The fight was to the finish and every inch
was contested. Mr. Lewis carried the
county by 111 majority. The nominee has
never held office. He is one of the most
prominent business men in southwest Geor
gia. Colonel Felton has frequently repre
sented the county in the legislature, i.s well
known and popular. The present statehouse
officers were endorsed. Very little interest
was manifested for governor. This county
was conceded to Atkinson a month ago.
There is some talk of a contest by Felton.
Hatieock’s Majority Is Small.
Sparta, Ga., June I.—(Special.)—The con
test was close in Hancock county. Atkin
son appears to have a majority of between
23 and 50.
Nothing Definite from Camden.
Brunswick, Ga., June I.—(Special.)—No
definite news has been received from Cam
den’s primary today owing to the remote
ness of the precincts from the railroads.
Advices received by local Atkinson men
from Kingsland station report Atkinson in
the lead.
Mclntosh for Evans.
Darien, Ga., June 2.—(Special.)—The mass
meeting of the democratic party of Mcln
tosh was called to order in the absence
of the chairman. Judge N. T. Hewitt, a
member of the executive committee. The
Hon. James L. Achilson was called to the
chair, and Captain R. H. Knox acted as
secretary. Hon. W. A. Wileox, N. T. Hew
itt, W. H. Atwood, James L. Atchilson and
T. K. Dunham were elected as delegates
to the gubernatorial convention and go
uninstructed ;but General Evans is their
first choice.
Eva:m Carries Dade.
Trenton, Ga., June 2.—(Special.)—Dade to
day held her primary and voted by ballot.
Four hundred and sixty-seven votes were
polled. The meeting was enthusiastic and
well attended. There was no disturbance.
Evans carried the county by 57 majority.
