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VOL. XVII.
Slaton Seems Sure
Winner For Senate
His Record, Public Achievements, Experience and
Ability to Fill the Office, Bring
Statewide Support.
John M. Slaton
—Haa performed every promise and obligation.
—Believes in state and national economy.
—Haa reduced Georgia's expenditures.
—Cast deciding vote for income tax.
—Believes states are sovereign.
—Urges not too many laws, but wise ones.
—Demands recognition for Georgia in national affairs.
—Opposes national extravagances.
—ls against Federal pension lucrease.
Stands for development of Georgia’s resources.
—Urges laws to stimulate agricultural growth.
—Stauds for advancement of education.
—Urges laws for the benefit of labor.
—Opposes indiscriminate immigration.
—Has never played to the galleries.
—Was elected eight terms to the general assembly practi
cally without opposition.
—Was elected twice as speaker and twice as president of
senate, each time by unanimous vote.
—Never had a ruling reversed as presiding officer.
—Has the experience and the ability ably to represent
Georgia in the United States senate.
ANNOr NO EM ENT of his candidacy for the United States Senate by John
M Slaton, of Atlanta, to till the unexpired term of the late Senator A
O. Bacon, has met with widespread approval all over Georgia.
Letters of endorsement and promises of support have come to him from
thousands of people in all sections of the state. He and his friends have
heard front every county in Georgia, and these reports all indicate that his
election is absolutely certain.
Asa member of the general assembly in both branches for a period of 16
years, during eight of which he served as presiding officer. Mr. Slaton has
performed every promise made and met every obligation assumed. When
he aids the legislature bo make provision for refunding maturing state bonds,
w hich will be done at the coming session, the entire platform on which he
was elected governor will have been enacted into law. Thus he feels free
to submit liis senatorial candidacy to the people.
In his formal announcement Mr. Slaton states that he Is first a Georgian,
and points out the splendid opportunity for the states of the South to regain
and re-establish the recognition to which they are entitled In national af
fairs He stands for community government and the preservation of the
political rights of even the smallest community.
His position for economical administration of government Is reinforced
by his successful efforts as governor in the reduction of the expenditures of
the state.
He opposes needless extravagance in national administration and the
further extension of the Federal pension system. Regarding a senator as
an ambassador from the state to the national council, he believes
in making the interests, rights and prosperity of Qc-rgta his first consider
ation lie holds that Georgia should receive her due proportion of ma
terial benefit from what the state gives to the volume of American exports
and that legislation should aim to further the Interests of the farmer and
the producer. He urges law s which will advance the interests of labor and
asserts that he will use every effort toward the development of the material
and educational Interests of Georgia
POINTED EXTRACTS FROM
SLATON’S ANNOUNCEMENT.
The following are some pertinent extract* from Governor Slaton’s lor
mal announcement of his candidacy:
Wiiile holding the nation in reverent regard, I cannot forget that I am
first a Georgian, and I believe that each state and community should govern
itself so far as is compatible with the public interests.
‘ This principle of general government I have endeavored to Illustrate In
both official and political capacity, and only recently urged upon the State
Executive Committee of our party the primary importance of preserving
the full polit'eal rights of even the smallest county. And I am pleased to
Dole that in the rules adopted for determining the contest In which I shall
be engaged, such is doue in conformity to the platform upon which I was
nominated for Governor.
“The products of Georgia soil, as the product* of all American soil and in
dustry, should find easier access to the markets * the world, and enlight
ened statesmanship should contribute to that end.
“My creed rests in the established principles of democracy.
“I have, both as legislator and executive, especially stressed the practical
wisdom of an economical administration of government and am gratified
by the reflection that during my administration for the first time In many
years, the expenditures of the state of Georgia have been reduced.
“Inducement to extravagance In tha administration of public funds Is
subtle and often, apparently, compelling, and the tendency to extravagance
In the administration of national affairs has been appalling.
“As senator, particularly shall I be opposed to the further extension of
the Federal pension system to meet an appetite which can not be satiated
and whose greed now threatens to include as wards of the government even
the descendants of original pensioners.
“I shall favor all measures tending to improve our greatest lndustrty—
agriculture. And the fanners need nothing more than the privilege, right
fully theirs, to obtain money at the interest rates allowed other industries;
and I shall favor such rural credit systems as will enable them to do this.
"If it shall be the will of the people of my state that 1 become one of
their representative* in the United States Senate, I shall diligently strive
to avail myself of every opportunity to develop every interst of Georgia.
"Until the election I shall be occupied in caring for the public Interests
entrusted to me as Governor. Being thus prevented from engaging la an
active personal canvass, I submit my candidacy, in all confidence, te the
people of Georgia.”
80METHING ABOUT
JOHN M. SLATON’S RECORD.
Governor Slaton’s public record 1* fresh in the minds of Georgian*.
Elected to the house of representatives In 1896, he served continuously In
the general assembly for sixteen years. He was speaker of the house
and president of the state senate continuously for eight years, having been
elected to both positions without opposition, a record not achieved by any
other Georgian. As president of the senate, he became governor ad interim
between the retirement of Senator Hoke Smith and the second installation
of Governor Brown. Thug he has been governor twice.
As president of the senate he cast the deciding vote In that body for the
Income tax amendment which has since become a part of the Federal Con
stitution.
He was called to the governor’s office in the summer of 1912 by a vote
of the people so overwhelming that It might be said to have been unanimous.
If there is one thing he may be said to have stood for more than another, it
is the prompt payment by the state of Its obligations; and his chief work
as governor has foeegi In rehabilitating the state’s finances. Measures urged
by him and already adopted by the legislature, It 1* believed, will accom
plish this.
HOW GEORGIA NEWSPAPERS
VIEW HIS CANDIDACY.
Out of twenty-three dally papers in the state, not half a dozen have de
clared against Mr. Slaton. Two of these are the home papers, respect
ively, of his opponents. More than one-half of the daily papers are for him.
A large proportion —perhaps two-thirds —of the weekly newspaper* which
have declared themselves, are supporting Mr. Slaton.
HANKS COUNTY JOURNAL
Devoted to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress, and Aiding the Prosperity of BanKs County.
Homer, Banks County, Georgia, Friday, May 8, 1914.
Maysville Locals
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Griffin
spont Suhday with their parents
at Homer.
Mr. Bob Uaucoek is moving his
family from here to Flowery
Branch this week. While we re
gret their going away, here’s best
wishes for them in their new home.
Miss Leila Medlock spent the
week-end at her home at Norcross.
Mrs. Boone Suddath is visiting
her sister, Mrs. I)r. Ham at
Gainesville, this week.
Mr. Aitbur Smith is moving his
family into the Garrard house on
Homer St.
Mr. Lowry Arnold, of Atlanta,
spent Sunday here with his j>ar
ents, Mr. ami Mrs. John l>. Arn
old.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Mason
were recent guests of the latter’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Logan
Perkins.
Mrs. Allan Chandler went down
to Athens last Saturday to join
her son, I)r. Beth Chandler and
family, on an automobile trip to
the Soldiers Reunion at Jackson
ville, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pittman,
of Jefferson, spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Miss Mamie Barber is at the
home of her parents at Dry Pond
this week. We are sorry to know
this worthy young lady is suffer
ing a relapse of measles. We join
her many friends in wishing for
her a speedy recovery.
On last Saturday the ten year
old son of a tenant living with Mr.
W. E. Brown a few miles from
town, ate some fresh fish and drank
sweet milk. A few hours later
the lad died as a result of the poi
son formed in his stomach by tak
ing sweet milk and fish together.
A short time ago it took the he
roic efforts of two ol our best phy
sicians who worked most all night
to save the life of a man near here
who was suffering from the same
trouble. This should serve as a
warning to others who through ig
norancc of thoughtfulness might
have a similar experience.
Dr. Jackson will in the near fu
ture moye bii family from here to
Talapoosa, Ga., wheie he has an
interest in a drug store. Dr. and
Mis. Jackson are loved by all our
jieople, and will lie greatly missed
in many ways. Dr. Whilsill, of
Greers, S. C. has charge of the
drug store here. Dr. Wbitsill
corms highly recommended and is
makiyg many friends here.
Mrs MaryiuW. Smith has as
her her sister, Miss lona
Glass, a beautiful young lady from
Bron wooel, Ga.
Littl# Miss Josephine Daven
port Is visiting her aunt, Miss
Leila Mdlock, here this week.
Mrs. H. McGovisk, of Dal
las, Texas, is the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Henderson.
Prof. Sargent, of Dahlonega,
has been elected Principal of the
school here for the next term,
Prof. Smith has resigned to enter
the banking business in Atlanta.
Lap Robe Lost
Extra heavy leopard colored lap
robe. Horse head in center. One
glass eye. One side black. One
corner ripped about four inches.
Finder will please return to Hill &
Brown’s store in Homer.
N. W. Johnson,
Commerce, Ga., E. 29.
In the senate race there’s % gov
ernor, an attorney-general, a con
gressman,a criminal lawyer, a pro
hibitionist and lecturer and a
lawyer who was a presidential
candidate state manager. With
so many varieties sureiy the most
fastidious political taste can be sat
isfied. —Commerce Observer.
Homer Locals
Mrs. Tal Shubert yisiteel Mays
ville Saturday.
Col. Sam Jolly spent Saturday
nigrt with home folks.
M rs. Ida Gillespie and Misses
Ethel and Stella visited Commerce
Saturday.
Misses Octet Ayers and Nettie
Sellers have returned from Lula
much to the delight of the younger
set.
Miss Franoine Jolly visited Miss
Lola Barden Saturday.
Mrs. Oliue Brown was a visitor
here Friday.
Mrs. H. C. Gardner and Mrs.
Fred Griffin visited Mrs. J. X.
Hill and family Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood and
family visited Mr. and Mrs. Wjll
Mason Sunday.
G. L. Griffin, of Gillsville and
Clarence Griffin of Maysville, spent
Sunday in Homer.
J. N. Hill and Reece Dutison
have been appointed delegates to
the. I. O. O. F. meeting at Macon
May 27th.
J. A. Hill says that two candi
dates tied on “goose eggs” and
that the primary should be run
over.
Dr. Oscar Griffin arrived in Ho
mer Saturday and will spend his
vacation with his parents Col. and
Mrs. A. J. Griffin. Oscar is study
ing dentistry in Atlanta.
Last Tuesday a married woman
in Hanks swore out a warrant
against a married man for seduction
and the case was tried before Esqs.
Ifill and Alexander Friday at noon
and the defendant acquitted. It
is very seldom that these two
young “squires” ever fail to bind
over, but they had to depart from
their usual custom in this ease.
Mrs. It. C. Alexander visited
Miss Maybelle Parson at Sautee
last week.
Misses Ethel Gillespie, Lola
Harden, Miriam Hill; Messrs.
Howard and .John Hill, Chas.
Gillespie,’ Dr. J, 8. Jolly, 01>e
Walton, J. H. G. Logan and 8. 8.
Chandlers spent last Sunday at
Tallulah Falls.
At an election held recently’ J.
A. Borders, was elected one of the
trustees of Homer school.
Itnfus Ivey is suffering with
cold that has settled in one of his
eyes. He went to Atlanta last
Saturday and consulted aspecialist.
He was accompanied by Dr. J. 8.
Jolly.
BANKRUPT SALE
Accounts Receivable and notes
due estate of Carr, Hoyd & Cos., and
H. D. Watkins, Maysviile, Ga.
Georgia—Hall County.
Pursuant to an order as passed
by the Hn. W. B. Sloan, Referee
in Bankruptcy, I will offer for sale
at public outcry at Maysviile,
Banks County Georgia, on Satur
day, May 9th, at twelve o’clock,
noon, all of the remaining uncol
lected accounts receivable and
notes due the estate of Carr, Boyd
& Cos., Bankrupts. Said uncol
lected accounts aggregate#2977o.s9
and uncollected notes #47144.02.
At the same time and place I will
also offer for sale the uncollected
notes due the estate of H. D. Wat
kins, Bankrupt, said notes aggre
gate #267 11. Terms of this sale
will be cash and all bids will be
subject to the approval of the Ref
eree. An itemized list of said
notes and accounts can be had by
inqyiriug of the Atkins National
Bank of Maysviile, and W. F.
Morris of Maysviile, or the under
signed.
H. A. Ferris, Trustee,
304 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Anderson, of Savannah,
Announces Candidacy
In Race for Governor
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V hole by Hirahburg A Phillip*. Atlanta
J. Randolph Anderson, of Savannah, Candidate for Governor.
Since announcing his candidacy for
governor, J. Randolph Anderson of Sa
vannah, has received the most encour
aging assurances of support, from prac
tically livery section of the state.
Mr. Anderson’s candidacy lias met
with enthusiastic reception in North
Georgia, whore he has a farm at Ma
rietta, upon which lie spends much ot
his time, as well as in the Southern
section where he lives, if early Indi
cations In the campaign mean any
thing, Mr. Anderson already seems to
be running a winning race.
Many of the newspapers of the state
are already actively supporting him
and others have volunteered to do so.
MR. ANDERSON’S
ANNOUNCEMENT.
In his formal announcement of his
candidacy for governor, Mr. Anderson
says:
“Savannah, Ga., April 15, 1914.
“To the People of Georgia:
"I beg leave to announce myself as
u candidate for the Governorship,
subject to the regulations of the next
general primary.
“In asking to be entrusted with what
I consider to be the highest honor in
the gift of our people, I am glad to
feel that my candidacy involves no
factional issues and should arouse no
factional spirit. The spirit of fac
tionalism has happily about died
away In Georgia, and in the state, as
in the nation, we Democrats are lined
up with practically unbroken ranks in
support of the great measures our
party iB taking for the common good.
I am able therefore to come before you
simply as a Georgian and a Democrat,
who aspires to devote his best ener
gies and talents to the welfare, and
upbuilding of his native state.
“Our material growth during the
past three decades has been so rapid
and so great that in some respects
we have outgrown the provisions
made by our laws, and in conse
quence the state and its institutions
are in some dire :tlons being ham
pered and held back. Georgia’s great
need today is that her people should
have a period of political rest in
which to have the time and oppor
tunity >to concen irate their attention
and s ‘“'efforts upon a thorough over
hauling and reaojas'ment of her busi
ness methods an ' ystem. We need
to apply ourselves for a time to put
ting our house a; I affairs in order,
Gradys Academy
I
We are needing some rain in j
this section very bad at this w rit- |
ing.
Most people ot this section are
done planting cotton-seed and have
decided to plant some corn so they
might have some good old corn
bread to eat after while. That is
just the very thing for them to do.
If we would plant more corn and
and less cotton our country would
be better shaped for living.
It seems that automobiles are
getting to be the order of the day
in this section, very often you can
hear the sound honk hoi k you
know that means ior you (o get
out of the way. i
NO. 5
to prepare for the larger growth of
the state that is pressing upon us.
SEES AN END OF
POLITICAL STRIFE.
“Wo have hud a surfeit of political
strife. Let us now for a while de
vote ourselves to measures for
bringing the sunshine of prosperity
to all the various business activities
of the state and into the homes and
lives of her individual citizens. I
will endeavor to. invite your atten
tion to these matters more in detail
during the progress of the campaign.
My long service in the house and
senate, since 1905, lias made me famil
iar with tho affairs and needs of the *
state and has qualified me to he of
service to you as Governor.
“Circumstances have arisen under
which, by operation of law, the duty
may he devolved upon me of serving
as Acting Governor for some part of
the current term. This would re
quire me to leave my home and sur
render my profession and all business
connections. Such a contingency nat
urally prompts me to seek election
for the next regular term and gives
mo, I trust, some personal claim to
ask for it, so that I may at least be
allowed to remain in office long enough
to be given a fair trial both as to my
desire and as to my ability to serve
you well.
PROHIBITION QUESTION
ALREADY SETTLED.
"Some inquiry has been made as to
how far the prohibitiou question may
he involved in my candidacy. I wish
to state that it is not Involved at all.
Prohibition should no longer te con
sidered a political Issue In Georgia. It
has become a matter of established
law, and I think most of the prohibi
tion leaders now agree that the law is
sufficient and that continued political
agitation of the subject is no longer
needed, and would be unv/lse. No sub
stantial demand exists anywhere in
Georgia for its repeal, and it should
be regarded as an issue that is now
settled and behind us.
“If I am elected, it will be my duty
to regard and treat the prohibition
law as one of the settled, established
laws of the state, and in this, as in
all other matters, I will try to dis
charge my duty faithfully, fearlessly
and fully.
“J. RANDOLPH ANDERSON."
Measts. Walton Purcell and
Wynn Caudell attended the singing
at the Line school house last Sun
day evening and report good sing
ing.
Someone said the convicts was
going to do some work in Washing
ton district pretty soon, that’s good
news for we certainly need it, we
favor working the roads with con
victs anyhow instead of grading
so much.
Trustee Election
A School Trustee electiou will be
held at the school house in Homer
'on Saturday, May 9th. Four
j Trustees to be elected.
School Trustees,