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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 - 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,