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OFFICIAL OR\ t OF ♦ butts county ' the best paper in the best town in the best county in the best state in the best country. ' Jo RTY-riRST YEAR fl PLERSANI VISIT TO SOUTH J l GA. CHURCH DEDICATION ► September 21 we went to Hills boro, Houston county, to see an old friend whom we had not seen in j!5 years. Imagine the pleasure of our meeting after such a long serration. I think sometimes the jt*y of heaven will contrast largely with the happy reunions after years oseparation. The crops in Houston are as they are here, some good, others not so good.' We saw one farm which was almost ideal. To begin with, there was no cotton grown on it. 50 acres were prepared well and sowed in oats last fall, from which realized 1,600 bushels of fine oats—6sc. SIOOO. Then it was sowed in peas, the peas threshed bushels at $1.50 S6OO. Thehay w&s then baled worth $4.00 more* $20.00. These crops cost much Idss than cotton, and left the land in fine condition. But with cot : ton at 13 and 14 cents you will sooh regret this. From the law lands of Houston to the red hills of Butts and Jasper is quite a contrast. The beautiful Methodist church at Hillsboro, was erected in a few months. Brother Gantt is the energetic pastor; Dr. J. W. Quil lian is the wide-awake P. E. The occasion was a pleasant and profit able one, spiritually. The church is a monument to the energy and liberality of the people in the town and community. yjt hope, and believe it will be a benediction to the people. Hillsboro is noted as the birthplace of the lamented B. Sr., one or Georgia!,' I u >st illustrious sons. A few days in Macon. Could hear little but Miller and Smiih. Dasher talked more than either but git a small vote. L- SIJJBK LEITES BABE 111 111 BOD PUCE fflUO HMCIN6IO TOP MIL OF FENCE V % MpSKOGEE, OKLA., Oct. 1. The stork is supposed to wing his way with the new born babe safely suspended from his beak, but Jas. Lackey, farmer living near Morris, found a baby suspended from the top rail of a fence at the end of a long field in which he was working. He accepted the innovation of the stork, carried the baby home and has legally adopted it as bis own in the county court house at Ok mulgee. Lackby was pVwing. When he reached the turn row he heard the wail of an infant. lie was astonished for was not a bouse within a mile. lie followed the sound until be saw the bundle ■suspended from the top rail of his fence. He found it to be a fine healthy male child only a few hours old. Having no children of'his On he took the baby and, unable tofinb any trace of its parents, se cured a court order making the child legally his. Statement of Ownership, Management, etc. of The Jackson Areu published weekly at J ackson. Ga., required by the act of August 24, 1912. Editor— H. M. Shaver, Jackson, G Managing Editor-H- M. Shav er, Jackson, Ga. Business Manager H. M. Shav er. Jackson, Ga. Shaver, Jack- Estate of Mrs. p-McCordShave, Shaver< Sworn to and subscnbed before me this 29th day of 5ept..1913. S. J- Foster, C. b- l. HE JACKSOISr ARGUS. HON. W. J. HARRIS MAKES FINE RECORD Atlanta, Ga., Oct., 2. —Geor- gia visitors to Washington return with the declaration that William J. Harris, of Georgia, director of the federal census, is already one of the most prominent southern fig ures at the capitol city, and that he is generally recognized as one of the strongest men in the exscutive end of the government. Director Harris is taking steps for the thorough reorganization of the census bureau, and has recent ly appointed a special commission of experts to investigate every branch of the bureau and repoit on plans for improving its efficiency. As was deliberately intended, the political personnel of this commis sion is republican. It'a verdict, therefore, cin not be charged with bias or clouded with muck-raking motives- The commission has also declared that the bureau is in a de plorable condit ion, y and the work which the Georgia man has before him is to put it on a business-like, practical basis *f maximum effic iency. By doing this, Mr. Harris will lay the entire country under obligations to him. Hei6 not con templating any plans to clean house violently, but proposes to go llibout the changes in a sober, meth odical, but thorough manner. SCHOOL PS. The enrollment this year is the largest fn tfieliistory bf the school, and is as follows: First grade, 42, Second grade, 43. Third grade, 32. Fourth grade, 46. Fifth grade, 27. Sixth grade, 22. Seventh grade, 29. Eighth grade, 38. Ninth grade, 37. Tenth grade, 30- Eleventh grade, 8. The Juniors are regretting the loss of one of their pupils who was married last week. Miss Rogers, one of the former teachers, now teaching in Wes leyan College, was heartily wel comed when she visited the school Monday. * The high school boys have been playing basket ball the past week, and the girls enjoyed their first game Tuesday. The literary societies did not meet Friday, but were glad to have with them Dr. Van DeVenter, who lectured on his trip abroad this yum’mer. He gave interesting de scriptions of Rome, Switzerland, Germany, and other places which he visited. The discipline of the school is fine, and the new desks help the students in their work. The grammar grades sold bana nas at recess several days the past week and have made a nice sum with which to begin the study of Dcyfiestic Science. FOR SALE.—OId newspapers, 10c a bundle. Large quantity on hand. Apply at THE ARGL'S office. Fine picture at the “Mov ies” every night. YOU should come. JACKSON. BUTTS COUNTY. GEORGIA. FRIDAY. OCTOBER V 1913 GOV. SLATON hMlStii BY NEW YORK PAPER Atlanta, ' Ga., Oct. 2. —The state of Georgia as an official en tity is in a good deal better shape financially, in the eyes of the sub stantial periodicals of the east, than she was this time last year. The change has been brought about by the tax equalization and other con structive measures adopted on the recommendation of Governor Sla ton. They are taken as boding well for the big bond issue which will be floated two years hence. “it is seldom possible to say a hearty word for the work of a state legislature,” says the New York Evening Post, a conservative daily that ranks high with investors, “but the record of Georgia’s de serves such notice. It assembled June 25 and adjourned Ahgust 14, being limited by ttW to fifw days. Although it began in the usual, way of legislatures, uncertainly and with little promise of effectiveness, it closed With a week of solid ac complishment. It found the state treasury, in Governor Slaton’s words, sick and steadily on the decline. This condition is met by a tax equalization bill, supple mented by an inheritance tax and other tax provisions. Among laws dealing with . social betterments, none is of greater interest than the ‘Mothers’Rights Bill,’which does away with gross discrimination by placing the mother upon an equal ity with ihe fatherin cases involv ing the custody of minor children. It, (he b.clct 1 ’(*■* , j-jf Maiids'ffie— - t - o '' RETURNS AFTER SO YEARS. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 2. —R- L. Dunning, of New Haven, Conn., returned to Atlanta last week for a visit, bringing in his pocket the old and blurred war pass on which he left Atlanta at the close of the civil war. Dunning was then a tot in mother’s arms. The pass was is sued in the name of his father. ,GOV. JOHN M. SLATON. JOINT COMMISSION TO MEET NOVEMBER 18 Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 2. —Organ- ized for practical, effective work, and composed of men who are making a serious study of their duties, the joint commission on the Western & Atlantic railroad, formed at the recent session of the legislature, will hold its next meet ing at the capitol on November 18, when the sub-committee will re port progress in detail. After that date the commission will meet monthly until the final report and recommendations are formulated. The committee is working in perfect harmony. At the organization meeting there was a possibility of discord among the members over the appointment of a general chairman, but this was avoided by the quick and unselfish action of Representative Barry Wright and Senator J. 'W. li. brown. G. Gunby Jordan, of Col umbus, was ‘ made 'general chair man oh a thoroughly satisfactory compromiso. Mr. Wright, who has perhaps made a deeper study of theW. &A. situation than any other member of the assembly, was chosen Secretary of the committee. This commission will go-into the whole question of W. & A. termi nals and also of what is to be done with the state’s property at the ex piratioif of the present lease. Don't Take It Forfir*nladl that just because you are In business, everybody le aware of the fadt Your goods may be the ftoetft In the market but they will remain on your iluivM unless the people are told about them. ADVERTISE 1 l; ■ * r 'tin If you want to non yoar nsrchamUu. Hatch th* buyers In their homes through theoolammof THIS PAPER sad on every dollar expended you’ll reap a handsome dividend. WOULD RATHER STARVE THAN ASK FOR HELP Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 2. —lt seems almost incredible that in a city like Atlanta a man could be left to starve to death in the very shadow of the capitol dome, but that is what Joel Fischer, an aged cripple, was doing when neighbors discovered his pitiable plight and lent him temporary aid. Fischer was unable to find the kind of work which bis crippled condition would permit him to do, and he and his wife had actually been doing without bread when their condition was discovered. It must be explained in justice to charitable organization of the city that Fischer had not applied to any of them. He said he had tried to bring himself to do so but that he could not smother hi 6 pride and had decided he would rather starve than beg. Since his condition has become known substantial voluntary do nations have been obtained for his relief, and that of his aged wife who has been patiently sharing his misery. DECLWE fN OUR BIRTH RATE Aloohol end Drug Habits Are Coo ataetiy Adding to Dapenerata LU} end ths Death Roll. An eastern ltf* assurance society tends out a jiublloation each quarter to Ka policy holders. They are em phasising the (act that the health of every policy holder is of interest to the company and to other policy hold ers. Pram a recent address of the con servation commissioner of the society we quote these warn In* words: "With all Its blessings modern civi lization has introduced, hazards, hab its and conditions of life which not only invite but which have increased in many ways physical, mental and moral degeneracy. "Our birth rate is declining. Of the H 0,000,000 School children in this country not leas than 76 per cent, need Attention tor phystoal defects wblch are prejudicial to health. I "The alcohol and drug habits are constantly adding to the degeoesate list and the death rotL "The ’diseases of vice are spreading and ws lack the moral courage to openly war against them. "Users of alcohol are especially sus ceptible to the attacks of pneumonia germs." VIEWS OF LEADING JOURNALS Progressive Newspapers Keep Up With Times on Temperance as Well as on Other Vital Questions. In a recent interview with Mrs, l* M U. Stevens, president National W. C. T. U„ a newHpajrer corre spondent asked the queutlon: "How do the temperance views of the leading journals of the country compare with those- of editors and con tributors who, ten years ago, were a power In the journalistic world? It is said that their best thoughts find their way to your study.” "Journalism and Journalists have kept up with the times on the temper anoe question, as well as on all other prominent Issue*, ’’ was the reply. "More than 160 dallies refuse to take liquor advertisements, and nearly all of the best magazines now exclude them. Through the subtle use of money by brewers and distillers, arti cles against total abstinence and pro hibition occasionally appear In the magazines, for money still Is a power, but truth Is mightier than money, and Is evermore making Its way. Lead ing Journalists now recognize that the nation wide movement to outlaw the liquor traffic Is an economic question, and public sentiment Is fast demand ing that whatever stands In the Way of efficiency and prosperity shall be swept aside." Do It at Once. Webb, the celebrated walker, who was remarkable for vigor of body arid mind, drank nothing but water. He was one day recommending his regi men to a friend who loved wine. The gentleman promised to conform to his counsel, though he thought he could not change his course of life all at once, hut would leave off strong liquors by degrees. “Hy degrees!” ex claimed Webb. "If you should un happily fall Into the fire, would you caution your servants to tull you out only by degrees?” Best Advertising Medium la Middle Oeorgia BUT THE KINDS OF POISONOUS SNAKES IN GA. Atlanta, Ga., Oct- 2—Re search at the capitol develops the fact that there are but three kinds of poisonous snakes in Georgia, and that all the other varieties are harmless. The three are the rat tlesnake, copperhead and moccasin. The copperheads are very few. The rattlesnakes are by far the most numerous of the poisonous reptiles. They range in size all the way from the little “button rat tler” who never grows a rattle big enough to rattle with, to the terri ble diamond back, whose real home is Florida, but which occas ionally gets over the border into Georgia. The Georgia rattlesnake, how ever, is never a ruffiian. He is never bruising for a fight. He pre fers to be left alone, and his rattle is not a battle-cry but a fair warn ing. If allowed a chance, he will leave the field, He will run away provided he can do so with dignity. The moccaßin however is ugly and vicious and will attack man or beaßt on the slightest provocation. PEOPLE ARE LEARNING TRUTH Nat Naoeaaary ter Liquor Daalere to Inaugurate- Vvbtlelty Plan to #tsow* *Us usd tenOTha. 4 AeoogiJt&iqg that national tamper anoe Is ' k live issue, the president of the f?hotasaU Liquor Dealers’ as sociation. IB big annual address at Louisville, Ky„ suggested that "in view of the activity of our opponents, and in view of the fact that they come in cloee. touch with the people at large, It behoove* us to begin an era of education to correct their false teachings and develop in the minds of the people a right idea as to alcohol. Sits usee end benefit*. ** It I* not necessary for the liquor In terest* to go to the expense of Inau gurating any publicity scheme to show tb* "use* and benefits” of al cohol. This Is being done for them free of charge by varied agencies. The judge of the domestic relatione court of Chloago help* to "develop this right idea” when be show* from bis court records that 46 per cept of the domestic Infelicities brought be fore him are to be credited a* "bene fits” of the use of alcohol. The chap lain of the Indiana state prison belpe In this “era of education" when he vol unteers the Information that 83 per cent, of the men In his Institution owe their downfall to the use of the product of the distilleries, etc., and that 90 per cent, of parole violations are due to the same cause. Collier’s Weekly, as well as other prominent periodicals, take pleasure In exploit ing some of the especially tragic and pathetTc "benefits” to be derived from the purchase apd consumption of the wares represented by the combination known as the Liquor Dealers’ associ ation. And the Woman’s Christian temperance union, through Its forty different departments, "in dose touch with the people,’* are helping might ily to develop right Ideas concerning alcohol. LSI Your Printing If it is worth doing at all, it’s worth do ing well. □ First class work at all times is our motto. □ Let us figure with you on your next job. NO. 35 *^9