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SENATOR HOKE SMITH ANNOUNCES
HIS CANDIDACY FOR THE SENATE
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SENATOR HOKE SMITH
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Honator Hofen Hrnlili gave out a stat«m«nt In Washington, Max '.’Stli,
announcing tils candidacy for the (Jolted Htatea Senate. lie aald:
"It haa hardly annmed neceaaary (or roe to make any formal state
ment of my candidacy for the nomination In Auguat to succeed myself
In the Senate. HTIanda who hare supported me In past contests, and
many who hare opposed me. have written most cordially expressing
their purpose In support me for reflection, and have seamed to re
gard my candidacy as a certainty.
"The newapapnra have generously given to the people the facte as
to what I hsve lieen doing In Washington, and the voters are already
to a large extent, familiar with my efforts to serve the state.
"Ho long ns I arn In tli<> Henate It will be my earnest desire to serve
all the people sod to represent them all to the extent of my ability.
"While I cannot hope that all the voters will agree with me, I will
not hy anything I may do or say, make It even difficult for any citizen
to confer with me on matters In Washington In which he may be In
terested.
"I have long realized with regret that former political contests re
sulted us they were obliged to do, Iti some acute differences and even
estrangements, but I am encouraged by what lias been said to me by
hundreds of (hose who have opposed me In the past, to believe that
bitterness lias been forgotten by others, as It has been by me.
"The people have been very generous to me, and I am anxious to
have every cltlxen of deorgla no matter what our past relations have
been, feel perfectly free to cull on mo while I am In the Senate when
ever I can serve him, and do so with the full assurance that he will
llnd ine Ills friend, and really pleased to respond to hlH call.
"I will not he able to spend any time In (Jeorgla until after adjourn
ment of Congress, which will prolmhly not be earlier than the middle
or last of July I shilTl devote my orfflVe time while Congress Is In
tension to the discharge of my official duties, and must trust my elec
tion to my, friends and those who approve my record In the Senate."
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SENATOR SMITH'S RECORD IN BRIEF
REGIONAL RESERVE BANK—Senator Smith presented and urged the
clalma of Georgia for a Regional Reserve Bank, which was finally obtained
and will be located In Atlanta, with rexourcea of probably fifty million dot
lars, which will be available for commercial and agricultural transactions in
ths section composing the district.
FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK—Introduced and passed the Smith
Lever bill appropriating ultimately five million dollars annually for teaching
and demonstrating scientific methods on the farm, both for cultivation of
crops and for stock raising, as well as for marketing, etc.
COTTON GAMBLING—Offered Important amendments, which were
adopted, to the bill of Senator Smith of South Carolina, to prevent futures
gambling on the New York Cotton Exchange and to prevent the methods by
which the price of spot cotton Is depressed. This bill was passed as amended
and is now In the House. If it finally becomes a law, as It passed the Senate
It will save $70,000,000 annually to the farmers of the South and $10,000,000
to the farmers of Georgia.
PARCEL POST—As a member of the Committee on Postoffices and Post
Roads worked with the Chairman of the Committee in changing the bill as
passed by the House so that the low rate xone system was established under
which the Parcel Post has been such a marvelous success.
Senator Smith has proposed In the Senate that epeclally built mall cars
be provided for the Paroel Post business in order that the weight limit may
be Increased beyond ths present fifty pounds and the rate be reduced If poe-
elble.
DIVISION OF MARKETS—At the request of the officers of ths Farmers
Union, Senator Smith prepared and Introduced a bill establishing a Division
of Markets In the Department of Agriculture. An appropriation of $50,000
was Incorporated In the Agricultural Department bill and the Olvielon has
now been operating for nearly two years. It has so demonstrated its posslbil
Ities for service to the farmers that Congress has lately Increased the appro
prlation to $200,000 a year, without a dissenting vote.
OPPOSED PENSION INCREASE—Fought the passage of the Sherwood
Pension bill Increasing .pensions $75,000,000 a year and was instrumental in
its defeat. Fought the McCumber bill Increasing pensions $25,000,000 a year
and voted against that bill. It was passed despite his efforts, but the fight cut
off $50,000,000 a year of tho proposed increase.
CUHRENCY BILL—gvas actively identified with the preparation of the
Currency bill, eetahllehing Regional Reeerve Banks. Forced through the
Democratic Caucue an amendment Increasing the number from eight to
twelve so that one of the banks could be located in the Southeastern cotton
section. Offered an amendment reducing the rate of interest on the $500,000-
000 of emergency currency more than half and the amendment was adopted
unanimously by the Democratic Caucus and passed by the Senate without a
dissenting vote. Insisted on the amendment allowing notes given for farm
transactions to run six months, although other notes are limited to ninety
days. Introduced a hill to allow National banka to lend money on farms and
this was Incorporated in the Currency bill and such loans can now be made
for five years, whereas formerly they were prohibited by law.
AID TO ROAD BUILOINQ—Senator Smith haa charge of the bill in the
Senate which wae passed by the House and which was prepared after con
ference with him, appropriating $25,000,000 to aid the States in road bu'ldlng
He advocates ths expenditure of ths funds entirely by the States and favors
spending the money on top soil, sand clay and similar Inexpensive roads, so
that the greatest possible number of people will be benefited. Georgia - :
share in the appropriation would be over $700,000.
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.—Voted for the bill restricting foreign I
migration through the educational qualification and otherwise; voted to pass
ths bill over President Taft's veto and It was so passed but failed in the
f-touae.
COMPENSATION BILL—In the face of almost Insurmountable odds
defeated the so called "Workmen's Compensation" bill which was designed to
deprive employees on railroads of thslr legal rights.
PROTECTED SOUTHERN STATES.—Urged an amendment to the Ar
bltratlon Treatise, which was adopted, to protect Southern States against
being sued on fraudulent bonds of Reconstruction times.
OPPOSED NEGRO APPOINTMENTS—Opposed the confirmation of
negro to be Register of the Treasury and Induced the President to withdraw
his name and an Indian was appointed. Fought the confirmation of a negro
to be judge of the Municipal Court In Washington, Kept up the fight two
months and mustered twenty.four votes but could not gat ths full co-opera
tlon of Northern and Western Democrats. Urged ths removal of ths negro
Recorder of Deeds and bis resignation was called for and accsptsd, leaving
s white min in charge as assistant.
COMMITTEE PLACES.—Is a member of the following Committees
Education and Labor, of which he is chairman; Finance; Judiciary; Rules
^Agriculture and Forestry; Postofflcss and Post Roads; Library and ths Steer
1$| Committee.
7 Ths above is a brief statement of the principal features .of Ssnato
flMlh'a record. A full statement of thaae various bills will be sent on request
‘4% Mptes of any of bis speeches desired.—Adv.
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Newnan will soon have a modern Gas Plant to
supply it with the best agent known for Lighting,
Cooking and Heating.
You can hardly conceive of the many uses Mrs.
Housekeeper of to-day has for gas. Therefore we
expect early in July to give, in the city of Newnan,
a free demonstration of the common uses of gas.
YVe invite every man and woman in Newnan to
visit this demonstration. It will befree, but a valu
able lesson will be there for housekeepers, mer
chants and manufacturers.
All particulars of this free demonstration will
be announced later.
ISIEWIMAISI GAS CO.
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When YOU Hire
A U. S. Senator
You .should proceed as if you were employing a farm
hand, a doctor or a lawyer. You should first learn
about the MAN HIMSELF 1 . If he is not “O. K.” as a
MAN, other things—such as promises and self-esti
mates—count for nothing.
Apply this rule to John M. Slaton, the MAN. He
is a candidate—an applicant to YOU, the people—for
the place of United States Senator. He is going to
work for YOU in Washington. You ought to know
about him. We want YOU to know about him—the
MAN.
He calls his campaign a “consultation with the peo
ple of Georgia.” He is one of you. He was born on a
Georgia farm. Having the capacity for hard work, he
has worked hard. He worked his way to first honors
in college. He worked his way to first position at the
Georgia bar. He worked his way to the top in Georgia
politics because he was always working for the people’s
interest.
He knows the people of Georgia, their needs, their
deserts; for he has rubbed up against all classes from
all angles. His twenty years’ public career has been
subjected to the white light of publicity. But still all
of you may still not know the man. There are thous
ands in Georgia who do know the MAN—know him
from intimate personal and official association. They
know him as he is both before and behind the formal
screen of legislative and executive work. They have
been his official neighbors.
One or more probably live in your community. Ask
them about Slaton—the MAN. We would rather you
would select one who is not fpr Slaton the Candidate.
For even political enemies will swear by Slaton—the
MAN. They, enemies as well as friends, will tell you
that personally and politically Slaton is fair, able, gen
erous, honest, courageous.
And most of them will tell you that Slaton is just
the sort of MAN they would look for if it were up to
them alone to select a United States Senator.
Dignified but not bombastic, progressive, not dema
gogic, slow to make promises but sure to keep them,
unaffected by hysterfa but always firm in standing for
the right—he is every inch a MAN—the sort of man
that makes the best Senatorial timber.
JOHN M. SLATON STATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
Alfred C. Newell, Chairman.
“Send Slaton to the Senate”
N. B.—Ninety per cent of hia thousand or more old legisla
tive associates supported Slaton for Governor. They are equally
as itrong for him for Senator.
IN THE GOOD OLD
Summer Time
Eatables spoil as quick
again as they do in
cooler weather. There
fore, you want to deal
with the store that
has the freshest goods
and best facilities for
handling them, and
keeps the store and stock clean and fresh.
This is the time of year for iced teas. I have
a full line of all the most popular brands.
Positively no attention paid to ’phone
calls after 4 p. m. on Saturday afternoons.
SW I NT
U M M E R
PECIALTIES
We have a line of the best Refrigerators made,
all sizes and prices. During the next ten days we
will give an ice book with every refrigerator sold.
Ice Cream Freezers, all sizes and best makes.
Screen Doors and Screen Frames to fit any
door or window. Screen your home and keep out
the flies. Files spread disease, and are filthy any
how.
Rubber Hose for sprinkling your lawn, ano
mowers to shave the grass.
If you need anything in the hardware or house
furnishing lines you need not look further than our
store. We are sure to have whatfyou want.
Darden-Camp Hardware Co.
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