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Inaugural Address Well Recieved Throughout State. . Gives Whole some Advice on Legis lative Questions Governor Dorsey’s inaugural address was what might be ex pected—a forceful and logical presentation of the state’s 'needs, making "^efficiency and econo my" the keynote or the efforts which he plans to put forth duriiig hi? administration. His reference to Georgia’s loyalty to the nation was timely and well received. Our space is too- limited to give the address in full but we want to call the attention of our readers to'some of the most sal ient features. Discussing-“Finance and Tax ation” the Goyernorsays: ‘‘To maintain the state govern ment and make appropriations necessary for improvement and progress require^ revenues, / which must come from taxation —the most complex, intricate and parplexing problem with which you will be confronted, and one in which every person is directly interested. “The tax equalization law of 1913 is not perfect and injustice, no doubt, frequently results in its administration. But I would greatly regr t to see it repealed unless a better one is substituted therefor. ‘‘This law, it occurs to me, should be strengthened and per fected. No scientific and abso lutely equitable scheme of tax ation is susceptible of atainment except it be built up through ex perience, “Unfortunately, invisidle prop erty, under this law, as under all previous laws, and, indeed, un der all laws of all states, so far as I have been able to discover, is escaping it-, fair burden of taxation, and your ingenuitj will be challenged to find a method whereby such property can be made to pay its pro rata share toward the maintainance of our government, but your energies should be directed to that end. The scheme and plans devised, to escape taxation, are numer ous. The state tax commission er of Georgia is auth ritv for the statement that in 1914 the re turns of money for taxation were less than. $25,000,000 when the report of the state bank exami ner of this state showed there was on deposit in the banks of this state $170,000,000, At the same time, the returns of merch andise in this state for taxation \yas $41,000,000, while the in surance department disclosed in surance on merchandise to be over $400,000,000, or more than ten times the value returned fdk taxation. “I find that six banks in a city of aproximately 20,000 inhabi tants have returned their assets for taxation this year at figures which, in each instance, as shown by sworn statements of thair of- • ficials, required by law to be mdde and published, are 40_per cent less than the market value - of the a_ssets. Thus many peo- pls with-ready cash, somemerch A large crowd assembled at the Odd Fellows Hall Monday night to witness the public in stallation of officers. The Geer Concert Band furn ished music and added greatly to the evening’s pleasures. Short, appropriate talks were made by Messrs. Z. T. Dake, J. F. Long, R. E. Edwards and L. C. Upshaw. Mrs. F. M. Winn, dr., de lighted the Audience with a well chosen and well rendered read- itg. One of the enjoyable features of the evening wa j the vocal quartette by Mrs. Nora Cheek and Messrs. Henry Clarke, B. O Souls and W. T, Hall. The following officers were in stalled: C. F. Selman, N. G J. M. Thornton, V. G.: E. L Hopkins, Rec.JSecy.; Thad Mc- Koy, Treasurer, The following appointive officers were also In stalled: C. A. Keown, Warden; W. H. Clarke, Conductor; B. F. Rowland, Chaplain; J. W. House, R. S. S.;T. P, Huckaby, L, S. S. ;J. P. Dodson, R. S. N. G.: J. F, Freeman, L. S. N. G.l J. T. Price, R. S. V. G., Glenn Camp bell, L. S. V, G.; J. W. James, I. G,; Joshua Turner, O. G. Lemonade was served and the evening enjoyed by the large crowd. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. J.' C. Atkinson. Big Parade Saturday, July 7th. Floats, Brass Band, Boy Scouts, Red Cross Girls, Men, Wo men and Children Mad Do^s There have been two or three reputed mad dogs killed ir Douglasville this week and sev era! others bitten by these. It is important that every dog owner; take extraordinary pre cautions and either kill of - con fine his dogs. One human life is worth all dogs in the county. Every dog not confined till the hydrophobia season is over should be shot by the first man who sees him running at large. taxs.tion on millions of dollars, while land values more uniform- ally are are being taxed at their real worth. “Some legislation amendatory of existing laws should speedily be enacted to remedy these in equalities.” Among other things recom mended was that the ways and means committee and appropri ation committee be combined into a finance committee whose duty shall be to raise and appropriate the revenues, which will make it impossible for the appropriations to exceed the revenues. He declared the system of ap plying taxes for one year to the payment of appropriations of former year illegal and unconsti tutional. He advocates a constitutional amendment requiring a local school taxation. Also a re orga nization of the Agricultural de partment, eliminating lost motion and harmful jealousies between different branches of the depart ment. He recommends a general act to cover local legislation, reliev ing the general assembly of so much time. ' He suggests that the power of the governor to pardon or com mute be limited to cover where the public welfare demands it or to remedy an injustice. He proposes that the govern or’s term of office begin on Jan. The Red Cross is,the greatest organization for unselfish service the world has ever seen. It is not a woman’s organization, nor a physician's, nor a nurses' as is believed in various places, but it represents all elements, includ ing men of affairs in all lines of business and professions, and its work is sufficiently important, varied and extensive to demand the voluntary service of the ablest*, men and women in the community. The parade will start at James.’ Park at 3:30 o’clock p. m., and march up front street, EVERY BODY join in this march. Sure- we can walk that far to help even on? wounded soldier on the battlefield, and we hope to help more—many more than that. A fter the parade, Mrs. Ful’er of Atlanta, will speak on Red Cross work. Everybody invited to hear this at James’ Park. After speeches, a big patriotic picture at Kozytorium “A Daughter of War” in four reels will be given for the benefit of the Red Cross work. See this wonderful, thrilling word drama and help the wounded bovs at the same time. Everybody go. Send the children, or go with them. Admission 10c and 15c. A big Mass Meeting will be held at the Court House Friday evening, July 14th, Dr. Suave ly of Washington, D. C , will send an expert on Red Cross work—what it’s doing and hopes to do lor our boys. Tell.every one you see to go hear this. Speaker will be met ot the train by the Geer Concert Band. The local Red Cross committee met at the home of Mrs. L. C. Upshaw Monday, July 3rd. Mrs. Upshaw was elected chairman and Miss Nanqie Love Selman, Secy.-Treasurer. On motion Saturday, July 7th, was desig nated as Red Cross day. Mrs. Z. T. Dake was elected chairman of Publication committee; Mrs, J. A. Enterkin to see about put ting up bunting signs; Mrs. P, D. Selman to get the girls to sell buttons, and Mrs. J. C, Wright to get picture and program for Saturday night. Mrs. Geer and Mrs. Dake were appointed to arouse enthusiasm among the colored people. Atlanta, Ga., July 3—Prelimi nary work of the State Market Bureau, tentatively established indqr the direction of the State Department of Agriculture, has proven so successful in the as sistance it has been able to give, that there is no doubt of its value to the farmers and producers ol the state, if given official sanction through enactment of the bill now pending in the legislature. Pass ige of this bill will make the market bureau a distinct di vision of the Department,' just as the Pure food, division or that of the State Chemist. It pro vides for the appointment of a practical and experienced direc tor, with the necessary assis tants. The market bureau director, who is to be its chief executive officer, will organize the bureau in co-operation with the Commis sioner of Agriculture, and his duties will be in partas follows: To investigate, gather 1 arid dis seminate information (fgarding production, handling, grading, classifying, weighing, packing, transportation, f to age and in spection of agricultural products of all kinds; to keep producers purchasers and consumers in formed at all times as to supply and demand: to publish bulletins containing all available and necessary information; to operate in this work with the market bureau ol the United. S 1 al.es Depaatment of Agricul ture; to assist and advise in the organization of other associations for the improvement of market s rvice;to investigate and handle all matters relating to transpor tation conditions', to take steps to prevent loss cr waste, and such other measures as may be proper for aiding in the .satis factory marketing of all farm products. An adequate appropriation to meet the expenses of the depart ment is provided for, and it is further proposed that on account of emergent conditions, incident to the war. the act shall go into effect at once. *• 1st, instead of'July'1st. and is ants and some bankers, by their; W ;i|j n g to have six months of his PWU Moody-Jatnes Or ' Sunday morning Ser- gent Leonard James of the 5th regiment, and Miss Bessie Moody of this city, were united in mar riage by Esquire J, E, Harbin at his home inLithia Springs. Owing to parerjtal objections, it was a Gretna-Green affair. The groom is a son of Col. and Mrs. W. A. James and is re puted to be the handsomest sol dier in the 5th regiment. The bride is the talented daughter of Mrs. Bertha Moody. The Sentinel extends congratu lations Ma'yor Entertains Mayor V, R. Smith entertained the Geer Concert Band, the members of the City Council and a few friends most royally Wed nesday evening at his home. The music of the band was ex ceptionally good. Speeches by the Mayor, Rev, J. C Atkinson, Messrs. R. E. Edwards, M. E, Geer and J. F, Long were thoroughly enjoyed, and a most delicious, spread, that would tickle the palate of a potentate, was served the appreciative guests. All went away feeling it was good tq be a friend or member of the Mayor’s official family. Farmer <5ets $838.19 For Six Bales Of Cotton Ti e Fifth District Mason ic Convention Will As semble in Douglasville on Above Date Augus 8th promises to_be a red letter day. for the Masonic fraternity for Douglas County. The Fifth District Convention will be held,here on that date, when the Masons from Douglas, Fulton, DeKalb, Campbell and Clayton counties will assemble in large numbers. Grand M.ster Bullard of Sa vannah, Bast Grand Master Jef fries of Atlanta, and many others prominent* in the fraternity will be here, In fact, the 1 lgest deegalion ever assembled for a Fifth District Convention is ex pected. All the lodges of the district are in most flourishing condition. Douglaav;ille, Flint Hill and Winston lodges will jointly en- * tertain the visitors and will give one of the biggest basket din ner Spreads ever witnessed in this section. The dinner will be for M-isons and their families ex clusively and every Mason in the county is urged to bring a well- filled basket. The Gter Concert Band will furnish music for the occasion and there will be public speak ing at the college auditorium, to which the public is invited. There'vvill also be work in all three degrees by picked teams. It would be well if every lodge in the county would have a can didate for this work. Douglasville lodge held a very enthusiastic meeting Saturday night with a large attendance and several visitors present. Let all Masons help to make this a great occasion. Howard For Senate In Tuesday’s Constitution a Washington, Ga,, citizen 're marks that the eyes of all loyal democrats are fixed with highest approval on Hon. Wm. Schley Howard, Congressman from the fifth district, and adds that many In his section would be de lighted to vote for him next year for the United States Senate and asks if lie cannot be persuaded to run. This wonld suit us splendidly. Our junior Senator was never morally entitled to the place and has-been conspicious for his an- toganism to the administration during this entire term, and now Senator Smith seems to be drift ing. So far as Douglas county is concerned, Schley Howard ,can have most anything he wants, and we think our people would be willing for him ar.d Hon. W. J. Harris to be the next Senators from Georgia. admissions, are escaping j term cut off to make this change. ’ couple. Mr J. H. Gable a, north side farmer sold six bales of cotton Saturday to V. R. Smith for $838.19. There never was a time when conditions were better for the farmer and there is no indications that prices will be less. The man who continus to grow his own food and feed and has a surplus cotton crop will in a to the happy young short time be absolutly indepen- j Mrs. P. C. Rivers, Fairbura ’dent, ’J, E. Gable, Rt 5 Subscription Honor Roll. The following have paid sub scriptions since last issue: J. R. Hutcheson, Douglasville F^M. Winn, Jr. R. S, Estes, Miss Lola Morris, Winston J. W. Baggett, J. T. Miles, T. S. Boyd,