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About Conyers weekly. (Conyers, GA.) 1895-1901 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 2, 1895)
school system until the state is ] of itself to run an eight months’ school, aDe ' w -il accomplish a great work for the children yon 1 of Georgia and for the state. r recommend to your consideration, as es- . 1 worthy of your encouragement, the vTrth idly Georgia Agricultural College at Dali i npera, the State Normal School of Athens, 0 Georgia Normal and Industrial CoJlogo at the the School of Technology at Atlanta, and the University of-Georgia at ” opinion, the great need of A Athens. "I In my t these institutions is buildings. At thedash 1 session of the general assembly I lied your attention to the great need of ^dditional l;., Normal boarding and Industrial apartments College. at the Geor While embarrassed by the present condition l tl;e treasury, I cannot forbear calling your 0 again to this matter. You have attention for the want of building a very large number of the class of girls unable whom attend, we are because most anx ious to aid are to un boirdTng outsfde'the colTe.^bnUding™ COLORED SCHOOL AT SAVANNAH. I had the pleasure of attending the com mencement esercisos of this institution, and ■was highly pleased witli the result of the work of the students as exhibited on this occasion. The members of the board of commissioners aro to bo commended for their zeal in behalf of the success of this institution which moans E0 much to the colored people of Georgia. I respectfully recommend that this school be opened to both males and females, arid that greater facilities be afforded for the training of teachers. We have assumod the obligation, and ptopeily assumed it, to educate tills class of our fellow-citizens, and cannot overlook the great need of normal training among their teachers, nor underesti¬ mate the importance of Laving them under the guidance of friendly influences. I earn¬ estly recommend that a largo part of the work of tins state institution bo devoted to tins training of teachers who may go out and take charge of the colored schools, and that the etate make ample provision to enable this institution to afford the ample facilities to fulfill its mission. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. I invito jour attention to the reports and reommendat ions from the Lunatic Asylum, Deaf and Dumb Institute, and the Academy for tho Blind, and respectfully ask that you give to each of these institutions all needed aid. It would be wise to add tw'o members to tbefboaid of trustees to the Lunatic Asylum. Hie enormous expenditures of money neces¬ sary to sustain this charity, and the large 'number of inmates from every part of the state, make it important- to have enough members on the board to distribute between the various sections of tthe state, and there should ba at least two so near the asylum that they can at any time be consulted when emergencies arise upon which the superin¬ tendent and other officers do not deem it safe to'act without advice from the board of ti us tees. OFFICERS. BONDS OF COUNTY It is the practice in many counties to re¬ ceive as sureties on the bonds of the public officers security companies, whose main offices are in other states. I invite your attention to this practice, and to the great evils which may accrue therefrom. I recommend that each of such companies doing business in Georgia should be required to make a deposit with this state in a manner similar to that now exacted of insuranec companies. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Now that the groat evil of frequent ejec¬ tions is fully realized, I call your attention to the fact that in case of the death of the governor under existing laws, it would be necessary to hold a special election in order to elect a successor. This would involve the people in enormous expense, .annoyance and sacrifice of business. I recommend that the contsitntion be so amended as to provide for the election of a lieutenant governor at the same time that the governor and state house officers are elected. ELECTION LAWS. I congratulate you upon the progress made in the improvement of our election laws, and advise that you continue in this work until every imperfection is corrected. In addition to such legislation as may be passed by you regulating the holding of elections, it would ininy opinion, bo wise if the constitution should be so changed as to provide that con¬ tests for seats in the general assembly be heard before the judges of the superior courts, with right of appeal to the supreme court. Those who have had experience with contests in the general assembly will readily concede that a fairer and moro just conclu eioncan be reached before the courts than can m”Lan a XPeC decision of Wies SUPREME COURT. The accumulation of business in the su preme court of our state has for a number of rears caused considerable»discussion, but as ret no solution has been reached. In my opin ■on, the action of the people in voting down the amendment to the constitution, provid¬ ing lor two additional judges to the supreme court was wise. That amendment would nave burdened us with two salaried officers and left the difficulty on our hands and the problem unsolved. The business of the court ms attached, increased, as you will see from tho table to such au extent that one court Cannot properly dotlie work. It may decide KM*2.S*£fiS,SS cases, but it cannot thoroughly investi statistics of business in the su preme coubt. " Year. On DISPOSED OF Dock. By Opinions. rinHH Of? oo «o oo 547 52? 667 698 445 563 597 399 73-P 84$ 86 84$ $ 148 104 101 84 125 169 149 ,___1894 .62 6 87$ 97 isp 1895.— T(T"this date, ‘october isth, nave been docketed. Of those 308 have been iLsposidcd^ » the business of the court is not dimin ned by placing additional restrictions upon ntigants to prevent their reaching that court, ' e at to tho supreme court must come not tho n " mbor of hrdges but J t.ie establishment of another , court. If separate court is established each caso can ■ eu properly and thoroughly discussed, .° ly principles involved intelligently and 1Ee settled, and our courts command more r -onipletely the respect and confidence of our jU Acer 5 people states. and the admiration of people of w.) “FORMER RECOMENDATIONS. r i 'ithout tiring you with repetition, I call °ur attention to the recommendations made on ra my former message, and especially to °se relating to the equalization of the °rk judicial circuits, the necessity of 0re E Pcedy action of our courts, the need of * ate supervison of misdemeanor convicts and 6 great need of the correction of the evils _ tom' 1118 ’ out and incident to the fee sys j. IN CONCLUSION. e * or esoing information j a .. and recommen ’ l0R ' together with the reports from each j -j ar t m ® n t and institution, which will be fonsLi orB 50u ’ are submitted to you for Mlitr Tit ' . 0D - In our government responsl BrJj.u f tb ® duct of public affairs rests con - An* part/ir power. In this state tbo PM.plo have entrusted with *1,o-management the commonwealth the democratic party, , to vluch a majority of each eral assembly house of the gen¬ owe their allegiance. I know tan continently rely upon these representa Hvos to enter upon the discharge of their im po.Tout duties with courage and wisdom, and lug,1^ lilt i ie j hope that in the discharge of the trusts confided to them they will have the -«!ftp co-operation of the members of hjJ poiicical parties. V. i. Atkinson, Governor. TRADE TOPICS. The Volume of Business is Below Expectations. Bradstreet’s review of business for the past week says: “The volume of general trade for two weeks has hardly reached expectations and now assumes the character of between seasons, Wholesale dealers in seasonable staples, such as d T goods, fairly active busi ness, except,ions being at such points as New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Kansas City and Duluth. Number of failures throughout the United States during the week is 259 against 289 for the previous week and 271, 329 and 220 for the correspond ing weeks in 1894, 1893 and 1892. “A noteworthy feature of the week is the revival in demand for pig iron, the upward tendency in quotations of leading cereals, and the liquidation in the cotton market. Sales of cotton goods have been helped by favorable weather, and eastern as well as south¬ ern mills are well sold up. Wool remains steady in price and holders look for an advance. “While the hank clearings total this week is still of large proportions, $1,- 151,000,000, it falls off 1 per cent from last week, due in part to the check in the volume of general trade, indications of which have been noted for a fortnight. But this week’s clear¬ ings are 26 per cent heavier than in the like week last year. “At the south the reaction in the cotton market has made itself felt, dealers at Texas distributing points reporting a temporary check in the de¬ mand. This is also true at Nashville, Jacksonville, Augusta and Savannah. But at many other points throughout the south collections continue good and general trade satisfactory. A VICTORY FOR FOSTER. Controls tlie Louisiana State Demo¬ cratic Committee. The democratic executive committee of Louisiana met at New Orleans Thursday with a full attendance and all the prominent democratic leaders from all over the state in attendance. Those friendly to Governor Foster’s renomi¬ nation held a caucus as also did those opposed to him, but the deliber¬ ations of both factions were secret. It was pretty obvious that the governor’s friends had things their way. After roll call and preliminary work of organization the committee pro¬ ceeded to business. E. Howard Mc Caleb read a resolution calling for the holding of a democratic primary elec¬ tion on a future agreed date and place. The list as proposed was seconded by Mayor Fitzpatrick. It was proposed to accept the last United States census as a basis of population, one represen¬ tative for every 2,000 and fractions over 500. Mr. Boatner moved an amendment, making the basis of voting the vote cast at the election of March, 1892, on the white democratic votes ca3t and that the result be faithfully abided in by all and the successful candidate re ceive the entire BU p por t 0 f the party. A debate followed> but M r. McCaleb’s resolution prevailed by a large majority. This is a preliminary v { ctorT J f or Governor Foster. _____ w.unDa FAVORS witsinv * uaiva. gen at or Butler Says the Silver Men Should Get Together. In special . . interview . .___, at BaJOIgh, N. xr a q., Senator Marion Butler saiu: From ^ b e interview with Senator Sherman Y , f avor8 fusion of goldbug democrats and goldbug ,,, ronn'hlicftTiR republicans ±„ to what I expected the from “ g “““f • I favor silver men of all parties coming together and organizing the senate on silver lines. A mnjority of the senators were elected as silver men and claim to be silver men. If they will show their faith by their works, the silver men can take charge of every committee'Of the sen a £e If gold men COUtrol the Senate it wi]1 be by tbe help of men who claim -to be for silver and eYejybody knows committees control 8 ., fore it 18 more important lor a Buyer the ma u to cast his vote to Organize ittee than it would be to vote for ~ OIU unions the bill, , . com free Coinage organized . , -u mittees are so no .» ev gp be reporte d. ” FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS. Ail Adverse Vote Against the Govern¬ ment the Cause. A cable dispatch from Paris is to the effect that the Ritaot ministry h as been overthrown by au adverse vote on Mr. Bouanet’s interpellation in the chamber of deputies, condemning the government's course in regard to the Southern railway scandals. The gov¬ ernment was defeated by a vote of 310 to 211 After the adverse vote the ministers filed out of the chamber to carry their resignations to President Fanre, at the Elysee. Great exeite me nt prevails in the city. THROUGH GEORGIA. BITS OF NEWS GATHERED FROM OVER THE STATE, Being a Summary of Interesting Hap¬ penings From Day to Day. Columbus will ask the next congress to make it a port of entry. * * * A movement is on foot to extend the Waycross and Abbeville railroad to Hawkinsville. * * * The people of LaGrangewill ask the legislature to give them a dispensary. The town -is dry as a bone now. The Savannah News says that ar rangements have been completed to build the Georgia and Alabama rail road into Savannah, A gang of laborers employed in mak¬ ing a road through Ogeechee Swamp, near Savannah, found a lot of old kegs and some Spanish coin recently, * * * The annual session of the South Georgia conference will convene at Foft Valley December 4th. Bishop JohnC. Granberry, of Virginia, pre¬ siding. * * « Columbus is tearing down her old court house that was built in 1839. Some of the ablest lawyers who ever illustrated Georgia practiced in that building. * * * A Dooly county farmer reports that he has already cut more than ten tons of hay and peavines on his farm, and that there remains in his fields an im¬ mense quantity of hay uncut. Winfield Nesbet, son-in-law of Adju¬ tant-General Kell, says that the Gen¬ eral who has been dangerosly ill at Sunny Side, is much improved and that his physicians are now confident of a complete recovery. The industrial inclination of the colonies that settled'in Irwin and Wil cox counties have put that section on the move. Some of (he old settlers are moving into Colquitt county where they can get cheaper lands. The governor has appointed Dr. John B. Turner, of Muscogee, as a member of the state hoard of pharma¬ cy for five years from November 1st to fill the vacancy caused by the expira¬ tion of the term of Dr. J. W. Goodwyn. A reward of $100 has been offered for the capture and delivery of Harvey Wilson, who stabbed his step-father, Mr. Montgomery, in Floyd county. This is the case where Montgomery’s wife is now under arrest as au auces- 6ory. * * * There are twenty-four uncongenial couples in Augusta, and they have asked the next court to give them a chance to dissolve, with the privilege of remarrying and making somebody else unhappy, if they can get a chance. The property of the Central Rail road of Georgia has heretofore, under their charter, been exempt, and the corporation has saved thousands of dollars in taxes. Under the reorgani zation plan, it is claimed, the road is liable, so hereafter this vast property will pav its vast pro rata of the ex peases incurred in running Georgia. . . . m There ib a good deal of feeling m ■ Savannah against Judge Don A. 1 ar J&2 ““.Tilt SHOTS Central railroad property who have long been recognized republicans, many o r the?s d who have UveValTthek it. „ Governor Atkinson , s admimstra- . ... tion, says the Columbus Ledger, his been such as to arouse the admiration of his friends, and has commanded the thorough respect and esteem of his former political enemies. Indeed, his course iu office has been such as to win over as strong friends many who in the gubernatorial people contest were against him. The of the whole state are proud of Georgia s chief executive, who is a distinguished personage among the great new men of the nation who gather in Atlanta just now, and whose bearing and pnb lie utterances do honor to the Empire State of the south. Governor Atkin son is a representative Georgian. The Central’s Exhibit. One of the most attractive and at the same time gratifying exhibits to the people of Georgia at the exposi¬ tion is that made by the Central Rail¬ road company. It iB not an exhibit of engines and cars and railroad para¬ phernalia, but one from which can be obtained information about the terri¬ tory which this road traverses in the states of Georgia and Alabama. It has book after book and pamphlet after pamphlet of statistics showing the marvelous growth of the country and inducements, not only to farmers, but capitalists and manufacturers who would like to locate in a thriving portion of the south. Now that the Central has been reorganized and its future settled, it is more than likely that it, in conjunction with the peo¬ ple along its line, will do more than ever has been done to make that ter¬ ritory the “gaiden spot” of the south. * * * Vacancies to be Filled. During the present session of the state legislature there are a number of vacancies in court offices to be filled by appointments to be made by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The most important of the positions to be filled and the one which the pub¬ lic regards with most interest is the appointment of a railroad commis¬ sioner to fill the vacancy to be occa¬ sioned by the expiration of the term of Hon. G. Gunby Jordan, of Colum¬ bus. Another important appointment will be that of a judge of the city court of Atlanta, for which vacancy Mr. John A. Berry was named a year ago but whose appointment failed of confirmation by the senate. Then there are the appointments of trustees of various state institutions to fill vacancies caused by expirations of lim¬ ited terms. In addition to these the governor will name parties to fill a large number of county court judge ships and solicitorships. The Negro at the Exposition. The negro building at the exposition has attracted much favorable notice, and is generally admitted by strangerB and home people that the exhibits re¬ flect great credit upon the colored race, and may be regarded as an encourag¬ ing record of its progress. It is to be regretted that a few sen¬ sation mongers have attempted to cre¬ ate the impression that the negroes are discriminated against, and that they are not wanted in some of the build¬ ings. This is a big mistake or an in¬ tentional falsehood. The negro visitors can enter any building that is open to the whites, and there is no limit to their enjoyment of the exhibits and the “ide shows. Since the exposition opened its gates thousands of respectable colored peo pie have attended the big show, and they have been as well treated as their white neighbors. This is a part of the programme. Our exposition is na¬ tional and international in its scope, and there is no room in it for sectional or racial discrimination. The whites of tho south are proud of the splendid showing made by the blacks at our fair, and they are anxious to have them enjoy the educational benefits which are connected with these object lessons in art and industry. — Atlanta Consti¬ tution. Prosperous Georgia Farmers. The Macon Telegiaph, in a leading editorial says: “That the Georgia farmer is in better financial condition this season than for many seasons past is a fact admitted on every side, That he is on the right line in diversi fvinir his crops so as to supply his home demand is encouraging and there is every reason to blieye that coming irn-| seasons will find him continually proving this condition until he finally ; proves to the world that Georgia soil j 8 nd climate is indeed a gold mine, Too much stress cannot be laid upon tbe importance to and this state diversity of im- j proved methods a great of farming; with the cotton crop secure 1 BS a profitable product this that year went and j j the magnificent fruit crop on record in the summer, the agricultural credita- j community stands with a very ble and encouraging showing. Tbe Dr } ice that cotton is bringing fndnmat this year | R due to the 6 b ort crop teach ^ {armer tQ avoid in futu re the dis- | -iron, r~.lt of devoting 1,1. .tteetioo j s°l e 'y t° ^®t on, w ie , uy over^^^ i 1 ' 1C ’ I . . instead of a P™fit. ™ v “ 0 Jf“a^aicidata I glut the market with a staple that will ; | always bring a high price when raised j in moderation. We hope that the les- i a mooses of the oues- I tion of cotton cotton acreage acreage for for all all time time to to ; come. --- - - OCCIDENT TO BRIDAL PAR I Y. - Tne Bride Thrown from a Carriage j and Her Skull Fractured. George D. Massengill, Jr., and Miss j Qez j G be, a young lady belonging to a prominent family of Johnson City, Tenn., were married Wednesday, Thursday afternoon as they were driv - Dg tQ tbe gtation, expecting to start on tbe j r bridal trip to Washington, tbe teftm became frightened and ran awa y < Mrs. Massengill, the bride, thrown heavily to the ground and received a fracture of the skull. She was unconscious at last accounts, but physicians believe the wound will not prove fatal. Miss Henry, of Paris, Tenn., who was an occupant of the carriage, had an arm broken. John Garrell, driver, was also seriously in¬ jured. Massengill was not injured. Washington wouldn’t have made a good soap manufacturer if it be true that he couldn’t tell a lie. GATE CITY GOSSIP. IS GOING ON AT GEOR¬ GIA’S CAPITAL. Exposition Notes and Other Matters of General Interest. Jailer Mardis and his assistant, Pollock, have both been discharged by Sheriff Barnes for their careless¬ ness in letting "Will Myers escape. *__* The ticket scalpers of Atlanta have taken the offensive and have inaugur¬ ated a war on the Southern railroad. The ticket brokers doing business in ihe city have organized for the fight and have formed an association with duly constituted officers. *__* The exposition directors wisely changed Atlanta Day from Saturday, November 2d, to Thursday, October 31st. Chicago Day at the World’s Fair was by far the greatest day in the history of that exposition. At¬ lanta should do proportionately as well. * __ * President Collier has issued instruc¬ tions that the Woman’s building, Art building, Electricity building and Mineral and Forestry building at the exposition shall he opened at night to visitors. All of these structures con¬ tain exhibits which are interesting and can be shown well at night. * __ * The investigations of the general passenger agents of the western lines into tho condition of the exposition aucl the charges of extortion made by hotels, has resulted in the declaration that the western lines would name a rate of one cent per mile to Atlanta and the exposition. _ The reward for the apprehension of Will Myers is now $1,000. Sheriff Barnes offers $500 and the state $500. The escape of Myers, probably the most noted murderer ever confined in the Fulton county jail, was brought to the attention of the grand jury Thurs¬ day morning by Judge J. H. Lump¬ kin, of the superior court. * _ * ■ November 9th will be an auspicious day to the Daughters of the Confeder¬ acy. It has been set aside as “Daugh¬ ters of the Confederacy Day” at the exposition, and arrangements are being made for its observance by the ladies of the organization. General Fitz hugh Lee has accepted an invitation to be present and to deliver an oration on that day. Special exercises will be held in the auditorium beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning. *_* The exhibit of Savannah and Chat ham county was presented to the ex position Thursday morning and for mally opened with appropriate cere monies. The exhibit has been in course of preparation for the past six weeks and is one of the handsomest and largest single exhibits of any city represented at the exposition. It is located in the northern end of the transportation building, occupying the entire K«Uery and stretching across the width of the^buikling. For the first time in its history the New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association is holding a session out side of tne New England states, Thursday morning the organization began its fifty-first session in the aud itorium at the exposition and three hundred manufacturers from New England and the south were in attend ance. The meeting is expected to re salt in great good, both for the south cm and New England cotton manu faeturers, and both sections of the »■> wil_repre.en.ed. Members of the Atlanta post of the Travelers’ Protective Association met 'h* pMpSTaSwgSg come off on Commercial men’s Day, November 13 It is . their . purpose to make the trades display a big success. They intend to enlist all the mer chants and manufacturers in Atlanta ^ ^ . q ^ ^ though they only have a short time in which to accomplish it they intend to make it the grandest display of the j t j jj ever seen in the southern states, *__* New York Day at the lair will be November 25, Evacuation Day, and the remarkably low rate of $20.50 to Atlanta and return has been agreed to by all the railroads. It is the opinion of the commissionsrs that there will be a crowd of New Yorkers at the fair that day. Governor Morton will come, attended by his Btaff, and the mayors of all the large cities in the state have been invited to join in the celebration of New York Day. Mayor Schieren, of Brooklyn, has signified his intention of coming to Atlanta, and it is probable that he will be accom¬ panied by other city officials from Brooklyn. Mayor Strong, of New York, will probably come accompanied by several city officials, and it is being arranged to bring one of the crack regiment south to join in the celebra¬ tion of Manhattan Day.
