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ATLANTA, GA
T7TE ATT-ANT A (TEORGTAN-
ATRIL ' 1915.
CAREY INDORSES
Former Park Head and Student of
Recreation Shows Need of
Public Amusement.
Dan Carey, for a lx year* general
manager of Atlanta’s park* and play
grounds and a atudant of public rec
reational need*, declared Friday that
many of Atlanta’* best citizens were
doing themselves and their city a
great Injustice by not rallying to the
support of Dean John R. Atkinson, of
Ft. Philip’s Cathedral, In his advocacy
of public dance hall* and other recre
ational facilities.
*1 did not want to say anything,
because I am out of public life.” he
said “But 1 have been surprised that
many prominent men and women who
do favor Just what Dean Atkinson
has urged have remained silent. We
have all appeared indifferent to one of
the most important sociological prob
lems In our city and allowed one man,
because he had the courage to stand
up and speak what he thought was
right, hear the brunt of all the bitter
prejudice against the idea.
Tried It for Six Years.
"As a citizen of Atlanta, I want to
Indorse Dean Atkinson’s stand. He is
trying to do what I tried for six years
to do. as general manager of parks—
to take into control and use for the
general uplift of all the public demand
for recreations.
“People will have recreations re
gardless of officials and would-be
moral leaders. There are public dance
halls In Atlanta to-day. The people
ere dancing and are going to continue
to dance. The public dance halls now
running are operated In the Interest
of private profit and they are not
regulated. I have visited them and
they present a situation that should
not he ignored.
“To look at them, In fact, is suffi
cient argument for public dance halls
that are well supervised and well
chaperoned, as Dean Atkim*>n urges.
Instead of being an Influence for evil,
they would be a great influence for
good.
“The very best people ir. our city
dance. Is It right to discriminate
against those who haven’t the means
nor the opportunity of Joining one of
our delightful social clubs?
Guide Towsrd Good Ends.
“The Instinct and the necessity for
recreation is in the people and it will
be satisfied Dean Atkinson’s argu
ment is Will we guide this natural
demand toward good end* or leave it
to its own devices?
“Chicago has offered a striking ex
ample within the last few years. One
of the worst Influence* of the city was
a thickly populated section in the
stock yards district. There were bar
rooms and gambling houses and every
other evil influence known to such
places. Extra policemen were con
stantly required.
“A fine clubhouse was built in the
center of it and one of its features
■was a big ballroom.
“To-day the saloons and evil places
have closed up for blocks around for
want of patronage, and the policemen
In the district have changed from
prosecutors to the friends of the peo
ple."
Slaton to Help Unveil
Monument to Lanier
The complete program for the unveil
ing ceremony Saturday afternoon at
S o'clock of the monument to Sidney
Lanier, which was donated by Mrs.
Livingston Mims and erected in Pied
mont Park, was announced Friday
An opening prayer will be offered bv
Dr. C. R Wilmer. Robert F. Maddox,
■who. with Mrs. Samuel M. Inman, se
lected the monument, will speak on
“Civic Generosity.’’ The monument will
be up veiled by Ben Lee Crew, Jr., the
son Of the president of the Park Com
mission Philip Alston, executor of the
Mims estate, will have as the subject
for a talk. “Mrs. Mims and Her Gift to
Atlanta.” Mayor Woodward will ac
cept the monument on behalf of the city
and Governor John M. Slaton will talk
on "I^ahier the Poet.”
Inasmuch as local Jitney bui pro
moters. with whom the public i* at
this time more or less In sympathy in
their efforts to get their business
started In Atlanta and other large
cities, are likely to have the Georgia
Legislature to deal with this summer,
it does look as if 1t would be wise
for them to do a little regulating of
themselves before the Legislature
gels hold of them, otherwise they are
apt to And themselves seriously han
dicapped and embarrassed in the Anal
show-down.
There apparently Is a very general
disposition in Atlanta to think that
the Jitney bus people should be per
mitted to operate on the streets with
in the hounds of reasonable restric
tions, and an effort to get the Legis
lature to provide laws of a harsh na
ture to be applied to the Jitneys like
ly will fall, unless the Jitney bus peo
ple themselves furnish reason for
such legislation.
There is one thing the Jitney bus
people are doing in Atlanta right
now that, unless it Is stopped, in all
probability is going to get them into
serious difficulty. It is no uncom
mon thing to see a Jitney bus in At - i
lsnta, with a rapacity of five, and j
rather crowded at that, carrying as
many as eight or ten people.
The Jitney bus people ought to real
ise the danger of this One serious
accident with a car thus overloaded
will do more to set the Jitney bus
business back in Atlanta than all the
criticisms rival corporations may level
at the same in a month.
One of the arguments the Jitneys
have been advancing in favor of
themselves is that there Is no strap
hanging therein. It is a good deal
safer proposition, however, to hang on
a strap In a street car than it is to
hang on to the running board of a
Jitney bus or sit on the hood.
The Jitney bus people ought to re
fuse to take on one more person above
the car's normal capacity, and they
are playing with Are when they do
otherwise.
If the Georgia Legislature takes It
into Its head to pass general legisla
tion and should put the Jitneys under
the direction and control of the State
Railroad Commission, the Jitney bus
people will find that they have j
brought down upon themselves a sit
uation that they might, by common
sense and foresight, have avoided. |
If the Jitney bus people will oper- j
ate their lines with common sense j
and develop them as experience points
the way, the public is going to see to
It that they get a square deal. But |
unless they do this, the public Is go- j
Ing to think that they ought to he j
rigidly restricted, perhaps to the point j
of prohibition. Certainly, the Jitney j
bus operator who permits his oar to
be outrageously overcrowded with all
the dangers attendant upon that, cou
pled with his own irresponsibility in
the matter of accidents, etc., is play
ing the game for rival corporations a 1
great deal better than they can play |
It for themselve*.
The Jitney bus operators can take
It from Sidelights and chew upon it,
that if the Georgia Legislature once
get* hot on their trail they will be
lucky If they find business profitable
thereafter in Atlanta, or any other |
large city in Georgia, for many days j
to come.
Rome’s new commission form of
government, which is now under way. I
has produced a good many startling
results, and. although it ie only a
few days old, it is already being
sharply criticised in certain quarters.
The first thing that It did was to
sweep out practically the entire old
force of city employee* and cut down
the salaries of the policemen and fire
men. Naturally, these things bring
about a good deal of talk, and the
commission form of government,
which is largely an experiment in
Rome, will be watched with great in
terest bv other cities of Georgia in a
more or less receptive attitude as to
the arguments in favor of that form
of municipality control. As the mat
ter stands to-day, Rome is over
whelmingly favorable to commission
form of government, but as to wheth
er it is to be approved finally, and
for all time, seemingly yet remains
very much to be een.
In the meantime, Brunswick, in the
other end of the State, is proposing to
go in for commission government.
Senator L R. Aiken and Representa
tive J. E. Dart, both of whom live In
Brunswick, are being besieged to in
troduce a bill In the Legislature pro
viding for a commission form of gov
ernment in Brunswick. Neither gen
tleman has yet committed hlmsAlf
absolutely either for or against the
measure, but It Is a very lively topic
of conversation in Brunswick, and
likely will be heard of again before
the Legislature adjourns
Both of these members are well
known throughout Georgia, and will
enter upon their duties In the forth
coming Legislature with well estab
lished reputations for efficiency. Sen
ator Aiken was chairman of the
House Committee on Ways and
Means in the Iasi Legislature, while
Mr. Dart is one of the ablest attor
neys in South Georgia.
The Florida Legislature, which is
about to meet, is up against pretty
much of a financial tangle, Just a* the
Legislature of Georgia was two years
ago. when Governor Slaton was first
inaugurated. It will be necessary for
the Legislature to exercise the utmost
discretion in making appropriations,
in order to keep the outgo within the
Income of the State.
Florida has been Indulging itself in
the same luxury that Georgia did for
a number of years—living beyond its
Income. Florida, of course, is in ex
cellent condition financially, broadly
speaking, and it* finances are per
fectly sound, but loose legislative
practices have brought about some
temporary embarrassment that will
require some patience and statesman
ship to relieve.
One of the most important meas
ures the Florida Legislature has be
fore It 1s a bill providing for general
local option in the matter of commis
sion form of government. If it passes
it will he up to each city in the State
to say for Itself whether or not it
wishes commission government.
But of far greater importance than
that is a proposed provision which
permits cities and counties to change
their charters for themselves,
through a proper system of voting,
without reference to the Legislature.
The State of Georgia sadly needs a
law of that kind The Georgia Legis
lature, which Is limited to 50 days
each year, devotes practically two-
thirds of its time to considering local
legislation.
If a city wishes to enlarge or de
crease the duties of one of Its serv
ants it can not do so unless it appeals
to the Georgia legislature and re
ceives specific authority therefor, not-
withManding the fact that nobody
outside is interested in the matter in
the slightest The most trivial change
proposed can not be made by the. peo
ple directly concerned It must he re
ferred to the entire lawmaking body
of the State of Georgia, notwithstand
ing the fact that no member outside
of the local representation concerned
cares a snap of his finger what Is
done.
If Georgia had a law providing that
municipal and civil divisions of the
State might in their discretion, and
among themselves. effect mich
changes as they desired In their char
ters. it would save a great deal of
time In the Georgia Legislature. It
would be an easy matter to give the
Superior Courts Anal Jurisdiction in
matters of this kind, which, if exer
cised in connection with the vote of
the people, certainly would fllJ all re
quirements necessary.
The statement made In this column
Thursday to the effect that Dr. B. L.
Embry, of Villa Rica, will urge a
eugenic marriage hill berore the next
Legislature, was incorrect in so far as
it '-arried the idea that the doctor is
a member of the Legislature. He is
not a member, but his bill will be
introduced by request, and he will
come to Atlanta, to appear before the
House and Senate committees to
urge it* passage.
He is a practicing phyalcian and Is
very much interested in the maAter
of eugenic*. He has been assured of
widespread support of his measure.
City No Place for Dog
Ranch; Owner Fined
The city is no place for s dog ranch.
Recorder Johnson believes, and ’.n
flntng Joe Wright, a negro dog breed
er. $5.75 Thursday for creating a nui
sance he advised him to move his
estalishment to the country.
The case against Wright was made
by his neighbors who objected to the
unceasing hubbub 1n his kennels.
Wright lives at No. 93 West Linden
street and peddles hi* dogs about the
streets.
THE BABY'S WELFARE
A MOTHER'S DREAD
A fear clutches at the heart - f the
mother that her own little one may
not live long She dreads its second
eummer. or that it may never wake
from its sound sleep. All mankind
loves a mother—loves to see a mother
love her child. A baby and its mother
are insured against ill-health if the
mother takes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite
Prescription, a tonic for women that
Dr. R. V. Pierce invented nearly a half
century ago for women’s ills. This is a
vegetable tonic, made only of the chici
nal roots with glycerine, which puts
the female system into perfect, healthy
action. Before baby's coming it is Just
the tonic that puts the womanly sys
tem into a proper condition to make the
birth painless and to Insure a healthy
child
Many mothers of families in the
TTnited States have reason to he grate
ful to the person who recommended
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It
Is put up for the SINGLE PURPOSE
OF CURING disease peculiar to women
It has sold more largely on this conti
nent than any other medicine for wo
men. Another point in its favor it is a
temperance remedy and does not con
tain a single drop of alcohol nor of any
narcotic.
Young mothers who preserve the
charms o' face and figure in spite of an
Increasing family and the care of grow
ing children are always to be envied
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription gives
the strength and health upon which
happy motherhood depend* It practi
cally does away with the pains of ma
ternity. It enables the mother to
nourish the Infant life depending on
her. and enjoy the hourly happiness of
watching the development of a perfect
ly healthy child.
FREE—The Common Sense Medical
Adviser, bound in cloth, is sent on re
ceipt of 3 dimes (or stamps'* to pay ex
pense of wrapping and midllng. Ad
dress: Dr. Pierce. Invalid*’ Hotel* Bui-
' * N. Y.—Advertisement.
20% REDUCTION
On All Dental Work for the Next 60 Days. What This Means
In Dollars and Cents to You.
(U E* Gold Crown* *
•j>5
I $10.00 Set of teeth ....$8.00
Gold Dust Rubber.
$5.00 Set of Teeth $4.00
| $4.00 Set of Teeth $3.20
$4.00 Gold Crown* $3.20
_ $3.00 Gold Crown* $2.40
All Work GuXr7\NTEED—All Instrument* STERILIZED.
Plates Repaired. Made Like New.
COME!!!
DR. E. G. GRIFFIN’S
GATE CITY DETAL ROOMS.
Over Brown & Allen’s. Phone M. 1708. Lady Attendant.
ASKIN & MARINE CO.
Full Measure of Style, Quality and Value in
Spring’s Newest Apparel
FOR MEN AND WOMEN
-the beat value* in town, -
-and
Garments of superior excellence—
with the easy part-payment plan to make it especially inducing.
There is genuine economy in buying your sprmg »uit it the ASKIN & MARINE store
because the price* sre, without doubt, the lowest for garments of highest quality and latest
style. There is the added advantage of making partial payments in the easy way This
plan is a helpful and advantageous one, as it enables you to secure your complete Spring
outfit NOW and to pay a little at a time.
WE ARE NOW FEATURING
15.
Stylish <
WOMEN’S SUITS $
that have no equal in beauty of
style and excellence of quality
at this moderate price.
The new smart suit models are shown in * full va
riety of styles and you cannot find prettier or more sty
lish suits at $15.00 anywhere in the city. Among them
are such favorites as. the New Military Models;
the Tipperary, the short jacket style and the adaptations
of Fifth Avenue creations, made up of men’s wear
serge, the new Mack and white checks, poplin*, gabar
dines and all the fashionable fabrics in high favor and in
the leading colors. Suits to please every particular taste.
An Economy Special for This Week
Women’s $1.50 and $2.00 Waists
These are charming models, typifying the
latest effects in lingerie and Jap silks, sixes
34 to 46, everyone a beauty and a re
markable value at the special price of..—..
Snappy Top-Notch Styles in these
MEN’S SUITS at $15.00.
> that *w*si w w -bo kaow wtnrt M stoat snd boat *a4 w4o appreciate Mg etfoe.
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These handsome suns possess all the quahfte* of high-da** custom garments suits cat
along the new line* and made of such dependable, all wool materials as serge, worsted,
casmere* and other Spring fabric*; hand tailored by master worker* and sure to give abso
lute satisfaction in service. Every angle you look at these suits, you will not find a better
line at $15.00 anywhere you go. Come in and look them over. Choose NOW and pay
the ea*y way.
78 Whitehall Street
Battery Rehearsing
For Minstrel Show
Hundreds of persona Thursday night
were attracted to the Washington street
viaduct and witnessed the maneuvers
of Battery B, of the National Guard of
Georgia, in practice for the minstrel
extravaganza and artillery pageant,
which will be held next Thursday night
at the Atlanta Theater for the purpose
of raising funds to send the battery to
the San Francisco Fair.
Under the direction of Gaptain A. J.
McBride. Jr., and Lieutenant R. G.
Mangum. the members of the battery
were put through a rapid skirmish drill.
At the same time the minstrel show re
hearsal was held at the Auditorium.
The Battery Saturday afternoon will go
to Piedmont Park for practice with field
gun*.
White Plague Foes to
Hear Dentist Lecture!
Dr. Robin Adair, member of the At
lanta Dental Society, Saturday morn
ing before the social training class of
the Anti-Tuberculosis Association will
lecture on “Mouth Hygiene as a Pre
ventive of Disease.”
The lecture will begin at 9 o’clock
and will be given in the offices of the
Anti-Tuberculosis Association, No.
768 Gould Building.
BISHOP STAFFORD DIES.
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LICHFIELD, ENGLANi), April 9.—
Bishop Stafford (the Rt. Rev. Edward
Ash Were) died to-day, aged 69.
Costs $40 to Kill
New Jersey Robin
HACKENSACK, N. J., April 9.—
For shooting a robin Rocco Vacorea
was fined $40 and coats.
TUBERCULOSIS
In addition to plenty of fresh air /
and proper diet. those suffering (
from or who are predisposed to Tu- S
berculosis are recommended to use )
Eokman’s Alterative to stop night (
sweats, banish fever and hasten re- s
covery. This medicine, by reason )
of Its successful use during the past, j
warrants the fullest Investigation \
possible by every sufferer.
EcRman’s Alterative is most effi- J
cacious in bronchial catarrh and se- >
vere throat and lung affections, and
In upbuilding the system. It con
tains no narcotics, nor harmful or \
habit-forming drugs. Accept no sub- }
stitutes. Sold by leading druggists. <
Write to the Eckman Laboratory,
Philadelphia, Pa., for booklet telling )
of recoveries.
“BLONDHEIM’S’
One Dollar a Week!
All the Newest Spring Suits Are Here tor
MEN and LADIES
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