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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. GOVERNOR’S ANNUAL MESSAGE TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE Many Important Rec ommendations Are Made in Document. STATE FELICITATED ON ITS PROSPERITY Relief of Supreme Court Urged by Creation of Court of The annual mossag* of Gorernor Jo »eph M. Terrell wu read Wednesday to ih» general assembly at its opening *,**lon. The message was as follows:! State of Georgia, Exernthre Department, Atlanta, June 87, 1906. To the General Assembly: , , ■ , Tou meet in the midst of continued and increasing prosperity. Material blessings have abounded during the pee: year. Immense crops and good jwires have rewardad the tiller of the smi. Opportunity for labor and good wages baa rejoiced the heart of tha workingman. Fewer mortgages have been given and more money has bsen deposited by tha farmer In the banks than this generation bag ever before known, and on very hand appear evil denres that the people are happy and (nntrnted. The etate In tla corporal* capo. Ity has contributed Its part to thl* prosperous era by materially re ducing tha rata of taxation and by flnnlr protecting the dtlxen In all hla personal and property rlghta. The large body of atate und county of ficials, numbering about 7,000, have been nrtiro and efficient in the per formance of their dutlee, and tneaa fan h fui public sarvanta ara antltled to honorable recognition for thslr valu able services In preserving peace and good order throughout the stule. Publls office Is a public trust. Many men aspire to office, prompted largely by the moat patriotic motives. Officers of this class regard tile good opinion of good men for above the pecuniary emoluments of tbs order. A state blessed with such official* should gen erously bestow, as Georgia has always done, her appreciation and approval of official Integrity. Tills la not only an srl of simple Justice to the public ser vant, but also highly beneficial to the public « cot \ h',- other I'l 'll. \ U but to blight official zonl, discount official Intent 11v und sou In tin- public mind suspicion and distrust bordering on ha tred and anarchy. It I* especially gratifying to me as chief executive, ar.ll 1 trust that I may rsfer with par donable pride to the fact, that during my administration nil the departments or govern Including tin public In stitutions. Imre been e.irefullv exam ined and rigidly audited by legislative Investigating committees nnd boards of .visitors appointed by tin- governor. In not a single Instanco have these search ing Investigations shown any official recreant to the trust imposed. Jn them times or extensive wrongdoing. If re ports from oilier slates be true, Geor gians may take Inspiration and comfort front tlto fact that their public aer- vants are faithful and true—and above even the suspicion of greed and graft. In previous messages 1 recommended the adoption of laws to lag the fran chise of corporations, to limit the rate of taxation on property, to levy a »pe- rlfle business tax on rorporatlona. to lengthen the term of rural school*, and to inct case the pay of teachers. These laws have been passed and are now In satisfactory operation, receiving the cnrdtnl approval of the people. In these same messages I culled your attention to the need of legislation to furthar en courage the educational Interests of the state by establishing agricultural achnols and exempting college endow- ments from taxation. I again pres* these matter* upon your attention, and earnestly recommend the adoption of the necessary legislation to secure the establishment of agricultural school* end to encourage the colleges of the stnte by granting to them an exemp tion, which was universally extended In practice until within a few years past In aevaral former messages I hove also brought to your attention the Injustices of our present system of valu ing property for taxation. It I* un- suited to preasnt conditions and un just to every honest taxpayer. The state has progresssd In every other pant. uUr. 'In the matter of valuing property for taxation we adhere to the! iaw enacted over 100 years ago. I respectfully renew my former recom mendations upon this subject. Relief of th* Supreme Court. The crowded condition of the docket of our eupreme court la n serious men ace to the general business Interests of the stale. In IMS tha number ef eases In that court reached auch a volume that some relief was necessary. The general assembly In IMS proposed and the people at tha eeneral election In October, UK ratified an amendment to the constitution Increasing the num ber of justices from three to six The remarkable growth of the state during the last ten years has resulted In more than a corresponding Increase In the number of cases brought before the supreme court. In ISM our taxable value* were jm.J07.t71, and In ItOS liter were $577,841,258, making an In crease nf 11(4,611,(09, or about 40 per cent. The Southeastern Reporter pub- liahes the decisions of five states, via: GOVERNOR JOSEPH M. TERRELL, Who Wadnssday transmitted to tha Legislature hi* Fourth and Last Message. last year will show that the supremo court of Georgia derides nearly as many rases os the supreme courts of the other four elates combined. There were brought to the October term, 1896, and to the March term, 1S97, of tha supreme court 77( rases, and to the corresponding terms for 190a and 1906 there were 1,1(6 rases, making an In crease of about SO per cent. The crea tion of eight new counties, and the es tablishment of additional lower courts to inset the necessities of th* people, will no doubt result In a much larger Increase of the cases before tbe *u- >rmc court during the next ten years, h 1896 there were 187 superior courts and 13 city courts, from which cases might be carried to the eupreme court, and In 1906 thero were 146 superior courts and 67 city courts, with a proba- Vlrginl.i. West Virginia, North Caro "rath Carolina and Georgia. An atlon of these reports for the llshed annually for several ytara. a few years, should no remedial legis lation be enacted, we are almost sure to witness the spectucls of a majority* of the eases brought to a term of our supreme court being affirmed by oper ation of law on account of the Inability of the court to hear and determine the same In the time required by the con stitution. Those conditions cell for serious consideration nt your hands. Justice should ho Judicially administered. Every rltlsen of Georgia, under the constitution, has the right of having his case heard and determined by a court of review. This le a right not given to the ctttxen by all the states. Homo make a distinction by giving th* privilege of appeel when the amount Involved fn the suit exceeds a given sum. Other state* unconditionally re quire bond before entering th* appeal, which policy frequently prohibit* any but th* rich, or those able to make the bond, from having th* right to carry his cat* to the supreme court. Many state* prescribe such excessive cost bills a* prevent th* cltlsen from taking hie case to tbe court of review. Th* Georgia policy I* the right one, a* Jus tice should be administered “freely without sale, fully without any denial, and speedily without delay" In every caae. To accomplish this desirable re sult, « Is our highest duty to provide the necessary courts. In order that the difficulties which confront us may be fully met, we should establish an additional court of review, to be known as the court of appeals. Thl* court should have exclusive and final Juris diction In all rats* originating In all court* other than th* superior courts, and In all mledemeunor rases. Irre spective of the courts In which such case* are tried. Th* supreme court alone should have final Jurisdiction over constitutional questions, and It should l>e provided that If such a ques tion be raised In the court of appeal* through tickets good on through lines, but In soiling 1,000-mile tickets and excursion ticket* at less than the us ual rates. These mileage kooks are a great convenience, and are Issued hy several of the trunk lines In tho state. As there are some that do not do ho, I recommend the passage of a law conferring upon the railroad commis sion the power to fix tho terms, con ditions and rates on which mlleago books shall ba sold. It theso books are made Interchangeable, the traveling public would thus be saved great an noyance nnd Inconvenience. While our supreme court has held that corpora tlons can not be forced Into partner -M0 iclKtloos u i'll our iiiu.ther. vet It the power Is conferred upon the railroad commission to require the Issuance of . Interchangeable mileage books upon such terms and conditions na the Interest of the public may de mand, dnd the ends of justice to tho corporations will authorise, tho com mission will ba enabled to preitcrlbo such conditions In their orders as will make It beaefielal to the railroad* to co-operate with the commission In In augurating tills much-needed reform. Tax on Inherltanoss. I In my message to the general assem bly In 1905 I called attention to the Importance and advisability of the enactment of a law taxing Inheri tances. The constitutionality and tho wisdom of such an act cbuld not bo questioned. Many of the most con servatlve states of the union have such a law. Besides being a Just measure. It has proven a source of vast revenue. We might expect under a practical measure equally is good results In this state. Large estates being ac quired solely by the accident of btrth may fairly be taxed. While the tlmo has not yet come In Georgia when Immense estates may threaten the public good, yet It must be admitted colossal fortunes capable of being handed down from generation to gen eration constitute a serious msaoee to the general welfare In some parte of the union. The accumulation of such wealth may well be regarded with sus picion. Often It I* Invested In securi ties not taxed under tha laws of the state. The Inheritance tax I* the only remedy to keep such estates In bounds, as well a* affording th* only legal means of requiring the owners to contribute their share to the support of the government giving them pro tection. Agricultural Education, In my message to your body last year I stated at langth my views upon tha aubjaet of agricultural education, and urged that sufficient money be appropriated to th* Unlverstty for tho erectloR.Pt suitable building* nnd prop Some of the Principal Features of Governor Terrell's Message In hix ftnmini message to the general assembly Governor Jo. sejth 31, Terrell called attention to the following matters: “The continued nnd increasing prosperity of the stnte.’’ Im mense crops nnd good prices. Mortgages raised; great growth of hank deposits. “In not a single instance liavo searching investigations (by legislative committees) shown any official of the state recreant to the trust imposed. Nceil of relief of the state supreme court. Recommendation of the establishment of a court of appeals, to have exclusive and fi nal jurisdiction in all eases originating in all courts other than superior courts, and in all misdemeanor cases, irrespective of the courts in which they are tried. Recommendation of passage of a law conferring on the stnte railroad commissioners the power to,fix the terms, condi tions nnd rates on which mileage books shall be sold by the railroads. The purpose is to secure interchangeable mileage. Recoinmendnmtion of the enactment of a law taxing inheri tances. Recommendation of the etablishment of two additional branches of the University of Georgia, to be known as agricul tural nnd normal colleges and graded the same ns the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahloncgn. Recommendation of the establishment of a home of refuge for feeble-minded children under the ngo of 16. There are 60 of this class now confined nt the state asylum for tile insane, which practically shuts iu their fnces the door of hope. that It should be certlflad to the su- >er|y equipping th* same, so that In pram* court and decided by that trlb. unal, and the decision certified to and followed by the court of appeals In de ciding the case; also, that th* court of appeals may at any time ccrtlty to the supreme court any other question or proposition* of law concerning which it desires instruction of the supreme court tor proper derision. An examination of the present docket shows that a court of appeals, ae above outlined, would relieve th* »u- prem* court of about 40 per cent of the business. I most respectfully sug gest that an amendment to the con stitution be proposed providing for auch a court. Interchangeable Mileage. I ask your consideration of an lm. poriant matter Involving th* Interest the traveling public. Railroad companies In making a difference be tween rates In carload lots and small er shipment* recognise the commercial principle of making wholesale and re tail prices. Carriers adopt thl* gen eral rule, not only In tha tala of FOR FOUR DAYS ONLY! THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY THAT YOU WILL EVER HAVE TO BUY High Grade Clothing AT HALF PRICE. - ■ ■ ■ EMPIRE CLOTHING CO., 51-53 WHITEHALL STREET. Closed After Saturday for Removal. Georgia «• may have an agricultural college second to none In th* Union. I again submit this Important question to you. and urge your favorable con sideration. Georgia la largely an agri cultural atate. As her agricultural In terest* prosper th* state aa a whole prospers. The possibilities of develop ment In agriculture ere as great ss the possibilities In steam or electricity. They are equally as hidden, and In the search for the valuable secrets of plants and plant life we need skilled men lust ss we need skilled electricians and engineers to discover th* secrets electricity and steam We have not discharged our full duty to this our greatest Interest until we have by leg islation set In motion those forces that will beat serve In Its development. The act of MOt requiring that the element ary principles ui .uni. uiiure be la- eluded In the curriculum of our public schools la a wise and Important meas ure. Following this lead, our normal schools are specially training and pre paring teachers for th* work of teach ing this study In our public schools. Between these schools and th* Univer sity there exists a wide gap which can boat ba aupplled b> agricultural schools or college* In each congressional dis trict. As stated In my message to tha general assembly on November (. 1941, "for the establishment and mainte nance of these schools no extra tax would be necessary, a* they can be maintained by tha net fees arising from th* Inspection of commercial fertilisers. These fees are paid by the farmers In addition to the ad valorem property tax which la required of all citizen*, and every principle of Justice and equity demands that they be expended as will beet tend to th* advancement and upbuilding of the cause of agricul ture throughout the state.- However, should you not agree with me as to tbe advisability of establishing so many of these schools or colleges aa on# In each congressional district. I would then urge upon your consideration the es tablishment of two additional branches of the University, to be known as agri cultural and normal colleges, and grad ed the same as th* North Georgia Agri cultural College at Dahlonega. On* of these to be located In th* middle section ef the state and tha other In th* southern section. These college* to be established from tbe Inspection fees of fertilisers, and when established such fees be divided upon an equitable basis between them and the North Georgia Agrit llllU'Ml College for tltell maintenance. They should be required specially to teach agriculture, and also bave a normal department for the suit able equipment or such of the students ns contemplate becoming teachers In opr public schools. Educational Institutions. No forces linve contributed more to the splendid development and substan tial progress of Georgia than her edu cational Institutions. They deserve to he fostered anil sustained not only for the present good we derive from them, but also on account of the rich prom- l*« f'.r the future. W# should look upon these Inatltutlong with gratitude nnd hope. A nation's glory does not consist In the greatness of Its army and nary, nor In the grandeur of Its domain, but In the character of tho men nnd women who compos* It nnd uf tile Institution* which they f.c<t.r. No power Is so potent In the develop ment of the country as an enlightened public opinion, and nothing can better serve to advnnca Its progress than a duo regard and reverence for the law, n Just and clean publle press,' the erec- tlon sad proper appreciation of relig ion* mill i cluc.itlonal institutions, mid a wholesome desire to acquire learning and lire uprightly. If the republic may survive. It must heed the voice of theso things and harken unto th(tr call. As eternal vigilance Is ths prico of liberty, so alone through constant nnd Incessant effort tuny Individual mul UHlI'-rml progress In- m-lileved. Tn maintain these public Institutions of learning requires considerable expendi ture of money from the public treas ury. but this Is money well invested. The groundwork or basis of these In stitutions Is our common school sys tem. All measures looking to tho Im provement nf this system deserve aur favorable consideration. Tbe varlojts laws enacted from tlm* to time, and which constitute the system, present a lack of harmony In soveral features. These defocls should bo corrected, and It would be well to have theso laws, to gether with several needed amend ments, covered by on* act or compila tion. An amendment conferring more authority upon ths boards of educa tion relative to school libraries and schooi buildings should b* enacted. As stated In my message of November 8, 1908: "It takes four things to make school—teachers, pupils, books nnd schoolhouses. Wo have teachers and books, nnd pupils we have In abund ance, but of schoolhouses In country districts there Is woeful want. Proper and comfortable houses will add great ly to the efficiency of our common school*." From the current official re port of the slate school commissioner you will note the large number of modern buildings for ths rural schools that have been erected during ths past year. This Is gratifying to all who are Interested In tho great cause of education, as It shows an awakening of tbe people that augurs much for the state's continued progress and develop ment. Another Important amendment Is one changing tho scholastic year from the calendar year, so that It may hereafter be from September 1 to Au gust 81. Such a change, aftsr two years, would practically settle the question of paying the teachers their salaries when due. The first eight months of next year might be made a special scholastic year, and have ap portioned to It an equitable share of 2l_ m a 1 lift? Tn n,Ml. ery kind and character within the Ilm- Iis of the district may be subject to this tax. During the last year 1 -have visited the University, th* State Normal School, the Girls' Normal anil Indus trial College, th* School of Technol ogy and tn* North Georgia Agricul tural College for the purpose of ex amination and Inspection. In making ths recommendations hereinafter set forth I .rave kept tn view the state's finances and the constitutional limita tion upon the tax rate. The most pressing need of tho Uni versity Is for a sufficient appropria tion to erect upon the recently acquir ed tract of land paid for by private subscriptions suitable buildings prop erly equipped for a great agricultural rollego. As the cost of these buildings and equlpmont has been estimated at $100,000, I suggest that the appropria tion for same be mado available In two annual payments. The State Normal School Is doing a splendid work. Tho two new dormi tories which are now belpg completed, and which were paid for ono-balf by the friends of the school nnd the other half by the state, will enable the school to accommodate a much larger stu dent body. These buildings need a heating system, nnd one wTtl have to ‘ ‘ ‘ I the fund set apart for 1907. In addi tion to accomplishing the desired re sult of furnishing a plan that will en able school officials to arrango for the prompt payment of salaries when due, It will harmonize the system with that of tbs local systems and long-term schools and colleges throughout the state. Th* act of 1906 carrying Into effect the constitutional amendment authorizing th# adoption of a local tax system by districts, as well as coun ties, ha* proven a wise and popular one. The operation of this law has suggested the necessity of an amend ment setting forth more definitely tho taxing powers, especially with refer ence to the taxation of railroad prop erty within th* limits of th* school districts. The enforcement of this taxing provision has resulted In litiga tion and cases Involving this question are now pending In the supreme court. The decision of that court may be ren dered at an early day. and the con struction placed upon the law may make tin amendment unnecessary; however, should It be otherwise, I re commend ths enactment of a suitable amendment so that all property of qv- be Installed before next wlnter^B recommend a suitable appropriation for this purpose. The Girls' Normal and Industrial College has had a most successful vear. Chappell hall, ths academic building now In process of construction, will serve to relieve somewhat th* demand for class room. The crowded condition of the dormitories, and the fact that about 100 girls were turned away last year on account of meager dormitory facilities, strongly appeal for an addi tional dormitory to accommodate at least t50 girls. This Is one of tho most urgent mutters c onnen..,! with our etl ueatlonal Institutions that will be pre sented to your consideration. And I therefore recommend an appropriation eufflclently large to meet tho necessi ties of tho college. The Immediate needs of the School of Technology call for a small appropria tion for tho equipment of the new Ly man Hall laboratory and an Increased maintenance fund .to meet a deficit that has been carried for a number of years, and to cover the cost of new depart ments. The growth of this school hss bssn so marvellous that we are now facing the fact that the campus Is en tirely too small. It contains about ten acres, and Is located tn a popular resi dence section of the city. In a few years the state will be unable to pur chase additional land suited for pur- |1,nf th|* SCItnnl WltllOUt p.lvlllg several times Its present value. After advising with the governor and board of trustees. President Matheson secured options from owners of tho lots adjoin ing th-* rnmpuK. Thrxp ]nt* aggregate about seven acres, nnd the options are for about 330,000. The necessity for an enlarged campus Is so apparent and pressing that many friends of the school have expressed a willingness to contribute toward the purchase of ad- dltlonal lands, and 1 feel that we may rely with confidence upon such contri butions aggregating 310,000. I there fore recommend that 320.000 be appro- pralted for this purpose, to become available during the next two years in such sums and at such time ns these contributions may be mado nnd collect ed. It Is tho desire of authorities of this school to utilize the state's geolog ical equipment In some way tor tho benefit of the school.' To do this It has been proposed to have on* of the of ficers of the department meet th# class In geology for a short time on certain days of the week In order to make a practical explanation of the state's re sources In tho line of this work. It la not believed that any great objection could be suggested to such use, Inas much as n school of mines has been lately opened os one of the depnrtments of the Institution, and tbe study of gs- WE HAVE A HOBBY. It is Alfred Beniamin & Co.’s Ready-to-Wear Clothes. We are going to ride it junt as long as it is the for interest of our customers to do so. We have made some pretty strong assertions in the past regarding the make of fine clothing. We have said nothing, however, that we cannot back with facts. Come in and see what you can get for your $12.50 fo $30.00. Coaf and Pants Suits or Suits with Vest. ESSIG BROTHERS, 26 WHITEHALL STREET. CORRECT CLOTHES FOR MEN.” Can’t Do It „ ■■ t 0L If the cause la not removed tbe heart continues to get They are tbe outgrowth continue until completely —that'* the cod tery trot Indict exhausted ■art cnntiuC n*. It moat aided, and weakness, you cub atop all progress and effect a rsre by the use or Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure It feed#, strengthen the nerve* and I tied heart In aide, abort h erlng apell sharp pal build* (ip be beart. ul>le for yoara. paint tb. palpIlotUaiHMta ology Is an essential part of tho same. Much good to the state might result, nnd In this way discovery and Investi gation In the geology of the state bs stimulated to a very great degree. I can tee no objection to this proposi tion. The North Georgia Agricultural Col lege Is accomplishing much good for the state. Its dormitory' facilities are very meager, and the necsity for one sufficiently large to accommodate 136 students Is very' pressing. I therefore recommend an appropriation for this dormitory. No appropriation was made at your lost session for tbe support of the Summer School for Teachers. Upon Investigation, It was ascertained from the chairmen of tbe house and senate appropriation committees that this fail ure was simply through Inadvertence The authorities therefore arranged for the school tills year, confidently trust ing that the appropriation will b* made at thl" session of tbe general us-, i I, • I therefore recommend that ymu appro priate for this purpose 36,000, to be come immediately available. Vou will find before you the report of ths trustees of the Statu University and of ths board of visitors to tb* University; the report of the directors and the board of lady visitors to th* v , —q Industrial college- spectlons and frequent conferences with the trustees and officials of the sanitarium I have kept In dose touch during the year with the Institution. The money appropriated for Its main tenance has been moat economically expended. The dally* per capita cost for the last year was less than 31 cents, as against 8314 cents the pre vious year. In view of the Increased cost of provisions, clothing and every thing used In a well regulated sani tarium, thlB Is a remarkable showing. The report of the trustees and the superintendent clearly- sets forth the needs of the sanitarium. I desire to specially commend to your considera tion the following recommendation: "The board would again call your attention to the hopeless condition of the feeble-minded or defective chil dren under sixteen years of age, anil numbering sixty, now cnnllncij In Ibe sanitarium for lack of proper provls- t'*n fur them elsewhere. The only door of hope open I., them lies In a train ing school, where by scientific methods some few of them may possibly be fit ted In some measure for self-support. No more pathetic sight Is to bo seen In this institution than these helpless little ones, and the board earnestly craves for them the one chance left them. Buch a school should have no connection with an asylum for tho in sans." A number of states have schools of this character, and many feeble-mind ed or defective children are so trained as to be made self-suportlng. Much can be done toward reclaiming them by a proper system of education and of mental exercise, and It Is deplorable to consign them without effort upon our part to lives of hopelessness, which Is Inevitable If they me left to the chance of natural development only. I. therefore, suggest that a suitable com mittee or commission be provided for the purpose of Investigating such schools in other states, where they have been successfully operated, with the view of establishing one In Geor gia. School for the Deaf. Ths official report of this Institu tion contains much Interesting Infor mation and many valuable sugges tlons. Its affairs are administered wisely nnd economically. Last May I accompanied .the board of visitors to this school, and Joined them In the ri'CummendnStons set forth tn their re port. The sleeping rooms are so badly ports, and find them to contain valua ble Information and many meritorious recommendations. They bear unmis takable evidence ef the efficiency and fidelity of these public servants, and I trust that their recomemndatlons may receive your favorable consideration. Pensions. crowded ns to render them not only uncomfortable, but. I fear, unhealthy. Academy for the Blind. Only the colored department of this school has been In operation during this year, on account of ante of the old and the Incomplete condition of the new building. The affnlrs of this Institution will bo found fully given In the official report of the trustees and superintendent. The report of the board of visitors will also be before you, nnd contnlns much valuable In formation. Tho recommendations of the board are conservative nnd wise. I commend them to your favorable con sideration. Weights and Measures. Section 1638 of the code prescribes that the governor shall procure stand ards of weights and measures for each county which does not have them. There are ten or twelve counties. In addition to tho eight new ones, which have not been supplied with standards of weights and measures. During the last two years the ordinaries of a number of these counties have applied to tho governor for these weights and measures, but aa no provision has been made for their purchase the law and the requests of the ordinaries could not be compiled with. I respectfully bring this matter to your attention, nnd sug gest that suitable provision be made or same. Official Reports. You will havo before you the reports of the attorney general, state treasur er, state school commissioner, comp troller general, adjutant general, com missioner of agriculture, secretary of state, state board of health, railroad commission, prison commission, pen sion commissioner, state geologist, state librarian, roster commission, compiler of records, keeper of public buildings and grounds, and such other depart ments as are required by law to submit annual reports.. I have careful ly examined a majority of these re gia Normal the report *>f the Brlraol of Technolo gy: the State Normal school: th* North Georgia Agricultural college nnd the School for the Colored People. _ You will find that these reports give -Us Kterj exertion <*u»eo a clear lnstsht Into the work of these lu* nnd winkni** 1® the hrar“ Institutions during* tho lust nn ,i on the turd hot.tr of l.r. .Mtte,- £5 SSjpljr A£y . V£s. riud^of “e same. They contain many valuable suggestion* and recommendations, which I commend to your earnest eaaridmtkm. State Sanitarium. Through the means of personal in- | The appropriations made nt your last session for pensions were Insufficient to pay tho enrolled claims and thos* that were approved prior to January L 1906. The deficit amounts to nearly $19,000. In the early part of the year It was apparent that there would be a deficit, which the commissioner esti mated at $17,000. There was noma ref erence made to this fact by the press of tha state, and I received an offer from an ex-Confederate soldier and a prominent Georgian to make a loan of $17,000 to the state, without Interest, to be used fn paying these pension claims, with the proviso that under no circumstances should his name be dis closed. I communicated with this gen tleman, nnd informed him that I waa without authority to borrow money for the atate under the existing conditions, as I did not think this deficit was such a casual deficiency in the treasury aa gave the governor the right to borrow money under the constitution—the defi ciency being In the appropriation and not in the treasury. I also informed him that I appreciated to the fullest extent the generous Impulse which prompted him to make the offer, and suggested thnt If ho would lot me have tho nmney t<» tho extent of $17,000 that the commissioner would pay out • the same upon claims In his office, where tho claimant would transfer to the commissioner for his use the pension warrants. This suggestion was adopt ed, and the $17,000 furnished me. I then authorized the commissioner to pay nut tho same to such claimants. I therefore recommend the immediate appropriation of $19,000 to cover this deficit. Contingent Fund. For the last ten or twelve years the contingent fund has been $10,000 an nually. For fifteen or twenty yeara previous to that time It was from fifteen to twenty thousand dollars an nually. Occasionally the legislature would provide a smaller contingent fund, and Invariably It waa necessary to Increase same at the following ses sion. On the first day of last January there was a deficit of over $2,000 In the contingent fund for 1905, which had to be met out of the fund for 1006, and M tho necessary drafts upon this fund have been larger during this year than last year It Is apparent thAt the deficit for this year will be equally as Urge, which will cause a deficit at the end of this year of about $4,000. Demands upon this fund grow with the natural increnso of the various de partments. In the matter of postage, express, telegraph nnd telephone • v- penscs of the various departments, the ncrease within the last few years is about BO pr cent. Tho law enacted at tho last session providing for pay ment of the expenses <-f Judges of • superior court, who were directed to hold court In circuits where the judge thereof was providentially prevented from doing bo, has added several hun dred dollars to the.Ni> demand*. •«:. I • expenses of the Ducktown commission nnd litigation have been met 4$ut of this fund, thereby adding to the natural In crease. Jamestown Exposition. Thero will be presented to you the question of providing suitable repre sentation of the state’s resources at the Jamestown Exposition to be held dur ing next year. It Is always advantage ous to bring before the general publle Georgia’s magnificent store of natural wealth. I am sure you will give to this measure such careful consideration a* Its Importance demands. Former Recommendations. I respectfully renew' the recommen dations made In my message of June 28, 1905, upon the subjects of election laws, immigration. Confederate flag* nnd misdemeanor convicts. I trust that these measures may receive favorable consideration at this session. J. M. TERRELL Governor. Nursing Metnere and Malaria. The Old Standard, Grove’s Tastelese Chill Tonic drives out malaria ana builds up the system. Sold by an dealers for 27 years. Price 69 cents. Hies’ llesrt Care tbe beet medklnt Ai.oszn uoiunr, retest** o. Th** rtr»« Utttlu will t^-i.s-ffft. If t.ot, the I druggist will return jour money. Our “Best” Bolster Spring: $4.51 and up according to size. Indispensable for the load. Prolongs life of your wagon. Relieves strain on team. Desi rable for driver. Economical in cost. Universally useful. “EVERYBODY KNOWS.” Special Discoaats 01 QialtHitt. 6i« Wild of Stakes. E. D. CRANE & CO. Front New Depot Alt Sine, Big Sink, Click Skipaeit