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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4. 1161 SMITH SPEAKS OUT TO GEORGIA VOTERS AND ANSWERS MISREPRESEN TATIONS THAT ARE CIRCULATED INSTATE Senator Issues Signemd Statement to Fel low Citizens Today. Refers to the Slan ders and Calunnies and Stamps Them as Slanders. His Work in The Senate Prevents Him From Personally Answer ing Them. Refers to His Senate Votes and Labor for Pending and Passed Legis lation. Washington.—Declaring that ho trusts the fair-minded voters of Geor /gla to repudiate the miserable false hoods and slanders that are being cir culated throughout the state about him, Senator Hoke Smith today gave out a signed statement answering many of the misrepresentations that have come to his attention. The state ment follows: "To my fellow citizens of Georgia: "I had hoped to be able during the present week to spend two or three days with cou in Georgia, to present to you an account of my work in the senate, the business of the senate and developments of the last few days in volving your interest, will prevent me from leaving Washington. It may be possible for me to come later on. TJiis is uncertain. In the meantime, I must leave my candidacy for re-election to the senate in your hands. Political Enemies. "Publications that I have seen and letters that I have received, disclose to me the fact that a most inexcusable campaign of slander is being conduct ed by my political enemies. I will re fer to a few of them. “It has been charged in connection with the nomination of the negro Ter rell, to be one of the three municipal judges of the District of Columbia, that I merely recorded my vote on the confirmation and no flgat was made on this nomination. •S'ln point of fact the nomination of this negro was aggressively fought Senator Vardaman of Mississippi, Sen ator Smith of South Carolina and I made each several speeches against his /confirmation. f"His confirmation was hung up in the senate from February 18 to April v 24. Behind Closed Doors. "Nominations are considered in the eenate behind closed doors. The ses sions are secret and their proceedings do not appear In the congressional record. They are not even reported. Even the votes of senators upon nomi nations are not made public except by unanimous consent, but I obtained con sent to publish my vote and finally consent was given to publish the votes of all senators. "The facts connected with the fight on Terrell were brought by me to the attention of the senate in open ses sion on July 23rd. 1914. They were then spread upon the public record of the senate. Twenty-four senators from the South voted against the con firmation of this negro. The senators heard the statement that I made then In public and approved it. "It has been charged that I have made no effort to pass the Burnett immigration bill.” "Senator Smith of South Carolina was chairman of the committee that had charge of this bill. He moved in the senate to take it up and I sup ported his motion, but an appropria tion bill which the rule gives prece dence was taken up in preference. The order of business of the senate on all important measures for some time past has been fixed In the democratic cau cus. At the first one of these cau cuses an effort was made to limit the subjects to be considered by the sen ate during the present session. 1, with others, opposed this action and kept •the session free so that we could con sider the immigration bill if the oppor tunity arose.” Another Caucua. “At another caucus I with others sought to add the immigration hill to the measures we were to consider. The caucus finally determined to leave the question of taking up the immigration bill to a subsequent committee. "I voted for a similar hill In last congress and when it was vetoed by the President, I voted to pass it over his veto. I have supported it at every opportunity and will continue to sup port it until it is passed. ‘The charge has been made that I sought to injure the parcel post. It has had no more earnest friend In the sen ate than I have been. From the time the house bill providing for a flat rate of 12 cents per pound parcel post reached the committee on postoffloes ajid post roads of the senate. I have been seeking to help Improve the sys tem and especially to lower the rates for the short distances, which was the service of real benefit Jo the farmers. "I with Senator Bourne was the most active advocate of cutting the country into zones and giving low rates to the short distances. Sufficiently Lew. ‘The rates allowed hy the commit tee I did not think sufficiently low and I urged their reduction upon the floor of the segate. We finally agreed to leave this question to the postmaster general. When the present postmaster general reduced the rates and in i creased the weight limit, it was upon rtiy motion that a hill curtailing his power In this respect was defeated In the senate. And on the committee of postoffieee and post roads and the minute of committee meeting show ed. All this misrepresentation grew out of the fact thgt I did not approve of an Increase of the weight of the percels beyond fifty pounds until we could pass a new regulation applicable to the mode of transportation so the cost of transportation might he les sened. The postmaster general agreed with me upon this subject. I have supported his work in developing the parcels post in the interest of the people at every point. 1 believe that in the near future we will change our contract for transportation with the railrioad companies and then the weight limit can he increased. “It has been charged that we have done nothing to enable the farmers to borrow money more easily. We pro vided in the currency bill that the notes of farmers due six months from date could he used in reserve banka This will help the farmers borrow money to raise their crops. We pro vided that National Banks, except where they were located in reserve ci ties, could loan on farm lands. This legislation grew out of a bill which 1 introduced in the senate. Work for Farmers. "To discredit this work done for the farmers, application was made to bor row money on farm lands from At lanta banks. Atlanta is a reserve city. "I commend the applicant to the National Bank of which my opponent is Vice-President, located at Mariet ta, Ga, The law does not prohibit this bank from making the loan. "While we are working to perfect addition legislation in the interest of the farmers, while we are working up on a rural circuit system with a bill rapidly approaching completion and while we are working here to help cot ton growers out of the difficulty which the European war has brought on, I am slandered in this miserable way by my political enemies. Smith-Lever Bill. Even the work that 1 have (lone In passing tlie Smith Lever bill farm de monstration or cotton bill Is made the subject of slander. I am charged with seeking to obtain the creldlt for this lull In Georgia, while, by a letter of mine, I concede the credit to senator Smith of S. C., In South Carolina, This charge Is either a deliberate piece of deception or one of gross Ignorance. Senator Smith of South Carolina had nothing to do with the Smith Lever Bill except to vote for It. I Introduced the original hill in the senate one day and congressman Lever introduced it the next day in the house. The final bill which passed was the work of both Congressman Lever and Myself, officials of the department of agriculture and the executive committee of the state colleges of agriculture. Mr. Lever handled it in the house and* I handled It in the senate. It waa justly called the Smith Lever Bill.” Attacks Cotton "There Is another bill which attacks the New York Cotton Exchange. The original of this hill was introduced hy Senator Smith of S. C., and passed the War In Tabloid Great Britain today sent a virtual ultimatum to Germany demand ing a reply hy midnight on the subject of Belgian neutrality. King George proclaimed the mobilization of the British army and the reading of the proclamation was cheered by huge crowds. Germany Is reported to have declared war on Belgium and threat ened to annex the Belgian Congo. Germans today invaded Beglian ter ritory. President Wilson issued a proclamation of neutrality. A Russian warship went aground on the Aland Islands after a naval battle between Russian and German fleets. Viscount Morley is understood to have resigned from the British., cabinet. A German "white book" throws responsibility for war on Russia and r ranee. German troops have penetrated French territory near Mars-la-? Tour. Austrian troops are reported to have been defeated with heavy loss by the Serbs. German army aviators dropped bombs last night on the French fortress of Luneville causing little damage and no loss of life. Japan officially declares she may join the war if England he In volved in the Far East. The North German Lloyd liner Kronprlnzessin receMe returned to American waters at Bar Harbor. Maine, allaying anxiety as to fate of the large amount of gold on hoard A German cruiser bombarded a French naval station In Algeria. F 'f r /• J J \ Jml “v . I x l - XJT J ■ 1 senate with certain amendments which I presented. It passed the house hy substitute, the bill has been in confer ence and in the absence of Senator Smith of South Carolina, 1 have had charge of the hill in the senate as chirman of the committee of conferees. There are other slanders which I learn are being circulated and there are no doubt many 1 have not heard, judging by the past, I caution my friends to expect all sorts of falsehoods from now on. I trust the fairminded voter of Georgia to repudiate them." Signed "lloke Smith." mm VERY lUGH EXCITED Man With Newspaper Nearly Mobbed by Liner's Passen ciers. Nobody Allowed to go Aboard. Bar Harbor, Me.—lt took several of the Kronprinzessen Cecelle's officers to restrain passengers from crowding into the small launches that came to the ship’s aid this morning. A man who managed to get a newspaper from, one of the launches was all hut mob bed. The little village of Bar Harbor, with its summer colony was all astir before the usual hour to witness the unprecedented spectacle of a big ocean liner anchored just off shore. The smokestacks, painted hy the crew the morning after the Oecelie turned on her course, led inhabitants to think that hy some strange chance the Olympic had wandered into port; then word went round that it was the miss ing Cecelie with the famous cargo of gold and curiosity became feverish. Enterprising persons began running launches to the ship hut none was al lowed to board her. They stopped long enough however to shout greet ings and the latest news to those on board. TIMELY WARNING TO CALOMEL USERS Any physician will toll you that mer cury, if it remains in the body, will in time soften and rot the bones. Doc tors rail this necrosis of the bonon. Calomel is a form of mercury, and to keep out of danger it’s a safe plan to lake no calomel at all, especially as there is a. better remedy. Both children and grown people will find a perfect remedy to take the place of calomel in Dodson’s Liver Tone, a pleasant, vegetable liquid that starts the liver to act and which never has any bad after-effects. Dodson’s Diver Tone will do all the good that calomel does without any of the danger of calomel. You feel fine the next day after taking Dodson’s Liver Tone; you can eat anything you want and are ready for your dally work or pleasure with joyous good feeling. A large bottle is sold for only fifty cents by your druggist and he will cheerfully refund your money If you are not satisfied. Our latest tea triumph— the “Orange Label” Blend—3oc. a half pound— Your Grocer has it. fft*’ K[dgioqys lea THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA. GA. THE EUROPEAN CRISIS. TOPIC IF CABINET Today’s Meeting Devoted Al most Entirely to Relief of Americans Abroad. Interna tional Clearing House. Washington.—Todn y's osililnft nicot ing was dp voted almost entirely to discussion ot the European crisis and the relief of Americans abroad. Secretary McAdoo brought up ths subject of an international clearing house association, in which the Unit ed States and European nations should hold membership as one method hy which the country might insure the disposition of its wheat and cotton crops In foreign markets. With the banks of the country fortified with millions of additional currency offi cials feel that the immediate problem is how to take care of the crops. The establishment of an internation al association and the resumption of trade it was pointed out would not only result In the sale of American crops but would tend to bring back to the United States much of the gold recently exported. BILL ISSUE ADDITIONAL CURRENCY More Than Billion Dollars Available. Amendments go For Wilson’s Signature. Washington.—Amendments tn the hank law, extending issues of curreno to 125 per cent of capital and surplus nl hanks and trust companies in the federal reserve system were finally passed In the house today. More than a billion dollars will be available for additional circulation. Tiie senate Immediately agreed tn the amendments, which then went to the White House for President Wil son’s signature. Comptroller Williams announced to day that although additional currency 1 was sent to many cities not a dollar had been yet requested for issue hy hanks Ahoul $75,000,000 Tom been shipped to various cities. THE HEATHEN. Though the heathen may rage And In conflict engnge You've got to admire Their warm weather attire. -Washington Star. AN OPPORTUNITY. Let os Show You Our Petticoats. Mrs. I). Dawes * Daughters. —Adv. in Elizabeth fill.) News. TO THE FRIENDS OF The Daughters of Isabella Having entered The Herald’s M. &M. Label Contest and competing for the First Prize of One Thousand Dollars, we earnestly solicit the aid of our friends. * It is not necessary nor do we ask the expenditure of any money in this mat ter. All that is required is that our friends save the labels from products used in their household and preserve the Sales Slips of Merchants, who are entered in this contest. -t All who will aid us to this extent, we request to fill in the accom panying coupon and send us, or telephone 617 or 1616, when the necessary instructions will be giv en you and the tokens you secure will be sent for by us. MRS. J. J.CONLON, MRS. E. J. O’CONNOR, MRS. P. D. OWENS, MRS. M. S. GIEBNER, Committee. A Sensational Wind Up t»o a Great Sale TWO WONDERFUL DRESS SPECIALS Still Greater Reductions on Our Already Sensational Values in Fresh White Dresses The very ideal Summer Dress that you'll see extensively worn at all the Inshtonable summer resorts. And the well dressed women and younp girls of Auguaja have been quick to recognize this and take advantage of this underprice sale. There are sheer lino organdies, sheet' voiles and crepes beautifully lace trimmed, some elaborate, others slmi le. Hal the styles are the newest and best, some with deep tunics of lllmv lace, others with laoo Insertions and silk girdles. REGULAR VALUES sl2 50 ,4 EZ TO $15.00. CHOICE vp J \ y C Is the Price on the Second Group—Values to SIO.OO All of them suitable for street and afternoon wear, and all of them stvl ish. There aro crepes, voiles and ratines In the most unusual and pleas ing effects. REGULAR VALUES TO SIO.OO. Special on Skirts This lot consists oT about 35 skirts made of the very newest materials, long Russian tunic effect. Values up to $8.50. On sale Wednesday in $5 00 Sale on Middies 150 Middles made of (lallatier cloth, trimmed in blue and rod, three dlf ferent models. Reg. SI.OO values on sale Wednesday SQC GOLDEN BROS. Ladies’ Outfitters PHONE 2036: AND SAY SEND ME THE HERALD Waists Just received new shipment of waists in three different patterns which we will put on sale for this week at the remarkably low price of SIOO This lot consists of about 50 doz. waists. Don't fall to come in. Last Call Millinery Our entire stork of millinery to be sacrificed re gardless f price. In order to make room for our la 11 stock whlrli will he on ihand In a day s. If you want n hat now is the time to secure one at your own lirlet, To the Daughters of Isabella: You may enter my name as one of those who will aid you in your race for First Prize in Herald’s Label Contest. I will save for you such labels and sales slips as may come into my possession. It is understood that 1 do not obligate my self to the payment of any money or extra expenditure in so doing. Name Address THREE ■.Mjjf 1054 Broad St.