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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Georgia Democrats Endorse the Administration Woodrow Wilson 1 N No Hope For Georgia Democrats Outside the Ranks of the Militant Progressive Democracy---Endorses the County Unit Plan Macon, Ga- —Theplatform adopted by the State Democratic convention is as follows: “We, the democrats of Georgia, in convention assembled, with peace and prosperity blessing our common wealth, feel that Divine Providence is smiling upon us. With hope of the future we congratulate the people of Georgia on present conditions, and unparalleled prosperity for the peo ple of our great state. President Wilson and Democraoy. “We extend to the national demo cratic party our hearty congratula tions on the service rendered the country and pledge to it our co-oper ation and support. Under the leader ship of our great and wise president, Woodrow Wilson, we have seen more constructive legislation originated and enforced to lift the burden from the shoulders of thetoiling masses and at the same time duly protecting the rights of capital than In a century of former republican and democratic administrations. We have seen within the past two years, a substantial and effective amendment to the currency law', giving us an elastic currency, with regional banks through the south, making impossible financial panics, we have seen a department of commerce established with headquar ters in the south; we have seen a practical parcel post established aid ing the local merchants and farmers lnr marketing their crops; we have (seen idle money In the treasury brought 'to our very doors to move our cotton and grain crops, we have seen pro vision made by the national govern ment to enable the farmers of the south to store their cotton, draw mon ey on it, using it and at the same time holding it for better prices. We therefore, ask Democrats of Georgia to extend the right hand of fellow ship to the Democracy of the nation. “We realize that while Mexico could have been crushed by us as an egg-shell by a trip-hammer, yet diplo macy and justice and mercy are greater than war: and the moral ex ample to the world and to our sister republic and redound to the glory of our great republic and faithful presi dent, whose one guiding star is right, justice and humanity. At this time when the world is at war, the course adopted to preserve peace In Mexico has justified itself by results. “As loyal democrats of Georgia, with perfect faith, we proclaim to the people of the south that there is no hope for us outside of the ranks of the militant, progresnive democracy. State’s Financial Condition. “Our financial condition is most im portant, and its solution demands the bait attention and co-operation of eveVy patriotic citizen. The wealth of our state has grown so rapidly that it staggers us with its proportions, anci Ais growing so fast in every line of evvTjavor that we must be careful Jsjr Reasons Why the next time you order “corn flakes” you should specify Post Toasties They are perfect flakes—thin as paper—each flake the “sweet meat” of the choicest white corn grown in the Mississippi Valley. This food comes to you fresh, in sanitary packages, sealed tight, and with an Inside Container to keep contents right. Post Toasties have a dainty, com flavour—unusual to common corn flakes—this due to skilful cooking and toasting, which imprisons the oven-fresh goodness and saves it for your breakfast or lunch— Toasties are good hot or cold; served with cream and sugar—also fresh fruit in season. To get a special richness of flavour in this distinctively American dish, warm in open oven before serving. Heat unseals this dainty flavour for your appetite. A superb food—always appetizing 1 No advance in .price of Post Toasties —the Superior Corn Flakes to meet its expanding needs and con ditions. No expenditures should ex ceed our income and without parsi mony to any state institution, wo must exercise the most rigid economy in administering its affairs. Equalization of Taxes. “We are glad to say that the pass the-hat-around system has beep abol ished. Our new tax equalization law properly perfected, if it needs it, so as to make public service corporations bear their just proportion of the bur den, will accomplish much, and will force the dishonest tax-dodger to pay his part together with the honest tax payers, which will reduce the tuxes of all the people, we hope, to 2 1-2 mills and even lower in the near fu ture. Every piece of property and ev ery asset of every person or corpora tion must and shall bear its just bur den of taxation. Western. & Atlantic Railroad. “We oppose the sale of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, which is a prec ious legacy handed down to us by our fathers. The lease of this magnifi cent property expires in 1919 and we urge the legislature and the next gov ernor of Georgia to look diligently and carefully to its interest and re lease to the best advantage. “We declare not only for a lower tax rate, but we promise the people of Georgia that the taxpayer shall get as much in protection as he pays out in taxes. Increased protection and lower taxes are the basic principles of our party platform. Sanitation and Health. "We congratulate the state of Geor gia on the new sanitary and health and vital statistics laws passed by the last legislature, as the health of our people is paramount to every other issue, and we urge that these laws be rigidly nforeed. "Our great university system, Is a source of pride to all, and we urge that it be extended along the line of agricultural teachings. Our common school system Is also a source of pride to every Georgian, and urge that the largest appropriation possible be made to them, and we also earnestly urge that our teachers he better paid, and that payment should be made promptly when due. Labor and Capital. "We congratulate the state on the harmony existing between labor and capital, as we feel that it is cause for congratulation to the democratic par ty. In the great state of Georgia we should invite capital to invest and al low it to expand to its utmost capac ity and labor must have its just re ward. We pledge the democratic par ty not only to encourage capital, but to protect labor with just and ade quate legislation. Publio Roads. "Our progress in public road build ing in the past few years has been phenomenal; and the state should co- operate with the general government to get every appropriation possible to continue the work which will enhance our land beyond computation. We recommend that we have a separate bureau to assist and encourage this department so essential to our state. "The heroes of the ‘Lost Cause’ who were glorious in war and renowned in peace are rapidly passing away, but the remaining ones and their wives should be generously provided for, as the debt of gratitude we owe to them we will never be able to repay. ‘We will bind them to our hearts and wear them forever. "We hereby declare for permanent registration of voters and desire to see this system, perfected, If it needs it, as we regard the rights of the bal lot and the restrictions thrown about it as elemental and fundamental to good government, being, In fact, the very foundation of honest govern ment. State Bends. “We protest against any farther bond issues except it becomes a dire necessity, but we are glad to say that the state’s finances are In such con dition that no bond issue is necessary ir even within the range of probabil ity. County Unit Plan. "We reaffirm the last democratic platform as to the county unit plan, believing it to be sound and Just, and we pledge the democracy of Georgia to its support and enforcement. The small country counties sparsely pop ulated. must he protected against the large maporities of the city coun ties. “No state in the Union has more equitable or better laws or more effi cientcourts than the state of Georgia. It Is approved beyond question that lustice is free and our courts are open at all times to the humblest and poor est citizen. The verdicts of juries and the judgments of courts should he held So far as practicable, techni calities should be abolished and Jus tice, with her strong arm, should hold the balance even. "We call upon all Georgians in this, the greatest era of our prosper ity, to assist us in carrying out our pledge to the people. We must not tear down but build up, every insti tution and interestof our great and expanding commonwealth. It is a badge of honor to be a Georgian, and equally so to he a democrat; and let us all, collectively amd individually, put our shoulders to the wheels of progress and make our state even more than ever the ‘pride of the na tion.’ “We recommend the adoption of the Torrens land title system.” THE NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMED Four Members From Each of the Congressional Districts Throughout Georgia Macon, Ga.—The new state executive committee by congressional districts, as A CHE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA, GA. ,mm . * ZA Andreas Hofer— The fon-keeperßatriot of theTyiol TvD THIS peasant-leader Liberty was as much the breath of life as it is to the strong-winged eagles of the Alps, io achieve it for himself and his mountain brothers he gladly laid down his life. No less a personality than Napoleon vanquished him, and it was because he feared him that the Great Emperor ordered Hofer shot Every atom of Andreas Hofer loved Liberty He demanded it for himself and willing ly gave it to others In this respect he is no different than are our thousands of Tyrolese cithens. Personal and National Liberty to those of Tyrolean blood is a religion To a man they will light for it and to a man they will die for it. When asked to vote for LVohibition they do as would do the great patriot Hofer— VOTE AGAINST IT. “Thou shalt NOT eat this—thou shalt NOT drink that" is insolent legislation to those of Tyrolean blood. Anheuser-Busch are proud to serve their thousands of Tyrolese patrons. For 57 years these people have been mod J erate users of their honestly-brewed beers BUDWEISER is a favorite wherever they reside. Seven A thousand, five hundred people are daily required to meet the constantly increasing demand for BUDWEISER. A ‘ Its sales exceed those of any other beer by millions of bottles. Anheuser-Busch -snouts,u.aa. II Bottled only at the home plant selected by caucuses nnd unanimously adopted by the convention, Is ns follows: First district—N. J. Norman, liberty; J. A. Brannon, Bulloch; It. J. Rogers, Tattnall; F. G. Ral.b, Jenkins. Second idstriet —W. J. Vereen, Col fiultt; B. B. Bush, Miller; P. M. Cum mlng, Decatur; H. H. Merry, Mitchell. Third district A. B. Cook, Ben Hill; J. Lawrence, Turner; .1. R. Stathsm, Sumter; J. G. Dear, Terrell. Fourth district—R. B. Dismukes, Mus cogee; A. H. Freeman, Coweta; J. R. 1-unßford, Harris; Buford Boykin Car roll. Fifth district—D. B. Bullard. Camp bell; J. B. Bodenharner, Dekalb; J. O. Cochran, Fulton; G. A. Almond, Rock dale. Sixth district —Alf Blalock, Clayton; R. I* Dickey; Crawford; J. B. Jackson, Jones; Will Mitchell, Pike. Seventh district—John W. Vandiver, Floyd; George V. Welch, Cobb; J. L. Head, Haralson; W. C. Martin, Whit field. Klghth district —R. L. McCommons, Greene; Percy Mlddlehrooks, Morgan; R. L. Taylor, Newton; D. T. Barnes, Franklin. Ninth district —R. I* J. Smith, Jack son; B. L. Smith, Fannin; A. T. Greene, Gwinnett; Claude Bond. Stephens. Tenth district—H. W. Shaw, Rich mond; George Carswell, Wilkinson; J. A. Beasley, Taliaferro; Clayton Robson. Baldwin Eleventh district —R. L. Bennett, Wayne; J. R. Davis, Brooks; W. E. Sir mans, Ware; A. R. Grant. Jeff Davis. Twelfth district —Emmett Houser, Houston; Dr. J. B. Peacock, Bleckley; Dr. B. T. Coleman, Emanuel; N. M. Patton, Wilcox. The romlmttea from the state a large will be announced later by the chairman, flic hire; LOG ROLLING, RIVER-HARBOR Resolution Introduced for Con gressional Probe of Influences at Work on Pending Bill. Washington, D. C.—Congressional In qqulry Into activities of the national rivers and harbors congress and rail way corporations contributing to It, In favor of the pending rivers and harbors bill Is proposed In a resolution Intro duced by Representative Frear of Wis consin. The resolution asks the Judiciary com mittee to determine If the National Riv ers and Harbors Congress and the Dredgers Congress are responsible for "back fire on senators and members of the house in favor of the rivers and har bors bill" and If the former organisa tion Is a “log rolling concern, formed to advance a 'speclea of mutual bribery among Its members' at the country's ex pense.'' Among corporations cited In the reso lution as contributors to the Mississippi t-evee Association, which It declare* I* Identical In Intents and purposes with the National Rivers and Harbors Con gress sre the Southern, Mobile and 6hlo, Frisco, Missouri Pacific, Chicago, rtmk Island and Pacific, HI. Louis, Southwestern and Illinois Central Rail road and the International Harvester Company, TAKE 14 STAFF OFFICERB. Pa ris, via London, 12:20 p. m. The Petit Parisian today Hays fourteen German staff officers havo been cap tured arid sent to Klrnes, In the De partment of Gurd. Budweisei Means Moderation Phone 2036 and Say: “Send Me The Herald” J. H. O’Byme Distributor Augusta, Georgia High Water Mark Four Years Record AUGUST CIRCULATION OF THE ■■■ = AUGUSTA HERALD AUGUST ’ DAILY AVERAGE. 1911 7,632 1912 8,679 1913 10,601 1914 14,320 Showing an increase for August, 1914, over August, 1911, of 87.6 Per Cent* The Herald guarantees all advertisers the largest circulation of any Augusta news paper. Advertisers and agencies are invited to test the accuracy of these figures in compar ison with the claims of any other Augusta newspaper. THREE fiuig fcjMJ pln 111 lliL llfSEl