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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
House Gets Many
Bills on First Dav.

The following bills were submitted in
the House;
Edmondson, of Brooks-Biu providing
for a constitutional convention:
Cole of Bartow-Bin providing for ins
heritanCe tax;
Slater, of Bryan-Bn to establish a
public highway from the beginning of
Kings Ferry Bridge on the Ogeechee
River in Bryan County, through the
counties of Bryan. Liberty Mcintosh,
GlNnn or Wayne and Camden to some
suitable point on the line between
Florida and Georgia.
Turner, of Bulloch-Bm providing for
establishment of Gambler County:
Lynch, Of Clarke-Bnl to provide for
system Of equalization of tax assess
ments;
Clark, Of Dougherty-Bm allowing
County Commissioners to provide funds
for support of Albany hospital
Adams, Of Hall-Providing for estah-
'ishment of Barrow County:
Blackburn, OF Fulton-Bll providing
for the appointment of public highway
commissions
Akin. Of Glynn-Bnl providing for ap-
preparation OF $4,000 annually TO geolog
cal survey;
Meaders. Of Oconee-Bm requiring
,tamping of boots and shoes when sub
titute for leather is used;
Swift, of Muscogee-Bil requiring pay
eut of special taxes when property is
transferred under win or other Inherit
roe.
AfcCrory. Of Schley-Bin providing for
7nointment of text book commission;
Wheatley. Of Sumter-Bill providing
or the Speaker of the House succeeding
the governorship in the event of dealt
President and President Pro Tempore
2 the Senate;
Tcotle. of Tatnau-BW providing for
esta blishment of Hampton County.
Harris. Of Washingtnn-Rill to amend
sections 15I2-15lS Of second volume.
'sde of Georgia by striking out both
sections and adding in lieu thereof a
rtion authorizing the State to pay the
Pee fixed by section ST. to the ordlnaries
their pension work and for other
r~DOSeS.
Ellis OF Ilit-Blll 10 provide an act To
establish an experiment farm to be
known as the South Georgia Experiment
station
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banker. manufacturer, Iaborer or man
Of the professions, which has not felt its
serious consequences.
Therefore, to lay additional burdens
upon our people at this time viii be
disastrous and unWise, and | sincerely
trust that in providing for this deficit
IN the treasury you will find other
means than that Of increase in the yari-
Gus taxes Of the state.
We viii be called upon to correct the
present evils ln our taxing system, a
system which Is now so antiquated, in
many instances so inadequate and so
asst and 10 correct these evils in such
manner as viii equalize the burdens OF
taxation and adjust the present inequi-
ties and inequalities Of our law, offers
to us the highest opportunity for the
exercise Of wise craftsmanship and real
service to the State"
Boifeuillett Gets 40 Votes.
A total OF 40 votes was recorded
for Boifeuillett. A committee Of three
was appointed to escort him to the
clerks desk.
Immediately following this a mes
sage was sent to the Senate
informing that body that the House
was in order, and that a committee
OF five, to meet with a committee Of
three from the Senate. to inform
the Governor that the General AS
sembly was in order, was appointed
A resolution for the appointment
Of success. unanimous consent being
the committee Of three from the SEN
ate to arrange for the inauguration
OF Governor Slaton then was adopted
Nominations for Speaker Pro Tenn
were called for. r. H. McMichael, OF
Marion. and A. S. J. Stovan, of FL
bert were the only two men noml-
mated. there being a large number
OF seconds for each man.
This vote was one OF the most ex-
citing In the history Of the House
being neck and neck throughout. As
the roll call progressed the vote stood
"a, 1910, 14-14 1913. 20-20.
Then McMichael began to forge
ahead the vote going McMichael 35.
Stovall 81, then 1896, 50-42, 52-4
51-53, 6O-54 64-56. $3.50. 71-64, 1911
1874, 1851, 9S-S5 McMichael wins
Speaker Raps for Order.
Mrs. Rosa Tolbert Reid was an
nounced as postmistress Of the House
D.. T. Paulk. of Ben Hin County, was
re- elected messenger without opposi-
ton.
Speaker Burwell was forced to rap
for order repeatedly. Upon order Of
the Speaker the aisles were cleared
and the members ordered 10 remain
IN their own seats while in the cham
Der.
w. T Morris, Of Tolbert County.
was reelected dOorkeeper There
was no opposition and the Rev. II. J.
Ellis, Of Fulton County, was elected
chaplain Of the House.
An effort to dispense with the filing
of bills during the opening day failed
to success unanimous consent being
required, and several objections be-
ing voiced
Following the fling of new bills
the reading Of the Governors message
was announced Representative c.
r. McCrory, Of Schley County. moved
that the House adjourn without the
reading of the message, but the mo-
ton was lost by a heavy roll of
noes"
immediately following the conclu-
sion of The reading of the Governors
message the House was declared ad-
iourned until Thursday morning at 10
O'clock
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feuiIlet appointed Burwelrs three ri
walls for the Speakership to escort him
to the rostrum They were Harde-
man. Fullbright and Sheppard.
Great applause greeted their pro-
cedure down the hall with him The
appointment OF his rivals as an es-
cort caused a ripple Of merriment to
pass around the House.
Applause greeted Speaker Bur
wells address throughout
Minter Wimberly, Of Bib placed
in nomination John T. Boifeuillet as
Clerk Of the House referring to him
as the Golden hearted gentleman
from Bib, and the "handsomest man
in Georgia" For fifteen minutes
members of the House INDUCED in
the making OF complimentary speech
es extolling the virtues and manly
pulchritude of Boilfeuillet. whose in
innate friends ancctjonately call him
John Bullyfoot,' and who has been
Clerk of the House since the memory
Of man runneth not TO the contrary.
No name was offered I'm opposition to
Boifeuillet,
Tax Reform Urged.
Burwell, in assuming the Speaker
ship, urged tax reforms, saying,
among other things:
There are, with me no scars TO heal
or enemies TO puiish. and / sincerely
trust that you can and will reciprocate
the feelings Of sincere personal regard
and friendship that ! entertain for every
member Of this House.
For the past several years since the
limitation of 5 mills was wisely placed
upon the taxing power Of the General
Assembly, appropriations have been
from time TO time increased beyond
the revenues Of the State until to-day
we find a deficit in our State Treasury
which the honor and integrity Of the
State demands we should correct
"To do this, and TO do IL wisely, will
require our best thought and highest
patriotism. In It's consideration we
should on the one hand keep in mind
the demands and needs Of the State
and her various institutions, and with
liberal justice provide for all, In order
that the dignity OF the state may be
preserved and her institutions fostered.
protected and developed; but. on the
other hand, | can nut beg you re-
member the present condition Of our
people
Taxes High Enough.
Let me assure you l am no pessim-
list and ] fully realize and appreciate
that Georgia is rich and prosperous In
the possession Of boundless natural re-
sources. more varied perhaps than any
Of her sister States, and that her basic
credit is well founded and established
beyond the thought of criticism; yet IT
is manifest fact 20 all IN close touch
with our constituency that the crop
conditions OF the past two years have
placed unusual burdens upon our peo-
pie and there rs no business or interest
in Georgia, whether farmer. merchant,
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suggestion, a dispute between a rail-
road company and it's employees is
arbitrated. Suppose that the award
of the arbitration board is in favor
of the employees. Is there any pow
er that can make the railroad COM
pany keep me or any of my fellow
on the company's payroll?
Is there any way to stop the hundred
and one similar methods of reprisal
that the railroads may adopt under
the compulsory arbitration system?
o. KS Sympathetic Strikes.
Because the labor unionists are a
small group in the population is no
reason why their rights should have
less weight than the rights of the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Burwell's Speech
Marks House Opening.

Promptly at 10 o'clock Secretary
Boifeunlet called the House to order
Prayer was offered by the Rev John
r.. white Of the Second Baptist
Church. chaplain Of the House. This
was followed by the administering of
the oath to each member by Chief
Justice w. H. Fish
A large crowd witnessed the open
ing Of the 50-day session. The gall
leries were filed.
Long before the opening hour the
House chamber was filled with n
good -humored crowd OF Legislators.
with the Speakership settled by the
withdrawal Of Sheppard and Harde-
man. members OF the House found
themselves devoid OF anything to
cause excitement. For few minutes
the lobbyists forgot their lobbying
end the only thing to indicate that It
was a political gathering was the so
betting of votes Of the various can
didates for the smaller offices.
Standing Room Only.
BY 1890 O'Clock standing room in
The House was at premium. Every
seat was taken, while the crowd lined
the walls
During the administering of the
cath the lobbyists returned to their
natural state, and the buttonholing
began again
Election Of William II. Burwell, OF
Hancock County, as Speaker OF the
House was a somewhat quiet affair
No name was offered in opposition.
while q score OF Representatives were
on their feet TO second his nomination
by l.. r. Akin, Of Glenn County, as
Speaker Harris of Washington; J.
,. Slade, Of Muscogee. Shelby My
rick. Of Chatham, and Adams, of
Hail were the first men TO spring to
their feet.
5un~sll Without Opposition.
The roll call showed 10 votes for
Burwell. Temporary Chairman Bot
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Chicago Noise Peril
Shown by Albanian

CHICAGO. June 25.-The incessant
noise of the downtown district of
Chicago has distinct effect on Chi
cagoans, and they do not know what
relaxation means, DR.. ]. ChestOn
King. of Atlanta. Ga, last night told
the conference of alienists and neurol-
ogists who are considering ways and
means of decreasing degeneracy and
dementia
THE loop Is guilty OF more and
longer continued noise than any sim
liar area in the world" declared DR.
King.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
AS5Ll.3LY Gets
DOWN To REAL
BUSINESS
Anderson Wins Fight for Senate
Presidency, BurweII for the
Speaker of House.
Continued From Page I.

answered the query propounded 20
them. as to whether they would ia
vor legislation to perfect the Webb
law. in the affirmative. and that fiat
tened out all chance for excitement
along that line.
"Drys" Fail to Change Vote.
It is evident that the injection Of
the prohibition issue did not change
a vote.
Senator f. L. Smith. Of the Ninth
District, was elected President pro
tenn Of the Senate. He is a new mem
Der. and has achieved large meas
ure Of popularity during the past few
days He defeated Senator W. J.
Bush by vote Of 81 to ..
Charles S. Northen was elected.
without opposition to his old posi-
tion Of secretary Of the Senate.
After the election Of officers the
Senate heard the Governors message
read and adjourned for the day.
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others. Neither can there be any OBJ
lection to the practice of sympathet-
ic strikes. against which the Govern
or inveighs.
IF it should be only one man whose
rights are attacked, the whole union
is bound to fight in his behalf until
its treasury is exhausted. That mans
rights established, the decision has
an effect on the whole body of la
| bOrers.
THE Governor speaks of courts
and juries, but l would ask him at
what courts and at the hands of what
juries can the laboring man get equa-
bic decisions on the questions that
arise from time to timer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Tennessee Military
School Hit by Fire

KNOXVILLE. June 25.-The build
ings of the Tennessee Military Insti-
tute at Sweetwater were threatened
with destruction in fire that started
early to-day. The buildings were at
the mercy of the flames because the
town of Sweetwater has no fire pro-
lection.
The loss will exceed SIS, 1000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Dead in Explosion
Likely to Exceed 80

BUFFALO, n Y, June 25.-The
number Of missing men in the Hues-
ted fire now totals twenty six. The
police at noon said six more men. in
addition to these twenty believed to
be killed, have not returned 10 their
homes. Seven bodies have been re-
covered, so that the list Of dead in
the explosion of yesterday afternoon
very likely will exceed thirty.
A number Of the 40 injured prob
ably Will die.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Joyriding Puts End
To Brides Happiness

Shortly after she married W. NJ.
Groves he took to joy riding with fair
young neighbors and told them he
had secured a divorce from her, ac-
cording to Mrs. Annie Groves petit
ton for divorce filed with the Supe-
rior Court Wednesday,
She said he was a model young
man until after the honeymoon, when
he began drinking, treated her cruel
", and finally deserted her.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
LEADERS
SCORE BROWN
FOR ATTACK
Continued From Page I.

tries, even In some of the States Of
the Union. but in Georgia, never
Ideas Approach lmbeciIc.
His ideas border on the imbecilic.
II is utter nonsense to say that the
increased wages obtained by the
members of the labor unions has i'm
posed a tax on those who happen not
to be members 1t is a matter of in
dustrial history that where the labor
unions have procured better wages
those outside the union have been
similarly benefited, if not quite in the
same degree.
THE foremost economists of the
country. those who look at the sub
ject without the bias which might
be accredited to the labor unionist
himself, are pretty generally agreed
that the labor union not only has set
the standard of wages and the hours
of labor but also has set the stand
ard of living among the working
people. who in the final analysis are
one of the strongest bulwarks of the
State. They not only admit, but de-
clare freely, that the reforms OBJ
tanned by the unionists have been of
benefit to the people al large.
How foolish, then. is it to assert
that the activities of the labor unions
are imposing tax on the remainder
of the States citizens.
AssaiIs Compulsory Arbitration.
His suggestion that compulsory
arbitration be one Of the laws placed
upon our statute books constitutes a
most dangerous principle. Who has
a right to say that | shall arbitrate?
Il believe in arbitration, but no one
has the power to make me arbitrate.
Suppose, following out the Governors
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Wounded Americus
Police Chief Dying

= ANIERICUS, June 25.-Chief of Po-
lice w. c. Barrows who was fatally
shot and whose assailant was lynched
Saturday night, is not expected to
live until night. Previous to o-day
his condition was considered rather
favorable, but during the morning he
failed rapidly.
No further trouble in the event of
his death is expected
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
Advance Guard Off
To Gettysburg Field

PHILADELPHIA, June 25.-The
advance guard of the army of vet
Grams of the war between the States
who will attend the fiftieth ami
versary of the battle of Gettysburg on
the historic field next week left the
Reading Terminal this morning.
The advance detachment is going
ahead to prepare accommodations and
commissary arrangements for the
body of the army.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
PLoW MERGER DENIED.

CHATTANOOGA, June 25.-The
Moline Pillow Company will not abb
sorb the Chattanooga Pillow Com
pany, according to announceme II
from the offices of the local concern
to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
GRIM MaRNlNe TO PLorrERs

CONSTANTINOPLE. June 25.-As
a warning to an plotters the bodies
Of twelve Turkish reactionaries
hanged Yesterday for the assassina-
tion Of Grand Nizier NahmuI Shev-
ket Pasha were allowed 10 swing upon
the giboet in Bayazid Square 24I
hours.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
FOR INDIGESTION

Take HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
Half teaspoonful In water before meals Win
be found a grateful RELIEF from distress after
eating Adv.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-26
SEASHORE TRIPS.

Take our advice-and colored
glasses. John L. Moore & Sons.
~ North Broad Street, optical
specialists.
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COVER widely
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The roll call showed 10 votes for
Burwell Temporary Chairman Bot
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
GREAT PREPARATIONS
FOR MINING CONGRESS.

President II. L. Herzlnger of the
Southern Oregon and Northern Cali
fornla Mining congress, has received
word from Redding, California,
where the coming session OF the con-
gress will be held, that great prep
aratons are being made for the en-
tertalnment of the mining men there
next month The dates for the con-
gress have been set for May 21st to
gath, running concurrently with the
last days of the big carnival that will
hold forth from May 10th to cath.
running concurrently with the last
days OF the big carnival that will
hold forth from May 18th to gath.
The programs have not yet been cir
culated, but the list of speakers will
be announced in the near future.
Grants Pass will have several speak
ers, and large delegation is ex-
pected to go from here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
ANDERSON WINS TARGET
MATCH WITH JOHNSTON

The referee decided Wednesday
that NJ. j. Anderson was entitled to
all the honors there were in the tar
get match between Anderson and At
torney Johnston, his gun having
made the most noise when it was dis
charged The score book showed
that Anderson found eight targets
while his opponent could negotiate
but half as many, though Johnston
insists that he has evidence that his
shells were tampered with, and the
shot extracted and added to the An
derson loads. He threatens to bring
the matter before the grand jury
next week If ample apology is not
forthcoming, and a new match ar
ranged
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
GRADUATION ADDRESS by
PRESIDENT KERR.

President w. j. Kerr, OF the Oregon
Agricultural college, has been en-
gagged to deliver the commencement
day address before the graduating
class of Grants Pass high school
Graduation day this year will be
on May Goth, but the exercises of the
week will be ushered in with the
commencement sermon, to be preach
ed by the Rev. l. II. Teel, pastor of
the local Christian church. at the
Newman Methodist Episcopal church,
on Sunday, May 18th. Monday even
Ing, at the high school auditorium,
the class day exercises will be held,
but the students are making plans
for more than usually interesting
program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
ALL VARIETIES EXCEPT APPLES
HEAVY CROP.
TREES NOW In FULL BLOOM
County Inspector Burke Reports Out
look Most Promising Through
out the Rogue Valley.

The belated blossoms of the fruit
trees of the Rogue valley are now
bursting into full bloom, and the
country for the first time in the his
tory of fruit culture sees practically
all varieties of deciduous fruit trees
covered with blossoms at the one
time. Usually there is greater length
to the blooming season, but this
spring has been backward, the cool
weather holding all the trees back
till the past few days have brought all
out at once.
This will be a record breaker for
the production of nearly all varieties
of fruit in the Grants Pass district" "
remarked Fruit Inspector Burke.
Peaches, pears, cherries, plums,
prunes, etc., have never given great
er promise than now, and we surely
will have a great crop OF apples
there will not be a full crop, the
trees taking a partial rest after a
year of such heavy production as last.
This year there may not be more
than a fourth of the normal apple
crop, but with added acreage ocming
into bearing the shipments from
Grants Pass should still be very
large"
Mr.. Burke reports the orchards in
excellent condition, well cared for
and free from disastrous disease Be-
ing late in coming into bloom, the
danger from frost is greatly lessen
ed and less smudging will he re-
quired should it be necessary to
bring the smudge pots into use al
all.
The outlook for all berries and
bush fruits is equally as good as that
of the tree fruits.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
COMMERCIAL CLUB
APPOINTMENTS MADE.

Because of the Home Industry
meeting at the Commercial club
rooms Monday evening the regular
business of the club was postponed
till next Monday night, when sew
eral business matters will come be-
fore the club members for consider
alton. President Kroh is mapping
out plan for bringing results from
the activities of the club during the
coming season. and is taking up his
duties at the head of the body with
enthusiasm.
He has announced the standing
committees for the coming year as
follows:
House committee-R II. Kroh,
chairman; R. w, Clarke, T. B. Cor
nell.
Auditing committee-SamH H. Bak-
er, chairman; Geo. P. Jester, Harry
X. Clarke.
Reading room-C. H. Demaray.
Reception and Entertainment
Marshall Hooper, chairman; e. s.
VanDyke, e. R. Lawrence.
Membership committee-E. T. Nc
Kinstry, chairman; Geo. e. Lund-
berg r. w. Clarke.
Committee on municipal affairs
A. A. Porter, chairman; Frank Mash
burn. Wilford Allen, B. c. Dunlap.
II. p. Cramer.
Civic improvement committee-H.
l.. Gilkey, chairman; Robert @,
Smith. H. D. Norton.
Membership soliciting committee
-Edw. H, Richard, Chairman; H,
H. Allyn, H. G. Bobzien, DR.. e. N,
Bywater, G. l.. Hobart, Fred A. Will
liams, A. Wylberg, Chas. E. Wise, T.
E. Gilmore, w. d. Fry, o. L. Ragan
and A. c. Holcomb.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
One More Saloon Wanted.
CHINESE HIGH BINDERS
RELEASED on BAIL.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-Ad-
mission to $4,000 bail each was
granted by Superior Judge Dunno
here today to the nine Chinese high
binders accused of the murder Of Lee
Fong Sing, an aged member of the
Suey Sing tong. The case was then
put over until next Monday to be set
for trial. The defendants are Off
GERS Of the suey Sing and Bing Kong
tongs.
The federal and police investiga-
tlon into the sanguinary conflict is to
be thorough.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
IOWA MAN FOR
BOARD OF APPRAISERS

WASHINGTON, April l7-It was
announced here today that President
Wilson had decided to appoint Jerry
Sullivan Of Des Moines, Iowa, a mem
ber OF the board Of appraisers for the
port OF New York. The president
several days ago decided to appoint
VIII King Of oregon a member Of the
game board
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-04-18
"CINDERELLA" TO BE
STAGED by STUDENTS

The annual cantata by the pupils
OF the public schools will be held on
May 9Th and 10th, at the opera house,
under the direction Of Miss Messen-
ger. Two hundred and fifty Of the
young people are to appear in the
rendition of the beautiful production,
Cinderella"
The annual cantata has usually
filed the house to overaowing, many
not being able to gain admlttance to
the building, so this year It will be
given on two nights so that all will
have an opportunity 10 witness II.