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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
ByAll Means Let theBureau
of Municipal Research
Continue
Continue

Frederic j. Paxon recently asked several leading of At
his guests luncheon if they of
the Bureau of Municipal Research continuing its work There
twenty present. and any had criticism make
of the work of the bureau he held his Most Of them knew
DONE all they liberty
to express their opinion freely
AS of fact the Bureau of Municipal Research has
done good the that be es
mated secured of Sands Mr. Lind
hom municipal research experts make studies of conditions
Atlanta and in complete reports
These reports masterpieces for horoughnss and fairness
and contain practically the information needed by the commit
will draft charter for the city That committee
not do follow the MAN. the remedies suggested by
experts work the countless evils system point
ed
this work is only the beginning of all the bureau
comph By cooperating with bureaus in other cities keeping
thorough municipal and work providing all
municipal information become essential to the vel
fare of Atlanta.
By all means, let the bureau continue its work.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Banking Methods of Euro
pean Peasants

The Taft for the investigation of rural credit
Europe has made discoveries that of time
work beneicent change in American banking methods
would be ronica chapter of history if the fnan
and Europe should length sit at the
feet peasants fundamental principles of sound
banking has happened often the history of the world that
simplest intelligence have pierced the heart of sub
ec while great of the have been lost in the in
tricaees of their ingenuity.
credit system worked than half century
ago by burgomaster of the little of Weyerbusch in
bleak forest district of Westerwa in the Upper Rhine Country
spread abroad through Germany and other European
called the Raesen method after the who first
brought group poor discouraged peasants pra
liberty prosperity fraternity
than twelve thousand farming communities Europe
main principle this banking system the idea that
Of menand that enterpsng community ought to lend its
credit members proportion their known capacity
the welfare
The first bank of this type established capital of
less than fifteen hundred dollars which turned be quite
sufficient discovered that large gold is
essary banking institution that knows how make itself
clearing for the values of the products of honest
and efficient
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
The Minimum Wage

open that question the legal estab
lishment of minimum purely question in this
counytha not yet called the problem
with any such remedies
The minimum principle put into would simply
give formal public sanction that men have right TO
combine keep wages Nobody the legal right of 1885,
900 clothing workers combination establishment
minimum in their particular calling Why should there be
doubt of the right of the majority people to do what
minorities actually doing9
If the American public shall to take the cause of
underpad labor into their hands manner il will be
induced to take the step the hope of avoiding
and inconvenience the public the unceang private
war of wage-workers for better working conditions
1t will be urged also with great force all civilized
countries the public authority obliged practical fact to guar
ane minimum standard of vngnce the universal sentiment
OF humanity will not openly and avowedy people die of
cold and hunger in streets
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
By B. G. FORBES.
By WINSOR M'CAY.

obsessed by the notion that they
could do as they pleased provided
they broke no specific statute. They
had got 1t into their heads that
they were all-powerful; that their
abilities were Napoleonic; that they
were destined to rule financial
America as they might see fit, and
that the public had no business to
interfere.
Well. misconceptions have been
removed. Scales have been torn
from a few eyes. A few bankers
have been cured of astigmatism.
They now see thing in truer per-
spective.
Similarly. the evidence given by
ex-President Corey, of the United
States Steel Corporation, has been
illuminating. If it can not be dis
proved. more than one man holding
high place will pass under a cloud
Some one has been guilty of false
swearing. The public can not be
blamed for feeling that dust has
been thrown in their eyes, or for
insisting that the truth must be
established, no matter whose honor
sinks into the mire.
There is danger that in seeking to
insure reforms too drastic laws will
be propounded. We can not afford
to burn down the house to get rid
of rats. Because the financial and
industrial fabric of the country
needs new patches we can not tear
it to shreds.
Tremendous responsibility rest
upon the new administration Mr..
Wilson is a comparatively untried
statesman. Certain recent utter
ances were not calculated to in
crease confidence in his Judgment,
even though they cast no unfa-
vorable reflection upon his aim and
motive.
Then there will be no balance
wheel in the next congress. The
chief executive, the senate, the
house all will be Democratic. They
can pass whatever bills they choose
irrespective of Republican wishes.
This new political situation is one
that responsible men of affairs are
giving the gravest consideration.
Until they can discern what course
is to be followed they will not go
ahead with energy and confidence.
Washington will be the arbiter of
business during the first half of
1913. Later the crops will be an
important factor, although even
should they be bountiful, the adj
ministration will hold the keys to
prosperity and depression.
Despite preliminary signs of a
slackening in activity, the majority
of business men are still talking OPP
tlmistically.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Atlanta, Ga.
sIcKLEs AND THE SOUTH.

Editor The Georgian:
Permit me to thank you for your
editorial headed General Slckles
and an Absurd Offer From South
erner."
l not only indorse it heartily
myself, but 1 have heard three of
the most gallant Confederate vet
Grams l know indorse it warmly,
and state that it expresses their
feelings, and in extremely polite
language. at that.
There is one sentence in partic-
ular that l resent. in one of the
statements given out by the author
of the absurd suggestion that the
South rush to the rescue of old
Sickles, and that Is wherein she
states, "If General Lee were alive
and threatened with arrest" etc.
1t is impossible to imagine Gen
eral Lee Threatened with arrest"
for Incorporating other peoples
money!
I protest the suggestion of any
sort of likeness between General
Lee and General Sickles-there is
nothing about Sickles, never was,
and never will be, that suggests
Lee.
The North has come to honor the
name of Lee almost if not quite as
fully as the South-od Sickles is
honored neither in the North nor
the South.
Let Sickles relatives. or friends.
if he has any, do what they please
for him. l wish him no harm. But
l do not want to be bothered with
him-do not want to hear about
him even. He has hated the South
pcrsstently and vilified her for
years. That isn't hurting the South,
but it is mighty good reason why
the South should not be called upon
to make itself foolish because of
him.
Again | thank you for your time
~ and altogether conservative edi-
torial on the Sickles matter.
SOUTHERNER
Atlanta. ca
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Gen. Sickles and the South
Letters From Readers Of The Georgian
"oFFER is PREPosTERous."

Editor The Georgian
heartily approve of your edito-
rial on General Sickles and an
Absurd Offer From a Southerner."
Had he lost the money through
no fault of his own, people. both
Northerners and Southerners,
might view the situation in a diff
ferent light. But with the facts in
view, the offer of Mrs. Longstreet
is doubly absurd, however patriotic
her motives may be.
Let the G.. A. r. or the United
States government pay him out.
Both have been his source of liv-
ing for sixty odd years-and he
might possibly wiggle little more
out of them.
But for our veterans and camps
who fought for the Lost Cause, who
laid down the rifle for the pillow,
who went through the darkest of
Reconstruction days, to raise nearly
$4,000 for an alleged embezzler
who is, at least, old enough to
know better, it is preposterous.
We will not countenance for one
minute the truly ridiculous sug-
gestion and offer of Mrs. Long
street. Very respectfully,
c. A. SEALS.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Atlanta, Ga.
LET'S REMEMBER OUR OWN Fl

After quoting The Georgian
editorial on the plan of SCUM
erner to raise a fund for Genera
Sickles, The Savannah Press says
General Sickles is one Of u
few men left who doesn't seem
have become thoroughly convince
that the war is over. If we y
going to raise any money IN W
South for war veterans, let's give
to those right at home who deSe''
1t and who haven't taken tna'
which they had no legal claim
Had General Sickles honoraO'
and with no faint upon his cnSi
acter met with misfortune anu !
this way merited the help ana "
assistance of the people OF ~
country, nc one would oolect
lending him all the aid posSiO-'
But his misfortunes have come !
we understand it, through hls ia,l
ure to honorably and honestly u-
charge a trust"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Gainesville, Ga.
"APPLY Fund 70 BETTER cAus

Editor The Georgian:
l am not in the habit Of Writin
to editors commencing editorials
but yours of today, General Sickle
and the Absurd Offer From
Southerner," is so timely and wei
put 1 can not refrain from express
ing an appreciation.
The "Southerner" in question |
seeking foreign lands for philan
thropic work. She is going to tn
Atlantic ocean for fish that can y
caught in the nearby streams
One is rather forced into the 0eI
lief that the Southerner is seeking
notoriety rather than showing snI
cere intentions to assuage grief an
suffering. If she has sufficient "
tluence in this section of the counj
try-and I hope she has-to raSs
a fund of $23,476, she should appY
it at once for a better cause an
along the lines you suggest.
Very truly,
Atlanta, Ga. b. NJ. NJ
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
MISGUIDED SENTIMENT
Editor The Georgian:


Permit me to voice my appre
citation of your editorial of Tues
day with regard to Mrs. Long
streets misguided sentiment viii
reference to General Sickles.
With wiring prayers to Theo
dore Roosevelt "in convention as
sembled" at Chicago, and this las
grandstand play to the North thi
erstWhile patriotic woman of tn
South begins to forget the honore
name she so proudly bears.
Sincerely,
GUS C. EDWARDS.
Ola rkeSUille Ca
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
"A GOOD SUGGESTION

Editor The Georgian:
l heartily approve your Susss,
ton that Charles S. Barrett Nv
of the National Farmers UNION
in every way fitted for pLa''
Mr.. Wilson's cabinet as secie'"'.
agriculture. l know Of no one
would honor the office more u ,,,
would be more capable OF uea u
with the questions affecting ip. .T
ers and farming than MI p0-
Yours is a happy sugges w.
good suggestion and ! sur IN
trust the president-elect WIN sou
the name Of Mr.. Barrett ever!
sideration when he is engage
making up his cabinet p
Madison, Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Money Trust Inquiry

TOW has High Finance come
through the fire to which 1t
has been subjected by the
Pujo Money Trust" Investigating
Committee?
What has been disclosed? What
will be the results?
The first and most important de-
duction is that the United States
needs, without one moments un-
necessary delay, proper currency
and banking system.
Second. The financial giants have
on the whole exercised their unlim-
tied strength with as much moder-
alton, and with as high ethics, as
could be expected from mere NOR
tails. although admittedly the ten
dency has been toward undue con-
centration.
Third. In addition to a new cur
rency scheme, certain laws prob
ably will be passed curbing the
powers and privileges of private
bankers in their dealing with inter
state corporations and national
banks
Proved Very Useful.
Fourth. The stock exchange will
undoubtedly be incorporated and
stringent measures taken to correct
existing abuses-although less will
be actually achieved in this respect
by legislation than the people have
been led to anticipate
Fifth, Proposals to forbid in
terlocking directories" will be
brought forward and may cause
disturbance. but in the end nothing
probably will be done.
Sixth. Financiers have learned
the salutary lesson that they can
not hope to go on doing things
inimical to the public will.
Seventh. In future there will be
greater publicity of higher sphere"
ongoings and especially Of new
capital flotations.
Eighth. Gigantic mergers viii not
be attempted by the leading bank
ing houses except on terms that
can stand the searchlight--the
Amalgamated episode is most un-
likely to be repeated.
Ninth. Insiders hereafter will
have fewer advantages over outsid-
ers-although, in the nature OF
things, the scale can never be per-
fectly adjusted.
Tenth The country will be all
the stronger for the investigation,
provided impossibly restrictive laws
be not adopted
Despite much that has been irrel-
evant, much that has been biased,
much that has been unfortunate,
recent investigations have served
useful purpose.
Certain financiers had become
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Atlanta Loses a Great and
Good Citizen

Atlanta loses of its most desirable citizens this week VIII
DR. Robert Stuart Macarthur leaves for the East
Dr. Macarthur has been here for than year but no
made real friends that time the South than did
His duties pastor of the Tabernacle kind to which
unaccustomed and he took the position his own pra
his friends pleading with him to remain here.
DR. Macarthur is the foremost Baptist divine world
for the last twenty most of his work has been wodw
He will for short time after he leaves Atlanta and then
take actively his work head of the Baptist World Alliance
Every regardless of religious denomination who has
DR. Macarthur here will greve his departure Men of
character and ability the kind the South needs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
The Georgian's Policy For Civic and
Industrial Progress in Atlanta

FIRST, charter that will allow the conduct Of n
business along business lines
SECOND adequate schools more teachers and higher nav
them. ="
THIRD construction of good and repair of old mas
FOURTH, better sanitation and sewerage
FIFTH Improvement of parks.
SIXTH cooperation with Atlanta Freight bureau to secur l.,
er freight rates
SEVENTH, abatement Of the smoke nuisance
EIGHTH construction of interurban trolley system and
provement of local service.
NINTH establishment of grand opera and Sunday concerts
TENTH, solution of old depot and viaduct problems
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30

The head Of the General Cheni-
cal Company, William H. Nichols,
a recognized authority, said to me
the other day:
I'VE have as customers 10000
manufacturers, so that our bust
ness is a good barometer of general
conditions. We find that these
manufacturers are very we'll sup
piled with orders. No, do not see
any indication of a falling off in
the near future"
The countrys imports and ex-
ports last month broke all Deem
Der records. We shipped almost
500 100000 more than we brought
in. For the full year the balance
of exports over imports reached
$5S2,00O,000, the totals having been
$2,400,0 100000 and $1,81S,00O, 900. The
grand foreign trade total of $4,21S,-
100000 is about $600,000,O 900 above
1911, nearly $S00,00O,000 above 1910
and fully $1,000, 100000 above 1909.
1t is very doubtful, however. if
1918 will maintain this rate of prog
reSs
Clamor for New Capital.
Governments and corporations
have begun to clamor for new cap
ital
Europe has rolled up staggering
war debt which will be very hard to
take care of, especially as produc-
ton and saving have been serious
ly restricted by the widespread hos
tilities.
At home. alert railroad and in
dustrial companies in need of funds
have already entered the market.
Everything suggests that the early
borrowers will fare better than
those who come later.
Money for temporary use is grow
ing cheaper in Wall Street every
week, but the price which capital
brings does not, and probably will
not, decline, so great is the com
petition for supplies. Five per cent
is now regarded as the minimum
for even gilt-edged securities. while
subscribers to industrial issues
want much higher return. Mu-
nicipal borrowers are confronted
with the necessity of raising their
interest rates.
The stock market has acted nerv-
ously, although the symptoms are
that short selling was overdone.
Bearish operators have been reduc-
ing their commitments, and COM
mission houses report that quite a
number of small investors have
picked up shares during the mar
ket's weakness.
Sentiment in influential circles,
however is still very unsettled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-08
DEMOCRATIC REVISION.

Not only republican opposition, but democratic disapproval is being man. ifested against a number of proposals which the democrats have incorporated into the proposed tariff bill. This week the measure will go to the house and a conference committee for the determination of the items which have been changed by the senate. Whether the plan of placing q tax upon art is carried out remains to be seen. Though strong opposition has arisen and the democratic cry sent up who wants it?" the indications are that it will be imposed.
 It is part of the democratic policy of raising revenue and not a ques- tion of whether anyone wants it or not The cutting down of the tariff and the carrying out of the tariff for revenue only policy makes it neces- sary as one of the methods of raising sufficient revenue to operate the gov ernment. It is the same with foreign books and the tax on bananas. It simply means that what is used for educational purposes and an import ant article of food are to be. taxed in order that other foreign made goods can be brought in the country and so compete with local industry as to jeOpardize the earning capacity Of the people of this country Art is brought from abroad because 1t is the best to be had. Bananas are imported he- cause they are not grown here. Yet they are to be taxed as part of the scheme that other goods which enter into competition can come in and over throw industrial activity
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-08
AFTER THE COAL BARoNs.

In view of past experiences it is an ambitious but popular undertaking which the government has started in it's suit against the anthracite coa! trust With the season approaching when this commodity will be in mind more than ever and with the addi- tional tax which goes with each ton in the future for the satisfying of the demands of Pennsylvania the question is even more ripe for consideration
 Attorney General McReynolds has had the experience of other attempts 10 back him in this fight against the coal barons It is an ambitious pro- gramme which he has laid out in the attempt to accomplish what failed in the past The Springfield Union points out that The last suit against the companies failed because of the courts inability to discover from the evidence presented that a combination actually existed, in violation of the Sherman act. However, the court plainly intimated it was the govern ment's duty to dig deeper into the subject and institute a fresh suit. This counsel is being followed. Meanwhile there is some reassurance in the fact that the administration evidently does not mean to depend entirely on tariff legislation to correct the evils of mon opoly."
 There is no direction in which tl@ people are looking for relief more long ingly than that of the coal monopoly and it is cause for satisfaction that the attorney general has the courage to attempt to accomplish the task
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-08
EARLY HEALTHY INTEREST.

lt Is a healthy interest which the republicans are manifesting locally even though it is but the opening of the campaign for the town election The Republican club realizes its re- responsibilities and opportunities for aid ing the voters and is setting about them in a proper and timely manner. and too much emphasis cannot be placed upon the important keynote as sounded at the recent meeting in be- half of unity. The success of any undertaking lies in the amount of sup port it receives and it Is an admirable effort which Is begun for the purpose of uniting the rank and file
 The town election is of much i'm rprtance to every voter. affecting as it does local matters and conditions. It is an occasion when the citizens should realize the importance of nam ing the best men for the administra- ton of their business and once they are named give them the support which good government demands. Such is the aim of the republican forces whose interests are being advanced by the Republican club. The accom- piishmert is possible through the ce- ruenti1g of the factions and the get rinE together for the general good of the couSnunity- T. should require no better object lesson than past ex- Pe-ences To demonstrate the harm of divided. and the benefit of united ac- ton Norwich wants the best town government it can get and the re- puhiicans should be interested enough therein Co give it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-08
PUBLIC HYsrERlA.

Just how far geed judgment would operate in the submission of a de- cisien to recall action Is we'll illus trated by the action of the people in Canada overs the various steps in the Thaw case. His history and the var ieus stages of his case are known through the extensive publicity they have received and yet there is an un- explainable demand upon the part of tae people of Canada for his freedom. the blocking of justice and a dispo- sition to cheer and root for whatever operates to his advantage In frustrat- ing the law.
 Just such demonstrations as have been made in behalf of Thaw represent the sentiment which it takes but lit- tie to arouse with the proper induce ments against the operation of law. Thaw has made a continual fight ever since his arrest in behalf of his lib- erty. It has been filled with many sensational trials previous to his pres ent dash for liberty, all because of the influence which he has been able to exert with the family wealth.
 Just what he has been able to do in order to prevent the law operating against him the same as it would against another of less means has been well illustrated and it is only what one of the same ilk would be able to put into force against a judge or a judicial decision, should the recall be adopted Such would be the un- safest kind of legislation when it places the administration of justice in the hands of a crowd moved by sympathy rather than justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-08
MOTHER! THE CHILD
 IS CosTIVE, BILIOUS
Dent hesitatel A laxative Is necessary If tongue Is coated, breath bad
 or stoTnach sour.

Give California Syrup of Figs" at ence-q teaspoonful today often saves a sick child tomorrow.
 If your little one is out sorts, half sick, isn't resting, eating and acting natural1y-leok, Mother see if tongue is coated. This is sure sign that it's little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with waste. When cross, frrt- table, feverish, stomach sour, breath bad or has stomach ache, diarrhoea, sore throat, full of cold, give a tea spoonful of "California Syrup of Figs, and in few hours all the constipated poison undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without griping, and you have a well, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" because it never fails to cleanse the little ones liver and bowels and sweeten the stomach and they dearly love it's pleas ant taste. Full directions for babies children of all ages and for grown ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for 50-cent bottle ot "California Syrup of Figs" then see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company" Don't be fooled!