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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
SLATON URGES
MORE CARE FOR
STATE s MONEY.
Governor Tells Legislators That
Reckless Passing Of Appropria-
ton Bills Must Stop,
Continued From Page I.

capitol. where Governor Slaton and
Ex-Governor Brown greeted their
friends. Governor and Mrs. Slaton
and Mrs W. D. Grant Mrs. Slaton's
mother. were entertained at luncheon
BY Ex-Governor and Mrs. Brown, at
the executive mansion. After the
luncheon Mr.. Brown turned over 20
Governor Slaton the mansion that had
been his home. and with Mrs. Brown
boarded a train for Marietta.
Marietta Grsets Brown.
They were given "a tremendous re-
eeption by the citizens Of the Cobb
County capitol Practically two
thirds Of the population Of Marietta,
headed by a reception committee Of
prominent citizens, met them at the
depot and welcomed them to the town
that had been their home for many
years before Mr.. Brown became Gov
ernor. Mr. and Mrs. Brown plan TO
spend the coming week in Marietta,
and will then retire for the summer
TO their Cherokee County farm.
Though the Inauguration OF Gov
ernor Slaton was simple, II is not
thought that his home life will follow
the same plan Mrs Slaton Is recog-
nized as one Of the most brilliant
hostesses in Atlanta, and society folk
are all agog over the rumored plans
of a brilliant social campaign which
fl is generally understood Mrs. Slaton
will inaugurate as soon as she has
completed her establishment as the
first lady Of the State. An inaugural
reception will be held July 2.
The precedent SET by Governor
Brown and continued by Governor
Slaton OF eliminating all pomp ana
display from the inaugural ceremo-
MES has aroused considerable favor
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Slaton is Inaugurated d.
With Simple Ceremonies.

With ceremonies that gained in
strength and impressiveness through
their very simplicity, John Marshall
Slaton to-day became Governor of the
State Of Georgia, succeeding Joseph
NJ Brown. The oath of office was
administered by Judge William H.
Fish. Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, at 1902 o'clock
Governor Slaton was indicted into
office in the presence of a brilliant
assemblage of Georgia men and wom-
en-, including his own and the retir-
ing Governors family and intimate
friends, members Of the State Legis-
lature and prominent jurists. For the
first time in the history of the State
the United States was represented by
Judge William T. Newman and Judge
Don A. Pardee, of the Federal Court
They occupied seats directly in front
of the Speakers stand 10
Galleries and the floor of the House
were filled with spectators. BY 10
o'clock virtually every seat in the Wis
itors' gallery was taken and room had
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Sweeping Reform in System
OfTdratiOn Urged bySIGtOn

until the debt IS paid on, except the
So, $40 900 which falls due In May and
II refunding bonds were issued in
1915. making the first 800 900 fall due
in 1885. then the sinking fund could be
made to run continuously and retire
Zach wear. until paid, siOO, 900 of this
series Of 1915 refunding bonds.
This plan would seem advisable IN
order to relieve the treasury and the
people Of the increased burden at this
time unless financial conditions at the
time Of the sale of the bonds should de-
mand that their redemption begin at an
earlier period in order to effectuate
their more satisfactory disposition.
Registration OF Voters.
We believe the present reglstra-
ton law should be so amended that
when voter has once proven his
qualification by registering and
being enrolled. ne shall remain a
registered voter unless disqualified
for cause due to himself.
The foregoing extract from the last
platform upon which I was elected, ex-
presses a principle which deserves uni
versal acceptance. II contemplates no
change OF the constitution which pro-
vides for the qualification Of the voter.
/ recommend that the present regis
tration law be amended to correct the
injustice indicated. IL would always be
provided that the voter must have paid
his taxes and not subjected himself TO
any Of the disqualncations provided by
law.
Highways.
II is needless 20 impress upon you the
Importance OF our highways, Their
value Is an asset Of the entire State,
An intelligent Highway Commission, or
Commissioner, clothed with proper au-
thority, could be the means OF untold
benefit in suggesting proper methods of
building the road adapted TO the local
ity. or In solving the problems Of engi-
neerins which might arise In various
sections
and Atlantic Railroad the lease Of
which terminates in 1919 No one, ! ap-
prehend would or should consider its
sale but the problem Of its disposition
should be considered by a commission
with directions 10 report its recon-
mendations and Its reasons therefor
To delay this matter will mean to
put the State at the lneXcusable dis
advantage OF unpreparedness when the
time arrives for imperative action.
The Criminal Code.
One Of the fundamental purposes Of
government lie the protection Of life
and safety Of the citizen. IL the rules
Of evidence are so shaped as to pre-
vent the discovery OF the truth, and II
the. State is deprived of the means of
sitting the facts, the judges and juries
are not to be blamed II crimes are al
lowed 10 60 unpublished.
II is an anomaly that a defendant
should take the stand. make any state
ment that he sees At or that his shrewd
lawyer has prepared, and being immune
from cross examination, demand that
the Judge shall charge the jury that
they may accept his unsworn state
ment in preference to all the evidence
in the case.
I. therefore recommend that law be
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Atlanta Medical Schools
Unite tOMake Big College
National Recognition Will Be Obtained Through
Merger Officers and Faculty of In
stitution Are Unanimous.

was organized 1905. Both the col
leges erected new buildings in 1906,
Andrew Carnegie having given $685.
900 and DR.. A. w. Calhoun $4,000
to the Atlanta College of Physicians
and Surgeons for this purpose, other
citizens giving various sums. The
Atlanta School of Medicine has also
operated a hospital in connection with
the college.
Sell Luckie Property.
1t is the present plan to put on sale
the Luckie Street property of the At
lanta School of Medicine, and to pro-
vide for the college work to be car
ried on entirely at the Butler Stree
plant, ample room being there for
additional buildings and extensions.
The proximity of the Grady Hospital
is an additional reason for transfer
ring everything to that locality.
The total enrolment in the Atlanta
College of Physicians and Surgeons
last session was 1874, and In the At
lanta School of Medicine 21S. The
announcement by the joint committee
declares:
1T will not be the future intention
to increase the enrolment so much
as to elevate the standard of profess
sional instruction. After January,
1914. one or more years of work in
literary college will be required for
entrance, the minimum requirement
this fall being a high school educa-
ton"
Committee Tells Hopes.
The committee, in a statement to
the public, tells of its purposes and
hopes, saying:
The recent awakening Of the pub
lie mind to a knowledge of the past
shortcomings of medical education
the evident cordial interest in plans
wherever launched, to invest medical
education with degree of excellence
which will protect the public as 1t
ought to be protected; the late ten
dency of private philanthropy to rec
ognize properly organized medical
colleges as deserving of its bounty;
the recognition promised abroad to
the proposed institution, which rec
ognitiOn could not have been obtained
as long as the colleges remained sep
arate; the strategic advantages of At
lanta as the site for a medical col
lege of superlative merit; the excel
lence of the professional talent in the
city; the immense momentum i'm
piled in a united instead of divided
professional energy-all these and
other considerations alike Of senti-
ment and of common sense have
seemed to us to constitute a respon-
sibility which 1t would discreet us to
neglect, and an opportunity which It
would distinguish us 10 embrace"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

Laws TO and the finances OF
Georgia and sweeping reforms
of the tax system of the State are
stressed in the inaugural mes
sage of Governor SlatOn.
In part. Governor slaton said
our system Is wrong. The Leglsla-
ture can appropriate what II pleases'
and the tax rate remains the same.
The Legislator has made himseh ia
vorite with his constituency by voting
for every popular appropriations ana
nothing suffers but the States credit
Unless some check be made, an IN
crease Of revenue will be Of no avail IN
preventing the financial embarrassment
Of the state Under the enthusiasm OF
the moment one appropriation bill may
More than four -hfths OF the States Of
the Union derive revenue from what Is
known as an Inheritance tax. am IN.
formed that this tax Is the subject OF
least complaint.
This form Of tax has been approved
By the highest authorities and Is one
Of the easiest borne and subject TO
fewer hardships than any other the
inheritance tax is to some extent cor
receive.
Corporation Taxation.
Prior TO the year 1905. many efforts
were made to collect an occupation tax
his message OF the year 1906, recon-
mended tentative privilege tax based
on capital stock Of 500, 900 per year on
corporations having a capital Of ST.
600 600 or over. He anticipated from
this source more than 500 900 a year.
and thought that such sum could rea-
sonably be expected without hardship,
The state, however, has not received
one half this sum, and during the year
1918 the estimated revenue from this
source is $4,000.
! recommend that the maximum occu-
patton tax on corporations having ST.
600 600 capital and over be $500 per an
mum. and the tax on corporations OF less
capital be adjusted accordingly
Equalization OF taxes, either through
the enforcement OF present laws, or new
correctives so that each may bear his
proportionate burden, would not mean
the increase OF taxes upon any one now
mean the tightening Of his unfair por-
ton OF the load. ] commend this sub
tect 10 your attention.
Bonded Debt To Be Refunded.
An additional reason for establishing
and maintaining the States finances on
q sound basis is the necessity OF max
ing provision for more than one half OF
the entire bonded debt OF the State, ma
turing In 1915. This is an imperative
duty resting on this Legislature
No sinking FUND was provided by law
900 which are due in 1918. The entire
States debt IS So 452 500. which does
not include the obligations TO the Uni
versity amounting TO 1921 500 and the
iandscrip fund Of $50 600
All the debt OF Sc 452. 800 is provided
for. or will be provided for. by the sink
ing fund required TO be raised annually
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

Laws to aid the finances OF
Georgia and sweeping reforms
of the tax system of the State are
stressed in the inaugural mes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

been provided for a large number on
the floor. In the corridors another
crowd unable to gain entrance into
the hall. waited patiently for a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

able comment throughout the State,
especially among the members of the
Legislature. and II Is probable that
Georgia viii never see a return to the
brass band" inaugurals OF former
years The inaug ration Of Governor
Slaton was If anything, Just a little
more simple than the last Inaugural
ton Of Governor Brown. There was
no display Of any sort and the very
absence Of elaborate ceremony added
to the strength and impressiveness OF
the occasion.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
COMMISSION FINDS $4
FAMILYS DAILY NEED

LOS ANGELES, June 2s-Four
dollars a day is the minimum wage on
which a family can be supported in
this city, according to the report to-
day of the Municipal Industrial In
vestigating Committee. OF nearly
so 900 cases covered by the inquiry,
more than 5000 men and considera-
bly, more than half of all the women
employed received less than 81 day.
A permanent wage commission is
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
PUPS AND CHICKS SNAPPED.

RAVENNA, OHIO. June ga fair
exchange that satisfied both swap
pers was pulled off here when a
Scotch collie transferred her litter Of
seven puppies to Barred Rock hen
for her brood Of ten chicks
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
ATTRACTIONS FOR
WATERMELON day
Committee has Secured Some Of the
Best-Remember the Date,
Sept 10.

Watermelon Day will see some of
the finest open air exhibitions that
ever have come to Webster City. The
committee on entertainment have
succeeded in securing six of the best
acts that can be gotten. First on the
program are the Original Bernards,
who put on a balancing act, and
press notices state that it has no
equal. Then comes the Great
Floyd in a high wire walking ex-
hibition; O'Doie, a high ladder per-
former who works with no assist
ance; and the Aerial Utts, the cleo
trical vaudeville troupe in a fine
gymnastic feat. Leonzo, the comedy
juggler, is the last on the program
The exhibitions will be given three
times, once in the morning, once in
the afternoon and once in the even
ing. This is the largest number of
free acts that have ever been put
on during Watermelon Day and the
people, will have an opportunity to
see some performances which equal
the best programs put on by some of
the largest circuses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Death of Former Resident.

Martin Wepel, who formerly re-
sided nine miles southwest of town,
died August 23rd at his ranch home
In Flagler, Colorado, the cause of his
death being heart disease. The de-
ceased was 4S years of age. Mr..
Wepel left Iowa about year ago to
live on his claim in the west. He
is survived by one sister, Mrs Robert
j. Lewis, who resides on east Bank
street, and two brothers. H. H. WEEP
Ell Of Freedom and John Wepel Of
Independence township.
The body was brought to this city
and funeral services were held this
afternoon at o'clock from the
Methodist church, Rev. J. q. A. Mil
Ter officiating. Interment was made
in Graceland cemetery beside the
body of his wife. who died some
years ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Wedding Bells in idaho.

Ashton. Idaho. Enterprise Last
Thursday evening at eight O'Clock at
the home Of ]. A. Mcdonald, Rev.
Dalton Of the First Presbyterian
church of Idaho Falls, united in
marriage Otis e. Bell Of Ashton and
Miss Grace Mcdonald Of Webster
City. Iowa. The wedding was at
tended by relatives and few close
friends Of the family.
The young couple will make their
home in the Robertson bungalow
which Mr.. Bell has leased and they
start the journey of married life
with best wishes from all friends.
Miss Mcdonald Is sister Of ]. A.
Mcdonald and Mrs. H. r. Hillock of
this place and daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald of Web
ster City. and came here from Iowa
ten days ago. We welcome her to
Idaho and hope she will like our
town and people.
Prof. Bell Is superintendent OF our
public schools and has been engaged
for another season here. We wish
him much happiness and prosperity.
Warrington paints signs. DIT
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26

able to make the trip to the 47th
national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic at Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, in September, there must
be at least twenty-five who can be
present in spirit only.
Out Of consideration for the tens
OF thousands who can not be pres
ent, the program committee OF the
Chattanooga G. A. r. encampment
association, have arranged for ad-
vance publication of an edition de
luxe Of the official program. Com
mercialism Is strictly barred-no ad-
vertising whatever appears in this
volume. 1t contains photographs of
tie commander-in-chief, past COM
manders, officers of the many organ
izations allied with the G. A. r., de-
rartment commanders, famous gen.
erals OF the war, scenes on the bat
tlefelds and variety of other items
of great historical interest. The
book is gem Of the engraver's and
printers art, costing nearly dol
lar apiece. One copy will be fur
nished free Of cost by the Chattan-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Meet Friday Night.

Some of the business men of this
city will meet at the city hall Fri
day evening with the intention of
organizing an AID Club. H. G.
Greene, secretary of the Fort Dodge
club, who was in the city yesterday.
placed the proposition before a num-
Der of business men and they agreed
to meet Friday evening and start an
organization. Some of the members
of the Fort Dodge club will probab-
ly attend this meeting. AID clubs
have been great helps to all cities
in the way OF boosting and advertis-
Ing. and 1t is hoped that club may
be organized here which may prove
success.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
WILL ERECT A new
UP-T0-DATE GARAGE
Contract Let to W. J. Zitterell-
Will Cost From $4,000
to $4,000.

The Parkhurst & Lavender auto
mobile business will be located in a
new building on Second street as
soon as the structure can be erected.
The building will be forty-four by
one hundred twenty feet and will be
on the north side of Second street
just west of the Young & Clifton
lumber yard. 1t will be one story
and basement and will cost from
$4,000 to $4,000. The walls will
be of brick and the first floor will
be of reinforced cement and the
basement floor will be cement. 1t
will be practically freproof. The
large and growing business of Park
hurst & Lavender demand more
room and they have concluded to
build. The location selected is a.
good one and barring the fine gar
ages at Fort Dodge they will have
the finest structure of the kind in
this part Of Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Family Gathering.

A happy family gathering was
held at the H. S. Bourne home on
Bell street Sunday, August 24,when
the children of Mrs. Lauretta NJ.
Seeley all met under one roof for the
FIRST time in thirteen years. After
partaking of three-course dinner
the hours sped only too rapidly away
leaving only pleasant remembrance
OF the home gathering. Those of the
family present were John H. Seeley
and wife Of Waverly, II. S. Bourne
and wife, Chas. B. Miller and wife,
Miss Lenore Seeley and Mrs. Lauret-
ia Seeley. all of this city. Guests
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wright of Waverly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Gray-Gelling.

Miss Ricka Gray Of Kamrar and
Dick Ceiling of Cleves, over in Har-
din county, were united in wedlock
yesterday afternoon in the German
Presbyterian church, east Of KAN
rar. Miss Gray is the eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gray of
Kamrar and is quite well known in
this city. her brother, Stoffer Gray,
being employed in the Foster furni-
ture store. She has resided near
Kamrar for the last ten years and
her many friends wish her and her
husband much happiness during the
future. They expect to 60 to house
keeping Immediately on farm near
Kamrar.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26

ooga Chamber of Commerce to every
bonafide visiting veteran to the en-
campment. Additional copies will be
sold. including postage, at the NOM
inal rate of twenty-five cents each.
In its exquisite color scheme, wealth
of historical interest and value as a
guide to the encampnent proceed
ings, the Chattanooga book eelipses
every effort made by other cities. 1t
will be ready for distribution about
September l, and copies will be mail
ed in the order that requests are re-
celved. No accounts can be opened
for the programs. Each and every
request or order should be accom-
panied by postal order or postage
stamps to the amount Of rs cents
and addressed to J. E. Annis.
president OF the Chattanooga Roof
ing & Foundry Company. who is
chairman OF the program committee.
No replies will be made TO those who
may seek to purchase advertising
space.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Sunday School Picnic.

The bible school of the Christian
church will hold an all day basket
picnic at Nokomis park next Thurs
day, August 2S. Ball games and a
full program Of athletic events will
be provided for all. A devotional
service will be held on the grounds
in the evening. Those desiring con-
veyance to the grounds will meet at
the church at 10 o'clock a. m. Din
ner at 1890 and supper at $50. All
members Of the church and bible
school and friends are cordially in
vited to attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Rib Fractured.

Mrs. David Eyer suffered a pain
full accident early yesterday morn
ing. In getting out of bed to pro-
cure some extra comforters, she at
tempted to rest her hand upon the
foot board of the bed but missed it
and fell upon her side with such
force that. a rib was broken. How
ever, she is getting along well at
present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Cradle Roll.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wood
mansee, residing on the Wilke farm
three miles south of the city, Aug
ust "a, 1913, son.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Martin are the
happy parents of 10h pound girl,
born August II, 1913. #
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Christensen,
who reside on west Division street,
are the proud parents of baby son,
born Sunday afternoon. "
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
A Severe Injury.

While working Saturday on the
Pray-Glaman ditch, about three
miles southwest of Jewell, E. A.
lliff of this city sustained quite a
severe injury. He was at work do
ing some surveying and started
down the bank with his instrument
over his shoulder, when his foot
caught and he was thrown heavily
into the ditch, tearing ligaments
loose in his right ankle. He will no
doubt be forced to use crutches for
while.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Seriously Ill.

The six year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. RUDE McFerren, residing on
west Walnut street, is seriously i'll.
A month or SO ago he bruised his
leg just below the knee. Nothing
was thought of the injury until a
few days ago, when it gave him con-
siderable pain. 1t was lanced, but 1t
seems that the system had been pois-
oned by the pus which had accumu-
lated and the little fellow now has
a very high fever, as high as los at
times
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
A SOUVENIR FOR
:. c. A. R. VETERANS
Edition de Luxe of Official Program
of G. A. r. Encampment at
Chattanooga,

The local G. A. r, post is in re-
ceipt of the following offer from the
program committee of the encamp-
ment to be held in Chattanooga,
Tenn, next month:
The average age of enlistment
during the civil war having been
twenty FIVE, and the war having
continued through four years, it
stands to reason that most Of the
living veterans are now nearly
eighty years old. This indicates that
for every veteran who is physically
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Infantile Paralysis.

A case of infantile paralysis is
under quarantine on west Division
street, little child of three years in
a family by the name Of Reed, being
seriously i'll with the disease, The
child is reported as fairly comfort
able today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-26
Pedestals in Position.

The beautiful marble pedestals for
the statues in the Kendall Young
library have arrived and been plac-
ed. These fine pieces Of workman
ship add greatly to the interior Of
the building.