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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13

tn HAT irrepressible and indispen-
sable revolutionist. Oscar Ham
merstein, never sounded a high
err note than that which made the
basis of his speech before the Won
ans Press Club IN New York
It was was alone the fine conf
dence breathed in his assurance of
permanent English opera for the
American stage, that made memor-
able and inspiring his brief address.
For the dauntless impresario-so
far as we know the first OF modern
American managers to do so-sound-
ed the bugle call for a higher moral
ity upon the American stage in opera
and in drama.
It was a bold, brave, bsnencent
thing to do. and It was as timely as
the clock that calls to worship or to
rest.
This vital leader in the entertain
ment world goes far in advance to
meet the reacting morality OF the age
with the announcement that the
morality Of the opera in tone and in
personnel win be the price Of real
success for the opera in the future.
Soul and body-spirit and magnetism
are lessened, 81 not lost, by deprav-
ity OF character. and the future voices
that ring round the world must come
from clean hearts and stainless
women.
The assurance comes refreshing as
a west wind across the Sahara OF
scandal and gossip that parches the
repute OF the American and English
stage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Wants 10 Per Cent
Applied Locally.

Nearly one-tenth Of the Federal ap-
Dropriations made this year were for
the two causes above mentioned, and
Mr.. Stokes suggestion, stated in
brief. is that ten per cent Of the
money required for local improve
ments i'm those two departments shall
be supplied locally in order to secure
from Congress an appropriation Of the
remaining ninety per cent.
For example. n New York City is
ambitious enough to want new Fed
eral building costing Sz0o, 900 it shall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Duty and Opportunity
Is Cited for Managers.

Sooner or later. II Shs record BssnAR
the fresh young souls that God hes
gifted with expression win shrink
back into the purity OF Ehefr country
homes. and the stage snd sAs suaEA
win be starved for rsfneorcemsne by
its finest and most inspiring maesMHl
It is against this coming day that
I plead.
For what Oscar Haunmsrstean nmm
said the Republic should thank hRra-
Other managers in drama and opaEA
should say the same. These wonder
full men who hold the modern plaW
and opera in their hands should catch
the high note sounded ct the womanb
Press Club and make Of It a chorus
that will redeem this splendid force
OF American sentiment.
Put a premium upon virtue TEL
the genius-touched youth OF our coun-
try that character and integrity give
10 expression everywhere a dignity
and pride and power and magnetism
that will thrill and charm the amuse-
ment world. Let the story go out
that no barter OF character need 60
with the trade OF their talents in the
theatrical realm.
The great managers hold a apien-
aid opportunity and a splendid re-
spondbility in their hands. They owe
II 10 the public that prospers them,
TO the youth that leans upon them and
10 the future that faces them TO meet
this responsibility like men and gem
tlemen.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13

a n HOURS conference with Mr..
~ Arson Phelps Stokes, Jr., au-
thor Of the little tract entitled
THE Congressional Pork Barrel" has
deeply interested the writer OF this
article in Mr.. Stokes scheme FOR
checking Federal extravaganza. The
device which he puts forth has been
favorably commented upon by the
press and by some members OF off,
cialdom TO whom anything ike re-
trenchment might be expected first of
10 be distasteful
What he suggests is so simple and
carries iu it the promise Of being s.
effective that the wonder is it has
not been thought out and applied be
fore.
The species OF extravaganza 10
which he particularly addresses him
self is jhat which comes under the
head Of appropriations for Public
Buildings" and for Rivers and Har-
bors." As the money wherewith to
meet such appropriations comes very
considerably, directly or indirectly
out Of the pockets of the common peo-
ole. it concerns them 10 think serious
Iy upon any scheme that proposes TO
restrain the growing Federal tendel-
cy to appropriate money wastefully.
and 10 give 90 it their active support
if it appears adapted to the end in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Came From College
To Practice of Law.


From college he came to Atlanta
to take up the practice of law
Since then, his career has been con-
sistently and persistently upward
and onward.
Young, popular, soon to be the
governor Of his native state, and
even now seriously and frequently
talked of as a sure senator tO-be of
the United States, il seems to me
that Of all Georgians to-day in the
public eye, there is no one more
worthy the emulation of the states
young manhood than John Marshall
SlatOn.
What he has accomplished has
been accomplished by sheer force Of
character and sincere ondeavOr.
Pitted against "a progressive of the
ultra school and "the grand old man
Of restrained conservatism" in the
race for governor of Georgia last
fall, he triumphcd overwhelmingly.
He carried 1876 counties. against 5
for his conservative" opponent and
2 for his ultra progressive" antag-
Ouist His popular vote ran over
100000.
That was Gcorria's recorded in
dorsement of Slaton-"a Couserya-
tive who doesn't stand still"
He begins his career as governor
with the good wishes, the respect,
the esteem and the confidence of all
Georgians, largely regardless of fac
ti1us. He viii go into office with a
friendly legislature 10 pass upon his
program He has come to the exeCU-
tive mansion from the ground up"
Georgia ought TO be- and I think
is. genuinely proud of John Marshall
Slaton. its G0vernOr-elect He is a
Georgian, all the way through,
worthy and well qualified for any
office
That he elects TO cloak the mailed
fist in q velvet glove, that he hates
a silk hat but viii wear one when
occasion seems 10 require that he
prefers peace TO turmoil but will
fight brar0ly when forced TO IL. that
kind words come to his lips more
readily than harsh ones. that to
many he prefers TO De known as
Jack rather than the more stiIted
Tuhu.tnesr are characteristics that
may Dee spauuIaJai upon hg those so
inclined
That Doe IS "a manly man and will
Dee manly executive these are
things that may be accepted as fore
gone conclusions
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
An House Factions
Praised His Efforts.

Next day, she entire house united
in a unanimous vote of thanks TO its
speaker for his impartiality and &C
curacy in ruling and restraining,
within parliamentary lines. the &C
ton Of the house the day before.
Perhaps the severest test ever
nut upon Slaton's manhood and po-
liticaI integrity came in 1910. when,
as president OF the senate, he was
called upon to cast the deciding vote
on the proposed income tax amend
ment to the Federal constitution,
then before the Georgia legislature
Tor ratification or rejection. and that
at time when the amendment had
been considered by few states. and
its eventual fate was much in doubt
Had President Slaton not voted in
favor OF the amendment, Georgia
would have been-as the future
demonsTated-the only Southern
state to reject the same.
Every material and selfish inter
est would have suggested to the
president Of the senate that he vote
against ratification. He was be
seeched by powerful interests and
persons to kill ito let Georgia lead
the way against ii. The enactment
Of the income tax law hit right at
Slaton's front door, moreover-his
family Is wealthy. His broJher-iu-
law. who also is his dearest and best
friend. will have 10 pay a pretty
penny to the government under the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13

rR. H. Addington Bruce. in his
MI late volume. Woman in the
Making Of America" has
swept together some notable testi-
mony concerning the work Of women
in political and social affairs. Note
these activities:
This testimony comes from Ben
B. Lindsey. Judge Of the Juvenile
Court in Denver. For the past few
wears. he says. have been actively
engaged in the interest Of better laws
for the protection OF the home and
the children
writes J. Horace Mcfarland pres
ident Of the American civic Associa-
tIon. in a letter to the author: Some
things women do So exceptionally well
that I do not see how the work could
he done without them. have said a
great many times on the platform, In
answering calls from communities Tor
addresses intended 20 get these com
munities started in practical work FOR
better living conditions, that olo
NOT know of p successful regenerative
movement that was not inspired or
underwritteu by tho women OF the
1ry7 v,lruFfvf
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
On Record in Favor
OF Other Reforms.

There are many other things to
Slaton's credit in the legislature an
nails Of the Empire State of the
South. He advocated and support
ed for ten years before it finally was
passed a law to abolish free passes,
franks, and so forth, in Georgia. He
never accepted a free pass or a
frank in his entire legislative ca
reer-he conscientiously opposed
their use, no less than deplored the
same as a policy He advocated the
building Of a general depot on the
states terminal property in Allan
ia. Had his advice prevailed. the
state would have reserved to itself
monopoly Of the railroad terminal
facilities in Atlanta, and every line
entering the city to-day would nee
essarily be the states tenant.
He introduced and passed the
present law restricting and reguIat-
ing the matter of insanity pleas in
criminal proceedings. He advocated
and fought through the law estab-
fishing the present state board Of
health
Five years before the old convict
lease system was abolished in Geor-
gia, Slaton urged that the convicts
be taken out of the hands of Iessees
and placed on the public roads. The
change eventually was made. No
step ever taken by Georgia was more
truly progressive than this, and Sla-
ton was a pioneer in the work of
bringing it about
Mr.. Slaton by his votes and
speeches in the legislature uniformly
favored the just taxation Of corpo-
rations and the regulation of their
affairs within rational limits.
In educational matters, his record
is evenly progressive, He advocated
local taxation, in addition to state
support, wherever it was desired, as
a means Of aiding the children Of the
state in obtaining an education.
As governor Of Georgia, he has an
nounced his purpose to hold the gem
eral assemblies sternly within the
income of the state, and has gone so
far as to say that he will, in seek
ing 20 bring this about, use his power
of veto over general appropriation
bills, If necessary. If he should do
this-and few who know him doubt
that he win, if he thinks It right
he will tie up the entire salary lists
Of the state, all of its public insti-
tutions and the like, and nothing
save extreme emergency bills viii he
paid until his determination is eff
fected.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Appropriations Said
to Be Unreasonable.

These figures are Illuminating aad
fun OF suggestion In these times when
the Government is sitting up nights
to devise means for stretching its re-
sources enough 10 cover Federal eE-
penditures. The cases stated above
are simply samples, and hardly can
any one run through the list with
out believing that ia many instances
at least the e9rOpriatiOns have been
unrea s0nable. not TO say scaudaious'y
lavksh
N ~ Representative who comes 10
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
A Bugle Call to Uplift
Morality on the Stage
~ By John Temple Graves

that. or. bringing genius and princa-
pie together, they come face to face
with the scandalous alternative ana
go back with broken ideals and bat
tered faith to sadder lives.
Strong words these, and maybe
harsh. But they are in their pur-
pose more than kind. Oscar Ham
merstein, of world experience. knows
them to be true. And they are sent
for help and not for harming to the
stage.
No man in all this country has more
faith and friendship for the stage
than L I hold it, next to my own
great profession of the printed page,
the most potential and effective force
in all this modern world. It Is more
and more the pulpit of the common
people. It's power over pubic senti-
ment and public conduct IS of start
ling force. Olga Nethersole IN a @in-
gle play did as much TO reform ana
redeem the tniquity OF the Trinity
Tenemsnts as all the newspapers Of
New York It's power IS trsmanr
dous. Its responsibility is eppalian@.
No voice that is lifted for ofv1nA-
ton in this thrilling era can fan o.
plead for its rebuilding IN morality
and vfrfua
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
az THBN President Woodrow VIII
w son happily referred to him
w ea1P racap41,y oS so roD serva-

SV THEN President Woodrow VIII
w son happily referred TO him
self recently as "a conserva-
tive who doesn't stand still" ne
framed a phrase that most fittingly
applies to John Marshall Slaton, Gov
ernor- elect of Georgia.
There is not among the public men
of the South to-day a more. genuine
ly progressive statesman than John
NJ. Slaton-progressive in the writ
ten record of his sixteen years of
legislative service, and progressive
there in the best and most sub
stantial significance.
And that, I take it, within the
meaning Of Woodrow Wilson's def
milton Of himself, is being "a con-
servative who doesn't stand still"
Mr.. Slaton has never been given
20 talking extensively about him
self. He has made, in all of his dis
tinguished career, very few political
speeches. He has not shouted from
the housetops his splendid services
TO the state. He has inclined rather
to trust the intelligence Of the peo-
pie to find QUITO believe that they
keep their eyes sufficiently fixed upon
their legislatures to know what hap
pens therein when they are in ses-
sion.
Mr.. Slaton began his public ca
reer IN the Georgia house Of repre-
sentatives Of 1868. He was elect
ed a member for Fulton them and
was continuously returned to
the legislature up to and including
the last general assembly. In Octo-
Der of 1912 he was named governor
by a tremendous vote.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Miss Los Angeles
By Nell Brinkley

This picture was drawn by Miss Brink
ley in Los Angeles at the Policemens and
Firemen's Benefit held under the auspices
of the Los Angeles Examiner, the proceeds
OF which were given to swell the fund for
disabled policemen and fremen Of Los An
geles This picture was drawn on the stage
by the talented artist, and it was the first
time she ever did her work before an audi
ence. Edward r. Maier, of Los Angeles,
purchased the picture at auction for $3.50.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Women as National HOuSekeeperS
Selected by Edwin Markham

determined that there shall be no
evasion Of the law. and agitating rur
further reforms. particularly In tha
way Of improving the milk supply snd
improving sanitary conditions in mar
kets and provision stores.
Similarly, the clubwomen heTz
thrown themselves heart and soul n
to the movement now under way far
the conservation OF Americas ma
ural resources and scenic assets. Taa
saving OF the Palisades on the E0.a-
son River was chiefly due to thu an.
ergetic action Of women's clubs An
New Jersey. The famous cliff dwell
ings Of Colorado would have been losba
to the nation had It not been for eh,y
benefcent activity OF a number al
Colorado women, who organised a
Colorado Cliff Dwellings Associutlun.
gained the support OF the General
Federation OF women's Clubs, and N.
stituted a successful campaign aor
the creation OF the Mesa Verde M
tional Park
Energetic in the a.
Work of Conservation. ~
In Minnesota women prevented a
land grab and afterwsrd secured ne
enactment Of a State forestry law %
put a stop TO the depredations Of
Iumbermen and town-site operatoT.
The State Federation OF New
Hampshire lent powerful aid in the
struggle for the preservation Of the
White Mountain forests. So, too.
In New York. where the State Fed
Grafton has battled bravely against
the vandalism that threatens to con-
vert the AdirondacIls and the Cats
kills into barren wastes. Elsewhere,
particularly in Pennsylvania, Maine.
Massachusetts, Wisconsin, South Car
olina, Georgia. Tennessee and Cali
fornia. women's clubs have dons
splendid work for forest preservation.
The movement 10 rescue NiagaEa
Falls from the rapacious grasp OF
c0mmercialism has been Loyalty sup
ported by women in all parts OF ths
country. Both through their clubs
and as individuals they are ably see
onding the efforts OF the American
Civic Association, which has made
the saving OF Niagara a. special ]
care"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
UIuM MI OI kT0kI 4 conservative
JUInV MHIUIV who doesn't
stand STILL a
manly man who wAI be a manly goO-
ernor---He prefers to be known as Jack"
and hates a silk hat though he sometimes
tOedrS one When occasion requires.
BY James B. Nevin.>

Slaton, however. never hesitated
when the time came to vote-he left
the presidents chair, made a ring
ing speech in favor Of the measure,
cited its Justice and righteousness,
and broke the tie vote in its favor.
1t was a proud moment for john
NJ. Slaton-and 1t was a happy coca
sion for Georgia.
Stations vote and speech on the
income tax amendment may be con-
sidered, therefore. Exhibit A in the
record of his genuine progressive
ness,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13

way along through the days of his
college. He was graduated at the
University Of Georgia in 1887, with
the first honors Of his class.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
Kennebeck Re-arrested

Billy" Kennebeck, who was
taken to Estancia, on a charge of
having been implicated in rustl-
ing horses, was released the first
of the week, on a bond of one
thousand dollars to appear at the
next term of district court there.
Regarding this matter the Es-
tancia News says:
"Kennebeck was indicted at
the last term of court in Estan-
cia, but the indictment was never
published for the reason that he
was not in custody, and there was
a possibility that the publication
of the indictment might hinder
the officers in capturing him"
On his way home, he was again
arrested at Mountainair and re-
turned to Estancia on another
charge. His numerous friends
here declare that he is innocent
of wrong doing, and that at the
proper time he will clear him
self.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Order of services: Sunday school,
10 a. M, P. P. Simmons, superin-
tendent. Preaching services, IL a.
m. and 7:45 p. m. Epworth League,
Z D. m. R. R. Yelland, pastor. Resi-
dence. south of the church.
Preaching in the morning by
the pastor.
Epworth League devotional
service at 7 pm. Topic, "The
Burden of the Strong" Leader,
Paul Simmons.
A Lincoln Day. program
will be given at 7:45 p. m. by
the Sunday school scholars.
There will be special music by
the choir, and a short address
by the pastor. An offering will
he taken for the gospel in our
own south land. All are cor
daily invited to come.
DR.. S. A. Bright's services
last Sunday morning and eve
ming were greatly enjoyed and
we are glad to note a further in
crease Of membership.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
League Social


The social given by the Ep.
worth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church on last Tuesday
evening at the church was well
attended and jolly affair, every
one present reporting a good
time. After a program of music
and games, light refreshments
were served. These events are
always looked. forward to by the
young people of the church as
pleasant affairs and this one was
no exception.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
SCHOOL NOTES

The Freshman class has just
finished some maps showing the
winds and currents of the world.
Miss Duer was out of school
Tuesday afternoon on account OF
sickness. Miss Velma Peterson
filled her place admirably.
The 9Th and 7th grade pupils
gave Miss Ziegler a fruit and nut
shower last Thursday, which she
appreciated very highly.
Miss Owen is rooming at Mrs.
Fischer's, while Miss Hays has a
room at Mrs. Stephenson's. Mis-
ses Duer and Sturdevant are also
preparing to move from the Belen
Annex.
Mr.. George Peters, a Persian
attending school in the United
States, lectured to the Grammar
grade and High School pupils on
Tuesday. His talk was interest
ing as we'll as instructive. AL
though only twenty-one years OF
age, he speaks six languages.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
Easter Dance

The last pre-Lenten dance Civ
en- under the auspices of the en-
tertainment committee of the
Commercial Club last Tuesday
night was an enjoyable affair and
one of the best attended the Club
has given for some time past.
The music was extra fine and the
dancers made merry until long
after midnight.
The entertainment committee
desires to express it's thanks to
the ladies who donated the cakes
for the lunch, which was enjoyed
by everyone.
The next dance has been an
nounced as an Easter dance, tc
be given on March 25, which the
committee declares will eclipse
anything heretofore attempted.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
HUBBARD IS HELD TO
AWAIT ACTION OF
THE GRAND JURY
In Default of Fifteen Hundred Dollar
Bond is Remanded to Custody
of the Sheriff

Paul Hubbard, the negro por-
ter of the Depot Exchange sa-
loon, who is charged with hav-
ing shot ard killed Gabino
Villaneuva in the saloon on the
morning of Sunday, January
%, was arrested at Las Cruces
on telegraphic information from
the local officers and brought
back the last of last week. Not
having Jail facilities at Los Lu-
mas he was taken to Albuquer-
que and lodged in Jail for safe
keeping. On Monday morning
he was brought here for a pre-
llminary hearing before Justice
Of the Peace Baca.
It seems that he was not
given opportunity to confer with
an attorney before being called
upon to plead to the charge, and
being ignorant Of the law he
plead guilty" but claimed he
had killed Villanueva in self ~
tense. Court was adjourned un-
til | o'clock and during the in
terval the defendant was given
an opportunity to confer with an
attorney.
At the re-convening Of court,
Attorney Spicer appeared for
the defendant and Deputy Sher-
if Armijo for the prosecution.
The defense asked permission Of
the court to withdraw the plea
of guilty and substitute one of
not guilty instead. This was
resisted by the prosecution and
the ruling Of the court sustained
the prosecution. Six witnesses
were called, FIVE of whom testi-
fed, the sixth, Mr.. Tin, claiming
he knew nothing Of the affair,
he having been out of town the
night Of its occurrence. The
testimony Of the five witnesses
differed on material points.
Three young men, who testified
that they had been with the de-
ceased on the night of the trage-
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1913-02-06
Episcopal Church Notes

Regular services: Sundays, Sun
day School II a. m. Evening
Prayer 7:45 p. m. Bible Class
$50 p. m.
Mr.. Kennard will be the soloist
Sunday evening, February 8.
st. Phillips Guild met on Tues.
day last at the home of Mrs. Mof.
fit. The next meeting will be
held February II, at the home OF
Mrs, J. Becker, Jr., the hostess
being Mrs. Morrissette of Albu-
querque.