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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Church Bars Wedding
And Girl Files Suit
Breach of Promise Action Started,
Though Both Parties Declare They
Are Ready for Ceremony.

ATCHISON, KANS., June 2S.-Al-
though both parties TO a 5000
breach of marriage contract suit filed
here recently say they are willing to
wed, the suit will go on.
Miss Mary Falk, of Purcell, alleges
that she entered into a verbal con-
tract to marry. William Burke. of
Troy, a few months ago.
Church officers say they will not
marry Burke because he is unable TO
procure a sworn statement from his
mother in Ireland certifying to the
time of his baptism in the Catholic
Church, Burke says he will marry
Miss Mary Falk any time, and, in her
petition for the suit Miss Falk says
she is still willing to marry Burke
But as a priest will not marry
them. as both are unwilling to for
sake their religion, Miss Falk says
she can not consistently dismiss the
suit, although she stu loves Burke
Miss Falk's petition alleges that
Burke is wealthy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Slaton is Inaugurated
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
M 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
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
MOVE BEATEN FOR
FREE WOOL GOODS
Clothing Duty Under New Tariff
Schedule Will Be From 20 to
35 Per Cent.

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The
question of dutiable wool manufac-
lures in the tariff bill was raised in
the Senate Democratic caucus to-day
and brought lengthy debate. Sena-
tor Chamberlain, of Oregon, favored
the free listing of these commodities,
arguing this was only fair to the
public and the manufacturers with
raw wool on the free list.
The goods affected are stockings,
socks and blankets, womens and chill
dren's dress goods, ready-made CLOTH
ing and other articles Of wearing ap-
parel. Ad valorem rates, ranging
from 20 per cent on stockings to IS per
cent on ready made clothing are in
the bill as reported to the caucus.
At the recess OF the caucus Sena-
tor Simmons announced that the
proposition to free list wool manufac-
lures was beaten by a close vote.
I'VE expect to finish the hemp, silk.
paper and Sundries schedules to-
night" said Senator Simmons, "and
take up the administrative and in
come tax features Of the Underwood
bill Monday"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Sweeping Reform in System
Cultivation Urged bYSLatOn

until the debt is paid of. except the
SO 679 600 which falls due In May and
July, 1915
II refunding bonds were Issued in
1915. making the first 500, 900 fall due
In 1886, then the sinking fund could be
made to run continuously and retire
each year. until paid, 100000 of this
series Of 1915 rafundlng bonds
This plan would seem advisable In
order 10 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 registra-
ton law should be so amended that
when a voter has once proven his
being enrolled, he shall remain
registered voter unless disqualified
for cause due to himself.
The foregoing extract from the last
platform upon which l was elected, ex-
presses a principle which deserves uni
versal acceptance II contemplates no
change of the constitution which pro-
vldes for the qualification of the voter.
l recommend that the present regis
tration law be amended to correct the
injustice indicated II would always be
provided that the voter must have paid
his taxes and not subjected himself to
any OF the disqualincations provided by
law.
Highways.
It is needless 10 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
lty or In solving the problems of engi-
neering which might arise In various
sections
I call your attention to the Western
and Atlantic Railroad, the lease OF
which terminates in 1919. No one, / ap-
prehend, would or should consider itf
sale, but the problem Of its disposition
should be considered by a commission
with directions to report it's recon-
mendations and it's reasons therefor.
To delay this matter will mean tC
put the State at the tnexcusable dis
advantage OF unpreparedness when thu
time arrives for Imperative action.
THE Criminal Code.
One Of the fundamental purposes o.
government Is the protection of life
and safety Of the citizen. II the rule;
| OF evidence are so shaped as to pre-
| vent the discovery of the truth, and 4
the State is deprived OF the means O.
sitting the facts. the judges and juriei
are not to be blamed II crimes are al
| lowed to 60 unpublished.
II is an anomaly that a defendan
/ should take the stand. make any state
1 ment that he sees Mt or that his shrew(
/ lawyer has prepared, and being immune
| from cross examination, demand tina
/ they may accept his unsworn state
ment in preference to all the evidences
| in the case.
l, therefore, recommend that law b,
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,


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 TO
Governor Slaton the mansion that had
been his home, and with Mrs. Brown
boarded a train for Marietta.
Marietta Greets Brown.
They were given a tremendous re-
ception 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 VIII 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 viii follow
the same plan. Mrs Slaton IS recog-
nized as one Of the most brilliant
hosteRses in Atlanta, and society folk
are all agoe over the rumored plans
of a brilliant social campaign which
# is generally understood Mrs. Slaton
will inauRurate 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 and
display from the inaugural ceremo-
mics has aroused considerable FAVOR
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 1906. Both the COL
leges erected new buildings in 1906,
Andrew Carnegie having given $685.
600 and DR.. A. W. Calhoun 5000
to the Atlanta College of Physicians
and Surgeons for this purpose, other
citizens giving various sums. The
operated 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 334, 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 profes-
sional instruction. After January
1914, one or more years of work In
a literary college will be required for
entrance, the minimum requirement
this fall being a high school educa-
ton"
Committee Tells Hopes.
The committee, in 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 a 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 it's 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 a 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 ii
would distinguish us to embrace"
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
sage of Governor Slaton.
In part. Governor slaton said:
our system is wrong. me L EIssos
ture can appropriate what II pleases'
and the tax rate remains the same
The Legislator has made himself a Ia
yorite with his constituency by voting
for every popular Appropriations, ana
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 Dill may
exhaust IT,
More than four-ffths Of the States OF
the Union derive revenue from what Is
known as an inheritance tax. am in
formed that this tax is tho 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
from corporations Governor Terrell, In
his message Of the year 1905. recon-
mended a tentative privilege tax based
or capital stock Of 100000 per year on
corporations having capital Of VI
900 900, or over He anticipated from
this source more than 500. 600 IA 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.
l recommend that the maximum occu-
patton tax on corporations having 81, =
600 600 capital and over be 5000 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
coTrectives, so that each may bear his
proportionate burden, would not mean
the increase of taxes upon any one now
performing his duty, but would rather
mean the tightening Of his unfair por-
tion OF the load I commend this sub
feet TO your attention.
Bonded Debt To be Refunded.
An additional reason for establishing
and maintaining the States finances or
a sound basis Is the necessity OF max
ing provision for more than one-hRlf oi
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
6. retire, the bonds aggregating Ss,67s,.
600 which are due in 1918. The entir,
States debt is SIS. 452. 500, which doel
not include the obligations to the Uni
versity, amounting to 1891, 500, and The
landscrip fund OF $40 900.
All the debt of Sc, 4b3. 500 is provided
for, or win he provided for, by the sink
Ing fund required 10 be raised annual!
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 win never see return to the
brass band" inaugurals OF former
years. The inaug ration OF Governor
Slaton was. II 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 oCCa siOn
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
COMMISSION FINDS 81
FAMILYS DAILY NEED

LOS ANGELES, June 2S.-Four
dollars 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
$4,000 cases covered by the inquiry,
more than 5000 men and considera-
bly, more than half of all the women
received less than 50 a day.
A permanent wage commission is
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
PUPS AND CHICKS SNAPPED.

RAvENNA, OHIO, June 2S.-A fair
exchange that satisfied both swap
pers was pulled of here when a
Scotch collie transferred her litter of
seven puppies to a Barred Rock hen
for her brood Of ten chicks,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-09

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the people? Restrictions upon bulk are
rather more necessary than upon
weight.
The effect of the new departure upon
the business of the express companies
has been awaited with interest There
has been no desire to see business,
so long established and so vital to our
commerce and industry, seriously Grip
pied, and there is no present indica-
ton that this will be the result. There
is doubtless a reduction of patronage
to some extent. The prices of ex-
press stocks have declined to the low
est levels in the past dozen years. But
the parcel post is not wholly respon-
sible for that. The investigation of the
business by the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the uncertainty as to
what the outcome would be must bear
its share. Since the beginning of the
present century three of the four lead
ing express companies have more than
paid the amount of the capital stock in
dividends to shareholders from their
earnings. Two of them have declared
dividends of 400 and 800 per cent. re-
spectively. 1t is obvious, therefore,
that there still remains a much wider
margin than the parcel post is likely
to wipe out, even if it should expand
considerably beyond its present de-
velopment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-09
Human Life in Books.

The literary world has lately been
enriched by several autobiographies
which are worth reading.
When men like John Muir. Herbert
Howe Bancroft. Robert Marion la
Toilette, and James Kendall Hosmer
tell the story of their lives-their strug-
giles and achievements, their inspira-
tons and experiences-they add to the
sum of human knowledge
There is something particularly fas-
Chatting about an autobiography, espe-
cially when the self-historians tear
away the curtain and reveal the inner
sanctuaries of their minds. When this
is done each page of the book is stepped
in human interest. And when, more
than this, the world is shown how great
careers can be built up by the use OF
opportunity and how the foundations of
character may be strengthened by de-
votion to high ideals, there is encour-
agement for the multitude whose lives
are a constant struggle against appar-
ent disadvantage.
Human life in books is better than
any fiction ever written. 1t has the
intimate personal touch which no novel
can attain 1t stimulates the mind to
great endeavor and sets shining mark
for the ambition of every sincere and
thoughtful man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-09
THE FLYING FROGS OF JAVA.

So many strange stories have been told
Of the flying frogs of Java that the curl
Gus animals have como TO be regarded as
mythical However. according to re-
Port Of Prof. Siedlecki quoted in the
Journal des Voyages. these little
creatures do exist in actual life
Prof. Siedlecki, who has spent some
time at the geological laboratory at Bull
tenzorg. Java, has been able to study the
flying frogs closely. One Of the first con-
clusions that he reaches is that the name
flying frogs" is inaccurate; for the SUP
posed blight. from which the popular
rame is derived. is really nothing more
than a tremendous leap. Jumping frogs"
would describe the animal much more ac-
curately.
The frog has membranes stretched be-
tween its fingers and toes. As IL Jumps,
il stretches wide Its webs, and with til,
aid OF these parachute-like supports.
Sldes gently TO earth again. 1t Is no rare
thing for one of these little animals to
Jump a distance of over six feet. 1t can
readily be imagined how a succession OF
these gliding leaps creates the impression
of sustained flight. The deception is even
greater when the frog is jumping from
branch to branch or from tree totree.
Essentially an animal of nocturnal hab-
its, the flying frog spends its days cling
ing to the leaves of trees. During this
time it is torpid and fabby. and breathes
with remarkable slowness. Its BLUSH
green color. blending almost perfectly
with the leaves on which ii rests. serves
as an effective protection against enc
mics. The flying frog is a striking exam
pie Of protective coloration. for its hres
vary with the time and the brightness OF
the day. In the sunshine Of the early
morning the frog is a bright blue-green:
later. as the day advances its color be-
comes a deeped and darker green. and
toward night almost black.
1t is not till the sun has set that the
flying frog begins to shake. of its tcrpo:.
Then it rouses to the business Of the day
or the highland sallies forth on its
hunt for insects. 1t shows a great pref
erence for large butterflies, ard aided BY
ITS remarkable leaping powers, is very
successful IL capturing them.
The strange little animals do not con-
fine their activities to the earth and trees,
but are equally at home in the water.
There the webs that serve them as wirgs
on land become useful as oars.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-09
Growing Sunday School Movement.

At Zurich, Switzerland, this week
the seventh convention of Sunday
schools of the world is converting. 1t
is one of the big meetings of the year.
All nations, all tongues, and nearly all
denominations are there: Within the
past decade the Sunday school has
regained its old significance Clergy
men and laymen saw the congregations
dwindling. especially in the attendance
of men. they saw the diminution of
interest in the ministry as vocation;
they saw their churches losing in the
battle with materialism, and they real
lied that civic movement and uplift
enterprises and the whole philanthropic
program meant little in the matter of
religion; it was good humanity, but
it was not spirituality. Hence, the
wise men of the church turned to the
Sunday school just as economists and
social reformers turned to education
for the production of good citizens.
The Sunday school is more intense,
more productive, more stimulating, and
made so to meet the needs of gen.
Grafton used to talking machines and
moving pictures.
Thus it has come to be that the
Sunday school is the recruiting sta
ton of the new army of religion. And
the Zurich convention becomes one of
the great events of a progressive year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-09
The Threatened Railroad Strike.

The case between the engineers and
fremen, to whom boards of arbitra-
ton recently awarded a standardiza-
ton of wages and increased pay, is
quite different from that of the train
men and conductors of the Eastern
roads who now are threatening to
strike if their demands are not grant
ed. The pay of the latter was in
creased in 1910, and their wages were
standardized at that time.
As the Standardization process had
been begun with the trainmen and
conductors, it cannot be said now that
they also should get increases, because
the other classes of railroad labor have
just had their wages advanced. The
one question at issue is: Are they
still entitled to more pay?' If they
are, so may the engineers and firemen
again be said to be, and the process
of demanding and receiving more pay
will be begun all over.
For the settling of the present dis
pute, so that no further demands of
the kind may follow periodically, the
Erdman act has proven inadequate.
The unhtness of a. commission of only
three members is conceded, only one
of whom is -eutral, to pass upon ques-
lions involved in railroad wage con-
troversies. The railroad workmen con-
cede it. The fremen, after the ar
bitration of their demands was effected.
joined with the railroads in asking
Congress to amend the Erdman act so
as to provide for larger commissions
And now the leaders of the trainmen
are said to have admitted that the
present law is defective. Yet, despite
this new controversy springing up, the
amendment of the Erdman act is held
up in the House.
Arbitration should have some other
object than merely to patch up a
quarrel, for such doings would be
endless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-09
Parcel Post and Express Companies.

Among the benefits which July mas
brought is the expansion of the utili-
ties of the parcel post system. The
c. o. D. attachment likely is to add
much to its value and convenience. 1t
gives merchants an opportunity to use
the government as an agent to collect
from their customers; an obvious slim
illus to business. The rate for such a
collection is only 10 cents, but that
also carries with it insurance of the
package. The parcel post is going
to develop a more comprehensive serv-
ice as its defects are corrected, and its
limitations extended.
Already there is protest against
making eleven pounds the maximum
that may be transported in single
package. 1t is true that that is the
figure that has been adopted in other
countries, but there is no reason why
we should pattern after them. 1t has
been demonstrated that eleven pounds
can be carried with benefit to the pub
lie. Is there any good reason why
twenty or twenty-five could not be car
ried as easily with larger proportional
economy and increased advantage to-