Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-01-16

why. then. an election may be held un-
der the statute. and N IL IL held 20 20
void and not submitted In !, ece ,a'
with Section. 21S OF me Constitution th'
statute will be nullity.
Drainage and Reclamation,
This subject van new 20 us n few years (
ago Four years ago much legislation
was had In the way OF q beginning; Two
years ago this body passed q number OF
drainage laws and such draining has been
undertaken under the present statutes
We have now been able 70 learn the de-
ficiencies In those statutes, ana ! nope
all the difficulties that now appear IN
those statutes. and will be able 70 shape
admirably and well drainage laws that
will cover every phase or the subject ana
surmount every difficulty. 50 that sue
cessful draining OF our lands may pc real
ly accomplished. There is probably no
portion OF the earth where Nature has
been more generous than she has been to
our state. and the time Is at hand when
investors are beginning TO appreciate and
take advantage OF this fact, The value
OF agricultural lands have been steadily
increasing all over the United States for
the past decade, and one OF the most OBJ
saS wsy 9Sr qo
their industry and thrift Is their conttn-
ued futile effort to cultivate profltably
lands. which are wet or underlined, and
| therefore practically unfit for tilling.
Supervision Of Common Carriers.
/
regulation OF common carriers can be
strengthened and the duties and powers
| OF the commission enlarged with manifest
| advantage to the people. and without i'm
| posing any burden on the carriers. The
Inequalities In freight rates that prevail
| in many localities and the inadequate IA
cilities which are provided IN many cases
| fare and prosperity OF whole communi.
| ties, and the laws OF the state should DO
extended and the functions Of our com :
| A,~Du 1At.A ca
| ity may be vested In the commission to
| grant and enforce remedial and preventa-
| tive measures against all unjust action
on the part OF any common carrier DO
| ing business In the state. and l recon-
| mend that the commission shall be 80
| armed with authority as to be made an
effective agency 70 conserve ana az
| the state. and ! shall cheerfully co-ope-
rate with you In every measure looking
to the accomplishment of that end.
Banking Investments.
/ want to again call the attention of
your honorable body to this very impor-
tant subject, for intimately associated
with the welfare of the people Is a proper
administration OF the affairs OF an persons ~.
the conduct OF banking In the state. un-
der the modern rules of business practical,
ly all financial transactions are handled
through banks, either by making all de-
posits OF money therein. or by the draw
ing Of checks thereon. and 1t Is essential.
not only for the protection OF confiding
depositors from loss, but to the stability
and security OF all business, that sound
and safe system OF banking should be ex-
acted OF those who engage in the man
| agement OF such institutions. Mush-
room banks are capable Of doing as
much harm and causing as much loss
and as many hardships as dishonesty
managed or recklessly managed banks
Mississippi has grown so greatly IN the
past. and its prospects for Increased
prosperity and business development
along all industrial and commercial lines
are too bright and promising, to be
blighted or delayed by inattention to this
important subject. We have no laws
which afford any protection to the pub
would object to reasonable examination
} of its affairs and methods Of conducting
business. and no bank that Is not good
7 or that is mismanaged for any cause
: suspecting public. / again commend TIL.
, subject to your attention and call you
: attention to the great number OF banl
failures that have taken place In th'
t state during the recess of your body, ant
e to the great amount OF money that ha'
], been lost to the citizenship Of the stat
S that a great public service Will have beef
( performed II suitable law is passed 4
cover. within proper restrictions. al
phases of the banking interests OF tn
I state.
The beautiful home provided at Beau
Q volr for taking care Of those old sol
: dIers who are unable to take care o
: themselves has been splendidly manage
1 and Is getting along well. recommen
a liberal appropriation for the supper
and maintenance OF this institution. I'M m
5 generation. who can never know VIVA
: tests devotion 10 principle withstood wnel
t tempests scourged the. land when IN
g soul and God only stood sure. The Mis-
: sissippi soldiers in those days wore boldl
t on their breasts the red badge Of courage
h II the brave live on they had neve
e OF life, and there Is no armor for an
against Fate.
q The call comes with accelerated pace
q the willing offerings OF the state In tn
h homes OF the state or In whatever plac
they may choose to live. trust no minir
e measure will limit the provisions whic
e the state will make for them SO long a
d occasion shall require.
The Old Ladies' Home.
II This institution. builded. supported an
{, maintained by private subscription,
y one that certainly commends itself TO m
e as deserving Of some consideration at tn
II hands OF the legislature. Old age pen
: sions are provided by the most. advance
: nations OF the earth and no doubt IN,
II grows wiser and better viii become
D fixed charge upon all civilized and chris
!, tanned governments, but our mater:
u resources are not such at this time as
l. | enable us to pass such laws. But an II
e. stitution has been established in tn
n state which should appeal to the heal
'r | and mind of every warm FLOODED man
the state. Several years ago sma
lie band of rave-hearted and Christia
women conceived the idea OF maxim
E, some provision for the declining, veal
Is OF their sisters who. stricken by the II
! | firmities of age and left alone In u
l. world to exc out meretexiStence cou
'e find no charity in Mississippi minlsterir
ID to their present needs, and the establish
/ I ment of this institution is the first resu
N OF their laudable efforts This mob
Of undertaking has struggled along wit
scant sympathy from our laW-makii
IS body. earnestly commend this home {
Us worthy of the generosity OF the Leslslt
+ ture, and bespeak for the trustees
l. sympathetic hearing and treatment
your hands.
e, Juvenile Reformatory.
~ / want to again call the attention
| this honorable body to the necessity
y, having a Juvenile reformatory .wheei
y. 70 hayward children may be redeemed; IN
~ can be done at small cost, and. as sa
" IL II cost tenfold more than 1t will cos
y, every sentiment of Righteousness and WI
~ dom demands this long-delayed refor
~ | and simple act OF justice. Children VI
y W der the age of ten years are being dal
"a sent to our county farms by justices
es there. even for short time may ca
r, d blight on their future life Their a
~ socIations on such farm are all ba
~ not a redeeming element.
70 Public Lands
~, On this subject / can do no more tn;
n repeat the message which sent 10 Y
the session s e found siS on On 1 page
nSs OF the Senate journal OF 1912. In ado
"a | tion to the message sent you at tn