municipality is, that they do combine. Atlanta does not fail in what it undertakes; and if Atlanta were to own and operate its own electric light plant and street railway system, Atlanta would not fail in that.

The opponents of municipal ownership contend that too much power is given the party in control; that positions are given party favorites without due regard to their ability. There is, no doubt, some truth in this. But suppose that the party in control does have some power where there is municipal ownership, is it not better that this power should be in a party-a part of the people than in a private corporation? That power is going to exist wherever any of these systems exist. Would it not be easier to prevent the abuse of this power if it was in a party, or the leaders of a party, than it would be if it was vested in a private corporation?

Where private corporations own public utilities and make a success of the management of them, municipal ownership of them could succeed. A good and complete system of civil service would insure success. Have the applicants for positions appointed under civil service rules; have them know that they will retain their positions as long as they are proficient, and no longer; have the managers of the plants appointed under civil service rules; pay them good salaries, so that competent men can afford to give their time to the management of the enterprises; give them great powers in their management, they will feel their responsibility and be careful how they use their powers; let them know that the people look to them for successful management; let it be so arranged that should the management not be successful, the blame can not be shifted to the mayor, from the mayor to the council, from the council to a committee, from the committee to some other person, until the bewildered people know not on whim to vent their disapproval. Have the municipal ownership managed on the same basis that the private corporations are managed, and success will follow.

Many plans have been suggested and tried in regard to municipal enterprises. This is only an imperfect outline of one. Various plans have been successful. But the success does not depend so much on the plan as on the determination of the people. And there will come a time when the citizens of the municipalities throughout these United States will realize what vast sums those in control of the municipal affairs have, practically, been giving away and they will rise up in their might and either condemn those corporations utilizing their streets, or erect plants and operate them for their own benefit.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE GEORGIA BAR

ASSOCIATION.

CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I.

The object of this Association shall be to advance the science of jurisprudence, promote the administration of justice throughout the State, uphold the honor of the profession of the law, and establish cordial intercourse among the members of the bar of Georgia. This Association shall be known as The Georgia Bar Association.

ARTICLE II.

Any person shall be eligible to membership in this Association who shall be a member of the bar of this State in good standing, and who shall also be nominated as hereinafter provided. The judges of the Supreme, Superior and City Courts of this State, and the judges of the Federal Courts in this State, shall, so long as they remain in office, be honorary members of this Association, with all the rights and privileges of regular members, and without liability for the payment of dues.

ARTICLE III.

The officers of this Association shall consist of one President, five VicePresidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Executive Committee, to be composed of the Secretary and Treasurer, together with four members to be chosen by the Association, one of whom shall be Chairman of the committee. Each of these officers shall be elected at each annual meeting for the year ensuing, but the same person shall not be elected President two years in succession. All such elections shall be by ballot. The officers elected shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified according to the Constitution and By-laws.

ARTICLE IV.

At the meetings of the Association all elections to membership shall be by the Association, upon recommendation of the Executive CommitAll elections for membership shall be by ballot, and several nomi

tee.

nees, if from the same county, may be voted for upon the same ballot, and in such case, placing the word "no" against any name or names upon the ticket, shall be deemed a negative vote against such name or names, and against those only. Five negative votes shall suffice to defeat any election for membership. Except during the meetings of the Association, the Executive Committee shall have full power to admit applicants to become members of this Association.

ARTICLE V.

Each member shall pay five dollars to the Treasurer as annual dues, in advance, and no person shall be qualified to exercise any privileges of membership who is in default. Such dues shall be payable and payment thereof enforced, as may be provided by the By-laws. Members shall be entitled to receive all publications of the Association free of charge.

ARTICLE VI.

By-laws may be adopted at any annual meeting of the Association by a majority of the members present.

ARTICLE VII.

The following committees shall be annually appointed by the President for the year ensuing, and shall consist of five members each:

1. On Jurisprudence and Law Reform.

2. On Judicial Administration and Remedial Procedure.

3. On Legal Education and Admission to the Bar.

4. On Grievances.

5. On Memorials.

6. On Federal Legislation.

7. On Interstate Law.

8. On Legal Ethics.

9. On Reception.

A majority of the members of any committee, who may be present at any meeting of such committee, shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of such meeting. Vacancies in any office provided for by this Constitution shall be filled by appointment by the President, and the appointee shall hold office until the next meeting of the Association.

ARTICLE VIII.

The Executive Committee shall perform such duties as may be assigned to it by the President, or may be defined by the By-laws, except as herein otherwise directed.