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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
Some Results of the War.

republican writer, speaking of our
great war between the states, pronounces it
the most important conflict, measured by its
influences upon mankind, that has occurred
since the fall of Napoleon. lie says that it
was followed by the reconstruction of Ger
many, the abolition of Russian serfdom and
slavery in Brazil, the establishment of the
French republic, the Europeanizing of
japan, the formation of the Dominion of
Canada, the success of Cuba in obtaining
representation, the modernization of Tur-
key, the formation of q complete Italian
nation, and by many other things.
This immense view of the situation is
enough to take ones breath away. 1t
makes very little difference whether it is
correct or not. War is undoubtedly a
great civilizer, and it cannot be denied that
the outcome of the struggle between the
north and the south has in the main been
beneficial to the world at large.
What interests us, however, is the effect
of the war upon the south. Summed up
crudely, it may be said that the new order
of things has brought us cotton mills, blast
furnaces, railroads, scores of new industries,
diversified farming, bigger population and
better status in the eyes of the world.
without depriving our people of single
right held dear by American freemen.
Under the old system the south would
have always remained an agricultural coun-
try. Under the new she will have her man
ufacturing centers, her large cities, and the
development of her natural resources.
These are some of the results of the war in
which We are most interested. If specula-
tive writer's choose to picture series OF more
or less imaginary results in other quarters
of the world there is no objection. But our
people are too busy just now to engage in
the discussion of matters so far away. 1t
is enough for us to know that the war was
a blessing in disguise
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
The Platform OF 1883,

Awhile ago, some of our esteemed con-
temporaries were complaining that TIE
CONSTITUTION was undemocratic because it
favored plan of revenue reduction that
would give protection to American indus-
tries and to American laboring men. The
movement in favor of tariff reduction has
taken much more emphatic turn than
this, and The CONSTITUTION has acQulesced
in it. At the same time it cannot be de-
MED that the position occupied by THE
CONSTITUTION is strictly in accordance with
the principles of taxation laid down in the
Chicago platform of 1854, on which Mr..
Cleveland was elected. In order that there
may be no doubt about this, We give the
platform in full, SO far as il relates to taxa
ton:
Knowing full we'll that the legislation affecting
the operations Of the people should lie cautious
and conservative in method. not in advance OF pab
lie opinion, bat responsive 10 It's demands the dem.
oetlc party is pledged to revise the tariff in spirit
Of fairness 10 all interests.
But, in making reduction in taxes. il is not pro.
posed 70 iniuto any domestic industries lut rather
10 promote their healthy growth. nom the f,uu.
dauon Of this government taxes collected at the
custom house have been the chief source OF federal
revenue. such they must continue 90 be. More.
over, many Industries have come 20 rely upon cyis
auon for successful continuance 50 tina, any change
OF law mus, he at every step rcguTdul of The labor
and capital thus involved. The process OF reform
must lie subject in = execution TO this plain dictate
ofjustice.
All taxation shsH he limited to The REQUIREMENT.
OF economical government. Tac necessary rcduc
ton in taxation can and must be effected without
depEYinS American !aeoE Of the ability to conuetC
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
4 I.nlnC Excuse.

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette has
long ranked as one of the leading bloody
shirt organs of the republican party. OF
course any prominent organ of that party,
to maintain its position, must, to greater
or less extent, have something TO say in
keeping with the bloody shirt policy of the
party, but the constant, uutiring. and ma
leyolent manner in which the Commercial
Gazette pursues its course of vindctive hatred
toward the south, stamps ii as the btterest
and most aggressive of the lot in the dis
reputable and disgusting crusade which the
bloody shutters have SO long waged against
the south.
The luminosity of the Commercial Gazette
is no doubt whetted by the fact that the
distinguished element which it represents
has beer relegated TO a back seat by the
peaceful sentiment of a united people, and
suffering from the rebuke. il is not strange
that it should become even more violent,
particularly when it INDUCES in the I'M
pleasant reflection that the south had very
large share in administering the deserved
castigation which it and its party received.
We fear that the editor of this war-l like
organ is not fully satisfied that the war IS
over; or, ii so, is not satisfied with the part
he performed in bringing it to tcrmina-
tion-more likely the latter, for it is related
on good authority that the dashing brave
and aggressive Halstead of the present, was
the timidest soldier that ever went 10 war.
and that on various occasions he was pulled
10y the seat Of his breechcs from the trench
es, at times, when, to say the least of it,,
his position must have been rather awkward
This valiant knight, who, twenty-five years
ago would have run from firecracker, is
the man who now leads in the fight against
the south, he being at safe distance this
time.
That the course Of the Commercial
Gazette is working injury 70 its own party
and TO The territory in which it is published
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
The Texas Democracy and Prohibition.


1t will probably be long time before the
state of Texas is stirred up again over the
prohibition question like it was last year,
in the memorable campaign of which the
ants, under the leadership of Roger Q.
Mills, won an overwhelming victory.
During that campaign no party issue was
made, and democrats and republicans for
got their party allegiance in their enthu-
siasm over the issue then before them.
But this will happen no more in Texas.
Mr.. Mills's shrewdness has gone long way
towards preventing a re-occurence of an
other such campaign, and if the prohibition
battle in that state is fought again it will
be under very different circumstances.
The recent democratic convention of
Texas committed the democracy of the
state sQuarely against prohibition, declaring
that "the democracy of Texas dcprecate
and will oppose any movement looking to
the re-opening, for further agitation, the
question of state prohibition" This action
is particularly important one from the
fact that it is the first open declaration on
the question of prohibition, of either the
republican or democratic party in any
southern state. Of course the action of the
convention is equivalent to its having ex-
pressly declared against prohibition; indeed,
it is more pointed from the fact that the
democracy of the state is committed to
a policy which does not allow it to even ag-
itate the question of changing the existing
order of things.
We fear that this is an ill-advised action.
The prohibition question is one which
should be kept entirely out of politics, and
the party that takes stand on it, either for
or against, leads a Trojan horse into its
camp. just suppose, for instance, that the
democracy of Georgia were to adopt a sim
liar policy as that adopted by the democracy
of Texas in declaring against prohibition
what would be the result?
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

Paris in 1888, the ascent of which was a great
event, being Witnessed by hundreds OF
thousands of spectators among whom were
the royal family of France. Various I'M
provements were made and men began TO
traverse the air in balloons, and in lI94, the
French used them with success in observing
the movements of the enemy, in the war
with Austria. Since then many improve
ments have been made, though the balloon
has never become practical on account OF
the difficulty of guiding its course against
contrary winds, and in the troubles attend
ant to descent. Even should remedies be
found for these, however, the balloon would
never become of general practical worth,
and it is not likely that they will ever be
used for other purposes than at present.
But the flying machine, or air ship,-how
about that?
Projects in this line have heretofore been
purely chimerical, and though thousands of
experiments have been made, the matter
has generally been regarded as belonging 10
the cranks. But the advances of late have
attracted the serious attention of the coun-
try. A bill has been introduced III con-
gress appropriating 900 to promote the
work of experimenting upon De Baussetts
invention for an air ship, and the commit
tee to which it was referred has reported
unanimously in favor of the appropriation.
De Baussetts plan consists essentially OF
metallic vessel, made up in compartments
and otherwise suitably braced and strength
ened against external weight and pressure,
and of requisite size, so that when sufli-
GENTLY exhausted of air it will, by displace-
ment of bulk Of external air greater than
its weight, rise in the air and sustain and
carry desired burden. The vessel is to be
provided with pumps for exhausting the air,
and also with rapidly revolving blades or
propellers for moving and steering it. There
will also be the necessary machinery, cleo
trical storage batteries to supply power, and
means for transporting passengers and
freight, the whole to constitute convey
ance for rapid passage over short or long
distances overland, or for transoceanic pas
sage, and for general purposes of commerce,
exploration, observation and so forth.
The use of the Washington navy yard,
with all its machinery and facilities, is to
be given to the builders, and the work is to be
done under the supervision of the secretary
of the navy. Who knows but that aston
ishing results may be obtained, and that the
air ship may not be thing of the present
century!
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
a Big Question.

The Northern Methodists are little dis
turbed over the matter of tobacco.
What rule does the conference propose to
make? If bishops and preachers are not
allowed to smoke and chew, how about the
laymen? Here is a question bristling with
difficulties. Books have been written
against tobacco, and in favor of it. But
after all, is the tobacco habit consistent
with a Christian walk of life?
1t may be going outside of our province
to express an opinion, but it seems to us
that this question is not within the legiti-
mate bounds of church control. The use of
tobacco may displease those who dislike it,
but it will be hard to persuade the world at
large to give it up.
Nine men out of ten who are addicted to
the tobacco habit, will not listen to the
dictate of any church that forbids it. And
why should a special crusade be waged
against tobacco? There are worse evils
to be looked after; for instance, intemper-
ance, gluttony and RIGHTEOUSNESS. Why
not make a speciality of some of these?
1t is a waste of time to talk about it.
Tobacco is here and it will stay.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

makes 1925 on ten acres, Isaac Richmond,
the expert tobacco grower of North Carolina,
makes 81, 900.
A gentleman who is well acquainted with
Isaac and with the tobaccogrowingb business,
infoTns us that in northern and northeast
ern Georgia there are thousands Of acres of
just such land as that on which Isaac Rich
mond grows his bright leaf tobacco. Why
is not this ground utilized?
This is question we shall not attempt to
answer. We can only give the testimony
of an expert, who says that Georgia can
raise as fine tobacco as North Carolina.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
DIR. Woodrow's Side of His Case.

The Rev. DIR. Woodrow, whose famous
case is now before the southern Presby-
terrain general assembly, has recently given
an outline of the matters involved, speak
ing of course from his standpoint.
DR.. Woodrow says that when he heard
the soundness of his belief impugned in
1880 he asked the presbytery of Augusta to
investigate the charges. A committee re-
ported that there was no heresy in his doc
trines and belief. A resolution to this effect
was lost in the presbytery by a vote of seven
to six The doctor then asked the presby-
terry to try him, but this was not done. He
then complained to the synod of Georgia,
and an order was issued that the presbytery
should investigate his evolution theories
The trial created great interest but the
charge of heresy was not sustained. The
matter again came before the synod, and
it was decided that the finding of the pres
bytery was contrary to the law and the ev-
idence. DR.. Woodrow then complained to
the general assembly. There is also an
other evolution case against the doctor
which resulted in the loss of his professor
ship. The general assembly has nothing to
do with u is matter, as it is already finally
settled.
From Or. Woodrow's statement it will be
seen that the issue in the pending case is
narrowed down to one point, viz: Is it
heresy in the Presbyterian church to believe
in the doctrines of evolution? The result
OF the trial will be awaited with interest by
the Christian and scientific world
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

JUDGE DUFFEY, THE noted New York police
judge, says that in his long experience he has
never known a case of genuine reform. He
thinks that criminal always remains a Grim
inal. The judge may be more than half right,
but it is mounful fact that a criminal has
few chances to reform. Once branded, he is
suspected by all men, and he is driven back to
his old ways. Does society share none of the
responsibility for his career?
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

THE LONDON TELEGRAPH says that no.
where in all the world can Il more delightful
place OF residence be found titan in the high
lands stretching across northern Georgia and
northern Alabama. In the course of very
few years such expressions of opinion will be-
gin to crystalize into solid results.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

A CORRESPONDENT OF the Chicago Mall
writing from Bahia, Brazil, spreads all the
colors of the rainbow on paperin the following
fashion: "The senortas are as beautiful as
hours in youth and can love like house afire.
The figures are universally models for brunette
Venuses, and their feet arched like rainbows.
and Cinderelian in size, Their glorious eyes
can set any well-constituted mans blood going
like a respiration pump at single glance and
their ruby lips are, as many of the boys can
practically prove, equally perfect in action for
kissing or understanding They have
money-many of them lots of it-and they
stand ready and willing with all of their
worldly goods to endow almost any young
American of whose affections they can become
undisputed mistress Red hair and frcckles
are not counted as obstacles in the matrimo-
NAL market In fact, at first acquaintance
senorita is an angel q Venus, and a muse all
rolled into one. But--for there is but, and %
hydra-headed one-the diverse of this pleas
ing picture comes under observation after
a long acquaintance. Senorita, first of all, is
ignorant-as ignorant as sin. She is passion
ate, and passion in the tropics means jealousy
I>hich is insanity when thoroughly aroused.
She is unscrupulously barbaric, and has a tenn
per compared to which. when once aroused, a
cyclone is gentle zephyr
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

You do not pay a cent for this. You simply
pay for your paper, just as usual. We put
your name in our present box, and on Sep
TENDER 1st the first name taken out-the box
being shaken and the agent blindfolded-gots
$3.50 in gold the next 500, and so on through
the list.
Now note this we'll Send in your own sub
scrption and we will put your name in the
box Therefore every other name you send
we will put in your name again. If you need
ten subscribers your name goes in ten times,
and you have just this many more chances
We want every man, woman or child who
reads this to get to work at once for THE Con-
sTITUTIoN. Don't delay day in sending in
names. The more you get in now the more
you will get in later. Commence AT ONCE.
You ought TO have 100 names in by September
LIST Remember this. Some name will be
taken at haphazard from the box on Septcm-
Der !, and that name gets S250in gold. 1t may
be YouRs. In any event you risk not cent.
You get the best and cheapest paper printed,
and If you get the $3.50 or the 500, or any of
the other presents 1t Is that much made.
Now begin AT ONCE. Send in your name
md that of your friend, and then begin
regular canvass. The box will be thoroughly
rolled and shaken, aud the first name may be
taken from the bottom.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
The Peace of Europe.

There are wars and rumors Of wars, and
some of the prophets say that they will
break out before the end Of the present
season.
glance at the situation will perhaps dis
pose of the predictions. Undoubtedly
England has no desire to begin an aggres-
siye war. France is boiling over with her in
ternal discussions, and while she is preparing
for future effort to regain her lost pro-
yinces, she is not ready to draw the sword.
Through Bismarck and Frederick we are
assured that the policy Of Germany is pa
cific. The war cloud, then, if it exists any
where, hovers over Russia. But Russia is
not well prepared to plunge into causcless
warfare against any nation. She is bound by
iron-clad stipulations regarding the ruler
ship of Bulgaria. Her march into Afghan
stan must necessarily be slow, and a CON
fict with England III that quarter is not
likely to occur this spring Besides, the
car is well aware that his home affairs are
not upon very satisfactory footing. He will
not go to war until he is forced to, or until
lie is satisfied Of an easy victory.
Still, it must be admitted that there is
always danger where Russia is one of the
factors to be considered. What Napoleon
dreaded in the early part of the century is
still the nightmare of Europe. With her
teeming population of over one hundred
million, this wonderful country cannot long
refrain from making war upon its neghbors.
OLe of these days the Cossack is bound to
make break over the borders, and when
that day comes all Europe will be terrorized.
But the signs of the times do not indicate
that this day of wrath is at hand. In all
probability it will be delayed for some time.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

AN ARKANSAS CANDIDATE is denounced by
his opponents as q gambler and a drunkard
1t goes without saying that lie will be elected
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

is strong in the west, and is favorite with
the party in all parts of the country.
Gresham and Hawley, OF Gresham and
Phelps. Either of these would make AZ
ticket which would probably give the dem.A
ocrats more trouble than any ticket the res
publicans could nominate. General Gresh-
am could probably command greater rel
publican strength in the west than any man
in the party, and this will be decided con-
sideration with the convention. General
Gresham's friends claim that he can carrvi
Indiana. and this will no doubt be of con-
siderable weight with the convention.
Hawley's supporters are positive that he
can carry Connecticut as the vice-presiden-
tial nominee, and the New Jersey republic
cans are confident that they can carry that
state with Mr.. Phelps on the ticket. Thus
it will be seen that either of these two
tickets would be particularly strong in two
doubtful states, the vote of which may
settle the result of the election.
1t is almost safe to predict that the re-
publican ticket will be one of the above.
Some of them are exceedingly strong, and
some are exceedingly weak. 1t remains to
be seen what will be the opinion of the.
party on the subject.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

1t IS POSSIBLE that the old Libby prison
will not be moved from Richmond TO Chicago.
The building cannot be removed until the enc
tire price, $4,000, is paid. One-fourth of tie
amount has been paid, and the other install-
ments run until the first of next January
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

IT SEEMS ALMOST incredible, but Mr..
George Kennon, the Russian traveller, states
in one of his articles in the Century that the
territory of Siberia would include tho United
States, Alaska, with all of the states of Europe
except Russia, and there would still be 800 900
SnIInrc miles to snnrn
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

AT NYACK, n. y, the other day brave
mother, who was determined that her son
should not fail a victim to the Salvation Army
nonsense, made a dash into the ranks OF the
army, ierked the young man ont and led him
home by the ear
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

Or COURSE THIS is authentic, and It, is there's
fore worth little study: "The garden of
Eden, it is now claimed. was located in Gem
trail America. Nine. Alice lie Plongeon, wife
Of an eminent man of science, is the prophet
of the new belief and She is also a believer in
the submerged continent OF Atlantis She
says that among the manuscripts of the Mayas,
the prehistoric inhabitants OF Nucatan, is an
account Of the sinking of Atlantis. which
once joined America 10 the western coast OF
Africa and Europe Other Maya writings
give us, she asserts the whole history of the
intellectual development Of the human
family
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

COLONEL HARDEN ScoTT, Missouri engi-
noel, says that nothing is better for meal than
nice guicy rattlesnake The colonel has
tried the Dish, and he pIcnouucos it very appe-
tizing
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-11-29

A teachers institute will be held at
jamestown commencing Dec. 18th and
continuing one week. All interested
in school work are very cordially invited
to be present, and would especially call
the attention of all teachers in the coun-
ty to the fact that their attendance is a
duty and hope will be a pleasurable
ore. Prof. J. @. Collester of Harold, d.
T., will conduct the institute, and l
bespeak for all a pleasant and profitable
week. I shall make an effort to secure
suitable accommodations for teachers
in attendance at reasonable rates.
T. S. WADswoRTH, County Supt.
jamestown, Nov. 2Sch
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1888-11-29
The meeting then adjourned.
The New Methodist Pastor.

Rev. d. NJ. Parker, the new pastor of
the Methodist church. delivered two very
able and instructive discourses to large
congregations yesterday. Mr.. Parker
comes here from, Grafton in the Grand
Forks district He is spoken of as one of
the ablest and most popular ministers of
that district, and will undoubtedly prove
an unusually satisfactory pastor here.
Mr.. Parker has already taken up his
resideoce in the parsonage with his fami-
", consisting of his wife and one child.