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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

Dear Mrs. FELTON,: / hope the enclosed
pickle recipes are not too late TO be of use
TO those who requested them. have some
good ones but waited. hoping some other
sister would send hers.
Picked sweet peppers are especially
nice. All kinds OF pickles will keep well
I'm wide mouthed bottles or common fruit
jars. Some housekeepers complain that
vinegar injuries the jar. lids. but 1 have
never found II so. Vinegar discolors them
sometimes, however, and to remove this
and have them thoroughly clean / boil
them in strong pearline suds. Crushed egg
shells viii aid In removing stains from the
glass.
All kinds Of chopped pickles or mixed
pickles should be prepared and stand in
weak brine all night. Next morning this
brine may be poured OF and the fruit or
vegetable be boiled in water till tender,
after which all water may be squeezed out
and the pickles packed in the bottles ready
for hot vinegar, which may be prepared
according to any one OF the following reci-
pes:
VINEGAR FOR COMMON PICKLES.
Four quarts vinegar; two cups sugar;
three nutmegs grated. two large onions
(sliced). l OK mustard seed. ounce salt,
half ounce mace. half ounce black pepper,
ounce OF allspice. These spices may be
tied in thin cloth before boiling in the
vinegar. II preferred.
VINEGAR FOR sPICED TOMATOES.
One quart vinegar, four tablesoonfuls
sugar. two tablespoonfuls each Of cloves.
cinnamon. allspice and ground black pep
per.
VINEGAR FOR TOMATO PICKLES.
Three chopped red peppers. a handful of
grated horseradish. half gallon OF vinegar
and half pound sugar.
PICKLED PEPPERS.
Take large sweet peppers. some ripe ones
and some green ones. cut OFF blossom end
and take ont seeds being careful not to
bruise the peppers. and soak in brine all
night. Then stun them with any kind OF
mixed pickle. sew on the caps. pack in Jars
and cover with hot vinegar.
An excellent stufing is made OF a cup
full each OF chopped cabbage. onion,
beans. green tomatoes and over ripe GU
cumbers pared. all stewed in vinegar with
a spoonful of cloves and celery seed till
| tender.
In fact. make my mixed pickle OF what
ever / have on hand that will do.
NJ. /. NJ.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

Editor Atlanta Journal:
In scanning the interesting columns OF
your paper which is ever welcome
guest, my eyes rested upon the Rev. s.
p. Jones's uncharitable unsympathetic
and untimely remarks and suggestions as
regards repeating the two most sacred
laws which Georgia may be proud Of,
viz: Free education and the soldiers
widows pensions. Seemingly, the evan
gelist would have his state reverse her
wheels of progress, turn back the golden
tide of civilization, thereby erect monu-
ment of ignorance and distress.
He would have the privilege Of educa-
ton given only to those who are suffi-
GENTLY fortunate to pay the price. there
by placing money at a premium. That
would naturally encourage avarice. From
the standpoint view the Savior's exam
pie left to humanity Brother Jones and
/ are far apart. Is it not a strange fact
that Christian believers interpret the
teachings of scripture in so many differ
ent ways? 3-r
Christ taught that the widow and or
phan must be looked after. The evange-
list would have the widows Of the sleep
ing heroes denied the small pension
given them by the government whose love
for the heroes buried beneath the sod,
in her defense will never wane. You
may suggest your opinions, Brother Jones.
but the widows Of the dead soldiers fear
no evil. You may advocate the depriva-
ton of the s. per month. but the soldiers
widows think the Rev. S. P. Jones Will be
lonely in his opinions.
God is a husband to the widow" a
father to the helpless I trust the evan
gelist will seek other targets for his I'M
timely missels rather than aged and help
less widows and poor children. Welcome
every charity that rebounds to the edi-
fication and uplifting of the unfortunate.
encourage true patriotism and you will
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10 directors and indignant. listen

ceptable to directors and indignant listen
ers. st' s
Nevertheless. it was such plain rebukes
of sin that brought thousands to repent
ance and cleaner lives. and with better
motives and higher ideals in everyday
life, courtesy, as a hand-mafden of the
graces went along in company. If "abus-
i've preachers at the present time WELD
no influence for good and polite manners,
then DIR. Lewis may be correct in his ex-
position of the subject, but can he make
us sure that his premises are correct.
when his conclusions are so harsh, in re-
gard to politicians and preachers?
If am not misinformed. all respectable
preachers in this country are in large
measure controlled by the rules and reg
ulations of their respective denominations.
The Methodist church, to which the doctor
and I both belong, has very strict rules
as to its ministry.
The conferences has authority to review
the character of every name on its list,
at least once a year. If abusive preach
ers" are obnoxious to polite manners and
to the spread of the gospel, which is the
basic stone Of our enlightened civiliza-
ton, then his indictment and conclu-
deed to the church.
Our old time preachers were strict con-
structionists. Preaching was their high
est calling in life, and one OF the most
poorly paid at that time.
Nevertheless they cried aloud (and
spared mott against all the vices OF the
day and many of them dictated the shape
of the coat the style of dress for the
clergy and the wearing Of costly apparel
and personal adornments were condemned
for the membership. 1t was certainly
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

The expense OF transportation has al
ways hung around the fuel problem. Be
fore the discovery OF coal sail vessels
were exclusively employed. Wood was
burned in engines and always was clumsy
70 handle.
After coal came into general use the
problem took on a new phase and espe-
clalIy after anthracite coal. which holds
heat for q long time. could be utilized
for transportation purposes I'm steam YES
sells and furnaces.
Electricity. as we know. has distanced
steam made from coal and electricity Is
now distanced by a new discovery or
invention that has lately been discovered.
With thirteen per cent OF refined kero-
sene oil mixed with simple atmosphere
there has been developed the most extra
ordinary fuel arrangement in the known
world The process is patented and is
already in operation In West Hoboken in
New Jersey. employed In running plant
for constructing automobiles
Engineers and plant builders are COM
ing IN from all quarters TO inspect this
new wonder OF the world. Old furnaces
can be used BY inserting new burners for
the compound. The compound makes a
sort OF dry gas and the ire can be turned
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
rs THERE DECAY IN COURTESY

The article written by DIR. Walker Lewis
for last Saturday afternoons Journal has
evoked this question in my mind. and per-
haps that of others: Is It true that fewer
men and women in this country are pos
sessed of the grace q had nearly said ac-
complishment) of polite manners? Has
there been marked decadence in courtesy
within the last century?
Let us see what is meant by courtesy,
| since people differ on this question.
In Webster's dictionary courtesy is thus
defined: elegance or politeness in man
ners. especially politeness connected with
Enthusiastically, complaisance. etc.
Emerson says: 1.-THE whole of heraldry
and of chivalry is In courtesy"
Rare Ben Jonson" declares nothing is
courtesy unless II be meant for us. and
that kindly and lovingly. I'VE owe no
thanks to rivers that they carry our boats,
or winds that they be favoring and NIL
our sails, or meats that they be nourish-
ing, for these are what they are, necessa-
rily. Horses carry as, trees shade us, but
they know II not"
To sum up. courtesy means politeness In
manners, added to kindness. IL must be
meant for us and expressed kindly toward
us, and embodes the chivalric in the best
of human natures, and is expressed will
lingly in human actions.
Is there less Of this courtesy than in
former times, and mas education ana the
betterments in opportunity awaited noth>
ing toward the progress and Improvement
in courtesy? DR.. Lewis thinks we have
gone backward. and he lays particular
blame on politicians and abusive"
preachers. It is granted that aspiring
politicians fail to give US a promising
outlook for sincerity and honesty In &C
ton, but there are worse things in the
world than kissing the babies before an
election comes on. These office-seekers are
ELUSIVE of course, in attention to wage
earners for the same reason and at the
same time, but there is no rudeness nor
lack of politeness in either case that l
discover Their manners might be even
less courteous under different conditions,
and IL the babies can put up with the
kisses. and the 'tin bucket brigade" al
lows the hand-shaklng. why complain?
In discussing abusive preachers" as
factor in the decay Of courtesy. I grant
to DR.. Lewis superior knowledge and per-
haps a greater right in criticism. He tells
us that abusive preachers I'm the Ameri-
can pulpit have had much to do with the
decay of courtesy"
In looking backward since can re-
member things. happenings, traditions and
pulpit manners, ] recall some lively Incl
dents where pulpit manners were given
scant courtesy by some people, especially
when searching discourses were not &C
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, tempt. The master of the house came to
the door. please sir, will you take me
in tohight?" he asked.
mo" said the man, you have no busi-
ness being out at this hour and I'll teach
you a lesson" SO saying he closed the
door.
Husband said a voice from above,
who's that you are turning away?"
"A little tramp" was the reply. IN
deed you won't" said the good wife, as
she hastily came down and called to the
lad to come back. ,"Come In and tell me
all about yourself" she said to the little
fellow as she gave him seat by the fire.
He told her his story; how he was an or
phan, and some ladies at a distant viii
iage had sent for him to go to school;
and he had no money to hire horse, and
SO was compelled to walk She was deeply
Interested; gave him a warm supper and
put him to bed, tuclking the cover all
around him and merrily bidding him good
night In the morning she gave him
, breakfast and nice lunch and sent him
on his way.
The years rolled on, the husband Of this
good woman died, and the man who lived
next door was made the administrator
of the fine estate; soon absorbed 1t ALL
cheated the widow out Of the whole OF
it, and turned her into the road. Home
less and heartbroken she went to the town
of Charlottesville to consult a lawyer.
She was directed to a brilliant young law
yer, pronounced the best at the local bar.
and who was then in the midst of lu-
crative practice. She told the facts and
asked If he would undertake THE case.
She said she had no money. but would
give him half the property II he could
secure it from this terrible land shark.
He said he would and dropped every
thing else to prosecute the suit for her.
The trial excited the greatest interest
The ablest lawyers were employed on the
other side. Many thousands OF dollars
were involved. The day arrived, and
great crowd had assembled. Never in the
history of Georgia was a grander effort
made than that Of the young lawyer. He
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
Lac War For southern Independenee


A very bright correspondent in Alaba-
ma makes some sensible suggestions in a
private letter.
she. truthfully says there should be
careful attention to giving the right
names TO things. while the people who
participated in making history are stiil
living.
she writes:
7 have just read In the columns Of The
semi-Weekly Journal. edited by you, an
account OF Mr.. HulIs book on our Con-
federate compaigns.
Il agree with everything except the
name for our war I think we southern
people should call Il the war for southern
independence
I wrote to General Gordon about 1t
but received only a brief reply. men
toned it at the reunion in Memphis.
1T was requested that 1t should be
offered as a resolution at the next re-
union OF the Confederate veterans.
Ask your husband what the great Cal
houn woul think OF the name OF civil
war; Civil war 1t was not. War be-
tween the states. never.
WAR for the constitution and southern
independence. it was. in fact and in truth.
Truly yours,
MRS. Z. F. W."
p S-This matter must be corrected
and made straight in our lifetime or
never.
Unless we are willing 10 go down in his
tory as rebels and disorganizers OF govern
ment, we should make facts clear, not
only TO those who know little OF the
south and southern history, but to our
own descendants. aye, our children.
II is a mortifying reflection that our
Confederate chieftains may appear as
mistaken. rash and unwise, to those who
win live hundred years from today;
when we do know. that crisis was forced
upon this country that was too strong for
legislative settlement and was left to the
arbitrament of the sword. IL we had won
the independence Of the Confederaey,
success would have been deemed equiva-
lent to the triumph of truth and right.
Being overpowered by reason Of num-
bers and suffering from the lack OF NUM-
lions OF war, defeat came to the south
ern states and obloquy was heapednpon
them.
Nevertheless, we do know that the right.
the principle. the gravamen in dispute.
was not destroyed by defeat or crippled
by disaster.
Eternal is truth. deathless, ouenchless.
omnipotent in right. under all reverses OF
fortune even when pressed to earth by
outside antagonism.
n General Washington had been over
powered by CORVALLIS he might have
languished in a London prison or died
like Major Andre-before British muskets
las a traitor to King George-his name
despised among men.
But having succeeded he became the de-
Iiverer OF his country, first in war, In
peace and IN the hearts of his country
men.
ION what slender threads do our des-
tinies hangw
No matter what the north. east or west
may call the late wharf.-the southern states
are at liberty TO name 1t TO suit them
selves and their convictions.
There is both pith and profit in the sug-
gestion from Alabama
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
N. 3. WHARTON, D. D.
BY

was all fire, and zeal and, eloquence. The
verdict was unanimously in his favor.
An appeal was made for a new trial but
denied The lady was placed in posses
sion of her splendid home and property
again. t.E
Take your half" she said. "or what
ever you say for, for am Indebted to
you for ALL" Il.
Madam said the young lawyer.
you do not owe me one cent" How is
that?p she asked. rg rft
do you remember that many years ago
you" entertained a poor orphan boy who
had been ruthlessly turned from this
mans house, the man who has so greatly
defrauded your" After some reflection
she recalled the forgotten incident.
WELL" said he, '"I was that orphan boy,
and L am more than repaid in the kind
service you rendered me on that occas-
ion"
And this boy was Alexander H. Ste
phens, the great commoner of congress,
and one OF the brightest lights that ever
shone there, later governor Of Georgia,
states.
To the ladies who educated him he re-
turned all they gave with interest, and
carried out their benevolent and patriotic
schemes in the court chambers of the ma
ton. Our Savior said: Give andit. shall
be given to you again. in this life. but
what shall we say of the abundant re-
wards 1t secures in the world to come?
On the tomb of Attolus at Rheim may be
real this significant inscription: He
transported his treasures to heaven by his
charities and he has gone thither to en-
Joy them" ss"
Faith, hope, charity" said Paul;
these three. but the greatest of these is
charity"
. October g. 1901
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

OF and on In an instant without posi-
bility OF explosion.
Air is compressed to go degrees and
skillfully mixed with the oil TO produce
the gas.
The light is said to be clear blue-white
and with a Pinch jet water turns In
stantly 70 steam.
The cheapness is the great item. for the
small quantity of oil, and the overhead
atmosphere are the constituents.
Il is proposed to run the Deutschland
across the Atlantic In four days at one
half the present cost of coal,
T. big liner consumes eight hundred
and fifty tons OF coal each day, costing
over twelve hundred dollars for the trip,
while the dry gas could be supplied for
eight hundred dollars on the steamship.
II is a smokeless compound and sends
out no sparks and there is no smut to
deal with
1t is expected to be the fuel power which
win navigate air vessels because OF its
lightness and easy handling.
The wonders Of science ana invention
never cease. The discoverer has been az
work on the compound for nine long
years. He deserves success.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
Home VIII Be Rebuilt.
Montezuma Record.

The Atlanta Journal. while the home was
vet burning, rented, at its own expense, the
Thompson Hotel, on Marietta street. for one
month as a temporary home for the old SOL
diers. This act on the part OF the Journal
speaks for itself. Words cannot express the
gratitude OF the hearts OF those who marched
under the Southern Cross for this act Of Eenu-
inc sympathy on the Journals part The old
men lost nearly everything. including war
relics clothing. etc. The Journal Immediately
opened a subscription list to raise funds 10 re-
build the home. large amount will be raised.
The leading papers of the state have taken the
matter In hand, and the Home VIII soon be re-
built.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
NOTES OF THE DAY.

There are now $4,000 children Of school age
IN C,1lha and 1s2 600 OF them are not at school.
There are 1000 school houses in daily use
Thirteen British steamers and sixty-seFen
sailing vessels were lost last month, the nun-
bef OF lives lost being lis and AZ respectively:
The Great Eastern has faded into the era OF
small things Her tonnage was 10, 800 below
that OF the Celtic. just launched at Belfast.
The newspapers Of Brooklyn say that the
free lecture system Of that city has lroNeu :
great success During the course, which 1asteo
thirteen weeks, Il. ~ people attended,
Miss Lizzie Wooster. of Topeka. Kan, whose
works have Just been adopted by the United
states government for use in the Indian
schools Is a descendant Of General Wo0s er
OF revolutionary fame.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
LIFE OF PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.

The most complete and authentic history OF
the life and. public services OF our beloved
and martyred president. Containing full &C
count OF his early life. brilliant career as
soldier, statesman and president. Giving in
full many OF his most brilliant speeches., In
Guiding his last at Buffalo the day before
his assassination. A thrilling account OF the
awful tragedy, struggle for life and triumph
OF death.
Also a full history Of anarchy and its in
famous deeds Largest and best illustrated
MCKINLEY book published. Sold only by sub
scription Highest commissions to agents
Freight paid. Credit given. Send 10 cents for
mailing free outft Represent home company
and save time and money. Act quick. Address
D. E. Luther Publishing Co.,
20 N. Broad ST., Atlanta, Ga.
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.
Every brick that glltters is not sold.
Better distant friend than an intimate enc
my.
II seeing is believing the blind man must be
a skeptic.
Il takes more than an expert bookkeeper to
balance a canoe.
Americas cup looks suspiciously like a
schooner.
Now doth the aristocratic potato make googoo
eyes AT the millionaire.
Truth doesn't seem TO be stuck on lying al
- bottom OF Texas oil well.
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REFLEcrIoNs oE a eAcHELoR.

New IOIh FTess.
because YOU are better than the man you
despise does not mean you are not worse tnan
those who despise you
"A man knows he has enjoyed snimsen AZ
the theatre when it gave him good lausn3
a woman. when It gave her good weep. +,
There are a whole lot OF mysteries N This
world that are never explained because there
Is nothing about them to be explained.
non with the same consistency she gives her
cook a good reference when she Discharges
her for all manner of bad things.
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Suffering Women.

DR.. Tucker can cure
you OF that awful
backache. smothering.
pains around the heart,
displacement. nervous
fears. short breath. leu
corrhoea. bloating. in
digestion and cOnstipa-
ton. Advice free. DR..
Tucker. Broad street,
Atlanta, Ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
BY
MRS. w. n. FELTON,.

plain talk from the pulpit If it was in
any degree removed from abusive"
1t is not a risk to say that such dicta-
ton would not be tolerated for a moment
in any fashionable congregation at this
time. II their plain exposition OF the
faults and follies of the era they lived in,
promoted courtesy, the connection ana
application of their own manners to po-
lite society in this age would now be i'm
possible. 1 can call to mind but very
few ministers who dare to ridicule and
lampoon fashionable habits from the sa-
cred desk. There is loud complaint that
too many Objectionable evils and errors
are never noticed at all, overlooked, and
condoned.
1t would seem, therefore, that the de
cay Of courtesy as emphasized by DR..
Lewis, may be the partial result Of some
thing else yet to be added to his criti-
cism OF abusive preachers" Perhaps he
will elaborate the subject for the pub
lies benefit in a succeeding chapter.
There is among the well-educated class
es. however, much less sensibility and
high regard for individual character than
prevailed fifty or seventy-flve years ago.
There is less of neighborliness in a renned
view of the term. The spirit or money
getting has assumed a form OF selfishness
which is not attractive or conducive' to
brotherly kindness or charity, but there
is nevertheless much more attention given
to the sourtesies OF everyday life in the
sense of Mr.. Webster's definition of cour-
tesy.
Good behavior in all public assemblies
is the rule with rare exceptions. Laws
are strict as to the conduct Of people at
home and abroad. While human nature
may be the same, at all times; 1t is re-
spectacle to be sober, and keep civil
tongue in ones head. especially in pub
lie places.
While there were a great many rough
diamonds in former days there are
large number of polished ones at the
present time.
There is great kindness and public
spirit in spite of the hamperings Of wealth
and sor~-d cares, and so far as am able
to Judge there is much attention given to
polite manners and 1t would be difticult
If we were privileged to do so. to say
who are sincere in courtesy, or otherwise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

For $40 we will send The Semi
Weekly one year and the Five Vasellne
Toilet Articles and any enc OF the
premium papers offered with The
semI-Weekly at 500. This Is the
greatest offer ever made and you
should take advantage Of Il without
delay.
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Rest, Health ana ZomfOrt to Mother and

MRS. WTNSLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething, sofLens the gums, reduces
Inflammation, allays ali pain, and cures wind
collie. Perfectly safe in all cases. We would
say to every mother who has suffering child
Do not let your prejudice, nor the pre1udices
of others, stand between you and your suner-
ing child and the relief that viii be sure-yess
absolutely sure-to follow the use OF this
T1eIioine fffimelY used. Price 96cs bottle
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Pickle Recipes.

Find Bostroms Improved Farm Level
advertisement and see what you get free.
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A Soldiers Waop to ReD. Sam Zones.

surely be preaching Bible doctrine. Broth
er S. p. Jones.
SOLDIERS WIDOW.