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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07

When a small girl I was one OF little
party that was engaging IN canoe ride.
Like some other youngsters was fdgety
and easily excited. "Sst steady IN the
boat. or III put you ashore was the adj
monition addressed to me; and 1 did my
best 70 cit steady and please the friend
who had US in charge. because enjoyed
the boat ride
"sit steady in the boat is very good
advice at the present time when this re-
public IS passing through a crisis occa-
s1o-ed by the tragic death OF President
Mckinley and the transmission Of the
executive Office to his successor.
There - no change Of policy in the adj
substitution OF the governments bush
ness. The same political party has the
helm OF the ship OF state IN hand. II IS
the same ship. the. same crew-there Is
only q rev captain TO Issue orders.
sit steady IN the boat" and do not get
historical over the assassin's confession,
OF his failure 20 confess. and with all re-
spect to the righteous indignation OF the
friends Of the late president; yet IL viii
be dangerous precedent for the country
II torture has been. applied 70 the as
sassin 70 make him name his accomplices,
SIS rumor has Il today.
We raust nght shy OF the methods Of
tire Spanish inuuisitiOn in the United
states OF America Inc aS@ZleSin OBSERVES
70 die. 10 doubt Of II. but the wheel and
rack 10 extort confessions are dangerous
weapons 20 handle in a government like
ours. Once introduced in criminal proce-
dure. the extent Of their use and abuse
vouId become illimitable.
-sit steady In the boat" and keep in
touch with the constitutional laws OF this
rarion-the statutes framed and passed By
wise and honest men 1So-odd years ago,
IS good for US now as they were good for
tbe founders OF the republic at that time
The imperialistic policy OF the admins
fratfon which has obtained In Cuba. Por-
20 Rico and the Philippines Is an expert
rrent vet 10 succeed While some Of US are
strongly opposed 10 II. yet the scheme
nav work well on those Islands. but we
are not anxious for an empire In the re-
public known as the United. States.
Doing wen Is hard 10 beat" We have
done vel under the present republican
form of government for more than cen
fury. We should 90 slow n breaking down
tne barriers which have protected US and
our forefathers.
Sit steady in the boat Do not lean TO
either side too hastily. Do not jump over
board 70 try a raft with all sorts OF un-
manageable things on IL.
''God reigns and the constitution OF the
United States is still Of force" We lived
after Lincoln and Garfield went by the
violence OF lawless men II we do our
duty We viii live again.
sit steady IN the boat.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
ReautlfuI Autumn Weather.

AS I sit al the window and look out
on the fields. already whitening for the
harvest. / do not know Of a proceeding
season that was ever more beautiful
The days are warm. but the nights are
chilly enough for a little fire. AS people
advance in years they need fires In adj
vance OF more vigorous people-so we
two. draw up our chairs near the little
fire. and bask IN its pleasant glow and
gentle warmth. in the early mornings and
late afternoons.
Everything betokens the approach OF
cold weather. and the trees are already
displaying the rich variagated tnts In
their foliage.
The black-gum trees have flung out
hammers Of Haunting red a fortnight ago,
and nature smiles. in gladstone content
and satisfaction
I love 20 look at the ripening fields OF
indian corn. as the color OF the husks on
the ear changes from a green 20 pale
yellow. and / have often thought OF the
sentence in the Bible, whitening 20 the
harvest in tlis connection.
wheat nelds grow white. cotton fields
corr. everything that ripens on the farm,
OF this nature. whitens.
When people grow old. their heads
vhiten 10 the harvest. and the white Sig
nal says. BE ye also ready. for We know
not the hour when the Son Of man
cometh.~ ~
autumn has a superior charm TO spring.
in s1eue particulars. Everything Is mei-
low. ripe chastened and approaching com
pletion. There is an air OF waiting that
offers from the hurry and push OF. the
spring time
4 his lovely fall weather Is rsstful and
comforting The storm and furry have
an past. the sky IS clear, the air mild.
and the days shorter. Whine cool rest
ful nights follow the short heated ones
O. midsummer.
The birds stiu sing. the fruits ripen.
the sun shines with mellow glow over hill
and dale, and God in his providence is
e-adually preparing this old earth and
al that is therein. for the approach OF
winter and all that winter stands for In
the economy OF nature. There is CRATE
IN. lesson Of the Lords care and tender
protection in this autumn season.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
Tie Kind of Presents That Men Give
ATEA-TAsLE TALK.


said, tearing away at the boards OF the
smallest box. and guess what have for
you
II could hear the straw being pulled out
in great handfuls. and guessed every
thing from a set OF china to a live South
Sea Islander, when, in a tone of triumph,
was told I might open my eyes. They
rested upon a pair Of horns taken from
the head ct some wild South American
creature or other.
"OnIy his look OF peIf>e. aH6-entire-
satisfaction and pride IN the selection OF
a present for a young wife helped me to
control my feelings and say, in semi
quavering voice: They will look lovely
over the srnoking-room mantel.
But that is not ALL he said perfectly
oblIvious to my struggling emotions.
"Once more my hopes rose. Once more
I shut my eyes and guessed mildly.
-"Once more I opened them-to pair OF
horns. larger, more hideous even than the
first I felt as II I were losing my mind.
Wherever I looked horns. horns. horns
rose dehantly before me. until they SEEM
ed to fin the entire room.
'"'Now, what do you think OF those fel-s
lows? he said. Monsters, amt theyf
Finest pair you ever saw. chr
. 'Finel' echoed family, and made a
meek suggestion about the front hall be-.
ing the proper setting for them.
I" But waltz he shouted. throwing ON
his coat, and attacking the third and lar
gest box.
s" You haven't seen the biggest surprise
of ALL Now, guessr
Hornsp I mrrmured weakly. for
strength and inclination to dissemble fur
ther had left me.
Jack dropped the Ratchet and rose to
his feet.
Somebody told you.' be said furiously.
I know 1t was Tomlin. and I'll break eY-
cry bone In his body for being such a
smart Alec"
"And did you never cure him. Mrs. Nor
ton?" asked the quiet girl.
Never my child" was the answer.
men are disappointing creatures, but
when you reach my age-the age OF lost
fllusions-you will find there Is one ideal.
at least. which may be realized daily-a
good dinner"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07

The Philippines and the Filipinos are
an interesting topic to Americans, and
when looked at through the eyes of a
southern officer in the United States army
the topic grows in interest
Such an officer 1t has been my pleasure
to talk with recently, and he told charm
ingly of the customs over there.
Surigao is a sea port on the extreme
point Of the island of Mindanao with q
population of two or three thousand.
When the Fortieth regiment landed there
IL surrendered at once without the firing
of gun. The natives, on the contrary.
crowded the wharves and cheered as the
soldiers landed, while a brass band play
ed with full force In honor of the occa-
sion.
Major General Bates and staff, escorted
by Company b were then. taken to the
Spanish residence to meet the general In
command of the Filipino forces, and to ar
range the terms of the surrender. This
was accomplished in one hour. and thus
our poor old ragged, sore-footed, hungry
company was marched away to the head
quarters of the Filipino general The Fill
Pine flag was Immediately pulled down
and the stars and stripes hoisted In its
stead, mid the firing Of guns from the war
vessels and the cheering of the soldiers,
as the band played THE Star-Spangled
Banner"
The people of Surigao were never 1ol-
lowers of Aguinaldo, so for that reason
II was much easier to assume control of
the city and people. A force of native
police was at once organized, which did
valuable service in preserving order.
The people of Surigao were very friend
~ to the Americans, and even went so
far as TO assist them in several slxirmishes
with the insurgents, who on all occasions
attacked the town and murdered its in
habitants. They also made desperate eff
forts TO entertain the American soldiers,
and they really did" says one. 1T
broke the monotony to go calling some
times on the senoritas. and any how, it
was diverting II nothing else
Christmas 1900 was indeed gala day.
in Surigao. The soldiers had for, their
Christmas dinner chicken, fried potatoes,
onions, cake and sliced potato pie. Quite
a contrast to the daily bareback, bacon,
beef, rice and coffee.
The natives gave all kinds of entertain
ments during the week and the soldiers
were in great demand. They gave a
party too, that is, they furnished the
edibles and the natives the 'Senoritas''
and music. or course, dancing was one
of the chief amusements. and when the
music started the soldier would walk over
to a ''Senorita," OFFER his arm and to-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07

At an afternoon tea on shady plaza
the conversation turned to the ever-di-
verting Great Masculine. as 1t sometimes
win when two or three feminines are
gathered together.
+ "a girl usually divides the men who are
attentive to her into two classes-the 'stin-
gies' and the 'givies,' said a popular
young woman. as she dropped another
lump into her tall glass of tea.
Some of us looked bewildered, and she
went on TO explain.
you see,. there are some men who ap-
pear to be very devoted slaves. They will
come to tea with you as often as you IN
vite them, and swear that the divan IN
your den is the happiest corner OF the
earth to them. t
They will dance with you at a cotillon,
but they will never take you TO one, be-
cause that means flowers and carriage.
In other words, they are perfectly de-
lighted with your society as long as II
does not cost them anything. These are
the Shingles and their name is legion.
ION the other hand, as a blessed offset,
are the gives and they are just the
incest men In the world.
You are almost afraid to mention
new book in the presence OF a 'g1vey,
for the next morning 1t will be lying on
the hall table when you come down 10
breakfast He always waits to see II you
nave an engagement LOT the pay NSAOAo
he makes his own, and he strews your
path with flowers and candy.
but, alasl" broke in a fair-haired
Southerner, with far-away look, there
is such fault as being too givey.
Never marry a naval officer, my
sweet children" said married woman,
mo matter how 'givey' he is, unless you
have a better knack Of bearing disap-
pointment than I have.
when Jack sailed away to South Amer
lea and left me. three months after we
were married, dried my eyes with the
thought of what he would bring me when
he returned.
Il have forgotten what I had particu-
larry set my heart on. but when, at the
end of FIVE long months, he came home.
preceded by three huge boxes, my hopes
rose to the boiling point
Shut your eyes. little woman, he
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
St. LonIs Rennhllc.

st. Louis Republic.
Always popular the beautiful hymn
Nearer, My God, to Thee" has taken a
new hold upon the hearts of the Ameri-
can people To its Immortality has been
added a halo of association that will for
all time endear 1t with a special and pa
thetic charm to the millions who loved
and admired William Mckinley.
And with its sudden and widespread re-
vival has come an interest and a curiosity
with reference to the authorship of the
hymn; and yet there are few who can
answer IT, for there are few who know
OF the gifted author of this immortal
song-few who know that It was written
by a woman, more than sixty years ago.
While her glorious words live on she is
forgotten. Her humble grave lies hidden
in a village churchyard, unmarked by any
monument or token Of the recognition of
her genius.
Her name was Sarah Flower Adams.
She was an English woman. born in the
little village of Harlow. in the year 1906.
Though there are not many at this day
who have ever heard of her, she won no
small amount of fame as a poet and writ
er during her life, and for many years
after her memory was cherished by the
literary world of London.
She was Robert Browning's first love 1t
was to her alone of all his friends that he
showed his first volume OF poems. and 1t
was through her efforts that his poems
were published and given to the world
She recognized the genius of the young
poet. Had she failed to give him encour-
agement, who knows but that the name
Robert Browning might never have adorn-
ed the world of literature?
She was a Unitarian and a member OF
the congregation of William Johnson
Fox the noted Unitarian preacher OF Lon
- kHoN Oh h.
longed to this denomination there were a
number Of churches especially the Meth
odist and Baptist, that refused for many
years to include Nearer, My God, to
Thee" in their hymnals. A Unitarian
was regarded as a hereto, If not an In
fidel, and II was pointed out that the
hymn contained no reference to Christ.
The objection to its use however, was
finally overcome by interpoiating a stanza
in which Christ and the Trinity were
specifically mentioned. The hymn was
written in the year 1910 and set to music
by Eliza Fowler. an elder sister of the
author.
In addition to his religious work the
Rev. Mr.. Fox also edited literary mag
azine. to which Sarah was a frequent con-
tributor together with John Stuart Hill,
Harriet Martineau, Charles Dickens,
Leigh Hunt, Robert Browning and others
equally famous in the realm of letters.
She became much interested in the writ
ings Of a contributor who signed himself
"Junius Redivivus." She did not know
who he was, but she took occasion to adj
dress a note to him in care of the maya
zine expressing her admiration of his
work She signed this with her nom de
plume. IS. Y" which represented her pet
name Of Sally.
without revealing his identity, "Junius
Redivivus" replied, acknowledging her
courtesy and returning the compliment
with some commendatory criticism of the
work of IS. Y" This led to further cor
'respondence on topics of mutual literary
interest. until there was established be-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
The sam Jones Tabernacle Meeting Is
Now Over.

The meeting closed on Sunday night.
and all day Sunday were seen the great
est crowds Of people. ever witnessed at
any OF those celebrated meetings
some estimate the number 70 have
been 1900 But crowds are deceiving as
20 looks There may have been less. and
there may have been more. am sure I
cannot tell The vast building was packed
20 the limit and the crowds outside were
stirring like bees all over the spacious
grounds. Hundreds never got near a seat
or under the shelter But II was a most
orderly. well-behaved crowd I never saw
better order in any assemblage. I did not
hear a disrespectful word nor see a dis
orderly act during the entire weeks meet
fng. and I was present part OF every
day. The most prominent fact that ap-
peared 10 my mind was the deep serious
ness OF the multitude that came day by
day and never seemed TO tire. Some OF
the sermons viii go down in the memories
OF hundreds OF people as mile stones Of
religious progress in their own lives. DR.
Monk gave several discourses. but his last
and closing sermon on Friday afternoon
was simply beyond comparison in the
minds and hearts OF those who listened.
His subject was Goodness" and the
people are still full OF the sermon. Their
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07

hearts burned within them, and the glory
Of God was never more forcibly pre-
scented.
DIR. Stuart Is one Of the magnificent
pulpit ORATORS of the south. perhaps I
might say OF the United States. He grows
daily. 1 have been listening to him oc-
casionally for a dozen years or more. He
gets better as an expounder of the gospel
every year.
He has not the acquired graces Of a
trained elocutionist. His style and manner
are as strong and rugged as his native
mountains. His gestures are peculiarly his
own. But oh, the power, the strength, the
force. the emphasisl
1 cannot describe the effect. DR.. Monk
Is as calm as a summers sea under the
glory OF a morning sun, shining in SPLEEN
dor and brightness.
DR.. Stuart is like the sea in a storm,
waves rolling high. breakers ahead, and
an ocean linger fun of careless sinners
rushing to their death.
How grand is this gift Of eloquence,
crowded with entreaty and force, and con-
secrated 10 the service of the living God.
Deferred by distance and disability, did
not attend any night service. and did not
hear the evangelist himself very often.
His sermon on Sunday morning on the
Record of Judgment was as fine as he
ever delivered, according to the verdict
OF many who were outspoken about it.
The vast assemblage of people on Sun
day afternoon rose en- masse, when a
resolution Of thanks was offered TO Rev.
Mr. Jones for his generosity in organic
ing and supporting these tabernacle
meetings for the people of Gainesville,
vicinity. and they thus Endorsed the reso-
luton.
BY means of these services we have
brought TO our doors some of the finest
preaching talent In America, and eternity
alone can measure the benefit and bless
ing. There is an uplift Of good feeling,
good resolutions. amity and higher ideals
in. every day existence that we cannot
estimate them at their real value.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
THE DOCTORS WHO
NEVER SEND BILLS.
In Sweden People Pay BY the Year For
Medical Service.
William Curtis's Stockholm Letter.

William Curtis's Stockholm Letter.
In sweden doctors never send bills to their
patients but trust entirely to their gener-
osity. Each family has an attending physi-
clan. who expects them to pay him by the
year for his services, according to their wealth
and the amount of attention they have re-
ceived. Ten dollars a year in our money Is
a good fee One hundred dollars year Is
princely. At the beginning Of the year you put
the amount in an envelope and send II 70 the
doctor by a messenger with your card He
sends back his card with an acknowledgment
OF thanks and the compliments of the season.
1t is very bad form to talk about IT, although
affectionate letters of gratitude for MS De
votion and the benefit he has brought them.
minister and his. parishoners in other coun-
tries, and the annual contribution for the
support Of the doctor is just as voluntary as
the contribution to the treasury Of the church;
II there is any reason why one snould ieei
grateful to the doctor; If you or your chill
dren have suffered a severe illness and he has
pulled you through, he expects present IN
would send the minister present after mar
riage a funeral or some other special occa-
sion at which his services We're required The
amount you pay depends upon your ability
and the value of his services. but II is viola
ton of the most sacred canon of professional
etiquette for doctor to ask compensation or
question the amount he receives He keeps no
accounts of his visits and no books. II stran-
ger or an acquaintance who does not contribute
regularly makes one call two upon the
doctor and asks his advice or a prescription
he leaves something on the table. but 1t would
be equivalent to an insult If he should ask
for bill
When a person is very sick he is taken to
a hospital Sweden has some Of the best hos
pitfalls in the world. His own doctor looks after
him there assisted by the house physician
and nurses who expect fees, but the regular
doctor gets none He supervises the treat
ment and acts medical adviser to the house
physician.
remote parts of the country, just as IL pays
the salaries of the ministers where the people
are so poor that they cannot support a doctor
and parson. In fact. all clergymen Of the
established church are paid by the government
and are government officials. The members
Of their parishes give them presents, something
on the donation party order. because the sal
aries are small, and II there happens to be
rich men the parish II Is the custom to send
around a handsome present to the ministers
wife to himself on Christmas day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
Where WIVES Are WhIpped.

In Russia wives are very much in sub
lection to their husbands. In a widely
circulated book written by the Russian
priest, Pope Sylvester, who lived in the
sixteenth century. corporal punishment
for wives is advocated not only on ac-
count Of its religious propriety. but also as
of benefit TO their health.
What the women may think Of 1t is.
another matter, but certainly the Rus
sian branch of the Greek church seems
to believe that II you. spare the rod you
spoil the wife. Until recent years a rod
or whip has formed part Of a brides.
trousseau, and in some districts her first
wifely duty was to humbly remove her
husbands boots, In one Of which she
found a whip. .-
A custom which obtained IN other parts
of the country was for the bridegroom
to- give the bride a light blow as. he took
her from her fathers house. sayingi
Now you must forget the ways of your
own family and learn those of mine"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
A FORMER KENTUCKY GIRL NOW =
MISTRESS ROSPIGLION PALACE.

Friends in Atlanta have received formal
announcement of the marriage of Mrs.
Marie Reid Parkhurst. of Kentucky, and
Prince Rospigliosi, of Rome, Italy.
The announcement is made in novel
fashion. On one page of the folio sheet
of white paper are the words, Prince
Rospigliosi has the honor to announce
his marriage with Mrs. Marie Reid Park
hurst" On the other page: Mrs. Marie
Reid Parkhurst has the pleasure to an
nounce her marriage with Prince Rospig-
Iiosi."
Then, below is the date. August IS,
1901
"Rospigliosi Palace, Rome Italy"
Rospigliosi palace, It is interesting to
learn from an Atlanta woman who has
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
A Man's Ne1o of the SerUant Question.

called north and west, and not servants;
you will find that in this settlement there
is good deal in a name), and what they
are willing to pay for good, honest help.
Both of these points must be settled
sooner or later and why not at once?
Now as to price.
Take a little time and form your So
cieties, clubs or whatever you choose to
call them, and make a fair calculation OF
what the past servant has cost you in
wages and what in the families you have
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07

seen it-from the outside. She explains,
as no visitors are admitted into tits q
world-famed palace. Within its grounds.
though not in the palace itself, is the orig
inal of Guido's Aurora.
The place Is enclosed with high walls
and visitors are admitted into the court.
They pass into the court. up a broad ter
race set with orange trees and other trop-
zeal growth and enter a large building
called simply the pavilion. There is found
Guido's masterpiece and there one gets
! view Of the palaces exterior, but no
nearer is permitted.
That former Kentucky girl should
marry so genuine a prince. and live in 50
splendid and famous a palace Is a thing
Of general Interest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-07
DAWN.

The gray dawn Hooded in the lonely room
That mourned your absence on the western
wall
The sallow shafts of sunbeams stuck, to fall
As sadly as they would across a tomb;
A shadow in the corner was a plume
That night had dropped from off her sable
pail;
thorny rose stood leahess in the hall
Your going thus had robbed It of its bloom.
The very pictures were aware of this,
AS silver-stoled and silent slowly came
The first reluctant messengers of Dawn;
of all you are, and all you are to miss
Z. Byron seemed speaking from his oval frame,
And Greek Aspasia whispered, 'She is
goneP'