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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
Farm We. City.
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at is a subject for regret, not only upon
the ground that agricultural interests are
hurt, but IL is distinctly unfortunate for
large class of unskilled workmen in the
various cities that the advantages and
opportunities of farm work are not more
generally sought Work of all classes in
the cities is performed in the main by spe-
cialists. This is growing to be the case
more and more each year in every depart
ment of professional, commercial and me-
chanical labor. In the cities only the peo-
pie with a we'll acquired trade or profess
sion stand a chance in the competitions
of life. Yet there is in every city vast
number of men who are earning a preca-
rious living by doing the hardest sort of
mental labor. Their families are compelled
to live in narrow, squalid streets,
and their children are being reared in an
atmosphere that tends to produce moral
depravity. In the agricultural districts
there are places for these people which,
compared with their present conditions Of
health and moral cleanliness that COM
pensate a thousand times over for the
exertion."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
WHY HE LAUGHED.

One bright day there was lucky turn in
a certain stock, and the Shacklefords
came down from modest fiat in Harlem
to the grandeur of a mansion on the ave
nue.. Mrs Shackleford had not been used
to luxury but she was at ease with every
thing excepting the butler. His cold dig
nifty was exceedingly unpleasant to her.
'Gracious met" she said, glancing down
the hallway II feel uncomfortable every
time / look at our butler. He reminds me
of those wax figures in a museum. real
Nv believe If he were to smile his face
would shatter up like those pisque
images"
Her friend, Mrs. Neal, smiled.
Suppose 1 should get him to smile.
dear?"
Laugh? You might as well try to get
horse to laugh"
Nevertheless. I shall try. Just wait
until call up sunday"
Mrs. Shackleford had forgotten all about
the incident when Mrs. Neal came in
Sunday afternoon. They were seated in
the parlor, when loud peals of laughter
emanated from the dining room.
1.-The butler, goosier' smiled the guest.
1.-The butler-our butler laughing?'
Certainly! 1 told you that 1 could
make him laugh"
"How-how in the world did you do it?'
81 gave him a copy of Punch"
Punch? Why, 1 never could find any
thing funny
Neither can he, dear. But you see he
is wise enough to know if he doesn't laugh
at the jokes we will doubt his British
nationality. That is why he roars."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

HOW BILLY JACK BEGAN.

His whole name was William John Nc
Nelly. but before his parents died and
left him alone in the world at the age Of
p he was called Billy" by his mother
and jack" by his father. He could not
decide which name he preferred, and not
wishing to impeach the taste in names of
either of his parents, he called himself
Billy Jack.
When Billy Jack was thrown upon his
own resources it was a fearful shock to
him. for his resources were very small
indeed and they did not afford much of a
cushion against the hard face of the
world. He had only S12 to his name, and
though he promptly secured little nook
in lodging-house away down town at a
very cheap price indeed, his little capital
melted so fast that he could plainly see
hunger creeping ever nearer to him, and
only a few days away.
One morning, when he had only "a left
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

no Improvement in YIELD, not much long
cotton picked as yet; fall gardens, pota-
toes and peas fine.
Lowndes: Weather of the week favor
able, but cotton is slow to mature and
picking progresses slowly also.
Mitchell: Weather favorable for gather
ing corn and cotton; corn about all gath
cred, yield good; cotton three-fourths
picked, crop rated much below the aver
age; pea crop almost a failure; other
minor crops fairly good
Stewart: Cotton practically all open and
fully three-fourths of the crop is picked;
labor scarce: lint short.
Telfair: Fair weather during the week;
cotton about all gathered; cane, potatoes
and fall gardens doing well.
Ware Nice dry weather for outdoor
work; Sea Island cotton in sections Of
the county is well filled with bolls, but is
late in opening and some of it is yet in
bloom.
Wayne: Cotton picking continues; all
late crops and gardens doing well; rain
fall of the week very light.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
A Popular Fowl.
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Exchange.
The most popular breed Of fowls In
America today is the barred Plymouth
Rock. other breeds have had their run
in popularity for time, and then fallen
back to second, third or fourth place in
the list, but the Barred Plymouth Rock
has stood at the head from the time 1t
was first introduced to the public down
TO the present time. Now, there must be
a reason for this: No one breed possesses
all the good qualities. There is some mer-
it in every variety of thoroughbred poul-
try, and no man need be without eggs or
chickens. even if his flock should consist
of mongrels only, for they are really the
source of the poultry and eggs of COM
merce even yet, Notwithstanding all that
is said and written of the thOroughbreds.
The English writer on poultry, Wright,
says that from the earliest days down to
the present time the English housewife
has been partial to the Cuckoo, or parti-
colored fowl; or, in other words, the DOM
mick. That's the old specled hen. What
country raised man is there today, who
does not remember the Partially shown
the Dominick hen. Who among us who hail
from the farm has not needed the admoni-
ton when sent for a chicken for dinner,
Don't kill any of the Dominickers." They
had hold on the heart and the fancy
that none of the others had.
Then there is real value IN the Plymouth
Rock. II is a good market fowl, and the
hen OF this breed is a good layer, especial
ly during the latter part Of winter and
the very early spring months, when eggs
are most valuable; but, then, most every
one is familiar with the breed and it's
many good points. Medium weight, yellow
legs and skin, quick growth of the chicks
and the tendency to fatten quickly, which
is characteristic of the adult fowls; the
docility of the females, the desirabllity
and adaptability as settlers and mothers,
and, clothed as they all are in that very
popular Dominick plumage, it all makes
a summary of good points that is pos
sessed by no other breed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
OUR HERITAGE IN HEAVEN.
Rv Maude Steinhauer.

On loving remembrance OF Josephine Pass
more Maddox, daughter OF q. J. and Lorena
Passmore Maddox. Born October "A, 1855; dice
Marcn 30. 1901)
God ope4 = the gates Of heaven.
And JosSsiine came one day,
with her wlnsome smiles and laughing eyes,
To cheer US on our way.
we loved the blue-eyed haby,
From the crown os her golden head
To the little feet. with theie dinples sweet
And their airy, fairy tread
But when we had learned to love her
Beyond all earthly gain,
God opened the gates Of heaven
And called her home again.
She took with her the sunshine.
The blue sky, and the flowers.
And left to but sorrow
And dreary darhened hours.
Our hopeless hearts, with faith despaired,
Were cropping down the endless years;
Our eyes, eyes. grown dim could could 9 q see
TIL. as they lowered the saskot
In which our Jewel lay,
God sent a shining sunbeam
To light the darkened way.
And so with his OWE colors,
Sunbeams bright with gold,
He wrapped baby darling
Safe from the dark and COLI.
And one beam fled with glory
The grave in the deep red clay
And tenderly bore her spirit
To rest with God Away.
We loved her when she came TO Us,
Our earthly cares 20 leaven, -
But we love her all the more she's
Our heritage In heaven
with yearning hearts and empty hands,
We call to her in vain,
But when we cross the Great Divide,
Wen hold her once again.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
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subscription to The Semi Weekly Journal.
This amounts to 6 cents per pound on
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Semi-Weelxly Journal. Traylor, Spencer &
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to best merchants in all southern states.
Bundle the tags carefully and
send by mail with your name to The
Atlanta Journal, Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
SHOT AND ROBBED OF $1,000.

MIDDLEsBORO, KY, oct. 17.-Pete T.
Colgan, the paymaster of the Virginia
Iron Furnaces was waylaid, shot and
robbed of $1,000 about midway between
the town and the furnaces at 9 o'clock
today.
Colgan had drawn the money from the
bank and was taking it to the office to
pay the hands.
The robbers hid in a clump OF trees, shot
Colgan, seized the money and ran. A
large crowd started in pursuit, but the
robbers succeeded in reaching the noun
tains. In their flight they dropped $500.
Colgan will recover from the wound.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
BARN BURNERS AT WORK.

CHARLOTTE. N. c., Oct. I7-Another
barn was burned in the northern part Of
this county Tuesday night, making the
third of what are thought to have been
incendiary fires in that section within
three days. The last victim Of the torch
was Green Fesperman, who lost his wheat
crop, vehicles and farming implements.
There was no insurance. No arrests have
been made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
Raising Useful Horses.
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Probably the most profitable horse TO
breed is the sort now most neglected. A
well-gaited saddle horse is always in de-
mand and always brings good price, and
such a horse can always be made fair
harness horse. For the fast man." a fast
horse is wanted for the vehicle; but there
are many staid people who prefer taking
things easier, and with greater safety
who prefer comfort with assurance to the
huzzas Of an excited mob who Toll upon
the fourth rail of the race course fence.
And then there are many men to whom
well-gaited steed is a second self, and
business necessity. There is money walt
ing for the breeder who can produce and
train such horses as the modern eques-
trian demands
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

For $1.4o we will send The SEMI
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semi-WeekIy at $1.oo. This Is the
greatest offer ever made and you
should take advantage of it without
delaY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

horses as a dungeon is to a man. 1t is
the basement barns for milch cows that
has developed tuberculosis to such an
alarming extent. In the southwest there is
no necessity for basement barns, and as
far as we know they do not exist. But
we have seen many stables that were al
most as dark as Egypt on a cloudy day.
These may not be so bad as easements,
but they are bad enough. Sunshine is Ma
lures great vitalizer and disinfectant.
and men and animals should have it in
la rye uuautities
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
81 Stood in a prauaht

with my coat or and caught this wretched
cold" says the sufferer. He need not pay
heavy penalty IL he follow his act OF folly
with an act Of wisdom. Soak the feet in
hot water with a few teaspoonfuls Of Perry
Davis pain-Killer in Il. Take a teaspoon
full OF Pain Killer in hot sweetened water at
bed time and be thankful for so simple and
speedy a way to break up a cold. There is
but Painkiller, Perry Davis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

Inquiries upon subjects relating
to Horticulture are invited and an
swers viii be given, whenever pos
sible, through the columns Of the
Semi-Weekly Journal Insertion
will also be given to all communi-
cations Of general interest and free
from animus. The opinions there
in expressed are in every instance
those of the writer's and not our
own. Address all communications
to The Semi Weekly Journal, At
lanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
INQUIRY DEPARTMENT..

W. E. T., Evergreen. Ala:
Dear Journal: We people over here in
Alabama hear good deal about the great
watermelon crops raised in Georgia. and
as some OF US. in south Alabama at least,
want TO try our hands to the tune Of
few acres OF the red meats, we want to
know something about the modus oper-
andi. In the first place some small grow
ers around our town say that watermelons
cannot be raised without stable manure;
but I asked them how the growers in
Georgia raise such large crops and some
OF them so far from town that IT would
be impossible to get stable manure for
such large acreage. And now this is the
question we want you 10 settle.
II they use guano. let us know. and
what sort, and how and when TO apply
and how much to the hill, or is II applied
in the drill same as for cotton?
Also. are csntalOupes raised about the
same way. and what variety is mostly
raised for shipping north? Information
viii be thankfully received.
Answer: While stable manure is a fine
fertilizer for all crops, watermelons are
raised in Georgia each year by the appli-
cation OF commercial guanos. A proper
fertilizer for watermelons and cantaloupes
can be made up as follows:
Acid phosphate. ...................6OO pounds
kanit...... .......... ..............6O pounds
Cotton seed meal. ,.... ............400 pounds
Mix thoroughly with hoes and shovels
and apply in the drill about 500 pounds per
acre on good land. In the early stages of
the growth OF the plants, you might use to
good advantage 100 pounds Of nitrate of
soda as a top dressing. scratched in light
ly around each plant. Watermelons should
be planted only on land we'll broken and
narrowed down to fine filth. Lay off the
rows from ten 10 twelve feet apart and
plant the seed about ten to twelve feet
apart on the rows. Treat land the same
for cantaloupes, also fertilize the same,
but reduce the distance to one-third or
half that required for watermelons. Never
touch or move the vines OF either when
they commence running and growing. The
Rocky Ford cantaloupe Is the most popu-
lar for shipping to northern markets.
W. A. Belcher, Sessions. Ca:
VIII you please let me know through
ket price is for shredded corn stalks and
where I can sell It? Would you advise
selling at present prices or holding 1t I'M
al winter or spring?
Answer: The market has hardly opened
yet for shredded cornstalks. Usually that
class OF forage nicely cured and baled will
sell for from S12 to SIS per ton delivered
TO the railroad. This winter 1t will prob
ably be higher owing to shortage Of west
ern corn and hay crops.
You might write TO your nearest COM
mission houses for quotations, and II you
can get SIS per ton delivered to railroad,
Il would be advisable to sell.
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Note premium list In this issue,
make your selection and subscribe at
once.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

When a man starts a fight before taking the
measure Of his adversary he may have his own
measure taken by the undertaken later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21

Subscribers are requested 20 ad-
dress all inquiries for Information
On subjects relating 20 the farm.
field. garden and poultry TO the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries
win receive prompt and careful at
tention. No inquiries answered BY
mail Please address Harvfe Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
W. A. Belcher. Sessions. Ca:
EXCHANGES.
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n-rk stables are injurious to cows or
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-21
Horticultural Topics
Conducted BY P. j. Bercknaans

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Evening journal., 1901-11-21
COLO PREVENTS ENTERTAINMENT
DrIaware City temperance Folk viii
Meet Tonight
spcolal % ne Evenlng Journal.


Delaware City. Nov WOrkmcn
of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
baltimore Raiucld Company are mas
ing preparations TO- tear mp the track
from Delaware City 90 rcgtCr's Go pun
down eahty-hve pound rails put I'm
switches. and build a coa station aloug
lho river shore here This will he
quite am improvement for this town.
John n. Roberts has purchased
the property known as Che
Colyin place, and win cree, a modern
house I'm the spring
Mrs Hamilton. wife of the rector of
Christs Church. has returned from a
prolonged visit to New York.
Dr. Dunlap who has for some time
been confined t0 iho house en- account
of illness has recovered enough 20 be
out
/ on account of the steam heat not
being ready for use. the entertainment
AMID supper at the schooll1use win b,
held on Tuesday November 26. in
steady of Friday. November %
/ The w. C. T. U. cottage prayel
meeting will be hed at the home O.
Mrs. Henry Hyiand ON Thursday af
+ |tern00n of this week
Next Sunday evening the Rev a. r
Stchl win preach sermon TO the
American Mechanics I'm the Presby
.torian Church.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
Bail For labor oraanlzer.

Washington. Nov. 21-President
Gompers, of the American Federation
of Labor. after consulting members of
the executive council. yesterday cabled
$500 to Sidney Mckee, at San Juan,
Porto Rico, with a request that he use
it as cash bail for the purpose of OBJ
tanning the release from confinement
of Santiago lglesias, who went to Porto
Rico to organize branch of the Fed
Grafton of Labor in that island and
was arrested Immediately on landing
Mr.. Gompers has received two letters
from Mr.. Iglesias, as well as a copy
Of a petition the latter sent to Gov
ernor Hunt. Mr.. Iglesias says in one
letter that the charge against him is
"conspiring for the purpose Of increas'
ing wages"
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
NO SMALLPOX IN KENT
Levy Court Of That County Discusses
Road Improvement
Doclal 10 Iho Evonlng Journa


Dover. Nov. 1.-The Dover Camp of
Modern Woodmen of America. con- Tues
day night commissioned George W. Teho.
William l.. Shockley and John B. Hat
ten camp deputies.
The smallpox scare in West Dover hum
dred has suhsidcd. The sufferers are re-
covering and the schools are reopcncd.
There were no deaths from tine disease boa
Kent county The medical attention has
hcen of the best and authorities declare
that The dreaded disease has hccn check
rd and virtually stamped out
Great credit Is due the State Board 90
health and the local physicians for ih,
energetic measures and prompt actiol
used in stamping out the disease.
The Levy Court met BOO Dover ou Iups
day and among other Important thng
agreed 90 continue work upon tine Bonn
lay Hook road This work has been
greatly facilitated and assisted hy the ac
tlou of Messrs. Campbell and Burris an'
several others who have contributed era
tutitously to building of the road. Mr.
Burris SAYS that he gave 1850 niling to thI
county to- be- USED ON this road and tina
Mr. Campbell likewise contributed mucl
material. especially brush for its coI
struction. The new roadbed on eithe
side has been planked 90 the depth of sl
or eight feet. The Levy Court has re
ceived unmeasured censure for its WASTE
ful expenditure ON the old hghthous
road
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
rHE EVENING JOURNAL. THURspAY NOVEMBER 2l laO
rHIRrY FlLlplNos KLLep
Troops Scaled Cliffs 200 Feet High
and Attacked Enemy.

Troops Scaled Cliffs 200 Feet High
and Attacked Enemy.
Manila, Nov. 2l.-Maior L. w. T
Waller, of the Marine Corps, has cabled
Rear Admiral Rodgers at Manila a full
and detailed account of the attack on
November z by the men Of his com
mand upon the rebel stronghold at
sojoton, near BaseX island Of samar.
Three insurgent camps were de-
stroyed, 40 bamboo cannon were cap
uIed and much rice and other stores
were destroyed The rebel stronghold
YVES almost impregnabe. The trails
leading to it were lined with poisoned
spears sticking from the ground, and
were filled with hidden pitfalls. Major
Walters command attacked the enemy
unexpectedly. TO do this they had
to scale cliff 200 feet high. This they
climbed barefooted over bamboo lad
ders. AT the top they found boulders
piled, ready to precipitate upon an at
tacklng party.
Major Waller praises Captain David
d. Porter and Captain Hiram e
Bears for their splendid work, and
says too much praise cannot be given
the marines themselves, whose be-
havior he characterizes as brilliant in
every respect Thirty Of the enemy were
killed. The marines sustained a few
triiling wounds.
Evening journal., 1901-11-21
TO HAVE LEcruRE COURSE
Harrington Season OF Entertainment
TO Open Soon
s0001l % INo EVlnIng JouTnlI

specal Go thc Evening Journal
Harrington Nov. 2lA popular
course ol lectures is to Doe given the
coming winter m thc Hawinp' 10 OPERA
House hoy some of the ahlcst lecturers
and singers I'm line country
Ihc RDndvwine football team Of
Wilmington has pocn engaged to play
football here ON Thanksgiving Day.
"A number of gunners from rlIadel-
phia and Wilmington have been here
this week but it keeps SO dry .hat
they have met w.th little success.
EX-SpCaker Of Senate Hezekiah Hlr-
ringon eX-State Auditor Dr. b. J..
Lewis and ex-Levy CoIrtmau Geo~e.
Collins are In Virginia his week desi
IAunting This is their seventh annua.
"trip.
The Harrington Shirt Company. un
der its new management is doing !
Iscad business About nifty women ar,
employed.
Eggs are selling for twenty-eigh
Icenis per dozen, and prospects ar
ithat thcy VIII e1 lirlar
a. Fleming WIa has been iu Ae mm
Der business Ter hirty ayc years.
Irushed with large orders for au kind
LOT lumber le has Just purchased
l5o0-acrc tract iu Virginia
Mrr Laura Laytcn cf Bridrevile.
visiting Mrs T. T. Hanson
Mrs W. c. Wright ie visiting Phnr
dc-oh.a Ger q few days
Postmaster A. J. kenney has mao
q number cf changes in the postonic
, The interior has been newly p'aintc
. srd Che diauibuting deraftment me.
llarger.