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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

There seems 70 be singular apathy con-
corning the danger from the bite OF mad
dogs. when we know the effects are so
horrible and beyond the reach Of medicine.
Today's R>ber tells Of the awful death
~ \ lafiv near Atlanta who was bitten on
her chin BY her pet dog
she had all the loathsome symptoms OF
hydophobIa. could not swallow. fen into
spasms at the sight Of water and had an
uncomfortable disposition to bite. Ike
doc. herself warning her friends away.
Nothing In the history OF human diseases
can be more dreadful 70 contemplate or
awful to endure.
TIRE dox which bit her was her pet.
she was its kindest friend and she suf-
fered the fatal bite as she was struggling
70 protect her dog from danger on
street car track
she was a victim to her own humane ef-
forts in this case.
But the lesson that Is also taught in
this case Is the exceeding liability 10
the same fate TO all who own or pet dogs
or who are attacked by them
Any dog may so mad and any dog may
be bitten By another mad dog, IL the lat
ter passes that way.
II Is the disposition OF all dogs to race
out and attack passing dogs. The most
peaceahle canine win go near enough TO
interview q stranger dog.
"A
bitten By a mad horse. The horse with
out doubt had been bitten by a mad dog.
which attacks everything in sight when
the brute has rabies
Cats. horses. hogs-every- living
tenant OF the barnyard-can be infected By
the mad dogs poison
Nevertheless, We all tolerate dogs with
remarkable indifference to our own per
soual danger.
Nobody entertains a single fear or sp-
prehension until the animal begins 70
snap OF froth at the mouth In nine cases
out OF ten the damage has been done be-
fore this time The deadly virus has been
injected into some poor things vitals when
a diseased dog plants his teeth in animal
flesh. and science seems TO be at a stand
stu for a remedy.
Mad stones are much talked about, but
Il Is preposterOus TO claim such an appli-
cation can he relied on as a remedy 10 rest
easy with in an afiiction that converts a
tender. delicate woman into a biting ami
nal. before death relieves her OF an in
folerable existence.
As before said. our obtuse Indifference
70 our personal danger with dogs. in view
Of the multiplied cases OF hydrophobia in
the country Is the strangest part of the
whole business
We read OF these awful disasters. and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
Visit to ~C7oDernook," the Home @sE
Of the Poets Alice and Phoebe Cary

before their death, which occurred in New
York and their burial place is in Green
wood cemetery.
My chance acquaintance told of the
mystery that hung around white lace
shawl, an heirloom, and very likely be-
longing to their own mother who, in
their eyes, at least, was perfect.
This shawl was wrapped around Alice
after her death, and later buried with
Phoebe. Whether there was any motive
for this. other than sentiment, could not
be learned.
But very interesting chapter in their
lives was spoken of, and she told of a
tin wedding of friend of hers to which
Alice and Phoebe came as guests. Her
face had look of humor upon it as she
recalled the witty poem recited by Phoebe.
1t seems that Phoebe had the wit and
Alice the sentiment, yet neither ever mar
ried, in fact, rather burlesqued the idea.
On Sunday nights their modest salon
was the rendezvous for the literary and
musical lights of New York, where con-
geniality was the passport. Unpretentious
as was their entertaining, their home was
the scene of much wit and repartee, and
here, at least they could live and rest in
peace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

invited for. We scrutinized the little
round frames containing the portraits or
Alice and Phoebe, the latticed windows
on the opposite side of the room and with
reverence the pain writing desk where
many of their immortal poems were
scribed. This stood near the entrance at
the side of the window opening out onto
the porch. 1t was open and in use, max
ing one feel. that they had just stepped
out for a few moments.
From this living room a step up-in
those days they seemed to like to go up
steps-brings us into the parlor, one OF
the old-fashioned kind y t.. its waxworks
and crocheted mats, but containing some
rare old furniture ornamented with look
ing glasses and inlaid work and bearing
the evidence of luxury and refinement,
but not of ostentation, rather of the old
time simplicity.
Just OF from this room, to the left-re-
member we are coming in the back way
IS a tiny inside hall with a funny little
banistered stairway leading to the second
floor.
1t landed us at the top. facing the front
of the house. Entering door to the right,
we found ourselves in the bedroom of the
tyrannicAl step-mother. who finally drove
them from home. and to whom Alice
probably referred when she wrote
Thou, under Satan's fierce control,
Shall heaven it's final rest bestow?
know not, but know a soul
That might have fallen as darkly low"
On the wall hangs a life-size oil paint
ing of it's former occupant. Not at all bad
looking, with black hair and eyes and
well dressed, but a look of Xantippe
swapping out of the face. 1t may have
been my imagination was drawn upon,
but anyway saw it.
This room was over the parlor. and the
most noticeable piece of furniture In 1t
was an immense four-posted bed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

which Alice and Phoebe were born had
been destroyed by fire, but that we could
still see the place where it had stood, the
old we'll and the trees, made famous by
these sisters.
Almost before the story had been COM
pleted we were standing upon the old
foundation of this sacred spot, and the
words of Phoebe came to my mind:
20 brothers and sisters, growing old,
Do you all remember yet
That home in the shade of the rustling
- trees.
Where once our household metz"
Both Alice and Phoebe were exceedingly
religious and communed with nature and
human nature. Their creed was broad, as
is evinced by AHce's my Creed" two
verses of which are:
81 hold that Christian grace abounds
Where charity is seen; that when
We climb to heaven, tits on the rounds
OF love to men.
"'Tis not the wide phylactery,
Nor stubborn fact, nor stated prayers,
That make us saints: we judge the tree
BY what it bears"
Chance brought me with lady who had
partaken of their hospitality in New York
city, after the step-mother's temper had
driven them out. In speaking of this, my
informant said that probably the step
mother was not as bad as painted, but
that it was her falling to understand the
poetical, sensitive natures of Alice and
Phoebe. She was severe and practical, and
undoubtedly thought them lazy and
dreamers Perhaps they would not sweep
and dust or wash the dishes and cook.
and perhaps they thought their step
mother was only capable for such work.
and let her do it. Don't know about that
but such things do happen, and a division
of labor is often preferable.
Anyway, they left home several years
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

When rose this morning at o'clock
and the rain clouds had passed on, 1 SAID
20 myself the Poet .Southey had felt as
do today when he wrote:
Il marvel not. o sun. that unto thee.
In sdors4ion. men should bow the knee,
And pour the prayer OF mingled awe and
For Ike a God thou art and on thy way
OF glory sheddest with benignant ray
Beauty and life and joysnce from above.
} After a long season OF rain, dampness,
soaked soil. rank weeds and mildew. the
.hrsght sunshine is always a blessing when
X clears away impure things IN earth ana
IL comes with healing on its wings"
and dissipates noxious smells and gases
that Eather in the dark places during
cloudy and continued damp weather.
II drives OF mildew and the sodden
earth spews out the worms. mold and IN
reets that have collected under logs, rot
ten blanks and around dwellings
what balua and healthy life comes 70
US with the bright rays Of the SUM-
..opep the easement and up with the sun,
his gallant journey has now begun
Over the hills. his chariot Is rolled
Banner'd with glory and FURNISHED with
over the hills he comes sublime.
bridegroom OF earth and brother Of
time"
How necessary Il becomes after the
rainy weather spells TO air and ventilate
sleeping rooms. closets and cellars
II We had vision perfect enough 70 see
the impurities which infest closed-up
house IN which a family lives, sleeps and
eats. We surely would see sights worth
remembering and likewise astonishing TO
the average mind, in view Of our igno-
rance.
since the germ theory has prevailed so
extensively among scientists and phys
irians the unIcrobe viii show us that
which we are not informed about as 10
impurity and the noxious quality OF our
food and drink.
But the heat OF the sun viii purify and
clarity to an astonishing degree. as the
Lord intended IL should do for the safety
~ the children OF men. AS fast as dele
ferrous gases escape the atmosphere en-
velops them and takes away all the dam
ger by new combinations and chemical
ARRANGEMENT Of prime factors.
The hydrogen and oxygen proceed 10
form dew and rain again. while the car
hon and nitrogen come back 10 feed plants
and grow plants for animal life
When the sun shines out In glory ana
strength the whole earth rejoices that
darkness. dampness and disease VIII ny
away.
Bless God for the healthy sunshinel
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

trunk) Hereafter I'll stick to the bus
and the driver thereof, whose talk is al
most as funny as the sights 1 see
Thursday morning with map in hand I
started out to find Thos. L. Field, Mr..
Edwards and the College of Arms. AS
had to get off at the Bank of England to
find Mr.. Fields Office, just stopped and
took that in, under the espionage OF
gorgeous, relocated official. who came up
and offered to show me around. seeing
was an American" asked him II there
was a tag on my back. Whereupon he
laughed and said no, but he knew Amer
lean ladies by instinc., as they always
looked neat and trim, as well as intelli-
gent
Leaving the bank peeped into the Corn
exchange, with gorgeous historical pic
lures in the arcade; went one eye on the
Mansion house across the way. where the
lord mayor lives, and then found Mr..
Fields Office.
From there I went to the College OF
Arms and literally twisted the lions tail
till he reared" f =
After much waiting and red tape was
ushered into the presence of a solemn in
dividual that suffered worse than billy
goat and told to state my mission Then
1 proceeded to inform him that two diff
ferent descendants of Biounts had
got nothing in return and was there 70
collect the information due them or know
the reason why. He got on his dignity
and began to explain how its took time,
etc. to do things over here, and told
him yes, 1 realized that, and that was
why came to help them out.
1 think he was paralyzed when left
him. but he promised to write me Iuil
statement in a day OF two.
On the way home I took the wrong bus
and II landed me at Westminster abbey,
where promptly tumbled down ana con-
cIuded to lunch near by and take It In.
Well! language fails me here. was In a
trance the whole afternoon and only re-
covered enough to ask the guide to let me
touch the coronation stone. You should
have seen his face. I examined 1t close
ly and through the woodwork saw the
old iron rings in the ends by which It
was carried. If Jacob carried that pillar
he had a heavy. load.
The guide calls IT Jacobs pillar with an
incredulous look in his smile stopped
TO rest lust as service was beginning, so
heard the music and wonderful boys
choir. I went with Mr.. E. Saturday
night to Earls court, which Is the Coney
island (minus the SURF of London, only II
has a military exposition and midway
thrown in and covers acres OF ground.
Here we saw everybody from the dukes
and duchesses behind iron fences for
protection of the public suppose,) to the
CDarry's and (H)arrfets In close embrace
as they slipped their brandy and soda. -
We got home about midnight ana
slept soundly till o'clock Sunday morn
ing. Then 1 went out to Hensington gar
dens TO spend the day with the Fields
They are lovely and want me to visit them
In october, when they return from U.
s. A.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

the accounts are we'll authenticated, but
we 90 on petting dogs, feeding dogs and
permitting dogs 10 come in biting distance
Of US dozens OF times day.
Well understanding that any dog that
runs after or fights with a strange dog
may bring an awful catastrophe on our
selves or the children about us. we simply
ignore the danger until we are warned by
the terror OF appearance OF the maddened
brute or we are bitten ourselves.
A scare OF smallpox or a case Of yellow
fever would make us get away In double
quick time, but we seem to be hypnotized
BY dogs IN more ways than one. because
they walk the soil without taxation, when
every sheep, cow or hog must be taxed by
law.
1t is allowable to shoot down maddog,
I suppose, no matter who the dog belongs
10, but ne must be foaming at the mouth,
frantic at the sight Of water or biting
at everything in sight before we are given
such liberty Surely we are still in the
dark ages on the general dog question.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
OWEN DOUGH.

Mrs. Felton--May I tell the readers OF
a nice breakfast dish for these fall morn
ings? Il Is also a relish for invalids.
One egg 1.-TWO II they are plentifuD beat
en- very light, two cups of sweet milk. one
cup OF buttermilk, a little salt. quarter
teaspoonfus OF soda, FIVE tablespoonfuls Of
corn meal: bake until a light brown and
about the thickness of custard. which re-
quires about half hour. Served as soon as
taken from the oven with butter, II is de-
lightful. MISS ]. d. H.
II any Of the ladies would like to earn
work at home, II they will send me their
address, enclosing stamp. will write them
OF a pleasant way to do It. 1 will promise
to answer every letter. but would be glad
to hear from some OF the ladies in Ala
bama or Tennessee. Address P. o. Box
los. WinterviIle. Ca.
oglethorpe County
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

Cincinnati is noted, and is ten miles from
the fountain-the starting place of this
city.
"Clovernook'' is a quaint old house Of
light colored brick, unadorned, except for
the pillard porch at the side of the house.
but inside 1t is terraced and latticed and
filled with the quaintest old furniture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Cary are the
present occupants of the home. Mr.. Cary
is a brother of Alice and Phoebe, and he
can be seen in the picture with his coat
off-a shirt waist man.
These affable people ushered us through
the entire house. The entrance off from
the porch on the side of the house seems
to be the one used. and no wonder, for
the front porch opens abruptly into the
yard. and is lacking in every way the
hospitality. afforded by the great white
pillars.
Once inside this room. which extends
from side to side of the house, we begin
to look around, for that is what we were
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

talks were had, and possibly many heart
aches endured.
Returning as we entered, we were ready
to admire the pretty grounds, notice the
immense trees which outlined the drive
way on either side and the artistic well
with its proverbial buckets from which
we had a cool and refreshing drink. This,
however is not the well of which Phoebe
wrote
1--WE had a we'll, deep old we'll
Where the spring was never dry,
And the cool drops down from the messy
stones.
Were falling continually;
And there never was water half so sweet
As the water which filed my cup,
Drawn up to the curb by the rude old
sweep
That my fathers hand set up"
But we were shortly to see it. With Mr..
Cary as our guide, we walked along the
semi-country road for several hundred
yards, and. were told how the home In
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
GOOD POSITIONS,

BY special arrangements, you may,
without paying to the college cent for
tuition until course is completed and po-
sition secured, attend one Of Draughon's
bama and Whitehall, Atlanta, Nashville,
St. Louis, Little Rock, Montgomery,
Shreveport, Fort Worth and Galveston.
Strongly endorsed by business men from
Maine to California. Three thousand stu
dents. Call or send for catalogue; it will
explain all. Address as follows: Credit
Department Draughon's College, Atlanta,
Ga" see
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

Correspondence on home topics or
subjects Of especial interest 20 wo-
men n invited Inquiries OF letters
should Be brief and clearly written
N Ink on one side OF the sheet
Write direct 70 MrA ". H Fel-
con. Editor Home Department Semi
weekly Journal. Cartersvtlle. Co
No Inquiries answered BY mail
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
BY BERTHA HARDWOOD.

Returning to the diminutive hall, we
entered a room to the right, very small
place to tuck away two as important per-
sonages as Alice and Phoebe; still this
was their nest, and one can imagine that
within this little room, heart-to-heart
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

One of the most sacred spots to Cincin-
natians is "Clovernook," the home of the
poets, Alice and Phoebe Cary.
1t is located in Mt. Healthy, or more
popularity known as Mt. Pleasant, one of
the many beautiful suburbs for which
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
no GER RID oF MOTHS.

IL I'LL VI MI
In the matter Of moths prevention is
million times better than cure. But where
the pests exist, as in a rug or a carpet on
the floor, there are two effectual rene
dies, both of which are troublesome. The
first is steam, geographically applied.
Disturb the infected spot as little as pos
sible, but spread over 1t a thick, clean
towel wrung out of hot water. Cover
with a second towel, also thick, and iron
at least three times with blazing hot
irons. Repeat over the whole infected
surface. 1t will kill every live moth, but
may leave eggs. A fortnight later go
over the carpet again. The work must
be thorough and kept carefully contin-
uous, as If a single hands breadth es-
capes the steaming it is likely to prove
the breeding ground of new moth crop.
Where there is sufficient ventilation to
prevent danger of fire or explosion, also
to carry away the smell, naphtha or even
well refined kerosene is excellent for
moths. Sweep the surface clean, then go
over it with a paint brush dipped in
naphtha until II is sopping wet Be care
full to begin work upon uneaten surface
and to put a naphtha belt all around be-
fore touching the worst spots, This is to
keep the moths from running into new
harbors. Keep the room running into
new harbors. Keep the room closed tight
for six hours, so the naphtha fumes may
have a chance at flying moth millers.
Then open all doors and windows. except
those leading inside, and go through the
room, tanning out the naphtha gas. No
light should be brought into the room so
treated for at least two days, and 1t Is
a wise precaution not to strike matches
in a hall adjoining so long as smell OF
naphtha is perceptible. Neither the naph-
tina treatment nor the steaming, If prop
erly done, will affect the most delicate
colors. Small woolens suspected OF har-
boring moth eggs may be wrapped in thin,
clean cloths with thick, wet towels roll
ed outside, and popped into a very hot
oven until the towels scorch slightly upon
the outside. This gives steaming suff1-
cient to destroy most of the eggs. Re-
peat it ten days later, especially II the
woolens are to be packed away.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
eLEANINGs FOR HOUSEHOLD.
APPLE ICE CREAM.

Crate six tart apples and add one-quar-
ter of a teaspoonful of cinnamon, one
tablespoonful of lemon juice and sugar to
sweeten. Scald one quart of cream and
add one cup of sugar. When cold freeze.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
TOMATO CATSuP

Slice and boil until soft two pecks of
ripe tomatoes, rub through a colander.
then boil again until very thick, stirring
constantly. Add four quarts of vinegar,
a quarter of a pound of salt, three ounces
of ground black pepper. an ounce of Gin
namon. half an ounce Of cloves, tea
spoonful each Of red pepper and allspice.
Mix well and boil up twice, bottle and
seal. II the flavor Of onions is liked, half
a dozen may be sliced and cooked with
the tomato before it is strained. A cup
full of brown sugar is often used in making
catsup-this amount for one peck of to-
matoes. Finely chopped celery and gra-
ted horseradish are ingredients added by
other housekeepers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

MATING FOR WINDOw-SEATS.
People are firing of cretonne window
boxes and seats to some extent, though
in all probability they win always be used
more or less, but they have ceased to be a
novelty and here is something to supply
their place. There are boxes and window
seats of bamboo covered with Japanese
mating in the mating color, and also in
dark red. A square seat, which is at the
same time a commodious shoe box, cover
ed top and sides with the mating. will
cost $3.50. Another which is different
shape, more on the order of a tabourette,
is also a box and big window boxes or
seats are large enough to hold almost a
summers wardrobe of gowns, and will
cost some So. They are satisfactory be-
cause the bamboo and mating will go
with everything. always look pretty and
cool and they are durable.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13
FOR DAMPNEss IN CELLAR.

fOR OAmHNESO IN CEl1lAAr.
For the dampness that is not infrequent-
ly found to exist in a cellar, attention
should be given to the drainage to make
it perfect, and all the fresh air and sun
shine that can be admitted should be let
in to dry the place out. For the fungus
growth that exists in the damp cellar,
strong whitewash should be put on while
1t is still hot from the action of making,
but the whitewash should not be used
until the dampness has been largely over
come. If the house has been, closed for
any length of time the cellar is pretty
sure to have gathered dampness. Any
thing in the way. of food that has been
left in its cool depths should be handled
with care. Cans of fruit, for instance,
should be carefully washed before they
are opened. lest the fungi should become
mixed with the contents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-13

When rose this morning at O'Clock
and the rain clouds had passed OF, said
20 myself the Poet -Southey had felt as
] do today when he wrote:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-05-07

Considerable excitement was
created in town Sunday morning
by the discovery of a well develop
ed case of smallpox, and the ex-
citement was enhanced by the
knowledge that the afflicted man,
William Gordon, nephew of Sup't.
Gordon of Anthracite, had been
circulating around town for week
previous. The case was immedi-
ately taken in charge by the Board
of Health and removed to the pest
house, and B. F. Bennett installed
as nurse. DR.. Rockefeller reports
the case a severe one, but states
that the patient is getting along
nicely. Every possible precaution
has been taken to prevent spread
of the disease, and there is no evil
dence at the present time of any
others contracting it,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-05-07

The superannuated virgin edit
ress of the Citizen is wrong again,
as usual, in regard to the use to
which the dome of the projected
auditorium will be put, That
apartment has been contracted for
by newly organized society, which
has the self-imposed and tremend-
Gus task before it of trying to Sc
cure husband for the faded lily
of our contemporary, who uses such
grammar as "The Miss Kellys. ~
The one who secures the prize will
be obliged to emulate Mr.. Nation
and Mr.. Lease, and remain at
home and officiate as wet nurse for
the babies while mamma talks
politics to the men.