davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
MARRIAGE IN KoND LAND.

Some curious stories in regard to the
homeland, one of the choicest regions In
German East Africa, have been told by a
German traveller who has just returned
from that country.
The marriage ceremony there Is quite
primitive, and a young man who desires
to take unto himself wife must be pre-
pared to nav a certain number of cows for
her. A year or two ago comely girl was
worth ten or a dozen cows, but today any
village belle can be bought for two cows
and, an OK, the reason being because a
disease has been raging among the cattle
for some time, and as natural result
their price has greatly increased.
A young man who has decided to go a
wooing begins by consulting match
maker, or go-between, who is known as
the "ampousia." The latter, If he ap-
proves of the match. goes to the girl for
her consent, and after obtaining ii he
calls on her father and tells him of his
project.
The sutton next brings forward the cat
tie which he proposes to give for the girl,
and his future father-in-law inspects
them closely. II he likes them, all goes
well. but If he does not like them, the
sutton is obliged to offer others in their
stead As soon as this important detail
has been satisfactorily arranged the suit
or casts a lance into the ground in front
of him as a token that on his part the
compact will be Kept. A minute or two
later the girl removes the lance and hands
it to her father, but the latter declines TO
accept it, whereupon the happy bride uses
it as a goad to drive toward him the cat
tie which represent her market value.
Such are the complicated marriage rites
among these uncivilized negroes. In them
the go-between plays an important part
and. even after the marriage he may be
called upon to act. for if the wife should
prove unfaithful to her husband it is his
duty to so to her father and compel him
to restore the cattle which were paid for
her.
- ---,.,.,- ,...s.- -. :. 49,, . 49,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
ANOTHER PLAN SUGGESTED
FOR SOLDIERS HOME BUILDING


pie. express the wish for just such a place
where they might place such and such an
article. They consider them too precious
to throw away and their children do not
appreciate them In several homes
have seen old paintings and engravings
relegated to back rooms or store rooms
and attics because they were .'old-fasn-
ioned." and which another generation, IN
many instances, viii consign to the wood
shed, the trash barrel or the kitchen
stove, and yet they possess great value
from an historical point of view II no
other.
Many years ago there was building in
Albany, New York, known as the bureau
of military statistics. Tt stood in the way
of the great capitol then in course Of
construction, and as soon as place could
be arranged for their placing the contents
of the Building were transferred to the
capitol and the building torn down.
spent good part of day In the corri-
doris where they were then tthey have
since been placed in a room, ] under
stand.
The majority of the articles, 1 think.
were from the south. It has been so long
ago that have only a hazy remembrance
of the articles. One thing l distinctly
remember, however, was the pictures, old
fashioned ambrotypes, that had been pick
ed up from battle fields or taken from the
case in which they were arranged, with
fearful eyes. It was so inexpressibly sad
to see them, pictures of old, sweet-faced
women, young and beautiful women and
little children, who perhaps, never knew
what became Of the men who carried their
pictures into battle.
The thought came to me then and
have often spoken OF II to friends, that
/ would like to have some one go there
and write up those things for some OF
our southern papers. There we're many
articles there that might yet be recognized
and give knowledge of the fate OF loved
one to some waiting heart
WINEFORD V. ASPINWALL.
Kirkwood, Ga. Oct. 8. 1901.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

/ understand that II has been suggested
in rebuilding the veterans home, to have
one central building, containing dining
room, reading room, etc, and a number
of cottages surrounding this central or
main building. the cottages. presumably,
to contain the bedrooms of the veterans.
Now, such a plan would be all right for
a college, for a collection of hearty, ro-
bust young men; but fancy on cold win
ter morning. those old men going out OF
their warm bedrooms into the bitter cold,
perhaps rain and sleet. three times day,
to reach their meals and read the news
No doubt some of them are troubled with
rheumatism or weak lungs or throat, and
such an exposure would be fraught with
great discomfort to say the least.
/ hope the board of managers will not
favor such a plan, but will give us
stately edifice, built of stone, brick and
iron-freproof. as nearly as possible. A
building whose interior shall be filled with
all possible comforts for its inmates-a
house of beauty as we'll as house of
comfort Let its exterior be such that ii
shall fill every southern heart with pride
to gaze upon 1t, OF it's pictured beauty-in
fact, let II be
"a thing of beauty and JOY forever"
And pray, let me suggest that the archi-
tect plan, and the builder build a room,
a large one. which shall be dedicated to
the boarding and preservation Of the sa-
cred relics of the past.
Let Il be a place where the battle
SCARED flags may find resting place.
They are getting too old to be carried
about, except on some very important &C
casions. and should be placed where they
will last a long. long time; where those
who love them may go. as to Mecca,
and gaze upon them and dream of the
past.
And why may not the Daughters of the
Confederacy have in the new home room
also, where they may collect and preserve
the relies so dear to their womanly hearts.
I have heard many people, elderly peo-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
THE EcKELs PLAN.

Mr.. James II. Eckels, former comp
troller Of the currency. was one Of the
principal speakers at the recent general
bankers convention.
He urged the necessity of currency re-
form and his main contention was for
the abolition Of the subtreasury system
and the transaction OF all the treasury
business through one great central bank.
Secretary Gage has advocated some
thing on this line, but he would still keep
a working balance for current uses in
the treasury and would deposit in the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
The South Regulates Him.

Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
The published report in the newspapers
that President Roosevelt had entertained
at dinner Booker T.. Washington of Tus-
kegee, Ala, was a shock to the south
! that leaves behind 1t a nauseating sensa-
ton. Washington is a good, even a great
! man, but he is a negro and, out of def
J erence to a large section of the country
that is opposed to all semblance of social
equality, the president should have OBJ
served the amenities. 1t is only very re-
| Gently that President Roosevelt boasted
that his mother was a southern woman.
and that he is half southern by reason of
that fact. BY inviting a negro to his table
he pays his mother small duty by insult
| ing her inherited sentiments and by doing
violence to the ethical concepts of the
section whence she came.
He has cut himself of socially from
the south. No southern woman with a
proper self-respect would now accept an
invitation to the white house, nor would
President Roosevelt be welcome today in
southern homes. He has not infamed the
anger of the southern people; he has ex-
cited their disgust He has not exhibited
holiness by the coarse innovation; he has
manifested vulgar diregard for the feel
ings of those who formerly respected and
admired him. Certainly the south repu-
dates him. 1t pities his northern half,
and expatriates with adherence and con-
tempt his southern half.
Washington is not to blame. From a
slave pen to the table of the president of
the United States is long cry. 1t is the
president who has given offense-
The Commercial-Appeal has always
stood up for the rights of the negro, and
expects to continue to do so. But the color
line must be drawn. and drawn firmly
when the social aspect of the matter is
considered. President Roosevelt has COM
mitted a blunder that is worse than a
crime, and no atonement or future act Of
his can remove the self-imprinted stig-
ma 1t is now incumbent on those white
Democrats of the south who have received
appointments at the hands of President
Roosevelt to resign their offices. They
cannot afford to remain the recipients of
any favor at his hands. Certainly there
is no honor attached to his beneyolences
or bestowals. cg--~ --a5
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
II is Nauseating.
Chattanoga News.

President Roosevelt could not possibly
have picked a more sensible or deserving
negro to compliment with a dinner at the
white house table than Booker T. Wash
ington, of Tuskegee, Ala. Booker Wash
ington is by long odds the best living
representative of his race in this country
and he has welded a power for good
among his people. So sensible is Washing
ton that we seriously doubt if he ever
expected President Roosevelt, or any
other president, to entertain him at din
ner. and now since the thing has been
done it is equally doubtful If he thinks
any more of the president for doing 1t.
This is the most conspicuous example
in favor of social equality of the negro
that has ever been set in this country.
1t was charged once that President Cleye-
land entertained a negro at the white
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
One More step to Mlscesenation.
Macon Telegraph.

MdCUII
God set up the barrier between the
races. No president of this or any other
country can break it down.
A dinner given by one man TO announcer
In the home and privacy OF MS IaIIllIy
1,aers that the guest or his son may WOO
and win the hosts daughter.
When the one man is white man ana
the other black it means that there is
hut one more step to miscegenauon-a
sinful and wilful breaking Of Gods plain
law. ~.
The news item which came from WASH
ington and was printed in yesterday TEL
egraph told sad story Tor our country
we shall hear more of this.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

house board. but promptly denied by
some of the presidents closest friends.
In the case of Roosevelt and Washington
there is no attempt at denial; it was
known pretty, generally at Washington
and no effort was made by the white
house occupants to conceal il.
Every southern man VINO keeps up with
the times knows that Booker Washington
has opposed social equality for the nee
gro with all his might. He has spoken
against it, and taught his pupils in his
schools against it, contending that such a
movement would do more to create race
prejudice than any possible issue. In view
of this. we do not believe that President
Roosevelt elevated himself in the esti-
nation Of this negro by inviting him to
dine at the white house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

New York Press.
Young hopes grow into old disappointments
The world was made for man and man for
woman.
Don't bother to spend your income; it will
spend itself.
The only thing in the world that a woman
; can scOrn and yet love is man.
Let me write the checks Of country, and l
care not who writes its songs.
During a certain age most women think
that even their innocence must be pietur-
esque
Getting engaged appeals to all women, be-
cause it gives them a chance to lei OUT
secret.
When we old chaps don't envy the young
ones il is because don't realize how the
young ones laugh at US.
Women don't know much about the posi-
bilities Of brick, stone, steel and WOOD, out
they can take two strings. a piece OF RIBBON
and a bit Of rag and put to shame the creative
faculty Of all mankind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
A cunning man is sure TO overreach himself
sooner or later
The only berry that hourishes ss5 days in the
year is bribery.
A brave man is one who isn't afraid to act
as judge at baby show
Many investigating committees made up
Of expert whitewashers.
All stained-glass windows look alike TO the
man who is color blind.
Human nature is the same the world over.
but It never shows up well at a free-lunch
counter.
An old bachelor says a man is lucky at cards
and unlucky IN love II he wins in both in
stances
Probably the happy medium is the spiritual
istic medium who has knack Of acquiring the
circulating medium
A womans face is the rose and her tongue
is the thorn; the rose fades. but the thorn
continues in business at the old stand.
Note premium list in this issue,
make your selection and subscribe AZ
once. 49,.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
Result Will Be HurtfuI.
Cbattanoopa. Times


The Memphis Scimitar, in a column cd
itorial makes a national matter or the
Roosevelt Washington evening. II MI;
Roosevelt felt that he was able to stand
that sort of thing he had a right TO invite
washington to his dinner IL ne so oeslreu'
II appears that 1t was simply Ialnlly
affair and nobody will be hurt II any nurt
attaches. except Mr.. Roosevelt: II ooes
NOT signify that because the president was
willing to dine with a negro that every
hodv else should go and do likewise. we
undertake to say that The Scimitar edl-
TORS will not modify one whit OF tnelr
strenuous views on the niger questioIi
because Mr.. Roosevelt didn't nave the me
e. me viewpoint of 1t they have: nor VIII
anv other southern or northern man. for
that matter, hold any dinerent sentiments
with reference thereto.
We regard the incident as unfortunate at
this time because the south was oeg1nnlhB
to entertain a very kindly teellng LOT the
young president, and it will undoubtedly
check any further development OF eoiii -
dence in his Judgment or his profession OF
Friendship for southern institutions. AS TO
his willingness as a man, as Tneooore
Roosevelt the individual, to SIT at the
social table with the learned negro we
have nothing to say; that is matter OF
taste with him. But we believe ne mace
mistake and a by no means inslgnincdhe
one, when as pTeSluShl nc az - -.
out of his way to offend the American loea
of propriety and social distinction lot
this idea of social distinction is thorough
lv American. not sectional, small part OF
New England alone excepted. Mr.. Roose-
Welt must have known that his action was
radical, almost revolutionary, so far as
large percentage of his constituents We're
concerned and that he should do this thing
lust at this time is hardly understanoa-
BILE. 1t must surely embarrass MN curing TN
the entire term of his administration and
II is altogether possible that 1t may De
used successfully by his political enemies
to compass his defeat for denomination
For it will be magnihed and used as a
most effective whip for flashing pubic IN
dignation, especially in quarters where the
act will be most generally condemned
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

Tho final census report on population
puts the number of whites in this country
at Sc, 99O,SO2, the number of colored persons
of negro descent S,s4O.7S9. And fully so per
cent of these negroes live south of the
Mason and Dixon line. 1t is no wonder
therefore. that anything which tends to
aggravate the race problem meets with
bitter resentment in the south.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
Is a Rank NesrophIIist.
Richmond Dispatch.

OASPdNIn.
With many qualities that are good
with some. possibly. that are great
Mr.. Roosevelt is a negrophilist.
While governor of New York, he in
vited a negro (who, on account of race
prejudice, could not obtain accommoda-
tions at any hoteD to be his guest at
the executive mansion, and IL is said, gave
him the best room in the house.
Night before last the president had
Professor Booker t. Washington to
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

1t may be of no consequence to Mr..
Roosevelt to know that he has forfeited
the respect of more than one-third the
people of this country. but it is a regret
table fact that he has put himself be-
yond the pale Of consideration so far as
the south is concerned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
Hs ofends southern PeopIc.
Rome Tribune.

President Roosevelt has made serious
mistake and committed a grave offense
against the southern people.
1t is not so much in his having well
behaved and we'll educated negro like
Booker Washington at his dinner table
with his family but it is the baneful eff
feet in his position as president IL will
have on certain vicious negroes who seek
social equality.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

For $1.4o we will send The Semi
Weekly one year and the Five VaseIine
Toilet Articles and any one of the
premium papers offered with The
Semi-WeekIy at 500. This is the
greatest offer ever made and you
should take advantage of it without
delay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

No doubt this thing of asking southern
men who hold federal offices to resign be-
cause President Roosevelt dined with a
negro will strike the office holder as. carry
ing resentment entirely too far.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
Throws the Fat Into the Fire.
= Augusta Chronicle.

1oe news from Washington that Presi-
den, Booker T. washington, Of Tuskegee
Institute was a guest in the white house.
at dinner with President and Mrs. Roose-
welt and family, and that after dinner
there was the usual social hour over
cigars, is a distinct shock to the favor
able sentiment that was crystallizing IN
the south for the. new president The ap-
pointment of Judge Jones in Alabama.
and the published utterances Of President
Roosevelt to the effect that he intended
to appoint only good men to office have
led southern people to hope that new
political era was at hand
While. encouraging the people In the
hope that the negro is to be largely elm
mated from office in the south, President
Roosevelt throws the fat in theflre by CIV
ing countenance to the negro's claim Tor
social equality by having one to dine in
the white house with himself, Mrs. Roose-
welt and children. We concede the fact
that he could not have had more decent
negro. President Booker T. Washington
is the representative man of hs race. a
useful citizen and an able leader of his
people. But he represents the negro race,
and between his people and the whites
there can be no social equality. This Is
not simply local southern prejudice, but
it is an ineradicable racial fact
If Colonel Roosevelt desired TO receive
negroes at his table on a plane of social
equality he had a right to do that in his
personal capacity before he became the
executive head Of the government, but as
the president of the United States 1t IS a
matter of very grave doubt II he mas
the right to inaugurate custom Which
is repugnant to an overwhelming major
itv of the white people of the country in
ali sections and the tendency of which Is
to open anew an issue which has been
practically eliminated not only by argu-
ment but answering ana determined
practice throughout the years.
The south does not relish the negro IN
office. but that is a small matter COM
pared with its unalterable opposition 70
social equality between the races. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has flown in the face OF
public sentiment. and preeipitated an is
sue that has long since been fought out
and which should have Oeen left IN the
list of settled questions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

The directors of the Panama canal wish
to sell their little ditch to the United
States. But the trouble is uhere appears
to be more water in the company's stock
than there is in the canal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

No offense against decency on the part
of the president seems sufficient to keep
some southern congressman away from
the pie counter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

Those southern Democrats who have
been dining with President Roosevelt will
have to be excused while they try to get
the taste out of their mouths.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

The census report shows that the males
outnumber the females in this country
But the latter makes up in power what
they lack in numbers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
THE SOUTHERN PRESS ON. ROOSEYELTS BLUNDER

dine with him at the white house That
was a deliberate act, taken under no all
legged pressure of necessity, as in the Al
bany case. and may be taken as outlining
his policy towards the negro as a factor
in Washington society.
We do not like Mr.. Roosevelt's negro
philism at all, and are sorry TO see him
seeking opportunities to indulge IN it. He
is reported to have rejoiced that negro
children were going to school with his
children at oyster Bay. But then, 1t
may be said, too, that he has more rea-
sons than the average white man to De
fond of negroes, since it was negro regl-
ment that saved the Rough Riders from
defamation at San Juan hill And but
for San Juan hill, it is quite unlikely that
Mr. Roosevelt would be president To-Day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

President Roosevelt is like contrary
COW which gives good bucket of milk
and then kicks it over.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24

Fgotism which leads man to head char
table subscription list is excusabie 49,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-24
THE PRESIDENTS DEPLoRAsLE sLUNDER.

ATLANrA GEORGIA THURSDAY. ocToBER a. ls0l.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-09-19
One CERTAINTY.
Some oskaloosa People Fully
Realize it now.

When the back acht~ from kidney
ills,
When urinary troubles annoy you,
There's a certain way to find relief,
A sure way to be cured,
Doan's Kidney Pills will do If.
oskalooosa people endorse this
claim:
Mr.. Thomas Terrell Of 6ls North
c street says: "Across the lower
part OF my,back there was pain or
feeling of uneasiness which coupled
with the fact that my kidneys were
somewhat out OF order caused me to
think that ought TO take something
for Il before further complications
set Ia, I.was induced to try Doan's
Kidney Pills aud procured them from
Blakesleel Bros. drug store They
relieved the pain and corrected all
the trouble promptly"
Sold by all druggists. Price so
cents. Foster-NIilburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the United
ufates.
hemember.the name-D oan's-and
take no substitute.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-09-19

Exhales from children as fragrance from
flowers. The little lips are always puck
cred to give or take kiss. In homes
where there are children, love reaches
its fairest and sweetest proportions. In
childless homes the kiss of wife and
husband grows formal, and presently is
neglected; the springs of love in the
heart become choked for want of use
and exercise Childlessness is a great
sorrow to many women. It is like a
curse from Nature, who bids all crea-
lures to be fruitful 1t is not curse
but a misfortune. Often the conditions
which cause childlessness are removable.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has
brought Joy to many a woman by giving
her the happiness of motherhood. 1t
gives to the womanly organs vigor and
vitality, removes local distractions, and
practically does away with the pains and
pangs of maternity.
|. There is no alcohol or narcotic in MA
vorite Prescription"
NJ have never written you how grateful am
to you for your help in securing good health
girls that ever came into home" writes Mrs.
NJ Vastine, Of 647 South Liberty St, GalesburB,
Ill, uI took six bottles OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, four OF the Golden Medical Dis
coyery' and four vials of Pleasant Pellets
Before had taken four bottles of the Favorite
make pen describe my heartfelt gratitude"
To keep the bowels regular use DR.,
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.