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

This game is called a kangaroo race.
and is a great deal of fun for those who
take part in it. and still more fun for
those who look on. 1t needs about 20
boys to play it properly, although it can
be played by four. There is no limit to
the number who may play, and the more
there are the more fun the game is.
Two captains must be selected. who
choose up sides, just as they do before a
ball game, but they can each choose as
many players as they wish, as long as
they have an equal number on both sides.
After the sides are complete the first
boys who were chosen stand behind their
captains. placing their hands on his shout
ders. The boys who are chosen next
stand behind those two in the same posi-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
SOUTHERN APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-Five members
Of the cabinet were present at yesterday S
meeting OF the cabinet which was devo-
ted largely to the consideration of APP
pointments under the various depart
ments The question Of the southern APP
portionments generally again came up
and president reiterated his policy of APP
pointing Republicans If suitable appli-
cants could be found, and If not of ap-
pointing gold Democrats. His policy in
this respect meets the approval of the
cabinet.
The appointment of DR.. Clayton for the
collectorship for internal revenue in
South Carolina was considered in this
connection.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
SUeaking of Economy

How mech does 1t cost to
shoe yoUr famiIYe Not how
cheap can YoU boy one pair,
bot how many pairs a year
and the total cost. IF YoU
boy for cash, YoU shoUld get
the most for YoUr money.
YoU'l1 find this IN RED
SEAL Shoes, and YoU'n find
them only with the best mer-
chants. A postal inq0irY VIII
bring o0r illustrated catalOg.
It viii prove a money saver.
J.K. ORR SHOE CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
TARGET RING.
A GAME FOR GIRLS.

This game (target ring is something
like uuoits, only it is more fun and you
can play it without soihng your clothes
You might get your brother to help you
make the principal article necessary, but
it is very simple, and you can do it your
self If you try.
Take a piece of board two feet square
and one inch thick. Put{a red dot about
one inch in size in the centre, with paint
or colored chalk. Then draw a circle
three inches wide around the dot and
color the circle with blue. Draw a red
circle three inches wide around this and
then another blue circle three inches wide
around the red one. You may use any
colors you wish if you have not red and
blue.
Now take some tenpenny nails and drive
them through the board from the up-
nainted side until the heads are close
against the board. Drive one nail exactly
through the centre of the dot in the mid
die of the board and drive the others so
that there are two rows of nails about one
inch apart on each ring. When this Is
done your target is complete.
Get two dozen iron washers from a
hardware store. They will cost two cents
a dozen. A washer is a fiat piece OF
iron shaped like a penny, with hole IN
the centre. Select the largest size you can
get-three inches in diameter If possible.
Paint one dozen of these any color you
wish and leave the other dozen plain.
These are the rings for your target and
and now the mechanical parts of your
game are complete.
The girls must choose sides and each
should select as many on her side as the
number of washers will permit. Lean the
target up against the side of the school
house and draw a line on the ground 10
feet away from the target All the girls
must stand behind this line, and in the
order in which they were chosen throw
their rings at the target OF course one
side must have the colored rings and the
other the plain ones. If ring falls on
the nail in the centre Of the red dot in the
middle of the board the side Of the girl
who threw it counts five; the ring next to
the dot counts four, the next ring three
and the outside ring one.
All the players on one side throw hrst !;
then after the points they have scored
are counted the rings are removed from
the board and the other side has an IN
ming. The game is Is points, but in case
the bell rings telling you that recess is
over before the game is ended the side
that has scored the largest number or
points in even innings wins.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
BY
IZORR CHANDLER

poor lady noticed wassthat she seemed 70
be attracting considerable attention. ara
the next was the tramp Of hoofs upon the
plank sidewalk behind her. She turned
to face the dog and the COW, surrounded
by a crowd of amused pedestrians ana
small boys. No amount Of driving or
eoaxing would get them back When Ro-
yer saw that he was discovered he boited
to the front, the COW after him, ana ieIs
the mother with the crowd.
There being nothing else to do she
turned about and went home The dog
dutifully turned and trOtted at her heels.
the three forming an interesting process
sion--so very interesting that certain OK
the small boys joined
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
WILL BE A MOST
ENDURING MONUMENT
Fort Wayne. Ind, News.

Fort Wayne, Ind, News.
The Atlanta Journal follows up its sug-
gestion of the erection of a monument to
President Mckinley lin grateful recogni-
ton of his services to the country as q
great pacifcator." 1t urges the south to
take the initiative Sin this movement to
honor the memory OF president who did
so much to destroy the spirit of section
alism and bring the north and south into
fuller fraternity The proposition has
been heartily approved in many sections
and The Atlanta Journal says plans are
maturing for its practical inception" II
this enterprise is carried on TO a success
full termination, the act itself viii be a
more enduring monument to the great
man whose services 1t memoralizes than
any shaft of granite that may be raised
to mark the event.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

run instead OF jumping or be unable to
keep his hands on the shoulders of the
fellow in front Of him. The race should
be from one end of the school playground
to the other, or if there is not much room.
back again to the starting point. or
course, the side which arrives first at the
finish wins. but If the umpire finds that a
line viii not stop and reform when ne
tells 1t to he may give the race to the
other side.
1t is very hard to keep your hands on
the shoulders Of the fellow in front of you
and to progress only by jumps, and to DO
It successfully the whole line must jump
at the same instant. This is almost Inn
possible to do, and consequently there viii
be many mishaps and few tumoles, out
that is where the fun comes in.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
Good Roads oAre Necessary
TO Rural Free DelVery

arrive I'm front of their premises.
''In the second instance. with the short
route over bad roads as much time is
consumed I'm serving a smaller number
OF patrons, the regularity Of the service
varies with the changing conditions Of
the roads, the work is more trying on
both the letter. carrier and his horse and
unsatisfactory to the patrons. especially
when Il becomes necessary to suspend the
service on account of impossible portions
OF the route.
Reports from all parts Of the country
indicate clearly that the people are wax
ing up in order to obtain the establish
ment Of rural free delivery, and in this
way IL is seen that the rural service be-
comes a great factor in the good roads
movement, which of late years has been
agitated in many of the progressive states.
"a. w. NJ"
The letter Of Mr.. Machen brings out
the policy Of the postal department by
intimation rather than by direct asser-
ton. Rural free delivery will go to
where the people either have or are will
ing to provide good roads. 1t will take
several years to spread the delivery sys-
tenn over the entirely fairly well popu-
lated portions Of the country. These por-
lions which have at ali time or at GER
tain times of the year such roads which
make the service expensive, will be de-
MED the luxury of having the mail
brought to the house every day.
Daily the representatives in congress
are being more strongly impressed with
this fact When a good case is made out
in favor of a certain route, the depart
ment acts upon the report OF the special
agent. and bad roads in the spring"
is certain to cause the petition to be
held up for time or sometimes for good.
i IS understood that the department will
enforce a rule to the effect that carriers
report their inability to cover route on
account of the condition of the roads, 1t
will be abolished and mail service be
given from the village postofiee. -,,s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

south, and It is highly gratifying.
1t has often been suggested in recent
years, especially since the early days Of
McNinley's administration, that the south
is more thoroughly American than any
other section of the country.
This seems to be borne out by the at
titude of that section at this time when
the nation is under the shadow OF this
terrible crime. All the intense An1eri-
canism of that section has been aroused
by the act OF the anarchist; the people
have been shocked so deeply by this
bloody result of the foreign propaganda
that they have scarcely been able to find
words in which to give expression to their
feelings.
AS an illustration of the intensity Of
the sentiment of the south, the fact may
be cited that so prominent paper as the
Atlanta Journal has published call for
the south to raise a monument to the late
President Mckinley, which is. happily,
meeting with a generous response.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
RECRuITS no ElLL TRE RANKS,

WASHINGION, OCT. IO.-II ms DeoH
determined at the war department to
send troops to the Philippines to take the
place Of those whose term of enlistment
expires.
Where the re-enlistments were not large
I'm any one regiment their places will be
followed by separate detachments OF re-
cruits.
If any considerable number or enlist
rnents expire in a single organization it is
nrobable that the organization as whole
will be returned from the Philippines and
another regiment sent to take their place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

For $1.4o we will send The Semi
Weekly one year and the Five vaseline
Toilet Articles and any one Of the
premium papers offered with The
semLWeeE<Iy 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, 1901-10-14
HOW THE NORTHERN PRESS VIEWS MOVEMENT
TOBUHD MONUMENT TO MKWLEY SOUTH

spects. He win stand out distinctly as the
president under whom and by whom the
complete reconciliation that had long been
foreshadowed was made It Is fitting.
therefore, that there should be monu-
nnent to this aspect of. his character, to
this phase Of his memory; and it is dou-
bly, fitting that the initiation of the move
ment should come from the south.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
AGENTS
WANTED!

The SEMI-WEEKLY JOUR-
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as local agents at their re-
spective postofices. A lib
eral commission is given and
we have many inducements
as helps to secure new sub
scribers. Write now for in
formation and an agents out
fit
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
Every Healthy Boy

likes to get himself into places OF danger.
Hence bruises, strains and sprains. M9ther
scoIds and brings out the bottle OF Perry
Davis Pain Killer and rubs It on the injured
snots with an energy and frequency depend
ing on the seriousness of the case. There Is
nothing like Pain Killer to take out the sore
ness There is but one PainlSiher' Ferry
Davis Price Csc. and SOC.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

very evident fondness for boas and other
neck creations-is because they add TO
the attractiVeness of any face. be it young
or old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
Nipped in the Bud.

LET me be frank and call your attention
to a little fault of yours.
Certainly; but first let me call attention
to your fault Of not attending to your own
business"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
Curious1y Produced Wax.
tt9ts

sible by hand they are placed in kettle
of hot water, when the remaining wax
floats on the surface. and the insects
career of usefulness is ended
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

Note premium list in this issue,
make your selection and subscribe at
once.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

Subscribers are requested 20 ad-
dress an inquiries for Information
on subjects relating 90 the farm.
Geld. garden and poultry 70 the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries
win receive prompt and careful at
tentfon. No inquiries answered by
mail Please address Harvie Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

There vas an old woman lived under the
hill.
And If she's not gone she lives there
still.
Find her two sons and her dog
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-25

A young society woman tells story
of a very little newsboy who so appre-
ciated her kindness to him at news
bows dinner that he went to the extent
of great suffering for her sake. AT
least she thinks 1t was appreciation.
but others have doubts. At all events,
the young woman who, with a number
of others, was engaged In serving the
bows. noticed this little boy way Off at
one end Of the table. Many of his lar
ger fellows were already hard at work
on the various good things. but this 1T
tie fellow had evidently been neglected
Clearly here was a case Of urgent char
ity, so the amateur waitress flew to MS
side, and for an hour she saw to 1t thai
he did not lack for anything. Platf
after plate of turkey was Literally
showered upon him. Finally, as shf
set another piece Of plum pudding II
front of him, he rolled his eyes meeklI
toward her and said in mufiled tones:
"Well miss, kin chew. but l can
swaller no morew-New York Sun.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-25
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"something New Under
tho SUM-"

All doctors have tried to cure CA.
TARRH by the use OF powders, acio
gases, inhaltrs and drugs in paste
form. Their powders dry up the mu'
cuous mem branes causing them t.
crack open and bleed. The powerful
acids used in the inhalers have entire
ly eaten away the same membranes
that their makers have aimed to cure,
while pastes and ointments cannot
reach the disease. An old and exper'
fenced practitioner who has for many
wears made close study and speciality
OF the treatment Of CATARRH, has
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when faithfully used, not only relieves
at once, but permanently cures CA.
TARRH, by removing the cause, stop.
ping the discharges, and curing all
inflammation. 1t is the only remedy
known to science that actually reaches
the afflicted parts. This wonderful
remedy is known as "SNUFFLES
the GUARANTEED CATAR Ri
lCURE, and is sold at the extremely
low price of One Dollar, each package
containing internal and external med
icine sufficient for full months
treatment and everything necessary tt
it's perfect use.
"SNUFFLES Is the only perfec,
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now recognized as the only safe ant
positive cure for that annoying ant
disgusting disease. 1t cures all in
Illumination quickly and permanent!
and is also wonderfully quick to re
lieve HAY FEVER or COLD IN tn
HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected often
leads to SNUFF
, FILES" will save you If you use it a
once. 1t is no ordinary remedy, bu
.: a complete treatment which is posi-
> lively guaranteed to cure CATARRf
: in any form or stage II used ACCORDING
. to directions which accompany eac
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n Sent prepaid to any address in tt
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y u EDWIN B. GILES & COMPAN1
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n delphia.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-25
A LIGHT IN THE YARD
MRS. GALLUP RECOGNIZES IN IT HER
SUMMONS TO HEAVEN.

But She Fails to Get Any Informal
ton From Her Husband rs 10 the
Manner In Which She should Act
when She Enters Her Home Among
the Angels.
copyright, 1900, by c. B. Iewisl
When Mr.. Gallup sat down for the
evening. he had his newspaper on his
knee and Mrs. Gallup was singing
"Rock of Ages" and clearing away the
supper table. He had been reading for
a quarter Of an hour when she quietly
entered and sat down and said:
Samuel, don't want to disturb you
nor make you feel bad, but feel oblig-
ed to ask you few questions. Last
night at midnight Mrs. Watkins saw q
light moving around In our back yard.
1t was a light which bobbed up and
bobbed down and lodged this way and
that, and when 1t finally went out 1t
gave a great wink and splutter. 1t
was what they call a ghost lantern.
Samuel, and it meant that there would
be death in this house within week.
It'll be my death, of course. I've got
81 different ailments, with heart dis
ease throwed in, while you are as
healthy as cornfield. Yes; it'll be me,
but I'm not weepin over 1t. I'm sittin
right here as calm as catnlp. but l
want to know some few things"
Mr.. Gallup must have known Of her
presence, but he was too deeply Inter.
ested In his paper to recognize 1t. He
had found IN article which said that
bedbug could be boiled In water fol
four hours and then come out with his
ambition undaunted.
II shall 60 to heaven when die. OF
course" continued Mrs. Gallup as bel
voice broke little. II orter 60 there
Any woman who has whitewashed thu
cellar every spring for q years, be
sides maxim soft soap. cuttin carpe
rags, dyein over old clothes and makil
one corset last her for 10 years, will g
to heaven Oh the jump. What bother
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-25

tears rel ror TWO or three minutes, and
then she asked:
"And how about the beds up there?
You know we've slept on feather bed
ever since we was married. and I've
al!us bin particular to smooth II down
frcm head to foot. I've got used 10
feathers. and If changed off Ia jest
lay there and kick around all night
long. DO they hev beds. Samuel, or 40
they keep on hyin around all night long
and singin 1--WE Reached My Home at
Last" Seems to me that fyin ana
singin all day would be enough unless
l feel stronger than | do now. You
orter know these things. Samuel, ana
you orter tell me so I'll know what to
depend on. might stand sass from
thousand angels, but l do want my
own bed when night comes, and II one
of my headaches comes on unexpected
" want to know that kin hev cup
Of tea. Mrs. Watkins says they don't
drink tea in heaven, but l don't see
how she kin know"
Mr.. Gallup was not directly appealed
to, and as he was reading that crow
had been known to feign death to avoid
having a crowbar thrown at him he
made no sign.
"Waal, I've made up my mind to
few things" said Mrs. Gallup as the 81
lence grew painful. "Im goin up to
heaven to. do the best kin. I'll be
nayburly with all the angels l meet
and let 'em understand that l don't
want no more'n my share Of harps and
wings and things. If don't find any
thin to eat or any beds to sleep on,
shan't raise no fuss nor so into hyster
les, the way Mrs. Taylor did at camT
meetin last year. Yes; I'll put up witt
things as l find 'em and make the bes'
of 1t, and won't be jealous II few Of
'em hev better clothes on or kin sinl
better'n me. That's how I'll act, Sam
uel, and then If they pick on me they'l
git as good as they give. kin b.
sassed and picked on Jest SO fur. blu
arter that they want to look out
Would 1t put you out any, Samuel, If
died at night instead Of in the daytime
AS 1 said, II died at night could Sill
into heaven without any fuss, but !
, it's goin to make you any extra troupl
I'll perish by daylight. What Will b
the most convenient hour fur you?"
There was deep silence. Mrs. Ga
lup's tears made no thud as they fe
upon the carpet, and Mr.. Gallup wa
reading with bated breath that an o:
trich covers 10 feet of ground at ever
stride when in full fight. The cloc
licked, the silence grew deeper, an
the cricket on the hearth fell into
doze. Then Mr.. Gallup suddenly lai
aside his paper, stretched his arms an
legs, with a "Ho-hum' ana locke
around to find Mrs. Gallup asleep
her chair. She hadn't gone to join tt
angels-not yet. M. QUAD
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-25
Ou,da and the Ouch esses.

Lord Baltimore told friend how he
once took Ouida in to dinner and how
disappointed he was to find that the
novelist devoted herself to the dishes
rather than to intellectual refreshment.
He said at last in despair at having
only been able to get "Yes" and mo
in answer to the different subjects ne
introduced: "T'm afraid I'm singularly
unfortunate in my choice of topics. Is
there anything we could talk about to
interest you?"
To which the chronicler of soclety's
shortcomings replied: There Is one
thing which would interest me very
much. Tell me about the duchesses:
have written about them all my lie
and never met one yet"