Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Smith May Not Run After All.


The latest political rumor going the
rounds is to the effect that the Hon. Jim
Smith may conclude, after all, not to
enter the gubernatorial race.
There is defniteness about this ru-
NOR that causes it to attract more than
ordinary attention. Indeed, it is freely
talked by some Of Mr.. Smiths close per-
sonal and political friends, who give as
a reason for his probable decision not to
enter the race tho condition Of his health.
While 1t was we'll known several weeks
ago that Mr.. Smith had fully made up his
mind to try for the governorship and had
so notified his friends, it appears that az
temporary spell of sickness which follow
ed this announcement caused him to re-
consider the matter, with the result that
he may conclude to keep out of the race.
At any rate, the opinion is forming
among the best posted politicians that
Mr.. Smith cannot any longer be consid-
cred factor in the coming fight, al
though. of course, his own announcement
to that effect must be awaited before it
is accepted, as fact.
Representative TumIin's Valedictory.
Hon. N ]. Tumlin, the able and hand
some member from the county of Carroll,
was called upon at the very close of the
session of the house Of representatives,
on last Friday evening, to speak a few
words by way of farewell. Mr.. Tumlin
has been a leader of his people for long
time, and among other valuable services
rendered them for many years past has
been in the ministry. While this has not
been his regular calling, yet he has ever
stood ready to speak from the pulpit in
the interest of morals and religion. It was
thought, therefore, fit and appropriate
that he should deliver the valedictory, as
1t were, to the members of the legislature,
the session of which was to be dissolved
in few moments, the members to return
to their homes. He spoke substantially as
follows:
t'My Dear Fellow Brothers.I thank you
for the honor you have given me to speak
the last words of farewell. 1t pains my
heart to see this goodly company dissolve.
We have mingled together for two ses-
sions--1OO days in all--and have become
well acquainted, and now in the hush
which precedes the storm Of the breakup,
1 want to emphasize the fact that we all
feel brotherly and neighborly to each
other, and no matter what may happen
in the future, the fraternal spirit which
has been engendered here will remain and
we will ever and always have each others
interest at heart. If any one of this good
ly company aspires to higher office the
others must wish him we'll and assist
him to obtain the prize. In this house is
material for the making of governors and
obtain the promotion which we all so
richly deserve. And we wish each and
every one for the other the greatest hap
piness and prosperity at home; that those
who are lawyers may find clients and fees
plentiful; that those who are doctors may
be successful in curing all the ills that
come under their care; that those who
are merchants may have large sales and
handsome profits, and that the great body
of us who are farmers may have album
dant crops, goodly seasons and much in
crease in our fiocks and herds.
cit is altogether probable that we viii
all never meet again. Some of us are old
from old age and our time nearly run
out. Some of us are broken down com
pletely from the terrible fights made on
the depot bill, and it is altogether posi-
BILE that it will be out of the power of
nature to bring back the health and
strength to which we are accustomed.
And some of us are so broken in spirit at
the failure of the dispensary bill that life
will never look as rosy-hued as before.
But whatever may befall us; If we
should never meet again on earth, most
sincerely hope that we will all meet to-
gether in the bright land beyond this,
where sorrow and trouble can never come;
where It is recorded that the f1libuster
cannot enter; where there is no desire to
leave and break quorum; where it is
not necessary to lock the doors to keep
the members in, and where the ayes and
nays are never called, because there is
always a unanimity OF sentiment that
fills the heart with love for the Maker
and gratitude that we have been redeem
ed from the sins Of the world and made
to sit together in the general assembly OF
the saved and will worship forever around
the throne of Him who hath made US and
saved us by His own great power"
Open the Textile Doors to Girls.
Information comes from source which
admits Of no misunderstanding or mistake,
to the effect that If the legislature will
allow girls and young women the benefit
of textile education at The Psychological
Institute in Atlanta there will be some
| substantial as well as moral support" in
! providing a separate building for the girls.
Something ought to be done in this di-
rection by the present legislature before it
! adjourns.
| VIII not the legislature give permission
for girls to enjoy the lectures and studies
in the Tech school, II they can board out
| of the grounds?
In the name Of honest dealing, gentle
men of the legislature, either forbid the
employment Of women and girls in cotton
mills or give them a living chance in this
| business!
The bare statement Of the proposition
| carries conviction on the face of II. The
| noble-hearted gentleman who pledges
substantial and moral support" asks:
| Cant you take a hand in persuading the
present legislators" to me.
Give cotton mill girls an opportunity as
| well as cotton mill boys.
Are not these children Of equal value TO
| a community
How many girls do you suppose are now
| employed in cotton mills?
If there are as many as seven-tenths,
| does not the opportunity for textile educa-
| ton commend itself to you?
Don't adjourn without this permission.
| Act like fathers ought to act to these cot
ton mill girls!
MRS. w. H. FELTON,.
In no other country in the world is the cigar