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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19

As the years roll on It becomes more ap-
parent that Georgia must have a moro re-
liable class of farm laborers than at pres
ent. Otherwise the farm lands will depre-
ciate in value and pass into the hands Of
mortgage and loan companies, because a
living and taxes cannot be made from the
soil under existing conditions.
1t would surprise many students Of po-
litical economy to know how near we have
approached to this unhappy condition.
Something must be done to induce farm
labor to come in, and whether it will be
Chinese, negro or foreign white labor is
not half so important as to get enough
labor to cultivate the soil for its present
owners.
The stalwart negro labor has gone to
the railroads, the mines and rough labor
in manufactures.
Cotton picking and cotton hoeing is
largely dependent on negro women and
negro children. White farmers seem
obliged to keep their own children In
farm labor the best part OF the year to
be able to pay taxes and buy food and
clothing Much Of the non-attendance In
school grows out of this unhappy condi-
ton, because the question of food and
by reason of necessity.
A great many people have given up
farm work because country schools are
next to nothing and whenever they could
get a Job in town and send their chill
dren to school they preferred to do 1t. as
the conditions are disheartening when
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
OPINION IS DIVIDED AS TO EF-
Feet OF THE FINDING, BUT
MAJORITY DEMANDS A FUR
Their HEARING AND COMPLETE
VlNDIcATIoN.
The Northern Press.
schIey Is indicated.
New York Journal.


Fighters know each other. The victor OF
Dewey places the laurels where they be-
long and where the American people, guided
by their common sense and love Of fair play,
have insisted on placing them ever since the
battle OF Santiago was fought and won-on
Schley's not on the absent Simpsons, brow.
To the American people Admiral Dewey was
the Court Of Inquiry, summoned TO pass Judg-
ment upon Schley. Had Dewey condemned
him and Admirals Ramsay and Benham up
held him, the verdict Of censure by the minor
ity would have carried incomparably more
weight than the majority report. So now,
when Admirals Ramsay and Benham report
against Schley on sundry counts and Dewey
supports and praises him, II Is Deweys JUG
ment that will be accepted as against theirs
the conduct OF a commander who had to take
the responsibility OF making decisions IN
crises.
1t is to be regretted OF course. that the re-
port OF the Court OF Inquiry leaves any room
Whatever for division OF opinion as to Admiral
Schley's competence under ali circumstances
as naval commander. The country WOULD
have been glad had the debate been DEFINITELY
closed by the removal Of every inch OF dis
uuted ground. But IL Is not likely that the
small critics will have a happy time hence
forward while they dwell upon details that
have no bearing whatever on the main point.
For Schley was really on trial on these three
u incoupetency at the battle Of Santiago.
D Cowardice at the battle OF Santiago.
3. Endenvoring to steal from Sampson the
honor of victory.
on ali three counts Admiral schley has been
acquitted. and more than acquitted: The ma
iorfty report gives him full credit for courage
and Admiral Dewey awards him the glory OF
victory.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
pewey's Verdict Is Enough.
washington Post.

Washington Post
The country has heard the deliberate opin-
ion of the one member of the court who
possesses its unreserved respect and conf
dence and will accept 1t with practical una
ninlity.
we call the attention OF the public to the
fact that Admiral Dewey's signature to the
report is purely formal and perfunctory. AS
the presiding officer of the court, It was in
cumbent on him TO certify to the validity OF
the document. All that is regular and proper
enough But Admiral Dewey tells us in sufh-
GENTLY plain terms what he personally thinks,
and that. We venture to say, will I'LL the meas
ure of tho nations real solicitude. 1t Will be
perceived on close inspection that Admirals
Benham and Ramsay have reached their YER
diet by the simple process of ignoring the
testimony OF such men as Cook and clark,
and combining themselves to that OF such men
as Chadwick, Switzerland and Bristol. Either
Cook and Clark have lied or Admirals Ram
say and Benham regard them as lacking IN
intelligence. The American people will have
little trouble in choosing among these con-
Trajectory hypothesis.
II is clear to us that Admiral Schley should
take his case into a civil court. suing Maclay 8
publishers for libel. Through this expedient
only can he bring to light the infamous con-
spiracy against his fame, and hold up 10
public execration the conspiratOrs thus far
screened by the department whose favorites,
tools. and benehciaries they VIGOROUSLY are.
The country is thoroughly convinced that the
navy department is honeycombed with vicious
and ignoble practices.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Mr.. eJenkdrS' Tespasser: A Ghost Story.
BY MAKE DUNBAR.

hideous noises were heard In the mine
acre hollow" that they could never catch
any 'possums there. OF course. every old
outhoHse was suspected. Being slightly
superstitious myself. I quietly avoided
these places after the going down Of the
sun. though I laughed at others for doing
so.
Mrs. Brown" said I. coming In from
my work late one evening, 81 want to bor-
row q sheet"
Borrow a sheet! Why, Mr.. Jenkins.
what do you want with a sheet?"
7 hesitated. Mrs. Brown was so kind
hearted 1 was almost ashamed of myself.
'I want to give Bill and George a
fright" / replied. 81 have asked them to
stay off Of my cotton and they pay no at
tentlon to me. want to give them some
thing tonight that they will remember to
tell their grandchildren about"
Would that be quite right, Mr.. Jen-
kins? You might scare them to death, or
what is more dangerous they might shoot
you; all the negroes carry pistols these
days. I wouldn't have you get hurt for
anything, my boy"
This nettled me a little, for I felt old
enough to take care of myself. and I de-
termined to have my way about it.
Nonsense, Marg1e," put in Miss Jenny,
'1et him have It. believe in having all
the fun you can while you're young. II
the proprieties did not forbid ] would go
along myself and we would certainly have
a circus"
Thanks to Miss Jenny, got the sheet
and proceeded to an old gin house that
stood In the middle of the field. The
house was built in the old-fashioned style
with gearing underneath for the horses
and Tint room at the end.
ConcealinC myself near this room. with
the sheet wrapped securely around me,
waited. I could view the route readily
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19

can stand up to now, with negroes that
fill the towns and cities with Migrants
and the police courts with violaters of
law and the chaingangs with criminals.
The best way to overcome these unfor-
tunate conditions is to bring in enough
labor to make them get to work and be
glad to do 1t. We have been afraid to do
anything of this sort because the politi-
clans are anxious to keep up the repre-
sentation in congress. VIII somebody rise
up and say, where is our southern poll
tics and what 1t amounts to in this coun-
try? The Democratic party has about
gone to seed in a national view Of its con-
ditlon.
What's the use of standing in ones own
light merely to keep up wrangle on pc.
litical questions in the house and senate
We need labor we need capital, we need
money, we need enough profit from farm
lands to keep up proper cultivation and
repairs
We have got to do something to induce
labor to come to us or we may hang our
harps on the willows and quit singing the
song about 1.-The land Of the brave and
the home of the free" We are face to
face with a burning necessity to procure
muscle and reliable labor in the south.
. We must have 1t or reIinguish the soil
into the grasp Of trusts ana loan synd1-
Gates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Negro Loses Equal Rights Suit.

New York Journal. Nov. q
LANCASTER, Penn. Nov. 2.-Arthur
Seymour. negro. brought suit here today
against Captain John b. Peoples. manager
OF the roof garden here OF F. w. Wool
worth. OF New York. on the charge OF re-
fusing 20 sell him and a companion re-
freshments. The defense was that Sey-
mOur's order was refused by a waitress
without the knowledge OF the manager
Captain Peoples was acquitted by the
jury and the Gusts put on Seymour"
The Pennsylvania politicians imported
numbers OF Delaware negroes TO vote in
the late state election. and the country Is
beginning 20 understand the negro prob
lem a little better IN that latitude.
Fanaticism against Elavely Is one thing
but enthusiasm for social equality is
f. quite another thing. The press IS be-
ginning to say some very suggestive
things on the subject
The Philadelphia Record, for example,
quoted on Thursday last LincOln's state
ment that there is a physical difference
between the two races which. in my judg-
ment. viii probably forever forbid their
living together upon the footing OF per
feet equality" and went on TO say:
Senator Culberson. we think is mis-
taken In suppOsing that the problem OF
social equality Is sectional. The expert
ment OF negro suffrage has had a strong
" educational influence IN the northern
states Social equality Is talked. OF in the
north By well meaning philanthropists.
who are very far from practicing what
they preach. but II does not exist. The
political necessity which keeps the south
ern states solid wherever the negroes hold
q balance OF power Is sure TO assert Itself
fn the north In case OF a negro migration
northward. Probably at this time upon
Naf m nEr=fr- Ma q q
division OF parties so nearly equal that
the casting OF the solid negro vote one
way or the other would determine the re-
suit AS the negro vote has always been
cast for the republican party. Il has be-
come q dangerous element in the Key
stone state. What education the negroes
have attained does not prevail 20 divide
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19

them as white men divide upon questions
OF public policy. At the late election In
this city the bulk OF the negro voters
were qualified for the suffrage by the
purchase for them OF poll tax receipts.
Many OF them were also paid for their
votes. and actively employed as repeat
ers in debauching the suffrage which has
been mistakenly placed In their hands.
The first step toward solution OF the
negro problem should be the withdrawal
OF the right Of suffrage by constitutional
amendment. Then, as Senator CuIoerson
suggests, instead OF vain and vapid clam
or for a social equality which nature Tor
bids. let US have education. forbearance'
moral training. just treatment, opportu-
mites for labor. social separation, ana
national tranquility.
put yourself in the place" is very
good advice, and fts In remarkably well
when the northern people have proper ex-
perience OF the negro question
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Stormy Times in Old Greece Over the

stormy INES W Olo GTCcCc ONcF tno
Gospel.
1t would seem that fanaticism, like
the smallpox, will break out in strange To-
calities and under perplexing conditions.
An immense mob of 5000 persons con-
gregated in the city of Athens. Greece, on
November p and passed resolutions cali
ing on the holy synod TO excommunicate
any person who translated the gospels
into modern Greek, as now spoken. Mill
tary and marines patrolled the locality.
In frequent collisions between the mill
tary and the mob seven persons were
killed, 30 dangerously wounded and many
more less severely hurt. Armed men are
constantly arriving and bloodthirsty peo-
pie are exciting the rioters.
At this distance from the scene Of &C
ton IL looks like much Ado About Moth
ing"
Why such opposition exists against
translating old Greek into modern Greek
Is not explained IN our account OF the
riot in Athens.
1t has been the general contention OF ell
Bible lovers that the gospel should be
printed in all languages and distributed
among all peoples. II uneducated Greeks
cannot read the gospels In the ancient
tongue Il would seem good common sense
TO print the Holy Book In a language
readily understood by those who are eager
to read Il.
Anyhow, II seems a poor thing to fight
about and the spirit Of the gospels would
forbid murder and bloodshed on first prin-
ciples.
II is evident that fanaticism has got in
TO those modern Greeks in a very disas-
trous way for their own good and ma
tional progress Whenever religion is
used to kill and destroy then the spirit
has left the shell
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Hurrah for Dewey!
Anr,,atn ChrnnIcla.

Augusta Chronicle.
Technically some OF these counts IN the
complaints against schley may be true, and
II as the consequence OF any one of them the
spaniards had escaped or one Of our own
warships had been lost, there might be excuse
for stressing these rival points. But In the
light OF the glorious record Of our great naval
victory the bringing of these petty charges
against the hero Of that marvellous sea bat
tie, Is like charging that Napoleon didn
have his shoes polished At for full dress in
spection at the battle OF Jena; that wellington
didn't carry his sword at the right angle In
the battle OF Waterloo; that oliver II. Perry
had his necltie crooked in the battle OF Lake
Erie; that Stonewall Jackson didn't ride ac-
cording to West Point requirements In the
battle OF Sharpsburg; that General Lee didn
have his horse curried in the battle of Chan
cellorsville; that George Washington had q
hole In his stocking at the battle Of York
town, or that Grant didn't march his army
rapidly he ought at Appomattox.
In splendid contrast with the petty findings
OF the majority of the court is the report OF
Admiral Dewey. The hero Of Manila Bay
has honored himself In giving due honor to the
hero OF Santiago. The heroes OF the two great
victories OF the Spanish-American war, the
first and the last. Dewey and Schley. have
had their names forever linked In grateful re-
membrance by this court OF inquiry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Nothing Has Been Decided.

Columbia Is. c. State.
The result is TO leave the issue Just as It
was; nothing is settled. though technically the
finding is adverse TO Schley. 1t will never be
possible to induce the Schley partisans to &C
cept the deliverance OF two virtually unknown
naval officers when Schley is indicated BY
the declaration OF Admiral George Dewey. the
most famous naval officer living.
The finding itself is hardly more than q
summary of the reasons for the diverse views
which the critics and admirers OF Schley nave
held. From the same facts and circumstances
II is always certain that different minds VIII
draw different conclusions.
1t is to be regretted that the decision Is
not decisive. 1t will simply serve to conform
Individual opinions already formed and to
strengthen Individual prejudices already ex-
pressed. We may expect continuation OF
the sickening and harmful discussion that has
ragged for about three years; congressional
investigation Is not improbable and there is
no telling what else.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
The Southern Press.
People WIN Reserve the Verdict.

New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The dual report Of the Schley Court OF IN
oury will be read with mingled feelings OF
INDIGNATION and Joy wherever the flag % this
nation is respected and loved.
The persecutors OF Rear Admiral Schley
have gained a nominal and temporary victory.
The American people, who have made the
hero OF Santiagos cause their own, have won
an actual and enduring triumph.
Here then is presented the Juxtaposition OF
standards that have always divided, and Will
everlastlngly divide the prurient critic from
the high minded and liberal Judge Between
such men there is gulf wide as space and
as deep the Bay OF Portugal.
The American people will reverse the unrea-
sonable verdict OF this irrational majority.
From the judgment OF Rear Admiral Benham
and Rear Admiral Ramsay. the case Of one OF
the finest spirits that ever ruled the seas
against one OF the most formidable naval
cabals that ever disgraced nation. will be
appealed to a higher tribunal. To the con-
gress OF the United States the controversy
will now be taken, and In that body which
responds most surely 10 the peoples voice the
fame OF Winfield Scott Schley will for all
time be made secure.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19

without being seen. Presently I heard
them coming across the field, singing
Justify to keep of the "spooks." 1t was
a moonlit night and could see them
plainly.
Slowly and solemnly moved out of my
place, trying to look very much like
ghost, when, good heavens! what was
that? Something white suddenly rose UP.
seemingly out of the ground. at my side.
Already nervous, such a sudden fear
took possession of me that took to my
heels without ceremony, still clinging
tightly to the sheet around me. 1 was
never frightened so in my life.
Suddenly a yell behind me told that the
boys had seen me and probably my ghost.
too!
20. Lawdy. Bill; lookee yonder! It's a
han't sho'" - -t.t
80, Lawdy massey. Nanny, Nanny,
holy Moses, deres two of 'em. Dey's got
US sho o.. Matthy. Mark. Luke and
John, o, Daddy, hab massy! Mas Jesus,
hab massy on dis poor Niger and he neber
will sin no mo- sho'. o, Lawdy massy!
massy!! massy!! 1 neber will sin no mo-"
sank down exhausted on the edge of
the porch, and away down the road / still
heard them. "Oh, nanny done tole me de
debbil gwine git me! She done tole me
so!''
Miss Jenny was an eyewitness to It all
from the porch. Rocking herself to and
fro she shrieked with laughter.
There was no use denying the fact that I
was scared within an inch of my life.
THAT was the best circus OF the sea-
son, Mr.. Jenkins" said Miss Jenny. when
she found breath to speak. There's only
one thing you did wrong. I am afraid
you've frightened my little white calf so
badly he will never come home again. The
last saw Of him he was making tracks
toward 'possum hollow"
said never a word, but very quietly
sneaked off to bed.
There was no more trespassing in that
field ali the year; neither were any more
ghosts seen In the old gin house.
MAKE DUNBAR.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
RrIdaI sunerstltlons.

Relative merits OF the various months
with regard TO matrimony are set forth
in the rhyme. which runs:
Marry when the year Is new.
Always loving. kind and true;
When February birds do mate
You may wed, nor dread your fate.
II you wed when March winds blow,
Joy and sorrow both you'll know.
Marry in April when you can,
Joy for maiden and for man;
Marry in the month OF May,
You win surely rue the day;
Marry when June roses blow,
over land and sea you'll go.
They who in July do wed.
Must labor always for their bread.
Whoever wed in August be,
Many a chance are sure TO see.
Marry I'm September's shine.
Your living viii be rich and fine.
II I'm October you do marry.
Love will come. but riches tarry;
II you wed in bleak November,
Only 10y will come, remember;
When Decembers' SHOWS fall fast
Marry, and true love viii last"
OF the days in the week Wednesday is
the best and Saturday the worst on which
to get married. The old rhyme runs:
Monday for wealth,
Tuesday for health,
Wednesday the best day OF all,
Thursday for crosses,
Friday for losses.
Saturday no luck at ALL"
II we are TO believe superstition, a
brides happiness depends not a little on
what she wears:
Something old and something new;
Something borrowed and something blue, "
is invariably regarded by brides Accord
ing to an old rhyme:
Married in white,
You have chosen all right.
Married in gray,
You will go far away.
Married in black,
You will wish yourself back.
Married in red,
You had better be dead.
Married in green,
Ashamed to be seen.
Married in blue,
You'll always be true.
Married I'm pearl, -... IT,.
You'll live in a whirl. f..
Married in yellow.
Ashamed of the fellow.
Married in brown,
You'll live out Of town.
Married in pink.
Your spirit VIII sink"
Exchange.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
AaaInst Admiral schIey.

Savannah Press.
The finding Of the Schley inquiry was not
what was expected. II was believed by those
who read the evidence that a verdict CRITICS.
ing Admiral Schley's course during the block
ade OF Santiago and the retrograde movement
to Cienfuegos might be possible The evidence
on these points was conflicting and the way
was open for a finding adverse to him. It did
not seem possible, however. that Admiral
schley could be censured by the court for
his loop Of the Brooklyn or for his conduct
during the battle OF Santiago.
The country was not prepared for what has
been given out by the court OF inquiry. POSI-
bly, there Is something to criticize in his
conduct preceding the battle OF Santiago, but
Admiral Dewey gives him the benefit OF the
doubt and praises him throughout. This VIII
be the verdict Of the country. There Is talk
OF congressional investigation. AS rule such
inquiry should be kept out Of politics, but II
congress IS convinced that the preJudices OF
the navy department have been too strong Tor
Schley and Dewey IL will not hesitate TO take
this matter In its own hands and slit 1t 70
the bottom.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
Congress Should Investigate.

Charleston News and Courier.
Dewey's verdict Is the verdict OF the Amer
lean people, and the appeal must be made and
will be made from the decision OF the court
through congress to the people. The case viii
not be settled until II is settled right, and II
will not be settled right until the combina-
tons which have been made to control the
naval establishment of our. country in certain
interests have been utterly overthrown.
Congress ought TO provide for a committee
OF investigation. and its work should be push
ed without fear or affection. In justice 70
Schley, who IS discredited in the report OF q
majority Of the court, and for the sake OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
pewey's Opinion outweIehs All.

AIdCOH 4tItbItLpII
Historian Maclay, obscure person on the
pay roll In the naval department as a laborer,
charged in his book that Admiral Schley had
proven himself In the naval battle at San
tiago to be "a caitin and coward"
Webster defines "caitiff'' lone In whose
character meanness and wickedness meet"
When II transpired that Admiral Sampson
had read Maclay's proof. and had endorsed
the book written to become a text book in the
naval academy. Admiral Schley demanded a
court OF inquiry
IL will be seen that neither the majority
nor the minority Of the court sustained this
charge.
The endorsement OF Dewey is worth more
than the cumulative testimony from Long
down the line TO the ward room gossps.
Dewey and Schley are the only Americans
alive or dead who have conducted a campaign
and fought q battle with modern battleships
and appliances. Dewey brought to bear on the
Schley case actual experience The other two
theoretical knowledge.
We have not heard the last OF this thing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19

1.-THE few. have no right to the luxuries
OF life while the many are denied its ne
cessities,'' says Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
There Is a good deal Of truth and wisdom
in this, but In view Of the fact that the
system has been In vogue since the be-
ginning Of time. we don't see just what
we are going 70 do about II.