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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
The ouTsPoKEN VOTER.

| 1t seems that as the provision for an abb
sOlutely secret ballot becomes more gener-
al the demand for viva voce voting in
creases also. For many years at all cleo
tons in Kentucky the voter was required
to stand up at the polls and call out the
names Of all persons for whom he desired
to register his vote.
This was regarded as an ample assur-
ance Of an honest ballot and it undoubted-
" did prevent to a large extent the habit
of promising to vote for one candidate
when the citizen intended to vote for an
other.
In later years the attempts of employers
to dictate to their employees how they
should vote caused the demand for in
creased privacy OF voting and the Aus
tralian ballot was very generally adopted
as the best method of protecting the vo-
ter from any undue influence, such as in
| timidation and bribery.
Though this system is In very great and
increasing favor there are those who still
prefer the old viva voce plan and insist
upon its adoption.
Several attempts have been made to re-
introduce II in Kentucky, and the Vir-
ginia constitutional convention that was
in session nearly all the summer wrestled
with the question at length on several oc-
casions.
The convention refused to incorporate
viva voce voting in Virginia's organic
law. but that the principle has a strong
hold upon the people OF that state is
proved BY the action of the subcommittee
OF the Democratic state committee, which
has prepared a plan of party regulation
that requires viva voce voting.
II this plan shall receive the approval
OF the committee and it seems likely
that it viii. all Democratic nominations
in Virginia hereafter must be made by
viva voce vote The subcommittee pro-
eeeds on the theory that the objections to
this plan for general elections do not ap-
ply to primaries as it is not presumable
that Democrats are either to be intimidat-
| ed or bribed.
The Democratic newspapers of Virginia
generally approve the viva voce method
Of voting at primaries and it will probably
be adopted.
II will cause a commotion among the
large and increasing class of voters in
that state who have fallen into the habit
OF promising every candidate for an Of
fee to vote for him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

White flowers are the most odoriferous.
1t is illegal to practice hypnotism in Bel
GUM.
one-hfteenth of the inhabitants of Spain
mobiles.
Thoroughbred dogs are less intelligent than
mongrels.
Quite 50 per cent. Of the property OF Eng
land is insured.
Nearly all the royal personages OF Europe
are cousins. .
London requires 100000 COWS to supply 1t
with dairy produce.
Colored races never have blue eyes. Their
eyes are always dark brown, broWn' proWh-
ish, yellow or black.
Until recently medical missionaries were the
onIv doctors in Madagascar. The capital now
has a school of medicine and a hospital
II is estimated that .00O 900 acres Of land
are devoted to the cultivaton OF ~. 0eo 60
The world consumes each year o'SvV'o9O'VVV
pounds or 2,S12. 500 tons, worth s52,0O0,OO
Contracts to build steel vessels to run on
the great lakes cover a carrying capacity OF
1000 900 tons for construction in 1907, an adul-
ton to present lake tonnage of 10 per cent
Bov bridegrooms are growing in number in
london There are four under twenty-one IN
every hundred bridegrooms. About sixteen
girls under twenty-one per hundred get mar
ried.
One of the most curious plants In the world
is the toothbrush plant species OF creePer
which grows in Jamaica. But cutting piece
of the stem and fraying the ends the natives
make a toothbrush.
The per capita of currency was SYST on De-
cember l. on a population basis estimated by
the treasury at IS 324, co., The total amount OF
money in circulation also larger than al
any other period in the countrys history tes PEE De-
on December l, 1900. an increase OF ~, 1880
The amount of money held in the treasury as
assets Of the government was SzSs,osS:; oo ~
which was a decrease of more than SS,WO,OOO
since November l. due to bond purchases.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26

section, class or party, but for the honor
and interests of our common country
About a year ago Mr.. Hay suffered a
blow that destroyed his dearest personal
hopes, and he would have retired to pri-
vate life soon after the death of his son
but for the fact that the taking off of
President Mckinley very soon thereafter
caused President Roosevelt and the whole
country to feel that It was Mr.. Hays duty
to the public to remain at the post of
duty for which he had proved himself so
nobly qualified. He has continued in the
cabinet at a sacrifice of his own inclina-
tions, but by doing so has found the OPP
portunity for such service to his country
as it is rarely given to a man to perform.
1t is the verdict of the civilized world
that in negotiating the treaty which in
sures the construction of the Nicaragua
canal Secretary Hay has entitled himself
to the gratitude, not of his own country
alone, but of mankind. He displayed a
wisdom, a frmness and a patience which
enabled him to win a triumph of diploma
cy that will be historic. Among its results
are closer bonds Of friendship between the
two great EngIIsh-speaking nations, the
assurance of the early construction of
great isthmian waterway that will be of
incalculable benefit to commerce and that
will conduce immensely to the peace and
prosperity of the world.
AS citizens of the United States we
have special reason to honor Secretary
Hay because he has won for our nation
every concession 1t could reasonably have
asked, and has removed a source of pos
sible trouble with the nation nearest to
us by ties of kindred and tradition.
1t is true. the great treaty is now
matter of history but the country will
still have need of the capable statesman
ship that directed 1t so well in this
peaceful contention. Secretary Hay has
established himself very strongly in the
confidence and regard of his fellow-citi-
zens. and they are earnestly DESTROYS that
he shall consent to remain where he is.
The address he delivered before the New
York chamber of commerce a few days
ago proved that he has a high conception
of what should be the aims Of our gov
eminent, and that in promoting its hon
orable and prosperous relations with
other powers he can be depended upon to
counsel and to lead well in the future as
he has in the past.
It would be nothing less than public
misfortune to lose Secretary Hay from
the cabinet at this time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

A. Hamilton Rice, a grandson Of the late
Governor Rice of Massachusetts, has been
made a fellow of the Royal Geographical
society of London.
If the Baroness Burdett-Coutts survives to
witness the coronation of Edward VII. II viii
be the third event of the kind in her expert
ence She was present at the coronation OF
william ". and OF Victoria.
With single exception all committee room
doors in the capitol at Washington are labeled
with the names of such committees as occupy
them. One of the handsomest bears this simple
and imposing sign: Senator Quay There IS
nothing to Indicate what committee or how
many the distinguished Pennsylvania controls.
One of the most prolific Of modern writers
is George Alfred Henry, the writer OF stories
for boys, who is at present writing at the rate
of three books year. He has eighty stories 10
hts credit now. He reported for The London
Standard the Austro-Italian, Franco Prussian
and Turko- Servian wars and the Abyssinian
and Ashantee expeditions
Emperor Francis Joseph. Of Austria, although
the second oldest monarch Of Europe, is still
much devoted to hunting and climb OF TWO
or three hours in his Tyrolean costume IS
not too much for him. Between the years OF
1855 and 1897 he killed in his various domains
,243 deer 1730 chamois and much OF other
game. He is particularly fond of Onensee,
where he spends the night in a cabin, and early
in the morning the game is eriven in his dlrec-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
PREPARING FOR THE CANAL.

It is certain that congress at its present
session will make a start toward the con-
struction of an isthmian canal.
Bills for this purpose have already been
introduced at either end of the CAPITOL
one by Senator Morgan and the other by
Representative Hepburn.
Both bills designate the Nicaragua route
and both authorize the president to perfect
the necessary arrangements with Nicara-
qua and Costa Rica. They agree likewise
in fixing the maximum cost at SlSO,OOO,OOO,
though the Morgan bill appropriates So
600 900 as a beginning and the Hepburn bill
$40 100000.
The principal difference Between the two
measures is the manner in which the work
shall be controlled and directed. The Nor
gan bill entrusts It to a board consisting Of
the secretary of war and eight other cit
izeus of the United States to be appointed
by the president.
The Hepburn bill turns over the con-
struction of the canal to the president and
the war department
A significant provision of the Hepburn
bill is that which directs the secretary of
war to construct at the termini of the
canal SdIe anu COHuulOuiOuS Ao'A SOAS wan
such provision for defense as may be
necessary for the safety and protection of
said canal and harbors."
The Morgan bill leaves much less dis
erection to the administration than does
the Hepburn measure and is criticised as
defining too closely the methods under
which the canal shall be constructed.
There may be a spirited contest between
the advocates of these two bills on the
point indicated, but it will not delay the
action of congress seriously. ..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
rHE ElRINe OF MAcLAY.

President Roosevelt has won the ap-
prevail Of the country by ordering the dis
missal OF the man Maclay who has been
posing as a historian" OF the United
States navy. Maclay's book has abso-
Iutely nothing to justify its title and it
was written for no conceivable purpose
but TO Islander Admiral Schley.
Secretary Long instead OF calling the
author Of this libelous screed to account
has winked at the outrage he perpetrated
and continued to hold him on the pay roll
Of the navy as "laborer." All the cir
cumstances connected with the appoint
ment and retention of Maclay and his
appearance before the public in the mas
querade OF historian point straight TO
the conclusion that he was selected and
used as tool by the enemies of Admiral
sehley in the navy department.
He would doubtless have continued to
receive his pay from the treasury for his
dirty work had not President Roosevelt
stepped in. and relieved the public service
Of the scandal Of his connection with IT,
This was done evidently without the in
tention of Secretary Long and presuma-
bly, over his protest.
The manner OF his dismissal shows that
Long either declined to issue the order
himself. or that the president did it with
out consulting Long. The dismissal came
from the secretary OF war, which looks
very much like a snub of Long, whose
animus against Schley has been notably
displayed in many incidents.
The rumor that the president is tired
OF Long and prefers his room to his COM
pany has strong semblance OF probability.
The transfer OF the naval portfolio to
other and worthier hands would be graft
flying to the country and would undOubt-
edly conduce TO the good of the service.
President Roosevelt is resolved to rid the
navy as far as possible of the disturbing
influence of the Sampson-Schley contro-
versy and he cannot do anything worth
considering in that direction until he has
rid the navy department Of the secretary
who has proved himself a rank and unfair
partisan in this deplorable business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26

occurred on that day. All the matter in
the Schley case relating TO what took
place before sunrise of July is trumped
up for a purpose, and all that has been
said so deliberately about 1t is rubbish AS
to what occurred on the Sd of July there
is little difference OF opinion, even in the
findings Of the court.
ANY man who wishes to study this sub
iect with ease and impartiality can relieve
himself of a great deal of useless labor
and stupid stuff IL he will dismiss from his
recollection and observation everything
that occurred prior to the day of the
battle.
There is a vast mass &c that Anticipated
and irrelevant material which has been
raked up from a deserved oblivion by the
mudslingers who are enemies of Admiral
Sehley. 1t has no bearing on the merits
of the case. but 1t was laid hold of by the
secretary Of the navy and his followers
because they fancied they could make 1t
subserve their base and ignoble purposes. y
We have seen in few Democratic papers
so serious charge against the secretary
of the navy and the Official coterie about
him as that brought by this leading Re
publican journal
Whether this charge be true or not, it
undoubtedly is true that the public re-
CARDS a very large part of the matter
that was brought into the investigation
as rubbish" however it came to be
lugged in.
There are facts and results so pertinent
and important that what Schley did or
did not do before July 3, 1898. are consid-
cred as Of little or no consequence by the
people generally. The condemnation of
two Judges of the court in no way touches
the real reasons for the popular faith IN
Schley and the popular enthusiasm over
his great victory.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

About 10000 people are employed in Italy
in rearing. siIkworms.
There Is one titled parsonage to every hum
bred comrnoners in Russia.
BY a law recently enacted Il II illegal 20
practice hypnotism in Belgium.
The heaviest silver coin In the world be-
longs to Anam, where the silver fngot Is
worth about GO.
Spain Is in one sense, the most aristocratic
country in Europe OF its total population
one-ffteenth belongs to the titled classes
A crfminologist who has been pursuing hts
studies in London. estimates that zoo resi-
dents OF the English capital live by crime.
Sweden has 1903 miles Of government and
43s7 miles OF private railroads. The govern
ment has not yet succeeded IN acquiring the
latter, although efforts have been made 70
do
About IS, COO 900 was spent on the great Che
nab irrigating canal IN India and the crops
OF last year from the irrigated lands were
valued at twice that amount.
The business OF the Council Of Government Of
Malta is now transacted by the vice president
and six official members, the thirteen elected
representatives having withdrawn as pro-
test against alleged illegal taxes
Berlin has the best cab system in the world
and the cheapest There are over 1900 cabs
each equipped with a taximeter, which regis
tiers the distance Travelled and indicates on
dial the amount OF fare due. The lowest
charge is twelve cents, the rate being ia
cents a mile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
The WAR ON WASHERS.

Kansas City has set a commendable ex-
ample to many other cities by instituting
vigorous and relentless war upon the
professional street masher.
The creature thus designated. is one who
makes it his chief business to leer at la
dies whom he meets on the sidewalks or
at the entrances Of theaters and other
public places.
There is no difficulty in detecting the
masher. He advertfses himself by his
disgusting holiness and his vulgar dis
play Of himself on all occasions. He
stares at ladies in a manner that often
impels them to invoke police protection.
Sometimes he becomes so audacious
that he actually pursues and speaks to
them. A Kansas City masher who per-
petrated an insult Of that character a
few days ago was fined $50 by the re-
corder and was warned that if caught
at such tricks again he would be put
on the city rock pile. The word has
gone forth in Kansas City that the
masher must be suppressed. In their
attempt to put him out Of business the
police hurry him on whenever he is
found loafing on street corners or
about any Of his other favorite resorts.
He is a marked man wherever he goes
or fingers. His old haunts have been
made too warm for him to the great
and the unspeakable delight of the la
dies. 2
The entire police force OF Kansas City
IS engaged in a laudabIe attempt to teach
insolent young men that when they ap-
pear on the streets on the public
gathering places of that city they must
have at least the semblance Of respect
ability 1t would be an excellent thing
II similar instructions were administered
in every other city in the land.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
SECRETARY HAY.

Since the ratification of the new treaty
with Great Britain there has been no little
apprehension that Secretary Hay will
soon resign.
1t is creditable to the country that DEM
ocrats are Joining with Republicans in
expressing an earnest hope that Mr.. Hay
will continue to serve in the high office
which he has filled with CONSPICUOUS abili-
ty. It is creditable because it indicates a
broad Americanism that can ignore par
tisanship IN estimating the work of a
man who in one of the most exalted sta
tons Of the government hos stood pot for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
WHAT CANNOT BE RUBBED OUT.

The Chicago Tribune is one of the many
Republican newspapers that has persist
entity demanded justice to Admiral Scnley
as the real hero of Santiago and its opin-
ion is changed not whit by the findings
Of two members of the court OF inquiry.
In fact. the press Of the country. Re
publican as we'll as Democratic, was. be-
fore the investigation. almost unanimous
in its high estimate Of Admiral Schley and
its indignation at the injustice that. was
attempted against him, and 1t is Of the
same opinion still.
The reason why the press continues in
this state Of mind is explained sufficiently
by the Chicago Tribune when il says:
1.-THE dividing line in the findings Of the
Schley court Of inquiry Will be drawn by
discerning persons between what occurred
prior TO thu battle Of Santiago and what
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
e pEPARTINe FRIENn.

Old Year. old friend,
I know the end
Is near
And thou art dying.
I, in my vain despair, am crying,
Hold hold, apace!
Let me but look upon thy face
One moment more. Nay, do not die
Until, in sorrowful goodbye,
Remorse and sad repentance find a voice
For recreant remissness. All, what choice.
Fair chances thou didst offer me
In lifei What lib raj legacy
Thou wouldst have left me had known
The half 1 know today I own
I've been too thoughtless OF thee, friend.
Today, while thou art dying
Already in thy snow-shroud lying
The mem ~ Of the hours come back
When had done thee kindness, Time,
While thou vert IN thy Wig rous prime,
Thou wouldst now viii me something more
Than wfthered hopes and keen regret Alack.
Thou'rt gone, irrevOcably past
And now at last
There come, from out the shadow Of the year
agone
alone,
Know mid the firing and the sin,
What might have been-what might have
heenr' ID. G. BIcKERS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.


A wise man never wants what ne can't get.
Money can't always make the mare 90 in
time to lift the purse
The kIeptomanic regards things from an abb
stract point Of view.
Being daughters OF Eve. young ladies are Of
course partial to twilight
married man isn't necessarily Hercules
because he's fond OF his club.
There Is evidently electricity in cornhelds
because 1t produces shocks.
When beggars cease to ask you for aims Il il
time for you to change your tailor.
Some men think twice before marrying
then regret that they didn't get a third
think.
A soldier defines a kiss as report at head
quarters and a sailor says It Is little pleas
ure smack.
The man who scatters ashes on an icy side
walk is never remembered in the small boys
prayers.
He was stranger. and took him in. =
remarked the whale in speaking OF his meet
ing with Jonah.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
ohIo's Revolt Against Hanna.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

The news from Columbus that the old-time
hostility between the Foraker and Hanna ele-
nnents is to be revived is but what might have
been expected. So long as the senior senator s
fortunes were bound up with those of the ad-
ministration the junior senator was powerless
to carry on the war, but with changed conddi-
TO have an equal chance for victory. Ohio
Republicans may become deeply interested IN
the struggle, but for those OF other states the
annroaching contest is a spectacular rather
tban a vital campaign. The stakes are simply
the control of the party in Ohio, unredeemed
by any higher motive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
Merely an Entering Wedge,
Boston Herald.

The new subsidy bill is by no means a sat
isfactory measure to the men who have faith
cred It, but they are anxious TO get some
measure recognizing the principle of ship sub
sides through congress and are willing because
they must TO walt for what they most desire
until they can ask for 1t on the ground that
congress must stand by the policy II has in.
augurated and perfect it. The aim OF this bill
is to capture the support OF western members,
who revoited against the boldly obnoxious fea-
lures of the former bill. on the ground that
the new bill is harmless. But for the purpose OF
getting some kind of subsidy measure through
as a starter, Senator Frye and the rest would
not consider this bill worth fighting for.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Possession is nine points and one more of
the marriage law.
We all think more truth than we are truthful
enough to tell.
People who live in fats haven't room even
for a family skeleton in the closet.
Women who want more rights don't need
any legislation to get them; all they've got 10
do is to take them
The difference between brave men and cow
ardly men Is that the man who Is AFRAID to De
afraid has a contempt for the man who Is
afraid not to be afraid
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
OPINIONS OF OTHERS.
TheIr Fate Is In Jeopardy.
Omaha Bee

II President Roosevelts advice to break up
the Indian tribes and treat the red like
any other man is followed out what will be-
come Of the Indian agent and the Indian trader
and the other reservation invaders who have
looked to Uncle Sans guardianship OF the
tribal Indians as the source Of their incomes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
Thinks Himself Endorsed.
Baltimore Herald.

Mr.. Maclay talks as though the Schley
court of inquiry proceedings were arranged to
afford a recommendation for his slanderous
publication, and gliby says that all the state
ments he has made have been substantiated
This from the man who called Admiral Schley
a caitif adds insult to injury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
The picturesque Does NOt Count.
Lewiston journal

LeWIsIOU
Some complaints are being made that the
present congress is lacking in the picturesque
ness which has distinguished former sessions,
but of course the congress wasn't instituted
to look at, and II 1T succeeds in satisfactorily
dispatching the congressional business per-
haps this deficiency will be overlooked.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
MacIay Should Be Dispensed With.
Indianapolis Journal

In view of the unanimous finding of the
naval court of inquiry that Admiral Schley s
conduct in battle was self-possessed and that
he encouraged in his own person his officers
and men, this would seem to be a good time
for the navy department to dispense with the
services of one Maclay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-26
~DO WE KNOWL LOVE WHEN WE
FIND TT" DIR. MONK INQUIRIES

we would think more of Gods love. Men
may sin against business; against con-
tracts: against honor; but to sin against
love like this-that is basest of sins!