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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
PRESIDENT PALMA's MESSAGE.

The reputation for statesmanlike ability
which attended President Palma into the
presidency OF Cuba is justified by his first
message to the senate Of the new republic.
The document is an interesting review
OF the conditions and prospects OF Cuba
and contains some strikingly practical
recommendations as to the proper course
OF the government.
President Palma lays special stress upon
the necessity for a liberal policy OF pub
lie education, especially as relates to pri-
mary instruction. He could not have
ture Of which he is to be the chief archi-
tect.
The masses OF the Cuban people are
deplorably ignorant, but it is said that
they have an aptitude for receiving and
retaining instruction.
With a well regulated system of public
schools and skilled teachers rapid progress
should be made toward popular education
in Cuba.
The agricultural development of that
remarkably rich island is one Of the
most important subjects discussed in the
message. A far greater diversity Of crops
than the soil OF Cuba now yields may be
grown prohtably by enterprising and in
dustrious cultivation and the yield-of such
staples as sugar and tobacco may be in
creased very largely.
The fertility of the soil OF Cuba is hard
ly equalled anywhere and the cost of it's
cultivation Is small.
President Palma deals with the question
of reciprocity hopefully. He seems to be
convinced that the United States will
adopt a policy more liberal than that
which has so far received the sanction Of
congress.
The president expresses his profound
gratitude at the immediate recognition OF
the republic OF Cuba by a number Of
governments and the friendly reception Of
the new government into the family of
nations.
Cuba probably has in President Palma a
chief executive who Is better qualified to
deal with the difficult and complex prob
lens of this stage of her national exist
ence than any other man who could have
been summoned TO the task.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
GEORGIA SUMNER RESORTS.

The growing tendency among the people
Of Georgia to seek their summer rest and
recreation in their own state is creditable
to their practical good sense. TO say moth
ing OF their patriotism. Whatever sort OF
summer outing they may prefer they can
find IL within the limits OF Georgia. This
is not only the largest state in area east
Of the Mississippi river. but 1t is une-
qualled in delights OF climate or variety
of natural attractions.
Extremes OF heat. like extremes Of cold,
are unknown in most parts OF Georgia.
When the people in other sections of the
United States were suffering last summer
from the heat that kills. the people of
Georgia from the mountains to the sea-
board were comfortable.
They do not know what sunstroke is
except from the distressing reports that
come to them every year from less favored
regions.
Georgia has IN her mountains, her coast,
her watering places and her valleys at
fractions that will crafty almost any va
riety OF taste.
Summer resorting in Georgia is unequal
led in comfort and pleasure and has the
advantage also Of being much less ex-
pensive than 1t is in many other states to
which many Georgians go every summer
only TO regret that they had not stayed
at home.
The Georgia resort habit grows upon
everybody who tries It and that is the ex-
PLANTATION of the remarkable increase in
the number OF our people who have laid
aside the habit Of going outside their own
state to look for recreation and refresh
ment when they feel the need of them.
They have all about them climate that
II is hard to match anywhere, within easy
reach, as fine scenery as one could wish,
as delightful society, as exhilarating sea-
bathing. as health-giving waters and as
beautiful water falls.
II you have been in the habit of going
outside OF Georgia to have your summer
frolics and reinvigoration lay 1t aside this
year and you will see how mistaken you
have been.
Our word for It. the chances are ten to
one that you will stick to your own state
hereafter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
CITIZENS OF A5REVILLE
EXPLAIN COURTHOUSE MATTER

To the Editor of The Journal:
The undersigned citizen of Abbeville,
Ca, were very intimately connected with
the contest for the removal Of the county
site of Wilcox county from Abbeville to
Rochelle. in the years 1898 and 1883. We
have read the cards of the Hon. ]. b.
Hall and Hon. Dupont Guerry, published
in your issue of the gath instant. and
know that the statements made by those
gentlemen in reference to that contest are
true. Long before Mr. Query was en-
ployed by us, II was well known by us
that Mr.. Hall was in favor Of the county
site remaining at Abbeville. Mr.. Query
was employed solely on account of his
ability, and was employed solely to ar
que the case before the committee of the
legislature, to whom the bill for the re-
moval Of the county site was referred.
The argument was made in the fall of
1898, and Mr.. Guerry's connection with
the case ceased then. We had no further
help from Mr.. Guerry during the long
fight that followed. The bill was finally
defeated during the session of 1899. We
have no desire to enter into the guber-
material controversy, but we think that
the above statement is due to Messrs
Query and Hall from us. Respectfully,
]. d. MAYNARD,
]. L. BANKSTON,
HAL LAWSON,
w. II. WILKINSON,
S. p. LASSETER.
Abbeville, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
A PRoEITARLE cRoP.

It IS undoubtedly true that there are
many crops now neglected in the south
that may be cultivated very profitably
without neglecting the great staples OF
agricultural production in this section.
one Of the most promising OF these is
sweet potatoes. They grow well on almost
every variety OF soil in the south and the
demand for them is practically unlimited.
Industrious and enterprising farmers in
Georgia and other southern states raise
profitable crops OF sweet potatoes every
year on rich land and poor land and many
OF these farmers are increasing constantly
their production OF this wholesome food
crop.
But the raising OF potatoes for shipment
has never been undertaken in the south
very generally or on large scale.
The supposed difficulties which deter our
farmers from trying to make a money crop
out OF sweet potatoes are what they re-
gard as the probable cost OF saving and
shipping.
According to the New York Commercial
a northern company has arranged TO raise
sweet potatoes in the south on a very
large scale and to ship them TO the great
markets OF the country when first gather
ed. a time when the demand for them is
active and prices consequently good.
The Commercial Is very much interested
in this enterprise and says OF It:
eff this company can provide a plan that
will make the shipment Of southern sweet
potatoes in large volume not only practi-
cal but profitable. It viii prove a boon TO
thousands of southern farmers-for the
crop is easily and cheaply raised and de-
serves better treatment than II has had
in the past A chief difficulty lies in the
providing OF steady demand at the north
for the tubers. They must be popularized.
The fact Is that we don't know how to
cook sweet potatoes up here. II they
could be had cooked in the style that the
old-time black Decreases and Chloes did
the thing the New York hotels and res
taurants couldn't begin to supply the de-
mand for the dish
II the northern company that is going
into the business shall succeed at II 1t will
not only benefit itself very much. but will
encourage the development OF an industry
that may become immensely important to
the south. 1t is a fact which will be ad-
mitted by all who have tried the sweet
potatoes raised in the north, the west and
the south that those which the south pro-
duces are incomparably the best Of the
lot when they reach the market in good
condition. With proper care they can be
marketed promptly and delivered in per-
feet shape.
The demonstration that this can be done
will solve a very interesting problem and
give the south another crop that will
bring a very large amount OF money TO 1t
every year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
UNFORTUNATE THAT
PROHIBITION is MADE ISSUE

To the Editor of The Journal:
For more than a third Of Century 1
have been engaged in prea ching the Cos
rel. and have never failed TO denounee sin
in all its forms. and commend virtue. In
all these years, while have always feit
a deep interest in the affairs Of our state,
I have never before this attempted TO
say one word through the press on polit-
ical matters.
! now feel constrained to beg the priv
ilege through your esteemed paper Of say
ing q few things on the subject of state
prohibition as employed in the present
contest for the governors office
The question upon which the struggle to
enter this high office is not confined TO
prohibition alone upon fits merits. but to
many other devices that appear to me to
be unworthy and should be condemned.
If a cause is righteous II should seek Tor
support on its excellency and should be
addressed to the judgment Of the voters
and not sought to succeed by personal
abuse and malevolent rumors.
All right-thinking people should not only
be opposed to the making and selling Of
ardent spirits as a beverage. but to the
use of il as such. No one can deny that
there is as much evil in the use as in the
making and selling of intoxicants. The
law should be as severe on the one as the
other. The tendency TO this evil must be
dealt with as the tendency to all other
evil. When men quit buying men will
quit making and selling. Our law allows
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
SAYS McDUFFIE COUNTY
is SOLID FOR GUERRY

To the Editor Of The Journal:
The Hon. Dupont Guerry is ahead for
governor in this neck of the woods. Nc
Dufie county will give him a good majori-
ty on June s. He will also carry every
county in the tenth congressional district
except Richmond.
We mean business down this way. We
are tired of the domination of the ring and
we intend to stop 1t, or do our part to
smash IT. we care not how much abuse
and misrepresentation they may heap up
on Mr.. Query
1 I have made several speeches for Mr..
Query and had three joint debates with
Mr.. Terrell's lieutenants, and find ev-
erything all right.
Mr.. Terrell spoke here last Saturday to
an audience OF not more than $50 people,
some of whom were from Columbia and
Lincoln counties, and there were some
boys among the audience. / counted the
people on one side of the courthouse and
there were 81 people which was fully half
of the audience. Twelve people came af-
ter 1 counted, for kept my eyes on the
door.
Mr.. Terrell was introduced by my friend
Hon. j. r. Hogan. an ex-Populist, OF Lin
coin, who made IN effort to catch the
votes of we old Populists for Terrell, but
he utterly failed for there are many old
Populists here as we'll as all over the
state who cannot see how a man who ran
for governor on a state prohibition ticket
can conscientiously vote against Dupont
Query in this race. Terrells speech
made no votes.
I think that every old pOpulist should
go to the polls and vote for Query and
against the ring and corruption in poll
tics. Let's not vote for Terrell, who voted
against the three-mile liquor law that
made the country dry and protects the
farmers wives and children and our
country churches and school houses.
1 know that Guerry is right about lob
byism, for l have seen it going on in and
around the capitol.
Let's all rally TO the support Of Query
and prohibition whether we have been
Populists or Democrats, for he represents
everything that is near and dear TO our
homes and firesides.
I cannot see how man who has been a
Popuist and refornler can fail to vote
for Query. l cannot see how a member
of the church, much less a preacher. can
fail to vote for Query, for to vote. against
him is to vote with the tax dodgers and
the liquor dealers, the destroyers or the
peace of our homes.
May God give us strength and courage
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

to be almost hopeless. But the resistance
to Croker's domination is uncompromis-
ing. How long the triumvirate. through
which the absent boss rules will be able
to hold the reins is doubtful
The spirit of revolt may grow strong
enough to overrun Crokerism, or failing to
succeed in their efforts at reform, the
opponents of Croker and his agents may
secede and set up an organization of their
own.
This is not the first time that Tammany
has tried the plan of rule by more than
one man.
In 1870. when the organization was at the
height of it's power. it's affairs rested in
the hands OF four men. namely. Tweed,
Sweeney, Connally and Oakley Hall.
1t was under this quartette that the CO.
lossal frauds were perpetrated which
provoked the storm Of wrath that crushed
Tammany. kept It out of power for years
and landed Tweed and some of his fellow
cOnspirators in the penitentiary.
John Kelley with his one-man power re-
stored Tammany to the control of New
York's municipal government and gave it
a long lease of invincible authority in
the great city.
Kelley's success was based mainly in the
general conviction that, dictatorial and
despotic as he was, he was honest. There
are many honest men of course, but we
doubt II there Is one among them who has
John Kelley's genius for organization and
control, and we do not expect to see Tam
many regain anything like the power it
once possessed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
sENsE FROM CHICAGO.

Senator Ganinger of New Hampshire
has never been famous as either con-
spicuously able or eminently practical
statesman, but he seems TO be getting
wilder.
This far-reaching statesman wants TO
prevent lynchings by national law and
has proposed a line OF federal action
which he thinks will lead up to that re-
suit.
We are not surprised 10 find the most
representative northern and western news
papers telling GaIlinger that he is a fool,
or words TO that effect.
The Chicago Times Herald speaks OF
him and his proposition thus:
Senator GallInger's resolution for in
vestigation OF the subject OF lynching,
sent 10 the judiciary committee OF the
senate. was OF such a manifestly imprac-
teal character that there was no need
for sOutherners TO take alarm. Senator
Hoar. chairman OF the committee, ex-
planned that he had already reported ad-
versely on a similar proposal upon con-
stitutiOnal grounds. and its value as cam
paign material is completely discounted
in these days by the occurrence Of lynch
mss IA AAN A4ANM WIN NNNAe
stance OF cruelty that has characterized
them in the south.
Moreover. II Is clear that II an investi-
cation were made II would be futile for
the broad. general purpose OF remedying
the evil. The only adequate remedy Inn
aginable is just and enlightened public
sentiment. We have now all the neces-
sary machinery OF law and government.
This machinery is so perfect. the princi-
pies upon which It is established are so
sound that a committee would find that
the limit OF governmental resources had
been reached. All that IL could do would
be TO issue a moral appeal. and such ap-
peals are being issued over and over
again by the press and pulpit, by public
bodies and by individual citizens. The
impress OF a senatorial authority would
not help them IN the least. but that they
Will ultimately meet with the desired re-
Spouse in the conscience. intelligence and
practice OF the people Is certain"
The Gallinger resolution VIII go to the
already immense overflow OF the waste
basket. 20 which so many frantic states
men are now contributing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.


A man seldom exhibits his temper until after
he loses IL.
The tongue is a pump used to induce a flow
OF conversation
Set your mind on the eggs Of pleasure and
you will hatch remorse.
When a man contracts expensive habits his
income needs expanding.
Many a mans hypocrisy IL due to the fact
that ne has a scolding wife.
II is usually tomorrow that all remarkable
things are expected 10 happen.
Flattery consists Of having your secret opinion
Of yourself expressed in the language Of 9TH
ers.
Many a poor man might acquire wealth by
utilizing the time he wastes in bemoaning his
POverty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
Open TO the 6ubernatoriai Candidates
and Their Friends For the Discussion Of
the Issues Involved in the Present Race.
The Journal s

to rise above political ambition. personal
friendship and selfish motives in this race
for governor!
McDufie county and the tenth district,
excepting Richmond county. sends greet
ings to the balance Of the state and asks
the people of the state to join the home
of Hon. Thomas K. watson in the elec-
ton of dupont Guerry for governor.
Yours for Query,
MATT w. GROSS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.


man knows he loves by what joys he feels
a woman BY what she suffers.
II is the six-foot man with the square jaw
what is led around by little bunch Of pet
tcOats.
An old wife and a young husband has one
chance in a thousand to be happy, but they
never take II.
IL is the easiest thing In the world to make
a woman understand a thing II only you won't
reason with her about II.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
TERRELL ADMIRER DISCUSSES
GUERRY AS A LOBBYIST

To the Editor Of The Journal:
Taking advantage Of your kind offer, l
desire to say a few words in behalf Of
Mr.. Terrell. Mr.. Guerry started his cam
paign Off on lobbyism as one of his chief
planks. and It is very clear to my mind
if there ever has been any lobbying done
in Georgia it has been done by Mr.. Guer-
~ or his law partner (by whose actions
he is responsibility for he admits over his
own signature that the court awarded
.'us fees" How could Mr.. Query sue
coed in passing a bill that he found
great difficulty in procuring the passage
Of said bill' without lobbying. Mr..
Query, in his letter of the 21st. says he
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

We are rather inclined TO the opinion
that Senator Hoar Is biting on more than
he can chew when he demands independ-
ence for the FIlipinOs. Beers and Irish
all al one time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

We take Il for granted that the esteemed
Macon Telegraph IS ''sOt" IN its opposition
TO its home candidate. IL even carries its
resentment 20 the point OF tapping Tapp
at frequent intervals
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

A French court has decided that a man
has no right 20 make his wife obey his
orders. Waving the question OF right. II
has always appeared 20 Us that there were
ether obstacles in the way.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

General Funston Is confined to his bed
n Denver with an attack OF fever. We
felt almost sure that Funston's enforced
silence would undermine his health
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Candidate Guerry might insist that the
gentleman who has Challenged him TO a
soint debate give bond not 70 change his
mind during the debate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Nevertheless. Alphonso would probably
ind that Just as many people would cen
ssre him for encouraging horse racing, as
now censure him for permitting bull
lights.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

But. really. II Candidate Query is just
spelling for a joint dispute. what's the
matter with arranging one with the Hon.
Joe HIn Hall on the prohibition ques-
tfon7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

In the present peace negotiations the
British might do well TO insist that. as
evidence OF good faith. the Beers give up
their last ditch.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

we are reliably informed that Chairman
Tapp has not yet decided 20 adopt the
III year locust that we sent him as q cam
pafzn button.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Now that Governor Jeff Davis has been
nred from the Baptist church he may cuss
and drink as much as he pleases without
exciting comment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

There Is another good thing about the
dedication OF that Rochambeau monu-
ment-it has enabled lot OF people to
learn who Rochambeau was.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Ira d. sankey has QUIT the Methodist
church 70 become a Presbyterian Per-
haps he had been holding out for that
new creed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Judxsng from the present prices. We
should say there Is also q canteloupe
trust.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

The Cubans had best take a good look
Al the Pearl OF the Antilles. II viii not be
40 very long before it Is given a new set
ting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

II would be just IKE President Roose-
welt TO hand that Ohio convention a hot
reuriman6.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Showers Of ashes are reported from
Texas. But this need not necessarily be
attributed 20 the recent volcanic out
breaks. They have recently been burn
fne negroes IN Texas. you know.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

II King Alfonso would abolish bull fight
ing and stin give the Spaniards something
70 satisfy their thirst for gore. he might
amply substitute football
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

John W. Gates remark that an honest
nan has no business in Wall street can
oniy be accepted as hearsay testimony
after all
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Dick Croker evidently doesn't care VINO
bosses Tammany so long as there Is no
money coming In
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

The extinct volcano IS not so frequent
IN its manifestations but II Is quite as
deadly as the freprOof hotel
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Russell sage declares that capital and
labor are closer now than ever before.
CAPITAL Is. at any rate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

Now that three men are 20 run Tamma-
ny. that organization may be alluded 20
heraafter as a hydra-headed monster.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02

According TO the first secretary OF f.
nance for Cuba. the main problem OF the
new republic will be 10 live within its
income. Evidently free Cuba has her little
troubles. Just like the rest Of US.