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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
rHE RANkRuPTcY Law.

Some surprise has been created by the
action Of the New York State Bankers
Association in advocating the repeal OF
the bankruptcy law.
It was known that the opposition to
this law was quite general and probably
growing, but IT had not been expected
that the New York bankers would be
found so largely opposed to It as they
showed themselves to be at their recent
convention. The views and opinions elic-
tied in the discussions Of the New York
Credit Mems Association coincided main
ly with those expressed by the bankers
Of that state as to the operations of the
law, but in business circles and In the
press Of all parts of the country there is
a strong feeling that. admitting all that
is said against the bankruptcy law, most
of the evils that are complained Of In
connection with It are capable Of remedy
by legislative amendment.
One Of the chief complaints about the
law is the cost Of its administration, es-
pecialiy in small cases.
The New York Times expresses what is
probably rsle prevalent conviction that
the objections brought against the law
do not justify the total repeal Of the law
and throwing the country back upon the
motley and complex and demoralizing
mass Of state laws on the subject OF the
collection of debts. What the enormous
and varied evils of the inconsistent state
systems were we all know only too well.
And II should be remembered that they
are the sole alternative to the continual
ton, and. If required. the perfecting Of
the Federal law"
1t is argued with good reason that the
main object Of the law was to restore
TO business life the victims Of the busi-
ness depression which prevailed through
out the country for some years before this
enactment.
That this was one of the purposes Of
the act is not denied, but its chief OBJ
ject was to establish a uniform system
which would regulate permanently. in all
parts of the country, the settlement Of
insolvent estates In manner to stimulate
honesty and check dishonesty.
The law has not been In operation long
enough to have had a fair trial.
1t is not at all probable that congress
will repeal the bankruptcy law at Its
next session. 1t is not even likely that
anything will be then done with It, but
the act will probably be amended and
improved in several respects by the next
congress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Santiago is becoming especially bad. The
streets no longer present clean appear
ance; cess pools are forming in many
parts of them, and garbage IS collected
only when a fee OF irregular size and IN
authorized by law is paid. The municipal
government pleads that II cannot afford
to maintain the hygienic standard estab-
lished by the Americans when extra bur-
dens are put upon the city by the state.
Sanitation was formerly paid for by the
central government. II is now municipal
charge. The city has also had to take
over the support OF a police force and
the maintenance Of waterworks. Ac-
cordingly less money by one-third is spent
on cleaning the streets and enforcing
sanitary ordinances.
If this sort Of thing continues It will
become the right and duty Of the United
States to interfere and enforce sanitary
remedies.
The Plat amendment to the act for the
establishment of Cuban independence
provides THAT the government of Cuba
execute and as far as necessary extend
the plans already devised. or other plans,
to be mutually agreed upon, for the san
itatlon Of the cities Of the island, to the
end that q recurrence OF epidemic and in
fectious diseases may be prevented. there
by assuring protection to the people and
commerce of Cuba, as we'll as the COM
merce of the southernports of the United
States and the people residing therein"
1t Is probably true that Cuba has not
the means to maintain the scale Of sani-
tary expenditures that existed when It
was under the control Of our government
but. however that may be. we cannot at
ford to allow Cuba TO relapse into a con-
dition that viii threaten the health of
our own people.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Australia supplies ss5OOo.OOO worth Of wool a
year.
An average Britisher is as strong as two
Hindoos
A diet Of garlic is a wonderful aid to the
complexion.
There are over 21.OOO stitches in an ordinary
white shirt
Oxen and sheep fattsn better in company than
when kept apart.
In order that a rainbow may be produced the
sun must not be more than AZ degrees above
the horizon.
The average French person uses six pounds Of
soap in year; the average English person uses
ten pounds.
Japanese florists have succeeded IN cultivat-
ing rose which looks red IN the sunlight and
white in the shade
Ten British towns besides London are larger
than Dublin, which now has PAS, 900 people.
Edinburgh beats Dublin by 1000.
Progressive Canada estimates that ''the pop
ulation capacity Of Canada cannot be less than
100 900. 0O0." There 10000 square miles Of
arabic land.
Women school teachers in Roumanfa have
been recommended by the minister of public in
situations TO wear the picturesque Wa1lachian
peasant costume.
A man named Sourivief has been arrested IN
St. Petersburg on the charge OF numbering his
wife by piercing her brain through the ear
with strong. long hatpin.
1t costs the admiralty $40 900 to scrape the
oarnacles on the bottom Of one OF the big
British men-of-war and repaint it. This has to
be done twice year in the case OF nearly every
vessel
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

- n looking over and inspecting orchards
the past year. that contain over A.
100000 trees in Georgia, / am struck
with the dfsgraceful fact that fully
one-half of these orchards are a failure,
or will be. from lack of care in these two
essentials. viz: Proper cultivation and
fertilization. Hence the fear that a few
pessirnists proclaim-over-pr production
should be forever removed. To the la
borer who does his work properly there
is small chance of failure, and, with
no speciality that ! know OF, is the tiller
OF the soil so liable to be richly reward
ed.
Ali of the shortcomings or failures OF
the peach-grower cannot be remedied.
Many can. The two most glaring evils,
from which I can find tens Of thousands of
trees suffering, is lack Of cultivation and
lack Of fertilization.
AS to the first that is patent to
every passer-by. Hundreds of acres
with weeds and broomsedge as tall as
the trees. The tree, with its sickly APP
pearance and stunted body, readily
tells its story. What a contrast is that
Of the successful orchardist. with his
thrifty trees showing the clean ground,
as the care of the grower. Starting in
earliest spring he gets over each orchard
thoroughly every three to four weeks, US
ing tools that kill every weed; yet not
running deep enough nor near enough to
the trees to strike their spreading root
let's, which cover the ground from four
to six inches under the surface and often
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Cultivation and Fertilization of the Peach.
sY COL. !. c. WADE. IN THE RURALIsT.

hodv of the tree. The long tugs keep the
whiffetree from barking and practically
destroying the tree; close to the oody
shows the use Of the hoe. and If you scan
closely you will see that the deadly knife
has removed the bore. cut away the too
rank limbs, and opened the top Tor the
rays of the fruitful Georgia sun 70 unge
with the beautiful red and golden color
of the alberta, and with the lovely pink
and white of the Georgia Belle which one
likes so much to see The careful grower
also keeps his force at work among the
trees until the fruit is either nearly ripe,
or If Young trees-until during August.
Thus often the dust bath keeps trees
growing, where neglected ones with hard
naked ground stand perfectly still and are
often ruined during their first year. The
rniddles should be-. and are often, planted
to the COW pea. which is later turned I'M
der for fertilizer. Now. when the proper
growth shows to the tree-having been
nruned with its top open, and all surplus
wood cut away-just stand aside to gather
,yo,,r orop. Or. at least, let these trees
alone All the rest of the year. CUnless
,,o,, think a borer has been left TO sap its
iife-blood when the last "varmint" should
ha eraaicated.) otherwise. let the wood
and now coming buds get their more ma
ture strength in order that tney may
stand the onconing winter. A few boys
and dogs along the outside boundaries
NAV save a tree from the rabbits peel
ing the bark.
Put this mans orchard makes its own
er sleep content through the long winter
reaching from eight to ten feet from the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
THINGS THAT ARE
WORTH KNOWING

A man should weigh twenty-six pounds for
every foot OF his height
In mining accidents one death In four is
caused by afterdamp.
one-third of the people who go mad recover
their senses.
The hair Of the head grows faster In summer
than In winter.
It is estimated that ~ per cent cent Of the
days In London are wet.
Oxen and sheeo fatten better in company
than when left alone.
Forty-eight kinds OF house fly have been
classified by naturalists.
The most valuable by-produet produced on the
farm is the skim milk.
The eight muscles OF the human Jaw exert
a force Of about 900 pounds.
whltewash made of quicklime and ashes will
destroy moss on tiles.
A boy weighing one pound on earth would
weigh twenty-seven and half pounds on the
sun.
The various countries of the world use Is, 400
different kinds Of postage stamps.
The eel has two separate hearts. One beats
so. the other 100 times minute.
Some Of the insurance companies Of Paris
refuse to insure people who dye their hair.
The standard OF height IN the British army
is greater than in any other army in the
world.
To prevent stocking wearing at the heels line
the backs OF shoes with a piece Of black vel
vet.
More steel IS used in the manufacture of
pins than in all the sword and gun factories
in the world
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.
New York Press.

wife's silence gives content
women's horizon is bounded by the shops.
Maybe Biuebeard got his hand In first on hts
mother-in-law,
The most bad luck that cross-eyed people
bring Is 70 themselves.
Half the battle Is conceaiing from the other
fellow that you believe you are licked
When a man goes around with broad smile
on his face 1t Is sign his wife is away on
visit
Old widowers should be thinking OF making
their peace with the Lord instead OF second
wife.
When you guess wrong 1t Is crazy irresponsi-
bility; when you guess right It Is sound judy
ment.
The only workingman who doesn't fuss about
an eight-hour schedule is the burglar In sum
mer time.
The law has no penalty for stealing heart
because the punishment Of having 1t left on
your hands is enough.
Whenever a woman hears OF man being
ruined in business she thanks heaven she sends
her boys to Sunday school.
A man who has got out of his first love affair
feels ike a man who has fallen over a preci-
pice without breaking any bones
There isn't so very much difference in the
uav a real smart girl treats men from the way
she treated doll babies before she grew up.
It's a pretty sick woman that won't get up
out of bed TO go down and receive caller
that she knows will have choice bit or
scandal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
CULTURE AND ART GIVE WAY
TO MONEY GETTING IN GREECE

Americans visit Athens each year. They
spend money more freely than visitors
from any other country, the average
amount left in the capital by Americans
being $500. The excavating Of the ruins OF
Corinth, where a theatre was found last
year, is attracting many sightseers-
COMMERCE GROWING.
"Grecian commerce is increasing, espe-
cially with this country. "fsaid Mr.. McGin-
ley. "a new steamship line. making d.
rect connections from the three principal
ports of Greece, was established in March.
1t is owned by German capital, and is call
ed the Deutscher Levant Line. A Chicago
concern sold the first modern harvester in
Greece a year or so ago, and since then
American agricultural implements have
BEEN introduced in various parts Of the
country. The American trade with Greece
now amounts to about s5,OO0.OO0 or $6,000.cO0
a year. England does four or five times
as much business with the Grecians. and
Germany about three times that amount
at have learned that German traders are
in the habit of buying American goods,
having them shipped to German or 1ealian
ports, marked German and then shipping
them to Greece. When the people Of
Greece understand the deception that Is
practiced on them they will be the more
willing to purchase American goods direct
from our manufacturers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
NOTABLE SAYINGS OF THE WEEK,

Chicago Tribune.
Arbitration beats the bayonet.-Theodore
Roosevelt
No baidbeaded man can ever be president
William S. Devery, referring TO David B. Hill.
They can't get along without me.-Richard
Croker.
I have great faith in the American workman
and I think he understands without the aid
Of many campaign speeches at this time-United
States Senator Hanna.
mans reputation depends Just as much
upon the baseness Of his enemies as uDon the
good qualities OF ais friends.-Bird Sim Coler
Democratic candidate for governor, New York
The calling out Of troops was not for political
effect.-Governor Stone, OF Pennsylvania.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Cincinnati Inquirer.


A THENIAN circles are not what
~ they used to be. although there is
N now no lack of wealth in the
Greek capital. This is the opin-
ion formed by Daniel E. Mckinley, con-
sui to Athens. during a residence there
Of more than four years. He thinks So
ciety there is stiff. stilted and dull. poor
imitation Of the social life In Paris.
According to Mr.. Mckinley leaders OF
the Athenian smart set would not be adj
mitted to the symposium Of a reincarnat-
ed sappho or Aspasia. II. perchance, they
should get into such company through &C
cident they would either be requested to
leave or the company would depart and
their stiff-necked rankings would resound
In empty rooms.
DAYS OF GLORY DEPARTED.
No coruscations Of happy wit, no feast
of reason and flow Of soul to be heard or
experienced in the capital of Greece In
these days; rather gormandizing by glut-
tons and flowing bowls-all according to
Mr.. mckinley.
Consul Mckinley passed through Chicago
the other day from his home, Cedarburg.
Wis, where he has been spending leave
Of absence Of 90 days. He will return d.
rect to Athens He Is tired OF life there.
ne says, and win not stay longer than the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

should tarry at Jericho until their boards
are grown"
The Tribune, in fits zeal. may overstate
the case. but there is undoubtedly much
truth In what 1t says.
The influence Of the medical colleges,
the great hospitals. the surgeons OF cooler
heads and ripper experience should be ex-
erted to remove the growing scandal Of
which our cotemporary complains.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Chicago Jury has Just awarded an
injured" husband one dollar as dam
ages for the alienation OF his wife's az
fections- They might at least, have made
his rival refund the price Of the mar
rage license.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The Sparta Ishmaellte thinks the Geor-
gia railroad commission isn't worth TO
the freight payers OF the state the sum
that IL paid TO the commissioners as sal
aries" But, then. the IshmaeIite Is so
eccentric.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Wonder what's the matter with the
federal judges for the eastern district OF
Pennsylvania that the coal barOns insist
on having at least one OF them present
and voting where the operators interests
are concerned1
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The Hon Charlie Grosvenor Is UP
against the coal strike. I'm the shape OF
$500 angry miners IN his district II they
carry their resentment 10 the extent OF
releEating Grosvenor. this viii be some
thing gained By the coal strike. az any
rate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

There r. another lesson IN this coal
strike When one man. J. Pierpont Nor
gan. can. BY one word. do more than the
chosen representative OF 100000 people
ISN'T q something 20 put the people to
thinking7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

II IS altogether probable that Winston
Churchill viii be elected 10 the legislature
IN New Hampshire. His constituents
think IN this way to break him Of the
habit OF writing novels for a while.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

NJ Combes. the French premier, re-
fuses 10 stop bull fighting IN certain dis
tricts o. France He is too busy protect
ing the country against the influences OF
the good Sisters or Charity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The government crop report indicates
6s3ooo.o00 bushels Of wheat. as 600 900
bushels OF corn and esS. 10000 bushels OF
oats. the oats crop surprising all previous
records The only discouraging feature
20 this report is the opportunity Il offers
for the advent Of few more cereal break
fast foods on the market.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Playing "DanieI."

Mother-Why, children, what's all this noise
about?
Little Freddy-We've had grandpa and Uncle
Henry locked In the cupboard for an hour an
when they get q little angrier I'm going TO
play going into the lions cage.-Spare Mo-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

We have IN this office a lot OF left over
communications on How TO End the Coal
Strike" which we viii have TO hold for
publication until the next one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The coal barons have agreed to arbitrate.
al OF which goes TO show that public
opinion IN this country is more powerful
than the president and his cabinet and all
other ofacIaI influences combined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

A man BY the name OF REPRESENTATIONS
poulous has Just asked for naturalization
papers in Chicago. This looks very much
like letting In a whole family on Papa's
ticket
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
chlcano-1s71.1eo2.

The Chicago fire celebration emphasizes the
difference between 1871 and 1902 In the former
year Chicago had a great fire. This winter in
common with the rest Of the country, is likely
to have no IRE at al.-New York Mall and
Exnraaa-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
When the KIna eoes prlvlnu.


Philadelphia Press.
King Edwards coachman never knows where
be is TO drive until his majesty is actually
seated In his carriage. This is a continuance Of
the rule which came into force when Queen Vic
toria assembled the throne.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Nevertheless. his recent speech would
seem 70 Indicate that Mr.. Olney could
have stood on that Kansas City platform
II he had tried right hard.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

When gazing on the lavish display IN
the boxes at the horse show. one can't
help being impressed with the fact that It
costs money 20 be rich
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Some northern preachers are eliminating
the word obey from the marriage cere-
mony. Why be so particular? II Is mean
ingiess, anyway.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The attitude OF the coal operators seems
20 be that they are willing to arbitrate
IL allowed 70 pack the jury and prescribe
the rules OF evidence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Arthur Michael.

Prof Arthur Michael. who has been making
tour of the world during the past year, will
resume the duties OF the chair Of chemistry at
Tufts college at the opening Of the college
wear.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Mixc=eants are said TO be stealing the
wooden sidewalks OF Chicago for fuel. In
other words. they go out and take a walk
70 get warm-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Work in Chile.

The Chilean government has issued orders
that all possible facilities be furnished to the
expedition from the Lick Observatory, which
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Perhaps the Hon. David B. HnI bases
hts presidential ambition on the all
things come 20 him who waits platform
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The coal harons' idea seems to have been
20 agree on something that they thought
the other side would refuse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The habit OF declining 20 run for the
supreme bench seems 20 be growing
chronic with Judge Dick Russell.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

SIR Frederick Treves. who operated on
Ki1g Edward. says that appendicitis Is
reallyia good thing Probably sO-for the
doctors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Dave Henderson's case only goes 20
show how easy Il Is for the public 10 for
set fellow when Il tries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

we knew all along that ]. Pierpont Nor
gan could settle that coal strike when he
got good and ready.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Il f. rather refreshing. 20 say the least
OF n, 70 see the Hon Richard Olney
welding the hammer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Somehow. Il looks 70 US very much like
q marked deck that the Trustees OF
Providence" rung In on the coal miners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

II IS very evident that First Citizen
Morgan made up President Baer's mind
for him
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

We felt all along that the report that
Admiral Crowishield had resigned was
too good 90 be true.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

We know what the mayor OF Atlanta
said 20 the mayor OF Macon-but that's
another tale Yes. you guessed tia cock
tail
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Then again. the coal operators can even
I'D By taking II out Of their campaign
contribution next time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

The Sultan OF Turkey seems 20 be just
as obstinate about dying as he is about
paying his debts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Now, President Roosevelt may go anead
ana complete his Thanksgiving proclama-
ton
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20

Now that the dsh have quit biting. Mr..
Cleveland Is beginning 20 talk again