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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
Immigration Statistics.

In the month OF April 1870 persons ar
rived in New York-steerage passengers,
not citizens.
During one day in the month Of May
there were Sis men. women and
children from foreign countries stepped
foot on American soil for the first time.
according 20 a late issue Of the New York
sun.
In the month CT June there were landed
during nine days 240co. making a rate OF
SG.000 Ter month.
The character OF this immigration has
changed. There were many Irishmen.
Germans. Danes and Norwegians in for
Encr years: now there are Poles. Italians
and Russians mostly.
The physical condition OF the later i'm
migrants Is vastly inferior 10 the former.
Nearly all the Irish and Germans come
here 10 stay. The others come 10 accu-
mulatc sufficient money TO go back and
start a business or buy a little farm. The
Italians. many OF them. so back TO stay
the winter. carrying the summer earnings
wiIE them. They live 50 cheaply ct their
homes that a little money goes n long
way.
The Irish are roe esnigrating as IN
former years. Irish servants are In de-
mand. where a few years ago saev were
much complained of and soundly herated
as incompetent in Northern Btates. The
Irish Ike 10 go back 10 Ireland also and
counthrie." They keep an eye on the
British parliament and watch the politi-
clans IN the United States tina: bOotlick
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
Rural Mail Delivery.

July lst was a ''swingin' hot" day. and
about II O'Clock a m l never felt less
inclined 10 get a vegetable dinner. with
the Thermometer almost to the century
mark on its register.
Just when the day and the heat felt al
most insufferable and I was standing in
the kitchen door wondering II cooks would
ever become plentiful again IN this coun-
try DR.. FELTON, brought me letter say
ing. The mail delivery has come at last.
here Is the first fruits. The papers are on
the front piazza" Thus the great event
for which had been urging. wishing and
praying for stole a march on me when /
was least expecting IT. We have the clev-
crest OF mail carriers, and have been
feeling better ever since. because II has
come 10 stay. and II win help our farmers
much.
The next thing 10 get IS a mail box.
and I would ike somebody to tell me ~
Il Is allowable 10 construct your own mall
box7 I get a heavy mail Ito amount. as
I do. 20 so little In the great world. and I
want a capaclous box that will turn
rain and shelter an the papers. am told
the regulation mail box Is sold at a dollar
many poor people whose mail Is net large.
and there should be cheaper ones
read Senator Tiliman's speech in the
senate on the rural mali box. and he had a
ample as then stated, that could be made
and sold for profit at 40 cents. II was
a metal box and as he described Il. entire
Is filed the bill with every needful requi-
site for the protection OF the mail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
The Ereuueney Of Arson.

In two places were incendiary fires
started IN the city OF Atlanta last Thurs
day-the dwellings being set on fire in
the wee sma' hours OF the night. Burnings
are becoming unpleasantly common. The
ease with which, a torch. can be applied
Is being well understood by certain law
less classes who take that method OF get
ting even" The old English law against
arson was severe. II should be severe in
America at this time. A prompt punish
ment should follow.
When our barn, stables and cribs were
set on FIRE, early in April, II was plainly
evident somebody was wreaking a spite
against some OF US. and when think of
the roasting alive of horses and mules and
our own narrow escape from a similar
fate. am prepared to say that a person
convicted Of setting house on fire should
be punished as manslaughter deserves
to be punished by the courts
Nobody Is safe when asleep, especially
In country places. II Is the easiest thing
in the world to FIRE a ginhouse and barn
while the owner is asleep, and insurance
has become observation-disclosures equal 70
confscation where dangers are so great.
Something must be done to remedy this
wrong and rectify this apparent evil.
Our taxation is heavier, always increas-
ing, never decreasing; yet In country
places the taxpayers have neither protec-
ton from evil doors nor redress for these
wrongs committed against life and prop
erty. We are truly in a helpless condition.
IL seems 70 be nobody's business TO hunt
up these incendiaries, and II the poor suf-
ferers cannot discover the criminal. no.
body else seems to be interested enough
20 aid In the work Of bringing the
wretches to Justice.
person who Is mean enough to set
your house or barn or crib on fire Is mean
enough to commit murder II opportunity
offered.
When these miscreants apply the torch
the motive IS no better than the murder
er's resolve to destroy human life, and
the crime should receive similar punish
ment at the hands of the law.
The incoming legislature should pass
some very stringent laws against arson,
and a person who would set fire to his
own buildings to recover insurance should
go TO the prison pen for life. Prompt trial
should be had and the punishment should
begin as soon as allowable.
Perhaps II may sound pessimistic to
utter a note Of warning at this time, but
in my opinion we are going TO see more
frequent CONGREGATIONS in the future than
In the past. This method OF doing an in
jury 10 those who are in their power
commends itself to the vindictive malice
OF these house burners. Unless there is
surcease the old Ku-Klux will do well to
organize and patrol the land.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17

A correspondent in another state i'm
plores me 10 agitate the subject OF home
for aged women Of respectable character.
Who are feeble and poverty-stricken,
homeless and destitute. It would be a de-
serving charity. no doubt. and II some
very rich man or woman would donate the
money for the establishment Of such a
home for aged women nobody would be
better pleased than this scribe. but do
not think such refuge win ever come
by legislative appropriations from the
treasury.
1 do believe also there are many Con-
federate women who made just as many
sacrifices for the southern Confederacy
as any man in the Soldiers Home. and
when II comes down to strict Justice and
equity they have as many rights to be
supported by public bounty; nevertheless
there will be no home erected for their
maintenance unless some liberal rich per-
son. like Mr.. W. W. Corcoran, donates the
money for such a purpose.
The Louise Home at Washington city,
built, equipped and endowed by Mr.. Cor
coran In memory OF his dead wife and
daughter, both named Louise, is one Of
the finest charities I'm this country.
The house Is splendidly capacious, set
in the midst OF extensive grounds in the
heart Of the city, and the inmates live
in ease. luxury and comfort the year
round.
No person is admitted who has not been
well-born and well-raised, and must stifl
have some income to provide suitable
clothing to wear in this elegant residence
and buy her postage stamps and little per-
sonal necessities.
She may bring In her own room
(which is her room unt.- the hearse comes
for her body) her pictures and family rel
ics. books, etc. but the splendid furnish
ings are provided by the donor. Every
thing they need Except what is mention
ed Is given them, for the endowment is
sufficient TO keep an elegant table. ser
wants OF all kinds and every luxury the
market afrords. II Is an elegant family
OF eledrly ladies who are ,he perpetual
guests OF the institution.
The daughter Of one president has made
her home there for more than a quarter
Of a, century. She Is the daughter Of John
Tyler, Mrs. Letitia Semple. and at one
time the hostess OF the white house. She
presided over young ladies' seminary
in Baltimore until her eyesight gave way.
then she went to the Louise home. She
has been sheltered beautifully In her de-
clining years. a nagerinarian now. II 1
am not mistaken.
But there are very few Mr.. Corcorans
In this world.
My correspondent must use her persuas-
I've gifts on some rich person who will
turn over the money for aged women. II
she can secure the money the aged women
VIII 60 In.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17

ed with his future son-in-law. He was
too wild, went to too many frolics, dane
ed too much, drank too much whisky and
was too handy with a revolver.
annie, child, you'd better think twice
before you step, on with that young
buck" Tom gravely warned his daugh-
ter as he stroked her fair hair one Sun
day morning while she waited for Hose
to escort her to church.
II have thought a hundred times. paw,
but what's the use. love him. He can
just twist me round his little finger.
I've got to have him."
TON Camp, you don't want to forget
you were not a saint when I stood up
with you one day." cried his wife with a
That's a fact, ole woman" grinned
Tom.
You never give me a days trouble
after I got hold Of you. Sometimes the
widest colts. make the safest horses"
Yes. that's so. It's owing to who has
the breaking of EN-" thoughtfully an
Il like Hose. He's full lof fun, but
he'll settle down and make her a good
husband"
The girl slipped close to her mother
and squeezed her hand.
do you love him much, child?'' asked
her father.
wen enough 10 I'VE and SCRUB ana
work for him and 10 die for him, I
reckon"
IAN right. that settles it. you're too
many for me, you and Hose and your
nav Get ready for 1t quick. Well
have the weddin Wednesday night. This
home is goin' to, be sold Thursday for
taxes and 1t viii be our last night under
our own roof. Wen make the best Of
it,"
1t was so fixed. On Wednesday night
Hose came down from the foothills with
three kindred spirits, and an old fiddler
to make the music. He wanted to have
a dance and plenty of liquor fresh from
the mountain-dew district. But Tom put
his foot down on II.
mo dancin' in my house, Hose, and no
licker," said Tom with emphasis. I'm a
deacon in the Baptist church 1 used to
be young and as good loolin' as you, my
boy, but I've done with them things. You
are goin to take my little gal now.
want you to quit your foohshness and
be man."
II will, Tom, will. She is the prettiest,
sweetest little thing in this world, and
to tell you the truth, I'm goin' to settle
right down now to the hardest work
ever did IN my life"
That's the way to talk, my boy" said
Tom, putting his hand on Hoses shoul-
der. You'll have enough to do these
hard times to make a Twin"
ITO be cOntfnuedl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
Kitchener,s Campaign in South Africa.

ok he 10. Is staff ~
1000
q,
Was at ion Of Bloemfo arch13
A.
Of army Of 30
electricity
Bothas wife
stu
-
dconcen camps
resistance by scat
bodies"
Signed treaty with BOer leaders May 81 1902
a -
une a
authorities
Sailed q,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
Life of the Trannlst.

The weirdest feature Of trappist life Is the
ban OF perpetual silence under which the
monks voluntarily live: and yet Il Is not alb
solute silence for that would be well-nigh i'm
possible In such large body OF active work
place the abbot and the guestmaster are per
mitted 20 speak TO visitors, and the school,
master 20 communicate freely with his pupils
then there is the famous phrase "Memento
morf'' c'Remember thou must die'), the ordi-
nary saiutation among Trappists; and, further
more. the voice OF all is raised in prayer and
song at chapel while at daily chapel meet
ing each one publicly cOnfesses every petty
fault which nc imaglnes he has committed.
and II he forgets anything which a brother has
noticed. he will be charitably reminded Of t..
But even with these exceptions, the rule Of
silence n q most trying one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
CLARA BARToN's TIPS.



She is one OF the most interesting women in
the world. over sixty-fve years old, slight
built sensitive and nervous-and though she
has seen more suffering than falls to the lot
of most women, she is still young.
Her prescription for youthfulness is interest
ing and well worth trying,
How do I stand all this wear and tear?
strength. When am not working at the busi-
ness which is my very life / either rest or
play. don't putter. That's what ages women
puttering. When I see a teacher breaking down
or trained nurse giving up with nervous pros
tration. / wonder when women will learn to
stop puttering.
IT wouldn't sew button on to one Of my
shoes for all the kingdoms Of the earth.
cant afford such luxuries A woman can't be
a fine teacher. an excellent dressmaker. an
a nurse and a domestic eeonomizer all at once.
The minute she tries to do It she breaks down
and then some one writes brilliant article, on
why American Women Break Down
sleep is a great thing for women. Half the
women know don't sleep enough I've Guilt
my eyes and go to sleep whenever there is 8
lull in my work.
TT isn't work that wears women out; it's
frettIng and puttering. The way to keep
young? Stop worrying and go to work. Throw
yourself heart and soul, brain and nerve. into
every bit Of energy you've got into it-house-
keeping, taking care Of children, teaching,
writing, nursing-It doesn't make bit Of DIFF
ference what you do it's the way you do II
that counts. Copy the first young looking man
you see; do as he does; work when you are
working. but when you are not working. Gull
tivate the art Of being amused.
The difference between Hanna and
Roosevelt is this-Hanna is a politician
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17

Correspondents on home topics or
subjects OF especial interest 10 wo-
men Is Invited. Inquiries or letters
should be brief and clearly written
In ink on one side Of the sheet.
Write direct 20 Mrs w. II. Fell
tor. Editor Home Department Semi
Weekly Journal. Gainesville. Ga
No inquiries answered BY mall
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
CHAPTER XVII.

THE SECOND REIGN OF TERROR.
1t was the bluest Monday the Rev. John
Durham ever remembered in his minis
try. A long drouth had parched the
corn into twisted and stunted little stalks
that looked as though they had been
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17

Why suffer pain and severe sickness
from Bowel Complaints. when AR
NOLD'S BALSAM stops one and cures
the other. 1t has been successfully used
for 30 years. Warranted to give satisfac-
ton or money refunded by Brannen &
Anthony Atlanta. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
What Re Wanted 10 SAY.

Frankfort (Kan.) Review. -
A few days ago Mr.. Taylor was absent from
his drug store for few minutes and left his
wife in charge. A large Norwegian who spoke
English with difficulty entered and said:
''Hi owe de firm 10 cents SOS
Very we'll" replied Mrs. Taylor. "just pay
II 20 me and II viii be all right"
The Norwegian made no attempt to produce
the coin, but gazed steadily at Mrs. Taylor
and repeated:
Hi owe de firm 10 cents"
Yes; I heard you say that before. Now, 4
you are afraid will give you receipt for it,
In establishment the man from Norway looked
at her and walked out without a word. Pretty
soon he returned with a fellow countryman
whose command Of English a little better,
and who interpreted the remark to Mrs. Taylor
by explaining: He wants 10 cents worth Ok
iOdoform-"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17

Gerald-There are microbes in kisses.
Geraldine-Well, a big man ought not %
be afraid of little microbe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17

The difference between Hanna and
Roosevelt is this-Hanna is a politician
with patience.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
Talks With Farmers
Conducted BY c. H. Jordan

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-07
New Court. Cases..

-
H.C. Bone has filed san application
for a permit to keepsand sellzintoxicat-
ing liquors. in his drug store at Grand
River. y,sss 30. :a;isAsl ..s3fsf&a Sssv&s
Mrs. frankie Stearns vs. William A.
SteaEIas~ lhe,pariies are. Ahssheirs OLA.
"A. Stearns, who died. eati Anaeonda,
Golouinsls99, dA.s h assteafnaswho
dieda' at,a Lamont in s1S93,. sahds >suitis
brought asking thati,t the shares 'seTithe
partiesinslets inLamoni owned.by dess
ceased be confirmed as they are unable
to mutually agree upon-a divisions of the
property. ". R..McGinnis attorney for
plaintiff. 's.t' &
L. w. Allender VS.. Mrs. id. Stead ct
al. Plaintiff has filed a mechanics lien
for $685.. for lumber. and material furn-'
ished fora dwelling on LOTS and a,
block 9, Central addition to the town OF
Lamont. B. w. Kelley attorney for
plaintiff.
j. w. Walker VS.. Francis M. Walker.
Suits for divorce. The parties reside
at High Point and were married in
Wayne county on April 81, 1881, living.
together until about February, 1902.
The plaintiff alleges he has always treat
ed the defendant we'll and provided for
her to the best of his ability. That not
outstanding this she has been guilty of
such cruel and inhuman treatment as to
impair his health and endanger his life,
such treatment increasing for the past
two years, calling him vile names, ours.
ing him and using profane language,
and on account of her treatment he has
been unable to secure help to work on
the farm. That after the death Of his
mother fifteen years ago, his father
came to live with him, but his wife was
so abusive he Was obliged to have his
father leave the home. The parties
have no living children and about three
years ago, being DESTROYS of having a
child about the house, with the consent
of his wife he had a boy by the name of
Ellis Cain come to the house to make
his home. She soon tired of the boy
and mistreated him to such an extent
and threatened to kill him, that plain
tiff was forced to send the boy away.
Plaintiff asks. that he be divorced and
have all the rights Of a single person.
Marion +. Stookey attorney for plaintiff.
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A most Liberal Offer.

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with The REPORTER, The Iowa Home.
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Never before was so much superior read
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..sE.sp..-Woodard.

Died Inv 4ong, Greek township of ,spar.
on ,thte, 3rd day sof August, 1902,
E.R. Wood$hlin the 18TH year of his
life NJ 7 4 srsfgfa = VI . 'al.s
He was born in Hooking county. o.,
jar. ll4:s0 ls RI lsI same to Ieewass and settled
i'm Decatur county, in 1854, was united
in marriage sooa MSfssffiiShAai Mckee, May is;
1856 80 themss were ~bora ~six.- sons- and
three daughters, all of whom, were pres
lent at the fiiifassif inaf EXPECT 66na' son, who
was in Oklahoma, Bro. Woodards was
tonyertedHa and united ,withaethe M. r.:
church nsOhiL and continued a mem.
Der of the same in Iowa until the, class
went down., when upon. the .organiza.
tioniofthe U.yB. church he joined that
church and remained a faithful member
of the, same until; DEATH. The writer was
weliiacquainted with the deceased for
many years. He was a true friend and
faithful servant of God, was always on
the right side Of ever moral question, a
good husband, a kind father and held
in high. esteem by his neighbors; his end
was peace.
Funeral services held at the house
by the, writer, after which the remains
were inferred in the Woodland cemetery
and was. attended by a large company
Of symphathising friends and neighbors
s. SAMSoN
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List of Letters UncaIIed For.

Publisher Leon REPORTER,
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Miss Lizzie Roberts MARRIED.

Miss Lizzie Roberts, of Fremont,
Neb., and Mr.. John A. ShieldS of An.
thon, Iowa, were married at Omaha on
Monday of last week. The bride was
for many years a resident of Leon, and
it was in this city that Mr.. Shields first
met her a number of years ago, while Wis
iting at the home of his uncle, ]. w.
Honnold.
The following account of the wedding
is taken from the Fremont, Neb., Daily
Tribune:
News Of the marriage Of Miss Lizzie
Roberts, of this city, to Mr.. j. A.
Shields, OF Anthem, Iowa, at Omaha
yesterday has been received here. The
wedding took place st 10 o'clock in the
morning at the home of Mrs. G. 7. Chit.
tenden, sister of the groom, S3l Georgia
avenue. Rev. Mr.. Connolly, a Baptist
pastor of Omaha, officiated.
Miss Roberts is we'll known in Ere.
mont, having lived here a number Of
years. For some time past she has been
associated with her brother, Ben Rob.
erts, in conducting a music business.
She has been a leading music teacher of
the city and is popular within the circle
of those who possess her acquaintance.
Her husband is the proprietor of a stock
ranch in Iowa. The pair formerly lived
in the same town in that state.
After the wedding Mr.. Shields returned
home and his bride came back to Ere
mont to settle up the affairs of her mus
ical business. The couple will start in
two or three weeks on a trip to the Pa
cifc coast. They will probably reside
in Sioux City.
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The following is a list of letters remain
ng uncalled for at the post Office in Leon
owa, for the week ending August 2, 1902.
l.. g. Reick. MI. E. B. Martin. q.
Warl. j. w. Fetzer. VIM. Tenant ESQ.
Mr.. 1. E. Rumley.
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