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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

and South America? To ask these ques-
lions is TO answer them. And the answer
Is the acknowledgment that II was best
for the south that the cause was lost.
The right TO secede. the stake for which
we fought so desperately, were II now
offered US as a gift. we would reject, as
we would a proposition OF suicide"
II Is permissible that General Alexander
should speak what he believes TO be the
truth, but there are times when silence
is golden" II he felt what he said to be
the truth as he saw 1T. II was still poor
policy 10 appear and speak for a class OF
our citizenship who entirely disagree with
the speakers views on this subject, unless
they had authorized these statements and
made him their mouthpiece.
A bird that befouis her own nest is
poor sort OF a bird. as birds are reckoned,
and while the results OF the war are bear
able. Il was a poor time and poor place
to eat humble pie, and act like you were
trying TO be very humble.
doubt IL the general would have made
the same speech I'm Savannah that ne
made at West Point; but II must not be
forgotten that the general has been IA
vored with some remarkably good gov
eminent appointments. and so long as he
enjoys that sort OF candy he may be ex-
pected TO praise II. regardless OF the col
orfng that the candy-makersiuse in fixing
Il up The people who may be expected
70 praise the sweetening on all such &C
casIons will like more candy when the
present supply runs low. but IL is little
hard on the "old Confeds" here at home
that are not being supplied with any
government positions. and wohse stomach
sours on humble pie without any candy.
Besides st Is a disputed question whether
the south would secede II the chance was
offered under conditions that promised
success. OF course nobody is fool enough
TO crave for years OF disaster and de-
feat Just TO live through it. but General
Alexander should be sure of the ground
he stands upon before he undertakes to
sneak for ten states of this union on a
question of such Importance as he discuss
ed at West Point.
If he feels like he deserved his whipping
and got IL where it was needed, we Will
not contradict his assertions. but there
are lots OF people in this country who
indulge the opinion that nothing is ever
settled that is not settled right, and the
burdens that were flung upon the southern
states after the war was over go to show
that this business OF spiteful revenge was
badly overdone and negro suffrage was
clearly a case Of spite when we see how
vigorously Il is denied to the Indian, the
Japanese and the Chinaman by the very
men who were most anxious to put black
heels on white necks."
General Alexander is doubtless a fine
speaker on gala days. but somebody else
should speak for the Confederate vete-
rams.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Amerlean-5orn Women at the Corona
tion

America is going to be well represented
when King Edward puts on his gilded
coronation robe and England's royal
crown, and the American born ladies who
have married English dukes, counts and
barons are to be well to the forefront as
royal personages in the great parade.
Eight or ten of these Anglo-American
duchesses and peeresses will simply out
shine the whole covey with gay plumage,
on that occasion, with jewels and wealth.
Our countrywomen know how to push in
and take the front seats: they VIII be
there beyond a doubt. We will be disap-
pointed IL they fail.
In nine cases out of ten, when great
fortunes are made in America. and the
rich nabobs have been satiated with fine
houses, fine horses. fine jewels and fine
yachts the next move is to find some man
with a title who is scarce of money, and
then exchange a daughter for a title. We
are packing down immense lots of money
across the Atlantie-a clear barter and
sale. SO much money and so much title
King Edward was said to lean heavily on
some rich American friends when he was
Prince Of Wales. so turn about is fair
play, and he will fix up a great gathering
where all the rich people can rival each
other I'm dress and the American girls can
spread their robes in the great pageant.
Has anybody called this performance a
second Vanity Fair?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
oEoReIA's UNWARRANTED
TREATMENT OF TEACHERS

For the SCHOLARSHIP year 1902 the great
body Of laboring, waiting teachers have
so far been paid for about one and one
half months work. In the dim. uncer-
tain future, rendered doubly obscure and
indefinite by the calculating reluctance
on the part of the governor to borrow
$4,000 because Of the high rate of inter-
est, there fiickers a faint, sickly hope OF
another half months pay. II this luckily
be secured. 1t will figure out for the teach
ers about two months pay for the work
done this year.
In some counties the term just closed
began last September, in some in Octo-
Der, and in some In November. In others
the term began in January. In any event
the work contracted for has been per-
formed and reported to the proper author
tiles. For the remainder OF the pay the
teachers must wait until next winter, or
borrow.
Board bills are due and the landlords
and landladies who fed and sheltered the
army OF pedagogues demand their money.
Laundry bills are due, and, maybe. past
due, and the washwomen all up and down
the state must have their pay regularly,
or this important industry will cease.
Clothing bills. millinery bills, stationery
bills, book bills, medical bills. shoe bills,
livery bills, bills for nicknacks, and bills
innumerabe, both mentionable and un-
mentionable. which, on account of the dis
tressing needs of the teachers occasioned
by a serious lack of inadequate legisla-
tive provisions, the kind-hearted profess
sional and business people were willing to
carry for a while. must all be paid now
because vacation is on and the teachers
are scattering to their homes.
So to the banks and money lenders they
are compelled to so. and pay anywhere
from seven to twelve per cent discount
The governor is to be commended for his
effort to secure the $4,000 loan as cheap
ly~ as possible, but IL he finally refuses to
borrow the money even at per cent in
terest, he will force the poor teachers
10 pay for the same money seven to ten
per cent BY refusing to borrow he will
save the state from $1,000 to 5000 in in
terest, but will force the teachers to pay
out OF their hard earned wages fully
s., CO.,
There is another phase to this interest
Ing subject which might furnish to the
next body of lawmakers to assemble IN
Atlanta the approaching fall valuable
food for thought. 1t is this: The legis-
lature might save the dear old state sew
eral thousand dollars If it would relieve
the teachers of this unwarrantable bur
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

den by borrowing in its own name the
full amount which the teachers must do
TO keep up credit and responsibility, and
deducting the difference saved in con-
sequence of a lower rate Of interest from
the annual tex as~ess-7e~& +. --ta1t &C.
quire a constitutional amendment. but
the end will justify p1e means.
Let's figure q uttla BY way Of f1un-
tration. The teachers are paid during me
spring months usually about $500. 900. For
the balance $685. 900, they must wait IL
they do not borrow. The great bulk OF
them borrow--they have to. Allow that
only three-fourths of this amount is act
ually borrowed by the teachers. that on
ly per cent. interest is paid (this is
considerably below the average), and that
the average length Of time these loans
run is six months a very conservative
estimate), it viii be discovered that the
teachers, are paying out annually for in
terest more than $4,000. The state can
easily make this loan at cost of $SooO.
thus saving the buraened tax payers sl5.
900 TO $1,000. Yes, this can be done ana
still pay the teachers the same net sala-
ries.
What, go to Chicago, TO Nashville, 10
any Of the numerous chautauquas, sum-
mer schools or even to the State Teach
ers' association at Tybee, or anywhere
else? They cannot They want to 20.
thing to better prepare them for efficient
service, but impossible So they must re-
tire to some secluded. quiet place where
custom requires no display in dress and
habits, where conditions are more IN har-
mony With their empty pockets and ex-
hausted enrgies, and where they can
calmly ruminate on the past and specu-
late on the future. We are talking about
rural school teachers, not town and city.
While we cannot take an affidavit to the
fact. we are willing to venture the as
sertiOn that in the party of teachers that
recently left the state. for Chicago to take
special summer courses were none from
the rural schools proper. No, MOI Coun-
try school teachers cannot afford such
trips as a rule. Too much of their money
has gone for interest and discounts. They
must be content to stay at home and re-
fleet on what might have BEEN and on
what might be were they receiving their
just dues. They can, however, and they
do, heartily rejoice In the good fortune
of those who are able to avail themselves
of these opportunities.
In all seriousness. this fragrant injustice
to the teachers of Georgia relating to the
shabby manner in which they are paid OF
each year has continued as long as should
be tolerated. A people whose constitution
is founded on justice should hasten 70 cor
rect this evil.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
THE WIND.

ne wind went forth DER land and sea-
Lsoudfand free
FoaminE waves leapt up 20 meet II
stately pines bowed down 10 greet IT.
While the WailinE sea
Ard the forests murmured sigh
Joined the CRY
OF the wind that swept Ger land and sea
he wind that blew upon the sea
Fierce ana free.
tast the bark upon the shore
Whence Il sailed the night before
F1u Of hope and giees
And the CRY Of pain and death
Was but a breath
Through the wind that roared upon the sec.
he wind vas whispering on the lea
Tenderlys
hut the white rose felt Il pass.
And the frazlle stalks OF grass
shook with fear 70 see
AL her trembling petals she'd.
As u ned
50 gently blythe wind upon the lea
Blow thu wind upon the sea
Fierce and free.
And a rentler message send.
Where fraIl towers and grasses bend.
On the sunny leas
For thy bidding stil Is one.
Be Il done
IN te1terness or wrath. on land or seal
- ADELAIDE A PROCTOR
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

to make Of this world Of pain and
grief If the Goldman had not come
as a sufferer. But He gives the
clue to the maze. Pain is not evil
nor painlessness the highest good.
Perfection of moral agents is the
goal of creation, to reach which God
Himself will become a sufferer.
For 1t became him, for whom are
all things and by whom are all
things, in bringing many sons unto
glory, to make the captain Of their
salvation perfect through suffer-
ings." It is impossible that a God
so bent on our good should
permit in all the earth one
superf1uous pang or needless ag-
ony. There never was nor
can there be an unnecessary
earthquake nor a redundant volca-
no. They and all other of the dark
things Of earth are parts of vast
scheme of mercy, boundless as the
limitless heavens studded with the
innumerable orbs of love and light
that beam and burn above us.
Clouds and darkness are round
about him; but righteousness and
throne" Though we cannot pene-
trate all the mystery Of pain, the
dying Savior has set his bow IN
the clouds and at it's end is treas
ure, not like the legendary pot of
gold which beguiled and disappoint-
ed our childish imaginations, but g.
treasure weighty with worth beyond
all comparison with the light affiic-
tions which can torture us but for
a moment only.
But some will say II these things
be true why is hell left? VIII its
fires never burn down? Why does
not this God of suffering love ex-
tinguish them? The plain answer
is because He cannot. Free agents
make hell because they would not
be redeemed" God wished 1t not
so. nor makes 1t so. But how mer-
CHESS would He be If He allowed
insurgent souls. invincible by love,
to force their way selfishly into
heaven and thus to corrupt the
home prepared for the redeemed
spirits made perfect through the
sufferings Of their Savior and
themselves. Eternal sinfulness
makes an eternal hell despite all
the pains and purposes Of redeeming
love.
Volcanoes are the beneficent forces
of nature in flaming. energetic &C
ton; but neither their crests nor
bases are suitable locations for hui
man habitation, and no one is
forced to live in such perilous
places. Eternal punishment in like
manner vindicates and enforces
eternal laws of Righteousness and
mercy; but no being is constrained
to fly into the penal flame.
God and nature are holy and be-
nignant, but the senseless senti-
mentality that complains against
good government finds no counte-
nance in either the laws of nature
or the provisions of grace. Siclkly
sentimentalists cannot understand
either God or nature. They scoff
at law and whine at pain. Let none
mistake their whimperings for ar
gument. They cry for a goodish
god or none. A good God they can
not comprehend and will not wor-
ship. Nor can they hinder the on
going of the heavenly laws in nature
or grace whereby divine mercy does
it's work Of love.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Sam Jones Among Orange Blossoms.

they Will never get chance to de-
feat your Uncle Jones, because
am not going to run. but I am going
to have a good deal to say while
other folks are running, and am
not going to say anything but the
truth, and then 1 am willing for
them to call me all sorts of names
and tell all sorts Of lies on me.
Times seem to be getting 1T
tie dull in Georgia since the pri-
mary The newspapers are putting
mighty big head lines on the an
nouncement of mighty little events,
but such is life. am glad we
don't have it dull all the time, and
I would be sorry to see the thing
too lively all the time. but every
issue of The Journal is interesting.
I keep saying it, The Journal is not
only growing in it's news columns.
but she is growing in her cirula-
ton marvelously. was astonished
to see how many copies were taken
by friends in Jacksonville. Lake
City, Live Oak and around gener-
ally wherever I go throughout the
Carolinas, Georgia. Florida and
Alabama, The Journal is not hard
to find.
begin shortly my tour Of chau-
tauqua work I hope to be equal TO
the task I shall give The Journal
readers letters from various sec
tions Of the country. and whatever
events or happenings or sights that
think will interest them.
I am yours, still improving some,
SAM P. JONES.
Cartersville, Ca, June II. 1902.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
IRRIGATION in IDAHO.
Efforts to Make Useful . River That
Flows Eight Miles Under
Ground.
Boise Gdohol statesman.


Professor Edward Mead. expert In
charge of irrigation investigation for the
department of agriculture. writes en-
couraging letters to State Engineer Ross
regarding the future Of irrigation work
in Idaho. Mr.. Ross is a personal friend
of Professor Mead's and the Washington
expert is kindly disposed toward Idaho
and 1t great future as an irrigation
state Professor Mead has so expressed
himself in numerous letters. Professor
j. d. Stannard, one Of Professor Mead's
most accomplished assistants, is now
working under the direction of State En-
gineer Ross in the Big Lost river valley.
The name Of big Lost River Valley
does not sound as though there would
be much water to irrigate with, but State
Engineer Ross says 1t is a productive
country The river gets lost all right, and
II is lost several times throughout its
course. At one place, for distance Of
miles it disappears entirely only to re-
appear again as the impervious strata
approach the surface.
The valley of the Big Lost river is long
and narrow, but thesoil is of great rich
ness It is the object of the present
inquiry to determine upon the cost OF
building a storage reservoir that will hold
the water of Big Lost not far from its
source. The fact that the river sinks into
the sub-strata of gravel will make no
difference. The engineering problem
does not deal with the temporary disap-
pearance of the water, but the holding Of
it in reserve. 1t will be allowed to run
in its natural channel as the loss, from
percolation or absorption is only slight
AS a matter of fact, the evaporation Is
reduced to a minimum while the stream
is below the surface.
These problems are now engaging the
attention of Professor Stannard in his
work. The town Of Mackay is in the
center of the Big-Lost river irrigation
district, and the people of that section
are wide awake to the proposed storage
reservoir enterprise They have an ac-
tive Organization among the irrigators.
and have raised money to help along the
project. The people are students of the
great problem. and have encouraged
State Engineer Ross to aid them in stor-
ing water.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Gen. AIexander's Speech at West Point

II is not surprising that GeOrgia's Con-
federate veterans feel somewhat hurt
and chagrined at the remarks made at
West Point. n. Y. at it's late commence
rent exercises by Gen E. p. Alexander.
who was selected by the authorities TO
speak from the Confederate standpoint.
HIS subject was the Confederate Vete-
ran" He spoke for the class OF 1857. and
during the course OF his remarks said:
Whose vision is now so dull that he
1,res ret recognize the blessing Il is to
rs---self and TO his chi,Iren to live in an
andfvsSed country7 Who would today
relegate his own state TO the position IL
would hold I'm the world were IL declared
a sovereign. as are the states Of Central
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
The People and the Railroads.
Albany Herald.


The Atlanta Journal of yesterday has a
well timed editorial on the subject OF the
recent Democratic primary and the rail-
roads-the significance of the result as
between the successful candidate for gov
ernor, Hon. J. NJ. Terrell, and Hon. Du-
pont Query. who sought to make the sins
and shortcomings of the railroads lead
ing issue, and received less votes than
either of the three candidates in the race.
The Journals editorial appears to be
fair presentation of the case, and it should
also serve as timely admonition to the
railroads and all others concerned.
The railroads and their practices, in
GLIDING the charge of lobbying, were on
trial only so far as their Indictment by
Candidate Query in his campaign avail
ed. The people may have been convinced
that the railroads were guilty of all the
sins charged up to them by Mr.. Query,
but his efforts to connect Mr.. Terrell with
the railroad interests of the state or to
make him in any way responsible for their
sins in the past or their designs upon the
people and the state in the future sig
many Jailed.
The grand duke Of Saxe-Weimar Is
Is years old, and is said to be the richest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

The semI-WeekIy Journal Is the off.
cIal organ of the Southern Cotton
Growers Protective Association, and
through it's columns you will be adj
vlsed of all matters Of interest pertain
Ing to the crop, and you cannot afford
to be without the paper. Renew now
and get all the news.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Stuffed Prunes.

Take a pound OF fine. large prunes,
wash carefully and soak over night: re-
move the stone by making an opening on
each side of the prune and insert a table
spoonful Of finely chopped English wal
nuts and almonds.-People's Home Jour
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

full size and vigor. Simply send your
name and address to DIR. Knapp Medical
Co., 3434 Hull building. Detroit, Mich,
and they will gladly send the free receipt
with full directions so any man may
easily cure himself at home. This Is GER
tainly most generous offer, and the fol-
lowing extracts taken from their daily
mail. show what men think Of their gener-
osity:
Dear slrs-Please accept my sincere thanks
for yours Of recent date. I have given your
treatment a thorough test and the benent nes
been extraordinary. 1t has completely Draceo
me up. am Just as vigorous az when DoS
end yo1 Sannot realize how happy an
Dear Sirs-fohT method worked bsautfruiiy.
Results were exactly what needed strength
and vigor have completely returned ana en-
largement Is entirely satisfactory.
Dear Sirs-Yours was received ana mao 20
trouble in making Of the receipt as olrecteo,
and can truthfuliy say Il IL boon 70 Neak
men. / am greatly improved In size, strength
and yiSor.'
All correspondence Is strictly conf
Dental. mailed in plain. sealed envelope.
The receipt is free for the asking and
they want every man to have IL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Simple Remedy For Asthma.

Extract the juice of eight lemons and
mix carefully with one ounce of honey
and one ounce of cod liver oil. Take a
tablespoonful of the mixture when the
cough comes on.-Good Literature.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

Correspondence on home topics or
subjects OF especial interest 20 wo-
men Is invited Inquiries or letters
should be brief and clearly written
IN ink on one side OF the sheet.
Write direct to Mrs. w. H. Fell
ton, Editor Home Department Semi
weekly Journal, Cartersvflle. Ca
No inquiries answered by mall
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

Hoods Sarsaparilla positively cures even
when all other medicines fail. 1t has
recotd Of success unequaled by any other
medicine. Be sure to get Hoods and only
TTooa,-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

Pirates have appeared on the coast Of
Cuba, but the Inhabitants are not in the
least alarmed since their experience with
some United States officials.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Weak Men
Cured Free
Send Name and Address Today-You
Can Have IL Free and Be Strong
and Vigorous for Life.
INsUREs LOVE AND A HAPPY HOME

How any man may quickly cure himself
after years Of suffering from sexual weak
ness. lost vitality, night losses. varicoceles
etc, and enlarge small weak organs %
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

The grand duke Of Saxe-Weimar is
Is years old, and is said to be the richest
Vbachelor in Europe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-10-10

water are fed into the hopper at the
rear end as the drum is revolved, power
being obtained either from a electric
motor connected to the trolley wire
or from steam engine. AS the mate
rial becomes thoroughly mixed and
ready for discharge the pivoted beam
on which the drum rests is tilted for
ward, without interfering with tho
rotation of the mixer, which then de-
livers a portion of its contents into
a barrow set beneath tbs mouth, to
be wheeled to the exact Spot where it
is needed in preparing the roadway,
or by keeping the machine in close
touch with the workmen the concrete
may be delivered direct to the road
bed without further handling. AS the
machine can be built with large ca
pacity and is thorough in its work it
will probably be found more econom-
ical in use than the fat mixing boards
on which the concrete is now COM
monty mixed with hoes in the hands
of laborers. William j. Judd, of New
York city, is the patentee.-Louisville
Courier-Journal.