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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
cREMArloN's SLOW GROWTH.

Though cremation as a substitute for
burial has been urged upon the people of
this country persistently for many years
past, and though some excellent reasons
have been offered for the reform, it has
made very slow progress. Mr.. John Storer
Cobb. honorary president Of the New
England Cremation society. has publish
ed a little volume which gives the first
specific and complete information on this
subject that we have seen.
During the last twenty-five years only
1881 human bodies have been cremated
in this country. What a very small pro-
portion this is may be roughly inferred
when it is remembered that the number
OF burials In the United States every year
exceed one million. At the end Of the year
1900 there were twenty-six crematoriums
in operation in this country. the first Of
which was established many years ago.
There are many reasons for the very
slow growth of cremation, the strongest Of
which is certainly the sentimental one.
The churches, while not making open
war upon this method of disposing of hui
man remains, look upon II with disfavor.
The argument in favor Of cremation is
based mainly upon hygienic considerations
and there is a prospect that these will
appeal 20 a greater number Of persons in
the early future.
A few months ago a physician who had
been the health officer of Charleston for
forty years died and left in his win a
provision that his body should be incin-
Grated. His example called forth common
dalton from many citizens OF Charleston,
a number OF whom organized a company
to establish a crematorium in that city.
We have not seen the announcement that
anything practical has yet come from this
movement.
There can be little doubt that cremation
viii be much more generally adopted than
# has yet been. The difficulty Of procur-
ing cemetery room in and near cities
grows constantly. and the prejudice
against cremation is decreasing.
Fifty years hence cremation will be
much more common than II is now. but
for a very long time to come the great
majority Of mankind will adhere to the
custom Of burying the dead.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
FUNSTON FURIoso.

There will be a very general qualification
over the fact that President Roosevelt has
laid HIS hand fiat and hard over General
Freddy Funston's too voluble mouth.
This very fresh officer was a great jaw
warrior before he captured Aguinaldo, but
after that feat he became an insufferable
bore and nuisance.
Every time he has appeared in public
since his return to the United States he
has expatiated and ranted at a most dis
gushing rate, telling US of the govern
ment's many sins Of omission and commits
sion by others, and of his own glorious
deeds, attacking savagely officials, states
men and citizens with whose views he
does not agree.
Constituting himself the law Of the
land and the highest court, he has issued
the decree that all persons in the United
States who dare to say that the policy
which is being pursued in the Philippines
is wrong should be hanged as traitors. He
has assailed ferociously those members Of
the law-making power Of the country who
condemn the crimes that have been COM
mitted in the Philippines in the name Of a
government that has established itself
as the liberator and defender of the peo-
pie.
Funston has "cut up" in many other
ways that SHOULD long ago have called
down upon him a reprimand from the
President, and he has reason to thank his
stars that he escapes a severer punish
ment than an order to stop his CAB about
Philippine questions.
But we must remember that the infiic-
tion must he very hard for Funston to
bear. He will probably regard himself as
a victim of a base ingratitude on the part
of his country, and. though he can rave
no more where anybody can hear him, he
may find it some satisfaction to follow the
example of the Irishman's owl and keep
up "a devil Of a thinking"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
GEORGIA CATTLE RAISING.

There is lesson in the outrageous ex-
tortion of the beef trust by which Georgia
can profit largely If her farmers will act
upon it.
Knowing ones have long been aware
that there is money In cattle raising in
this state. Enterprising men who were
careful in the selection of breeds and in
telligent in providing for the needs Of
their herds have succeeded in this In
dustry in every section of Georgia. Mr..
Stevens, State Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, has great faith in the possibilities
of this industry. He has watched close
" the efforts that have been made in it
and their results have been very encour-
aging.
The reports Of the commissioners give
important information on this subject and
we believe they will induce many Geor-
gia farmers to engage, to greater or
less extent, in cattle raising.
Georgia has made much greater pro-
gress in this direction during the last
few years than most of her own people
are aware of. There has been a marked
Improvement in the quality of Georgia
raised cattle as we'll as in their num-
bers. The importation of high grade cat
tie by farmers and butchers who raise
and pack beef on a large scale has been
Of incalculable benefit to the state.
Cattle can be raised in Georgia at a
cost which would make them profitable
at much lower prices for beef than those
which now prevail.
Georgia lands in almost every part of
the state produce abundantly grasses and
forage upon which cattle thrive remark
ably well. Georgia lands are cheaper
than those of many other states which
have a revenue in cattle. The climate
of nearly every portion Of this state is
admirably adapted to cattle and sheep
and home made beef of fine quality is
sold in every Georgia city and almost
every Georgia town every day.
Present conditions are such as to ope-
rate for the establishment of the cat
tie industry on a large scale in this state
and we look for a great advance in this
respect in the early future.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Of the last-named disease has occurred
since July 1900
''The prospect for escaping reinfection
from yellow fever grows more and more
hopeful as the months pass, and each
month strengthens the claim that is made
that this disease has been eradicated from
Havana. At the end Of February, hve
months had elapsed since the last case
occurred, and when we consider that for
a hundred years Havana has never been
free from yellow fever for single month,
this claim seems very strong. We feel
confident now that Havana will have no
more yellow fever until it is introduced
from some infected point outside of
Cuba"
Is there city OF more than 100000 people
in the United States that can show as
good a bill of health for February as this
duly accredited one for Havana?
The difference between American and
Spanish ideas Of civilization could not
be more impressively illustrated than it
is shown forth by the health conditions
of Havana under the domination Of each.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
HAvANA,s REGENERATION.

There has never been such a wonderful
revolution of the health conditions of
city in so short a time as that which
was effected in Havana within three years
after its occupation by United States
troops.
There is the best authority for the
statement that Havana has been con-
verted within this brief period from one
OF the foulest and sickliest cities into one
Of the very cleanest and most phenom-
enally healthfuL The population of Ha-
vana is estimated at 275,OOO; 10000 white,
and 1900 colored.
Major w. c. Gorgas, chief sanitary off,
Ger Of Havana, in his sanitary report for
the month of February makes authentic
statements which are Of direct and i'm
portant concern to this country because
Havana and Cuba generally had been for
many years until recent date the breeding
place Of diseases, especially yellow fever,
which extended TO our coast, and fire.
auentIy became epidemic over a large area
OF the United States. Major GOrgas says:
During the last year OF the Spanish
occupation, 1898. there were p, 252 deaths
in Havana, giving rate Of 9l.03; the next
year, 1899, the first year of the American
occupation. we had S15S deaths. giving
a rate OF 1857: I'm 1900. we had 6.lO2 deaths.
a rate Of 2L40; in 1901, $40 deaths occurr-
ed, a rate OF 22.1. This month we had
Ss1 deaths. which record, If maintained
for the year. will give 4.692 deaths. and a
rate OF 1905.
THE number Of deaths from contagious
diseases has been exceedingly small; from
typhoid fever, only 3; scarlet fever, /;
diphtheria, /; smallpox, none. Not a case
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
WILL HELP ONLY THOSE
WHO HELP THEMSELVES

the speakers thus far-and they have been
made mainly by southern mems that aid
should be extended to the rural common
schools, in the establishing OF normal
training, and furnishing sufficient funds
for at least an eight-months term. But
these same speakers argue that aid should
only be extended to those who show
disposition to help themselves. Counties
which by special taxation or private sub
scription augment the state appropriation
Dit is generally recognized that the state
cannot do 1t alb for their schools VIII
doubtless find that these people VIII will
ingly and quickly aid them. It 10 the
schools in the country and not those IN
the city with which this conference In the
main is dealing.
Several southern states, notably North
Carolina, Virginia and Alabama, have al
ready commenced under the leadership of
their governors, brainy, active progressive
and far-seeing men, an active propaganda
for the betterment of the rural schools.
Governor Aycock. of North Carolina
with the battle-cry free schools for ALL"
has set the Old North State ahame VITA
enthusiasm. No man in the south is in
more active sympathy with the aims and
purposes Of the Southern Education
board
His eloquent address today on education
and the voluntary tax is one OF the feat
ures OF the conference.
He has urged his people from the hust-
ings and through the press to vote a spec
cial tax in each county for the betterment
of the country school. In Guilford county
this was done and the Southern Education
board gave dollar for dollar for all that
was collected or subscribed. And now the
public schools in the county outside OF
Charlotte are to be aided In a similar
manner.
His work Is bearing fruit.
Governor Montague, Of Virginia, Il pur-
sueing a similar course and he has made
a splendid impression for himself and his
state on the members of the education
board. Governor Jelks, OF Alabama. who
is to make an address to the conferences.
and Governor Longino, of Mississippi, are
both manifesting the deepest interest in
the conference and have asked TO aid in
the movement which means so much Tor
this section.
It is the hope OF all Georgians here that
after this conference the interest in this
state will be heightened in the splendid
work now going on and that the great en-
thusiasm to be found in sister states win
at once be manifested here. 1t has never
been popular to tell the people to tax
themselves and perhaps no public men OF
brains and prominence win at once take
up this educational movement and advise
the people in the various counties to vote
an extra levy to provide their children
with schools that will remain open at
least eight months and which will teach
them how to fight the battle Of life.
But sooner or later, with or without the
aid OF politicians or public men II VIII
come, for there is nothing that can stop
the teachers and preachers OF Georgia
when backed by the minds and conscience
es Of the people themselves.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST

Trolly cars and motor buses are driving the
familiar London omnibus OF the streets.
One Of the highest shot towers in the world
is to be found at Villach. in Corinthia, where
there is a fall Of 249 feet.
In recent duel between shore artillery and
floating guns at Gibraltar the result was de-
cidedly in favor Of the coast batteries.
The extension of railways into the Scotch
Highlands is gravely declared TO have been
the cause Of the dep0pulation of the district.
Workmen's clubs are being extensively boy
cotted by brewers in the north Of England. The
reason assigned Is that such clubs attract Gus
tom from the tied public houses.
The famous Lowther Arcade, in the Strand
London's great toy market. is to be abandoned
to make room for new bank building.
II is unusual thing for a vessel plying
between Japan and London to CARR LOO. 900
fans Of all kinds as a single item of it's cargo.
The British navy has decided to build a new
class Of warshiPs. a little stronger than the
destroyer type, to be used for scouting pur-
poses.
Statistics prove that nearly two-thirds Of the
letters carried by the worlds postal services
ing people
Three-inch quick-hring guns Of the newest
patterns are TO be served out to the Rus
sian artillery in Eastern Siberia, at an ESTE
mated cost OF over s., 10000.
Nicaraguas latest purchase for her navy IL
the obsolete German war vessel Arminius,
which, being twenty years old, was about 20
h broken up at Hamburg.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
The REPUBLICAN SPLIT.

The more the events in the house Of
representatives last Friday are studied
the more significant do they appear.
They Indicate a breach in the Repub-
lican party on the tariff question that is
likely to have a powerful effect on the
next federal election. The Democrats
in the house showed that they are united
for tariff reform Of a very decided char
acter while the solidlty of the Republi-
cans against such a movement appears
to be irreparably broken. The Democrats
voted without dissent for the amendment
to the Cuban reciprocity bill which cut
down the differential on refined sugar
which according to the statement Of the
sugar trust insures $s,0OO,0 600 a year OF its
enormous profits. 1t is probable that this
special favor OF the government is respon-
sIble for a much larger part of the levy
which this monopoly exacts from the
people.
No less than 81 Republicans Joined with
the Democrats to adopt this amendment.
No such support of what may be fairly
called the radical tariff reform principle
has ever before been given from Repub-
lican ranks.
Luo WNAS hONCA OOAOAV ~
united, nor have Republicans ever before
been so divided on the tariff as they are
now.
1t is not probable that the Republicans
who stood up for tariff reform last Fri
day will be forced back into line next fall
by the party whip. They spoke then for
what appears to be the controlling and
growing sentiment Of the Republicans in
their districts and the presumption is that
these constituencies will nominate candi-
dates for congress who are in accord with
their views.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.)
The mornings seem to be getting up earlier
Of late.
"a" should. be dropped frcm the aipaabstI
Il makes men mean.
sweetening ones coffee Is the nrst stirring
event OF the day.
man may be every inch q gentleman ana
not very tall at that.
The man who loves his wife's relations e. -
blessed he Is scarce.
Some men seem to think the milk OF human
kindness flows only from bottles.
There is nothing original about Wall street,
which IS noted for its quotations.
The absent may be at fault. but those pres
ent are always supplied with excuses.
The man who makes the best Of everything
should have no trouble In disposing OF his
wares.
When q man orders spring lamb in cheap
restaurant he begins TO realize how tough IL q
70 die young.
woman wants TO see everything that goes
on That Is probably why she stands In front
OF a mirror while dressing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Lord Mimic will leave Canada for England to
attend the coronation on June 10th.
The shah Of Persia is 10 visit Paris again
this summer and has reserved rooms at the
Elysee Palace hotel
President Roosevelt has been invited to ad-
dress the great triennial Sunday school con-
vention to be held in Denver in June next.
Reported to be 113 years DID, Mrs. Ellen
Eagan died last week at Carabane, County
Roscommon. She remembered the French in
vasion Of Ireland in 17sS.
The Rev. F. Lawrence, secretary Of the
Society of Kindness TO Animals, says the
Swiss government is about to call a conference
of the great powers to consider the protection
of animals employed in war.
An easy chair has been presented to Thomas
Dewar, a rural postman at kirkcaldy, who
has Just retired after thirty-four years service,
during which he tramped over 15O. 900 miles.
The Paris Academy of Medicine has given
the Victor Hugo prize of 1000 francs for the
best quinquennial work on. medical topics to
woman-Dr. Melanie Lipinska, of Warsaw
for her book entitled History Of Female
Physicians from Ancient Times to the Present
Day."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.

New York Press.
Mans consolation for anything is alcohol;
woman's tears.
Watch the vices and the virtues will take
care of themselves.
A pretty girls lips always ripe enough
If they are near enough to be reached.
The more friends man has in prosperity
the fewer people he can rely on in adversely.
The first time a woman gets married she
never dreams how different II is going to
seem the second or third time.
1t takes good woman to make bad woman
hate her.
An engaged girl never changes the color Of
her hair over night.
The woman with an absent husband has no
paddock on her fancy.
What woman doesn't tell about herself
causes many marriage.
The seasoned love OF twice-made widow
has it's reminiscent periods
widow just in mourning has a year to
study the colors that will match her better
than the old ones.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
BALDWIN OUTLINES
OBJECT OF MEETING

; The purposes Of the congress, as
, outlined by w. H. Baldwin, Jr., are
; as follows:
, First. To promote education in
, the whole country, irrespective OF
, race, sex or creed.
, Second. To develop public schools,
; especially rural schools.
Third. To encourage self-help, the
; urging Of local taxation for schools.
Fourth. The. training of school
; teachers, especially in the indus
trial departments.
, Fifth. To cooperate with institu-
? tions already established and to aid
; in their maintenance and improve
, ment.
Sixth. To cooperate with other
: institutions of learning.
, Seventh. To collect educational
; statistics.
: Eighth. To furnish information
; regarding education and to be the
, clearing house of educational sta
, tisticS.
; Ninth. To furnish the press with
; information looking to the advance
; ment of education interests.
; Tenth. To promote every form Of
, deserving educational work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28
NORTHERN PtHLANTtROPSTS IN THE SOUTH
NOT TO INTERFERE BUT TO COOPERATE
WITH OUR PEOPLE in EDUCATIONAL WORK

They Have Seen the Mistakes Made By Generous But Mis-
guided Phlanthropists IN the Past and Are Simply Work
ing Out Plan For Practical Distribution Of Present and
Future Donations Is Their Intention To Give Aid to
Already Established Institutions, and Especially To Foster
and Encourage Rural Schools.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

A New York jury awarded the widow of
Senry @. Dimon. who was killed I'm the
Park avenue tunnel accident. verdict for
$4,000 against the New York Central rail-
road. In Georgia a railroad can kill
dozen men for that price.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

The editor OF the Birmingham Age-Her-
aid has figured Il out that 60 hens will
lay go dozen eggs In a year. We can see
that EDITORS finish IL he tries to put his
theories into practice.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

A Baltimore court has decided that
when q woman strikes a man he may
hit back. But II she strikes him for one
81 these high-priced spring gowns he may
be too weak TO respond.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

And now comes John ID. Rockefeller. Jr,
and tells as that riches Is no bar 20
heaven" Probably not. in themselves. but
Il Is the things a man does in trying 10
set riches that lessons his chances for
heaven However. we hadn't been losing
any sleep on that score. anyway.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Forty-nine short horn cattle were sold
IN Kansas City the other day for S2S,O00
The beef trust win doubtless feel that this
e sufficient justification for fits recent ac-
ton In raising the price OF beef.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

The trunk manufacturers have been hit
q hard blow. Certain western railroads
have passed an order requiring baggage
smashers 70 be more careful In the fu-
ture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

There r. a growing suspicion that the
Republicans are aiding and abetting Sen
ator Jimkay Jones In his determination to
remain at the head OF the Democratic ma
fionai committee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Speaking about Joint debates. how would
you Ike 20 own the privilege for twenty
round go between the Rev. Sam Jones and
cur old friend. the Hon. Joe Hill Hall, Of
BibbR
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Estrada Palma intimates that he wants
only one term as president OF Cuba Per-
haps he suspects that there amt a goin'
20 be any more terms
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Somehow, we can't help feeling that
Uncle Andy Carnegie Is rather inclined to
overdO the hot air act when he tells US
that poverty IS a rich heritage"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

The A. p. A must be sure enough dead.
It hasn't chirped; notwithstanding that
President Roosevelt has appointed Arch
bishop Ryan, head of the Roman Catholic
church in Philadelphia, to succeed the
late Episcopal Bishop Whipple as a mem
Der of the Indian commission.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

In order to prevent suicide on the Central
London railway the company has removed the
planking at its various stations between the
central rail and the line next the platform.
Any one who jumps in front of train, must,
It Is said, fall into the recess thus formed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Il IS important that the whiskey trust
Is thinking OF taking an active part in
politics next fall This Is calculated TO
force from Mr. Query a hoarse chuckle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Really, the FIRE insurance trust shouldn't
object 70 the public hollering Just a little
bit; for, holiering sometimes relieves pain
20 . certain extent, even II IL doesn't re-
move e.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

The Beers no doubt feel that there Is
something Of the eternal fitness OF things
about erecting monument to Cecil
Rhodes on Devils Peak"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

The Washington Star offers this sage
suggestion: Politics Is like any other
game The people who talk most about IL
do not as a rule play Il best"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Joint debates or no joint debates. It is
our deliberate opinion that the man who
goes into an exhibit bout with Sam Jones
takes his character in his own hands.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

The way the Cubans received Tomas
Estrada Palma would seem TO indicate
that the feeling in that country against
foreigners Is dying out.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

Congressman Champ Clark. Of Missou-
ri. says Secretary Hays memorial Grafton
on President Mckinley was a brilliant
literary production. but a Republican
speech
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-28

However. no uneaslness need be felt
about the size OF the railroad lunch cOun-
ter sandwich until the leather trust be-
gins 10 get in its work.