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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
SOUTHERN NEGRO CONGRESS.

The southern negro congress will hold
its second annual session in Galveston
next month. beginning July l and continu-
ing FIVE days.
The first meeting of this congress was
held in Jackson, Miss. last July. There
was a very large attendance then and a
much larger one is expected this year.
The object of the congress is most COM
mendable and it's first meeting indicated
that its purpose will be pursued in prac-
tical and judicious way.
1t is hoped and believed by the sensible
and conservative negroes who are direct
ing this movement that it may result in
advancing greatly the welfare of the ne
gro race in the south. They realize that
a better understanding between the whites
and the negroes will be immensely bene-
fetal TO both.
The addresses made and the resolutions
adopted at the congress last year were
on the line that leads most surely to i'm
provement of the negro's condition.
From the character Of the leaders of this
movement we may expect like counsels to
prevail again and to be even more effec-
tive than they have yet proved, as the
organization has grown and reached a
much larger number of southern negroes.
We believe that the southern negro con-
gress, wisely directed. may accomplish
much good. Those who are engaged in it
and striving so earnestly to build up a
wholesome influence for it deserve the
sympathy and encourag cement of the white
citizens of this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
THE sELwEEKLY ATLANTA

hard to conceive one that would better
deserve that title
The Beidler bill provides for the assem-
bling of a convention representing the
war department. postofice department,
agricultural department, interior depart
ment of the federal government, as well
as every state and territory in the union.
Such a convention would be composed
largely of men who have made a special
study of the construction and care OF
roads. From it we might therefore rea-
sonably expect recommendations that
would be of immense value to congress,
the state legislatures and county boards
in their legislative and administrative pro-
visions for road work
The convention might also lay the basis
of a national good roads policy that
would benefit the country quite as much
as the governments labor and expendi-
ture for river and harbor Improvement
The Beidler bill is one of the most prac-
teal and promising measures that has
been proposed to congress IN a long time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.

Most remedies for prejudice seems to be fatal.
An idle tongue is one that works overtime.
A thing of beauty is Joy while it continues
to draw.
It costs more to be stingy than it does to be
charitable.
If you would make woman angry abuse
her physician.
Importantly Is simply holding on till you get
There is no place like the home of young
mans best girl.
slaughter-sale prices haven't struck the
meat markets yet
Candor compels some men to admit that they
are above the average.
Successful men have no time to go back and
cover up their footprints.
Every time a lazy man looks at the clock
the day becomes longer.
Men who prevaricate are just as little ap-
preciated as are ordinary liars.
Business is never lively with the undertaken,
no matter how busy he may be.
Fashionable charity keeps the left hand fully
posted as TO the operations of the right.
woman works almost as hard buying
things as her husband does in paying for them
Many a good man has strayed into the
crooked path by following the direction Of a
corkscreW.
1t isn't work that kills It's the worry caused
by having TO work that increases the under
takers bank balance.
1t is always cowardly to speak i'll of a man
behind his back, and IT is often dangerous to
say 1t to his face.
Many a rapid youth finds II easier to contest
his fathers win after the old man is dead than
while he was on earth.
There are several kinds Of talking machines
candle to those in evidence at an old-fashioned
sewing circle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.

new 10TH ETeSS
Married life is dough, the leaven Of which is
an occasional caller.
In a controversy between two women there
is much to be said on both sides.
A woman's idea of learning how to play
game is to learn how to count the points
There is nobody who has so large a respect
for widower as the man who isn't yet.
A funny thing about a position in society is
that after you have II you don't need 1t any
more.
The difference between a red-headed man and
a red-headed woman is that she seems to be
proud OF it,
II some men were able to make money as
easily al they make trouble their wealth would
soon become burdensome.
You can tell whether a woman cares for you
by the way she tries to make you believe you
don't care for other women.
Lots of people would rather eat corned beef
and cabbage IL they weren't afraid the ser
wants would laugh at them
The man who knows how to build fire in
the parlor CRATE is a great deal nearer to the
Accomplishment of the unattainable than he
ever dreams of.
When a mans appetite for dinner is not as
good as usual his wife begins to fret right
away about whether he is wearing the right
weight of underwear.
You can never make woman understand
that If there are two windows in room and
YOU screen one of them you don't necessarily
keep out half the mosquitoes that otherwise
would get in.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23

NEW YORK, June 2O.-Former Presi-
dent Cleveland, speaking at the opening
of the Tilden Club last night, said:
IT have been urged to participate in
this occasion by those who have assured
me that this handsome structure is to
be dedicated tonight to the rehabilitation
and consolidation of the democratic par
ty, under the inspiration of name which
during the days of democratic strength
and achievement was honored in every
democratic household. Such an assur-
ance made to one who followed with
hearty devotion the leadership of Samuel
j. Tilden when living and who has since
found in his career and fame the highest
incentive to democratic steadfastness,
could hardly fail to overcome the tempta-
lions of my contented retirement from
political activity. Perhaps there are those
who could define my position as one of
Punishment in stead of retirement.
Against this 1 shall not enter a protest.
1t is sufficient for me in either case, that
/ have followed in matters of difference
within our party the teachings and coun-
sci of the great democrat in whose name
party peace and harmony are tonight
invoked. No confession of party sin
should therefore be expected of me. /
have none to make; nor do crave politi-
cal absolution.' / am here to take counsel
with others processing the same party
faith, concerning the democratic situation.
l suppose we all are convinced that this
situation might be improved, and some
of us may think it is perilously under
mined. Whatever the measure of its i'm
pairment may be, our condition as an
organization cannot be improved by call
ing each other harsh names. nor by in
augurating a system of arbitrary pro-
scription and Punishment. The members
of a business firm in financial embar-
rassment should not sit down and look in
each others faces in mute despair; Meth
er will they regain financial soundness or
the confidence of the business community
by recrimination and quarrel; nor will
any member of the firm aid in it's resto-
ration to solvent strength by an angry
insistence upon a continuation of the
business methods which have invited its
embarrassment.
Democratic Party Not InsolVent.
The Democratic party is very far from
political insolvency, but no one here
should be offended by the suggestion that
it's capital and prospects have suffered
serious injury since Mr.. Tilden was elect
ed president Then and afterwards north
ern Democratic states were not rare curl
osities, northern Democratic senators,
now practically extinct, were quite nu-
merous, and northern Democratic gov
ernors, now almost never seen, were fire.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
FEDERAL AID TO ROADS.

The good roads movement that seems to
be going over the whole country is one of
the best signs of the times. 1t is per-
haps, better evidence of real progress
than Industrial enterprise of any other
character.
When a community once gets well
started in good road building it is very
likely to keep it up, for every advance
on this line gives fresh object lesson
of the practical value of good roads and
the wastefulness of bad ones.
For several years past a campaign Of
popular education on this subject has
been carried on in every section of the
country by individuals and organizations,
by newspapers and magazines and to a
very notable extent by the federal gov
eminent through it's admirably conduct
ed department of agriculture. The rail-
roads have also given it very valuable aid.
This work has seemed in many localities
to have little effect and there has been
much to discourage those who have de-
voted themselves to ii. But they have
kept bravely on and now on all sides the
fruits of their labors are beginning to ap-
pear. 1t is a safe prediction that there will
be more miles of first-class roadway laid
in the United States this year than in
any previous year of our history. 1t has
become much easier than IL formerly was
to interest the masses Of the people, the
farmers, the business men, men of prop
erty and professional men-the public
generally-in this subject, which concerns
us all and touches all our in
terests. Interest in road improve
ment is growing into enthusiasm for it as
larger proportion of the people are COM
ing to appreciate it's Importance and prof
fitableness.
We are at the beginning of a great era
of road building in this country which is
equivalent to saying that we are MAX
ing surer the way to the substantial de-
velopment and progress of the country.
Representative Beidler, of Ohio, has in
troduced in congress a bill which should
receive the hearty support of men of all
political opinions.
1t is emphatically a measure for the ad-
vancement of the public welfare; It is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
HARMONY WILL RESTORE DEMOCRACY"
SAYS CLEVELAND IN NOTABLE SPEECH

alton whose robbing exactions are far be-
yond the needs Of economical and legiti-
mate government expenditures. which
purchases support by appeals to sordiness
and greed, and which continually corrupts
the public conscience.
What but infatuation with the visage or
defeat can explain the subordination or
these things by Democrats when they pre-
pare for battle?
If we are TO have a rehabilitation and
realignment Of our party in the sense
suggested, il is important that 1t be done
openly and with no mystery or double
meaning Our people are too much on the
alert to accept political deliverances they
do not understand; and the enthusiasm OF
the Democratic rank and file does not
thrive on mystery.
The democratic harmony of which we
hear so much cannot be effectively con-
structed by mathematical rule nor by
formal agreement on the part of those
who have been divided, that there shall
be harmony. 1t grows up naturally when
true democratic principles are plainly
announced, when democratic purposes
are honestly declared and when, as
result of these confidence and enthusi-
asm stir the democratic blood. 1t was
such harmony as this, growing out Of
such conditions which with the battle cry
of 'Tilden and Reform gave us the dem
ocratic victory of 1876 against odds great
enough to discourage any but har-
monious democracy, and against an OPP
posing force brazen and desperate enough
to take from US by downright robbery
what the voters Of the land gave to US.
Democratic Opportunity at Hand.
1 believe the times point to another
democratic opportunity as near at hand,
but 1 believe we shall reap the fruits
of il only by following the line of con-
duct I have indicated. In any event,
have a comforting and abiding faith in
the indestructibility of the party which
has so many times shown its right to
live and its power for good; and L am
sure the reserve Of patriotic democratic
wisdom will at some time declare itself
in the rescue of our country and our
party.
Ny days of political activity are pasti
and shall not hereafter assume to par
ticipate in party councils. am abso-
lutely content with retirement; but 1
still have one burning, anxious political
aspiration. I want to see before die the
restoration to perfect health and suprem-
acy Of that democracy whose mission ie
is to bless the people-a democracy true
to itself-untempted by clamor-unmoved
by the gusts of popular passion and un-
corrupted by offers of strange alliance
the democracy of patriotism-the de-
mocracy of Tilden. and the democracy
that deserves and wins success.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23

quently encountered.
If this state of impairment exists, an
instant duty presses upon the managers
of the Democratic establishment, and one
which they cannot evade with honor.
Those of us less prominent in the party
the rank and file-are longing to be led
through old Democratic ways to old Dem
ocratic victories. We were never more
ready to do enthusiastic battle than now,
If we can only be marshaled outside the
shadow of predestined defeat. Is it too
much to ask our leaders to avoid paths
that are known to lead to disaster? Is it
too much to ask that proven errors be
abandoned, and that we be delivered from
a body of death, and relieved from the
burden of issues which have been killed
by the DEGREES of the American people?
Ought we not be fed upon something bet
ter than the husks of defeat? If these
questions are met in an honest, manly
fashion, believe it will be productive Of
the best kind of Democratic harmony.
In dealing with new issues we of the
Democratic faith are extremely fortunate
in the simplicity of Democratic standards
and the ease with which new questions
can be measured by those standards. A
party based upon. care for the interests
of all the people as their aggregate con-
dition demands. with no unjust favorit-
ism for any particular class; a party de-
voted to the plan of popular government
as our fathers ordained 1t and for the
purposes which they sought TO establish;
a party whose conservatism opposes dan
gerous and un-American experiments and
yet puts no barrier in the way of genuine
and safe progress, ought to be able to deal
with new questions in a manner quite con-
sistent with Democratic doctrine and
stimulating to Democratic impulses and
instincts.
Gaudy Issues Must Be Eschewed.
Let us not forget. however. that it is
not in the search of new and gaudy is
sues. nor in the Interpretation of strange
visions that a strong and healthy democ-
racy displays it's splendid power. Another
party may thrive on the ever shifting
treatment of the ever shifting moods OF
popular restlessness. or by an insincere
play upon unreasoning prejudice and sell
fish anticipation, but the Democratic par
ty never. Democracy has already in store
the doctrines for which ii fights it's sue
cessful battles, and it win have them in
store as long as the people are kept from
their own, and just as long as their rights
and interests are sacrificed, by favoriusm
in government care, by inequality in gov
eminent burdens, by the encouragement
of huge industrial aggregations that
throttle individual enterprises by the reck-
less waste of public money, and by the
greatest of all injuries, as it underlies
nearly all others, system of tariff tax
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Queen Wilhelmina, when in health. insists
upon knowing the contents of every document
she signs.
The emperor Of Japan is 20 confer the high
est decoration within his gift upon Lord Sails
bury ip honor Of the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
Kingdom Gould, George Gould's 14-year-old
son, is one of the best polo players in the
country, outclassing his father, who is a good
hand
Prince Henry has found in the possession OF
q sailor Of his squadron gold watch formerly
owned by the princes great-grandmother,
Queen Louise.
Congressman Norton, Of Ohio. is the owner
OF a watch made from cannon captured by
Napoleon during the Egyptian campaign, the
charm being once worn by Marshal Ney.
Because guests at Washington banquet all
arose when Miss Alice Roosevelt entered, So
cial circles are agitated to whether or not
such action is obligatory in etiquette.
Robert Swan, who for forty-six years
the head Of the Winthrop School for Girls, in
Boston. and who died a few days ago, was
pioneer in the introduction of instruction in
useful industry into the public schools of Bos-
ton and the country
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23

The opening Of the Tilden club Thursday
night was an occasion that will inspire
Democratic hopes and help forward the
cause Of Democratic harmony upon which
the future OF the party must depend.
The speakers Of the evening were Gro
yer Cleveland, David B. Hill. Governor
Montague, of Virginia, Hon. William A.
Castor, Of Boston. and Ex-Mayor Tag
CART, Of Indianapolis.
The meeting certainly was from first to
last in accord with the purpose and spirit
OF those Democrats who organized the
Tilden club ito promote the best interests
OF the Democratic party" as the chair
man put 1t.
All of the speakers proclaimed good
Democratic doctrine and all seemed TO be
deeply impressed with tn necessity OF
bringing the party back to the standards
which II followed TO victory and in desert
ing which IL made sure Of defeat. But
the chief interest Of the occasion centered
in the address OF Mr.. Cleveland.
He never spoke more aptly, though his
public utterances have been almost invar-
iably strong and impressive.
His speech Thursday night will sink deep
into the mind of the country and by mil
lions Of Democrats will be regarded as
the rallying cry 10 victory in 1904.
We do not mean TO say that there Is
any evidence OF a movement 10 make Mr..
Cleveland the Democratic candidate for
president in 1904.
We do not believe that he will counte-
nance any such EFFORT on the part of his
enthusiastic friends and we have no doubt
that be meant exactly what he said when
he referred to his contented retirement
from politics.
But he is looked upon by the great ma
jority of Democrats as the wisest leader
OF their party, and in its coming contests
It will have no ADLER or more effective
champion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23

man has recently won something like a
fair chance in the fields of knowledge and
practical endeavor. She is proving so well
her right to these opportunities and her
capacity to use them nobly that they will
never be taken from her. On the contra
~. there is sure to be still larger en-
ployment of the genius of women in more
and more lines of the worlds work.
1t is idle to resist the tendency, and it
is blessed thing for civilization, govern
ment and society that it has became ire
sistible.
Women are gaining wonderfully in
knowledge and power while they are los
ing none Of the graces and charms which
we prize in them so highly.
The feudal idea of woman's proper
sphere has given way to the broader, bet
ter and more benefcent theory which
men are putting into practice with such
superb results.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23

patronage of the city government for the
purpose of a fight against Macks domina-
ton in the city primaries. Mack staggered
at first, caught his second breath. There
was one short, sharp round, and the Shee-
han-Hill army including the mayor and
a score of other Office-holding generals fell
in a heap battered and beaten.
Sheehan hated Mack, and the hatred was
returned in full measure, although the lat
ter was always wont to smile in the face
o. his foe, and did so, even when on sew
eral occasions they have almost come to
blows. Until recently they had not spoken
to each other for years. Now they seem
on friendly terms.
Is this new friendship sincere? Upon
that question bitches the success Of Mack.
Few there are who believe II. None can
believe that Sheehan and Hill would let
slip any opportunity to wrest from Mack
the power he has torn from their hands.
None believes that Mack does not know
this. and that he counts on their help to
succeed in the new policy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
DETECTION OF NORMAN E. MACK EFFACES
BRYANISM IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Norman z. Mack, it is presumed, is de-
pending for success more upon the trou-
bles of the enemy than he is upon the aid
of the new allies whom he himself de-
prived of their power for good or harm.
William c. Warren, editor of The CONNER
cial, the Platt leader in this section of
Western New York, has as much of a
fight on his hands as has the Democratic
leader. George z. Matthews. editor of The
Express; Edward II. Butler, editor Of The
News; Ottoman Reinecke, editor of The
Freie Presse. and John Neff. county audi
tor-peculiar bed-fellows by the way-have
lined up against the Warren leadership
while Warren retains the friendship Of
Fred Greiner and Henry w. Brendel, col
lector of the port. and has drawn TO his
support Charles f. Kingslek editor of The
Review, and the irrepressible Rowland B.
Mahany, former congressman, who in the
late campaign were his implacable foes.
There will be war enough on both sides
to satiate the cravings of the most san
culinary nature.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
APHoRIsMs.

Our failures pave the road to ruin or sue
cess--Gannetty
Disappointment and distress are often bless
ings in disguise.-Havergal.
Every day should be distinguished by at least
one particular act Of l0ve.-Lavater.
Truth is violated by falsehood. and ii may be
equally outraged by silence.-Ammien-
The sunshine Of life is made up of very little
beams that are bright all the time.-Arkin
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but
In rising every time that we fall--Confueius-
The great secret Of success in life is to be
ready when your opportunity comes.-Dis-
raeli
1t is worth a thousand pounds year to have
the habit Of looking on the bright side OF
things.-JOhnson.
Never think that Gods delays are Gods de-
malls. Hold on; hold fast hold out. Patience is
geuius.-I3uffOn-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23

And stin we have no answer to our Oft
repeated question. says the Chicago Jour
nal. why IL Is that the loudest champions
OF the downtrodden Filipino are the New
England people who have grown rich and
lat on child-slavery I'm the Carolina cot
ton mfils-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
With His little Hatehet.

Walton News and Messenger.
We have heard nothing from the scheme to
put a local option plank in the platform since
our editorial on the subject. We therefore con-
clude that II must have been unanswerable and
that The Constitution and Journal have decided
that it is best for the party to follow the
precedents set two and four years agO-Just
leave it alone and say nothing about 1t.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
Yellow Streak viii Show.
CMontezuma Record. }


We have recently heard men say they would
not vote for Mr.. Terrell in the final election.
Upon this question we only say 1t is the solemn
duty of every true citizen of Georgia TO give
his support to the nominee Of the Democratic
party. II you do not support the nominee you
should not be given a voice In the primary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-23
CapltaI Punishment.

Perry Home Journal.)
It is said Editor Rainey of The Dawson
News. who will represent Terrell county in the
next legislature. proposes to introduce bill
to prohibit drinking Of liquor on the capitol
premises That would be capital law, provid-
Ing punishment for capitol offense.