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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
PHYSICIAN
ENDORSES INEBRIATE ASYLUM

To the Editor of The Journal:
I notice for last few days several ar
ticles advocating the establishment Of an
inebriate sanitorium for Georgia. Es-
pecially did 1 notice the article from the
pen of that good and noble man, DR.. T..
o. Powell, of the Georgia State Santa
rum, whose opinion ought to be regarded
pre-eminent. on such diseases. to any man,
north or south of Dixon line. II you will
ailew me endorse all they have written
as to the great need Of such an institution
for this class of people who have unfortu-
nately got this awful disease. some by IN
heritance (Which Is the saddest form),
and some the habit has been acquired. 1t
is sad, but nevertheless true, that the use
Of alcohol is growing to be alarming TO
the people of our land. We can find
great many good reasons for such place
for these poor fellows to be cured and
restored to their wives and to their
oftentimes shoeless children. Now l do
admit that in consumption and in proper
doses and commence in The incipient stage
II will prolong life sometimes to good old
age. but so few can use It without finally
ending in an asylum or filling an inebri-
ate's grave. 1 will admit also that few
forms of law and continued fines it will
hold the patient over the crisis, acting
as supporter and arterial stimulant. How
ever, any man with ordinary intelligence
can see all over this southland that the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
GREEKS ALL LAUGH
AT CAPTAIN CANARES

Atlanta's Greek colony did not know
whether to be amused or indignant Thurs
day over the publication of a story
that Captain" Victor Canares and the
Greeks of Atlanta were about to depart
for New York by first train, there to take
a boat for Greece, to repel the Bulgarians
and fight for the rule of that country in
Macedonia. At first they smiled, and then
they grew angry.
When The Atlantis, a Greek paper pub
lished in New York, was distributed by
George and Pete Brown, Greek mer-
chants on Decatur street and Central ave-
nue., Canares read the war news with con-
stantly growing indignation and fevered
enthusiasm. He Immediately organized
company with himself as captain, and,
according to other Greeks, he was SER
geant, corporal and private.
Pete Brown, who is one OF the most
prominent Of the Greek colony in Atlanta.
stopped selling cigars a moment this morn
ing to talk about Canares. At first he was
reticent, as If he had never heard of the
gallant young captain" Then he scowled
with a deep, furrowing frown and said:
"Canares? Bah! Wheels! No goodt'
The same expressions were echoed by
Peter Michel who furnishes bananas and
oranges to all who want them at the cor
ner of Whitehall and Alabama streets.
He could hardly speak, trying to swallow
his disgust.
HE is-what you call it-ah, bughouse!
He has the bug The Greeks are not going
to fight in Bulgaria. 1 know nothing of
the cablegram Canares is supposed to
have sent"
other Greeks said the same thing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
WHY Mr.. eUERRY WILL, ~
SUPPORT THE HON. JOE HALL

To the Editor of The Journal:
\ Quite good deal has been said IN your,
columns concerning Mr.. Guerry's support
Of Mr.. Hall, Mr.. Query being a prohibi-
ZIONIST and Mr.. Hall an anti All appear
to wonder at the situation and are at a
loss to know whether or not Mr.. Guerry
will vote for Mr.. Hall.
OF course he win. There are four cam
didates in the race for the legislature
from Bibb. Not one Of them is a prohi-
bitionist. yet three Of them must be cleo
ted.
is It any wonder that Mr.. Query should
vote for his law partner. under these cir
cumstances, even though he be an anti
prohibitionist2
Furthermore, Joe Hall is the most lib
eral man on the prohibition question OF
any of the four running in Bibb. He IS
an ayowed anti-barroom man and he. at
least, has always been fair toward pro-
hibition.
1 do not assume to know how Mr..
Guerry will vote, but II he follows the
line of common sense, as he has always
done, it seems to me he win vote for his
law partner.
If there were three prohibitionists in the
Bib county race, I suspect he would
cut Mr.. Hall out.
Very truly yours,
JOHN w. GREER
Macon CO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
SHOULD BE SLOW TO
REMOVE PUBLIC SERVANTS

CRAWFORDVILLE,.C Ga, April l.
To the Editor Of The Journal:
Were it generally accepted that public
Office is a pubic trust it would wholly
efface the theory and practice Of rotation
In Office. What the public should require
of those who are called to positions OF
trust is efficient and faithful service. The
idea of comforting favor should not be
allowed to enter. Accepting it as the fore
most consideration to get the best service
1t appears altogether probable that better
service will be secured from one who mas
had some experience than from one who
has yet to learn the practical detail or his
duty. The terms for which our officers
are elected are nearly all short. This -
as it should be. They should be reminded
very frequently that they are responsible
to the people for the manner in which
they discharge their duties. and be made
to realize that failure will involve remov-
al But while displacement may be held
up as a stimulus to good service, It should
be actually inflicted as seldom as possible.
II should never be done capriciously. The
incumbent who has done well should not
be thrust out for the sake of one whose
ability has yet to be tried. Tt should never
be said of one, He has held his place long
enough so long as he performs his duty
faithfully and efficiently. This rotation
theory precludes the possibility of ever
having officers of the highest order Of
merit.
Several of the two thousand who are
presenting themselves as candidates for
Office are challenging their opponents to
joint debates. We do not favor their pro-
posal, and we think that we have good
reasons for our disfavor. These debates
might indeed be a matter of some amuse-
ment to the people. but few Of them have
time to indulge in such amusement. A
great pressure Is now upon our people to
be busy at their several vocations. But
could they spare the time to attend joint
debates, 1t would not be well for them TO
do so. There is small probability they
would learn anything. All of these candi-
dates profess to belong to the same polit-
ical party, and the issues between them
are almost wholly personal. debate be-
tween any two of them will be sure to
take the form Of charges and counter
charges and angry feelings viii be GER
tainIy engendered- These ordinations and
determinations might be entertaining to a
crowd, but hardly prove profitable 1t is
bad enough for people to differ fercely
and angrily when some great question OF
principle is Involved, but 1t is tenfold
worse when they become wrought up to
high pitch in favor OF one or another
candidate. L. L. WEAKLY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
Result of "Absent treatment"
Ameriean Homeopathist.


A young woman, who is so-called
Christian Scientist had observed with a
growing pity a cripple who passed her
house daily. His efforts TO walk were so
evidently painful that she determined to
try the absent treatment" on him. After
the first few days Of her self-imposed task
she thought she noticed signs of improve
ment, and one day he appeared without
his crutch and walked with hardly limp
She was so 0verjoyed that she rushed To
the street, seized the. mans hand, and
said: MY dear friend, you must excuse
me, but 1 cannot refrain from rejoicing
with you over your cure. / have used
faithfully the absent treatment for your
inflrmity, and I cannot tell you how happy
am to see by your walk that you have
recovered" When the man rallied from
the bewildering effect of this sudden out
burst of present treatment he replied:
THANK We kindly, ma'am, for your inter-
est in me. 1 don't suppose 1t has hurt
me any But I may as well say 1 have
just got from A. A. Marks new wooden
leg with rubber foot, and it works splen-
did, ma am. The other old wood-foot-
thing always did make me limp"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
SAM WILKES TELLS A TALE
AND POINTS The MORAL.

To the Editor of The Journal:
I had been busily employed all day in
the office with the monthly statements;
had gone out only fifteen minutes for
lunch An error in addition had worried
me three hours before 1 could locate 1t.
People owed money had dropped in to
ask about 1t. Ny Office boy had gone home
sick with the grip. Ny stenographer's
best girl persisted in calling him on the
phone to talk about the play at the Co
lumbia theatre and he would make errors
in his copy. Two women came in to sell
tickets to a festival for church. A per-
sonal friend called for me TO write my
name on the back of a bank note for him
for $500 at sixty days and the mail brought
notice that my life insurance was due in
three days. 1 was tired and worn out and
glad to- start home.
minutes on the street corner for the next
one. Gladly made myself comfortable, and
was prepared to enjoy the ride home.
But the car began to I'LL, and one and
another gentleman gave up their seats to
ladies, and stood in the aisles or on the
platforms. Alas! my time had come!
She was a thin visaged, thin bodied Wo-
man. above the average height. Her nose
was sharp and razor-like. Her eyes were
between a bottle-blue and steel gray,
piercing and cold; but away back In them
you could discern the flint upon which
they could strike fire. She wore a very
long houncy. fuzzy bedraggled dress,
probably the pride Of three. or more, sea-
sons, an abundance Of soiled lace-work
about her throat held by brooch which
had evidently been surprising gem at
the 10-cent store. Her hat was OF the
Gainsborough type, carrying a full sail
of old green plush and yellow ribbon, the
browning ornament being the battered re-
mains of L-ackbird, with once yellow
breast, the. lower part Of his beak gone,
and one bead eyeball dangling and hold
ing on by two silk strings. With pinfons
spread and two tail feathers gone. he TIT
ed uncertainty forward from crown to
brfm-the whole shooting match" held
in a threatening position OF independence
by steel hatpin with a large blue agate
head run through her dusty, brownish
hair.
I politely arose, in my WEAKNESS. asked
her in gentle tones to take my seat. She
took it as her right. without hesitation or
thanks, chewed gum. and opened up con-
versation with the refined little lady had
sat by upon the glories of the Charleston
excursion and the exposition, the live
birds of lAe air she saw walking around
the city market, described her disappoint-
ment at the ocean, her sea-sickness on the
excursion boat the general slowness OF
the Charlestenians, and extolled Cap.
Joyner with his drum corps and red fire.
laughed over the streets of Cair0-saw a
friend enter the car, called him, motioned
to- him, and gave him my seat, stepped on
my toes as she made for the door. sailed
off at the next stop, growled at the con-
ductor about something or other, and /
breathed a sigh Of relief. But realized
that the only gratitude and compensation
1 had received for being polite, was the
| fact that 1 had acted the gentleman.
wish we had larger cars on the East Point
line. SAM W. WILKES.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
SUGGESTIONS FROM
OUR CORRESPONDENTS

trouble and distress alcohol is the cause
of. sees wildly that the death and de-
struction it is causing among wives, and
mothers, brothers and sisters, and even X
possible innocent children is far more
than the good it does.
Who would not plead with all their IN
telligence and influence to that august
body-the legislature-to establish some
where in this fair state of Georgia an IN
stitution to- care for these poor offcasts
Of humanity, and save the transmission
of this awful disease to future posterity.
1t is a fact well established that the love
of the influence of liquor is transmitted
from father to son. What an awful lega-
cy for father to leave son, better had
that son never been born. Take your
own community; how many fathers. how
many young men are total abstainers; then
take the state over. I'm sure you'll hear
from many mothers. many sisters, many
Christian persons, give US an institution
for the relief Of this growing trouble
]. OBED WHATLEY, NJ. d.
Yatesvflle, Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14

rows and set your plants. On such land
you will set an acre while your neighbor
is laboriously putting in one-fourth OF
that amount. Then too, 1T makes the af-
ter cultivation of the crop like play COM
pared to the work which would be re-
quired on poorly prepared land.
AS the time for setting potatoes APP
proaches, 1t is a good plan to lay off your
rows and apply the fertilizer in advance.
You will get better results from the fer
ti1izer where it has been in the ground
several weeks before planting, and it will
save time when you need to be setting
plants
A fertilizer for sweet potatoes should
analyze about per cent ammonia, z per
cent phosphoric acid, and per cent pot
ash for sandy. soils. For the clay or
rocky lands in upper Georgia, about half
the above quantity of potash would be
sufficient If you use a factory mixed
guano, see that the analysis on the sack
corresponds as nearly as possible with
the above figures. Apply the fertilizers at
the rate of 600 pounds or 500 pounds per
acre in the drill, and thoroughly stir it
into the soil before bedding. Rows for
sweet potatoes are usually laid off from
three and a half to four feet apart, and
the plants set eighteen inches apart in the
row.
The variety we prefer for main crops
are the pumpkin yam, as our market Will
pay more for these than other varieties.
For early potatoes, the San Domingo and
Southern Queen will be found quite salts
factory.
Battle Hill, Ga.
Il
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
is GENERALIZATION
OF SCHOOLS ADVISABLE?

Editor Journal.
There seems disposition in some quar-
tiers to make Capitalization Of schools an
issue in the present campaign for state
school commissioner, at least one candi-
date having declared his opposition to it.
1t is not the purpose of this article to es-
pouse~or oppose the claims OF any candi-
date to office, but to call attention to some
features that seem to favor centraliza-
ton.
Centralizauon of schools is not yet an
accomplished fact in Georgia Only few
communities have ,ried It, so 1t IS folly
to urge that 1t is in any way responsible
for a decrease in attendance, if such there
be. There were in 1895 1888 public schools
in Georgia. The state school commission
er's report for 1900 shows 1872, an increase
of 2S9 schools. This means that there are
at least as many schools in reach OF the
children as seven years past.
The primary object Of Capitalization Is
not to have fewer schools. but to have
better ones. The average patron finds 1t
better to send ais children two or three
miles to a good school than to patronize
a poorer school nearer his home. The bet
ter class of teachers are not disposed to
teach a handful of children on small pay,
when they can get better wages In larger
schools.
But what is the result Of Capitalization
4
ton county as perhaps the best illustration
in the state. The following figures relate
only to white children, because so far as
I know, Capitalization has not been tried
among the negroes. Out of a school popu-
lation of 3,16S Census 1888, there was In
WASHINGTON county an enrolment of 2,749
in 1900, a little over SIS per cent Of the
population. The white school population
for the state at large is 341,5 81; enrolled IN
1900, 252, $50; per cent of enrolment to
population, "a. Thus we see an advantage
of II per cent in a county that has tried
Capitalization over the state at large II
this record held good for the entire state
there would be approximately 1900 more
children in school instead of a decrease,
as some would claim.
As to the Jersey wagon scheme So
called. quote from the annual report, de-
partment of education, 1899: ''In one eOun-
ty in the state this experiment has been
tried and with most satisfactory results.
Four small schools were centralized at
the most convenient point for all =.
Three Jersey wagons were employed at
about IS per month each, to haul the girls
and the little children from convenient
points near their ho-.eS in the several
communities to the school house each day.
Now note the results. The average at
tendance of this one school for nine
months has been more than twice the at
tendance. of the four small schools for
four months" If this statement is correct
1t completely refutes all argument of
those opposing contradictions 1t Is is in
correct, it is high time some one were ex-
posing it. Yours truly,
E. W. CHILDS.
C1,tbne1t "a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
DR.. |. G. BR0UGHT0N is
TARGET FOR BRICK

brick was hurled through a window
at the Tabernacle Baptist church
while the regular weekly Wednes-
day night prayer meeting was being held
and 1t is said that the objective point OF
the brick was the head of DR.. Len G.
Broughton, who was conducting the ser
vices. The brick crashed through a large
glass window and would have struck Dr.
BroughtOn squarely on the head, it is
said. had 1t not been stopped in its flight
by striking a large post between the win
dow and DR.. Broughton.
There were at least 500 persons in the
church when the brick was thrown, and
they were in a state OF indignation and
excitement which is rarely ever seen in
church. AS soon as the services were
over, they met in the main auditorium of
church and appointed a committee to take
steps to find the man who threw the
brick. This committee has offered a re-
ward of 500 for the arrest. with evidence
to convict, Of the man who hurled the
brick
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
SAM JONES PURCHASES
Gainesville PROPERTY

CARTERsVILLE. Ca. April 11.-Quite
an important real estate deal was made
here Wednesday. Rev. Sam Jones pur-
chased from T. r. Jones a lot on Main
street. 40x90 feet. Another lot was pur-
chased. making the size of the lot 40x115
feet. There is a one-stOry building on
the lot, but this will be torn down at once
and a handsome three-story brick build
ing viii be erected by Mr.. Jones to cost
from ten to twelve thousand dollars. 1t
has already been leased for a term Of ten
years by II. T. Bradley & Co, successors
20 Bradley. Griffin Co. They viii open
department store there as soon as they
can secure possession.
The contract for the new oil mill build
ing has been let and work win begin next
week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
Mr.. TERRELL SPEAKS
AT WARRENTON, GA.

NORWOOD. Ga, April 10.-Hon. ]. NJ
Terrell spent Tuesday night at Norwood
with Hon. II. Massengale and slept in
that famous political bed Mr.. Terrell af-
ter an introduction by Mr.. Massengale
spoke to 500 people at the courthouse in
Warrenton. He delivered one of the ablest
political speeches ever heard in Warren
county and not once did he refer to his
opponents. The people were charmed by
bis method and many friends did he win.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
MISS ELLEN M. STONE
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, April 10.-The steamer
deutschland. among whose passengers
are NJ Santos Dumont. the aeronaut, and
Miss. Ellen NJ Stone. the missionary, ar
rived this morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14

The semi-WeekIy journal Is the Off
ciaI organ of the Southern Cotton
Growers Protective Association, and
through its columns you will be adj
vIsed 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, 1902-04-14

Watch the date on the label by which
you receive your Semi-Weekly and
when the time has expired send In your
renewal, so your paper will not be dis
continued.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
WHY TAKE ANY CHANCES

with some new and untried medicine for such
serious troubles diarrhoea, cramps dyson
terry, when you should know that for over half
century Painkiller has cured millions of
cases? Look out for limitations, there is only
one genuine, Perry Davis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14
INQUIRY DEPARTMENT.

w. S. T, Royston Ga:
Please inform a reader of The Journal
the best way 20 apply nitrate Of soda to
vegetables. Shouad it be pat in with beans
when planted?
Answer-For vegetables. or any quick
maturing crop. nitrate of soda can be
probably used both in the drill at time
Of planting and also as a top dressing
later on. The nitrogen or ammonia in
nitrate Is quick acting on account Of its
availability or sOlubility, and is therefore
most useful on quick growing crops.
For beans would suggest that you use
a fertilizer the ammonia element Of which
IS derived from nitrate Of soda at time of
planting. Such a fertilizer you can make
at home by buying the nitrate OF soda.
acid and kainit and mixing together in
proportions. After the beans have been
growing about three weeks apply nitrate
Of soda as a top dressing at rate Of 100
pounds per acre. Scatter the nitrate of
soda alongside OF the plants and rake or
harrow IT into the ground lightly. The
beans will take on new life at once and
continue to grow vigorously.
". T. H. Mckee. Ga:
Will you please tell me through your
valuable paper where can sell 100 gallons
or more Of good. nice apple vinegar and
what the price would be? I am a reader
OF The Journal and think IL a good paper.
Answer-Write to Hamper Grocery
store Atlanta. Ga. or Dodd & Co.. whole
sale grOcers, Atlanta, Ga. The price would
depend upon the purity of the article.
Pure apple vinegar will sell at good prices.
Write the above parties and If necessary
send them sample Of your vinegar.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14

Subscribers are requested TO ad-
dress an Inquiries for Information
on subjects relating TO the farm,
field. garden and poultry to the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries
viii receive prompt and careful at
tentfon. No inquiries answered by
mail. Please address Harvie Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-14

A Kentuclxian recently sold his overcoat
for 10 cents. Gee. What thirst.
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Look at our clubbing offers and re-
new now before your paper is discon-
tlnued.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1902-01-31
Hollande ct de l'Angleterre, de-

Hollande ct de PAngleterre, de-
barque q Plymouth ct fonde le
Massachusetts,. Quebec renferme
une cinquantaine DANES.
1922. Brul6 part de chez les
Hurons, en- canot d'ecorce, avec
tun Francais du nom de Grenolle
ct Sc dirige vers Pembouchure de
la rivi6re des Francais puis tourne
q louest, suit la cote nord du lac
Huron d6barque chez les
Amikou6s ou Nez Perc6s
passe le saut Sainte-Marie.
visite le lac Sup6rieur, rapporte
des 6chantillons de mines de cui-
vre ct Sc renseigne g6n6ralement
sur les sauvages de ces contr6es.
Par malheur, l'6tat pitoyable de Ia
colonie de Quebec, joint q la guer-
re civi!e qui s6vit en- France, pa
ralyse la bonne volont6 de Cham
PLAIN.
1925. LIE frere Sagard, qui est
au lac ,Nipiss1ng, parle des sauva-
ges qui won't en- traite vers le sud,
q des grandes distances ct qul
voient des peuples connaissant des
peuples plus 6loign6s mais vetus
CONNIE les Francais sans doute
des Espagnols.
(Suite au proclaim num6ro)