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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24

such a canal, to accomplish such ends,
cannot be reasonably compared with the
real value of the results to the people,
and the government of the United States,
and. the choice of either route, with safe,
intelligent and sincere regard to its per-
manent usefulness and advantage, should
not be controlled or affected by a diff
ference in the present cost of construc-
ton.
5. The assured certainty of success in
the construction of a permanent canal is,
of necessity, the basic or foundation fact
upon which congress must act in the Sc
lection of the canal route.
Considered as a simple proposition OF
civil engineering, there is no doubt
not even a shadow of doubt-as TO any
fact touching the practicability of ship
canal from Greytown to Brito, in and
along the San Juan river and across Lake
Nicaragua.
1t is certain, beyond a reasonable doubt
that it's cost is as nearly within the lin
it's of exact estimates as any great pub
lie work that was ever undertaken.
AS to this fact, there is no difference OF
opinion among the great number of en-
gineerss who have surveyed the Nicara-
qua route or the boards and commits
sions that have studied and reported upon
it, or the contractors who have examined
and counted it's cost in every element OF
CalculaIlOn WITH a NlCW 10 IldhlllS SOh-
tracts for its construction, or among the
great engineers sent out by European
countries to ascertain the feasibility OF
a proposed great highway of the world
1t is upon this ascertained and settled
basis of certainty that I rest my judg-
ment. I have been compelled to accept
the conclusion that the Nicaragua route
is the true and safe route to be adopted
by congress-, and when l contrast 1t with
the many end dangerous uncertainties OF
the Panama route. my Judgment Will
not permit me TO cast aside this assured
success and this conclusive state of Facts
and for the possible saving OF $3.50, I04
in the estimated cost of constructing the
canal TO initiate the dog in the fable,
in dropping the bone from his mouth to
seize it's reflected image in the water
he was crossing. Esop's homely fable IL
illustrates a danger that now threatens
this august senate
6. If the dam at Bohio, on the Panama
route, should fail for any cause, the only
hope of a canal across that isthmus
would perish. never to be restored. All
engineers admit this fact
The failure of dam at Conchuda, or
Roca San Carlos, or at Ochoa. or at Tam
bogrande, or at any other site on the
San Juan river in Nicaragua, would only
mean the loss of that structure, to be
replaced on a better location If lake
level canal is preferred.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
Granbury. Tex.
AN OPEN LETTER
TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

To the Editor Of The Journal:
In a recent issue Of The Journal there
appeared a letter signed Darlina Bell. In
a very earnest manner the Wrlter,
teacher in the public schools" took issue
with Evangelist Jones. who sometimes re-
fers to matters educational in a way
which rouses the opposition OF those VINO
favor progress and general diffusion OF
knowledge through the system OF public
schools. The attitude Of Mr. Jones seems
hostile; he consciously or unconsciousiy
binders the good work, and mild protest
such as Miss Bell made is very good read
ing for those who hold a different view
from that of the gifted evangelist. NOT
knowing the address Of the writer write
as follows. and would be glad IL the mat
ter might come to her knowledge; also
reach other teachers who read and pront
by the contents of the esteemed Journal:
Miss Darlina Bell: Your letter in The
Journal, in which you take issue with s.
J., is very interesting and instructive.
/ feel a thrill of pleasure as read of the
experience of a teacher who loves her
work. and who has evidently grasped its
deeper meaning. OF course S. j. is beyond
your influence. or of mine, He is Joined TO
his idols" but he has host of followers
who need and must have instruction.
We owe much to the inspiration OF F'roe-
bel. who has brought a new gospel TO bear
upon the life of the child, and we have
learned how better to deal with the little
people through the medium OF their al
fections and their reasoning faculties. The
result being that we adults are also see
ing more clearly the way of peace and
are learning the power of persuasion. and
inducement, in our dealing with children.
Out Of this there is possible every good,
peace on earth, good will toward men.
We have as yet learned only the primary
step. but if we move forward all will be
WE'LL the rate Of progress is of less inn
portance than Is the direction in which we
move. The influence Of the wise teacher is
permanent and far reaching. You seem
to me to nave caught the true meaning OF
your mission, and I anticipate much OF
benefit to those under your charge, and
through these good to humanity.
The Spartan thought II a need that boy
should be taught to ride horse, and to
tell the truth. We in Georgia may substi-
tute the mule, but we may not safely ne
elect to impress these young minds with
the beauty Of truth as a ruling principle
Of life.
If to this we add the need for consider
ing the good Of others in every action OF
the day, we shall have brought them very
near to that kingdom which Is the ulti-
mate good and consummation Of our hopes.
When in the nursery and in the school
the child has this higher training, the way
CT peace will become easy Of attainment,
and war and tumult will be replaced by
that peace which at present passes mans
understanding
I hope you may find your daily task real
ly not a task, but something quite differ
ent; and somehow fancy that this will be
So Fraternally and sincerely,
WILLIAM RILEY BOYD.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
GENERAL STUART WAS
KILLED AT YELLOW TAVERN
he Editor of The Journal:

To the Editor Of The Journal:
The statement in Saturdays Journal
that General Stuart was killed at Seven
lines is q mistake.
Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks, as the Fed
eral dispatches put it, was one of the
early battles Of the war-May 3lst and
June LIST, 1862. For numbers engaged, one
Of the blood'e est.
General Stuart was killed at Yellow
Tavern. seven miles from Richmond.
about tho middle of May, 1861.
While Grant was engaging the attention
Of Lee from Gordonsv!lle to Spottsylvana
Sheridan swung round the Confederate
right in the direction of Richmond'fo for the
purpose Of destroying the railroads and
cutting off supplies. He had in part ac-
compLshed his purpose when General
Stuart came up with him first al Ash
land, the birthplace of Henry Clay, sub
scauentiy at the Yellow Tavern on the
Fredericksburg and Richmond railroad
Here Stuart was MORALLY wounded. He
was taken TO Richmond and died next
DAY. A. @. BEAZLEH.
Crawfordville. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
COTTON GROWERS COLUMN.
spoclal Ccr-cspondence.

BLOSSOM Teas, April i, 1902.
Hon. IIa:vic Jordan:
Dear sir-I send you my April coat-ibu-
ton fc c-ttcn growers cy.Urn Of The
Journal. If you think 1t will be of any
Service to the readers of The Journal, let
It 90 in. if not burn it," To a cotton
grower up o tree" IN Texas. who reads
1 he Journal with great interest IN all its
var cd subjects treated and especially
In Sc from the agricultural editor 1t
could easily be inferred Of the reader was
otherwise ignoranD that all the cotton
growers Of Georgia were dead except
yourself. They ask the agricultural editor
for information on almost every other
thing connected with Georgia agricultural
Interest except about cotton and how to
make cotton growing profitable. I hope
to meet some Georgia acquaintance at
the Dallas reunion. Very respectfully
w e MOORE
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
WHALE FOUND DEAD
OH THE GULF BEACH

PENSACOLA. April 21.-The big whale
sighted ashore one week ago end so re-
portel in these columns, wriggled off the
beach where IL was frs. seen and was
last sight Of until Friday afternoon when
the huge carcass was found upon
the beach eight miles from Pensacola har-
Dor. The monster was dead and sharks
were tearing the body TO pieces. OIL from
the body covered the water some hun
dred yards, and as the carcass was much
decayed. it was evident dean had come
several days previous.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
COFFEE COUNTY PRIMARY
WILL BE HELD JUNE 8

DOUGLAS. Ca. April 22.-The Demo-
cratic executive committee Of this (Coffee)
county met Saturday and called the coun-
~ primary election for the 9TH Of June.
Rules similar. so far as applicable. TO
those adopted by the state executive COM
mlttee were framed TO govern said prima-
r.. Very few candidates have yet an
nounced in this county, but others viii
doubtless soon be heard from.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24

that amount that producers dispose Of
they have to pay the carrying charges
for 60 days.
Now suppose the opposite policy had
been pursued by the cotton producers Oh
the states during last September. October
and November and instead OF getting rld
of eight million bales of last years crop
Gas they did, they had only delivered
one-tenth of the amount picked in each OF
the three months and delivered that the
latter part of each month. Do you sup
pose the price would have been seven
cents the first of December to the pro-
ducers? 1t would most certainly have
been nearer eleven. The producers OF
cotton and every other legitimate interest
Of the country would have been benefited
to the extent Of many m--Iions of dollars.
Spinners would not have been hurt, they
know how to protect themselves. Nor
would even the short sellers have been
hurt much, for they would soon get out
of the market or on the other side of cot
ton. Why cotton growers should want
to work so hard and even their wives and
children in trying to make some money
for short sellers of their product is mys-
terry. There is nothing that the soil yields
up to the industrious farmer that i'm
proves so much by keeping and will keep
longer IF cared for) and surer of yield
ing or giving back to the farmer-not on
~ cost but a profit-than cotton. There
, is no better collateral that lie farmer can
tender the banker for money nor surer If
rendered in a business way than cotton.
Then how much better and more bust
ness like if. when the price IS not profit
able for the farmer to use his cotton in
bales to borrow money and Ia for better
price, than to borrow money TO make
cotton with anu then as soon as pic--ed
throw it overheard regardless of cost.
AS an illustration of the good opinion
the modern cotton Spectator has of cot
ton growers, your attention is directed to
the New York market reports of today
Q7th of ApriD:
Middling cotton pots...................9.3 1A
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
81 Stood In a praaekt

with my coat off and caught this wretched
cold" SAYS the sufferer. He need not pay a
heavy penalty If he follow his act Of folly
with an act of wisdom. Soak the feet in hot
water with a few teaspoonfuls of Perry Davis
Painxiller in 1t. Take a teaspoonful OF Pain
killer in hot sweetened water at bed time and
be thankful for so simple and speedy a way
to break uD a cold. There Is but one Painkiller,
Perry Davis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24

This shows how much faith they have in
cotton growers. foLowing the very same
plan in marketing the crop now being
planted as tDey did last fall. If the acre
age planted this year is increased over
last year, next fall months will be sold
lower than above quotations. No one can
tell new whether the acreage will be in
creased or decreased. I have increased
acreage in corn, Bermuda grass and al
falfa clover, and reduced acreage in cot
ton in proCc~tion. East Texas may re-
duce cc.~3n acreage 5 per cent and west
Texas and Indian Territory and Oklaho-
ma may increase 100 per cent.
w. E. MOORE.
Blossom, Texas, April H. 1902
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24

SEQ co Steel Range $3l 90.
Our free icircUlars give Cut
prices Of everything.
Stoves SO. 40, Dinner Sets
ss.4s, q pieces Plated Table
Sets 81 90.
PADeETT FUR. CO..
Augusta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
INQUIRY DEPARTMENT.

c. L. N, Gambler, Ga.
wrote you some time ago for a white
wash receipt for my barn and outbuilding.
Please give a receipt in the Semi-Weekly
Journal for whitewash that sticks we'll to
lumber, and that will not wash of easily,
and you will oblige very much. I read
your columns chs apd assure you they
have benefited ne very much and l try
TO follow your methods of farming.
Answer; The following is a good MKT
ure for whitewash intended for outside
exposure. Slack half a bushel OF lime
in barrel, first pouring on the water
slowly so as not TO chill the Jumps. After
the lime has Stacked or pulverized, then
add sufficient water to make the white
wash Of proper density for use. Then
add one pound OF common salt. one-half
pound OF sulphate of zinc and one gal
lon Of sweet milk. Stir the mixture well
as II is applied. Increase the ingredients
In proportion TO the increased amount Of
lime used. Always slack your lime first
with a small quantity Of water applied
slowly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24

Subscribers are requested 70 ad-
dress all inquiries for information
on subjects relating TO the farm.
field. garden and poultry to the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries
win receive prompt and careful at
teution. No inquiries answered by
mail. Please address Harvie Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24

NJ. c.. Colquitt. Ca:
AS I am a reader Of the Semi Weekly
Journal. Will you please let me know
through the columns OF The Journal
where can get wire fencing suitable for
cemetery and at nearest point TO Colquitt,
Georgia. Please answer as early as pos
sible.
Answer: You ought to be able to sup
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
s.. LOwndesville. S. c.:

5, LoWndesviIIe, 5. c:
I am a reader Of The Journal, and have
noticed your inquiries and answers. and
concluded to ask a question too. I have
a mule that is well fed. eats everything in
sight. always hungry. and yet grows poor
er and Is apparently weak and dull; makes
water frequently and often tries to make
II. Flow not free; seems strained. Please
tell me what TO do for him in next num-
Der OF Journal.
Answer; From the symptoms described
your mule should have a diuretlc and gen.
eral tonic. The following mixture will
doubtless give relief and improve condi-
ton: Pulv. gentian one-fourth pound,
pulverized copperas. one-fourth pound.
pulverized fenugreek, one-half pound,
pulverized elecampane one-fourth pound.
Mix well and give a large tablespoonful
once a day until the mule is cured
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
SUGGESTIONS FROM
OUR CORRESPONDENTS

$50
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
Custer National Guards.

Assistant Adjutant General Amos Pat
riquin, of Lead, came in last Saturday
morning, and in the evening mustered
in the company Of South Dakota Nation
al yards that was organized here sew
eral weeks ago. The Custer boys were
to have been mustered in about the frs
of March, but on account of the strict
quarantine for smallpox at that time the
muster was necessarily deferred until
last Saturday. Following is complete
list of officers, non commissioned officers
and privates of Co. ~" as mustered In
Saturday night:
John q. Wells, Captain.
III. l. Putnam, first lieutenant.
WILDER d. Todd, second lieutenant.
Sergeants-H. A. Putnam, first ser
geant; Walter Wright, o. j. Putnam, II.
Macdonald, Fred Beardshear.
Corporals-H. Bostronl, Will Court
ney, Roy Metcalf, Gene Courtney.
Musician, to be appointed.
Teamster, VIM. L. Kubler.
Privates-J. Il. Beck, Charles Cooper,
Clyde Cottrell, o. A. Grantham, Geo. F.
Harris, w. F. Houseman. J. w. Kubler,
Frank Layton, J. p. McKenna, VIM. A.
Nevin, Geo. Putnam, X. w. Powell, John
Putnam, ]. G. Rodstrom, b. F. Towner,
Frederick Ward, /. p. Putnam, II. II.
Weber, G. z. Smith.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19

On Monday, May 5th, will be held the
city election. Generally there is little
or no interest shown in regard to our
city elections until after the caucus has
been held. A large number of our best
citizens do not attend the caucus and 1t
often happens that they are sorry after
wards, and a year of dissatisfaction and
kicking follows. We have no pet candi.
dates nor any AK to grind in municipal
affairs and only hope representative men
will be choosen-men who will give Gus
ter straight forward business admins
tration. Municipal affairs should be con-
Quoted as carefully and conservatiyely as
a private business, and should men be
selected who will give our town such an
administration we will be satisfied. This
Is said without intending any reflection
upon the present or past administration.
Take a little interest in the matter at
the right time and 60 to the caucus.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
Personal Mention.

Frank Mclaughlin came oyer from
Keystone Wednesday,
l.. G. Reder returned Thursday from
visit in tho northern Hills.
Ira Hungerford Of Deadwood was in
the city Thursday in the interest of the
Pioneer-Times.
Mrs. G. E. Smith and daughter return.
ed Monday morning from weeks visit
with friends in the northern Hills.
Herman Reinbold was an arrival from
Omaha Monday. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Arthur Thacher of St. Louis.
II. B. Griffith, of the Custer Chemical
company, departed Thursday for Colo.
RADIO, where he will introduce the Way
Pocket smelter.
VIM. Tarrant, Sr., left Sunday for Brit.
ish Columbia to look after his mining
interests there. He expects to be gone
for several months.
Forest Ranger J. F. Smith, who had
been temporarily stationed at the Ell.
more tie camp near Spear6sh, came in
Monday morning to remain.
Mrs. G. w. Tarbell, after weeks visit
with friends here, departed Monday for
her home in Spearfsh, where the family
is now comfortably located and doing
we'll.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19

According to the Mitchell Clarion the
people of Brookings have already COM
menced to make arrangements for the
holding of the 2lst Il. A. Il. encampment
in that city, June 1919. Committees
have been appointed to arrange and
carry out all the details of the encamp-
ment. The Old Veterans, Relief Corps.
Sons of Veterans and members Of the
First South Dakota Regiment are prom
ised time that they will long remem-
Der.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
FOREST RESERVE HoMEsTEADs.
The Bill for Relief Of Settlers on Fores
Reserves is now q Law.

| The Bill for Relief Of Settlers on Forest
| Reserves Is now a Law.
On Wednesday, w. E. Benedict re-
ceiyed telegram from Congressman
Martin, conveying the information that
the President had signed the bill for the
relief of settlers on the Forest Reserva-
ton.
In letter to this Office relating to the
matter Mr.. Martin says: II would ad-
wise that settlers should act promptly in
making their filing in the local land
Office. While two years are allowed in
the bill for making the entries the soon.
er settlers shall act the better. Some
cases may require special surveys and
other delays are possible. / sincerely
hope that this law will result in giving
every bona fide settler in the Black Hills
Forest Reserve good title to his home
The law is now in operation and the
CHRONICLE would emphasize the advice
of Mr.. Martin, to the effect that settlers
act promptly. Unanticipated delays and
obstacles to making filings couformable
with desires of settlers may be encoun.
tered, and it is best to proceed without
delay. The following is the full text of
the law:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
OF America in Congress assembled, That
where claimant under the settlement
laws of the United States within tie
limits Of a forest reserve created under
the provisions of section twenty. four Of
the Act of March third, eighteen hun
dred and ninety-one, entitled IAN Act
to repeal timberculture laws, and for
other purposes" has failed, by reason of
ignorance of the proclamation Of the
President, or of the filing of the town
ship plat of survey, or from unavoidable
accident or conditions, or from misun-
derstanding Of the law, to place his claim
Of record within the statutory period,
such claimant may be permitted within
a period of two years from and after the
passage of this Act to file his claim in
the proper United States land Office and
receive patent therefor upon showing
due compliance with the law under
which the claim is asserted, notwith-
standing the reservation, provided that
he made bona fide settlement upon the
land claimed prior to the date of the
proclamation establishing the forest re-
serve and maintained continuous resi-
dence thereon for the requisite period.
The benefits of this Act shall extend to
bona fide claims already received by the
local land Offices after the statutory
period. and for which patents have not
issued, provided the settlers have COM
piled with the provisions of the law ex-
cept as to the time of filing their claims.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
Grand Special Sale.

Walling and Company will give the
people who need Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, Clothing and Millinery, an
opportunity of buying them almost al
there own price for short time begin.
ming y onday April 2lst. Their nam.
moth stock is composed Of new and up
to- date goods.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
LOOK HERE,

We are not making Special Sale"
nor Strengthening Prices" but if you will
give us chance we think we can con
vince you that it will pay you to trade at
Starkweathers.
Our goods are strictly first class, and
prices BED ROCK. We also give for
cash trade, either a cash discount or pic
lures by Harris & Rodstrom.
w. V. STARKMEATHER.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
Beauty and Strength

Are desirable. You are strong and
vigorous when your blood is pure. Many
nay, most-women, fail to properly di-
gest their food, and so become pale, sal.
low, thin and weak, while the brightness,
freshness and beauty of the skin and
complexion, depart. Remedy this un-
pleasant evil, by eating nourishing food,
and taking a small dose of Herbine after
each meal, to digest what you have eat
en-. 50c at A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19

The Edmunds and Mcpherson county
republicans, in the county conventions
last week, adopted resolutions endorsing
the entire state congressional delegation,
and instructed delegates to the state con-
vention to vote for the endorsement of
Hon. A. B. Kittridge as the psrty's candi-
date for United States senator.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
Church Announcements.

Services in Congregational church Sun
day, March Goth, morning and evening.
Sabbath School at 10 a. m. Preaching
services at IL a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Chris
tian Endeayor at 700 p. m. Everybody
welcomed to these services.
Other services.-Prayer meeting at 7:30
p. m, Thursday evening. Ladies Aid
will meet with Mrs. Grace Lewis Wed.
nesday p. m, April 23rd at p. m. La
dies OF the church and congregation are
urged to be present.
KATHERINE w. POWELL, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-04-19
Herbine Cures.

Fever and ague. A dose will usually
stop chill, continuance always cures.
Mrs. VIM. M. Stroud, Midlothian, Texas,
May 81, 1899, writes: "We have used
Herbine in our family for eight years,
and found it the best medicine we have
eyer used, for la grippe, bilious fever, and
malaria" SOC at A. j. Jones.