davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.

1t may be urged that it is not a proper
thing for a republic to accept from a
monarchy and set up in it's national capt.
tai a statue of a king; 1t may be urged
in this instance, where the king is Fred
erick the Great of Prussia, that he did
nothing for this country and 1t may be
urged also that Louis XVI, of France.
did, and that we have some reason then
for setting up his statue; but when all
these arguments are threshed over, proven
to the satisfaction of those who offer
them, and apparently settled, the real
reason why a bronze or Frederick the
Great should prove acceptable is the great
admiration Frederick and Washington had
for each other.
That Frederick's bust occupied a place
of honor in Washington's home is I'M
questioned. This was not given to our
Immortal president and general: was not
placed in his hands in such way that
courtesy would prompt paying 1t some
honor. 1t was orderd by him personally,
paid for and placed in its niche Of esteem
in 1773, long before Frederick the Great
had ever dreamed that there was a sol
der on the face of this green globe as
washington, the colonial, who thus testi-
fed at a considerable financial cost to
himself the high regard in which he held
the Prussian monarch. Six great generals
and monarchs were Washington's es-
pecial heroes; all six of them he honored
by placing their busts in his home; Fred
erick was the only one who was con-
temporary with him, and to Frederick's
bust was accorded the particular place OF
honor above them all, the place IN the
drawingroom. the most public position in
the house where It could scarcely fail
to fall within the range Of vision of all
those who entered. So high was Wash
ington's regard for Frederick that the
bust went with him wherever he went, to
each of his several homes; from Mount
Vernon to New York, to Philadelphia, and
back again to Mount Vernon, where it was
when he died.
Turning to Frederick's side of this. what
do we find? Many open and avowed acts
of friendship and all that sort of thing?
No; but we do find that in those dark days
of 1777 he declared that Washington's cam
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
A WHoPPINc DOCTORS BILL.

The late Chris" Magee, who for years
was one Of the most powerful machine
politicians in Pennsylvania, has been cali
ed to public attention conspicuously again
| by a suit that has been brought against
his executors.
Soon after Magee's death DR.. Walter c.
Browning. Of Philadelphia, who attended
the boss" during his last Illness present
ed bill against the estate for the modest
fee Of $3.50, 900.
The executors refused to even consider
a demand for this sum.
A few days later the Doctors attorney
reappeared with his bill cut down to $780,
O7O. 1t would be interesting to know what
the odd $40 was for in bill Of this size.
Having tried for lump sum and failed,
DR.. Browning probably concluded that 1t
was advisable, not only to lop off about
$3.50, 900 Of his original charge, but to give
IL somewhat the appearance of an exact
compilation of the value Of his services.
The hard-hearted executors still refused
to pay and the doctor instituted suit for
the modified amount of his claim His
attorney has offered testimony to show
that Magee intended to pay his physician
round million, as he desired to defeat
the record of p. A. B. Widener, who is said
to have paid his doctor $S00000 for curing
him of double pneumonia"
DR.. Browning did not cure Magee, but
claims that he prolonged his life to an ex-
tent that makes s19O.07o low price for the
medical services rendered.
One of the witnesses for the doctor tes-
titles that he heard Magee say it was his
purpose to make DR.. Browning independ-
ent financially. 2. ia
The case is an interesting one in several
aspects and raises the much-mooted ques-
ton as to whether doctor has the right
to charge a patient according to the size
of his fortune.
DR.. Browning is probably following the
rule so often adopted Of suing for very
much more than the plaintiff expects to
recover.
If he should take Off another $3.50. 900 he
would still leave more than $4,000 as his
fee in a single case, which is more than
the great majority of doctors make in a
| lifetime.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
GETTING HOLD OF MEXICO.

It seems certain that our country will
soon obtain a much larger part Of Next
co.'s trade than it has ever yet enjoyed.
In spite of the fact that this naturally
rich and rapidly developing region lies
right at out doors, its people who trade
outside of their own territory at all deal
a great deal more In European markets
than in our own.
This is due largely to our foolish tarin
laws which If designed to hamper our
trade relations with other nations could
hardly do so more effectually. Another
reason for this remarkable condition is
to be found in the fact that the bulk Of
Mexican securities, both national and
private, are held in Great Britain, Ger
many and France.
But United States capital and enter
prise are gaining constantly larger hold
upon Mexico and consequently an in
crease Of our commerce in that quarter
is assured. 3a-r
Our Mexican export trade Increased s
per cent last year and IS growing steadily.
In a recent report to the state depart
ment United States Consul Hanna at
Monterey says that 100000 of American
capital has been invested within the last
few weeks in Industrial and mining enter
prises in northern Mexico, and that this is
but a faint indication of the extent to
which the interests of United States citi-
zens are increasing in that country.
For several years past there has been
steady inflow Of capital from our
states into that land.
1t is reported that a steel plant backed
by S1O,OOO.OOO OF capital supplied entirely
by citizens of the United States will soon
be established near Puebla.
We seem to be moving toward the posi-
ton we would have held in Mexican COM
merce long ago but for our exclusive
tariff system. The same thing may be
said Of our South American trade.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
THE GREAT AND WASHINGTON

casions during his incumbency of the
presidential chair. Apparently none knew
how il came into Washington's possession
IT does not figure among his properties
until after 1850, the year in which the
legend has it the gift was made.
At Bushrod Washington's death the
sword passed to his brother, George Cor
bin Washington, from whom 1t descended
to his son. Colonel Lewis William Wash
ington. in 1854. Colonel Washington's
home was at Bel Air, Halltown, Harpers
Ferry, and at the time Of John Browns
raid that worthy conceived the idea OF
securing the sword to use in his under
taking. and it is significant. tibet he want
ed II because cit was the sword given to
Washington by Frederick the Great"
He purloined the sword. but it was re-
covered later. During the civil war the
precious relic was placed in the humble
dwelling of a cotter named Odin for safe
ty, and here it was found years after
ward in a deplorable condition. The
scabbard was almost entirely gone, the
gold band from its top and a plate on top
of the hilt missing, and the blade so
rusted that 1t was scarcely possible to
decipher the inscriptions on it. Who
knows but that famous sentence, From
the oldest general IN the world to the
greatest" might not have been craven
on the band missing from the scabbard
crest Of the hilt.
The New Jersey Journal, Of Augusta 8,
1850, a copy Of which is now in possession
of the New York Historical society,
brings another alleged gift to Washington
from Frederick and with it another orr
gin for the sentence. In this newspaper
appears an item to the effect that Gen
eral Washington had just received from
the monarch handsome autograph por-
trait of the king, with an accompanying
message stating that II was From the
Oldest general in Europe to the greatest
on earth" And with this announcement
is printed an account Of Frederick stating
to one of his generals that This noble
chief has encountered every enbarrass-
ment, has surmounted untold difficulties,
and thereby stands entitled to such hon.
ors as conquest, fame, and magnanimity
only can give" No portrait given to the
general by the king is now known to ex-
list.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
Chicago Journal.


The announcement that the shah Is to
build a trolley line from Teheran to a
port on the Caspian sea appears like an
incongruous bit OF news. It is hard TO
believe that the quiet of Persia, the land
of Darius and xerxes. the innmutability
of whose laws has become proverbial, Is
TO be interrupted by the rush and whirr
of the electric car. The visitor TO the
tower of London is somewhat disconnected
to find it's massive halls bright with In
candescent lights, but this shock Is as
nothing compared to the thought OF dash
ing through the cradle Of the race IN a
trolley car, and finding electricity INSTALL
ed in the palace of the king OF kings.
Muzaffar-ed-din, at Teheran.
The introduction Of electricity into Per-
STA means a new era for that ancient
country To greater degree than any
other force electricity represents the vital
izing influence Of modern life. 1t Is a
Transforming power. No people can suf-
Ser its invasion and still remain in ig-
norance and superstition. A trolley line
from Teheran to the Caspian viii put
Persia in direct touch with the new life
of the great western world A short trip
by steamer will take the traveller from the
electric line to the Russian railroad at
Baku. Here, while still IN Asia, he is
at the gateway of Europe, and through
this entrance the civilization of the west
will pour its renewing life upon the worn
out despotism of Persia
Muzaffar-ed-din rules 100000 Of people.
living in a country extending 700 miles
from north to south, and for 900 from east
TO west It is only u years since the
Persians were given protection OF life by
law. and liberty to the use Of their prop
erty is still denied them. In all this area
Of country there are only six miles OF
railroad and only 1S2 miles OF good car
rage road. Twice a week mail Is received
from Russia and the capital. But the
telegraph already traverses the country
and a railroad is planned through It from
the northern boundary to the Perian gulf.
With the railroad and the trolley line viii
come liberty and civilization.
Muzaffar-ed-din, the shah Of Persia, sue
ceeded to the throne after the assassina-
ton of his father, Nasred-Din, May 1,
1896 He IS an amiable man even If he
does eat with his fingers and have his
servants f1ogged daily for the good of
their health and to impress upon them
the Joy Of serving him. He shocked
Paris two years ago by his antics and
caused grave scandals, but then he spent
about 81, 500, 600, and so he was forgiven a
good deal.
He bought two tons Of candy while in
Paris because he liked French bonbons.
and he told President Loubet that he could
not understand how a man could retain
an affection for a wife after she reached
middle age-this in the presence Of a num-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Full many a norther's breath has swept
Ger Angostura's plain,
And long the plying sky has wept
Above the mOldering slain.
The ravens scream or eagles flight,
Or shepherds pensive lay,
I Alone now walks each sullen height
That frowned Ger that dread fray.
Sons of the Dark and Bloody Ground,
Ye must not slumber there,
Where stranger steps and tongues re-
sound
Along the needless air;
Your own proud lands heroic soil
Shall be your filter grave;
She claims from war its richest SPOIL
The ashes Of her brave.
So meath their parent turf they rest,
Far from the CORY field.
Borne to a Spartan mothers breast
On many a bloody shield;
The sunshine of their native sky
Smiles sadly on them here,
And kindred eyes and hearts watch by
The hero's sepulchre.
Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead!'
Dear as the blood we gave,
No impious footstep here shall tread
The heritage Of your grave.
Nor shall your glory be forgot
While Fame her record keeps.
Or Honor points the hallowed spot
Where ValOr proudly sleeps.
Yon marble minstrel's voiceless stone
In deathless song shall tell,
When many vanished age hath flown.
The story how ye fell;
Nor wreck, nor change. nor Winters
flight,
Nor Times remorseless doom
Can dim one ray of holy light
That gilds your glorious tomb.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The mufled drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tatool
No more on life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few.
On Fame's eternal camping-ground
Their silent tents are spread;
And glory guards. with solemn round,
The bivouac of the dead.
No rumor Of the foes advance
Now swells upon the wind;
No troubled thought at midnight haunts
OF loved ones left behind;
No vision OF the morrows strife
The warriors dream alarms;
No braying horn, nor screaming fife
At dawn shall call to arms.
Their shivered swords are red with rust,
Their plumed heads are bowed;
Their naughty banner, trailed in dust,
Is now their martial shroud;
And plenteous funeral tears have washed
The red stains from each brow;
And the proud forms. by battle gashed,
Are free from anguish now.
The neighing troop, the flashing blade,
The bugle's stirring blast,
The charge, the dreadful cannonade,
The din and shout. are passed;
Nor wars wild note. nor glory's peal,
Shall thrill with fierce delight
Those breasts that never more may feel
The rapture Of the fight.
Like the fierce northern hurricane
That sweeps this great plateau.
Flushed with the triumph yet to gain,
Came down the serried foe,
Who heard the thunder of the fray
Break Ger the field beneath,
Knew we'll the watchword of that day
Was Victory or DEATH"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
SHORT AND TO THE POINT.

Paris will shortly possess the only German
newspaper published in France.
Successful efforts have recently been made
in Westphalia TO induce the country people TO
retain their national costumes.
America sent to England 4O5 70S head of cat
tie In 1901-55,494 more than in the previous
year; while Canada, with 2S,21, sent 1923
fewer than in 1900.
No less than $3.50, 900 was realized by the
English Salvation Army during the recent Self
Denial Week This is the largest amount ever
obtained on a similar occasion.
bill has been passed by the New York leg
islature and signed by Governor Odell provid-
ing that medical students admitted to prelin.
mary state examination must be at least II
years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

talk is cheap, especially Republican cam
paign talk.
by their fruits We shall know them"
is rule which the people will be guided
by when they come to determine which
party they will entrust with the work
of tariff reform.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.)

NEW IOTH IroSS-I
Cross words are the seed Of evil deeds.
With patience you can teach some women to
tell the truth some times.
You can tell a married man at a summer
resort by the way he pretends not TO be.
When a woman makes love to a man It is
a sign he is going TO get away from her IN
less some Of her male relatives step in.
When a man has reached the point where be
thinks he knows all about gardening he has
about women.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Mr.. Wilson would esteem this honor more
than any monument of marble or bronze
and the country looks upon It as one of
the happiest possible expressions of the
regard of the public for the memory of
heroic life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The whole question would seem TO be
whether IL Is better TO dig a canal
through a country that Is addicted 10
seismic disturbances or political dis
turbarces.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
THE BTVOUAC OF THE DEAD
By Theodore O'Hara.

asode Danvle
C.
n died
Kenuans killed
with
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

An eastern paper printed a story the
other day 20 the effect that a ships crew
on a recent voyage saw two floating ISL
ands filed with monkeys and brightly
coiorsd parrots Think Of q whole crew
getting In that fix.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The philadelphia papers are inclined 20
the view that the Philippine bin r. very 10
erai IN its terms. They insist that Il gives
sc Fflipinos more self-government than
the people Of Pennsylvania have.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Now. we viii be allowed TO see the
difference between the election OF a su-
preme court Judge by the legislature and
the election OF a supreme court Judge by
members OF the legislature sitting as a
state Democratic convention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The planters OF Barbados find that the
volcanic ashes from 81. Pierre and st.
Vincent are an excellent phosphate. and
they are using them for fertilizer. Thus
Is the old saying Its an ill wind, etc"
again Illustrated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The prediction comes from Washing
ton that congress win adjourn not later
than July 1st- This would give added
enthusiasm 10 the celebration OF the Clio
rious Fourth
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

We feel that Il Is our duty TO warn the
various aspirants for the speakership
that their election means that they will
have the Joe Hall problem TO contend
with.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

There Is az least one thing that can be
said for Governor Gamblers administra-
Homie has probably denied more news
paper interviews than any OF his prede-
ceesors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

A street car conductor In Brooklyn Is
said 20 be q double for Dick Croker. But
the most remarkable part OF IL is the
company sim manages to pay a divi-
dend-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Some Georgia preachers I'm their ser
mons" on the recent election seem 20 in
slnuate that some Of their church mem
bers pray one way and vote another.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

II it's all the same IN Congressman
elect Hardwick. while he Is repeating
things won't he please also repeal few
OF the ten commandments? z
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The Detroit Free Press remarks: The
Philadelphia Press calls General Dewet
q B0er Robert T. Lee. No higher compli-
ment can be paid to a Christian soldier"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Mark Twain has again announced his
permanent retirement from the lecture
platform. But then Mark never intends
that anybody shall take him seriously.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

People who couldn't be found with a
field glass during the campaign may now
be seen with the naked eye lined up
around the fieshpOts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The Birmingham News IS responsible
for the statement that Captain HobsOn f.
suffering from compound hypermetropic
astigmafism. retinsl hyperemia and
trachoma We had no idea Il was as
bad as that. but. as suggested, this may
account for his desire TO break into poll
tics.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

IL an we hear Is true those Augusta
voters ought never strike on account OF
the scale
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Perhaps Candidate Guerry's continued
silence Is due TO the fact that he can't
md words that VIII do the subject jus
lice
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

We are more than ever convinced that
no nan who hopes to be elected COVER
nor orGeorgia can AFFORD 10 split the pro-
hfbition and anti-prohibition vote.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Perhaps Governor Gambler merely in
tended 10 snub the president anonymously.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The defeat Of Senator Mason in Illinois
only goes 20 pfove the danger OF a states
man allowing himself 20 be called Billy"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Colonel Estin is evidently determined TO
die Just as hard as he can
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

We are thinking Of starting a subscrip-
fion 20 buy a new meter for the Hon. Joe
Hail. The old one Is entitled TO a rest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

II f. never entirely safe 20 Interview
Georria's governor without the aid OF a
notary public or a few eye witnesses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
The Semi Weekly Journal
Entered az tne Atlanta Postoface as Mall Mat
ter OF the Second Class

ne Eeui-weekiy Journal e publish
ed on Mondays and ThurEdays. ana
mailed IN time for all the twtce-a-
ureek etar route nails. II contains the
news from all PARTS Of the world
brought over q special leased wire into
Ths Journal offce. II has . stan OF
distinguished contributors. with strong
AnrfculturaL Veterinary. Juvenile.
Home. BOOK and other departments OF
speciai value 20 the home and farm
Agents wanted In every community
IN the south.
Fernittances may be made BY post
cf1ce money order. express money or
der. REGISTERED letter or check.
Persons who send postage stamps n
payment for subscriptions are request
ed 20 send thosg o. the scent denQmi-
nation. Amounts larger than 80 cents
postoffce order. express order check
Or registered mail
Subscribers who wish their papers
changed should give both the old ana
the new posfofhce address
NOTICE TO THE PuBLIC.-Ihe
only travelling representatives OF The
Journal are c. J. O'Farren and J. A
Bryan. Any ether who represents him
SCI as connecetd with The Journal as
q travelling agent Is a fraud, and We
vii be responsible-sniy for money paid
20 ne above naned representatives.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Now that Devery has turned on Croker
the latter may be able 20 work himself
back into the public's confidence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Some OF these days some newspaper
man Is going 70 quote Governor Gambler
correctly-and then the presses win stop.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

The Rome Tribune asks: rs poetry a
lost art?" No. poetry IS a trade these
days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

IL stfn appears that Judge Emory speer
Ia persona non grata 20 Aessrs. Greene
and GaynoF.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Senator Depew says he Is great suf-
ferer from melancholia. He must have
been reading some OF his own jokes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

So far Memphis has the only Richard
Olney club in the country. Memphis is
also unique In other respects
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

II seems 70 be the opinion Of the state
press that Hon. o. B. Stevens was guilty
Of rubbing II In
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

We ere even willing 10 admit that with
the Hon. Joe Hall IL was clear case OF
the once seeking the man.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MONDAY. JUNE is. lsOa.
NOTICE.

Information Wanted Of Subscribers
Sending Money to The Semi
Weekly Journal.
We have received remittance from the fol-
lowinw subscribers 90 The Semi-Weekiy Journal
who failed 70 furnish us their Postoffce ad-
dress. and as we wish 20 communicate with
fheu II any o. cur readers know the parties
fhey WIN confer a great favor upon US BY
1etting Is know the poStoftce addresses:
A y STEPHENS.
II. r. EENkLEN.
a. ". LOWE
u H BARNES.
n writing o. making remittances always give
sour rustcfnce and state and then there VIII be
70 delay IN answering your letters
THE SEM-WEEkLT JOURNAL