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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
TYLLMANS REPLY TO ROOSEVELT.

The latest news dispatches from Washington that
tor Tuan upon Roosevelt
the land scheme with
compromising
Henry waersn editor of the Louisville ConrerJourna mas eu
requirement of public duty and pr
believe opinion the calm Judgment
Of the people from the attack
answering the pes
ankness that is rare on such occ
careu
reading OF hs himself not
scou any wongong nothing conceal in connection
affair His motive beyond all question good ana
they will give their approval
to though he might technically be
senator Humans speech probably betempeed that
the distinguished South His pitch
fork has its the wielder of the
b stick In his encounter with President Roosevelt
skngly ptchfok had out OF bust
ness; but swung skill of artist That
the little doubt but was
keenedged instrument rather than OF blunt one
beginning Tmans speech calm reca OF e
the motives of the president IN
subjecng unprecedented manner 1t was
the opportunity to judge for
Tlman CRATER as the presoent
sought to make him. had magnifed small
malice personal hatred the sena
charged guilty answering attack usually devotes
portion counter attack his accus
told the whole story OF
connection incidentally, brought out the
president in thus holding without investigation ana
defense before his colleagues ana MS naon as
1t unfortunate
what otherwise
accomplishment In the past rev
president ded otherwise great
administration and cannot but believe that he mas seriously
whom he elected to serve he
tendency the great ana
power purely personal battles that are un
many big things
president himself is exceedingly
believe will take from ROOsevts glory and add to Ben TIL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
THE w. g A. COMMISSION

The special appointed Smith to inquire
feasibility the Western and Atlantic railroad to
organization
elected chairman and George Dole
wadley secretary q commission.
The brief but the objects to which
will weeks least outlined
as
extension there be such necessity
of the extension
of building extension with convict labor
derived by the state from the extension
industrial development of the state
which the commission Will
and the result of its
doubt justify the appointment of the commission
difference of opinion to the wisdom
Atlantic the The
hostile which seeking to
the tighter day. The
the usefulness of the
the lap OF the other
a plum
This be much stake to permit it.
of the questions which the COIN
mission decide point of fact there is good
why terminals along the Atlantic
connecting with the gulf by means OF
navigabe Chattahoochee
railroad
expenditure the
We VIII compensated
many for expenditure make.
convicts
the important
commission will be watched
greatest possible interest throughout the state
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
THE AUTHOR OF mick
CARTER"

Announcement is made that the
author Of that classic series OF
books, known as the Nick Carter
library, is seriously i'll.
We know of no announcement in
the world of literature which would
carry more genuine regret to
larger circle OF readers. Nick Car
ter is the highest representative OF
the blood and thunder school in
which crack, crack. went the rife"
rattIes through the sanguinary pages
and every chapter ends with the
cheerful announcement that AN
otner redskin bit the dust"
IL would be impossible to estimate
the influence which the Nick Carter
series has had on the rising genera
ton. The messenger boy, according
10 an ancient but nevertheless
veracious chronicle. is one of the
heaviest purchasers Of the Nick Car
ter series. A greasy and grimy copy
OF his favorite may be seen protrud-
ing from his pocket even when he
Il on his rounds, and in the inter
walls he may be seen doubled into a
hard knot, following the narrative
with breathless interest,
To be perfectly candid about the
matter. the author Of the Nick Car
ter series has a great many sins to
answer for. He has done his part
towards vitiating the taste of the
boys of this generation. who feel a
strong tendency TO go out and hunt
Indians or hold up trains when they
ought to be preparing themselves
for some useful vocation in life.
We would not be unkind enough
TO wish that the present illness OF
the author of Nick Carter should
prove fatal. but We will venture to
express the hope that in case he re-
covers he viii promise himself to
reform and try to undo some of the
mischief he has done.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
, generator not a whistle.

a generator not a whistle.
Not until the years work is reviewed
In its total result does the precise inn
portance of this organization become evil
dent. The banquet Tuesday evening sup
piled the occasion for such review. The
terse and comprehensive report of Chair
man W. B. Wey showed through a sim
pie recital of one fact after another that
whatever advantages Atlanta may now
enjoy as a shipping point and distribut-
ing center is due largely to the work
of the freight bureau. These advantages.
It should be noted,t are not Of a general
and abstract character. They filter forth
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
rHE ATLANTA FREIGHT BUREAU

Both for the years work that II cul-
minated and for the dominant idea TO
which its speakers gave utteranee. the
annual dinner OF the Atlanta Freight
Bureau Tuesday evening was notable
incident in the cIty's economic life, Like
most OF the deeper bushes influences. the
bureau has been performing from week
to week and month to month service
which though vital. alert and Of large
proportions. seldom invites public atten-
ton TO the details Of its activity. Its
work in the civic machinery is that OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
OUR EASTERN RELATIONS.

Peaceful relations have at last
been established between this coun-
try and the far east.
II is the wish OF the two govern
ments TO encourage the free and
peaceful development Of their COM
merce on the Pacific.
The policy of both governments,
uninflueneed by any aggressive ten
denotes, is directed to the mainten-
ance of the existing status quo in
the region above mentioned, and to
the defense of the principle Of equal
opportunity for commerce and in
dutry in China
They are accordingly firmly re-
solved reciprocaIly to respect the ter
ritoriaI possessions belonging to
each other in said region.
They are also determined to pre-
serve the common interests of all
powers in China by supporting by
all pacific means at their disposal
the independence and integrity Of
China and the principle Of equal
opportunity for commerce and indus
try OF all nations In that empire.
Should any event occur threaten
ing the status quo as above describ-
ed or the principle Of equal oppor-
tunity as above defined il remains
for the two governments to COM
municate with each other in order
10 arrive at an understanding as to
what measures they may consider 1t
useful to take.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
is HUMAN SALAMANDER.
Marvellous Psychic Power Shown by
Massachusetts, Mechanic
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
The marvellous psychic power Of Fred y. Fos-
kett, a young machinist, Of orange, Mass, has
attracted the attention of Prof. James, Of
Harvard, and other leading members Of the
Boston branch Of the American Society Of
Psychieal Research, who gave him tests yester-
day and today.
The first of the tests was made at the home
of Prescott +. Hall, on Saturday afternoon.
Prof william James and several well known
physlcians were there, aud test conditions as
nearly perfect as possible were made. Foskett
was seated in the center of a room before a
small table. There be performed every feat Of
the Hindu fakir and the Buddhist adept
On the table was an ordinary kerosene lamp
with a chimney and q flat wick. a pan and
several quarts OF alcohol. According to the re-
ports Of those present, FOskett succeeded In
every test. The first test was made with ordi-
nary sulphur matches. Foskett lighted half q
dozen. one after the other, holding them With
one hand close to the fingers OF the other
that the flames eurled around them. He then
lighted the lamp and held bis hands above the
wick, while the flames cuTled over them and
the SCOT completely blackened them.
From one OF these tests to another Foskett
went, while the scientists held their breath and
watched every motion. until he came TO the
climax. In this he poured quart OF alcohol
INTO the basin. lighted II and then washed his
hands bathing them for nearly ten minutes In
the burning fluid, washing II up over his arms
and to his face-literally bathing himself In
bla ZinE alcOh0L That completed the tests lof
Saturday. As soon as IT finished the ply
Eicians present examined Foskett and they could
find not the slightest trace of burn or blister.
Foskett told them that the flames did not give
him the slightest sensation of burning, that he
felt comfortably warm and pleasant, and MOTH
ing more.
The second tests were made this afternoon
at the home OF Prof James, in Cambridge
and under the same conditions as the day be-
fore. Considerable mystery is thrown ABOUT
them. Mr.. Hail said they were 80 startling
that he did not care to discuss them until they
had been tried again. Another scientist who
was there said that Foskett performed all OF his
experiments of the day before, and then ''abos-
lutely and positively domAterialized."
'IIe seemed TO dissolve into thin air as we
watched him. Was gone forty-one seconds ana
then msterialized. 1t was 50 startling that we,
am afraid. lost sight Of the test conditions
and we have asked him TO appear before as
again. II seems unbelievable, but IL certainly
seemed so. We hardly know what to think
of IT,"
Prof james refuses TO talk about the tests.
According 10 those who were present, Fus-
kett seems in a passive state during the tests
and he says he thinks of nothing In particular
Those who examined him diseredit the hypnotic
theory. They believe he has some latent psJ'
chic force that never has been studied
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
reflections of a Bachelor
New York Press.

A man dsliberates as much over changing
his brand Of cigars as a woman her religion
The less a man knows about public service
the better chance he stands to get a public
job.
A girl would be willing to sew or her own
buttons instead Of her mother IL 1t seemed
romantic
The first thing a women does when she
rents a house is TO 20 looking for the old
shoes she knows somebody LETT in closvt.
There are all kinds OF liars but the most
reckless is the city man who says he never
ceases to long for the wholesome things he
the farm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Mr.. Roosevelt will not monopolize at
tention in Africa, since daring wo-
man will soon start out to walk from the
Cape to Cairo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

The fact that the railroads OF the coun-
try made q hundred million dollars more
- = year than they did two years be-
fore does not prevent them from raising
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Governor Lilley, Of Connecticut. is also
Congressman Lilley and will continue to
serve in both capacities for six weeks.
go round.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Savannah Is really very much shocked
and surprised that anyone should sus-
pect her OF violating the prohibition law.
she simply didn't know there was one
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

II the president is not above the law.
he shows some very suspicious symp-
toms IN that direction.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

The imprudent peach tree may be
tempted to bloom almost any time now.
Il this weather keeps up
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Winter has been postponed this year on
account OF the weather.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Wages and the cost Of living are com
ing closer together every day. but It Is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Yes she has reached the heights" said
one Christian Scientist. speaking OF another,
now when she wishes TO take a bath, sNe
simply becomes plunged IN thought. "-Smar,
Set.
zone thing sort Of offsets another"
How now -
Tight SKIRTS keen the women from dancinS
excessively. and dangling keeps the skirts from
getting any tiRhter.''-Pittsburg Post.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

to 500 crates Of such tomatoes in winter
One man. town man who didn't nave
time to farm. bought ten acres of land
near this place for $500. He employed
two young men to work for him. They
cleared only five acres and planted II in
tomatoes. The hrst years crop paid all
expenses. including the first cost Of clear
ing and the living expenses OF the two
young men for a year Then a balance
was struck and II was found that there
was a profit Of 1888, It was divided
equally. the two young men had s611 each
for their labor and the man who had
paid $500 for ten acres had made more
than twice that much of one-half of his
land in one year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

There Is the case OF John Brown. the
Pepper King" He came to Florida from
Scotland twenty years ago to raise
oranges. The famous big freeze" cut OF
his hope Of a fortune in citrus fruit. So
he turned hts attention to peppers and
egg plant. His place. Scotia farm. last
year netted him profit of $4,000 for pep
pers and eggplant. No wonder they call
him the Pepper King"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

The kindness OF the world has relieved
the distress OF the earthquake sufferers
and conditions are normal again IN Italy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Think OF the svtravagance OF that New
York broker who gave an automobile to an
actress"
Gave away an automobile" retoined Mr..
ChuRrfus thoughtfully That wasn't extraV-
agance That was economy. Washington
star
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

So much for tomatoes. There are tales
of success of other truck farmers all
through this section in which the leading
role is played by celery, by head lettuce.
by eggplant. by green peppers. and so
on through the list OF vegetables for
which the public is willing to- pay fancy
prices If they can be supplied fresh IN the
midwinter season.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Some growers here permit their vines
to run out on the ground and they lose
much by rot. Some do not fertilize prop
erly Some fail to take good care of keep
out the insect pests. Some do not pick
the fruit at the exact moment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

This portion OF Florida, like every
other new section OF the United
States, Is interested in bringing in set
tiers who will develop its agricultural re-
sources. Undoubtedly. there are oppor-
tunities here for the industrious farmer
who. for whatever reason, wishes to make
his home in a section which knows no
winter. Many men have come here on
account OF their health, or the health OF
some member of a dependent family, and
have prospered. But the man who has
been a failure elsewhere probably viii be
a failure here. Luxuriant as the semi
tropical vegetation of Florida is, there
are no bushes from which dollars may
be plucked.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Tomato growers Of this class are Just
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Tomato raising in midwinter is IA de-
lishtfuI occupation, no doubt, for man
who likes to dig in the soil and cause 1t
to bring forth wealth. But it is highly
specialized business and it has been said
that the successful truck gardner, like
the poet. is born and not made--(Copy
right. 1905. by Frederic ]. Haskin).
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

II fs necessary to have money TO begin
with in entering into the truck gardening
business in this section. One must have
money enough to buy place and money
enough to buy all the necessary supplies
to develop that place. and money enough
TO support his family for several years,
until his new farm is ready to support
itself and earn q profit.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-02-06
EXPERTS FOOLED BY MASTER
Are Not Always Able to Judue Az.
thenticity Of Pictures.

one hears so much about false "o1d
masters" and fake art treasures tba. #
10 interesting to recall the following
anecoote' which is vouched for by M.
Jean bernard, so we'll informed on all
tnat concerns art and artists. The
STORY concerns a Rembrandt, which
formerly figured at the Antwerp mu-
scum under the description of the
1eune homme a la cuirasse." during
tne exhibition Of Rembrandt's works
lo-day the canvas belongs to the Ger
man emperor Twenty years ago the
owner Of the picture went to q COL
lector. M. Seldemeyer, and showed
MN the Rembrandt, Offering to sell it
10 MIN for $1,000. M. Seldemeyer in
turn showed the picture to his usual
experts, who declared it to be an imi-
tauon, and the next day It was re-
turned to the owner, with the remark
tnat ne could not get a couple of
eu,neas for 1t In Paris. The. possessor
or the "Jeune homme a la cuirasse,
SAID nothing, but took the picture to
M. Antontn Proust, who at once recoc-
n1zed 1t to be one of the best EXAMPLES
OF the great Dutch painter. The Ger
man painter Knauss, purchaser for the
imperial museums, happened to be in
Farls at the time, and when the Rem
brandt was shown to him he immedi.
ately offered to buy it, and the deal
was concluded for $1,000. The trans
action was one which the German en-
peror has never had any reason to re-
gret' for If he wished to sell the pic
lure to-day he could easily obtain
100000.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-02-06
Egg Nest.

Boil several eggs until hard, and
when cool remove the shells and cut
the whites from the yolks in long mar
row strips. Put a tablespoonful Of
butter in frying pan and in this fry
for two minutes half of a small onion
cut in fine pieces Skim out the onion
and put in the strips of eggs and fry
them just enough to make them stiff
enough to hold their shape, but do
not let them brown. Mash the yolks
and mix with them any chopped cold
chicken, ham, or fish which may be at
hand and season the mixtures highly
with salt and pepper. Roll the pre-
pared yolks and meat into small balls
and put them on bed Of lettuce
leaves. Build the whites around the
balls to resemble a nest. Pass mayon.
naise dressing, but do not put it on the
eggs as arranged on the platter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-02-06
RevoIts at Cold Steel

"Your only hope" said three doct.
ors to Mrs. NJ. f. Fisher, Detroit
Mich. suffering from severe. rectal
trouble, "lies In an operation, ,""then
l used DR.. Kings New Life Pills"
she writes, It'll wholly cured" They
prevent Appendicitis, cure Constipn-
ton, Heudaehe. 25c at Elko Drug @.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-02-06
Worn Out,

That's the way you feel about the
lungs when, YOU have hacking
cough. It's foolishness to let it go ON
and trust to luck to get over it when
B%llards Horehound Syrup will stop
the cough and heal the lungs. Price
25c. SOC and 81 90 per bottle. Sold by
Elko Drug Co. '-'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-02-06
Keep Busy.

There would be fewer empty hearts
II there were more occupied minds
and buster bodies. Both the body
and the mind are restless when they
nave nothing to do. Keep busy; exer-
else, stir around. Activity is the law
OF the universe. Even the world has
to take It's daily exercise and turn
itself about. -.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-12-31
THE ROAD TO CHRISTMAS
In Retrospect Grandfather Pictures
YHIetide Journeys of Many
Years Ago.
By Phillips Brooks

All the year loas we have been
travelling toward Christmas and my
old wife, our children and our grand
children-not all by the same road,
not all with the same expectations,
but all looking out alike for the first
glimpse of its smoke rising above the
wintry landscape of the year. Now
we can almost fancy that we hear
the Ginning of the famous bells-all
Christmas towns are famous for their
bells-and we know that we shall soon
be at our inEt
If life be a journey, and each
year a stage upon the road, I do not
know where else a sensible man would
stop for the recruiting of his health
than the fine old Christmas towns.
There, if anywhere, men are to be
found living together merrily; the inns
are warm, the cheer is good, the
amusements are of the heartiest and
the society is of the best. l have been
through many Christmas town-for
l have travelled far-and have rested
thoroughly in each. l never found two
of them alike. Of late they have been
much grayer and quieter than they
used formerly to be; but l do not
think that l have been less happy OF
the quiet towns at which | have of
late years resided. Let me confess so
much AS for these about me who
declare them to be not quiet by any
means, but perfectly uproarious with
jollity, l do not interfere with their
opinion Children so easily deceive
themselves; it is enough for me that
l am old enough to see things as they
are
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-12-31
Santa Claus Abroad.

II is strange to contemplate the
great variety of forms the Santa Claus
custom assumes in different countries.
In Belgium the little ones fill their
shoes with carrots and oats and hay
for the white horse st. Nicholas is
supposed to drive. Very early IN the
morning they run to the room in
which their shoes have been left and
find that the provend9r has gone and
in it's place candies and presents are
found.
Among the CarpathiaQ mountains it
is ST. Peter, who, dressed &c a bishop,
and accompanied by the dreadful Ru-
precht, is expected by the children on
Christmas eve. The visitor first de-
livers short sermon, lays on the
table a rod whitened with chalk, and
takes his departure with his tinkling
bells, while Ruprecht follows close be-
hind The children now hasten to pull
off their shoes, polish them and tie
theFn together; and, as soon as the
last notes CT Niklo's seus have become
lest in the s0taAse hey run into the
sarden ane secreto their shoes be-
meath bush. They spend the time
until 10 o'clock in relating stories,
then go to their shoes, to find them
filed with apples. nuts and goodies