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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

CAIRO, Egyt, November.
In the delta of the Nile there appeared
green and beautiful CROPS with fields OF
cotton. corn, clover, onion, rice and sugar
cane. All Of the field work was done
with simple tools. the people using the
same primitive methods that prevailed in
ancient times. The plows were wooden,
simply large, crude looking, crooked
sticks, cut down to a sharp point and
shod with iron. Many plows were drawn
by oxen, but some by camels, some by
donkeys, some by water buffalos, and
some by an odd looking team composed
of an OK and a camel yoked together.
The growing cotton interested me very
much. In some fields large groups Of
men. women and children were picking
the heecy staple; in others, men were
going through the fields pulling up or
cutting down the cotton stalks one by
one and piling them up to dry. In others,
the dry stalks were being fastened to the
sides OF a camel. until the load looked
almost as large as an ordinary wagon
full OF hay. Every field was cleared alb
solutely free of every stalk, until the soil
was left entirely bare. At first could
not imagine what would be done with
the stalks, but later it was found that
the stalks are used for fuel in the homes
and that some camel loads were taken
even as far as Cairo for this purpose.
The cotton boil was smaller than the
boil in the southern states, but the
plants were usually from to feet high
and were very thick. No doubt the rich
soil, the irrigation and the hot sea make
1t possible to get good results from the
thick planting. The cotton was packed
In large sacks. or s feet long, ready to
be transported to the gin by the camel.
The cotton is planted in the spring and
gathered in the fall, but other crops are
planted at any time of the year. when the
soil is free, frequently three crops being
gathered from the same land in year.
The corn stalks are cut by hand, and
afterwards the tar is removed, as in the
case of the cotton every stalk is saved
and the field is left entirely clear for the
next planting. Some one reported that
there is not a modern moving machine
or a reaper in the Nile valley. However, 1
the farms are small. and the laborers are
many.
The irrigation is carried on from
bitches or canals. some of them as old
as the Pharoahs, and where ii is neces-
sary to raise water to higher level than
the canal it is done by levres whit buck
cts, the shadouf, or by water wheels
turned by oxen, the sakich, both of these
being devices in use long before the days
of Abraham.
The delta seemed to be very thickly
and children. Besides the gathering of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Press dispatches indicate that Colonel
Roosevelt is quite well, by which 1t seems
that by the time he arrives home next
June. he may be primed with statements
on the situation around Washington.
The sugar trust by any other name
would not be sweet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

DMr. Cannon and Mr.. Aldrich have an
idea that II they were driven out there
wouldn't be any Republican party left
Baltimore Sun. Well. would there?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Brokaw says that his wife married him
for money. It is very evident that she
Is trying to separate from him for $4,000
q year almony-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Considering how far away the critics
live from Washington, some OF the crtti-
cisms Of the presidents message verge on
the daring
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

The present indications seem TO show
that this won't be green Christmas.
although il may be a white one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

DR.. Cooks verdict will be made known
sooner than had been expected We do
hope the University OF Copenhagen won't
spring any subsequent afidavits.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

A young man has been indicted for
sending postcards. This ought TO be
warning 70 all those people who have
that habit In aggravated form
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

She- insurgents want the house rules
AMENDED. according 20 dispatch, II
vel must have hopes. il is just as well
10 set them high
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

The prospective cleanup in the Wash
ington pension ONCE. II may be explained,
Is entirely physical
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

After what they had been getting at the
hands Of the insurgents, certain politi-
clans who attended the gridiron dinner
ought 10 have been immune from roasts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

II seems TO be fact that Irish prophets
who are statesmen have the most honor
IN America
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Standard on has appealed from the gov
ernments order 10 dissolve IL. This I'M
doubtedly means that the governments
dissolution order will be dissolved
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

with all his faults. Cannon is no quit
ter says an exchange He has already
said he wouldn't resign.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Latest reports say that Dr.. Cook is in
Europe How fast we travel these days,
Just g hours or 50 ago the doctor was
at Muldocn's in New York state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Moving pictures showing Colonel Roose-
Welt Staying wild animals in Africa are
being shown In London They must be
strenuous moving pictures
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

II published reports be true. and IL
seems likely they are. Uncle Sam win
have 10 sand an army of census enumer-
afors to atlanta TO take it's census.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Unprecedented prosperity faces the
south" says a banker. May IL bow and
shake our hand. too.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Aviation meets and automobile, races
have about exhausted novelty offerings
The next surprise will be a horse race
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

The Snead bath tub mystery. so-called.
reads like Balzac. Gaborau and Conan
Doyle had all elaborated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Bachelor seals are protected by the
United States. And yet there are people
who want human bachelors taxed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Congress takes its Xmas recess on De-
cember q. Pleasant thought-that we
shan not have congress on our minds
during Christmas
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

The Nrumor that Mrs Nation might de-
eert saloon smashing for suffragism is
dispenec By her recent activity In a
washington buffet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

ANY change in the house rules seems
hopeless, a congressman says Well he
Is frank about it.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
Tuesday, Dec. 81, 1909.

There is one thing about the Taft mes
sage. It was neatly printed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

king Leopold at a underwent an oper-
alton. and IL seems likely he VIII re-
cover. Thus is virtue rewarded.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

The scales OF the sugar trust are de-
fectfve In more ways than one They are
failing on the eyes, OF the public
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

we thought the shfrtwaist girl strikers
we're serious. Now IL develops they have
New York society women as patronesses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Kansas City. Mo-. wants trolley fares
reduced. This Is the first news extant OF
Mayor Tom Johnson moving from cleve-
land
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Dir. Tafts evident intention is to con-
serve the national Republican party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

1t is to be hoped Santa Claus win take
care OF the ultimate consumer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

Money in honey" headline says. Mon
e. Is honey" it probably meant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
Rural Route at Gray

WASHINGTON. Dec. IA rural route.
No. ?. at Gray. Jones county, serving 12z
families has been established to ezra
menee February l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

1t is recorded that the first use of the
written ballot in America was in 1929,
when the Puritans Of Salem organized
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
EXTRAORDINARY PLANT SALE.

EXTRAORDINARY PLANT SALE. Monday at Montgomery Drug, Co.,, II Dexter Ave-, Home Grown Plants d half price for cash.
 Roses, assorted. -. ... ..... ..5t 8 Ferns, assorted. ... ...... ... .25< I2 Pansies, in bloom.. ... ... .... .26s Large Ferns .. .. ... ... .... .25c Geranfums and ferns, assorted. 25o Carnation plants. .G ... ... ..... .20a
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

some inches below the waist line.
 We see little but long plain velvet coats at fashionable functions.
 A striking novelty Is the use of jet wings as sole trimming for turbans.
 The new Russian veilings are seen with square dots as often as round ones.
 Small checks and small plaids are leading features of the spring suitings.
 White crepe ruching, doubled, Is much used as a finish for neck and sleeves.
 A recently introduced fancy Is the trimming of white gowns with color ed lace.
 Everything in evening gowns Is clinging. high-wasted. If not directly empire
 New effects in net are a leading feature of the lace and trimming de- partments.
 The skirt in sheath effect easily holds it's own-if anything. 1t grows in favor. -F,Al
 Some of the new shantungs are &C., companied by border material on a separate piece.
 Not promises to be used not only for yokes and sleeves. but for gowns and waists.
 Foulards are shown in an unusually long range of patterns and colorss for the spring.
 Even lingerie waists of the most costly sort have adopted the little soutache braid.
 Metallic gold fringe is used exten- sively on sashes, scarfs, and even on tunic draperies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

great deal and also satin ribbon ef-
 fects in bows. rosettes and loops. Or
 naments in the form of cabochons and large buckles principally in dul.
 jet bead and cut steel effects will be
 favored Gold and silver cloth cabor
 chons are also popular. Motoring
 hats will be of the poke effects with
 large chiffon veils. Mourning hats are
 nearly all made on wire frames, cov-
 cred either with crepe or dull silk.
 TulIe crepe or taffeta bows, stiftly
 wired, are the usual trimmings, though black quills and wings are growing in
 popularity. The straws that will bo principally used on the spring hats are
 fine chips, Yeddas Milans, hemp. real
 hair and Tagail. Smooth braids will
 be used chiefly in the finer hats.
 though some medium rough braiis are shown. All winter long fashion has demanded that the hat match the
 gown absolutely. in shade and color. but now a hat of contrasting color is encouraged The latest fad Is perfum ing the hat with the scent of the flowers on 1t.
 This article would not be complete
 without mention of the opera hoods.
 which will be worn until the weather demands retreat to the summer re- sorts These are constructed so that they do not muss the hair They are always built on a frame of gooI size and covered with shirred chiffon and
 tiny chiffon fiouncings. They are made of taffeta, and around the edge may
 be lace ruff1es, plaitings of taffeta or
 chiffon, or finished about the face with dainty flowers. Many have huge strings of taffeta to tie under the chin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
PADS AND FANCIES IN

throwing a deep shadow over the face and hair. On the top or rounded side are heaped flowers. foliage and ribbon
 rosettes in such profusion that very little straw Is visible except at the edge of the brim. If wings are used, they lay flat across the top of the hat and are strapped down with bands. Cabachon trimmings of silk. chiffon. ribbon and flower petals will be very popular and streamers, knotted be- meath the chin or back of the ear, promise to have a decided vogue. On all hats the brims show decided ten dency to droop, but must not be con- fused with the mushroom shape. as they are somewhat different. Among the strongest favorites for early wear are large turbans of the Bagdad and Spanish order in cloche and draped ef- fleets. Some of these draped turbans are called Soudan, and are suggest i've of the head-dress of that country
 They are made from deep hair and straw cones. and are simply trimmed with quills or Mephisto effects, finish ed with a large, dull jet beaded Caba- chon. These turbans are very large and are worn well down over the head, well forward and slightly on the right sside There are also some fetching poke effects and some models turned up on one side and down on the other. The trimmings are soft. lustrous satins in ribbons and piece goods, chiffons and malines. Some of the early January models for Southern tourists showed the entire crown and much of the brim swathed In folds. ending with an enormous loose folding rosette on the side. IT
 the feather line quills in straight and curled effects. generally used in bun ches wings in long pointed designs and Mephlsto effects. All the feather effects are placed low excepting the Mephisto. which Is upright. Foliage will be used extensively as the seasor advances, and In these there Is a pre-
 dominance of American Beauty treat. ment, combined with lilacs. Also lilies of the valley, nasturtiums and large asters. White plumes will be used z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

silk sometimes cover the entire side of a hat and are relieved with sprays of leaves and flowers.
 A great many skeleton waists of ono sort or another are seen In the new costumes. They have the familiar ,ef- fects of the long-popular guimpes. Shell ornaments. real and in excel- lent limitations. are offered by the shops for. the girl who cannot afford gold and silver ones for the coiffure. With the costumes for day wear the touch of black satin Is always present and the modern dressmaker works veritable magic with the black satin sash.
 Fine ,veilins|in improved quality and fashionable colors in excellent style for the dressy skirt, and is sometimes seen with a narrow stripe or pleat. New linen and cotton suitings arc being shown among the early spring dress goods. They are mostly striped in contrasting color in herring bone style.
 Many of the spring suits of wool and mohair fabrics will have natty little coats which open with one or two nut- meath.
 For linen suits. and in fact for suits and frocks of all washable materfaIs the Irish crochet buttons pronise . joyed. ~. '"-
 An entirely new and novel garment IS the stole made like a priests vest ment, whole at front and back u,tth panels falling straight, and with oman sides and low neck
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Tn spite of the many whisperings that enianated from Paris last season that the hats would be exceedingly small for spring. the prophecy has not been realized on this side. It is true that last winter when Paris was in the midst of the big hat throes, several of the most fashionable Par isian actresses made an effort to turn the tide, by appearing in extremely small hats. However. they had but slight effect. and the only concessions made are refectedt in the turbans, which are slightly smaller than the Merry Widows, but what they lack in width they make up in cubic inches by their height. There are more freak styles ordained for this season than we have ever encountered before. Some are like tunnels; others suggest a coal bod, covering half the face and all the hair: then there are the Tallien casques, the Polish schapska the Bagdad turban. the Moujik, the old time pages turban, and pot shaped hat that has no heritagle that can be traced. Yet these strange, cu
 rious fancies are bewitching. In most of these the. head sinks into them deeply and the face peeps out piqu- antly. Nearly all these hats are made without handeaux and must be worn with hair flat on top of the head and set on the new Psyche knots quite comfortably. These hats made the new coiffure styles imperative and sounded the death knell of the pom padour. Of course, there are many small hats shown. but they have un- natural, large crowns, so that the eff feet Is topheavy. An effort has been made to show in the illustrations above examples of both the small and the large hats as well as some of the extreme shapes. to give an Idea of the general trend but the variety of that one must go to the shops to ad- just your ideas of individual prefer ment. Overturned shells will be very popular this season. In these the head fits up under the concave side with the straight down turning brim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
SPRING PADS
 AND FASHIONS
A List of the Many Changes Called For
 By The Spring Styles.

Old rose is still a favorite.
 Buttons are used in great abundance Gray seems to be perennially popu- lar.
 Of metallic nets there is wide sup ply
 trimmed straw hats will be the rage.
 Ruchings are quite as much thought of as ever.
 Soutache is freely used on spring gowns and coats.
 There is a fad for silk and crepe shawls Ut the theatre.
 The coming season has been herald ad as a season of color. All colors in veils are worn, but black still holds its own.
 Very many of the browns have a hint of gold in their makeup.
 Of sleeves there are many, but in actual shape they are few.
 Some of the new gowns have the epaulette shoulder arrangement
 Deep, rich shades are more used for day wear.
 Mems full dress ties are being made narrower and with rounded ends.
 Pockets on the spring coats are set
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

| Biz metal buttons. jeweied some | times, are pronounced features or th' most stunning new gowns.
 The new petticoats are being made of satins now in preference 10 the heavy taffetas. x,.. Except for the crepe weaves. wnicf I are in great demand. there are sefs few rough-faced materials.
 The fancy for buttoning sleeves from shoulder to wrist has so far sur yivei a change of season. The tunic is one of the most pro neunced characteristics. of the fashion able gown of the moment Natural colored pongee pahoinss embroidered in self tone or Tn ha.ora' color, are very stylish. All womankind seems to rejoice al the return of the small ana meoiuih- sized hats to popular favor Cord trimming, either covered oi dyed to match the material, Is almost as popular as soutache braid. CIassical tunic draperies apouno Tie handsomest are bordered with eh- yer and gold spangle work.
 Ever so slowly, skirts are crowns freer about the feet. although the hips are fitted as closely as ever. ,, Madeira linens are very efIecl.So with scalloped edges and a simple oe sirn fin eyelet work inside
 The first spring suits that are being .bown make it evident that the spring coats and wraps will be shorter.
 Tor the later season the gown or o,1 fasbioned lowered muslin ~ IS heralded as the very top of the fashion. ,,.ao of fancy shirtings, have the stripes cunning horizontally across the bosom
 number of men have been seen recently wearing light gray overcoats with black broadcloth collars ana cuffs. ..
 Any woman who has a collection or cameos would do well to have them set and mounted in a close-fittins necklace. among the new trimmings, ana h ls being used in millinery to great ex- tent. m.
 White net guimpes. soytached with the color of the gown, are the latest wrinkle for yokes, collars and sleeves.
 Fashionable coats for spring show many sof the features that have been popular throughout the late winter.
 Flowers as usual are important in connection with spring headwear. anu wings are smart on hats of moderate size.
 Just now tHcT0 6oOiho SO pS !" between the dyer and the dressmaker to see which can produce the most new effects.
 One of the new bandings in white lawn is embroidered all over closely with one color in a small leaf and dot pattern.
 Belt buckles in silver. in Japanese characters, which signify good luck and long life, are exceedingly good looking.
 Filet lace in insertion and all-overs is to be one of the popular trimmings for the coming summers gowns and wash frocks.
 For pretty dress frocks there never was such an assemblage of thin silk and cotton materials as there is at this moment
 Pink is one of the favorite colors in Paris at the moment. Most of the gowns of this shade have a relieving note of black
 Billiken belts for the children have the smiling face of the god of things as they ought to be" gleaming from the buckles.
 . Many of the coats for house wear, bridge. dinners, etc, remind one of the dainty polonaise of our mothers days in the 7O's.
 With the long sleeve has appeared
 Large flower-like rosettes of soft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
STRIKE IN PARIS.
Telegraph Operators Quit and Com
 municntion Is Cut on.

Telegraph Operators Quit and Com
 municntiOn Is Cut on.
 Paris. March 13, 5:2O D. m.-The city of Paris has been cut off from telegraphic communication with the outside world since 2 o'clock this af- ternoon when a general strike occur red following the disorderly incidents Of last night at the Central Telegraph Bureau of the postotfce
 The telegraph operators appeared for duty this morning but worked in- termittently Following a personal quarrel between a sub chief and the operators. four hundred men left thel, instruments and walked out, calling strike! strike" Several of the sta tions are now guarded by troops and trouble is feared. The government authorities intend to call in the mil, itia.
 Threats are being made against NJ Pataud the secretary of the electrica union. who. 1t Is feared will place Paris In darkness tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
ROBBED ON TRAIN.
Chicago Artist Tells Unusual Tale of
 Daring HOId-uu

Daring Hold-up.
 Chicago. March 13-Mrs. Della NJ Crane a Chicago artist, who has Just arrived from Jacksonville. Fla, Is re- ported to have been the victim of a daring hold-up near that place.
 While comfortably seated in a Pull man car. which had slowed down at a ,ratIroAd crossing. she is said to have been robbed of $650 in money and s2.- BOO worth of jewelry by a negro. whu- running alongside and uhrusting his head and shoulders through the win dow. grabbed her valuables.
 Every cent that Mrs. Crane had in her possession was stolen. including her railroad ticket and Pullman reser- vation The railroad officials passed her through to her destination and passengers saw that her wants were supplied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
A TRIAL CENSORSHIP.
Campaign Against Exhibition of AL
 legged Immoral Pictures.

Now York, March 13.-The campaiga against the exhibition of alleged i'm moral pictures in the moving picture shows here has resulted in the estan- l'shment of trial censorship by con sent of the ass ssociation of moving pie ture exhibitors which controls $50 shows in New York city.
 The members of the association agree to submit all films and all songs used 10 board of five censors appointed to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

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