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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Queer Gardening

Louisville Times.
Secretary Wilson, Of the department OF ag-
ricultre said the other day OF a certain farmer:
He is now profiting by the department 5
advice. He farmed a Philadelphia lady,
spring season, planted her garden.
The ladys husband came home and found
her porting over a seed catalogue. She had a
long list of seeds written on sheet of paper.
- This is list my dear, she said, that
1 want you TO buy for me tomorrow at the
seed mans.
Her husband looked at the list. Then he
laughed loud and long.
9" You want these flowers to bloom this
summer, don't you? said he.
80 Yes. of course
Well. those you have put down here don't
bloom till the second summer
% oh. that's all right, the lady said easily.
All right? How is II all right|
" I'm making Up my list she explained,
from a last years catalogue
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 14.-While
most of his constituents know that his
initials are IL. F." and that the IL"
stands for Leonidas, few of them know
that Colonel Livingston's middle name is
Felix. Leonidas Felix Livingston is the
way he appears in the congressional di-
rectory. He is the oldest member of the
Georgia delegation both in point of SER
vice and age
Colonel Livingstons autobiography
follows:
"LEONIDAS FELIX LIVINGSTON,
Democrat, of Covington, was born in
Newton county, Ca, April 3, 1882; is OF
Scotch-Irish descent; his grandfather EN-
igrated to this country from North Ire
land, and served under General Wash
ington during the revolutionary war; was
educated in the common schools of the
county; is a farmer by occupation and
has always lived on his farm; was pri-
vate soldier in the Confederate army
! from August, 1861 to May. 1865; was for
two terms a member of the house of rep
resentatives and one term a member of
the state senate; was chairman of the
committee on agriculture of both house
and senate; was vice president of the
Georgia State Agricultural society for
eleven years and president of the same
| for four years; was president of the
Georgia State alliance for three years,
/ but resigned when elected to congress;
has been prominent in all political strug-
giles in his state for many years; was
elected to the fifty-secOnd, fifty-third,
fifty-fourth, fifty-fifth. fifty-siXth, fifty
seventh, fifty-eighth, fifty-ninth, and six
tieth congresses, and reelected to the
sixty-first congress, receiving SSOS
votes"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
"a Pinch Hit

THAT was a close ball game the other
day. between the coppers and the fire
men,"
WAS, eh?"
Eyes. II was a tie in the ninth inning.
and the cops, who were at bat, needed
another run i'm
Ibid they?"
Yes; they arrested the umpire
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

IT a man wants his wife 70 notice
that a button is on his coat let him lay
q l--inch golden hair across the vacant
spot - Philadelphia Bulletin.
Why not tell her 10 sew IL on?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

Ex-President Roosevelt's popularity
continues undated. with the exception
81 Ty Cobb. no man Is securer in the
public heart, and both are Georgians
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

Texas governor says there are no less
than three Hobbies at work on his legisla-
fure. Texas. though. Is a big state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

Hartman Is after the s. A. L, accord
ing to runnor. II would be more accurate
70 say that the S. A L. is lodging Har-
rinan
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

The man who shot three people and
then drank poison must have distrusted
his aim at the last minute.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

Many Of the vexatious problems nov
confronting the government viii be set
Ted al the June cOmmencements.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

II Is about time for the weather bureau
to get ready for the gubernatorial in
auguration weather.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

II is getting TO be that time OF the year
when cotton brings a good price at last.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

No pears this season. This is bad. but
hlackberries are unhurt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

Mckinley the Good. Roosevelt the
strenuous. Taft the Silent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

II would be the part Of wisdom for the
United States 70 see that Castro doesn't
land in Cuba
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

FRIDAY. APRIL Is. 1909.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Object Once Too Often

James r. Mann, of the second Illinois
nois district, the same being in the city
| of Chicago, has made a reputation during
| his membership of the house of represen-
tatives as 1.-The great objector." He has
represented the speaker on the floor of
the house, and has objected to more
unanimous consents than all other mem
bers put together, also he has made more
| points of order against provisions of APP
preparation bills than any other dozen or
two dozen members. He has been-and
still is-Speaker Cannons right bower in
such matters, and the speaker unques-
tionably displayed wise judgment In Sc
lecting Mr.. Mann, for he has the happy
faculty of Directing and making points
of. order in such a pleasant way that he
rarely invites the wrath Of disappoint-
ed member.
But there are those here in Washing
ton who believe that Mr.. Mann has OBJ
1ected once too often; that he is slated
for defeat the next time he comes up for
election, although his district is over
whelmingly Republican and he has here
tofore managed to win the G. o. p. NOM
| ination easily.
In doing Speaker Cannon's bidding the
other day in the house, Mr.. Mann object
| ed to the presentation of petition sign
| ed by 250,OO0 women of Chicago, protest
ing against the increase in duties on no.
siery and gloves. The petitions were pre-
scented to the speaker by delegation of
women from Chicago, and they would
have beGn submitted to the house, and
been incorporated in the record, except
| for Mr.. Mann.
Unanimous consent was required to sub
NIT the petitions, and Mr.. Mann objected.
That ended it for the time being, but the
women-that delegation-sitting in the gall
lery then and there swore to be avenged
upon Mr.. Mann. His scalp is the only
thing that will appease them. They say
they will return to Chicago, and inaugu-
rate at once campaign not only to de-
feoat Mr.. Mann for reelection, but also
to do the Republican party all the harm
they can.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Oil on the Free List

| 1t seemed very magnanimous of Soreno
Payne to arise in his place in the house
of representatives the other day and ask
unanimous consent to place crude pc
troleum on the the free list. And 1t was
as surprising as it seemed magnant-
nous. The idea of Serene Payne, chair
man of the ways and means committee,
who had fought to the last ditch to pro-
tect oil, asking unanimous consent" to
place the product on the free list was, in
deed, novel; and why do you suppose Mr..
Payne did this? What do you suppose ac-
tuated so rabid a protectionist to make
such an extraordinary request?
Here is the answer:
Mr.. Payne placed oil on the free list
| by unanimous consent" to protect the
| Republican membership from record
vote-a yea and nay record on tlfe journal
of the house of representatives. Serene
Payne, Joseph G. Cannon, John DalZell
and other leaders, having been beaten
ence on the proposition in the committee
Of the whole house, realized that they
would again be beaten in the house-in
the open house.
1t is stated that Payne and others pro-
posed to accept the committee of the
whole amendment placing one per cent
duty on oil without a fight in the house,
provided the Democrats would not de-
mand a record vote.
Wen accept the committee amendment
without another fight. won't even ask a
division, If you will not call the roll on
the question" was the substance of their
plea.
May, nay, Wen get a record vote on
the oil proposition. even If we are de-
feated," was the answer.
And Mr.. Payne then placed oil on the
free list, by unanimous consent. thereby
obviating a fight likewise a record vote.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

The world is so fun of a number Of
things
That am sure we should all be as happy
as kings"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

A wise man has recently been
pointed out a path to happiness,
which. according to his way of think
ing. consists IN thinking less of self
and more OF the common needs Of
humanity. 1t is quite true. as
Stevenson put Il. that
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
What Free Oil Means

Assuming that the senate doesn't dis
turb the free list in so far as crude Pc
troleum is concerned which the senate
won't do-mind you, the senate bosses ia
vor plenty of protection for Standard
Oil-the consumer of kerosene will not
buy his Illuminating fuel any cheaper
than he does now, under the protection
afforded by the Dingley bill. The price Of
kerosene and the like will not be affec-
ted, because refined oil cannot be shipped
to America to compete with the Standard
Oil company. The Standard can kill
such competition by making it unremu-
nerative.
But free crude petroleum means that
candles, parafine, vaseline and scores of
other bi-products of petroleum will be
cheaper to the consumer. Candles, pare
| fine, vaseline, etc, are made in album
dance in France of Russian petroleum.
but these products have been kept out
of the American market by means of the
high duty on crude petroleum, which ap-
piled also to all of fits bi-products.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 1S-For
fourteen wears, the Sixth district has
been represented in the lower house Of
congress by Judge Charles L. Bartlett.
In point of continuous service, he is the
second oldest member of the delegation
and today is one of the most active. How
ever, 1t is not intended to discuss in this
column at this time the accomplishments
of the members of the delegation
Judge Bartlett's (auto) biography fol-
lows:
CHARLES Lafayette Bartlett"
Democrat of Macon, was born at Month
cello, Jasepr county. Georgia, on January
81. 1854 removed from Monticello to Ma
1 Il Al.
con since then; was educated In the
schools at Monticello the University of
] Georgia. and the University of Virginia
( graduated at the University of Georgia
in August, 1870; studied law at the Unit
versity of Virginia and was admitted to
the bar in August. 1872; was appointed
lsolicitor general prosecuting attorney for
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
DARING BETTING.

During the close of the eighteenth
century the craze for gambling In Eng.
lind rose to an extreme. At certain
notorious clubs every Incident was
made the subject Of a wager, and thou-
sands changed hands over the veriest
trife. A certain MIR. Blake made MIN.
self notorious by betting fl 500 that a
man could live twelve hours under
water He hired a daring fellow. and
purchasing an old ship, they were
sunk together by way of settling the
bet. Neither ship nor man reappeared
so Mr.. Blake had to pay up. The ia.
nous Earl Of Carlisle once staked
5000 on single card at faro. On
one occasion at Brooks, another noted
gambling club, Lord Robert Spencer
lost the last shilling Of the fortune
which he had obtained from his broth.
er, the Duke of Marlborough. and
General Fitzpatrick was in the same
condition. The twain combined, and.
borrowing sum of money, they open
ed a faro bank. They had a run Of
luck, and Lord Spencer's share of the
proceeds came to 100000. He pock-
eted this cash and never gambled
again-London Taller.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
The soatswain's Judgment.

1t was somewhere in this wide, wide
world, just where has slipped my
mind, and they were about to buy beef
on hoOf for the ships. So the oficer
whose duty 1t is to make the purchase
took ashore with him the bo's'n, as
representing the crew, to look over the
animals and either object or not. They
approached the first animal.
How will that dog' asked the off,
Ger.
The bo's'n cautiously approached the
beast, bent down and gingerly ran his
thumb and forefinger down first one
shank and then the other until the
whole four shanks had been examined.
Strengthening up he said:
He'll do all right, sir"
The officer, fiabbergasted, cried:
But, dash 1t all, you can't tell the
good points Of a bullock by the
shanks!
Perhaps not, SIR, but they're the
only parts we ever gets, SIR" was the
reply.-Pall Mall Gazette
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
A German HOLIDAY.

At Haslach. in the Kinzig valley, in
Germany, Feb. % Is a holiday and has
oeen observed as one for hundreds OF
years. Once upon a time, the story
teller who explains its origin begins.
haslach was overrun with snakes, and
no one knew how TO drive them out
one day a great flock OF storks APP
peared, and they were the savlors OF
the place. In recognition Of this de-
Herance from the pest, which &C.
CURED on Feb. %. the day has been
Kept sacred and Is known as ''stork
nay. An appointed Official known as
tne "stork father" parades the streets,
!Onowed by as many children as care
70 Join the procession. He wears bis
sunday clothes" and high hat deco.
rated with two stuffed storks. Stops
are made by this procession at houses
Aong the line. and the children re-
SeiVe gifts OF sweets and small coins.
Sery householder feeling pleased to
SHOW Ills gratitude TO the stork
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
HOw Eis Worked n. Ar.i..

This account Of how nm lnt,r,...
friend Of the great artist KvosaI on.
tained one of the painters dra wings i
rom Mrs Hugh Frazer's Letters
From Japan:
hyosai always refused IL asked out
right Tor a sketch. SO his friend he.
gan the negotiation by Offering the art.
ist an excellent dinner. When Kyosai
mad drunk deeply and seemed IN .
mellow humor his host called for
drawing materials. saying that he felt
an artistic fancy taking possession OF
nlm' No one was surprised, as Japa
nese gentlemen often amuse them
selves In this way after a feast. The
servant then brought an enormous
sheet Of white paper and spread II on
the door with the brushes aud Indian
INK beside It. The crafty host. with.
out looking at his guest, sank ON his
knees and began to draw. apparently
absorbed In his occupation. but inten.
tionally producing weak and incoher-
ent lines. Kyosai watched the feeble
EFFORT in silence and growing irritation.
and at last jumped up. dashed the tyro
aside and tore the brush out OF his
hand, exclaiming: "Out Of the way
you wretched bungler. viii teach
you how to drawn And the result
was priceless sketch, which remain.
ed In the possession OF the willy enter
tainer.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
a Ma o,RslI story.

Before he attained fame with his va.
rious books NJ. Blouet (dax O'ReID,
who was for several years French
master at st. PauPs school, related
how he obtained his post there. After
two or three earlier applicants had re-
turned unsuccessful from their inter-
view with DIR. Walker, who was at the
time headmaster Of the school, N.
Blouets turn came.
Il want" said the doctor after a
few words. "a French master who can
preserve discipline. My last was a
perfect gentleman and a good fellow,
but he could not keep the classes in
order. The end Of 1t was that after
being much worried by one Of the
boys the poor fellow went home and
shot himself"
sir" replied Max o'Rell. shat Is
where my cOuntryman made a little
mistake. / should have shot the boy"
The doctor rose. says NJ. BIouet. and
grasped my hand.
M. Blouet." he exclaimed, ''you are
my French masterT-London Captain
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
A Bad Mixup.

SAY" remarked one government
clerk to another. I'm up against 1t
good and proper
whats the troubIeT' queried e. c.
No. .
II got two medical certificates from
two different doctors yesterday" ex-
planned the party OF the first part
zone was q certificate Of health for a
life insurance company. and the other
was a certificate OF illness TO be sent
to my chief with a petition for two
weeks leave Of absence
''oh. that's nothing" rejoined his
fellow clerk. i've done that myself I"
ayes" continued the other, but
mixed the certificates in mailing. The
III health certificate went TO the In
suranee company and the certificate Of
good health went to my chief. Seer
Chicago News
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
One Block Of sioht...lna.

1t was ON East Eleventh street that
the sightseeing wagon started. Anx.
ious mothers placed their very small
children In 1t, then stood anxiously
watching the youngsters for fear they
would fall out, in spite of the fact
that the wagon was very low and
drawn by little white pony, who
went along in a walk. A man walked
beside the wagon. A small boy on the
front seat drove, holding the reins in
a slack way and chatting with a small
child by his side.
How much do you charge them for
ride" asked a woman on the side
walk.
"One cent" said the man.
"And how far do you go?" she asked.
Just up and down the block" said
the man. Afraid to go any further
afraid I'll lose them"
The woman counted the children,
sixteen. Sixteen cents for going up
and down the block.
There are lot of little ways Of
earning a living on the east side" she
said-New York Press.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
Tips costIier Than rrants.

They were going out Of the Waldorf
when be saw her look so longingly in
at the big, beautiful roomful of white
tables laden with roses that he said,
''Wnl you so in and have a cup Of tea
or somethlng?"
She assented willingly.
"Your hat and oyercoat, sir" said the
waiter firmly. you are not allowed to
sit In here with your overcoat on"
But" objected he, II shall stay only
few minutes"
mo matter. sir" said the waiter and
took his hat and overcoat with an air
of determination and disappeared.
That's the third time" sighed he.
that have started to go home, met
somebody and parted from my hat and
coat to treat them. II 1t happens again
the tips to the walters for keeping my
hat and coat will amount to more than
the sum have paid for the treats
New York Press
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
Nalaon Rlunr.

The Nelson river may be described
as one Of the greatest rivers OF the
world as regards the actual volume OF
water discharged into the Hudson bay.
Its total length is approximately 400
miles, and its drainage area is tremen-
dous. Its tributaries cover the whole
OF Manitoba, the greater portion OF Al.
berta, Saskatchewan. North Dakota and
Ontario west Of the great lakes. where
they also enter Montana and Mime.
sOta.-Exchange.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
Inc Eens.

A little boy was amusing himself oy
halloolng. then listening for the echo.
swhat Il the echo, mammal be asked.
dis mother attempted TO explain. feel
ing all the while how inadequate her
explanation was. The little fellow
trotted along at her side, silent for
some minutes. Then his eyes fell
upon his shadow.
~Oh. / know what echo Is, he ex-
claimed joyfully. Its the shadow OF
our woieez. '--I1os Angeles Times.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09

lake a nice fresh egg and separate
tne white and the yolk so'that the yolk
WI not be broken. Put the white into
OoWl, add h pinch Of salt and beat
: untl It Is very stiff. Have ready
!, .Oloe little bowl that is pretty enough
put on the table. but that win not
- 80 In the oven. Pour into this the
oeaten white and make 9 little
- 'e u the middle Of Il with = spoon
..,n 'nls little hollow place the yOlk.
s.il enbrUken. Set the dish In 4 hot
-, 80 and cook for three or four min
: - or until the white has Drowned
u.ue and the yoIk Is firm. There
-. 80 Dc a separate dish for each egg
- you cook in this way. Serve
'&ot away.-Dellneator.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
A Poliahsd R.seaI.

Mrs. Hansom-I understand. sir. that
you have secretly been making love TO
my daughter, and must forbid an ac-
quaintance begun In that way. You
should have seen me first.
Shrewd Suitor-Ma had seen
you first l should have forgotten your
daughter aud fallen In love with you.
Mrs, Hansom-Um! The informality
OF the proceedings was all | objected
to. Come with me. aud win intro.
duee you to my husband.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09
The Very Worst.

Clara with emOtion)-G George. are
you sure you win always love met
George (ferventlyl-w While life lasts,
my own.
cara tsuppressing tearl-George, II
trials and fluctuations should come.
George (amazedl-My heart Is yours
alone. my love, and always win be.
Clara (sobbingD-George. are you
sure, perfectly sure, that nothing
nothing at all-could cool your affec-
ton?
George thoroughly alarmedl-My
gracious! What's happened? Has
your father failed?
Clara (hystericallyl Worse, far
worse!
George (much relieved Tell me all.
my angel. | can bear IL.
Clara with a heroic effort)--G-orge
Pve-rve got IA boil comlng-comlng
on my nose.-London Tit-BIts,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09

They were looking at a portrait OF
Catherine OF Russia.
Said the man. What a remarkably
strong and vigorous face she has!'
Said the woman. II wonder IL her
hair waved naturally. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09

Now. sir" demanded counsel for
the defendant. '-tell US what time this
alleged robbery took place"
ssYOu had better ask your client re-
torted the plaintiff. He had my
watch"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09

4 - Mother-Tommy. darling. this
a -. birthday. What would you Ike
- Tommy. Darling (after a mo-
jo~ reneetiOul-I think I should en-
ng the baby spankedl-Paris
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-06-09

-he hlghast manhood resides In dis
position, not in mere inteilect--Beech-
lw.