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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
FOR STOLEN KISSES
THEY PAY HEAVILY
It'd Bits.

Who was first the inventor of kissing.
May his soul be in heaven-he deserves
it, I'm sure
While the majority of US may echo the
sentiments of the old-time poet, there are
not wanting those-apart from grumpy
bachelors, woman-haters and medical
faddists, who see lurking in one sweet
kiss enough microbes to fill half a dozen
hospitals with patients-who, were that
inventor alive today, would be seeking
him out with warwhoop and Ratchet
For, alas! they have found that stolen
kisses, so far from being sweetest, are
sometimes very bitter fruit.
"She was so pretty ard Fascinating that
I could not help kissing her." was the
novel and gallant plea put forward a
short time ago by a Birmingham youth,
chsrged with kissing girl in one of the
parks against her will. Two pounds or
fourteen days" replied the hard, un-
feeling magistrate. "You must learn to
keep your admiration of the opposite sex
within proper bounds" and sorrowfully
and sadly this youth who found a pair of
pretty lips so irresistible paid over the
40 shillings.
It was a rather dear price to pay for a
little osculatory practice; but man who
was charged with a similar Uffense at O
seaside resort last year and mulcted to
the extent of pounds jaunt1ly replied
that the kisses were cheap at that price,
and he would not object to another FIVE
pounds worth. But he also had to pay
for his fippancy, the magistrate taking
such a serious view of his unrepentant
attitude and behavior in court that he
added another three pounds to the fine
for contempt of court.
Exactly how much this worked out at
per kiss It is impossible to say, as no
information as to the number of kisses
stolen was furnished A commercial
traveller, however, who .snatched single
kiss from the chambermaid of Man
chester hotel was fined two pounds and
costs amounting in all to three pounds,
two shilling and six pence. The value of
a stolen kiss however, seems to vary
according to the view taken by the judge
of the offense.
Sometimes the delinquent has been let
Off with a caution; while in other cases,
where a girl has struggled and hurt her
self in her efforts to avoid the unwel-
come attention, the offender has been
fined as much as ten pounds, and the
writer recalls one case in which man
was sent to prison for three weeks, with
out the option of a fine, for trying to kiss
a girl against her will, and assaulting
her because she resisted,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
TEASING THE MONKEYS
COST BOY 1915

Would you like to be teased by being
hit in the face with an eatable attached
to long rubber string?
1t Vas while affording himself much
amusement as we'll as fun for a large
Grant park Sunday afternoon while teas
ing the monkeys. He also tried teasing
the big elephant, but as IL did not worry
the larger animal the young boy again
returned to the cage occupied by the
monkeys and was having q great deal
of fun when arrested.
AS monkeys are very fond OF peanuts.
and are often fed on them by youngsters
who visit the park, they would make an
effort to catch the peanut thrown in the
cage by Tate But instead they would
be struck in the face with IT and then
the peanut jerked out OF the cage by
means of the rubber After grabbing
for the peanut for some time and falling
to get It, the monkeys raised a howl and
caused the police officer to put in his
appearance.
The elephant, It ~ stated, was struck
on the trunk several times with the rub
Der and also grabbed at the peanut for
some time. but refused to make an out
cry. Teasing the elephant did not please
the crowd. led by Tate. who returned
and agsin leased IRE monkeys.
Tate was severely censured by the re-
corder Monday morning for teasing the
Gagged animals In such a manner. The
boy had no statement to make In re-
gafG 20 the mater. AS he seemed very
ignorant he was fined but $5.75.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
Think of Me

t2S =r~-.al Request.
Think OF me mid scenes OF gladness,
When thy cup OF JOY o'erflows,
When her richest gifts and blessings
Fortunes DER thy pathway throws.
While thy life hath nnught of sorrow,
And thy heart is light and free,
Wilt thou in thy happiest moments,
Have one kind sweet thought OF me?
Think Of me when others WOO thee,
And on thee their praises pour,
i have loved thee truly, fondly-
Surely they can do no more.
In my heart III cherish ever
Memories sweet, dear one. OF thee.
All l ask-say wilt thou, dearest,
Give sometimes one thought to met
Though my friendship came with summer,
With her 1t did not depart;
Frost Of autumn, SHOWS OF winter,
Can not drive Il from my heart;
Time to all brings many a sorrow-
Cares that we cannot foresee-
But while / have life and memory
II VIII be sweet 10 think of thee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
Making and Breaking

Dear Household-while sitting all alone this
Sabbath morning / can not resist the tempta-
ton of visiting our dear page again. The
new year is here, another period Of time is
added to our past. How many of us, looking
back and seeing our errors and mistakes in
the past year. have made new resolutions for
the futureI Some of them, expect. are
the same old resolutions which have been
broken time and time again. only to be re-
newed the next New Years.
Some time ago 1 head some one say: What
is the use of making resolutions when, as a
rule, they are broken?" say, make them,
and Just many as you want to, TO IL we
do not keep all OF them II tends u show the
goodw nlthat lies behind thu making. All
good things begun are not accomplished or
perfected. yet they 10 some goo 1; they lift US
TO higher plane, II we really try to Keep
them, and fiji a part Fl their mission
think one good resolution would be: IRE
solved, That during this year 7 will try "a
make every one happier and better ana scatter
sunshine TO the poor and those neeling II. P"
Shakespeare said. 1T hlesseth him that gives
and him that takes" 1t the with
you help to the poor; it lleSsss them ana
it blesses you. When you help the suffering
you are nearer heaven than any Other time in
your life Remember. service IS much better
than simply church going-it is the very es-
sence Of religion. Obi II we would only make
this year the very brightest and happicst one
we have ever had.
Householders, let's make nur cage better than
ever before Write good, whoses5ms Ietters
and let's try not to write too much on the
same subject. I think our page is fine and
we certainly have some good writers, but 1t
takes practice to keep up TO .he mara, and
too many OF only write once a year.
Tiny Green. you are one OF MY favorites.
Opal, ] know you are one % the dearest
that was.
Write often. Ethel Vincent I have several
friends at the state Normal; wonder IL you
know any of themf I think 1t is a fine school,
once thought Of going there. but went TO the
Georgia Normal and Industrial instead.
By the way, you Householders must be very
fine looking and afraid NJ descripiE.5 y0ur-
selves for fear Of leaving the impress N other.
wise. OF else can't describe yourselves, being
$3.50 On! Miss Thomas, don't frown. I'm
not going to say Il. Happy New Year to all
and big hug for Miss Thomas.
BERYL.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
Beth Explains

Dear Household: The merry holidays have
passed and the new year has begun; let us
eager 10 perform the duties that lie near us to
the best OF our abalty, and to make the best of
every opportunity that comes our way, and to
live peaeeaely with all men.
l notice that the Household is somewhat di
vidcd, several have said cutting things
but we feel sure they are only rough Jokers
and viii take, as they sent, good naturedb
No doubt many are like myself misunderstood
and with Miss Thomas permission, / wish to
mean that Mrs. Desolate was worse spiritually
than many others No, didn't mean to cast a
reflection upon her character, only meant
10 confirm the words of Mrs. Desolate's friend
Is It a fact that you have not learned that
we are all. in sense, sinners? Whether we
realize II or not We cannot claim than
from darkness to light plain that even
those who were with him the light and
heard the voice but could not understand
lie says: Christ Jesus came into the world TO
save sinners Of whom l am chief" Did you
.lOtice the quotation? He does not speak in
the past tense and say OF whom / was chief
but still declares that In his flesh dwells no
good thing.
Suppose every farmer was to get dlsheartened
and disguised with country life and move 20
the city; II wouldn't take a philosopher TO In
form us what the consequences would be.
have never lived in the city, and therefore can't
discuss that side, out beautiful country home
Is my. ideal home. Where the fruits of the
LAND grow I'm bOuntifu clusters everywhere. and
the doors and windows can be open to admit
robbed or murdered; and last, but not least,
where tine cackling of the chickens. the squeal-
ing Of pigs and the bleating Of calves, lambs
and other domestic animals sounds like music
compared to the buzz and roar of the city.
I would like TO say what l think about rats
hut think it's TO late. / win say In conclusion
that Mrs. Chance is on the sensible side of the
question, although / confess that my hair is
puffed over a common sized mouse all the
time l firmly believe that If Dame Fashion
and all the leaders were to comb their hair
straight back and twist II In a hard knot be-
fore Christmas the ma ;Orlty would be following
that style Just like drove OF sheep would a
bundle OF fodder.
Wishing You all prosperous and happy New
Year. A am, BETH.
Logansville, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
G II A 7

Berry, too. have heard the argument
against new year resolutions. but there
is no logic in It.
Only a few days ago I heard a man
say what's the use OF so much talk of
new year. IL is the same old thing all the
time: the same old struggle to down the
other fellow; the same old sneaking TO get
on the blind side; the same old big ] and
little you. I am going 20 cut IL out OF
my plans. OF course. I'll have to date
my letters with a different ending TO
the year every twelve months. but am
sick and tired OF so much gushing" 1
looked at him a moment as he sat in my
big chair. and filled IL too. a twinkle came
into his eyes. but knew there was a
grain OF discomfort under it all and
that II I were patient / would hear IT,.
So the only question asked was: "How
many huckwheat cakes with syrup did
you s$t for breakfast or was il Holsters
salad last night?''
Truly. meh lady. 1 am getting sick
and tired OF so many failures. 1 thought
ten years ago that by this time would
be ten times better off than / was then.
remind myself OF the frog that climb
ed out OF the well. Every day he ad-
vanced two feet and every night he slip
ped back one"
BE glad you are a frog then, instead
Of q kitten or a chicken. 1 have known
both to fall in the well and never get
out At amy rate. not get out before they
were done for and had spoiled the well
FOR q while at least"
That's fact" he answered. II am
still struggling. but the struggle takes
so much time and strength that 1 am not
able to do the thousand and one things
I want 20 do"
Then got serious and tried to convince
him that a well spent life. even though 1t
had no special days is more normal than
the lives that must be lived in the glare
Of publicity There was one Moses. one
Joshua, one Merriam, but they were not
the ones occupying Gods attention They
were only the leaders. Gods helpers to
get the children OF Israel into the prom
ised land.
When the great prophet complained to
God that he only was abstaining from
the worship OF idols. God told him exact
~ how many others were in the land who
had not bent the knee before Baal And
il is just that way today. We may feel
discouraged, may feel Ike throwing up
our hands and surrendering. but we must
not. You. as you move in what seems
10 you narrow circle and pour out the
fragrance Of cheerfulness, unselfishness
as you do your tasks faithfully may be
more radiant in the sight OF heaven than
the brilliant man or woman you envy.
LIES true foundations are the little
things We do "as unto the Lord. II is
not the erratic meteors that give us light
OF guide US on our ways. IL Is in the
apparently hum-drum. monOtonous. day In
and day out faithful life that nearly all
the worlds best work is done, II isn't
enough to try 10 get ahead. to be the
leader In the treadmill: we must do that
routine work as cheerfuily. as happily,
as honestly as IL Il were the thing We
would have chosen
when tae task thou performest is irk-
sa1-a zrd long.
Or the brain is perplexed by doubt or
by fear.
Fling open the window and let in the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
Another Lover of Music

Dear Miss DEMONSTRATING just enjoyed a
feast OF music through a graphophone, ! am
reminded that It might be appropriate to get
In line with those who are following Mrs.
Everette's suggestion.
What is there more enjoyable or uplighting
than the influence Of music In the home:
Indeed. home without some sort Of music
Is dull place. There may be found a few
persons who are not fond OF this tender
child of rudest times are to be pitied, for
they miss so much. Even the animals show
Sims OF love and animation on hearing IT,.
1t afforded new life and energy for our SOL
oilers. when each step seemed almost the last.
side hearing the strains of Dixie" so in
spired them that they knew not what rear
meant.
music and song? Many a one owes his or her
conversion TO some song that caused them
&c turn from the evil way.
remember year ago a dear relative Of
mine who had taken little or no interest In
religious matters and. growing old. was made
very happy and so demonstrated IL by say
ing; Children. that grand song raises ones
thoughts from an earthly to a heavenly home. -
Il was a song that we children were singing
In NV fathers house.
One advantage In the possession Of a graph
0phone is that one is not Obliged to buy every
new piece. but can work up and exchange
with his friends and neighSors and quite an
attractive feature OF the graphophone is haV-
ing something new.
Those who are unable to own a piano will
find in this machine a fine substitute. About
all one has TO do in wind the machine and It
does the rest. and does II beautifully. With
a selection Of different classes OF music one
can enjoy a grand musicale as often as one
wishes. and right in the home. The sacred
pieces are Just grand and Il would be diff
cult 20 find a trained choir except IN great
cities. that would excel the quality OF music.
keep up with Household pretty regu-
larry and appreciate IL more and more.
Trusting that Il may accomplish more good
for nineteen hundred and nine. and also hop
ing that each member may resolve to do her
share in helping in this direction. also wish
Ing Miss Thomas and all a happy and pros
porous New Year. I am.
Ruth. Ga. OGDEN SKIPPER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
BOYS CANNOT SHOOT
BIRDS, CATS, PIGEONS

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-No more are the
small boys of Austin to be supplied with
air guns, toy pistols and other weapons
with which to Kill pigeons. shoot cats
and jeopardize the lives of their play
mates.
To complete the extinction Of any mar
tial spirit that may have been implant-
ed in them they are to be deprived of
soldiers uniforms.
The women's club of Austin has decid-
ed the slaughter of birds is in violation
of the conservation of natural resources
and the boys are TO be dispossessed of
everything that tends to breed in them
the desire to kill.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
WILSON MAY BREAK
LONG SERVICE RECORD

vestigation of the question of the length
of service of Secretary Wilson as a cab
met officer discloses the fact that it will
be necessary for him to serve until No
vember 20, 1909, in order to have equaled
the record of Albert Gallatin, OF Penn
sylvania, who was secretary of the tras-
ury in President Jefferson's first admin
istration. \
II he should serve longer than the 18th
of November next. Mr.. Wilson win have
made a record for length of service In
the cabinet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Dear Miss Thomas; I earnestly concur with
you I'm the sentiments you express, and extend
brOtherly hand TO one who has such noble
purposes at heart. Though l may never see you
and converse face TO face, yet ] have the high
est esteem and admiration for one OF such high
ideals. and may 1 assure you that II is my
purpose as yours, 10 help (by word and decd
others the narrow road that leads ultimately
to life above. A cheerful encouraging word
spoken at the right time a smile Of approval.
a happy cOuntenance even, helps Others to for
get the cares that encompass them, and IL one
plants the holly the grave OF unhappiness,
and is living for the future and for right, lifes
battle is already partially won, as we marshal
our better forces for victory. We may wen cry
"all hail." to the Captain OF all good works, y
when we note the changes taking place in our
day. Education, freedom Of the press, and re-
liglous beliefs are steps upward. Intemperance,
even, IL being driven from our land, and
the ''humble Nazarine," once despised and
ignored, IS reverenced by many more of earth's
Rest and noblest than ever before. We can but
pray that the time viii speedily come when the
Lords prayer will be fulfilled, and Gods Will
is done on earth as in heaven"
= As long as we have n tongue to speak, a
heart to throb, a mind to WILL let us ever work
for the things that win prosper for all eternity,
let us square actions by the golden rule, let
inculcatc, the spirit Of meekness, charity,
chastity, love, forgiveness. Let us strive for
him who win reward as we'll punish There
are trials and besetments that will come TO
out a helping hand to save, and when the way
seems dark and dreay, a stin small voice Is
heard saying, 10, / am with you even to the
end OF the world" With best wishes through
the present year, l am your humble colaborer
for the Master, L. W. BLOUNT.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

ed since wrote. 1 have thought many times
would write on certain subjects, when
was busy at my work. and would flatter my
self into thinking l had some pretty good let
tiers fixed up in my mind. but, alas! they
lived and died with me and were no benefit to
any one else.
Sometimes think I am like Martha, cum
bered with much serving
There are so many writing that are such
deep thinkers and can WELD the pen so wei
that / feel a delicacy in trying to handle II.
/ was readiHe Annie Peavy's letter. l agr9s
with her that love is Of God. that no one
can truly live without love. They may 'Gist
but such a life language can depict-no
tongue can tell
Love has no bounds; love is the mighty con-
queror and a ruling power. l would say e
the girls that think they Will marry and
then reform the man. to be not unequally
yoked'' in any form. II she does, she viii
realize a sad awakening, for If she cannUt
reform him now she will not hereafter. rhere
are too many unedually yoked now is the
reason Of so many unhappy marriages. They
do not agree and will be more than apt to
have trouble. / would say to those that ar
already unequally yoked that you have -oun
out what communion light has with darkness,
and TO try to conquer with love ana overe 'me
evil with good
Bingham. what do y)a mink about that!
Write again.
wishing Miss Thomas AMI he Household a
happy and bright New Year. am,
OBSERVER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
Poor Sandy
Success Magazine.

The young Scotchman never liked his mother
n-law and this weighed heavily on the MIND
OF Ills wife. who I'll.
Calling her husband to her bedside she said to
him. SANDY. lad. I'm varra III and / think I'm
gang TO dee and before ! dee / want You to gle
zoe lromiEe."
''I'll promnse." replied Sandy. What Is it?''
''Wcel ] ken that when i dee ] have a fine
funeral, and want you TO ride up in front in a
carriage WI my mother"
''NNeel," sadly responded Sandy 1--WE gied
ye my word, an it's nae ne that's gang back
On that. kut I'll tell ye one thing, we've spoiIt
the day fcA me- =
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
BRANTLEY, OF GEORGIA,
TO AID INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. R.-In pursN-
ance of the resolution unanimously adop-
ted by the house of representatives
providing for an investigation into
the whole subject Of the secret SER
vice. Speaker Cannon has announced
the following as the committee to have
charge of the matter:
Olmstead, Pennsylvania, chairman
Currier. New Hampshire; Young M1chi-
gan: Brantley, Georgia. and Bowers, Mis-
sissippi. the last two being Democrats.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
SEAB WRIGHT HEADS
ANT|-SALOON|STS
GEORGIA ANTI-sALoON LEAGUE
ELECTS OFFICERS AND URGES
ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBI-
TON Law.

Hon. Seaborn Wright, Of Rome, was
elected president of the Georgia Anti
Saloon league for the ensuing year, Tues
day. at the third annual meeting of the
state board of trustees of that-ae<ocia--
Ation. Mr.. Wright succeeds Rev. 7. D.
Ellis, Of Macon.
Reports Of the work during the past
year were heard by the board from the
state superintendent Of the league, Rev.
J. C.. Solomon; j. B. R1chards, associ-
ate superintendent Dr. A. r. Holderby,
chairman of the headquarters committee;
Rev. A. c. Ward. secretary and treas
urer, and Rev. c. NJ. Ledbetter, district
superintendent. All the reports showed a
favorable condition of the leagues eff
forts. The treasurer reported receipts
amounting to s7,4661s. and no debts car
ried over.
All of the officers just named were re-
elected. Judge W. A. Covington was
chosen legal adviser. The following vice.
presidents were elected: George s. Jones,
OF Macon; Judge George Hflyer, of At
lanta, and Judge w. A. Covington, of
Moultrie. DR. p. H. Todd, w. Woods
White and W. A. Ware, of Atlanta, were
elected additional members of the head
quarters committee
The following were elected additional
members of the state board of trustees:
Rev. o. P. Gilbert, Rev. George E. GIL,
Dr. S. r. Henry and Joseph T. Both
well, of Augusta; Rev. T. d. Ellis, d. D.,
of Macon; Rev. r. E. L. Harris, of Spar
ia; Judge W. F. Jenkins, of Eatonton;
DR.. Thomas s. Wilson and Judge George
Hillyer of Atlanta; Hon. Frank ]. Dud-
ley, of Columbus Rev. ]. H. Fakes, of
Griffin; Rev. c. NJ. Ledbetter, Of Cor
dele.
Much stress was laid on the law en-
forcement feature of the league work for
the coming year.
A telegram touching the success of
prohibition in Georgia was sent to the
people of Tennessee through the ''Tennes-
seam at Nashville.
With this reorganization Of the state
league it is expected that great progress
win be made in Georgia during the year.
The outlook is very hopeful says
the league members and the splendid
showing Georgia has made during its
first year of prohibition, it is believed,
will greatly aid other states to follow
the lead and do likewise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Thousands of people have found in Hoods Sar-
saparina positive cure for rheumatism. This
medicine by fits purifying action neutralizes the
acidity Of the blood and builds up the system.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

Like Banquo's Ghost
PhiladelDhIa Pubic Ledger.
There are few things harder to suppress
than q suppressed interview.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15
Reb. A. ]. McKelSUao
Relies to S. F. Rarott

Sometime ago The Journal published 4
Letter from Mr.. S. A. Parrott, president
of the Atlanta Compress company, of
Atlanta, declining to become an associate
member of the National Child Labor com
mittee, in response to an invitation from
the membership committee of that organ
ization.
Rev. A. j. McKelway, secretary for the
southern states of the National Child La
Dor committee, has replied to Mr.. Par
rott's letter as follows;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-15

BE Not UnequalIy YOked
Dear Household-More than a year has pass