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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
An A NEW SOAK A ols 5oAXo

The punt and conundrum we're mighty
popular with cur grandfathers. They
screamed over both. Unless a pun to-
day is an exceptionally clever one, with
some definite bearing on the converse
ton, carrying with its some point, an au-
dience may gFoan.
few conundrums go a long way
some Of them have gone from the Next
can war down to the Spanish war.
In the first minstrel shows the must
clans, vocalists and everybody else on
the stage in the first part joined in the
joxemaking. 1t was as common for the
cornet player or drummer to engage in
conversation with the middleman as for
the en- man. One of their jokes was:
why am I like a young widow"
For fear the audience might not under
stand, the middleman would repeat: why
are you like q young widow? I am
obliged to confess I do not know. Kind
ly tell us why you are like a young
widow
The answer to that was: Because
do not stay long in black"
The civil war brought out lot Of new
Jokes that were popular in those days.
Sam Sharpley used to tear holes in a
big handkerchief while delivering his
monolog; then, poking HIS face throu1h
the largest hole. he would say: The
innocent cause of the war" It does not
sound funny now, but audiences used to
p Shrek and scream.
Another famous civil war joke was one
of George Christys, He advised Lincoln
&c ~uy hickory nuts. I'VE kin crack 'em
open an keep de kernels an throw de
shells in de enemys camp" he said.
Solomon said there was nothing new I'M
der tie sun, but there are many new
jokes sprung every year, the wise mans
statement to the contrary.
He was crouch. So would any man
be who had as many wives as he had.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Suppose we permit the old party to vanish and
try other methods. The New York sun, tne
great friend Of Mr.. Tilden. and frequently aid
ing II party since. on September "a editortally
desigT ties II as time "immutable Democracy. =
showt Z that way back to the time OF w. X.
Morris m the great Illinois Democratic tariff
champion. the party has thwarted the tariff re-
formers by Its congressional votes and divisions.
We ell know what 1t recently did In that mat
ter Hercules Notwithstanding his strength, re-
fused 70 waste his strength by striking at the
shadow OF Medusa SO also President Tart, Ia
his Chicago itinerant speech, omitted to discuss
Democratic sayings doing-that was too easy
but he extendedly assailed the Socialists, who,
to use bis own words. were growing stronger
and stronger"
Thereby hangs tale Of wisdom. The Social
lists denounce aud mention wrongs and besides
propose logical scientific and patriotic remedies,
and. hence the alSrm OF our worthy president.
Men OF the south you have too long been IN
hopeless defeat Study socialism. adopt 1t, and
ten years socialism snd the Socialist party will
annhlate the Republican party.
Respectfully. WILLIAM G. WILLIAMS.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
SAY r,sTAA sUNG sTARTee, w1EN
ou haven't heard 1t is better than

you haven't heard 1t is better than a
poor new one.
'Why does a hen cross the road?"
It isn't true that Noah kicked a Stat
out of his cradle the first time he heard
that one, but it is pretty old. Still II
1t was new to you, you'd laugh at It,
It's funny how a joke can go down
the line for years be handed around back
and forth on the stage, told by travelling
men, printed in the comic papers ana the
Woonsocket Weekly, and yet you never
happen to heart it. Then you hear 1t and
think it's new.
Here's a bunch of them that used to De
screams in the late 4os;
Endman: Dey wah a runaway down
town dis mawnin'. A boss run breal1neek
down de street a little dawg sittin' on
his tail.
Middleman: What! A little dog sat G.
the horses tail?
Endman: No. sub, de dawg sit on his
own tail.
Endman: Me an my gal went out rid
in last Sunday in a one-seat buggy. She
weighs TO HUNDRED pouns an she filled
up he whole seat. 1 had ter ride in de
whip-socket.
Endman; All asst my gal if she wanted
some peaches an she ct q.
Middleman: Ate q! She must have liked
them
Endman: She said she liked 'em fust
rate but dat de seeds scratched 'er
throat.
Middleman: Your uncle's death must
have grieved you a great deal, Tambo.
Fndman: Yes, sur, II grieved de whole
family. Fadder cried and brudder cried,
but 1 cried wuss'n any oh 'em. His clothes
wouldn't fit me.
Middleman: Can you I'll me. sir, what
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

ceived severe shocks because OF too close
friendship with the apparatus
Park Commissioner W. G. Pickett, who
recalls the occasion and who Is Friday
relating an account OF Il to all his friends,
has a vivid recollection Of the event. He
was quite active In politics In those days
and the circus with its superstition-in-
spring electric lights came TO town on
the same day that the vote was being
cast in the famous Colquitt-Norwood gu
bernatorial election. This was on October
Z. 1881.
The circus pitched its tents on a vacant
lot just opposite the capitol on the north
ern side of East Hunter street and It Is
said that a caravan Of people journeyed
here from several adjoining counties.
some arriving days in advance OF the cis-
Gus.
This exhibition occurred several years
before Atlanta began using electricity for
illumination purposes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
what Next9 a sociaIist's view

Editor Atlsnts Journsl: The self-apnointed
New York adiusters e the OH Democratic mar
w nrodrced IN elaborate renort concerning
which the Ansriran- press have given bnt
peucity ~ mautian-Kecsuse ot its incense
duence Often have ofhor curators OF the old
perry essaved IFS rehabilitation.
The marty hiss distractions enough. the def
cheney IL IN the concrete. II has knowledge and
ornataness abundant. hut art in performance.
For the last hslf century II he's shown incspaci-
~ for governmental management. when occa-
sionqlly rlaeed IN power. The Renuhlican narty
hes no tr~r'dstion as IN ony Of the Democra tic
pians or leaders. To continually whip the ma
tionsl Democratic party is merely amusement
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

diameter. Its weight is in keeping with
the tout ensemble of the whole outfit
when the president dons II, for 1t tips the
beam al L pounds. TAFT. when ne gets
the hat will be clothed literally from
head TO foot by Texans At the Repub-
ncan convention last year the Texas del
egation gave him a huge pair Of trousers
constructed by Texas tailors of wool from
Texas-grown sheep.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Ell PASO, Text has remained for
Texas to put the lid on President Taft.
The lid is a $3.50 Mexican sombrero, heav-
lily trimmed with gold and silver strands
from Mexican mines.
1t win be presented to him by the Ohio
society OF this city OctoDer 16, when Taft
is here. The crown of the sombrero is
"a inches high and the brim IL feet IL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

How the country does miss the Roose-
Welt verdict on certain situations now
interesting II. How he would use his
stick on Ballinger and the other reaction
aries upon whom President Taft smiles so
pleasantly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

The press OF the country Is beginning 70
criticize the president. The general crit
icisn Is that Mr.. Taft is honest but too
easily led by powerful men. too willing
n concede a point on the gentleman's
belief that the other party to the agree
ment viii make a zentieman's concession
IN turn. The gentiemanly obligation.
however. Is generally one-sided. and the
gentleman ends by being imposed on.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
BL LEW DOCKSTADER.
King of American Minstrels.

Are the new minstrel jokes better than
the old?
It's a question.
Lots of jokes are good when they're
new They'd get a laugh today as well
as they did so years ago IL you hadn't
happened to have heard them.
I would say emphatically that good
Joke even If it's as old as the hills X
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

The whole staff OF Georgia cOlonels Is
coming to Atlanta. We mean the colo
nels who are officially so. not the 10000
or SO who are not.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Woman IN divorce suit alleges her hus-
bans tried 10 throw a red-hot stove on her
and burned her bonnet. Latter would GER
fafnly constitute cruel treatment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Fifty miles OF stage riding for Presi-
dent Taft" Seems hard on the president.
but consider the coach. with the presi-
dents increased weight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

II Is reported that Bryan's daughter In
n candidate for congress. Here's hoping
she won't have to. run as often as her
father.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Automobiles are being used for every
thing. Who knows but in time they'll
deliver the weeks WASN'T
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

The county fair Is still interesting even
without the Wright brothers and the Cler-
mont and Half Moon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

A Chicago court has ruled that man
has the right to eject his mother-in-law.
Probably so; but has he the might7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

1908 IL a year OF record-breaking, Of the
birth OF genius. and marks the decided
betterment Of the world
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Conner and Jones are at It again in Ala
rama StiIl. the state needs some kind OF
excitement now.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Mr.. Taft IS roughing Il in the Sierras.
BY roughing II is meant living on sim
pie diet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Headline suggests that poie-eat hasn't
nine lives. No need The one 1t has is
sumciently protected
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Complaint Is made that there are not
enough West Point officers to go round
Gail on the militia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Senator Aidrieh seems to be a prophet
without honor among the Democrats of
his own state
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

W. c. T. L. is to wage war on real
beer. National issue Is thus localized.
What is beer7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Poor old Spain Is still having her trou-
hIes with the MOors- Only her bull fights
remain
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

The Indianapolis News libel suit is set
for next Monday. What suit is that?"
you ask.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
The Gay Deceiver.

The hammock, hitched beneath the bluff,
Soon teaches 10 be humble;
One moment you are safe enough,
The next you take a tumble.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Middleman: What smells the most in a
drug store?
Endman, after a moments serious
thought: It's yo' nose.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
Tuesday, October II, 1909.

Rockefeller Is reported 10 be rubber
ing" et the rubber trust
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Big gain in sale OF fertilizer tags"
Another prosperity sign heard from
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Young man. don't waste your time or
Latin and Greek. Learn aviation
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

II President Taft comes to north Geor-
xia. hen get the mountain air and dew.
too
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12
LEW DOCKSTADER.

is the greatest race in the world?
Endman: No. sub. All can't. What is
de creates race In &c void?
Middleman: The human race, you igno-
ramus.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Dispatches say the president is taking
on weight What! No simple diet yet?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Humorous stories were early a feature
of minstrelsy. probably from the first
performance. Here is one that have
traced back to 1851:
1.-TWO Irishmen were guests at a sum-
ner hotel. The mosquitoes bit them so
hard they summoned the landlord. who
told them to put out their light They
did so. and a moment later a lightning
bug flew to the window. It's no use.
said one of the Ir'shmen. They're COM
ing now with lanterns. "
Sometimes after a joke has been dead
about 90 years a minstrel man will pick
It up and spring it as new. Well, 1t will
be new TO most everyone by then. and he
gets a laugh with It. Which seems to
prove that some Of these 'old boys" as
they call them on the stage, weren't SO
bad, after ALL
It's a question what is the oldest min
strel joke. Nobody knows Frank Du-
mont of my company has made a long
study Of this. interviewing all the old
timers he meets. but he hasn't struck the
oldest yet But minstrel shows date back
to 1S43 so it's no wonder.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

America has won the balloon cup.
There are few left for her TO win now.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

The freight on lemons has been tncreas-
ed. Too many handled. probably.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Thirteen-cent cotton win manage some
how 70 survive the hOodoo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Endman: Yo' dowg's got fleas.
Middleman: Sir, you are insulting
That dog sleeps with me.
Endman: Mebby OATS where he go
'em.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

8 Here's one of the old faVorites winch
the old-times speak of affectionately:
why is a chicken on fence like
penny. Because its heads on one side
and tails on the other"
Another joke of rare old age that has
made countless thousands laugh Is:
What makes more noise than a pig I'M
der a gate? Two pigs"
Youll be surprised to know that the
joke ABOUT the ben crossing the street
isn't very old-only about Is years.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

The Daily World is in receipt OF
the following letter from T. B. Col
Inns, secretary of the Okanogan Com
mercial club. expressing the appre.
citation of that organization for the
work of experimental farm for Okla.
hogan:
Editor Daily World.
Dear Sir: We wish to thank you
for your kind words in your editorial
in your issue OF the 18th inst, "Oka.
hogan Wants Experimental Farm"
We have received every kind of en-.
enlargement from Representative
POindexter and Senator Jones, and
are putting forth every effort to have
the farm established under this pro.
ject. and we certainly appreciate the
very kind words of the Wenatchee
press.
Very truly yours,
T. B. COLLINS.
Secretary.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24
THREE DIE IN LAKE CHELAAN
Summers List Greater Than Former
RecOrd-DrOwn in Shallow Water

Chelan, Aug. 24.-Lake Chelan
has broken all previous records in
the number of victims it has claimed
this summer.
The drowning of the two Cottrell
boys last week makes three deaths
in the lake this summer. the other
being that of Ike Hamilton, whose
body was found near where the
boys were drowned early In July,
after he had wandered, insane, over
the hills for some days. It has been
said that Lake Chelan never gives
up its dead, but all three bodies were
recovered.
The body of Cliff Hendricks. the
engineer Of the steamer Tourist, who
was drowned in 600 feet of water
three years ago, has never been
found. All three victims of the lake
this summer died near the shore In
shallow water.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24
EXPOSE SECRET POLITICAL ORDERS.

Any political has justification for
republic Particularly the United States The Panta Pan
tots Spokane should be broken should be dscredted by pub
cy such extent that those who belong will voluntarily
withdraw Secret political organizations have succeeded
ting oothod this country with perhaps the exception
of the notorious Tammany organization of New York.
The republic belongs free elevated
positions of and honor should the free
lean citizenship Secret oath bound organizations the
general welfare whether they local they should
mercy exposed and rebuked Governor
for using his infunce expose workings
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

Washington, Aug. 24.-An express
wagon loaded with nine barrels and
one huge box containing trophies OF
the Roosevelt hunting expedition ar
rived at Smithsonian institution to-
day. More will follow. Packages
are marked with the initials 1T. r.
in white paint and large enough to
be seen city block away. Secretary
Rathbun of the institute pronounced
the initials an evidence of trophy by
newspaper men. 1t will be several
days before the casks can be gotten
into and contents inspected.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24
Formed Incorporation.

The Recreation Park association,
at capital stock of $4,000, has
been incorporated by w. S. Gehr,
John Hilsabeck and Percy F. Scheble
as incorporators. These are the To-
cal men who, several months ago,
purchased the fair grounds tract and
are improving it by fencing, erecting
grand stand and otherwise equip
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

DR.. William Langley of Wenatchee.
retired physician who has made
money in apple lands. was an ar
rival on yesterdays stage, returning
today. He was looking up an in
vestment and was much pleased with
this section.-Methow Valley News.
David Slime returned this morning
from a few days visit at the fair.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

Rehearsals for Brooks & Dingwall's
production of "The Sins of Society
began in New York the other day and
will continue to the day of the open
ing performance, August 81. There
are 200 persons in the cast.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

The members of the Christian
church at Malaga began the erection
Monday Of new church. The new
building will be located on Derifield
addition to the town of Malaga. The
building will be built entirely by do
nation work and will be completed
before winter.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

Better Road for East Wenatchee.
The road at East Wenatchee is be-
ing repaired and a coat of gravel is
being put on. 10. Parkhill has charge
of the work
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24
The Weather.

shington-ShOwers tonight and
Wednesday in the west; showers to-
night or Wednesday in the east por-
ton.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

We have dry batteries. Our tires
stay patched. Get your supplies Of U.S.
]. ]. Eyer. II N. Mission. go
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-08-24

ping 1t so as to make 1t a fine recre-
alton park.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-02
INDICTMENTS FOR MURDER WILL NOT BE TAKEN UP UNTIL
 AFTER STATE FAIR.
Could Probably Not Be Completed in Three Days, and Assistant coun-
 seI Is Otherwise Engaged.

The two indictments against Rufus and Nick Wheatley for murder in con nection with thekllling of Waycasey and Robbins in South Hot Springs billiard parlor last spring will not be taken up in circuit court next Mon day, as had been agreed upon for merly by counsel.
 County Judge Thurston Farmer, who is associate counsel with Judge c. V. Teague for the Wheatleys, will be engaged next Monday in the regu- lar session Of quorum court, when the county levying board meets with him as the presiding officer. This is one reason why the case was postponed, the other being shat Judge Evans and all court atendants are desirous of attending the State Fair, and wished to adjourn during that event.
 By agreement the case will be called on October 14. the day after adjourn ment of the State Fair.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-02
WALKER INDICTED
 IN FIRST DEGREE SLAYER OF WILL M'pANIEL ANSWER HIGHEST CHARGE
 FOR THE KILLING.
Body of MacDanie Turned over to Relatives Without Inquest as the
 Grand Jury Had Handled Case.

E. L. Walker, Slayer Of win Mac Daniel, as a climax to a country fued, was yesterday afternoon indicted for murder in the first degree after the grand jury had given prompt atten- tion to the case.
 MacDaniel died yesterday morning and Coroner Randolph fixed the time for an inquest for this afternoon at 2 o'clock, anticipating that the grand jury would make an investigation at once, in which event the county would not have to hold an inquest. Prosecuting Attorney Means yester day promptly presented the case to the grand jury with the above result
 The first statement that MacDaniel had ever made of the three shootings that finally terminated in his being mortally wounded had been to a Sen tinel-Record man just previous to the operation which was necessary as a last hope of saving his life. Follow ing the operation. however, and when it was positively known that Mac Daniel could not survive his wounds Prosecuting Attorney Means had an other statement taken from the. dying man.
 This second statement it is said was not as connected story of the affair as the one formerly made, be- cause of the mans weakened condi- tion, but is the only evidence the state now has upon which to hinge a conviction. aside from the circum- stances in connection with the case
 It Is reported that Walker will be ready for trial whenyer the state wants the cases set The three shoot ings have taken place since June 1, the last one being at the court house on the opening day Of the present term. and this one will play an important part in the case as il was then that Walker was the intended victim. and MacDaniel did the shooting. In the first shooting Walker had fired and MacDaniel received the wounds.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-02
RETURN 22 INDICTMENTS.
Grand Jury Makes Hurried Work of
 Cases and Takes Recess.

After returning 22 indictments, and having given quick attention to the cases brought to its attention, the grand jury T. to take a recess until after the state fair. Aside from the Walker indictment for murder in the first degree, one was returned also for murder against Gus Johnson, who kIli. ed another negro on Gulpha street two months ago.
 Circuit court has about caught up with the cases before it and will too take an adjournment until after the state iaoH Yesterday afternoon n jury liberated Sam Gentry in an ap- peal ease from the city court where Gentry was fined for disturbing the peace.
 The following cases were disposed of in the manner described.
 City vs. Alex Rowett, on the charge of disturbing the peace, jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
 City ys. w R. Stafford, charged with carrying gun, forfeiture on bond was taken.
 City vs. G. L. Hays. charged with drumming. was dismissed at the cost of the defendant.
 City ys. George Lander. charged with drumling without a license, was dismissed at the request of the city.