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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
THE WEST AS A BOOSTER.

One of the interesting and admirable enterprises OF the
day is the pilgrimage the and other officials OF eight
western through the for the of bringing the
opportunities of their section wildly to the notice
of the nation In this businesske campaign repre-
ented the Washington Idaho Wyoming Colorado North
Dakota Dakota Minnesota and Illinois They are
travelling special and accompanied by five carloads
of agricultural exhibits In after town along their route
they pause before the people OF the particular community
and to set forth the claims of their section.
Such under such auspices bound to bring the west
rich trade investment and settlers 1t an ex
ample especially to the south The resources
richer and inviting than those OF its
great neghbor the Mississippi Yet for decades
past drift of population and investment seekers has been
westward.
This largely the that the communities and the rail
organized and persistent
manner get what they wanted.
Happily the south already awakening to the Importance
realizing the value of intelligent pub
cit reward will be in proportion to the with which
she presses In this work
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
THE SOUTH,S IDLE LANDS

OF the six hundred and twenyone million of labe
land the SOUTH only about oneourh under cultivation
Fletcher of Florida recently stated this fact at gath
consrvaonists in Chicago His hearers amazed
and doubt the majority of the southern people
themselves
Such condition. however interesting rather than dsatis
flying certainly for encouragement 1t signifies
chiefly that the agricultural of this section lies future
ward in the past that the surface of its natural resources
have been only scratched and that vast field Tor enter
prise and development lies waiting in virgin richness
But evident that the time for this of development
has arrived and that the southern states should bes themselves
that direction The population of the country whole is
only growing leaps and bounds also migratory
mood There believe that the congesed ceners OF
portions of the west will henceforwad send
forth homesekes larger and larger numbers 1t is Clear too
looking for invitations to investment The
transition For the outh growth 1T particularly
opportune. -
vaton and settled with weahproducing families this
section will not be becoming empire of prosperity Two
end have been suggested One is intelligent pub
of the various states and counties order that
be known the union The other the
building of good order that communities which
lated but nonethee fertile with opportunity be
opened to general traffic.
GOOD roads the Louis
beginning to recognize their
Georgia densey populated of the south Atlantic
with exception of the entire south YET there
are within her borders which good roads WILL
retaining from the wilderness and from merely
value to the Of productive agriculture
So south whole As her are brought
TO the notice and good roads markets for her
places millions of idle will be settled and transformed
into of ever-growing wealth
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
AMERICUS, Ca, Dec. 6.-Eleven thou
sand dollars was the handsome consider
alton in the sale yesterday by Mr.. H. G..
Bagley of his Nicholson farm of 400
acres six miles north of Americas. The
purchasers are the Easterlin Bros. of
Andersonville, who will add it to their
already large landed interests.
While there are 400 acres in the Nicol-
son farm, Mr.. Bagley esteemed only 200
acres very highly and for this half refus-
ed an offer Of $4,000. or $50 per acre.
Later he closed out the 400 acres at $11,-
900. or really $1,000 for the remaining 200
acres.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Pure Food or Poor Food?

When so eminent food expert as DR..
Wiley not only approves, but actually
advocates the use of product, you may
be absolutely assured of its purity and
heaIthfulness. In recent speech DR..
Wiley commended in strongest terms
the use of Cotton Oil as one of our most
valuable food constituents, stating that
undoubtedly better health would follow
its general use. Cottolene-the perfect
shortening-has been the leading product
in Cotton Oil cooking fats for over
quarter of century. You will find the
doctors all with you when you use Cotto-
lepe IN place of hog fat: =
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
A GOOD WAY TO SETTLE BREACE
OLE PROMISE SIIITS

Il
OF PROMISE SUITS.
The divorce problem is fully equal to
any other problem in seriousness before
the country. People marry in haste and
repent at leisure, and the courts rake
in lot of money from divorce suits.
But there are also breach of promise
suits that are filing the daily newspa-
pers with the story Of blighted affections
and the amount of money demanded to
settle them.
| 1 have always thought there was poor
satisfaction in forcing men to marry the
sighted woman, unless indeed other
considerations such as seduction and
neglected offspring come in. 1 have
heard of young women who clamored to
marry men, often they were plainly told
that such marriage was Objectionable,
and 1 have always fancied that such
matches were started towards marital
misery; down grade and sure to end in
disaster.
The following story of a compromise
may interest some of our Semi-Weekly
Journal readers:
A COMPLEX SITUATION.
Not many years ago, trusted en-
ploye of one of the railroads running
into Seattle had the misfortune to lose
his wife. Over O. year passed and he
Ipanion to look after his home and three
motherless children. He made the Of
ficials of the railroad acquainted with
his desire who, to show their approval,
gave him a limited leave and free ticket
to and from his destination, which was
New Brunswick, Canada, where he had
grown from childhood He knew some
unmarried ladies there. who had been
schoolmates of his. There, he conclud-
ID xxrffa
He was soon back among the friends
and scenes of his youth He found or
thought he had found, the lady he was
seeking, proposed to- her and was &C
cepted. After conference with her and
her people, his pass being limited, she
proposed in order to expedite matters
to send for a girl friend, who lived sew
eral miles away, to come and assist in
making ready her wardrobe. The propo-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
(By Associated Press

! THOMASTON, Conn, Dec. 6.-The au-
thorit!es here are investigating the case
of a local poultryman who is accused
Of administering morphine to his hens.
The poultryman admits the charge. but
declares that his action is not illegal.
He says that he wished to raise some
very early pullets and his hens refused
to set. Then he decided to use the drug
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
WHAT ABOUT COTTON?

WHAT ABOUT Cotton?
1t is my well considered opinion and
my honest Judgment that there has been
we'll laid plan, If not conspiracy, to
keep down the price of cotton in the
year 1911. A well informed man told me
that the farmers had the situation in
hand during the first two weeks in No
vember, and their cotton if then held
off the market would not have sold under
70 cents. But all at once everybody be-
gun to press these farmers on their
notes, and the story went forth that
those who had furnished supplies had
notices from the banks that the bank
money must come, so the supply man
put pressure on the men who owed them,
and the whole thing was put under pres
sure to destroy cotton values. And the
poor farmers went crazy and dumped
their cotton until the market was glutted
with cotton.
have lived through the various famines
since the war. l have seen cotton sell
at cents pound and general bankrupt
cy roll over the land, but / never saw, in
my life, more deliberate combine to get
a crop for next to nothing, such as L
have seen this year. 1t will react, and
there will be fewer supplies sold next
year, and the men who have made big
money out of the ignorant and the easily
persuaded will find that their profits will
shrink accordingly.
The mule sellers, the guano sellers and
the supply merchants have overdone the
job this time, and while hard times will
fall on the poor deluded farmers, their
big profits will also decrease.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
GIVES MORPHINE
TO HENS TOMAKE THEM SET

to accomplish his wishes. Twelve eggs
were placed in a nest and large hen
selected. Three times day she was
given a hyperdermic injection of NOR
phine in the leg According to the
farmer. she remained peacefully on the
nest except on one occasion when she
walked up to the house, stuck up her
right leg, received a small quantity of
the drug and returned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

sition was agreed to and the prospective
groom, armed with letters of introduce
ton and explanation, was sent in bug
gy to bring her.
The young lady readily consented to
assist and was soon on the way to her
friends home. But before they arrived
there, subtle Cupid had carried out a
freakish whim The young wife-seeker
was completely captivated with the at
tractive person and engaging manner of
the young lady, whom he was taking
back in the buggy, and lost no time in
disclosing it to her.
When they arrived at the home of his
betrothed, he made known his change of
heart and purpose. His announcement
brought on confusion galore and many
threats of revenge were made against
the faithless one. The situation was a
complex one and called for diplomacy
of the highest order. In such emergen-
cies, Cupid generally comes out triumph
ant, and this case was no exception.
After several propositions apd counter
propositions, 1t was mutually agreed to
call in the parish priest as arbiter. He
was sent for and, to him, both parties
presented the case. He asked the tickle
sutton If he preferred the lady of the
buggy-ride romance. Being answered in
the affirmative, the prelate said, Then
you must marry her, but you must in
demnify the other lady for disappoint-
ment and wounded feelings, and L think
she is entitled to $500 from YOU" He,
not having the amount was about to re-
turn home without a wife, but a COM
promise at $3.50 Strengthened out matters.
He then married the maiden he loved
and they left Immediately for Seattle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
4OO-ACRE AMERICUS FARM
BRINGS HIGH PRICE OF $1,000

The land was formerly owned by the
late ]. G. Nicholson, of Americas.
An important transaction In local
realty circles yesterday was the formal
transfer of the big Bagley plantation of
1000 acres to Mr.. J. D. White, of
Blackville, S. C. who purchased 1t in the
early summer. paying $4,000 upon the
deal at the time. with three deferred
payments
The first of these for $4,000 has just
fallen due, and upon payment Of the
amount yesterday the formal transfer OF
this fine Sumter county farm was effect
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

The English suffragettes are doing
their best 10 live up TO Mr.. Kipling's
Specifications for the female Of the
species"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Cures blood diseases and restores
health and strength. There is
no lust as good" medicine.
Get it today and begin taking it
at once.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
coated tablets called sa<satabs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Rats chew up $500 in biIIs-a Min
nesota mans life savings. II would have
been cheaper TO feed those rats at a
Broadway restaurant and include the
tin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

stick around a little longer. Hal s.
the regular paragrapher. gets back mex
week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

The grand opera Is coming back. Other
grand operas come and 90 every now
and then. but they are not the one grand
opera and therefore not fashionable
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

A noted evangelist used to be a hang
man in England. Bet he can make sin
ners see realistic visions OF everlasting
IRE, all. right
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Clear moonlight shining through the
pine trees while a cold wind blows. and
you with your best girl on your arm
one OF the little blessings OF life
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

The fact may merit passing remark
that the Corn Show opens Tuesday in
Atlanta
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Those round-the-state tourists must
have been glad to get home and stick
out their feet in front OF their own
fires.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

The physician who advised President
Taft not 10 talk so much must have
been a wise Republican as well as 8
good doctor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

1t is worthy OF note that none OF the
rival candidates for governor has claim
ed more than 14s counties in the pri-
mary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Between prohibition and socialism. Los
Angeles Is having an election about as
lively as Atlanta's commission charter
fight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Another Of LIES little irritations-to
see your car slide by just before you
get 10 the corner on a cold morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Man makes alarm clock start the morn
Ing fire. That's better than letting the
women folks start it. like some sluggards
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Just because you voted in the. charter
election is no sign you can vote in this
primary. Don't delude yourself Look il
up
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

The Willy Wyiie Smith seems to be en-
joying his game Of hide and seek with
the police at the Mexican border.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Gold found in gizzards OF Illinois
Wild ducks. One more reason, perhaps,
for the high cost OF living.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Now is when the sporting editors are
put to it to keep their place in the pa
per.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Cupid is the worst enemy OF woman
suffrage
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

BY the way, what are the principal
products OF Persia 10 addition TO revo-
buttons, rugs and pussy cats?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

they are all making love to the south
these days. Things are coming our way
boys. Sit steady.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

So far as can be learned no chiropo-
disfs have been attracted to Atlanta by
the corn show
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Kipling wrote his poem about the
female OF the species" before the Arab
women began crucifying wounded Ital-
ian soldiers in Tripoli- 1t would have
given him the subject for one moro
verse-and he gets 30 cents a word.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Did you see the Capital City clubs page
ad In Sundays Journal7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

what's the matter with the German
army7 It hasn't furnished front page
scandal in six months
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Another OF life's little irritations: to
be standing on a street corner. with sum-
mer low-quarter shoes on and summer
high-quarter other things on. and have
a friend ask; rs i: could enough for
YOU
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

why king Corn" Can't Atlanta have
any kind OF convention OF show without
calling something '.King2"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Admiral Dewey had his name in big
headlines on the front page OF Boston
paper the other day for the first time in
years II was. because one of his old
friends had died. Sic transit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

According 10 modsIn style in dresses.
the less q woman gets. the more she
usually pays for IT.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Kitchens Bella Donna" has been made
into play. II ought to make people
open their eyes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Good morning; have you read Taft's
message7
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12
FOUR OMAHANS TO ORIENT
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould Dietz, David Cole
and G. H. Kelly to Go.
NO DANGER FROM THE PLAGUE
Hut One stop 10 he Made In China,
Hong Kong Being the Only city
90 BE Visited in That
Country,

There will be no cnance OF the four
Omaha people who shall Join the trade
trip Of Americans TO China and Japan,
catching the plague infection, according
to a report from Gould Dietz Saturday. Mr.,
Dietz announced that the American trade
eNcursionists will restrict their Chinese
visit to Hong Kong, and Will make no
tours outside Of that city into other parts
Of China where from telegraphic accounts
a plague is raging
The Omaha people who are to take the
trip are Overjoyed over the perfection
Of plans for their joining the great eX-
cursion. David Cole, president Of the
Commercial club. completed arrangements
for the reservation Of accommodations In
the expedition when in Chicago several
days OF this week, Tor Mr. and Mrs. Gould
Dietz, George H. Kelly and himself. Gould
Dietz succeeded In making the preliminary
arrangements in a special trip for that
purpose 20 Chicago several days before.
IL Is reported the Chicago promoters OF the
trip are being deluged with requests Tor
reservations. and have found II necessary
10 withdraw the invitations, which pre-
viously We're sent ont TO several cities lo'
representation on the tour.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12
HUNT FOR AMERICAN STUDENT
Reward Offered for Information Of
Henry Wolfe, Who DisRp-
peared In Rome.

ROME. Feb. Unusual interest has
been excited in the mystery surrounding
the disappearance Of Henry Lawrence
Wolfe OF New York the student Of painting
at the American academy, who has not
been seen by fri ands since Monday Fred
eric Crowninshield, director of the academy,
today offered a reward OF 500 FOR the dis
covery OF Wolfe, dead or alive.
Mr. Crowninshleld has examined the
academy records, i'm which he finds that
the missing man was - years old. The
room which he occupied has been thor
ouhgly searched, but yielded no clue be
You'd indicating that the occupant when
he left the place intended to return soon.
Apparently he took no baggage or clothing.
other than what he wore lie was dressed
in his working clothes when last seen.
II has been ascertaincd that on February
he drew so from the banking house Of
Sebasu & Reli while on Monday he drew
s. from a private account amounting to
only so.
Later in the day Crownmshield raised his
reward 20 500. Tho police are max
/ INK a close inquiry among the women
OF the city, Who are employed as models.
They have learned that the missing artist
took q tramp In the country ON Monday
with Richard smith of New York. a student
OF architecture AT the academy When they
separated Wolfe said he was going 10 the
/ church santa Maria 10 examine a painting
/ which he desired 20 copy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12
BRANDEIS STORES

notified Mr. Dunn that the company had
filed three appeal bonds.
The Gas company has presented three
bills TO the city one calls Tor about $4,000
for lighting the streets for period Of
five years. This amount Is based on SIS
a lamp per year and a royalty Of 50 A
lamp. one for an amount approNimatinR
Si96 900 based on SIS a lamp year, has
been filed: as also has a bill which was
based on SIS a lamp up to including June.
1908. Since, monthly bills have been filed
by the company.
All these bills have been rejected and a
resolution passed by the council which
tenders the company not more than S-2 a
lamp a year from the first Of January 1917
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12
Gas Resolution May
Contain a Sleeper
Tangle is Still Up in the Air, with
Gas Company Ready with APP
peal Bonds,

whether the resolution asking for bids
for gas lighting has a sleeper in It, is
occupying the attention Of city officials at
present.
The resolution, drawn by Gas Commits
sioner Crowley. and adopted by the city
council last Tuesday night asks that bids
be advertised for street lighting with gas.
But In the notice to bidders which Is a
part Of the resolution, II is stated that the
city wants bids for lighting with mean
descent lamps. Just what that word In
candescent means has caused the trouble.
Some contend that under this clause any
company which can furnish lights with
incandescent lamps viii be entitled TO bld'
whether the incandescent light Is furnished
through electricity gas or gasoline,
It is pointed out that the clause should
read lighting with incandescent lamps with
gas.
The resolution has been turned over 10
city Clerk Butler, but the notice has not
vet appeared IN the official paper. AS
sistant CITY Attorney Dunn's attention was
called TO the clause and he gave his opin-
ion Il is said. that the term as used IN
the clause was all right
Butler has held up the resolution be-
cause he SAYS he wants 20 know what
municipal publication. the resolution must
be advertised in, aside from the official
paper.
The resolution. which was substitute
Tor one prepared lbs cts Attorney liine
will be presented 10 the city council a. it,
meeting Of the whole Monday afternoon,
for further instructions. according TO But
Ter.
That the Omaha Gas company is taking
an necessary steps 10 appeal from the &C
ton OF the city council which rejected at
hills developed Saturday afternoon when
Attorps, Lee Herdman Of the Gas company
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12
Effect of free wheat.

AS it can be demonstrated that the re-
peal by the United states Of the dIu on
wheat will have no direct untoward, effect
on the wheat raisers, and viii have an in
direct favorable effect, while he market
for our products other than cereals win be
vastly enlarged by the proposed agreement
II is hard TO see Why the northwestern
farmer should not be far more Interested
in the ratification OF this agreement than
our mercantile and manufacturing classes
The latter get practically no free list ben
efits outside Of wheat that viii amount to
much IN practice, whereas the former gets
sweeping, substantial and immediate bene-
fits from the uee Ist and lrom reduced
duties.
Add 20 this the farmers participation
In the increased prosperity that will come