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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

say that the light Of certain stars that may
have been extnguished centuries ago. Rapidly light
II II ever gets across at all. Hence travelling with
thought-rapdity I overtake light anywhere along
its road Consequently all need to do, in order to
witness with my eyes anything that happen
shall bring to where light of that event is
fresh.
Placing myself at many million miles am pres
ent at the death of Caesar; so many million
1 walk with Pericles the ways of Athens; many
more Moses coming down from Sinai So in
heaven l shall be able to be among those present
In heaven also 1 shall have time to develop all my
latent capacities The only 1 have writ
ten like Shakespeare is that haven't had time That
would take me several hundred years.
So If you meet a million years
some satellite Of Sigma Bootes you will find to
be combined Beethoven, Socrates Raphael, Newton,
Agassiz Paderewsk and ]. Caesar. You will that
/ can do anything anybody did better than he
did it; brick better than the of terrestrial
also outCuraso Caruso in singing, and teach
your Millions the art poetry
AS mere duration heaven is rather a dull pros
pect; but infinite development it's amazing idea.
For John Fske says, the essential feature of
is his unlimited possibilities of development"
And not only shall increase in skill and all KINDS
of efficiency but my other powers what may they
not become when they stamped with immortality.
My memory-t will be stored fuller than the
My Wilt will be strong enough to train
Of L speak soberly. Who knows that the hui
man will may not be harnessed some day, as well as
electricity?
My taste-through infinite crudties it will live.
and become divine.
And my character-what power, gentleness. good
noblenesS and majesty it might acquire in
of experiences!
This is what is meant by that striking word 1.-THE
power endless life
And that high word of Paul that shall be chang
ed from glory to glory"
And John: 1T doth not yet appear what we shall
be- but we shall be-ike Him."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

business? Not that you could notice it! Their
business is growing. Buyers told the truth, and
factory stands back of yard of fabric sold
The fact that the pricecutters won't guarantee their
goods at the low figures-even though the goods
all right-has made buyers suspect their quality.
is the point: The seller of the product must
fix it's value. Whether it be fabric brains you
have market, buyer can know the exact worth
well you do. Fish dealers in New York found out
recently that they sell fish cheaply, because
the only standard for judging the quality of fish
which the housekeepers know is the price standard
Fix a price what you have to sell which will
give you a profit and keep you cheerfuy the Job
Then go out and hustle. Invest your money and tai
ent something which you know is needed; make
your output good that buyers pay your price
and get profitable of it; and do not spend
time wondering how trust-shoe, tack
money-will your business and send you
wall
Your capital is too valuable to give away either
TO finance commercial war to furnish caviar to
the adventures of industry Stick for fair return
on it. keep you eyes open, and you'll get yours
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
The Painter Kept His Promise


Berlin Correspondence London Standard.
The mayor of the little of Kufsten was
greatly surprised the other day when wagon drove
the town hall containing splendid set of stage
scenery representing landscape. letter followed,
and explained that 35 certain Herr Hensel
had been given order to paint scenery for al new
theater the citizens had built The work in
Innsbruck, and of the sets spoiled in transit
The painter promised to compensate the town author
titles for the loss, and to send them another set.
Time went by and the scenery did not arrive. The
townspeope had forgotten about the unfufilled prom
Use, the theater itself longer exists However
they gratfied to find that the artist is Of
his word, and wondering whether they had
not better build a theater in which to the
scenery The has sent grateful letter to Herr
Hensel
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
PROGRESS OF TliHE A.. B :. IND /, D 4


The progressing history Of the Atlanta, Birming-
ham and Atlantic railroad has been followed by the
Georgia public with an exceptionally keen and kindly
interest. 1t is thus matter of common satisfac-
ton that Judge Pardee Of the United States court
has authorised the creation of an issue of five mil
lion dollars in receivers certificates to meet certain
maturing obligations of the road and to carry out
certain improvements
OF the funds in this manner to be made available
about million and quarter dollars, it is an
nounced win be devoted to the roads material devel
opment. Heavier steel.rails to be laid, the rail
bed is to be ballasted, the terminals Brunswick
are to be enlarged and in divers other particulars
the general service Of the A, B. 6 A. will be
improved.
This marks another step in the gradual progress
of the system toward financial independence and
toward its rghtful place among the railroads of the
South. To be sure its reverses OF few years ago.
reverses such any enterprise of the kind was
then likely to encounter, have made outward diff
ference in its public policy and usefulness. 1t has
rendered admirable service and. under a competent
management has pressed steadily forward So true
is this indeed that the day seems not far distant
when it will emerge completely from its original
difnculties.
The A., B. A. has set stimulating example
of what railroad can do for the common interests
of its territory II has realized that its fortunes
are bound up with those of the people and that, If
it would prosper it must quicken prosperity in the
communities along its way.
It has paid particular attention to the develop
ment Of agricultural interests It's experiment farm
has proved to be of definite and farreaching value;
in many instances it has led to efficient meth
DDS Of cultivation and to better crops.
The A., B. A. has undertaken systematic
publicity campaign through which the story Of Geor
gas opportunities has been carried far
beyond the Mississippi and a result of which many
new settlers Of desirable character have been at
tracted to the state. The unsupported range which
work of this nature will attain is indicated by the
fact that a few weeks ago the A., B. & A. received
request from the University of the Sorbonne in
France for maps and literature Georgia farm
lands.
Because It is thus cooperating with the people Of
the state and is making their interests its in
terests, the Atlanta, Birmingham Atlantic rail-
road has earned the publics hearty good will It is
gratifying to note that in matters of general policy
nearly all our roads awakening to their duty and
their opportunity in this respect. This bodies well
for the state and for the roads.
Every man was once presidential possibility
to his mother.
We are having at least hftyive of the fftyseven
varieties of weather.
From the colonels viewpoint, the good are
not coming TO the aid Of their party.
Whatever happens President Taft needn't think
he can get his peace propaganda through the con-
vention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
TREASURE ISLAND
london correspondence penver Republican.

London Correspondence Denver Republican.
Some rather interesting and. believe hither-
TO published details about the first appearance in
print of Stevenson's Treasure Island" given
prietor of young Folks" of the oldest papers
for boys and girls this country. Henderson. who
published Treasure Island" as serial story, is act
ing at present of fund for the benefit
of perhaps most popular of all authors, Stevenson
not excepted, contributed to Young Folks
I'm the person of former editor Of the paper. Rich
ara Quittenton who is Is and in bad health.
Ouittenton took charge Of Young Folks" in 1872.
and edited it for 20 years. during which time ne
wrote Tim Pippin" stories, which a
with the rising generation in this country between
the years and 1876 These stories, which Quit
tenton wrote under the of Roland Quiz" Je-
scrbed the adventures a valorous dwarf, and
Folks" asking where they be had. Among those
who have contributed to the Quttenton testimonial
are Conan Doyle, Rider Haggard and Arthur CUTLER
Couch, each of whom is Sir"
You may interested hear" said Mr. Hem
derson apropos of reference to Stevenson that his
not by him, but by When the manuscript was
submitted by the way Stevenson PRACTICAL
ly unknown, and paid for it at usual rates
for work by unknown writers, u and pence a COLI
umn."
Whereat I gasped. - and pence being bit less
than SO in American money.
stevenson had named his story The Sea Cook
Mr.. Henderson added, but Treasure Island struck
a happier title and I wrote him that would
have to be if published by us, he wrote
back saying that my title much the
better"
During the serial publication of the story, Ste
frequently dropped in at the offices Young
Folks Red Loan court and Henderson like every-
else. promptly fell under the spell Of his per-
sOnality.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
The Ragtm1e Muse
CHANGING VALUE.

They say that goodly wisdom
Straight to the front will leap,
And so. will make. great riches
Seem more than passing cheap
But foolishness is. also
Facile, as you shall see;
For sometimes 1T makes value
Seem cheap as cheap can be.
Young Gayboy bought an auto,
A neat an nobby car;
Twas built for speed and power;
In it he travelled far.
1t cost ten thousand. dollars,
1t truly did-and when .t
Young Gayboy got that auto
1t looked like thousands ten.
But Gayboy took his auto
And speeded round the town;
In it he went joy riding
And turned it upside down!
He rolled it downs hillside
And jammed 1t in fence
What was ten thousand dollars
Then looked like, thirty cents!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

older factories began a price-cut-
ting war. One result is that
this fabric is now being sold at
a price 25 per cent lower than
the actual cost of manufacturing
as determined by the three years
experience of the men who start
ed last.
Their limited capital made it
impossible for the young men
to meet the cuts which the older
manufacturer declared - and
they didn't try. Instead, they
have looked closer than ever to
the quality Of their output, snd
have offered their product at a
price which yielded them a good
profit.
Have they been driven out of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

l would better say.
How can one find time to get
even so much as acquainted
with literature, when a Niagara
of books, not to mention maya
zines and papers, roars from the
jaws of the press in an unend-
ing stream?
In heaven. time being no mat
ter, / shall learn all the Ian
guages earth ever had (heaven
has but one-multae terricolls
linguae, coelestibus una) clear
back to the gutteral clicks
of the stone-age man, and the
glug-glug of the lake jewellers;
and get all local colors, and
hence know all life.
Celestial beings move with the
rapidity of thought. Distance
makes no difference. Wish you
were on Antares, and behold! you
are there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

ting till often forgetting all the splendid moral
that learned in Sunday schools When the
flies all been driven from the land the joy o.
Twin will (the scientists us) be increased
hundred fold; let therefore and knock
endways, top and bottom till they weary their
labors their sticky feet cold. Swat em with
swatters swatty though the world may say we're
dotty, kill them off with and poison, some
their tails tie them to tethers
give them coats of tar and feathers when find
village let
ride them out olnspssn1 nssths ~ ~. ~ IT.
rails. NApe<fNI1AsS2S1SA
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Ills Jul 1918 cAAAlA
of this and other nations, are
giving consideration to matters
pertaining to the next Hag'le
peace conference to be held
probably in the summer OF
1915. AS the first Hague con-
ference was called largely
through the influence of Amer
leans and. as the recommenda7
ton that a third conference be
held was made at the second
conference by Mr.. Joseph H.
Choate, who represented the
American delegation under the
direction of Mr.. Root, who was
then the secretary of state. 1t
seems fitting that this matter
should receive first attention
and consideration in this coGn-
try.
Mr.. Choate's recommendation
did not specify that any power
should be charged with the dn-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

they are riding on the breezes
and scatter more diseases than
the doc can ever master with his
cugar-coated pills. Day by day
the housefly hustles for our red
and white corpuscles, shooting
venom in our system with lis
hypodermic guns; hustling in all
human regions, sending to the
boneyard legions who would
otherwise keep living in this
world of work and fun. Flies
are vile and vulgar creatures;
they have no redeeming features;
they drive all the world to anger
as they WELD their deadly tools;
and they keen us mad and fret
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
THE SPIRIT OF THE AVIATOR.

An interesting fash Of light was thrown on the
aerial temperament the other day when the million
aire directors of an aviation company. in which
orville Wright is interested requested him to give
up actual flying and devote himself exclusively to
laboratory work, their idea being that val
liable to the art and science should not imperil
his life.
The bird-man smiled. thanked them for their soli-
eitude and then he said he would continue fly when
ever the spirit moved him.
That is the temper Of the general who refuses to
stay in the rear when the fight is on but must lead
the charge It is the mettle of the true explorer,
whether his domain be the earth, the the air.
Within recent seasons. number of the worlds
most gifted aerOnauts have been lost through acct
dents that befeIl in the midst of flight In many
of these cases. the casualty to have been due
to lack of reasonable caution to useless daring in an
effort perform spectacular feats 1t is. indeed,
matter of record that most of the fatalities of ava
ton have taken place at aerodrome performances.
The cross-country flights have been snguarly free
from serious accidents; yet it is those and not the
performances that have yielded the richest results
to the science.
1t is almost inevitable however, that for years to
come aviation will be a perilous pursuit Every one
of mans tolsome conquests of nature has been mark
ed with danger and paid for in vital sacrifice. So it
was in his struggle for sea-mastery. The compar-
alive security with which liner crosses the ocean
today upon the hardhood of thousands and thou
sands of forgotten sailors who went down in rude
or fragile craft in the dim dawn of sea-travel.
In the case OF orville Wright, whose knowledge
of aviation is indeed so precious that the world
i'll afford to spare him, it is gratifying to know that
he is not of the type of that takes a risk
merely for risks sake. He is not bent upon dazzling
spectators but upon discovering new truth and ap-
plying that he has already brought to light He
will live long, it is to be hoped to carry forward
the great work Of his lamented brother, Wilbur
bachelor girl is merely girl who is unmarried.
mate.
Nearly every man is under suspicion these days
of being candidate for something or other
Every mothers son of us would be rich If
foresight was one-half good as our hindsght.
Love may find the way-but it isn't always able
to pay the freight -1+t af
A political reformer is a politician who doesn't
stand in with the gang
During her engagement girl thinks life is one
continuous moving picture show. f'f -Fs w
.-..r
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
Saving and Investing Talks
A STORY WITH A MORAL.
By JOHN N. osKIsoN.

Three years ago a group of young started
factory Jersey to make special kind of fab
rio which is of limited This factory fourth
nf its md Pee he
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
INTERNATIONAL LAW
II FREDERIC ]. HAsKIE

During the number of the most pronli-
members the American Society of Information
al Law organization representing any of the lead
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
WHAT | SHALL DO
WHEN / GET TO HEAVEN
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE.

The first thing shall do will be to read for
thousand years
Nothing impresses me with the brevity of life
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

During her engagement girl thinks life is one
continuous moving picture show. - ~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

A political refOrmer is politician who doesn't
stand in with the gang.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

A wonlsn never measures her years by the num-
Der Of her birthdays.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Many an aspirsnt occupies the political grave he
dug for the other fellow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21
THE FLIES

Now the flies begin their buzzn' by the gross and
bv the dozen and they make lives a burden with
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Love may find the way-but it ISM always able
to pay the freight. t~tt taf
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

From the colonel's viewpoint, the good men ar
not coming TO the aid Of their party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Every mothers son of us would be rich If our
foresight was one-half good as our hindsight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Whatever happens, President Taft needn't thinl
he can get his peace propaganda through the con
vention
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

We are having at least hfty-fve of the hfty-seve
varieties of weather
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Nearly every man is under suspicion these days
of being a candidate for something other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
Rev. 3. ?. Hope.

Mr.. Hope delivered telling examples
from his own experience ana observation
IN several cities. he expressed 'uniimit
ed confidence in the fact that as Maine
has been doing for tWo-thirds of her ex-
istence. so viii she continue to do right
along, and continued. rs anybody
crazy enough now to say or think Maine
is going back on her record? Yes, There
are some people who think so-some peo-
pie right down here at the State House,
who think by letting rum run riot pc
litical gains may be accrued Whom
Gods destroy they first make mad.
Now l have something / want To say
and / wish those Legislators were here
10 hear me say it. / wish l could say it
to each member individually:
NO Republican in the present session
Of the Legislature can vote iii favor of
this proposed prohibitory amendment
without rendering himself liable to
charges Of bribery"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Word has been received at Portland
from the town of Denmark that through
the efforts of John A. Bracket of Law
renee. a former resident of denmark.
the town will have fine soldiers monu-
ment. Mr.. Bracket agreed that il tho
town would appropriate $500 and individ-
uals would subscribe. the would contrib
ute literally. and al the town meeting
the $500 was promptly voted while al
most as much more has been donated
by citizens The monument will stand
opposite the childhood home of Gen. Ru-
fus ingalls,. Mr. Bracket enlisted before
he was 10 and served throughout the
Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-21

patriot who loves his country, every
man who loves his home, will go
forth TO battle for the death Of the sa-
loon and the uplift Of the home, the
school and The church.
statutory prohibition enacted in
1851; repealed in 1856; re-enacted in
1858 Constitutional prohibition adopt
ed in 1884. Maine has been the battle
ground of the contending forces for
more than half a century. 1t has more
than indicated itself as a source of
prosperity and civic well-being. Fem.
II. f911 the Legislature passed a res
olution. resnbmitting to popular vote
the constitutional prohibitory amend
ment. At the special election, Sept
II, 1911, the citizens of Maine, after
notable night, voted for the retention
of the prohibition amendment
After all these contests IN which
prohibition has won every fight, the
rum politicians, the saloon victims and
the organized liquor interests are de-
liberatclV stealing our victory. OIL
Gals are violating every sacred oath
OF fhcir high office, disregarding the
voice of The people and deliberately
striking hands with all foes OF good
government. IItA are UIlIltdt StIoIlS,
aggressive, ANA having thrown reason,
right and The cause of humanity Ia
the dogs. they are planning Il deluge
Maine With rum. crime. panperism,
insanity and death.
The hour has come when every man
who believes in the constitution. who
believes in the rule OF the people. who
believes in justice for all classes who
believes in protecting the weak. who
THINKS more of honor than OF gold,
more e truth than Of party. more OF
humanity than of greed-will unite
to give Maine government by law;
upite and say Ia every official that IL
We are to have license. il shall be by
legal not official enactment: unite To
demand a clean, honest, impartial en-
foreement OF our liquor law by our
regularly elected officials: unite and
say t. every officer, You are elected
by tho votes of n free people TO exc
cute. their will as expressed in cur con-
stitution and statutes " Unite and de-
clare that every official who refuses
TO OBEY the peoples will thus ex-
pressed is a traitor to his State. a per-
iurer in his official life, and the enemy
Of all the best interests of Maine.