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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13

The common carpenters
square and plumb line may be
made to serve as a substitute
for the spirit-level for many pur-
poses on the farm or elsewhere,
when a level is not at hand.
The manner of getting the square
in position for leveling a wall.
Will be easily seen.
a piece of board, three feet in
length. having one end sharpened,
is driven into the ground for a
rest; a notch is made in the ton
Of the stick large enough TO hold
the square firmly in position.
This notch is best made with a
saw. one that will make an OPEN
ing slightly narrower than the
thickness of the square.
a line and weight, held near
the short arm, and parallel to ii,
will leave the long arm of the
square level.
BY sighting over the long arm
Of the square. any irreguIarity in
the object to be leveled is read
lily discovered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
NOTES or THE POULTRY
XAzn

A half dozen bantam hens an6
a well-bred rooster will protect
the poultry yard from cats. dogs
and even rats almost as we'll as a
dog. They are brave and spunky
and will permit nothing danger
Gus TO approach their premises.
Geese will not thrive kept close
ly confined. They are great rang
ers and must have plenty OF exer-
else.
Geese cannot be raised success
fully without water to swim in,
but ducks particularly the Pekin
breeds do not need IL.
Ducks will not drink muddy wa
ter and they must have water
at feeding time as they always
take a bite and sup alternately
all through their meal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Soft Molasses Cookies
(ReeiDe By Mrs. Mary ,. LincOln)

The children-and the grown-ups, too
will enjoy these cookies. Try some
next baking day.
Scald one cup molasses, pour It over
one-fourth cup Cottolene, add one-half
CUP sugar, one-half level teaspoon SALT
and one level tablespoon ginger, or a
mixture of other spices If preferred.
Dissolve one-half level teaspoon soda
in one-fourth cup cold water, add to
the cooled molasses, then stir in from
three to four cups -four, making soft
dough to drop and spread in a pan, or
a stiff dough to be rolled and cut. Bake
in moderate oven.
The use of Cottolene as shortening
insures cooking that is both palatable
and easy to digest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Methodist Plan Fund

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
TIFTON, Ca, Feb. "a meeting Of
presiding elders and the executive COM
mittee of the South Georgia conference
was held at the Triton Methodist
church Tuesday and Wednesday. DR.. A.
NJ Williams, of Dublin, president Of the
board, presiding. The South Georgia
conference proposes to raise for mis-
sions, home and foreign, $S5,000 this
year. which is the equivalent TO 81 per
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
MACON is PLANNING
FOR STATE FARMERS

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MACON. Ga, Feb. 9.-For three days
next week. 15-17, the Farmers union of
Georgia will meet at Macon. Fully 800
farmers from all over the state are ex-
pected to be in attendance.
Much important business pertaining to
the institute will be transacted All farm
ers throughout the state are requested
to be present at the meeting, whether
they are members of the union or not.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Form Bows Corn Club

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MADISON. Ga, Feb. 9.-The Boys
Corn club was organized with members
representing every section in Morgan
county here Thursday with a large
number present, including a number OF
the best farmers.
S. NJ. Gown and NJ. c. Gay, extension
agents in connection with the State Ag-
ricultural college; Professor Breedlove,
Of the Eighth District Agricultural col
lege; Frank r. Logan, county farm
demonstration, and Supt. E. S. Bird, made
interesting talks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13

four or five days at a
time every month,
and so weak / could
hardly walk. / had
cramps, back a ch g
and headache, an
was so nervous and
weak that / dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
A WOMAN'S APPEAL

To ~ KNOWN sufferers OF rheumatism, wheth-
or muscular or Of the Joints. sciatica. lumbagos
backache. pains IN the kidneys neuralgia
pains, to write to her for a home treatment
which has repeatedly cured all Of these fortunes
She feels 1t he duty to send 1t to all sufferers
FREE. You cure yourself at home thousands
will testify-no change OF climate being neces
sary. This simple discovery banishes uric acid
from the blood loosens the stiffened joints.
purifies the blood. and brghtens the eyes.
giving elasticity and tone to the whole system
II the above interests you, for proof address
Mrs. II. Summers. Boz s2I, South Benz. Ind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
A VERY USEFUL BIRD.

A white Leghorn hen is hiding
a light, no less than electric, I'M
der a bushel in a town In New
Jersey. The owner of the hen
is said to have taught it to help
in the building of chicken coops
and other small buildings about
the place, by holding nails in
its beak. 1t picks them up from
a loose pile and stands ready to
help at as rapid q pace as its
owner cares to set.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
TIE MORSE CASE.

How money makes the mare go!
Mr.. Morse, who was openly and fairly
convicted and sentenced to the federal
prison in Atlanta, was given long term
sentence by the courts In spite of his
millions. But President Taft not only
gave him extra privileges as to hospital
service, but pardoned him and set him
free.
He lodged at the Piedmont hotel in
Atlanta until he got ready to go north
ward to enjoy those millions that should
have gone TO his deluded victims.
He travelled in the finest cars and had
the most expensive state rooms and yet,
and yet, there are tens Of thousands OF
prisoners, convicted of much smaller
crimes who serve now, and will con-
tinue to serve during life, without any
notice from Mr.. Taft.
Money maeks the mare go!
And I wouldn't vote for Mr.. Taft for
coroner. He had much pity on the rich
embezzler and no notice for those who
were not half as guilty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Baby on DoorStepS

Especial Dispatch to The JOurnaI)
SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. 9.-The police
Of Savannah are now making an effort
to ascertain the identity of young man
and woman who OH January Is left a
pretty infant girl baby at the home of
JerJlsha Lawton, an lerly colored wo-
man, on tho outskirts of the city, and
have not returned since to reclaim the
child
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Cotton Celebration

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. "a most
unique celebration is being planned by
the members Of the Savannah cotton ex-
change for February "a. The celebration
will be in honor of the growth of Sa-
vannah as a cotton port, as by that
time it is expected the total receipts
for the year win reach the 1000, 0OO-bale
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
rho Kind You Have Always Bought
1 sssss the 81 L1HzZzz4
BANK AND TOBACCO
WILL AID FARMERS

WINSTON N, c., Feb. 9.-The
establishment Of a bank, together with
the erection of a tobacco manufactur-
ing plant, has been decided on by the
Farmers union of Stokes county. Both
will be operated at Walnut Grove.
Stock will be solicited for the enter
prises from members of the union
throughout the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
FARMERS PLAN FIGHT
ON CHESTNUT BLIGHT

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. S.-Commis-
sioner Of Agriculture Koiner has ap-
pealed to the legislature for fund with
which to fight the soutward advance Of
the chestnut blight, which is killing
chestnut trees in the states northeast OF
Virginia, and has appeared in nine local
tiles in northern Virginia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13

In New York city the milk sup
ply is under strict municipal
surveillance. and il is said upon
excellent authority that the COM
mon milk sold there is equal to
the certified milk OF Chicago,
which sells for 20 cents a quart
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Churches Have Census

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 9.-The recent
idea originated by the Baptist of Sa-
vannah to take a census of the city
to ascertain the number of resident who
are members of these churches, is now
being followed by the Methodists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
How to Raise
Incubator Chicks

Mrs. Ida Simms. CrossVille, Ala'' ~
No. 3. Box Il.
wish you would tell US, through
The Journal, just how TO raise incu-
bator chicks. I can hatch them all
right, but cannot raise them. VIII
ask that you tell us just how TO
raise them from the start on a farm
where they can have plenty OF range,
how to feed them. and how long to
KEEP in the breeders.
also want to know the general
price OF Indian Runners, and where
I can find them. Can you pick them
as you do other ducks?
ANSWER.
To successfully raise young chickens
that have been Matched artificially Is
problem much harder to solve than II
Is 10 hatch them. 1t can only be done
successfully by constant care and
good Judgment. Little chickens, as
rule. should be kept warm and dry
for three or four weeks at least.
They should be fed every two hours,
lust what they will eat clean Of a
variety of foods. Most any OF the
ordinary chicken feeds on the mar
ket are good. If they cannot be
had. oatmeal or pearl grits mixed half
and half. After two weeks old they
should have before them at all times
in a little box covered over with
screen. so they cannot scratch II ouD
two parts Of bran and one part meat
scrap. but you should continue CIV
ing them their regular feed or grain.
They should also have green food,
and the brooder should be Thoroughly
cleansed twice each week. Above ali
things. do not crowd too many IN
one brooder. Fifty in a brooder is as
many as should be kept in a brooder
at time. A great many people
make a mistake of letting their little
chickens out on the ground or in
the cool damp air too soon. They can
be very much more successfully
raised by allowing them TO stay in
the brooder until they are six weeks
old and then turned out. After they
are six weeks old and have their
feathers on they can be transferred
to a brooder without heat, or their
systems gradually tempered to the
outside temperature when they can
be put on the range.
You should not keep them where
any dampness or drafts viii anect
them. After they are six weeks old
thew should have a free range. with
feed before them at all times in self
feeding hopers.
You can buy Indian Runner Ducks /
at s. to s. each. and they can be had
from the advertisers In The Journal.
II I can give you any further as
sistance, do not hesitate to call on
me.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13

DIR. w. A. Evans, of Chicago.
says that a few persons are be-
ing killed each year by bad meat,
but that many thousands are be-
ing killed annually by bad milk
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13

The record OF the Kansas State
board of agriculture show that
only about one-third of that
states area is as yet under the
dominion of the plow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13

Pure milk, pure air, plenty Of
sleep and perfect cleanlh mess cov-
er most Of the necessary rules in
hygienic child raising.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Her PRIVILEGE
Buffalo Express

Have you made resolution to marry this
year, colOnelP' asked the determined young
EersOn, archly.
"No." replied the colonel in his preoccupied
manner; have you?'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. = "For seven years
suffered everything. / was in bed for
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
COTTON IN ARGENTINA.
South American Republic Seeking to
Promote and Encourage Cultiya-
ton OF Cotton.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Argentina
has begun a campaign to promote
and encourage there the cultivation
Of cotton. A decree forming the first
cotton growing colony has been is
sued by the ministry of agriculture
This colony is known as La Coope-
racion, comprises about 60 miles in
Chaco province along the Resistencia-
to-Metan railway, divided into small
fans of 1875 to $50 acres. They are
to be offered to immigrants, who at
the end fthe present harvest season
desire to remain in Argentina, with
the express provision that the culti-
vation Of cotton alone must be un-
dertaken thereon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
BOYS BURN SCHOOL HOUSE.
Two Holy Hill Boys Charged With
ArsOn--TwO Buildings Were Set
Afire.

Orangeburg, Jan. 25.-Two boys
Of Holly Hill, Ransom Moorer and
Barnwell Gross, have been arrested
on the serious charge Of houseburn-
ing. These two boys, one II years
and the other 10 years Of age, were
students of the Holly Hill school, and.
it is charged, growing tired of school,
burned the large two story frame
school building. The burning of the
Holy Hill school house was a great
loss to the community, but it was
thought that the fire was accidental,
and arrangements were being per-
fected for the rebuilding of the
school. the old building to be sup
planted by a brick building.
In the meantime the town hall was
temporarily used for several of the
grades of the school, being the
grades of the boys arrested in the
matter. A snort time afterwards the
town hall was found to be afire and
by prompt fire fighting, the building
was saved with little loss. At once
suspicion ws aroused that a firebug
was in the town. 1t was easily de-
tected that the town hall had been
set afire.
Inspector Wharton of the insurance
commissioners office went to Holly
Hill to investigate matters. After
being al Holly Hill a few days the
inspector suspected Ransom Moorcr
and Bariwell Gross and had the
boys held and examined. At first the
boys denied any knowledge OF the
origin of the fires, but later confess
ed. Young Gross stated that he was
present when the fire was started, but
had nothing to do with it. Young
Moorer states that Gross did help.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
SHORE-AvERBUCK CASE UNDE.
CIDED.
Jury Fails to Agree upon Verdict AZ.
ter Hearing Facts I'm the Case.

The case Of Geo. ID. Shore. Rich
ard l. Manning and Charles G.. Row.
land versus Nathan Averbuck to OBJ
tain possession of premises wes fully
aired In the magistrates court FRI
day afternoon and after hearing all
OF the facts in the case the jury was
unable to decide upon a verdict and
a mistrial was ordered.
Messrs. Shore. Manning and Row
land were represented by Purdy and
Bland and Mr.. Averbuck was rep
resented by Mr.. l.. d. Jennings and
II. ID. Epps. The case took up all Of
the afternoon and almost a page Of
notes were taken down by the ste
nographer. The difference seemed
to be as to whether the store had
been rented for definite period or
not.
Mr.. Shore stated on the stand that
ne rented the store t. Mr.. Averbuck
by the month without stating any
definite time for his lease to expire
except that the contract was by the
month. Mr.. Averbnck on the other
hand stated that he rented 1t to Dec
ember first and then for a year after
that time. 1t was brought out in the
examination Of witness all about
how workmen had been sent to move
the sky light in order to make the
store untenable 80 that Averbuck
would be obliged to move. At the
same time other changes were to be
! made to prepare 1t for other tenants.
The case attracted quite a number Of
spectators whose interest had been
| aroused because Of the disturbance
on the street several days ago when
the workmen had 'endeavored to
make changes in the building, but
were prevented from doing so by the
protests Of Mr.. Averbuck and his
wife.
1T Is understood that the jury stood
half and half. the point Of difference
being whether the contract was let
for each month, or whether ii was
Indefinite in its termination, when,
| according to the charge Of the judge
II would last for twelve months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
COMMITTEE HOLDS MEETING.
III. B. Carlisle Elected Chairman OF
Dispensary Investigation Commit
tee.

Columbia, Jan. 26.--The legislative
committee appointed to investigate
the State dispensary commission, the
attorney general and any other per-
sons connected with the old State
dispensary held it's first meeting last
night. Howard B. Carlisle OF Spar
tanburg was elected chairman of the
investigating committee, and ]. j.
Evans Of Marlboro, secretary.
The meeting of the committee was
simply Tor the purpose Of Organizing.
No action was taken other than the
election of officers.
Another meeting of the committee
will be held next week.
The members of the investigating
committee are: II. B. Carlisle, chair
maps j. j. Evans, secretary; J. III.
Clifton, G. w. Sullivan, F. M. Cary
and w. l.. Daniel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
REDUCTION OF COTTON ACRE
AGE
State superintendent Anderson Urges
Vigorous Work for Rock Hill
Plan.

Mr.. Neill O'Donnell. County chair
man under the Rock Hill Plan is in
receipt of letter. under date of
January cath. from State Supt. ]. G..
Anderson, from which the following
extracts are made:
please let me have reports every
day Of the number of signers and
the number. OF acres cut off. This in
formation will be compiled and pub
lished in the daily papers for the
purpose Of injecting a little enthu-
siasm In backward counties"
Just as soon as you finish your
county please telegraph to that ef-
feet. as that will be very important
news"
Next week l am going with E. j.
Watson. President Southern Cotton
Congress. on a trip to the other cot
ton States for the purpose Of ex-
planning to the people what we are
doing in South Carolina and how 1t is
being DONE"
II want South Carolina to set her
sister States an example, and / know
she can do 1t. So please push this
matter as vigorously as possible and
let the information come in prompt
ly."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
Marse Henry's Answer.

Washington, Jan. &c, 1912.
my Dear Sir
Il have never pretended to be a
groomer Of presidential candidates,
expert or otherwise, but 1 desire your
good opinion and wrote with that as
we'll as the truth Of this matter in
mind.
II am with you, senator, in wish
ing Democrat, and not a pseudo
Republican, for our presidential
nominee. 1t was no less from sense
Of party duty than OF justice as be-
tween man and man that / made the
statement to which--upon a total
take exception.
II have been aware for nearly a
week that recognized spokesmen for
Gov. Wilson were industriously cir
culating the story that the real rea-
son why Gov. Wilson broke with
Col. Harvey was that Col. Harvey
had tried to bring Mr. Thomas F..
Ryan into the governors campaign.
Gut until you gave credence to the
story, ii could not be invested with
any responsible authority. Its ori-
gin was mysterious, its circulation
surrepttious, consequently there has
been. up TO this time, nothing eth
cr to deny or recognize.
Now, senator. | know of my own
knowledge that that story is lie
made out Of whole cloth. If any per-
son ventures to question this asser-
ton, | have I'm my possession proof
conclusive which / hold myself
ready to place before your honest
and truth-seeking mind.
IL do not accuse Gov. Wilson of
originating or circulating this inven-
| ton, manufactured to make hero
| OF him at the expense OF the friend
who has most effectually served hi'0
| do not assume that he is aware g..
the dastarly work being done by his
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
MAYESVILLE NEWS NOTES.
Bank of Mayesville Closes Prosper
Gus Year-Meeting of Tuesday At
ternOOn Book Club Personal
Mention,

Mayesville, Jan. 26.-The stock
holders Of the Bank OF Mayesville
held their annual meeting on We'd
nesday, at which there was a good
| attendance. The report of the prog
ress of the bank for the past year
was most satisfactory to all concern.
ed showing that although the year
| has been considered a hard one in
! financial circles, yet the bank has not
suffered in any way and is prepared
TO make even greater progress dur
ing the present year. This bank is
cne Of the younger institutions of it's
| kind in the State and recently in
creased its capital stock to $4,000.
1t has now a surplus of $4,000. All
of the officers and directors are
strong and influential business men
who have the interests of the insti-
tuition and community at heart. Dur
ing the past few months, the bank
moved into its handsome, new home
| on the corner of Main and Lafayette
streets, which is one of :he most con-
venient and nicely equipped banking
houses to be found anywhere.
The Tuesday Afternoon Book
Club met this week with Mrs ]. w.
Spencer on Church street. and as
usual most enjoyable afternoon
was spent by the members and their
invited guests. The contest was a
literary one, Mrs. w. G.. Thomas
drawing the prize, a handsome book,
which she presented to the guest of
the afternoon. Mrs. II. :. Thomas, Of
Georgia. \ delicious sweet course
was served. The next meeting of
the club will tc held with Miss An
ME Anderson.
Mrs. r. a. Chandler, Jr and
daughter are visiting relatives in So
ciety Hill, Mrs. Chambers former
home.
Mrs. c. 4. King and daughter.
Miss Louis. visited relatives in
Florence OH Thursday, returning Fri
day morning.
Miss Emma Mayes is i'm Columbia,
visiting her sister. Mrs w. B. Chand-
Ter.
DIR. and Mrs. w. w Gardner at
tended the Sutckey- King wedding in
sumter on Thursday evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

alleged agents, but the fact remains
that Gov. Wilson knows as we'll as 1
do that the story is false. He may or
may not feel that he owes any obliga
ton to Col. Harvey. That is a mat
ter of which he must be the judge.
But l do insist that he owes it to his
honor to repudiate that story and to
disavow those who are striving to
inject the calumny into the public
mind.
"At Gov. Wilson's instance, 1 had
undertaken to assist his accredited
managers in raising the considerable
sums of money needful to the prose-
cution Of his campaign, and in this
my efforts were not wholly unfruit-
full. AS the business proceeded the
name Of Thomas F. Ryan, not un-
naturally came into my mind He is
Democrat; he is Virginian, he is
my friend. Knowing him to be a
disinterested man, having no axe to
grind, l hoped that 1 might induce
him to help out what 1 believed was
a good cause. Gov. Wilson's mana
gers were delighted with the sug-
gestion. Col. Harvey had nothing
whatever to do with it, and, as far
as / am aware, knew nothing what
ever about it.
Throughout this unhappy affair /
have been an unwilling witness-in
its consequence somewhat of an in
nocent misunderstanding been up to
the hour of the Harvey incident, a
sincere believer in Gov. Wilson. He
Is a man Of ability. In some ways
he might prove a candidate Of availa-
bility, but 1 fear that if he became
our president we might discover all
too late that he possesses personal
peculiarities which would prove dis
astrous. We want in the White House
a man of broad mind as We'll as
polished intellect, of heart gratitude
no less daring.
81 remain with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
Henry Watterson.
ITO Hon. B. r. Tillman."