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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
PASSING OF THE
DRUNKEN GENIUS

The rest of the world scarcely realizes what
tremendous efforts China is making to free itself of
the curses of the opium habit Imported for COM
mercial purposes the poppy got its grip on the
empire generations ago, and today China is sup
posed to be so seeped in its effects that she does
not care to reform But the contrary is true.
Even old slaves of the drug it, and acclaim
the efforts of others to ban it.
If other indication is desired that the civilized
world. old and new. is reforming along this line.
one has but to study present day attitude here
at home toward the man who gets drunk
Not many years ago the drunken genius was
a recognized member of society. The who
so brilliant when he was not under the influence
of liquor, was to be found in all the professions.
Nowadays the man who gets drunk is up against
an unsympathetic world.
A writer in the New York Times, recently, gave
striking point to this fact Even in politics said
he. the booze-fghter is no longer trusted. In the
old days man was in danger of being considered
disOyal to his party if he kept sober throughout
a campaign.
The number of business men who will decline to
have in their employ a-man who makes it habit
to get drunk, is becoming greater every day.
The day of the drunken genius has passed. The
demand now is for workers who can be brilliant
without necessity for artificial stimulant; for it is
they who can maintain their power long after the
others have burned out.
We hereby give thanks for the weather we are
having.
It's a genuine surprise party if any one has
good time at it.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
A KITCHEN DOOR CALLER.

1t is amusing to read in a dispatch from Ber-
muda, that the governor general of that British
colony called upon Presdentelect Wilson, but could
not locate the front door of the Wilson cottage and
finally raped upon the kitchen door where house
maid heard him. The further circumstance that the
governor general dignifed soldier of the rank of
lieutenant general and the title of Sir adds sparkle
to the incident
The simplicity of the great Democrat who is to
be our next president, is emphasized by other incl
dents in Bermuda that have led up to this. Mr.. Will
son begged for the preservation of his private citizen
status but they arranging state dinner for him
there. He urged informaty and practiced it by call
ing unannounced upon the governor general But
everywhere his unassuming greatness has been met
by pomp and ceremony. He was in no wise RESPONSE
BILE because the governor general could locate no
other door than that of the kitchen when the British
digniary came to return his call Yet the happening
borrows point that fits it exactly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
4 FAKE FAMINE IN COAL.

few weeks ago when the weather was chilly
and winter seemed close ahead, We heard the cry
coal famine" and were warned that prices were
bound upward
But the weather grew warmer, and the indicated
demand for coal fell off, there was sensa-
tion added to the cry that goes up the psycholo
gical moment each season-'coal famine"
At the same time other cities felt the prod of
coal famine" The scare was general
1t accomplished little, though, in the way of en-
riching those through whom must get warmth
in winter The mild weather intervening seems to
have saved the day for the consumer.
It accomplished more in directing public atten-
tion again the intrcaeies of the coal business
For instance, the Pennsylvania state railroad
commission, probing complaint that coal rates we're
discriminatory on certain railroads, developed the
very astonishing fact that the majority of the retail
coal yards in Philadelphia are owned by the coal
carrying railroads Inasmuch as the same railroads
the Mines up in that section of Pennsylvania it
is appFfent at once that the there has but
little chance
In how many other cities of the country, it has
been asked with pungent pertinence are similar
conditions to be found?
There are some leaders of public thought who be-
lieve that the interstate commerce commission
overlook the revelations in the Pennsylvania hear
ing. The New York World advocates a congressional
investigation. "If this l. not criminal conspiracy
in restraint of trade" it asks what is criminal
conspiracy"
The New York Merchants association investi-
gated the famine" in anthracite there, and blamed
the independent opefators-who, says the investi
cations report, control fourteen per cent of the
anthracite output, the eighty-sx per cent remaining
being controlled by the raroad-owned operators.
But that would be like the tail wagging the dog.
When the United States supreme court adjourned
on November 10 until December without rendering
a decision in the coal trust case, Wall streets
gamblers began to bet on a victory for the govern
ment prosecution in that case. The gamblers expect
that the high tribunal will decide that the control of
the anthracite coal business of the United States by
half dozen lines is only against public policy,
but is a direct violation of the Sherman antitrust
law.
The contention that there is even a shortage in
production to date is denied by authorities.
But those who advance the contention say that the
seven weeks strike last spring, shortage in labor
at the mines because of the Balkan and short
age in freight cars because of grain movements in
the west and coal deliveries in the region of the
Great Lakes before navigation closes there for the
winter, are the responsible factors.
But it looks more like a lack of competition is
responsible
Control of the coal business is centralized in few
hands.
The monopoly of mining and transportation is an
unhealthy state of affairs.
If the supreme court does not correct it, congress
should investigate the situation and cast about for
way to remove its grave economic evil
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
The Ragttn1e Muse

GETTING READY.
Late she idled without measure,
Doing nothing much at all:
Now she seems to find some pleasure
Working at a dolly small
Or she trims neck piece neatly,
or she knits a yard of lace,
Answering all quese4ons sweetly-
"Oh, they won't be out of place"
Something she is making over
D.. Till it bears a look that's new;
1 can see a table cover
Change as she would have 1t do.
She will rip and put together
Till it suits her; then she'll smile,
Thinking of the changing weather
Twill come handy after WHILE
Something she is always doing;
Not by one SIX she's appeased,
Some strange end sne's still pursuing,
And by it she seems well pleased.
So her actions keep me guessing
Till her tired voice hear:
well. know one certain blessing
Christmas comes but once a year."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

planet but Of everything the planet both material
and spiritual
OF food must take neither too much nor too
little Overexercise viii kill certainly as not
enough. much or little light will ruin the
eyes, ears go deaf too little as we'll as TOO
loud sounds Our whole life is a passage over mar
bridge; to go to either side too far is to fan
and perish
1t is the in the realm of morals All essen
tial goodness ana worthiness is not fixed put CON
sists in a certain equilibrium.
The supreme command to is ito love nus
neighbor himself" The last part is very sahefs
added for it is the gist of the matter
Self sacrifice is necessarily noble; II Is oniy
so when it is balanced by a noble egotism Other
wise it may be simply sacrificed
Self sacrifice is worth while only in proportion
to the strength the self which is sacrificed
The oentripetal force is right self love. To re-
spect oneself, to honor ones own convictions. 70
stand by ones rights, to properly for ones own
decency forces and affections give to self sacrifices
its saeramental power.
The centrifugal force is self sacrifice. without
that all love of self becomes spoiled vicious con-
temptibe and poison.
The grandeur Of the self sacrifice of Jesus Is borne
in US by conviction of what must have been
His consciousness of His own worth and greatness
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

lars OF borrowed money that they can
paw il off and have valuable property left But y
will take ten years to get It in good shape.
Meanwhile. through some unforeseen circumstances,
It may happen that it will be hard to meet interest
charges during some year Alarmed by that years
bad showing you might want to get your $1,000 out.
What chance have you2 1t is not legally due unit
the years up, and you would to ind some
one with faith in the companys future to buy your
bond. He certainly would not, under the circum-
stances. of you the full face value OF it. Why
should he?
In that you viii have tied up your capital
1t is no longer readily convertible Before you put
money into bonds of that sort, therefore you ought
to be sure that you wait for their maturity
it's return.
BY contrast, certain short term bonds put out.
in times of stress. which carry the privilege
on the borrowers part to redeem at figure one 10
FIVE points higher than the issuing price they
are legally due. Well chosen, these securities are
very good for funds which may needed
within a year They represent fairly desr-
able form of convertible capital"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
On to washington.
Downward revision win be certainty now a
mere campaign promise.
OUR WAR FOR LIFE.

few years ago. yellow fever ragged unchecked in
certain localities upon the eaFths surface; smallpox
ourished broadcast cholera and other forms of pes
thence had their viii upon earth; leprOsy yet
breeding in Outof-theway holes and being spread
among men; appendicitis was nearly always fat"I
whether operated upon or not Now all Nof these
and numerous other human plaques not mentioned
have been conquered BY science.
There remains much to be done But accomplish
ment is rapid
Chicago physician is quoted as saying that
malaria has cost this country more than all its wars
since the revolution It has been with constantly
The value Of at least onefourth of the arabic land
Of the United States he says is deprecated by the
presence Of malaria as an endemic disease. There
are great sections country where farming is pro
hfbited by its presence. Yet it is unknown today in
great areas where it aourished a generation ago.
Science is driving it in upon itself The malarial
mosquito has been identified and his breeding places
have been taken from him in the recovered areas
Typhoid another great drain upon the nations
human is slowly succuEbing to the attacks
Of science Antityphoid vaccination, known for many
years employed BY the British government upon its
Indian army for a long time past. employed by the
United States army for year or So has proven its
efeacy The United States army records show that
among $1,000 officers and enlisted men there have
been but twelve of typhoid and two deaths dur
ing the last ten months. Neither OF the men who
died had been inoculated with the antityphod pro-
phylactic and the majority of the cases report
we're among recruits who had not received the treat
ment Antityphoid incubation is being employed
in Georgia under he supervision of the state board
Of health Many citizens of the state have taken the
treatment voluntarily.
Berlin physician, DR.. Friedrich Franz Fried
Manu. Is reported to have announced discovery of
eure for tuberculosis claiming that an incubation
with his cure confers absolute immunity against the
scourge.
His claims are undergoing investigation now. He
announces that he mas crrived at his result by using
living bacin as curative agents after first rendering
them non-virulent. 1t has been believed generally
that the result would be attained in other way.
So day by day science conquers disease and lends
assurance chances of living upon earth for the
allotted span OF threescore years and ten.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

sells Tor more IMAM Sixty IilAA
lion dollars. He has as muah
money as that invested in tao
kle. He is the biggest fisher
man in the world. His name
is Uncle Sam. And this doesn't
take into account his sports
men nephews who fish for fun
lit includes only those two
hundred thousand men who
catch fish for living and who
do their full share to feed the
hungry millions.
No other natoin in the world
has fisheries of such extent ana
value-the only reason one
hears more of the fisheries or
certain other nations is that an
annual product of ten million
dollars is proportionately so
UGH bigger in Newfoundland
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

borrower seek to repay 1t. IL
the lender tries to withdraw IL
before that time arrives, ne
will run the risk of having to
make sacrifices in order to get
it out.
For examples: You buy a
bond of a southern water
power company which does
not mature until 1922. 1t pays
you per cent interest. It
represents one-thousandth part
of the total amount borrowed
to get the plant going. The
projectors of the power plant
feel sure that for ten years
they can use the million dol
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

what the tortoise was Supported
by "they didn't just say"
But we have discovered that
whoever created this world pro-
ceeded upon an entirely differ
ent principle. Our planet rests
on nothing at all. Its stability,
by virtue of which we build
houses that are not always tum>
bling down, depends not upon
any rock foundation nor flying
buttress. but wholly upon bal
anee.
Our earth is spinning like a
top and whirling like sling
and is nicely balanced between
the two opposing forces centri-
petal and centrifugal.
The principle of safety is bal
ance, and that not only of the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
ANTICIPATION.

(From Lippincott's Magazine.)
Senator Bailey, Texas hercely attacked
by some Of his opponents the last time candf-
date for reelection that editor INDUCED a
cumstantal of what would happen to him in
the county convention the next day.
He specific about my finish that ne reminded
me of story said the AN influential citi-
zen in small town had attack of appendicitis The
editor the report and hurredy made item Of
it, which ne printed in this fashion:
"Our esteemed fellow-citizen, John G. Harris will
go to he hospital tomorrow 10 be operated for
the removal of his appendix by DR.. Smith. He viii
leave wife and three children"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
A Little Fun
A RARE VICE.
CFrom the New York Tribune,

(From the New York Tribune)
George w. Perkins at a dinner in Chicago said Of
laziness:
''Laziness is the rarest of the American business
mans vices. Few, indeed. the American business
men who resemble Bob Need.
Bob Need kept grocery in my native Chicago
A little girl came day and said
Gimme cents worth of -four. please.
ro- laid down the weekly paper. and snarled
as he shufned toward the -four barrel:
An amt there nobody that sells flour in here
town but me-? &"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
Saving and Investing Talks
CONVERTIBLE CAPITAL.
sx JOHN n. osKIsoE.

Ordinarily capital invested is expected to stay
a particular enterprise long IL is useful Only
when it can longer be probably employed win the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
B A N CE
By DR.. Frank Crane

The ancient teachers and cosmographers Of the
East taught earth rested upon the back Of
huge elephant the elephant stood tortoise
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
THE FISH INDUSTRY
Its Value and ErteHt.
Bv Frederic J. Haskin

This be a fish story. 1t is about a fisher
man who is patient and so lucky that every year
he catches hundred thousand of fish that re
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

There are any number Of ex-presidents Of the
sons Of Rest who wouldn't object to that Carnegie
pension.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26
4 SHOCKED UNDERWORLD

On the authority OF the New York Herald, the
country has the assurance that the conviction of the
four thugs for killing gambler. in New York the
other day. has rather shocked that ciys under
world
second avenue and Chinatown are as peace
full and safe Herald square" says Herald
"Gunmen dodge from hiding place another
whenever they abroad. Thieves dens all over
Zeligs band is scattered His allies have
peace with his rival. Jack Sirrocco.
regarding haunts OF the desperadoes of the
city. The resorts are vacant or their trade has
fallen Off"
The majority Of us will be skeptical to doubt
that this wholesome respect for the law will be main
tanned long. The day of the millennium has not yet
been reached Till the trumpet blows, New York
like every other big ciy-will have it's lawless pop
uIation to contend with But If the effect in New
York wears OF within fortnight, the conviction Of
the murderers has stamped its impression upon the
whole civilized world wherein printed news of the
rial was circulated.
The usual sordid and morbid aftermath of such
Affairs is lacking in this instance but it is hardly
more than Incidental Roses negro valet has cleared
his masters luggage from the cells. and that worthy
has turned his calmer thoughts to the book which
he is said to be finishing Schepps has scorned such
skinny offers as 5000 week from vaudeville man
ayers and is planning to go back to Hot Springs.
But II is refreshing to note that the mayor OF that
city has teIegraphed to him that is is not wanted
there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

The first time young is n love he honestly
believes what he says.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

Lots Of things come to the man who waits until
be doesn't want them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

Last reports were that there was bumper crop
of Christmas trees
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

The Turks are somewhat redeeming their reputa
ton of being terrible.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

Our idea of opulence is to be offended at some
Christmas present which happens to be necessary
thing
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

We hereby give thanks for the weather we are
having.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-26

It's genuine surprise party if any one has a
good time at it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-31
WESTMINSTER,

Perly Richmond was at home Thurs
day and Friday.
Mrs. James Miller remains about the
. same as last week.
Mrs. Fred Davis and baby are in
TownsheSd to stay few weeks.
Work has been begun on the new
house to be built by ]. S. Jennison.
S. A. Pierce of Kansas City, Mo-, ar
rived Monday at his summer home Hill
View.
DIR. Ernest Pendleton of Westfield,
Mass, Is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn
Fullam.
Myron Blanchard. who works in Hart
ford, Conn, was with his family here
over Sunday.
Miss Helen n. Hayward of North An
dover, Mass, is a guest of Rev. and Mrs.
F. D. Hayward.
d. P. Wright went to Winchendon,
Mass, to assist with the music for the
Memorial exercises.
Pre- Memorial day exercises were held
by the school children Wednesday after
noon in the town hall.
G. II. Walker left Wednesday morn
ing for Worcester, Mass, making the
trip in his automobile.
The marriage engagement of Miss Ed
ma Wright, niece of George c. Wright,
and Arthur ID. Holmes, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John p. Holmes, has been an
nounced.
The next meeting of Boyden Grange
will be held June Z, The question for
discussion will be GLOW are women who
wear birds and bird plumage on their
hats aiding agricultural" Refreshments
will be served.
Mr. McConnie, a carpenter who works
on Rocky hill and boards in the village,
was driving Monday night horse which
he bought recently, and the animal be-
came unmanageable, smashing in pieces
the road cart to which it was attached.
1t escaped into the woods, but was
caught and led through Main street by
its owner Tuesday night apparently I'M
concerned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-31
GUILFoRD.

Miss Helen Adams left Wednesday
night to visit a few days in her home in
Windham.
Rev. Alfred Ward, in the Congrega-
tional church Sunday morning, delivered
an excellent Memorial sermon.
Services will be held in Christ church
(EpiscopaD on Sunday at 2.30 D. m by
Rev. Andrew Harper of Brattleboro.
The strawberry supper and social held
at Mrs. Fred Coombs's Tuesday evening
was a success in every way About 100
were present and $2S was netted for the
society.
Alfred circuit has finished work for
Fred and Charles Smith and will work
for Hooker Winchester this summer Mr..
Winchester bought pair of team horses
in Putney this week.
Mrs. Chester II. Andrews, as, formerly
of this town, died Friday in her home
In Millers Falls after an illness of sew =
eral months. The family moved to Mil
lers Falls about Ia years ago. Besides
her husband Mrs. Andrews leaves two
sons and two daughters
The schools taught by Miss Faith Fair
bank, Miss Ida Weatherhead Miss Alice
Thomas and Ralph Churchill united with
the village district school taught by Miss
Helen Adams, and held memorial exer-
cses on Wednesday afternoon under the
trees on the school grounds of the vii
lage. Superintendent j. H. Walbrdgt
gave an interesting talk relative to Me.
mortal day; Rotations were given by
| some of the visiting scholars, the pupil:
of Miss Adams's school Joined in a fias
drill and singing, and at the close of tn,
program the soldiers graves in tn,
| Christ church cemetery were decorated
with flowers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-31
WEST GUILFORD.

Ten from this place attended court in
Newfane last week.
Mrs. Oman Benson of Brattleboro has
finished work for Sidney Coleman and
gone to the home of his parents in Hins-
dale, n. H.
Mrs. Mary Stratton of Mortified came
Saturday to attend the funeral of her
brother-in-law, Dexter Bond, returning
home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and son,
Carroll, of Greenfield, We're called here
last week Tuesday by the serious illness
of Mrs. Miller's father, Dexter Bond who
died Friday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Huling is keeping house for
Wilder Buffum while Mrs. Buffum is in
the Pittsford sanitarium for treatment
Favorable news is received from Mrs.
Buffum by her family.
The funeral of Dexter Bond was held
in the Baptist church Sunday at noon,
Rev. Edgar Hatfield pastor of the
church, officiating. The casket was COW
cred with beautiful flowers. F. E. Ben
nett and daughter, Miss Flora, Mrs
Richmond Thomas and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Allen, all of Brattleboro, sang
three selections. The bearers were o. ].
Hale, Charles Shepardson. Charles
Phelps and Walter Phelps. The burial
took place in the church cemetery.
Friends were present from Greenfield,
Mortified, Brattleboro, West Brattle-
bboro, Halifax and Grove.