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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

The tour Of the Southern Railways dairy in
struction car through the territory of the Georgia
Southern and Florida road will be one of the most
interesting and fruitful events of the New Year
season
Some time ago the Southern Railway entered
upon the policy Of developing the farm and indus
trial resources along its lines. From to sea-
son it has sent out good roads" trains. "cattle
breeding trains and kindred expeditions. all for the
purpose of carrying encouragement and scientific
knowledge directly to the rural communities which
its roads traverse.
This progressive and constructive work is al
ready bearing rich results 1t is of equal value to
the railroad and the people The growth and pros
perity of every public service corporation depends
after all upon the development Of the people and
the country it serves The surest means whereby
railroad can upbuild its own interestsis upbuild
those Of the public
The dairy instruction Of the Southern Railway
is a timely and practical movement in that diree-
ton The car win be fitted out as a model dairy
farm 1t viii be accompanied by experts represent
ing the road the State College OF Agriculture and
the State and federal departments Of agriculture.
who win give lectures and demonstrations showing
Just how dairy can be conducted as to yield
steady and substantial profits.
TIE car viii begin its tour on January the sixth
and win continue through the week. making stops
at eleven advantageous points along the Georgia
Southern and Florida road.
There are few industries which Georgia will find
worthier OF its attention than dairying and cattle
breeding The southern is to be congratulated on
It's timely public spirited work in this important
field
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
PESTIEEROUS CASTRO.

OF all the Latin-American adventures, none cut
a holder figure in his day than Cipriano Castro the
nominal president but actual tyrant of Venezuela.
own subjects he was stamping his feet at foreign
governments and the larger the nation the more
pronounced would his impudence be. He was par
ticularly vehement against the United States
losing a chance to make trouble for Washington.
His final overthrow and banishment brought relief
to all the powers well as to the little republic he
had oppressed; and there tacit agreement
that Castro should never be permitted to set foot
again on American soil.
The report that he is sailing for New York
aboard a French steamer has naturally, therefore,
caused the State Department to prick up its ears;
for the exiled dictator could have but purpose
in returning to this country and that would be to
kindle another revolution in Venezuela.
The present situation in Mexico is bad enough,
without new fracas in Central America. Though
Castro has been away for three years more, so
journing here and there in Europe. he doubtless
has remnant of supporters in Venezuela. picaroons
and soldiers of fortune who would relish chance
to follow him pellmell into rumbullion.
Hence the United States government will exert
itself to prevent his landing if that be possible.
at least to forestall any schemes he may have of
promoting an nsurrection with this country as his
is not admissible under the public health laws con-
trolling immigration and, on that convenient pre-
text, send him packing back to Europe
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
1t is all over now but the bills.
4 CENTURY OF PEACE,

It is pleasing circumstance that in this Yuletide
season the thought of public leaders both sides
of the Atlantic should turn naturally and gratefully
to the one hundredth anniversary of unbroken peace
between Great Britain and the United States.
From England, Scotland, Ireland. Canada and
from our own country have come messages which
voice the sentiment of all the people in all these
lands. An English statesman writes:
"The century of concord has been of untold
UaIue to the political and social Development
alike of Great Britain, the United States and
the Canadian dominion. We hope to haze
toorthy celebration of the event ttoo years
hence"
Canadian publicst declares:
"Canddq nay a0eH rejoice that she has been
fortunate enough to spend the period Of her na
tiondI youth free from the stunting Influence
of toGr she joins the United States and the
Mother Country in celebrating the ninetyeighth
anniversary of the signing of the treaty Of
Client tohich has meant much not only for
Canada, the empire and the United States but
also for the progress of cioiIizatton."
Speaking in behalf of the United States, Secre
tary of State Knox says:
This anniversary series to remind US, not
of the termination of a great struggle, but Of
the subsequent passing of almost century of
peace and good t0iH In this long era Of friend
ship, zoe English speaking cousins haze realized
and haze BENEFITED from our Etnship. Neghborly
intercourse and trade haze developed and groaon
to colossal proportions"
In the course of these hundred harmonious
years differences have arisen between this country
and England, but they have all been happily ad-
justed Both governments have found that in arbi-
ration lies just and satisfactory of settling
every issue, however great or difficult it may
outwardly to be.
What an example is this to all nations
What glowing and sustaining commentary on
the belief that international peace is not mere
vision but substantial blessing which in reason can
be achieved
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
THOSE ISLES OF GKEECE.

The role which Greece has played. and still
plays on the Balka; stage though not one of major
Importance is none the less skilIful and intrepid
She was not in the first bold sorties upon the Turk
ish front, as were the Montenegrins nor like the
Bulgars, in the thick of the great light the road
to Adrianople. That, however, matter of cir
cumstance. not of Grecian INTENT and in the latter
days brief war; the Greek soldiers and sailors
made their prowess count wondrously against the
Ottoman strongholds of the Aegean.
Even after the armistice had been signed by
her comrades in the Balkan league and the peace
conference at London had been arranged, Greece
kept on attacking and winning Turkish forts, as
though no truce had been declared. This policy has
been regarded as rather to the discredt of the
Hellenic government, but Athens has FASTENED to
explain that the Turk was the aggressor and that
circumstances justified the plan pursued.
As matters now stand, Greece holds number
of the Aegean islands which, as her prime minister
declares were Hellenic treasures before the Turk
set his tyrannical foot in Europe" And the same
official adds: They have been restored to the an
cient kingdom through the valor of Greek warriors
AS the population of the islands is, almost to man,
in favor Of reunion with the mother country II
would be sheer brutality for the powers to insist
that they be placed again under Mussulman domino
ton"
The Greek people are animated today with the
same spirit that overswept Italy in its recent war
with Turkey; they have found new sense of
national consciousness a fresh inspiration to win
back the glory of their classic lanu. Whatever their
s-+,,ro nav he tbeir courage and love of country
has caught the worlds imagination
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Letters for Everybody

Gainesville. Ca, Dec. Is, 1912.
Editor The Journal:
clipped from Saturdays Journal the following
paragraph:
where is the old-fashioned Christmas cake
that the didn't maker
I want to say that 1 can furnish The Journal
sample of thu od-fashioned Christmas cake" that not
only the baker didn't make but the kind that mother
still makes and not only cake, but, mind you. the
brand that "mcIts in your mouth"
I shall be glad send The Journal sample, and
then would like an opinion Of the said article"
Very truly,
Riverside Drive. MRS. K. A. SMITH.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. IT, 1912.
Editor The Journal:
Dear Sir: November 26 your able editorial on "A
New Indictment of the Fly" enlightenng. There
is said to be time everything" Is the
time to exterminate he fly? What uphill fight
spring and when millions of flies are
born every day. during the winter when nearly
all are and the comparatively few which remain
are budding in rooms it would be easy cut
off the birth spring of millions flies. The
time offer prizes for catching flies is during
three monJns
swat 'em !" cold nights open the win
dows of kitchen and dining room, ETC.. n the
morning just press cloth firmly the frozen
flies stuck walls It's easy, and if you could
housekeepers jrin in widely organized us.
ing and a very few minutes daily
short time would it greatly reduce birth OF
flies summer? Yours truly.
7. M WILLIAMS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
BOOKS ABOUT SOUTH. AMERICA

At a time when public thought is turning more
and more intentIy to those rich regions which the
Panama canal is soon to bring within the worlds
broad highway of traffic. every reliable book deal
Ing with this subject merits attention. Two such
publications have reached The Journal from their
respective authors.
One is entitled illustrated South America" 1t
IS written by Mr.. W. D. Boyce. Chicago journalist,
who has travelled widely in the Latin republics. He
has put into the six hundred-odd pages of this
volume wealth Of human well historical and
practical interest His observations have the fresh
ness which comes from direct. personal contact and
the accuracy Of thorOughgoing student. The book,
which is published by RandAIcNally Company, is
profusely illustrated.
A brefer and more concentrated but none the
less interesting treatise Of its kind is by Mr.
Charles Walker Burriss. OF Kansas City, Mo-, pub
Iished under the title, Panama: A Text Book on
the Canal Zone and Republic" This book abounds
in practical information for the tourist and traveller
and contains also description Of the canal, together
with an account Of its construction and its POSSIBLE
tiles It is well supplied with maps and illustra-
tons .-.-..---..
There could be surer omen OF the Importance
Of the canal and the countries il is to open than
the many useful books it is calling forth. In time
no doubt that field viii doubtless bring forth rich
fruit for literature at large
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
WHAT'S TIE usE7

1 notice President Taft took two great battle
ships to Panama himself his wife and the
other as a sort of bodyguard convoy pathfinder
on the trackless seas, maybe military escort
1t would astonish the average reader to hear what
If costs per day to battleshp, not to mention
six or nine millions of dollars 1t required to build
them and yet it needs take give President
Taft trip 20 the canal before gave up his
presidential office.
And, pray, what's the use?
He has been there before than
knows all the affair and if he went according
to newspapers) to install governor for the canal
zone he might have done it all by teegraphng Colonel
Cocktails.
Why two battleships, when would have been
large enough carry regiment of soldiers?
1t would seem that the United States government
has become sort Of snobocracy. there is little
it's pioneer simplicity and left. It
Of $4,000 per to give the president travel
money with free automobiles free travel on first
class batteships. His friends raised considerably
more than $1.OOOOOO pay his prediction expenses
and his railroad delighted give him
a palace and pass of their transporta-
ton lines preserve friendship.
But two battleships breaks the record! How we
apples do swim!
I suppose thinks he will get all that's coming
to him. as he already done for after March 4.
But two batteships carry wife
certainly is a corker.
And is there to it, after it's done and over?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

1t been said that in Catholic countries there
are festivals saints days every week in the If
not oftener We the United States have fewer
holidays nevertheless they of frequent
We begin the year generally with a watch
night" various CT urches generally with prayer as
the clock strikes II. day a general bank
holiday, Georgia honor General Lees birth
day with a school holiday. General washington's
birthday is a holiday also Abraham Lincon's birth
day
Eastertide is holiday in both hemispheres, well
as Christmas day. The elaborate ceremonies OF
the entire year circle Christmas, and Easter
the Christ honored in every cline and around the
globe Next Fourth of July, the frecracker
time and the noisy time. 1t crammed with casual
ties as well firecrackers.
There Labor day in September. legal holi-
day and next we come Christmas when everything
knocks work and spends all they reach
Claus presents
Schools close and everything winds up until
the Christmas is
my childhood the plantations had a great holiday
time The slaves usually had their patches and sold
their produce to be ready for Christmas.
Early in the morning they made all sorts Of noises
before day. then followed the usual presents
generally toddy. Egg-nogs made before day
and there was sorts time in big house
the cabins bonfires Of doors and explosions Of
various sorts I remember these episodes very dis
tinctly. 1 always and ready FOR the Christ
frolics.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
POLITICAL HUMORS

The humors of politics are strangely alike the
world
In the young republic Of Portugal there two
national parties the Conservatives and the Dem
ocrats." that lighting nip an tuck for the
troll Of the government
When DR.. Alme.da, leader Of the Conservatives,
came home the other day from a sojourn in Switzer-
land his followers turned out by thousands and well
coined him with a great popular demonstration.
Forthwith. the Democratic legions rallied on the
streets of Lisbon and began a eOunter-demOnstra-
ton OF equal intensity.
With a few nominal circumstantial changes
this incident is but a replica of what happens in
the national political conventions Of the United
States.
There is this difference, however: The Portuguese
take their politics very seriously. The Lisbon DEM
onstration led to riot In this country are
saved from such consequence by sense Of
humor
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

she to me. induce me to say a good word,
for her Because every count, pro-
vided it a congressman's
She good looking person, born America but
living abroad from the time of her marriage.
The notice of her death. seventy years of age
recalled these recolections of her, when was In
prime brmful energy and love of adventure
She died only week.
had been called upon by Lady Thornton and her
daughters the British legation this was ms
only experience with princess"
If Louis Napoleon had succeeded in making
French empire in Mexico the princess would have been
great parsonage poor Carlotta would not have
head
But Louis Napoleon lost out in his ambitious
scheme, and finally his throne
can recall with distincness the princess appear
ance when she honored with her acquaintance
fully understood she trying to work upon my SYM
pathies to- accomplish W-hat-ehe working for.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

AAAg NtlAAOA NONOAA'cN 49,
mental eye never pursues me as
a nude animal going down the
street-that would be indecent
but as either my brown suit or my
black, with my white shirt and
checked tie. with only a little
edging of the timid animal show
ing below the cuffs and above
the collar. When we say, MY
dear Mrs. Brown, let me present
my friend, Mr.. Smith," we mean,
MY dear crepe de chine gown.
trimmed with lace and ribbons,
let me present my friend, Scotch
tweed coat, lavender socks, and
russell Shoes"
Know myself" said the sage.
But ones self is the last thing
one knows. Nothing is so mys-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

the sellers getting return of $40
The other day. this company advertised excursion
from New Orleans to the property. nights ride by
Pullman train way. This is the company's explana-
tion it's for sending out the excursion:
I'VE know of better to conviction
(of merits of proposition) than to take you
right the property and let you what you
asked buy" AS matter of fact, the average
buyer could discover nothing whatever about the quail
ity of the land from going to look at it. Only
logical survey, by expert could show whether or
the land underlaid by oil-bearing sand.
The sucker who falls for the bait of personally
excursion is of the commonest species All
he will have left to show for invested in
any proposition requiring expert investigation in
neglects to have such investigation made. will
be the memory OF the pleasant trip In company with
the promoter
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

is advertising this land for sale
to people who want to take i
chance.
One of the company's advertis-
ing sentences is this: Just
think Of being able to buy, for
only IS, a full-size oil lot con-
tanning 400 square feet in an oil
field only sixteen miles from a
proven profitable field That
sounds impressive-when you
first read ii. When you come
to figure what you're getting,
however you begin to cool. Your
pencil will show you that there
are over 103 Of these lots in an
acre. and that there would just
about be room on one to build
a hen house. At So each, how
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
PRINCESS sALM-sALM.

It has been over thirty-five years ago since be-
came acquainted with Princess Salm-Salm. She was
in washington City, trying to carry through
some scheme after the execution of the hapless
peror Macmillan in Mexico Her husband very
near to the poor man, and -'rncess Salm-Salm had
great deal to tell of her tragic experiences IN
Mexico, barely escaping herself
Aashe wanted ell possible influence Washington.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

their passage paid. A law pro-
hibiting the entry Of such i'm
migrants was passed in 1885
and has been strengthened by
later amendments. The first
weakness was found in the
lack Of provision, Of machinery
for the enforcement of the law.
The first amendment gave the
secretary Of the treasury the
right to exclude such immi-
grants, and the second amend
ment. in 1888, gave him the
right TO deport any who were
discovered here within a year
after their arrival
When the new immigration
law was passed in 1907. IT con-
tanned a broad provision shut
ting the doors OF our ports 10
all who have been induced or
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
IMMIGRATION
Contract Labor and Induced Immigration.
By FREDERIC J. HAsKM.

One Of the classes of Immigrants that the govern
ment desires to keep Of United is made
up of laborers come by contract or who have
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Saving and Investing Talks
100 SQUARE FEET FOR IS!
By JOHN M. osK1soN.

Down in Louisiana, oil and natural gas COM
pany is going after the suckers hard 1t acquired
lot of land which the officials say within
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
THE FEAR OF SELF
By Dir. Frank Crane

conscious, not of cuticle, but of
and vest when think of myself the image in
my mind is not thai, Of my God-made body. but of
The Calumet news., 1912-05-23
PLAYGROUND IS
UP TO LAURIUM
RESIDENTS MUST TAKE ACTION
If 1T is TO BE RE-OPENED
NOTHING DONE so
FAR.

IF the playground situated on the
which has been so popular with the
children in the north end of the viii
lage Is to be re-opened this year. 1t is
ul, TO the residents of Laurium to take
some action in that direction" said a
member of the committee of ladies',
who have had charge of the play.
ground for the last two years, this
morning. with practically no as
Stance from anyone, the playground
has been maintained for the past two
years, and the ladies now feel that
the burden of responsibility should
be taken by someone else" she con-
tinued. "lt is matter which should
be given attention by the council on
the social service committee of the
men and religion forward movement,
on by public spirited residents who
desire to see the playground contin-
ued."
The equipment of the playground
might be placed in good condition at
Il small expense and ii probably would
not require more than $3.50 each year
in maintenance When the park was
first established. it is said the council
promised TO assist i'm its maintenance
and IT is possible that the matter will
be taken up again at an early meet
ing of that body 1t has also been
suggested that the social service COM
mittee Of the men and religion for
ward movement. take the matter in
hand. but thus far nothing has been
done. The playground will not be re-
opened until some permanent arrange
ment Is made for it's future manage
mcnt and maintenance.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-23
LAURIUm sREvIrIEs

The benefit recital FOR Miss Mary
Torrcano. which was TO have been
given in the Lauriun town hall to-
morrow evening has been postponed
until Tuesday evening OF next week,
because Of the illness OF one OF the
participants.
Attilio Castigliano. consul at Duluth,
who has beer visiting here for several
days, leaves today for his home in Du-
luth.
According TO advices received here.
the mail boxes TO be installed In L.aur-
ium and shipment of which was de-
laycd by the freight handlers strike
viii now be shipped by boat and should
arrive shortly.
The Calumet news., 1912-05-23
CRICKET ON SATURDAY.
seme Good Games Scheduled in the
Copper Country League.

Scme GOOD Games Scheouled IN the
Copper Country League.
Some good cricket games are sched :.
uled for Saturday in the Copper
Country Cricket league. Probably the
most interesting of the series VIII be
played between Mohawk and Wolver-
inc, on the latter's pitch. The Mo-
hawks are fully as strong this season,
as last. as evidenced in III, game last
Saturday with Tamarack. when II
showed good form, ana won by ten
runs.
Another good game should be wit
messed at the Tamarack pitch, where
Kearsarge will play Tamarack
claims this summer to have one OF
the strongest teams in the leasue.
Tie Calumet & Hecla team, will
journey to Painesdalc TO meet the
eleven" of that location While the
G. & II. team did not show up very
good last Saturday. this was due ia
q large measure To lack of practice.
The team expects TO do better i'm the
coming game. and while the boys do
not expect victory. will make the
Painesdale team go some TO win.
The quincy team will go to South
Kearsarge and an interesting game
should result. All of the cricket teams
have been strengthened this summer,
and many good games are promised.