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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
AN ALFRED MOVES VOLUME.

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No admirer Of Alfred NoyeS. and
they are increasing by the hundreds.
can fail to find delight in his TALES
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Frederick A. Stokes g. Co, $3.50.
In the presence OF those old Elisa
bethans, the reader may ask with
Keats whether any choicsr spot could
be known. Mr.. Noyes introduces ua
TO VIII Shakespeare and Lord Bacon,
to Ben Jonson and MRrl0we, -
Fletcher and Beaumont, and TO the
courtly Sir Walter Raleigh
II he is bold to let the master a
our language speak in the words Of
Noyes, we may put II down % post
ic license, and thank the author for
bringing to life so many figures 90
well loved in the world OF letters,
In spite Of his charm, Of his real
poetical feeling, Of his lofty ideas and
versatile Imagination. Mr.. Noyes is
young enough to remember that
length does not constitute strength
It is 20 be hoped that he win rot
write for the mere sake Of priut1nR.
When he writes spontaneously his aS-
forts take 50 high a rank that he
cannot afford to dim their lustPe BY
writing for any other reason than be-
cause the spirit moves him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08

4 W the Sunny South.
I forget whether II is the kissing bug or the
hook worm that seizes upon us In June and
makes us want 10 loaf and take things just as
easy as we may; but whatever it is, 1t seizes
with a grin that will not be denied.
There are those Of us who look longingly to
ward the seashore nowadays and in our tagged
tmaginations we can hear the booming Of the
surf and almost feel the moonlight spread like
a benediction all along the beach, and-er-that
sort Of thing. you know.
There are others who hear the call Of the
mountains and the PARKWAY heights Of the
woodlands where robust breezes blow the whole
day long and where the siren song Of the mock
ingbird is all the lullaby one could wish or
banker for.
There are, however, humber souls who know
full well that the delights Of expensive
mer outings will be denied them-souls poetic
enough in all conscience but of slender pocket
books and slim financial resources. nevertheless!
To these people, lone Of whom most Of us is
which" I sound a clarion call to-day to go
a-fshing!
There is nothing by way Of recreation more
inexpensive, and there is plenty Of good fishing
around and about Georgia.
Many a weary clerk, bookkeeper, briefless
barrister and struggling young physician can
have his cake and eat IL too If by way Of a
summer outing he resolves upon a little camp
fishing expedition right here at home!
There are in South Georgia the prettfest and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
WHY NOT GO A-FISHING?

ing bait you thrust beneath his more or less
Indifferent nose, it is a distinct compliment to
you, and If you are good fisherman and true
you are apt to brag about this considerably
when you get back to camp that night.
The red-horse sucker is not SO much to catch
as he is to eat. Old fishermen prefer him TO
all other fish at meal times, and whenever you
see a veteran camper pushing his way about in
the platter for particular morsel to his liking,
you generally may be pretty well assured that
he is hunting out ''slab Of red-horse," which
in it's gustatory appeal reminds one much Of
shad.
There be humble souls in this world, however,
that incline to simpler things and such will see
no particular delight either in the patricans Of
the world piscatorial or in the middle class
thereof.
Such souls incline to 90 Summing in fish
dom-and they may be accommodated!
1 lead them gently and in sincerity Of pur-
pose to the middle section of the State, where
for months the streams run red and heavy,
and introduce them to the plebeian catfish.
Soft you now, gentle reader!
The catfish may not be nearly so bad as
sometimes he is painted.
Like the mule
HE 10 an hSC1s6Ie beast =
He Es content to be the IeGstF
There is much virtue in him, nevertheless
and Notwithstanding, and no true fisherman
casts him aside lightly or consigns him utterly
to outer darkness.
He wears no fancy dress and on occasion his
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
TIE CONNIE MEXICO.

An Interesting book entitled The
Coming Mexico" by Joseph King
Goodrich. comes TO the public from
A. c. McClurg & Co. Arthur Good
rich does not predict the future OF
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
By n. ETA WEBSTER

Mexico historically and up to the pres
ent civil contention leaving the read
er TO accept or reject possibilities for
this country Of especial interest to the
United states on account Of its close
'neighborly" position.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
By EDWIN MARKHAM

boy close to nature ought to be well
coined by his parents.
This volume ought to prove veri-
table treasure trove for the boy col
lector
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
DD0UQGg0D1I

to a nicely and he gives us a vivid
account of a New York wedding. But
somehow the book leaves a feeling Of
incompleteness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08

WYE are drawing near TO summertime and
w very. very lazy days in Georgia and
Wv the Sunny South.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
Eject Of New Currency LAW

For some weeks past business men
generally were predicting that just as
soon as the administrations currency bill
was passed there would be almost an i'm
mediate improvement in the commercial
world, and 1t is most gratifying to see
that the New York stock exchange, which
is a great barometer, became active even
before the Senate's final action" said j.
j. Weimar of Philadelphia.
Il am not actively engaged in mercan-
tile business, but have money investments
that keep me in close touch with business
circles. There has been much complaint
of dullness since early in the fall; but we
have been going through a period of lqui-
dation, and while liquidation may con-
tinue through the first month or two of
the new year there VIII be pronounced
activity Immediately after the holidays. 1
think it is safe to say that before spring
prosperity will be in full swing. 1t is be-
ginning to be quite generally felt in the
east that if we have good crops again
next summer business WILL boom as never
before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
Saving a Reputation

Some rich folk took an interest IN
Joseph Moriarity, alias William j.
Leehan, and today he is free. Had
wealth not come to his aid he now
probably would be in the shadow OF
the gallows.
Moriarity was charged in a New
Jersey court with having murdered
Mrs. Caroline Turner, wife OF gar
dener. Moriarity's reputation was not
of the best. Sometimes he got drunk
and then he would beat his wife and
amuse himself in such other ways as
appeal to the disordered brain of the
inebriate.
A detective agency was employed to
search out the slayer of Mrs. turner
The sleuths failed to unearth a clue
There was Moriarity-poor, frlendless
and a drunkard. He was picked as the
victim. Detective Jamison told Eli
Goldberg, SO Eli SWolS oh WY
stand, that Moriarity was arrested Ito
save the reputation of the detective
agency"
It mattered not to this Jealous
Uawkshaw that Moriarity was guilt
less. The detective agency had
"reputation" to sustain. If it were nee
cssary to sob" somebody, it was a
matter of regret, but still the agency's
fair name as the terror of criminals
and the safeguard of justice must not
suffer.
It was another case of profession
alism.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
ToPNOTCH CATTLE PRICES

From the Breeders Gazette.
The sensation of the hour in beef cat
tie breeding circles is the news from
Buenos Aires that at the auction sales
recently concluded In connection with the
Palermo national show, the champion
shorthorn bull, Americas, brought $4,000
in South American money, the equva-
lent of $50, 200 in~American gold coin. An
other brought s29,SO0 and a total OF n
head were disposed of for $262, 500 Amerl-
cap gold, an average of S3409 American
gold
These top prices are the greatest Of
which there is record Prior to this the
highest figure ever actually paid for a
shorthorn was $50, GOO, for the cow Eighth
Duchess of Geneva, bid off at the New
York Mills sale of 1873 at $40600, but the
agents principal repudiated the bid The
New York Mills average was $35O4 on
100 head. The record average for short
horns still stands, but the number sold
was not nearly SO great At Lord Dun
more's sale of 1876 80 head sold for $780,
1886, an average of $3S29.
The highest price ever made by bull
in Great Britain was $26,904, for the Duke
of Connaught, the American bull record
being $4,000 for Fourteenth Duke of
Thornesdale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24

the world of affairs was bound to be the
| target of the shafts of jealousy.
She dealt in rare gems and always as an
agent of others. The Lane day by day
committed to her care of its store She
would appear in the morning. visit one
establishment after another, look over
the newest designs in necklaces, pins
and rings, examine the unest pearls and
brilliants and make such selections as her
ready notebook called for. Then she
would sign the simple memorandum re-
auired by jewelry houses for goods taken
on approval and depart.
Every courtesy was extended to her
Great safes swung open at her command
Senior members of firms would accom-
pany her to the door. Polite hats would
be lifted to her as she moved with the
throng toward Broadway, retieule swing
ing on wrist.
Summers knew her. Summers is the
central office detective who is stationed
at the head of Diamond Lane to keep
watchful eye on its people and preserve
the integrity of the "deadline" against
Questionable characters Particularly
crooks. And she knew Summers and adj
dressed him lieutenant, his title in the
police service.
Antoinette Bonner-A1iss Amethyst-a
part of the Lane a gem In her line, SO to
speak. Such was her status up to day
late in October.
There appeared at the district attorneys
office a week or two later more than
dozen members of the Jewellers Board OF
Trade, who, guided by legal form, re-
dueed to writing her grand jury purposes
their several stories of Requirement at the
hands of this woman
Came also Summers, the Central, office
man, to express his profound surprise at
the audacity of her and his profound ig-
norance of her whereabouts and to offer
such aid and counsel as the guardian az
the deadline may.
Miss Amethyst had disappeared. Bowed
out of Diamond Lane by it's polite mer-
chants, bowed around the corner by SUM-
mers himself she had taken with her an
assortment of jewels valued as a total at
the astounding figure of 100000.
Having completed campaign of amaz-
ing craftiness at once systematic and
progressive, and made possible only by
the business methods common to the jew
elry trade. she had hidden the Lane final
-oood-hv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
Prosneritx Just Ahead

when business becomes dull we are
naturally concerned as to when it will
pick up said a member of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
Il have been in business for many
years, and / have noticed that when any
line of trade or industrial activity is near
rock bottom improvement often comes
very suddenly. The iron market has
way of dragging along with little life
for months at time, and then all of
sudden a buying movement sets up and
the prices go up.
1.-TWO months ago | did not pretend to
make any optimistic predictions although
l was never pessimistic. Today we are
right in sight of a healthy boom. Now
that the currency bill has been enacted
into law the next important happening
for the benefit of business will be favor
able action on the part of the interstate
commerce commission on the petition of
the carriers to increase freight rates.
Just as soon as the railroads are allowed
a reasonable advance the iron market
will hum and there will be large orders
for steel rails. | believe that before
the new year is a week old the. Birming'
ham district will be taking on renewed
activity and by February | will be very
much disappointed If new high records
are not in sight"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
Another Democratic Achievement

The democratic currency measure is
now a law. The President signed it
yesterday evening, and those finan-
ciers who believed in the principle of
the Glass-Owen bill and those who
opposed banking and currency reform
under a democratic administration
alike will feel a great sense of relief.
Government finance is more or less
complex anyway it is viewed, and the
currency bill as originally drawn con-
tanned many crudities. Even after the
bill was amended in the Senate many
important changes were made in con-
ference, and the measure as enacted
gives the utmost satisfaction to prac-
teal, broad-minded bankers generally.
Now that the democratic party has
redeemed its two great pledges-re-
vised the tariff downward and enacted
a banking law that will give quick AMI
abundant relief to business centers
and agricultural communities in times
of stress-it may well be congratu-
lated. Few measures ever received so
much support from the opposition par
ty as did the currency bill, and this
in itself is significant and cheering.
A m npo tba uo,,ca ,,ao,b1ioo,,c o,,1 ,1.o
gressives who voted with the demo-
Gratis were several men of marked
ability and large business experience.
The new law makes little direct
change in the operation of national
banks except to allow them to lend
certain amount of funds upon farm
mortgages. All national banks, except
those in New York, Chicago and st.
Louis, can make direct loans on five
year farm mortgages up to % per
cent of their capital and surplus, or up
to one-third of their time deposits.
The elastic currency element in the
currency law is well safeguarded. With
able mNn directing the new system
from Washington and competent di-
rectors in charge of the regional
banks there is every reason to predict
that the democratic currency measure
will be so beneficial to the country ard
81 popular that it will rebound to the
glory of democratic craftsmanship and
to the integrity of the democratic
party for long years to come.
The passage of the currency bill will
have an immediate and wholesome eff
feet on the business of the country
Investment capital has been hating,
and there has been steady recession
N general trade for some weeks past.
With the coming of the year 1914
there is sure to be a revival of COM
mercial and industrial activities, and
the currency law will be no small fac
tor in the restoration of confidence and
in the new wave of prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
DIDN'T LAND JAMES

from the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The conversation turned to citizens of
non-commttal nature the other day,
when Congressman Charles w. Bell of
California told of a certain party named
James who was never known to take a
decided stand on any question.
With a view to trapping him into COM
hitting himself, two friends went into
James office one day and started to talk
about a buffalo eating grapes.
Some people may think that buffalo
eat grapes" remarked one of the friends,
''but when | was in the west a few years
ago I saw one of them climb 20 feet into
a tree to pluck off a bunch of the lucious
fruit"
"A buffalo climb tree.' ncredulously
exclaimed the other. "Who ever heard of
such a thing. Say, JIM, he continued
turning to the non-committal one, what
do you think of preposterous state
ment like ths?"
"Why I hardly know" was the calm
rejoinder of James, but there's no telling
what buffalo mightJdo when he wants
grapes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
A Good Business Year

Our business has been highly satisfae-
tory this year" said J. e. Shelby, presi-
dent of the cable-Sheiby-Burt Piano
company
Even during the recent months when
recession was generally remarked our
sales We're large. Our October and No
vember business was better than it was
in the corresponding months of last year,
and December has been q very good
month indeed. From present indications
the close of the month will show that
this December has been considerably
ahead of December IN 1912.
There seems to be strong undereur-
rent of optimism everywhere row. In
Alabama we certainly have reason to be
optimistic. The farmers were never as
we'll off they are at the present time.
and here in the Birmingham district we
are about to enter on new era of indus
trial thrift"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
THE PREFERENCE OF RAsTUs

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The conversation at a recent entertain
ment turned to rewarding faithful serv-
ants. when Mrs Post Wheeler, who, of
course. is better known as Halle Erminie
Rives, the author, was reminded of an
incident that occurred in her beloved
south.
Some time ago az Kentucky planter en-
ployed an old colored man who lived close
by to do a particular service, and after
giving the usual directions he went about
his way.
Returning a few days later, the planter
found the work done so well that he
wished to remunerate Uncle Rastus above
the amount on which they had agreed.
Come out here. Rastusl" called the
planter on driving by the colored mans
cabin. II want to speak to you"
"Yas sah boss! Vas sah!' responded
Rastus, hurrying outside. Else comm
right dar."
''Rastus," said the planter, you did
that work so nicely that l am going 70
make you a present Which would you
rather have, ton of coal or bottle
of whisky"
Look, heah, boss" chucxled Rastus.
"doan yo' try ter joke wild an ole Gull d
man. Yo know berry well dat I allus
burn wood
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
A JAP ON CHINA

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
ut is against the laws of evolution
that nation ruled by a theocraey for
1000 years should, in a day, convert itself
il to a constitutional nation, or consider
itself ready to use such freedom as a gov
sernment like that of the United States
gives" DR.. Ioyokichi Tyenaga, Uni
versity of Chicago professor, uttered the
above truth in the course of lecture On
China delivered in this city few days
since. Coming from one who was for
merly connecred with the foreign office
of Japan. DIR. Iyenaga's words are of de-
cided interest.
China made a tremendous stride for
ward when the people of that vast country
rebelled two years ago and extinguished
the Manchu dynasty, creating in its stead
a republican form of government. But
the substance of practical democracy Is
mere elusive than any of its forms and al
most impossible to initiate. Until a ma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
TAKING IT EASY

From Everybody's Magazine.
United States Senator Lee S. Overman
of North Carolina is always supplied with
stock of good Southern tales. 'In the
southern part of Arkansas, relates Mr..
Overman, where the natives take life
easy. man and his wife were one day
sitting on the porch when funeral pro
cession passed the house. The man was
comfortably seated in chair which was
tilted back on it's hind legs against the
side of the house, and was engaged in
whiting on a piece of wood. AS the pro-
cession. proceeded he said: I reckon OF
man Williams has got about the biggest
funeral that's ever been held around
hyear, Caroline A purity good-sized
one, is it, Bud?' queried the wife, making
no effort to move. You betcher!' Bud
answered L certainly would like to see
it, said the woman. What a pity | amt
facin' that way!"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
supER-JoURNALIsM IN GERMANY

From the Boston Transcript.
A newspaper at SIS a year, Such is the
record for the high cost of reading to be
established by publishing house in Ber-
lin The new journal will take the name
The Review of Reviews, or the Chronicle
of Chronicles or The Journal of fJogr-
nails, or The Times of the Times, or some
other title which will indicate at once lbs
aristocratic supremacy. Paris suggests
that its German owners call it simply
1.-THE Daily Newspaper" somewhat after
the Roman fashion of calling Rome just
plain 'JIrbs." The supreme newspaper
will be a daily journal of economies and
politics, say the founders, begging par
don for using any form OF the word ECO
nomical' to describe a newspaper at SIS
per annum.
The founders further say that their OBJ
ject will be to defend Germany's political
and commercial interests in foreign coun-
tries For patrons the newspaper has
three large banking houses, two steam
ship companies, some naval construction
factories and several ammunition fac
tories. The Journal of Journals will be
the imperialist organ par excellence. The
government has already given it SUBJ
sidy of $3.50. No astonishing sum. The
price of three subscriptions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
"IIncle Ike" BalISs

Hon. Isaac Stephenson, United
States senator from the state OF Wis
consin and the most pluted OF all the
plutocrats of the council OF elder
statesmen, denies that he is indebted
to Rodney Sacket in the amount OF
$4,000. Mr.. Sacket thinks himself
due this sum for Service in the last
election and compromising claims
growing out of the primary" and has
hroueht suit in the courts to recover.
Mr.. Stevenson some time back CON
fessed to a Senate committee, after 1T
had put him under oath, that his cleo
ton to the Senate had cost him in the
neiphborhood of $150,000. During a
heated primary campaign he had en-
gagged in the purchase and distribution
of many articles, ranging all the way
from chewing gum to sealskin sacques,
from stogies to automobiles, and the
sum total was quite imposing. But he
denies the claim of Mr.. Sacket.
1t is not the province of newspaper
to indulge in speculation concerning
matters in the process of judicial ad-
iustment. But it is impossible not to
feel that the name Sacket is most APP
propriate for one taking an active
part in the campign to ito put Uncle
Ike over"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24
LOOK AHEAD

From Tit-Bits.
In a small country church not long
since a little child was brought forward
for baptism. The young minister taking
the LITTLE one in his arms, spoke as fol-
lows:
Beloved hearers, no one can foretell
the future Of this little child. He may
grow up to be a great astronomer, like
Isaac Newton, or great labor leader,
like John Burns; and it is possible he
might become the prime minister of Eng
land
Turning to the mother, he inquired,
What is the name of the child?"
Mary Ann" was the reply.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-24

From the New York Times.
When the steamship Ausonia of the Gu
nard line made fast to her pier the Off
GERS of the vessel gave a mighty sigh
of relief, which increased in volume as
they saw the immigration barges take
away 1000 steerage passengers.
1t was the first voyage of the Ausonia
to this port, and the officers do not wait
another of a similar kind, for they had
to be forcible arbiters of verbally re-
fought Balkan war which lasted for IL
days The dangers of actual clashes were
imminent at all times. The migrants
were Bulgarians, Servians. Greeks, Turks
and sprinkling of Hungarians. From
the moment the Ausonia started across
the Atlantic the different nationalities be-
gan the Balkan war all over again, only
this time with oratory, on the high seas.
Finding that the white flag of truce was
having no effect among the passengers,
the officers of the Ausonia We're obliged
to segregate the different nationalties
and have guards keep them apart.