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The state herald., 1914-02-06
Practical Celebration.

He was idealistic and poetical. She
was practical-a good matrimonial
combination. He came home one eve
ming after hard day at the Office and
said: Maria, my dear. do you real
ize that tomorrow will be our wooden
wedding? We ought to celebrate the
occasion somehow, don't you think?'
And she said: Hank, my darling,
know 1t. Been thinking about 1t all
day. and have 1t all arranged. have
ordered n big wagon load OF kindling
to be delivered tomorrow afternoon
and you will come home early from
the office ard carry 1t into the eel
lar"
The state herald., 1914-02-06
HIS LIBRARY A SMALL ONE
A. Boy Lincoln Had Few opportu-
nItIes for the Acquisition Of
Much Learning.

@7HEN Abraham Lincoln was
KAY small boy. says st. Mich
I~ olas, he had very few
l " books. There was no need
for him to consult a list Of
the hundred best books. His earliest
possessions consisted of less than half
a dozen volumes-a pioneers library.
First, OF course, was the bible, a
whole library in itself. II properly un-
derstood. and containing every sort
of lite-ature-stories. poems. dramas,
addresses, orations. histories, some
simple enough for the youngest child,
others taxing the wisdom Of the learn
ed. Second was Pilgrims Progress"
with Its quaint characters and vivid
scenes related in simple. vigorous En-
glish. "Aesop's Fables" was a third,
and introduced the log-cabin boy to a
wonderful range OF characteristic
gods OF mythology. the different ranks
and classes OF mankind, and every
animal under the sun. Fourth was n
History Of the United States. in
which there WAS the charm OF truth
and n more modern tone. and from
which were learned the lessons OF
patriotism that Lincoln's manhood
put into action. Last came Weems'
Life OF Washington" queer, stilted
book. but one full OF detail that made
Washington seem n living example.
These FIVE books were the begin.
ming of Lincoln's education; and what
wise man has outgrown them ally
From the Bible. Pilgrims Progress.
and Aesop the boy Lincoln learned
the power and beauty OF plain Eng
lish words. and saw that the grandest
thoughts and most poetic imaginings
needed only the strong little words
OF every day. When. therefore. In
later life he wished to be sure he un-
derstood any matter. It became his
custom to translate II into words such
as n child can understand.
Read again the Gettysburg address
and second inaugural. and learn how
Lincoln could make the homespun
words OF common use move the
hearts OF his fellowmen.
Who will tell us what books were
read by other great men and women
of the past when they were young
readers7"
The state herald., 1914-02-06
The Great American.

One hundred and Ave years ago the
First Great American was born In O
cabin In Kentucky.
Great men were not lacking In
America before Lincoln. but they
were not OF the soil OF our new land
Washington was colonial country
gentleman: Jefferson n cosmopolitan
reyolutionist: Hamilton n reincarnate
patrician OF old Rome.
II was left for Abraham Lincoln to
gather up and ombody the character
istics OF the nation he was born to
save: boyish humor. homely wit, keen
vision and unfilnching purpose.
The state herald., 1914-02-06
HI. vow Came to an Anu.clImas.


A much.bearded man rambled into n
barber shop and submitted TO shave,
a haircut. a shampoo, singe. n mas
sage and everything else the barber
could think OF. at the same time listen.
ing with keenest enjoyment to the
tonsorialist's remarks about all things
on earth and In the waters under the
earth. So long before that he had for
gotten the genuemans name and
what office he was running for the old
man had vowed never to be shaved or
shorn until So-and-So was elected.
when he as last awoke TO realization
that nobody cared II he never shaved
he concluded to shave just to show EN-
that he didn't care whether they cared
or not.-Knnsas City Star.
The state herald., 1914-02-06
Murphy ou,,sd a. Tsmmsny saehem.

New York.-A meeting OF the Ma.
tional Democratic Club ended IN dis.
order after resolution demanding
that Charles r. Murphy be retired
from the leadership OF Tnmmnny hall
had been declared adopted on nn aye
and nay vote. when the chairman an.
nounced the result OF the vote the
Murphy partiaana and those fayorlnr
his retirement started a demonstra
iion. Fists were shaken freely. threats
were made and hard nnmen used
The state herald., 1914-02-06
Rntwenn the Acts.

"slr." said the man In the orchestra
chair "in passing to and fro you have
ruined my silk hat"
cannot help that, sir" said the
other. "If you had gone out between
the acts yourself your hat would not
have suffered
The state herald., 1914-02-06
Stinqlnq.

"Er-ah. beg your pardon, miss. but
haven't you lost something?" began
the would-be flirt
NO. ! haven't. But there goes a
lady with n dog chain. It's probably
her you're looking for"
The state herald., 1914-02-06
Rebels Mass to strike rorreon.

1iminok. Mcx.-uncertaln as TO
when they would be ordered TO begin
tho attack ON tho federal army at Tor.
rcon. the scene of the next important
military conflict IN Mexico, 10000 rob
els. mobiliEod here and along the rail.
road south OF here, awaited the com.
ing OF General Francisco villa.
The state herald., 1914-02-06
Blame Located.

grabbed old misogymlst said to
Ethel Barrymore at dinner in Bar
Harbor:
'Womanl Feminism Suffragel
Bah. Why. there isn't woman alive
who wouldn't rather be beautiful than
intelligent"
That's because" said Miss Barry
more calmly. $50 many men are stupid
while so few are blind"
The state herald., 1914-02-06

Nobody must underestimate the
worth OF tho event known ~ the
proclamation OF emancipation. by
Abraham Lincoln. II was tho newt
sbis and. therefore. timely manifosta-
ton OF worldwide evolutionary
process In the realm OF human ideas
and sentiment II Washington made
resi- the Declaration Of Independence
The state herald., 1914-02-06
rru.i AnarLnn, Rr,um,d.

Washington. Hearings on laws 10
carry out the suggestions Of prcsl.
dent Wilson's trust message were
resumed before the House committees.
The state herald., 1914-02-06

In tho form OF constitutional govern.
mont. with tho help OF his mighty
compatriotn. and thus surpassed
Cromwell. he aino marks for Us =
stage In the evolutionary process by
which Lincoln. with his omancips.
ton proclamation. In nm immediate
prophooy.-cari schurr In MoClurs's
Magazine
The state herald., 1914-02-06
Their Kind.

Have these aircraft any kind Of
wheeia1"
Certainly. thoy hayo-fy wheels. y
The state herald., 1914-02-06

regular kidney action and uric acid
trouble. Thousands Of grateful recon-
mcndations throughout the country
prove their worth.
The state herald., 1914-02-06

They stop the tickle-Dean's Mentho-
lated Cough Drops stop coughs by stop
ping the cause-5c at Drug Stores
The state herald., 1914-02-06

The only exercise some people get
is throwing bouquets at themselves.
The state herald., 1914-02-06

Would 1t be the part of wisdom to
turn your back on the backbiter?
The state herald., 1914-02-06

Tho old topors pack OF trouble Il
always full aud stopping over.
The state herald., 1914-02-06

Putnam Fadeless Dyes will last un-
III the goods wear out. Adv.
The state herald., 1914-02-06
FRAGILE,

Little Elsie after being lectured)-
Mamma. the commandments breal
awful easy, don't they?
The state herald., 1914-02-06

Many man fails to get there be-
cause he carries excess baggage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
JudsOn Clements Is a Credit
to Any State
The Fact That He Is Georgian Makes His Reappontent
Matter for Generalization All Georgians

Among the who have represented Georgia with credit
and distinction In the public life of the last twenty years.
enjoys worhy admirable reputation and reflects
that reputation thoroughly the State than Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Judson L. Clements just reappointed
by President Wilson to that important body.
Judon Clements has been for twenty years member of the
Interstate Commerce Commission He appointed President
Cleveland He has served with admirable fidelity fine ine
gence and unaned integrity through all the intricate and del
phases of the railroad situation within the decades
behind
the Interstate Commerce Commission any
thing else it would deserve the commentator of
people for the fearless and comprehensive report which
the public in the Of the New York.
ford Railroad In this decision Judon Clements coaborated
ably with Mr. McChord and the other commissioners
Men Of the clean character and untng fidelity Judson
Clements credit any State 1t always The Georgians
happy pleasure express its and the States appreciation
Of their service and repute.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
Germans for Georgia

Georgia and the South interested in the strong organza
ton formed in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday bring
German coonists Georgia. and aid their establishment
truck farms and similar occupations.
The Germans in Atlanta and in every city in country
among the thrifty stawar citizens who always stand
good government material prosperity and loyalty and
There better immigrants that could be brought
Georgia and the South than those of German origin and train
ing. They are thrifty, intelligent and excellent
The Georgian and all the Hearst newspapers viii cooperate
heartily with President Van Trump and the other commissioners
in this wholesome and desirable Mr. has
great German newspaper New York. in Chicago
in San Francisco and these papers will cooperate
others Of this system in exploiting the German people the ad
vantages and attractions of soil and climate
nefcence Of our Laws and institutions.
Good citizens in this State can well afford
to give their hearty cooperation to President Trump
his immigration commission.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
Value of a Merchant Marine

Why do foreign nations generously aid their merchant
ships? Because the ships thus brought into existence
their respective flags and the officers and they employ
invaluable adjunct of the navy in time of and in
times of they increase employment home
BILE balances and find and hold foreign
the surplus products of their people.
The great successful progressive powerful the
world the maritime nations The possession of
marine adds strength nation respect for abroad
tracts people of other nations them buy they
need that they do not produce.
Vice versa the lack of merchant makes nation
weak upon the Lacking the of merchant ships
trained and experienced officers and for auxiliary
purposes nation in great danger in time of
ports too depend entirely upon alien carriers foreign
markets best uncertain unsatisfactory dependence
Nothing shows this clearly than early history
the United States when strong and resourceu seas
History dim early annals recording
losses due to lack of merchant marine of own
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10

is action. AS you say, there was
never better understanding and
feeling between the races than
now, and the situation Is In a
fair way for a progressive solu-
ton.
THE BLACK RACE AND THE
WHITE ARE CONTRASTS, NOT
CONTRARIES; COMPLEMENT
TARY OPPOsITES, NOT IRE
CONCILABLE OPP NENT g.
Through their cooperation they
may work out here in the South
land a unique civilization, and
one which will bring to both races
perfect satisfaction. The only
problems arising from the con-
tiguity OF the races are entirely
human, and there is no human
problem that can not be solved by
right action on the part of all
concerned
Here in Atlanta there have
been unusual signs of ce-opera-
ton between the races. One of
the most notable of these is the
case you cited of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10

movement. Once this building is
erected. and II Is sure to be, 1t
will stand as a monument to the
cooperative unity of the races,
somewhat as THE Christ of the
Andes" stands between the re-
publics of Chill and Argentina.
The golden rule can span the col
or line, and the racial division will
be offset by deed.
Here to stay, let us both, white
and black, work together for the
common good, and make the
Southland bloom as the rose.
IN WHAT BETTER SPIRIT
COULD WE START THE NEW
YEAR THAN IN THAT SUG-
GESTED BY YOUR NOBLE ED
ITORlAL WHICH APPEARS
AT THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
Fl. Fl. PROCTOR.
First Congregational Church,
Atlanta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
STARS AND STRIPES

The meanest man in the world
has been outdone by the thief who
stole the radium being used on a
cancer patient
A Socialist magazine is barred
from the mails this month be-
cause there's a girl on the cover
and no cover on the girl. Social
ism Is becoming 20 commonplace
nowadays that its preachers must
adopt desperate steps to arrest
attention
The woman most deserving OF
= good husband is the one willing
to go out and work 10 support
him-and she never gets onA
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
FROM THE SON OF FRED
DOUGLASS.

Editor The Georgian
MIR. Graves great editorial in a
recent number of The Georgian
upon the relations existing in the
South between the races, is, to
my mind, the fairest and best
expression on that question that
has yet appeared in any OF our
leading papers, North or South.
II states the case clearly, con-
servatively and without pretu
dice, II sounds new note that
will go far 10 inspire the best
element in both races to settle
themselves down to the convic-
ton that racial antagenism must
pass out, II peace. harmony and
their best interests are to be con-
served Sincerely
CHARLES r, DOUGLASS
Washington. u, c., Jan, s, 1914,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
-. ln-ShOOts -.

There IL always room at the
top-of some heads.
Post-mortem praise has never
made any heart glad.
1t IS difficult to render soul
full music with a ealliope voice.
The man who admires himself
Is seldom able to keep the fact a
secret.
To be a successful liar one must
be equipped with an unfailing
memery.
Platonic love never tempted =
fellow TO treat her to lobster salad
and hSz drinks
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10

Most Americans would let Nor
way keep Frederick Pinney Earle
and welcome
A rich man may not have gilt
edged chances OF getting 10 Heav-
en-. but at least he can buy a 1T
tie seal in January,
More diamonds imported in 1919
than In any previous year De-
spite the high cost Of living We
must have our necessities,
II is Just possible that Mr.. J. r.
Morgan will not have 10 cut down
hts cigars because OF the loss Of
fees he got for attending 40 di.
rectaTs rneetings
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
Massacre of the Waldensians
BY REV. THos. B. GREGORY.

"HREE hundred and sixty
nine years ago Francis the
First of France signed the
decree which ordered the exterrni-
nation OF the Waldensians.
In obedience to the Kings decree
two columns of troops at once set
out for the districts OF Merindal.
Cabrleres and La Coste, the beau
tiful home region of the uneffend
ing people who had been SEN
fenced to destruction. The fiend
ish agents of the King did their
work well. Three thousand Wal
densians we're massacred, two
hundred and sixty were hanged,
and seven hundred sent to the
gslleys, while tho children were
sold into slavery. Houses and
barns were burned. and the fair
region was left utterly desolate.
Good for nothing a Henry was,
he did go to the trouble, before
signing the decree. to send VIII
liam due Bellay to look into the
facts. Delays report was favor
able to the waldensians as hon
est, industrious and charitable
farmers, disehsrsins all the duties
of civic life, but at the same time
not conforming to the laws OF tho
church, praying in the vulgar
tongue, and being in the habit OF
choosing certain persons from
among themselves to be their pas
tors"
Henry sent them word that
from all accounts they were pref
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10

" good subjects, and that every
thing would be all right II, within
three months they would lab
1ure their errors" But what
would you have us abjure, II we
are already within the TRUTH" they
said to the second agent of the
King. ut is but simple for
mality that I demand of YOU"
said the agent. We are plain
men, sir, and we are unwilling to
do anything to which we can not
honestly assent" They refused to
ahjure, Then It was that Henry
signed the order for their exter-
mination.
But they would not be extermi-
mated, and II may be interesting
to know that the most prosecuted
people OF whom history gives us
any knowledge are still very much
alive, The Waldensian Church
of the Valleys" to-day numbers
1876 members. with Is pastors
and II churches. Outside of the
valleys, they have . churches, goa
missionary stations, $500 mem
bers, 2,lss students in the day
schools and 3.I4o in the SUNDAY
schools. They have a school of
divinity, a college for classical
study. two charitable educational
institutions, a theological review
and a weekly newspa per. Best Of
all. they are to-day free, with
none to modest them or make
them afraid-gr andly victorious
and happy after all their sorrows
and sufferings.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
Famous Negroes See Help and Inspiration
In The GeOrgian's Editorial

This editorial. coming from the
pen Of such distinguished rep
resentative Of the South, will give
new hope to the negro and serve
as an inspiration to him for
higher achievements.
The negro asks for no special
consideration. only asks that he
be granted an equal chance in the
race of life, for with II the So
called negro problem vanishes.
JOHN ?. TURNER.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
FROM THE SON OF BISHOP
HENRY NJ. TURNER.

Editor The Georgtaln;
Please accept my thanks for the
manly and statesmanlike express
sions Of Mr.. Graves IN behalf of
the negro, as shown In your sdi-
torla of December 30, 1918.
have always believed that II
was impossible to separate the
black man from the white man Of
the South, and the duty Of the
white man Of the South is to give
announcement to those who
have and are endeavoriug to pre-
pare themselves for good citizen
shir
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
FROM ONE OF THE SOUTH'S
GREAT NEGRO PREACHERS.

Editor The Georgian;
Your recent editorial on the
problem of the races was great.
Every word in It rang true.
Printed simultaneously through
out the country in your associat-
ed system of papers, 1t can but
have ar instantaneous national
effect. 1t takes this question out
OF the realm OF the academic and
places 1t in that of the practical.
The one great thing needed now
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
FROM THE ATLANTA INDIE
PENpENT-LEADING
NEGRO PAPER.

tErOtIOf l6l.D
Mr.. Hearst never performed a
better service to the South than
when he secured Mr.. Graves to
represent his great publication
here and to write such great edi-
terials as that of December 20.
Mr.. Graves, like Mr.. Hearst, is
neither a negro lover nor a negro
hater. He is a statesman,
publielst. a philanthropist, who
stands for the promotion of the
general welfare and the public
good. The negroes will help Mr..
Graves to make The Sunday
American and The Atlanta
Georgian the greatest publica-
tons of the South. because in
them we recognize friends and
statesmen whose policies are for
the good of all.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10
rom BOOKER WASHINGTON.

Booker 7. Washington,
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
January 8, 1914.
Editor The Georgian:
MY Dear Sir--Will you not per-
NIT me to thank you most hearth
ly on behalf Of the colored people
for the very fine, hopeful and en-
couraging editorial on the condi
tons in the South being published
in Hearst papers. ] agree with
you In saying that. all things con-
sidered, we now have a most
hopeful and encouraging relation
existing between the two races
here In the South. Very truly
yours
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-10

"HB following voluntary let
ters are selected from a
mass of those which have
been received Endorsing the edi-
torial on THE South and the Ne
gro" which appeared simultane-
ously on December 90 in The
Georgian and all the Hearst
newspapers. These letters of to-
day carry signatures famous tho
world over in the history of the
negro race:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-19
MUSICAL COMEDY = 'it.5 l@'
rg as Z. !, SCORES HEAVILY.

Tie Show Girl. one of the niftiest
little attractions that has ever been
seen at the Hippodrome. opened a
weeks engagement on Monday to
large audiences and it would be no
surprise to see the attendance record
broken at the little playhouse this
week.
The performance is given with a
dash that is seldom attained by other
than a d. c. Whitney attraction and
a harder working chorus would be
hard to find. The musical numbers
are well selected, splendidly arranged
and are offered in a most delightful
manner. The cast is headed by Jack
Reklaw and Harriet Mosmer, both OF
whom are well fitted for musical COM
edy. The former portrays an Eng
lisl dude and offers, clever comedy.
while Miss Hosmer sings we'll and Is
a most attractive young woman. She
is especially pleasing in the, song,
barcelona" and was compelled to re-
spond to several cncores. ~ 81
Others who deserve. special men
ton are Geo. B. Tccters a Detroit
young man who is rapidly coming to
tie front as comedian, and Dolo the
doll girl.
One not to be overlooked in the
production is Little Miss constano"
q darling little child who dances
gracefully and sings most beautiful
~.
The company will put on an entire
y new bill on Thursday and those
who fail tovisit the theater will miss
cac Of its best offerings.
Coming Monday the great feature
photo play "The Wreck"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-19

family to help around the house. The
farmers sturdy son, David. immedi-
atcly falls in love with her. though
the father had intended that the boy
should marry his cousin Kate.
The second scene shows the set
tin room of the squire's home with
the family in readiness 10 attend a
surprise party at a neighbor's.
'aIarthy Perkins" the village gossip.
then appears on the scene. She has
heard story Of Anna Moorc's past
and her bounden duty is to relate It
with great detail to the squire and
lis wife. Anna Moore, says, the Cos
sip, has. been another, and her child
lies buriedin theiB eldenschurch yard.
Continuing. the gossip lays much
stress onsthe fact that there was no
wedding ring on the girls finger.
Tie squirc,swho believes in living ae-
Icording TO the scripture. prepares to
turn the girl from the house but re.
Trains until he makes an investiga-
tion 10 ascertain the truth Of the
story. 4
The third act shows the kitchen OF
the squire's home. A terrific snow
storm RACES outside. The family and
a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-19

4 . y
more dead than alive, The isquire's
lorgiving. nature asserts itself and
the subsequent and prospective hap:
piness of David and Anna 8 the nat
ural sequence of the story. While
the theme of the story is serious there
is yariety<of humorous incidents
and comic characterizations, these
are found in the personalities Of Hi
Holler, the chore boy: RUDE Whip
rle, the town constable; Seth Hol-
comb, a village good for-nothing with
a penciant for Long life bitters''
and Professor Sterling. butterfly
chasing summer boardcr. 81 ~ Az
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-19

u u lHeAyt NJ tx faisesiF9 93t r. 7l
health, promoting agriculture pro-
tccting our forests from fire and
.blishts and Helping goar orchards
and assisting I'M Graduating the dis,
ease that attack orchards-in short
tile functions and agcrcies Of the
state are constantly being increased
to meet the rcmands OF ali cyer:ad-!
ssysancing, progress and tho increasing
complexities Of civilization. 4
Ss"There are many things that We
would like to have and do. but tho
money U ecessary Is lacking. IN: it
would indeed be asourcei Of great
pleasure ONE ito have IA building
3constructcdtat San Francisco. /; AM,
very dcsirous Of seeing. this accomp:
lished, and had I thought 1t the part
Of wisdom. taking our financial CON
{coSrIxuEp on FACE srvEx.)