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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
First White Man in Philippines
BY REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY.

TT was 39S years ago that the
great Magellan discovered the
Gem of the Southern Seas"
the Philippines.
Hurt by the narrowness and
ingratitude of the King of Portu-
gal. whose subject he was, Ma
gellan turned to the King of
Spain, by whom he was sent out
on the epoch making voyage.
Starting from Spain in August,
1919, in November of the follow
ing year Gan even century be-
fore the Mayflower came to an
Choir in Plymouth harbor), Ma
gellan negotiated the strait that
has ever since borne his name,
and, crossing the mighty Pacific,
sighted the Philippines in March,
1921. He landed upon the little
island of Mactan, off the coast of
Zebu, where in a hand-to- hand
encounter with the natives he
was killed April 81.
The great navigator was dead,
but his good ship, the Victoria"
in September. 1922, three years
from the time she set out on her
memorable voyage, reached Spain
and passed into immortality as
the first vessel to circumnavigate
the globe.
Twenty two years after Magel-
Ian landed on the island of Mac
tan, FIVE ships with 800 men
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

sailed from Mexico with the in
tent of settling the islands, but
nothing came of it. Twenty
three years later a settlement was
made at San Miguel, on the is
land Of zebu, and in 1870 Manila
was founded and made the capt.
tai.
1t would have been we'll for
Spain had she never bothered
herself about Magellan's discov-
cry. The Philippines were never
a source of revenue to her, and
the trouble that they made for
her was immense-to say moth
ing of the deep humiliation they
brought her to in the Spanish
American War Than the Span
lard there is no laughter man in
all the earth, and deep and Bit
ter was the chagrin he felt on
that April day of the year 1899,
when he read the proclamation
announcing the passing of the
islands into the hands Of the
United States.
The Philippine Archipelago
contains some 3,1O0 islands, with
an aggregate area Of $4,000
square miles. Luzon, the larS-
est of the group, is about the
size Of the State OF New York,
and Mindanao Of Indiana. Tho
population of the archipelago is
about 100000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

n "A nei0hbOr cOntemplGtes the
- erection of a sun dial. HIS idea
is that, since the earth reUolUes in
erdctly "a hours, the sun t0iU al
rays be in the zenith at erGctly II
o'clock. or noon. Ny question is,
'IVHl 10 o'clock noon clock time al
todys be identicdlT
A-The sun is worse than a
department store 63-cent clock as
a timekeeper, and for two accu-
rately known reasons:
First-The orbit of the. earth
around the sun is not circle,
but an ellirse, and the sun is not
in the center of it, but to one side.
at distance of 1,55I14s miles.
Therefore, the earth travels fast
err when nearest to the sun and
slower when most distant This
renders sun clocks useless for
any scientific purpose.
Second-1he sun is always in
the plane of the orbit OF the
earth. but this plane is % 1-2 de-
grees from that of the equator.
These two causes combine into
one and are not as IL each acted
separately. Here is the result of
both acting as one, thus the equa-
ton of time diminishes to moth
ing four times yearly, or on April
is, June IA, September l and De-
cember "a. The mean time clock
and an accurately set sun dial
will agree at noon on these four
days.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

WANTS. No demand more SOW
ereign and undemocratie has
been made from dominating ex-
ecutive upon a complaisant and
obedient Congress.
1t is exactly what the Roman
dictators asked in the crumbling
days of Rome-an ungrudging
grant of unlimited power.
When Oscar Underwood, chosen
leader of the Democratic Con-
gress; Claude Kitchin, the Dem
ocratic leader slated to succeed
him; Doremus, chairman of the
Democratic campaign committee,
and Champ Clark, the great
Democratic Speaker of the House
of representatives, stand up to
put themselves on record for the
Democratic platform and the
Democratic vote, against the dra-
matte and arrogant Executive de-
mand, there is bound to come a
reckoning at the polls for these
meek men, chosen to be represen-
tatives of the people, who have no
will or judgment Of their own,
but follow blindly the edict of the
one man who represents the 9TH
er branch Of the Government.
In the Reign Of the Stuarts.
In the early reign OF the Eng
llsh Stuarts it was the custom
that a counselor impeached by
the Commons could secure abso-
luton from the Ling and fling
into the face of his accusers the
imperial pardon of his sovereign.
Later in the reign 1t was estab-
lished in limitation Of the mon
archy that a counselor accused
by the Commons could find no
refuge in imperial absolution, but
must stand or fall upon the mer-
its of his case.
And so, when the great com
mons Of the people in November
shall present their imp. achment
charges against the Representa-
tives who have repudiated their
platform and the peoples will, no
imperial pardon-no ukase from
the autocrat of the White House
will serve them in this judg-
ment hour,
They must stand or fall upon
the record they have made Of
representative loyalty and repre-
sentative liberty.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
STARS AND STRIPES

Ambassador Page should re-
member the wall of Oliver Wen
dell Holmes and never again try
10 be as funny "a 81 he can.
Do not be a laxative nuisance
because you are sure that you are
right.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
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London authors have formed a
trace union. Great relief to many
readers if they'd call a general
strike.
Prosperity can not be much of
a comfort when fellow is al
ways too busy to enjoy it.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

When Bill back his desk after being called into the boss
selling contracts rival
could the proof the
fellow that the who had watched him
of the boss office but how to
with another thing This fellow had been
Bill had been in charge
department this fellow that he
Bill thinking this fellow made several
Bill him questions but Bill didn't
on AT a anything
this several days until Bill noticed
this fellow, all alone, writing down
little memorandum book Bill walked Unexpectedly
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

The young man who marries a
girl just TO please his pa and ma
is not worth marrying.
Surgeon SAYS there are no
naughty children. There are some
good limitations at times, how
ever
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
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Rockefeller gets 250-ton
stone Maybe it's intended for the
tax collector.
Wonder II one OF Wilbur
Wright's stabilizers applied TO the
London Embassy would make it
fool proof2"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19

behind him glimpse before he hastily put it back
pocket noticed this at ALL but little
while slipped the asking him to
him. They
Bill else out to
lunch Bill Bill beckoned the
o md o fellow said
that sold bids that rival
firm At this the fellow jumped and doing his coat lapel fell
realized
little his inside
pocket saying And the
in the Bill
n of him. Fl. C. (TO BE CONTINUED
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-19
The Platform or the President
Editorial Correspondence of The Georgian

M1AsHINaToN T., March H.
w The time will come when
Senators and Congress-
men OF the Democratic party who
repudiate their platform on the
canal tolls will stand face to face
with their constituents at home
to answer the divided question of
loyalty to one man or to the as
sembled party.
The day is not far distant
when the progressive Roosevelt
and his aggressive following,
pulsing the splendid American
spirit which he always illustrated
in office, will from every hustings
in the next campaign fling into
the faces of these man-serving
Democrats the challenge of their
unfaithfulness both to the party
platform and 10 the American
spirit.
1t may be easy now to lay
down conviction at the Presi-
dents command and follow su-
pinely in the Presidents lead to-
ward the approval and applause
of that far SEER and aggressive
England, which never misses a
point in diplomacy to her advan-
tage or never follows any leader
who does not march toward Eng
lands welfare and England's
glory.
But it will not be so easy then
TO answer at the hustings the
100000 out of 100000 men
who voted for the exemption of
American coastwise vessels from
tolls, and expected elected
Representatives to enact this bal
lot written wish into enduring
law.
Battle Clearly Defined.
This is clearly and unquestion-
ably a battle between the Presi-
dent and the platform.
President Wilson has never
vet conf1ded to the Senate and
the House who are HE constitu-
tional advisers, the compelling
reasons which in his judgment
demand the surrender of Ameri-
can rights at Panama. He has
simply mounted the rostrum of
the House of Representatives and
without explanation requested in
dramatic tranquility the nations
legislators to give HIM UN-
GRUDGINGLY WHAT HE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

Trueman went at once to look for Barn. we'll But George had disappeared. On his desk he found a letter which he read with the greatest horror It said:
 T know my absence will surprise my honored master and yourself. And the more when you shall understand that the reason of my withdrawing is having em- bezzled part of the cash with which was entrusted. After this it is needless to Inform you that I shall never return.
 Though this might have been known py examining my accounts, yet, in order to prevent unnecessary trouble and to cut off all fruitless expectation of my return, l have left this"
 As Trueman read Maria entered the room She heard the young man moan.
 'Oh Barnwell, oh my friend Barnwell.' cried she, what of lim?''
 Trueman handed her the letter. Gath ering all her courage and strength she said: Are there no means to preserve him?"
 None, replied Trueman.
 What is the sum?'
 Tt is considera ble-I have marked it here to show it with the letter to your father"
 If I could supply the money could you so dispose of it and the account as to conceal this unhappy mismanagement from my father?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
GOssiping With Lucy

While the brilliant assembly was gath ering in the house of Alderman Thoro- wood, Lady Millwood anxiously awaited the arrival at her house of George Barn. well.
 To relieve the tedium of her waiting she gossiped with Lucy, whose curiosity was not yet appeased.
 La madame" said Lucy, where did you find this beau you expect today?"
 Where.' cried her ladyship T found nm on the street. Know, young woman. that 1t is general maxim among men that a woman without virtue is like a. man without honor and IS capable of any actlon-though ever so vile.
 Yet what arts will men not resort to to make us contemptible and wicked. even In their own opinions. Then is it not just that the villains should be punished for it?
 How can I take revenge? Not upon the knowing. Therefore I seek out the young and innocent who, having never injured women, apprehend no injury from them'
 But, my lady, you have not told me who this gallant is? Has he money?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Accounts Fixed Up

Nothing would be easier. And it were an act worthy of you to save this unhappy wretch from ruin.''
 But my part in the matter must rest forever between heaven and you and my self-no one must know This must be a secret from my father and the world. For Barnwelfs sake-and mine-I would that it should always be secret to him. What do is unmaidenly." r.f
 Thus it was that Trueman fixed up'' the accounts of Barnwell and replaced with the money given him by Maria the amount embezzled by the desperate vlc- tim of a woman's wiles.
 In the meantime George had repaired to the house of Lady Millwood and, in a. highly excited manner, told her that the crisis on his fate had arrived-that he had been unable longer to conceal from his master his defalcations.
 He begged that she would hide him for q while from the officers of the law who, he was sure, would soon be looking for him.
 What do you mean?" cried Lady Mill wood, when she had heard his story.
 Who are you? I never saw your face before. Leave this house or I will call my servants to put you out of it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
That Spark in Blue and Gold

Barnwel had only limited educa- tion when his uncle sent him up to town, but had studied much and had be- come so well educated that Dick Steele, the great dean of St. PatriclSs. and even MT. Addison were rather afraid to "cap verses" or indulge in a trial of wits with that spark in blue and gold'--as they called George.
 In the most brilliant company of wits in Europe, George Barnwell was-ly night-a wittier one than they all.
 Sir Richard Steele declared that the young gallant could drink more-and carry it better-than "pious Joe' who could drink more with safety than any man in the three kingdoms-and Dick was an expert as a toper.
 Mr. Pope said that some corrections which George had suggested in his Homer proved him delicate scholar
 My Lord Mohun, coming up to the city from one of doubtful pursuits in the country and looking for trouble, found it when he ran against George Barnwell and was ''pinked'' behind the Montague house-the same place where Lord Castlewood was killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
The Charm of Gold

Amazed, indignant, George began to rave at the woman who had ruined him, and turned to leave her.
 AS he reached the door he drew from his pocket a small bag of gold, crying out: This is my latest and my last rob bery With this I shall strive to fly to a place of safety"
 The sight of the gold worked sudden change in Lady Millwood. She ran to- ward George, and, throwing her arms around his neck, sobbed and cried and declared that what she had just said was only in the way of jest.
 The infatuated youth threw the money toward her, and. breaking into tears. swore that he had rather die than think her pnfaithful to him.
 And I will conceal you here a while, ' she said, until we see what the alder man intends to do''
 As we know, the generous act of Maria covered up the defalcations of Barnwell and, finding his accounts straight, the worthy merchant was only distressed at his absence.
 He has suspected that of late George had been living rather gay life. Where could he be now? Was he gone down to his uncle, in the country? It was strange that he had left without word
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Only a Roy l,

Maria replied that she looked upon the crowd of courtiers who met at her fath- CTS house with equal esteem; but with equal indifference.
 That said she, you must have seen But had you asserted a parents right to dispose of my hand I would have con- sented and sacrificed my peace to may duty
 T do not find that high birth and titles recommend man to me-perhaps that is because I lack proper ambition. But such is the case. And as you will not compel me to marry where l cannot love 1t shall never make me act contrary to my duty"
 This ended the conversation and Thoro- wood was left musng.
 Could it be possible that his daughter was already in love without knowing it? And. if so, with whom? The thought of Barnwell crossed his mind, but he dis missed It. It was absurd-George was only boy.
 In few minutes the rolling of the chaWots of his noble guests awoke the echoes Of the narrow street and he thought no more of the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Her Ready WeapOn

As she spoke tears flowed from the eyes of her ladyship. By heavens, she loves mel" thought Barnwen with a start T am poor and worthless-yes really, this fine lady loves me-"
 Then, when he could control his voice, he said: Madam, your wishes are my laws-I will sup with you"
 The banquet winch Lady Millwood had prepared for her victim surpassed. of course, anything that the poor boy had ever before seen. The table was laden with all the luxuries which the times afforded, and there sparkled upon it all of the choicest sorts of wine.
 A hidden orchestra played softly and these two, waited upon by meniaIs in gorgeous livery, ate the luxurious fare and drank the choice wines. The fate of George Barnwell was sealed!
 A few weeks after that momentous supper. a new gallant, whom nobody knew, appeared in the coffee houses and at the public gaming tables which were frequented by the aristocracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Bones Picked Clean

For considerable time after the women ceased visiting Lady Millwood the men continued to frequent her ele- gant establishment-men of prominence and men of wealth. But gradually these, too, disappeared from her assemblies.
 Those charming little suppers and those elegant card parties at Lady Mill woods were found to be expensive Men caught in her net had to cut their way out with golden knife of such prodigious proportions that they fought shy of the snare ever after
 In short, Lady Millwood was distinct ly "out of it" among the sophisticated of London.
 Ciroe had picked clean all the bones in her larder and looked with angry and anxious eyes out of the cave door for the approach of new victims But the old, well-trodden paths were de- serted-the travellers seemed to have discovered new route which did not pass by the dangerous cave.
 Being a woman of violent passions and ungovernable temper, as well as thoroughly unprincipled, she ragged and stormed at the world and vowed re- venge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
The Tran Entered

There came a knock at the door and Lady Millwood waved Lucy from her presence. She strove to compose herself as George Barnwell was announced. As the youth entered the room her ladyship sprang, in a seeming confusion, from her chair and cried out:
 Sir, this goodnes son your part fills me with surprise and joy. To see you here--excase this confusion"
 The bewildered George bowed again and said that he feared he had been too bold in coming.
 Never before had the boy seen such magnificent surroundings or been face to face with such a dazzling lady of rank and breeding.
 She took his hand and let it finger in hers. George thought How innocent she isl She does not even know that she lets her hand finger in mine,'
 "l-I-promised you I would come" stammered George.
 Yes, but few men keep their word. I am at a loss how to receive you this night. 1 had asked you to come to me because of matters which, as l told you, I wished to disclose. But after more mature deliber- ation, l have decided not to do so.
 You are, l know, a person of trust to whom large sums are confided, and it was about-but never mind that. 1 have changed my mind and con only ask par don of you for my boldness in asking won to come here'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Beginning the Camnaipp

Lady Millwood walked up and down the room few times and then, turning upon Lucy a gaze which frightened her, said coldly and calmly:
 This yonug man I have often seen handling large amounts of money. He is an apprentice for Alderman Thorowood. It Is the aldermans money which he ham, dles.
 have long had a design upon the youth and yesterday, happening to meet him in tine street, I made a full stop and. gazing at him wistfully in the face, asked his name.
 He blushed and, lowing very low, an swered George Barnwell.' I begged his pardon for the freedom I had taken and told him that he was the person l had lonsed wished to see, and to whom I had an affair of the greatest importance to communicate at a proper time and place.
 He named a tavern. l talked of honor and reputation and invited him to my house.
 He swallowed the bait, He is due here now-1 am at home to no one else,'
 My lady, replied Lucy it is true that We sadly do need money in this house. MT. Blunt, the butler, was a-telling of me only yesterday that he must go unless he had his wages. As for me, my lady, l am too devoted to your service to ever think of any such thing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
To Show His Forgiveness

George went on to explain that the alderman did, indeed. intrust to him large sums of ihoney But that the disposal of them was always at the direction of his master
 Still, if he could give her ladyship any financial advice. he would be only too glad to do so. But now he must take his leave.
 No, no, l have occasioned you too much trouble for nothing for you to go away angry with me. Blunt, where is the supper?"
 Served. my lady" said the butler entering.
 Now. Mir Barnwell, I must beg that you will eat little bit at my table in order to prove that you are not of- tended with me-
 My offended.-indeed. you do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
A CL A SSIC
 l N A P A c E

shlt 1t is largely upon your account that these noble lords frequent my board. They like to talk with you and young man inay 3refer your conversation to mine without meaning either you or me any disrcspect at all.
 Thou tnowest l have no heir but you The product of the years of my success iul industry will one day be all thine l am daily solicited by men of great rank and merit to permit them to pay their addresses to you.
 "Eut l have hitherto declined them in hopes that my observation could learn which way your inclination tends For, as l know love to be essential in the married state, l had rather my approba- tion should confirm your choice than di- rect it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Maria Tells. Her Love

AL that moment there came a knock at the door and the alderman. accom- panied by Trueman, Blunt and I,ucv came in W Aues'
 Madam" said Thorowood q bave .' peeh informed by this young women and lnis man here-your servants-of strange matters Tn which you are deeply con termed. George Barnwell-George Barn Weil--how could you become so vile? Has murder been committed?o
 IL has,' answered George in A hoI- low voice. III @ ioi- ,,,I scarcely know this man." cried Iadv tnihWooo-w what have I to do with his ueeds? He is, believe, attached to my nald here, Lucy, who, apparently bas told you a pretty story.''
 Ihe officers of the law by now began TO assemble, and Lady Millwood. breakinp out into fury, confessed in a t1,m1lt of iaSe that she had counseled RarnweII to Nii HIS uncle She drew a pistol and tried 10 XII herself, but was disarmed.
 mere remains little more to tell Georo.a Barnwell and Lady Millwood were both executed. 'o'h
 Marla Thorowood, before George vant 10 ms doom, visited the prison and onenIv confessed her love for him. Georee 1ied With hef name upon his lips and Maria iiVeo s long and useful life as a bene- iactres sof the poor of London.
 Next weeks one-page classic will h. Ihe Conscript, by Emil ErcIlmann.
 copyright, 1914, by Irving King) ',
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
COunseling Murder

He talked with Trueman about the mat ter and Trueman assured hlm that George would soon return. He had received a letter from him only the day before. Yes, George had gone down to see his uncle in the country-he would explain when he came back.
 In the meantime Lady Millwood de- manded of Barnwell more money. That which he had given her only lasted a short time with her.
 But how can get money asked George.
 Money? Have you not a rich uncle down in Cambridgeshire?" she replied And then waxing into fury she con- tinued:
 Are you not his heir? Go to him kill him. If you do not l will hand you over to justice You have confessed to me that you have robbed your master Do you know what that means?-death.
 My servants have heard your con fession though you saw them not when you made it. It is the life of your uncle or your own. Choose which you Will. You must rob your uncle to supply my wants and murder him to keep the rob- bery from being discovered"