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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
The Break With Austria.

ia-Hungarv's break with the United States
is a result of German pressure. Had the Dual
Monarchy been free to follow its own inclinations
and it's own interests, it probably would have chung
to American friendship through all vicissitudes Its
people are heart-weary of a which grows con-
tinually hopeless and which promises them
nothing at the end except staggering taxes for
long years to come; and its Government doubt
feels the shame and irksomeness of Berlin's high
handed dictation. At bottom Austria-Hungary
must be far inclined to make terms with her
old enemies than to make war with new one.
Furthermore, she hardly be unmindful of
what an advantage it would be to have the friendly
interest of the United States in the council that is
to fix terms and balance accounts when the fighting
ends. Keen observers of the international outlook
truly declare that Austria we'll might recognize in
President Wilson "a protector in far she might
need protection against unjust exactions" on the
part of the European Allies, and a protector also
against her grasping, tyrannous Teuton neighbor.
These and kindred considerations would dispose
Austria-Hungary TO preserve diplomatic relations
with Government; and the President, perceiv-
ing the diplomatic advantage of setting Germany
apart as far possible and of encouraging her
allies to develop powers of independent action,
content that relations should be preserved in form
at least
But the Prussian will was too strong for Aus
corning the common interests of the Central Powers
since the wars beginning Germany has dominated
For some reasons she would have been keeny graft
fed for relation between her ally and the United
States to remain undisturbed; Austrian ambas-
sador at Washington together with Austrian diplo-
matte and consular agents abroad in the United
States, would have been highly valuable sources Of
information for the Kaiser, and perhaps a valuable
base for Teuton intrigue. Germany evidently rea-
sons, however, that these possible advantages
would be ouweighed by the isoating effect of hav-
ing her allies detached from her within the
United States. And, So may expect Bulgaria
and Turkey to follow Austria in submission to
Prussian orders.
AS far as American interests concerned, 1t
is not to be regretted that Austria has taken this
course and that the other members of the Kaiser's
conspiracy against civilization to follow. We
shall be rid of the serious menace of having the
enemy's diplomatic agents spying upon us and
fomenting intrigue. Further shall have the line
drawn clearly between the forces of world despot-
ism and the forces of world democracy
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

terests as Americans in that IT is the surest and
shortest way to provide for the country's defense
and make our strokes for victory most ehectual
II is fair to industry and business in that 1t avoids
as far as possible the dsrupting effects of indis-
criminate voluntary enlistment; certainly 1t will
not deplete and disarrange, as the voluntary sys-
tenn would, the ranks of those great productive in
dustries which the country's subsistence and
the army's supplies vitality depend
Selective CONSUMPTION is fair likewise to the in
dividual Indeed it is the only plan that Is truly
democratic 1t places all Americans of eligible
age and military fitness the same broad plain OF
liability to service, plotting out artificial dlstlhc
lions and merging the countrys common MANHOOD
into the countrys common cause. SeectiVe con-
scription will take the support of dependent
women and children; it is fair and far-sighted
in this respect in its regard for Industrial needs
and expedencies. But it will not allow the slack
ers to hive snugIy at home while patriots are Civ
ing their all TO the flag Under the volunteer sys-
tenn the first to enlist are the flower Of the countrys
youth who take all the pers and bear all the hard
ships OF and then, not infrequently, return 10
find themselves displaced outdistanced In ousl-
ness by those who were amply able to go, but who
selhshly stayed at home. Such shame and in1us-
tice are precluded by selectiye CONSUMPTION.
Our country faces supreme duties they must
be met forthwith or they will become supreme
dangers 1t faces the duty of raising adequate.
efficient armies to make defense and victory sure.
The Administrations entire plan to that end has
been designed a basis of selective CONSUMPTION
The mastering of the first army increment is wait
ing upon action by Congress- authorizing the Ad-
minstraton's plan Congress should act without
delay. The country's security and honor demand
prompt action. Slackers at Washington are more
to be condemned than slackers anywhere else, be-
cause there they imperil the nations vital inter
ests Let the selective CONSUMPTION measure be
adopted without further delay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
BOUNDARIES
BY DR.. Frank Crane

by LII. FRANK OIduC
|HERE is a boundary line between the animal
and vegetable Kingdoms but who knows
- where it is?
There is line somewhere that separates body
and soul We know it exists but we cannot point II
Who ever saw the partitions between the COM
partments psychologists have set up between mind
spirit and body?
There is the sky. We all see it, But where does
it begin?
Who shall separate, indicating exactly where one
begins and the other leaves off, between worship
and superstition, patriotism and jingoism, stub
bornness and frmness, love and lust, kindness and
mawkishness?
Are not almost all earthly disputes about boun-
daries-not whether they are, but where they are?
Men build walls. Nature merges. Men love to
classify Nature conceals her distinctions. The
edges of the river stained with SOIL the banks
permeated with water. Nature blurs her lines.
To the sage the boundaries between things
are lines of silence more than of distinction.
The deeper one goes in experience the wider
his sympathies, and the less he divides.
In the courtroom the judge sends this man to
Jail a criminal and lets that man go innocent.
Those who know men, however, know that every
criminal is largely guiltess and every innocent
man is largely guilty.
Society condemns one woman as bad and paints
her black, approves another good and paints her
white. AS a matter of fact, they are both gray.
The whitest woman soul has dash of heliotrope
Some one asked old Peter Cartwright, the noted
western circuit rider, If he wholly sanctifed.
He replied: I'm streaks"
There is the same interfusion of the arts as
are more allied than opposed. The musician and
the sculptor pursue the same phantom of beauty;
they see the same vision from differing angles
To the lover shred of perfume touch of the
hand glance of the eye, tender tone, are all
one, though each strikes different sense.
The Hallelujah Chorus and the Cologne Cattle
dralss twin steeples are high brothers.
Verrocchio's equestrian statue of Colleoni in
Venice means about the same to me as Wagner's
march in "Tannhaeuser."
There passages in Shakespeare and Homer
at have "a them
It Is not altogether fantastic when the poet
saws at heard her tears" speaks of the red bare
of the trumpet, or the little blue flower OF love-
In the higher realm of the spirit there are no
boundaries. Perfect wisdom never condemns, for
it does not classify Perfect love has no fear, for
It dwells in the eternities. Perfect faith cannot
understand the ferocity of creeds for 1t sees the
unity of all the good, the beautiful, and the true
Copyright 1917, by Frank Crane(
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
A WIREGRASS EASTER

real bonnet of pink calico orded and quilted until
1t stood out sty board aided thin strips Of pine
inserted enshrned face. a priceless living picture
in its frame.
A wonderful thing, that bonnet. Its front down
chin retired. just tease VI
her head raised, in a alluring.
Back in its depths her cheeks gowed with the blush OF
the in the springtime sparkled with the
light of the stars in her hair rippled the
nutbrown throat of the thrush catching the light from
the sunbeams dancing outside; her futtering breath
and the perfume of the summer pnka
beside the walk at home.
Then, the bonnet laid aside the
air all wonderful glories il half concealed
with amazing suddenness to the youth, gazed
Only brief glance did vouchsafe
when turned reverently where the preacher
had opened his Bible searching in his hymn
for the Easter anthem to line the waiting
A of power ii was, of the risen Jesus, and
fearful price had paid Of a triumphant
He had conquered by love; of the promise
invitation; of the wonderful brotherhood Of Mar
certainty of immortality through Him who
down into the and again live conquer
giving life everlasting through death of agony.
When the over, the Boy was waitinr
outside. She came hestatingly. laughing gin
companions, and pretending not But, although
he bIushed and stammered, he resolute
the direct question she could not Ignore they
walked her home through the springtime and thu
sunshine; the life Of and the otheI
in their hearts.
Times have changed. and people have changed but
humanity changeth not. In a million hearts tomorrow
will blossom flowers of Easter, and in palace and
cottage alike Love bloom eternal
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

The realization that he is not doing we'll makes
matters and may lead to complete failure
Also because Of faculty disorganizatfon, II he
should happen to be in position Of danger, he
will be less likely behave with sufficient alert
ness to escape from it. Result, more or less Sc
rious accident.
Il knew it," he will murmur they carry him
to the hospital. Friday the Thirteenth l wai
certain something would happen to me-"
Yet in reality he has only himself to blame
Or exactly he should blame only his irrational
fear of Friday the Thirteenth.
If you my reader have any of this fear your
self, realize its true significance tonight.
Try to free yourself from 1T before tomorrow
dawns. Get the truth firmly, convincingly in you1
mind that tomorrow holds for you greater chance
of mishap than any other day-unless you let your
self be foolishly afraid of it.
Copyright, 1917, by the Associated Newspapers)
youth secured post in the tax office of provin.
and, with the strenuous enthusiasm of thu
beginner, proceeded make things A farmer,
very angry and indignant turned at the office ono
day pointed that he had been wrongly charged
10 shilngs for keeping goat.
The clerk insisted that mistake had been made.
Look here!' he said. ITS in the rules! Read them
for YOURSELF"
The farmer did So and found the following clause:
For all property bounding and abuttng on the high
IS cd per foot"
Wont you please leave the light burning in the
hall mother" pleaded little Robert he being
put to bed.
Nonsense Bobbie" was the reply surely you
know anything afraid of in dark"
yes, I know, but can't you leave teeny-weeny
light 50 can see there isn't anything there?"
Father how do you fill a fountain penn" asked
Johnny.
We'll" asked mis- father. it your pen that you
FLIP
We'll, then. my boy" thoughtfully answered father
ct would I'LL the bathtub with ink get in and
I'LL the pen"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
The Americas Against the K aiser.

Developments in Latin America are leading
surely and swiftly to events of the first magnitude
In the world Brazil has severed Diplomatic
relations with Germany and is preparing for the
inevitable consequence Argentina recognizes the
justice of the United States position. In Qua
temala, martial law has been declared pre-
cautionary step against German-directed disturb
ances along the Mexican and Salvadorean
frontiers, while the Government natures
its plans for making common cause with
the United States. Chile has decided to remain
neutral, and Carranza processes the same policy
for Mexico With these exceptions, however the
trend of sentiment. If not the avowed purpose in
all the important Latin-American countries ia for
a stanch union Of the New World republics to aid
the forces Of democracy against despotism
This will add enormously to the potential
strength Of the United States and the Entente AL
lies. The economic resources of nations like Brazil
Argentina and Peru are tremendous, and their COM
bined military resources could come near turning
NO less important is the moral effect which a PAN
American alliance against Germany will exert The
Hohenzollerns cannot fool themselves and they can
not fool the German people into equanimity over
the hostile forces that gathering on this side
of the Atlantic. The Kaiser knows that when the
New World throws its strength against him his
autocracy is doomed beyond any power of rescue
relief. Furthermore, the Kaisers subjects no
longer can be hoodwinked when they learn of the
great militant union of democracy that is forming
in the free West and preparing to strike When
nation knows it is defeated, then IL is defeated in
deed; and this, Germany must realize before long.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

~HARLOTTE AMALIE st. Thomas, Danish West
[ Indies. March I5-Our new islands are now with
- interest for the sportsman and nature student
while they natural wealth that is undevel-
oped, and that apparently has not even been in
vestigated.
are no Indigenous quadrupeds upon islands,
but deer and goats introduced long and have
wild since. On ST. Crcix deer reported
fairly plentiful it is said planters often
kill five six in afternoon of sport Deer are fewer
st. Thomas and they more difficult to hunt be-
of the very rough and mountainous country but
few local hunters kill them regularly. and at all times
of the year.'a there game laws.
Wild goats found upon ST. Thomas and upon sew
era of the smaller islands keys, and occasional
parties organized to hunt them with rifles
The only predatory animal the islands is the
Indian mongoose which introduced by the planters
to exterminate the rats The morgoose is small an
imal of the weasel and ferret family 1t has multiplied
amazingly and only keeps down the rats but makes
1t very difficult raise poultry the islands In
st. Croix these animals frequently run across the
roads in front Of automobiles.
There is kind of quail partridge which was III
troduced. but it is longer abundant. Pigeons
and doves found all of the islands and
plentiful at certain times year blue
mourning doves shot In great numbers
St Thomas, st. Croix and many Of the smaller keys
The birds spend of their time high the noun
tains where West Indian would think Of going
of them, but when 1t rains they come down
the little which then contain water
they fly about. On some Of the lagoons
snipe abound certain times of the and
plover are shot in the fields. Other birds few
species The ami black witch, is sort of tropical
blackbird which is famous for its communal style Of
living as a number them lay their in nest
s said this bird be taught to utter words
Although snakes do the islands, there Is
a great variety of insect life. Cockroaches, heas i'm
spiders and wood ants that devour furni
ture main household pests. There is sort Of
his favortte resting place under the toe
large size. few scorpions found. All of these
really less troublesome than the mos
qutoes, which make bar always necessary at night
seldom They appear 30 do all their hunt
ing in the small hours of the morning
Near Thomas and ST. Crox there is excellent
fishing, king fish, barracuda, snapper and
being among fish. The haWrksb turtle, which
has valuable she'll is found here and also the green
turtle name is fatally linked with soup There Is
a of clawless lobster which epicures say is
equal of the New England kind while others it
is the at all Among bivalves the whelk is
abundant occasionally appears the table. 1t
small oysterlike creature concealed in large
shell which is hard to Boiled with rice, .the
whelk makes a very pleasing dish
All of the fishing is done by natives with satlboats
and crude equipment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

T~ODAY is a day that will bring needless
anxiety to many people. 1t is Friday, the
Thirteenth, therefore sure to be regarded as
an "unlucly'' day, even by some persons who deem
themselves matter-of-fact and sensible
OF course, such attitude toward any day of
the month stamps those who hold 1t as being SUI
perstitious. Their fear of this particular day
shows that they are exceptionally superstitious.
For, evidently, they not only cling to the hoary
superstition that the number thirteen has mischief
causing possibilities, but also they influenced
by the equally old superstition that anything done
on Friday is liable to turn out badly.
Both these superstitions bark back to the be-
ginning of the Christian They associated
with great and tragic events in the life Of our
Savior. Thus their persistence through all these
centuries may rightly be interpreted testifying
to the profound impression made by His life on
the thought of mankind.
But Christ came to redeem the souls of
and to give men ennobling, Strengthening thoughts
not thoughts of slavish irrational fear 1t is time
that we recognized this and freed ourselves from
the bondage of superstitious breads.
Moreover apart from the vast difference that
lists between superstition and true religious con-
viction, there is most practical reason for con-
Quering any lurking belief may have in such no.
tons as the 'unluckiness' of Friday and the num-
Der thirteen.
This reason is to be found in the psychological
law that expectation tends to bring to pass the
thing expected.
If, for example, you start tomorrow believing
that something unpleasant is going to happen %
you before the day ends. you thereby actually help
to make it likely that something unpleasant will
happen to you. But this result will not be due to
any occult, mysterious agency.
1t will follow simply because your mental at
titude, being consciously sub-consciously OF
fear, has disorganizng effect all your faculties.
1t is particularly harmful as lessenng self-confi-
dence.
With self-confdence lessened, man work
as we'll as he otherwise would Whatever he I'M
dertakes, the chances are that he will bungle It,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
OUIPS AND QUIDDITIES

During an inquest held in Cincinnati, the following
question put up to one Of the witnesses by the
deputy
where was the deceased struck by the motor carr"
whereupon the witness a surgeon, replied "At the
tuncture the dorsal and cervical vertebrae"
The deputy coroner looked puzzled. will yop please
point out that on the map?" he asked indicating
that hung on the wall.
.r5ave Won got calendar for 1912 asked the gem
tleman.
'T don't know sir" replied the salesperson. I'VE
might have such a thing among the odds and in
the basement. But If you wish to make gift to
one surely a calendar for 1917"
This is for lady is-er-a bit sensitive about
her age you And thought-well II would be
more delicate in a manner OF speaking"-Judge.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
The South's Decreasing Witeracy

Praise from critics is peculiarly pleasing
SAYS the New York Evening Post by way OF COM
ment on the fact that the numbers of illiterates
in the South have decreased by some twenty-five
per cent whereas in most other States they have
remained about the same:
The South has not our problem caused
by the influx Of iIliterate immigrants, yet 1t
NAV well be proud of it's achievement in re-
ducing the number of its iIliterates by round
Million within a single decade"
Between 1870 and 1910 Georgia's percentage
OF fIfiterates decreased from twenty-seven among
whites and ninety-fve among negroes to seven and
efght-tenths among whites and thirty-three among
negroes The rate OF decrease for the past six
years has been still more rapid. This much having
been accomplished by the public schools through
optional attendance, larger and more rapid results
may be expected under the compulsory school at
tendance law which became operative the first Of
this year. Particularly helpful. too. is the work
inaugurated some seasons ago by Superintendent
Britain OF the State Department of Education, for
the benefit OF adult nliterates. In a number of
counties evening afternoon free schools for this
purpose have been opened, and for the most part
have proved very popular among those for whose
service they are conducted. Such school should be
percentage OF adult ilIiteracy. There is good
to expect that within another five or ten years
Georgia will be virtually free from iliteracy. That
is cheering prospect indeed; but must bear in
mind thar the Punishment OF iIIiteracy is merely a
first step in the great task of educating those who
in this respect now dwell altogether in darkness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
NOTICE TO suBsCRIBHRs.

ateI used fCr addressing shows the time
renewing weeks De-
fora label, insure regular service
In ordsrtng changed be sure 70 mention your oa
new address II route please give the route
number.
subscriptto With back numbers
should be By postal Registered mail
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THE sEAII-WEEKLY JOURNAL. Atlanta. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

THERE is a boundary line between the ANNA
and vegetable kingdoms, but who knows
- where it is?
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-04-07
HAYDEN CONCENTRATES
NOCYAR EVENTS

On the evening of March 29th, the
Nocyar Club pulled off another sport
ing event in the form of three 3-round
boxing bouts and wrestling match.
The boxing matches were without de-
cision, and were fought as follows:
First bout, Miller and Boswell; second
bout, Kemp and Fellows; third bout,
Thompson and Bertski.
BY far the best boxing exhibition in
our opinion, wa sgiven by Thompson
and Bertski Both men showed that
they knew something about the fight
game, the last named undoubtedly
being in line for the decision, if there
had been one. Stadelli acted as
referee.
The feature of the evening, however,
was the wrestling match between
Messrs. Sisk and Pratt. Pratt had his
opponent outweighed and outclassed,
and there seemed to be practically no
hope for Sisk, who get always MAN.
aged to keep his shoulders off the mat
Pratt tried every hold he knew, half
Nelson's, full Nelson's, tried to throw
his opponent out of the ring by lifting
him by one hand and one foot, and
finally got the scissors" on him. from
which it seemed impossible for the
other man to free himself. Sisk,
however, bided his time. On his hands
and knees he crawled around the ring,
his opponent riding him and endeavor-
ing to crush him between his knees.
Sisk felt one of the knees sliding under
and twisted still further around. :hen
by a quick heave threw himself over
backward, pinning Pratt beneath him
with his shoulders to the mat. Then
tile crowd Went wild.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-04-07
GUILD TO HAVE A
TRAVEL MEETING


The meeting of the Guild next
Tuesday afternoon will be devoted en-
tirely to travel, and the members o:
the Guild feel that the program is one
Of the best to be given this spring
The program will consist of travel pa
pers written by women who have lived
in the countries they describe.
The subjects for the afternoon are
The Argentine, Australia and Paris, tC
be described by Mrs. Richmond, Mrs
Boyd and Mrs. Slayback respectively
In addition there will be music ~ Mrs
Hopkins, which promises to be a
treat. The Guild wishes it understood
that everybody is welcome whether a
Guild member or not.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-04-07
BACK WITH BRIDE

Sam Fields, general foreman for the
Ray Hercules mining company, says
Judge Hickey has nothing on him at
all for Sam came in from Texas this
week bringing a bride. Mr. Fields and
Miss E,rmine Waddell were married on
March 23 at Hubbard, Texas. They
are at home on Zachary Hill. Mr..
Fields was formerly with the Ray Con-
lidated Mining company, going with
the Hercules company when they start
ed development work in Ray. The
best wishes of the Copper Camp and
Mr.. Fields many friends are OK. ended
to them.