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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
Make This the Final Shot
At the Demon Rum.

The General Assembly has toregathered In
extraordinary session to take a farewell tW1tcn at
the tail NJ the dying Demon Rum. There are those
who regard this ceremony as wasteful if not rdicu-
lous excess They point to the fact that all pro-
hfb,tion States soon will become bone-dry under
faderaI law and they add that, aside from tnis'
whatever changes we're needful in the georgia ID"
might well have been left to the regular Legislative
: session which is only few months away. But peo-
ME who think in this bluntly logical manner DO
not appreciate the fine working OF the political lno'
While simple prohibitiOnist is satisfied with get
ting whisky out political prohibtionist is chief
" concerned with keeping himself in He is never
so delighted as when the Rum Demon roars' nor SO
doleful as when it seems about to expire
Tf thu LEGISLATURE, now that it has the oppor-
unity will pass q bill that will take prohibition
ont of politics or take politics out OF prohoiton
the cost of the extra session will be justified even
IN the lean and low condition or the state ue3S-
urv Let It be as drastic law as Draco OF AScur-
ers ever conceived. IL only It viii put an emu u
.o,,,npsl AGITATION and personal exploitation.
Less than a year and half ago there was specIai
asston of the Legislature to deal with the pronlOi
ton question. The law then existing was aitelou
"a supnlemented precisely according TO the wishes
of those who claimed know what the state neeoeu
and who were supposed to know what they them
-o,vss wanted Yet hardly had the new measure
become fairly operative when those who had oeen
most cIamorous for its passage began clamorins Tor
its repeai So It has been continually Tor oecaoe
more of Legislative sessions, and so II VIII Dc
as long as prohibition remains free horse for poll
Aticians to ride
There are other questions Of essential concern
70 the Common weaIth besides prohibition, impor-
tant though that it is; questions which touch the
nAonIs,s broadest wen-being and which ought to
have the earnest attention of the electorate and the
LEGISLATURE But there is no chance Tor rree as
cussion much less for free action on these matters
as long as a politically raised prohibition issue Is
kent shaking fits CORY locks at every election ana
everv legislative session. For the sake or good
government for the sake of those broad economic
and social interests Of the State which demand but
do NOT receive attention, for the sake of common
honesty and common sense, let the General AS
sembIy which convenes today pass Dill WHICH II
n does not achieve the seemingly impossible end
Of satisfying the political prohbitonis at least VIII
satisfy the normal conscience and the disnterested
Judgment and give the State-a long needed rest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
The Strike Settlement.

1t is matter OF deep relief to the public mind
and of ncaculable good to the country's interests
that the threatened railway strike has been avert
Council of National Defense which conducted the
finally successful negotiations between the COM
panies and the tranmen brotherhoods is none the
less notable because the settlement which it
brought about followed few hours later by
the announcement of the Supreme Court decision
sustaining the Adamson law. Nor is the spirit
of patriotism shown by the railroads in acceding
to the eght-hour policy. rather than imperil the
nations welfare, the less admirable because of the
subsequent announcement of the Courts decision.
Whatever the ruling the validity OF the Adam
law had been the attitude of the roads in the
national crisis would have been commendable, and
the service of the committee from the Council of
National Defense, composed of Franklin K Lane,
w. B. Wilson, Daniel Willard and Samuel Com
pers, would have been invaluable.
The decision of the Supreme Court is signih-
cant not only in that it affrms the right of Con-
gress to establish such measures of regulation
as those embodied in the Adamson law but also
for the that it pointedy indicates the right
and duty of Congress to go further and pass
Elementary legislation TO protect the country
against strikes in times of national emergency.
The Adamson law is only part of the program Of
constructive legislation which the President pro-
posed on this matter. The remainder designed to
prevent strikes or lockouts without due resort to
arbitration should be put into effect at the earliest
feasible time
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

There is an eternity in all goodness. All beauty,
whether of spirit of matter is immortal.
About every great and power-charger person
alitv gather legends of his coming again. Man
kind feels that there is something in greatness that
cannot die.
So Arthur, "Rexquondam Rexque futurus,"
abfdes in Avilion to be healed of his wound, and
men say that he shall come again and he shall
win the holy cross" says Edward McCurdy; and SO
Charlemagne; and Barbarossa, sleeping in his
mountain fastness, they will awaken, legends say,
in the hour of need.
Among the Aztecs the belief persisted through
centuries that the Fair God would come again.
The Romans dreamed of the return of Romu-
lus And in the early church the belief was strong
that the crucified One soon to appear again
and establish His earthly kingdom.
m all these faiths is core of truth For
beauty is indestructible If it perish it shall rise
again.
stroved vet its broken fragments became in France
the seed of the Renaissance.
A sarcophagus, pilaged from some Greek col
Upon it was carved in simplicity and grace the
story of Phaedra and Hippolytus In Pisa 1t served
as the tomb of Beatrice of Lorraine mother OF the
Countess Matilda of Tuscany, that Matilda belize
whom Dante saw beyond the stream of Lethe walk
ing in a meadow singing and gathering flowers.
Nicola Pisano working in Pisa, a young
apprentice He in the Greek reliefs upon this
tomb "a precision of touch, a feeling of dignity
and beauty which surpassed anything that his
BYZANTINE masters had attained In their works.
The spark from the Greeks grew to flame in
him He became the founder of a new school of
sculpture The carven pulpits he made for Pisa
and Siene remain now, after 500 years. among the
most beautiful things in Italy.
So afterward in the golden age of the Renais-
sance Michael Angelo received his inspiration from
the same Greek source, as he studied the LAGOON,
the Apollo Bevidere and the Dying Gladiator.
Even the beauty in the works of Botticeln is
the renascent Greek spirit, 'the roses Of Paestum
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
OUIPS AND QUIDDITIES

The stout party had been in the boot shop
hour and patient shop assistant had had half the
stock down her inspection. She found fault with
them all until his patience became exhausted.
- These would you" he said taking another pair
down as last resource. Still the lady satisfied
ct don't like this sort she said. They have
dencv to get wider when they a bit old"
We'll, madam retorted the exasperated assistant
politely, didn't you?"
The orator getting excited. Patriotism oozed
from every pore
Brother" shouted, pointing to a dark little
etsner crowd. didn't to this glorious
country to escape from tyranny oppression? Didn't
Won fee these happy shores TO live in freedom to
NOV the liberties which il all? Didn't
you, brotner?'
He paused, the little foreigner replied
NO to dis country to sell cheap ready
made clothing"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

~HARIOTTE AMAIIE St Thomas, Danish West
[ Indies, March S-The night that the cable
- brought word of a break in diplomatic relations
between the United States and Germany was busy
in the Offices the Hamburg American Steamship
company Lights burned in the German establish
ment until 2 o'clock, and large force was at work.
The morning offices did and it became
knswn in St. Thomas all the holdings OF the Ham
burg-Amercan Steamship company in the island mad
been sold to Danish resident for the sum of Sl75OOo
1t said that the property is really worth much
and that the who bought it could not raise
$4,000 departed Thomas shortly after the
transfer.
This transaction seems been merely ruse
to the German property from conscaton in case
of 1t a tried before and has
not always worked. But the so-called sale OF the
Hamburg American property to a st. Thomian. who
supposedly is citizen of the United
States, taken in conjunction with number Of other
things, is rather significant
The case may be stated broadly by saying that.
although there very few Germans in st. Thomas. 1t
is pro-German island. There a few entente
sympathlzers here, and good many who do not say
anything the war, but surprising number of the
native Creoles openly and vigorously pro-Gorman
The HamburS-American establishment has BEEN In
effect diplomatic outpost as well as shipping once
There is no doubt but that Germany wanted st.
Thomas and 1t is probable that she could have induced
Denmark to cede to her. only thing that stood
IN the way Monroe doctrine. Although she was
defy famous policy, 1t pretty
certain that Germany making friends in st.
Thomas, acquiring certain VcarouS influence there
The strong pro-German sentiment that exists In this
island of the property about the
only brought forward proof Of this
but there much 1t is said for example,
that few years ago concealed stores and arms
found island is also said that the real mis-
sion OF United States gunboats which have been
cruising among islands for several weeks was
search for a German submarine base Taking into
account the sympathies of the St Thomians and the
character Danish government II probable
that Germany would have encountered little opposition
If she cared establish such a base secret
wireless station somewhere in this OF islands.
purchase of Danish West Indies. st. Thomas IS
many steamship routes leading to Panama canal.
ideal that purpose; but to 1T owned and
while have the power conducting
tiations gain control IT might
dangerous Hence it is probably we'll that the United
States ST Thomas. Although price is high. it
is less than the price of battleshp.
For the purposes of a naval base Of fertilization
both the harbor and the island all could
is that the harbor described
repeatedly Splendid" absolutely safe" and 1t
las asserted that 1t would accommodate
"navies of the world"
AS a matter Of fact, the harbor very small. and
would accommodate a large battle fleet. One man
Of wide experience states that serve for
anything than submarine base, seems
to be general that the harbor small
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

The simplicity of childhood bulks large in men
of genius the freshness, the ardor, the eagerness
to gain knowledge the spirit of play. Nay, in many
their work itself has admittedly been to them
less work than play. 1t was the great Newton who
said
"All my life have been child playing with
pebbles on the seashore of existence"
Joy in his work, this is unquestionably salient
trait of the typical man of genius And that he
enjoy his work he does is surely in small
part due to his retention of the eager vvacious
ttude of childhood.
There is here It seems to me, a hint of first
class Importance to all of
We have perhaps grown up too completely.
Putting away all childish things, have lost
Of the to live and learn inherent in childhood.
If that is the it will certainly profit to
try, in some degree, to view life once more with
the dynamic roseate enthusiasm with which we
viewed 1t when children.
Doing this minds, perhaps sealed,
will open and expand again. We shall be able to
face the problems of existence with hopeful
We shall be able to perform daily tasks
with more assurance and perhaps gain from the
performance of them results of which
deemed ourselves capable
Instead then, of thinking of genius queer
because he is in some ways "boyish,' let admire
the eternal boy in him, and ourselves make an
earnest effort to win back vanished boyhood.
Copyright, 1917, by the Associated Newspapers.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

r T AS it ever occurred to you that of the
II really distinguishing marks of a of
genius is his ability to retain the spirit of
youth?
I reminded of this by conversation over
heard the other day. Two discussing
third of their acquaintance. Said one of them,
opening the discussion:
Smith is a brilliant thinker, isn't he? at
tended lecture by him last night. 1t was really
remarkable performance"
YES" assented the other. "he is brilliant.
There isn't any doubt about that. But he's so
queer"
Queer? What do you mean? l haven't noticed
anything queer about him"
"Why, he is just like child in ways. He
will talk about the simplest things if they
most extraordinary.
I've noticed. too, that when he plays golf, he
plays it with almost ridiculous enthusiasm. Get
him the links and he is like boy out Of school.
Gin fact granting his power of intellect, which
is indeed remarkable, 1 must say that l always
think of him as a who has never quite grown
up
Does genius quite grow up? This is
question, believe, that will have to be answered
in the negative.
myself have known several men of genius of
the first order, 1 have read many biographies of
men Of genius, and always 1 have been struck by
the persistence in of genius of qualities which
most of us rather pride ourselves on outgrowing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
Congress and the Crisis.

Circumstances fully warrant and public opinion
thoroughly approves the Presidents calling spe-
caI session OF Congress to deal with the situation
brought about by Germanys acts of war against the
United States. Armed neutrality" no longer has
efficacy or meaning U-boats are sinking our ships
and Staying our citizens. Germany is waging war
upon US as plainly if not as aggressively upon
the Allies National interest and honor alike de-
mand that we recognize the state of war which ex-
ists and act accordingly.
The President has gone as far his power
der the Constitution permits in asserting and pro-
tecting American rights He has armed the mer-
chant ships for defense and has set in motion all
the machinery now at his command to make the
country ready for eventualities. But Congress
alone has the power to declare and to grant the
fuu measure of authority and funds which the Ex-
ecutfve needs and needs urgently at this juncture
II is proper moreover. that Congress be in session
at a time so burdened with national responsibility.
Questions are pending and will continue to arise,
TO which the Legislative department alone give
conclusive answers. Will delicate problems of
diplomacy are being wO-Ned out, the President
needs and should have free hand. But when
a crisis reaches the stage at which relations
with Germany have arrived, the President must
turn to Congress
The extraordinary session has been called for
April the second. fortnight earlier than the date
nrSI set Indl Is d. SOOu IL sSels Dc dAi IhS ASAi
bers of the new Congress could we'll arrange their
affairs and reach Washington. In the meantime
however preparations by the navy and the war de-
partments will go vigorously forward, that when
Congress assemblies conditions will be ripe for &C
ton That speedy and aggressive action will be au-
thorized or ordered by Congress is not to be doubt
ed Every indication is that it will declare the exist
ence OF a state of war between Germany and the
United States and empower the President to proceed
accordingly, Nothing less would be consistent with
American interest and honor.
Without labelling it as such, Russia has some
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
EASTER TRUTH-By DR.. Frank Crane

come back again, the of their second flow
ering.
the persuasion that beauty is inextinguisha able
goodness has an immortal quality that of whatever
is good and true it may be said though 1t die, yet
shall 1t live again
Copyright, 1917, by Frank Crane)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

Bunk sent from Berlin to America that the
Irish not forgotten in these serious times
can be taken for what it is worth. Irshmen not
sailing in the zone so the assertion cannot be
proved.-Portland Oregonian.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
Editorial Echoes.

Pennsylvania offers fourteen sons and seven
daughters to his country. He's the best prepared
man for war we know of. Houston Post.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

These bone-dry food regulations in Europe
causing the internal complications.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23
RECOGNITION for New Russia.

The country welcomes the forecast from Wash
tngton that the Government set up by the revolu-
ton in Russia will receive early recognition by the
United States. 1t is needfu of course, that
enough time elapse to show whether the revolu-
ton is permanent in its effect is to be supplanted
by counter movement 1t is hardly week since
the world heard the of the dramatic and we'll
nigh incredible event. Every day, however, seems
to have strengthened the. order. Petrograd
has resumed its wonted business in peace and
curity Throughout the empire the people are re-
ported as accepting the revolution joyously. Most
important of ALL the army appears to be in thorough
sympathy with the forces of the Duma In these
circumstances the United States will do we'll to
tend recognition and fraternal greeting to the
republic.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

without labelling it as such. Russia has some
thing of recall law.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

Europeans don't agree with some Americans
that hopelessly unprepared.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-23

Whatever else congress does. II is not possible
that it will flibuster.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
COLLINS BACKS DOWN

New Haven Magnate Decides to Aban-
 don Plans to Play Sunday Games ut
 Savin Rock.
 New Haven, May 19.-Decision was last night reached by Owner "Jim' Collins of the New Haven nine to at- tempt no Sunday games this season at Savin Rock. It was made clear that an element who favor no athletic con- tests of any kind at West Haven on Sundays will make arrests and again enforce the old Sunday blue laws if the New Haven nine tries to play it's scheduled matches on its own grounds. For this reason the match tentatively scheduled with Worcester-for Sunday will not take place till Monday.
 Manager Collins has begun nego- tiatfons for the Lighthouse Point grounds for Sunday games, but the proprietors have made demands which MT. Collins regards excessive. and the deal hangs fire. He hopes, however, to conclude it and to thereby arrange for Sunday games on the Point grounds throughout the season, either with rival Eastern league or with big league hines in exhibition contests, At the rate New Haven is now travel ing it will give the major league teams 8 lusty argument.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
BAsEBALD TOMORROW.
Eagles of Hartford to Face Pioneers
 Here If It Doesn't Rain.

The Pioneers will make another at. tempt to stage game on the Ellis street diamond tomorrow afternoon, when the Eagles of Hartford will be the attraction. The Capitol city out fit is rated as one of the best in the state, and corking battle should be the outcome of the clash. Dutch Leonard, the star hurler for the Hartford team has been groomed for this meeting, and local fans will have the first opportunity of watching this phenom in action. Porteus of Hart ford. has been secured by Manager Kemmerer of the Pioneers for the pitching task. He is said to be a good one.
 Efforts are being made throughout the state to organize a semi-profes- sional league of eight clubs, and ten- tative plans were discussed at meet. ing held in the Hotel Garde in Hart ford, last Wednesday evening. More definite arrangements will be made at a meeting to be held next wednes- day evening in the Hartford hostelry. Among the towns bidding for mem- bership in the league are, Middletown, Winsted, Ivorytown, Manchester. New Britain Bristol and Polls of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
DIVINE MUST BE NICE.
Bridgeport Fans Protest Against AL
 legged 'Improper Language"

=. Bridgeport. May 1s.-As . result sOf complaints made by Bridgeport fans, Catcher Devine of the New Ha- vsn club has been notified by Presi- A4ut O'Neil of the Eastern league that 6tS alleged '.rowdy" tactics must sesase. O'Neil has talked the matter oyer with Owner Collins of the New 1z4yen club. and the magnate has prenn1Ded to see that Devine is kept in check. Devine is 9 good catcher" said O'Neil in reply to the complaints. @but he must behave himself on the field. We intend to protect our pa- irons % that ladies may attend games without hearing Improper language"
 Manager Krichell of the Bridgeport club has released Pitcher Lloyd, and other releases are expected in few days Krichell must find regular place for Corcoran, -hard-hitting out fielder from the New York state league. Either Zinn or Briggs will walk the plank. 1t Is believed.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
RUTH IS POUNDED
 BY WHITE SOx
Babe" Meets First Reverse of
 Season After ' Straight Wins

Chicago. May 1s.-The Chica6o White Sox broke Ruth's winning streak of seven straight games yss- terdsy in defeating Baston s to !. in tho first game of the series here.
 Ruth was wild in the second isA- ming and walked two men. ThiM coupled with punched hits. g1ve tIs locals commanding lead. In tho n1kt frame Chicago continued its assault and with the aid of an error scotSd two more runs and forced the pitch- er's retirement.
 Russell was in Inc form, and aft1r being touched for two doubles in the second inning. which nctted . run. did not allow . member of the worlds champions to reach second base until tho ninth. when he eassd up and . double, single and infield hit brought another tally.
 Chicago batted the ball hard, gAth- ering a total of fifteen hits of Ruth and Bader. The score:
 Boston ...... o1oooooo1--s F Chicago ...... 03e00800x-S lt !
 Batteries: Ruth. Bader and Agn6w; Russell and Schalk.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
IHOUT WAGNER
 RATES ARE EASY
OketoVn Brigade Prove Easy ieking for MGraV's Clan

1ew York. May 19.vReports which eceded the Pirates to New York
 the Pittsburg team was a pretty
 0r one but such reports did not
 the Smoky City boys justice. &H must see the Pirates yourself to SNppreciAte just how bad they really Are. Nobody can tell you. After Ntching the Buccos take their pun hnetlt yesterday one can only won- Sr, how. when and where they eiaaged to scare up their nine vic erfcs.s
 Tf1c Giants toyed with Barney reyfuss' assortment Of baseball tid- gttS, and scored runs in punches. fHile various Pirates tried to think 5s1t where to throw the ball or threw
 on the premises The score was 4 fo l, and as the Cubs managed to aose 3, game the Giants are again Ilkone's throw from the top. For the Second time in two days McGraw 1itas sble to finish the game with his fiiitia.s The score:
 iftsburgh ... 0o0ooo001-1 8 4 |Esew York .... 3001202Ox-s 8 l Batteries: Grimes and Schmidt: llee and M'Carty and Rariden.