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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
PRESIDENTS FORTUNES

The estate of $500,000 left by Theodore
Roosevelt is a very moderate fortune by New
York standards, but for a president one of
unusual size. 1t ranks Mr.. Roosevelt indeed
as probably the countrys richest chief execu-
tive since Washington, and the fact has a
suggestive interest. Many ruler of a petty
republic has become a multimillionaire, but
millionaire has ever been president of
the worlds greatest and richest republic, and
this Notwithstanding the altered scale of per-
sonal wealth under which the comparative
magnitude of accumulation of 81 900, 900
has decreased.
The Roosevelt fortune was different, more
over, in being mainly an inherited fortune
It's possessor may have added to it in his
lifetime, but, as in the case of other presi-
dents, most of his personal earnings in a
period of forty years Of public life we're abb
sorbed in the support of his family. No
other president has ever enjoyed such advan-
tages of remunerative publicity as Mr.. Roose-
welt, and besides his salary from official po-
sitions his income from his books and from
editorial work must have been large. Yet it
is fair inference that if these had been
the sole sources of his support he would have
died poor man, as Cleveland died and also
most of their predecessors in the White
House.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
AthIetics for Hi.

The Waycross Journal-Herald warrantably
censures that custom of American schools
and colleges which has tended "to develop a
select few athletes to represent the school in
intercollegiate contests, while everybody else
went with little no athletic training whatso-
ever" 1t is curiously interesting that our
own schools, with their stout professions of
democracy, should have let matters drift in
this wise so long, while the schools of Eng
land, supposedly bound by aristocratic tradi-
ton, should have made outdoor sports of one
kind or another a matter of course for their
student rank and file Happily, however,
there is strong trend away from the narrow
selectiveness-excl it might truly
be called-which has marked so much of
American athletics. The Journal-Herald apt
ly cites in this connection resolutions recent
ly adopted at conference of Pacific Coast
schools, including colleges in California, Ore
gon, Washington and Idaho-resolutions to
the effect that,
'The Pacific Coast Conference believ-
ing as it does that intercollegiate athlet-
les should rest upon the broad basis of
sports for every student, heartily favors
any system % intramural athletics which
will insure that every student in the in
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
The Farm L abor Problem.

In striking illustration of the rural labor
shortage the Augusta Chronicle reports from
its territory instances of farms which Ordi-
narily operate from fifteen to eighteen plows
being reduced to two three, and of other
country estates being sold vacated be-
cause of their owners inability to procure
field help
Extreme though they may be, these cases
present problem which seems prevalent over
the greater part Of Georgia and which not in
frequently grows acute. Whatever may be the
ultimate results of plans to induce returning
soldiers to settle on the soil-and just now, it
must be admitted, the prospect of that ideal Is
not cheering-the established farmer, he to
whom we look for present production and also
in large measure for present prosperity, is in
urgent need of aid. Labor, Or it's equivalent,
he must have if he is to continue sowing and
harvesting and thus laying ever anew the
foundations of business and industry.
How can that aid be supplied? A strict en-
forcement of rigorous vagrancy laws will
serviceable in their way. But these alone
chinery on the farm will take the place of
many hands and make possible truly great
economies. In this direction, it appears, lies
hope of substantial relief in the labor prob
lem, particularly if there be combined with
the machinery improved systems of general
farm administration
A question of so practical and far-reaching
an import demands, however, vast deal more
than casual discussion or individual opinion
1t demands the concerted, earnest and per-
sistent attention of the States best thought
especially the thought that is bred upon ex-
perience with the problem itself.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
AHobetulSign from Germany.

Prefguring as it does the establishment
of fairly stable and representative Govern
ment with which the Allied Powers can deal,
the result of the German elections is OF
cheering omen. Chancellor Ebert and his
co-workers in the present regime, which mas
appealed to the Liberals of all party groups,
appear to have scored a substantial success.
They have certainly put the Spartacans to
rout-an achievement which Of itself is
notably reassuring.
The defeat of that German cult of the
Bolsheviki was devoutly to be wished for the
sake of Europe and of the world no less
than for the bewildered and suffering people
of Germany itself Were the autocracy of
the HohenzoIlerns to be followed by the
autocracy of an Lenines, appalling, indeed,
would be the problem confronting the true
friends of the Fatherland and the states
manship of the Allies as we'll. The peril is
not yet entirely passed, but at least hopeful
beginning seems to have been made in the
construction of a responsible Government
which the mass of the German people will
voluntarily support
How important this is to the progress and
conclusion of the Peace Conference appears
when we reflect that the contrary would
make negotiations with Germany impossible.
The terms which the Conference formulates,
including demands for reparation and for
future guarantees, will matter little, far
as diplomacy goes, unless there is in Ger
many an established power with which to
deal Otherwise the only course of justice
will lie in complete military conquest and
military occupation for an indefinite time.
This would be an unsavory as we'll as a
costly and thankless task. 1t is to be hoped
that the promise of yesterdays elections will
broaden to noontide fulfillment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

mobile ride. He expects to resume his duties
in connection with the American peace dele
cation within few days.
"Prices will go sky high when all of the
restrictions of the food administration have
been removed" Lieutenant Colonel Adams,
of the quartermaster corps, predicted before
the house military affairs committee in Wash
ington, the other day. The department is
asking the committee for an increase from 4S
to So cents per ration for the next fiscal year.
Americas army, both overseas and domes-
tic forces, will be reduced considerably below
900 before July 1, 1920. General Lord,
director of army finances, made this state
ment to the house military affairs committee
in Washington when asked to explain how
he arrived at an estimate of the amount of
the money Leeded for the army during the
fiscal year beginning July 1, next.
The recent reign of terror during the gen.
Ieral strike at Buenos Aires in the Argentine
republic, South America, was caused by Max
imalists from Russia, Italy and Spain, the Ar
gentine press charges, according to advices
reaching the state department in Washing
ton Only the radical publications refrain
from making the charge The Argentine
workers did not resort to violence at any
time, it is claimed.
Rumor has mentioned Vance Mccormick.
chairman of the war trade board and recent
ly resigned chairman of the national Demo"
cratic central committee, for Americas mem
Der of a commission to be sent to Russia, IL
such is established by the peace conterees.
Mccormick is president of the American war
trade board, Russian bureau, incorporated.
formed some time ago to give economic RELIEF
to Siberian Russia. The bureau is govern
ment agency and is backed by S5,OOO,OOO
capital, all United States government money
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
Get in L inc, Georgia.

That was thought-provoking remark OF
Mr.. Roy D. Chapins at a recent session OF
the American Association of State Highway
Officials. Speaking of the possibilities of
motor transport service for rural communi-
ties, he said:
when you realize that the farmer to-
day is the only big business man who is
forced to supply his own transportation
and this rarely on an economical basis
you can see the great field for rural ex-
press development. I prophesy to you
that in five years there will be a network
of rural express lines on all the main
highways of this country that will cut
down the cost of food, increase the
quantity and still make it more profit
able for the farmer. The volume of
business in dollars and cents is usually
the criterion of profits on an enterprise.
If we furnish better and quicker trans
portation to our rural districts we will
add greatly to the wealth of the country
as a whole, for we stimulate and increase
production and bring the market closer
to the producer"
Mr.. Chapin's prediction is that of widely
informed and thoroughly conservative student
of the subject Certain it is that States
which have adequate systems of highways
will enjoy a progress and prosperity which
those lacking such a system cannot hope to
share. AS one of the great agricultural
States whose upbuilding depends primarily
on the welfare of the farm, Georgia should
take the surest and speedest means avail
able for the establishment of a network OF
good roads throughout her borders. And
such means lie in the proposed State bond
issue for this purpose.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

brothers everywhere, the brothers in freedom,
turn to her and center upon her. If this be
true, as l believe it to be, France is fortunate
to have suffered. She is fortunate to have
proved her people as one of the champions of
liberty, and she has tied to herself, once and
for all, all those who love freedom and truly
believe in the progress and rights of man"
One hundred thousand cotton mill opera
tives are on strike in Bombay, India. They
demand an increased war bonus. There has
been no serious disturbance apart from stone
throwing by non-strikers.
Officials Of Independent packing and stock
yard firms appeared before both the senate
agriculture and house interstate commerce
committees this week in opposition to leg1s-
lation for government supervision of the meat
hacking industry Francis J. Heney, of San
Francisco, who was chief counsel for the fed
eral trade commission in its investigation OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

situations represented in this conference
will participate regularly in some form
of healthful sport
This is so obviously the right and eXpedient
policy that the wonder is it is not already of
nationwide adoption. There are few lessons
better worth teaching, from the primary
school on through the college, than those of
wholesome play. But they cannot be taught,
through system which, aiming at
the development of exceptional few
ignores or negIects the great majority I'm
der sucn system the moral stimulus Of
sports, which is perhaps their chief value, is
largely lost to the school as whole, Just as
certainly as their bodybuilding value IS lost
to so many Individuals
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

Some idea of the high mortality from in
nuenza among troops in camps at home for
the six months period ending December 27,
was shown this week in a report by the sur
geon general of the army. The epidemic did
not get a considerable foothold before the lat
ter part of September and the death rate for
the six months rose to 32.15 per thousand per
year from all causes. The rate from influenza
and pneumonia was 1907 per thousand per
year.
A royalist revolution has broken out in
Portugal, according to a wireless dispatch
from Lisbon Palva Concerto has placed him
self at the head of royalist revolt at Opor-
to, Braga and Viscus and has proclaimed
former King Manuel king of Portugal
Government troops are on their way to sup
press the conspiracy. The wireless dispatch
added that former King Manuel has sent a
telegram to the Portuguese government re-
proving the attempt in his behalf.
In Paris, on Monday of this week, Presi-
dent Wilson made plain that America will
never agree to any peace pact with Germany
that does not give France assurance forever
of protection against a repetition of assault
from an enemy. The president said: The
sum of the whole matter is that France has
earned and has won the brotherhood OF the
world. She has stood at the chief post of dan
ger, and the thoughts of mankind and her
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
AT HOME AND ABROAD

la short, comparatively fiat stretch of trail.
kHere the climber is beyond reach of the mos
quitoes which swarm in the woods at lower
levels; here his horse eagerly welcomes
Ioosened rein and browses among the thick
bunch-grass, before proceeding up the short
remaining distance to the nearest mining
camp.
Many people of the region call it Lazy
Lookout, for not few travellers on hot
summer afternoon have been lured to settle
| their climb weary muscles constantly in the
| bed of needles beneath the twin pines that
| guard Point Lookout, and smoke a restful
| pipe.
! Along the wise yellow ribbon of road which
outlines the base of Mt. Toulou runs the
wider, smooth green current OF the Kettle
river, one of the man. tributaries OF the
mighty Columbia. Across the river are sew
eral of the bigger brothers and sisters Of Mt.
Toulou-all belonging to the Huckleberry
Range. Their broad shoulders are draped in
the sombre green of pine and spruce.
At 8 o'clock in the afternoon, the LATEST
hour of the day at Point Lookout-when the
querulous chirp of cricket sounds as loud
as the scolding voice sharp-tongued
woman the event of the day happens.
Straight across from Point Lookout
around one of the ample curves of Toulou's
sister mountain over the river, creeps
strange black object, like a giant beetle. 1t
! is the daily train from Spokane, bringing
mail, provisions, and news to tn little towns
Of northern Washington. The train shows
| that it fully appreciates it's position in this
pioneer country, for it hustles most important
ly along the towering pines along its track,
and shrilly announces it's approach with a
strident whistle, which echoes and re-echoes
among the hills for many minutes before the
| train appears.
After the train has passed, the watcher at
Point Lookout settles himself once more
among the pine needles and ants, to smoke
another pipe before he finishes his trip to
| the camp in time for dinner.
| The problem of what to do when wagons
or automobiles meet on a mountain road just
wide enough for one vehicle has been solved
| i, the California mountains by system of
rural traffic policemen. Men are stationed at
each end of these narrow places to see that
| traffic moves only one way on a road Tele-
IphOne connection between these guards
makes it possible for road to be used alter
nately for traffic either way.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

stage had been set for such crime as that
the Worlds dispatch describes.
1t would be like awakening from night
mare to learn that this more than twice told
tale is untrue. But there is at present no
proof that it is untrue and while decency and
love of justice live in the world that and
other crimes less conspicuous because their
victims were less conspicuous must be remem-
bered as marking the measure ind defining
the meaning of "Bolshevikism' in Russia
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

the five big packing concerns, also was witt
ness before the senate committee
The death of Prince John, youngest son Of
King George, came SO quickly and unexpect-
edly in London, that there was no time for
the nurses, who were with him. to summon
the king and Queen Mary to his bedside be-
fore he expired.
Colonel E. M. House, who was confined to
his bed in Paris, last week, was so improved
this week that he was able to take an auto
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
THE THRIFT HABIT
By H. Addington Bruce

~ EFORE the great war the thrift habit
X was not one of our conspicuous nation
H. al traits. During the war it necessa-
rly became widespread among us. 1t is much
to be hoped that we shall not relapse into our
former wasteful thrittless ways.
If we no longer are obliged to practice
thrift for war purposes we assuredly ought
to continue to practice it for the national
good-and for our personal good.
TI$ money we put into war bonds and war
savings ce4tifcates-ofteL at the cost OF rig
orous self-denial- was intended to have the
double effect of helping to win the war and
of helping to insure us individually against
poverty and want in the future. The first of
these objects it has splendidly achieved.
The second it can achieve only IT we mold
fast to the thrift habit gained by us in war
time. For consider:
Becoming thriftIess once corresponding
all that we earn, and running needlessly into
debt to crafty desires of the moment-we are
certain to yield to the temptation to draw on
the capital locked up in war bonds and certl-
fcates.
ct won't do a bit of harm to turn some of
that into cash. we shall argue to ourselves.
Later it can be made good again
That may sincerely be our intention. But
alas!
If once we begin to draw on our war saw
ings, the likelihood will be that we shall con-
tinue drawi; g until the whole is gone. Then
we shall be as badly Off as we We-0 tefore the
war forced VI to become thrifty.
When old age comes and we car no longer
earn our own living, this folly will be bitterly
repented. Finding ourselves / the great
army of those dependent on the charity OF
Others the evening of our life will be miser-
able indeed.
There is only one sure way of averting this
the way of resolute, persistent saving OF
money for the future.
If, every week, we have been -,utting aside
a dollar. two dollars five dollars, ten dol
lars for war savings, we should determine to
put aside at least as much for peace savings.
It will be no harder for most of us to dc
this than in the dark days through which we
have been passing.
Copyright, 1919, by the Associated News
papers,
There may De some peril in injudicious
publicity There is vastly more peril, as
history plainly teaches, in judiciOus secrecy.
The man who had an easy time during
the mild winter with his furnace can make
up for it on his spring garden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

limited resources Of the
typical school district and
cooperation from others in
the community, is an inter-
esting story told by Mrs.
Marie Turner-Harvey, chair
man of the National Educa-
tional Association commit
tee on rural schools.
Mrs. Turner-Harvey cites
the Porter school district Of
Adair county, Missouri, as an
illustration of the wonder
full revelations that can be
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24

brought about by modern rural teacher who
is given the freedom to readjust the tradi-
tional course of study and other things to
local conditions.
The Porter school district contains about
nine square miles of prairie farming land and
has a scattered population of two hundred
persons. 1t is contiguous to kirkland, a town
of 10000.
"The Porter school district might have
been in the heart of Siberia" says Mrs.
Turner-Harvey, $50 little was it affected by
it's proximity to this educational center. A
shack, put up by some jack carpenter, and
costing $500 twenty years ago, was more
hospitable to the tramping fraternity than to
the unfortunate eight or ten children COM
PEELED to spend eight dreary months therein
Conditions were appalling. Farming prac-
tees we're poor. 1t is inconceivable that there
could have been such isolation and such ex-
IRENE individualism near a good town.
"There was absolute lack of cooperation
local initiative, and, most tragic of all, lack
of faith in the possibilities of bringing about
a permanent regime of progress.
This outlines the conditions which existed
six years ago in Porter school district.
Intelligent application of modern methods
and concentration of efforts, however, have
wrought many wonderful changes in this par
ticular district OF the "Show-Me'' state.
ment, the following features may now be
found in this community:
A fourishing farmers club.
An active women's club
A poultry club, composed of young people,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
The Journals Service Flag

In honor of the seventy-three Atlanta Jour-
nal men who have entered the service of their
country. The two white stars are in memory
Of Captain Meredith Gray and Captain James
S. Moore, Jr, Journal men, who gave their
lives for our county in France.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
POINT LOOKOUT

High up on Toulou Mountain in Washing
ton state is Point L ,okout This mountain
is only nine miles in airline from the
Canadian border. At Point Lookout there is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-24
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