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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
HIS MODEST REQUEST.

They had been married all of TWEEN
ty-four hours.
"Cordelia, dear he inquired eagerly,
do you still love me?"
why. of course L do, Clarence. you
foolish old darling" she answered.
Are you willing to prove it?''
Sure thing. But how can I?''
by changing your complexion. The
kind you are using now doesn't taste
good TO me.'-Detroit Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
SCARED OUT.

"why did the Earl break the en-
gagement?"
"Oh, he became afraid, when he
found out her father was president
of life insurance company. that the
old man would appoint him a vice
president or give him some other kind
of a job that would make it necessary
for him to at least memorize he fig
ures referring to the assets and llabil-
s."-Chieago Record Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
Civilization VS.. Football.

1t is stated that the gift of s150.00o
recently received by Columbia uni
versity was given as the result of the
university's action In abolishing foot
ball. The money was given by Mrs.
Maria II. Williamson OF New York
City to endow a chair for instruction
in the origin and development of civil
ization.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
LOOKING FOR JOKES.

"What could that spruce, man-about-
town looking gentleman possibly want
with an almanac?" asked the drug
store lounger. .
"Oh. he finds 'em useful in his bust
ness" responded the druggist. HE
writes comic operas
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
wnERE HE Hangs our.

Hello. old man. said the friend.
Where did you spend your vacation" ?"
"Oh. : always go TO the same place."
the Fool-killer replied In summer
you will always find me at the rapids
of Niagara"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
A sCIIEAIEE.

'Kin youse let me have dollar, sir:"
asked Erayed Fagin
why should l give you a dollar?"
growled the citizen addressed.
ANDREW Carnegie has promised me
dat amount when kin raise Il similar
sum-"
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A DIPLOMAT.

"Dear old Henry! 1 am glad he is
so fortunate"
How fortunate?"
why, he just told me that marriage
was the grandest institution on earth"
Yes, heard him. but didn't you no.
tice that his wife was present Y'-Hous-
ton Post.
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KEPT HER WORD.

Tess-"So you're really engaged to
him. 1 thought you said you wouldn't
marry him il he We're the last man
in the world
Jess-"Well- he isn't, is he:'-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

Twelve million six hundred thousand
is the estimate of the number of the
famous Rocky Ford cantaloupes
shipped from the Rocky Ford district,
n Colorado, last season.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
THE AIR HE FELT.

knicker-"Do you ever feel music in
your feet?''
Bocker-"Yes, but it's mainly Green
lends icy mountains" New York sun
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
Custom pIeases Fair Sex.

In Venice the women of the lower
classes accept tributes to their beau
ty from perfect strangers as mat
ter Of course. 1t is considered not
only proper but polite to compliment
n T.. sing maiden on the charm of her
Deautiful eyes or complexion. If one
treAds on the skirt of pretty woman
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind, Bleedingt ProtrudInx Piles, DRUG
gists authorized 10 refund money n PAz0
OINTMENT fails to cure In to II days soc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
JUST so.

what becomes of joke when it
gets too old for the almanac:"
''The theatrical program gets it
them
And from there it's but step to the
musical comedy. eh?''
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
MONEY REFUNDED.

"How're you making out at the opera
house?'
1--WE turned 'em away last night"
"Grwan.'
"Fact. Sixteen of 'em. Manager
said it was no use burnin' gas for Il
nine dollar house."
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
AN EARLY REFoRMER.

Il am looking" said Diogenes, "for
an honest man.
And when you find him, what are
you going to tlo:"
Ssh. I'm not going TO find him.
Ton Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

that Allcoch's are the original and only
genuine porous plasters; all other so-called
porous plasters are limitations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

you say that you made some good
New Years resolutions. What bad
habits did you decide to puit?' only
one. resolved to quit being Il gutter"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
Worth Knowing

a lazy mans idea of success Is to be
unable 10 md work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

wed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

Originator of the Tin Foil Smoker Pack.
age The man who has made Lewis
Single Binder Straight Sc Cigar famous
among smokers throughout the West
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15
r.. & (.
TQdfllilfO0l91fiy iii
Vala!(gy 81
FLEA. Ely. Ellie

a hea and fly IN fiue.
Were imprisoned; now what could they do:
SAID the fly, Let us hee7
Let us fiy," said the flea.
And they flew through flaw in the flue
Our Dumb Animals
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

one has only TO say Pardon, beauti-
full girl to receive the most dazzling
smile and a Low In return for the
awkwardness. AT cafes frequented by
the people II IS the custom for wait
ers TO say. when placing chair for
one OF the women. Take this seat,
beautiful blonde" or. sit here, lovs-
ly brunette" as the case may be.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-02-15

which. luckily, was soft, end he had
no bones broken. but was stunned.
While he was lying there. some one
informed Mr. Baker of the accident,
and he went Immediately 20 see Tim,
who had just opened his eyes. He
asked Tim II he was hurt. and how he
came to fall. Tim answered:
Il don't know. Mr.. Baker; l trlpped
on something up there. But" he ad-
ded. 4it doesn't make much differ
ence; sure had to come down for
some nails, anyhow"
Whereupon Mr.. Baker. trying to
keep straight face, remarked: We'll.
Tim, like to see man do thing
quickly. but the next time you want
Fails | prefer that YOU come down on
the ladder. even if 1t takes little
more time. - Boston Herald.
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"Did Maud and Clara kiss anu make
up:"
''They kissed and spoiled their make
up."-Illustrated Bits.
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BRYAN'S ADVICE TO TRAVELLERS
Educational Va1ue of a Tour of the
LII World--Shorter Trips Outlined

comes nearest to Europe and America,
and the difference between the Orient and
the Western world is so striking that no
one visiting southern Europe should miss
the Nile and the BospOrus. One can proiita-
bly, spend weeks and even months about the
shores Of the Observation-Disclosures, Asia
Minor and Europe all touch upon this great
inland sea.
ALONG THE MRDITERRANEAN.
Without leaving its shores one can study
he most opposite types which the human
race has produced and at the same time
study The history Of the Oldest periods
known to man. Egypt should be visited
before the end Of March, while April is the
best month for a trip to Palestine.
In Italy alone one could occupy a winter.
Rome. the centre Of the Catholic world
and the home OF the Casars, il a most
fascinating city.
There are no mOsaics like those Of st.
Peters and few galleries equal to those
of the Vatican, while masterpieces of
~sculptors and painters are to be found
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state, and many scisntists have visited the
grove to examine the specimens.
Back Of the bluff, which is tntrinsIcaaly
worth only a few thousand dollars, 10 tbs
estate Of a New York man which has been
in the possession Of his family for many
years and which has been developed at
great expense. This quarry would not only
mar the river scenery and destroy the
grove which crowns it. but render the sur
rounding region undesirable as a summer
resort.
There is plenty, OF this rock inland, but
the quarryman wants TO be on tidewater.
1t reduces his haulage charges. His agent
has quietly informed the city man. however,
that he will sell him the bluff for 100000.
The first time attention was publicly
called to the advisability Of quarrying
operations In the Highlands was about
1912, when Prof. w. W. Mather wrote up
the geology OF this region for the natural
history Of New York which the state was
publishing. The Storm King and Break
neck quarriss ware then in operation, and
Prof. Mather discussed the usefulness OF
the Highlands rocks and pointed out many
places where quarries might b Q started
with advantage.
It would be a bold State geologist who
would to-day openly advocate the location
of q~uarries IN the Hudson Highlands, for
the people, while recognizing The necessity
of obtaining stone, fail to see why in order
TO reduce the expenses of the stone men
the finest bits OF landscape about New York
should be ruined.
Fortunately, no such )inroads as have
marred the Palisades and he hills above
have as yet been made on the Highlands
rocks. As one enters the Northern Gate at
Cornwall and sails southwark he finds the
scenery almost as beautiful as 1t must have
been a century ago.
II it were considered advisable end pos
sible for the State to acquire jurisdiction
here there would logically be included in
the reservation such points as Breakneck.
Mount Taurus. Anthony's Nose. and Mantle
Mountain. OF the east bank Of the river;
and Storm King. Gro Nest. Bare Rock Noun
tain, Bear Mountain and Dunderberg on
the west bank. Beyond the peaks on the
west bank there is a wild lake country
immeasurably superior TO anything which
may be found in the much higher Catskills.
Most nature lovers would much prefer to
AVE this hill country remain as it is, as to
condition and state OF ownership. wild.
and free to whoever desires to roam it's
forests, Just as they would like to see the
Adirondacks Jack in their old, untamed
condition: but sentiment is likely to stand
little chance against business and enoroach-
ingp population unless the State steps in and
takes possession.
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sleep gives one a sensation not soon for
gotten.
A railroad across Norway brings Chris
tiania within a days ride Of Trondhjem,
and from Christisnia to Stockholm is an
other day.
Stockholm Is sure TO charm the visitor
1t is a beautiful town, beautifully situated
It stand where the waters Of h lakes
and the ocean meet.
Several days can be spent in Stockholm
to advantage, and then one il prepared
for the boat ride to st. Petersburg, one Of
the rarest experiences that one can find in
travel. The boat wends its wa through
islands almost the entire distance.
A weeks stay at St. Petersburg will
give an opportunity for an inspection Of
the capital of the greatest Of the nations
measured by territory and one of the
greatest measured by population. Here
one has a chance to learn something OF the
Greek Church with its splendid c~athedrals.
rivalling the cathedrals of the Roman
Catholic Church.
Moscow is even more distinctly Russian
than Stt Petersburg and the art gallery
there SURPRISES the one at st. Petersburg
in its collection of the works Of Russian
artists. Tolstoi's summer home is not far
from Moscow and many take advantage
of the trip TO see the greatest of living
philosophers.
A THREE MONTHS TRIP AND o DEAN.
The ride from St. Petersburg to Moscow
and from Moscow to Warsaw gives a very
good view OF the interior Of Russia, and
one can stop of at almost any place and
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mr. WILLIAM IHNN,saS PRYAy.

"H q w AblHN NJ INsNNfNtN ihAAN
C0pyri1t', i9od, 2g J0sept -. B9aiss -'op2n0h IN
creH nrt1m ~ Ri11S ReeertCd.
LINroLN, Nrb., Oct. a.--We have found
the tsip around the globe far more in
strlctive than we had expected, though it
wa mlde for clucltionil reasons.
There is 50 much 70 see and learn that
one can occupy an indefinite time in tra.el.
We set apart a'Year Tor the trip aud reached
home siA teen days Within the limit. .
Those who have followed these letters
will admit T think. that we have covered
"A great deal or ground and seenra great
deal OF the world, II we were repeating.
the trip hardly know Of any country that
we could. afford T. Leave out, and | am
satisfied that il Is better - start frCm the
Pacifc Coast thhn from The Atlantic.
One could make the trip IN half the time
that We spent and Sea a great deal. but he
oan see moro if he has a year or two to
spare for the journey. If one desires TO
make the trip in six months he should set
apart about two months for ocean travel.
He'could then devote two weeks 20 Japan.
ten days 20 China, a week to Manila, three
weeks TO India, a week to Egypt. two weeks
to the Holy Land, n week TO Greece and
Constantine pie and the rest Of the time
~ 1A'NfN' ~ SS NAiAbAkA SbA'b NONllAA
require ten days or two weeks moro, but the
Hermit Kingdom is different from any
other country and its queer people are
worth seeing.
Very few of the tourists nave visited
Pekin, and yet it is in some respects tn Q
most Interesting of the Chinese cities. The
Manchu element of the Chinese popula-
ton, the ruling element, can be- seen only
at Pekin or in the northern districts.
The Great Wall is near Pekin, and the
wall around the city Of Pekin is even more
imposing than the Great Wall itself. The
Altar OF Heaven, the most beautiful and
elaborate sacritcial altar on earth. is in
the suburbs OF the Chinese capital and in
Itself well repays a visit.
Until recently Pekin could only be entered
from the sea by way Of Tientsin. The rail-
road, however, from Pekin to Hankow was
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HE GOT HIS TICKET.
LAM or Takirs Not without Drawbacks
for Common Folks.


Yankee ticket agents ave their troubles,
but at least they are spared such incon-
venient patrons as the Adrocd.e OF India de.
scribes in the following:
Mohammed Che apparently is allowed hy
the particular railway company whose line
passes through his part Of the country 10
ride without a ticket, for the simple reason
that he can always procure a ticket by un-
known means IL he wishes to. The inspeo-
tors have now given up asking him.
Some years ago he happened to be al q
certain station where he was not known and
asked the booking clerk for a ticket to an-
other station a little way up the line. The
clerk produced the ticket, which Mohammed
Che proceeded to take.
When asked for the money he confessed
he had not any with him; whereupOn tbs
clerk took back the ticket. Mohammed chs
merely shrugged his shoulders md sat down
quietly OF the platform to wait.
1t was about half an hour before the de-
parture OF the train. Very soon intending
passengers began to arrive and ask for
tickets. What was the booking clerks con
sternation when he found that there waa
single pigeonhole was empty
The number OF applicants for tickets
began 70 swell n there was soon almost
a mob OF angry and perspiring people
hEouhu tne opening ne poor clerk did nos
know TO do. There he was without \
single ticket and every minute the time as
which the train was due drew nearer.
At last Mohammed Che looked up and said
that II the clerk would give him his ticket
he would see what he could do. The POOR
man, In despair. consented.
He then turned around, and lol in ono
pigeonhole was a single ticket 70 the placs
whittier the old magician wished 20 20.
Having handed this over he turned around
again Ind 10 his abiect a~stonishment every
Pigeonhole now buIged with tickets.
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about completed when we were there. and
this greatly facilitates travel through the
interior. II one goes through Corea, it is
best to 60 on to Pekin by water and then
20 down on the railroad to Hankow and
down the Yangtse River to Shanghai.
TIE FILIPNos R STUDYING.
Every American who visits the Orient
should spend some days in the Philippines.
He owes it to his country to do so.
II he will visit the schools he will be con-
WINGED that there is increasing intelligence
In the islands, and he will not doubt that
the people want Independence. An in
spection OF the factories will prove that the
F~lipinos are industrious as well as in
feIigent.
It takes about two weeks TO go from
Singapore TO Java and return, but we re-
member that visit as one OF the most de-
tghtful parts OF the trip. The ruined
tsmple at Boro Boedoer, the delicious
fruits, the terraced hills, the ~far-reaching
rice fields and the shady drives Iinger in
ones memory.
To visit Ceylon, Burma and India requires
o good deal OF travel upon the Bay Of Bengal.
We went to Ceylon, then back to Burma, then
on to Calcutta.
Some go TO Burma and then to India.
and return to Ceylon from Bombay, but
NIL three OF these countries are interesting,
and one can hardly afford to pass by any
Of them. Burma Is the home OF Buddhism,
and one can learn more OF the worship OF
Buddba here than anywhere else. The
yellow robed priest with his begging
bowl is e~verywhene present.
PALESTINE NOT TO BE sKIPPED
have already discussed India and Egypt
somewhat in detail, n 10 traveller need
be urged to visit these countries. Palestine,
however, is skipped by 20 many travellers
that I may be pardoned a word Of advice.
OF all the countries which we visited
none interested US more than the Holy
Land, and no member OF Christian church
can afford 10 visit southern Europe or pass
through tho Suez Canal without seeing that
portion Of Asia which is mmortalized by
Bible history. The ruins at Baalbec. in
some respects the most remarkable in The
world, attract many to Beyrut, Damascus
and the L~ebanons. but the Sea OF Galilee,
Jerusalem and tho Jordan nave lessons
for tho tourist Of far greater importance
than can be derived from the ruins Of
heather temples.
b. HoRTgR n
II the reader lacks either time. ~inclina-
ton or means for q trip o tho world
he will find one Of the shorter trips TO Europe
only second In interest and value. The
Mediterranean trip is very popular.
This. according. TO It's length, permits
a visit to Gibraltar. Alexandria, Cairo,
Palestine, Constantinople, Greece n Italy
From Gibraltar IL Is a short trip TO Granada.
Cordova and Madrid, and our own expert
ence esds'm me to commend this trip to tho
tsaveller.
At Cairo and C~onstantinople the Orient
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on every hand. The old Roman Forum
is the mecca OF the student, and the Coliseum
is still a wonder, defying rs it has the
storms OF nearly 1000 years.
At Naples one sees Vesuvius and lava
beds formed but a few months ago. At
one place the stream Of lava poured through
an archway and hardened AZ it cooled.
When we were there the lava was like
stone and could with difficulty be broken.
At Florence one sees the best specimens
Of modern sculpture. and at Milan he visits
one OF the most famous Of the European
cathedrals.
Venice is in a class by itself. No other
city rivals ii in u~niqueness. It's streets
are canals; and gondolas are the vehicles
in which ~potentate, priest and plebeian
ride. It draws visitors from all over the
world and sends them away after a short
visit, glad that they came and equally
glad to escape from the dampness OF the
place.
ETC OF A SUMNER TOUR.
II one desires a summer trip he can fnd
few journeys more delightful than those
through Switzerland and along the Rhine.
Lakes, rivers and mountains -these are
to be found in abundance, with cities enough
TO supply the population n hotels to ac-
commodate the tourists.
II one would combine pleasure with in
struction he car profitably employ con-
siderable time in visiting the German
universities at Heidelberg and LeiUsic
and the art galleries at Dresden and Mu-
mich. The cathedral at Cologne. it may be
added, Is by many preferred to the ca
thedral at Milan.
The northern portions OF Europe are ven
more inviting to the summer tourist than
Switzerland or the Rhine. The lakes OF
Ireland and Scotland and the seacoast
resorts OF England and Holland give rest
and recuperation to multitudes yearly.
II / were going to suggest a summer
trip it would be as follows: Leave New
York early in June, land at Liverpool, cross
over to Newcastle and take a steamer for
Bergen, Norway.
A week can be spent delightfully."- in the
fjorde and on the lakes in the neighborhood
OF Bergen. Such a combination OF deep
water and rugged mountain sides, rushing
streams and crystal lakes is hard to find.
Then let the tourist proceed to Tron-
dhjem, the ancient capital, where King
Haakon was recently crowned, From
/ Trondhjem the traveller can reach the
Arctic circle in a little more than a day.
THE MIDNIGHT Sun.
While a days stay in sufficient in the land
Of the midnight sun II the sky Ia clear, 1t
Is better to allow ones self two or three
days lceway, as IL is often cloudy in this
latitude and at this time OF the year. The
midnight sun must be seen to be appre-
ciated. No description can do IL justice.
To pass from day to day with no interven-
ing night, TO watch the sun linger for a while
In the north near the horizon and then bc-
gin q new days work without q moments
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learn something OF the village life Of the
Russian peasant.
Several days can be occupied in Berlin
and other points Of interest can be easily
reached from Germany's capital. Copen-
hagen, the capital of Denmark. is only
half a days ride distant. Hanover, Ham,
burg, Brussels, Amsterdam and The Hague
are all within easy reach.
In Germany one has an opportunity to
learn a great deal about forestry, agricul-
ture and landscape gardening. The parks,
groves, shady drives and boulevards fur
nish the American traveller with many
suggestions, while the battlefield of Water
loo and the lowlands of Holland will ever
be interesting to the student Of history.
The tour can be completed by a visit to
Paris and London. The social season in
the latter city ends early in August with the
adjournmen mt OF Parliament.
In three months time one can make this
northern trip and return with a fund Of in
formation about the countries and their
peoples which could never be collected
from books. 1t is not an expensive trip.
even for first class travel, and the accom-
modations furnished by the steamers and
the railroads for second class passengers
are such that one can reduce his expenses
considerably without discomfort.
SEE AMERICA FIRST.
But let me add that one does not have to
leave America to find places Of interest
and that no one can justify a trip abroad
until he has become acquainted with his
own country. Europe has no summer re-
sorts that surpass the cities on the st. Law
renoe, on our northern lakes and in the
mountains Of the West.
In America one can nave every variety.
from salt sea bathing to mountain climbing,
with fishing thrown in. In natural scenery
there Is nothing in Europe which SURPRISES
the Niagara, Yellowstone Park and the
Yosemite Valley OF California.
There are/nO agricultural views which
surpass those in the valleys Of the Ohio,
the Mississippi and the Missouri, and for
a restful winter trip Hawaii. Mexico and
Cuba offer attractions that are unexcelled.
While the Western Hemisphere h not so
old in It's civilization, the only advantage
that the Orient and Europe can furnish
il in their variety Of races, customs and
religions.
In natural scenery America satisfies all
expectations. Nothing but the Himalayas
offers more sublime heights and the earth
has no other chasm equal to the Grand
Canon Of Arizona. After one has seen
the wonders Of America and the possibilities
Of its soil, its institutions and Its people,
he can go abroad with the assurance that
he will return, more widely informed,
II IL true, but more intensely American han
before.
There il no country like ours, whether
IL be measured by the bountiful gifts OF
the Creator or by the works OF a In all
that goes TO make q nation great materially,