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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

which abOundS In en-
chanting scenery, remark
able plants. flowers and
animals, and marvellous
works of nature, giving to
the traveller a new sensa-
ton at every turn. Such
is the effect of a trip to
the Paulo Alfonso falls.
To reach Paulo Affon-
so falls 1t is necessary to
take a coastwise vessel
from Pernambuco or Ba-
hia to Penedo. about 30
30 miles up the wonder.
full San Francisco river,
which Is navigable, except
for a short distance on
both sides of the falls, for
over 1000 miles into Bra
I'll. and is full Of interest
from mouth to source.
Penedo is the second
largest city in the state
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

It Is hemmed in by
the hills along It's
banks. so that the
canoa has the full
benefit OF t h g
breeze. which fol-
lows the turns OF
the river.
Between Pene-
do and Piranhas
there are several
towns of impor-
lance, the chief Of
which are Propria
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

and ephemeral towering
plants are then scorched
by the sun. leaving only
a few hardy bushes and
the cacti.
Consisting as 1t does
of a succession of rapids
ending In a fall, opinion
differs as to which point
about Paulo Alfonso one
should first visit. To the
writer the most beautiful
and awe-inspiring portion
is the rapids. One in
viewing them realizes the
truth of the words OF a
noted traveller, that IF
Niagara be the monarch
of cataracts, Paulo At
fonso is assuredly the
king of rapids" Either
as rapids or falls, 1t
stands unique. 1t has
none OF the artificial sur
roundings OF Niagara. mel
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

they would doubtless be devoid of the great
beauty which characterizes them at other pc
RODS
The ideal time to visit the falls is just after
the river has fallen sufficiently to allow one to
cross the numerous rocky ravines through
which, when the river is high, water is rushing
preventing a approach to the true river
bed and the falls. Soon after the freshet, which
is from November to March, the grass springs
up and the plants burst into bloom. Gaudy col
ors then predominant. from the deep yellow of
the trumpet flower the reds and blues OF other
plants the beautiful pink flower Of the "cebolla
brava," which, when eaten cause the death OF
so many animals, to the black seed pod of the
"blackwood" bush and the exquisite white
bloom of the "cereus" which pops open at night,
exhaling its delicate but penetrating odor. After
a few weeks the dry season sets in. The grass
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05
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of Alagoas. Almost opposite Penedo
is the ancient town of Villa-Nova in
the state of Sergipe. The town is said
to have once been an important place,
but now chiefly consists OF tumble
down houses. A large rice-hulling fac
tory is. however. located here. also
large cotton-seed and castor-oil facto-
ries and a cotton gin. The products
OF these factories are shipped to near
by towns.
From Penedo to Piranhas, the head
OF navigation Of the lower San Fran
cisco, or that part OF the river below
the falls district, one has choice of
making the trip either by small double
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

from personal knowledge, though In reality false
ly, OF the difficulties. if not danger, to such
travel.
Though there is individuality in all cities.
more striking In some than in others. yet after
all. a result of civilization. there is so marked
a similarity that tires of most foreign.
cities. This monotony seldom extends to travel
in the interior of country, at least not in Brazil
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

principal stages OF the river
and notes that the cataract
Itself does not change much
in form as a result of vol
ume of water. However,
when the river is in freshet
additional cataracts are
formed by the water pass
ing through the ravines,
which at other times are
dry, and leaping over the
high cliff direct into the
lower whirlpool. The rap
ids, on the contrary. are ma
terially changed by any de-
Walton in the volume Of wa
ter and. were they approach
able when the river Is high,
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1910-08-05

CIV tourists ever have more than
a glance OF very small section
of Brazil, as they travel by large
steamers which only touch at the
more important coast cities and
they accept, without question,
the volunteered advice OF resi-
dent fellow-countrymen who have
never travelled in the interior OF
the country. These speak as II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
Liberals and UnlonistS Now
on Even Terms
Is TO BE HEARD FROM
The Irish Are a Vital Factor-The Sc
eunty Of the Government Is Not
Certain--Pfemier Leaves
England.

London, Jan. 2o.-The standing Of the
parties At o'clock yesterday afternoon
Laborites, sa; Nationalist, "a; Union
ist gains. I24; Liberal.Labor gains, 2ls
net Unionist gains, 1903.
Mf Ward, son Of Mrs Humphrey Ward,
the novelist. has been returned as a
Unionist for the Watford division Of
Hertfordshire By a majority Of 1861
over his Liberal opponent The Union
Isl majority at the last election was 55z.
Thirty more constituencies remain to
be heard from
Sixteen representative Scottish peers,
who viii sit ID the new Parliament, were
elected az Holyrood palace at Edinburgh
the only change being That Lord semp.
Hill replaces Baron Torphieheu, who had
the hardihood to support the small body
Of peers that voted for lie budget.
A. s. Ward, son Of Mrs. Humpbry
Ward, who turned a deficiency Of l,47B
IN the Watfosa division Of Hertfordshife
into unionist majority Of 1851, was
among yesterdays successful candidates.
The novelist played large part in her
sons campaign
William O'Brien again emphasized his
strength in Bis own county 81 Cork,
winning the election for the northeast
division over the official Redmondite can.
didate. W. Abraham. by a majority Of
l,47l ia a total vote of less than 1900
0Brien has now been elected to two
seats. one Of which be must resign
That tile position Of The government i
one d great uncertainty IS not doubted
and experienced politicians are unwilling
10 predict its security for even a few
months until the debate on the speech
from che throne furnishes further evi
ience q The probable trend Of the differ
.nt factions composing the tripartite gov
.rnmsutal majority The success Of tie
Nationalist. who probably
nave a total 81 ten seats introduces the
most interesting ueW factor To The scene.
Tbs feud between the Redmondites and
lie combined 0Bfienites and Healyites
promises plenty Of diversion. and tile
.ival clans can Be depended upon t.
heck each other II the event 81 Al
leaning toward either of the
saxon parties Mr. 0'Bfieu talks of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

openedTpntil Christmas" packages. Con
gress tried to pass q law providing that
those words might be inscribed on a
package without raising the cost for
postage
Some genius il the post Office depart-
ment during the recent Christmas
days decided that che LAW referred only
10 packages % which were attached
printed labels giving the don't open"
warning lie ruled that if the warn.
ing was written on tie package, the lat.
Ter was transformed from merchandise
into letter mail and subject e double the
merchandise rate Of postage
The department. officials held Up hur
dreds Of packages On the ground Of in
sufficient postage and the result was
much confusion and delay
Nelson's bill provides ID language that
cannot be subject to miseonstfuction
that people may write the don't OPEN
notice on package without changing
the rate Of postage,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

President Nichols, the new head Of
Dartmouth college spoke before a dis
tinguished gathering this week a the am
uual dinner Of the Washington Alumni
association. He was warmly received
aud gave a very straightforward speech
ii laying before the alumni his policy.
He used one very homely but effective
illustration to show what, in big opinion.
college education SHOULD Be. He said
that the college should give a general
knowledge of different voeatiens but
should not befog young mans brain
with 50 many details that he would
be like man coming face 70 face with
tree shutting out his view q the
forest He said Che details Of profess
sions and businesses should be mastered
after leaving college.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
Il aRings True

Lyman II EIoves travel festival truly
reflects the Life of the big human FAM
lly at home and abroad It makes us
feel closer To foreign nations so that
they do not seem 50 foreign after ALI.
The great secret Of AIr Howeas eN
hibition is based % tile sound prin
riples that tone touch Of human nature
makes the whole world aein Every
scene rings trne because ii IS So bum
an because It Is imbued With tile Bite
Di the original There is not 10 afti
fetal 8r false note III Il TILL il WhF ii
nary pictures presented II cheap prices
do not deserve comparison with srah
perfect photography Another feature
Is tie great discretion Shown % the
selection and arrangement of the sub
ieets This further enhances the eA
hiHtion to i degree difficult e appra
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
PEARY WINS FIRST ROUND.

Demurrer to Action Instituted for Des-
ecration Of American Flag Sustained.
Elmira, N. g. Jan n The demurrer
interposad BY Robert 2. Peary. discover
er 81 the north pole, ii tho action for
dissertation Of the American nag grow
ing ont of display Of tho famous
North Polk" flag 1t the Hudson Ful-
ton celebration yesterday was snstain-
ed bX Justice Lyon. Roswell R Moss.
Al attorney 81 this city who brought
the action announces he viii carry the
case To the supreme court 81 the United
States The demurrer sustained alleged
that the law IS unconstitutional as it
refers 10 the charge against Peafy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

Out near Banning, California, the IN
dams recently had feast che news Of
which has just reached the Indian Office
here.
IN connection with the merrymaking,
the Indians started TO play game that
looked ike touch tag For home base
they picked cactus plant some dis
lance off. near a vacant shack, While
they were chasing one another around
the desert, The agent IN charge forgot
his troubles and sIumbered
When he awoke finally. lie noted that
the caetus plant seemed to be the chief
point Of interest ia The game Bye and
bye everyone hung around home base
10 much The game grew stale As one
old buck was leaving the cactus plant
the moon came out strong, With the
smooth white desert beneath him and
the glorious moonshine above him and
around him and inside Of him, be felt
inspired 70 perform 4 itile shadow dance
With a couple Of whiskey bottles for
eastauets, 70 The accompaniment Of sew
efal whoops. When his whoop wboop
changed 70 bic, hie,g the agent thought
he would take a look At home base7
There was an old blanket thrown over
the plant and beneath that several
quarts Of bottled II honas and few
shining silver dollars Inside The neigh
boring shack. Be found q Mexican peep
ing out Of the window The greaser'
had pocket fulI 81 those silver dollars
and several cases of booze beside him
Tie had bars az bat the cash regis
ter
The Mexican Is ID another shack now
with lots Of bars and the agent says that
81 the next Indian feast over which
b presides # they pIay tree tag, thsy
viii hnd him on tho top branch, very
very yigilant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

THE bureau Of immigration here hearth
s. suhssribes ID BRET Hartes eharaetefi.
cation 81 Tie heather chiaee Neary
every Day officials are confronted wIfh
another dark trick # re willy Coles.
tails "a esads tie strict exclusion laes
"a the United states
For instance there i the easa IF Toy
THn, recently arrested III tie ehares
Of sufFepttioasly entering tie country
and released because the iminigratioa
bureau refused 70 prefer charges
Tun gave himself Up, claiming ID have
saeaHea into the United States from
Mexico three or four years ago, BE
made the ease against himself % eass
that TIE immigration authorities smelt
ret
They have now decided that rnn i
It's inc q bambooale The government into
paving be- say back b China. His
scheme was artfaly coneoeted III the
first place ha made tie time ii WhieA
ha had been ii Gle United states three
u four years to escape aeporta tiun back
10 NeSiea which would have been Or
dered II tbe immigration Officials Disco
cred that his aatFanee into the United
States occurred less than three years
ago
Thus he stood liable FER deportation
back e China under the exclusion act.
The hureau officials decided that Tun
wa trying 70 work them, and have re-
fused 70 aet ii his ease. They think he
sneakea across The Mexican border dur.
ing TIE last few months, but haven't
any way u proving It although they
know lots 81 other Chinese arc doing
the same thing. Il Il physical im
u cover the whole border
with agents and continuous stream Of
gelestisls pcms il.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
AN Awful REGORl

Every year thousands Of men and
women die Of kidney disease who might
have been cured II its presence had been
discovered IN time and prompt treat
menf with Kidnets adopted. II yon have
bact,aehe. kidney trouble OF other symp-
toms Of kidney disease, begin using Kid
net immediately. Druggists and dealers
seIl it for 50 cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
BRIrIsH pEsrRoYER ARouNp.
The Eden High and Dry in the Dover
Channel

The Eden High and Dry in the Dover
Channel
Dover, England Jan. %. Fifty three
offices and men were saved from the
British torpedo boat destroyer, Eden,
yesterday 81 means Of tic breeohes
buoy
Tie Eden broke from her moorings
during a gale IN Che Channel Thurs.
day night and was driven aground Oft
this place. When the tide reeeded the
destroyer was left high and dry and
badly damaged Her gums. heavy gear
and coal were removed in the hope that
She could be hoated at the next high
tide. Unless this IS possible the destroy
en- will be pounded to pieces. One Of
the small boats Of the battleship Al
bemare, which was engaged IN salvag-
ing, WINS overturned but the fourteen
occupants were rescued
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

Mr.. G. Happy, Hardin, Ray Co., Mo-,
writes: 81 can safely recommend PEI
runa as remedy that viii cure BIZ ca
tarrhal troubles.
art was Of great benefit to me, as II
cured me of catarrh Of the throat, and
/ took very bad cold and had la
grippe last February. II settled IN my
throat and lungs. ! took three bottles
Of Peruna and IL cured me.
II highly recommend it to al who
are sick, and / am glad to add my en-
dorsement to that Of others"
Pe-ru-na for Colds.
Mr.. L. clifford Figg, Jr., 1929 East
Marshall st., Richmond, Va, writes
that when he gets cold he takes Peru
ma, and ttsoon drivesftoutofh issystem.
For several years be was not entirely
well, but Pernna completely cured him.
People who objeetto liquid medicines
cnn now secure PefHna tablets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
ONE HEENzE CHARGE STANDS
Indictments Against Geer and Augustus
Heinze Declared Valid.

New York. jan 20 Judge Houeh, IN
the criminal branch Of the United States
circuit court yesterday denied the mo-
ton d qnash the indictments against
Sanford Robinson Arthur II T1einze
Carlos Waraela. Calvin 0 Seer and
Augustus lieinze TIE Judge also d
aefea that the arguments ef tie fiee
demurrers pending be set for Feb T.
The Indictments charge conspiracy to
obstfuet the administration al Justice
ia The spiritnK away Of books aud pa
pers Of tie United States Copper CONE
pany, while under subpoena.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

trip 70 America and a tour Of the prin-
cipal cities there, with view to justify
ing the action Of his sdherents, as soon
as the preliminary fights IN the House
Of Commons are over
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
CHARGE AGAINST HEPBURN.
Sensation Sprung at the Congressional
Investigation

Washington, Jan. 2aAt the opening
of the afternoon session Of the inquiry
Mr.. Brandeis offered in evidence the
journal of Clarence Cunningham Of wal
lace, Ida, the agent in all the Cunning.
ham claims, which contained tbs entry.
aHave agreed with Mr.. ". 3 Hepburn
II consideration for his services a. 1t.
tarney to carry him for one claim 81
Ito acres II the coal, free Of cost to
him, and he agrees to DO eli our local
work in procuring titles, etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

Leslie Hayford, At one time resident
q Montpelier where be went to school
one Of the clerks il tha immigration
commission, and is doing very excellent
work, BE Is preparing The material for
81 important volume TT BE published
ster On alien eEiminality Mr. Hayfofd
had 3 varied career since leaving
Montpelier aud was for some year il
the Philippines. where DE foomed with
cred Bailey nov chief clerk Of the immi
@ation commission. Until Mr. Bailey
recent marriage the two raomea togeth-
q in Washington and are nov working
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

Mr and Mrs 7. L staples Of ST
Jolinsbury are visiting at tae home Of
Air and Mrs W " husband NJ cleve
Iaad park ga the outskirts of Wash
ingtoa Mrs. Staples and Mrs Husband
are sisters. daughters Of tie late pr
Bullafd q ST john bury MI Staples
vas for several Years q clerk il one of
he drg goods stores Of Barre and Is
ius about 90 SO into business l3r him
self i'll Sit IofHsbHfy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
.DOINGS OF
VERM0NTERS
Who are in Washington by
Choice or Necessity
PLUMLEY GAVE LECTURE
Rep. Foster Made creditable Speech ak
Dartmouth Alumni Banquet--LesIie
Hayford's Work with Immi-
grafton Commission.
washington, D. O, Jan. !

Washington .. @, Jan 20
Congressman Frank Plumley Of Ver-
mont was guest last week Of the Mis-.
souri, society and gave talk upon his
trip down The Mississippi river this fall
IN connection with the Deep waterway
association. Mr. Plumley was also q
guest at the presidents reception at the
White House last week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
SENATOR PERKINS
FALL MADE A JOKE
Nev paper Men Make Merry over Tn.
Jury to Man Who Had Sighted
Them Recently.

hnaton D O. Ian aa News.
papsfneu 81 the National capital arg i
batdeaFd lot II anFegnfates Sc thnts
Senator Hepburn II idaho, who, since
bis spesah 81 last session "a the senate
advocating adjustment Of the press aal
iery ard deuoanoing TIE spoudants
tor their frivolous handling of moment
Gus events hasn't been receiving very
much attention II the public prints 81,
also thinks senator Perkins 81 Calf
fornia. now that The latest example Of
their irrevereaea has been brought 10
Dis attention
a few weeks ago THE California solan
slipped On an icy pavement and bruised
his spine The news speedily reached
Tie headquarters of the California news
paper correspondents One II them be.
came wildly excited
e0h IT only d trivial injury, one of
his colleagues eApostulatad
Trivial injury helilg Che perturhea
one snurted Nv paner viii want ID
pet out AZ extra Just think how he's
hurt Why, lis baekbone's injured %
you bear thaf, And out our way thsy
never knew he had i backbone
Senator Perkins il laying for the joker
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

in TIE same building Mr. Hayford's Sis
ter Is now living IN 81 Johnsbury
II bill introduced By Congressman
Pmmiey becomes Law, it viii place
thirteen Civil war officers lvolunteefsl
who had Fsached the rank 81 major gen
eral and brieadier general on the RE-
tired list This Bill viii give these ofas
GERS the same pay As retired regular
army officers but il only applies 70 Those
50 years Of age Of over The only Yer.
monter affected is Lewis A. Grant IF
Minneapolis Mimi who attained fame
"a tie old Vermont brigade Tie oldest
officer Nho would b affected bY this
bill is Josph A Cooper e St Johns
Kansas. who + over 81 years af age
~ # Y Bogue formerly d Newport,
Vermont, ard graduate Of the Dart
mouth medical college. f ane 81 the
n the George Washington
hospital
G. A.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

AN the Christmas vote would Be east
if the opportunity were presented hi
favor Of bill lust introduced ~ SEN
ater Kuute Nelson Of Minnesota, b cor
rect aa evil that was the source Of much
complaint last month
I'll has to DO with the mot obe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

Congressman Foster made very
creditabie speech Al Do Dartmouth alum.
nj dinner and very gracefully proposed
the toast to Mrs Nichols, wife 81 the
president who was sitting in the bal.
cony watching proceedings Mr. Foster
later IN the evening escorted TIE pfssl
dent of the United states into the ben
quet hall and seated him in The place
Of honor The president was also intro.
duced BIZ man whom Vermont claims
Al son, Hon John Barrett, director Of
the bureau Of American republics The
president asked to Be allowed 70 hear
others speak before he gave Rs taih,
and during this period BE remained ia
thoughtful mood seeming to take in
every detail Of the affair and 70 be rel
volQing Ia his mind Els mprasi sion of
bauquets ii general his FIRST remark
indicated that this was the ease. for bel
said tIat rs he looked around 1t the
usual banquet setting and breathef inI
the cigarette smoke and spirit n might
have been 81 any ane 81 d number 81
Wasbington's banqnethabIt functions,
and chat the prasenae q Ambassador
Bryce. Ambassador JBsseand. aIinele
joe ana others furnished frame that
et bis tongue to going His picture 81
Dartmouth man was one who wa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

T couldn't belp thinking q ! heard
Uncle joe Cannon the most uniqus
and picturesque character ID ode banquet
hall, paying Tribute 70 some n the
men II this country uho have dane
things without 8 college edueation ANA
especially whom he toid HI BE own char
aeteHstic speech ana easturs b TIE saa
see aHd strength q lincoln who was
criticised and DAMNED from every side
thai perhaps Che peaker was thinking
n bis own life and pc criticisms That
afe now being asaped upon him # this
limo and chat ha had Tue consciousness
of right and duty Still 70 perform and
that Re intended d stand 81 his guns
believing flat time only would reveal his
eWe worth And who ean ten what 25
ears will bring forth There may he
different attitude then toward CHS
man who was keeping store when he was
sixteen and VINO IL now pres ding as
aeakcr 81 the House Congressman Me
Call of Massachusetts, ho recently
wrote a thoughtful article 81 Cannon Hi
the Saturday Evening Post with mnea
feeling expressed The regFet that The
magazines who are attaekiug the man
hould thus attempt e wreck 50 brilliant
aud grand 4 career The president too
showed ID his eSpre ion Ills regard fnT
the ability of The sell-made Cannon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
sioo A WEEK FROM rips.
Waters Wife Exposes Financial Sc
crets.

New York Jan. 2a.--I asking for
alimouy from William Vending, Wal.
dorf Astoria waiter, Mrs. Vending
made affidavit in the supreme court yes,
terday that his income from tips alone
amounts to ct least 800 week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

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I Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio. !
5 Gentlemens / have used Peruna I
! and find that itcannot be equaled 81
a tonic, as well as a cure for coughs, I
: colds and cntarrh.
You are authorized to use my
I photo with testimonial IN any pub !
! LEGATION.
Joseph II. Chase,
( sO4 Tenth st., Washington, D. 9.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29

in TIE same building MI. Hayford's SIS.
Ter j. now living IN 81 bloomsbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-29
Cold and Ia GrlDpe.

s04 Tenth ST., Washington. D. g.
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