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The San Francisco call., 1910-02-20

friends. Her aloofness is not pleas
ant habit, and it approaches very
near to meanness
1t is the settled belief of some who
are naturally contentious that those
who find it impossible TO accept are
themselves the parsimonious. and be
that as, it may, the prevalent idea of
a return does not imply a generous
spirit.
Have t. ask yourself. "ever given
anything in the hope of return %
or foe. or stranger. The equivalent
idea rarely enters into the mind of
the giver. 1t is not present in the
that certain type of woman who de-
clines the gift ION principle"
She it is who lives rigidly up to her
obligations (or down to them) and
discourages all generous friends,
fearing to incur further obligat ations.
This not very pleasant woman ex-
cludes all impulse from her own ac-
tions: hers Is a well-thought-out
code. She is ever. just. but her jus
What might have been her generos-
fly, had she allowed it play in youth,
has hardened into self satisfaction
necessary and without involving her
self in continued obligations. 1t is
her further satisfaction to repay
at once. and this also for reasons of
obligation or so-called justice.
They cannot always help this. these
unfortunate women whose pride forbids
them the warmth of an interchange OF
civilities. Pride it is. Unnecessary. un-
healthy pride belonging to the narrow
woman
That broader. happier. care-free type
of woman. like whom we all yearn to
be-she of the generous. hearty make
up-just takes things as they come.
She knows they meant WELL" and she
loves them for it.
Return it? Not in the least will she re-
turn iti She may give them something
some time, when and because she
wants to, but not to pay them back.
But she will 90 a great. great deal for
somebody else. She will pass the favor
along.
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10 do " Aonltl ,
how many wom-
en- hesitate TO
decide on buying
or spending un-
til they have re-
ferred the ques-
tion TO their hus-
bands. Nor are
they wives Of
poor men. TO
whom the pur-
chase OF one
thing means the
sacrifice of an
other. 1t may be
a necessity. be-
cause the hus-
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"A ER. JAMES MONTGOMERY mount
NI ed the high brownstone steps
AYA with a conscious air that he was
decidedly looking his best. His tailor
had exerted himself and Monty" as
she had often called him, was hand
some at his worst. So a most ire
sistible combination was ushered into
the cozy reception hall by the neat
little maid. He glanced quickly over
the field of attack. for let it be, strictly
understood that James Montgomery had
called ITO make Her sorry He fully
intended to monopolize the limelight,
to the everlasting detriment and ruin
OF the husband.
Well. the room was not so bad. BY
Jove, A piece of the real Georgian
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q YRS is a country which bows down
TO ability, a country where brain
~ rules. md the power to do things
is Of more consequence than ancestry
or fortune. The more highly educated.
the more skilfully trained, are the
women as well as the men, the more
esteemed they are. the happier they
are and the more effective service they
render The world.
Aside from the money-making posi-
bilities Of a trade or profession. the girl
so trained makes q better wife and
mother. It requires no arguments to
prove that the wife who has the broad
er outlook which comes of business
life can more surely understand. coun-
sci and sympathize with her husband
in his career. She will more easily and
economically administer her household
IN accordance with business principles
She will adjust her duties TO a system,
have fewer difficulties with her serv-
ants and a greater self-control. With
out a doubt such a woman is more
companionable, more helpful and more
satisfactory as a wife than the cling
ing vine.
The woman who has mastered one
thing well enough TO support herself
by il viii have added 10 her require
ments as a wife. and she viii have a
poise. a feeling OF confidence and a
noint OF view that VIII be OF inestimable
assistance in the management and
training OF her children. She viii strike
a saner balance in determining the rel
ative importance Of things. and having
come in personal contact with CONNER
ctal life she will be better fitted TO pre-
pare her children 70 meet its Difficult
ties. enjoy Its pleasures profit by its
lessons and avoid its pitfalls. She will
tnstiu such principles OF conduct and
of business as VIII render their path TO
good citizenship. successful enterprise,
high and Ia ppy living sure and safe.
We must never forget that in the
mothers hand lies the future of the
home and the nation. All that she is,
for good or evil. goes TO her children
as heritage.
There IS a saying "Old heads for
counsel which only means that age
stands for experience. and Of expe-
~fence wisdom is born So that
woman is the best mother, the safest
adviser, who is best Informed and
->ast capable.
There seems TO be a mistaken no.
tion among a certain class tiiat to.
educate a girl or make her sefI-sup-
porting will bias her against matrl-
mony This statement though often
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band requires it. 1t may be cour-
tesy, or merely a habit established in
honeymoon days and since persisted
in. Whatever the reason. it needs con-
sideration.
The woman who does this from ne
cessity is to be pitied. because it
shows how much a slave she hasNbe-
come She acknowledges at once her
inferiority TO herhusband. She is not
capable of filling competently the posi-
ton In the home which she was
elected to occupy. Any woman who
can be intrusted with the important
functions of wife. and mother can
surely be permitted to handle part.
at least. of the family funds.
Did you ever observe & woman look
ing at something she wanted very
much. notice the expression OF pleas
ure fade into one OF doubt and final
resignation as she remarked. ''Ill wait
and see''? In her heart there was
fear that the husband would disap-
prove, and ii was easier to forego her
desire than to take chances on a do
mestic disagreement. For the man
with this meanness of nature can
make things very unpleasant.
The other day / was present in
home where-a woman was explaining
a very fine course in history to several
young ladies. 1t was very beautiful
and very helpful. and her listeners
were much interested. AS one of the
young women was about to take il a
young man came into the room. With
meaning look, he shook his head en-
phatically. she hesitated and finally
reluctantly abandoned the purchase.
The facts which give light to this oc-
currence are these: The girl is a
srbooI teacher her knowledge of his
her unfinished education
as much as possible. The man is to
be her husband. unless a merciful
is here: What kind of a husband will a
man make who before marriage as
sumes so much authority over his
future bride as to dictate how she shall
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NNE of our poets compares the close
of gorgeous day to "the smile
~ Of gracious woman
Graciousness well becomes the older
woman. but there is little hope of its
clinging in sufficient quantity to cheer
the failing years II it be not encouraged
in youth Our young people are not
taught graciousness today. and middle
life is so strenuous "a as to stifie what has
The gift goes out upon its well-mean-
Ing pleasant way g as 2 an unconscious u test
Men are neither blessed with an over
abundance of gifts nor burdened with
scrupIes as to their acceptance They
look at the pleasant surprise. they like
it COR don't). and accept it smilingly
enough. and that's the last of it, but
women protest their unwillingness TO
being thought "a recipient They are,
as rule, ayerse to accepting presents
and none too gracious in their methods
of thanking.
tactful woman forgets her tact, and
the absence of it pals upon her
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Perpetual Youth is Yours

oU old long have mind OF your own
youthprovokng possess mind To realize this mena
condition. habit OF argu
read such these before full of human interest
back number; Touch with every
thing about When find yourself beginning drop out you are
old need of medicine of mental stimulus You have
reached landmark which viii have climb would go on
where will have to
discover what mas the bump n the road
The and for will help
and the respond the
pull
there's something valy wrong wi you
IF viii be stirred action by the
domestic side of life purred further effort the personal
side Our make general appeal and of the
Family
cussion children will
will
spirit If 5 coming
The medicines the shelf Find which
need
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silver-must have been a gift from a
rich relative. Never expected to wipe
the feet upon a rug like that in the
hall, either. But still, you never can
tell these days whether the house has
been furnished by the happy couple or
by the invited guests.
He wondered whether he was very
much missed at the wedding. He meant
that his absence should be felt, and he
had hoped that she would ask for him;
but his faithful retainers and hench-
men failed to give him any satisfactory
report on the awful hiatus due to his
absence.
A soft, sweeping rustic of silk sound
ed on the stairway. James gave
one quick brush over his glossy black
hair, drew down the corners of his
mouth and looked up.
She entered with outstretched hands
and gave him hearty shake.
Monty" she exclaimed. Why.
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expend money she herself has earned;
who interferes with her educational
ambitions and has her already so in
timidated and so far under control as
to cause her TO relinquish what would
mean so much 70 her and to her chill
dren? What can she promise her
self? prophesy that that man will
be niggardly with his income and DOM
ineering in household affairs. He will
keep her. in constant subjectiOn 10 his
selfish nature and there will be no
sweetness in her life. He will be her
lord and master. not a congenial COM
rade. giving as well as taking A pros
pect which should give her pause.
As a matter OF courtesy. it is
pretty idea to mention the anticipated
purchase Of something OF equal inter-
est to both. In such case there is no
restraint or fear OF consequences should
a consultation not be previously held
When a woman becomes a partner in
the new home. IL is presupposed that
she is capable OF realizing the relation
ship. She should not accept the posi-
ton en- other than equal terms Her
dignity should not be insulted by con-
CElllClSulS VI hCL AAAoAo , SAAA---~ a.
constant espionage Of her expenditures
If she can be trusted with such precious
merchandise as her husbands honor
and her children's souls. can one not
take chances on the less vital matter
OF the family purse?
Occasionally 1 meet a woman who has
made it a rule to share with her hus-
band all her thoughts and schemes for
the mutual welfare Of the home She
likes TO have his opinion whenever con-
siderable expenditure or decided changes
are in contemplation. She does not
make up her mind quickly. but looks
at the question from all sides. and this
leads to her husband as being one side
OF the compass. This couple are COM
rades in the true sense. They consult
with the sole desire Of arriving at the
best possible decision Consequently
they discuss nationally and conclude
wisely. No friction arises meanwhile
and no ones dignity Is offended
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HAVE heard that
in your paper. IL
a n y where. o n
outsider-one OF
the dear public
can get a hear
ing. Is this true,
and may I speak
out my mind so
that those who
run may r 3 a d?
l hope most sin
cerely that the
person who wrote
"Alo n e in q
Guestroom" for
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Live Now

DON'T spend all your time getting
ready to live. but live now!"
~ There will never be a time when
you will be any nearer ready. The
mere fact that you are aiming in the
right direction proves it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-08-05

and Gararu in the state of Sergipe. and S. Bras.
Traipu and Pao dAssucar, in the state Of AlaGoas.
All Of these places are OF sumcient interest to
warrant short stops. They are tho river ports
of large sections in which cotton. beans. corn,
rice and cattle raised In large quantities.
Rice is chiefly raised along the river itself and
in ponds formed adjacent thereto when the river
is in freshet.
Pao d'Assucar is called because Of a large
nlll on the river front which resembles sugar
loaf. but, unfortunately for the town, 1t acts ~
a barrier to the wind and causes the sand to be
thrown up in such quantities that the portion of
the town adjacent thereto has to be periodically
excavated
Piranhas is a picturesque village built in ter
races around the curve of practically barren
hill. At this port hears much of the 'piran
has" or scissors fish. terror along the whole
San Francisco river. though said to be in greater
numbers here than elsewhere This nsh has
peculiar shaped head with serrated teeth bent
backward. it is of carnivorous propensitfes ire
quently attacking and biting pieces out OF ami
mails which go down to the river to drink Even
men are said to have been victims to 1t.
From Piranhas there is railroad to Jatoba,
u miles distant. where navigation for the upper
oan francisco is resumed. A little than
half way to Jatoba is the Falls Station DESC
late place with only closed station house
rounded by thicket, travel to the falls being
TOO Hgnt TO warrant even caretaker. 1t Is best
therefore. to stop at Pedras, a small village
reached just before the station Here guidea
horses and food be procured for the rest of
the journey. which will take from two to three
hours riding.
The ride to the falls is best made very early
In the morning, otherwise the heat is so intense
that the trip would not be enjoyable The road
is frequently through dense thickets in which are
found oncas (felix concolor) small wild cats.
deer. prea (cavea aperea) a ratlike animal hunted
by the natives wild hog (dicotyes). several vari-.
eties Of small monkeys and birds. Here par
rots. paroquets wild pigeons and doves occur in
focks. In the dry season snakes. particularly
rattlesnakes. in great numbers, doubt
less due to the drying up Of the short stin grass
which renders them more visible.
Paulo Alfonso to have moods its ap-
pearance markedly differing with the seasons, or
more properly speaking. with the volume OF
ter In the river, which is dependent upon season.
The writer has made the trip there at the three
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Sufficient.

The boys are telling pretty good
story on Pat Cullen. the well-known
Steamboat Springs stockman who was
here with cattle early In the week.
Some time ago Pat and Sagebrush Bill,
cowpuucher OF Routt county. had a
disagreement over some matter and
Sot into scuffle For about ten min
utes they kept 1t up when Sagebrush
Bill. finding that he had about enough.
exclaimed:
That's sufficient. Pat. that's suffi-
cient."
BE jabers." said Pat, that's the
very word have been trying to think
of for the past five minutes."-Denver
Record-Stockman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-08-05
ANNUAL LOSS is ENORMOUS
Two Hundred Million Dollars a Year
Might Be Added to Wealth
Of Country.

Computing that there are In the
United States at least 300.0 INDECENT
consumptives who should be cared for
In charitable or semi-charitable sana-
toria and hospitals, the National AS
sociation for the Study and Proven
tion Of tuberculosis estimates that
the annual cost to the country for the
treatment of these persons would be
$4,000, 900 at the rate Of $1.669 per
day per patient. At the lowest pos
sible estimate the country loses $780,
100000 year from the incapacity OF
these INDECENT victims of tuberculo-
sis. This would mean q net saving Of
$150.000. 900 q year to the United
States II all victims Of consumption
who are too poor to akord proper
treatment in expensive sanatoria were
cared for at the expense Of the munic-
ipality, county or state. And this an
nual gain does not include the eAor-
nous saving that would accrue from
the lessened infection due to the seq
rcgation Of the dangerous consump-
tives In institutions.
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A Protection Against tho Heat.

When you begin to think it's n per-
sonal matter between you and the sun
to see which is the hotter, buy your
self glass or bottle of Coca-Cola.
1t is cooling-relieves fatigue and
quenches the thirst. Wholesome as
the purest water and lots nicer to
drink. At soda fountains and car
donated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Send &c stamp for booklet "The Truth
About Coca Cola" and the Coca Cola
Baseball Record Book for 1910. The
latter contains the famous poem
Casey At The Bat" records, schedules
for both leagues, and other valuable
baseball information compiled by au-
thorities. Address The Coca-Cola Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
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ther parks houses MIR work of man. Instead 1t
remains unadorned. it has been for centuries,
with its almost barren banks standing like walls
and more resembling cast iron than. as they in
reality. rock painted black by the iron and man
saness held in solution BY the water when the
river II IN freshet-
Living near the falls are a few men who know
ing the most accessible footpaths to the various
points OF interest. will act guides for . small
fee. However. they not obtrusive or iasistsnt
In pronering their services: the contrary one
has to make inquiry to find them.
The fais are slightly crescentric in form. The
main BODY OF water rushes down the steep incline
Of the last rapids to the Maj da Cachoetra- where
It huxls itself with great momentum against steep
black vail directly in front OF it. rebounds. svish-
ing. svtrlinS. churning and foaming. only to be
pushed over the abyss. At right angle to its orig
insl course. by the dancing fosmins waters Of the
Angiquinho before the water can recover tts nat
ural appearance. The width of the river At this
point II about 30 feet. and the depth Of the water
at the base Of the falls is given 90 feet Tho
river then PUSHES straight for . few hundred
feet, only to be hurled back by = rock wall 400
feet high. forming the lower whirlpool from which
It finally escapes at right angle and passes for
some miles through = narrow forge.
Ths guide next leads one to the river above,
where. hemmed In by low banks of black rock II
is broad and quiet with nothing to suggest the tur
sess numerous Islands. rocks projecting
like monuments from the water, and notes that al
ready the water has commenced to hurry.
short distance below the river makes its nrst
leap OF 30 feet This fB followed by the 'vakvem
de Gina" upper come and go). miniature whirl
pool. where the water ebbs and flows at oftrepeat-
ed intervals. Farther on, the rock banks Of the
river approach each other and through clefts in
the rock the river is compressed into five narrow
branches four Of which Immediately start their
descent by tumbling 16 or 20 feet and becoming
a mass OF seething foam. rushes down the steep
incline with fury that almost causes the earth
to shake and with that can be heard for
miles. thus forming the soulinspiring rapids.
According to the guide. the trip to Paulo Anon
so would not be complete without visit to what
he styles the wonderful "Furna do Morcego" (bats
cavs). To see this one is induced to. climb crawl
and, II not very careful, fall down the xigzag path
leading to the edge Of the lower whirlpool where
after literally scrambling over the rubbish thrown
up by it, one is conducted to the large gaping en-
trance to the The cave itself is disappont
ing. 1t Is nothing more than a large opening In
the bank. and is embarrassing unless one excepts
the great number Of vampire bats which inhabft II
These are very troublesome to the cattle raisers
in the vicinity.
From the mouth OF the cave one has good
view OF the whirlpool. but with thoughts of the
dincult climb necessary to return It is doubtful
this side trip has been worth the trouble
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-08-05

QeCRed ugntdTaIt Stern-Wheel steamer hfch
makes round trip once q week, or by a locally
built native sailboat called "canoa."
Canoa is Portuguese (the language of Braz)
Ior canoe which 1t resembles In outline but diff
fers therefrom in having in the forward third a
peculiarly shaped palmeaf-thatched cabin with
dovecot-like windows painted a dark color con-
trasting with the other woodwork Other than
sheif-like affair running around on level with
the windows and used either as seat or bunk as
occasion warrants. the cabin has no furnishings
The rest OF the boat, except area over the rud.
der which stands the helmsman and the
small space occupied by built-in box filled with
sand, on which the cooking is done is utilized 40
cargo space and is suflcient to carry from 10 To
20 horses or oxen packed crosswise like sardines
The size and character of the boat does not
appeal to our idea of canoe Such boat with
its crew of two men,. can be chartered at a rea.
sonable figure, while frequently passage can be
arranged for at reduction steamer rates
Whether to take steamer canoa is difhcult
to advise; that would depend upon the tempera-
ment of the traveller. the company and the circum-
stances In the various trips of the writer. steam
er or canoa has been used, in accord with mood
necessity. AS to time, method is about
as quick as the other. each consuming two days
in going the $50 miles and like time In returning
The steamer remains at Pranhas but one day,
that, unless 1t is desired to consume week in
the neighborhood of the falls the canoa offers
the only quick return to Penedo. On the steamer
meals procurable, while the canoa pro-
visions must be supplied by the voyager or ar
ranged for with the captain. In either case 1t is
wise to take some prepared food, as the cooks
make chiefly native dishes, which require edu
Gated palate for appreciation. Whether by steam
er or canoa. unless mosquito proof, must OF
necessity have mosquito bar; a hammock or
camp bed is wise provision. In the daytime
mosquitoes not troublesome. but with the
setting of the sun, when the boats usually tie
up for the night. they become excessively annoy
ing.
Voyage by canoa is both romantic and thrill
ing. Every day, commencing at ten o'clock. on
Penedo. a stiff breeze arises and blows upstream
with such force that the canoas. with their large
sails spread, resembling at distance huge bats,
to fly upstream. frequently with such speed
as to overtake and pass the steamer. which has
left time before. The river is practically
Straight. and the farther up one goes the more
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-08-05
Picking a Career.

An amusing answer is told of an an.
swer given by London waif to a Sal
vation Army captain. The Jealous of.
ficer had asked the boy what work he
did to provide him with food, etc, and
the reply was. II pick Strawberries In
the summer. pick hops in the
autumn, pick pockets in the winter,
and oakum for the rest of the year.
The Elbert County tribune., 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
the numerous rocky ravines through
which, when the river is high, water Is rushing.
preventing near 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
q few weeks the dry season sets In. The grass
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-08-05

The only news have to tell you,
wrote the Biilville citizen. "is that the
river has viz and drowned all yer cat
tie. an yer uncle has broke Jail; like
wise the widder woman you was go
in ter marry has ruined off with
book agent. Outside of these here
things. we air doin' ell.''-Atlanta
Constitution.