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The sun., 1910-01-30

The term OF Senator Thomas Henry
Carter, Republican. of Montana will expire
March 3. 1911. Already there Is a battle
royal going on in the State for and a Rainst
Senator Csrter's reelection. The old line
Republicans are said TO be solidly arrayed
IN favor of Senator Carter. and among these
men are some who have fought side by
side with Carter ever since he became a
power in the councils OF the Reoublica n
national party. The opposition to Carter
comes from insurgents.
The sun., 1910-01-30

| Cabbage. j. u. n. says: Playing nve card
what Is the dealers discard from this hand: A q
5 Q. not q nush.
The 4 and , for YOUR own crIb
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27

r KNOW her and so do you. She is
..oman who never tells her love.
- but. smiling in grief lives on sus-
tanned by the knowledge that no one can
steal 1t from her.
Sometimes this silent one loves an
ideal Of her youth. He may have come
into her, life and unknowingly filed all
her hearts requirements. But from the
beginning II has been the mans pre-
rogative to tell of his love, and for rea-
sons of which she is ignorant he has re-
manned silent. Perhaps he is wandering
about the world smoking his pipe OF
peaceful bachelordom- Or he may live
in the same city, happily married TO the
woman of his choice But there Is a
woman with closed lips and secret in
her heart. He never knows of the silent
worship. It IS, of course. best that this
is so. but 1t is very heart-Dreaking for
her.
Why does she not hint Of her love?
Her pride sometimes gives her a false
diffidence which entirely deceives the
man and their friends. She will not ad-
vance to meet him, and he interprets
her seeming indifference as a hopeless
condition. If he is lazy, he smokes hts
pipe ad infinitum. He probably would
keel over with surprise If told of the
true state OF her heart No one knows.
and so the world goes on.
/ have known women to love silently
and throughout their lives / have seen
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27
WnAT DDIScIpLINrl

TT HAS been defined as education and
l government A little thought will
Il convince us that government alone
will not succeed nor suffice. 1t is not
enough to enumerate the thou shalt
nots." or attempt to enforce them, un-
less we let it be known that there are
also thou mayests" Conduct consists
equally of commissions and omissions
A nice balance and wise choice VIII
result happily. Too much of the one
leads to license, too much Of the other
to mutiny.
1t would seem. from careful obserya-
ton. that discipline. as word. is little
understood. and, as fact. almost out
of date To get the child to obey in these
days is very large task 1t is mat
ter of trickery, device, cunning and
sharp practice. 1t is quite plain TO be
seen that the mother herself is almost
always in doubt as to whether she can.
compel obedience.
But worst of all is the fact that too
often the child knows that she feels so.
and trades on her weakness / have
even known mothers to say in the
child's hearing. II can't do thing with
him: he won't mind me at all" Could
she make a more unwise admission?
The first thing a baby should be i'm
pressed with is the mothers supremacy.
Nor is there need to be a tyrant 10 ac-
complish this. There Is great deal in
a calm, unhurried and self-contained air
in handling children. 1t is not nearly
so necessary to explain some things, TO
them as it is TO adults. They are very
susceptible to subtle influences in the
atmosphere of the home. Obedience
cannot too early be established as law
about which there is to be no queS-
ton. 1t is protection for the child him
self against many evils. even the names
OF which he does not yet know
There will be struggles every day. but
mother cannot afford to come out Sec
ond- Baby's victory means her defeat
and a double battle next time. He is
very jealous of his power and fights
with all his might to keep every atom
he acquires. He viii early display his
temper when opposed. Mother must not.
scores point when she shows anger
Above all, the mother should not
threaten. Indeed, the less talking done
at the moment of contest the better.
When the emotion aroused has had time
TO COOL explanation or moral suasion
viii be of more avail. If Johnnie has
run out the alley gate, and evinces no
Alacrity to return at your CALL do not
tell him that the ragman will get him.
Do not have recourse to the policeman
as an agency of vengeance. Under no
consideration resort to that empty for
mula. ''All right then, you must wait till
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27

city? Guy, get your old auntie another
cushion, please. Now. isn't this cozy?,'
She beamsd upon them. and they
smiled back fascinated and won by her
infectious warmth, in spite Of their utter
bewilderment.
Did the journey from Chicago tire
you very much. Cousin Margaret?" in
quired Lois. Some" was the reply,
with politely suppressed yawn. but
sleepers are beastly uncomfortable at
best. don't you think? Besides. the por-
ter was stupid and the coffee ust
about the limit. and I did feel a bit
grouchy when I arrived. But this is all
just as sweet and restful as 1t can be;
If Susan were only here. too. it would
be perfect
I'VE were wondering" ventured Guy,
'if you would like to go somewhere this
evening. or whether you would be to
tired"
Guy wanted to get tickets for the
concert beforehand Maud explained,
but I told him that possibly you would
prefer the Ibsen Society, so it would
be wiser to leave it open until you could
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expected Her hair was decidedly mod
ish, even gay. and the youthful travelling
suit was built upon most approved lines,
leaving no doubt of its Partisan origin
Her hair was gray, to be sure, but its
fluff and fare were undreamed of by
Lois and Maud. Patrician the features
were. and finely modelled; but where
were the dreamy eyes, the pathetic
mouth of the old picture? These eyes
were shrewd and twinkling; this
mouth turned quizzically UP at the
corners; these checks were plump and
rosy, and the unfortunate love affair
had evidently been bravely lived
down. But one must not judge too
quickly from mere outward appearance.
They stepped forward to give a cordial
greeting to their relative. as Mr.. Dalton
helped her out of her coat
$50 these are Susan's children" ex-
claimed Cousin Margaret. warmly.
Line up, young people. for I'm going
to hug every one of you for your dear
mothers sake and YOUR own, too. Now,
Cousin Henry, run off to the appoint
ment you spoke about, but don't be late
for dinner, for 1 shall be hungry right
on time. We young folks will get ac-
quainted while you're gone. Tea. Maud?
Not any. thanks; I never touch it. Just
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your father comes home" These threats
soon lose their efficacy. il ever they had
any. But more important STILL they are
a confession Of the mothers weakness.
which the child recognizes at once.
On the other hand. fear Of the parent
is the most cowardly and uncalled-for
weapon that can be held over the head
OF innocence. 1t Is also the least ef-
fective in establishing moral character.
and the most effective in destroying
dliaI affection. Children have a quicker
faculty Of observation. a keener under
standing Of human nature. a greater
power Of analysis and a higher sense
OF justice than they are often accred-
tied with. They frequently find our
weak spots before We find theirs. and
they never lose minute in taking ad-
vantage Of them
The wisest method. because IL avoids
the pitfalls Of all others. is that one
which from the cradle establishes a re-
lation of abiding love that holds firm
but gentle rein over the chiId's stagger-
Ing steps and natural impulses. All
regulations imposed should be for the
child's protection. because the inexor-
able law Of the universe is one of cause
and effect. To come in conflict with
this law is to suffer. All punishment is
but the working out of the law. whether
IL be inflicted in the home or by the
federal courts. Punishment should be
logical and adequate. but neither un-
mercifully severe nor administered IN
anger The mother is the child's best
friend. and she inflicts the reprimand
not for her pleasure but for his good.
that he may understand the law and
how to work with not against IL before
he goes alone into the world which IL
governs
p Discipline is not fear or threats or
vindictiveness; neither bribery nor in
diligence. IL Is the clear-eyed, calm.
steady control which explains and points
out and aTOuSes a desire for right for
rights sake. The control that teaches
the future citizen self-cOntrOl from in
fancy-that Is discipline.
SARAH CURTIS MOTT.
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s.

one view the marriage OF a man VINO
held her happiness in his hands. and no
one has suspected the crushing mis-
cry at her heart. She smiled through
the long minutes of the beautiful cere-
mony. She congratulated the happy
ones with graceful phrases. She went TO
the dining room and nibbled at the usual
chicken croquettes and no one knew
Her people wondered why she could
not tell how the bride was robed- They
possibly thought that she was unnec-
essarily late for breakfast the next
morning-but that was all
No one realized that this woman
worked and lived with the dull. gripping
pain in her heart. never telling Of her
love.
/ have known a woman who carried
with her a picture Of her loved one all
OF her life. Friends jokingly suggested
a romance when the locket was seen,
and I smile at the consequences IL one
lifelong comrade had forced open the
golden disk.
There are some philosophers who tell
US that this mute suffering is not nee
essary. They represent the helpless
ness Of poor man II woman mark MIN
out for her prey 1t is possible for any
woman TO capture any man nearr
vpon which she decides. they argue
Well. to this type OF wonlanhood under
6icussion the plan never suggests itsslr;
She may prefer the unsought love. and
remain silent, rather than plan a cam
paign against her adored one.
Let US be careful when We chide our
friends with lack OF roma nee. A nttlo
meaningless Jest might cut through q
reserved nature. down 10 the heart tnar
holds secret love.
There are more women who are pa
tiently hiding romances than you haVs
guessed In many lives there are
inches in which women have hidden
untold loves. which they take with tnefn
TO the great hereafter The untold love.
How much it stands for the hearts de-
Woman's soul.
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DaItOns. The FAMILY was not Wlthout
its modest pride in its detachment
from the gayeties of the city, and it's
atmosphere of somewhat exclusive cul-
ture. Lois was an art student, Maud
aspired TO authorship and Guy was
studying the violin.
Maud broke the silence: Wasn't it
dear that Cousin Margaret could stop
over, even for day, when we've al
ways longed to see her. Mother idol
ized her when they were girls, and they
were more like sisters than cousins. It's
too bad that mother must be away
now, for they haven't met for twenty
years: but l answered Cousin Margaret's
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THOUGHTS FOR
BUSY PEOPLE

HEIHER time with heavy days hands
NN the
v whatever of good scome ourw
We offer Sunday Sunday, the liberal of
Ideas for and for they WILL serious thoughts made
for busy people.
The roadway deep threaten deadly
the journey broken by the discussions of
passing
We've taken them down black and white immediate circle
and them week week after Mar
which have suggestive talk by
There
peral her "Wmans Existence which here before
still moulding of
orf those under immediate
Here cousin Margaret,
who won her with her associates she viii with
just chatter about their and will
all o n sketch
Glance the fashion
worlds which will
Second Help Meat timely matmoney
question: and her weeks subject help the
problem for the up-to-date.
And by the will "Wha Has Done
IN Her Home In todays paper.
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A HEALTH
FILL this cup to one made up

Of loveliness alone,
Il A woman, of her gentle sex
The seeming paragon;
To whom the better elements
And kindly stars have given
form SO fair that, like the air,
'Tis less Of earth than heaven.
Her every tone is music's own,
Like those of morning birds,
And something more than melody
Dwells ever in her words;
The coinage of her heart are they,
: And from her lips each flows,
AS one may see the burden'd bee
Forth issue from the rose.
Affections are as thoughts to her,
The measures of her hours,
Her feelings have the fragrancy,
The freshness of young flowers;
And lovely passions. changing oft,
So fill her, she appears
The image of themselves by turns
The idol of past years.
OF her bright face one glance will
trace
A picture on the brain,
And of her voice in echoing hearts
A sound must long remain;
But memory, such as mine OF her,
SO very much endears,
When death is nigh my latest sigh
VIII not be life's, but hers.
fiji this cup to one made up
OF loveliness alone
A woman, of her gentle sex
The seeming paragon
Her health! and would on earth there
stood
Some more of such a frame,
That life might all be poetry.
And WEAKNESS q name.
Edward Coate Pinkney.
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THHAT mighty factor that is Of mans
life q part has been questioned as
Il TO its right 10 be woman's sole
existence. Should love be allowed to
mean everything 10 a woman? Should
the light Of her life rise and set with
the little love2
One wise and extremely happy mar
ried woman said: DO not allow it"
It was not in the nature OF disparage-
ment. it was merely a commonsensi-
bic view OF the subject And when you
consider that the two crowning joys of
existence are love and work. why should
one occupy place in your life to the
exclusion Of the other?
Happy is the woman who has deep
interest that means what her husbands
business does TO him. BY seeking out
definite line Of work. the woman win
be made more thoroughly happy by be-
ing less dependent upon love.
There is a great. Irresistible Joy in the
-onderful love for a man. But the
depths Of despair and a broken life
await the woman If through some event
this love be wreeted from her heart. The
Importance Of love to this type OF
woman is so Overwhelming that moth
ing can iii the gap in the long. dreary
hours Of existence.
How much happier is she who can do
something besides cry out in her grief!
The great human activity which is
part Of the grand scheme of the universe
is as important for q woman as for
man. When the love goes out of her
life, work viii still give her the right
70 claim a place in the throng of human
beings. When the one whom a woman
loves is allowed 10 kneel with her at
the great shrine. there will be truer
appreciation Of the mans view Of things
If the woman accept other phases of
life as her due. There would be less
of the misinterpretations and failings
10 understand If the attitude toward
love were a little more like his.
In the days Of old. when knights were
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27
The Origin O. Easter

TIME lily is. in the great nations of
the world. being considered as
4 important nowadays. on account
of it's symbolism, as the holly or the
evergreen. Indeed, there seems to be
little difference between the impor-
tance accorded to Christmas and that
given to Easter. Each stands in its
symbolism for a deep religious event.
and each in its place holds a signif-
canoe not to be filed by the other.
1t is regretted by some people that
an observance such as the Easter fes-
tival had its inauguration in a cere-
mony that was an outgrowth of
pagan festival. But to the broad
minded the fact appears as an evil
dence Of the lasting traits of man.
ified to suit the conditions of the
times.
The twentieth century celebration is
the modern evolution of heather ideals
Influenced by those of the Christian re-
ligion From time immemorial man has
celebrated the birth of spring-the pass
ing of the gloomy days OF winter. 1t
remained for the Christians to accept
the deeply rooted habits of the pagans
and to change the formal celebration
to suit their beliefs.
Easter. through the happy initiative
of the Emperor Constantine In the
fourth century. was celebrated not on
the day of the Jewish Passover, but the
Sunday after The variation Of the date
depends upon the fact that the vernai
equinox, or the 21st day of March, Is
the point from which the first Sunday
after the full moon is reckoned
The first observance of Easter dates
back as far as IS A. d. From that time
1t has meant much to Christians. ana
In the Joyous rebirth of Christ there is
a general heartfelt resolution to emerge
into the springlike freshness OF newer
ideals and better things.
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The Egg of Eastertide
nyHE most ancient symbol of life
the egg, is associated with the fes-

the egg. is associated with the fes-
Il tival of Easter. but few of the
children or grown-ups know just how
and why this connection is.
1t is a proverb of the ancients that
everything springs from the egg; it is
the worlds cradle" 1t is reasonable.
then, that the celebration of a rebirth
should be marked by the gifts of eggs
the symbols of life and strength.
Many writer's assert that the custom
was borrowed from the Jewish use of
eggs during the Passover feasts. Others
say that 1t is traceable to the fourth
century. when the church prohibited the
use of eggs during Lent. This gave an
abundance OF eggs at the end of the
forty days. and on Easter parents gave
them to their little Ones making them
more attractive by the coloring and dec
oration.
There are many peculiar customs in
connection with the egg. In italy the
peasants believe that scarlet Easter
egg brings good luck if carried the
entire year.
Egg rolling originated with the
farmers of Europe, who believed that
the land over which eggs were rolled
yielded plentiful crops.
From Germany came the idea that
hares laid eggs.
A general superstition prevails
among the peasant classes of Europe
that to paint Il cross upon an egg is
unlucky. while the decoration with
colored flowers is sure to bring good
fortune.
These are but one hint of the vast
amount of beliefs about eggs at
Easter. but a little basket of eggs
will mean more to boys or girls il
the thoughts of other nations be con-
sidered In the light of the human in
terest.
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n eWOnANy SOLf
AICyo,6 EXISTENCE

bold and their fair ladyes had nothing
to do but to sit and mediate on the
greatness of love, 1t was proper and
fitting that the little god should mean
life. But we are now able to think and
act in an enlightened manner, thanks
to the acknowledgment that we have
minds and capabilities. and it were fool
ish to attempt to follow medieval
methods in the light of twentieth-cen-
tury ideals.
By acting in a womanly, intelligent
way there will of necessity be a dis
placement Of love from the entire all
absorbing importa nee in a womans life.
That does not mean that there is less
love-the law of number does not hold
in affairs of the heart-it merely sug-
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claimed Lois. Cant you see it all. even
the lover she lost, in her eyes and
mouth? And she was 25 then, so, of
course, she hasn't changed much except
to grow older. It's a patrician face, isn't
it?" She absently compared it with her
own in the mirror.
That's the Van Bibber blue blood.
replied Maud I'VE all have a drop of
that, you know. But Cousin Margaret's
branch has all the money; her father
made lots of ii in the West Wasn't
it fortunate that she did have money to
keep the old house and travel bit. as
a sort of consolation? Though mother
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COUCINMAPCAREI

NJ SO anxious to
see her." said
Lois, with an i'm
patient little sigh.
We'll, she'll be
here in ten min
utes.' said Maud,
glancing at the
clock. while Guy
adjusted his tall,
awkward young
frame to the win
dow seat and
gaZed eXpectantly
into the fog.
There was an air
of unworldliness
about the young
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says s h e doesn't
suppose it m a d e
much difference, for
she wanted to go
into a convent after
her lover died, and
probably she's been
almost a recluse ever
since. Mother lost
sight of her after
she married and set
tied here, for Cousin
NJ a T g a r e { was
a broad for several
years and too heart
broken TO write. and
somehow they never
got started on the
old basis again"
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see that my deml-
tasse is as strong as
the law allows after
dinner, a n d We'll
call 1t square. Now
lets sit down by
this open fire and
toast our toes and
tell the story of our
lives. Such a dear,
honey old fireplace.
How did you eYel
ma mage it in the
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27

"yERE all the white-frocked and
M well-curled children suddenly to
w abandon their basket-nests, and
the sedate grown-ups to forsake their
immaculate springtime xarb, and even
their church pews, a feeling of Easter
would still pervade.
Could we picture a time when the
calico eggs had. of their own volition,
rolled out of sight down some imaginary
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tell US what you
would like to do"
IS ur e." S a | d
Cousin Nj a r garet,
amiably; IN u c h
wiser. You're ever
so kind, but l have
lost so much sleep
that / think it Will
be me for the
downy pretty early
tonight. If I went
anywhere, I'd like
to go to Toms glee
club concert. He
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has the ninging of "our winter garments
of repentance.
The primitive observances of Easter
have been carried from the Far East
over into western lands and across to
US, but round and through them all is
the stir of bursting bud and of shooting
blade. There's a ripple in the brookht
and a tang in the air that announces
alike the awakening Of nature and the
resurrection Of the Christ.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27

hill, and all the canton flannel bunnies
had come unexpectedly to life and scam
pered off the landscape forever, it would
nevertheless be Easter.
Were all the carefully nurtured lily
bells to be forced into blossom long be-
fore the great spring festival, the spirit
of Easter would still rise out of the sod.
Churchly rites alone are not respon-
sible for the festal feeling, traditions
have little to do with it, and least of all
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-27
Enigma of the Vowels

HYE are little airy creatures,
wv All of different voice and feat.
ures;
One OF us in glass is set.
One of US you'll find in jet,
T"other you may see in tin,
And the fourth a box within.
If the fifth you should pursue,
It can never fly from you.
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ON THE resurrection morning
Soul and body meet again;
~ No more sorrow. no more weeping,
No more pain.
Here awhile they must be parted.
And the flesh its Sabbath keep,
Waiting in holy stiffness
Wrapt in sleep.
For space the tired body
Lies with feet toward the dawn;
Till there breaks the last and brightest
Easter morn.
But the soul I'm contemplation
Utters earnest prayer and strong:
Breaking at the resurrection
Into song.
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Poor thing" sighed Lois; II hope It
doesn't sadden her to be among young
people. We must be very tactful and
gentle"
Guy interrupted: Here's the cab now
] say. / wonder IL dad hasn't made a
mistakei"
The lady ushered in by Mr.. Dalton
moment later was not just what they
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letter as cordially
as l could. ana
she'll understand, of
course, about grand
fathers illness. Her
coming is especial
ly fortunate for me
just now, from a
literary standpoint
also, for according
TO mothers descrip-
ton she is just the
type I want for
-reverently my
novel"
"Oh. the sweet old
miniature S h o W S
what she is,' ex-