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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
CriiSto=
BY LOUIS TRACY

down, he felt, by some superior power.
"Mothert" he said, humbly. forgive
me, and ask God to forgive me, for
what I would have done were you not
watching over me-"
In the spiritual exaltation of the mo-
ment he almost expected to find that
sweet face peer1ng at him benignantIJ
from out the dim background. But he
could not see her, and he rose, re-
viviied by this spoken communion
with her. He had no shadow Of doubt
as to her presence COD to him was
the universe, and his mother the I'M
questionable means of communication
with the Providence that governed his
life. He would die father than eban-
don that belief. Were It dispelled from
his mind he was quite certain that his
wealth would vanish with it. 1t was
no haphazard accident which had sem
the diamond-laden meteor headlonx
from the sky. He was despairing. dv-
ing; his mother appealed for him; and.
behold! the very elements that con.
troll the world obeyed a mighty behest.
He began to work methodically In
the first place, he lit a fire, for the
evening was chilly. Then he shook
his mattress and swept the floor. gath
ering into a heap all the tiny particles
with which 1t was Uttered These he
collected in piece of newspaper, and
folded them into a parcel, which again
he inclosed in a stouter sheet of brown
paper, finally tying the whole with a
yard of string he carried in his pocket
To Be Continued To- morrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
The Maniic1,re
Lady
By WILLIAM F. KIRK

ET HERE amt anything 50 o..
Gus as there here Az
days." said the Mon,--
Lady. I'VE was all out in the w..s'
yesterday, and 1 never sean 49,, .sSU'
prettier than them leaves. Som. -
gold and some was crimson, ana :
wasn't no dull coloring, e,+b.r !,
seemed like flames. Me and s,.]
Mayme just set there on an old lao
half an hour looking at the hills go.
the valley.
TT seems to me that the Au.r,.
would be the time Of the vasr =
romance and love, instead Of IN =.
Spring. I don't know why then. = :,
ways so much said and wrtttan ar
love in the Spring unless because !, 4
slushy in the Spring, but You sjv,.
hear of Spring courtships ana sn-.'.
marriages, and you hardly ever h. y
anybody getting married in Tia R.SI
That is the time of year would vv,
to wed"
1.-THE only trouble m getting pnar-,..
in the FAIL" said the practical E..S
Barber, ''is the long, hard Winter M,
comes after the honeymoon. whn, !,
couple get married in June they h,r
the nice days Of the Fan to settle down
and go to Housekeeping. ana wp.w
finds them getting used to each 9TH,
A lot Of love would get frcze I'D W&nbn
II marriages was in the Fan"
Maybe So" said the Manicure La,
but When wes out there In tina hUs
painting a little picture for my.S
about me and the gent that Ia nnsh
going to lead me us to tia attn n
thought him and me was Just nar,ts
and was standing In a forest that wu
all crimson. thought he was ons swa
locker. and that was leaning On NJ,
shoulder, watching the squirrels trn,
around in the gorgeous trees. II saAn.i
to me that he was very happy. win
nothing to disturb US ana Just him On,
me standing there alone, surroundss
by beauty. Gee, George, II made ma
draw a long breath, and then the os
gent said something about beating n
for the trolley, and my dream was On
the fritz. That is the way all Of my
love dreams seems to turn out soma.
how, and it makes me wonder If an
ever really going to have lord and
master to take me by the hand and lead
me gently to a fiat with a elevator in It
"Our fiat amt got no elevator, bg.|
we like It Just the same as If It hadl
one" said the Head Barber.
The Manicure Lady shook her head
Love is beautiful thing. George shs
declared, but wouldn't live in no fatl
without a elevator. Us girls that gives
up our trusting hearts to gents that
amt always sure Of their job has got j
right to some consideration, and els.
vator amt very much to ask"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
Couldn't Afford 1t

Hickory Wood, the pantomime
writer, used to tell an amusing story
Of a theatrical manager who once
shared his box at a provincial pan
tomime. When the principal come
dian entered and did his best, the
manager, with scowl on hfs brow,
leaned over to Mr. Wood and re-
marked. Il want to engage that man
for next Christmas in my pEoduc-
ton"
DO you think he 10 flnny7~ Mr..
Wood asked
"Screaming1y funny" returned the
manager.
Then why don't you laugh 2"
asked Mr.. Wood.
Laugh, when he's got his eyes on
me?" replied the manager. "And
every smile means that he'll ask an
other five a week"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
Orowdin9 En-.

Mother" said an exasperated young
lady, II wish you would not hang that
old parrot up In the parlor."
Why not, my dear?" asked her
mother.
why. think he must have belonged
him. Every two or three minutes,
when Edwin is here, he ohirps out, sit
closer, please 1t is too embarrassing
for anything"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
MOTHER-IN-LAWS
FRIENDLY INSISTENCE
Proved a Blessing to This
Gonzales Lady, and She
Has Cause to Be
Thankful.

Gonzales. Texas.-In referring TO
her recent trouble, Mrs H L. Thread
Xgin. Of this place, says: "Cardui, the
woman's tonic. is certainly a most
wonderful medicine. had womanly
troubles terribly, and my back would
hurt so bad, at times, could hardly
stand up.
FINALLY my mother-in-law insisted
on my trying Cardui, the woman's
tonic, and I am certainly thankful
did. as It did me so much good, and
my old trouble has never returned.
81 am now able to do all of my
homework, and even help outdoors
some. which is more than was able
TO do for several years before took
Cardui
81 am so thankful for the benefit
Cardui has been to me, and you may
puDnsn TINS. as II might De OF inter
est to some other lady
For over 90 years Cardui has been
building up the strength of weak
nervous, worn-out women, as well as
relieving the most serious symptoms
of womanly trouble
Such symptoms as headache, back
ache. pains in side, dragging down
pains, irregularities, nervousness
sleeplessness. loss Of appetite, etc.
show that you need Cardui, the WON.
ans tonic.
a fair trial will prove TO you IT.
merit
Try Cardui to-day.
n B.-Write TO: Ladies' Advisor,
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co Chat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
Why He Didn't,

'Donald," inquired a friend, why d,
tax your dram a at ane mouthtulT
hoarse whisper, 81 once had ma gas
knocked ower!"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08

"HEN he CROPPED his doubtful path
to the mantelpiece, where he had
left candle and a box Of
matches. His boots crunched, as he
went, on what he knew to be mostly
diamonds, and he stumbled over the
mattress in front Of the fireplace. Yes
the candle was there. Soon he had q
light. The tiny CLEAN lifted the black
curtain, and he surveyed his domain
A single glance showed that all things
remained exactly as he left them on
Saturday morning. The packet of let
tiers rested on the broken chair, the
old sack was stuffed into the window,
and the rope-that never to be forgotten
rope-dangled nom the hook to which
he had fastened It.
The sight brought a lump into his
throat. He sank to his knees. pressed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-08
A Tip to Wife.

You're kinder TO dumb animals
than you are to me. your wife"
We'll, you try being dumb and see
how kind I'll be-"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01

American pupils OF the present day
are making no progress In the Eng
fish language. the writer does not be-
iicvc this 90 bo the case. The fact
~ that more Spanish Americans are
able 60 speak the English language
fairly well today than was the case
ten years ago
AIR. Ward also hoiates the teaching
e. industrial and domestic subjects 20
Spanish Amcrican pupils bttoro thcy
are able 20 have a working knowledge
of the English language The writer
again hegs 20 differ from him and ls
Of the opinion that much good has
resulted from the Introduction OF
these subjects w the Spanish Ameri-
cams. not 60 much bccunsc or tho ac-
fuaf proficiency that thoy may bring
them. but because OF the principle OF
industry that they viii lnculcato.
Right here Is where old fogics decry
industrial ana kindred subjects nor
knowing the object 60 be attained.
They seem fondly TO believe that be-
cause having the pupils saw a board
or learn something about frying an
omelet viii not make either carpon-
ters or fine cooks of them that such
teaching ls not proper. IL IL not the
actual proficiency In the subject that
Is sought 10 ia tho incuication OF
the spirit OF uscfulnesa and industry
that Is desired. and II this motive Is
not "a noble one then, pray, which
one Is?
Mr.. Ward incidentally praises ,ho
work being accomplished by Converts
and othor Catholic Institutions. ana
we rejoice IN his Just laudatlon. not
only because they are evidently we'll
placed, but because az tho same time
they serve 90 emphasize that which
the writer e. trying to show. namely.
that the English language can only
he effectively taught hy using the
other ttho spanish languaRo) ns tho
vehicle for lts acquisition. These In
Isututions strictly adhere 10 this prin-
ciplc.
As to Mr.. Wards statement that
the saloon with les iniqulties must bc
eliminated IN the interest OF the Span
ish- American, Cwhy not the Anglo
Saxon as well?) the writer also saws
Amen. and would only add that had
4 Mr.. Ward. together with other Of his
friends. used his good offices with
the corrupt ana rcactionnry elements
IN the last legislature IN bringing this
about much may have bocu don't ere
now toward its elimination.
tn conclusion I viii say that this
letter has been written with sincerity
and appreciation of Mr. Wards in-
ter,st in this timely discussion aud
that however much the writer's views
may differ from those upon whom ho
essays comment nc e. further san-
guluc that much good ought to cnsur
hy the timely interest that Mr ward
letter should arouse. and 81 thankful
20 Mr.. Ward FOR having thus written.
Very truly yours
! JUAN j. CLANCEY.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01

through. : want to progress should
BE dcligh,cd n people only under
stood what ! am trying 60 90 and
would give mo their support We nre
bound TO consider every man honest
un he has proved me contrary This
is tho principle on which I have nl.
ways dealt with everyone with whom
have Co dc. The foaults are occa-
sionalw bad. but one mustn't be- dis
suadod by that
we Cmpnarohl are always In "a
ihnnkloss position. since ne one cred-
its us with any independence NJ I
pull ofr something successful every
one asks; who pat him up to H2'
and n / fail the word " lie didn't
understand how To do 81
Confidence On God gives self con-
fidcnce. and SELF confidence gives the
determination 90 accomplish that
which you have set a. your goal
Until wars cease our army viii be
the rock OF bronze ON which peace IS
founded. our army D. here Co main.
tain for as this peace and 20 assure
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01
English . s;::i5 S'iaiS $s;5

Puerto de- Luna. IS 49, Nov 2s. 49,
To the Editor OF tho Herald Aluu-
querquc n. 3D.
Ther appeared u your paper of
tha ecth pst. lettcr from Hon.
Charles IS G. ward touching school
lHa'terf entitled English iu tho Hu.
rl Schools" upon which ! should
l.Ia to make some comment
air ward suggests that iu order
thHt fhe Spauish-Amorican pupil may
bc able to gHt grasp of the English
language ho should De- strictly forbid
den from using his native tongue m
90 about thr school This method Boz
pr.pofiorous 100 its application. Co say
tho ieust and is altogether improcti-
cllIp. 90 isu method that would on
y tend t1 stINp thy natural activities
uf fL pupl Thcrc Is nothing novel
about &c. 10 o. thD method that was
iu vogue u the Jesuit college iu Ias
Nosas during Oh, lace years OF bs
,Ni.tDurD and had 10 NOT been for oth-
cr oNDeieut phases of teaching chat
Acr" used CorrchtvoN with a. and
which were the rcal factors iu this
particular schools success t would
haFo isilod utterly
Mr ward arrives somewhere near
tho truth af what b. really needed
~hcu he s0ys "rhc children arc
taught Goo read English words having
in most Instances llttlc or uo kuowl-
edge of their moaning" This H whore
the prrsoui system of teaching our
spauish-Amor.cans ls decidedly ln ere
ror and needs Improving. but this
state of Things can never bp imu0v-
cd. save hy looking to the matter Of
oar tcNi books and sccIng that some
sort az text book is uHod n which
both languages arc used, ono. tho
Known language as One working wee
.hiclc of iho other fbc unknown Dam
nuaEn AZ result of inc present
method wherein tho spanish ian-
guag0 Or uot used Boo order 40 bring
ont thc English We are getting into
n condition Wherein Wc nro gaining
lIt.lo or nothing really substantial for
our Spanish Americans con tho one
hand and arc LOSING to them tho uso
.of lhcir own native language in 81 No.
owry WuY on tho other hand Mr.
Wlrd HlF thli BE- is every Spanish
American hlrihrirm a. ocQulro tho
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01
HEALTH TOPICS FOR MONEYS
CLUBs.

Tho influence OF women's clubs ON
public health questions has been
steadily Increasing. Now that they
have covered the field in general
way. there arises demand IN wom-
ems organizations Tor more accurate
knowledge on the important prob
lens OF public health
Recognizing that the state board Of
health exists for the purpose of serv-
ing the people of its state IN every
way possible, the secretary of the
Kansas state board Of health has pre-
pared an outline for the uso of wom-
ems clubs IN studying health Qucs-
tions. This outline, issued in a small
Ieaflct. viii prove Of immense value
In directing the work OF the women's
clubs desiring TO take up this line
If activity.
Under foods ana drugs appears a
study OF foods. including their prep
aration and preservation. discus
Of foods. food adultorauon. the suni-
,atlon OF food supplies drug adulter-
alton and drug addiction. lsral SAM
ltauon. school sanitation and hy-
giene. the cost 81 provontable dis
case. tho disposal of waste and tho
conditions for pure water supply
are some 81 the topics Included in the
outline. Reference Co bulletins gov-
eminent publications Journals ana
books are also Included
Ia directing the attention OF wom-
ems clubs 20 these topics and in fur-
ulshlng them logicol outline ot
work 20 be followed the Kausos
state board OF health BE- MOI only
doing a great service 90 the people
Of its state. bat ST. also building up
an educated followins which VIII
greatly improve the cffectivcnoss Of
the work 81 tho board itself
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01

language of his government and by
The very sume token it is Also his iu-
hcrcut right Co ....u s"mrthing about
his own mother augac.
when au Au.. SAXON desires g.
acquire the Spanish language ho gets
% text hook boz which AN the necessary
instructions an" explanations urc
made in his uWn '.ugsc. ANA uses This
as his starting u..ut Why NOT ar-
cord our spauH americans Inc same
privilege Th. makers ot our state
constitution r,,.e.izcd tho corrort-
ness 90 this method when they made
prov isious thur.n .or the iustruetug
coz tcach'r- Boz tH. spanish Language
Through proper channels for that sole
purpose.
As to Mn N.rHs rather eXira'a-
CANT assertion tu.' mo- teacher -huuld
como Out OF nine months term
without hit ur H.r pupils having 90
fair knuUloDF. .. hc intricate Eng
lish Language OBJ. ritter also mod-
cst teacher uf ..u. Years experience.
cannot Nuuph. The writer rather
suhsrribcs to JN. '#.a that DO 20 truch.
CO. after all Dol. .r Urr best oudcuyur7
have boon pu' ..r.H IN tho fixed ara
unWavcrms pI.I .u get his spanish
American alum. . take au interest
iu acoulriur OBJ. English language, Go
give them tho mu Ius go learn t. 90
0uthusc them. were, Goo acquire
u whatever inc Immediate results may
show. Doc or ahr L done nobly bon bc-
half OF tho desired end ana sooner
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01

School crnpas returns now come
ploled IN santa re show mat New
Mexico's gain r. population during
the past year has been slight Last
year enc school-nge population be-
tween the ages 81 ard ai--was
iei,6fs. This year Il is 1889 a
gain 81 si4. II Sc estimated from
this that the total population has I'M
ereased i.2oi
How does that strike you. for q
brand new. progressive. resourcefm
weHserh stase2
In the eastern counties heavy
falling of In population was noted
81 an counties except Union. Ten
counties show a decrease in popula-
ton. nfteen shosins a slight In
crcbse.
What s. the matter with New Mex
ico--a state 81 undouhted great asri-
cultural. minerel grazing. industrial
ana other possibilities?
Every other state in the west is
advertising. Every other state is
telling the world about what Il has
"a offer is uctiyet, agsressively sind
successfully seeking settlers and in-
vestora ana developers. II q IDLE TO
say that this immense state has not
resources 10 compete with the other
states yet We aro advertising New
Mexico only sporadicaliy. spasmod-
icary. unsystematically and In a
hisglcdy-piggiedy manner There IS no
oreanizcd state campaign % put New
Mexico's attractions and possibilities
before the country the state is not
furnishing statistics Of any kind for
me pcrusal or tho thousands Of egst-
ernors who want TO know or whose
interest could be aroused about what
the Sunshine state has to offer.
In business the man vino tries 20
keep hts wares secret from the
people doesn't get very far. Adver-
Using pays a state az big returns as
Il does merchant
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01

Hof ne firss time since TIE present
thte auditor teoh efnce, thirteen
gears aga. ll. at 81 NoM Mexico
r. unaa 70 ih fuil ihe salaries
e iss Incofa
AZ the end 81 TIE fiscal year on
saturday he state found Itself with
sno fis.ooo 70 pay some SCI. goo
sorth % raiarlep. state employees
ns1eivo sevohty pcr cent Of what Is
spminE 9 Diem and ara now curaged
- msisdiouniy whlsilins Tor tho bal
spce.
Taxes are indeainisely tied M b.
lNieation growing out OF wide
sbfead profess arainrt increases and
l'equaiiiies IN the assessment OF
taxeu. Tor this and other reasons
ne outlook for she coming year IL
viewed with more or less alarm by
those who hook to the state Of New
MEXICO for their regular stipend and
ny al persons who are Interested in
me finnnciai standing Of the COM
moawealih
why IL it2
Are the Democrats telling US the
truth when they declare that an the
present troubles OF the state govern
ment are due 20 the romissness OF the
Reppbiican members OF the state
lesislniureg
There are two salient facts in the
premises:
For the first tsme In many years
the Democrats are in power 81 che
state o. New Mexico.
FOR the first time IN many years
ths state IL unable TO meet its obilga-
tlons. II Il is not broke. 1t Il at least
badly bent.
And We were taught In the primary
school amongst other rudlmentary
ariihmesicai axioms. that two and
two added together make four.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01
SPANISH As A VEHICLE FoR
ENGLISH.


The Herald recently published
communication from Chgrles W. G..
Ward Of Las VEGAS. touching upon
the importance Of greater attention
20 the rural school work IN New
Mexico ana especially 10 the teach
ing Of the English language 10 the
spanish-American boys and girls.
To-Day We Publish another letter on
thu SANS subject from Juan G..
Clancy which is equally worthy Of
esrcfui reading by friends 81 rural
education ar Clancy differs from
SIR Ward IN that he believes in
stead of discouraglng the study OF
correct spanish and The use Of Span
ish IN the schools the Latin tongue
SHOULD be used az vehicle for the
aqaVisition Of English.
AZ. Clancy IN our opinion Is en-
urfiy right That he II right we be-
liese 60 have boon ahundantiy DEM
oneiroted in Bernanilo county by
Comfy superintendent Montoya, one
efs y hose hobbies o. The use by the
ieathers 81 the Spanish language In
thf work Of teaching the pupils Eng
iiah. That the mefhod q successful
anyone conversant with the progress
MADE IN ihis count can testify it
certainly appears 81 o. the natural
and Logical method TO TEN spanish
AilHriaah mchln thot horse" IL the
English word for me animal 10 which
he hrplles the term "caballo." ana ID
loQks ~ ,ayman az IL there were
no Better way TO Fix horse in his
mind ihan by permanently Identify
ine Il ~ the word "caballo"
Aeain lt has been frequently
polnted out chat the Sew Mexican
youth who starts out ln nfe has the
field % opportunity greatly extended
whom he Is equipped TO speak and
write nuontly both English and spnn-
ish. Porfectng him IN Inc use Of
she native tongue ia which he ai-
ready BE- grounded not only makes Il
ensier for him az the same time 10
learn English but doubles his lin
guisE equipment RI the average
American boy could colt the gram-
MAG Grades with tho ability 20 speak
and write two languages nuently be
would certainly regard Il az oonsld-
cIabie accomplishment
81 D. asserted that even though the
use Of "a Spanish word Is forbidden
iu a. school room, the boy "will not
forget his native tongue" As mat
ter 20 tact the boy knows hia native
tongue. az the $50 of six. Just about
as well ~ the aserage American
youih knows the English language.
And Il we conccdo that he win not
forest bis nniige tongue why NOT let
him Acquire I. 30 iis purity?
we believe that d ,he nernaiillo
county school teacher VINO talks
spanish fairly well viii compare
notes with ihe teacher who doesn't
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01
coon BACKS ron BAD.
Albuquerque Residents Are ITarnln
How Co Exchange the Old Back for
u Stronger one.

Albuquerque Residents Are Learning
How Ia Exchange the Old Back for
Stronger one.
Does your back ache. feel weak and
painful?
DO you suffer headaches. languor
and depression?
l. the urine discolored. passages ir-
regular
The kidneys may be calling for
help.
Weak kidneys can not do their
work
give them the help thcy need.
To cure O. kidney bacEaohu you
must cure the kidneys.
Use "a tested ana proven kidney
remedy
Dozens Kidney puls have stood the
test
Convincing proof Of merit in Alhu-
quorquc endorsements
Mrs. Louise Burnottc. 500 W Sill
Yer street Albuquerque. n. A.. slys.
conc of nay family had bad back.
She had known OF Dolu's Kidney
Pills for "a long time and she began
using them They quickly cured her
and she has had mo- trouble since"
For sale by AN dealers. Price 90
cents Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
Sew York. sole agonts for uuItod
States.
Remember the namo-Do on's--
aad take NO other.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01

are formcf win br fone3 "a bN maA-
rs me most progress IA leachine
fneliah % enc native boys and kris.
Certainly in spanish- American
rursi community me supefiniondcnt
or instructor who knows shc native
ionnuo has Tremendous ndsRnthHe
over she one who doosn', b onllstine
ihe cooperation 81 INC fathers and
mothers and school directors IA Civ.
Ina the children an American educ
cation.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-01
rHE KAIsERs PHILOSOPHY.


Tho fourth yolumD of tho pccchcs
of Emperor william delivered from
900 to 1912, has appeared, its 32G
rsros crowded with uddrossos and
t'asis on all kinds of subjects ua-
Ga ming his reputation as tho greatest
rura apceDhmakor of tho prH
Among thc most iutDrDHug uud
characteristic passages Boo the cole
lection F tho following.
"Tho world belongs Co tho living
aad th' living know best win rol-
crate uo possimists; whoever les not
ready to work may drop ont and "
ho Wishes. hunt up Couutrl lottcr
suhod Go him.
- Um nn optimist through aud