New Britain herald., 1930-01-11
By J. TOZZI GAINAO

He whose work leads him into the hintcrland Of Brazil, be it survey ing, exploring or land cultivation, is certain to pass through experiences the like of which are not to be found in any other part of the world.
 The uneXplored region west of the Araguaya river, one of the principal southern tributaries ot the Amazon holds surprises few would imagine. The Serra do Concador Snoring Mountains) are asleep with the bur den of untold centuries. The Chav- antes Indians roam behind it's jag God peaks and guard their domains jealously against intrusion, poisOn- ed arrow putting a speedy end to any adventuring party which gives them the least cause for suspicion. The white man made them his che mics 200 years ago when his lust for gold overcame his feeling for consideration and precautiou.
 Another Cigarette Test
 Once while exploring that region west of the Araguaya I became separated from my party and fell into the hands of these Chayantes. My passport took the form of sue cesSfully passing their test" Thia consisted in standing calmly and smoking pipe or cigarette to add 10 an appearance Of noncha- lance - while a gaily accoutered chief rushed up bowling fierceiy with the sharp point of an arrow properly set on his fully stretched bow and ready to snap and pertor- ate the target at which it was aim ed. The slightest loosening of the savage's finger would have put an end to me. If, at this, any of my feelings had come to the surface, or if l had given in completely an tried to bolt, it would have meant | that just one more traveller never would have returned to civilization.
 Strength Beverage
 beverage of great stimulating and nourishinS properties is that used among the Maues Indians. who still inhabit the land along the 1 west banks of the Tapajos river 1 These Indians were in bygone days ! nomad fighters who travelled somv- | times far inland. To sustain then on thoir long journeys they car ricd as provisions q quantity Of small sticks made of brown vcg2- table paste which had been hard ened on slow fire. When they felt hungry the warriors filed some oI these sticks into q powder which they mixed with water, and drank.
 This gave them the strength nrr- eS&ary to undertake a battle or days it is known as "guarana" an i5 made into a non alcoholic drinN which has great sale all oyer tho country, but for the explorer this medicine-for it amounts to thIt must be taken Indian fashion. ] drink little Of it three times q day, grinding two tcaspoonflls with halt as much sugar in a third of q glass of water On this i can work, if necessary 3S hou~s, walk many miles in the jungle, or fast for two days without feeling tired or hungry. Furthermore, il is preventive against jungle fever and malaria. Half Of the population of the state of Ma, o Crosse uses 'Guarana' regularly. Be Careful of Salt
 When dealing with the Indians | of central South America it is a good thing to know a significant ! fact about salt. If you give them salt. or food with salt in it. they may eat it with relish; but, once they consume it, they are prey to insects, and their bodies be come full of sorrows" Blaming you for this, the savages will ro- gard you a bad medicine man, and may take your life. They are ap- parently immune from insect bits if they leave salt alone.
 Many explorers in their hooNs or lectures will tell about Indians | 'NihS |oN'l'u hl'li Soiil' hihh VI ointment to prevent the ravagcs Of flies and ants. However after close observation I am certain these juices are not for that purpose, brt {" prevent the Indians skin from being torn as he makes his way | through the dense woods.
 The sooner these primitive in- habitants are domesticatcd and the lands they occupy turned over to 1 aCriculture and industry for the development of the inherent re sources, the sooner will the wor.i profit by the immense riches which the territory contains.