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St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
HAVE QUEER FAITH.
Mohave Indians Believe That Spir-
its Die Four Times.
Then They Return to Earth and Be.
come Part of the SOil-No Reward
or Punishment in the
. Spirit World.
ESPECIAL Arizona Letfer.1

W YHEN one crosses the Colorado
" river at the Needles, on the
Santa Fe line to California, he
generally sees a large number of In
dians at the depot, some with pot
terry, others with beadwork, and still
others with bows and arrows, which
they seek to sell to the tenderfoot
tourist. The pottery is sunbaked clay
and will fall to pieces almost at look,
and the bows and arrows were never
intended to be shot with. They are
made and painted in fine Mohave style
to catch the white mans eye and sell.
No! it is a mistake to say they are
painted in Mohave style, for have
several of their own old bows and
arrows, actually used in the chase and
in war, and they are unpainted and
exceedingly plain. But they are dan
gerous weapons, for all that, and l
have seen a deer brought down with
300 yards.
In the early days of the white mans
travel in their territory the Mohaves
were far from reliable. Perhaps one
ought to say they could always be re-
lied upon to kill any party of white
men that they thought they were
capable of handling. Many spot,
both on the Arizona and Colorado
sides of the river, could tell tale of
sanguinary and determined battle
fought to a finish between horde of
naked Mohaves and q small band of
adventurous travellers or prospectors.
Many a scalp was lifted, and many a
dance of victory held in those days
before the white men had fully and
completely demonstrated their power.
In 1858 Ives and his band of ex-
plorers and soldiers went up the
Colorado, through the territory of
the Mohaves, into the Black canyon,
the Painted canyon, and as far as the
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
BREATHING AND DIGESTION.
A Simple Means Of Promoting Assfm.
ilatf0n of Food and Aiding
Circulation.

It is perhaps not generally known
that one of the most important offices
of the lungs is to promote the move
ment of the blood and lymph currents
throughout the body, says Good
Health. Each inspiratory: movement
acts upon the blood and lymph ves-
sells as a powerful aspirating pump,
drawing the blood and lymph toward
the chest, from which it is again pro-
PEELED outward by the heart. The
large lymphatic ducts which return
the lymph to the blood vessels empty
into the veins in the upper part OF
the chest, where they receive the full
force of the suction power of the
lungs during inspiration. The lymph
is gathered, first from the tissues,
every individual cell being bathed in
the lymph, from which il draws its
nutrient material; secondly, from the
Serious cavities Of the body-the alb
domen, or peritoneal cavity, the chest,
or pleura1 cavity, the cranial cavity,
the joints, and various pouches and
cavities large and small throughout
the body; thirdly, the intsstines and
the lymphatics or chyle ducts gather
certain food elements through the alb
sorbing surfaces with which they are
connected. Active respiration assists
all forms of lymph absorption, but
gives special aid to the absorption OF
food substances from the stomach
and intestines, for the reason that
these vessels are situated so close to
the chest cavity that they are more
directly under the influence of the
suction-action of the chest.
A few minutes spent in vigorous
breathing exercises after each meal
is one of the best means OF re1nedying
the sense of heavincss anl weight OF
which so many complain after eating.
The digestive processes may be pro-
noted by this simple meas sure, and, il
habitually practiced, many chronic di-
gestive ailments may BE- radically
cured by it.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
which there is no escape. The Ger.

which there 10 no escape. The Ger
tainty of it is established beyond .
doubt even in childhood. In addition
to the power of healing, the medicine
men command the wind and the rain
with the assurance that their COM
mands will be obeyed. They handle
rattlesnakes in safety and make money
out of leaves.
''The Mohave doctor never visits the
sick. The patients are always brought
to him.
''He questions the patient in regard
to his dreams and locates the disease
from that. A dream Of being in the
water shows that the legs are af-
fected. A dream OF wishing to drink
blood or commit murder indicates .
diseased stomach.
''He effects cure by singing songs
and blowing upon the naked body.
Each disease requires different song.
But little attention is paid to diet.
No medicine or herbs are used.
"We ask him to tell in the beginning
whether he will lose or save his pa
tient. AS long as he tells the truth
we honor and trust him. If he fails
in this seven times we believe he
should be punished by death, though
this practice has been discontinued
out of respect to the opinion of the
superintendent of schools.
"He is paid from five to ten dollars
for his services
"The Mohaves burn their dead. A
hole about four by two by two feet is
dug, over which the fire is made in
which the ashes are buried after the
burning. AS the body burns the dead
mans garments are thrown into the
fire and his, friends take off their own
clothes and burn them, as an express
sion of sorrow and for the spirit to
wear in the next world. Horses are
slain for his use in the spirit world.
The flesh of the horses is roasted and
eaten by the tribe.
Burning the body iberates the
spirit, and it rises in the smoke. It
does not go at once to the spirit land.
but hovers near it's old home and
friends for about four days. It sees
all without being seen; it cries with
the friends without being heard. The
sadness and grief of the friends finally
drive or start it away on its journey to
the next world, which is towards tho
south.
'At the pass between this and the
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
P!QA6l, P!!!l: l,;6::EEl{aR1tI
IMPROVEMENT
TRAVELLING MAIL BOX
sampe Device By wh,c.
"er Has His Letters Carried
Across . River.

"s recently received from the
Iural delivery bureau at Washington
. photograph of a travelling mail Inv
uesleneo and used by Mr.. James Tag
gar', Delaware county, O., to convey
ms mali from his box on the rural
earri route to his house across a
river. without this device he would
be obliged to go some distance to
'ne orioge to cross the river for his
,nah. AS something like this would
oe very convenient for others SINH
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
Kansas Philosophy.

There is usually something the mat.
ter with man who carries woman's
watch.
Some women would rather listen to
a story about spell of sickness than
read novel.
It is always easier for busy man
to find extra time for work than it il
for loafer.
Be bold enough to say: 81 don't
know" And if you can screw your
courage up to it, add: "And I don't
care"
1t is an Indication that woman re-
CARDS you as very dear friend when
she quits getting out her cut glass for
you.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03


lariy situated or at distance from
the road, we wrote to Mr.. Taggart
for particulars and he has replied as
follows:
This mail carrier is designed to
transport the mail across the Olen-
tangy river, which at this point is
22S feet wide. It is supported by
No. 8 galvanized wire (A) which is
maintained at the proper tension by
means of fence ratchet shown at B.
The box is supported on the wires by
two grooved sash pullies, Cd d.. The
strap iron connecting with the box
and pullies, ID D), extends on both
sides of the wire, making it impos-
sible to get off in transit. The post
(E) on opposite side of river has an
iron at the top end bent into the
form shown at F. This iron is Hx2H
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
xot Good for Horses.

pane IS essentially q sheep iced
~ shaw Of Minnesota, who intro
1,,o.a rape into this country, says
49, = i nm ideal succulent crop Tor
sheep, but does not recommend En- hos :. sos
horses and mich cows. II norses
win eat it they should not be per
mitted @ to pasture on it only for :. a
1ha.t time each day. We doubt II
thev will eat it if they can get grass
or hay. If you have some sheep 1ney
~ .n;n make good gains on rape and
viii eat it with ayldly.-r FARMERS
Voice.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03

will syphon into the cellar, requir.
ing almost no effort to pump it up
the few remaining feet.
1t is a shame to carry water year
after year from the well to tho
house when the water will run itself.
1t is more important to save labor
in homework than elsewhere on the
farm, for there is less of strength
indoors,-N. Y. Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
The Orphans Awful Fate.

Johnny Bellows-It's awful ON
boy to be born an orphan!
Willie Fenows-Yes; he can't never
get a Iay-off from school on account
of his mother beia' sick.-Harlea
Life.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03
sYpHoN FROM WELL.
Saves Lots of Work In the Farm
House Where There Is Very
Little Strength to Spare.

Most farm houses could have
pipe from the well to the kitchen
sink, saving an enormous amount OF
work. If the we'll is on higher
ground than the house, the water
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-03

r,,ba hat is harmless animal ana
<bould be protected because It Kills
flies and bugs
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SOCIETY.


Mrs. Emma Hart of Tifin. O.. Is visiting
her cousin. Mrs. ]. l.. CARRIER. In Sapping-
ton.
Miss Blanche Bell Of Sherwood visited rel
atives in ST. Louis last Wednesday.
Miss Bertha Morgan Of ST. Louis is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Flora Mikel of Moke-
vile.
The Central Township Farmers Club will
give an entertainment this evening in their
ture OF the entertainment Will be a sleight-
of-hand entertainment by Professor Joseph
Wood
Miss Mary Caldwell of Pontiac, ILL.,, is Wis
iting Mrs. G. O. Evans OF Kirkwood.
The "Wednesday Afternoon Euchre Club Of
kirkwood was entertained last Wednesday
by Mrs. j. q. Whyte.
Mrs A j. Abraham and Mrs. Ponsford of
kirkwood are visiting friends in Sedalia
The next meeting Of the kirkw sod Mag
azine Club will be held tomorrow afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Charles W. Murt-
feldt.
Mr.. and Mrs George l. Edwards Of Kirk
wood VIII depart this week for trip to the
Sandwich Islands and Japan. They will he
accompanied by their son. Lane Edwards;
and Miss Almira Coleman. The party will
be absent for several months
Mrs II. II. Rhoads gave a luncheon
Thursday afternoon at her home In Web
ster Groves. The guests were Mines. j. +.
Allen. Katherine Gore. Charles knight,
Holton. Nevins and ~. ID. Thompson.
o. G. Phillips of New York is a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs Adrian Defong in Webster
Groves A dinner in honor of Mr.. Phillips
was given last Tuesday evening by Mrs. A.
A Gruner.
Miss Lille Miltelberg has returned to her
home In Underwood after visit to friends
in BALDWIN,
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
FEATURES FOR THE FAIR.
SCIENTIFIC AGRICULrURE
IN OPERATION.

TO the Editor OF Tbs Republic
What feature OF the Fair would exert a
more beneficial influence than an approprf-
ate number Of acres OF land put In prac-
tical. scientific cultivation. not mere expert
ment?
Let this land be laid OF in tracts for gar
dens and farms Let the gardens consist OF
one acre or less uo to four acres and as
many OF each class as would be desirable.
Five acres or more to constitute farm.
Let the farms consist OF 1--WE, ten, fifteen.
twenty and thirty acre tracts Let each
farm and garden be placed under the man
agement OF a competent person. Let COM
petition for these farms and gardens be
open to the world Let the person present
ing the most elaborate practical scheme
commensurate with the size of the desired
tract have the first. choice Of tracts in his
class. This would not be merely expert
mental, but a practical demonstration OF the
methods OF -thoushtful men in the develop
nent OF the agricultural resources OF the
various sections Of the world Of similar cli-
mate TO this. II would afford a practical
object lesson To the farmers OF this coun-
try. As there would be demand for the va
rious products. tt'wouid no doubt be SELF
These isnds erad be assigned at the
earliest date pf5tSie, In order that opera
tions may beS1B'in due season to put the
land in the Best possible condition by the
spring OF 1903 CHARLES HCTCHKiSS.
Hematite, Mo-.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
CUBANS APPROVE
The new MOVE.
Discussion of the Constitution
Proceeds - Some Odd
Differences.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Havana, JAN s.-Cubans generally ap-
prove the text Of the proposed national
constitution. constituting Cuba an inde-
pendent Republic. with a system of gov
ernment closely following that Of the Uni
ted States. Even the Spanish element ap-
plauds the work Of the Constitutional Con-
yention.
The discussion OF the Constitution in de-
tai was begun on Thursday afternoon with
a four hours session. After tfre adoption
Of the project in full. the debate proceeded
by clauses.
The preamble contains an invocation for
the favor OF God Delegate Cisneors moved
TO strike out the clause. following with
dramatic argument; Senior Llorente. oppos-
ing the motion urged that the delegate. did
not represent an atheistic nation. The mo-
tion was lost and the Deity remains in the
clause.
Section l. constituting the people OF Cuba
n sovereign and independent state, was
adopted by a rising and unanimous vote.
Discussion proceeded regarding the status
FORM No changes were effected at Thurs
days session.
AT Fridays session, section . regarding
citizenship. was discussed. The lines are
literally drawn. 1t was thought by some too
liberal, by others too indefinite The section
was finally left as submitted by the COM
mittee.
Thus far no changes have been made.
IL is evident that much political discus
sion has only the purpose of making a rec
ord for the members before their constitu-
ents
No evidence Is shown Of a tendency 10
rush proceedings unduly.- but the intention
Is clear on the part Of the majority to
forward the draft IN time for action by
Congress Night sessions are projected, and
the programme Is expected to be rapid next
week
The greatest trouble with the Constitu-
tion Is the Iced of editing by a competent
lawyer.
On Friday afternoon motions were pre-
sented 20 send expressions of regret and
sy mpathy Tor the death Of uQeen Victoria.
An animated debate ensued lasting an
hour The motion was finally adopted by a
vote OF l3 10 10. those votif & in the affirm
alive rendering either an explanation or an
apology for their votes.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
DOCTOR De COSTA TO LECTURE
st. Louis University Alumni Pre-
pare for His Visit.

The Alumni Association of ST. Louis Uni
versity is making extensive preparations
for lecture to be given at Memorial Hall
Thursday evening. February 2s. by the
Reverend BENJAMIN F. De Costa. ID. D.. late
rector Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
OF ST. John the Evangelist Of New York
City. Doctor De Costa resigned his pulpIt
two years ago 10 embrace the Roman Cath
olic faith. In a lecture entitled From
Canterbury to Rome, or How / Came to Be
a Catholic" he explained the reasons for
his change. Since then Doctor De Costa
has delivered number OF lectures. invari-
ably TO large audiences.
This will be his first appearance in this
city on the lecture platform since hts
change of religious belief. and the alumni
members hope to see him greeted by q large
audience. His subject here will be "Ameri-
ca" and will be more historical and patri-
otic than religious He Is pre-eminently
scholar and a lecturer of much ability He
has made a tour Of the world and has ac-
quired a rare fund OF lecture material from
his studies and observations in other coun-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
Paris. Tex.
GLASS BUILDINGS
OF MANY COIORS.

To the Editor Of The Republic.
L would suggest that We construct our
Worlds Fair so that II will go down In his
tory as the Crystal City. We can construct
all temporary building OF steel and glass,
finished Of and decorated with staff, only
let US have each building OF different
color, with glass to match. This would
make a beautiful sight IN daylight and at
night when lit up would give a fairy ef-
feet never equaled at any fair. l would also
suggest that the buildings be situated so as
to form a hollow square, large enough to
stand one million people. the center OF the
square to contain an electric fountain and
monument larger and more beautiful than
any ever constructed: say 800 feet high. to
be topped on with a heroic-sized statue Cf
Thomas jefferson. surrounded with alle-
gorical statues and scenes OF early Louis
lana; this fountain to be the main feature
Of the Fair. This square will be large
enough for fireworks displays, drills and
different band concerts.
st. Louis. L. SUMMERFIELD.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
TO REVISE THE TAX LAWS.
Resolution Proposes Abolition of
Board of Equalization.

Jefferson City. No.. Jan. ss.-Mr. Clay Of
Audrain County has submitted a second
resoiution In the House. providing for a
constitutional amendment separating taxes
on corporations from that on real and per-
sonaI property, the former for State. the
latter for county purposes, and abolishing
the State Board or Equalization
The amendment rests with the Governor
giving him authority to appoint a Tax
Commission Of three to assess public service
corporations for State purposes.
The proposition is in line with the sug-
gestion OF F. ". Judson Of St Louis. who
discussed the subject OF taxation before
the House Ways and Means Committee
Wednesday night
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
INTERNArIoNAL RACES
WITH BIG PRIZES.

10 the Edltor OF Th9FepcDfc.
My suggestion for the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition is this: $50
Arrange for an international racing car
nival of one week. say the first week In
September, as follows: Monday. one mile
Tuesday, one and one-hah miles: Wednes-
day. two miles; Thursday. two and one-half
miles; Friday. three miles; Saturday. four
miles. and hang up 10000 purses for each
race, $1,000 entrance fees. 900 to be paid
July /. 1902. $l.0o0 January I. 1893. and 500
forty-eight hours before the start, each
nation to be allowed to start one horse in
each race. the particular horse TO be named
when the last payment IL made.
The grand prize races to be run as own
ers' handicap on each day. Chariot races
la Ben Hur-bicycie and automobile
races; weight for age. and heat races
enough TO fill out the afternoon should be
provided for at smaller prizes. II England
France, Germany. Austria, Russia, Italy
Spain, Australia. and Mexico could be n
duced TO enter horses the event would make
the English Derby and the Grand Prize Of
Paris look exceedingly small. The grand
stand would have 20 be built clear round the
track to hold the spectators at S seat.
+. A STOCKHOLDERS.
Paris Tex
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
EVERY KIND OF
RIVER CRAFT.

To the Editor OF The Republic
1t appears to me that the most interest
ing suggestion, and the one that ought to
be considered seriously from every stand
point. is that the Fair ought--by all means
to be held so as to take advantage OF
the river for beautifying purposes as well
"a for transportation facilities.
As the business men of st. Louis are put
ting up the means TO build this Fair, It will
be blrgely to their interest to see river
traffic rejuyenated In every form.
Let us have the greatest and grandest
exposition of its kind ever given, commem-
Grating the advent of the Twentieth Gen.
tury. as well as for the original purpose.
and let's have every kind OF craft on the
river, thus bringing into prominence and
letting the world know that at ST. Louis
we have unrivaled faci tiles for traversing
the entire Mississippi Valley. E. r. s.
ST. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
TO AMEND THE BALLOT LAW.
Mr.. Doris Wants Change in Man.
ner of Voting.

Jefferson City. No. Jan. a6.-Mr. Doris
OemJ of Oregon County presented to the
House to-day q bill practically repealing
the essential feature of the Australian bal
lot law. and removing the secrecy of the
ballot when a vote is cast.
Ii Is specified that on any day of elec-
tion of public officers in any district each
qualified voter shall be entitled to receive
from n judge OF election one ballot of the
political party ne may desire to vote AZ
said. election.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
Mrs. Mather, of Chicago. gives timely and friendly
advice to all mothers.
CHICAGO. IT,. Jan. z6. 1900.

CHICAGO. IT,. Jan. zo. 1900.
Rtpfis Sy,np Company,
lHsakifel2o, M
GESTLzMEs: Enclosed you viii find pho
tcsraph of my little daughter Esther. now
seven years old. She has been troubled since
birth with constipation and stomach troubles
and about six months ago commenced giving
her DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup PePsin with such
wonderful results that you would hardly know
her to be the same child. Have used in all
three ffty-cent bottles. The child is now
able to eat hearty meal with none of the
oldtime results, and has gained several
pounds I heartily recommend DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin to all mothers.
Will further add that, with this valuable
remedy in the house they will have no use
for the family physician.
Very truly. MRS MYRTLE MsrsE,.
GA Larabce Street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
SERVICES AT THE SAME HOUR.
Will Be Held in st. Louis When
Queen Is Buried.

Bishop Tuttle OF the Episcopal Church
has appointed a service to be held in honor
of Queen Victoria at the Church OF the
Holy Communion Saturday afternoon, Feb
ruary 3 at o'clock. The funeral service
of the Queen Will take place February 2 at
. o'clock at night, and, there being six
hours difference In time between Windsor
and st. Louis, the hour OF the funeral here
Will be o'clock in the afternoon
All the clergy of the city and suburbs are
to appear In yestments and occupy seats
IN the chsncel. and the various Episcopal
congregations are expected TO attend the
service
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
DISPLAY OF
MINERAL WATERS.

To the Editor of The Republic.
1 would suggest that space be provided
for the exhibit Of the various mineral wa
tiers of the United States that have been
analysed and known to possess medicinal
properties. giving the analysis Of the same.
II there be two or more mineral springs In
same locality of value IL should be SO
stated. II. E. SCANLAND,
Minneola, No.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27

80 C-one Lillian Trorlicht. Eva Murphy. Anna
Lee PickeI, Margaret Ptcsel, - Duross,
~ Mrs Louis Dennig of Compton Heights
entertained the Berlin Euchre Club on
q Thursday. and az the conclusion a luncheon
m. was served. and the pearl-handled knives,
(which constitute the only prizes of the or
r. ganization, were awarded. Prizes were won
-Srby
-r1f-.- Mesdames-
! d. 3. Woestman. ]. Hempelman.
NJ harles Lindenschmit. II. Schultz
~ Those present included:
-rs.ar Mesdames-
= Henry Vogelsang. Henry Duncker
q. Riesmeyer. j. Schaeffer
Jean Reutlinger. l. Sparks.
=. II. r. Brockman, Trebus
. Misses
- -iaGgie Hager Nellie Keber
Lou Woestman, l. Luttercord.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-01-27
GREAT COST OF THE B0ER WAR,
Nearly Half of British Force Re.
ported Incapacitated.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Boston, Mass, Jan. a.-Charies n.
Pierce. Consul General of the Orange Free
State and treasurer Of the Boer relief fund
writes In letter to Joseph O'Kane. clerk
Of the Boston Common Council:
of the 10000 men landed in South Az
r1ca from Great Britain. IS per cent has
been lost or incapacitated and the cost TO
Great Britain up to the present time has
been over $soo.ooo.ooo with no prospect OF
the end being at hand"