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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
LIFE is GROWING LONGER.
Statistics show Considerable In.
crease in the Span of HUI
man Existence.

From statistics and the result of Ger
tain changes in She methods of liv
ing we eau safely affirm that tht
span of life is steadily lengthening
Three thousand years before tn,
Christian era the average duration O;
life was said to be three score year.
and ten. This would make middle lift
come at 35. Dante considered thai
year the middle of life's arch and Mon
taigne, speaking for himself at the
same period of life, considered his rea
work practically ended and proved
that he thought he was growing ole
by falling into the reminiscent age
says the Royal Magazine.
At the present time so years is con
sidered as middle age. In the days
of the revolutionary war prominent
men at that time were looked upoI
as old at SO years. We are justified
in supposing that the e4span of human
life will be prolonged in the future
because the possibility of living to az
older age has been demonstrated BY
the great advances made in medicine
and hygiene during the past ter
years.
We have attained a vast amount OF
knowledge as to the causes of dis
ease, and new remedies for their suc.
cessful treatment have been discoy-
cred. We have no new diseases, at
least, of any serious character, and
we are better able TO treat the old
ones, which, like old foes, appear tc
us with new faces.
One of the most interesting and
trustworthy statements in respect SC
old age is the report of the habits
of centenarians, made some years age
by commission appointed by the
British Medical association. Without
going into particulars of the different
cases, it is valuable to note. general
1y, the result of this investigation.
It seems that most of the old peo
pie were small or medium of stature
and of spare habit of body. Most oil
them had lost their teeth, but nearly
all of them enjoyed good digestion.
one old man of IS, clergyman, plac-
Ing HIS HdHd On 1dlS u du IL dutSt1OiI
and saying that he never knew what
it was to have a stomach. Nearly all
of them had enjoyed uninterrupted
good health. and many Lad never
known what It was to be sick.
They were all very moderate in eat
ing, most of them using little animal
food. Few INDUCED at all in intoxi-
eating drinks and those only in nota-
Bile moderation. They took consider.
able outdoor exercise and nearly all
possessed the good-natured placid dis,
position.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
NO FRAME HOUSES.
south Africa Uses Great Deal Of
Brick and Cement in
BuiIding.

South Africa is without peer as
a customer for cement. says United
States Consul General Stowe at Cape
Town in recent communication to
the department of state, according to
the Washington Star. All the build
ings there. he says, all the ware
houses, stores and residences, are
built of brick, cemented on the out
side, and no wood or frame houses
are to be seen.
The bricks used in South Africa
are larger than American bricks, and
are ''laid up principally with mud =
the inferior clay found in that region,
instead of lime mortar or cement.
The cement comes into play in the
outside finish Of the buildings. Tt Is
laid over the whole surface, and the
expert Malay masons III South Africa
produce very pleasing and unique ef-
fects in finishing up caps, columns
and holdings, closely initiating the
natural stone in this decorative work.
A striking effect is produced by
4spattering'' some of the larger
buildings with cement, which pre-
sents a rough exterior very striking
and pleasing to the eye, and also dur
able.
The greater part of the cement inn
ported into South Africa last year,
states the consul general, came from
Great Britain. and over 1e5,oo0, 900
pounds into the country. all told.
when left the United States says
Mr.. Stowe, aour manufacturers of ce-
ment we're producing an article which
was proved by tests to be as good as
the English, and that cement ought
to find a large market here. While
the United States at the present time
would be hampered on account of the
excessive steamship rates to this
country, which would prevent conpe-
tition with the German and Belgian
cements, yet L am convinced with
equal rates the United States cement
could find d market here in large
quantities. Cement OF the desired
quality viii never be manufactured
here, as the ingredients do not exist"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26

doors are attached by means of
hinges. These boxes are placed on
end SO as to support the desk ledge
and bookcases.
Three boards are driven together
and placed across the upper ends of
them, and made fast with screws.
The bookcases can be two long
shoe boxes of even size, and arranged
with shelves somewhat as shown in
the drawing.
Across the top shelf is placed and
made fast. This will bind the cases
together and prevent them from NOV
ing, while at the same time the bot
tom of each box can be made fast to
the desk top.
Simple curtains of some light mate
rial are fastened at the top and half
way down at the front of the cases
by means of light rods and rings, 50
that when desired they may be drawn
across to hide the shelving and books.
Drawers can be made in the lower
eases to accommodate writing mate
rials, and the closets below them will
be quite large enough to harbor mag
azines, pamphlets, etc.
Halfway from the desk ledge to the
top of the window shelf can be ar
ranged to hold two or three glass
bowls from which growing vines can
climb on the curtains or on fine wires
strung across from case to case.
The shelving in the cases should
be placed the proper distances apart
to accommodate books of various
sizes, the smaller volumes at the top
and the larger ones at the bottom as
shown.-St. Louis GIobe-Democrat
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
DEVICE TO PREVENT upsErr1Ne.

q
pede the progress or interfere with
the manipulation of the boat The
frame can be adjusted to fit any
width of boat, and there are four ball
and socket joints fitted with screw
clamps to provide for the adjustment
of the floats at any desired height, ac-
cording to the load on board. The
floats are inflated air bags with point
ed ends. and they normally rest just
above the surface of the water. As
soon as the boat tits the float sinks
and begins to exert a force to regain
It's proper level, and by stationing
the floats some distance apart their
efficiency is such that the boat cannot
be upset either by accident or de-
sipn.-Louisville Courier-J Journal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
Woman,a EnIarred snbere.

Women earn their daily bread in
almost every branch OF human indus
try Women make or help to make
cofins, bricks, tiles, sewer pipes.
tools. boxes. barrels, furniture They
are in all the professions; they are
stockholders and partners in various
kinds of business, and as to the more
conventional occupations of women
they are galore. In the more unusual
ways we have had woman an
thropologist, a woman forester, wom-
en- who mine and women who deal
In stocks. One woman spent SO years
making bead house and lately was
found dead with her unfinished work
before her.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
PREVENTS CAPsIZING.
safety Attachment for Canoes That
VIII Be Appreciated by mex
perienced PaddIers.

In the cut we show a new attach
ment for canoes and other boats
which has been patented by Randolph
NJ. Howe and Lewis A. Leavitt, of Old
Town, Me- The object of the inven-
tion is to provide simple device
which will prevent canoe or other
small boat from capsizing by sudden
shifting of the occupants or by the
force of violent waves. The arrange
ment is so light that it does not ma
terially increase the weight of the
boat, and when properly adj
justed it is next to impossible
to upset the canoe, while its normal
position is such that it will not inn
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
Was Proud of Her SON.

There once lived in western vii
lage a woman who was anxious that
her only son should achieve some
great success in life, and lift himself
above 1.-The common run of men, as
she said. When she reflected that
even the presidency Of the United
States is within the reach Of the
poorest and humblest boy, she did not
wish her son to fall far below that
station in life. Long after the son
was a man, an acquaintance met the
ambitious old lady, then visiting in a
distant state, and asked her about
her sons success in life. aWell,'' she
said, cheerily, he amt the president
of the United States yet; he amt a
senator, nor yet a congressman, nor
governor, nor mayor; but tell you
he's the very best blacksmith there is
in our part of the country. Indeed
he is!''
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26

Z q
erage Of 11s cents each. or a total Of
the value of the hen herself.
Some chicken ranches have as many
as 100, GOO hens, and one which is just
being established at Manasquan, n. j..
viii have 10000. This ranch is to be
run on thoroughly scientific plan.
The hens are to be separated into col
onies of 80, so that disease cannot
spread, and poor layers can be found
out and retired from service. The feed
for the hens is to be put into the hopper
of an electric machine, a button pressed
and the feed scattered SO that the hens
viii have to walk a good deal to get
enough. This exercise viii keep them
Out on the farms hens get exercise in
the barnyards and fields, and they vary
their diet, biting off blade of grass,
then chasing grasshopper. then find
ing grain of corn or wheat. swallow
ing particle of gravel or an apple
seed, and winding up with a drink of
sour milk in the pan. On the Manas-
quan ranch these natural conditions
will be reproduced as largely as posi-
bic by artificial means.
The men who will have the manage
ment of it expect to furnish $4,000. .0G0
fresh eggs every year to New York city.
No eggs will spoil in the nest. for in
the act of springing from the nest the
hen will open a trap door in the bot
tom and release the egg. If she turns
to look for it to cackle over it will be-.
like the little boy in Orphan Annie"
that wasn't there at all This is
good thing for the egg. but it looks as
if it might be confusing to the hem
Little Chronicle.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
best way 10 treat sprainn.

In treating sprain wiring folded
flannel out of boiling water by lay
ing it in thick towel and twisting
the ends in opposite directions; shake
it to cool it a little, lay IL on the
painful part and cover it with a piece
of dry flannel. Change the fomenta-
tions until six have been applied, be-
ing careful not to have them SO hot
as to burn the skin. Bandage the
part If possible and in six or eight
hours repeat the application. As
soon as it can be borne rub well with
extract of witch hazel. Ladies' Home
Journal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
CALLING FOR SUPPER.

able to look after themselves. away
they few. But ii was not at all easy at
first to find food whenever they were
hungry, and they we're very glad when
their parents brought them mouthful
now and then. Whenever Jimmy saw
his mother coming he Topped his little
wings, opened his mouth and yelled:
.Caw, cav, cav" at#the top of his voice,
to make her hurry up. This picture
was taken as he sat on fence waiting
for his supper.C Cincinnati Tribune.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
little GIRL Was Diplomatsc.

Some young people are possessed Of
considerable diplomacy. A eonfection-
er relates that one day little girl
entered his shop and, laying down a
dime, asked for ten cents worth of
candy. 'Its for papa she explained.
.I want to surprise him when he
comes home The man proceeded TO
dig out some mixtures, when the little
girl interposed. Don't give me that
kind. Give me caramels. I just like
caramels. /" But I thought these were
for papa, the candy man remarked.
II know" replied the little girl, "but
when I give them to papa he'll just
kiss me and say cause I'm such a gem
erous little girl he'll give them all back
to me. So you'd better give me cara
mels.'s
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
paint spots ON preaa.

If these are rubbed at once with
turpentine they come off quite easi-
ly, but II they have been allowed 10
dry little ammonia should be mixed
with the turpentine, provided it IS q
fast color" material. II the color is
one that Is likely to be injured. drop
4 little sweet oil on the spot, then
rub with turpentine, removing the
grease spot afterward By rubbing
with benzine or ether.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
new Evidence of Disease.

Little four year-old Harry was not
feeling well, and his father suggested
that he might be taking the chicken
pox, then prevalent. Harry went to
bed laughing at the idea, but early
next morning he came downstairs
looking very serious, and said:
You're right, papa; It is the chicken
pox; found feather in the bed
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
TWO IMMENSE EGGS.
Discovered in the Island of Madagaa4
ear by q German Traveller and
Scientist.

A German traveller and scientist,
George Krause, has just returned from
the island of Madagascar, where he
was engaged for some 16 months in
scientific researches Madagascar,
now French possession, is the larg-
est island in the world, and though
situated off the southeastern coast OF
Africa, its fauna is quite different
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
HEindmiIln for Dynamoe.

A new idea for utilizing the power Of
the wind in order 10 produce electricity
has just been successfully tried. Wind
mills are too uncertain to permit OF
their being used for driving dynamos.
so it is proposed that windmills be used
to pump water into high reservoir or
tank, and this water would drive a
dynamo in an ordinary way by means
Of a turbine. Although the windmill
might work ftfully, it would be suffi-
-cient to keep up a constant supply OF
water so that the production of cleo
tricity would be continuous.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
saIf-1exe,iur shin chatr

With the idea of eliminating, to some
extent, at least, the disagreeable attic
tion Of seasickness, two Englishmen
have devised a self-leveiing chair. The
chair is suspended from two rings
framework at right angles
to each other. and it is claimed the
chair will remain level in the roughest
sea. The idea is also applied to berths.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
e.trc, n.stmnttaI evidence.

ELLEN. has George come home from
school yet?'' called Mrs snaggs to
her servant. 'sYes. ma'am, came
back the answer. Where is he?" II
haven't seen him. = .How do you
know, then, that he IS at. home 2"
Because the cats a-hidin' under the
dresser"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
rx,nnaarfnI ca1ar Revars4an.

A curious butterfly exists in India
The male has the left wing yellow and
the right one red: the female has these
colors reversed.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1901-01-26
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.
CAROL WITH A CAUTION.
rev. DIR. Robert CoIIyer Talks About
Christmas Giving and Draws
Moral.

} MAN ever was
more beloved by
those who know
him than Rev. ng.
Robert Collyel., fer
many years pastor
of the Church Of
t h E Messiah, at
New York When
asked, q few years
ago, to say sons-
: :, ir I, n tYf
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09
School Directors and reAnher.,

The following Is house bill No. a.
passed by the Saith legislative assembly.
and signed by Governor Otero;
An act to regulate the election of d..
reclors of schools and the employment of
teachers.
Section J.. That at the next ensuing
election of directors of schools in thu
several districts of the counties of this
territory, one of the three OF such direct.
ors shall be elected and shall hold hi.
Office for a term of three years, one of
such three directors shall be elected and
shall hold his Office for a term of two
years ond the third of such directors shall
be elected and hold his Office for a term
OF one year.
Sec, 4, IT each election after the
next ensuing election of such directors.
but n of such directors shall he voted
foI and he shall be elected and old hi.
office for a term Of three years from tho
first day of July thereafter.
Sec. 3. All acts and parts Of acts in
conflict with the provisions Of this ar'
are repealed, and this act shall take effect
and be in full force from and after IT'S
passage.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09

out there they would then have
come and cleaned out the town of
Jagua Of what soldiers were left
there to hold the town. About 2
o'clock p, no. here those fifty men
came back from Lunoy, and every
one had bolos and daggeis hang
ing TO their belts, and looked like
they were nearly worn out. when
they told their story it seemed like
they we've all telling a lie, but
we have found out different.
They reported that they killed
800 niggers and there was not a
soldier hurt. A day or two after,
the natives reported that
500 niggers were killed, and /
guess they were right. 1 know
this story Will be hard to be-
lieve, so I don't ask anyone to be-
lieye it, hut 1t Is true just the same.
The captain reported it TO head
quarters and tire M ior sent his
compliments to the captain aud
men. The major reported it to
Oehu City to the Col. of the 44th
Reg. and he sent his compliments
to the captain and men for their
gahantry at Lunoy.
Your Bro, Ralph Pierce.
Co. @. 44th U. s. ", Jsgua, Bothol.
is. p. l.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09

School books at the p~ostofice.
A subscription school is being
organized to run twU months
If You want a pair OF shears you
a get them at the postofice.
If you want a knife you will find
an assortment at the p%ostoffice.
G. W. Payne of Qnesta, who has
the dropsy, is again dangerously
sick.
Rev. ". j. Wright met Dr.. A
P. Morrison at Ei:zaheJhtown last
Monday.
s. w. Thompson mmle It pusi-
ness "Trip to Questa foraonppiies for
our people.
Ralph El-rce, who wrote the
Philippians letter is a brother of
our 60, .isiuan II d Pierce.
Lenry Deli has returned to
camp this week, AID gone tosthe
head Of Bitter creek to try his hand
at plac4lins.
Everyone should buy one Of
those line tablets at the Postofi3e
They are iust the thing to attract
the outside world.
Among the parties appointed al
delegate to the mining congress al
Boise, Gov. NJ. A. Otero has ap
pointed b. J. Young oftbis place.
The HaFper-F Francois slow com
psny exhibited at the school hous,
last Monday evening. Their prices
were to high to receive a very Iarg,
house.
Vim. Foley Que of the oldes
plosprctors in Northern Tao
county, VIVA over from C.Ibestrt
Monday, to have our Assayer W
A. Gardner, test some of his ore.
Deputy Sheriff e. P. Westob,
came over from Elisabethtown t,
serve tho papers in the case o
Ed. Hatton vs., the Banke
Mining and Milling Company, j
e. Morris and @, NJ. Morris,
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09

Where We'd Like to Re.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09

A fresh supply Of nuts and con-
fe%ctionery at the postofice,
L. +. Burns brought over Rev.
A. p. Morrison from Elizabeth
town.
W. d. Cannon and son Charley,
made a business trip to Questa last
Saturday.
The meetings held Tuesday
evening and last evening by Dr.. A.
p. Morrison, superintendent of the
New Mexico English mission Of
the NJ, e. church, were greatly
appreciated by the people of Red
River, The elder is a fine speaker
aud sends conviction to the hearts
of his hearers. Yesterday the fol-
lowing parties we're baptized by
immersion, Mrs. Will Burns, A..
w. Gardner, Bessie Phipps, 3 O..
McCollum, his daughter Mable
and son Jesse. In the evening,
the following were sprinkled, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Pritchett and five
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Cartright's
children.
WIN. Mexican is not only q U. s.
Deputy Mineral Surveyor but q
piano tuner as we'll. He has
cleaned up the Sunday school organ
aud il now has quite a fine tone.
A. K. Thompson and son Carl,
visited Toas last week, returning
by way of ElizabethtowD. He
reportes the Taos valley as having
improved to quite an extent in the
past two years.
Hon. E. G.. Abbott, district
attorney for the first district, who
had Just returned from his First
efforts in that direction in San
Juan county, came in Saturday
and with Mrs. Abbott left for Santa
Fe Monday.-Raton Range.
B. Maddox left this morning
for his home in La Belle. he has
been undergoing treatment for his
eyes at San Rafael hospital for the
past two weeks. The result was
entirely satisfactory and his eyef
will soon be all right again. Mr.
Maddox is the pioneer hotel mar
of La Belle and he owns consider
able valuable patented minera
ground in that district. He ex
poets considerable activity in ant
abont the caInp this summer. Fl
left cash at this office to insur
daily visits of the Chronicle New
at his home Chronicle News.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09
To the People Of
Red River.

From now on, l will sell for cash,
on hand any thing l carry on my
stock of goods, CHEAPER than any
body else here at Questa, New
Mexico. Come and see for your
selves. Thanking you for past
f%avo's, and soliciting your patron
age, l remain yours truly,
Henry j. Young,
By, p. Lopez, Manager;
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09
SCHOOL ELECTION,

There will be IN election held
at the school house in Red Rivpl
on Monday, june Bird. 1901, OF ~
three directors for this school dis.
trict No. %. One for one year
one for two years and one for thretI
years, according to the law now in
effect. Polls ia open at 8 O'Clock
a. m, close at 4 o'clock p. m.
W, j. CArtright, President,
M. d. Pierce, Clerk,
Red River, N. NJ, May 9th, 1901 d.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09
To the People Of
Red River.

Any orders sent me for goods
through S, w. THoMpsoN, will
have my best attention. VIII
guarantee you the latest possible
prices. With thanks to You for
past favors and solicite yonr
future orders. / am sincerel,
yours, L. f. Hamblen;
Questa, N. M.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1901-05-09

VIM, Mexican visited at the
Black Copper yesterday.
Phillip Pritchett and Albert
Abbott are expected In today from
Trinidad, where the former was
on business, and the latter to visit
his parents aud other friends.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-08-17
HUMOROUS.

do you like him?" Like him!
There's nothing would please me more
than to take balloon voyage with him
rs ballast. "-Phiiadelphia Times.
"a missing Michigan girl is thought
to be the victim of love or somnam-
bulism." swell, In either case she'll
wake up."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
She-"No, / can never marry you.
All our family is opposed to YOU"
He-"But il you are not" She-"I
said all our family."-Philadelphia
Press.
Bildeck-T saw the doctors car
riage at your house yesterday. Any
thing serious?" Gasser-"I should
say so! He wanted to collect his bill"
Town and Country.
Hoax-"I had a rather close call
last evening" Joax-"That SOL"
Hoax-"Yes; called on Jenkins in his
fiat, and there were two other people
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Mrs. Nuwed-"Harold, mamma is
going home this morning; would You
mind helping her get started?" Hus-'
bandit will be an unspeakable
pleasure, dear."-Ohio State Journal.
The teacher was telling about the
sick man who, upon being made whole.
took up his bed and walked. One OF
the pupils artlessly remarked: $50
he was still unable to leave his bed,
DECENTRALIZATION Transcript.
Johnny, here you are at breakfast
with your face unwashed!" 81 know
it, mamma. / saw the little things
that live in water through papa's mi
croscope last evening, and Pm not GO
ing to have them crawlin' all over my
face with their funny little legs!"--
Modern Society.