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Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
The Talmud on Wine.

There is a Talmud parable to this
effect: After Noah had established his
vineyard and got on an occasional
spree he was visited by Satan, who
drank with him. His majesty of Hades
slew Il lamb, a lion, a pig and an ape
to teach Noah that man, before wine
is in him, is a lamb; when he drinks
moderately he is a hon; when he
drinks like a sot he is a swine, and
any excess after reaching that stage
makes him an ape that ~senselessly
chatters and jabbers. / fail to see
where man or wine has changed in
1000 years, We have the lamb, lion.
pig and ape with us every day.-New
York Press.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

1t is to be hoped that the time will
come when there will be less. or bet
ter still, no back-breaking, nerve
racking labor for men to do. But the
desirability of further rapid or sud
den reductions in the hours of work is
open to serious question. Instead of
increasing the amount of contentment
and happiness in the world it might
add to the sum of vice, crime and
misery. Civilization, we have regret
fully to admit, has not yet nullifed
the true if hoary and timeworn saw
that an idle brain is the DEVILS work
shop.-Kanasas City Journal.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
Bible in Walnut She'll.

A wonderful curiosity was the little
Bible in a walnut shell the size of a
small hens egg, an account of which
has been preserved among the Har-
leian manuscripts, and which Mr.. Dis
raeli quoted as "a rare piece of work
brought to pass by Peter Bales, an
Englishman and a clerk of the Chan
Gerry" 1t was quite unreliable with
out a magnifying glass, but contained
as many leaves as a large Bible, and
as much reading matter on each page
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
carnsaIe's Engineering scheme.

Andrew Carnegie's plan to make
New York one of the great engineer
ing centers of the world and to give
ali branches Of the profession a large
building for general club purposes is.
reported to be fast approaching real
ization. The proposed buildings will
cost ST. 900.
The plans now under consideration
contemplate two t%en-story buildings,
one for the engineers club in West
Fortieth street near Fifth avenue and
the other as the home of the four ma
tional societies of the engineering pro-
fession in West Thlrty-ninth street.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
PreoooIous Musicians.

Mozart, the great composer, showed
most extraordinary ~precocity. In his
case there is no possible mistake as
to dates, for people at the time took
precautions not to be deceived. At
three years Of age he would amuse
himself for hours together in picking
out thirds on the piano with his Won
derful ear; at four ears he learned
minuets, and before six played some
Of his own compositions, actually
starting on a concert tour with his
sister at that age.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
runlna FORK In suraerv.

1t appears that the human bones
r ready conductors of sound, and a
knowledge of this character now re-
ceives practical attention by the en-
ployment of the tuning fork to deker-
mine the extent and nature of frac-
lures. If there is no fracture, then
the bell of the stethoscope distinctly
conveys the note from the fork; if
there is fracture, then the continuity
is broken and the sound is not heard
at all.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
The Deadly MOSQUITO.

The mosquito which injects yellow
fever with its probiscis bites by day
as we'll as by night, and is called the
day or striped mosquito. 1t is found
chiefly in cities, where It breeds in
any chance receptacle of water. The
eggs are laid In standing water, and.
although the receptacle may dry up,
the eggs do not d~esicate, but will
hatch as soon as 1t again contains
water. The larvae resemble those Of
other mosquitoes. and are readily
killed by a kerosene hlm on the sur
face Of the water.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
Relics Of Ancient Times.

BY the clearance of the old Temple
site at Abydos, Egypt, over several
acres, no less than ten successive tenn
pies, reuging in age from 5000 to 500
B. @. were brought to light in a depth
of twenty feet. A great hearth of
burnt offering has been found full of
votive clay substitutes for sacrifices,
which exactly agrees with the account
Of Herodutus that Cheops closed the
temples and forbade sacrifices.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
A stranae View.

Curious, is it not, how politicians, in
speaking Of one another, say: He
has worked for the party 50 long that
he deserves the Office" as if an oppor.
tunity to work hard in the public ser.
vice were a prize to-be rewarded. Yet
is it equally curious that those who
hold this view always remain petty
politicians and never become states.
after they are dead
Youths Companion.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
eIadstone,s Souvenir.

Gladstone's biography tells of a
royal party at Windsor in Queen Vic
toria's reign which, after dining, in
stantly took to cards. The sums in
volved were not, however, enormous.
Il found" writes Gladstone, for once
a gambler, Il had won two shillings
twopence, at the end of which eight
pence was paid me by the prince. l
mean to keep the twopenny piece (the
sixpence l cannot IDENTIFY according
IT," This unique souvenir of his
gambling prowess one would scarcely
expect to be priced by a serious states
man.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
subetItutes for lndla Rubber.

Gutta-joolatong is a material which
is utilized as a substitute for and in
conjunction with india rubber. 1t is a
product of the East Indies, chiefly of
the island of Borneo, and in the form
in which it is imported is described
as "whitish in color, looking some
thing like marshmallow candy, smell
ing strongly of petroleum and oxidiz-
ing on exposure to the air, becoming
hard" The same description says;
1T is not a substitute for gutta-percha
or india rubber, but is used chiefly as
a filler in manufactures of india rub
Der gum and gutta-percha." It's i'm
portation has increased from 6,500,0 600
pounds in 1899 to 100000 pounds
in 1903.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
Was a salt lake LONG Aao.

Some rmarkable salt formations are
found extending for thirty miles along
the Virginia river in Nevada. The
salt forms mountains of crystal and
is so pure and clear that fine print can
be read through a foot of 1t. This
region was evidently once occupied
by a great salt lake. as close by are
some wonderful wells, one of which.
seventy-hve feet in diameter. contains
water so intensely saline that a per
son bathing there will float like a
cork.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
international Industrial Exposition.

international Industrial Exposition.
An international exposition of in
dustries connected with the utilization
Of alcohol and products of fermenta-
ton is to be held in Vienna, opening
April 16, 1904, and closing May 81,
1904. The exhibition is to give a
comprehensive illustration of the
present condition OF the alcohol indus.
try, with particular reference to the
use of alcohol for technical purposes,
and of other industries connected with
products of fermentation-namely
breweries, distilleries, malt houses,
starch works and the production Of
fermented vinegar.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
PeeullarltIes of Eyes!aht.

Whep the average man or woman
comes to be fitted with the first pair
of glasses some curious discoveries
are made. Seven out of ten have
stronger sight in one eye than the
other. In two cases out of five. one
y is out of line. Nearly one-half of
the people are coIof-blind to some
extent, and only n pair Of eyes out
of every fifteen are right in all re-
spects.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

In the center of Kildine, an island
in the North Sea, is perhaps the most
curious lake in the world. The sur
face of it's waters is quite fresh and
supports fresh water creatures; but
deep down it is as salt as the great
est depths of the sea and salt water
fish live in it.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
COMPARISONS.

No wild bird ever sang so sweet
That some who listened would not say
It's melody could not compete
With music of another day.
And when a future summer CLOVIS
And present joys are far away;
Wen love the song and miss the rose
That all unheeded pass to-day.
SO when the grave sages bid the throng
Beware Of modern joys i vow
I'll heed him not. but bless the song
That comes to cheer me here and now.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

At st. Johns College, Oxford. may
be seen a portrait of Charles l., entire
ly composed of minute written words,
which, at a short distance resemble
the lines of an engraving, By close
examination it will be discovered that
the head and ruff are a truly religious
work, being formed of the Book Of
Psalms,the Lords Prayer and the
Greed.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
SERIOUS EVIL OF THE DAY.
A Tendency to Exagaeratlon Becoming
All Too Common.

A Tendency to Exagseratlon Becoming
All Too Common.
Exaggeration is one of the most Sc.
rious evils of the day. 1t 10 common
in all the walks of life, people not be-
ing willing to see what is actually
before their eyes, but permitting their
imaginations to enlarge and extend
their view frequently to the limit of
the mental horizon. Few will deny its
de~leterious effect. Rumors on each
side of the ocean for which there is
no reasonable basis throw the country
into a state of unhealthy anxiety and
do positive harm at times of a serious
character. Very recent events have
strikingly illustrated this. 1t is the
vogue, or it is a temporary evil which
has seized upon the public, and there
does not appear to be any remedy ex-
cept to let it run it's curse like any
other epidemic and pass away.-Bal
timore American.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Es oner Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any cssa
Of Catarrh that cannot be- curen by Hairs CattArh
Cure. FL. CHENEY a CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known T.. J. Cheney for
the last rs years, and believe him perfectly honorable
IN all business transactions aud financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their nrm.
WEST q THUAN. Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
WALDtNa, KiNEAS & MAEvIN, Wholesale Drug.
giBtg, Toledo, O.
Halrs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of tho
Bystem. Testimonials sent free. Price $50 pog
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Hairs Family Pills are the best
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Yes, Ann is IS and Mary "a. Now,
AIMS beau Is as old as Mary was
when Ann lacked six years of being
as old as her beau now is, and the diff
ference between AIMS age and that
OF her beau is Oneseventh Of her
beau's age. How old is he?
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Whatever else we can do without,
we must have water, and no substi.
tute will answer. Although all foods,
animal and vegetable contain a GER
tain amount of liquid nourishment,
they do not assuage thirst sufficiently
to dispense with water. and therefore
continued existence is impossible
for mankind where water cannot be
obtained.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

VIII the New York clergyman who
advocates euthanasia in the ase Of
hopelessly incurable and suffering pa
tients kindly indicate what he expects
TO do with the existing statutes re-
garding homicide?
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

If Russia should deem it necessary
60 call on France for aid in the little
unpleasantness that is likely to occur
in the far East the reform in the Brit
ish army VIII not have been made too
o
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

New York is just like sodom OF
old" declares the lady who is known
IN Zion City as Mothar Grinwald. Il
don't believe you can find ten just
men in it," Well, there's Russell
Sage, for one.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

The Chicago professor who wants
to see prayer meetings enlivened by
an occasional college yell seems to be
a good subject for fervent prayer
himself.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

A Russian newspaper has struck
Uncle Sam a sharp blow on the wrist
by making disparaging remarks about
his navy. But the old man has not
noticed the slap.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Germany wants to dig the Panama
canal. The man who is looking for a
sure thing to bet on will make no
mistake in acting in accordance with
the tip" that she wont.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

It is said that swamp mud, when
suitably prepared, makes a good sub
stitute for coal. Thus far, we believe,
no swamp mud trust has been organ
ized.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

The British soldiers discovery that
he could get intoxicated by eating
charges of cartridges containing cor
dite gives a new danger to war. The
devil has evidently been at work dur
ing the summer trying to evade the
canteen law.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity, 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try It now
and save your money.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Those Northwestern university goods
may be willing TO give up cream puffs
and chocolate cellars but if they are
like other girls it is going to take a
s%uperhuman effort to wrest their
Judges away from them.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Lord R~osebery's remark that "you
cannot prevent a storm by sitting on
the barometer" is one that Mr.. Nor
gan will fully appreciate.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

A colored couple in Georgia sent out
the following invitation: Your pres
entS is required to a swell weldin' at
the home of the bride. Come one, come
all. Gentlemens % cents; ladies' Is
cents"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Lou Dillon, 1:5stk, insists that the
mare is stiil the better horse.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

you ought not to kill your neigh
bors," said the missionary. How else
can we properly assimilate them?'
asked the cannibal king.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

The sultan declares that the Mace
DOMAIN rebellion has been entirely sup
pressed, and oh, how be hopes he's
right!
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

And yet this youngest Of all Brit
ish cabinets isn't so doocid young. Fiji
ty-one isn't a juvenile average age, by
any means.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Joseph Letter is paying his debts at
the rate of half a million dollars a
year, but what credit is It to a man to
pay his debts when he makes half a
million a year?
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Patti says that her coming tour is
positively her last. OF course. No
Patti farewell tour would be genuine
lacking this announcement.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

If Japan cannot get into a scrim-
mage any other way some lively foot
ball team might accommodate it.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

HE works at the undertaking husi-
ness for a livelihood" For a iiveli-
hoou2 Gee! That doesn't seem lively
to me-"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Several carloads of splendid scenery
accompanied by Sir Henry Irving have
arrived in New York preparatory to a
tour of the country.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

It will not take argument to prove
that the defaulting Princeton bank
cashier was respected and trusted by
business men.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

We cannot understand why the re-
ported illness of the Sultan of Turkey
should give rise to alarm"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

As to the other ba%ttleships, the Mis-
souri, proceeded to show them" her
heels.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Brown-How are you getting
along? Mrs. Jones-Splendidly. Charles
has two schemes that can't bring less
than a million dollars each, and a ten
~dollar-a-week job.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Bankers who NEEDLE with the buzz
Ia of speculation must expect to get
hurt
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

There are several old men in the
Senate, however, who can't marry
young wives-just yet.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Paris, not satisfied with her reputa-
ton for ace suicsss, has adopted the
motor baby carriage.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

It may be, of course, that no charm
sing young widow really wants David
Bennett Hill.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

There Is no doubt that the ship
building trust was ingulfed in a sea Of
its own making.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in a package, 10 cents. Onethird
more starch for the same money. 49,,
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Elderly gentlemen who wish to get
married should join the United States
senate.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Every girl is fond Of a love story
when the right man tells it to her.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

There are even some girls who do
not think that it is a terrible crime
for the right young man to kiss them.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

'Itried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recently,
and have just bought another supply. IL
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbeatable, and / would not be with
out it now.-Mrs. W. j. Walker. Camden,
N. j." Sold by all Druggists, 25c.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Paw, what is a political mnchiue?"
ANY slot machine, Tommy; they're all
under the protection of the polit!clans."
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

for dinner.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

The secret OF the popularity OF Raxter's
"Bullhead" scent cigar is revealed In one
wofd-"Quality."
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

It's a good thing for some people that
the necessities Of life do not include
brains.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Try me Just once and 1 am sure
to come again. Defiance Starch.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Beer makes some men tat and others
~lean-against something.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO
YASELINE

(PUr UP IN CoLLAPsIBLE TUBEs)
A substitute for and superiort to mustard or any
other plaster, and will not blister the most
delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative
stop the toothache at once, and relieve head
ache ana sciatica. WeTecommend Il as the best
and safest external connterirritant known. ais
as an external remedy for pains Ia the chest
and stomach and all rheumatic. neuralgia and
equity complaints. A trial will prove what we
claim for Il, and Il will be found TO be invalu-
able IN the household, Many people say IL is
the best Of all your preparations" Price 10
cents, at all druggists or other dealers, or b.
sending this amount TO Us In postage stamps We
will send you a tubs BY mail. No article sLould
be accepted by the public unless tho sama
carries ourlabel as otherwise Il Is not genuine.
cHESEBROU0H MF0. co.,
II State Street New YoRK CRY.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Then shout your loudest hallelul
When it don't rain, the sky is bluei
The Lord-he will tax care Of o
As usual!
Frank l.. anti in Atlanta Constit
tiOn.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

This country's goin' to have her way
In spite of all the big folks say;
There viii be flowers n fish in May.
As usual
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-12-10

Smoke Baxter's "Bullhead" 5-cert cigar.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARAGRAPHS

The Ladies' Home Missionary Society OF
the Clayton Methodist Church will give a
creyeiins Friday IA evening" yas gone OF MIS- j. s
Bert Nestor. 12-year-old boy, was ar
rested in Wellston yesterday by Constable
John Miller and locked in jail on charge
Of common assault. Nester is accused Of
head with rock.
The body of Father Dickson, a venerable
negro, who died two years ago in Kirk
wood. will be exhuned tomorrow from st.
Father Dickson Cemetery that is to be
dedicated Sunday. The cemetery is located
on the sappington road about two blocks
south of Oakland Station.
The Board Of Directors Of the st. Louis
County Fair Will meet tomorrow at Creve
Occur to complete arrangements for the
third annual exhibition that is to be held
Superintendent Bowles says that the ar
rangements have already been practically
completed and only a few minor details re-
ready received he says the fair will be the
most prosperous In the history Of the asso-
ciation
Marriage licenses were issued in Clay
Louis and Grace L. Hoffman, Of Midland:
Pittsfeld H.; John <. Andrews Of No. s5ll
Louise Heese Of Clayton; Henry schrempeI
and Lena Cast. and Louis Schremper and
Henrietta Cast Of AItheim: Charles W. Sil-
Its of No. 1913 East Grand avenue and
Mavme T; Mahon of st. Louis: Charles A.
Metz Of No. 3O22 Rutger street and Maggie
NJ. Steininger Of No. 2206 Randolph street;
Leo Bosinger and Della Qualls Of East st
Louis: Joseph Rodgers Of No. s25 Mont
gomsry street and Mamie LAushlin of No.
s1i Chamber street. and Arthur Mer. OF
Belleville and Addie Gardner Of Bast St
Louis. The last couple were accompanied
to Clayton by Mr.. and Mrs c. F. Bray and
Mrs. Carrie Baugh and p w. Feeney.