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old age OF 100 years How do they do IT ?
1t is fair question. Most of us growI and
grumble at the things that happen to us In
this life. but are mighty careful to hang on
to 1T as long as possible. Everybody would
like to know how to live century There
is no royal road to the century post. A
good constitution comes first. and knowl-
edge of ones oAn self is next. Most per-
sons are as we'll acquainted with Sanscrit
as they are with the structure of their own
bodies. They Insult their intricate and DEL
1cate organisms through ignorance rather
than design. If they knew more about the
actual effect Of such abuses and how they
lop years off human lives there isn't doubt
that there would be more sane living Most
OF our centenarians have lived simply. Few
of them have made study OF living. Most
of them were poor and outside the pale OF
high-iiving temptations. Alice O'Connor of
Jersey City celebrated her 1O3d birthday
last week. She has children aged seventy
seven, seventy-five and sixty-three She
says she never had pain nor an ache that
she can remember. Mrs. Linus Alderman
OF Brookdale. N. J., has whooping cough at
ninety-seven.
Refugio Pontolongon died In Mexico City,
aged 123. He lived in the same house for
lib years. "Uncle" Coon Withers of Lib
tobacco at the age Of 100. The list could
be continued indefinitely, and the same
story is found in almost every case. Com
parative poverty; a vocation that contained
a living and little worry; temperament OF
the sunny kind; disposition that took the
world 1t came and a mighty good consti-
tuition to start with.
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JOHN g. ROSE DROPS DEAD.
Demise Supposed to Have Resulted
From Heart Trouble.

John G. Rose. seventy-ohe years old,
dropped dead this morning near the en-
trance to the dining room at the Anacostia
Inn, As Harrison street, Anacostia. The de-
ceased was native of New Jersey, but had
lived in this city a number Of years. Most
of his time was spent about the Capitol,
where he was interested In legislation. 1t Is
stated that he had a claim pending before
Congress, and that he was also engaged in
lobbying. He always carried a bundle OF
papers with him, and Capitol employees
knew him we'll Lately he had boarded at
the hotel where he dropped dead.
James c. Leonard, proprietor Of the hotel,
notified the police of the death and Coroner
hewitt was summoned to Anacostia to make
an investigation. He ascertained that DR..
Watson. a local physician, had attended the
elderly man for heart trouble. and the lat
ter furnished the necessary death certifi-
cate. An effort will be made to locate rela-
tives Of the dead man.
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LucAYAN NOVELTIES.
Articles From a Little Known Land
Now Common in United States.

From the New York Evening Post.
Since the Spanish war New Workers. have
shown more interest in products from the
Caribbean. The reason Of this Is COM
mercial matter-no doubt the West Indians
hav a ACQUIRED an easier method Of exchang-
ing products. At any rate. one sees little
reminders of the lesser known islands and
their inhabitants constantly. few days
ago special prominence was given to i'm
portations from the Lucayan Islands by
several shops The Lucayans. popularity
called Bahamas, have been heretofore
known to Americans as winter resort. and
outside of the travelling class, few persons
have been benefited by their output.
The tongue OF the ocean or submarine
gulf and baysr are fthe home Of the coral
polyp. the progenitoE OF the islands. The
limestone found thereabOuts is easily quar-
ried and made Into quaint souvenirs, the
lignum vitae, bitcn.s pine and palm match
safes: Jewel trays and receptacles are art
objects of valued
The dumb dog seen In the markets Is
said to be little BROTHER to the raccoon,
and one can piTchcase with it, these days.
for LucayanIfeaseS tamarinds, pomegran-
ates, melons, yams,, lbananas and figs.
From the vessels that touch at the Great
bahama Great Abac0. Berry Isles, Cat Is
land and Harbor Island can be bought
humming birds, famingos, parrots: also,
bits of coral dried Ash, preserved mollusks,
turtles and other varieties OF life from the
curious garden of the sea-"
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ENGINE DERAILED.
Jumps the Track North of New York
Avenue CROSSING.

The Chicago express train from New
York. which left the Baltimore and Ohio
depot at 1850 O'Clock this morning for the
west. met with accident just north of
the New York avenue crossing. Engine 1912
was drawing the heavy train. and at the
place mentioned the seventy-ton piece Of
machinery left the track. The engine was
not going at great rate of speed when the
accident happened. and the passengers were
not much disturbed. The track was torn
up for a short distance and traffic on the
road was delayed for short time Fortu-
nately the passenger coaches did not leave
the tracks They were backed to the depot
and second start was made about 1890
O'clock
1t required but a few minutes for the
wreckers to reach the scene Of the acct
dent. At 3 o'clock this afternoon the en-
CINE was still derailed, but the workmen
expected to have it out of the way in
short time. 1t was necessary for them to
put down new tracks, and 1t Is expected
that the work will be finished in time to
prevent any delay in moving the late after
noon trains.
What caused the accident is not known
The track. the railroad men say, was in
perfect condition, and they are inclined to
believe that there was something on the
track. The damage is slight.
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TEA-ROOT CARVINGS.
How the Fantastic Wooden Objects
From the Far East Are Made.

From the New York Evening Post.
The fantastic wooden objects which come
from the far east and are known as tea
root carvings have long been the basis of
a prosperous industry in the populous city
Of Foochow. Strictly speaking, the name
is a misnomer. Some Of the carvings are
made from old tea roots and tea trunks
but the vast majority-nine-t enths at least
are made from the roots and trunks of
hardwood trees.
The carvings are almost invariably made
in two parts, pedestal and one or more
human figures fitted to the latter by pegs
and holes. The former Is made from a root
and the latter from trunk. The roots are
selected with considerable care. They must
be comparatively free from dry rot, decay
and WormhOes, and must possess a rude
symmetry. They are cleaned, scrubbed and
scraped and sawed to about the desired
size. Then the artist with chisel gouge.
knife and pincers removes rootlets and
roots until the figure is completed.
The simplest design is three-legged ped
estal, Of which the base is a rough cylinder
Of wens and knobs. Any number of legs
may be used A curious specimen seen by
the writer in the Grand Hotel, Yokohama,
has fifty legs, while the body has been SO
treated as to suggest horny centipede. A
second type Of pedestal Is the mushroom.
A third type is an animal form, such as the
buffalo, tiger, unicorn, elephant or dragon.
"A coieceof III tniS CITY mas one winch Is
a clever suggestion of hippopotamus
yawning. It Is about eighteen inches long,
six thick and twelve high. The figures are
conventional antiques, and represent saints,
warriors. fakips, beggars and savages At
times the face is a portrait, real or conven-
uOnal, of famous parsonage. Carvings of
this sort are rare.
Nearly always the chisel is guided by
humor or satire. II 1t be a saint who is de-
picted, the look OF piety or suffering is re-
placed by leer or drunken grimace. If 1t
be a warrior, every limb and muscle Is
nodded so as to suggest decrepitude or a
desire to run away. Quang-u. the fnvinci-
BILE soldier prince, is frequently portrayed
standing on one leg with the other extend
ed like professional rope balancer.
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The Right to Hiss.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
Whether, with his seat, the spectator at
theater or opera does not buy the right to
signify his disapproval of the performance,
is a question again debated by the Paris
press. The Temps insists upon the funda-
mental right which, 1t says. "on achete en-
entrant," but urges several qualifications
In the interest Of politeness and public
order. One should not disturb his neigh
bors un..aly. Still less should one pro-
woke or Join in tumult. 1t is also bad
form to hiss an actor in the full flood OF his
offence: discreetly wait till he leaves the
scene. In like manner. retain your artis-
tic ire until the conductor has laid down
his baton. With every abatement made,
however. the reserved right Of an audience
to show that 1t resents what 1t has been
subjected to, has to be maintained. The
demand for 1t seems to be ingrained in hui
man nature. Lord John Russell told Moore
Of being once at the Theater Francois, when
a man next him was greatly Disseminated at
the way In which the play China" was be-
ing acted. Finally. when the following lines
had been spoken.
''Ou laissez-moi perir. GU laissez-moi reg
ner."
Lord Johns neighbor arose and exclaimed:
lou laissez-moi sifler, GU laissez-moi sof-
tir."
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The Prune.
From the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
The prune as an article of household diet
has fallen into disrepute in some measure
and has become the butt of the boarding
house joker. But the day of its renaissance
is dawning. Housekeepers are becoming
aware that its reputation has suffered from
the careless handling and packing Of this
fruit, and from improper cooking. Twenty
years ago large quantities were imported
Now this country has begun to export ow-
ing to the rapid development Of the Cal.for-
MIA fruit industry. over sixty thousand
acres OF prune trees are bearing in that
state. and during their period of blossoming
these orchards are visions Of rare beauty
They begin to bear at three years old in
this climate. The improvement in the prune
SO noticeable of late, proceeds from the use
OF more scientific methods of drying. and
greater care and cleanliness in packing. For
most purposes prunes should be soaked and
soaked. first of all in warm water for half
an hour: then washed thoroughly and put in
clean, cold water for twenty-four hours
Then they should be cooked for short time
until the skin becomes tender. Prunes are
most healthful article of food. their effect
upon the nervous system being most bene-
dcial. They are also of nutritive value, one
medical writer stating that a pound Of
prunes Is equal to a gallon of milk as food
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is even alleged to be cause Of commissions
and ailments of a graver sort
Where it is certain that one muscle pulls
more stifay than another, so that the eye
cannot turn with equal freedom in every
direction, the cutting Of the muscle is
normal treatment. though similar results
can be obtained by the use Of special
glasses. In astigmatism, however, the ir-
regular form of the eye would not often
be affected by the muscular control, and
the prescription in such case is pair
Of spectacles SO ground as to correct the
sweHings depressions in the crystalline
lens. 1t is said that the human race is los
ing Its sight, and that the prevalence Of
eyeglasses is proof of it; but whether the
eyes of the modern city dweller or are
not as keen as those of his country father,
the common use Of glasses is a token of
better attention to the eyes than was
given to our ancestors. Children were al
ways supposed to have good sight. and as
a result of this supposition hundreds were
allowed to become almost blind because
the fitting of their eyes with glasses was
deferred till maturity. 1t Is wise for every
person to undergo an examination by a
skilled oculist, and inspectors are especial
ly needed in our schools. Sight is too preci-
Gus a gift to trifle with.
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Defective Vision.
From the Brooklys EaSlSs

ocunsts take with some reservations the
tale of a cure OF astigma tism by surgery. in
Manhattan. Cutting of the muscles OF the
eye to relieve eye strain is common. but
astignatism, or astigmia, is due to ir-
regularly In the lens Of the eye. and the
cision of a muscle would not much affect 1t.
Because OF the uneven rounding of the lens,
certain lines are clearly seen, while others
are not Thus. In wheel, the observer
sees most Of the spokes, but a few others
are dimly perceived. or are not seen at all.
This wave or band of indistinctness OBJ
scures vision, makes it hard to read, and
sometimes affects the general health, iras-
much as the constant, though unconscious,
effort to distinguish objects sets up irrita-
ton and nervousness. causes headache, and
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on page two. lines twenty-four and twenty
five, the following words be stricken on:
and may elect its secretary from others
inserted in their place: but the health 0m-
Ger Of said District shall be ex-ofacio sec
rotary of said board
"As the result of my experience and oo-
servation as secretary of the board of med
ical supervisors OF this District OF the dim
Guilty of arranging for the mutual recogni-
ton of licenses 10 practice medicine De-
of the opinion that the provision Of the
pending bill intended to accomplish that
end with reference to licenses 10 practice
veterinary medicine would. If enacted, not
be effectual.
Substitute Section.
'I respectfully recommend. therefore,
that section five, being lines twenty TO
twenty-five, inclusive, on page four, ana
lines one to fourteen, inclusive. on page
Ave, be stricken out and that the following
be inserted in their place:
"'Section 5. That said board Of examiners,
so far as may be possible, shall make ar
engagements with analogous boards OF the
several states and territories whereby due
credit for state and territorial licenses
will be allowed in the District of Column
bia to such licentiates of said boards as
desire to secure licenses to practice Veterl-
nary medicine in this District. and whereby
ucentiate Of the board Of examiners In vet
Urinary medicine in the District Of Column
bia will secure due credit for licenses issued
by said boards whenever such licenttateS
desire-to secure licenses to practice veteri-
nary medicine in any state or territory:
but no arrangement shall be made under
the provisions of this section which will
be liable to lower the standard Of practice
Of veterinary medicine in the District Of
Columbia. and no arrangement for the mu-'
tual recognition of licenses shall be valid
until it has been approved by the Commits
sioners OF the District of Columbia
If the foregoing recommendation that
the pending bill be amended so to make
the health officer ex-officio secretary of the
board Of examiners in veterinary medicine
be favorably acted upon. section 8. being
lines to IL. inclusive. on page 7. may with
advantage be stricken out. If the health
officer is ex-off1cio secretary Of the board
the health department will have at all
times list of persons licensed to practice
veterinary medicine in the District Of Co.
lumbia In the records of the board, and 1t
Will, therefore. be unnecessary for such IL
centiates to register at the health depart
ment"
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Important Marine Corps Changes.

Col. R. L. Meade of the Marine Corps has
been detached from command of the Marine
barracks. New York. to take effect on the
18th instant and ordered to San Francisco
to command the Marine barracks, Mare Is
land. Cal, as the relief Of Col F. H Har-
rington. who is ordered to sail for Manila
on the army transport sailing from San
Francisco on the 2Sth instant, to command
the marine brigade in the Philippine Is
lands.
Lieutenant Colonel W. F.. spicer, now
stationed at marine barracks, Portsmouth
N. H., will succeed Col Meade in command
OF the marine barracks. New York.
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Disfiguring the City.
From Lexlie's Weekly.

From Leslfe's Weekly.
Many Of the nuisances which every town
and city suffers In the shape Of hideous and
obstructive advertising signs and posters
are difficult to reach and remedy. but there
ought to be no great difficulty In reaching
and abolishing the denominations OF this
order which are thrust upon the public by
the street-car companies and the elevated
railway corporations The franchises grant
ed to these corporations are for the sole
purpose of providing transportation facili-
ties, and they have no right to convert their
cars. stations, ratings and platforms into
a source Of advertising revenue, especially
when such use of their property Is a source
of discomfort and offense to the travelling
public, an imposition upon private property
owners and a loss to many who are en-
gagged in regular and legitimate methods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Carrying Concealed Weapons.

Detectives Flather and Parham arrested
William Ward. eighteen years old, about
o'clock this afternoon on a charge Of carry
ing concealed weapons. He was at pawn
shop. where he was attempting to secure a
loan on two revolvers. He was escorted to
police headquarters, where he said he was
a student at Georgetown University, and
that his home was in New York city. He
will be detained at the sixth precinct until
tomorrow, when he will have a hearing in
the Police Court, unless friends furnish the
necessary collateral for his release.
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Anticipated Foreclosure,

CINCINNATI. February 13-The Odd
Fellows Temple Company of Cincinnati
assigned today to Marcus Warth. The as
sets consist of the temple. valued at $780,
600. on which the Central Trust Company
of Cincinnati has mortgage for $225, 900
on which interest for one year is due. The
assignment was made in anticipation of
for ecioSure.
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Vessel CAPTAIN Dead.

DETROIT. February 13-Capt. H. J. Sly
field, for several years IN command OF the
Detroit and Cleveland steamer City of
Mackinac, and one of the most valued cap
tains in the Detroit and Cleveland fleet,
died from pneumonia today at his residence
in this city. 1t is said of him that no boat
accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Chicago League Clubs TRAINING.

CHICAGO. February 13.-President Jas.
A. Hart announced today that arrange
ments have been made for the spring
training of the Chicago National League
team. Los Angeles is where the prepare
tory work is to be done. The itinerary of
the spring games include Texas, New Mex
leo. Colorado and Nebraska and back to
Chicago in time to play a series OF three
games with the White Stockings of the
American League before the regular sched-
uled season opens. The team will leave here
March Z.
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2irsf SDrinQ l <acess
New White Shirt
Waists.

We can scarcely do justice to
the merits Of the Linen Waists
or the vestings and Mercerized
Waists. shown with and without
mbroidery-usually French backs,
but some are pleated or tucked
sleeves are very full at the GUNS.
The new Silk Waists are mostly
trimmed in lace, especially medal
lion patterns. There are also en-
tire Waists of all-over lace. Prices
to pIease every purse.
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The Oldest Lawmaker.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

IVEH1 Nfe NKNHAV
The Oldest lawmaker in the world is be-
yond doubt, David Wark of Fredericton. N
B.. who Is in his one hundredth year He
will leave for Ottawa next month to take
his seat in the senate of Canada, where he
has served continuously since 1867. Mr.
Wark was twenty-one years old when he
left Ireland for New Brunswick. He has
been a lawmaker for sixty-three years
first for his province and then for the fed
Grated dominion.
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Resigned to Assist Father.

Is ST. LOUIS. February 13.-John Henry
McCracken. president Of Westminster Col
lege. Fulton. Mo-. has resigned to accept
the position as assistant to his father, who
is chancellor at the University Of New
York
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Centenarians.

From the Kansas City World.
Hardly day passes without the an
nouncement Of the death or birthday of
man or woman who had reached the Eipe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13

Minneapolis IL the second largest Scan
01navian city.
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$500, 600 Fire at Buenos Ayres.

BUENOS AYRES. Argentina. February
1s.-Part Of the navy department building
was destroyed by IRE last night. The loss
Is estimated at about 100000.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-01
THETA DELTA CHI CONVENTION.

One hundred or more college men. undergraduates
and graduates from New-York City and its :mmc-
diate vicinity are planning to attend the hfty-
fourth annual convention OF the Theta Delta Chi
Fraternity to be held in Boston February 4 TO
"a inclusive They will include members from the
charges of Theta Delta Chi in Columbia University
and the College of the City OF New-1ork ana
graduates from d dozen colleges.
In New York State there are charges at Cornell
Hamilton the University of Rochester and Hobart
In addition to these there will be representatives
from the charges in Lafayette. Lehigh. the Coum-
bian University of Washington the University OF
Michigan the University of Wisconsin, the Uni
versity o. California the University of Minnesota
and McGill University. in Toronto. Canada. the
latest place for charge.
From the eight charges in ewEnGland. at Har-
ward Dartmouth, Tufts, Amherst, Williams, Bos-
ton University, Brown and Bowdoin, practically
every undergraduate Will be sent to- the convention.
according the present plans. assuring. all told.
attendance of upward of tour hundred men.
The sessions of the convention Will be held in the
Hotel Bellevue in Beacon-St, near the State House.
and the convention business will occupy all of two
DAYS On the other two days several attractions
have been arranged. including reception and
theatre party Saturday. several smokers and
n memorial service for several distinguished mem
bers Of the fraternity to be conducted by President
Elmer H. Capen. of Tufts College.
The convention dinner will be held at the Hotel
Vcndome in Commonwealth on the 18th.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-01
REsCuEs SICK WOMAN AT FIRE.
Patrolman Carries Her Five Flights in Blind
ing Smoke. and Saves Boy.

Patrolran William F Henne. of the Mercer-st
station who was formerly precinct detective
there. made brave rescue yesterday afternoon at
fire which started on the fifth floor Of six story
double tenement house at No. lo4 Macdouga-st.
when he carried q sick woman from the top floor to
the street. Henne nearly blinded by smoke
and, abortion carrying the woman, he assisted
in getting her seven-year-old son a place of
safety.
Henne post in Macdougal-st. when he
heard a cry Of fire. Looking up he blaze
coming from the front windows of apartment
the fifth floor of the tenement house After
sending in Z alarm he rushed through the build
ing warning the people If their danger When he
reached the fifth floor he Informed that the
IRE was in the apartment OF Mrs. Hopewen and
that she had gone out He then learned that
Colored woman. Mrs. Joseph Brown, and her son,
Maxwell Brown. were in bed on the sixth floor
The smoke pouring into the hallway. and
ffenne almost stif1ed- He made his way TO
the Brown apartment where he found rhe woman
and her son their knees praying and terrified
with fear He picked tie woman up in his arms
and. telling the boy follow. started 10 descend
the stairs. The flames just bursting through
ha II door in the Hopewen apartment and the
hallway was filled with Sm oke that Henne could
hardly see He closed his eyes. and guiding him.
self by the handral, made the descent in safety