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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
SOMETHING'S ABOUT FISH.
interesting Facts Of See Lie Not Gem
orally Known. ~

Interesting Facts Of SEQ Life Not Gem
orally Known. ~
Sir John Murray called attentfoh to
the fact that the temperature 1.-The
ocean Is changing, The Atlantic deeps
are colder now than ut the time Of
the Challenger expedition. thirty-five
years ago. and there apparently Is a
cycle Of this change In the north At.
lantic. vi
In the North sea the spawning
grounds are distinctly the places of
current from the Atlantic and for the
different fish correspond with the de-
gree of salinity Of the water. What
the reason for this is has not yet been
determined, but it Is important from
the food of man standpoint to know
where the fish are to be found and
why the places to which they resort
change.
The different fish select spawning
grounds, and they distribute themselves
from II given center. this having been
determined by means of marked indi-
viduals. To tell-the age OF fish the oto-
liths. or. as they are popularity called.
earboncs, can lie used on much the
same principle as the trunk of Il tree
gives evidence of its growth. In both
there are rings. one for each year.
The scales of certain Of the fishes give
similar indications. The herring may
grow to eleven or twelve years. BY
the width in the earlier rings the fish
may be located as to spring or fall
hatch. Further than this. there is evil
dence OF certain years being better for
the propagation Of fish than Others.
The catches Of n number of seasons
point to 100! MS prolific year. and
the fish born in that year formed an
important portion Of the catch till
within n year or two
The sea is crowded with life. So
minute are the forms that nets of
hardly greater c0arseness than silk
pocket handkerchief are used. It hav-
ing been found that what were for
merly considered to be fine nets caught
less than per cent of the actual life
In the water through which they were
taken. The surface growth--plnnkton
it is calletl-consists of plants and ami
mails. and these require food just as
any other plants or animals do. The
surface of the sea Is Il great floating
meadow" said the speaker. land there
is more vegetable matter In 1t. includ-
ing to the depth of a hundred fathoms.
than on any meadow or forest tract
on land"-Boston Transcript.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
RAoTImE MELODY.
An Exaggerated Form o. syneepst'en
Which Even 1ssthoven Used.

An Exaggerated Form 0! syneopauon
Which Even 1ssthoven Used.
Syncopation in music-and ragtime as
known I'm America Is only an exagger
ated form of thls--is found In almost
all musical literatures, especially III
those OF Hungary and Scotland syn.
copation Is a marked popularity OF
Hungarian music and gives 1t mucn o.
its propulsIve power. The so caiieo
scotch snap" or scotch catch Is
most common In the songs OF Scotland
oil which the effect Is similar to that
obtained by American ragtime. though
not SO greatly exaggerated.
The Italians. too, have used syncopa'
tion abundantly. and the rhythmical
effect, which Is the germ OF rngtime'
was as common In the Italian operate
music of the middle Of the eighteenth
century as II Is In negro music today.
DIR. Burney. the first great English mu'
steal critic, writing in 1IlS. declared
that the Italian operate composers
made too much Of 1.-The Scots snap or
cutting short of the first two notes OF
a melody"
Even Beethoven has not feared to
use syncopation, and Dvorak uses II
often in his From the New World"
symphony. Stephen Foster. though
he did not employ ragtime in its exag-
geratcd form. did use the Scotch snap.
as in his Way Down In Cairo" SO
1t is easy to see the syncopation is by
no means Incompatible with good mu
sic. says the New York Tribune.
Ragtime as 1t is known in America
today is undoubtedly derived from the
negro melodies. The negroes use 1t in
their slow songs as well as in their
dances, and it seems probable that it
began i'm Africa. In its progress from
the cotton fields and negro cabins OF
the south to the vaudeville houses and
cafe chantants of the north and west
the syncopation has changed. not in
kind. but in degree. 1t is the eXagger-
alton Of the rhythms of the negroes
that has created ragtime.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16

no jostllng, bustling, e!bowing crowd,
The Mexican child is more fortunate
than the American In having nine days
Of Christmas, gifts instead Of one. On
the nine days preceding Christmas the
Mexicans celebrate what they call the
.posadas, the word meaning. literally,
taverns.J Frequently nine intimate fam
lilies. or, better. nine related families.
take turns in preparing the entertain
ment, and on each Of the nine even
ings all gather at the appointed house.
The posadas are in commemoration
Of the nine days wandering Of the vir-
gin Mary and Joseph when at the de.
cree that 'all the world should be
taxed" they went from Galilee to Ju-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16

dea, where they found Bethlehem so
full Of people that for nine days they
wandered without finding shelter in
any tavern or house.
At 0 o'clock ut night the Mexican
ceremony begins. Forming In Il pro-
cession, marching two by two and car
rying lighted tapers. the assembled
family and the guests wander from
room to room all through the house.
singing the litanies as they go. Often
the children are dressed as angels with
white robes and tinsel wings. Finally
the procession stops before closed
door. Here shower Of fireworks Is
sent Off over their heads.
Then group of the women of the
family appear. dressed in shepherd cos.
tune. All unite in q hymn, supposed
to be the voices Of Joseph and Mary
imploring admittance and u nights
shelter from the cold and darkness.
Within the room n chorus of voices re.
fuse shelter. saying that there is no
place for them. Again those outside
the door beg shelter and are again re-
fused. Still again they sing. saying
that she who is without is the queen
OF heaven, who has nowhere TO lay
her head. At her name the doors are
thrown open wide and oil enter sing
ing.
Inside the room is q beautiful scene
which the Mexicans call nacimiento.
Temporary platforms are erected all
around the room. The walls are deco
rated with green's and flowers. On the
messy platforms are wax figures in
tableaus illustrating various scenes in
the Bible.
Then there is tiny cradle. in which
Is to be laid the figure Of the child
Christ. All is In blaze Of light. A
priest steps forward and. taking from
one of the angels figure Of the infant
Christ. places II In the cradle. and the
posada IL over for that night.
At midnight on Christmas eve itseli
ia Misa del Gallo"-the mass of the
cock--is celebrated I'm cathedrals heavy
with incense and the perfume OF flow.
ers and III only by the fIickering light
of the countless candles burning before
the affairs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
nine DAYS
OF YULE1IDE
IN MEXICO.

The word Christmas brings to us
host of memories. 1t Is redolent with
the spicy fragrance Of the Christmas
tree and the mistletoe. 1t paints vivid
mental pictures Of scarlet holly ber-
ries, of jinglinE' bells and hanging
stockings and childish fancies Of San
ia Claus and sleighs and reindeer.
And to be IN ideal Christmas the air
must be crisp and cold, and soft
white carpet of newly fallen snow
must lend mystery and beauty to all
the out Of doors.
But to q child of Mexico all this
would be nothing more than strange
fairy tale, and the same great holiday
of the year brings a very different set
Of customs and fancies. The very
name Is different, for in Mexico
Christmas is called In Navidad, the
Nativity, says the New York Post.
During the last busy days before
Christmas in the United States streets
and shops are thronged with belated.
hurrying and often. to our shame be 1t
said, cnreworn and irritable Christmas
shoppers. And omnipresent and eff
fective are the elbows in our great
Christmas crowds. But in Mexico the
air Is balmy and languorous. laden with
the perfume of orange blossoms. Not
snowflake or a raindrop dlms the deep
blue Of cloudless sky, for this Is the
dry season in Mexico. The streets are
gay--eveh gayer than usual.
Flower and ribbon decked booths are
numerous under the arched portals,
where are sold all manner Of gifts such
as delight the heart Of the universal
child.
But In the streets of Mexico there II
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
A CHRISTMAS LEGEND.

; A SOLDIER In a scarlet coat
. "A One winter long ago
Went out and met a pretty maid
In woodlands white with snow.
. She stood beneath an ancient oak.
. Her name was Mistletoe.
HER cheeks and lips were glow
: IL ing red.
like peoples In the wheat.
. Her locks were twined with milky
. pearls.
! Her eyes were blue and sweet.
He looked and loved and. kneeling.
laid
His saber Mt her feet.
! IRON icy regions OF the polo
: Il The norther blew all night
And hung the branches OF the pine
], With tinkllng fringes bright
. And made beneath the aged oak
! Afrozen mound of white.
RUT when tho panels are thick
ID with frost
And nights are bitter chill
. And silence In a crystal coat
: Has eased the silver rill
; The pair of faithful lovers haunt
The wintry woodland still.
WHEN with the burden Of Its
w years
The oak Is bending low
Tho soldier holly. stiff and straight.
Stands brayely In the snow.
Its slender saber still unsheathed
To guard the mistletoe.
--Minna Irving In Criterion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
PURSUED BY INDIANS.
Camera Mans Hair Raising Adventure
After Swapping a Squaw.

Camera Mans Hair Raising Adventure
After Swapping a Squaw.
when l was passing through the
Dakotas / wanted some Indian poses -
relates an amateur photographer in
the Chicago News. Il had snapped
several Indians from the car window.
but wanted some characters at close
range. Well. / got them all right-in
this way:
AT one station l saw an old squaw
numbering along, and as the train
would stop few minutes ! knew
could take the time to slip out. 'shoo.'
the woman and hurry back to the train.
Mrs. Squaw was headed for 'dobe
hut. and l started after her. She was
about to round n corner when / called
to attract her attention. wanted n
face view She took one look at the
camera and then let out II yell that
would have done credit to CO.
manche. kept up the chase. but
stopped short ut the corner. There
stood three big bucks. and they were
waiting for me.
IL took n snapshot Of them and start.
ed back for the train. but nj Il much
faster pace than left it. the red men
and squaw after me, hurting clods OF
dried mud and rubbish ut me. When
| caught the already moving train
was bleeding and dusty.
AN Indian despises camera. and
few will not fight when n machine Is
pointed at them. | know that now"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
The Magnetic Island In Baltic Sea.

The Magnetic Island In Baltic Sea.
One of the most peculiar formations
in the way Of magnetic earth and rock
Is Bornholm, an island I'm the Baltic
sea. The island is very rocky, and the
greater part Of the formation is SO
magnetic that the needle Of vessels
sailing near 1t is diverted to such an
extent that steering with absolute GER
tainty is impossible. and stationary
objects have to be used Dis guides. A
short distance from the main island
the vessels can pass directly over Il
rock which is so strongly magnetized
that n needle will be drawn straight
downward.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
SOME CHOICE P1cK1NGs OF BREEZY HUMoR
And the Nurse Was pisoharoed.

Her husband had just come home
and had his first meeting with the
new nurse, who was remarkably pref
ty.
"She Is sensible and scientific, too"
urged the fond mother. land says she
will allow no one to kiss baby while
she Is near
NO one would want to-" replied the
husband. while she Is near"
And the nurse was discharged.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
Odds and Ends.

The red hand In heraldry is the dis
tinctive badge of baronets.
Whales are not able to swim faster
than ten or twelve miles an hour.
a. ton Of oil has been obtained from
the tongue OF n single whale.
Seven million persons are employed
In the cultivation Of the vine In
France.
The title admiral" Is derived from
an Arabic phrase meaning ruler of
the sea-"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16

The other morning ut the breakfast
table Mr.. Skillings. who was in high
ly self satisfied mood. remarked to his
wife:
what IL l were one Of those hus-
bands. my dear. who get up cross In
the morning. bang things around and
kick because the coffee is coidy
why" responded Mrs. SkillIngs
sweetly. 81 should make It hot for
you."-Youth's Companion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
Al n Irxout

Emperor do not care to hear your
proposition, sir. Everything that IL
submitted must first be put through
the prime minister. vs.
Subject-Nothing would please me
better. I wanted to show you the new
bayonet which ] have invented for
army use.-Judge's Library.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
Not Much Left.

Whats the matter here?" asked the
caller. noticing the barren appearance
Of the house. Send your goods away
to be stored?''
"No." replied the hostess; mot al
oil. My daughter was married last
week. and she has merely taken away
the things that she thought belonged
to her."-Detroit Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
Money Power.

Braggs-lt Is positively absurd to
talk about n money power In this
country. There IL no such thing.
Waggs-Id just like to discuss that
with you. Have You got minute to
spare?
Braggs-Not minute. I've got
note due at the bank. and they're both.
ering me to death about it.-Life.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
A. a Last R..or,.

Host Tin a low voice to his wife,-I
have fearful headache DO get rid OF
our guests as soon rs ever you can.
Hostess-Well. l cannot put them
out.
Host-No. my dear. but you can play
the piano.-Paris Figaro.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
He Slammed n.

John" called his wife from the win
dow. ryou forgot something" ~,
He/returned. ~
"well. what did forget?"
you forgot to slam the front door,"
He slammed it.-Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16
Bsst Cure

Toper-What shall take to remove
the redness from my nosef
Doctor-Take nothing. Con-
stitution.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16

CIzE the fireplace up and figure how old Sanity
~ could
Manage to come down the chimbly like they said
he would;
VISIT that could hide and see him-wundered
what he'd say
If he ketched Teller laying fer him that away
But bet on him and heved him, same as if he
had
Turned to pat me on the back and say: "Look
here, my lad; n
Here's my pack. Jes' hep yourself, like all good
boys does"
Long afore
I knowed who
Sanity Claus wuz.
W ISN'T that yarn wuz true about him, as it
w 'peared to be
Truth made out O. lies, that un's good enough
for me!
Wisht still was so confdin-I could jes 60
wild
Over hangin up my stockin's, like the little
Climbin in my lap tonight and Begin me to
tell
Bout them RENDERS and old Sanity that she loves
I'm half sorry fer this little girl sweetheart of
Sanity Claus is
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-16

+ ES' little bit O. feller-I remember still
y Ust to almost cry for Christmas, like
youngster will.
Four O. Julys nothin' to it; New Years amt a
smell;
Easter Sunday circus day-jes' all dead in the
shell.
ust, Thought night, you know-to set around
and hear
The old folks work the story of about the sledge
and deer
And Sanity shootin' round the roof all wrapped
in fur and fuzz-
Long afore
Sanity Claus wuz.
list to wait and set up late week or two
-, ahead;
Couldn't hardly keep awake ner wouldn't &c
to bed;
Kittle stewin' on the fire and mother sittin' here
Darnin' socks and rockn' in the skreeky rockin
cheer;
Pap'd gap and wunder where it wuz the money
went
And quart with his frost heels and split his lini-
ment,
And me adreamin' sleighbells when the clock d
whir and buzz
Long afore
I knowed who
LN Sanity Claus wuz.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
Congressman Dupr6
falks at Lucy.

Saturday night the Berthelot School
Hall was the scene Of political rally
which, for the enthusiasm displayed by
all present, was 9 success socially
and politically. The editor Of the
aMeschacebe' called the meeting to or
der and designated Sheriff Berthelot as
chairman. Mr.. Berthelot, in one of his
characteristic talks, captivated his au.
dienee. Governor Sanders has not more
ardent advocate of his candidacy for the
United States Senate than Sheriff Ber-
thelot, and the convincing arguments
advanced by him made Sanders invicible
here.
The chairman introduced the Honor.
able Fred. Middleton, representative Of
jefferson parish, who spoke in the inter-
est of Hon. John T. Michel's candidacy.
MIR. Middleton convulsed the audience
with humorous anecdotes.
Congressman Dupre, whose populari-
ty here is manifest, was the next speak.
er. Garland, as he likes to be called.
made rousing speech and was listened
to with rapt attention. He dispelled all
doubts relative to Michefs ftuess for
the Governorship and ridiculed the ab-
surd idea INDUCED in by supporters of
Hall and Aswell that ward leaders or
bosses had horns. The Lucy string band
dispensed sweet music aud the young
folks danced until late hour.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
Go to La Place to-day and
see and hear Sanders and
Michel.


Our parish solons met on Thursday,
in special session, to discuss the ad.
visibility of adopting the good roaD
proposition lately submitted by the
State Board of Engineers, through Ma
jor Kerr.
Mr.. Gervais Lombard, assistant State
engineer. came up and addressed the
Jury on many points not touched upon
by his superior. Mr.. Lombard is fluent
talker and his argument was convincing,
but the members Of the Jury thought it
prudent to again post poDe definite &C.
ton upon a matter Of such Importance.
A committee OF eighteen citizens and
property owners has been appointed by
President Lasseigne.
This COMMITTEES will meet at the Court
house, probably next week, when Mr..
Lombard win again come here to discuss
the ..good roads, problem. The members
of the committee will then reach q con-
clusion and make report to the Police
Jury The report viii reflect, we think.
the sentiment OF the public at large and
whether it be for or against good roads'
the Jury will feel relieved, in a measure,
of the responsibility.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
Let us all visit Laplace
And Help the W0odmen

The little town of Laplace will
be crowded with visit~rs to-day
from near and far. The event,
which will mainly attract the
people, is the visit of Governor
Sanders and Hon. John T. Mi
chel, who have decided to ad-
dress our people on the topics
which vitality concern them.
The John A. Refine Camp, w.
0. w., has a large membership
and the success of the day, un-
der its wise management, is as
sured.
The ''Picayune" loving Cup
will be presented to the Police
Jury to-day by a delegated COM
mittee ard about a hundred au-
tomobiles are expected from New
Orleans and Baton Rouge. St.
John should feel a pardonable
pride and turn out zen masse," !"
visit Laplace, hear the orators of
the day and spend a few pleasant
hours with the Woodmen who
are good entertainers.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
OCTOBER IL, 1911.

The Police Jury met this day in
SPECIAL session, with the Hon. A. Las
seigne in the chair and the following
members present: Messrs. LeBrun, Bar
re-. Songy, Nagel and Bourgeois.
The reading OF the minutes Of the
last meeting was dispensed with.
The Police Jury Of the Parish Of st.
John the Baptist does hereby certify that,
after CAREFUL examination Of the books
and Parish Treasurer's receipts in pos
session OF Paul Berthelot, Sheriff, that
we have found every thing well kept,
all balances corresponding, and other
wise we issue the said Paul Berthelot,
sheriff, full quietus for the Collection
of Parish Taxes and Licenses, for the
year 1910.
Moved by Mr.. Barre and seconded by
Mr.. Songy that the Police Jury go into
executive session.
The President appointed COMMITTEES
Of 18, three ip each Ward to consult
with the people Tor 4Good Roads and
to report to the Police Jury at their
next meeting. the first Thursday OF
November, 1911.
There being no further business, the
Jury adjourned.
A. LAssEIGNE,
President.
A true copy:
HAMILTON BoDIN,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
Sugar Grinding Inaugurated
By Glendale Sugar Factory

Mr.. Emile Burch, sole owner
and proprietor of Glendale and
Hymelia plantations, where he
expects to harvest over 10000
tons of cane, began to grind on
Monday.
The shrill whistle of the Glen
dale sugar home was heard on
Monday morning, noon and
night and was as sweet music to
our ears.
We will endeavor to ascertain
the purity of the cane-juice, to-
gether with the yield of syrup per
ton. Other planters are ready to
start grinding, but the green
condition of the canes stares
then in the face Heavy rains
have fallen during the week and
making conditions worse.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
Ride in Skiff
On bosom Of Mississippi.

Two young sturdy Westerners,
hailing from Pittsburg, Pa, and
bound for New Orleans, travelled
in a frail row-boat. These ad-
venturers landed at Reserve and
Edgard on Wednesday and stat
ed that they had left their home
fifty days ago and expected to
reach their destination Thursday
or Friday. The boys were in
good health and appeared to en-
joy the sights here, principally
the growing sugar canes, the like
of which they had never witnes-
sed before. Whether the long
ride was prompted by a wager or
for adventure, was not made
public by the young soldiers of
fortune.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-10-14
First Words Of a
Muzzle Loader Gun
An echo of the Past,

An echo of the Past.
1t may seem strange for an old
muzzle loader to be talking. Am
| jealous ? Hardly so. No need
but to confess it; my day is pas
sed. Then let me be happy here in
my obscure and dusty corner. I
served my Master long and well.
Well, let me think for a moment.
How many years was | in use ? It
is not easy to recall everything
offhand when one has just learned
to talk. Yes, was bought years
ago. Age doesn't t matter anyway.
What did / cost !? Ask a gun its
cost ? Might as well ask a woman
her age.
was half the pleasure of my
owners life and an acknowledged
terror to game. Yes, the shot thatI
threw are scattered broadcast over
many a mile Of this land to-day.
What if Woodside and hill could
send back the echos of my shots
It would be like the years calling
me back. | spoke a language in
that day of but one word. Bang !
and all was said, both for me and
the bird /! Itwas the bird requiem
of the field. Ramrod was busy
ramming the charges down. Per-
cussion caps went by the dozen.
In the evening, remember well,
blue curls of smoke hung like
floating guaze over the quiet field.
Now for the silence Of my dusty
corner again. I wish that some
body would only brush away these
miserable cohwebs. But wait a
moment, when the partridge sea-
son opens and the turkeys begin
to yelp in the woods, or a snipe
comes darting by a marsh, please
If you are q sportsman and res
pect old times let me know.
JOHN TAYLOR PERRIN.
In National Sportsman,
S or s doses 1855" will cure
any case of Chill and Fever
p. n, 25c.