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Show Remarkable Longevity. We have often heard that the iu habitants of the Isle of Man wero somewhat remarkable for tboir fecundity and longevity. So great is the former that if the people did not emigrato in Urge numberti to America, Australia and other foreign countries, the little ieland would Boon ba populated beyond its 6ustuining capacity, Ab to its longevity, we have a remarkable instance before ua. la tbe Mono's Herald for February 19th, we find the announcement of sixteen deathB, the ages of eight ol which number are as follows: Two, SO yeare; one 82; two, 86; one, 87; one.. S3; and one, 92. Making an aggregate aggre-gate of 6S1 years, or an average of 85 years, 1 month aud lo daya each. What other country can make such a showing? |