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Show A Curious Custom. The Labrador Indians when on a hunt stalk on In advanco of the train with their arms, while the women, heavily laden with provisions and means of shelter, drag along slowly after. When tho lords and masters begin to think of food tlmo or wish In any way to leave some guide as to their progress for tho sauaws thev thrust an upright spear or stick In the snow and draw In the snow the exact line of the shadow then cast Tho women, tolling toll-ing painfully along, note tho spear and tho progress of tho shadow, and know closely the difference of time. They know, too, whether they dare t? linger for a few minutes' rest or If they must hastily catch the stick or spear and hurry on. Chicago News. |