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on the animals." it will do them more good to be relieved of the apa- 

 rejos and allowed to roll. 



USE OF BLINDS. 



Sec. 124. A pack mule is always blinded when putting on the apa- 

 rejo and the load; also, when the load needs tightening on the road. 

 He is not blinded when taking off the load and the aparejo. 



Blinds should always be carried on the left arm when traveling. 



When putting on the aparejos the packer whose blind is not being 

 used lays it on the ground in front of the mule. After an aparejo is 

 on, the near packer removes the blind, places it on the collar of the 

 aparejo and proceeds to tie up the halter shank. (Sec. 57, figs. 40-41.) 



The off packer, after securing latigo, takes this blind off the apa- 

 rejo and hastens to get another mule. The packer tying up the halter 

 shank picks up the blind on the ground. 



Mules should be taught not to move when the blind is on. Conse- 

 quently, if necessary to change the position of a mule always lift the 

 blind before causing him to stir. 



KINDNESS TO ANIMALS. 



Sec. 125. A mule remembers kindness and will recognize by sight 

 and sense of smell the individual who has shown it to him. Be brutal 

 in treatment of him and he will shy from you and avoid you. 



Kindness will conciliate the most vicious animal and cause him to 

 become docile. 



If vicious, provide means to prevent his injuring any person. 



In doing so do not maltreat the animal. Treat him Kindly, but 

 firmly, and he will soon learn to recognize you as his master, and obey. 



Maltreat him and he will never forget you. 



PRECAUTIONS. 



Sec. 126. In malarial districts or hot climates wear a woolen band- 

 age 12 inches wide wrapped from two to three times around the 

 stomach. 



Avoid fruit and nuts; lemons, however, in form of lemonade, may 

 be taken, but not to excess. 



Avoid spirituous liquors of all descriptions. 



While traveling, sleep under canvas of some description to avoid 

 the dew. 



- Procure twigs or brush, never green grasses, on which to spread 

 blankets. 



If possible, procure a hammock and always use it, especially during 

 the rainy season. Above all things, do not sleep on the bare ground. 



Boiled fresh milk is good for a weak stomach; condensed milk is a 

 good substitute. 



Keep a supply of quinine, but use it sparingly and only when neces- 

 sity requires. 



Keep the head cool, the feet warm, and the bowels in order, and 

 fear no danger from sickness in any climate. 



"■ Twenty-five or thirty years ago it was the custom to loosen the aparejos and allow 

 them to remain on the animals for half an hour with the belief that if any bunches 

 occur during travel this method would reduce them. This, however, is an error and 

 affords no relief. 



