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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
CAPE HORN CRACK SHOTS
The Wonderful craftsmanship Displaye
by the Yahgans and Onas.

The Wonderful Workmanship Displaye.!
by the Yahgans and Onas.
1t may be as well to refer to some
other tribes about Cape Horn which
attracted the attention of Professor
Hatcher. For example may be men
toned the Yahgans, who five nearer
to the south pole than any other
known people. They occupy certain
small islands lying south OF TERRA
del Fuego and are found also on the
south beach of that great island it,
self. The territory they occupy is a
maze of mountain peaks, and the
conditions under which they exist
are almost beyond realization by a
civilized person.
The typical weapon of the Yah
gans is the rawhide sling, with
which they are able to kill water
fowl afioat at 200 yards. To hit any
bird at that distance would be called
right good shooting. They can knock
down and stun guanaco with q
heavy round pebble Up to 100 yards
The reason for the sling as a tool of
destruction is found in the fact that
the Yahgans live on the beaches,
where plenty of round pebbles are
always at hand. These islanders try
out oil from whale blubber and store
it for future use in the bladderlike
leaves of kind of seaweed found
everywhere in that region.
Quite distinct and peculiar is the
Ona tribe, which inhabits the prairie
region of TERRA del Fuego. This
great island has the shape of a tri
angle and is almost as large as the
state of New York. Once upon 8
time it must have had a tropical eli
mate, inasmuch as the bones Of
monkeys and parrots are found fos
sill there in great numbers.
The Onas have no horses. They
eat those they capture from thu
sheep men, considering horse mea
the greatest of delicacies. They de
pend for food chiefly upon thu
guanaco, which abounds in TIER;
del Fuego, and a kind of prairie
squirrel. In the chase they rely
mainly upon bows and arrows ant
the bolas, the latter consisting O
two or three stone balls on the enc
of hide thongs. On being thrown
the balls diverge in obedience t,
centrifugal force and fly round an,
round in the air until the object i
struck, when the thongs wind them
selves about it. These savages cal
throw the bolas so deXterously as t
fasten a man to his horse. The Onas
however, often kill the guanaco b.
surrounding bunch and running
them down, SO wonderfully fleet o
foot are they.-Boston Transcript.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
Colombia Difficulty.

WASHINGTON, July 27,-There are
signs that the difficulty between Italy
and Colombia, which has called for the
presence of an italian feet in Colom-
bian waters in the effort to collect the
award in the Cerrutti arbitration will
be peacefully settled soon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
OAKFIELD & BRA YTON

Miss Amelia Blom is visiting at
her uncle's home near Elkhorn this
week.
Miss Eva Fancher, of Anita, is Wis
iting with her friend Miss Clara Ord
way this week.
C. A. Heath has been elected clerk
Of Brayton Camp No. 1900 Modern
Woodmen Of America, vice j. P. Ben
dixen resigned.
Miss Effie Barber, who has been
I, visiting at the Harter home, south of
| Oakfeld, for the past three weeks re-
turned to her home at kirkman last
Monday.
Rev. Day, Of Minnesota, who
preached here last Sunday will visit
until next Sunday with Brayton and
Oakfeld friends and on next Sunday
he will again fill the pulpit at the
Baptist chnrch.
John McGrain, of Highland, re-
turned last week from his trip to the
Klondike. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. McGrain, in company with
; Mr.. Wagner, left for the frozen Alas
kan gold fields last spring. They adj
vanced as far as the Copper River
country, but on account Of the ice
were forced to turn back.
Monday evening while Marion
jenkins and Geo. Powers were return
ing from buggy ride to Extra, the
thills broke down, the horse kicked
the buggy loose and ran for home as
fast as he could go. This occurred at
the old Hensley.. place south of Extra
and the boys had to walk all the way
to Brayton. Ny, but how they wish
ed for their wheels before they got
home.
j. P. Bendixen this week received a
letter from N. j. Nelson, Of Moline
Illinois, former Brayton merchant.
Mr.. Nelson was thrown from hi;
wheel about week ago and was bad.
ly crippled, but is now recovering
Mr.. Nelson also stated that he expect
ed soon to visit Audubon county and
look after some extensive improve.
ments on his fine farm, west of Bray.
ton, now being titled by Mis- Lambert.
sen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
At the BookstalI.

Clerk-Well, of courseif you want
that particular book, I'll be glad to
sell it to you, but here is one for the
same price that is much better, in
my judgment, and
Naughty Lady-Sir, I didn't ask
for your advice. l think know an
artistic binding when I see one!-
Tlnr-oloo1 oolo-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
THAT'S Why
ANY PERSON

Wishing to know the truth in regard to their
health should not fail to send for valuable
and new 64-page Booklet which will be sent
FREE for a short time to those who mention
this paper. This book is published blythe cell
ebrated physician and specialist-Dr Hatha-
way CO., Corner Fourth and Nebraska
Streets, Sioux City, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
The whistle of a locomotive can

The whistle of locomotive can
be heard $500 yards, the noise of a
train $500 yards, the report of a
musket and the bark Of a dog 1900
yards, the roll of drum ], 600 yards,
the croak of frog 900 yards, a
cricket chirp 800 yards, dinner bell
2 miles and call to get up in the
morning feet z inches. Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28

Sick headache, billiousness, consti-
patton and all liver and stomach
troubles can be quickly cured by using
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. They are
pleasant to take and never grippe. G.
w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28

If you wish to remove the stains
Of nitrate of silver, moisten the
stain with wet rag and then rub it
gently with rag moistened with a
solution Of one dram each of mer-
curio chloride and ammonium chic
ride in an ounce of water
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents con-
sumption. And in later stages it fur
nishes prompt relief G. w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28

Thousands of persons have been
cured ofpiles by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t heals promptly and
cures eczema and all skin diseases. 1t
gives immediate relief. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-07-28
Sores.

Running sores appeared on my
leg and spread over the entire
lower portion of the limb. got
no help from medicine till / tried
YOURS. was cured by one bottle Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

The European representatives, con-
cludes the article, will notify the WASH
ington government of their opinion
that war is not desirable, and il is to be
hoped that President Mckinley will
realize the disadvantage Of such gener-
al censure and will not allow himself TO
be egged into war by American specu-
lators.
London, March 1.-THE Daily Graphic
editorinlly suggests that there is time
still remaining that can be utilized to
negotiate an agreement 10 refer the
Maine matter TO arbitration TO asccr-
tain the true facts" and TO decide as
20 the nature OF the indemnity, if any,
be due TO the United States. Eng
land" says the Daily Graphic, "would
sympathize with a war for the liberia
ton of Cuba, but IL the United States
goes TO war il must be in just cause
and after every effort to secure an hon
orable peace has been exhausted"
Paris, March 14.--The Temps says:
Spain does not deceive herself when she
counts upon the sympathies, at least
latent, Of European governments, but
il would be mistake for her to expect
any effectual support from either Great
Britain or the triple alliance. Before
all she must rely upon herself.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
PRESS OPINIONS.

OFebruary receipts at the treasury
department have averaged over mill
lion dollars n day under the new rev.
enue law, thus fulfilling the pledges
made by its trainers that IL would pro-
ducc sufficient money to meet the run
ming expenses of the government.
which averages only IA million dollars n
day; taking one month with another,
the year around.-Cincinnati CONNER
cal Tribune.
Ey0nce upon "A time the democrats
were greatly worried over the surplus
revenue. A surplus reappeared last
month, but no party is likely TO view it
with alarm.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
pyOne fact stands out In bold relief ut
the present time. The entire nation
approves Of the course of President Me-
Kinley, and has unlimited confidence
in his GOODNESS and his wisdom.-Chi-
cage Inter Ocean.
EIDuring the first year OF President
McKinley's administration the deficit,
exclusive Of the Pacific railroad re-
ccipts, has been reduced more than one
half All OF IL will be wiped out now
that we are I'm good working order I'M
der the new tariff. Bear in mind that
year ago the Dingley law was still al
most six months from it's passage. tits
really remarkable how well that law
has been strengthening out our finances.
Iowa State Register.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Mountain which he won. Gen. Rosccrans
succeeded Gen. McClelland in tho Depart
mont OF Ohio. He participated In the bat
tie OF Corinth, and afterward took com
mand OF the army OF the Mississippi. He
was made commander OF the department
OF the Cumberland. which position he held
from October O. 1862, 10 October 10, 1868.
Gen. Rosecrans was relieved In October,
1864, and assigned 20 the department Of
the Missouri lie was mustered out OF
the volunteer service In January, 1866, and
resigned from the army IN March, 1861.
lie had been breveted major general He
was appointed minister TO Mexico IN July,
1865. and held the office until June, 1863
lie mined In Mexico and manufactured
powder IN San Francisco. He was elected
70 congress from California IN 1881 and
served four years. lie tlNn settled on a
ranch near Redondo. Los Angeles county.
Cal. and spent the last years OF his life
quietly His wife, the daughter Of Judge
Hcgeman, OF New York, died In 1878. Three
children, Carl Rosecrans, Mrs. j. X. Toole
OF Helena. Mont, and Miss Anna Rose
Grams. survive him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
SPANS, American interests would SUI.
fer most.
Mason ChnIIengcd 10 a Duel.

Washington, March Ex-senator
Mason has received the challenge sent
him by the editor of the Spanish illus
trated paper I'll Cardo. The document
Is printed and is signed by the editor,
Marquis de Alta villa. The challenge
Is To q combat at swords point and is
preceded by short column Of personal
abuse. in which Senator Mason is de-
scribed as "an ignoblc Yankee senator
who scolds like woman and who has
not the valor TO fight like a man, and
who would take slap in the face with
out resenting IT," The American peo-
pie are referred to as "a people who
deal in pigs and whose flag is the al
mighty dollar" The senator accepts
the challenge in a jocose spirit lie
says he will have TO see the marquis
before he decides whether he will ac-
cept, but that IL scarcely accords with
Spanish modesty for the challenging
party to name the weapons, as is done
in this instance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
Mrs. John VI. Thurston mead.

Havana, March 15.-Consul-General
Lee received the following telegram
Monday afternoon from Mr. Walter i.
Barker, United States consul at Sagua
In Grande: THE wife OF Senator
Thurston died on the Anita to-day.
Shall give every attention and wire you
from Boca." Meager advices say that
Mrs. Thurston died OF apoplexy about
eight o'clock Monday morning, when
the yacht was in sight OF port. The
Anita left Matanzas Sunday night with
all the congressional party except Con-
gresham Smith and Congressman
Cummings, who went 10 Sagua by rail-
The passage from Havana 10 Matanzas
was very rough, and that 90 Sagua even
worse. 1t is thought that this, together
with the rough passage down the coast,
may have FASTENED the end.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Washington, March II. ~ Word has
been received by the secretary of the
navy that the lighthouse tender Fern
has arrived at Matanzas with relief sup
plies. She discharged her cargo in Il
few hours and started at once for Sagua
Ia Grande. The supplies left in Matan-
zas consist Of flour, cornmeal, potatoes,
smoked meats and clothing. More than
this, nearly ton OF quinine was land
ed. This will be freely distributed
among those in need Of IL, but great pre-
cautions will he taken 10 sec that IL does
not reach the insurgents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

"a million dollars gold from Japan
81 route 10 the subtrcasury in New York
detained for eight hours at Cedar Rap
ids Ia" This very metal like MS not
originated in California, crossed the
continent i'm the form of double eagles,
was shipped 90 London and converted
intosoyercigns, went perhaps 20 France,
and, after circulating for n time In
the shape OF 20-franc pieces, was sent
20 Japan in payment for silks. and,
completing the circuit Of the earth,
comes back 10 us in payment for cot
ton. The ceaseless ebb and flow OF gold
round the globe in settlement oftrade
balances proves that independent of oil
statutes IL is by natural laws the money
Of the civilized nations. When one re-
fleets on the heavy expense oftranspor-
tation and the great loss from nttrition.
however. IA Is surprising that In this
nge. OF peace and international trnde re-
lntions there has not been established
a worlds clearing house.-sN y.rTcrnld
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
GAVE SPAIN MORE TIME.
Said 10 Have Allowed
Until May 4 10 Establish
Peace I'm Cuba.
London, March 1.-THE Madrid cor
respondent of the Morning Post says:

London, March 1.-THE Madrid cor
respondent of the Morning Post says:
II am able TO assert on the best authority
that United States Minister Woodford orig
lnaly intimated that the United States
hoped and expected that Spain would re-
establish peace In Cuba before March l OF
this year. Recently, in response TO Spanish
representations, the United States ex-
tended the time TO May i. Both govern
ments refuse TO describe this intimation as
an utlmatum to Spain. IL has been given
entirely Irrespective OF the Maine affair
or any other complications which may
arise in the meantime. There was no sug-
gestion as to what action the United States
would take on May l. should, as Is certain
10 be the case. the rebellion be still unsup-
pressed"
Washington, March 15.-Feeling here
Is that the prospect for peace has mate
rally frightened, and that in the end
Spain will yield to all the reasonable
demands of the United States, both as
regards the Maine tragedy and Cuban
reforms. A special cable dispatch from
Madrid declares that the ministry is for
peace and tranquility prevails.
Madrid, March 1.-THE view held in
official circles is that Spain will not
provoke war, because, IL she did, she
would find herself isolated, but IL
America gives the provocation Spain
will not be alone in the struggle The
general opinion is that in the event of
war Spain will not need TO attack Amer
lean territory. 1t will suffice her to pur-
sue war of privateering. As Americas
commerce is sevenfold greater than
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Washington, March 1.-The presi-
dent summoned the members of the
civil service commission 20 the white
house Thursday afternoon for n final
consultation over the form of the ex-
ecutivc order which had been decided
on for the modification of the famous
Cleveland order putting the blanket of
governmental protection over every
thing in sight. The modifying order
will, il Is understood, take 10000 en-
ployes out OF the classified service.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
rowderiy Turned Down.

Washington, March 1.-THE senate
committee on immigration has report
ed adversely upon the nomination of
4. V. Powderly 10 be commissioners OF
immigration. The nomination has been
held up in committee for several weeks
on account of the absence Of Senator
Chandler. He having returned to
Washington, the matter was brought
up and the vote taken. President Me-
Kinley received n large number Of pro-
tests against Mr.. Powderly's appoint
ment from representative labor organi-
cations in all parts of the United States.
Ever since congress has been in ses-
sion these protests have continued TO
come to the members Of the committee
on Enumeration.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
A rn,rn nnstrnred.

Tacoma, Wash, March 14.-An earth
quake has destroyed the town of Am
boina, capital of Amboina island, one of
the Malucca group. Late in January,
according TO meager details received at
Hong Kong, frightful earthquake oc-
CURED, without the usual preceding
rumblngs. A great crack opened in
the earth and many houses were swal-
lowed before the occupants could get
out Hundreds OF natives were killed
and 200 injured Some died OF fright.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
FOUGHT FOR THE UNION.
Death of Gen. w. y. Rosecrnns I'm CAL
ifornin-Drief sketch OF
His Life.

Los Angeles, CAL, March 12.-Gen. w.
S. Rosecrans died Friday morning at
seven o'clock at his home near Redondo.
william Stark Rosecrans was born In
Kingston. Delaware county. o.. Septem-
Der s. 1919. His parents were OF old Dutch
stock. lie was raised on a farm and edu-
Gated at the public schools. He clerked
in a store. and in 1887 applied 20 the sec
rotary OF war for appointment TO West
Point military academy. lie was appoint
ed and graduated I'm 1912.
Al the beginning OF the war Gen. Rose
Grams was a private citizen. When II be-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Chattanooga, Tenn, March i5.-The
Dayton Coal and Iron company, Day
ton. Tenn, has announced an advance
of ten per cent. in the wages OF its min
ers, 1,1O0 in number, to take effect
April 1. Other laborers had their
wages advanced Monday from i2 TO IS
per cent. This is the carrying out of an
agreement between the operators and
miners entered into in January jIst
after the strike was settled.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Columbus, o., March 1.-THE miners
and operators committees have agreed
upon the prices for day labor in mining
The scale Is $i.75 per day for drivers and
other inside laborers, Si.00 for track
men and Si.75 for assistant trackmen.
The agreement affects all the states
controlled by the Chicago agreement
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
EUROPE MIGHT BE HOSTILE.
Austria, Germany and Russia Likely
to side with Spain I'm Case
of Trouble.

London, March l5.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Times says: Accord
ing TO information obtained from good
sources the Austrian emperor is max
ing great efforts 10 induce the European
powers to present TO the United States
the danger to Europe of their carrying
any further their interference in Cuban
affairs. Emperor William is warmly
seconding the efforts of Emperor Fran
els Joseph. The American government
is aware of this situation.
London, March 1.-THE Vienna cor
respondent of the Times telegraphs an
abstract of an article in the ST. Peters
burg Novoe Vremya, which he thinks
deserves attention as giving an accu-
rate account of the views and intentions
OF at least three of the great powers.
The correspondent says: The article
asserts that the United States are well
aware that in declaring war against
Spain they could not count upon the
approval OF any of the European
powers. All, il alleges, would sym
pathize with Spain-if not actively, GER
tainly by categorical protest against
President McKinley's conduct. This is
also well known at Madrid. Therefore,
continues the Novoe Vremya writer, 1t
is hoped that Spain will not fall into the
trap laid by Washington, for she has
so far no serious grounds for declar-
ing war. and measures should imme-
diately be taken in order that she may
not have such grounds in the future.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
Cali. Him n Coward.

Paris, March 12.-Col. Picquart de-
clining 20 notice Comtc Ferdinand VS.
terhazy's challenge TO duel, the lat
ter has written letter accusing him OF
cowardice and threatening 20 horse
whip him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

The n
tn the
makes
six American line
OF 3
Ia
he able
Preside Washington and naval
officer be
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Havana, March IA. - The steamer
Montscrrat has arrived here with 1,5OO
Spanish soldiers on board, making n
total of $4,000 arriving here in the last
six weeks. Forty unexploded powder
cylinders from the Maine magazines
have been found by the divers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

Washington, March l5.-During It's
session OF three hours Monday the SEN
ate passed n considerable number Of
bills from the general calendar, among
the number being one authorizing the
construction Of eight new revenue cut
ters not exceeding in aggregate cost the
sum OF 81. O25. 900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

London, March i5.-The marquis OF
Salisbury, prime minister and secre-
tary OF state for foreign affairs OF the
British empire, has been compelled,
temporarily at least, to relinquish the
burden of his public duties. This step
is believed by many 10 Indicate his
early retirement from the foreign Of
flce, II not as premier.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
Rumorcd TRIPLE Alliance.

London. March 1.-The New York
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
says; II have II on the highest arthori-
~ that a triple alliance between Gree
Britain. the United States and Japa'T
Is pending"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
KILLED IIIn.nIf

81. Paul, Mimi. March 12.-Edward
A. Morgan, brother OF State Senator ID.
II. Morgan, and an cmployc OF the
Northwestern Telephone company, who
recently came here from Auburn, N.
", committed suicide by shooting. IN
this city Friday. No reason for the sui
eide Is known.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

bon may possibly be connected with
the seemingly simultaneous departure
Of the Spanish squadron from Cadiz,
which is situated on the southwestern
coast OF Spain. Rumors have had II
that the Bancroft and Helena might
follow the Spanish ships across the At
lantic
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
urr.d Riot tr spntu

Madrid, March i1.--There has been
bread riot at the village Of pobalderra
del Vale, In the province 81 Zamorn-
The gendarmes interviewed, three Of
whom and two rioters were wounded
before che disturbance was suppressed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19

ST. Louis, March 12.--It has been an
nounced that strike which threatens
10 extend TO every branch Of the build
ing trades I'm this city will be innugu-
rated April !, when from 1000 TO 1880
members OF the Brlcklayers' union will
strike against "A cut in wages of IS cents
ON hour.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-03-19
Dividend for nnnk Creditors.

Washington, March 1.-THE comp
troller Of the currency has declared a
fifth dividend, five per cent. In favor OF
the creditors of the second national
bank OF Rockford. H., making In all
G5 per cent. on claims proved, amount
ing to $3.50, 3oi.27.