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of the straits and inlets in practical
ly inexhaustible quantities. Noun
tains of their shells are piled along
the shores, seemingly larger than
could be constructed by human agen-
cy alone. Many of these serve as a
burial place for the dead. Vast
quantities of kelp and other seaweed
stretch. miles upon miles, at a lit
tie distance from the beach, afford
ing a passageway through compare
lively still water for the i~mperfectly
constructed canoes which the wom-
en- paddle along that the men in the
bow may fish or harpoon fur-bear-
ing water animals which the dogs
scare up as they run alongside on
the land. The life, in their almost
nude condition, is a hard one in a
climate where in one day may be
experienced both an almost tropical
heat and arctic cold.
Their dreary and f~orbidding region
extends along the shores of the is
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ley, on one of the eastern Falklands.
This is the capital of the only terri
tory belonging to the English in these
waters. There are about roo inhab-
~itants in the little village and they,
their buildings and surroundings re-
semble those in northern Scotland.
There are a resident bishop and gov
and a general air of prosperity.
From this point to the entrance of
the straits of Magellan is but a short
distance. 1t is only comparatively re-
Gently that explorers have sailed these
waters in any great numbers. 1t was
formerly believed that evil spirits
drove invaders back from the entrance.
The fact is that the 40-foot tide rae
ing through and the strong southwest
wind, which prevails t~hree-fourths of
the year. are sufficiently f%orbidding to
deter any one who has not a stanch
craft under him from encountering
the fierce currents and ragged rocks
after the opening is passed. However,
the Indians propel their frail canoes
through the most dangerous places
with the utmost ease. All kinds of
weather, in rapid succession, may be
encountered in these ATTITUDES.
A monthly service of national trans
ports has been started by the Argen-
tine government in order to
colonization. Ragged rocks alternate
with pebbly beach along the borders
of the Magellanes, and the scenery is
varied by mountains, dense forests,
sunny plains and snow-covered fields,
all interlaced by waterways. Some
of the names of points where one
touches are interesting and sugges-
tive. Cape Desolation, Cape Froward,
from which one may coast in either of
three directions, and Port Famine. A
Pacific outpost, Cape Pillar, is light
house station. To the south, on Daw-
son island, a mission is situated. At
some points, the shore upraises and
immense glaciers send down shattered
fragments in the shape of icebergs.
In other places are great stretches of
quaking bog and peat moss. In various
parts of the islands the dark green
anarctic birch grows in great pro-
I IuSIQu. pass PICSSIIlS d
most desolate appearance. In order
to reach safe water. a point of the
island must be passed where the long,
cold waves roll in terrific fury. At
Cape Divide the northern and south
ern passages merge into one. From
Navarine island, an open strait leads
to Cape Horn, the bette noir of sailors.
Off from the point of Terra del Fuego
lies Staten island, the penal military
settlement of Argentina. OF all dreary
places, the ~desolation and cold here
seem most terrible Aterrific current,
with terrible tide rips, dashes through
lie Marie straits, which separate it
from the larger island. The, interior
of Terra del Fuego is practically un-
explored, but it is known to contain
some Of the finest sheep pastures in
the world. Among these islands is still
room for the Indians, for, although
rich in certain lines and possessing
grandeur and beauty, they are not
likely to attract white men in large
numbers for years to come.
EDWARD JULIEN.
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GIVE THE BOYS A CHANCE.
and Then Yod May Keep Them
On the Farm.

Progress requires that each suc-
ceeding generation shall be an i'm
provement upon the previous one.
Therefore, every boy should be a bet
ter man than his father; for if he is
not, probably it is the fathers fault.
The rising generation of farmers
should be better farmers than their
fathers, just as their fathers are bet
ter farmers than their grandfathers
were. Each generation should make
greater Improvement, because better
opportunities are available; because
each generation has within it's reach
all the knowledge of all the preced-
ing generations, and all the special
advantages that progress has placed
within its reach. And yet there are
many boys born on farms who will
follow in the footsteps of their IA
theirs, turning neither to the right nor
the left to find a better way. And
many others will become dis
gusted with farming as they
see it practiced, go to town and
plunge into the whirlpool of strenu-
Gus existence, taking their chances to
sink or swim. These latter are the
n who ought to stay on the farm,
because they have ambition, which,
if properly directed, would revolu-
tionize the system of farming to
which they have been subjected. Their
experience has impressed them that
farming is hard work, poor pay and
a continuous life of %hardships, and.
having the germs of progressive man
hood about them, they kick out of the
traces and seek more congenial en-
ployment elsewhere. Such a boy, Civ
en- a course at the A. and college, and
sent to a few farmers institutes,
would begin to see the possibilities of
agriculture and town life would lose
it's attractions for him. Recently a
young man who graduated at the
Texas A. and M. college in 1898, and
has since been managing his fathers
extensive farm in McLenan county,
Texas, visited the college for the pur-
pose of inducing some of his old col
lege chums to go home with him and
spend a week there. The writer talked
with him on the occasion, and his
evident pride in his farm. which he
made no effort to conceal, was re-
freshing and gratifying. The young
men went home with him, spent a
week there and returned gratifed and
their agricultural enthusiasm greatly
stimulated. The father of this young
man has retired from active manage
ment of the farm, and the boy is max
ing good use of the knowledge ac-
quired at the A. and M. college. It is
needless to add that the Gurley farm
IS profitable, and that John Gurley
has no thought of going to town to
live. Give the boys a chance to learn,
and then Gaye them q chance to put
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-10
BEEF ON SOUTHERN FARMS.
Another Step in Advance Necessary
For the Southern and South
western Farmer.

The farmers of the southwest are
becoming fully aroused to the posi-
bilities of Investigation in the way
of fruit and truck growing, but they
have not yet taken up the breeding
of beef cattle and hogs to the extent
that existing conditions warrant. The
range for beef cattle is becoming each
year more restricted. The prices OF
finished beef cattle are comparatively
high, and are likely to remain at a
high figure for some years to come.
That the almost phenomenal records
that have been made at some periods
during the present year will be main
tanned is not to be expected, but if
available statistics are correct, the
production of beef cattle has not kept
pace with the growth of population
throughout the country.
not show any very great variation
from one year to another of the
amount of meat consumed per capita,
though the prosperity of the country
may naturally be expected to affect,
to some extent, the demand for high
priced meats.
Texas and the territories have been
great breeding grounds for many
years, but owing to the increasing de-
mand for land and the enactment of
new land laws, the cowmen who have
had great herds on the range are now
looking to northern states for pas.
turage, and the beef production of
the southwest, if it is to be main
tanned in the years to come, must be
largely confined to the farming Sec
tons. The high price of cottonseed
meal and hulls is causing the men
who usually feed thousands Of head
of cattle for market to hesitate about
making contracts for big punches of
feeders this year, and in the course of
time when farmers fully understand
and practice the principles of feeding
cattle on the farms, it is probable
that feeding at oil mills will be al
most, if not entirely, done away with.
The farmer who feeds on his own
ground not only secures a market, as
high priced meat, for the corn and
forage crops he produces, but the
manurial return to his land is of such
great value that he has an advantage
that can not be overcome by the man
who finishes cattle at the oil mills
Farm and Ranch.
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Pc RU-NA NECESSARY To The HOME.
A Letter From congressman White, of North Carolina.
Pc. RU-N IS A HOUSEHOLD
SAFEGUARD.
No Family Should Be Without It.
a Letter From Consrs

No Family Should Be Without 1t.
nERUNA is a great family medicine.
The women praise it as well as
the men; it is just the thing for
the many little catarrhal ailments of
childhood.
The following testimonials from
thankful men and women tell in direct,
sincere language what their success
has been in the use of Peruna in their
families:
Louis j. Scherrinsky, 103 Locust
street, Atlantic, Iowa, writes:
Il will tell you briefly what Peruna
has done for me. i took a severe cold
which gave me a hard cough. All doc
tors medicines failed to cure it,. / took
n bottle of Peruna and was well.
'Then my two children had bad
coughs accompanied by gagging. My
wife had stomach trouble for years.
She took Peruna and now she iswell.
II cannot express my thanks in
words, but 1 recommend your remedy
at every opportunity, for l can con
s~cientiously say that there is no medi-
cine like Peruna. Nearly everyone in
myself and family, and they have seen
\ Will dSGOAlohliShU WAo Cl Ii NAG
done for us. Many followed our exam
pie, and the result was health. Thank
ing you heartily, 1 AMI. j. Scher-
rinsky.
Mrs. Mamie Wallace, Tulare, CAL,
President of the Western Baptist Mis-
sionary Society, writes:
81 consider Peruna an indispensable
article in my medicine chest. 1t is
twenty medicines in one, and has so
far cured every sickness that has been
in my home for five years. Iconsider
it of special value to weakly women,
as it builds up the general health,
drives out disease and keeps you in
the best of health."-Mrs. Mamie Wal
lace.
Peruna protects the family against
coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis, ca
tarrh of the stomach, liver and kid
neys. 1t is just as sure to cure a case
of catarrh of the bowels asi it is a case
of catarrh of the head.
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Congressman George Henry White,
of Tarboro, n. c., writes the following
letter to DIR. Hartman in regard to the
merits of the great catarrh cure, Pc
runa:
House of Representatives,
Washington, Feb. A, 1899.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Gennemen-"Iam more than salts
fled with Peruna, and find 1t to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and ca
farrh. have used Ii In my family
and they all join me in recommending
1t as an excellent remedy"
Very respectfully,
George II. White.
Peruna is an internal, scientific, sys-
temic remedy for catarrh. 1t is no
palliative or temporary remedy; it is
thorough in it's work, and in,cleansing
the diseased mucous membranes cures
the catarrh,
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
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Not Worth the While.

The Agent think you will like the
house, madam, when you see it. There
is a clothespress or wardrobe in al
most every room.
Madam-No, / guess faint worth
while. Clothespresses and wardrobes
are good enough in their way, I sup
pose; but after all what is a house
without closets?-Boston Transcript.
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Her Biggest Catch.

The Mutual Friend Ito athletic wom-
an)-Now, Mrs. Stebbins, what was the
largest fish you ever caught?
Mrs. Stebbins-It> weighed 40
pounds, but l don't remember its
name.
Mr.. Stebbins (feelingly)l do; it
was John Stebbins.-Colorado Springs
Gazette.
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All Corners.

"As the earth is round" said the
learned professor, "there are no cor
ners on it,"
"Think not?" spoke up the listener.
"How about the wheat corner, the beef
corner, and thousand other corners?"
Chicago Daily News.
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Among the "reminiscences of the class Of
1902 at Yale IS the story of a stout and
he~althylooking member, who was told by
his tutor that che was better fed than
taught" "You teach me; I feed myself"
was the retort.-Springfeld Republican.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-10

Judging from his selection, I should
say your husband is something of a
pre-Raphaelite," said Mrs. Oldcastle as
they sat down in a corner of the mag
nificent library to sip tea.
ooh, no." her hostess replied, "Jo-
siah always votes the straight Republic
can ticket, although he did used to be
a Democrat before he got into the
manufacturing business and seen how
bad it would be for the country to cut
down the tariff."-Chicago Tribune.
Investigations recently made show
beyond a doubt that the Oldest warship
extant is the Victory, Admiral Nelson's
flagship at the battle of Trafalgar.
The Victory was launched in 1865, and
is now 1877 years old. 1t has passed
many a year tied up to the dock at
Portsmouth, and the tooth of time has
left its destructive mark on it. Not
long ago the British admiralty spent
a considerable sum of money in saw
ing the old ship from ruin.
"A recent writer thus gracefully de-
fines maiden ladies':
"The undelivered packages at the ex-
press Office. They were originally in
tended for somebody, but the parties
to whom they were addressed have
never appeared or else they had the
wrong address or the address some
how was obliterated. Often very val
liable parcels, which would have given
great joy if they had been delivered
to the proper consignee."
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"See here" protested the charitable man,
"you touched me for a quarter last week,
and here you are again" "Well, Gee
whizz!" exclaimed the beggar, 'ain't you
earned anything SINGER Philadelphia
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The boy who is always as clean as his
mother wants him to be" remarked the
large-waisted philosopher, "may turn out all
right, but precedent is against HMM
dianapolis News.
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No such thing as Summer complaint"
where DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry is kept handy. Natures remedy for
looseness of the bowels.
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Everybody's liable to itching piles. Rich
and poor, old and young-terrible the tor
ture they suffer. Only one sure cure. Doan's
Ointment. Absolutely safe; can't fail.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-10-10
A S.nrroMfnS Widow.

In her "card of thanks" a Miami county
widow, after thanking everybody else, con.
Guided: II also thank the band for its con-
soling music and Mrs. Avering, the milliner,
dear husbands farm is for sale as soon
as proper legal steps can be taken, and will
be sold at a bargain. Oh, death, thou art
terrible."1Chieago Chronicle.
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Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds.-J.
F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is, 1900.
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It's a great work of art to make art pay
Chicago Daily News.
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Story of Yale Man,

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color Silk, Wool
and Cotton at one boiling.
The Washington times., 1902-01-10

Miss Terri. daughter of Admiral Terry,
was bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss
Mary Hootd and Mr.. David I. l.. Rob
inson, which took place at West Chester,
Pa, on Wednesday at noon. Rev. Philip
Prescott, OF this city, also assisted at
the ceremony, which was performed at
Holy Trinity Church.
The Washington times., 1902-01-10
New York,s Ca.astropbe.

In all parts of the country attention
has been drawn to the New York tun-
mel horror. In ii any of the large
cities may read a lesson. 1t is an un-
answerable argument for terminal IA
cilities surrounded by every safe
guard that money and human ingenui-
ty can provide for the travelling pub
lie. 1t is warning to the effect that
wherever there is a congestion of rail
way passenger traffic the tragedy
may be repeated unless steps are
taken to relieve that congestion.
As was inevitable, the metropolitan
public and the metropolitan press
have arisen in indignation against the
railroad company controlling the tun-
mel. Since there has long been de-
mand for bettering the condition of
the system of railway approaches,
they have charged the company with
the burden of responsibility. The
corporation, in turn, places the blame
upon the engineer of the train that
did the telescoping and slaughtered
the passengers.
Inasmuch as each set of authorities
having the right to probe the matter
has instituted an investigation, it is
likely that the facts will soon be de-
termined and the guilty ones desig-
mated. 1t is possible that the enquiry
will show that there is division of
responsibility.
Even under the influence of emo
tion, it is not well TO condemn any
body off-hand. The basic principle of
the jury system-a verdict after full
hearing-should prevail. However,
there is no denying that the burden
of proof lies with the railroad COM
pany; and it is also indisputable that
the corporation has long ignored the
demand for terminal Improvements
commensurate with the growth of
traffic and conducive TO the health and
welfare of its patrons.
The Washington times., 1902-01-10
The IrOnuOis

Once more the small army of news
paper workers in Washington have
been provided with press club, the
social enterprise having been ma
terially aided by legislators and bust
ness men.
The launching of the Iroquois took
place under excellent auspices. The
good wishes that came with the first
splash seemed to augur pleasant
voyage for the organization. Admiral
Dewey presented Fluctuations by let
ter, and General Miles in person.
With practical newspaper men at
the helm, the Iroqnois should be able
to steer clear of the rocks on which
her predecessors foundered Her Off
GERS and crew, being in such close re-
lationship with those of the ship of
state. will doubtless be able to keep in
touch with the American squadron
"May this press boat never sink is
the toast to the Iroquois as she goes
into commission with her journalistic
colors flying.
The Washington times., 1902-01-10
For BenutN and Itility.

In the work of beautifying a city,
utilitarian. there is no more aggravat-
ing problem than that arising from
the demand for railroad accommoda-
tions.
Traffic enterprises are so closely
identified with the material advance
ment of a community that they must
receive every consideration possible:
yet there must also he an influence
eNerted to limit encroachment upon
the artistic.
For long time the Capital City has
needed union station. Its depot ac-
commodations have been antiquated
and distributed. The radiating lines
of steel and the noisy rolling stock
have disfigured and disturbed a sec
ton of the city where the possibili-
ties for establishment are almost un-
limited
1t is believed that in the selection
of site for the proposed union sta
eiph thV oeSt .lh'iS anu wv 'h'7t
elevated instincts have come into
play. The effort appears to have been
to place the structure where it would
least mar the park continuity of
Washington: where it would, by the
concentration of local railroad accom-
modations, best serve the public and
least disturb it, Combined with these
intentions was the idea of structural
beauty and attractive environment,
since the station is to face plaza and
the railroad companies are to be of
fered every reason and advantage for
adornment.
Washingtonians as a body will
doubtless be gratified with the site
selected and the plans outlined. The
cause of the more magnificent Wash
ington appears to have been well
served in the plans prepared.
The Washington times., 1902-01-10
OHIO SENATOR'S SHAKE HANDS.
H"hha and Foraker Heal Differ
ence of Ilatc UnpIensnntnes..

|
'or the first time since the close of the
la'e uhpieasaGtness" over in Ohio, Sena-
lors hanna and Foraker both sat in the
SENATE chamber Wednesday afternoon.
ihes SIT in opposite sides of the room.
,s 'heir eyes happened to meet Mr. For
aher arose and. out of consideration for
'he rheumatic, knee of his colleague,
"alhed across the room to Mr.. Hanna's
desk.
ooth We're laughing as they met and
Mr' Foraker. holding out a hand which
was hastily and heartily grasped by Mr.
Hanna, said:
memo, Hanna; how did you like 1t as
far as you got?"
fair to middling," replied Hanna, and
then with poke at the vest which the
handsome person of Foraker adorns, he
asked, Now will you be good?"
VIII you be good. eh?" returned For
aker with characteristic directness and
energy
well, yes,' answered Hanna; that is,
until you get bad again"
Then they shook hands again, and part
ed in high good humor At the Foraker
wedding, where Hanna was a guest yester-
day, the two Senators held a long and
somewhat confidential conversation.
which evidently gave both pleasure.
Under the circumstances, as Dick Swivel
Ter would say, 1t looks as If the bird of
friendship hasn't noulted a feather.
The Washington times., 1902-01-10
PERSONAL.
Hoboken No Subject for Jest.

Much has been said in derision of my
town" said Mr.. Vincent p Tommins, OF
Hoboken. N j., at the Arlington. The
cheap witticisms and stale jokes cracked
at its expense by alleged funny men on
the stage and in the newspapers have
caused outsiders to think Hoboken the
jumping off place of creation.
Il rise to remark that it is as good a
town TO live in as you will find in this
broad land. 1t is true it is not governed
by temperance cranks, but the perma-
nent resident population has no use for
blue laws. No bona fide citizen of Hobo
ken needs guardian to keep his morals
straight. Our saloons keep their front
doors open on Sunday, but that does not
breed drunkenness, except when an army
of thirsty denizens of New York come
over on that day by reason of the lack of
irrigation facilities in Manhattan.
"Hoboken is the greatest shipping port
on earth, considering it's size. 1t is
town of only fourteen streets, and yet it
has thirteen lines of steamers. 1t has
thrived in spite of the weak assaults of
supposititious humorists, and some of
these days it may develop into a me-
tropolis."
The Washington times., 1902-01-10
The Penny Postage Scheme

When in 1888 letter postage was re-
duced to the rate of two cents per
half ounce, Uncle Sans postal service
was returning handsome surplus an
nually. The fiscal year of 1854
showed deficit of more than two
millions of dollars. In 1885 the Gov
erninent decided to carry a full ounce
of correspondence for two cents, but
the postal service has never since paid
expenses. and varying deficits in this
department of the Government have
been reported from year to year Re
cent reforms in mail transportation
are expected to reduce expenditures
and swell receipts, but the existing
situation is hardly one to found pen
ny postage upon.
In recent interview Mr.. Payne,
who is to succeed Charles Emory
Smith as Postmaster General, stated
that he had not, as reported at the
time of his appointment, announced
himself in favor of the one-cent letter
rate. There is an impression, how
ever. that the prospective incumbent
Is really in favor of the innovation,
and that his denial of certain inter
views was prompted principally by a
desire to observe the proprieties. Mr..
Payne, like other Cabinet members,
naturally wishes TO withhold his pol
icy until he has come into power.
Anent the matter of penny postage,
a suggestion was recently made by
Mr.. Clarence Z. Dawson, secretary to