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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

, end into which the mule was driven and
then the gate was closed and fastened,
and his head left sticking out of a hole at
the end. A powerful derrick-was swung
around, the crate was lifted high in air,
and the mule was swung over the ships
side and lowered swiftly into the hold.
1t was picturesque and novel way of
doing it, but as soon as large operations
were under way at Chalmette, this plan
was abandoned. The loading is done now
by means of specially constructed gang
ways, up which the mules are driven to
the ships side. They are then led, down
into the hold through the openings In the
side of the ship.
At all the main purchasing centers
throughout the south and southwest, the
British officers have been buying up mules
and locating them in temporary corrals.
All the way from ten to thousand mules
are found in these corrals awaiting veter-
mary examination When there are
enough animals On hand to warrant it,
train load is made up and dispatched to
New Orleans. The army stable here, one
OF the largest ever constructed in the
world, is capable of accommodating 1000
mules. Officers of the British army take
charge Of the mules when they are in this
stable and then begins the work Of sift-
ing.
A corps Of veterinary surgeons is at
once set to work to determine the availa-
bility Of the candidates. All the mules
that are sick or in any way promise to be
sick are segregated and then a second di-
vision takes place, those suffering from
lung troubles or fevers being sent to a
ward where they are cared for in isola
ton.
The mules from the north and west are
usually kept for some time in the yards
here until partly acclimsted and
they are worked in the exercise field, I'M
til their surplus flesh is gone. Then,
when they are in prime condition they are
again classified for branding and number
ish mule to the day of his death and the
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tanning most important military camp
upon the territory Of the United States.
Whlle was making negative Of the in
side OF the great Honorious lying in mas
slve strength at the wharf of Chalmette,s
with the great hulls of the Mechanician
and the Michigan towering up alongside.
said to British seaman who was look
ing on:
What would Great Britain have done
IT she hadn't had this lease Of supplies?''
HIS answer was something like this:
-, Shed "a 'ad to stop fghtin' hin South
H'africa, sor''
or all the wretched, miserable, rag tag
and-bob-tail lot of horseflesh in the world,
this collection at Chalmette certainly
takes the palm. At the outset none but
the choicest animals were bought and
the work of inspection and selection was
rlgldly carried on. Now, as only needs
TO observe at Chalmette, many of the
norses OF the lowest type, scrubs, mus
tangs ponies, the boniest, mangiest nag
seems to be worthy place
LOOK at em!" said loQuacious work.
man who was building trough in the
yards; Just Look at 'em,-that's enough
the beginning nothing was too good: now.
nothing is too poor. To-day they are
buylng mares, even, wherever they can get
EN-, wholly unfit for military service. and
SO hard pushed are they, they are buying
white horses-white horses for the
army!''
And in addition to this the prices paid.
thanks to some thrifty American horse
and mule owners, remain the same an
average OF $500 per animal, the worst bag
Q. bones IN the land bringing as much as
the best artillery horse or mule formerly
bought. s. =.
Here are the official figures showing the
number of horses and mules which have
left New Orleans for South Africa since
the war began:
October, November and December 1899 =
ships, carrying $3.50 mules.
In l9OO, 81 ships, carrying 50 1853 mules and
q, 43G horses; total of 60, los head.
In 1901, u ships, carrying 1880 mules and
55,Ssl horses; total of 6S,961 head
january, February and March. 1902, % ships.
carrying 6,040 mules and 16 416 horses: total Of
22,456 head.
Grand total in 80 months, 1853 ships carry
ing 81, 449 mules, IS, 1893 horses total Of 1876,
2S2 head. 800
These figures Indicate among other
things, that the British have been Obliged
to give: up the much coveted mules more.
and more, because the supply has been
running short, the horses steadily gaining
On the mules. From this point Of obser-
walton 1t would appear that the Boer lead
0As ~ view orleans look a diplomatic and
a far-seeing view of the situation when
they threatened to attack Chalmette as
piece OF legitimate British territory. It
has brought things to head and, after
one mas mad an experience such as the
one recounted above, one needs no words
OF proof from anybody, Boer general, or
governor Of the commonwealth of LOUISE
ana, or newspaper; one has experienced
for oneself the ugly sensation Of being re-
fused the right to pass over a piece Of
American territory under the autocratic
sway OF parcel Of British officers who
were using the territory for a base of
supplies, the most important base of sup
pi1es on the globe to-day, without which
they would be helpless in South Africa.
w. s. HARDWOOD. =
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wagon, and the apparatus started ON
dead run down the street. The start had
peeh made In what seemed only few
seconds OF time. n :
me salvage corps boys sleep in large
uormltory on the second floor Of the sta
zion: The front Of this floor is occupied
Dy the offices of the directors and super
lntendent and in the rear is the poolroom
and gymnasium. There Is also spacious
bathroom, with comfortable porcelain
tubs, and a workshop where the men do
tnelr own repairing and sewing OF tar
paullns, a machine being provided for the
latter purpose. This workroom Is euufp--s
ped with a forge, and il the necessity
should arise the men would be able to
build an entire new wagon with the pos
s1ble exception of wheels and axles,
G. b. Shove. the Founder.
The corps is under the direct charge Of
the Minneapolis Board of Fire Under
writer's. It is supported by state tax
leVled on all insurance companies doing
business in Minneapolis, and turned over
by the state insurance commissioner after
collection. The board of directors, which
has more immediate control, is made up
as follows: G. B. Shove, president: F.
H. Wagner, vice presidents Jacob Stone.
secretary; and Alexander Campbell.
treasurer, together with G.. w. Sexton
Aue corps OWNS us own station and con-
tents and has not one cent of debts ex-
cept for current expenses, which are al
ways paid as the bills are presented. The
ehc1ency Of the corps is shown by the
fact that at recent Fourth street fire,
where $1,000 damage was done to the top
story, not one cent has been claimed by
tenants of the lower floors for losses, al
though the volume of water poured into
the building was enormous This is only
one Of many similar Instances, and is
mentioned only because. it is the most
recent occurrence Of the kind
G. B. Shove, who was largely instru-
mental in the organization Of the corps.
seven years ago, still retains the presi-
dency Of the directorate With him the
salvage corps is a fad. He takes per-
sonal interest in every move for the bet
terment Of its service and equipment and
knows personally every man employed
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weak but truly heroic people. 1t is now
known of all men that Port Chalmette is, and
has for months been, a British military camp
and that this camp is furnishing the British
army in South Africa with the essential
sinews OF war. Though we should deprecate
any attempt that might be made 10y state au-
thority to break UP this British camp at Port
Chalmette, we ardently hope-the people OF
Louisiana fervently spray-that the United
States government may devise some means by
which the national arm may drive from this
commonwealth these British soldiers who,
mere at our very doors, are prosecuting an
unrighteous war against a brave and liberty
loving people, 1t is clear that, bound by the
authority Of law, the state Of Louisiana can
not do what its people are eager to accomplish.
In view of this distressing condition, it be-
comes the duty of the nation to strike blow
for liberty.
TO handle this vast body of mules and
horses has been no small undertaking. At
the outset they were shipped direct from
Southport, inside the city limits. 1t be-
came evident, however that this would
not do, and the work was transferred to
Chalmette outside the city limits about
eight miles down the river. Chalmette
was littlem ore than a wharf. Curiously
enough, the United States is party,
whether directly or indirectly may be left
W lllulVloual judgment, IN Scneme vast
Importance worked out upon the very spot
OF earth where, not yet q hundred years
ago, she gave the nation whom she is
now aiding the worst Grubbing of her his
tory. 1t was right at Chalmette where
the battle OF New Orleans was fought and
1t is at Chalmette to-day that the battles
of South Africa are being wagedA Stop
the advance Of the mules of Chalmette
and you stop the advance Of Tommy At
kins in South Africa.
When the first shipment began at South
port the mules were landed at the wharf
from the trains or the drive and each
mule was Grated in a strongly braced
wooden box There was a gate at one
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iN @ lows earn their money and who
In M n pays them?" That is a ques
IVA ton frequently asked by
l&m1&n9l people who have seen the SAL
wage corps boys go tearing down the
street to some fire. and who know they
are not paid by the city.
To begin with, the salvage corps earns
its money by saving property. The men
who wear the salvage uniform are not fire
fighters When they arrive at fire they
spread tarDaulins over stock and fixtures
that might otherwise be damaged by wa
ter; and they are paid by an association
composed Of local insurance men.
In the salvage corps station on Henne-
pin avenue there are stored TOO tarpaulins
containing forty yards each. These tar
paulins would be sufficient to cover every
floor of the Guaranty building should the
occasion ever arise, and there would be
some left over at that. OF course they
are useful only on floors below the fire.
II a fire originates in the basement Of a
building, the tarpaulins are Of no use,
unless, perhaps the flames climb an ele-
vator shaft and make their appearance
on the roof In the former case and
whenever they have no work of their own
to do, tie salvage corps boys assist the
city hremen In putting out fires, but they
are IN no sense city employees and are not
under the direction Of the fire chief.
At present there is but one salvage sta
ton in Minneapolis, and as a consequence
Ats district Is large. There are "a alarm
boxes in the city which will bring the
salvage corps upon the scene at the first
alarm; and they are situated within the
territory bounded by Seventeenth street,
Plymouth avenue. Fifth street on the east
and Thirteenth avenue S. This district
is more than twice as large as that COW
cred by any engine company in town.
Moreover, a telephone message will take
the corps outside of these limits if their
presence is considered necessary. Last
year they responded to no fewer than
twenty six outside alarms out Of a total
of $40.
The corps owns four wagons fully
equipped, in addition to buggy for the
superintendent. 1t has eight horses, and
these animals each have their turn on
duty, each team being given "day off,
IN Its turn. The corps is under the
charge OF Superintendent J. T. Ruane,
who has been with it since It's organiza-
tion, seven years ago; and who has six
teen men under him. .s
A Quiet Inspector.
There Is still another employee, al
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

. Do not despair OF curing your sick
headache when you can so easily obtain
Carriers Little LAYER Pills. They will eff
feet q prompt and permanent cure. Their
action Is mild and natural.
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boiler out of order, or wires strung in
dangerous positions he at once sends the
owner word to remedy the difficulty
Later he makes a second inspection and il
the matter reported has not been at
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leaped into their places leaving their
half finished meal behind them The
harness was snapped on: the great doors
rolled open; the men. sliding down poles
from the floor above. Jumped on the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

though his identity is kept a secret. 1t
is the business of this man to inspect
buildings in the business district and to
report irregularities. II he finds a Gel
lar Uttered with rubbish, If he discovers
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Get your shoes polished at 'Shineorium''
for men and women. Andrus Bldg.-1ust In
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-12

each horses head, and the animals
promptly buried their noses in the grain.
Before they had got fairly started, how
ever, q genuine alarm sounded, and with
out the slightest hesitation the animals
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4 Ia /
Z u /

R-B|OW do those salvage corps fell
d lows earn their money and who
W pays them?' That is a ques-
81 ton frequently asked by
&nAI people who have seen the SAL
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
The Jubilee Singers.

The people of Extra we're given
one of the best and cleanest enter
tainments ever offered to the public
last Friday night. The Jubilee
singers opened the Business Mems
Lecture Course to crowded house
and every person went home salts
fed he had had his moneys worth.
The five, two ladies and three men,
had voices that blended together
and produced wonderfully sweet
and 1nelodious harmony. Their
solos we're not so taking but
altogether it was all right. The
pianist proved himself to be a skill
ed performer and man who was
used to giving good music. The
male quartet however was the
drawing card and we're called back
time and again.
twas good start but every one
of the remaining six give promise
of being as good as this. No one
can afford to miss single one.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Another alarm of fire was given
last Tuesday afternoon and the hose
company made another quick run
but as before happily their services
were not required. The blaze start
ed in the Alfred Green dwelling and
happened in this wise. Mrs. Green
was blacking hot stove with a
polish which is rendered semi-fluid
by the liberal addition of gasoline,
and while applying the dangerous
combination. gas accumulated took
fire and for short time it looked
to those who rushed to the scene
and rendered prompt assistance
that the lady was in danger of being
burnt to death, but she escaped
with nothing more serious than
a blistered hand. The flames were
soon extinguished without serious
damage to the building and con.
tents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
Notice..

On account of declining health
1 have decided to close out my
mercantile business in the town of
Extra; and have therefore conveyed
my entire stock of merchandise,
consisting of hardware, tinware,
cutlery, farm machinery, nipple
ments and tools; furniture, wagons
and buggies ETC., etc, to my daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eva A. Voorhees,, who
will continue the business at my
old place.
This change of business requires
settlement OF my books. All my
former customers who are indebted
to me are requested to settle as
early as convenient.
STEPHEN GANo.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
What Theodore Roosevelt SAYS.

An article on THE. Presidency" by
Theodore Roosevelt, to be published in the
November 9Th issue of the YOUTHS Com
PANION, will be of great public interest
When the article was written Mr.. Roose
Welt had not even been nominated for the
Vice Presidency.
Nothing was then further from his
thought than that he would soon exercise
the great powers which are entrustedto the
President of the United States.
In view of the circumstances the article
possesses an importance more than ordi
nary, and it will be eagerly looked for
The number of THE YOUTHS COMPANION
containing it, and all the subsequent is
sues Of 1902, will be sent free to new Sub
of $1.75 is received for the 1903 volume. Tht
new subscriber will also receive THE Con-
PANION Calendar for 1903, Autographed il
twelve colors and gold. For illustrated
Announcement of the new volume ant
sample copies of THE COMPANION will b,
sent to any address free.
THE YOUTHS'S COMPANION,
LA Berkeley Street, BOSTON, MASS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Judge w. X. Green was down last
Saturday shaking hands with his
friends and seeing if his political
fences needed patching. In the dead
lull of politics this fall it is almost
forgotten that District Judges are
to be elected. Judge Green has a
spotless record as "a judge, being
impartial and fair and with very
few reverses by the Supreme Court
which shows that his judgement is
good and knowledge of law
thorough. He is DESTROYS of re-
ceiving a big majority from his
home county and doubtless will.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

The republican caucus recently
held in this city resulted in the
following nominations being made
for township officers.
Township trustee, II. H. Dinick
Justice of the Peace, J. B. Conn
rardy.
Justice of the Peace. D. w. Powers
Constable, George Freeman.
Theo. Patty.
Assessor, Ralph D. Hawks.
Clerk, Claud N. Andrews.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
Notice to HuntersI

Any one caught trespassing or
shooting on our farms will be given
the full penalty of the law.
G. M. DODGE,
OTTO MICHALsEN,
C. PETERSEN,
NELs PETERSEN,
MARTIN MARTISEN.
4wk JOHN HUNTER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

The thanks of the undersigned
are hereby returned to the Hose
company for the p1omptness with
which they responded to the fire
call when my premises was in dan.
ger of being destroyed by fire, and
to the neighbors and others who
assisted in extinguishing the blaze
before it got beyond control
A. GREEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Mrs. John Crane and her three
grand-childre Lima, Lola and
Lea Brinkerhof returned last Tues
day from their summer visit at
Deming, Arkansas and went at once
to housekeeping at her home on
Depot street,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

The democrats of Extra township
have made the following nomina.
tions for township offices:
Township trustee, Sam McGaffin.
Justice of the Peace, J. P. Lair.
VIM. Onken.
Constable, N. ]. Marietta.
G.. G.. Dimick.
Assessor, Oscar Hunt.
Clerk, Otto Witthauer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
Notice This.

1 have just received my fall sup
ply of ready made garments from
the we'll known house of Chas. j.
Stevens & Bro, Chicago. and am
able to show you new styles, SAM
Piles and prices heretofore not ex-
celled in this city. Call at my par
Tors, first door south of the picture
gallery.
Miss AMBER KELSEY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Sam Minser former resident of
Audubon township but now of Fort
Laramie, Wyoming arrived here
yesterday on visit at the home of
his father-in-law John Bruner aud
wife of this city. Mrs. Minser has
been visiting her mother and her
daughters for few weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Mr.. George Vreidicher and wife
accompanied by their son-in-l law
John Bowes were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Nepper at their
pleasant home one and one-half
miles west of town arriving the last
of the week and departing for their
homes at Carroll last Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
For Sale.

Some good heavy draft Full
Blood Chester White Bears. About
20 LETT. Inquire at my place three
and one.half miles northwest of
Anita, or address ROLAND PRATT,
lO-2 4w Anita, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

John N. Mertes went to Sioux
City last week on business connect
ed with the settlement of the estate
of his father-in-law, Patrick Forbes,
deceased.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

A. w. Harvey, clerk in the Stuart
bank and general horse fancier has
again placed himself on record as
a good judge of horse flesh by pur-
chasing that fine iron gray team
formerly owned by DIR. N. P. Laur.
itzen of the Heights.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Dentist J. II. Bishop and wife
went to Atlantic last Sunday and
were the guests of her brother, Will
Eckels and wife. Mr.. Bishop did
some dental work while there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Mrs. G. A. Marlin departed Tues
day for Butler, Mo-, where Cal now
lives. She expects to go on down
to Bentonville, Ark, to visit. his
parents, j. w. Martins, who have
recently sold their farm and are
now looking for a new one.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23

Frank Fee, contractor on the
Catholic church, was in town yes
terday and was looking over the
work so far accomplished on the
building by his workn1en and ex-
pressed himself as being satisfied
with their work
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
Notice..

There will be meeting held at
the Schwenneker school house on
Saturday, Nov. /, at 10 o'clock to
appoint new officers of the cemetery
association. Let all those interest
ed attend.
ALFRED PRoHAsKA,
Sec'y.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-23
town on a main Travelled road. Fine
location. Price $65 per acre.

house, 1926, Eli 1920 with cellar, barn
cribs ie1ls and iS13 cattle isxs hog
other outbuildings, two orchards. and
grove. Fenced in 8 fields, mostly all hog
tight. Close to school, miles to town:
Abundance of water, wells and two good
springs. Land lays rolling. Price $65
per acre.
No. 1877. 315 acres; two sets of buildings,
one and one-half story sdlwelling, Ax4s,
corn cribs, hog house 1882, cattle barn,
hen house, hay barn, windmill and
ABUNDANCE of running, water. Land
lays rolling. Seven miles to town.
Price $50 per acre.
ing with cellar, 1924, stable l4x36, wagon
shed 16x40, hog house 6x12, hen house
sxl2, corn crib, ,granary, orchard and
in four. fields with acres hog tight, rs
acres in pasture, 20 ,, acres meadow.
balance under pillow; Within one mile Of
rolling. Price $40 per acre.
14x26, Ell 14x14. addition 14x2O, cellar, barn
s6x4s' Is # pests granary in barn, o double
house Mx40, hen house 14sl6, stable 1890,
hay barn 24x6o, work shed. wood shed
and other outbuildinlg;s Orchard and
water. Fenced into fields, IS acres hog
tight, 1870 acres pasture and meadow,
s5 acres in timber and brush, balance is
to two towns. 100 acres level and balance
rolling. Price $65 per acre.
No. 1884, ISL acres; two story house, good
sized barn, granary, corn crib and other
and spring. Good orchard and large
grove. 20 acres hog tight, eighty acres
lays very good. 80 acres slightly rolling
Six miles Of town. Price $50 per acre.
No. 2o2 400 acres; two sets of improve
; ments. 5000 invested last year in new
improvements in the way of houses,
sheds hay hog
fenced, well watered by windmills and
running water: In good state Of cultiva-
time if satisfactory arrangements can
be made as to value of crops. Land lays
quite smooth with some moderately
rolling. This farm joins No. 1877. making
us acres in body. Price $50 per acre.
No. 8. 50 acres; one and one-half story
cattle barn 14x4S, granary 16xl6, hog house
14xl4, buggy shed l2x16, shed 1916, cattle
shed 1882, stable for, eight head of
Fenced in five fields. Five acres hog
Slightly folng an One e to schaYy
Two and one-half miles to two towns.
Price SIS per acre.
No. 81. $50 acres; two story house, 3Ox3O.
Ell l4x2o, summer kitchen 12xlS, cellar,
double corn crib 24x4s, cattle barn 36x36
with hog shed underneath, two hen
houses 12xle each, hay barn 24xso, smoke
grove. Watered by wells and running
water, windmill pumps water into tanks
Ct house and lots E 1oe in six fields
30 acres meadow, balance under the
pillow. Forty acres of brush and timber