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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-11-07

character. Their great skill in man
aging their canoes and obtaining
their food is their strongest point.
The aborigines of Terra del Fuego
proper are known as the Ona lndi-
ans and consist of wandering groups
They are considered to rank hrst
among the three tribes who were
formerly proprietors of the Magei-
lanes. Harburton is a little station
of a curving peninsula extending into
the Beagle channel. Stoek-raising IS
the principal industry and means OF
income to all farmers in this vlclni-
ty. This is friendly meeting-place
for the Ona tribes and neighboring
sheep are safe from their depreda-
tions while hereditary tribal enemies
of many generations unite in games
These Indians refuse alcohol IN any
form, although its use degrades all
the surrounding tribes, both In rata
gonia and on the islands. As one OF
the chief articles of diet of the Ona
is the guanaco, or sheep, endurance
and bodily strength with certain
rude honor are his standard excel
lences. His height and general phys
ical development are remarkaDle.
Fighting and hunting are his cher
occupations, when engaged In whlcn
he casts aside his one garment, a
guanaco mantle. This is his only
protection from heat, rain and snow
while he tramps over his rugged Is
lands during all seasons. KNIVES
have come to his hand but recently
and he is awkward in their use, but
his bow and arrows are his own Pc
culiar weapons and with these he IL
expert. A bit of sleeps hioe IL
bound across his forehead as a sort
of disguise while he is pursuing MS
prey. His development is far beyond
that of the white man, while the
Yahgans with their fish diet and life
spent canoeing have imperfect ex
tremities.
With the incoming of gold-seekers
and the class that always follow IN
their wake, the chances of subsist'
ence for the Onas has grown less
and they now number but about 700
Between the Onas and Yahgans are
the Alacaluf Indians. Little is known
of them beyond the fact that, like
their neighbors, they are gradually
diving out. Their country extends
from Smyth's channel on the Chilian
coast to Brecknock pass, and presents
network of passages and inlets OF
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On sic a night.

The charms and..spells of the night
are many and vari, d-as varied a.
the inventive brain of the world ..csl
make them. Some of the more
ancient are:
A couple go out, hand in hand,
with eyes closed, and pull each a
stock of kali, and its size and shape ls
prophetic of the husband or wife. --n.
A girl walks backward INTO d room
a lighted candle in her hand. Arriv-
ing in front of mirror she quietly
turns her head, and IN the glass Will
see the face OF her future husband-lt
the spell works all right.
Stealing out unobserved and sowing
a handful of hemp seed, on looking
back one will see the future husband
Tor wife, in the act of pulling hemp
Peeling an apple and taking care
to preserve the peellng on one piece
which is whirled around the head
three times and then let fall upon the
floor, where 1t will assume the name
of the future husband or wife-at
least, if the one trying the spell is
ingenious i n tracing out the letters.
Let lady light a ca ndle for each
Of her lovers, and the one that burns
longest will be "her own true love. =
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-11-07
In TERRA DEL FUEGO
Strange Things May Be Seen In
That Unknown Region.
Tribes of Aborigines, Once Powerful
Now on the Verge of Extinction
"A Coast of Rugged Rocks
and Woods.
Ispecial Correspondenee.1

WYNN the gradual diminution
wv and disappearance of the diff
ferent tribes of Indians inter
est in their habits and customs is
developing TO a greater degree than
ever in the past. So many nations
have become extinct, leaving few
traces, that scientists are compelled
to do a great deal of guess work to
enable them to piece together an
Unsatisfactory life history of the
vanished peoples.
Recently attention has been called
to the fact that the natives of Pata-
gonia and the neighboring islands
are rapidly dying out, and several
small exploring expeditions have
coasted through the waterways OF
that region with the double purpose
of forming a better acquaintance
with them and ascertaining what
steps may be taken to prevent their
becoming extinct. To the noted Eng
lish traveller, w. S. Barclay, and 9th
ers, the world is greatly indebted for
facts recently discovered relating to
humanity in this chilly, tempestuous
portion of our hemisphere.
The Yahgans are, perhaps, as in
teresting as any, Their language is
soft and rather musical, while their
slight association with white men
has shown them to be gentle and
kindly disposed, but, including men,
women and children, they now num-
Der but about 200, while, before they
came in contact with civilization,
they aggregated several thousand.
Their time is fully employed in pro-
curing food from the rather barren
region which they inhabit. They use
some scanty clothing obtained from
white PEOPLE, but in the past went
about naked. Their diet consists al
most entirely of mollusks and differ
ent varieties of fish.
Mussels are found along the shores
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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
burial place for the dead. vast
quantities of kelp and other seaweed
stretch, miles upon miles, at III
tie distance from the beach, afford
ing a passageway through compare
lively still water for the imperfectly
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 hard one in
climate where in one day may be
experienced both an almost tropical
heat and arctic cold.
Their dreary and forbidding region
extends along the shores of the is
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lands east of the Brecknock pass,
stretching along to Cape Horn. The
most southerly permanent settle
ment in the world is the mission
established for them at Tekinike. a
peninsula on Hoste island. A small,
spired church stands on hill of
soggy peat. A rough pier runs into
the water. The huts afford an in
secure shelter from the blasts and
are inhabited, without regard to sex
or kind, by humanity and dogs.
AS one stands on the shaking peat
In the raw, chill and bitter wind.
with angry waters visible from one
point of view and barren, rocky
mountains from another, with the
strong-scent from the mussel beds
Sling his nostrils, extinction, as a
race, does not seem so appalling. In
every way the Yahgans show weak
ness. They are addicted to alcohol
and seem to lack moral stamina.
Their FAULTS are mostly of negative
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HALLOWEEN NIGHT.
Some Of The Franks Played by Cupid
And Hrs Assistants.


Friday night was Halloween. the time
when witches. fairies good and bad.
ghosts. hobgoblins ana other ike
spirits of the other world. are sup
posed 10 break loose from their jailers,
and. headed by the God Of Love, sally
forth 10 earn to amuse and torment
the love-sick maid and spoony lover,
serving them all sorts of ways-good
bad and indifferent.
In all parts of the civilized world.
the usual Halloween service stock
place. In Ireland and Scotland.
more than any other country, on
earth, is the occasion looked for
waru to by the young girl with i'm
patience, for on that night she is sup
posed to LEARN her fate. II the
fairies are kind to her. but as the
little elves are always bent on
mischief, the aforesaid female is gen.
eraIly no wiser than she was at the
outset.
While many OF the old country
ceremonies require great tests of
courage on the part of the girls. such
as going out alone at midnight and
pulling three stalks of oats, the real
fun on the occasion is described by
Robert Burns in his poem. HALO
ween:'
.The auld guidwife's weel-hoarded
nits
Are round an round divided,
An monte lads an lasses' fates
Are there that night decided;
Some kinde. couthie, side by side,
An burn thegither trinity:
Some start and wi saucy pride,
An Jump out ouve t he chimlie,
Flu high that night
In this charm the nuts are given
the name of lass and lad who are
particularly "soft" on each other.
who lay them on the fire. and as
they burn quietly side by side or start
away from each other, so will their
future courtship run. With a room
full of boys and girls indulging in
this pasttime on a cold night, the
laughter, as the nuts burn and crack
and jump about, is such only as happy
youth can indulge in, and then,
when the merriment is at its height.
should some rapscalIion sneak out
unobserved and emit loud groan un-
der the window, followed by another
and another. in an instant the happy
laugh is gone and the blanched faces OF
the timid ones recall them back to
earth and the knowledge that 1t Is
Halloween, and that
"--Monie ane has gotten fright
AN lived an died deleeret,
As-- On sic night,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-11-07
ALL DAY SHOOT OF GUN CLUB
At South Side Park.-List Of Prize
Winners.

The all day shoot given by the Co
lumbia Gun Club at South Side fark
Thursday Of last week was a decided
..uccess. The day was an excellent
one. and the sport was tne- The
shoot was under the management oI
Matthews Gordon. to whom credit is
due in large measure for the aHalr
being such a splendid success. Quite
"a large crowd from Columbia and the
.county were in attendance. The visit
.ers from a distance participating In
the contest were: j. Rhea Sumpter,
Irby Scruggs. Ezell Flournoy, Pulaski
j. ii. Sedberry, Thompson Station;
81. T. Allison. Linton; MIR. Bertis.
Evansville, Ind; II. c. Moore,
Franklin; Ernest Kittrell. Buck In
gram. JACK Granbery and Webb Rid
lev. Mt. Pleasant; Will Mann. Nash
willie; Mr.. Nelson, Memphis; Louis
williams. with Latin q Rand
Powder Co.
The following is list of the prize
winners: High Gun. j. w. Shelton,
Columbia. 70 out Of 80; Allison
second, SO out OF 40.
Event one, w. p. Moore first money,
SO out of 100; Nelson, End 30 out OF 40
event two, first money CRANBERRY, vi
out of 100; Burtls second, w out ol
400; event three. first money j. w:
shelton, 10 out of 20; Harlan second,
IS out of 30; event four, first money,
w. p. Moore 90 out of 20; Allison
second, IS out of 20; event five, first
prize Allison. IA out of 10; Scruggs
second, IL out Of 10; event six. hrst
money. j. W. Shelton, 20 out OF 20;
Sumpter. second. IL out of 20; event
seven. first money, J. Fl. Sedberry,
:23 out of 25; Will Moore second %
out of 25; event eight, first money,
Nelson 10 out of 10; Allison second,
ID out of 10; event nine. first money
w. P. Moore, 10 out of 10; Jake Har
Ian second, IA out of 10; event ten.
first money, j. w. Shelton "a out OF
.25: Allison second, % out of %.
Buck ingram of Mt. Pleasant.
made a score of 10l out of ITO. and
won three first moneys in some special
events; J. Wallace Wilkes IS out OF
rs and second money in three events.
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DIDN'T BELIEVE IN BANKS.
wealthy FIathead Indian, Who
Kept His Money In an OUT
house, Robbed of $22,Ooo.

Butte. Mont, Nov. A special to
the Miner, from Missoula, says that
one of the most sensational robperles
that has ever occurred in the history
of western Montana was enacted at
Plains, Sunday, the news OF which has
just reached that place. A wealthy
Flathead Indian named Matchell was
robbed, Saturday night, of $4,000 In
cash, the money consisting of 800
bills and $40 gold pieces. Matchell
was a visitor in Plains, Saturday
night, and during his absence, at
about ten o'clock at night, man
dressed as squaw visited his home
on Camas Prairie and engaged in con-
versation with Matchelfs squaw. Mrs.
Matchell noticed that the Indian was
not a squaw, but a white man, and
as he could talk good Flathead she
did not suspect anything wrong at
first, but finally saw two men running
from an outbuilding carrying some
thing with them. Then it was that
her suspicious were aroused, as the
wealth had been stored In that build.
ing. The robbers jumped On their
horses, which were near by, and the
one that had been talking to her
Joined them, and the three hurried
away. AS soon as she reached Plains
with the news several Indians and
white men Of that place accompanied
Matchell home and ascertained that
the story was true. A score of young
Indians started out to locate the rob-
bers, but no cley has been discovered
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which but limited number appear or
the charts. Here the hills are heavily
wooded and snow falls to great depth
Vessels approaching Terra del Fuege
and the neighboring islands from the
North Atlantic frequently stop first
at the excellent harbor of Port Stan
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 700 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
ernor and general air of prosperity
From this point to the entrance OF
the straits of Magellan is but 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 threefourths OF
the year, are sufficiently fOrbidding tc
deter any one who has not stanch
craft under him from epcountering
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.
A monthly service of rational trans
ports has been started by the Argen-
tine government in order to ncourage
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-
fusion. Brecknock pass presents q
most desolate appearance. In order
to reach safe water 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 Arge ntina. 0f all dreary
places. the desolation and cold here
seem most terrible.
EDWARD JULlAN.
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Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists.
4Oo-4l5 Pearl Street, New York.
BOO. and $l.OO; all druggists. =
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Distressing Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of '.South American Nervine
Tonic," Invalids need suffer 10 longer
because this great remedy can cure them
all, 1t is cure for the whole world OF
stomach ueakness and indigestion.
The cure begins with the first dose. The
relief it brings is marvellous and sur
prising. Itmakes no failure never dis
appoints. No matter how long you have
suffered, your cure Is certain under the
use of this great health-giving force.
Pleasant and always safe. Sold bv. A
Il. Rains, druggist. teb7ly .
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-11-07
Foot Ball Saturday.

= Peoples q Morgan foot ball team
from Fayetteville and Battle Ground
Academy team from franklin, will
ulay mere Saturday, at South Side
park. Both teams are closely matched,
and should play an extra good game.
More interest is being taken in foot
hall here this year than ever before.
The people are learning the game, and
with their continued encouragement,
more and better games Will be con-
stantly played here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-11-07

Jackson, Mich, Nov. 4.-John Nc.
Curdy, of this city, rs years Of age,
If he lives till next March, will have
been an engineer on the Michigan
Central railroad SIS years, during
which time the company has never
lost a cent through any fault of his,
and no passenger has even been killed
or injured on'a train hauled by his
engine. His record is absolutely clean.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-11-07
A Tonic Laxative.

Cathartics are NOT tonic-laxatives. Pills
and salts and castor-oil are cathartics They
leave the system in an exhausted and de-
pressed condition. Many cathartics contain
drugs that produce hemorrhoids and other
unfavorable complications.
Celery King is tonic-laxative. Itrestores
the intestinal tract and digestive organs to
their normal condition. 1t cures constipation
ard the Ills resulting from inactive bowels.
Price, either herb or tablet form. 25c.
For sale by j. A. Titcomb.
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UNcALLED FOR LETTERS.


The following list Of letters remain
in the office for the week ending Oct.
30, 1902
Gentlemen.
Faulkner, John Jones, j. Y. L.
Frierson, j. G. Norman, Bennie
Howard. j. ID. Trim, Andrew
Jones, c.. p. Turner, Tom
Whitehurst, Jas.
Ladies'.
Bats, Eta Maccobs, Jennie
Booker. Hannah Perkins, Louisa
Braden, Malissie Stephens, janice
Fraser. Rachel Stovall, Annie
Irving, Lizzie Tindall, Mrs. q. n.
Jones, Frances, Thomas, Lucy
Kitchen. Eunice Williams, Annie
McConico, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. f.
Package.
Fosome. Clara Rowell, Susie
Mitchell, s West, Della
Parties calling for the above lei ters
will please say advertised. Advertised
letters due one cent.
A. M. Hughes,
Postmaster.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-11-21
Z. : REFERENDUM.

In the eyes of many people of the
State of Nevada -ne initiative and re-
ferendum system of legislation, by
which the people may demand the
enactment of any desirec legislation,
or annul any undesirable laws. is
the greatest reform principle of the
age. The initiative and referendum
is declared for in the Democratic
State platform, and the principle is
rapidly becoming an issue in all States
It is in accord with the fundamental
principle Of the Democratic party
the right of the people to rule and
is essentially a part of The true De-
mocracy.-Report.
The Referendum clause is IL the
joint platform of the Democratic AMI
Silver parties, therefore all Fusion
legislators are committed to it pro-
vided the measure can be coustitu-
tionally adopted. We notice that in
some States 1t has been declared con-
stitutiOnal and in others the reverse
This is doubtless owing to a differ
ence in the Several State constitu-
tons. Whether or not a referendum
Act would clash with Nevada's funda-
mental law, we are not lawyer emo
ugh to decide. But that is question
which should be settled as definitely
as possible before any time is wasted
over a measure Of doubtful constitu-
tionality. We would suggest there
fore that Mr.. Sweeney, our Attorney
General elect, before the couvening of
the Legislature, make thorough
examination Of the subject so that he
will be prepared to give his opinion,
before any steps are taken to carry
out the referendum clause in the
State platform. It will doubtless be
the most important measure that will
come before the Legislature and more
time will be occupied in it's discussion
than any other. It will therefore be
well for the members to know whe'
Their it will hold water in the courts
before pushing it to passage. The
main question appears to be whether
bill can become a law in any other
manner than that provided in the
letter of our State Constitution, and
whether the submission of an act
to the people for ratification is not
power that's unauthorized by mat
instrument. If the weight of lega
opinion is against the constitutional
ity of the measure all that the ensu
ing Legislature can do is to take tn
first step toward the submission t.
the voters of Constitutional Amen,
ment removing the obstruction, t.
referendum. It is not difficult t.
foresee the disastrous consequences
in trouble and expense, and the com
plicatfons that would result from tn
adoption of such a measure, whicl
exploited. be wiped out by an adve1
sc decision of the Supreme Court g
the State. While the Journal has a
ways been. and is an ardent advocat
Of the referendum. it would for tn
reasons above given, admonish tn
legislative. members to heed the al
vice Of Davy Crockett-"be sur
you're right. then go ahead. "-Jou
nal
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