The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25

where they find grass in abundance
the year around Parts of this sec
ton, especially on the mountain
sides, are heavily timbered, and
several large modern sawmills are
now in operation there. Much of |
the products of these mills are used |
in the ports to the north and in the
mines, but large quantities are also
shipped to Europe.
+ In this section, as is also the case
in the others, the heavy manual la
Dor is performed exclusively by the
lower, or working classes Ind
ians and half breeds and by for
eigners. People of the upper class
disdain to labor with their hands
and in fact are so proud that they
would not be seen carrying bundle
of even modest dimensions. All
such work is performed by servants.
and it is by no means an uncommon
sight to see one or two of these
trudging along behind their master
and carrying his coat, evening paper,
etc. In this connection | once
heard a sailor remark that further
up the coast In Ecuador the proud
Hi Dagoes,' as he styled them, al
ways take along servant, when out
walking, to carry their clothes in
case the day became to warm.
Jack may have exaggerated things
little, but judging from the number
of naked people | saw in Guyaquil
| am of the opinion that he did not
stray far from the truth after ALL
| Chill, however, is situated in a
cooler climate and clothes are a
prime necessity. The days are
sometimes very warm, but the nights
are cool and refreshing. The clim-
ate is exceedingly healthful, SO much
SO in fact, that large numbers of
consumptives from Europe and
America visit these shores annually,
and after sojourn of year or two
generally go away cured and in bet
ter health than they ever were be-
| fore.
The Chilanoes, as a whole, are
hospltable, courteous and friendly.
They are very enterprising, and like
the Americans, do not hesitate to
sink large sums of money in likely
speculations. They are pleasure
loving, and will get as much real en-
joyment out of a dog fight as any
, of our Missouri brethern. The ir
chief sport, however, is still the
time honored bull fight, and one who
has witnessed a really exciting af-
fray Of this kind. and has not too
much horror of bloodshed, is able
to fully appreciate their point of
view. They are. as general rule,
well educated, and every city and
village has its parochial schools.
,, The people enjoy a republican
, form of government founded on lines
similar to our own, but which is, for
the most part more tolerant. The
peoples pleasures, no matter of what
description, are never interfered
!. with, and prohibition and the host
t of other reforms which are being
t thrust upon our own country, are
unknown there.
i Immigrants to the shores of Chill
3 are welcomed with open arms, and
!. every effort is made to induce them
to make the land their home.
: There is much more work than
there are people to do it, and con-
l sequently wages are high. Skilled
: craftsmen of all kinds are in great
! demand and | was informed that
: mechanics in the railroad and ma
chine shops were payed as high as
!. 7 to 10 dollars per day. and that
: proportionate wages was payed for
: skilled work along all other lines.
II, Taking everything into consider
alton, Chill is a good country to
live in. 1t is growing fast and Of
: fers unlimited opportunities to am
) bilious and energetic young men.
The Spanish language is spoken
| there, but it is easily learned, and
) consequently is no serious handicap
: to man desiring to make that coun-
E try his home, and know of no bet
ter place to recommend to the man
: who wishes to start life anew than
1.-The Republic of Chill.