Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1893 — In Magella[?] Straits. [ARTICLE]

In Magella[?] Straits.

It is a lucky thing for the natives of Southern Patagonia that the navigation of the Strait of Magellan is dangerous. Vessels often anchor in the strait for the night on this account, and this gives the crookedlegged natives a chance to come out in their canoes and trade with the ship’s company. The chief articles offered by the native* are.furs of various kinds, especially of the sea otter. These they sell for a trifle, or more often barter for a few things they need. The best otter skins are worth as much as S6OO to S7OO when brought to civilized markets, but Patagonians offer only poor skins.