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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
LYONS Katharion.

This delightful article for preserving and identifying
the human hair is again up by the original proprietor
and is made with the skill and attention.
which first created its immense and unprecedented
of over million bottles annually 1t is still sold at
70 cents ia large bottles. Two million bottles easily
be sold in ayear when it is again known that the Ka-
tharion not only the most delightful hair dressing in
the world but that ceanses the scalp of scurf and
dandruf gives the hair lively, rich uxuriant growth
and prevents it from turning gray These are consider
atoms worth knowing The Kathsrion has been tested
for over twelve years AMI is warranted described
Any lady who values beautiful head ofhar will the
Kaharion. II is finely perfuned cheap and valuable.
1t is old by ali respectable dealers throughout the world
d. 5. BARNES q CO., New York
ianlI-dAwltawfm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
A GRATUITY To
Wool-Growers and Stock Raisers,

Who should understand af fis fine. the great sdvsn
Ases Ne Sr.ui,ony enjoyed ~ them Northern MI
sour.
Any qrsuhy 81 superior hay be ehesriy AMI read
ly procured without trespasng upon the rights Of any.
cor the grass hot cut from the prAires and gathered
Il destroyed by FIRE. But li;ile hsy : needed
the winters mild and short and the ssoe grass q
the country furnishes excellent grazing In mid in
How long this oppo Cor grstutoas and sups
pAstursge and fodder viii continue n Is impossible
TELL doubtless the rapid march VI freedom wi cut short
by inducing immense emigration. but the Railroad
Company nonresident Spectators al the land,
excsp; small proportion occupied By very sparse pop
ulstion the strong probability that Wool AMI
large Stock Raisers enjoy the present facilities long
enough with proper enterprise. aoeamnlas independ
fortunes before the present lands purchas
sl and settled 20 crcurseribe ample ranges for
their stock Thus poor and virtually own
larger and productive farms IN Missouri than rich
men do or ever can In the Eastern States
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
New Route to Chicago via kOkomO.
81 MILES SHORTER THAN AIRY OTHER ROUTE

ON AND AFTER MONDAY. April. 20, 1883, trains
~ trains will be run asfollows:
A Chicago Express Train will leave indianapolis at
80 r. NJ, and arrive at Kokomo al 800 W. in time
make close connection with train the Cincinnati and
Chicago Air Line Railroad for Logansport Valparaiso
and Chicago.
Returning, the train will leave Kokomo at S.25
A. NJ the rival Of the night train from Chicago
irving at indianapolis at 500 A. NJ.
A Mail Train will leave Indianapolis At ass p. NJ,
stopping at all stations and arriving at Peru in time TO
make connections With the trains the Toledo and Wa
bss Railway for Wabash, Huntington Fort Wayne, To-
lcdo and Detroit.
Returning, the same train will leave Peru at TBS
A. NJ after the arrival of the train the I. w. r.
from the East, and arrive al indianapolis AZ 1000 A.
in time make connections for all points East South
and West.
Chicago Expresstran will leave indianapolis at s20
NJ making close connections at Kokomo with train Tor
Logansport, Valparaiso srd Chicago. and arrive Al
Peru at 307 A M in time make connection with trains
geing East and West on the Toleso and Wabash Rail
way -sss.f... 49,
Returning the train viii leave Peru At 1875 p NJ
making close connection at kokOino with the trains
the Cincinnati aDd Chicago Air Line r. r. from Chicago
Valparaiso and Logan port and arrive at Indianapolis al
427 L. M in time with the evening trains fol
Cincinnati. Louisville and other points.
DAVID MACY, General Agent and superintendent.
VI MALorT General Ticket Agent felix's. 's7-dly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

SWORD ExERcrsE-Mr. James 4. Ross, a
most accomplished swordsman. who has had
over twelve years experience in the army, pro
poses 70 give lessons TO a few pupils in the sword
exercise Nj. Ross Is perfectly at home with the
weapon. welds It with the hand Of master. and
has had experience IN drilling. and teaching itS
use He viii give private lessons If preferred
Mr.. Ross can be found a, Union Hall where he
will be happy % see gentlemen who may desire
10 take lessons from him
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

SIKH pAr OF rHE ExsxfssrreS % the PuB
TIC Schools The examination in the Second
Ward was continued yesterday. Monday. with
the Primary Department under Miss Barr, and
the Secondary sndsr Mss Elder. Tie pupils Of
both the Departments we're assembled IN the same
room. vet the examinations were conducted
separately, but all joined in the Miscellaneous ex-
ercises. There were present, from both Depart
ments, one hundred and t~entv-two pupils. with
their little faces perfectly radiant With life and
happiness The exercises in the Primary Dc
partment consisted in reading, spelling questions
in oral Geography and arithmetic. interpreted
With declsmations and singing. These little
ones did remarkably we'll Their reading and
spelling we're certainly fine. perfectly natural
aud easy. They spelled many word. phonetically
or by sounds, and seemed thoroughly acquainted
With the fundamental principles Of this very i'm
portant branch of learning.
The exercises in the Secondary Department
commenced with class in reading. Tins class
had been veil drilled and read clearly and dis
tinctly The same class was examined in spell
ing. and did finely The next recitation was in
primary geography. They had nearly compl eted
the text book. and the ease and correctness with
which they answered all questions propounded to
them, showed they had the righ, training. twas
one of the best recitatiOns IN geography il has
ever been our good fortune to listen To. class
was next examined IN oral arithmetic. They
went through with some rapid addition exer-
cises, displaying a quickness and proficiency
rarely equalled by pupils of young age
The exercises were attended by great num-
Der Of visitors, among -hom were Rev Mr. Tin
dali. DR.. Ballard, and Directors Calley and Ken
drick
The singing exercises by the pupils consisted of
a variety of sacred, patriotic. and other pieces
which rendered sufficiently apparent the
soSi taste shown by their teschers in
making their selections. The " Star Spangled
Bauner" SUM- by eight little girls with the whole
school joining in the chorus. WAS well sung. and
rendered in fine taste The Red, White and
Blue" WITS sung by six little girls ia style indi
eating some degree of musical precocity. The
rendering of these pieces was very interesting
part of the exercises.
DR. Kendrick did little good talking to the
pupils. He nude the gratifying statement to
teachers aud scholars that their proficiency dur
ing the wear had been entirely satisfactory
Rev Mr.. Tindsll followed with some pleasing
remarks He spoke highly complimentary words
10 both teachers and scholars
Eight pupils were promoted from the primary
to the secondary department, and sixteen from
the secondary to the intermediate department.
a beautiful song closed the exercises
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

SoIpIsRs' CLAIMS u r jackson. having been
authorized nv the Government. i giving special
attention to- the collection Of bountieS. back paw
and pensions for discharged or deceased soldiers
Anv information desired will be promptly given.
Office with Hendricks & Hcrd -Etna Building
two doors south of the postofice. % 90
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

Those who heretofore have been in the
habit Of sending East tor something in the hat or
cap line. trouble aud expense hv vistins :
Baker 4 McIver's establishment We assure
you. they keep everything which the Eastern
markets can offer in the way of hats and caps
apis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

DIsTURBISG RELIGIOUS AssENBLAGg.-On
SUNDAY a large number of persons were baptiSed
in White River and large crowd was attracted
to the place Three Young men in a skiff rowed
around where the services were being performed,
50 as TO disturb the assemblage. They were ar
rested 10y officers Hedges aud Oyer. and were
Yesterday fined Sc each for their spree.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

FAScHoN-ln spite of cloudy sky. threaten
ing a dash of rain each moment. large and fash
ionable audience greeted Miss Mitchell, last night
at the Metropolitan. The play was Fanchon,
and it given with grace an spirit that no
other actress ever did give it. The large audi
ence was held spell bound from the opening until
the close Of the piece Those who want to see
the varied beauties of Finchon, must witness it
with Miss Mitchell as the Cricket. 1t will be re-
peated to night.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
sob Printing.

We are now ready to do all kinds of plain and
fancy Job Printing in the best style. short no.
tice. and as chap any other Office. We have
competent hands. good presses. fine assortment
of pape. and cards and we can DO good and cheap
work All kinds of books. briefs. catalogues,
&c printed in the best stvle and on short notice.
We ask the patronage of Democrats. and all 9th.
srs that want printing done. IF.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

~ Captain Ben. f. Reed arrived home. last
evening in Charge of the remains of Captain j
: Drum, u. ;. A, late Post Commissary at
Nicholasville, Kentucky. Captain Drum had
been i'll but few days. when his disease which
was inf imation of the stomach and bowels,
sumed violent form, and terminated in sudden
death The Department has lost most excel
lent officer. Captain Reed returns to Nicholas
Vile to-day
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

eE-The fine weather OF the past few DAYS has
had wonderful effect in opening the buds upon
the fruit trees giving golden promise of the fG-
tire We don't know whether It is the splendid
weather. or the splendid stock. at 81 W Wash
ing,on street, which has given such an impetus
to Spencers sales of Hats aud Caps
au2l 81
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
RAILROADS..
RAILROADS.
BELLEFONTAINE RAILROAD Line.
Summer Arrangement.

IN AND AFTER MONDAY, APRIL 80. Is6s, TRAINS
~ will run follows
900 \. W.. Mail Train Arriving AZ
Crestne O'Clock IN. connecting With the fas; ex-
press 10 Cleveland, Ptsburg Philsdephis Washington
City. Buffalo, New York. Boston and al Eastern Cities;
through 10 New York IN 81 hours.
s:i5 =. Va, Night Express Arriving At
Crestine $50 A. NJ making close connections with trains
via Cleveland and Pittsburgh for all eastern cities. kle-
CANT sleeping this train.
300 =. Va. Accom- I'M o LA tiou--ATriving
at Union. $50, p. NJ.
Connections Union for Dayton Columbus and Wheel
ing Sidney sni Bellefontane for Toledo Ssndusky and
Detroit.
TRAINS ARRIVE. Mail Trsin 8 p N. Night Ex-
press q A. NJ Accommodation 1910 p. N
aprls-dSw2w JSo. RRoUGH, sup't.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

YOU CAN'r no WITHOUT IA neatly fitting
shirt il not only luxury but necessity
Parker will take your measure and make shirts
upon short notice, Mt No 80 West Washington
street, depot tor the paper and linen collars and
Gents furnishing goods generally. apis st
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

IT Doctors Duan and Parr having formed
a copartnership and permanently located i'm Indi-
annapolis have taken the Office No Is Virginia
avenue. formerly occupied bv the late DR. i. Dun
lap where DIR Parr may he found dav and night
and DR. Duzen during the day. and at his resi-
dence, No $50 North Tennessee street, at night
when not professionally absent. 42w
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

A VALUABLE Book The National Tax Law
amended. With complete compendium OF
stamp duties. etc. and the decisions of the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue Price % cents.
in paper. or % cents, in cloth. Bowen, Stewart
< Co have it,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

SPRING STYLES vs.. Doors AND SHoEs.--Jones,
Vinnedge X Co. are now ready for Shoe Custo-
mers They are full of goods and new
STYLES Everybody can be fitted in any kind of
shoe ware ever heard of. almost, and at prices
lower. proportionally. than any other class Of
goods, now selling on the street. Shoe customers
can find all styles to select fiom. with the prices
the lowest in the market.
Joxrs [tNNFDcE 4 Co
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

Masonic NorfcE-A special meeting Of Ma
rion Lodge. No 50. for work. will be held this
Tuesday evening at II. o'clock. Punciual
attendance Is requested.
FRANCIs KING, Sec'y
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

PosroFFIcE Office Under instructions from
the Postmaster General. the postage on all
unpaid letters. from foreign countries. received
at this office. after May LIST must be paid in gold
and silver. \. CONNER, /. NJ.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
FOR SALE.

Nhat lot 81 ground doning the north Of the block
of buildings built by Kirkland & Fitzgbbon. on south
Meridian street the Union Depot 100 Fl front by 2l0
feet deep will be sold in 20 % feet lots the whole
of il in one lot. This is valuable LEGALITY for persons
wishing purchase business property. the Wholesale
business of the city will be concentrated this
and the property be bought for nearly
prices Of Washington street property Ii has been dem
ontrated By actual sales that there has been many
goods sold by houses this street any Washington
street and, in branch of the business, sold, when
in business, tobacco wholesale than any three
houses Washington Street. The locality Of thi,
ground for wholesale business has greater advantage
in the saving of draysge than any other location thu
city, goods can be delivered the pavement by all III,
railroads. This advantage will half the rent of
store room Washington street
For Terms enquire of
y Kirkland.
Eff. RYAN. No. IS. south Of the ground.
apr lj-d IN
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

- II is said that President Lincoln has de
termined to clothe himself in a coat of mail pre-
sented to him by the Tycoon of Japan. and steer
THERON clad fleet into Charleston harbor himself.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
LAUNDRY
Union Laundry.

WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASNOU SCE To 1 HE
w citizens Of indianapolis that the shove establish
in saccessfal operation, and prepared 70 re-
ceive clothes for washing in large small quantities
Having secured the services Of Of large expert
euce IN the Laundry business the subscribers feel war
ranted n promising perfect satisfaction in every case and
az prices a. low a. elsewhere.
Clothes collected and delivered 10 any part Of the city
every day.
Printed blanks ruppiist The Laundry or from the
wagon.
Orders left at Root Bennett Co.'S No. GO BAst Wash
incton street Myers. No West Washington street
Laundry Office, Noble and Washington streets,
through the PoStOfce viii immediate attention
THORNBERRY CO. PROPRIETOR.
APRIL -t4~
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

To Local ADVERTISERS Rates of advertising
in the local column will hereafter be as follows
For ten lines or less. 81 90 Over ten lines, ter
cents line No notice will be inserted until paiC
70
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

PHoroeRAFH ALBUMs.-Bowen Stewart & Co
have received their fifth supply since the Christ
mas holidays This last is the finest and mos
attractive vet brought to the city. ap2l 3
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
MilLlN e RS.
MI IS j. YLE

DEGs LEAVE TO INFORM HE LADIES or IN
ID disuspolis and vicinity that she will open Show
Rooms over No. Bates House Block West Washington
street Miss. Doyle intends keeping a Paris Nlli1ary
Emporio IN. whore al ali times may be found the best
sortment of Bonncs. Ribbons, French flowers Piumes
Bridal WreAths and al goods usually 10 be found in =
fret class establishment Mss Doyle intends making In
dianApois her permanent residence and will AZ aIltiss
keep the best desirable gods TO be found
tho market The patronage Of the public i respectfully
solicited. apr6- dly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
RECRUITS WANTED.
u. S, MARINE CORPS,

XNTANrHD for the L. {. Marine Corps. for service
w on board the United States ships Of War, and at
different Navy Yards IS abebodied young men of good
character from Is to IS years Of age No others need
apply.
All other information will be given by applying the
Rendezvo No b SOUTH ILLINOIS STR. EFT.
TWO DOLLARS will be paid 20 any citizen other
person that brings accepted recruit this rendezvous
< III. MATHEWS,
apTl4-d2w LIST Lieut. and Recruiting Officer.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
NO BETTER REGION

Much bss been ssid and written Wool Growers and
Stock Growers In behalf Of the claims q Texas. lat as
from greater completely and injury IN the rebellion, Sc
from all the best mAket it, liability fre
quent drouths. sudden and great changes In
the temperature 81 lis climate, make region FAR 're
Nor Northern Missouri II should he remembered that
Missouri Is within three dap cheap fraFef from any
Atlantic City. direct and rapid communication by Water
Rail and Telegraph with al home markets and the COM
une-cr If .he world
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
FREE STATE COLONIES.

Large choice bodies Of Land offered furnish for Col
ersrate in Colonies. ], is cry. practical and most ben
ehcisl only requires cooperation with some one o.
more a committee, % correspond with and combine In
dividua action. rh plan desirable nrrhbc-s,
creating them strong band q union increases
social enjoyment snd the outlay ~ money End labor by
each in improvements benefits the others and adds largy
20 the value Of their neghboring farms.
Persons disposed 20 form Colonies by making the prop
effort costing little but their time and attention, val
find IL for their interest confer with the undersirned
NOW Is THE 1lMF, with prudent forethcuxh, and se-
ton, with little money rich farms snd happy
homes which must rapidly Increase in value.
Es15~ Corn planted by June GOTH viii secure good
crop even on new broken prairie.
Large sectional Nap,
The shaded psrts showing the locality Of the land
offered for sale, he Rad ny RENTING thirty n
either Of the undersigned.
Circulate the Documents.
PAMPHLETS ooutsining skeleton Maps, showing Rail
road Connections and giving full aud reliable information
soils productions, markets. climate heslthfu
ness &c Of Northern Missouri urnifhed graiuiiou'
IN for judicious distribution In forming colonie IN
reasonable quantity. personal application by NAL.
20 either
GEORGE ). HARRIS
LAsD AcESr HassrsAL A ST JosErH RkuEoAD CoxrA-s.
- CITY EXCHANGE. 49,. BOSTON. MASS,
or
JOSIAH HUSI. LsSp Cos~rssIorsr, HAsDssr. rfrsO,s
aprIT-d1w
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
SECESSION PLAYED OUT.

MISSOURI Il LOYAL. n Is perfectly safe and
profitable 10 erngrste especially 10 Northern Missouri
The State viii he free. Her central position,
trolling free labor and her and increasing
majority cf patriots and los al czen demand and guar
this beyond the shadow Of doubt; ultra pro-ssv
cry conclude thus
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
Indianapolis and Madison
M ILuI lD.
1863. M d Eslss!sS Sc - 1868.
New Arrangement tn Com mcnce Mon.
d.sN n.

day. Feb. 2, 1861.
FHNWO passenger trains daily Sundays eAceped) be-
tween Indianapolis aud Madison.
Leave the Union Depot, indianapolis, at 80 4. NJ
and 2. NJ, arriving Madison Is 4 VI. and sc
4. N.
Leave the Depot at Madison Al \. ". and T. NJ ar
irving at indianapolis at II l. II. and 5 10 L. NJ.
The train leaving indianapolis ~ $50 A. NJ connects
with that leaving Columbus at SO 4. NJ for Shelby
Vile and Nashville, arriving al sheblHHc at loss A.
aud Nashville al L 30 r. NJ
Leaving Rushvlle at 10 NJ Shelby vile al ? So p
N connects 81 Columbus with the aud N. train. ar
irving either Indianapolis Madison tn
ing
This Road forms line with the Packets at Madison fol
the transportation Of freight between Cincinnati aud In
dianapolis and points West.
Tariff II FreightS as low as by any other route.
Shippers and merchants Wet will ind u 10 theirinter
o ship by this line
feb2 u. c. BRAi5HAA. SUPERINTENDENT.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
THE LuBERTY OF THE CITIZEN.
TIE SPEECH OF
Hon. D. w. Voorhees,.

delivered in the House OF Representatives February
Is. 1862 ON the "Act TO indemnify the President and
other persons for suspendng the writ Of habeas corpus
and acts done i'm pursuance thereof Is printed in
and obtained this office. This
Is The great effort of Mr. Voorhees, to protect the liberty
Of the citizen from the de~pos OF the President and
his mnopS. and should be in the hands Of every
Indiana 1t makes pamphlet Of l6 pages.
Price ST % per 100.
All orders should direct the speeches to be sent by
press. the postage will be copy ,and must be
prepaid.
Address ELDER, HARDNESS BINGHAM,
indianapolis.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

CO FID L NTl A l.

T2D- YOUNG MEN WHO HAVE ~.
MfnUH jured themselves By certain secret
ga H haos.s, which The . fof bus<nekk,
Hie pleasure or the duties OF mar % life;
also. middle aged sDd old men, Who,
from The foies Of youth other causes feel debility
in advance ofther years before placing themselves under
the treatrnsp; Of ony one, should Hrst read
THE SECRET FRIEND"
Married ladies' viii learn something OF Importance By
perusing The secret Friend'
Sent y any sddrsss IN sealed envelope, receipt q
Ter Cents.
DR. STUART CO can be consulted on all diseases Of
Q private confidential nature. from A N. 20 =.
SUNDAYS from 70 IL A. NJ at their Office.
Address DIR. CHAs. 4. STUART CO..
nch7i -d&vly is-'62 Boston. Mass.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21
BOOK BINDERS
RUD. RUEGG

TUAvISG PURCHASED THE BOOK -BiSDERY AND
Box AanUfsctory OtCHAELEs CKOsx, on the corner
Of Washington and Alabama streets prepared 70 DO al
work IN his line.
Boxes N ade 70 order ao7-dim
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-21

This is of the finest speeches Of Mr. Voorhees,
question occupying large share of public attention,
and every voter in Indiana should have a copy. Demo-
should raise clubs distribute this largely
School District in the State. II makes pamphlet Of eight
pages
Price 81 90 per 100.
All orders should direct the speeches be sent by
pis the postage is cent for each copy and must
be prepaid. Address
ELDER, HARDNESS a BINGHAM,
Indianapolis
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-13
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

Special Dispatch to The 81. Paul Pioneer.
San Francisco, March TO-
In consequence of the non-arrival of the
steamer Sonora, her departure for Panama
is postponed to Thursday. The Moses
Taylor sails tomorrow, ria Nicaragua.
Atlantic currency exchange 31a33 dis
count, equivalent to 45a5O premium for
gold; sterling, 37Aa37a; legal tenders,
65a7O.
The ship Rather, arrived at Manila
from Hong Kong and the Canaries, reports
that the opinion prevailed in the best in
formed circles there that the French would
take possession of Sonora within ninety
days. 1t was believed that the authorities
of Sonora were willing to have the change
take place, thinking that it would give in
creased security to the mining and COM
mercial interests, and encourage the de-
velOpment of other resources.