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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

DREss GooDs-Tomorrow We open new
patterns in all-wool French challis, albat.
ross cloths, aud thin all.woolgoods, known
as batiste; these are the newest warm
weather wool dress fabrics
SrEoIAL-3Ginch all-wool Henrietta
Cloth, every new shade; only SOC.
20 bordcred Albcrtne dross patterns
only $1,000 regular price, $1,000.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
.. VI. mn A Co.

Have just received fresh line Of ladies'
and misses shoes which they oner at
special prices. They embrace every grade
and style OF shoe 10 be found In the mar.
ket. Romcnbcr, the corner OF Main aud
Union streets is the place 10 get bargains
In footwear.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

EvERy merchant and retail cigar dealer
should order some OF the superior brands
Of cigars manufactured by j. Baxter q Co,
corner OF Union and Front streets. These
homemade goods are composed OF the best
stock OF tobacco, specially selected by ].
Baxter
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
PINE LAcEs Avn EnnnorDEnrrx.

This is emphaticllly an embroidery aud
lace season, the fashion oracIcs say 80, the
importers say 80 and our largo sales bear
out their statements You can got laccs
everywhere, but can you get the right
thing everywhere Tomorrow We show
decided novelties at tempting prices.
Ilcmsiiichct embroidered ilouncngs use.
llcmsliichcd embroidered skirings ouly
SLlp.
SPECIAL. G1inch all silk black chaniiily
lace for wraps only S2i1, worth $500 a
yard.
100 Dozen New Cambria uRndh ",chief..
lac.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
New French satcens NJ 3se.

WnirE GoopS You must not pass by
our white goods stock tho fact X, there
are many thing, there to interest YOU.
We will sell hair stripe lawns in this dc.
parimont, warranted last colos, at Toe,
they would not bc high at zoe.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Have n large stock Of the celebrated Jersey
Tobacco which they will sell at close iig.
urcs, aud having purchascd In car lots
they have secured the inside figures NJ to
ircighis and price. they ere solo agents
for Memphis. Every. dealer should order
this superior brand oil Tobacco.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
GERBER 81 MErrE,
cGs Main street.
KAHN 81 FRBIBERG
Corner Main aud Poplar streets.
Poetry OF nargaIn-.

Poetry OF nnrgnin-.
In order 10 make II interesting for our
numerous rs well ~ gentle readers We
shall, for the next three weeks, quote ut
the head OF our advertisement, Dutch
lullaby. translated, never before heard In
this city, entitled:
"Wynkcn, Blynken aud Nod one night
Sailed oil In wooden shoe;
Sailed on river of misty light,
into sea OF dow"
Ito be continued in our next.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
Hosiery Department.

At 3lc-ladirs' black Brilliant Isle
thpad Hose. value JOc The bargain of
the scason-3 pair Tor j0c.
Childrcn's iull regular English Hose,
with split loot and fast black, sizes o 10
81, worth Sc.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
T. ". aaibrrn,b, 10 Maa,so, s,,..,

Has been appointed local agent OF the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany, for this city. This Is one Of the
best and most substantial companies to be
found, and their prompincss aud fairness
Ia adjusting claims has yearly inc rcascd
their businpss
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

TupEE THOUSAND OF the very latest styles
ladies' misses and childrsn's sample Hats
at SOC on the dollar, for Monday only, a,
Rcd Hot Store, II Boale street. All Hats
LfImmed free OF charge.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
rn.paee. Have I,een . srcec,.

And have afforded the public a great deal
OF enjoyment, but the pleasure afforded
the citizens OF Memphis by the delicious
meats, fish, vegetables and fruits sold by
sites 4 Amcs, Al Jefferson street, has been
unprecedented.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
KAHN & FRBIBERa,
Corner Main aud Poplar streets


We assert without fear Of contradiction
that We have the most complete aud best
selected stock Of wall paper and decorations
ever brought 10 this city, which We arc
selling at popular prices We also do n
superior class Of house and sign painting
aud kalsominIngiat reasonable rates.
HOOK x LAgnut-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Subdivision. has been postponed on nc.
coui Of the races TO Thursday, May ., at
II O'Clock q. m.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.
Innlc,, a.nrc nna an. unaerucnr.

n doz ladies' Chemisc, square neck
lace trimmed, Masonyillc muslin, only
iSc.
20 dor ladies' Gowns, with tucked
yoke, lace trimmed, only zoe.
10 doz ladies Pants made Of Anchor
muslin, cluster Of tucks, lace trimmed,
only AGE
The latest Is the Lord faunllcroy mus.
lin and embroidered cap for children ut
Hunter Bros
lot OF old size Corset; some worth
Sl.jO 10 500 Monday price II SLIGO.
200 dor ladies Low Neck aud Short
Sleeve Vests, special, Monday loc.
Parasols, Parasols.
Monday. Monday.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Will opon up next week strong compete.
ton In the furniture trade by offering
some Of the greatest bargains ever Put on
the market. Their stock Is very large and
contains all OF the latest designs a. 10 wood
aud styles. Tho stock OF baby bugvics Is
very large and they will olIcr special in
duccmonts 10 purchasers Tor this week.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
rarI. aud New York style.

In a variety Of shapes and artistic designs,
both trimmed and uniriumed Largest
aud ipcst sock W Memphis Our store
possesses much greater facilities than any
other.
This week look for ZONE Of the most
startling offers ever presented 10 the ladies
Of Memphis aud vicinity.
A large assortment OF Paris Hats and
Bonnets, from the leading modistcs, richly
supplemented by no less mcriiorious addi-
lions from our own work.room.
A full assortment OF unirimmcd Hats
aud Bonncls In nno Milan and fancy
braids. In all tho leading shapes Your
choice for Soc
Large lot ladies' Trimmed Hats, assorted
colon and shapes. from $3.50.
We make a specially Of Fine Lace anu
Brusscl Net Hats, Bonncls and Togucs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
10 Paris Combination suits at SIS Each.
Worth $50.
Five Attractions Tor This Week Ia oar
siIk Department.

First-0ne line OF figured China silks
nj jOc.
Second-A line Of figured Shanghai
Silks, a inches wide, in white ground,
ut j2lc.
Third % pieces Of figured and plain
China silks, II inches wide, at 19c.
Fourth 10 different colorings OF dress
suah silks at Sic; these goods were sold
at SLID
fith-l33 pieces Of China and Suuh
silks at ijc, IN all cOlors
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
Tho sale OF rhe vo,,,.o,.

Beautiful lots in NJ. g. Poarcc's subliyls.
ion has been postponed ON account of the
races TO Thursday, May 2, at II o'clock
a. M.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

We have but one price and hold out no
alluring bargains in any one department TO
facilitate the sale OF goods at high price
in another. Every article in our store is n
bargain.
Convince yourself by paying US visit
Monday.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
North Aisle wul,.m In rar,o.

TuuEr AEricLu-i2.row hair brushes
Pc, irow tooth brushes SC. white toilet
soap u, Tulllw's gussamcr powder, with
metal lox, lie, Jelly yassc,ine &c, Oakley
4 "a cologne pc.
usrrrl ArictU-Pppapd camphor
lOc a box, prepared ammonia he a bottle
one assorted l0i Of fans. satin, rnuzc, plain
anu painted only zoe. somo worth -.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
crnnd Exhibition OF white gsod.
Monday.

20 pieces dotted and figured Swiss, loo
and suc yard.
case 10 I Crochet Quilts at 55c; worth
sl.OO.
] case il.icrochct Quilts, Marscillcs pat.
terms, Ut NJ
30 pieces llcmsiiichcd White Goods al
lhc yard, made 10 retail at 2jc.
To close out
! lot - Headed Wraps; some worth s.
and ~ will scll them Monday Tor SLgS
30 dozen O.buiion light silk Gloves. In
gray aud ians, at 21c, reduced from 50C
and Coz.
us job Of 100 pieces Ribbon Monday al
hall price.
Come and get
Your risHted Ia ro.cs RuchinEz
~ different STYLES.
Dig Lace sale Monday.
Zig hhiH sale Mondy.
Bargains You will never sec again.
MS Lace ,aviRis nay Monday.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
Three Grand narEnin. ia Mack SILKS.

Black gros grain silk at 0jc, former
price Sl.2i.
Black Faillc Franchise silk at Ole, for.
mer price sl.3j.
At Csc, black surah m very soft silky
finish, worth Soc.
For every cent expended in our store
we return full value.
Great values all through our store Mon.
day.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

ProF. !. u. srwARD, whose skill as a
thoroughly competent Optician n rccog.
nized and personally Endorsed by the rep.
rcscniaiiye men OF the city Of Memphis,
from the State Senator down, will pos.
itiyely leave for the West June %. Those
contemplating having their eyes correctly
fitted with Spcclucles on Eye Glasses
should call at once at his office, No. PSI
Main street, over Floyd's restaurant.
Gnr,r hnr.nirn n, Inu.nlr.. Thnrnr
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Wars, rrady.madc dresses muslin I'M
deruaar AMI millinery at
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Flowrns and Infants CAPS at SOC on the
dollar, for Monday only, at Rcd Hot Store,
II Bcale street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

zoe for misses hcmsiItch flounclng in
Csc for ladies' hcmsiitch aouncins In
Swiss.
Coc for ladies' beautiful bouncing sold for
siOO.
55c for ladies' beautiful Swiss nouncing,
sold for Si.25.
00c for ladies' beautiful Swiss nounclng.
sold for $40
We are showing hest linen hcmsiicb
bouncing IN Memphis
Full lines match Torchou laccs.
10 iiery.
, pairs Of black Lislc hose soft quality,
for si.0O.
3 pairs Of black indcliblc hose, soft quail
iiy. for si.00.
i5c Tor ohildrcn's full regular made hose
all sizes
e5c for childrcn's brilliant Lislc hose, all
sizes
5oc for long black silk gloves worth $50.
Fans
New novelties In fine fans.
All colors IN rauzc fans.
All colors In feather fans
Handkerchief.
Tho best pc clear linen lawn embroidered
Handkerchief IN the city.
The best i5c embroidered Handkerchief,
Tho best ioc drawn Linen In blocks, worth
Kid Gloves.
hook Foster Gloves Monday Csc
butt, n embroidered hacks Monday 900.
Odd lot hid Gloves Monday 25c.
Porsifn Band
2ic Persian Rand suid for 50c.
Sc Persian Iiani. snld for &c.
90 pcfrf1u nHut sold for a
p rasols.
lone handle ~ roscn rarasols s3.7s
- 10 long handle la Tosca Parasols worth
sl.25 90 inch Glcrla Sun Shades. sold for
- Tor lace covered parnsols worth $3.50.
~ for lace covered pamso's worth g.
Dress Goods.
Rig Bargain Monday.
All Combinations choice Monday si2D,
former price go to so
:, Choicc q all our 75c aud 81 wool fabric
Monday &c.
Choice Of all our zoe to 5oc press Good,
Monday PIC.
silks.
no fnr sumh silks Monday.
As Tor sumh silks, extra wide. Monday.
90 Tor figured China silk Monday.
No Tor best figured China SILK Monday.
7lfc for hest Girghams Monday.
SIC for best Spring Saline Monday.
nc forbcsi Soft Challics Monday.
~ for elegant Soft Chalics Monday.
iic Tor choice Satincs Monday
CSC for choice French Satines Monday.
Boys' Waists.
2ic for BOYS Pcrcal Waists worth sc.
i5c for Heavy Pcrcal Waists; worth &C.
Flannel Shirts.
si.2i for Atwood Gents Flannel Shirts
worth 500.
si.7s for Atwood Cents Flannel Shirts,
500 Tor Gents Laundcrcd White Shirts
worth ti.h0.
Csc Tor Gents Fancy Percal Shirts, worth
Coc for Gents Unlaundcrcd Shirts, worth
r. II w GOODWIN.
27o Main Street.
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See QUE riaid uuii,ntIsI.ac.

II has been thought impossible TO get
black cotton goods that would not fade.
bu, We have black India lawn that the
color can't be taken ont OF with muriatic
acld-wa,cr only brighlcus 1t.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

A 6rsl.class Barber. Colored preferred.
Apply TO Henry johnson, Grenada, Miss.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

bomesties aud Table Linens.
1000 DvWdfop water scts. o pieces half
gallon pitcher, wash bowl, waiter and .
gobcls. only ipc.
D1coRArrn Tea Sets. % pieces NJ e. Is.
400 gold aud floral decorated cup, and
fauccrs at l5c each.
Genuine rapier aaehe wa,srbo.L.,..
25e.
japan walters 20.inch only ijc; worth
Floor hrooms a, r., syrup cups, i5c.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Special SAFE OF Fashionable Dress Fab
rics,
In order TO reduce our immense stock.
Wool Chall at l5c, worth pc per yard.
French Challi in elegant designs, Acc per
yard.
Very pretty Challi at 10 yards for Sl.0O.
Bargain lot OF nobby English Suitiugs at
10 yards lor 81. p Monday.
50c. Ask TO see our 59c Imported Dress
Fabrics.
3S-inch all wool Nuns Yelling or French
Albatross at i2c, worth fully 6jc.
Very stylish Dress Patterns Tor Sl.05 this
week.
$3.50 will buy handsome all wool COM
binaion suit ut Hunter Bros.
! lot OF ljc German Henrietta Cloth, TO
c'oso at zoe per yard.
~ Yards 10 Inch Ehy Der suitIng for 81.
Double width wool filed Cashmere at 10
yards for SIPS during this great sale.
10 Paris Combination suits at SIS Each,
Worth $50.
Satccnsl Salccnsl Special styles Just in,
American and foreign makes.
l0c, l5c aud Zoe u yard.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

LuTosca rarasol', silver handles. $500
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
New carpet. aud Mating. Away nov,

..Msi.l9 Marollcs Coun,cpanos, fully
i2.i. cheap az 500.
AtSl.O3 dozen, tho best lIuck towel
IN the world, Try i, worth at wholesale
$50 dozen.
BIC yard vide soft finish domestic, A 1
goods, only &c a yard, only oae bolt 10
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Fancy Groceries. Goodman 4 Churchill.
3li Main.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Special Table Muslin Underwear asc.
Every garment worth much moe
Gowns, skirts, Chemists, Drawers, all ut
vSc each.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Fancy Groceries. Goodman & Churchill
3il Main.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Childrcn's Bingham Suits only zoe.
Childtcn's White suits slightly soilcdl
s2.U0
ladies Black SILK Lace Suits SIS.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
JUST IN:
SPECIAL ATTENTION is CALLED

VI LVlhu hllLNllUN 10 UhLLLU
To our immense stock OF Hats and Flowers.
Every express and freight train bring fresh
Flowers at popular prices.
Wreaths at Sl.25, $3.50, 50, $3.50, 50 up TO
$40 wroaths.
Kremer's Lace Department
Is great feature Of the establishment this
season.
Beautiful Tosca Nets.
Handsome Russian Drapery Nets.
Chantilly and Brussels Dmpery Nets at
S1s5 yard,
Lace Flouncings, so inches and 05 inches;
al Sl25, SlS5, Sl.75, ~, i2.2j, $3.50, up to :
$40 yard.
valencicnnes Flouncing n: SOC, 75c, 81,
Sl.25 and $3.50 up to $3.50 per yard.
Just In.
Dotted Nets.
Brussels Nets.
ColOred Crepes.
Novelties Tor Millinery and Yelling just in.
Kid Gloves.
Offering of 5-button Kid Gloves In Tan
and Gray shades, all sizes, at soc.
5-llook Gloves, all coors and sizes, at 75o
n pair.
Corsets-To Close Certain Styles.
Coronct Corscts. sl.35.
-. b." Corscts, $i35.
Long Waist Corscts, 75c.
Agents for the Tasso Corsets in all qualI-
ties.
Groat Drive
In Embroidered White Handkerchief. $50
each.
Fine Embroidered Handkerchief in
White and ColorS, 4jc.
Silk Umbrellas.
si.@ silk Glorias, % inches.
S2.21 Silver Handles. 20-inch Gloria.
s2.H Long Silver Tosca. Gloria Handles.
Sl.i5 the Choice Of - s. Ia $40 Parasols.
brcllas.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

THE ]. 8. MENKHN COMPANY.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

Bargain Ut Of Carpets, China and Glass
ware, shcclings.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28
HUNTER BROS.

MAMMOTH BARGAINS OFFERED TO
OUR CUSTOMERS THIS WEEK.
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y. r.AvIeSr,

al. IA Main r.s.. ms~psi,. rsaa.
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See our Embroidered Halls ut soc
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-28

GnEAr barsaIns in Icwelry. Thayer.
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Embroiderios.

90 fer deep work hohv nounclnr y, Swiss
toc inr .ccp work baby nouncng ~ sai,s
voc fpr dccn work baby founclng ~ Swiss.
Swiss.
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HUNTER BROS
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Everybody wants wreath or q bouquet.
KREMERS have just opened an immense
ehinmpnt
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WASHINGToN's TRUNK.
What It Looks Like and How It's Interior
Was Arranged.

WIS arranged
George Washington's hair trunk
has been fshed up-the very one
he used just a hundred wears
ago - and is now on exhibition
in the show window of an enter
prising dealer in leather goods on the
Upper Rialto. Georges purse. boots.
swords. breeches, epaulets, gauntlets,
body servants, farewell addresses,
hatchets, racing accounts and betting
books have from time to time been ex-
hibited under the due Authorization
to his grateful foster-countrymen 1t
is evident, now that his trunk has been
found. that there will be more to fol-
low" 1t is small hair trunk, appar-
emily in excellent preservation, about
thirty-two inches long by fourteen
high, adorned and secured as well
by red leather strips nailed on with
brass-headed tacks and fitted out with
black, solid-looking iron handles of
much the same outward semblance. on
smaller scale, as the old-fashioned
iron door-knocker. This trunk was the
nearest approach George had to a
dress-suit case. A change of rufles
and stockings and an extra suit with
his silver dressing-case- George
was very neat and particular about his
personal habits-would just about have
filled this trunk up. 1t could not have
possibly have held more than an extra
pair of shoes in addition, for George
wore number thirteens, and never
found them unlucky. This size of his
boot is historic. Somebody ought to
find a bootjack of the father of our
country, and exhibitit, likewise a cork.
screw, pack of cards, a pocket pistol
and a ready letter writer. This ls
Georges year. IN. Y. Letter.
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OIL UPON WATER,
A Simple Explanation of Its Action In
OuietinG Rough Waves.

Simple Explanation of Its Action In
QuietinE Rough Waves
The pouring of oil upon rough water
to secure the safe passage of vessels
was practiced by the ancients, as Plu-
tarch and Pliny refer to it, but it is only
within the last six years that our sea-
going people have given it much
serious attention. Benjamin Franklin
made study of the subject, and he
has left on record the result of his ex-
periments. This is how he explains
the action of the oil:
The molecules of water move with
freedom, and the friction of air in
motion produces waves or undulations.
These increase in size, according to
the depth of water and other condi-
tions. They are often the precursors
ofstorms, and sometimes reach a height
of forty feet. Yet boat or ship can
ride them in safety. If, however, 8
sudden gale comes up, the swell be-
comes a raging sea.
The friction of the wind, rapidly
moving upon the exposed slope of the
swell, produces little Irregularities on
the surface. These wavelets are then
driven up the rear slope of the swell to
its summit, while the forward slope
has more and more protection from
the wind. and becomes sleeper and
sleeper. AS the wind continues tc
blow, the crest Of the storm wave cou-
stantly sharpens, until it is finally
thrown over with irresistible force. A
ship can not rise up its abrupt front,
and the water falls on the deck,
sweeps every thing before it, and often
eugulfs the vessel itself.
Now the oil changes the storm wave
into the heavy swell. It floats on the
surface, spreads rapidly and forms a
film like an extremely thin rubber
blanket over the water. The friction
of the wind can not tear the film and
send those wavelets up the slope of the
swell, and the ship is enabled to ride
it in safety.
So it is seen that the effect is purely
a mechanical change in the form of the
wave; there is no apparent chemicsj
shange. Philadelphia Times
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CENTRAL AMERICAN TRADE.

A Field of Commerce Which Should BE
Controlled by Yankee Merchants.
The republics of Central America,
Costa Rica, Guatemala. Honduras,
Nicaragua and San Salvador, although
geographically closely related to the
United States, give, according to the
latest statistics scarcely more than one
seventh of the total of import and ex-
port trade to the United States, which
would seem a little strange. For the
reason given above, and also because of
the increasing similarity of institutions.
the United States ought to control a
much larger proportion of the trade of
these small but increasingly prosperous
republics. The stability of government
in these countries has become almost
assured, and during the last decade
the people have come to see that there
is more money in developing the vast
resources of country where nature
supplies all wants in a most prodigal
way, than in disturbing the peace.
In the republic of Honduras, which,
although possessing vast territories
favorable to farming and cattle-rais-
ing, is essentially a mining country.
many reforms and innovations have
been introduced, and the country is
now full of skilled native workmen
who are eager in learning the use of
modern complicated machinery and
improved methods. Honduras also
offers considerable inducements to i'm
migrants, including free land to till,
and advancement of the cost of the
necessary agricultural implements and
other requisites, besides immunity
from civil and military service. AS in
all tropical countries, the lowland
coasts are malarial; but on the noun
tains, where the air and water are
pure, it is healthy enough. Is it not a
pity to let English, German and French
merchants occupy almost exclusively
so favorable field of commerce? II
is said that these have studied care
fully the packing and shipping OF
goods, which arrive damaged much
less than those shipped from the United
States. 1t would seem worth while tc
study the requirements of the Central
Americans and secure our rightful
share of this trade. Far-away Samoa
and revolutionary Hayti occupy much
of our attention, but these youthful
republics offer special inducements
towards the exchange of commodities,
etc. If the Nicaragua Canal be COM
pleted before long, it will shorten the
distance to be travelled by over eight
hundred miles on the present route,
and greatly facilitate commercial and
other intercommunication. - Demor-
est's Monthly.