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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

During the last few years there has been
a great rush of travel to the Pacific coast.
1t has seemed at times as if the entire pop
ulation of the eastern and middle states
was determined to settle in the broad inter
Tor valley of the San Joaquin, or in some
of the pretty spots near the ocean. from
San Diego nOrthward to San Francisco.
Almost everybody has been interested in
oranges and lemons and real estate.
The Santa Fe route, being the shortest
and best line to the coast, gets the cream
of the passenger traffic.
But we did not intend to advertise Cali
fornia exclusively; we have another object
III view.
Today if there may be said to be a
Gloom" anywhere, ii is in the New South,
Texas, which is half south and half a
western empire, has felt the rising tide OF
business push and enterprise, and, as a
consequence, people are looking TO Texas
as they never did before.
Are you going to Texas this spring.
Ii so, why not take advantage of the one
fare round trip excursion rate via Santa
Fe route TO Fort Worth? Tickets on sale
May {. and 9, good 30 days; also on sale
daily from May to p inclusive, limited
until June for return.
This Is cheap rate, made for the big
show of the year the Fort Worth Spring
Palace. which Will attract thousands of
visitors from abroad.
Our double daily train service to Texas
clone Star Limited and Galveston EX-
press affords quick transit and excellent
accommodations. Through Pullman
sleepers and day coaches, Wichita 10 Fort
Worth. Dallas. Houston. Galveston. and
other principal cities. ON day and night
trains I he time from Wichita to Fort
Worth Is only tritie over - hours; the
rate, in dollars and cents, is $3.50.
Persons wishing 10 60 further than Fort
Worth can purchase excursion tickets
from that point TO interior Texas towns.
For tickets and Pullman reservation
apply at Douglas avenue union passenger
station or union ticket Office. l22 North
Main street. ". y. MURDOCH.
139 ut Passenger Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Cobs for sale at the Zephyr mills, $I.25
per load delivered Telephone l69. 90 If
Frisco Line to 81. louis and the Fast.


The best. quickest and most direct line
from Wichita to St Lonis and all pTjnci-
pal eastern, southeastern and northern
cities
The Frisco line runs two daily express
trains from Wichita 20 St Louis without
change, equipped with Pullman palace
sleepeTs and free reclining chair cars. No
other line does it. Close connections in =.
Louis union depot with solid Vestihule cx-
press trains, without change. 20 Chicago.
Louisville. Cincinnati, Cleveland. Pitts
burg. Philadelphia. New ork and Boston.
The popularity Of this line being mi
versalIv acknowledged by all competitors,
all passenger trains Of other railway lines
entering Wichita from the north. south
and west arrive in time TO connect with
the Frisco line fast express trains 20 the
east.
II you cannot purchase through tickets
reading via Frisco line from your starting
point, Il viii pay yoU 20 purchase 20 NIch-
tia IN order 20 secure the advantages and
comforts Of this line.
For further information regarding rates,
time. connections and through reservation
OF sleeping car accommodations call upon
or address ". ID. Mur6ock, ticket agent,
IL North Main street. oTDouglas avenue
union depot. D. WIsHABT
Gen Pass Agent.
d55-tf - LOUIS, Nc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Rennrter or Printer.

Baron Dowse, in giving judgment in case
Of alleged libel, which turned mainly on the
omission Of the word not, said mistakes
often occurred in newspapers. An instance
arose in reference to himself. Addressing a
Cork jury. he quoted that well known line
from Tennyson's 'Locksley Hall": Better
fifty years of Europe than cycleof Cathay."
WHAT was his horror when he found himself
reported in a local paper as having said:
"Better fifty years Of Europe than circus
in Bombay. "-San Francisco Argonaut.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

With nv house almost twice its usual
size and a much finer and larger stock. /
can now furnish pianos and organs for less
money, As l can buy in large quantities.
While some complain Of hard times my
trade Is better than ever. People realize
place, My trade all over the state and
Oklahoma Is getting better every DAY
because am selling musical goods OF all
kinds cheaper Come and see my large
store and the biggest music store in the
state Thomas Shaw. ISg y
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Flne PLAYING Carts.

Send ten 40 cents in stamps or coin TO
John Sebastian, general ticket and passen-
ger agent Chicago. Rock Island * Pacific
Railway, Tor pack OF the latest. smooth
est, Sllckest playing cards that ever glad
dened the eyes and rippled along the I'm
gers OF the deyotee To Seyen-up. casino.
Dutch, euchre, whist. or any other ancient
or modern game. and get your money :
worth i've times over
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Butter as an Oiler.

A French machinist has invented a new
lubricant called byzantine and it is being in
sroduced in France. 1t has the consistency
OF butter, which it also resembles i'll color,
and 1t does not infiame at a temperature lower
shan about 42O degs., its melting point being
ioS dogs 1t Is free from resinous matter and
drying oils, is not acid, and has no chemical
action on metals.-New York Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
New Pullman Car on the Santa Fe Route BE
tween Wichita and ST. Joseph.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail
road are now running in their night train
leaving Wichita at $50 p. N. a new cOmbi-
nation Pullman sleeping and chair Car
to st. JOSEPH, through Topeka
and Atchison. This car arrives af Topeka
at 4:35 a. m. Atchison at 6: 20 a. m. and St.
Joseph o'clock a. m. The Santa Fe is
the only line having this arrangement
from Wichita. W. D. MURDOCH,
50 If, Passen ger and Ticket Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Commencing Sunday, March %, the
Great Rock Island route will place in
service between Kansas City and Denver
their new and magnificent dining cars,
Pence de Leon" ''Delmonte'' and Ray
mond." Passengers leaving Wichita on
the morning trains for Pueblo, Colorado
Springs and Denver will be served with
dinner and supper on these trains. 110-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Yonno Horses for Sale.

Anyone desiring finely bred colts coming
2 and 3 years old, unbrOken, Doth sexes
will find great bargains at the In farm on
Bluff creek, near Caldwell, where 80 head
may be seen. The sires are thOrOughbreds
and trotting horses of high pedigree The
colts will make stylish and fast drivers
and excellent saddlers.
THE AMERICAN PASTORAL COMPANY,
lbs 12t Breeders
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

The tan shoe may have permanent
future after all One of the results of
the recent maneuvers of the British fleet
has been the suggestion that the marines
should wear tan or brown shoes hence
forth instead of black ones, and brown
gloves instead OF white.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
ChjIdren'S Department.

Our childrens department
Is complete.
Our 200 knee pants at CSC.
Our $50 knee pants suits
at $50.
Our 800 knee pants suits
at ljo.
Our 500 knee pants suits
at $50.
SchOOland boys suits with
long pants from 2-5Oup. 500
pair knee pants 10 b.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Mrs WinsIow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, alleys
all pain. cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for diarrhea- Twentv-hvecents a
bottle. d64 It Wa Il
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
More Cat Rates

Commencing april 8, the Missouri Pa
c1flc railway VIII sell tickets TO Pueblo
Colorado Springs and beaverton $50 from
W lchlta, Call al Missouri Pacific ticket
Office, 80 North Main street, II you want
cheap rates to ali points. L6-,f
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
KEEP YOUR EYE ON US.
SPECIAL, SALE THIS WEEK
Read These Bargains.

300 mems suits in all col
Ors. frOck and sack, worth
from $3.50 10 $50, your
choice $40. Good worsted
sack and frock suits worth
so at s.. \ good everyday
suit worth - at PSI.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Nn%i0n

Those in correspondence with friends in
the east who contemplate visiting Wichita
on business or pleasure in the near future,
should be advised of the series of home
seekers excursions to be run by the popu-
lar Frisco line from St. Louis to Wichita
on April %, May 20, September 9. Septem-
Der % and October IA, 1890
These tickets are good to return thirty
days from date of sale and are sold at the
extremely low rate of one fare for the
round trip. The Frisco line is the only
line running two daily express trains
between ST. Louis and Wichita without
change. d. WISHART,
General Passenger Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

I have lately returned from Chicago.
having made special study Of diseases of
the eye and ear and general surgery, and [
have associated myself with Dr. Terrill.
154 \. Main St. To my patrons through
out this city and the southwest [ wish to
say that will continue the general prac-
tice, making surgery, the surgery of the
eye and the fitting Of glasses a speciality.
40 It h. f. PURIFY. M ID
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
THE CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY

Now ready 20 SUPPLY al wishing her Pure Dssss-
Fl water lce p. -sss.s- .-#c-s once ana Fac-c-r
Cor. osa-e and PEAR s-raer1- Wet s.9s- Or5s-
Rrozz ~ ~ " Fearre So Fast Ts5szsa ave. AID
OCcidea'sl Hotel Cor ~ecc8t and ian.
Fe.a-sore Nc ~ ID SoEv
CLL-E Se-re-a-v-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Free Reclining Chair Car Service to Denver

slI'V ItVV1II ~ VII 1IIV R3IIIV'' # 2 I0OuVV'
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe are
now running daily free reclining chair cars
On their night train to Denver. Passen-
gers leaving Wichita at 4:30 p. M, will
arrive at Pueblo for breakfast the next
morning, Colorado Springs at 1920 a. m,
and Denver for dinner IN addition to free
reclining chair car service Pullman reser-
walton may be had upon application at
union ticket office and union depot.
W. ID. MURDOCH,
dol If Pass. and ticket agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Southern excursion rates in effect May
%, via the Frisco line, limited thirty days
for the round trip, at little more than
one fare, TO the following points: Pine
vile, Ky, MddIesborough Ky. Columbia.
Tenn, Florence, Ala. Decatur. Ala, Shelf
Miss, Birmingham, Ala. Calera. Ala.
Evergreen, Ala, Chipley. Fla Also ex-
cUrsion tickets to Fort Worth via Paris.
Tex, at one fare for the round trip. linn
tied june 3. Dates of sale, May 70 18th
inclusive. lsQtf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Special Prices for This week Only.

Webbs cream corn 13 cents per can,
2pound pail Jelly % cents, crystal bluing,
pint bottles 3 cents, Lion, Arbuczle and
Bunola coffee p cents per pound, Lusk
white cherries 81 cents per can, seven bars
Cherub soap p cents, clam juice 20 cents
per can, Monarch strawberries 20 cents per
can, canned sweet potatoes IS cents, beef
hash p cents per can. TATTERsHALL, cash
grocer, Occidental building d14O-2t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Teachers Examination.

The regular county examination for
teachers will be held at Lewis academy,
Saturday, April 26, 1890. The examination
will begin at $50 a. M. D. S. PENCE.
County Superintendent of Schools.
d 133-l0t W Git
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

This Office is prepared to furnish all the
blanks which are used in connection with
proving up hOmesteads in Oklahoma. We
use COop's blanks, which are the only
blanks printed that have been approved by
the land commissioner at Washington.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Are vnu going west Are you going
east Il 80, take the Great Rock Island
Finest accommodations aud lowest rates
70 ali points City ticket Office, ltg last
Douglas avenue. corner Main street.
Ifott
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

The partnership hitherto existing be
tween A. Covington and s. E. Williams
doing business as A. Covington & Co, is
hereby dissolved. A. Covington. 136 81
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
LAND OFF1CE BLANKS.

We have full line of land office blanks
Of all descriptions Orders will be filed
and sent by return express. See list of
blanks on another page.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

The greatest variety and choicest fish in
the market at A. Covington's new stand,
P21ls y. Main. Come and see me when
you want fresh fish.
Holt A COVINGTON
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
A Dream.

Oh, Jennie! / had the loveliest dream last
night. dreamed that George and were
married, and he gave me diamond brace
let and a string of gold beads, and pa gave
US his forgiveness, and dear little house,
with cunning little veranda. and no
mortgage on it, and-Oh. MY What
did you dream on? A biscuit made of
Imperial -four I39-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

The reason I have all the trade in the
music line Is because Others can not com
pete with my prices.
dlS9-2t THOS. SHAW.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Ink, muciage, stationery, japanese nap
Eins, shelf paper, calling cards at lowest
prices at John L. Watkins, 303 East Oak.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
KPnlnNnl.

On May l we viii remove our store from
AS Main street TO 106 East Douglas avenue,
in the room recently occupied by Merrill's
shoe store. EDWARD VAIL Is Co,
lo9 0t Jewellers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Tooth powder, tooth brushes, nail
brushes, toilet soap and perfumes at low
est prices at John E. Watkins, SOB East
Oak, dl4O3t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Don't buy a sewing machine till YOU see
me, no matter what my competitors say
come and see if they tell the truth
dl39-2J TRQS. SHAW
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Charters

Blank charters and all kind of legal
blanks for sale by
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
dn If Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
CITY MAP.

A handsome Autograph map Of this city. contain
ing the names OF all the streets parks colleges and
public buildings, hotels, etc. A complete map,
twelve by fifteen inches, linen paper, can be had
al this Office fer 10 cents each. -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

4 lot of square pianos, second hand
very cheap. THOS. SHAW.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Thomas Shaw has got all his competitors
mad, they are stOrming around like W ID
men because he is getting all the sewing
machine trade. dIS9-2t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Hair brushes, cloth brushes, whisk
bIoDms, round, fine and dressing combs at
lowest prices at John L. Watkins, 3O3
East Oak d14O-3t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

One of the best evidences of the superb
orityof Imperial and Tally-Ho -four is that
inferior brands are represented 'just as
good" They are not. Don't be deceived.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

A fine Slumney piano, little used, big
bargain. THOS. SHAW.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
slaughtered at eighteen and
twenty-five cents.
Our Flannel Shirt Stock.

UT 7 IoIiIIeI OIIITI OIDLk,
Is too large and we will
make a deep cut in order 10
reduce them Read for
yourselves.
80 dozen fancy flannel
shirts worth roc al CSC.
80 dozen fancy flannel
shirts. worth 81 at SOC
80 dOz silk striped flannel
shirts worth $3.50 at SI.40.
81 doz silk striped flannel
shirts worth $3.50 at 8.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Old papers for sale at this Offices cents
per hundred. 23tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Fun FOR BOYS.

j base ball. belt and cap
given away with every boys
suit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Follow the crowd to Shaw's Music Store
next Tuesday. dl39-2t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Don't forget the low rates to Chicago,
St. Louis, Denver, Pueblo and Colorado
Springs via the Great Rock Island. 10 If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Advice TO Mothers.

Three hours the quickest to st. Louis
Missouri Pacific railway. ia If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

Go to the Women's Exchange for lemon
and chicken pie 1402+
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

4 ChickerinG piano, upright. little used.
Mt half Its value THOS. SHAW.
disc II
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
Now IS the Time to GO East or West.

Read the following cut rates via the
"Great Rock Island Route
To Chicago. ...............S I410. first class
To Chicago. .Sll.I0 second class
To Denver $50, first class
To Colorado Springs. ......SLJ0. first class
To Pueblo. 80 first class
COrresp OndIng low rates to intermediate
points and points beyond. Ticket Offices,
100 East Douglas avenue, corner Main
street, and at Passenger station. ITO If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29
STORE.
DRESS GOODS.
TRIMMINGS.
AT 80 CENTS.

Silver grey Brillidntines
forty inches wide excellent
value.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-29

"She Wore Wreath of Roses" was sold
by the composer for e los. When the copy
right came to be sold the auctioneer's ham
rner fell at en-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-17
Automatic Manners.

But time changes minds us we'll as man.
ners, though even now when making
changes from one circle to another. it often
requires that adaptability which could be
said found in one who has automatic man.
ners. However, such radical changes not
only appear in drawing-room repartee,
street dress, etc, among people, but also in
the conveniences and Injuries afforded
mankind. Railroad travel is one instance.
few years ago, comparatively, one had to
consume much valuable time in an uncom-
Portable way to make what is now thought
nothing of as nights journey in sleeper.
The most modern equipment and trans
portation facilities can be foEnd on tho
fast trains of this Minneapolis Il st. Louis
railway to Chicago, st. Louis. Hot Springs
Kansas City. etc. Inquire of any agent o.
the company, or G. M. Pratt, general ticket
and passenger agent. Minneapolis. MIMI.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-17

Deformitics and Diseases OF Women and
Children.
Braces, splints. appliances for deformi-
ties, surgical treatment for malformations
and chronic diseases of every description
Above cases should oall for unequaled I'D
vice and free examination by the surgeon
of the Liebi9 International Surgical Insti
tute. Corner Main aud BYoadway, Butte
City. Montana, and corner of Glary and
Mason etEestl. San Fxlpsilco.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-17
Go East

Go East
Pau! and Kansas City Railway. The thou
sands of people who annually leave the
Dakotas. Manitoba and the northwest fol
their old homes in Canada and he east vii.
find the eboye-named route safe. comfort
able, speedy and exceedingly pleasant. 1t
is the banner line between Minneapolis OF
st. Paul and Chicago, and runs the finest
trains of any road in the west. Only 13ls
hours between Minneapolis OF st. Paul and
Chicago. For particulars address +. b.
Ross, Northwestern passenger agent, 1876
East Third street, st. Paul, Mimi, or w.
h. Bousenbark. General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, Chicago. Ill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-17
Salt Lake, San Franc1sc and Los Angeles
Excursion Rates..

Excursion Rates..
The Union Pacific Railway company will
sell excursion tickets to SaE Francisco and
Los Angeles on the 18th OF EACH MONTH at
the following named rates:
To San FRANCISCO going Wis Ogden and
To San Francisco, going via Portland and
return same, $75.
To San Francisco, going via Ogden and
return via Portland, or vice versa. $50.
To Los Angeles. going via Ogden and
Sacramento and return same $50.
To Los Angeles, going via Ogden and
Sacramento and return via San Francisco
and Ogden, or vice versa. $9s.
To Los Angeles, going via Ogden and San
Francisco and return same. $9S.
To Los Angeles going via Portland and
return via Sacramento and Ogden, or vice
versa, 500.
70 Los Angeles going via Portland and
return same, 1913.
Passengers can have choice of two routes
between Portland and San Francisco, either
! by the way of the ali rail, the Mount Shasta
| route, or by steamer.
The above tickets are good going sixty
/ days from date of sale; extreme limit slx
months; stop-over privileges allowed going
or returning at any point within the limit.
The Union Pacific will also sell excursion
tickets from Helena to Ogden. Salt Lake
City and Garfield Beach, on the 18th of each
month. at rate of $50 for the round trip
good going ten days from date OF sale: good
returning ten days from date stamped and
written on back of ticket by agent at desti
nation; extreme limit sixty days; STOP
, over privileges allowed going or returning
at any point within the limit.
A. Y. VEAzIE, Pass. Agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-17

ing him. when all of a sudden Bonito re-
sented his mastery. He got the better of
Winston and started on the run. Winston
ran too, but the rope kept slipping through
his hands, and when he got to the knot on
the end and braced himself for the tussle
Bonito flung his head down, and away went
Winston, turning somersaults and scratch
ing gravel, while the bull dashed into the
puzzle garden, where it took half dozen
men the whole afternoon to corral him.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-07-18
Central American Affairs.

Thomas A. Sarsfield, until recently
resident of San Salvador, aud q large
property holder in Guatemala, stopped for
a short time in Chicago Sunday. Trouble
is brewing in all the Central American re-
publics," said he, and l should not be
surprised to hear of q general uprising at
any time. 1t all arises over the proposed
union of states between the governm nts
of Costa RIGA, Honduras, Nicaragua, San
Salvador and Guatemala. The head off
Gals want to see the union effected. but the
people are opposed to it for fear they may
unknowingiy give away their rights. You
have already been informed Of the
trouble in San Salvador, how Gen. Mcnen-
dez was poisoned by the opposition, with
Gen. Eczeta put in power. Just exactly
how all this will terminate no mortal mau
can say. 1 understand that large ship
ments of arms and ammunition have been
made during the last two or three months.
1t this be true, war is sure to be waged.
resulting in much blooashed. Such a
calamity would prove Very disastrous t.
any plan of union, because as soon as the
soldiery of one state begins to leave the
cities the rival political factions will surely
begin fighting among themselves. I shall
be away from the country for some time,
until the troubles have quoted down some.
what ANYWAY"