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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-04-10

The settler usually finds some
part of his homestead that is easily
cleared of light timber and under
brush, to which is set out in or
chards. 1t is a common sight TO
see four-year-old trees breaking
with large, twenty-ounce apples;
clusters of large plume or prunes as
large as hens eggs, cherries, pears
and peaches, straw berries and every
variety of small fruit grows to enor-
nous size, of delicious flavor; tex
ture OF which is solid, standing ship
ping without bruising. A good
deal of this fruit was shipped east
last season by the car lot, and met
with marked notice by the whole
sale merchants, as being equal, and
often superior to that ofthe eastern
or middle states in firmness and
flavor.
While such soil is essentially
adapted to fruit raising, many of
the settlers have made splendid
timothy. clover and grain fields in
addition to their fruit and vegetable
industries. 1t has been conceded
by expert gardeners that for amount
raised and for excellent quality and
size, that very few sections of the
Union is its equal, and is surpassed
by none.
This land can be secured at ex-
ceptionally low figures and on rea-
sonable terms in forty acre lots or
more, to suit the purchaser. Such
essential conditions are exception
ally favorable with those of moder-
ate means with which to secure a
home, as well as for those who are
III search OF large tracts OF fertile
soil for colonization purposes.
The timber on this bench land,
as we'll as that adjacent to the Koot-
enai Valley, is the largest visible
source of wealth to the settler at
the present time. 1t consists of
yellow pine, fir, tamarack, white
pine, cedar, spruce and cottonwood,
all of which is of the the finest
quality and size. Throughout this
belt there are numerous large
streams which afford an ample sup
ply of water in the spring of the
year for floating the timber to the
Kootenai river. The enormous
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-04-10
Il. SWUNG Her No More.

1t was at suburban dance. and the
room was crowded, so much 30 that 1t
was difficult to get round In the waltz
without bunking into other couples
every few moments. A young man
grew tired Of It at last and thought he
would suggest sitting out the rest Of
the dance; so. hurting out the f1rst
words that came into his head, he said
to his partner:
II say, there isn't room to swing 4
cat round here. Let's sit 1t out!'--
London Answers.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-04-10
Grinoo sonus In -.

In the gringo days, the days Of old,
the days Of gold, the days of 40,
amusements and recreation In Califor-
MIA could only be found in the mining
towns when strolling singer made
an appearance in some saloon, the ad
mission fee paid by frequent visits to
the bar. The words were set to well
known ballad tunes, and II the singer
caught on" he or she was rewarded
by small nuggets thrown on the Inn
provised table stage. AS the old record
says, they were sung with great APP
plause," to which was added the land
lords warning call, Come. come,
gents, don't let the barkeeper 60 to
sleep."-"Out West"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-04-10

under the free government home
stead and and stone and tim Der
acts, left. The purchasers of the
odd sections, which are grants to
the Northern Pacific railway,
seldom reside on such. There is
not more than one third of such
area settled upon.
Fruit growers in this section of
the country ars fortunate in hav-
ing selected for their fruit ranches
locality where the nature of the
soil and the climate condition are
go we'll adapted to the cultivation
of all temperate zone varities of
fruits and vegetables. AS is the
case in the more widely known
fruit raising sections of Wenatchee
and North Yakima. The soil is
what is known as volcanic ash"
This is recognized as producing the
largest and best favored varities,
while the lack of need of the ex-
tensive irrigation required in the
aforementioned localities makes
the labor great deal lighter and
the cost of production correspond
ingly less.
AS an instance of what can be
accomplished by proper methods
we take results obtained by one
extensive grower near Boomers
Ferry. Apples, of course, are the
main crop and many different var
tiles are shown. The fruit is abso-
lutely without blemish and the
orchards without enemy. Worms
are unknown, in fact, the owner
had standing offer to his pickers
last fall of 500 dollars to the one
who would bring in piece of
worm eaten fruit. One box of
strawberries exhibited showed
eleven purely favored berries
making the full quart. Peaches
weigh as high as four ounces
and ANKLES twenty six Cranes
are as purely favored as any to be
found in any of the vineyards of
the east or south, to sum up moth
ing in the fruit line, Indigenous
to similar climate, will not give
the best of results providing ap-
proved and up-to-date methods
combin ed with the care necessary
for success in any line here given.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-04-10
The Kootenai Valley

the quality of the soil and its
environments.
On both sides of the bottoms
mentioned for distance Of so
miles, at an elevation of from 100
to 200 feet is great table land
covered with luxurious growth of
merchantable pine, fir, cedar and
tamerack. This covers plain of
about 100000 acres, most of which
is level or slightly rolling, while
some of it is less broken and hilly.
1t extends from the river bottoms
back to the high mountains which
rise majesticelly in the back
ground. While gravel and stone
may be found in many portions of
this area, the greater portion of it
contains neither stone nor gravel.
The soil is a light loan with a
good sub-soil, which retains mois-
ture. But in certain localities it
is of black loan with clay SUBJ
soil. Many creek, large and small,
run down from the mountains,
and through lateral valleys, fur
nish a good quantity of cold un-
contaminated water for the use of
those who will occupy the land.
Some of the larger of these streams
tumbling over cataracts, will fur
nish power for all purposes as soon
as capital learns of the extraordin-
airy advantages they offers for such
industries. In addition to these
streams, there are numerous lakes
and perpetual flowing springs scat
tered over this area, furnishing
excellent pure water for domestic
use. Where these are not found
wells have been dug, varying in
depth from ten to fifty feet. What
has been said of the ownership OF
the Kootenai Valley bottom lands
is also true OF this tract. 1t is only
within the past fvs or six years
that such have been settled upon.
Land in the Kootenai Valley can
be purchased from SIS to $40 per
acre, making an average of about
$15 per acre.
There is very little percentage Of
this land which is open for filing
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-04-10
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT

You will find in this department. complete line of I'm
derwear, Pants Hosiery Shirts, Hats, Caps, etc., Blank
ets Comforters Pillows also Trunks, Valses and Suit
Cases.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02
Ingram

A very quiet wedding was solemn;zsd
at the home of Mr. ] H Fr1tts yesterday
morning at g. 80 o'clock. when his daugh-
ter. Miss Elizabeth Maude. was joined
in marriage to Mr. Henry f Ingram, Of
Harpers Perry. Rev t Williams fiji
ciating. The bride wore handsome
gray London smoke tailored suit with
gloves to match. and beautiful picture
hat, and carried a boquet of bride 5
roses he house was tasteiuIly deeora-
ted with potted plants and cut flowers.
The bride aud groom passed under AZ
arch of autumn leaves while Mrs L Nj
Baker played the wedding march The
wedding was witnessed only bv their
most intimate friends and relatives -
Following the marriage ceremony an
elegant wedding breakfast was St ed, -
Many valuable presents We're rec eived by
the young couple. Mr. and Mrs In9ram
left on the II:Io & o train. lots of
best wishes following them. for Staun
ton. Va. where they will make thei1
home
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02
Dr.. Irving II McCG nneII

This community was shocked late
Monday evening when the announce
ment came by telegraph of the sudden
death at his home in Washington. of DR..
irving H. Mcconnell well-know and
prosperous surgeon of that city. after an
illness of two DAYS of Bright's disease.
DIR. Mcconnell was born IN Washington
twenty-seven years ago Hewas grad
nate of Washington and Lee University,
and had succeeded in building up large
and lucrative practice for so young a
man. in his native city. For a time he
was one of the surgeons of the Ba ltimore
and Ohio medical staff. Dr. Mcconnell
was well and favorably known here from
his early youth. spending his vacations
here for many years. He married Miss
Helen Burleigh, daughter of Mr.. Thos.
I. Burleigh, of this place. Besides his
widow. he is survived by his father and
mother and one sister. His remains We're
brought to this place and inferred in
Harper Cemetery on Wednesday morn
ipg.-Harpers Ferry Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

ALL TRAINS DAIl.9 EXCEPT SUNDAY.
For WINCHESTER g. STRASBURG
JUNCTION. Depart sag a. m. (mix.
ED, 10 a. m, OF p. m, 7.36 p. M.
Winchester only. Arrive !. 90 night
6.43 a. IN. Winchester onlyl 1912 a.
m, g 43 pm.
For HARRISONB URG & STAUN
TON, Depart 3.23 a. M (mixed), rI.Io
a M. OF P. m, (Harrisonburg). Ar.
rive 1872 night. ro.I2 a, m. 40 p. m.
For LEXINGTON. Depart II,Io a. m.
Arrive 81 night 10 IA am. Z. az p. m.
For HARPERS FERRY. Depart I. az
a, m. Except Monday 43 a. m,
1912 a. m, 6 A. p. 10, Arrive I 23 a.
m, 10 a. M. OF D. m 7 80 p. m.
For HAGERSTOWN and Way sta.
tons. Depart 6.l3 q. m, 1912 a. m.
Arrive lilo p. NJ
For FREDERICK WASHINGTON.
BALTIMORE ard Way Stations, De-
part 6.43 a. m, Ip.l2 a. m 6.43 p. m.
Arrive H. 10 a. m.
Far MARTINSBURG and Way Sta
tons. Depart 6 a. a. m. Arrive 7.36
p. m.
For CHICAGO. COLUMBUS and
w II EELlNG, Depart b.43 P. m. Ar
rive II.IO a. m.
For PITTSBURG, 4 .part 1912 am,
6.43 p. m.
Arrive 6 OF p. m.
For WASHINGTON. BALTIMORE,
PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK,
Depart 6.43 a. m, 10. II a. m, s AZ p.
m. and I.32 night Except Monday.
Arrive ITO a. m. 3 o7p. M, 7. 90 p. m.
For CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS and
LOUISVILLE, Depart Io.Ia a. M,
1882 m Except Monday Arrive ITO
a. m, 6.o7 pm.
W. A. SPENt LER, Ticket Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02
Meredith-=MCG

A special dispatch to the Baltimore
Sun from New York, saws: 1.-THE wed
ding is announced of ii : Rose Nc.
Clone, formerly of Baltimof0, to Mr..
Thomas I. Meredith, of Prince William
county, Virginia, at the Catholic church
of st. Joan Batiste in East seventy
sixth street last Saturday afternoon.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. Letellier in the presence of a few
witnesses, including the brides broth
ers, Messrs. John ]. McGlone, secreta-
ry of the Atlantic Transport Line; l. V.
McGlone, secretary to Mr.. Thomas F.
Ryan, and Attorney George A. Nc
Clone" Miss McGlone was formerly
from Harpers Ferry and taught for
some years in this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02
s54a1Zly .ss:II64I llzslEZzE2

4 merry iate resting Sunday scpssul II
stituts Is beipg held with The Bkitls
Church Of Charles Town. beginning 70
day. Key Joseph 7 Waits. u v'Faiuia
Sunday School Secretary and Lecturer
is present. The program for the TIRES
days Is as follows:
Tuesday. $50 p m. devotional fxsr-
cises, 3:4s p m. lecture. The Scope Of
Sunday School Organization: 4:3o j nj.
conference; 7:3o p m, devotional exer.
cises; 7:45 p m. lecture. The Text Book
of the Sunday School; conference.
Wednesday. $3.50 p m. devotional ex-
ercises; 3.45 p m. lecture. The Elemen-
tary Pupil; conference; 7.3o p m. devo-
tional exercises; 7:45 p m. The Adde'S
cent Period; conferences
Thursday. $50 p m. devotional exer-
cises; 3:4s p M, lecture. The Art of
Teaching; conference; 1870 p m. deyo-
tional Exercises; 7:45 p m. The Euiist-
ment of Adults; conference.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
Sunday School, workers to attend and
participate in the work of the Institute.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Mr. William Henry Harrison Roper, a
well-knowu farmer of this county, died
Sunday morning after brief illness, at
his residence near Charles Town, aged
10 wears. He was widower and is sur
vived by one son. Mr. Marshall Roper,
of Brunswick, Md, and three daughters,
Mrs N H Hale, of Charles Town; Mrs
Andrew GLAZE. of Washington City, and
Miss Alice Roper. at home. Funeral
services were hsld at his late residence
Yesterday afternoon, conducted by Kew
DR. A c Hopkins. after which the re-
mains were inferred in the Roper lot in
Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Miss Annie Dillow, who resides on
the east side of the river, who came to
town Tuesday shopping, was at one
time during the day almost certain that
package of dry goods that represented
several dollars, had disappeared to re-
turn no more. The young lady did
her dealing at the Racket Store, and
after getting through with her pnrcha-
ses left the package on the counter for
safe-keeping while she went on an err
rand down town. On her return it was
at once discovered that the goods were
gone. Notifying Mr.. Benz. Riddleber-
ger, the proprietor, of her loss, that
gentleman began an investigation, who
after driving out to Rippon found the
package at the house of Mr.. Dunn,
who had taken it home by mistake.
The object of this notice is to show the
vigilance displayed by our merchants III
protecting their customers from loss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02
Overco.t Weather Here at Last

Necessity. your last excuse, is now gone.
In your hurry to buy, don't choose haphaz-
ard If you come here direct. you're per-
fectly safe. You can't go wrong on styl
you can't go wrong on quality, and you will
get the most value for your money. Ours
is an immense stock. There isn't anything
in fabrics that is wanted that is not here
There's no fashionable effect missing. The
line starts at $50 and ranges up to $4,000.
and at every price the value is the best.
KAHN's, Sader Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02
Your Winter Reading.

The nights are growing longer and the
coy hearth suggests something to read
We want to remind you that we receive sub
scriptions to all magazines and newspapers
at prices as low as you see them advertised
anywhere, either single or in combination.
We have added some new books to the
library which you may read for ten cents
and you are allowed to keep the book a
week.
@ REARn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Get your garbage cans from Coleman.
Steel watering troughs at Cooke j. Phil
lips.
Dandy clothes for young men at VIM
Kahn's
New fall dress goods and 81 ks at Palm
baums'.
Wall will sell baby beef at cts. up. What
shame
See the oil heating stoves at Cooke &
Phiilips's.
School children's stockings. a good quail
ty. See Llndis.
Wanted-Horse hides, beef hides, hog
hides, sheep skins, etc. c. f. Wall.
See us before buying ladies'. misses and
children's coats. G + Edmundson
If you are thinking of buying ladies' tailor
made suits give us call G K Edmundson.
For sale, nicely painted second hand
carriage, in good repair Apply to Frank
A. chute.
For sale or Rent g room house on
Bloomery Pike, possession given at once.
Apply to G. f. Wall Co.
House seekers for April 1, 1910. will do
well to consult G H Hagley. Choice of Is
dwellings for rent; also a small farm,
Western Union Telegraph Company. Tele-
phones: jefferson County 1903; American
Union 101.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

sN2TF
Schedule in Eff 81 June Goth, 1909.
TRAINS LEAVE CH ARLgs Town. w. Va.
No. -. sOUTtlBOUND.
o ~ ~ For Basic. Natural Bridge.
. II d. III Roanoke. Bristol and IN
termediate stations. Pull.
man Sleeper to Knoxville,
Connects al Roanoke with
st tluis Express. Through
Pu man sleeper 70 Culnm-
No. q. bus Cafe Car.
90 ForS.heBandoah and all inter.
200 p. m. nee ate points.
No. %. NoRTaBoUND.
o.5o =, For Hagsrstown and inter-
y ~ d. III met late stations Connects
at shenandoah Junction
with b. Il O. for Washing
ton Also connects 50 Ha-
gerstown with @. " Rail-
road for Harrisburg sud
No. IA. points north.
roc =, FOR Hagerstown and inter.
20 T. H. mediate stations. Through
Sleeper via Hagerstown 70
New York.
LEAVE SHENANDOAH JUNCTION.
o.1s -, For Basic, Buena Vista, Ro-
.fo d. H. anoke. East Kadford, Blue
field, Tazeweli, Norton, Po-
calonfas. Pullman Sleeper
TO Gary, W. Va.
o.o5 ~, For HAgerstewu and the
: ID q. IL north Pullman Sleeper 70
Philadelphia.
Rates schedules and additional information
furnished npon application to Agents Of ths
Company. or NJ ShAod,
W. B. BEVlLL, Irav. fsss- agent
Gen1 Pass. Agent Roanoke. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Have you consulted H. c. Getzendanner
& Co. about your winter coal supply? We
handle the best grades of Anthracite and
soft coal. and prices are especially attractive
now. Don't put off placing your orders
until prices begin to advance in the fall.
w. II. LOCKE, Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

If you buy your dry batteries from Kyle
you will get results; he handles none but
the best. just received another fresh bar.
rel J. W. KYLE. w. II. Tel Co.
Jefferson County Phone 'oS. Amer Union
Phone lOl. I012-2t*
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

For Rent-Fiye room house with garden
and summer kitchen on Bloomery pike.
Possession given November lst Apply to
C. T. Wall 60.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

The order of Eastern Stars of Shenan-
doah Junction will serve supper, oysters
ard ice cream in Odd Fellows Hall
during Thanksgiving week, commencing
Wednesday, November "a, 1900. A
musical program has been arranged
The public is cordially invited. All
members of Eastern Star Order and the
Masonic fraternity are requested to at
tend. COMMITTEE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Just received a carload of galvanized
roofing rolled. v-crimped and corrugated
Also carload of Peach bottom slate. VIM
Philips Sons
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

If you want to make that boy happy. buy
him a toy Electric Engine. They can be
run with one dry battery. l have them for
sale very cheap. j. W. KYLE.
Oct Ie-2t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

III uying your fan suit II his Store you
have the Satisfaction Of knowing it's High
Art sult--fhat meaHs best III Saaleiial. style.
gIoI ktlalleL.in and j. W.n Kahn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

The smart new fall and winter models of
High Art Clothing are ready for those men
who like to get first pick" 1t will pay
you to choose now-our stock contains 20
much that will please your taste and your
pocket book. VIM Kahn. Sad r block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

II you want nice fresh clean groceries
give US call. We can supply you with any
thing in the grocery line, at right prices
z. FRANK RosEMUs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

For Sale. desirable arm. well improved
running water. near Charles Town. 225 acres,
A bargain. Enquire at SPIaIT OFFIcE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Kool. kumfortable. serviceable clothes
for men and boys.
GEO G MARsTELLER,
tsne Price Clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Washington Sunday Star contains later
news than ans ether paper reaching Charles
Town. All dealers sell it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Money to Loan in sums TO suit on rea
estate security. Apply to
john t. PoRTERFIsLD.
Attorney-at-Taw.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Wanted. secondhand store counter
cheap for cash, State size and price to
PearInan. the photographer, Charles Town
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Our safe deposit vaults are provided with
a suite of rooms. They afford convenient
places to which patrons may retire to exam
inc their papers or to transact any other
business. You are at liberty to make APP
pointments with friends to meet them here
for consultation. By so doing you avoid
the annoying Interruptions to which you
might otherwise be exposed.
FARMERS Il Mel CHANTS DEPOSIT Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

For sale cheap, one yellow pine Front
Door, 7x3; lot secand hand Paving Brick.
G. N Coleman
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Let Pearman develop and print youf 10
dak films Res results 1t city pricss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

Money 70 Loan on approved real
aecuritys q. ~. Beltzhoover. X.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

DR.. j. b. Chamberlain, Opt0metrist,
Of Martinsburg, will be at The jefferson
hotel on Saturday, November 6, 1909. Have
your eyes examined free and glasses fitted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-02

servsees ii ST James Catholic "a
lsand.is az each month Il i. n.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-08-29
A MISTAKEN IDEA.

A story has emanated from Wash
ington to the effect that the state de-
partment had possessed itself of the
means of insuring peace in Central
America, and this wonderful achieve
ment. according to the story, is based
upon an arrangement for refunding
the national debt OF Honduras so that
its control will pass into American
hands. The idea, no doubt, is that
the holding of this debt in the Uni
ted States win give this country the
right to intervene in Honduras to pre-
serve the peace whenever revolu-
ton threatens on the pretext of pro-
teeting The American creditors of
the republic.
1t Is also reported that American
interests have also secured control Of
the bonded debt of Guatemala, ard
that, therefore, that country can be
similarly eoerced. AS Costa Rica is
the nearest neighbor TO the Panama
canal this country would feel iusti-
fed at any time in coercing that re-
public to keep the peace in the inter-
est. Of the quiet of our canal zone
Is 1t any wonder that the Latin
American people hate and detest
Americans and entertain lively fear
that we harbor Interior designs
against their independence? While it
is conceded that turbulence in Cen
trail America is undesirable and
hurts general business interests, this
country ras no right whatever TO in
terfere In that part Of the world. 1t
is also entirely wrong to lump the
whole of Central America together as
turbulent zone; as matter of fact
the troubles in recent years have been
confined mainly to Honduras and Mic
arsgua. Even Guatemala and Salva-
dor have been fairly peaceable. while
Costa RIGA has been as quiet as or
DERBY and as progressive in every re-
spect as any American state
Ii Americans generally entertain