The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-04-24

! ened by q fearful changing OF
bells, az II ten thousand fire
alarms had been set on At
once. There was nothing un-
usual In this, for 1t was only the
sounding of the 8 o'clock mass from
the cathedral across the plaza; but
while | was still rubbing my sleepy
eyes, the terrific explosion Of bomb
nearly lifted me from the bed. writes
F. F. Soaring in the New York Even
Ing Post, under San Salvador date,
Thinking that a new revolution had
broken out, l hastily scrambled into
my clothes, when the strains OF the
national anthem smcte my ears. Won
dering why national anthems are al
ways made impossible tunes that no
one can sing, fell into mental argu-
ment with myself as to why Dixie =
but another bomb exploding cut IT
short
1t was only the anniversary OF the
death Of the great Central American
patriot, General Barrios
And they killed him for thanks.
said the fat Dutch proprietor Of the
hotel
THAT was quite consistent" re-
| piled, "even Salvador does not have
monopoly of that particular virtue.
know of other countries--it seems to
me | recall one Dewitt of Holland. In
times gone by?"
found much excitement In the
plaza, after l had escaped the wrath
OF the Dutchman. Around the beautl-
full equestrian statue of General Bar
rios, in the center, were gathered
company of veterans. The scene re-
minded me of Grand Army reunion
in the United States. Stacked arms
filed the walks, and grizzied veterans
sat about on the benches talking OF
old times. They wore uniforms OF
blue, trimmed with red. Libertad
Muerta (Aiberty or Death) was the
Inscription on the broad ribbons en-
twined about their straw hats. At the
corners OF the pedestal of the statue,
four OF the old fellows mounted guard
at the sound of the trumpet. Some
had shoes; others were in their bare
feet. Each hour they were relieved
by others, for the ceremonies con
tinued the entire day from sunrise to
sunset.
Barrios 1t was that united Central
America; but he was shot In the city
of San Salvador in 1868. and the un
ion separated.
Rain That 10 Really Rain.
Never had l seen 1t rain until
came to Salvador. The other evening
we called upon q friend about a BLOCK
and a half from the hotel; while there
the rains descended and the foods
J came. In a few minutes the street
was a river from curb to curb, at leas
two feet deep. The rain stopped: bu'
J the waters from the mountains thai
surround the city now filled tht
streets, and we we're prisoners, unable
to reach the hotel across the way.
By and by a curious continuance
consisting of long board with wheels
on one end, was pushed into place
and we crossed dryshod. ! noticed
that on every crossing these rescuinl
, vehicles had mysteriously appeared.
; had very pleasant interview Will
| the new president, Senior Melendez, a
his private residence. 1t took place
in the same room where, last Decem
Der. visited the then president, Seno
/ Araujo 1t produced quite sensation
|. to sit on the same chair and converts
with his successor. and / recalled hi
: violent death, which took place in tn
a Plaza Bolivar In February last. 1t wa
curious TO note that wires had beel
tied about all OF the statuary In tn
i room. and everything else that coul,
topple over. on account of the earth
4 quakes. This city has been destroye'
: once or twice by the earthquakes. 70
q they continually occur.
q The whole country is volcanic, an
|, Izalco, which is seen on approaching
the port of Aca1utla, 10 constantly sc
!, tive. They call 1t here the safet
!, valve of the country. 1t began as
: small mound in 1923, but now Is yer,
!. high mountain Every five minutes
cloud OF smoke pours out, and mount
/, higher and higher. and then the sur
ply Is shut OF from the crater. Tn
breeze from the Pacific quickl
: catches the cloud and blows 1t away
and then, to all appearances. tn
mountain IN the Same as those abou
Il, when suddenly out spurts a clou
II steam. and then the smoke 1t
, u regular as clock.
CoTee is the basis Of wealth Of thi