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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
CITY NOTES.

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The mocking bird TITLED low trembling
note,
VI nqnld sweetness from ms swelllng tnoat
eyes
Looked long-untn her heart sent up flush
That dyed her pale cheek with a crimson
T rrisoned i, ~, no1ro bar finger tins.
While close I drew her rounded. Welding
form,
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-i'i { ''iii Se0'eA oS''
Lake "eir TINS morning
lloh' DiSiioP was Ill Town yeS'el
""S'
There were no cases before the Mayor
yesterday.
Winfield Walker, Esq, of Jacksonville,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. C. K. Monroe, of New York, pub
Usher of the Florida Annual. passed
through the town Yesterday.
Artae;an wells saaro n ba +ba fashion
now. Several are being bored. and mum
bers are talking of having them.
T,,dc,o u NJ yror,, hoe hoo, oo,, f,,ad f.,
his roen, forsovoroi dove worry oicL W.
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NJ II Nroaiuo u-to bo. hoou j.
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engineer Garter litle ii0o pun up d Vi
awning III lioii' u MS ol'Ge' oil l ii'
S'reeU' anu ms io'''i no" lo'A' 90 0o'i o.
d cucumber
Our girls are wearing the high hats
What is sweeter than loaf OF sugar un
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
To Whom 1t May Concarn.

PALATKA, FLA, May 5, 1884.
We, the undersigned citizens of Put
nam county, do heartily condemn the
action of Benjamin Harrison, County
Judge and Justice of the Peace, in SEN
fencing A. Knight to forty days confne-
ment in the county Jail without allow
ing him the alternative of paying a fine
and the costs.
And we also think that the sentence
was in excess of the offence committed
nnder the circumstances as sworn to in
the court by competent witnesses.
(Signed) E. w. GREEN.
n. 0. DAVIS.
E. S. GROOMs.
A. P. CANOvA.
w. a. MERRYDAY.
WIN. IvERS, Foreman.
Jurors in the above case.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
Clean Up Lots.

The city ordinances in order to keep
the city in perfectly healthy condition
requires the owners and occupants of
lots within the corporate limits to keep
their premises in a clearly condition, and
clear of all rubbish and trash. George
Turner, the City Marshal, requests us to
ask the citizens tc put their places in
proper condition, as he has been ordered
to report all violation of the ordinance.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
AGENTS. FOR THE NEWS.

The following gentlemen are the authorized
agents of THE PALATKA DAILY AND WEEKLY
NEWS. in their several localities:
w X. Dewitt, San Mateo.
W G. Valentine, Nashua.
G. S. Packard, Welaka.
r. NJ Bard, Norwalk.
] Il Marshall, Fruitland, Fla.
J / McCallum, Orange Mills, Fla.
A. B. Bartlett, Georgetown.
Daniel Darling, Drayton Island.
Il. Z. Higley, Lake George.
J. L. Burton, Crescent City.
J. G. Strickland, Interlachen.
A. MunFoe, McMeekin.
VIM. G. Braddock, Seville.
J. S. COwdon, st. Augustine.
II. A. Yogelbach, MelrOse.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
Excursion to Lake Weir.

The committee in charge went in the
rooms of Mr.. Volt last night and per-
fected all arrangements. The train will
leave Palatka at seven sharp, and much
enjoyment is anticipated. The commit
tee with S. J. Kennerly, chairman, at its
head will be along, and contribute all in
their power to its success.
Come one, come all!
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
Magistrate in The State VS.. A. Knigh
EIoping With Married Negro.

EIOpIng with a Married Negro.
New York Times.
BEEMERvILLE, n. J., May 1.-The peo-
pie here to-day were greatly excited over
the elopement of a white schoolgirl, Miss
Amanda Ayers, daughter of c. D,
Ayers, with a negro named Henry
Adams. The girl was about IA years of
age, rather pretty and attended the vii
lage school. She has always heretofore
been of good reputation. She left her
home last evening on pretense of visiting
a neighbor and has not been seen since.
Her failure to return greatly alarmed
her parents, who began an immediate
search. When they discovered that the
negro had also disappeared the neighbors
all turned out and a lively search was
made all night for the missing couple.
Nothing has been heard from them yet.
The negro is known as BLACK Hank, :
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
Office of County Judge of J
Putnam County.

PALATKA, FLA, May 9Th, 1884.
Before me, Benz. Harrison, County
Judge and Justice of the Peace, appeared
A. Knight, who, being duly sworn, says
and depOseth as follows:
That in a conversation with Mr.. Nil
Ter, one of the States attorneys, stated
that he thought that the sentence impos-
ed upon him by BENZ. Harrison, a
Justice of the Peace in and for said coun-
ty, was very excessive.
A. KNIGHT,
Sworn to and subscribed before me on
this May 9th. 1884
BENZ. HARRISON.
County Judge.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Nothing like it, Purchase the Orange Tree
Cultivator. New Spring Harrow, Steel Plows
with all the fixtures, Farm and Garden Tools
and Implements, COnart & Gardner Wheel
barrows Step LADDERS, Hardware, Crockery,
Willow, Wood and Tin Ware, Harness, Saddlery,
all ut THE Family StOre.''
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

At the Putnam Pharmacy, Neroli Cologne,
prepared from u choice recipe. Odenta, an
excellent preparation for the teeth. Recon-
mended by the best dentists. Prescriptions
compC. led with absolute accuracy at all
hours OF the day and night.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

and was already married to one of his
own race. He has two children. Ere
quent threats of lynching are made. The
young lady's parents are well to do and
respectable residents of Sussex county.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

WEBB & NICHOLS are the agents at Palatka
for all lands and lots at Welshton. Those
wishing lots near the depot, at first price, must
apply soon. Step into Webb & Nichols and
take a look at the plat.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Observation-Disclosures

Solicited on all interesting topics throughout
the state. We will be especially grateful for
all local items of interest to the public. News
sent by wire should be abbreviated when prac-
ticable, and sent after o'clock, p. m, address
ed to PALATKA DAILY NEWS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

SEWING MACHINE SUPPLIEs.-Needles of all
kinds for from cent to IA a piece, oil sc. pei
bottle and the improved genuine Singer Ma
chine. Call at the Singer office, next door to
p. D. L. G. BROWN, Agt.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Now is the time to puff 1.-The Family Store
by using their Choice Brand Cigar After
Always, Spanish Cheroot, and Our Oar
ling's. r. r. REID,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

The thermometer at the Moragne Pharmacy
registered yesterday II degrees at a. m; 81
degrees at L IN. and rs degrees at p. IN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

THE HARNETT HOUSE. SAvANNAH.-VisitOrs
to Savannah, Ga, will find the Harnett House
a comfortable and desirable stopping place,
where the uniform excellence of the table Is a
subject of general remark while the price is
only 81 per day.-Chicago National Hotel Re
DOrtpr.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

B. NJ. Miller, Esq. who was associated
with Calhoun, ellis & Calhoun for the
plaintiff in The State of Florida vs. A.
Knight, called to see us, and asked that
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Lard Oil, Paint, Lead, Varnishes,
Brushes, Turpentine, Mineral Sperm, Cylinder
and Black Oil, Sand-Paper, Brown and White
Clues is at THE Family StOre''
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

To THE PUBLIC.-Mr. Lewis does not deliver
bread for us any more Mr.. GOodsOn will de-
liver it in future himself.
Respectfully.
HENRY A. MEYER s. Co.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

If you want protection purchase Herring
Safes. 5. A. MARTEN, Agent, Palatka.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

BOARD.-Furnished rooms with or without
board at the honse lately occupied by Mr.,
Richardson. corner First and Railroad streets
Also table board.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Go to DaltOn's Wood Yard. at corner of
River and Front streets, for Wood sawed and
split TO suit customers.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Money to loan on first-class security. In
quire of
JUDGE THOMPSON.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

KEUKA DEPOT.-Ticket and freight agency
established by Florida southern Ry. office in
the Keuka Family Store.
r. r. REID s. Son Agents.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

THE NEWS publ ish his absolu te denial of
the assertion sta ted in Mr.. knights Aft
! dayit.-ED. News.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Go to Dalton's Wood Yard, at corner of
River and Front streets, for Wood sawed and
split to suit customers.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

My Choice Stock of Family Can Goods and
some new brands always introduced to please
the customers of The Family Store"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
Reading Notices.

DAY BOARD.-GOod table, rates reasonable
MRS. T. MORRELLE, 3rd & Laurel SITS.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

First-class Groceries, at very low prices, are
being sold at McLaury & Co.'S new store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Go to Dalton's Wood Yard, at corner of
River and Front streets, for Wood sawed and
'plit to suit customers.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Full line of paints always on hand at L..
Meyers paint store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Sign painting and carriage painting a spe-
cialtY at L. Movers paint store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Can be purchased at F. C. COCHRANE'S
NEWS STAND, at the Post Office.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Just the incest Boquet Creamy Butter and
heese at the Family Store. r. K. REID.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Mechanics S. II. f. & III. Co.
Regular meeting Thursday evening at
the Engine House.
PHILIP J. MANUCY,
Foreman of the Hose.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Fresh up-river Oranges. very fine quality,
received every day. at Tomkins & Weeks, on
the wharf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

For artistic signs see J. H. Merryday,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

The office If THE DAILY NEWS is located
on Water stfeet, in the new building next to
Reid's general store.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

Attention Taxpayers.
| am now in Palatka to make the as
sessments. JOHN w. WOODS,
Tax-AssessOr.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07
The Daily News

PALATKA, FLA, MAY Z, 1884.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-07

If you want the best material and workman
ship when you paint, go to J. HI, Merryday.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-27
Within the Gate

RrsprvG March 23.-In a modest two
story dvelinr a. No. qG> North sixth
street resides Nclljc Hcmnebrtch. aged
fifteen. a ha1el.eyed olivc-complcHjorcd
girl who was baptized in the icy wafer,
Of the Schuy'k.ll river Sunday. Since
then she has be in trance, bu. o,r7.
so ally rcvives sufficiently to give the
most graphic dcsc-tp uf heaven.
Her .ui.tsr j. the Rev. M-. Mu,.
selmap, Of E-mAns, who i a pastor of
the Egauf.'cd Mean nj danom.a4.
lion. What the Rev. Mr.. Mu.sslman
considers strangely wonderfully s the
fact that the glrl since her trance shove
the gr,a.est knowlrdge OF Biblical
things, of which probably she had never
before read, aud uses language far su.
perior & ~ ...I she had ever en-
ployei p .as .a 1.- csent condition.
Rev. Mr.. NJ .~n- speaking Of
the strange case, saIa
"ShA told US that she was witnessing 2
all the beauties Of Heaven and described
TO US NIL that she saw. have no doubt
that she is now in the same condition
as was st. John when he was a witness
Of the wonders Of Heaven described in
the book Of Revelations. II IL given to
but few people 10 experience such .
manifestation, and ! believe that this
girl is divinely favored. She is
given a glimpse Of the great beyond so
she can tell US, her friends, all that she
saw.
During the reporters stay, Miss Hem
mebrich was. asked number of ques.
tions, all OF which she answered but
only in q whisper. Last evening the
reporter was informed that che spoke
while in this trance and described o.
length all that she had witnessed. Al
the reporter request. Rev Mr. Mulhol.
land asked her a number OF questions,
to which she replied about a. follows !
81 am in heaven. can see Jesus
and many beautiful angels. | don't
want to come back. The angels have
crowns on their heads and trumpets in
their hands. | hear the grandesi music.
The streets are all Of gold and every.
thing Is bsAu'ifnl snd brigh'. The
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angels crown are made Of lilies and
stars, and they are all dressed in white.
There is no sorrow over there" and as
she said this she murmued 80 nice
so nice"
When the reporter saw her the girl
was lying on a couch on the floor with
both arms extended. She would at times
outstretch, and che would say she was
"embracing Jesus" Her face would
light up with smile, and as Rev. Mr.
Musselmsn commenced to sing her fayo.
rite h,mn in a low tone, she clqsped her
hands with JOY and uttered exclama.
tions OF delight. She said she too was
blowing trumpet as she was going
through the golden streets of the new
Jerusalem, and suited the action to the
word by pretending to blow a trumpet.
The girls body is now rigid and stiii and
she is uncon,cious. Her mother was
baptized in the river yesterday after
noon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-27
Mediocrity Wins.

Judge Tourgee has been making a
canvass on his own account Of Repubii.
can preferences for the presidency, m.
ing not so much 10 get the personal
choice Of the N ,jority ~ to find out who
can most surely be- elected by polling
the popular judgment bs to that man
ho can get the most votes and lose
the icwest.n lie discovers that while
in different localities tie fret choice Va.
rics 20 ~ to show about an even scnti.
meut as 10 the most active support Of
the Republican in different places for
Blaine, Arthur, Logan, Sherman and
l. ncoln, opinion is pretty nearly unani.
nous that Lincolus nomination would
everywhere awaken the least hostility
or meet with the least apathy.
Judge Taurgee is right in his assump.
ton that the strongest nomination for
party to make il not necessarily that
OF the man who is the personal pref.
erencc OF the greatest number Of it's &C.
tive and resd,ng meuhcrs Far ,s ho
SAWS the very life which m,v have
piyen sucb , ma, .o ,,r.o . c,,Ir.,.;,no,
friend. ,nd cou,I pr.l,I.ili,, vo,,Id 81
so have given HIM an eou,lly i,,on.o
and or,iyc arr, oc .aa,,..,.
loss Of opeyo,s i, c,cb ,r,.r,..or.
single .,,,e may NOR. ,b,, I.,.,.' ,,,n
the .c,l. in mi. ,r.cto, Tt.',....
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-27
a Frightfal State OF Affairs

STARTLING Fpr0E1 vfur UY rur r.yvfr.
Trr INVESTIGATING Fpup auJs4aaAribNa
Arn,Nr ~ Y, March q Tie Sen.
a'c committee 90 public health, which
h,s been investigating ,hc alni era
tian- of fool. rr".sn'ed its report e..
5av. Tie committee has discovered
alarming Wholesale adultorations Of
food which are dangerous - the con.
sumner, and which are deyTcciatiur PRO.
pcrty in the rural districts. The aduI
teration of butter by tallow OIL. bone oil
and lard oil was found tn almost every
town and city in the State, and in an
amount e1uslinc half of tho produr-
ton ~ the natural article. tho imiia.
tion so disguised that often It can only
be detected by chemical analysis. Out
Of thirty samples of alleged butter pur.
chased by the committee in New York
only ten were genuine. No labels to
distinguish the pure from the bogus bur.
ter are displayed, as required by the
existing law. Bogus butter is largely
purchased by saloons, boardin z houses
and second-class botels. The cost of
manufacture ranges from twelve to
ghteen cents, the average being four.
teen cents. The manufacture in this
State is chiefly carried on in New York
and Brooklyn, several co onccrns man
ulacturins over 100000 pounds each
out Of fats brought from the West. from
France, and from Italy. The Bulk of
the bogus butter is manufactured in the
West and sold in New York. The dam.
age 10 the dairy products of the State il
estimated at from e, 100000 TO 10000.
0O0yearly. The committee csiimste that
100000 pounds Of the product are
soil annually in The State, and the
Legitimate business Is breaking up our
export butter trade. The use Of nitric
and sulphuric acids in dcodoriziug adul.
tcrated butter Is psrlcIl.riy con.
demned. rho living COW, assert the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-27
An Enthusiastic Endorsement.
CONAN. y. II, July IA. lS7g

CONAN. y. II, July IL. 1879.
Grxrs-whoever you are, | don't
know but | thank the Lord and feel
grateful to you 10 know that in this
world OF adulterntcd medicines there l.
ono compound that proves and does all
1t advertises to do. and more. -Four
years ago | had a slight shock Of palsy.
which unnervcd me 20 such an extent
that tie least excitement would max Q
me shake like the ague. last Nav |
wes induced to try Hop Biiters. fused
one bottle, but did not see any change
another did so change my nerves that
they are now rs steady a. they ever
were. II used 70 take both hands 10
write, but now my good right hand
writes this. Now, ifyou continue 10
manufacture as honest and good an
article as you do, YOU will accumulate
an honest fortune, and confer the
greatest blessing on your fellow .mcn
that was ever conferred on mankind.
Ttx BuRCH.
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New York's Bad Officials.
INDICTMENTS roUSp AGAINST FlvE or ruEM
ANB THEY ARE ARRESTED,

NEw YoRk, March 2l.-The grand
jury of the Court of oyer and Terminer
to day made prcsentment against Sher.
i'll Davidson Tor illegally charging
expenses TO the city. The charges are
the same as those made by the lerisla.
tive committee.
Following the presentmcnt Of the
Grand jnry this afternoon five indict.
ments were handed to Judge Barrett in
the Court OF oyer and Termiuer against
a. many city officials. Warrants were
Immediately issued by the magistrate
and the prisoners were arrefted aud
brought before him. They were: Shcr.
III Alexander V. Davidson; Warden
james Bowe, OF Ludlow street jan;
Deputy Warden Philip Herman; Dcpu-
ty Sheriff and Order Of Arrest Clerk
David MoGonig,l aud Jacob Weflheim.
or, clerk in the ShcriG's Office. shcr.
iE Davidson Is charged E three indict
mcuts found agaust him, with extog
ton, grand larceny in the second degree
and malfcSsance IN Office during the
months OF October, November and
December lut. Warden B1we is
charged with perjury in making false
atiidaviis as 10 the number OF prisoners
in the jail during the mon h Of Sep
tember lsst whose support is charged to
the city. Against Deputy Warden
KeirAn are found four indictment for
forgery in the second degree, charging
him Ui:h forging the names of alleged
employees Of the jail in order TO draE
the wages due them. Deputy Sheriff
AoGonig,l is charged with eXoTtion in
charging fee OF $2G.7j TO william
Roemer, a prisoner in his custody in
January last, when he was only EMIT.
led to charge 6fty cents Jacob Werth.
elmer whose case has already been be.
fore the public since the Grst sitting Of
the Roosevelt committee, is charged
with perjury in making false sfiidayits
"a to the number Of prisoner. convey
ed by him.
Judge narrc't fixed the bail st 5000
IN the case OF each Of the prisoners, with
the exception Of MoGonigal, whose bail
was Fixed at 5000 They all Obtained
hond-mou who were ccptth'c 20 tho
district attorney aud were discharged
rom custody.
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committee cannot compete with the
dead hog. Tho committee also find
that 100000 out Of the 500, 600 qusrts Of
milk furnished New York daily in 1882
were water or skim milk. The com.
mittee recommended the appoin tment
OF State inspector of milk, and also
recommended that the officials to be
chosen 10 enforce anti adulleration
laws be selected from and represent
daily interests.
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lean capital.
Public policy aud business necessity
both demand that these commercial
highways be supplemented by grand
trunk line extending from the City OF
Mexico through the Central and South
American States. IL is no mere senti.
ment, butthe expression ofa demopstra
bic fact that 1.-THE tidal wave of ma
terial development" as Mr.. Anders on
in his recent work on Mexico terms il
(Which is now sweeping over that
country. will never cease its flow until
ii has crossed Tehuantepec aud spread
its progressive influence" TO the south.
ern half of the Continent.
The annual foreign commerce Of the
Spanish.American States is over 5000,
100000 in value, and il is discreditible
to American enterprise that about three
fourths of this trade is controlled 10y
Europe. To reach it We must have
transportation facilities by land,
The Cockrell bill, now pending in the
Senate provides for the appointment Of
a commission to visit the Central and
American States, one of the special OBJ
ject of which has reference to the ques
ton of railway inter.communicalion.
This, indeed, is the vital point Of the
bill, and is a step in the right direction
II can be taken none too promptly in
interest of American commerce. To
control the open and important, but
partially supplied, markets of Spanish.
America is an object worthy of the high.
est craftsmanship.
Our commercial supremacy in Mexico
shortly to become established. A similar
progressive police should be adopted in
order to secure more intimate trade re.
lations with the fourteen Republics he
yond.
The projected Three Americas rail
way not many years ago ridiculcd as
a chimcra, becomes, in view Of later de.
velopments, the connecting link be.
tween the various Republic, and as-
sums n really transcendent importance
The MericlH FtHsucirr of recent date
refers to this enterprise as possible Of
achievement before the close OF the
present century. IL is calculated that
the line from the Guatemala frontier to
Rio de la Plate would have a length OF
about 5000 miles, or 5000 with it's
branches. Estimating its average cost
at $40 600 a mile, it could be
built for $2j0,OOOO 900 sum which
could easily be raised il the countries
interested would guarantee the inter.
est on its bonds.
That great benefits would be derived
frop; the construction Of such a road is
evident, bringing, as 1t would, even the
most remote Of :he principal capitals o.
South America within tso or three
weeks reach of the City Of Washington
and the commercial centres Of the
North.
Like the contemplated extension Of
the Russian system through Asia, it
would prove not only q commercial
bond Of union, but powerful polite !
force tending to the ultimate unfca
lion and permanent maintenance oithe
interests Of the entire hemisphere
Prsiuryt Pct.