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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

j. c. Russell is prepared to do cast
rating promptly. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Send orders through McCook
postofice.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Remember that s. M. Cochran & Co
now carry in stock a full and complete
stock of builders hardware supplies.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

We sell the Empire letter copying
books. Also best grades of type writ
ing paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Noble carries a large and complete
stock of the best brands Of canned
goods of all kinds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

McMillen Bros. have q nice lot of Lap
Robes they will sell at greatly reduced
prices. Splendid bargains in these.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Noble is the only exclusive grocer in
the city. His stock is the largest and
his prices correspond with the times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Wayson & Odell can fix you up COM
fortably and stylishly in any thing you
may desire in the livery line.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

DR.. A. j. Thomas, Dentist, Office in
Union block, over Knipple.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

A state and national paper combined
is The Semi Weekly Journal. The
TRIBUNE is your best local paper.
Subscribe for these and you are fixed
for a year. Both for $3.50.
Don't build a fence around your
property until you have seen and priced
that woven wire fencing at S. M.
Cochran & Co.'S. Nothing cheaper,
neater or better.
A good live paper every Tuesday
and Friday, is what you get in The
Semi Weekly Journal for one dol
lar. THE TRIBUNE and journal both
one year for $3.50.
You will never know how far your
dollar will go until you buy your gro.
ceries at Knipple's. 1t will surprise
you!
You get a Seaside Library free with
a years subscription to The Semi
Weekly journal. The offer will not
last long.
S. NJ. Cochran & Co. have an i'm.
mense stock of farm implements on
hand. See them before buying else.
where.
Knipple leads them all when it comes
to selling a fine patent -four cheap. Try
him once and you will be convinced.
IF you want a well drilled in fine
shape see McClain & Co. Leave or
ders at S. NJ. Cochran & Co.'S.
Whittaker's Wire Tightener, tightens
barbed, smooth and woven wire and sla.
fences without injury to the wire.
If you are thinking of buying a set
of new dishes call to see Knipple's stock
and get his prices.
No better farm wagon on wheels
than the Charter Oak sold by s. M.
Cochran & Co.
Whittaker's Wire Tightener is a ben.
ediction to the man who owns a wire
fence.
Do you know that Knipple pays the
highest market price for butter and
eggs.
A fine variety Of seed potatoes can
be bought at Knipple's after Monday.
Use Whittaker's Wire Tightener to
repair your fences.
Knipple sells canned goods cheaper
than ever.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

S. NJ. Cochran & Co. carry a large
line of buggies in stock. See them if
you want a good vehicle cheap.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Knipple makes a speciality Of fruits
Of all kinds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Wayson & Odell are putting out some
handsome rigs these days.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Don't build a fence around your
property until you have seen and priced
that woven wire fencing at S. M.
Cochran & Co.'S. Nothing cheaper,
neater or better.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

On Monday evening a surprise was
given Mrs. Ella Carter, it being her
twenty sixth birth day. An enjoyable
time was spent. JOE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Knipple sells canned goods cheaper
than ever.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
H-Grocerles at Mobiles.
Machine oil Of all kinds at Predmore

k4 OiUCCiiC5 ~ AvOO'Co
Machine oil Of all kinds at Predmore
Bros.
McMillen has a large assortment Of
lamps-cheap.
Predmore Bros. keep the best cylin.
der oil in McCook.
s. NJ. Cochran 4 Co. can sell you q
bicycle very cheap. See them.
Noble carries a large and complete
stock Of the best brands Of canned
goods of all kinds.
Wayson & Odell can fix you up com
fortably and stylishly in any thing you
may desire in the livery line.
S. NJ. Cochran & Co. carry a large
line of buggies in stock. See them il
you want a good vehicle cheap.
McMillen Bros. have a nice lot of Lar
Robes they will sell at greatly reduced
prices. Splendid bargains in these.
Remember that s. M. Cochran & Co
now carry in stock a full and complete
stock of builders hardware supplies.
Noble is the only exclusive grocer in
the city. His stock is the largest and
his prices correspond with the times.
j. c. Russell is prepared to do cast
rating promptly. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Send orders through McCook
p~ostofice.
IN QUEENSWARE Noble carries
the largest assortment and the richest
designs Of the season. His prices are
reasonable.
Make Noble your family grocer and
many other blessings will fall to your
lot, besides having the best groceries or
your table that the market affords.
Beware of peddlers. Call and in
spect the Household sewing machine
sold by S. M. Cochran & Co. before
buying a machine. There is no better
on earth.
McMillen Bros. carry the best and
most complete stock of Harness anG
Saddlery in the city. Call to see then
if you want a good article in their line
at a reasonable price.
Parties contemplating building this
spring who need money can obtain
same at reasonable terms from P. A
Wells. Office IN lst National bank
Rear rooms.
NORTH DIVIDE GLEANINGS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

McMillen Is headquarters for all
kinds of lamps.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Use Whittaker's Wire Tightener to
repair your fences.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

A good live paper every Tuesday
and Friday, is what you get in The
Semi Weekly Journal for one dol
lar. THE TRIBUNE and Journal both
one year for $3.50.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

Knipple leads them all when it comes
to selling a fine patent -four cheap. Try
him once and you will be convinced.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

ing paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

A fine variety Of seed potatoes can
be bought at Knipple's after Monday.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

IF you want a well drilled in fine
shape see McClain & Co. Leave or
ders at S. NJ. Cochran & Co.'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
WANTS.

GALAXY OR CoMMISsIoN-To agents to
~ handle the Patent Chemical Ink Erasing
Pencil. The most useful and novel invention
of the age. Erssses ink thoroughly in two
seconds Works like magic. 200 TO 500 per
ccat. profit. Agents making $50 per week
We also want y general agent 70 take charge
OF territory. and appoint sub-agents. 4 rare
chance TO make money. Writo for terms and
sample OF cras!ng. Monroe Eraser Mig, Co.,
y. 69S La Crosse Wis. jan31 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
MinSlow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
Tor their CHILDREN WHILE TRETHrNG, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHEs the CHILD,
SoFTENs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN; CURES
WIND COLO and is the best remedy for d.
ARRHGA: Sold by Druggists in every part of
the world. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SY-
RUF, and take no other.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
A1exandriA Gasetts.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TR1-wEEKLY AT

Gazette Building, $40 & 3to Prince st.
Daily one year, Sc; six months SIS ;onc month
90 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81; six months $; ;
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex
coed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed in this paper as advertise
Inents.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, News or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postothce Alexandria, Virgin
liz, as sccond-claSs matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
FRENCH'S
Stationery Degalttnl t.

In this department wo constantly maintain
stock of the best and most exclusive writing
papers, appropriate for all forms and needs of
polite correspondence. The varieties of paper
shown embraces the productions of the lead
ing manufacturers of high grade writing pa.
pcrs of domestic and foreign make-Sample
Books enabling people out of town to order
sent upon request. Fine playing cards from
foreign and domestic manufacturers.-En-
craving of Wedding Invitations, at Homo and
Visiting Cards, Cutting OF Monogram and Adj
dress Dies, Coats OF Arms, or Stamping of Note
Papers in Plain Colors, Bronze or Illumnat-
ing. All this work is executed by us in the
most artistic manner, and in the most correct
forEl. Cur facilities for any work of this
character are such as to insure entire satisfac-
ton TO the customer. Order for engraving
furnished at the time promised. Artistic
Printing Of Programmes, Menu Cards. ETC., at
short notice. ROBERT W. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
MEETINGS..

V1HE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
Z holders of the ALEXANDRIA INSUR
ANCE COMPANY will he held at their office,
No. 42l King street, Alexandria, Va. on
the 9Th day Of February, 1893,
ut 10 o'cloci; =. III.
BEN0NI WHEAT, President.
GEORGE WISE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
AUCTION SALES.
By r. Z. Knox. Auctioncer.

By virtue of decree of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Virginia,
rendered on the 81 day of February, 1898
IN the chancery cause of the Old Dominion
Building Association vs. W H. May, admins
TRAITOR OF The estate Of Z. Henry Simpson. de-
ceased, ct ais. shall, rs commissioner ap-
ton on
SATURDAY.
the 18th day of February. 1893. at IL H..
in front of the premises The following de-.
Scribed property; to wit:
\ CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND with y
THREE.STORY BRICK STORE and Dwell
LINZ HOUSE thereon, formerly occupied by
Il. henry Simpson rs a millinery store and
dwelling, on the north side of King street.
No. 4oo; 10 wit: Beginning at the west line
OF the property owned by w Frank Creigh-
ton, and running thence west on King street
~ feet - inches thence north parallel with
Royal street 30 feet to 3-icct alley, the said
alley running west to a court 20 feet bv 10
feet with 4 right of way over said alley to
the said court. and the use of the said aIlev
and court IN common with the owner and oc-
cupier of the property adjoining on the east
Terms Of Sale: 0ne-third cash, and the res
idue III two equal payments at six and twelve
months from day of sale, with interest from
day Of sale; negotiable note 10 be given By
the purchaser or purchasers. waiving home
stead exemption. and title to be retained until
the full purchase money is paid The pur-
chaser or purchasers will be required TO keep
the property insured tor the benefit of the
Commissioner until all deferred payments are
made. All convcyancing at TIE expense Of
purchaser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

ra1HE ANNUAL meeting Of the stockhold-
i ers of the WASHINGTON, ALEXAN-
DRTA AND MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at their
office, No. los south Fairfax street, Alcxan-
dria, Va. on MONDAY. the 18th day OF Feb
ruary 1893 at II o'clock noon, at which
time an election will be held FOR directors to
serve for the ensuing year.
GORDON G. NOBLE,
innoS II Assistant SccrctnrY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

1SIHE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhold.
i crs of tie LAND AND RIVER M
PROVEMENT COMPANY of New Alcxan-
dra. will be held at their Office, No. JOG
south Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va. on
MONDAY. the 18th day of February, 1893,
at 10 o'clock a. m, ut which time an election
will be held for Directors to serve for the cn-
suing year. GORDON G. NOBLE,
ianoS I'd Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

SHE DETECTED HIM HERsELF.-An
undefended action ofClementine Henry
for an absolute divorce from Charles S.
Henry, drug broker, formerly of Brook
lyn, was tried before Judge Dugro of
the Superior Court Thursday. Mrs.
Henry, her sister, Maria Bliss, and q
detective-another detective-gave ev-
iderce. Mrs. Henry said she suspect
ed that her husband was not true to
her about year ago. She determined
to have his movements shadowed. She
got a friend to act as detective and
found that last fall he had been taking
young woman to Saturday matinees.
The couple took different trains after
the matinees and met at the United
States Hotel.
On December 24 believing her hus-
band would take this young woman to
a Christmas matinee, she, her sister,
and detective engaged sitting room
at the hotel about o'clock in that af-
ternoon, and awaited developments. A
little after 5 o'clock they heard Henry
ask the hall boy:
HAS she come yet?" He got an
answer in the negative. He went out.
and returned in ten minutes with a
package that looked like candy. The
hall boy said "she" had gone up stairs.
Henry went to the register and wrote (:
'Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Brooklyn" The
clerk put "69i after the entry.
The trio waited half an hour and
went up to room SO, and Mrs. Henry
knocked. Henry opened the door and
they went in. The young woman was
untying her shoe and Henry was in his
shirt sleeves.
"You wretch y said Mrs. Henry.
you've got the evidence" said
Henry Il have been trying to give it
to you for the past year. Make the
most of it."
Mrs Henry refused to leave the room
until the young woman had departed.
When she had gone Mrs. Henry told
her husband some other things she
thought about him and left him alone.
Judge Dugro gave her temporary ali
mony of S15 week and counsel fee
of 500 and reserved decision of the
| case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
DENTISTRY.
, jill. BITZER. SURGEON DENTIST,
Office 713 Cameron street, opposite
Christ Church.
5,.l- .nNIT y TC'TEpED

Christ Church.
GAS ADMINISTERED.
1luvine removed my Dental Office to the
.,boyc address. wish 10 thank my friends
and patients for past fsvors and announce to
them and the public generally that am pre-
pared to perform all operations pertaining to
Dentistry in the most approved manner, and
solicit y share of their patronage | will
make = speciality Of PAINLESS EXTRACT
ING aud making ARTIFICIAL TEETH.
and call particular attention to my local an
aesthetic. which | have used so successfully
the past year extracting teeth painlessy.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH (FULL SITS So and up.
invite an examination Of these teeth and
comparison OF prices.
40 extra Charge for local anGsthetic
J. II. BITTER, ID. ID. S,
;mig I'm 713 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

rENHE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhoId-
L cIs of the MOUNT VERNON CON
STRUCrI0N COMPANY will be held at their
oaice No. 106 south Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria. Va. on MONDAY, the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1883, at II O'Clock a. IN. at which
time an election will be held for directors to
serve for the ensuing year.
GE ABBOT, President.
i. w SPEAR, Secretary. ian2S I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
1000 Imprisoned Elk.

A dispatch from Steamboat Springs,
Col, says "One of the most singular
occurrences ever noted in this portion of
the State took place here last week as
the result of the storm which has been
raging in the mountains for the past
four days. The fierce war of the ele-
ments drove band Of elk, numbering
over ,OGO, down from the hills on to q
high mesa, thicllly timbered, about -
miles south of this place. They at
tempted to move further in order to
ga the valley, but in so doing were
caught in the deep, crusted snow, where
they houndered around, powerless to
advance or retreat Word of the event
was soon passed, and ranchmen from
all quarters nocked to the spot, armed
with shotguns and rifles.
s'But two animals were shot and those
only to save the lives of the men attack
ing them. A man would select large
bull elk, and, walking toward it on the
crust. which would sustain his weight,
with a club cut from the neighboring
lIlllDCI NOult DUlllC Win llC DOCSl III
til well-directed blow just below the
antlers would stretch the creature dead.
Many narrow escapes from the mad
dened animals are recorded, When
enough game had been secured to sup
ply the domestic wants of the ranch
men, load Of hay was skidded to the
half-Starved survivors of the band,
which thnv atn raVpDOuSlV
The climax, however, came yester-
day, when ranchman CIV. 3. Moore)
was called from his bed by the furious
believing Of his cattle. The elk had
force themselves from their temporary
prison. and had attacked the haystacks
in the valley, taking entire possession
of the ranches of Messrs. Moore, Hol-
man, Brown, Nichols, Helm Il Co. and
the Pleasant Valley Line Stock Com
pany, and stampedng the cattle. At
ter consultation had been held, the
ranchmcn decided that to drive them
of would mean starvation for the en-
tire band, so the elk were rounded up
by the firing of rifles and guns and
driven into Jay Sea Park, where two
companies of stockmcn own hay, which
they generally give for the use of the
animals and the future benefit of
sportsmen.
The elk show remarkable degree of
tameness, and do not appear in the
least disconnected by the presence Of
the men who 90 to feed them. They
crowd around the high corral, peering
through the spaces in the logs, and
anXiously awaiting the scattering of the
loads. They are consuming about six
tons day, and conduct themselves
much in the same manner as the same
number of range cattle would do.
Elk have been caught there in sim
liar manner before, but never in such
large numbers, and the experiment of
feeding is decidedly novel one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
w. II. MAY,
Commissioner Of Salc.

l. John s. Beach. ClorI, OF the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, certify that
the bond required in the above cause has
been duly executed by w. II. May commits
sioner of sale.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
BY J. 7. CALLAHAN, Dep. Clerk,
feb3 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
FOR SALE AND RENT.


For RENT.
The BRICK STORE and DWELLING s. E.
corner King and Fayette streets. with bake
oven attached ''-''' ''A0
Also the BRICK STABLE with carr;,co
house in the rear, SIS King street.
Fo7 terms. &c, apply to
i. SCHwARz & son.
ie54 lot SIS King street.
NOR SALE OR RENT-TWo MODERN
A. GROOM BRICK HOUSES, 421 and
425 south Washington street Bath, Cellar.
etc. ROBT. J. THOMAS,
jan31 1ws 316 n. Washington st.
ENoR RENT TO GOOD TENANTS ONLY
nice Groom FRAME HOUSE, $1,000.
HOUSES. 1SSS. s.SS.
1 PRESS BRICK HOUSE, 1866.
(hlpstcin Ternce). Apply to
ROBERT ELLIOTT,
Janl2 SIG Duke street
ENOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED ROOMS
u with heat and light in splendid loca.
ton. Apply to 10 King street.
novel If
HALL AND OFFICE ACCoAlMoDA.
11 TIONS.
1t IS proposed TO convert part of the Prince
street wing of the POTO3IAC SHOE COM
PAN1'S building mot necessary for, and re-
moved from the manufacturing departments)
into OFFICES, which will be STEAM HEAT
ED, and provided with ALL MODERN CON
YENlENCES, and with light STEAM POW
Err, ifrequired. Pending the necessary altera-
tions, applications for special space or arrange
ments, are invited. One of the upper stories
23x6O feet, clear of partitions, pillars or OBJ
structions, will be rented as Hall. This
centrally located, yet removed from
street hustle, offers special advantages for the
purposes indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
LEGAL.
J1o ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

rE1O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that the WASHING
TON, ALEXANDRIA AND MOUNT YER
NON ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY,
will on MONDAY, the 9th day of March,
1893, (being the first day Of the March term
apply 10 the County Court of Alexandria
County Virginia, TO appoint commissioners to
ascertain compensation to the several land
owners in said county, for the lands TO be oc-
cupicd by the line of the said company rail-
way. as n right of way and necessary stations
and depots, and to ascertain the damage to
the lands through which said line of railway
passes, by reason of the construction of the
same
WASHINGTON .ALEXANDRIS AND
MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC RAIL
WAY COMPANY.
JAMES r. CATION, Attorney. ieb2 4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

EWELL c. ATWELL having this day as.
signed to me his stock OF goods and merchan-
disc, with other property, for the benefit of
his creditors, notice is hereby given that
will on and after February 9th, 1898, pro-
cccd to sell at private sale The stock of goods
and merchandise in the store No. 626 King
street All persons indebted to said Ewell c.
Atwcll are requested to settle with me their
indebtedness, and persons having claims
against said Ewell C. Atwcll will please pre-
sent them. MILTON C. MITCHELL,
ian3O ct Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
FOR SALE CHEAP.

AsMALL PORTABLE HOUSE FURNACE
in good condition. L. +. KNOX,
ian20 If 2l6 King street.
VJroR sALE-A HORIZONTAL STEAM
L. ENGINE SKIS Cylinder. Fly Wheel and
Band Wheel. Light Feed I.ubricator, Judson
Governor Throttle and lot OF Pipe conncc-
tons, taken out of our factory to make room
for a larger one. Price S!50.
GEORGE T. HILL & CO..
dec31 If Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

E,OR RENT-TWO FURNISHED ROOMS
j. with heat and light in splendid loca-
ton. Apply to 10 King street.
nov21 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

GEORGE WISE, Secretary
ia,.3l 81 eod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

The BRICK STORE and DWELLING s F
corner King and Fayctte streets, with bake
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Also the BRICK STABLE with carriapc
house in the rear SIS King street.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-02-07
THE WORTH OF CANALS.

No better evidence is needed than
that of the report of the press committee
of the national convention recently held
in New York as to the sentiment of the
public respecting the isthmus canal.
The committee says: ''Ifthe committee
were asked from what source the great
est opposition to the construction of the
Nicaragua canal proceeds, it would be
obliged in truth to say the railroad in
terests, which seem to see in it COM
petition which will decrease the cost of
rans-continental shipments and impair
the size of their dividends" No stronger
illustration of the urgent necessity for
the canal can be found than in the fact
that the charges of the transcontinental
railroads are SO excessive that Council
Bluffs, Iowa, shipper found it cheaper to
ship goods destined for San Francisco,
to New York and thence by clipper
around Cape Horn, II 900 miles to the
Golden Gate, rather than directly from
Council Bluffs to San Francisco by the
Pacific railroad. The fact that the
railroads are said to have a well or
ganized lobby at Washington, to fight
the canal bill, gains added significance
from this state of things, which ought to
arouse the dormant energies of the
commercial spirit of the United States.