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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
NEW ELETATOR.
The Big Building Recently Burned Is TO be
Replaced.


4 new grain elevator viii be erected in
Richmond. The site has not yet been de-
cided upon. but ii is a settled fact that
the new building will be on the Richmond
and Allegheny branch Of the Chesapeake
81 Ohio. An official Of the Chesapeake
ana Ohio system admitted that much 10
ne yesterday. hut ne would not state
what site had been chosen.
At the meeting Of the stockholders OF
tte Richmond Elevator Company yester-
day II was decided 20 wind up the affairs
NJ ne old company and distribute the
assets PRO rata among the stockholders.
SIR Wexford. Mr.. Decatur Axtell's
sfs'ary stated that the new elevator
500 be built by either the Chcsapes~e
ard Ohio Company or a new elevator
company. hereafter 10 be organized. Plans
a,1 specifications for the building have
been prepared. and are now under con-
tlarlt lcn
S.ace the burning OF the elevator last
July the Richmond merchants have suf-
fer.4 no nttle inconvenience. and the
al,ourcement that new elevator is 10
fe bun, will be hailed with delight by
al ~ The members OF the Grain and Cot
tln Exchange.
Facts about the new move were hard
20 obtain on yesterday. but sufficient was
learned 10 convince me that the new
structure will Tar surpass the burnt
b-ndifg. and that the grand elevator
"- provide for the merchants OF Rich
mond sufficient accommodations for all
x their receipts Of grain. etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

In the police court yesterday John
Young lcolored) was sent on 10 the grand
!lry for breaking into the house Of Lee
"oodsOn and stealing a lot OF clothing
valued al S2l25. The house. which is on
lhird and Cary streets, was entered last
41esday night by breaking the staple
rom the door. John admitted his guilt
when arrested. and told Policeman Wren,
VINO made the capture, that the stolen
gods were al a house on the corner OF
Eighth and Leigh streets. They were
recovered. The charges Of stealing bag
o oats from WoodsOn and a coat and vest
rom George Truehart we're dismissed,
as there was no evidence OF guilt in these
cases. Young was also charged with
being suspicious character, but this case
Was dismissed
Frank Dudley (colored) was charged
with stealing a lot Of coal from the ZACH
mona. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
foad Company. A coal-cart driver testi-
hed that the accused was on ar
yesterday stealing coal and placing II In
esr he was caught by Mr.. Joe Stein,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
BREATHING AS AN ART.
oR.GEoRGE BEN JOHNSTON TANKS
n, THEsUBJECTA AT THE Y. MO 4.
An Interesting Lecture TO the Boys of the
eymnasium Clsss-The Effects of
Bodily Exercise shown.

highly interesting lecture was de-
llvered by DIT. George Ben. Johnston be-
fore the classes OF the Young Mems
Christian Association gymnasium In the
gymnasium HAN last evening on Breath
ms as a Fine Art"
pr. Johnston demonstrated the points
u mis- lecture with sectional cast OF
the lungs. Illuminated charts and live
subject. The boys in gymnasium suits
occupied perches on the ladders. horl-
zontal bars and such like vantage ground.
while number OF chairs on the floor
we're filled with members and visitors.
The lecture was shorn Of all technical ex-
rrcssions. and the subject elucidated in a
manner at once direct and interesting
o. al present.
The construction and functions OF the
LUNGS were described in detail, and the
relations Of the various muscles TO the
r.spiratory movements practically illus
trated with Professor Horace +. Smith
as ID model. The action OF the lungs as
the furnace where all the impurities Of
tle inner man are collected and IL
s,royed. where the eVer-waging battle
u vitality against threatened death is
constantly going on, was most attrac-
lively presented.
The effects OF bJdily exercise on the
lungs and the important part they play
in its publication were brought down TO
the simplest understanding. The set of
sneezing, signing, coughing. yawning,
hiccOughing, in cause and effect, were all
interestingly explained
The manner OF improving the respiratory
action was also given. and the lecture
Was tho, orFhly appreciated.
Professor Smith followed DR.. Johnston
with a few hints TO business men who
spend their time over desks and ledgcrs
f3r keeping up their health by proper
manner Of breathing. \ short exhibition
Of class wcik by the juniors closed the
.r.f.rfufruaapt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
MONEY
MAKING
BOOKS.

I've been talking BOOKS 10 Richmond
people for nearly two weeks past,
During that time | have heard
from good number OF your most
literary people, who have request.
ed A CATALOG, SPECIMEN
PAGES and SAMPLE ILLUS
TRATIoNS of the Masterpieces
in Book-making, which offer for
sale.
You needn't class me among the ordi.
nary book peddlers" whom
you've learned to dread. sell
BOOKS that are extremely valu.
able and exclusive, my specially
being the LIMITED EDITIONS
DE LUXE Of the Works of the
Worlds Foremost Authors. Be-
ing LIMITED EDITIONS the
works you buy from me always
ADVANCE IN VALUE.
As an instance of what | state, nv
EDITIONS of II U q o, which.
when it first appeared, was aold at
$3.50 a volume. is now worth
$3.50 for each and every volume
In the set Quite an increase,
isn't it? The work has only re.
Gently been completed, showing
an increasing value almost before
the last volume was published.
Ny representative will soon visit you.
But send TO me for a CATAL0G.
1t will be cheerfully sent aud
you'll be greatly interested in it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

clerk OF the Gay G. Lorraine Compapy.
TO whom the coal was consigned. D,dt "
was sent TO jail for six months In default
OF security In the sum OF $500.
william Thornton. a negro. was charged
Win being vagrant and a suspicious
character. The officer who arrested him
stated that the prisoner had been ioafing
ABOUT the streets for several days. He
mas no home and no visible means OF
support. lie WAS made 10 leave the city.
Emanuel fverson tcolored) was called
to answer the charge OF being a suspicious
character
Ned White tcoiored). William Prossor
and Ed. Anderson were fined s. etch for
drunkenness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

At the meeting for young men TO be
held in the library and reading-room OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
on Sunday afternoon at o'clock reports
will be made as TO the action OF the state
convention. which was held in Norfolk
from February 18th TO 18th. Short ad-
dresses will be made by Mr. George r.
Tibhitts, the new general secretary ana
Messrs u. :. Bennett. +. E. woodward
Charles X. Willis and w r. Haight who
attended the convention as delegates from
Richmond.
There will also be fine music. accom-
named on the piano, organ and cornet'
The male chorus will be led by Professor
Horace +. Smith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

The Grace-strest Baptist church was last
nish1 filled to its utmost capacity. pr'
Wharton will he here tonight, sun
day night. and the remainder OF the week.
and a great treat will be in store for all
who hear him. The church choir IS GER
tainiy at i,s best, and the consregat ioh
help 10 swell the chorus. The leo chairs
and all available room are taken up NH, htly
hnt yye will Try and make ali comfortable
who attend. so a cordial invitation IS ex-
tended to YOU Come and join in with MS
and HELM US 10 make success Of TINS
grand meeting. say Drs. Hatcher ana
Laudrum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
The knights Of PyfhiaS.

The Grand Lodge. Knights OF Pythias,
met yesterday morning, Grand Chan
cellor W. l.. Mcleod in the chair. The
proceedings were OF routine nature. and
considerable business was thus trans
acted. large number OF members con-
tributed 10 the Hines Memorial fund. and
at 145 o'clock the convention adjourned
sine die to meet again next year In
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
A Child Burned,

About o:3O o'clock yesterday the am
bulance was called TO No. f23 Mayo
street. where a two-year-old child OF
Harriet Johnson, who lives In the rear
OF the premises. was badly burned. The
mother went out for some wood. leaving
her child in the care OF small negro
girl. The almshouse physician stated
that IL is probable that the child VIII
recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
A Missionary Tea.

The ladies' of Seventh-street Christian
church will hold Missionary Tea in the
lecture-room this evening from to 10
O'Clock. II will not only be "a tea but
there will be served to all who attend a
frst-class supper at moderate price The
entertainment will be held 20 help in the
preparation OF a young Richmond lady
for work in the missionary field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
Onehec In FayOr Of Annexation.

OTTAWA, Feb. 23.-Mr Tarte caused
stir in Parliament by declaring that two
thirds of the counties of Quebec would
declare in favor Of political union with
the United States II vote was takea
nov. This sentiment he attributed 10 the
unsatisfactory condition Of the country,
and he said that 1t is not confined % the
French-speaklng people, but is wild esp-cad
among the English por ulation in the east
ern townships. He denied that he is an
annexatioDist himself but said his ears
are not closed to the demands for a
change.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

And vigorous health follow the use OF DR..
Dayid's Iodo-Ferrated Sarsaparilla. For
all diseases OF the blood and skin II has
no superior. Physicians are prescribing
IL with the best results. IL has cured
many others of the worst kind OF blood
disorders. and will cure you. Remember
Dr Dayid's Iodo- Ferrated Sarsaparilla.
and take no other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
The commissioners vii Remain.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Feb. 2-Messrs.
Thurston, Castle and Carter, members OF
the special Hawaiian annexation commits
sion. have determined to remain in Wash
ington until the Senate disposes OF the
treaty OF annexation now pending before
n I'm one way or another. 1t has been
their intention TO sail from San Fran
cisco for Honolulu on the 81 of March
next. but within the past few days they
have changed their minds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
G. ard o. to Lynchburg.

Special tickets sold Richmond TO Lynch
burg via Chesapeake and Ohio at $50;
round trip. 800. Trains leave Richmond
at 900 A. VI. and 500 p. NJ, James River
Division station. Seats in parlor cars,
twenty-five cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
HLAeA & Rkood4
Broad Street BET. Fifth and Sixth.


In the following departments
the short lengths, soiled articles,
&C., will be on sale at reduced
prices: Remnants of Dress Goods,
Wash Dress Goods, White Goods.
Cottons and Sheetings, Table Lin
ems, Cassimeres and Flannels and
SIightly-Soiled handkerchief. Of
the latter we have some 10 or 10
dozen slightly mussed from being
on show that are marked to 83c.
each; soc. halt dozen. They'll go
quickly at this price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON. Feb. BIN the Ho Use
to-day Mr.. Tucker Dem. Na1 presented
for reference 10 the Committee on FOR
eien Affairs a resolution requiring the
president to lay before the House the
proposed treaty with the Ha%aiiln
islands. and all correspondence Herewith
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

Fresh crab meat arrives daily nj
Stumpf's restaurant corner Eighth and
Main street. Stumpfs own made Deyiled
Crabs hot at most any time. The finest
Raw oysters and all other delicacies.
Z. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
Mems Fine Puff Scarfs,
26c.

About 5 or 6 dozen that were
SOC. and 75c.-your choice for "a
quarter" in order to "clean up"
duickIy-aIl good, dressy styles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
At the Notion Counter.

Best French Horn Dress Bones
(S-inch size only sc. dozen. An
odd lot of Fine Seamless Stocki-
net Dress Shields at 15c. the pair
as good as "Canfield." Hooks and
Eyes, 1c. a card Fancy Bone
Casing, 1Oc. apiece Turkey-red
Marking Cotton, sc. a dozen
skeins /, Talcum Powder for in
fants), 15c. box; Swansdown Face
Powder, sc. box Tooth Powder,
Zoe. bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

The one strictly high class cigarette
No connection with trust. No premi-
uns 10 consumers except quality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

Leaves Richmond via Chesapeake and
Ohio at 900 A. " daily; arrives at Nor
folk at 100. noon. with parlor car at
tached.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

xryANrtD : cANvAssESs. EITHER
w LADIES or GENTLEMEN. Va the ION
lowi,g cities: Norfolk. Petersburg. Lynen-
burg. Danyllle. fredericksburg ana .hs,.
lottesyille. Only these who can give 'heir
entire time to the work need answer. sa,sy
pail. Address. GOOD LtCh. bor 49,
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

VIZ ANTEp TWO r r,tx ~ k;eS.
mcnd. Apply p. D. Boz "a ssas0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
New Stamped Linens,

We have just received a new
line of Stamped Doilles, Squares
and Scarfs.
Hemstitched or Fringed Dol
lies, sc. each; Stamped Linen
Squares, to be worked and then
cut out Improved styles and de-
signs),
ie-inch Squares. loc.:
l5-inch Squares. i5c-;
isinch Squares. 20 and csc.
One and a half yd. Linen-Stamped
Scarfs (fringed all round(, only
Csc; 2-yd. Scarfs, SIC. and 379c.
each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
ia-inch Squares. ioc-:
l5-inch Squares. l5c-;
isinch Squares. 20 and CSC.
Pretty Silver Boxes.

"Woman's and Baby's Friend
Silver-plated Boxes to hold Hair
pins and Safety-pins-only Csc
each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
Featherbone Corsets,

All sizes, again in stock. The
Featherbone Corsets and Waists
have no superior. Children's
Waists, 25c.; Misses and Ladies
Waists, 81. Corsets, 81. Fifteen
popular makes OF Corsets in stock
at the popular price of 81. Have
YOU tried the C. b. or X. & G..
extra long Waist
TLIe4 d RkcaaA.
lfe 24l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

VIZ ANTED-THE PUBLIC TO Know
w / have opened 9 BkANcat 5000. SiTSEATr
Yhers Won Will find "A frst-class assert.
m e Of CIGARS and ToBAccosi slso
run Iins ; e tb Msrx ATsRifssn csii and
saa ysef,1i PEN-WIPER. Gratsfuily
Yours. JASPER l.. ROWE. - ~, Tss'
Broad, 1908 east Main. ieiFiW
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24

spair Of Ladies' Dongols Button Boots
that were $3.50, in patent Leather tips
and plain toe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13

He had no suggestions to offer which could
Improve sagwa, as it was a remarkably
perfect combination, and it is safe TO say that
no improvement could be made.
Thousands of curos attest to its remarkable
curative properties, The health and iongev-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13
WOOL MANUFACTURERS
Have Heated Discussion Over Wool Tariff
Oppose Changes in Present Law.

New YORK. San. l2.--The National AS
sociation of Wool Manufacturers held its
2sth annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel today. The meeting was an execu-
tive one and was given up to a discussion of
the wool tariff. The discussion was heated
and resulted in a series of about ten resolu-
tons.
Mr.. Whitman declined to accept the
presidency. lie had held the position nine
years, but as he is Republican and "A
'protcctionist, he said he did not want to
hold Office under Democratic adn,ni>tra-
ton. fearing that his policical IDEAS might
inlure the interests Of the association.
The following officers were elected
President, Rufus s. Frost; vice presidents,
John l.. Houston, Hartford, 4. G. Miller,
Utica, Thomas Bolan, and The" E. Search,
Philad. lphia, treasurer, Benjamin Pits
Boston; secretary, $. n. ID. North, Boston
an executive committee of lG. including l..
Anderson. SknwhegaD, Maine.
In the resolutions the association OK,
plsined its attitude by saying that in the
main any interference with the prescott
tariff would ruin the woolcn industry and
kinired branches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13
GEN. BUTLER'S REMAINS
Leave Washington for Lowell, Accom-.
panied by Many Old Friends.
Grand Army Veterans 10 Attend Funeral. Mon
day. in Large Numbers.

| WAsutSGroS, Jan. IA simple serv.
ice of prayer over the remains of Gen
Butler participated in by the members OF
| family, was held at the house
to-day. Department officers of the G. A. IL
assembled at the house about = O'Clock
! and accompanied the remains to the depot
the Department of the Potomac acting as
escort o. honor. The train bearing the
body of Gen. Butler lett Washington at
S.l5 =. NJ, fo. Lowell, over the Penns, l.
vania and New York & New England
roads.
| The funeral services will take place at
! ST. AIMS Episcopal church Monday after
| noon and will be conducted by Rector Rev.
| DR.. Chamber. The interment will be in
| the family cemetery at Lowell.
A delegation from Gen. b. +. Butler
Post, ~, G. A. r., Lowell, arrived this
morning, and accompanied the remains of
their old commander to their last resting
place. Beside Paul Butler, the generals
only son, and Miss Charlotte B. Stevens,
Nottingham, n. H., his niece, the funeral
party will consist of Gen. q. D. Barrett.
the generals law partner in Washington.
and number of his nearest friends who
had come from from different points in
New England 10 pay thelr last respects To
the dead
The following message today was tele-
graphed from the White House to all mem
bers of the cabinet THE President directs
that where it can be done without ietrimeDt
to the public service. members of
the Grand Army of the Republic, of
the department of the Potomac be excused
from duty at l.3o Z. NJ. today, to attend
the remains of the late Gen. B. +. Butler
to the railway station. [Signed L. W.
Halford, private secretary
President Harrison paid visit to the
Butler house this afternoon and viewed the
body of the general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Stnbbs & Weleh furniture dealers, Lew
iSton, Me-, have been attached.
The British schooner Pleasantville, be-
. fore reported disabled at Boothbay Harbor,
is repaired and has reloaded and is ready for
sea.
lodge of the New England Order or
, Protection has been organized at Liyermore
Falls with % charter members. The head
officer is DIR. f.. Eaton
Alexander Briggs. under arrest on the
charge of setting fires, was arraiqned in the
Bi,teford court Thursday morning and
bound over to the York county supreme
court without bail.
A postofiice has been re-establshed at
North Lyndon with Thomas Levasseur post
master. postUiiice has been established at
South Naples, Cumberland county, with
Lewis T. Crockett, postmaster.
Frank Pierce of Portland underwent the
surgical operation of having the vermiform
appendix removed, Wednesday. DIR. Cor
don pronounced it one of the worst cases
he had yet operated upon and yet the most
successful. Mr.. Pierce is very comfortable,
with every prospect of ultimate recovery.
In the York county court. in case of
William A. Whittier vs.. Edward J. Day
for slander, damages being asked for in the
sum of 5000, case withdrawn from the
Jury AMI entered neither party. This also
applies to the case Day Va. Whittier, tried
few days ago. The ease of Charles o.
Gerrish of Saco against DIR. Fred IL. Ger
rish of Portland. actions alleging SANDER,
will be settled
The grand jury at Portland reported
Thursday. A large number of liquor in
dictments were found. Annie Bridge
arson Frederick Irving, assault on Police
Officer Firth with intent to murder Fred
erick Irving, feionious attempt to break and
enter; Samuel C. Mckenny, assault with
intent to kill George Z. Pettingili; Samuel
C. Mckenny, assault and battery on Emma
MeKenuy, his wife; Alplionso Hunt and
prrin +. Trott, breaking and entering and
larceny; Alphonse Hunt, breaking and en-
'ering; Alexander l.. Logue, assault and
battery Frank 7. Connolly, assault and
battery on Mary Delorey; Anrie Dixon.
George \. Decplle. James 4. Facey. sell
ng lottery tickets; Isaac Baker, obstrLct-
ing highway with barn; inhabitants of
Deering, bad road Joseph McKivett, short
holsters. Irving pleaded not guilty to the
charge of burglary but admits having tired
70 kill Patrolnan FIRTH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13
LUMBER COMBINE
Reported to Have Been Formed by
Maine and Massachusetts, Parties
which is Designed 10 Control lsmbes Business
Of United States.

BosroS, Jan. l2.-Ihere is apparently
excellent authority for saving that big
lumber combine has been established by
Maine and Massachusetts parties which will
practically control the entire lumber busi-
ness in the United States. Charles Way
Holman of Boston, John Ross and Cornelius
Murphy of Bangor are reported to be the
promoters of the deal, the first named being
the financial element in the concern. the
others being extensive lumber dealers and
mill owners in Maine.
The syndicate is said to have secured
10000 acres of lumber land in Maine, 25,-
coo acres in Florida, 30,0oo in Kentucky
and over poo 900 in New Mexico 1t pro-
poses to put up mills in Maine. Massachu-
setts, Kentucky. Illinois and New Mexico,
and 10 sell direct to builders. The syndi-
cate is said to have capital of $50 0,000.-
O0o.
By dealing directly with the builders, the
trust expects TO be able TO undersell lumber
dealers great and small, ard to fill con-
tracts more expeditiously and more cheaply
than can be done by nybody else.
The Maine members of the trust have
just returned from Kentucky, where they
purchased the land mentioned above, and
they have now gone to Bangor where they
will begin at once to build mills. Neither
one of the three gentlemen named is dis
posed to say anything about the above out
line of their transactions but it is believed
to be accurate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13
A BIG SHIP CANAL
Proposed to Connect the Great Lakes With
the Atlantic Ocean.

WAsmIscToS, Jan. PA convention of
representatives Of the commercial bodies
and lake interests of the country. called by
the Daiuth Chamber of Commerce to or
ganize movement in support of a scheme
to unite the Great Lakes and the ocean by
ship canal through the territory of the
United States, assembled today in the ban
quet hall of the Arlington house.
1t was called to order by S. A. Thomp-
son, secretary of the Duluth Chamber of
Commerce. Between 15 and 100 gentle
men were present, representing states AMI
commercial bodies from those portions of
the country most deeply interested. J. r.
Baldwin, president of the Duluth Chamber
of Commerce, was made temporary chair-
man.
This afternoon the committee on creden-
tiAls reported 1875 delegates present. Th'
following were elected; President. George
II. Ely. Ohio: presidents, c. W. o.
good, Vermont, VIM. A. Sweet, New York
orc honorary vice pre- esident. for each state
secretary, $. A. Thompson, Minnesota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-13
the PANAMA TRIAL.
Continuation Of Story Of tho Great French
! Fraud and Swindlc.

P.RiS, Jan. Fin the Panama trial to-
day NJ. Mouchicoutt testified that Baron
ke'nach and NJ. Levy and cremux were
depntHe'l tn pay tor certain support to Ia
gwen the company IN its schemes, and hc
was certain that Rcinach retained the
greater part of the funds entrusted to him
for this purpose
Engineer Rosseau described his method
OF inspecting the canal, On which he based
ms famous report With was in part sup
pressed. lie stated that Ferdinand dc Les.
seps had blind faith in his own good for
tune, AMI had supreme influence anil dircc-
ton IN the management of The work on tho
canal in all its branches.
Sir John Stokes, Great Britains repre-
sentative on the Suez canal board, testified
that he regarded Charles de- I.esseps rs
loyal and upright and incapable of a dis
honest act Engineer Dingler estimated
that the cutting of the Panama canal would
not be done for less than 1900, ,oOO, 900
francs or fewer than Is or 20 years.