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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
COMMERCE At THE 800"

Mech Greater Than That Psssiag ThPo0Gh
the 0aes Canal
During the past eight years 2.0o0, 900
tons more of registered tonnage has
paesed through Sault Ste. Marie canal
than has passed through the Suez ca
nal. This brief statement in the Min
neapolis Journal contains q world Of
suggestion. Through the Suez canal
in 1898 there passed s,s4l vessels of T.
$50, 900 tons. Last year the traffic was
about the same. The important steam
tonnage Of the world goes through
that waterway, but in the ten years
ending in 1892 the tonnage on the Sault
Ste. Marie canal had increased from
2,042, ,259 TO 10,647 ,20S tons. And when
the vast extent of territory yet to be
settled up in the northwest and the cer-
tain future for mining in Minnesota
alone is considered, the volume of busi-
ness tributary to the Sault Ste. Marie
is seen to be enormous in the near
future. The business has been in
creased by great leaps and it is sus-
tained. Present and future business,
the latter assured, present the strong
arguments for the definite amplifica-
tion Of al plans for giving the north
west a waterway to the sea. It is no
wonder that the northern waterway,
rapidly becoming inadequate to accom-
modate traffic, has been instrumental
largely in the reduction of freights on
ton mileage of seven trunk lines be-
tween the north Atlantic coast and the
Mississippi from 40 cents to $50 mills
between 1865 and 1898.
In view Of these facts It seems re-
markablc that all that New York pro-
I~r,s to do to retain the big grain traffic
which comes to her through the lakes
r. to deepen the Erie and Champlain
canals by only two feet! For the EN-
pire state to have shown curious in
difference to her own business inter
ests seems incredible indeed. New
York business men seem to think that
the traffic will come that way perpet-
ually, no matter If the Erie canal is not
improved. But it won't. There is a
great empire west of Lake Michigan
and Lake Superior which must have an
adesuate outlet, and IL It cannot get It
through New York state it will get
II down the st. Lawrence. In a few
years there will be fifty million tons
OF freight pouring through the great
lakes, and the urgent necessity brought
about by such conditions will compel
abrupt sttention to the construction Of
IN adequate outlet to the sea. The
present IL the time, however, to agitate
tho subject.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
MAKING A NEW GERMANY.
The Work Of Colonization Going on Rap
Idly In Various Quarters.

The Work Of Colonization Going on Rap
Idly In Various Quarters.
Although barely ten years have
elapsed since Germany set about the
national work of colony building, her
progress in this respect has been alto
gether phenomenal, says the New York
Tribune. The Teuton flag floats over
territory surprising five times in super
fcies that of the fatherland, and the
growth of that colonial empire which
Prince Bismarck inaugurated in 1884
can only be compared to that of Jonah's
gourd. It remains to be seen whether
this astonishing development will prove
ephemeral or lasting. One significant
fact, however, is that after this exeri-
ence of ten years the Germans arc Z.
united in their belief as to the vision
of possessing colonies and their value
as they were at the outset. This is aiI
the more noteworthy since not one o.
these dependencies has as yet begun to
pay its way, but still constitutes Sc
rious charge upon the imperial ex-
chequer. Nor are the colonies as yet
of any great account commercially,
since the gross value of imports and ex-
ports of the German possessions in
Africa does not exceed eight million
dollars per annum. Neither can the
colonies be considered of much impor-
tance to Germany as home for he-
surplus population, since, according to
the official statistics just issued at Be-
lin, the total number of German s.,
iects in German colonies after ten year
of colonizing does not exceed two tho..
sand; that is to say, not SO many as
sometimes reach New York in the space
of one week from Bremen and Ham
burg. Far from being discouraged. the
imperial government is displaying much
energy and foresight in establishing
lines of steamers to Asia, America and
Australasia, making German influence
felt in places where few years ago it
was an unknown quantity; and is,
moreover, taking the lead of all Euro
pean powers in the construction of rail-
roads into the interior of Africa. This
is the key to the development of the
dark continent, and Germany deserves
the good will and gratitude of trade and
commerce throughout the world.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
n Yeaaei.a Iumn

The spectacle Of steamship taking
. flying leap down = sheer descent o1
sixteen feet is an unusual one and may
be fairly described as thrilling" Thil
is what big steamer did a tho Nan
chester ship canal recently, mashed
its way through : pair Of &a1ss weigh.
ing thJee hundred tons eGich, sending
one to the bottom md wfench1ni th1
Other hnH on tts soek6ts, and it1oll
took : leap of sistssa fee4 - tho sekl
leye1.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
PLEASED THE OLD MANS EYE.
True Story Of tho Rise OF . Young Man
to . Bjgh PoAitioM.

True Story Of tho Rise Of . Young Man
to . high Poaition.
A man who visited New York recent.
ly tells story which sounds as if it
might have been taken bodily from one
Of those books which parents love to
see in the hands of their children.
A young man who was working as
clerk in an importing house had occa-
sion frequently in the course of busi-
ness to call at certain large manufac-
turing establishment. The head of the
concern took fancy to him. One day
he asked the young man what salary he
was getting, what his chances of promo
tion were, and so on. He was told, and
then said to the young man tn at he
thought there was better opportuni-
where he was then employed. The
young man replied that he should of
course like to better himself, but that
his engagement would not permit him
to leave for some time to come. The
head of the house said he thought he
might induce his EMPLOYER to let him go.
ne accordingly wrote note to the senior
partner of the importing house, with
whom he was on intimate terms, saying
that he had formed q liking for the
young man, that he believed there was
a better opening for him In his Office
and asking that he be released. Tho
next day the young man came back
with letter in which his employer.
while expressing regret at losing his
services, said that he recognized the
larger opportunity offered him, and,
as he didn't want to stand in his way,
released him. The clerk went to work
in his new position and so confirmed
his employers good impressions tina!
his promotion was rapid. He went
from one position to another until he
was next to the manager Of the house.
A short time ago the manager died and
"our hero" now no longer q young
man, of course, but still in the prime of
life, took his place at y salary very near
ly If not quite rs large rs President
Cleveland's
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
THE SEA OF MURDER.
4 ToeD sailors Are In the Hob1e Of A
plying to the Battle.

= Term oo1l0e0 Are In the HoosS o. Ap.
plying 60 The Battle.
The passage of the North sea, or Bal
tic ocean-for it is equally well known
by both titles-is looked upon with
dread by the navigators who have to
brave its dangers.
The sailors of the North German
Lloyd call it the Sea of Murder, in al
lusion to the marine disasters with
which its history bristles, says the Bos-
ton Transcript. The captain of the
liner whose destination is Liverpool or
London feels that the perils Of his voy-
age are practically over when he
reaches Queenstown. The command.
ers of the sister ships of the Elbe,
on the other hand, realize that the
most dangerous part of their jour-
ney is yet to come, for ahead of them
is the narrow and crowded English
channel and the equally crowded and
tempestuous North sea.
These unruly waters are open to the
fierce sweep of the wind that is 80
dreadful to Europe, that which ia from
the northeast. Only those who have
experienced these marrow-chilling,
pncumonia-breeding blasts can realize
their anger and their power. The Gulf
stream, which surges up the channel
and around the northern end of the
British isles, meets the icy currents
from the Arctic regions Storms, varied
by dense fogs, result from this COM
bination. The east coast Of England
forms deadly lee shore for the ship
ping caught in the prevailing winds.
In addition to these natural dangers,
the North sea is crossed and recrossed
by dozens of steamer 'lanes." 1t is
also the seat of the great herring fish,
cries, with their thousands of smacks
and schooners that, lying at anchor
here, there and everywhere, are by no
means the least OF the dangers which
menace the navigator. Here, too, are
hundreds of Scotch and English coast
ing craft, which stand well to sea to
avoid the dangers of shore lines. And
lastly the mouth Of the Thames spreads,
funnel like. into the North sea, adding
to the total perils with its fleets of in
coming and outgoing vessels.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
Never Sees the P.p.r,.

Nevef sees the R0pox0.
SILK ribbons are used in the court Of
Victoria to hold newspaper clippings
designed for the royal spezusal. She
never sees tho papers in their original
state. They are carefully perused BY
an Official, who cuts out what he thin}os
Will please her. pins the clippings IN
the ribbons, and lays them on the table.
st. Louis Republic.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
NOT DANGEROUS.
4 British Physician sets an Important
Natter Right.

OlOgical menace, 1t ls to Oe encouraged
as one of the best of all exercises for
the human system. This may be put
ting it a little strong, and, perhaps,
stronger than the scientific EnRlishman
intends that his opinions should be
taken, but it is cheering, nevertheless.
1t was q deadly blow that was leveled
at the art of osculation when the med
ical world declared that kissing from
lip to lip tended to introduce into
either one of the two systems that
were thus engaged-and sometimes not
engaged-new forms of animal life
that were deleterious to health. One
or other Of the kissers was supposed to
be always fairly teeming with bacteria.
To kiss meant sure, though, perhaps,
slow death. A shudder ran through the
amative, sentimental world, and the
market rate of kisses fell with a thud.
Hitherto affectionate couples became
distant, preserving a radius Of microb-
ical safety, as it were. When fears
were overcome, and surreptitious kisses
taken, the apprehension fingered that
q great danger had been faced. It
cannot be denied that the average kiss
grew shorter in duration and dimin-
ished in frequency. But the latest
scientific opinion has probably checked
the tendency to sidetrack the kiss.
This opinion is to the effect that in the
kissing persons encounter only the
benefcent organisms. and that the ad-
vantagcs of kissing far outweigh it's
inf3niteeimal risk
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-06-20
PROFESSIONAL.
w,r. HYNDMAN.

VKN. HYNDMAN. II
.ropyEv-AT-LAW Ketchum. Idaho.
4 Inpu.octices in all the Courts and Land
lf;ces in the State
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
COAL VALLEY.

Coal VALLEY, Feb. Aiming
operations are slack owing to the un-
favorable weather.
The roads are in bad condition.
George Somerson has opened an
other saloon at Sherrard.
The Kings Daughters held their
monthly meeting at the residence OF
J. j. Pryce.
Twenty-eight persons without
homes or money were lodged and fed
by the village during January.
The Christian Endeavor society's
union meeting Sunday evening was
we'll attended despite the bad roads,
which prevented a number from
Beulah in coming. The meeting was
a very interesting one.
Several of the Scott county su.
pervisors visited the poor farm
Thursday to ascertain the manner Of
conducting such an institution. They
were favorably impressed with the
building and management.
The Colona Protective association
had a meeting at Krapp's hall Satur-
day. Nothing of importance came
before the body except the an
nouncement of deficit in the treas
ury, which was reimbursed by +,
25-cent assessment on each mem.
Der.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
COUNTY BUILDING.

Feb. Edgar Humphrey to com.
missioner of highway of Cordova
towns ship, tract by metes and bounds,
sw4 5. 20, 2e, $26.63.
3-Chester Lillibridge to S. w
Bowser, tract by metes and bounds,
6, 16, 5w, $l55.
j. C. Bisant to August Swanson,
tract by metes and bounds, nel 6, IL
lie. $35.
Henry Armstrong to c. G. Walther
part sw4 sci 80, 10, 2e. 81.
4. C. Letsch to state of Illinois
tracts by metes and bounds sw4 20
10, lie. $500. -g-. $500 'ds :.
X. r. Bemiss to r. G. Letsch, tract
nv metes and bounds sw4 20, Is, 1e
81.
Andrew Letsch to r. G. Letsch
tract by meets and bounds swl 20
IS. lie, $40.
Daniel McNeal to state of Illinois
tract by metes and bounds swI 10
10, lie, $l1,035.
John E. Babcock by heirs to state
of Illinois, nwl 20. IS, lie, W 80 acres
mel 20. 10. lie, $24, 100.
w. E. Stevens to state of Illinois
&c acres in Henry McNeal's sub div,
SCI 10, IS, lie, nj mel 80, Is, 1e
$1,000.
Licensed to Wed.
5-Elmer Fowler, Miss Effie Gable
Fairview, Iowa.
August Newquist, Miss Hilma Gus
tafson, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
FOR JOINT FESTIVITIES.
Committees Of st. Paul and 0etr0polita
Lodges Arrange for X. p. Ball.

Committees Of st. Paul and Metropolitan
Lodges Arrange for X. p. BAH.
At q meeting held last evening OF
the Joint committees of St. Paul and
Metropolitan lodges. Knights of Py-
thias. on arrangements for q proper
observance of the 32d anniversary OF
Pythianism, arrangements were
made for = grand entertainment and
ball at Industrial hall the evening OF
Feb. Is, when addresses are to be
made by c. j. Searle and C. w.
Schlegel on the part Of the respec'
tive lodges, and there will be ban.
quet and ball.
The joint committee on arrange
ments is composed as follows:
St. Paul LODGE. J. Searle. A.
D. Huesing, H. Won Koeckritz. +.
w. Weisler. H. w. Smythe.
Metropolitan Lodge-Lee Pau. S
L. Allars. Ed Wagner. M. H. Sexton
and w. z. Wins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
BRIEF MENTION.
Lives Of rich men oft remind Ne
We can make our pile some time,
Aud by advertising largely
In the WAv 70 gel In line.


IL the way 20 get In line.
Hard coal at McKown's.
1.-The Lovely Malincourt" next.
The best broom-Lee's Little Gem.
o. L. Bruner. OF Taylor Ridge. was
in the city yesterday.
Watch for the opening chapters Of
1.-THE Lovely Malincourt.
Mrs. Mary H. Wadsworth is visit
ing relatives at indianapolis. Ind.
Twin-City club dance at Roche's
hall every Saturday nights cents.
Misses Hattie Schroeder and Grace
Haley left for Chicago this afternoon
ON q short visit.
Mrs. P. B. Grafton is here from
Packwood. Iowa. on q visit to her
son. Rev. T. w. Grafton, and wife.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge this morning was 100
and stationary; the temperature 80.
Elmer Fowler and Miss Fife Gable
were pronounced one by Magistrate
Schroeder yesterday afternoon. The
happy couple are from Grandview.
Iowa.
T. D. Eagal will serve an opening
lunch Saturday evening at his new
| saloon, corner Second avenue and
Twentieth street, aud would be
pleased to meet all bis friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Warner have
been called to Rockford by the criti-
cal illness of the latter's aged father.
who is suffering a paralytic stroke.
from the effects of which it is feared
he cannot recover.
Articles Incorporating the East
Moline Tool company have been filed
in the circuit clerks Office. The
capital stock of the company is
placed at $4,000. divided into $50
shares. Albert May. A. w. Shir-
ring, E. B. Kries and w. N. Packer
compose the board Of directors.
The Epworth league OF the First
NJ. f. church will hold it's regular
monthly business meeting and social
Friday evening in the Sunday school
room. The program will be in com.
memoration of St. Valentines day.
All have a cordial invitation to at
tend. Blu ,iness meeting at 1880,
program at 8 o'clock.
A 2-story cold storage building is
being erected by H. Tremann's Sons
at the rear of their meat market on
Seventeenth street. The structure
is to be of brick with Portage sand
stone trimmings. and::will afford quite
an improvement to the street. &. j.
w. Schreiner has the contract. The
building will cost about $4,000.
From over in the east end of Rock
Island county comes the news to
The ARGUS that there abides in the
neighborhood of Coal Valley rural
genius who may yet enjoy distinc-
ton in the electrical world with
Edison and Tesla, in the person of
Frank c. Killing. who has already
made numerous inventions and who
is devoted student to the myster'
les of electrical science.
! At the evaugelistic services this
evening at the United Presbyterian
church, Mr.. Bell will preach on the
} subject. "Look and Live" The at
tendance last night was large and
several ministers we're present. Mr..
McNary. the singer. sang q solo with
good effect, ITO Thee. o, Lord" He
will sing solo again this evening.
The meetings begin at 7:30 sharp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06

Hoyt's "A Texas Steer" is to be
seen at the Burtis next Friday even
ing with an excellent company
headed by Tim Murphy.
"The Widow Jones" will be the at
traction at the Burtis next Saturday
evening. "A thoroughly up-to-date
show is promised.
The Streeter-Vincent company
opens an 8-night engagement at Har.
per's theatre next Sunday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
Bucklen's ArDica SalyO

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. OF
money refunded. Price Is cents Del
box. For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
You Can Believes

The testimonials published in behalf
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. They are
written by honest people, who have
actually found in their own expert
ence that Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies
the blood, creates an appetite,
strengthens the system and abso-
lutely and permanently cures all dis
eases caused by impure or deficient
blood.
Hoods Pills for the liver and
bowels, act promptly. easily and
effectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
YQu

Should know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is absolutely the best remedy fol
all diseases of the throat, chest OF
lungs. Dealers are authorized to
guarantee it to give satisfaction in
all cases. so cents. For sale at M
F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06

Statistics show that thousands OF
infants and children yearly die OF
membranous Group. We do not ex-
aggerate when we state that every
one Of those innocents could have
been saved had Foley's Honey and
Tar been given them in time. Can
you afford to be without it in your
household? For sale at N. F. Balm.
sens drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
Important Facts.

If you have dull and heavy pain
across forehead and about the ewes;
if the nostrils are frequently stopped
up and followed by a disagreeable
discharge; if soreness in the nose and
bleeding from the nostrils is often
experienced; if you are very sensitive
to cold in the head accompanied with
headache; then you may be sure you
have catarrh. and should Gmmedi-
ately) resort to Ely's Cream Balm
for cure. The remedy will give
instant relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06

READ "rHE LOVELY MALINCOURT.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-12
T0RPED0-BO4T STATION AT BOSTON.

Washington Oct. II (SpeciaD-Chief Naval Con-
ctruc,or Hichborn will make important sugges-
ton in his annual report this year He will recon-
mend that the Boston Navy Yard be made the tor
pedo-boat station Of the service. He estimates that
an expenditure Of about 10000 will be required to
equip the yard for this purpose the principal con-
struction necessary being marine railway and
boathouse With the increase Of the torpedo feet it
viii be necessary 10 have some accommodations for
storing the craft, and Mr. Hichborn believes that
Inc best opportunities at the least cost are to be
iouhd al Boston. With the completion Of the boats
!ol winch contracts were awarded this week the
navy VIII have eighteen torpedo-boats on its regis
commission al the same time except in energen-
ces, and there will be seasons when 1, Will be adj
ssdp,e 10 maui all OF them into a shiphouse. Tor
y. eoMinlsslon as Is the case with big ships. They
al al De pulled up on marine railways and be kept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-12
COMMANDER DIcKIyys APPOINTMENT

Washington Oct Il (spec.aD-The appointment
~ Commander Francis ". Dickins as Assistant
Chief OF the Bureau Of Navigation. Navy Depart
,nent. has been decided upon. Commander John
MCGOWAN will succeed Commander Dickins in
charge Of the Naval training station at Newport
Commander Dickns will assume his new duties
shortly >fter the present Assistant Chiee OF
Bureau Captain Francis A Cook, takes command
of the armored cruiser Brooklyn. TO which he has
been assigned II Is said al the Navy department
Thai this arrangement is mutually satisfactory 10
Commanders Dickins and MCGOWAN The latter
officer being in the Bureau Of Navigation. II was
expected that he would succeed Captain Cook. His
preference was for the command al Newport. and
that Of Commander Dickins was for Washington.
Secretary Herbert respected the wishes OF the two
officers. and ordered them accordingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-12
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-12
Military ATTACHESHIP AT BERLIN.

s"asnington Oct. II (SpecaD-Captain r. X
rsns OF the 18th Infantry. has reported 10 the
:" department his return to this country after IN
sNce OF four years as military attache Of the
ssy at Berlin. Captain Evans has submitted
LUMINOUS report OF the later operations of the
s'man army. giving special account Of this year
HAnoeuvres. He Will return to his regiment at
,. 80 MS relief from duty abroad was at his own
~ pr HIS successor has not yet been selected
rs Inns', together with the detail of attache at
s~,iNoioon Embassy, being one OF the subject
sre VI be taken up by Secretary Lamont There
~ numerous applications file for both details.
ssdsn outy Is responsible. both professionally and
ekr..! anu there are many demands upon the
h VINO Is chosen, notably the requirement that
te SSeno great deal OF his own money without
90 outlay. Government re'mours'ng MIN Tor