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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27
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The event Of the week in tri-city
osiety circles Was the musicale and
dsaeine party given It the Harper
Tuesdsy evening BY DR.. and Nss. G.
L. EyAter and Mr.. and Mrs. Adair
PIeasants. Nearly two hundred
guests were received In the hand.
Some parlors, where the colorei
electric lights and fes'oons Of ever
green mads them unusually sttrac.
tive. 81
Shortly after 0 o'clock the brilliant
dining room was thrown open and
at-the entrance the guests were pre-.
sented with charming souvenir pro.
grams Of the musicale By william
Iyster and william Snively, Mrs.
1obsrt @. Chambsrlin and Mrs. ".
=. Call. Mr.. Toenniges and his ia
nous quartet rendered 0 most de.
lightfui program. assisted by Mr..
eusenm:ehl. Of Davenport, 80 vocalist
= the ABSENCE Of Mrs. Lillian Reid
Cameron, who WAS i'll. Lovers OF
good music enjoyed . rare trest.
Refreshments we're served in the
main dining hall. Immediately after
which the room was cleared and
dancing was INDUCED in.
Among The most notable toilet .
were: Mrs. Eyster. In black satin,
yellow and black chiffon. bodice with
jet trimming; Mrs. Peasants. black
satin and brocaded bodice of flame
color and black with flower garni-
ture. and large bouquet Of daffodils
Mrs. E. H. Guyes. pale blue elk and
lace; Miss Elsie Prentiss, striped
taffeta and lace; Mrs. j. r. Kimball,
pink and white silk with chiffon dec
orations; Mrs. William Butterworth,
pink satin and pearl trimming; Mrs.
]. p. Van Patten. black satin and err.
mine; Mis-, Van Patten, white organ
die ond pink silk; Mrs. Leon n. A.
len, yellow figured silk and lace;
Mrs. II. s. Cable. white silk; Mes. +.
4. Murphy. white figured silk and
soire velvet; Miss Chamberlin, vel.
low orgsndis; Miss Copp, white Or
candle ov.r blue silk; Mrs. Mary
Lynde. black satin and lace; MIS-. l.
w. Hurst, red and black silk; Mrs.
Z. G. Carter, figured silk with black
and red trimming; Miss Carter. bro
caded silk with pale green chiffon
Mrs. G. G. Trr esdale, tan silk wi.
green chiffon; Mrs. r.. G. Chamber
lin, black brocaded sink and white
chiffon; Mrs. G. e. Red6eld, black
satin; Miss Koehler. white organdie;
MRS. j. >. White. blue satin; Mrs
w. w. Eggleston. black elk and lace.
The colonial tea given by the ladies
OF Fort Armstrong and Moline chap
ters. Daughters OF the Revelation.
at the homo Of Mrs. J. 8. Gilmore in
Moline Monday afternoon was a
pleasant event. The hostess had
made preparations fitting the occas.
ion. The home was prettily and
periodically decorated with flags,
ETC., and the red, white and blue rib.
bon display on the tables from which
refreshments were served wore par.
ticularly handsome. A large com
pany Of ladies responded to the invi-
tations, and the afternoon was de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

August ]. Bogel. the leading
druggist of Shreveport, La. says:
.'Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
only thing that cures my cough, and
it IL the best seller l have" j. F.
Campbell, merchant of Stafford,
Ari.. writes: ''Dr. Kings New Dis.
covery 10 all that il claimed for it.
It never fails, end 10 Q sure cure fol
consumption. coughs and colds.
cannot say enough for its merits. y
Dr. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption. coughs and colds 10 moi
an experiment. It has been tried
for . quarter Of century. and today
stands 1t the head. It never dissp'
points. Free trial bottle ut Hartx Z
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27
Postomes Baiialag Proposals.


Treasury Department, Ofice Su-
pervising Architect. Washington.
d. c. Feb. rs, 1S97.-Sesled pro
posals will be received at this Office
until 2 o'clock p. m, on the 24th day
Of March. 1897, and opened immed.
lately thereafter, for all the material
and labor required for the compile.
ton of the interior flush of the third
or attic story Of the q. s. postoffice
building ut Rock leland, Ill, in &C.
cordance with the drawings and
specifications, copies Of which may
be had at this Office or at the Office
of the custodian at Rock Island. Ill.
Each bid must be accompanied by q
certified check for q sum not less
than 2 per cent of the amount of the
proposal. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids and to waive
any defect or informality in any bid
should it be deemed in the interest
of the government to do 50. All
proposals received after time stated
will be returned to the bidders.
WILLIAM MARTIN AIKEN,
Supervising Architect,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

lightfully spent In various forms Ct
sociability. Souvenir cards, in the
form Of . hstchet, and bearing upon
them bit of sentiment. were given
each Of the guests. The capitals Of
the lines Of the verse on each souv-
euir denoted the initials of some
famous man or woman from which
the guests were to determine the
name. In this Mrs. ]. 3. Kimball,
Of Rock Island. was most successful.
and was awarded handsome silk
flag % drst trophy. Mrs. C. C. Car
ter, Of Rock Island. captured the
second prize. . booklet. aud Nrs. E.
L. Kern. OF Moline. the consolat ton,
q basket Of candy.
Monday morning Mrs. d. G. Con-
nelly entertained twelve ladies at
Martha Washington breakfast. The
national colors were artistically en-
ploysd in the decorations, aud the
cards were the exquisite work Of
Mrs. Connelly's daughter, Mrs. Ma
Gavren. Of Missouri Valley, Iowa,
the head OF the famous Lady Wash
ington, and our own beautiful flag
adorniug each card with the letter.
ing. beautifully done in gold. A
number Ct the guests left somewhat
in haste to attend q reception for the
Daughters of American Revolution.
given by Mrs. John Gilmore, Of
Moline, in honor of Fort Arm
strong Chapter OF Rock Island.
Wednesday evening the Salt Club
held its last assembly before Lent at
Library hall, Davenport. A number
Of young people from Rock Island
we're In attendance.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lynde gave q most
delightful ladies' luncheon Friday at
half paspone. Covers were laid f,r
ten. Daffodils were used in pro.
fusion, and the menu included all
the delicacies Of the season.
The last OF the series Of promenade
concerts and balls for the benefit OF
the Beethoven club, of Moline. was
given Wednesday evening with q fair
attendance. The series has been q
success, socially and financially.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

Should know that Foley's Honey and
Tar 70 absolutely the best remedy for
al diseases Of the throat, chest ar
lungs. Dealers are authorixed 70
guarantee it to give satisfaction in
all cases. Sold BY II. +. Bahnsss. :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

81. Herman Kale. Gus Nosdstrom,
Pat Rooney, d. C. Strecker, n. ".
Battles. william Schillipaer. John
Ls'kin, 4. Geiger, Emil Zsegler.
John Seuss; floor. William SchiE.
linger. Emil Zieglsr. N. W. Nelson.
Gus Noedstrom, 81. Yeager, Robert
Evans. Bleuer's orchestra provided
the music. At midnight luncheon
was served by s. L. Allars.' .
The hall was neatly decorated. An
advertising srrapgement adorned the
east wall. It bore the cards of many
Of Rock Island business firms, aad
was the means Of adding considsfa.
BILE TO the revenue of the ball. The
association 10 striving hard to clear
mp its Indebtedness, and should have
the cooperation Of the people Of the
city in the accomplishment of this
end. 1t is proposed to give another
ball in the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

A few terse sentences viii be read
aud received better than . real
crowded space.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

You can get money out Of i'd
vertising, but you must frst put
some in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

Cheap advertising, like cheap
shoes. cheap lawyers. cheap doctors
lis generally dear at any price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27
Hoods i ss,;';.

Sold by oil Druggists Price, o. nix ss Prepared only by
Hood Co., Lowell, Mass. Tho Best SplAsg Medicine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

Jones-What paper fur nishes the
most points to the public?
BROWN paper Of pins. I should
aavl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

An advertisement that makes the
reader feel like saying. "That's q
fact; never thought of that before. 81
is success and doing good work
Maker and Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

sore was diminishing in size and was b.
coming less troublesome. This encour.
aged her to continue the use Of Hood.
sarsaparilla. She took IL bottles, and now
Hor Face 10 Well.
The sore has entirely disappeared, leavio.
not scar, but only a slight mark, which
we think may in time totally disappear.
1t 10 such comfort to her and such low
to the rest OF the family that we feel in.
debted more than We can express, to
Hoods Sarsaparilla, that she has been
cured after twenty years Of sufferinR. -
Mrs E. A. STOKES, Epping, N. Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27
From Mr.. Stokes.

~ am glad to say that the cure Of nv
wife is exactly - stated in my daughter's
letter above. JOSEPH Stokes,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

Always beware of the advertising
''fakir." He is forever stalking
about with some new scheme. Put
your money where you will at least
see an effort made to get you some
trade in return-in your home news
paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

Tsggs-You're looking prosperous,
BogRs.
Boggs-Yes, our firm began adver.
thing last month and tho old man ID
80 oyerjoyed at the increase in trade
that he has raised all our salaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

It is astonishing how many bust
ness men can be talked into taking
space in . chart, or frame, or regis
ter or some other thing that has NO
excuse for existence. A schemer
will get more for his worthless card
than country publisher with . good
circulation would expect for . whole
months insertion. It is people who
have been thus duped who complain
that advertising does not pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-27

Wednesday evening the Salt Club
held Its last assembly before Lent At
Library hall. Davenport. A number
OF young people from Rock Island
we're In attendance.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18
STATE NEWS.

Henry Armstrong OF Centre Rutland,
about IS years old, was struck aad knocs
cd down by iregh' car, while attemI t
ing to cross the track 10 the Rutland raj
read yard 90 Saturday and vas instantly
kilsd.
Ell STATE. Attorney Jones Of Rltland
has been called t. account by Judge Row
ell Of the supreme court Tor improper en
foreeuent OF tbs liquor law, Tue charges
# proven against him, wall result 10 bis
| dlsb.rment
Gen, 0 0. Howard OF Burlington bss
been requested by q u Porter 10 take
command Of the division OF War Veterans
10 the grand Inaugural parade at Washing
ton on tito iou til Of March aud has accept
ed the position,
Mrs. Jerry Richard, a French woman
Of about 70 yeats and = resident OF Hart
| ford, was struck by the incoming eIpttst
Wednesday afternoon, while she was walk
lng on the Central Vermont Railway track
At Hartford village, sud instantly killed.
Albert NJ. BiIllugs, former Vernon or
,ud once rel 'eat Of WIldsor county,
ned 10 Chicago Sunday. de- was The
| 'ounder Of the Peoples G ,sIIkht aud CJke
,.-.... Hama : .y,oes hspk and IN.
wealth vas estlns ed a. so 100000. He
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18
MOSES SHELDON,
CHARLES PHILLIPS. Com ~
A. q COhhOt,
NnMMISSIONEKsl NOTICE.

- Estato Of IHuM's QCiNs
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court FOR the District at Man.
chester Commissioners, tn receive. examine aud
adiupl all claims ana demands Of al persons
against the estate of
Thomas Quinn, lato Of Arlington
IN said Dlrftct decoased, and all claims exhibit
ed IN Offset thereto hereby give notice that Va
will meet for the purposes sturosstd at
the law OH 50 Of q. NJ Barber in Arllhgtnua
on the lBth day Of July ncHt from ono
O'Clock 4. NJ until I O'Clock 3 n on sard day, ami
that al1 months from the 1874 dAy Of Janusry
A .. 1867 Ia the time limited by pald Court Tor
said creditors TO present their claims to Us Tor
examination aud allowance
Dated at Arlington this 10Th day Of January
1897,
MARSHALL GOEWEl = g.r,,,.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18

Oa receipt Of teo cenls, es.h Or sismpf,
generous sample all be mailed 81 tbe
mo.i popular Catsrfh aud Hay Fever
Care Ely's Cream BALM Sufficient to dsu
an,itsts ne sfesl merit FullsiZs J9c
Ely BROTHERS,
"a Rsrteb ST. Ses isrk CITY,
A irieod sivlsed TIE 10 try Eve Cream
Balm and sitter asipg II eli Seeks be
lisVs myself cared q oAtAIfh. II he =
mo.t vslasbls remedy. --Joseph Stewart
CA Gspd Avenue, Brooklyn, y. J.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18
JOHN c BLACKMEHtj
+ ". COOK, Cdmrs
qv JOHN MUFFAT
TAX SALE.

n y n 1IEs
The resident aud uopfesidont propflelors
Of tho Town u Dorset County u Bennington
and state Of Vermont, are hereby uotihoi that
the taIrs asrtgssd By suid Tom. tIuutv aud
state Tor The four years neat proce,1tu this
date remain IN whole OF Ia part unp ~ upon The
i1Iosiug dosorb d lauds ia Sail tosn Of Dor
set VIZ.
one undivided one hslf Of tsenly fur Acres
Of land sud quarry rights thereon, known as tho
Cave Qnarfy lot and QnuTy' sltuated ~ the
Gftb scuoul district, and now owned by Geo. + e.,
BesrIsey and assesscd and taxed 10 him.
1aKes duo thereon. g. 10,
one niece Of l.nd 10 said DOrset with house
and barn thereon, situated uJftherly and west
ely Of the highway leading from Is = Bowen a
to Dorset town farm aud sOuthcrly ~ Tho
sweet Farm, socsled, oputalniny about sayeut.
i've acre and arEe red aud taxed 20 Timothy
Dacy.
Taxes due thereon, tGj rs.
One piece Of land, with quarry ughis thereon
Of about ten acres, situated Wostony OF hJuh
Dorset village. and known As TOE 'J0bn J..
Niger Q1arty Lot nov owned by Clara A. Har.
RE and assessed aud taxed "a ber
IAEts due thereon, tli 50.
Ono piece tf mountain land oi dfty scrcs, cone
viewed 10 l. { Reed by Kelley, AdmibistfStJr
of .Alalzg Potter situated 10 the south easterJ
O. ruef Of tbe tewu Oi Doffet 10 lh7 igufth di3i '
sion Of land originally belonging 20 Peru, nov
TO noIset, said land ros nrssrbei and taxed to
l., g. Reed.
Tsrrs due thereon. tt3l,
One undivided oro.hhli Of twrutI igur acres
d had and qu.rry nghtv thereon, knosH ~ the
.'Caye Quarry Lot and Qusug," situated 10 thn
fnh rchool dirtueb. nov o"nsd By :, A. Lape
and assessed and taxed 10 him.
IGrrs due thefe1u - IG
One piece 81 mountain land sltust ID 10 Dorset
HUiluw, coca led. containing about tlkhtY seven
aefe-. 4ald piece wEa conveyed y deed ~ Mr..
Lois Lsthrop by Mores sheldon, nov. TN, 1871,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18

Are yau a4aargrd o. glfAt sad breteb
aiyoarfest by stet ehdi aaarring sod
atyJag vlla rssa ol estHug teethf ~ 80
sea4 a. aane sad get bottle 81 Mts. Win
s,ouss Saaittns syrup ~ chJldrea teeth
ias. u cures aYseHisry, d}atboss, regal
lstrs toe stomach SID bowel. cures SInd
collie. safeas tee gems, reduces lsdams'
900. aui gves taas aai energy 10 The
alale srf&sm Mrs. NjUt.aas Saathtug
sgrap Tor CalI3fga lerlbiug IL pleasant
20 toe taste a. 10 the prescription OF one
e. iba 81 lesl sai best itmsle physjcIsu
saI aatsas r tbe Ualed s,Etfs aud ~ iot
SCI. tt al 8fgRs .sts throughout The world
price ~ cts e. bottle
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18
% . -

Mot = the leading papers have
,trcas .3ra.Iais 30 i.Vof Of The passage Of
the GIL ,-ee,.T.r- OJl. nos before Cons ress
800 m.as taa~ coutsi1 sccouns Of
.-i-s..s .y.- 10 bosas ticket teljtrs
Tt t.ite+t. 10 .u isvnr # the bill and
Ill tie l.Evt 49, z.llobs connected sIth
the r,alro..s Ibey ave as reason Of
thtitsurs .'tt.' The 'eslpefs ,nuoslly
.ksu agraas Of dollars from lt,ir
stralogs a. S aittia The psst tee ytsrs
have osa.f toe dlsnlsssl Of S 100 IGll
road employees. Tbs h snoHs state
meat. bot hey ere IL ssiinGil0a 10 kto.
whereof they spsst sui their ,,atsnsbt.
uty ts credited II IL. sr,Iag evil aid
q 20 rel bessat to lhs pal !c crazy body
bet ths tcslpsn Themselves, Cousrs.
should take selioa a. onos
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18

Are Yea ssgrus vsta az d,sesse
sbt-bviI r.ts yauf life nIsfrssls 10
roo Euauthsl Hattat Micfebe Killer
al. rafr Yaa. salt ~
Mgss mar IAEEH. Agcnt
r9Em. Maple h5a Msuchefier y roio
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18

There are row l67 prisonsu ~ The
honss Of osrrsoiiou ., Ra,lsnd, ~Aich 10
the lstgett saabsr eTer oonhasd thus Al
,Hy oHs tine,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18

The pto.psc. Tor msnufactutsrs ssous
to bughteu aud srveraI large coucsrns ID
iron 500 stecl hsys started up the p1,
week Tt.lt Is stIll dull and nDsotsfsc
tory, bot tH-re is hopeful ferliDg 10 Re
s.ri to The future Tue trouble has be, D
f.tmers AMI soullgmsn have had little
mooey to ha, goods Wuh, farm products
be ~ los wages also with many men
idle lllb=ts Is slsr. 10 manufacturing
sui more msa employed 1t viii bsIp 81
stru44.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-02-18

A .,u,us II lbr populauou Of the Mssss
cha.ett. pfisoustbow 40 slsrmiug incre.se
over tbst Of rrcent ye.r', The total nnm
Der OF lrI.o4efs ttis year -" ue7 While
.yesrasa toe total nnmbrr ~s 1856
IGJ,u. l,J5 ib,rs ~rre i.4lG, snd jan,
lzg4 ISIS putoutrt Tue sfe''es1 N
crease j.. 90 sufak couoDy, bat this ls
largely brc4lsy Of the decrease IN the nse
Of pstdo5laR power Ia the State prison
there srr uow 5 e prisoners, shtre year
ago th.rs ~efe $50
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-28
PopuIist md PopnInce.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
A good thing has come out of Nazareth.
Senator Harris, elected as Populist. and
representative of Populists in a far in
land state, has declared himself to be in
favor of liberal appropriations for REIN
forcement of the United States navy. The
knowledge of the truth Is spreading. II
the seaboard be attacked inland Kansas
will suffer If there be war In which the
swift sailing and wei armed vessels of an
enemy shall chase American commerce
from the seas much OF the grain of Dakota
will rot in its bins.
The cost of navy Is the measure of
price that Il nation pays for insurance of
its commerce against the possible ravages
of "a foreign foe. And 1t is questionable If
the cost of this form of insurance is in ex-
cess of the rate of cost of insurance of in
dlvidual property against fire.
Moreover, no states more directly receive
rebate upon the amount of taxation lev
led for naval construction than those that
mainly are agricultural. For If a warshIp
cost s2,GOO,0O0, the amount paid for labor in
its construction and in production of the
material used in its construction Is not less
than S.T00.OOO, and every one who receives
wages or salary out of this sum has to eat
food that he does not grow to wear cloth
ing of which he produces no single fiber OF
the component wool or cotton, and shoes
to the production of the leather of which
he is no party. And no small part of the
material of u ship, the hemp and fax Of
Its cordage and sails. the wood OF its frame
the pitch and tar for its Calking are all
products of the farm or forest Senator
Harris is a Populist who knows what is
good for the populace.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-28
FIoored by n Ringer.

From the Detroit Free Press.
There is a good deal of talk about ring
ers on the racetrack," said Sims, the
wealthy stock breeder. but | want to tell
you there are ringers In every department
of life and business, where they can be
| utilized. Monopolies and trusts are ring
ers. They are painted as organizations
that give their patrons the benefit OF an
| immense capital by selling at lower rates
than could prevail under the old system OF
| open competition. They acquire railroads.
mines, fleets of vessels. pleasure yachts and
the control of markets, but parade them
selves as philanthropists. The sensational
preacher, the quack doctor, the shyster
lawyer and the cheap-John merchant. are
all ringers. The woods Is full of en-
II had an eye-opener pretty early in the
game. l was a smart young fellow in an
Eastern academy, and there was a rival In
stitution in the next county. II was q
time-honored custom for the two schools
to lock horns in prize debate every winter,
and had the distinction of being one OF
the disputants during my senior year. I
was born with sporting blood In my veins,
and In figuring on the chances of victory-.hrA
arrived on a sure thing 1 modestIy ests-.
mat ted that fHwas the smartest chap in the
whole outfit. My colleagues could at least
tie the opposition, and this made victory
for us a certainty.
"On the basis of this calculatin, 1 did
some pretty heavy betting. and let num-
ber of the other boys into the good thing.
When the great event came Off, everything
was going our way till a tall. gaunt young
fellow with No. s head and lungs In pro-
portion, did his talking for the other side
lie knocked US completely out in one round.
1t was months after we settled that We
learned that he was Boston lawyer and a
ringer
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-28
The Canal and the Treaty,

From the New York Press.
The Nicaragua canal, when completed
will be CONTROLLED in time of peace by
the company which owns 1t. That will be
an American company. 1t will be 'con-
trolled' in time of war by the largest feet
in the Gulf of Mexico. That will be an
American fleet.
That is all there is about the Nicaragua
canal. 1t can no more be mixed up with
the arbitration treaty than 1t can be with
the treaties of Ghent, Berlin or AIx-la-
Chapelle The company will he American,
for the reason that after the experiences OF
two prior companies in the isthmus no
collection of private capital will undertake
the work without government support. And
no government but this can supply that
support. No other government of this hem
isphere has the means. No government Of
the other hemisphere has. according to our
contention, the right. The fleet will be
American. for the reason that when that
canal is built the Gulf will be the Mediter-
ranean of the Occident. And when 1t is this
government will as little trust to stocks
bonds and other evidences of ownership
or treaties. either-to guard the road to
California as the British government does
now at Suez to guard the road to India.
Like the Monroe doctrine, the control of
the Nicaragua canal is not matter of in
ternational law or treaty right. but ma
uonai mlght. AS long as we are big enough
to maintain one or the other we shall MAIN
tain them. At the moment that We are not
We shall maintain neither. AS long as we
are big enough we need no treaty. At the
moment We are not we shall have no
treaty. 1t will live just as long as the
Black sea treaty after the fall of the Sec
ond French empire.
In the canal relation. as in the King Os-
car paragraph. the senate pettifoggers are
simply trying to befog the public mind-to
fool the Jury,