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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
WESTMINSTER CHOSEN.
Meeting of the State Firemen's Associa-
tiOn-ElectiOn of Officers, &c.

The annual meeting of the State Firemen
Association commenced at Salisbury on Wed
nesday. The delegates from Carroll com
panies were as follows:
Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Com
pany, No. |, estminster-DelegateS, G. V.
Wantz, j. H. Cunningham, H. C. Keefer, j.
NJ. Roberts, c. Z. Goodwin; alternates, Dir.
j. I. Herring, F. X. Herr, o. d. Gilbert E.
j. Lawyer. J. H. Milten.
Union Bridge Fire Company-Delegates,
VIM. H. Marshall, F. G. Eppley, j. Frank
Baker, H. H. Bond, 0. w. Hess; aIternates,
+. f. Phillips, NJ. l.. Saylor, c. E. Gray, F.
NJ. Ogle, II. A. Broadbelt.
Manchester Fire Engine Hook and Ladder
Company-Delegates George H. Trout, Chas.
J. H. Ganter, VIM. H. Wilson, Chas. A.
hart, John Z. Masenheimer, Jacob E. hussle-
man, j. c. Brelthaupt, James B. Houck.
The public reception of delegates, guests
and visitors took place Wednesday morning
at jackson Park, and the freedom of the city
was extended them. From twelve to four
o clock "a lunch was served ut the park, more
than five hundred people partaking of the
good things provided by the ladies' auxiliary
committee.
AT night n business meeting was held. Mr.
Thomas F. j. Rider delivered the address of
welcome and President Mace responded
State Fire Marshal Z. J. Lawyer and others
also spoke in commentator of the good work
done BY the Volunteer Firemen. Every
house is open and the city is handsomely
decorated.
At the business meeting on Thursday reso-
lutions were passed on the death of Charles
L. Holloway, senior vice president; commend
ing the action of Gov Lloyd Lowndes in re-
tanning in office the present fire marshal, Mr..
E. j. Lawyer, and declaring that every sue
ceeding fire marshal should be a volunteer
fireman.
Resolutions were offered by Mr.. Albeit, of
Annapolis, promising help to families OF
volunteer fremen who have enlisted in the
army and navy if they should be killed, which
was adopted by rising vote and three cheers.
Officers of the State association were
elected as follows:
President-John J. Stump, of Cumberland;
Senior Vice PreSident-Samue Hanna, of
Baltimore; Secretary-Charles Y. Wantz, of
Westminster; Treasurer-Hiram R. Heck, Of
Frederick
There was no opposition to Westminster as
the place of meeting in 1899.
The association will be given hearty well
come here, next year, and everything will be
done to make their visit the most enjoyable
gathering they have had since the organza-
ton was formed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Orphans Court.

Monday, June 6.-Letters testamentary on
the estate of Nathan G. Franklin granted to
Sarah A. Franklin, acting executrix.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Adam W. Bloom, deceased, granted to Mary
A. Bloom.
Luther Kemp, administrator of Elizabeth
Rose Danner, returned inventory of personal
property, inventory of money, and received
orders to notify creditors and sell personal
property.
Susanna Z. Yingling, guardian of Charles
c. W. Lemon, settled I'd and final account.
Peter F. Shearer, Administrator of Abraham
Meyls, settled first and final account
Tuesday, June 7.-Joseph A. Leppo and
Jesse W. Leppo, acting executors of Elijah
Leppo, returned list Of sales of personal pro
perry.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Daniel Fl. Hahn, granted TO Joshua NJ. Will
liams, who returned list of debts.
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New Advertisements,

Legal Notices. Festivals. &c.
Boys Oehm- Made Steadfast Suits-Oehm' S
Acme Hail. Baltimore, Nd.
Guide to Summer Honest. Murdoch,
General Passenger Agent, Ill east Balti-
more ST.. Baltimore, Nd.
Free Pigs-Hobbs Bres., CooksvilIe, Nd
The Leading Topic-New York Bargain
House, opposite Catholic Church, Westmin-
ster, Md.
Do You Wear Clothing & Cor
such, Westminster, Nd.
June Clearance Sale-Miller Bros. Popular
Stores, Westminster, Nd.
Harvest and Hay Making-Lefert' Double
Stores, Westminster, Nd
Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate-David
n. Henning, Executor.
June Prices-The Great Model Emporium,
Vim. F. Derr, Westminster, Nd. First page.
Reduced Prices-Jno. Mcdonald, Sykes
Vile, Nd,
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Surprise Lawn Party.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.


Quite an interesting event occurred on Sat-
urday evening last, it being a surprise party
given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
Killer, near Dennings. The afternoon was
agreeably spent in conversation, games, mu-
sic, both vocal and instrumental, and other
appropriate amusements until about 6 O clock
when supper was served, after which plays
were again INDUCED in until a late hour when
refreshments were served in tempting style
and great abundance.
Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Killer and family, Mrs. Ed. Baughman, Mrs.
DR.. Franklin, Mrs. Jos. Stem, Mr.and Mrs.JOh
Brown, Mrs S. A. Bond. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Naile. Mrs. Lizzie Wilt, Mrs. Jesse Franklin,
Misses Fannie Male, Lizzie Franklin, Golda
Frizzel, Eta Keefer, Bessie, Mary and Ethel
Franklin. Ester Wilson, Grace, Maud and
Florence Stem, Annie Brown; Messrs. Geo.
and James Pennington, David and Carroll
Stem, John Wilt, Frank Naile, Wilbur Frank
lin, Arthur Naile, Winter Bond, Will Bloom,
Elmer Franklin, Raymond Brown, Joe Frank
lin, and Others
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Result of the Examination of Applicants
for Teachers Certificates. &c.

OF the forty four ladies and gentlemen who
attended the teachers examination at Central
Hall School House, in this city, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, April Doth. Dist and
22nd, certificates Of the first grade will be is
sued to w. A. Burgoon, Ulysses II. Shipley,
Albert J. Bemiller, Harry C. Westaway and
Herbert S. Yingling.
Certificates of the second grade will be is
sued to the following: Daisy Roderick, Mat
tie l.. Weybright. Grace E. Little, May
Koontz, Nora klser, Katie Fiscel, Helen c
Hibberd. Howard Wertz, Shellman P. Jack
son. John w. Yingling, Melville H. Utz,
Benjamin A. Stansbury, Herbert B. David
son, Harry A. Rupp, Charles E. Baumgart-
ner Charles G. Ecker, Benjamin F. Riggler,
Samuel |. Hofacker and J. A. Angel.
OF the eight applicants for scholarships at
the State Normal School, George NJ. Bril-
hart, Harry P. Wareheim and William NJ.
Tracy passed the best examination.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
MaidenSYIlle Items.

About 80 persons attended a lawn party
and strawberry supper given last Monday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Englar in
honor of their son, Herbert, and daughter
Florence. The evening proved one of enjoy
ment for all
Our miller has completed the repairs to
his mill and we hear the sound of the water
wheel once more.
Daniel Toup is seriously i'll at this writing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ecker, of ,Unionville, is at
the home of Geo. H. Waltz, ill of dropsy and
erysipelas.
Misses Emma and Jennie Ecker, of Union
town, visited their grandmother this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Shuey spent several
days in town with friends.
Miss Iinnie Fisher entertained Misses
Mamie and Mertie Ecker last Saturday.
Communion services were held at Winter
church last Sunday. Six persons united with
the church aud more than 100 took Holy
Communion.
JAS. l.. I. Waltz is home for Il short time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
MelrOSe Items,

Mr.. Cornelius Crumrine recently had his
beautiful new house papered by Messrs. Wag-
ner & Thomas, of Heller, Pa.
Mrs. Warehime and Mrs. Sullivan are con-
valescing.
Mr.. Emanuel Sellers new barn is rapidly
nearing completion.
Messrs. Edwin and William Rhodes are
improving their properties in various ways.
Miss Emma S. Shaffer, of Bachman's Mills,
spent several days last week in this neighbor-
hood.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Union Mills Items.

The canning factory of B. F. Shrver &
Co. began operations this week. A large
force of hands has been at work picking
peas, while others NOW off the vines, the
peas being threshed out by means of the new
pea-vner.
Mr.. Harry Shriver, the soldier boy from
Union Mills, when last heard from was at
Tampa, where his regiment was awaiting or
ders to embark for Cuba
Mr.. William Brown lost valuable young
horse last week from lock Jaw
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
G9mher Items

The weather is becoming very hot and the
ground dry; rain is needed very much.
Harry, son of George W. and Mary Fritz
zell, who died here on last Saturday morning,
of pulmonary diseases, was buried Sunday, at
3 O'Clock, p. m., at Mount Pleasant NJ. E.
Church, at this place. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. S. W. Coe. of Providence
NJ. P. Church. His age was 81 years, 10
months and Il days. The pail bearers were
Roger Shipley, j. Carroll Haines, Horace d..
Warehime, Harry d. Rider, Joshua NJ. Pat
terson and Carroll Jenkins. A very large
ent on the occasion.
Children's day will be celebrated at Mount
Pleasant NJ. E. Church, at p. M, on Sun
day, the 18th. The public are cordially in
Vii
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Weather Record for the Week.

June 4-mercury 50 at a. M. and "A at .
p. m. cloudy, showery after u night continuing
until day light; generally cloudy; light showers
in the afternoon. June 5-mercury IS at I
a. m. and rs at 2 p. M. partially cloudy.
June 6-mercury 81 at a. IN. and "a at D.
m; generally clear. June mercury 66 at
a. m. and 81 at 2 p. NJ. generally clear.
June S-mercury SO at Z a. m. and SO at 2 p.
M; clear. June 9-mercury rs at a. NJ
and 8S at p. M; generally clear. June 10
mercury 70 at a. m. and SO at l p. IN. !;
haZy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Clear Ridge Items.

Miss Daisy Pfoutz, who has been visiting
friends at Taneytown and Union Bridge,
has returned home.
Mrs. Jane Pfoulz returned home last Sat
urday, after months visit to friends in
Pennsylvania. Her son Harvey returned
with her.
Mr.. George Englar, of Gettysburg college,
came home on Friday of last week sick.
Rain is much needed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
GiSt Items,

The ladies of Bethesda NJ. Z. Church will
hold an ice cream and strawberry festival in
the grove near the church, this Saturday
vices will be held at Bethesda on June 10.
The members of Washington camp No. 90
P. o. S. of A., will meet in their new hall
tonight Saturday for the first time.
Your correspondent visited Taylorsvile
last Sunday. 1t is delightful village; the
people are sociable, and there are many
good-looking young ladies. He also attended
the funeral of Clinton Jenkins, who was
killed by an electric car in Baltimore. The
funeral was one of the largest ever known in
TaylorSvile.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Mt Pleasant Items.

Mr. Frank Myers new barn is completed
Miss MoIlie Hildebridle has carnatloh
M Frank Miller and wife were guests OF
h;s fatLer Mr.. William Miller, at Sandyvllle,
last Sunday, 90 .;,;n hor
SON william. and her brother George Snider'
~ 0n;te a number of our young people went
to Gettysburg last Sunday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Registration of Milk Herds.

Registration of milk herds under the terms
of the law passed by the last Legislature will
be completed next Wednesday, the time hav-
ing been extended to that date by the live
stock sanitary board. Dairymen who fail
to register their herds within the specified
time will be subject to fine as prescribed by
law. Already nearly $1,000 cows have been
registered, which, it is said, represent milk
producing capacity of about 10000 gallons
day
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11

New Jersey seaside resorts fear dull sea-
son owing to the fact that many persons are
afraid that Spanish cruisers may run close
enough to throw a solid shot or she'll ashore
after nightfall and do some damage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
MiddletoWn Items.

The creamery of Edward Helb OH J. B.
Kidd's farm, is doing well. They receive
about 300 gallons of milk daily.
June 49, will be Children's day at Middle
town. A large attendance is expected.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11

When you're in Baltimore, make Oehm' s
Acme Hall your Headquarters, Ladies Wait
ing, Retiring and Writing Rooms; Mems
Smoking and Waiting Rooms Free, no matter
whether you're customer or not; meet your
friends at Oehm's. Parcels checked free,
and every accommodation and comfort is cor
daily extended to you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
CUT THIS OUT,

Any Excursionist buying goods at this
store to the amount of $40 or over. will have
their fair for IS miles round trip, or less, re-
turned to them IN CASH. on presentation of
their ticket and this coupon at the Cashiers
Office.
oEHM' S ACME HALL.
n. B.-This does not apply to regular fares.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
Oehm's Acme Hall.
BOYS OEHM-MADE STEAD
FAST SUITS.

There often great difference in Boys
suits that look exactly alike, but boyish
wear and tear soon discloses good from
bad, but then it's too late.
When you buy Oehm- made clothing
you re sure that the fabrics will wear well,
won't scuff up or shred out, colors are
positively fast, sewing as good as the best,
for these are distinguishing features of our
Boys Clothing
Our is large line of Blue Serge
Boys and Worsted Cheyiot Sailor
Special Blouse Suits, strictly all-wool,
absolutely fast color, dainty TRAINED in
black and white silk, soutache binding.
\ suit whose fair price would be s.. so,
sell for $3.48.
Long \ strong line of them here, show
Pants ing all the best styles, in fancy
Suits. and mixed Cheviots and Summer
Suitings, wide, full-back coats, very swell,
mannish Suits, sizes IA to 10. Prices
range S., Sc. so and up to SO.
Boys Spring Shoes $1.35.
Spring Heel, very fine Calf, shaped like
a Man s-not girlish, but boyish Shoes,
$135
Another grade at $175
Boys Bikes, exact models ofo our Mems,
only smaller, $50.
Boys Our Pretty Broad Brim Sailors
Straw at 25c and 35c vie with the
Hats. more naval Tam 0 Shanters Of
White Duck, even though the latter are
only 14c Golf Caps are same price, too
-14c.
The finest Milan Sailors for Boys, in
plain, fancy and mixed combinations are
81. % and $3.50.
Regulation Soldier Caps, 25c.
Boys Senet and Smooth Braid Straw
Hats, SOC, 65c and 75c.
We have everything in Clothing and
other apparel for men, best, cheapest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11

Whenever you come to Baltimore on an Excur
sion,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
DRESS GOODS.

pieces of 38 inch soc all Wool paids yard
10 pieces of 121c Cotton plads, a s. yard.
pieces of 81 and 81 25 fancy pad
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

For Saturday selling Sc of Misses and Chdn 81 $50 Shoes broken
a broken
30 of Ladies hand made
has business So and Shoes Saturday selling
The
kind made DC to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
FANS!
FANS
FANS!

This of of
them in all the styles and shapes from c to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
SPECIALS.

1000 yards of yard wide beaced Muslin Sc yard 25
BRUSSELS from
size of 10 and 12c wash for Saturday only (and each
and only three to Balance of broken lot of Ladies Collars
French
awful odd price, but to price andee
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
DRUNKENNESS
0AR

BUILDING MATERIAL FOR SALE
ID am now prepared to fill all orders for
House and Barn Timbers, Fence Boards,
Palings, &C., of the best Oak. Also White
Oak for SALE Estimates furnished. Orders
delivered if desired. VIM. Y. FRIZZELL,
oc.2l If Bloom, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-06-11
SKIRTS.

We offer all our ready made Skirts Silk and Moha
Skirt the of
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-12-07

that ff5e receipts OF the government
from all sources during the nsea1 year
ended June 80. 1898, including S64, 751 =
223 received from sale of Paeiflc Tail-
roads, amounted to sos, 321 1886 and its
expenditures S443. 36S $50.
There was collected from customs
S149,5T5. 062 and from internal reVen-
ne $40 9OO.6 SAL Our dutiable imports
amounted to 1921, 635 ,479, a decrease
and fmportations free OF duty amount
ed to 1921, 414.175, a decrease from the
preceding year of $50, 524, 06S- Internal
leyenue receipts exceeded those OF the
preceding year by $24.212.O67-
The provisions made for strength
ening the resources of the treasury
in connection with the war has given
increased confidence in the purpose
and power of the government to main
tain the present standard, and has es-
tabliShed more firmly than ever the
national credit at home and abroad.
market evidence of this is found
in the inflow of gold to the treasury.
Its next god holdings on Nov. ]. 1888.
S15S. 57S.14T on Nov. i, 1897, and an in
crease of net cash of $207, 756, 100, Nov.
L, 1897, to $500, 23S.275, Nov 1, 1888
gold to outstanding government liabil-
tiles, including United States notes,
treasury notes of 1890, silver certih-
Gates, currency certificates, standard
silver dollars and fractional silver
coin, Nov. L, 1893, was 25.06 per cent,
as compared with 1903 per cent Nov.
l.
I renew so much of my recommends
ton of December, 1897. as follows:
THAT when any of the United States
notes are presented for redemption in
gold and are redeemed in gold, such
notes shall be kept and set apart and
0nly paid out in exchange for. gold.
This is an obvious duty If the holder
Of the United States note prefers the
gold and gets it from the government,
he should not receive back from the
government a United States note with
out paying gold in exchange for It
Demand For Currency legislation
1t is not to be inferred that other leg
islation relating to our currency is not
required; on the contrary there is an
obvious demand for it.
The Importance OF adequate provis-
lon which will insure to our future
money standard related, as our money
standard is, to that of our commercial
rivals, is generally recognized.
The companion proposition that our
domestic paper currency shall be kept
safe and yet be so related to the needs
If our industries and internal COM
lnerce as to be adequate and respon-
give to such needs, is proposition
scarcely less important. The subject,
in all its parts, is commended to the
wise consideration of the congress.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-12-07
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet
It cures painful, swollen, srIaarting, nervous
feet and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunIons. It's the greatest com
fort discovery OF the age Allen's Foot
Ease makes tight OF new shoes feel easy,
1t Is a certain cure for Chilblains, sweating.
Gallons, tired, aching feet Try II today
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25cfs.
Trial package FREE- Address, Allen 8
cImsted, LIE Roy, n. Y
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-12-07
HAwAIIAN ISLANDS.
Congress Asked to Endct Legislature For
tho Ennexed Territory.

the Ennexed Territory.
Pending the consideration by the
senate of the treaty signed June 10,
1897 by the ple1ip9tentiaries , OF the ne
Hawaii, providing for the annexation
of the islands. joint resolution to ac-
complish the same purpose by accept
ing the offered ceSSion and operating
the coded territory into the Union, was
adopted by the congress and approved
1 thereupon directed the United
States ship Philadelphia to convey
Rear Admiral Miller to Honolulu. and
intrusted to his hands this important
legislative act, to be delivered to the
president of the republic of Hawaii,
with whom the admiral and the Unit
ed States minister were authorized TO
transferring the sovereignty OF the
islands to he United States
The president, officers and troops of
the republic thereuPon took the oath
of allegiance to the United States, thus
providing for the uninterrupted con-
tinuance Of all the administrative and
territory, until congress shall ether
wise enact.
Tie Cars Peace Plan.
The PROPOSAL of the car for gem
eral reduction of the vast military es-
adjustments that weigh so heavily
upon many peoples in time of pea
was communicated to this governme.
with an esrnest invitation to be reu-
contemplated to assemble. with a view
to discussing the means of accomplish
ing so desirable a result.
His majesty was at once informed of
the cordial sympathy OF this govern
ment with the principle involved in his
exalted proposal and the readiness #
the United States to take part in the
conference.
The claims of owners of American
sealing vessels for seizure by Russian
cruisers in Boring sea are being press
ed to settlement. The equities of the
case justify the expectation that the
measure OF reparation Will eventually
dent and in the light of the proven
fact.
To Settle Boundary Line.
The al bitrary tribune appointed I'M
der the freely of Feb. 2, 1897, between
mine the boundary line between the
latter and the colony of British Gui
ana, is to convene at Paris during the
present meath
1t is a source of much qualification
to this government to see the friendly
resort of az bitration applied to the set
tlement of this controversy, not alone
because of the earnest part we have
had in bringing about the result. but
also because the two members named
tice Fuller and Mr.. Justice Brewer,
chosen from our highest court, appro-
priately testify the continuing interest
we feel in the definite adjustment of
the question according to the strictest
rules of justice.
The British members, Lord Herschell
and Sir Richard Collins, are Jurists of
no less exalted repute, while the fifth
member ar president OF the tribunal,
n. F. De Martens, has earned world-
wide reputation as an authority upon
international law,
THE REVENUES.
A Deficiency of over a Hundred AIIniona
Expected Next Year.
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NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.
TrY ALIENS Root EASE.

a powder TO be shaken INTO the shoes. At
this season Of the year your feet fell swollen,
nervous and damp. II you have sInartinR
feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot Ease
II warns the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisterB
and Gallons spots. Relieves corns and
buntOnS of all pain and Is a certain cure for
ChIlblains and Frost biteS- Try IL to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for DC
OImSted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1898-12-07

wifi be sas6 before you '1dey give n
kreat detail the conduct of the Affairs
bf the government during the past
year, and discuss many questions upSn
which the congress may feel called
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
EXecufiHa Mansion. Dec. 8. 1888.
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NICARAGUAN CANAL.
The President Urges Definite Action by
Cnnpraxs Rernrhinn II

The Nicaragua canal commission,
under the craftsmanship of Rear Adj
miral John C. Walker, appointed July
"a, 1897 under the authority of a pro-
vision in the sundry civil act of June
e. Of II that baT yS%T has nearly Completed
haustive inquiry into the proper route,
the feasibility and the cost of con-
ST uction of an interoceanic canal by
you.
In the performance of its task the
commission received all possible cour-
ments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica,
which thus testified their appreciation
of the Importance of giving a speedy
end PRACTICAL outcome to the great nro-