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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03

and the Great Bitter Lakes near the Red Sea
were merely dry deprcssions before the cut'hE
of the canal but the inflow Of water at once
converted them into large inland lakes.
The ground in the Isthmus along the canal IS
generally very low. and the only rock cnc"uh-
tered was soft gypsum. In the lakes chhnno'
OF sufficient depth and breadth to admit trarhc
has been drcdged out and the surface Of the
water extends on each side beyond this 10 the
natural edges Of tn" lake The chanrel is
marked by iron bcacons 80 feet apart At
every five or six miles along the canal there )
n siding. or passing place. so that large vessels
may moor for the night. or stop to allow otherF
to pass
Everything 'alonG the entire length of the
canal IS controlled from the main Office, IN
place locally known as Tcrreplen. a part OF
tho old town Of Sucz. No such name as Terro-
rlcln arucara on most MAPS Of the canal. 'ut
To- those who live in Sucz the made l2nd. ~"
hlled-up marshes and the chains Of islands
which project into the gulf nearly two miles
from the main part Of the city AMI ''rin INC
and If tie canals weston bank AZ Lt'rn rot
by their official names. rs Por; Tcvhk or Port
Ihrahim. but rs Tcrrcrlcia. y lons. nalr"+
cmLankmcnt connects Tcrre pciu with Sucz. and
from the train which runs between the t"'
places beautiful views arc obtained II tho lofty
range Of Attaka on the right. and on II. g..
across the signal-p,st@ # the canal tn" sharp
and Jagged ridge Of thr Gehcl 81 Raha
IL is also possible To- reach Tcrrcpi..r from
Sucz bv a steam launch. which starts from ih'
quay on the ancient Egyptian cana a, the
head of the gulf. Sailboats irav'l the same
route. too. in a ahor; time. but the return trip.
when one has almost always TO beat up against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03

an hour but vessels may proceed much faster
in the lake sections. TWO pilots ~" always IN
ployed for one goes of and a second comes on
at lsmailia on Lake Timsah.
CANAL TOLLS
The average time Of transit for the 500 ships
which passed through the canal in the year end
ing in Jun" 1891. was H. hours and - minutes
About tWo-thrds OF these ships were English
the remainder being divided among the other
European nations. The canal tolls n this time
were . francs ton for laden passenger or
cargo vessels and for ships of war. Il francs
- ccntmcs ton for ships in ballast and With
out passengers; ~ francs fer each adult passen-
ger and - francs for each child. Mail steamers
and warships are generally able to secure some
reductions from these rates. BY a convention
signed on October - 1883 the Suez Canal was
exempted from blockade II was agreed that il
should be neutral az all times. and that no
part Of ii should be fortified. Vessels Of all
nations. whether armed or not. and whether be
longing to nations at peace or at war, al
lowed to pass through 1t.
There are quarantine regulations which COM
pei every vessel entering the canal to Ice mcd-
cally inspected Infected ships which have
neither doctor nor "A dsinfecting apparatus on
board are stopped at Moses Spring. near the
town OF Suez. and the patients are landed and
placed in special hospital. Infected vessels
which have doctors and proper disinfectants are
quarantined for five days If the dreaded cholera
has made its appearance in Suez Roads and
are kept for seven days between the appearance
OF the first case and the departure of the ship.
In the last few years the entire length OF the
canal has been lighted by electricity, 80 that
vessels can proceed as well by night as by day
Formerly no passage was allowed after sunset
The cost Of constructing the canal, including
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
STIKBOARD .iND POHT.
ORIGIN OF THESE TERMS OF WHICH WE HEAR
50 MICH.
From The Scientific American.

From The Scientific American.
The origin Il the words "s,aThoard' and
"larboard." rs used in the nautical vocabulary
has been attributed to the italian words puesta
hurda meaning this sid",' and quei!a b raa,
that side" says "CassioI's Magazine" A re-
waited ~ SO two phrases appear as sta borda
and la borda, and by corruption Of languages
w.r,. soon rent ged s.aaboa:d' and "larbcard"
by British sailors. These t.,o words sound so
much alike that frequent errors and accidents
occurred. and years ago, therefore, The use Of
"larbJard" was discontinued and port was
substituted.
4 correspondent 90 ;h.e journal has mad the
pcint that tho former term has been IN Use in
The English lLUIu.,-a from a remote rcr.od
curing In AI.;ip-SaA'n as 'Stel:Ic..u. and in
rldale English ~ "st,reboard' Will in later
ti,rcs IL was written "sterboarG.' from which
il Developed into il modern form. "s;arho ard"
II originally meant. So "ur corrcs3 nd p; lays.
tn board or siGe, Of IT," SRI? g." WI.ch re- man
vho .i.oicd ia was .lc"d. - ma hc oAI.ed
psti.e English word as e.. tiugui.h|G from one
IL imported origin. ?.d q posse ss's special
interest ~ its indication O.. the method o. pro-
polling and steering - 40 frpE very carly
times The 'cient mariner Gould run before the
Wind with his single s9s.r- AL. but he oould
,,-i iato only few points on either S.ce. In
i-ss therefore. the direction q! IL "!hG freed
with the course OF the l,..fci IL Nd% n,c': airy
FOR him TO b. in constant roaL.a - &" modify
his direction by the hep If the oar. Inc Aus-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03

trations OF early English manuscripts and me
later figures OF tapestries N'mpNtE IN" old
square rig. with auxiliary oars and steering
from the size. In these examples one or more
heavy oars are used At the bow and on one
side only; while the course is kept by steers
man with a lighter. and often raddi"-Shaped'
oar worked near the stern. and invariably on
the stalboard sd" of the ship This int ihod OF
rowing survived until recent times. AND was
we'll shown the coal KEGS" which added so
picturesque Il feature to the navigation ~ me
River Tyne. These vessels We're managed 10y
crews consisting II three men and u boy they
had a single ,qGarc sail and carried - m" WEN
ty-Cdd tons of coal When unable to run before
the lind. resort was had Ia rowing. and TINS WAS
done 10y Il single heavy Low oar. worked "a Inc
port side 10y two men and boy. whle the
skipper kept the course. rowing in time win
lighter oar called i "swape' from the stern on
the starhoard side. The fixed rudler hinseo
from the stern post and operated 10y tiier'
was "A later development in snip construction
The Tyne keel" eXemplifes the earlier pra'-
tce Of our ancestors in steering by an oar from
the right side OF the ship. and from this c'ines
the destination FOR that eide the 'ste' side'
or starboaTd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
A PERU WE'D DARLING.
From The Philadelphia Record.


Among the customers of a Columbia ave ufus
store Il feW evenings ago was young coluIeo
man attired in very fashy suit and VIII me
air OF a real hot sport fuh" He asked Tor w
cents worth OF perfumery. and the drussst
sizing up his taste properly, poured out AN
ounce two OF the oudest smelling cologne
in the store. In the mean time the y"uhs
blood stood in front of "A mirror admirlng ms
own shape. He confided to the druggist thar ne
going 10 his best girl. "lo needen
wrap up de bottle mistah." he said. Il wish yo
would po' hit ovah me" What, Pour IL All Oh
your clothes. do you mean?' asked the aston
ished druggist. Oats jes wat mean. sun .
done want to smell good TO onct in nah hie.
After complying with the queer request ths
druggist sold him another 10 cents worth for IN
girl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03

the fine harbors at Suez ard Port Said, is said
to have been about $lO0,OO00O0. Although built
Icy French capital, it has passed moro and more
into the financial control and political protection
Of Great Britain. which owns large part Of
the stock Of .he company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03

norilcrly wind often takes several hours. In
going To- T.frcr.cir 10y water. on" has III adj
Vautag. II entering its best part at once. where
as tho trains terminal station j. IN ;hc Sums
of the l.itla town. Tho ned roofs If IN" canal
Offices rising among an avenue Of Ci'"n trees.
the red buoys which mark the deep water chan
mel the yellow desert beyond and tn" clear
blue of the SKY MAKE a vivid picture in III"
brilliant SUNSHINE. Near the landing steps
stands a large pedestal hcaring bronze bust
Of Lieutenant Wagborn. the first protector II
the overland route to India. This monument
has been put Up hy the canal company.
THE SIGNAL SYSTEM
In the large office at Tcrrcp,ln there is al
most perfect silence though the employees are
working steadily each at his especial task
Sometimes there are as many as forty ships In
the canal at one time and the slightest mistake
in signalling between the stations might lead
TO serious consequences. All these vessels
whether they are in the narr)west cutting.
whether they are moving along at fun steam
through the twcnty-threc miles Of deep water
H. the Great Bitter Lakes. or whether they
leaving the canal at Port Said. are under the
direction OF the man who sits at his desk in
the Office at Tcrreplcin.
The method Of working the canal is Ingenious.
yet comparatively simple. AT one side OF the
room against the wall is a narrow shelf along
which runs a grove. AT intervals this groove
has deep rcccsscs. which in two places are much
larger than they are elsewhere The groove rep
rcsents the canal and the reccsscs the sidings.
the two large ones being the Great Bitter Lakes
and Lake Timsah. When a vessel has been
signalled and Is about to enter the canal-at the
SueZ end for cXamplC-a toy boat or model
about four inches long Is chosen " represent
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23
Left His Home.

Yesterday the eleven year old
son of Hiram Glass, took his gun
aud left home and soon after his
departure, was missed by his
mother who became uneasy about
him and told her fears to some of
her neighbors,
Several gentlemen volunteered
to 60 in search of him, as it was
learned he went in the direction Of
Mckinney bayou, on the old Boston
road. The father was telephoned
to come home from Boston, and
he arrived at two o'clock this morn
ing and Joined in the search
This morning a note was found
in the Glass home, written by the
boy saying that he had lett home
for good, He was found today l9
miles from the city, and readily
consented to return home.
We hope he will not try this
prank on his parents again, and we
know If he could comprehend the
mental anguish he caused his
mother, in the few hours he was
absent he would not do such a rash
act again,
Since the above was in type we
have had a talk with Mr., Charles
Reeves, who in company with
Messrs. Watts and Stephens was on
the hunt of the boy Mr. Reeves
tells us that they first got on young
Glass tracks at the water tank
some seven miles out and the next
time they heard of him, was from a
woman, who said she had let him
ride in her wagon She told where
the boy left her, and the gentlemen
followed the road, soon finding the
boys tracks in the sand. They
kept the road frequently eXamin-
ing the same by striking matches
TO see II he had taken to the woods,
and finding that he had not they
kept on, stopping at houses and
making enquiry. At D o'clock this
morning, nineteen miles from Tex.
arkana, they stopped at a house
owned by a Mrs, Allen, and on
waking the lady up and enquiring
# the boy was there, was told yes
and sure enough the youngster
after walking himself down aud
trudglng through the night, had
asked the woman by a knock on
the door to give him shelter and
was taken in, He said his inten.
ton was to 60 to Boston to join
his father, who is there on court
business. He arrived at home at
II o'clock today, much to the Joy
OF his mother,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23
T. B. Warwick.

The United States government
besides carrying on war and using
the executive power to keep Alger
and Miles apart, has not overlooked
our little village here, and is now
having the court house grounds
graded which will be enclosed with
substantial iron fence. B. NJ.
Foreman will see that Texarkana
gets all that is coming and if any
thing little the rise. Ben is not
afraid or bit ashamed to tackle
the government as to our needs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

We heard a farmer say today
that only enough cotton should be
planted in the south to be used in
making quilts at home. He was an
advocate to quit raising the staple
in the south for a number or years.
This will mend matters for cotton
is now raised successfully in many
countries and the end is not yet.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Miss Lucy Lingard aud Miss
Lipari were out a couple days this
week soliciting for contributions
for some Catholic orphans home
and they gathered in good sum
of money. We would like to know
who could refuse to respond to the
pleadings of these young ladies.
Even a newspaper reporter would
give his last penny to them. We
have seen one of them do it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Colonel John Brown, one OF the
red headest of red headed men is
here today trying to sell shoes
The colonel has a good trade here
and as everybody wears shoes, We
see no reason why he should not
dispose of a few cases.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mr.. James e. Ferrell Of Burnt
House, w. Va, has discarded all
other diarrhpa medicines and now
handles only Chamberlain's Co!ic,
Cholera aud Diarrhna Remedy, He
has used IL In his family and sold II
Co his customers for years, aud has
no hesitation in saying that 1t is the
best remedy for collie and diarrhma
he has ever known, II not only
gives relief, but effects a permanent
cure. II is also pleasant and safe
10 take, making Il an ideal remedy
for bowel complaints, For sale by
Smith Drug Company
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

A telephone message from Bos-
ton yesterday says that 1872 bales
of cotton were sold there yester-
day at five cents. We do not know
what it sold at Yesterday at this
place but suppose it was about the
same price,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Circulars are out announcing the
coming cooking contest and Fete
to be given by the band on the 4th.
Several nice prizes are to be given
away on this occasion and amuse-
ments of all kind will be resorted to
to make the patrons happy, See
their "ad."
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

W, H. Booth is off on trip this
week for his big furniture house.
Mr.. Booth is making larger con-
Germs open their eyes as he gets
orders from all over the country
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mr.. Fred Offenhauser is playing a
star engagement at New Boston
this week, as a witnessin big dam
age suit one of our citizens has laid
against a loan agency. Fred is at
home in any cline and can make
himself understood and liked even
to the "killdeeans" at the flats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Sewer ~ Winfield, Insurance
Agents, Represent full line OF
strong and reliable Fire mSu-
rance Companies and loan mon
CIV on Real Estate.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mr.. Lee Rodgers of the Gas &
Electric Light company, has gone
to Dallas where he will remain seve-
raj days.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

We learn that the committee APP
pointed by A. P. Hill Camp, eX Con-
federate veterans, has selected the
State Line Methodist church for
the Winnie Dayis memorial service
next Sunday and a full house is eX-
peCted.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Services by Rabbi Becker at the
Synagogue, this afternoon, at 13O,
On Sunday evening at Z o'clock will
begin the day of Atouement, and
service will be held again at the
Jewish church, Go out and hear
Rev. Becker,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mr.. John Carmichael has gone tc
Little Rock. The nature of his
visit is not known, but many sur
misses haye been made,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Rev. J. NJ. Clark left this morn
ing for Mt. Pleasant. to attend a
meeting of the Presbytery, He
will be absent several days.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Rey James O'DohertY left yes
terdaY for Hayerhill, Mass, and
Mr.. Ahern will look after his inter-
ests here in the future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Don't cuss the cook for bad coffee
oIt buy from us and always paye
rich delicious cup.
WARWICK. MOORE Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Before making your purchase OF
a watch, ring or pin, see Chas. S.
Erber. He will save you money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Full line of kodaks and supplies at
Chatfeld & Buhrman's, price 50, Sc,
$3.50 and $40. 9-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Frank Hughes went up to Killdee
Flats today on court business. lie
is a witness in a mental agony case,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23
TO THE PUBLIC:

We have the oldest and most reliable
repair shop In TCXarkana. DO uphOIstcr-
lug, furniturc-makIng, and repairing cane
chair bottoms and others, Repair trunks,
guns, locks Il keys, mattresses; umbrella
making and repairing a specially. sam
pies Tor uph0lstering and furniture sup.
pies always on hand, Old trunks and fur
nitre bought and exchanged,
eau and see us, or drop postal card.
Place of business No, 300 Vine ST.
p"Ett w, +. LOREN & co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mrs. J. w. Wood, from Shelbna,
Missouri, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
NJ. E. Mccartney, in Fairview, this
city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

If you want the freshest and
cheapest groceries 90 to T, j. Hob
goods. 800 West Broad street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The Iron Mountain train was two
hours late today. We can'timagine
what is getting into the old reliable.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mrs, Frank Hitler Is back from
Chicago, where she has been on d
visit.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The bicycle path to Chic Springs
is now in frst-class condition. Ring
up the Edwards Harness Co., Phone
No. II, when you want to rent BIZ
cycles. 3 Is
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

w H Booth has a show room of
85x14O on second floor completely
packed with fine furniture, Ten
car loads Just received. 9
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

7, A. Sims, Dentist. All work
guaranteed. Office over Palace
Drug Store, corner Broad and State
Line Avenue.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

e. H, Donaldson, of Mena, regis
tered at the Benefited hotel yester-
day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mrs, Ed Mason, is entertaining
her mother Mrs. w. A. Willis, of
Carrollton, Mo.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Courteous treatment, good goods
and full weights, always, at War.
wick Moore Cos. 9-13
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

If you want to see a handsome
line of furniture, call at Booths
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros.
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
watches-go to Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

For Sale-A good gentle family
buggy horse, Apply to Dr. w, G.
Spearman.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Nine pounds Arbuckles coffee fol
81 at 7. j. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mrs, Witherspoon's home school
reopens the first Monday in Octo-
Der, 8 IS 1w.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Gentlemen's silver mounted sus
penders, at F. L. Schuster's. l2-14
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Seventeen pounds granulated
sugar for 81 at 7. ]. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Eighteen pounds best rice for
81 at T. ]. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

We now have the best and lar
gest stock that was ever in the city
in the line of Saddles, Harness, Col
lars, Collar-pads, Spurs, Curry
Combs, Brushes, etc. Call and get
our prices before purchasing else
where
9 18 THE EDWARDS HARNESS Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The service at the Palace Drug
Store fountain is the very best.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The Hunter Transfer and Stor
ago Co.. have the only safe and con,
voutaut rooms in THE city, for stor.
dge of your Iuwitweor piano, We
age prepared tostore goods Of any
Kind
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Money loaned on all articles of
value. Old gold and silver bought.
So Chas. S. ERBER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Bargains IN unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

W H Booth will sell you a side
board for $3.50. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Two three pound cans of toma-
toes for fifteen cents at 7. ]. Hob,
goods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The colored odd fellows Of this
city have let the contract for a
new hall. This order is very strong
here and the colored men will
strengthen it. in the future.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Call and see the new line of fur
niture at W H Booths. 9 /
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Sharpe & Brewer have adopted a
new motto: To suit you suits us.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

TIE Palace Drug Store fountain
is open the year round.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

New line ladies and gentlemens
gold watches and chains at f. L.
Schuster's the old reliable. 9-l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23
For Rent.

The rooms over my store.
JouE p, KLINE,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

B, W. Valiant is here today, from
Rocky Comfort.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Hon. J. D. Cook is now acting
special County Judge. Judge Ham
ilton being disqualified in cases and
measures pending, Mr.. Cook will
make an ideal Judge,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

B. p. Goanva, a Greek cook. who
left the Benefited during the Turko.
Greecean war, is back again and
will take up his occupation Of pot.
singing again, He Is a good cook,
and a patriot besides or else he
wou d not haye returned home Co
enlist under king Georges banner
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Huddleston Bros. nave lust re-
ceived a fine hr& Of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Ten dollar bed room sets at Booths
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

We handle the celebrated Vive
Kodak Every one guaranteed.
ChatGeld & Buhrman. 9-S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Remember that F, l., Schuster
has the finest line OF sterling silver
novelties ever SHOWN IN the city, at
hard times prices, Call early and
secure some Of mis- Bargains. l2.l4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Warm weather is with us again.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

We can suit you in prices and
goods, in all kinds of staple and
fancy groceries, Give us a fair
trial. Warwick Moore Go. 9-l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

W. G. Cass, of Ft. Worth, is in
the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Chas. Erber guarantees every
thing as represented-not single
Misrepresentation since organized.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Money always talks-by selling
for cash, T, J. Hobgood is enabled
to sell cheaper than others. Give
me a trial and see. 9-4.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

You can get free lunch daily at
the Chic saloon from 10 TO II a. m.
Fresh beer on tap at all hours. e..
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Two hundred and fifty Texans
left Camp Wikon yesterday for
San Antonio, They belong to the
artillery branch Of the service,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

The parties who were detained
at the detaintion camp at Argo on
account of the quarantine here,
and who hailed from Bunkie, Louis
lana, were released this morning,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Drink Daily finest mineral water
on earth for kidney or liver affec-
tion. Sure cure for dyspepsia. If
you cannot 90 to the Springs send
order to ]. w. Farrier, g
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Mr. WHITLEY his pulled the bot.
tom out of his natatorium aud Is
using Il for sheetlng on the Audito.
rium Thus we have the bottom
rail on top again. What next2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-23

Sixteen bales Of cotton were
brought in today from the Red
farms and placed oa the
market.