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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Report of Chairman Of the Senate
Committee.
(By Telegraph to virglnian-Pilo

(By Telegraph to Yirginian- Pilot.)
Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Nor
gan, as chairman of the Senate Com
mittec on Inter-Occanic CanaIs, t0-duy
presented written report upon the
Nicaragua canal bill. The following
extracts from the report indicate its
general purport:
We have reached n point in the dis
cusSiOn of the question of Il ship canal
through the Isthmus of Darien where
the necessity for the canal and It's adj
vantages TO our country is no longer
debated in Congress or among the poo
pie. With this western connection be-
tween the two great oceans there will
be established the shorter and most
direct line OF navigation between the
seaports OF this nation and those of
every other nation in the world in pass
ing from ocean TO ocean. The ship ca
nal will open line that is practically
straight around the earth and along
parallels OF latitude with temperature
zones where The seas are comparative
~ quiet and are refreshed with the
ever-prevailing trade winds.
AS a provision for the naval and
military defense of our country
whether insular or continental, this ca
Hdi Is IHuiSpellSuDlc ana the closer lis
location is made to our States on The
Gulf OF Mexico the more efficient will
be its protection to our coasts on the
Atlantic and Pacific.
Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii ana the
harbor Of San Juan, in Puerto Rico. are
the true military dcfenscs Of the ca
nal, against attacks by European or
Asiatic powers, and they give n. more
secure protection of its eastern and
western outlets than any fortress, how
ever strong, that can he located at or
near its connection with the sea.
Measured by the income of the Suez
Canal, at a corresponding cost. the Mic
araGua Canal should yield. with equiv
alent rates of tolls, at least twelve per
cent. on S140,000.0OO.
1t is too severe II lax upon crcdulity
TO ask the adoption of the prccarious
water supply at Panama i'm preference
to the two great lakes OF the Nicaragua
route. one OF which is 100 miles long by
40 miles broad, and affords nearly 70
miles of fresh water navigation for the
largest ships. rs part of the canal
route, and together they supply mere
than ten times the water needed 10
supply The canal line from Lake Near
aqua to both oceans. We owe it 10
ourselves and to the whole world that
whatever canal we shall build and con-
troll on the Isthmus OF Darien shall be
ms open. free and neutral to all nations
MS It's corresponding gateway, the SueZ
canal"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
Wfned and DIned.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington, Jan. 1S.-Ex- Senator
Henry G. Davis, Of West Virginia, gave
an elegantly appointed dinner tonight
in honor. of President Cassatt, of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, the
guests all being men of note in the
railway world. The dinner was entire
~ a social affair and had no connec-
ton with many railroad consultations
or other business matters. The guests
we're:
Mr.. a. ]. Cassa,t. president of the
Pennsylvania railroad; Hon. Chauncey
NJ. De'?ew, of the New York Central;
Mr.. Samuel Spencer. president Of the
Southern railway Mr.. j. S. Harris,
president. of the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad; Hon. John X. Cowen,
president of the Baltimore and Ohio;
Mr.. Oscar G. Murray, vice-president OF
the Baltimore and Ohio; Mr.. NJ. e. In
gals, president of the Chesapeake and
Ohio; Mr.. John P. Green, vice-presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company; William l.. 1lkins, of Phil
adelphia; Mr.. George f. Baer of the
Philadelphia and Reading; Hon. S. Il.
Elkins. of West Virginia; Hon. \. p.
German. OF Maryland: Hon. r. C.
Kerens. of 81. Louis: Hon II. G. Da-
Wis, president of the West Virginia
Central Railroad Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
Loyalty to hi. Employer.

That young man in Chicago who con
scented to have II vein opened and n por-
go 10 save the life OF his employer ear
tainly set Il remarkable example of hero
ism and loyalty The incident also shows
what power there is ;n good blood As
socn as, the broken down system received
tho pure blood OF this strapping young
fellow. the patient rcgaincd his strength,
THE blood Is tho ifc" Thcre is only
one natural way to get good blood, and
that is from tho stomach. If the stomach,
needs assistance, bring IIostctter's Stom.
ach httorS 10 the rescue This wonder
full medicine aids 1t IN It's digestion and
assimilation of food, and furnishes The
system with rich. red blood. When this
Is done, health and vigor naturally fol-
low. 1t IS also n sure euro for insomnia
and all forms Of nervousness,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
THE RANIIRUPTCY LAW.

Mr. DeArmond, of Missouri has in
troduccd n bill in tho House for the re-
peal Of the bankruptcy law With re-
servation that proceedings now begun
may be closed up
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
TIE Philippine S.
PROGRESS OF THE WORK or PAc.
IFICATION.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Nirginian- Pilot)
Manila Jan. lS-5:25 p. m.-Brgadier
General Kobbe has been appointed gov
crnor of 4ilbny province and Catan-
duanes island. and has temporarily
been placed In charge of the islands of
Samar and Leytc. His command en-
braces the principal hemp producing
country. lie has been instructed TO es-
tablish civil governments in the places;
under his jurisdiction. General Kobbc
sailed yesterday or the transport Han
cock with brigade consisting of the
Forty-seventh and Forty-third Infant
~, battery of artillery
Generals Bates. Wheaton and
Schwan have occupied the principal
towns in the Cavitc and Batangas pro
v!nces. y majority OF the insurgents
have returned to their homes and have
secreted their guns.
All the Southern ports will be opened
soon,
General MacArthur's troops are pur-
suing many small bands, killing nun
beers of the Fiipinos and securing
guns.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
Tidal Waye al Santiago

(By Telegraph 70 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Santiago dc Chill, Jan. 1S.-Tldal
waves, higher than have been known
for u long time. have swept along the
coast, doing considerable damage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
REDUCTION OF WAGES.

Chicago. ILL.,, Jan. 1S.-In circular,
which has been posted on the walls of
the Pullman sub-ofice at the Union
Station, reduction in the wages Of
sleeping car conductors is announced.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19
DEPENDENCIES
Continued from Page {.
so-cALLED PRosPERIrY.

Mr.. Teller concluded that this was
not a safe time to change our ilnan-
cial system to go to the gold stand
ard. notwithstanding the so-called
prosperous condition of the country
there was q serious money panic in
New York, which forced the Secretary
OF the Treasury TO purchase about SEA-
100000 or United States bonds. In ad-
dition to that the Secretary had put
into national banks throughout the
country about $120.0OO.o0O in order to
maintain the financial equilibrium.
IA financial condition. declared Mr..
Teller, (which requires to be bolstercd
up by the Treasury Department IS Il
bad condition."
Mr.. Teller thought it unwise to be cN-
perimenting in our finances when we
were very we'll off at present.
MIR. Chandler (New Hampshire). in
tcrrupted Mr.. Teller to say that one
question which seemed to make the
adoption or rejection OF the pending
bill moral question was the proba-
bic destruction of values in silver
countries.
Mr.. Teller had not concluded his re-
marks when he suspended for the day.
The Senate then adjourned.
IN THE HOUSE.
Washington, Jan. 1S-The House to-
day passed the Senate bill to extend the
powers of the director of the census,
after striking out the committee
amendment to authorize the director
TO contract for extra printing with prl-
vatc contractors. The whole fight was
upon that amendment. The influence
of the Public Printer and the labor or
CARNATIONS of the country We're en-
ployed against it, and after Il lively de-
bate of several hours, 1t was over
whelmlngly defeated. The publication
of the reports of the twelfth census,
therefore, will be made by the Public
Printer, rs In the past.
DR.. Hopkins, in defending the bill,
said he was willing TO accept an amend
ment requiring the work to so to union
llsaabe ------
Mr. Wheeler, of Kentucky asked
why, If Government work was to be
let to the lowest bidder. there should
be any provision restricting 1t to firms
employing union labor.
Mr. Hopkins replied that he would
accept the amendment, to show there
was no hostility to union labor.
Limiting this work 10 union Offices"
observed Mr.. Sims. OF Tennessee, SIS
rank class legislation"
Mr.. Wilson, of South Carolina gave
notice of an amendment he should Of
fer to authorize the director of the
census to direct the Public Printer to
procure the additional equipment nee
cssary to comply with the law with re-
gard to the time limit in which the re-
ports OF the census shall be issued.
The COMMITTEES amendment TO the bill
for tho collection Of statistics relating
to the deaf. dumb and blind was adopt
ed, and another amendment adopted re-
qulrcs the collection of statistics re-
garling mines. mining and minerals
After some further debate the COM
mittee rose. the bin was passed and the
House adjourned.
THE BANKRUPTCY LAW.
Mr.. DeArmond. of Missouri has in
troduccd n bill in tho House for the re-
peal Of the bankruptcy law With a re-
scrvation that proceedings now begun
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-19

pooling is given as the cause of the
consolidation, as the owners are deter,
mined to pool IL the purchase of every
railroad in the country is necessary to
obtain that end.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Road Meet at City Point.

A large and interesting meeting was
held in City Point on Saturday, at which
majority of residents were present
Captain Sharpe was chosen chairman.
Mr.. CressOn stated that the object of the
meeting was to discuss the improvement
of roads in the vicinity, but more es-
pecially To take steps for bringing before
the road superintendent the urgent need
for immediate action on that portion of
the public road from City Point 90 Cocoa
between the north line of w. +. Dixon's
place on the south and the south line of
James Banks place on the north. This
stretch of road, about a mile in length,
being through heavy sand, is not only a
great inconvenience To the citizens, who,
AT all seasons of the year, are constantly
travelling between Cocoa and points north,
hut n serious obstruction 10 travel IN the
winter, when the hundreds of visitors
from all parts of the United States are
practically debarred from driving north
ward along our beautiful river front, and
we are consequently deprived of much
that would be said in its favor were its
ATTRACTIONS better known. Remarks were
made by Messrs. Chester, Dixon, Halter,
Faber, and others.
On motion, a committee composed of
Messrs. Halter Dixon and CressOn, was
appointed To confer with the superinten-
dent and urge upon him the importance
of completing this work during the sum
meT
After n good deal of Informal talk as 10
the relative value of mari ami she'll for
the work, the meeting adjourned.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Cold Ste 4 or Death.

There is but one small chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
tion," was the awful prospect set before
Mrs. |. b. Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis, by
her doctor after vainly trying to cure her
Of frightfnl case of stomach trouble and
yellow jaundice. He didn't count on the
marvellous power of Electric Bitters To cure
stomach and liver troubles, bnt she heard
of il, took seven bottles, Was wholly
cured, avoided surgeons knife, now
weighs more and feels better than ever
It's positively guaranteed To cure stnm-
ach, liver and kidney troubles and never
disappoints Price SOC at b. r. Wilson
d Sons drug store
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Failing Into Line.

The newspapers of the state are
apparently wheeling into line adj
vocating the nomination of state
officials by the primary method.
The jacksonville Metropolis, in a
recent issue, says:
"The approaching state cOnven-
ton will probably be the last one,
as the spirit of state primaries for
nominating officers is becoming
too strong to resist. Both of the
congressional conventions have de-
clared for such method of nominal
ing candidates for congress two
years hence, and it is believed the
state convention, to assemble here
on the 18th inst, will do the same
thing.
1--WE think that the primary
plan is best for the individual vo-
ter, and not for the political boss.
Every voter has II voice in the
nominations, and does not dele
gate all of his rights to a few men.
With n strong law to make officers
of an election do the right thing,
primaries should prove acceptable
To all fair-minded men, and we
favor trying it. If unsatisfactory
il can be abandoned"
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
A SUGGESTION was recently mad

A SUGGESTION was recently made
by Hon. Charles NJ. Cooper, of
jacksonville, our former congress
man, in one of the newspapers of
Jacksonville upon the question of
relieving our supreme court of the
congested docket that it has upon
its hands. The recommendation
was an increase in the number of
judges, the court to assign to each
division a particular class of cases,
which would seem to us a most
feasible and practicable plan. This
practice is mentioned as having
been adopted in other states with
the result that the court dockets are
well kept up.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08

be possible to keep a volume of
paper money, under the system he
fayOrs, within limits that would
prevent depreciation.
On the questions of trusts, land
and taxation, he reiterates the we'll
known views of the wing of the
POpulist party to which he belongs.
In the matter of labor disputes he
takes a stand for compulsory arbi-
tratlon. That is the best method
yet suggested, perhaps, for the ad-
justment of such disputes, but
somehow or other it has, up to this
time, been found practically i'm
possible to get general agreement
to this method of settlement.
He wishes to have this country
assist the FilipinOs build up a re-
public. He believes in the Monroe
doctrine and would extend it to
these islands. He takes a great
many words to get his ideas before
the public, and while he has un-
doubted ability we are fearful of
his being lost sight of in the great
struggle when the two leading par
ties commence combating each
other. If Mr.. Barker polls a mil
lion votes he will do remarkably
we'll
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
\ Slight of Terror.

Awful anxiety wa~ felt Tor the widow
"f the brave ten. Eurnham, Of MachI~,
Me, when the ductur~ -Ili she could not
live ill morning" write MI. IL. LIN
coin, who attended hvr that fearful might
All thought she must s'un He from
pneumonia. bat she. b,4,-,-i i"r Ia King =
New Discovery, saying Il had more than
once saved hcr life. ami had cured hcr of
consumption. After three small du~cs >lr
slept easily all night, and H. further Csc
completely cured her This marvellous
medicine IL guaranteed Ia cure all throat,
chest and lung discas,-. only juc and II.
Trial bottles free AT T.. X. Wilson ~ sons
drug store.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
A Dangerous Precedent.

1t seems very doubtful if Gov.
Mount, of Indiana, would honor Il
requisitiOn if il should he issued
by Gov. Beckman, of Kentucky,
for the arrest of w. :. Taylor,
charged as an accessory To the
murder of William Goebrl. Gov.
Mount refused To honor Il requisi-
ton for Secretary of State Finley,
who is also charged with being
implicated i'm the Goebel aSSasSina-
ton, his excuse being that if Fin
ley should be taken back Ia
Kentucky he would probably be
mobbed, and while he does not
pretend tn have any law To uphold
such course, he has probably
exercised the arbitrary power by
virtue of his office.
But where does this lead To il
governors find excuses To ignore
the law? Certainly it will follow
necessarily that twill Ice a'diflicult
matter To bring persons To trial
who have escaped the limits of tn,
state in which they are indicted.
1t is quite apparent that Gov
Mount is influenced by political
feeling in his course of action, but
he has succeeded pretty successful.
~ in blocking the wheels of justic,
in this case, setting precedent
which can easily he followed by
Others who wish To shield person,
within their jurisdiction that ar,
wanted elsewhere.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Mr.. Bankers Acceptance.

There is nothing new or striking
in Mr.. Bankers acceptance of the
Populist nomination for president.
lie endorses the Populistic ideas
as regards the initiative and
referendum in legislation. the limi-
tation of the powers of banks and
transportation companies, and
would strike blow at the latter by
issues of government paper money,
though he doesn't say how it would
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION.
FOrty-Cent Sugar Shell Free to Every
Married Lady.

Editor STAR.
We believe that the most effective advertis-
ing we can do is to get samples of our goods
into the homes of the people. Therefore. we
are sending an elegant sterling silver-plated
sugar she'll such a. we sell regularly at Zoe
each, Ia every married lady in the United
States who writes for it, There is nothing la
pay. The gift i absolute. lou will confer
"a favor upon your lady readers by making
this announcement in your paper. Each lady
will send her name only. rs this is too val
liable gift Ia send Ia persons who don't ask
for il themselves. We give choice of any of
our Zoe designs. aud will send illustrations
from which selection may he made.
QUAKER VALLEY MFG. co.
Morgan aud Harrison Sis Chicago.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Political Situation la Suwanrc.

Suwanncr county today - without q
Democratic organization. The commit
trcman from each district WI~ elected al
the recent primaries, hut mp {" tate th"
committee has failed la ursaull'. lt L.
said that Mr. W. =. llna.c, VIM l. uIi 20
lthIa Springs IN Grureid, l~-urd an uIii-
matum before hr lrtt that th, committee
w"uld not h, organized mtI. after las rr-
turn in July.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
o. w. CONNER,
Grower Of Orange and Grape Fruit Trees,
Both Budded and Grated on Sour
Orange and Rough Lemon Roots.
Ocklawaha, Florida.

Grower Of Orange and Grape Fruit Trees,
Both Budded and Grated on Sour
Orange and Rough Lemon Roots.
Ocklawaha, Florida.
To our patrons and those contemplating plant
ing orange. grapefruit aud lemon groves
on the east coast:
We wish 10 announce that our grated and
budded trees promise fair To be much better
than ever before. and we would urge them
TO place their orders for trees before the fall
rush, and in that way be sure Of getting ex-
actly what they want both as 20 size and
variety.
We have full line of orange and grape
fruit trees, including Walters, Boon, Marsh
Seedless, Jocylen. Triumph and Florida
Seeding Grapefruit; Parson Brown. Homo
sassa Pineapple Seedless MajOrcs, Jatia.
Ruby ST. Michael, Maltese Straight. Madame
Vini, Paper. Rhind, Tardihf and Sanford's
Mediterranean Oranges and for novelties we
have the Tangerine. Satsuma. kumquat,
Washington Navel and Mandarin Oranges.
Our trees wi be ready for delivery by the
first Of September. but We advise November
and December planting. as trees planted at
that time. are in the best possible condition.
being perfectly dormant
Ii will pay you Ia wait for our stock, As il
is mostly year old stock, and by No
vember will be- from To feet tall. aud will
caliber from To l inch in diameter; and all
our grated trees will be fully banched, and
more than equal 10 any two year bud in the
state.
Our CRAFTS were all cut from hearing trees.
and came out full of fruit first growth this
spring and we have saved several specimens
of fruit for exhibition 10 our visiting GUS
toners.
We invite correspondence and careful ill.,
SpectiUn of our stock.
NOu-s very truly.
THE OCkLAWAHA NURSERIES,.
%. W. Conner. Prop.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
FayOrS The Drainage Canal.

Editor of The Florida Star:
Ia reply To letter in the last issuc oi
your paper from the Palatka East Flori
dian, | wish Ia say that while there are
Il great many disadvantages i'm having
the proposed drainage canal from the ~
Johns river into Indian river there are
also Il great many advantages One adj
vantage in having such drainage canal
II will drain not only hundreds of acres
of land, hut will dram thousands of
acres that are not good for ANYTHING but
for farming, ami ii the state should take
the digging "i this canal ia charge, ~ il
should, then suppose that navigation OF
the II. Johns river II stopped, let the
state then take TINS in hand and drrdgr
ont those places that are unnavigahlc;
will not the land That L. drained over
balance IN value the cost al dredging ont
| those places, / think il would
1t has 'hecn argued that the prairie.
land will not yield crops enough Ia pav.
tut | have seen II tried, and If il wa~
drained there j. nn reason why il would
not he the best farming Land in the state.
did not know that the attention of
the secretary ui war had been rtllr,l To-
the value ol those lands, and ii the land
that H. NOW subject Ia overflow was
drained there i nu reason why the state
Of Florida should not some dlv be- ~
wealthy a. amy Of the southern states.
W. { tNErENrEE.
shiloh, Fla, June OH, 1900.
BreNard County Treasurer's Statement.
June ISL 1870.
Balance cash "u hand May l. IaUp : ..2.,3 e.;
Amount received ia May, lguu s3}uli
Total --------.- SIu6a3 -
Less au."unt paid ia MAY. 1900 and
| warrants delivered Ia county com
| missioner, and schuul board ~ III l~6 f.
Balance cash on hand June l. lgOu II 49, 3.
The above balance l. held ~ follows:
| Deposited ia Indian River State hank
as pes certificate utcsIshicT attached
| Ia monthly report. less checks \u-.
| Nl0and sll, not ia .---.-.-.- - 49,. 3!
Balances belonging Ia each fund are. a.
! follows:
County revenue, general fund ------Sl Id4 5u
| road and bridge - $50.
| building 2OI}
| fine aud forfeiture " gtl3 so
feeding prisoners d" --- 67gu
| school fund " -a3
special road fund. Dist = coils
o. I.7gIml
roral------------s l. 1872
ions llENRY,
County Treasurer.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Weather Report
SUMMARY FOR MAY BY REV. JAS. II.
WHITE, q. s. WEATHER. OBSERVER

SUMMARY FOR MAY BY REV. JAS. II.
WHITE, q. s. WEATHER OBSERVER.
Highest temperature on the 10Th, $40;
lowest temperature on the 9Th, $50.
Mean for the month 1913; average mean
for 10 years, 75.4; highest mean in 10 years
in 1885, 1912; lowest mean in 10 years in
1891, 73.9.
Rainfall in inches, 3.63; average for %
years, 8 90; greatest in % years in 1890,
ll.5s; least in % years in 1899, O.37.
Number Of clear days, 2S; number of
fair days, 1; number OF cloudy days, q,
number of days with rain, 8.
Prevailing direction of wind east.
Island Home, Merritts Island, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08

Total rainfall for the week. OILS inch.
Departure from the normal rainfall for the
week. minus / As inch.
Departure from normal rainfall since Jan.
LIST, 1900, plus $50 inches
HAL L. HARDIN,
Observer Weather Bureau.
Jupiter, Fla. June 5, 1900.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08

Ten days ago patent for valuable in
vention was granted by the United States
patent office % j. j. Parnell and w. ii.
Wilson, of Lake City. The invention is
an improvement on axles for vehicles. 1t
is said to be a wonderful improvement.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08

WANrED-Honest man or woman To trstv-
81 for large house; salary SIS monthly aud
expenses, with increase; position permanent;
incluse srlfaddresscd stamped envelope
MA NAGER $50 CaXt III bldg Chicago.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-06-08
Weekly Weather Report.

q. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE wEATH-
ER BUREAU.
Comparative statement of temperatures
and rainfall for the week ending Tuesday,
June 5. 1900.