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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
ASHFORD.
"--AS~-1

Miss Olive Bennett lie at DR.. F. B. Con-
verses.
Miss Phila Curtiss is entertaining the
measles.
Rudolphus Prentice of Stafford Springs
visited his mother Sunday.
Miss Alice Buxton and Robert Lowe
have been visiting friends at Mansfield
Depot.
Misses Lila and Lima Hewlett Of War
renville have been spending week with
their grandfather, A. j. Hewlett.
The Axe factory Wide Awake's and
Literary and Social circle held their enter
,ainment at Reaches hall North Ashford
last Friday evening. A two headed lamb
belonging to 3. D. Curtis was on exhibit
ton. Richard McAllister of Southbridge.
Mass, was present and gave two declama+
lions which were much appreciated.
Mrs. Cornelia w. Stoweil, whose sick :
ness was mentioned last week, passed
away March 81, in the 10th, year of her
age. She leaves a son Prof. r. B. Stowell
Of Providence, r. l., daughter. Mrs
Frank Howes, and two grandchildren,
Bertha and Stanley Howes, of Whitman
tic, also brother, Thomas Stebbins with
| whom she lived. Mrs. Stowell was a
member of tine Congregational church,
and women Of amiable disposition and
true Christian character. The funeral
services at her late home Saturday, were
conducted by Rev. 8. W. Clarke, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Chapel Of Warrenville. The
burial was In Mansfield Street cemetery.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
His Resentment

A Memphis young lady who lie very
fond of her sisters little child. a boy
of 2 or 3 years. who Is visiting her now,
was trying yesterday to get him to let
her ''6x him up to have his photo
graph taken She got her curling tongs
and was trying to coax him to let her
curl his hair. But with true boyish
disgust Mt the idea of having his hair
treated like girls he refused to sub
NIT 10 the process. She insisted. how
ever. and offered him every kind Of
bribe, but In every instance he refused
to allow her to do what she wished.
and finally. becoming tired Of her at
tempt to get him TO submit. he sat
down. crossed his legs and looked I'D at
her very seriously and said:
"Auntie. I tell you what I'll do. I
won't take a dollar to let you curl my
hair. but I'll give you a dollar II you
just go away and let my hair alone
Memphis Scimitar
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COVENTRY.
~
Snnfh GnxanfrY.


Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Williams and son,
spent the day last Tuesday in Hartford.
Mrs. Shea of the Lower Village Fss
been very sick, but at the present writing
is improving.
Mrs. j. q: Olcott Of Norwich spent the
day last Tuesday with her sister, Mrs.
VIM. Latimer.
The meeting of the Ladies' Missionary
society of the Congregational church will
be with Mrs., VIM. F. Wood tomorrow
afternoon. - =. ~ L. ~ q -
Arnold Avery, who has been dangerous
ly i'll with diphtheria at his home on
South street, was able to ride down to the
village last Saturday.
Miss Grace Bradbury of Naugatuck
spent few days last week with her sister,
Mrs. Louis A. Kingsbury. She went from
here to visit her sister, Mrs. B. Watson
In Dorchester, Mass.
Miss Addie r. Hyde is the possessor OF
very beautiful orange tree which is quite
curiosity for this part of the country.
1t stands about four feet high and Is
covered with about two hundred buds and
blossoms.
| MIR. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson and Miss
Lemyra Smith called last Tuesday OF
Mrs. Susan Ledoyt. at the home of he
son-in-law, George N. Marcy, it being her
Seth birthday. They partook while there
a bountiful repast and had very enjoy
able time.
| Henry Noble went to the hospital II
Hartford last Saturday, and on Monda.
had his leg amputated to within abou
four inches of the knee. He stood tn
operation exceedingly well and is getting
along as well as could be expected. l
will be several weeks before he will b.
able to return. -... ....s.-.
| There was quite little sensation II
town last Sunday when at about 3 O'CLOCK
the cry of fire was heard, 1t proved t.
be W. G. Latimer's barn and In a shor
time men were there from all around, blu
the fire was under too much head way t,
be put out. The men succeeded in getting
out the eight horses, all Of the wagons
carriages and most Of the other content
of the barn. The fire was caused by
bonfire started beside the barn by Nh
Latimer's little daughter. The buildin
was insured for only $3.50. The adjuste
was here last Tuesday aud paid the in
surance on the buildings and $75 on tn
contents destroyed.
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Monsoon.

A party met at the home of Fred L.
Skinner on Saturday evening. Whist
occupied the early part OF the evening and
was followed by a collation.. Later gift
was presented to James Stevens, who will
leave Monson to take position in Spring
field In few days. The occasion was the
anniversary of Mr.. Stevens birthday,
which the gift was In remembrance of and
as token Of the esteem of his friends,
who regret his removal from Monson.
Mr.. Stevens was a former resident:of Stat
ford, and came to Monson about two
years ago. II"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Mems Ready-to-W ear
Clothing.

We want your patronage, so do 9TH
ers, and we don't expect it unless we
deserve it.
Other stores have, perhaps, qualities
and styles equally desirable, but our
hope hinges on price-that's the con-
trolling test of merit.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
DISTRICT OF sOMERs, IS. Probate

II Court, March 23d, A, D., 1907.
Estate of Chauncey z. Sexton. late of Somers,i in
said district.
Upon the application of Rhoena Fl. Sexton,
annexed, NAV be grant on sale estate. and an
Instrument in writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of said Oh uncey G. Sexton,
deceased, may be proved, approved. allowed and
admitted 10 probate, as per application on file
more fully appears. it is
Ordered-that said application be heard and de-
term1ned at the probate Office in SOmers, in said
district, on the 5th day Of April, A. D., 1900,
at 10 clock in the forenoon, and that notice be
given Of the pendency Of said application and
the time and place of hearing thereon by pub
fishing the same once insome newspaper having
a. circulat1ontn said district, and by posting a
copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town
of Somers, in said district. 50
CHARLES 8. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
A Sale of Corsets.

r. & G., Americas pride as a dol,
lar corset.
We have placed on sale six hundred
pairs, what are termed manufacturers
seconds, having slight imperfections,
69c pair.
Nothing that will impair the wear or
general service of these corsets.
North store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Honest COnfessiOm.

Young man." said the careful IA
Their, IF consent to you marrying my
daughter will you furnish her the lux
uries to which she Is accustomed?''
"Well." said the young man, ut is
more than likely that won't be buy
ing her as many theater admissions as
l have been doing for the past year,
Indianapolis Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
DISTRICT OF souERs. IS. Probat

Il KIDI NIO VI ~ W NV. SS. TTOUaIP
IL Court, March 9th, A. D. 1900 -
in said district. =
Upon the application OF Arthur W. Kibbe,
praying that an instrument in writing purport-
Ing to be the last will and testament OF said
Elizabeth D. Davis, may be proved, approved,
allowed and admitted TO probate as per appllca-
ton on file more fully appears, it is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate Of11ce In Somers, in
said district, on the III day of APRIL A. D.
1900 at II O'Clock In the forenoon, and that notice
be given OF the tendency Of said application and
the time and place OF hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation in said district, and by posting
a copy thereof on the public sign-post In the
town OF Somers, in said District.
CHARLES y. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
FARM TOOLs FOR sALE,

One-horse Buckeye Moving Machine, Yankee
Ho,s- Rake, Concord Buggy, Mtlburn one-horse
Farm Wagon, Yankee Disc Harrow. These ar
ticles are all in first class condition and price
very low for cash. Call and see them at farm Of
VIM. A. Royce at Hydev1lle. -.
52tf E. F. COLBURN, Springfield, Mass.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
A T Court of Probate holden at Tol

4 T a Court Of Probate holden at FOL
N land. within and for the district of Holland,
on the 9th day of March. A. D. 1900.
Present. VIM. d. HOLMAN. ESQ.,, Judge.
On motion of Ada M. Webster, exfcutrix on
the estate of. HARRIET G.. Cushman, late of Toll
land. within said district deceased
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
executrix, and directs that public notice be
once in some newspaper having a circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on
the public Sign-pOSt in said town Of Holland.
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record,
WIN. D. HOLMAN. Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

Governor Lounsbury has issued his pro
clamation for the annual observance o
Fast day, naming April Is, Good Friday
as the day.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
DOCS cofrss Agree wien You9

II not, drink Grain-O-made from pure grains
A lady writes: 1.-THE FIRST time made Grain-O
did not like 1t, but after using 1t for one week
nothing would Undue me to 60 back to coffee"
1t nourishes and feed, the system. The children
can ink 1t freely with great benefit. II is the
strengthening substance Of pure grains. Get
package to-day from your grocer. $50 and 80.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
OF NoTlCE.-state of con

TNRDEK OF NOT1CE.-Stateo Of Con-
~ necticut, County of Tolland. IS. Stafford,
Connecticut, March Goth, A. 1907
Annie F. Hunter VS. James NJ. Hunter. -
err. raging for reasons therein set forth for q
divorce. now pending before he superior caiart
in and for Holland Count to be held on the
first Tuesday of May, A. D.. 10 o. 1t aprear-
ing to and being found bv the subscribing aIl-
thoritys that the said defendant has gongs 10
parts unknown. and is absent from this state
ency of said complaint be given by publishing
this order of notice in The Press, a newspaper
printed in Stafford Springs conn, in two sue
cessive issues of said paper. commencing on or
before the 10Th day OF March, A. D !, 1900.
52-2+ ~ LYMAN TWINtNGH TINGIER,.
Clerk OF the Superior Court for Holland County
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Died.

Somers, 21st, George P. Ravens, Al, of
North Haven.
Westford. 21st, Mrs. Cornelia w.. Sto-
well, 20. 1s
Wilmington, 18th. Ora E., "A, widow OF
Robert Maddoms, formerly of West Stat
ford. Correction
South Wilmington. 23d, Mrs. Ann Par
ker, 90.
Somers. 18th, Chester Pease, 80. Flu
neral at his late residence tomorrow, Fri
day, at 2 p. m.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
A 7 a Court of Probate holden at Som

on the 18th day Of March, A. D. 1900.
Present, CHARLES $. FULLER, Judge.
On motion Of Francis p Ravens, administrator
On the EST ate Of George P. H"vens, late of SOM
ers. within said district, deceased. >.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order, by advertising in a newspa-
per having circulation in said district, and by
posting copy thereof on the public sign post
In said town OF Somers, nearest the place where
the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
CHARLES S. FULLER, Judge,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

The Merchants national bank Of Rut-
land, VT, has been forced to close. The
cashier, Charles W. Mussey, has confess
ed a shortage of $l45,0 900.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

Charles Cady, youngest son Of ex-
Lieutenant Governor Ernest Cady Of
Hartford. died Sunday night from pneu-
monia. He was a member Of the junior
class at Yale.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
DISTRICT OF soMERs s.. PtoBArs COURT,

ORDERED, That the foregoing application be
neard ana determined az me Probate office III
at 8 O'Clock In the forenoon OF lib tday: and
this court directs said administrators to give
ton. and I he time and place Of hearing thereon,
BY publishing q notice thereof once before the
9Th day OF a pi1l, A. ~. 1900, In some ueWsDaper
having q circulation In said dis rict. s.
CHAkLES y. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

Edward A O'Neil of Ellington. has filed
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the
United Stated district court. His liza.
bilities are 81, 739, 80, with no assets.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
Tnwn S,f @sta ff.N,.h

All persons liable to pay taxes In The town of
STAFFORD are hereby mott ed that have received
town tax of twenty mills on the dollar on list of
1899: also military and poll lax. and that said
taxes are due March 10th, = 90 and for the pur-
pose OF receiving the same Twill be at the s ore
of w. r.. HanleV. stafford springs, on Friday,
april 49, b, and Friday, sprn 10th. from Ga m.
until y. M; at W Y. ,dells store, stafford
vi lie, on Monday, April is b, from 10 a. m. to D
M; az post Office, West ) affold ON Wed. esday,
April 18th, from 10 q. m. to p, M, and at my
place OF business every forenoon curing the
After April 10th interest at per cent. per an
mum and legal fees must bs charged
JOHN u. WIGHTM AN, Collector
Stafford, Conn, March 18th, 1900.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

NEW Dressmakin0 Rooms.--We shall
IN open the Office room of w. II. Blacks hotel
Monday. March 18th, for the purpose of carving
We shall SO keep for sale dress accessories,
such as linin. 8, trimmings. eels, etc.
STAFFORD Hollow, MRS. OWEN KELLY.
March Sth. MISS HANNAH BLACK. a
A T Court of Probate holden at Stat
n ford. within and for the district Of Stafford,
on the 22d day of March, A. d. 1900.
Present. MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
on motion of Laura A. Holmes. executriX on
the testate est ate of Augustus Holmes, late OF
81 AFFORD. wit hin said district deceased
This Court doth decree that six months De
allowed and limited for The creditors OF said es-
tate to exhibit their CLAIMS against the same to
the execuirix, and directs that public notice
be given of this order by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign-post in said town OF tafford, nearest
the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certl-
fed from record. MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Zinc and grinding double the wear.


Try Grain-O! Try Grain-Ol
Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package
Of GRAIN-O. the new food drink that takes the
place OF coffee. The children may drink IT
without injury as well as the adult. All who
try it, like it. GRAIN-O has hat rich seal brown
OF Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure
grains. and the most delicate stomach receives
It ithout distress the price OF coffee 15c.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

The American wooden company at its
meeting at Boston Tuesday declared Il
per cent. dividend on preferred stock.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

In accordance with the naval regulations
Admiral Watson convened a court Of in
quiry at Manila to fix the responsibility
for the loss of the cruiser Charleston.
The report of that court is complete
vindieation of the officers and men of the
Charleston from all of the aspersions
passed upon them, including one to the
effect that they were intoxicated when the
chip struck.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

The April session Of the Tolland county
superior court will open at Tolland on
Tuesday, April 10, with Judge Ralph
criminal cases on the docket, and unless
some one is bound over within the next
two weeks the April session will be dis
tinguisbed for having no criminal busi-
noss
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper is mailed regularly to Its subscrib
ers until definite order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid In full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly, furnished for $2.15 per year.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

Married.
Sioux City, Iowa. Goth, by Rev. Robert
Bagnell. Richard W. Ellis and Miss Lille
w. Fowle.
Springfield, 28th, Albert N. Walker Of
Three Rivers and Miss Esther Nj. Cowles.
Rockville, 28th, by Rev. DIR. Almon
Gunnison. president of St. Lawrence Uni
versity, Canton, N Y, (assistsd bv Rev.
G. E Mckinley, Attorney General Charles
Phelps and Miss Edith Sykes, daughter
Of George Sykes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

General Joubert, SO, the famous Boer
leader, died from peritonitis Tuesday
Oxht.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

The republicans OF Hartford have NOM
mated General Alexander Han bison for
mayor.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

TADIES Will not be- permitted to use
" the Golf Links until the grounds are open
Members will please not play ON Greens until
they are in condition. Per order,
GREEN COMMITTEE,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

R.I-P.A-N.S. 10 for fve cents at druggists.
Thy Danish pain and prol0ng life. one gives
relief. No matter what's the matter one viii do
you good. 461y j.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

MCLAUGHLIN 4 son, PUBLISHERS.
\ so D year. II paid strictly In advance LBS
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
F. wAYLAND PRESTON. ......... .Auctione

F. WAYLAND PRESTON. .Auct1oneer
A UCTION Of the GTNHOLD PROP
N ERTY in Stafford Village, Saturday.
April Z. 1900. at p. m sharp, 1ncludin
Horses: Harness. Buggy and Robes and about
tons of Choice Fay. tn" farm consists OF 81
acres. more or less, suitable for general farming
plenty of wood for fire, and some old growth
timber. The buildings are all In first class re-
through the farm. A young, thrifty. well bear
ing orchard of Apple Trees, and many other adj
vantages, which take time, treasure and toll to
produce, are here for I he bu, err. This property.
which cost the late Mr.. Gi hold over 81. 90. viii
now be sold to the highest bidder on easy tersas
MRS. GEO. GINHOLD, ADMINISTRATIVE
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Exquisite Millinery.
Our Furniture
Department

Is gaining friends daily.
New goods selected from the manu-
facturers with care, made to the order.
All excessive profits eliminated makes
our facilities unexcelled. You'll find
our prices considerably less than Fur
niture Stores.
Fourth floor, take elevator.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Zinc and grinding double the wear.

Staffordville, 22d, daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Brown.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

call at The Press Office. Large assort-
ment ut low prices,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Our Prices are Lowest.

Mems Suits, newest cut, sack
STYLES
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

TOR RENT Two desirable tenemente
IL ~ J. CARL CONVERSE.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

L~OR Sale or Rent.-The Blacksmith
T. shop and Tools at Stafford Hollow former
~ belong to George WorthingtOn. Inquire OF
Ephraim >quier, Stafford, or E. j. Worthtngton,
West stafford. II
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29
Two RENT.-Two good tenements,
! small families. G.. F. HARDWOOD tt

THO RENT-House of ten rooms.
L Maple street. e. G. DENNIS. 32tf
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-29

TO RENT-Cottage on Prospect st.
l. ~. g. c. PARKESS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
BUSINESS CONTINUES ACTIVE.
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Increased Foreign Demand Tor Iron and Steel.
Rise In Wheat and Corn
Prices.

X. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly Review
OF Trade" reports the following:
Business continues larger than ever at
this season in amount of payments, and
on the whole as large as ever in retail
deliveries, though new transactions do
not yet give assurance that it will hold
at the same rate. Important branches
OF business are hindered by labor trou-
bles. OF which the building trade strike
at Chicago affects the greatest number
OF contracts for industrial products and
the labor and wages of the greatest
number of men. The rise in wheat
brings out larger Western receipts in
two weeks, 5,444,2o2 bushels, against
o,230, 100 last year, but Atlantic exports,
Hour included, in the same weeks, have
been only 3,645,4oS bushels, against O.
Io2,4o7 last year That the suit OF Mr..
Frick against the Carnegie Company
may affect the control OF many iron
works is evident. Prices OF pig have
not changed, though considerable sales,
including some for export, are report
ed, but the excess OF supply over dc
mand which appeared in January is in
creased by the starting OF a new fur
mace with a capacity OF Goo tons daily.
A sale is reported OF 100000
pounds Calumet & Hecla copper to
consumers OF the Naugatuck Valley al
10 cents. Wool sales at three Eastern
markets have been only I2,I34456
pounds in two weeks, against I2365,3 800
last year The interior still believes in
n further advance, but buying OF wool
on shceps' backs has stopped, and the
manufacturer has made it clear that the
mills hold large stocks to fill recent
orders. Failures for two weeks have
been $5,357G7o; manufacturing $2,386,-
203; and trading, S2,56o,6oo. Failures
for the week have been 2IS in the Unit
cd States and d2 in Canada"
Wheat, including flour shipments for
the week, aggregate 3,S34,o6o bushels,
against 2,oo2,557 bushels last week. q
4s477I bushels III the corresponding
week of IS90 3,S52,744 bushels in 1903,
2,I2o,So6 bushels in 1907 and 3,I4o,o12
bushels in 1896. Since July this sea-
son the exports OF wheat aggregate I26,-
S46,3oT bushels, against I5oo52.o3o
bushels last year and I574S2, ,28r bush
els in ISo7-9S.
Corn exports for the week aggregate
3,4oo,335 bushels, against 3,45o,9oD
bushels last week, I,56o,S45 bushels in
this week a year ago. s,o56,575 bushels
in 1905 6,44I42o bushels in 1897. and
2,o25.o2o bushels in 1906 Since July l
this season, corn exports aggregate
I36,oo7, 100 bushels. against Io5,S4o, I2r
bushels during the same period year
ago and ITO, ,563,246 bushels in IS07-oS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
NICARAGUA CANAL FEASIBLE.
The House Commerce Committee Recommends
That The Government Shall Build
the Waterway.

Chairman Hepburn, of the House
Commerce committee, has submitted
the committees favorable report on the
bill which he introduced for the con-
structon of the Nicaragua canal. II
says that il the bill is carried out the
United States will in six or eight years
own a waterway between the oceans
that II can defend and use in the inter
est of its navy and merchant marine.
The enterprise is entirely practicable
and the latest estimate of cost $r45,ooo,-
600, provides for the largest ships. The
committee believes that the rights
claimed by persons OF concessions from
Costa Rica and Nicaragua have either
lapsed or are of small value, and this
government should deal directly with
Nicaragua and Costa Rica, leaving
them to adjust all questions growing
out of such concessions. AS TO the linn
itations of the Clayton Bulwer treaty
with Great Britain, the report says
mo one can read that article without
concluding that the Nicaragua canal
contemplated was all undertaking early
TO be completed through the kindly aid
OF the two governments. Great Britain
has allowed years to clapsc without any
movement on her part to carryout the
provisions of that arii.lc. 1t has been
a dead letter from the day the treaty
was signed to the present moment"