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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

survey, locating a practicable line for
an interoceanic ship canal twenty-siX
feet in depth from the Bay OF Aspin
wall, in the Caribbean sea to Panama
on the Pacific.
In 1879 Count Ferdinand de Lesseps,
the man best known in connection with
the Panama project. appealed to the
nations to send delegates to proposed
congress in Paris, to discuss the ques-
ton of a canal across the isthmus. On
May 15 of that year, representatives
of twenty-four countries assembled III
the French capital and on their ad-
journment the Universal Interoceanic
Canal Company was organized. The
disasters attending this company, with
it's record of the greatest steals in the
history of the wOrld-and its attendant
numerous suicides. are still fresh in
the public mind and need. no recaptu.
lation here. The company, however. IS
not dead. though they have tried in
vain to raise the $150,000.OO0 necessary
to complete the canal. The collapse of
the company awoke the strongest pub
lie prejudice against the route and it
is indeed remarkable that in the many
points to be considered and in an I'M
dertaking so gigantic the two routes
are such close rivals.
1t is not generally known that work
on the Panama canal was resumed in
1895, and has been continued to this
day. In order to save some of the
$500, 100000 De Lesseps' company
spent, and to retain the valuable con-
| tod fb1
ganized new company. Fhe stock was
purchased by members of the original
company, who hoped by further SUBJ
scribing to save part Of their original
| investments. Thirteen million dollars
was all, however, they were willing
to invest, and this only eleven days be-
fore the expiration of the original con-
cession. An extension of the conces-
sion to 1910 was secured. The new
company did not waste the thirteen
millions in mere show on soft ground,
but, in contrast to its predecessors,
made every dollar tell. in the hope of
retrieving lost confidence, or, failing to
secure further investments, to make
the partly built canal so much more
valuable when the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty should be abrogated, so that the
| attention of the United States could
| be secured.
There is little native labor to be had
on the isthmus. The climate is not con-
ducive to activity and the natives are
averse to labor constitutionally. The
old Panama company imported thou
sands of Chinese, but they proved to
be poor workmen, especially when con-
sidering the expense incurred in trans
/ porting them from China. The new
company, placing a bond guaranteeing
the safe return of those of her subjects
who should desire it weS allowed by
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

Construction Company was organized.
In 1889 the original Panama company
suspended and the same year the Mic
aragua concession was transferred to
the Maritime Canal Company.
The company dug about three-quar-
ters of a mile of the canal and deep
enei the harbor at Greytown. Then,
the Nacaraguan government claims, the
concession was forfeited by a discon-
tinuance of the work.
The special feature of the Nicara qua
route is the great inland sea which
lies in the hollow between the eastern
and western Cordilleras--Lake Nicara-
qua. This body of water is fortytive
miles wide, 10 miles long and 112 feet
above sea level.
The plan of the Nicaragua canal
comprises an engineering feat the most
wonderful ever attempted. In the 18TH
nian commissions estimate of the time
it will take to construct the canal, six
years are given the building of dam
across the San Juan river, while two
more will serve to complete the water
way Tie San Juan leaves the south
east corner of Lake Nicaragua and
flows almost east into the Caribbean
sea. The first half of it's length from
the lake is almost a continuation of
rapids and waterfalls. 1t is then joined
bv the Rio San Carlos and its size
doubled. Two miles above this junction
is the site of the great dam. The San
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

Finally, the construction Of the canal
will give us an immense advantage in
trade with South America. At present
Germany and England each beats us in
that direction. Altogether, it is believ-
ed that the isthmian canal will prove
to be greater stimulus to trade than
any other one thing which could be
accomplished, whether it be decided to
finish the old Panama canal or estab-
lish an entirely new waterway by the
Nicaragua route.
Fourteen Times Surveyed.
Since the conception of the project
of a canal across the Isthmus Of Pan
anna, no less than fourteen routes have
been proposed and surveyed across the
narrow neck of land connecting the
American continents. Only two sur
vive.
1t was in 1S43 that a survey was
made of the Panama route for the first
time. A French engineer undertook this
work, but with no important immediate
results. He was followed not many
years afterward by George NJ. Totten.
chief engineer of the Panama Railroad,
who estimated the cost Of the construc-
ton of the great waterway at $75 1000
600 to $1OO,OOO,O00. Subsequently the
United States government also made a
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

for her ears, but the mans voice held
her spellbound, and she leaned forward
to catch every word that fell from his
lips.
What absurd ideas. to be sure!' the
man was saying, in his lightest tones.
absurd. How can you say 500"
said the lady's voice, hotly. Anybody
can see that you are trying to come
between George Atwood and his in
tended WIFE"
Trying to come between them" and
Alfred May laughed derisively.
''Ah, you mean that you have already
accomplished it! Yes. everybody says
that you must have fascinated Miss
Challis-that she loves you is no long
er a secret"
"She loves me! Then more fool she
for her pains. for, my dear, have no
affection to waste on anybody but your
own sweet self"
Ida listened to no more. For days
she had been under a spell, but it was
shattered at last. She fell back in her
chair, buried her head in her hands
once more and groaned aloud.
At that moment the heavy curtains
parted and George Atwood stepped
into the recess.
Ida, what ails you?" and he rested
his hand lightly on her shoulder.
'Oh, don't touch me don't speak to
mel" she cried. drawing away from
him with a shiver. George, I'm not
worthy kind word from your lips"
Heaven forbid, Ida. that a word
should fall from my lips but in kind
ness to you. 1t is too late to censure," !"
and the strong mans voice quivered-
sit is so hard to give you up. If AL
fred May was good man"
alfred May is a scoundrel! and
hate him-I hate myself! oh, George,
If you knew how wretched l am" and
Ida burst into tears.
"Idaw cried George, in joyful as
tonishment. Il thought you loved AL
fred May"
George, I've acted foolishly-I've
done wrong, but oh, I'm so sorry" "
said Ida, between her sobs.
My darling" and George clasped
her in his strong arms. Let US for
get the past few weeks of our exist
ence."-New York News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24
Tea Drinking in Russia.

Enormous quantities of tea are con-
sumed by the Russians. but they do
not suffer from any effects owing to
the way in which they concoct the bev-
erage. With them it is not cup Of tea,
but a glass of tea. A sprinkling Of
leaf is put into the pot, boiling water
is poured on, and allowed to stand not
more than thirty seconds. A small
quantity of the brew-about two ta-
blespoonfuls-is poured into a glass,
which is then filled with boiling water.
A slice of lemon and sugar are added.
and here we have one of the most re-
freshing and piquant drinks imagina-
BILE. The color of the tea as drunk is
a pale amber, and, Of course, no milk
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

the
while
of
Of
Of
hand lining
midw a
hade
all
blow
tool to
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24
HIS BETTING CLOTHES.
Superstitious Young Man Explains
Cause of His Losses.


Cause of His Losses.
There is a new boarder at the board
ing house. He wears d new pair of
Scotch tweed trousers, a mile too wide
across the beam. and an embryonic
waxed mustache. which he loves to
train into the form of grapevine ten
drill. When he is not twirling his ten
drilous mustache or taking another
hitch in his trousers he plasters down
with his hand his straggly growth of
tow w-colored hair and confines it as best
he can behind the rims of his small
ears.
DO you know" said the newcomer,
that am the most superstitious fell
low you ever saw? Now. really, l am"
Il think that we are all supersti-
tious." said the actress. who sat across
from him at the table. and who was
one of the ballet in Beauty and the
Beast"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

The world is interested in fight of
canals, with the center of attention di-
rected to Central America, that vexa-
tlous narrow strip of land connecting
the great American continent. For the
first time in eleven years the Congress
-of the United States is arranging for
the construction of the isthmian water
passage, with forces ranged in two fac
tions-one holding out for the compile
ton of the Panama canal, begun so
long ago by the Frenchman, DeLes-
seps, and the other advocating the con-
struction of an entirely new passage
through Nicaragua.
With the new Hay-Pauncefote treaty
with England ratified. it will be neces-
sary to consummate negotiations with
the Central American States. through
which, or along the border of which,
the chosen route extends. 1t has been
maintained that a strip of land ten
miles in width along the canal should
be bought, but the constitutions of the
Central American States sforbidding
such sale, the only way remaining is
to acquire nominal control of the land
by treaty. We would then have the
right to police the strip or do anything
else we pleased with it. 1t is a fact
that sovereignty of the strip is not
needed. Control is all that is neces-
Sary.
While the proposed canal is to be
neutral, the United States will have
the right to close it against an enemy
in time of war, the fact that We guar
antee neutrality not operating against
the establishment of Notifications if we
see fit. By a principle of international
law. all treaties are abrogated with
the country with which we are at war.
The new treaty which replaces the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty with England
provides that the United States shall
do all the work of building the canal,
assume the responsibility of safeguard
ing it and regulate it's use by all ma
tions on terms of equality without the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

guarantee of interference Of any other
country 1t is this last clause which
gives us the right to fortify the canal.
Probably this will never be done, as
the most effective way to control the
canal in time of war is by means of
the navy. 1t is held that if we control
both approaches of the canal, as we
shall do, it will be all we need.
The first effect of the canal will be
to shorten the time from New York to
San Francisco from sixty to sixteen
days, thus bringing about great in
crease in water freight, with a proper
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24
New Cure for Cousumptiyes.

A doctor has written to the London
Times suggesting the running of motor
cars at a speed fully up to the legal
limit as means of administering the
open-air treatment to consumptives.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24
A Little Dense.

"Sousa's band played before King
Edward"
Indeed? That wasn't court etiquette.
was it?'
What do you mean?"
You said Sousa played before the
King. The King should have played
first, shouldn't he?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24
Holding for a Rise.

Ex-Congressman Gable Of Illinois has
a charming young daughter who is re-
ceiving her education in France. When
she was several years younger than she
is now her father took her on his knee
one day and said to her:
To-day a man asked me if 1 would
not sell little brother. He said he would
give me whole room full of gold. Shall
let him have little brotherY"
The child shook her head.
But" persisted her father, "think
how much money this room full of gold
would be. Think how many things you
could buy with it. Don't you think I'd
better let the man have little brOther?'
NO." said the daughter. "let's keep
him till he's older. He'll be worth more
then."-New York Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24

Tenants Rights in Holland.
In Holland no landlord has the power
of raising the rent or Of evicting a
tenant.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-01-24
CONTEST OF CANALS
Result Means Much to the PAM
anna Company.
A WATERWAY FIGHT.
May End in Loss of Many Millions 10
the Old Ship-Canal Concern.

Project Most in Favor
There Is Not Much Difference in Cost
and to the Ordinary Observer the
Natural Advantages Seem to Be
About EquaI-Passage More Quickly
Made by Panama Route-Great In
land Sea in Nicaragua.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
PREDICTS A DULL CAMPAIGN

The Washington correspondent 0
the New York Evening Post, who has
been observing the congressional cam
paign from a non-partisau point
view, has reached the conclusion that
neither political party is extremely
iesFous of obtaining control of the
next house Immediately preceding the
presidential election.
he figures cut that the great com
mereisl interests Of the country are in
different to Republican success, be-
cause they fear that with strong Re-
publican msjority antitrust legislation
that may be urged by the President
will be adopted So far as the Demo.
Gratis are concerned, he says, 1T ad-
mits of easy demonstration that the
Democrats, as party, will not be
benefited by capture of the House
aext November. Senator Vest and
the Democratic editors who have ad-
vanced this view are, according to pre-
vaillng opinion, sound IN their po-
sition."
This means, of course, that the
|
Democrats realize that it would be no
advantage to gain control of the
HoEse with the President and the
Senate against any measures they may
propose. 1t must be admitted that
there is something in this, because the
Republicans would find it easy to shift
the responsibility upon the Democrat.
ic House and point to it as an ell.
straction.
The correspondent of the Post alsG
says at fits in with this idea of in
difference as to the result of the con.
gressional elections by the party lead
ers that in most of the great States 10.
cal and municipal controversies, with
the eyer-present labor question more
active than ever, are the controlling
questions with the people, and this
weakens the force of national politics
as of first importance. This is SO to a
marked extent in Pennsylvania, and
also prevails in Ohio and New York -
Both political parties have made
late nominations ihIs year, and seem
to be devoting more attention to State
and municipal contests than to the
| fight for the control of the next House.
At any rate, the congressional cam
paign, which has not yet been opened
by either party, promises to be an I'M
usually short one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
WHICH SIDE CAN BE BELIEVED.

The four largest railway systems OPP
Grating in the South are the Louis
vile Il Nashville, Southern, Illinois
Central and Seaboard Air Line, and
the Presiden of these roads, Messrs
Smith, Spencer, Fish and Williams
respectively, have said there is to be
no merger of Southern railways. Are
they to be believed, or crowd of po'
lltical agitators who are raising the
cry of merger" to prejudice the pub
lie mind against these railroads in or
der that they may reap personal
benefit ?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

There is more oatarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseas es
put together, aud until the last few
years was supposed to be lncurable.
For a great many years doctors pro
nounoed it a local disease, ard prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incursble. Science has
proven catarrh TO be = constitutional d.
sease, and therefore requires consttu-
tional treatment Hairs CatarIh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney X Co
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitution
al cure on the market. Itls taken in
ternally in doses +. ON ten drops to q
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of tho sys.
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials Address
FL. CHENEY & CO, Toledo 0
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
Whitecaps Use Lash.

Bloomington. Ind, Sept. "a band
of whitecaps visited the home Of Mat
Sturgeon on the Wyckoff farm, miles
east of here last night. took Sturgeon
out and gave him a severe whipping.
Surgeons wife was also lightly switch,
ed. Notices were left at the door 81
Rolla Sturgeon, nearby, warning him
to leave within a week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

The caustic letter of Judge George
T. Gohar-tAe governor Gambler has
brought no storm OF applause for that
gentleman, whose loss of.temper seems
to have not emily got away with his
chances for the Supreme Court Judge
ship, but has greatly damaged the
opinion many had Of his superior
judgement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
Special Bargains.

have for sale, terms half cash, a well i'm
proved farm. situated three miles fICm Am
ericus containing I'VE hundred acres: four
hundred acres open land in cultivation ]
have central and suburban residence prop
erty that must be sold. 1 nave also brick
stoyehouses a well as vacant lois All very
reasonable a. to price and terms
FIELDER, Real Estate Dealer,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

Bishop Potter says he will have moth
ing more to do with the strike The
Washington Post asks: "Can it be
possible that the good man Is going to
turn his attention to religion2"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

Cotton has now only a short whae
longer in which to make, and even
perfect weather conditions from now on
would not enable it to recover what it
has lost. Everything points to short
crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

A man writes to the New York Sun
and asks what the age of the woman
should be whom a man OF "a should
marry. The Sun advises its correspon-
dent to fall IN love first and he would
not have to ask the question.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
ST. VINCENT IN JEOPARDY.
Investigation From Scientific Stand
.o;n4 Daaz-d.4 Maaa~,.r,,

Investigator From SCIENTIFIC Stand,
point Regarded Necessary.
New York, Sept. 9.-F'urther news
from St Vincent ia awaited with pain,
full interest, cables the London CORE.
spondent of The Tribune The fu.
ture of the island is in jeopardy and
investigation from scientific point
Of view seems absolutely necessary.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has
given no indication of his intentions
in the matter, but it is believed he ia
vors the appointment of a commission
Of inquiry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

The Constitution notes the fact that
one offhs omitted features of Labor
day speeches by great politicians was
any attempt to whoop up the full dinner
pail joke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

The Southern railway viii in a few
weeks put on a fast mail train between
New.York and New Orleans, which will
reduce the time between New York
and Atlanta to 22 hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade. Only eight
weeks required. Steady practice, expert in
structions, tools presented wages Saturdays,
diplomas granted, board included, Positions
guaranteed. Write ne est Branch Moler
Barber Colleges, St. Louis. No, or New Or
leans la.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

Moultrie Observer: Macon has got
ten ahead of Atlanta again. The tenn
perAture at the Central City went a
degree higher last week that it did in
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 9-Bears and
large ones, too, are very plentiful In
eastern North Carolina In one town.
ship in Jones county 10 were killed
during August.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

'
Rooms 10 Rent .

Three bed rooms, dressing room and
bath room on best street in city to rent
for light house keeping. Prefer couple
without children Address Possotfce
box PA. II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
NOTICR ro SUBSCRIBERS.

Whenever the carrier fails to.deliver your
paper on your verandah You viii confer a
favor and cause he paper to be deliveries
promptly by reporting the fact to the bust
ness ONCE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

The Quitman Free Press says if this
trust thing keeps on that new mint.
age of silver dollars will bear the in
scription, ''In Morgan We Trust"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
AMERICUs, Ca, SEPT. 10, 1902.

The Norfolk Landmark says; at is
impossible to see any reason for the
existence of mosquitoes or of the Fair
banks Presidential boom"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
For Rent.

Store house in Barlow block now
occupied by Galloway Grocery Co.
Possession given Sept lat. Apply
Eldrdge Drug Store.
50 If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

FoR SALR-No. Yost typewriter
chesr CALLAWAY GROCERY
$50 1W.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
The Banner Bargain
Season in Our HiStoI

Fall ard Winter Novelties
Silk, WOODEN and Cotton Dress Goo
and HOusefurnisl1ing Goods.
The domestic department is fl
ed with staple lines and we off
matChless bargains in Table Line
and Napkins, Pillow and BOlSt
Cases and Sheets. Plain and Fan
Outings. Bleaching, Cambria, L.
Cloth Towels, Crash and TOWellln
Call and let us show yOuH
largest line of Shoes and new al
up=to-date Fine Clothing ever d
played in AmeriCus.
All goods cheap, and will be 50
at living prices at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
Offices For Rent.

Apply at Eldrilge Drug Stores,
S % d d " In.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

Trains arrive at and depart from Central
OF Georgia Railway passenger station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10

$50 w