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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

Brief But Comprehensive History OF the Pro.
iect-Twenty-four Years Ago the First Tan.
sible Steps We're Taken by Count Ferdinand
de Lssssps, and These Resulted in the For.
nation Of Company Which Expended
S200.000,000 and Then Failed.
1t is more than seventy-five years
since plans were first inaugurated for
canal across the Isthmus OF Panama.
The first tangible steps were taken in
1879, when Count Ferdinand lie Les
seps appealed to the several nations 10
send delegates to a proposed congress
to meet in Paris to decide upon
route and plan for canal between
the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans.
Twenty-four countries were represent.
ed at the congress, which met May Is
OF that year. The congress decided
that a canal with constant level was
desirable and that this canal should
be by way OF Limon bay to Panama.
Soon afterward the Universal Inter
oceanic Canal company was organized
under the French law to build the ca.
nal under concession previous grant
ed to Lieut.. Lucien n B. Wyse by the
government of Colombia and sold by
him to Count de Lesseps.
The total length of the canal as pro-
jected is 1903 miles; the heaviest cut.
ting-that in the Culebra-is $50 feet.
The route in general follows that of
the Panama railroad. On the Allan
tic side, the greatest obstacle is the
Chagres river. 1t was originally in
tended to dam back this river and
carry its floods to the sea by an arti-
fetal channel, but the great cost and
doubtful practicability OF the plan led
to its abandonment. The total amount
OF material to be excavated in the ca
nal proper was l43 100000 cubic yards,
and with lateral cuts for the Chagres
river, not including those required for
the Chagres dam at Gambo, was 49,
100000 cubic yards, or a total of &c.,
100000 cubic yards.
The original estimated cost made by
the Panama Canal Congress was $780,
100000. At the close of the year 1888
the amount expended was $20O,0O0,-
600, with about 40 per cent. of the
work completed. 1t was found impos-
sible to raise any more money except
by lottery loan, and work ceased on
the isthmus in 1889. A commission
sent out by the French government
reported that il would cost $342 ,000,-
600 to complete the canal, which was
then placed in the hands of receiver,
who, in 1890, estimated that it would
require 0OOOO,0OO to complete the
work at sea level. Including the S40,-
100000 asked by the canal company
for its concessions, it is now estimated
the cost of completion will be $751;
233 ,25S, which is $5,6O3,704 less than
the estimate for the Nicaragua canal,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03
Drawing a Fine Distinction.

"John," said Mrs. Upjohn, who
was attending, with some misgivings, a
party given by the Gaswells, "who is
that distingui shed man over there by
those palms?"
That's Wiggly, the wealthy manu-.
facturer," answered Mr.. Upjohn.
Manufacturer of what?"
Tobacco"
WELL" she said, rejecting a mo.
ment, "I suppose that may be con-
sidered a respectable business. Who
is that slightly bald man talking to
him?"
That's Haggly. He is another
wealthy manufacturer"
"What does he manufacturer
"Er-cuspidors."
"John," gasped Mrs. Upjohn, "bring
me my wraps and order the carriagew
"Of all the logical creatures on
earth," muttered Mr.. Upjohn, as be
went away to carry out her instruc-
tions, a woman is the limitw
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03
The Grown OF Thorns" Reverse d.

Among the callers at the White
House the other day were New York
woman and her daughter, aged seven.
The President received them cordially,
and, following the introduction, the
little girl asked:
"Mr. President, do you sit on a
thorn?"
"What is that, my child? l don't
think ] understand you."
81 mean, do you sit on a thorn?'
The little girls mother, with visible
embarrassment, explained:
81 think she means to ask you if
you sit on a throne"
The President laughed heartily as
he caught the point.
"My DEAR" he said, " do notsit on
q throne, but l do sit on many thorns."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

FORTY acres OF pure Plaster of Paris
from ten to fifty feet thick, according
to a news item in the New York
Tribune, is the result of the effort OF
two boys to smoke rabbit out of a
hole under ledge on Gloss untain,
Woods county, Oklahoma. The gyp-
sum ledge was formerly the house of
numberless wild creatures, which lived
in the crevices OF the rocks, using dry
cow-chips, sticks and other rubbish
for their nests. The whole mountain
side was mass OF flames almost i'm.
mediately when fire was applied, and
it burned for days. Only 800 degrees
is required to convert gypsum into
plaster of paris, and the ledge is being
transformed into white powder.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

Ex-senator Turner in retiring
from tht Senate does so with the feel.
ing that he has conscientiously filled
the duties of his high Office. The e1.
Senator is poorer in purse than when
he entered the Senate, as he has not
used the position for selfish purposes
as have SO many Others. The people
Of his own State evidently don't ap.
preciate the high qualifications of
Turner as does Roosevelt, who is a
keen judge of men.-Yakima Demo
cr0f
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

EVIDENTLY the government ha. de-
termined that there shall be no mo-
nopoly of vacuity prolixity, verbosity,
inanity and mediocrity. A law has
been placed on the statutes prohibit
ing the copyrighting OF Congressional
speeches.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

How many people, who complain
OF the high prices OF commodities, stop
to consider that the tariff makes high
prices because it shuts out competi.
ton and that Republican extrava-
gance makes necessary a high tariff
because immense castoms receipts are
needed to meet the disbursements OF
billion dollar congresses?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

THE financial question promises to
precipitate merry war in the Repub.
lican ranks during the next session of
Congress. The Senate will stand for
the interests OF the banks and the
House will adhere to its fiat currency
policy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

SENATOR Morgan presented brief
platform during the closing hours OF
the Senate. 1t advocated, abolition of
existing abuses OF the taxing power
free trade with the insular possessions;
the abolition of the national debt, and
Federal control of the trusts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03
URrrTu ohiected the visitor ouite

"BUT," objected the visitor, "quite
a number of young pupils have broken
down and become imbeciles."
"True." replied the eminent edu-
Gator, but we confidently expect bet
ter things in the future. The bacillus
of overstudy having now been identi-
fed and serum for its destruction
devised, We look for no further trouble
of the kind you mention"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03
The Biggest Steamship Afoat.

The new ocean steamship Cedric,
which has just made her maiden trip
between Europe and America, is zoe
feet long, Is feet broad and 49t feet
deep, and is the biggest steamer ever
built. The Preussen, 440 feet long
is the largest sailing vessel. The big
gest American sailing ship is the
Thomas w. Dawson, which is 405 feet
over all.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

A PENNSYLVANIA railroad official
tested the effect of Sunday work on
gangs of men and found decided
falling off in the amount OF labor
done by those who worked seven days
as compared with those who had a day
of rest. He holds that Sundays rest
pays as an economic principle, aside
from any question of religion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

WHAT is a sinecure, paw"
"A sinecure, m'son, is a job that
gets money for not doing what it gets
it for"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

One way to tell lies is to state things
YOU do not know to be true.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03
AROUND THE WORLD.
" CLOVER BILL" RELATES SOME
WONDERFUL EXPLOITS.

His Experience in New York-he Takes
of Baxter Street-Vlsts the Bowery and
Becomes the Leading Attraction Of Freak
Show, After a Record Had Been Made for
Him in Which He Was introduced as "Ore.
son Frank. the Boy Scout and and Indian
kIller" York Churches, Stately With
out and Beautiful Within, But Whited
Sspulchres Some Description Of Sights in
the Big City.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03
THE PANAMA CANAL.
PLANS FIRST INAUGURATED SEW
ENTY-FIvE YEARS AGO.

Brief But Comprehensive History Of the Pro-
iect-Twsnty-four Years Ago the First Tan.
sibls Steps We're Taken by Count Ferdinand
de Lssseps. and These Resulted in the For.
nation Of Company Which Expended
5000 900 900 and Then Failed
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-04-03

The use of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
will cure that foul breath.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

A Washington newspaper corre-
spondent has discovered that Theo-
dore Roosevelt is the most wounded
president in the nations history. He
bears fifteen distinct scars, souvenirs
of encounters with bursting shells up
or the CORY field of San Juan; trolley
accidents In the effete east; grizzly
bears on the frontier; single-sticks and
rapiers in his own gymnasium; busk-
ing bronchos on the western plains,
and fierce football encounters upon the
college gridiron. Besides all of this,
the correspondent explains, Roosevelt
has had a thousand thrilling adven-
lures from which he has escaped with
out a scratch. A wonderful record,
truly, but an example that it is hardly
safe for young America to emulate.
And after all, broncho-busting and the
slaughter of grizzlies is not essential
to preparation for the presidency. A
scarless chief executive might prove
fully as efficient Why not enjoin the
rivers against high water?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
Tariff Reform Sentiment Growing.

Even in his Democratic views on the
tariff Mr.. ingalls, would be able to conf
mand large support from the RepuD-
licans of the west, who are disgusted
with the refusal of the Republican
leaders to revise the sacred schedules
of che tariff. There is not particle Of
doubt as to how western Republicans
feel on this, and 1t is strange the Re-
publican leaders are apparently unable
to realize the strength Of this senti-
ment, SO strong that it almost led TO
open dis,,nion until the western Repub-
lican congressman retreated from the
position that they had taken earlier.-
Peoria Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
News ana Comments
A Necessary attribute.

Discussion of the lottery decision
by the United States supreme court
generally recognizes its direct and
even a fortiori bearing on the power
of congress to forbid Interstate
transportation Of products in the
manufacture of which the antitrust
laws of the United States are violated.
Those who are carried away by the
temptation to overrule the supreme
court cry out that this doctrine leaves
1t within the power of congress to
prohibit anything and everything in
the line Of communication between
the states.
This needs the addition of clause
to make the statement correct. II
leaves 1t in the power of congress to
prohibit anything in violation Of the
regulations Of Interstate commerce.
That, If the objectors would but-stop
to reflect, is an essential attribute Of
the power of regulation. The right
to regulate implies the right to pro-
hibit that which violates the regula-
tion. 1t would be an empty regula-
tion which consisted only Of enact
ing that certain, things should or
should not be done and yet left the
liberty Of going right on with the for
hidden acts.
Yet that is Just where the shoe
pinches. The trust interests thought
that system had been devised where.
by the power Of congress to regulate
Interstate commerce could be accept
ed in theory but avoided In practice.
Attorney General Knox pointed out
one way by which the regulation
could be made effective. This cor
roboration Of the doctrine that the
regulation can really regulate is what
causes the outcry.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

to 40 into executive session until the
Panama canal treaty is disposed or.
Senators Quay, Elkins; ct al, argued
justly that the, business way OF get
ting at the matter should be to take
a vote on the statehood measure and
dispose Of 1t, but finally consented to
other means In the interest of the pub
lie, asserting to the paramont import
anco Of the canal treat. There can
not be two opinions about the wisdom
of this action, for failure on the part
of the senate to ratify SO important a
treaty, negotiated at SO much pains
would be lasting disgrace, especially
as the canal needed now and will be
more needed before II can be complet-
ed.-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
THE TERRIBLE
FATE OF THE
NON-SUBSCRIBER

A MAN who was too economical to
"A take his paper home sent his lit
Tie boy to borrow the copy taken by
his ncighbor. In haste, the boy ran
over q 81 stand Of bees, and in ten
minutes looked like a warty summer
squash. His cries reached his father,
who ran to his assistance, and, failing
TO notice barbei wire fence, ran into
that, breaking IT down, cutting a
handful Of flesh from his anatomy,
and running a "a pair of pants. The
COW took advantage OF tho gap in the
fence and got into the corn field, and
lIllcd herself eating green corn.
Hearing the racket, the wife ran, up
net fous gallon churn full Of rich
cream into O basket Of kittens,
drowning them; in tho hurry she lost
= ~ set OF teeth. The baby, left alone,
crnwled through the cream and into
tho parior, running a brand-new $40
carpet. During the excitement the
oldest daughter ran away with the
hired man, tho dog broke up eleven
net>ipsy hens, end the calves got out
sad clsewed the tails ~ four nne
Al IN ~ X ~ ~ ~ s. Il
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
BY-pRoDUcTs ]
THE JUDGES SON.
New York Telegraph. }


Out In Canton, o., the late President
Mckinley once had friend and neigh
Dor, Judge Baldwin. The Judge had a
son, freckle faced. red haired lad
of 1e, who, a few years ago, came to
New York, q real genuine country boy,
and cutered a lawyers office to study
Blackstone. While the young man was
learning the wicked ways Of Gotham
ard completing his law Studies his
friends in Ohio prevailed upon Me-
lInley to help the Canton boy, and,
in the course OF human events, young
Baldwin dropped into the nice, sof
berth of assistant United States dis
trict attorney here in New York. Luck
or pluck--neither, thank you, but !
don't know what you might call 1t. ]
met young Baldwin in Broadway last
night Silk hat, London greatcoat,
gold trimmed monocle and spats-n
vision for the fair ones to gaze upon.
Oh, yes, indeed, my masters, this is a
queer old world. M
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
Is Dick Ufalthfui2

According to reports from Columous
the very nature of some of the politi-
cal moves is laying General Dick open
to the suspicion of rot being faithful
to the Hanna plan. The appointment
of John r. Malloy to keep tab on af-
fairs was part Of the agreement by
which DICK slid ont of the back door
down to be unobserved of the observ-
ing, but Malloy is smooth and slick,
having had experience with grease
by way of inspection, and the faithful
Ia the Hanna ranks begin to suspect
that he's looking for delegates just. as
willing to vote for Dick as for Herrick.
youngstown vindicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
The Cup Skirmish.

Fine progress is being made on the
rev Lipton yacht which is to come
over the ocean to try the old task Of
winning the Americas cup, and also
on the American boat which Is ex-
pected to beat the latest product Of
British skill. In both cases the ut
most confidence is manifested CT
marked Improvement on the best of
the former champions Of the two
countries. That is what makes inter
national yacht races very interesting
to experts in sailing craft and to ves-
sci builders, as well as the multitudes
who only know that great nations are
having a notable contest. 1t is to be
hoped that the fastest British yacht
ever built will race with the fastest
boat ever turned out of an American
shipyard.-Cleveland Leader.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

Roosevelt has called an extra ses-
sion CT the senate and senators have
made up their minds to stay indoors
for a few more days. The Panama
Canal and Cuban Reciprocity treaties
must be ratified, says the president,
but Senator Morgan takes another
hitch in his belt and braces himself
for a prolonged fight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
How to Restrain Socialism.

Just so long as monopolies oppress
the people the socialists will grow in
numbers and strength. If the trusts
were restrained by law so that the
prices for the necessaries of life could
not be made excessive, and extortionate
charges were rendered impossible by
public utilities, the socialists would dis
appear as political party and as agi-
tators.-Boston Globe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
THE KIND FATHER USED TO
MAKE.

Said young ard tactless husband
To his inexperienced wife:
III You should give mp leading
Such a fashionable life.
And devote more time to cooking
How to mix and when to bake
Then perhaps you might make pastry
Such as mother used to make"
And the wife, resenting. answered
tFor the worm will turn you know,
III you would give up horses,
And q score of clubs or so,
To devote more time to business
What to buy and when to stake
Then perhaps you might make money
Such as father used to make"
Boston Journal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
piea for the Primaries.

1t was beautiful picture painted
in glowing words, that Charles Krich-
baum presented of Municipal Re-
FORM" In his earnest, erudite address
ct The board of trade banquet.
Yet political party primaries GER
tainly have to do with the admins
tration of municipal affairs of today,
and the people have the choosing OF
those whom they think are the best
men among the candidates for public
Office. The new code may be expected
gradually to work out reforms. But no
code can be effective nor any expec-
tation OF good government reasonable
under any system, unless the people
vote their choice of good men for
Office, at the primaries as well as at
elections.-Canton Repository.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
Cut Out the Pictures.

Congressman Gillett, of Massachu-
sets will do a good service If he
succeeds in cutting off some of the
picture making in the public docu-
mcnts at Washington. An illustra-
tion that is really needed to explain
the text is useful, but a picture in
serted in government report mere
ly because it looks well is out OF
place. Why the report of the gov
ernor OF New Mexico should contain
the portraits Of basketball team IS
beyond the guesses of the uninitiated
Cherry-picking in Oklahoma is so like
the same occupation in other parts of
the world that costly en-
craving to show how it is done seems
unnecessary. Mr.. Gillett's samples Of
waste Of public money in this sort OF
thing are innumerable.-Ohio State
Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

"Henpeck was delighted when his
wife told him they were to move into
a fat
why. thought he was greatly at
tached to his old home"
$50 he is, but he wants to see the
janitor call his wife down." Kansas
City Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

That man Knapp, who has confessed
to the murder of five women, should
not be accorded the fbrmality of a
legal executions. He should be strung
up without ceremony.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
EDITOR OF THE MOTHERS PAGE.
lYazoo Bazool

Nice old lady--Will you kindly tell
me II the lady who writes "the. moth
er's page" every week In your paper
is In? want TO tell her how much l
have enjoyed reading her articles on
The Evenlng Hour IN TIE Nursery"
once boy That's him over there
wIth w pink ahlrt snekin' : plpe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

Senator Cark come very near maxi
ing his relations rich last night He
drove into a trolley car and narrowly
escaped with his life. Provoking
wasn't It?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

Miles Home Again.
General Nelson A. Miles has return
ed from his trip around the world.
Wherever has been he has received
orations and respectful attention and
consideration. 1t is only when he
reaches Washington and meets the
army ring and snobs like Corbin that
he fnds anything but the admiration
and regard due the only fighting
general In the army.-Fremont Mc3-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

An incubator in Chicago is rearing
an infant heiress, a niece of Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer. The question arises, if
Mrs. Palmer is the babys aunt, what
relation is the leader of Chicago's swell
set TO the incubator?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

The Oklahoma legislature is consid-
aring a bill ito amend the old fash
Ioned game of seven-up and for other
purposes" Weighty legislation that.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

Russia and Turkey are going to war
end the sultan is sending his wives
homo to their relatives until the
storm blows over.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03

King Leopold continues to keep the
chorus girls OF this country in fever
of expectation by insisting that he In
tends making lis visit soon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
THE cRAwFIsH AND OTHERS

New York Sum-
devresbo reye uoy. evaH
,yarg ,hsifwarc .eht tahT
drawrof og OF redro nj
?yaw rehto the seoG
,yas ,dnA
devresbo reve uoy evaH
ohw elpoep emoS
yltcaxe drawrof oG
Pod sehsifwarc eht sA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
Hard to Locate.

LOCdtt.
Some one called up the French en-
bassy in Washington by telephone and
said he wished to know something
about Marquis De Chambruns wife.
He was informed that there are four
De Chambruns and he answered that
he meant the one who married an
American girl. The conversation
proceeded thus: Three OF them
married American girls" I'm after
the one who married a girl from Gin
c'nnati." 1.-TWO Of them married
girl from Cincinnati" Great
heavens! Which one is coming here
to Join the embassy staff?" Tho
Marquis De Chambrun." II mean
mis- wife" ''He hasn't any wife, he
is a bachelor. r."-Chicago Chronicle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-03
Good Radiance to Congress.


This nation has not had many con-
crosses whose opportunities were fair
er than those OF the body expiring in
confusion to do things both useful and
honorable. 1t has lacked any which
failed more miserably. 1t has been in
conflict with the president; it has been
a betrayer CT the public. For nobody
has it done SO much as for interests
and influences which are dangerous TO
the general welfare and destructive OF
republican institutions. For the dying
congress there are no mourncrs among
the people of the United States. Good
riddance when 1t is gone! May we have
better deeds from and a sweeter mem
Ory OF its success.-New York Press.