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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

says: "As compared with Europe, the
United States will derive from the
canal greater benefits, both CONNER
cially and industrially. The commerce
Of Europe with the Pacific coast of
North, Central and South America. I'M
der existing conditions. is about as
large MS the total volume of the present
traffic OF the United States that may be
considered tributary to the canal, but
this fact does not indicate the relative
advantages which the canal will pos
sess for the trade of Europe and that
of the United Stntes. AS soon as it has
been opened, our trade with the west
coast Of South America wiHincrease
more rapidly, rs will also the volume
of our trade with the Orient. An 18TH
milan canal will strengthen the unity Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

material interests, but standing monu-
ments to its constructive ability"
As early as 1927 the use of the 18th
mus for commercial transit was dis
cussed and steps taken to secure that
end. In that year President Bolivar
gave commission to ]. A. Lloyd to
survey the Istl,mus of Panama in order
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

cisco and Panama. This stream o!
travel led to the construction of n rail
road across The Isthmus. and was the
means of attracting general attention
to the value and Importance of com
munication by that route. and gave
fresh interest to the question of con-
structing canal. Tie matter was
taken up by Congress and n report
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
nismarcls's Wonderful Eyes.

No one ever came into the presence
of the Chancellor without a deep
sense of the mind-power reflected from
those large gray-blue orbs. Their
flashing brilliancy and the piercing
penetration of the glances shot from
them were never to be forgotten.
They seemed incapable of expressing
affection, ard their steel-like hardness
only inspired awe for the towering in
tellect, the irresistible will, the defiant
courage. the fiery energy of their own
err. To watch the lightning changes
of expression mirrored in them. re-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

to ascertain the most eligible line of
communication across 1t, whether by
road or canal. Nothing came of this
commission beyond making surveys
u a ii report in which a
new line of travel across the Isthmus
was recommended. In 1888 the Repub-
lie of Colombia made n grant to a
French company authorizing the con-
struction Of macadamized roads. rail
roads and canals across the Isthmus.
with the Pacific terminus ut Panama.
Several years were spent in explora-
lions, and reports were made which
encouraged that undertaking, and 1t
was decided to make further inyesti-
CATION, with view of cutting through
the Isthmus to join the two oceans by
canal. An elaborate report was the
result of this investigation by Napo-
leon Garella, who recommended the
construction of canal, but nothing
was done.
Genesis of the Canal.
Events that occurred about the mid
die of the last century made 1t clear to
sagacious statesmen that maritime
connection between the two oceans al
the Isthmus of Panama was of the
very highest Importance to the United
| States. The dispute with Great Britain
as to the boundary line west Of the
Rocky Mountains was settled by tho
treaty Of 1876. and Oregan became al
organized territory in 1913. BY the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, in 1918
following the war with Mexico, Ca!ifor
MIA was cedcd to the United States
The discovery of gold iii that STATE
induced many thousands of People o
this country to seek tie mining reg. ons
and 10 avoid the haraships of trave
across the plains, lines of steamship
were established between New Iorl
and San Juan del Norte and San Fran
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
rHE treaty between the new Re
public of Panama and the United
States and the enactment Of the

.HE treaty between the new Re
public of Panama and the United
States and the enactment Of the
legislation by the latter neces-
saryto commences the work of construc-
ton Terminated all contention over the
relative value of routes, concessions.
policies, etc, which have stood in the
way of the construction of an isthmian
canal for at least twenty-five years,
and opens the way for n vigorous pros
ecution of the great maritime enter
prise. NO single great material work
which remains TO be undertaken on
this continent" said President Roose-
Welt In a message to Congress, sis of
such consequence to the American peo-
Pile as the building of canal across
the 1sthmus connecting North and
South America. II is emphat-
ically work which 1t is for the inter-
est of the entire country to begin and
complete as soon rs possible. 1t is one
Of those great works which only ma
ton can undertake with prospects of
success, and which when done are not
only permanent assets in the nations
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
rhr,,.h,,+ tho West Ind;es and

Throughout the West Indies and
peninsula of Florida the prevailing
winds are from due east. which makes
the eastern coasts very healthy, while
on the west coasts, where these trade
winds are not SO constant, the cli-
mate is less salubrious,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
An Explanation.

81 wasn't always in this condition"
said the ossifed man in the dime mu-
scum.
"How did it happen:" asked the
obese lady.
"a girl once gave me the marble
heart and it spread" exclaimed tho
hardened freak
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

the national and political interests Of
the United States, develop Its Pacific
territory and promote the commerce
and industries of the entire country.
The benefits which Europe will derive
from the canal will be commercial. In
addition to this. ours will be political
and Industrial"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06

tiecting the strong emotions evoked by
humbled pride, wounded ambition,
and thwarted selGshness? and, above
all, by the loss OF his absolute sway,
was indeed an cnviable privilege
Century.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
More Rottcnncss.

The Republican leaders are gradual
~ being caught in the net set for
graftcrs. Over one hundred Republi-
cans were included in the Br.stow re-
port, mapority of whom will hardly
succeed in attaining coat of white
wash. When the Bristow report was
under discussion the Democrats. made
motion for an investigation of the
whole PostofIice Department, which
was defeated by the Republicans, who
claimed there was nothing wrong cX-
cept in the First Assistant Postmaster
Generals department. 1t now appears
from evidence produced. there is even
greater rottcnness in the der attment
under the Second Assistant Postmaster
General. This was brought out III a
| speech by Hon Robert BaEer, of
/ Brooklyn, which will he found lnstlle
! Congressional Record of Mnrcli Is on
pages 3GO3-4 i'll which liz quotes from
the Milwaukee Free Press charges
against Hon. j. W. Babcock. of Wis
4 consin, of collision to de'riud TIE gov
eminent by padding the amount of the,
OIQCldl We.BuIlts VI tiiC uN 3D.
charges IRE supported by alliaavits Of
those government employees who car
r!ed tile mails. and makes very clear
case against Mr.. Babeock.
\ Congressman l'ahcock being the
chairman of the Republican Congress
sionnl Committee. stands forth as n
shining light of the Republican party,
and as the acts charged again:t him
were committed when in command
of the party interests. the whole Re-
publican party is Involved, If it does
not clear its skirts of him.
This is n very serious criminal
charge, and the more 60 as the news.
pper printing it is Republican, and
Congressman Raboock cannot afford to
allow it to pass without demanding an
Investigation. If lie does not take that
step, the Republican, memle of the
House of Representa-. will Lave to
innuguratc 1t and cNpel him, CT tEenl-
, selves be classed with the grafters.
1t would seem to he an admirable
: time to re-echo the Democratic cry OF
1soG-"Turn the lascals out"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-04-06
Anti.Trust Legislation.


The self-laudat!on of the Republican
leaders ut the decision of the Supreme
Court on the railroad merger case
would be justified II the history Of
their antitrust legislation indicated
it. They claim all the credit for the
passage of the Sherman law, but the
granger uprising forced TINT legisla-
ton upon the attention Of Congress,
and with a great flourish of political
trnmpcts it was claimed to be n trust
killer. The extraordinary growth Of
the trusts and combines since 1870, the
date of the passage of the antitrust
law, should cause those cXubcrant Re
publican trust fighters to pause In eX-
pressing their qualification. At least
since 1898 the Republican leade:s have
notcriously been giving aid md com,
| fort to the trusts and have received
contributions of large amount from
the corporations to carry oil their cor
ruption. of the voters. in return for
standing pat and letting wei
enough alona' Until the greed and au
dacity of the coal trust md the beet
combine in 1902 pinched the people t,
cry aloud for relief, the executive arm
of the government made no move t.
put the power given in the sherman
law into operation, and then the Goa
trust, one of the most notorious mon
opolies. was purposely allowed to con
tinue It's exactions. The beef combiE'
was selected as the combine of all o h
crs TO suEdue, Tut In spita CT al III
power of Prss.der. Roosevelt ard hi
Attorney General and the in.u2ctio
of the United States Court. it sti col
trolls the price and distribution Of two
thirds of the meat consumed Dy tn
Aemrican people. ana dietlt tn
price paid for like amount of cattl,
hogs and sheep. In fact, the Realty
price of beef to cattle has teen II
creased since the injunction was oil
tained in the suit against the packer
combine so both stockmen, farmer
and consumers are not only getting Il
advantage from the law proceeding
Of Attorney General Knox, but deci'
cdly the worst of it. But the supren
Court decision in the merger case
of great Importance, for 1t settles II
principle that Congress can control u
railroads in unreasonable combination
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
WATCH FOR FIGHTING ON LAND.
BELIEVE PORT ARTHUR WILL FALL
Officials Say Will Be in Japans Hands Within
Week at Least.

have no doubt that they will be able
to drive back the Russian forces to-
ward Hardin.
Baron Hayashi points out that the
Mukden road. tho nominally under
Russian military control, will be SUBJ
ject to constant raids from Chinese
bands who will swoop down from tho
hills.
The Campaign Against Port Arthur.
Proceeding diagonally, the japanese
intend to cut the line OF communica-
ton between Port Arthur and the
mainland of Manchuria, not only pre-
venting reinforcements from reaching
the Port Arthur garrison, but inflicting
damage on the Manchurian railroad.
The British view that the Japanese
will in the meantime be able to occu-
by Port Arthur is chiefly based on the
latest Information that the Russian
guns cannot be brought to bear on any
force landing at Pigeon bay, which is
on the western side Of Port Arthur,
and it is believed that the Japanese
admiral will follow tactics almost ex-
actly similar to those intended to be
pursued at Santiago. the troops storm
ing the batteries in the rear, while the
Japanese fleet lies waiting for the
ships Of Viceroy Alexieff, who, in the
event Of a land attack being success
ful, must either make a dash Tor liz
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
HOW THE WAR SITUATION LOOKS TODAY

the cain, before the storm AZ any mo-
oriental
will serious battling snd tor some
awaya
fighting Of Port Arthur but
nwlHJap
o
in
The czars
at
ultimate probability OF Sedan
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
TRAINS CRASH
At PENNOCK
Three Persons, Two Of Whom
Were from Minneapolis, Die
Of Their Injuries.
Rear End Collision on Great
Northern Between Coast
Train and Freight. "
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Pennock. Mimi, Feb. 12.-The Great
Northern west-bound passenger train,
No. 8. backed into the caboose Of
1890 last night. Three men who
were in the caboose received injuries
from which they have since died, and
others were slightly injured.
The Dead.
WILLIAM HILL Of Minneapolis,
travelling representative of George r.
Newell & Co.
EDGAR I. HEIFNER Of Minneapo-
lis travelling representative OF the
Challenge Windmill & Feed company.
c.. G.. HANSCOME, st. Peter, Mimi,
travelling representative for the st.
Peter Furniture company.
The coast train was running west
and had passed the station when 1t was
discovered that several passengers
wished to alight. The train was
stopped and then run back toward the
station, colliding with the caboose Of
a freight train which has taken the
main track after the passage of the
Flyer, and was about to pull out for
the east.
Cars Burned.
All the persons injured were In the
caboose, which, with the two rear
sleepers of the coast train, irnmediate-
ly caught fire and were consumed.
Willmar was Immediately notified or
the accident and the company's sur
geons were dispatched to the scene.
The injured were taken from the
wreck In time to avoid cremation.
The sleeping cars were full OF pas
sengers, but no one upon them was
seriously injured, and all were taken
out In safety. A special train run
from Willmar and the injured We're
taken back and placed in the Frost
hospital at that place.
How They Were Injured.
William Hill had a leg crushed and
received Internal injuries. Edgar
Heifner had wounds all over the head
and face and was scarcely recognlZa-
BILE. Hanscome of st. Peter had both
legs broken and was internally injured
accident William Hill lived until
4:3O this morning, his death occurring
at the Frost hospital in W1llmar
Heifners death occurred at o'clock
this morning.
Among the injured is A. J. Sattney
with the Gangelhoff Bedding company
Of Minneapolis. He was hurt about
the back and has many bruises upon
the face and head. His home Is al
Twin Valley. H..
Worked All Night. ...
Citizens of Willmar and Pennock
worked all night in caring for the pas
sengers and in fighting the fire. Fred
w. lSegerstrom Of Willmar was on the
special train which came from that
city and with others did heroic work ir
saving the passengers.
Conductor J. T. Devaney was ir
! charge of the coast train and Conduc'
! tor M. J. Rohan of the freight.
c. G. Hanscome, the first to die, wa:
! well known In Minnesota and the Da
kotas, having been either on the roat
! or in business for himself for man,
years. He was married only six week.
: ago. He was about 43.
i A coroner's inquest is being held a
i Willmar this afternoon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM
William III. Hill Had Lived i'm Mime
aDOIis TWENTY-FIVE Years.

William H. Hill had travelled out of
Minneapolis for twenty-five years and
was we'll known as we'll as deservedly
popular. His employers held him in
the highest esteem and with travellers
and Shriners among whom he counted
hosts Of friends he stood high. For
nearly his whole married life Of over
twenty-five years Mr.. Hill lived at
1925 First avenue S, where a widow
and two children, Ruth, aged 10, and
Clarence, aged II. are left to mourn.
Mr.. Hill was born at Gardner, Mass,
Oct. 81, 1853, and was educated at
Poughkeepsie. He came to Minneap-
oils in the spring of 1881, was married
in the following September and a few
months later went on the road for H.
F. Lillibridge. Later he went to An
thony Kelly & Co., and from there to
George r. Newell & Co.. with whom
he has been for the past twelve years.
| Mr.. Hill was a member of the Plym-
| outh Congregational church, the U. G.
r., was a Mason Of high degree and a
member Of Zuhrah temple. The ar
rangements for the funeral have not
| yet been completed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
BEEF FOR RUSSIA
MAY Be SEIZED
Tons of It on a J. J. Hill Steamer
in Danger When It Reaches
Nagasaki, Japan
Special to The Journal.

New York, Feb. 12.-Several hun
dred tons Of beef on the American
steamer Korea, owned by James J.
Hill, which sailed from Honolulu Feb.
for the Russian port of Vladivostok,
will probably be seized by the Japan
csc on arrival at Nagasaki as contra
band of war. This is a matter vitality
affecting this country. The United
States put itself very squarely on rec
ord as to contraband of war in the
declaration by President Mckinley at
the beginning Of the war with Spain,
which declared that a neutral flag does
not cover contraband of war. There is
some question about, the liability, to
seizure of cargoes which cleared port
before the declaration Of war, but as
the Korea has not yet reached Maya
saki. she will be afforded no protection
on this score.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
LEAVES WIFE AND SON
Death Of T.. 1. Heifner in Wreck This
Morning.

Edgar I. Heifner. one Of the Mime
apolis victims of the wreck, was en-
ployed as travelling agent for the Chal-
lenge Windmill and Feed Mill COM
pany of Batavia, III. He had his head
quarters in Minneapolis, was married
and resided in fiat G, The Valentine,
1916 Ntcollet avenue. He is survived
by his widow and a married son, who
resided with him. He was 40 years
of age and had been in his last posi-
ton two years. The remains will ar
rive in Minneapolis at 5:45 p. m. to-
day, and will be taken to Rolfe, Iowa,
for interment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
LOST In COLD And STORM
RED BOWS FAMILY BELIEVED TO
HAVE BEEN WIPED OUT
BODY OF A RUSSIAN FOUND.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Cannonball, N. D., Feb. 12.-The
body Of Russian was found on hill
victim Of the recent storm.
1t is believed that an Indian named
Red Bow, his wife and two children
also persisted. They started for home
some miles distant just before the
storm. and as yet no traces have been
found of them or the team they were
driving. 1t is thought they drove
over cut bank into a snowdrift, and
are buried in the deep snow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
Believed in England That Russian
Stronghold Will Fall Into
Japan's Hands in a Week.
DIFFERENCE OF TIME

The difference in time between
Minneapolis and the scene OF war In
the far east Is about fourteen hours.
The following list, prepared by the
United States photographic office,
shows the time at different points In
the orient when 1t, was IL O'clock
noon, Feb. 49,. in. Minneapolis:
Chemulpho-2:26:45 q. M, Feb. IS.
Port Arthur-2:o5:o6 a. m., Feb. IS,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. a. NJ, Feb. 10.
Chi-fu-2:05:45 a. M, Feb. 10.
Hongkong-1:3e:4o a. M, Feb. 49,. ~
Tokio-3:15:o0 a. M, Feb. 13.
Seoul-2:24:56 a. m, Feb. 10.
St. Petersburg-7:45:00 p. M, Feb.12.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
NIGHT "SEIZE'' GOTLAND
Speculation as to Results of Anglo
Russian War.
Special TO Tho Journal.

Special 10 Tho Journal.
Berlin, Feb. lathe fear of an
Anglo-Russian war arising from the
Japanese-Russian controversy is caus-
ing stir in diplomatic circles here.
Several conferences have been held
between Count Tombe, the Swedish
minister, and Baron Won Richthefen.
The Swedes feel that if England and
Russia should go to war, England
would seize the Baltic island Of Got
land as coaling base. This would
please the SWedes, who would I'M
doubleday surrender after pretended
resistance. Russia would then declare
that Sweden has violated neutrality.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
JAPAN's NAVAL SCORE

sunk by Torpedoes-- Tons.
Retvison, battleship ...............12,7oo
Sunk by Shell Fire
Variag, first class cruiser ....... $500
Kowiching, transport.
Blown Up
Korcetz, arnored gunboat ....... f,143
Disabled by Torpedoes-
Czarevitch, battleship ............ f3, ITO
Pallada, second class cruiser .s... $3.50
Bayarin, second-class cruiser 1850. 8 200
injured by Shell Fire
Poltava, battleship nc, $50
Porosviet, battleship .12, 700
Diana, second -elass cruiser ....... $3.50
Askold. second-class cruiser. ..... $500
Novik, second-cIass cruiser ....t.. 5000
Captured @
Ekaterinoslar, armed transport,
Mukden merchant steamer.
Noul, merchant steamer.
Russia, merchant steamer.
Argun, merchant steamer.
Alexander, merchant steamer
Mongolia, mail boat.
Glorig, whaler.
Nicolai, whaler.
Alexander, whaler.
Michael, whaler.
RUSSIA'S NAVAL SCORE
| Nothing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
PORT ARTHUR IS LOST
Italian Admiral Says Jap Fighters
Outnumber Russians.

Rome, Feb. y12.-Admiral Candiani,
who is considered here most compe-
tent judge, said: ... ~
It is reported that Port Arthur has pro-
Visions for eighteen months and that there
are no civilians there, but this is doubtful.
believe. Port Arthur to be lost to the
Russians and their fleet is destined to be
gradually destroyed, excepting the few
ships taking refuge at Vladivostok.
believe Russia can bring together $780,
900 men on land and it would be difficult
to increase this number, while Japan can
concentrate 300, 900 troops tn Korea, where
she would be supported by local sym
.pathy. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
WILL SWEDEN BE
INVOLVED IN WAR?
King Oscars Advisers Fear Such Result If
Russia and England Fight---Army
Mobilization.
Special 70 Tho Journal.

Stockholm, Feb. liking Oscar is
considering the mobilization Of the
Swedish army, anticipating complica-
tons likely to arise from the Japan
Russia war. The king, it is said, has
decided to postpone his trip to Alb
BAHIA.
It is the belief here that England
and Russia will go to war and Sweden
will doubtless become involved, be-
cause of the unavoidable manifesto
tons of friendliness toward England
on the part of the populace.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
Omaha Freight Wrecked.

New Richmond, Wis, Feb. Ia
Traffic is tied up on the North Wis
consin and Minnesota line divisions Of
the Omaha by a freight wreck at
North Wisconsin Junction. An extra
freight from the north left the curve
at the junction and twenty-five freight
cars are piled up in a tangled mass
There were no casualties.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12

London, Feb. 12.-6 p. m.-The
British government has information
which leads it to believe that japan is
likely to be In possession of Port Ar
thur a week from now.
In the best informed Japanese cir
cles here it is thought that the war
will be over by July. Those British
officials who are cognizant Of the ex-
traordinary thoroness with which Ja-
pan prepared for the war are inclined
to share the Japanese view regarding
the duration Of the struggle.
Baron Hayashi said to-day:
Whatever may be the eventual result
Of the war, Russia, in allowing us to oc-
cupy and fortify Masampho, has created
for herself another Dardanelles. With the
fertilization Of Masampho the integrity Of
japan is assured forever. No fleet can
now pass there against Japan's wishes.
Even if we are beaten we would not give
up Masampho.
Big Land Battle is Imminent.
Japanese troops are advancing rap
idIy toward the Yalu river. There it
is expected they will meet and engage
the Russian forces. The Japanese de-
clare that the numbers. of the Russian
troops are greatly exaggerated. The
plan of the Japanese appears to be to
take the road which leads almost
straight to Mukden. They profess to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12

Calender. Iowa, Feb. ia young son
of DIR. Fox was burned to death to-day by
the explosion Of q gasoline lamp.