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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

what more than will the Eastern and
Southern roads, but the only business
that can be diverted from them is the
low-class transcontinental traffic, and
this will be fully compensated for by
the larger traffic due to the canals eff
feet upon the development and diversi-
fication Of the manufacturing and 9th
err industries Of the section they serve.
The railways connecting the Missis-
sippi Valley with the Pacific ports are
the roads with which the canals COM
petition will be strongest, and the rates
on large share Of their through bust
ness will be regulated by the water
route.
1t is calculated that the canal will
be completed in ten years, or in the
year 1914. From an examination of
statistics Of vessel movements between
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

tgated the general question, recon-
mended the Nicaragua route; but sub
seQuently the Panama Company Of
fered the entire property for $4,000
600, and the property was taken by the
United States at those figures. 1t Is
estimated that the completion of the
canal will cost $144.OO0,OOO, and if the
money to be paid the Panama Com
pany and the Republic Of Panama be
added. it will be seen that the cost Of
this work to complete will be at least
$500, 900, and may reach 1925, OOO,-
600. The total length Of the canal will
be 1900 miles. This includes seven
miles Of free sailing on Lake Bokio.
The length Of the Nicaragua Canal is
1886 miles, including forty-two miles
OF free sailing on Lake Nicaragua.
Thus 1t will be seen that there IS in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

that now goes by the Suez Canal from
the Atlantic ports to the Philippines
and the East. The tolls by the Suez
route are more than So per ton. The
Suez tolls are levied by a corporation,
whose object is to secure the maximum
Of revenue In fixing the charges for
the use Of an Isthmian canal owned
and operated by the United States Gov
eminent, the principle Of maximum
revenue could not be wisely followed.
The revenue producing functions Of the
canal will be minor as compared with
its services in promoting the industrial
and commercial progress and general
welfare of the United States The ex-
action Of tolls that would much restrict
the benefits derivable from the canal
would not be to the advantage of the
people of this country.
Regarding the relative advantages to
be derived by Europe and the United
States. the report Of the commission
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
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Most Stupendous Engineer
ing Enterprise of Modern
Times Will Rey0tutionize
the Worlds Sea Reates-
History of the Undertaking.
THE PANAMA CANAL

structng a canal. The matter was
taken up by Congress and q report
1nade, in 1849, by committee recon-
mending surveys from points on the
Gulf Of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean.
Nothing came from this investiga-
ton in the way Of promoting a canal,
but it may be said that the construc-
ton of the railroad was the result. On
the completion Of the road appropr1a-
tons were made by Congress for carry
ing the mails across the Isthmus. Vari-
Gus efforts followed to secure conces-
sions from New Granada and Nicara-
qua for citizens of the United States
to construct a canal, some Of which
were successful, but none Of which &C.
complished anything practical. In 1878
the Colombian Government made q
concession to provisional company
formed in France. for a period of nine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Things Handy to Know.

Flour and meal should always be
sifted before measuring.
Roasted coffee Is one Of the most
powerful disinfectants.
Water added to sour milk will give
better results than adding sweet milk.
One part Of cornstarch to two parts
bread flour is equal to pastry flour for
cakes.
A small bag of sulphur kept where
there are red ants will quickly dis
perse them.
A piece Of charcoal put into the wa
ter in which cabbage is boiling will de-
Stroy the odor.
To brighten carpets, wipe them with
warm water into which has been
poured few drops Of ammonia.
Use plenty Of sal soda in the kitchen
ink. 1t prevents pipes from clogging
With grease, and is very cleansing
Water bottles and cruets may be
lsily cleaned with shot and soapsuds.
ave the shot in small bottle, to use
again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

the Atlantic and Pacific it Is estimated
that nearly 100000 net tons will pass
through the canal in 1909 and about
100000 net tons in 1914. Assuming
that the rate Of increase in traffic dur
ing the first ten years OF operation
would be 621a per cent shs tonnage
that would pass through EAe canal In
1926 would be raised to approximately
1O,5OO,OOO net tons. At the rate of 81
per net ton Of register, the income
from the canal would be in 1914 about
100000 and in 1924 about $1O,5OO,-
600. The annual cost Of operation, it Is
estimated, will be $2,OOO,OOO. The ex-
tent to which the canal will be used
will depend largely on the rate Of tolls
charged. Light charges will give the
Panama Canal large part of the trade
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

large as 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 States. AS soon as 1t has
been opened, our trade with the west
coast Of South America will increase
more rapidly, as will also the volume
Of our trade with the Orient. An 18TH
milan canal will strengthen the unity Of
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
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Sca11opcd Oysters.

Roll fine one pound of common
crackers. Butter dish and put in
layer Of crumbs. Pour off the liquor
from the oysters and add to it one
and one-half pints Of milk. Wet the
crombs with this and put in layer Of
oysters and small pieces of butter,
little salt and pepper. Alternate the
layers, the top one being Of crumbs,
with more pieces Of butter. Beat two
eggs and add to them a cupful of milk :;
pour over the top. Bake, covered with
tin, half an hour in a quick oven
Remove the cover and let them remain
until brown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

est Of the entire country to begin and
complete as soon as possible. 1t is one
of those great works which only a ma
ton can undertake with prospects OF
success, and which when done are not
only permanent assets in the nations
material interests, but standing monu-
ments to it's 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 J. A. Lloyd to
survey the Isthmus Of Panama in order
to ascertain the most eligible line of
communication across it, whether by
road or canal. Nothing came Of this
commission beyond making surveys
and formulating a report in which.
new line Of travel across the 1sthmus
was recommended. In 1888 the Repub
lie Of Colombia made a grant to a
French company authorizing the con-
struction Of macadamized roads, rail
roads and canals across the 1Sthmus,
with the Pacific terminus at Panama.
Several years were spent in explora-
tons, and reports were made which
encouraged that undertaking, and 1t
was decided to make further investi-
cation, with a view Of cutting through
the Isthmus to join the two oceans by
a canal. An elaborate report was the
result of this investigation by Napo-
leon Garella, who recommended the
construction Of a 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 a maritime
connection between the two oceans at
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 the
treaty Of 1916. and Oregan became an
organized territory In 184S. By the
treaty Of Hidalgo, in 1S4S,
following the war with Mexico, Califor-
; mia was coded to the United States.
The discovery Of gold In that State
induced many thousands Of people of
this country to seek the mining regions,
and to avoid the hardships Of travel
across the plains, lines of steamships
were established between New York
and San Juan del Norte and San Fran
cisco and Panama. This stream OF,
travel led to the construction Of a rail-
road across the Isthmus, and was the
means Of attracting general attention
to the value and Importance Of COM
municaton by that route, and gave
fresh interest to the question Of con-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

favor OF the Panama route 100 miles
of canal navigation. 1t Is estimated
that vessel would be three times
longer in going through canal by
Nicaragua than by the Panama route.
Aside from the value Of the canal to
the United States, from a military
point Of view, it will prove Of great
value TO- the industrial ana CONNER
cial interests Of every section Of the
country. The expense and delay now
incurred in commercial intercourse be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific sections
of the United States and in the trade
between the Pacific States with Europe
impose a serious Limitation upon the
progress Of our industries. Cheaper
and more expeditions. access to the
Pacific markets will benefit not only
the Northeastern States by furnishing
cheaper raw materials and larger mar
kets for their industrial products, and
the Southern States by increasing their
exports Of cotton and it's manufactures,
forest products, iron and steel manu-
features, but also the Central West
which is now manufacturing extern
sively for the foreign and domestic
trade. The canal will benefit all these
sections by furnishing a larger bust
ness with the Pacific coast, and en-
nance their ability to compete with Eu-
rope in Western South America and
the Orient. 1t will place Europe and
the United States on basis Of equal
ity in distance for the trade Of the Far
East and Australia, the advantages at
present being greatly in favor Of Eu-
rope.
The report of the Walker Commits
sion points out that the canal will have
an especially direct and important eff
feet upon the market for American
coal. Vessels engaged il our own or
European commerce through the canal
will find it to their advantage to pur-
chase American fuel on our Atlantic
or Gulf seaboards, or in West Indian
and Central American stations The
larger commerce which the canal will
cause to move across the North Pacific
may increase the demand for the prod
uct of the Puget Sound mines. The
low Cost dC winch coal can De placed
at tidewater on the Gulf and Atlantic
seaboards, and the fact that there will
be a considerable movement Of vessels
in ballast or with part cargoes west
ward through the canal, makes it prob
able that the coal required for indus
trial purposes on the west coast Of
South and Central America. and for
commercial uses in those regions, and
to some extent in the coaling stations
Of the Pacific. will be supplied from
the mines In the southern and eastern
sections of the United States. The de-
mands at home for the coal of all the
mining centers Of the United States
will be enlarged by the canal in pro-
portion to it's effect upon the develop
ment Of American industries.
The effect Of the canal upon the rail
roads in the eastern and southern sec
tons of the United States will be IA
vorable. The lines in the central West
will feel the competition in rates some
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

a canal across its territory, and this
concession was subsequently trans
ferred to the Panama Canal Company.
which undertook the work Of construc-
ton. but failed and went into liquida-
ton. Ferdinand de Lesseps was presi-
dent Of this company. Following the
cation was perfected, and the work Of
construction was continued merely to
preserve the concession, in the hope
that the property and concession
would be purchased by the United
States. The price at which the prop
erty was offered was so large that the
Walker Commission, which had inves-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Baked Egg Ome1et.

Scant half cupful Of -four sifted with
just a pinch Of baking powder, moist
en- with little milk to mix q smooth
paste, then add the yolks of three or
four eggs, lastly the whites to which is
added about teaspoonful Of salt and
beaten to a stiff froth. Have your
frying pan hot, and use for greasing it
piece Of butter half the size Of an
egg. Bake 10 or 20 minutes in very
hot oven. Try 1t with q teaspoon
same as custard, and if the spoon
comes out clean it is done. If done
too much it will whey a trife.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

HE treaty between the new Re
public Of Panama and the United
States and the enactment Of the
4 legislation by the latter neces-
sary to commence 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 isthm1an
canal for at least twenty-five years,
and opens the way for vigorous pros
ecudon 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-
pie as the building of a canal across
the Isthmus connecting North and
South America. 1t is emphat-
tcally work which it is for the inter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
CauIif1ower Fritters.

First boil the vegetable till nearly
cooked. plunge into cold water and
break into neat sprigs; drain these in
a sieve, dip into thick, white sauce,
flavor with cheese, cayenne, pepper and
salt, and let them remain until cold;
dip carefully into frying butter, place
in a frying basket and cook to a deli
cate brown in deep fat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Mock Duck.

Take a piece Of beefsteak, about 10
with a layer Of sage and onion stuff
ing, roll up the steak, tie it in shape,
put 1t in a deep dish, with half pint
Of good stock or gravy, and bake for
about an hour, turning and basting 1t
frequently; remove the strings, put the
meat on hot dish, thicken the gravy,
pour it round the meat, and serve.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Gluten Rolls.

Three cupsful of kernel flour, two
even tablespOonfuls of baking powder,
half teaspoonful Of salt, two cupfuls
of milk; mix the -four, salt and baking
powder together, then stir in the milkl
beat well. j. baked in iron roll pans,
heat them well, brush with butter; If
granite ware, only grease them. This
quantity will make sixteen rolls. Bake
from twenty to twenty-five minutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Economy Pudding.

One cupful Of chopped raisins, one
cupful English currants, two cupfuls
flour, one cupful sugar, half cupful
molasses one cupful chopped suet,
two-thirds cupful cold water, two tea
spoonfuls baking powder, a pinch Of
soda, teaspoonful each Of salt, cloves
and cinnamon. Bake one hour and
serve with lemon sauce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Raisin PuHs.

Beat one-half cupful sugar, one tea
spoonful Of butter to Il cream; beat in
one egg; add one-half cupful Of milk,
one and third cupfuls Of -four, two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one
cupful of chopped raisins and spice to
taste; steam for three-quarters Of an
hour in cups one-half full.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Orange Pudding.

Beat one tablespoonful Of butter and
three-quarters Of cupful Of sugar to-
gether; rub in two eggs and beat; add
one cupful of cracker crumbs, the
grated rind and juice OF one orange
and one quart Of milk; bake until the
custard "sets.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Lady Cake.

One coffee .cupful butter, one coffee
cupful milk, three coffee cupfuls sugar,
four coffee cupfuls -four, the whites OF
ten eggs, the juice Of one large lemon,
one and one-half teaspoonfuls Of bak-
ing powder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Hickory Nut Maccaroons.

One cupful hickory nuts pounded in
a mortar, one cupful sugar, one egg
and a half, two tablespoonfuls -four,
mix we'll, then drop dessertspoonfuls
on creased paper and bake.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30
Frosting for Chocolate Cake. -

Make according to the directions for
plain frosting, and beat into the white
cream three tablespoonfuls Of grated
chocolate, moistened to a paste with
very little boiling water. Flavor with
8 little vanilla.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

Manager Jim Morley of the Los An
geles club has given up his fight against
the Pacific Coast league for the services
of First Baseman Dillon. He will have
to turn the player over to Hanlon I'M
less he purchases his release. This he
NAV do
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

Aurelio O'Hara Herrera, the Mexican
says that he cannot see where Benny
Yanger has any business to dictate Ia
him what terms he will make match
on, etc. Aurelio has posted $500 forfeit
to make a match with Yanger at any
time for any amount and at any weight
suitable to Yanger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

Eddie Hanlon struck tartar in Jack
O'Neill at Philadelphia Saturday even
ing, who held the California coast fighter
almost even for six rounds. This makes
Battling Nelson look pretty good, as the
Battler defeated O'Neill in six rounds
before the Badger Athletic club in Mil
Waukee several weeks ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

Before leaving New Orleans Sunday
Charlie Comiskey yielded to the entreaties
of Manager Frank of the Pelicans and
allowed him to sign Stricklett. the young
pitcher who did such good work against
New Orleans. Stricklett had been prom
ised to the Milwaukee club. but it is
probable that Manager Cantillon will get
another one instead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

Clark Ball, manager Of Mynheer
Placke, has made several attempts to Sc
cure date for his Holland champion
before Milwaukee and Chicago clubs.
but none of the matchmakers are falling
over each other in their anxiety to 81
cure the doubtful attraction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-30

Charles Hemphill, the crack outfelder
OF the st. Louis American team, who
refused to sign with the Browns because
of a 5000 cut in his salary. has been
granted the terms demanded and left to-
Join his team
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-12
EDUCATIONAL TOPICS.

The men who teach In French schools
are to get hereafter from $40 to $40 q
year; the women teachers get $40 less.
Prof. Milford, of the English Depart
ment of Wabash college at Crawfords-
Vile, Ind, has been forced to give up
his work for at least this term.
The wider and deeper is the founda-
ton the higher superstructure one can
rear. Bear that in mind in getting an
education, for you are then laying the
foundations of your housekeeping.
For the first time in the history OF
German universities a deaf mute has
succeeded in obtaining Doctors de-
gree DR.. Walter Kuntze, on whom the
University of Leipsic has conferred q
Phi. D., is comparatively young man.
His thesis for the degree is regarded 81
one of the best in recent years.
The thoroughness in which the agri-
cultural schools OF the western states
are going into the education of farmers
is illustrated by the announcement that
the Iowa State Agricultural college has
Just established course of instruction
in the slaughtering of live stock. It is
a laboratory course, and the young
farmers will learn the art by practical
instruction
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-12
KEEP BOYS ON THE FARM.
Educational Department Gives Good
Advice to Rural Father-Ad-
vice to the Teachers.

The superintendent of public instruc-
ton of the state of Indiana has recently
issued bulletin touching on the steady
migration of the young men of the rural
districts to the cities in search of So
called better chance" Believing that
Indiana is being Slapped Of its energies
by that movement, the department in
bulletin to the teachers says that they
can influence the boy to stay on the farm
and to work out its problems.
ut will be sad day for our national
life when all our young farmers come to
town; when the small, well-cultivated
homesteads give way to landed estates"
the bulletin says.
The necessity Of keeping the boys on
the farm was the subject of discussion
as to what the teacher can do for the
community. A teachers power in deter
mining the industry of a community lies
in making her schoolroom busy work.
shop, where the rights of others and the
nobility of honest toll are taught.
The bulletin which is being sent out
by the state superintendent deals with
the relation of the teacher to the school,
her patrons and the locality. The teach
er, the bulletin says, ought to be mis-
sionary, harmonizing turbulent ele-
ments.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-12
MAKES GOOD, CITIZEN
Russian Grand Duke Would Rule
Country School.
Banishe ed Prince Seeks Place ON Rural
Committee In England-Exiled
by Gear Because He Was
True to HIS Love-

One can hardly imagine a more I'M
usual proceeding than that of Rus
sian nobleman, and grand duke, too,
supervising the destinies OF country
school district in one Of the Quietest
corners of England, but, despite the
incongruity, this is just what q cousin
of Gar Nicholas II. is prepared to do
This is the Grand Duke Michael, who,
until quite recently. lived under the
strictest degree of Punishment from
Russia because his marriage displeased
the father of the present car. Since
his Punishment his serene highness has
lived in England, and now he has come
forward as candidate for seat on the
school committee of the local coun-
Gil of Sta1ordshire county, in which
he has his home.
No one In London who knew society
in 1890 and 1891 has forgotten the ro-
nance which surrounds this prince OF
the royal blood. When first he met the
beautiful Sophie Merenburg, Countess
Torby, Grand Duke Michael was an
important officer in the Russian army.
a close friend of his cousin, the car,
and an acknowledged leader in Rus
sian society. AS soon as he married.
however, he was deprived of his rank
and two-thirds of his estates, stripped
Of his military uniform, and banished
from his country, apparently for life.
The bride for whom Duke Michael
sacrificed so much is the elder OF two
daughters of the German prince, Mich
olas OF Nassau. She was born countess
of Merenburg, but upon her marriage
with the grand duke was granted her
present title by the head OF her fathers
house-the grand duke of Luxem-
bourg.
Apart from the difference in rank
between the two there could hardly
have been a more admirable match.
Both the grand duke and countess were
favorites in European society. They
were, indeed, among Queen Victoria's
personal friends, just as they are
among those of King Edward to-day.