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PROJECT
Uivers and Harbors Men In
' : dorse Nothing in Particu
;' lar but Demand a General
'. Act to Include AH Possk
; -Me Waterways!
' n FREDEKIC J. HAS KIN,
(Copyright, lflOS. by Frederic J. HaMn.)
;whlnton Deo. l-a-i
policy, not a. project, th National River
and Harbor convention, la WMlon to
day In Washington. 1 rviwn wn
attraction the great prore it ha
made In the pant five year and la look
In forward with confidence to the ac
complishment of lta purpose within the
next five years. mu '
and Harbor congress meets at the "cap
ital each year t the beginning of the
annual session of congress, and la made
up of delegates appointed from all over
'the country by the aiaiee,
commercial organisations and other so
cieties interested In the development of
th waterways of the nation.
This body does not indorse or. advoj
iV th claim of anv river, or canal, or
lakS harbor! The lalie-to-the-gu f
protect 'tourteen Xe throug h the val
1W' for. ipstonce. ha the, generaloap
7r? but thaAodV will not take any
ftp? toward specific Indorsement of
t ht or any other one Improvement.
It Standi for policy. It represents
no oarticular section, but Is the direct
?erPe"nUtive of all 'Jt
m. meritorious claim for ne. Improve-
hTrnborf ft VSktitt ig$
United States army engineers and by
them recommended to '
worthy of Improvement for -the benefit
of the commerce of the country.
Both Parties Indorse Broadly.
" It hopes In time to cause the govern
. ment to adopt a plan by which an an-
- rual appropriation for rl vers nd har
bors work wlU be provided for.
the work will be Pushed with svstem-
- atic dispatch, and so that It will : j.'t
pen upon the whims, compromise ana
wire puUinSjsriiMUuaucceAsive con
For'the first time In the history ft
the country both great political parties
are committed by their platform utter
ances to a general program of water-,
way Improvements. The Republican
plitform declares that it "Is imperative
io enter upon a systematic improyer
ment upon a large ana comprenrai
? Ian, Just to all' portions of the coun
rv of the waterways, harbors and Great
Lake." -The-Democratic platform de
clare for the "immediate adoption Of m.
liberal and comprehensive plan for Im
proving every water course in the union
which Is Justified by the needs of com
merce.'' Taft Committed to Bond Xsaue.
President-elect Taft. generally favor
able to the entire program looking to
the conservation Of natural resources.
Is especially Interested in the develop
ment of the waterway of the country.
In his speech at the Lakes-to-the-Oulf
Waterways convention at Chicago, Mr.
Taft declared. himself to be In hearty
sympathy with the exact program which
Is to be urged by the Rivers and Har
bors congress. He said:
'Transportation is the question of the
hour, and no nation is so favored a
this one with a great natural system of
' water transportation. With a proper de
velopment of the rivers and construc
tion of canals in conjunction with the
Great Lakes, I can see no reason why
the means of transportation should not
keep pace with the production."
. Then Mr. Taft declared that the water-
, way projects should be financed by the
means or bona issues, saying:
Mhfianl flf tola Awn nauntrr that the
American Is handlcaped and driven
Even Russia, a nation which Amer
icans' are prone to regard as benighted,
has adopted a systematic program of
waterwav i improvements. Russia Is
-J now constructing a deep canal to con
nect the Black sea wun me jsamc
which will cost irO,000.000, or three
time the amount which it is urged
that congress shall set as the annual
expenditure upon American water
ways. Holland. Belgium, Germany and
France have paid great attention to
waterway development and their water
courses furnish the cheapest transpor
tation known to the world, xne cinneo
States leads in railroad-transportation,
but it has neglected Its waters. - Paris
is connected with Antwerp, the ' great
seaDort of Belgium, by no less than
ueven waterway routes. Berlin, an In
terior city, is joined to every pari 01
Germany by a perfect network or ca
nals and rivers. The Manchester ship
ranal is a monument to the wisdom of
the English government, wwen aia noi
fear to spend an enormous sum to con
vert inland Mancnesiwr inu u i i
leading seaports of the world. Ana
yet the making of the Manchester sea
port uia not injure jiivcipuu, n
mar nnrt hilt rjLt her aided and helped
ltty creating new ana irromor wumj
In trade ana trtnaponaugn.
Railroads Taror the Policy.
Then wan time when the powerful
influence of the railroads was exerted
In congress and In other branches of
ha rovtrnnmnt in oonosiuon 10 any
systematic project for the Improvement
of waterways. There I still more rail
road opposition to particular projects,
but the great railroad men have found
that they were mistaken. There is no
more earnest and intelligent advocate
of the waterway improvement policy
than James J. HIU, tne raitroaa wizara
and emDire builder of - the nortnwest.
vraeMcnt Finlv of the Southern rail'
way never overlooks an opportunity to
say or do anything for the advance
ment of the waterway cause.
There 1 a general opposition, to the
ambitious program aavoeaiea oy in
Rivers and Harbors congress, oui u is
ranidly aisappeanng. xne
QUARREL OVER
PAUPER'S BODY
Medfcal College Will Give
Up 'to Late, Appearing
Relative for $15.
"To leave
the fitful an
the appropriation
rogress in this matter to
partisan consideration of
propriatlon c
Influenced by
committees In con-
desire to reduce
total expenditures
Kress.
the appearance of
each year, as much as nossible. is to Im
pair the necessary financial support of
very one of these great enterprises
, and to drag them along from year to
year, and greatly to delay their ultimate
completion." v
Seasons Under the Policy.
The reasons advanced by the Rivers
and Harbors congress for its advocacy
of a general scheme for improving all
, the waterways, even at the expense of
many hundred of millions, have been
stated In a concise form bv the nresl-
dent of the congress, Representative Jo-
sepn K. Kansaeu or Louisiana. They are:
First Because water transportation
Is much cheaper than by rail, and in
many cases much quicker for the heavy,
: low class commodities. On well im
proved lakes and rivers the cost of
transportation is about one sixth of the
average cost by rail
Second- Because the railroads under
normal conditions are congested and
unable to handle the commerce of ths
. country. Experts assert that during
inn pasi xv years production nas in
'creased IS, oer cent, and railrnari fn-n
. ltles for handling that production show
an increase of only 22 per cent Im
. proved waterway would relieve this
' congestion very materially, if not en
tirely, and would also furnish healthy
competition with resultant cheapening
- of railroad rates.
Third Because our commercial cora-
feuiors. uermany ana France, have so
. horoughly developed and Improved
f their waterways and cheapened freight
cusrgui tuai we win ds unaoie to com
pete with them in the world's market
unless we as iisewise.
Fourth Because Canada now has
a 14 root canal connecting the Great
; Lakes with the ocean, and is planning
i 1001 canu mrougn vieorgian bay
and the Ottawa river, we must make
as good connections with the sea or
the commercial supremacy of our
great ports - is liable to pass to a
Canadian city.
Fifth Because we are spending vast
urns at - Panama to connect two
I oceans by a canal 35 feet deep, and to
i make the greatest artificial waterway
en earth, and in order to reap its full
benefit our rivers must be so im
proved as to get our commerce to the
sea quickly at the lowest rates, and
our harbors so deepened that any ship
passing through that canal may enter
any one of the Important harbor on
our seaboard.
4 Sixth Because waterway ' improve
ment are as Imperishable a the solid
rock and Concrete out of which they
are constructed. They are permanent
Investment, returning to the nation, -
every year and Tor all time, a large
dividend upon their cost. .
Poreiga Batlon Ahead of America,
. The meeting- at Washington will en
deavor to impress upon the mind of
the Pjtonl of the country that tha
I nfted state i on of the most back
ward of the. nation in taking op the
work of Inland waterway transportation
Improvements. It Is a fact, even pow,
that an American producer cannot com
pete with a German producer in the
rnarkt of the Argentine Republic.
1 he freight rate on the ocean may b
the m. it may cost exactly as much
Jo move the product from Hamburg to
Jiiipm Ayres us .It c6i in mnv it
ft I'm vw York to Buenos Ay res. But lv4
irrirn bo nturn more than
t ety r,...-....-m Jo p.-t his product
principal
overnment has undertaken a work in
nama. which will be of as much bene.
fit to other nations as to the Onlted
States, and In that. work is Douna to
the expenditure of. approximately 1500,
000.000 before it is completed. The
TTnitod State has spent more than
500,000,000 on its navy in tne past
five year, and the outlay will proceed
at the rate of 100,000,000 or more
each year.
Compared With Kaval Outlay.
Since the foundation of the govern
ment the total amount spent on the
rivers and harbor has been but $560,
(inn ooo. about as much as has been
spent on the navy since 1903. If con
gress would appropriate half as much
each year for the stimulation of in
ternal commerce, by affording the peo
ple cheap water transportation, as it
appropriates to protect our commerce
from foreign foes, the Rivers and
Harbor congress would be satisfied.
That la what is asked tor the annual
appropriation of $50,000,000 for water
way improvement, irt mis organisa
tion and its policy, Mr. Taft said:
'PerhaDS the greatest mnuenc to
ward the framing of a. broad. cornpre-
sensive and progressive policy of riv
ers and harbor improvements is being
exercised by the National Rivera and
Harbors congress."
JUr, Tart wm he in next president
of the United States, and the men In
the Rivers, and Ilarbors congress be
lieve that they win se merr poncy.
htch has met with his approval, be
come the nxea policy or tne govern.
ment before the expiration of the first
Taft administration, .
CATIILAMET GIKL DIES,
DB. PEACOCK ACCUSED
(BdccIi! Disoatek to Tbs JoaraaL)
Astoria, Or., Pec 11. Madeline Long
taine, the Cathlamet girl who has been
under treatment at a local hospital' for
an alleged unlawful operation, died late
tnnterht. Dr. Peacock of Cathlamet is ac
cused of being responsible for the girl's
trouble.
(DilM Pm Leasee'. Wire. 1
T.n Anrelea. Cal.. Dec 11. After re
fuslne- to rav the Pacific -Collese of O
teopatny fib cor in remains i jonn
Ahlln, nla cousin Oscar Anderson, a
OUUllini A OU11IU V HI C II Id.lt. nuv s w
at 1782 Ninth street. West Oakland, 1
trying to 'Induce the authorities to force
tne institution to surrenaer tne corpse,
Anderson has prepared to give hi cou
sin's body decent burial.
When Ahlln, who was also known as
August Allen, died at' the county hos
pital September 23 the county author
ities waited the prescribed three days
end men, no relatives naving sppearea
to claim It, the body was given to the
college of osteopathy.
Anderson came to Los Angeles and
asked that he be allowed to tnke the
remains. Dr. C. A. Whiting, head of
the college, informed the fireman that
he couia nave tne Doay Dut must pay
$1$ to cover the expense of embalming
it. .
Appealing to tha district attorney'
office. Anderson was advised to sign
an affidavit showing his relationship
to Ahlln. . This document, - nowever,
failed to alter Dr. Whiting's view o;
the case. Anderson says he has already
expended $66 in arranging for 'the fun
eral and that he will not pay the college
a cent.
HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
TOTALLY DESTROYED
Seattle,! Dec 11. Fire that started
shortly after 7 o'clock Wednesda
niKht totally destroyed the magnifl
cent scenic Hot Springs hotel on the
Great Northern- line in the Cascade
mountains. How the blaze started is
a mystery but the flames spread with
sue rapiaity tnat iittie was savea.- w.
Whlttsett of Anacorte. Jumped from
a second story window and his shoulder
was dislocated. Manager grosser was
sliirhtly burned while trying to save
some of nls valuables.
The hotel was built four years a so
at a cost or ou,umi ana its rurnlsning
were vaiuea at 3b,uuu.
Never Falls to Restore
Gray Hair to Its Natural
Color and Beauty.
- No matter bow lone ithai heen m
or faded. Promotes a luxuriant s-rowtb.
of healthy hair.. Stop, its falling out.
mi positively removes Dan
draff. Keep hair soft and glossy. Re
fuse all substitutes. 2 times as much
in $1.00 as 50c. size. Is Not a Dye.
$1 and 60c. bottles, at drngglsta
Beau c ivr ireo doom - -rnt tare ot the Hair.
PhUo Hay Spec. Co., Newark, W. J.
Hay's Ilarflna Soanm. pi
red, rough aad chapped hands, and all skin dis
ease. Keep akin fine and soft. JSc. drurcista,
sBdc tot tree book "The Care of ths bUnT
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Corner First
& Morrison
OUTLET' CLOTHING 'CO.
Corner First
& Morrison
Todteiy aumdl TomniFF0w
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Men's Suits
Fabric the latest, cut and tailor
ing absolutely correct. Fifty va
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Now
Men's Overcoats
In blues and blacks, extra good
value at $12,
Now
Men's Raincoats
Absolutely rainproof and an over
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price $15,
Now
Men's Hats
All the new shades and shapes,
regular price $3.50,
yow
Men's Shoes
Here we have made a deep cut.
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Boys' Suits
This is interesting to all mothers
of boys.. Special $5 values in
Boys' Suits and Overcoats,
Now
Men's Underwear
A large variety to select from.
We name two lines, all wool, elas-'
tic rib, regular price $1.50, '
Now
79c
Wool Fleeced, extra good value
; at 75c,
Now
Be
200 Sweaters
Spaulding and other celebrated
makesjust the thing if you
want to go hunting or fishing.
Regular price $4 to $6,
Now
mm
There is no use in your payingfancy prices when you can buy of us for one half and less.
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& Morrison
OUTLET CLOTHING CO.
Corner First
& Morrison
'liousandls of Gift
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Christmas Fountain Pens
Are immensely popular as Christmas gifts. But be sure
you give a good one the kind we carry are all good.
If the pen you give or receive as a present is not what
you want, it can be exchanged at any time, and until you
are thoroughly satisfied.
We have fountain pens in holly design boxes for gift
purposes.
Parker Fountain Pens $2.00 and up
Conklin'g Self-filling Pens $3.50 and up
Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens $2.50 and up
Woodlark Popular Fountain Pens $1.50
Boat rU to Talk With Oar Toantaln Tan Kan.
Bridge Sets
1 " "" "
Superb showing of Bridge
Sets fitted complete and in
handsome leather cases.
At tha Stationery Sapartmant
Cut Glass for Christmas
Perhaps the most delightful
gift of all is an exquisite piece
of sparkling Cut Glass a gift
which is long treasured as re
membrance of the giver. Our
beautiful cut glass section is
fairly overflowing with all that
is novel and givable a verit
able treasure mine of suggestions.
Without Good Sight
Even Christmas grows less
bright. In such a case nothing
is more appropriate than a pair
of our best spectacles or eye
glasses. When bought for a
present they are fitted after the
holidays.
Taka XQarato to Optical Sapartmtat
$4.00 Framed Pictures For $1.69
This is without a doubt the best picture values ever offered, of all new and clear pictures-
large variety ol subjects '.chjng "fruit, landscape, marine and animal pictures all framed in
the latest mouldings, THESE ARE NOT SAMPLE PICTURES, BUT ALL NEW. These
pictures usually sell for. $4.00, but this store makes a Christmas sale at $1.69. i
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- " sortment of Mouldings the Best ,. :
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A Christmas Preseet
AMERICAN
GENTLEMAN
TAILORS
Bought out for spot cash, and in order to introduce our great hit,
the famous concave shoulder, close-fitting collar and never-break
front system, which is all the rage in the east, we are going to
make each purchaser-a CHRISTMAS PRESENT. We will sell
Fifty of Our $40 Suits at SSS.OO Each
Fifty of Our $30 Suits at ; $20.00 Each
Fifty of Our $45 O'cbats $30.00 Each
Only Today and Saturday
The concave shoulder, close-fitting collar
and never-break front are the vital essentials
of a properly made, stylish and long-wearing
coat. ,
These suits will include our. new importa-
; tions of Scotch Tweeds, Fancy Worsteds, ,
Blue and Black Serges, Thibets and Broad
cloths. V" " ; '
Open evenings. - ,
Satisfaction guaranteed . or, money re
fundedJ '
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91 Sixth Street
Tailors
Corner Stark
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