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CZ) The Dalles Daily Chronicle. SUBSCRIPTION PKICE. One week 15 One month. 50 One year 6 00 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17. 1898 THE KEY TO THE PACIFIC. An eminent English engineer, Archibald H. Colquhoun, made a thorough examination a few years ago of the Nicaragua canal route. He published an extended report of his investigations under the significant bead of "The Key to the Pacific." In it be maintained that such a canal would render "greater service to the new world than the Suez canal does to the old," adding: "It will bring . Japan, Northern China, Australasia, and part of Malaysia nearer to the Atlantic cities of the United States than they are now to England." For these reasons he held that the canal would be ibe key to the Pacific. The developments of the last six months bave greatly emphasized the truth oi Colquhoun's words, and bave given them an importance ffhich could not have been foreseen before the an nexation of Hawaii and the battle of Manila, says the Inter-Ocean. The Forum of November contains a paper on the Nicaragua canal, written by ex Senator Warner Miller, -in which some new facts are given, besides a restatement of many facts made fairly familiar to the public by current discussion of the general sub ject. "One-half of the money wasted at Panama," he asserls, "would have built the Nicaragua canal." This is a startling assertion, but Mr. Miller gives details in justification of it. The waste at Panama is set down as $250,000,000, while Admiral Walker estimated the cost cf the Nicaragua waterway at $125,000,000, and Pro fessor Haupt at $90,000,000. Mr. .Miller's own figures are $100,000,000, and he asserts that the work could be done in five years. If the bouse of representatives should pass next winter the senate bill, it would in ef fect insure the completion of the canal early in 1904, at a maximum government guaranty of bonds to. the amount of the sum named by Mr. Miller for the cost of the canal. Even if the $100,000,000 in ques tion should cause an increase of the national debt to the full amount, it would be a 'good investment. As General Tracy said in one of bis re ports as secretary of the navy, "the canal must be built or two independ ent navies maintained, one in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific, and the increased cost of building the navy and maintaining it would be very much greater than the cost of building the canal." But there is no doubt that the canal would pay the interest on the bonds and relieve the government of any burden. The Suez canal pays from 18 to 20 per cent a year net profits on its total cost. Practically a government guaranty would not add a dollar to the government debt, and in return for it, under the senate bill, the gov ernment would get a controlling in terest in the stock (70 per cent). The entire country the South and middle West with their coal and iron, the. Atlantic seaboard with its manufac tures and commerce, and the Pacific states with their manifold unde veloped resources would share in the common benefits. Mr. Miller gives some interesting figures in reply to the practical ques tions which the subject suggests. He takes Shanghai, the dividing point pf the trade spheres of the Suez and Nicaragua canais, as tue case or a highly interesting calcnlition. At the present time our commerce labors under the net disadvantage of 2,030 miles in voyages to Shanghai, as compare J with that of Liverpool. This is about three fourths the dis tance across the Atlantic. But by the Nicaragua route this disadvantage would be wholly overcome, with a small margin in our favor. With Yokohama as the base of calculation, much the same Jesuits are reached, only our advantage would be still greater. An advantage of between 2,500 and 3,000 miles would accrue to our trade with all South American and Mexican points on the Pacific, and it is to be remembered that the Pacific commerce of the southern half of the new world is far larger than its Atlantic commerce. The' truth is that ever since the openiug of the Suez canal, in 1870, European commerce has. had a great advantage over the commerce of the United States. In this respect Europe's advantage has been a seri ous handicap to the commercial de velopment of thi9 country. Deatnes Cannot De C a reel by .local applications, aa they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear There is only one way to cure deafness and that is. -by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the Eus tachian Tube. When this tube ia in flamed you bave a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is en tirely closed. Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed for erer; nine cases oat of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in flamed condition of the mucous sur faces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars; free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. QF"Sold by Druggists, 75c. 6-10 The Greatest Offer Made Yet. As a compliment to onr many Datrons. and the public generally, for' a short time, we propose to give to every cus tomer making Cash Purchases to the amount of $20 a handsome three quarter,. Iite-Bize, Urayon or Water Color portrait a ree. j.o tins end we have made a con tract with one of the leading portrait houses or America, to furnish us with their celebrated portraits. Remember you are not required to buy a frame. We are presenting yoa the portrait aB an appreciation of your patronage. How ever we shall carry a large line of frames which we will sell to portrait customers at wholesale price. If you can buy one cheaper elsewhere, it is your-privilege to do so. Maieb & Benton, Hardware and Grocery Dealers. Are You Interested? The O. B. & N. Co'8 New Book On the Resourses of Oregon, Washing ton and Idaho is being distributed. Oar readers ere requeeted to forward the addresses of their Eastern friends and acquaintances, and a copy of the work will be sent them free. This is a mat ter all ebould be interested in, and we would ask that everyone take an in terest and forward such addresses to W. H. Hcrlbcbt, General Passenger Agent, O. R. & N. Co., Portland. Bocklen'i Arinca salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevei sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cuius piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac tion, or money refunded. Price 25 centB per box. For sale oy Blakeley and Houghton, druggists. C. E. .HAYWARD. Next door to , , Purity Soda Works. Candies, Nuts, . Soda Water; Ice Cream Soda, and Tobacco. All kinds of Soft Ciders and Summer Drinks. 13 5 .S nsSESS. GENERAL V. DiocKsmiins ...AND... Wagon and Carriage Werk. Fish Brothers' Wagon. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Third onr! Toffoppnii Drums 1fl S iiiuu uuu uuuuiauu. luuuuiua m For yeryDoay id Guy Rooa doming Gncsap. It has been a common report to us that other-dealers say that we have nothing but trash, but we will defy any house in our line in The Dalles to show as good a quality of goods as we carry for the money. Those people know when they tell you this that they have goods that have been laying on their shelves since the year One, and prices on them since the year '49; and when they know it to be a fact that our store the White House Clothing Store of Portland has only been in existence eight months", and when it is a known fact in the city of Portland that we carry, the choicest line of goods in the market, and undersell all dealers. Call at our place of business and we will convince you that we will save you from $7.50 to $10.00 on every Suit or Overcoat that you may' purchase from us during our stay in this city. Our intention was to start a branch of our Portland house, but being unable, as we have stated, to secure a location, we must close out every dollar's worth of this stock. Now is your time and chance to secure good goods for a little money. Your money refund ed as cheerfully as received if our goods do not suit. ... . - Men's all-wool and all-sizes Cassimere Suits .. . .... : . l . .1 $5.50 Cheviot Suits; the very latest shades, all sizes ..l ....'..'.:...:.v.;::..$4.5Q A handsome Dark Cheviot Suit, the 'newest pattern $5.50 Scotch Cheviot; all wool, the very newest plaid sv . . . . ; $7.50 Black Worsted Dress Suits... ...Lx....:.....:..;;.:..::!.;.'! :L:.'..:..!:....;..;....1.;::...$7.50 Remember what you have been paying for these goods before-we came here. Men's Blue and Black Beaver Overcoats; satin backs; our price $6.50 Men's Covert Cloth; the very latest shade Overcoats; satin and farmer satin lining ....$7.50 An elegant Ulster; full length, extra heavy; our price lV.J.".;..i...:$6.0b" Hats, Gloves and Furnishing Goods and everything, in proportion. If our goods are not better than vou can find them elsewhere for the money, we do not ask you to buy them. All we ask is a call) and we will con ' vince you that you will save money by buying our goods. ' Remember the name and place, No. 66" Second Street, W. A. Johnston's old place, The Dalles. , ' -., , , - ' COUNTRY MERCHANTS and PEDDLERS are invited to call and examine our goods and prices, and they will profit by it. All mail orders promptly attended to, and if goods do not suit we will prepay express and refund money. r . . .," . LOTH G STORE of Portland Drags. V ' ' - A good drug sign. "The importance of having preicrip tions filled with drngo of absolute and undoubted freshness impels us to urge you o allow as to do the compounding. The .henefits accruing. .to the sick will be greater, the cure speedier and the cost to those paying the hills less. There is no possibility of mistakes in oar pre scription department. M. Z. DONNELL ...DRUGGIST... Jast What Yoa uiant. lw?1 You well know that aeood drug sign is the patronage which is bestowed on the store. It is the purity of the goods handled and the manner of doing busi ness that makes and keeps this business. We are pleased with the result of our ef forts to supply the best drugs at the best price. We are particular about the compounding of them. IMPORTED COGNAC from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.) ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD. C. J. STUBmjG . .'", . Wholesale and Retail . . - Wines, Liquors and Cigars Agency for. the Greatest American Liquor Yellowstorie Sour Mash Whiskey. " - T " " - WHISKEY from $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon.. (4 to 15 years old.) AL IICIMA IBlKDirS from $3.20 $6.00 per gallon. 4 to 11 years old.) HOP GOLD BEEE on draught, and Val Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles. Imported Alo and Porter. i JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and DOMESTIC' CIGARS. RELIABLE PHARMACISTS. 175 Secoui Street. THE DALLES, 1 ddII!!. iDD New ideal; in Wall Pannr Kara Ruh viclA varip.tv w nritiitinwiniTnapA. K.. fore graced a single stock. Real imita tion creton effects ' at ordinary prices. Good papers at cheap paper prices. Elegant designs,. tasteful colorings, yours for a small nrice. af. nnr ntnro rn Thinl street. Also a full line of bouse paints. D. W. VAUSE, Third St. V, $6.50 PER J TON DELIVERED. "For car load lots call on E. KURTZ, Agent, Tel. 38. The Dalles, Or. DEALERS IN fill kinds of Funeral Supplies GFandall & Barget UNDERTAKERS "EMB ALMERS The Dalles, Or. Robes, Burial Shoes, Etc. - ; War or No war You will always have the benefit of Low Prices at v fi)drzw feller's ?afe. Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies, Eruits, Nuts and? Oysters in any style. .' . '