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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.
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GENERAL V.
DiocKsmiins
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Wagon and Carriage Werk.
Fish Brothers' Wagon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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$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. .' . '