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Rods, with large end ., 2ho Steel Finished Hatchet 10¢ eas 6c All-Bteol Grass Hook. 4Q@ ||" dozen Fire Polished Tumb- Qe 2-quart Geanite Sauce Pan | {Se a-quart Granite Milk oo ~All Rail Tickets, Paris in Four Years M, Leieq De Lebel Goes Back to Europe With All Plane Ready for « Railroad Nearly Around the Wortd—Connecting Link Will Be a Tunnel Under Bering Straite— American Agencies Staff Correspondence to The Star. sible that it will be within four years, but it will certainty not be very much longer than that, when | you will be able to step aboard your | Pullman here in New York and go | straight through to Paris without | j Setting off the train.” | by M. Loleq de Lobel as he leaned lover the rail of the French liner ‘La Savoie” just before the vessel | pulled out of this harbor bound for | Havre. With him M. de Lobel took the signature of a notable group of American engineers attesting thelr faith in his gigantic enterprise and marking what he considers » final step toward the realization of his dream of sever long years—an all- rail route from New York to Paris by way of Alaska and Siberia. At the point where his rails would reach the water in Alaska at Cape Prince of Water, and Stherta ot East Cape, the Bering Strait ts only 26 miles wide. The chances of ane cessful ferringe across the water was long under discussion, while even a gigamtic bridge was sucnest ed to join the two continents. These plane, however, did not seem to meet the favor of many of the en gineers he hat coneutted. and then M. de Lobel concetved the idea of a has been deemed, after investiga- tion, entirely practicable r As a member of the Parla Geo- foal society T vidited Alaske Jowspaper Enterprise associa- tion eorrempondent, “and the wbility of the Trane-Alaska- ertan rafiway, aa we have called the enterprise, struck me then. I studied the geology and climate of }the country, made soundings of the strait and a preliminary survey for the tunnel, and since then I have | devoted my entire time to the pro- motion of this enterprise, which I i firmly believe will be of enormous | benefit In the development of Alaa- ka and Siberia, two vast practically unexploited countries, as well as to Amertea and the world at large. “Naturally the most difficult part of the project will be the construc- |tlon of the tunnel, but the best sere of our engineers fs that this work can be accomplished within four years. The water over the route of the tunnel is from 165 to| 180 feet in depth with intrasive | | granite as the underlying rock | 20c %-mallon Stone Pot and cov- OP Sryeentene 106 » dozen Garrett’s Idea Fruit Jar Rubbers . - 106 26e Parivian stal Decorated Vases, 16-1 106 lera, 6 for ° e 10¢ | cakes Babbitts’ Laundry Soap for Sie Uvensececse ded - 106 || 20e Selected Feather Duster, 10- inch . . ‘Re A VIEW OF THE HARBOR AT ODESSA, WHERE THE RUSSIAN WARSHIP CAPTURED BY THE ENLISTED MEN 18 LIKELY TO FIGHT THE REST OF THE BLACK SHA FLEET. CRIMEA. RUSSIAN SAILORS HAVE MUTINTSD AND MORE HOT NEWS IS EXPECTED. VIEW OF THE HARBOR AT SEV ASTOPOL, w York to Russia Backing It and Also Big NEW YORK, July 7.—"it ts pow- | Those were the last words said | LoIc@ DE LOBEL. There are two of them and the | rington, chief engineer of the Mon- | larger will permit us to divide the/treal Locomotive & Machine Co, tunnel into two sections of nearly Here also we can erect works necessary during the construction as well as a motive) the Siberian coast by ferry and the for moving traing| more visionary brodge scheme, t either by electricity or compressed | matter did not appeal to me The air and also for ventilation of the Mr. Corthell said was proposed between. Cape Prince ‘So long aa it | equal length. make connection | power plant pian for a tannel with M. de Lobel is, however, en- tirely feasible.” Alfred Craven, on the othor hand, betteves that the ferry plan could also be made a wuccess. Asked as to the probable fare that for an ali-rail “Including the approaches, the tunnel will be about 38 miles length and this with the 3,800 miles of railroad which we purpose eon- structing in Siberia and the 1,200 we intend building in Alaska wll go to make up our ‘Trans-Alaska- Siberian railroad.’ We will connect in Siberia with the ‘Trans-Siberian’ road at Irkutek, whilé our Alaskan road will pass through Council City, | Nulato and Fairbanks, connecting at & point about 106 miles south of Dawson City, with the Grand Trunk Pacific, which is plauning an ex- | tension to that point. “The Russian government has ap- proved our plana and has granted a conression of a strip of land 16 miles in width along length of our road in Siberia, al mont 40,000,000 aeres. “Tt will take, we caleulate, about $250,000,000 to complete the and when I come back to this coun- try next November Tf expect that our company will have been entirely or. upon a firm tunnel under the straits, and this! would be charged Ucket From New York to Paris de Lobel said that the fare would probably be just about what it is now by transatlantic steamer. would probably take some 45 or 50 days to make the trip. psc Shee el Munsing Union Suits. weights and gra< 1888," said M. de Lobel to) | financtal footing. “T am going to Russia very short ly to submit to the czar himself the “Retween the Siberian and Alas-| €¥idences of American kan coasts lie the Diomede islands,|the matter. The special committee to prepare the terms of the ukase on behalf of the Russian government has been named, and I expect now no further delay form an American company to un dertake the work of actual construc | tion, and this will be done on my |return in the fall. I have assurances | from men high in finance in Russia England and tates that they are ready to put $250,000,000, and if necessary $300,- 000,000, into the enterprise.” It took a large corps of engineers three years to complete the surveys | for the Siberian portion of the rail road, and daring all this time M his wife and two daughters lived in Alaska at the point where the tunnel entri Though the ave: |shrink from any lengthy residence |there, the de Loubela one and all | were fascinated witk the experience, and didn’t seem to » necessity for paying two Tt ts our plan to The best sewing machine made can be sold you for the Standard and Domestic fore you buy Sewing Machine Department. CLINE’S HOUSE Just above the Postoffice, GEO. H. WOODHOUSE CO, 1405 Second Ave. @ will be made. This is the advisory committee of the American committee that M. de Lobel has inspired with his own in the success of the un- Alfred Craven, deputy neit Commission; Edward Bond, Albany, chairman of the ad- visory board of canal engineors of the state of New York; Elner L. Corthell, a member of the chief engineer in con- struction of a portion of the West Shore ratiroad, and connected with \Great Brazilian engineering enter- prideng, Dr. Zohn A.V. Waddell, Rings, Scarf Pina, Links, Studs, Ear Serews, Ete, MURDERER HAWGED | | CHEAT THE GALLOWS, BUT FAILED OWENSBORO, Ky., July 7.—Rob- | ert Mathley nvicted of the mur- | der of his sweetheart, Miss Kmma | Watkins, and her cousin, Jamen| Gregson, who objected to the match, | was hanged in the prison yard here | | this morning at 4:46 | The prisoner tried to cheat the gallows by eutting the arteries in| his wrist With his finger natis, but the plan was frustrated by the death waten CAPTURED CHBMALIS, July 7.—sherttt Ur quhart returned from ‘Toledo with Hezekiah Hall, whe is wanted for murder in Virginia. Hal} was} captured yesterday at Toledo by City Marsha! Charles Lyons in a clever manner | Yesterday Dave Smith, who is a cousin of Hall's father, and ail went to Toledo and became intoxi cated. Later they went up onto a knoll on the edge of the town and went to sleep. While Hall was asleep Marshal Lyons and two other men he had called to assist him got @ handeuff on bim. He struggied for his great dagger and fought | a but was finally overpow- ered Looks for Peace Qty Sortpps News Ass'n) PARIS, July 7.—It is officially an- nouncéd that at the meeting of the council of ministers this morning Premier Rouvier told the cabinet | that there was every reason to hope | that @ complete undervtanding | would be reached with Germany in regard to the Moroccan question in ‘The piercing of the second tunnel through Simplon was completed during the night. TYPE OF RUSSIAN NAVAL BAILOR. KLARHORKGHRHRHERS * * AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. #| CONSTANTINOPLE, July 1— * * |The sultan hae expressed regrets * SEATTLE—"“Hottest Coon in #]at the arrest of the American in- *® Dixie.” & }terpreter and the incident & closed. * THIRD AVE — “The White * + * Tigress of Japan.” * * CARNIVAL—Third Ave and #| Won't you call and sre the latest & Jamon Street te] atylen and best $2.00 Mat values in *% POLITE VAUDEVILLE—Star. | Seattle? BN, Brooks & Co, 1321 . aj2d Ave. * Toppy—Swag: ERR 4 . SALT WATER RESORT. “The Hottest Coon in Dixie” bas} Alki Natatorium is the only re- been so attractive at the Seattle] sort that is open every day, re theater that the company has been|or shine, All under root, oe enfaged for another week and will t McNally’s musical farce, © Honolulu Coon.” This fs a fingling comedy and is said to be i fully as attractive as the present ng. The colored comedians are | Juet the thing to attract people dur fng' the hot weather, when some thi Nght and airy is needed. “t's the» \ Standard fet us have your order for seasonable furnishings-~ ~--every article for Summertime comfort at home or at camp is here for you maple folding chair— Te Handy about the camp; the most practical made; of solid Camp chair, canvas seat, iron braeed; takes frame is strong. The Standard | up very little space Hi oe Beperereriretreriry B3Oe¢@ | extra strong, each A handy little \wood stool Folding Camp Stool, light and | for outdoor use, strong and well food, The Standard price Be | made, 18 inches high....... 55e Standard Furniture Co. L. SCHOENFELD & SONS 1006 tol Ss First Ave. SEATTLE TAOOMA HE GOT THE AX The Bost Is Cheapest PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July 1— | When the price is right. Men's Un- George © Pierce, in charge of the | derwear of the right quality and at bureau of city property, today re- | the right price of EN, Brooks signed at Mayor Weaver's request.| Co. 1331 24 Ave. ‘The Taylor company will present “The White Tigress of Japan” for the last time Sunday night. This play is proving « great attraction, Jadging from the large crowds that tly greet the performers, and | the next and last play to be pre- sented, “Held for Ransom” will un doubtedly prove as attractive. The Star attractions this week are drawing large crowds at each performance, and the attendance is actually breaking the record. It might also be said that the per- ords of anything ever seen before in] 15 minutes’ ride from First ave. Seattts. The bill for next week! Where can you rent one as good? The carnival ts proving the cen ter of attraction for amusement nd the free acts are all excellent| another cent; 10-minute car serv- and wholesome, Among the free] ice during the day; 2, 3, 4, 5-room acts are Madame LAijen's fire dive: | houses on terms of $2 or §3 per Schoenle, the “human fly,” and Tan| week: 200 homes have.been sold| Arakee, the Jap who slides for life.| and built in 12 montha;\there are} Saturday is to be children’s day stores, schools and churches.| and little folks will be admitted] Take Washington Street car. | free to the grounds and all shows| fices open until 9 p. m. will be half price to them, Next week new shows will be added] SEATTLE HOMESEEKERS CO. datly _ —~ A joint festival of the Seattle Liederkrantz and Turnverein so cleties will be held at Leschi park next Sunday, The details of the festival have been arranged, and the Germans promise a good pro- — —— wees Avenue ae ee eet VOTE ee * ANTIC MERGER PLAN Between Vine and Cedar NED BY HILA WINNIPIXR Man, July 7 It is reported here that James J. Hilt is engineering a scheme to amalgamate the Grand Trunk, Canadian Northern and Great Northern, with a posst bility of the Intercolonial, which wit! give a combination of two international lines, Mr, Hilt also proposes to ox tend his road into British Co lumbia, Se a ie ie a a , ° Men’s Under- Music] “ear 1 Lot of Men's Balbriggan Sum mer Weight Vests and Draw ers to match, in plain and Where to Get the Most}® ‘any, effets, town, Stony for the Least te Money * or ee ee ee 5 iediediededadadede a eee ead Men’s Negligee Shirts Lot of Men's Soft Negligee Shirts in three different styles, with and without collars, all sizes, worth to 6c; price to [Pree DPD. & Johnston Co, brings all s Snstrumenta direct from the maker to you. Hence, along the lines of st resistance.” In this ae ‘abe respect it is unique, No other house in Seattle buys or sells near so thany; or sells fine instruments for White Marselile little. % cacmeet variety Bed Spreads Chickering, Kimball, Hobart M Cable, Haddort. 190 White Marsoilie Bed Spreads, Vocalion Organs. e theSchiller” make ‘This brand Clough & Warren Organs. is celebrated for its wonring Krell Avtogrand Piano. qualities, The quilts are made Simplex Piano Player. from superior long staple cot- ball Pipe Organs. ton and_warranted not weight t variety, ninistakably ysubstance whatever; prices and easy terms. worth §1.85; price to close, only RE a SPD am | formers are also breaking all rec-|¢-room House in Southeast Seattle, | promises to be fully as good. New, Come today and stop pay-} epmauens Ing forever. | No other ad. offers lots so close in| so cheap, $66 up, terms, $1 weekly. | seekers this week, and jolly crowds! City water, sidewalks and street | throng the grounds. The 14 shows lights are in and will not cost you! : Branch Store 2600 Jackson s Why vr Chingler Because every week we receive uncalled for Suits and Trousers from dozens of large eastern tailors; therefore you get the very new- est ideas in strictly taflor-made garments for One-Half Regular Price SUITS THAT WERE MADE TO SELL our price .. . our price our price. For $28.00, our price . For $30.00, our price - For $35.00, our price sees PANTS, we had made up to our order from short suit lengths, which you may choose from for....... $2.50 Chicago Misfit Parlors 1400 FIRST AVENUE, CORNER FIRST AND UNION STREET. Straightforward Dealings—Small Profits——Many Sales——That’s Our Motto 5-2617 First The Bee Hive 2615-2617 First Avenue Rellable Dry Goods Store Between Vine and Cedar (yes eee te = — Sweeping Reductions On All Summer Stocks NOTE THE PRICE QUOTATIONS FOR TOMORROW—SATURDA Y- Good Hosiery | Ladies’ KnitSum-. News | mer Under- | 1 Lot of Women’s and Children’s | Fast Black Cotton Hose, = orth Star” brand, all sizes, worth to 15¢; price to close, wear CHIE 5 shoes ..+1-8 1-80 Ladies’ Fine Jersey Ribbed Cot- Ladies’ Fancy ton Vests, made from au ex!ra fine bleached eotten, low neg Collareties "Ro sloevens pitee ne lows: anit Ladies’ White and Colored Fancy a tla —“e Collarettes, In a great variety Biot price to close, ony | Ladies’ Belts Stylish A large variety of Ladies’ Belts, in silk and leather, worth up to $1.00; price to close, only. . SHOES Boys’, Misses’ and . Children’s Shoes, in different styles and leathers, worth $1.25 and $1.39; price to close, only ee a