Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - September 10, 1875, Winnipeg, Manitoba To Irving the Atlantic into this is an ago of Gigantic projects Tho Suez Cinal the Mont Conis Tun nol Aud other works of human skill Anc boldness have each in turn had their Era of admiration and present attention is divided Between the scheme for Inak ingate Enol Between prance and eng land under the Stormy Straits and that for turning the Grout Desart of Sahara into an Arm of the sea. To latter is attributed to i do Lesseps has been by outfit prominently to notice through a meeting to consider it held in London recently and presided Over by the lord mayor. Wonderful As Ray the idea of flooding this vast desert which stretches across the african continent a length of Over two thousand with a breadth from North to South of from six to eight Hun dred the method by which it is proposed to to done is simplicity . The theory that those arid wastes were onco an i Moriso Gulf communicating with Tho Atlantic Ocean by moans of a narrow Strait that in course of time this Strait became chocked up with Sand turning the Gulf into a. Vast Inland Lake whose Waters Cut off from replenish ment were gradually evaporated by the hot Sun till nothing but a vast expanse of Sand was loft. Now to restore this desert to its Pristine condition of a Groat Arm of the s a it is assorted that All required is of a Ca Nal of about six Miles in length Inland from on the West coast of Africa opposite the Canary is lands where the ancient Strait is sup posed to have existed by which moans the Waters of Tho. Of Crim would Rush in and till the whole desert whose surface is said to to much below the sea level. The effect of suah a change Geo graphical features of Africa May Boim gained and hero is no. Doubt of Tho immense benefits that would result from it. Is would easy communication with the Interior of this great continent and accessible to the Effort s of com Merce. Tho lord mayor Laid particular stress on Tho fact that it would be an effectual Means of bringing about the abolition of slavery which could not Long survive Contact with civilization and Progress. It. Is estimated that at present the caravans which pursue their toilsome Way Over this vast desert , no. Less than three millions Stor of British goods but ships substituted for camels this amount could be largely increased in View of such re sults the of cutting through of six mile s of a canal seems a More trifle which might easily be defrayed after wards and a handsome return on it secured by tolls on vessels passing through it. What the expense will to May. Soon to Learned after proper surveys and of been made. It is to to supposed that Long notice would to Given to the travellers Over those burning of when this great letting in of the Waters might be expected. It will to no Mirage then. . Of Tho various oases would also be interested to know if those places would remain islands under the new condition of things. Details like these will doubtless to attended to although the scone of operation is so vast. The object of tie higher Educa Tion. The first thing to to deter mined is the True object of Tho higher education. Is it As some would seem to suppose purely ornamental a thing valuable Only As far As it gives a Man extra polish and elegance of mind a. Mere luxury with no practical bearings up on Tho every Day duties of common Busy life such an idea is preposterous of course ornamental culture is some thing to to desired its acquirement confers Honor upon the acquirer facilities should to furnished Jor its attain ment. But time education including All this goes for deeper. Jts purpose is to develop the mind to strengthen Tho in every possible direction to Render the acquisition of new knowledge easier and surer. To increase the student s resources and to Render him better fitted for dealing by Tilv the useful affairs of Tho world. Such an education is never completed it grows throughout a lifetime it is self propagating its most valuable Fea Tures arc acquired outside of schools and colleges. All that a College can do is to help Lay its foundations by training Tho Montal Powers for subsequent use. Which course of studies Best carries out this purpose science monthly. The London Tablet reports that Tho second son of grand Lama of Tibet has arrived in Paris lie is accompanied by a French Catholic missionary and will it is said embrace Christian it. Tiik new York correspondent of the St ii me. Advocate usually Well informed on the Points of which he writes estimates Tho population of now York to Havo now reached one million. At Crew door on the 7th ult l l Hepburn won finally Tho Remington Diamond badge. Himself and Lieuten ant Eulton who have each to Wico won badges tied in shooting but he Buni having Tho Tho largest score at Long rang was awarded Tho prize score5, 98, out of possible 105. D rental Sung edit is now using to Tel extraction of Tsoui which 1s entirely harmless and free from pain. Also Norr Domic Iling or destroying by electricity if desired. Tooth inserted in Gold and butter platen and Gold an Lizul abbr combined. Teeth inserted in Tho most substantial and improved Stylo. Filling done in old etc., in a Manne that cannot be surpassed. Or. A g. Toronto University or. C. J. Bird m.p., in. Benson . Office and residence in rear of Tol graph office no stairs where to can to consulted at All times. Terms Cash. Apply to s9-Lra Sale or to first class property to main Street. Lynn o Reilly land agents main Street Winnipeg. some knowledge of a since for temporary work Liberal payment while work lusts references required. Address o. Box.05, Winnipeg Thano fou Al co Libra 7 octave of Groat Power and Superior tone nearly now. For s850. Bbl. A. Bowerman next door to Snyder Andorson f. Notice. Manitoba statutes for Sale at Donaldson Bros by j. M. My oreo or. Old and new i bound and repaired. Work done on the shortest Monico. Orders to to. Left at daily Freis office. Tailor shop ceo Clements late Gutter has opened a new tailor shop text door to store i where he is prepared to make up own materials in a first class manner. Clothes cleaned and repaired. Cutting done or persons making their own garments s8-im-. Eight will Smith the , and ferry boat me Lane Are prepared to pay Cash cattle or fat sheep. Also will sell for Cash Workings cattle Young heifers and Stock sheep will also Trade sheep for poor hogs fat cattle or sheep. Como and Soe us at our Butcher shop there to always keep Tho boat beef and Mutton Geta table in this province. We. Smith j. W. Mclane. Cigars and tobaccos Rve t a i l cigars tobaccos for the. Choicest brands City and at the of tothe main Street next door North of morchand. Bank. A5m b f mcken5ey to of the Public Ityl riot q u a i ii. Cook Parlour stoves 250 farming implements 8c mowers and sulky waggons cultivators. Fanning1 shelf Haf Dwaine in. A variety a tails axes handles picks camping outfits tinware building paper ibakos1. Carpie Riters tools. Of lass Putty oi3s, . Blasting and sporting powder she to Ball steam and Jas fittings plumber s work Al posing eave roughing 1having.gotlt favourable terms . B3-Lia Suo Cesoro to l. B. M i y hats at Steele s auction Mart. A lot of Sarr Ipie h ats who Ihweil to sold cheap. Clarencee Jet Erie Reb River Hall near now merchants Bank. S3 Wheeli Babbit Metal building Matoi Iii Porte Lile engines j Woodland Idaj Cedars Toet St. Minab. Bannatyne wholesale a retail Manitoba. V. A o and passenger 1 i-1 i i Aad attention to the in Terruli of the Pushu wad. Of to i i they dorm Rcd to Merv Tho patronage of Tho people i i i and Pur babe via Vij merchants inter. Steamboat r general freight und James Douglas i ism t . Agent Duluth Minn. O to i a Hifzi sad agent yes Torver i Dukj Iturbi and House furn is Hinc goods. Slim pork per Bra. Bacon hams and i spiced Roll tongues xxx flour per sack. Ate ground Plemone. Chests and and tea1 fatties. Dry omsted Coffee and Brown Surara and 7 ibs. For Peachee Pine Apple quince cherries etc., 3 tins for 21b. Corn Peao tomatoes Beans. Tins for 3 in tomatoes 3 tins for whiskies Brandi Gin bum a port Sherry Claret in Wood and Glasa. Champagnes sauternes and White wines. ale and guineas arts and pints. Jow s ale in Wood 85 cts per Gal by barrel. 8 7 i in Raco absinthe in Rischin. L targe assortment of bitters. A Kriegar and wort cd Cruft syrups. Pemmican a Pur Moog Brand lots ;