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Selma, 2; New Orleans, 2.

Selma, June 17.-New Orleans proved an easy mark for the Selma club this after noon. Dalrymple's long running catch of fly against center field fence was the only feature. Score:
 R.HE Selma. ..... ....0012O4o 13 8 New Orleans .......0 % 01 % 0-2 g 3 Batteries-Cribbins and Alexander; Null key and Abbott.
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Birmingham lost yesterday and Is still only three games behind the leaders.
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Boston, fl; Chicago, 1.

Boston, June T.-(American League).- Boston had no trouble in taking the morn- ing game today. batting Patteson hard when men were on bases. Sugdens catch ing was feature. Attendance. 5791. The score:
 RH.E B. Boston ....... .....3 2 0 3 o 21 *-11 Il 5 Chicago ..... .....0 0 0 O % 0-1 5 5 Batteries-Mitchell and Schreck; Katoli and Sugden.
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Concert by Memoli's band East Lake every Sunday.
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Detroit, g; Washington, 2.

Washington June H.-(American League).-Detroit won by superior batting and Miller's good work on the rubber The score.
 RH.E. Washington .... ..o0 o00o00110-2 4 Detroit ..... ........0 0 0 002034s 13 8 Battires-Lee and Clarke; Miller and Buelow.
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Miss McKinnon of Hackneyville, Ala, who has been visiting the family of Rev. J. D. Upshaw, has returned to her home.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

Mrs. J. W. Tucker and daughter. Miss Lola, of Carrollton, Ala, are visiting the family of MT. R. P. Tucker.
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GooDWATER.
Contracts Let For Erecting a New Gii
 Plant and Mill.

Goodwater, June 17-(Special.)- .)-Con- tracts for the erection of large gin plant and mill have been let and work will be- gin at once. The plant will be located near the Big Spring.
 Prof. M. J. Slaughter and sister, Miss Emmie, who have been teaching at Jones' boro, are at the home of their father, pr. John N. Slaughter.
 Miss Lorraine Batson of Mississippi, is visiting her uncle, MT. z. T. Batson.
 Miss Lola Haynes of Talladega is the guest of Miss Mozelle Lauderdale.
 MT. and Mrs. Ebert Robertson of Mar lin, Texas, are visiting Mrs. Robertson s father, MT. H. B. Ford, who is in very feeble health.
 Miss Marie Spence will leave at an early date to visit friends in Greensboro, Green vile and Lafayette.
 MT. Johnnie Chapman, so nof MT. wm. Chapman, is now connected with the Farmers and Merchants Bank
 Miss McKinnon of Hackneyville, Ala, who has been visiting the family of Rev. J. D. Upshaw, has returned to her home.
 Mrs. J. W. Tucker and daughter, Miss Lola, of Carrollton, Ala, are visiting the family of MT. R. P. Tucker.
 MT. John Caudle, who has been on a visit to his father, MT. R. H. Caudle, has re- turned to his home in Ardmore l. T.
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R.H.E
shreveport. il; Nashville. 8.

Nashville, June 17.-Until the seventh inning today it looked like Nashville had an easy thing with Shreveport. Then the Louisiana men got a line on cor betts curves and began to slug him. He was promptly taken out and Dobbs substituted, but the slugging did not cease, and Shreveport won. Il to 8. Score
 R. H. B. Shreveport .. .....0 0 o 0 0045 2-11 16 4 Nashville q. ......1 0005 0020-S 15 o Batteries: Semple and Montgomery; Corbett, Dobbs and Fisher.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

MT. Johnnie Chapman, so nof MT. wm. Chapman, is now connected with the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

MT. John Caudle, who has been on visit to his father, MT. R. H. Caudle, has re- turned to his home in Ardmore, I. T.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

Miss Marie Spence will leave at an early date to visit friends in Greensboro, Green vile and Lafayette.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

Miss Lorraine Batson of Mississippi, visiting her uncle, MT. z. T. Batson.
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Miss Lola Haynes of Talladega is the guest of Miss Mozelle Lauderdale.
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Shreveport .. .....0
Chattanooga, 5; Little Rock, 1.

Corbett, Dobbs and Fisher.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
The Resignation Of the
Rev. Effie K N. Jones
WAS ACTED UPON
Unanimous Call Of Parish was
Accepted By Her

Some 40 mem pers of the Univer-
salist parish:: gathered in the church
vestry at 73O last evening to consider
the resignation of the Rev. Ellie K.
M. Jones.
The meeting was called to order by
A. g. Fay and DR.. George B. Nichols
was elected chairman. Mrs. Jones
letter of resignation was read by Prof.
O. X. Hollster and called for discus
sion. DR.. Camp, L. j. Bolster, A. G.
Fay and John W. Gordon spoke in
favor of not accepting the resigna-
tiOn.
A standing vote was then taken and
the sentiment was unanimous against
accepting the resignation. On motion
of f. T. Cutler call was extended to
Mrs. Jones to serve as pastor until
December 1902. On motion N. j.
Roberts the chair was authorized to
appoint committee to wait upon Mrs.
Jones, and G N. Kenyon, y. X. Hol-
lister and Homer Fits were select
ed.
The committee returned shortly
with Mrs. Jones and report OF the
meeting was read to her. She was
greatly moved at such evidence OF the
desire Of her parishioners to retain
her as pastor, but spoke briefly accept
ing the call it harmony could be pre-
served In tue church. The meeting
tLen aAiournod and an informal re-
ception4ollowed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
PLAINFIELD.

Mrs. Mary Lambkin of Burlington
Is at her brothers, N. D. Pages
Miss Nellie Cram is visiting her sis.
ter, Mrs. Gus. Batchelder.
Mrs. A. E, Foss has returned from
visit to Fred Cree'S.
Mrs. H. S. Parks has been ill for a
few days.
Chas. Smith OF Montpelier spent
Sunday IN town.
DR.. and Mrs. F.lP. Gale attended
the funeral OF Mrs. Hamilton Webs
ter at Barre Saturday.
S. b. Gale has another great grand
son, a son to MIR. and Mrs. Ralph
Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pray attended
the musical festival at Barre last
week.
Wheeler Batchelder was In Barre
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Conant, a fellow student of Pas.
tor Chase, is to preach at the Con-
gregational church Sunday.
The following officers of the Ep-
worth League were installed Sunday
evening: President, Mrs. Wallace
Bartlett; vice presidents, Wallace
BARTLETT, Glen BARTLETT, Maude Batch.
elder and Lucille Shorey.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
BARRE BOY
Becomes Engaged to a
Famous Actress
WILLIAM CAMP
And Eliza Proctor Otis TO be
Married Soon

The New York World Of May %
announces the engagement Of Miss
Elita Proctor Otis, who is now play.
ing in "The Brixton Burglary" at the
Herald Square Theatre, to William
Carpenter Camp OF the firm of Estey
& Camp OF Chicago, dealers ia musi-
cal instruments. Mr.. Camp, who is
now living 10 New York, is son of the
late l N. Camp Of Chicago, who was
formerly teacher in the old B. rre
Academy. He is grandson Of the
late Carlos Carpenter, former town
clerk in Barre and nephew of the late
Scion E. Carpenter Of Washington.
In fact Mr.. Camp has many relatives
in this vicinity. Before going on the
stage Miss Otis was we'll known in So
ciety and was talented reader and
writer. She made her professional
debut in Boston Dec. IL, 1892, in
"The Crust Of Society,"" Since then
she has played many prominent parts.
For time she was editor Of the New
York Saturday Review. Mr.. Camp
was formerly Barre boy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
M. S. COMMENCEMENT.

Montpelier, May 30 1890 The COM
mencement at Montpelier Seminary
will open on Tuesday, June 4th, at s
o'clock in the evening, with prize
debate. On June 7th, an elocution
recital. On Sunday, June 10th, the
retiring principal will deliver SER
mon. The annual concert June 17th.
Prize speaking June lSch. Military
drill June 18th, at 8 80 a. M; Class
day exercises 1870: Alumni dinner at
O'Clock. Alumni address by Rev. L.
Prescott Frost, D. d., at 8 O'Clock.
Commencement day June 2Oth. The
reunion of the class of '9S will be on
the 18th.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
SHOT WIFE
Bethel Young Woman
Killed by Husband
William MAR1|NEAU
Married Victoria Begonyon
Less Than Two Years Ago
Especial to TELEGRAM.)


Bethel, May GA telegram has
ust been received here from Provi-
ence, r. l., stating that VIM. Mar
ineau shot his wife last night.
Mrs. Martineau was formerly Miss
Victoria Begonyon Of this place. She
vas "a years old and had been mar
led year and half.
Further particulars were not given.
Martineau tried to shoot Albert
Frirbanks ais !, the latter having at
empted to rescue the woman.
Martineau had been jealous of his
wife who was very pretty, at different
lines, and twice had left him on ac-
lount of discord. Tuesday she left
i'm for good she said, going to the
lome of Mrs. Harper until she could
eturn to her parents.
! Martineau went around with "A
alibre revolver to the home OF Mrs.
Harper entering the dining room
where the family were eating and
;ourishing the weapon. Mrs. Harper
md her son ran away In fright and
Irs. Martineau screamed.
Albert Fairbanks ran into the house
o her rescue but was thrice shot at,
NE bullet entering his arm. Martin
bu then killed his wife and as the
lst billet was reached stretched his
| ny on that OF his victim anu nted
llet into his own head.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
EAST BARRE WATER CASES
Special to TELEGRAM.)

Special to TELEGRAM.)
Montpelier, May 29.-The Supreme
Court this afternoon rendered de-
cision in favor of the East Barre prop
erty holders in the East Barre water
cases.
The court held that the act OF the
legislature VIII ca gave the city OF
Barre right to proceed in condemna
tion Of land along the water way is
invalid.
This case grows out of the exten.
sion OF the Barre City Water Works
through the property OF certain resi-
dents of East Barre to Orange and the
desicion practically blocks the pro.
ceedings.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
ORANGE.

Mrs. Nathan Hall of Williamstown
is visiting her sons, A. L. and I. @.
Noyes.
Misses Ida Towner and Annie Sleep
er of Chelsea have been visiting In
town.
The many friends of Chas Coch.
rane and Luther Lord are glad to see
them home from the Philippines.
Miss Emma Holbrook is stopping at
A. S. Martin's.,
Eugene Tillotson has commenced
work for Aldace Coffin.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
BURCLARIES
Stores at Rochester Brok-
en- Into
GOODS STOLEN
Tramp Named Joe Doe Bound
Over at Bethel
Especial to the TELEGRAM.)

Bethel, May pa tramp giving
his name as "Joe Doe," was brought
before Justice william r. Adams in
this village this morning, charged
with breaking into the stores of d. O.
Goodno and j. H. Trask at Rochester
on the night of May 9th.
He was bound over in the sum OF
$1,000 to await the action of the grand
jury. He was unable to furnish bail
and was taken to the Woodstock Jail
by Sheriff e. P. Rogers.
1t is alleged that from Goodno's Is
store was taken $12 in cash, two ra-
zors So, one watch $5, one pipe 25
cents, and one shaving brush 25 cts.
From Trasks store $ll.40 in cash,
one watch S5, and three charms So,
making in all total OF S429O
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
Charles Doherty, Murder
er Of Fred Murphy
HAS A HEARING
Before the Supreme Court
For a New Trial

Montpelier, May 29.-The hearing
on the petition for new trial by
Charles Doherty was begun in Supreme
Court late yesterday afternoon E II.
Deavitt and Hon. Frank Plumley ap'
pear for the petitioner and State IS
Attorney R. A. Hoar and w. A. Lord
for the state.
Doherty was convicted of the charge
OF murder and sentenced to be hung.
The petition is brought on the grounds
Of alleged insanity.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29

MRS, MCKINLEY COMFORTABLE
Van Vert, Ohio, May 29.-Aboard
the presidential special.-The Presi-
dent arose early to shake hands with
the crowd at Fort Wayne, Ind. Mrs.
Mckinley passed comfortable night
sleeping during the entire run this
side of Chicago which they left be-
hind at $50.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
YOUNG-FRAZIER
Especial to TELEGRAM.)

Especial to TELEGRAM.]
Graniteville, May 80. - Edwin
Young and Mary Frazier both of this
place, were united in marriage this
morning, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. FIR. Donahue at St.
Sylvestre's church. Robert Murphy
of Barre was best man, and Mrs. An.
ME Carroll Of Barre, sister of the
groom, was bridesmaid. The bride
was becomingly attired IN white. A
reception will be held in Miles hall,
Graniteyille, this evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29

Albany, May 29.-Conductor Chas.
l johnson who was in charge OF the
suthbuund car in the Sunday wreck
| which five were killed and sixty in
jred, will probably be held on the
carge of manslaughter.
johnson was arrested last night. A
oroner's inquest will be held at Troy
q Friday. johnson claims that Mo-
trman Smith, who is dead, disre-
arded bis signal tostop at the siding
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
DEATH OF BRESCI

Rome, May 29.-The director OF
the prison Of Santo Ste Fano has just
ent in his official report regarding
the death of Gaetana Bresci the slay-
# King Humbert.
The report says Bresci so arranged
the Moose with which he strangled
himself that the hanging was sure.
The rope was made of towel and a
necktie.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY

Thursday, May 3oth our store will
be closed all day and evening. Will
be open Wednesday evening. Get your
suit, hat, shirts, hosiery, ties, collars
and cuffs Wednesday at our store -
George P. Boyce, the Barre Clothier.
No. 81 and 66 Main St. "a
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
POST OFFICE NOTICE

Tomorrow being legal holiday The
post office will oe.open until lo.o clock
q. M, and between and 7 O'Clock p.
m. The carriers will make only the
morning delivery but will be at their
windows between the hours Of 6 and
p. m.
EDWARD w. BIsBEE,
Postmaster.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
MAY RAIN TOMORROW

Boston, May 29.- Cloudy unsettled
weather tonight and Thursday. Pro-
badly rain in the west portion tonight
and in south portion Thursday. Vari-
able winds mostly;freSh northeast.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
VERMONT PENSIONS.

Washington, May 29.-These Ver'
mont pensions are announced
Increase, Isaac W. Raymond, Bran
don, $50.
Original widows, special accrued,
May Is, Lucy Fisher, East Braintree,
S12.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
BANK BLOWN UP

Fosteria, O., May 29.-The Mechan-
les Banking Co.'s branch bank at
Brander near here was dynamited this
morning. The burglars secured $l0,-
900
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29

Rev. Effie X. M. Jones left on the
noon train for Putney where she de-
livers the Memorial Day address to-
morrow.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
VERNON ROGERS.

Montpelier, May 29.-It is expected
that Vernon Rogers Of Cabot will be
arraigned before Judge Watson next
Monday and bail fixed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
MARROW ESCAPE FOR KNOX

Pretoria, May 29.-It develops that
Gen. Knox was ia an armored train
blown up by the Beers recently near
Broompad. The general had a mar.
row escape.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29

WILLIAM SHELDON BRIGGS
Montpelier. May 29.-The funeral
of the late William Sheldon Briggs
was held here this morning at 8
O'Clock
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
JOEL GOLDTHWAITE DEAD

Boston, May 29.-Joel Goldthwaite
of the ol1est carpet house in the city
died this morning at his home at Ho-
tel Victoria, Back Bay.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
BASE BALL.

New York 0: st. Louis l..
Cincinnati 0; Philadelphia /.
Pittsburg I; Brookline s.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29

KILLED BY KNOCK OUT DROPS
Philadelphia, May 20 Judge Ste
venson today sentenced the murderers
OF Rev. Chas. p. Riegel the priest
XII led by knock out drops. "Sailor'
Bob Bryan and Jacob Wynne got 20
years and Stephen Bryan Is years.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
SHOWING HER BRIDAL GIFTS

Is source Of great pleasure to the bride
especially If they be from our stock
We have gems Of production from the
most talented designers and silversmiths
In the country in Tea Sets and Table
Silverware of all kinds that is the acme Of
beauty and perfection. Clocks and
Watches In great variety.
Remember the Place.
j. w. HOLT0N,
4 E } Miles, Granite 8ulldlnR
UP. P.ONEyFLIGHT.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29

MILES SECRETARY DEAD
Washington, Nay 20 - Lieut.. .Ool.
Francis M. Michler military secretary
of Lieut. Gen. Miles died this morn.
ing.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

NKYSX7 for acceptable Ideas
"Ne State n patented.
h1Ay THE PATENT RECORD,
SAA Baltimore. Nd.
The sun., 1901-12-13
MORGAN'S CANAL BILL
Isthmian Measure Favorably Report
ed to the Senate.
ACTION UPON IT DEFERRED.
In n Report Upon Canal Matters
Generally senator Morgan scores
President Hutin and the Pan
anna Canal Company.

Washington, Dec. IL. - The senate
committee on isthmian canals early in
the day authorized favorable report
upon Senator Morgan's bill providing
for the acquisition from Nicaragua and
Costa Rica of the right of way via the
Nicaragua route. Senator Morgan lat
er presented this report to the senate,
accompanying the return of the bill
with yoluminous report upon the
general subject of canal across the
isthmus. Action upon the bill provid-
ing for the construction Of the canal
was deferred.
Mr.. Allison, from the committee on
appropriations, favorably reported the
concurrent resolution adopted by the
house providing for a holiday recess
from Dec. 10 to Jan. 6, 1902, and it
was agreed to.
Mr.. Hoar introduced, and the senate
passed, a resolution directing the com
mlttee on printing to consider the ex.
pediency of providing for the free dis
tribution of The Congressional Record
tc libraries throughout the country.
Mr.. Mason, from the committee on
manufactures, submitted favorable
The sun., 1901-12-13
! THE FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Details of Days Proceedings at the
Scranton Convention.


Scranton. Pa, Dec. 12.--Reports from
committees were the order of business
at the session of the American Fedora
tion of Labor.
David Black of Cincinnati presented
the report of the committee TO which
the presidents report had been refer
red Immediately after roll call and the
reading of it consumed considerable
time. The report of the committee in
dorsed nearly all of President Com
pers' recommendations In regard Ia
the general defense fund, the commit
tee suggested that such fund should
be collected by local and national ur-
ions rather than by the federation. as
suggested by Mr.. Gompers
There was Il general debate on vari-
GUS subjects touched upon by the com.
mittee report. ID. A. Hayes, national
president of the Glass Bottle Blowers
and Max Hayes of the Cleveland
Central Labor union made vigorous
speeches for the enforcement Of laws
prohibiting child labor mentioned in
the report.
Among the resolutions adopted were
these: That unions in the several states
urge the passage of laws to compel
constructors of machinery to cover all
dangerous parts in such way as tc
protect employees working with and
around machinery and calling on gov.
ernment officials to enforce the eight
hour law on government work in pri
vate shipyards.
The sun., 1901-12-13
WATER DEPARTMENT.

Where houses are vacant in the month
of December and to remain vacant for
an indefinite time, and written notice is
sent to the Office of the department be-
fore the first day of January, requesting
the water to be turned off. the Water
Department will shut off the water at the
expense of the owner.
The said property shall be exempt
from Water Rent during such vacancy,
i"om the first day of January until oc-
cupied, at which time the owner shall
pay the Water Rent in advance for the
balance of the year, and the Water De-
partment will turn on the water.
When any water fixture has been re-
moved during any year written notice
must be given to the department prior
TO January 1st, following said removal
in order to have the rent charged for
said fixture deducted frorl the bill for
the following year.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
The sun., 1901-12-13

Teport on bill relating to the adultera.
tion of food products and addressed
the senate briefly, criticising certain
products which had come under The
observation of the committee.
On motion of Mr.. Lodge the senate
at | p. IN. went into executive session
70 further consider the Hay-pauncc.
fote treaty.
Senator Money (Mlss.) made a speech
giving his views upon the agreement.
He said he would not delay ratitca-
ton but that he considered some of
the features of the treaty objectiona-
be. His principal criticism was that
this treaty, like the original Hay
PauncefOte convention, fails to furnish
sufficient guarantee Of American CON
troll of the proposed Nicaragua canal.
senator MorGnn's Report.
Senator Morgal's report covers more
than 800 pages of printed matter and
deals with many of the questions con
nected with the construction of the Gu
nal, including thorough inquiry into
the attitude Of Great Britain upon the
subject and the different canal routes
lie also discusses the relationship of
the Panama Canal company to the con
struction by the United States of Il wa
terway across the isthmus, and, while
he makes reference to n letter written
by President Hutin of the Panama
company 10 Secretary of State Hay, he
does not give the text of the communi-
cation.
Mr. Morgan says that the letter To
Secretary Hay was dated Nov. % last
and that II was written after Admiral
Walker, as president of the commits
sion, lad closed his correspondence
with NJ. Hntin relating to the sale Of
the Panama canal. He then adds
The letter to Mr. Hay, with the ap
pendixes thereto and the memoranda
that accompany it, is an attack on
the president of the commission, re
plete with false assumptions and per-
versions of fact, and is evidently in
tended to create side issue the de
bate upon which, it,is hoped by NJ. HUI
tin. will delay il ii does not defeat the
iinal action of congress in providing
Tor the construction Of any canal
Ills piUFttdiHS anu the Placing Ol
This correspondence in the hands of
the president of the United States by
Al. Hutin, with request that 1t be
communicated to congress. Is but q
continuation of the presumptuots and
offensive proposition previously made
by the Panama Canal company. This
company in a previous administration
had succeeded in obtaining the resig.
nation of a secretary of the navy to
accept a nominal position in their serv-
Ice at a large salary and expended ST.
100000 in New York chiefly in acguir-
ing the aid of leading business houses
in promoting the De Lesseps plan with
out dollar of stock. being subscribed
in that city.
"fhe desperate financial straits of
the new Panama Canal company COM
PEELED them to make overtllres to the
United States to unload their enter
prise on the United States, and their
agents became accordingly aggressive
In this effort"
Speaking Of the canal project itself,
Senator Morgan says the failure to
construct such a canal would cause
national despair. "Ifor fifty years." he
says, "the power of the British GOV.
ernment and combinations in the Unit
ed States, aided by France, have de.
feated all efforts to open an American
canaI0