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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

menced two years later the contractors
commenced by filling up mill race on
the reservation. This brought on an
alteration with the government and
the matter was brought to the atten-
ton of the national legislature. Soon
after an appropriation was asked of
the government to complete the work.
Henry Clay was one of those who OPP
posed it, and in speech on the subject
referred to the proposed canal as ''a
work beyond the remotest settlement
in the United States, if not in the
moon." And this was almost true
statement. What would this famous
statesman say to-day if he could see
, the millions of dollars of mining prod
ucts, in wheat, lumber and fish which
annually pass over Lake Superior and
down through the canal to be distrib-
uted all over the world?
The opposition in the United States
congress was hard to overcome, and it
was ten years later before the friends
OF the enterprise managed to induce
congress to appropriate 100000 to con-
struct the canal A few years later, in
1S53-June 4 was the day-the actual
work of digging. the canal was begun
that opened up to the commerce of the
world the immense wealth of the up
per peninsula of Michigan. Less than
two years later, on May 81, 1855, the
work was completed. The exact date
of the celebration is fixed for June 4,
just so years from the date of the in
auguration of the actual work.
Even the most sanguine advocate of
the building of the canal hardly looked
for the great amount of traffic that the
canal called forth. The first contract
called for the construction of two con-
secutive locks, each $50 feet long, 70
feet wide and 13 feet deep, but it was
soon seen that their capacity would
have to be increased, as the mining in
terests which the building of the canal
had stimulated were complaining that
vessels were not able to go through
the locks carrying their full capacity.
Agitation for the enlargement of the
canal was begun and the Michigan leg
islature authorized the transfer of the
canal to the government, that it might
make an appropriation for the work.
In 1870 new lock, 515 feet long, so
feet wide and with lift of 20 feet was
built. The work was finished in 1881
and cost the government in the neigh
borhood of $1,0oo,oo0; it is operated
with the most approved modern mech
anism, can be filled in Is minutes { nd
will hold two large lake steamers.
u Al 4 Il. u.
was thought that it would be able to
accommodate the commerce of the
lakes for at least half century, but
in less than IS years the traffic had
grown .t such an extent that new
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

and larger lock was found necessary.
In 1896 the Poe lock, the largest in the
world, was completed. 1t is 800 feet
long, 100 feet wide and % feet deep.
The year before the Canadian govera.
ment found it eXpedient to build lock-
on their side of the falls, which, al
though being longer than the Poe, is
not nearly so wide.
But the most interesting fact in con-
nection with the building of the canal
is the industries it has developed in the
upper peninsula. Mining and the lum-
Der industry naturally lead all others.
During the past so years copper belt
1875 miles long and from one to six
miles wide has been opened that has
produced millions of dollars worth of
ore; iron ore worth over 100000 900
has also been dug from the earth in
that region, and the industry gives reg
ular employment to over 5000 men.
The increase in the lumber traffic alone
through the canals during the year
1902 was 100000 900 feet over that of the
preceding year.
When the subject of canals is brought
before the average person the Suez
and Erie canals are naturally first
called to mind. These two are usually
considered the most important ship
canals in the world. While this is a
fact as regards length, they are both
outclassed in number of vessels and
net tonnage carried yearly. In these
two respects the Sault Ste. Marie ca
nails lead the world. Beginning in 1855,
there were 106,296 registered tons car
ried through the canal; no record was
kept of the number of vessels until
1864, when total of 1,411 passed
through the canal, carrying regis
tered tonnage of 81 ,43s ct tons. These
figures showed favorable beginning,
but give no idea of the great increase.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

IA U11SSC t1llut9S nave DSCh
given consideration for months past
by those entrusted with the response
s,ility of making our fashions for US,
and very beautiful are the models they
have evolved from which we may select.
Buy fat hat for Easter. That is
buy fiat hat if you wish to be in the
prevailing mode. for fat hats have the
vogue Though they are fiat they are
not lacking in elaboration, and for this
purpose there is an abundance of fur
and feathers used. Flat, fur and
feathers-three Fs-represent the
spring vogue in millinery. They form
combination that has seldom been
-equaled in point of beauty and attrac-
stiveness when applied to millinery. To
these three should be added flowers
though the flowers may or may not be
used, but just as it takes flowers to
make spring so it will take flowers
to make an Easter hat that meets with
the approval of the true woman, who
Hooks to the appropriateness of things.
So it is that We need to add a fourth
F to the list that shall stand for flow
ers.
The vogue of flat-topped hats means
that the. Chinese hat, which is very
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
A TIP-TILTED SPRING HAT.

six inches wide in the front and less
than quarter of an inch wide in tho
back one begins % wonder what Things
are coming to.
And in this respect to the fiat hats
there are vagaries that may. turn into
things of beauty and may not. One
Of these is the fiat top, all made of wire
and covered with chiffon. 1t is five
inches wide just where it projects out
over the forehead. The top is untrim-
med except for very fiat flower gar
den on top, and at the back there is a
bow with two velvet ends.
In number of ways the Easter hat
will show many of the tendencies OBJ
servable in the winter hat. And there
will be union of feathers and fur,
lace and flowers, felt and straw.
Before the suns of Easter week have
set the bands of fur, which were put
away on Easter Sunday, will be
brought out again, and the spring hats
will be abundantly trimmed with thie
becoming material. And there arc
new ways of using fur, one of these be-
ing in the shape of narrow strip in
the middle of chiffon ruching. De-
lightful is this mingling of feathers
and fur, of flowers and lace, of heavy
fabric and light, for it gives the mil
liners a chance to display their art
without being, hampered by lack of
material. and it also gives. woman a
chance to utilize her odds and ends
without eternally buying more.
ELLEN OSMONIlN
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The Sorry Effects of Anger.

"McSorley eats at one of those quick
lunch restaurants where the room is
always crowded during the luncheon
hours. The other day patron of the
place stood right behind him waiting
to snatch his chair as soon as he fin
ished. McSorley felt the fellows hand
on the back of the chair and it made
him hot.''
what did he do?'
HE ordered second piece of pie
just to battle the fellow, and is now in
bed with horrible attack of acute in
digestion. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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I quired delicacy and grace, yet 10 more
durable than the mousselines, and nets
used for some of the gowns. There are
numerous soft white woods or silk and
| wool mixtures which are favored, but
crepe in amy light shade is the pre-
ferred tea gown material.
Sometimes the whole gown is made
of the crepe. More often, an outer robe
of crepe is worn over an under robe
of chiffon or mousseline.
Flowered mousselines are most effcc.
tive over plain mousseline, and among
darker color schemes the black gauze
lowered and made over plain blacE
gauze, is beautiful.
There are, of course, more substan.
tial tea gowns in velvet, dark crepe
soft silks, ETC., and the velvetrobe over
a chiffon petticoat and chemisette has
much to recommend it. The Empire
robes, too, are especially good in vel
vet, and jeweled clasps and girdles are
suitable details for the velvet gown.
But the velvet must be beautiful
sheen and soft clinging quality, and
that means a. first expense that far ex.
ceeds the cost of the crepes and nous.
selines. A chiffon velvet comparative
ly new is an ideal material for the soft
flowing robe.
For the woman of moderate means,
a fine velveteen in a. good color pre-.
sents attractive possibilities, but in US
ing velveteen one should keep to the
dark colors, which show less plainly
the inferiority Of the material. The
tea gown is in it's essence an edition
de luxe, and it requires an artist of
uncommon skill to fashion ordinary
fabric into a garment worthy to as
sociate with the tea gowns of fashion.
But there are other negliges not
dignified by the name of tea gown
which may come within any WELL
gowned woman's reach and are charm.
ing in their own genre. ALL negliges,
like Gaul of old, are divided into three
parts: tea gowns, boudoir gowns,
dressing gowns.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Hoodoo. Who Do:

Some people, L know" he began in
am insinuating tone, "act very much
Lie hoodoo."
"Who do?" asked his indignant and
suspicious friend.
Eyes, that's what said, hoodoo.'
well. answer my question who
do?"
"You stupendous ass, that's what
said-Hoodoo! hoodoo! hoodoo!"
"You hopeless, gibbering idiot, that's
what Pm asking you. Who do? Who
do? Who do?'
At last their friends found them
locked in deadly embrace, chewing
each others ears, and long before The
attempt at explanation was completed
each had been placed tenderly in
heavily padded apartment.-Los An.
geles Herald
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Not Interested.

First Citizen-There is to be big
meeting tonight, great outpouring
of the masses to devise ways and means
to reform the city government, so that
its affairs may be administered with
strict economy. Come along.
Second Citizen-Um-I'd rather not.
Fact is, 1 am after an Office myself
N. Y. Weekly.
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The Center of Speech.

Prof. ID. j. Cunningham, of Dublin.
in recent lecture described the in.
herited nature of righthandedness in
man. He also made some very inter-
esting statements about the loca ton,
in the brain, of the center of speech.
In all righthanded persons this cen.
ter is on the left side of the brain.
But in lefthanded persons the speech
center is shifted to the other side,
so that, as Prof. Cunningham says.
"The lefthanded speak from the right
brain, Science
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Untemptcd.

81 am glad to note," said the friend,
chat gambling is vice that has no
temptation for YOU"
"None whatever" answered Senator
Sorghum. 81 am unable to find any
excuse for mans risking his money
when there are SO many sure things
lying around begging for attention"
ashington Star.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
/ he Easter Hat DraWeth Mich

very light felt, looking like cloth, with
only the Easter flowers to proclaim the
fact that they are spring hats.
1t would be hard to go back to the
period in which these hats were worn,
for they even exaggerate the fiat hats
of hundred years ago, and when one
sees hat perfectly fiat on top, nearly
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
From Experience.

Henry" said the woman with com
pressed lips, ''do you remember thai
we first met by accident on a railroad 2"
YES" replied the henpecked man
sadly, railroad accidents always turn
out disastrously." = Chicago Daily
News
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210Cy
SMA mer as in winter, but it is
@ll especially appropriate to
~ talk of them during the
lenten season, and it is also
especially appropriate to wear them a t
ssfch a season, for they are supposed
TO be simple little garments and not
TO represent the vanities of the world.
The truth, however, is that they are
not simple, and that they, quite as
much as any other garment of fem
SHINE attire, represent the vanities.
For the woman who wishes to pose
as person of fashionable propriety,
at least so far as her wardrobe is con-
eerned, the tea gown and the tea jacket
are necessary. She must don, these
each evening between the hours of five
and seven, at al time when she is sup
posed to be. alone within the confines
of her home, but if her tea garments
are of the up-to-date modish type, and
1T she is mortal, she is more than like
az to retain them until the unexpected
guest OF the evening arrives, and then
to appear clad in all the glory of her
home splendor, at the same time max
ing excuses for not being properly
gowned for the reception of guests.
1t the caller be gentleman he is fiat
tered at the compliment paid him by
the hostess in thus appearing "infor-
gnally," and at the same time the host
sss realizes that she is gowned in just
such a way as to make the best effect.
In its most exquisite expression the
tea gown is - costly thing, so much
beautiful material goes into it's MAX
eng, such a. wealth of elaboration may
be introduced into it's careless ele-
gance. Then, too, in it's f1imsy forms
it rs perisha BILE, but that fact cuts
no figure with the women who affect it.
just now all-white tea gowns are
the ones most approved and possibly
the most satisfactory of them are of
white crepe de chine, which has the re-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
A Hard Times Love Affair

She-This narrow band of gold is
very sweet, of course; but you-you
said you intended to bring me clus-
ter diamond ring.
He-Y-e-s, but afterward it oc-
Cured to me that such ring would
hide those lovely dimples in your
fingers.
She oh, you darling. IN. Y.
Weekly.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Raises the Price.

ga reputation for honesty is a valu-
able asset" said the statesman.
eyes, indeed" replied Senator Gu
cose. "No one would dare to offer a
man with such reputation a small
bride. brooklyn Life
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
Gerlc,rOaify.

Father Visiting son at college)-
Pretty good cigars you smoke, my
boy; | can't afford cigars like these.
Son-Fill your case, dad; fill your
case.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
The Wishing Hnhit

Clarence wish had lots of money.
Uncle Tom-lf one could get what he
wished for, l think l should wish for
common sense, not for money.
Clarence Naturally, everybody
wishes for what he hasn't got.-Tit-
Rif
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Too Late.

Cant you hurry bit, Clara? We
must catch the Sawyers and congratu-
late them on their marriage"
"There's no use hurrying for that
it's too late to congratulate them, any
how; they've been married month";
Life
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Music Mt HON

Clara-Don't you love to hear me
sing, Clarence?
Clarence-H Honestly, Clara, I'd rather
hear cook sing; for then / know she is
in good humor.-Detroit Free Press.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

Sambo-Dat amt no game chicken.
Uncle Rastus-He done swallowed
desc dice, den trowed dem up again
and dey done come I'll. Don't dat
show he's a game n?-Milwau-
kee Sentinel
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Extortion from the 1nexperience

ut cost me 81 600 to get my divorce, -
said the Boston woman
"You We're swindled," replied the
woman from Chicago.
chats about twice as much as I
ever paid for any of mine. "-Philadel-
phia Record
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Through n Glass.

$50 Prof. Armcrook is dead. sup
pose he studied too hard"
mo, the thirst he died of was not for
knowledge"
"Well, at any rate, it was spiritual
oyer-exertion."-N. Y. Herald.
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contrary to rraditlon

When Bridget lights the kitchen fire she
uses kerosene;
There ts little boy who oft eats apples that
are green.
And in spite of all that has been sung and
all that has been said
1t is a fact that neither Bridget nor the boy
is dead.
Washington Star
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His Word.

He-Darling, do you think your
father will ever forgive me for elop-
ing with you?
She-He said he would,-N. Y. Her
aid.
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study in MatLem MATES.

Pushquill-I hear that Bounderman
Tilted that rich Skinnerly girl to marry
an artists model.
Inltsling-Yes; extraordinary taste.
Gave up a fortune of six figures for a
fortune of one.-N. Y. Herald.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28
An Easy Target.

Death dearly loves shining mark,
1t has been quite often said;
That's why his shaft is oftimes aimed
AT the shining, hairless head.
Chicago Daily News
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

nearly fiat, and the flat-topped Japa-
nese hats will both be in. The scoop
topped hats, which are all front and
no back, are also seen and you have the
spectacle of a hat that is as big around
as platter, with the back of the brim
cut off sharply next to the face and
nose, offered for your inspection and
admiration.
These scoop-top hats are very fiat on
top ard many of them are pieces of
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

A Plea for Better Things.
The roads are not passable,
Not even jackassable;
And the people who travel them
Should turn out and gravel them.
Shady Corner (O.) Gazette.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

AS will be seen only the registered
tonnage for the $500" canal traffic is
given as compared with the gross ton
mage of the Suez canal, the comparative
figures not being obtainable. A better
comparison may be made by glance
at the number of vessels.
The Canadian canal carried 1908
vessels, with a gross tonnage of
4,179,4s9 tons during the season of
1900. A substantial increase is shown
for the following year. During
the season of 1901 rs, 403, 065 net tons of
freight passed through both American
ard Canadian canals, an increase of II
per cent. over the previous year.
Wheat, grain, salt and hard coal
showed the largest increase in move
mcnt, the latter increasing Sc per cent.
JOHN B. CARING
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DON it will be time for the
Easter hat. Already it is
time to consider its con-
struction; of what it shall
be made; of it's trimmings;
of its form and style. All
If +baea +l,;prc bo,-o l>oon
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

Mrs. Newly Wed from above)-
Bridget! Put the lemons on the ice
so they won't get sour.
Bridget Ito herself)-ls it amy
whonder that | ask Doodle pay fo4
serving the loikes OF thot? N. y
Times.
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Good BEGINNING.

and lay something aside for rainy
day.
Wife--That reminds me, dear.
need new rainy day skirt.-N. Y.
Journal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-02-28

She-Ain't your little sister very
small for her age?
He-She's jist er half sister-Detroit
Free Press
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The following table gives an idea Of
the difference in the traffic of the Suez
and Sault Ste. Marie canals:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-05

race of men not held together by out ward force and Barriers but bound to- gether by the ties of love and loyalty and the cling of man to man.
 Army of Bread Winners.
 Tn, this time of war and rumors of war, there is another great battle beine fought--not alone for the unrighteous conquest of the Philippine Islands, or the sinful destruction of the Boer Republic, but . battle for bread There is a vast army in this country composed of men, women and children, engaged in the wsrfare for existence, trying to secure a fair share of this worlds goods, trying to make an honest living This warfare Is unceasing When the roar of musketry and the thunders of artillery have died away and peace declared, the soldiers retire from the field, some to weep over their loss in battle and to suffer the hu- initiation of defeat and others to shout exuitently over the victory won, but no field is cleared in the battle for bread. no bugle sings truce to the toiline mill lions. These flags seen moving on the breezes of industry and toll represent the bone and sinew of the nation, the wealth. producers Of the country, the faithful soldiers of a life time.
 A man should never quit work says Alabama's beloved Senator Edmund w Pettus. A few months of likeness and he loses his health. few years of idle ness and his mind is gone. It takes ac- tiyity to keep the body strong and the mind clear
 "In the language of Eliza Cook.
 ".I doubt if he who Iolls his head,
 where idlepess and plenty meet, Enjoys his pillow or his bread
 AS those who earn the meals they eat Hoid up your brow in honest pride,
 inough rough and swarth your hands Such hands are sap veins that provide. n, The life blood of the nations tree mere glory Tn the shuttles' song. There's merit in the brave and sfron9 Who dig the mine and fell the oak.
 No nation is strong and healthy whose citizenship does not possess the elements or heroic courage and manly honor. Rich in the heritage of history, proud of her splendid present and happy in the rosy promise of a glorious future, our coun- try would have our conduct to the daily evidence of her increasing worth, her growing though and enlarging hope. She would have us stand firm when the strong hold of truth and right are assailed, uproot fale theories and enforce the laws of justice and surrender as com. pletely as possible the whole round of human life to the beneficent action of natural law.
 A Great Work Done.
 America is not a play ground but a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-05

Montgomery for hospitality and courte. sies shown them during their stay here They will return to Montgomery on the special train early Sunday morning and will leave here Sunday for their respec. tive homes throughout the country.
 The special train bearing the party of railroad workers to Pensacola was limited to 600 passengers and a large number of Montgomery persons went to Pensacola on the regular train leaving Montgomery at 9:35 o'clock last night. Chief P M. Arthur of the Engineers, and other grand officers of the various organizations travelled on the regular train so as to have the advantage of sleeping car berths.
 2,ooo Went to Barbecue.
 Despite the drizzling rain of yesterday which reached its climax in a steady. heavy downpour in the afternoon, the last day spent by the railroad workers In Montgomery was notable one.
 The great barbecue given the visitors at Pickett's Spring by Montgomery busi- ness and railroad men, was attended by more than 2,0O0 persons and notwithstand- ing the indictment weather the barbecue was great success-so successful in fact that 1t was late in the afternoon when the great crowd began leaving the grounds.
 A feature of the day at Picketts Spring