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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-01
New Years ReceDtions.

Mrs. A. p. Stanton. 1904 North PennsyI-
vania street. From l TO S.
The women of the Tabernacle Church will
receive informally from 3 TO 8 o'clock ia
the church parlors.
Miss Agnes Hutton, Miss Louis Young
and Miss Carolyn Cole, 1719 North Delaware
street. From 3 10 3.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Railway Postal
Clerks will be at home with Mrs. G. Il. Vo-
taw, 2F7 Broadway, tonight.
Misses Ruth and Edith Wilson. 1910 North
Delaware street, with n large party of
young women. From 3 TO 6.
The Miss Helmings. Misses Maria and
Clara Leonard, with Miss Helming, 1876
South East street. From 3 TO 6.
Mrs. James Newell Rogers and daughters
will be at home informally this afternoon
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The New MeIodrama Mt the Park.

The alluring title Of the latest melodra-
matte "thriIlerr"-'To Die at Dawn" was
the magnet that attracted great crowds
Of theater-goers to the Park yesterday.
when the new piece opened its first engage
ment in Indianapolis. The play proves to
be one of the most sensational seen at the
Park this season. and while built along the
old familiar lines. it contains a few nerve
racking situations Z at are new-or, at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-01

A song service will be given at the Jewish
Temple this evening under the direction OF
John Lipman. Leo b. Riggs viii be the or
ganist and the singers Will be Mrs. Joseph-
ine Edmunds, Mrs. Gertrude
Fugate, Miss Ankah Leona Rudy, Edward
TAYLOR and oliver Isensee. The following
programme will be rendered:
Organ solo, Grand Chorus $1,000. Guilmant
Mr.. Leo Il. Riggs.
Quartet. 20 BE
ION the Wings or Devotion.
-Da
Soprano solo. That Better Land".-..-
Tito MATTED
Miss Ankah LeOna Rudy.
Duet. Lead. Kindly ht"......Bi ederman
Mrs. Josephine Bremmerman Edmunds and
Mrs. Gertrude fugate.
Quartet. Crossing the Rar'......... Piers0u
Quartet, 20 God OF Hosts" $1,000. Donizetu
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Mrs. Austin's flour is best
of all. Don't forget 10 ask your grocer
for IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-01
DRAMATIC GLE PLAY-

The third of the seasons entertainments
by the Dramatic Club was given last night
at the Propylaeum, and was among the de-
lightful events OF the holiday season. The
play chosen was an adaptation OF "a JAP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-01

sign. with bands OF plain Habutai silk in
harmonizing color. and is tied with soft
ribbons. but any soft wool material
Is appropriate. The wrap can be made in
one piece or scanned at the back, as pre-
ferred. and is cut out beneath the arms.
the edges being tied together. after il is
thrown over the shoulders. 70 form the
sleeves.
The quantity of material required for the
medium size is 3A yards q or Sc inches
wide when made without a seam. 3A yards
e or pa yards SO inches wide when made
with "A seam. with 2 yards p or I yard n
or 50 inches wide for bands.
The pattern 1913 is cut in three sizes. cor
responding 20 % inch. medium. correspond
Ing 10 80 and large, corresponding TO 40
inch bust measure.
PATTERN COUPON. -
For patterns OF garment illustrated above
send ~ cents fcOin or stamps)
Cut out Illustration and inclose 10 in letter.
Write your name and address distinctl land |
state number and size wanted. Addnell |
Pattern Dept. The Journal.
Indianapolis. Ind. 4
il Allow one week FOR return OF patti
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-01
In the ThedterS
TO-Day's

ENGLISHS.-De Wolf Hopper, in Mr..
Pickwick," sis p. m.
GRAND.-High-class vaudeville, 2:15 and
Sis p. m.
PARK-"To Die at Dawn" 2 and s p. m.
EMPIRE.-BurlesQue, 2 and s p. m.
Notwithstanding, 8 and s p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Deeper Sand and Better Oil on the
>George Land.

Chanute. Kas., Oct lon the Jim
George land, northwest of the city, an
oil well has been brought in at a
depth of 100 feet or so deeper than
most wells in that vicinity. The quail
ity of the oil is superior to any other
in this immediate field, in fact is equal
to any in the KanSaS-Territory dis
trict. The well was drilled to depth
of about $50 feet. where the third
sand was encountered, in which this
fine oil was found. The product or
but it made very good showing when
shot. Most of the wells in what is usu-
ally termed the Chanute bottoms. enter
the oil sand at about $50 feet, and
in passing through that the gas sand
is encountered, if any, and from
thence into the salt water sand.
In this new we'll, however, instead
of the gas or salt water sand, the
third oil sand was encountered. This
well is situated about two and a half
miles north and three quarters of a
mile west of the city, west of the river,
in a locality where several wells have
been drilled from which the product
is not very large. 1t will be the open
ing of explorations and deeper drilling
in some localities.
The oil is of a light green color,
somewhat like the Muskogee oil in
appearance. That there is another
and perhaps still other sands not here
tofore penetrated, in at least parts of
this field, is demonstrated as well as
the superior quality produced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

er better Industrial outlook and the re-
ports of better trade coming from the
west and south.
Among the industries the features
are the better buying Of pig iron and
firmer prices for the furnace product
That moderate improvement has oc-
Cured in the cruder forms and may
spread to the finished lines is now gen
orally conceded. Labor troubles are
credited with the Quietness shown in
lumber at the east. Northwestern ad-
vices are that the lumber cut the COM
ing winter will be a light one Coal is
rather more active, but bituminous
prices are still low and not satisfactory.
Eastern manufacturers of SHOES report
good steady orders and larger ship
mentS than of late, but eastern Ship
ments are per cent below last year.
Leather is quiet and curtailment is still
a feature, though prices are strong.
Hides are very firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

At Lane chapel c. NJ. E. church,
Fourteenth and Van Buren, streets.
Sunday morning preaching at IL
o'clock by the pastor and also pastor
rally. p. m. preaching by Rev. w. P.
Banks. 8 p. m. the pastor will preach
his last sermon this conference year.
His subject is cit Is Finished-A Busy
Pastor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Railroad Y NJ. c. A at $3.50 D. m.
will be addressed by D. A. Hill of the
Hooking Valley railroad shops of Co
lumbuS, Ohio. He will give the ex-
perience of his life. This is a thrilling
story. N. Niebugall of Ponca City,
Okla, will sing several selections.
Personal workers Bible class led by
the general secretary at 2:30. All
Christian men invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First United Brethren church, cor
ner Twelfth and Quincy streets; Rev.
T. D. Critics, pastor. Preaching at IL
a. m. and 1880 p. m. DIR. D. R. Miller,
presiding elder of the Topeka district,
will conduct the Sabbath services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Tabernacle, Seward avenue and EN-
NETT streets. Sunday school at 3:15
p. M; preaching at 1880 p. m. by Elder
Swank, song by John Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Bank Clearings.

New York, Oct 1.-The following table,
compiled by Bradstreet. shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended September @, with the per-
centage of increase and decrease, as COM
pared with the corresponding week last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Third Christian church, corner of
Third and Lake streets; F. E. Mallory,
minister. Lords Supper and preach
ing at 1O:45 a. M; subject, Are there
good and sufficient reason for emp1a-
sizing the necessity that every Chris
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First Methodist Episcopal church,
corner Sixth avenue and Harrison
street. Sunday school at $50 a. m; ;
communion service at 11:00 a M;
union meeting in the interest of mis-
sions, conducted by George Heber
Jones at 300 D. m; Jefferson Street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

DR.. D. NJ. Fisk will speak at tn
Seabrook church Sunday morning a
11:15 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Second Wesleyan Methodist church,
corner Fifth and Leland streets. Rev.
T. S. Walter, pastor. Services: Ser
mon IL a. m. and 7:30 p. m; Sunday
school 10 a. m; Young Peoples meet
ing 2 p. M; prayer meeting Thursday
evening 1870
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Quinton Heights School House
Manley will speak at 1880 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Oakland Presbyterian church; Rev.
S. A. Alt pastor. After Sunday school
the Lords Supper will be celebrated;
subject, 1.-THE Mamma and the True
Bread" Evening service at 1880;
subject, Gratitude and Ingratitude. :"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
CHANUTE OIL STRIKE.

Totals in U. S.s2, Oh, 995, 1873 -.
Outside N. ". 7SS, 1861 -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Communion in connection with the II
o'clock service. Young Peoples Chris
tan union. $50 p. M; Sunday school,
10 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First Unitarian church, 912 Topeka
avenue. Services at IL a. m, con-
Quoted by the minister, Rev. Abram
Wyman. Sermon topic, 1.-THE Use and
Abuse of Sunday Sunday school at
10 a. M: lesson topic, 1.-The House on
the Rock"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

The w. c. T. U. will meet at the
First M. E. church at p. m. Mon
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First Church of Christ, Scientist, cor
ner BSzntoon and Polk streets. Services
at IL, subject, Are Sin, Disease, and
Death ReaI?" Children Sunday school
at $50: Wednesday evening meeting at
8 O'Clock. Free reading room in the
church edifice, which is open daily,
Sunday excepted, from 1:30 to 5 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First Lutheran church, corner Fifth
and Harrison streets, Rev. H. A. OFT.
pastor. Services with sermon at II a.
m. morning subject, 1.-THE Christian
World Satisfied in the Truth of Christ
ianity''; no evening service; Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m; Young Peoples
service at d. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Grace cathedral; Very Rev. ]. P. de
B. Kaye, dean. Holy communion, 1880
a. M; Sunday school, $50 a. M; holy
communion and sermon, IL a. m.
evensong and sermon, 1880 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First Congregational church, Sew
enth and Harrison streets; Francis L.
Hayes, d. D.. pastor. Services at IL
a. m. and 1880 pm. Morning, recep-
ton of members and communion.
Evening subject, 1.-The Historical Basis
of the New Testament Facts About
Christ Sunday school. 9:45 a. M;
Juniors, PAS p. M; Christian En-
deaVOr 6:15 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

First United Presbyterian church,
Rev. J. A. Rennick, pastor. Preach
ing morning and evening by the pas
tor. Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be observed at the close of the
morning sermon. Sabbath school, 10
a. m; Christian Endeavor, $50 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

Mission Sunday school at $500 p. m;
Junior Epworth league, $500 p. m;
Senior and Intermediate Epworth
league, $50 D. M; "Bible Study Raj
Iy,'' led by Mr.. H. B. Lautz. Even
ing sermon BY Rev. Ford of the North
Indiana Conference, 1880 D. m; class
meeting Tuesday evening at 1880;
midweek prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 p. m.
First Presbyterian church, Harrison
street, opposite state house, Rev. s.
S. Estey, Phi. D., pastor. 9:45 a. IN.
Sabbath school; 11:00 a. m. comr1un-
ion and reception of new members;
6:15 p. m senior c. E. meeting in
lecture room; intermediate meeting in
church parIors. 1880 preaching by the
pastor. Good music Thursday even
ing, 1880. midweek meeting.
Second Church of Christ. sciea list,
10S West Ninth street. Services: Sun
day. 1900 a. m. subject, "Are sin,
Disease and Death Real?": Sund ~
school at 1900 m; Wednesday even
ing testimonial meeting at 500
o'clock Reading room at same l1rn-
Der, open every afternoon from 100
to 500. All Christian Science liter
AZURE on the reading table for the use
of the public.
Euclid Avenue NJ. z. church, J. J.
Skinner, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45
a. m; special missionary program by
the Sunday school, IL a. m; Junior
league, $3.50 p. M; Epworth league,
$50 p. m; missionary sermon by the
Rev. J. A. Stavely of the Kansas ave-
nue. church, 1880.
T 49,
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tian should engage in Bible schoo
work." Bible school, 9:40 a. m.
Junior c. E., p. m; preaching at 7:3
p. m. The ordinance of baptism viii
be administered at the close of the
morning service.
First Baptist church, corner of Jack
son and Tenth streets. Preaching In
the tabernacle morning and evening
by Rev. J. NJ. Whitehead. Sunday
school at $50 a. M; Junior Endeavor
3 p. m. Young peoples meeting al
6:15 p. m; topic, GLOW we are in
training to succeed Others" Deu. "a
7-2, Josh. 1:1-2. Seward avenue SUM-
day school, 8 p. m; C. Wilson, super
intendent.
The Tennesseetown kindergarten
will open Tuesday morning, October 4
at 9:15 o'clock. Mrs. June r. Chap
man, director; Miss Anna Nystrom
pianist.
The Sheldon League of American
Mothers will meet Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock.
First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, corner of Fifth and West
streets. Rev. A. H. Kelso, pastor
Regular preaching services at IL and
1880; Sabbath school at 9:45; Junior
Christian Endeavor at $3.50; Senior c
E, $50.
Evangelical church, corner of Fourth
and Monroe streets. Rev. Peter Schu-
mann, pastor, residence, 1923 Monroe
street. Sunday school, $3.50 a M
preaching 1920 a. m. and p. m; Young
Peoples Alliance, z p. m.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09
FOR GREATER WILMINGTON

The
confined
enterprises
shall ask for
keep
the n it, ahhos povncaism-
haven
Delaware
shall from
totally
10 care for
A municipality, a private enterprise
present
doesn't o a
ships
predictions
down enthusiasm but of the enthusiasts OF thirty
lived a realized.
of OF
campaign
which shall be
speeding
detected OF
he
had intended spirit
Wilmington. i years
shall
village IN
m
Evening journal., 1904-01-09
without Prciudice.

Mr.. Nesbit. who had painted a pic
ture of the noble red man in war paint
and feathers, wanted an unbiased opin-
ion Of his work His wife said that the
picture was the best thing of the kind
that she had ever seen. His dearest
friend, too, was decidedly enthusiastic
Both declared. in short, that any one
would know at a glance that il was in
tended for an Indian.
ITO tell the TRUTH" said Nesbit, look
ing somewhat doubtfully at the picture,
Il haven't a great deal Of confidence in
either Of you. You always praise ev-
erything l do. Now I'm going down to
the street to see II can't find some
person who can be depended upon to
give me an absolutely unprejudiced
opinion Of this picture-a child. for in
stance. Children always tell the truth. D
Five minutes later Nesbit returned
with three small boys whom he had
found playing marbles in the street.
Now, boys he said, take a good
look at this picture. I'll give each of
you 10 cents if you'll tell me just ex-
actly what you see"
"a roosterr shouted the three boys
simultaneously Companion.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09
Picl.wicklnn Lore Letter..

A book on William ~. recalls the
fact that the love letters produced by
Mr. Serjeant Buzfuz at the Pickwick-
Bardell trial were patterned after let
ters actually used as evidence in the
suit brought by the worthless George
Norton against Lord Melbourne when
he was prime minister of the "Sailor
King"
Three letters from Melbourne to Mrs.
Norton were discovered. They were as
follows:
win call about half past g. Yours
MELBOURNE.
How are your I shall not be able to
call today. but probably shall tomorrow.
MELBOURNE.
No house today 1 will cali after the
levee, about 4 or half past. II you wish
Il later let me know. I shall then ex-
plain about going to Vauxhall
MELBOURNE.
The actual comment on these alarm
ing documents by George Norton's
counsel is not less amusing than the in
terpretation of "chops and tomato
sauce by Serjeant Buzfuz Sir VIII
liam Follett told the jury:
'These notes seem to admit much
more than the words convey. They are
written cautiously, admit. There is
not passion in them. They are not love
letters But they are not written in
the ordinary style Of correspondence
usually adopted between intimate
friends"
One wonders if even an English jury
could treat this gravely.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09

Il amt agoin' to tote the lane on
with me, ner Louizy neither. / wasn't
aimin' to stop yere. Didn't know es I'd
spile the lane goin' through it to the
Widder Peppers"
"Widder Peppers" bawled Lyman
franticaily. "Whut business you goin'
anywhere nigh the widder Pepper?"
Come, now, Uncle Lyme" grinned
Sam. don't hev a fit. Reckon I kin 90
chop little stove wood fer a good look
in widder without you foppin up like
a skyrocket I've knowed the widder
a many year"
Il don't keer a con-taked turnip seed
whut you've knowed," foamed Lyman.
The widder kin git stove wood with
out you a-cuttin' it. You take an let
that widder alone er you shuck of yer
coat an watch out fer me-"
Sure now," returned Sam, you
know I'm a younger man n you, Uncle
Lyme; better not be too biggoty. You
may think you're the only speckled
bean in the hill, but widders is notion
ated an kin fly about tother way es
easy es a fapjack. An the country's
free, es I've heard say. There's no stat
ute that says two men shan't spark one
wilder, an l reckon my chances is
good es yOurn ef / choose to stake 'em
right hearty. You kin fence me off
from Louizy, but you can't fence me
on from the widder."
Il kin send you fyin' over them
rails" declared Lyman wrathfully.
"Well. now, amt right shore it d
be good policy to tackle the job" said
Sam argumentntively. you got right
smart of rheumatic, We know, Uncle
Lyme. Ye might pitch me over-an'
ye mightn't Now. I'll tell you whut:
The widder's in need Of stove wood.
I shall go there an cut it fer her an
stay to supper, 'relse I'll loan you my
ak an leave you go cut the wood fer
her, an I'll go in an talk TO Louizy
a spell. Which II It bef"
Lyman leaned against the rail fence,
his brain whizzing with new battery
ideas The desirability Of the widow
had increased tenfold since this bold
rival had proclaimed himself so de-
terminedly. What was Louizy in COM
parison? The ideas came to a focus.
He stepped forward resolutely.
Han over the AK" he said briefly,
"an go long in. L9uizy's ironin'. You
an her kin be eS big fools es you
want"
When Mrs. Phebe Pepper, looking
from her doorway, saw Mr.. Lyman
Cottonwood coming up the walk with
Sans ak on his shoulder her black
eyes sparkled with fun.
Il flowed that would fetch Lyme eff
Sam worked it all right" she said to
herself with a smothered chuckle, "an'
mighty lucky thing fer Louizy Cotton
wood her futur stepmaw's got a leetle
grain O. gumption, seein' Louizy don't
know no more'n a goslin' how to tend
TO her own love affairs"
Evening journal., 1904-01-09
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

Thirty-eight years after the Civil
War there are fourteen men I'm the
United states Senate who served in
the Confederate army and thirteen who
served IN the Federal army during the
great struggle. While number OF
men in the last list are well advanced
In years, yet there are quite a num-
Der Of comparatively younglhnen who
entered the army when boys Of Is TO Is.
In the case OF Union officers who are
now senators most Of them we're quite
young mon when they entered the SER
vice. One senator-Pettus. Of Ala
bama-served in both the siexican and
civil Wars
Dr. Albert d. Mead professor OF
comparative anatomy at Brown Uni
versity, has returned to the United
states after q thorough Elspection OF
all the important laboratories and ex-
pertinent stations I'm Europe
J. J. Thompson professor OF cxpori-
mental physics at Cambridge. England
said the other day at Cambridge T1ni-
versity, after having received his de-
- N'NN'A Va NNANilift lldL lN1Cn-
ers Of science In the United states re-
ceire smaller salaries than i'm anv
other country.
In New York. at the lowest possible
average, 100000 people live in room
which ought to be considered absolute
ly uninhabitable. dark and withop,
any windows or ventilation.
Phyllis is the meanest kind of q
gossip" "a
What makes you think soq"
Because she never tells vou anv.
thing herself. but gets you to tell he,
all you know"
Agriculture is comparatively easy worl
IN China. The soil is so rich that a so,,ar
mile OF 8, s capable OF supporting 4 non
ulation OF 4O00.
Waggles-"Gee whizz, old man
what was Il. railroad wreck. powde
explosion, or q fall into the sub-celiar9 p
Jaggles-'Neither; I got a razor 10
a Christmas present, and merely trie,
70 shave myself"
Advertise In the Evening journal.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09

There are certain signs which are
usually regarded as indicative Of war.
which are apparent now. Insurance
rates for vessels bound for the Far
Eastern ports have been raised. Both
Russia and Japan are buying large
quantities Of food supplies. coal and
powder. The London papers have sent
heir war correspondents TO the front
and il there are iNt hostilities many
a guess viii be discounted. The chief
hope for peace is ia the delay. and it
is possible that the neutral nations
may yet patch up a peace.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09
saved Lie of Hon..

But for the timely intervention of
John Hooten. an extra gate tender. a
horse attached to a dearborn would
have been crushed beneath the wheels
of an accommodation train at Fourth
street crossing of the Pennsylvania
railroad. The horse was running away
when Hooten dashed out upon the
tracks and checked its flight almost
In front Of the locomotive. The team
belonged to a Second street commits
sion merchant.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09
Democrats Elect officer.

The annual meeting OF the
Eleventh Ward Democratic Legion
was held Thursday evening. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
year 1904: r. +. Porter, president;
Daniel Belheld, vice-president; James
Straughn. treasurer; Michael B. Park
inson, financial secretary; Timothy
Maloney, recording secretary; Thomas
Il. Ryan, William A. Conner, William
y. Connor. Joseph Barden and Gideon
Denny, executive committee; John T.
Connor ergeant-at-arms; Peter j.
Tierney, William II. Harter and James
McNespie, Jr., auditing committee
Speeches were made by President Por-
ter. ID. Belheld and G. r. Denny. Re-
freshments were served.
Evening journal., 1904-01-09

Charles Emory Smith IN his eloquent
address at the Board Of Trade banquet
last night after stating that it is esi-
mated that the cost OF ship canal to
connect the Chesapeake and Delaware
Bays would be half the price OF a
as'flesnip. declared that the time might
come th.t within a few days such a
watervay would be worth the price Of
t~o batueahDs. He made plain the
strategic importance Of this enter
prise. II would serve as n defense OF
The naloosl capitol IN time OF war. as
we'll as CT Philadelphia. Baltimore. VIII
n.ngtcn, Chester and other towns on
the NC estuo-ics. l1e drew colrpari-
sorg betv~en tho estimated cost OF
tsis ~ate-Dr.se and The immense outlay
involved In constructing European