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The Washington times., 1911-04-24
ONLY FIFTEEN MORE
h0NTHSOF DIGGING
ON PANAMA DITCH
Rate of Excavation Gives
Hope of Early Com
: pletion.
DIFFICULTIES
ARE NOW REACHED
Construction of Breakwater At
Colon Marked BY Peril
to Workers.

At the rate excavation is proceeding
now on the Panama canal, that part OF
the work on the great ditch Will be
practically finished a year from the
coming summer
The grand total of excavation to April
was I35,OSs4 4S2 cubic yards, leaving 10
be excavated 47,44S,33 cubic yards. The
total excavation for March was 1882, ,445
cubic yards.
Considering how rapidly the mass of
dirt to be removed is being whitfield
down, it is apparent that not many
months will elapse before it is all eX-
cavated. At the rate of progress made
in March, about fifteen months would
suffice to complete the excavation. In
other words, If that rate could be kept
up, the digging would be completed by
. August !, 1872
Even allowing for the fact that at
the worst seasons of the year 1t will
be impossible to reach the March aver
age, It is apparent that the magnitude
of the excavation task is diminishing
with an amazing rapidity. The remorse-
less persistence of the force of workers
on the Canal Zone. commanded by
Colonel Goethals, is effecting astonish-
ing results.
-. Progress in Culebra Cut.
That part of the canal which has
bone of the excavation task, Culebra
cut, is swiftly being dug to the required
depth. Culebra cut is in the central
division OF the canal. The total excava-
ton in the central division in March
was 2,uS2,52 cubic yards, of which 2O12,-
<Ss yards were from the canal prism
proper. the best record for any month
in the history of the canal.
- While the excavation is still chiefly in
the dry part of the canal. the dredges
are taking out enormous quantities OF
material. About third of the material
removed in March was by dredging
Parts of the work now in progress are
fnarked by great difficulty. But these
difficulties have not served to interrupt
progress. An instance of the difficulties
is seen in connection with construction
of the Colon breakwater. The high tides
Of Limon bay in the dry season have in
terfered with its construction, but have
not stopped the work. Piles for the
tresIles from which rock is dumped are
rtowed out to the end of the trestle and
there lifted from the water to the pile
driver and this part of the work has
been made difficult by the heavy seas.
Six Men Knocked Off Trestle.
At times. men working on the outer
end of the trestle have been forced to
suspend operations entirely, and one day
recently six men were knocked down,
and washed off by the heavy waves
This emergency had beer anticipated
however, and the men were Immediately
rescued. Front this time on, however,
the bay will be more calm.
High tide at the Pacific entrance to
the canal made a gap of about 100 feet
in Width In the dam across the Rio
Grande river at Corozal and caused 9TH
q damage
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Half His Life in Jail
Not Enough; Goes Again

After having served twenty-four
years of his life in penitentiaries,
Robert Mann lcolored. was sentenced
today to another year in jail. Judge
Pugh imposed the sentence In United
States branch of Police Court. Mann
was found guilty of striking his step
father with a hatchet:
Mann has served three sentences in
nenitentiarieS. One in Baltimore for
burglary; another in New York for
attempting. to cut his wife's throat.
apd the. third in Fort Leavenworth
fer shooting at woman.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Ready for Entertainment
Of Kallipolis Grotto

Arrangements have been completed
for the program of the dance and en-
tertainment to be given at National
Rifles ArmOry Friday night under the
auspices of the degree team of Kalli-
polls Grotto, No. Is, NJ. o. V. P. E. r.
A special session of the committee on
revision of bylaws will be held on the
evening OF May in the Eastern Star
Chamber at the New Masonic Temple
At the same time petitions will be re-
ceived by the organization and candi-
dates obligated without the formaities
of a ceremonial session
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Scientists Plan Trip
To Aleutian Islands

Arrangements are being completed to-
day by the Smithsonian Institution with
the Revenue Cutter Service to take a
party OF five naturalists TO the Aleutian
Islands next month, so they can study
the birdlife there. and also along the
coast of the Alaskan mainlapd
The expedition is intended mainly to
enable A.C. Bent, a naturalist OF Taun-
ton, Mass, to finish his work on Life
Histories of North American Birds"
Others in the party will be DR.. San
ford r. H. Beck and Alexander Wet
more, of the Biological Survey. Still an
other member is to be selected by Mr.
Bent
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Children Play With
Matches; House Aflre

Children playing with matches set fire
to the home Of Joseph Rochinsky, a.
1853 K street southeast, causing SIS dam
age.
1t was one of several small fires which
called out the engines within the past
twenty-four hours.
A defective fiue caused a blaze, which
slightly damaged the home of Mrs J. r.
Story, at 1871 y street northwest. Chill
1dren playing with fire ignited the hon.
of Mary Carson, at 211 Third street
southwest, causing damage to the eA.
tent OF So
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Mans Skeleton Clue
In Murder Mystery

GREENWICH. Conn, April 4.-The
mystery surrounding the murder of
Postmaster Close. at Stanwich, sew
eral years ago may be cleared by the
discovery of mans skeleton and a re-
volvver near the Close store yesterday
afternoon.
Close was shot and killed by strang-
er of whom no trace was ever gotten
Sheriff Rich says he has no recollec-
tion Of any one reported missing in the
last two years.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Body of w. g. Newman
Buried in Greenwood

The body OF William G. Newman. of
766 Eleventh street southeast, a retired
business man. was removed from a tenn
porary vault today, and inferred in the
family burial plot in Glenwood Gene
terry.
Mr.. Newman died April 4 at his home
He was we'll known in the southeast
section of the city and in fraternal
circles.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
PoIiceman's Heroism
Commended by Superiors

Policeman Stringfellow of the Third
precinct is receiving the commentator
OF his superIors this morning for his
successful efforts to stop a runaway
horse yesterday at Eighteenth and I
streets northwest.
Albert II. Herzog was driving the ami
NAL, which became frightened when
part of the harness broke. Stringfellow
grabbed the animal by the bride and
brought II to stop, thereby averting
possible injury to children who were
playing in the street nearby.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Arrange for Funeral
Of Pastor Tomorrow

MORGANTOWN, n. c., April 24-The
funeral of DR.. McNelley Dubone, the
well known Episcopal clergyman who
was drowned while duck hunting with
his sons, probably will be held tomor-
row.
The body was found yesterday after
hundreds of the pastors friends had
searched since April Is. the day of the
accident.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Aid for Fire Victims
From Benefit Held Here

Considerable financial aid will be sent
to the Jewish people in New York, left
destitute by the factory fire there, as a
result of a benefit given here last night.
The entertainment was conducted by the
Jewish Yelisvetgrader Beneficial So
ciety. To those present S. Gottlieb and
Joseph Pepper explained the purpose of
the gathering.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
MANY CANDIDATES
ON TRAIL OF PUBLIC
JOBS IN ROCKVILLE
Flock of Office Seekers After
Voters Favor In Mont
gomery County.

ROCKVILLE. Md, April 24.-The
following is a complete list of the
candidates so far in the field for the
various Democratic nominations for
office to be made in this county this
summer:
Associate judge Sixth judicial cir
cuit-Judge Edward c. Peter.
States attorney-Alexander Kilgoul
and w. Outerbridge Spates.
Sheriff-William F. Gather, Clifford
L. Howard. Richard E. Cissell, VIII
liam p. Collier, James p. Gott, Thomas
Small. George w. Mullican. Ernest p.
Rickets, and William 2. Collier.
County commissioner from Third
collection district-Charles G. Griffith
Richard r. White. jr.. and Lewis w.
Poole
County commissioner from Fourth
collection district-Richard II. Cissell
and Lee Offutt.
Judges orphans court-John E.
West, Jacob NJ. Allnutt, John w.
Walker Alfred c. Tolson. Ninnian NJ.
Perry. Edward o. Brown.
House of elegates-Andrew J. Cum
mings, Eugene II. Waters, J. Frank
Lewis, George E. Nicholson. and Clar-
ence NJ. Griffith.
County surveyor-Charles ]. Mad
dox
The Washington times., 1911-04-24
Aviator Hamilton's Fall.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn, April "a
Charles K Hamilton has completely re-
covered from his shake-up resulting
from the fall of a Burgess Wright
passenger biplane yesterday aft
ernoon.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24

Much interest has been aroused
hereabouts by the announcement that
an aeroplare flight will probably be
one of the attractions at the Rock
Vile fair this summer. Very few of
the people of the county have ever
seen an airship in action, and should
such an opportunity be afforded them
at the fair ii Is believed that record
breaking crowds would be on hand.
The fair managers are considering a
proposition from the Washington Av-
iation Club and it is believed they will
decide to have the club give flight
or two at the fair
The Washington times., 1911-04-24

out in the Street" was the title Of
an enjoyable play presented in Masonic
Hall, Gaithersburg. Friday evening. by
a number OF the young people of Emory
Southern Methodist Church. 1t was
greeted by a large gathering.
The Washington times., 1911-04-24

Montgomery County Grange, No 7,
and Brighton Grange will hold a joint
meeting at Brighton next Thursday.
The principal address will be by D. ].
Crosby, the Government specialist,
whose subject will be Vocational Edu-
cation in the Rural Schools"
The Washington times., 1911-04-24

Presbyterian Church has decided not to
call a regular pastor for the present,
but TO have a student from IRichmond
Theological Seminary act 'as supply
pastor for a few months at least. The
church has been without a regular
pastor nearly two years
The Washington times., 1911-04-24

Alfred Ray. well-known resident of
this vicinity, who sustained a broken
leg and other serious injuries IN a rum
away accident in Rockville about ten
days ago. is reported to be getting
along nicely.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04

With the latest style RISES and
finest outfit for Funerals.
A fine line OF Collins and Caskets
OF the latest designs, and all sizes
from the LRIInt TO the Giant 10 select
from
| am prepared 10 serve funerals
at the shortest notice and upon rea.
sOnable terms.
Embalming
Having taken a course In Embalm.
ing and received a Diploma, | am
also prepared to emoalm with latest
methods.
b. B. LOVE,
Morganza, and
Leonardtown,M Md.
Phone, Lores, MOT00REG.
ans 7-w
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
Nd. Del, 4 Va. Ry. %.
PATuXENT RIvlR ROUTE.
as.>s
-
SCHEDULE.
In EHeeE September 3, 1910.


Steamer win leave Baltimore, Pier 8
Light Street wharf. weather permit
tingD Tuesdays, 2 p. m, for
Fair Haven Plum Point. Dares, Gov
ernor's Run, Cove Point, Millstone,
Solomon's Island. Spencer's, st. Cuth.
bert's, Sottsrsy, Parkers. Forrest's.
Dukes and Benedict.
Returning steamer will leave Benedict.
weather perinittingl. Wednesday, 8 n.
m. stopping NJ all the above points.
Solomon's Island, $50 =. m, Mil.
stone. 10 q N, Governors Ran, IL
noon. Plum Point. y. m, Fair Haven,
p IN. Arriving in baltimore about 9
p. m.
Steamer will leave Baltimore, Pier 8
Light ST.. weather permitting,) Thurs
day. at ? p. m. for the following points
Fair Haven, Plum Point, Dare's, Gov
ernor Run. Cove Point, Milestone
Solomon's Island. Spencer's. ST. Cuth
bert's, st. Leonard's. Soller'a, Sotterly
yones, PArkers. FORESTS, Williams
Dukes. Trent Hall. Holland Point,
Benedict
Returning. steamer will leave Bene-
diet, twest her permitting), Friday, II
noon, stopping at all the above points.
SolOmon's Island, 5 30 y. m, Mill.
stone. u p. m, Cove Point, Governors
Run. p, m, I'are's. $40 p. m, Plum
Point, p. nl., Fair Haven, 10 D. m.s
Baltimore, next morning.
Leaves Baltimore, Pier 3, Light ST.,
(weather permittiEg) Saturday Up. IN. =,
Tor the iol owiag points.
Fair Haven. Plum Point, Dare's, Gov
ernor's Run. Cove Point, Nillstone, 8 olo
mon . Island, Spencer's. st. Cuthbert's, O,
Sc. Leonard's, Sollers. Sotterley, Jones,
Parker's: Forrest's. Williams, Dukes.
Trent Hall, Holland Point, llenedict,
Lieteh's, Trueinan's Point, Deep Land.
ing, Hollands Cliffs. Magruder's Ferry,
Lower Marlboro, whites LANDING.
Ferry Landing, Nottingham's.
Steamer will. 20 to Lyons Creek, Mon
day Morning.
Returning. steamer will leave Lyons
Creek. (weather permitting,l Monday,
30 n. m, stopping at all the above
landings.
Nottingham. 8 50 n. M, Lower MARI
borO, 10 a. m. Benedict, II noon, Solo
mons Island, $50 p. m, Milestone, q ID.
m, Cove Point, Governors Run, $50
2. m. Dare's, $40 p. IN. Plum Point,
Fair Haven, l0p. m, Baltimore, next
morning.
Freight received in Baltimore, at Pier
3 Light St, on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. until I.30 p. m.
This time Table shows the times at
which steamers may be expected to ar
rive at and depart from the several
wharves, but their arrivals or departure
at the times stated il not guaranteed
nor does the Company hold itselfrespon
sible for any delay or any consequence
arising therefrom.
WILLARD THOMSON, Genl. Manager
II. MURDOCH. Gen. Fra. A. Pass, Aut
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
NOTICE.

7. Spencer Crane and Aloysius F.
King OF the Local Bar have formed a
fessiOn under the firm name Of Crane
and King, with Office in the Beacon
Building.
I. SPENCER CRANE. ALoYsIUs r. RKas.
CRANE g. KING,
ATToRSEYs-AT-LAw.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
w p. &C. Railroad Time rss,.

Train leaves MechaniesvilIe at IL 40.
p. NJ, arriving at BrsndywiDe at !. 30
p. NJ Pope's Greek Line kaves Brandy.
wine at 3:O2. p. n. Arrive in baltimore
at 4.45. p. n and " Washington at 40
Trains connecting with the Pops's Greek
Lane at Bowie leave Washington Z as.
P. N. Baltimore at 80. A. NJ No sun.
day trains 70 or from Mechanicsville.
Mail Stage leaves Leonardtown eyerv
day, except Sunday. for Meehaniesvills
st I.sO, A. NJ; leaves MechanicsyiIIs ior
LeonArdtown a. coon as mail In sortsd
not lstar than 1,P.L.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
SAINT hARY'S ACADEMY
LEONARDTOWN, Nd,
Conducted by the
SISTERS or CHARITY.
OF NAZARETH, KY.

Boarding and day School for Young
adiS }, situated in the most picturesque
Lart OF beautiful Maryland
Academic, intermediate, Elementary
"nd Commercial courses; special adyan-
.ages in Music and VOcaliIation.
Besides the best moral aud religious
training and n thorough knowledge of
the eoures pursued, particular attention
~ also gwen TO the cultivation Of lady.
ike manners. amiable department and
whatever tends to inspire a love for the
good. the beautiful and the true.
various games tend 10 render the
students healthfnl and afford ample op.
portunity for enjoyable outdoor exsr.
else
Parents desiring 10 enter their child
rem viii please make application at
once.
For further information and eataIO
que, address
SISTERS OF CHARITY.
LEoEARDTOwB Nd
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
A.Y.Gk a =
COMMISSION MERCHANT
Cor. La Ave. q 10th St.,
Washington, 3. c

For the sale OF all kinds Of Countr,
Produce. viii give special attention tc
the filing Of all orders for merchandiso
Prompt returns.
RgFRBEECEs-John Fl. Mitchell. Per.
Tobacco; Joseph 81. Key, Leouarlt0wn
Spencer c. Jones, Rockville, r. nj. VII.
son, OF Wilson. Farmer q Co, Bslgi
more; National Bank Of Republic. Wash
ington. d. O.; Jacob Wsrdon, Berry
vile, Va.
Correspondence solicited with stocl
shippers. Write for market tin tags foI
chipping Veal and Lambs. ALWAYS mai
ard giving the number used.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
Embalming


Foxwell IL Johnson, proprietors
OF Hotel Lawrence. Leonardtown,
are prepared TO look after the cors.
forts OF their friends and the public
in general. Give US a call when In
our town and we will do our best 10
make you happy. Special rates per
week.
FoxwEIL 81 JOHNSON,
LeOnardtOwn, Md,
Saint Mary's beacon., 1911-05-04
Saint Maru's Beacon

Read Carefully important changes have
bee1 made
Leave Baltimore, pier 3, Light street
wharf, weather permitting, az 8 D. IN,
every Monday, Wednesday and Satur.
day, for the following River Landings,
Alexandria and Washington.
Baltimore, . p. m, Niller's, Brome's,
Porto Bcuo. GrAson's, Coan, 5 q. m,
Bundek's, Lakes, Walnut Point, Cow.
arts, LewisettA, Kinsale, Lodge, Mundy
Point, .Cintra, Piney Point, 10 q. m,
Leunardtown, l2noon. Abells, Cobrums.
Stones, Bush wood, LaneasteY's, %p. m,
Riverside, Liverpool Point, GlymOnt,
Alexandria and Washington.
stops only on Signal.
Leave Washington, Seventh St. Wharf,
weather permittng,) 4 p. m, every
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday foF
tbe following River Landings and Balti-
more:
Washington, Alexandria, 4.45 D. m,
GlymOnt, Liverpool Point, Riverside,
BushwOOd. Lancaster, Cobrums, Stones,
LeOnardtOwn, q u. m, AbelPs, Piney
Point, 'Cintra, Lodge, 10 q. m, Mundy
Point, hinsale. l2noon, Coan, Bundick's,
Lakes, Walnut Point, Cowarts, Lewis
eta. Ailier's, p. IN, Grason's, B p. m,
brome's, Porto Bello, 6p. m., Baltimore.
stops only on Signal.
Arriving IN baltimore early Wednesday.
Friday and Monday Mornings.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The Extra Steamer leaving Baltimore
on Saturday and arriving on Tuesday,
IL Withdrawn.
Freight received daily in Baltimore
on sailing days until 400 Pm.
This time table shows the times which
steamers may be expected to arrive at
and depart from the several wharves,
but their arrivals or departure at the
tlmes stated is not guaranteed, nor does
the Company hold itself responsible for
anv delay or any consequences arising
therrirum.
WILLARD THOMPSON, General Manager
kEAPDOS 4 CHIMES, Agent,
Telephone 80, Alexandria, Va.
STEpHESsoS 4 BgO., Agts.
Telephone 745, Washington, .. C.
4 ArRDoCE. GaR. FPt. and PaSs. Axt.
Evening bulletin., 1911-04-22
WICKERSHAM AND THE MAKUKA SITE.

Prompt action by Attorney General WiCkerSham in re-
sponse to every that has been made and every Incl
dent that has arisen to block the settlement of the Homo
lulu Federal building site, to be significant that the
Attorney General of the United States is not in sympathy
with the interests that tying up the Mahuka site question
with the apparent purpose of making the people Of this city
so tired and disguised that they will be ready to accept any
site so the building is begun.
More power to the activities Of the Attorney General This
Mahuka site extension contest bockadng the whole busi
development Of the down town district of this city,
Nothing has thus far been presented to indicate that the in
terests alleged to be struggling for their rghts against
the order for condemnation are doing anything but playing
the game to make everything count for delay and prevent
prompt audicaton Of the land and property values of the
block between King and Merchant streets on Fort.
If it proves that the law does not allow United States
Judge from the mainland to sit in this District till after Jam
uay H. 1912, stranger things could happen than the ap
pearance Of rider to Of the bills passed at the extra
session Of Congress- advancing the date when that Federal
Judge may act.
Also the program Of blocking the acts of Congress
continued until becomes nabt, that same rider could
amend the Organic Act in tWnNing and make available
for the office OF Governor Of Hawaii American citizens who
have never previously resided within the Territory.
The present Assistant Secretary of the Treasury having
the Federal building site in charge who has visited
Honolulu and spent several weeks in very quiet nvestga
ation of the whole Mahuka site affair.
Evening bulletin., 1911-04-22
ORTER|C MAY Go
$4,000

II. X. Ogawa, the other agent, on
the ground that the Territory has no
right 10 take their money for the lie
cnac It has been held that 'he money
should have been taken by the COun-
ty Treasurer.
This morning the House received
Watson
H. J. Holstein, Speaker House Of
Rep esCntativcs, Honolulu.
Sir Referring to II. 3. 2I2, yes
tacday introduced in your honorable
body. tie same being 70 authorize
t.a era, ment to Hen:y *. 0gawa
and Frank B. Craig of sums paid for
immigrant licenses on behalf of
Frank b. Craig | desire to state that
this measure was introduced without
his knowledge or consent, and while
on its face II purports to be bill for
his relief, he repudiates the same alb
solutely, and Will decline to accept
or receive any refund on account If
the money paid Dy him to the Treas
urCr of the Territory of Hawaii for
his emigrant agents license. The
question of the power of the Terri
torial Treasurer to issue such license
is involved in certain criminal prose-
cutions now pending before the
courts, and even should the Legisla-
ture be philanthropically inclined, 1t
seems to me it would be but proper
to await judicial determination OF
this matter"
When the letter was read to the
House this morning, Coney arose and
said:
1T isn't question whether they
will take the money or not. The Ter
ritory has no right to keep il"
Coney had the bill deferred unit! it
could be slightly amended to ma',l Il
correction in language, hut tho
House will pass it in spite Of the at
torneys protests.
Evening bulletin., 1911-04-22

COMPENSATION

Editor Evening b. lletin:--Now
that the public school system of lla-
waii seems to be in fair way to be
provided for, in fact, Is so far assured
Of Il financial backing for the future
bcttCrment, that those who have been
making the fight for the children can
take u long breath Of satisfaction,
there has been just one feature over
looked, just one rift IN the public
school system Lutte, and that is the
salaries that are paid the teachers.
The task of teaching the little ones,
the training of the minds that are to
plunge into the vortex of commercial
activity in n few years, would seem
TO be the highest profession that one
could reach, and II Is. The very ma
turc of the work cries out for an ade-
quate compensation.
II cannot be denied that, with the
salaries paid to teachers in this ter
rltory today, hardly enough to cover
the cost of living, let alone the allow
ing for some of the comforts and
pleasures of life, the profession must
lose attraction for women who are
fitted to make education success.
The days of glory work have gone
by, aud today compensation is the
only feature that will induce qualified
men and women to engage in any pro-
fesslon. "The labOrer Is worthy of
his hire"
} This phase of the case Is clearly
set forth in a statement made by one
of the officials of the school system
here in Honolulu, that there are
some teachers in the territory that
are not up to the standard that should
qualify a person to take charge of
the guidance Of lot of young minds,
but there were places to be filled
and had to be filled and these incom-
petents were placed.
If Hawaii was as generous with
the pay of its teachers as II is with
the pay Of its clerks there would
be no such conditions in the ranks
Of educators of the territory.
Why is it that Hawaii, said to be
the richest territory belonging to the
United States, pays its clerks $1,000,
$1,000 and $l4OO and even larger sums
per year and kicks at the bare mem
tion of an increase of pay for school
teachers beyond the amount that gives
them just bare living?
We have any number Of clerks here
that, with an education of from six
months to a year in some commercial
line are paid by the government any