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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
pehutantc Rides Ostrich.

London.-Lady Moya Browne, the
young debutante whose engagement TO
Mr. Allan ". Campbell. an officer in
the Coldstream Guards. has just been
announced, is the only girl in this
country who has ridden an ostrich.
The event took place last season at
Ampthill House. Redfordshire, the
seat OF Mr. Anthony Wingfield. who
owns a. remarkable private ZOO sec.
: ond oniv in Importance TO that pos.
sessed by the Duke OF Bedford. The
feature of Mr. Wingfeld's 200" is
that zebras. ostriches and even casso-
varies take part in TIE farm work,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Beaded Photograph Frame.

Among the decorative articles made
OF beads. and one you can make your
self as a holiday gift, none is prettleI
than the beaded frames.
These are made on groundwork
OF net. The beads are sewed on IN
any pretty design You may fancy, are
lined with bright-colored satin and
mounted on square, oblong or ova
frames.
An attractive square frame IS made
on silver net. with a border OF tiny
opal beads showing a vine design run
ming through it.
4 conventional f1eur-de-lis in silver
and bottle green beads decorate each
corner The whole is mounted oveT
green satin.
Beaded frames will remain in fash
ion longer than most articles dec
GRATED with beads that are finding sc
much favor now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
FLIES FORGERY AID
Interesting Legal Battle Over
Will in New York.
Attorneys for Heirs Claim Insects
Were Used to Give Written Agree
ment Appearance Of Age
Son Finds Document.

New York-Up in central New
York for four years remarkable Law
case has been going on, the World
says.
Frank 3. Townsend for four years
has been trying to prove that he is
the legally adopted son Of rich old
Cyrenieus c. and Mary Jane Town
send. One OF the most important doc
,lments in the case is time-worn, fly
stained slip Of paper dated January
"a, 1862. The defense has attacked
this on various grounds.
That the signature is not genuine.
That somebody sweetened the paper
TO make flies light on 1t and give It
the appearance OF age.
Townsend the contestant, Is the son
Of Harriet Eaves. widow with four
children, who was taken to the aims.
house forty-nine years ago. The
Townsends. who had no children, had
the almshouse physician bring one OF
the Eaves boys to their home. He
was returned in few days and Y
brother was substituted. This one
they kept. and he, now man over
fifty years Of age. is trying to prove
that he was legally adopted.
In 1905 Mary Jane Townsend died.
and month later Cyrenieus followed
her. They had had no children and
both died without making will. and
a horde Of Townsend heirs appeared
as claimants.
Frank made application to the sur
rogate's court to be appointed admin
istrator. as son OF the estate. The
application was denied. proof being
lacking of legal adoption. Immediate
ly alter the Perry-Townsend suit end
ed Frank began in earnest to make
inquiries. He sought out old men who
had been intimate with Cyrenieus
Townsend and from them learned OF
remarks that his foster father had
made.
The day following the search Frank
appeared before Attorney Thomas
Carmody with a paper apparently fad
cd and time stained, which read:
Agreement made this cath day OF
January, 1862. between Cyrcnieus Z.
Townsend and Mary J. Townsend. OF
the town Of Jerusalem, Yates, county.
\. y. parties OF the first part, ami
Harriet Eaves. party Of the second
part. in consideration OF 81, parties
of The first part agree to take Charl;i
Eavcs. son OF Harriet Eaves. and Slvn
him a good education and al our death
he is 10 have all Of our property. pro-
yiding We have no children OF our
own. and If we do have children then
he shall share equal with them.
1T is further agreed that Harriet
Eavcs gives up all claims on her son
and will not try to get the boy away.
"CYRENlEUS c. TOWNSEND,
MARY JANE TOWNSEND,
HARRIET A. EAFES."
The case is nov on appeal in 'hH
appcllntc division, which among othn"
questions will have 10 consider tho
startling theory proposed by expert
Hamilton:
That for the first lime in history
flies helped to forge document.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
STRUGGLE TO SAVE GIRL
Boy Twice Pulled Under and Helped
Exhausted Out of Canal After
Heroic Feat.

London.-A thrilling story Of boys
bravery Is reported from Birmingham,
Jennie Moran. aged Is. came out OF
her house in Elton road and threw a
note to youth Of the same age nam
ed William Bednall. saying, Give this
to mother"
Something told me to follow her"
said BedDall. The girl ran across
some fields toward the canal, with
Bednall in pursuit, and when she
reached the water she jumped into
the middle OF the canal 1t was dark
at the time.
Though Bednall was not very ex-
perienced swimmer. having only
learned to swim last year, and despite
the fact that he was handicapped by
his heavy corduroy trousers and rail-
way boots, he did not hesitate mo-
ment.
Diving into the canal, he swiftly
reached the side of the drowning girl
and brought her up on his back. Then
he svan with her to the bank.
There a heroic fight for the girls
life began. Describing it. Bednall
said:
II called to a passing man for help.
but he took no notice The girl twist
ed round off my back and then grip.
ped hold of me by the right shoulder.
Fortunately was wearing a. thin shirt
and this broke away and pushed her
from me and rose to the surface.
"She drew me under the water twice
and I felt quite exhausted and deg
paired Of getting out. but in the end I
got to the bank"
The girls body was recovered later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
TOTS EAT SNOWsALLS; DIE
ch;Idr-,1 Of J. w. Connor o. Pittsburg
Dead; Stcmachs Found
Frozen.

Pitisburg.-Two children OF James
W Counor OF the pittGburg branch Of
the United States internal revenue
service. are dead at their homes IN
Knoxville. The result OF eating SNOW
balls few days ago. AT the hospltai
il was stated that the stomacns OF
the tots had been frozen and that
peritoDitis had resulted.
The boy complained OF acute pains
and his mother. thinking it was onl!
q Juvenile ailmcni. administered stint
ulants before q physician WAS called.
He died soon after The girl also
cried in pain and il was LOO late to
save her life when il was discovered
that she too had eaten snowballs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
HARD TO HOLD MAN IN JAIL
Prisoner Small Enough to Squeeze
Out Between Bars in Oregon
Lookup. but a Fighter.

Portland. Ore.-C. F. Wilson, four
and a half feet tall. FIVE inches
through. and weighing ninety pounds
in addition to thrashing lS0-pound
logger and punching one Of the larS
est policemen on the force in the eye
capped the climax OF his performances
by squeezing out between the bars OF
mis- cell in the city hall Jailer Web
ster was at loss what TO do with
his diu,inutire prisoner until he die
covered an old cell with the bars Ies1
than Ave inches apart. Wilson is now
inhabiting this cell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Fallen From Hiqh Estate.

Man has wandered SO far away
from the path Of rcctitude in diet that
he mas lost his instructive guide. His
sense OF smell is nearly gone. His
taste is perverted He has lost his
horse sense" or monkey sense. and
is left 10 wander in a wilderness OF
ignorance and disease. His only hope
seems to be to sit humbly at the iect
Ct a wise ape and learn the difference
between food and poisons.-Good
Health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
ScIenium for BURGLAR Alarms,

The property OF seleu1um OF becom-
ing conducting to electricity when ex-
posed 10 light is to be made use OF
for tho construction Of burglar alarms.
4 scl2nium cell is inserted in an or
,iinary electric circuit comprising a
bell and a battery. During the day
The cell is kept covered sheltered from
the light, At night the cover is re-
moved. Any light then falling upon
The coll closes the circuit and sounds
the alarm bell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Australia's TaIIest Tree.

The tallest tree ir Australia is
probably one of the eucalyptus amyg-
dalina regnan species, which was
found some time ago OH a spur Of
Mount Baw Baw. in Gippsland. Vic
iorian experts now have ascertained
the height of the tree to be 326 feet
! inch. It's girth at 6 feet from the
ground is % feet inches. 4 tree
of the same species discovered at
Neerim, also in Gippsland. while only
227 feet high. has a girth Of So feet Z
inches at feet from the ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
MODEL MADE UP IN TWEED
Soft, Fine Material Should Be Select
ed for This Smart, Though
Severely Simple Style

A soft fine tweed is selected Tor
our model, which is smart and simple
in style. and has the skirt cut to ut
plainly round the hips it is trimmed
at foot by deep band OF plain cloth
to match the check in the, material;
the upper part is shaped up in front
and has the edge turned in and laid
over the lower: row Of stitching IN
silk is worked at edge.
The bodice has piece 81 The CLOTH
let in at center Of front and back;
material straps piped with the cloth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Where the Rain Goes.

All the rain that DcrColales down
into the earth comes 10 the surface
again somewhere. 1t goes down until
it meets rock, through which IL CAN
not pass. and as more water is conf
ing down and pressing upon il, it has
TO find a way 10 escape TO the sur
face. In this underground trip it. takes
up from rocks the salts that are use
full 10 the life Of plants and animals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Share Life Of Apes.

As n modern example Of an ALSO
luLciy primitive race OF people, Prof
". VOlz Of Brcslau university has
brought TO notice the Kubus, who arc
completely isolated in the forest in
terror Of Sumatra. They share the
life and habits OF the apes In the
same forest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Cure for Dime Novel Reading

II WAS asked recently what could
bn done 10 stop hoys from reading
dime novels, and the reply OF one OBJ
server was: Teach dime novels In
the same way that You do English in
the high schools and that will soon
stop it," ! know one or two young
folks who vii! never read Scott, be-
cause lvanh0e was taken up as a
school subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Sane Philosophy.

About the sanest philosophy any
woman can have is to aim to make the
most Of each day. as it comes along
and not borrow trouble from the lu'
ture or bcmoan the rcgrctGul past. 20
through each day with d determination
TO make it just rs useful, cheerful and
helpful as possible. If you live out
this belief your life cannot help but be
successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

are taken over shoulders at the edge
nf yoke. which is Of lace 10 match I'M
rler.slee-es: the over.sleeres have
straps piped with cloth sewn on the
outside
Hat Of stretched satin to match
cloth, swathed in lighter coloreo
nipon and trimmed at side with a
feather mount.
Materials required: So yards tweed
Is inches wide. ~ yard cloth At
inches wide, Il yard lace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
CLASSIFIED ADS.
Rates
SPECIAL NOTICES
a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.

THE new terminal building OF the
i Pennsylvania Railroad, to he erect
cd at 18th aud New York Avenue, Wash
in.ton. ID. c.. will call for tho employ
mcnl Of hundreds Of young men. Now
is the time topreparc for these posi- tons
and become eXpc' LslcnoSrpherS, type
writer's and clerks.
Our course is complete N every de-
tail for this liue Of work. Day sessions
daily from :! TO !. Night sessions { 10 ..
Rates Oh application. Phone NJ 250s.
THE DRILLERN,
rcbii L. 10 100 New Iorl, Ave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Odd Method of Spite.

4 man in Tcmcsvar Hungary, who
was summoned the other day for as
saulting a neighbor, pleaded that the
latter used 10 spite him BY buying
new hat for his wife every month. 20
that he was Obliged 10 do the same for
his own wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Discrepancy Somewhere.

Aviators are popularity supposed to
be men of iron nerve and perfect phy-
steal condition. Yet the great We
drines was rejected for military sery-
ice ON account OF. physical shortcom-
Ings aud a special arrangement has
had to be made by which his services
as an aviator might be utilized dur
ing the French maneTvers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Outlook for Fancy Iahnts

Fancy jabots on the cascade order
and the fat types, some suggesting
ooTs. are expected TO be in demand,
says the Dry Goods Economist. These
Viii be produced in attractive laces
tnaf will suit them for weary Will sim.
pie dressy waists and dresses. These
like the side frills and fat revscs.
will be shown separate and attached
TO. STOCK collars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Picknockct Srccialist.

The ago o. spc2ialism. A pickpock-
ri who was arrested in Paris last
week mentioned thar he only oxer-
csed his profession on the Irresistible
pockets nj pcrsons watching an aero
plauc.--PunCh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
Varnis:, for Straw Suitcascs.

A coat Of white varnish applied TO
strawmaitinC sritcascs and shopping
bags much improves 'ir looks and
usefulness. The varniSh causes them
TO shed water and makes them wa
terprooi.-Naiional Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
His Dream Came True.

Rockford Ill.-Glenn Stochman
dreamed that bis step-father, Sol
Hayes. shot and killed himself. Next
day he received a message that in
formed him his dream had come true,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
FOR SALE

EDR SALE.--2 desirable north Wash,
L ington street HOUSES. In order
Ia close The estate, the owners have
authorized me to sell these properties
Nos. 2l--2l0, at bargain price, For per
mission to inspect aud particn lars apply
ut once to ROBT. ELLIOTT, exclusive
agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

ALL persons having claims against
"A tho estate Of J. D. stanton. deccas-
rd, are requested to present them d'tiy
certified to tho undersigned for pay
mcnt and all persons VINO arc indebted
to sail estate arr hereby noltlch 10
promptly settle the S;llrlc.
-. WORTH STANTON,
jan - lnlO Cor Lee ana Nollc @'h'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT. - HOUSE Ill Cameron
L street. all modern improvements,
now occupied by Mr. Harry Bevclcy,
possession MAY ist Apply I. &. Howard
4O7 south Washington street.
rebl3 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
cretonne Covered Frames.

CretoHne covered picture frames for
bedrooms are easily made. When Sc
,ectins YOUR cretonne purchase piece
with colors that harmonic with the
furnishings in your bedroom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

THE annual meeting Of the stock
l. holders ofthe WoodIey Apartment
House Company will be held al the
Office Of Gardner l.. Boothe, esu., Alex
audria National Bank Building, Alex
andria. Va, OH Monday, February -.
1872, at o'clock p. III
Il. w. PARKER. 5 ccre tary.
rcbi9 til
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

L holders OF the Plrkwood Apart
mcut House Com pany, Incorporated
will he hcldat the office Of GardnrrL.
Roothc, esq, Alexandria National Bank
Building. Alexandria, Virginia on
Monday, February Vi. 19l., ut 2.ij o clock
y. IN.
L. w. PARKER, Secretary
Iebl1 tit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

THE annual meeting OF the stock
i holders Of the Airy View Apart
mcnt House Company, incorporated,
will he held 1T The Office of Gardner l..
Bootllc. csu., Alexandria Mali onal Bank
Building, Alexandria. Va. oil Monday,
February ~. l9I2. ut 10 o'clock l.. III.
Is. w. PARKER Secretary.
rrJlS til
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
SVorjd Pr Great SteD in Advance.

Would &c Great Step in Advance.
Confidence between employer and
employed would not only solve the so,
cial problem. but would rid is Of a
great many evils in existence at the
prcGcut day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
EiY.s Keen EYesidilt.

IT. has been estimated That the eye
OF fly can discern an object one
five-mil!ionth Of an inch in diameter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

HAVING qualified as administrators
II fthc estate of JOHN W. HI 'Eh
deceased all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified To
present same duly verified TO me Tor
settlement and I'LL pcrsous Indebted to
said estate arc hereby notified 10 make
prompt payment Of such Indebtedness
TO me.
MRS. EVA l.. RILEY, Administrators.
IeIi;oL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

HAVING qua lifted US administrator
II Of the estate Of CARLlN j.. CAMP
BELL. decreased. I'LL persons having
clai ms against said estate are hereby
no tilted to present same duly verified 10
me for payment, and all pcrsons indcbt-
e to said estate arc hereby notified To
make settlement Of such indebtedness
to me. w NJ j. WiLhlNS.
feb1 I0L Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

THE annual meeting Of the stock
l. holders of the Julius Hamburger
Furniture and Carpet Company Tor the
election of officers and other business
that uI;ly come before il, Will be belh III
Hotel l'cischimann. AIcxan drIa, Nir-
giui:l. on Monday, February -, E'l@, Ill
500 clock p. IN.
f.bIi TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
The Workers.

Did d musician Of note score your
ppera?'
No; ths critics did"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

One of the joys OF Friendship.
II is the real joy OF friendship that
one NAV think out logd to friepd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14

or and sister throw snasmS If he sug-
gests malrimony for himself and the
whole family has Mysteries, so don
understand YOU
'I'd just love to sec you married.
Jimmy" his sister declared. eagerly.
Honestly! Nothing would please me
more than to have you pick out the
right sort Of girl and settle down in
Your own comfortable little home
Think how nice it would be for me
TO have a sister and what fun she and
] could have together and how glad
| would be for yOu-
"Wonld you really feel that way
sis?" the young man asked. with in
terest. Il hadn't any idea! thought
you'd cut up a. terrible row if [ did
such a thing,"N
That's all you know about me.
Jimmy" his sister insisted, swcetly.
"You don't appreciate the depth Of
my affection in the least! Why,
would be a selfish, horrid creature il
T didn't want you to DO happy!
can't imagine why you should have
got such IN idea in your head. And
you're such an ali around fine boy
too, that you deserve a mighty fino
girl. let nc tell vou!"
az am astonishcd." declared the
Young man. seriously. "Ail these rev
claiinns arc overwhelming. Particu'
larry after the years Of sistcrly 'oc'
lures On which 7 havo been brought
up! I thank YOU"
ooh, be- mean If yOu want TO-" said
his sister. "Only I hope you'll be on
your best behavior the next two weeks
because I have a guest coming. OF
course. T don't expect you 70 give mp
Your engagements to help me ont:
but If YOU could find time 10 he III.
tlc nice 10 Harriet I'd be obliged
You've heard me talk OF hcr-tall and
q raving beauty and tine family has
heaps of money and she refused a
millionaire the year she
81 see it ALL" said Inc young WON
ans brother. "You want me TO fal!
in love with Harriet and marry herr.
"Now. jimmy protested his sis
tor. How absurd Of You, rs
though [ didn't think you could man
age your own affairs without my
help, You'll be perfectly crazy about
her complexion and she is the swcct'
est-but T wouldn't have yon think
not for the worlds, that J had any
notion like that in mind was just
speaking in the abstract. lust in 4
general way. You are such Il sus
picous person."
81 Sec" said her brother, searching
ont his dress muff1cr. at is merely
that you feel it. is time iGr me n
marry and settle down and You have
no ulterIor motivcs-you'd be perfect
~ happy if you could be sure that
I was happy-is that it,"
cor course" said his sister Tin
surprised that you could think any
thing else. Harriet certainly has n
way with her. And they have I don :
know how many automobiles aud 4
place on Long Island and she'd br
the lnvelicst sort Of q girl 10 have in
the fam"
"You dom know how relieved !
am" interrupted the young man.
reaching ~ for mis- silk hat box. 'to
fine you have such warm hearted
sympathy ana so much interest in ny
future It makes it easier 10 toll
you that I've Just got engaged 10
Marion Brooks-the one We went 70
school with"
flames Henri! Ward" -aSped his
sister. as she fumbed for he" hand.
kerchef "That girl, That insiEniii-
cant, DOOR as poverty. ordinary girl.
when-and T don't sec why you want
TO get married anyhow-areD't you
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-14
It Made A
Difference

Here" burst out the young man
suspiciously after his sister had knock
ed at his door the sixth time to AK
il there wasn't something she could
do 10 help him get ready for the party
to which he was going. whats the
matter, anyhow, EN-? Do you think
I'm so decrepit that I'm not able any
longer to attire myself or is it that you
love me so you can't keep away from
me-"
81 think you're horrid and rude"
said the young mans sister, opening
the door and entering. "Of course I'm
fond OF you, Jimmy. Ponder than you
realize. l always have your best in
terests at heart
as it touch?" he asked surprised,
~. so soon after the holidays, too
"Jimmy," said his sister. seating her
self and shaking her head at him sor-
rowfully, you haven't bit of senSl-
ment or any of the finer emotions,
have YOU? I don't want thing! |
Just wanted to talk to you. Why don't
you get married."
The young man laid down the
clothes brush he was using and, lean
ing toward her. stared. Don't you
feel well?" he asked with solicitudc
in his voice.
"Do you think you are fuuny?" she
asked, Indignantly.
Mostly" said the young man. going
on with his brushing. "a fellows moth.
or and sister throw spasms II he sug-
sests malrimony for himself and tho
whole family has Mysteries, so don I
understand YOU
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-13
FRENCHMAN WANTS
TOLL NATTER SETTLED
Son of Former President Of France
Says Size Of Panama Charges May
Determine Foreign Trade.

New York, Jan. 12.-Claude Cashier
Perier, son of former president of
France, who has been in this country
for three months, will leave New York
in few days to visit the principal
ports of the United States. He has
been commissioned to make investiga-
tions to determine what effect the
opening of the Panama canal will pro-
duce in regard to the trade of France.
M. Casimer-Perier will visit Calves
ton, New Orleans, Mobile, San Diego,
San Pedro, San Francisco, Tacoma,
Portland, Seattle, Van Couver, the
canal zone and the West Indies.
whether France can operate
through the canal will depend of
course, on the canal tolls and the cost
of COAL" he said. "If there is a canal
charge Of say 81 ton, believe that a
good share of the foreign trade will be
driven away. I think 1t is OF the ut
most Importance that this question of
tolls be settled at once. The open
ing of the canal means a development
of trade and the steamship lines can
not build vessels to meet this condi-
ton until they 'snow the canal charges
and SO can figure on the cost of opera
tion."