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the United States, $4,000 miles flow
20 the gulf and toward the Panama
canal
The probability of a democratic
president with a congress favorable
to the presidents political views,
ought 10 put the south in line for
very material river and harbor i'm
provement in the near future, supple
mental 10 that already proposed and
contemplated
The Mississippi to Atlantic Inland
Waterway Association advocates and
works for all legitimate river ana
harbor improv but is specific
ally interested in an inland waterway
from the Mississippi river to the Al
lantic ocean. The project advocated
by mis- association forms an impor-
rant link in the system OF continuous
inland waterways for the United
States. because il connec-s the Mis-
siss!ppl river and the gulf coast with
the Atlantic coast.
Part Of the particular project advo-
Gated by this association is now under
construction, and other parts have
been favorably reported by the engi-
neers. In consideration Of these facts
the officers of the association believe
that a majority or all of the project
will be reported in the next rivers
and harbors bill, if sufficient interest
is manifested on the part of the peo-
pie in the localities affected. Mem
bers of congress from the states in
terested and all waterway advocates
and citizens interested in the general
development Of the country are urg-
ed to be present or send representa-
tives TO the convention TO be held in
Albany.
For information and particulars, ad-
dress Leland J. Henderson, secretary.
Pensacola. Fla.
Yours truly,
D. [. FLETCHER.
President Mississippi to Atlantic In
land Waterway Association.
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AT THE GOSPEL TENT

That there is a plurality Of inhabit-
ed worlds, that Satan was once a sin
less angel who, when he fell. tried 70
conquer all the worlds, but succeed
ed in conquering only this one, that
his dominion over this one will soon
come TO a full end, and that the
heads Of the other worlds hold period
zeal councils in heaven over which
God presides, were some Of the state
ments made last night at the gospel
tent by Carlyle B. Haynes, the evan.
gelist, in his address on The Origin
Work and Destiny of Satan"
The announcement of the subject
had attracted a large attendance to
the meeting, and the great crowd lis,
tened attentively to the speaker The
crowds have become so large at re
cent meetings that the tent has been
greatly enlarged, it now being capable
of seating 1000 people.
In speaking of the origin Of Satan
Mr. Haynes read Isaiah 14:12-17
where Satan is called Lucifer Con
corning the fall of this mighty angel
he read Ezekiel 2S:15-17; and in
speaking OF the plurality of worlds
Mr. Haynes read a number Of passag,
es from the Bible.
On Sunday night Mr. Haynes will
speak on The Great Counterfeit oil
Christianity
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-27
FFvs ANNUAL CONVENTION
% the @ississippi 20 Atlantic Water
Say Association

Pensacola. Fla. Sept. 1. 1912.
TIE hfth annual convention of the
maaos iafi0u j. called to meet in AL.
hans ga October l5-l7-. 1912.
t.eaans waterway advocates of the
sennfrf have been invited TO make
nNfirrsaas
River and harbor improvement
ueaF ard On the gulf coast of the
tnitea states affects r,ore people
$50 Improvement in any other sec
'eA ot fhe country. because the gulf
tssst - nearest 20 the producing
s.aieH 81 tae Union. and because OF
Ne ss."eQ miles OF navigable rivers Of
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-27
HAS A CHERISHED AUTOGRAPH

General Nogi, the japanese hero,
who recently met death at his own
hands, and who. while in Berlin in
the summer of 1911. gave TO Master
Edward K Robinson. student of
the Peddie Institute. Heightstown. \.
j., the only autograph given to an
American boy. Master Robinson. who
IS a son of David Robinson, formerly
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-27

The friends and admirers of DR.
Seaman A. Knapp. who did so much
along the lines of agricultural devel.
opment. are endeavoring TO raise
funds TO erect a monument to his
memory. He aided largely in dewlop.
ing the rice industry in Louisiana
and Texas.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-27

Mr.. Richard Edmonds, editor of the
Manufacturers Record, OF Baltimore
says that $500, 100000 will be need
ed in the next five years in the extern
sion OF our railways.
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Mr.. James j. Hill is contendinz
that IL is within the reach of any
farmer 10 double and treble his crops
who can read and write. Mr.. Hill has
been making some agricultural ex.
perlments, and his experiments have
met with marvellous results.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-27

Summary: Two-base hits, HOFFMAN.
Eubanks, Sacrifice hits, Izlar, Mid
dleton Stolen bases, Gates. Stewart,
Wilks, Barnett. Left on bases, Lake
City ), Abel , Hit by pitched ball,
Cozart, Hoffman. Struck out, by
Wood s, by Abercrombie ). Umpire:
Mr. Hunter
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-09-27


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refused 70 turn
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t ien ~ continued
a4 proseiste anc
ar listen 70 MS
trre aieafs ardent ana
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man dreams OF d
r SAYS
ei dream 81 city
aN4 4l4n stop there ne
a ffrA -ea 20" dream ne
@ *ef Z would De 10
fr pai streets Of the city
Trees 4na grass, and shrub
raeers along he center, toI
e school ards and make
fre afafl aat entlcing instead
ean and repalsive. 10 insti-
seaI3 policy OF municipal
eaa aa.ch would give the
tf emaaenf loFeiiness To this
H Hefei D. services, free OF
~ feu ears ago and as the re-
s eHurfr the legislature ere
af f savannah commission
80 seat have absolute charge Of
the Improvements Dafin contemplate
81 ere ar eas 1ut az The head OF IT,
Tas ae provided that the commits
Haa saa4d hage plenary PAYERS and
fhaf should 81 wholly exempt from
fhe contral - politics
Toaas uanlns dream has come
tfas Asa .onsequence. Savannah is
- masf asautlfal CRY IN the south
ere sfates The strips in the street
senfsrs hass been parked and made
late av many city squares have
hssae tersable beauty spots. the
sshaa. tartx are sermons in estheti-
esm And ne man once derided as
aftaasr. : hailed a. A public bene-
factor
rhsre are m Atlanta many men
ath tt. .s4r4f and tha makings Of a
fnn- +. tt.m Men Of he caliber Of
ere lafs agston Minis. or OF W G..
HAM and these are Illustrations
al ae au.. ,het haze persistentlv
preached he Dar.n creed-who
uaas lraar.pilv give their services
- fse els althout pay Several men
atm. tas lave come forward in the
st rn.. hs.. pu- ~ cost on their
asrs thet have sounded the
uarntrs ~ temporary grades and
haus.-e line 50 eonxes,ed ,raric OF
tsamsas ao..nr school wards Their
uarr.n.s have gone UNDECIDED
aals tn ta.. respect is Atlanta
tshlrs af..r r.t..s around us-we are
taias m.ea with the necessity Of
trarfleaa. r4bIft.nx our civ ~
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19
Who is FINANCING
WOODROW WILSON?
CONTINUED from page u

ported to be 100000. Whose money
was this?
Can you doubt that it came from
Rockefeller interests?
Now, watch the lineup! Oklahoma
divides it's delegation to the National
Convention, between Wilson and
Champ Clark | can understand how
Clark won following in Oklahoma,
but who can explain the coincidence
between Wilson's boom in that state,
and Haskell's campaign for the SEN
ate?
1t would be a national calamity tc
defeat such magnificent statesman as
Senator Owen, with such Standard
Oil crook as Charles Haskell.
Yet Wilson's boom is linked with
Haskell's.
In view of all these facts, how can
you acquit Woodrow Wilson of being
a Wall Street, Standard Oil, and Trust
candidate?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19
AMERICAS COUPLE MARRY
SUNDAY IN ALBANY
Miss Schroeder Bride of Mr..
]. H. ThuPmOnd

The announcement yesterday morn
ing of the marriage of Miss Bertha
Schroeder and Mr. James H. Thur
mond, both of Americas, was of pleas
urable surprise to their many friends
here who, while informed of the en-
gagement, did not expect the mar
riage to be solemnized for two weeks.
Sunday, however, the young couple
went to Albany, where at st. Teresa's
church the rites were sHemnized by
Rev. FIR. C. NJ. Reich. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thurmond were accompanied there by
several friends who witnessed the in
teresting and impressive ceremony
and extended congratulations and
good wishes to the happy couple The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. R Schroeder of this city and a
young lady of many charms and
graces. MIR. Thurmond has position
with the Seaboard railway here and is
very popular as we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

YOUNG MAN, YOUNG WOMAN
Learn telegraphy. 500 operators
wanted now; easy, pleasant work,
SOS to $3.50 a month. Only takes from
three to six months to learn. Call or
write today for particulars. Savan-
nah School of Telegraphy, No. 80
West Broughton St., Savannah, Ga.
2-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19
TEA AT THE COUNTRY
CLUB THIS AFTERNOON

There will be the usual weekly tea
at the Country Club this afternoon
from 4:30 to o'clock. Inasmuch as
the road is now in good shape, it is
probable that there will be large
turnout of the members of the club
and their lady friends. These weekly
teas will increase in popularity with
the advent of spring and will be look
ed forward to with general interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

WANTED-TO do your cleaning,
pressing and repair work on cloth
Work neatly done at reasonable
price. Phone 713. sim
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

WANTED-Two gentlemen, or
couple to occupy delightful furnished
room, Lee street. Address, "Boarders,"
Box 1856, Postoffice. 1926
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Most diseases comes from germs.
Kill the germs and you kill disease
Conkey's NoX-i-cide mixes with water
and kills the germs. For Poultry
men, Stockmen and Housekeepers
Guaranteed by Eldridge Drug Co.
Sun Tues Fri
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mrs. Don Goodman returned to her
home in Macon yesterday after a visit
of few days here, the guest of Mrs.
W. C. Sullivan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. L. H. Kimbrough spent yester-
day here, looking after the interests
of the Atlanta Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Miss Eta Bryant, an attractive and
charming young lady of Triton, is the
guest this week of her sister, Mrs.
George R. Ellis, at her residence on
Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Miss Dot Edwards, of Smithville, is
the guest of Mrs. w. S. Iyey while
spending a few days here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Miss Carrie Moore returned yester-
day to her home in Columbus after
a visit to friends here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

FOR RENT-Two unfurnished
rooms, for light housekeeping; all
conveniences; close in. Address P.
o. Box 1886. 17-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19
TURPIN's WHITE oRPINGToNs-

TURPIN'S WHITE ORPINGTONS-
At brownsville. Savannah Atlanta
and Columbus my birds won eight
firsts, five seconds and four thirds il
the warmest competition. In ordering
eggs or stock from me you can rest
assured you are getting them from
the very best. Eggs SO, S., $40 per Is
Send for 1912 mating list. W. G. Tur-
pin, Box II, Americus, Ga. 23-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mrs. L. C. Griffin, of Leslie, was the
guest of relatives while spending yes
terday here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. Wardlaw Num- came up yester-
day from Huntington, spending the
day here on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

FOR SALE-Complete set of Co
lumbar Cyclopedia; excellent condi-
ton; bargain. Bradley Chester,
Americas, Ga. 1927
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Sketch Club two-letter monogram
stationery just received. See our win
dow display. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

LOST-Gold brooch pearls and
diamonds. Return to Mrs. w. NJ. Har-
per for reward. 17-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Wedding Gifts-the proper kind a,
eBl's The Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

LOST-Pointer dog named Cliff;
riprap stock; white with blue-blaca
spots; IS months old, has brass co..
lar with owners name;. last seen at
Cobb, Ca, March End. Return to F.
G. Beavers or o. M. Hansford and re-
ceive liberal reward. 19-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. w. o. Kinney returned to Ma
con yesterday, after a visit to Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Lanier. Mrs. Kinney will
remain a week here.
Miss Winifred Brooks returned to
Macon yesterday after a pleasant visit
of few days at the home of Mrs. w
C. Sullivan.
Mrs. Frank Gordy and little daugh-
ter, Helen, of Cordele, are guests OF
Mrs. S. NJ. Gordy, on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Misses Marion and Daisy Hit, af-
ter visit to their sister, Mrs. Edward
B. Everett. at her residence on Lee
street, returned to Atlanta yesterday
evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Irving Giddings will return today to
his duties at Mercer University, after
spending two or three days at his
home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Why discard that old hat for a new?
Let us clean and re-block it. Prices
reasonable; all work guaranteed. The
Southern Hatters. Phone 1876. 16-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Neutrality-suspicious. as steno-book
keeper; fifteen years experience, hard
worker, sober and good character APP
ply Box II, Postoffice, Americas. 19-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Miss Hattie Nell Clark, a charming
visitor here for week, the guest of
Miss Clara Willie Prather, returned
to Macon yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

FOR SALE-White Leghorn, R. l. R.
and Ancona baby chicks; also eggs
for setting. B. l.. DeBruyne. 7-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

PEAS FOR SALE-If you want peas
see Frank j. Pane. Att
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

FOR Complete set black
mith, horseshoeing and woodworking
ools, practically new. Cheap to quick
buyer. G. r. or z. T. Anglin. 19-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

WANTED-To insure your property
against loss from cyclone and lorna
does ]. A. Davenport, Agent. 27-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

LOST-Sunday on Lee street or La
mar, pair ladies' rimless gold nose
glasses. with automatic chain and
pin fastener. Return to Dr. E. L.
Carswell for reward. 19-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

LOST-Gold locket with circle chip
diamonds containing photo of lady.
Liberal reward to finder, if returned
to Recorder Office. 19-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

WANTED-You to know | have /
registered bull. Services $3.50. II.
]. Bagley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

BEST SATURDAY CANDY-25c lib.
every day Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

NEW CROP-All kinds garden seed.
Rembert's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

FOR SALE-Pure Cleveland Big
Boil Cotton Seed. These seed have
been improved for years and are as
good as the best. $1.00 per bushel,
f. o. b. cars. ]. Henry Walker. Grit
fin. Ga. 2-13-2m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. C. NJ. Hunter came over yester-
day from Columbus, having business
In Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. Dewitt C. Pickett, of Dawson,
mingled with friends in Americus his
former home, yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mayor J. f. Mathis spent yesterday
in Atlanta, called there upon import
ant business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. Arch McCrea was among the re-
preventative farmers of Sumter here
yesterday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Misses Minnie Harper and May
Summerford, of Leslie, were among
the many fair shoppers spending yes
terday in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mrs. George d. Jones, of DeSoto,
was the guest yesterday of her sister,
Mrs. William NJ. Tullis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mrs. Ralph Newton of Brunswick, is
expected to arrive tomorrow upon a
'isit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
B. Williford, at their home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. c. E. Baldwin, of Oglethorpe,
was a business visitor in Americas
yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr.. S. G. Collins was one of Ella
yille's representative here yesterday
morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mrs. f. M. Hammond, of Atlanta, is
in Americas upon brief visit, ar
irving yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19

Mr. j. H. Mcdowell came over yes
erday from Preston to look after mat
ers of business here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-19
Those Who Come and Go


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .
Sketch Club two-letter monogram
stationery just received. See our win
dow display. Holidays Book Store.
Miss Dot Edwards, of Smithville, is
the guest of Mrs. w. S. Iyey while
spending a few days here.
Mr.. l.. H. Kimbrough spent yester-
day here, looking after the interests
Of the Atlanta Journal.
Mrs. L. C. Griffin, of Leslie, was the
guest of relatives while spending yes
terday here.
Miss Carrie Moore returned yester-
day to her home in Columbus after
visit to friends here.
Miss Eta Bryant, an attractive and
charming young lady of Triton, is the
guest this week of her sister, Mrs
George R. Ellis, at her residence on
Taylor street.
Mr.. C. NJ. Hunter came over yester-
day from Columbus, having business
In Americas.
Mr.. Dewitt C. Pickett, of Dawson,
mingled with friends in Americas, his
former home, yesterday.
Mayor J. f. Mathis spent yesterday
in Atlanta, called there upon import
ant business.
Mrs. George d. Jones, of DeSoto,
was the guest yesterday of her sister,
Mrs. William NJ. Tullis.
Misses Minnie Harper and May
Summerford, of Leslie. were among
the many fair shoppers spending yes
terday in the city.
Mr.. S. C. Collins was one of Ella
ville's representatives here yesterday
morning.
Mr.. j. H. Mcdowell came over yes
erday from Preston to look after mat
ers of business here
| Mrs. f. M. Hammond, of Atlanta, is
IN Americas upon a brief visit, ar
irving yesterday morning.
Mrs. Ralph Newton, of Brunswick, is
| expected to arrive tomorrow upon a
'isit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
B. Williford, at their home here.
Mr.. c. E. Baldwin, of Oglethorpe,
was a business visitor in Americas
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Arch McCrea was among the re-
preventative farmers of Sumter here
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-21
"BROKE, But HAPPY"

After giving away more than So
0OO 900 for bettering education. ID.
X. Pearson announces on his ninety
second birthday that he is broke,
but happy.
Mr.. Pearson, it seems, is living on
a small annuity under the agreement
that interest at the regular rate shall
be paid him on one of his gifts dur
ing his lifetime While this insureS
him enough to live on, Mr.. Pearson
certainly is not wrong in announcing
that he is broke; We believe he has a
right to be- happy.
Others have said that it is dis
grace to die rich: Mr.. Pearson is the
first. so far as We know. with the
courage of such convictions. May
prosperity, health and happiness at
tend him for long time to come,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-21
TOddy'S Anniversaries
Holiday in Texas.

Holiday in Texas.
War declared against Spain. 1898.
John II. Spears, journalist and
author. born 1850.
Battle of San .JacintO. Texas, 1886.
James X. kendrick. clergyman and
educator. president of Vassar Col
lege, born 1921.
Edward T. Cox, geolOgist, a pro-
fessor at the University of Indiana,
born 1921.
George p. Gordon. inventor and
printer. invented the Yankee and
Franklin presses. born 1910.
Henry W. Shaw ("Josh Billings")
humOristhumOrist. born 1918.
Henry X. Bush-BrOwn, sculptor
his Indian Buffalo Hunt" attracted
much attention. born 1851.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-21

hireling villains, how he is secretly
sent in charge of a shrewd and kindly
peasant for refuge and training to
the great abbey-fOrtress O. siouht
St. Michael, how he is again stolen
but revenged and rescued by the sea
itself, and how through his gentle
courtesy and true manliness the
brave little RaOul touches the heart
of his bad kinsman. makes an exceed
ingly absorbing and entertaining
story. The customs of a romantic
day, the character of the people, are
vividly brought out and the mobiles
and peasants-gentie folk and simple
who move through the tale are
portrayed with charm and pictur-
esaueness. (L. c. Page 4 Co. BOs-
ton. $1.25.D
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-21

greatest in point of cost, greatest in
point of cape city, greatest in luxury
but size and strength apparently
do not mean greater safety to pas
sengers. A smaller ship. it is said.
would have weathered the shock of
collision much better.
The Titanic was built to meet de-
mands of speed. of capacity, of lux
ury. 1t could carry $500 persons
and on its first and last voyage car
ried more than 2,2OO passengers. 1t
would seem that such a ship would
take the safest route across the
ocean, that its owners would take
the fewest possible chances, but this
was not the case.
There is a northern and a southern
route across the ocean. At this time
of year the northern route is made
dangerous by floating icebergs, such
as the one the Titanic struck. Nat
urally one would expect the Titanic
to take the southern route. The rea-
son il did not seems to have been
one of time economy The northern
route is quicker and ships are aided
on American trips by the Newfound-
land currents.
The desire of owners. and of pas
sengers as we'll. to save few hours
on the trip over. caused the Titanic
to be sent over the northern route
Government reports had announced
danger to ships from floating ice
bergs. other ships had encountered
them with damaging results, but
ships had taken chances before.
This thing of taking chances with
lives of others is an old and sicken-
ing story.