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A MARVELLOUS UNDERTAKING

DO our readers know that the New
York barge canal. which Is being con
structed az a cost OF si27.S00.000. as
an engineering problem. Is more diffi.
cult than the Panama canal. and that
the work Is hurrying on to compile
ton? As the crow fies the canal ex'
tends over a territory OF s53 miles,
but as It connects numerous lakes
and rivers the distance covers a much
large rarea. Il connects the cities OF
Troy. Utica. Rome. Syracuse. Roches'
ter and Buffalo. The Waterways and
Commerce Magazine says:
THE improving of the canal sys
TEN along the lines which are now
being carried out consists In the en-.
largement of the Erie. the oswego'
the Cayuga and Seneca and the Cham.
plain In addition there are several
spurs. one to Syracuse. one TO Ro.
chester and and one each az the heads
Of Cayuga and Seneca lakes. Ia
round numbers these waterways eN
tend over a length Of SO miles. This
distance includes 80 miles In Oneida,
Onandaga. Cayuga and Seneca lakes.
n Lake Champaign. with It's 100 miles
OF length and the Hudson river. with
its 100 miles be added Il makes the
total canal system 7eo miles. which Is
the internal navigation FOR boats ct
barge canal dimensions OF this total
20 per cent viii be- IN lake or river
channel where greater speed can be
maintained than In restricted artih.
clal channels. for the barge canal Il
dlsflnctlyeiy river canaiixaiion
scheme. natural streams and lakes
being utilized wherever available"
What are ve doine IN Florida IN
the way Of connectlng eur lakes and
rivers b. a system Of canals u the
general government does act Do 4
the state Wlll stand h ts oen lishl
rot 10 follow ths example q New
Work and do n wiihoat federal aid
ID q time 90 aef bus2
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-10-31

lawyers, the same as doctors, some
'mes disagree. There is a general
|Nsaereement between bench and bar
II 70 the exact status OF Pinellas
'punty In the matter of the late wet
d dry election. The circuit Judge
"a set aside the election on the
rounds that Il was illegal for the rea'
On that all the statutory provisions
lseFe not carried out In the call for
~ election. Now, some of the law.
yrs claim that the courts decision
N'llhed the whole proceedings, and
~ the county the same as II an cleo
aon had never been called, while
speFs claim that It only nullihed
~ose portions touched upon, and as
= election was held, though illigal,
.'osher election cannot be called
f''aln period OF two years.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-10-31
BODIES OF f32 VICTIMS HAVE
SEEM REMOVED FROM NINE

Dawson. y. A.. Oct. 21--The bod
les Of one hundred and thirty.two vic
tins who we're entombed BY an ex
ploslon IN the stag Canon mine last
week have been removed and buried
az most q the large number Of bod
Sea recovered we're IN such a deeom
posed condition that they could not
- shipped
The government experts VIII ~
maln here tor three weeks longer Il
az effort 10 learn the canse % the ex
ploalon. Al danger from Gre Il nov
PASSED
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NATIONAL RIVERS AND HAR.
BORIS CONVENTION IN
WASHINGTON

In view OF the agitation going on
no, only IN the United states. but n
European countries as well. over the
free toll provision OF the Panama ca
nal bill. and the Ave per cent rebate
given ships flying the American faa
and engaged in the foreign trade. a.
provided In the Underwo0d-SimmO
tariff bill. the forthcoming convention
OF the National Rivers and Harbors
Congress, which Is 20 be held In that
city December 8. I and 5 next. gives
promise OF being the liyeliest conven.
ton ia lis history And as President
Wilson viii deliver the opening ad.
dress. those In charge OF arrange
ments' for the convention are looking
forward with keen interest to the DO.
sltion which the chief executive will
take ON matters relating 10 waterway
Improvement and their relation to the
subject OF transportation
While the program for the eonven.
ton has not been finally made up, but
for variety and scope Il will compare
favorably with the program OF pre-
oedIng conventions. In addition TO
President Wilson. Secretary OF War
Garrison. under whose direction the
board OF engineers. charged with riy-
er and harbor work. perform their
functions. will have n most important
place on the program.
The Dominion government will be
represented by Hon. John u. Hazen,
minister OF marine and fisheries ana
minister OF naval service. who has
been especially designated by the pre-
mier. Hon. Robert Laird Borden, 10
represent our Sister OF the SHOWS
at the coming convention. Al least
one. and perhaps two of the ambassa.
doris from foreign countries will tell
OF the development of ports and rivers
by their governments.
Now that the board OF engineers.
through its late chief, General Bixby.
has recommended the purchase Of the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal as
part OF the scheme for an inland wa
terway from New England 10 the
Florida Keys. considerable attention
will be paid 70 that project. which Is
now under course OF construction.
Representative John II. Small of
North Carolina will address the con.
vention on some features Of the At
lantic Deeper Waterway, while Rep
resentative J. Hampton Moore will de.
liver an illustrated lecture on the
whole subject
senator Fletcher Of Florida and
Representative Burgess OF Texas will
tell Of the waterways along the gulf
coast from the Mississippi to the Al.
lantic and TO the Rio Grande. respect.
lively.
Two evening sessions have been ar
ranged for. one OF which will be la.
dies night. Mrs. Sarah willard Stout.
president OF the Woman's National
Rivers and Harbors Congress. viii
preside and also make an address.
Another speaker will be a representa-
tive of the General Federation Of wo-
mems Clubs. and an interesting inno'
walton at this session will be an II.
Illustrated lecture by Mrs. Agnes
Greene Foster OF Chicago. on some
wondrous Waterways" Mrs. Foster
is not only an authoress OF note, but
a traveller as well.
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WAR;

ar Is necessary. II such an insti
On did exist there would be
profess patriots. no pension
ads, no r. sion attorneys. none OF
any thil which most constitute
ar cont tions to higher clylliza.
ion,
War .imuIates manufacturers
There Y i'd be little outlet for spoil.
ed beer artificial arms and legs. pa.
per-so'' shoes, shoddy army cloth
or ar ,'~plate slightly spoiled IN the
MAXI, without H.
W. stimulates invention. As soon
a SC type of ship or of a gun Is &C.
cep'"' and used by a government. In.
ge' as inventors devise another.
W h must of necessity. supereede
III last one.
ar improves the breed OF horses
other animals almost as much as
0rse racing. Il improves the breed
men the same way. That Is. by
Hing them off and making room for
others.
War is boon to finance. II neces.
states the floating of great bond l..
sues to the huge resultant profit Of
Woodworking financlers. and nobody
is hurt by this because posterity must
pay the bills.
War stimulates patriotism. The
hobo in the alley or marching along
the railroad tracks would never know
that the Star Spangled Banner Is the
national anthem, but for the fact that
it is sung and played everywhere ia
war time. II also causes the blood OF
the young to Jingle so that they do
the bidding of other. 'craftier and
wiser men. and shed that blood so
that these older, craftier and wiser
may. profit. Patriotism OF this sort Is
wonderful and essential thing In
nation.
War is splendid thing for chart
ties. 1t provides inmates for the or
phan asylum. the soldiers homes, the
homes for decayed widows and other
elemosynary institutions.
War is a refuge for statesmen IN
distress. It has helped many a one
out of difficulties which could not be
escaped in any other way.
War is remarkable tonic for the
imagination, and the result often Is
that young men are saved from hum
drum lives in the trades and profess
sions and enabled TO live OF their
country-or some other country.
War induces fine contempt for
blood and suffering especially other
peoples blood and suffering. Il Is,
therefore. manly and courage.inducing
and becoming to stalwart nation
and race.
War Is not only admirable In itself
but It has remarkably excellent con-
sequences. because almost every war
il followed by a train OF other wars
caused by 1t.
War is humane. Men engaged In II
become Injured to the sight of human
suffering, with the result that they
become as soft-hearted as possible;
Just as steer-slaughterers are well
known to be most considerate of the
suffering OF dumb beasts.
Therefore, great is war! Long
may 1t continued Long may II reduce
the population and maintain the issu'
ance of safe securities by nations
whose credit is good! Long may II
demand armament and guns and
ships, for of all of these things the
modern industrial fabric Is woven
Frank Emerich, in Life.
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We do not like the laps because
they are too frugal and Industrious
and We do not like the negroes be
cause they are not so industrious and
frugal Still, We had rather bear the
Ills we have than rush into those We
wot not OF.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-10-31

Representative Walker OF Georgia
has introduced bin in congress TO
appropriate 100000 for the use of the
department of agriculture in expert.
ments 20 improve the seed and Guilt
walton OF Sea Island cotton in South
Carolina. Georgia and Florida
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-10-31

All the enterprise is not confined
20 the United States. A new Cana
dian daily printed at Montreal. Can
ada, signalized its initial number by
having q carried to Ottawa by aero
plane.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-10-31

The weather bulletin. issued from
Washington. says that the foods in
the west last year are estimated "a
have cost $4,000. 900.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-10-31

Governor Cole niease will attend
ne Waterways Convention he Jack.
soaxllle nexi monih.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
MAY LET TRAVELLING
MEN VOTE when
ON ROAD
Sentinel Special Service.

Sentinel Special Service.
Denver, March 17.-The house has
finally passed a bill in which every
railroad man and commercial travel
er in the state is very much interest
ed. 1t was introduced by Editor Dali
ley of Aspen and provides for allow
ing voters to cast their ballots at any
state election wherever they happen
to be on the day of election by COM
plying with certain requirements.
1t is only necessary to have a GER
tificate of registration from the home
precinct officers in order to vote out
side a home precinct under the bill
The home candidates may be written
III the ballot, which is forwarded TO
the county clerk of the home county
by the county clerk OF the county in
which the ballot is cast. The law is
practically the same as that passed
in Kansas. Its workings have proved
entirely satisfactory in that state, ac-
cording to Representative Daley.
who has Investigated its operations
there.
Every precaution has been taken
by the introducer of the bill to have
it in such shape as to prevent fraud !;
and the belief is that it will be
passed by the senate.
The railroad men and travelling
men have earnestly requested the leg
islature to enact the bill, as they feel
the need of it because the nature of
their business takes them from their
home precinct practically all the time
on election days
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Sui.Drisp pnrfv

Saturday evening delightful sur
Prise party was successfully planned
and carried out on Mr.. c. NJ. CARRIER.
1t being his birthday. The evening
was a delightful one and all present
expressed their delight in words of
appreciation to their hostesses, Mrs.
c, NJ. CARRIER and two daughters,
Ethel and Lucy.
Music, games and readings were
enjoyable features of the evening.
One event of the evening was the
surprise sack fixed up by the
guests. II was the source of much
amusement
The surprise was a successful one,
as Mrs CARRIER had engaged her hus-
band to go to the show with her and
upon returning the house was all
dark. Mr.. CARRIER came in first and
turned on light and to his surprise
the room was packed with friends.
neighbors and relatives. During the
evening a dainty two-course lunch
was served and at a late hour the
guests departed wishing Mr. CARRIER
many happy returns of the day.
Those present We're: Mr. and
Mrs. Archie Weir and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Winton and Juanita
Ninton. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Oakes and
children. Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers and
Elmer Chalmers. Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
lard, Mrs. Cowden and children. Mrs
Jane Woodruff, MIR. Chester Davis.
Mr. Elmer Ramsey and Mr.. Guy and
Roy CARRIER
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17

gerry Reed. that when she grew up
and had learned to twist her brown
locks into knot on the top of her
head, and knew how to manage
trains. that she would give her the
biggest. brightest ball any Colorado
girl had ever had And, true to her
word, on the evening of April 2.
Mrs. Stoiber-Rood win open the por-
tails of her magnificent home-Stoi-
berhof-to Denver society for n
brilliant ball which will surpass any
thing that has ever been given in
Denver.
1t win be the first and last time
that Mrs. Stoiber-Rood will preside
over a formal and elaborate function
in the mansion. for few days after
the ball she will hand the keys over
to the Werner Y. Reeds. parents of
Miss Margery, who will make her
bow to Denver society amid such
splendor.
Denver has certainly received the
Reeds-who returned from Europe
about three months ago-with open
arms. Even Lent saw no Stacking Of
the social merry -go-round, with them
on the front seats. During the last
fortnight they were so royalty enter
tanned that only once did they have
an opportunity to dine en- .famille.-
Denver Times.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas, Our Heavenly Father
has seen proper in His all-wise wis
dom to remove from our midst our
beloved Brother Golden f. Reese,
and
Whereas, We deeply grieve the Sc
we're loss Of our brother'and take this
means of expressing our sorrow and
sympathy to the bereaved relatives;
therefore, be it,
Resolved. That we as individual
members of the Grand Junction
Turn Verein and the society as n
whole hereby express our deepest
woe and sympathy to the family of
our departed brother, and be it
further
Resolved. That copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes of this society and published in
the daily papers of this city.
II. G. van der WE'RE.
w. w. CHANDLER.
CHARLES e. COLE,
i3it Commit
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Another Attractive Entertainment al
Appleton Next Friday.

The progressive Appleton school
has already planned another of theii
delightful entertainments, which are
being given for the raising of money
for the piano fund This neNt affair
viii take place next Friday night, and
the principal feature of the program
will be "Travelogue" by Mrs. Col
lier-Burke of The Old West" Mrs
Burke Will illustrate her talks with
her own stereopticon views, which
consist of some very rare pictures OF
the days and scenes of the old west
and frontier days. Mrs. Burke will
also give two impersonations and this
feature alone is sufficient to insure
the success of the entertainment
Mrs. Burke's ability as an entertain
er is well known.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Vogue for Net.

One of the latest novelties among
the lovely laces, and the dainty robes
of broderie Anglaise for the slender
pocketbook is the coarse net. The
wardrobe can have nothing prettier
than one of the pretty slips of string
oolored fishermans net and lace. The
coarse net may be mounted over n
color but it is really smartest when
its foundation is of the same tone,
and this serves as a relief for last
summers washed out gown. The
trimming must be heavy Venetian
or guipure of filet lace, and there
may be a girdle of black or colored
ribbon.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Mr.. and Mrs. Eichinger viii Enter
tain Mt St pntrick's PARTY

This evening the attractive coun-
try home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eichinger
on First Fruit Ridge will be the
scene of a delightful social gather
ing of the neighbors, who are to be
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs Eichin-
ger at an enjoyable evening at cards.
Many pretty little features. sug-
gestive cf st. Patrick's day. will be
noticeable in the decorations and in
the tempting menu of the late sup
per which will be served after the
card games, of progressive high five
and the popular game of chrochinole
which will also have place in the
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
McAdoo Tells Job
Hunters to Get
Out; Has no Time
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, March 171The first
sequel to the presidents determine
tion to refer officeseekers to the cab
met members came teday when Sec
retary McAdoo announced that he
would be compelled to decline to re-
ceive personal applications for Of
flee.
81 have tried it for ten days. he
said, "and find that it leaves no
chance to attend to important public
business. -
He added that written applications
would receive careful attention.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Woman's Club Tomorrow.

The Woman's club will meet to-
morrow afternoon at the Y. NJ. c.
A. in an open meeting. The sociology
committee will be in charge of the
program under the direction of Mrs.
j. Freeman Cox. The program will
be as follows:
The Institutional Church"-Mrs.
j. NJ. p. Martin.
THE School Plant as Social
Center'-Mrs. j. Monroe Stewart.
Discussion. led by Mrs. j. N. Neeb
Reading, "Pippa Passes" by Mrs.
L. Il. Lytle.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
CENTRAL AMERICANS FAVOR
PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE As
EXPRESSED TOWARD THEM

Washington, March 17-President
Wilson'S statement of the attitude of
MS administration toward Latin
American affairs was received in a
friendly spirit by the Central and
south American diplomats here. The
opinion among them prevailed that
the Wilson policy would discounte
nance lawless revolutions and would
encourage the growth of friendly re-
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
SrrinI Iirillny.

The ladies of G. A. r. circle No. 2S
are planning another of their famous
Toe socials for Friday afternoon. At
the same time the circle will cele-
bratc its third anniversary in this
city Mrs. y. f. Jay and Miss Mar
guerite Marquis have prominent pla-
ces on the program.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
VIII Have Prof. shaffer's Orchestra

The young ladies on the music
committee have announced that the
music for their big Easter Monday
ball will be furnished by Prof. Shaf-
fer with a five-pieee orchestra. Spe-
cial music has been secured for the
occasion and all of the very latest
and most popular dance music will
appear on the programs, which are
being printed today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Endeavorers TO banquet.

The Presbyterian z Christian En-
deavor society Will hold its annual
banquet at the church bungalow on
March 2S. Reports will be read from
the officers and committees and new
executives will be named for the com
ing year big time is assured all
who attend.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Guests of Prof. and Mrs. 4. n. Cole.

Prof and Mrs. Z L. Cole enter
tanned few friends yesterday at
their hospitable home in the Apple
ton district at dinner. the guests be-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Page and
Mr.. and Mrs. b. C. Fox of Orchard
Mesa. DR.. and Mrs. ii. S. Day of
Grand Junction and Mr.. and Mrs. r..
II. Arms of the Appleton section. 1t
was "A most enjoyable occasion.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Pythinn Sisters Drill Team

The Pythian Sisters drill team will
meet tonight at Margery hall at the
usual hour for practice and a social
evening will follow with light re-
freshments as one of the attractions
of the program. A number of the
knights will also be present as es-
cOrt
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
win Meet with Mrs. Jorvis.

The first meeting of the Lady
Rowenas Circle" will be held tomor-
row afternoon at the home of Mrs.
r. b. Nelson, 1896 Chipeta avenue.
Every sister archer is cordially in
vited and urged to come out and to
join the circle before the charter is
closeo. Let us all join and show our
brother archers what we-can do.
BY the Lady Rowena.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Washington Buds Discard Corset.

The conservatives in Washington
society. who hold that the cigarette
smoking, bunny-hugging women are
sending society to the bowwows
have another tune to set their wal
TO. 1t is the uncorseted girl. She
arrived in single file last winter; this
season she has come in full battal-
ions
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
POLICE CAPTAINS TESTIFY.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
/. Washington, March 17.-Police
captains who were in charge of Off
GERS on duty at the suffrage parade
March 8 testified today before the
senate investigation of the disorders
accompanying the parade.
Captain Daniel Sullivan said that
he had received orders from Superin-
tendent Sylvester, to keep the road
clear, and obeyed the order to the
best of his ability.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Band Concert.

The Presbyterian Musical club
has announced that'a concert by the
Presbyterian boys band will be held
on March - AT the church. Director
Eilbey has made remarkable pro-
gress with his juvenile organization
until now II is able to provide music
for almost any occasion. The best
bend music obtainable has been Sc
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17

Employers have come to look To
the Wants as the means of summon
ing to them applicants for positions
IN every line Of human endeayor.
skilled specialists. capable helpers
IN the office, store or factory
those who can bear responsibility
and make good in their tasks-ail
seek advancement through Sentinel
Want Ads.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Leo WcIch WefIs.

Announcement has been made of
the wedding of Leo Welch. son of S.
X. Welch and wife of Fruit Ridge.
and Miss Gertrude Jones of Rifle.
They were married yesterday in
Glenwcod Springs and viii reside in
Rifle.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
evenings program

A delightful evening is anticipated
by the following invited guests: Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Litton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. b. Rinearson, MI and Mrs. Robert
A. Orr, Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Hyre, Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses T. Hale, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Cassells, Miss Daisy Brown
and Messrs. J. W Brown and J. f.
Spencer.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Roy Hartnett Returns.

Roy Hartnett returned today from
Salt Lake City, where he is connect
ed wit the Reynolds & Ross Stock
company, playing at the Garrick
theater. He is on a vacation and
will return in a few days. He says
Sam Avery has quit the company.
which now has new talent and num-
bers l5.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17

Mlke-So. Pat. | hear ye're think
IN OF goin' to work on the Panama
Pat-.I am.
Mike-You'll find it very hot down
there-as' much as lis degrees in the
shade, they tell me.
Pat-Well, on don't think I'll he
dom fool enough to work in the
shade all the toime?-Life.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
High SchonI Mnsicnle.

The girls of the high school under
the supervision of Prof. Allen will
give an enjoyable musicale at the
auditorium of the new high school
on next Friday night. The proceeds
will go toward the clearing of the
old debt against the Athletic associa-
tion. These affairs are always i'm
mensely enjoyable and deserve lib
eral patronage.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Liyingstone Program Enioyed

At a largely attended meeting of
the Epworth league in the parlors
of the Methodist church yesterday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock n most en-
joyable Livingstone program was Civ
en-, which was especially interesting
to all present
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Appleton GIee CIub.

There was a most enjoyable meet
ing of the young people of the glee
club of the Appleton school on Satur-
day evening at the home of Miss
Aria Tufly. in that district. which
proved to be a most delightful So
cial affair. There are about twenty
members in the club and the social
features are n particularly attractive
feature of the evening.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
Woodmen TO Celebrate.

Beck cliff Camp No. ~ will dele
brate ST.. Patrick's day this evening
at THAR rooms in Odd Fellows hall.
Guests will be present from Frtiita
and Palisade, and big time is as
sured stao pi'