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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

That part Of the equipment which
could not be utilized was used as bal
last on the Panama Steamship liners
to the extent Of 27.O00 tons and sold
as scrap on the New York market. and
in 1911 the Chicago House Wrecking
company bid in the remainder for the
lump sum Of S215,000.
In the sale the United States re-
ceived GS,SSS shares Of the capital
stock of the Panama Railroad compa-
ny and later bought from individuals
Lip shares for S157, ,l1s.24, giving the
government complete control.
The value Of the French engineering
records and surveys and especially Of
the records kept Of the flow Of the
Chagres river is incalculable because
they could not be duplicated. 1t was
on French records that the estimate
Of the amount Of water to expect from
the isthmian rivers for use in the Ga
tun lake was based.
Congress on April 2. 1904. appfopri-
ated the S10,O00,OO0 which had been
promised In the treaty to the republic
of Panama for the canal zone This.
with the consummation Of the sale by
the French company, cleared the title
to the canal zone, and at 7:30 O'Clock
in the morning Of May Lieutenant
Mark Brooke Of the United States
army formally took over the property
and the territory in the name OF his
government.
The day following President Roose-
Welt announced the appointment OF
John r. Wallace. general manager OF
the Illinois Central railroad, as chief
engineer of the Panama canal, effec-
tive ON June I. He had acknowledged
the national disbelief in governmental
efficiency hy going into private indus
trial life for a canal builder. Mr.. Wal
lnce's SALARY was to be $25,000 an
nually. and the country recognized the
selection as good one.
Upon its return to the United States
the commission began organizing sur
veying and engineering parties for
pioneer work in the canal zone. The
first ship to arrive with such a party
was on May II. the party having at Its
head Major General Davis Of the COM
mission and including Colonel W. @.
Gorgas. chief sanitary officer, and
George r Shanton. who personally
was selected by President Roosevelt
to offlciate rs head Of police Of the
canal zone.
CHAPTER VII.
The Canal Under Wallace.
ANXIETY to dig dirt, the usual
A American desire to get things
done right of. was the. domi-
mating idea in 1904. So, while
Mr.. Wallace kept up the surveying
which would aid in determining the
eenter line of the canal as we'll as the
choice Of type. he also pushed exca-
walton operations In the Culebra cut
rehabilitating old French excavatora
and increasing the working force.
He had found 746 men at work with
hand tools in the Culebra cut. His
6rst inspection convinced him that the
French machinery should be abandon
ed as fast as modern American equip.
ment could be secured. and he express
cd the opinion that two years would
be required for preparations.
It required stout hearts not to quail
before the isthmus of 1904. Not only
The traditional unhealthfulness, but the
| wretched condition Of the railroad aft
lr Htty ysers Of uoucemletHQ2 thi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
Banhupt's Petition for Discharge.
q the matter of
JOHN G. GROVER, In Bankruptcy

In the matter OF
Bankrupt
To the Hon CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
IoHN c. GROVER. OF Stoneham, In the
J County of Oxford. and State of Maine, In
the 10Th day Of MAY. last past. he was duly
aiiudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating TO Bankruptcy; that ne mas duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF proper
~, and has fully complied with AL the require.
ments Of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
by the Court to have full discharge from sll
debts proyable against his estate under said
RsnSrpptcy Acts, except such debts IS ART
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this s7th day Of September, A. ID. 1913
JOHN G. GROVER, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, s.
ON this lth day Of Oct, A. d. 1918. on read
ing the foregoing petition. h Is
mon the same on the i4th day Of Nov. A. d
isls. before said Court AZ Portland. In sail DIS
trict at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon ana that no
lice thereof be published In the OXFORD Demo
crst, newspaper printed IN saia Ds, rars al, 4,
interest. may appear st the said time anu place
and show cause. II any they have, why tns
nrayer of saie petitioner should NOS be granteu
And it Is further ordered by the Court, Ina
,he Clerk shall send by mall TO all known cred
,.srs comics OF said petition and this order, ad
dressed 10 them at their places OF residence ~
stated. u y,aa,
,,hs ssjd Court and the seal thereof, NJ Port
y, Sard IN ssid District on the 4th day OF Oct.
A. ID. 1918. ,.ups r. urwry c,a-.
trns copy of petition and order thereon.
xtfest: JAMES x. HEWEY, Clerk.
U4a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
Inst a Remjndsr,

you must give me credit for max
ing money last" declared the wife.
But don't forget that I make II
flrst," said the husband.-Bunaio EI'
press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

1t is right that we should think we'll
of ourselves, but not too well, because
We may be disappointed in our efforts
to live up to what We thought We were.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

A bunch Of sleek, well-fed calves IT,
the kind of property some farmers over
look when they get to complaining about
hard times and not getting ahead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
dis Compliment.

A Frenchman. on being introduced
to Sir Edwin Landseer. said:
T am most happy to make your
acquaintance. for l am very fond o.
beasts"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
lauaI Note.

Bix-My lawyer tells me have a
strong case. Dix-He probably means
that It IN one that will last for years.
Boston Transcript
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
Poor Guesser.

Patlence-Is VIII good at guessing
games? Patrice-I think not. He said
he guessed I'd learn to love him.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

The foot warmer 10 4 good thing to
have In the buggy or sleigh when you
travel in winter. They cost but little.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

Some men make money by peddling
out their fruit with three-peck bushel
measure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

Some men 60 to town wrapped In fur
coat and mits, and with felt boots on,
while the wife has little on to protect
her. Enough said.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

The way to get people to travel Is to
get reduced rates. The way to get
people to build better homes 10 to take
the taxes of improvements.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural TOPICS
is solicited. Address all communications IT.
landed for this department TO HENRY u
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21

lie chooseth best who chooseth labor
instead Of rest.-Old Saying.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
1913 HAS BEEN
 GREAT YEAR FOR
 YANKEE ATHLETES

Despite the dire predictions mad de for the present year, 1913 has proved to date far from being an uniuclzy period so far as American athletics are concerned. In three international contests the United States has success fully defended both the polo and the canoe cups and regained possession Of the Davis cup in tennis. Three other cup contests remain to. be. decided in the Harnsworth motor boat race, the Palma rifle shooting contest and the sonder yacht com petitions. Should triple defeat be the portion of the United States in these remaining atches-which is unIikely-the recollection of the ster- ling victories in polo and tennis will go far to compensate for the loss of trophies during the autumn months
 The return of the Davis cup. is par 5ticulaFly gratifying to American lawn tennis followers and the prediction is freely made that the bowl is not likely to be won away again within the next few years. The. faith in the future is not without foundation. With the possible exception of base ball, there are more tennis players yielding racQuets than followers of any other sport in this country. Grass clay and asphalt courts are increasing in all parts of the States and the num- Der of players doubling almost yearly. One of the most encouraging signs is the fact that the youngsters are talk ing to the game and learning early the technique, skill and stamina that go to make ranking contenders at the leading tournaments.
 No other nation where tennis Is
 played can show a number of young players of prominence and promise
 equal to the United States. No ten his authority here or abroad will ad- init that either Mclaughlin, Williams or Wallace Johnson has reached his limit as 8 racquet expert. Net this 1 trio were pitted against England's best players, whose ages ranged between | thirty and forty, while NIcLoughliT
 at twenty three is the oldest of the trio which leads in national ranking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
PRESIDENT STILL 32ND DEGREE FAN
 AT THE SCORE BOARD

Washington, Aug. 2o-Not even the tense situation in Mexico du1led Presi- dent Wilson's keen interest in the baseball struggle. it developed, today. After spending a busy day over the Mexican problem, the President last night, suddenly realized he had not learned the scores especially the re- suit of the Washington-C1ev game.
 Let us go and find out" he is re- ported to have said to his physician, pr. Carl Grayson, at the same time reaching for his hat. The two left the White House and stroIled down Pennsylvania, avenue. closely followed by two secret service men,
 The President led the way at a swinging gait to the scoreboard in front of a morning newspaper office and studied the baseball results demo- erattcal1X4 with a. gfoup of other base ball enthusiasts. When he discovered that Washington had defeated Cleve- land after a, 10 inning struggle he smiled his satisfaction and spoke in an inaudible tone to Dr. Grayson.e
 The little group then strolled back in the direction of the White House. The President wore his famous white linen suit and jauntily swung a cane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
ALL CALIFORNIANS
 MEET IN DOUBLES

Newport, R. T., Aug. Greek met Greek on the tennis court, today, when Maurice Mclaughlin, T. c. Bun dy. J. R. strachan and Clarence Grif- fin, all, of California. fought out the national championship in doubles.
 The unprejudiced east sat on the sidelines for the first time since this competition was established e23 years ago. It had little interest in the out come but intense interest inF the ex- hibition by the four well known ex- perts of the Pacific coast. McLough- lin and Bundy, who won the title, last year, were slight favorites over their dininutive opponents, ~Strachan and Griffin It was believed here that the team work of the challengers might offset, the individual prowess of the defenders and several thousand peo- pie gathered about the grandstand court anticipating a couple of hours of the hardest kind of tennis.
 Outside in the other courts the alI- corners contests were continued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20

They are not, however the only young sters who are playing brilliant tennis In Clarence Griffin, John Strachan and William Johnson the Pacific coast has sent east another trio of players still in their teens, who have proved their ability to hold their own and win titles in the biggest tournaments, aside from Newport. Ranked but a few strokes below these embryonic wonders are a host of scholastic. col Iegiate and state champions. who are constantly improving both the speed and form cf their play. From this youthful tennis talent Ghere will be developed during the next few years worthy successors to Larned, Whit man, Wright and Wrenn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20

If an exceptionally good player IS developed. on a ball club he is sure to go by the draft route. The club owner, almost positive that he will lose the player, before the draft sea son arrives, sells him anyway, there by realizing considerabFe5 more. In other words the Eastern Association with all the other leagues in it's class Is a mere Kindergarten, so to speak.
 During the past few weeks perusal of the daily sporting columns shows that this and that player is destined % go higher up, that several of the scouts of the big league clubs have gum shoed into town looking over the ability of the youth and have tipped of their bosses
 Some few of the Eastern association players have been disposed of through Eahe, while more will go via the draft route But does the losing of the star players weaken the team? In some instances it may, but in many instances the manager sets to work again building up the old machine with young tryout material, some of which bud into the star. class, and again are lost to the fold As each spring season rolls around each man Rger has the problem of building an other team. Also he has the task of developing players from the compara- lively raw.
 Probably the clubs that will. be most affected by the draft process will be Rhe New Haven and PittsheEd outfits. Gt is almost certain that New Haven will lose it's crack short stop, Joe Pope. while it is said that Pitchers Hooper, Jensen and White will be ta- ken up by the Class A. teams if not given trial with the majors. Out fielder Barr is another who might be lost in the same way Up Pittshelo way they fear that their pitchir1g staff will be shot to pieces. Higher lea gues can do worse than to give Pitch CTS Smith, Barrenkamp and Duchani a trial.
 Manager MeCann announced yes ,terday the sale of Outfie1der Holden tc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
DIRECTORS FINE
 WATERBURY $lOO
League Leaders, Ordered to Play Off All Postponed Games
 At Once

At the special meeting of the direc- tors of the Eastern baseball associa- ton at Hartford last night the action of Umpires John Kennedy in forfeiting the game between Waterbury and Meriden at Meriden on the 14th to the NTeriden club was sustained and the Waterbury mana gement@ was fined $10O andgsis. subject to any daInages that the Nderiden management may proper 1y set up.
 At. the send of the session Presi- dent OsRourlxe said the directors also sustained the umpire in his fning of Manager Kennedy $15 on the day of the game When asked what damages the Meriden club could collect from the Waterbury sr -EnanageIRe44 President OsRourke said they included the guar Hnty of $75 paid to Waterbury on the day in question, also all legitimate ex- penses incurred by the Meriden man. sgernent in connection with the game euch as the return of gate money to f7fssa tisfied spectators, payment of tIcket-seller, special policemen, etc Taken all around, if the Meriden club presses it's claims the forfeiture IS likely to cost the Waterbury club pretty penny
 forfeiture in uthetsion occurred in the third inning. A Meridenf man sent out a fy. which landed a. few inches inside the line and was declared 1alr- zTa1ager Kennedy protested strongly and was ordered off the field, but re- fused to go At the time Mer1den was in the lead
 The Hartford club came in for some some slight banning for its refusal TO pay 5oSIn1e-headers when called Mpon ano +be directors ruled that whenever post noned games are due they must pe 1,Iaved when the teams affected nex' meet. This means that Hartforo m ishes the week with four doupie-hes1u CTS
 rrbe umpire question was discussed aleo It developed that. the directors fo11nd only one real umpire in the league, while the personal haolts O a+5ss~s were discussed to a marked de gree
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
ASKS FOR $5OO,OOO
 FOR ENGLISH TEAm
Enthusiasts Ascribe EngIand's Ath-
 Eetic Failures to Lack of Funds.

London, Aug 19.--An appeal for f10o,OOo, to ,ena bIe Great Britain to play. a. proper role in the next Olympic games has been issued by Earl Gray, Lord Harris, Earl Roberts, Lord Strathcona, the duke of Westminster and Lord Rothschild.
 The, signatories ascribe the failure of this country's representa- lives in Stockholm 70 Iaack of funds. saying that the money then available was inadequate for the purpose Cf dndjng tT.e best men and giving them real preparation, or even caring For tller1 properly in Sweden
 It is a national duty runs rne ap- peal, ito p- vide funds which will s1~- able us to make a carsful search tkroughout these Islands fof suitable athletic talent, to aIiot trainers and coaches in every district, to give standard medals for good performau- ces at trial meetings to organize and endow the efforts made by all the leading associatiOns controlling Brit ish sport, to specialize training in those events of the Olympic program which at present are unfamiliar to British athletes, and, finally. to secure unity of purpose unhampered by lack of means among all those connected with the various branches of sport iu which we shall compete in Germany in 1916"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
ASSOCIATION WILL
 LOSE MANY PLAYERS BY DRAFT
Every Club In The League Will Be Affected --BrdgepOrt Will Miss Bobby Stow
 And Ken 7uCkey

the Yankees. He's a most likely chap according to all the managers: Pitcher Abercrornbiez of the same club is also another who might be pulled away.
 There is a possibility that Chet Waite will be drafted again from the Springfield team. who are also likely to lose Shortstop Cabrera because of the favor upon which the Cuban play .ers are now being looked by the ma jor' owners. Pitcher More has. shown he has the makings, and may also de- part from this circuit.
 Cleveland has exercised it's option on Pitcher Gregg of Waterbury and that player will depart at the end of the season. Pitcher Boardman is another heaver who seems destined to pull down a salary in faster com pany. Some concede that he is the best in this tight little league
 There is not the. least bit of doubt but that Hartford will lose Benny Kauf. Bennie has burned the league up this season with his playing, which is of a higher order than of previous years when he was also taken away ythe majors. Hartford may also lose Shortstop Morley.
 It is said that Edwards of Meriden may dash to other parts. He has the stuff but with a tail end club could not show real class.
 As far as Bridgeport is concerned it appears as if Bobby Stow is the only member who will be lost, though there is a probability that Pitcher Tuckey may find his way to a Glass tAA or A league.
 All this shifting results in the peev- ing of the fans. They come to root for a winning team one season and the next have to become acquainted with 8. new set of faces. If the new outfit is not winner from the start the management is banned and the players not receiving the support that l should be accorded them when they are getting their bumps lost heart and l do not give their best to the game | But it's all in the game and every l team has to suffer some time or other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
INVITATION EXTENDED
 TO GERMAN ATHLETES
To Participate at the Panama Exposi
 ton in San Francisco.

Berlin, Aug. 2o.-James E. Sullivan, secretary of the American Olympic committee, arrived here today to at tend the international conference of the Olympic games committee. MT. Sullivan said:
 "A strong effort will be made here to secure adeqqate participation by German athIetes in the contests to be held in connection with the Panama Exposition in San Francisco.'s
 Mr. Sullivan will extend a formal invitation on behalf of the exposition authorities during the week.
 After visiting the Berlin stadium, where the 1916 Olynnpiad wilE be held, the Americans declared it by far the finest structure they had ever seen.
 MT. Sullivan appeared delighted with the boom in athletics in Germany, and expressed the hope that this city would soon provide more playgrounds for the youngsters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
CROSSMEN TRIUMPH ON MERlDEN SLIPS BIum's Work Effective = Taig-
 enders Hand Victory
 To Locals
Especial to The Farmer.)

NopeC1dl to me F aT1nor.I
 Meriden, Aug. 2O-The Homestead CTS combined their misp1ays with the clouting of the Crossmen yesterday, enabling the latter to score enough runs to win 4-2 contest. Third Baseman Edwards was the main of fender tearing off two weird throws Bridgeport made as many errors as the residents but not one counted in the run making. What runs Whalen s crowd gathered were garnered through clean hitting, turning the trick in the Blossom Blum, chucking for the visit ors, would have to be derricked in favor of another heaver.
 Burroughs pitched well enough to win an ordinary game and might have gotten away with it had it not been for the support accorded him. Bios som Blum worked well throughout came in the third. It was in that session only in which he was in dan ger.
 Bridgeport started the scoring in the first when Ira Hallman walked and was sacrificed to second by Bow by zefmer, Hallnan being held on second. >McGamweI followed with a hit to left which scored Hallman. In an attempt to take second on the throw to the plate to erase Hallman, McGamwelI was thrown out
 Batch began the second with a two base poke to right, advancing to third on RusselIs sacrifice, scoring when Silzer placed a short fly in center. Monte Cross and Silzer worked the hit and run, Cross slanming to Edwards who threw wild to first, Silzer scoring and Cross pulling up at third. Blum hit into a double play.
 The visitors last run came in the final round. Edwards tore off his second bad heave this time on Batch $ rap. When the ball was returned to the field, Batch was on second. Per kins picked up Russel1s sacrifice hit plugging Harvey in the shoulder Batch scoring, Russell going to third 1 Silzer beat out a bunt, but Russell was held at third. When Cross fou flied out, Siizer went to second. Blum l hit to the pitcher and Russell was | thrown out at the plate. Silzer ano Blum attempted the double steal but the former was whipped out. The 1 score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
IN THE ROPED ARENA

Jimmy F,asane of Waterbury and Billy Kramer Of Harlem box4d teh snappy rounds to draw in New York last night. The mixup was featured by unusual aggressiveness on the part of both men. The first trio of rounds were even, then the Connecticut youth went ahead by his steady attack driv- ing Kramer around the ring At seV- eraI stages Kramer was forced to hold on to save himself from punishment. During the last few rounds Kramer was more successful and in the eighth and ninth bored his opponent
 Jack Johnson is billed to appear at a London vaudeville house next week. According to The Times, the Vaude- vile Artists Federation is likely to take effective measures to prevent what is regarded as degradation of the music halls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
HOW CLUBS STAND
 IN FOUR LEAGUES
Eaetern A Assocaat1on.

Eastern Association. Hartford leads New Haven by 2A New Haven leads Bridgeport by 1S games.
 Bridgeport leads Waterbury by two points
 American League. Athletics lead Maps by 6 F games Naps lead Senators by E games. Y Senators lead White Sox by E games
 National League. Giants lead PhilIies by 10 games. Phillies lead Cubs by games. Cubs lead Pirates by 3 games.
 International League. Newark leads Rochester by 10 F games
 Rochester leads Baltimore by 2 games; es....--.-.- .... Ea....--. l ---
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-20
MOY OR CAMPBELL TO MEET CHAMP RlTCHIE
 IN LABOR DAY MATCH

Seattle, Aug. 20-The question of who will meet Willie Ritchfe, light weight champion, in the Labor Day match at Vancouver, will be decided, Saturday, at Vancouver. when Ray Campbell, Seattle lightweight, and Eddie Moy will box IS rounds, ac- cordfng to a telegram received here from Campbell, last night. The win ner of the Camp bell Moy bout will be Ritchie's opponent.