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kins, the equestrian director, came riding
along on his white horse, and yelled to me
that the strike was still on.
"Looks like deadlock said he @The
governor won't give in, and they're gettin
ready to leave in body. Say they'll have
parade of their own to the train. Ought
to be some sight,
After the heaving line of moth-eaten
camels and the ear-splitting calliope had dis
appeared round the Presbyterian Church
corner, after "The Tribune" man had con-
descended to accept sixty gratuities with
out thanks, after careful examination of
the traffic facilities had proved that nothing
bigger than microbe could board any of
the circus-bound cars, and after an ineffec-
tual attempt to lower my alarming tempera-
ture by annexing goblet of near-beer, there
were only two things left for me to do
trudge the dusty mile and half to the lot,
or kill time and an incipient appetite in a
lunchroom. Maybe by the time the hour
of gulosity had passed enough of the crowd
would have been transferred to the tented
acres to make it possible for me to ride there
in something like comfort. Maybel
But did you ever try to allay the grum-
blings of the inner man by visit to a
Middle Western small town lunchroom on
circus day? Have you ever touched boiled
potato that possessed all the physical attri-
butes of a china nest egg Have you ever
heard your stomach yell after you have
douSed it with iced tea made of dried rasp-
berry leaves2 Have you ever wondered who
invented the fotilla of unnamable side
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COHihHSd J'ON D0gS .
dishes that the gun-chewing waitress ar
ranges before youo Have you ever wept
and fried in cottonseed oil? Have you in
vestigated bread-crust pudding and riddle
pie? If you have, you know how country
doctors exist, and why | elected to hike
through the dust to the lot, taking a chance
on sunstroke SO that | might indulge in a
real gastronomic orgy in the cook tent.
Under a tree by the roadside near the
outskirts of town eight men lay smoll-
ing as |, with hundreds of other perspirers,
came ambling along, and among the eight
was Mr.. Skinny MCGEE.
@Say, PAL said he, don't think we're
double-crossing your boss. We're just lying
here waiting for traintime and amusing our
selves watching the rubes. A cute race,
aren't they? BY the way tell HarIins US
boys are for him. He's all to the candy If
we can do anything up to murder for him
any time, we'll do it.
There's one thing YOU can"
al know-catch that train. Well be
there. Don't worry. | see he's fired his
sideshow- did they just quit? They've
been paid off, and when | was out on the lot
half an hour ago they was packed up AMI
ready to leave
@They've struck. Wanted to ride in pa
rade,' said l. "Too badl Wipes out the
show for the rest of the season. So long,
MCGEE! Hope you keep out of trouble"
| started for the show grounds at faster
gait; for | wanted to see Sam before the
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1894, with five-year prison sentence hang
ing over his head.
In 1889 an American company had started
to work on a Nicaragua canal: but gave
up after three years, having spent its six
million dollars capital. The American gov
eminent could not be induced to take over
the work: but a commission appointed by
Mckinley in 1899 reported that as the most
feasible route. This report was due to the.
fact that the French company wanted a.
hundred and nine million dollars for the sur
render of its Panama rights: whereas the
commission placed upon these a valuation
of forty million dollars. The bill to con-
struct Nicaragua canal passed the House;
but was stopped in the Senate, the French
company having offered to sell out for forty
million dollars. Finally, in June of 1902,
Congress authorized the Panama Canal,
provided the French rights could be secured
for forty million dollars and a satisfactory
treaty with Colombia could be arranged
The French were more than willing; but
the greedy Colombia statesmen overreached
themselves. John Hay had agreed with the
Colombia representative that the United
States should pay Colombia ten million dol !.
lars in gold to start with, and an annual sum-
of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars,
beginning nine years after the ratification
of the treaty. The Colombia government
first tried to hold up the United States for
more money: this failing, they rejected the
treaty. Thereupon, the department" of
Panama promptly revolted against Colon
bia and established its independence with
the loss of one man, a Chinese. But the
presence of American warships had a lot to
do with the easy victory.
On November 6, 1908, the United States
recognized the new Republic, and the other,
powers followed suit. The Colombia gov
eminent now showed great eagerness to sign
the treaty that it had rejected; but Secre-
tary Hay cabled back Tin diplomatic lam
guage, of course), Nothing doing. On
November Is, 1908, treaty with Panama
was negotiated; though it was not pro-
claimed until February 26, 1904. 1t gives
the United States absolute sovereignty over
the Canal Zone "a strip ten miles wide.
stretching from ocean to ocean,, and SAM
tary jurisdiction over the cities of Colon and
Panama. We, IN turn, guaranteed the indie
pendence of the Panama Republic, paid ten
the little Republic two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars year, beginning in 1913.
And this is how it happened that the way
was cleared whereby Americans might dig
the Big Ditch which would make the Allan
tic and the Pacific one great ocean, with a
strait instead of an lsthmus between them.
1t would have gladdened the heart of old
Balboa, as his pacific squadron" was being
carried in pieces on Indian shoulders across
that isthmus, if he could have foreseen that
across lust four hundred wears later
The second article in This series, entitled
Digging the Big Ditch" aviH appear tn an early
issue
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the man. With party of distinguished
guests he crossed the isthmus to Panama
and chartered a small steamer. This was
well stocked with good food and better
champagne; but De Lesseps had overlooked
the eccentricities of the Pacific tide, which
drops twenty one feet when it goes out 1t
was low tide when the steamer reached the
locality where the canal would open into the
Pacific, and the party could not get within
two miles of the spot where the pretty shovel
would start the Big Ditch. But the genius
of De Lesseps came to the rescue. A cham
payne box was filled with EARTH as a symbol
of the isthmus, and into this his little daugh-
ter swung the pick. Each of the distin-
guished guests did likewise, and then the
Bishop of Panama pronounced the bene-
dlction Of God upon the first work on the
Panama Canal! In the Official Bulletin the
solemn occasion was described in fitting
phrases, with no mention that "the spot
which marks the entrance of the canal into
the Pacific Ocean" was a boxful of dirt.
But while every appearance of De Lesseps
himself in Panama was marked by comic
opera performances of this kind, there was
no foolishness about the work of his engi-
neers. They were heroic men, of the fine
French type that has done magnificent en-
gineering work in many parts of the world.
On January 20, 1882, the dirt began to fly,
and they kept at it for seven years, amid in
describable hardships. In the hospitals
alone one thousand and twenty-six men died
of yellow fever, and the most careful esti-
mates of the total number of deaths range
from sixteen thousand five hundred to Colo
mel Gorgas's figure of twenty-five thousand.
The first director general built hundred
and-fifty -thousand-dollar residence; but his
wife, son, and daughter all died of yellow
fever before he could move in; and he him.
self died soon afterWard in France. Eng1-
neers, laborers, and nurses died like flies;
but brave recruits kept the work going until
the management became bankrupt.
THE official management of the French
company deserves no word of praise. The
graft was on such scale that it scandalized
all France when the facts finally became
known When the receiver was appointed
in 1889 two hundred and sixty three million
dollars had been spent, and there was moth
ing to show for it except a big hole in the
ground. A new commission reported that it
would be possible to finish the canal in eight
more years, with an additional expenditure
Of a hundred and eighty million dollars.
Strange to say, the French confidence re-
manned mistaken, and a new company went
to work in 1894 with a thousand workmen.
In 1897 there were four thousand at work,
and seven hundred were still on the job when
the rights were transferred to the United
States in 1904. But De Lesseps had died in
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The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26
PEOPLE GIVEN A VOICE
IN ADMINISTRATION OF
NATIONAL FORESTS

Washington, July 21.-To give
settlers and other local users
larger voice in national forest ad-
ministration, Secretary Of Agricul-
ture Houston has just promulgated
a new regulation, which goes into
effect at once, providing means
by which the forest service may
systematically cooperate with duly
organized associations of such
users.
Any association whose mem bers
include majority of the local res
idents making use of the national
forests may get together and select
a committee to meet with the local
forest officers. This committee
will be recognized in an advisory
capacity in settling questions which
may arise between the forest ser
vice and the public in the use of
the forests.
The object of this regulation is
to extend what may be called home
participation in national forest
management. 1t is recognized that
the best use of the forests in the
interest of the general welfare
means the promotion Of local well
fare, and that the forests must be
handled with careful consideration
for all local interests involved. 1t
10 recognized also that public con-
fdenoe in the spirit of fairness
with which individual citizens are
treated 10 essential, and that local
participation in the settlement of
many questions is the best posi-
BILE safeguard against arbitrary or
unwise decisions by local forest
officers.
In other words, it is desired to
prevent any local feeling that a
western user in contact with the
national forest administrative sys-
tenn is up against far-away bu-
reau at Washington, represented
on the ground by a forest officer
who can do as he chooses and
against whose actions it is impos.
sible TO make effective protest.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Mrs. G, Bowsher's son, Fayette
Ewell, was in the railroad wreck
at Los Angeles last week in which
$50 were killed and injured. He
WAS hurt in one arm and WAS taken
to the hospital where some pieces
OF glass were taken out. He was
not badly hurt and will soon be
about again.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Buy it now. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy is al
most certain to be needed before the
summer is over. Buy it now and be pre-.
pared for such an emergency. For sale
by all dealers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

G A, Brooks, department COM
mander of the G. A. R., came in
Tuesday morning for a short visit
at the Soldiers Home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Mrs. G. M. Corlett shipped in
car Of nice apricotts from their
orchard at Espanola the first of
the week. They arrived fresh
from the trees and are good eating.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

DR.. and Mrs Campbell of Cotfey-
vile, Kansas, came in Monday for
visit with f. P. Merchant and
other relatives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Miss Bunker, who has been Wis
iting with Mrs. Town and other
relatives, left Sunday night for her
home in Decatur, Ill.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Mrs. B. B. Gibbs and Mr.. Perry
of Nebraska went to Del Norte
Sunday morning for short visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Glenn Gotf and wife of Mary
vile, Mo-, came in Tuesday morn
ing for lengthy visit with rela-
tives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Mrs. Ethel Vance left Sunday
for New Hampton, Mo-, after a
FIVE months visit with Mrs. Hud-
son.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Miss Florence Temmer left for
her home in Denver after an ex-
tended visit with her grandmother,
Mrs. Louis Pearson.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Mrs. M. G. Howard left Sunday
for her home in Alamosa after a
visit with Mrs. Hanks.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Elizabeth Conlon, who has been
here for the past three months, left
Saturday for her home in Colorado
Springs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Mrs. Younglend and daughter
went to South Fork Tuesday for a
visit with relatives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26

Glen Nelson went to Wagon
Wheel Gap Monday to do some
stone work.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-26
THE JUBILEE SINGERS

The Williams Jubilee Singers,
who have appeared twice before in
Monte Vista, will give one of their
grand entertainments at the Broad
way opera house Wednesday even
ing, August 6.
Without question this is one OF
the most pleasing companies ever
coming to this city. The company
consists of double quartette-that
is, ladies' quartette and male
quartette-and their selection OF
songs varies from the opera to the
negro boat and cabin songs.
The personnel is the same as
formerly and their work is consid,
cred the best of any colored troupe
now travelling.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-08-21

Vegetable Compound SO threw away
the medicines the doctor left me and be-
gan taking the Compound. Before /
had taken half bottle was able to sit
up and in short time / was able to do
all my work. Your medicine has proved
itself able to do all you say it will and l
have recommended it in every household
have visited. Mrs. MARY JOHNSTON,
2l0 Siegel Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Another Bad Case.
Ephrata, Pa. =" About year ago l
was down with nervous prostration. l
was pale and weak and would have hys-
teric spells, sick headaches and a bad
pain under my shoulder blade. / was
under the care of different doctors but
did not improve. was SO weak could
hardly stand long enough to do mydishes.
Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Com
pound has made me well and happy and
have begun to gain in weight and my
face looks healthy now. Mrs. j. w.
HoRNBERGER, R. No. 8, Ephrata, Pa.
II you want special advice write to
lydia L. PinKham Medicine Co. tc0nfi-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by
woman and held in strict confidence.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY

Mrs. c. L. Hulett is improving in
health.
Martin Elwell and family attended
the circus Saturday.
Herbert Stratton and son have
lost valuable horses.
Martin Harrington is drawing lum-
Der for j. ]. Stakeholder.
Abel Harrington was in Benning-
ton Monday with potatoes.
Mrs. Addie Elwell and daughter
were driving in the place Sunday
At Oakland farm S. l.. Sherman
has a large variety of vegetables
Mrs. Emily Buck has entertained a
cousin from Green Island recently.
Albert Harwood and wife and Miss
May Rowell attended the circus Sat
urday.
Walter Rice of Bennington has
employment at the Stakeholder plant
Fayyille.
Mrs Truman Waite entertained
her mother, Mrs. Lucina Elwell the
past week.
Clifford Harrington and family
were in Bennington Saturday attend
ing the circus.
Truman Amidon and family were
carriage driving in Green Mountain
Vally recently.
Mrs. Nellie Montgomery and Mrs
Ruby Munroe have returned to their
home in Racine, Wis.
Alfred Gallette and wife of Ben
nington were week end guest of re-
latiyes in the Valley.
Mrs. George w. Bowles and Mrs.
Eleanor Stratton attended the open
air meeting at the Red school house
Sunday.
Glen Martin and Charles Harring-
ton were in attendance at the open
air service at the Red school house
Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Thornton Turner and son
Mccullough Turner, drove from
North Bennington Sunday afternoon
20 Green Mountain Valley, although
the heat was intense and roads very
dusty. The service greatly enjoyed
by all.
Mrs. Alice (Beagle) Harris, who
recently passed TO the beyond. was
an exemplary woman. She exceled
as a home maker reared her four
daughters to womanhood, was truly
a helpmate to her devoted husband
and when she was sure that the ties
OF this life must be severed her
faith and patience was sufficient to
the end.
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BENNINGTON BRIEFS
views Of the Town and Village Told Briefly
Tor Busy Reader

$500 Hart Schaffner & Max suits
for $500 at Mulligan & Roches.
ADV. 64t2
The Bennington Socialist local
will meet Friday. August 22nd, at
p. m. sharp. All members are
urged to attend.
Dancing from to II Friday and
Saturday evenings Aug. % and %
at Foresters hall. Good music.
Admission 25c. Adv.
The Stratton reunion will be helu
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
b. Harrington on Wednesday, Aug.
n. All relatives are cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Public schools both village and
rural will open Monday, September
8. High school pupils who failed in
final examinations in June and were
conditioned may try examinations
again the first two days of school.
Miss Catherine Raftrey of Boston,
Mass, is visiting her aunts, Mrs.
Mary Hanrahan OF North street and
WI o' DIIuSSl MdudI vi Mill street..
Miss Nellie Hanrahan and cousin,
Miss Catherine Raftrey of Boston,
Mass, attended the carnival at
North Adams yesterday.
List of letters remaining uncalleu
for at the post Office for the week
ending August 18th 1913: Mr. JOS
eph Chambers. Mr.. w. p. Cuddihy,
Mr.. Eddie Dibelius, Mr.. Harold Ev-
ans, Mr.. S. r. Gilbert go Mr.. Pat
rick II. O'Kelly, Mr.. Albert Rock
wood, The Sargol Company, Mr.. Eli
Squires, Walter A. wilkins, Mir Cui
Cutninas. Miss Emma Baker, Mrs.
Wilfred Corron, Mr.. Steven W. Fol
let, Mrs. Martin Green, Mrs. Martha
Harris, Miss Helen Johnson, Mrs.
Otis w. Johnson (2), Mrs. Berton
Moiles.
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NORTH BENNINGTON

Roy Palmer of North Adams was
in town on business Tuesday.
Miss Huntington of lraburg. VT, is
spending a short time in town.
Miss Martha Wright of School St
spent portion of Tuesday in Troy
Miss Grace l.. Newton is spending
ten days vacation at Ocean Grove
Miss Martha Weeks is spending
a week with her aunt in Benning
ton.
Miss Mabel White has returned
from a few days with friends in
Rupert.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolf of Hoo
sick Falls called on friends in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Frederick Ranney of Main
St, is slowly improving of her re
cent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Patrick Dalton Of
prospect street are visiting relativeA
in Cambridge.
Miss Belle Durkee, who has beer
spending several days in Scheneo
tady has returned.
Miss Margaret Rogers of West St.
is enjoying her vacation with rela
tives in Cambridge, n. Y.
Mrs. Thownsend X. Wellington
and son of Troy. N y. are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Cushman.
George d. Atwood and son who
have been guests of Miss Harriet
yelling, have returned to Brooklyn
Miss Minnie Gorton has returned
to her home home after a severa
days visit with her sister. Miss Flor
ence Gorton.
Miss Ella Henderson and niece
Miss Ella Peck of New York city
are guests Of Mr. and Mrs. George
b. yelling of Main street.
Miss Clauson, who has been tn,
guest of her sister, Mrs. James S
Clark for several weeks has returned
to her home in Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Charles Babcock and daught
er May of Hoosick Falls were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs Her
bert Davis OF Church street.
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WEST ARLINGTON

Mrs. l.. Haskins is convalescing.
f. G. Farnham took party to
Saratoga on Tuesday.
Mrs. Harry Hurd is in Albany for
a week or so visiting relatives.
Mr.. Bryan went to Greenwich,
New York with Mr.. and Mrs. II. T.
Eaton.
This is the week of the Cambridge
fair and the majority are anticipat.
ing days enjoyment there.
The lawn party held at Henry
Conlins last Friday evening was a
success financially and socially.
Mrs. A. R. Edgerton and son
James left Thursday for Ohio where
they expect to remain several weeks
A party of young people met with
Miss Florence Hurd Monday even
ing to rehearse for a play to be Civ.
EN- in the near future
Mrs. w. H Pratt and guest, Mrs
Frank Clark. accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Garfield on an auto
trip 10 Cambridge, Monday afternoon
Z Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and Mr. and
Mrs. Eaton went to Greenwich
Tuesday in the formers car. Mr.
and Mrs. Eaton are to remain in
Greenwich, n. Y, for week.
About fifty from this place enjoy
ed days outing at Popple Hedge
camp last Thursday The day being
exceptionally fair and all were in
good spirit especially after they had
been served from such a bountifu
table as was spread. All regretted
that the day was so short and lool
forward to another years gathering