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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
REGISTRATION BOOK
WARD TWO REVISED

Ocala, Fla, Sept. l, 1913.
City council held special meeting
on this date and revised the regis
tratioI book OF ward two of the city.
The following names were stricken:
Anderson, William; dead.
Biting, H. B.; moved.
Bobbitt, A NJ; moved.
Boone, A. B.; moved.
Beck, l.. s.; dead.
Chambers, Geo. G.; moved.
Dekle, ]. O.; moved.
Ford, Geo. H.; moved.
Goddard, j. NJ; moved.
Hendricks, R. V; moved.
kichline, ]. G.; moved.
Heating, R. l.; moved.
Leach, J. S; moved.
Livingston. Thos. NJ: moved.
Marlowe, W. F.; moved.
Magaw. Fred B.; moved.
Miller, c. V; moved.
Phillips, c. J.; moved.
Palmer. H d; moved.
Pyles. s. j.: moved.
Raysor, J. c.; moved.
Smith, ]. c.; moved.
Tignor, o. c.: moved
Tucker. R. E.; moved.
Upton, J. J.; moved.
Walkley, A. E.; moved.
The council will hear complaints
Thursday. September 18th, for res
toration Of names stricken.
9 22-tues H. c. Sistrunk,
Clerk and Ex-Oficio Supervisor of
Registration of the City of Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
SPIRITED PEOPLE
L.onOr Roll of Volunteers for the
BIitchton Road Working

DR.. J. E. Chace with man and
team.
Jake Brown. self, two drays.
F. W. Ditto. self and auto and two
teams.
+. Dr. l. H. Won Engelken, self. auto
and laborer.
Airs, J. R. Moorhead. aid serving
dinner
Mrs. Ola Potter, same as above.
Mrs. B. H. Seymour, as above.
Mrs. s. 7. Sistrunk, same as above.
Mrs. Mae Bingham, same as above
w. c. Blanchard, self.
Joseph P. Taylor, self, son and
team. Mr.. Taylor lives on the Bitch
ton road.
Perry Edwards, colored, self and
H. A. Fausett, self and two teams
J. F. Hall, self.
Judge Bell, self and auto.
J. G. Kichline.
c. A Scandrett.
S. Hickel.
Leon F1shel.
Ocala Evening Star.
w. T. Gary, mule and wagon and
auto.
J. P. Phillips, mule and wagon
and auto
R. S. Abbott, professional SER
vices.
Dr. Boozer, self and laborer.
DR.. Walter Hood. self and laborer.
Marcus Frank, entire force of
Franks store.
S. T. Sistrunk, self and man.
B. H. Seymour, self, auto and two
teams.
H. c. Jones, self, auto and eight
men.
A. ]. Leavengood, self.
R. c. Loveridge, self.
Ed Carmichael, self and two
teams.
Capt. Tucker. Do his best.
Mrs w. H. Anderson and daugh-
ter, dinner for twelve.
w. F. Blesch, 1aborer.
H. S. Chambers, laborer.
d. S. Welsh, self.
c. L. Anderson, self and laborer.
Ocala Heights Dairy, team.
H. H. Whitworth, self and MAI.
Mrs w. V. Newsom, assist with
| dinner.
Ocala Lumber & Supply Co., team
and driver, probably two.
Ocala Boy Scouts.
J. w. Coulter, self, two hands, one
double team.
J. T. Burgess, self.
S. Pinkney, self
DR.. Bitch, auto, family and whole
outfit.
L. NJ. Murray, labOrer.
| NJ. Fishel, son and force.
Marion Hardware Company, H. B.
Clarkson and twelve men with SHOW
els, and one automobile for use dur
ing the day.
The Carmichael & Son Co., one
double team and two men.
J. L. Edwards, self and three la
borers.
| Charles Fishel.
| c. E. Hightower.
A. G. Gates and auto.
G. L. Fox, self or laborer.
McIver & MacKay, two teams and
drivers.
D. E. McIver, two laborers and
self.
C. V. Roberts, one laborer and
self.
Hayes & Guynn, one man.
c. L. Sistrunk, one laborer.
Herman Warshauer, self or man.
B. Goldman, laborer.
Joseph Malever, self and buggy.
J. w. Akin, laborer.
Carlisle Drugstore, two laborers.
DR.. Boozer, five men.
Il Autobiography Drugstore, one la
borer.
F. P. Gadson. one laborer.
Tompkins & Cobb, double team
and driver.
Jerry Burnett, one man.
D. W. Goodwin, 81. /
Dodson & RentZ, one man.
c. ]. Johnson, one man.
c. L. Izlar, self and auto.
r. F. Rogers, self and one man.
G. r. Smith, one day.
D. NJ. Barco, self.
w. K. Zewadski. self and laborer.
; c. w. Smith, self and man.
G. W. Ray, one man.
J. P. Galloway, self and two labor
. ers.
. Cash. $125.
c. E. Connor, self and man.
VIM. NJ. Gober, one day or 81.
. L. A. Snow, one man.
Alfred Aver, 81.
E. T. Helyenston, one day.
knight & Lang. two labOrers, two
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05

Notice is hereby given that ]. the
undersigned commissioner. under and
ed on the sth day of August. 1913. by
the Honorable w. Z. Smith, judge or
probate. in and for Marion county,
Florida. in the matter Of the applies-
tion OF D. a. Smith, administrator IF
the estate of a. L. Barber, dece sed.
for an order TO sell certain lands pe
longing to the said estate, I viii offer
for sale and sell TO the highest and
best bidder for cash at the west door of
the court house in Ocala. Marion
county. Florida, between the legal
hours Of sale on
Monday, the Sth day of September. mrs
the following described real estate, to-
wit:
Lots Z and of block Of subdivis-
ion Of blocks and OF AIlred's addi-
ton to Ocala, Fla, and all appurten-
ances thereto.
This sth day Of August 1913
@. c. MCCLURE.
S-9-dly ST sat Commissioner
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
MUST HAVE THE STAR

A subscriber of the Star who is
now sojourning in Missouri, writes
us: Il have been up here two weeks
without the Star, and it seems like a
month Send me this weeks and
last weeks papers. The weather out
here is very warm; no rain for three
months; crops almost complete
failure; thermometer reaches 112 in
the shade; people sleeping out in the
yards and in the streets"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
TRYING To FINISH
UP ON THE TARIFF

Washington, Sept. democratic
leaders of the Senate will begin a
supreme effort today TO complete the
tariff bill and pass it before adjourn
ment Saturday night. The Senate
last night adjourned until o'clock
this afternoon; and the final session
of the democratic tariff caucus will
be held tomorrow morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
Send for Catalogue

We are agents for Park and Pill
lard's Chicken Feeds; Mandy Lee
and Buckeye Incubators and handle
all kinds OF Poultry Remedies and
Supplies. CUR SEEDS ARE THE
BEST. WALTON SEED COMPANY,
50 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
SEASON
AT THE TEMPLE

Manager Bennett has secured the
following plays for the coming sea-
son:
September
IA. Temperance lecture.
25th. Edward D'Oize in The
Merchant of Venice"
November
II and IS. Edison Talking Pic
lures.
81. Local talent, benefit hospital.
2Sth. Bert Leigh in The Little
Millionaire"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
UNCLAIMED LETTERS
AT THE OCALA POSTOFFICE

Advertised list of unclaimed let
tiers for the week ended Sept, 1st,
1918:
Males
Anderson Berry, W. R. Bryce, l.
S. Bryson.
J. P. Cox.
Albert Dixon, r. W. Davis, D. A
Dunn.
Harish Evins, w. D. Evans.
F. B. Fort.
James Hall.
o. B. James Johnson & Tompkins.
Capt J. d. Livingston, j. G. Lea
Malaciro Mickens. Wr. Will Near
ion, D. H. Marsh, Maraliner (Mr.)
Moore, Joe Morgan, Will Moore
Sam Nathan.
Arnete Snail.
Niles Richardson.
J. R. Sutton, H. B. Stuckey, Mac
celler Smith.
Prof. H. W. Washington, Charlie
Williams. Sal (MrD Wilson.
Females
Miss Minnie Baxley.
Mrs Annie Creese.
Mrs. ReEecca Daniels, Miss Alder
tina Dooling.
Mrs. Hattie Foord.
Miss Amione Gale, Edith NJ Green.
Mrs. E. L. Johnson, Miss Resale
Jones, Miss Eva Johnson, Miss Ida
Johnson.
Mrs. E. H. Long.
Yrs. Rosa Mathers, Miss Mamie
Mcneil. Miss Mamie Mcneil, Miss
Ada McGlotha, Msr. Mary Mackner.
Mrs. A. D. Parrish.
Mrs Catherine Landers.
Miss Pearl Taylor, Mrs. Katie Tay-
Tor.
Miss Mamie Wood, Miss Mary
Belle Wise, Miss Annie Williams,
Mrs. Inez Wilson.
Returned from ID. l.. o.
Fred Cooper, ]. r. Heath, S. H. P.
IS west Third St, r. W. Wonce.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
Wireless on Bicycle.

A resident of Nottingham, Eng, has
mounted wireless telegraph plant on
his motorcycle and has received mes
sages as he was moving over the
roads.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
OF TRAINS AT OCAl

The following schedule IS not paid
for, but is printed for the information
Of the public. The railroads are re-
luested 10 send in corrections when
EVER necessary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
NOTICE
Of Application for Tax Deed Under
Section : of Chapter 1855,
Laws of Florida

Notice is hereby given that Hubert
L. Shearer. purchaser of tax certifi-
cate No. 367, dated the 5th day OF
Jvre \. d. 1911, has filed said GER
tifcate in my office. and has made ap-
pliCatiOn for tax deed to issue in ac-
cOr74~ce with law. Said certificate
embraces the following described
situated in Marion county. Florida, to-
Wit: SwA Of nwA and nwA of swL
sec tp Is q e-S2 acres. The
AID land being assessed al the date or
he issuance Of such certificate in the
name of :. r. Stevenson. Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according
20 law. tax deed will issue thereon the
18th day Of September, 4. ID. 1913
Witness my official signature and
seal this the 10th day Of August. A. =
1873. tSeaD p. II. NUGENT,
Jerk Circuit Court Marion County
Florida. s-16-Sat dly
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

Merchants Cafe, 4. c. L. depot
corner. Meals a Ia carte and lunches
at any hour.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
But Some of Them Don't.

A self-made man ought to have too
much sense TO boast about it in the
presence Of his wife.-Toledo Blade.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-05
SEABOARD AIR LINE

Tie limited leaves Jacksonville at
.1:30 a. m. and arrives in Tampa at
p m. 1t leaves Tampa at l p. m. and
arrives in Jacksonville at 1880 p. m. 1t
stops only at Turkey Creek. Plant City,
Oade City, Wildwood, Ocala, Starke
and Waldo
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
INDEPENDENTS" WILL
 PLAY HIGH" TUESDAY
"OUTLAWS" WILL BE GIVEN BERTH IN CITY BASKET
 BALL LEAGUE.

The first game for the recently or ganized Independent basketball team will be played next Tuesday night when they meet the basket tossers from Conway High School. The Inde- pendents have been practicing regu- larly and have some excellent mate rial. The squad is composed of play
 $ from Hendrix, Normal and the city, who have been barred from further participating in the Arkan- sas State Atheltic Association on ac- count of charges of professionalism, Captain Erwin is coaching the team
 The athletic directors of the Nor mai, High School and Hendrix have agreed to grant the Independents a berth in the league.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
Admission, 10 and IS cents,
TO REFURNISH HENDRIX
 '. M. C. A. ROOMS

An enthusiastic students rally was held at Hendrix College this morning immediately after chapel exercises, at which time S175 was raised in a very few minutes. R. F. Shinn presented the question to the students and the money is to be used in refurnishing the Y. M. c. A rooms at the college. A total amount of $500 has now been pledged for this purpose, as follows Hendrix faculty, S75; Hendrix board of trustees, S250; Hendrix students $175. Orders for the new furniture will be placed at once, and it is ex- pected to have it duly installed by March 15
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06

tractors, who claimed they would not accept the board of arbitration be- cause there was no appropriation to pay the claim should the board find in favor of the contractors, by read ing from the act, which carried with it an appropriation to pay any amount stated by the board. Senator Moore stated the senators should be throwing boquets at the state for it's manner of handling the contractors, instead of brickbats.
 The vote was taken and resulted 15 to l3, in favor of indefinitely postpon- ing the bill. The senators voted as follows:
 Aye-Ashley, Deaton, Ferguson Friedell, Futrel Holt, Miles, Moore Owens, Rodgers of Benton, Toler Wagner, Wasson, MT. President-15
 Nay-Calvert, CarlLee, Clerget Covington, Going, Harris, Hughes, Ja, cobson, Martin, Mccall, Raney, Smith White-13.
 Governor Joe T. Robinson sent a message to the senate and house in the afternoon Tuesday, asking that the general assembly give speedy at tention to a health bill which will provide for the proper authorities taking charge and safeguarding the
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
EXPIRATION FOR PANAMA
 EXPOSITION IS URGED

Little Rock, Feb. 6.-After the ad- journment of the house Wednesday, T. Sambola Jones of Louisiana addressed as many of the members as would stay to listen on the advisability of making an appropriation for the San Francisco Panama Exposition. He urged that Arkansas should not be the only state failing to make provis- ion for proper representation at the worlds fair. A substitute bill for that already introduced by MT. Lud- wig making an appropriation for the purpose, will be introduced, probably today, by Messrs, Buckner, Ludwig, Ragon, Grant and others.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06

public against contagious and infec- tious diseases. He called attention to the smallpox epidemic in McCurtain, Okla, and the quarantining against that county by a station established at Arkinda; and of the epidemic at Marmaduke in Greene county. The governor stated Dr. Morgan Smith had given his personal attention to these reports, and had gone to Ash down to investigate the Oklahoma sit- uation, but even then the physician had to make the trip at his own ex- pense, as the state has no funds upon which to draw in this emergency.
 Senator John Ike Moore Tuesday afternoon introduced bill in the sen> ate which materially changes the rules of testimony in Arkansas, in the fact that it permits persons who have been convicted of felonies to testify in criminal and civil cases. The bill per- mits the attorneys to bring out the Tact that the witness has served a term in prison, or been convicted of felony, in this or another state, to permit the jury to pass upon the cred ibility of the witness.
 Another bill of interest was intro (Continued on last page.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
THE HOUSE GETS
 DOWN 10 D|GC|N'
} IMPORTANT MEASURES
BULK SALE LAW, PENITEN- T1ARY MEASURE AND COAL
 SCREENING BILL.

Little Rock, Feb. 6.-The house got down to business Wednesday and threshed out three important meas ures, passing all of them. First was the bulk sale law, introduced by Web ster, copy of the Michigan law, in force in Al other states, for the pro lection of the honest merchant against the fraudulent transfer of stock It passed by vote of 6S to II.
 Next came the bill introduced by the joint penitentiary committee .abol- lshing the present system of peniten- tiary management by a board of five state officers. It substitutes therefor a commission of three members, to De appointed by the governor and con flrmed by the senate, other than off Icials, two of whom shall be experience ed farmers. They shall be paid S3,- 900 year, and shall pay their own expenses. The offices of superintend- ent of the penitentiary and the re- form school and the purchasing agent are abolished. Mir. Doyle, champion of the bill, spoke eloquently in it's support, and declared that this meas ure would mean the more humane treatment of the convicts, and would cost less than the present system The bill also prohibits the leasing or contracting of any convicts, and pro vides that another farm shall be pur- chased for the use of the white con- victs.
 The third bill, upon which the en- tire afternoon was spent, was the Ra- gon coal-screening bill, which repeals the mine-run law, passed in 1905, and after several hours of discussion, it was passed by vote of 53 to 32. The bill provides that coal miners shall be paid for their product upon the basis of marketable coal after it has been screened, and not upon the mine run basis, which gives them pay for dirt, slack, rock and everything that comes to the surface.
 Messrs. Dipboye, Sawyer, Baxter, Grant, Ragon and Willems spoke for the bill, arguing at length upon its merits, and declaring that the miners are themselves in favor of it, but are afraid to go on record. It was also argued that the consumer must be considered
 Messrs. Patterson, Wilson and Da- wis of Lafayette spoke against the bill which they declared would be a great injustice to the coal digger. Petitions were presented signed by several thousand miners protesting against the repeal of the mine run law, but i Mir. Ragon insisted that there are two or three times as many who favor its repeal.
 The advocates of the bill declared that the operation of the mine-rur law had resulted in shutting down a large majority of the coal mines of the state, and that it is running the industry in Arkansas. Mir. Willems declared that it is the Socialists who are the chief advocates of the present law.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
ENTERTAINS VISITORS.

Mrs. s. E. Anderson entertained the visiting ladies at her home on Front street at high noon yesterday with an elaborate and perfectly-serv- ed six course luncheon. The table was beautifully laid with white satin damask and drawn work centerpiece with large bowl of white narcissus in the center. Places were marked by dainty hand-painted place cards. The guests were Madams w. H. Bean Idaho Springs, Idaho; Reyburn Peay Johnson; D. L. Young, Muskogee Okla, and Frank E. Robins
 Daniel Harton, Jr., went to May flower today
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
ACCIDENT INSURANCE TALK
 NO. 4.

Did you know that there are more men injured at the present time than out of employment? If you knew but you do know-you are taking q long, Long chance, don't you? What are you going to do about it? Let J. D. DUNAWAY explain the matter to you.-d1t (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06

Mayor w. H. Duncan and Alder men Wellington Robbins, R. B. Me Culloch and B. B. Barker, and J. H. Stubbs, J. B. Greeson and B. L. liar ton went to Little Rock this morning to confer with the railroad officials in regard to building a new depot in Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06

WEATHER FORECAST. Unsettled weather with rain or snow tonight Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-06
4 BANK
Bank of Conway

Jo Frsusnthal. Pres. H. Stubbs. Vice Pres. l. H. Pyle. Cashier. Opis Hartjs. Ass't Csshisr
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-05-02
JAPANESE IRE IS SOFTENED
Okuma Sarcastic in Reference to
Exchange of Lessons.

TOkiO-The announcement that Pres
ident Wilson and Secretary of State
Bryan are making efforts to bring
about compromise in the proposed
California legislation with respect to
the alien land ownership bill, and that
Governor johnson is opposing the bill,
has softened japanese ire, and public
opinion now has become more opti-
mistic. The reported unwillingness
of the American missionaries to assist
in resisting the bill is the subject of
harsh criticism in the Japanse news
papers, but after a conference which
Count Okuma, the foreign minister,
had with the missionaries, the latter
dispatched kilograms to California,
the exact nature of which were not
known.
Count Okuma ironically reminded
the missionaries that Japan owed its
first lesson in foreign humanitarian
principles to the United States. ssNow
the duty has devolved upon Japan, "
he added, ''to teach the Californians
the same principles. !"
The japanese consul at Vancouver,
B. c., C. Yada, who has arrived here,
has caused some excitement by the
statement that anti-Japanese legisla-
ton is pending in the Canadian pro-
vince of British Columbia, Saskatche-
wan and Manitoba.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-05-02
WARSHIP WORK is SPEEDY
Big French Dreadnaught Laid In
1912 Is Launched.

Torrent, France-The super-dread-
naught Provence was successfully
launched here Saturday. The rapid
construction of the ship constitutes
one of the most remarkable achieve
ments in the French government dock
yards. The order for the laying down
of this ship was given in May, 1912,
and the minister of marine has marked
his appreciation by acceding one day s
pay and half a day vacation to all
the men employed on its construction.
The design of the Provence, the
Bretagne and the Lorraine, the three
super-dreadnaughts laid down in the
spring of 1912, shows radical change
in the armament. A single turret is
placed amidships, with an arc of fire
of 102 degrees on each side, instead of
two turrets abreast with an arc of $50
degrees. The altered positions of the
masts and tunnels have led to some
changes in the location of the second
airy battery, consisting of % 5.5-inch
guns, of which 10 will be mounted on
the upper deck behind seven-inch
armor, Ia being forward of the amid
ships turret, while four are mounted
on the main deck beneath the after
turrets. The displacement is increased
to %, 637 tons.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-05-02
SLIPS ONE OVER ON FATHER
cleveland Youth Buys Silver Mine
Tor $4,000 and Sells II 70 Parent
for $4,000.

A certain Cleveland youth went out
70 Nevada year or so ago to seek
MS fortune" as they say in the ro-
mances. And recently he returned
home. His father had sent him forth
that he might learn to stand on his
own legs, we must understand-neith-
er father or son was a pauper or any
thing like it. Well, when the boy
got home he told his father that he
had bought a silver mine for $4,000.
Il knew they'd get you, you un-
qualified dub" stormed the father.
But, dad, didn't lose anything on
it." answered the kid.
You didn't? Well, you did. But
why do you think you didn't?"
II formed a company and sold out
for $4,000"
"You-you-where did you place the
stock?''
I'm Cleveland"
Great snakes! I'll bet million that
I'm the man that bought it,"
Don't bet, dad. You'd win, and I
can't afford to let you do that!"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-05-02
BRYAN'S TRIP TO BE HASTY
Stay in Sacramento Necessarily In
defnite-ReceptiOn Cordial.

Chicago-"I shall go direct to Sac
ramento and return to Washington as
soon as possibly can," said Secretary
of State Bryan here as he boarded his
train for the West. 81 cannot fore
cast how long my absence may be, but
hope it will be short. I ought to be
in Washington"
Mr.. Bryan nodded his head with en-
phasis and added: 81 hated to leave
Washington just now. / would not
have done so if it had not been neces-
sary. These are important days at
the capital"
my MISSION" he said in answer to
aquestion, "as far as my memory
goes, is without precedent. We may
create presidents in our conference,
but it would not do to speak of them
in advance"
That the secretary will have an
hoSpltable welcome in California was
SHOWN in invitations he received here
oy telegraph to address public bodies
In San Francisco and Sacramento.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-05-02
CANAL MAY OPEN THIS YEAR
If Slides Do Not Interfere, Fran
May Be First Boat Through.

Washington, D. Colonel Goeth-
ais, chief engineer of the Panama
canal, in report to the War depart
ment, reiterates the hope he expressed
some time ago that he would pass a
ship through the canal before the close
of the present year. The statement
came in response to an inquiry from
Secretary Garrison as to whether it
would be possible to grant the request
of Captain Roald Amundsen, the ex-
plorer, that he be allowed to take his
ship Fran through the canal when he
starts for the Arctic regions next win
ter, Colonel Goethals said:
"The opening of the Panama canal
for the passage of vessels has always
been predicated on the question of
slides and the completion of the lock
gates. The present schedule contem-
plates admitting the water into Gu
Zebra cut early in October and the
completion of one flight of locks at
either end of the canal by that same
date. The passage of boats then de-
ponds upon the condition of the slides.
"It is hoped that we will be able to
pass ship before the close of the
year, and if this can be accomplished,
the Fran will have no difficulty in
making the transit Of the canal, and
every facility will be offered for its
doing so. No assurance, however, can
be given at this time"