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The Detroit times., 1913-11-24

the construction OF a sea level canal
was agitated; this rs undoubtedly the
ideal canal. II took such hold on
the public mind that. in consideration
o. the international importance OF the
work, the president convened board
IF consulting engineers TO consider
and report upon the type OF canal
which should be adopted. The minor
ny of the board, FIVE in number, report
ed in favor of the lock type for the
reasons that such a canal would pro-
vide greater safety for ships and less
danger OF interruption of traffic by
reason of its wider. straighter and
deeper channels, as we'll as quicker
passage for large ships: the other con-
sidcrations were that such canal
could be built in less time for less
money. On June 20, 1906, the con
yress authorized the construction oil
the lock type Of canal, in accordance
With the general plans of the minor
ity Of the board. and the work was
carried on along these lines.
Since then the wisdom OF the choice
Las been clearly shown and there IS
no doubt as to the ultimate success
OF the project. Developments in the
form or slides have brought more
prominently TO the front the excel
lence OF the Judgment which accepted
the minority plan in lieu OF the sea
level plan as advocated by the ma
jCrlty. and show how clearly the great
or difficulties that would have been
encountered in an attempt 10 con-
struct a sea level canal An English
scientist. who at first was skeptical
as tn the Gatun dam, after visit.
thought that the expressed opinion
OF the consulting engineers with ref
erence To the dam, namely, that no
such vast and doubtful experiment
should be INDUCED in" was now ap-
piicable TO Culebra Cut. There are
probably some who still believe a
wrong choice was made, but visit to
the lsthmns is a sure cure for such
cases. provided always that they are
open to conviction. +,
The canal consists OF sea level
entrance channel from the sea through
Linon bay TO Gatun about seven
miles long. 500 feet bottom width and
III feet deep at mean tide. AT Gatun
the s5-foot lake level is obtained by
a dam across the valley The lake rs
confined on he Pacific side by a dam
between the hills and Pedro Miguel
locks SO miles away. The lake thus
formed has an area of about l64
square miles and channel depth Of
not less than 45 feet at normal stage.
At Gatun ships pass from the sea
to the lake level and vice versa, by
three locks in flight. On the Pacific
side there is one lift OF 80 feet at
Pedro Miguel to a small lake held at
80 feet about sea level by the dams
at Mirafores, where two lifts over
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
A Word From the Editor.

The Detroit Times is proud today 70
present to Its readers the first part OF
The story or the Panama tu71ut
written by Col. George w. Goethals.
the man who built the canal-that
most stupendous piece OF human handi-
work In the worlds history. This is
the first article Col. Goethals has wris-
ten since he took charge in Panama
a half dozen years ago. Although often
.mportuned by magazines and news
papers, he would not put his pen TO
paper until hts job was completed Oh
practically completed. The Detroit
Times wishes TO announce that IL has
secured exclusive rights OF publication
OF this important article in this city.
In part L." which we print today,
col Goethals gives an outline OF the
kind OF canal proposed TO be built ana
some idea OF the objections To IL that
were first raised, well az the enor-
nous difficulties that had to he met
and overcome In the building. He
starts his story from the enactment OF
the first Panama legislation by the
United states congress-. In very brlef
form he tells OF the discussion Of the
sea level and lock types. which ragged
throughout the country. Colonel
Goethals' story is a plain, simple tale
Of a wonderful achievement The Ian
guage is direct as are his methods. IL
can be understood AS well by the
reads il TO him.-The Editor.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
Ivlxht of Transportation Lines
10 Raise Their Rates Will
Be Crucial Struggle
VACANCIES IN
INTERSTATE BODY
! Brnndies Collects Data to Prove
That Stocks Are Badly
Watered
az JOHN EDWIN NEvlN.


fstaff Correspondent Of tho United
Press.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-President
Wilson was confronted today by
problem, the settlement OF which in
wolves probably the most important
question that has yet arisen IN his
administration. On three appoint
ments to be made by him hinge the
attitude OF the administration toward
the great railway systems OF the coun-
try. And on the decision OF the men
whom he shall name will hinge the
cost Of living to every individual Am
erican.
N The death. last night. after three
days' illne8s, of Commissioner John II.
Marble, OF the Interstate Commerce
sCommssion, virtually creates three
vacancies in the seven positions in
that body.
4 Next week the commission begins
It's hearings into the demand OF the
eontern Trunk Line association for
authorization to increase rates. Louis
ID. Brandeds. OF Boston, Mass, will
lad the opposition. He is already In
the city and made 1t very plain today
that he will try to show by figures
that excess of water in the capitaliza-
ton of every one of the railroads at
fected h behind their demand.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24

FORCES BELL TO
LOWER RATES
Representatives of Independent
Phone Companies Cite In
stances of Rate-Cutting
LONG-DISTANCE TARIFF
Is CUT IN TWO
Establishment of Citizens Line,
Erie to Cleveland, Reduced
Tolls From 60 to 30 Cents

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-rwo represen-
tatives OF independent telephone com
panies, testifying here today in the
hearing in the governments prosecu-
ton OF the American Telegraph 4
Telephone Co. declared that competi'
ton in the telephone business had re-
duced prices and improved service
and cited instances in proof.
T. +. Schabe, manager OF an inde-
pendent company at jamestown, \,
Y. said that the Bell" interests met
a reduced rate OF 40 cents offered by
his company for long distance con
yersation to Pittsburgh. But. between
jamestown and Meyersdale. Pa. nc
independent company completes with
the Bell Schabe said, and the rate
Is s1.45, though the distance between
these two towns and between James
town and Pittsburgh is the same.
John z. Miller. president OF the Nh
tual Telephone Co., OF Erie. Pa, said
that In 1897 there were only 75 Bel
telephones in Erie, then city oil
30 900. but in spite OF petitions and
protests, the Bell company refused
either 20 improve the service or re
duce the rates so that the average
resident might afford a phone.
Erie citizens finally formed an In
dependent company. Miller said. and
the Bell company at once displayed
activity. The independent company
started with COO subscribers. Miller
said, and now has 5000. and the Bell
has 2.700.
Formerly. Miller said. the Bell rate
between Erie and Cleveland was SO
cents. Then the Federal Telephone
& Telegraph Co.. an independent or.
SANITATION, entered the field and
forced the Bell to cut It's Erie TO CleYe-
land rate from SIS to 30 cents.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
MAN SUFFOCATED IN
SEWER TRENCH

Buried under IL feet of earth. in a
cavern, while he was digging sewer
trench at the rear or No. 1885 Rus
sel-st., Friday afternoon. Julius Rodt-
Ike. % years old of No. 266 Farms.
worth-st., was dead when dug out by
two men living near the scene OF tho
accident.
Rodtke's partner on the job was
standjng near the trench when he
saw the earth start to slide. lie
shouted warning to Rodtke. and
then fed. Men rushed from nearby
houses and started TO dig frantically
IN rescue Rodtke. but their efforts
were in vain.
Coroner Burgess stock charge of the
body.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
SAYS MAN OF 80
TRIED TO KISS HER
Mrs. Maude T0lhurst Swears
Out Warrant Against George
Russell

Although George Russell is so years
old. he Is the defendant in a warrant
sworn out, Saturday, by Mrs. Maude
Tolhurst, about 35 years old, and
proprietress OF a rooming house on
Ellery-st., the warrant charging Mr.
Russell with gathering her In his
arms, and attempting TO press re-
sounding smack upon her lips, against
her strenuous objections.
Russell WAS former roomer In
Mrs. Tolhurst's home, and is said "a
have entered the house. Friday, and
made his attack on the landlady. The
warrant was handed to Detectives
Isham and Gloshesky for service.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
WILL PROBATED DESPITE
PROTEST OF SISTERS

Judge Hanley admitted to probate
Saturday. the will Of Mrs. Magdalene
Morang, which was contested by two
of her sisters who wer ecut off with
out anything, lille a nephew, Joseph
Morang, as given the whole estate OF
about $4,000. IL developed In the hear.
ing that the reason for Mrs. Morang' $
not remembering her sisters was a
quarrel which she had with them over
their fathers estate several years ago,
Joseph had lived with his aunt on her
farm In Gratiot township about seven
years.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
LIVINGSTON PUBLISHERS
FORM>AN ORGANIZATION

HOWELL, Mich, Nov. 22.-(Spe-
cial.)--At meeting OF all the pub
fishers Of Livingston county perman-
ent county organization was formed.
The conference was held in the Liv-
ingston hotel.
q. L. Adams, Fowlerville Review.
was elected president; Roy Caverly.
Pinckney Dispatch. secretary and
treasurer. The following publishers
were presentA b. Jacobs, Brighton
Argus; John Ryan, Livingstone Demo-
crat: George Barnes, Livingston Re
publican. and Fred A. Bush. Living
ston Tfdings.
r. A banquet was served after the or
gan gation was formed
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24

John Ross, Sc years old, Of No. 627
Eiopelle-st., was seriously injured
saturday noon, when . Detroit CITY
Gas Co. wagon which he was driving.
va struck by Fort car at Monroe
md NcDougall-avcs.. hurting Ross Ia
The pavement. and fracturing his left
~, crushing his right arm. and cut.
ting Z long. deep cash In his fofehe<d
The injured man was taken to st
l9nxy's hospital In police auto.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24

neer, Isthnian Canal Commission.
IL is not possible in the time at my
disposal To enter upon description
of the explorations and investigations
which we're made OF the various
routes proposed for canal joining the
two oceans, nor can any account be
taken OF the consideration which re-
suited In the United States finally
adopting the Panama route. Suffice
IL TO say that under the Spooner act.
approved June 49, 1902, the president
of the United States secured the
necessary concession from the repuD-
lie Of Panama purchased the rights
and property OF the French New Pan.
anna Canal CO. and undertook the con.
structiun of the canal May !, 1904.
The Isthmus of Panama runs nearly
east and west. and the canal traverses
II from Colon on the north TO Panama
on the south, In general direction
from northwest TO southeast. the Pa
cifc terminal being % miles east OF
the Atlantic entrance.
The greatest difficulty OF the Pan
anna route was the control or DISPOSE
ton OF the Chagres river and It's tribu
taries. The canal which the president
was authorized to construct by the
provisions OF the Spooner act was the
lock type recommended by the first
isthmian canal commission In its re-
port submitted Nov. IL. 1901. This
play provided a lake for controlling
the Chagres. following along the
plans OF the New Panama Canal Co,
thereby utilizing TO the fullest extent
the work already ACCOMPLISHED
Early in the progress OF the work
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
ARRESTED ON STORY
OF 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Robert Brentain. 80 years old. of
No. 81 Park-pl. was arrested, Satur-
day morning. by Detectives Allen and
Morris. on complaint or Wanda Hutch
inson. IA years old. OF No. 3l9 Fort
AZ. west. Life imprisonment Is the
maximum for the crime charged
against Brentain.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
QUARRELS WITH WIFE.
= THEN SHOOTS SELF DEAD

Joseph Polkowski, 2S years old. shot
and instantly killed himself. Saturday
afternoon. at 2)o'clock, as the result
of a quarrel with his wife over money
matters. The couple lived In rooms
over the saloon Of Paul Symansky
NO. 500 Grandy-ave. Coroner Burgess
10 investigating.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24

To Cure a Cold IN One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money IL 4.
fails to cure. r. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box 25c.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24

!cs rrt.tt.EE Pow o..st Ts~ss
The Detroit times., 1913-11-24
PART I.
BY COL. GEORGE WASHINGTON
COCKTAILS.

copyrighted. 1919. by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association in the United
states Great Britain. FrSnce and
Germany
Corps Of Engineers, United States
Army, Chairman and Chief engi-
neer Jsthujan Canal Commission
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
GREAT CROWD
GREETS FAMOUS
BIBLE STUDENT
PASTOR RUSSELL DELIVERS HIS
LECTURE, "sEYoNp THE eRAvEv
TO A LARGE AUDIENCE AT THE
OPERA HOUSE LAST NIGHT
MANY COULD NOT GAIN ADMIT.
TANcE.

The distinguished BROOKLYN and
London divine, Pastor Russell, deliv-
cred his famous sermon. or lecture.
Beyond the Grave" to an audience
last evening that taxed the opera
house to its full capacity.
In fact, seating room could not be
secured by many and there were large
numbers who were content to stand in
the aisles Throughout the entire dis
course. On the stage were seated
many delegates who are attending the
gulf coast convention of the Interna-
tional Bible Students Association
which is being held in Pensacola.
Pastor Russell is a pleasing speaker.
his delivery being without the slightest
effort at oratorical display, but his
earnestneSS was emphasized by a
strenuous gesture and a decided mod
ulation Of the voice. He cited Scrip
tural authority to substantiate his
various statements and arguments
and there were many in the audience
who were busily engaged throughout
the lecture taking notes, both OF the
pastors words and the scripture pass
ages he cited.
Pastor Russell has travelled over the
English speaking world and has lee
tured In every city eft -any consequence
at WHICH ne SlOppSu Ills lectures, OF
sermons, are perhaps the most widely
read of any living divine today, being
published weekly throughout the civil
ICED world. Mr.. Russell made a deep
impression upon his hearers last even
ing and many sought to shake his hand
at the conclusion of his discourse.
The lecture, which consumed more
than an hour in delivery, was as fol-
lows:
THE grave marks the dividing line
between the known and the unknown.
All beyond the grave is held by faith,
not by knowledge. How important,
then, that we accept only Divine testi
mony on a subject regarding which
none but the Almighty could en-
tighten US. We admit that our own
guessing on this subject would be un-
Why then prefer the
guesses of other men who know no
more on the subject than we do?
Confederate Spirities.
81 know that spiritism claims 10 have
from the dead and
that thus 1t has proofs. I admit that
some learned men have become Psy-
chists and corroborate Spsritics. /
prefer, however, to follow the Bibles
teaching and to believe those men de-
ceived. The Bible tells us that the in
which communicate through
mediums are not dead humans but the
fallen angels The Bible tells us that
these evil spirits, demons purposely
strive to deceive humanity, and to mis-
Gods plans; and that God |
viii not fully restrain them until an |
appointed time. but meantime permits /!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08

Students League-the latter Pastor
Russelps paper"
Today, which is marked on the pro-
gram as Zeal Day, the following is
the order Of service:
$50 g. m.-Praise, Prayer and Tes-
tilnony.
1920 a. m.-Symposiu11 on Harvest
ing, by Bros. Green, LaFerry, Irwin,
livingston and others.
1880 a. m.-Discourse by Bro. o. L.
Sullivan.
1880 p. m.-Praise Service
800 p. m.-Discourse by Bro. o. L.
Sullivan.
400 q. m.-Question meeting, con-
Quoted by Bros. Stevens and Sullivan.
write your questions and hand to
chairman)
Sunday, March 9, Glory Day.
$50 a. m.-Praise, Prayer and Tes-
timany.
1870 a. m.-Discourse on True Bap-
ism and it's proper symbol by Bro. w.
s. Stevens, followed by symbolic i'm
mersion.
800 p. m.-Special public discourse
by Bro. o. L. Sullivan.
700 p. m.-Praise Service.
1880 p. m.-Discourse by Bro. 0. L.
Sullivan, followed by love feast
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
GIFTED JEWISH
LADY TO SPEAK
IN PENSACOLA
NINE. BELLA PEVsNER, OF JER-
USALEM, WILL DELIVER ADJ
DRESS AT TEMPLE BETHEL
SUNDAY NIGHT.

Nine. Bella Pevsner, of Jerusalem a
gifted Jewish lady. will arrive in the
city Sunday and on Sunday night viii
deliver an address at Temple Beth lei
which promises to be most interesting
as well as instructive. While in Pen
sacola she win be the guest OF Mrs.
IS. A. Friedman.
Nine. Pevsner is on a tour Of the
United States and comes from the
Holy Land well equipped as a world
lecturer in the interest of Judaism, as
well as modern suffrage. In the cities
where she has appeared in America,
Nine Pevsner has received high en-
comiums, both from the public and the
press. She has already appeared in
some of the cities of Alabama in Jew
ish temples and Jewish schools and the
newspapers have given her much
praise. They speak of this brilliant
and gifted woman as being wonder
fully endowed mentally and class her
as one Of the ablest female lecturers
of the present day.
Having made her home in the Holy
Land for many years, Mime. Pevsner
has had splendid opportunity to learn
the conditions, not only of her own
people, but those of other faiths who
reside in and about Palestine. In her
studies she has given much time TO
the conditions or the weaker sex,
thereby allowing her wide scope in
on their needs and re-
A portion of her theme at
her lecture to be given here will be
devoted to the higher ideals Of Juda-
ism.
This lecture in Pensacola will be
open to the general public. Those
who wish to attend are requested to
arrive early in order to secure good
seats, although the acoustics of the
temple are fine and those in any part
Of the building will be able to hear
Nine. Pevsner's address.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08

Austin. Texas, March 6-That af-
fairs along the border between Texas
and Mexico are continually growing
worse is the tenor of reports received
here. constantly by Governor Colquitt.
According to those dispatches, the
condition is especially serious along
the upper five hundred miles of the
border. Several bands of armed Mex
leans are said to have been operating
in the Big Bend country, driving OF
cattle and horses and committing
other depreciation on the ranchers
Brownsville and Matamoras among the
larger towns have been particularly
aroused and demand immediate pro-
lection, in spite of the stopping of
hostilities there.
Cessation of hostilities at Browns
vile and Matamoras is but temper
airy. l believe" declared Governor Col
quit. ITO one not understanding the
situation thoroughly the recent action
of this Office might be misconstrued.
For the past few days kilograms and
letters have been received by me re-
questing protection and aid, not only
from people in Matamoras and
Brownsville, but all along the border.
Every possible means of securing
federal troops was resorted to, but
without success. Requests for aid con-
tinued to pour into headquarters here
and ii was necessary to 90 something
to protect the people of that section
their property, and their interests"
That the officials at Washington do
not appreciate fully the seriousness of
the situation along the border was
the opinion Of the governor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
$3.50 Recipe Free,
For Weak Kidneys.
Relieves Urinary and Kidney Troubles,
5aekaehe, straInina, Swelling, Etc.
Stops Pain in the Bladder,
Kidneys and Back.

Wouldn't It be nice within a week or 80
Wouldn't it be nice within a week or 80
scalding. dribbling, straining or too fire.
quent passage Of urine: the forehead and
the back-of-the- aches; the stitches
and pains in the back: the growing mus
Gle weakness; spots before the eyes; vel
low skin; sluggish bowels; swollen eye
lids or ankles; leg cramps; unnarIiraH
short breath; sieeplessness and the de-
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you can depend on, and If you want 20
make quick recovery, you ought TO
write and get a copy Of It Many doctor
would charge you $3.50 just for writing
this prescription, but I have IL and viii
be glad to send ii to you entirely free
Just drop a line like this: DR.. A r.
Robinson. K-699. Luck Building, Detroit
Mich, and 1 viii send IL by return mail
in plain envelope. As you will see when
you get it, this recipe contains only
pure. harmless remedies. but ft has great
healing and pain-conquerfng power
It will quickly show its power once Won
see what IL is without delay. I VIII send
you a copy free--you can use II and cure
yourself 1t home. (Adv.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
ALL YOU NEED IS 4
CASCARET TONIGHT.
NO HEADACHE, SOUR STOMACH.
RILIoUsNEss OR CONSTIPATION
BY MORNING.

Turn the rascals out-the headache,
the biliousness, the Indigestion this
sick, sour stomach and foul gases
turn them out tonight and keep them
out with Cascarets.
Millions of men and women take q
Cascaret now and then and never know
the misery. caused by a lazy liver,
clogged bowels or an upset stomach.
Don't put in another day OF distress.
Let Cascarets cleanse and regulate
your stomach; remove the sour, undi-
gested and fermenting food and that
misery making gas; take the excess
bile from your liver and carry out Of
the system all the constipated waste
matter and poison in the intestines
and bowels. Then you viii feel great.
A CaScaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep. A 10-cent box
from any drug store means a clear
head, sweet stomach and clean. healthy
liver and bowel action for months.
Children love to take Cascarets be-
cause they taste good-never grippe or
stcken. (Adv)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
TO REMOVE DANoRUFF

Prevent dry. thin and failing hazr. al1ay soot1
ing and iz4sasian, and pFozncse the growth
and beauty Of the hair. nsQ1sat shanpcos
wiHh CuaacWa Soap. assisted By occasion&
dressings with Cusacura Ointrneat. AFFORD
moss effective and economical treaAmeus.
Cuf1cua Soap e2Bc.) and Ouszcna Ointment
CEoc., are sold by druggists and dealers
1hroughous the world. A single SCI b often
gundenA liberal sannEse OF each mailed
free. vita Sop. Skin Book. Address post
card Ou1zcna. Dep4. T. Bossen-"
aETcnder-faoed men should use Cusscura
SOAP Shaving Stick. bic Sample free
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
JUDGE
RETURNS HOME
HAS BEEN PRESIDING OVER FED
ERAL COURT IN JACKSONVILLE
OWING TO VACANCY THAT
EXISTS THERE.

Judge ". B. Sheppard. OF the fed
eral court, has returned from Jack
sonville. where he has been presiding
over the federal court IN that district
for the past week. A number of cases
were heard by the Judge
The southern district is now without
either a judge or district attorney. the
senate failing to confirm the appoint
ment of Judge Cheney. appointed sew
eral months ago by the president, and
Judge Sheppard has been assigned by
Judge Pardee to hold court there until
Judge is appointed and confirmed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
Ring SO for coal. Garfield.
biblical Slams.

Donald hal been to Sunday school
and on coming home was asked what
he had learned. The lesson was the
story of Joseph, and the small learner
was evidently full of his subject.
oh" he said, at was about a boy,
and his brothers took him and put
him in hole in the ground; and then
they killed another boy, and took the
first boys coat and dipped II in the
blood of this boy and"
ooh, no, Donald, not another boy"
his sister interrupted. Mortified. But
Donald stood his ground.
"It was. too" he insisted. Then he
added: THE teacher said Kid but I
don't use words ike that"-Woman'
home Companion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-08
ECHO OF CHAMP CLARKS
CAMPAIGN FOR NOMINATION

Chicago. March Am echo of
Speaker Champ Clark's campaign for
the democratic nomination for presi-
dent came today when a suit for $2.352
royalties on the song entitled you
Gotta Quit Kickin My Dawg Aroun ;"
was begun in the municipal court.
Both plaintiff and defendant are
music printing and publishing con-
Germs. It was set forth that the melody
was sung in the Ozark mountains for
years before it became a recent craze.