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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-03
SH|POWNERSIN
READINESS FOR
PANAMA CANAL
NEW WATERWAY HAS CAUSED
NEARLY ALL. BIG = SHIPPING
COMPANIES TO ADD TO PRES.
EMIT TONNAGE AND PREPARE
TO HANDLE OFFERED INcREAs.
ED BUSINESS.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Nov. 2.--British shipowners
and merchants idn every time i0f pros
duce and manufacture, have carefully
laid plans for any change that will
come over the trade of the world as
result of the opening of the Panama
canal
All big shipping companies that have
interests in the countries directly ben
Gifted by the new wa erway have either
added to their tonnage or made pre-
parations for doing SO, and in every
case it will be found that the steamers
built or building are generally OF the
size considered most suitable for the
transit of the canal. Coaling stations
also are being arranged for in order
that steamers using the canal may
coal if necessary between Colon and
England and generally speaking, ev-
erything possible is being done to en-
able England to hold the supremacy
she has attained in the worlds mari
time trade. ~
Englishmen, however, always con.
sentative, do not believe that the revo.
luton will be an immediate one They
are planning for a gradual expansion
of trade which the ships now in exist
ence or in prospect will be quite able
to take care of. Probably one of the
Major e. r. Jones, formerly Ameri-
can CONSUL at Cardiff. who for many
years has been editor of Shipping
World. In a recent interview Major
Jones said:
Several of our leading British ship
owners trading with the Central AM
erican states, the Dominion of Can
ada and the American states on the
Pacific have built and are building ships
to meet business which the Panama
route is expected to create especially
between the Atlantic and Pacific. In
doing this they have ignored the pos
sibility of the granting of preferential
canal tolls to American coasting tom
mage using the canal They frankly
believe that the United States will
never carry out this idea. Should they
be right. and the tonnage ready to use
the canal the first year be 10. 900
tons and the tolls $1.25 a ton, the in
come will be sufficient to meet the in
terest charges and working expenses.
Should the American coasting tonnage
however, be exempt from tolls the
whole of the interest and working ex-
pense will fall upon foreign, principal
ly British. shipowners. and this Of
course viii place them at disadvan-
tage.
HThe dominating factors governing
the traffic of the Panama canal win
be distances and expense; that is to
say, tolls and dues, and consideration
Of these will often turn the scale in
favor of either the Suez or the Pam
anna route As I have already indf-
Gated, the Panama tolls are to be
SI25 per ton. The Suez dues on ships
with cargo are 6.25 francs ($1.25) at
present, but ships in ballast are allowed
a rebate of $50 francs CSC cents)
per toa< fun transit rate" Particu-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-03

nations will be composed of men in
heart as well as head, then can the
spears be beaten into pruning hooks,
swords into pillow shares and we will
have bread enough and to spare.
Let tffs mind .bcasiIt in. Ypu which
is also in Christ Jesus
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-03

The admirer of the field dog in act
i've competition is at the present mo-
ment riding his hobby at top speed,
for. field trials are being held in all
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-11-03
FUNERAL MRS.
BERRY TODAY
AGED AND WELL KNOWN REst.
DENT PASSED AWAY SATURDAY
NIGHT AT HER HOME AT
BRENT.

Mrs. Susie Berry, who died at her
home at Brent's Station, Saturday
tight at the age Of 81 years, will be
buried in the Brent cemetery this aft
ernoon, the funeral occurring from
the house at 2 o'clock. The aged lady
was the widow Of the late A. c. Berry
and she had a large number of friends
and relatives. The pallbearers will
be n. Adams, J. C. Van PeIt, j. Stoff,
Henry and Albert Clopton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
PERFORATED COINS.
Uncle Sam Tried Them Several Times
but Without Success.

but Without Success.
Perforated coins were never in ia
vor in the United States. though vari-
Gus efforts were made to popularize
them. The first United States coin
with a perforated center was gold
dollar issued in 1919. which had a
square hole In the middle of the
planchet 1t was the forerunner of the
gold dollar issued by the United States
mint in lS49 The coin was engraved.
not struck from dies
The next United States coin with a
perforated center was issued from the
Philadelphia mint in 1850 and was of
the denomination OF | cent 1t was
about the size of the bronze cent now
in use. At that time the large. old
| fashioned copper cent was in general
circulation. and the perforated coin re-
ceived the name of ring cent" The
designer reasoned that by means Of
the perforation the cent could be dis
| tinguiShed by touch from the dime.
Another perforated cent issued the
NtdA SAVNth lNb iiuEN III lht
field with the words. Gent, One-tenth
Silver" he reverse showed an olive
wreath around the perforation and the
words. United States of America"
The mint authorities undertook to
design IL coin that would answer all
requirements. and the pieces were
struck with both pierced and perfect
centers IN silver. copper. nickel and
composition metal. six varieties in all.
without counting the various metals,
by the government authorities, and
consequently they were never put In
general circulation.
The only gold half dollar ever pro-
duced at the United States mint was
struck In 1852 1t had perforation
In the center, and the diverse showed
wavy circle around the perforation.
with the Inscription, United States OF
America" around the border. The re-
verse was blank The coin was ex-
actly half the weight OF the dollar.
Regardless of the generally accepted
idea the gold fifty cent pieces with
which the public is familiar were not
an issue OF the United States, but were
manufactured by California jewelers..
There has not been any attempt to in
troduce the perforated coin in the
United States since 1884. In that year
two pieces OF the denominations of
and 8 cents were issued at the Phila
delphia mint-Harper's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Degrees to Burn.

What a pity that the three Yer
mont colleges, Middlebury, Uni
yersity of Vermont, and Norwich
University, could not have had the
good sense to each confer a differ
ent degree upon Gov. Allen M.
Fletcher, as for instance Doctor OF
Laws. Doctor of Divinity, and Doc
tor of Politics or something like 1t.
instead of all three comforting the
LII. d. degree upon him this sum
mer. He isn't triplets, and he is
far too modest to write ID. ID. three
times after his name. The presi-
dents of these colleges could have
used all those big words and fatter-
ing sentences just as well in confer
ring other degrees and see what a
chance it would give us to spread
ourselves when we write to him for
a political job. We could say. His
Excellency. Governor Allen Nj.
Fletcher, LII D., ID. d.. ID. p" Short
sighted policy.-Londonderry Sitter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Turkish Names

On our visiting list are Mrs. Hya-
cinth. Mrs. Tulip, Mrs. Appletree and
Mrs. Nightingale. am also happy
enough to possess the acquaintance of
Mrs. Sweetmeat, Mrs Diamond, Mrs.
Air though some know her as Mother
Eve-NIiss y-She-Laugh and Master
HeWaited This last appellation
seemed to me so curious that l inqulr-
ed into ii and learned that my young
gentleman waited to be born. These
are not surnames, you understand,
for no Turk owns such thing. To
tell one Mistress Hyacinth from anotb-
er you add the name of her man. And
in his case NIL you can do is TO tack on
his father's-you could hardly say
Christian--name. H. G. Dwight in At
lantic
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Mr.. Moraan's Resignation.

Gen d. l.. Morgan's resignation
as SUPERINTENDENT of the house OF
correction following so closely on
the resignation OF Newman N,
Chaffee as a member OF the penal
board, has caused some wonder
since both Mr.. Morgan and MT
Chaffee are residents OF the same
CITY IL was stated that MI
Chaffees' resignation was due to the
fact that he desired to devote more
time to his private business ailalrs'
Mr.. Morgan resigns on the ADVICE
of his physician. Gen. Morgan s
suceessor will soon demand the
attention of the penal poaru.
While that official was criticiseu
for his lack of personal touch
with the men intrusted TO ms
charge whose habits he was sup
posed to be instrumental in cor
recting it cannot be said that he
was not good manager, and SO tar
as dollars and cents were concerned
he saved the State money, though
perhaps. the bill of fare in the IN
stitution may have come III lot
criticism now and then. Probably
the man in the State will command
the support for Mr.. Morgan's &. posi-
tion as will Frank II. Tracy OF this
city If candidate, an ofhclal
whose heart is in his work, VINO
can talk to the prisoners and make
them feel that every cloud has It's
silver lining with better days com
ing who brooks no monkey bust
ness. secures discipline and re
suits. His honor system is copied
elsewhere with success. Good men
like Mr. Tracy ought to be encour-
aged and acknowledgements Ar
gus.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
THEY DIDN'T MIND DIRT.
In the Days When Clothes Were Dyed,
but Never Washed.

In the matter of the washing of
themselves, our ancestors were trifie
lax The laundress of the twelfth cen
fury must have held position which
was practically a sinecure, while 1t
seems within the bounds of possibility
that In those days she did not exist
at ALL There were, insooth, few gar
ments which would stand washing.
and the dyer was driving brisk trade
before the laundress was even thought
Of A little dye must indeed have COW
cred a multitude of spots.
In the days of the Tudors and Stu
arts washing was a trife more In evil
dence than formerly, but those articles
which were permitted to find their
way into the buck pan"-as the wash
Ing tub used to be called-were few
and far between. The wealthy Of the
middle ages got over the difficulty of
obtaining clean underclothing with
primitive simplicity by not wearing
any, while the lower orders wore
coarse wooden garments that would
no doubt have "shrunk In the wash"
To prevent any casualty of the kind
they remained unwashed.
yelvets. taffetas and richly dyed
silks, such as those worn by the no
bility and gentry. could not. OF course
be washed, and should any person OF
high degree be the possessor Of a linen
shirt it was a thing which was care
fully made known to all his friends
and relatives as being extremely Ia
mode and fit subject for congratula-
ton, but washed 1t never was for fear
OF injuring its pristine beauty.-Lon-
don Taller
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

After congress has spent SIX
months revising the tariff and an
other six months wrestling with the
currency bill it will be time to elect
new congress. In the meantime
the public is paying from one dollar 10
two dollars more a ton for coal than
it did five years ago. OF this IN
crease about fourteen per cent goes
to the mines, four per cent TO the
railroads. one per cent to the retail
EXPENSE and eighty-one per cent 10
the coal trust. The Taft admins
tration did nothing to stop this eXtor-
tion. The Wilson administration has
so far taken the same course ana
congress shows no disposition TO
helm in the least Now the state OF
Pennsylvania is planning to tax the
coal companies some six or eight
million dollars annually to help
meet growing state expenses. ZEN
nsylvania probably ought to tax the
coal operators more than she mas III
the mast. but unless congress can be
kicked into action in the matter the
coal operators will simply pay the
six or eight million dollars in taxes
and use it as an excuse to extract
sixteen or eighteen millions from the
long suffering public.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
wild Schemes OF uInocrates.

The most remarkable proposal ever
made about Mount Athos was that Of
the architect Dinocrates. His plan
was to cut 1t into the shape of a gil
gantic statue of Alexander the Great.
holding in the right hand city, in the
left tank that was to receive all the
waters of the region. Alexander was
much taken with the scheme. But it
was eventually rejected on the ground
that the neighboring country was not
fertile enough to feed the inhabitants
OF the projected city Another of Dinoc-
rates plans was temple to the wife
of King Ptolemy Of Egypt, with roof
OF loadstones that would keep an iron
statue OF her floating In the air
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

Brattleboro. Barre and Montpelier
merchants have arranged to close
their stores a half day each week 10
give their clerks a half holiday dur
ing the summer Inasmuch as the
clerks have to work three evenings
each week it would seem that the
public should approve the same idea
here and we have no doubt that the
buying public will see to it that
the merchants who join in such an
arrangement lose no trade thereby
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

There Is more Ca.-rrl "a tii.s section OF
the country th-n gu csh.r diseases put
together. AL Will t-a LIST faw yc--rs
pas Euppo1cl % b. i-curabl,. For n great
many years d.. e. ? C-iet- lced II n local
6isclse al nrcrc-ihC 4 local rcmedies. and
by constantly falling II cue with local
treatnlC II. V-5-ol-cCl 10 incurahlc. Sci
Cnre has ~ ven Cailrch q be a cOfisii-
tutonal discazc. c-l tlor forc requires
Constiutic--l tea. lc-t. lI1iis Catarrh
Cure. manufactured bv j, J. Cheney q
Co. Tci--o. orc. 81 tie o-iy Cousiitu-
tional cure u Z . = -..'. n taken N
tcru1liv IN rs- fr--1 y = - 10 tea
FpoonflL IL c-.1 C-rcctlv q tie blood
and mucous rurf7cr1 e fte r-7- II. T,1cv
cTcr ono hund-cl c-i'z-1 f-r rr- GO, II
FMS 70 rure. Ecnd Ter c-rcCla-5 nnd tcs-
umonia,1.
Ai,rc51: +. J. c----------v . CO. Toledo, O.
fol , - -
Tale T-ali'a --1-.l1ation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Wltcncrart.

In many parts of the world-Greece
for instance-the believer In wltchcraft
still gets hold, by hook or by crook, of
hair nail parings and so forth from
an enemy's head and hands and burns,
burles or does something else with
them in order to entail unpleasant con-
sequences upon that enemy. And uni
versal folklore reveals the concern of
savages to dispose Of their own hair
and nail clippings to prevent an enemy
from getting at them. Australian ma
tive girls, having had lock Of hair
stolen from them, expected speedy
death as certainty. London Tele-
graph.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
rheumatism ana the Heart.

Don't overlook the grave fact that
rheumatism easily settles in the
heart" and disturbs the valvular ac-
ton. The cure consists in removing
the cause. Foley Kidney Pills so
tone up and strengthen the kidneys
that they keep the blood free OF
poisons and uric acid crystals, that
cause rheumatism. swollen joints.
backaehe, urinary irregularities, and
disturbed heart action. Try them.
Coles Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

why has your daughter dropped her
hospital work so soon?"
"She found she'd have to nurse poor
patients for two years before they in
gusted her with any millionaires. So
she's going on the stage in musical
comedy. "-Kansas City Journal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
There is a sen,imen,

with us about insuring the sons OF
the fathers who have been with US
for so many years. We solicit the
opportunity to serve the sons. Ma.
tional Life ms. Co. OF Vt (MutuaD
Earle 5. Kinsley. General Agent,
Mead Building, Rutland, Vt Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Are Your Kidneys Well?
Many Bennington People Know the
Importance Of Healthy Kidneys

The kidneys filter the blood.
They work night and day.
Well kidneys remove impurities.
Weak kidneys allow impurities to
multiply.
No kidney IN should be neglected.
II you have backache or urinary
troubles.
There is possible danger in delay.
II you are nervous. dizzy or worn
out.
Begin treating your kidneys at
once;
Use a proven kidney remedy.
None endorsed like Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Recommended by thousands.
Proved by Bennington testimony.
Archie Stewart, Soldiers Home,
Bennington. Vt says: I have not
had an attack OF kidney trouble
since Doan's Kidney Pills cured me
three years ago. I am now able to
work out in the open. and give
Doan's Kidney Pills the credit. As
the cure has been permanent. il af-
fords me great pleasure TO advise all
kidney sufferers TO try DOanis Kid
ney Pills"
For sale by an dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Unauentol.

is an sntiseptic healing ointment for
the treatment OF eczema and all skin
diseases, IL contains no harmful drug
,et is a powerful germicide and heal
ng emUilient
Much study and many experiments
have proven repeatedly that no rene
dy can compare with Unguentol
the quick relief and positive cure "
eeEema and skin troubles HarOld ".
Cole. Pharmacies
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Virtues of the Nurse

Sir William Osler in lecture at
Johns Hopkins training school named
the seven virtues of the nurse: ''Tact,
without which no woman can be sue
cessfu and her chief protection in the
mechanism of life; tldiness, 1t being
the primary duty of a woman to look
well; taciturnity, which should be cul-
tiyated as gift; sympathy, gentleness.
the birthright Ola nurse: cheerfulness
and charity. the last and greatest Of
all"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
BENNINGTON. VT. JULY s, 1913

AS our wives will be glad to stand
and fan us on hot days, there seems
to be no reason for buying an cleo
trio cooler.-Pittsfield Journal.
How many wives are you permit
ted by the city ordinances of Pitts
field?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Usual Result.

Sillicus-DO you believe that two
can live as cheaply as one? Cynicus-
Well. after they get married suppose
they generally find they have to-
Philadelphia Record
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08
Utility.

"Of what use is fly. anyway" asks
an exchange.
Well, If there is only one out and it
happens to he long one it will score
! man from third-Detroit Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

II thing is proper and possible 10
man. deem it attainable by thee.-Mar-
Gus Aurelius.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

Splendid, enduring beauty,
deeply cut inscriptions, granite
or marble of the finest kind
these are the reasons why the
monument is best bought of us.
We are not an unknown
concern-we have a reputation
Of furnishing the best obtainable
for the money-and we are al
ways HERE to make good the
monument if it proves other
wise than first class.
Drop us a card for prices,
information, etc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-08

And Cuticura Ointment. Directions:
Make parting and rub gently with
Cuticura Ointment. Continue until
whole scalp has been gone over.
Next morning shampoo with Cuti-
cura Soap. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable, but
once or twice a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the
world Liberal sample OF each mailed free. with 32p
book Address "Cutlcura, (" Dept. OBJ Boston.
ns-Afen who shave and shampoo with CuucuEA
Soap viii md II best for skin and scalp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
Dat OF TosUn Visitors

Misses Alma Ward and Ruth Thomas,
who visited Mrs W. K Ramsey in this
city, en- route from California, left for
their respective homes in New York
and Pennsylvania on Thursday after
noon
Miss Elizabeth Garrett is in the CITY.
the guest of Mrs. Mildred NJ Patterson,
1910 North Oregon street. and will leave
Tor Las Cruces tonight, returning to
II Paso on Monday, Dec. Is.
Mrs. Akard is visiting her daughter
4lFs. X L kohler, Of California street
x
Mrs. H. A. Schultz will arrive from
her home in Las Lunas, N NJ in a
few days and viii be the guest Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, J. L Campbell
during the holidays.
Col J F. GuiIfoiI, commander Of the
ninth cavalry, was here Thursday for
a visit with army commanders on the
border.
Zenas E Black, formerly of Alpine.
Texas, is in FL Paso gathering ma
terlal for an article on FL Paso, which
will appear in the April issue Of the
Sunset magazine.
DR.. and Mrs. o. T. Shenick. who have
been visiting their son, n. A. Shenick,
at the hotel PasO del Norte have re-
turned to their home in Chicago, III.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
Church Affairs

The Brotherhood Of the First Bap-
fist church is meeting tonight IN the
parlOrs Of the church.
Mrs. Herman G. Porter and baby
daughter. Lois, were recently given a
shower at their home by the members
Of Mrs POrter's Sunday school class.
the Delta Alpha class Of the FIRST
Methodist Episcopal church. Each girl
brought an article which was suitable
FOR the baby's wardrobe.
The Delta Alpha class Of the First
Methodist church entertained recently
at the home Of Dr.. w. r Weeks, III
Texas street. The house was prettlly
decorated for the occasion in blue
Mrs. A H. Anderson and daughter
Mrs W. r Schultz, entertained on
Thursday afternoon for the eastern d.
vision Of the First Presbyterian church,
at the home of Mrs Schultz, 3207 HuecO
street. The afternoon was delightfully."-
spent in music and needle work. The
living room was decorated in red and
white carnations bespeaking the
Christmas season, and the dining room
was attractive in It's decorations OF
Christmas greenery, and Christmas
tree. light lunch was served ana
the hostesses were assisted IN enter
tanning by Mrs. J. A Bennett About
40 women enjoyed the afternoon
The members of St Clements Guild
held a bazaar on Thursday afternoon
in the old Calisher building, on Stan
ton street. The affair was success
and the Santa Claus booth was one Of
the chief attractions. There was an
apron and guilt booth and q fancy
work booth. The rooms were attract
iceIy decorated in red and green and
the tables. where the dinner was
served were decorated in cut flowers
The turkey dinner was excellent. hav-
ing been cooked by members Of the
chruch, and about 400 persons were
served
At the Calvary Houston Square Bap-
fist church on Tuesday night, Dec. 16,
at $50 o'clock. there viii be a musical
given under the auspices of the fourth
section OF the aid society A program
will be given and an offering taken
for the benefit of the building fund
Those taking part in the musical VIII
be: Misses Irene Gaylord Lila Cay
lord and Messrs NJ H. BarrOugh and
Clinton Ballard, assisted by the male
quartet