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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
THE PALMA TROPHY
Won by United States Rifle, Team
Argentine Second-Canada Third

Camp Perry. Ohio. Sept S.-The
United states rifle team won the Pal
ma match, today. It's score was TIA.
The team from the Argentine Repub-
lie was second. with a score CT 1851.
nine points ahead of Canada's score
OF 1915 sweden made 1884 and Peru
l46b. The shooting was on the 500. 90A
and 1000 yard ranges The scores are
considered good. as a strong north
wind blew in the facts of the shoot
ers. The winning score was six points
below that made by the United States
team. last year. when it captured the
prize in Canada.
The Canadian team was much sur
prised at the result. as it came here
determined to win back the prize. The
Argentine shooters did we'll. consid-
ering that they were not accustomed
to long range shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
AN EMBROIDERED "a"
On Pillow Slip Only Glue to the Muir.
dered Girl at New York.

NeW York. sept.-rAn embroidered
letter a begun with flourish and
finished with an uncertain hand, gave
detectives, today. their first tangible
clue in New Yorks latest murder mys-
Iterl The body of whose victim. a girl
lin the twenties, has been surrendered
in two nj aces by the Hudson river.
Through this hand worked letter
which adorned the corner of the stain
ed pillow slip containing the lower
Ipart OF tie body. found. yesterday. de-
tectiNes hope to establish the young
womans identity. although her head,
larms and legs had not heen found
/ Ii is believed that the river stii holds
lsthese members of the body and that the
crime was committed in New York by a
person or persons versed in surgery This
theory is strengthened by the skill with
which the body was dssected and the
finding in. the pillow slip with the lower
torso OF a 9-pound rock of a kind whict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

hearing is expected to develop fur
their discussion as. to the Roads fu-
iture.
! The loffieerss rid thts .tpmnany viii
present all she Ala ariA MInsnfea yor
10 answer any and AL questions that
have harrington sid situation. said
President Elliott. tonight Among
those ri appear in opposition wili he
Louis y. Bra ndeis and. Former Cover
nor Morgan III Bulkehey Of eSiifecti.
cut. President Elliott said that he had
assured Gov. Foss that wished 20
cooperate with the public authorities
in all reasonable efforts for building
up business in Massachusetts, and for
good service
In interviews, today. Mr.. Elliott de-
MED tl1at there was. any friction be-
tween himself and Former President
Mellen, who is to act in an advisory
capacity TO the Roads directors TAX
ing eognizanee of reports of impend-
ing reepiVership for the New Haven,
he said
There is no imminent danger of a
receiverships for the New Haven
Road"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
SAGADAHOC.
soWDoIN..

Mrs. Charles Nile. who has been
visiting her sister, Mr.. Fred Roberts,
"a few days, returned, Tuesday. to her
home. at Lisbon Fails.
Mr.. Jalhert has sold his farm to
ont-of-town parties. he will move T.
ii in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Curtis of Lis
hon Fails We're in this vicinity, Sun-
day. B
Miss Helen Keay was recently thu
guest of Miss Frances Williams at I.isA
hon Ridgas,s. -
Andrew Byros has sold his farm il
the borough to n Lacha pele.
Misses Lydia aud Ellen Marshall
left. Monday, for Pennington, to att
tend the normal school there.
+ Miss Florence Bishop of Bowdoin-
ham is to teach this fan. in Bowdoin
Frank Townsend who has been
passing his vacation with his father
tC r. Townsend. and other relatives
viii leave Wednesday, for his home
in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Preparations and rehearSals for A
summer Carnival" al Pressure Isle. are
going rapidly and successfully forward
under the direction of Mr. and Mrs.
l.. j. Rodcnbaugh. The entertainment
is Ia lie giver under tic auspices of
tho fire department, which fact alone
would insure great Interest," but when
it is known that the prodnefien is a
conpanion piece to "A Dagsaat the
Day at the Ranch anG eeery bit as
good as that play. which vas entliu-
siastically received there last year. il
is certain that a capacity house will
greet it. Tuneful songs, graceful dances
and an abundance Of really funny com
edy mark the carnival anG the best
local talent has taken hold of the work
with a vim. several newcomers viii
take part. heir abilities being a dis
tirct addition to the good actors al
ready there. The carnival viii be
given in the new Opera house and the
r3omy stage will admit Of most elab-
orate staging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
CONSERVATION Of CALVES.
A Means Of Reducing High Cost of
Beef.

Washington, Sept. S.-The conserve
ton OF calves as a means OF lowering
the high cost of living Is a plan formu-
lated hN Representative Britten of Hi
nGis who has been investigating tee
scarcity of beef cath. and the con
segment high cost OF meat. Represent
tatiVe Btitten, today, introduced a bill
designed To prevent the killing OF
calNeS and to insure an increase in the
meat supply. The measure would make
a misdemeanor the shipment in inter
state commerce of beef cattle kille,l
under ~" years Of age
In ISL" said Mr. iiritten. 5000. 900
zoaKes were slaughtered If these.
calves had been allowed 10 live for two
years and allowing 400 pounds as an
average weight for a Vo~ year old COW
or steer they would Lave produced
l1,2bb. -oon pounds OF beef to supply
the scarcity We now feel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES:

The statement of the Copper Pro-
ducers Association for August shows
a decrease in stocks on hand of $3.50. =
9oS pounds compared with the previ-
Gus month.
General rains throughout northern
Texas, sunday. brought relief from
The heat of the past few days which
in some instances has broken all rec
.ords for the season. The precipitation
in Dallas was LIS inches. s-5#-.t
/ Two-tenths of an inch of rain fel
in Oklahoma City and, immediate vi.
ciritl, late SUNDAY, endingsa a. drouti
of 6o days and causing,sl drop OF q
degrees in the temperatures The droutt
still is unbrcken in some sections OF
the state, however.
J Walter Pearson rescued small dos
from the abuse of a trackman. five
weeks ago. at Newark. y. j.. and the
doe bit him Tor his kindness. The MAJ
wos taken to the hospital. last Satur.
day suffering from rabies and, Mon.
day in his agony he eluded his nurse.
dow To his death.
An earth shock was felt at Kings
town, Island of st Vincent. B. w /.
SUNDAY morning, and subsequently o
severe Thunderstorm accompanied BY
n heavy fan OF rain, broke over the
island. The telephone service was af-
fected and minor damages resulted II
the plantation districts.
Industrial and academic chemist.
from all parts of the country We're n
Rochester, Y. Y, Monday. for the ASH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
CAPITAL JoTTiNGs.

Congressman Wilder Of Massaehu-
setts. seriously i'll AT Washington was
reported slightly improved, Monday \
bulletin by his physician says he Is
suffering from kidney trouble and
stomach complications which have
mad il difficult for him to retain food
or Obtain rest.
James n. Brennan of Dorchester.
Mass, WAS appointed a national bank
examiner by Acting Comptroller Kane.
Monday. 70 have charge of the Boston
district, succeeding Examiners Ever
and Neal, who recently resigned be-
cause of the comptroller's order pro-
hiDiting national bank examiners from
engaging in outside work. Examiners
ere paid under the fee systems. and in
view of the order restricting their ser
vices to the government one examiner
Will lave the entire Boston district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
EAST WINTHROP.

Herbert Sylvester of Boston is the
guest of slr. and Mrs. Edgar Park
man
Miss Marion Stone is attending the
Dirigo Business College at Augusta.
Mrs. Dickson Of Augusta visited.
Friday her daughter. Mrs. II. NJ.
Stone.
Irving jackson, who has been Wis
iting in the. place. has returned to
Foycroft
Mrs Charlie Rove, who has been
stopping, at f. NJ. Rowes for the past
few weeks. has returned to her home
IN Cambridge, Mass. -
Mrs. G., H. Higgins is visiting rela-
tives in kittery.
The .Theus Club with their families
Npd some invited friends held. Thurs
Ia. q picnic At Island Park 4 launch
ride was taken. during the afternoon
The day was passed very pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.
NO TRACE FOUND
In This City ef Murderers Of the Al
bantam at Topsham.

-
SHe'ili 'itNeF III 29kaaaii"e o9"ii'N ~
IiEed III ms ei'Y' MONDAY evening on
Tue lo.3s tfalh looking l"r pafties s's-
Ieetca |" HaNt e''e7 'o'iiieete" WIN NV
'ii9iuti 81 N"sti III .2o'tss "i'''' tue Nt'a
itia't "ii"at "oiA WIS t""ff'' '7"''ie"s
ll'ofil'iis' III 'tfe tieroseosfln fiFef n'
i7P7liafh III II hiuiiiiitea 'olto''ioh' ne
Saefli Drought win nun, an Aipafllah'
l"f inc PURPOSE 81 lafhtfAihs Tue partS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Late Developments
At Green Acre

Eliot Me, Sept. Screen Acre Eel
lowehip, known worldwide as one Of
the most unique religious organiza-
tons and exponent Of free thought. E"
IS torn by dissenting factions. The
colony here on the banks of the Pts
cataqna. whose population embraces
many widely known Boston and Cam
bridge people, is threatened with dis
ruptidn. gas
The outcome rests in the election of
a board Of trustees. Arrayed in OPP
posite factions are the followers of the
Oriental prophet, Abdul aha- Abbas.
and known as the Bahaists, and the
original Green Acreites, who became
pilgrims To this now famous ground 10
give expression to their ideals of uni
Sersal brotherhood and free religious
thought in its broadcast aspect The
RaEaists want a pagan temple" erect
Cd rs their shrine. They have select
ed for the site of this edifiee the beau
tfful pine grove where the Green Acre
ties for years have held their outdoor
meetings.
Ever since the visit of Abdul Bahia
Abbas in 1872 the sBahaists have been
preserving among the pilgrims of Green
scrc They have built mp a rival organ
ization which IS now strong enough. they
believe. to consHmmate their plans for
control.
They want the temple erected III time
for the visit of the great prophet Abdul
BAHIA The funds for the temple are
available through the agency of the leg
acy OF sl2 900 left to the Green Acreites
hy Mrs Helen Cole of New York, and Ia
be devoted to the upbuilding of the col
ony. Its terms are broad enough to he
applied by the trustees for the purpose
of temple erection. 1t is planned by ths
Bahaists To place busts Of Znroaster
Sakyl- Mundi. Mahamet Confucins. Bud
Cha eomte. Christ and others about its
interior. Statements of these q eat teach
ers are to be Inscribed on the front wall
of the auditorium The interior will pe
finished plainly and will seat about go.
The temple will be for the propagation
of the Bahaist creed. hut teachers OF
every faith will be invited there ana
scholars of every denomination Will be
asked TO expound their different theories.
even as they are today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Final Vote on Democratic
Tariff Bill at 4 P. NJ, Today.

Washington. Sept. S.-The Senate
will vote finally on the Democrats
tariff hin nj 4 o'clock, tomorrow afi-
ernoon. This agreement was reached
tonight. at Has o'clock. when it be-
came apparent that ii wonld he imnos-
sblc3 70 carry the plan to pass the
measure before Adjournment.
The party leaders agreed to keep
the Senate in session until we'll into
the morning To dispose of as many Of
the reserved amendments. sum pendfaa
a~ possible. and then 10 adjourn antl
. o'clock tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
70 OPEN NEGOTIATIONS.
Senior de Zamacona at Havana En-
Route to Washington from Mexico

Havana, Cuba, Sept S.-Manuel De
Zamacona. former Mexican ambassa-
dor 10 the United States who. it was
understood was being sent To Wash
ligton by Provisional President Huer
ta to open diplomatic negotiations
there with the United States state de-
partment, arrived here. today. on til.
steamship Fssperanze from Vera Cruz.
He Immediately transferred TO the
1steamer Prince George, bound for Key
West
Senior De ZamaCona said the report
that he was going 10 Washington as
the special representative of President
Huerta was absolutely untrue. h
was going to the capital on purely
private business. Further than this
the Mexican diplomat declined to say
anything
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
9BArTLE OF LAKE ERIE.
Large Delegation Leaves Providence,
r. L., for Celebration.

Providence. r. l.. Sept ga delegation
of $50 men including most of the state
officials, the Legislature. judges OF the
supreme and superior courts and large
military representation. left, today. for
Put-in-Bay to assist in the observance OF
the centennial Of the battle of Lake Erie.
With the party went Bishop James De-
Wolf Perry of the Episcopal diocese of
Rhode Island, a direct descendants of
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. the he
TO OF the engagement The delegation
plans to be gone week and win be en-
tertained at Sandusky Ohio, and Detroit.
The expenses Of the party will he paid
by the state, the Legislature having APP
propriated sl5,00o for the purpose. last
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
WILL NEVER RACE AGAIN.
Berniee e.. Trottine Queen. Is Broken
Down.

san Francisco. sept. According to
information received here from the East
Eormce r. termed the trotting queen OF
the Pacific coast has hopelessly broken
down am meyer viii be able To race
again Tile hay mare set mark of a0li
on the california circuit, last season.
and had q long string of Victories to her
credit size was shipped To Cleveland for
this years Grand Circuit races. but de-
Velppcd a fever which caused her undo
Ing. Three other California horses that
were s,nt East with Bernice R--Prince
Lot cupid and Nuristc-also were taken
sick and were unable to race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
woleas, Announces Retirement.

Portland. ore, Sept S.-Ad Wo,-
CAST formerly lightweight champion
announced, today, his mai retirement
from the ring.
Nolgast attributes his recent defeats
II the effects Of an ope ration for APP
pendicitis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Bed Soy 3: All STARS l

~, Manc hester, y. II, Sept. S,+-The
boston Red Sox defeated an All Star
team picked from the Manufacturers
League of this city. strengthened by
the Boston National battery Strand
and Whaling, by score of to /, this
afternoon The occasion was the form
al opening ofsTextile field Joe Wood
and Leonard We're in the box for the
Red Sox. Nunamaker and Carrigan
csanght. : Attendance. 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

A verdict of suicide was rendered.
Monday. in the case of Mrs. Marie lie
Marie, Norwood. manieurist and hair
dresser. who was found dead in her
apartment. last August, by Special
Justice Fred a. Hutchinson of the
Dedham district court AS a result
of the inquest, Justice Hutchinson
finds that Mrs. LeMaire met her death
by taking poison tablets and that the
act was due to mental depression Al
the time of her death il was thought
that Mrs LeMaire might have been
the victim of foul play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

IN amendment by Chairman Simmon,
Of the finance committee To enable farm
ers To manufacture denatured aleohe
Wis agreed 10 without opposition Tn,
atnendmentA removed troublesome restrie
TONS now required by law
Nfter agreeing ~ numerous minor par
aeraphs the Senate adjourned At LIZ \
NJ L O'Clock this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Patrick Noon.

The death of Patrick Noon. long
tune member of the Branch. occurred
sunday night. IN the hospital here. Of
pulmonary tuberculosis. He was born
in Ireland. about IS years ago. lie ell
listed in 60. G. End Mass Cav. March
., 1861. and was discharged at Read
vile. Mass. July 20, 1867 He WAS adj
mitted % the Branch from Boston.
Doc 10 1881. No known relatives sur
N.NG-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Sugar Schedule Agreed to. :

Washington. Sept 1.-The sugar
sheedale, without amendment and Inc
Guiding the provision for free sugar.
In 1916, WAS finally agreed to, at l
o'clock, this morning. senator Bristow
yielded in his demand Ior another roll
eall because Senator Ransdell's amend
ment had h,een decisively defeated
"a rlinr :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Funeral of Late Abram SAVAGE

The funeral of the late Abram SAY
age was held, at p. NJ, Monday.
from the residence of his son, Will
Hard. Undertook street. Randolph.
Rev /. II. Clark officiating. The bear
ers were Samuel and William James,
Albert Wyman and John James. The
remains We're taken Ia Wiseasset for
in Iermenf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Charged Assssst jess Willard, Pro
, noter Mccarey and 10 Others.

Los Angeles Sept ~s.zsJess Willard.
a, principalss fhSskAss t. Mccare ykaas
nj omoter and 10 others interested ia
TIL. fatal Willard Young fight at the
We. non Arena, Aug. %. We're held. late
today to the superior court. charged
with murder in the second degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

Nathan p Stevens, inventor of several
improvements In locomotive construction
died. Monday. at Concord, y II. He was
Il years ofsage. Mr. Stevens was one OF
s. six brothers. each of the other five OF
whom We're railroad master mechanics IN
various parts OF the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

Fla, president of the association, is
presiding at the sessions. The delegates
will Leave, Tuesday night, on spe-
ci;l train for the Yellowstone Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
WINTHROP.

The contract for the building of the
new sehoolhouse has been awarded 70
IA. f. Booker of Richmond The
building will cost $2625.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

NJ Boafseuf. who was regarded by
the French as the first to develop the
idea of the telephone, died recently
a poor man, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09
Today's Concert Program.

March-"'Stars and stripes Forever"
Sousa
Overture" America. Tobani
f'olka-"Columbia = Robinson
selection fr Red Mil. Herbert
american Patrol Beaeham
Var Memories. ar y Day in camp in
lAG2 :. Reeves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

+. s. Freeman. superintendent Of
power operation of The Boston Ele-
waited street Railway, vas the SUNDAY
guest Of Cleve Verge. 1sariningdate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

abounds in Manhattan but is seldom seen
on the Jersey side of the river. a probs
able motive for the crime is found with
the discovery that the young woman was
to have become n mother within a few
mnnths.~---z
A rambling letter sent unsigned to the
fiob6keiil hprgue at which the body is
l9ins j. tlsot being investigated In this
let fen nj swrier bewails the disappear
ance of Ella and names an East Side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-09

Totals ...+......+....z- .Z.Nl ~ =. III
Amendment No. l had majority Of IN
yes and Amendment No. > "A majority of
3i2 yes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-23

All members of the .Iarshalltown
deanery of the Catholic church were in
this city today in attendance at the
semi annual meeting of the organiza~
ton. which comprises the priests Of
Marshall, Hardin. and Story counties
Rev. DR.. ]. ]. Fitzpatrick. Of this city.
Is dean of the deanery.
Two sessions were held al ST. Marys
rectory. one this forenoon and the other
this afternoon. A paper on st Paurs
Letter to the Hebrews was read by
Rev. r. ]. Renter. of this city. and
dogmatic treatise on The Sacrifice of
the Cross was given by Rev H. j.
Loosbroch. of Haverh,ll. \ general
discussion on moral. liturgicai and
canonical subjects followed the papers.
The priests of the Marshalltown
deanery are Revs. Fl. F Roney, State
Center; Francis Renter. Ames: John
Mcnamara. Fldora: Maurice Nolan
Iowa Falls: l.. D. Tobin. St Anthony:
NJ, Nichols, Nevada: and F. J. Renter
of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-23
HEARS ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
ON PANAMA CANAL BY A.
BRUCE MiNEAR,
SUPERINTENDENT PALMER
is ELECTED PRESIDENT
J. w. Hook Chosen Vice President
Chicago Y. NJ. c. A. Secretary Gives
Most interesting and Instructive
Lecture on Building tho Panama
Inter Ocean Waterway.

The Searchlight Club of the 7. n.
elected officers, and heard an excellent
lecture on the Panama canal by A.
Bruce Minear, of Chicago. Superin-
tendent Aaron Palmer. of the public
schools, was elected president: ]. W.
Hook, was chosen vice president. and
Henry Z. Wilson. was retained secre
tary and treasurer.
The officers and John P. Woodbury..
J. I. Bashanl, and H. ]. Rodgers were
chosen members of the executive COM
mittee. The ticket, as nominated by a
committee composed of w. w. Doolittle
l. Q. kemhle, and E. P. Gale. was
elected.
Tells How Canal Was Built.
The Panama canal, very timely
and interesting subject because the
waterway is 10 be opened to ocean traf-
fic within the next year. was described
ny A. Bruce Minear, of Chicago. He
Illustrated his lecture. which was very
Interesting. with film Of moving pic
lures and many stereopticon views.
Mr. Minear spent two years in the
canal zone, establishing the Y. NJ. c.
\. work among canal employees, anc
while doing 50 had unusual advant-
ages and became very familiar with
the work.
Motion pictures showed the blasting
operations. steam shovels and drills at
work loading and unloading cars, SHIFT
ing track and many other details.
Shows sierd'. Device Operating.
The audience was particularly inter-
ested in the motion pictures OF large
apparatus that was invented by Vice
President and General Manager W. q.
Bierd. Of he NJ. & st. l., while he was
an officer Of the Panama abroad dur
ing the early years of the construction
york. This device Mr.. Minear said
had saved the government many thous-
arGs Of dollars and much time. II IS
a nova BILE derrick and crane. tEat lifts
bodily long sections Of railroad track.
ties and all, and shifts them 10 new
bed Such shifts are frequently neces-
sarv. both in excavatinS and il dis
tribu,ing the earth when it Is dumped
Operated by a gang of half dozen
men, it does the work Of scores.
Mr. Minear's lecture was most CON-
prehensve and interesting. Ii gave
the audience Of seventy-fre men a
VERY good idea OF just how immense an
undertaking the government is COM
pleting and what the waterway will
mean TO ccean traffic.