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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15

ter and add it to three-fourths pint of
boiling water. Boil and stir until a
thin, clear paste is formed. Slowly
sift the mixture of strychnine and soda
into the starch paste, stirring constant
ly to form a smooth, creamy mass.
Add one-fourth pint Of heavy corn
strip and tablespoonful of glycerin,
and stir. Add one-tenth ounce of sac
charine, and again stir thoroughly.
Pour this mixture while still hot over
13 quarts of clean oats, and mix until
all the grain is coated.
If alkaloid strychnine is not avail
able, the sulphate may be used, either
powdered or in crystals, but it is neces-
sary to vary the formula. Dissolve the
strychnine in the boiling water before
adding the cold starch solution. After
the poisoned starch paste is clear, stir
in the soda very slowly. Afterwards
add the strip, glycerin and saccha-
rine as in the above directions and mix
with the grain.
For mixing small quantities an ordi-
nary metal washtub is convenient. For
large quantities a tight, smooth box
may be used, and the mixing done with
hoe or spade.
Each, quart Of the prepared grain is
sufficient to treat about fifty prairie
dog burrows. Scatter the grain on
| clean, hard ground near the mounds or
burrows, never on loose soil or in
holes. With reasonable care, cattle,
sheep, or other live stock on the range
will not be endangered.
This poison is effective at any sea-
son when prairie dogs are active, but,
on the whole, early spring or a time of
drought, when green food is scarce, is
preferred for poison operations. In the
South, or wherever the animals do not
hibernate, winter poisoning is recon-
mended. The cost of complete exter-
mination Of the animals, including
labor, need not exceed four or five
cents an acre.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
New Functionary.

"Say. l got swell job" remarked
Billy, I'm teller in livery stable"
"That is a new position to me-" COM
mented his grownup friend with puz-
zled countenance. what are your du-
ties as teller?"
"Oh," said Billy solemnly, Il run
back and tell the boss when the phone
rings"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15

lar is more of the laid-out nature
and sleeve is simply tailored, while ia
pering pin tucks extending up from the
stitched-On-belt hint of the pinchback
effect, though the skirt section is laid
in double plaits at either side back.
Pockets are formed in the skirt by
unique cut to the front panel, and
are held close with a steel button.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
He Knew.

"Ah, he is such a wonderful child,
Mrs. GassalOt. Never sick day Ia ais
life."
;"She's right" said the happy father,
in a carefully concealed aside. 'he al.
ways waits till night when I'm home"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
A Modern Apprehension.

'My one ambition, Hortense, Is to
make home for you. Only you must
promise me one thing"
"What is it, Reginald"
'That you won't let me stand
around in our cozy domicile all by
myself while you picket or attend con-
ventions."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Had Enouoh

"Shall / put another record on the
phonographT
1--WE have heard about fifteen, have
we notT
EYES,"
I'm willing to take your word for ali
the others being equally as good"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Parsnips Yield Heavy Crop.

Parsnips yield heavy crops when
planted in deep, fertile soils. If de
sired, leave % inches of space between
rows and then the ground can DE cul-
tivated with q horse. For hand wheel
hoe cultivation IA inches will be suf-
ficient space.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Sound Advice

First Boarder-I can't think how it
is you manage to fare so well here. I've
industriously made myself pleasant to
the landlady and her daughters, and
get I'm half starved.
Second BOarder-Try the cook.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Golf and Tennis Neck Ribbons.

For sports wear pretty novelty is
the new double-faced ribbon for neck
bands. These come in one-half inch
width. Tiny golf sticks with balls and
crossed tennis racquets are woven ip,
showing the two tones Of the silk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Had His Turn,

Mr.. Oldun-"Life is full of strange
turns" Jack YOung-"I know it. I
turned up at girls house tonight,
got turned down and turned out, and
now I'm going home to turn in"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Siuns.

Remember, my friend, that much
money does not necessarily mean great
success"
mo, but its entire absence Is a
pretty sure sign Of failure"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
A Good Combination.

Fruit, bees and poultry make a COM
bination that is hard to beat and are
things which anyone can have II they
will give little time and thought to
each, but let us have an abundance of
fruit for our table, at least.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Not Strange.

"Strange how Mrs. Woody Swell
man hates everybody who is In trade"
Nothing strange about it. People
don't usually love their creditors, you
know"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Marble Deposits,

Two extensive deposits of high
grade white marble have been dis
covered in Guatemala and will be de.
velOped by capital from the United
States.-Buffalo Times.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15

bleached linen, but isn't, and of dark
blue and white striped Galatia cloth.
This is less heavy and more soft than
jeans but resembles that tried and true
fabric.
1t is cut on trim lines and worn over
a blouse with or without a corset, and
fastens along the sides and over the
shoulders. The shoulder straps button
at the front and are provided with two
buttons and buttonholes so that they
may be heightened or shortened. There
are two pockets at the front, the seams
are Tapped and the whole garment well
tailored. Whoever designed this new
dispensatiOn in the affairs of women
knew all about making clothes to set
well, along with comfort. Before long
We may see trim companies in khaki
overettes, marching forth to do their
bit in all sorts of gardens, in berry
picking and in chicken farming. 1t is
not likely the overette will be discard
ed when tasks lie indoors.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Steel Buttons Trim Khaki,

Steel buttons hold the somewhat
larger revers Of a tan khaki cloth
model whose imitation breast and &C
tual hip pockets are in one with the
hide front panels Of the coat The COL
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Extreme View.

"What's an optimist. par
IAN optimist, son, is a man who be-
lieves even such things as that sub
marine commander would take dis
abled hOspitalship In tow"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Attract Birds.

By planting wild trees and shrubs
bearing fruits about the home, the
householder can attract birds and at
the same time protect cultivated fruits
from their ravages.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Thrift.

Roly-Does your wife believe in do
nestle economy?
Poly-Yes; she saves all the scraps
to be served for breakfast.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Retain Choice Cows.

The farmer who is DESTROYS Of pro-
ducing milk, cream or butter, even In
small way, cannot afford to sell the
choice COWS.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15

The hat at the right has a pretty up
turn In the brim and wheels of braid,
each centered with button, reinforce
the soft silk crown. The center hat
is minus the elastic band, but is COM
mendable model for motor wear that
serves equally well for the street.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-06-15
Cure for Gout.

A cure for govt offered by a Ger
man physician 10 air impregnated with
radium.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

Established as Hopkinsyille Conser-
vative in 1866. Succeeded by Hop
kinsville Democrat 1876. Pubfsh
as the South Kentuckian 1879 to 1889.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24
QUAINT OLD ENGLISH CUSTOM
On ST. Thomas Day Custom Allowed
Poor Children to Solicit Aims
From the Rich.

In former times there we're many
quaint customs connected with St.
Thomas day, the twenty-frst of De-
cember, but most of these have now
died out. In 'Merrie England" the
children and young people of the hum
bier classes were licensed by custom
to go begging at the homes of the
well-to-do and the rich. This custom
was called "going a gooding" or Ego
ing a corning" and was usually ac-
companied by a general merrymaking
and the singing of songs suited to the
occasion. In some remote parts OF
England poor families are still permit
ted to make the rounds in quest Of
aims Oh st. Thomas Day, but II has
now become a deadly serious business,
and not the gay affair Of former times
when youngsters went about singing:
Wassail, was all, through the town, II
you've got any apples throw them
Up wi ne stocking. down with the shoe,
II OuVe got no apples money VIII
The jug Is white and the Gle is brown
this Is the best house tn town.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24
SUPREME IN HIS EGOTISM
Man So Sure Of Himself That He suf-
fers Little From the Desire
to Possess.

Men do not, as a rule, suffer very
much from the desire TO possess, be-
cause they are so sure that they do
possess, because they find II so diff
cult to conceive that their wife can
find any other man attractive, writes
W. l.. George in the Atlantic Monthly.
They are too well accustomed TO be-
ing courted, even II they are old and
repulslve, because they have power
and money; only they think 1t is be-
cause they are men. Beyond a jealous
care for their wives fidelity, which /
suspect arises mainly from the feeling
that an unfaithful wife is a criticism,
they do not ask very much. But wom-
en- suffer more deeply because they
know that man has lavished on them
for centuries a condescending admira-
ton that the king who lays his crown
at their feet knows that his is the
crown to give. While men possess by
right of possession women possess
only by right Of precarlous conquest.
They feel IL very bitterly. this fugitive
empire. and their greatest tragedy is
to find themselves growing a little
older, uncertain Of their power, for
they are afraid, as age comes, Of los
ing their man, while have never
heard Of husband afraid OF losing
his wife, or able 70 repress his sur
prise II she forsook him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

A bread riot.occurred in Philadel-
phia Wednesday started by the wives
OF the striking employees of the Frank
lin Sugar RefneIy. The leader wa
Mrs. Sliadle, a woman who carried a
baby in her arms. Men rioters at
t. I'd the city nall with brickbats
and one nan Was killed and several
others wounded by a vol'ey fired into
the rioters.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

The three upper class children in
the Berlin public schools are to be
sent in a mass to country schools. II
is believed that this step will relieve
the food difficulty in the city and en-
able the children to be better fed II
is hoped that agriculture Will also be
hi ped, as the children can do light
tasks on farms, and other towns are
invited to initiate Berlin's example. =
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

The frontier correspondent says
that strike in the Krupp Works at
Essen, Germany, involving 1000
workmen has been in progress for
fortnight. The men, the correspond
ent declares, are demanding higher
wages and increased food rations.
Many of the strikers have been sent
to the front.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

The Blue Grass Clipper, a strong
supporter of Senator Beckam in his
various races, says Mr.. Beckham voted
against the Reed amendment because
he knew that because of its drastic
character it would hamper the cause
OF temperance in Kentucky where the
battle is to be fought out in 1919.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

Maj. Gen. John j. Pershing has re-
ceived message from Maj. Gen.
Hugh L. Scott, chief OF staff of the
United States army, announcing the
appointment of Gen. Pershing to be
commander of the Southern Depart
ment, taking the place made vacant
by Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston's
death.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24
The Clever Woman.

When you feel genuinely i'll at ease
with clever woman. Il is generally be-
cause her cleverness is artificial. Some
women, however, are even cleyerer
thu LIS, for they can conceal tiis;r
aranelHity so well thai you actually
laugh With then ever someone else
who = Just a. artlGcli as thoy are.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

The Louisville Posts singing con-
test entries have closed with AZ in the
list, 81 in Louisville. Of the ten out
in the state, 5 are from the little town
of Brandenburg. Hopkinsville, full
af fine singers, did not enter even
tea kettle.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

The Building Committee of the
Pendennis Club, Louisville, has en-
ployed the firm of D. X Murphy G.
Bro, architects, to make plans for a
proposed addition to the club, to cost
in the neighborhood of $l5O,OOO The
addition will embrace probably fifty
sleeping rooms.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

Francisco Villa has not gone to
Japan on secret mission, but with
Manuel Pelaez, leader operating in
the Tampico district, has gone south
to Mexico City to confer with Emili-
anO Zapata regarding a merger of
forces, according to Villista adherents
at FL PaSo.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24
SATURDAY, FEB. "a

The returned soldiers of the Louis
vile Company A, have all been sup
piled with jobs. 1t is now up to the
boys themselves to hold the jobs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

One more Kentucky paper has
been throttled by the Paper Trust.
The Hardinsburg Record-Press has
gone into the hands of a receiver.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24
Daily Thouaht.

Even in the anxietles of life, when
we are Ike pilgrims walking with peas
IN our shoes. still there is the scent Of
flowers The song OF the birds and the
sweet light of heaven abor' our path.
Grey.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

WATCH THE DATE-After your
name, renew promptly, and not miss
q number. The Postal regulations
require subscriptions to be paid in
advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-24

Entered at the HopkinsviIle POST
,ffice as Second Class Msil Matter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07

Appeal of defendant dismissed by
agreement. Carl c. Jones for plaintiff
johnson and Perkins and Frank
Plumstead for defendant.
Inhat Pawln alias Chas. Polaski in
equity VS.. Edwards Manufacturing
Co. employer and Am. Mutual Liabil-
ity Ins. Co. insurer.
Defendants appeal dismissed on mo-
ton of defendants counsel. Emery
and Waterhouse for defendant.
Bertha II. Simmons vs.. Common
wealth Shoe and Leather Co, en-
ployer, and Am. Mutual Liability Ins.
Co, insurer.
Motion for new trial by defendant
was dismissed, having been settled
below. NJ. II. Simmons for plaintiff:
Emery and Waterhouse for defendant.
Rose Caron vs.. Lewiston, Augusta
&. Watervile St. Ry.
Motion for new trial dismissed, hav-
ing been settled. B. F. Maher for
plaintiff; Andrews and Nelson for de-
fendant.
Cushnoc Paper Co. VS.. r. P. An
drews Paper Co.
Exceptions by PLAINTIFF dismissed
having been settled. NJ. S. Holway for
plaintiff: Williamson, BurIeigh and
Mclean for defendant.
B. B. Hall VS.. Inhabitants Town OF
Rome.
Motion for new trial by defendant;
motion overruled for want of prosecu-
ton. Williamson, Burleigh and Nc
Lean for plaintiff; Geo. w. Field for
defendant.
James Grunshaw VS.. Philip H. Por-
ter
Motion for new trial overruled for
want of prosecution. Jas. l.. Bowie for
plaintiff; VIM. H. Fisher for defendant.
State VS.. McCurdy. appellant.
comes up on agreed statement;
prosecution on complaint and warrant
charging defendant with desertion of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07
CANAAN

S. H. Swain reports the sale OF tD'
Alexander Robb farm in Canaan -"
Henry Boon of Forest City, Me. NJ
Robb owns a farm adjacent to the ohs
which he has sold and will move DE-
family there.
Miss Susie Holt has returned frop
Brighton. where she has been engage
as a teacher and the Misses Chrs''
Lewis and f1aude Cover have aisV
been at home from Portland on vaca'
ton visits.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harris ha''
been entertaining their daughter an.
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter HarF
Of Orono
Mrs. Fred Rolfe Of the Mooers Hii.
neighborhood, has returned from vls'
in Oakland accompanied by her siste
Mrs. Frank Soule.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07
RIPLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. y. F. Woodcock expect
leave this week for Bar Harbor.
Mrs. Lizzie Clark of Newport is y
town with relatives.
Rena Hemenway is visiting her frieE'
Miss Russell. in Monson.
George Wade Clifford Of Portland )
boarding at u. c. Wakefields.
Mrs. Cassie Parsons has returned u
Guilford.
About 81 was realized from the box e.
cial and entertainment Saturday everMs
given by the Mills school.
Mrs. Ralph Thurston entertained ~
sister over Sunday from Fairfield
Patriots day was observed at the
z. church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. D. Page are In Bsng''
for medical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07
STAFF OF MAINE
S. OF V. .COMDR.

Gray, Me-. July 6.-Division Com
mander Allen l.. Curtis of Belfast Of the
Maine Division. Sons of Veterans. on
Thursday announced the following as
MS staff for the ensuing year: Division
chaplain. Edward II. Brewster of Au-
burn; division patriotic instructor, Fred
II. Lynch Of Oakland; division counsel
lor, Hon. William H. Looney of Port
land; division press correspondent, Rev.
Arthur NJ. Soule Of Gray; division supt,
OF sides, DR.. w. o. Cobb of Gardiner;
division organizer. f. NJ. Hall of Vinal-
maven; personal aide. Olin +. Aver Of
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07
KENNEBEC CASES
IN LAW COURT

The following Kennebec county
cases were disposed of Thursday in the
law court at Portland
Elmer E. Ellis. petitioner in appeal
from J. Of P. estate Of Harriet F.
Ellis.
Case came up on exception by de-
fendant. Andrews and Nelson for
plaintiff: Carl c. Jones for defendant.
Peoples National Bank in equity
VS.. Mitchell & Co.. ct ais.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07
CAMBRIDGE

Mrs. Eva Bemis Of New Hampshire IA
In town. guest at D. B. Whitney's
Tom Morrills family and Mr. Eldridge' &
family are all i'll with measles.
Mrs. Marion Thurston died suddenly
last Monday Of pneumonia.
Dr. J. II. Wilson was a recent caller in
Lewiston.
MI. and Mrs. Samuel Sawyer enter
taihed relatives from Lewiston over the
Fourth
MIS-. bertha stafford OF Skowhegan is
IN town.
Mr. ana MRS. D. F. Clark were In Dex-
Ter Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07
SKOWHECAN NEWS

Reports from Hon. S. j. Walton Say That He Steadily Gain
ing in Hea-Two Teachers Engaged for Local Schools
Walter Cocswe of Fairfield Reenters the County Jail to
Rest-Muncpal Concert by Maccab bee Band Enjoyed by
Large Crowd-Miss Martha Steward Enertains with Lawn
Fete-A New Laundry-Recen Somerset Real Estate Trans
fers-Accidents and Illness Afict Estes HONEY
Notes. at Home and Away-Personals and Jongs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07

child born out of wedlock. VIM H.
Fisher for state, Maxcey and Good
speed and b. +. Maher for defendant.
Geo. II. Clement VS.. NJ G. r. r. Co,
the last of the Kennebec cases was to
be argued first case Friday morning.
The Knox county cases, 10 in num-
her, We're to be called at $50 Friday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07

DR.. j. F. r. Biron of Amesbury, Mass.
formerly engaged in practice here, is
passing several days in this section re-
newing former acquantances.
Postmaster and Mrs. L. c. Williams of
Athens were visitors Friday in Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-07

Mrs. Belle Austin is in Sangerville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Of Garland were
town last week.
The sun., 1917-09-30

CLACKERS have oi1ered mo N y
y novel pleas in their efforts 10
evade military service, but the
first case In tho New York district In
which the Bible was cited as Offering
an excuse for not serving rather sur
nrised the board. The man had mar
ried soon after his number appeared
in the draft list and questioning re-
yealed that he had known his fiancce
only six weeks.
Although in fine physical condition
the army dodger tried all the subter-
fuges in tho way of alleged handicaps
that have become old stories. When
It appeared that he was making no
impression on the hardened officials
he brought forth his trump card OF the
Bible passage.
"Where does It say In the Bible
that man Is not in duty bound TO
help defend his country against n for
eign foe?" asked an examiner. "As
far as l know tho Bible especially d.
rects all persons to protect home and
country"
The Stacker was ready; he had pre-
The sun., 1917-09-30
CITES BIBLE TO AVOID WAR

pared for Just such a question. Draw
ing "A Bible from his pocket and open
ing it at Il place that had been pre-
v!ously marked. he read the fifth verse
of the twenty fourth chapter Of Deu-
teronomy. which is:
when man hath taken new
wife, he shall not go out to war,
neither shall he be charged with any
business; but he shall be free at home
one year, and shall cheer up his wife
which he hath taken"
An examiner asked about the sec
ond injunction In tho verse and in
quired if tho unwilling candidate in
case he was freed from war service
would close his tailor shop and compel
his wife to give up her work as a
trousers maker. The replies showed
there was no likelihood OF either move
being made. or course the objector
failed to get exemption.
One member OF the board remarked
that in civil war days many advocates
Of secession sought to prove that sla =
very was right by quoting passages
from the Bible. lie added that Brig
ham Young's followers In the Mormon
Church used the same means to de-
! fend their stand on polysamy.
The sun., 1917-09-30
SECTION Of the CANAL
Tn the VICINITY OF LITTLE
FALLS SHOWING GUARD
GATE

floods and sudden freshets. The new
system has made use Of existing
rivers and lakes. wherever practi-
cable. by canalizing them. That u to
say 1t has made them into canals by
building dams to control their flow at
all times, and by the formation Of locks
and other engineering features, which
make it feasible to Eave what is
termed slack water navigation. that is.
substantially currentless conditions in
the fairway.
For those interested in figures il
may be said that the Erie is 339 miles
long, the Champlain 81, the Oswego %
and the Cayuga- Seneca % miles long
making a combined total of 446 miles
of improved waterways. The dimen-
sions Of the Barge Canal vary ac-
cording to the locality. but at all places
it will have a minimum DEPTH of II
feet. 1t is 1875 feet wide In earth Sec
tions OF the land line. Is 81 feet wide
in rock cuts. and has n width Of at
least 200 feet in the beds of rivers
and lakes through which 1t runs.
The canal las fifty-seven locks. all
of concrete and operated by electricity.
They are filled with water and emptied
by means Of culverts, one in each Of
the side walls, opening into the lock
chamber through twenty ports located
just above the lock floor. The lock
gates are massive steel doors swinging
on steel pivots.
Some OF the gates weigh more than
zoo. 900 pounds each and are of the So
called nitro gate type. Their opera
ton. as we'll as the functioning Of the
valves which control the water, the