Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-30

managers recently received from Chicago
and which was designed az reply TO all
questions that had been CIR could be pro
pounded in relation to- this matter.
Can | visit the exposition, not only econ
omically but safely, and with the assurance
of an abiding place exempt from extortlon
and the dangers and discomforts of a
crowded ci,y?'
1t was ia answer to this question which
came from women everywhere, in all con-
ditons of life, that the Woman's Dormitory
Association of the Columbian Exposition
was formed.
For the purpose of answering lucidly such
ordinary questions regarding the Dormitory
Association as may suggest themselves to
inquirers, the following interrogatives and
answers are appended.
QUESTION What does share of domi.
tory stock cost? To what privileges is the
holder entitled?
ANSWER. A share of stock costs ten dol
lars and entities the holder to twenty five
days occupancy of a dorinitory room. En-
graved certificates will be issued containing
twenty-five Compensated good for one da,
only--to be detached at the office of the
dormitory This does net include meals.
O. Esrroy. Is stock assessable:
ANSWER. Stock is not assessable.
QUESTION. Is it transferable?
ANSWER. Yes share of stock mas
be used BY any number of persons, pro
viled only two come at one time on one
share of stock at same rates, one coupon
for each, or 10 cents day. One
person cannot purchase more thar
ten shares of stock unless she transfers a
part of said stock this is TO prevent specu
laton When the exposition is ended the
dormitorv buildings will be torn down ant
final settlements made. If there be sur
plus in the treasurers hands, each stock
holder will be entitled to- her pro-rata
However, at the very close calculation Of
10 cents day one cannot expect ever
small dividends.
QUESTION:. When does sale of stock
close!
ANSWER. Positively ON the first day Of
January, 1898.
QrrsTioN. Are the rooms partitionet
off. or is it one immense apartment?
ANSWER Each dornaitority will contain
one thousand separate rooms--the majorit,
of them single, that every stakeholder who
40 desires may room alont--a few double
rooms and rooms en- suite, that parties com
ing together may be congenially located.
.QrEsrIoN How high are the buildings
ANSWER. Only two stories. 4 few sleep
ing rooms on the ground floor reserved fol
elderly ladies'.
QrEsrroN Do all rooms have out
side windows?
ANSWER. Yes, every room in the build
ing will have outsiie windows, with trans
SONS over the hail doors. insur ng good
be in the form of a hollow
square, enclosing a spacious court where
flowers and vines will be planted in profus
sion.
QrEsrios. How are the buildings
lighted!
ANSWER. BY electricity.
QrrsrIos. How hesteds
ANSWER BY large old fashioned fire
places in the parlors.
QUESTION. Can stock holders receive
friends?
ANSWER. Yes. the large parlors ant
reading rooms will be always open for the
use and pleasure of stock holders.
QUESTION. If there should be failure
To meet obligations, are the stakeholder
liable?
ANSWER. No. There can be no failure
for no building will be commenced nor this
land graded until there is money in the
bank to build, furnish, equip, and pay run
ming expenses for six months. The cost OF
this for one building is estimated at S25 900
Already this amount is in the hands of tht
treasurer, and one building in process oil
construction.
QUESTION. Can child accompany 1t;
mother, and at what rates:
ANSWER. A child th;tt can sleep with the
mother. half rates Two children in one
singiel bed, half rates each, older children
full price.
=. QUESTION. viii it he quiet place where
rest after weary day may be found:
ANSWER. Yes. The committee on rules
governing dormitories have decided that il
must be place of quistude, for many stock
holders are elderly ladies, who have prr-
chased stock in order to avoid the noise and
confusion of large hotels.
QrKsTtos. How far from the ground
will these building be locateds
ANSWER. About one mile, a long walk,
but only two blocks from the Cottage Grove
Cable. However, bids are already com
ing in from parties who wish
to establish special line of
c,rettes, to run only to and from the dorm
itory doors to exposition gates at the regu-
lar i've cent fare.
QUESTION How will rules be enforced z
ANSWER. Each dormitorv viii be in
charge of a competent. Christian matrou,
whose duties will be to look after the com
fort and welfare of the aweliers therein.
Chambernaids will attend to sleeping rooms
QUESTION. How are rooms furnished:
ANSWER. Plainly but comfortably: good
bedsteads, woven wire springs, cotton mat
tress, feather pillows, rocking chair mirror,
toilet conveniences.
Stockholders do not have to furnish any
thing. There ~ill be room for trunk or
other baggage in each room. Personal
property will be safely cared for during the
day.
in sending order for stock it is desired
that each person state the month she wishes
to occupy her room. Never send money in
a letter unless registered.
A draft may cover large number Of
names. Give full name.
Restaurants will be established near the
dormitories under tue management of very
reliable women, who will maintain uniform
and reasonable prices during the exposition.
Mail will be delivered ami taken up
several times each day.
A competent Office clerk always ready to
give reliable information.
Stock will be sold iiH every state in the
Union. Two hundred shares have been
assigned for sale in Maine.
| <ish TO impress upon those who intend
to take advantage of this great opportunity
to visit the Works Fair at reasonable rates
the importance of immediate action. As
has, been before stated. the sale of stock
will close on Jan. /. 1898. Orders for
stock may be sent to ei'her of the Ia "
managers FIR Maine. Mrs J.. NJ. n.
Stevens. of 2 artland. or 20 the undersigned.
Yours vry resps ctfuliv.
Nix : EDWIN e. BURLEIGH.
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