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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04

ton OF temperature Ia the soil and eonse-
quent lessening Of water with its dis
solved sustenance) from the roots, the
protoplasm begins to withdraw from the
leaves.
In evergreen" leaves, which are fitted
By their compact shape and other proper
ties to resist wintry influences, the grains
OF green eoloring matter (chlOrophyD sink
to the cells underlying the surface and
are bali hidden. SO that these leaves be-
come dull Ia color, yelled under a hlm OF
empty surface cells. In the leaves OF de-
eiduous trees, however, such as our ordi-
nary hardwoOds, the chiOrophyi disap-
pears altogether, retreatjng with the other
protopiasmic materials into the branches.
stem and other mora sheltered parts OF
the plants Steadily these cell contents,
carrying the starch, sugar and ali that is
serviceable to the plant. migrate back
ward along the paths BY which they de-
seended. In the trees and shrubs they
lodge IN the woody parts. but IN many
herbaceous plants they 20 below the
grounds to be stored on underground
stems, or in tuberous roots, and drawn on
next spring for the fresh growth Of leaves.
Hence our potatoes, turnips, beets, etc,
do not get their fulness until the tops
have wifhered and contributed their ma
terials. Nothing is now left IN the leaves
but g framework OF empty cells and GER
tain residue OF materials 20 longer useful,
which it is an advantage 10 the plant to
IS In one view useful process Of ezcre-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04

selves to kill these strange conhding
birds. Drygalski sings a perfect song Of
praise to the Siberian and Kamcbatka
dogs, whose power OF resisting cold was
astonishing. In the severest snowstorms
they would lie rolled together, quietly let
ting themselves get showed up till only
a hole was left for their spiky noses to
breathe through.
Deep-sea Diving Under the Ice.
But while neither the German nor the
English expeditions 70 the South Pole
made any marked advances over previous
attempts to reach the pole itself, the
men in studying the country underwent
dangers which could not have been sur
passed IN severity If the pole had actually
been reached. For, not only were the Ice
conditions studied and what few animals
and plants that could be found. but even
beneath the &C. waters or the Antarctic
Ocean Investigations we're made and the
results written out and tabulated for
scientific records Il seems almost IN
oeilevaele that the professional diver who
accompanied the Gauss should have had
tie hardlhoOd TO put on his rubber and
metal suit and, dropping through a hole
Il feet deep. slowly sink 30 feet below
the recovered surface to a point where
even the frigid temperature OF the
Antarctic circle we're pOwerless TO affect
the life on the door OF the ocean sur
rounding the Soucn Pole. This feature OF
the exploratio= Is undoubtedly the most
marvellous OF all Deep-sea diving has
never reer attempted before either in
fhrrr, rfrrrr rerfn
A study OF he results OF TIE Antarctic
expedition, aside from the establishment
OF the scientific details. Is most interest
ing to the general public as proving be-
yOnd any doubt tDat the Antarctic region
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04
Why the Leaves Fade in
Autumn.

The primary cause Of the whitening OF
the leaves in autumn is the chilling OF the
soil, and the process advances far before
il is accelerated or completed By freezing.
Roots are unable TO absorb as much water
in cool soil as in warm-are stopped from
It altogether in very cold earth. They
ought not 10 be urged to do It BY the
pumping leaves, and 50 the leaves, partly
because their supplies are withdrawn,
partly to relieve the plant OF their de-
mand, are casg OF. With the first reduc-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04

east longitude where the ice was 30 feet
thick. while the snow lying on that ice
ranged from 30 10 40 feet in depth. Sled
journeys were made from these winteru quar-
tiers but it WIS found that many Of the
members were suffering from frostbite
and snow blindness some very inter
esting and Important observations con
corning Antarctic weather were made,
which together with those recorded by
other expeditions. viii help 10 solve the
difficult problem OF forecasting the
worlds weather. The terrific gales which
exist in various parts OF the Antarctic
show 90 20 be a sort OF Throne OF the
Winds" and until the action Of such an
extremely disturbing area Is known,
weather fovecasters will not have all the
necessary facts at their command for
foretel1ng storms and hurricanes The
climatic conditions OF the winter station
OF the Gauss showed clearly that the zone
or the west winds had been left behind
and a new climatic area had been entered.
Plans that Have Vanished Re-
Gently.
Among the geographical results Of the
expedition Is the discovery OF the non
existence Of the Termination Island. the
site OF which was sailed over by the
Gauss while no trace OF land was 10 be
seen On the neighb0rho0d. A similar
astonishing disappearance OF land has oc-
CURED in the case OF Wilkes Land. over
one end OF which the Discovery sailed.
These Two disappearance viii serve 70
show how extremely cautious one has to
be concerning the reality OF certain is
lands AID land in the Antarctic which
have only been viewed at distance by
former travellers who have not actually
landed on the supposed lands.
snovvstorms the Worst Danger.
The sevcrest enemy which the Gauss
people had 10 contend with, both In the
neighborho0d Of the ship and on the num-
erous sledge expeditions were the sudden
and unexpected snowstorms They were
Oxen So thick that an land marks van
ished and optical Illusions appeared when
the snow would close down like o white
sheet. small hinocks, which were quite
close 10 the men, seemed suddenly % turn
INTO bu-e ice mountains, and an stan
daris OF distance were entirely lost
man who. in such q storm, which came |
down with the suddcnuess OF a tropical /
thunder shower. should unfortunately be 1
O hundred feet away from shelter, stood 1
but very small chance, r alone. OF ever 1
gaining the ship unalded. a sailor once I
had TO 50 on board from an ice but, which /
was only 81 feet from the ship. He lost /
his way in this little distance and was not /
found until two hours afterwards when I
the whole crew tied themselves together I
with long ropes AS the man was known /
TO be on the north side OF the frozen-iu
vessel, the men spread out in a vast semi
circle aud searched On gradually widen
ing circles the entire ground around the
ship The man had wandered in these
two hours only 80 feet further from the
ship aud Was found In an unconscious
condition. covered with snow. The ship
used 90 become completely buried in snow
drifts, and all the buildings, which were
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04

built around the ship on the Ice. would
disappear within a few hours In e snow
grave and have to be dug out with great
labor when the snow furry was over. II
party were out on a searching expedi.
ton, Investigating the few signs OF life
which were evident, and such a snow
storm was encountered, there was nothing
TO do but to pitch the tent and make it
as nearly alright as possible. The men
would then crawl into their sleeping sacks
made Of heavy fur, while the elements
ragged over them and the tent itself was
often completely buried in the shifting
snow drifts. While these brave men of
science were thus protected from the
snow In the midst OF eternal ice by the
light walls OF tent, their sole occuDation
for passing time would be to relate
stories or to discuss scientific problems
among themselves.
A description Of the first live creature
which the party met amid the SHOWS OF
the Antarctic says: 1T was within the
Antartic Circle when, for the FIRST time,
we saw an object, strange, upright and
mouOnlcss, near the seaside. which, upon
investigation, proved to be made OF flesh
and blood, and not a fantastic carving In
ice or snow, made by the wind and waters
OF the Antarctic Ocean. Il resembIed a
human being. II made no sound. but
moved it's head slowly from side to side
but evidently without recognizing man-a
species Of animal entirely unknown amid
these ice-closed waters and snow mount
aims. The strange being turned its small.
dark head upon close head attached
gracefully to a black and white body.
The creature made no effort to escape.
aud the expedition captured an ''em-
peror penguin" The bird has a certain
melancholy majesty about 1t and meas
ured nearly four feet in height"
Wintering on the Ice.
Prof. Won Drygalsh was0 the head
Of the Gauss expedition, and It is evi-
dent that the German leader was a bold
investigator and a prudent organizer. 10
whom the real end Of his mission was OF
such great Importance that In the first
reports little was said about the courage
Gus undertakings, bold defiance OF death
and cool, scientific observation under dan
gerous conditions. The original reports
may possibly have been q little suppress
sive on this side OF the expedition, bur
this is now made good In the full nara
tive, which is told with great descriptive
power and dry bumor. It was on Feb
ruary IA. 1902, that the Gauss reached the /
edge Of the Antarctic ice; lt was In the
last days OF the same month that 1t be
came frozen IN.
The expedition was, therefore. forced 70
winter on the ice instead Of on land, this
peculiar situation rendering the sledge
expeditions from the ship very difficult
as il was impossible 10 know whether the
return route would be intact when home
ward bound toward the ship. Troops OF
emperor penguins, the strange animals
that swim on the Ice and fy In the I
water, gave great amusement TO the /
men, Some Of the more inuuisitlve among /
the penEuius would actually walk on /
board, aud &c was only under pressure OF /
necessity that the crew brought them /
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04
A Woman's Chance for Life

Every woma= has the signs which tell
the experienced whether she win live 20
be very old. Here are some Of tho sup
posed signs OF longevity. The woman
who appears taller in proportion when
sitting down than when standing has q
good chance OF long lie. II The body Il
long 10 proportion - the limbs. the heart.
lungs and digestive organs are large
The pulse should beat with a full and
normal stroke The limbs and joiuts
should be large and well formed. Those
who resemble their mothers may expect
10 i've longest. and the Grstborn Is longer
lived than other children Out Of 1.O0O. OOo
persons, % women reach the age Of iO0
years. Only 81 men IN the same numhaE
are privileged % see a century Of life.
one OF the secrets OF long life Is 20 have
plenty Of sleep, and other rules are: To
sleep on the right side: keep the bedroom
window open all night. take a bath az
the same temperature a. the body every
morning; d0n't have the pets 10 the living
rooms; take daily exercise in the ooen
air: watch the three D's-drlnking water.
dampness and drains; limit your ambf.
tons; keep your temper; worry less. work
more; ride less, walk more; eat less. chew,
more; preacn less, practice more.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04

An armor-plated motor car. carrying a
quick-6ring neld gun, Is being Constructed
az the Daimler Works, IN Wiener Neu-
stadt, Austria II viii b. 50 arranged
that Il can be fred IN all directions, even
over the head o. the driver.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-10-04

The shah OF Persia mas paced an a..
der in Paris for two touring anrorobiles.
the price Of which 10 reported 70 b. $500
each machine.
Cane sugar cultivation rs MATING steady
progress IN Egypt. This iFIt.stry In tie
land Of the Nile 10 coust30tly growing.
and several new sugar mills are uodsr
construction
The London fire departmeDt Is sn-
gagged 10 testing an apparatus that con.
prises 10 one machine a chemical engine,
a powerful IRE pump. a IRE escape and q
hose tender, motor driven and worked
The other day a member 81 a London
borough council said be had watched a
man working on one u fhe borough
streets who dropped nls .,icg into one
Dole fully 80 times without moving any
thing.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
RAILROADS PLACING
MILLIONS IN ORDERS
b. & O. to Have Ioo-Pound
Rails on Philadelphia
Division

Many railroad companies are arrnng-
ing contracts for rails for use on their
/ lines next year and the orders will soon
be placed.
The Baltimore and Ohio estimates
thatit viii need about 7i.000 tons, and
contracts VIII shortly be awarded for
this amount The order Will be placed
in several mills. and it is stated that
the Maryland Steel Company viii get
good sized slice The bulk OF the
order VIII De for S5-pound rails, as the
company's officials are replacing lighter
ones with those Of this weight as
speedily as possible
a portion of the order win he for 100
pound rails. 20 be used on the division
between Baltimore and Philadelphia,
as 90 IS desired to have this line in such
shape as 20 permit the fastest possible
time between Ncw York and Washing
ton. From Baltimore 10 Washington
the Baltimore and Ohio is now regarded
AS one Of the fastest pieces of road
bed in the country. ana &c IS desired to
bring the whole division 90 Phiiadel-
rhia mp 90 the same standard
The Western Maryland Railroad has
awarded contract 20 the Cambria
steel Company for $500 tons Of rails.
These VIII Dee go pounds and win be
delivered during next year. The rails
VIII DE used on the Emory Grove divi-
sion ANA on the Potomac Valley lines.
Tho Pennsylvania Railroad Is about
90 place the largest single equipment
orier ln it's history It consists OF so,
locomotives and 1900 freight ears
Plans have been made WITH the Bald.
wn Locomotive works for the huldinl
~ $50 locomotives and $50 more are q
Be constructed az the companys shops
"a Junata. Bios for the construction
Of the freight c1fs have been invited
and the order w.n be placed within a
few weeks.
Within the last nine months the CONF
nany has placed orders fnr 1880 freight
cars ana has received the major part
of an order for 525 locomotives placed
last year with the Baidwins.
The value of the combined order IS
placed AT s2l250000. OF this amount
Sl5o00,0 600 VIII be expended on cars.
The contract 10 Doc given the Baldwins
Is estimated at S3.i25.000
orders have been sent 10 an connect
ing lines 90 return Immediately all cars
belonging 20 the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. and stil the demand exceeds the
supply.
The car order win probably be placed
with the Pressed Steel Car Company
the Standard steel Car Company. the
American Car ana Foundry Company
the Cambria Steel Company and the
Mddletawn Car Works.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
SMYRNA MAN TO START
PLANT IN WEST CHESTER
II. c. Rust Has Secured a
Building There for Hosiery
Factory

II. C. Rust. Of Smyrna, who desires
to start a hosiery factory in West
chester Pa. has. after considerable
trouble obtained building suited to
his purposes and win. as soon as pos
sible have a dozen or more new knit
ting machines shipped to that place.
AS soon as the building can be arranged
and the power shafting. etc. put in
the machines will be set In motion. Mr..
Rust has made an arrangement with
John Hopes. who occupies the factory
building Of =. 70. Jemeris. in Denny
Court, off West Barnard street, be-
tween Church and High streets I'm West
Chester whereby Mr.. Hopes releases
the building TO the new manufactures.
aud will move out. Mr.. Rust has also
completed a lease with the owner OF
the building for a term of years
Some necessary changes win be made
in the structure. but rs &c was origin
ally built for a hosiery mill, IL IS par
ticularly wen adapted 10 Mr.. Rust's
uses. II IS said the factory win be
operated by electric power. This new
industry win employ at the outstart
about twenty men, boys and young w0-
men. and add one more source OF
revenue and impetus to trade in West
Chester. Mr.. Rust Will probably make
his home I'm West Chester.
The factory building leased is a two
story brick structure probably sixty by
thirty feet In size. Il was built as "a
hosiery factory for n company Of which
Mai. Z. B. Moore was the manager. II
was operated for a year or more but
was finally closed down. not being sue
-essful. lt Is said.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18

Stockburger, b. h. Ostend. a, 1855; Wall
ter Stokes. br. 8. Barricale, G, 1855, w.
Spence Harvey, b. m. Molly Monopole,
"a, 1856; William NJ. Kerr, blk. g. Oid
Fort, 8, 155; st. George Bond. br. IN.
Bessie a. 155; Charles a. Dohan b. g.
Aetna. 4. 1855; Clement n. Williams, b..
Ig. Guy Park. s. 1856
Wilmington Steeplechase (Open stee-
plechase- Second renewal Pure 5000,
of which S140 or plate to first at VIM
ner's option, $40 TO second, $50 TO third.
Entrance fee $40, $40 additional ia
start N. $. & II. A. scale Of weights,
Is pounds below the scale. Half bredi
allowed 10 pounds. Gentlemen ridep
lallowed pounds. Winners OF one race
in 1904 and 1905. pounds; OF two
races. lbs. About two and "a hall
miles across country.
w. S. Halliday, ch. g. Night Bell, q
14S; Ivan Fox, ch. g. Amur. a, 14S; A
l.. Miller & Company ch. &. Billy Boy
la. 1873. Edward Morren. ch. &. John A.
\ Warner. a, 155; William NJ Kerr. b. m
Mamie H. a, 1856; Charles =. Miles, ch
Eg. Ormon, a, 14S; Philip E. Brandt b.
q. Beautiful Jim, 6. 14S; Richard VauX
br. q. Governor Budd. a. 14S; A. j. a.
Devereux, ch. g. Temerty a, 1853; JOS
eph p. Rogers b. g. Gatewood, a, l4Si
St George Bond, br. m. Bessie, n. t3S
For three -year-olds and upwards
Purse $3.50. Of which 500 or plate 20
first at winners option, S35 to second,
SIS to third. Entrance fee SO, with s5
additional TO start Jockey Club scale
of weights, 10 pounds above the scale.
Winner of q race IN 1904 or 1905 of the
value Of $3.50 or over TO the winner. and
winner Of a race since October !. 1905.
20 carry 8 pounds extra; or two or
more such races pounds extra. Sex
allowance as by rule. one mile on the
nat
Upland Stock Farm, D. g. Kirk Lew
ington. 6. 1913: William A. Stotebury ch.
Is. Lord Tara, 4. 1SS. William NJ. Kery.
10. e. Tellfare, 4. l43. Pine Ridge sta
lbles b. M. Annie Grace. g. 13S; Ivan
Fox, ch. q Amur. a. 1873; Edmund B.
Lewis. D. M. Cora Moree. a. l43; White
marsh valley Farm ch. g. Latchet a,
lbs; Edward Morrell. d. M Agnes D..
Ia. 1f5; Upland stock Farm b. g. Sher-
in. 8, 1885, Charles a. Dohan. b. q.
Aetna. 4. 12s; w. Spence Harvey. b. m.
Molly Monopole q. lsS
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
PLAYER TACKLED
BY A SPECTATOR
Exciting Incident at the
Banks-High School Foot
ball Game
VISITORS wen EASILY q 70 0

The football'team Of Banks business
College of phlnleiphia. played the
eleven of the Wilmington High school
on the Front and Union street grounds
yesterday afternoon. JheVisitors won
easily by "a score OF 23 go @. This was
expected. however. as thc Banks play
ers were about twenty-five pounds par
mcu heavier ihan The High school
Z boys The Phiialciphians made two
touchioWus in each hliL fliinc fo
. KICK the soal after the ball had nrs.
Z been carried across the iire.
From tne stas1 10 ras seen Thar th.
local eleven was out1iaa7ed TIRE ris.t.
urs iooE the ban Gown the Celia rradu.
aiiy and inc.l auIi Oh "a i-1oet evef5
llcvn. In "a short .tilre. Eankin. thc fun.
back. wade the first touch
Idoau. He failed ln bis attempt to kick
( iE1aL
iu o." r1tn rtes -icrea4ter The most
exciting incident % the day occurred.
when Burke. os the visiting tean. had
a clear run for a touchdown. Earl
Henderer orf-his city. Penn Charter
student SO Philadelphia. suddenly
jumped from the crowd and tackled
the visiting player.
AfaA AA WIS A-'|HiNH 20 NNNA AIN AIA lINrINI IIN
The intorfcrer was pounced uDon by the
Banks players. and confusion reigned.
Finally a policeman came 10 the rescue
end took Hcnderer from the grounds.
Banks was siven ten yards for the
/ Interference. The game was stopped
for about ten minutes as q result.
Four suDst tutes We're played on the
local team. Thornton as left guard.
Groves right guard. Fredcricks right
tackle and Whitehead right half hack.
AS victory was considered out OF ths
question. the regular High school
players were saved for the game with
Northeast Manual IN Philadelphia on
Friday
Twenty minute halves were played
with Kenworthey as referee ana Gal.
lasher as umpire The teams lined ur
as follows
! Wilmington Positions. Bank.
whitehead Right half-back. .Wanac,
lGolterman.. Left half-back ...... Wen.
Berry (CapD. Full-hack Rankin
Butz ....-- Quarterback Burke (Capt
Simpson .-....... Centre .......... Bauer
Thornton -....Right guard .Glasei
lGroves Right Guard ..... Weimci
Fidance ..e...Left tackle .Schaffei
lFredericlSsl Right taclSle ....... Graef
Plumley .-......Left end .Craig.
Hughes ..-.... Right erd . sheddor
The FIRST half ended with the ban or
lWilmington's three ward line ana th,
score Banks, II; Wilm ngloa. a.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
sEAKoRO HAPPENINGS
speeIal % rhe EHenIng Journal.

seaford. oct lS-The large trees in
front Of Nt. ONvet Methodist Protes-
tant Church here have been trimmed
and everything is In readiness for the
Christian Endeavor Convention which
win be held on Thursday and Friday in
this ediice.
Wilbert Hitchins is erecting a dwell
ing adjoining his store property on
Front street
Owing 70 rush OF orders at the r.
& C. Shirt Company's plant. IL has
been running three nights a week.
Rally Day was observed IN st. Johns
Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday
and a large attendance was present
The church was prettily decorated.
The Diamond State Telephone Com
pany is stringing additional wires here
owing to the increased number Of tele-
phones being installed.
The infant Of Dr. ana Mrs. Charles
NJ. Hollis died yesterday after short
Illness.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
CURES CATARRH AND ASTHMA
Foreign Specialists Give Reason For
Marvellous Success Of New
Remedy Aacainn.

Vienna Oct. 1.-THE astonishing
success Of the ascatco treatment for
catarrh, asthma and bronchitis Is
wholly attributed 10 its marvellous ac-
ton on the mucous membranes and
having no disturbing influence on other
organs OF the body.
II Is claimed by European sovants
from whom this remedy emanated. that
500 drops viii permanently cure even
the most obstinate case The dose is
small and pleasant 10 take. being only
seven drops twice daily. The Aps-
trian dispensary, 80 West 25th street
New York City. Will send trial
treatment OF ascatco free by mail 10 an
sufferers who have not tested the Won
derful curative powers Of this spec.-
hc.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18

Ostrich Feathers, Pom Pons and
side effects, all colors. SOC to-day.
S149. Hand Knit Ladies Sweat
ers. worth $3.50.
69c. Our S1.OO Black Satine
Skirts.
1898 will buy Taffeta Silk I'm
derskirt. SIS % value.
49c. Colored Satine Skirts in
green, blue, pink. red 81 value.
25c. Long Outing Flannel Under
skirts, SOC value.
SC. Outing Flannels, worth &c.
Great values in Lace Curtains,
75c. 81, SIPS. $3.50. S1.75, $500
a pair. Worth almost double these
low prices.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18

SOC. Full large size ready-made
sheets; no seams. 6oc value.
10c Pillow Cases
Csc Bolster Cases.
S1.49. Velvet Polo Hat, with wing
trimming; value, 81 so.
csc. 3 yards Long Couch Covers;
made of SOC yard Oriental Tapes
try.
SC yard, Base Fringe. all colors
49c. Knit Underslxirts for Ladies.
6c. Outing Flannels, worth lOc.
&c yard, Torchon Laces, worth
&c and 10c.
15c. Irish Point Scarfs and Shams
J Csc value.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
WHO WILL SUCCEED WElL2
Friends Of Justice of Peace Are Making
Active Fight For His Reappointment

There is much speculation as to who
Governor Lea will appoint TO succeed
Magistrate Moses We'll. whose term
win expire on Saturday.
The present incumbent has made a
ood official and desires reappointmepl.
Ie has the support of the Germans and
number Of leading Hebrews are
hacking him. They point out that as
Doth Magistrate George II. Hollis 81
Magistrate Francis S. Bradley were re-
appointed, Justice Well should be given
he same consideration. The outcome
s awaited with interest.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
Win Hold TeaehersI Institute.

DR.. George w. Twitmyer. superin-
tendent Of public schools, has been in
structed by the Board of Education to
arrange for a teachers institute. The
session viii last two days and a num-
Der of prominent teachers will be Sc
cured to address the teachers.