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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
Unioue Southern Railroad.

The Public Belt railroad of New
Orleans has been partially completed.
and is about ready to begin business.
This Belt railroad is unique. The en-
tire water front on both banks of the
Mississippi river belongs, with the ex-
certion of several special landing
places, to the municipality itself. In
order to enable the railroad cars to
reach the wharves and 10 lie along
side the ships for the transfer and ex-
change of cargoes the city of New
Orleans, owning the river banks, has
built along the river front railroad
whose tracks connect with those or
all the trunk lines reaching this city,
and by means of this municipal rail-
way it Is simple affair to receive
cars from all the trunk lines and to
deliver cars to all these lines. anc
either connect with the shipping in
the river or with the stores, ware
houses and factories in various parts
OF the city, and with which the Belt
connects.-N. o. Picayune.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
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to rest additional weight upon the
foundations of the city, for that is
what the strata is-a foundation.
In the crowded portions of Greater
New York the largest lot is about 200
feet square, that being probably the
biggest plot Of precious ground OBJ
tainable in the downtown district of
Gotham. Placing n building 1000
feet high upon this piece of Mother
Earth. the cost would be in the neigh
borhood OF s6O,OO0,O0O. 1t would
weigh $4,000 tons, according to esti
mates which have been furnished the
New York board of aldermen by some
of the greatest engineering experts In
the world.
The tonnage of the American navy
is about 100000 tons. Hence you
might place two navies the size of the
one possessed by America on top Of
a 20O-foot plot of ground and the
weight would be the same as that Of
a 20O-foot building. The strain on
the earth's crust is terrible one,
and In time 1t is declared the crust
would give way under the fearful pres
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24

which will prevent any such ideas be-
Ing made of practical use. Desire for
their own safety caused Gotham city
fathers to squelch the plan and it is
considered probable that the tallest
building which New York will ever
see will not be more than 1000 feet in
height, and perhaps a limit of 1000
feet may be put upon the height of
these gigantic monuments to modern
industry.
When you stop to consider the whole
proposition the truth begins to dawn.
An edifice of 1000 feet possesses
weight of $4,000 tons, and therefore
a structure a mile tall would weigh
100000 tons. and under this terrible
strain Manhattan would collapse,
scientists tell us.
There have been no architectural
plans which will so shift the weight
Of any building that the strain upon
the strata when erected to the height
Of one mile will allow 1t to stand in
the first-conceived position without
shifting. Therefore the reasons for
not having one-mile-high structure
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24

than plain steel, brick and mortar but
which possesses the same strength. or
perhaps more strength than these con.
ventional articles for constructing sky.
scrapers.
That the foundations of large city
are elastic after a fashion was proven
by notable instance which came to
the attention of the Chicago building
commission and the police few years
ago. salvage company was engaged
in tearing down Il structure adjacent
to the Women's Temple. Suddenly
one morning when most of the debris
from the wrecked structure had been
carried away the occupants of offices
in the Womens Temple felt the edi.
flee sag to the south-in the direction
of the site of the wrecked building.
The entire structure on the south
side wrinkled in spots. Cracks, some
of siem two inches wide, opened, caus
ing the belief that a disaster was i'm
minent. Such was not the case, how
ever, and when a massive stone edi
flee was erected on the site of the old
building the Women's Temple resumed
it's natural posture.
Experts who were put to work upon
the incident in the interest OF science
determined that the stratum Of bedrock,
being elastic, had recoiled from the
strain which the wrecked building put
upon 1t, therefore causing a movement
of the foundations Of the Temple.
When the newly erected buildings
weight was put upon the site of tho
old structure normal conditions were
resumed once more,
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
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sure. For that reason the aldermen
clamped the ban on buildings mile
high.
Then the wind pressure upon large
buildings must be taken into consider
alton by the corps of experts engaged
in operations in New York.
On building 1000 feet high the
wind pressure on each wall is 5000
tons, which on four walls adds $4,000
tons, and including the roof pressure
there is 10000 tons added weight,
which increases the total number of
tons on the whole structure to $4,000
tons. This is an enormous weight,
and far out of the conception of the
ordinary human mind which does not
have to deal with such monstrous pro.
positions.
The monstrosity of the entire propo-
sition is made almost impossible by
the physical limitations of the earth,
strata and general texture of the coun-
try in the neighborhood of New York.
For that reason experts have figured
by complicated processes that the big
gest building which New York will
construct in the future will not be
over 1000 feet in height.
The work of devising engineering
schemes which will lessen the fearful
weight exerted upon the earth's crust
is now the object of the biggest work
ers in this line, and millions OF dollars
would be paid the man or firm that
could bring forth some contrivance or
new material to lessen the strain.
What is most needed is some sort
of material which is Of less weight
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
Both ORES. Alike.

Both men and women in Lapland
dress precisely alike. They wear
tunics belted loosely at the waist, tight
breeches, wrinkled leather stockings
and pointed shoes; their whole ap-
pearance. in short. is Identical. at least
to the casual observer.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
are both ARCHITECTURAL and geological.

are both architectural and geological.
History gives us no other instance
where man has been able to test the
weight-carrying capacity of Mother
Earth, but to-day so far have the ideas
of civilization reached that even the
globe Is under a strain to hold the
weight which man has dug out of its
bowels and placed upon its face.
New York, like the city of Chicago,
is not upon firm base. OF course,
there is the usual strata of thick rock,
which in some places is far more sub
stantial than in others, but beyond
weight of $4,000 tons it is impossible
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
PRESIDENT URGES
ELECTION OF TAFT
REMARKABLE TRIBUTE PAID TO
THE NOMINEE OF THE RE-
PUBLICAN PARTY.
HELD UP AS MODEL
CITIZEN OF NATION.

In a Letter to His Old Friend, Mr..
Conrad kohrs of Helena, Montana,
the Chief Executive Appeals to the
Party to Support the Man Best
Fitted to Carry On the Policies
tnaugurated by the Present Ad-
ministration.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24

VrHtlONB neNC SpTlnS.
But our geologist friends say no.
They declare that if such structure
should be raised over the fragile strata
Of rock upon which the city is built
the whole would give way to the strain
and an awful catastrophe would re-
suit.
Therefore measures have been taken
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-09-24
BUILDING a mile high!

That was the recent pre-
diction of New York con-
tractors when figuring out
possibilities for the re-
sumption of building op-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18
Sale of Christmas Furs

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 Handsome Fur Set Brown Coney large pillow huff with long throw scarf satin lined regular value $650 Sale &2 1Q prlce ....... ....s....T ' '
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18

Ladies' hankerchiefs with dainty embroidered initial, very sheer lin en, hand embroidered and finished, comes six to the box and sold by the box only, for ...: ........ .$1.60
 Ladies hapdkerchiefs, put up one to the box, very pretty embroidered designs, great variety of patterns good quality Swiss, regular holiday handkerchiefs. Special each :. .10c
 Ladies' handkerchiefs, with plain
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 Ladies handkerchiefs, extreme novelty the handkerchief fad of the season, finest quality sheer linen, with narrow solid eolored border with hand embroidered initials in corner to match border. Comes six to box in assorted colors. The box of six $2.75, or each. .........6 .60c
 Ladies handkerchiefs, hand en- broidered floral and artistic corners. Extraordinary values, 3 different prices, worth up to $2.50, your choice ........ Soc, 59c apd S9c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18

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 Ladies hapdkerchiefs, "cross barred" made of superior quality linen, narrow helns, embroidered in the daintiest patterns, 35c values, this sale ...... ...............2oc
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18
Beautiful Xmas Handkerchiefs

before demand for holiday gifts the marvellous and excellent values
 demand handker chiefs Chrmas gifts exceed the supply offering special prices fha oreatn kin nds = : ! :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18

The Fisher Girl highly illustrat- Love Songs, Old and New. nlustrat-
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 by Christy ..-.. .......... $1.S0 Sweetheart Always, Illustrated $1.80 Reveries of Ratchelor. nlustrat-
 ed. .... = .......e.s. .$l.z4 The Flower of Dusk: Myrtle Reed.
 Illustrated ... :. .2s.s. q. .s.l. <. $1,60 All the New Ficti8n {. '. '. !. .$120 The Fragrant Weed Wleveriy Put
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 bound .... ........ ,..... ..36c Toast Books, 49c to .......... .80c The Ghost of My Friends ... .40cs Cupids Almanac and Guide to Heart
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 Illustrated ..... ...., ,..... 06c Fairy Books. Illustrated ...... .48c The Meade Books. Each ..... .40c The Dorothy Chesterstone's =. .69c German Fairy Books :. .ee.......50c Anderson or Grimms Fairy Tales 59c
 XMAS BOOKS FOR BOYS.
 The Winfield Books .......... .50c The Chapman Books .69c The Bonehill .... .. ........ ;. .59cN The Garis ...,.. .............60 .60c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-18
Books Will Settle the Question

We have the convenient and economical book find the books naturally don from thouands we have to mention only these:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
Truf6 and
Quality

appeal to the Well Informed in every
walk Of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing Aeeor
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy OF
known value, but one of many reasons
Why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it ~cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having TO increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known TO and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig SyruI
Co, only, and for sale by all leading drug
Gsts.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

"Lynch's Daughter" by Leonard Merrick,
author of Cynthia" The Worldlings,"
etc, is an original story of 'tained" mill
lions" of a girl, the only daughter of a
New York multimillionaire who marrics
a poor artist. The artist husband has a de-
cided objection to the tainted" fortune and
the wife learns through many trials that
money is rot responsible for happiness.
Neither does the fortune bring the expected
happiness to Mr.. Lynch, for he is aban-
doned by his only child in his old age on
account of that fortune. and at his death
1t is distributed among charities. This
story appeared in serial form IN the La
dies Home Journal. The McClure COM
pany is the publisher.
THE Great Miss Driver" by Anthony
Hope, author of THE Prisoner of Zenda. -
Rupert of HeEtzau," etc. may be de-
scribed as the modern feminine counterpart
Of Rupert of Hentzau." The eventful
career of this wealthy, witty, fascinating
young Englishwoman and the story of the
dazzling successes she achieved, social and
otherwise. have been made the subject OF
ore OF Anthony Hopes most brilliant and
entertaining novels. Published by the Nc
Clure company.
The Guest OF Quesnay," by Booth
Harrington, author Of 9TH Conquest OF
Canaan" Monsieur Beaucaire," etc, is a
romantic novel; Its scene is laid in the
little Norman village Of Quensnay. where,
as the fascinating inn Of the Three Pig
cons the "riotously beautiful" Mr.. Olive
saffren meets and falls In love with the
charming American widow, Mrs. Harlan,
and a strange and beautiful love story Is
unfolded., The Mcclure company is the
publisher.
The Hermit and the wild Woman" Is
a book Of short stories by Edith Wharton.
which takes its name from the first story
IN the book and contains all Of Mrs. Whar-
tons stories which have appeared in the
magazines during the last four wears
Ihese stories seven in number, deal with
the problems and questions Of today. There
IS also a story or two Of medieval life.
Published by scribners.
In The Boat Club Boys OF Lakeport, :"
Edward stratmeyer tells how the royal good
fellows known as the 'Lakeport BOYS"
take up water sports. after successful or
ganization for hunting and camping trips,
and base ball. They secure the necessary
equipment and coaching and have spirited
contests with a rival club in sailing and
four-oared and eight-oared shell racing
But their lives are not entirely taken up
with the sport, by any means. for they show
themselves to be clean, manly and ener-
getlc in whatever claims their attention.
and are OF great service in time of trouble.
Lothrop. Lee & Shepard company is the
publisher.
BY right of Purchase by Harold Bind
loss author Of Alton Of somasco," Win
ston OF the Prairie. 70 etc. has its scene laid
chiefly in the wheat fields Of the Cana
dian northwest. II begins with the mer-
eenary marriage OF a man and woman
apparently hopelessly ill-suited to each
other. II tells the story OF her antagonism
to the mode OF life and habits Of thought
OF a new country where physical labor is
the lot OF all, and OF her forced association
with a man she believes she thoroughly
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
Books and Magazines

is no creature Of the imagination, but a
real type. and the other indian who figure
in the story speak and move like living
things. At no point has the author per-
mitted himself to inject into the narrative
any sensationalism or episode of the kim
conventionally associated with Indians. Mr..
Burton is a seasoned observer. He has
lived with the Ojibways. been adopted by
them, and knows their weaknesses as well
as their virtues. Strongheart fastinates
rather than entertains. 1t is a graphically
told story that grips the attention before
the unfortunate love affair becomes the
dominant theme. Published by the G. w.
Dillingham; company,
Mavnie Daw." by Thomas Bailey Aldrich,
recognized as one Of the best stories in
the English language and a masterpiece
Of its author, has been issued in a new
edition. The delicate humor and clever
plot, the delicious irony and amazing end
ing of this little romance, have been a
source of enjoyment for many years 1t
has been traslatedinto nearly all European
tongues, and each generation OF read
ers finds its appeal as strong as ever The
present addition is illustrated by John Cecil
CLAW, who has caught the spirit and SEN
timent of the author. The numerous Illus
trations and decorations in tint make II an
effective gift book. Houghton, Miffin &
company is the publisher.
The Story OF a Fight by Hugh Lloyd
is a story Of the revolutionary war. from
Concord bridge to a field at yorktown.
The story is graphically told in language
that may be readily comprehended by a
child and in a style that is equally pleas
ing to older readers. 1t is written in story
form, with vivid word picturing and at
tentiop TO detail that appeals to the inter-
est OF a child and lends itself to fixing
the subject In the mind, II is well IL
Illustrated with colored plate and half tones.
Published by Mclaughlin Bros.
'In Charge OF the Consul by Ella +.
Padon, is a breezy little story OF a party
of lively American girls spending a year In
Germany In charge OF the American con-
sui, who is uncle 10 one OF the girls. The
experience of the girls at court is lively
and amusing, though 1t occasioned ''Tante
Marie the little German aurtie no end
OF embarrassment The consul is called
upon to make use OF his very best diplo-
macy IN extricating his pretty niece from
the international complications in which
she gets herself. Richard G. Badger, pub
Usher.
The Right Man " By Brian Hooker, is
a love story of two men and one girl. The
battle of the two for the one is fought out
In the five days Of an Atlantic voyage.
There is absolute unity Of scene and time.
The girl is typical-the nervous, charming,
smart American type. When the curtain
rises at the New York pier she is engaged
to a hard-headed. clear-thinking, able and
successful young American business man.
The third side of the triangle is an artistic.
highly-trained. college-educated, thorough
bred" young American. Which does the
girl marry? is the question which inter
ests the readers TO the end The author
unfolds his tale of rivalry with emotional
brilliancy and amazing cleveTness. H.
Illustrated iE color photogravure by Alonz1
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

'The Flame Dancer" by francis Aymar
Matthews, author OF Pretty Peggy" M
Lady Peggy Goes to Town." etc. is a
romance with a moral. Three elements
most desired in a novel are to be found in
this one in well-balanced and ingenious
combination. 1t has the thrilling interest
of a detective story. the fascinating CLAM
our OF oriental mysticism, and the tender
charm or a love romance. The central
situation is what appears to be the their
of Jewels the exact nature OF which, how
ever. does not transpire, until the close OF
The book. 10 complicate the mystery,
the author introduces for the first time the
Chinese art of Seelfoo-tee, or double hypno-
tism. The master who Yields the spell Is
of a new type to novel readers. The woman
Uhe enters the story as its evil genius Is
redeemed by the transforming spirit of love,
and steals into the sympathy of the reader
before he is aware. Published by the G..
w. Dillingham; Company.
In "The Wooing of Calvin Parks" Laura
T.. Richards. author of "Geoffrey Strong
and MRS. Tree" portrays with delightful
reality the queer, quaint, odd and lovable
characters Of her own Down East neigh
borhood. with loving touch and without
the suspicion Of exaggeratioD or unkindly
caricature. she acquaints us with the
homely virtues, droll oonceits and pithy
saws Of the fast-vanishing New England
types. 1t is a book with a laugh on every
page. a surprise In every chapter and not
a tear from beginning to erd. Published
by Dana. Estes d Co.
"-Strongheart," is the title OF a novel
based on William c.. de Miles great play,
by Frederick h. Burton. The story is
written throughout with obvious knowledge
OF the indian at first hand. -Strongheart