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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30
NEW WORLDS BUILDING
RECORD.
New York Spending 100000 a Day
in New Construction-Busy Winter
Promised in Feminine Politics.
City Cannot Sell Its Court of Honor.

New York, Oct. 29.-The arrival of
the new year will, it is now certain,
mark the establishment of new
worlds building record, for from fig
ureS covering the first ten months of
this year it is practically certain that
its close will establish Il mark of ST.
900 a day spent for new buildings.
Already more than $300,000000 has been
invested in building construction dur
ing 1909, and in view of the outlook for
November and December it would not
be surprising if the $400, 100000 mark
were reached. At any rate it is certain
that New York will be the worlds first
city to spend $1,0000 900 d day for new
buildings. or in the course of the sin
gle year more than the estimated cost
of the Panama Canal. The Borough of
Manhattan, small though it's size. ac-
counts for over Sl23,000000 of the total
as compared to SOS, 100000 in 1908 Prac-
tically all of this sum is for business OF
tenement construction. since the build
ing of single houses below the Harlem
River is now almost a thing of the past
Even apartment buildings are being
crowded out. construction in this line
showing a steady decrease. 1t is esti-
mated that the Borough's new business
structures during the present year
would if placed one on top of the other
form single edfice covering one
square block of ground space nearly
five miles high and bringing an annual
rental of $5o,000,Oo0. Altogether Father
Knicllerbocker seems to be building
mo nd inv nJ,nh ln hat
other decade will see the doubling of
the present record figures.
The eyes of feminine America prom
Use to be pretty steadily fixed on New
York this winter, since from all indi-
cations this city is bound to be the
storm center in the fight over the ques-
ton as TO whether or not women
should have the ballot The campaign
is certain to be d lively one, viewed
from any standpoint. While it is doubt
full whether such militant tactics as
have been adopted by the suffragists in
England will ever be used here, since
political conditions in the two coun-
tries are 50 different. it cannot be de-
MED that the question is receiving Seri-
Gus conSideration-not as a fad but as
an economic issue. Nearly a thousand
women, members of female OrganZa-
tons throughout the city. attended the
first meeting of the Federated Wom-
ems Clubs at the Hotel Astor this week
and where as in the past these gather
inSs have discussed matters formerly
supposed to be of purely feminine in
terest, the only subject discussed at
=, x,f,
pro and con. 1t seems likely now that
this is the only subject which will re-
ceive more than passing consideration
In subsequent similar meetings, and
the winter therefore promises to be d
merry one in the field of feminine poll
tics. With well-known New York So
"iety women arrayed on each side. to
say nothing Of the presence of Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30
Hon. Georqe r. Stevens.

Hon. George r. Stevens, ex-sher-
itf OF kennebec county, died at his
home in Belgrade Friday morning, oct
%. death resulting from an apoplectic
shock which he suffered about two
weeks ago. His age was SO years and
2 months. The widow, who is in feeble
health, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

Arrangements for "Maine Night at
T.. of M. are nearing completion and
the committee is making all prepara-
tons for a large number of alumni
The program although not yet fully
ready will contain many excellent
speakers, and will be changed consid-
erably from those Of 8. the past few
years. The evening Of Nov s, the night
before the Colby game has been chos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

A meeting of the Augusta Yacht
Club will be held next Wednesday
evening, Nov 3, at which a supper of
steamed clans will be served, and an
other feature of the meeting will be
the playing of the final game of pool
between c. Lafayette Marston and j.
f. Packard for a handsome billiard cue
presented by Commodore f. A. Getch-
III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

Henry Cooper of South China was
in the city Friday on his way home
from a cunning trip to the vicinity OF
Wytopitlock. He reports deer scarce
in that neighborhood and will in a few
days start on another hunting trip,
this time going to the vicinity of
Blanchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30
UNDER FORECLOSURE.
Auburn E. Turner Street Railroad sou
to the Bondholders.

Auburn, Me, Oct. 29.-Tne Aupui"
e. Turner Street Railroad was sold TO-
day under a foreclosure decree 10 n w.
Fessenden. president of the American
Trust Co. of Boston, who representa-
the bondholders' committee for $oV'ovo'
There was only one bid. The road wa
onened Nov. S. 1905 and went into re-
ceivers' hands IS months Iater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30
Mrs. Rebecca B. Allen.

Mrs. Rebecca b. Allen died Friday
evening at her home at No. - Crosby
street, at the age of IS years. One son
survives, George j. Allen of this city.
She was the wife of the late George
W. Allen and was long resident OF
Augusta. The funeral will be held at
3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the
residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30
C. F. BILOBEAU

and a half, resigning to accept similar
position in the Nevada college Promo
ton has placed him at the head OF tne eA-
pertinent station of the institution ana
the position soon to be his is an important
one. Mr.. Dnsmore's many frlends !"
Maine are glad to learn of his success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

Quite a number Of local dancers will
probably attend the dance to be given
at Manchester this evening by Man
chester Grange Special preparations
for the event have been made and
fine time is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

Hon. A. R. Nickerson of Boothbay
Harbor, who had been in the city
Thursday to attend the monthly meet
ing of the trustees of the Maine Insane
hospitals, left town yesterday morning
OH his return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

Walter F. O'Malley of Oklahoma has
been a guest of relatives in Portland
for several days Mr.. O'Malley is a
prominent business man in Depew,
Okla, and this is his first visit homo
for anvaNears -. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

John Leonard of Rockland was 4
visitor in the city Friday and was
registered at the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-30

Appreciates the attention of youth
Don't you know some NICE old lady
who will b. simply delighted if you
were to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14
NEWEST
MILLINERY

for early wear are large tuTbans Of the
Bsgdad and Spanish order in cloehe and
draped effects Some Of these draped
turbsns are called soudan, ana are sug-
gestive Of the head-dress of that coun-
try. They are made from deep hair and
straw cones, and are simply trimmed
with quills or Mephisto effects. finished
with a large. dull set beaded Cabachon
These turbsns are very large and are
worn well down over the head, well for
ward and slightly on the right side
There are also some fetching poke effects
and some models turned up on one side
and down on the other. The trimmings
are soft. lustrous satins In ribbons and
piece goods, chiffons and maiines. Some
Of the early January models for Southern
tourists showed the entire crown ami
much OF the oTim swRthed in folds, end
ing with an enormous loose folding ro-
settle on the side. In the feather line
quilts in straight and curled effects, gen
orally used In punches, wings In long
pointed designs and Mephisto effects.
All the feather effects are placed low.
excepting the Mephisto, which is upright.
Foliage will be used extensively ss the
season advances, and IN these there is a
predominance of American Beauty treat
ment, combined with Iilacs. Also lilies
Of the valley. nssturtiums and large
asters. White plumes will be used a
great deal and also satin ribbon effects
in bows, Tosettes and loops. Ornaments
in the form Of cabochous and large
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14

buckles principally IN dali Jet bead snd
cut steel effects will be favored. Gold
and silver cloth cabochons are also pop
ulsr. Motoring hats will be OF the poke
effects with large chiffon wells. Mourn
ing hats are nearly all made on Yirs
frames. covered either with crepe or duh
silk Tulle. crepe OF taffeta bows, stifiy
wired. are the usual trimmings, though
black quilts and wings are growing IN
popularity. The straws that will be
principally used on the spring hats are
fine chips, Yed5ss, Milsns, hemp, real
hair and TagsiL Smooth braids will be
used chiefly in the amer hats. though
some medium rough brsids sre shown.
All winter long fashion has demanded
that the hat match the gown absolutely,
in shade and color, but now a hat OF
contrasting color IS encouraged. The
latest fad Is psrfuming the hat With the
scent Of the tewers on g.
This article would not be complete
without mention OF the opera hoods.
which will be worn until the weather
demands retreat to the summer resorts.
These are constructed so that they % not
muss the hair They are always bHilt
on frame OF good size and covered with
shirred chiffon and tiny chiffon lounc-
ings They are made ot tsheta, and
around the edgs may be lace rUffies,
plaitings Of taneta or chiffon, or finished
about the face with dainty flowers.
Many have huge strings OF taf1eta to tie
under the chin
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14

perativs and sounded the Death knell of
the pompadour. OF course. there are
many small hats shown, but they have
unnatural, large crowns. so that the eff
feet is topheavy. An effort has been
made to show in the illustrations above
examples Of both the small and the large
hats, as we'll as some of the extreme
shapes, to give an idea Of the general
trend, but the variety Of styles and ef-
fects are so vsrlegated that one must
go to the shops to adjust your Ideas
Of individual preferment Overturned
shells will be very popular this season.
In these the head fits Up under the con-
cave side with the straight down turning
brim, throwing deep shadow over the
face and hair. On the. top or rounded
side are heaped flowers, foliage and rib
bon rosettes in such profusion that very
little straw Is visible except at the edge
OF the brim. II wings are used, they
lay fat across the top Of the hat and
are strapped down with bands. Ca
bachon trimmings OF silk chiffon, rib
bon and flower petals will be very popu-
lar, and streamers, knotted beneath the
chin or back of one ear. promise to have
a decided vogue On all hats the brims
show a decided tendency to drOop. but
must not be confused with the mush-
room shape. as they are somewhat diff
ferent- Among the strongest favOrites
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14

inches by their height There are more
freak styles ordained for this season
than we have ever encountered before.
Some are like tunnels; others suggest
coal hod. covering half the face and all
the hair; then there are the Tsllien
casques. the Polish schapska, the Bag
dad turban, the Moujik the old time
pa ge's turban. and a pot shaped hat that
has no heritage that can be traced
Yet these strange, curious fancies
are bewitching Ia mos. Of thes
the head sinks into them ree5---
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14

several of the most fashionable Partisan
actresses made an effort to turn the tide
By appearing In extremely small hats
However. they had but slight effect. and
the only concessions made are reflected
In the turbanz, which are slightly smaller
than the Merry Widows. but what they
lack in width they make up in cubic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14

the face peeps out piquantly. Nearly
all these hats are made without ban
deaux and must be worn with hair fat
on top OF the head and set on the new
Psyche knots quite comfortably These
hats made the new couture STYLES i'm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-14

z.s1z.zzzs. n spite Of the many whisper
ESE v ings That ernanated from Paris
RE last season that the hats
SszS would be exceedingly small
1917 for spring. the prophecy has
80 not been realized or this side
II n true that last winter when Paris
WIS In the midst Of the big hat thToes,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
Feat L. Remarkable.

New York. March 94-In his feat OF at
tanning latitude $50 south. q point only
III miles distant from the antartic pole.
Lieut.. Ernest Shackleton has reported q
feat OF exploration the more remarkable
as the best previous effort. that OF Borch-
grevink. in 1900. gained a point some ass
miles shorter OF the mark. Borchgrevink
came within S54 miles Of the south pole.
His highest latitude attained was $50.
In 1872 J. c. Ross had attained the lati-
tude Of $50 In ffty-eight years his
record had been surpassed but once. and
that by less than thirty-five miles. Thus
the Shackleton record clears al a bound
two-thirds Of the distance where no ma
terial advance had been made since 1912.
The history OF antarctic exploration IS
much less eventful than that Of the psne-
tTation OF the frozen zone in the North
While scores OF expeditions have started
for the north pole. the important yoy-
ages southwark could be counted up to
six or eight years ago on the fingers OF
one hand. While the Fiala. Scott, and
Armitage parties and others have more
recently visited the region. Il is stin far
the less frequented OF the frigid zones.
developed in storms.
There are several reasons for this
One lies IN the bad reputation OF the
antarctic. since the early days OF Capt
Cook. The whole region Is enveloped IN
storms. and perilous TO ships. II has a
forbidding coast, icebound and Offering
few harbors- The extent OF its interior,
anreachable By BAYS and sounds. IS far
greater than that OF the arctic icecap. Il
Is not possible. save al a single point. as
far as now known. 10 take a vessel at
all near the highest ATTITUDES. Moreover,
the region IS many thousand miles fur
Their rom the chief civilized attitudes. II
Is uninhabited, and 70 possesses but a
meager animal and vegetable life. All
these conditions have served 20 discourage
the venturesorne and turn them north
ward
The neglect suffered by the antarctic
has left many important scientific ques-
tions unanswered Up 10 the time OF the
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
Quickly Accepts Invitation 20 Atten,
a Celebration.

Quickly Accepts Invitation 10 Attend
a Celebration.
President Taft yesterday accepted al
invitation to go 10 Charlotte. " c., on
May % and deliver a speech.
His acceptance was given so quickly
that he rather took the breath away from
Senators Simmons and Oyerman and Rep
resentatives MOrehesd and Page. OF
North Carolina, AMI a delegation OF
twenty citizens Of Charlotte. who had ex-
pected he would make the usual response
that he would give the invitation due
consideration
AS 1t was, the invitation was accepted
as soon as il was made, and Mr. Taft
seemed glad OF the opportunity OF going
South The occasion win be the annual
ton OF the Mecklenburg declaration OF
independence.
Southern members OF Congress realize
that Mr.. Taft had made up his mind to
capture the South for the Republican
cause II he can DO so. There is no secret
about this attitude on his part. for he
has declared that he would devote him
self 10 that object.
His first definite step in the direction OF
winning the South from its infatuation
for the Democratic party was In naming
a white man TO succeed a negro as col
lector Of customs at Charleston The facr
that he accepted the Charlotte invitation
without hesitation is construed here as
showing Mr.. Taft's intention TO make
frequent visits into Democratic States "
ing south Of the Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
Lecture on spanish Missions, ;,

Mrs. Marian Longfellow ODonoghue. OF
Boston. formerly of this city. is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Paul Scharf. at Mess
more place and Columbia road During
her stay in Washington she VIII give
some OF her lectures. which have won Tor
her much fame throughout New England
and in New York. the first Of which.
Spanish missions" win be given at the
Public Library tomorrow evening. This
lecture Will be beautifully illustrated
and Il is given under the auspices OF
the League Of American Pen Women. of
which organization Mrs. O'Donoghue
CAIarian LongTellow) is an honorary mem
Der Il Is the first Of her series on The
churches of America. past and present. -
Of which other lectures in the course. are
Colonial and Revolutionary churches of
the North and SOUTH and Notable
churches OF to-day
Mrs. O'DonOgbue viii return TO Boston
about May !. to fiji other lecture engage
ments in New England.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
RefrigeratorS for 1909.

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The cold circulation which most important points
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The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

present expedition I; remains now 20
be seen. when the scientific authorities
have had a chance 70 pass judgment
upon the Shackieton data acquired, what
the expedition has done 10 solve the Ques-
ton OF the unknown antarctic
Lofty Ice CLIFFS.
The magnetic pole lies at the interior
OF an elevated lakeland Of snow. banked
up 10 a great depth. upon what is sup
posed TO be the bedrock o. one OF the
antarctic land masses. Il IS 200 geo
graphical miles or more from the coast,
II the terra coast can be applied 70 the
lofty ice cliffs hedged with bergs and
sheet ice, that oIer the first barrier 20
approach from the sea
The results reported BY the expedition
place sthe magnetic pole, as actually at
tanned and determined on the spot, az
latitude - Is south and longitude ia east
The party that reached II Travelled e
plateau running nearly I0o0 feet high,
supposed 70 be built Up from a great
depth Of the packed snow OF ages
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

! LONDON, March 4-Louls c. Bernacchi
the scientist and explorer, writing vita
the experience he obtained when he was
physicist to the Discovery antarctic ex-
petition IN 1eOl-O4. highly praises the i'm
mense amount OF work achieved by the
members OF the Shackleton expedition
in a comparatively short time. which IN
dicates. he says. restless. ceaseless en-
ergy. and splendid management and de-
termination.
He IS greatly Impressed by the amount
OF suffering the party must have under
gone. He ascribes their failure 10 reach
the south pole 70 their losing four OF
their ponies az Cape Royds. But for that.
he declares. there IS little doubt they
would have gone there. He thinks the
discovery OF mountain chains and table
/ land seen farther south definitely estab-
fishes the still disputed fact that a great
continental area surrounds the pole.
! The finding OF coal and limestone
proves, In Mr.. BernacchPs opinion, that
the temperature IN some remote age was
far warmer than 81 Is now, while ii cor
robOratCs the view formed by the Dis
/ ~eFDA9 SAEclAlAOA lil1L puSh4BlY the ant
arctic continent once Joined South Amer
ica or New Zealand
Climate Il Warmer.
/ The raised beaches which were OBJ
served indicate that the level OF the
antarctic climate has probably been
raised BY volcanic action. The signs at
present OF less severe glaciation show
that the climate Is growing warmer and
the ice cap diminishing.
Regarding the definite location Of the
magnetic pole. Mr.. Bernacchi thinks II
should be accepted with reserve until
the observations have been carefully ex-
AHMED by experts. He says the diff
cultes OF instrumental observation n
the vicinity Of the magnetic pole are
very great, as the horizontal directive
/ force OF the magnetic needle breaks
down. The large mass Of magnetic OBJ
/ servation made by the Discovery expedi-
/ ton Indicated that the magnetic pole
was tWenty-six miles farther south. and
/ thirty miles further east than reported
I by Lieut.. ShackIeton.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

nesday. April Il. at II O'Clock, in St.
Pauls Roman Catholic Church, corner
OF Fifteenth and V streets.
Cards have been received here from
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Stanley Woodward.
OF Worcester. Mass. announcing the mar
rage OF their sister. Miss Hildegarde
Brooks, 10 Mr. Sidney Paige. OF this city
The ceremony was performed IN the
Woodward home last Saturday, March
%. and the future home OF the young
people viii be n Washington. Mr.
Paige was reared IN Washington. ana as
a lad attended the Western High School
HIS father was a famous authority on
International law some years ago here.
The Indiana Society has issued cards
for It's next meeting next Tuesday even
ing in the old Masonic Temple, corner OF
Ninth and F streets. The principal feat
ure OF the entertainment viii be 4 lecture
BY 1Ir. c. J. Blanchard. statistician OF
the Reclamation Service and his subject
viii be. THE land Of little rain" with
stereopticon views and moving pictures
Some Of the most interesting features Of
the work OF the government IN reclaim
ing the waste places OF the country will
be shown wildly
Miss Pansy BlOomer entertained at
luncheon yesterday IN the home OF her
mother. in honor OF Miss Mary Souiher-
land. daughter Of Capt. Southerlani, who
has recently returned with her mother
and sister from a prolonged absence
abroad. following the ship upon which
Capt. Switzerland was stationed. The
other guests were Mrs. SummeTlln. Mrs.
Eldridge Jordan, Miss Esther benny,
Miss Marion Leutze. Miss Olga Converse.
and Miss Harriet Southerland,-
A benefit drill viii be given in the rid
ing han AT Fort AIyer tomorrow after
noon at 8 o'clock for the Army Relief
Society by the three artillery batteries.
Mrs. Tiemann y. Horn. wife OF Capt.
Continued on Page :, Column 6.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
Special Values in Mems
New Spring Furnishings.

New Negge Shirts at $1O0The kind belong higher
priced stock Made OF fine Madras the popular style White
grounds with small neat coored stripes Cuffs attached
New Paamas at $25-The usual $3.50 grade Made of madras
with military collar and finished with frogs buttons Mostly blue
grounds with pretty colored stripes.
New Pajamas at $15OThe grade usually retas at
Made OF madras in neat striped effects with military finished
with buttons and frogs
New Bath Robes at $275Regua $3.50 grade Made Of Turkish
toWehng or Terry CLOTH Attractive colors and designs Finished
with collar and grde
Main aor-F