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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Grandma's Cookies.

Four eggs most thoroughly
beaten, cups sugar, cup butter,
these three ingredients are cream
ed until very light and smooth,
flavor, 2 heaping teaspoonfuls
baking powder Tor " teaspoonful
soda and 2 teaspoonfuls cream
tartar), cups flour many times
sifted; more flour IL required to
make the mixture easily handled.
There is no other wetting than
the eggs and butter. Press into
the center of each before baking
a large plump raisin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
BY FRED SCHAEFER.


knowledge ISIS power, so l sub
bose horse sense ISIS horsepower.
Der butterfly does nod toll nor
does she spin. Neider does she
churn, for dot matter.
Ven a dog vags hiss tail i'd iss a
sign dot he ISIS in goot humor. Ven
a woman vags her tongue you hat
dree guesses.
Der tortoise ISIS a slow trafeler,
but he meier buys a rount trip
ticket.
Der crawfish hass nod much
sense as a brook trout, but you
can'd fool him NIT a celluloid min
now.
You can'd wean a calf on der
milk of human kintness.
Der hippopotamus hass to open
a four-bushel mout to swallow Won
fiddle peanut. Diss I call waste
Of space.
A goot way for mackerel to
preserfe himself ISIS to remain in
der fairst brine he fints himseluf
in.
Der boomble bee hass a sweet
foot, but his harpoon ISIS quite
bitter.
Der hen scratches for lifting,
but der dog scratches to get rit
OF der lifting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

ing her lips a trifle compressed
and has also cultivated q pleasant
facial expression.
A wonderful transformation of
the subjects original appearance
is shown in the third sitting.
Dignity and grace of carriage have
been acquired. The facial ex-
preston has been remarkably i'm
proved. The lips are thinner and
more mobile. Sagging lines no
longer mar the cheeks and chin.
These pleasing results not only
do credit to the persistence and
adaptability Of the subject, but
they also mark the triumph of
new phase of the photographers
art. On the strength of trans
figurations such as this the pho
tographer is hailed as one of the
most reputable beauty doctors ex-
tant.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Almond Waters.

Cream " cupfu1 of butter, add
slowly 1 cupful Of powdered sugar
and " cup of milk drop by drop.
Then add 1% cupfuls of bread
flour and v teaspoon of almond
extract. Spread very thin on the
bottom of a dripping pan inverted
and buttered, mar kin squares.
sprinkle with almonds blanched
and CHOPPED rather fine. and bake
In a moderate oven about 5 min
utes. Roll and shape while warm.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
WRIGHT NOT NAMED

. this published
the Wilbur Wright the aeropanist had
correspondent n a a
e following day the statement corrected in cable saying
correspondent that original
mis-
of The Times attention the
publication entirely unfounded
that injustice Intentionally done Mr. Wright
everything recall the false impression
been produced the first publication there
mistake
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Currant Cake.

One-half cup sugar, 1 good Ia
blespoon of butter, egg. " cup
of sour milk, " teaspoon soda,
1h cups flour, " cup currants,
well Favored. Bake in small
sheet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
A Word from Josh Wise.

eth reason a
man who misses a
train gifts SO all
fired mad Is be-
cuz he can't never
blame it on tn rail-
road comply"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

They barred Battling Nelson
from the st. Regis, New York's
ultra exclusive hotel, but Dick
Garfield. gambler. was permitted
to 4register-and to remain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

1t cost Geo. Gould 100000 to
introduce his daughter. Marjorie
to the folks she was acquainted
with in New York society.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

ARRANGEMENTS, are complete
for the mid-winter musicale of
the choral class of Y. w. C. A..
to be given this eevning in the
association rooms Prominent
persons on the program are
Miss Grace Haddow, Professor
Olaf Bull and Miss Jean Had
dow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

love letters is becoming a fad.
Now If Lii Russell would get
In 1906 the total sum repre-
scented in life insurance policies
in this country was $12,706,810,-
284.
In 1907 3125 miners were
KILLED in this country.
l. In 1906-7 the slaughter houses
of this country butchered 6,173,
1898 hogs.
| Another American princess is
| seeking a divorce. 1t seems that
princes are easier to get than di-
Ivorces.
| The. king of Portugal rode out
to show that he was in good
health. At the same time for kings
of Portugal to ride out doesn't in
sure that they will stay in good
health.
/ Total imports to this country in
1908 amounts to 1887 ,337,210
and the total exports to $1,991,-
i 1877, 472. ''-s
i If the battleships race home
some smart Alecky promoter will
try to have the race re-run in
Madison Square garden.
Three states will consider bill to
license bachelors. The AZ other
states are still trying to solve the
divorce problem.
The benevolent institutions of
! the country are divided as fol-
lows: Orphanages 1915, hospitals
1493, permanent homes 1853, tenn
porary homes 449, deaf and blind
institutions lis, nurseries 1876,
dispensaries 1856.
Taft's cabinet Is still I'M
known. Hence no cabinet photo
of the bunch.
-
Politeness is one of the best
Investments known. 1t pays enor-
nous dividends.
Fools have their uses now as in
fancient times; but their professor
Icarries few honors.
The snob enthuses according to
| his hosts bank account, and his
final reward is the door.
Castles in Spain would be de-
| Iightful IL one only could keep
them from topping over.
Fred q. Foskett, Orange, Mass,
is the latest scientific freak. Be-
fore learned professors he handles
fire with his naked hands and for
some unexplainable reason is not.
- aoorchod
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

A small piece of charcoal
dropped in a kettle of boiling
cabbage will lessen the odor.
Embossed velvet belts in all the
desirable colors come With cut
steel buckles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

Night riding will not be so pop
ular since the return of the Union
City jury's verdict.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
REGULAR MO-

THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING of the Congregation
al Brotherhood of the First
Congregational church will be
held this evening in the church
parlors. George T. Reid, who
resigned as judge of depart
ment No. A of the superior
court last October, will speak
on "The Relation of Labor to
Capital"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

THE TWO-HOUR WHIST CLUB
meets tomorrow afternoon with
Mrs. Frank Imbrie at her home,
900 North X street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Cocoa Cake.

One cup of sugar, L tablespoon
hi of butter. 2 tablespoonfuls OF
bocoa, 1 egg. 2-3 cup of milk, "
eups Of flour, " teaspoon of soda,
1 feaspoonful of cream OF tartar
1 teospoonful OF vanilla.
Trosting-One tablespoonful oi
butter, tablespoonful of hot wa
ker. ! cup of confectioner's sugar
4 teasp0onful of vanilla.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

HOOKER CIRCLE, LADIES OF
THE G. A. r., will give a card
party tomorrow afternoon III
the hall, 913 VI Tacoma avenue.
All G.. A. r. members and
friends are welcome.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
IEfROM1MARYS]
lCQK COOK

light and dark part to be marbled
together.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
HARPING ON ONE THEME.

HARPING ON ONE THEME.
Scribbare writes things that the hea
strings Of the people,"
yes think that everybodys heart is ball
twine"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

This habit of publishing old
love letters is becoming a fad.
Now If Lii Russell would get
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Fruit Hernits.

Cream cup of butter and 2
bps Of brown sugar, add 8 beaten
b, then cup of flour sifted
b teaspoons of baking pow
III and 1 teaspoon of allspice.
Id cup of seeded raisins, I
pund Of chopped figs. " pound
q finely cut citron dredged with
our. then add sufficient flour to
Mid and roll out. Cut into
nares with q sharp knife and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
RIGHT ON THE HEELS OF sTYI.

ON THE STYLE.
There a who follows the styles closely"
look it."
Nevertheless the who buy castoff
of society women"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Marble Cake.

Two cups sugar, cup butter,
cup sweet milk. 8 cups flour,
&Ifau OF 6 eggs, n teaspoonful
Goda, ! teaspoonful of cream
|f<1r, * pound of thickly sliced
Dark Part-Yolks of 6 eggs, 1
q aSugar. cup butter, " cup
6]asses. u cup Of sour milk, "
spoonful OF soda, teaspoonful
cream OF tartar, ! pound of
nded raisins. 1 pound of cur
|1ts. wine glass of wine or bran
mixed spice 70 taste. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
Reseda green Is favored shade
for evening gowns.

Muffs are worn suspended by
long gold chains.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

Castles In Spain would be de-
lightfu1 IL one only could keer
them from topping over.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

TOMORROW AFTERNOON Mrs.
l. N. Hague will entertain the
Autumn Leaf Whist club for
luncheon and cards at her resi-
dence on Pacific Heights. Lunch
will be served at 1 o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

Fred u. Foskett, Orange, Mass,
is the latest scientific freak. Be
fore learned professors he handles
fire with his naked hands and for
some unexplainable reason is not
10 aoorchod
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
HIM.

Angry Individual: Sir, l am nobodys fool!
Bland Bystander: Sort of maverick, Ell?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
|[OFINTERE,ST TOWOMEWI
G%{Jo.T
%xas - :

A CHURCH DINNER will be CIV
en- tomorrow in the parlors OF
the First Congregational church
by both divisions of the Wom-
ems societies. The dinner will
commence at 6 o'clock and q
cordial invitation is extended
to all members of the congre-
cation and friends. An inter-
esting program will follow the
supper.
THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY of
the Mason Methodist church
will be entertained tomorrow
Afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Getzman on North Twenty
seventh street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

In 1906 the total sum repre-
scented in life insurance policies
in this country was $12,706,81O,
284.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
TINES HUMOR DEPARTMENT


, Earth n Special Correspondent and Makes Wirs~
less Observations In HIS Notebo0t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19
A REVEREND AL REQUEST.

The Maid: But Waldo, little
boys don't kneel to ask for piece
of cake.
Waldo: But what I'm asking
for is angel cake.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-19

The snob enthuses according to
his hosts bank account, and his
final reward is the door.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-06
mems FANCY VESTS
CLEARING SALE LIST

Mems Fancy and White VESTS, formerly i'25 Tn
and >1.50, now offered for iuU
Mems Fancy and White Vests. formerly $500 Ct is
and $3.50. nov offered l0r UIElU
Mems Fancy and White Vests, formerly $500 Ct kh
and $3.50, now offered for " Hug
Mcns' Fancy and While VESTS. formerly SiOO Qn If
and $500 now offered US y
Mems Ba,hing Suits, formerly Loo and $50 TGn
Now offered fer GVU
Mens Bathing Suits. formerly $500 and $3.50 CT 9P
N0W offered for QltUo
$50 Odd Vess made up from remnants OF SuiS. rang
inq in price from SIS 10 $40 values, while they 9hn
last, We will sell fer EJU
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-06
Mems & Young Mems Trousers
CLEARING SALE LIST

Mems and young mems Trousers, formerly c. OK
$500, $3.50 and Si.OC, now . IEJJ
"'as s.o 3 y:so saa p'9 3s5 Trousers ass former" S285
Mems and young mems Trousers. formerly CQ *
500 and $3.50, nOw offered Tor UUEa
Boys Knee Pants, formerly sec and 75C 9Hn
Now offered Tor JTJ
Boys knee Pants. formerly 500 Hen
Now offered Tor TUU
BOYS Knee Pants, formerly sL25 and $50 QEn
N0W offered for UJU
Boys Kneo Pants. formerly $500 and $3.50 G. Of
KcW offered for UITE0
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-06
: Were Waiting r or


ce can lie accomplished single day. Saturday, and we've put Inc m
lneceSSary and with coed reSubu The process and accomplishment
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
Or. HundIsy Here.

From Fridays Daily Sun.
Rev. w. T. Hundley OF Batesburg. s.
c.. arrived in the city yesterday and
will spend the next two weeks renew
ing his many acquaintanees. who are
pleased to meet him. Dr. Hundley
was for a number Of years pastor Of
the Baptist church in this city, and
Il was through his untiring efforts that
the present handsome edlfice was
erected. He has kindly consented to
al the pulpit there on next Sunday.
when he viii be greeted with a large
congregation.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
FOR City Marshal.

To the Voters Of the City Of Gaines
Vile:
am a candidate for City Marshal.
for reelection on April rs. have
served the people faithfully and EN-
ciently, night and day. and my record
Is open for inspection.
!. II my service during the past year
has been satisfactory I ask the sup
port and vote Of each and every citi-
zen who Is qualified. can only
promise the same service as l have
eEdeayored TO give In the paa-
Yours for order.
BEN +. ARROW.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

camps at Duck Key, at both ends Of
Bahia Honda and at the Spanish har-
Dor keys. Between the Spanish har-
Dor and Pine Key the dredges have
about completed a I.1OO-fOOt all out
20 the channel. across which a trestle
will be built. Long Key is now head
quarters for the tourists who go that
far South to see the extension work.
The Improvements there are nearing
completion and the entire force short
~ will be moved southwark.
Ninety miles of water lie between
Key West and Havana. but after leav-
ing the mainland at the southern ex-
tremity Of Florida trains will run over
the water on long concrete viaduct
bridges stretching from key to key
for an even greater distance 10 Key
West
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
JUDGE WILLS DENIES
OSTEEN-BEXLEY BAIL
CASE WAS ARGUED BEFORE HIM
HERE LAST MONTH.
Was Brought Up Under Writ Secured
BY Defsndsnts' Attorneys, Who
Sought Bail for Boys.



Judge Wills OF this circuit has
rendered his decision denying Truby
Osteen and w. A. Bexley bail in the
case against them charged with the
murder Of w. II. MOreland.
Through the efforts Of the attorneys
OF these two young men the Judge was
required to hold q special session,
hear evidence in the case and render
his decision as to whether IL was a
bailable case. Every effort possible
was put forth by the defendants at
tOrneys to secure their release on bail.
BY the above decision Il win be
seen that there Is no possible chance
of getting the young men out until
they stand trial, which viii come mp
at the next term Of court to convene
In May.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above Is the name Of a German
chemical. which Is one OF the many
valuable ingredients Of FOley's Kidney
Remedy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is
recognized by the medical text books
and authorities as a uric acid solvent
and antiseptic for the urine. Take
FOley's Kidney Remedy as soon as
you notice any irregularities. and
avoid a serious malady. J. w. McCol-
lum & Co.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
Many sIeepIess Nights, Owing 10 q
Persistent cough-ReIIsf Found


For several winters past my wife
has been troubled with a most persist
ent and disagreeable cough, which In
variably extended over a period Of sew
eral weeks and caused her many sleep
less nights" writes VIII J. Hayner,
editor Of The Burley (COD Bulletin.
Various remedies were tried each
year, with no beneficial results. In
November last the cough again put In
an appearance and my wife, acting on
the suggestion OF a friend, purchased
a bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy. The result was, indeed, marvel
Gus. After three doses the cough en-
tirely disappeared and has not mani
tested itself since" This remedy is
for sale by all druggists.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

You will pay just as much for a
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy as for any Of the other cough medi-
cines. but you save money in buying
It. The saving is I'm what you get not
what you pay. The sure-tO-cure-yOu
quality is in every bottle OF this rene
dy. and you get good results when
you take Il. Neglected colds often de-
yelop serious conditions, and when
you buy a cough medicine you want
to be sure you are getting one that
will cure your cold. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy always cures. Price
IS and so cents q bottle. For sale by
all druggists.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
Benefit Of Public Library.

For this worthy cause a musical and
art social will be given az the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Dale. East
Main street, north. on Monday even
ing. the 18th inst. from 10 10 o'clock.
Admission only 20 cents. which will
include refreshments. The public cor
daily invited 20 be present
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

I take this method OF informing the
public that / am a candidate for City
Marshal az the election % be held on
April rs. 1909. respectfully solicit
the support OF all voters. irrespective
OF party affillation, and promise 10
faithfully and impartially discharge
the duties OF the once should be
elected. Respectfully,
CHAs. G. WARREN.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

Foleys Honey aud Tar clears the AIR
passages. stops the irritation In the
throat. soothes the inhamed mem
branes. and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and inhamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and the
cold Is expelled from the system. Re
fuse any but the genuine In the yell
log package. J. w. McCollum A Go.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
Worn Out.

That's the way you feel about the
lungs when you have a hacking cough.
It's toOlishness 20 let Il go on and
trust 10 luck 20 get over IL. when Bal
Iard's HorehOund Syrup will stop the
cough and heal the lungs. Price 25e'
soc and 500 per bottle. Sold by w.
81. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
A Huge Turnip.

W. J. Goolsby OF Monteocha vas In
the city Thursday and made a pleas
am. call al this onice, renewing his
subscription. lie brought along a
mammoth mtabegga turnip which
was grown In his garden and demon
strates what can be raised al nome
IN the vegetable line.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

hold water and scalding pain in passingit,
OF bad effects following use Of liquor, wine
OF beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled 90 90 often
through the day, and TO get up many
times during the night.
Swamp-RoOt is not recommended for
everything but IL you have kidney, live.
OF bladder trouble, IL will be found Just
the remedy you need. II has been thor
oughly tested in private practice, and has
proved so successful that . special ar
Tangement has been made by which all
readers of this paper, whJ have not al
ready tried Il, may have q sample bottle
sent free by mail, also a book telling
more about Swamp-R Root, ana how 70
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

/ respectfully announce myself q
candidate Cor the once OF City Mar
shall. 10 be voted for al the election
on April rs. 1909. II elected / will
faithfully discharge the duties OF the
ONCE without fear or favor. Re-
spectfully solicit the votes OF an. ir
respective OF party ahiliati0n.
CHAs. M. DELL
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

bladder remedy, be-
cause Of It's remark
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root fulflls almost
every wish in over
coming rheumatism,
pain in the back. kid
neys, liver, bladder
and every part Of the
urinary passage. Il
correrfa Inability fo
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

hndOutif you have kid
neyor bladder trouble.
when wTitingmention
reading this generous
offer in this paper and
send your address to
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15

Binghamtou, NY. DE regular iifty-cent
and one-dollar size BOTTLES are sold by
all druggists. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp-RoOt,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
TPOM NEW YORK TO
Cuba IN PARLOR CAR
mi DC POPULAR TRIP FOR
rouRIsTs m YEAR 1910.
West Extension Of East Coast
hallway viii BE Completed Next
year, u Is Expected.

xEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-When the
80 West extension Of the Florida
-, Coast railway. work on which is
,.,,r pushed rapidly, is completed
-. its present terminus at Knights
rev dock and Henry NJ. Flagler. own
! a. the road. is able to carry out
u. announced intention Of ferrying
,r.lus from Key West to Havana, pas
..nrers win be able TO enter a parlor
-, AZ New York or Chicago and upon
1eavlng II step on on Cuban soil.
II is planned to have trains running
,hr0ugh to Key West In time for Mr..
Flarler 10 ride over the line on his
soth birthday in January, 1910. II
ne ferry takes the trains across the
florida straits to Havana from Key
west Il Is estimated that the time be-
tween New York and the capital Of
he new island republic will be fifty
hours. At present the time between
sha two cities via steamers sailing
frOm Knights Key dock is ffty-two
hours. ten minutes.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
DO You Get Up
With a Lame Back2

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
Almost everyone knows Of Dr. Kiimer's
Swamp-ROOt the great kidney, liver and
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-15
a costIY undertaklna.


part Of the road yet to be con-
girueted between Knights Key dock
and Key West will cost more per mile
than any railroad heretofore built.
Spans longer than any yet used on
this unique railroad, running as IL
does for many miles over the water,
yin be required. From knights Key
dock to Key West the distance Is
forty-hve miles. For twenty-five miles
Of this distance a great part of the
work has been partially completed.
Al both ends Of the gap and on the
keys between work is going forward
with great vigOr. In addition to the
large number OF men already at work
m the camps along the line. thousands
Of labOrers are being rushed South by
both rail and boat I'm order 20 complete
the extension during the present year.
Towns springIns Up.
Towns are springing up rapidly on
the keys along the line, the latest one
being Marathon. In which the terminal
yards Of the extension have been tenn
porarily located. New families are
arriving there each week. Il is the
headquarters Of the construction and
operating department.
The construction work has been d.
Vided up into sections and the engi-
neers, Il is said. are trying to Guido
each other In accomplishing results.
The hrst section at Knights Key is
under way. The second and third sec
tons, with headquarters at Pigeon
bay. are pushing the work on each side
OF the island. one I'm one direction,
the other in the opposite. There are