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i! mm PAGE THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK by seventy feet, with concrete mixers and hoists; an earth dredge for filling the concrete viaducts; eight pile drivers; a sand dredge; eight towing launches; more than fifty barges ; six tugs ; a stern wheel steamer; a dispatch boat; four quarter boats, and about one hundred dinghy s. Some idea of the magnitude of the un dertaking may be gathered from the esti mated amount of material to be used in constructing the viaducts. It will require 206,100 cubic yards of sand, 260,800 bar rels of hydraulic cement, 176,900 cubic yards of stone and 4,810 tons of steel. Bahia Honda Harbor, will be the work ing base, and no doubt when the road is completed to this point a line of steam ships will be operated between it and Havana, as it is but twenty miles farther to that point than the distance between Havana and Key West, and the distance between Bahia Honda and Key West is forty miles. Ground was broken at Key West dur ing the past summer for the extensive docks to be built at the terminal there ; this includes a dry dock, ten wharves eight hundred by one hundred feet, with basins two hundred feet wide between. These piers will furnish berths for forty boats four hundred feet long, with water from twenty to thirty feet deep. Ultimately, a car ferry with a capacity of thirty cars will be operated between Key West and Havana which will make the ninety nautical miles in less than five hours, and bring that city forty-eight hours nearer New York and Chicago, an immense advantage to the postal service alone ; while the journey will be one of indescribable charm and delight. Think of traveling in a perfectly equipped rail road train at the rate of thirty or forty miles an hour over open seas whose limpid waters are as blue as the sky above and where may be discerned, on beds of coral, beautiful fish and other inhabitants of the sea ; of crossing islands where co coanut palms, citrus trees and the curious mangrove tree flourish ; where pineapple fields are constantly in fruit. . The islands the work of the tiny coral insect who has constructed both the islands and reefs that dot the Florida channel. To vary the journey, your train will make the trip across this Cuban channel on a ship of great power and speed ; a journey that will lure thousands to the Gem of the Antilles. Although the line will undoubtedly command a large patronage when trains are operated on it, will be given the mail service, carry the express between Cuba and this country, and possibly the fast freight, it is difficult to discern a profit on the millions invested in the great project. This is the work of one man, evidently an impressionist, seeing great results to be attained for the benefit of the public through mists that would be impenetrable clouds to others ; his opti mistic sense inspiring him to carry on great projects without the hope of profit for a score of years to come. The idea has been the pet hobby of Henry M. Flagler for years, but only re cently, has careful study of the great difficulties, made it seem possible. J. 11. Parrott, First Vice-President and General Manager of the road, who is in charge of the work, is a man of rare ex ecutive ability, eminently fitted for the position. Palm lleacb nj oj life. Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 12 The motor boat races over, visitors have set tled down to the enjoyment of the many pleasures here, golf, fishing, sailing and surf bathing leading in popularity. Many social pleasures are coming into promi nence as the season advances, and a large company is rapidly assembling. Among one of the pleasant affairs of the week was an "at home" given by Mrs. Frederick Robert at her charming cot tage, "Fleur D'Eau." Among the dis tinguished guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Flagler. The champion motor boat Mercedes is an object of general interest to visitors. Golfers are busy and numerous events are taking place and planned for the fu ture. A feature of the coming week will be a visit from the famous English pro fessionals who are at Pinehurst this week. Encyclopedia at The Library. By courtesy of Dodd, Mead and Com pany, the publishers, the library has been temporarily equipped with The NewTnter national Encyclopaedia, in twenty vol umes. The need of such reference books has been deeply felt and all who have examined the handsome volumes have expressed warm appreciation. Annual Employees' manque Hall. Arrangements are well in hand for the fourth annual masquerade of the Village employees, which will be held early in March. This affair is always an interest ing one for the guests, and is anticipated from year to year. The usual prizes will be ofiered for costumes. Will Wonders Ever Cease? There is a good story going the rounds about to the effect that Zanoni, the mind reader who did all sorts of things remark able and weird, lost his gloves after the entertainment at The Carolina and was unable to locate them! Will wTonders ever cease ? WAITING FOR NEWS. She "And so your late relative was 99 years old. Did be retain possession of his faculties until the end?" lie "We don't know yet; the will hasn't been read." The GRAFTON WT00"::C SI 1 , - V A JL r rt f in i lly i. mf v u CONNECTICUT AVE. piIE GRAFTON Is situated 1 on the most fashionable thoroughfare in Washington, very convenient to all points of interest and within five minutes' walk of the White House. State, War, Navy and Treasury Departments, and Corcoran Art Gallery. Cars passing the door run direct to Capitol and depots. The bouso and furnishings are new. The rooms are arranged both single and en suite, with pri vato baths, and is conducted on the American plan. 11 ate $:i.OO per day and up ward. Long di'tance Tele- fhone in every room. Espec ally attractive for ladles travelling alone. HARRINGTON MILLS PROPRIETOR. SUMMER SEASON, Whit Face Inn, Lake Placid, Adirondacks. A lleaort Hotel of tbe IIi?het Clans. Social and Scenic Center of the White Mountains Maplewood Hotel and Cottages f OPEN JULY TO OCTOBER. The Standard of Excellence. Milk and Vegetables from Maplewood Farm Maplewood Golf Links. Unsurpassed by any in tbe State, having a range of 2.650 yards. Pure fountain Spring- Water. High and Dry Invigorating- Air' Ilig-h Altitude. No Ilay Fever. ISeautlful Canino. Heading- Itooni. ladle' and Gentlemen's Ililliard lloom Bowling-, Cine Tenni Court and IBaelalI. Symphony Orchestra morning and evening. All the accessories of a flrst-clas9 summer resort. LEON H. CILLEY, Manager, Maplewood, N. H. "E & E Invincible It is a large generous smoke of the Best Imported Tobacco. Packed 25 in a Box. The price is two for a quarter. You will have to pay more than that for its equal in any other cigar. It is one of the best productions of Estabrook & Eaton. 222 & 224 WASHINGTON STREET. f Masonic Temple, 53 Boylston St., Boston. Branches - Merchants Bldg., 77 Summer St., " ( 416 Main St., Worcester, Mass. THE MANOR ALBEMARLE PARK ASHEVILLE, - N. C. An Exclusive Inn for a Year or a Day. The Manor affords accommodations of the most attractive kind to visitors wishing a un ique and comfortable stopping-place in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The climate is fine the year round, and es pecially in spring when the exhilarating air adds enjoyment to the golf, driving, riding and indoor games. Write for booklet. Albemarle Park Company, AiiliYllle, IV. C. PINE BEACH HOTEL, Pine Beech 7.. Adjoining Jamestown Exposition Grounds. In 25 minutes ride of Norfolk, "Va., by trolley. A new magnificent, perfectly appointed, luxuriously furnished resort Hotel, maintaining cul6lne and service of superior excellence. Catering to patronage of refined, discriminating resorters. Historic and picturesque surroundings. Invigorating ocean breezes tempered by Gulf Stream An ideal accessible stop-over point North or South. For Information and booklet address, WJII. C. ItOYElt, Manag-er.
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