davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
Berwick Gun Club.

There will be Blue-Rock Tournament
on Friday, September 9th, 1880, beginning
at o o'clock sharp, on the grounds of the
Fair Association, at Berwick, Penna., dur
ing the session Of the Fair; to continue
four honrs. All matches from three traps
Entrance from rs cents to $1.O0; four
moneys. American Association Rules
The Secretary of the Club will furnish
shooters with admission tickets, at his Of
flee, on the morning of the shoot.
The Cross Keys Hotel, J. @. McMlchael
Proprietor, will entertain the visiting
sportsmen.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

township, the nominee for Prothonotary,
was bolter and not straight republican,
and he had named another. After quiet
was again restored resolution was made
by DIR. L. B. Kline which placed both J. j.
Crawford and Q. NJ. Cook as members of
standing committee. Convention then
adjourned after which the members OF
standing committee met and elected O. E.
0eyer, Of Catawissa. Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

ONLY THREE MORE OF THEM WILL LEAVE OH.
oAGo AND MILWAUKEE VIA. THE CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE, q ST. PAUL RAILWAY.

For points in Northern Iowa, Minnesota,
South and North Dakota, Qncluding the
Sioux Indian Reservation iu South Dakota
Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, on Sep
tember and 23, and October IA, 1890.
Half rate excursion tickets good for thirty
days from date of sale.
For further information, circulars show
rates OF fare, maps, ETC., address, George
ii. Heafford, First Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Chicago, nls., or John
X. Pott, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Williamsport, Pa. s-l-llt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The 935 train on the d. L. & w. ran
over an old man named Taylor, last We'd
nesday morning and killed him, at point
about two miles this side OF Danville His
head was crushed and one foot cut off.
The train was stopped and run back, and
nearly all the passengers got off, and the
mangled remains carried into the house Of
his daughter near by. The deceased was
70 years old, and was so deaf that he did
not hear the cars. He was picking coal
along the track. The engine came upon
him suddenly, and struck him before the
engineer could stop the train.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
A Spring Medicine.

The druggists claim that people cal
daily for the new cure for constipation and
sick-headache, discovered by DR.. Silas Lane
while in the Rocky Mountains. 1t is said
to be Oregon grape root "a great remedy in
the far west for those complaints) combin.
ed with simple herbs, and is made for use
by pouring On boiling water to draw out
the strength. 1t sells at so cents pack
age and is called Lanes Family Medicine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

With their usual enterprise, McKilip
Bros. visited the scenes of destruction the
next day after the cyclone, and now have
on exhibition a number of photographs
showing the Hulme buildings, scenes at
Harveyville and other points. These pic
lures are for sale, and are well worth pre-.
serving.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The Sons of Veterans were unfortunate
with their campfire. Saturday was the
time fixed, and Oak Grove the place, but
the rain compelled postponement, and
1t was decided to hold it Monday and
Tuesday evenings. Monday evening the
attendance was good, but it rained very
hard on Tuesday night and they were again
Disappointed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The Harvest Home of the Heller's church
will be held in Masteller's Grove, Madison
Township, Sept. 4. Revs. Schotdler of
Turbotville, Peters of Danville, Auman of
bloomsbury and the pastor will conduct
these services. II the weather is untavor-
able it will be held in the church. All are
respectfully invited to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
WANAMAKER' S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Aus lst 25, 1890
Closed Saturday during the
Summer at l p. M.

The magnitude o, prepara-
ton appears in the fact that the
lines of Furniture are almost as
full as at the beginning of the
sale. In some articles the va
riety is greater, The
Hat Racks
Sideboards and
Parlor Suits
have been arriving in force, and
we show the best assortment in
the experience of the Trade
Sale.
Do not forget that despite
the low prices the Furniture is
all new and fine and carries our
usual guarantee.
The extraordinary August
activity continues in spite of
heat or storm. 1t is due to the
special efforts made to present
worthy attractions. The ebb
tide of the years trade gives a
chance of manGuvres of mer-
chandise.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

There are
many white soaps.
each
represented to be
Just as good as the Ivory"
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits.
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities Of
the genuine.
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon having 1t.
'Tis sold everywhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
Pensions! Veterans ! /!
The Disability Pension Bill,

Act of June 81, 1890 grants pensions to
all ex-soldiers and sailors who served 90
days or more in the Army or Navy during
the rebellion, and were honoraby discharg-
ed, and who are now suffering from any
permanent, mental or physical disability
contracted since the war or during the war
whether from disease, injuries or effects of
old age, at the rate OF from SO to $l2 per
month, according to the degree Of his dis
ability for the performance OF labor requir-
ing the exertion OF physical strength !;
provided the disability is not due to yici-
Gus habits. THIS pension is not restricted
to the veterans who have to make their
living by hard labor, but is equally due TO
professional men or clerks, provided they
have an existing disability which would
prevent the continuous exercise OF the
physical strength Of an able-bodied man.
Those who have applied under the gen.
eral laws and who are unable to prove up
the pending claim can apply for and Sc
cure this pension and then continue the
prosecution Of the former claim aud secure
their arrears.
Ii YOU are now drawing small pension,
say 30 or "a per month, you can take this
pension instead, and IL you have an appli-
cation on file for increase or additional
pension for new disabilities you can con-
tinue the prosecution Of such claims while
drawing the new pension, or you can file
an original claim for disability contract
ed in the service while drawing pension
under this new act.
Widows, children, and dependent moth
ers and fathers are entitled under this sct
and can suspend the prosecution of any
pending claim, and take this pension, and
afterwards complete the prior claim and
get arrears.
Having been duly appointed an Agent
according to the rules and regulations o.
the Department Of the Interior in the pros.
ecution Of such claims and having had sue
cess in number of cases am always pre-
pared to give information and assist claim.
ants, and will assure them success IL they
are able to establish the facts as required
by law.
Those interested should call soon ant
claim their reward.
GEORGE w. STERNER
North Mn Il ct Sc.
7-1S-6m. Bloom sburg Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Chester Stiltz, Ed
ward P. Dickinson and Frederis w. Corcoran OF
Jamison City, Columbia county, Pennsylvania, CO.
partners doing business IN Jamlson city aforesaid
under the nrm name OF StiltZ Co, made a vol
untary assignment OF all and singular, their Co
Hill OF said Jamison City In trust for the benelt
OF the creditors OF the said Stiltl Co.. and Cnest.
or stiltl, Edward p. Dickinson and Frederic W.
CorcOran. All persons indebted TO the said trm
and TO the individuals thereof will make immed.
late payment TO the said assignee, and those haV-
without delay,
S-26-SO. JOHN Z. HILL, Assignee.
JamisOn CITY Pa,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

IL the republican party should insist up.
on the delegates bringing return sheet,
properly certified by the judge and clerk :,
together with the votes, there would be no
occasion for the Appointment of a com.
mittee to act as returning board as they
did last Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

There will be sale at auction on the
third hoor OF the COLUMBIAN building on
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. The stock
consists of clothes, collars, cuffs, neckwear
tailors trimming, sewing machine and
many other articles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Wilkes-Barre was crowded on Sunday
WIN visitors who went there to see the ef-
rect OF the tornado. 1t is said that l25
people went up from Bloomsbury on the
N. & W. b.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

MISS Ella A. Fox desires to express her
thanks to all those who 80 kindly assisted
az the recent concert and to the public for
their liberal patronage; also to Messrs.
Peacock and Dentler for favors extended
and to Mr. Salizer for permitting the use
OF new Estey piano.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
what ~ the use.

of buying worthless medicines, and spend
ing money on quack doctors whose only
idea is to gull the public. Is it not better
TO buy reliable medicine like Sulphur Bit
ters' think so, as they cured me OF Ca
tarrh after suffering three years. p.
Ozark, MHsehester. Si5.at
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Some years ago Ayers Cherry Pectoral
cured me of asthma after the best medical
skill had Jailed to give me relief. A few
weeks since, being again troubled with the
disease, was promptly relieved by the
same remedy."-F $. Hsssler, Editor Ar
gus, Table Rock, Nebraska.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Sufferers from indigo stion, loss Of appe-
tite, liver or kidney complaints, rheuma-
tism or neuralgia, would do well to give
Ayers sarsapar.lla a trial. For all such
disorders, no medicine is so effective as
this, when faithfully and pesseyo..agly
used.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Clark & Son offer a Big Bar
gain in Corsets this week at
3oc. Special prices on ladies'
and children's hose supporters,
ladies with belt Ioc, regular
price 25c, Full lines OF fan
nels, both in cotton and WOOL
New lines of Fall dress goods.
Velvet ribbons, velvet by the
yard. Our black dress goods
stock is complete Special lot
of serges at SOC yard. Call
and see dress skirt forms soc
each, full lines of underwear for
ladies and children. The best
hosiery stock in the county at
lowest prices. Try the Gordon
fast black hose.
CLARK & SON.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

1t can be given in cup Of tea or coffee
without the knowledge OF the person taxing
1t, effecting a speedy and permanent cure
whether the patient is moderate drinker
or an alcoholic wreck. THOUSANDS OF
drunkards have been cured who have taken
the Golden Specific in their coffee without
their knowledge, and to-day believe they
quit drinking Of their own free will. No
harmful effect results from its administra-
ton Cures guaranteed. Send for circular
and fuD particulars. Address in confidence
GOLDEN SPEoIHo Co., 1856 Race Street,
Cincinnati, O.--10-251y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
Grandmother says.
OoCAsloNAL.

When she was girl that her mother al
ways gave her sulphur and molasses 10
purify her blood, but she now gives Sui
phur Bitters to her grandchildren, as it Is
the best medicine she ever saw.-The Faith
e. S-29-2t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

'pueIa snoWVI 10 InoII sIql An lsnf
'puv,s s.IsooID InoG sssd noS ueqA os
!plos 81 ~ GIsooID GIsAo VI puv
'pIo 81 smsu sVl 0'lsaa s.SInqsII!du
.1soa,, sasn eHA-osnoV ALoAo puV
ls)l oql pools ssq uInoI1 s.GInqsIIIdm
:plos
8! InoId eI9qA puvI sIql Ilo qSnoIqL
'plol GI4o!ub sla-IolIq 90 II.oA oS
AID 90 pnoA
'5uoI Ioq d9os % Spnlmv slQl u! puV
;GnIp s!ql 10 sulps5I sV 5sIm pnoM
'puvls lsnm psoq Ieq 10 Gus qSnoq, ue.I
'pusI sql Vi usWoA ou Aou4 eM
'SlIsOEInJ s,uBWOA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Ii. H. Hulme is busily at work in re-
placing the roofs on his buildings. One
cannot fully realize the havoc created by
the cyclone without going on the spot. MIR.
Hulme's loss is several thousand dollars
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The Annual Harvest Services will be
held as follows; on Sunday August 81,
Hidlay at 1880 a. IN. and Briarcreek at
2'SO p. M, and Sunday September Z, Zion
at 1890 a. m, ST. James 2'15 p. m. and
Orangeville 1880 p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Never before did we clean up remnants
OF Summer goods &C., as during the last
month. A few bargains yet on hand
l, w. HARTMAN & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
LOCAL NOTICES.

Our Sept. Sales Of Dress Goods will be-
gin next week. See the New styles before
you buy.
|. w. HARTMAN & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
Horse for sale.
8-S-4t

A good young mare, between and 4
years old, well broke, price reasonable.
WHITE s. CONNER,
8-8-4t Orangeyille. Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Genuine Italian Silk Como
Blankets, at $2.25. They sell
so fast that advertising is not
needed. We only want to eau
ton you not to mistake some
inferior American limitations for
them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Stiltz & Co., of Jamison city, have sold
their store to Mr., Proctor, and have made
an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
The assignment was recorded on Satur-
day. ]. r. Hill is the assignee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The Columbia Co. w. g. T. U. will hold
a convention at Light Street, Sept. 3rd and
4'h' 1t is expected that all officers and de.
iegates will be present. The public is cor
daily invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

A Sunday School from Benefits, above
Kingston, occupied Oak Grove on Tues
day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The Continental Fire Insurance Com
pany, of New York, issues tornado poll
cies. ]. II. Maize, Bloomsbury, is their
agent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

For SALR.-Two fresh cows, one a
blooded Guernsey the other Ayrshire and
Jersey. Inquire Of
THos. GoRRRY,
Bloomsburp Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

There was tumble in the thermometer
last Friday, and over-coats were not un-
comfortable. At Milton there was quart.
er of an inch of SHOWN on Saturday morn
inp
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Pillsbury's Best" is made from North
ern Minnesota Spring Wheat, the finest in
The world. Get IL at W. r. Kocher & Co.'S
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Monday, September /, is Labor Day, and
legal holiday. Notes at bank falling due
on that day will have to be paid on Satur-
day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

We are having a big run on Dishes and
Glassware, bargains all over the Grocery
department.
/. w. HARTMAN & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
TO Nervous Debititated Men.

TO nervous DcbftttRted Meu.
II you Will send US your address, we will mail
you our illustrated pamphlet explaining all about
Or. Dyes Celebrated Electro voltaic Belt and Ap-
pliances, and their charming effects upon the ner
yous debilitated system, and how they will quick.
ly restore youtovigor and manhood, pamphlet free
II you are thus afiicted, we will send you a Belt
and Appliances on trial.
1-3-.-r-ly. VoLrAIc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Dr. Pierce's Pelets-cleanse and regu-
late the stomach, bowels and system gen.
orally. One dosei purely vegetable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

LRNT.-Smith's Bible Dictionary, Vol. A..
in half calf. The book, or any lnforma-
ton about it will be highly gratifying to the
owner, whose name is In It, 29-2I'.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

GIRLS WANTED.-At the Exchange Hotel,
Bloomsbury, for chamber work, dining
room and laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

II. g. housel will open his fruit and oys-
ter stand Monday next September 1st.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The Berwick Fair will be held from Sep
tember 3rd to 9th inclusive. Every effort
is being put forth to make it success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

"Why, now cannot get enough to eat"
says one lady who formerly had no appe-
tite, but took Hoods Ssrsspsrilla
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

The jackson s. Woodin Mfg, Co., have
placed long distance telephone cabinet in
their office at Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Senator V. ii. Metzgar of Williamsport
who has been i'll for some time Is much
improved in health.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

There was frost in many places in this
county last Sunday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Out of 750 phones at Wilkes Barre, but SO
could be used after the storm last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Call or send for one of our August
Good Things" Monthly Journal issued
by us.
|. w. HARTMAN & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Oh my! Wha, pastry. "Pillsbury's
Best" at Kocher & Co.'S grocery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Oysters will be in season again next
Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

You never saw flour like it, "Pills.
buFy's Bests at Kocher & Co.'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

News for the men have been
awaiting the coming of the
Foreign Collars and Cuffs. They
are here, thousands of dozens;
last cases opened yesterday.
Collars IS cents each.
Cuffs IS cents a pair.
Compare them with any do
mestic article at IS and 40 cents
and you'll double your holdings.
A big counter heaped with
good Ioc novels by such au-
thors as
Mrs Alexander Elizabeth stoddard
Manyille Flenn Frank barrett
Barclay North Rider HaRgard
The Duchess Florence Warden
Edna Lyan Sylyanus Cobb, Jr.
Jessie FotheIgill Wal worth
mccarthy Sidney LuskaT
Geo. Parsons Lathrop Walter Besant
Ohm WANAMAKER.
NOTICE
Is hereby given that by virtue OF a resolution
OF the stocbh0lders or the Bloomsbury Bridge
company, ln application Will be presented 20 the
Anniay the 18th day OF september, A. ID. $3.50, at
"a C'eloek a. mi praying for the -dissoutilh Of
tun said corporation.
seCy' President.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29

Drunk euuess-I Habft-Iu
all the world there fs but one
cure DIR. Haiues' Golden Spectnc c
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
REGISTER & RROoRDRR.

The names Of ]. Saltzer, ]. B. Yetter, z.
T. Fowler and Charles Hughes were plac-
ed in nomination, but Saltzer, Yetter and
Fowler withdrew leaving Charles Hughes
of Franklin, to tussle with the $500 major
ity
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
ASSOCIATE JUDGE.

For Associate Judge many names were
mentioned, as there seemed to be an incli
nation to injure the present member, M
w. jackson. After fruitless effort to gel
candidate to try the fight, balloting was
commenced with the names Of M. G. Jack.
son and e. g. Wells, when the name Of
Wells was withdrawn and Jackson nomi
mated by ACCLAIM alton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
PRoTHoNoTARY.

], G. Brown, editor of the r publican was
named, but immediat ely withdrew; and
Silas Conner of Orange. was made the
nominee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
REPRESENTATIVE

d. G. Black of Centralia, and M. G.
Vance, of Orange, were nominated by &C.
clamation as candidates for Representa-.
tives.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
Ayers Pills,

PRHPARHD By
Or. !. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY ell Druggists and Dealers IN hsdIsin-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-08-29
TREASURER.

David Reedy of Briarcreek was rendered
the honor Of making fruitless fight.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
The name of W. D. Beckley Of Blooms
burg was placed in nomination by accla-
nation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
Country Funerals.

A funeral in !; country town is always n
melancholy thing, much more so than in
the midst Of great city, where the multi
tude of living instead of offering, as might
be supposed, strange and startling contrast
to the procession of the dead, seems to
carry away all thought of mortality upon
the tide of animation, and the only fitting
and seasonable observation is, 'Lo! another
drop of water gone from the ocean,"
Almost every circumstance is to man, in
general, very little impressive, except by
its associations, which are the channels
whereby the events that occur to Others
apply themselves to our own hearts; and
the general moral that we must all die is
the only one suggested by the sight of death
in a large city. But in village or hamlet
or small neighborhoOd funeral has, in
general, thousand associating ties with
the mind of everyone who beholds it, bring
ing it near both to feeling and generous
and to selfish hearts,
One man, when he sees his companion
borne to the grave, thinks of the boyish
days of happiness which he has spent with
him, and looks back upon the past with
regret. Another mourns him, cut off early
before his family are provided for, leaving
widow or parents behind. Another
thinks, "He was my schoolfellow, and he is
gone; it may be my turn next" So each
reads his comment in turn, each feels an
interest in the man he has personally known,
and gloom and darkness for a time take
possession of every heart
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
Practical Road Makers.


The Burlington Free Press, in COM
menting on the fact that road engineers
must be practical men, says:
The way is opening for the education
of those who desire to fit themselves for
such positions. A professorship of highway
engineering has been endowed in Massa-
chusetts institution, where lectures will be
given and students fitted for the business.
Our state agricultural college is giving
special instruction along this line, and pur-
poses increasing the extent and efficiency
of this department of its work These are
good signs. In order that good roads may
be had men must be taught how to make
them. Here is field opening to young
men that promises well. There is no
matter Of public concern which receives so
little intelligent attention as the roads.
But change is rapidly taking place re-
garding these matters. A competent road
engineer, to be valuable to the state, must
be assisted by competent men. Book road
builders are not in greater favor today than
book farmers, but practical men have
deplorably failed in graphing with the
highway problem, and while there is no
demand for educated road builders in the
sense of men who are educated in the Ian
guages and all that sort of thing, there is
a demand, and it will soon be much greater
than it is today, for men who are educated
in the art Of road building.