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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
HAYES Is THE MAN
lndubitable Evidence That He
Killed Kelly.
HAD KELlrs COAT AND PISTOL
In His valiss and Lot Of Small Change
IN His Poekst-He Declines TO
Talk Of HE Deed.

DETR0iTs nov. ZV.-Iuo myoyo1y OF
day has. in ell likelihood, been solved.
and Frank l.. Hayes. . young drug
clerk. stands charged with one Of the
moot dastardlv. cold-hlooded and de-
liberats murders in the annals of
crime. When the body OF young Ffsd
II. Kelly wss found in the cellar of
Gallo well's drug store early yesterday
morning, cold and stiff in death. with
. horrible bullet wound in the back of
the head. the deep mystery surround
ing the csse seemed irnpenetrabls and
an arrest was scarcely expected 90
soon. While the police maintained =
discreet silence and pretended 20 he all
at Sea on the case. Detectives Baker
and Boeberitz were quietly working on
. clue which has resulted III the ar
rest of Hayes.
= In conversation with Mr.. Caldwell.
the detectives learned that Hayes had
been discharged from his employ last
May. Kelly getting his situation. Short
~ after his discharge $45 was stolen
from the store. Suspicion pointed to
Hayes. but nothing could be proved
against him. Tho young man has
done little or nothing eince last May.
He has been hard up, and at times des-
p0ndeut. Last Thursday night Clerk
Kelly was called out OF bed ~ II
O'Clock. His customer wanted . pre-
scription filed.
had Keliy's Coat and Pistol.
81 used to work here" said he. my
name 10 Frank Hayes"
That was the first acquaintance be-
tween Hayes aud Kelly. The prescrip-
ton filed. the former left tho store.
At noon Baker and Boeberitz went to
No. 20 Madison avenue, where Hayes
had been boarding with his aunt, Mrs.
Nellie Price. The young man was
standing in the hallway. He had his
hat and overcoat on. and was coolly
putting on his gloves. His large va
lise. already packed, rested at his feet
On being questioned by the detectives
Hayes said that he knew Kelly slightly
and that on the night Of the murder
had gone TO the theater, returning
home ct 1890 o'clock.
Hayes and his grip were taken TO
headquarters for further examination.
On opening the valise an overcoat.
which was identified ~ Kelly's, also his
revolver, we're found. When confront
cd with .hese proofs Hayes calmly de-
clined to say anything whatever. An
other fact has been brought to light.
which makes the case against Hayes
all the stronger. His hat shows signs
OF recent severe usage and the rim il
spotted with what NAV be coagulated
blood.
Hayes has borne . hard reputation
here and has lost several positions be-
cause he could not be trusted.
The coroner's inquest will be held
this morning, when the motive OF the
murder may be brought our.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
Big Lumber Fire.

ARKANSAS CITY, Ark, Nov. 20.-The
plant of the Deshs Lumber and Plan.
ing company was burred here this af-
ternoon. 1t is estimated that the loss
of the lumber and planning mill will
foot up at least 5000. 900. Partly COW
cred by insurance. In addition to the
Desha Lumber company three resi-
dences belonging to Judge James MUIR
ply and residence belonging to Mrs.
Jennie Mason were destroyed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
Vessel and Crew Lost.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20.-The arrival
at this port today of the bark +. o.
Clarke from Ivigut. Greenland, estabt
lishes beyond doubt the loss OF tho
British bark Platina, together with
Captain James and crew Of thirteen
men. Captain Manon Of the Clarke,
saw nothing of the vessel on his trip.
The Platina left Ivigut, Juno 8.
together with the Salina, which on
rived here September !.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Michigan Land and Lumber Company
Lose q Suit.

MlColgo0 Lana ana LumOex (omp2ny
Lose q Suit.
DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 20.-The first
of the seven great michigan land
cases." which were begun before
. jury IN the United States circuit court
. week ago last Thursday, ended yes
terday in favor of the defendant. The
Michigan Land and Lumber company
of Lansing is the plaintiff in these
cases. all the defendants being from
different parts of the state. The suits
we're brought to eject the defendants
from the so-called overflow or swamp
lands in the counties of Glare, Clad
win. Roscommon and Crawford; and
at the same time to recover the value
of the lumber cut by defendants on
the lands IN dispute. The amounts in
volved run into the hundreds Of thou
sands. The first case Was that against
H. Stevens and company; it involves
the land on which the town Helen,
Roecommon county, stands. Judge
Swan yesterday directed . verdict for
the defendants. The case will be ap-
pealed TO the United States supreme
court. This verdict does not affect the
other cases, which will be heard IN suc-
ceesi0n.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
Want 70 Hear Blaine.

ANN ARBoR, Nov. 20.-washington's
birthday will again be appropriately
celebrated by the students this year.
Correspondence is being had with sew
eral political lights, among them being
President Harrison, J. q. Blaine and
Justice Fuller, with reference to their
presence here on the occasion. The
invitation is purely honorary and many
distinguished men have accepted simi-
lar requests, the last being President
elect Cleveland, who delivered an ora
ton in University hall last February.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
Many Mills Shut Down.

BAT CRY, Nov. 20.-The Saginaw
river has not been 90 low for many
moons NJ at the present time 4 brisk
south west wind, which has been pre-
vaiIing during the past thirty-six hours.
IL the cause. The result is that nearly
every mill on the river WAS shut down
yesterday, being unable 10 get logs ont
OF the booma. Various barges are hard
on bottom aud will not be able to move
until the wind subsides and the water
raises. The water was -four and half
feet lower yesterday than usual.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
BY the shotgun Route.

NASHVILLE. Nov. 30. Shortly after
O'Clock Saturday morning Lee kocher,
son OF Joel 1oeber. AGED iS years,
went 10 the harm on his fathers farm
near this village. and climbing upon
the upper iloor. placed loaded gun
20 his left hfesst and discharged y By
means OF 4 stick. The entire load en-.
tered MS heart. tearing . INTO snfesds
death resulting simultaneously. NJ
cause can be found far the - 3 scs,
excepting that the teacher chsdcd ain
the day before at school.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

ANDERsoN. Ind, Nov. 20.-The tin
plate mill burned to the ground last
night. This 10 the factory that became
90 prominent as pos4tical issue dur4
ing the late campaign. The fire was Of
incendiary origin, the entire factory
having been saturated with coal oil
1t was being operated by Clark 4 All
lerton. The factory was owned by 81
b. Orvis. The building matS rial and
machinery are total loes OF over $22,
600. partly insured.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
BIu PnAlRls rIRk.

Already Burned Over . Territory Three
Miles Wide and Twenty Long.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 20.-A dispatch
from Stuart. Holt county, Gays: "a
disastrous prairie fire, which originated
from spark from > chimney on .
farm house near Bassett, about noon.
10 still raging. The head fire can be
seen tonight from here, fully 20 miles
due south. Tho area of the burned
distric. averages nearly thres miles
wide anS fully thirty miles long. Five
farm houses and many outbuildings
have been destroyed. 1t Is estimated
that 5000 tons of hay have already
been burned, and more will 20. No
loss of life has been reported as yet"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

EVANSVILLE. o., Nov. 20.-A sand-
bank at Tay lorsville cAved in yesterday
afternoon and buried Richard Peach,
Calvin Waxlsr, .ouis Green, William
SHEPPARD asi William &. Irving.
Shephsrd and irving escaped without
. scratcb, tu: Peach was killed instant
ly and 0reea ard waxlsr fatally in-
iured
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

NEVADA, Mo-, Nov. 20.-This town
was visited by . disastrous fire at 4
O'Clock this morning. The Hildebrant
block on Cherry sueet Was totally de-
stroyed, containing the Saunders bar.
Der shop, Seachie's tailor shop, and
Young's grocery store. The loss will
De $40. 900, half covered by insurance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
NOT HIS WIFE.

Setting Aside Of 4 Divorce Creates q
Scandal in Navy Circles.
FAReo, N. D., Nov. 20.-Judge Nc
Connell has set aside the divorce
granted in October, 1891, to Captain
York, paymaster In the United States
navy, which he obtained on charges of
desertion. Mr. York wss married again
few days after to the Countess
Dexychowk and the setting aside of
the divorce ronders this marriage big
amous. The ground for sstting It aside
is that the plaintiffs attorney, NJ. A.
Hilareth. of Fargo. did not give notice
tv Mrs. York that the divorce had been
applied for.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Iosnax, Nov. .. a marital slilsnee
hetwsen an American xri and an Eng
Hsnfaaa 81 hobie family - announced.
fef~nee Joan Temple Lakewood. the
serosf soa "a the Nsfqnis sf Duffefla
snd Ava. viii ~ad Mas fiors DAVIS.
ssa1nfsf Of John Davis OF Ass York.
the soars man " only 20 years OF age.
The Black soeds afe aet Among tks
eessshaest a tie pesfase. The MAJ
qass ~as rseeatiy sasIsasssdsF 10 Hanae,
os4 sas tFansfsFfast t0 Para few
naoHtas aga ea sne desth OF Lord I.st-
tss.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
WILL BE QUIET.
Washington's Social Season Will Not
Begin Unt,I the New Year.

Begin UntI the New Year.
wAsHrSGToS, Nov. 20.-Congress
will meet in two weeks, and this being
the short session, under ordinary con-
ditlons. the social season would begin
at once. but owing to the death Of Mrs.
Hsrrison the festivltieswlll be postponed
until after the holidays Mrs. Morton
and the women of the cabinet will OBJ
serve period of retirement extending
over a month, during which time there
viii be no entertainments within the
Official circles. Thanksgiving day will
mark the end Of tho first month tnat
the White House will have been with
out = mistress aud the day will be OBJ
served IN the quletest possible manner.
On that night, the first wedding OF
the season in tho diplomatic or official
families will occur at the residence of
Signor Sa'vadore Mendonca, the Brazil
ian minister. The parties will be Arch
bald J. r. MsBesn and Miss Amelia
MenGoncs. Although the young lady
is one of the most popular IN Washing
ton society, the affair will he compare
slvsly quiet one. invitations beng re-
stricfsd to the families OF the diplo
matte corps aud the intimate friends.
Washington society will lose for q
PERIOD. st the close of this sdministra-
ton. ore Of its ornaments, Mrs- Foster.
wife OF the secretsry of state. Mrs.
Foster il differently situated from the
other cabinet iadIee. Washington hsv-
ing beer her hume for number Of
years. Mr.. Fosters business having
feautred his presence here and she has
-.,,..s A.. ~. n nSrt of fhA nerfnauent
secretly ~ the capitol. When Mr..
Foster retires from she state depart
meat hs viii 20 10 PARIS as agent OF
this government IN charge OF lts case
before the Beripg ses srpitratcrs Mrs.
Foster vii accompany him and tney
sxpect 20 he absent yssF OF more.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

HassuAa, Nov. s0.-The body Of
Mr.. Dnckwlss, a Clneinnsti merchant.
was burned yesterday IN the efemstory
of the Ohisanff cemetery. Ihis Vas
toe first time the OhlstorI essmstoriam
nas bseo o sed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
Death Of Fun MAKE,

Bosros, Nov. eo.--Chsriey Read. the
actor, died tonight of heart q sease a,
the United States hotel in this city. He
opened IN "lfoss and ioss' at the
Hollis street theatre Monday night.
but he was Only able TO appear two
n ghts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

REsfss, Nov. 3a.-Ths he'd ics =. nine.
teen adults, nave been found buried IN
the sand 81 cellar in Indlin. Russia
Poland The police are investigating
the matter, ~hleh 80 JET - eompiste
haystsFy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
Baker Won IN Fourteen Rounds.

CHICAGO. Nov. 20.-Henry Baker who
stples himself tho lightweight of Michi-
gan, knocked out Dick Moore, . local
pugiilst. this morning in . finish fight,
tor $500 = AIDE and share in the gate
receipts. Moore had the best OF the
fight up 10 the end Of the fourteenth
round.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

new patient Of the bi-chlorsde Of gold
instifuts. died Friday. and the coroner's
jury today returned verdict Of death
from delislum trsmsns and exouerat-
ing the institute from blame. De-
ceased had been On three weeks
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

HANCOCK, Nov. 2o.--A heavy NORTH
west gale, accompanied BY snow, he's
prevailed for shirty -six hours. bus -
nov sbating. The China, Gordon
Portage aud City % Traverse
have been sheltered here, but expect 10
get away tomorrow morning
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Nav loax. Nrv 20 --ErnsnneI I.ss.
ker. tAa eesebSstna chess srrert. fsss
tenirhs fof Montreal. ~heFs y. ~iH E I
4 r~ess engagement At ths Esnsd sn
tnres etah. tssker ~iH give anu
9sases sxasnss stfenf ptsgers. &c w.
as cons uisstsoa esnes soa games sf
oaas. shruush heat The week,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Ar TRkfS. Nov. 9o--lt - nov poe
tlteiy knosn that tas steasuer an
ehorsd n GHsnd Island hsfbos u the
misssng sieafnef pontae. Soc made
the hareor - safety on IhnFsdsy night
during heavy northwest gale snseh
has prevailed ever ssnce. sac = riding
sas the storm very nlesiy snsl TIE sfes
ID sAfe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21
AR. Angus, p.lmon, pead.

Nrw YoHK, Nov. 1o.-Mrs Angus.
Belment. widow OF the financies and
turfman. died al her home about 4;50
this afternoon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

lynching should the fellow he caught:
stewart and Harmon are both coloFed
BARRIERS. The home u the latter wss
in Kentucky.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-21

Toek sF8ke' Gore sna niea
Asssex. Ne.. e.~wisam AasAr. =
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29


The Worlds Fair held in Meats
Opera House under the auspices Of the
Epworth League, was decided
success. a fine programme WAS
rendered each evening, consisting of
music. recitatiOnS, tahlcauX, etc.
Without discriminating against the
efforts of an, of the many charming
ladies who labored to make the W orld's
Fair Il success. the JOURNAL hears tina;
the fancy bazaar of goods collected by
Miss Anna E. Hitchins was truly
a cosmopolitan affair. There were
cOutri buttons there from all over this
country, Grea; Britain, Germany, and,
indeed, nearly every division of
Europe. SO that her many customers
have articles of double value as
souvenirs.
The Young Ladies' Sodahty fair in
Raven,craft's Opera House for the
benefit of St. MichaefS church, closed
Saturday night after Il weeks success
full run.
The Arion band fair, also in Ravens
crafts hail, was well attended.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
BrcVIticS.

The JOURNAL knows its Frostburg
of son the Y" for the petty concep-
ton wrought out in that happily con-
structed poem. That it will find IL
place in hundreds Of scrapbooks there
is no doubt a reward Of merit which
should inspire more frequent invoca-
tons of "the Gift divine!''
a Homecoming ueWSpapcr cOrTespon
dent made fun of the arch over Main
street. 1t was daisy ana no mistake.
The Journal would have almost set
fire to it If there had been water enough
i'll town to put it out
The Cumberland Cowier analyses the
tax returns and finds the 81 tFrostburg)
district ahead. Twas ever thus. The
old reliable-the district that contains
the mctropohs-pays more promptly
than any other, and never GETS a cent
of it back until the last moment. and
then over the dead bodies of several
parton or Homecoming 9luIiS.
Forest fires are raging in the noun
talnS near here.
Thomas g. Porter has moved into
the Ward residence ON Main street,
and b. Stern will occupy the house
vacated 10y Mr. Porter.
The mountain fires show no abate
ment.
A. w Platt, Of Meyersdale, Pa,
will soon open a racket store in one
of the Wehuer rooms.
An ingenious piece Of workmanship
is exhibited in Joseph Bears window
ID miniature coal NINE. Three men
are at work. II car stands ready for
loading, the dinner buckets ready for
unloading, etc, Altogether il is very
realistic. The maker is Charles F.
Sullivan, who, besides being an artist,
is poet and a first class barber.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
Personal.

Miss Allie Hobltzell, of Meyersdale,
Pa, visited friends here this week.
Wesley Shemwell, of Homestead,
Pa, spent Sunday with Frostburg
friends.
Mrs. n. $. Frost and daughter, Miss
Haidee, are at home from pleasant
visit to Kansas city, Mo.
Lewis Doub returned to his home,
Beaver Creek, Nd, Monday. after
spending several days with his brother,
Prof, \. \. Doub.
G. f. Nickel, county commissioner,
in company with his colleagues, is in
Baltimore looking into the Insane
Asylum business with a view to add
dirionS and Improvements to the
county institution.
h. W. Young and wife, of Cumbel-
land, spent Sunday with friends here.
Miss Winnie Bridaham. of Cumhor e.
land, spent last Sunday with Miss
Lizzie Bath.
Mrs. James o. Cleveland, Of Oakland
is among relatives here.
Miss Jennie Earle, of Milldale. Va,
is visiting Mrs. Richard BealI.
Charles \. Greene, treasurer of the
Borden mining company, accompanied
by bis wife, spent ii few days this week
with Mr.. Armstrong. the resident
agent
Miss Alice Young, of Cumberland
was the guest Of Miss Mary Price part
OF this week.
DR.. Z. a. Michael and family hay,
removed to Baltimore.
X. r. Powell. Of Glen Roy, Ohio
was here Thursday and called on the
JOURNAL,
The Meyersdale PaJ CommeT"
saws" MRS. Hettie COSgrove and children
of Frostburg, spent Sunday i'll town
visiting her brother. Mr.. Lawrence
Snyder"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
IsreViticS.

&c. b. Fleming" says the Fairmont
CIV. Va Free Press, has sold his hand
some residence on Barney street to DR..
b. Z. Fitch forT4 900. tits splendid
property and will be more convenient
for the DOCTOR"
Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
when CheStnuts Fall" by Roy l..
McCardrll, appeared last week in P"rd'
elegantly illustrated. 1t is not only
characteristic of Roy, but it is good.
For il illustrates very happily the cur
rent biennial free coal scare. 1t is
printed In The JOuKNAL elsewhere.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
Twcnty-Onc.

The Meyersdale Pa) Register, a
bright exempl4r of keystone Journal
ism, laid another chaplet on the jour
NAILS recent accession to its majority :
The FRosTBURG JOURNAL recently celebrated
its Dist birthday, and the esteemed editor
thereof is receiving the congratulations of the
craft. Ours are little belated but they are
none the less sincere They are rendered
with the wish that Bro. Oder may be spared
for u more years of active newspaper work,
for which he has unusual talents.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29

The republican turnout Thursday
evening was very pretty, several uni
formed clubs from Cumberland uniting
with the FroStburg contingent. At
the hall Hons. George L. Wellington,
nominee for Congress, and B. A.
Richmond spoke
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
ORIGINAL POETRY
On 1.-THE v"

On 1.-THE y"
The iron heart beats slower,
The stout lungs pant and sigh,
As we labor up the mountain
To Fro>tburg, on 1.-The "
Up to her gracious presence
On the Alleghanies crest
Past her long lines of heralds,
In gorgeous garments drest.
For the gold and crimson streamers,
And the purple gainst the sky,
Are the tokens of our welcome
TO Frostburg, on "the y
In her own right, a princess.
She sits enthroncd to-day,
Dispensing royal favor
In statcliest array
All blessings be upon her
And on the good and true,
Who shall uphold her honor
With deeds of "derring.dO ~
But think, as we are climbing
Up to the city fair,
Whose happy iestal voices
Ring on the autumn air
Yo-doy-the regal pageant
To.0Oifoc-withered leaves;
Among her dragglcd banners
The pallid princess gricyes.
When the wild winds mad Iest revel
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
SELECT POETRY.
When ChcStnutS Fall.

TN THE COUNTRH.)
The Autumn air is like old VINE,
So bracing, clear and tart,
Quatf deep-the eyes will brighter shine
1t warns the coolest heart.
The children romp across the fields,
Gold iecKed by Autumn 5 sun;
They seek the stores the flores. yields;
The woods ring with their fun.
The crisp grass craCkles to their tread;
The scOlding squirrels call
As shaken down from branches brown
The ripened chestnuts fail
(GN THE CITY,
Tie Autumn air is different here,
lis not at all like wine:
Quatf light of lt-go in for beer,
If in the drinking line.
Torchlight paradcs CLINT down the street,
The marching nummcrs come,
Following ON with laggard feet
The sound of fife and drum.
The windows rattle with their roars,
They crowd the heated hall
Where speakers bland on platforms stand,
And the same Old Chestnuts fall.
Roy l.. NcCardeN.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
FOR RENT.

A STORE-ROOM III the Eisenberg build
~ ing; best location for any mercantile
business For particulars address
q. EISENBERG,
Homecoming. Md
P. S.-Thc room is an established Shoe
Stand. Oct -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
LOCAL NEWS.
Accidents.

George Hunt, son Of J. W. Hunt,
fell over a stump and broke his arm
last Sunday.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-10-29
Candidates for the Dead Letter Office

Candidates for the Dead Letter Office
Letters remaining IN the Frostburg
postot1ice October "A. that should be
called for within the next days:
Mrs. Maggie Creutzburg, Miss Sarah Davis,
(col.,) Miss johnson, Mrs. VIM. Kreitzburg,
SAran l. Kennedy. Mrs Jane Nash, Miss
Annie Shoemaker Mrs Stitt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-16
THE SPRING ROADS.

This is the season when the unscientific
and inefficient methods of maintaining the
common roads of this country enforces it.
self on the attention Of everysperson who
has to drive or walk beyond the limit of
paved streets The occasion is improved
very effectively by Mr. Isaac B. Potter,
who brings out two points that ought to
be convincing to everyone who is not al
ready convinced of the economic value of
road improvement
The first is the fact that the nation is
now spending each year by the present
shiftless system twice the amount that
would be required to repair the same length
of high-class roads on the European plan.
The second is that the loss by enforced
disuse of the roads in the country dis
tricts, during the spring and fall when
they are impossible, amounts by a con-
servative estimate to S1O0, O00, 600 annually.
This would build 10000 miles of Telford
or Macadam highway each year, and thus
gradually remove the incubus Or, put in
another way, the annual loss capitalized at
5 per cent represents $1,000, 900, 600, which
if expended in first-class roads would build
200. 900 miles of them. If the United States
Governments first-class credit were en-
ployed, the capital could be put at So