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Advantages of Broad Tires.

Some of the Massachusetts, towns are
giving practical support TO improv
ing the country roads by ordering thai
ali town garbage wagons, watering
carts should use the broad tires on the
wheels. Nothing cuts up a road sc
badly as the narrow tire on the vehi
Gle that is sustaining big load; thi.
occasions the horrible ruts which de-
stroy often the best roads during GER
tain season of the year The use Of
broad tires by the farmers is to be
urged everyw here. When the farmer
does this it will be a big advance to
wards the solution of the good road
problem. 1t will be a saving to e:ery
farmer if he would make it a rule that
the next time his heavy wagon goes
to the smiths he will have a wide tire
replace the present narrow one. The
result would be 4 great saving in weal
and tear o horse, wagon and harness
ALBANY Argus
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CORDUROY ROADS.
Txey Arc Easily Constructed and D. Nsl
Cost Very Much.

Txey Are Easily Constructed and D. Net
Cost Very Mach.
We are asked row to construct .
corduroy road. In marsh or bog lands.
FIRST lay all small poles or brush trans
versely and across the road; next, take
long trees-the smaller ends being at
least of ten inches diameter-and lay
them longitudinally along on these
poles and brush. in two rows eight
feet apart from center to center. max.
ing the ends at the junction of each
piece lap each other, at least three
feet, breaking joint on either side and
placing under these ends large logs OF
sufficient length to extend across the
road, and two feet on each side of
these stringers Cover these stringers
with transverse logs, twelve feet long
from scarf to scarf, and at lest ten
inches in diameter at the smallest end.
fitted close together. on the straight
portions: the logs alternated with q
large and small end: and on the outer
side OF curves all the large ends. which
will assist in the curvature of the road
and the gravity of the vehicles Next
adze off the center ridges of these logs
to a face of about Eve inches for the
width of nine feet in the center of the
roadway. and cover this nine feet with
gravel to fill in between the logs and
give smooth surface. Voice.
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STREET IMPROVEMENT.

How the Good-Roads Problem Has Beep
Solved at Winfield. Kan.
We have very little rain or snow dur
ing the winter season, and with our
sandy soil, when our streets are well
graded and proper attention given &c
drainage, there is little need of metal
covering, except upon the main thor
oughfares, or where there is heavy
traffic. Such streets we have improved
to the extent of about foar miles: add
ing few squares, whcr, t sec MS most
needed, each year, in III" manner fol
lowing: The street is graded t. a width
of thirty feet. with crown OF about
twelve inches: then a course of broken
limestone is laid along the center,
twenty feet wide and six inches thick.
The broken stone is then covered with
six inches OF gravel, allowing the same
TO lap over the stone abou: two feet on
each side.
Strange as it may appear to you who
are fioundering in the mud half the
year whenever you get Off your paved
streets, this makes very economical!
and durable improvement for the
streets of our western cities where the
ira ffic is no: too heavy. 5. Boynton,
in Municipal Engineering
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his first trip to school IS, in the eyes OF
his parents. unequaled by anything
relating to contemporaneous state or
national affairs.
1T there be aught SURPRISING human deed
or word, or thought it is mothers love"
To his mother the boy is a hero: she
sees in him great future and in her
tender blindness she is apt to overlook
the most important thing to teach a
boy Tor girl, viz. self reliance.
The mother dies, the father perhaps
was already worse than dead-a slave
to his appetite. The boy is left to his
own resources, and poverty which SO
often ''snatches the reins out of the
hand of piety" is his principal COM
panion. The teachings of youth are
not forgotten but hunger and tempta-
ton are more potent The mothers
constant presence and help could do
what her memory cannot
Necessity knows no law" The boy
is at that junction of good and evil
where but little is needed to turn his
wavering steps into the wrong road.
The appearance Of a real friend. a kind
word, a little lift on life's highway
and the better elements of his man
hood are brought out, the teachings of
the dead mother predominant and he
becomes a man aud soon acquires that
strength of character which makes the
world glad that he lives But sup
pose. as is often the case. while he
stood irresolute at that critical point
when need and conscience were on a
par, he had met the tempter in any Of
thousand forms. What then?
The same boy. In his heart the same
germ of manhood, but he makes a
wrong start it is hard to retrace his
steps and he becomes a tramp" and
you and l and the newspaper para
grapher put him on an equality with
the dude and make jokes about him:
We may pity him but we don't let him
know it l move you sir, Mr.. Presi-
dent. that all the tramps be appointed
road inspectors, and be paid out of the
fines which should be collected from
every township where poor roads are
found. This would remedy two evils
at once-Good Roads
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IN THE GRorro OF CONVICTION.

shrine at Lourdes. Though he hao
never seen either. he recognized both
The next night. and again the third
night. the vision returned: and. strange
to say. while still wondering at the
oft-recurring dream he received a
letter from the bishop directing him to
assume the pastorate of St. Aloysius
church. whose priest had just died.
He did so, and at his own expense at
once constructed the shrine just de
scribed.
Daily. as the good father asserts. he
receives evidences of the healing pow.
er of the spring. Visitors tell him OF
wonderful cures effected. while bis
mail frequently contains letters from
the faithful at a distance who have
been benefited by their devout pill
grimage thither. The fame of the wa
tiers is constantly going abroad. and OF
the hundreds who repair to the grotso
none fail tc dip their vessels into the
pool and reverently bear away por-
ton 70 their homes. Father Blenke
does not sell the liquid, but gives to
all who ask. While modest in speak
ing of himself. he believes in a great
future for his grotto and spring. which
may in time become as widely famous
and as eagerly sought by the dcvout OF
his persuasion as its famous counter
part at LOurJlcs.
GEoaaB s NcD0wkLl.
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AID FROM THE STATE.
1t 10 Necessary 20 Make the Good Road
Crusade II success.

1t 10 Necessary 20 Make the Good Road.
Crusade success.
State aid to localities for any pur
pose is of course open to grave OBJ
jections Is should be seldom vouch.
safed, and never, except in eXigcnt
cases; but after years of agitation,
good roads in New York have slim
prospects, save as the state assists
them Massachusetts has found that
state aid and supervision are the only
feasible methods New York will fine
the same, unless present signs are de
fective. Certainly if time be a factor
in the problem-if good roads are sooI
to be begun-statc aid must be given
While the press has been almost unit
in their behalf. the highest economic
authorities have approved them, and
the splendid highways of the old world
have been constant object-lessons &c
the new, comparatively little has here
been accomplished. There has beer
much agitation with small results.
The argument is concluded. Actor
should ensue; and under the circum.
stances-the need of prompt, compre
hensive and intelligent action-the
proposition for state aid is entitled &c
consideration Weekly.
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ourselves in total darkness upon Q
stone pavement. Perceiving the light
of gas jet through half glass door,
we enter. and now hear the sound Of
falling water as from some mountain
spring The whole scene and its ac-
cessories are skillfully arranged to
arouse and mystify the senses, and
prepare the mind to be awed and i'm
pressed. The whole light of the place
falls upon the scene at the farther end
"a cave-like recess. where the rocks
recede in perspective, and the murmur
of the water falling over them into
the pool beneath is the only sound.
Against the background of creeper-
covered earth CLEANS the white statue
of the Virgin, and above her is seen
the inscription: Ergo sum Immaculate
Conceptio."
To the left stands a marble altar
surmounted by a half dozen candle
sticks To the right is table holding
a group of candles. some alight and
others distinguished. Before the Vir-
gin kneels a wooden image of the
pious Bernadette Soubirous, and the
whole is inclosed by an iron railing.
In the middle of the space stand two
rows of pews for the use OF worship
ers. As the eye grows accustomed to
the dim religious light the walls are
seen to be covered with canvas repre-
senting rocks and trees. The candles
upon the table are brought by those
who come to kneel in supplicasior
while their offerings burn away.
At haif-past seven o'clock each morn
ing mass is said before the altar by the
priest or his assistant. Above the
spring is seen the emblem of a heart
set in brilliants aud surmounted by a
cross made OF red glass and with a
gas Jet burning behind it. This en-
blem stands ont in glowing distinct
ness in the gloom, and typifies the
heart of the Virgin glowing with love
for the children of mankind.
The origin of the Grotto OF Coving-
ton was in a dream which occurred
to Rev. Joseph Blenke for three sue
cessive nights, five years ago. The
priest, who was then-the autumn Of
lSSS-stationed at Four Mile, a small
hamlet in Campbell county. Ky. is the
typical Roman Catholic clergyman.
Waking one morning from sound
sleep. his dream returned wildly to his
mind. 1t was of large church which
he recognized as st. Aloysius, with a
grotto beneath it like the famous
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The Use OF Wide Tires.

The great benefit to be derived in the
saving of large proportion of the
money now expended for road improve
ments should be an incentive for cities
and towns to advocate legislation COM
pelling the use of wide tires Besides
it would be of great advantage to the
owners of heavy vehicles in ena bling
them to carry much larger loads with
less power and less cost Herein is in
deed food for suggestion to carriage
builders to institute a much needed
change in the manner of constructing
heavy wagon wheels Haverhill
Mass Bulletin.
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GROITO OF CONVICTION.
In Imitation of the Famous Shrine
at LOurdes.
Constructed by . Reverent Catholic Priest
IN FuidIiment If . Solemn Prayer
An Interesting Resort for
American Catholics.
Especial Cincinnati (O.) Letter.

Especial Cl0Cun8tl w. Acttct.J
In the department of Hautes Pyre-
oees liz France and on the right bank
Of the Gave de Pau, is situated the
town of Lourdes The last quarter OF
century has seen this little town
grow into wide celebrity. 1t has be-
come as famous in Catholic history as
Rome and Jerusalem. and is yearly Wis
tied by throngs Of tourists. drawn
thither. if Catholics. as devout pilgrims:
If Protestants. as curious though re-
spectful sight seerS.
The original site of the town was
Roman castellum. A feudal castle later
dominated the place. and is still seen
picturesquely browning one OF the high
bluffs of the neighborhood. On the
pastures roundabout Craze superior
breed of mich cows and great herds
of sheep. watched over by shepherd
esses. To one of these rustic maids. a
pious girl known as Bernadette Sou
birous, the grotto of Lourdes owes its
fame. According to the belief of the
faithful. the Holy Virgin here ap-
peared to the humble peasant girl.
who at her command scooped up the
sand where she was kneeling. From
this hollow fresh and healing water
Immediately flowed, though every
other spring il the valley is alkaline.
The spot soon became known as place
OF healing. and attracted sufferers
from near and far. 1t is now marked
by fine basilica upon the bluff over
topping the grotto. at the conservation
OF which thirty-tive cardinals assisted,
together with a vast concourse of sight
seers and believers. 1t is daily be-
sieged By invalids and cripples from
every quarter of the globe. bringing
every form of misery and every degree
of faith. Around the shrine are az
ranged innumerable trophies, such as
pyramids of crutches and chains Of
spectacles, to evidence the cures
wrought by faith in the waters and by
ardent prayers to the Madonna. whose
image stands above the spring. and
constantly overlooks the e. lang-
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importance of Wagon Roads

The one great need OF the agricul-
tural regions of the United States is
good wagon roads, this being in r.any
sections connected intimately with the
necessity Tor better drainage of the land.
Within the last quarter of a century
the country has been gridironed with
steam lines. while the improvement of
wagon reads has been Systematically
neglected. as if the latter were rem
dered inutile by the former. Never
was there greater mistake. Chicago
Tribune.
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dence near by, this idea Of the grotto
seems little likely of realization. The
church has received . large measure of
prosperity from the wonderful reputa-
ton of the spring, having upon its reg
lister upwards of fifty thousand Wis
itors' names, aud the register being
adjacent to q contribution box into
which few neglect to drop their offer
ings of faith and gratitude. Between
the church and the three-story school
house (where instruction is given to q
large number of children, mainly Ger
mans runs a broad walk leading from
the street to a covered doorway pro-
jecting from the church wall.
Above the street entrance is placed .
sign in German lettering, directing
attention to the grotto within. De-
scending a half-dozen steps to small
landing, another fight leads apparent
~ into the church cellar. Pausing
only to notice the framed chromos of
Scriptural scenes that decorate this
landing, we descend again, and find
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ing vet ever-renewed stream of human
suffering passing before her.
Several other caves near the wonder
working grotto of NASHVILLE are to be
seen. in which were found relics of the
stone age and of the period of the rein
deer. The population of the town,
greatly increased since BernaGette
beheld the vision in 1858, subsists
largely upon the sales of rosaries and
other pious souvenirs. including bot
ties of the sacred waters. as few depart
without carrying away small phial.
and orders are constantly received
from all parts of the world for portions
of the water. Catholics everywhere
believe most profoundly in its efficacy.
and when unable to kncel before the
historic shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes,
are content to apply part of her cura-
tive stream at their homes.
But to many, Catholics. as well as
Protestants. it will be a surprise
exists in this country. 1t is to be
found in Cov:ngton. KY. under
the altar of st. Aloysius church, and
its origin is similar to that of its ia
nous French original. being founded
like that upon vision: though in this
case the miracle occurred not to an OBJ
scure girl but to priest. Father
Blenke. who now officiates in the
church above the grotto. In appear
alice the sacred spot resembles that at
Lourdes as closely as possible, as far
as adornment is concerned. though in
natural surroundings the two places
are widely different 1t has been a
place of resort for nearly five years,
and. though not attracting much gen.
eral curiosity. is always surrounded
from early morning until late at night
by crowd of suppliants. Many be-
lieve that it has worked wonderful
little known as an object of veneration
beyond its immediate neighborhood.
it has been acknowledged by Pope Leo
NIL. who grants to all visitors who
recite prayers and receive the sacra-
nents at the grotto specia; dispensa-
ton of grace. Thus stamped with the
seal of the pontiffs authority. it is en-
titled to wider publicity than it has
heretofore received. and it is a wonder
that Catholics everywhere have so lit
tie knowledge of it. as a place of
prayer and meditation, as well as Of
healing.
Even to the Protestant visit to the
Covlngton grotto is interesting and
impressive. It is found in a neighbor-
hood little according with the ideas
usually coupled with the name grotto.
This usually suggests cool hollow
among rocks. shaded from the sun
and remote from NOISE. and disturbed
only by the sound of falling water.
Coming upon the large church at Sew
enth and Rakewell streets in West
Covington. with its large brick school.
house adjoining and the pastur's resi-
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az:;,::.sRoAAD4As
Nah%aesSD SF
IMPROVEMENT.
A WORD ABOUT TRAMPs.

The Tender Side Of m Otherwise Not At
tractive Pi,ture-
The picture accompanying this article
represents about the popular idea of
the outside appearance of an unfortu-
nate and little understood class Mans
inhumanity to man may make count
less thousands mourn" but does it
make Us think? Are you married?
Have you children? Do you remember
the birth of the first one, the anxiety.
the suspense. the hope, the fear. the
unutterable JOY, the tender care and
eieepless nights, the childish ills, the
paternal lore and all the anxious
moments? This is human experience.
not yours alone, but the experience
of all. There are varying degrees of
human intellect. there NAV be varying
degrees of human love. but l had
rather call it that the difference is not
in the heart. but in the outward ex-
preston which after all means but
little
The mother and her offspring bear
about the same relation to each other
in all the shades OF human kind. The
most intelligent and highly educated
mother could not do more in defense of
her babe than would she of the lowest
social strata In either case with
touching tenderness the little troubles
are soothed. the tiny wounds are bound
up, the bumped head is made we'll by
mammals kiss"
Tie boy grows older but he is still to
his mother the same baby" His FIRST
pair Of pants are put on and dedicated
with much interesting ceremony, while
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The Truth Aboa; Good I:oads-

A good deal OF missionary work j:
still needed among farmers to persuade
them to knowledge OF the truth coz
corning good roads. Too many of then
fail to realize the heavy taxes they are
now indirectly paying tor bad roads
from which good roads would relieve
them--N Y. Examiner.
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An Echo from the Worlds Fair.

The Lake Shore Route has recently gotten
out a very handsome Gtho-water color o.
the Exposition Flyer" the famous twenty
hour train in service between New YORK
and Chicago during the Fair. Among tie
many wonderful achievements Of the Co
lumbar year this train-which was the
fastest long-diStance train ever rGn- holds a
prominent place. and TO anyone interested
in the subject, the picture is well worth
framing. Ten cents in stamps or silver sent
to c. X. WILDER, West Pass. Agt., Chicago,
will sec-re one.
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To Gle use the system

Efectually yet gently. when costive or
bilious or " hen tbs blood is impure or slug
giSh, TO permanently cure habitual constipa-
ton. % awaken the kidneys and liver TO a
healthy activity. without irritating or weak
ening them. to dispel headaches, colds or
fevers, Use Syrup of Figs.
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Nev York shouIa r.ke the Lead.

As citizens of the richest and most
powerful state in the union we cannot
afford to be backward in the national
movement for better roads Hon. Eos
well p Flower, Governor of New York
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FIFTY useful years behind are fifty urgent
pleas For greater usefulness in the future
Young Mems Era.
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FRANK said last night that vas q per-
feet enigma 10 him. Now, what do You
think lie Ineanty' Helen-"Oh, one Of
those stupid things that anyone can see
through Inter Ocean.
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Tue Burden Needs Div,d,n,.

That farmers should be relieved of .
portion Of the burden of MAR tanning
the public roads is . reasonable de-
mand and is heartily concurred in By
the best citizen&-Hon. Edward Bur.
soagA
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No SPECIFIC for local skin troubles equals
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hilrs Hair and Whisker Dye. so cents.
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WoMEN's clubs seem to be growing. The
broomstick used to be large enough.-Phila-
de:ohia Record.
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WHEN your experience is not so wide as
your observation. how do You piece out the
FORMER Rural New Yorker.
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WILLIE WlLr-'sDo you believe in the
higher education OF women." Miss Perte-
s.Oh, yCS-and even of c,eor
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IT may seem va-adoxical. but TO be ac-
corded Il warm reception and TO be roasted
ere entirely different things.-Philadelph
Record.
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