The Green Forest tribune., 1898-08-25

ing them. Join with them the labor of the men now subject to road work, under efficient provision, and l think most men will agree that the necessa- ry elements for the making of good roads are within our reach.
 It is a Democratic maxim that un- necessary taxation is unju and the pri- mary object of every citizen, and especi- ally everylaw- maker, should be to make taxes upon the people as little burden some as possible, and at the same time secure true development for the State and true prosperity for the people. No tax that could be levied can eyer return value received to every citizen more completely than such as the one proposed. The benefit of good roads is too apparent-the saving in vehicles in animals and in time, to say noth- ing of good nature-will alone repay to every one the small amount that falls to his portion-an amount that ought to grow smaller year by year as roads are gradually improved and few CT tools needed in order to maintain them in proper condition.
 Under our present constitution I am convinced that we can pever secure any better road system than the one we now have. The proposed amendment provides that the voters of each county may, by vote, levy tax not exceed ing three mills for road purposes This amount votedin Carroll county for two years will be ample to furnish every road district in the county with all the necessary tools for putting and keeping that district in good order. As was said in the beginning the interest of the northern and, southern parts of our State are opposed upon this, point, and it was only by earnest and close effort that the members of North Arkansas, in the last legislature, secured the passage of this needed amendment. We can, expect it to be opposed almost solidly by the voters of South Arkansas in the general election. It tmust receive majority of all the votes cast; hence, the :, voter who leaves this part of his ticket un- voted, really votes against the amendment.
 The people of North Arkansas have for years demanded that their repre- sentatives dc something to better our roads, and this is now the time for people themselves to speak and no ake it possible. for their servants to do some- thing effective. In my humble opinion this amendment is more important than any other one question to be de- cided by the voter, and one upon which hangs more material prosperity than upon any other.:
 During the term have had the honor of serving you, have studied the road question as carefully as could, and it seems to me, though some good citizens do not agree with me, that it will be fortunate day for o' r State, and especially for this part of 1t. when Amendment No. 5 is adopted and wise Legislation is builded upon it. The matter is left for you to decide. If am honored by being elected in September, shah do all in my power to secure bettermentin our preset t system, whether Amendment No ) carries or not. l hope to make a par tial canvass of the county before that time and see and talk with many of you at greater length than can here, and offer further reasons why Amend- ment Not should receive your support
 Trustingin the wisdom of intelligent voters to do that which is best for the single citizen and for the State as a whole, l am,
 Yours, for Carroll County,
 K. o. Burr, Groor EoreSt Aup 15 1S98