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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

AUGUSTA LOCALS.
CROP PROSPECTS.
The Maine Farmer Gives Returns from
Farmers.

The Maine Farmer of July Il Will
present in detail the most important
crop return of the year, coming at i
time when public interest is directed
To the crop conditions. with a realiza-
ton that on the success of the farmer
rests the life of the town and city
These returns, of which the following
is summary, coming from all sections
Of the State, present the situation to
date from every county
The prevailing cool weather with
superabundance of moisture has 50
changed the crop conditions in
Maine that the outlook for certain
staple products that men are today
asking the latest information re-
garding the situation. Following
our regular custom the Farmer pre-
sents the following comprehensive
summary of crop conditions to Satur-
day, July II, ana with this, the
individual reports covering every
section in Maine. The conclusions
reached will be found not only COR
rect but may he accepted as indica-
ting the CROP outlook of the State
at a time when the final harvesting
may safely be estimated. One fact
must ne noted. that, in spite Of the
volume Of rainfall and the extremely
low temperature the farmers of
Maine find cause in certain directions
for congratulations over the situa-
tons. The story told is of vital in
tcrcst.
Corn is at least two weeks late,
but has grown rapidly the past week.
An no oil
under prevailing conditions, even
though the acreage is materially in
creased. In many sections the seed
failed to come owing to the heavy
rains.
Haying has now fairly begun and q
great crop will be harvested. Glover
is abundant in many portions of the
state. The long rains have it is feared.
injured the feeding value, as compared
with former years.
Grain looks well, though rather late,
the increased acreage sending the croi
prospects above the average.
Potatoes are late, and on cold soil
not promising, acreage large, outlook
not up to the average. No disease re-
ported. Bugs just appearing.
Bcans-not up to average, very back
ward.
Fruit-The apple crop of Maine will
be fair but not large, the Baldwins not
setting as full rs usual. Small fruits,
especially strawberries, suffered in
most sections from winter-killing.
Pasturage is good all over the state
and stock is making rapid growth.
Stock-From nearly every section
comes the good word that dairy cows,
chiefly Jerseys, Guernseys and Hol-
stems, are increasing and the business
growing There is the sure evidence
that there is Il substantial increase OF
beef breeds. especially the Shorthorns'
and more calves being raised than fo'
the past quarter Of century. In this
preparation for the future Maine farm
ers find the surcst evidence of enduring
prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District Of Maine, SIS.
on this l2;h day Of July A. y. 1872
on reading the foregoing petition. it IS
Ordered by the Court that a hearing he
had upon tho Same On thc 9Th day Vi
September. \. ID. 1872 before saiI Court III
Portland. in said District, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily kcnnebec Jour
nal n newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors. and other
persons in interest may appear at the
said time and place, and show cause II
any they have why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted
And it is further ordered by the Court
that the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them a their
places of residence stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE
HALE. Judge of the said Court and the
seal thereof. at Portland. in said Dis
tTict, on the 18th day Of July A. ID. 1902
q. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy of petition ana order thereon.
Attest: A. Ii. DAVIS. Clerk.
july1ed1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
Rankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
Liver II. SMALL, In Bankruptcy.

OLIVER II. SMALL, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
- the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judfs'
If the District Court OF the United
States 70: th.' District of Maine
OLIVER H. SMALL. Of Gardin r, IN
the County cf Krnnrbcc, ana State w
Maine in said District, respectfully rel.-
rcs,nts, that on tn 9Th day OF July
last past, he was daily adjudgcd bankrup,
under the Acts Of Congress rc-
lating to bankruptcy: that III has duiy
surrendered all his property ana rights
of property, and has fully complied with
al the requirements Of said Acts and ct
the orders Of Court touching his bank
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may h.
decrced by the Court Ito have asfull dis
charge from al debts provIblc aglins.
his estate under said bankruptcy Acts,
except such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge.
Dated this 3ld d1F Of July A. y. 1872
OLIVER II. SMALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
Time. 2.2ii, 2.23lA.
232 PACF.-pURSE $bN-3 IN UNFiN-
lSIIED).
Time. 2.2Zt.

Patrick Mahaney's grocery store at
20 water street BiddefOrd, was visited
by fire whose origin is a mystery, at
an early hour Sunday. Mr.. Mahancy
says he suffered damage amounting
to $1,000. The building in which the
store is located is owned by Mr.. Ma
hanev and John F. Maxwell and the
stock of goods by Mr.. Mahaney, who
recently bought out the interest owned
by Capt. James MOgan, whose son con-
Quoted the business. There is an in
snrance Of $21oO on the building and
1880 on the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
The Best Liniment for Strains.

Mr.. T. Fl. Wells, the merchant at
Deer Park, Long Island N. ", says:
Il always recommend Chamberlain S
Pain Balm as the best linment for
strains. l used 1t last winter for a Sc
we're lameness IN the side, resulting
from q strain, and was greatly pleased
with the quick relief and cure it eff
fccted." For sale by John Coughlin,
III Water street; ]. c. Houlehan,
Gardiner. .-.yg..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
Bankrupt's Petition For DISCHARGE.
In the matter of
LORENZO ADJ Ely }In Baukruntcy
L


70 the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judss
uf the District Court Of thu L'nitcl
States for the Distr.ct NJ Maine.
. Lorenzo Adlcy az Augusta, in tn"
County of kcnnchoC, and Stale 81
Maine, in said District, respectfully
represents, that On lie l3th day ii
July, last past. he was duly adjudee .
bankrupt under the Acts Of Con
crcss relating to bankruptcy; that he has
daily surrendered all his property and
rights Of property. ana has fully compiled
with all the requirements of said Act
ana of the orders of Court touching hi
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may IL
dccrccd by the Court to have 4 fun dis
charge from all debts lrovablc against nj
estate under said bankruptcy Acts, tx.
ccpt such debts rs are excepted by laW
from such discharge.
Dated this Isl day Of July a. d. 1862
LORENZO ADLF.Y,
Bankrupt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

During n squat on Lake Michigan. Nor
day night. Arab ". at 2l-ioot yacht, cI'-
ei1rlofT Jackson park. Chicago. and two
unrscns were drowned. There was par
tv nr nine on the yacht when the accident
occurred and all were thrown into the
iakc. Before assistance could reach the,I
Harry Jansen and Mamie Taylor Were
d,ny,1cJ The remainder of tn" part
were brought to shore BY tn" life savers
Hrah y. was one Of the contc stants in
thr series Of races for the Upton cup
sailed there last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
Loss Of Appetite

Is commonly gradual; one dish after
another is set aside till few remain.
These are not eaten with much relish,
and are often so light as not to afford
much nourishment.
loss If appetite is one Of the first
indications that the system is running
down. and there is nothing else 50 good
cor it Us Hoods Sarsaparilla-the best
CT all tonics.
Accent no substitute for Hoods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
New England League Standing.
American League.
AT WASHINGTON.

At WASHINGTON
Washington - o . , KS I
Detroit ..........1 0 0 0 2 . 0-l-7-l
Eatteries-TOwnsenG ana Drill: Mulln
and Mcclure. Time, 150. Umpire, Con.
nell. Attendance 23O.
AT PHILADELPHIA
Chicago ........1 0 0 @ d 0 O-3- !
Philadelphia % l , 0 3 X-9-17-l
Battcrcs-GrilIith and Sullivan; Wad-
dell and Schreck. Time, 1.iJ. l'mpir. !,
O Laushin. Attendance :,157.
AT BOSTON.
Boston .........0 0 0 0 o o o. -
Cleveland ......1 l 0 Q 0 q q 0-2-1O--
Batteries Winters and Warner; JOSS
and Bemis. Time, i.35. Umpire, Sheri-
dan. Attendance, 1853
At BALTIMORE.
Baltimore IL 0 ; 0 . 0 0 o. e-13-.'
ST. Louis ....1 l > 0 o 4 X-13-17-l
Hattercs-lIowcIl, McGinnity ana Brcs-
nahan; Powell Donohue ana Kahoc
Time, 1J5. tmpircs, Carruthers and
tombstone. Attendance. 2021.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Mrs. Amory Houghton died. Monday
night. ut her home on the corner of
North and Washington streets, Bath.
as the result of severe paraiytlc
shock. Three daughters, Mrs. Samuel
s. Sewall Mrs. DR.. William +. Rice
and Miss Emma Houghton, all Of Bath,
survive her. She was one Of the most
active parishioners of the Central Con-
s-reeational church. The funeral Will
he held from her late residence, Thurs
I1I afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
Sea
arire with 9X&4
ar, add pint EESV E&$
and boil 20 u - - ~ ~~
: 8: =: $ ! " ": Farine
md last, the 2n -
o Il form and uakae deIinh4FuI iesserts r
nilla sauce. nv ir;sno exaensa
Daily Kennebec Journal.

Jacob Vein OF the Hungarian
consulate at Pittsburg. has returned from
Johnstown where ne Went 70 look atle"
the interest of the families bereavcd by
IN. disaster Of the rollins mill mine Mr..
Vein said that no decision would pa
reached concerning suits against tho Cam
bria Steel %. until Tie blame for the ac-
cident had been placed by the coroner 5
Jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

John Dunbar of Montague, Mass,
former resident of this village, IS IN
town calling on his old friends. Mr..
Dunbar will be remembered as the
husband of Lizzie, daughter of the late
Samuel Buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
AT CHICAGO.

Chicago -...-...O . / q \ y 0-i-15-t
Brooklyn -.4 q l D o-S-l7- q
Batteries-Menefee and Killing; Newton
donovan and Ahearn. Time. i.55. UNI
pre- Cantlilon. Attendance, 1900
AT ST. LOUIS.
st Louis 80 0 Q O al O-S-1o-z
fnlladelphla ~ 9 9 /, o Q 1-4-lO-5
Batteries-Yerkes ana I o,NaiI. nm
Eieby and Douglas. Time, / 40 ITnnir,s
u Day and Brown. Attendance, 1850
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

BASEBALL GAMES.
New England League.
AT MANCHESTER


The home team took another game from
Nashua AT Narick park in a five-inning
contest \ heavy thunder storm stopped
the game in tire first, but play was re-
sumed until the fifth, when rain again
stopped them: The work of Hickman is
umpire was favorable.
Manchester ............2 o. 1-7-lI-3
Nashua --...........-......1 0-3- 81
Batterics-Morrissey and Cote: GOkey
and Callahan. Time, 2h. Umpire, Heck
man. Attendance, 4GC.
AT DOVER.
Two games, regularly scheduled game
ana postponed game, Were to have been
played with Fall River, Tuesday. but thu
visitors not appearing within - minutes
after the time set for the regular game
to begin it was forfeited TO Dover to u.
FAN River came on the grounds at "a.
and the second game was started but af-
ter two innings in which neither side
scored, neaVy thunder storm caused
postponement Two games will be play
ed, Wednesday.
At ConcorG-The Concord Lowell game
was postponed rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

A severe thunder shower passed over
this town, Tuesday afternoon. lasting
several hours. The lightning struck
the Public library. damaging it slight
ly. Prof. W. +. Henrick. who was act
ing as librarian, was in the building
its only occupant. and escaped unIn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Guests returning from the Y. p. c.
L. convention held at Portland, report
Il grand good time and are filled with
enthusiasm over the meetings held
there. EsiA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

The recent favorable weather has qlic
changed the prospects Of the wheat har-
vest in Roumania. Cutting has g, n
mcnccd and the harvest promises to sur-
pass That Of 1884, which was the rcuu,d
crop tor Roumania The prospects 1ul
the maize crop are also excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Mrs. :. II. Kenrick and daughter left,
Tuesday for Nashua, \. H.. where they
viii spend 4 few days visiting Mr.. am!
Mrs. Harry Il. Kcnrick. From there
they will go to Ware. Mass, for short
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

John VI. McGorrill, the tailor, has
leased the dwelling house on Newhall
street. known as the c. A. Claiming
dwelling, and will move his family, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
AT WORCESTER TRACK.


meeting Of the Worcester Driving Park
co. opened, today. bat the rain prevcnted
the completion Of any Of the races ana
the entire card went over until tomorrow.
The racing was Slow, as the fields W2r"
large md the horses unruly. Summaries
2IS PACE-PURSE Sl0o-3 IN ONFIN-
ISIED-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. William Wyer. formerly OF
SllowheGan, passed away at her nome
in Millinocket. Sunday, July IS. The
funeral was held in Millinocket, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
PROPOSALS WANTED.

The committee on highways and sew
ers Of the city Of Augusta will receive bids
lor furnishing street signs up to II
clock July IL. 1902. Specifications may
be obtained Of Charles $. Hichborn. char
man. First National Bank, Augusta.
juiyi1dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Fairfield Lodge, I. q. q. T.. has ar
ranged 10 make quite extensive repairs
on its block on Main street, work 10
commence ut once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Mrs l.. +. Gibson ana daughter Alice
will leave. today. for Dover, n. IL,
where they will spend the summer with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

The members of the NJ. +. Guild Will
give one of their popular suppers at
their vestry, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
National League, Sunday.
Other Games

At Acknowledgements. /; Toronto. o.
At Worccster-Worcos Ter BulfaIo. rain
At Observation-Disclosures. d; Eoches-
ter, /.
At Jersey City-MontreaI, ); Jersey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Mir. and Mrs. Abel Rowell of Scion.
are in town, called here to attend the
funeral of their niece, Mrs. Holman
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Mrs Henry Kelley and daughter
Lila left. Tuesday, for Rockland, where
they will make n short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Miss Mary Dunbar and Miss Robin
son of Portland. are the guests of Mrs.
Robert NJ. Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

DR.. ana Mrs. +. J. Robinson have
returned from short stay at their
summer cottage at East pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Petitions III bankruptcy have been tla''
by: Samuel w. Davis Portland; Lester
h. Bragg. Portland, James y. Smah,
Portland: Elisha S. CoombS, lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
FAIRFIELD.

Dr.. and Mrs. f. a. Knowlton are Wis
iting in Camden and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

charles Thorn, formerly an employee
at the NJ c. r. r. station, is in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
Cocoa Pudding.

Put teaspoonful Sea Moss Farine with
half cupful sugar in double boiler, add pint
cold milk, 2 tablespoonful cocoa and boil 20
minutes Mix the yolks of Q eggs with little
coldmilk, add to saucepan, cook few minutes,
flavor with teaspoonful vanilla, remove from
fire, add a half cupful cream, and last, the
beaten whites of 2 eggs. Pour into form and
serve when cold with cream or vanilla sauce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
AT PITT BURG.

Pittshurg .......0 . 0 / x-5-9-i
Boston ..........0 c o 0 o 0-O-i-2
Batteries-Phillippi and O'Connor; Ea-
son and Moran. Time, 13J Umpire,
I.msia. Nttunllncn. .l93
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Continued from page -
TROT-PURSE $1JO0-TWO IN
THREE HEATS GTNFINISuEDl
OLD ORCHARD RACES.
Two Started but Rain Prevented Com
pietion of Either.

Old Orchard, Me, July l5.-Thc opening
days races Of the Old Orchard Circuit
meeting were spoilc;! by heavy thunder
shower which delused the track at the
outset Of the sport and continued at in
tervals through the remainder of the af-
tcrnoOn.
Two heats Of the 22i trot were run OF
before the shower, both won by KaIpij
Wick. The Gclding Cinch beat out TerriI
S. in the only heat ii the 2.10 pace. rhc
unfinished races vii! be added to toner
rows card. The summaries:
pa CLASS-TROTTI $3.50
UNFINISHED.
Ralph Wick, g, by .Nlmont Bruins
wick CRicy) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. /
Ellen Tree. b m UBliss) ...................2 9
Matte Linn Holt, IL III (Mowers) .......4 ,
Dick Berry, b < UaStlD .................3 1
Black Cat, Xix m UIntley) ............5 3
Jack BcrcstOn. s Kinney ............6 &
Time, 2.iS 4, 30.
21O CLASS-PACING-P 500 UN-
FINISHED>.
Cinch, en- :, by Alcantara Bass) ....... /
Tcrril S, en- & NaSelD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. =
Diavulam. hr < OONciD .................. )
March Gale. < m Cummings ........... i
Plumlinc, . III DCVHD Observation-Disclosures. =
John T., Oh z G;OHSnr) ................... &
Time, 2.G94
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The Peabody Medical Institute
No. 4 BULFTNCH or

NO. BULFINCH ST
oppOsfte Revere House boston
Established in 1860 for the scientific and
expert treatment and speedy cure of
all
Diseases and Weaknesses of Men,
from Whatever cause arising. More than
40 years of unprecedented and unvarving
success have made this Institute pre-em1
inent and famous throughout the land
AttehdihS physicians from the Harvard
Medical College and the old College Of
physicians and Surgeons. Consultations
by letter or in person, 9 to 6. SUNDAYS 10
TO l. Know Thyself Manual FREE to
men only, 8 cents for postage The
Science of Life or Self-Preservation: the
best medical work of this or any age; $40
PIP with engravings and prescriptions for
all prevailing diseases, only 81 by mail,
sealed. Write for these books today
Vade Mecum, keys to health and happi-
ness.
Inc peabody Medical Institute has
many imitators. but no equals.-Boston
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16
1T BALTIMORE.
American League, Sunday.
National League.
AT CINCINNATI

ii : > o o o o x-19-15-2
New York 80 0 o 0 0 L ? 5-S
Battcrcs-Phillips and Bergen; Mathew
son. Burke ana BoWcrman. Time, l. 20.
Umpire, Power. Attendance, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

Camden beat Rockland, to >, Monday
latCamdcn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-16

At Concord-The Concord-Loweu gam,
was postponed; rain.
Crittenden press., 1902-06-05
OLD FIDDLERS AGAIN
To Have a Contest in this City
Friday, July Fourth.

Arrangements are being made
for another old fiddler's contest
1t is to take place in the opera
house in this city on Friday night
July 4th. The contestants will be
carefully selected by the manage
ment and only fddlers of ability
will be allowed to enter. The pro-
gramme will be entirely different
in arrangement from the one rem
dered at the last contest. A num-
Der of worthy special features
will be introduced. High class
music will be interwoven with
the old time melodies, and in ma
ny other features the program will
excel that Of the other entertain
ment.
Miss Lottie Greenup, the popu-
lar young lady violinist, of Padu-
cab, will probably be present and
will render several sele ctions. 1t
will be remembered that Miss
Greenup accompanied her father
during his canvass for the Demo
cratic nomination for Congress in
this district, playing the violin at
all his appointments. She attrac-
ted much attention. The young
lady is a violinist of rem arkable
talent.
Crittenden press., 1902-06-05
FREDONIA'S ORE MILL.
"A First Glass 100 Ton Mill About
Completed.

Caldwell county will have th'
first complete Joplin type OF ore
separating mill erected in this dis
trict.
The capacity will be 100 tons
daily, which can be largely in
creased when greater develop
ments OF the ore bodies make il
necessary. The engine is of 90 h
p. capacity, the brace of boilers 6
combined 120 horse power. A
battery of four jigs is fed direct
from the mine shaft which is un-
der the same roof, the ore first
passing through rock breaker
aud Cornish rolls.
In operation the rock carrying
zinc, lead aud tiuorspar is broken
fine enough to make the cleave-
age between the ore and the lime
stone perfect. 1t then passes
into the jigs, which are supplied
with a running stream of water,
aud operated by power The jig.
ging up and down causes the light
or worthless material to rise to
the top, the ore and fluor spar be-
ing heavier is found underneath.
Messrs. Trout and Earl, of the
National Zinc, Lead and Fluorspsr
of Cleveland, Ohio, have
he work under their personal su-
oervision, and they are complet-
ng a splendid, substantial mill.
There seems to be, according to
Mr.. Sturtevant, decided indics-
ions of copper in the main shaft,
It the lower workings.
The mill will be in full opera
ion by the latter part of this
month.
Crittenden press., 1902-06-05
Public Roads.

Now that one of our hopes is
about to be realized-the going of
Ollie James to Congress, we will
have time to look after another
that has long been delsyed-the
building of good roads in Critten-
den county. A county that has a
United States senator, a prospect
i've congressman, and the richest
zinc mines in the world should
have as good public roads, as it is
able to secure. The people may
be divided on some questions, but
on this proposition all ought to
get together. Before, however,
We get good roads, or get a clear
conception of any suggestion look
ing to this end, there is one error
that must be dug up and cast out,
root and branch, and that is the
idea that good roads can or will
be had without money or price.
An expenditure of money or its
equivalent, muscle, must be made
for food and raiment, and the same
proposition is equally applicable
to road building The lmanner of
collecting the money or expending
it is the only phase of the prob
lem effected by law, and the dis
cussion of the law feature of the
matter comes properly after the
money has been located. The mo-
ney expended for the necessities
of life comes from the pockets of
those who provide themselves
with these necessities. excepting
those unfortunates who are at the
poor house, or those depraved who
steal. Now, the means for build.
ing roads must come from the
pockets of those who provide
themselves with roads. There is
no evasion of the truth of this
statement Are you willing to
contribute your quota of the
means for securing good roads? If
you are not, then you are not fa-
vorable to any reasonable proposal
for good roads. This gets the mat
ter down TO a good foundation,
fair and square understanding Of
the question, and you are in a po-
sition to let yourself know whether
or not you are for an improvement
of our public roads. Talk the mat
ter over with yourself.