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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
He Unearths the Inner Part of a
Kuttawa Safe
II Was Supposed to Have been Taken
by Robbers--valuable Pa
pers Found.
A VERY INTERESTING CASE

The mystery of what became of the
inner lining of Mr.. W. A. Gresham's
safe when IL was blown by robbers last
June at Kuttawn, has at last been
solved, and has aroused great deal Of
interest among the people of that
place.
A day or two ago Carl Jones, 9
small boy who was searching sround
in the debris OF q building that was
being dismantled at Kuttawa, found
under the floor timbers sheet iron
box. He did not know what il was,
but finally took It to Mr.. Gresham, the
owner OF the old building, who at the
time Of the robbery kept a general
merchandise store in the building.
Mr. Gresham soon recognized in it
the inner lining OF his safe, which
was cracked by robbers last June.
When the robbery was discovered the
next morning, the safe was empty.
The entire lining had been removed
and IL was supposed. carried away by
the thieves. II seemed they were IN.
able to open 1t, and pricing up the
planks of the floor, dropped it in and
left it, instead of carrying it away to
open at their leisure.
During the ten months that have
passed Mr.. Gresham had almost for
gotten the robbery and never supposed
he would ever again End the missing
part of his safe.
Whom IL was opened a day or two
ago the papers in it when the safe was
wrecked were found intact. There
were about $500 in notes, checks and
other papers inside, and some postage
stamps, checks and revenue stamps,
were included in the papers. which are
quite valuable to Mr. Gresham.
No trace was ever discovered Of the
thieves who "crscked the box
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
IL is Certain That the Arkansas
Will Come Here.
The Captain in an Interview Says He
Hopes to Go to Evans
Vile.
TELEGRAM ExPEoTEDFRoM HIM

The prospects are that the Monitor
Arkansas will come to Paducah, and
20 even further, and visit Evansville,
Ind. The boat is now at Memphis, ard
will stop also at Hickman, XIV.
On account Of the interest here in
the prospective visit from the vessel,
former Congressman Charles X.
Wheeler today telegraphed the COM
mander Of the vessel. Captain vreelsnd
asking him when he expected 20 reach
Paducah. A reply is expected today or
tomorrow.
Captain vreeland. however, is quot
ed in today's Memphis Commercial
Appeal as follows, showing that his
intention is to bring his boat here,
and that the time depends ON how he
finds the river when he reaches Cairo.
He says;
eve stopped at Key West on our
way around to the delta and after
crossing the bay put in at New Or.
leans. where the vessel was ooaled.
We paused at New orleans "a hours.
"Our next stops were at Donaldson
Wills. vioksburg, Arkansas City and
Helena We remained day at each
Of those places. We will stop here IN
til day after tomorrow.
81 regret exceedingly that our stay
here will not bo longer. but il is nee.
essary that we make our stay short be-
csnse OF the numerous stops the vessel
will make between here and 81. Louis.
We will reach there by the 9th, be-
cause we must be present at the Lou
isians Purchase Exposition centenary
on that date.
From Memphis we will proceed to
Osceols and from there to Hickman
Ky. II the conditions in the Ohio are
favorable we will 60 to Evansville for
n brief stay.
Concerning the further movements
Of the vessel am unable to tell you
anything We must he in st. Louis on
the 97th if we have to change our
plans"
Have yen q baseball team over
there 2" inquired the captain Of the
reporters.
"Yesy Well, we have team aboard
and we will undertake to do them up. "
The boat will leave tomorrow and is
expected at Hickman the 18th.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
DAILY MARKET LETTER.

Wall Street, New York, April s.
STOCKS opened at about yesterdays
closing prices, and fiuctuated within
a narrow range during the entire ses-
sion. Traders are at loss to know
what the next move will be in the
Keene- Hartman fight. The fact that
the Keene interests have filed notice
of appeal from the decision rendered
caused a chill to run through bull en-
thusiasm. The gross earnings Of the
L. & N. for the fourth week in March
was s949, 945. This in an increase of
si39, 1870. Illinois Central for Febru-
airy; Net earnings increase, s117, 3ss;
for six months, net decrease, $i70..
1871; March gross estimated 80, S46,-
$50; increase s337,5so Town Topics
financial bureau gives out the follow
ing: The coming holiday Is causing a
narrow market for the balance Of this
week. We see no reason why stocks
should not be bought ON this reaction
and B. r. T. and Rock Island seem TO
be among the best. The quarterly
statement of tho United State Steel
Corporation for the quarter ending
March gives the earnings 80, 665, 664,
a decrease of s1,623, 625 as compared
with the same quarter of last year.
The net earnings were expected to ag-
greRate $50, 900, 900 for the quarter.
Banks have lost to sub-treasury since
Friday, $4,000. Money market
should be relieved by the decision of
the Panama Company to pay off its
s4o,000,0o0. Trading was light sales
to noon being 100. 900. Call money
ranged from i-2 to 4 i-2 per cent.
ARENz & GILBERT.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
Long Trip of a Man Wanted in
Metropolis.
Is Alleged to Have Run Away With
$4,000 Three Years
Ago.
REMARKABLE EXTRACTION

James, alias Deck Watson. is the
name Of a man who was caught in
Canada aud taken all the way to Me.
tropolis, H., to answer for embezzle-
ment Monday The prisoner has Of.
ten beer in Paducah and previous to
his fight was we'll known to stock.
men In this section. He is said to have
gypsy blood in him. and at times is
very desperate.
He first showed up IN this section
in December, 1900, when he went to
Metropolis as agent for the Western
Sale Stable company, of East st. Lou
is, to buy horses and mules.
He had authority to draw on the
firm for money to make purchases and
while in went to the First National
bank and drew on his firm for s2, 600
with which to buy stock. He left for
Kentucky ostensibly to make purchas-
ch VI Aofso1 but nlNcH rcNoihi Atyb MI
trace Of him was lost and detectives
were placed on his trail
He was finally located in Ontario,
Canada. and was arrested and held I'M
til extrsdition papers were procured,
aud he was returned.
His trial is set for this afternoon at
Metropolis.
His extrsdition papers are notable
from the fact that they bear the sig
natures Of VIM. Mckinley and Queen
Victoria, two rulers who have died
since their issuance and before il was
possible TO use them.
At the time the papers were issued
it was thought that the detectives had
located Watson in little village in
Canada but he succeeded in getting
away from them and It was not until
few weeks ago after his arrest at
Guelph, Ontario, that the papers were
necessary.
IL is said that Watson was once shot
in the leg and he tells story of hav-
ing all but killed man in Mississippi
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
HORSE RAN AWAY.
MR.. PETE DARLINGTON ESCAPES
BY JUMPING.

One of the @. W. Robertson ice
wagons was overturned on the Kstter-
john road near the l. q. depot this
morning and the front wheels of the
wagon broken loose from the body.
The horses got started down the hill
and became unmsnagesble, it is said,
and overturned the wagon. Mr.. Pete
Derrington was driving but escaped
serious injury by jumping. The wag-
on was repaired temporarily ana
bruozht to town where 1t will be over
hauIed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
HISTORIC HOUSE BURNS.

Elkton, April s-During severe
rain ami wind storm this morning
about I O'Clock lightning struck the
hsr dsome residence OF DIR. Il. p. Rus.
sell. set n on frs and IL was burned
TO tho ground. IL was partially in
surcd and some Of the contents vas
saved. The house was occupied by
NJ. X. Anderson and family and was
one Of the historic homes Of Elkton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
"A BIG FEE
JUDGE BURNETT'S PARTNER
To GET $4,000

The decision of Judge Lurton refus-
ing to grant an injunction in the
Southern Pacific case will result in the
payment to Judge Alex p. Humphrey,
of the firm of Humphrey, Burnett q
Humphrey, of the largest fee ever
paid to q Louisville attorney for con.
Quoting a single case. According to
report Judge Humphrey was retained
at fec of s25, 900. with the proviso
that $50, 900 was to be added in the
event of winning the suit, which has
been the case.
Judge Humphrey is partner Of
Judge Henry Burnett, formerly of Pa
ducah.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
Thirty Reported Killed at Mar
ceville Last Night
Bryan's Home Town does Republican
and Garter Harrison Is Reelected
at Chicago.
GREAT VARIETY OF NEWS
CARTER HARRISON REFLECTED

CARTER HARRISON REELECTED
Chicago, April Starter II. Harri-
son was elected mayor of Chicago yes
teriay for the fourth time his majority
over Graeme Stewart, the Republican
candidate, being 6 94s The total vote
was Harrison, l46, 2ss; Stewart. 1884,
875; Cruise, independent Labor. 1900;
Breckon, Socialist, ll,2l2; Haynes,
Prohihiuonist, 2,s4S. In the last
mnyoralty election the total vote was
Harrison, Democrat, 1856, 1855; Hanecy,
Republican. Ias, 4is; Hoyt, Prohibi-
tion, s,32s; Collins, Socialist. 1854.
The chief Issue in the campaign was
the traction question, both candidates
fayoring ultimate municipal owner
ship of the street railways.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
TIE HOWARD TRIAL.

Frankfort, April s--The Howard
trial is under way and it is rumored
that the commonwealth has further
sensation to spring in the presentation
Of evidence against Howard, by bring
ing the negro fugitive. Mason Hooker
smith, into court The jury will be
selected this afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
IN BRYAN's HOME, TOO.

Lincoln Neo.. April s-The Repub-
nicans Of W. J. Bryan's home town
have elected the entire city ticket and
SIX Of tho seven councilmen. Ex-Gov-
ernor O. NJ. Bsrens OF Oklahoma, was
elected mayor of Guthrie, Okla, by a
Republican majority Of 800.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
THREE BURNED TO DEATH

Philadelphia, April s-Mrs. Yet,a
Brownstein and two children. Cecilia
and Yetta were burned to death in
their home. Two other members OF
the family are in the hospital In crit
ical condition. The fire was On used by
the overturning Of AN oil stove.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
A CALIFORNIA DECISION.

San Francisco, CAL, April s-Cali-
fornia's attorney general has rendered
an official opinion declaring that the
use of the Bible in the public schools
is unconstitutional.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
this morning at 10 O'Clock.

this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The following bills were allowed:
Langstaff- orme Mfg company $751;
25; Globe Printing company, st4.53;
7. Schwsb, 80 cents; r. s. Barnett,
s3oe; Pete Rogers, SIS; f. H. Allison.
$40; Rouse and Sanderson, s33. so;
West Disinfecting Co.. sl2.50; Padu-
cab City Railway Co. s7s.17.
The bills of ]. e. Coulson, jackson
Foundry Co., Charles Leake, Hank
Bros. Lender & Lydon, Oehlschlseg-
er & Walker. Fisher Book and Type
writer Co., were all referred to com.
mittee for investigation.
A. N. Sears, J. II. Burnett and Eu-
gene Graves were appointed commit
tee 20 investigate all present existing
smallpox claimsagainst the city sndalso
the claims held against the county by
the health officer. DR.. Frank Boyd, for
the past quarter.
All salaries were allowed. The re-
port of Back Tax Collector q. Thorn
berry was referred to Squire Gholson.
The settlement with the sheriff was
made at $40. 139 90. franchise and poll
tax collections for the year 1902.
The elections will be held this af-
ternoon, it il thought, and all inter-
ested parties are at the court house.
There Is one applicant for treasurer
other than Mr.. T. J. Atkins, MIR. II.
II. Loving.
POLICE COURT.
Today's docket in Judge Sanders
court consisted of two cases.
The charge OF HOUSEKEEPING against
Will Ashford, colored, was dismissed.
The case against Buck woodford and
Ed Stinson, charged with stealing A.
J. HoRsn's bicycle, was dismissed and
they were fined $40 and costs each for
disorderly conduct.
COUNTY COURT.
Mildred Vaughan to John Bulger,
for sl05 property in the vsug han sd-
dition.
Mary II. Mcdonald to I'D. Mocquot,
trustee, for $500, property in the Row
land addition.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
KILLED HIS BROTHER.

Lancaster, Ky, April Sat the IA
theirs home last night Ben Metcalfe
was shot md killed by his brother,
John Metcslf. They quarreled over
land. Each is a man of family.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
. A BAD MAN NO MORE.

Louisville, April s-A report from
whitsburg, KY, says that John II.
Mullins has been killed after he had
killed two police who were trying TO
arrest him. He killed six men in his
time and is said TO have been terror.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
BIG STRIKE IN HOLLAND.

Amsterdam, April s-The work
mems defense committee decided to
proclaim a general strike of all trades
throughout the country.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
CYCLONE IN ALABAMA.

Birmingham, Ala, April Sit is
reported q cyclone struck Marceville,
Ala. at 2o'clook this morning. Thirty
are reported killed and 25 injured.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
ASSISTANT CASHIER.
MR.. PETER PURYEAR WAS
ELECTED LAST EVENING.

A meeting Of directors of the Citi.
zens' Savings bank was held last even
ing and Mr.. Peter Puryear was elect.
cd assistant cashier OF the bank.
There had been no assistant cashier for
two years until Mr.. Puryear's cleo.
tion.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
STORM DOES DAMAGE.

Louisville, April s-A severe storm
in the Blue Grass wrought considera-
BILE damage at Lexington, Paris. Mil
lersburg and Owingsville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
HEAD-END COLLISION.

Birmingham, April SIN a disas-
trous freight head end collision on the
Mobile and Ohio, four were hurt one
is missing and both engines were de-
molished.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
FIRE AT NASHVILLE.

Msysville, KY, April San early
morning fire here destroyed property
worth fifteen thousand dollars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
HEIR TO MILLIONS.

Louisville, April s-Lula May
Browning, formerly nm inmate of the
Baptist Orphans home OF Louisville.
is the joint heir to an estate of over
seven million dollars. She was adopt.
cd by Mr.. @. W. Rule, q millionaire
of Ruleville, Miss, who died today.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08

MIR. VIM. Threadgill, of the George
Goodman company, has been called to
jackson, Tenn, by the death from
consumption of his brother.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
KILLED IN A LABOR RIOT.

st. Petersburg, April s-Thirty
were killed, one hundred injured in
labor riot near Nisid Novigorod.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
PROMINENT MAN DEAD.

Covington, April S-Former Lieu
tenant Governor Bryan died of pneu-
monia at 8 am. today.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
SET FOR JULY TERM.

Columbia, s. o., April s-The muir
der case against Tillman was today
continued till the July term.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-08
FISCAL COURT.

The s.cond day of fiscal court began
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12

Mr.. Neil f. McDade died at
Lake Charles, La, last Sunday
morning. The body was embalm-
ed and brought to Fillmore, this
parish, and buried Tuesday
The deceased, who was a son OF
N. F. McDade, deceased, was
born near Bellevue, and, except
ing few years spent in Texas
and Shreveport, was a resident Of
this parish until few months ago,
when he went to Lake Charles to
make that place his home. His
was the record OF faithful citi-
zen, modest, but true and stain
less. He leaves q wife, three
children and a large number Of
relatives and friends to mourn his
death.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12
10 Advertise the Great Southwest.

Farmers, farmers wives and
daughters, school teachers, doc
TORS, clergymen, merchants in the
smaller towns, any citizen who
mas something to say, are invited
20 write letters and longer articles
shout the locality in which they
I'VE IN the Southwest.
The territory includes Arkansas,
Arizona, Indian Territory, Lou
laana, Southern Missouri, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Premiums that make it an OBJ
lect are offered, a set for each
state and Territory. Full condi-
nons OF the contest, and a list of
tne prizes and awards will be sent
upon application to
J. w. STEELE,
oomm'r Colonization Agency,
southwestern Lines, Columbia
Theatre Building. St.Louis, Mo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12
Saddlery and
BuggieS.

am pleased to call the attention of the
i readers of the Banner to my line of
Saddles, Harness, Horse Blankets, Lap
Robes, etc. make speciality Of re-.
pairing. Have the best equipped work
shop in North Louisiana. Your patron
age solicited. Respectfully,
r. P. NORTON,
203 Texas Street, Shreveport. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12
Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
the savings deposits OF this bank is
one Of its deseryedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for a longer period than
six months draw higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12
Subscriptions Paid in February.

During the past month we have
received subscriptions to the Bos-
sier Banner from the following
persons: Thomas Caplis, to Feb.
5, 1904, 81; ". Fl. Hall, to Aug.
5, 1903, &c.,; J. r. Matlock, for
1908, 81; Ben Holman, to Jan.
II, 1903, 81; Tobe Lyies, to April
Is, 1901, 81; W. J. Dawson, for
1903, 81; Douglas Adger, to Feb.
5, 1904, 81; W. E. Dixon, to April
|, 1903, 81; j. A. Simpson, to July
Il, 1903, So: NJ. H. Cole, to Feb.
s. 1858, 5oc.; Capt. W.J. Hughes,
for years t9G4-5, 81; L. r. Sapp,
for year 1908, 81; J. T. Strayhan,
to May 10, 1908, 81; Aaron Haw-
kins, to Feb. IL, 1904, 81; L. r.
Bumgardner, to January 81, 1904,
Sl;J. W. Prince, to Dec. 81, 1903,
VIM. Wilson, toOct. 20, 1904, 81;
So; ]. S. Overcast, for 1902, 81;
LIT. Merritt, to Nov. 10, 1902, 81;
]. D. Rogers, to April Z, 1908, So;
A. G. Miller, to Feb. IS, 1903, 81;
Joe Woodson, to Feb. II, 1904, 81;
H. Bodenheimer, to April 4, 1868,
"; Whited C Wheless, to April
Y, 1903, 81; Dreyfuss & Taber,
to Nov. 10, 1902, s1.5O; Mrs. W.
g. Johnson. to Sept. 10, 1908, 81;
J. NJ. g. ". l.. Foster, to Feb. !,
1903, So; L. Groner & Sons, to
Nov. %, 1902, So; Frank Serwich,
70 August 5, 1868, Csc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12

w. C. PERRIN. J.. G, HESTER,
ROBERT R. EMERY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12

Hunters, Take Notice.
Mo hunting will be allowed on nv
IN place, under penalty of the law.
L. M. PRUITT,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12
w. G. Perrin & Co.,
Successors to w. c. PERRIN
Cotton Factors, Real Estate
and Rental Agents,
ii8 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.

WE are members OF the Shreveport
w Board of Trade and have access
to all the latest cotton news.
Our facilities for storing, insuring and
selling cotton are equal to those of any
house in the city.
We will make liberal cash advances on
consignments of cotton.
We sell every description of Real
Estate, and always have on hand an
attractive list to offer.
We rent houses and farms, collect
rents, make prompt remittances, look
over assessments and pay taxes for nom
residents.
We want patronage and expect to merit
same by strict attention to business.
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NOW 4!

Y the time to see the Benton Mer-
camille Co. They have the largest
seock OF dry goods and groceries
ever kept in Benton. They are
ANXIOUS to buy the peoples cotton,
ou.1on seed, corn, potatoes, eggs,
cCnaickens. ETC., and will pay
shreveport prices. Their Star
brand Shoes guaranteed. A trial
= ail the boys ask of you.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12

Judge J. T. Watkins is holding
9 non-jury term of Court this
week.
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BENTON, La,
THURSDAY, MARCH IL, 1903.

Easter Day will come on April
18th.
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Transient advertisements, ST per
square, first insertion; each subsequent
insertion, 50 cents per square.
Editorial notices 10 cents per line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-03-12

rev people know themselves as
Won as they do their neighbors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-18
Highway Construction.

The Wisconsin Geological and
Natural History Survey has just is
sued its tenth bulletin, consisting of
a report on Highway Construction
in Wisconsin, by E. R. Buckley,
formerly a member of the Survey,
but now State Geologist of Missouri.
This report is volume of $40 pages,
illustrated with 100 plates, including
26 maps Of Wisconsin cities. The
object of the report is 10 show the
present condition of highways in
the cities and towns of Wisconsin
and to give information regarding
proper methods of road construction.
The book first discusses the classifi-
cations of highways and the agents
which destroy pavements; then
takes up the materials used in inn
proving highways and the methods
of constructing pavements. A sepa-
rate chapter is given to the subject
of drainage. The pavements in use
in Wisconsin cities are taken up
more in detail. The counties are
arranged alphabetically and brief
sketch is given of the general geo
logical structure and the available
road materials for each county. The
street improvements in each town of
the county are then discussed more
in detail, with an account of the ma
ture, extent and cost of the various
pavements and suggestions for pos
sible improvements in them. Sketch
maps are given, showing the amount
and nature of the pavements in the
various cities. The report then
gives an account of tests of the re-
sistence to wear and the cementing
qualities of stone from Wisconsin
used as road metal. 1t concludes
with suggestions as to the kind of
pavement which should be construct
ed under various conditions.
This report is written for the
benefit of that large part Of the pub
lie which is interested in intelligent
road construction rather than for the
professional en- gineer. 1t will,
therefore, be. of great interest to
many citizens of the state. The
Survey will send the report on the
receipt of 80 cents, to cover the cost
oftransportation. Application should
be made to
E. A. BIRGE, Director,
Madison, Wis.