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The Western news., 1904-07-13
BaxinninR to Take Notice.

Beginning to Take Notice.
john-so yen really think you have
some chance of winning her, do You?
Henry-Oh. tesi I feel quite enoour-
Aged. She has begun to find fault with
ny lookA Cincinnati Enquiries.
The Western news., 1904-07-13

We are asked which possesses the
greater intelligence-the horse or the
dog. There is but little difference In
dividual dogs and individual horses
have been taught to do some remark.
able things. OF the two, the dog is the
more easily trained. And. while speak
ing Of animal intelligence, there is
nothing very slow about the pig. When
hog can be taught to play cards he is
not much behind the horse which will
pump his own drink or the dog which
will steal for his master
The Western news., 1904-07-13
Triennial ConcIave Knights Templar San Fran
cisco, CAL, Sept. So 'O4- Sovereign
Grand Lodge Indep't Order Odd
EellOxS Sent

For the above occasions the Northern
Pacific will sell to San Francisco, Cal. !,
$50, to Los Angeles 90, date sale Aug
80 to Sept. ? '04 inclusive and Sept. 13
to 10, 1904 inclusive. Limits going
transit Oct. 10, 1904. Going passage
commence date sale. Final return limit
Oct. %, 1904. Return passage COM
mence date execution. Fifty cents
validation fee required.
27 If. S. Il. WILSON, Agent.
The Western news., 1904-07-13

The college athletes will give the
wheatfields of Kansas another whirl
this summer. The fullback, the sprint
er, the pole vaulter and the dis
Gus whirler wearing the laurels of
victory won on hard fought fields, will
find that life on Kansas farms is real
and earnest from 4:3O a. m. to $50
p. m.. even with four meals and $1.5O
per day. Most of them will wish at the
end OF the first week that they were
with Caesar crossing the Rubicon.
The Western news., 1904-07-13

An old man. a miser, ever grasping
for more and denying himself the COM
forts of life. is very pitiable sight,
but hardly more so than that Of the
old man who at the end of a wasted
and prodigal life finds himself with
out a dollar and dependent for exist
ence upon the charity of others. There
is no higher duty coming to any man
than to so labor and save during his
effective working years that his old
age and that of his old wife shall be
made as pleasant and enjoyable as it
Is in the power of money to make.
Save while you are young. boys, and
spend when you get past sixty. You
will know the worth Of q dollar then.
The Western news., 1904-07-13

Because q man lives on a farm it Ia
no excuse why he should violate the
fish and game laws of his state. The
law gives him only a common right so
far as the fish in the streams and lakes
are concerned. but it gives him an ex-
elusive right to the game which may
be raised OH his farm in most states by
preventing any shooting on his farm
without his consent, and still some of
the worst violators of these wholesome
laws are farmers and farmers boys.
The Western news., 1904-07-13

We had job Of pruning done on
part of our orchard last September
which we do not want to have repeat
ed. A very vicious hailstorm swept
over 1t, the hailstones being rough and
jagged and very large. This so barked
and SCARED the new growth Of wood
that most of it was dead last spring, the
injury being done at time Of the year
when the trees had no recuperative or
healing power. and so the bruised
branches just dried up and perished.
A very vigorous and healthy growth Of
wood is pushing out, however, and the
damage will be repaired by another
year.
The Western news., 1904-07-13

We all remember the Belgian hare
craze Of three years ago, get rich
quick scheme which was dandy, de,
pending upon being able to find suck
ers enough to sell the surplus to. to
raise more hares for still more suckers.
The ginseng craze. which Just now is
attracting not a little attention, is a
scheme of the same stripe. If the corn
crop of the country was only as GER
tain each year as the crop Of American
suckers it would not be worth 10 cents
a bushel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
FORFEITED HIS BOND.
May Have to Pay Ten Thou
sand on Powell's Account.

(speclpl 10 Tho Timed. Dispatch.)
NORFOLK,$i va, Dec 12.-The bonds
fner. of j. B. Powell. under Indictment in
the United States Court in Raleigh for
alleged fraudulent use OF the mails who
did not appear for trial last week be-
cause OF his illness from scintlca, may
lose their securities. Powell was arrested
Elatc Saturday AFTERNOON at his home, in
/. Fl eemason Street. upon warrant is-
sred by United States Commissioner
/ George p. Bowden, and removed to the
city jaIl. His bondsmnn. Messrs. George
hrckimnle and John Stroud Of Norfolk,
declined to stand for Powell any longer,
as their 10000 had already been tech
nichlly forfeited by his failure to appear
in Raleigh for trial.
It was said on Saturday night that no
effort would be made TO collect on the
bond In cnse the abondsmen delivered Pow
ell into custody and this is understood to
have been the motive for his arrest. TO-
day at the Federal building 1t was said,
however. that nothing was known there
OF any such understanding, and that 40
the bond had been declared forfeited, the
government would proceed to cpllect It
unless the reasons for Powel's failure to
appear for the trial were satisfactory to
tho court. 8 5 ssi@
Under the new warrant issued on Sat,
urday It will be necessary to extradlte
tho prisoner. and this will be done by
Judge Waddill when he comes to Norfolk
next Wednesday. IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
VIRGINIA.
BRIEFS

Especial to The Times Dspatch.)
e ALEXANDRIA,, VA. Dec. 1.-THE an:
nual meeting Of the stockholders of the
5shandard trick f .tr was h,!d here
We're eiected Park Agnew, ~. ". Iiol-
brook Fred 1fertens. William A. Rich
ards, Walter T. Rogers, William T. Wall
ker and Henry r. West.
BRISTOL. VA.-F'ire has been kindicd
in the iron furnace at Embreeville, Tenn,
AM within a few days that plant will be
n ccucing 100 ions OF pig iron daily. The.
week, and will yield LOO tons OF foundry
$ircE per day.
FREDERICKsBUR VA Constable
w G. Bond, OF Orange county. arrested
late Saturday evening George Davenport
and Lewis Davenport. two brothers, aged
81 and q years. on the charge OF being
implicated In the murder OF John Hume,
the vicinity Of Rhoadsville, in Orange
county several weeks ago. The prisoners
" ere taken to Orange Courthouse for
trial. ~ 'i5 IS
~ NEWPORT NEWS, vA.-The Hampton
Roads Railway and Electric Company
ran It's first oar into Old Point yester-
Z y morning The car crossed the trestle.
lar schedule has been maintained. The
terminus Of the line is. at the Sherwood
Hotel The company has been fighting
to get into the government reservation for
two or three years. W
NEWPORT NEWS YA.-The cruiser
San Francisco arrived at Old Point at S
clock this morning from Gibraltar. She
inspection and survey will go aboard her.
and are expected to complete their work
5tlls week. The Monitor Nevada passed
up the roads this morning for Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
END Of ROMANCE
AND EL0PE [: M. Il
Frank w. milford Secures an
Absolute Divorce iii New
port News.
HIS DIVORCED WIFE WEALTHY J I
---.----.-------.- " 4
Went Back to Her Father and
Refused to Live
With Him.
HIS DIVORCED WIFE WEALTHY
,sn.c,,, % The Times pispatch.)

{speciai to The Times Dispatch.)
NEWrC1RT8 NEWS, VA. December 12.--
An absolute divorce granted in the Cor
poratIon Court this morning to Frank
w. Milford from his wife, Preston
Easley Milford, closed q romance which
attracted great deal OF attention
throughout the State several years ago.
The divorce was granted on the ground
of dcsert!on, Attorney e. II. Wells. OF
Manchester, appearing for the plaintlh,
and the defendant not being represented
This suit has been pending for some
time, but the parties interested. With the
assistance OF the, court officers, managed
to keep the secret, and the story DID not
become known until this morning when
the decree was cntered. .4
1t was In the summer OF 1887 that Miss
Nannto Preston Eas!ey, OF South Boston,
Va, eighteen years old. blonde and as
pretty as picture, came to this city on
visit. Mr.. Milford. who was nearly
ten years tho girls senior, was at that
time engaged in the real estate business
here and was prominent In business ana
/ social circles.
1he couple had met before and during
the young lady's visit they became en-
gagged. An elopcment to Washington
followed and after wedding tour, Mr..
and Mrs Frank ". Milford returned TO
the city TO make their home. The fact
hat the young wife was on heress, being
the daughter OF j. w. Easley, Of South
Boston, one OF the wcaithiest men in his
section, and her beauty and talents,
caused her to receive no little atten-
tion in the social world. S.:.. !
For some time all went we'll but az
ter year or two had passed there were
rurnors OF Engagements. In 1907, Mrs.
Mulford went to South Boston to visit
her father and since that time she has
never been seen here. 4.
Soon after his Wife's departure the
5 real estate and insurance firm Of Milford
and Reynolds was dissolved, and Dir.
& Milford went to Richmond to live. He Is
In that city now. being claim agent FOR
The Virginia Passenger and and Power
Company. ssif 4. j.{ 53
IN his bill asking for a divorce, the
plaintn alleges that after leaving him
in 1900 his wife wrote him letter attng
that she would never live with MIN
again. The bill further sots forth that
Mrs Milford is worth $4,000 In addition
10 what she will receive at the death OF
her father.
Salniond james. a mulatto negro
ga FOR. belonging 10 the crew OF the
schooner Joseph B. Thomas. was locked
IN this afternoon on the charge OF mus
tiny. Tho negro Is alleged to have az
saulted one OF the mates. Tho schooner
! Is in por. from Portland to load coal
1 Thc prisoner says he struck the mate in
4 se1f-defensc.
The grand jury in the Corporation
Court returned several indictments to-
day. The case OF G.. e. Vaughan. charged
With criminal assault will not be taken
up for several days on account OF the
absence OF Dr. B. r. Cary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
WEST POINT y. M, G. "A. (,
Preliminary Organization Form
ed-Course Of Lectures.

~ Especial to The Times. Dspatch)
WEST POINT, December l2-For some
time the men OF this town have been
holding prayer meetings In OWENS Hall
every Sunday afternoon, with fine at
tendance looking to the organization OF
Young MEMS Christian Association
yesterday. The organization was per-
fectcd so far MS elccting officers and
appointing committees. The officers arc
as follows: Mr., Robert c.> Garden. pres
ident; Rev, j. r., Cuthriel, vice-presIdent;
Mr.. Clyde, D. Far ges, secretary; Mr.. A. II.
Snltther, treasurer; Messrs, II, !, Lewis.
J, II. Cutlrlel and A, Julian Bagby were
appointed to obtain a charter, There
were between forty and fifty to- join,
The outlook Is bright.
Tho Richmond College faculty have
agreed to give a complimentary course
OF lectures in the Baptist Church here
this session, Professor Foushee gave tho
first, "Pompei," Friday night, Tho house
was crowded.
West Point is wrapped In snow and tho
weather Is very cold. sa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
HAMPDEN-sIDNEY.
Class Orations Comfy Club.
@ Directors Meeting.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
IlANiPDEN- SIDNEY, VA: Dec. 12.-The
regular class ora tons OF the senior class
came of on Saturday afternoon. The
speakers and their subjects were as fol
lows: Mr.. j. G. J effersoi, THE Value OF
a College Educatlon;" Mr.. E. G. Cannon,
f".Raobert BuEns;, Mr.. f. G.; Be ginger,
and waiter Kemper Bocock;" Mr. r. d.
3Bedingcr, }" pportunity-the Ancient Leg
end and the Modern Application" NJ r.
". w. Anderson. Orlglnnt1on of Ideas:.'
Mr.. John Gillian, Forest Fires" Mr.. N
w. sIluykenda all. "A Brief H story Of Gun
POWDER" Mr.. w. 3. McIlwaine, DUTY"
MIRA. P. Scott, paul Kruger:" Mr.. T.
j.. Watkins "Internntionalf Arhitration;''
Mr.. Il. W, Wall. Modern Russia
Some Of the speeches were excellent,
and 1t was most unfortunate that the
:nclemency OF the weather kept many
away.
The directors Of the Comfy Club mot
mite to- draft a constitution for the
club. Another committee was appointed
to look into the advlsnbility Of altering
the interior Of the present building In
order to make It moro suitable for enter
tainments, pending the, erection Of the
contemplated addition. 1t was decided
10 press the work Of raising the necessary
funds for this work. and to continue the
appeal to the alumni
Professor w. II. Whiting acting pres
ident, has returned from. the educational
Mrs e afaaa and alster
Miss Jessie skeen, Of Covlngton, have
been on visit to Major "A. r. Venable.
Mrs. Professor Henry Brock has re-
turned from Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
PRIEST, ALDERMAN GOES
ON A SPEAKING ) } "a TOUR ]
Faculty Will Wear the Gown
on Public 0cca-
sions.
fsnecial TO The Times-Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dlspatcn.)
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA, VA,
Decemb Der 12-Presdent Edwin a. "A der
man Is In Baltimore. where no Went TO
deliver an Inner talk before the
Baltimore Business Mems Union, at the
annual dinner, OF that organization, held
tonight at Hotel Belviderc. To- mOrroW
morning Dr.. Alderman will return to
washington, and at night will hold a con-
ference With some of the promoters Of
the proposed endowment fund for me
University, This conference will be held
Mt MIR. Pages residence. Among those
expected to be present are ex-Secretary
Hilary a. Hilbert and Mr. Robert ~. Pres-
ton, both enthusiastic friends OF the Uni
verslty.
on Wednesday Dr. Alderman goes to
New York, where lraFis hooked to denver
two nddresscs-one on "Wednesday night
before the Southern Society, and the other
on Tuesday, the nth, Mt dinner to be
given at the Waldorf by the New 4orK
Bankers Association.
The president is accompanied by Mrs.
Alderman, and will be absent from the
Uniyersityunti January LIST. The Christ
mas holiday will be spent In New Orleans,
the FORMER home Of Mrs. Alderman,
1t became known Mt the University to-
day that at the inauguration of I'resi-
dent Alderman. in AptIl next, the MEM
lers az tho faculty will appear IN The
gown, which will, In all probabi ty, be
worn on all public occasions, @
II is believed also that at future ooni-
mencemel,ts the members of tho gradu2
ating classes will wear the cap and gown,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13

4 - l.
eastbound train for Richmond. and wher,
within a mile Of this place the buggy
was struck by fast running freight
OF twelve or fifteen feet and dem olist1-
ing tho vehicle. The crossing at which
tho accident occurred Is known as
and Western Railway, and has never
been considered as dangerous to public
way to approaching trains. It Is stated,
however, by Mr.. Jones and his son that
neither heard the customary whistle for
the crossing. and that the first they knew
of the trains approach was the danger
signal given by Succession Of short
blasts from the engine. AZ that tine the
" hen the vehicle was struck the horse had
entirely cleared and was unlnjured.
Mr.. Jones had one rib and his collar
bone broken and was bruised about the
body. His son received no serious Injury.
The wounded man was brought to .,the
Windsor Hotel, In this place. and medical
attention at once given.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13

OF the deep snow. Starting in the Lection
Hill paddock. The club made a apid
detour Of tho estate finishing In full
view OF the spectators. Messrs. J. Hill
Carter and e. "A. b. Portman sustained
falls.
At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs James
x. Maddux. tho hunt club and fully 4
hundred guests RECALLED themselves at
a delightful hunt breakfast. Boot riders
in pink coats gave color to q scene, which
would have made a fine subject for a
hunt picture.
During the remainder OF the month the
hunt club will meet three times a week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
ELECTED DEMOCRAT.
.Colored Man Running in Mock
Election Wins by Big Vote.

Election Wins by Big Vote.
The coorcd population OF Richmond
were determined that they would vote
for a Preslden Of these United States
in spite of the new Constitution. n
Last night the vote was cast at True
Refor,ners Hall for the following candi-
dates: 81 i533:5
Democratic: For President R..5T. Hill !;
for Vice-President, John S. Powell
Republican,: For President. Samuel MILL
Holmes; for Vice. President. Nv. T..
Wright. n 81 X u slS
Populst: For President-Samuel Mill
er; for Vice President, z Claude G. Brown.
Prohibition: For President. Nelson
Williams, Jr,: for Vice President, j. II.
Stokes.
Each voter paid a poll tax OF five cents,
which went to the First African Church.
Excitement ran high, especially when
1t became known that the Democrats
were carrying all before them.
r, r.. Hill, the Democratic nominee,
was declared elected, having received
933 votes.
A. W. Holmes. Republican, received
TIA votes; the Populist candidate re-
ceiycd lO9 and the Prohibition 2o3.
N R. n. Hill is cashier of the True Re-
formers Bank and is popular amongst
the colored population OF Richmond. He
was nominated by Thomas H. Wyatt,
cashier OF the Mechanics Bank, In an
excellent speech.
The First Church. received s9s45 from
the mock election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
I Southern, Medical Colleges.
Y35 fRv Associated Press,

5i (By Associated .Presa)
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, December 12.--
The Southern Medical College Associa-
4 ton. composed OF a majority, OF tho med
ical colleges Of the South, met here to-
day In annual convention. Twenty coli
leges were represent ed. The first sessio
was consumed In listening to committee
reports and addresses. The most impor-
tant matter to be considered is to fix
the educational requirements OF students
applying for admission to medical coli
legcs.
The annual convention Of the Southern
Surgical and Gynecological Association
will begin its sessions here. These will
last three days K, e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
Bad son and Good Mother.

------- - '7
Breedlovo, colored. aged fifteen. employed
as porter BY Mr.. Lawrence G. Inglc. jews
eIer.5 relieved his safe Of little over one
hundred dollars In cash and checks. to-
he daytime. He bought several guns,
some clothing and other goods from mer-
chants and distributed the balance among
boy friends. Breedloves mother looked
into tho matter and reported it.
Nearly all OF the goods and money have
been recovered and the boy sent on to
very much Disguised at her sons act, as
all OF her other children have good rep
sutatlons. f5@E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
Columbia Affairs.

Especial to The Tmes-Dispatch.)
!.5 COLUMBIA, VA, Dec. 12.-Ar. Irving
Baker, OF Cumberland county, who re-
Gently returned from Canada, got a fall
from a wagon q few days since, by which
he received q. severe scalp wound. Dr..
Nelson treated the injury. and MIR. Baker
Is now comfortable. "A
"A q large lot OF poplar was recently
shipped from here to be used in making
Apaper. The excellent condition OF the
roads until the recent snow made the
hauling an easy matter, and the. poplar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
Fire in South Boston,
Especial to The Times-Dispa tch.)

Especial to The lmes-DIspa tch.1
SOUTH BOSTON. VA. Dec H.-The
large grocery store occupied by D.
Terry caught IRE this NOR ning about 8
O'Clock and promised to be quite a big
connagration but for the prompt action
of the fire department.. Tho block OF
buildings is owned BY Nmondson and
dry goods store. while above is a large
hotel. Loss is about s, 500 on stock and
building, covered by insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
Clark-Gosso,n,

(Special to Tho Witness Dlspatch.)
FRi1DERl cISSBIil}G VA Dec. H.
Mir. Sidney Il. CLARK and Miss Ella Cos
Both Both, OF Prince William county.Swere, mar,
rled few days ago at Antioch Baptist
Church, In that county, Rev, ", g Love
omcat!ng. Miss RUN paylse or LA, hal 81
Gossom hest man. The ushers were
Messrs. John Gosson, Herman Shirley,
Randolph Smith s.Sl French Davis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
Nine Gold Rings Stolen.

a colored servant girl named Fannie
locked In in the Second Police Station
on the charge Of stealing, nine gold rings,
one gold watch. one gold medal and a
$50 gold piece. belonging to Mrs. Lillian
Is put down "a t 500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
"A Prominent Man Of Buclsing.
~ ham Seriously Injured.

(specinl to The Times -DlspatehD
3 y F,ARAlNlLltII;; Y.A., Dec. ls.-,Nh!!e on,
noon. Mr.. Z: d. Jones, a prominent citi-
zen Of buckingham county, and his son,
Mr.. Louis p. Jones, Jr,lmet with an tacck
Their lives, As II was. The old gentleman
was quite seriously injured. TheyRwere
In . buggy coming to town to take the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
FIRE IN LYNCHBURG.
Elegant Residence Of Mrs. Nc:
Mahon DESTROYED.
3 lspecinl to The Times plspatch-l

Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch-) a ~
~ LYNCHBURG. VA.,f Dec. l2---'rhe pretty
residence belonging to Mrs. NJ. v. Nc
Ii Ma hon. situated near the Virginia Chris
tian College. In West Lynchburg, was de-
with most OF Its contents. The fire start
ed when the family was absent from
+ home by a live coal falling from a CRATE.
to stop the fire with a bucket brigade.
but tho blaze had too much Of start
The loss Is about SIS, 600, with SIS, 900 in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
5WARRENTON HUNT CLUB
a Lively Run in the Snow and
an Elegant Breakfast.

Especial to Tho Time s. DIspatch.)
NVARRENTON.t VA. December H.
The NYnrrcnton Hunt Club had lively
& run over the Lection Hill farm this az
3tcrnoon. The pack and the fox for the
occasion being dispensed with on account
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13
lar Ting,

results In the Quick relief OF
PAIN-whether caused BY local
injuries, or disorder Of any OF
tho internal organs are oh.
tanned BY using H :Il]ll.[ll-
WIZARD OIL.
Some Of the pains which II
most promptly and successfully
cures, are rheumatllsm, nearal'
gia, headache, earache, tooth
ache, sprains, burns, scalds,
cuts, collie, etc.
This great curative medicine
is 8 pleasant, safe, and certain
remedy for internal and exter.
nal use, which never falls to
relieve and cure. Nothing else
likeit. Atdruggists. Price Soc
and s1.00. Fully guaranteed.
Sold and recommended by
All Dr. ug|gis't|.S''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-13

Especial to The Times ispatch.)
PETERSBURG. VA. December 12-
Mr.. Thomas Jefferson Clarke. the son
OF a Revolutionary soldier, was stricken
with apoplexy this morning In the office
OF the Imperial HOTEL but has slightly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-20
Plan: For Automobile Mountain
Climbing Contest for Next
Summer Perfected.
TROUBLE TO OBTAIN ROAD
Difficulties However, Nearly
Overcome, and Auto Ficnds
Are Highly EIated at Pro-
spect of Fine Ride.

New York, March 19.--Plans are
gradually being perfected for the
great automobile hill climbing contest
this summer up Mount Washington. I'M
the White mountains. The main diff
Guilty has been to get permission to
use the mountain road for such pur-
pose. Negotiations to this end have
practically been closed.
The present intention is to hold the
contest during the latter part OF June
or early in July The start viii be
made near the foot Of the mountain
and the contest which win virtually
be an endurance test, win last two
days. The machines, with their oper-
ators. will rendezvous at one Of the
hotels near the middle Of the noun
tain, and only those vehicles that have
come up to required standard will
be allowed to continue on the second
and deciding day Of the ascent. The
test win be one of the most ambitious
yet attempted by automobilists.