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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

''velI." sayss I. ''you see der female
in ffondt uf me refoos to remoof her
sombino. ind all I see uf you und
Chin Mccormick vos der nois you
make ven you soak him on der neck"
t+Too badt" sayss Chon L. You
come yet again allretty, und dake a
seadt on der chandler, we're you can
see der whole works. IF any vomans
nit a skinny neck und a larche hat
tryes to gedt in frondt uf you. kick
her on der chaw, und I will pay der
egspenses.' Tanks, Says I, ind
der Incidental vas closed.
Den We talk fer kvite a vile abOudt
der vedder und der onion crop. After
vile say: "Chon l., I hear you say
some chokes ofer dere, vot hadt
viskers, long, blue yiskers on dem. -
I hearss Chon L. chuckle in his night
gown pefore he anser. MY tear Hans,
can egspIain dose. Id ISIS dis way:
SeferaI years. ago, dem chokes vas
new. So was I Der peoples like to
remember me es vas den. vich, uf I
do say id myselluf, vas der whole ting
in my line. So vas dem chokes in DER
line. We ISIS gedding oldt togedder,
vich iss fitness. fer uf I spring new
choke der peoples say. look vot Chon
L. sviped from der den-cendt teater.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19
]. G. NYorsMick Promoted.

Manhattan. Kas., Dec. 81. G. Wors-
wick has been appointed lieutenant in
the regular army He graduated last
spring from the state agricultural col
lege, where he was captain in the cadet
battalion. College graduates are required
to take only physical examinations. The
appointment was made upon recommen-
dalton of Capt P. N. Shaffer, OF the reg
ular army, and instructor OF military
science at the college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Goodrich will join them the last of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Foote and Mrs
Charles Yedder of Adrian, Michigan, are
guests of Mrs. George D. Lyle.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. George of Ell Paso.
Texas. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Crawford.
arrived today to visit her brother, Mr..
Z. W. Tatman and her aunt, Mrs
Thomas S. Lyon. for the Christmas va
cation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Nod changing der supchect, but vot do
you tink uf Chin? ?"
Chin" Says I, looks to me like
he could chase rings aroundt you ind
hidt you four times on der hip poclxedt
vile you vas feeling for him. but he ISIS
too much uf chendleman to do i'd
He ISIS also too much uf chendleman
to stand sdill und let you wallop him
on der collar bone, vich would be
fatal -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Kansas City. Kas.. Dec 19--The jury
in the case of. L D. Hampton, who IS
accused of operating a joint at 731 Min
nesota avenue. in this city, had not
agreed upon a verdict at O'Clock last
night and Judge Holt excused the mem
bers until today. The jury had then
been out hve and a half hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Grove. and Mr.. Robert NJ. Sutton of
Wichita Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Leeman
will come from Council Grove to at
tend their daughters wedding which
will take place at half after 9 o'clock.
Miss May Courtney and Miss Alta
Bell will give party for Miss Leeman
Wednesday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19
StatUarY

Terra Gotta Fig
urges busts, vases
and jars; rarely
artistic effects, at
very Special Reduc-
tions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

GI giving the 1ull uESL name OF wv
initials. with all proper names. Items
must be accompanied by The name anu
published-1
Governor and Mrs. Hoch will enter
tain the children of the Redden mis-
sion conducted by the First Presby-
terrain church al the corner of First
and Monroe streets on the afternoon
OF Christmas day at the Governors
House. The party viii include the
girls Of the mission sewing class and
the boys of the Boys club and their
teachers.
Yesterday afternoon the Mission
WOmen's club was taken through the
state house by Mrs. S. S. Estey and
Mrs Noble Prentis and presented to
the governor and the other state Of
ficers- The party visited the State
Historical society museum and other
points of interest in the capitol Mrs.
Hoch met the party by appointment
in the governors office.
Mr.. Paul Walker and Mr.. Thomas
J.. King entertained Mr. Robert Eide
son, MI Frank ]. Mcintyre and Mr.
Sidney AinswOrth at supper at the
Eiks club after the performance of
Strongheart at the Grand last night.
Miss Findlay and Miss Amanda
Findlay viii give a small dinner to-
night at their home, 522 West street
for Miss Ella Barclay of Sioux City.
Iowa, who is the guest of Mrs
Thomas Roope.
Among those who attended the
taeky party in costume given by the
Ohio club last evening were Mrs. O.
3. Martin, Mrs. Fred Snow, Miss Belle
Ward, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Martin
Mrs Esther Youngs Miss Mabel
FOUGHT. Mrs. T. J. Wilmer. Mr.. Proc
tor FOUGHT and Miss Agnes Hanning-
ham. very enjoyable programme
was given by Miss Hanningham and
the South African Ministries.
Miss Nora Spencer will be the host
ess at a o'clock dinner tonight for
Miss Ella Fuller and Mr.. Claire Stew
ems. whose wedding will take place
during the holidays. The other guests
will be Miss Jennie Wells. Miss Title
Wedding. Miss Mary Fisher, Miss
Maud McMurtrie Miss Shirley King
Mr.. Harry HOIbert of Kansas City, Mr..
Will Lovitt, Mr.. Harry Adams and Mr..
Elgfe Bratton. The table will be dec
GRATED with American Beauty roses.
Mr. and Mrs. A H. Purdy's guests
at evening cards Monday included the
members of the Ideal High Five club
and their husbands, who are Mr. and
Mrs Harry F. Guthrie, DR.. and Mrs.
f. E. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs julius
Snatunger. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry W Ham
mack. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strawn.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Robinson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlton Sawin, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank LagerstrOm, Mr.. and Mrs Jay
Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. A T. Lucas, Mr..
and Mrs. ". P. Hemphill. Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Nichols, Mrs. J. S. Sproat and
Mrs. Mollie Radcliffe.
A Christmas eve. vveddine- 70 he eeIe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

valfe. IF id vas tied down, I would
busd Chin like a watermelon ven I
soak him
oh sayss I, und der batteries in
der wireless purn oudt, und I button i'd
oop fer der night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

You hat named der anser" Says
Chon L Der kid could gedt away
from me uf id vas nod agensd der
contract but he ISIS a goot poy nit der
mits, und uf I vas ten years younger
der pair uf us would be wort sigs dol
lars a seat to look ad.
But here I trowed der switch und
wrecked Chon L. on der kvesdion:
"Chon, w do you make dot nois
like a gees ven you swap wallops nit
Chin? Iss id pecaus you ISIS oldt?"
Nod any" sayss Chon L., indig-
naciouslv. DOT ISIS chusd to ledt der
beopIes know dot I hat some steam
Iefd ofer alder delifering der punch.
Dot vich you heard vas der skafedy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19
Waste Baskets

japanese Baskets
in many colored pat
terns-n1ost pleasing
and useful gifts, csc,
s5c, $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19
@9 go 81 a. 500
!

People sending items to this department
OF The State Journal viii confer a favor
by giving the full first name or two
initials. with all proper names. Items
must be accompanied by The name ana
published.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

A Christmas eve wedding to be cele-
brated at the home Of the brides uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Courtney,
612 Topeka avenue. win be that of Miss
Beulah Leeman. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles NJ. Leeman of Council
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Lads wonder
full Partisan in
vention, Flying
Airships, a source
of delight to the
whole family only
25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19
Japanese
Lamp Shades

Genuine japanese
work, very quaint
designs, in rich col
orings, $3.50 toS3.5O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Mr. Paul Walker and Mr.. Thomas
i. King entertained Mr.. Robert Eide
son, Mr.. Frank J. Mcintyre and Mr..
Sidney Ainsworth at supper at the
Eiks' club after the performance of
Strongheart at the Grand last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-19

Miss Findlay and Miss Amanda
Findlay viii give a small dinner to-
night at their home, 522 West street
for Miss Ella Barclay of Sioux City.
Iowa, who is the guest of Mrs
Thomas Roope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

The following letter is only one of
many thousands which are on file in
the Pinkham Office, and go TO prove
beyond question that Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound must be a
remedy of great merit, otherwise il
could not produce such marvellous re-
suits among sick and ailipg women.
Dear Mrs, Pinkham:-
About nine months ago was great suf.
fere- with womb trouble. which caused me
severe pain extreme nervousness and FIRE.
quent headaches, from which the doctor
failed 20 relieve me tried Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and within a
short time felt better, and after taking five
bottles Of IL | was entirely cured. therefore
heartily recommend your Compound as a
splendid uterine tonic. IL makes the monthly
periods regular and without pain and what
a blessing IL is to find such n remedy after so
inany doctors fail 10 help You | am pleased
10 recommend II 10 all suffering women
Mrs. sara Wilson, 81 East 81 Street, Cincin.
Npti, Ohio,
IL you have suppressed or painful
menstruation, weakness of the stom-
ach, indigestion, bloating, leucorrhpa,
flooding. nervous prostration, dizzi-
ness, faintness, "don't-care and
want-to- be-left- alone feeling. ex-
citability, backache or the blues, these
are sure indications Of female weak
ness, some arrangement of the uterus
or ovarian trouble In such cases there
is one tired and true remedy-Lydia
l.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

Reilly. commanding. 40 men"
Company A. Providence, Capt. Francis
Cannon, commanding, officers and %
men.
Company C. Riverpoint. Capt. John F.
Farrell. commanding, 43 men.
SECOND BATTALION.
Mai Thomas F McGll, commanding.
Company B. Providence, lst Lieut.John p.
Feeley. commanding, ? officers. 30 men,
Company II. Providence. Lieut.. Joseph
Jackvitz. commanding. IS men.
Company f. Providence. Capt Thomas f.
Gallagher, commanding, 3 officers, 40
men.
Third Division r. l. Naval Battalion,
Providence Lieut. s. Rowland Pitman,
commanding officers. 40 men.
Hospital Corps, Providence. Capt. NJ II.
Merchant commanding, 3 officers, p
men
Battery A. Light Artillery. Providence,
Capt. Charles H. Weaver. commanding
officers. Is men.
First Machine Gun Battery, Providence,
Capt. f. Merle Bixby. commanding, 4
officers. 80 men.
Troop b. First Battalion Cavalry, Provi-
dence. Capt John j. Richards, COM
mandlng, officers, AZ men.
SECOND DIVISION
Hibernian Fife and Drum Band.
Third Regiment. Irish Volunteers. Gel.
Peter f. Bowen commanding.
Stan.
FIRST BATTALION.
Maj. James Nolan, commanding.
Company B. Capt Edward Foley 30 men.
Company L, Capt. Francis Traynor, 90
Company c, Capt. b. j. oConnor, 80
men.
Company F. Capt. Thomas Shaw, 80 men.
Hibernian Rifles. Company A, Capt Jo-
seph Coleman, 30 men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC
RoADs.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the construction OF
n section OF State highway in the town
OF Westerly, about $3.50 feet in lenth; a
section of State highway in the town or
Coventry, about $3.50 feet IN length'
section OF state highway in the town OF
Bristol about $500 feet In length; sec
ton OF State highway in the town Of
jamestown, about 2640 feet In length; a
section OF state highway In the town OF
Little Compton, about 2640 feet In length (;
a section OF State highway In the town OF
Glocester, about 5000 feet In length; sec
tion OF state highway in the town of
Johnston. 1860 feet in length will be re-
ceived by the State Board If Public
Roads at its office, State f-ouse. Provi-
dence. r. l.. until u M, on WEDNES,
DAY, July u, 1906, at which time ana
place they will be publicly opened and
Bids must he made upon blanks to be
furnished by the Board
No bids will be received unless accom-
pained by a certified check for the sum
OF s2Oo, payable TO the State OF Rhode
The Board reserves the rights to reject
any and all bids. and TO give preference
10 towns or cities I'm accordance with sec
tion No. 5 of chapter 9S2 Of the Public
plans. specifications and drawings may
be examined at the office of the state
House Providence. r. l., on and after
WEDNESDAY, the 5th day OF July.
every week day, between the hours OF 10
a. m. and p. m, excepting Saturdays
JOHN II. EDWARDS.
ROBERT r.. TREAT.
FREDERICK T.. PERKINS,
WILLIAM G. PECKHAM,
JOHN +. RICHMOND,
State Board OF Public Roads.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
ELECTRIC FLOATS
IN NOVEL PARADE

:.3e.:%:
Countries"
which and fur
nied
of the
Thron
passing
trnin trouble over in tel o
o
&
superior
6 %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

lowest Rates 10 Denver, Colorado sprInos
and Pueblo and Return Via the Nickel
plate Road.
Account the Epworth league and Eagles
For rates. dates on which
tickets are sold. return limits and full
information regarding routes. sleepers,
etc. write l.. i. Burgess. n. T. p. A.
Old South Bldg. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

The Teachers Institute Tour 10 Old
Orchard Beach. Maine. will be one of
the most interesting FOR many years. Party
will leave Union station. Providence
l0:07a a. m. Monday. July 10. arriving
old Orchard at 5 o'clock p m Price for
the week all travelling and hotel expenses
paid &i55 so Accommodations for 500
Secure your tickets OF J. u. Hall. News
Office. corner Washington and Mathewson
streets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES

Box 1882, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
ITS MERIT Is PROVED
RECORD OF A GREAT MEDICINE
Prominent Cincinnati Woman Tells
How Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Completely Cured Her.

The great good Lydia f. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound is doing among
the women of America is attracting
the attention of many of our leading
scientists, and thinking people gener.
allv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS AND
PROPERTY OWNERS.

The Citizens Concrete Co. is now pre-
pared to do Asphalt. Concrete and Grano-
lithic walks, Gravel Roofing, Curbing,
lock and Cobble Stone Paving. We have
laid the NEW PATENT GRANOLlTHlC
throughout the United States and guaran-
tee YOU will save money by having these
walks laid These walks are known for
their beauty and durability and can be
laid I'm any color desired. Mill floors and
cellars made water tight Satisfaction
guaranteed and all orders promptly at
tended to- We thank you for your pa
tronage i'm the past and hope for a con-
tinuance OF same
CITIZENS CONCRETE CO, u. Il. Grady
q Co, 70 Westminster St. Rooms 2 26.
TeiephonesAOffi zoos. Residence eos L.
West. Yard 247S-4 Union. Branch Office
First Street Fulton. n. Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN The
NEWS

ic. per word FIRST insertion: kc. repeat:
iwk. Sc. per word: 2 wks. &c per word;
swks &c. per word: limo. Sc. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
The Weather

UNIVERSITY HALL,
BROWN UNIVERSITY. I
FORECAST:
From p. m. Wednesday 70 s p.
m. Thursday. For Providence and (
vicinity: Fair tonight and Thurs :
) day. 4
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01

Tho Crowley Signal evidently
Is no admirer of the kind o. q
farmer that has q Sweet" tooth
for canned goods, as witness:
No, my son, the tin can farmer
is no relation 10 the tin horn
sport. The tin horn sport
preys ON the easy Marks"
while the tin can farmer is q
good thing for everybody.
You can always tell him by his
looks, for he lives on canned
vegetables, packed eggs, Oleo-
margarine and Kansas City SOW
belly, and he carries q 81 -opener
instead of a jack.knife.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
IAaHtar ~ faoeoHajev.

He-I suppose you hold that . man
should never deceive his wife!
ehs-Oh. no: I wouldn't 20 - far
a. that. How would It be possible
for the average man to get . wife II
he didn't deceive her?-Boston Trans
cr:pt.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01

Comment on Existing Tkines.
Barnes-Howes was quite indignant
when he heard what you YER about.
He says you can't make a fool Of him.
Shedd-Of course not; but l can d.,
rect public attention to what Is al.
ready in existence.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
Modern Recess.

Modern Recess.
Have you practiced on the piano!"
"Yes, mother"
And read Prof. Simson's lecture on
Greek art?"
"Yes, mother"
And studied your ~calculus!"
Eyes, mother"
Then you may go ort and play for
ten minutes. Life.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
Just . RNere lnciecnt.

Manager-Well. I've engaged all the
specfalties for new musical COM
edy. the scenery is done and the music
is about c:ctshed.
Author-All right. I'll dep you a
postal with the 1ibretto on 1t tc-..or-
r0w.-Philadelrhia Bulletin.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01

What you want to do" said the
old delinquent to the new editor, 'is
to roll up your sleeves and shake EN-
ur!"
mo need to do that" replied the
editor. for there's chills enough in
this town to shake the world!"-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
lksWoushy vjow.

Say, colooel." said the yoaag Aaa
with the popes, n sse that avn ooutA
they are AnA1nG snakes n eaboaoe."
"You don't nay. ssh!" replied the
surprised colonel. Who II II that
has invented . way Of distilling cab
bage?'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
More Haste.

Briggs-l e that while young Ffd-
dleback was clipping with Miss Red
bud her father overlook them.
Griggs-Didnt he use the automo-
bile?
EriggseOh. yes: but the old man
could walk faster.-Collier's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
Feminine Charity.

Feminine Charity.
He-Miss Dimpleton has teeth lihe
pearls.
0he-That probably accounts for Il.
He-Accounts for What3
She-The fact that she 10 dumb %
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01

Shay" began the loquacious party
who had been trying to assume more
than hfs share q liquid trouble. "I've
(hic) got . the'ry bout (hic> whaxzer
matter"
To the station house with your the
ory." Interrupted the policeman. a. he
gathered him In. Its your condition
that conffouts me-"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01

DO you believe" queried the maid.
that suffering and severe trials puri-
~ the character!"
Certainly" replied the odd bache-
Tor. i've heard Of several cases
where men we're reformed by getting
married"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01

Cut on At Bargain Rates.
Percy-Young Rapidgait had hard
luck. He was disinherited recently.
Harold-Cut OF without q dollar.
chi
Herey-No: his mother did the dis-
inAerting. He was cut on with 50
cents-Pittsburg Post.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-01
Same Old surprlss.

OauyO OSU UvpVVS0.
Some men nsyer learn By expert
ence."
That's true" answered young Mr..
Tcrkins. Charley = Just n much
surprised every time he loses at the
races = II It had never happened BE-
lore"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-29
RAILROAD MEN KILLED.
-Four Subordinate Pennsylvania Roai
Officials Dead.

Philadelphia, Sept. ga rear-end
collision Monday between the east
bound New York limited express from
ST. Louis and local passenger train,
which was standing at the Paoli sta
ton OF the Pennsylvania railroad, 10
miles west Of this city, resulted in tho
death of five men and the injuring OF
more than twenty others.
The dead are: Frank A. Brastow Of
Haverford, a suburb OF this city; gen
eral agent at Philadelphia Of the
Safety Heating & Lighting Co., and a
distant relative by marriage of w. w.
Atterbury, general manager OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
George M. Pennypacker, Philadel-
phia, foreman Of car inspectors in the
West Philadelphia yards.
8. S. Walton, Altoona, Pa, steam
heat inspector at the Altoona shops Of
the Pennsylvania railroad y
Richard Y. Garland, Narbetth, a
suburb of this city, general foreman
Of West Philadelphia shops of the
Pennsylvania railroad.
Carl Dunhaur, Philadelphia, a rail
road employee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-29
ROADMAKING ADVICE
c. M. HANNA TELLS HOW TO OBJ
TAIN GOOD HIGHWAYS.

He Says Town and County should
Join In Every Effort For Better
ment of Roads - shows How the
State Can Assist and Profit Greatly.
I do not come to you to talk of the
value of good roads or to say beautiful
things about them, but to tell you how
they are to be had, said g. M. Hanna
in an address before the farmers in
stitute held In Livingston county, Ky.
When building of any kind is contem-
plated the first thing that demands at
tention is where is the money to come
from; who must pay for it? l answer,
all who are benefited by it, the pro
Queer and consumer alike. Hence,
town and County should join in every
effort for the betterment of roads.
/ will prove by figures taken from
the auditors report that the state can
assist the counties in road building and
be greatly profited thereby. While l
will not argue the question at length,
I believe the national government
should aid In road building. The
Brownlow bill now before congress is
admirably adapted to accomplish good
to the whole nation. If some plan
could be put in operation by which the
could join In building good roads ev.
erywhere, 1t would not cost anybody
anything. The increased prosperity re.
sulting to the nation would enable IL
with ease to pay its part. The increase
in taxable value Of property would en-
able the state and county to pay their
part without increasing the rate. The
increase in money value and utility of
farms will always pay back to the
farmer In time his cost in building the
part Of the road falling to his lot
In proof OF the proposition that II
would not cost the nation, state. county
and locality anything to brSd good
roads, recall that more than hum
dred years ago Napoleon the Great
commenced building good roads In
France, and the work was kept up
until, under Napoleon III, they were
brought to a very high degree Of
perfection. The primary object was
zation Of army and collecting Of sup
plies more rapid. When they proved
Intellectual In her war with Germany,
which resulted In great loss Of territory
and enormous debt, the good roads Of
France enabled her farmers and mer-
chants to assume the debt, while we of
the United States had to go abroad for
the money to pay for one great war,
as we had no important good roads.
Eighty years ago the state of Ken
lucky, under the leadership of the
great Henry Clay, undertook to assist
in building roads. A splendid road was