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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-07
THE ADVENTURES OF A LUMP OF,
COAL.

Il
was planted in the spring hun
dreds OF years ago. grew to be
beautiful tall pine. I had many sisters
ard brothers that lived In the same
wood lived. When was about a
hundred years OF age commenced to
bend over and decay. At last thought
/ would live no Longer. Then went to
sleep and never woke until I felt
some one picking on me and my COM
panions. Then we awoke, and we We're
picked up and carried to large place
called the coal mill Then was taken
out Of that thing and we We're nearly
dead but I thought l could hold out
After was taken out of that thing
I was put in large thing with many
companions. We stayed in there little
While, and that thing commenced to
move. l was at the bottom. and that
thing went SO fast one or two OF my
companions fell out on the ground,
and rs we laid there an old darkey
came along and picked us up and car
ried us to her home. and put us in a
hot thing, and that was the last Of us.
CHAUNCEY CHRISTIAN. &
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THE DEAD.

How peacefully they sieep--the dead!
Each shrouded in their narrow bed;
And free from this worlds weary care
They lie at rest, no cross to bear.
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I was sorry not to see the Georgia
Building, but it closed as I got there.
AI4DNVYTH ROGERS.
512 West Grace Street. Richmond, Va.
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Dear Editor.-Inclosed Is drawing for our.
Fourth OF July Page. I hope that mine
may be among the other drawings for the
T. d. c. c., as I have taken long time
to draw It. ] intended writing you nice.
long letter this time, but I have been slck
and my heada ches. SO trust you will ex-
cuse me. Hoping success to the club, and
hoping that I may be one of the lucky ones.
remain your Interested member,
ANNE r. &BARIkSDALE.S 81
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I have been here for exactly two
weeks. a few days ago Miles Shipman
brought two kittens here, and we sent
them 10 Richmond 10 Uncle Carey
Cabell His cook named one annie
and one "Soners' Friday Miles
brought two more. / kept those
Miles had killed the cat, My grand
mother had given me. a cat SO 1 took
them and shut them ina box, SO they
would get used to each other lney
did and this morning they certainly
did look cute,
II must close now, SO good-by
Your new member,
LUCY G. ROLLER,
Gagged eight years,) r
Shlpmun, Nelson county, Va.
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Puzzle Department.
Answers to Puzzles.

To Jumhled Flowers: /. Violet. 2. Rose
3, Geraninr11. 4. Larkspur. S. Marigold. G.
Hyacinth. Z, Dandeon s, Aster. 8, Lilac
TO-. Hollyhock.
Lawrenceviie. Va MARY N. HICKS.
TO Omission Puzzle: Hugh. Eunice. use
Yukon. Yucatnn. Utica. Utah. adieu, Europe
Eureka, youth, Ural, emu Eunice. Hugh
unique, usual, curfew. statue, avenue yew
YOU euiogy. Tule. unite, hew.
Cismont, Va. MILDRED p. LEWIS. =
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Dear Editor.--,I have Just split. some ink
on the floor, which made Very ugly spot,
but hope II my drawings or my letter are
published they VIII mol appear so ugly as
this u am very glad that dewborries have
gotten rioe, for I am SO Very fond Of them.
Our mniberries ara also ripe, and We have a
good time up the tree eating them Pattis
Prince Gertrude and myself are going down
tho country next Sunday 10 stay for a week.
We expect TO have q good time, so ! Will
write YOU about Il whsn}I get back.
Your fond friend,
EVELYN TURNBULII 81
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conAL.z

Sailor. sailor, come ashore,
A What have you brought for me?
Red coral. blue coral
9 Coral from the sea.
Now, did you dig 1T from tho ground,
Or pluck IT from aitree?
Feeble insects made !
In ths stormy sea,
selented by CHARLES NyALTHALI4,
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Dear Editor.-I received the beautiful
bad "a some time ago, and think It is per-
fectly lovely I thank you so much for It
/ wanted to write before nov, but Just
haven't had time 1nclosed You Will hnd q
story called "Dolly's Queer Name which q
hope to see in print Good-by, from your
new' ,nen,l,er. LILA BASS.
Acca stock Farm, Honrlco county.
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Dear Edtor.-Some weeks ago you wrote
mo for my picture for the T, D. C. q. had
had no pictures taken Dipce was n baby.
so at once tried 10 get one. After sew
Seral vain attempts got one, which Is
prizes and gold medal since have been
a momber of the Y, D, q, a.. all of which
Prize very much, shall Try TO send YOU
some drawings soon. for II has been soms
time since sent any, Hoping 10 see my,
picture published soon, remain your mem.
Der, JOHN II, MARTIN s43
NpnNnrlN. Y 49,
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And so In peace And rest they lie,
AS months and years go drifting by.
They lie asleep, all free from pain.
While friends they sigh for them IN
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Dear Editor.--Many thanks for the lovely
prizo you sent mo. and was very much
surprised to get It. too. I enjoy reading
the II. ID. c. c. Page very much. FOR there
are always such nice letters and stories In
It, I am sending you another story. which
hope is good enough to print. u
GRACE FOXEN.SA
Mission Canon. Santa Barbara. Cal, n.
ID. No g.
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Dear Edttor,--1 was delighted to SEQ my
name among the prize winners In the suns
days issue, June 9th. haven't received
my prize yet, but expect 1t every mall
think our page improves all tho time. and
| am very proud to be m mber OF the T. 3
d. C. c. think 1t would be fine to have
Jamestown page. With best wishes. from
your member, "a "
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o Floyd ae' Va. ANNA HOWARD LAWSON.

Dear Editor.-1 reckon you will be SUR
from Richmond, but am spending my
vacation at my grandma's. Inclosed find
drawing entitled ''The Pride OF the Barns
yard, l enjoy reading the T.. D. c. g,
and am glad became member. am.
your friend. q, :,
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tread,
With weary feet to earn their bread,
And some loved one of those now gone
Must struggle hard to keep from
wrong; ms
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Dear Editor,--I have received my badge
and think 1t beautiful. ! send two draw
i,,gs. which 1 hope to see in print One Is
an Elephant" and the other is the
3..IIappys'' hope AR Waste Basket won't
swallow me. I will close. I remain your
true member.
turnover, va. BLANCHE ANTHONY.
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ponr Editor.--It has boen some time since
I sent you drawing or story. have been
having examinations at my school and have
not had time TO draw. but 1t is all over with
now. and am looking forward to happy
vacation ! will try and send You story
or drawing every week II possible, You
viii find Enclosed conversation between .
dog and cat which hope to see published
in your paper With love toS all the mem
bers, remain your true member.
ALPHA CLEMENTS.
3 sac Twenty-slxth Street. Newport News.
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While they that sleep that dreamless

Lie in their graves. no care to keep,
And stars they shine, then fade away
When gently dawns another day.
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Dear Editor.-I have not seen the T. ..
C. C., Page since last year. and suppose Il
has greatly improved. am contributor
to this pasb, and won the gold medal In the
Memorial Day contest In May. 1905. I
now submit one OF my drawings. and hope
1T will be available for publication With
many thanks for past faHors. II remain,
Yours truly, ROSA DAVIS
100 70 Seynnty-fourth Street, News Y ork.
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Dear Editor,--I have not vet received my
badge. but hope will soon. I am sending
YOU q story for tho Fourth of July Page.
1 hope the page will DO as pretty as tho
Confederate Page was. am not going to
write very much. did not see my ieuers
or story in the paper. so will try again.
From your new member.
NABcJyERJTE3 DUDLEY fs
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Dear Editor-I was 80 glad to see had
won n prize, and am waiting anxlousiy to
see 1t. inclosa q drawing. which hope is
good enough for tho T. D. G. c. Page.
think Julian Baber draws sp1endidly. Would
YOU mind sending mo another badger
Yours sincerely {tgts
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Norwood. Va.
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Dear Editor.--We write to thank you for
the darling little pins you sent US. Please
excuse us for not writing sooner. We will
try to be more regular now the.t school and
music have stopped IncloRed find things
from each OF us, which we hope will escape
the waste basket Thanking you again for
tho pins. we are your members,
JULIA AND VIRGINIA ALLEN
F. s.--we are quite ashamed OF not
writing sooner. but will do better hereafter
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Dear 1cditor.--I thought would drop ynu
a few lines to let you know that want
to become a member OF your club. and In
closed you will find story and q drawing
from my sister and myself. which I hope
will escape the waste basket. 1.read tthe
Children,s Page every Sunday. Hoping to-
receive the badge as soon as convenient. We
remain. yours truly. 49, & u
WILLIE AND MAMIE CRAVEN.
1907 Venable Street. Richmond. va. 4
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SAVED ny HER OWN FATHER.

n. RAYMOND NuGENr
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MY KITTENS.

Composed by AMANDA CORD ES. f
No. 1b12 West Avenue. city.
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My rip to Jamestown
"a True story.)l

i. AE IA 'lTub SlOTy.J
have just come from the exposi-
ton. had real nice time. arrived
at Newport News at 1890. We took the
boat and went to Jamestown. After
we got there we took the car to the
Exposition Grounds.
We first went to the State exhibit.
Then we ate our lunch, and after that
we went to the Massachusetts Building,
then to the New York, to the Vir-
Sinla, the New jersey. the North Caro-
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MY KITTEN.
LIlninn CLAW,

ALPF1IA CLEMENTS
'842 26th Street, Newport News, Va.
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While friends with ceaseless toll must
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SALL1E w. REAMEY. =
1S3 S. Main Street. Danvllle. Va.
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''ui '''''" cARRlNaroN cALLAwAY.
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MEDA.1sTs FOR JUNE.

Yours as always.
THE EDITOR
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RAYMOND GoDsEY PERKINsON.
r. U. u. No. 8, Richmond, Va.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06

Mele got the $35 in the 18th
race. a hall mile dash running, for
ponies l4:2 or under Don got
second place. Kaanapali, Euradius,
and Gray Ghost were also entered.
Time Sc
In the 14th race of one half mile
dash there were 4 entries. Kaa-
napall won the $40. Nancy, Don
and Watermelon also entered. Time
So 3-5.
The Consolation purse OF $50
was taken by Lau Liilii, with Gray
Ghost second and Black Bess third.
Time 1853 2-5.
A match race between Cyclone
and Faro Bank was won by the
former.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06
Banks Pay Dividends.

Fifteen months ago the Lahaina
National Bank Of Lahaina opened its
doors for business. The prosperity
of the institution was assued from
the first and this month 1t will pay
three per cent dividends and will
continue to be dividend paying in
stitution indefinitely.
1t has not only been financial
success from the first but has been
found of great convenience to the
business public of Lahaina.
The First National Bank of Wal
luku considered the parent bank of
Maui has been under the same
management and controll since its
organiza tion and while paying o sub.
stantial dividend for years it has ac.
cumulated a surplus of over fifty per
cent Of Its capitalization,
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06
STEAM PLOW BLOWS UP.

Tuesday morning one of the
steam plows of the Wailuku Sugar
Company blew up and seriously in
jured Oe the japanese driver of
the engine
The cross head rod was noticed
to be hot and G. A. Hansen who
has charge Of the plows went to
supervise the work connected with
putting the engine in better shape
when the steam dome blew up.
Mr.. Hansen and the japanese
were standing right by the side of
the dome at the time it blew up
bot Fortunately the side opposite
them was the one to give way first,
thus causing the force of the escap-
ing steam to be on the opposite side
from them and thereby saving the
lives of both of them. Had the
side next to them given way both
would have been instantly killed.
The driver was struck in the
head and face by pieces of iron and
was scalded about the neck and
was carried away in an uncon-
scious condition.
The explosion occurred about a
mile away from the Court house
but was distinctly heard there and
it was realized at once that one of
the engines had blown up.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06
FINE RACE AT KAHULUI.

The Maui Racing Association
celebrated the Fourth by holding
it's Twenty-first annual meet at
Spreckels Park, in Kahului. The
races were carried through with a
snap. and the crowd was large and
good natured. Good humor pre-.
vailed throughout the day.
The only unfortunate inciden,
of the day was in the sixth race
when Jockey Domingo Ferreira on
Lau Llilii fouled Euradius. AL.
though Lau Lillii crossed the line
first, the race was warded to Eura.
dius. Jockey Ferreira was ruled
off the track, but not his mount
The decision in this race was re-
ceived with favor by all, especially
the association, who aim to have
all at their races fair and above
board.
The officers of the Association
are Hon. A. N. Kepoikai. Presi
dent; Jas. Kirkland, Vice-Presi
dent; D. L. Meyer, Secretary; Geo
B. Schrader, Treasurer,
Executive committee. w. I,
Robinson, D. H. Davis, Dan T
Carey.
Judges, DR.. R. H. Dinegar, P
F. Peck, George Weight.
Starters, Jas. L. Coke; Frank
Sommerfeld,
Time keepers, G. B. Schrader
DR.. w. r. Boote.
Clerk of course, Bal.
Saddling paddock, e. Kruger, Jr
Clerk of Scales, E. Rogers.
In the first race, q three-elghtl
mile dash for horses owned by
japanese, purse of $50 was offer
ed. Five horses entered. Francis
Hebron won with Ahinahin;
second Mongoose, Mele and Minnie
also ran.
The second race was for trottins
and pacing to harness, best 2 to
of half-mile heats Kate Dooley
Charley and I'm for You entered
First Heat ended for Pm For You
with Katie Dcoley second, anc
Charley away back. Time 1;3O
Katie Dooley took the second hea
with Pm For You next and Char
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06
ElREMEN HOLD ELECTION.

The volunteer Fire Company Of
Wailuku and Kahului held its
second election in the Court house
Monday evening and elected w. j.
Coelho as its Fire Chief, Joseph
WEIGH 1st Assistant, E. II. Rogers
2nd Assistant, G. II. G. Braun,
Foreman, Charles Wilcox Assis-
tant Foremen, Joseph Nunes Secre-
tary, L. NJ. Baldwin Treasurer,
and James L. Coke Delegate.
An important resolution was
made and passed unanimously dis
approving of the action of the
Board of County Supervisors in
causing a water closet to be INSTALL
ed in the Fire Station for the use
of the Police and the Secretary
was instructed to write the Board
of the action taken by the Fire
Company and request the removal
of the nuisance.
Charles Wilcox, chairman of the
committee on rules and regulations
reported he was ready with the re-
port at any time the company
wished them. Next Monday even
ing was set as the day for the next
meeting.
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About a week ago we received
some exceedingly handsome Shoes
and Slippers from the East, not
from S. Francisco, but direct from
the East. This enables us to sell
them cheaper than any other store
on Maui. Ask for q pair of Mems
soft, elegant Romeos. They will
fit you like a glove. And our snug,
comfortable Mems Embroidered
Slippers are nice to slip on when
YOU come home in the evening.
Let us show you our Ladies +,
Girls, BOYS and Babies Shoes.
Also our Barefoot Sandals, Rub
bers, Tennis Shoes, White Canvas
Shoes, etc.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06
Large Crowd and Good Races on July 4th---
Domingo FeTreira Ruled off the
Track for Fouling.
STEAM PL0W BLOWS UP.
japanese Driver of Steam Pow Engine Rendered Uncon
scous but not seriously Firenen Hold Biennial
Eection.-Coelho is Elected Fire Chief.

ley last. Time 1874 1-5. I'm For
You took the third heat and the
race. Time 1888. Seventy-five dol
lars went with this race
A one-half mile dash running
race, horses owned and ridden by
japanese was next. Purse, $50.
Ahlnahina, Minnie, Mongoose and
Mele entered. Mele got the money
with Ahinahina second and Mon
goose next. Time 554 second.
There were no entries for the
fourth race.
Jubilee, Black Bess and Defen-
der entered the fifth race, a three
quarter mile dash, free for all, for
a purse of $50. Defender was an
easy winner with Jubilee second.
Time 1.24 Is.
In the sixth race for Hawaiian
breds, a half-mile dash, the purse
was $50. Euradius, Frances Hob,
ron and Lau Liilii started together.
Lau Liilii arrived first with Eura-
diers second. The race was award
ed to Euradius, as she was fouled
by Jockey Ferierr on Lau Liilii.
The seventh race was called off,
Abdine and Cyclone having been
with drawn. The third horse en-
tered for this event was Faro Bank.
The race was to have been mile
dash Gentlemen's driving race to
harness for Association members
There were no entries for the
eighth race. 1t was called off. But
there was a warm match race be.
tween two japanese ponies, Bay
gave Pinto Is feet handicap the
bay pony gathered in the fat side
bit, wining by about 30 feet.
The ninth race was very busy
affair. 1t was the cowboy relay
race, a } mile dash, horses, saddles
and brides were changed every
half mile. The horses entered were
Boy, ,Blackbird, ,Iwala; Billy M. and
Kamaka, Haleakala Ranch; Bed
win and Cigarette, Grove Ranch.
There was something dong all Of
the time in this race and the riders
were full of business. The Grove
Ranch horses won with Haleakala
Ranch second. The winner got $25.
Time 4:27.
Jubilee took $75 for winning the
tenth race, a one mile dash run
ming race for Hawaiian breds.
Euradius was second with Gray
Ghost following, Time 1859 2-5.
I'm for you withdrew from the
tenth race, and Abdine and Faro
Bank started. Abdine won the
first two heats. This was trot-
ting and pacing race of half mile
heats, best 2 out of 3 for horses
without records of PIG or better,
Abdine got 500. Time-First heat,
1:19; second heat, lit 1-5.
Five husky little mules entered
for the $25, in the half mile dash
for mules. They were Stevedore,
Kahului boy, Makawao, Piiholo
and Poni Moi, They made beauti-
ful start and ran like real ponies
Piiholo an old favorite and win
ner of races for years on the track
met his Waterloo. He was beaten
for first place by Kahului Boy,
after having held the lead for three
fourths of the way round, The
race was an EXETER Time / ;03 2-5.
! We guess that's some for mules.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1907-07-06

DIKECTORS.
E. D. Tenney, J. A. McCandless,
c. Fl. Atherton, e. +. Bishop.
Transact General Commercial
and Savings Business.
Correspondence Solicited.
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the Mails.

roads. They do not appreciate the was tc-
.fulncss OF tile system generally In vogue,
nor understand how simple Ia tho nppli-
cation Of the state aid system, and do
not care enough to give tile subject In
tolligcnt consideration. There arc roads
In the Southern mountains, following
which one has to climb n mountain three
times before he reaches the top OF a
point for which he started and then he
must climb 1t twice 10 get to tho bottom.
So runs nj, official report. That. of
course. has to do with the selection Of
route, but throughout the country SINH
lnr stupidity has been shown In the
making of rondbed and maintenance.
The suggestion has been made that If
4 the money spent on roads In the last
twenty years raised by local assessment
hnd been raised OH a state bond ISSUE
tho bonds being long term, and this
money had been applied to a compre-
| hensive scheme OF building good roads
! OF q permanent character, tho country
would now have magnificent roads. and
| d sinking fund that would redeem the
4 bonds. II the roads justified their char
: actcr as to permnnency, the bonded debt
might be extended and the cost Of the
Improvement spread over another gen-
| Grafton or two, to those who would par
/ tlcipate In tho benefits OF Improvement
because OF Its permanent character.
/ In Connecticut the annual approprin-
4! ton is apportoncd to the localities which
4 make application and meet the condi-
i tons for receiving part OF the state
4 fund. One unsatisfactory feature OF. the
4 operation Of the law has been It's failure
to accomplish tho Improvement Of con-
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GOING BACK no STAGE COACH
AS I'M THE. DAYS OF YORE
But The New Ones Will Be Automobiles and Will Be For Freight
Well as For Passengers and

brought about this result have led 70
morh niles OF roads thnn might other-
yiso have been made tho zones OF inl-
jnrnve,ncrt are separated. This is mainly
duo 10 the fact that the towns nre per-
mittcd to select the roads to be Improved.
This leads to their taking advantage OF
state aid more generally than If the State
selected the roads with reference TO con-"
tinuity.
Stlll Connecticut has spent several mill
lions In ten years on her roads add tho
Highway Commissoer Is authority for
tho statement that city rents are falling
off and rural lands appreciating, us the
result OF the improved roads and better
transit into the outlying country, and the
more attractive ind less expensive nome
environment thus brought within reach.
At the outset Of good road building In
New Jersey roadbcds were made sixteen
inches thick. This was SO costly that 1t
nut a darnpcr on the movement tempora-
rily. Then a more rational system came
into use The most expensive roadbeds
made wore but twelve inches deep. while
| they Swallowed down In other places to
| four inches where traffic was not so heavy.
Furthermore, in Connecticut, though the
! state has control and general supervision
! OF the roads on which it's money is ex-
pended, 1t does not require that all roads
| shall be OF tho same material or Of the
Same Construction. They may be built OF
! such suitable material as may be conve-
! nicntly obtained. They may be Mac
| adam or Tclford, or Of gravel. sand OF
evenJloatl. They must be built absolutely
| according to the 'specifca tons for the con-
| structlon Of roads ofsa given material
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tlnuous highways. the improvements be
ing generally in and about the towns.
While the inducements which have