The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-08
IMPETUS is EXPECTED TO BE
GIVEN TO CONSTRUCTION OF
ROADS THAT WILL NOT SUB
SIDE FOR MANY YEARS.
COUNTY HAS OPPORTUNITY,
OF Construction Alone Is Needed,
Declared Expert Eldrdse in an
Address.

This county has good material and
struction of roads in a systematic and
business like manner. There is no
reason why its roads should not be as
good or better than those in any
county in the United States"
Such was the assertion of Maurice
o. Eldridge. chief of records, bureau
of public roads, United States depart
ment Of agriculture. in an address be-
fore crowd that taxed the capacity
of Wayne circuit court rooom at the
court house this afternoon. 1t was
said in an emphatic manner and left
no doubt in the minds of the hearers
of the sincerity Of the speaker. Mr.
Eldridge had made personal in
spection of the roads of the county in
an automobne auIIhs tAU al, did
was acquainted thoroughly with the
facts he presented He held out hope
for better roads in the coutny and it is
believed that township trustees, road
supervisors and others concerned in
the construction of highways will try
to adopt the suggestion and inrulcate
the principles delineatco, when roads
are made under their supervision.
Day a Success.
Good Roads Day" was a great sue
cess. There was not a hitch nor
flaw to mar the occasion. The ominous
clouds that had darKened the skies
with their evil portenr, refused to de-
liver the rain and there was nothing
to mar the pleasure of the visitors.
Never before had this city worn such
gala apparel in honor of a purpose
of such character. The only times
the decorations were more profuse
probably were on the occasions of the
G. A. r. encampment and the Knights
Templar conclave. But these events
were different in their nature. The
city then decorated in honor of guests
from throughout the state and today
1T took to it's brilliant hue to show re-
spect to visitors from the country
towns and rural districts.
Invitations had been sent to all the
road officials in the Sixth Congress
sional district and Western Ohio. A
register was kept at the court house
and every official who signed was ap-
pointed delegate and provided with
badge. They were taken automo-
biles rides about the city and shown
the streets and parks. The factories
were open to public inspection and
many home folks took advantage of
this seldom offered opportunity.
Decorations Beautiful.
Main street merchants responded to
Ine call for assistance. Their places
OF business were decorated resplen-
IDENTIFY and the street was a blaze of
glory from the bridge as the western
limit to Glen Miller park. Private resi-
dences were decorated and flags and
bunting were displayed on every hand.
Public buildings we're beautified in
various ways. During the morning
hours interest centered in the dozens
Of paper balloons that were sent I'D,
Many of them carried tags which were
redeemable for cash value to the find
er. upon presentation to the sender.
Automobiles, wagons and all kinds OF
conveyances were decorated. The ex,
terror appe arance of the city building
probably surpassed that of any other
Structure. 1t was festooned with
streamers and small pennants from
roof to foundation. The work was
done by the members of the fire de.
partment. The courthouse was re.
splendent, also. The county commits
sioners appropriated money for the
purpose of decoration and 500 yards
pr bunting were used in the draperies
Paper flags and shields we're display
I'D In all windows. The chandeliers
In the various offices were adorned
with flags. The corridors and lobbies
were festooned with bunting. Three
streamers of bunting were suspended
the entire length OF the court room,
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