The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,


good roads oratory permeated the atmos-
phvr5 Cor nearly three hours this after.
noon at the Alexandria County court
house. when a joint meeting in the in.
terest of the coming election was held
by the Democrats. together with a meet
ing in the interest of good roads.
The political meeting came nrst. and
was presided over by r. C. L. Moncure
| Curtis B. Graham was elected chairman
and James E. Clements secretary.
The speakers were Robinson Moncure
| Democratic nominee for the house Of
delegates; Representative c. c. Carlin
and Senator Thomas s. Martin. Owing
to the fact that there was a misunder-
standing about the hour set for the two
meetings, the political speakers cut their
talks short, as did also the speakers for
good roads, including State Senator
Charles Lassiter and st. Julian Wilson
State highway commissioner.
Senator Martin declared that there was
no sentimental reason why the voters
should support the Republican ticket.
The speaker paid tribute to Judge
Mann. declaring that he had achieved
something before he entered politics. and
that. in the Legislature, he was the author
Of the Mann liquor bill, and that ought
10 recommend him. Continuing, he said.
He stands for local option, and so do
J. Mann has achieved something. What
has Kent done? Kent has achieved moth
ing in private life and done nothing for
the welfare OF the people OF the State. +"
The speaker refuted Kents assertion that
Mann was nominated by the machine.
The question Of extravaganza on the
part OF the party, alleged by the Repub-
leans, was picked tofpieces by the Sen
ator' who said that the party was liberal,
but not extravagant
On the question OF good roads. the
speaker said that the money would have
10 come out OF the pockets OF the tax
payers: and referring to the reckless ex-
penditure OF money for the maintenance
Of the Philippines. he said the money
could be better used for good roads. In
conclusion, he paid a tribute 10 Robinson
Moncure, The Democratic nominee for the
house OF delegates.
Representative Carlin said the Republi-
cans have no more chance OF success in
the coming election than Peary has 10
prove that Cook did not reach the north
pole The speaker ridiculed the state
ment that the Democratic party is an
ofhce-holding trust and said that all on
the Republican ticket hold Federal offices
or expect 10 secure them
President Taft he said, was bunIxoed
BY his own party. He upbraided the tar
IN schedule and asserted the Republi-
cans platform is one Of broken promises
In speaking of good roads, he said they
are great benefit. but ne was not
advocating a bond issue. the question
being one for the people Of the county
TO settle. The Democratic party. he said.
had done much for good roads. last year
having spent $4,000.
Mr.. Moncure said he favored public
roads, but that the taxpayers ought
to have their say. He said the public
school books should be uniform and not
subject 20 quick and radical changes
The speaker also favored equalization
IN taxation He promised II elected 10
work for the best interests Of his con-
stitutents while in the State legislature.
The good roads meeting was presided
over by A. ID. TorreysOn. c. II. Great
mousse serving as secretary. At the con-
esusion OF the meeting a permanent or
ganizatlon was effected with the election
III. !
dent; C. II. Greathouse. secretary; George
II. Rucker. treasurer: DR.. Taber johnson.
vice president Washington district. w
c. Wilbert. vice president. Arlington dis
trict; Dr. D. n. Rust, vice president. JEFF
fersOn district.
About twenty OF those present Joined
the State highway association in the in
terest Of good roads. after which The
meeting adjourned. subject to a call of
the chairman. The consensus Of opinion
IS that the organization will at an early
date make move having for its object
the submission TO the voters OF the oues-
Ton OF bond issue for the Improvement
Of about fifty miles OF roads in the conn
". The assessable value Of property in
the county IS S5,00000O, and It is stated
that they could. If they desired. bond
the county in the sum OF 10000 for good
roads provided the majority of the prom
erty owners voted for it.
State Senator Lassiter was the first
speaker. He said the first thing needed
was money, and that there must an or
ganized movement behind the plans. The
prime object OF the State association. he
said, was TO cooperate.
St Julian Wilson. State highway com
missioner. explained in detail the laws
regulating bond issues for the improve
ment OF roads. He also outlined the
State aid law on the subject He was of
the opinion that the history OF State aid
was settled beyond a reasonable doubt.
and believes that IL Will be continued in
definitely. State aid, he said, was started
in 1892 by the state OF New Jersey. and
now twenty-six States have adopted the
plan. and none has yet taken a back
ward step.
The Civic Improvement League, at a