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naasAe IN n,u.&.

Danger IN Dust.
Nine h4ksss that we're employed On
gravel rokd construction in Hamufiton
county, Nd, eied from the effects II
breathine dust.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.

The farmers are clamoring for bet
ter roads, and we don't blame them
says Successful Farming. Those who
haven't had experience want macad-
amized roads. Those who have them
want something better-they even
long for the good old-fashioned dirt
roads of pioneer days
Times are changing rapidly these
days. Five years ago the macadam
road was a luxuary that any person
could feel proud of living alongside
of. Today it is a public nuisance.
The automobile has made the mac
adamized road burden to the tax
payer, a nuisance worse than the
plague of flies" The automobile has
made the macadamized roads so dusty
as to make living along them almost
impossible. Once valuable farms have
become a drug on the market because
of the constant clouds of dust set free
by swiftly moving automobiles.
When this fine binding material
(dust) is sucked out of the interstices
of the broken stone by the automobile
tire it leaves the road surface in bad
condition. 1t goes to pieces rapidly
then. Hence the maintenance of mac
adamized roads has become prob
lem.
Different methods of allaying dust
have been tried and some quite sue
cessfully, but on the whole it is very
expensive The problem has not been
solved yet by long way.
We caution the farmers against
clamoring for paved country roads
just yet. Let the problem be solved
first BY the judicious use Of the sim
pie and cheap King road drag very
good road can be built that is as free
from dust and other faults as any
thing that has so far been constructed
at reasonable cost.
Far better than spending enormous
sums for expensive roads is to spend
a reasonable sum in every road dis
trict and hire a competent highway
engineer to oversee road building,
drainage and maintenance. The time
has come when brains should be used
in road building-and brains must be
paid for.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

which prevails to some extent, that
tile disintegrates, is erroneous unless
they are reached by frost.
A bulletin now in course of prepa-
ration by the United States office of
public roads tells how to make con-
crete drains. This bulletin will treat
the subject fully, explaining careful
ly every point that may arise in max
ing drain pipes and culverts.-Select-
ed.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

King County Commissioners favor
separation of work now done on high
ways by cooperation of county and
state. They say: "All experience in
King County with state aid roads has
not been as satisfactory as with the
roads we built ourselves. If the state
will, as it should, build a trunk line
that will cross the state north and
south and east and west, and allow
the county to build local highways
much better results will obtain. 1t is
a physical impossibility for the state
highway commissioner to give the
state aid roads the supervision that
they require. With pieces of state aid
road building the highway commits
sioners cannot look after all, and the
neglected work is always what the
public sees and criticises, believing it
to be the standard of modern road
building"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

By laws passed during the legisla-
tive session the state road tax has
Deen increased to one mill on the dol
lar; the salary of the State Highway
Commissioner has been increased to
$4,000 per annum; he must examine
and, If necessary, survey proposed
state highways before establishing
them; county commissioners may con-
vey rights of way for state roads;
they may acquire and operate stone
quarries for road building; county
roads may be constructed by local
improvement districts at the expense
OF lands benefited; counties may join
with cities in building bridges and i'm
proving roads. Later: The county
stone quarry bill was vetoed.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

The bill appropriating $4,000 to
purchase the Columbia River highway
bridge at Wenatchee has passed, and
the bridge will become an important
link in the state highway to connect
the east and west parts of the state.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

The highest bridge in the world will
be built across the Snake River below
the Shoshone Falls. The bridge will
be LAO feet long between cliffs and
$50 feet above the water. Il will be
used by both wagons and electric cars.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

More and better roads have been
built the last year than during any
like period in the history of the coun-
trV
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

The sum of $4,000 has been set
aside by the legislature for improv-
ing navigation on the Columbia be-
tween Bridgeport and Kettle Falls.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-03-15

Bellingham will open public mar
Ike April 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
his chief He was selected for his post

his chief. He was selected for his post
with the approval of the republicans OF
the west. who were familiar with his
character and achievements. Such man
is not easily disposed Of.
Mr.. Hitchcock is q democrat. Mr.. Bal
linger mentions the fact in his interview
But it need cut no figure in this contro-
versy. 1t would be better to assume that
the Nebraska representative is not in
spired by partisan considerations: Is not
moving for the purpose Of providing his
party with campaign material. II the
contrary should appear as the investiga-
ton proceeds; If he has adopted weak
case in a spirit suggesting mere partisan
ship, so much the greater will be his dis
cOmf1ture in the end.
Mr. Ballinger has been less than year
In office. The Office he holds Is one of the
most important under the government. and
it's Importance will grow as the policy of
the conservation of the country's national
resources grows. He has more than three
strenuous years before him. and wants
the full confidence of the public In all
he does BY setting promptly at rest.
therefore, this charge against his official
conduct, his friends will do him service.
and add to his usefulness as a member
Of the Taft administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Mr.. Hitchcock and lii. Ballinrer.

In the House yesterday Mr.. Hitchcock
Of Nebraska made an exceedingly grave
charge against Secretary Ballinger Of the
Interior Department. and demanded an
official investigation. He submitted no
proof. but was very positive in his as
sertions. Virtually. he has staked his
reputation as a man and a representative
On the issue.
Secretary Ballinger replied last night
an interview by denouncing the charge
as a fabrication. and by counting the
fullest investigation. He is prepared to
meet his accuser before the tribunal the
accuser seeks.
Would II not be well for the House to
order an investigation? The subject Is
aot new. but the public has but cloudy
knowledge of it. A great deal has been
sad In the newspapers. but it has had to
AXE its chances for attention along with
many other matters of public interest.
An investigation by the House would give
he matter a prominence Of its own, and
rs an Official opinion.
As the case stands, Mr. Ballinger holds
! very strong position. His reputation as
nan and lawyer Is high. On the Pacific
roast, where he is particularly well
Known, the charge Mr.. Hitchcock now
,athers has been secuted. The President.
: ,pon information submitted for his in
i, Nruction, has rejected the charge. Mr.
Rallinger enjoys the fullest confidence OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
The City Beautiful.

There is nothing inappropriate or de-
rosatory or Injurious in the phrase, "city
beautiful to which President Cass Gill
bert of the American Institute OF Archi-
tects took exception in his speech at the
banquet Of that organization in this city
last night. No contradiction or incon-
sistency exists between the "city beau
tifur' and the city sane and sensible,
the city clean or the city sanitary. Beauty
is a widely expressive term. A city
that is strictly practical may be beau
tiful as well as unitarian. The phrase
to which Mr.. Gilbert objects means more
than any he proposes to substitute. for it
suggests the beauty Of health, of aspect
and of convenience at once.
Washington's attractiveness is one OF
it's most important practical assets. The
Capital city is indeed like the traditional
woman whose face is her fortune. The
development Of Washington along artis-
tic and attractive lines as a residential!
city is the most promising course This
is to be accomplished by holding firmly
to the doctrine Of the ''city beautifur' In
all respects and in every sense. 1T
means the replacement of unlevely
shacks with trim, we'll planned. we'll built
business structures; the erection of well
designed dwellings,: the creation of more
parks and the liberal maintenance of
those already established; the adoption
of wise regulations for the suppression of
nuisances wrongly believed in other cities
to be inevitably identified with the days
work. 1t means. in short, a city. of COM
fort. of pleasing appearance. Of sanitary
equipment and of wise administration.
II any one balks at the term ''city
beautiful II is because the true nature
of municipal beauty is not understood.
1t should be the task of the architects
and those working in associated lines to
correct the misapprehension which Is ex-
pressed by Mr.. Gilbert. and establish
sound understanding of the practical.
moral and physical value of the truly
beautiful city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Leopold of Belgium.

King Leopold departs this life roundly
execrated man and monarch, reproached
for his private life and for the manner
in which he has discharged his duty in
the Kongo. Yet he has many defenders,
who aver that the critics of the Kongo
administration of Leopold are incorrect
in their facts and animated by political
jealousy and a desire to precipitate an
international crisis. The Kongo question
is remarkable for the yehemence OF both
the denunciatons and the defense Some
time before his death Leopold transferred
the responsibility for the administration
of the colony to the state of Belgium
Since then little has been changed either
because there was nothing to change for
the better or because, being profitable,
the methods for which Leopold was de-
nounced are retained by the Belgian gov
eminent for business reasons.
Leopold was not a good king in the
sense of being a good man. as men
are judged In private station. Had he
been a citizen without title he would
have been denied social recognition. But
he was a good business man. He knew
how to administer the affairs OF his king
dom. He worked hard. attended care
fully to details of management. applied
the principles OF business to the public
work. and in that respect he served his
people efficiently. His great financial
success In the Kongo as an individual
venturer In trade and colonization, apart
from any consideration of morality and
humanity. marked him as a man Of un-
usual ability. 1t has often been said that
If Leopold had not been Aborn to kingship
he would probably have become a finan-
cial magnate Of great power.
He dies unregretted. for the odors of
misconduct have SO long been associated
with his name that despite the personal
qualities that endeared him to those who
were his friends. he was still a stencil
In the nostrils of the world. His failure
to measure up to the true standards Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
The Customs Frauds.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.


It appears that the practice Of defraud-
ing the revenue by short weights has not
been confined to the sugar trust. The In
dependent refineries, SO called. the sup
posedly righteous antagonists OF the
wicked trust, now acknowledge to the
same practices. One concern has onered
restitution to an amount that indicates
about the same percentage of fraud as In
the more conspicuous case and the
amount of restitution to be exacted OF
the remaining independent" Is under
consideration The logical inference from
these latest revelations is not that every
body engaged in business In New York
is equally dishonest, but that the cor
ruption of the customs service there has
been so complete that it had become i'm
possible to do business with the custom
house upon an honest basis. The first
positive demonstration of the system Of
false weighing was not as applied to
sugar, but to cheese and to various other
imports. The sugar cases are more prom
inent because Of the enormous value OF
the importations, and also because the
business Is confined to such a small num-
Der of large operators that it is possible
to subject every one of them to an exact
accounting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
The Schools of Massachusetts.
From the Fitchburg Sentinel.


Massachusetts Is evidently at a critical
period in its educational career and 1t Is
Of the highest importance that no mis-
take be made. The tendency of the times
is toward magnifying the industrial side
of education. There is so much work to
do. and the demands of daily living and
of the fashions which the women feel that
they must observe are SO inexorable, that
the head of the family is hard pressed for
the wherewithal to support the material
side of life, while the better side is gen.
orally neglected for the inferior. This
domination of the inferior is the phase Of
education which has to be met today. 1t
is a feeling on the part of many people
that the first duty they have to perform
is to get enough to eat well. dress well.
live in a first class house. supplied with
all modern improvements. and spend well
in the daily nonessentiais which consume
a great deal of money and bring In very
small returns other than qualification of
pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
DR.. Cook.

The Danish commission appointed to
pass upon DR.. Cooks claim to the distinc-
ton of having been first to reach the
north pole is now organized and at work
An early report is promised. Secrecy has
been enjoined under oath. Let us all
wait with patience. 1t Is to be assumed
that the full strength of DIR. Cooks case
Is embodied in what the Danish COM
mission has before it. He selected the
tribunal, and must have prepared his re-
port knowing the importance of the de-
cision. II the decision is against him he
will be lost. If it supports him the con-
troversy will become more interesting
than ever. Meanwhile, where is DIR.
Cook?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Christmas Kindness.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Christmas Is the time of all the year
when the minds Of men and women are
most filled with thoughts Of good will.
1t is the season Of generous giving and
good deeds To most of us 1t Is 1.-The
holidays" when we suspend our ordinary
labors and give ourselves up to pleasure:
But to many others the approach of
Christmas means work from early morn
ing until far into the night; rush and
stress and long hours. This could. be
avoided to some extent by thoughtfulness
on the part Of the general public. Christ
mas shopping should be done as early as
practicable. The stocks are now COM
going to be. You do not save q penny
by waiting. you get your choice of a
very large assortment of articles. and
you get better attention from the sales
people than you can possibly get two
weeks from now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Opportunity.

To seize an opportunity seems such an
easy thing!
And yet whene'er one comes your way
and to it you would cling
You're pretty sure to find that some one
else has seen it, too,
And nailed it for his own advantage
just ahead of you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
The Prominent Figure.

Never mind dem speeches.!
Jes wait a little while.
When Christmas time is over
You kin pass 'em out in style.
Wen all be ready later
Wifi laughter an applause,
But jes' now we is busy
wifi remarks from Sanity Claus.
Yves done forgot de reasons
Fob doubt an discomfort,
We've made our resolutions
wifi unanimous consent,
So save yoh oratory
Till when we needs it more:
You'll notice, jeS at present
Dat OIL Sanity has de floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Vigorous Enough.
From the Hartford Times.


People who think there il less back
bone in the Taft administration than in
its predecessor should read the Presi-
dents remarks to the assembled census
supervisors at the White House Satur-
day. We recall nothing quite SO strenu-
GUS and downright in the utterances of
Mr.. Roosevelt to any of the agents OF
the government as Mr.. Taft's command
to the census men to keep politics out OF
Of their selection of subordinates Good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Remedial Remorse.

You have taken severe cold" said
the solicitous friend.
Yes replied the victim.
We'll, you go to the drug store
I've been there
Were you benef1ted?'
Yes. I'll know how to behave next
time. I've found that there are worse
things than a cold"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Lavish Luxury.

1.-The ultimate consumer is always
kicking" said Mr.. Dustin Stax. impa-
tiently.
well, hasn't he cause to kick?"
Certainly not. 1 have been investi-
eating. The amount of peanuts vendor
insists on giving you for five cents is
astonishing!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Introducing Bills.

From the Boston Transcript.
These are the days when an easy road
to fame is open to the aspiring Con-
gresham. He can introduce a bill; II
sounds well to his constituents. costs him
nothing, and on the law OF averages is
unlikely ever to cost the government
anything. except the printing in connec-
ton Herewith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Miniature Boxes of 5 Bottles Ex-
.ract for al, .c5c
bottles of Colgate's Toilet Water.
Child's size .............. .Iocs
Hudnut's Violet Toilet Water. IN
fancy boxes .................:.. ..1oc
Coigate's Toilet Waters In fancy
boxes 25c, soc, soc
Extracts. in fancy boxes. &c to 81
Celluloid Combs and Brushes, each,
25c, COO. $1.O0. $1.25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
A Mystery Solved.

Where do all the pins go?" inquired
the man with a penchant for the curious.
II don't know" answered Mr.. Chug-
gins. But since l have been fooling with
an automobile l have been able to tell
what becomes of all the tacks.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

1t looks as il ]. P. Morgan instead OF
retiring from active finance had merely
his activities to interests that
do not invite so much popular discussion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

II Mr.. WI has saved list of answers
TO all the questions he asked. he can
start Minister Chang on his way with
valuable fund Of preliminary enlighten-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Announcements of his refusal OF a bride
of 5000 to repudate his affidavit con-
corning DIR. Cook. indicate that Capt
Loose. confessed record faker, is now
strong for truth and honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Remarks by J. Hamilton Lewis on the
prospect of war with Japan show q sad
lack of respect for Richmond p. Hob
sons rights Of discovery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Valuable Exchanged
,m fhe phiIadeInhia Innnirer.

From the PhiladelDhfa Inquirer. 7.
1t is with feelings of emotion that we
prepare to welcome back to the ex-
change table our esteemed contemporary
the Congressional Record. 1t isn't ex-
actly our idea of what a newspaper
should be. especially in the sporting de-
partment. but we shall read it neverthe-
less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

kingship is the greater because Of his
wasting of undoubted talents which
might have been applied to the uplift Of
mankind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Like all other dictators In his vicinity.
Zelaya never does anything without in
sisting that it is inspired by the highest
motives of patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Perhaps Judge Gaynor is fortunate in
meeting the Tammany tiger just at
time when circumstances are calculated
to render 1t tame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

There can surely. be no hope in John
Gates bosom that a $4,000 contribution
to education will put him in the Car
negie class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

There are members of Congress who
will never overcome the habit Of regard
ing Theodore Roosevelt as a live topic
for criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Recent events have caused the members
of the house of lords to open their eyes in
way that threatens a general smash
Of monocles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

Uncle Joe Cannon may not wish the in
surgents a merry Christmas. but he will
gladly suggest some New Year resoiu-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

The Brokaw case seems qualified to
| supply to large extent any vacancy in
popular interest caused by the settlement
of Howard Goulds domestic difficulties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

1t was to be expected that some Of the
sugar magnates would be grieved and
surprised at the wickedness Of others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Locating Them.

1.-THE trusts seem to be at the bottom
of everything said the complaining per-
son.
Wrong again. replied the quibbler.
1.-The trusts are always on top
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

N1n order 20 avoid delays On account
u personal absence letters 20 IN
STAB should not b addressed g any
individual connected with the once. but
simply 60 TIE STAB. or 70 the Material
OF Business. Department. according -
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17
Toilets for Christmas.

Celluloid Manicure Complete Sets
(boxed) ..........$1.2 % and x2.2S
Roger & Gallet's Extracts, In fancy
hotties csc and $1.25
Solid Back Fox Wood All Bristle
Hair brushes NV ~ PS.oc
Fancy Pun Boxes, new designs.
25c to $2.4S
Infants Sets ....-.. 4Sc to BIC
Gents Shaving and Hand Mirrors.
20c to $3.48
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-17

A dainty gift for the baby. Bibs
made If fine quality china silk.
neatly trimmed with lace. <sN
Regu larly CSC. Spe- QD VIC
Babies Dresses, made of fine quail.
ity ilainsook. yoke neatly trimmed
with embroidery, French no
knots and tucks, months VOC
to years. Special.
Rabies. Dresses, made Of excellent
quality nainsook, triangle yoke trim
med with embroidery and fine tucks.
full wide skirts with embroidery
ruffie: months to 2 90 M
years Regularly s2.ss SZ.ZO
Special ..................