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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

no matter which way they voted, their
motives were bound to be misunder-
stood. Now another eruption has
come from this volcano of subsidy. Il
is a case of another charge Of attempt
ed bribery and, like similar matters
which have gone before, it is being
made the subject of an inquiry.
For Monument to Hamilton.
Secretary of the Treasury Mac
Veagh has been elected chairman Of a
commission which is to select a site
for the monument to Alexander Ham
ilton. Hamilton is generally accredit-
ed with having been the greatest au-
thority on finance which the United
States has known. Webster's famous
words concerning Washington's secre-
tary of the treasury are known to
every school boy, and in effect they
were that Hamilton had touched the
| corpse Of the public credit and it had
stood upon its feet
1t is a curious thing, perhaps, that
the spirit of the opposition to HamiI-
ton which showed itself in his own
time is still living. There are mem
bers of congress in both houses today
who think that it is a mistake to honor
with public monument in the capital
the memory Of the great secretary of
the treasury. l heard a member Of
congress once say that the best act of
Aaron Burr's life was his killing of
Alexander Hamilton 1t might be said,
however, that most of the opposition
to the monument plan is kept under
cover. The memorial will be erected
and there will be men to speak who,
although antagonistic to most of Ham
ilton's views of government, are en-
tirely sympathetic with the thought
that he did a great work for the f.
nances of a young and struggling re-
public.
To Restore Right of Free Speech.
An effort is to be made in the SEN
ate ito restore to government en-
ployes the right of free speech" This
is the way that the effort in congress
is framed into words by those who are
in favor of the measure When Theo-
dore Roosevelt was president he is
sued an executive order forbidding all
civil service employees to discuss po-
litical questions and to make COM
ment on the conduct of the affairs of
government. The presidents idea was
simply to keep political discussions
and criticisms of department officials
out Of the offices during the days
work. Other constructions, however,
were put on the order and it was even
said that government employees were
not to be allowed to say a word on
politics IN Office or out Of Office.
1t does not make any difference at
all what Mr.. Roosevelt's intention was
as far as the present movement is con-
cerned, for the senate has taken cogni-
zance of it, has put its own construc-
ton on it, and it may be that the mat
ter will be dignifed by the actual pass
age of a bill which shall declare with
all solemnity that men who work for
Uncle Sam may have the right to say
what they want to on political ques-
lions and to criticise the acts Of their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
| offer you my hand

and fortune?
Jessie-No, thanks, dear boy. Your
fortunes too small and your hands
too large.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
OWES
HER
HEALTH
To Lydia E. Pinkl1am's
Vegetable Compound

Scottville, Mich.-"I want to tell
you how much good Lydia E. Pinkham's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
House Dodaes Nations Debts.

The omnibus claims bill has been
laid on the table of the house The
opponents of the measure stole a
march on the proponents, who were
absent at a critical moment, and sue
ceeded in putting the bill where it
cannot be touched for some time
This measure contains claims
against the government growing out
of French spoliations, overtime claims
for work in navy yards, and claims
for reimbursement for property taken
by troops during the Civil war The
court of claims has passed on every
thing that the bill contains and has
said that the United States owes the
money and has asked congress to pay
it. The chances are that the claim
ants must wait yet awhile before they
get their money.
President Taft recently urged in
his annual message the passage of
the bill and all the items contained
therein. 1t must not be understood
that the court approved all the claims
which were laid before it, for as a
matter of fact it rejected about IS
per cent. of the applications, but
those which were approved amounted
to about $3,500,000 in value.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
All Watching Roosevelt.


Every member of the house and
senate and all other officials and poll
ticians in Washington, too, for that
matter, are wondering whether
Colonel Roosevelt will touch on poll
tics in his forthcoming southern and
western trip. There are those who
believe that the colonel will confine
himself wholly to business matters
and to the general moralities, but
there are others who think that be
will have good deal to say about
the progressive movement which re-
Gently has been crystalized into an
organization by members of the Re
publican party.
The colonel is going into the south
ern country first. He likes the south.
There are southerners here who say
that the people south of the line first
warmed up to the colonel because he
went into New Orleans while he was
president at a time when the yellow
fever was visiting the city. THE
colonel" they say, took long chances
and the people of New Orleans ad-
mire him for it. and the sentiment of
his visit and the courage attending 1t
appealed also to the rest of the
south
Senator Davis of Arkansas aroused
a good deal Of amusement in the SEN
ate the other day when the Lorimer
case was under discussion. The no
torious Jackpot" event which en-
tered into the Illinois bribery matter
was under discussion when the Ar
kansas senator rose and said sol
EMMY:
Mr.. President, | should like to ask
what is meant by the word Jackpot
No one enlightened the senator,
who sat down with what those near
him thought was twinkle in his
eye showing his appreciation of the
humor of the situation.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
Editorial Opinion
Modern Road Problems.

New York Press.
The construction OF public high
ways with special reference to auto
mobile traffic has become an absolute
necessity in many sections of the
country. The old macadam roads for
horse and wagon use go to pieces in
no time under even moderately heavy
motor traffic. Up to date most Of the
efforts to change the surface in CON
formity with the new conditions have
been baphazard, expensive and inef-
fective.
In recent paper on Automobile
Roads, l.. w. Page, Director of Pub
lie Roads of the Department of Agri-
culture, epitomized our present
knowledge Of the subject. For park
ways aud pleasure drives, he said,
surface-treated macadam and gravel
roads will prove reasonably satisfac-
tory. The purpose of this surface
treatment is to keep the dust down
and bind the coarser mineral frag-
menis' together.
The substances used are hygro-
scopic salts Chose that tend TO alb
sorb moisture strongly, aud thus re-
main DAMP, oil emulsions and tar.
Greasy types" of oil are the least
efficient, because they have little bind
ing power. OIL and tar products. re-
quring TO be heated before applica-
ton, are also used 10 form a mat
over the road surface. Where horse
traffic is not heavy and the mat is
properly applied this method gives
fairly satisfactory results.
In building through highways for
mixed traffic Mr.. Page recommends
the following plan: The foundation
Is constructed as for an ordinary
macadam up TO within two to three
inches Of the surface. The remainder
of the road is composed of a more
or less carefully graded mineral ag-
gregation (broken stone) which has
been previously mixed or coated with
hot bituminous binder. After being
rolled this course is painted with BIZ
tumen at the rate of from 03 to O.5
gallon a square yard, after which suf-
ficient stone screenings are applied
to take up all excess OF bitumen." This
is known as the mixing method of
construction.
In the so-called penetration method
the top layer is placed and rolled in
and the bituminous binder afterward
poured on the surface. Mr.. Page also
refers to the new waterproof cement
road, made by mixing Is per cent
OF residual petroleum with concrete
This. however. is an expensive type
not available for the general public
highway.
Il thus appears that up to date the
macadam road with bitumen-bound
surface about three inches thick Ii
the most satisfactory compromise be.
tween cheapness and wearing quail
ties.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
FRIDAY. MAR. 8. .IeM
THE CALL OF PROGRESs.

IT HE offer OF Mr.. T. Coleman dupont makes il
clear that whether Delaware is to have
State highway rests with the people themselves
1t is for the Legislature to render the verdict II
is for the people 10 discuss and TO consider the
matter and then TO inform their representatives
in the Legislature what their will is.
1t is TO be remembered, If we interpret the offer
correctly, that the building of the highway is not
TO cost the State penny. The company which Mr..
dupont proposes TO form is to secure the land
necessary for the right of way. If Mr.. dupont has
the experience that various hot air. trolley pro-
moters have had, he will have no trouble in secug-
ing the right Of way. Bur very few persons,
cording their experience have refused TO donate
strips of land for trolley line. The people in
the rural districts have been anxious 10 secure
trolley lines and they have as a rule been eager
20 meet the promoters half way. Now when It
ie~snore than probable that a company, legiti-
mate corporation will be formed which will build
trolley line, is it not more than likely that the
land owners along the way will gladly give the
right of way?
The State however, has nothing TO do with that
II is a question between the land owners and the
company which proposes TO build the trolley. 1t
is sufficient TO say that the company which Mr..
DUPONT will organize is much more likely TO build
the line than any other company or bevy of pro-
moters who have been mentioned in the past
The chief point now is, what the Legislators
going to do about it? What arc the people going
TO do? Here is State highway in sight, some
thing tossed at the people OF this State for prac-
tically nothing in return. If the people of Della
ware wish TO have this great public improvement,
they will express themselves in no uncertain
terms. The various organizations of grangers and
the other civic bodies should at once take up this
matter and see that the gift is accepted. Mr.. du-
Points offer is call to Delaware to progress, to
State pride TO a more glorious future.
We warn the friends of good roads, however,
that the forces Of bourbonism in this city and in
other parts of the State, those great foes of pro-
gress, will under cover, if not openly, try TO
knock the project in the head. We do not believe
that they will be successful Do the people of
Delaware want State highway presented TO
them free of cost? That is what Mr.. dupont
offers. If they don't, what is the use of talking
about anything progressive or improving for
Delaware?
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
With the Paraqraphe

Shelby NJ Cullom never had to rely upon tainted
votes for his success because he could with
out the help of Vermon oounty.-Chicago Record
Herald
That movement 10 abolish poverty might have ex-
cited greater degree cooperation had not the pro
ieetors held their meeting in the back Of beer
saloon.-Chsster imcs
The memory can be very successfully trained by the
association of ideas. Every time you pass a mans place
OF business let IL suggest the little you have
The silent treatment is after all the best way to deal
with an enemy. Nothing makes a man madder than
10 hnd that no reply is made TO his abuse-Chester
Times.
Eggs are eleven cents dozen the farm in Kansas
and twenty-five cents Kansas City stores How
thankful tho should be the which pro-
his hens from competition with the pauper hens
OF Europe.-Kansas City Star
Stars and Stripes Clark and Annexation Bennett would
make dandy donkey team for the President drive
down Pennsylvania ayenue.-Richmond News Leader.
Senator Aldrich is reported to have notified the
President Of his support OF Canadian reciprocity. They
don't make Rhode Island textiles in Canada.--Kansas
City Star.
Seventy-odd administrative jobs. at a total annual
salary Of $4,000. ought 10 he a potent force behind
ne good-roac system OK any Washington Her
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
ELECTION oF sENATORs.
II HE UNITED STATES SENATE its

HE UNITED STATES SENATE itself came
= within an ace of recording the vote
necessary tor the passage of the resolution
favoring the election of Senators by direct vote
OF the people The great majority in favor of the
resolution is an indication that it is only a ques-
ton OF few years before this reform is brought
about Perhaps it was only the fear that the cleo
ton methods employed in the South would come
under the close scrutiny of the Government that
prevented many of the Southern Democratic Sena-
tors from supporting the resolution Certainly
they should favor the direct election because prac-
tically all of them are voted for at primaries of
their parties.
The Delaware vote, like that OF some other
states was divided, Senator dupont supporting
the resolution and Senator Richardson voting in
opposition Most of the Senators from the So
called ultra conservative States opposed the reso-
luton, and they aided by the fearful Southerners
accomplished its defeat
Those who favor progressive legislation will re-
turn thanks to Senator DUPONT for supporting the
resolution.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
LEGISLATION ON ITS MERITS.

He vote on the bills to reduce the salaries Of
= the Governor and other State officials was
refreshing showing the wide diversity of opin-
ion of the members of the House regardless Of
politics. Probably the members represented the
constituents in this matter as some Republicans
and some Democrats favored a lowering of salaries
and some Democrats and some Republicans think
the salaries are all right
Although we often have occasionito criticise the
Legislature, on the whole it is a pleasure to say
that we don't believe there is another legislative
BODY IN the country in which bills are considered
more On their merits and in which the members
are ireer from control of so-caed political
posses than the members OF the Della
ware Legislature. Under our present consti-
luton the people of the State arc represent
ca thoroughly each district having its representa-
tive who is in close touch with the people
How dlfferent.from the old days when the Leg
sslature often was solidly of one party and the
large minority OF the State had no voice what
ever. As yet this change was brought about as
result OF years OF agitation on the part of the
Republicans who urged the new constitution
which has been a great improvement over the old
order.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
NEW BALLOT LAW.

a LEGISLATIVE report from Dover the other
4 n day was to the effect that the Republican
members we're holding a conference to consider
party matters and the attitude of the members
regarding various legislation. There are few
partisan matters brought before the members
On most things the members do not divide on
party lines. 1t is right and proper, however, that
such conferences should be held There are GER
tain things which the party should stand as
one man.
1t was stated that among the subjects consid-
cred at the conference was the position of the
Republicans on the voters assistant repeater. The
Republicans of the Legislature should have no diff
fculty in satisfactorily dsposing of that question.
The last Republican State Convention pointed
the way very clearly. The resolutions of the con-
Nention said:
I'VE favor a simplifed and improved ballot,
whereby the voter can better express his wishes
at the polls
1t is a short plank but il is full of meaning
If il means anything, il is that the Republican
State Convention pledged itself to enact new
and simphed ballot law which would do away
with the present cumbersome method OF voting
and the voters assistants
The Republicans have led in all the reform leg
isaton, especially that referring TO elections in
this State. Now that it is generally believed that
the present ballot law has outlived its usefulness
and has been unsatisfactory, it is time that new
law should be formulated without the objections
which have been commonly made to the present
law. The law should, of course, provide for
absolute secrecy in baIloting.
Other Republican newspapers Of the State have
expressed opinions condemnatory Of the present
law, and it has been the cause of complaint for
years No one seems TO favor it. The desire is
for a simpler method of voting.
The fact that large number Of ballots are de-
faced, even though voters assistants are employ
ed, shows that the ballot law does not accomplish
the purpose for which all such laws are designed
free and certain recording of the will of the
voters.
The Journal therefore, believes that the Repub-
lican members of the Legislature who arc bound
by their party platform should take up the sub
jeot of new ballot law and give it careful and
conscientious consideration The enactment of a
new law would be carrying out e-of the pledges
, OF the splendid platform on which the Republicans
went before the people of the State during the
last campaign and won a deserved and trium.
plant victory.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
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aud Moreover Ii Works.

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III
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

The Delaware Society of Engineers was fortu.
nate the other evening in securing as a speaker
Mr. Oscar I. Crosby, president Of the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company Mr. Crosby
told of his engineering experiences in Central
Asia and Africa Mr.. Crosby is a highly educated
gentleman, an engineer of repute and of wide ex-
perienee in all parts OF the world, and an author
OF notable books on Africa and on social and eco
nomic questions He promises to become one Of
the important men in Wilmington and he will be
IN position TO do much for the advancement of
the city. Get acquainted with Mr.. Crosby and
you will have met a most agreeable and afable
gentleman
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
He Was Too Wise.

DE-. Harvey w. Wiley, the Govern
ment's food expert, said at a recent
dinner in Washington:
But in our search for pure foods
we may go too far. Thus lady en-
tered grocer's the other day and
said:
Have you got any currants?"
The clerk, a college graduate, re-
piled:
Yes, madam, We have very fine
Corinths, or small dried grapes from
the Greek town of that name-cur-
rants, you know, is the corrupted
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

The Artisans Savings Bank the other day cele
brated its hftieth anniversary, and The Journal
rejoices in the prosperity Of this solid and sub
stantial institution which has had half century
OF an honorable business career. Such institu-
tons as the Artisans Bank are blessing to any
community, and the city is Justly proud of them.
The gentlemen in charge of the Artisans Bank
have the entire confidence of the community The
Journal congratulates them upon the progress that
the institution has made
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

There is some talk of enlarging the Court
House OF Sussex county and bill is before the
Legislature providing for loan to make
the improvements. Much better would it be for
Sussex county to have an entirely new building
one which would reflect credit upon that county
and one which the county deserves. Sussex county
has made wonderful material progress during re-
cent years as indicated by the great advance tn
the deposits in banks Sussex, therefore. should
have Court House commensurate with its dignity
and growing prosperity. The county can we'll af-
ford it, that is If the affairs of the county govern
ment are administered as they should be-
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

its luSter, its
color.
The time to
take care Of
the hair is
W h e n ou
have hair to
take care OF.
Get rid of
tn g dandruff
by destroying
the dandrun
germs. Y on
can do this
easily by US
ing Partisan
Sage.
You can stop
itching scalp
a n d falling
hair; you can
put the radi-
ance of sun
shine in I o
your hair by
using Pari-
sian SaQe
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

The aumber of dwellers in house
averages eight in London, As in Wen
ma, so in Berlin, and about SO in Mos
COW and st. Petersburg.
The Uruguayan National Depart
ment of Engineers, is considering the
project for dock to be constructed in
the Migulete River by a private COM
pany.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

Miller Drug Company guarantees it.,
this delight-hair dressing, to satisfy
the most particular woman, or money
back
The girl with the Auburn hair is on
every bottle and carton. Large bot
tie 30 cents at Miller Drug Company,
and druggists everywhere.
On April 2, 1910, Mrs. r. NJ. Wor-
den. 3 st. James Ave, Holyoke, Mass,
wrote
Partisan Sage is the best hair
dressing | ever used. II gave my hair
life and a gloss which no other dress
ing ever did, besides stopping it from
falling out"
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

form. How many will you have"
None at all if they arc corrupted
muttered the lady. I belong TO
pure food league detroit Free
Press.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
RARE BEAUTY
Is Always Linked With q Wealth
of Magnificent Hair

Look into your mirror madam. Is
your hair getting scant; is it losing
Evening journal., 1911-03-03
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.
The United Pub

The Unitcd Pub
lishers Association
through itB presi-
dent. Mr.. Arthur
Koppell has eram-
med THE JOUR-
NAILS circulation
and Mr.. Koppcll Of
ferH 90 wager 81, 600
Of his own money,
and undertake 10
prove that THE
EVENING JOUR
NAL has the fargest
paid circulation Of
any paper printed In
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1911-03-03

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell Of
AThe Compliment That Gratified Law
renee Barrett Most of All"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-20
Ladies Cemetery Association.

A meeting of the Ladies' Cemote,y Association was held iii the Fist Presbyterian church yesterday alter noon The following officers were elected: Mrs. J. R. Martin, president: Mrs. J. l.. Mills, first vice president: Mrs. Charles Alexander second vice president; Mrs. c. R. Fitzhugh, treas urer, and Mrs. F. J. Hearn. secretary. The meeting was an enthusiastic one and much good work for the Cemeter' was planned for the future The As- sociation was fully reorganized and can now do more effective work than ever, as there are number of other ladies forming a committee from the City Beautiful Club to work for tbe cemetery. Decoration Day will be observed in May.