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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12

At the request of the owner. we Will
offer for sale by auction. on the prem
ses. on
WEDNESDAY. NrAY 15, 1912,
the following described property, with
improvements:
First. Commencing at $3.50 p. NJ,
No. 1929 West Leigh Street, on the
north side of Leigh Street, betwe en-
Harrison and Kinney Streets. fronting
on said north line of Leigh Street 81
feet inches and running back he
tween parallel lines I75 feet to alley
20 feet wide.
Second At about 6 p NJ, No. 1925
Moore Street. with improvements
thereon. situated on the south line OF
Moore Street. and fronting thereon 10
feet, and running back between par
allcl lines 40 feet TO an alley.
Both OF above pieces Of land have
good houses thereon. and are in spien-
did, renting locality.
TERMS Announced at sale.
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BY J. Thompson Brown s. Co.
1ll3 Main Street.

TRUSTEES, SALE
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, DESIR-
ABLE WEST END BUILDING LOTS
NOW RIPE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
OR a SURE SPECULATION.
BY virtue Of deed o: trust dated
February 4. 1912. and record I'll in Rich
nond Chancery Court. d. B. COCA
page 80, and as per order entered in
the United States District Court Tor
the Eastern District OF Virginia, April
,S. 1912, in the matter of w. w. Haley
bankrupt we will sell at public auc-
ton, on the premises.
THURSDAY. MAY 16.
at p. NJ.
$50 feet by $50 feet inches on
the east side OF Davis Avenue. between
Main and Cary Streets
II.-S0 feet by $50 feet I inches on
the west side OF Elm Street. between
Main and Cary Streets.
III--Lot of land fronting 80 feet on
north side OF Cary Street by 1875 feet
TO i5 foot alley.
The first two mentioned lots are
bounded on three sides by wide alleys,
street to street A splendid location
for wood and coal or lumber yard.
or desirable location FOX medium
sized houses. now in demand
TRRAIS: Cash.
EDW. II. BROWN,
Trustee on above deed.
HIRAM VI. SMITH
Trustee in bankruptcy.
Note.-While above terms are pre-
sc-ibed by the decree. easier terms
can be arranged.
]. THOMPSON BROWN & co.
Auctioneers.
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THURSDAY. MAY 10TH, 1912.
a, s.2n u NJ

THURSDAY. MAY 10TH, 1912.
at $50 p. NJ,
those two certain lots of land on Park
Avenue, fronting In all sixty (60) feet.
by a depth between parallel lines of al
feet, said property being on tn, north
side of Park Avenue. beginning at a
point 2lo feet east OF Sheppard Street.
This property Is well located, in di-
resrt line of the city's progress. and
should appeal alike to the investor,
homeseeker and speculator.
TERMS: Liberal and announced at
time of sale.
RUEHRAfUND & BOWLES.
Real Estate Agents.
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The Valentine AMthnCO
.NuCNosHSa8
GIG EAST. RaST AAn: SE
UNCLAIMED EXPRESS MATTER
At AUCTION.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
The Southern Express Company and
the Adams Express Company Will sell
for cash to the highest bidder. at pub
lie. auction. all matter remaining on
hand six months or more. unless pre-
viousiy called for and delivered or
otherwise disposed M on or before
TUESDAY. MAY IL. 1912.
Commencing at 10 o'clock a. NJ,
at the auction salesrooms of the Val
entine Auction Co, No. CTS East Broad
Street. Richmond. Va.
w A. MEIIEGAN.
Agent.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION CO.
Auctioneara-
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By y. w. Bowe & Son
and
Pollard & Bagby.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE

COMMISSIONER SALE
THAT EXTREMELY VALUABLE AND
WE'LL LOCATED PROPERTY,
KNOWN AS THE WOODBRIDGE
HOMESTEAD" AT THE SOUTH
EAST CORNER OF GRACE AND
SEVENTH STREETS. At AUCTION.
In. execution OF a decree of Rich
mond Caaneery Court, entered March
bridge VS.. Powers 6 Tyler. surviving
trustees. ct ais" the undersigned. spe-
cial commissioner, appointed for that
purpose, will sell BY auction, on the
WEDNESDAY. MAY Is, 1912.
at $3.50 p. NJ,
tnat most desirable property above re-
erred 10. consisting of comfortable
old brick dwelling. with the lot upon
inches and running back between AS
and $50 feet to an alley in the rear
Is feet 4 inches wide.
III point of location. he!HG at prom
any one of several modes of improving
II. and by reason of its nearness to
large and imposing improvements al
ready made in its neighborhood. with
not 10 speak of several others. includ-
ing the proposed hotel at Eighth and
Grace Streets. thls property deserves
the attention both of spectators and
investors. as a purchase at this point
will doubtless prove profitable in the
near future.
TERMS: One-fourth cash. and the
residue in three equal payments at one.
two and three years, for notes. with
interest added. and the title retained
until all or the purchase money shall
have been paid
JAMES CASKIE.
Special Commissioner.
/ certify that the bond required Of
the special commissioner BY. the abova
decree has been duly given
Teste: CHARLES o. SAVILT4E,
Clerk
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By Sullivan & Company.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers
North Tenth Street.

At the request of the owners, we
will Offer for sale. on the premises. at
public auction.
TUESDAY MAY "A. 1912,
at o'clock P. NJ.
that brick store and dwelling,
nos lls AND III E-AST BYRD ST.
This property IS situated on the
SOUTHWEST corner of second anu BYRD
streets, which is an excellent busl-
ness location. fronting so feet on BYRD
street and running back about - r4et,
having ii store with three living rooms
renting Tor S2l6 per annum, and doors
connecting with q siXroom dwelling
renting for $3.50 per annum. total
rental of s396 Both store and dwell
ing are in good condition. and should
attract all who desire a good. safe
investment.
TERMS: Easy, and announced "a,
sale.
SULLIVAN & COMPANY.
Auctioneers.
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FOR SALE

Famous Old Mirrors. Chandeliers
and Antiques, as well as all Hotel
Furniture and Equipment of the
ARLINGTON HOTEL, WASH
INGTON, d. C., TO be conducted at
Absolute PUBLIC AUCTION by
G. G. SLOAN & co. Qnc.), sale
starting May 20, continuing through
week. TERMS CASH.
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BEFORE REMOVING. on JUNE /. TO
MY NEW APARTMENTS IN THE
ARCADE BUILDING. ON FOUSHEE
STREET. WILL MAKE UP SUITS
AT GREAT REDUCTION ~
PRICES. MY STOCK INCLUDES
THE MOST DESIRABLE SERGES
AND WHlPCORDS IN NAVY AND
CREAM; ALSO MOHAIRS. PONGEES
AND LINENS. NOW Is THE TINE
40 GET YOUR SUIT MADE FOR
VALUES WEEE NEVER 0FF,,,I,s.1
BEFORE. L WILL ALSO MAKE.
SEPARATE SKIRTS AND AUTOMO-
BILE. COATS AT EXTREMELY LOW
PRICES. y. LASkA, 3Ol y. SECOND
STREET.
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AUCTION SALE
OF
GRE ANiERY PLANT.

BY virtue of decree of the Hust-
lngscourt OF the city OF Petersburg.
entered on March Z. 1912. in the sui,
of Harrison vs.. Petersburg Creamery
Co. Inc, L shall on
TUESDAY. THE 2lST OF MAY. 1912,
at o'clock p NJ.
on the premises, at the southeast cor
ner o: High and South Streets. in the
city Of Petersburg, Va. sell at public
auction creamery plant complete.
consisting of a new building. new and
up-to-datc machinery and appliances,
l VIII also sell. in conjunction Herewith.
the lease OF the ground on which the
same Is situated. and which runs for
one year. with the privilege OF re-
newal for five years.
TERMS: One-third cash, and balance
at six and twelve months, with in
teTest.
PAUL PETIT,
Receiver.
For Information. apply to Paul pet
tit. Petersburg. Va.
P..NNILL & HARRISON.
Auctioneers.
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aurfiun 5alfs, a9onnay

BY c. l.. & II. L. Denoon,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
We will sell by public auction, on
e " MONDAY, MAY 10, 1912.
at o'clock +. NJ.
attractive lots in Baechwood Park. at
Stop &c. Seven Pines car line.
These lots are very nice and con-
vcniently located for homes. as they
are so near the electric car line. in
good neiShborhood. and very near New
Bridge Church. Can also sell some
acre lots
TERMS: Unusually liberal
c. J.. & II. L. DENOON,
Auctionsers.
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BY Richeson & crutchheld
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Corner Eleventh and Bank Streets
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9iIltnrrp

~,---->-~>-- - >>-~>-~>->~
WE STILL HAVE BEAUTIFUL,
array OF spring hats that go at
and below cost New arrival of
latest summer effects. CLARKsS
MILLINERY. III ~ First Street
GREAT SACRIFICE SALE Of ALL
my spring hats; untrimmed hats
from CSC up to CSC; usual prices
$3.50 10 $3.50 TRIMMED hats that
sold for $500 at sL4S: children's
hats OF all kinds and dcscrlpt' ons
from soc TO 9Sc; usual price sl.08
to $3.50. MRS. L. BARNETT, 3l6 T..
Broad, Chamlee's old millinery.
FOR CORRECT STYLES IN MlLLIN-
cry you must see my display of trim
med hats and untrimmed shapes; also
my l'heof ready. made garments for
ladies and children. we are now
giving special prices on all lines
Alterations free. MRS. JULIUS
BEAR 1422 L. Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12

1F YOU NEED a COOK. MAID,
nurse, butler. farm, dairy hands: In
fact, any kind OF help. male or fe-
male. we can furnish II. MARTIN
& CO, Employment Agency, SIS L..
Broad.
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PIANO TUNING.

PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE DIFFER
ence have their pianos tuned by LEE
PERCUSSION PIANO CO. Iio East
Broad street. Phone Madison G2.-L
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AT the request of the owner, we will
sell at public auction. on the premises,
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aurttDn ealss, Future Days

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By McVcigh G. CHM,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
Trustees Auction Sale
The John A. McCloy
Granite Quarry
Situated in Hcnrico county, Virginia, west
OF the New Reservoir, and adjoining the
land Of Mann & Brown.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
E2N DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
In the Matter Of
John y. McCloy and Alvcs
Fitzhugh, as individuals,
and as partners, trading
as The John A. McCloy
Granite Quarrying Com
pany
Bankrupts.
IN BANK
RUPTCY
No. 1883
ORDER.
By virtue Of an order entered in the
above proceedings on May I. 1912, and
as trustee under certain deed of trust
from ohm A. McCloy and wife, and John
A. MoCloy and Alves Fitzhugh, partners,
trading as The John A. McCloy Granite
clarifying Company, dated November 6,
1909, and recorded in the clerks office of
the county Of Hcnrico in Deed Book
,S1-a, page s., TO secure the payment Of
TWO certain notes aggregating $500. de-
fault having been made in the payment
Of both OF said notes. at the request Of
the holder OF said notes. | will sell at
public auction on the premises on
MONDAY, MAY 10. 1912,
At 4:3O o'clock p. NJ,
The Granite Quarrying Plant, and the
real estate on which the same is located,
containing about three and eight hundred
and cighty-hve thousandths (3,SS5-lOOO)
acres, situated in the county OF Hcnrico
near the western limits OF the city OF
Richmond and near the Belt Line tracks
OF the R., F. s; P. r. R., and adjoining
the lands Of Blanton, Hoyt and Mactav-
ish; and also. all Of the machinery, tools,
pipe, coal, Office furniture, iron safe, blue
and rubbie stone and curb stock, together
with all property and appliances Of all
kinds belonging to the said John A.
AlcCloy, or to the said John A. McCloy
Granite Quarrying Company, and used
IN, and in connection with the Granite
Quarry upon the above described real
estate.
Right is reserved to offer the personal
property in parcels, or to offer both real
and personal property as whole.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay the
costs Of executing this trust. and to pay
the said notes aggrcgating $500. with
interest on 81 800 thereof. from April II,
1912; on $500 thereof from April IS, 1912,
and on $500 thereof from April so, 1912:
the balance in two equal instalmcnts at
SIX and twelve months, with o per cent.
interest added; or all cash, at the option
OF the purchaser
JOHN B. MINOR,
Trustee.
c. r. SANDS and
ORDWAY FULLER.
Counsel Tor Bankrupts.
" McNEICH & GLINN,
Auctioneers.
A plat or survey of this property can be
seen a the office Of the auctionecrs.
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Reliable Transsfer

RELIABLE TRANSFER.--NILI
302 North Ninth Street hauls trunks
for 25c. Claim checks issued at the
house for your baggage. Two men
on our wagon. We mako a special
ty of moving furniture and pianos.
Phone Madison HAS.
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By. Elan & Funston.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
trustee Public Auction
Sale Of Highly Valuable
Business Property With
Wharf Frontage on Jane:
: River and Adjoins the
Plant of S. H. Halves &
Co. on Water Street.

SALE OF LARGE LOT IN ROCKETS,
WITH VALUABLE IMPROVEMENTS
THEREON, AND WHARF, FRONT
ING on JAMES RIVER.
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BAKER
MONEY TO LEND.

BORROW on YOUR WATCHES. DIA-
lnonds and jewelry from the EQUIT-
ABLE LOAN SOCIETY. Second Floor.
Eighth and Broad. Rates OF inter
est lowest in city.
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PIANO HOSPITAL.
EXQUISITES.

AUSTRIAN HAND EMBROIDERED
Underwear. now shipment OF real
Austrian Laces. in collars, cuffs and
yard goods; an exquisite collection
at low prices; do not fail to see them
al YNRID'S. 217 North Fifth Street.
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SHOE RETAILING.

LET US BiiAEPEN YOUR LAWN
mower On cur autoInbatic 1awnmow-
er grinder, especially built for tho
purpose. Satisfaction guarRuteed
BUAKP-O co, sOg L. Main
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Goal amt tlluou
WOOD And COAL.

IL you BURN WOOD JUST CONSULT
Headquarters over phone or get on
car and come 10 my office, where
you can see sample and get de-
livery in 80 minutes by automobile
truck. LONG. THE WOOD MAN. 1G06
West Broad.
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/ certify that the bond required Of
the special commissioner by the abovs
decree has been duly given.
Teste: CHARLES o. sAvILIE.
Clerk.
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BY Ruehrmund & Bowles.
Real Estate Agents and Auct!oneers,
II North Eighth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12

This valuable lot OF ground. on which
there Ia an old frame dwelling. fronts
2i.6 feet on the east line of Fourth
Fourth, with depth OF SIS feet. more
or less. and IS situated on the north
east corner of a wide alley.
The central location OF this property
and Its close proximity To business.
stores. etc, renders II valuable and
desirable for small stores which are
now rcntable and will afford good
income.
TERMS: One-third cash. balance one
and two years. secured by trust deed.
J. THOMPSON BROWN & co.
Aucttoneers
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sroP. LOOK AID THINK.

JOHN LA TOUCHE. JR.. NEW PLACE,
53l West Main: Monroe 1852. French
and steam cleaning. ladies' princes,
and dresses cleaned. ei.50; plated
skirt cleaned. use; plain, 500; gloves
cleaned, any length. 1oc por pair.
gents suit dry cIuaneu. sue, French
CLEANED. Ell, reduction In Ill WORK.
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PROTECTION,

ORIENTAL or DOMESTIC RUG
should be cleaned by KhMBOURIAN.
2lh North First.
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WATCH REPAJE;INo.

YOUR WATCH REPAIRED OR CLEAN :
ed by WM. TOB.EE. JR.. 10 q guar
nntee that II none properly: 20
years experience. Cle.:;!nY. 81; main
springs. 81. 1913 East B;oBd Street
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Situated in Hcnrico county, Virginia, west
OF the New Reservoir, and adjoining the
land Of Mann & Brown.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR TIL F. EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
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RisrelIanspus

BEST WORK IN TOWN.. LET US TAKE
care of your pianos by tho year.
LEE FERGUSON PIANO CO, 118
East Broad Street yhono Madison
Cg2-II
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STOVES REPAIRED.

GAS. STEEL RANGE. ANY KIND. G.
RAND. The Expert. Call Monroe 596
or Monroe 2547.
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LADIES. TAKE NOTICE. PAUL KAN
SKY. LADIES' TAILOR, 2ll NORTH
FIRST STREET Is NOW MAKING
LINEN AND SILK SUITS AT A
TO SECURE THESE BARGAINS
WILL PLACE YOUR ORDERS Sow.
AS HE LEAVES FOR NEW YORK
THE FIRST PART OF JUNE.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-16

Y MURDER OF GAMBLER.
his gambling house.
From the moment he squealed
Rosenthal walked in. deadly fear
of his life. Yesterday afternoon
his wife got him to take body.
guard with him.
At midnight Rosenthal made a
tript o District Attorney Whit
mans office to tell more of police
dealings with gamblers. He did
not take a guard with him.
Whats the use" he asked his
wife. eff they're going to get me
they'll get me, guard or no
guard"
He told Whitman he was afraid
to come to see him again. Whit
man laughed at the gamblers
fears,
"This is New York." he said,
mot the wild and woolly West"
Laugh if you like" said, Ro-
senthal, "but know. I've squeal-
ed on the police, and the police
have got better men than l am
for that. They'll get me, too, and
you'll never be able to find out
who is responsible"
So, instead of making the next
meeting for the completion of Ro-
senthaPs confession in his office,
Whitman made it at his home at
$50 o'clock this morning.
Rosenthal never lived to keep
the appointment. Shortly after2
O'Clock in the morning he was
called out of the Hotel Metropole
at the 43rd street entrance,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-16

NEW YORK STARTLED b
New York, July 16.-The muir
der of Herman Rosenthal, gam
bier, has begun such a sensation
as will rock New York to its very
foundations.
The dealings of the police with
gamblers, and with the New York
Apaches, whose only trade is
murder, are all to come out.
A beginning already has been
made. The police today arrested
Louis Libby, IS, chauffeur, en-
ployed at the same garage from
which was rented the automobile
used by the taxicab bandits.
The police say Libby was
chauffeur of the machine used in
the murder of Rosenthal in the
very center of New York's new
tenderloin today.
Libby was sweated by District
Attorney Whitman and high po-
lice officials. He was defiant at
first. Then weakened, and, the
police say, confessed.
The murder of Rosenthal was
the most sensational gang-mur-
der in the history of New York.
Rosenthal was a cheap gam
bier. He was the representative
of a politician of nationwide
prominence:
Recently Rosenthal violated |
the ethics of the gamblers code. |
He squealed to District Attorney |
Whitman, saying that Police
Lieut.. Becker was holding him up |
for percentage of the profits of
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YORK STARTLED BY MURDER OF GAMBLER
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the Yankees rolled up IS any its predecessors The
points, but points less than all Americans have made themselves
the other combined popular
There better feeling because overwhelming
finish of this Olympic than victory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-10
BADLY BURNED
BY EXPLOSION

Hettinger. N. D.. Dec. 1O.-Erick
Erickson, who lives on the Grand
river north Of Ellingson, was seriously
burned about the hands and face in
an explosion of powder al the Parker
q mine at Lodgepole on Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. Erickson had gone to the mine
Tor coal in the morning and he and
three or four companions had gone
into a a at the mine to eat their
lunch when 1t appears that some one
OF the party lighted some matches
which in turn ignited a few scattered
grains OF powder that were on the
table. A partially used can of pow
der containing a possible four or Ave
pounds of the explosive stood in the
corner of the building and it is thought
that a spark from the table ignited he
powder in the can. Erickson happen
ed to be the mar closest to the can
and consequently he was. covered with
nre In an instant. Before his COM
pantons could do anything for him his
clothes were all burned off and his
face and hands were badly burned. 1t
is also thought that he inhaled some
of the fumes.
This is the second time in a year
that Mr.. Erickson has had a narrow
escape with his life, the other occa-
sion being when he was overcome with
well-gas about a year ago. In adj
dition to this he has had bad luck
with his crops, SO the accident is a
particularly unfortunate one.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-10

wonderful how much better road you
will get than when you try to work
when the soil is dry n hard or dry
and mealy. BY working the road ma
| chine during the early spring and
summer when there's moisture In the
road surface which under the action
of the scraper packs the soil, making q
firm and solid road bed. Then after
each rain during the summer n fall,
IL the road is gone over with q plank
drag we can have a good earth road.
Earth roads are all we can expect
to have in this state, outside of the
cities, for some years to come, and we
should endeavor to work out a system
which will give us the best earth road
possible for the money expended. !
believe a system could be devised
whereby all construction work can be
done by contract, and repairs and
maintenance by day labor under the
supervision of this township road Of
ficer, of which / have spoken. It would
be well If standard plans and specifi-
cations and form of contract could be
prepared and furnished the townships
and counties so that we would have q
uniform width and crown for all
roads. Then again, we should have
different specifications for different
roads. Roads of the first class should
be those leading direct from one coun-
ty seat to another through the greatest
populated district, while roads of the
second and third class would be those
leading into the main travelled high
way.
""The law enacted at the 1911 session
Of the legislature, providing for the
appointment of a county superintend-
emit of highways, has been taken adj
vantage of by Ave counties. and the
-l - L--,a I--~, 80 G-H
ter than under the old method. / be-
lieve this law should be retained and
some amendments added to make it
more effective. There is considerable
agitation throughout the state for the
appointment of a highway commits
sion. Whether this is practical be-
fore the constitution is amended so
that state aid can be granted is
questionable. If the concurrent reso-
luton, passed by the last legislature,
providing for the amendment of sec
ton 1S5 of the constitution so that
state aid a be granted, is passed
by the coming legislature and is ar
ried by a vote of the people at the
general election in 1914, laws provid-
ing for state aid car be made by the
1915 legislature.
cit might be well, however, to pro-
vide that some of the state officers
should be ex-off1cio highway com
missioners, and an important part of
their duties would be ITO disseminate
information to road officials on the
building of better roads. 1t is a well
known fact that good practical road
builders are scarce, and we must be-
gin at once to educate men along this
line. We are beginning to see that
the old theory that anyone can build
roads is very far from the truth"