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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
LIGHTNING STARTS BLAZE, +,
THEN SENDS IN ALARM

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 14.-After setting
fire to the Powell & O'Rourke Grain
Company's elevator at No II Brooklyn
street. lightning jumped 100 feet to a
signal box across the street and turned
In fire alarm at 8 a. m, according to
Fred Bick, night Waterman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
SuffragistS Burn Old
Hats at JOllification

Q PITTSBURG, KANS., Nov. a.
. Woman suffragists from every
. part of Crawford county assem-
. bled here today to celebrate to-
. night with a bonnet burning q
. their recent victory at the Kan Q
. sas polls. Every woman attend
. ing the celebration will bring at q
D least one last years bonnet to help Q
. make a big bonfire in City Hall .
0 square.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-14
GERMAN CRUISER SAILS.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 14.-The
German cruiser school ship Hansa sail
ed from Charleston yesterday, bound
for Havana, after two weeks stay here
which was marked by many entertain
mentS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
SCREAMS BRIGHTEN
TWO MASKED MEN
PARTY OF YOUNG PEOPLE BAD
IY SCARED By TOJGHS THEY
MEET ON THE ROAD.

While on their way 10 Forest Hill
park party of Young people were
given quiIe a scare last night about
st30 O'Clock when tWo-mau With
masks over their faces walked out In
the road In front OF them.
The party ~ young people had inst
turned off OF Semmes avenue into the
road. which LEADS To the park and
had gotten near the bridge when the
two men walked out OF the woods.
Some of the smaller girls In the
party screamed. As they did the two
masked men made Off into the woods.
The girls not waiting 10 get qnothrT
glimpse Of the men turned and fed
They told their experience t. a
man whom they met and Officer r
J. Counsins. manager Of Forest Hill
park. was Immediately notified.
Officer Counsins accompanied ny
two citizens went TO the place whore
the men were seen TO enter the woods
A through search of the woods FoI-
lowed, but the men could not be To-
Gated.
One Of the party says this two ap~
peared to DO white men.
This Is the second time this spring
that men, acting in peculiar man
her, have been seen near the park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Rice Notes.

RICE. A.. June MIR, and -Ars-
J. -. Farley and children, Of Roanoke
are visiting her father, Mr.. A. /.
Bradshaw.
James overton and daughter MISS
Hennie, OF Charlotte county, are visit
ing Mrs r. A Bradshaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Y. Bondrant visit
ed rheir daughter, Mrs. f. W. scott IN
Amelia county, last Saturday ana
Sunday. 49,
II. 4 Kollefrath returned to his
home In Marysvtlle, Ohio. last Mon
day after spending some time at e. 7.
Bondurants
Misses Christine and Eulalia BRAD
shaw spent part OF last week with
relatives In Crewe.
Miss Bessie Bondurant spent the
week end with this Misses Lyon In
Cumberland county.
Aubrey Bradshaw. of Crewe, spent
Monday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. :. Bradshaw.
Mrs. George Hubbard returned home
last week after n months visit 70 her
home people In West Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO. June f2.--Condit'ons
surrounding the wheat market YER
ahnorn,al today. They were out ~
linc 3, watch vas expected Crop
news &. Kansas and Nebraska was
reore faso44.ble. 8nd some OF the ~
ports expressed the opinion thai both
thosa states would hay" much n'ore
wheat than WAS generally looked Tor
hv the trade week ago. IN 1aa4-
ton 10 gbesc improved crop pros
poets In the SuNithwest were mes
sages fron Some Of the best posted
meu in the spring wheat country, "hA
SAID that the recent rains would prove
Of great assistance 10 the crop es-
peciailv In those sections where rain
was needed. Some Of the larger sleNa
tor concerns We're sellers or Dcc@m-
Der wheat in a nberal manner today,
while they bought September nj Il
difference OF one cent Others were
selling December. and buying July,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
sunday.schooi Association Adjourns.

CAPE CHARLES, VA. June IL
The Baptist Sunday school conyeu-
ton of tho association OF Accomac
county, after a two days SESSIONS at
the Haliw God Baptist church has ad-
journed. The attendance was large.
reports Of work encouraging and the
social literature especially pleasant.
The Glowing officers were re-eiect-
ed: John l.. Rayfeid. president; w.
r. White. secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. Whites election is for the fif-
feenth consecutive term. Parksley,
Va was chosen for the convention
Of 1918
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Y. M. E.. 4. WILL JOIN
IN CAMPING TRIP

Members Of the SouthSiGe Branch Of
the Young Mems Christian ass0cia-
ZION viii join IN the camping trips
1his summer with The boys II the
Central association.
There will he TWO camps. Tno first
ona win leave Richmond Jupe 18th
and the Second July 1871, Boys rET;ss :
ias F.om the ages OF fourteen - elg,-
-cu viii camp in the Shenandoah
valley. al esaud Ford, The place
where the hoys viii camp II si-u2tc1
on q beautiful site and It's hs4ut| -
enhanced ny the close proximity Of
the mountains.
The Young members. between the
ages Of twelve and fifteen years, VIII
make their eucampment AT QHantiea'
which fs or the Potomac river, IhlS
Is also an excellent spot TO camp
The held wireless outfit ~ the
wireless Patrol OF Scouts Will he in
both camps and an opportunity VIII
Re given to learn something about
wireless teleeraphy.
No one will be allowed 10 z" on the
camping trip unless ne promises
hearty cooperation.
Later on in the summer other
camps will be gotten up for boys VINO
work ana viii get Vacation THIS Ne.ls.
These camps Will he held a. camp
nuke. at Vaughan, Va Specint
trains will leave Richmond Saturday
afternoon and return in time Mon
day morning IA enable the boys TO get
10 their work In time.
Secretary James o. Arroli ~ at the
boys headquarters every day and VIII
n, glad "a eaIk TO the boys alb, the
camps
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
SALES OF STOCK
NOMINAL ONLY
Y ATTACK ON AMERICAN CAN BY
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
IS DISCUSSED.
j To DECLINE. f0 TALK
CANADIAN PACIFIC BECOMES
STRONG WHEN HEAVY
ORDER FOR CARS AND
ENGINES is MADE
KNOWN.
Rx THOMAS c. sAoTWELL.

NEW YORK, June I2.-~Business ca
tile stock exchange was nominal to
day. The trading was light and move
naents were III no importance. The
thing that was most discussed. was
the attempt OF the money trust in
xestiga ting committee 10 make pubic
the transactions IA American Can,
The street Is glad Can has been picked
: As-- tbs E1LiYarftinsnt- As the STOCK 10 Do
attacked. for II is believed that the
disclosures Will justify all that has
been done.
Members or the exchange VIII IN
doubtedls refuse IA show their books.
gspt that vii no, Interfere with the
government for Daniel q. Reid, who
has lseen summoned, is understood ~
be willing To tell all about II. But
even he cannot be forced. He viii Sail
FIR Europe on July 10th, The dis
closures tglll he interesting as prov
s,ag how earnings influence stock
long in advance OF their official pubitot'-
lion
But while there IS no apprehension
regarding The rnaFk57t fnT tutt staeh,
rhe brokers arc highly incenscd at tbs
attempt 10 make their business pub
lie. because, u the precedent WAS once
established. there would be no secrecy
possible. They viii refuse on the
ground that congress has no right to
force testimony unless there are
charges against members Of congress.
THAT was the reason r, r. Chapman
way sent 10 tan fer contempt, when
3 charges against the Sugar Senators
were being investigated. and he refused
to show his books. The Supreme
court has refused on several occasions
10 permit congress 10 force citizens to
Testify. ne court f1as clearly stated
that even II crime va considered, the
regular court is the place to take the
testimony The constitution and am
erdments, protect all citizens from
improper. or irregular disclosure Of
their personal affairs, and this at
tempt OF congress 10 open the books
Or the brokers is blow at the CON
sfitntion, and an attempt to usurp the
authority vested by the constit tuition In
rfse rnurrE
The money trust hearing. therefore.
may be dismissed absolutely. as a
market influence and the idle rufnors
that certain politicians are short of
Can may be- ignored The market Is
waiting for more substantial things.
Canadian Pacific was strong
throughout the day, because Of an
order for $4,000. 900 worth of freight
cars, snd engines. That shows what
crop conditions are in that country.
Both American Sugar and Beet
Sugar were strong today on the trade
outlook. Malt and TEXAS OIL were
strong for the Same reason So was
Colorado Fuel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

Many will go so Virginia Beach
Wednesday, June 10th. on the excur-
sion run by Monumental and All
saints sunday schools. There will he
no change Of ears at Norfolk, as the
trains Will run through To the new
pavillon, ~ the most complete in the
cnsiro building. which inciues the
pavilion the most complete in the
south and has every possible accom-
mediation for exHursionists The surr
bathing there Is unsurpassed any
where on the Atlantic coast. and the
water is tempered BY tho warmth OF
the Gulf stream.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

NEW YORK. June 12.-Money on
rail- ~ the Stecg Exchange today
opened Al ~ per cent; highest 8.
lowest. 2 closing per cent Most
OF the days loans were made III
"a per cent,
The time money market S. quiet
II anything. IL is slightly easier. he
ssaBse ~ g sonew bat larger offering
of funds. Demand shows no improve
fncnt. SIX months loans. IL per
cent. appear 10 be gaining ground.
isnt the rates duoted are f-2 q 3 "a
per cent for this maturity
Sixty and ninety days are 3 per
cent; four months 3 u 8 Ia per cent
FIVE months, 3 1-2 per cent.
Commercial paper Us unchanged az
2 3-$a 4 per cent for the best names,
London discounts. : Is per cent, an
changed; Paris discounts 2 3-4 per
cent unchanged Berlin discounts &,
per cent unchanged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

NEW YORK. June 1.-THE cot
ton contract market was sustained
and finally forced To new high levels
for The movement today mainly by
short covering Whether this cover
ing movement was part nj previously
existing hedge commitment between
New York, New Orleans asd Liver
pool. cannot be definitely stated. but
that idea seemed to prevail In many
we'll informed quarters here was al
SO good investment buying rejecting
strength OF the spot situation with
some addition to speculative com
mittments based on crop uncertain
ties, The crop news OF the day was
generally favorable.
liverpool futures closed steady at
from 4 Ia to points, advance, Man
chester cabied warns and cloths firm.
Sales OF 1900 bales OF actual cotton
were made In Liverpool today al one
point advance to 64.5d for middl!ng-
Open High Low, Close,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
=. ssautify School Lawn.

vote Of thanks has deem c1tVF'"tN'
"a David Dunlop. Of Petersburg ny the
board of trustees of Matoaca dlstrics
for the Kindness that he has shown
towards swift Creek school recehtiy
MIR. Dunlop has asked the privilege OF
aiding and otherwise beautifyinS me
lawn In front Of the school at us
own expense.
II will be sown in grass seed, trees
will be planted and a hedge VIII De
placed around the plot OF grouno
A lew weeks ago DIR. Dunlop pre-
scented the school with hahdsohlSs
ntano. which has given the teachers
ana pupils of tho school much pleasure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Old Officers Reelected.

ts5pecfFti 10 f'hr Richmond N-irsiffiaf.3
FNPORfA. VA, June I'm the
municipal election here yesterday all
the old counchmen and other officers
were reelected. there being no oppo-
sttion for mayor. Out of nearly 200
votes cast. Mayor Everett defeated
pick" Stubblin by 10 votes. There
was some scratching on all the can
dIdafeY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Quiet Marriage

A quiet marriage was celebrated last
night at the home of the brides
mother, on East Thirteenth street,
VIXEN Miss Bessie Nance became the
bride OF Caleb Epschur Newby. Rev.
+. Ernest Warren. of Meade Memorial
Episcopal church, offfCtarcd. They
viii make their home with the bride s
mother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Incumbent Wins.

kEYsVILLE. VA. June tin a
spirited contest for town Offices here
II. u. Peters. incumbent. was elect
ed mayor over G, f. Wade by IL
majority The following were elect
ed councilmen: II. W. Farmer. j. l..
Harris, n A. Murray. W. T. Staples,
A. Il. Hammer and DR. r ]. Gregory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. June Cotton
market closed; January. f.s4; Feb
rnary. 1876; March. 1883; July
12fs; August, 1924, September fi.SA
ass; November. 11.72 I7s; Decen-
Der. IL -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

Euul1nen nan arrived IN south htcA-
naond yesterday from Washington and
VIII soon OF gage In rebuilding amt re-
modelling the entire telephone and tsse-
graph system from here tn Washing
ton The move Ia the Result OF the III
crease ~ tho telephone and telegraph
traffic between the two cities,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
NATAL Era Extinauishsr.

An automatic fire extinsuisher il be-
ing installed IN the Miller Manufae-
turing plant, corner OF Seventh ana
Stockton streets. should hro preaA
out In the plant 1t Viii be Almost
impo-sible FOR it 10 gain any Roadway
hefaro # has been extinsuishea. II
can throw stream "a distance OF hfty
feet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

s clyde Barber, of North Carolina,
and Miss Halle Anderson. of Dan
willie. were married last night IN the
pnrlor OF Rev. q. r. Forester, pastor
VI street Methodist church.
Mr. and Mrs. Barber Will make their
home on the Southside for The present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
TWO GRADUATE AT
STAUNTON SCHOOL

STAUNTON, VA, June t2,==ttnfy
two students, Edward r. Freeman. of
Orange. and Oliver W Mclnturr. or
Straburg. were graduated from the
Virginia School for the Deaf and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

Blind, when the final exercises OF that
school ~ere held here this mornins
DR. @. W Butts. president OF the board
of visitor of the school, presented
diplomas. medals and prizes
Follow ing tbs commencement sxer-
cfses meeting Of the board OF visi-
tors war held, but nothing but routine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

business was transferred.
Twenty young men and women gra-
.luated from the stanton high school
last night when the commencement
exercises Of the school were held
Hon. r. c. stearnes, secretary At the
state board OF education, delivercL 4
fcrceful address TO the gredvAtaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
vercl;et viii Stand.

Judge Wellg refused 10 SGT aside Inc
verdict in the case OF Lily Hall Clarke
against the New Jersey Toboggan and
Caroussl company yesterday IN Hnst4
ings court, part II.
A verdict was found for the plaintiff
last week for injuries alleged 70 have
been received on the toboSSsn slide
last summer at Forest HiII park.
The plaintiff was represented by Al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
viii Go on Visit.

Mrs. T. J. Cousins. OF Forest Hill,
VIII leave III few days for Newport
News, where she will stay ten days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
National League
CONTINUED From Firth Page)

Chalmers hard. and won easily, S 10
0. Score:
Cincinnati ....so2 ooz n o 0--s
Philadelphia 20 90 0 0 0 0 o 90
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

rorneys John Lamb and Charles L.
Page Attorney Samuel Kelley repre-
scented The defense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Pittsburg Take Final.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Juno f5TE5A
small crowd saw Pittsburg take IKE
final game OF the series from Brook
iyn today, : to Q. Robinson allowed
only seven hits, the Brooklyns beirg
unable to reach him until tho nnal
inning. He was fauitlcesiy support
cd. ii hard shower us tho game
started, delayed the contest for some
time. Score:
pittsburg .....0 01 0 0 d--7
Brooklyn ..0 0 o 0 @ 2-3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond. Va. June ~. 1919
srurrisl1ed by Richard w MauYv
stock and bond broker, 1913 East
Main street)
STATE SECURITIES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
COTTON MARKET.

= q. .............,.. 100 ia iIs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-01
TO RENT

After June 1st, one half Of store
at 327 Main street, occupied for
fourteen years by Western Union
Telegraph Co. Very desirable for
office or small business.
Inquire on premises.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-01
MANCHESTER CENTER


Mrs. Ellen Parker is very in al this
writing
Mrs. ". Il. Roberts is entertaining
four nieces from Randolph.
Rev. Locke Of Connecticut occupied
the pulpit OF the Baptist church on
Sunday.
Mrs. John Benson who has been
spending several weeks in New York
has returned
Miss Bessie DEMO OF Bennington
was a recent guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
Grin Derby.
John Balch who has been visiting
friends in Bennington returned Sat
urday evening.
Mrs. Arthur Bassett Of North Ben
nington was a recent guest Of her
father. J. C. Heinel
Miss Mildred Cressey OF North Ben
nington is spending a week with Mr..
and Mrs. Burr Gleason.
Mrs. Peter Snyder of Dorset was in
town Friday TO attend the meeting o.
ormsby Chapter, ID. 4. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean OF Hoosick
Falls are guests OF Mrs. McLean's
mother. Mrs. r. C Cochrane.
Mrs. II. n. shaw. Misses Edith and
Gertrude Shaw were in North Adams
Wednesday TO attend the wedding al
NJ. Andrew.
Misses Anna BATHS and Sarah
DAVIS who have been spending the
winter abroad. returned to their sum
mer home Friday
Miss Louise Wyman OF New York
is with her father a few days Miss
Wyman will spend her summer vaca-
ton abroad and will sail Wednesday
Miss Ethel Derby who recently
graduated from the Moody school In
Mortified is spending her summer
vacation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grin Derby.
Members Of Battenkll Valley
Grange and veterans OF Manchester
extend congratulations to Col Frank
Greene and Hon Frank r Howe on
their recent nominations as congress
man and lieutenant governor.
A tea room was opened on Wood
bine porch, three doors north OF the
Baptist church on North Main street
Monday, July /. Automobile parties
wishing rest and refreshments will be
served at reasonable rates.
At the annual meeting OF Ormsby
Chapter, ID. a. r.. the following Off
GERS were elected for the year Re
gent Mrs Emile Perkins; vice re-
gent, Mrs Eliie A. Dimond: registrar.
Mary Louise Botsford; secretary. Mrs
Mary Uuey Robbins. chaplain. Mrs.
Minnie Cunningham. treasurer Mrs.
Jennie billiard, historian. Mrs. Anna
Hemenway
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-01
MILKMtN, FARMERS, MARKETMEH

EXPRESS company contractors. attention. 50
young work eXprcss horses aud mares. 1910
Go lo0) pounds these horses were bought
hrstciass condition; among them are %
matched pairs. ranging In weight 3 800 60 $500
pounds; prices Si25 to 500 per pair; single
horses, $40 20 500; 80 DAYS trial allowed. ID
not satisfactory return at our expense and we
viii pay FIRE ght both ways, satisfaction guar
ante d or money refunded; will ship 60 uur-
chaser % any town within 300 miles Of B0s-
ton. free OF charge. with blankets and halfprs,
with free pass home 10 the purchaser: these
horses and mare are not old. WORKOUT hor-os.
but young horses used hy ms in different
branches of our express business. come see
them in harness and Doe convinced: established
in 1854; q years IN the express business
makes MS ore Of the most reliable concerns in
HOst0u. Call at Office ana stable. CABLE
EXPRESS co, f34S Cambridge ST.. Cambridge:
take any East Cambridge car from North or
South station, get OF at Inma- So; large
wooden stable In the square.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-01

WHAT COOPERATION AMONG THE FARMERS
DID FOR TIE SAME ROAD.
year is absolutely essential 10 him to
enable him to get the greatest profits
out of his crops Yet there are large
sections where for long periods the
roads are practically impossible. Dur
ing these periods Of impassability the
markets may be at the highest points
OF the year and hundreds Of farmers
wholly unable 10 take advantage Of It.
Three or four months every year
their business is at n standstill on ac-
count OF bad roads. Good roads will
permit them to haul either to or from
the farm every day I'm the year and to
do business every day.
Good roads will increase the earning
capacity Of every farm at least % per
cent
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-01
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of he Town and Village ToIc Sriefb
for Busy Readc1-

Michael Connors OF Pittsheld spent
Sunday in town with friends here.
Neopolitan brick ice cream in pints
and quarts at Quinlan's Pharmacy.
Roy n Haley Of PoWnal has accep-
ted a position al the Gokay drug
store.
l.. s. Norton and Miss Isabelle Nor
ton spent Sunday al Firgrove cottage
WOodiord
Mrs. Ruth Purdy OF Manchester has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
l.. Sullson.
Mrs. Fred P. Morehouse spent sun
day in Woodtord as the guest of Mrs.
Mary p. Wood
Mrs. a. W. Moore was called to
Lebanon. n. H.. Sunday by the death
OF her brother-in-law.
Daniel and Francis OConnor Of
Schenectady are the guests OF their
aunt. Miss Sara O'Connor
Edward C. Bennett spent Sunday
al Bottoms Landing. Lake George,
where his family are spending a va
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Keller and Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Heal spen; Sunday
in Cohoes, y. Y. as The guests OF
friends.
William Brady who has been the
guest of Mrs. John Crystal of Grove
street left today for his home in
Grand Forks. n ID.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-01
.ouNrRY RoAp FooLIsnLr NFaLEcrEp.

A COUNTRY ROAD FooLIsHLY NEGLECTED.
and TO take advantage OF circum-
stances and opportunities 10 his ad-
vantage. He Is generally a shrewd
buyer and seller He has taken read
fly to modern improvements and in
ventions In farm machinery and oper-
atoms. lie has readily adapted him
self to scientific methods Of farming
and TO the Improvement Of stock by
breeding and the purchase OF high
priced animals II Is an exception
now to see poorly furnished farm
house or one without It's piano and
the telephone
Yet in the matter OF good roads the
average farmer has not been willing
or active advocate. He seems 10 have
laid aside the good horse sense he EN-.
ploys in the conduct ~ his own bust
ness when IL came To road construc
ton. He forgot his ideas and prac.
tees Of economy and yearly largely
squandered the money and labor ap-
proprated 10 road construction i'm inn
practical and improvident methods
No one will ever Ice able 10 calculate
the loss to the farmer that bad roads
have entailed
The modern farmer studies the mar
kets and crop conditions as closely rs
does the operator on the board OF trade
The ability TO r1llize on his crops when
prices are high means many dollars TO
him. The ability 90 haul maximum
loads 10 the markets at an times OF the