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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04

Definite advancement in the cause
of road improvement was made when
| the United States Office of Public
| Roads, after spending several years in
gathering statistics here and abroad,
announced tina the average cost of
marketing farm products over the
roads of this country is % cents per
| ton per mile, as against 8 cents per
! ton per mile in those European coun-
tries where the roads have been i'm
proved The further report that the
average haul here and abroad is about
the same, nine and four-tenths miles,
brings the matter home to every
citizen of a state, and makes possible
| the computation of local wastefulness.
| Thirty-three and one-third bushels
of potatoes or wheat make ton. Ac-
cording to the official figures, there
fore, the difference between the cost
of marketing that amount of produce
would amount to Is cents per ton per
mile, or $1.41 for the average dis
lance. This amounts to a trifie over
cents a bushel on wheat and po-
, tatoes, and relatives amounts on other
products.
Without improved roads this money
is wasted; sunk in the mud With
good roads this money is saved and
becomes distributed in the regular
channels of commerce, adding to the
material wealth of the community, and
the state, and the Nation.
| In practically every instance where
| a good road has been constructed
through a section of country an i'm
mediate improvement has taken place
all along the line. Houses, barns and
out-buildings have been fixed up and
painted; rickety and unsightly fences
have given place to attractive and well
kept ones; rusty and dilapidated farm
| ing implements have been removed
from sight of the highway; trees have
been trimmed, lawns kept moved, and
the landscape generally frightened ur
to keep pace with the spirit of i'm
provement Schools have improved
| because of more regular attendance
became possible Crops have increas
ed because Of more careful farming
and because of the accessibility OF
proper fertilizers. Returns have i'm
| proved because of the possibility OF
marketing products when prices were
favorable instead of only when roads
were passable.
All these improvements contribute
to general commercial progress. What
ever adds to the prosperity of the pre-
dominating class in any community
adds to the prosperity of the commun
h11~ - - ;S1
varied interests; and whatever en-
hances the welfare of communities
and increases their material wealth
enhances in similar ratio the welfare
and prosperity of the State and Ma
ton.
The logical conclusion is plain
When the local section, the larger
community, and the state as a whole
all profit by the establishment of q
public improvement, all should CO
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
Development of Material Interests
OF the Stdte--IncfedsedP Productions

operate in the payment for that i'm
provement. The larges and more
complete comprehension of the sub
ject includes the Federal Government
as party to the general plan of CO.
operation.
In good road construction, co-opera-
ton necessarily takes the form of state
aid, the state, county, and township
each contributing it's quota of the
amount as may be provided by law.
Within the last twenty-one years
thirty-four of the forty-eight states of
the union have adopted this plan in
different variations, and the favorable
results, in every case, have been tan
gible and reducible to figures,
When one not accustomed to i'm
proved highways travels over the good
roads of another state, and notes the
attractive farm houses and we'll kept
farms, and the prosperous and up to
date villages and cities, he is extreme
ly likely to mistake the effect for the
cause. More than one such has been
heard to remark that "a prosperous
community like this can build any
kind of a road it wants." etc. There
was the mistake. 1t was the improv-
ed roads which made the prosperity
possible. Before the roads were built,
such communities were suffering from
the same disadvantages of over work
and under profit. 1t was the improve
ment of the roads which came first,
and made the condition of prosperity
possible.
! The opening of improved roads
which state aid makes possible, per
mits the establishments of new in
dustries; the utilization OF natural re.
sources; and the consequent creation
of new markets, both for merchandise
and farm products. Aud good roads, in
combination with the telephone, the
rural mail carrier and the motor de
livery system not only produces rural
and therefore general prosperity but
also eliminates that isolation which
from time immemorial, on account OF
poor roads, has been the chief objec
ton to rural existence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
STREET STORIES

Sergeant Rich Of the local army
post tells of the fatal experiences of
monkey that was in the habit of
playing antics in the army camp sit
uated along the border of Texas.
"The monkey" said Rich, "once
came into my tent and grabbed my
razor which had been placed on the
table and ran up a tree nearby. We
watched the animal as it inspected the
newly found toy. 1t was chattering
contentedly to itself and all the time
laboring to open the blade. 1t finally
succeeded and grabbing both parts of
the razor tightly, encountered the
sharpened edge of the blade: The in
strument being SO sharp severed the
monkeys claws. 1t save a sharp cry
of pain, darted into the trees and
was never seen since.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
RAILROAD NOTES
CONSIDERED BAD BILL.

Public safety will be jeopardiZed if
the bill is passed which has just been
introduced in the New Jersey Legisla-
ture designed to prohibit a railroad
from testing the diligence of its engi-
track signals.
The Pennsylvania Railroad last year
conducted some $1,000 tests, setting
signals Unexpectedly and without
warning. These were measures of
safety. The purpose was to test the
alertness of men in needing signals.
In general, the men gave perfect
performances, but out of the 1000
tests there were SO failures-one per
cent-every one of which of course
had in it possibilities of accident.
The aim of the railroad is to make
the men watchful, in order that the
failures-and accident possibilities
will, in the interest of the public and
the railroads, be reduced to a mini
mum.
If this bill is passed, this elemen-
tary and reasonable measure of effic-
iency and public protection, will be
destroyed.
The bill provides that in cases where
tests of apparatus are to be made, in
the operation of trains, the railroad
shall give previous notice in writing
to the engineer.
The measure in question is New Jer-
sey Assembly Measure No. CIT, and
was introduced by Assemblyman
Arthur F. McGrath, of Jersey City, N.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
MET AT COURT HOUSE.

Thirty-five women members of the
Woman's Relief Corps met today at the
Post Rooms in the Court House and
spent the day sewing for the food
sufferers at Dayton, Ohio. The time
was spent in making garments for
children ranging in ages from twelve
TO babyhood. Dinner was served al
the rooms at midday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04

the home of Mrs. Frank McCurdy in
North A street. Bridge was played at
four tables. Favors went TO Mrs, s. E
Swayne and Miss Alice Forkner. After
the game a luncheon was served. The
club will meet next Thursday after
noon with Mrs. l., NJ. Jones at her
home in North Eleventh street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
EVENTS POSTPONED.

Nearly all the social events which
We're TO have been given today have
been postponed for various reasons.
The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton will not have the Lyric Theater
and the Tourist club will not meet,
The ID. A. RS have postponed their
event until later date. The Tourist
club will meet Friday evening of next
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Lemon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
REhEARsAL LAST EVENING.

Despite the heavy down-pour OF rain
last evening there was a good atten-
dance at the rehearsal for Miss Bob
White" which was held in the Parish
House. The chorus is doing excellent
work and MIR. Rodgers is very opti-
.mistic about the affair
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
WAS In TOWN.

Mr. J. Louis Shenk, the noted bari
tone of Dayton. Ohio. was in town
yesterday meeting his various classes.
Mr. Shenk was unable TO be here last
week on account of the food He is
most grateful TO have escaped from
the terrible catastrophe. he having his
studio in a building which was I'M
harmed by the waters.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
MARRIED LAST EVENING.

Mr. Jesse +. Jones and Mrs. Alvina
Jones were married Thursday even
ing az six o'clock at the home of Rev,
Henry Luring in South Fifteenth
street, Rev. Luring performing the
ceremony. Their many friends extend
congratulations They will reside n
corner National Road and Asylum ave
nue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY
NEXT THURSDAY.

The Aid society of the Reid Memoir
ial Hospital did not meet yesterday
afternoon. The meeting was deferred
until Thursday afternoon of next
week, when Mrs. Horace Kramer will
act as hostess at her home in East
Main street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
DANCE TONIGHT.

This evening the Eastern Star viii
give a dance in the Masonic hall. The
members of the organization with
their families and also members OF
the Masonic lodge will be privileged
to attend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
NO ASSEMBLY PARTY.

No assembly party will be held this
evening in the Odd Fellows hall. The
affair has been postponed for various
reasons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04
BRIDGE CLUB.

The members of the Thursday
Bridge club were entertained in a de,
lightful manner Thursday afternoon al
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04

Turtle Soup every Satur-
day, all day. at Ed Muey's, 20
South 9Th St.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-04-04

ADVERTISEMENT
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
AIDE DE-CAMP is MURDERED
IHRIHAM REY, WHO AccoMPA-
MED HIS CHIEF, PERisHEp IN
THE SAME VoLLEY
OCCUPIED A HIGH PLACE
DEAD STATESMAN HAD HELD
MANY IMPORTANT OFFICES
IN SULTAN's EMPIRE

Constantinople, June 1.-THE Tur-
kish grand vizier, Mahmoud schefket
Pasha, was assassinated at noon to-
day by two men armed with revolvers
who attacked him while he was pro
ceeding in his motor car to the su-
blime Porte ~--.-~.-.,--
1t is believed in government circles
that the assassination of the grand
yizier was the outcome of plot
against the committee Of union and
progress, (the Young Turks.)
Ibriham Bey, the aide-de-camp Of
Mahmoud Sohefket Pasha, was also
killed by the assassins. 1t is under
stood that the men who committed
the crime are civilians
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
Had HonorabIe Record

London, June 11-Mahmoud Schef-
ket Pasha, whose death was reported
this morning, has held office as grand
vizier since January %, this year,
when Kiamil Pasha resigned. On the
same day Nazim Pasha, the com
mander Of the Turkish army at the
Tchatalia lines, was shot dead during
demonstration in Constantinople.
Mahmoud Schefket Pasha was a
pure Arab and native of Bagdad
He was brought to Constantinople
with his family when he was a boy
After studying at the military school
he was graduated at 1S years of age
with the highest honors. He was a
great favorite of former Sultan Abdul
Hamid, who appointed him to tie gen
eral staff Afterward he proceeded
to Germany and stayed there ten
years studying the organization of
the German army
Mahmoud Schefket Pasha, despite
his close intimacy with Abdul Hamid,
was the moving spirit in fostering the
military revolution which brought
that sultan's fall.
Soon after the outbreak Of the
Balkan war, Mahmoud schefket Pasha
was appointed chief of the commissa-
riat department of the Turkish war
office, and he was one Of those pres
ent at the grand council of the en-
pire which decided last January to
accept the proposal of the European
powers to bring the war to an end.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
ENGLISH NOT SORE
BECAUSE Of LOSS
LONDON PAPERS ARE HOPEFUL
POLO TEAM WILL OVERCOME
DEFEAT YESTERDAY

London, June 11.-While admitting
that the pace Of the American polo
team was too much for the British
team in the championship match
at Meadowbrook YESTERDAY the even
ing papers today express themselves
as not altogether discouraged by the
result Of the first match.
The Evening Standard says
"The British team ought 10 have
learned a great deal from yesterdays
game and we are more hopeful Of the
result Of the next game F"
The Pail Mall Gazette says:
1As the British players never had
a really fast practice game since they
landed in America, they failed Just
where they might have neen reason
ably expected to fail, bit We nay leel
sclae confidence that they now have
the measure of their opponents"
The Westminster Gazette sayss
we may stfll hope, but we cannot
longer entertain great confidence that
the big effort made by England viii
restore the cup this time
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
HAWAIIAN INTERESTS
DUG UP LITERALLY
TESTIMONY SHOWS THEY PAID
SALARY OF $1,000 A MONTH
SUGAR LOBBYIST

Washington, June Ii Activities of
Hawaiian sugar interests in behalf of
a tariff on sugar we're taken up again
today by the senate lobby committee.
Royal D. Mead, of the Hawaiian
Sugar Planters association, said he
received a salary Of 81 1000 a month
for his work in Washington His ef-
forts, he said were confined to the
gathering and distribution of sugar
statistics, and he thought $4,000
would cover his annual expenses. He
had been associated with the Domes-
tic sugar Producers organization,
which has directed the sugar tariff
publicity campaign in Washington. In
May he and Sidney NJ Ballou termi-
mated a S2,5OO contract for publicity
work, by the press service bureau Of
which E. w. Mayo was head
Mead produced detailed account
Of all his receipts and expenditures
in Washington. He had received $S,-
geo from Hawaiian Sugar association
and told the committee he had spent
$5,54S16 up to last night
Upon the demand of Senator Gron-
ma, the committee today subpoenaed
A. Y. Moore, publisher, and A. NJ.
Baker, manager of the Courier-News
Of Fargo, North Dakota, to explain
recent editorial intimating that Sen
ator Gronna knew something of the
use Of money in Washington to in
fluence legislation.
Mead told the committee none Of
the money spent for advertising had
been used to influence the editorial
policy of newspapers. The total
amount spent by the Hawaiian Plant
ers' association for all purposes was
about 100000 year, he said, and
was raised by assessment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
"NO MORE FOR Me-
IS DIAz'S REPLY
FORMER PRESIDENT or MEXICO
NOT WILLING TO MIX IN ITS
POLITICS

Paris. France, June liza brother
in.law Of exPresident Diaz left for
Mexico today to discuss with the gov
ernment there the question Of the re-
turn Of the former dictator
Diaz recently received a delegation
Of Mexican friends who requested him
to return to Mexico to assist by his
counsel in the restoration Of tran
guilty in that country.
The reply Of the old dictator is said
to have BEEN
Il should have been pleased to re-
turn and reside in my country, but
am determined not to participate in
its politics
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
Rates

The rate card for the camp is
fixed 1t is as folows'
For one person one week $40. For
two persons one week 50 each.
Monthly rates on application. For
those from to Is years of age in
elusive, half rate will be given
Children will be free.
The idea of the new site has met
with general satisfaction and genuine
enthusiasm. The people from out Of
town will see the Hot Springs canyon
and the Montezuma property in pass
ing through, and, what is much better
will see the country beyond. 1t is
conceded by all that stranger TAX
ing the trip over the scenic highway
and then dipping into the beautiful
canyon will return singing the prais-
es Of the scenery. 1t is hoped that
arrangements can be made for a Sat
urday afternoon special coach for
those desiring to spend the week end
at the camp.
The camp is now surety, not a
theory. It's going to be pushed
through with energy. The people Of
Las Vegas can be of great help in
boosting it to their out-of-town friends
Many already have written personal
letters to their friends and the man
ager has received letters Of inquiry
from New Mexico, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, Missouri. Kansas, Virginia
and number from Texas. The Y.
M. G. A. has a number of camp cards
for distribution which can be secured
for the asking. These cards fit in
any letter and contain the story Of
the camp in nutshell.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
REeELLIoN IN PHILIPPlNEs

Manila, P. L, June Brigadier
General John J Pershing, commander
Of the department Of Mindanao mad
made arrangements to move forward
today and engage in a decisive fight
against the rebellious Moros entreneh-
ed at Pasan under the sultan Of Jolo.
A stubborn resistance to the ad-
vance of the American troops was
expected and strong force had
therefore been assembled, consisting
of company Of regular infantry,
troop Of cavalry, seven companies Of
scouts, two companies of constahulary
with battery Of four mountain guns
and machine gua platoon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
KILLING
is PERFECTLY FAIR
THIS is THE OPINION or STEEL
HEAD, "UNDER SOME CIR
cUMsTANcEs9

New York, June 11.-Judge Elbert
II. Gary, chairman Of the United
States Steel corporation, testified TO-
day that he thought under some cir
cumstancess it was perfectly proper
for a purchaser to enter into a con
tract with a seller that the latter
should not compete with the purchas
er after having sold out to him.
Judge. Gary was Under cross-exanli-
nation in the hearing of the suit to
dissolve the corporation.
Judge Jacob NJ. Dickinson. attorney
for the government, after reading
from minutes Of the finance commit
tee of the corporation in 1903, which
set forth the corporation proposed to
purchase the Oliver ore properties
under condition that the owners keen
out Of the ore business. asked the
witness If that came under his policy
Of fostering competitions
'That would depend upon cireum
stances," said the witness.
1T seems to me that if apurchase
Of any commodity or business shoul'
secure as a part Of the contract a.
agreement from the seller that II
should not enter into comephtion Wit
him, that would be perfectly proDe
and under many circumstances wuui
lnotrestain trade.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
suEERAeErTEs ARRAIeNEp

London June 11.-Kitty Marion, an
actress, and Clara Elizabeth Giveen
well known militant sufragette
were arraigned today on suspicion Of
having set fire to the stanGs on the
Hurst park race course YESTERDAY.
The police gave evidence connecting
them with u .e outrage and they were
remanded on bail Of $4,000 eacn
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
WATER is IS FEET DEEP
IT EXTENDS OVER A STRIP OF
TERRITORY OVER A MILE
IN LENGTH
The CANAL IS NOT OPEN
CONTENTS or THE RESERVOIR
COME FROM THE NATURAL.
BASIN DRAINAGE

Reports reached Las Vegas late yes
terday evening that the partly-com-
pleted Camfield dam was on the
verge Of breaking and that possibly
a break would occur during the
night. However, the rain let up con-
siderably during the evening and
the water gradually dropped during
the night until this morning there
were but IL feet Of water against the
dam. Last night the depth was
about 20 feet.
Persons residing near the banks Of
the Arroyo Pecos were informed last
night of the dangerous condition of
the dam and we're on the lookout
Many persons in the eastern part
of the city abandoned their homes.
The dam started to fill last Sunday
and during the past few days has
gradually risen toward the top Yes
terday the drain water from the vast
surrounding country came down into
the basin formed by the dam, filling
it rapidly BY 2 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon the dam had filled 70 depth
of Is feet and at 5 o'clock had risen
to about 20 feet.
During the night the excitement
concerning the breaking the dam was
great, and people were seen carrying
furniture from their residences and
moving their cattle from the fields
near the Pecos arroyo. The reason
for the apprehension concerning the
dam was because Of the structure not
being completed. The only barrier
that is holding the water back is
wall Of earth. This is likely to break
at any time when there is any great
amoutn Of force behind the structure.
When the dam is finished it viii be
indestructible.
There is, however, no great danger
even if the dam should break, as the
water would leave not in a sweep
but gradually, as there Il practically
only one place in the whole structure
that is weak. That place is only
about is feet wide and it would take
some time to wash the earth away
so as to let the whole contents out
in a sweep.
A heavy rain has been raging to-
day in and around the dam site,
and it is probable that if the dam
breaks at all it will occur some time
today. Both the Gallinas and the Ar
rooy Pecos have been running ful
capacity all day and should this dam
break it might mean a great amount
Of damage TO the country below here.
Word received from Albuquerque
and a few places between Las Vegas
and the Duke city, is to the effect
that the rainfall has been heavy all
day and last night This rain IS the
heaviest and most prolonged that has
been seen in Las Vegas for the past
10 years, and on that account Is caus-
ing great alarm among the inhabiteats
residing along the river banks.
The water in the reservoir did not
come from the intake canal. which Is
closed. but accumulated from the run
off Of the hills surrounding the natur-
al basin which the big dam closes.
The water IS about IS feet deep and
extends over a stretch Of territory
mile long and several hundred feet
in width.
The GaIlinas this morning reached
within four feet Of the tops Of the
arches Of the county bridge at the
Bridge street crossing
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-11
10 DISCUSS sMoKg EvIL

Atlantic City, N. J.. June 1.-THE
railroad smoke nuisance and means
for its abatement is to form the
leading subject Of discussion at the
annual convention Of the American
Railway Master Mechanics associa-
tioa, which met here today for three
days session. All the principal rail
roads Of the United states and Can.
ada are represented.