Evening journal., 1913-01-28

Automobile Association was helu IN
the Hotel Dupont last evening ana
proved a delightful affair.
One hundred and fifty members OF
the organization enjoyed the ulhhei.
While the guests of the evening were
not given any set theme on Whch 70
sneak Good Roads was the topic
~ he evening and the applause that
ERECTED every reference to the recent
olfer of Gen. T. Coleman duPont 10
construct a boulevard through the
stale was ample proof that the as
aociation realized the necessity OF
auch a highway General dufohI
while invited to the banquet was un-
able TO attend.
Among the diners were representa-
tivos of automobile associations OF
New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryiahu
ana even New York Many OF those
nresent differed along lines of po-
iitical thought but all were OF the
oninion that good roads are one or
rfate's hest assets In fact that sys-
fon of improved highways starting
in Pennsylvania and extending 70
Washington is q possibility was pre-
dictod by those present PROMISES
we're made by out OF the state req,
roacntativcs that they would do all
INrlI nlMNi N0 nav N
huilf through this state Governor
Charles r.. Miller also promised aid to
this end. ,
prior TO the addresses of the even
inc w. l.. Dockstader. owner OF the
Carrick Theatre and an ardent sup
nortcr of the local organization m
reduced the Bohemian Trio when
entertained the diners. T. Alien
Hilles. president OF the association,
acted as toastmastor and as the hrst
sneaker spoke of the vast amount OF
work that could be done by the or
aanization He said he had been sur
priscd the other day to learn OF the
large amount of money expended lot
good roads in this county. This, ne
SAID. had amounted TO Sl,2O6,00O on
las miles of roads Mr.. Hilles urged
that the association dues be mcreas.
cd from SO to SO a year and spoke OF
the good that could be derived IRON
the association having an once.
As Governor Miller was introduced
BY Mr.. Hilles. the orchestra stfucf
up "Auld Lang Syne.
The Governor surprised the guest,
by his drol wit and while ne iea'
his hearers of in fancy at times ne
managed to bring them back 70 tn'
eravcr things of life. This 10 especial
lv true when he threatened 10 iea'
his "laud forces on Chester ana pom
bard that town from the river from
until as the spells of war we secured
good road from the pennsylvania
line TO this state. The 1oNelhol
smoke of the necessity of having
patrol system for the maintenance o
roads and described how such sSs
tom had been found advantageous u
the New England states. Anothe
noint touched on by the Governor
was the plan OF the Levy Court u
turn over all money secured from TN
licensing of automobiles TO good road
funds. lie opposed payment OF TN
tax to the clerks OF the peace bu
thought II should go to the stat
treasury and there divided among IN
counties accordins to the NUMBER 9
auto licenses issued I'm each.
."Some years ago. the govern.
said. "Thc Levy Court went 20 IN
legislature and urged bond issuane
OF $4,000 for a road system W
will give you this, the Legisiatui
agreed. IL you will set aside a sun
clont funds to keep the roads IN r'
nair. They kept this faith and $50
600 was expended in road malnt'
nance This work could he continue
by the patrol system and thousand
OF dollars saved
Regrets Boulevard HOld-up.
Referring to the recent request
the Levy Court for bond issue
s9O0 600 Governor Miller said. 81 IN
derstand that 100000 is for a GOO
road through New Castle county an
a NQlInTn T0u
are suggested I personally prefer u
first which calls for about IL mill
Of construction The western rou
needs about - miles OF construcut
hut II we get a road started that wa
the people OF Kent county Will me
us and then we would have straig
road from Namaan's Creek to Dove
THE Governor referred 20 the duPO
boulevard and deplored the fact Tn
litigation had delayed the great pr
ject
stop this patch work" Govern
Miller said Because one man wan
two miles fixed here and three mil
there there is no reason why ~
should be done and you are not g
ting anything. We should have
absolutely straight road to the he
county line. and n you don't get IT.
viii be your lauil.
Governor Miller placed con
dence in the State Automobile Ass
citation when he asked them TO n
nish him a list OF available nam
of eigibles to the appointment as d
ecates to the national good roa
convention TO be held in Washingt'
He will appoint three OF this list.
In hts conclusion. the govern
vouched a square deal during his 1
ministratlon. He said: 81 will SCI
in my office as I think is right,
respective Of influences. IL VIII
an honest and square deal for eve
body until four years hence, whei
can retire from Office and retire
private life"
The plan OF having the money
ceived i'm auto licenses turned o.
10 the state treasury for road ma
tonancc was voted on by those pres
at the request OF Governor Miller I
II was approved by a rising vote,
j. ~. Weeks. OF Rutledge, Pa, pf
ident of the Automobile Club of Do
ware county. was the next speal
Mr.. Weeks has been Interested In
Sproul bill and its appropriation
$50, 100000 for a great chain OF hi
ways in Pennsylvania He Quill
the campaign inaugurated in Pc
sylvania for the good roads movem
saving. 1.-The S50.0O0,000 appropl
ton will 60 through unless the Pc
sylvania Motor Association
down" he said. land We are not
fuo tn Low down 4" He told of