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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. F. V. L. Smith re-
turned Wednesday from New Orleans,
where they attended Mardi Gras.
Miss Bernice Horton, who has spent
some weeks with DR.. Florence Truax,
will leave next week for Savannah,
where she will join her mother on
Colonels Island.
Mrs. Jack Lewis has been quite Ill
for the past two weeks at her home
on East Tenth street.
Miss Geneyieve Caps. of Wesleyan
College, is spending several days at
the home of her parents.
Milton Saul has returned home
from Tennessee, where he was called
by the illness and death of his father,
William S. Saul.
Miss Marion Phinizy, of Augusta,
who has been visiting Miss Harriet
Calhoun, is now with Mrs. Albert
Howell, Jr
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Merritt will be glad to learn that their
little son, John Hope, has recovered
from a severe case of pneumonia and
is now at Passagrille, Fla. with his
mother, recuperating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton Wade, of
Dublin, have come to Atlanta to re-
side, and will make their home on
Piedmont avenue. Mrs. Wade is
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
ORNAN HA(KETT|0 GIVEN
/. MANY FAREWELL PARTIES

Lawson Peel at their beautiful Peach
tree street residence. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ransom Wright invited the Peels
dinner guests and few other friends
for a little Dutch supper that even
ing. 1t was quite fitting that the
Wrights should have Mr.. Hackett as
their guest at a farewell party, for
Mrs. Wright played with him in his
opening production, and she also, with
Mrs. Jarnigan and Marsh Adair, lent
their talents to the short "made-in-
Atlanta" play which Mr.. Hackett
used as curtain raiser Saturday
night.
Their appearance in the roles of
young society women of Atlanta, with
the scene laid in the Ponce DeLeon
Apartments. added much zest to the
play. A naturalness was gained that
otherwise would have been lacking.
Mr. Hackett realized this, and was
very much pleased that he could be
supported by three such popular mem
bers of the Players Club.
AS a final goodbye a very small
and informal luncheon was arranged
Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Argo,
and only the very close friends of the
honor guest were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Argo have known Mr.. Hackett
for fifteen years in New York, and
frequently during his stay here he
has been a guest in their home. 1t
was through them that he has made
SO many loyal personal friends in the
city, who regret exceedingly his de-
Dartllre
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
FINE PARTISAN DISPLAYS
MARK SPRING OPENINGS

The first-three days Of this week
Chamberlain Johnson DuBose Com
pany will give the spring exhibition
of the latest millinery models. Estelle
Mershon, with whom this firm has
a connection, has sent charming ex-
amples of original Partisan styles
These will be accompanied by copies
of French models and hats from their
own workroom-giving the authentic
styles for the season.
NJ. Rich & Bros. Company's gen.
eral spring opening embraces the en-
tire second floor departments, with
the silk and lace departments and
dressmaking salon participating.
1t is the ready-to wear department
which makes the most varied and
beautiful showing. The spring street
models combine silk and wool mate
rails and dainty pompadour desikns
in crepe and cotton materials. Rich's
shows original Poiret waists, made
to meet the requirements of the
American woman. Evening gowns,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

picturesque and quaint, exhibit q re-
turn to bouffant Colonial styles.
The hats show distinctly new fea-
tures-plateau shape with empha-
sized bandeau and French flowers,
tiny fruits and handsome ribbon.
Paradise and goura feathers are used
on the evening and handsome after
noon hats.
The corset department is holding a
special demonstration and attracting
much attention because of the beau
tifully decorated new fitting rooms.
Mrs. Davenport, of the dressmak-
ing salon, has just returned from q
Paquin exhibition at the Ritz-O Garlic
ton, where eight original Paquin
models were viewed on imported
mannequins. These were carefully
noted. materials purchased and Rich's
is ready to reproduce these Paris
costumes. Exclusive fabrics are to
be seen in the silk department and
the requisite laces and embrolderies
in the lace department.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

-Dan fIackett has gone. What
he women going to do for amuse-
/, nm matinee afternoons? They
srrown so fond of him and his
|. have Interested them week att
Ioel- TO such an extent that he has
i hundreds of friends. However,
are looking forward to his re-
come time in the near future,
hans this very summer, and'
bt'ess they will all be on hand to
4 him on the opening night.
4 Hackett has been enjoying
.olf socially because the close of
engagement has allowed him time
.oe his friends. There have been
les in his honor constantly, and
las had a big week end, but there
4 many who were not able to do
Ihev wanted to, because he left so
Several of the men of the
versity Club had planned a party
lis honor. Probably they had in
A a reception for him when all the
nbers would be present to talk
him and spend pleasant hour
wo at the club. but he refused,
ne that he must get back to his
home in Detroit to see his mother,
is in bad health, and his vaca-
was only of short duration.
nong the delightful affairs for
was the luncheon at Dr. and Mrs.
q Jarnigan's Sunday, when Mrs.
nigan invited a few friends espe-
N interested in drama. Sunday
hing Mr.. Hackett was rendered a
Ter bv Colonel and Mrs. William
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Parties for Baltimore Visitor.

Mrs. Warren Griffith. of Baltimore,
who is visiting her sister. Mrs. L. G..
Dorsey, on Juniper street, is being
rendered several informal parties.
The informal bridge given by Mrs.
Dorsey in her honor Monday after
noon, while small and informal, was
pleasant event. There were two
tables of bridge, and the rooms where
the card tables weer placed were dec
Grated with quantities of jonquils and
daffodils. Silk hose was given as
prizes, and refreshments were served
at the close of the game.
The informal bridge party which
Mrs. John Clarke win give Tuesday
morning will also compliment Mrs.
Griffith.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

ance in Jacksonville next week by
request. After several years study
in Berlin, Mr.. Hodgson has been a
familiar figure in Athens and At
lanta musicales. Miss Smiths han
ding of the second piano is an amaz-
ing feat.
Although an accomplished ensem-
BILE player, her supporting part is in
the nature of a tour de force in sight
reading. Later in the spring, Miss
Smith and Mr.. Hodgson will give a
recital in Atlanta. The program for
the Florida recital will include the
Chopin e Minor and Saint Saens' G.
Minor for two pianos,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Eastern Star Head
Visits New Lodge

Mrs, Rose Ashby, worthy grand ma
iron OF the Order of Eastern Star of
Georgia. Monday night win visit the re-
Gently instituted Capital City Chapter
of the order and give instructions in
the secret work.
Capital City Chapter was auspiciousIy
started with $50 charter members, and
has an enthusiastic corps of officers as
follows: Mrs. Leila Strickland, worthy
matron; DIR. Ed Mincey. worthy patron;
Mrs. Elizabeth Marchbanks, associate
matron; Mrs. Mary E. Coley, con-
ductress; Mrs. Fanny Nabers. associate
conductress; NJ. c. Strickland, secre-
tary; Mrs. Eula Chappellear. treasurer;
Mrs Marie Davis, warder; Mr. Welch,
sentinel Miss LA Warner. Ada; Miss
Cora Price. Ruth: Miss Florence Shields.
Esther; Miss Maud Davidson, Martha;
Miss Annie Cam, Electa; Mrs. w. A.
Spinks, chaplain, and Mrs. Lillian
Combs, marshal.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Many Coming to Conference.

The Georgia division OF the Ma
tional Congress of Mothers and the
Parent Teacher Association will hold
their annual conference Wednesday
at the Piedmont Hotel. Representa-
tives from every club in the State
will attend. and interesting reports
on the work being accomplished in
the various branches of the organiza-
tions will be read.
Among the well-known speakers
will be DR. Bates Block. Miss Open
helm, of Savannah, and NJ. L. Brit
tain. State School Commissioner. A
luncheon will be one of the social fea-
lures of the conference.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
New Dances Big Hit
With Elks; to Mark
Ball on Wednesday

The Ell1s Lodge will have another
dance Wednesday, and if indications
count for anything the real thing in
tango and hesitation will be dis
played.
The Elks have been taking lessons
from Miss Katherine Wheaton and
Guy 7. Murray, the Piedmont Hotel
entertainers. Miss Wheaton and Mr.
Murray gave a demonstration OF the
latest steps at the Elks' clubhouse ON
East Ellis street Saturday night, and
received a vote of thanks from the
lodge.
Many of the Elks have been taking
individual lessons.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Receiver Named for
Wolfsheimer Shop

Carl Wolfsheimer. Whitehall street
butcher. packer and provision mer-
chant, has been put into bankruptcy
by petition of creditors, and Mon
day Judge w. I. Newman appointed
]. II. Ewing receiver
The case shows rental of $3.50, with
assets including an ice plant" valued
at $3.50; a sausage machine valued at
the same figure; long list of fixtures
and considerable real estate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Talks and Music Enjoyed.

The meeting Of the College Park
Woman's Club Wednesday proved TO
be one of the most interesting gath
erings of the year.
Mrs. B. d. Gray, chairman of the
educational committee, had charge Of
the program. Professor Wallis, OF
Tech, talked to the club on "Litera-
ture" The music was especially good
violin solos by the Misses Voorhees,
and two songs by the Misses Purser
being rendered. Mrs. John Marshall
Slaton was the guest of honor ana
spoke to the club in most charming
manner.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
BRIDGE for College Girls.

An informal bridge party was given
Monday morning by Miss Annie Maud
Schussler in honor of three Brenau
students who are spending few days
in Atlanta-Miss Madge Pollock, who
Is with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Pollock, and Misses Martha
Green, of Newman, and Epe Schussler,
of Knoxville, who are her guests. The
decorations were of spring flowers,
and there were appropriate prizes. AT
the close of the game dainty lunch
con was served.
Miss Schussler's guests included
Misses Effie Schussler, Martha Green,
Madge Pollock, Mabel Hurt, Ruth
Moody, Bessie Kempton, Mary Grif-
fifth, Annie Mary Fuller, Emma Jor-
dan, Virginia Farr, Leslie Weathers,
Martha Lawshe, Margaret Green,
Bernice Schussler, Mrs. ]. 7. Tillsr
and E.rs. L. NJ. Allen.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Partvesor Bride elect.

Mrs. Eugene Webb entertained at
an informal party in honor OF Miss
Ruth Walker, bride-elect. a linen
shower being a feature of the affair.
Invited to meet Miss Walker were
Misses Annie Ramsey, Gladys John
son. Lulu Gam, Gertrude Smith, Ida
MoAfee. Martha Gholstin, Jessie Nc
Afee, Clyde Webb, Mesdames William
Walker. Harriet Greer. G. o. Peavy,
Joseph Lee Burton. Majors Burton,
Pete Mitchell and T. r. House.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
j. s. Hollingsworth,
Church Leader, Dies

James S. Hcllingsworth died Mon
day morning at the home of his son.
A. ]. Hollingsworth, No. so Abe
marie avenue. He came to Atlanta
35 years ago from Conyers, and was
an elder in the old Third Prcsbyte-
rian Church. now the Moore Memo
rial, and later became a member OF
the First Presbyterian.
Mr.. Hollingsworth is survived by
four sons and three daughters: A. ].
and J. V. Hollingsworth, of Atlanta;
c. NJ. Hollingsworth, Of Dalton; and
the Rev. W. F. Hollingsworth, OF
Globe Valley, n. c.; and Mrs. George
p. Lewis and Mrs. Martha Hall. Of
Atlanta, and Mrs. +. II. Knapp, OF
Barlow, Fla.
Funeral services will be conducted
Tuesday morning ut 1920 o'clock
at the home, and interment will
be in Westview.
The funeral Of George Hsngroanls, who
died Sunday at private sanitarium
will be held Tuesday afternoon at the
in Westview Cemetery.
The funeral Of Philip Feckonry. the two
year-old son of MIR. and Mrs. Michael
Feckonry, who died Sunday, was held
Monday afternoon at Bloomfield s
Chapel, followed by interment in
Westview Cemetery.
Mrs. Fannie Sterne, aged So. died Mon
day morning at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. g. C. Coca, at No. 915
East North avenue. She Is survived
by several children and grandchil-
dren. The funeral will be held Tues
day at $3.50 O'Clock, followed by inter-
ment in Westview Cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs. Frank Gibson, OF
Thomasville, who died Sunday night
at the home of her sister, Mrs Lee
Dudley, at No. "a Roston street, was
held Monday afternoon at Smyrna.
Ga, at the First Methodist Church
of Smyrna, and interment was in the
churchyard.
|. T. Cheek, -year-old son OF Mr.,
and Mrs. A. d. Cheek, died Monday
at the home of the parents, at No.
742 Glenn street. The body was re-
moved to Greenberg e. Bonds Chapel,
and later will be sent to Martin, Ca,
for interment.
aged SO years, who died Sunday after
noon in a private sanitarium. will be
conducted Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock in Greenberg & Bonds Chapel.
The interment will be in Westview
Cemetery.
Miss Kathleen Tyson, aged II, died
Monday at a private sanitarium. Her
body was removed TO Patterson's
Chapel where the funeral VIII be held
Tuesday at 8 p. m, followed by inter-
ment in Westview Cemetery. Miss
Tyson is survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. B. Tyosn, three brothers
Edgar, John and Nose Tyson, and a
sister, Louise Tyson.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Dinner for ms. EIeteher.

Mrs William Oldknow gave a de-
lightful dinner Friday in honor of her
sister, Mrs. Anne Fletcher, who will
leave Sunday for her home in Old
ham, England. The entire affair was
characterized by quiet elegance, and
everything was redolent Of the most
happy spirit of cordiality and good
will.
A delicious three-course dinner was
served, after which the following
toasts were offered: "Our Hostess, +"
by Mrs. Fletcher, and "Our Guest,
by DIR. Florence Truax. Music was
rendered by Mrs. George A. Clayton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
HES for Miss Garrison.

HES for Miss Garrison.
HE series of parties arranged in
Aor of Miss Paula Garrison, Of
hston. Texas, during her visit to
tses Tommie and Marion Perdue
4 constitute a very bright part Of
. weeks entertaining. Miss CARR
has already d number of friends
made on former visits to the
5ses Perdue, and she is always cor
bly welcomed on her arrival in the
Hiss Ruth Corrigan gave a box par
n the Forsyth Monday afternoon in
honor, her guests including u
|up of young girls.
tuesday Mass Garrison will be ten
led a tea by her hostesses. Miss
hgaret Burkhart, Miss Ruth Cor
bn Miss Catherine Wylie, Miss
liner Lee Hardin and Miss Louise
bnson will assist in entertaining.
Is Estelle Fort and Miss Rosa Belle
oman will serve punch, and Mrs.
/ IN Boykin and Mrs. George Yundt
pour tea. One hundred and fifty
ISIS will be present.
Dn Friday Miss Garrison and her
b hostesses win leave for Mathis to
fnd a week end house party which
be given for her by a number Of
b engineers at the construction
bp Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Benson
i chaperon the party, whose mem
Is will be Misses Garrison, Tommie
Marion Perdue, Louise Johnson,
Finer Lee Hardin, Louise Parker
Ruth Corrigan, Edward Bur-
hghs, Wilbur Burroughs, George
|ncan, Edward Allen, w. F. Riser,
IS. Earl Gossett, Jack Allen, John
h and Philip Arthur.
rhe luncheon which Mrs. Carl Du
h will give Thursday in her apart
nt on Howard street will also be a
hpliment to Miss Garrison.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
ssso.ooo COR TERMINALS.

ANDERSON, S. c.. March 9.--The
Charleston and Western Carolina Rail-
way has started work on the $3.50 900
terminal improvements in South An
derson. The company will also erect a
new passenger depot here If the people
will agree not to force 1t to go into a
union depot project
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Ms. sIatOn,s READING please.

Mrs. John Marshall Slaton gave. a
delightful reading at the Georgia Ter
race Monday afternoon for the benefit
of Committee No. Of the Ponce De-
Leon Avenue Baptist Church. Kuhet
Mueller rendered several musical
numbers.
The members OF the committee were
hostesses for the entertainment and
received a large number of friends,
who were charmingly entertained
during the afternoon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

daughter of Mrs. Nellie Peters Black.
and has been the guest of Misses Nita
and Louise Black during the absence
of Mrs. Black at the Manor Hotel at
Asheville. Mrs. Black expects to re-
turn home soon.
DR., and Mrs. r. j. Willingham, OF
Richmond, are visiting Mrs. w. G.
Cooper in West End.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Mrs. Tyler Goes to St. simons.

Mrs. c. r. Tyler VIII leave Friday
for her home on st. Simon's Island,
where she expects to spend the spring
and summer Mrs. Tyler recently
purchased the beautiful bungalow
built on that historic island by An
drew Carnegie's architect, which
stands in the shadow OF the light
house on the sea front of the island.
Mrs. Tyler will entertain a number
of her friends in her charming home
during the summer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
BIDS FOR GRANITE HIGHWAY.

Bids viii be awarded Monday by
the Granite Highway Association for
the construction of the granite high
way from Atlanta to Stone Noun
tain, and the constructing engineer
will begin active work at once.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
RABBI MARX AT DEDICATION.

BIRMINGHAM, March s.-Rabbi Da-
vid Marx, Of Atlanta, delivered the ser
mon at the dedication OF Temple
Emanu- El, the handsome new house
of worship OF the largest Jewish con-
gregation in Alabama,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

coLoNlsTs. COME TO GEORGIA.
CORDELE. March 9.-The forerun-
ners OF a colony Of Germans from
Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan,
who will locate in Crisp County TO en-
gage in truck farming and other in
dustries, have arrived IN Cordele.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Athenians to Play Again.

1t will be gratifying to the Atlanta
friends of Miss Rosa Pringle Smith,
pupil of Barill, and Hugh L. Hodg-
son. of Athens, who recently appeared
in a Chamber recital here, to know
that they will repeat their perform
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
Concert Series Benefit.

Miss Agnes Conrad Miss Helen
Woytoych and Miss Adele Laue, mu-
sicians, have arrived in the city and
are at the Piedmont Hotel. Monday
evening, Tuesday afternoon and even
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
W. A. R. M. A. to Meet in West End.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the W. A. r. NJ. A. will be held
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Fred w Rooney, No. 60 West
Ontario avenue, West End. All men,
bers are expected to be present.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

ncheon for Miss Lindsey.
The informal luncheon which Mrs.
|rter Langston will give Tuesday
p be a compliment to Miss Lind
Of Richmond, Va, Mrs. ]. Russell
lrter's guest.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
FuIler-Weaver.

Fuller Weaver,
The marriage is announced Of Miss
Myra Fuller and 4 W. II. Weaver,
which took place il, the presence of a
few friends and relatives Saturday,
Rev. G.. D. Stone officiating.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

ing they viii give series of concerts
for the benefit of the Old Women's
Home. The entertainments will be
given in Wesley Memorial Church.
Miss Conrad has an exceptionally fieX-
ible and charming soprano voice. Miss
Woytych will perform on the violin.
with Miss Laue at the piano.
Dinner Dance at Driving Club,
The weekend dinner dance at the
Piedmont Driving Club proved one Of
the happiest in the series Of week
end dinner dances given at the club.
The decorations were deliberately car
ried out in jonquils, and delicious
dinner was served.
Among those attending were Mr..
and Mrs. John d. Little, DIR. and Mrs.
Charles Remsen Mr. and Mrs. James
T. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. John Kiser,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Cowles, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Douglass, of New York; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Frank Meador, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph D. Rhodes, Dr. and Mrs. John
Somerville, Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb Cald-
we'll Mrs. Lee Lewman, Mr.. James
II. Nunnally. DR.. E. G. Ballenger, Miss
Margaret Grant, Miss Jennie d. Har-
ris and others.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

MISSES PERDUE GIVE
!. TEA FOR TEXAS GUEST

Miss Tomme Perdue who with her sister Miss Marion Prdue
will give large Tuesday Afternoon honor OF their guest
Miss Garrison Houston Tex of series of parties
ranged in honor of this visitor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
CHI FEDS CALLED "eLUEs.u

CHICAGO, March 9.-Manager Joe
Tinker officially designed the Chicago
Federals the Chicago Blues" to-day
with the o. K. Of President Weeghman.
The Chicago team will wear blue stock
ings and blue trimmed uniforms.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09
BUSINESS NOTICE.
To Cure a Cold in One Da

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE
Tablets Druggists refund money IL it
fails to cure. r. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-09

BOUTS FOR cHIcAcoANS.
LOS ANGELES. March 9.-Steve
Ketchel and Joe yelling. Chicago light
weights, have secured matches here.
The former will meet Babe Picato and
yelling will clash with Charlie Dalton
in double wind-up this week.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-13
Good Roads Means Progress

The columns of The Waterman has talked
time and time again on the subject Of good roads
and number of good reasons given urging thu
building Of good roads, but we believe the follow
ing from the Manufacturers Record sums the
matter up in more concise way:
1t is difficult to measure up the good accom-
pished by the building of good roads or to cata
logue their advantages. It is equally difficult tc
enumerate the disadvantages which necessarily
insure to bad roads, The good roads opens to the
country and to the city possibilities for larger
business and for larger profits on the business
done. 1t increases the value of all adjacent lanG;
but 1t does this By increasing the net profit of
farming or OF business carried on these adjacent
lands The farmer who lives on mud road is
hampered in summer and winter The burden of
= hauling to and from the farm costs him many
times more than all the freight rate that he pays
the railroads. If one-tenth of the energy that
has been expended in the last ten years in trying
to regulate railroads and reduce freight rates had
been given to the betterment of the highways of
the country, infinitely larger results would have
been achieved for the good of everybody.
The railroad freight rate is small item to
the farmer as compared with that heavy burden
he bears when he hauls the product of his farm
over mud road, or brings back to the farm the
various things whether they be dry goods, or
groceries, or lumber-that he buys in the neigh
borhood town or city. Not only is his ability to do
business to profit lessened by bad roads and broad
ened by good roads, but in the former case his
family is shut up for much of the year and de-
priVed OF the advantages of social and education
al lie; While the man who lives on good road
gives his family the advantages Of religious and
educational and social facilities not possible to
those who live where wheels are mired to the hnh
IN winter tme or where intolerable dust exists in
summer"
Good roads mean progress and lfe;bad roads
mean poverty and DEATH