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New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
RECORDED MORTGAGES.
az o per cent unless otherwise
DECEMBER 10
Manhattan.

lrtercst az Per cent unless Otherwise ststcdl
DECEMBER 10.
Manhattan.
t4TH ST $50 ~ OH a. 25rl005. JohI
" FLINT 20 Harriet 4 james. 63 n0mingslde az
Yonkers lpH1r mtg So 000I I So. per
cent pcc li. sry. Fischer. $50 tth. az.
S3JY' DO
The Bronx.
E.RTHOLDI Az B. being l0t So map hldf
I0fs near Wuiam.briige station. 2jIl00: T. Mas-
colo to Williamson. 73T 22fth 81: De- tI.
due Jan !. 1918. per cent. att5s, Milliams0n
Il lg4 Alexander az. $500
BIOOK AV Iial. 22.3I35 .. e Loch-
wood 10 I.1heli4 Dennis. 29i Alexander a.. De-
o.. due Jan ] 1913, atys Williamson a q.
- Alexander ~. 1000
issTH 81 s. SIS OF ogden ~ u sxIT : .
Eleanor Kelermaun % Conrad Ieh. 20 WrE0th
u prior mtg S. 000i Dee is. due a. per bond .
.tty Title Guar A Tr Co. $50
EAGLE Az. e r. 100 ~ lblst 80. l30IlQ0. & r
~frefter Constr 60 to : Grosler 1851 Madison
~ lprior mtg So 0eol; Dec u. due FEB Is.
1915. 4 peg cent. ats. Title Guar a IT 60.
s. 90
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
SATISFIED MORTGAGES.
win amount Of mortgage and name sHd aldfes.
uf Attorney
DECEMBER 10.

DECEMBER l9
JEROME Az. 81 5il5 oi laoih g. runs
n ~ u v gO1n 1854 rs 81 % -1.G o.
bes. N.y o.. 1901 Marr Burns 10 Ellen
p5ughcriJ. 4ity u WildrAuef - bssy;
S. a0a
SAM PROPERTY: MAY D.. 100, .sms 70 J Rup-
ter lac. atiy. W n stewart 1888 "a ~; $4,000
MONROE II ~, % :. -5os " of J-,kson u.
- * srql IfrsT argi ] June .. 1905. l. Lougm4u
70 l. jacob. atiss Gainsogfs solomon. -es
HNsY. RnfpNY
600 "a -00r o. 3f3tH ~ ai.5 20 curve in
4. fremont ~ X 1903 io BEG Dec -. 1908
Z, and Amelia NJ keiser to II n hogcft, y siNt.
knor A Doulins Is william u fse90o9
q.TH 81 - 20 10 ". % = 1Qj % jth aV ojI
80. April j.. 1919 p wssi ssh street 60 20
P.icines Co ats. NJ Bsrusiein. 36l stone AZ.
pti,r. go. 300
s.D 81 % b. ill ~ of A. A. 2e1is.sl-t-- Dee
v ls0s. Caroline Maidrn 70 Annie War
fsn. atiys. Thompson. koss Warren. -'s Bssy
,ssp 81 go ". a. sys " O, IN s,. siTI6o II.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21

Ira highest temperature yesterday. a. degrees
the ioves-. SO ist 80 NJ, Average, %, ave-
.ee for r0rre.ponliug ds'c lsst year as, average
Tor corresponding dst" East imf3-iAiee Seals' W.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21

OUTGOING STEAMERS.
TRANSpACiFIC MAILS.


,,.-,.-.,,o, ,,d s,..rn,r go Pm
Hawaii japan. Corcs. china ana IAAlpii"-7 ~. .,
i,is sss,tiel Nippon Mari. ........; Dec -
Jspan. Corea China and PHILIPPINES wa o,
tfgsii. VIA San Francsco) )-Mstsouia. Dec -
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
The Bronx.

- ~ i0fl % a. cor l1iib So COY store r
WiIkrn, f0 LfoHs SO T. lSi'h ST. yrs from
De- j. 1914. atrs. Hirh A L. . william -t.
81 200 TO s. 90
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
Forecast for Special Localltss.-sss,'rn hsN
Aa.. .aln or .nna today. 70 morrow. ia--.

Western New York. !am v. SHOW anI colder to-
dsy. tomorrow. fair
southern Sew England. rain or snoF to-day io-
morrow. isll t.
Northern Ncv England, SNOW an4 somewhat
warner to-d.y. tomorrow. clearing.
New lsney, Delaware Eastern lennsyl'ani4 and
MARYLAND rain 70. suyH to-day. o. morrow, tall.
District or Columbia aud Virginia, ram to-day.
Wes. Virginia rain or snow to-day. to-morro",
fair
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
Vessels Arriving at and Depart
ing from Port of New York,
Sunday, December 20.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Sunrise. 20. sunset. i35. moon sets. as
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
AUCTION SALES.

A FTNE COLLECTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS
ulu be sold al fnc Coccfors' club 30 East
tgnd 80. un be, -ist. AZ b. u
WALTER :. St3rr Auctionesf
GEORGE SYLVIA. Auctionecr. ,ells oriental Ru-s'
sgJ1 D'way. Uvc. -lg ~ d.. .Atb @se.slns.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21

March g. 1909 Amelia Friedman to NJ Giss a,ty g5
III Meyer a0- B~sy.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGES
DECEMBER To-
Manhattan.
,fo.ter. Martha 3. to Bre7oort Real L''a'e 't,5o
r.,., Go Individually ami as trustee. 70 Law, ,oo
r.is5ers sis H't l.. 10 Fr,und AMI 40; -
The Bronx.
viui. p tsu TO Ragch' ooo
Nlk.9sa % % ,trusl 90 Ros''s. s. 900
same 20 sane
MECHANICS LIENS.
DECEMBER 10.
Manhattan.
lsr Az. 5s5. schwartz AT o.Bass; o"ss, &C.
fi.rIi 81 s. 100 . w of lenoE ~, l.st.og. sl,.s.,
Ea.t River NH a Lnmher 90 sgt W ,is
Construction Go. owner ana eoA''S''O''
The Bronx.
rty Az e.. 100 n Of Boston Road :lIloO'
4 Muller sgt Byron. owner NAii s.
reIxIfy ,2Sirr a. ros. e. Franklin Ct a. az A
GsosheEan. owner: q fauihaoe' 70 &C. "a
rRfI,SiIT1Y AZ no: same ,Et ssue CreneWsll ~
TRINITY AN 'l-' 'ane a. ''1' 81 20
TRINITY Az ~ ''he 80 ''''- 81 20
TRINITY Az. 40. sane az sane lrsae'aD a., A
SATISFIED MECHANICS LIENS.
DECEMBER 10.
Manhattan.
II NICHOLAS Ay. q " cor lsith >, tasi hsit
MI q LMnlei L1M.inli ~ a. s3S5s e5
ALTERATIONS.
Items under 5000 omiuell
DECEMBER 10.
Manhattan.
10TH ST ifs and ii5 =. 20 - ielm5 J ''iA9a p.
az b 10Th 70. owner, HQreupufsef a bafae -
Bowen. architects. eosl. $''N''
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
Local Official Re-

Local onieisl R,eord.-The following official rec
ard from The Weather Bureau shows The changes
ia the temperature for the last twenty -four hours Boo
r,r,r,.,n with the corresponding date q last year
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21

James Manning, the Bronx Church
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21
WORK WANTED.

Female.
COvERNEss -Trerch woman: Protestant: sds.
-afrl. enllreu four years up. full charge. any
where Addre-s CoVerncss. Tribune Uptovg on1c.
1884 Broadway
New-York tribune., 1914-12-21

IoTu sr- b i. . 10 InI'efs{ IT,. - Ivi IL
80 Z ~ Ion bdg snd stof, DIX 'isenp'
ss,1' 40. " { Arnold rsi. due. '5s.iso " (.
,.,- ,..r- s'e - AZ .sO "a Ienof ~. slresii. 3
i'''' t.t,,1 n A goulalta % al. effs. az J. I
Rs,i IN Il. Dean. a ~ ait}s hJnes fsi.
due ,.i III %. tara. cic, hlg 70 .-.-,.... q.
IN ~ s.Ggu 4 ns ~ ~ A. 1itGlOa.a.
'"i .'..ot srI stores. = Trust Co sTi q Falisl
e. al " sAls isssn ny,. q 3. sbises'sf' ne !"
-, A. 900 A. T8s iiTth a. .1.6sbf 10. ~
,,''uf aud stores Theresa Niekcfnpcf az J. lrae
al III. u 1 D0ty. siy. . Nssslan. Teis ane'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

1t pride that look back the crisp Octo
Der day when first threw doors
Our modest had only small clothing stock
housed in twenty five foot front Many viii remember The
Front''and how made good promises
in spite of contractors delay
evident the start that we'd struck popular note
accorded full share of patronage The little
grewand ambitions grew with It, We expanded
adding departments could and inceas
ing usefulness to friends
etookpo
seemed "ea nave ro0"
partment store o
3
fist
to
loyal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

SPLENDID s1.5O GARMENTS

Womep's heavy gray wool ribbed Union Suits, good
weight well l finished nrios regular $50 $1.19
Women Fast Black Cotton Hose, with linen heels
and toes, good weight, regular 19c value, AQc
sale price, 4 pairs ................. ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

Womenis Wool Pants or Tights, In
grey or white, broken lot; regular
s1.00 and $1.25 gar 70e
menfs: special ........t w
Women's Fleece Lined Union
Suits, in medium weight, 75c val
ues; special for Anniver- A0n
safy sale at ESS
Women's Cream Color Shirts or
Pants, fleece lined, 09~
good weight special ......E ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

Bleached Muslin, SO inches wide
"A splendid quality-special
the yard, for the An 71~
niversary sale .........t ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

Mems Underwear. shirts and Draw
ers. IN striped effects. bachelor or
butfoned models. good weight for
winter. regular s1.25 CO.
garments, each -.....- .O1t
Mems Night Robes. made Of high
grade flanneIette, in neat patterns
enc colorinRs fastened With &1 IN
buttons or sIIk frogs. each. fs1o
Mems HEAVY Wool Shirts and Draw
ers- good heavy weight for winter
wear, regular t1.25 Ct m
Wright make Wool Union Salts for
men, n natural grey, perfect fitting,
fz-06 Value. 81 c.
the suit 49,.
Meas LIsle Hose. IN vide a-sortmept
nIafn eoIorss zee ffn
values. pair - -. sss<s - -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

Women's Merino Finish Hose, last
black, with grey heels and toes;
regular Ice values; 06N
sale price, pair q w
Women's Fine Cashmere Hose
with grey heels and toes and fast
black body; a splendid Ct m
SOC grade; three pair. sOo
Women's Heavy Wool Hose, with
ribbed or hemmed tops; 0En
priced, the pair LIZ
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13

There are not many divorces in the
household in which the wife is willing
TO bring up the children and the hus-
band is willing to bring up the coal.
There are some men who have no en-
emies. But they are planted in the GEM
eteries.
A girl OF II goes around Dragging that
she is an old maid, but 1T is different
when she is "a.
Two things will make a woman real
mad. First. don't notice her; second,
and worse, don't notice her gown or her
new hat.
In the race for matrimony it is not al
ways the girl who covers the most laps
that wins.
Mexicans are fond OF hot tamales, but
the ono Uncle Sam handed Huerta re-
Gently was little too hot for him.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Temperance Topics.

Three of ldaho's largest breweries
have had to quit business for lack Of
patronage.
Many a mans downfall is traceable TO
a higbball
The largest leather factory in the
world is said to be at Rockford, Ill.,
that of Hess & Hopkins, and it is under
dry management, because the dry pol
icy pays"
Liquor sellers of the nation are TO
raise 81, 600. 600 for bitter fight against
the submission of the prohibition amend
ment in California.
Pay Of soldiers in the regular army
will be henceforth forfeited when they
must be kept in hospital on account of
alcoholism or venerial disease.
THE Worlds Greatest Tombstone"
heads cartoon in The Pioneer, Toron-
to-a bottle labeled Whisky" standing
on grave, at one end of which is mug;
and below are printed these words: "a
fitting mark for many grave in which
lie business power, bright prospects,
home, affection, public esteem. con-
science. religion and all that makes life
worth living. Will you vote for the
traffic that digs such graves
Findlay, o, has been dry five years
and while it is third larger than wet
Fostoria, in the same section. the latter
town had 500 arrests in recent year
against only 1870 in Findlay.
There are more than 100000 liquor
shops in France, one for each SO or 9(
inhabitants Fifty per cent. Of the
drinkers are afflicted with cerebral oil
mental trouble. OF 100 French murder
ers, 80 were incorporate; OF every 1O(
incendiaries, 50 were committed by in
temperate persons; of every 100 vaga'
bonds, so were Incorporate; OF every loo
assaults to commit bodily harm, 90 were
committed by incorporate persons; Of
every 100 acts of violence against The
person, SO were committed while the o.
| fender was actually drunk.
Virginia's Legislature, after HARD
fight against it, has voted that, upon pc
tition of % per cent. of the States quail
flied voters, special election shall be
called for the 4th Tuesday in September
wide prohibition.
The manage nent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad has issued statement saying
that sin 1918 only one man in 800 en-
ployed was guilty of a lapse under the
no drink rule
The Brotherhood of Locomotive En-.
gineers require total abstinence of its
mem bership.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
FOR STOMACH TROUBLE
John w. Skillen Of Sidney, Ohio.
Has Found a Remedy.

Has Found a Remedy.
Experts declare that the reason
stomach disorders are so common in
this country is due to hasty and care
less habits OF eating. Stomach
troubles and rundown conditions
usually go together.
John w. Skillen of Sidney, Ohio.
says: II had bad stomach trouble
for years, and became so weak that
l could hardly walk or do any work.
My appetite was poor, and it seemed
impossible to get any relief. Since
taking Vinop find remarkable i'm
provement in my health, my digestion
is much stronger, and have gained
in weight. / would not be without
Vinol"
Vinol makes weak stomachs strong
because it strengthens and tones up
the weakened, tired and overtaxed
nerves of the digestive organs. Vinol
is easily assimilated by the weakest
stomachs, and is delicious to the taste.
Try bottle of Vinol with the un-
derstanding that your money will be
returned If it does not help you.
p. Stop scratching, our Saxo
Salve stops itching. We guarantee 1t.
B. L. Middleton, Richmond. KY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Big Burley Crop Expected.

Reports received from all parts of the
Burley tobacco district indicate that the
growers are projecting the largest acre
age of Burley tobacco that has been
planted in years. Some think it will ex
coed the crop OF 1910, which was the
largest ever grown in the history of to-
bacco culture il Kentucky. The entire
Burley belt is said to be dotted with
plant beds and what is more to the point,
the plants are said to be in fine condi-
ton, and that by the middle of May,
when the growers begin to transplant
them to the fields, they will be larger
than usual at this season. With the
promise of an increased acreage, a bump
er crop is looked for this fall, and alrea-
dy additional warehouse accommoda-
tions are being planned.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
IT'S SURPRISING
That So Many Richmond Peo-
pie Fail To Recognize
Kidney Weakness.

Are you bad back victim?
Suffer twinges. heaGaches. dizzy spells?
Go to bed tired-get up tired?
It's surprising how few suspect the
kidneys.
It's surprising how few know what
to do.
Kidney trouble needs kidney treat
ment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys only.
Have convinced Richmol d people OF
their merits.
Here's Richmond case-Richmond
testimony.
Kidney sufferers hereabouts should
read it.
Mrs. Clarence Drummer. 145 North Es-
till avenue, Richmond. Ky. says: lone
of the family had a bad csse OF kidney
trouble. His kidneys did not act prop
erly and ne had pains through his back.
He used Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
at Middelton's Drug Store, and they
made him much better"
Price SOC, at all dealers Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs Brun-
nef recon mends. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
And For Three Summers Mrs. Vim.
cent Was Unable to Attend to
Any of Her Homework.

Pleasant Hill, N. CD suffered for
three summers" writes Mrs. Walter
Vincent, of this town, "and the third and
last time, was my worst.
| had dreadful nervous headaches and
prostration, and was scarcely able to
walk about. Could not do any of my
homework.
! also had dreadful pains in my back
and sides and when one of those weak,
sinking spells would come on me,
would have to give up and lie down,
until il wore off.
] was certainly in dreadful state OF
health, when | finally decided to try
Cardui. the woman's tonic, and | firmly
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
COULD SCARCELY
WALK ABOUT

believe ! would have died Il hadrf
taken if.
After | began taking Cardu, | vz
greatly helped, and all three boitlesn.
lieved me entirely.
| fattened up, and grew SO mud
stronger in three months, | felt Ike Al.
other person altogether"
Cardui is purely vegetable and gentle.
acting. Its ingredients have a mild, toni;
effect, on the womanly constitution.
Cardui makes for increased strength
improves the appetite, tones up the ner.
vous system, and helps to make pale
sallow cheeks, fresh and rosy.
Cardui has helped more than a million
weak women, during the past 50 years
II will surely do for you, what il has
done for them. Try Cardui to-day.
Write 20: Chattanooga Medicins Co.. Ladies A.
visory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn, for SDsl1l h.
strltcti01lS on your case and 64-paze box. Hons
Treatment for Women" sent Id plain ErappSE. "a;
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Cou9hed For Three Years.

Il am lover of your God-send to hu-
DIR. Kings New Discovery cured my
cough of three years standing" says
Jennie Flemming. of New Dover, Ohio,
Have you an annoying cough? Is it
stubborn and won't yield to treatment?
Get a SOC bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery today. What it did for Jennie
Flemming it will do for you, no matter
how stubborn or chronic cough may
be. 1t stops cough and stops throat
and lung trouble. Relief or money back
SOC and 81 at your Druggist.
Bucklen's Arniaa Salve for pimples.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Chamberlain's Liniment.

This preparation is intended especially
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains an d
all like ailments. 1t is a favorite with
people who are well acquainted with its
splendid qualities. Mrs. Chas. Tanner,
Wabash, Ind, says of it, Il have found
Chamberlain's Liniment the best thing
for lame back and sprains | have ever
used. 1t works like charm and re-
lieves pain and soreness. 1t has been
used by others OF my family as well as
myself for upwards of twenty years. ?"
25c and SOC bottles For sale by all
dealers. may
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
WHEN YOU ARE: NERVOUS

you have the first symptom of a rundown
system, and nervous people too often con
ceal their aches and pains ard suffer il
silence, while, if neglected, this condition
often foreruns more serious trouble.
If those so afflicted would stop taking
medicine containing alcohol or drugs
which menace the foundations of health,
and just take the pure, strengthening
nourishment in Scott Emulsion, it would
create new blood to pulsate through the
organs, refresh their bodies and build up
the whole nervous system. 1t is rich,
sustaining nourishment, free from wines,
alcohols or drugs. Shun substitutes.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13

With a crop production valued at S14.-
100, 900, Los Angeles county, Cal, led
all the other 1850 counties in the United
States in value of crops in 1910, accord
ing to the final report on the census of
agriculture for that year by the Census
Bureau. Lancaster county, Pa, ranked
second, with crop production valued
at $l3, 059, 600
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
A Reliable Hair Tonic.

1t is an easy matter to prevent diseases
OF the scalp by using Meritol Hair Tonic.
II should be used regularly to keep the
scalp free Of germs. as these germs are
the cause OF the majority of cases of
the majority of cases of dandruf and
later, badness. We are authorized to
guarantee Meritol Hair Tonic. Prices
SOC and 81. Wines Drug Store, Exclu-
sive Agency.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Lexington and Winchester
Tied.

Winchester made the highest aver
age of any loose leaf tobacco market in
Central Kentucky, according to figures
just compiled by the Western Tobacco
Journal. and Lexington and Richmond
tied The following are the figures for
the leading markets IN this section:
Winchester, sl2.s4; Lexington. sl2 %:
Richmond, sl2.05; Paris. sll.9i Mt.
Sterling. sl1 SO; cynthiana, 81 As; Mays
VILE, 60 10.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Gould Have Married a PreSi-
dent.

Attired in trousers, boots and frock
coat. Dr. Mary Walker says she was
twice asked by Chestes A. Arthur, Pres
ident of the United States from 1881 to
1884, to marry him, but she declined
the offers. DIR. Mary says that had she
married Arthur she would have lost her
idantiv
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
Stomach Out of Order? BeIchlng Gas
And Sour Food? Want to Relieve 1t?


stubborn
disappear
delicate avote food With relish and with
out ear
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-13
The Rich Grow Richer.

A St. Louis plumber has fallen heir to
100000. What does any plumber need
with an extra $500, OO0?-Los Angeles
Express.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-11-18
MAKING ROADS in T:iiE FALL
Every Township should Own Gravel
Pits From Which Material Gan
Be Cheapiy Obtained.

There 10 a growing demand for more
and better roadmaking during the au.
tumn months. In many localities the
roads become filled with deep ruts and
the wheel tracks SO depressed during
the summer that they collect rains
which soon wash them into cutters
and ruin the roads for heavy loads and
comfortable travel.
There Is no reason why q portion of
the road tax should not be used for
putting the highways In a better con-
dition for travel. The split-log drag
and other roadmaking implements
should be put TO work before the
ground freezes. The outside Of the
roads should be brought into the CEN
ter of the track, which will establish
crust that will shed water, rather
than retain rains. which are sure to
occur during the late fall and early
spring months.
Roads having q full his n center ara
quite sure to remain In a good condi-
ton during the rainy season OF fall
and spring. Steep hills. where water
10 apt to collect in wheel tracks, should
be provided with open cutters on each
side into which rains may be diverted
with an occasional crest which wate-
cannot pass. Approaches to bridge and
culverts should be 30 filed with earth
that vehicles Of all kinds may pass
over them without serious jolts and
jars. Roads are much improved when
covered with gravel. This is a sea.
son Of the year when such work can
be accomplished at 4 minimum OK.
pense.
Every township should own gravel
pits. from which roadmaking material
can be cheaply obtained. Concrete
roads will soon become popular. The
same material should be used In max.
ing bridges and culverts. A good qual.
ity Of sand and gravel IL necessary to
mako serviceable concrete. Every
farmer shol ! have an especial inter
est in ell roads Joining his place and
leading to market.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-11-18
UNRAvEL ROAD LEGISLATION
Joint Committee Working to Bring
About Simplicity, Efficiency and
Uniformity Of Laws.

To bring about revision Of state
road laws along lines that will insure
simplicity. efficient management, and,
where desirable, uniformity, Is the
task undertaken by a special Joint
committee appointed at the third
American road congress and repre-
senting the American Bar association
and the American Highway associa-
ton. The magnitude, intricacy and
political and technical difficulties Of
the undertaking are discussed in an
article prepared for the Engineering
RECORD by ]. E. Pennybacker. chief
or the division Of road economics Of
the United States office Of public roads.
Between three and four million
words comprise existing road legisla-
uon In the several states, according to
tho estimate Of onicials in the Office Of
public roads. This great wilderness
OF words would make up an edition Of
oo fa1rs1zed volumes. In view Of the
comparative simplicity Of the sub
Ject, this vast accumulation of stat
utes. according to Mr.. Pennybacker. is
q scathtng commentary on the con-
SS-NSSi'S VI our iSSlb-
lators for many generations There Is
scarcely a doubt that at least 85 per
cent OF the legislation is superauous.
and that. entirely aside from tho mat
ter OF reform. exactly the same pur-
poses contemplated In the existing leg
islation could be accomplished with
greater effectiveness with one-eighth
OF the existing statute laws.
The compilers have found lesisla-
ton still In effect almost Identical as
to form and substance with the old
colonial road laws, which were in turn
based upon English precedent. extend
Ing back to the time Of Queen Eliza
beth; they have found statutes 30
hopelessly in conflict as to make EN-
cient and responsible administration
utterly impossible. As an example OF
the bewildering confusion of existing
legislation. the compilers came across
In the statutes Of one of our most pro-
| gressive states a recent enactment
amending a road law which was re-
pealed two years before the amend
ment was passed. and yet apparently
none Of the legislators have thus far
become acquainted with the situation.