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GOOD ROAD
EXPENDITURES
TWO HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION
DOLLARS SPENT ON STATE
HIGHWAYS LAST YEAR

The great interest that is now
manifest throughout the country in
the good-roads movement is clearly
shown in the increasing activity of
the state governments in the work.
At the present time all of the states
with the exception of Indiana, Mis-
sissippi, South Carolina and Texas
have enacted laws providing for state
aid in road work.
A table made up from circular re-
Gently published by the U. S. depart
ment Of agriculture, gives the expen-
ditures for state highways to Janu-
ary /, 1915. This table shows that
from 1895, when Massachusetts and
Connecticut enacted State-aid laws,
up to the present year 80 of the states
expended a total of $211 1859, ,163 in
road work. AS showing the growing
interest in road building, it may be
noted that 38 of the States have made
available s54,884, ,007 for use in 1915:
OF more than 25 per cent Of the total
appropriations for the past 20 years:
ESQ the total expenditures in 1914
from State funds, Joint funds. and To-
caI funds amounted TO $3.50. .797, ,911.
According to the circular, there
were on January 1, 1915, 2,273, ,131
miles of public roads in all the States,
of which 247, 400 miles, or 1913 per
cent. were surfaced. The total mile
age of all State-aid roads built to
January 1, 1915, was IS, At, Of which
8,8O5 miles, or nearly 20 per cent,
were built in 1914. -,
It is seen from the table that while
two States, New York and California,
exceed Indiana in the amount OF mon
ev expended in road WORK last year,
vet Indiana, because of the wide dis,
tribution of excellent gravel, is second
in the mileage of surfaced roads with
26.831 miles. being exceeded only by
Ohio, with 1882 miles. whil;, New
York is third with 22,398 miles. These
three States contain nearly one third
of all the surfaced roads in the United
States.
Only 9 States have 20 per cent or
more of their highways surfaced, and
of these Rhode Island leads. with 5S.8
per cent; Massachusetts, is second.
with SIT per cent; and Indiana third,
with 42.3 per cent.
The circular mentioned, No: 50. Or
flee of the Secretary, State Highway
Mileage and Expenditures to January
/, 1915, may be had upon application
to the Division of Publications.
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SEND MONITORS
TO DARDANELLES
RAFTLIKE VESSELS, CARRYING
14.INCH GUNS, MADE IN
UNITED STATES

Chicago, Oct. IA letter from
Saloniki, Greece, to the News says
that several torpedo-proof monitors
armed with 14-inch guns, have just
been placed in commission by the
British navy for the purpose Of lead
ing the allied fleet through the Dar-
danelles when it is opened. These
ships, the letter continues, "were de-
signed and built in America, shipped
to England in take down form and
there assembled. Three of them were
assembled at the navy yard at Malta.
"The monitors draw about two feet
of water. Their hulls are made Of
very small steel compartments stuff
ed with ground cork. They are more
like RATS than ships. Running. all
about the ships, Is feet from their
sides, are what might be called per-
manent torpedo nets. These nets are
made of steel and wood and conform
to the shape of the monitors hulls.
Between the net and the sides OF the
ship is open water.
'sIt is doubtful if a torpedo would
injure one of these monitors. In all
probability a torpedo would pass un-
derneath the monitor without striking
it, but should one strike the steel net
it would explode harmlessly, expend..
ing its force against the Is feet OF
open water between the net and the
side of the ship. The net, incidental
ly, is made of quarter-inch steel plate.
"On this raftlike monitor is mount
ed turret shielding two monster
guns. The turret is counterbalanced
heavily so that the guns can be fired
in any direction. The monitors have
no propelling machinery of their own
and must be towed into firing posi-
tion by tugs"
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SAFETY ON CON-
TRABAND SHIPS.
FULL PROTECTION OF AMERICAN.
LIFE ON ALL VESSELS ASK
ED IN FRYE NOTE

Washington, Oct. 12.-The United
States in note dispatched to Ger
many, today relating to the case Of
the American ship William P. Frye,
asks that if it is found necessary to
destroy American ships carrying alb
solute contraband, passengers and
crew be removed to safer place than
small boats. The note will be pre-
sented by Ambassador Gerard.
Plan for Damages Accepted
The American government accepts
the German suggestion in reply to the
American proposal concerning COM
mission to fix damages for the Frye,
| agreeing to dispense with the umpire
and leave the case to two experts, one
from each country.
In agreeing to submit to arbitration
the Interpretation of the treaty of
1928 to determine whether it gives
Germany the right to destroy Ameri-
can ships in order to stop contraband
traffic, the American government
holds that not only must warning be
given and passengers and crew saved,
but that small boats are not consider
ed "place Of safety" within the
meaning of international law.
U. S. Stands on Treaty of 1928
The United States has not insisted
upon this heretofore with reference to
Americans travelling on ships under
belligerent flag. Officials here, how
ever, feel that the treaty was special
arrangement between Germany and
the United States expressly drawn
for the purpose of protecting the YES.
sells and lives of subjects of either
party in war time.
Since one of the articles of the
treaty specifically provides for the de-.
livery of contraband out of the cargo
of an American ship and then states
that the vessel can proceed to it's des--
tination, the American government.
draws the inference that it was never
intended that American vessels should
be destroyed. :.
Germany Takes Opposite View
Germany has drawn the oposite in
ference, that the sole object of the
treaty was to prevent contraband from
reaching the enemy, and that destruc-
tion was permissible if no other means
presented itself.
In consenting to arbitrate this point
however, the American government
insists that the minimum of injury
shall fall upon American citizens, and
believes that an assurance with ref
erence to the safety of passengers and
crews of American ships carrying abb
solute contraband will sufficiently
safeguard American interests.
Contraband Lists Changed
Germany already has given the as
surance that American vessels carry
ing conditional contraband will not be-
molested under any circumstances,
but according to recent declaration by
Germany in retaliation for British
declarations of contraband, practical
ly everything that hitherto was condi-
tional contraband is now considered
absolute contraband.
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GREAT MEETING BILLED
FOR SATURDAY OCT. q
Cooperation Meeting of Farmers and
Business Men of City to be Held in
Court House--Prominent Speakers
Will Be With Us.

Plans being made for of the largest and best
meetings held in this county The farmers and business
the city will large cooperation meeting in the court
house on Saturday. October the 2 The meeting will be held
in the afternoon the evening big feed will be gven
Eckere Chicago has wired that he will be here
and he will Cooperation and Organization Mr. Jarvis of
city, dairy expert will talk Darng and Dairy Pro-
Ducts Peter Miller dairy commissioner this state will be
here possibly Senator McCumber and Governor Hanna
There will the best meetings held in the city
and farmers and business cannot afford to miss it.
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SERBIANS LOSE
THEIR CAPITOL
AWFUL FIGHTING PROCEEDS
CAPTURE. OF CITY-MOUN-
TAINS TO BE MAIN DEFENSE

London, Oct. 11.-Austro-German
armies which, with the help Of their
giant 305 millimetre guns, crossed the
Danube and Save rivers, occupied Bel
grade and meeting with stubborn re-
sistance at the Serbian advance de-
fenses, but have not come in con-
tact with the main Serbian forces.
The Serbian plan of campaign de-
pends considerably upon the amount
of assistance they will receive from
the allied troops, but it is not believed
that they viii attempt, in any event,
to make a decided stand north Of the
mountain range near Kraguyevatz,
which they already have proved to be
line covering superb facilities for
defense.
kilograms from the Balkans,
though not minimizing the serious
ness Of the Serbian position, reflect a
tone Of cheerful confidence in the abil-
ity Of the Allies ultimately to check
the Austro- German invasion and sue
cessfully meet any future attack from
the side Of Bulgaria.
The national danger, say these tele-
grams, has united Serbia, as never be-
fore. Throughout the country, men
physically unfit for the regular army,
women and old men are arming them
selves for the defense Of their coun-
try.
The population of Macedonian Ser
bia has gathered into bands with the
object of repulsing possible Bulgarian
attack. In addition to the 100000 SOL
diers and a million Serbians of both
sexes and all ages is said to be ready
to dispute with violence all attempts
at the Austro- -German-Bulgarian con-
quest.
Much Importance attaches to the
meeting today of the Greek parlia-
ment at which the new cabinets dec
laration of future policy is expected.
King Constantine of Greece is i'll
again. and confined to his room: ac-
cording to advices through Berlin.
It is hinted in an Athens dispatch
that a much larger allied force than
has been reported constitutes the ex-
pedition being landed at Saloniki, for
service in Serbia.
Reports from Bucharest say that
Bulgarian troops are digging trench
es near the Rumanian frontier, and
that artillery is also brought uD.
Suspense attending the initiation Of
the Bulgarian campaign is puzzling
military writer's here, but it is consid-
cred probably due to the fact that the
country still required several weeks
TO complete mobilization when the
Russian ultimatum was sprung upon
it. ,, -. ....- .
In the western theater of war. Ger
man attacks in the vicinity of Loos
appear to have subsidized. having ac-
complished nothing, excepting the Sc
curing Of temporary partial footing
in some trenches from which the as
sailants Of the allied line afterwards
were exnelled. -.s.;~
Since October 4, according to Field
Marshall Sir John French. the. only
change of consequence on the Loos
front has been steady gain of
ground bv the British between Hill
No. 20, which is the key to the situa-
ton, and Hulluch. -.
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NEW CONFECTIONERY STORE

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Glass have.
opened up a confectionery store in the
building one door south Of the Buhler-
Cafe wherein provision has been made
in the way of a special booth for the
conveniences Of lady shoppers from
both town and country. They will
also make specially of serving tea,
coffee, chocolate and light lunches for
the shoppers. Mr.. Glass will also have,
in operation one of the famous
crispette machines so widely adver-
tised and which turns pop corn into
a delicious confection that is enjoyed
by both young and old. Wayne But
ton an experienced candy maker from
Kansas City Mo-, will also make a
speciality Of high-grade homemade
candies. The public is cordially in
vited to call where they will be ex-
tended the most cordial treatment and
their every want carefully looked af-
ter.
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DANCE A SUCCESS

The Odd Fellows Club dance given
in the l. O. o. F. hall last Friday
evening was one Of the most success
full ones Of the season. The hall was
pretty we'll crowded but everyone was
out for good time and had it.
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The School Board had meeting
last evening. Mrs. C. Ellithorpe was
elected a member Of the Library
sidered and the bid awarded to the
Northwestern Fuel Company at $2.45
per ton. ''.
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ATTENDING FEDERATION
MEETING

A number of Williston ladies in
cluding Mesdames Bruegger, Mc1n-
tosh, Saxson, Cunningham, Overson,
Brownell, Carney, Grogan, Dochter-
man, Brownson and Smith, left Tues
day morning to take in the Federation
meeting in Minot.
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NEW ARRIVALS

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Dexter are re-
joicing over the arrival of an eight
pound son at their home on Sunday,
October 10, 1915.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-10-14

Never mind how the term "horse
sense" came into use. Just practice
it and you will need no other kind.
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ROSTON RED SOX
ARE CHAMPIONS
YESTERDAYS GAME GAVE THE
FOUR OUT OF FIVE GAMES
PLAYED AND SETTLED 1T

Philadelphia, Oct. 13.-The Boston
Americans are the worlds champions
of 1915. The Red Sox defeated the
Philadelphia Nationals by a score OF
S to 4 today in a game which was nip
and tuck until the finish.
Twice the Philadelphias took the
lead only to be tied, and Harry Hoop
er finally clinched it for the Ameri-
can league champions by smashing
out two home runs during the game.
stands.
It was Hooper's big black bludgeon
that put the Red Sox across winners,
the California boy smashing out two
home runs during the game. Duffy
Lewis was another hero for Boston,
his home run clout in the eighth in
ming sending in run ahead OF MN
and tieing the score when it looked
like Philadelphia victory:
Luderus starred for Philadelphia,
with a home run and double, hgur-
ing in the three of Philadelphia's
scores.
Philadelphia, Oct 13.-Twenty thou
sand faithful Philadelphia fans and
more crowded the little National
league park here this afternoon to
witness the fifth and possibly the final
game in the worlds series. Should
the Boston Americans win today the
series will close, with four straight
victories for the Boston's and one to
the credit of the Philadelphia Nation
ais. :.
Good weather prevailed. In fact it
was. a bit too warm for the players.
A large floral horseshoe was pre-
sented to Grover Cleveland Alexander
by admiring friends just before the
umpire called play.
Umpire KLEIN gave the decisions be-
hind the plate; Umpire O'Loughlin
on the bases while Umpire Evans
went to left field and Umpire Rigler
to right field.
AS big Alex had been expected to
pitch for Philadelphia there was
murmur of surprise among the crowd
when Mayor was announced as to-
days pitcher.
The first game of the series wnt to
Philadelphia Friday but Boston took
the next four winning the first three
2 to 1 and the last one 5 to 4.
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PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED
@aEverybne interested in school work
is invited to attend the reception for
the teachers Tuesday evening and also
the lecture by w.. l.. Stockwell Thurs
day evening. e. :..,.,.s: ...z@.. -
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had with Secretary-Treasurer w. u.
Robertson, of the Ontario Motor

had with Secretary-Treasurer w. G.
Robertson, of the Ontario Motor
League.
Provincial Secretary Hanna. OF On
tario. whose department has charge or
the registration Of automobiles. has
been opposed TO international recipro-
cal relations. When. this year, ne
turned a deaf ear to the plea OF the
Ontario motorists. a delegation OF the
latter waited upon the Hon. w. h
Hearst, the premier of the province
and members of his cabinet. and were
given a cordial reception. Subsequent
". the premier replied that while the
subject had been carefully considered.
il was not possible to grant the re-
quest. this year at all events.
The explanation is that Ontario re-
ceives about $4,000 in registration
fees from American motorists. and, al
though reciprocity would mean sum
several times greater to the people
of the province. the Ontario govern
ment is not willing at this time 10
forego this revenue. as policy Is
being followed out which prec!udes
the curtailment of revenues and re-
auires the imposition of new taxes
The Ontario registration tax mas pe"n
raised from a 81 fee in 1911 TO
horsepower tax in 1918. which runs
from Sc to So.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
TOP ENHANCES
Value OF CAR
Sedan Cover for the Mitchell
Makes 1t a Comfort
All Year,
ITS COST IS ONLY $l65
Auto Owners May Have Use of Their
Machines Every Month in
ITS COST IS ONLY Sl65

Inc cost of all-year driving has been
so materially reduced by the intro
ductlon of the new Mitchell demount-
able Sedan top that motor car owners
are coming to a realization that the
automobile is no longer a fair weather
friend"
The demountabIe Sedan top means
an all-the-year car for any and all
kinds of weather at the expense of
only one car and one body. and the
fact that for very slight additional
investment The Six OF 'l6" can be
converted into luxurious enclosed
car. suitable for winter use. will mean
a material increase in the winter use
of cars
The price OF $165 for the detacn-
able winter Sedan top can be better
that an outlay of from Si00 TO $500
was formerly required TO obtain a
car of the enclosed type.
The owner who heretofore has gar
aged or put up his car during the
winter months will now have the use
of his car throughout the year and
at an extremely nominal outlay both
himself and passengers can enjoy all
the comforts and luxuries of the more
expensive coupes, limousines. and Ber-
Inns
Top Fastens Securely.
The new detachable Sedan top fur
nished on both the five and seven pas
senger models is complete in every
particular. The interior is attractive
ly lined with whipcord and a large
electric light concealed in the top of
the car furnishes an abundance of
light. The Windshield is built in. with
ventilating features. and the doors
open full length. The side windows
are removable and can he taken out.
making practically an open touring
car for moderate weather.
The top is made to ft The Six OF
'16'' body and fastens rigidly and Sc
curely in place. which. together with
the liberal use of shock and noise
deadening felt washers at all joints
provides against any objectiona BILE
rattles from vibration of rough roads.
From the above it will be CLEANED
neither style. comfort. nor convenience
is lacking. The top is fitted on the
regular Six of Is body. is built with
that low road clinging appearance,
yet provides ample head room for the
occupants
with some 1000 Of The Six of '16"
models in the hands of satisfied own
ers, it goes without saying the factory
is being pressed for early deliveries
on this model equipped with the all
year top.
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MORE WOMEN BUYING
MASCULINE NATIONAL
Car Associated with Racing Yet Fair
Sex Admire 1t Greatly. Says Gen
eral Manager Dickson.

Due, no doubt to their associations
with racing, which is certainly no pink
tea anair. National cars have always
been known as a real man PROPOSE
ton There is a certain style and dis
tinctlve appearance about thu National
that has caused it to be known as an
arlstocrat among automobiles carrying
an appearance of more mascuinity. per-
maps. than any other extremely high
srade car. AS the National design has
tended towards refinement. it has avoided
enemlnacy- The 1.-the low-Iined body de-
sign or the National today tells Of the
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
All Owners of Mexican Securities

Of any description. whether mining. industrial,
railroad. oil plantation shares. government
state city, railroad miscellaneous corporation
bonds real estate. are requested To send i'm
ediaely full description Of their holdings stating
amount Of original investment for protective and
realization purposes. Address CHAIRMAN. Box 6.
care Washington Herald
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OLD COINS WANTED.

8 TO 800 Zach PAID FOR HUNDREDS OF
coins da.ed lefore 1910 Send ten cents for our
new illustrated Coin Value Book ix7 showing guar
sntsed Prices. Get posted At ooce. CLARKE COIN
CO., box 2 Le Roy. n. 7.
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racing proclivities of its ancestors. The
National is car with fight in its blood
and strength in its sinews. and with out
ward appearance that bespeaks these in
ner characteristics.
This year. more than ever before,
have National cars been sold to lady
drivers" said George NJ. Dickson, general
manager of the National Motor Vehicle
Company. This is extremely gratifying.
as it has been our endeavor to put into
the National every refinement, style and
beauty that would appeal to lady drivers
and vet. at the same time. avoid any ap-
pearance of effeminacy.
Now that Nationals are proving to be
favorites among the fair sex. it does not
mean that they are any less masculine
in makeup than heretofore.
The most remarkable exhibit at a re-
cent Syracuse (N W fair was a Slgan-
tic cheese. made from one days milk
WELD from 2S5O COWS. The huge cake
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
WANTED-SALESMEN.
DOGS. BIRDS. POULTRY.

rcts Dogs. Cats. Rabbits. Guinea Piss Goldfish.
Acuarums AID remedies for all kinds Of pets. Send
fo- catalogue Taxiderny in all its branches
sCHMID'S PET EMPORICM.
fl2 Twelfth street northwest
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DRESSMAKING.

NILE ALICE MICHEL. FASHIONABLE
Partisan Dress1naker and Designer. formerly in
Rue de Ia Paix in Paris. announces the opening OF
her hiSh-class dressmakins establishment. Robes.
marteaux, chapeaux, gowns. wraps. evening and
afternoon frociGs: also hats made TO order. ls8 "
It. NV. Apartment 2 Near Conn. ave Tel. 8lL
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17

Reciprocity between the province of
Ontario and New York State, which
would practically mean between On
tario and the entire United States. is
not likely to be a possibility until
after the present European war is
concluded. according to correspondence
which Chairman Richard H. Lee, of
the A. A. A. legislative board. has
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17

WHAT Is YOUR BEST OFFER FOR LOTS n
and IS, square 419. Villa Park near 10 Mckinley
Circle and Rhode Island ave. each 25xllI.3. con-
tanning 81 50. #. Worth 81 so Address F. o.
BOX d. Three Rivers. Mass.
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W. c. Scott. of Cleveland. and a mem
ber of the Ohio State Automobile Asso-
citation, which is an affiliat ton of the
A A A. and the local club, was Wash
ington visitor last week. OF course. Mr..
Scott made the trip by automobile Mr..
Scott is the head of the fuel department
Of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.

FREE EASTERN COLORADO HOMESTEADS
almost gone: your last chance TO get one. Write
SMOKE & RAY. Box sos. Pueblo. Colo.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOsT-LADY,S DIAMOND CRESCENT PIN.
between ist and sts ne. and Cpioc Station
Literal reward iS Rigs Bldg. Nam ii69.
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WANTED-AGENTS.

AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY-THE BEST LINE
of food aay0rs perfumes. soars a-4 toilet prer-
arat!ons e,c ever offered. ovc- 20 lightweight.
popular priced qrck s-llins recessries-In big de-
Inand-weu .lvertiscd-easy sel!srs-5i- :ereater-
10 rer cent rrot Ccmr!sre outfits furnished free
70 worke:s Just postal TODAY. AMERICAN
PRODUCTS CO.. 3.2e American Bldg. Cincinnati.
Ohio.
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HERE'S THE WINNER YoU WANT; SELLS
on sight 80 per cent rroft; repeater: un-
limited fields: particulars free. WILL PAUL CO.
Box 81 Coffeyville kans.
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w-11U10S
- HIRE

TO GREAT TALLs-sTOPPING AT ALL POINTS
Of interest On the road; passengers At > each :
comfortable car. expert guide. Call Col. SIS. sre-
cal rates :Ug Lau-el meet.
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1T PAYS TO READ AND USE
HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

HOTEL FOR SALE-ONLY HOTEL. INDIANA
county Sat. license. -err. overhead expense low:
lons lease excellent sub rer-S. thoroughly modem;
big p.oats Ses-s srr!ctesr investigation $500 cash
10 handle. LANDUN 10 SchIlIe- BI5s- Chicago.
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HELP WANTED--MALE.

w a y T E D-YOUNG MAN AS
clerk in mailing department, Wash
ington Herald. Apply between 10
and - o'clock today
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AGENTs-wE HAVE SCANNED THE LIS.
Our proposition is ahead: easy 10 sell large rrofit;
permanent. sTERAUToMAT co. Beloit, Wis.