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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
Wonen's Organizations.

Miss Ethel Amstater is entertaining
the JULY Seven reading club this ar
ternoOn at her home on Cliff street
The ". c. T q. viii hold its regu-
lar meeting Friday at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. H A Taylor. S29 RoOse-
welt street There will be 4 social
meeting after the business is attended
to-
The first evening meeting OF the 81
Paso Equal Franchise league will be
held at Hotel orndOrff tonight at s
o'clock. There viii be a short musicll
program in which Miss Dorothy Cong
don viii sing and viii also play sew
eraI selections. Replies will be made
by the members to the anti-suffragist
arguments. After this a social time
viii be enjoyed. Every one is invited
to be present particularly the men
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Attorney General IL Acquitted.
Boise. Idaho. June 17.-Joseph F.
Peterson. attorney general OF Idaho,
was acquitted Wednesday in the dis
trict court Of a charge Of completely
in embezzlements from the state treas
ury during the administration Of for
mer treasurer o. Y. Allen, now serv-
ing a prison term. The evidence dis
closed that before he became attorney
general he had borrowed on a note
from Allen personally the sum OF $500.
which later was repaid. Meantfme
Allen had used Peterson's note with
other securities TO cover his shortage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
TWO FAMILIES, NUMBERING
Is, STOP AT SLATON HOTEL

Slaton. Texas, June 1.-THE record
for entertaining the largest families is
claimed by the Trammel hotel here.
During the past week two families
were registered at the hotel. number
ing in the aggregate IS persons One
family was that OF W r. Clark and
wife and 13 children. OF Tyler. The
other was the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Randolph, who. with their II chill
dren, were at the same table with the
Clarks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
Cards..

Mrs. J. ". B. Robinson is entertain
ing the Half and Half Bridge club
this afternoon at her home on Montana
street.
Mrs. R. s Hughes is entertaining
the Wednesday Auction Bridge club
this afternoon at her home on ROose-
welt street.
The Saturday Bridge club was enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon by Miss
Hidagarde Sauer at her home in Haw-
thOrne Place. Only the club members
were present Miss Margaret Young
won the prize for highest score The
club viii continue through the sum
mer, but the next meeting OF the club
has not yet been decided upon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
GLOBE MEN ARE HELD

Globe, Ark. June 17.-Fred Whitford
and ". II. Marshall have been arrested
at the MacdOnOugh saloon on a charge
OF Illegally disposing OF intoxicating
liquor. They were arraigned. pleaded
not guilty, and their trial was set for
today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
Wants Water. for Christening.

NeW lork, june III request that
water be used in the christening Of the
new dreadnought Arizona to be
launched at the navy yard here Sat
urday was telegraphed to secretary Of
the navy Daniels Wednesday by Mrs
Ella A Boole, president of the Woman's
CHRISTIAN Temperance union Of this
state, and vice president of the national
organization
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Our light truck We'll get lumber,
doors, windows. roofing, screen doors
and builders hardware to you NOW.
Lander Lumber Co
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Indianapolis. Ind, June 1.-THE In
diana supreme court Wednesday i'm
peached Eli H Redman. formerly Judge
Of the VicO county district court at
Ierre Haute. declaring there was no
dispute over the facts in the case Red
man was convicted with others in the
sentenced TO serve five years in fed
eral prison.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Mar wy, charged with being in the
United States without the proper pa
pers. was released on bond Of $3.50 by
United States commissioner George B
oliver Thursday He viii be given a
hearing on June 2S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Ask about our reinforced Nalthoid
asbestos top roof in colors. Lander
Lumber Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Everybody Is Reading open Market
Josephine Dascam BacOn's new society
novel FL Paso Book Co, Mills Bldg
It's Handy" Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
Ee IEaI!0llI

of every man
to himseIf-to his family-to
Society-is to work and save.
that fact Is not to be denied
and to that man we offer a
financial service that viii be Of
great assistance IN anything he
undertakes.
we welcome deposits of one
dollar or more IN opening ac-
counts.
Lee II. Orndorff. President
II. p. Jackson. Vice President
c. II. Jones, Vice President
F. NJ. Murehisons Active Y. p.
II. f Christie, Cashier
ID. r. MurchisOn, Asst Cashier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
FL Paso distilled water Co. Phi $50.

Or. A. p. SIN Osceopaunic Infirmary.
Or. Ira w. Collins, physician in chief;
DE- "a Alklre, lady specialist; DR.. Carl
Gibson, 2O1 W. Missouri street. They
cured others They can cure you
Mention; Notice is hereby given that
there has been seized in this collec-
ton district for violation Of the L. S.
Custom Laws, the following described
property; / brown horse, roam mare
and colt, with Mexican brands; I sheep.
1 2-hOrse wagon and 1 set double har-
ness Same will be sold in front of
the Custom House, FL Paso. June %,
1915 Any one claiming the property
is requested to appear within the time
prescribed by law. Zach Lamar Cobb
Collector Of Customs.
Police Officials Convicted.
Chicago. Ill. June Thames O'Dea
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
News Brevities
(AdTerfisement.)


Train bulletin.
Texas & Pacific train No. 5, from the
east, due to arrive at $50, is reported
to arrive at $50 All other afternoon
and night trains are reported to arriVe
on time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

United we stand Let's unite in buy.
ing home valley products.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

DR.. Rawlings. Practice limited to obste-
tries q children's diseases 404 Rob Ban.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Income Tax Revenue SS2.O0O,O9O.
Washington. D. C. June 17.=First
estimates Of the returns Of the per-
sonal and corporation income tax have
been revised upward by treasury de-
partment officials who now anticipate
more than SS2,0O0,000 during the pres
ent calendar year from this source.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
Indiana Judge Impeaehed.

Phone 627. Wilson & AIilIican, the best
cleaners White work a speciality.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
DR.. JAMESON, diseases Of Kidney, Blad-
der. Skin I'D Rectum- SIS Mills Bldg.


opium Causes Chinaman's Arrest.
zee Hong, who was arrested We'd
nesday on a charge Of having opium
IN his possession, was bound over tc
the action of the October grand jury
by United States commissioner George
B. Oliver, Wednesday afternoon His
bond was fixed at $500. which he fur
nished.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Copenhagen. Denmark, June IL
long standing differences between Ice
land and Denmark regarding the flag
and constitution Of Iceland has been
settled by the cabinets Of the two
countries The agreement involves no
concessions to Iceland from Denmark.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Cactus Typewriter Carbon paper
lasts longer. FL PasO Book Co, Mills
Bldg IT'S Handy. '-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
China Boy Had No Papers.

Our steel fence posts will cid your
fence troubles. Lander Lumber Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

DR.. Ebert. dentist. zIs-a1s Mills Bldg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Try our delivery service and get Il
quick. Telephones 731 and 732. War
ner Drug CO.-Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17
Iceland-Denmark Dispute Settled,

DR.. Hurley, 31s Herald Bldg. Diseases
Of children, and nervous troubles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

NOTICE.-Office OF the Quartermas-
ter. Fort Bliss, Texas. June 5. 1915.
The following condemned public prop
erty viii be sold at auction to the
highest adder, in front Of the Quarter
masters office, Fort Bliss. Texas. June
p, 1918, at 10 a. m: horses. riding;
20 horses, cavalry: . mules, draft;
mules, pack. ] refrigerator, company;
1 scales, platform; 1 shrinker, tire;
. trucks. warehouse: ] wagon, station;
2 sets ambulance wheel harness The
United States serserves the right TO
-FeJect any or all bids Purchasers must
4emoye property within twenty-four
Hours after purchase. No checks will
4e received in payment a. p. Watts.
Capt or. Mr.. Corps
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Police Officials Convicted.
Chicago, Ill. June Thames O'Dea
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-17

Soldier Charged With Pistol TotinE.
1 Daniel Bell, who said he was a sol
der in company f. 18th infantry. was
arrested Wednesday night on q charge
OF carrying a pistol He said he was
carrying il for his own protection ana
he was given in charge OF the military
authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

FFDFRAI. RESERVE DISCOUNT RATE-For
narer maturing IN ten days or less, per cent up
10 ninety days. per cent
CALL MONEY opened al ? per cent highest
per cent, lowest. - Ptf Nei4'' N''1i"s' - $1,000
renewal per cent.
TIME MONEY vas firm Rates. 2iz@22. per cent
for eitiv DAYS "a, as per cent Tor ninety Gays,
rsr cent for four months. 81 per cent io' n'e anu
sA months
MERCANTILE PAPER was quiet. Ruling rates
2asi, DR. cent for best names. bank acceptances
2N@2ia per cent
CLEARING HOUSE TRANSACTIONS. - FL
changes 500. 266.Zl2. balance sl25lS1I; ,oI Inc
sub Treasury vas creditor 10 the amount OF VS.
SIR TREASURY New York banks gained from
the sub Treasury sl.jo2 0O0 and gained since IN
day 81 1000.
FEDERAL RESERVE DISCOUNT RATES ELSE
ninety DAYS 4 Philadelphia. ior ten DAYS. Per
cent FOR len to SKIS. for sixty TO ninety. q:
dsvs a. per cent: Atlanta, 4Gfh per cent en-
c csss do per cent. 81 Louis s.. and "a per
cent Minneapolis. Coz siTty days : ger GEM, n IT
rmet DAYS 5. kanss City. 4Gil7 per cent,
n,Na. iGtn Per cent. San Fmcisco.. for ten
days 3 pef cent for thirty DAYS. ga iot uhHS
10 strty days 4 for sixty - ninety Gays n
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-Boston par San
Frarcsco. 4Oc MUM
RANK CIFg UlNGS Boston. exchanges 81 SOL
gs. bsls1ces Il 2i2. Baltimore. exchanges ;it2s'
;sq bsinces s4sT g6s Chicago exchanges 81 s0I.-
sig talnocs s. $50 l3s phisaepsA' ems. ~,
changes Sl2 SSH balances sl.sSs.5Io
SILVER MARKET Bar silver In London was
% I'd. unchanged New YORK quotauoh was sac
unchanged MEXICAN silver dollars. sIGiOe
FOREIGN EXCHANGE AFTER holding fairly
arm sterling rates weakened IN the latter rant ~
ne day Closing rsies londonECsole. tess de-
msnd ssh Pans-Cahe SO check; ~. Be-
rh,ct & 30 Slly ard ninety day hillS-London.
B,nksrs sIy dsls. Lslh. ninety daJs ASsh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
CURB MARKET
TRANSACTIONS
War Stocks Show Firmness in
Spots After Considerable
Selling-Oils Weak.

The curb market yesterday was
under considerable selling pressure
though a few Of the war stocks showed
frmer tone. Electric Boat new
when issued. was depressed to az. but
rallied, to close at 44%. net decline
Of one-eighth Of point. interna-
tional Mercantile Marine preferred was
fractionally higher. and Canadian Car
and Foundry preferred made an ad-
vance of 2 points. while the common
lost /. Drggs-Seabury declined to SS.
but subsequently rose to 81 at the
close. a net advance Of 2 points.
Declines ranging from to points
were common among the oil shares.
Standard of New Jersey, however, ran
I'D points. Mining stocks showed ir-
regularity. Kennecott Copper IS were
active, but lost 6 points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
CEREAL CROPS LARGER,
DESPITE WORLDS WAR
Rome Institute Forecasts In
crease Over 1914 Harvests.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Larger har-
vests of cereals than last year are fore
cast for the worlds principal produc-
ing countries by the international In
stitute of Agriculture at Rome, which
reported to-day to the Department of
Agriculture here.
Rye production in Spain, Ireland,
Italy, European Russia, Switzerland
and the United States this year aggre-
gates 1923, 100000 bushels, an increase
Of 1871 per cent over 1914.
Oats production in those countries
and England, Scotland and Tunis ag-
gregates 2,643 100000 bushels, an in
crease of PAL per cent.
Barley production in those nations
and Japan aggregates 967 100000 bush
els, an increase of 10 per cent.
Wheat production in the ten coun-
tries named AID India and the winter
wheats of Canada aggregate 2,5S3,0 OO,-
600 bushels, en- increase of 179 per
cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
BRIEF WALL STREET NEWS

The Southern Pacific Company made
an increase Of 81 $3.50 ,2S4 in gross Op
Grating revenues for July, total earn
ings for the month being Sl2,963.203.
Net income after taxes. which amount
cd 20 Si,592, 535, presented an increase
Of sl.3l0,O62 over July in 1914.
Directors Of the United Fruit Com
pany have elected Vice President $. G.
Schermerhorn 10 the Office OF executive
vice-prcsident Eugene W. Ong, who
has been member Of the board for
some years and also Of the executive
committee. has been elected with the
title Of vice president and general So
icitor Of the legal department.
The June report Of the Toledo, 81.
Louis a Western Railroad Company
gives gross operating income Of S4O3,-
Gao as against SS96,220 IN that month
last year. Net revenue after taxes de-
creased from Sl40,90l 10 S62,O3l.
According 20 private dispatch from
Montreal. the Crown Reserve Mining
Company has passed the quarterly divi-
dend The last quarterly dividend Of
3 per cent was paid on July is. making
total disbursements Of $ per cent for
1915. In 1914 dividends amounting 10
"a per cent were paid.
Operating revenues of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company for July. in
comparison with that a month ago. were
increased sl5i.6sl 10 $S,733,762 in
gross. Net income after operating
charges and taxes was Sl.02s,54i, or
sllC.il7E.Teater than IN 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
AMERICAN ISSUES
OFF TN LONDON
Baltic Naval Victory Cheers the
Market, but Little is Done
Elsewhere.

London. Aug. 23.-The result OF the
Baltic naval fight cheered sentiment on
the Stock Exchange. but did not affect
prices, as there is $50 little business
passing. Canadian Car and FOUNDRY
was weak feature. Consols closed
unchanged at So.
American securities were affected Dy
the weakness in Wall Street on Satur"
day and the Arabic situation. Prices
opened below parity and gradually,
eascd off. United States Steel and
Union Pacific were frequently sold.
The close was a shade over the lowest
Money was in good demand and dis
count rates were easy to-day. Cable
transfers on New York opened lower
and weakened TO 1853. Money
loaned at 3 to per cent.
Discount rates for short and three
months bills were 1916 to 40 per
cent.
Gold premium at Lisbon was 1900.
Paris, Aug. 23.-Prices were heavy
on the Bourse to-day. Three per cent
rentes closed unchanged at So francs
30 confines. Exchange on London. ~
francs 35 confines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
Internal Revenue Men Meet.

Representative John J. Fitzgerald
welcomed the delegates of the Internal
Revenue Association yesterday, when
the sixth annual convention was opene 1
in the Park Avenue Hotel. A special
reception followed for the IT'S mem
bers Of the association. The officers
are Richard Powers. of Chicago, presi-
dent; Earl F. Johnson. of Flint. Mich.
and J. William Schef-
fer. secretary. Mr.. Scheffer smoke in
favor of civil service control of the
revenue service. The delegates will
visit Coney Is pd this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
FEARS ALlAYED
No Corner Through Lost Stock
on Arabic.

Fears have been expressed that the
failure to deliver stock lost on the
Arabic might create q temporary coz
ner in some issues. 1t was known that
a large quantity of Canadian Car and
Foundry certificates were on board.
A dealer who has handled the stock
largely said yesterday that the insur-
ance companies would take care of any
trouble that might arise. There would
be, said he, merely a temporary en-
barrassment of the owners until dupli-
Gates were secured.
The National Surety Company an
nounced yesterday its willingness 10
issue bonds Of indemnity required by
corporations. before issuing duplicates
of the stocks and bonds lost on the
Arabic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24

ANDREW J. MCCORMACK. Auctioneer.
REGULAR AUCTION SALE or
STOCKS AND BONDS.
BY ADRIAN II. MULLER n son,
OFFICE. 80 81 WILLIAM ST.
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 25TH. 1915.
90 1880 o'clock. al the
EXCHANGE SALESROOM
NOS % AND &c NESEN STREET
FOR ACCOUNT OF EXECUTORS
500 shs Mines co. Of America. Old stock.
90 shs standard Coupler Co common.
3. 800 shs Cobalt Central Mines co.
10 shs Home Theatre 60.
90 shs NeNada-Utah Mines & SHELTERS
Corp
FOR ACCOUNT OF WHOM 1T MAY CON
Germ
10 shs Title Guarantee g. Trrst Co
% shs city of Sew York Insurance co.
20 shs international Signal CO.
shs Estates 81 Long Beach.
81 600 Estates Of Long Beach LIST Mtge
B. e. BIDS. 1917
90 Ehs HuCucnof Trust Co. New Rochelle
42IT50 shs Eiy-GirouN copper 60. Of Ne
Nadl. subject TO existing pool
agreements II any
26 shs FidclIfy-pheuIN Fire ms co.
81 shs TldcWater OIl co.
St4O United States p G.. Bonds. due
1915. Nov. 1898. coupon on.
I g shs Havana Tohacc. Go common
20 shs Havana Tobacco ca. pr.f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
I NLUs
Record
Ivahie. date.

To The NOtehOlders of he Maine Railroad:
The holders of notes due September
rms
AMOUNT THEREON UNTIL
AMOUNT DUE THERE
l. l. ATTACHED OF
NONCoNvERTE
so
THOUSAND DOLLARS
and of in
freight the rod
t
rOrg il a Leased Lines b ehc'dn
Of all
If the extension o security
be
favorable conditions SO""
of
Of
o. available allotment
will be made as a a a p
the aw be y
/, effective
MASSACHUSETTS, BEFORE FRIDAY
RESPEC
IN
THE
TO
EXCHANGE
By ard Directors
j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
ON THE CONSOLIDATED

On the break in prices early in IN.
day United States Steel on the Con.
soiidated Stock Exchange did not get
below 681z. American Cans low was
So, and other issues did not get 10
levels reached on the New York Stock
Exchange. Allis-Chalmers, however.
went as low as 30. At the lowest lev.
els a sharp recovery set in. and de-.
cided firmness developed in the after.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
INACTIVE YESTERDAY.
INDUSTRIALS.

RID Asked Bid Asked.
Ese Boat S,G D'llsS 10 shef T Carbide
. iHs5sfon rG on ia il do pref ~. 10 Il
Inter Rubber. u ~ Tri Film eifs; 8 6s
~ su Of IS so iwaylsnd o&G Ss
RAILROADS.
.wab pf (b). 2lh 22Hl
MINING.
Con Ariz SIN. 1; La Rose Con-. u y
tFiorence - Is a. .Tonopah Min. 81 So
Kerr Lake 3Ts Tuolumne Cop rs N
BONDS.
INN new IS 1874 II
enlisted tSells cents per share
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
Texas Company Report.

The annual report Of the Texas Com
pany for the year ended June 80, 1915.
shows gross earnings OF S26.39l .li5,
against S25.g24 .4O5 Of the year before.
Net was Ss,O24.692, compared with the
1914 figure Of S7752.459. Surplus was
ss.393.327. against SG.1S5.974 in 1914
This surplus represents q return Of p 3
per cent on the $50 10000 capital
stock, oompgyd with 2O.6 per cent the
year before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
nnnnrN.s cnNnINsEn WIN CnMPAN,

Preferred stock Dividend SO 90
A regular quarterly dividend of ~, has
been declared ON the Preferred stock Of
this Company payable september 18TH.
1915. 20 Stockholders ~ record september
1st. 1875 Books close September lst 1915,
al 90 4 n. and open September ION.
1918 al 1000 a 81 checks mailed.
y ~ SHOVE Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
MINING.
DAILY IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Daily imports and exports OF general
merchandise at the Port Of New York
were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
MONDAY. AUGUST %. 1915.

Total Monday, $4,000 against o-oo @ az cen 7oo
sVooo"
agans a Ycarn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
INACTIVE STOCKS.

The following table gives the closing
bid and asked prices for stocks which
are listed but which were not dealt in
on the Stock Exchange Monday:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
NEW YOPK CITY BONDS.

interchangeable registered or coupon. tCoupon
tRegistered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24

1928 900 Kenn Cop g. ii3 IA 40 $40
.I-nl,sted tsells cents per share. lex dividend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-24
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
BOSTON g. MAINE RAILROAD

Boston. Mass, August 10, 1915.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-05-06

most thickly populated rural sections
the maximum is no more than az or
miles. Thus, in France, there is an
average for the entire country Of It's
to square mile. In Italy, however,
this has fallen to SO, possibly on &C.
count of the mountainous character
Of much of the peninsula and of Sicily
and Sardinia.
In America the average is approx
mately 80 miles, which, in view of the
fact that much is sparsely settled,
seems unduly high. An explanation.
however, il to be found in the fact
that in many states the law provides
that each section line shall be a pub
lie road. Thus. for example. there are
in the state Of Iowa alone more than
100000 miles Of legal highways, mani.
testify a much larger mileage than is
required by traffic.
When the information in regard to
the existing roads which the depart.
ment Is now seeking is complete, It is
the intention to continue the inquiry
year after year in order to ascertain
the durability and economy Of the va
rious kinds Of highways. The data
thus collected should be useful to road
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-05-06
HOW MANY MILES OF
ROADS HAVE We GOT?
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAKES
ATTEMPT TO TAKE CENSUS
OF PASSAcE.WAYS.

Washington. d. c., May 6. - The
United States Department of Agricul-
ture is now gathering information
which, when complete, should not only
give the total mileage of public roads
in the United States and their cost,
but. should serve as basis for esti-
mating the relative value Of the diff
ferent kinds Of highways. Some $4,000
sets of inquiry blanks have already
been distributed through the state
highway commissions, and some OF
these are now beginning to come back
to the department, Each set consists
of four cards.
OF these the first asks for informa-
ton on the mileage of different
classes of roads in the county to which
it is sent. The mileage does not in
clude, of course, streets in cities and
towns. The roads are divided into
10 classes as follows. brick paved, con-
crete, Macadam with the addition of
some substance such as asphalt, oil,
or tar, plain macadam, gravel, shell,
other hard surfaced roads, sand and
clay mixture properly graded and
drained, ordinary earth roads properly
constructed, and, finally, unimproved
roads.
The second card asks for informa-
ton in regard to the tax rate for the
roads and the amount of work and
money expended on them.
The third blank is concerned with
the names Of local road officials, and
the fourth with facts in regard to the
bond issues and the Indebtedness Of
the counties for their road systems.
AS there are approximately 5000
counties in the United States, in many
of which the mileage has never even
been estimated, it is hardly probable
that this preliminary survey will be
exact. The department, however, will
be able to detect any excessively in.
accurate reports for the road mileage
per square mile Of territory does not
vary excessively. Except in desert or
undeveloped country less than half
a mile Of public road to every square
mile Of territory Is rare. while in the