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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27
MANY TYPES Of ROADS
ARE FOUND IN STATE
Soil Traffic and Topography Consider
ed in Building Maryland Highways.

In the section of the report of the
State Roads Commission dealing with
the types of roads in Maryland this
statement is made:
Perhaps no other state has q wider
diversifcation of road building condi-
lions than Maryland, this including
crossing the Allegheny Mountains in
Garrett and AlleganY counties; the
smaller ranges of the Blue Ridge east
of there; the broken and billy region of
Central Maryland, with its variety Of
soils; the sandy Eeastern Shore
counties, with no road building material,
and in cases with tldewater only few
inches below the surface; the broken
and irregular sand and clay country Of
Southern Maryland, with no stona,
many rivers and swamps, and scar
transportation facilities; the expenditure
of several million dollars in paving city
| streets in and around Baltimore, with
population of nearly three-quarters
of a million; the designing and construc-
ton of a number of large bridges, etc.
In carrying out this great under TAX
ing, close study has been given to
adapting the types of our roads, as far
as is consistent with a system of m odern
highways, to the resources of the state,
and to the physical characteristics, the
traffic requirements, and the wishes of
the people in the several parts of same
AS result. these vary from sand-cIay
roads in Southern Maryland to the
highest class of street improvements in
Baltimore city.
Generally speaking, the types Of
roads vary greatly, according to the
availability of material, the character
of soil, the intensity of traffic and tie
topography of the county.
In Western MARYLAND operations have
been largely confined to macadamizing
the old National, Frederick and other
turnpikes, the stone roadbeds being re-
surfaced with five or six inches of new
hard stone, thus making a highway
"hlOh ODtL4tdLSS very 4aFOIGDlg Will
our standard macadam. In 1912 con-
tractors would not bid on this class Of
work except on a percentage basis, but
a plan has since been devised, whereby
large mileage in that section has been
built by contract on a unit basis. Near
Green Ridge, in the mountains east of
Cumberland, where the cost of hauling
in stone suitable for macadam would
be excessive. seven miles have been
built of shale, which is found in
quantities in that vicinity. This makes
a smooth and comparatively inexpensive
road, similar to that through the
Delaware Water Gap, in Pennsylvania.
1t is not costly to maintain, and is soft
only in the wet spring months, when
it is little travelled. Through the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS muchlocal material
had to be used, as the long hauls over
the mountains made the importation of
other materials so excessive that the
cost of the roads would have been pro-
hibitive. Limestone was used where it
could be secured at a reasonable cost
and whsre it could not be thus had, local
sandstone, which had been exposed to
the weather, or hard variety that was
found at the foot of the mountains, was
utilized and bound together with a BIZ
luminous product.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27
cleanse the trunks and limbs of the

cleanse the trunks and limbs of the
forests.
Orchard or grove, honored by hum
mingbird, oriole, mockingbirds, cat
bird, wren, robin or bluebird. is assured
of long and happy life. even if Rus
sian mulberry must be included to toll
some away from the cherries.
Finally, to the finch or sparrow family
Including the snowbirds and gros-
beaks), most numerous of all, 40 species
strong, is set the task of consuming
weed seed. All are beneficial except
the English sparrow, an immigrant of
1852. A single.species, the tree spar
row, has been estimated to take 875
tons annually in Iowa. More of this
another day.
In behalf of this host of gifted friends
we are going to ask the next Legis-
lature to pass the Audubon model law
This was prepared originally by the
American Ornithologists' Union in 1886,
but reached its perfected form in
LOuisianaiin 1904. 1t is now on the
statute books of 80 States. Maryland
is the only State in North, East or South
now without 1t, the others being sparce-
ly settled Western States. Its Legis-
lature is the only one of this groupe
which meets in 1916. An enactment by
unanimous consent will prove that our
delay was an oversight, and that is
expected
NJ. LLEWELLYN RANEY,
Johns Hopkins University.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27
FLOODS SWEEP ILLINOIS.
Joliet and Other Towrs in Valley Of
Des PLANES lnund lted.

Joliet ana Otner OWES IN valley or
Des PLANES Inundated.
Chicago.-Rivers throughout north
ern Illinois, swollen by rain which
fell almost continuously for a night,
overfiowed their banks and inundat-
ed a score of cities and villages. No
loss OF life was reported, but the prop
erty damage was estimated at several
hundred thousand dollars.
The worst food since 1902 engulfed
Joliet. Water ran five feet deep in
the streets. Nearly a thousand per-
sons were driven from home.
Rockdale, a manufacturing town, re-
ported six feet of water on the level,
and business suspended.
The whole valley of the Dee PLANES
River was inundated.
The river rose six feet at Whining
ton, and much damage was done there
and throughout the adjoining coun-
try.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27
Coal! Coal!

l am prepared to furnish coal either
by the ton or by carloads at price that
will interest all consumers. All grades,
both eastern and western coal constant
ly on hand and immediate delivery
guaranteed. Can save you money on
your fuel supply this winter. Harry
Helbig, Oakland, Md. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27
TO ADMIT MRS. PANKAuRSr.

All Formalities Will Probably End
on Presidents Order.
WashingtOn.-Mrs Emmeline PanA-
hurst, the Suffragist leader, on parole
in New York, will be formally admit
ted to the United States.
Commissioner General Caminetti
said that unless it was shown that
something since Mrs. Pankhurst's ad-
mission two years ago was sufficient
to exclude her, he could not see any
reason to alter the immigration Bu-
reau's ruling admitting her then.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27

For SALE-One Sterling Thresher
16h. p. l. H. c. Gasoline Engine; l re-
built |. H. c. auto Truck. For prices
and terms. write or call upon R. M.
Holman, Friendsville, Md, Stiff.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-01-27
JOBS FOR GIRLS; NO GIRLS.
Baltimore Firm Is Offering Bonuses
for Operators.

Baltimore.-Scarcity of girl opera
tors has forced several Baltimore
manufacturers Of shirts and other
clothing to sublet 10 per cent or more
of contracts to Philadelphia firms.
Never, they say, in the history Of
the city has it been 30 difficult to get
girls for work in factories. Oompeti-
ton among firms to obtain girl opera
tors is keen, and each firm is trying
to Guido the others In inducements,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-11

less than is being paid in any Of the
large industries in the Chicago dis
tTict or other industrial centers. It
is more than 20 per cent below the
prevailing rate for unskilled labor.
mo serious effort was made by
the large Chicago newspapers to
make the facts at ArgO known The
Chicago Tribune printed an editorial
unfriendly to the strikers. But the
Chicago Herald did give publicity to
the facts by printing a letter from
Miss Grace Abbott, head of the I'm
migrants Protective league, in which
Miss Abbott set forth the facts as to
the low wages, long hours and reac-
tionaTy attitude of the New York Of
f1cers."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-11
WEST REPORT SHOWS HOW STANDARD OIL co.
RUNS A REGULAR SWEAT SHOP AT ARGO

NO4NO "A NENIOLEAN OV
How a Standard Oil subsidiary
runs a shop at the back door of Chi
cagO and pays its working people
way under a living wage is told by
George P. West in a report from
Washington headquarters of the
committee on industrial relations.
West looked over the ground per-
sonally during the strike of LOO la
borers of the Corn Products Co. at
Argo.
Although the common labor rate
in the Chicago district stands at 20
and % cents an hour in unorganized
shops, says the report, the Corn
Products Refining Co., now under
prosecution by the government as a
monopoly, paid its labOrers only 17115
cents an hour and worked them II
hours a day.
when the men struck for more
pay" it is stated, the manager on
orders from the New York Office
hired 200 guards, armed them with
rifles, and with the aid of deputy
sheriffs and police magistrates, ar
rested the strike leaders, took them
inside the plant, threw them into Jail
and then fined them large amounts,
later reduced when the mems spirit
had been broken and they had gone
back O,wOrk.
'The Corn Products Co. is. under
the presidency of Edward T. Bedford
of New York, and, according to
Who's Who in Finance he is a di-
rector of the Standard Oil Co. and
has an office at 26 Broadway.
"Sup't F. L. Jeffries admitted to
your investigator that labor condi-
lions are determined by the New
York officers and he could not have
granted an increase of wages had he
desired to do so. He also admitted
that the company, which maintains
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-11
QRCAL.REED

DR.. Reed startled the medical
world recently when he announced
the claim that epilepsy is a germ dis
ease, and that like the germ of lock-
jaw the germ Of epilepsy comes from
the ground. Further experiments
will be made,
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
SANITARY ENGINEER
TO clean UP TOWN
Newark Citizens at Public
Meeting Decide TO Em-
ploy U. S. Expert
WATER REPORTED IN
GOOD CONDITION

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Aug. 22.-with the
view Of learning any faults that NAV
exist in the sanitary conditions of
the town. citizens Of Newark at
town meeting held in the hose house
last night. suggested that a compe-
tent sanitary engineer be engaged
by Council to make a thorough in
vestigation. Mayor Joseph II. Hos
singer informed the meeting that ne
had been in communication WIN
United States Senator Willard Sauls-
bury. in Washington, who had
stated that he could send a sanitary
engineer with national reputation 10
Newark to make the investigation II
II was desired. It was the sense Of
the meeting that Council would be
justified in engaging such man. He
will be sent for at once and the
investigation may he started within
few days.
II proved one OF the most inter
esting public meetings ever held in
the town. Prof Harry Hayward
was chosen chairman. and Miss Eta
Wilson secretary. There we're a
number Of women present, who took
keen interest In the discussions.
The purpose OF the meeting, as eN-
pressed by the chairman, was TO dis
cuss sanitary conditions and also the
need of enlarging the water system
OF the town. In regard to the water
II ir understood that Council VIII
give this matter careful considera-
ton. and Il Is possible that another
a4FftNV
built in a short time.
In the discussion last night II was
agreed by most OF the speakers that
IN the future there should be no "sof'
pedalling" OF "pussy-footing," as any
defects can be remedied better by
publicity than any other way. About
100 persons attended the meeting
At the opening OF the meeting Her
bert X Watson, state bacteriologist
who has made number Of tests oi
the water and milk supply OF the
town. was called on for statement
as 10 the condition of the water sup
ply. He said he was not ready "a
make a statement at that time but was
preparing one which would be mad'
public soon.
Or. RAYMOND c. Reed. member Of
the town Board of Health and also
OF the Delaware College faculty, saiC
n was difficult to make a definite
statement at this time as to the watel
suppiy. Some days ago he explained
that tests taken OF water above III
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track
showed some contamination. but thi
was traced 70 surface drainage tina
had gotten into the pipes when IN
mains were being recaulked IN
tests Of the water mada during IN
last few DAYS showed no contamina
ton whatever Dr Reed reported tina
the standpipe was cleaned out las
week and was found 10 be In hne con
dition.
George grimm. a contractor stated
that he felt sure the people we're back
OF the Board OF Health and Council
and that the only criticism he had
heard was that there was possibly .
tendency on the part of the Board OF
Health to keep unpleasant things
quiet
There was a general discussion FOL
lowing Mr. Grifhns remarks which
brought out the opinion Of a number
Of the speakers that mo town was
ever cleaned up by the soft pedal.
The meeting was solidly for publicity
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

OF all matters pertaining to the health
of the town as a means of having de-
fects remedied. Two or three speak
ers suggested that vacant lots where
weeds are growing should be moved
and cleaned up. Some or the most
prominent citizens Of the town are
owners Of such lots and never make
any effort to have them cleaned up.
Former Senator David Z. Rose
spoke at length on the idea OF the
Board OF Health compelling every
property owner within the town and
abutting the sewer to connect with
the same. Every enc Of his proper
ties but one. he said, are connected,
and this would be connected soon.
He said the town recently spent $780,
600 for a modern sewer system and
If II was not used. il was money
thrown away. Failing TO connect
with the sewer he thought was one
of the reasons for sickness in the
town.
Mrs. c. o. Houghton urged that
everyone cooperate IN an effort to
make sanitary conditions ideal. ut
has been done in other towns by
everyone pulling together" she said,
land II can be done here"
II was Mrs. Houghton who sug-
gested the engaging Of an expert
sanitary engineer. There was a frank
discussion on the proposition with the
result that Council will employ such
man.
The prevalenceof typhoid fever was
what led to the calling Of the public
meeting For several years Newark
has been having more typhoid fever
than there should be in such a town
and the citizens have become alarmed
over the matter. While there have
been no epidemics, yet It was felt
something should be done to eliminate
the disease entirely and the action
last night Is considered to he a move
in the right direction. A portion OF
the milk supply which has now beer
stopped is thought to have been Q
source of much OF the fever.
II was reported last night that
there we're FIVE or six new typhoid
fever cases the last week or so and
about twenty cases the last few
months.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
DELAWARE GRANGE AFFAIRS.

At special meeting Of Delaware
Grange at Newport last night, ar
rangements we're completed for the
visit to Hockessin Grange on next
Monday evening. when the degree
team viii initiate a class. All mem
hers who expect to go are requested
TO meet at Delaware Grange Hall at
7 o'clock Automobiles have been
hired for the trip.
A committee also was appointed TO
arrange for an evening picnic 10 be
held at the home of Mrs. Harvey
Gregg on Thursday evening. Septem.
Der "a. The committee is composed of
Mrs. w H. Mccoy. Helen w. Gregg,
and +. G. Snyder.
The following delegates were ap
pointed to represent Delaware Grange
az the meeting of Pomona to be held
at Centrevllle. on August 81; r. G.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

engaged by buyers or tenants.
The new houses will occupy land
recently acquired by the company
near the plant. The decision 10 erect
houses was reached after attempts
had been made TO induce manufac-
turers here to undertake construction
OF buildings in sufficient numbers to
provide for the demand OF employees.
The Wilmington Steel Company is de-
clared to be the first company in this
Safe to undertake the construction OF
buildings in sufficient numbers to pro-
vide for the demand of employees. The
Wilmington Steel Company is de-
clared to be the first company in this
State to undertake the construction of
houses in such numbers for their en-
ployes.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
MANY new HOUSES
FOR SOUTH WILMINGTON

South Wilmington is to see great
activity in building. according to re-
ports in building circles, the project,
so far as known, being in the hands
OF the Wilmington Steel Company.
This will solve the building problem
in that section of the city. The COM
ing Of workmen for work with the
company has caused q serious con-
gestion Of living conditions. it is
stated. and practically every house of
any size and Of good repair has been
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING IS
IN THE EATING

What the sick want is to get WE'LL
rhsv do not care whether they are
cured by the most scientific physi-
clan or the most unlearned neighoor
they don't care how they are cured
IL only they get well.
For forty years women sunerins
from female ills have been taxing
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable COM
mound and have been getting well :
and because they have gotten we'll mat
great medicine continues to have a
sale equalled by that of few propri-
etary preparations.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
pEMOCRATs TO eET TOGETHER.

A special meeting of Democrats of
Maryland nativity will be held at
Democratic headquarters tomorrow
evening. The object is to get to-
gether and formulate plans and act
in conjunction with the other organ
izations in electing the national, state
and county ticket.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
FESTIVAL AT ELsMERE.

The Friendship Circle OF Elsmere
Presbyterian Church will hold a FEES.
tival on the church lawn on Thursday
evening. Ice cream, candy, cake and
novelties will be for sale. A large
crowd is anticipated.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

Snyder, f. II. Hoffecker and Mrs.
Sdna Craig.
Delaware Grange will be in session
as usual on SEPTEMBER 4, after which
the meetings viii be held weekly.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
IrMPs FROM RUNAWAY.
speclal 10 ME EVENING JOURN

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Aug. ga boy
named Bradley, living on Queen
street. this town, taking chances in
jumping from runaway team rather
than hold on to the horse, to escape
injury, fell heavily 70 the pavement
and suffered a cut face and internal
injuries. His condition Is not serious.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
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on : 4 Dos s WI CONVINCE

Gall Stones. Cancer and Ulcers Of the
Stomach and Intestines. Auto Intoxica-
tion. Yellow Jsundice. Appendicitis and
other fatal ailments result from Stom-
hch Trouble. Thousands OF Stomach
Sufferers owe their complete recovery
10 Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Unlike
any other for Stomach Ailments. For
sale by D. M. Eckerd. The Miller Drug
Store. N. B. Danforth and druggists
everywhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-20

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-20

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men who receive as much as so cents
FOR single cigar favor the square end
shape. Whv2
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
WHY HE ASKS A SHOW DOWN

The United States is having hard time trying 20
maintain strict neutrality Whatever move 1t has made
strictly in the interests of real neutrality has been looked
upon BY both sides being intended TO aid the oner
which is the best evidence that it IS about right because
naturally each side wants the better OF IT, 1t IS so win
the presidents note asking all parties TO the war to make
definite statement as what they fighting for and on
what terms they would be willing to make peace There
is no attempt to make either side TO terms no s
geston as to what those terms should be- no taking either
side but lust request that each side state what 1t wants
Yet this perfectly proper request proper because tne
limited States as well the rest OF the world IS interested
in having world at peace and conditions such tnat IL
cannot be forced into war; not In favor OF either sde pI
in defense of its own rights but which would necessarily
work to the injury of which party to the war sne
should take up arms againsthas caused bitter comment
y all parties t. the strife 1t would seem that eacn ana
iii of them are ashamed say what they are fghtng
aboutthat is if they really know On the face OF Things
they are fighting because crazy Serbian assasSnateo
an Austrian prince but everyone knows that IS not the
real reason for the war; that has caused the deaths
of two or three millions Of men, the flower OF Europe
should have something grave and important enough ne
hind it to make each Of the parties willing and anxious 70
let the world know Just what they are fighting TOR ii
there is not some principle involved then the war Is utter
~ inexcusabe and if there is those who are ghtng 1oF
If should not hesitate to state it. Germany so lar mas
stated she is fighting for the freedom OF the seas Wna
ever that is while England far as she has told Wnal
she il fighting for has only announced that sne Is 1gn
ING against Plssan Observation-Disclosures that Is 6OIl
statements are too indefinite for daily USE and that is why
the president of the United States in the interest or peace
and of the neutral nations is asking all parties 10 the
scrap for show down.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
MAY CHANGE CoUNTRYs POLICY

That the United States is becoming more and more
tied up with the old world shown by the fact staring the
country the face that its policies may bhanged owing
its connection with worldwide affairs as been the
policy Of the country make alliances with the powers
Of the old world yet the proposed peace guarantee viii
force 10 abandon this policy. II certainty that if
viii be only party but may have to show and lead
the way. Surely the world has had enough Of war and
the time is prOpitiOus for the that viii off
all danger Of another sudden cOnfagraon starting that
viii threaten civilization 1t viii do away with the main
tanning of vast armies and naveS those OF each nation
being regulated by agreement, and it will give the
stricken nations chance 10 that much more
quickly In the meanwhile it is well enough for this
try to lay the foundation for greater navy and larger
that they viii be needed if world peace can be
ranged but that this country viii be in better shape
help force this arrangement fit is accomplished well
and good for the big bateshps be dismanted and
the armies disbanded If it does not succeed then
in condition protect shores and frontiers all
times.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
MEDFoRD CHRISTMAS WHITE

Medford, Or, Dee. 26.-Medford and
the Rogue River Valley celebrated t
genuine white Christmas with snow
six inches deep on the floor Of the val
ley. while settlers in the hills were lit
orally snowbound. According 10 the
local weather bureau. all snow records
for. December have been broken, the
ground having been covered now for
two weeks.
For the first time in a decade wood
choppers near the Applegate have put
their sleds in commission and are pull
ing their loads through the snowdFi1Ts
in true New England fashion. More
Snow is predicted tonight and at sun
down there were intermittent snow
flurries which promised TO develop int
"a heavy fall before morning.
Medford held its annual municipal
Christmas tree Saturday night, attend
ed by several hundred children. the
tree being set up in the public library
park. There were the usual holiday
dances among members Of the ranch
eoloty and the young people home
from college.