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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-27
of Pennsylvania.

Section |. Be it enacted by the Sem
ate and House of Representatives of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in
General Assembly met, and it is hereby
That the Constitution OF the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania, in accordance
with the provisions of the eighteenth
article thereof
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-27

A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section
eight, article nine of the Constitution
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21

ana no one attempts 10 nelittle or deny the value of such reclamation projects in increasing the states re- sources 1t IS not so well known. however, that the yield on thousands of acres of land that is now being farmed could be greatly increased by adequate drainage. Almost every farm has some land that is too wet for the highest crop production. Too much water is as injurious to crops as not enough. Many farmers realize that parts of their farm do not pro- duce as much as would be expected. but they fail to recognize that the trouble may be due to poor drainage.
 How Drainage Benefits the Soil.
 Drainage enables the plant roots 10 penetrate into the soil The plant roots will not penetrate soil that is saturated with water, so if the sub soil is too wet all the plant food that IL contains Is unavailable. When crops are planted on poorly drained land the root systems are shallow. When a drought comes the surface dries out quickly and the crop suffers. In well-drained soil, on the other hand the roots go down deeper into the sub-soil which dries out more slowly and the crop is able to resist temporary drought.
 A well drained soil warns up quick. CT in the spring because the heat from the sun is not used up in evapo- rating surplus water Crops can therefore be planted sooner which is an important point in a region of summer droughts. Where land is well dralned it is possible to cultivate quickly after every rain thereby de. stroying weeds while they are young.
 The physical condition of soils is much improved by drainage. This IS due partly to the fact that the surface dries out rapidly thus promoting gran ulation and partly to the deep roofing and more abundant growth of plants.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
A NATIONAL CALAMITY.

T have believed in the regulation, not the prohibition of the liquor traf- tic," says Dr. Lyman Albeit, but the action of liqLo. deale.3 has made regulation impossible"
 The secretary of the Ohio Temper ance Union Ga liquor organization wrote to Doctor Abbott asking for a letter which could be used in the state prohibition campaign. Doubtless he is sorry he did it. The reply came as an open letter in the Outlook and is a severe arraignment of the saloon as pensities have. in the judgment of Doctor Abbott, been it's undoing. We quote:
 The American people are charac- teristically conservative and slow in coming to a conclusion. But they are coming to the conclusion, though slowly, that the American saloon is not only local nuisance but a na- tional calamity and are resolving to abolish it.
 The question is not Is beer a use full article of food?
 Tt is not. Is moderate drinking wrong?
 Tt is not, Does the Bible prohibit or permit moderate drinking?
 These questions the people would prefer to leave each individual free to determine for himself.
 But they are not willing to leave each individual to determine for him. self whether the laws enacted by the community shall be obeyed. That question the community will decide, and it will suffer any inconvenience. any deprivation. which may be neces- sary to secure such obedience. This is the meaning of the present prohibit tory movement
 But if the people are compelled to choose between an unregulated and lawless liquor traffic and the prohibi- tion of the liquor trafic, 1 do not doubt that they will choose prohibi- tion. If we cannot reform the saloons. we shall abolish them. And if we can find no other way to abolish them, we shall abolish the distillery, the brew cry, the winery and the importation of liquor from abroad"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21

Drainage induces better aeration be- cause as the water drains down into the sub-soil air is drawn down to take it's place The air thus drawn into the soil helps make plant food availa' ble, promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, assists in the formation of humus and destroys toxic substances or poisons that may exist there.
 Drainage With Open bitches.
 Open ditches provide the best means of drainage where large volumes of water are to be taken care of as in the reclamation of large swampy areas. They can also be used to ad- vantage when it is necessary to pro depression. Open ditches can be con structed more cheaply than under ground drainage systems, but are less permanent and must be frequently re- paired They are unsightly, occupy land that could otherwise be used for growing crops, and, as usually con structed, provide a place for weeds
 When 1t is necessary to use open ditches for financial and other req sons, they should be constructed with wide sloping banks gotten into sod so they can be moved for hay and to keep down the weeds A good form of open ditch is the dead furrow. This is adapted to land that is nearly flat The field is plowed in narrow beds with a deep dead furrow be- tween the higher intervening spaces.
 Tile Drainage.
 The drainage of farm land can be obtained most efficiently and perma. nently by means of tile laid under ground. Two kinds of tile are in use clay and concrete. Clay tile is used more extensively, being usually cheaper and more easny handled. Concrete tile is satisfactory, however, if it can be obtained as cheaply For making concrete tile a rich proportion of cement and good sand should pc used and they should be mixed as wet as is practicable. The proper depth for laying the tile varies with the tex ture of the soil and the distance the lines are apart. The depth usually varies from two to two and a half feet, being laid shallow in clay soils and deeper in sandy land.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
EDITORS NOTE.

The Extension Division of the Uni nttSity or Arkansas. in cooperation WIln the United States Department of Agriculture. will offer this year, through this paper. a free correspond ence course in Soils and Soil Fertil- ttyi consisting of eight lessons or ar tcles Those who wish to take ms ms course should write to the D,trector Of Extension Work, Univer- sity or Arkansas. Fayetteville. stating name, age, occupation, and stating that He tt lor she) proposes to carry the work @ oush Tor the eight lessons. A farm ers bulletin will be sent to supple iheht lesson No. 1, and later for each Iesson IT the question blank be return su Tor the preceding lesson. These blanks will be sent with each bulletin. lrecedlng lessons will be sent on re- tuest' The lessons on Soil and Soil Fer nIiy nnIity VIII consist of the following: CD 00TIlglhs and Functions of Soil. (2) How 6naas 66iants Feed and Grow, (3) Tillage, (D DDlalnage' t5) Organic Matter. (6) Crop otatloh' (O Barnyard Manure. (S) commercial Fertilizers.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
SOIL AND SOIL FERTILITY.
NO. q. Farm Drainaqe.

By De F. Hungerford, Assistant Az.
 ronomist University of Arkansas.
 The question of retaining the swampy lands of this state has been occupying the attention of lawmakers farmers and business men for many years. Several important drainage districts have been organized and pro- posed which, when completed, will change hundreds of square miles of land that is now unproductive into the most productive land in the South. These are we'll known facts
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
FARMERS FOR PROHIBITION.

The Farmers National congress, as sembled in Omaha for its thirty-ifth annual meeting, proclaimed the prohI. bttion principles of the farmers of the country in the following message to the Nebraska dry convention then in session at Lincoln:
 The Farmers National congress has for many years been on record as opposed to the legalizing of the Iiouor tranc. Our sympathies and efforts are with tho convention for a dry Ne braska and dry nation"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21

The News is authorized to anu Ross Buchanan, of Douphion' ''aounce ounce ship as a candidate for Assns.wn. town. Nevada county, subject to the tb'sor aae of of the Democratic party. "VoOn
 The News is authorized to anno,. l: J. (Bud) Ursery, of Boughton' ''tunce tone ship, as candidate for AssesstoOswh tOwh, Nevada county, subject to the h'sVs sot; or of the Democratic party. "''lon
 The News is authorized to anron. U. W. Erwin, of Albany township iuice a candidate for Assessor of t, as a county, subject to the action 'aua ot q, Democratic party. VI the
 The News is authorized to annoua. w. M. Grain, of Parker townshin hia,ee an candidate for Assessor of Nerssa as county, subject to the action 'aIa of qua Democratic party. ' '''e
 The News is authorized to .,non Enoch F. Hale, of Missouri ee townsh:s as a candidate for Tax Assessor A'p af Nevada county, subject to the actiou of the Democratic primary. ''" For Coroner.
 The News is authorized to announ.. Dr. w. W. Rice of Missouri townshin as candidate for coroner of Navadpp County, subject to the action of aSa tSa Democratic party. 'S
 The News is authorized to announ,. Dr. c. F. Nelms of Albany townsb;n as candidate for Coroner of Nevadp. County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. ''e For Justice of the Peace (Missou,
 Township.)
 The News IS authorized to announce J. A. Nelson as candidate for .Just,re of the Peace of Missouri townshin subject to the action of the Dema' cratic Primary, March 20, 1916. For Constable Missouri Township.
 The News is authorized to announce Fred (Ox) Murrah as a candidate ior Constable of Missouri Township. sub. iect to the action of the Democratic primary.
 For Road Overseer (Missouri Twp.)-
 The News is authorized to announce Jim Ward as candidate for Road Overseer of MBissouri Township, sub. ject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The News is authorized to announce J. E. Horne as candidate for Road Overseer of Missour: township, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The News is authorized to announce k. E.. Stricklin as a candidate for Road Overseer of Missouri Township subject to the action of the Demo cratic Primary.
 The News is authorized to announce A. G. Stuart as candidate for Road Overseer of Missouri Township subject to the action of the Demo. cratic Primary.
 For County Suryeyor:-
 The News is authorized to announce Tom Lavender as d candidate for Sur veyor of Nevada couty, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Beginning Monday February 7th, 1916, will meet the property owners of Nevada County at the various places below noted for the purpose of collecting taxes for the year 1915. All tax payers are requested to bring their last tax receipt;
 Fincher's Store Parker, Monday, February 21, A. NJ.
 Whites Chapel, Parker. Monday, February 21, P. NJ.
 Nichols School House, Alabama, Tuesday, February %, A. M. Falcon, Alabama, Tuesday, Febru- ary 22, P. NJ.
 Falcon, Alabama, Wednesday, Feb ruary 23.
 Fuller's Store. Parker, Thursday February "A, A. M.
 Bodcaw, Parker, Thursday, feDru- ary 24, P. M.
 Bodcaw, Parker, Friday, February 25, A. M.
 Sutton, Albany, Saturday, February 26.
 Laneburg, Albany, Monday, Feofu' ary 28.
 Emmet, Emmet, Tuesday February 29.
 Boughton, Boughton, Wednesda' March 1. Prescott, Missouri Thursday, Maf'' ? to Saturday, April 70.
 After April 10th the books VIII pu', itively be closed. All tax payers sm do not pay their taxes on or oe,us the above date will te compeleu pay the penalty as prescribed oy ''''
 Sam E. Mum,
 Sheriff and Collector
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Chancery Judge:

For Chancery Judge:
 The News is authorized to announce M. E. Sanderson, of Texarkana, as a candidate for Chancery Judge, of the 9th Chancery District of Arkansas, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
For County Surveyor

The News is authorized to announce Tom Lavender as a candidate for Sur veyor of Nevada couty, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21
For Tax Assessor

The News is authorized to announce Henry B. Allmand, of Albany town ship, as candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic primary.
 The News is authorized to announce Dob Meador as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
 The News is authorized to announce A.. A. ~ 7.) Woodul of Albany town ship as andidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-21

Conducted by the National Woman's
 Christian Temperance Union)
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

Harry Gore. the well known oil
contractor is spending some time IN
Arkansas His partner George itIne-
hart, is looking after local work
The Rev. T. NJ McCarty has been
spending the week in Spencer ana
other parts Of Roane county where
he owns valuable farm.
Mrs. Robert Morris and children
of Harrisyllle, are spending few
weeks with her parents at Charles
ton.
Harry L. Lambert and Editor G. r.
Fought have returned from pleas
ant visit at Buckeye lake, o.. having
made the trip in their autos.
Mrs. ]. l.. Wedekamm, OF Salem
is a guest OF relatives here.
Mrs. W. K. Brisban and sons are
guests Of relatives at New Matamor-
Paul Lawrence, of Bowling Green,
o.. has been guest of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Larence, at
Misses Olga and Pearl Hildreth,
of Harrisville, are visiting their aunt
Mrs Adolphus Hedges, at Clarksburs.
Miss Kate Cunningham, who is
employed at Clarksbnrg, spent seH-
eral days at her home here iaSt
week,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

Assistance should be given in the
building or roads TO bring into pro-
tanned in the last annual report is re-
gions. Therefore the suggestion con-
tanned nthe last annual report is re-
peated, that upon showing Of public
necessity appropriations be made for
specific roads and similar improve
ments, to be charged against the
states future share Of receipts from
the forests. Such action would pro
mote the local development of agri-
cultural and other resources.
ITO secure the maximum use OF
the lands still remaining In federal
ownership further legislation is
needed. There must be a construct
I've program which will promote de-
yelopmcnt and safeguard public in
terests. The aim should be to make
these properties more useful, avail
able to greater numbers, and effect
lively instrumental in building up in
dustries."
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Richie COUNTY
MAY BUILD ITS
own HIGHWAYS
Big Paving Contract is Unlikely
to Go to Any Firm Out
side Of County.

ELLENBORO, July 15-The coun-
ty commissioners met recently IN
conjunction with the advisory com
mittee to consider bids for the paved
roads to be built in Clay district, for
which $4,000 worth of bonds were
recently issued. The contract was
awarded conditionally to Winston
and Company, Of New York and
Richmond. For a nine foot road 1t
is estimated the cost will be between
sixteen and seventeen thousand dol
lars per mile, and to this must be
added the cost Of an engineer, which
will be paid by the district. Under
the contract the advisory committee
made, the engineer will receive be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 At fig
ures submitted the total cost will be
$238,326 for twenty-one miles of
road, to which must be added the
cost of the engineer which will be
four per cent Of the cost of the road.
The road will consist of a concrete
cap laid on dirt. On the outside the
cap will be six inches thick and will
Increase towards the center 100 Of
an inch per foot. The concrete cap
independent of any other costs, will
be approximately eighteen and one
half cents per square foot. The con
crete alone, after the grading is
done. will cost about $4,000 per mile
for a nine foot road, and nearly $14,-
600 for a fourteen foot road The
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Let Contracts.

The county court let the follow
ing contracts for bridges at its re-
cent session: Bond creek bridge at
Lacy farm, forty foot span, to Wetzel
Engineering Company, $1,24O; Slab
creek bridge, forty foot span, to
same company for $1,333; Devil
Hole creek bridge. forty-fve foot
span, Luten Bridge Company, for
$1,N74; Bone creek bridge. twenty
five foot span. Concrete Bridge Com
pany, for $1,000; Indian creek bridge
sixty-fve foot span, to Z. P. Cokeley
for $3,196.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

onoratiop with the states to fifty per
cent of the estimated cost OF con
struction' Federal ana may Dc e e.,
tened to the construction Oh ""y ="
raj port road, excluding al stI ',,nt, o u,
roads In towns having " PopuI" ,a.,n
of $500 or more except inc t',l, 'iV ,h''
of such streets OF roaus OH WIZ, WIZ ., 'n
houses are on an aVer1se' lno'e ''''"
zoo feet apart
Five million dollars is made avail
able for expenditure during the iiscai
year ending June 80, 1871 anu
thereafter the Appropriation Is IN
creased at the rate OF hVe mlll'on iS'
making at total OF SeVenly-l!vJ . ,,,,
lions In addition an "ppropLin'.o,
OF one million dollars a year LOT ORE, ten
years total OF ten mI.ilon uoI,", % D.
Is MADE aVaiIaoIe ioI snc T., u aI,, s'O o.
ment oil roauS ana t tI, 1919
partly "l'hlh tne nIt'o .I ~ Ill IL ana
Inc cl"SS ol Io"aS " ~ ~ 30 - he
lhe l'GIhou Vi con ,Sa W. ~, No sncrn
III u"L'y "sieIt upom IA NO etato
"a, 30, 81 " 5ano,t ,uo,,ts "N
"'5 ""' N'r'' ''''
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
A Dangerous Practice.

The habit of the boys about town
making rendezvous of the forks
Of the pike on the north side of town
waiting to ride passing automobiles.
should be broken up by the town au-
thorities before some one is seriously
hurt, as to board fast moving cars
and ride on the running board is
surely counting danger and it will
sooner or later result in some seri-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Room for Woods Grows.

The boom for Judge Homer B.
Woods. the present efficient judge Of
the Third judicial circuit for a seat
on the supreme bench of the state
continues to grow, and It is likely he
will be selected to succeed Judge
John w. Mason, who is filling out the
unexpired term Of Judge Ira E. Rob
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

ture, and upon approval by the secre-
tary all necessary surveys, plans,
specifications and estimates must be
furnished. The roads projected must
be of substantial character and
items covering engineering, inspcc-
ton and unforeseen contingencies are
not to exceed ten per cent Of the total
estimated cost of the work
Upon completion Of the work as APP
proved by the secretary, the amount
set aside for the project is to be
paid to the proper state official. The
secretary OF agriculture is given au-
thorlty in his discretion to make par
tial payments as the work progresses
but not in excess Of the federal gov
ernmcnt's pro rata share OF the labor
and material which have been actually
put into construction work, nor in eX-
cess of $4,000 per mile, exclusive Of
the cost Of bridges of more than TWEEN
ty feet clear span All construction
work is subject to the inspection and
approval Of the secretary of agricul-
ture
Charged With Maintenance.
The various states securing aid I'M
der the provisions of the act are charg-
ed with the making of needed repairs
and the preservation Of reasonably
smooth surface, considering the type
Of the road. but are not obliged TO
make extraordinary repairs or under
take reconstruction IT, after due no.
tice, the state fails TO maintain fed
orally aided road properly, the secre-
tary is required to refuse further aid
until the road has been properly re-
paired at state expense.
The sum Of $4,000, 600 is made avail
able in yearly appropriations Of $1,000
900 for the cooperative construction
and maintenance of roads and trails
within or partly within the national
forests by the United States. states,
territories or counties in which the
forests lie, Expenditures for this pur-
pose are not 10 exceed ten per cent
OF the value OF the timber and forage
resources available for income upon
the national forests whore the roads
or trails are constructed. Beginning
with the next fiscal year after an
agreement is made between the secre-
torv of agriculture and a state, terri
tCry or county for the co-opcrative
conetrnctfon of such roads ten per
cent OF all revenues from such forest
are to he applied toward reimbursing
t %,o 1- " ctotoe government for funds
sne I'D ,,dod ~ 900, rood work mil mo whole
eHp .,. 1 )" u"m sbon have hoan re-
alnoui,' "U any " '''''' "
luF P, pri,d;rc IN thc Forests
ny MS'" i'm, ", sn,,ab+ tLrongh fedor-
ne ~, oD ,loo5, ~ ~ rot;onel forests
III "'I =" o u"GS IN nv mo eacrntarv
are tLuS -, v .,,nn IN vie orDraI ronort
OF asalcu'tu'r ,. ~ ,''5 no ro ,n 9
Tor ~ 10 III WIN Nv $500, nnaI
Legislation as "p'' "' '''''' ~ VI a.
posi- roauS' ,..,,, ..o,1or,
me real ag'i ,,'I ta a. ~ !. 10 70
within ana near lne io' eS,S Is ~
make possible the suGceSSi .i I oCcg-
pancy ana deEelopi t. u e .,,a5 I"''t 70
that ALREADY nave peen oPeI'o 7rh ~ y
entry or actualIy p"'eciI , a tme
mere private ownership OF Ianu uogS
not insure successful use OF II. IN
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Mrs, Wilson Dead.

Mrs. Francis Wilson, a highly re-
spected resident of the Lost run sec
ton, who suffered a stroke of paral-
ysis few days ago. died Wednesday
evening and was buried yesterday
at the Victory cemetery a large
family of grown children and her
husband survive.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
TO SPEND S85,OOO.OOO
ON COUNTRY ROADS

federal aid road bill which became
a law on July II, 1916, OF this sum,
SIS, 100000 is to be expended for
the construction of rural post roads
under cooperative arrangements
with the highway departments Of the
various states. and }1O,000OOO is to
be expended for roads and trails with
in or partly within the national for
ests. The act limits the federal gov
ernment's share in road work in CO.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

]. S. Healey, of Pittsburg, has
been in Ritchie county during the
last week arranging to handle al!
kinds of produce and paying top
prices. He has arranged with A. j..
Jackson, of Washburn, to represent
him in this district.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
netnln to Huntsville.

Mrs. Maude Wass and children
heye returned to HarrisviIle from
Moundsville. where Mrs. Wass had
been in charge Of the Mound CITY
hotel. She will resume charge OF l.
n. Cokeley's Harrisylle meat mar
ket.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
DemoIiShcs Auto.

Mr. Sharpnack, employed by the
gas company at the pump station
west of town ran his automobile over
the hill Wednesday afternoon, and it
is said, completely demolished the
machine.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Gus accident,


Today there is being held in Far,
view. at the Methodist Episcopal
church, an annual rally day meeting
The Rev. L. B. Bowers, superintenG,
ent Of the Parkersburg district, Will
preach tomorrow.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16

inson, who resigned to make the race
for the gubernatorial nomination. 1t
is understood that Judge William n.
Miller, Of Parkersburg, will be a can
didate for reelection.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-07-16
Rccd Trcn1s Himsc.f.

Harland b. Reed, the popular
drummer, has treated himself to a
new Ford run-about, which he uses
on his trips. His son, Ross, is using
his touring car far livery purposes.