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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-04
DRUNK. FIRST TINE
IN FIVE YEARS! FREED

AKRON.-"First time in five
years, judge" explained Edward
Smith, So. well, don't get drunk
for another five years." said the
judge, and turned Smith loose.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-04
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE

Purpose of Determining Whether
or Not the Lands Hereinafter De-
scrized Shall BE Organized Into
The Presto Bench Irrigation Dis
triCt.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
TALKS ON PROBLEMS
OF RECONSTRUCTION

DR.. John Wesley Hill, chancellor Of
Lincoln Memorial University, addressed
the Wilmington Rotary Club on the
"Problems and Perils OF Reconstruc-
tlon" in the duBarry room, Hotel du-
Pont, this afternoon. Toward the close
Of his eloquent address, in which he
emphasized the paramount value Of
service, no paid glowing tribute to
General T. Coleman dupont. Pierre s.
dupont and other public-splrIted Della
wareans, who have done and are doing
such great and far-reaching work in
road building, education and other lines
OF beneficial activity.
George u. Spackman, president Of
the Rotary Club. was kept away by
Illness. He Is confined 10 his home by
influenza, which borders upon pneu-
monia In his absence, William E. HOl-
land, presided. . G.. d. Garretson had
charge OF the entertainment features
and introduced DR.. Hill
Announcement was made that the
Chester Rotary Club had cancelled the
sports contests which were to have
been held with Wilmington Rotarlans,
In the house Of the Wilmington Whist
Club this evening. The bad weather
was the excuse given for the cancella-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
Her Boy Had Always
Been Weak and Puny
Now he eats everything in sight
and romps with playmates.

MY four-year-old boy had been weak
and puny since birth, and had eonstipa-
tion and indigestion. Nothing did him any
good until we tried Milks Emulsion. Since
using II, he can't get enough 70 eat and has
outgrOwn his childhood trouble. He plays
out with the children now, and he was
never able 70 do that before. "-Wm. Heart
424 Bundy Ave. New Castle. Ind.
Weak, ailing children usually start eat
ing and getting stronger from the very
FIRST bottle Of Milks Emulsion. Most chill
dren like 10 take Il, because II really tastes
good trial costs nothing.
Milks Emulsion cleanses the stomach and
bowels of ali Impurities. restoring healthy,
natural bowel action and doing away with
all need Of pills and physics. Il corrects
the digestive organs and improves the ap-
petite. Thus II helps nature TO build up
the blood and tissue and TO strengthen the
throat stomach and bowels. As a builder
Of flesh and strength. Milks Emulsion IS
strongly recommended to those whom sick
ness has weakened, and is a powerful aid IN
resisting and repairing the effects OF vast
ing diseases. Chronic stomach trouble and
constipation are promptly Enthusiastically
in one day. II produces remarkable re
suits in colds. coughs and bronchial asthma.
This is the only solid emulsion made, and
so palatable that It is eaten with a spoon
like ice cream.
No matter how severe your care. you
are urged 70 try Milks Emulsion under
this guarantee-Take six bottles home
with you, use It according to directions
and II not satisfied with the results, your
money will be promptly refunded. Price
6Oc and S12O per bottle. The Milks Emul-
sion Co, Terre Haute, Ind. Sold by drug
gists everywhere
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
BANQUET FOR
CHURCH||LEADERS
Big Bethel Will Welcome
Bishops and Other Dele
gates Next Wednesday
MAYOR WILL
BE ONE SPEAKER

A public reception will be given by
Big Bethel A. NJ. E. Church on next
Wednesday night TO the First Episcopal
District Delegates Ia the General Con-
ference Of 1920. Mayor Taylor will ex-
tend a welcome from Wilmington to
the delegates. DR.. ]. u King, president
Of Tho lntordenominatlonal Ministerial
Union viii extend greetings from the
ministers OF The city. and Asbury Sler-
ling viii speak as a representative OF
Big Bethel Church.
The members OF the delegation are
leaders OF African MethOdism from all
parts OF the east. each one represent
ing 5000 members OF respective confer
ences. Among the delegates are four
candidates for bishop, three general
conference officials. q member Of the
City Council OF Newport. r. l., profess
slonal and business men.
The delegates are the following.
Or NJ w. Thornton. Boston; Dr.. NJ. r.
Sydes. Providence; Rev ]. s. Jacobs.
Greenwich. Conn. w. w. Allen. Boston; I;
d. b. Allen. Newport, X. l.; Dr.. c. y.
Cole. Brooklyn; Rev. Walter Mason,
New York: Rev Charles 6. Wilson,
A. Q Norton. Brooklyn; J. L.
New York; Dr. II. X. Spear
man, Newark. ~ j.; Or. r. b. Smith,
Orange, n. j.; DR.. D. j.. Brown, Atlantic
city; Dr H. p. Anderson. Atlantic City;
DR. s. p. Hood. Trenton, Rev. C. /. Flip
per, Trenton; G. n. White. Orange, n.
and j. c. Richardson. Trenton; DR..
Elijah Byrd, DR.. r ]. Williams, DR.. w.
b Williams, DR.. w. J. Oliver, Dr.. /. II.
anggold DR.. J. c Beckett. all Of Phlla-
ielphia; Rev W. 6. Drummond, Morton,
Pa Charles Bostlc and d. A. Hart, OF
DR.. II. Y. Arnett. Of Big
R. r. Wright, r. c. Ransom and
bean g. +. Woodson.
A banquet, with admission by ticket
will follow the public reception. The
event will be one Of the most import
mt affairs OF the winter among the
Negro churches. The local committee
'or the reception and banquet are Edgar
Startling Howard NJ. Naudain, Joseph
,fessick, Peter Meade, Thomas J. Perry,
L. Hubert, J. Henry Robinson, Asbury
sterling, +. d. Murray; Elizabeth Car
ey. Emma Messick, Clara Fordand Har-
-iei Gordon, the Rev. Henry \. Arnett,
pastor.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
WOMEN
TO GIVE LECTURE

Mrs John Wilson war correSpon-
dent and one OF the six women chosen
from all parts Of the world 10 be
present at the opening session Of the
Peace Conference, viii speak at the
New Century Club, february II, at
s.i5 o'clock Mrs Wilson will lecture
on "A Woman at the Peace Conference" i"
she will be presented by the Business
and Professional WomeQ's Club.
There are few women who know so
much Of international affairs as This
war correspondent. For eight months
she had daily interviews with the
members OF the Peace Mission. Henry
White, Secretary Lansing. General Bliss
and Colonel House, three interviews
WITH the President and frequent ones
with representatives Of the other nl-
tons assembled in Paris, besides be-
ing present at all The sessions Of the
open TO the press, including
ihe signing Of the treaty at Versailles.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
CUT THIS OUT
OLD ENGLISH RECIPE FOR CA
TARRH, CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
AND HEAD NOISES.

II you know Of some one who Is troubled
with Catarrhal Deafness, head noises or
ordinary catarrh, cut out this formula and
the means Of saving some poor sufferer
perhaps from total deafness. In England
scientists for a long time past have reeog-
nized that catarrh is a constitutional dis
ease and necessarily requires constitutional
treatment.
Sprays inhalers and nose douches are
liable 20 irritate the delicate air passages
aud force the disease into the middle ear
which frequently means total deafness, or
else the disease may be driven down the
air passages towards the lungs. which is
equally as dangerous. The following formula
which Is used extensively In the damp
English climate, is a constitutional treat
ment ana should prove especially efhcacious
10 sufferers here who live under more Ia
vorable climate conditions.
Parmint double strength). Take this
home and add to Il a pint OF hot water
and little granulated sugar; stir until
dissolved Take one tablespoonful four
times a day. This viii often bring quick
relief from distressing head noises. Clogged
nostriIs should open. breathing become
easy and hearing improve as the iniamma-
fion i'm the eustachan tubes is reduced.
Parmiut used in this way acts directly
upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system and has tonic ac-
fion that helps 10 obtain the desired re-
suits The preparation Is easy 20 make,
costs little and is pleasant TO take. Every
person who has catarrh or head noises or
is hard OF hearing should give this treat
ment trial.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
WEST CHURCH CHOIR
MEMBERS AT DINNER

Members Of West Presbyterian Church
choir were entertained at dinner In the
Charles Restaurant one evening recent
/ ly by NJ. d. Crossan and II. W. Frazier.
A flash-light picture was taken at the
end Of the banquet.
NJ. d. Crossan presided and intro
duced the speakers. Mr.. Crossan spoke
on the topic. "Our Present Choir" say
ing he considered It 10 be the best choir
In the city Of Wilmington.
Theodore Triggs gave a talk on "Our
Choir Of the Past" lie recalled many
memories Of past singers and con-
certs
II. w Frazier addressed those present
on The topic, "Our Future Choir" He
depicted the ideal church choir and
prophesied a rosy future for West
choir.
j. r. Van Horn, in "The Social Side
OF the Choir" gave an apt impromptu
poem. William Russell reca led the days
when an automobile garage stood on
The site Of the Charles Restaurant.
J. C. Allen paid a glowing tribute TO
the devotion and efficiency Of The
Ladies OF the Choir"
Miss Marguerite Miliken returned
the compliment in q neat little toast
10 THE Men OF the Choir"
James AIoflltt spoke in general on
the choir and its work.
Mrs. II. w. Frazier, in common with
an the previous speakers Of the even
Withdrawal of Mrs NJ. b. Lewis from
the choir. They wished the soloist a
successful and happy future.
j. r, Clymer, director OF West Choir,
concluded the evenings speaking, He
added his regrets that Mrs Lewis was
leaving the choir. He spoke OF the
pleasure OF The evening. and regretted
the absence Of several members unable
60 attend.
Music closed the banquet. There was
vocal solo by Mrs. Lewis, a violin
solo by Ralph Salter. and singing by
all present.
Those who attended the enjoyable
banquet were the following:
VI. ID. Crossan, Miss Naomi Brown.
Miss Marguerite Arlllken, Miss Callle
Stuarts Miss Alice Lank, Miss Margue-
rite Clymer, Miss Mildred MurdOck,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Frazier, Mrs. Al
fred White, Mr. ant Mrs. Ralph sal
Ter, Mrs. Otis Sterreit, Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. Russell, Mrs. Lorena Ward Theo-
doro Triggs, Mr.. and Mrs. }. II. Van
Horn, Mr.. and Mrs J. T. Clymer. Mrs
Fred Ross, Edward Hobbs, Miss Blanche
Smiley, Miss Helen Smiley, William
Mllliken, Herbert Kirk, Mrs. NJ. b..
Lewis, Miss Viola Moflu, James Monltt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas f. Wharton, Mrs.
IS Harrington Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles j. Allen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
HARRISON Street
CHURCH GROWS
West Side Methodlsts Invite
Pastor to Return TO
Church Next Year
RAISES 10000
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The fourth quarterly conference Of
Harrison Street NJ. r. Church was held
on Tuesday evening. Reports showed
tho church to be IN excellent financial
condition, spiritually and financially.
During the past quarter 80 persons
Joined the church on probation and
eight by letter. The Sunday school
held its regular sessions every Sunday
during the year. with an average ai~
tendance OF pa FOR tho ~ Sundays.
The Rev. w. r. HabhaFt was unanl-
mously invited 10 return FOR another
year
The following trustees were re-elect-
ed: w. 3. Lenderman, president T;
Hubert A. Roop. treasurer: Albert ~.
Clayton, secretary; Richard C. McNlullin,
Joseph G. owens Or. d. n. Neasey. Or.
c. w. Hughes, A. p. short w. J. r. Hill.
The following stewards were re-
elected: /. Elmer Perry, district
steward r. Clifton sutton, Charles w.
Leak. John Il. ponsell, Charles H.
Blaine, Baldwin Hygate, George f..
Sampson, II. B. Hygate, John T. Pierce
A'ilmer c. Highneld, George B Cros.
san, G. France Anderson. Emlen b.
Lloyd, Vincent C. Frederick, George +.
Groves, Arthur G. Bradway, Charles :.
Lednum. r. j. HUT, Charles l.. Morgan,
William T. Houpt, Harry X. Hyland
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Sunday school George b. Crossan,
Mrs. B. r. Veasey. Mrs Jessie WINS
Tracts-The Epworth League.
Temperance-Dr. C. W. Hughes, r.
Clifton sutton, Mrs. 6. W. Burnile.
Church Records-V. C. Frederick,
Charles II. Blaine, a. G. Bradway
Auditing Committee-C. s. Lednum,
r. !. HUT, James c. Conoway.
Church Music-W. B. Lenderman. DR..
G. w. Hughes. A. p. Short, W. c. High
field, Mrs G.. +. Anderson.
ParsOnage-The Women Workers
Elmer Perry, George w.
Crossan.
Last Sunday a special Offering Of
81 600 was asked 10 meet expenses Of
recent improvements and other items.
the unfavorable wealth
or nearly $1,000 In cash and 30 day sub
scriptlOns were raised.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
AMERICAN FIBRE
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the American Vulcanized
Fibre Company, on Tuesday, C. w. Sut-
ton, C. C. Bell, T. C. Taylor, George b.
Miller, w. J. Robinson, II. c. Hackett,
w. w. Laird. George r. Hoffeeker and
j. ]. Satterthwaite were elected direc-
tors. The directors elected C. w. Sut-
ton, president; C. c. Bell, first vice
PRESIDENT; II. C. Taylor. second vice
president: George B. Miller, secretary
and treasurer; w. J. Robinson. general
superintendent, and II. C. Hackett, sales
manager.
President Sutton said today the com
pany had a most prosperous year finan-
cially and that the general outlook for
The coming year was very promising.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
SMALL PROPERTIES
BRING FAIR PRICES

Fair prices wero brought at a sale Of
number OF small properties in the
Court House this morning by J. ].
Pierce and Son, real estate agents. The
following properties were sold;
No S3i West Sixth street, to Mrs.
James Noon, si,275.
No. i36 East Ninth street, 70 Frank
G.. Bartram, s2i0O.
No. 935 Chestnut street, TO Mr.. Bart
ram, 1880.
No. 9il West Sixth street, TO John p.
Reardon, $3.50.
No. 9i2 West Sixth street, to J. A.
Donahue. $3.50
No. S3i West Sixth street, TO Andrew
p. Mahoney, 1900
No COS West Third street, TO Charles
W GoOding, $3.50.
No. PIP Monroe street, TO Mr.. Bart
ram. si.l00.
Nos. SOs and $40 Bennett street, 10
Mr.. Bartrom, $500 each.
No. 235 Poplar street, 10 Mr.. Bart
ram, $1,000.
No s3i Windsor street, TO Jay Eph-
rain, 81 $40.
No 22s Monroe street. TO Nathan Bar
sky, sl,750.
No 226 Monroe street. to Mrs. James
Noon, 81 500.
Nos. i0OiO6 Justison street, 10 Sam
uel Frankford 5000.
Nos. i0i5 and II East Thirteenth
street, TO John eraser, SIPS.
The properties, Nos. 1924, If, ii3 and
ii5 South Jackson street. were bought
in by the agents for 5000.
Sale Of the properties, Nos. S02, sii
and s07 Conrad street, were with
drawn
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
MANY INJURED
BY FALLS ON ICE

Loose snow over glare ice caused
such a ireacherous footing on side
walks and streets this morning that
many pedestrians fell and were injured
The police ambulance was kept busy
all tho morning. carrying such eases
10 their homes or to hospitals.
AZ Delaware Hospital a number Of
slcn patients were found 20 be so in
iured that they were admitted TO the
hospital for treatment. The hospital re-
fused 10 make public their names.
The Homeopathic Hospital said no
cases Of persons injured from falling
had been received there.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
WILSON HASN'T PROTESTED
CREYiS VIEWS ON TREATY

TO Britain. il was reported elsewhere
the administration felt ordinary cour-
tesy between governments shrould have
insured the President being consulted
blore such a letter was made public.
Secretary Lansing today denied that
Wilson, through Secretary Tumulty or
DR.. Grayson had asked him to protest
TO Britain against the Grey letter, and
said he had heard nothing Of the
Presidents feelings about the letter
Later DR.. Grayson denied that he had
been sent by Wilson to ask Lansing
TO protest TO Britain.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
ARTHURS' SKETCHES
DESTROYED BY FIRE

It was learned this afternoon that the
preliminary sketches made by Stanley
W. Arthurs, OF this city. for the paint
ing ordered by the State, depicting
D Caware's pert in the war, were de-
stroyed IN the fire which destroyed he
Vanderbilt Art Gallery in New York
recently.
The sketches represented two months
work on the part of Mr. Arthus, who
was commissioned by the last State
Legislature TO go abroad Bnd get ma
terial for the subject The SIX tctIn
showed Delaware men advancing
through barbed wire entanglements
and a barrage fire across No Mans
Land.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
Social and Personal
NOieS

Mr.. and Mrs F. G. Tallman, sr..
expect 10 leave February 10 for a visit
TO California.
Miss Jane Richards has been 40 home
from Bryn Mawr for several days with
three guests. Miss FRANCES Knox. Miss
Virginia Corse Miss Elizabeth Dono-
hoe,
Mr.. and Mrs W. ?. poet. Of st. Paul.
MINI. and Mrs. Peet's sister Miss Flea
nor Scotten. are guests OF Mr. and Mrs
Philip 7. Carpenter. Mr.. and Mrs peet
and Miss scotten are enroute 20 Fiorida
20 spend several weeks
Miss Elinor Thompson Will attend tn
dinner 20 be given by Mrs. Norton
Downs this evening for Miss Elizabeth
G. Welsh. dcbutainie daughter Of Mrs
r. Henry Dixon, in Philadelphia.
Miss Jane Ramsay Is in New York
City where she will be a guest OF her
uncle, Joseph Dana Allen, through
February.
Mrs. Felix dupont and Mrs Philip
D. Laird viii remain at Atlantic City
throughout the week.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
YOUNG TURKS TO
START HOLY WAR

LONDON. Feb. 3 United Pressl-An
Exchange telegraph dispatch from Ber-
lin quotes adyices from Conslanlinople
as saying the young Turks md army
VIII reach Consianiinople and soon free
the city Of the enemy.
The Young Turks expect to start
holy war against Great Britain in the
spring, according 10 the report
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
Ar IIIE NIcAIpIN

Registered at the Hotel McAipin. New
York. from Wilmington during The past
week have been. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Roberts Jr.. r. B. Heller, John II Holt.
Jr.. Mr. and Mrs r. V. Moon. Mr. end
Mrs. W. D. Straueiin w. N. Moore NJ.
o. Fisher. C. Dale Kiplinger. Walter
Blackson, James L. Kern. J. A. Mont
gomerN, W. a. Holt. L. NJ Braydon. C..
y. CurlcY. . r. Evans J r. Hall. Hugo
Schla-ter, Mrs. William G. Ramsay,
William Z. Piper. 5. Leroy Layton ~.
NJ. Farmer. n. 2. Menion. W. r stevens,
H. l.. Gardner, II Harrington, r. H. Col
lins, J Baab. w. A. simonton, ". W.
HObson, Mr. and Mrs. r. W. Curtis.
Newton Sterers. Dr.. j. a. Lynch. l.. c..
Moody. Mrs. Jsne ". pennMill. John
ODonnell. P. =. Smith. C. C. CerOw. w
:. Simpson, Mrs II. B Hedges. Arthur
LaMotte. n D Fulton. F. r. Anderson,
Z. 4. Potts Jr.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. Omitted Press)
"A statement from the British govern
ment declaring that Niscount Grey
spoke for himself alone when he wrote
his famous letter to the London Times
urging treaty ratification with reserva-
lions, may be forthcoming shortly, II
was learend here today.
II Is generally understood that such
a statement would be pleasing to Pres
idenb Wilson. Although the White
House was silent on reports that VIII
son. angered at Grey's letter, had IN
structed Secretary Lansing to protest
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
HUSBAND SUPPORTS WIFE NOW.

Upon the testimony that her hus-
band has been supporting her, Teodor
Hunchovick was dismissed on a charge
Of non-support by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company dupont Building.
furnish the following quotations OF
lac securities:
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
LIST GENERAL
MOTOR CERTIFICATES

General Motors Corporation tempo
rary certificates per cent. cumulative
debenture stock have been admitted 10
the New York Stock Exchange list.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 5. United Press.)
Spots opened with more inquiry to-
day. Prices were steady. Sales amount
ed to 5000 bales. Receipts totalled bs-
900 bales. including 5000 American.
Futures opened quiet.
American middlings. fair. $3.50; good
mlddlings, 2965; full m'ddllng, 2s65:
middiings. 27.4O; low mlddlings, PASS;
good ordinary, 2i.90; ordinary, 9O9O.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05

Persons Of this date using the Want
Ads for new positions viii get early
results.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
CnICAGn GRAIN.

CHICAGO. Feb. United Press. j.
Opening grain.
Corn. May, i3lh03l; July, t2sGgI
oats May. 70. July. -.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
NEW YORk COTTON.

NEW YORK, Feb. United Press. y
The cotton market opened gradually
lower today. March opened at ji.6O,
up >: May 800. Off Is; July 5000 on
80: october 2sOO. or %, and Dec. 1850
OF p.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05

Search the Want Ads curing the
month. All trades are favored FOR
gains, sales and transfers through the
Want Ads VIII be successful.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
HOG PRICES SLUMP.

CHICAGO, Feb. UNITED Press. j.
The hog market here opened 6fty TO
sixty cents lower today with trading
extremely dull. Receipts were fairly
heavy despite the slump yesterday
Cattle and sheep receipts were affected
by the dropping market.
Evening journal., 1920-02-05
"Gets-Ir' Stops Pain Immediately and
Corns Go Quick.

The way to handle corns is the tried and
proved "Gets-lt way-the way that mill
lions have found quickest, easiest, safest
aud most reliable.
Evening star., 1920-01-11
EASY WAYS TO DIM AUTO
LIGHTS ARE DESCRIBED
American Motorist Suggests Use Of
Salts or Ground Glass
Substitute.

The rigid Interpretation of local
anti-glare headlight regulations in
some localities has created a desire
among motorists for some easy means
without going to the bother and ex-
pense Of substituting new lamp bulbs
for those they are using.
One way out of the difficulty, says
American Motorist. is the frosting of
the lens or glass of the lamp. Buy 10
it in about five ounces of water and
flow the liquid over the glass on the
inside. When dry the glass will be
coated with frosting similar to ground
glass.
A more permanent job can be made
stitute." obtainable at Photographic
stpply houses. Ground glass substi-
tute should flow over the inside of
the headlight glass by fitting the
glass about SO as to distribute the
liquid evenly. One treatment with
an entire season.
Instead of coating the entire head
light lens with ground glass substi-
tute the glare of the light may be very
effectively diminished by placing in
the center of the lens, imme ediately in
front of the light bulb, round spot
of ground d-glass mixture, thus:
Cut a paper mask with. a round
opening in it about two inches in di-
ameter. When the paste is well dried
flow ground-glass substitute over the.
circular spot not covered by paper
and let it dry for about twenty min
utes. Now soak the lens in cold wa
ter until the paper mask comes on
and nothing remains on the glass but
the round spot of ground-glass sub
stitute. There will be plenty of light
left. but the direct glare will have
been eliminated
Evening star., 1920-01-11
LEADERS |ND0RSE
j. s. ROAD SYSTEM

Men prominent in national affairs
who believe in federal highways
system are multiplying in numbers.
according to replies to communlca-
tion sent by the A. A. A. good roads
board. asking for definite expressions
on this far-reaching subject
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, in his re-
ply, emphasizes maintenance and the
fact that roads can be commercial
and military at the same time. He
says:
ct is especially important that we
should provide for continuous main
tenance; in other words, those roads
should always be kept in condition
for service and never allowed to reach
the stage when general repair is
necessary.
You may feel that undue emphasis
has been laid upon the military road,
but in considering this project the
fact must be borne in mind that.
while these roads are vitality impor-
tant as a possible military necessity,
they will serve every commerc1al pur-
pose"
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio
gives voice to these sentiments:
81 am quite ready to cordially sup
port federal aid in the construction of
highways which shall be so selected
federal travel; that is to say. inter-
state communication. l have no doubt
Congress will be very generous in
supporting the good roads move
ment.
my own conception of the highest
service to be rendered in the cause
of good roads is federal influence to-
ward road maintenance after the con
struction is completed The greatest
crime in the expenditure of public
| funds at present lies in the enormous
outlay of money for road improve
ment. Only to be followed up by utter
NEGLECT in keeping them in repair"
William Jennings Bryan comes for
ward with practical comment:
The time has come for the sys-
tematic development of national high
wa.ys. and the conclusion of peace gives
an opportunity to celebrate the ending