Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 8 April 1898 — Page 6
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FRIDAY. APRIL 8. Iflt8.
TUB business of the postoffico is one of prosperity's barometers. For the year just ended the sales amounted to 816,072.75, again of eight par cent, over the preceding year.
A CKBTA1N Col. «Mosby has a good reason for wishing that Cuba may be freed without a coniiict. "I hope we shall not have war,"' he says, "for if we should, I should go."
TIIK United States is not responsible for the decadence and the wickedness of Spain, nor are our people disposed to mediate in the interest of any further Spanish rule in America.
A JON I-OT of the New York literati are preparing to vieit Shakespeare's birthplace and other European places of interest this Spring. They should not fail to take in the Alhambra.
TIIK campaign liar is very seldom effective oxcept in a boomerang wiy, and when he attacks the decency of a man like Captain Elmore he lays a trap for the feet of the bummy little demagogues who give him inspiration.
KANSAS CITY Shir: While the court of inquiry failed to fix the responsibility for the the destruction of the Maine, everybody knows that the explcsion was not caused by children playing with matches in the Havana harbor.
"SPAIN should bow to the inevitable," says the London Ncivs, "and grant Cuban independence as the only possible solution." Stveral other English papers ute almcst the same language. It is clear that they understand thes uation.
In Spain's population of 19,000,000 nearly 8,000,000 report "no occupation," 1,01)0,000 are registered beggars, bud two-thirds of the whole number can neither read nor write. It is no wonder that the colonies of such a country riee hi revolt.
TIIK idea of making a park of Alston grove has for years been in the public mind, but its practical possibilities have never been investigated. Before throwing away the last chance to get a para in the very center of town let us be satibfied that it ir, impossible.
WHAT has become of all the retaliation European nations were going to practice against us on account of the Tiiiigley bill? Not one of them has started a tariff war, but every one of them is buying muni goods Jiom us now than under the, Wilton "peifidy and dishonor" tariff.
His HOLINESS, Porn LKO, has kindly consented to arbitrate the difiioulties of Spain Bnd the United States, and has exprested his regrets at what he is pleased to term "the Maine accident '. This is very sweet of Pope Leo, but the United Stated will arbitrate these dilli Mil tips in her own happy and peculiar manner and will altio look well after the 'Maine accident
WITHOUT questioning for a moment the sincerity or patriotism of the per sons who have been carrying on the war and maintaining the National honor so heroically for several weeks past, we take leave to suggest that there are still vacancies in the navy, and the enlistments are a little slow. The places remaining open are not particularly showy, but mighty useful.
W. C. Hi!ANN, editor of the Iconocla'bt, was fatally bhot yesterday at Waco, Texns. This notorious blatherskite has at last received the dose for which he labored so assiduously for years. His paper attacked everything, and nothing was too sacred for his polluting touch. His writings have caused no less than seven fatal street duels on the 6treets of Waco and the only regret in the matter of his taking off is that his assailant was likewise mortally wounded.
EVEHY month brings fresh evidences of the inaccuracy of the claim made during the consideration of the Dingley bill that a protective tariff would reduce our market abroad A shipment of 0,000 tons of agricultural machinery to Russia in a single day, with announcement, oi a similar consignment for a few days later is one of the evidences of the growth, under a protective tariff, of ourexport business in manufacturer, as well as that in farm product?, which have been so strongly marked during the past year.
THE SITUATION.
St. Louis Olobe-Democrat: "One Spaniard, the military authority Genaro Alas, has sized up the situation between Spain and the United States correctly. Ultimate victory for the United States would be certain, even if Spain should whip the American navy in one or two conflicts at the outset, and if she should damage a few American ports. On the other hand, the American navy or army would'not attack any port in Spain, but would merely capture Cuba and Porto Rico. This is a fair presentation of the probabilities. Victory for the Uuited States and the loss of Cuba and Porto Rico to Spain would be sure in any case. Perhaps the United States nhvy might give some help to the insurgents in the Philippines. It might drive the Spaniards out of those islands-lmd install the insurgents in power. But there would be no attack on Spain's coast. The United States would not accept any province of Spain as a gift We would free Cuba because the insurgents ought to have freedom, and we would take Porto Rico so as to leave no foothold to Spain on this continent. Spain would be allowed to manage or mismanage affairs in her own country without any molestation from us."
OUR COMMERCE IN WAR. Congressman Laudis writes the following interesting statement from Washington: "Concerning our com merce with the outside world several important questions have been brought up by the present controversy. Among them is the question of whether either the commerce of Spain or the United States could be protected in vessels belonging to other countries. Under the treaty of Paris in 1850, approved by all the civilized powers of Europe except Spain, it was agreed that ships of neutral powers carrying the commerce of any other power engaged in war should not be subject to capture, unless carrying such articles as were recognized as contraband of war. But Spain was not a party to this treaty and neither was the United States, although this country was askod to give its approval to this principle. An ex-attache of the State department, writing for the press, calls attention to this fact, but states that this ex elusion of the United States and Spain from the convention of Paris does not in any way affect Great Britain and holds that the latter would assuredly resent any attempt on the part of Spain to insult the Jlnglish flag by capturing American goods not contrabrand of war and sailiug under the British llag_"
"STATESMEN" who predicted an ad vance in prices of shoes as a result of the duty placed on hides by the Dingley law, are still anxiously but vainly looking for that advance. The Boot and Shoe liccordcr, in last week's issue, speaking of the enormous sales, which far exceed those of any preceding year, says: "When the jobbers came into the market they were surprised at the low prices at which they found they could buy. It seems to be an unwritten law that no advance should be put on high grade shoes." This fact, taken in eor junction with the figures quoted some weeks since, which showed that on low grade shoes there had been an actual reduction in prices, proves absolutely destructive of the claim that the increased duty on hides would advance the price of shoes.
SPEAKING of liars speaking of shameless, malicious, rcckless and cowardly liars liars who make their lies out of whole cloth, without a shred of fact or semblance of truth liars who lie with circumstantiality and devilish detail liars who lie by the column and stand as monuments of mendacity liars who lie by instinct, by habit and by rote—what's the matter with the editorial 'fhersites who disgraces the tri pod of cur Democratic daily.
ONE of the states has pasted a law fixing a penalty of eighteen months in prison for deception in a horse trade. .Justice may yet descend upon the urn brella borrower.
A Surprise.
Charlie Barnhart, of Darlington, was the victim of a surprise last Saturday evening. About thirty of his relatives and friends gathered in with well tilled baskets and set the table with the good things of the land, it being his 39th birthday. Those present were: MathiasChric-inan and family, Sam Allen and family, Wm. Kelsey and family, Mrs. Ellen Beckner, Ed Paxton, Mrs. llamp Compton, Pony Beckuer, Irvin Gillis, Pearl Love and Mrs. Harriet Barnhart and Son Frank, of Crawfordsville. The evening was pleasantly spent in games until a late hour, when all departed wishing Mr. Barnhart many more such happy birthdays.
Dratli ol JUIIK Wakelcml.
James Wakeford, aged fifty-nine years, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette, where he had been taken from this city for treatment some days previously. The funeral took place here at St. Bernard's Catholic church Tuesday at nine o'clock, interment' at Calvary I ceinetary. Mr. Wakeford leaves one I son, John, who is now studying for the priesthood iu Cincinnati. lie at tended the funeral.
INDIANA READY.
Gov. Mount Makes a Statement as to Indiana's l'osition in Case of War.
Gov. Mount in an interview Sunday made the following statement: "Indiana stands ready to respond with enthusiasm to any call by the general government in case of war with Spain, or any other country, and while possibly not as well provided with militia forces as some other states, she will send all enlisted men at an hour'6 notice and 6et about the work of raising volunteers with that alacrity which would*find immediate and full reward in heavy enlistments. "There are forty eight companies in the Indiana National Guards, and three batteries, and these have recently been filled to the maximum peace limit of eighty-four men each, making something over 3 000 men now in the service of the state and ready to re spond at once to a call for troops. In
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order that there may be no delay ar-, rangements have been made to have these companies move at any time within an hour after receiving notice, and upon the fir^t demand they can bo mobilized and sent to any designated point for service. The militia force of the state to a man will enter the serv ice of the government, if a call is made for troops. "Judging from the great number of prominent cit zens who have offered to raise regiments, companies and batteries in case of war, I feel justified in saying that the militia forces of the state could be supplemented within thirty days by 100,000 volunteers, reprasenting the most earnest, energeticj and determined men in Indiana, and these men could be sent to the front just as fsst as they could be quipped by the government with arms and munitions of war. "The enthusiasm of the war spirit is such that it has taken hold of all classes of the people. It is found in the factory, on the farm, behind the counter and among the rich and the poor, and it is safe to say that a declaration of war would find such a response from Indiana as has no precedent in its history. "Our people are still for peace if peace can be maintained on terms of honor to the nation and of ample justice to the suffering Cubans, but they rely upon the judgmentand patriotism of the administration, and a call to arms would find them imbued with the belief that war was inevitable and that the country was justified in taking up arms against tyranny and defense of Buffering humanity. "With reference to the financial side of the question, there would b3 no more lack of money than of men for such an emergency. The State is now expecting to liquidate 5-100,000 of its bonded debt in July, but in the event of war the larger part of this fund would be transferred to a war fund, and other money in the treasury would also be available. In time of war all money in the treasury not other-.vise appropriated becomes available. Other funds could be easily raised by pledging the credit of the State and trusting to the Legislature to make the appropriation to reimburse the lenders. It would be my policy to raise needed funds at once in that way rather than to wait the tedious processes of legislation, feeling certain that the patriotic spirit that pervades the peopie would be found equally enlarged in our legislators, asd that any debt created to raise troops and insure a position of honor for Indiana among her sister States would be promptly paid. "This State will not be handicapped in any way in the event of war. Under such conditions there would be but one party, and that a party of patriotism, ready to make any sacrifices for its county and as determined in its spirit of geuerous loyalty as it jealous of her honor BLd well earned fame among the nations of the earth
Indiana will do her part nobly in any crisis that may arise."
Of I uteres! to Sttll i«*i*s*
Some time ago Pension Commissioner Evans issued an order prohibiting any consideration of a claim for increase pension, until twelve months shall have elapsed after allowance or r. j^ction.
Assistant Secretary Webster Davis has overruled this order on the ground that great injustice in&y retult to a large number of claimants from an enforcement of the order. He has revoked and 6et eside tho order, and directed the Southerner who presided over the Pension Bureau to adjudicate increase claimn in accordance with the order of Commissioner Dudley issued November 15, 1882. fc'oi.nnsu.
LAKE WINNIPEG.
A wedding soon. Guess who. Wheat is looking fine in this locality. El. Paxton spent Sunday at Tom Wicsehart's.
Aaron ROBS moved into the house vacated by Earn Welliver. John Kellison has moved into the house vacated by Samuel Peck.
Jim Vanarsdall is champion horsetrader. Elmer Bennett is second best. Patrick Whalen has offered his services to the government in case of war with Spain.
Samuel Peck's sale which occurred Wednesday was well attended, everything selling well.
ENGAGED IN A DUEL
Brown County Farmers Make Tar
gets of Themselves.
OPENED A RECRUITING OFFICE.
Accounting: mid Stile of tho liiflianapolis News Asked by One of tho I'ai-lucrs. Junius Mullaiioy Jury Ulmigroea.
Assisted a CUuroli to Kalis a Mortgage—Freight Wreck.
Nashville, Iuil., April 4.—Fack Hines and Charles Henderson, farmers and neighbors, met iu tho highway alouo, near Pike's Peak, in this county, and trouble began over an old feud.
Hines was in a cart and Honderson horseback. Each fired four shots from their revolvers. Hines was shot in the stomach and is thought to bo mortally wounded. One shot grazed Henderson's shoulder and another hit his horse.
INDIANAPOLIS NEWS.
Ouo of tho Partner!! Bring* Suit For un Accounting and Sale. Indianapolis, April -i.—W. J. Richards, business manager of the Indianapolis News, lias filed suit against his copartners iu business, Charles It.-Will-iams and Delevan Smith. He prays for an accounting, the sale of the Indianapolis News property and the distribution of the proceeds among the three partners according to their respective interests.
It was set out that the property of tho partnership is worth more than $150,000 that the interest of tha plaintiff is per cent of tho capital stock, or more than $00,003 that the property cannot be divided, but must bo sold as an entirety. It is further alleged that the agreement provides for the dissolution of the partnership at tho desire of any of the copartners.
W. E. ENGLISH.
How IIo Assisted a ISaptisli Church at His Birthplace. Lexington, Iiul., Aptil4.—A year ago a mortgage was forclosed on the Baptist church hero. Tho congregation was given one year in which to redeem tho property. Some one was struck with the idea of appealing to Hon. William E. English, wlio was born here, to assist in raising the indebtedness, basing the claim to his charity on the ground that this town was his birthplace and the church members were poor. Mr. English promptly replied that if tho congregation would raise one-half of the debt he would pay tho other. Tho money, was raised and Mr. English sent his check for 8323.
JL'KY DISAGIT I I:I.
Eud of tlio James Mulhincy Trial for Shooting i\ Policeman. Laporte, Ind., April 4.—Tho jury iu the case of James Mullaney, the Lake Shore dective, charged with murder, disagreed, Saturday.
Mullaney killed Oscar Christeuscn, a South Bend policeman, last May. Mullaney was rounding up a gang of tramps iu the railroad yards at South Bend, and a number of shots had been lived, and Mullaney shot Policeman Christeuscn by mistake. Mullaney claimed that other shots were fired at the same time and that he was not responsible, The jury stood eight to four for manslaughter. The case was brought here i'rom St. Joseph county.
Judge Uoiinahiio Dead.
Greencasile, Iud., April 1.—Judge D. C. Donnahue died suddenly at his residence Saturday night. He had apparently been iu good lieaith and was on the streets a short time before death. He was born in Paris, Ky., 81 years ago. Judge Donnahue was one of tho commissioners of colonization sent to Havti by President Lincoln and had held other government positions, lie was also a member of the Tenth Indiana regiment.
Wabash Cumberland Presby ery. Logausport, Ind., April 4.—The Wabash Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will meet here tomorrow. This presbytery includes most of northern Indiana and means a largo attendance. Tluv opening sermon will be preached by Kev.'J. McKnight of Danville. The Ladies' Missionary society of that denomination wiil hold its semiannual meeting at tiie stune time and place.
.Lake Shore I'reight. Wreck# Waterloo, Ind., April 4.—Lato Saturday evening a freight train on tho Lake Shoro and Michigan Southern was wrecked on the main tracks at tho station here. Several cars were smashed and 3,000 bushels of wheat scattered down embankments on either side and traffic on the main tracks was shut olf. Three tramps were in ouo of tho cars, but escaped injury.
Hecruiting Headquarters Opened* Fort Wayne, Iud., April 4.—A recruiting headquarters was opened here yesterday, with Major John E. Miller I of the state adjutantgoueral's office in charge. He will ivmuster tho Fort
Wayne Rifles, Zollinger Battery and True Blues, and has already secured 30 men besides tho regular members of those organizations.
iiicksite Friends.
Richmond, Iud., April 4.—The greatest gathering of tho Hieksite friends in America will be held in this city from Aug. 22 to 20. It will be a conference of the several brandies of tho church, I which will be attended by delegates and visitois from all the yearly meetings.
Oratorical Contest.
I "Winchester, Ind., April 4.—Charles Austin won first place in tho High School oratorical contest and will represent this city in the Eastern Indiana contest to be held at Mmicie.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON II, SECOND QUARTER, INTERNATIONAL SERIES, APRIL 10.
Text of tho Lesson, Mark xvi, 1-8—Mem-ory Verses, 6, 7 Golden Text, I Cor xv, 20—Commentary by the Rev. D. M-.
Stearns.
[Copyright, 1S0S, by D. M. Stearns.] Wo have our choicc of two lessons for today, cither the regular lesson in the series, Math, xvi, 21-28, or this resurrection lesson, but as tho latter, which we choose, is a brief soction we can with great profit devote a third of our space to the former, Having warned Ilis disciples against the leaven, or false doctrine, of the Pharisees and Sadducees, He drew from Simon Pctci tho confession, "Thou art the Christ, tho Son of the living God." This, Jesus said, was a revolation to
Simon from the Father I
and was the foundation on which He would build His church, which lie now mentions for the first time and ouly on one other occasion (Math, xviii, 17). IIu then told them plainly that He must suffer and die and riso from the dead tho third
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day, and, when Peter, taught by satan, objected to this. Christ (hen taught tho disciples that not only was death the only way for Him, but tho only way for them also as His followers. Alter His resurrection Ho called their attention to the fact that all the prophets had taught this, saying: "O fools and slow of heart to believo nil that tho prophets havo spoken I Ought not Christ to havo suffered theso things and to enter into His glory?" (Luke xxiv, 25, 2(5.) It is the great truth which is ever being spoken by tho Spirit through Paul, ns when ho says: "I am crucified with Christ. Nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me," "We who live arc alway delivered unto death for Jesus sake, that the life also of Jesus might he nindu mnnif-st in our mortal flesh "That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death" (Gal. ii, 20 II Cor. iv, 11 Phil, iii, 10). 1. "And when the Sabbath was past Mary Magdalene, and Mary, tho mother of James, and S^iome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint Him." These women loved ilim, followed Him and ministered unto Him. They also watched llim to the end and saw His body laid to rest in Joseph's tomb, then returned and prepared spices and ointments, and rested tho Sabbath day, according to tho commandment. (Luke xxiii, 55, fM, Mark xv, 41). In them and their ministry Is seen great devotion to Him, the manifestation of true and heartfelt love, but this case their love lacked faith, for had tliey believed Ilis oft repeated words, that Ho would riso again tho third day, they would not havo prepared to anoint His dead body on that day. 3. "And very early in the morning the first day of the week they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun. Hut they came looking for what they would not find, for they had no authority to look for a dead body in a tomb. We may Imperfectly sure that we shall find everything exactly as He has said, and therefore it becomes us to hold last these words: "1 he lieve God, that it shall be even as it was told me" (Acts xxvii, 25). 3 "And they said among themselves. Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcherf" Had they been consciously setituf God on this errand they might have had the comfort of Dent, xxxi 8 John x, 1, but He had not sent then forth this time. It was in itself a good work they had in view, and great love was in it, and they were true disciples, but this errand was not of God It was a labor of love, but not a work of faith (1 Thcss i, o)
If we walk in the good works He has prepared tor us (Kph. ii, 10), we shall do well but all others, however seemingly goi.d, may turn out to bo vain works and ,jt nothing, for Ho said, "Without, .Me ye do nothing" (John xv, 5), which I take to teach that not only will our work le nothing without His blessing, but it will boas nothing unless lie has done it all from the first. 4. "And when they looked they that the stone was rolled away, for it :s very great." It had not been rolled away that lie might conic forth, for a icsui rec tion body regards no obstacles Neither had it been roiled away tiuit they might accomplish what they had in view, the anoint'.ngof His body, but a:i ar.g..l hao come from heaven and rolled back the stone (Math xxviii, 2) that they might see and believe that Ho meant just wha He said when He told them that He would rise again the third day H'essed are they that have not seen and yet have believei (John xx, S, '_'1.)). 8. "And entering info the pepulehe: they saw a young man sitting un the rig!-: side, clothed in along white garment, an-: they were affrighted." Hy comparing th accounts it Is clear that there were two an gels—some saw ono inside and one out side, and, again, both were inside The is no discrepancy or contradiction T. send two is generally II is way Two went with Him to visit Abraham and to rose... Lot Two were sent to tho heavenward gazing disciples The twelve and these enty were sent by twos. Sometimes lie sends but one, as when He sent Gabriel, or when He sent Philip from Samaria to the Ethiopian 0. "And ho saith unlo them. He not affrighted Yo seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified. He is risen He is not hern liehold the place where th laid Him They sough*gnoi-uitly,
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sincerely, and those who seek find. TS.i word even to such is, "Pear not There is no ground of fear to tiio.se who arc in Film, and from Gen xv, 1, to tho end ol the story it is one oft repeated Fear not "He not afraid, only believe Have faith in God. The ground of all peace, how ever, is Jesus crucified and risen. 7 "But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter that He goeth before you unto Galilee There shall ye see Him as He said unto you In Math xxviii, 7, it. is "Go quickly and tell." One has said that tho watchwords of Christianity are: "lie is risen Go tell." We have not to make up a line story and put in perfect form and deliver it in eloquent language, but }ro where and when He sends us ami in lli.--words tell of Him His own message to Mary was, "Go to My brethren and s-:i\ unto them, I ascend unto My athei imd your Father, and to My Cod and y.an God" (John xx, 17) He told her the very words to say When in am wer to the cry "Whom shall I send and who will go iei us'r" Isaiah said. "Here am 1 send me 8. "And they went out quickly and fled from tile sepulcher, for they trembled and were amazed neither said they anything to any man, for they were afraid." Per haps if they had been walking and serving by faith they might not have been afraid, but. we had better look at home: How is it with me? Am I without fear going quickly to tell tho good news whether men will hear or forbear?
GOOD ROADS GOSPEL.
HOW IT IS SPREAD IN THE LAND OF FINE HIGHWAYS.
Notr Jersey lielieves In Agitatiug the Road Question Rnd In State Aid—Stooe Highways Cheaper Than Gravel—Bad
Iloads Drive People to tho Cities.
New Jersey is famous throughout the country for its good roads. It is almost equally famous for tho enthusiasm of its farmers over them. They have found that they pay. State aid to building such roads, state organization and a perpetual prcaching of the gospel of good roads have brought it all about. The commissioner of public roads believes in agitation. He keeps at it all the time. Here aro a few of the arguments ho uses, taken from his fourth annual report:
It costs 934 cents per bushel to ship wheat from Chicago to New York, a distauco of 900 miles. It costs 3 ceuts a bushel to haul wheat 011 a level road a distance of five miks and on a sandy
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GOOD ROADS INCT.EASE FAHM VAI.UK3.
road it would cost at least 9 cents per mile to haul it. The saving on a bushel of wheat with good roads for a distance of five miles would be about equivalent to that of 000 miles of transportation by steamer or canalhoat, or of 375 miles by railroad. O110 mile of good roads would make a saving equal to 75 miles of railroad transportation. Thus every mile of good roads places the producer 7o miles by rail nearer to the markets. It is estimated that tho cost of hauling 500,000,000 tons of farm produce to market is S3 per toil, or just about $1,000,000,000. It is also estimated that about 00 per cent of this last amount, or £(iU0,000,000, would bo saved each year if farmers were ablo to do this hauling over good roads.
Wo havo demonstrated by building numerous stono highways under tho State aid law that we can havo good roads without overloading' with taxes this class of smallest income. The farmers' returns are comparatively small compared with those iu other pursuits thereforo at first they hesitated to subscribe for the building of these improved highways, but they aro rapidly learning that by tho use of theso they can very much add to their net returns by U10 lessened cost in serving tho cities with their products.
You can haul 505 pounds more on good, hard, sandy roads with a four inch tire with tho same amount of power exerted than you can with a ono and a half inch tiro. You cau haul 471 pounds more 011 level gravel roads with a four inch tiro with the same amount of power cscrtcd tbn:i you can with a ouo and a half inch tire.
Tho objcct of all legislation should be tho greatest good to the greatest number. Therefore legislation should bo liberal toward good roads, as they aro moro generally useful than any form of public improvement.
Good reads in tho end will not cost as much money outlay as poor ones. No tax is as great as one of bad roads. A bad road is a heavy tax on those who use it, ""ii tho wcrse th? rotul tho heavier the tax.
Improved rofid3 bring better prices for farm's and farm products. Double loads cheapen transportation.
Can market over good roads when commodities are scarce can always ship despite tho wcatlnr.
Rural homes aro rucro sought alter along gocd roads. Cannot sell lands advautagecudy along poor roads. Good roads uiako brisker demand for farms.
Bad reads cause a decay of agriculture. They impose the greatest of all burdens on tho farmer.
Had roads cause people to gather into cities. Wagon highways aro tho greatest arteries of commerce.
Tho splendid condition of tho roads of Switzerland and Franco is duo to
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petual attention. Experience over a scries of year, demonstrates a stone road is cheaper than a gravel, although the first cost ot gravel is much less.
Tho trained roadbuilder is just as necessary as the trained doctor, manufacturer or educator.
Result of improved roads—tremendous increase in value of farm property, facilitates business, greater happiness^ for farmer, wife, sons and daughters, shortens distauco to be traveled. lie who shortens his distance to market gains a great advantage.
Poor roads wear out tho horses very rapidly, thus detracting very largely from the profits of tho farm.
Civilization is to be judged by th-j condition of tho roads.
Facts For Farmers.
The supervisor of roads iu tho state New York officially assures tho farmers that it costs them half as much to ban" their produce three miles by wagon a they pay the railroads to haul it 500 miles. With a system of good macadam roads, I10 says, the cost of tho short haul could he reduced CO per cent, thus reducing the whole cost of transportation from the farm to the consumer by one-sixth. It is only needful to get these facts and figures firmly planted in the agricultural mind to insure an active interest in roadbuildingall over the Uuited tjtates.—Washington Post.