The Daily Herald (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 68, Ed. 1 Monday, April 2, 1917 Page: 2 of 4
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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1917.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Marshal-^ |
JOHN R. BROWN.
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For Assessor and Collector—
W. A. KERR.
For City Treasurer—
LLOYD HARCOURT.
For Alderman, Ward 1—
JIM CRAWFORD.
W. H. HENDERSON
For Alderman, Ward 2—
M. B. KOUNS.
R. I. LEE
For Alderman, Ward 3—
JOHN M. HART.
Foj" Alderman, Ward 4—
R. K. PHILLIPS.
TOM H. DAWSON
JUDGE MORAN AND GOOD ROADS.
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t Judge Moran deals in some “moon-
w-:£&r‘ -8*1*11®” argument himself in .writing
jflbout the proposed bond issue. He
SAYS be wants to discuss the prdposi-
*tion In a friendly . sort'of way and
s'- thanks those who have written, upon
* the subject for tfie courtesy shown
, . him, but he does not proceed far until
* “IK be seeks to ridicule all writers who
' : have discussed the subject through
the press, declaring we are pattern-
ing after Tarrant and Dallas counties
the bond issues there were voted
"moonshine promises.” Parker
never built any tarvia treated
■-roods, therefore, we are not in a class
with Tarrant and Dallas.
•The Judge wants to know the kind
of gravel that is going to be used, how
• thick It is to be spread and how wide
roads are to be. As to the class
material ^o be usecly the depth plac-
on the roads,-these matters will be
to the judgment of the engineer
In a large measure, for some roads
. Will need more of a base than others.
''As to the width of the roads, the gov-
0':V^i. eminent says a standard road should
— . be 16 feet wide.
The Judge relies on Col. Stferrett
and others to testify that a graveled
Toad will’ only * last five years; that
after that time you will have no road.
These may be competent witnesses,
but here in .Parker county wevhave a
few -graveled roads that have stood
for more than five years and received
j> very little attention in the way of re-
pairs. Bnt the Judge wants definite,
; , exact and absolute information in the
)'? y hainutest details. Has he lost all con-
fidence In public officials? Can’t he
trust some of the details to the engi-
neer, advisory committee and commis-
sioners’ court?
The Judge is an expert gardener;
he cultivates the soil and goeos at it
■ in a practical way. But does he know
In advance of. plapting how mufch he
Is going to gather from what he sows ?
No, indeed, but he does know that if
he prepares the land and cultivates
the crops properly, and the good Lord
ill
sends the rain tb water and feed the
plant life, that will gather a reas-
onable amount of the products he has
planted, t, *
So it Is with the bond issue. If we
do our part, which in this instance is
to furnish the necessary money; If
we-Belect good men on the advisory
committee, and secure the services
a competent constructive engineer,
which with the gentlemen Composing
the commissioners’ court, who have
seen the mistakes of other counties
in road building; when w-e have done
these things, we should be willing to
trust the men we have selected to
make the specifications and superin-
tend the work.
But listen to this “moonshine^ ar-
gument from the Judge: “You Will
Vbave to have eight successive bond is-
|ues In ffirty years, all to be expend-
a#h*d for five years."
Ik so ridiculous that it i
necessary to refer to. Does the
expect intelligent, thinking
beMev such stuff? Now, Mr. Jones,
let’s do a little figuring; don’t let the
Judge’s school children do it all:
Parker county has spent on an av-
erage about $25,000 a , year for the
past fifteen years on Its roads, (the
balance of the road ajid bridge money
being spent on bridges). At this rate,
$25,000 a year, it would take forty
years to spend $1,000,000 on the 400
or more miles of roads in Parker coun-
ty. Yet the Judge would have you
believe it would take eight bond Is-
sues, or the money from them at $250,-
000 each issue, to keep the roads in
the Weatherford precinct in passable
condition. Think of it—$2,000,000
spent on less than 70 miles of road,
when at the present rqte we are
spending half that aomunt on 400
miles of road in the same period of
time—40 years. This is what the
Judge would have the intelligent,
thinking reader believe. The life of
a graveled road depends upon the
quality and wearing surface of the
gravel, and as stated above, there are
examples of road building in this
county that refute Judge Moran’s wit-
nesses’ testimony. We refer to the
road along the Haynes farm and an-
other south of town on Route 2. We
are informed these two strdtches of
roads have been built seven years'and
they are in good condition yet-
There are other false prophets
abroad, s.owing seeds of discord and
discontent, saying that 60 per cent of
ney would be all that would
spent on the roads. We would
ke to know what constitutes
to 'jthem, actual money spent on the
roads? All the money from the sale
of the bonds must be spent on the
roads—no bridge work .provided for.
If gravel Is worth 10 cents a yard
the pit, that amount, pins the trans
portafton charges, would be the real
cost of the gravel on the roads. In
every business there is necessarily
an overhead charge. However, this is
only a small per cent, and in the pres-
ent case will never amotant to the 40
per cent that some people would have
you believe.
Is It necessary to have graft con-
nected with every road bond issue,
because it has developed in a few?
Does the (act that some county offi-
cials in’ other counties got off with
part of the road funds, -indicate that
all county officials are not worthy to
BANKS IN DISTRICT WELL PRE- \n
PARED, ACCORDING TO RE-
SERVE REPORT.
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under the Joint auspices o/ the South
erh Pine Association, Southern Settle-
ment and Development Organisation
• anti New Orleans Association of Com-
AMoclated Preos
Dallas, Texas, April 2.—Uncertainty merce
of our international relations and do-, - Ttxe co*fef«*ce -represents a co-op-
mestlc problems to be solved In event erative effort' by landowners, federal
the United States becomes involved inand 8tate governments, to promote
war, have created an attitude of cau- cattle, hog and sheep raising, coloni-
tion and conservation during the last zatlon of Iarge of cut,over timber
month, according to a statement issued ;ands now unproductive and refores-
today by the Dallas Federal Reserve tatlou of areas unsuitable for cultiva-
Bank, dealing with conditions in thii tiou.
federal reserve district.
be trusted? Certainly not. Then why
repeatedly refer to these matters in
such a prejudicial way?
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FAVOR8 BOND ISSUE TO
COVER WAR EXPENSE
Associated Press •
Washington, April 2.—Extensive
bond issues and some increase in fed-
eral taxes if ^fae United States enters
war were predicted by Senator
Simmons of North Carolina, chairmna
of the senate finance committee. The
senator made it clear, however, that
no very definite plan had been work-
ed out by congressional leaders, and
said he would see Secretary McAdoo
and talk ovef the administration's de-
sires. "■ -
Raising of all strictly “war” reve-
nues, Senator Simmons said, should
in his opinion be accomplished by is1-
suing bonds an<f taxation should be
resorted to only for administrative
needs.
He added; “We have ample credit
for a war lasting for years, and also
ample to aid the allies, either by pri-
vate subscript!® or a government
loan.”
PENFIELD EXPECTS TO RETURN
TO VIENNA AFTER U. S. VISIT.
Associated Press
Vienna, April 2.—America* Ambas-
sador Penfield has confirmed the im-
pression that he expects to return to
Vienna after his forthcoming visit to
Washington. He said he might be
&one three months to confer with
President Wilson regarding the Euro-
pean situation.
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DAILY HERALD, 40c PER MONTH'
he First National Bank
§J| * of WEATHERFORD, TEXAS
Capital and Surplus ......... $200,000
Total Resources Over........$700,000
|| the business of all responsible persons
is depositors and as borrowers.
S. FANT, President
I B. W. DAVIS, Cashier
•. I , GEO. FANT, Aas’t Cashier
Harry Baker W. J. Mllmo
The transportation problem also ad-
ded |o the gravity of the situation, the
report says, due to the restrictions
placed on shipping during the period
prior to the date set for the railroad
employes’ strike. Settlement of the
strike, however, relieved this condi-
tion.
Spring style shows in various cities
stimulated the buying movement, es-
pecially in the retail trade, according’
to the report.
Agricultural conditions throughout
the district are very |;ood, according
to the bank's statement. Drouths that
have been a source of worry in some
sections have been effectually broken
while damage from frosts have been
largely, if not wholly, offset by gen-
eral demand and high prices.
The government crop report, the
bank statement points out, shows an
acreage of Bermuda onions in Texas
'will be 11,853, as compared with 10,057
in 1916, an increase of 17-9 per cent.
Banks in the district, according to
the report, “are well prepared to meet
any situation that may develop as a
result of our foreign affairs.”
Figures of clearings obtained fropi
Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth,
Galveston, Houston and Shreveport
show an increase of 15 per cent for
February, over the same month last
years. Dallas makes the largest show-
ing with an increase of 52 per cent.
Coastwise and export shipments
from the port of Beaumont during the
month of February aggregated 63,989
tons. Exports from Galveston for
February were valilfed at $16,034,533,
Quite^ a decrease over February, 19161
and January, 1917, doubtless attribut-
able to disturbed conditions affecting
our export trade, the report says.
Activity- in the cattle market is re
ported..
An increase of nine per cent jn post-
office . receipt^ is shown for the month
of February. The cities that have re-
ported are Austin, Beaumont, Dallas,
El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Hous-
ton, San Antonio, Shreveport and
Waco. The total was $338,780, while
for the same month in 1916 the total
was $311,208.
Amoqg those invited to address the
conference are Vice President Mar-;
shall, Secretary Lane, Assistant Sec-
retary of Interior Vogelsang, Secretory
Houston and Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture Vrooman, and Henry S.
Graves, U. S. forested. The interna-
tional situation probably will prevent
the vice president and cabinet officers
from attending. J
Fundamental principles of success-
fill colonization will be discussed by •
experts, and George W. Norris, chair-1
man of the Federal Farm Loan Board,1
is expected te discuss the effect of
farm loan banks on successful colon!-!
zation. Plans for forming a perman-
ent organization will be. acted on at
thg cjosing session.
WARDROBE OF FARMER’S WIFE
COSTS LESS THAN $90 A YEAR
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GOVERNOR BESIEGED WITH IN-
QUIRIES AS TO NEW COLLEGE
Associated Press
Austin, Texas, April 2.—Governor
Ferguson is being besieged with in-
quiries from about fifty different cities,
counties and communities in the state
situated west of the 98th meridian and
north qf the 29th parallel, for infor-
mation concerning the requirements
for obtaining the location for the new
West Texas Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College. The legislature 'appro-
priated $500,000 for establishment of
the institution.
In order to promptly answer these
queries, the governor, whd is chair-
man of the* locating commission, has
had printed a statement containing all
information and rules. relative to the
proposition.
In this connection th'e governor an-
nounces that ail propositions for ob-
taining this institution fnust be for-
warded to him not later than June 1,
19J7, together with a description of the
2,00#*acres of land which is to be pur-
chased by the state as a site for the
college. The land shall not cost in
excess of $500,000.
Associated Press
Columbia, Mo., April 2.—Nine dres-
ses, listed as one silH, one linen, two
woolen, two white and three gingham,
wearable for two years, together with
three hats and other suitable articles
of iiress ample for comfort and neat-
ness should cost a farmer’s wife or
daughter less than $90 a year, accord-
ing to Miss Mary E. Robinson, in a
statementSjssued by the Missouri Col-
lege of Agriculture. The cost specifi-
cally, $88.60, may be reduced to $71.^2
if the wearer of the garments does her
own sewing.
Planning the year’s wardrobe in ad-
vance and fiuying material in quanti-
ties and doing the sewing in odd times
between usual activities of farm life
are integral parts of the program of
money saving for the wom'an of agri-
cultural districts.
The. economical statement also sug-
gests that in .planning the simple
Wardrobe, wearing qualities of mate-
rials be considered, staple colors be
Chosen and labor be saved by using
crepe and knit wear which do not
require ironing.
Two hats for street, each usable for
two years, a farm hat. life one year,
and a woolen cap replaced each 12
months, appear in the list of necessa-
ries. Other, it&fias In the last are;
Coats: CraVaneted 1, Woolen 1.
Aprons: Muslin 6, oilcloth 2\
Shoes: High brown 1 pair, high
'black 1 pair, low black 1 pair, low
white 1 pair.
Stockings: Brown 4 pairs, black 4
pairs;" black silk 1 pair, white 3 pairs.
Underwear: Combination suits,
crepe or muslin 6; knitted shits 6, win-
der union suits 4. "
Petticoats: Gingham 2, white 2,
sateen .1.
Tights: Black cotton; 1 pair.
Night gowns >„ Summer 4, winter 3.
Sundries: Gloves, handkerchiefs,
collars, etc.
WRIGLEY5 gives us a
' wholesome, antiseptic,
refreshing confection to
take the place of the cave
man’s pebble.
We help teeth, breath, appetite
digestion and deliciously
soothe mouth and throat with
this welcome sweetmeat.
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The Wrigley Spearmen want to send you
their Book 6f Gum-ption. Send a postal
for it today, Wm. Wrigley Jr, Co.,
1732 Kesner Building, Chicago.
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The Flavor Lasts!
CHARITY WORK IN NORTHERN
WISCONSIN LUMBER CAMPS
Associated Press
Gren Bay, Wis,. April 2.—The reluct-
ance of parents of blind children in
the lumber camps of Northern Wiscon-
sin to submit their offspring to treat-
ment tending to the restoration of
sifcbt, and the difficulty in overcoming
the objections, were revealed recently
when Mr8. Sarah Morrell, superinten-
dent of the Wisconsin division of the
Blind Babies’ Aid Association of the
United States, brought six children
from Niagara, Wis., here for treat-
ment Sight will be restored to four
of them, while two are beyond hugian
aid.
Driving ovej trails to camps in the
northern woods far from railroad
AGE ST. LOUISIAN STILL .C
HAS SOME FIGHT tfSFT
Washington, April 2.—Anxious to
fight, but fearing that his age
prove a bar to his enlistment f
vice. Thomas J. Walker, 440i;l
son avenue, St. Louis, has
Major General George Bar
lines, Mrs. Morrell, accompanied by
Miss Amanda Anderson, welfare nurse: mandant of the United States^
for a paper mill, found parents, who j Corps,
until pressure whs brought, steadfast-
REPRESENTATIVE DENTON
WANTS EFFICENCY EXPERT
Associated l’resa
Austin, Texas, April 2.—Creation of
the office of efficiency expert for the
state of Texas, w»Il be advocated by
Representative James T. Denton, Jef-
ferson county,,.at the coming special
session of the Thirty-fifth legislature.
Since the regular session adjourned,
Mr. Denton, who Is a member of the-
house committee onapproprfations has
been making an inspection of thg vari-
ous state departments and educational
and eleemosynary institutions in the
state, and declares he found a lack of
uniformity in salaries of employes do-
ing the same class of work in the dif-
ferent inetitutions. - He also says he
found the allowances made for heads
of various departments and institu-
t under same condt-
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BULGARIA WOULD MAKE
PEACE WITH RU8SIA.
Associated Press
Sofia, Bulgaria, April 1, via Amster-
dam and London—Premier Radosla-
voff, addressing the Bulgarian parlia-
ment on the Russian revolution, ex-
pressed the belief'it would make pos-
sible the return of good relations be
tween th« Russian and Bulgarian peo-
ple He paid a warm tribute to the
patriotism of the Duma and said:
“I hope now the state of things in
Russia will be consolidated and will
open the way to a good understanding
between our peoples. Bulgaria de-
clared war against absolutist Russia,
but she always has borne in mind the
distinction between absolutist Russia
and the Russian people."
Walker wrote: “I am sixty-qi
ly refused offers of treatment for af- j old, healthy, active, temperai
dieted children who were otherwise liable. I wish to offer my
doomed to total blindness. 'some capacity—shore, river,
Abject poverty was found and ame- or otherwise.”
liorated by the nurse in the case of The recent rush in recruitl
one man who supported a wife and brought many odd types of
nine children on wages of two dollars to the Marine Corps recrul
'a day. N6ne of the children were old tions.
enough to work. -
Specialists devote part of their time
to this charitable work and the asso-
ciation, which is non-sectarian, is fin-
anced by voluntary contributions.
Like Walker, many
pressed a willingness to “do,|
wherever duty calls, wht
“shore, river; deep sea or
Policy of Non-lnterfg-ence.
Budapest, April 1, via Amsterdam
and London.—Discussion regarding
Hungarian attitude toward events in
Russia was made a special" order of
the ^day by the Hungarian chamber
of deputies. The government spokes-
man made a speech, to which the lead-
ers of ill parties agreed, declaring for
a policy of non-interference In the in-
ternal affairs of Russia. He added
that the central powers were ready
to takfe up peace negotiations when-
ever the entente countries “abandon-
ed their lust of conquest.” i
DISCOVER PLOT TO PROCLAIM
NICH0LA8 RUSSIAN EMPEROR
Associated Press
Petrograti, April 2.—Orders have
bdfen issued by the Russian provision-
al government fop the transfer to the
fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul of
the entourage now with the deposed
emperor at TBarskoe-Selo. Thus the
ex-emperor and ex-empress will be
completely isolated.
The recent arrest of the grand duch-
ess Marie Pavlovna, a cousin of the
former Russian emperor and divorced
wife of Prince William of Sweden, and
a group of personages in the entour-
age of Grand Duke Boris has led, ac-
cording to the police, to the discovery
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GROUNDED STEAMER HI
ED; ALL PASSENGER*
Evansville, lnd„ April 2.—d
cursion steamer St. Paul,
than 1,200 passengers, which
ed in the Ohio river,
south from here last night,
ed this morning. All thd j
were safe.
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of a plot in which the grand
and two^ grand dukes were inv
for the proclaiming of Grand
Nicholas as emperor of Russia.
Duke Nicholas now is in the
ter of the abdicated emperor, had Just
married Captain Koudowski of. the
Russian cavalry. The officers of the
captain’s regiment have asked Kou-
dowski to resign owing to his alliance
with the house of Romapoff.'
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GERMAN RECRUITING
TO FORCE HOSTILITIE
Laredo, Texas, April
here state that General
Klaus, a German-Mexican
is recruiting a brigade
mans, and is planning to fo
ties with the United States'
hua and Sonora, Mexico.
You Need Not Suffer From
M:
You have probably been in the habit Specific Co. S. S. S ‘
covered over fifty ye,
to the mucous Sur^ fe-anse‘yo,Jr blood of
al throat have JS4^11 th«
‘a'shart timl^after °wh *oS in~
another attack7 of
of using external treatments to relieve
yedr catarrh. You have applied sprays,
and lotions to the mneous ' '
the nose an8 throat,
and
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sores in your nostrils
ing and bad breath.
All druggists cai
physicians'of ou
will che
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