The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, February 02, 1905, Image 3
Howard sworn in
^^^Tikcs the Oath As Goreroor For lis
Secood Term'
V ^
STRIKING INAUGURAL ADDRESS
The Chief Magistrate Who Succeeds
Himself Spoke Directly to the Members
of the General Assembly.
Hon. D. C. Hey ward was on Wednesday
inaugurated Governor, the ceremonies
taking place in the hall of the
House of Representatives. The ceremonies
wp-e simple. The inaugural
address follows:
After taking the oath of office Gov.
Heyward addressed the joint assembly
in an inaugural remarkable
for its b evity, its directness and
its evident purpose to encourage the t
upbuilding jf the State. Gov. Heyward
said:
Gent3?men of the General Assembly
and My Fellow Citizens:
Two yea-s ago I had the honor of
taking the oath of office as governor
of South Carolina. Standing again today
in this distinguished presence, to
pledge myself anew to the sen-ice of
our State, I am even more solemnly
impressed with the duties which must
and do devolve upon one whom the
people have selected aa their chief executive.
This occasion, with the formal
renew.il of my oath, though it
brings before me afresh the realization
of grave responsibilities, fills my heart
with deepest gratitude because of the
honors which have been bestowed upon
me fcv my fellow citizens.
The pas' and the future alike in
stinctivelv arise before me, the one
with its work finished, its history
written: the other with its unknown
tasks, with its welfare in our keeping.
In the retrospect I see much for which
I am deeply grateful, much mat 1 can
never forget Especially true is this
when I remember the loyal support accorded
me !>y the people of, our State in
my endeavor to merit their confidence
by advancing, as best I could, the highest
interests of our commonwealth. To
feel that those to whom one is alone
responsible should set upon him the
seal of their approval by such a reelection
as was mine, is Indeed a reward
than which there is none greater
to strive for. If I have rendered any
service to iny State, if I have served
my people in some measure as I hoped
to serve them. If Indeed I have kept
the faith, this has only been possible
because you. my countrymen, gave me
your encouragement and your help.
ITnto you. then, the credit is due. and
to you this day I acknowledge my debt
of rratltude.
The future Is fraught with even
greater import. Its duties must be
met. lie problems must be faced, its
difficulties must be overcome. In
these are Included for us. gentlemen,
of the genera] assembly, individual responsibilities
which should neither be
evaded nor disregarded. Yon are sent
here by the soverign people and you
*? 'vlth vnn
are senl HJ. nerYitc. n icon. - v? j
alone to measure up to your great responsibilities
and I believe that you
will not fall to do ao. The highest
duties of civilization devolve upon you.
for to you is entrusted the sacred duty
of framiftj and enacting laws which
shall govern an enlightened people.
Tbe future welfare and'the continued
prosperity of our State will be assured
if your deliberations are characterized
by the "spirit of wisdom and understanding.
the spirit of counsel and
right, the spirit of knowledge and of
the fear of the Lord."
In tbe oath which I have Just taken
T have obligated myself to uphold and
enforce tht laws of our' State. This I
shall endenvor to do with full regard
to the r'ght of all our citizens;
? with jealous care for the fair name
and the unsullied reputation of South
Carolina; with faithful effort to maintain
the dignity and honor of our
commonwealth; with hope and confidence
In all" because of our glorious
past. In the discharge of my duties
as governor I shall expect?and I feel
that I shall receive?the continued cooperation
una assistance, not only of
the members of your body, but also of
nAAnla A# Ailr Qfoto
IDt? i<tw-au luug |^v|/iv vt wu* k;vw?v.
In my annual message recently sent
to your honorable body I called attewtion.
In as brief detail as possible, to
the condition of our various State departments.
and made therein such rr:ommendations
as I deemed wise avd
expedient. You are now fairly* launched
upon your labors and I shall make
wo further mention of: these matters
trusting that what I have already said
f onreming them hag had your careful
attention. I am deeply interested in
all that shall merit and receive your
consideration and I will deem it both
n privilege and a pleasure to assist you
In any war that lies in my power.
You are making laws for a growing
and prosperous State. The unrivalled
natural advantages of Sooth Carolina
its great undeveloped resources, its
wonderful industrial development?all
of these are attracting to us. more
then ever before, thp attention of the
outside world. In addition to these at
1 Tactions and advantages. vim us i?uor
and capita; are not in conflict, but tormther
are working in harmony for
the upbuilding of our State. This is a
T.lessing whic: is denied to many States
nnd we el.ould neglect no means to
promote its continuant j. From every
standpoint with increasing growth and
influence, the future of our State is
brighter than ever before in its history.
To properly meet these growing demands.
so rich with promise, merits
our united aet'on and our utmost endeavor.
Difficulties must be overcome
to achieve *he ends desired, but this
should neT :e us to stronger and more
determined effort. Unnecessary legis/
tatfon is unwise legislation and unwise
>-J v legislation hinders and retards the advancement
and progress of a people.
Fewer laws upon our statute books and
th^ir better enforcement, will undoubtedly
brine improved conditions generally
and "bis would then be accomfdished
with less friction. A law should
not. onlv be necessary, but it should
i-e capable of enforcement because, if
disregarded, this leadB to the disregard
of a]] lawn, thus striking directly at
the very foundations of government.
It is your providence to direct the expenditure
of the funds collected from
the people and this should always be
done with regard for proper economy.
In your official capacity you should
always exercise the same Judgment and
foresight that you do in your private
business, counting the cost but never
losing sight of the object to be
attained. Economy in public?as in
private affairs?means doing what is
necessary, what the great needs of the
State require, a growing and progressive
State necessarily means increasing
expense in the conduct of its government
and if the expenditures are
wisely made, we can. with confidence,
look for greater results.
I have briefly given you some of the
thoughts that stir you on this occasion,
deeming it unnecessary to add to what
1 have already presented for your consideration
in my annual message. We
are here, commissioned by the people to
work for the best interests of South
Carolina. We can have no higher priv
ilcsre and should strive to prove uuiselves
worthy of their trust by meas'
ri"v nn <o our resnonslbilities. I have
made reference more than once to the
' "no- on l 'h? duties which are ours,
but the full measure of success can
never crown our oflorts unless we have
in all **e do the co-operation of the
people.
I have tried to express to you some
of my feelings upon assuming, for the
second time, the office of chief magistrate
of South Carolina. In'maintaining
the honor, the integrity and the
dignity of their State. South Carolinians
have ever done their full duty,
and it is this which has done so much
to make the glorious history of our
State. Our people have never been
wanting in the past and they can be
safely trusted for the future.
Let us. then, all strive to do our part
to prove ourselves w<fthy of our heritage,
which is indeed a gr&at one.
"Be just and fear not;
Let all the ends thou aims't at be thy
country's; thy God's and truth's."
May this animate and inspire us in
all that we do. and thus faithfully striving
may we together consecrate ourselves
anew to the service of our native
State, to our own, our beloved South
Carolina.
When Gov. Heyward had concluded,
there was tremendous hapdclapping on
the floor of the house and in the gallery
likewise. When quiet had followed.
Senator Manning presented the *?eu
-1--* n<>1
icnani govcruui-wctv, twi. ?ivuu i*
Sloan, who also took the oath of office.
Accepting the gavel from the
presiding officer. Lieut. Gov. Sloan announced
that the Governor and his
escort would retire. The joint assembly
was then dissolved and the senators
returned to their chamber.
Heavy Loss by Fire.
Norfolk. Va.. Special. ? Almost a
score of buildings were destroyed or i
seriously damaged by the fire which
started in C, R. Nash's ice warehouse,
on Queen street. Portsmouth, early
Sunday morning. The loss is placed
in the neighborhood of $50,000. But '
for the heroic work of 250 United i
States marines, sent by Admiral Har- i
rington from the navy yard with a yard '
fire engine, together with assistance 1
rendered by a Norfolk engine company,
the entire business section of the city 1
would have been swept away. The
fire started at 1.30 o'clock, and was 1
not controlled until 4 o'clock. (
WHAT LAWYER DIDNT KNOW.
Or His Speech Might Not Have Been
Quite So Pathetic.
A story with pathetic interest is told j
by Lord Brampton is connection with i
a man whom he defended. The man i
was charged with wife murder, and 1
his two children were in court, dressed
in black and sobbing violently. A
verdict was given in the prisoner's
favor. But the interest in the case
did not endjhere. ;
"On the same evening," writes Lord j
Brampton, "I was dining at the coun- i
try house of a Mr. Hardcastle, and I
near me sat an old inhabitant of the
village where the tragedy had been !
committed.
" 'You made a touching speech, Mr.
Hawkins,' said the old Inhabitant. j
" 'Well,' I answered, 'it was the best
I oould do pnder the circumstances.'
" 'Yes,' he said, 'but I don't think ?
you would have painted the little
home in such glowing colors If you j
had seen what I saw last week when
I was driving past the cottage. No,
no; I think you would have toned 1
down a bit.'
"'What was lt?'.I asked.
" 'Why,' said the old inhabitant, 'the
~ ~ * ** " * %- * *
little children vdo sooDea ?u uwcuh;
In court this morning and to whom
you made such pathetic reference <
were playing on an ash heap near
their cottage, and they had a poor
cat with a string round its neck,
swinging backward and forward, and (
as they did .so they sang: ,
"' "This is the way poor daddy will t
go.
?. "This is the way poor daddy will
go."
" 'Such, Mr. Hawkins, was their ex
* ?_# ??_ t anrlnn dsllv mftll. i
ceasive grid. ?i.vuuuu ?.../ ?
i
The Well to Do Brother.
Frank Ver Beck, the Illustrator, has
a brother who is a very successful
business man. Among a party of visitors
to Mr. Ver Beck's studio, one
day recently, was a lady who met him j
for the first time. In the course of
the conversation one of the callers
made a reference to this brother. 1
' Some friends of mine." observed
the lady, "know your brother. 1 believe
he is very well to do, is he
not?"
"On the contrary," replied Mr. Ver
Beck sadly, "he is very hard to do. I
asked him to lend me $5 last week,
and he had the impertinence to sav
that when I returned the five I borrowed
last summer perhaps ho would
hink about letting me have this o*?? "
-Saturday Evening Post.
The klngliest thing in this world is
simple kindness.
LEGISLATIVE PtOCEEDINGS
Th#*House and Senate Getting Down
to Solid Work.
The University Bill.
The first and only matter discussed
by the House of Representatives was
a South Carolina University bill. Action
was not taken, as the election of
judges, etc.. interferred.
Mr. Morgan, chairman of the committee
on education, favored the bill,
even if the change secured no additional
money.
Mr. Banks, of Orangeburg, opposed
spending any more money on higher
(.rttiffltinn
Mr. Brantlv, of Orangeburg, declared
this to be a step in the right
direction. In eloquent terms he spoke
of the work already done by the college.
The bill carries no appropriation.
He called attention to the discrepancy
in the amount paid to Clem
son and to the South Carolina college,
and yet the South Carolina college,
with its megre appropriation, is even
now doing good work. The sons of
this State are forced to go away for
university education. The proposed
step is necessary. The alumni are
raising an endowment fund. The
friends of the college all appeal for
this new condition. The university in
Columbia would in no wise Interfere
with other state colleges.
Mr. DeVore opposed the bill. Is the
State of South Carolina able to undertake
to increase its appropriations to
the State institutions. He would oppose
giving any more money to State
colleges nntil the State can give something
to the public schools of the
State.
Mr. Banks again opposed the bill.
He Is not opposed to higher education
and would not strike a blow at the
institution which has done so much for
South Carolina, but he wishes to repre
sent the people of South Carolina, who
are doing their best for these institutions.
We are confronted by a serious
financial condition. He cited the figures
by the comptroller general to
show that the appropriations have
exceeded the income by $365,000 in 10
years.
Mr. Pittman, of Lee county, favored
the bill. He had come here from
North Carolina, and having felt the
need of additional education, had looked
to the South Carolina college and
he fount that there were no elective
courses, such as may be found in
other States. He favored equalized
things. In reply to Mr. Banks, he said
that he is in favor of giving to South
Carolina some of the Clemson funds in
years to come.
A number of other good speeches
were made by members.
Just previous to adjournment Senator
Manning sent In an amendment to
Senator Ray&or's dispensary bill which
is still on the calendar as a special
order Senator Manning's amendment
Is practically a substitute bill and
proviues that three members of the
board of directors shall be appointed
Kthe governor to serve one year.
.e salary is $1,500, with bond for $10000.
They shall not be candidates for
any other office and shall not begin
their terms of office untill the terms
of the present members have expired.
A dispensary commission shall be
elected by the general assembly for a
term of two years. The commissioner
may be suspended by the governor.
who shall report this suspension
to the general assembly on the first
day of its session, and that body may
If it wishes, remove the commissioner
and elect a successor.
Thirty days after the first of March
the board of directors shall advertise
for bids in two daily newspapers in
the state and one outside. The bids
and samples shall be sent in boxes
each in a separate box wit hno distinguishing
mark on the outside to
the state treasurer. The state treasurer
shall open the box. take out the
bottle (which must also be without
distinguished mark and or a special
kind authorized by the directors) and
number it. He shall also copy this
number in a book and wfth it a statement
of the bid, which must also be
recorded by number. The, numbers
on the bottles and tneir accompanying
bids are the same.
The board of directors thus would'
not know who submits the bids and
accompanying samples, as the identification
is in the State treasurer's
book. After making the ' award by
examining the sample and agreeing if
the price is satisfactory, they shall
announce to the State treasurer the
number of the bid which has been selected.
He shall then open his book,
and the name of the firm and announce
the award. No bids solicited by agent3
drummers or sample, except as provided
will be considered.
Quarterly reports will be made and
the governor shau appoint two expert
accountants not later than December
15th every year to go through
the books.
If the State treasurer makes public
the name of bidders before the proper
time he is fined between $100 and $2,000
or imprisonment of one month to
a year. Any firm soliciting otherwise
than provided shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be fined not
less than $1,000 or inmprisoned not
less than six months.
If any dispenser or clerk violates
any provisons of the dispensary law
he shall on the first offense forfeit his
salary for one month and on the second
be discharged. The grand jury
will keep watchful eyes on the county
dispensers and their employes and institute
action against them if necessary.
The bill also provides a fine of $500
for anv disDencer who 3ells without
written request or to miners, drunken
men or persons who are in the habit
of becoming intoxicated.
Friday in House and Senate.
In the House Friday J9 new bills
were introduced, running up the total
to 411. The committees showed that
they are working in the afternoons
and at night by turning in reports on
40 bills.
Among the new bills of note were
the following:
Mr. DeVore?To amend the act placing
telephone lines under the jurisdiction
of the railroad commission.
By Mr. Sellers?To rmend the law
relating to license paid the State by
insurance companies.
By Mr. Prince, by consent of the
House?A bill to change the name of
Williamston Female College at Creese
wood to Lander College..
There was a favorable report op Mr.
Nash's bill to provide for a board of
pardons; on Mr. McFaddin's concealed
weapon bill. An unfavorable
report on Captain Sellers' bill to
amend constitution so as to extend
term of representatives to four years,
and on Mr. Beamguard's bill to provide
for teaching of agriculture in
public schools.
v The House yesterday passed Maj.
Haskells bill to establish a State armory.
The bill provides for an appropriation
of $6,000 to erect the building
in Columbia. Mai. Haskell explained
mai me Adjutant uenerai nad recommended
it In his report and the House
had passed the bill a year ago, but
it did not have an opportunity to get
third reading, as the session was drawing
to a close. Mr. Haskell explained
the expense incident to renting a State
aimory in this city. The Federal government
requires military property to
ho kept in proper condition. By building
an armory the property can be
stored where it will not mould. The
saving of rent will pay for the building
in ten year3.
Capt. J. G. Richards also favored
the bill. The Federal government
will withdraw from this State the annual
appropriations unless the property
is protected.
Mr. Beamguard opposed the bill on
the ground that $6,000 would be inadequate.
That amount would not
build an armory in keeping with the
dignity of the State. It would require
$2,000 to purchase a lot. me State
is not able at this time to\ulld an
armory in keeping with the a^^nds.
Col. Mo3 s favored the bill. Pre has
been informed that the armory can be
built at the intersection of streets, so
that no money need be expended for a
lot. He has been informed further
that two Columbia military companies
would rent the upper stories. He
would oppose the erection of a small
building on the State House grounds.
It would be economy to put up a
building to protect government property.
The State should own its own
building to store its arsenal suDDlies.
Col. W. W. Bruce, who had been
connected witn the militia department
for four years, favored the bill. The
department needs a place in which
to Etore supplies.
The vote was 60 to 15 in favor of the
passage of the bill. This was clinched
on motion of Col. D. O. Herbert.
The House had accepted the committee
amendment prohibiting building on
State House grounds.
While the senate did little of Interest
Friday, a good deal of hard work was
transacted, for the entire calendar of
over nine pages was gone through
with. Among the bills which passed to
third*reading were none of extreme interest.
Senator Marshall's historical
commission bill was sent to the house.
Compulsory education was not discussed
although Senator C. L. Blease
submitted an amendment that persons
sending ' their children to piivate
schools or having them taught at home
should be exempted.
It was a question of constitutionality
that was brought up when Senator
Douglass' bill to allow Union to have
a town auditor came up for debate.
The argument was made that this was
special legislation.
There was an extended debate on
Mr. Ardrey's house bill to prohibit trespass.
The bill provided that any one
hunting, Ashing, trapping, netting,
gathering fruit, vegetables, herbs or
cutting timber on the lands of another
without consent shall be Aned between
$5 and $20 or imprisoned between 10
and 30 days.
The bill docs away with notice and
makes any one wishing to hunt Arst
gain permission. There were a numlier
of amendments of local character.
. COLLEGE NOTES.
Two new scholarships hare been
founded at Barnard.
Work on the Princeton lake, given by
Andrew Carnegie, has been started.
At the last meeting of the New York.
City College Club, hazing was discussed.
The seniors of Columbia have selected
their committee of arrangements for
the class dinner.
Berlin University has more students
than any other university in the world,
7774 at present attending lectures.
The Garrett Oriental manuscript catalogue
prepared by Dr. Enno Littmann,
of Princton, was printed in Germany
last summer.
Because of the lack of space ju niors
and seniors at Brown University will
this year be excused from required
work in the gymnasium.
The office of university bursar has
been created by the council of New
York University, and Frank Andrew
Fall. M. A., is the lirst incumbent.
The coming summer session of Columbia
University will be participated
in by-.'tve professors and fourteen other
officers of instruction of Teachers' College.
.
The Wharton School of Finance and
Economy of the University of Pennsylvania,
in answer to many dc hands for
a course of lectures in Insurance, has
inaugurated such a course.
The children of the late Alfred C.
Barnes, a former trustee, have present
cd a fund of $r>000, to be us' * in maintaining
and enlarging the I eal refold
library in Barnes E at Cornell.
The Yak ^ological Se nary is
preparing for . '"renee t ew Haven
early next .. nection
with the Hartford a. eological
seminaries, to cons. -ts related
to the claims ana lities
f the ministry*.
Effective Fish Lure.
Nick Ogelvie, a Rangeley guide, ax.
Hall Grant were at Suptic Pond. Me.,
Ashing the other day and when they
got ready to cast they found that they
were not so well supplied with flics
as they ought to have been. A bright
thought struck Nick and he took oil
his artificial fly watch charm, broke
the glas3. tied the fly on and began
casting. The trout came in swarm?
and he bad groat sport.
PAllFPnnmiPi
Occurrences ef Interest In Various
' , Parte of the State.
Geneal Cotton Market.
Middling.
Galveston, quiet 6'ffc
New Orleans, easy 6%
Mobile, quiet 6V4
Savannah, steady 6%
Charleston, steady ....6%
Baltimore, nominal 7%
New York, quiet 7.00
Boston, quiet ...*. 7.00
Philadelphia, quiet 7.25
Houston, easy 6%
Augusta, steady 6%
Memphis, steady 6 13-16
St. Louis, steady 6%
Louisville, firm 7.00
Charlotte Cotton Market.
These figures represent prices paid
to wagons:
Strict good middling 7?4
Good middling 7%
Strict middling 7
Middling 7
Tinges 6 to 7
Stains 5 to 6
South Carolina Items.
George Thomas, a negro wanted in
Columbia for murder, was arrested in
Savannah a few days ago. The Savannah
authorities, knowing that Thomas
was "wanted," notified Chief Daly, oJ
Columbia, of the arrest. The chlm,
having no funds provided for suchmn
expense turned the matter over to the
sherifT, who sent to Savannah for the
prisoner. * About two years ago Thomas
and a number of his cohorts were
indulging in a carousal in a disreputable
resort known as "Helfer"s Pen,"
in Columbia. This place is in the
centre of the block bounded by Gerv&is,
Gadsden, Senate and Lincoln
streets. During the carousal Thompson
killed another negro called the
"Savannah Kid." He immediately
fled and Policeman Scott pursued him
through dark alleys and over hack
fer.ces for several miles, but he escaped
and has not been heard of since
until his arrest in Savennah.
I
Suit has been seldom brought
against the city of Columbia, but the
case of Baynes vs. the Clt yof Columbia,
which is now being tried at the
United States court, is one of great
interest. Mrs. Gertrude Baynes, of
Virginia, it is alleged, received serious
injuries on April 8, 1903, and demands
325,000 damages. It is alleged that
about dark on the day named Mrs.
Baynes was returning to her boarding
place or*' Plain street, in Columbia,
and soon after turning the corner at
Main street she stepped upon a loose
brick in a drain across the sidewalk.
She was thrown violently forward on
her face and sustained serious injuries,
it is alleged. The testimony of
her physicians. Dr. Mary R. Baker and
Dr. J. H. Mcintosh, added greatly to
the plaintiff's case. The selection of
the jury Wednesday consumed much
time and the evidence continued
throughout the day.
A special to the State from Rock
Uf 11 A V/x?IKU aa^l^an* Kan.
iliii ooj o. rk uui i iwjo
pened in the Selwood section Saturday.
It seems that a shooting mutch
"had'been laid. This was over and the
older folks had left their guns lying
or standing promiscuously around.
While no one was paying particular
attention, some boys began "playing
war" with the empty (?) guns. Unfortunately,
one in the hands of Ro-?
land Lowman, about 12 years old. was
not empty until it had been discharged
into the neck of little"Pet" Harmon,
who was still younger. The little fellow
died instantly, 'the former is the
son of Mr. Levi Lowman, and the latter
of Mr. Henry Harmon. He and
his wife were away at Lexington when
their little boy was killed. The affair
has cast a gloom over the whole conw
munity.
Judge Purdy has signed an order
granting bait in the sum of fl,000 to
W. B. Rowell, the dispensary constable
who killed Jos. O. Blount in Florence
last month. Rowell was represented
by J. W. Ragviale and Walter
H. Wells, of Florence, and Solicitor
Wilson resisted the motion. No new
! evidence was introduced at the hearing.
the motion being based on testimony
taken at the Inquest.
The dispensary constables seized 44
half pints of "King's Choice" corn
whisltey Saturday afternoon in Charleston
near Willie Sims' negro pool
room and store. Sims' place has several
times been raided and nearly every
time blind tiger booze has been
found. It was in this pool room that
"Red Bill," the negro who shot at
ladies on the street from a passing
car, claimed to be working when the
shooting occurred.
Three white men, Oscar Lewis, Waiter
Edwards and Butler White, have
been lodged in Jail in Anderson on
the charge of assaulting the county
cbaingang guards near one of the cotton
mills Saturday night. Lewis was
captured at the time, but the other two
men escaped and were caught Tuesday.
Mabel, the four-year-old daughter of
Mr. J. L. Sanders, a member of the
v AOIPWUIA nolloo fnvoo QnrHav
1 Ul n T KIC J/WilW &VI u >vvt
night about 10 o'clock from effects of
burns received about 4 P. M. She
and several other children were playing
in a room where there was an
open fire. No adult ff&n present. Her
clothing was burned entirely off.
Mr. S. F. Clinton, of Edgemoore,
Chester county, had the misfortune a
"">w days ago to lose by fire his barn
tables with one horse, two mules
most his entire crop of corn.
O. nre not known; it occurred
at 4 the morning.
In the -?f <" "ral Sessions at
Greenville _ hn B. Waldrop
was found guilty ^^murder of Samuel
Maddox, the ,ury recommending
mercy. Waldrop s a well known farmer.
( ,
oiled Hoed la KmImIv.
JIOJC HE oiled road wfekH a pea
HI' | gressive county adnrinfatia
0^0 tion, taking advantage AC
3( JR a generous offer from tha
I S<OW constructors, baa introdnceil'
to tlie blue grass is an importation Clean
the west. The method had its inception
and the process has been perfect**
In California, other States looking am
with keen interest and in experiment*
on small scale, profiting.
While application of the western idea
to macadamized roads is not new, thiols
the pioneer trial in the limestonw
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boasts. What, therefore, hat the appearance
of a thorough success mesas
much to Kentucky and the country.
After considerable expenses an* *
preparation, machinery costing gSOft Laving
to be bought, the Home Construction
Company undertook the experiment
October 15. Ragland oil, obtained
from the Licking Valley Oil Jfc
Gas Company, which appears Is bare
the union of properties necessary fca
the perfect road oil, was used. A mil*
f and a half on tt reconstruction part
of the Newtown pike was treated, heginning
one mile from the limita. ML
White's oiler, similar in many respect*
to a street sprinkler, spread the crude*
oil, over which sand was spread to *
depth of half an inch..
Last week one of the big rollers of
the company was passed over 1L I*
the time intervening between laying;
and rolling, the lighter oils had evaporated
and the sand and penetrate*
limestone had set to an asphalt coot*
the effect of the roller being still further
to compress and smooth the surface.
Despite several disadvantage*
of which inability to beat the eil an*
the cool season were chief, the result*
are probably all that could be hope*
for. Waterproof, dustless and elastic^
the road has also been made more durable.
This last feature of the process
the discovery of which was incidental
to the original use of oil as a dust
layer, has brought it to the attestio*
of the entire country. In the vest the
first treatment of oil is charged to that
construction account, and after that
the cost is much less than keeping at
road sprinkled. After the third year
it is unnecessary to nse the oil except
for patching, and it is calculated that
a well-oiled road will remain dnstlea*
and waterproof for ten years or Inagar.
The saving in repairing alone trill h*
large, the added comfort being iaefc*
dental.
About 4000 gallons cf oil and a thousand
bushels of sand were required a*
the mile which furnishes the test. Th*
oil cost 02 cents per barrel. The isai
had been reconstructed two years *X"W
and Is a type of the fifty-twa alhs
around Lexington which the Hoaa*
Construction Company is remarking.
If the county finds It advisable to oflk
all of the reconstructed pike the gnalt
of perfection will have been doaelx
approached.
On the basis of a mile the cost a?
oiling the Newtown pike, exclusive '
of machinery, was $244.
In future work the oil will be heated.
This will give It greater penetrativar
power. Warmer weather will be^choa
en. To remove any inconvenience tai
travel only one side of the pike wQl bar
oiled at a time, and the sand will bai
spread immediately. About four day*
later this side will be in fit conditio*
for travel, and the other may be oiled.
Additional machinery also may facilitate
the work.?Lexington (Kjj'Beaald.
The Six Greet Folate.
The sreat oolnts to be noted, la erdear
to secure promptly a highway system*
which will answer the requirements
for comfortable and economical iatercouuty
and interstate vehicular trafllq
are:
First The greatest possible mflrags
of earth roads shall be treated so am
to render them available for the greatest
period of time during each year.
Second. When old roads are to bei
Improved by macadamising extreme*
care should be taken in the preparation
of the preliminary estimate lest
confiding investors w'aste their aaity,
or would-be investors be frightened away.
Third. The preliminary estimate aad
design for aii Improved road system
should contemplate the cxpenditore oC
no dollar that is not absolutely accessary
to the placing on the partlcaiar
mile of highway where It la expended
a substantial road improvement, adapts
ed to subsoil conditions which prevalfr
on that mile of road.
Fourth. Good road advocates sheold
persistently agitate the question of Na^
tioual aid for highway construction.
Fifth. The legislative bodies of tbs
various States not as yet co-operatinc
should be persistently appealed to nntif
all have agreed to loan the credit at
those States, in order to wipe out the
discredit of their present highways.
Sixth. The boards of supervisors Is .
counties should be urged to sapptement
the work of tbeir States by ths
sale of long term bonds, from the proceeds
of which would come the rasd
funds. %
Do this, and the vrroy of good roads
people, once so small, will swell so as
to number in its rank all public spirited
Americans, and the day will not befar
distant when the people of ttii?
la.id will be as likely to leave their
important roads without smooth water-*tigbt
roofs as they will be to live he:
honses which are equally unprotected*
?Good Roads Magazine.
A British scout ship just launched aC
Newcastle was named the Attenlivek
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