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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1905)
THE. MORNING ASTORIAX ASTORIA' ORKGON. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, ,905. TOPIC IS ROADS (Continued from Page 1.) assurred that the eed of knowledge which they row shall fll on fallow ground, m that it may bear fruit abundantly, with your approval, there fore, I have given them, in your name, this welcome." The felicitation were continued by President C V. Allen of the Board of Trade and by R. J. Holme, president or the Manufacturers' Association of the Pacific Northwest. President Moore then addressed the convention aa its official head. Mn Moore's remarks were brief and to the point and contained much of interest. He reviewed the work of the association during the time of his official connec tion with it and dwelt upon the amount ! of work accomplished. He pictured the i ,, $34. 000,000 has been raised bv erusade of the Good Roads train on it j Knd issues and direct taxation in the pilgrimage across the continent, and Lutes and counties traversed by the told of the good work that had been IHnois Central and the Southern Rail none m that way. way systems, and is being expended in ine speaker emphasized the necessity permanent road construction in the proper has constructed no object-lesson roads. It inaugurated a special-cat campaign over the Frisco system, M K. & T., Burlington, Northern Pacific Northwestern, Inion Pacific, Oregon Short Line, and the Oregon Railway A Navigation Company's system These were all under the personal di rection and supervision of President W, H. Moore. Some 4) Good Roads Associations hare been formed during the year Conventions have been held in Missouri Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, I'tah, Idaho Washington and Oregon. In connection .With this work, it is important to know something of the effect of these campaigns. Ritport gathered through the association oftice and by the indus trial department of the several rail roads show a great impetus given to public roadbuilding in the portions of the country where these campaigns have been carried on. It is shown that of carrying on the work and expressed the hope that Congressional aid of the 'kind that will yield certain results will be forthcoming. He advocated support of the Brownslow-Latimer bill now In states and counties traversed bv these two great railways. Following the work of this associa tion. manv of the counties and dis tricts of the other states in which these fore the National House of Representa- J campaigns have been conducted have tives, which will provide a fund of $24, 000,000 for the development of good road. He declared that the Good Roads movement is one destined to sweep the land as its importance become more entered actively upon permanent road construction. It has been impossible vvith the means at hand, and data, to get the amount of mileage of new roads, or of the amount of monevs grtneraly realized, and predicted that j raisea anJ bejng expended. It can lie nothing can rise to curb its ultimate triumph and an industrial necessity. Mr. Moore was followed by A. S.j.nd turnpikes has there been so much safely stated, however, that never be fore since the davs of National roads Mann, of Florida, vice-president of the association, who expressed optimistic sentiment relative to the success of the great National movement. Like the pre ceding speaker Mr. Mann dwelt upon the necessity of good roads as an adjunct to the development of the resources of the nation. Following Mr. Mann's speach, Colonel R. W. Richardson, Secretary of the As sociation, submitted his annual report, and President Moore appointed the Cre dentials Committee . Secretary Rich ardson's report follows: j Secretary R, W. Richardson's report was then read, following a brief histo ry of the motives that led to the asso ciation's organization and of the work accomplished at previous conventions the report said: ' active roadbuilding accomplished in the United States as in the past few years, Much practical and scientific knowU edge of the modern art of road making and of the use of proper material and machinery has been presented through these meetings, and with the aid of throughout the country for this neces sary public improvement. This association has maintained as one of its leading policies the estab lishment in the minds of the people that a permanent system of public roads is primarily the most necessary of all other internal public improvements; that road affairs should not be left exclusively to the rural districts, and the burden of their cost and mainten ance imposed upon them. The public roads are integral parts of the- trans During the past year the association ' portation systems of the country, BY SPECIA QUES From out of town patrons who were not able to get here in time for our Matchless Undermuslin Sale We will continue our sale ONE DAY LONGER. Today Your Last Opportunity. The same prices will prevail that have prevailed Tuesday and Wednesday. If you have not attended come today and get acquainted: It is positively your last opportunity to procure such bargains. THE FOARD & STOKES GO. Astoria's Greatest Store. therefore aiv intimately related to our commercial, industrial agricultural and social development and progrv Recognizing this, we have appealed for state departments for roads, undo competent direction and supervision s also for the principle of state aid under which the state, by general appropria tion, pays a portion of ths cost of building the principal highways, thus lightening the burden upon the few distributing the cost, and placing public road affairs under intelligent supervise ion. Much atention has been given to this phase of the subject, and several of the - states, within this year, have provided Highway Commissions, ana made liberal appropriation for the support of their work. Notable among these state are Maine, New Hampshire, Hinois, Iowa, and Washington. Many of the other states have taken ad vanced steps in the line of modern teg islation. looking to the use of convict and county prison labor in roadbuild ing and in the preparation of road ma terial for distribution to the several counties and districts. Many have also enacted that road taxes, or at least a portion, shall be equally levied on all property, ami further, that the labor system be abandoned, and all such taxes be collected in cash, and expend ed under expert engineering direction character and devoted to the special direct means of revenue, and pays no dividends, ha depended on voluntary mea'ns to provide for carying on the work. There i a healthy, substantial and widespread sentiment in favor of a permanent system of public roads in this country, including state and coun try roads connecting the cities and towns and rural districts. The association ha stood for the principle of National aid for the build ing of permanent postal and inter-stau roads and National trunk line highways. There is a growing and favorable sen timent for this principle. There are now tending in the Congress of the United States measures providing for substantial aid to the states in the estab lishment of a uniform system of per manent surfaced public roads, commen surate with the needs and demands of this great country While, the association has favored these general measures, it has by no means neglected to emphasize the duty of the counties and local districts to systematize their method of managing road affairs by apportioning their taxes upon all property to secure the means in cash, apply modern methods and appliances in construction, in order that the best results may be obtained by aligning, grading, crowning and draining of the earth roads, and to begin a system of permanent roads by surfacing as many miles as possible each year, that this system may be extendeu throughout their counties and districts. It has been my pleasant and personal duty to have had in charge all tne de tails in the promotion of this, the fifth annual National good roads convention. I wish to especially thank the president and management of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, the offi cials and members of the Portland Commercial Club, the Portland Cham ber of Commerce, the Portland Board of Trade, the Manufactrers' Association, the County Judge, the road officials of Multnomah County, the Governor ot the Stat, the Mayor of Portland, the officers of the State Good Roads Asso ciation, the Oregon Development League; and lastly and most heartily that human dynamo of energy and ability, Tom Richardson, manager of the Commercial Club, with whom I have been most closely associated in this work, for the loyal support and co-operation, and the many favors and honors extended to me by all. During the past three years I have held the position of special agent in the office of Public Road Inquiries In the Department of Agriculture of the Government, tendered by the Hon, Mar tin Dodge, director. In the performance of the duties of that office I have arranged for and directed the construction of some 15 or more object lesson roads, and have the very pleasing satisfaction of knowing from direct reports that each and every one of them have proved most satisfactory, and have been the initiative for ex tending permanent road improvements in the several localities where located Under former regulations in the Gov ernment Road Division, there were four special agents provided for different sect ions of the country. Mr. James W. Abbott represented the Rocky Moun tain and Pacific Coast division. It has been my good fortune to be asso ciated with him in much of the good work in the Pacific Northwest. I re gret to say that with the beginning of the new fiscal year, July I, under new rules adopted by the lnt Congress" for the direction of the Government Road Division, the Hon. Martin Dodge and the four special agents, will be retired and the work placed under department head. I wish to take advantage of ID A TOKE EL Keeps a Dressy Shop for Dressy Men. The hen is shrewd. She has just completed an egg and she is cackling like blue blazes. She cackles to let all creation know that she is in business. Just now we are cackling about the good clothing we can give you for the medium price of $17.50 A SUIT. STOKES Hendressers. TWO PIECE SUITS We are showing the kind that has the touch of distinction about them that make the wetrer feel well dressed. See what we can do for $10.00 STOKES Mendressers. If not get an introduction. We sell everything in the way of stylish clothing and we can please the taste of the most fastidious dresser. The price we charge for suits, and the good quality we sell, is an education in economy. $10.00 to $3000 STOKES Mendressers. this occasion to express my thank to Director Dodge, Mr. Abbott, Mr. F.I dridge, Mr. Page, and others with whom I have been associated in the Government part of the road work. for their confidence, favors snd never- failing friendship they have always shown to me. With the close of this convention our future duties may drift us far apart into other channels. I want to assure them, together with all connected with that division and the association, that NEWPORT IS IN TOW OF STEAMER PASADENA Potting Back to Saa Francisco For R-palr. J t5he FOURTH 0 JULY is a season of happy momenta for young and old. Join the throng with your children, after buying some of the , Setsonable Garments which we announce for this week. FOR LADIES We offer some splendid values in SHIRT WAISTS. Fronts trimmed with embroidery. Prices range from 90c to 1 3. 00. Special Offering OF JAPANESE SILK SHIRT WAISTS la black and white. They are regular $2.00 value. For this week, Special at f 1.75. WHITE PIQUE SKIRTS 1 1. 73 to I3.50. WASH SUITS In Lawns, Madras and Linens, 95c to l4-o. OUS MILLINERY DEPARTMENT wntains some excellent bargains. Style are up-to-date. Whit Trimmed Htti, White Duck Hats, Whit All Over Embroidery Hat. For the Boys BOYS' SUIIS I1.15 to 14.00. B0YS CAPS of every kind. BOYS' SHOES, the best in quality at tne lowest prices, You may well be proud of the Fourth of July, if you fitted your self out at our store for the occasion. t5ie BEEtxJHlVB on the tablet of my heart, inscriM in letter of love will always be pre served the sacred and always pleasant memories of our association. It is my determination, after mature consideration, not to tand for re election a secretary of the association. " I do this in goo dwill and with the best ' Steamer South lUy, Captain Ander. wishe for the continued sun-ess of the arrived in at II o'clock last night work. In retiring I wish to express and reported passing the steam schooner my sincere thank for all the aubstun- N'p"rt. off Cape Mendocino, Cal., In tial support, encouragement, kindness ow of the steamer Pasadena, bound! and courtesies that I have re- The Newport was due to arrlv ceived during the time devoted to here some time ago, but met with such this cause. I kno wthat mv friends accident, eight day were required in are legion throughout the Lnlted whl,h to " ' 'ighteen hour run States, and I wish to live in grateful Eureka and necessitated the New- remembrance of each and every one of port's return to Hun Francisco where them. I desire to express my gratl- h "paired. f tude to the officer, member and j ciates in the association, and of tin, THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL. 1 Government division, for the many Mnlntiiliis unexcelled service from th pleasant days and achievements we west to the east and south. Making have shared during the past rive years r'o connections wllh train of all in this great work; and with whatever transcontinental line, passengers are- failures may I attributed to me. 1 vn tMr cno,c of roulM Chicago. ..ti , , , Louisville, Memphis and New Orleans, leave you, at the close of this term, , ' ., , . : ' ' , , . , , , nl through these point to the far conscious that I have always given the fa( the cause my best endeavor for Its p'ron(.tlvt traveler desiring Infor- success," mat Ion na ) the lowest rafs and best Senator Martin Dodge took for his routes are Invited to correspond with) theme "Government Cooration," and the following representative: described the work accomplished, not n- TRUMBULL, Commercial Agent, onlv bv the I'nited States oovernment ' ln,ra 'oruana. ure. In it. ,.,..1 i...iuin i.. i. C LIND8ET, Trav. Pasaenf "r Agent, wealth and by communities. The fu ture of the country, he averred de pended upon good rouds very materially, giving as an antithesis, the retrograde progress made in countries, where the necessity of well-maintained public highways was not Intelligently appre- 142 Third St., Portland, Ore. a'L R THOMPSON. Paa. gr. Agen Coleman Building. Seaf-la, Wash. , Hugs Taik It wa a huge task to undertake the cure of such a bad case of kidney di sease as that of C, F. Collier, of Chero- cmi. ,..e enu w.e assocmuon nopen kP) , f ,mt KWUk mu,ft di(, u to attain, he thought, would come as writ4H: .My ki,nPyg wpre M f g0M result of government co o,,cration. 1 anM t lt on a cha,r whhogt , ( cushion; and suffered from dreadful TENOR SOLOIST IN CITY. ) backache, hcaduchn and depression. In ' ' Klectrio Bitter, however, I found a euro- W. S. Paige, Well-Known "Knight of the n, ''X thtm w, restored to perfect Grip" Arrives. W. 8. Paige, the gentlemanly repr. sentative of Wadhams k Co., Portland, but better known by his brother, "Knights of the Grip," as the "sweet ten or soloist," of the road, arrived in the city on lust night's train, to enter a "battle royal" with hi competitors, In the grocery line, among the river communities SISTERS CALL FOR BIDS. On Plumbing and Gai Fitting for New Hospital Building. The Waters, in charge of St. Mury's hospital, have called for bids on the plumbing and gas fittings in the new structure, now in the course of erection. Plans ami specifications may 1 seen at offiee of the architect at St. Mary's hos pital.. The bids will k- oicned on July 8th. . health. I recommend the great tonic medicine to all with weak kidneys, liver or stomach. Guaranteed by C. Rogers, druggist. Price, 60 cents. HollisWr's Rocky Mountain Tea la positive, never nauseates or upset the stouiach. Cleanses and purines the en tire system. A great blessing to suf fering humanity. 35 cents, Tea or Tab lets. 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