.'If
CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC ROADS.
4XO. W. HAYI.
News and Observer.
It may be assumed that all road
work now being contemplated in
North Carolina will be executed by
convict labor, and it is sate to base
estimates of cost upon this premise.
The greatest tconcniy has been
found in convict gangs of about
fifty, say from forty to sixty. Certain
lixed expenses are incidental to each
gang and where the number is small
cost per head increases. But with
the economical number of fifty men
cost in North Carolina far feed'ng
and guarding ranges from iae. to
00c. per day per man. Thid cost
will vary under exceptional condi
tions, running as low as lac. and
as high as 40c- With labor costing
from Uoc. to 30c. per day, road work
may be estimated to cost as follows.
Grading.
This item may vary within wide
limits, depending upon the character
of the country, the care with which
locations shall have been m -.de and
the gradients' ulopted. But a safe
estimate is that it will rarely be less
than $500 per mile in the eastern
counties and rarely more than ij'CoOO
per mile in the middle counties.
When the hill countiy of thejwestern
counties shall be reached, grading
may cost anything you please. In the
smooth, loamy sections of the eastern
counties grading may run as low
as $200 per mile, but it will not te
safe to make estimate upon thit-jbasis.
About f 1,500 per mile is a reasona
ble estimate for grading a thirty-foot
road in the counties with the best
appliances available. These figures
will also include sand-clay surfacing,
if material be conveniently near.
Crushed Monr.
This item likewise varies widely
with proximity and character of
stone. In some sections of the State
field stone are used, gatnered from
the road side and open fields. I
bought these deli veied tothecrusher
with a mile haul for 50 cent per
cubic, yard.
If stone is to be ijuarned it will
cost under best conditions about 30c
per yard, of which 10c. Iwi!l be foi
convict labor and 20c. for supplies.
It will cost higher if the quarry be
peor face.or require stripping. Pro
bably 40c per cubic yard, measured
loose, is a safe figure as quarries run,
with some chance of reducing to 25c.
or 30c. Stone moved out of the
quarry and run'.through the mill will
cost 10c. and by the time it shall
be moved and spiead on the road 50c.
wiR be a cheap figure, even with
convict labor.
One mile of road having stone
spread ten feet wide will require
1,250 cubic yards approximately
measured loose, costing at 50o.,
$(i25 per mile for stone surfacing
exclusive of roliiug. o that stone
may be expected to cost not less
than $500 per mile under the most
favorable conditions and sixnild not
exceed $1,000 per miie under any
ordinary conditions. These figures
varying with proximity of material,
character of quarry and number of
convicts worked in gang .
Considering the two items f
grading and surfacing together, we
find that a road graded 30 feet wide
and metalled 10 feet wide and ti
inches deep may cost as little as $1,
000 er mile of Cnishtd road if the
work shall have been executed under
the most favorable conditions, but
run as high as $3,500 uuder un
favorable conditions. These figures
opplyirg to the middle and eastern
counties.
Summary of foregoing discussion
Do not lay out more road work
than can be well built with mouev
available.
For heavy country trade use
crushed stoue.
For light country traffic clay-sand
will eive satisfactory results.
Get thoroughly organized for the
work.
Three rules must be obsirved:
1. Best location possible.
2. Thorough drainage.
3. Surface with best material
available, applied in workmanlike
manner.
If these precept shall be followed
the results will be good: it disregard
ed there will sooner or later be dis
appointment.
Cost of outfit: Including 12 male
teams, bump wagon sciapers, slips
cart, plow, road machine, steam roll
- er, sprinkling wagon, taukand pump
harness and gears, stone mill with
engine and screen, stone hammers.
nicks, shovels, etc., about 10,000,
Whether load shall be sand clay
or crushed stone both should be loca
ted and graded alike. Road of 3 per
cent will frequently be practicable
and 5 per cent should be extieme
limitin the middle counties.
The total cost of these rods built
with convict labor will varv
eand-c lny, from $500 to $2,500: for
macadam, from $1,000 to if.i.oiM
per mile. Grading is the largest fac-
if i m ..Sv4p
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They usually want
something from
the pantry
You remember the hunger you had
Home cooking counts for much
" in the child's health; do not imperil
it with alum food by the use of poor .baking powder.
Have a delicious, pure, home-made muffin, cake or biscuit ready when they
come in. To be sure of the purity, you must use
n baches
VJDER
Royal makes a difference in your homo- difference in your health-
a difference in your cooking.
ROYAL is absolutely Pure
BANK of RAMSEUR,
RAMSEUR. N; C.
W. H. Watkins, President
H. B. Carter, Vice-President
R. I. Smith, Cashier
Opened April 10th. 1907 Capital, $12,000
We desire the accounts of all persons and firms need
ing first-class banking facilities. We issue certificates
on time deposits bearing four per cent, interest per.
annum.
DIRECTORS:
Hugh Parks, Jr.,
W. H. Watkins,
H. B. Carter.
E. C. Watkins.
O. R.
J. M. Caveness,
E. P. Wharton,
Bethuel Cox,
I. F. Craven,
Cox.
tor in cost ot tms work, varying
with chajacttr of soil and topogra
ph-
N. C. AT. THE EXPOSITION.
CommUkloiirr F.)(iir la (iettluir All li e
Suite's Kxhlhlts In Mi.ipp.
Tht Xni'th i niYilin.i linildimr (
To reduce your lk-sh, incre tse youi ; the jamr8town Exposition win be
turned over to the coiimission on
May 25. It is not yet decided whetli
er there will be dedicatory ccrmoiiiHS
Die building will be turned over to
Gvoernor and Mrs Glenu en tin Iv
during North Carolina week, Au-
ll?autv Hints
troubles
Todtvelona bust, get on the
wrong side of the market.
lo remove freckles, pry them
gently out with a nut pick. Should
this fan, try blasting
Brilliancy may re imparteu 10 tne'.nst 10,h t,, 15t(, and 011 ti iSth
complexion by powdering with I Xorth CVolinn Dav, there will be a
diamond dust. ! T(.nPr;il i-f-rviuiim C.n hi. i , .1 .1
Hair on the lips may sometimes ! eigltT Xorth Carolina co mil-
be avoided by requiring the young
man to shave before calling
There aie various ways of remov
ing blackheads; in the South lynch
ing is much in vogue.
Nails which do not yield readilv
to manicure ni;iv be driven in with a
hammer
For developing the grace and
beaufv of the lingers nothing is
equal to piano exercises, provided
police piotection be available.
n hen "crow s teel will not viek1
unite iu making an exhibit at J-inn-i-town
and over 50 funituio f ninnies.
Mrs. George Vmuiertilr i- ir-. iy
furnishes one room in t'e X v r
olina bnilding and lin :is
hands in ly panelled in ot i--h-r
own rXpehSP. All flit tun. - i: in
this room will be from ! !. ore
Indusii.'il fc'c oil. i 'lip ner
General Ponge says she is siu . ing
great interest iu the room.
AT 1 ENTION We wi 1 piy spot
l.umlier I'otn ian Big I i a 1.
'lh- (ii.ii.t L'.iiii"r '..moan v. nf
I.eiuiir, !ias i.i ' ;4.ni i i'"ni Mr. t
Kiuli-v, .1 W Svmm. !0, vW) a
ot tine tiini er hind, lyi'i; . KkI-
her, at rhefoji of tl:e R tie ti .
alib iu the i-uvrS "t '.' ninlinti
the lumber emripiinv !! constr
i Hume from the : a: 1 i tit .Ni't'li
Wiikfstioro up lleOiiu-s river
thiougn this fine timber at a cost of
ovei ifoO.OOU, and when the lumber
is fa wed t tn- mil! r will b- tlo.i-d
'o th niilioin: in 'h t'.oine, ::it
1 1 if it for a ii?ranie cf IS i.it'es, iind
will also put in this much now and
! more hit?)' in a ;u in tier yard, p
iiugmill, box factories, etc.
Write or call to see us for any information.
The Store of QUALITY as Weil as QUANTITY.
Here you can find any and everything suitable for
the proper furnishing of the home, be it humble or
magnificent in its architectural construction.
Mantels, Tiles and Grates.
We have them in all styles and at all prices and
they are sure to please. '
Carpets, Mattings and Upholstered Goods.
Never was there a more complete and handsome
array of these goods shown in a North Carolina
City. An inspection is sure to make you a pur
chaser. Dining: Room Sets
Chairs, center tables, buffets, china closets, etc.,
and the very latest patterns are shown.
Our silver hollow ware and fine china can't be du
plicated in the State. A large line of ranges on
hand. ifl.OOO worth of lace curtains to close out
at cost. If its anything you want in the house
furnishing and kindred lines you can find it at our
store.
1 Notice We will pay fare both ways and deliver
your goods free of charge on a purchase of $100.
or over and deliver your goods and pay fare one
way on amounts of $25.00 and up to $100. This
means from Asheboro or any point along the line
to High Peint-
Yours for satisfactory business,
Peoples House Furnishing Company,
1 Wl,P,i voi
llii-HSl.,1 'll"
mnH in 1 1. )
KyH for i
only iii;ji"'s
tinii:i li ii'. A
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tlie N";i!h'ii;ii
S. . I IV St. 1 1!
Din- Co, .
to massag". till them suddenly with ' cash for vmir hick iry timber at from
cement and smooth quickly with a sT.tio to $12. 00 per, coid, aceori.lina
trowel
Fallii g hair may he avoided by
teppiusr niniblv aside whenever vou
see it coming your way.
Ihe "drooping la?n, so mucn
iffected bv 60UV"', uv-tv be enoouratred
by sitf iigjnp late o' nights.
1 nomas rpeed Mosby in Ihe
Bohemian for April.
Muggcts from Success Maaiiie'
From "Suvi'V Magiizino" for April, l'.V7
The sun never s.-es the dark side
of anything.
Rooks ate lignth jjsjs erec'el on
great sea of time.
lie who estimates bis money the
highest vlues him the least.
Every time you get mad and break
loose there is a ciicus and vou in
clown.
Live, ltiigh and love. There'll
come a time when you can't.
1 college life .-id nothing elsi-bm
to stjow the students thu,t there is
something bitter in life than m.-re
money making, than the. pursuit of
a s.ndidaim and piling upof dollais,
it would just fy its existence a thou
sand times over.
"Sculpt'ire is the simolest thing
itithe worl'Y 11 rustic; "all you
havp to do i3 take a big chunk of
marble and a hammer and chisel,
make up yunr mii;jl what, you are
abo it t create, aud then chip off all
the marble jou don t want.
The Largest N'urobrr ol Immigrants in
a Millie Day.
N'-w York rpatcL, 2d.
All recr rds for th" number of im
migrants arriving at the pirt of New :
York in a single day we'e bmken in i
the 24 hours eliding at 8 o'clock t :
Digltit. By that hour M steam.-hips i
had brought into the harbor since i
8 o'clock last night. 20,729 immi !
grants fro;n nearly every gectimi of '.
thi civilized woiid. This txceeus ;
by fully 5,0OO the largest uuinber of
to gi-aile. We naiit u in 'Jti, diid
inch, lengths. We will also buy
your bite oik in '-ifi and ''') inch",
lengths anb pay you the tup of the
market prices.
Asheboro Whe.d burrow & Mfg. J-o
It,- t Hi ii.nl n-"p poople who go Ironiday
t.i il.iy siilTeiing lrom p! Vil weakixtw
wliea ilii'lister ; I.orky Mo lu .iln Tea would
i:ia!ie iliPm well Tlie gre.it. t ni; knovn.
33 fents. Ten or T.ililets.
Stuu'Lit'l Liug Co.
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p '.lite -v--i
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The. Uaiidleinun Textile Band
has purchas. d new unifjrms. It is
one of the ties; bauds iii vts section
of trie count! v.
For n f .1 1 or
l.nxativp K'o i'l
any other eniiuh
priiicip'ip aiM'.ii'
of die howel- i..i
ti"ii of the thiol
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ii.eni' niiie. I i
Hit to I i t:ik".
to the Na-i..- ..:
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Pure F I a-.l
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Tar ph-as-(
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A-helicro
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v0 M
HICKS
CAPUDINE
1 CURES
ALL ACHES
And Nervousness
Ttitlhottk'tc Aldrotom
Use A
immigrants
g!e day.
t.y;,.-i
landed here iu a tin
NEW
Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove
Because it's clean.
Because it's econom
ical. Because it saves
time.
Because it gives best
cooking results.
Because its flame
can be regulated
instantly.
Because it will not overheat your kitchen.
Because it is better than the coal or wood stove.
Because it is the perfected oil stove.
For other reasons see stove at your dealer's,
or write our nearest agency.
Made in three sizes and fully warranted.
The
cannot be equaled
U ill JJ, for its bright and
. steady light, simple construction
and absolute satety. equipped
with latest improved burner. Made of brass throughout
and beautifully nickeled. An ornament to any room,
whether library, dining-room, parlor or bedroom. Every
lamp warranted. Write to our nearest agency if not at
your dealer's.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
llC(lKl'OKTt:ll
, 3!ZS -'jWWTiJTn
8 BiV Stores
South Main St.
High Point, N. C.
MANY PERSONS
Keep their money in this Bank that they
may have it within easy reach when needed;
some keep it here awaiting opportunities for
investment; others to avoid the risk and an
noyance of loaning and as an investment.
4 PER CENT. INTEREST ON SAVINGS
DEPOSITS, COMPOUNDED QUARTERLY.
BANK OF SOUTH GREENSBORO, oreboroc.
Branch of Southern Life & Trust Co.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
$335,000.00
E. P. Wharton, Pres. E. L. Sides-, Cash. '
INCORPORATED
Capital Stock $30,000
RALEIGH, N. C. f CHARLOTTE, N. C
Pullen Building. Piedmont. Ins. Bid.
THESE SCHOOLS GIVE the world's bit In modern Buslne Education. Oiliest BnsineM
Collesc in North Carolina. Positions gunrimwcd. backed by a written contract. No vacation.
Individual instruction. We nlo teach Book-keeping, Shorthand. Punmam-hip, by mail. Bend
lor HomeKtudy rates. Write todav lor our Cutalonue. Offer and Hinrli EndorMjinenta. They are
live. Addren. IKINC'S BUSINESS COLLEGE.
, . RaleitfK. N C. or C Harriott N O
WILL GIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL PICTURE.
crliMPiitnui th first timi ;
he or tio ef it wilt prt tho bt-miiif u! funure fi-oebf rciurn
maiL The leuntifnl icturo U cnlltd "Fruito nd FlnW-'n."
The rich fruiU ar to natural t!nt ii f-nii as if yon ennlrt
at tliom and yi can alitiont aineU tliuir iv!rbiitf Men.
Tilf pirture in 1 by 0 iui-liot tu 14 fc. nu.ari tii Lvk rt, jat
right for f ramlie a vpienUid otca.neut it an; dining rvom.
Bt- TUT riDCT 1 write, rnti mo money. Jrrfao
l(C inCrlnal iwrr tlii ft.nrmwi.ientti.rUrt
jtm tea It and I will nd youthepi m 't r. t tru tiitH pre
paid. A FT Kit 1 has vent tlio pkturFttlit I want Tu
t d' Jiutofi little fa?-r f-T tn; I ant yen to Imiuro two
of j"nr Dri.'liiKira to vttud ma odW lft etntB piich and to ffft h
ncivMtnr ot vntirw who lO ntc. I willtbsn HDcl a not her
pifiura in mBHit.n witli a mrn H will tokawiy
a mlnuta to iptuk to two triemU abo.it Uili ar.d tiff win
navinK tla mem ot iimnrMrtoirnrH wv.
nmaoiid Hfiti' ttcy, T"U noed pf notbinfr
rw.r n,.rnti.rinr.i. Iln lllR fl PHt to Write.
Ob a )fc-ttal or in a letter wt "J.rr. Banfcipr-Plww, atd
ai4nrritraf!T4 prepaid. " A-i-lrnw II. K. K ANK1N,