The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 1, 1924, Page 2

‘PAGE TWO N.D.UNIQUEIN | ROAD MARKERS BLACK ASSERTS Will Not Be Broken Up Con- stantly by Changing Trail Numbers, He Says MARKERS ARE DESIGNED North Dakota, with its “through ~oute” system of highway marking s very fortune in the poinion of W. G. Black, Chief Engineer of the itate Highway Commission, in that ts highways will not be broken up vy constantly changing trail num- vers, Many other states have mark- af their trails in a piece-meul fash- on with a result that a large num- ner of their through routes bear wo or more trail numbers. This can never be the case in North Dakota, accwrding ‘to Mr. Black, who has developed a system vf marking ‘which, in addition ‘to ts many other features, will mark all through highways with the same numbered marker. Through this ar- rangement each trunk line will bear the same numbered marker over its entire length. Under the system devised by State Engineer Black, and because of ar- rangements he has made with neigh- boring states, many of the impor- tant trunklines will be numbered to match trails in other states. i Joins Other Lines Through lines which join trunk lines in Minnesota have already been matched, and the heads of the Montana Highway department have promised Mr. Black that they will match North Dakota trail numbers when they begin their marking sys- tem. When Montana has completed her system it will be possible for a traveler to start from Duluth or the the Twin Cities and travel on state roads without changing trail num- bers, clear to the state of Idaho, said Mr. Black. Signe Uniform The new system of signs adopted by the state, Highway Commission are in accordance with the uniform highway marking system adopted at the January convention of the Mis- sissippi Valley Association of High- way Departments held in Chicago. Under this system each state has its own emblem, but there is a unified effort on the part of the City of Bismarck— tW—lst Pet, . 1st W—2nd Pet. 2nd W—Ilst Pet. 2nd W-—2nd Pet. 3d'W—ist Pet. . 8d W—2nd Pe! 6th W—l1st Pct, Missouri . Ft. Rice . Lincoln < Apple Creek . Driscoll Sterling McKenzie Menoken . Gibbs .. Hay, Creek River View Burnt Creek . Naughton Frances . Sibley Butte pia states to make these emblems and their symbols, match throughout the various member states, according to Mr. Bluck. Of course each state uses its own emblem: Illinois uses a@ marker cut to resemble the outline of that state; Minnesota has adopted a star; Wisconsin: triangle and North Dakota uses the profile e@-a Dakota Indian, he explained. The uniform system adopted ‘by the Mississippi Valley Association is now well known to travelers, said Mr. Black, and they have become acquainted with the meaning of the various shaped markers and under- stand their symbolism even before they are able to read the wording. Under this system the various shapes carry a menaing, said Mr. Black. ‘The general scheme follow- ed provides a different shaped sign to indicate different degrees of dan- ger or points of information: a dia- mond shaped marker indicates ‘warn- ing’ and on the marker is painted the type of danger to expect such as’ ‘sharp turn, ‘loose gravel’ or ‘curve. The particular word on the marker is not so important, State Engineer Black contends, but it is highly im- portant that when a motorist sees a diamond shaped marker he should be aware of some impending danger. Following out this system of mark- ing, a round sign will signify a rail- road crossing; an octagonal. marker will indicate ‘stop’; a square sign will advise ‘caution’ and will bear the words ‘cross roads,’ ‘side road,’ ‘narrow road,’ ‘winding road’ or ‘school’. The rectangular sign is used to give information such as distances to and from neighboring towns, the names of nearby towns and the di- rections. Another type of sign which, in the opinion of the state engineer, is important to travelers, and may be installed later by the highway de- partment, in the ‘city limit? sign which willbe placed at corporation limits’ of the towns and cities on the state highways. On the roads leaving cities the highway department will erect, at strategic points, direction signs in the form of heavy’ arrows on a five foot blackboard, together with the name and the distance to the next city or town on the trunkline. On this sign will also be placed the of: ficial marker, the Indian Head, with the route number inserted. Marker at Roadside The official numbered markers will be placed near the shoulder of the road on metal or painted wood- én posts at all ‘cross rpads and, if the road is a straight away, a num- bered marker will always be just beyond the intersection. Where a turn occurs in a route it will be pre! ceded by a sharp turn or curve sign and near the turn there will be placed the official marker ‘with the R or L as required, said ‘Mr. "Black. The difficulty’ often experienced by the traveler in finding the right trail after he has come to an inter- section of two or more roads will be eliminated under the new sYs- tem, according to Mr. Black. A junction board giving the number of the route the traveler is following will be placed about 500 feet in ad- vance of the intersection. The num- ber and the designation of thé in- tersécting route will also be given on the junction board. Old Markers Valueless It is felt, by the state Highwa: Commission, that the ‘Trail’ Assoc ations’ have performed a’ valuable service to the traveler, but many of the associations are failing in their duty to properly mark their trails and their work is becoming value- less and night traveling over a Congress aecs tes PS ce) TANLAG BRINGS QUICK RELIBF SAYS, d. KRAFT strange route, using hye “the dd trail marking, is very uncertain, said Mr. Black. . ' The state Highway Commission in addition to this activity in prepar- ing and marking the state roads, has prepared 4n uffto-date road map which shows the state roads and also the ‘principal’ improved inter- tewn county ro This map shows the designated humber for each state route and the road marking. The marking for the roads given on the maps is identical with the actual marking plated on the road side, said Chief Engineer Black. From this map the traveler may familiarize himself: with the marker number and the general road conditions between the various points he expects to eee RALSTON AND SHITH NAMES ARECOUPLED Suggested as Compromise Candidates For Democratic National Convention New York, July 1—The candidacy of Senator Samuel M. Ralston of Indi- ane, prominently mentioned a& a dark horse at the Democratic national dart | vention now being held here, yester- day’ seemed to have suffered some- what ov the week-end as t'result of a bitter Klan fight—how much so can only be determined when the actual balloting is started. p> °° Ralston’s chief strength has been that he has stayed away from New York and held himself. strictly aloof from the bitterness in New York over the platform battling, into which drawn the ugly specter ‘of relig- jous controversy. As the balloting began yesterday, however, there was considerable speculation over a ‘Ralston-Smith ticket. The governor's handlers, of course, continued to maint: for delegate consumption that Governor Smith will not accept second place on the ticket, but irrespective of these claims the talk increased, Not, Keén for Present Job ‘Some of the governor's friends were pointing out: privatell that there is nothing more: politi¢ally ahead ‘of Smith’ in New York except the gover- no! ip, which he apparently can hold ‘indefinitely, and isn’t keen about it, or the senatorship, which does not ‘appeal to ‘him gteatly. He: would have to oppose for the Senate Jimmy Wadsworth, ‘the Republican’ leader of New York, and’ it ‘would be a':real fight. Therefore, if “ae could ‘be per-| p; audided to accept the vice presidency, his friends figure everything would be, ‘if not actually lovely, at Loe “all right.” Senator Ralston ‘ix 67 yegrs ‘old. 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The decision was made in the. case of Christian Friess of Grant county, whose loss had been adjusted at $2,219.61. He set out that be meil- ed his reinstatement by registered mail, that it reached ‘the county seat July 4, which was a Roliday, and was not placed on. the books: by the auditor until July +&.- The. bail insurance department declined to the claim on the gropnd that the. reinstatement was imot made prior te July 5, as requiped\by law. District Judge Jansonjus, in: uphold- ing the hail department, said thav while the equity was with the plain- tiff it appeared the law was with the hail: department, » The: ‘supreme ccurt, in a decision written by Justic Nuessle, however, - reverses view, holding that» seetion of the ecde which provides that business required to be doneon a.day which isa holiday may! be done on the Regans Pool E Hall: Reean ener! State Bank , H ay ROUND-UP SEASON TICKETS ‘Now Oh Sale At: + * Taylor Drug Store ; Loran Confectionery : Homan Drug Store » Messmer’s Billiard Parlors Mandan Drug Co. Lewis and Clark Hotel The Music Shop Gar and Driver, Season Ticket. . wnext Succeeding’ day, applied to the heil insurance far The decision, according to mem< bers of ‘the Attorney-General’s staff, applies equally to‘ reinstatement and to application’ for additional insur ance, « BEAR HUNT STARTS Anchorage, Alaska, July 1.—The bear country of the Alaska penin- sula has*been invaded by 14 hun parties, each with two to men and women. The brown Palace of Sweets . $3.00 alies are found in great numbers in secluded areas on the Bering Sea. Trappers tell of having sighted 20 to 40 bears in a single day’s march. GREATER N. D. BODY ACTIVE Valley City, N. Dak., July 1—The work of the Greater North Dakota Association is rapidly getting under way with nearly all of the 53 coun- Adults, Season Ticket... . Children’s Season Ticket. . Taxi and Driver......... Daily Admissions <Children........50c Reserved Seats 50c Adults... - $1.00 ty directors appointed and the com- mittee charged with the duty of selecting a fund campaign director nearly ready to report: their selec- tion. Over forty counties of the state have been supplied with directors end plans are being made now for (he district meetings of county di- dectors and their co-workers at Mi- not, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Man dan and Dickinson. These meetings will be held during the first -part of July and speakers will be pro- Unofficial Primary Election Returns, State Candidates Goyernor Lieut. Gov, eaveke Per veawewa we “wes QBERE RESVSSKSSAESRSES. EBEVE-Beanedea o* £4 ther 8 neha wm SVSERSESERSR™ z SSELRS-Basdet 'Sec. of State ' mo - Re BSELS. Reacarcasonntod o& TSORATABRR EO MEAN IO RA Ae Or BESS. se QECER LEER Pewee ESPE ORE LK EREEUS Boslwcse Base.8 eeee aa 8 3 bad 15 kai 244 9 SMERSe-weomnd Be aBaks = J | “1 pe Se see “18 /Treasuser " Atty. 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