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portion TO tho number OF those who par
ticlpated. than any OF the many niue
wars I'm which England has been engaged
Tho book will be read with unfaillns IN
torest. for the descriptions are most
graphic, and IL deals with many exciting
Incidents.
For sale by the ]. W. Randolph Com
pany Price. $40.
THROUGH SWAMP AND GLADE.
Tale Of tho Seminole War. by kirk
Munroe. illustrated by Victor Perard.
12mo. Pages, 353. New York: Charles
Scr'bner's Sons.
This story OF tho most protracted strue-
gle with Indians in which tho United
states ever engaged Is told with much
visor and accuracy as to historical facts.
The hero "a Coacoochee. the Seminole
chief. whose capture by slave-dealers.
who claimed that his mother was ne
gress, precipitatod the war.
For sale by the j. w. Randolph Com
pany. Price, Sl25.
WITH COCHRANE. THE DAUNTLEss.
BY G.. 4. Honty; with Twelve Illus
trations. by W. II. Margetson. l2mo.
Pages 9SS New York: Charles Serb
ners Sons
This volume details the exploits Of
Lord Cochrane in South American wa
tors. It IS q fine. chivalrous tale Of va
rcd interest. and fun Of noble daring.
Mr.. Henty IS. undoubtedly. a most Sue
cessful writer for boys. and one to whose
new volumes they look forward every
Christmas with most pleasure.
For salo by tho y. W. Randolph Com
pany. Price. $i.J0.
THE LAND or THE CAsTANET
Spanish Sketches. by n. c. Chatheld-
Taylor. Illustrated. 12mo. Pages 255.
Chicago: Herbert S. Stone & Co. Price,
Sl.25.
a series OF descriptive and interesting
sketches Of Spanish people and places.
10 is I'm no sense of the word guide
book, but is intended. rather. for people
who Go not intend 10 visit Spain, than
for the traveller.
THE FATAL GIFT on BEAUTY; And
other Stories. by G. =. RAYMOND. H..
S. Stone 6 CO.. Chicago.
These are pleasant stories, put forth
In a style Of typography which charms
All who know "what is what in typo
graphy and book-binding. Price. S12j.
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Rnnlc Notices.

CURIOUS PUNISUAENTS OF BYGONE
DAYS. by the author Of sabbath IN
Puritan New England" etc With many
quaint pictures by Frank Hazenplug.
BY Alice Morse Earle. II. S. Stone q
Co., Chicago. publsheds. 12mo. $3.50.
Mrs. Earle dedicates her book. n the
language Of on old-time writer. 20 "All
curious and ingenious gentlemen and gem
tleWome0 who can gain from acts of the
past a delight IN the present days o.
virtue wisdom, and the humanltles.'
This is q collection OF very curious in
formation. and makes q valuable book for
the library Of the lawyer or layman. We
observe from II that IN the early Colonial
DAYS Of Virginia, here as well az else
where, many cruelty ingenious punish
ments were In vogue
Some Of the Dunishments that the au-
thor deals with as Of ancient date were
revived during the late war as penalties
upon unruly soldiers. Among these we
may mention the use Of stocks. the wear
ing Of the barrel, the riding Of the wooden
horse. etc.
The courts-martial Of both armies.
Union and Confederate. often dcc~ecI the
use Of these unusual punishments. Mrs.
Earle makes brief reference 10 this fact,
but she might well have treated 1t Gin
extcnsO."
THE GOLD-sILVER CONTROVERSY
Essays from the Political Science Quar-
terly.
Contents: Finance aud Politics. Ed
ward Caryi The Late Bond Syndicate
Contract. A. D. Noycs; The Cold Reserve.
Professor Iranls Feitcr; The Gold Stand
ara IN Recent Theory Professor j. u
CLARK: Free Coinage and Prosperity, Pro-
fessor J T. clark; Free Silver and
Wares. Professor r. Mayo-Smith: Silver
IN Commerce, ". c. Ford; After Enecss
of Free Coinage OF Silver, Professor :
4 clark; The Ideal American Common
wealth. Professor j. w. Burgess.
CHM & CO.. publishers: Boston. New
York, and Chicago.
WALTER GIBBS; THE YOUNG BOSS
and other Stories. a Book for Bows
Bv Edward William Thompson. i2mo
Pages. 361. New York: Thomas Y. Gro
well e CO. Price sl2J.
A collection OF bright interesting ana
wholesome stories, told with simplicity
ard perfoct naturalness. The tales have
a freshness, a freedom q sense Of sun
and wind. and open air thar makes them
irresistible.
OK THE TRRAWADDY: a story OF
the First Burmese War BY C. A.
Benty; With Eight illustrations by
w H. Overendl l2mO. Pages. 2ij.
in this story the writer gives the his
tory Of the war between England and
Burmah. which was more fatal, In pio-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

purpose 10 enter into the discussion that
has been so often gone over, or TO seek
to reconcile" the Mosaic account OF
creation with the Nebular hypothesis.
Suffice IL 10 say that the Bible, not being
given to teach US science. the former ac-
count was clearly not designed TO be
logical scientific account and can scarce
~ be interpreted In the language Of exact
science. 1t IS hard 20 understand. for in
stance, what the heaven" was that was
created lin the beginning; or what the
eight was that was created OH the first
day; or what, II there were no sun, con-
sututod "the evening and the morning
81 those early days We prefer TO re-
terate our former opiaion, and there to
let the matter rest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
EXpERr TESTIMONY.
Amounted 10 $4,000 in the Barbcrl
Case and $4,000 in Dir. Meyers.

tNeW AOrk herdlQ.)
The large fees charged by experts 10
murder trials were the subject Of dis
cussl0n Gt the meeting OF the Board Of
Estimate and App0rLOnment, In the
Mayors Office. yesterday; and District
Attorney Olcott said he would draft q bill
for presentation TO the Legislature.
which, II passed, would provide that the
city can have It's own experts.
During the discussion Il was stated that
some experts charge the city 500
day for their services. Mr.. Oicctt said
that I'm the Barheri case the fees of ex-
perts amounted 20 $1,000. and the expert
testimony in the case of Or. Meyer cost
the city $1,000.
"Thors IS no use in fighting these
claims" said the Comptroller 1--WE may
as well make UP our minds to pay them.
1 have fought against the payment OF
such large fees to experts. but 1 find
that, n q case IS brought into the courts,
the doctors all stand by ono another.
The only relief L can suggest is the pass
sage Of an act by the Legislature. en-
abling the city TO hire its own experts az
a stated salary"
Dislrict-Attorney Olcott said he would
draft a bill for presentation 70 the in
coming Legislature. He believed that.
If three experts We're hired by the city,
and each received $4,000 a year. q great
deal Of money could be saved.
PROFESSOR VAUGHNS CHARGE.
q don't believe. however, that we can
get q man ike Professor Vaughn for
$4,000 a year" said Mr. Olcott.
1--WE can get frst-rare experts for the
salary you name" replied the Comp
troller.
Professor Vaughn charged the city
$500 a day in the Fleming trial.
Mr.. Olcott said ne was compelled 10
pay Chief-CleTk Carroll, of General SEES
slons. $3.50 a year for making q ceru-
fed copy Of indictments filed in his Of
flee. The practice of making such certi-
fed copies began when Recorder Goff in,
sisted that all indictments should be fled
with the Clerk, instead or with the Dis
trict Attorney MIR. Carroll then charged
so cents a folio for making the certified
copies.
Corporation-Coun Scott said mat Mr..
Carroll was entitled TO make the charge
under the law. The District Attorney
said that he believed the copies made by
his own Office were sufficient. a probable
change in the law was suggested 10 A[r.
Olcott. -
The total amount asked By Mr.. Olcott
for the Dlstrict-Attorney' Office was AL
lowed-SS75so.
THE board restored the Old approorla-
ton for the REGISTERS office. In the pro-
,Ssional estimates. The Register was az
lowed SllJ 2i0 bot Mr sohmor said this
was too little. lie insisted that he could
not conduct his Office properly with less
than $1,000 lie was also allowed $930J
for copying old records.
The Coroner's office received s61. so, the
same appropriation as last year.
\ communication from Stevenson Con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
To Protect Hams from Insects, Etc.

Charleston IS. @ News ond Courior)
lu his recent Letter on the subject %
curing hams our agricultural correspond
emf at Augusta complained that he ha1
been unable TO discover any certain incans
of protecting bis hams when cured, from
the attacks Of shippers ANA hairy bugs
ana That an the farmers Ingenuity was
taxed In the fight against these pests Of
the smoke-house We mentioned IN reply
The plan pursued by the editor OF the
southern Cultivator of rubbing black or
rel pepper into the flesh side and mock OF
tho hams aad wrapping them 10 hay
paper, and cloth bass. and Invited reports
OF other plans from amy Of our expo.
ricnccd correspondents.
A lazy OF Sumter writes that she "COes
not know anything about killing hogs and
does not want to- bu, that She had just
received from relative in GcOlsia. who
has lived OH q farm iOi years. am elective
recipe for protecting hams from the at-
lacks of insects which she kindly copied
and forwarded for publication. ii is as
follows:
"Aftcr the hams stay in salt four weeks
take them up. snake OK Che salt, auJ on
each ham on shoulder pat one tablespoon
ful Of puNe,izcl boraX ON the ileshy part
and on the hook. / never have am insec.
in them. ana have some ts,0 vcats ol3. i
DO not even put them I'm bags. but just
lay them on the shelves in my cool store
room"
Our correspondent adds thar her adviser
does not ten anything % the process of
smoking. the important point being the
use of the bOraX. and EXPIRE SEES The hope
ina, the recipe will he q help to the ham
cur.ra community at large" We are
sure that il will il s. simple. cheap. easily
employed. and effective. aud we assume
that it is harmless since 70 has been logs
in use. We commend ii TO the attention
Of our farmers. for whose benefit it has
been so timely reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Earth and Sun, Again.

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In your last issue, in answer 10 Miss
l.. L. BIS question, you say: "Of course,
no positive statement can be made on the
subject; but the opinion, or hypothesis,
that the earth once formed part Of the
sun Is now generally accepted by the
scientific world. The Bible Is not thought
10 make any statement contradictory 10
this hypothesis" Please turn with me 70
the first chapter OF Genesis. The first
verse reads: in the beginning Cod Gre
ated the heaven pnd the earth" The first
day God created light and divided the
light from tho darkness" And the Sc
cond day "God made the armament and
divided the waters which were snder the
armament from the waters which were
above the armament. The third days
work consisted CT gathering the waters
&ogether and causing the dry land TO
Sppear, and naming the same On the
fourth day God made lights in the arina-
ment. The 10th verse reads: "And God
made two great Nights; the greater light
10 rule the day, and the lesser light TO
rule the night" The greater light spoken
OF was the sun. The earth was made on
the first day. ane the sun was made on
the fourth day. How, then, Is IL posi-
Bile that the Garth was a part broken off
from the sun" when the sun was not made
for three days after the earth was? Ger
tafnly II the earth was made first, il can
not DO a part broken of from tho sun.
which was nads four days after The
fefiDtures cited clearly show that the
earth was made three days before the
sun was. Follows IL not. then, that the
Bible does made q Statement contradic-
tory 70 ttis hypoehesis"2
Please give thl: place In your vaIu-
able Question column. W. ". OTEY.
Pine, Pulaski county Va
Our correspondents opens up difficult
question. Of which. Of course. the Dis.
patch was not unaware when IL gave the
answer quoted ABOVE as to the relation
OF the eaFtn to the sun 1t Is not our
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

published 10 oD.ge o querisD
Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
Weep. and ygle weep alone,
For the sad Ola earth must borrow It's
m!rth.
But has trouble enough OF its own.
Sing. and the hills Will answer,
SIGH, il is lost or the air.
The echoes bound to q JOYFUL sound,
But shrink from voicing care.
Rejoice. and men viii seek you;
Gr6ve, and they turn and go;
They want foil measure Of all your plea
sure.
But they DO not heed your woe.
Be glad and your friends are many;
BE sad. and YOU lose them all,
There are none 10 decline your nectareI
Wine
But alone you must drink LIES gall
Feast. and your halls are crowded;
Fast and the world goes by;
Succeed and give for It helps you i've
But no man can help you die.
There IS room IN the halls OF pleasure
For large and lordly train,
Fut one by one We must all fly on
Through the narrow aisle of pain.
ANONYMOUS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
The Funeral of Mrs. nranch.

Mr. John p. Branch sailed from south
ompton. England. yesterday with the re
minis Of his wife. he is accompanied
hv his son. Blythe, his two daughters,
and his nephew. Eddie Scott, who ac-
companicd him from Richmond last
wednesday week. The party viii reach
New York next Saturday or Sunday.
The funeral OF Mrs. Branch is eN-
pected 20 take place from Centenary
church. In this city. next Monday week.
Mr.. John Kerr Branch, who attended
thu funeral OF his wlfes aunt Ms Ban
crSt, In New York yesterday. will return
TO Richmond Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
IN ROCKBRIDGE.
4 Serious Accident-The New Court
UOuse--iIriefs.


LEXINGTON, VA. December 26.-(Spe-
clal)-Hugh W. Cummings. who IS en-
ployed in a stone quarry on South river.
getting out stone for the piers OF the
new bridge which is to replace the one
damaged by the September freshet was
recently painfully wounded IN his arm.
He had been sent by the boss 90 make
up q fire TO thaw some dynamite; he
raked up some leaves and started the
FIRE. and had walked about two stems
away from the fire when there was am
oxploslon. and he felt a sharp pain In
the muscle OF his left arm. The ban.
which was undoubtedly Of a pistol car
fridge struck him above the elbow and
came out IN front. lie thought IL was n
dynamite primer at first, but later on
learned that one OF the men had lost
some SS-calibre cartridges near that
place.
Already there are many Richards in the
field for the position OF Mayor at our
next May election. They are sprineine
themselves early, and at least there Is
now one dozen aspirants for mayoralty
honors. But there IS ona by whom
the people swear, and that Is the incuna-
bent. John W. Haughawout, or better
known as "old Huck," and when ne
enters the list the others will pale before
the venerable octogenarian.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church has
recently purchased the new residence
erected by Mr.. Robert Il. Hutton, and
viii use the same ms parsonage. Roy.
dr. Wightman and his family have al
ready occupied n. The consideration was
sfOO. The congregation replenshed their
PASTORS larler this week by a generous
pound party.
The County Clerk has been kept
busy again this week Issuing marriage
licenses
The new courthouse Is now under
roof. The contractors have had excellent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Sycamore and white Walnut for
Fuel.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
What are the comparative merits Of
walnut and sycamore foi tuel?
READER.
These two woods are about Of equal
value for fue,'Durposos.
Neither OF them IS particularly adapted
for the purpose, their dry wood develop
ing about one half the amount Of heat
as an equal quantity Of hickory. Their
fuel value is. however, further diminished
by the difficulty with which it is season
ed-the sycamore especialy-and hence
much water must first evaporate before
the fuel value is developed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
S. ULLMAN'S SON.
r2oo-r2o, aast Mir, md -o6 onrt rIn..L.am
PHONE SIG.

Best Granulated Sugar, &C. pound
New California Raisins, fine quality, &C. pound
Pure Sweet Cider 2Oc gallon-fnest you ever drank
New CuTants sc. New CtrOn Pc
New Cleaned Currants, t. New Sheled Almond, %,
New Figs, 7c or pounds for 2jc
New Mixed Nuts Sc pound
New French Candy pounds for DC
All-Cream Candy, &c. pound; Chocolate Drops l2lc u
cans California Yellow Peaches for 25c-l5rge cans
cans Thistle Tomatoes &C. Sweet Sugar Corn De- can
NewCape Cod Cranberries, &c. quart Large Cocoauu Be-
A drive in Flour Snowflake Patent Family Flour
81 barrel or Soc bag.
Silver King Minnesota Patent Family Flour. best In d.
world, So % barrel or 33c sack
A good Family Flour S37 barrel or 2jc sack
Large HafPound Cakes Baking Chocolate for 2je
Lemon Peel, Toe pound; Orange Peel Zoe pound
New Dates sc. pound; New Layer Figs, I0o pound
New Seedess Rasns, &C. pound; best quality Ssellas5
Raisins, Sc pound Good Cream Cheese, 10c pound
pounds Imported Macaron for 25c
California Hams, &C.
Salt Pork &c pound Country Jowls &C. pound
pounds Of New California Prunes for 2jc
Large best quality Hams, 1Oc pound
Fresh Mocha and Java Coffee, 2Oc pound
Fresh Creamery Butter in Ipound prints 1jc
Good Cooking Butter, lOc pound
New London Layer Rasns, pounds for 25c
Large Lemons Guicy) l1c dozen
4-yearold Rye Whskey, 81 gallon.
Good Rye Whskey, $l5O gallon
New England Rum 81 gallon
Oyster Crackers and Cracker Dust, &C. pound
Lard so cheap! Best Lard, &c. pound.
Pure Lard sc. pound.
Chalmers Gelatine for &c.,: jelly Wine 13c orart
Large Bars Jefferson Soap &c bar
l-pOWd box Fruit Cakes, 15c pound
Compare our 25c Gunpowder Tea with what YOU arc
paying 5Oc elsewhere for
Fresh Mixed Cakes &C. pound
Fresh Soda Crackers and Ginger Snaps. &C. pound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
After Whom Was Prince Edward
Named.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Is it not probable that Prince Edward
county was named after Edward Augustus.
grandson OF George II? Thise Prince Ed
ward was the second son of Frederick
Lewis. Prince Of Wales, who was the
eldest son OF George H., and who died
during his fathers reign. Slst Of March,
l75l. His eldest son was George Ill This
Edward-Augustus, the record states.
was born l4th Of March 1885, was rear
admiral, X. c.. and was created Earl OF
Ulster and Duke Of York and Albany
on the 1st Of April 100. lie died unmar-
ried. 18th Of September, 1867, when all
OF his honOrs became extinct Tho fact
Of his being a brother OF George III.
makes it very probable that Prince Ed
ward county was named after him. ne
being then (when the county was formed
Il years OF age. 1t seems that the custom
then was TO name the counties after some
member of the royal family then reien-
ing. Very truly, yours, c. +. i.
University OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
second Cousins Marrying.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please publish II the Bible Forbes Sc
cond cousins marrying; If so, where? Anu
oblige q Dispatch reader. W. NJ
Hicks Wharf, Va
There is no Scriptural prohibition
against such marriage
The New Testament presents no formal
enumeration Of degrees Of consanguinity
or relationship within which it is forbid
den to marry The Mosaic law on this
subject is written in the 18th chapter OF
Leviticus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Joseph Jones.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Joseph Jones was member OK the
Continental COngress from virginia
Was he afterwards a member OF the
Legislature OF Virginia? II SO. when old
his terra as member OF the Continental
Congress close. and wnen did his term as
a member OF the legislature OF Virginia
begin? u
Boston, Mass.
Let some rea6er Of ours answer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
when The Next century Bcgins.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch.
Please inform a reader OF your Valn-
able pancr when the next century VIII
BEGIN and ob!ige,
Respectfully ENQCli'Eh"
stanton, Va.
II will begin with the beginning Of the
Grst day OF January, 1901.
a century begins with the beginning
IF the first day in its first year."-Century
Dfoffouqrv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
OLD Hack Joe.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
VIII you have The kindness TO publish
In the next issue Of the Dispatch the
words OF the song called "Old Black
Joe"g THREE READERS.
We should thank any ono who would
send us a copy Of this song.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
weyIcr Hung in Emgy.

HOLLAND. MICH. December 25.-An
efigy Of Captain-General Weyler was
swung from the front OF the City Han
come time during tho night. u Is be-
lieyed that fremen did the hanging.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
THE MATTER o~ THE EARTH AND
THE Sun, AGAIN.
WILLIAMSBURG A CITY SINCE i722,
After whom Prince Edward County
Nemcd--Joscph Jones. n Member or
the Continental Congress from
yirginin-Etc.


To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you please settle dispute 10y tell
ing whether or not The year 1900. a. D.,
will be a lcap-yeart
Very respectfully. CkNTENARtAN.
No, II VIII not be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

stable. Superintendent of Buildings, ask
ing for money TO employ inspectors 10
look after dance-halis and places Of
amusement other than theatres, was
fled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

MRS bAS-.LL AND MRS ELANN
GAN Will give "a MASQLN PARTY ApN,
DAY NIGHT December -Sth. al D.. 80
\ O'Clock. 10 tatIr several classes Former
pupils invited. 10 -'-N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
ROSEMARY PUBIC Library, :,

SUBSCRIBE TO RO5LMANI -
Library. POI east Main street bs5s Ia
latest books ana magazines CIT - a.,
Three dollars yearly.
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liASOIIu

\ play 81 Intense human interest,"
original American play. Go i|
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
THURSDAY.

THURSDAY.
FRIDAY.
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 3l-JANVARN 1Sr AND -D
MATINEES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
THE GREAT NORTHWEST
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-06-18
VIRGINIA RECORDS FOUND.
Accounts OF the State Treasurer Dur
ing Revolutionary War Times.

Accounts OF the State Treasurer Dur
ing Revolutionary War Times.
Rev. Anson McTitus, the genealo-
gist, has recently found among the
older volumes of the Tufts college
library at Somerville, Mass, the ac-
counts of the state treasurer of Vir-
ginia for the revolutionary year 1777,
says the Boston Globe How these
Forigins.. reports, containing notes of
money expended for wages, produce,
ammunition and supplies for the con-
ltinental army, besides autograph re-
ceipts for pay from thousands of
revolutionary soldiers and officers,
became the property of Mr.. Tufts is
mot known, but they have been in
the college library for more than 30
years, and their great value was not
suspected, if they were ever even ex-
amined. Mr.. Titus saw that they
were really the property of the state
of Virginia. The trustees of the in
stitution were. notified of the fact,
and vote was taken looking to the
restoration of the volumes to the
rightful possessors. The Sons and
Daughters of the Revolution meet in
Virginia soon, and they are taking
steps to fill out from the newly dis
covered volumes many incomplete
records and accounts. The books
we're very gratefully received by the
state authorities of Virginia
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-06-18
Folly of Forest Destruction.

The devastation of forests still
goes on in various parts of the coun-
try, which, unlike New York, and a
few of the eastern and middle states,
do not appreciate the value of trees.
Unfortunately, this appreciation,
even in the east, has come too late.
1t is proudly announced in western
paper that large syndicate has ac-
quired possession of 10000 acres of
timber land in northern Idaho. 1t
is estimated that this area will yield
more than 40, 600, 600 feet of white and
yellow pine, red and white fir, cedar
and tamarack. The arid waste
which it will also yield is not taken
into consideration IN this estimate.
Americans have too long looked upon
trees as in their way unless they
could be used to build fires or for
commercial purposes. This was true
a hundred years ago in Germany,
but now a man who cuts down a
tree must plant one to take its place,
or suffer penalty.