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The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-18
you APPEAR AsTONIsHED."

you APPEAR ASTONIsHED."
chariot every day, preceded by blush
ing Aurora, 1t Is as true as II say
that the sunrise follows dawn in NIL the
lands of the earth. When l say that
Hiawatha wrestled with the corn and
threw him and buried him only to see
him rise again, but speak of the fa-
miliar industries Of reaping and sowing
and of the sprouting Of the new plant
in its time.
"A myth Is folk tale describing
well through personification the attri-
butes or offices of the abstract. Yes,
papa, write that down. Let us now
apply the definition to Santa Claus.
"Santa Claus Office Is to bring toys,
sweetmeats or more useful gifts at
Christmas. His attributes are gener-
osity, benevolence, care for dependents.
That Office is actually filed; those at
tributes display themselves. Therefore,
according to myth law, Santa Claus
really lives and acts his useful and pop.
ular part.
with q hint or two as to the man.
ner of doing 1t, will now leave you
to pursue the study further. You will
find it fascinating. Observe that Santa
Claus comes out Of the frozen north.
That is as If you would say that the
impulse Of Christmas giving proceeds
from the coolest heart at this season.
Note that he drives reindeer. pleasing
spectacle for the minds eye. 1t Is as II
you should say that he seeks to make
his guise or his gifts unusual. for the
better enjoyment thereof. Consider
that he comes down the chimney; to-
ward the warm hearth Of the home;
that Is a lesson to the children. Christ.
mas gifts shower on the warm hearted
and loving.
"Father, l have only to add that
am warm hearted and loving. You will
pardon me II now 60 into the library
and write a chapter Of my book on
the truths Of mythology"
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-18

N THE far northwestern part of
ii Montana, lying just west of the
main range of the Rocky noun
tains, bordered on the north by
= the Canadian line, on the west
by Idaho, and on the south by
the Flathead Indian reservation, lies
Flathead county, one of the larg-
est in the state. Few people
residing here have any idea of the
immense area contained within it's
borders. This county comprises 800
square miles of hills and valleys, riv-
ers and lakes, and ranks in size with
many of the continental empires. The
states of Connecticut, Delaware and
Rhode Island could be set down with
in it's borders and there would still
be room for more.
While it is true that a large portion
of the county is mountainous, there
are number Of fertile valleys nes-
tied among the hills, whose agricul.
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lieved that there are over three SIM
liar plants for the preservation of
railroad ties in the country.
Few people of the state or of the
county have a correct idea of the
magnitude Of the works at Somers.
There are several acres of ground
covered with the necessary buildings
and additions. This plant is also sit
uated on the lake branch of the Great
Northern railway, about half a mile
from the O'Brien sawmill. It con-
sists of numerous buildings and sew.
eral large watts, containing the solu-
ton in which the ties are dipped.
After being thus treated the ties are
loaded on small cars propelled by
electric engines, and running on a
narrow gagged track, and conveyed
tt large piles near the railroad track,
where they are afterwards loaded on
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tural possibilities are ever source
Of wonder to the newcomer from the
eastern states. The hills and noun
tains that encompass these agricul-
tural gems are covered with dense
forests of fir, pine, spruce, white and
yellow pine, cedar, birch and cotton
wood. Not only the hills but the
valleys as we'll are covered with for
ests that are source of delight to the
lumbermen fresh from the depleted
numbering states of the east.
While the numbering industry in
Flathead county is of recent growth,
it now takes rank with farming as
the leading industry of the county.
Why should it not? There is no other
county in the state whose forest area
in any way compares with this. There
are miles and miles of timber land
in this county that are as yet free
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-18

is fully three-tenths greater. 1t has
been found that they are much SUI
perior in resisting heavy weights as
they have a greater toughness OF
fiber and do not splinter so readily
1t is also probable that bridge tim
bers will also be subjected to the
treatment for the same reason. At
the present time the ties are being
laid on parts of the track subject to
the moisture as they resist dampness
to greater extent than the other
ties. but as soon as possible all the
ties used on the track will come from
the picking plant at Somers.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-18

from the sound of the woodman's ak.
1t is only within the past few years
that the lumbermen have taken cog
nizance Of the wonderful souorces of
revenue to be derived from the tim
bered area of the county and at the
present time sawmills are being es-
tablished in all parts of the county.
There is at the present time about
40 sawmills in operation in Flathead
county. OF these the larger major
ity consists of what is called "cus-
tom mills" or mills that saw lumber
for the local trade. The shipping
mills that ships the manufactured
lumber out Of the county number 10,
and it has been understood that the
coming year will see one or more
large mills established. Included in the
sawmills other than shipping mills
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-18

the cars and distributed along the
main line of the Great Northern. The
construction work on the plant was
commenced last March, and the work
was completed about July LIST, but
until within short time no ties had
been subjected to treatment.
A short time ago, however, the
work was commenced in earnest and
at the present time thousands of ties
are being treated each week. They
are now being placed in position
along the railroad between Kalispell
and st. Paul and are giving general
satisfaction. It has been found by
experience that the ties after being
treated at the Somers plant last
much longer than ties that are not
treated, and that their efficiency in
resisting decay and in holding spikes
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~ oHenS odW MIL, Tldtnc 40 Lake
and white pine, cottonwood and birch,
in the order named. In various parts
of the county cedar is also found in
large quantities.
The county is cut up in all direc-
tons by swift flowing logging
streams, among which are the Flat
head, Whitefish, Saltwater, Kootenai
and Tobacco rivers, and numerous
others. It has been claimed that there
are about 700 miles of logging streams
tributary to Flathead lake. This does
not include the Kootenai, West Fisher
or any of the rivers in western Flat
head county. OF course there is a
large portion of the timbered portion
of the county in the Flathead forest
reserve, upon which no timber is al
lowed to be cut without the permits
sion of the federal government. Where
there is no suitable logging streams
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Tie Picking Plant at Somers

Tie Picking Plant at Somers
the forests border on the Great North
ern railway line, on which the logs
can be transported in any direction
desired, thus bringing the products of
the forests within easy reach of the
sawmills. At present the greater
number of mills are clustered in the
near vicinity of Kalispell, but as time
passes they will be constructed fur
Their and further in the heart of the
woods.
During the past year the numbering
output of the county aggregated fully
100000 feet, including railroad ties.
but during the coming year this will
be increased to fully 90,000,000 feet
or more. The lumber industry of the
county has received a decided i'm
petus by the construction of a big
sawmill at the head of Flathead lake
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-18
BY HUBERT NORTHERN

!: !: /: i" i: I: !:
~~~ papa ceased to be-
M [S>T lieve in Santa Claus.
MN. ITS0 jHl He had bought a
INK MIX slate and pencil and
NS&zW.NM figured it out that the
w T% sleigh which would
~T contain the toys that
come to all the little
boys and girls in the world would have
to be as big as a house and that the
span Of reindeer that could pull it
would be forty tons too heavy to drag
it up the walls of the first house for
the trip over the roof. Many other
strange things did this wise man find
out with the help Of his slate and pen
Gil. and then he added them all up and
found the sum total to be that Santa
Claus is a myth.
He joyfully told this to his little son.
who was an advanced student of an
cient literature. To his great surprise.
his little son seemed very glad, and
when the amazed parent asked him
wherefore he thus explained:
"My worthy father. because Of GER
surreptitious glance or two into our
kitchen last Christmas eve l was gray
itating rapidly to the opinion that San
tn Claus does not exist. The only ex-
PLANTATION Of the phenomenon observed
consistent with his existence seemed
to be that he could ut once take the APP
pearance of yourself, sir. and also Of
mamma. in your nightrobcs and with
your arms full of gifts for me. and this.
too. while neither of you was In your
own room. l established the alibi for
you by hurried visit. 1t Is not to be
marveled at that my faith in Santa
Claus received a severe jostle.
But your conclusion revives my an
cient belief and puts 1t on a sure foot
ing. You have discovered that Santa
Claus is myth. Hurrah for the real
true Santa Claus. king Of myths! Here.
after will believe in him, hope In
him, adore him!
"You appear astonished, parent, but
perhaps that is because you do not un'
derstand myths. There Is nothing sc
real as myth. When l say that He
lios rides across the sky in a golden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13

tertained last evening at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs james L. Turner. 2s19 NJ
street An excellent musical program was
rendered. Mr.. WI Yam H. Swami acted as
toastnaaster. Mr.. E. Woods of Ohio re-
sponded to the tSaH zeour citizenship
Mr.. John, w. Leo pOur social standing"
and Mr.. William Drawn, Liberty
Mr.. samuel Ros&oS the firm of Barber &
of row of five Xaihtary dwellings on u
street west of 3l4f, street. The buildings
will be two storfss3h height, and provide
for two families, dks4 being located on each
floor. separate ddar6 leading to each fiat.
The large oak tPeeus on the site, once a
feature of Cooke Park, were felled this
morning, and one-of them in falling partly
wrecked the telephone wires strung over
the sidewalk. The repairs were quickly
made by force of finemen.
Thomas May, a young colored man, while
driving team attached to q loaded sand
wagon on Wisconsin avenue yesterday,
was reported to have cruelty dashed the
horses. Policeman Neale placed him I'M
der arrest for cruelty, and fine of So was
imposed in court. The horses could not
be moved by the police, being balky, and
after considerable maneuvering they were
taken to the station.
The funeral of Michael Sullivan was held
Yesterday from st. Stephens Church, the
interment being at Holy Rood cemetery.
Mrs. Julia Cartwright, an old resident,
died yesterday at her residence, 2620 +
street. For over half century she had
been member of Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
New secretary Chosen, Who Will Take
Charge April 1.

New secretary Chosen, Who Will Take
Charge April 1.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
board of managers of the Associated Char
tiles was held at the central office, 81 g
street northwest, yesterday at 415 pm.
There were present Prof. B. T. Janney,
chairman: Mrs. ]. W. Babson. DR.. Geo. NJ.
Kober, Mr.. F. L. Moore, DR.. Chas. P. Neill,
Miss Lucy NJ. Solger, Col. George Truesdell,
Mr. J. B. T. Upper, Mr.. Geo. 8. Wilson
and Mr.. s. w. Woodward. Apologies were
presented from Col. Archibald Hopkins and
DR. Anne A. Wilson, who were unable to
be present.
After the reading of the minutes Of the
previous meeting and the transaction of
routine business, the secretary's report of
the work Of the society for the month of
February was read. The report was In
part as follows:
The total number Of applications for as
sistance made to the society during the
month Of February was 1,4O2 as COMPARED
with i, 159 in the previous month and 1,492
in the corresponding month Of last year.
Relief was procured for a total number
of S14 families, as follows: From churches,
81 families; from private relief societies.
IS families; from individuals, 3S families;
from the Golden Book fund, Z, and from
the Citizens Relief Association, TO fam
flies.
The agents during the month, in the
work Of investigation, seeking employment,
ETC., made q total number of lao visits
The total amount deposited in the savings
fund during the month was $122.s5, as
compared with $136.35 in January and $45.9
in the corresponding month last year. A
number Of families withdrew their savings
during the past month to provide fuel and
pay house rent.
Prof. Janney, chairman Of the committee
appointed to consider the question of the
appointment Of a general secretary, re-
ported that Mr.. Charles F. Weller Of Chi
cago, who was elected general secretary
at the last board meeting had accepted, and
that he would be ready to take up the work
about the LIST of April Mr.. Weller has
been in charge Of charity work in one Of
the largest districts in Chicago and is
pi ointment In the work Of the national con-
ference Of charities and corrections, and
he is well known all over the country as a
leader in charity work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13
CONTINENTAL GUARDS.
Meeting Held to Discuss Matters of
Interest to Members.

Meeting Held to Discuss Matters of
Interest to Members.
The Continental. Guard of Washington
city, which was lately organized for the
purpose Of perpetuating the memory, ira
ditions, tactics, uniforms, ETC.. OF the revo-
luton, held meeting in the parlors of
the Hotel Regent last evening at 8 o'clock.
Major Commandant w. v. Cox, presiding.
The interest manifested in the organiza-
ton was shown by the large attendance.
Those present were Major Commandant
w. v. Cox, Adjutant Paul Beckwith, Fay
master Leon L. L. French. Inspector Odell
Whipple. Lieut.. Paul Brocket, Lieut. j. FL
freth Watkins, jr., W. B. Whippie, l.. Z.
Breckenridge, M. A. Winter, Thomas e.
Pole. Harold G. Pole, Capt. Thomas 81.
Mckee, Louis M. Sanders. Charles X.
Morris, George B. Pitts, secretary, ana
others.
The many details of the organization. es-
pecially the uniform and muskets to be
carried. was discussed by every one pres
ent. Mr.. Cox took occasion to explain TO
those present who had not yet Joined the
company the objects of the organization
The reports of the committees appointed
at the last meeting were received. Many
applications for membership were handed
in, and it was stated by several members
present that many others, who had oeen
unable to do so up to the present time,
would send in their applications before the
next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13
AnacOstia Items.

musical entertainment for the benefit
Of the movement to establish and maintain
workshops for the blind of the District Of
Columbia was held Monday evening and
last evening in Masonic Hall, corner OF
Jackson and Pierce streets, Anacostia.
Those taking part in the program were:
Miss A. c. D. Murray, soprano; Miss Daisv
Coates and Miss Ruby Coates, mandolins.
MIR. ]. S. Tippett, violinist; Mr.. Frederick
D. Barbour, reader. and. Mr. H. R. w.
Miles, pianist and acconapanist.
Police Officerss Bunp and Buckmaster OF
the Anacostia station are Ill and absent
from duty. Night Stationkeeper Eckloff.
who has been sick for several weeks. was
able to return to his post last evening.
officer Stahl Is absent with leave, and his
place in the station at night Is being taken
by Officer Reagan
well-attended meeting of Electa Chap
ter, No. 2, Order of the, Eastern Star. was
held last evening in the Masonic Hall at
Anacostia, when number of the officers
from the grand chapter were entertained
Several persons were admitted to the order.
and the visiting, members delivered re-
marks of interest.
Anacostia, now Of New York city, is visit
ing friends at Anapestia. Mr.. GRAY was
in g. railroad wreck in PENNSYLVANIA re-
Gently, and Is still suffering somewhat as
the result OF injuries then received.
Rev. Father keenan, of st. Cyprian's
Church, Washington, delivered the sermon
last evening at the services in st. Teresa's
Church, a large audience being present.
DR.. g. w. Fisher OF the pension and rec
ord division of the War Department is I'll
at his residence on jackson street, Ana
costa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13
APPENDICITIS AND GRIP.
French Doctor COrrects Statement At
tributed to Him.

French Doctor COrrects Statement At
tributed to Him.
Dr. Lucas Championiere Of Paris sends a
letter to the New York Herald regarding
bis communication to the Academy of
Medicine regarding the relations OF influ-
eEza to appendicitis.
st regret says the doctor. ''that the
citations from my communication publish
ed by the Herald, which were necessarily
Incomplete, have raised CONVERSATIONS by
eminent American doctors and surgeons.
I never attributed to myself the discov-
cry OF the relations Of influenza to ap-
pendicitis. confined myself to saying that
1 regarded the thing as proved and gave
my reasons for saying SO.
81 added that I thought that excess of
animal food predisposed to intestinal
troubles; and, in consequence, to appendi-
citis. / said that this condition might ex-
plain, in a certain measure, the extreme
frequency Of appendicitis in England and
America, where animal food Is much more
largely used than In France.
II cited, to show the frequency of appen-
dicitis. the opinion Of DR.. w. W. Keen OF
Philadelphia, who, in a brochure which he
me, we must assume that nearly one-third
of all adults have had one or more at
taclks.
Although appendicitis is becoming more
and more frequent In France, ana though
almost consider It like q new malady, we
do not admit that 1t Is as common as that.
We therefore find II quite natural that the
most interesting reports on this malady
have come to US from America We re-
gard them as particularly valuable and
Instructive, and cited several OF them In
my communication to the academy.
You will understand the regret feel to
see my communication reproduced as IL
had taken no account of. these labors."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13

for shipbuiding. There is an Increase OF
S,f45 in the number Of officers and men.
The new ship building program provides
for three battle ships, six armored cruis-
ers, two third-class cruisers, ten torpedo
boat destroyers, five torpedo boats. two
sloops of war and five submarine boats.
On some of these vessels work was begun
in 1900. All the ships will be in course Of
construction this year.
Under the heading Of submarine boats
the admiralty report says:
Five of the type invented by Holland
have been ordered the first of which should
be delivered next autumn. What the flu
ture value of these boats may be in naval
warfare can only be a matter of conjec-
ture. Experiments with these boats will
assist the admiralty in assessing their true
value. The question of their employment
must be studied in all it's developments and
the mechanism carefully watched in this
country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-13
EASY TERMS FOR THE BOERS.
Gen. Kitchener Ordered to Modify
POLICY TOWARD BurGhera.

Gen. Kitchener Ordered to Modify
Policy Toward Burghers.
LONDON. March 13.-The Daily News
this morning makes the following impor
tant statement:
I'VE understand that the government has
modified the unconditional surrender pol
Icy. We believe Lord Kitchener has been
authorized to offer amnesty to both the
Beers and the Boer leaders, except where
treachery is clearly proved. Cape rebels
only are to be punished by disfranchise-
ment.
Loans are to be granted to the Beers
for rebuilding and restocking their farms,
and, finally, the government will offer to
establish some kind of civil government
as soon as all the commanders have sur
rendered.
Its form will probably be that Of a
crown colony, but with an important con-
cession, which Sir Alfred Miner advises
namely, a council including Beers Of posi-
ton like General Botha, Lucas Meyer and
Mr.. Schalk-Burger."
Inquiries made at the war office Show
the officials there have no recent news OF
the surrender negotiations. They think the
armistice expires March IA, and are in
clined to believe General Botha will sur
render. but the officials are doubtful In re-
gard to the other Boer commanders in the
field.
Mr.. Balfour, replying to question in the
house of commons today, repeated his
statements that the government declined at
present to furnish any information regard
ing the negotiations with General Botha.
1t is reported tonight that General Botha
Is waiting for the return of General De
Wet to the north before coming to a de-
| ciSion.
According to the Bloemfontein core.
| spondent of the Times, there are as many
| as eight separate guerrilla commanders In
| Orange River colony, and two villages have
been declared seats of government by the
rebels. Progress must remain arrested, .
| says the correspondent, until the twenty.
seven columns now In the colony or Gen.
| eral Bothas action in the Transvaal, clears
up the military situation
/ 1t was rumored on the stock exchange
| yesterday that the government would issue
| a war loan of $4,000 In consols.
| DIR. Leyds announces that Mr.. Kruger
| will ignore the surrender negotiations be.
| tween General Botha and Lord Kitchener