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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
OIL IN PAYING QUANTITY.
And Gusher is not Far i'm the Future
in the Welsh Field.

DR.. j. II. Barrett this morning
showed the Press man bottle of rich
black oil, direct from the well of the
Welsh Oil and Land Development Co. +,
being bored by Jones q Keoughan
Co. This is the well that had the
great blowout a few weeks ago. The
well was saved by the experienced
efforts of Driller Clay, and when the
machinery was repaired, he began
going down in the well again.
w. p. Weber, of this city, who was
over there yesterday, says that the
night before the driller pulled out his
drilling pipe and stopped the pump,
and as soon as the water pressure was
off of the well, he noticed that the oil
commenced flowing over the top of the
pipe. The flow was directed into the
ditch, and the oil was allowed to flow
for exactly ten minutes, when it was
cut off by Gaping the main pipe.
Two barrels of pure oil were then
taken up from the ditch and shipped
to Jennings for analysis.
1t is understood that the directors
of the company are now in conference
to decide whether they will stop the
well at this point, making of it a
pumping proposition, or go on down
through the rock in search of a
gusher.
Whatever may be the outcome of
that CaIcasieu parish has at last de-
veloped the fact that she contains in
her borders oil in paying quantities,
and of character that seems to insure
it to be of the first quality.-L. c.
Press
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
An ENJOYABLE Outing.


The following persons from Welsh
enjoyed a pleasant outing at Lake Ar
thur Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. G.. d.
Ryther, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Convey,
Misses Nellie Moore, Carrie Thomas,
Eva Cline, Grace Sargent, Lucy Carr,
Ollie Daughenbaugh, Alta Goodreau,
and Messrs. A. r. Jones, j. V. Kelly,
J. T. Boiling, Jesse Reimer, Webb
Wilson, w. Fl. Bridges, Willie Labit,
VIM. Terry, Gordon Crank. Merit Nor
rell Ed Rusher. Claud Martin, Jesse
Buckingham, Press Parsons, Paul
Gilbeau and Ed Goodreau.
The young ladies prepared a lunch,
which was spread under the grove on
the Lake front.
In the afternoon very interesting
game of base ball was played between
the Welsh and Lake Arthur teams, re-
sulting in a decisive victory for our
boys. The game was one of the incest
that has been played this year and
was absolutely devoid of wrangling
and questionable decisions. C.s~1p
Huskey, of Jennings, manipulate the
indicator and gave entire satisfaction.
The final score was II to 8. A return
game will be played in this city next
Sunday.
The day was spent pleasantly by all
who joined in the outing and they
We're treated very Hospitality by the
citizens of Lake Arthur.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
A Farewell Party.

A farewell party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Robin
son, at Roanoke, Saturday evening in
honor of their son, Ebert, who left
Sunday evening for San Antonio,
Texas. to enter military school,
Light refreshments were served and a
general good time was had. Follow
ing are the names of those in attend
ance:
Misses Cora and May Suffer, Maud
Rutfner, Mabel and Nellie Smith,
Pearl Mink, Sadie Flory, Leota, Eva
and Dora Robinson, Mae Bowers
and Mabel FAIRIES; Messrs. Willie SUIT
ter, Frank Hoke, Eddie Crumpacker,
Marshall Watkins, Walter Bowers,
- Gardner, Byron Flory, Gilbert
Gillett, Ben Flory, Albert Gillett,
John Robinson, Ebert Robinson and
Newton Longernecker: Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. Firestone, Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Keller;
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Armstrong,
of Welsh; Miss Cora Nofsinger, Of
South English, Iowa, and Mr.. Hoke,
of Goshen, Ind.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
Severely Burned.

G. L. Taggart, of near town, was
severely burned about the face and
hands one day last week by an oil
explosion from a traction engine
They were on the road about a mile
west Of town when the burner became
clogged and ref to work Mr.
Taggart, who was 4a..rr by, stopped to
fix the burner and regulate the flow of
oil. This done he walked about twen-
ty feet away, turned around and faced
the engine when suddenly the explo-
sion occurred. 1t was supposed to
have been caused by the ignition of
the accumulated gas from the oil in
the fire box. JnO. Jennings, the
engineer, and Fred Rustler. bystan-
der, were also slightly burned Mr..
Taggart will be some time in recover
ing from his injuries.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
No Doubt About That.

Col. Gutfey recently expressed the
opinion that William Jennings Bry-
ans bewailing the retrogression of
the Democratic party is to be explain
ed only on the ground that the party
has backed away from Bryan, adding
that the Nebraskan explanation of
the situation is somewhat less lucid to
the sense of the DISTINGUISHED than that
of worthy negro matrOn who, having
lost one of her numerous progeny by
death. was met by friend at the
head OF the procession of mourners.
(which of the children is dead,
aunty?' asked the friend.
why, de one in de hearse,' was
the sObbing reply.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
New Board Of Health.

Friday afternoon the police jury
elected the new board of health for
Calcasieu parish. The contestants
for the position of president of the
board were Drs., Temple Smith, of
Westlake, and D. G. lies, of Vinton.
Messrs. Unkel, Chavanne, Hampton,
Sigler, Miller and Taylor voted for
DR.. lies, and Cbaumont, House and
Stewart cast their ballots for Dr.
Smith.
Messrs. Chaumont and Miller were
elected unanimously as the remaining
members of the board. j. G. LeBleu,
as the presiding officer, did not vote
Lake Charles Press.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
Welsh School Opens.

The Welsh public school opened
Monday morning under very favor
able circumstances. The enrolment
is larger than any previous year,
there being a regular attendance of
l37, and that number promises to be
considerably augmented within a
short time. The remodeling of the
school building has greatly facilitated
matters and Welsh now has one of the
most cOmmOdious school buildings in
this section. Several new studies
have been introduced this year and
work in the tenth grade is being car
ried right along. The teachers are,
Prof c. e. Hooper, Misses Cora Mil
Ter, Marie Robertson and Nettie Rad
exc, and all report excellent work for
opening week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
Jennings celebrated Labor Day las

Jennings celebrated Labor Day last
week in first-class style. A big pa
rade was the principal attraction of
the celebration. In commenting on
the floats in the parade the Times says:
THE E. F. Walker Bazaar and Gro
Gerry Go. was the most elaborate and
was ythe prettiest. A small derrick
was hraped with dry goods of many
kinds On each. corner sat little
girl dressed in white. Each of the lit
tie girls had box of candy and APP
pies. These they threw into the crowd
as the wagon passed. The wagon was
drawn by four white horses. "
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
No Good Buggies so cheap nor no cheap
Buggies so good as those sold by the
CALCASTEU IMPLEMENT CO.. Ltd.
A Social Event.

Mr.. John Forest received a party of
young people at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. n: G. Shipman Friday evening,
spent in playing games. rendering
solos and duets, both vocal and in
strumental. Ice cream and cake were
served as refreshments. All departed
at a late hour expressing themselves
as having enjoyed most pleasant
evening. Those present We're: Messrs.
M. Davis, H. Plum, N. Hadley, w.
Russell, D. Petersime, r. Null, L. n.
Wilson, and Misses Lucy Carr, Lizzie
Fear, June Plum, Kate Buckingham.
Coda Davis and Ethel Douglas. =
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
Strayed.

On July 27, 1902, one Durham COW,
red with some white on hips and TANKS.
Horns grown down over eyes. Sup
posed to have young calf. Informer
will be rewarded. G. G. MORRILL,.
Welsh La;
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

Train No. ran into a freight car
Tuesday morning at Mermentau,
smashing the pilot and causing a gen
eral shaking up of the passengers.
The passenger was delayed over an
hour as result.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
For Sale.

/ have two bed room suits of furni-
ture, chairs: cook stove, etc, which [
will sell at reasonable prices. These
goods are in good condition and some
one can get bargain by addressing
me at Roanoke, La.
J. F. HOKE
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

The fellow that died in Arkansaw.
came to life and said he had been to
hell, forgot that he was still there.
We can sell you q slice of the Garden
of Eden. if you want it. Call and see
the Louisiana Land Co. Ltd.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

The JOURNALS telephone number is
SO. When you know of an item of
news please ring us UP.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
WANTED,

We have customers for well plants
of 100 to 400 acres improved. Let us
hear from you if you wish to sell.
DWIGANS g. CARR,
jly25tf Welsh, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

Call up 43 and get prices on furni-
ture, mattings, carpets, window shades.
linoleum, in fact anything you want
in our line.
WELSH FURNITURE Co., LTD.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

The Balm wagon is known to be the
best wagon and has less draft than
any wagon on the market. See David
son Wesson Implement Company
about them.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12
SAY. Rows Z

If you want to be up-to-date. call at
Calc8sieu Implement Company. Lin
tied, and get one of those up-to-d ate
buggies.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

DR.. r. r. Arceneaux and A. SON
nier took a sixty mile spin YESTERDAY
in the formers automobile. TbeY
visited the Illinois plant and Other
places in the southern part of the
parish.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

Ladies and children's low quarter
shoes at cost. w. S. CASE.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

Now is the time to take out a Deer
ing Binder. They will save your rice
Others may. Always atpavidson-
Wesson implement Co. s.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-12

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
WARWICK NECK

Senator and Mrs. Nelson w. Aldrich
have returned from New York whittier
they went TO sec Mr.. and Mrs. John D..
Rockefeller, Jr. of for Europe
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Van slyck and
family are domiciled in the Campbell resi-
dence here for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Chaplin. Miss
Florence Chaplin are at their summer
residence for the season.
Mrs. Fannie f. Spencer and family are
at the Spencer residence for the sum
mer.
Mrs. Hulda Mann is here nj her cottage
for the sursmer.
Mr. and Mrs. w w. weeden are en-
tertaining Mrs. Charles Mason and
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Brayton were the
Huusts OF Mrs. Rice here. over the Fourth.
Rev. Arthur NJ Aucock OF All Saints
church has been the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs G. A. Nightingale. here. for several
weeks past, where he has rapidly re-
gained his health.
Marion Kirby. daughter Of Mr.. Henry
A. Kirby. entertained Is Of the Little
Helpers" for the Rhode Island hospital
during the past ws>k.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
MILITARY PARADE
A DECIDED SUCCESS.
Important Feature of the Fourth of
July CelebratiOn--Band Concerts,
BallOOnASccnSiOn and Fireworks

CTS Trainor commanding. Then followed
tion. with Major L. McQueeney command
Ing and Lieutenant J. 8. ODonnell as ad-
tutant. The three companies OF the bat
talon were as follows: Company A,
Captain Daniel J. Ryan commanding;
Company Il, Captain Edward Folly COM
manding; Company c, Captain John
Brown commanding.
Then followed Company A, Hibernian
Rifles. under the command OF Captain
Joseph Smith. and Company A OF the Irish
Forester Guards, under the command OF
Captain Joseph Brennan. The process
sion ended with the Emmet Total Abstin-
ence Cadets, under the command of Cap
tain Edward Titus.
BY MAYOR AND GOVERNOR.
The route OF march was through Canal
street and across Exchange place, pass
ing by the City Hall. where the line was
reviewed by Mayor Granger and the joint
special committee on celebration Of the
city council, as well as Governor Kimbail
and staff
After passing tho reviewing stand the
parade countermarched down the south
side OF Exchange place. through Ex-
change street to Westminster. Up West
minister street the parade marched to
jackson. through which they proceeded TO
Broadway. The rest OF the route OF
march was up Broadway to Bainbridge
avenue, 20 Westminster, to Bridgeham, to
Broad, TO Weybosset street thence to
Market square. where the line was dis
missed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
RELIGIOUS
NOTICES
BAPTIST.

Calvary, Broad and Stanwood streetk-
lo;S. worship; 2:l5, B. s.; els, c. e.;
Roger Williams, woodward road and
8. s.. 1880; Y. p. s. c. E.. s.: song service
and sermon, Z; hand of fellowship and
Broadway. Rev. ]. V, osterhout. pastor
IS. s.. 10:45 a. m: address OF welcome
to new members. Followed by Lords sup
pee soaih secmGn oeean P and aSsS Gallup i' streets
Rorssshs1e o sns sy the paf9T is5 Rev s J9hp Finch s
ss Pear al' . RI II by the % paste1. e1
Rev. j. A. Hainer. 10:45 and 1880; s. g.,
12:15; c. E.. $50; chorus ip evening con-
Quoted by Mr.. T. c. Hudson; Lords sup
Ebernezer. Rev J. B. X. Butler. pastor
Preaching. IL; 8. s.. /: c. E.. $50; preach
Stewart street-Preaching by. the pas
tor, Rev Edwin. Bromley; subject. lo:15.
Certainly I will be With Thee" s. s..
mersion Scriptural Baptism?" Lords sup
per after baptism.
Dyer Avenue Baptist chapel-S. s.. q
CONGREGATIONAL
Pilgrim. Rev. f. n. Pullan, minister
Morning worship. with holy communion.
lo:46; s: s.. 1915; evening service will be
Central, Angel street and Diman place
Morning service, 1045; Prof George F.
Moore of Harvard university Will preach,
followed by communion OF the Lords sup
First Unitarian). Benefit and Benevo-
lent streets. Augustus M Lord. minister
Public worship with communion, l0:45.
Rev. Alfred Manchester OF Salem. Mass,
union@Mr. Nutting will preach morning
Beyond Death"
EPISCOPAL.
Church OF the MISUNDERSTANDING pray
er. lo1s service. sermon and holy, com
munion, 1o:45: evening service and SER
Calvary, Orchard avenue-Morning pray
er and sermon. l045.
FREE BAPTIST.
Elmwood Avenue, Rev. s. A. Blalsdell
pastor-Sermon, lo:%5; subject. The Scat
tered sheep" followed with Lords sup
Pier; pist. : s.ss g. ia'i' c e. $780, church SER
Roger williams. Westminster and
Knight streets-io:t5, preaching by Rev
1880, evening service.
METHODIST. ''''''-'-l
Trinity. Union. Rev. ]. Francis Cooper
% members; 7:So. sermon. American
Mathewson Street. Rev. s. NJ. Dick. Phi
Gpiv.rss: S Mr. r Bower SS T r church, Ss IN cor 9ae
netiet. morning.
Hope street, Ronnetts G. Miller, pastor
lo;45, patriotic service; special musioi ad-
dress by the pastor. Gods Hand I'm
American History;" 1915. s. s. $3.50. Il. l.. !:
1880. address by the pastors twin brother.
The Union Baptist church unites with this
church this month.
UNIvERSALIsT
First. Rev III. l. Cushman, ID. d., pas
tor-Public worship at i0:s5; DR.. Cushman
will preach; holy communion at II M;
s. y. at 1890.
Burgess streets Rev w. G. Selleck, pas
tor-Pubhc worship. 10:45. followed by
communion: s. s. 12;l5.
MIsCELLANEOUs
Mary Hopkins Rescue mission. No. I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
JUST in TIME.

Prepare for summer complaint. Have
a quart OF cherry brandy. cherry rum or
blackberry brandy. All physicians rec
ommend II. Sold at SOC. per quart
Whistles, Brandles, Rum. Gins at
500 per gallon and up.
All kinds of Wines scId at the very
lowest prices.
we guarantee all our goods strictly
pure for family or medicinal use. A free
sample can be obtained Of any goods de-
sired.
We bottle the Park Brew Layers, AleA
Porters for family use. Free delivcrS
NO BAR. Call. write or telephone. 2s1f
Union.
u. MILLER e. CO.
2I0.2I2 North Main Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05

Clemence street--Sunday evening service.
7:t5 led by Mr.. Porter. All welcome.
Italian Baptist Observation-Disclosures or
new chapel on Marietta street. near
Charles street, at p. IN. Rev Ia M'
King, ID. D., and Rev. II. ID. Anderson,
d. u. and Italian missionaries will speak.
Broad Street Christian church. G. A.
Conibeer. pastor--W orship with commun-
ion. lv:4o: s. s.. 12:l5; c. +. service, I:So,
with address by Prof: B. l.. Rockwood or
Indianapolis. 'ts the Young Man SAFE
Church OF the New Jerusalem, Trinity
square, Rev. George s. Wheeler, pa.gor-
Service 10:i5 q. m; subject, The Shep-
herds With the Flocks Shall Feed.
l.. d. g., Bellevue avenue chapet-Ser-
vices at 1880 a. m. and $3.50 p. m; preach
ing by Elder +. o. Coombs; s. s. at 1890
u. m, -
Mission of the Coming King, S7 Broad
street-l0:45. prayer and conference
Brother j. +. Meehan will. speak at $50
First Church OF Christ (sclentisp. $50
Bowen street-Service, l0:45; subject.
Peoples American mission, $50 Prairie
avenues. s.. 1890; preaching. 145
Park SIDE Congregational society
Rounds avenues. s. ats: Y. 3. 9. E
at Gas: preaching at l:3O, by w. Byron
Williams OF Andovel. Mass.
Second Church OF Christ (ScientisD, 40
Bridgham ,.treot-Service. lO;4o a. M sub
1ect. God"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
Desires to Possess Fastest Au-
tomobiIe In the World.
She ORDERS TWO MACHINES
One viii Be Sixty and The Other Forty
Horse Pewer-Hsr Desire Defeated
BY Another Purchase

New York. July 5.-Mrs. Howard Gould
has an ambition.
Not satisfied with possessing one of
the most elaborately equipped and lux
uriously furnished steam yachts afioat.
she now wishes to own the swiftest au-
tomobile in America
Beaten In the trials on Staten Island
witA her Mercedes. in which imported
racing cars were successful, Mrs. Gould
means to achieve victory without re-
gard TO trouble or expense. ~
Mrs. Gould was shopping for automo-
biies last week when her eye lighted
on the red-painted, highly polished 70
horse power Panhard In the show rooms
OF Smith & Mabley in Seventh avenue.
Mrs. Gould tried the machine and was
delighted. Still. she went away with
out arriving at any very definite under
standing and said shs would look at
the Panhard again.
veryi Preston is a member Of the
United States Steel Corporation. Auto
u,obiling to him Is something more than
pastime. Like Mrs. Gould he has .
yearning to annihilate space in the
heavy motor cars 1t was Mr.. Preston
who, upon returning from Ardsley
Casino In a record-smas shing auto. with
two charming women. met with an ac-
cident. There was much mystery as to
the identity Of Mr.. Preston's compan-
ions
When Mr.. Preston saw the 40 horse
power car at Smith & Mableys he wrote
his check for $4,000.
The next day Mrs Gould telephoned
that she would buy the machine.
When she heard that IT had been sold
Mrs. Gould expressed her disappoint-
ment and displeasure pointedly to Mr..
A. d. Proctor Smith. She was not In
the least delighted.
When the disappointment wore away.
however. she ordered not one machine.
but two, the fastest that money could
buy. One will be 40 horsepower. the
other a so horse power auto.
With her Mercedes OF l6 horsepower
Mrs. Gould will own three of the fast
est machines in the country Society
Is looking forward TO seeing Mrs. Gould
herself at the steering gear.
Mr.. Smith would not talk OF the trans
action yesterday
II don't know how this news gets
out" he said. "I don't deny or con-
firm tt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
ABSOLUTE FAITH.
You Can Depend Upon the Word
of This Providence Citizen.

He has had the experience
He has thoroughly tested the article
He found II as represented.
He corrobates the opinions of scores
in Providence.
Mr.. Herbert c. Blood. policeman of
station 4. living ut 50 Wilson street,
says: II have nothing TO add to the
statement made through our Providence
newspaper in the month of January.
lsee. in which told my fellow citizens
that Dosn's Kidney Pills had cured me
OF bsckache and kidney complaint 1t
Is now considerably over three years
since I first made the fact known and
I Just as ardentiy recommend the prep
arstlon TO the public as did when Il
was first brought to my notice Doan's
pills act UP TO their representations"
For sale by all dealers Price 50 cents.
Foster-Miiburn company. Buffalo. N.
Y. sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and take
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05

A nag swung high on q rampant bold.
And tho soldiers saw II blow;
And the sun went down and the stars
cams out.
And over the fisid died the battle shout
While the sentries paced TO and fro.
A bell tolled loud In the midday air.
And q flag fiuttered over the trees.
And the people gazsd with proud demean
On the flag that Haunted the stars thir-
teen,
High in the midsummer breeze.
The stars have grown since that far-or
day.
And the stripes are true and bright.
And over the country they sweep afar.
Gallant each stripe and gallant each
start
Shining by day and by night
A single bell tolled in the long ago.
To rally the brave little band.
Where chimes now peal In the stifrening
breeze,
And shouts ring Joyously over the seas.
And flags wave over the land.
Augusta Prescott In the Buffalo
Sunday News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05

The Holiness movement of New Eng
land opened a two-weeks campaign yes
terday at Camp Hebron. Nearly 1000 per-
sons were In attendance. Preaching SER
vices were held at s q. m, 10 a. m, 3 p.
m. and p. m. At o'clock the newly
erected tabernacle was dedicated with
impressive ceremonies. Rev. Arthur w.
Greene spoke. Rev. John Pennington of
Providence delivered the sermon, and
there was chorus singing under the d.
rection OF Prof Louis Mitchell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05

The liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction TO householders is suLPHo
NAPTHoL. II fills numerous everyday
wants because II can he utilized in many
ways as a perfect cleanser and purifier.
BROWN BROS. CO.. es Exchange Place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
THE WEATHER

Boston. July 6.-For New England;
Showers this afternoon and tonight; sun
day. fair: fresh variable winds becoming
southwest
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Available for Forestry.

Gen. C. C. Andrews gives some inter-
esting figures regarding lands in the
state which can be successfully planted
with trees. He says:
'There are in central and northern
Minnesota, in scattered localities, 81
600, 900 acres of land which is too hllly,
too rocky or too sandy for agriculture,
but on which pine forest, when in nor
NAL condition, will annually and per-
petually yield 225 feet board measure
per acre. This would be an annual
crop for the whole 100000 acres OF
CTS, 900, 900 feet, which would now have
the average net value, standing, of "a
per 1000 feet, or in all, So, 800, 600; a
revenue equal to nearly per cent on
capital of 500, O00, 900, the value of the
forest. The forest, besides many other
indirect benefits, such as beauty OF
landscape, water supply and the like,
would give employment to $1,000 work
men and support population OF
quarter of million people.
A part of these 100000 acres OF
waste land belongs to the United States,
which would doubtless grant them to
our state as soon as selected by the
Geological Survey-which it can do
without any. new legislation. The
other part belongs to private individu-
ais from whom the state would have to
buy the lands.