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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
River Notes.

The steamers from Norfolk and river
l,pdings report nothing new in the river.
T r. was high tide this morning, IN
some places the water invaded tne
Strand. Mud was everywhere, the re-
sult Of tho recent rains, and people com,
peIIed to visit the river front renamed
thereon as shcpt time as possible. l..
last or cruise found the scbOoners Charles
II. Richardson of Baltimore, lhe Irene irene
of Newbern, N. c., tie mary Z, o. Don ~
of Crisfeld, Md. the NJ. Il. Ooloouln " y,
Baltimore and the Melissa w. "awien n00
of Oriole, Nd, all ashore in the en-, fAn. ~
to Crisfeld harbor, where they W, ~
blown in the storm of December last
They were all too far inshore for the
Window to render any assistance and
are in damaged condition. The Win
dom pulled the schooner Mary off the
ground in the mouth of the Rappahan-
mock and took her to Carter's creek to
be repaired The Window is still cruis-
ing in the bay on the lookout for vessels
in distress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Personal.

Mr.. Hughes Armistead, who went to
the Philippine Islands some years ago,
has returned to his home in this city,
but will soon leave here for Central
America.
Mrs. Prudence Woody, of Portsmouth,
is visiting her father, Mr.. w. I. Emer-
son. She will remain here until after
the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. Charles Steel is sick at his home
on north Alfred street.
Mr.. Samuel II. Garrett, baggagemas-
ter on the Washington-Southern Rail.
way, will leave on ten-day vacation
tomorrow, during which time he viii
visit his aunt Mrs. Virginia Berry, Ii
Chicago.
Miss Louise Burke is visiting Mrs.
Charles Carter at her home on nortf
Charles street, in Baltimore.
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Union Railroad Station.

The House of Representatives yester-.
day afternoon by viva voce vote passed
the Senate bill providing for the erection
of a union railroad station at Massachu-
sets avenue and First street northeast,
Washington. The bill was taken up for
consideration after being fayorably re-
ported from the committee on District OF
Columbia. There was quite dispute
as to whether that provision OF the bill
for a 800, 900 plaza in front of the sta
ton should be adopted. Representative
Cannon opposed this provision on the
ground of economy. Upon test vote
Mr. Cannon's proposition was defeated.
This vote demonstrated to the opponents
of the bill that roll call upon the final
measure would beunavailing, so that the
measure was passed without division.
The station, which is to cost 81, 600, 600,
is to be situated north of the present site
of the Baltimore and Ohio depot, at
Delaware and Massachusetts, avenues.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, by the
terms Of the bill, is to remove its tracks
from the Mall and reach the site OF the
proposed station through tunnel to run
between the Capitol and Congressional
Library buildings. The government is
to pay the Pennsylvania Railroad ST.
500. 900 and the Baltimore and Ohio
$500. 900 in addition to providing for
the plaza park. The Massachusetts,
avenue site will cost the District OF
Columbia and general government about
81, 800, 600 for change in grade OF streets
and drainage to property, which will be
about 81, 1000, 900 greater than would
have been the cost at G street. 10
eoualize this cost the committee cut
down the amount to epaid to each road
Inv S500 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

King George of Saxony, who has been
i'll since last week, had a turn for the
worse today.
Professor Kupffer died at Munich this
afternoon. He was member OF the
Boston Society of Natural History.
Eight miners were killed and six
wounded by a fire damp explosion In
the mines at Mauriac. France, today.
There is no improvement in the con-
dition of Rev. DR.. Temple, Archbishop
of Canterbury, who is seriously Ill IN
London with nervous affection.
A collision occurred in the English
Channel this morning between the Brit
ish steamer Oakmore, and the trans
Atlantic liner st. Germaine. Details
are lacking.
News has reached Sofa from Dub
nitza. Macedonia, that "a Macedonian
workmen, while returning from their
work, were set upon and killed by a
Turkish patrol.
The session of the British House OF
Commons was notable today for the pres
ence of John Redmond and his followers
of the Irish party, who have absented
themselves from Commons sittings for
several weeks.
DIR. Josef Stern, the famous editor OF
the Frankfort Gazette, died today at the
age of 63. Doctor Stern was strong
radical, and on several occasions was
imprisoned for his vigorous attacks
on Prince Bismarck's home policy.
The jury in the famous divorce suit OF
Sir Charles Craddock Hartopp who asked
for an absolute divorce from his wife in
London today handed down a decision
dismissing both his petition and the
counter petition of Lady Hartopp.
The official resume of what transpired
at the meeting of the Council OF Ministers
at Paris today, says that Foreign Minister
DeIcasse recalled the arrangement made
with Venezuela last April, and declared
that French interests in Venezuela and
the guarantees offered for the settlement
of French claims could not be affected by
present events.
1t is rumored in London today that
whatever the outcome of the Hartopp
divorce suit, it will bring about an even
more sensational case, one in which a
person very near to the throne Will
| figure. The most strenuous endeavors,
It is said, are now being made to settle
=. case and keep it out of court, but
inns pbted if these efforts will succeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Alexandria Knitting Mill.

A meeting of gentlemen interested in
the Alexandria Knitting Mill was to
have been held last night at the room OF
the Business Mems League for the pur-
pose of enlarging this plant and to make
arrangements for making it permanent
Alexandria institution. A few persons
only appeared and no business was
transacted. In the meantime charter
is being prepared setting forth the objects
of those concerned. 1t is said that steps
will be taken to form a joint stock col n
pany for the purpose of perpetuating the
industry.
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49, NGREsSIONAL.

~ 'sterday discussed the
The Senate ye efficiency of the
bill to promote the Tins statehood
militia and also the omn- tho militia
bill. Mr.. Proctor called up NV p l,l,
bill. An amendment by Mr.. ~;no
striking from the bill section "a, ha, e
particular reference to the reserve force
of trained men, provoked some discussion
Mr.. Pettus raising the point that the
section if enacted into law would be an
infringement of the constitutional au-
thority of the States and put the control
of the militia of the several States into
the hands of the general government.
The bill was laid aside for the omni-
bus statehood BILL Senator Dillingham;,
of Vermont, who is opposed to the bill
occupying the time of the Senate for the
remainder of the day in rehearsing the
testimony taken by the subcommittee OF
the committee on territories during its
tour of investigation in Arizona, New
Mexico. and Oklahoma. After brief
executive session the Senate adjourned.
The House passed the Senate bill for a
union railroad station in Washington
to cost 81, 900, 900. The station is to be
situated north of the present site of the
Baltimore and Ohio depot, at Delaware
and Massachusetts avenues, and in front
of it is to be large plaza park. The
Pennsylvania Railroad, by tina terms OF
the bill, is to remove its tracks from
the Mall and reach the site of the pro-
posed station through tunnel to run
between the Capitol and Library build
ings. The government is to pay the
Pennsylvania Railroad 81, 500, 600 and
the Baltimore and Ohio $500, 900 in adj
dit;on 10 nroviding for the plaza park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Miss Martha Reid, daughter OF
Richard S. and Elizabeth Reid, died at
her home, Langley, Fairfax county, on
Sunday last.
The NJ. schuIer Beef Co., beginning with
today. will give away until Christmas samples
of coffee roasted by the Scuii Gomez Com.
pany. Lady attendants WIN also serve no'
coffee to those visiting the store.
Officer Griffin today arrested man who was
conducting business without license. ne
LEFT collateral for his appearance tomorrow
morning.
Sharps and Flats met last night for rehear-
sal and will meet again on Thursday night
for the last time till after the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Scarcity of Lodgers.

1t was stated several days ago that no
fire had yet been kindled in the southern
portion of the station house, the part
allotted to dodgers, and it was suggested
that this fact would soon be communi-
Gated to tramps throughout the country.
At this time of the year heretofore be-
tween twelve and fifteen dodgers we're
accommodated nightly at the station
house. Sometimes nearly forty would
he there. Notwithstanding the incl EN-
emit weather of last night the station
keeper had no applications for lodging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
The WeaG. her.

The rainy and gloomy weather which
set in early yesterday m orning has pre-
vailed ever since. Rain fell at interva.'
all night and similar conditions have
prevailed today. Occa sionaily thick
iogs have formed, but the y did not hang
long. Trains entering or leaving the
city are more or less late on account of
protracted rains. The holiday trade is
seriously affected by the present rainy
conditions.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, CUSTOM
HOUSE BUILDING, ALEXANDRIA, VA
DECEMBER 16, 1902.
To all whom it may concern:
Take notice, that on TUESDAY, December
Goth. 1902. at my Office in the Custom House
Building at Alexandria, Va, ! shall proceed
TO execute the orders of the District Court Oh
the United States for the Eastern District o o.
Virginia. entered in the matter Of Charles 4;
Tyler bankrupt, on January Sth, 1871, anu
December 4th, 1902, which requires me 70 as
certain and report the matters and Things or,
dered to be reported by the order entered
January sth 1901, and to settle t2e account
of r. Il. Meredith, deceased, the former as
sienee of said bankrupt, and 10 ascertain ana
renort all sales of real estate, Description
thereof the names Of the purchasers, and the
amounts of the original purchase price ana
| tbe amounts due on account oil purchase
money and in particular the amount que
on account Of the purchases OF james
Coats. who is in possession OF sne s
land purchased by said Coats, and by wnaI
file or claim they hold the same, and all me
circumstances relating to the same. a,
which time and place all parties interested
are required to attend. -, Ct.
Given under my hand as special ,0hinls'
sioner of said Court, this 10th day OF Decem
Der, A. d. 1902. ,o,,x- @ roxvrrp
dao,6 10t Special Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Fined for Contempt.

Henry Scott, cOIored, was arrested
yesterday by Officer Griffin on war;
., 1t charging him with contempt. On
S a. 'ay he had the proprietor of salooiT
s S~s~ colored man arrested, alleging
thot tho, assaulted him with a >pistol.
, re ooss as called yesterday morning
and Scott 'Siled to appear. The ac-
"nssd were disn 'issed and the complainant
o CRESTED The tayor this morning fined
him $40 which he Jailed to pay and was
lockedup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Holiday Sale of
Mems Cravats.

silk Crayats in the new knot lined and
French fourth hand, in light, medium and
dark effects. These Crayats are made from
regular half-dollar silks. We have special
display of these on counters in and adjoining
or Mems Department, at
25c Each for Choice.
Mems silk Cravats, in all the newest
shapes and latest patterns and colorlngs
made in large English squares, French four
ia-hands. lined and reversible four-in-hands,
ascots, puffs and knots.
A Special Value at SOC Each.
The largest and richest collection of Silk
Cn,vats, imported and domestic, we have
ever shown, at
sl.OO, sl.5O, $500, $3.50,
$500, up to $500 Each.
Mems Store-First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0hFOp,
10th, 18th 4 F StsN. w.
This Great
Christmas Bazaar

sncb goods as are most in demand during
This the Christmas-buying time. Never be,
fore we're such little prices named for al
classes of worthy goods. Many are selecting
Dinner Sets, Tea Sets. Toilet Sets, Cut Glass lass
Lamps. Clocks, Bric.a-B rac, &C., and have
us pack them carefully in boxes, to be De
liyered at their pleasure. Others are buying
Toys, Pictures, Dolls, Books. Dress Patterns
Blankets, Quilts, Linens, Curtains. Under
wear, &C., and having us store them Tor lu-
ture delivery. We charge nothing Tor the
packing or the storing. The room Is am P,e-
double that of last year-eight acres oil ioof
space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well Known
chicago Physician.

Chicago Physician.
I use and prescribe Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it to all in need and
Seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. II is non-narcotlc
and safe in the hands of the most unpro-
fessional. A universal panacea for all
mankind.-Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, NJ
D., Chicago, Ill. This remedy is foi
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
CORPORATION Court.

fudge L. c. Barley presiding
Pauline l.. Jones qualified as guard
ian of her infant children.
Administration upon the estate OF
Summeryille Cross was committed to
s. q. Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
If YOU feel i'll and need q pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers

Are ntlie uIpiiscio,
Take one--they do the rest.
w. II. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes
,,ove used Little Early Riser Pills in my
samilv for constipation, sick headache; etc;
, ro ths;r use i am indebted for the health OF
NV family. E. S. Leadbeater Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Household Goods.

Applique Pillow Shams. ACC to 500.
Applique Scarfs, 29c 10 S1.9s.
Lace Curtains, Portieres and Table Covers,
all prices.
Knotted Fringed Towels, &c.,
Table Linens, Csc to $50 yard.
Dinner Napkins, large size, 5Oc to S5.0o.
Tea Napkins. soc, 75c, $1.00 and Sl.25:
Hemstitched Table Cloth and Napkins to
match, set, 500. O. a-oo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
tion cloudy tonight Wednesday fair colder !;
fresh southerly winds, shifting to northwest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

The annual meeting ofsMECHAaNics,,
RIIILDiNG ASSOCIATIONS, Nos. 2 3, 4
and ~ : and No. 5, second series OF Alex Alex
andris. Va. will be held at No. az ,od hing
street. on THURSDAY, January l. 1870 az
! 7:S0 o'clock P. NJ: ,,nv coo-etorv
aclsM -.
y 7INIA.-In the clerks. office OF IN tne
VlR1 Court of the city OF Of AieAanufN''
Corporate " Of December, 1907
." '@ cor rO,I a, N jewell
VS.. all
Clarence f. Jew s,bis suit is to obtair
Memo: The object o. 'monii
divorce vinculo matri 'avit filed in thii
1t appearing by an afiG nee L. Jewell, il
cause that the defendant, Clar, Ssrdered, Tha
a nonresident of this State It'll. sn DAYS sfte
defendant appear here within fife 10 what i
due publication of this order, and his suit
necessary to protect his interest in 9TH in
and that copy Of this order be forth~ ape
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newsp
| published in the city OF Alexandra, ones
week for four successive weeks, ana posVee a.
the front door of the Court House Of TINS elty'
A eopy-TEsTE: JOHN >. BEACh, Si W.. n
Douglass Stuart p. q. ueci" WI"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

Rock fish, trout, black bass and
sheepshead will be for sale by G. f.
Price K Co. in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:22 a. m. and sets
4:44 p. m. High water at g: a. m. and
9:26 ID. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

Mems and Bov's Furtop Gloves, 5Oc.
Children's Kid Mitts, SOC. :.
Mems. Ladies Misses and Children's Golf
Gloves, % and SOC.
Mems Astrakan Gloves, 25c.
Ladies' and Children's Kid Gloves, 75c and
$1.O0.
Beautiful line Umbrellas at 90, CSC, Sl.S9 to
500. 80. -
Mems silk Neck and four-in-hand Ties, 25c.
Ladies' fancy silk Ties, 25c.
Ladies' Applique Lace Collars, 69c.
Ladies' fancy silk Jabbots, SOC.
Ladies' white Aprons, 10 to Soc.
Ladies' and Mems fancy Hosiery l2l, 70
and SOC.
Ladies' silk Neck Ruches. CSC, S1.19 and
$l49.
Initial Handkerchief, 5, 124 and 25c.
Mems silk Initial HaEdkerchiefs, soc.
Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 10,
l2I, 25, SOC to $l.50.
ladies' Wool skirts, SOC and $1.O0
Mems Silk Suspenders, soc.
Ladies' Fascinators 20 and SOC.
Ladies' Fancy Waists, 49,.
ladies Black Mercerized Waits, Sl.19.
Ladies' straight front COrsets, SOC.
Large line fancy Jewelry.
Large line PocketboOks, Leather side
Satchels.
New line Ladies Belts.
Pretty Plaid Dress Goods, l21 and 2oc. yrd.
Fancy French Flannels, 29c yard.
Atwood Pebble Cloth Suiting, zoe yard.
silk face Venetians, 49c yard.
Evening shades Cashmeres. 2jc yard.
Cream flannel for Waists, 25c yard,
Large line heavy Skirting Cloths, %, S9c
Bl cache Table Linens, 25, 80, zoe and s1.O0
Hemstitched Table Linen Sets, Sl.yS, so.So
and 1928.
Beautiful line Towels, 25c.
Handsome line Fur Scarfs and NUNS 10
match.
White Marseilles Spreads, zoe to 800.
Lace Curtains at all prices.
silk Tapestry Portieres and Table Covers.
Rich line Moquette Rugs.
Our Cloak department is very complete for
Ladies' Misses and Children.
Infants Cashmere Coats, 9Sc to S3.9S.
Large line Ladies' skirts.
Mems Numbered Percal Shirts, Soc
Applique bureau Scarfs and Shams.
Large line Children's fur Suits.
Rsy-A handsome box given free with all
Kid Gloves, and fine Handkerchief.
no~We allow discount of 10 per cent. on
ali bills bought for Sunday Schools, or any
charity organizations.
Store open evenings until after Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Holiday Footwear.

We show all styles for men, for women, for
children. Big, wide, easy slippers for tired
feet natty slippers for the semi-neglige I;
dainty combinations of satin and fur for the
boudoir; Felt slippers, Party Slippers, panc-
Also a complete line Of Felt, Velvet and Turk
ish Toweling Slippers for house and room
wear.
The special attention Of women is called to
line of Shes for holiday and shopping
wear-the "Acme" Cushion Shoes, in lace
and button, With patent calf tips and turn
and welt sole, they give ease and comfort to
tired feet and can be worn much longer than
an ordinary shoe.
$500 Pair.
Third noor-Tenth street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
MISSION

GRONEION MlcSiON
will give an Oyster Supper at CITY VIEW
"n NJ Reid 's'estate, on TUESDAY, Deem.
be Der is. 1902, from to 9 P. NJ. The object OF
this supper is the chapel to be built at Grove
ton tickets may be purchased at Gibson
Drugstore at Zoe. ese9, W.
NOTICE.-The annual meeting Of the
s,,cSbolders of the GEORGE W; kNOA
FIX FsXPRFSS COMPANY will be held at ten
a. NJ. THURSDAY, January list, lSOSI az sne
Office of the company, No. III south FAIRFAX
street. Alexandria, Virginia:
deci6 I'd NJ. X. LINN. secretary.
TOST-A small Black and Tan HOUND
x;tb one ear cut. Return to 1903 King street
Win one e"i s,,.ard dec15 81.
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WANTED.

FIREMAN WANTED,-AN EAPEkI
NAN 70 take charge of boiler in nursery
Apply to W.T. poNNFT West End.
dee193 ST.
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Ladies' Wear.

Nice line of Fascinators, 25c and Soc.
ladies' Fulton Flannel Skirts, Doc.
Knitted Skirts, soc and Sl.OO.
Children's Underwear, l29c TO Coo.
Ladies' Underwear 25c TO S1.0O.
Ladies' Flannelette Waists, 49c.
Ladies' Silk Waists, light colors.
Pink. Blue, White and Crimson, $3.50.
Black Silk Waists, $3.49.
Ladies' Aprons, 25c and Ace.
Ladies' Postillion Ties and Collars, Zoe
and up.
Windsor Ties, 25c.
Ladies' Black Rufus, 9Sc and up.
Large consignment Of samples Of Fur Neck
wear and Nuts. Martin, Sable, Isabella,
Opossum and other grades.
Children's and Misses Sets, Muif and Neck
pieces, 75c TO $500.
Chatelaines and Pocketbooks, 25c to S1.49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

Mems Store-First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

zs~Goops DELIVERED IN ALEXAN
DRIA.
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Handkerchief.

Ladies' and Children's Handkerchief,
color bordered, 1c.
Ladies' and Children's Handkerchlefs, EN-
broidered. sc. Zoe, 12Ic 15c, zoe and 25c.
Gents Handkerchief, sc, Toe, l2c, l5c
and 25c.
silk Muflers SOC, zoe and sl.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16
Gloves.

Gents Ties, Scarfs and Bows choice 25c.
Gents and Boys, Gloves, 25c TO $3.50.
Gents Collars, Zoe and 12le.
Gents Fine Dress Shirts, reduced to 5Oc
and zoe.
Gents Night Shirts, SOC and 75c. .s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-16

Third FOURTEENTH street.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22
PINE IN MINNESOTA
Estimates Of the Amount Still
Standing Vary.
BILLIONS OF FEET ARE LEFT
Government Experts Figures Criti-
cized by the mississippi VAL
ley Lumberman.

Estimates of the standing pine in Min
nesota, recently made by government and
other experts, are said by the Mississippi
Valley Lumberman to be unreliable. The
impossibility Of getting reliable data on
standing pine, the Lumberman says, is
recognized by practical lumbermen, who
can be induced to give opinions only and
refuse to attempt close estimates.
The estimates made by government eX
poets, the Lumberman asserts, are incon-
sistent Recently H. B. Ayers of the
United States geological survey estimated
the standing pine In Minnesota for 1899
at 49, 00, 000, 900 feet An estimate made
by the New York Sun for the same year
gave the total for Minnesota at 7,OOO,-
100000 feet. Government experts also
estimated the standing pine in Minnesota
in 1897 at $4,000, 100000 feet In the two
years between 's7 and '99 less than 3,O00,-
900, 900 feet were cut, leaving difference
of Ii, 900 ,000,O 900 feet between the two esti-
mates made by the same department OF
the government service.
In 1899 the Lumberman interviewed
several of the local lumbermen On the
amount of standing pine in the state. The
lowest estimate made at that time by
any one of them was $4,000, 600, 900 feet,
and the gentleman who gave those figures
said it was matter of experience that
estimates of standing timber had invari-
ably proved too small. The highest fig
ures were 10000, 100000 feet, and only one
Of those who were asked placed the
amount at less than 25,0O0, 900, 900. One
man, who probably owns as much timber
in the state as any other man, and who
is personally familiar with it's timber
resources, said he would be willing to
pay the market price for all the pine tim
Der in the state and take the estimate
at rs, 900 900 900 feet. .-..- r..