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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14
TO PRESERVE THE RED CEDAR
Forestry Experts Study the Problem
of Keeping Up the Supply in
the South.

The division of forestry in the ma
tional department of agriculture is
sued bulletin recently on the mat
nance of the red cedar in this country.
The ightness, softness and even grain
of this wood have made it much
sought after of forest products, says
the New York Sun.
Its most general use is in the manu-
facture of lead pencils. Then it has a
place in small cooperage, such as the
manufacture of tubs, buckets and
churns. A larger use is for furniture
and bodybuilding.
Still larger. is the use of it in tele-
phone and telegraph poles, piles for
building structures over water, and
railroad ties. 1t has also an extensive
place in shipbuilding, and in the cigar
trade for boxes. The wood takes
high polish and it's resistance to decay
makes it especially valuable.
The red cedar of the south Atlantic
states is the most desirable CONNER
cially of all the varieties. The stock
is becoming so depleted that factories
where it is being worked up are being
moved constantly.
No statistics have been secured to
show the extent of this depletion, but
one firm that makes lead pencils told
the agricultural department recently
that the product of at least $4,000 red
cedar trees, involving more than $780,
600 cubic feet of that wood, are used
every year in this country for lead pen
ellis. The firm also said that $4,000
cubic feet of it were exported annually.
Falkville, Ala, has been leading
shipping place for cedar telegraph
poles. The Western Union Telegraph
company has used it as base of sup
plies for the southern states for nearly
Is years. 1t has sent from there on an
average of 175.OoO poles of red cedar
every year.
In 1890 this company sent out 1900
carloads of IS poles each from Falk-
Vile. Some of the trees cut down were
l6O years old. The cedar is now nearly
gone and long hauls are necessary to
get it ready for shipment.
In every state in the south there
comes a story of curtailment of the
cedar product and the removal of mills
engaged in using it in manufacture.
The price is going up also.
Formerly it could be found anywhere
in Florida. Now it is found in abund-
ance only on the western coast. In
great tracts of Tennessee the virgin
growth of the cedar has disappeared
with that of black walnut. In Texas it
is extinct practically in the Brazos and
Colorado river valleys.
There is hardly another tree that
shows greater Indifference to soil
and climate than the red cedar. 1t
grows best in the northern states
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14

ing able to turn the glance
backward and illuminate
dry current events with the history
which lies in the background. After
long negotiations Denmark and the
United States have signed treaty
for the sale of the Danish West In
dian islands by the former to the
latter. This fact requires but few
lines to give it to the public, but in
connection with this event if we can
turn back couple of centuries or
more in the history of those islands
the dry fact of the present becomes
alive with the thrilling events of the
past.
Who knows that two previous at
tempts have been made by the Unit
ed States to secure these islands,
once shortly before the civil war,
when treaty failed of ratification by
the senate, and again several years
later? Who knows that it was one
of these islands, Santa Cruz, or St.
Croix, as it is sometimes called,
where Columbus first landed on his
second voyage to the new world?
Who knows that these islands were
the center of the activities of the
famous buccaneers and that their
history is stepped in the thrilling and
daring adventures of these bold men
as they preyed on the Spanish trad
ing ships and laid under tribute the
cities of the Spanish Main? Two old
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14

for the last forty years:
BE INDEPENDENT. People like
independence-f it be sensible and not cap
tious independence. Therefore do not lose
time in counting public opinion.
MAKE UP YOUR MIND THAT
THE STRONGEST AND MOST ABID-
ING POLITICAL FORCE is RIGHT
EOUsNESS-the uncompromising right
eousness OF the Bible.
JUDGE MEN IN PUBLIC AS IN
PRIVATE BY THEIR MERITS, NOT
THEIR DEFECTS. If you can believe the
critics. EIGHT OF the greatest villains in the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14
PASSING OF THE HOME
OF THE BUCCANEERS
Some of the Thrilling. Fascinating History of the
Danish Luest Indies.

f THE limitations of man
prevent his penetrating the
future with any certainty,
there is satisfaction in be-
ing able to turn the glance
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14
Absurd.

First Neighbour am afraid my
children bother you.
Second NeighDor-What nonsensey
Why, they are not over to my house
more thar IS hours of the 2A.-Dss
troit Free Press.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14
HON. TO AVOID
TAKING COLD
BY DR.. CHRnEToN SIMON,
president of the 100 Year Club, Neua York.

0 you know how to take of yourself you will not
Mi take cold very often Here few words of adj
B7
n DO NOT TAKE A COLD BATH IN AN UNI
=J HEATED ROOM. That practice for the average
is dangerous. The temperature of the bath
room should be normal that is; IL degrees. You
probably haven't thermometer the You ought have
and buy them all the way from up Even
under the most favorable conditions the cold bath
furious to the great majority of people The cold likely to
bring rheumatism Have the
retiring The hot will the skin produce
refreshing sleep.
BREATHE THROUGH THE NOSE. If you breathe through
the mouth Of cold air will directly against lungs
That OF injurious After walking the cold air
breathe Then lungs
slowly dpel the gases which have
at night
DO NOT WEAR RUBBERS. They overhead the feet
card CATERS too for the unless with low Shoes
WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES MADE OF HEAVY CLOTH.
Long specially heathu Keep the button we'll
employed you all robust don't muhler.
KEEP YOUR SLEEPING ROOM WARM, BUT SEE THAT
FRESH AIR IS ADMITTED. During sleep all the
body relaxed and hence the danger taking cold increased
EAT REGULARLY. Do not expose yourself the cold
empty stomach Therefore, do follow the foolish
of living distance from your restaurant
century plant which, through its years. gathered
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14

DegI11s 10 SHOW s1g11s OF HOWer1Hg,
it is the object of admiration on
the part of the people. Our ma
ton and the world are now show
ing signs of reaching the fruition
Of the efforts of 400 years and the
building by this government of a
connecting link between the great
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14

history OF the world presidents of the United States But the
world has upheld the critics.
LIVE ON A HIGH PLANE. Do not be demagogue. Polit
ical lies gain by depart
ing from the high standard of education
OPPOSE EVIL OF ALL KINDS ABSOLUTELY. Help
swell the conservative conscientious but do
reform Reformers class lack stability
In addition all this, practice the virtues of faith hope and
charity and you ought to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18

Three desirable office rooms on the fourth
floor of The Evening Star building may be
rented separately or together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE.
Number Of Additional Drinking Foun-
tains in CITY Guaranteed.

About as many more drinking fountains
Tor horses as are already in the city were
guaranteed the Washington Humane So
ciety last night by musicale given at the
Shoreham. The cost of a single fountain
is $50. Before the first number of the pro-
gram was rendered checks were received
by the officers of the society for eight addi-
uonal drinking troughs, and at the close of
the entertainment 1t was found that the
proceeds, together with several extra con-
tributions received at the door, would en-
able the organization to construct great
many more.
The musicale was pronounced success
The attendance was large and the program
varied and extremely well done. The con-
tributions follow: Violin solo, Mr.. Anton
kaspar, Wieniawski's Romance" soprano
solos, Nevin's "Oh, That We Two Were
Maying" and Maude Whites Summer Is
Coming;" a reading, The Golden We'd
ding" by Mrs. Florence Russell Lyon
solos, works by Chopin and Lavalee Mrs
Mamie Morrice Burdette solos, Smiths
Alpine Rose" and Revignani's Hush, My
Little One barytone solo, Schubert's Die
"Allmacht," by Mr.. J. H. Duffey, and harp
solos by Miss Anita Cluss and Mrs. Kaspar
Most of the accomplishments of the evening
were performed by Mr.. Archibald Olmstead
and were admirably done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
Policeman Payne Dead.

Policeman Richard T. Payne of the sixth
precinct died at his home. No. A E street
northwest. about . o'clock yesterday after
noon of Brights disease He had been off
duty number of weeks, and his death was
not unexpected.
The deceased was a native Of MARYLAND.
where he was born October TO- 1861 He
served In the regular army, and was ap-
pointed member Of the police force in
October, 1890. Seven years later he was
promoted to class 2 His wife and three
children survive him.
The funeral will take place from the late
home of the deceased AT $50 o'clock to-
morrow morning. The interment will be a I
Mount Olivet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
The Death of Mr.. Gustave Herrle.

Mr.. Gustave Herrle whose death oc-
CURED the 10th instant, after a painful
illness Of several months duration was
prominently identified with the work Of
the United States photographic office. He
was born in Wells, Austria, in 1913, and
was educated In the polytechnic school of
Vienna for the career of military en-
gineer. In 1864, he Joined his fortunes with
those Of Macmillan, Archduke Of Austria,
in the establishment of empire in Mex
leo; and in 1867, upon the fall of the Mex
lean empire, he came to the United States
and was engaged for some years under
the direction of the late General Gillespie
in the construction Of the harbor fortifica-
lions of New York
In 1872 he became identified with the work
of chart construction in the photographic
office. and for many years invested his
position at the head of the cartographic
craftsmen Of that office with rare COM
bination of skill and diligence which, by
enabling him to impress his character upon
the marine photographic charts of the
Navy Department. has served to elevate
American cartography. Deceased leaves
widow and six children.
The funeral services were held at his late
residence, GAG G street northeast, Rev. Dr.
Alex Kent officiating. Interment was at
Rock Creek cemetery The following gen
tlemen acted as pallbearers: II. G. Brewer
Chas. e. Birch, A. Klakring, A. Cleeves,
]. A. Waddey and Mr.. Vierbuchen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT
Reached by the Presbyterian Greed Re-
vision Committee.

The Presbyterian creed revision commit
tee, which has been holding sessions in this
city the past ten days. finished its work
yesterday afternoon and adjourned. Most
of the members of the committee departed
for their homes last night.
The committee agreed unanimously upon
a report to be made to the general assem-
bly, which meets in New York May To- The
members reserved the right to differ upon
minor matters in the report to be made to
the assembly, but the final report, an au-
thorized statement says, was unanimous
and hearty. The differences refer entirely
to the question Of phraseology, and do not
apply to that of principle or doctrine. AS
finally determined upon this brief statement
is to contain sixteen articles as follows:
First, God; second, revelation; third. di-
vine purpose; fourth. the creation; fifth. the
sin of man; sixth, the grace of God; sew
enth, election; eighth, Our Lord Jesus
Christ; ninth, faith and repentance; tenth,
Holy Spirit eleventh, the new birth and
the new life; twelfth, the resurrection and
the life to come; thirteenth, the law of God !;
fourteenth, the church and sacraments;
hfteenth, the last Judgment; sixteenth.
Christian service and the final triumph.
The revision of the confession Of faith by
the preparation of a declaratory statement
defining the meaning of certain portions of
the confession had been completed at pre-
F1ous sessions of the committe, and was
finally reviewed and unanimously agreed
upon here. The declaratory statement deals
with chapters three and ten of the confess
sion, the former referring to the eternal de-
crees Of God and the latter known as the
elect infant clause; also with that portion
of the confession relating to good works,
which was revised by a change in the text.
That concerning oathS and the pope of
Rome clause will be dropped from the con-
fession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
RESPONSES FROM ABROAD.
Director Of Police of Constantinople to
Attend Louisville Meeting.

Major Sylvester has received letters from
chiefs of police of foreign cities in addition
to those mentioned In The Star several
days ago. in response to his letter inviting
them to take part in the annual meeting of
the Police Chiefs Association, to be held
at Louisville next month. A favorable re-
Spouse was received from the director of
police Of Constantinople, while the chief of
police of Budapest sent his regrets in the
following note:
Thanking you very much for your kind
invitation to the congress of chief consta-
bles to be held on May at Louisville l am
sorry that by reasons of an official nature l
am not able to participate, either personally
or by representative, though I had very
much wished to do so. But l shall try my
best to be present personally or by repre-
sentative at the next congress of similar
character. / assure you that l am deeply
interested in the movement inaugurated by
the congress. Fully sympathize with the
members and wish them every success in
reaching their aim
please accept, dear sir, the assurance of
my highest esteem. Yours respectfully,
"RUDNAYL,
Chief of Police"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
Unity Literary Club.

The Unity Literary Club met Wednesday
evening in the sun parlors of the Stratford
Hotel the president, H. B. Moulton, pre-
siding. Mr.. A. r. Spofford, assistant Ii
brarian of Congress. presented an essay, his
subject being Recommendations Repub-
lican and Social" A paper upon Pilgrims
and Puritans'' was read by Miss A. NJ.
Chamberlain of Boston
The musical program was arranged by
Mrs E. A. Chambers and Mr.. G. H. Pat
rick, and was follows: Piano solo,
Flower Song Miss Malvina Windeck;
violin solo, Because" Miss Cornelia Park
er; recitation, Chariot Race" from Ben
Hur,' Miss Lillian Royce; piano solo,
transcription of familiar airs, Miss Helen
Doering; soprano solos, Mars Morning
and Annie Laurie" Miss Mary Mackenzie
Byrne; recitation, THE Secret of the Mar
riage Morn Miss Virginia w. Seitz; reci-
tations. The Dutchmans Dog and
PARADISE" MIR. William D. Slaughter. At
the close of the program refreshments We're
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
An Item of Municipal Expense

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The figures published in The Star do not
include all Of the municipal expenses paid
by property owners in the District of Co
lumbia.
l will cite one class Of such expenses nee
essarily omitted by the department of
labor because no record of the same has
been kept. When a new sidewalk is laid
in the District the law provides that one
half Of the cost shall be charged to the
abutting property and the balance to the
appropriation.
But the District authorities will pave only
a narrow strip in the sidewalk, leaving the
balance to be done entirely at private ex-
pense if the owen of the abutting property
desires to have all of the sidewalk paved
Thus the public work is in many cases fol-
lowed up by private contract necessary to
complete the improvement of public space,
so as to make a satisfactory job This is
one illustration of public improvements
made a private expense. Doubtless other
illustrations might be cited.
The public-spirited Washingtonian is not
only not tax dodger,'" but he voluntarily
contributes his private funds to adorn the
capital city. THOMAS W. GILMER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
MEMORY OF GEN. HAMPTON.
Confederate Veterans Association
Adopts Resolutions.

AuOptS 1SSSO1uIlOuS.
The Confederate Veterans Association Of
the District of Columbia met at their hall
last evening with Ex-Secretary of the
Navy Hillary A. Herbert, president of the
association, in the chair After lecture
by Gen. Marcus Wright on the life and
services of Albert Sidney Johnston. deliv-
cred before a large audience. composed Of
the members Of the association, the Sons
of Confederate Veterans and many ladies
of the Southern Relief Association, Mr..
Franklin H. Mackey of South Carolina
called to the attention of the association
the announcement of the death of Gen.
Wade Hampton. Resolutions in relation
thereto, offered by Mr.. Mackey, We're unan-
imously adopted. after beng seconded by
Rev. Dr. Rhett Stuart, formerly of Charles
ton, in an able and feeling address. The
the association on the death Of General
Hampton, and characterized the deceased
as lone of the noblest and best of the
southland's race of PATRIOTS
Upon the character of General Hampton,
the resolution reads: LAS a man he was
without guile. AS a patriot he gave his
all to his country. AS a soldier he was
illustrious in a war which brought to the
defense of their native land many men Of
heroic mold
But great and glorious as were his serv-
ices during that mighty contest" the reso-
lutlons recite, The was even mighter as
the patriotic statesman and COUNSELLOR
who, when all but honor had been lost to
his people, guided them with words of Wis
dom through the dark and stormy years
into the sunlight and hopefulnesS Of bet
ter days.
And now, in the fullness Of his years
and honors, crowned with the .nnmeasur-
able love of his people, with their beneGlc-
a nd hni tpnr cn11 he =,
passed over the river of time into the
realms of eternal rest and reward"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
Well-Known Resident Dead.

Daniel Barber, a well-known resident of
the Wheeler road near Congress Heights,
died suddenly some time yesterday morn
ing. He had retired the night previous ap-
parently in his usual state of health and
yesterday morning about o'clock his life
less body was found in bed.
Mr.. Barber was seventy six years old and
had been active about his place until the
time of his death. He had lived in the sec
ton for about twenty years. He was a
widower. Two sons William and Lemuel,
both of whom reside in the same locality,
survive him. The coroner was notified of
Mr.. BARRIERS sudden death and made an
investigation. There was no doubt that
death resulted from natural causes and a
certificate to this effect was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 m. and ! 40 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at ego pm
Steamer EsteHe Randall for Glymont and
river landings at $50 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach Nomini and river landings at a m.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1872 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mount Vernon hourly, 10
am to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Seeing Washington observation cars leave
at 10 I'm. pm. and pm.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
ers leave 9TH street wharf. See schedule
under Excursions as to time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
Court Declines to Condone offense

Il came here from Reading, Pa, yester-
day to go to work and took a few drinks
Charles Coyle said. Coyle was charged
in the Police Court this morning with
disorderly conduct
Mounted Policeman Creagh testified that
Coyle was drunk near the monument
grounds yesterday, and was creating a dis
turbance. The policeman said he found a
pint bottle of whisky in his coat pocket.
Coyle explained that he carried the
whisky for an emergency. He asked to be
excused, saying that he could go to work.
Cant overlook your misconduct this
time. You'll have to pay a 50 fine the
court told him.
In default of the fine Coyle will spend
fifteen days on the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
One Fined, the Other Reprimanded

The District Commissioners have received
the papers in the case Of Private w. C.
Farquhar of the police force, found guilty
of neglect of duty by the trial board. 1t
was alleged that Farquhar arrested a COL
ored man and failed to take him to the DO
lice station to be held, as required by law
and the regulations. 1t is understood that
the officer sent to the station for the pa
troll wagon, and when it arrived the driver,
Private Lyddane. was the only officer in
charge. discussion arose as to whether
Private Farquhar should accompany the
prisoner to the station in the wagon. The
result was the case against the prisoner
was not made and he was allowed to go.
Farquhar be locked four days of his leave
of absence and that Private Lyddane be
reprimanded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
Changes in Buoys.

The following changes in buoyage of In
terest to Potomac river men and yachtsmen
have just been made by the lighthouse SER
vice and notice given:
Quarantine buoys, Cape Charles, Va
Nautilus Shoal buoy No. 2, a red second
class nun, found out Of position, was re-
placed April Is.
Entering Cherrystone inlet to Cape
Charles city, Virginia-Turn buoy No 6, a
red spar. found out Of position. was re-
placed April 10.
Potomac river, from Giesboro' Point to
Georgetown, District Of Columbia-City
fats buoy No. 2, red spar, reported adrift
March /. was replaced April a.
Nomini creek Va.-Inside buoy No. 1, a
black spar, was discontinued April Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Vapor Power Launch Put Overheard.

MI G. W. Forsberg yesterday evening
put overheard a handsome new vapor
power launch which he has recently had
built for his own use at the shop of Fors-
berg Il Murray on Water street The
launch is twenty-five feet long and five feet
six inches beam and capable of seating
about fifteen persons. 1t is built of white
Cedar and is finished out in hardwood 1t
has canopy top, with canvas curtains to
keep out the weather. A five-horsepower
naphtha engine will furnish its motive
power, and 1t is expected to develop a speed
of about twelve miles per hour
The boat was built under the supervision
of Mr.. Edward Cumberland, and was en-
gined by Forsberg & Murray She was
christened Olga when put overheard yes
terday.