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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08
One Hundred DoIInr, , 10.

is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: II had the piles for 20
years. tried many doctors and medi-
cines, but all failed except DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured me- 1t is
a combination Of the healing properties
Of Witch Hazel with antiseptics and en-
ollients; relieves and permanently cures
blind, bleeding, itching and protrnding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, salt
rheum and all skin diseases. OR. Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08
COrNTY OFFICIALs.
Unconscious From Group.

During a sudden and terrible attack of
Group our little girl was unconscious from
strangulation, says A. L. Spaiford, post
master, Chester, Mich, and dose of One
Minute Cough Cure was administered
and repeated often. 1t reduced the
swelling and inflammation. cut the muc-
us and shortly the child was resting easy
and speedily recovered. 1t cures coughs,
colds, lagrippe, and all throat and lung
troubles. One Minute Cough Cure lin
gers in the throat and chest and enables
the lungs to contribute pure, health-giv-
ing oxygen to the blood. o. r. Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

A United States consul reports an in
stance from Cuba where a large order
was to be placed. The would be pur-
chaser spoke German, Spanish and
French, but not English Representa-
tives of the European competitors spoke
all three languages but the two repre-
sentatives of American houses spoke
nothing but English. The foreigners
tipped the interpreter and one Of them
secured the order, although the Ameri-
cans both made more favorable propo-
sitions. The lesson is obvious.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

Senator Morgan of Alabama says "I
cannot see that there is any great diff
ference between the leaders of the Dem
ocratic and Republican parties on the
subject Of trusts. Whichever party is
out of power cries out against the octo-
pus; whichever party is in power hugs
the octopus to its breast" The humber
consumer is forced to agree with the
senator.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08
PRETTY PocKEr CALENpAR.

One of the incest pocket calendars we
have seen for 1903 is issued by the Colo
RADIO d Southern passenger department.
1t is of celluloid. The calendar is on
one side, and on the other side is a very
prettily colored picture of the far-famed
Georgetown Loop. This little calendar
Just fits the vest pocket and can be Sc
cured by sending two cents in postage
to Il. b. Fisher, General Passenger AGENT,
Denver Colo 1I5
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

THE incest and pleasantest medicine
| have used for indigestion and cons.ipa-
ton Is Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets says Melard +. Crnig, Of Mid
dlegrove, n. Y. 'They work like a charm
and do not gripe or have any unpleasant
effect. For sale by o. Il. Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

Douglas county now has national
bank. The Castle Rock journal says:
1t is now the First Natianal Bank of
Douglas county. The Douglas County
Bank closed its doors on the evening of
Wednesday, December 81. Thursday
was legal holiday and when the bank
opened for business this friday morn
ing, it was under the national law.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

To the heartfelt disappointment OF
hundreds of maidens, Governor elect
Bailey of Kansas has repudisted his
ante-election promise to wed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

Since coal has become almost as valu-
able as diamonds, consignees have begun
to protest against the custom Of ship
ping the precious substance in open
cars. Box cars with locked and sealed
doors are demanded.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

According to Commandant Booth
Tucker the Salvation Army has grown
in six years from 2.034 to 3Ois and now
expends in charities $4,000 as against
10000 six years ago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08
nv.ngerI.tle nee,lnx. ., Stone church.

Evangeiistic meetings will begin at
the stone church in Prosperity Ridge
Sunday evening, Jan. IL. DIR. l.. S. Cor
nell Of Denver will assist from the 18th
to the I'D. Everybody invited.
r. V. NEWELL, Pastor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

And now it is reported that the Stan
dard Oil Company has secured control
Of the Texas oil fields. Death to com
petition. is the motto of the trust. Com
petition is war, and that is waste. Death
To war;
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08
Jack Dawson, AuctIoneer.

IT you expect to have a public sale, re-
member that its success depends largely
on your auctioneer, and it will pay you
to employ good one. Jack Dawson, Ell
Paso county's oldest and popular auc-
tioneer, has had % years experience and
his rates are reasonable. Address Jack
Dawson, Eastonville, Colo, or this office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

Texas may be blessed with period OF
cheap meat. The Cudahy interests are
preparing to wage war on the Armour
and Swift concerns, which now practi-
cally monopolize the field.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-08

Don't tempt someone to rob you, by
carrying your money in your pocket
Make deposit with the Ebert County
Bank, where they carry hold-up and
burglary insurance policy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
GENERAL

Alaska Boundary Commission reaches
an agreement whereby all the American
contentious, are sustained except those ir-
relation TO the Portland Canal-Flitce
persons killed and forty injured In col
iision on the Pennsylvania na4lroad---
Stock market active for first hour. but
prices drop and sales tall ott--Wood ian
goes insane IN PENNSYLVANIA and with an
axe drives all the men away from camp
Misses Mary Doan and Ella Corners
desert Winsome Winnie Opera Company
TO Join Dowics 'lcstorat on hosts -
Consu-Geneial Gowdy offers reward OF
$1,000 to find the grave of John PAU
Jones--BIshop Scarborough. of New Jer-
sey declines TO approve call TO his o.
cesc of minister, who married Il wo-
man divorced from another MINISTER
-Rev. Angus Maclay Porter of virs!na;
and Miss Sophie Seymour Jewett married
ut Garden CITY, n. J.-Blown's Aud.-
cnce, Odsum riding, wins Produce Stakes
at Brighton Beach---Mrs. Jefferson
Davis sufficiently recovered /. ON her i'll
ness to return to New York--terry-
boats crash together in the bay at SaE
Francisco. causing great excitement, bat
no lives lost---JnY in the bribery case
OF Miller and Johns. in CINCINNATI, unable
To agree--EX-G Governor Peter Tutney,
OF Tennessee. dying-senator Morgan
confers with Secretary Hay about 18TH
milan Canal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
REWARD FOR BONES
OF JOHN PAUL JONES
One Of $1,000 Offered by
American Consul. General
GOWdy at Paris.

Especial Gable to The Times Dis patch.)
PARIS, October 17.-Discussng the pos
sibiity of finding the remains of Commo-
dore John Paul Jones and the desirabiity
of transferring them to the United States.
Consul-General Gowdy said to-day:
"Of my own initiative and from my own
resources / have made an investigation
in tho hope of finding the remains Of John
Paul Jones, the great naval hero of the
war. of the Revolution. ! have offered
81 900 reward to any one who will find his
grave.
"Tho registers of most of the ccmeter-
les were destroyed during the Commune
Hence the difficulty. The United States
Government should offer an additional re-
ward for the finding Of the remains of
this heroic sea fighter, tho more mention
Of whose name thrills every American
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
DAY FIXED
FOR HANGING
Cyrus Dixon to Pay Penalty
for Murder.
ESCAPED GALLONS ONCE
Captured Last Week in South Carolina
Where De Married the Wife of the
Man He Killed for Love
Of Her.
ESCAPED GALLONS ONCE
(special,to The Times-Dispatch.>

(Specialto The Timcs-Dispatch.)
RALEIGH, n. c., October 17.-Governor
Aycock to-day fixed December 1st as the
date for the execution Of Cyrus Dixon,
a young white man, who two years ago
murdered Godfrey Weber in Jones
county. The killing was November 90, 1901.
from ambush. Dixon was convicted in the
spring Of 1902. and while the case was
Oh appeal to the Supreme Court, Dixon
escaped from prison, being under SEN
tence of death.
CAPTURED AGAIN.
Dixon was last week captured in Ches-
terrified, S. c., and the former Mrs. Web
Der, had become his bride there. The mo-
tive that led ~DiXon to foully murder
Webber was his love for the latter's
wife. 1t is said that she had first intended
to marry Dixon, but discarded him at the
request OF others, afterwards. WctSer,
an older man and possessed OF some
means also became a suffer.
DISPARITY OF AGE.
When NVebbcr was assassinatcd, Dixon
was twenty years old the woman twenty,
and Weber twice her age.
Weber had warned Dixon to keep
away from his house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
VENT NOT
YET FOUND
The Search Continues With
Great Diligence.
SUSPECTED MAN IN JAIL
Talk Of LYnching Tramp Thought to
Know Cause ,ofYoung MiIiionaire's
Disappearanee-PecuIiar Atti-
tude of the Family.
SUSPECTED MAN IN JAIL
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dis patch.)
BIG STONE GAP, VA. Oct. 1.-THE
search for Mr. L. l.. Wentz. who so
mysteriousIy, disappeared on Wednesday.
the 18th. is still in progress, but UP to
this time no clue has been found. A num-
Der of the searching party returned to
this place tonight with worried faces af-
ter spending a day and night in the noun
tain Gorges.
BIG REWARD.
Mr.. D. B. Wentz, brother of the missing
man, has offered $4,000 reward for his
brother alive, and 5000 reward for his
body If dead. Various theories have been
advanced as to the cause OF the sudden
disappearance of Mr.. Wentz. Some think
he has met foul play while others are of
the opinion that he has been kidnapped
and carried away
The search will be continued from day
to day until some clue Is discovered, ii
possible, that will lead to his where
abouts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
A PLUCKY BOY
FOOLED ROBBERS
He Braved Death to Wire a
Train of Threatened
Peril.
(By Associated Pross.o

BUTTE, MONT, October 1.-two
masked mounted men to-day rode UP to
the little station a Wclch's Spur twenty
miles east of this city, on the Northern
Pacific. and covering the operator with
their revolvers, drove him inside his office
and locked him In They turned the sig
nal light so as to stop the North Coast
Limited, which was due in half an hour.
The OPERATOR II. *. Law, hoy of TWEEN
ty, threatened with death If he moved,
crawled on his hands and knees to his
telegraph key, and reaching from under
the table, wired the operator at Home
stake to tell the engineer of the North
Coast Limited not TO stop, as the bandits
meant to hold up the train. The train
went through the latter place at forty
miles an hour, and tho bandits then rode
away, posse took the trail at day
light.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
WHAT DECISION MEANS
Opinion Had by Our Government that
Victory is Complete.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-THE Asso-
clated Press dispatch from London an
nouncng the decision Of the Alaskan
Boundary Commission was the first intl-
nation received by the State Department
that the commission had reached an
agreement State Department officials say
that the decision shows distinct VIC
tory for the United States. II is their
opinion that the effect of the decision
regarding the Portland Canal merely
gives to Canada the possession of Pearse
Island, a small island in the Portland
Canal and of no special importance. This
detail of the controversy Is admitted by
state Department officials to have been
open to argument on both sides,
Pcarse Island is at the mouth OF the
canal. Tho latter is divided into two
canals by the island. and Canada for
merly had undisputed use of tho eastern
cbnnnel Under the present decision Can
ada will have the use of the western chan
mel,
Secretary Hay tonight received ca
blorram from London announcing mat
tho Alaskan Boundary Commission eN-
pected to hand down n decision on Mon
day, but that no final agreement hao
been reached. No further details or mo
cablcgram were given out
The effect of the decision. 1t lsAstaten
here. is to leave the Alaskan boundary
practically where it Is now. The main
noint of the Canadian contention involved
the outlet from the Klondike gold fields,
nj the head of Lynn Canal, Including Port
of Skagway and Diea, through which tho
Ilondike business is transacted. These
norts remain American territory. The
decision is taken to concede the American
claim to d strip of territory ten leagues
in width from Tidewater. and extending
from the head of Portland Canal to the
last meridian of west longitude, The
Americans laid especial stress upon their
contention that this strip should be meas
ured from the heads OF estuaries OF pays,
while the Canadians argued that the
measurements should be from tie main
water Of the ocean. The control or the
sites of skagway and Diea was involved
IN this controversy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

THE WINNERS OF
BLUE RIBBONS
MATINEE.

Glass 8, harness palrs-Dr. w. e.
Woodend's Paul and Snapshot.
Glass SO, horses suitable to become
hunters-B. S. Forbes WhlrIWInd.
Glass 9, horses In single harness
w. S. G. Williams Frenchman.
Glass 81, ponies over Jumps-John II.
selden's zlg-zaq.
Class 10. park ur.n-hands-Dr. w.
E. Woodend's team.
Glass 81, green, lightweight hunters
-. 3. Mccomb's King Dodo.
Class As, hunt club teams-Deen Run
No. 2, consisting of Mr.. Allen Potts
on Hurkamp's HornpIpe, Mr.. o. 3.
Tenant on his own Jubilee and
Mr.. j. Stewart Bryan on his own
Elevator.
NIGHT.
Glass rs, local park~horses-J. Kerr
Rranch's RosedaIe.
Glass special, ponies under saddle
Miss Gay Montaoue's 30 30.
Class 3, MISUNDERSTANDING A. Saun-
ders' Prince Shirley and Play Boy.
Glass IL. combination harness and
saidIers-Mrs. John Gerken's la
Contributor.
Glass "a. champion harness horse
G. Trowbridse HOLSTERS Fasclna.
tlon.
Glass 80, champion saddIers-Mrs. J.
3. M. Grosvenor's Petroleum.
Glass 43, champion Ight-weIoht
hunters-s. j. HoI!oway's Free
lance.
Glass a., champion heavy weight
hunters-c. n. Hurkamp's Horn
pipe.
Glass special exhibition high Jump Of
ex.cha npion high Jumper, Rifle,
ridden by owner, Richard DonneiIy,
of New York; highest Jump, z feet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
THE TODD FORCES
HOLD A MEETING
Adopted Resolutions Last
Night at Northslde
Hall.

AT an enthusiastic meeting held last
night at Northsidc Hall, party of the
friends and adherents of Mr.. w. j,
Todd, candidate for the Office of treasurer
OF Henrico county, unanimously adopted
a series of resolutions pledginG their
support to the nominee of the Henrico
Democratic Committee. The resolutions
embodied those adopted by the commit
tee, in which the right of jurisdiction of
the State Committee was denied and
tho certificate was awarded to Mr.. Todd,
About sixty voters were present at tho
meeting last night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
AMERICA
WINS RICH
TERRITORY
The Claims Sustained in
Alaskan Boundary.
GETS NEARLY ALL
THE WATERWAYS.
Only the Portland Canal Was
Allowed to Canada.
ESTABLISH LINE
TO BE PERMANENT
The Canadian Commissioners May
Make Minority Report, but it Will
Not Affect the Validity of the
Agreement Washington
OflciaIs Say it is
Distinct Victory.
lRr Associated press.l

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE Alaska Bound.
airy Commission to-day reached all agree
mcnt WHEREBY all the American conttn-
tons arc sustained, with the exception
of those In rela ton to the Portland Canal
which Canada wins. All that now remains
to be done Is for the commissioners to
af1iX their signatures to the decision and
complete the map which will accompany
1t. On the map will be marked the
boundary line definitely fixing tho di1i-
sion or American and British territory.
on such a basis that no American citl-
zen will lose a foot of land he already
believed he held. while the United States
Will get all the waterways to the rich
Alaskan territory. with the exception OF
the Portland Canal, which gives Canada
the one outlet she so much needed
We ks Keen Dispute.
The long standing dispute was only set
tied after week Of keen, trying, secret
elaboration between the arbitrators. Et en-
UP to noon to-day there wa san acute
possibility that disagreement might re-
suit and the proceedings fall to the
ground. Lord Alyerstone. though openly
inclined to believe in the justice Of the
American argument, thas the United
States was entitled to the heads Of inlets,
as contained In question five, held out
that Canada had established her case in
questions two aid three, dealing With
the Portland Canal.
After luncheon Senator Lodge, Secretary
Root and Senator Turner agreed to cede
those points. and TO start the American
boundary line from the head Of the Port
land Canal thus giving the Canadians
that channel and some small islands, on
which there are only a few disused
storehouscs. This accomplished, the ma
jority of the tribunal agreed to fix, with
this exception, the entireN boundary as
outlined in the American case.
Make Minority Report
Whether Messrs. Aylesworth and Jette
the Canadian commissioners, Will refuse
TO sign the decision, and make it unani-
nous, Is not yet known, but it will not
affect the validity of the agreement If
minority report is submitted. BY Monday
AFTERNOON it is hoped that everything will
be ready for signature, though the actual
marking Of the line on the map which
shall forever determine the respective ter
titorles will occupy some time.
The majority of the commissioners left
the foreign office hurriedly this after
noon. in order to catch trains for week
end visits TO the country. Nothing had oc-
Cured which would lead the few on
lockers even to suspect that the dispute
had reached its practical end. The COM
missioners themselves are still bound to
secrecy until the decision is actually rem
dcred. and practically few others were
really aware how great n degree Of sue
ces had attended the efforts OF the
American members Of the tribunal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
IN BRIBERY TRIALS
(By Associated Press.)

CINCINNATI. o.. Oct, l7-Arsuments
were concluded to-day In the bribery
trials of p. V, Miller and Joseph M
Johns. The families of tho defendants
were present.
The case went to the jury shortly after
o'clock, but late tonight the jury re-
ported that 1t could not agree.
Addresses We're made to the jury by
Assistant District Attorney Darby and
District Attorney Mcpherson for the gov
eminent. and Hiram D. Rulison and
Charles W. Baker for the defendants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
Number of Exquisite Toilettes
In Evidence.
SOME WELL-KNOWN
PEOPLE PRESENT
The Residents oPRchmond and Their
Guests Enjoy the Last Night Of the
Most. Successful Event Of its
Nature Ever Held Here.
Some Who We're There
and Gowns Worn.

eve on the corners mean no harm,
was the refrain which mingled with tho
laughs and jokes by which society be-
guiled itself. as the cars swept on their
way last evening to the Horse Show
building.
Every corner was crowded. The affa-
BILE conductor peered out into the misty
darkness and remarked to the crowders:
II say, come on in If you're COMM
In most instances they came on in
found standing room, and. where 1t was
possible, a strap; then added their quota
to the general fund Of mirth and good
humor.
The Horse Show seats and boxes. when
reached, proved as bright and attractive
as possible. Women were gowned as If
there was no such thing outside as wealth
er. Tho Marine Band played all of its
most enhancing airs, and all present
crowded into the last hours Of the great
show a, much enthusiasm and enjoy
rlent as possible.
The interest taken in the riding by tho
box occupants was intense. Ladies stood
UP and cheered over the success of their
favorites. Much pleasure was expressed
over the special prize taken by little Miss
Gay Montague, on her pony, Bobo.
Beautiful Feature
One of the. prettiest features Of the
evening was the tandem driving. When
the award was made the crowd. greatly
pleased with Mrs. Woodend's exhibition
OF skill and the beauty Of the splendid
animals she drove, broke into Wild ap-
plause.
The accidents of the evening were
brushed from the beholder's mind by the
final triumph of Mr.. Donnelly. on Rifle.
In taking n jump of seven feet two inches.
This feat closed the record Of 1903. and the
great show came TO its end In a
blaze of glory.
The boxes were a scene of beauty. Miss
Calvin Bragg occupied a seat in Mr..
Granville Valentines box. where Mr.. 8.
S. P. Patteson was also a guest. Friday
evening Miss Bragg, gowned in pink and
wearing violets. was in Mr.. William Hab-
liston's box. At the Wednesday natl.
nee she shared Mr.. Valentines box with
Misses Elsie Anderson, Ellie Montgom-
cry, N~ta Smith. Peachy Lyme and
Kathleen Bruce.
Mrs. Horace Halves was in white lace,
with black hat. Miss Kathleen Halves,
who was attended by Masters James &C.
Gil and Byrd Goolsby. seemed to take
great interest in the different horses
Mrs Montague was in black lace with
white embroidered vest and a black
and white hat.
Miss Leila Gray, In white over blue, a
white ha1 with plumes.
Mrs. Emily Glasgow Houston was in
Mr.. Frank Glasgows box, with her broth;
er-in-law. Mr. Clark, of Norfolk. She
wore white silk trimmed with narrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
UNITED CONFEDERATE
VETERANS ARE CALLED
an Associated press.l

NEW ORLEANS, October l7,-General
H. NJ Mickle, adjutantgeneral of the
United Confederate Veterans, has called
meeting of the Executive Committee
10 convene in louisville November 18th.
This committee will select tho place
for the next reunion 1t Is stated that
Baltimore, Nashville. Atlanta and Louis
Vile ea4ah will Invite the veteMns'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
BLAND DRAWS PISTOL ON
REFRACTORY PRISONER
Special to The Tlmes-D lspatch,)

srNbNTON, VA, Oct, IL, Deputy
United States ,ilrshal Y. NJ, Bland, OF
Richmond. brought TO Stanton and turn
ed over to Marshal S, Brown Allen to-day
Timothy Madden and Fred Davis, who
will be taken to Danvlle on the tenth
to stand trial, charged With robhlnS me
postomice at Columbia, Fnvanna county.
some time ago.
The Marshal had a hard time getting
them here, and drew his pistol and came
near shooting one of them befsre no was
IA lied.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS
is ABLE TO TRAVEL

BUFFALO,, N, v, Oct. l7-Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis, who has been III at Castle
Inn for several weeks, left to-day for her
home In New York city, She was accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs, Hayes; her
granddaughter and nurse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
New Supreme Court Judge.
By Associated Press.)

[SY ASsOClWled PTesS'l
ernor Heard to-day appointed Judge. a
b. hand, OF Caddo Parish, as associate
Justice of the Supreme, court TO M ING
Vacancy caused by the resgrausn, or
Justice Blanchard, who ia q candidate
fi.S t-ovsGnor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
NORTH CAROLINA.

DR.. J. V. Jay. of Barnardsville. kills
his three children In most horr Bile man
deed: mis- wife in critical condit.o..--
Cyrus Dixon, who killed Godfrey Woo
Der and married his wife TO- love OF
whom he did the deed. recaptured and
day set for his hang .ng. when under SEN
1ence before he escl pcu--Salisbury Elias
entertain In brilliant manner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
scoUR THE FORESTS
A Tramp Thought 10 Know Cause Of
Oisappearance is Threatened.

Especial to The Times-D spatch.)
BRISTOL, VA, October IA telegram
from a leading newspaper Of Philadelphia
to-day stated that the missing E. L..
Wentz. the young millionaire who mys-
terloRsly disappeared from the Southwest
Virginia coal fields, was at the home of
his father, in Philadelphia. This is re-
garded here as incorrect. as d. b. Wentz,
a brother of the missing man, residing at
Big Stone Gap. Va, received telegram
to-day from his father In Philadelphia,
stating that the young man was not
there.
SCOUR FORESTS,
Hundreds of men scour the forests of