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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
FOREST FIRES IN MAINE.
Proposed Study of Their Causes and
Results

Last year Maine had the most disastrous
fires In its history. A timberland area of
more than a quarter million acres was
burned over. entailing a loss beyond q mil
lion dollars.
10 secure the information which NAV
form the basis for protective measures
against future losses on such a scale and
ascertain what can be done to repair the
damage already suffered, the state authori-
ties have arranged for a cooperative fire.
study IF the Maine forests by the bureau
Of forestry of the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture. In accordance with
its usual terms of cooperative work. the
bureau will share equally with the state the
field expenses of this study. Five men have
been assigned to 1t. The work in the field
will be prosecuted through the remainder of
the summer.
The results following forest fires are
studied TO determine whether burned-over
lands can be made again to produce for
est crop. The first inquiry here is. How
badly Ii Is the forest been injured? If only
the young growth has been killed the prob
when the ground is swept clean of forest
In the former case, if there are enough
seed-bearinG trees left, nature requires only
protection while she does her work of re-
foresta;ion. But ii the ground has been
clean swept she must be materially assisted
If proper forest conditions and growth are
tc be re-establiShed within any reasona BILE
space of time.
Unless burned-over areas are thus pro-
tected ard encouraged forest deterioration
iG inevitable. An inferior species of tree
Will u5urp the ground and postpone for
years. IL not forever, d reproduction of the
original forest. So that forest fires not
only mean immediate and present financial
loss in TIE destruction of timber and young
growth, but they also so alter conditions
that inferior grades of forest take the place
CT better growth. 1t is to escape this double
evil that Maine has secured the assistance
OF the bureau of forestry in the cooperative
&c. IL VtiCh. &c now about to hAgin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Storks Have No Voices.
From the Chicago Chronicle.


Storks are not often seen on the Ameri-
can continent, but are commonly found in
nearly all the countries of Europe In Hol-
land, where they are particularly numerous
and are protected by law, their nests are
generally on the summit Of tall post, put
up on purpose for them, on which is fixed
an old cart wheel. A Dutch gentleman has
one such post in his grounds within sight
of his library window, but he improves on
the cart wheel by having an iron frame
work for the reception of the nest. The
first year 1t was put up, toward the end of
June, solitary young Stork used to come
daily and inspect this framework. He was
seen there one day standing in an empty
receptacle exactly like a would-be benedict
inspecting an empty house, contemplating
the view and wondering If the drains are
all right.
The verdict was apparently favorable, for
next season saw the nest occupied by the
newly welded pair. Their power of wing
is very fine, and on hot days they ascend in
spiral circles. hardly moving their broad,
black wings, till they look no bigger than
flies. After the young are Matched they
appear to be suspicious of one another, and
unwilling to leave the nest unguarded.
Storks have no voice. The only noise
they make is ''klappering' (snapping their
great red mandibles rapidly and loudly.
Thus they greet one another, generally by
throwing back the head until the upper
mandible rests on the back, but OCCASION
ally 'klappering" is performed with the
head and bill in the former position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Exercises for Health.
From the Chicago Tribune.

ITO" tne SnlcaSo lrlDune
For almost every person under fifty, and
for a great many people over fifty, eXer-
else is the nearest approach to a panacea
for bodily Ills that has yet been devised.
Causing the body to move and stretch
and push and pull makes the blood circu-
late. the liver do its work and the nerves
pick up their dropped stitches. An excel
lent time to exercise is before breakfast.
Neither man nor beast as rule. goes to
sleep hungry. During sleep there Is little
waste of energy. On waking there Is no
immediate demand for replenishment of
lost tissues. Furthermore. the long sleep
has left the nerves and the digestive APP
a heavy breakfast within fifteen or twenty
minutes after getting out of bed means
that the stomach receives food which 1t
does not need and will not readily digest.
little shaking up before breakfast
arouseS the vitality and consequently
makes the appetite and digestion better.
That means better work done during the
day. If man can get away from work
in time to take additional exercise during
lite for the evening meal and more power
to digest 1t. That will mean better sleep
at night. Many a man has succeeded in the
world without paying any attention to his
body-Joseph Chamberlain. for instance.
But such men would probably have sue
ceeded more easily and certainly with
more pleasure to themselves II they had
taken care Of their bodies. strong mind
is certainly stronger and more enduring
best way to keep the body healthy is to
use 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

remind one of that entertaining toy, the
electric wig, thus dressed Is like
unto the maiden of Solomon's song, Ter
rible as an army with banners" Nor
should the character of the pompadour her
self be brought into the discussion She
was an amiable creature. who has been the
cause of much interesting copy.
The author of the "Anti-TituS' was fully
)ustlhed In his objections. Well might he
eXclaim against the sight of a woman with
short hair and with a red shawl thrown
over her shoulders" The protest against
such Il sacrifice of a natural and irresist-
lbie ornament has been long and universal.
mink for moment of the peerless Suther-
land sisters with cropped locks! Or what
painter would paint, or what poet would
celebrate short-haired Lady Godiva !?
wealth. OF hair is at the command of the
owner; she should be allowed to do with 1t
as she pleases so long as she does not
shock the reason by adopting the cut known
familiarly as the dead rabbit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
TO IMPROVE THE PARK
Rock Greek Reservation to Be
Greatly Beauti6ed.
NEW MACADAM ROADS
ADDITION TO BE BUILT ON OLD
PIERCE MILL DAM.
Appropriation Of $4,000 for This
Work Now Available-New Road
ways to Be Cut.

ARRANGEMENTS have been practically COM
pleted by the officials in charge OF ROCK
Creek National Park for the expenditure
of the money appropriated by the last con-
gress for improvements in the reservation
during the ensuing fiscal year, and within
a few days the work of Improvement Will
be commenced. The sum of $4,000 was
given by Congress in the last District APP
preparation act for improvements in Rock
Creek National Park. These will consist
of grading and macadamiZing roads in the
park. repairing existing macadam roads,
protecting the banks of the creek along
the driveways and various other improve
ments including the laying out Of new
dirt roads and constructing footpaths.
Col. John BiGdle, secretary of the board
of control of the Rock Creek National
Park, has recommended to the board.
which Consists of the Commissioners of the
District and the chief of engineers of the
United States army, that the $4,000 APP
propridted 10y the last Congress for the en-
suing fiscal year be expended as follows:
For sprinkler, $3.50 for sprinkling roads
and extending pipe lines, $1,000; for grad
Ing and matchmaking a portion of Blag-
den avenue, 81 COO; for building wing on
the west side of the dam at the old Pierce
mill, $500; for constructing ford across
Rock creek at the mouth Of Broad branch.
from the Military road to Milk House ford
$1,000: for repairs on Beach driveway,
81, 600; for constructing walks and paths
along the banks of the creek $500 for re-
constructing foundation of bridge at the
north end of the park, $1,000; for bank pro-
lection and miscellaneous work, 1850.
Some of the Improvements.
The work of Improvement will be car
red on under the direction of Assistant
Engineer w. p. Richards of the District
engineer department, who has direct
charge of the park under the supervision
of Col. Bddle. Mr.. Richards states that
he has made practically all arrangements
for beginning the work made possible by
the recent appropriation of Congress. and
that 1t is only question of a few days or
weeks before the work will be commenced.
The improvements outlined for his year,
ii is thought, will add considerably to the
beauty of the reservation, and besides ar
ford more agreeable facilities for enjoying
the beauties of the park. For instance, a
portion of Bagden avenue. near the bridge
across Rock creek, on the Ene or Beach
driveway, is sadly In need of grading. The
avenue is several feet below the proper
grade at the point mentioned, and during
the entire year almost the roadbed Is COW
cred with water which overflowS from the
stream This roadway will be graded so az
to avoid the conditions which exist at pres
ent and it will be covered with macad im
affording suitable entrance to the splendid
driveway through the park.
On Beach driveway In several places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Sick at Night
Well i'm the NORM
ing.
A most wonderful change
i'm even q few hours can
be easily accomplished
i'm natures Way.

Your head aches and feels heavy. Perhaps your
throat Is little dry. You have little appetite
and occasionally chilly feelings creep along the
spine. Your eyes are hot. tongue furred, and you
are about half knocked out. You know what the
trouble is. You have been drinking and eating too
much You have felt this way before and 1t took
you week TO get well. You Just bilious and
your stomach has gone back You. Now II you
do the right thsg at the very start you will feel
better tomorrow. lust take two three OF Smith
Pineapple and Butternut Pills, take them now
anil tonight when you retire take two more
AMI you will feel one hundred per cent better to-
morrow morning and before the day IL passed you
Will forget all about It. These wonderful little
pills combining the Rntiseptic and resolvent prop
critics OF pineapple with the laxative and cleansing
effects OF butternut. will quickly relieve a con-
gcsted rculation. and drive of the blood the
bile accommodations, restoring harmonious action to
the digestive organs. Just days use Of these
little pills will any threatened bilious attack
They are good for young old, gripe or
weaken, ror leave behind any unpleasant after eff
fects. They always cure sick headache, constipa-
ton and biliousness in night. % cents at all
dealers
All genuine signed W. F. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
How Lenses Are Made.
From Outing.


When a popular camera was first under
considera ton II became necessary TO Sc
cure a good lens at a popular price. This
was possible only by the devisins and
making of special machinery and tools. and
by buying the raw glass and manufa curing
in large quantities. Lens glass. all tho
world knows, will after this story Is
published is made principally in Germany.
ufacturer in small slabs. II is cut by re-
volving saws into the different sizes and
then subjected TO series of grindings and
polishings that must eventually enable the
tester to hit the lens over absolute form
of the shape and size required, so perfectly
that deviation of one two-millionth of an
used for building up lenses from single
glasses is a preparation so delicate that it
cannot alter this perfection. The making
of lenses for Photographic work has now
become an immense industry. and I'm many
cases the shutters are also made in con.
junction. Highest skill is employed to per-
feet this first requisite of the apparatus;
but careful as these makers are to prove
their work, the lenses also always
thoroughly tested by the camera experts.
This does not mean that they subjected
to anything like the different tests the anna
teur Will apply later on; but they are as
certained to be of correct finish focus and
mount, and the focal scale is tested by OBJ,
jects at the stated distances; the finder II
brought into alignment, and then the caus
era needs only the final touching up os
rubbed spots TO be ready for the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine

with the happy result that Thousands have been
cen letely cured. and others being cured every
Gay.
In the year 90 was stricken with epilepsy
Doctors treated me for several years, but grew
verse. ! would have such awful fits. cannot
:eh ay awful sunerlngs. A druggist recommended
DF. Miles Ncrvine and l bought bottle and
ouHu II Helped me, and took three more and
cured. had only one light spell after l COM
a'etccd taking IL. do hope the time will come
When everybody will know that your medicine
cures these awful hts"-JOHN LEWIS Clarion,
Pa.
LII Miles Neryine is sold under a guarantee
that your druggist will refund your money II first
bottls does benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

At Pounding Mil. Va. about ten miles
west OF Taxewell. Monday, j. ~ Ducger
manager Of the Clinch Valley Barytes Com
psnv. caught in tho machinery of the
plcct. G%tL o. hs legs were Sevc; =. 80,
his bccy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

BY order of the adjutant general, the
whole 10th Regiment and the How!txera
Battalion will leave Richmond, Va, Sep.
tenber 3 to take part in the military evolo1
tons at Manassas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Epilepsy

ran lie cured. To those afflicted this conveys
wonderful message Though quite common, it is
only short time Stree It considered incurable
The discovery that 1t was purely a nervous disor-
der has led TO the application OF the great nerve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Must Capture Ta-Tche-Kiao First.

1t has been intimated to the Associated
Press correspondent by the general stan
that 1t is probable the japanese will not at
tempt to take Yin-kow before they capture
Ta-tche- kiao, as otherwise they would be
liable to an unexpected attacked from the
Ta-tche-kiao force. which Is within easy
striking distance. thanks to the railroad
Inc japanese advance north will perhaps
De DELAYED for some days. until the south
eastern columns couverging at Siandian
compel Maj Gen. Mitstchenko to draw off,
leaving the Siu-yen road clear to Tantschic
and Ta-tche-kiao
AS soon as the Japanese troops enter Yin
koW and succeed in removing the mines
from the mouth OF the Lao river the Jana
nese gunboats lying along the coast will
come IN, but IT Is not believed that tho
japanese will venture TO land a considera-
BILE force or to send war material so long
as the Port Arthur squadron is able to
come out whenever 1t likes
There is some anxiety here regarding a
report that the cruiser Askold had been
damaged and 1t IS noticed that she was
not mentioned in the list OF warships con-
stltuung the squadron on its last appear
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

from Ta-tche-kiao is not causing any anx-
iety.
The evening edition OF the ST Petersburg
newspapers prominently published the tele-
gram from Tokyo reporting another ap-
pearance Of the Port Arthur squadron ton
the morning of July ~. and this gladdened
the hearts Of the holiday crowd
Inc japanese account of the fighting az
kal-Chou is Offset by the admission that
they are being greatly worried by Gen
RennenkampffS Cossacks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Values up to 5000
At S5.75

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-03

the lowest. the rich and the poor, the and to stand as the arbiter between the railroads and the people; to adjust all their differences, harmohize and adjust all complaints, and see that Tive and let live, is followed to the letter by both sides. a%, ~ i,
 MT. Smith stands on his record as pres ident of the Railroad Commission, to which position he was appointed by the lamented Governor Sam ford, and since he has been in the posi- tion he has devoted his entire time and talent to the administration of the af- fairs of the office. and has. by his earn est purpose to do his full duty, accom- pllshed much good. and inaugurated many reforms. and made the railroad laws of the State more effective than ever before.
 MT. Smith pledges himself to continue his policy of conservatism and justice and to administer the affairs of the office as wisely and as justly as he can possi- ply do. For these reasons he feels that he should receive the support of the people and should be elected to the of flee which he has so ably, and so accept ably, and so faithfully filled for the past four years.-1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-03
ftMone Can say they are incurable until they have tried my discov-
 cry. The test is free"

aH~ aoc1or seems justified in his strong state ule1ats as the treatment has been thoroughly tnveskIkafed besides being tried in hospitals. sanftxrfums etc.. and has been found to be all sthat is claimed for it II contains nosh- thoxfties say 1t will positively cure Bright 2 disease. diabetes. dropsx. gravel. weak back. stone in the bladder. bloated bladder. fse- qnent desire to urinate. aibumenaria. sugar and over the kidneys swelling Of the feet and ankles, retention of urine, scalding, get ting up nights pain in the bladder. wettins the bed and such rheumatic affections as chronic, muscular inhammatory rheuma- tisna sciatca, rheumatic neuralgia. lumbAgo. Eout etc, which are now known to be due en- firefy to uric acid poison in the kidneys-fn shosts every form of kidney. bladder or uri- SThat the ingredients will do ar this Is the opinion of such authorities as Dr. wiiks oi Guys Hospital London. the. editors of the United States Dispensatory and the Ameri- can sPharmacopoeia. both ofhciai works. pr. eink of Science and long list of others who speak of it in the highest terms. But aii this and more is explained in 64-page tllustrat- cd book which sets forth the doctors origi- uai views and goes deeply Into the subject of hidnsy. bladder and rheumatic diseases. He wants you to have this book as well as q trial treatment of his discovery. and you can ret them entirely free. without stamps or c&, s4s, Turnock Building. Chicago. Ti., and as thousands have already been cured fhere iH every reason to believe 1t will cure you if only you will be thoughtful enough to send for the free trial and book Write the nrst spare moment you have and soon you VIII be cured.
 II would seem that any reader SO afflicted should write the company at once since no from such high and trustworthy source
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-03

as judge treats a case that comes be- fore him on the bench--hear the facts fairly and impartially and pass In judg- ment thereon without bias or partiality. lie does not propose to make up his mind in advance-and as judicial officer pass upon the merits of the case before he hears them.
 Mir Smith stands for the rights and liberties of all-the people and the rail roads alike; and he wiIl, SO far as in him lies, prevent extortion. discrimina- tion. unfairness and injustice to both alike.
 Mir. Smith etands for all the people, with whom. from his early manhood he has been fin close sympathy and in his early manhood, his early work on the farm, enables him to know personally of the hardships and tolls of the farmer from his own experience he knows how the daily. bread Is won, and he has a sympathy for them that puts him In po- sition to do exact and. equal justice to all
 Mr. Smith stands for the enforcement of the laws-wisely and humanely. fair ly, though firmly. so that they may bear upon all alike-reach the highest and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-03

be held in the Jsffersofis theaaer. The for mai opening exercises and ssthe address of Bishop Galloway. will take, place atthe first session. o'clock pNs1n., Tuesday, April 26, Complete programs for the proceedings will be furnished at Birming- ham.
 F Addresses may be expected from MT. T. G. Bush of Birmingham; Hon. Syd- ney J. Bowie, member of CCongress from Alabama; MT. Robert c. Ogden, of New York; Bishop c. B. Galloway, Of Missis- sippi; MT. H. o. Murfee, of Marion, Ala; Mir. Lawton B. Evans, superintend- ent of schools, Augusta, Ga.; Dr. Wood- | row Wilson, president Of Princeton Uni- yersity: A pnonsosC. Smith, professor of English in the University of North Caro- lima; Hon. S. A Mynders State superin+ tendent of education ofssTennessee; Hon. 70. B. Hartin, State superintendent of education of South Carolina; Hon. l. ". Hill, State superintendent Of education of Alabama; Hon. J. B. Aswell, State superintendent-elect of Louisiana: Dr. Charles D. McIver, president of the State Normal College of North Carolina; Dr. Charles w Dabney. president of the Uni versity of Tennessee; Dr. w. B. Hill. chancellor of the University of Georgia Dr. Wallace Buttrick, secretary and ex- ecutiye officer of the general education board; Mr. John Graham Brooks. of Cambridge. Mass: Dr, Edwin A. Alder man. president of Tulane University New Orleans, La.; pr. w. T. Harrls' United States commissioner or educauon Hon. H. L. Whitfield. State superintend- ent of education for Mississippi; MT. Walter H. Page, editor of The Worlds | Work, New York; Dr. s. c. Mitchell professor in Richmond College. Rich 1 mond. Va, and a number of others whose names will be soon announced, If you expect to attend the confer | ence, please write at once and inform pr. J. H Philips, Superintendent of schools, Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Phillips is the secretary of the, local executive committee
 Cheap Rate. "A rate of one fare for the round trip can probably be secured from all points in the South. Further information upon this head will shortly be announced through the daily press. For particulars inquire of the nearest railroad ticket of flee.
 Private hospitality will be provided by the people of Birmingham to the utmost possible limit. If private accommoda- tions are exhausted arrangements can be made directly with some one of the hotels or boarding houses. B. B. Valentine, Virginia.
 Joseph G. Brown, North Carolina.
 Robert B. Fulton, Mississippi
 B. c. Caldwell, Louisiana.
 John B. Knox, Alabama.
 c. B. Gibson. Georgia.
 D. E. Houston, Texas.
 R. H, Jesse, Missouri.
 G. P. Glenn, Florida.
 s. A. Mynders, Tennessee.
 H. N. Snyder South Carolina.
 Executive Committee.
 Robert c. Ogden.
 President, 7S4 Broadway, New York.
 Edgar Gardner Murphy,
 Vice President. Montgomery. Ala.
 Dr. B. J. Baldwin, a
 Secretary, Montgomery. Ala, l
 w. A. Blair.
 Treasurer. Winston Salem. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-03
(Communicated) JOHN V. SMITH STANDS FOR
 JUSTICE AND CONSERVATISM
His Idea is to Impartialy Pass Upon the Questions Which Will Come Before the Rail-
 road Commission.

corporation and the single individual. eauitabiy and fairly. As legislator, he won a wide reputation in making the laws-as solicitor of the Third circuit, ell while comparatively a young man. as State prosecutor. he stood among the first. and has for years been conceded to be the peer of any in the State. He in
 tegrity. his fairness. his ability have never been questioned and all who have come in contact with him in the dis charge of hts duties, either as judge. law yer. court officer or president of the Railroad Commission have been impress sed with his earnest desire to do right,
 and do justice to all concerned And now.
 as he grows older, he becomes mellower and more fixed in his conservatism and draws closer to his fellows, and more intense in his desire to see that all en- joy the full measure of what the law al-
 lows and no more-and with a mind so free from bias he is better prepared than
 ever to be the just and upright judge.