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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Tragedy at Culpeper Saturday

A dispatch from Culpeper, Va,
of Saturday, December 10Th, says
William F. Bywaters, promi-
nent citizen of this county and
well known all over the country as
fox hunter and breeder of crack
bounds and horses, was literally
shot to pieces tonight by James
and Philip Strother, who live at
"Rotherwcod" three miles from
this place.
Mr.. Bywaters secured a mar
riage license this morning and
was married to Miss Viola Stroth-
er, daughter of the late Colonel
John Il. Strother and sister of the
two young men who later killed
him. The charge against By
waters is that he had led astray
the sister and had taken her to
Washington, where a criminal op.
Grafton was performed,
After the wedding Mr.. Bywst-
ers attempted to leave the Stroth-
ers' hcme, and one Of the brothers
of the bride objected. Bywaters
later climbed to the roof and en-
deavored to escape. He was seen
by James and Philip Strother, who
opened fire on him with pistols
and shot him to ribbons. He fell
to the ground and died almost in
stantly,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

The present turmoils in France
incident to tho separation Of
church and state may be viewed
with anxiety by thoughtful peo-
pie in all civilized countries, as
conditions are such as to prompt
the query, "Whither are we drift
ino2D
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
ages.

The Evening World Of Roanoke
has installed a modern Duplex
printing press, which has speed
of six thousand papers per hour.
The Evening World nov appears
as a twelve-page paper, and itE
enterprise Is FULLY appreciated by
the business men Of the Magic
City, sas indicated by the large
advertising patronage of the paper.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
JOHN w. KRLLRY's Executor, &C.,
vs..
JOHN W. KBLLEY's Deyisees.

JOHN w. hBLLEYS DeYiseeS.
The above styled cause having been re.
felred to the undersigned, Commits
sioner In ChancerY, by decree Of the
Circuit Court of Rockbridge County,
Virginia, entered therein October 9th,
1905, with directions to take, state and
reopen to the court the following 40
counts, to-wit:-
1st. The assets Of the estate OF j. W.
Kelley, decd, real and personal.
End The debts due by said estate
together with their respective priorities,
II such there be.
Bird. Any delinquent taxes against
his estate pertinent by himself or re-
quired by the parties.
4th. He wild from time to time make
settlement Of the accounts Of Frank L.
Glasgow, executor Of said estate, and
report same tc the Court.
Notice is hereby given that / have
fixed
FRIDAY. JANUARY 4TH, 1907,
az the tune. and my Office in Lexing ton.
Virginia, as the place. for executing said
order OF reference.
FRANK MOORE,
Commissioner In Chancery.
Glasgow ~ White, p, q. Dec. ..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

A number of papers and public
men of the South ale interesting
themselves in the nomination of
Senator John W. Daniel for Presi-
dent. TIE we'll known statesman.
ship, patriotism ano exalted char
acter of Virginis's senior Senator
en- 'nently qualify him for the high
honor of President.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

The GAZETTE wishes it's many
readers happy and joyous Christ
mas, pleasure and good cheer un-
limited. May the spirit of the re-
curing anniversary be not for
gotten, and may unselfshncss
characterize all our actions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co.

moDeyed interests OF the trusts and
railroads.
The Journal is the only Richmond
paper supporting
Mr.. BRYAN AND Hrs PLATFORM.
The Commcner is Mr.. Bryan's per-
sonal organ. 1t gives week by week his
views on all public matters and dls-
cusses political questions OF interest 10
every citizen OF this countiy. The
Commoner is the very source OF Demo
cratic information, because it's the
mouthpiece OF the leader OF the party.
Remember, both papers for the price
OF one. II you ave not familiar with
The Richmond Evening Journal we will
send 1t to you two weeks for nothing.
just write us q postal card and say
that you would like two-weeks' trial
subscription free.
THE EVENING JOURNAL
RICHMOND, VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

Woman loves clear. rosy complex.
ion Rurdook Blood Bltters purifies
the blood, clears the skin, restores
ruddy. sound health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
THE WOMAN'S PAPER

The Sun is the best type of neHs-
paper morally and intellectually. In
addition to the news Of the day, it
publishes the best features that can be
presented. such as fashion articles and
Ipiscel aneous writings from men and
women OF note and prominence. 1t is
an educator OF the highest character,
constantly stimulating to noble ideals
in individual and national life.
The Sun Is published on Sunday es
well Rs every ether day OF the week. IN
BY mail the Daily Sun, So a
year; including the Sunday Sun,
81. The Sunday Sun alone, 81 a
year.
Address
A. S. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
dec 1e-St BALTIMORE, MD
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Hamilton Brown Shoes

THE LARGEST SHOE FACTORY IN THE WoRLD-cApAoIrY
$4,000 PAIRS DAY.
You will find this FAMOUS LINE SHOES at The RocKBR1DaE
LIME AND STONE Co.'S MODERN STORE Every guaranteed to give
satisfaction We full line of these Shoes Mems Womens
Boys, Misses Children's and Infants.
We have received Fall and Winter Goods consisting Dry
Goods, Notions Underwear Hats, Gents furnishings &C.
Our store is full OF values, and solicit your patronage
Goods given in exchange for all kinds of produce
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
All Subscribers in
District Of Columbia, Virginia,
North and South Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Delaware
And Throughout the United States Ce
Get thu Sun by Mail at l Cent Copy
THE SUN AT ! CENT

Is the Cheapest High-Class Pep in
the United States.
The Suns special correspondents
throughout the U aited States, as well
as in Europe, China, Japan. the
Philippines, Porto Rico, Cuba and in
every other part OF the world, rak, 1t
the greatest newspaper that can be
printed.
Its Wa hington and New York bu
reaus are among the best in the United
States, and give The Suns readers the
earliest information upon all important
events in the legislative and financial
centers of the country.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Holiday Goods

are now attracting attention. Our stock comprises some
very useful and beautiful articles in FANCY METAL GOODS that
nave not been shown here before GOLD PLATED PICTURE
fRAMEs-25 cents each and upward small but quality is
there BEvEIED PLATE MIRRORS, FANCY BRASS INKsrANps
POWDER Boxes HAIR RECEIVERS FRAMED CALENDARS etc. ETC.
Also unique and handsome assortment of JApAyrsr
PERFUMES and TOILET ARTICLES including high grade Ex
TRACTS and TOILET WATER SMELLING SALTS HEADACHE
COLOGNE, COLD CREAM, ToorH POWDER, etc. etc. All these
are true japanese goods of the finest quality and put up in
handsome Oriental packages.
Our 80 and 10 Cent Counter" offers many useful articles
for inexpensive gifts far beyond the ordinary purchasing
power of SO little money.
Linen DOyies and Centerpieces Washstand Bureau and
Sideboard a Pillow Shams and Table Coyers are here in
great abundance and at most reasonable prices
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
THE FARMERS PAPER

the SUMS market reports aud CON-
Ipercial columns are complete and re-
liable, and put the farmer, the merchant
and the broker in touch with the mar-
kets OF Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston.
sew York, Chicago, Philadelphia and
all other important pcints in the United
States and other countries. All of
which the reader gets for one cent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

manufacturer showed us a lot of handsome Umbrella
handles, most all sterling silver and gold plate which he
offered to close out at about half price We bought the lot
and had Umbrellas made up for them There are two
grades one Silk Gloria, at $780, the other Silk Tafeta
at $3.50 These cannot be matched under $500 and $500
respectively They handsome in appearance and we
guarantee every of them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Personal Property

AT TIN O'CLOCK,
the following Personal Property:
Three Draft Mares,
Two Sucking Colts,
One Year Old Colt,
One Shorthorn n eifer, two years old;
One Plano Binder,
One Mccormick Mower,
One Is Inch Disc Harrow,
One Crown Drill,
One Spring Wagon,
One No. 4 Brown Wagon,
One Corn Planter,
One LoT Wagon,
Two Big Plows,
One Set Lead Harness,
One Set Breechbands,
And lot Of other things too numerous
to mention.
TERMS OF SALE All sums under ten
dollars, cash all Sans over ten dol
lars, credit OF nine nnths. without
will be given.
J. u. HILEMAN.
Dec 1927
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

Our Grocery Department is always busy one and
the grade of goods sent from it cannot surpassed If
you not being served from it, you are invited to give
a trial.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

Pieces of Plaid Broadcloth, brown, green,
red, blue, so inches wide, usual price, 81 30;
our price, $1.20. One of the most stylish
suitings On the market
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

Pieces of heavy weight Suiting, all wool,
navy, brown, garnet, Sd inches wide, regular
price, S1.5o; our price, $1.OO. These will
make stylish suits and skirts, and are spec
tally good for children's coats.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

recent trip to the Northern markets put us il possession
OF some very valuable merchandise at much less than the
regular price We will share with you the profit on the pur
chase. Note two items:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19

One Year. -. $1.00 Three Months. 25c
Six Months. SOC Single Copy. Sc
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

Sheep and lambs are scarce this
week. The tendency Of pricss b
towards frmness, although there h
indications Of q return TO ths late
high range Of values. says J. A.
Rckart, our live stock eoersspoad-
ent. Some fairly good Celosndo
lambs sold at N.36 today. others
from the plains country Of Colorado
1t $6.65. medium ewes 1t $40. Ari-
sona lambs At 81 20 to $7.25. Bsesd-
ing ewes are in demand at higher
prices than fat ones are worth. up to
S.25; feeding wethers this week It
A.70 to N.86. some thin Utah weth-
ers to packers At H.s5; . few south.
ern goats at $3.l5. Prospects favor
moderate receipts for awhile. q the
Utah and Idaho stuff i not quite
ready to move freely - yet.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

.na cs.s,~~~vy : IL
-. - - .etieIe. Lee il h.
- - - es.assvsrsy v>s ns1
.,e.A ~ - 100 siaeeesr I'D
~ .-t..-k~-" ~ ~ yoar.rIf and
s-s. -, vi,ai.~. fae thsir own
,eie,.ei.. se ..esy sheir p<sce-
- .ei~Ahsu The writer ssy
~, ~. H. ,e,.~~r. a the
- = - tvsnfy-ascoad u
l.Iv =. -. - H. G.e ruading
-, Il ~ eanin~ a tlse '-Btonm-
!. ca. .,,e.r.d. "a urged him
a fri~iiy euavsrmeina nSt 70
ene = s,p.,.i a curt,in cantro-
vuw = H. osmnusisy b intro
49, ..S.mi.r hs~e&nli" Mr..
Hielu - AYR coarssous vay
~ 49, h,.rkan void - p,ay-
AiLa Ju,sa every SunAay II not
i.1sr6erpA vith b. IL oAkcess Of
H. ~. IL sa. b Nr. Bradish's
se.s~~e.s--l have ae1rnd "a ~
osiv.A .uuiue,.ce from the elces."
t,r~u.,sA,sv he n~aas the o0Icess
a IT, eisv, - that prup<r decnrusn
en- - vil, b. maistained n al
timw''-sh>s IL oGIcers of the city
asp heapiaw % inllict this trangrsx-
siaa Il d. hu a God and man
upna de psses-Iosinx people u the
city. But The writer Ia. looked
this matter up apd sl4ds that il h
noe 70. Hs. de o6scsrs = such
ars .ot Ieedi.x their s.uissance to
tbs sarau,eful violasion of th< civil
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

Preaching b. the pastor On Sabr
both At IL = m. There viii b. No
evening service until further notire.
The Christian Endsayor will mest
every Sabbath evening as usual II Z
D. n. Sabbath ach0ol IT 10 y n
Wsdneniay evening prayer meeting
II 7.l5 p. m
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

- 0mU - ~ -
nz. 1n1flh = ~ Us1nsi1nU
- - halnso - u Jus1n -
II - asuunans - - pas1ininn
lef 4.n1aU hnnAan. - suppnn2-
fhs - pnUb - lsss . seise -
~ ! - Dnsuiaina - - ~nniag
thssa0h ~ es1nmD -
Rfisa6 49, - - - ps1f-
sies caaana - a1veeaAss = -
lsnee sennAne1A. = en11ing ~
|asigkhan annn. - thsD - -
Asss d. assie = hniag ~. svsa-
m psusas = Il Junaa v1 esssnin-
y =. s.Ls 1922 = s's'-
A. -N.l. iaGfags - ~ ssa
= - anssUenhls - cor 1salsv eiti..
- - win ~ sssa sFUs ~ ri
gis0s aFguasat a0niae SsnAlg
aonsss q th1 tiae. We vil usss Il
soaeiy soaa ~ rigAas u ia1iviAuah
ed fanilio 70 IL sajognsat a .
|quist SsaaAav-the righs 70 FsaA.
a. easvesnr. h tAair h00s sitAout
istesFuofina b. the koiseesoas yell
ing - ed haotiag yAirA saaaaas
fFoa fFuo III usual haasAan ersvd.
1Aia = . right rsragni.si ~ I'll
right nin1sd eitissas. n lsass -
|asroaa tAougAf.
Our t0Ua9nAn refess In . wed
ignsd pstitiaa 70 the city couaril
not u istssisse u any maaaw vith
tAe piayiag a hall." Say. nsigAhoe.
an any nunAes of petitioasss make
nsAt cosss which infFia0s the
right of . sisgie iadisi1nA. even!
Sappnse Jour nsighhos dAssld pre-
arnt veil ignrd prtitina 70 the
city oossnril nos To intsrfsse u any
vay with the writer and ~ caagre-
|gstioa whi.e sinOiag p.alns I'D
|praying and shouting and exApsting
in the imFs-diate neighhoshodj of
Mr.. J. p. BrsdisA's Pss;,seace = .
time and ani~v eircumsea, ees VAieA
mads il specially anaoyiag n ~
aaid Mr.. hssdish. Do y0u think fes
g snOneot ~ council would - jus-
d6ed IN igsosinx your pstitioa To BE-
Dsaeetsd from tie disturhaacs. aad
Gssnaing The petition Of thnse asieA-
bors vho desire that you BE- distssb-
ID. ] I'm giad 70 hslieve DIT your
neighh0ss would BE- too jsst 70 igs
such . pstitioa- ] IN aoeTy tel
Dssrn that there are any psnpas b
the Bradsah sAiitian - iaeuasidss.
aae Of their nsighbnss' rights ed
feelin0 - 70 have hssa villiag 70
I'm sseh . pstitioa. - snwy
list n. 0sadiah ~ himnslf hssn
- iDenasiassaHs q ~ rights -
ladGaW q ssns paersas e hi addi-
ess = 70 hsvs 6eeesd this nuisance
spsa <Asn. a.. not liking the nuis-
aaaG ea0pelliag thsn 70 Feoove
tA9abs0. but Mr.. Dsadiah. .hoaast,
80. = + fair To thsss Who have
bsauhf Rrspesty h your aAdition
fse - - thrust tAis nuinnee upon
thGme
NJ zaet that yos have speat
nsoV $50 6ttiag this ground for
thbVuspass eaasot b fairly eates-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

The sunday SCHOOL wiu usse -
usual In the ehspei n quarter heesse,
ten. No prsaehing service Ansng
August The brethren are cnsoinAv
invited BY the other pastHrs 70 usr-
ship with their peopsr-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

Exhth Sa.aay sfssr Triniev: ans-
day .ehnl u - o'cinrk- 6sly eam-
muaiap end srsnA n II 0'eAark-
Evening prayer sd s<snas = 50
m All velc00e-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

A. - Du1fnis hsanA
\ i4sh Dni10 - OnnnunAnnA
H Anshs lie Jgnns's 49, ~
4 ~ - daanA
II nhanoMD - a110 - 0annV =
hssasAal1 ssn1A
Il Sac 2. AlshsaA c.. 49, C. =
neKai0hG ~ ahiss -
II n - oaf sn1ssUsas = sunf1g
naa- So C. H. neEni0A1. shsdhbe
aaa-
Ashirt ~ IN q bs - -.
Sc C. r. neKaigha. ~ ahist -
Cnaing ana-
II For Ass. H. - aeeiA0e -
ance oan - g. = nGaAsanas. ~
5. MINI hsek-
II yos vase ~ - loUn 0sUog
IN earth - ts IL II Jnass 0as6t
wsse Ca0eaaU.
For painfisg. AscnssGiag -
pspes hangiag. ean W 0laek M.
l-yaek Desine.
C. s. Hoasaa. uaAestakss -
e@ksImes. DIV paslas. 81 kack:
night pAaae. 18 ~
Se.p the vagna - ~ Ii Jua1s
lee Company for aseikeial ics. -
in town. rhnas 81 svd-
/, Asyh<w Hoose Fssnil1aiag Co..
undertaking. eahnlaiag. Phaas.
&&2 blsrk: night pAoas. t1e ~.
The Ii Junts Drug Csnpaay
/, makes . speciality a asndas -
, fss~y drinks u I'll dE.esiVajoas-
Gem" Aoar. hsst n ~ nasise.
Every nek guaranteed ~ nsasy
r<fundsd--LA Junts Ailling Co.
Are yoa gsiag 70 paist? lfas. ~
the L. Juats Hardware Can0any.
agents for HslIsrk's hos. paiaGs.
hest On sosth.
Who's your iceaaa! Phnae 49,
gks3 o. Junta =. Ii Junts Cs10I
CAlsi Storage Company. c. ". W1a-|
i. Avsv. Manager.
H. Ii Junta Hardware CamoanvI
is aont for The Sehvab safe -
Lex Cs@pany. rhey have aaSss 1ps
sale faun S6 NC.
Tle ssw soft shirt At MIX ~ Aaa-
n@i. eollas end euAs aftarhsd a fua |
linz = C. 2. Althen 4 Co.'S. So c.
II. MeKnigkf. tn sAirt maa.
Mr.. Ella Dskter6eid cane dovn
frss Rocky Fssd Thsr.Aay nasniagI |
Tor . bsief visit vtGA hsr dauahtes.
NF1- n. D. Casvond.
C. n. RahiA. dspsty esunay elssk. |
Who ~ bssa laVing - foe . nsnaA
On accouat Il ~ 6seliag va. sx- |
pects 70 b. shse 70 rssnns ~ dstiss |
At the court houae nszt nnaAsV.
An- Thomas Ceaysss. of Higbse. |
left Thursday mesniag for Wabss-
burg. Cslo.. vhess ~ win - DE-
gust of her sisass. Mn. Rshest
Gillsspie. dnsiag tls ssxt mnofh.
Mis Grace Barley. vho - unGil
rreeot,v in H. e~n1ov = - eLaI
Iure. nr,~ % ~ ~. a. 81 |
N. verk To- Prealio -. -. -
secured . pnsitina = oOeesfse With
tn Co,or,do re,suAo,, Co.oaov
A. va.L.-
.-.S:...1l
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

Usual services Tomorrow. beth
morning and evening. conducted BY
the pastor. Rev. W. G. Barron.
Morning subject. Heart Music"
Evening subject. Strange bedfei-
Iowa" Other services at the usual
hours. Cordial invitation Is extend
ed to all our services
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-08-04

Subject To be considered by the
pastor 1t the II q. m. service. The
Character Of Noah"
At the 8 p. m. service the subje ct
will be. The Road u True Great
ness and Glory"
Md week prayer meeting 1t . p.
m. - usual. Bible school at lO ..
m. and Endeavor service 1t Up. m.
Many new people have come re-
Gently from other states and also
many strangers are in our services.
osssiss chssss. ~. .. {. osvss-
On account Of illnea in hia family
the pastor will not take . vacation 1t
this time but will conduct services
each Sunday - usual.
Regular services will take place at
the hours Of II .. m. and 8 p. N. Ths
school will meet each Sunday
morning 1t S:S5 .. m. Tie pastor
has tie young peoples clas and ~
vites III young nsen md womsa to
jon Il.
IL B. r. p. u. will meet q Z p. N.
This = the religious forum for young
psspae. This service n Of . Aigh
order and the young people are ~
precisting its worth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-23
BOLIVIAN PETTIcoATs.

The priced possession Of the Bolivian Indian
woman and her chief pride also, whether she Is
pure Indian ch0la Is her petticOat. Her dOwry
Is IN this garment. Like the Dutch woman OF ira
ditlon. she carries her wealth about with her
These petticOats Of all COlOrs OF the rainbow
ana divers other hues not found therein. first
noticed them at Nazarenc AMI remarked that love
OF color which must be Unborn, FOR the garments
were Of yellow, purple violet fiery red. crimson
scarlet. subdued orange Rlaring saffron. blue and
green They very short. reaching barely be-
low the knee. and no difference was Observed he
tween childhood. maidenh0od. matronly middle life
and wrinkled old age CHANGING from my window
IN Tupiza, 1 thought IL was a parade OF perambu-
lating balloons
These women have habit which the bashnII
traveller does not at first understand When he
one OF them calmly removing "a petticoat he
Is apt 10 turn away, but he need not do So. IL
may be that the advancing heat OF the day has
caused the weareT % discard the outer skirt. but
more likely IL Is the vanity % her and the de-
sire e. make her sisters enviOus by showing what
Il beneath. Tor each vesture disclosed Is more
brilliant than the one which Oyvrappsd Il. / sat
IN the plaza at Tupiza and watched TWO Indian
women try 10 make each other enviOus The urst
one removed the outer pstticOat, which was or pur
pie This iiV rsttne1t disclosed another garnet OF
hlazinF red. and after that came = brilliant yellow
Tho other woman started with green Petucodt
and gradually got dawn ~ q. mixture or nAuo and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-23
ENEMIES OF THE FOREST.
Fire Chief of These and Man Next, They
Say in Canada.

II IS a fact which Canada faces with some
segreee Of sadness that within few years she
will be absolutely devoid OF the beautiful pine
forests which at one time were her pride At
the present rate of destruction the number OF
years cannot be great until there Will hardly
be another tree of the original forests TO be cut
within the limits OF the Canadian lumber region
Sir WifTid Laurier in a recent address called
attention 10 the many enemies OF the forest Man
lie eaid, Is bad enough but he is not SO had as
the insects and the insects are not so bad as
the FIRE The fire is the great enemy of the
forests. Year after year, during the summer
months miles and miles OF forests are destroyed
by IRE. ferhaIs II does not go on at so great
a rate in former years but there IS still far
ever 10 check the ravages OF the flames In the
ottawa Valley the lumbermen keep a patrol OF
the woods, and that is great help. In order
20 be OF the greatest service many more patrol
men would be required and tha forests u-o,iI7
have TO be looked after as they are in France
and Germany so that so far as possible every
iucipient fire might he prevented from spread
ing Furthermore, every man in that part
OF Canada-the lumberman, the sportsman and
with the fact that IL is a crime 10 throw a
lighted match upon the ground. 10 scatter the
ashes Of a fire, or TO leave a camp fire before it
is absolutely eXtingushed.
Another destructive element to which Sir WI
frid calls attention IS the railway locomotive.
The railroads are great blessings undoubtedly
but one who takes the train Halifax To go TO
Vancouver viii find in every province of the
Dominion where there is timber miles upon miles
OF NI-dl was once btttutllHl FOREST now noth-
ing but parched and blackened timber-a monu-
meut 70 the destructiveness of the railroad loco
motive. Yet the railroad men have taken every
Trecaution in their endeavor To overcome the
difficulty inherent IN the operation OF the rail-
way locomotive. They have put screens upon
their smokestacks and devised other methods
hut an have proved inadequate While the
Canadian forests have never been called upon 10
pay the enormous tribute 10 multiplying indus
tries that those Of the United States have.
they have been decimated by the speculative
lumberman and the improyident settler and raw
aged by fire until those which are accessible
bear little resemblance 10 their prineval state