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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
Bali NIiIed Rooster.

II has been said that John W. Cos
would never make a good golf player
hecauao he lacked precision and force,
cut he carping critics. who would
topple him from the pedestal to which
he climbed through winning the tin
loving cup have been forever silenced
oy his work While playing he put
.ne OF Mcs Williams prize. winning
plymouth Ro,k ROSTERS out OF the
-rnnlng by hitting it with a well.aimed
grassy shot somewhere between the
6rst tee and the left ave. cerhaps
that rooster saw the tad coming and
knew that TO be struck by Il meant
great glory, and then perhaps he saw
,ho major about to play and was hunt.
big cLyer. Anyhow the chicken IS a
lead ono and now M. Coo Is one
rooster mp over his e'stwhlle oppo-
aent G9YerEor Chaml Nlaio, ,-Mert
zen Journal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
u stain os,. color.

Dissolve five cent? worth Of snbWa
polish in ore quart OF hot wator. then
add ass much brown umbor aud yellow
lchro ag viii give tho shade desired
~ ~ Yeast two applications. Apply
not apc of Whine stil vet with ,
picce o. ras dnlHhing N the direction
o, tfe grain There 60 method q
s'"uins and vtrnishing iu ono ope.a
iJu, boz 30 more satisfactory way Is
@ stain the wood arst thon apply ~ .
vara.tt or polish The colors me-.
Toned can be purchased ground d.
wa-er in which state simply mixing
hem with beer or vinegar makes good
stains az small cost By this one can
ughtun tho sashnB
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
THE OLDEST MAN I'M AMERICA
Escaped the Terrors of
Many Winters BY
Using Pe-ru-na.

IN speaking OF his good health and
4 extreme old age, Mr.. Brock sayss
"Aftcr man has lived in the world
as long as l have, he ought TO have
found out great many things by ex-
pericnce. think have done so.
lone of the things I have found
our 10 my enSire satisfaction Is fhe
proper thing for ailments that
are due directly 10 fhe effects OF
the climate. For M years ! have
wifhsfOOd fhe changeabIe climate
of fhe United States.
al have always been a very healthy
man, but, of course, subject to the af-
fections which are due TO sudden
changes in the climate and tempera-
ture. During my long life have known
great many remedies for cough hs, colds
and diarrhoea.
Gas for Or. Harfman's remedy,
PeruHa, have found IL 10 be fhe
best, If NOT The only, reliable RENE
edy for these affections. IL has
been my standby for many years,
and I attribute my good health
and extreme old age 10 this remedy.
at exactly meets an my require
ments. II protects me from the evil ef-
fects OF sudden changes; 10 keeps me in
good appetite; It gives mo strength it
keeps my blood in good circulation. 1
have come to rely upon II almost en-
tiroly for the many little things for
/ which I mead fnpdfefna
"When epidemics Of Ia grippe first
began to make their appearance in this
country / was a sufferer from this
disease.
~ had several long sieges with
fhe grip. Al first I did nor know
that peruna WIS a remedy for
this disease. When heard that
Ia grippe was epidemic cafarrh, I
tried Peruna for Ia grippe and
found IL 10 be just fhe thing"
In later letter, Mr.. Brock writes;
"l am we'll and feeling rs we'll as
have for years. The only thing that
bothers me Is my sight. II l could see
better could walk all over the farm,
and It would do me good. would not
be without Peruna.n
Yours truly,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

that Guthrie had The best self ms.
tanning water systom of any city lu
the state he advocated that a stand
pipe be erected ON the west hin ana
that the city have more water Mains
He also stated that inc city council
was considering the adw bliy ~
putting IN a liberation plant 10 rl,e
the city at all times pero whole mr
water even In case of exeeaNo rains
and floods
DR. A. c. Hixon. who was present
at the meetiug WIS called pom 20
give hi sopinion upon the psopo od
liberation plant tie said that tha
plant was a much needles improve
ment and that he Thought that yitl-
in another year The cemcu world
have the plant Installed out Of mo
water revenue fand
Dr c. s. Pety ard M1yor Duke
wore unable - be pre- ent 10 The
meeting last night aud thcy win road
their payers at the meeting ncxt Frl
day night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

rte alaskan ludials hgat seals on
i4o samo principle that We hunt
darks. that Is % say by means OF q
1lmd' boa only instsad OF trying to
mako thcir b1at look nike a hummock
OF sait marsh grass they Disguise Il so
dat the sails ", mistake Il iar a
piece of n-rtirs zee. In addition GO
GIug tho canoe with the white car
yaa sCreen rivy covor The whole craft
glth $40 canvas aad clothe ihemslyea
90 0hite 08 wrl So cleyerly rs this
sli ync ,n1t % is difficult eyoI for
m4n to dsiirguish them frcn the
S,ia ica a, s,D considerable dislsaos
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

The best treatment for lndiges-ion and
troubles OF the stomach r. TO rest the
stomach. II can be rested by starvation
or by tine use OF a good jgestalt which
viii digest the food eatn thus taking
the wo50 OF the stomach. All the proper
temperature. single teaspoonful OF Ko-
dol viii wholly digest 5000 grains Of food,
II -elieyes the present anaouance, puts
the stomach In shape 70 satisfactorily
perform IT'S functions. G1of for indises-
tion. sour stomach. natulcnce. palpita-
tion OF the heart and dyspepsia. Kodol
Is made in strict conformity with tie
National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sod
by C. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

sele, mellow yeilow peaches. Pars
and store. Weigh. AID o. every pounG
allow three-quarters OF pound Of
sugar Put the peaches IN porco-
lainlned kettle heat slowly. Mash
aad stir the reaches until perfectly
smooth. then press through a hne
solve. add tho sugar and boil for IL
minutes. stirring constal w. Put into
mall lars ARD up.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Preventics as the NAM implies. pre-
vent all Cclds and Gripoe when taken
at the sneeze stage" Preventlcs are
toothsome candy tablets. P~eyentics dis
si9ate nh colds quickly. and taken early,
when you first feel that cold is coming
they checl. and prevent them. Freven-
tics are thoroughly safe loi children, and
as effeotual FOR adults. sold and recon-
mended in and 25 cent Doxes by f.
chile & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

ISAAC BROCK, a citizen OF McLen-
i nan county, Texas, has lived for ~
ears. For many years he resided at
Bosque Falls, eighteen miles west Of
Waco, but now lives with bis son-in.
law at Valley Mills, Texac.
Some time ago, by request, Uncle
Isaac came to Waco and sat for his
picture, holding in his hand a stick
cut from the grave of General Andrew
Jackson. Mr.. Brock Is a digmhed old
gentleman, showing few signs of de
crepitude. His family Bible is sull
preserved, and II shows that the date of
his birth was written III yrars age.
AGtx Nntlp
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Delegate II. L. Cloud of the 23rd
district, delivered the invocation this
morning. Mr. Cloud is a clergyman
by profession. He is a Cherokee In
d!ln by birth. He is well educated
and has free.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

General Jamison says he did not
request the dismissal OF the negro,
King hins, for tic reason that he
was a republican. for he naturally
belongs to that party and ought to
tay with it, but for the reason that
he is offensive 20 decent people and
rsed insulting language about the
candidates Of the democratic party,
himself among the number.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Colonel Charles Thacker Of Man
gum is here todlN looking after mat
ters Of Importance in the third house
II Is thought that he desires to be
made a county seat.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

James Abel entertained narty Of
his young friends AZ dinner last eve
ming. at the home of his parents. NJ
ana Mrs. J. Abel 7l5 E. Noble. AZ
ter dinner prog cssive games We're
played, Henry Wenner winning first
p.ize ana Halle Rambo the consolation.
The guests We're: Walter Beadlns.
Odith Spu rier IIeary Weuner. Noel
Walton, Writ Walton, Haliie Rambo.
Lee Coclrun Douglass Beatty. George
Guss. James Abel.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Frank Mathews, the democratic
nominee Tor congress two years ago,
is here logging pyst fhe poliheal
herizona Mr. Mathews is frequently
mchticned in connection with the
attorney generalship OF the new state.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Capt J. V. Admire. OF Kinghsher
Is here watching the convention from
the "mourners bench" Capt Ad-
miro states that this convention Is
not like any other one in Oklahoma
that Il have met"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Wunted-Applcation from proficient
experienced lady "steuographer" and
'bookkceper = Must furnish good ref
e-eaces ana state salary expected Ad-
dress &c" Leader office.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Billy Walker is here from Gus
ter county He wants some county
lines also, and is rather partial to
Clinton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Or. and Mrs T.. n KEYS OF ST. Louis.
are in the city visiting thei- son j. T..
Keys ana family, fOl East oklahoma
ave. They will spend the winter here
The ladies OF the christian church
will hold their annual calendar Carnival
ON Friday old saturday December lfth
and 18th There will be extensive dec
orat MS for each month. Ices, cherries.
oysters. Japanese tea. chocolate. cocoa,
pumpkin pie. doughnuts and coffee viii
be served fom the various booths.
There viii be handkerohiefs. aprons,
cut flowers, pot plaats, candy ami cooked
food for sale Best lf an will be the
chicken dinner served saturday f-om
Q to 1.30 p. M. The bin OF fare will be
announced later
The ladies OF the Christian church
are renowned To- their Calendar Carni-
val which they hold each ya1r and the
lover OF good things to ea' fragrant
flowers. handsome pot plants. pretty
things 60 wear ana give your friends
the picturesque. and last but not least
handsome mauons and pretty girls. can
find everything desired there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
PERSONAL POINTS.

J. A. Sanford is in Crescent.
f. S. Gnkerson Is ia the city.
J. R. Blile is in the city from Enid.
w B Blake is a visitor from AlIne.
n. e. Nou of shawnee, is in the city.
] $. Fielding, Of Chicago, is in the
}. s,Eisenners is in the city from
}. 2. Dyche postmaster of L.awton,
IS IN the city.
p. X Abbott and Harry Bones are n
Oklahoma City
II. I. Hurst from Hoidenville is at
teHding the convention.
ps. Roed retGr1od on The mon rain
from trip to cresoeat.
W r. Burnett from Admore. is
mixing with the delegates.
Chas. e. Huate, % Oklahoma city. is
in the city visiting friends.
s. C Boswell and o. a. Simmons and
wife and Chas s. Lynch a-c in the capitol
city from Boswell, I. r.
J. A. Wiley. w. IIea-n, F. a. Powers,
T.. II. I.ackett and A. T.. Savage arc IN
the city from HASTINGS. attWaing The
convention
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

- . - 49, . . - = -
Born before The United STATES
were formed.
Saw p Presidents elected.
pc-ru.nJ has protected him
from nj aHsuddeH changes.
Veteran Of four wars.
ShOd horse when 90 years
old.
Always conquer red the grip with
I'e-ru-Ha.
Witness IN a land suit at The
age OF no ycaSs.
Believes Pe-ru-na be greatest
remedy Of me age for Catarrhal
troubles
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

My use stale coffee when you can Get
II FRESH ROASTED at the New Tea &
Coffee House, ii6 East Oklahoma avenue.
Phone 33.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

wanted Application from proficient
experienced LADY "stenogupher' and
"bookkeeper Must Furnish good ref
e-eaces and state salary expected. Ad-
drcss "C" Leader office.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Our nav electric grinder orlnds coffee
any way you want it. 1t6 East Oklahoma
avenue. Phone 80.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
sA,rs, MseeN,

Whom old age comes, It hrlEgs with
~ catarrhal diseases. Systemic cataFrh
IS almost universal in old people. Tits
explains why Peruna has become 50
indispens2blc to many old people.
MANIAC FOR 1907.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Smoke the FLOR Dc vim cigar no better
than the best but better than tho rest.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

FOR RENT Nicely furnished rooms.
Can az N-rth Side Inn n
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

When your Watch or Clock needs Med
leine see FRED PELL, sr
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Our buyer, Mr.. ]. j. Abel, is now in
Eastern markets buying an entire new
stock of Clothing, Furnishing Goods
and Hats.
Years of experience and ready capital
places us in position to buy our New
Stock to much advantage. All the new
est novelties in domestic and imported
fabrics will be included in this Big Pur-
chase. The brightest things that can be
found in New York, Boston, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Chicago markets
will be brought here for you.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Miss Wlnifred West ent rtaincd with
a finch party Thursday evening at the
home OF Mr. and NJ g. W j. Lcathe-mau,
1922 W. Washington After spending
the evening very pleasantly with the
game. "a light luncheon was very much
enioyed The guests were. Misses Faye
Flohr Catheryn Daykcn, Wluif-ed West.
Mesars 6 w Rcyie. James George.
Leonard W1'st aud MI and Mrs W. D..
Ledthe-mau.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

The Christmas sale OF tho Trinity
Guild will be held at the home OF Mrs.
John Havlghorst "Wednesday afternoon.
at 3 O'Clock. An attractive collection OF
aprons. bags, and other articles will be
on sale. Refreshments will be served.
This sale was 30 have been held on
"Wednesday Of this week, but owing TO
the deaths oe ladies prominent IN the
Guild, wos postponed until next week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
Monday

The Camh idee club meets with Mrs
+. o. Lutz. Monday afternoon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08
=Societ4=
RosaIle Hambien FARRELL.
ROssIls Hsmblen FARRELL.

satW fay
The oklahoma ~ ,pon society meets
Lac council chamber 2. city han satur-
day afternoon at $50 O'Clock. A good
programme has been arranged Every
body invited.
Domestic Science club meets at IL
bray in afternoon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08


Mrs. Harry Gcay ANA Miss Edna Gray
entertained at cuch4e "wednesday after
nooa at the Elk club no ms in honor
Of Miss lone Cogla. who Ga 10 be mar
ried to Mr.. j. Lymon Gray. January 2,
IYV,, lne hall ana Nccpuel rooms
VIZ heautfuny decorated with pot
plants aau ferns.
MIS- spurloc.l won h-st Prize, Mrs.
Hlrt the lone hand Miss Jessie samp-
sell the young ladies' prize. aud Mrs.
c low tho Consolation prize. Miss Coyle
received the guest OF honor prize The
Misses Niback. Cursey Rhodes, Burke
and sehnen assisted duing the after
noon. o..
An elaborate luncheon was served a'
the close of the euch-e game.
The Invited guests We're;
Mesdames Adler, Abell. Asp, Ander-
son, Babfo-d Barde BARKER, Burford
Billiugsiey, Henry, Braun. Heinze, Braun,
T.. o.iaon Byers, Barnee, bdgKe, botu-
les Black, Blncoe Barwick, Brickner
Beatty cotteal, Cockrum. Carlin, Car-
ter, Ca-peutcr. Cottingham. CROW, CAR
yer. Dale, Day. Dodson. Duke. Douglas,
Dnling Frantz. Fur-ow. Fahcy, Glib
" nh~ eo- Fra7ie" Frran. Filson,
Hixon, Hellman, Hunter, Hildreth, Iiol-
ie, ,to,- ID. Iuust"d. iiu ton. iteg
Ter. Ben Hogler. Hunt, Hughes. Jenkins
l>imball. kutisiey. kessler Leach. i.yon,
j s. Lyon, Laux, Levy. Lutz, Long
aker Morris. Lucas. McMcrris. Miller,
McNoal. Mcconnell. Morrison, Niles,
Neat Peatecost Powers. Rayma6e
Rhodes, Rambo, Roxroad, strang. sohl-
berg Severens. Spencer. Speed. spur
lock saurrlc. r.. " Smith. Thompson.
Van Vornses. Walton Wuton, willis.
wilder west Zimmerman.
Nfl--os g. ylo. Adler Ru ke Bvrne
Cassidy Braun. Jessie Cassidy. Fazel
Green. Hunter, Cmsey. Kennedy, Lyon.
McNoal. Ruby McNcm Nlback, patter-
son. Pentecost. Rhodes. strang. schupp'
sampsel, schueu Tanman, Tibail,
Vaughan.
This Is the second OF a series Of lunch
eols to be given ia honor OF Miss coylo
this month.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Miss Zana Adams Is visiting friends
In Navma this wcex.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

s. C. Boswell and o. A. Simmons and
wife ana Chls. S. Lynch n the capitol
city from Boswell, l. r.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

The apron aad bag sale at a., resi-
dence Of Mrs. j. S. Shearer yesterday
afte noon was a decided success. finan-
cillly and socially. ana the ladies' Of tn,
NJ f. church felt well repaid for theh
labors
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

j. A. Wiley. w. Hea-n, F. a. Powers,
L. II Iackett and A. t. Savage are IN
the city from HASTINGS. attending the
convention
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Woman sReliaf Corps will held the an
aual election Of Officers next Friday
night at the J. O. O. +. hall. conner
Of Broad and Harrison. a good attend
ance Is desired. -
Mrs NJ f. Conforth OF Kmgman.
Kansas. Is visiting her sister. Mrs,
Frank Moses.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

Chas e. Hunter % Oklahoma City. IS
in the city visiting friends.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

w r. Burnett from Admore. IL
mixing with the delegates
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

J. z. Dycbe. postmaster of Lawton.
is- m tho city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

d. Reed roter1od on the nool t.an
from a trip to Crescent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

p k Abbott and Harry Bones are IN
Oklahoma City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

J. A. Sanford is in Crescent.
T.. S. Gilkerson IS In the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-12-08

III, J. s,nisennars is in the city from
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-09-08
CHAPTER VI.

Ihc rRurnur Of a restless crowd, the
huiiiiug OF feet, the noise OF iuymen
ling their places, the whispering OF
uen paper reporters. the quick tread Of
g.' -enen pa ing to and fro, the rustic
I lawyers papers, and the banging OF
.r- ceased an absolute silence iel
all as Olive Dumbart1n took the
assigned TO her IN the C0roner's
n=. In front If the unhappy woman,
HI. was dressed in BLACK and heavily
-l. at her solicitor. George COris,
ie iIt her George Bostock, with Dr.
QaF. and his SON Her daughter and
H.. sgy-ut, were in an adjoining room,
II beng considered desirable th-t each
uHa,s- should be examined out Oi the
teariug Of the Others.
After the prehu,uarlcs, inc,ai,ng the
ra.I oi the roll Of jurors. Tho identlaea-
tgn 5i the deceased, and the statement
~ ding the cause Il his death given
D, Or Quave. the coroner address sed the
Jun, These proceedings, ne sald, were
hed to inquire truly not only how the
man David Dambarton came TO his
i,ath, but likewise 10 enable the jury TO
decide. # possible. by whom that death
had been caused.
He would lay before them as briefly
and rs plainly as possible the statements
q this ease.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-09-08
WHERE MAN BEATS ANIMAL.

Tb All ia s Is Is ssppGssu sp desres
long way short of that. A strong man,
if sufficiently clothed, may just exist at
such a temperature, but only just. How
the few Ne espermens Of la hs kind M ohi tred d.
;sts astsay dsee, an h lrsa Sc p;5n1s
laboratories, after several Arctic species
to stand it. In the Arctic regions the
lowest natural degree of cold ever regis
tered is "a degrees below zero. In such
cold as this a piece of iron will burn the
flesh as if the metal were white-hot.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-09-08
UNCLE SANS LAND

United S,a.zs IS ihe ,--.e,. rvn-- O:
real estate in She v8T !. WIKI .-- ~.-sIe
exception Of Russia.
IT, ,7tl area ot the eaag- Ind
sts.-= and territories. y--'- tie #
Al-=,.a-sor,a'n,rs Eoso,ozg5 a.--s-;s
t,AsL,so5. .Sa5 acre. OF thi~ area sesza5.-
as acres have been disposed Ut, ',7vtag
t7s-rS5o2 acres the tis'e II which Is
ssuI IL the government. 7r its wards. the
Indians. OF this great z-as, however.
1891 l-.2oS acres are included I'm Indian.
fos =, military. and other reservations
and thdrAwals, leaving 4lg+9I.IS2
aSreS OF unsppropFiated, ur-o't lai M
reserved public lands, exclusive u;
AlaSl-l.
III government, therefore. hzs finally
disposed Of 50 per cent, and retains L,
Per cent of the original public domain.
If there be subtractei from the grand
total sri.l in government ownership all
reserved lands, and taken into account
only lands open to general entry and
disposition. there is still remaining. as
stated, 44Ql9IIS2 acres. or a little less
man third of the original public do
main. As considerable areas, however,
of the so-cailed reserved or with
drawn lands are subject to entry under
one or more of the land laws, it is
fair statement to say that a trie more
than one third Of the original area of
the public domain is still on the market
and to be disposed Of
That part remaining does not compare
in quality with the lands disposed OF.
Most OF the remaining timber lands OF
any considerable value are now reserved
from sale by being included IN forest
reserves, permanent and temporary. conf
prising 100000 acres. The remain
ing portion OF the public domain is
largely arid CT semi-arid, and the major
part Of this is non-irrigabie While un-
der improved methods considerable
areas Of seni-arid lands will be success
fully farned without irrigation, there
are millions OF acres which can be uti-
lied only for grazing purposes.
While it is true that practically III OF
the tirSt-class agricultural lands have
been disposed Of, it will be seen that the
United States still owns and oGeT5 III
der the land laws enough land 10 make
thirteen states the size Of Iowa, and in
addition Aids for forest reserve pur-
poses acres enough to make nearly four
states the size Of Illinois, OF which an
AREA almost three times the size OF that
great state is in permanent reserves.