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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
AIexanbria Gazettf.
TUESDAY EVENING. MAY 10. 1909.


Sharpshocters OF tne iasNoiutiO"'
AS soon as a pioneer 10y was big
enough to level a rifle he was given
powder and bail to shoot squirrels.
After a little practice he was required
to bring in as many squirrels as be
had received charges under penalty OF
n severe lecture or even Of having his
Jacket tanned" At the age of twelve
the boy became a fort soldier, with
loophOle assigned him from which to
fight when the settlers rallied against
nm Indian foray. Growing older. he
became a hunter Of deer, elk, buffalo
and bear. skilled In trailing and In
utilizing cover, capable Of enduring
long marches through trackless noun
tain forests At night he was content
TO curl up in single blanket beside
small fire and sleep under the roof of
heaven. If it rained, In few minutes
he built him a lodge Of bark or boughs
with no implement but his one pound
tomahawk. Incessant war with the
Indians taught him to be his own gen
eral. to be ever on the alert, to keep
his head and shoot straight under fire.
Pitted against an enemy who gave no
quarter, but tortured the living and
scalped the dead, he became himself a
stanch fighter who never surrendered.
The wilderness bred men of iron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAIL


Northern mails, week days, close at 10
ID. and 45, IL 30 q. M. and 200. 80,
8 rs and 10 30 d. VI. Open at 800 a. M,
IL 90 m, and 90 p. M. On SundaysNorthern
mails close at & 40 a. M, 230, aud z 20
p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close al
7.10 and 10 80 a. M, and 3 20 and l03
.. m. Open at 800 q. IN. and 6 90 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close al
40 and 10 80 q. M, and 3 rs, 6 90 and 10 30
o. m Open at s a. M, IL ~ and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 a. m
and 8 20 D. m. Open at ~ 80 and 30 p, m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close o.
7 45 a. m, and 90 D. m. Open at 90a. m
and 2 30 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close al 8 20 p.
N. cad 030 p. m. Open at 500 q. m. and
600p. m.
Washington mails close at 10. a. IN. 8 IS
and IL 80 r. NJ, and co, 2 80,
5 Is and 10 80 p. m. Open at 800 g. M,
II 10 m. and 90 p. m. and 4 30 p. m.
Office Hours-Open at 800 q. m. Close at
600p m.
Sunday Hours-Open at 9O0a. m. Gloss
at 10 90 q. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on In.
side routes-6 80 and 1000 a. Ia. and 90 and
: 80 p. m. Frll routes 30 a. m. and 30 p.
~. Sunday Collection 500 p. m. Carriers'
window open Sunday 900 q. m. aud close
1000 a. m.
Deliveries made 500 8. m. l 20 p. m. and
us o.m
All mail should be In the Office Ten minutes
na ;oie mr. indicaIai hrne Nor clnsino
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
The churehxard Yew,s Secret.

"Why are yew trees found In ceme'
terIes only?" said a forester. why,
all over the world-saving here, where
they don't exlst-do you find In Gene
terles great yews Of immemOrlal agef
Antiduaries have tried to attach some
druidic significance to the matter. Yews
grow In churchyards and nowhere else;
hence they were sacred to the dead In
the time of the Druids, and It was as
erroneous to plant them In your gar
den as to plant tombstones there. |
have exploded that superstition. On a
walking tour Of England one summer |
asked every farmer | met why he had
no yews on his place. The answer
was always the same: DO you think |
want to lose my cattleT or Had one,
but cut il down. The beastles got at 1t,
and yew leaves Is poison to the beast
les. Yes, that is the secret Of the
churchyard yew. 1t grows only In
cemeteries because the farmers have
destroyed 1t everywhere else, Its leaves
being injurious to live stock. New
Orleans Tlmes-DemOcrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
Washinnton and a Dog.

While the British occupied Phlladel-
phla and the American force lay In
winter quarters at Valley Forge, one
day as Washington and his STAFF were
dining a fine hunting dog which was
evidently lost came to seek something
to eat On its collar was the name,
General Howe" Washington ordered
that the dog should be fed, and then he
sent It to Philadelphia under flag Of
truce, with a letter reading: General
Washington's compliments to General
Howe. He does himself the pleasure
to return to him a dog which acci-
dentally fell into his hands and by the
inscription on the collar appears to be-
long to General Howe" The British
commander in reply sent cordial let
ter conveying his warm thanks for this
act of courtesy Of his enemy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
A Judoe's Poetical Request.

In memoirs Of Famous Trials" by
Rev. Il. V. Burnaby, is an amusing
story about the late Lord Bowen, "a
brilliant. intellectual and clever Judge"
His lordship wanted lift to the lord
chancellors breakfast in 1888 and ad-
dressed the following request to his
old friend, Mr.. Justice Mathew:
My Dear J. C.-Will you be free to car
~ me. beside Of thee. in your buggee to
Selborne's tea. II breakfast ne intends for
we. on November next D ". eighteen
hundred and eIghty-three A. D.. for Lady
B.. from Cornwall c.. will absent be and
says that che would rather see her hus-
band be D dash u than send to London
her Duggee for such melancholy spree
as Selbornes toast and Selbornes tear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
MEETINGS.

4 NNUA SEETiNG N0fICENNoiice
- is he'ebv given that the annual meeting
Of the stockholders Of the WASHINGTON
REAL ESTATE COMPANY will be bel in
the principal offire Of he company, No. III
south Fairfax street Alexandra. Virginia.
on MONDAY, TIE first day Of June. 1908. at
l o'cork p. IN. for the election Of officers for
the ensuing year and the transaction # such
other business as may constitationally come
before said meeting. ts%-sss a--Sr'
Books for the transfer Of stock will be closed
on Saturday, May l6. to Tuesday, June %,
1903, both dates inclusive
By order Of the Board Of Directors,
WILLIAM II. BADEN,
mav16 % IN SpefataYx
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
RAlLROADsi
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

1Iains leave Union SAtlOu AlcxknufA
In Eject April 10Th. 1908.
N. B-Following.schedule igures published
only as information, and are not guaranteed,
500 A. M.-Daily-Locai for Harrison
burg, Wsrrsutoa Danville and way stations.
S.32 A. M.-Daily-U. 8. Fast Mail. Stops
only for passengers for Charlottesville and
points south at which scheduled to stop. Firh
class coaches end drawins-room sleepe's for
New Orleans. Dininp car service.
4:27 P. NJ. Daily-Washingto and FloridS
limited. Sleeping cars between New York, Au-
gusta AM Jacksonville. Through 1rst-class
coache between Washington and Jackson
VILE. Dining car service between Washing
ton end Jacksonville. Tourist TO California
tri-weekly.
4:S2 P. M.-Week Days--Local for Har.
risonburg and way stations on Manassas
branch.
5:l2 P; M.-Dsily-LOcal for Warrenton
and Charlottesville.
11;O2 p. Washington aud Chat.
tanOoga Limited (via Lynchburg). Frat
class coach and sleeping cars TO Roanoke
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
er TO Birmingham and New Orleans, Wash
ington to Roanoke. Dining car service.
11:17 p. h.--Daily-New York and New
Or leans Limited. All Pullman train, club
and observation cars TO New Orleans. Sleep
ers to Asheville, Atlanta. Birmingham and
New Orleans. Sleeper TO Charlotte. Dining
car service.
Through trains from the South arrive a. Al
exandria S:2S and S:4S A. NJ. and 1913,
S'43. and 1l:13 P. n. daily. Harrisonburg
1908 p. N. week days and e:ls P N. daily.
From Charlottesville 1853 A. "
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria wv. 4 0. Station) 1922 4
NJ, and 635 p. NJ. week days for
Bluemont; 5.16 P. NJ. week days for Lees
burg S:2i 2. N. on Sundays only for Blue.
mont; 4.4S p. NJ. daily for Bluemont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull.
man reservation, etc., apply 10
WILLIAM g. LEHEW, Union Tickle
Agent Alexandria, Va.
G. H. ACKERT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr
3. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
w. III. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agent
L. s. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, ID. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
The sneezina PRAYER.

The custom Of following a sneeze with
a prayer goes so far back into the past
1t is next to impossible to say when
it actually began. According to Strada,
the custom originated among the AS
syrians, who, through an opinion Of
the danger that attended It, after the
act of sneezlng made a short prayer
to the gods. The Romans after sneez-
ing cried out, Jupiter, help me~ The
custom is mentioned by Homer, the
early Jewish writers and others and is
found among many savage tribes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
The oriainsI New z.aIanders.

The original New Zealanders were
known as the most ferocious cannibals
and the most warlike savages. They
were big, gaunt fellows, of immense
muscular force and great sagaclty.
These savage New Zealanders. though
they ate their enemies, inferred their
own dead, and they believed that the
third day after burial the heart sepa-
rated itself from the corpse and was
carried to the clouds by an attendant
Snirit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Gfice Of Constructing Quartz master. n. S.
Armv, Fort Washington. Nd, May II, 100 -
Scale 4 proposals in triplieate will be received
at This Office until p m. Jure Is. 1893, for
construction of building for bow.irg alley,
bi lizard and reading room 81 Fort Hunt, IVA.
Plans and specifications furnished upon dc
pcsit of $40, which amount will be refunded
upon return Of plans. etc. Proposals must be
endorsed Proposals for Construction Of
Building for Bowling Alley. etc. at Fort
Hunt. Va. end addressed to the Constructing
Qu'TtermaSter, U. S. Army. Fort Washing
tOMd. msyl6, IS, 10, C-juni2.IS
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Tsctfui.

Charming Hostess TO dyspeptic guest
who has been refusing dish after dish
I am so distressed. You've had no
dinner at all. Guest-Thank you, but
l have to be very particular about my
fOod.-Puncb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
\ Jse.A.sf tctf

Guest DO yon know .lc. fellow CT
Sayama IS ielliag all kinds OF lies TO
defame your character: Host-If he
is telling les don't care. but II he'd
begin to tell the truth I'll throttle him.
QUESTION. you VIII. eh?-JapaE Cur
rent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
PROPOSALS.

Fort Myer, Va, May Il, 19Os-Sealel pro-
office of the Qaartermaster until II o'clock
A. NJ. Nay Is 1903, and then opened, for
construction Of Stable Guard and Shop and
Extension II Wagon Shed. Certified check
or surety oompany's guarantee for ten per
cent. Of the amount must accompany eich
bid Plans and Specifications will he fur
niShed on application and deposit Of $ fn
plans must ace Company reque't to insure s,fe
return. The Government reserves the iigh
{, aceept or reject any or all bids Proposals
should he Endorsed Poop sails for Buildings"
and sddfe std Capt b. b. HYER. Construct
ing Quar- termsster. may15. 10. lS,l9,26 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
No Gift.

would you call that orators elo-
luence gifiT'
Not at all He always charges at
least 30 cents admission. Washing
ton Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Mr.. John Riharf vining, Ia, says, 81 have
been selling DeWiit's Kidney and Bladder
Pills for about year sud tFey give better
sstisfiction thsn any pill eser sOld." Sid
bv W. F. Creighton < Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Captaln-If | see your face In my
house again | shall slap it. Noble For
eigner-Ah. but It ees punishable Of
tense! Captain-Of course 1t is. That
Is why | want TO slap it.-Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
The Ills We Are Heir To.

There are three modes OF bearing the
Ills Of life-namely. by Indifference,
which is the most common; by philos-
ophy. which is the most ostentatious
md by religion, which is the most eff
fectual-New York Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

"Soms L5selists don't know what
they're talking about Here's one who
speaks Of girls raven hair"
whats wrong with itY'
"All wrong Ravens don't wear hair.
They wear feathegsr Liverpool Mer-
curV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Male firmness is very often obstl-
macy. Women have always something
better worth all qualities. They have
tact.-Lord Beaconsfield.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
Washington, Alexandria Il
Mt. Vernon Railway.
LKAVE ALEXANDRIA,

For Washington, from corner Prince and
Royal streets. week days, at 545, 10. $40
635, 645, 700, 710. 100, 7s5. so. 90.
S15, $50, $50, $50, 9l0, 80, 80.
M NJ ~ p II TO- ~ IL S5 II b 90 p So 10 o. T.
so, 2 10, Q 25, 80, 2 so, 10, 8 rs, 3 40. 90,
4 20, 4 80, 35, A 80, 10, 20, 6S5, s As,
800, Is, 80, 80, 40, 80, s 90, s 80.
800, $50, 10 90, TO- 80, II 10 and II sop. m.
Sundays 90, Z 35, 8 10. 8 20, s 40, 900, 9 20,
8 40, 100 10 20. 1910 11C0. II 20 and IL 40
a. m, - 90, u 40, IL 40, leo | 20, 40, 2 90.
220. 40, 8 90, 3 20, 40, 400, 4 20, 4 40, 8 90,
5 20, 40, 90, s 20, s 40, 70O 72O, z 40, s 90.
$780, 900, $50, 1000. 10 81 and IL 10 p. m.
FOB MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandra for Mount Vernon, wee's
days, 40, 652, 832, 1925, II % a. M, IL %,
i25, 226. SS2, 4S6, 5 80, 705 and s46
.. m.
Sundays 90, 9S2, 10 Al, IL 40 a. M. IL 40
| 40, 2 40. 3 40, Az, z %. s 46 and 10 Is u. IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

Fancy EvAPORATED PEACHES, APRI.
COTS and PRUNES for sale by
J,C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

25 sacks choice COFFEES receieed. to be
freshly roasted aud sold 81 zoe and 25c by
j G. Mi RTfRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

The greatest quarrels In the worlds
history have been between people who
were once friends Atchlson Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

VIRGINIA. In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan.
dria, on the Both day Of April, 1908,
Samuel A. Brown
vs.. In chancery,
Eva II. Brown
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bonds Of matri-
mony for the complainant from the defend
ant, and to obtain such further general re-
lief as to equity may seem right.
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendant. Eva II. Brown. is a
nonresident Of this State 1t is Ordered,
That said defendant appear here within Of
teen days after due publication Of this order,
and do what is necessary to prosect her in
terestg in this suit and that a copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published ip the city of
Alexandria, once week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door Of the
Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTR
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Robinson Moncure, D. q.
apr30 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
FINANCIAL.

An investment you wish to make. rest assur.
ed the safest investment you can possibly
make is TO deposit your money in the Savings
Department Of this corporation where it will
earn per cent. interest compounded twice a
year. Your principal will then he always at
youl command and cannot depFeciate in
value. You can start an account with this
corporation for 51O0 or upwards. If you
have other investments in view isn't il ad.
visabe to have your MONEY MAKING
MONEY while you are deciding this matter.
There's many 81 or S. bill spent unneces.
ssrily because it is carried in the pocket,
when a savings account would have discour.
aged or prevented the expenditure. A bank
account is not only convenience, but great
eneourager Of economy, so why not commence
right and open an account with us today.
We invite you to do 30 and promise courteous
and liberal treatment consistent with sound
banking methods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
LEGAL NOTICES.


NIRGINIA.-IR the Clerks Office of the
Corporation Court Of the City of Alexan-
,lria, on the LIST day of April, 1908.
Waiter 7. Holt
VS.. In chancery.
Anna c. Holt,
The object Of this suit is to obtain a decree
for divorce from bed and hoard.
IL appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Anna G.. Holt, is a
non resident Of this State Ii is Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this order. and do
what is necessary to protect her interests in
this suit, and that copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper published in the city of AleTan-
dria, once a week for four successive weeks
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House OF this city.
A cOpy-TEsTE.
NEWELL 3. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Clayton +. Emig and Samuel g. Brent. p. q
aprl6 W4w-thu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19
Washington Southern nv

Schedule in effect April 10th 1908.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at OF and 80 q. M, II OF
z 80, 0O7, 9 Is, and IL 80 p. M, week days.
Sundays-9 SO g. m, 1901, IL 10, S52,
9 % and 4 33 .. IN.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 422, 4 81, aud g % q. m, 400,
5 OF local, and 81 p. M, week days.
undays-4S7, As, and 8 % a. m. 4 O2.
5t7 (local), and 6 81 p. m.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg at 4s
q. m. week days.
NoTE:-Time Of arrivals aid departures
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, w. p. TAYLOR.
Gent Supt. Traf. Mgr.
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GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON 4 CO.,
JOHN AHERN L. CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER
And Dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stocl
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing TO be had in this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse sId carry in stock various brandt
OF the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Hsye also in store superior grades Of
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, 30.
@af- Satisfaction Guaranteed as 70 Price aur
Quality. ~
Corner Prince and Commerce Strsetv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-19

VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court ofthe city of Ale1an-
dris, on the 30th day Of April, 1908.
| George He'll
VS.. In chancerY.
| Bell Ann esey) He'll
The object of this suit is TO obtain an abso-
lutte divorce from the bonds of matrimony for
the complainant from the defendant, and to
Obtiin and retain the custody Of the infant
children Of the parties to this snit, 10 wit:
George Raymond He'll. John August He'll
and Joseph Burton He'll; and to obtain such
further general relief as TO equity may seem
right
happening by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendant, Bell (Annesley) He'll is
non sident Of this State: Ii is Ordered, 7 hat
said defendant appear here within fifteen days
after due publication Of this order, and do
what is necessary to protect her interests in
this suit and that copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House Of this city.
A copy -TESFE
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Robinson Moncure, Pa.
aprS0 w4w
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-10-01

am now for tire second time a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Auditor. al d again come
to ask the voters of M arshall County
for their support. and their vote on
Nov. 3rd. 5sfs
n The demand upon my time at the
office is so much that can not get
time to 90 out and solicit votes
personally. or call uDoll my manv
friends which j would like to do.
and am thankful to all nv friends
for the support you have given me
In. the past. and ] can promise YOU
all that II reelected. j shall give
you better service than ever before.
I stand firmly upon my past re-
cord as q public official. and ask for
the SUPPORT and vote Of eyery voter
who believes ia honest. reliable. and
faithful service to the taxpayers Of
Marshall County.
Sincerely Your Servant:
81 Z. 3. Malberg 81
~ County Auditor
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-10-01
JACOBSON THE FARMERS
FRIEND.

A man who for six legislative
sessions was leader Of the house
naturally has a record which It
would take volume to tell about
in detail. This is true Of Jacob
son, the Republican nominee for
governor. OF his many accom-
plishments, however, one which
has which has been great and a
continual benefit to farmers
throughout the state is worthy OF
particular mention. During his
second legislative term he intro
duced, and succeeded in getting
passed, in spite Of bitter and de-
termined opposition, what is gen
orally known as the "Open Mar
ket Law"
Prior to the passage Of this law
the railroad companies leased the
elevator privileges along their
right of way to one or more Of the
large elevator companies, and it
was impossible for other parties
to obtain permits to erect ele-
vators or warehouses thereon
Consequently the grain buying
business passed almost entirely
into the hands of monopoly, and
stupendous fortunes were accu-
mulated at the expense Of the
grain producers. This bill per-
nits any one to go in upon the
right of way and erect an elevator
or warehouse, and if the railroad
company refuses to grant a site
for such structure the same can
be secured by process of condem-
nation. 1t also makes all insti-
tutions buying grain 'public
warehouses" and subjects to state
inspection. Prior to the passage
Of this law the margin upon
which grain was bought averaged
from 3 to 8 cents upon oats and
barley, 7 to 10 cents upon wheat
and corn, and from II to 20 cents
upon flax, but as result of the
independent competition brought
about by its passage this margin
dropped to an average of cents
per bushel and an annual saving
OF from $3,5oo,ooo to $4,000, 900 !
was secured to rhe farmers and
consumers of this state. Other
states following the lead Of this
state adopted similar legislation,
and the benefits resulting to the
small grain producers of the en-
tire country fro-l such action is
beyond compute ton.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-10-01
THURSDAY, OCT. l, 1908.

State Land Commissioned Iverson
has issued report regarding the loss
from the terrible forest fires on the
Iron Range, which is to the effect
that the flames did no damage what
ever to the timber lands belonging
to the State of Minnesota.
AS soon as the fires would permit.
the Land Commissioner sent deputies
to Investigate the damage. Thew
found that the fires had only travel
ed over the same paths that previous
fires had done, and the immense
trees for which Minnesota is so
noted, were uninjured. The State
owns millions of acres of timber
lands. worth hundreds of millions of
dollars. Anv loss to them would
mean serious loss to the state.
Private lumbermen in Saint Paul
have also sent out men to estimate
the fire damage. These men all re-
port that all of the good timber has
escaped with but little damage. The
Weyerhauesers of Saint Paul. the
largest lumber owners in the world.
were unframed bv the fires.