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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
FORESTRY IN wAsHINaToN's DAY
Oak Lands in Georgia and Florida First
Acquired by Government.

When did the United States begin the
practice OF forestry? Few persons can
answer this question correctly. Most
people are of the opinion that the begin
ming of forestry in this country was of
very recent origin, and that the first step
in that direction was taken among the
mountains of the far west Neither fact
is correct.
While Washington was serving his first
term as president of the United States, a
recommendation came to him that the
government ought to buy live oak islands
on the coast of Georgia to make sure of
supply of ship timber for war vessels
Joshua Humphreys, whose official title
was Constructor of the United States
Navy" although about the only navy
then existing was made up of six ships
on paper, and not one stick of timber to
build them had yet been cut. The vessels
were designed to fight the north African
pirates
Five years after the recommendation
was made congress appropriated money to
buy live oak land. Grover and Black
beard islands on the coast of Georgia were
bought for 800, 800. They contained 1850
acres.
Louisiana was bought soon after and in
1877 the Six Islands, of 10000 acres, and
containing $1,000 live oak trees, were with
drawn from sale, and set apart as re
serve. In 1925. congress appropriated
$4,000 to buy additional live oak land on
Santa Rosa sound, western Florida, and
subsequently other Florida timberands,
aggregating 208,224 acres. were reserved.
Up to that time nothing more had been
done than to buy or reserve land for the
timber growing naturally upon it; but the
work was to be carried further upon the
Santa Rosa purchase The plan included
ting live oak for the navy. That timber
was then considered indispensable in
building war vessels. Much had been said
and written of the danger of exhaustion
of supply. Settlers destroyed the timber
to clear land, and European nations were
buying large quantities for their navies
In response to repeated warnings the
government finally took steps to grow
timber for its own use.
Young oaks were planted on the Santa
Rosa lands. Difficulty was experienced in
inducing young trees to grow. The sue
cessful transplanting of the oak is not
easy, unless done at the proper time and
in the right way The plantations at
Santa Rosa were generally unsuccessful;
but large quantities of acorns were plant
ed. and a fair proportion of them grew.
pruning, training and caring for the
wild trees. Thickets about them were cut
away to let in air and light.
What the ultimate success of the for
estry work would have been can not be
told The civil war brought a complete
change in war vessels by substituting iron
for wood. Forestry work stopped. The
timber reserves were neglected. Squat
ters occupied the land. After number
of years all the reserves, except some of
the Florida land, were opened to settle
ment.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

Herbert Latham, the French aviator,
made daring but unsuccessful attempt
to cross the English channel in his mono
plane Monday. He got away splendidly
under perfect conditions, from the top of
the chalk cliff at Sangatte and had COW
cred over half the distance at an average
height of five hundred feet when the
motor slowed down and he was obliged to
descend. The wings of the airship, how
ever, kept the machine afoat and the
monoplane, like a wounded bird, was
stretched out on the water when the
French torpedo-boat destroyer Harpon,
which had kept abreast throughout, the
Journey. came alongside and picked up
the aviator. Latham was not wet and
still sat on the saddle, which is located
above the wings and behind the motor,
calmly smoking cigarette. He immedi-
ately announced that he was not discour-
aged by the failure and would try again
as soon as the machine was repaired. The
damage to the monoplane was slight, the
principal injury being caused when it was
being hauled aboard the torpedo boat de-
stroyer. The motor is intact. The
watchers on both shores had an anxious
hour after the machine was lost to view
behind thick veil of fog on the French
side The authorities at Dover reported
that the machine had not been sighted
and the apprehension was not allayed until
the semiphore at Calais reported that the
Harpon was returning with Mr.. Latham,
uninjured, aboard. On landing the aero
naut was given a frantic reception.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Spanish Pretender Dead.

Don Carlos of Bourbon, the pretender to
the Spanish throne, died Sunday at Va
rese in Lombardy. Don Carlos con-
Quoted three years war from 1873 to
1876 to gain the throne, but was unsuc-
cessful, after which he. travelled in the
United States and elsewhere. Don Jamie,
son of Don Carlos, has been banished
from France under law Of that country
and gas gone to Varese. He will become
the head of the Spanish Carlists and his
accession is expected to give impetus to
the party. Jamie has visited Spain, sever
Al times in disguise and consulted with
the leaders of his faction.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

A new church which Is being built in
Washington has a swimming pool and
shower baths.
A German professor says that helium il
the ideal gas for balloons. IL Il far too
expensive for common use, however.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Annual Baptist Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Baptist Sun
day school was held on the Valley fair
grounds Saturday afternoon and despite
the showers which occurred over 100 peo-
pie were present A basket picnic dinner
took place at 2 o'clock after which there
was an athletic program which resulted
as follows: .lO0yard dash for boys under
Reuben Brown Sd; time, l3 Is sec. One
hundred-yard dash for boys over Is, won
by R. Bancrift; Robert Knowlton, I'd;
A. L. Maynard, Sd; time, II 3-5 sec. FIT
ty-yard dash for small boys, won by
George Walker; Robert Noyes, ID; Perry
Maynard, Sd; time. 2-5 sec. Peanut
race, won by B. Hill; R. Brown, ID; 0.
Wilder, Sd; time | MN. Is sec. One
dred-yard dash for small boys, won o.
Downer, Sd; time, Is l-5 sec. Fifty-yard
potato race, won by E. Gray; r. Brown,
I'd; R. Adams, 3D.; time, min. 8 sec.
Potato race for girls, won by Miss Wy
man; Miss Knowlton, I'd; Miss Robinson,
Sd. Sack race, won by Reuben Brown;
Ray Adams, I'd; Baker, Sd; time, 10 IS
sec. Mems 1O0-yard dash, won by M.
Bowers; E. Chandler, I'd; Charles Down
sT, 3D. Potato race o1 for small pa boys, won so
medium boys, won by c. Kirkwood; E.
Downer, 3D. G. Barnard, Sd. Two hun
dred and twenty-yard dash, won by Ban
croft; Knowlton, I'd; R. Adams, 3D. Run
ming broad jump, won by R. Bancroft
fl6 #. 9k inches): R. Knowlton, ID; P.
Rice, Sd. Discus throw, won by Clarence
GA #. 2 in.); R. Knowlton, ID;
R. Bancroft, 3d. Youngsters sack race,
won by Walker; Baker, I'd; -Noyes,. Sd
Girls 75-yard dash, won by Miss Thur
Der, Miss Barrett. I'd; Miss Wyman, Sd;
time II Is sec Relay rare between bows
and old men, won by boys. Boys team,
R. Adams, E. Gray, Fl. Newell and r.
Bancroft. Mems team, E. J. Eddy, A. L.
r. X. Knowlton, E. V. Morse.
The ball game of FIVE innings was won by
class No. T.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Flying Ellet Family.

Other aerialists may have been seen and
admired, but it is a freely acknowledged
fact that these shows have a veritable
monopoly of the real artist gymnast of
the entire American show world. First
in any list would have to be mentioned
the Ellets, the incarnation of grace and
daring, whose flights through the lofty
dome Of the canvas pavilion covering the
arena are done with the ease and abandon
of birds. Rosters are known as the "Hu-
man Swallows" and are close seconds TO
the Potters, even surprising them in
strength and daring, not so graceful, but
then it must be remembered that two
Ellets are the gentler sex. The Lukens
do most dangerous act on areial hori-
zontal bars, fixed in the dome of the can
vas, feats that but few men can do upon
bars that they may be reached from the
ground.
Only the features Of this division Of
daring diversions are mentioned-and the
cause Is apparent to all who continue to
read this an too brief tale Of this tower
ing giant Of circuses. The Frank A. Roo
bins Shows viii exhibit here Friday. Aug
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Hot Onions and Pneumonia.

Hot onions, according to French ply
sician. are said to be a sure cure for pneu-
monia. The remedy is as follows: Take
SIX or ten onions, according to size, and
chop fine; put in large pan over fire:
then add the same quantity Of rye meal
and vinegar enough TO make a thick paste.
In the meantime stir it thoroughly, let
ting It simmer for FIVE OF ten minutes.
Then put in a cotton bag large enough to
cover the lungs and apply to chest as hot
as patient can bear. In about ten min
utes apply another, and thus continue BY
reheating the poultices, and in a few
minutes the patient viii be out Of danger.
This simple remedy has never failed to
cure this too often fatal malsdy. Usually
three or four applications win be suff-
cient.-London Tit-Bits-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Record TIA l.2
Hard and Soft Wood

Stove lengths and Q lot Of soft slab
one foot lengths. Also some heavy. ser
viceable work horses
r. O. CLARK Brsttlsbrs.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

There will be a celebration in 0cto-
ber of the completion of the great Gun
nison tunnel which the government is
building in western Colorado. The
headings of the tunnel. built to carry
the waters of the Gunnison river
through mountain into the Yucompah-
gre valley, met last week. The reclaim
alton service men saw that the lands IN
the valley which will now be watered
are among the richest orrhard lands in
the west. Hhey expect that thousands
of families win establish homes there
and that the cost of the irrigation
system viii be easily repaid. The tun-
mel. six miles long. is the largest IN
derground water way in the world. il
second. It will cost more than s2.5O0,-
600.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Evelyn Thaw Turns Against Harry.

Compelled by the courts order to re-
her by her husband since he has been
held as lunatic in Matteawan asylum,
Evelyn Thaw testified last week that
Harry Thaw had said to her, II suppose
| will have to kill you when I get out of
here" This was in proceedings now un-
der way looking toward Thaw's release;
Mrs Thaw said she testified as she did
because of the treatment she has received
at the hands of the Thaw family. She
declined to express an opinion as to
Thaw's sanity.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
wrights Making Record Flights.

Under favorable weather conditions,
Orville Wright has been making some
record flights in his aeroplane at. Fort
Myer this week Monday he was in. the
air half an hour twice and covered about
81 miles, attaining speed of Al miles
and a height of $50 feet. Tuesday, ne
far. hr., 20 min, As sec. He rose 270
feet and covered 70 miles. The govern
ment test, which the Wrights are scoring
up for, requires that the ship carry one
passenger besides the operator and cover
fve-mile straightaway course; The
Wright flights are in circles and loops.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Well HeeIed People

sometimes slip up. The moral OF this Is that
there are many in the shoe trade, well as 9th.
ers, who would be strengthened by some Of our
insurance. 60th year National Life Insurance
Company Montpelier, VT (Mutual.)
H.. H.E.rAYLoR 4 SON. General Agts.
Crosby Block. Brattleboro. Vt
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
MUST Be SOLD TO CLOSE ESTATE

Farm of 70 acres with sugar orchard,
good Groom house and barn, also carriage
house; the best of water, large maple
shade trees; a growing timber lot that
will soon pay for the place. Near church
and school, two hours drive from Brat
tleboro; rural delivery. Would make nice
summer home. $500. Box 6, West Ches-
terfeld. N. III.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Wanted

27-3O.
WANTED-Job work with teams. W. H. Alex
W ander, West Brattleboro. Tel. 14-22 30-35
WANTED AT ONCE-Two women to do hand
W ironing. Brattleboro Steam Laundry. N'u
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Wilfred F. Root
ESTATE OF EDWIN l. PUTNAM
Real Estate

CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Marlboro To all persons interested in the estate
of Edwin L. Putnam late of Brattleboro in said
District deceased, Greeting:
At a Probate Court. holden at Brattleboro within
and for said District the End day of July, 1909.
an instrument purporting to be the last will and
testament of Edwin l.. Putnam late of Brattle-
boro in said District, deceased was presented to
the Court aforesaid. for probate
And IL is ordered by said Court that the 3fst day
of July 1909 at the Probate Office in said Brattle-
boro be assigned for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given TO all persons con-
cerned. by publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively in the Brattleboro Reformer. a news
paper circulating in that vicinity. in said District
previous TO the time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear be
fore said Court at the time and place aforesaid.
and contest the probate of said will. II you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Brsttleboro in said Dis
trict. this 18th day of July. 1903.
2e-s1 n. Z. EDDY. Register.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
POLICE MISJUDGED DIR. NORDIN
Confounded His Name with that Of
a Foreign Criminal.
ArTnigned in Court He Pleads
Guilty 20 Praeticins With
out License.

d.. John A. Nordin, German scientist.
about whom false stories have been cir
culated. entered a plea OF guilty 10 the
charge OF practicing medicine without
license IN the District when arraigned in
Police Court late yesterday afternoon.
Through his attorney. Andrew Lips
comb, the defendant told the court ne
was a stranger in Washington. and IN
familiar with the law regulating the
practice OF medicine DR.. Nordln said be
had no intention OF violating the law.
A fine Of so. the minimum penalty. was
imposed. The fine was paid shortly
after. and Dr. Nordin. who mas been in
the District fail for nearly three weeks.
was released. The physician was warmly
congratulated by friends whom he has
gained since hts arrival "a Washington,
numbering some Of the best known resi-
dents OF the city.
Or. Nordln was arrested about three
weeks ago by Pharmacal Inspector Van
Zant. The arrest caused q stir IN Wash
ingtOn. as Dr. Nordin was known 20
prominent and influential men. whom he
had irterested-in his scientific discoveries.
The police cOnfOuuded DR.. Nordin with
a man who was being sought for several
crimes. but a brief investigation revealed
the mistake. The direct cause Of his ar
rest was a charge lodged against the
physician by Attorney Charles c. Red
wood. who asked an Investigation OF the
Doctors plans after learning Of a letter
written 70 a client by Dr. NOrdin offer
ing 10 cure a young man Of a serious
afiictiOn without the aid Of medicine.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
OLD SOLDIERS HOLD BANQUET
Annual Dinner of Pension Bureau
Employees Enjoyed.
Anecdotes, Patriotic Songs, and
"Reminiscences Interest Vet
erans at the Feast.

Union soldiers Of the Pensio1 Bureau
assembled around the banqu-t table az
Freunds restaurant last night az their
fourth annual dinner and reception to
their comrades. friends. and hOnored
guests.
An elaborate menu, far different from
the fare they enjoyed in '61. furnished
good cheer for the evening. Anecdotes,
"reminiscences of war times, and pa
triotc songs carried the veterans back
20 the days when they marched 10 the
sound OF hfe and drum, and a silent
toast drunk in sorrow 10 the associate
roll call during the year. turned their
thoughts 70 the solemn future.
The guests OF the veterans were Com
rades ". ". Dudley. former Commission
er OF Pensions; John c. Black. OF the
Civil Service Commission: Corp. James
Tanner. William Warner. United States
Senator from Missouri, and Henry NJ.
Nevius
The banquet committee was composed
OF John T. Clements. chairman: p. =.
Chase. J. A McCauley. NJ NJ. Lewis. /.
NJ Kelley. G. c. KnifIen. J. s. Roy. John
Middleton. T. H HolbroOk, John D.
Bloodgcoc. ". A. Moore, y. y. Hiu.
~ {. Davis. A II. Frear. Harry jerks.
James Mckee. :. W. McElderry, and
J. =. Thatcher
Others who attended the banquet were:
LeEere:t N Kelley. J. C. Grecnawzrlt. W. y.
Mitchell W. l. Marsh. T. J. McGraW T. D.
Tlacey. G. O. knifau. ]. r. Robins1n. J. C.. Pea
cpck. G. w. Fernald. II. S. S-o,ler. J. Tyler
Powell. J. 5. Ray. u. NJ Lewis. William Wilson.
G. II. ID. Browne. william p. Seville. William r.
DAVIS A. " C0Ilee. John 4 Woathe-s William
=. Hilyer H +. Bononlen. r ID. Godfrey. Nor
man n. HEI. p T. Gi;cheu. Frederick Tycs
". S. Seeicy. ". y. Paxton T.. @. Gntan. ID. r
Buckingham 2. II. Ripley. J. z. Hart John T.
Clements. William A Moore g W Van Burel,
j. A. Hunt. ". C. More. A H. Fresr. william
H. Faiss. J. A. McCsnley. L r. Csmpbei1. VIII
lam ". Case. II. r.. Hutton. ". ". Clu5. Johr
Grinstead. John Middleton. Z. n. Holtrcok Jsrles
!. Byunl B, r Case, W. T. Evans. J. %. Yernsy
A. " R0oIne n. RiCgs. =. J. Hofiirecr W. r.
SChuckers. J. W, ChEu-hin. J. NJ Curtis 4. ~
Eccne. james Z. Matthews 5. T. Pearson- JameH
Mckee. " ". Newell Dr. Burke. l. =. Thacher
L. r. Whitney. Abram Myers J. d. Bloodgood
/ ID. Rhodes. J. B. Agate. J. F. Simpson. g. r
, PaschaI. s. R. Pile. o. O. Kinznan. n. C. Davis
Charles u. Shank. NJ B. Have. and s. W. Nc
! EI6cTr.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
DIED..

CAGE-Ou Wednesday. April :, 1919 az
1920 p. ~. al her residence, -llI Yer
mont avenue northwest. Mrs ANNA
LEE CAGE beloved daughter OF ROB
err Lee Cage and wife OF Carl G Gage
Funeral saturday April ID. AZ p m.
from Metropolitan Baptist Church on
p street, between TWelfIh and In1r-
teenth streets. Relatives and friends
invited.
Wednesday. April Z, 1909,
at $50 2 m. AT her residence. Douglas
place. Benning road. D. c., VIRGINIA
s. widow OF John Douglas, aged
eighty-four years
Funeral from residence Friday. Apr1 2.
az p. m. InteTment private Kindly
omit flowers.
GRIZZARD-On Thursday. april s 1893.
az q m al the residence Of her
daughter. IL y street northwest Mrs
MARY GRIZZARD She leaves three
sons and two daughters 70 mourn her
Funeral viii take place from the resi-
dence OF her daughter. Mrs John "
Pope j. y street northwest. on FRI
day. April g. AZ p m Dr. W Bisnop
JOlnsOn. pastor OF Second Baptist
Church OF this city, viii Oficiate. The
remains VIII be taken % her late
home, Halifax, y c. for interment-
HALE-On Wednesday. April Z. 1909. al
1.35 O. ~ al her residence. ~ Elev-
enth street southeast. NETTIE
BLAINE HALE. beloved wife OF Will
fam =. Hale, aged thirtv-tkree years.
She leaves a husband. seven children.
four sisters. and two brothers 10
mourn her loss.
Funeral Friday. April 9. al p. m, from
Mount Jezreel Baptist Church.
HENSON-On Tuesday. April s. 1903. at u
n, MATTE BUSH HENSON. be-
loved wife Of Frank Henson, sister OF
Mary C. Bush and the late Dr. " J.
Bush and niece OF Martha A. Win
slow
Funeral Friday. April 3. az 70 a. m.
from her late residence. 40 y street
northwest. Relatives and friends in
vited 10 attend
KIDWELL-On Thursday, April s. 1903. al
$40 a. m. MARIA J. kIDWELT. be
loved wife OF George r Eidweu
Funeral from her late residence. I229 ]
street northeast. on Saturday. April
TO- al 2 p. m (Leesbu-g papers please
cOpy)
LTMAN-On Wednesday. April :. 1873, al
p. m. Mrs. ANNA H. LYMAN.
widow or Col. Wyllys Lyman and
mother OF Mrs. George ". Williams.
at her residence. the Wyoming apart
ment house.
Funeral (private} o. Saturday. April %.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
WILL HEAR BROWN CASE.
Petition for New Trial to Be Argued
Before Justice Wright.

Justice Wright. in Equity Court No 2
viii hear arguments to-day of attorneys
for Mrs. Rachel Ann Richardson-Goo6-
man, for q new trial and arrest OF judg-
ment- Her alleged marriage on Novem-
Der 2. 1907. to John A Brown. the wealthy
octogenarian. was declared invalid by
Justice Wright last week
Misconduct Of counsel and the discov-
cry Of new evidence by Mrs. Richardson
Goodman. are included In the reasons
for asking arrest OF judgment and a new
trial. II Is also contended the Probate
Court had no jurisdiction In the case,
and that the validity Of the marriage can
not be tried by any court after the
death OF Mr.. Brown
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
Nicaragua Intent on War.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Assistant Secretary OF the Navy Win
throp went % New YORK yesterday 10 make an Of
fetal inspection Of the navy yard there. He VIII
return 70 Washington on Monday.
Robert L. Lockley. Charles F. Knockey.
Jules l. DieudOGne. and Clement Z. Martin have
been Ppronted 70 clerkships In the city pCst-ofce
their appointments taking effect from April l.
Private funeral services viii be held to
morrow Tor Mrs. Anna II Lyman. widow of Col
WHY'S Lyman who died az the Wyoming on
wednesday. in.erment win be at the Arlington
National Cemetery.
Accused Of stabbing a horse IN the neck
with a knife because the animal ate bananas from
yushcart. Mack George. a Greek fruit vendor
was fined S BY judge MuIlOWny IN the Police Court
yesterday.
Regulations governing establishment
and maintenance Il private hospitals and aylums
in tho District were promulgated By the Coumis-
sioners yesterday. They issued pursuant TO the
act q Congress passed April %, 1905
Maj Charles S. Bromwell. Corps Of
Engineers, L. S. A. has been detailed by As
siStant Secretary Oliver the representative Of
the War Department on the commission charged
With the duty Of preventing the pollution 1 Lake
Michigan
Packing houses and other interests IN
tho fishing industry are becoming uneasy at the
hghtn@ss Of the catch of shad and herring in the
Potomac They fear a failure. By this time last
year the packing Of herring had commenced but
this year the hsh have been 50 scarce and tie
price 80 high that salting Is out Of the question
Information has been received here that
Col Morris ]. Foote. seVsnty-one years old died
at the home Of his son. Judge Charles Eugene
FOote. at Humacio. PoT.O Rico. Col. FOote vas a
member oi the Military Order Of the Loyal Legion
He Is survived by his wife, a son. and a married
eGnghtsr-NIrs- Catherine Lucille Mas Of Lon
don. England.
Samuel Carter. negro, twenty-eight
years old. died at O'Clock yesterday afternoon Al
Emergency Hospital from stab wound inflicted by
Arthur Hughes on the night OF March 4 The men
engaged In fight In IN alley between Seventeenth
Eighteenth. and Streets and Pennsylvania ave.
rue northwest Hughes was arrested by Policeman
Cray. Of the Seventh precinct
Secretary Of War Dickinson left Wash
ingtoa yesterday afternoon fo- Chicago, where bs
wiz Intend a BANQUET tonight given IN his honor
b the Hamilton Club. and make an address on
~Prugrsss Of peEce." To-morrcw evening ne wfl
attend dinner given by the Southern Club. q
Ch.cago. md VIII return 70 Washington on Nonday
accompanied BY Mrs. Dickinson. who is IN Chicago.
She viii also 90 10 Pznana with him on the Nav
a0Eer, sailing fem Charleston. S. c., o. Arrl q.