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The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
BY JOHN Il. FINNEY.

Chancellor Allison's statement concern
ing the necessity fo- acquiring the Appa-
lachain and White Mountain Fores: Re
serve needs no corroboration from me.
II is a plain, common sense statement
Of man who knows, and the conclu-
sions are self-evidcnt to any one not
purposely blind
These conclusions are applicable TO the
whole forest question. but as the Consti-
tuition. as interpreted I'm Congress on this
question. seemingly limits the acquisition
OF forest areas by the government 10
such reserves as are an aid to the navi-
gability Of streams we can, perhaps,
at this time. deal only with such water
sheds as clearly come within this re-
strlction.
The most important Of these water
sheds lies in that region extending from
Pennsylvania 10 Alabama. in the Appa-
lachain Mountains. from which rise ali
the important Southern streams. and in
that region In the New England White
Mountains at the headwaters OF all the
important streams in that section.
Plan No New Thing.
The proposal that these areas should
be acquired by the National govern
meat and set aside as q national forest
area, under identical lines OF manage
ment and care as are in force IN the
national forest area in the West, is no
new thing.
II has been urged for twenty years.
II has been actively before Congress
since 1890. when far-seelng and earnest
men brought before the Fifty-sixth Con-
gress the plan of its establishment.
Every Congress since that date. and
nearly every session. has had this pro-
ject before Il, and each year and IN each
presentation Of the subject there has
been piled up testimony and evidence Of
the seriousness Of conditions. OF the de-
struction in progress and Of the menace
10 the nation that its continuance in
VOWED.
Record Of Proposed Laws.
Here is the record:
The first bill presented January, 1901.
by Senator Pritchard. Of North Carolina;
favorably reported by the Senate. but
went no farther.
Four bills. two in each House. were in
troduced in 1901 at the first session OF the
Fifty-seventh Congress. with a report
from the Secretary Of Agriculture and a
strong message from President Roose-
welt commencing the proposed project.
one Of the Senate bills passed the SEN
ate In June and was carried over TO the
second session.
In the second session OF the Fifty-sev-
enth Congress this bill, with one amend
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
POTOMAC HEIGHTS y
This New Subdivision Will
Be Opened Tomorrow.
IT LIES BEYOND GEORGETOWN
Large Tract Near Chain Bridge Has
Been Laid Out in Lots % by
the River FrOnt-It Commands n
Fine View of the Valley.

Potomac Heights Realty Company is
the name Of a corporation organized last
May TO secure and develop a drst-class
neighborhood on a strip Of District land
beginning just beyond the city reservoir.
extending along and overlooking the Po-
tomac River for nearly three-fourths OF
mile.
The officers are: J. D. Dorset. a
wealthy merchant and land owner Of
North Carolina, president; S. T. Dorset.
Of the same State. a man Of means and
enterprise, who for a number Of years
has successfully operated in the South
and in Cuba; DR.. J. w. Carlton. a mem
Der OF the North Carolina legislature.
wealthy. and Of high social and business
standing; r. II. Mcneil a prominent
member Of the Washington bar. whose
firm. Mcneil & Mcneil. IS general coun-
sci for the corporation, while r. H. Nc
Nell IS its vice president. j. NJ Maupin.
a successful business man and real es-
tate operator Of North Carolina. general
manager
With ample means. broad views. and
long experience, there was no lack Of
confidence felt by these men when IL
was proposed that they take over and
exploit the great property which has
been Tipening in the northwest, and
which they have cleaned up. graded. and
are about to open tomorrow morning
for sale to investors and settlers.
known as Potomac Heights"
This tract has been named Potomac
Heights" On the lower side It has a
magnificent river view, and along this
line the company had laid out Potomac
avenue. Il0 feet in width. and lying from
$50 to I15 feet above the river.
Through the center Of the subdivision
the electric railway extends its entire
length, while on the north line Of the
property is Conduit road. made animate
at all hours. in all seasons. by the end
less procession Of superb equipages-car-
riages and autOmOb.les-which are seen
upon this favOrite highway.
Potomac Heights contains about 20
lots. with an average front and depth Of
3X125 feet. Prices a: first are : 70 IS
cents a square foot, or $3.50 TO 500 lot.
The corporation gives generous terms
OF payment. and arranges for building
loans for those who purchase lots there
and desire to erect homes for their fam
lilies. The entire tract presents a clean
surface, there being no buildings upon Il.
so that the corporation has wnat II de-
sires-a virgin tract. picturesque and
healthful, we'll drained. in which to es-
tablish a model community Paved side
walks. graded streets, water. gas. and
sewer mains. electric lighting. and a
beautiful little pix near the Chain
Bridge station. are prominent factors in
the development of this property.
Georgetown only" and Glen Echo cars
lead from every section of the city on a
scent fare. and with q hve-minute
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snIe of Northeast Property.

Loren ~ SparroJgh has purchased
from Clarence r. Hight the property at
1891 d street northeast. one OF the new
row Of colonial brick dwellings recently
erected by Mr. Hight at that location.
The house occupies a corner and is sit
uated on n terrace rs lot is twenty
feet front by a depth Of ninety-five feet
The premises has six rooms and tiled
bath. and is heated by furnace L Is
understood that $500 was paid for the
property. which will be occupied by the
purchaser. The sale was made through
the real estate firm Of Winige, Gibbs
g. Daniel
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
FaiIure Of RIce CrOp at NanLin.

Consul J. c. McNally writing from
Nankin. under date Of June l. says
that from indications the rice crops in
certain centers Of the part Of China
were wholly destroyed by the protracted
drought, the extent Of which has not
been equaled within the memory of the
oldest inhabitant While the rice fields
contiguous TO creeks, pools &c. not al
ready dried UP were made productive by
the human treadmill pumping of water
those removed from such an advantage
present discouraging situation, and It
is generally conceded that on account Of
the poor crops OF last year in certain
sections, due to the floods, the ravages
of famine. and pestilence will appear In
these devastated localities.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

/ Capt Nipson. watching the great scoop
take from the bottom between two and a
half and three cubic yards OF material at
each dip. dcpOsiting il on either bank
After an excellent dinner at Capt Spires
camp, the visitors were conveyed by
wagon distance Of ten miles. following
the windings OF the Old county road TO
eXcavator No. 3. In charge of Capt VIII
H. Sanders, who is an experienced canal
constructor, having had considerable eX-
/ perience along the East Coast. In the
lower portion OF the State.
Three Miles RcmHIn.
Between excavators Nos. / and p which
No. 3, which IS working southwark. is a
stretch OF cleared right OF way less than
three miles in length. II no accidents &C.
cur. these excavators VIII meet before the
first Of next January. opening up the ca
nal TO a depth sufficient for the immedi-
Gte needs Of the canal company.
Mr.. Perkins has 80 planned the con-
struction work that the three excavators
and the dredge South Carolina will prac-
tically complete the work assigned them
at the same time.
Capt Sanders camp is about two miles
from eXCavatOT No 3. and the party was
conveyed in a launch a distance Of more
than mile TO Pablo Creek to the camp.
located on one Of the most delightful
sites along the whole East Coast The
visitors were welcomed by Capt Sanders
and supper served. There was an alb
sence Of mosquitoes, and the visitors
later IN the evening enjoyed a musical
r1r-p
photograph.
Go Out Pablo Creek.
Soon after daylight the next morning
a start was made in the big launch
Phoenix down Pablo Creek. with May
port as the destination. The distance.
following the wlndings Of the creek. from
where the canal enters # to the St
Johns River. is said TO be about twenty
five miles, but excavator No. 4. which
has been at work since early in the year,
has made several cut-ofTs. and when
through with the task assigned viii have
shortened the direct route making the
distance from the north end OF the canal
to the river approximately eighteen miles
Excavator No. is dredging the stretch
adjacent to the ST. Johns where Pablo
Greek enters the river, taking out the dirt
to a depth of about six feet
The canal company Is about TO con-
struct a large section dredge with a
twelve-inch pipe, and this big machine
will be started from the St Johns ard
proceed along southwark deepening the
canal from six to eight feet as necessary.
The launch made 2 trip down the 81.
Johns about q mile past Mayport 20 the
jetties and arrived at Capt Sanders
camp on the return trip at noon.
The homeward journey was made with
out special incident Every member was
greatly pleased with the trip and rs
many delightful features.
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FLORIDA HAS CANAL
New Waterway Being Dug
Along East Coast.
WILL BE OPENED NEXT YEAR

Line VIII Extend from 81. Augustine
to- 81. Johns River-Party from that
City Inspect the Work - Dredgers
Tear Out Earth at n Rapid Rate.
Three Miles Yet Remain.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
D the St. Augustine Evening Record.

From the St. Augustine Evening Record.
st. Augustine, Fla, Aug. A-Secoud
only in importance to the Key West ex-
tension Of the Florida East Coast Rail-
way is the canal system extending along
the east coast Of this State, being con-
structed by the Florida Coast Line Canal
and Transportation Company Florida is
fortunate in having its share Of the I'M
der.a!Sings that have for their object the
Improvement OF transportation facilities.
The east coast is especially favored in
this regard.
By the first Of the year 1910 there will
be an open waterway from the quaint
seaport town OF Mayport, at the mouth
Of the St Johns River, all the way
through 20 Key West At present less
than three miles Of land separate the
ends OF the inland waterway. and this
stretch is practically divided between Du-
val and St. Johns counties.
Inspect the Canal.
1t was The good fortune Of q party OF
St Augustine citizens 10 be invited 10 in
speCt the canal work now in progress at
the northern boundary OF s.. Johns Coun-
~. This undertaking OF the Florida Coast
Line Canal and Transportation Company
IS in charge OF Seth Perkins. formerly Of
Boston, chief engineer. Through Mr..
Perkins courtesy J. /. Colee l.. A. Colee.
George w. Gibbs. Harry II. Floyd, John
3. Floyd. and Harry /. Brown enjoyed a
two days inspection trip over the route
from St Augustine TO MaypOrt
in two hours had covered the twenty
three miles Of waterway TO the dam. be-
ycnd which she big dredge South Carolina
is at work. The first cutting at the head
OF North River is about twenty miles
north Of st. Augustine, and the South
Carolina has eXcavated about four miles
of canal.
Three thousand yards beyond where the
dredge is now at work another stretch OF
completed canal extends a distance of
about three miles TO where excavators /
and are engaged, under the supervision
OF Capt Kitchell. An interesting incident
witnessed was the blowing up by dyna-
mite Of large area OF stumps and roots
Of the many trees which had been pre-
viCusly cut down and removed.
The country road extending from the
Diego section Of Durbin crosses the canal
at point just above the dam. This cross
Ing is effected by the use Of lift span
and a long lighter. 1t is the intention OF
the st. Johns County commissioners to
place a steel draw at this point It IS
here that Capt. Spires, who is IN charge
Of the right of way, has his camp This
camp. as are ali the camps where the
employees are fed and sheltered is a
model Of cleanliness and comfort.
The visitors spent some time on the
South Carolina, which is In charge of
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
FIGHTING FOR ALAW
History of Bills Proposed
to Save Forests.
CONGRESS SEEMS UNWILLING

SpeclOus Objections Found 10 Avoid
Action Upon Plan to Acquire Ap-
palachinn Mountain Water Sheds
So as TO Protect Strenms-EHorts
10 Interest Committees.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

port OF Brunswick over its own lines VI
months. There IS a growing suspicioa
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic and ne = J
& Nashville will yet ehj0y close re41aa
would be agreeable 10 the la1rer, as i -
ply a port at Brunswick
SOUTHERN IRON AND STEEL-Taa
ton OF the securities OF the Southern y
Steel Company IN the curb stock msiss
week gives assurance that the plants o. :
pany. which were shut down II me JAZZ
IN operation IN October At meeting =
rectors il was stated that al funds ioi
tion Of the plants had been provided -
was the intention OF the management =
work as rapidly as possible Tne Sol--
and Steel Company is the second arg
IN the South. being next IN size 10 A'
Coal and Iron Company
BANK CLEARINGS.-The total bans
OF the United States for the week e.s5 ~,
1909. one day estimated, acCordlng 70 -
CiaI Chronicle" were s., 81 .639. as eo1s-
S2.62AsI3.6S4 last week and SSH s'-'a
In comparison with last year ne -
cIearings increased 10 per cent Ns~ =.
increased 70 per cent. Chicago lo--
New Orleans increased $50 per cent i
To INCREASE CAPITAL Stock
OF the Borden's Condensed MIX CNnls-.ss l--s,
York have decided to increase the a-Sss
mon stock by 5000 OC0. Of which 49,.
sold 20 provide fer additional Tola- Vols
This Will be offered 70 stOckhooSl1s. -
August at par to the ec-eut OF - ~ ~
their holdings. In accordance Win -,
special meeting OF the stockholders Aa'
for July % to authorize the increase
STEEL PRICES.-AdvanCes in the 80 =
b. the United States Steel CbrperaIs.a -
companies are expected Within the. he.l-. a71- - :,
The Steel Corporation viii prCoaoly -.
n =
dred pounds. and steel 5G~s 70 u
pounds An advance III wire pr0a--
looked for.
BANKERS TRUST COMPANt -
MEETING CALLED.-A special -
stockholders of the Bankers trust =
been called for August 70 vote UPON =, 4
ton. recently announced. 20 iacreaS- q Z
stock from S1.OCO.OoO 10 SS.O00OOo. the e.
be offered to shareholders OF RECORD -
"A at $500 a share. Transfer oooAs
and reopen August l.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-Money on call opened at IL
per cent. Time money was distinguished by lib
eral supply and a rather apathetic demand. Rates
per cent for sixty days, 2HQ2L. for ninety days,
215I22t for four months for five months, 3iII3l5
for six months and SSsd315 for February maturity.
Mercantile paper came into the market with some
what increased freedom Rates. 314GI4 Ger cent for
sixty TO ninety days indorsed bills receivable, 3i9g4
per cent for choice four six months single
names. and AZ per cent for others less we'll known
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-The foreign exchange
market strong ut advance of 10 points TO
S60G4 ST70 for cabies 4S7354S7s5 for demand ster-
ling and 4S5s5G4S6 for sxty-day bills Short francs
quoted at 5-ls7sa51s7s plus 1-32 and short
reichsmarks at 95Ss
EanIxarSr DaStod rates vvera folloyyz-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

DOMESTIC EXCIANGE.-Bosto par. Chicago
20c premium San Francisco, sight 2Isc. telegraph
90 premium; New Orleans. CONNIE rcial 25I 5Gc dis
count, bank 81 premium; Charleston buying par
selling 1-1Oc premium; st. Louis. 15c premium bid
25c premium asked.
SILVER MARKET.-Commercia bar silver 502.o
Mexican silver dollars 44c. silver I'm London
closed at 23asd. decline OF 1sd
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid. 115o: Lisbon, II 2a
MEXICAN observation-disclosures exchange on
New York IS quoted at 2Olh
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
INACTIVE STOCKS.

The Following were the last actual sales and the
closing quotations for stocks in which there were
no transactions yesterday the New York Stock
Exchange:
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
WE OFFER $780, 600
TENNESSEE TIMBER, a
AND IRON GO,
iST M0RT.696 SINKING FUND io-FEla nm
OoTAL ISSUE s5oooog

tSI k0Rl.S96 SlEklhG FuAB i0-fElA alIll
CToTAL ISSUE s5oono0
OFFICERS AND DIRECruRs
HON. CURTIS GUILD, JR
President
BOSTON. MASS
Ex-Governor OF Massaehusst..
President Of the American Forestry 1sz5r,..
CHAs. ". WHTTCOMR
vics-President and General Mzzax,
BOSTON. MASS
EI-stats Fire Marshal OF MAs.aehus.ss
SAMUEL L POWERS
Treasurer
BOSTON. MASS
Counsel FOR the New England Bell TssDss,s
PERCY G. BOLSTER
Secretary
BOSTON. lass
Counssllor-at-Law.
HON. W. A HENDERSON
General Counsel
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Ex-Judgs Supreme Court Of Tsnnsss..
General Counsel of the Southern Ral-sT 5
WILBUR L LIBBEY. A l. NJ E nn-,
BOSTON. MASS
Mine Owner. Member American Instituts n,
Engineers.
IRA G. HERSHEY. Director
BOSTON. MASS
Director Beacon Trust Co. Boston; Dsrscs~ !
Savings Bank. Boston
SAMUEL DIXON. Director
MACDONALD, WEST VA
Coal Operator. Operating Over 20 Lsrgs On.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Can money in
London, 1z9z per cent; open market discount rate
for short bills, ia per cent; long bills 7-I6G1A
per cent; Berlin discount rate, 2A per cent; Paris
discount rate, IA per cent. Paris exchange on Lon
Con, Is francs 1911 centimes; Berlin exchange on
London. 20 marks szh pfennigs. Bar gold. lis Sd
FOREIGN GFEURITIES.-Britlsh consois for
uncneys ezs per cent; fer the account, ssh French
rsates, N francs 50 centimea-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABRoAD.

London, July i, p. m.-The market for Ameri-
can securities quiet. and generally closed
above parity The curb market for American
issues inactive and firm. Last quotations
follow;
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

The following shows yesterdays closing quota
tions for government bonds, compared with Fri
TaE
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
REORGANIZATION
Chicago Great Western
Railway Company


Debenture STOCK Preferred Stock A. Preferred Stock B.
Common Stock
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY
Limit Of Time for Deposits under Plan Of
Reorganization
More than ninety per cent. of the Debenturs Stock
substantial amounts OF the other classes OF stoc
have deposited under the Plan mentioned In tha
advertisement and circular dated June I, 1909
The United States Court at St Paul has recently
entered directing Special Master 20 sell all
the property OF the Railway Company after four
weeks notice
eraI stocks may deposited the Reorganization
Plan Agreement 1. 1909. Is hereby lin
will received except upon terms to be
hxed by the undersigned
DEBENTURE STOCK and PREFERRED STOCK A
be received without payment. as stated IN the
Plan and upon completion Of the reorganization Will
OF capital stock OF the new Company mentioned n tho
Plan OF ard class respectively. as follows
Debeuture Stock. 40 cent IN new preferred stock
voting certificates, and Preferred Stock A. 10
Der stock voting trust certificates
Depositors OF PREFERRED STOCK must pay SIS
in respect of each Preferred stock 50
deposited and Will be entitled to obtain from the syn
dcate mentioned in the Plan Preferred Stock voting
trust certificates Of the New Company Wieh lssuso
equal par such payment. and also Common stock
voting trust certificates OF the new Company when
issued. aggregate amount at par eQuai 10 oo per
OF the value OF their present Preferred STOCK
B so deposited.
Depositors OF COMMON STOCK must pay SIS in re-
spect Of each Of such Common stock so depos-
tied and will entitled obtain from the Syndicate
Preferred voting certificates OF the new
Company when issued. equal at TO such payment
and also voting trust certificates OF the
new Company when issued. aggregate amount at
par equal 40 per cent Of the par value Of their
present Common Stock so deposited
These payments be made at the ONCE OF tho
ndersigned installnents be at least thirty
days apart called for by advertisement IN
each instance twice a week for two weeks IN
the New York Sun and New York Tribune.
Copies OF the Plan and Agreement and further in
formation connected with the reorganization will be
furnished to stockholders application once
J. p MORGAN 6 co.
2s Wall Street. New York.
July IA
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Maturing 19Oe-22.

FURNISHED by swartwout Appenzellar No. 40 Pine
Etreet)
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
COpartnership Notices.

WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THAT MR. ADAM
w Seaburr has this retired
CHARLES FRAZIER & CO New York. July 10
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

- The Tribune received at their Uptown once No.
1854 Broadway, between 26h and 37th Et until 9
o'clock m Advertlsements received at the following
of5ces regular Office until O'Clock
viz: eez sth ave. 23d St: 1913 9Th ave. cor.
18th 104 East l4th st: 257 West ga St between
263 125th 1888 81 1929
s6 ave near 81 17ns s9rh St
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

The security OF this investment Is !.
from the fact that the real value Of :.
pany's property IS at least ten times tie =
Of its total authorized bonded indebtedasa
assuring a substantial increase in The :
value Of the bonds and leaving a Vs7l
margin for the enhancement OF the st0z
Price 90, TO net $50 2-3f6. and as !
with this allotment only, 80 139s fuI-El
ttaI stock
Prospectus and particulars upon sppiza
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

F Sas &s s~ Gs $y %
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
BOSTON CURB STOCKS.

FURNISHED by J. Thomas Reinhardt No IS Broad street
New York. and No l9 Exchange Place Bostonl
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
WEEKLY STOCK CHANGES.

Saturday. Saturday. Net
July 10 July II. changes
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
COLLATERAL TRUST NOTES

sEx dividend.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
NEW YORK CITY BONDS
BALTIMORE STOCKS.

coupon or registered.
La Junta tribune., 1909-09-04
State Fair Booster In Town.

VIII J. Orange. editor OF the Pu.
eblo Sun. and advance agent and OF.
ficial booster for the State Fair at
Pueblo. was In town yesterday on his
way home from the Lamar fair. Mr..
Orange says that Lamar had won.
derful exhibit Of this years products
OF dry farming. This year has been
a good year for the dry farmers, n
great deal better than other years
in the pastor future years will be.
Mr. Oranges principal stunt down
fair at Pueblo. which will be on Sep.
tember goth to cath. It Is TO be the
biggest and best fair ever, with more
attractions than II ever had before.
Presidents Tafts visit on the 22d
VIII, OF course. lie one OF the principal
features. Negotiations are now In
progress with New York parties to
secure an exhibition flight of the
first aeroplane made by Glenn Cur.
tiss. who won first prize In the re.
cent exhibition flight at Rheims.
France. This feature will cost the
fair people $500. but they believe
that It will be worth the money. as
II viii be a stunt that viii draw
Immense crowds.
Western Slope people are going to
swamp the state fair with an i'm.
mcnse exhibit of peaches. and pro.
pose TO have on display 10000
plates. besides whole carload TO
give away as they do watermelons at
Rocky Ford. Every day promises to
be u big day at the state fair this
year.
La Junta tribune., 1909-09-04
otsro irrigation District Meeting.

The Board Of Directors OF the otc.
70 Irrigation District have Just re.
cci,cd n report from the expert on.
gincor employed recently to examine
the Otcro canal. and an open meet.
Ing will be held In La Jun,a on Tues.
day afternoon. September 7th. at I?
o'clock to hear the report read and
take such steps ~ may be necessary
to improve tho condition Of tho Otc.
irrigation system.
Tho report Of the special auditors
appointed TO examine ths accounts Of
tho district will bs ready and pro.
scntcd at this meeting no that com.
pictc statements will be made Of tho
financial and physical condition Of
the entire system.
Every person Interested In the Otc.
70 Irrigation District h Invited 70
attend this meeting.
Please tell I'll oe your frisnds, who
are interested In the District, -
there may ~ . GOOD attsAdaacs ~
. correct uadsrstandins q the CO...
ditlsas Of ths otsso lrfigatiea D.
tf1at ,s., ~
La Junta tribune., 1909-09-04

in fishing after all; but it's only the
big feed, the big fish and the horse
appetite that the lone Fisherman is
after.