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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
FINDS SWEET
BLOSSOM Of
ORTR[ANO
President Taft Recognizes
Alaska Woman and Is
Quick With Pretty Com
pliment for Her.

Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed the
reputation, when be was president,
u having the best memory tor
faces and names Of any man who
ever entered the official circle at
Washington. Mr Taft himself Is
no SLOUGH when IL comes 10 the
same trait
Mrs Anna Vanderbilt The sweet
and pretty representative ~ Alas
Ma WAX sitting just behind Mrs.
Mary Hart. special agent Of ALASKA
AZ the exposition. when the preni.
Dental party sent through the
Alaska Building When Mrs. Hart
waa preaented 20 the president.
Mra. Vanderbilt arose and stood a
little apart. The president saw her
aud Ia an instant bowed and with
"A genuine Taft smile. said
why. this IL Mrs Vanderbilt.
~ Juneau. Alaska. isn't ~"
Mrs Vanderbilt hlushed even
more than ~ her wont, her dainty
little hand wan extended aud be-
came lost In the presidents mas.
nive paw 4 hardly thought you
would remember ne. Mr. Presi.
dent she murmured.
The president beamed You do
me an injustice. madam. Even a
president could not forget a sweet
little blossom from the frozen
north. he said calamity.
And the incident Was CLOSED. The
president and his courtierH passed
on The sweet little flower out of
the frozen north dropped into a
chair. Mr.. Vanderbilt was a mem.
Der 81 an Alaskan delegation that
visited Washington half dozen
years ago. He WAS accompanied
by his wife. and both me, Mr.. Taft
~ that time Just once. In Wash.
ington, as mere In Seattle. Mrs.
Nanderhilrs quantity sweet girlish
beauty and charm literally captur.
cd the capitol By storm and she
was the center Of much social activ.
fty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

also watched a demonstration OF
pRnning the metal. and took
hand at the demonstration himself.
He Likes Their Fun.
At every turn In the buildings
and as he passed from one build
ing 20 another shouts OF oh, you
Bill. "Hnrrah for Rill Taft. and
What's the matter with Bill7"
greeted the president. and IL he did
not Ike II no one could have real
lied Il from his face.
There was very little of the "Mr.
or President Taft" bill" suited
the crowd much better. One en-
thusiastic woman yelled. Il love
my Teddy Boy. but Oh, yoa Bill,"
and the president smiled more
broadly than ever.
The exposition police and the
regular troops handled the crowd
admirably Only once did they
have occasion to eject any one
from the presidents crowd.
Is too Enthusiastic.
middle aged man who was in
troduced 10 Mr. Taft in the Alaska
building became too enthusiastic
and followed the party around the
grounds. pushing his way toward
the front at all times In the For
estry building a secret service man
warned him to leave at once OF be
put out. and the man took the
hint
In the Philippine building the
president read section OF speech
he delivered before the First Phil
ippine assembly. on his tour of the
world In 1907 Sounds like author
lily. doesn't III" he said.
Only one OF the thousand visitors
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Continued on Page Thirteen.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
MANY WOULD BUY
TAFT DAY BADGES

Those holding official badges.
supposed 90 be- given only 10 mem.
beers Of The Seattle reception CON.
mittee appointed W look after the
president during his stay Al the
exposition aud IN Seattle. are hold
ing them At a premium One mem
Der was offered 5000 for hts. but
declined with thanks
Only SO badges were issued Tie
demand called for 10000 by actual
count Every member OF the re-
ceiving committee has received
hundreds of requests from friends
asking him to Please get me one
or those badgce. II you have TO
knock someone down and steal IL
The badges are Of gold. prettlly
enameled ia white. representing
two American flags crossed. with
the seal Of the exposition IN the
center. They cost $3.50 each from
the manufacturer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

The only accident to mar a
morning Of great activity for Pres
ident Taft was the slip made by
the presidents valet when the
former Was undergoing the shaving
process
FROM shat could be learned u
was not an ordinary slip. but one
Of some consequence. and 1t is re.
ported that the slip delayed the
presidents breakfast 20 minutes
this morning. and had the barber
worried some
when Taft walked briskly from
the hotel 10 bis waiting hutomo.
bile. however, nothing out Of the
ordinary could be seen on the Off.
ciaI cuticie.
The breakfast OF the chief execu.
tive thiH morning consisted OF a
fat. iuicy parterhouse steak. a half
dozen nicely toasted pieces OF
bread. , eanteloupe and cup OF
coffee A. very simple breakfast
and one that might have been par.
taken I'll hv hundreds ~ other men
IN the city
A gpeeial cook was provided by
the management Of the hotel to
prepare whatever the president
may eat while ut the hotel. and
he expressed himself as greatly
surprised At the simplicity Of the
executive appetite
Mo callers we're admitted TO the
presidents room this morning. and
a quiet half hour was spent by him
III looking over kilograms and i'm.
porfanf letters
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
BOY CRUSHED AND
HIS LEG IS BROKEN

Johnny Vaughn. aged S. will have
a broken lex as mcmento of his
first glimpse OF a president of the
United States Johnny has been
doing the exposition with his
parents Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Vaughn. OF Wichita. Kansas.
The Vaughn family was among
the other patient thousands walt.
ing for the president 10 appear at
the reviewing position for the All
Nations parade. When MFR. Taft
did appear the crowd surged for.
ward and back and little Johnny
was caught In u crush that doubled
him up like Jack knife and frac.
tnred one OF the bones In his right
leg Just above the ankle. His
parents hurried him to medical aid
IN town In taxicab.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
CLOUDS ROLL BACK AS
HE SMILES TO THRONG
He Refuses to be Hurried When Visiting Buildings
and Insists Seeing Everything Is Delight
ed With Alaskan Exhibit - Crowds Cheer Again
and Again at Each Glimpse of Him.

As the first beams from the famous smile Of President Taft
greeted the cheering crowds the presidents machine entered
the AY-P grounds five minutes OF this morning the
broke from behind the clouds and shone forth gigantic
echo OF the executives expression.
Il had been cloudy that time aud had threatened
rain but the melting power OF the presidential smile seemed
yanquish the gloom
The Philippine Consabulary band stood attention in
front Of the Auditorium The official grouped
on the steps OF the building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
N|EY EXPOSES RICH CRIMINAL GANG
FRYING TO DEFEAT HIM AT ELECTION
ing Made to Get
4 Prosecuting At
| Office an d
NJ Heney.

Hosgh It's representa-
FfaSeiseo, The Star has
- Frsr<'s J. Ifeuey. the
VINO hzs been In the
= ihs f9hs against cor.
y - frsr<is<o for nearly
~ tso articles SEALING
ss7o'dssy far the ssfles Of
.'Ie'ney- IN reading Mr..
S''c'es \ should be borne
- ne last legislature Of
ssssd . direct primary
s~sy with the old ma
''''st ssnysntions for the
a q candidates. Under
~ psfscn seeurirg . spec.
- .,sf y proper siuners 70 !
y s<rome . candidate for
80 % ths ticket Of the
Z. - whsh he was registered
snsrsI election. He can
q ~. regular nominee Of any
eaIy when a ma lorisy
! z that party write his
J = Ne blank spacs proyld-
i. : 4 nan'nsslns ballot Of their
s'.s,. e primary election. The
Z I,oF primary, election in
!. 60 wac held last August
san'af slectIon for office
80 net November
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
m''ANcIs J. HENEY.

candidates for the Of.
sii'ei attorney Of san
80 - rs'e iirst being discuss
y ~ ~ recent primary eIec.
49,. william n. Iangdon
$3.50. attorney, announced
= that he could not ana
- 80 s''a Tor reelection. Mr..
=. ], others urged Francis
i IN. 4 Dscoine a candidate
II ~: " refused TO do 10 ~ ny, n.
4 IL ~, :. ~ age, 50 years. he
I'D s''ofd 70 make such a
~ 49, ~ upon the further
i ~. he had already done
y % be expected from
~: ), ally Patrick Calhoun
80 he United Rallro s''o''li 7,
sr.s' made public an.
ai.s,s,. q the fact ihat Il vas
X sa.. q himself and bia
sss,s ssssre control Of the ais Is
49, Investigation mad. -,
~ ~ ss,s'nsnssrstsd to his sal.
ssns.,,, ne Spring Valley
q s,.,. .'setrle company. the
ssns.s' IsIsphons q rele.
4 ssnssny .- ne Home Tels.
ssa,,s,sy snd the United Rail.
'srss ! q San Franeiseo
s's''sion with certain
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
RECEIVES GREAT OVATION.

As the crowds got their first sight OF William Howard Taft
broke into Hail the Conqucring Hero Comes and the presi
dent advanced up the steps President Chbeg Of the
exposition and Josiah Collins chairman OF the reception
mittee.
The parade which had formed the 23st gate had adj
vanced the Pay Streak and awaited the presidents arrival
With the Constabulary band the head the parade
marched past the reviewing stand where the president
that denied broad expanse Of smile don of
the hat
Following the infantry and cavalry the Japanese dele
cation and President as smile oushone the famed Jap
anese welcoming grin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

outfits. and each carries a force
OF expert chefs. walters aud porters.
II Il were necessary, the cunningly
contriyed lockers and refrigerators
could carry enough food for the en-
tire party all the way. The May
flower which Is Mr.. Tafts own
car, is the more comfortable of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

Tho private cars Mayflower and
Haslemere, which are taking Presi-
dent Taft and his party ON their
i3.000-milc journey to the west and
south. are tabloid hotels wherein the
designers have crowded the great
est possible amount Of comfort into
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
THERE'LL Be A HOT
TIME TAFT SMILES

Al one point in President Taft's
march over the exposition grounds
a band in the distance struck up
Thereof Be n Hot Time In the Old
Town Tonight The generous
good natured face Of the president
took aboard the seldom missing
smile.
There sure will. he whispered
10 secre,ary Of the Interior Balliu.
ger. who happened 10 be next TO
him
MIR Ballingcr smiled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

two, for il is designed TO accommo-
date only eight guests, while the
Haslemere is built to carry 10 day
and night passengers newspaper
men, secretaries. etc.
The Mayflower is provided with
three private rooms with brass beds,
two private rooms each containing
upper and lower berths, and one
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
CHICAGO IS BEATING
PHILADELPHIA AGAIN

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 80 The
Chicago Americans started out this
afternoon evidently With the inton.
tl0n OF putting another crimp In
the Athletics pennant aspirations,
for at the end of the seventh in
ming the score stood 10 I'm favor
of the Windy City team.
Final score:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

the smallest possible amount of
space.
In addition 20 providing accom-
modations for the comfort aud con
venience of the president and his
guests. the cars are equipped
with complete kitchen and dining
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

cRoWn Is small.

+ Al noon the admissions into
\ the fair grounds had passed
. the 10000 mark The admis- !
sions department expect that :
r al least 10000 win have en-. !
; tered when the gates are clos ]
h cd tonight. The crowd is not (
+ as large as expected
' }A44F AR4K EF4FAr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
His Defeat Means That the
Graft Prosecutions Will
Be Stopped - Higher
ups Then VIII Go Free.

for the position and Mr.. Heney pub
IleIy announced that II Mr.. Ryan
became q candidate be- would not
enter the race against RYAN. Mr.
Ryan decided. however that he
would not become candidate.
Heney mskes Decision.
Shortly thereafter certain inde.
pendent democrats concluded 20
nominate ticket for the primary
election. They nominated Mr.. He.
ncy for district attorney and insist.
ed that II was bis duty TO run.
Therpupon Mr. Henes definitely an.
ununccd that though q republican
he recognized no craftsmanship IN
the office " district attorney and
would gladly accept the nomination
Of the independent democrats, aud
that II was his intention to become
an independent candidate for the
office.
Subsequently decision by the
supreme court Of the state. consiru.
Ing the new primary law. made y
possible. IN the opinion ~ Mr.. He
Hff ilitNHHs iDf HtHA W F''"hAf' ="
candidate upon any ticket II he in
tended 20 run independently and u
was determined that he would not
make the necessary affidavit TO
have his name placed upon any
ticket for the primary election. but
that he would be nominated by petl
tlon 80 an independent candidate
after the nominating election WAS
over This determination was pub
licIy announced and Mr.. Heney left
San Francisco on vacation trip to
Alaska and did not return until long
after the primary election Vas over.
His name was not printed on any
ticket which was used as a ballot
1T the primary election and no e.
fort was made until few days
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CONTINUED on Page Thlrtoen.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
WHO DISCOVERED THE POLE?

The Chinese section in gaudy Oriental followed
and behind the sign Who Discovered the North Pole
with the answer I'VE Helped borne by the Esqumo
To the huge delight OF the president his old friends
Igorocs with practically bearing alot the
sign "Queremos Taft" I'VE Want TAFT brought up the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
PRESIDENTS PRIVATE

sofa bed The observation dining
room at the rear end OF the car Is
l6 feet long. DR. Richardson. who
occupies the room next to tho
president. looks after the execu'
tive's general health especially his
throat He is a throat specialist by
profession, and accompanied Mr.
Taft on the campaign last fall.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30

agh Drives from ths Wash. /,
. iugtoh hotel down Firas av 10 ,
. Cherry. up Second az to Pike.
. oas 70 exposition grounds ,
Reviews live stock I
. parade In Stadium. ,
= 10 30 Leaves for golf llmha ,
- III Country club. 4,
. 1880 lsupcheon on veranda /,
. of clubhouse ,
. $50 Leaves links for Col. ,
q man dock ,
. 800 Leaves colman dock ,
. for Tacoma I
. $50 Arrives Mt Tacoma /,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-30
RAZOR SLIPS
AND TAF T'S
FACE IS CUT
Injury Of no Consequence
and President Is Able TO
Enjoy Fine Porterhouse
Steak.

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
Sub1s eseut|ls piIIcas


Aver tarde Ne verified en- el Depsr.
'tamor'o del Interior IN snbassa para
Iampiar el cdificio escolar de Arecibo
Eairc los lici adorcs que Sc presenta.
ron obtuvo la buena pro el sefior Pc
dro Vieira.
Nos informan que es el proyecto del
i,epartamento de Intrucci6n aiiadir al
mcncionado cdifioio ounce o dez y
sis salones mas, dc modo que vcndr5
/ ser uno de los mas grandes de la is
IA, roscrvando la prinacia, al agrieta-
10 edificio dc la plaza de Colon.
Bueno es que cl omisionado Dex.
ter 8 el Comisionado Mr.. Grahame, sc
csfgerecn en- deiar fasircs de su nom.
brc on el ramo de instruction pubica
bucno tambien que Arecibo, tenga III
cdificio de las condiciones como 81 que
ahora Sc trata de ampliar, cl cual ia.
dudablemcnte 10 rosp0ndia al crccido
mimero de alumnos, pero os necesario
. asi al menos 10 cree FL pnhlco, que
los CONSTRUCTORS cjecutcn obras de
guso, cdifigios que fosrondan la cul-
t1ira gusto artistico.
Nadic que 20 sea el cnnlratista IL
las obras, cua'q iera otro interesado
seria capaz dc adj iuar, yiniendo por
Ia carrctera de Sarturce, que el edifi
clio que 81 We q la entrada lie la pob'a
ci6n, sea una obra que ha costado q
pueblo sesenta mil dollars, y que sea
por aliadidura una escuela publica.
La fachada no responde q ninghn
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26

orden de arquitcetura, 10 ensrada mas
visible, parece una entrada de un cir
20 de cinemat6grafo poIichincas,
Pudiendo, como puede, el Departa-
mento, cjecutar .obras que respondan
al ministcrio de- IN en.eaanza Tablira
Y al del ornate. ~ dc absolute rece-
sidad que la ampliaciol dc Ia escueia
de Arecibo, sea ejecutada con mucha
mejor suerte y gusto que la de San
Juan, cons;c, que no SC dice ada
Ii los contratisIas, que 10 son g@ pos
,abes, de la ninguna esteiica del ccie-
berrimo edificio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26

Nueva York, ma1tes.Ifa presentado la dimi
sion del cargo de Senador por New York, ell no
nolabe Mr. Root, que piensa dedcarse al ejer
cicio de su profession, seg,in ha dicho confden-
cialmente.
Mr. Root esta cansado de la politica, por
otra parte, el sueldo que tienen los senadores es
lie una enorme desproporcon comparable con 10
que CANA EN- su acreditadisimo bufete.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
SsPsieis Especial Gel beleila 1isf sssl''i
OHBLEGRAWAS.
As t@secs' 81 : s5r h;so
UN OPERATOR HABLISIMO

Nueva York, martes.-Se haccn grandes elo-
gios de la cfcacia de la telegrafia sin hios, que
ha peimtido al "Rcpublc' ponerse en- comu-
ncaci6n con el Baltic pedirlc e valoso
|auxio que este buque lie presto
En- el Congreso ha sido mny eOgiado el ope-
rador del "Rcpublic" que sera propuesto para
una recompcnsa
El relate que hacen los naufragos es espeluz
|nante.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
los nAufrsgoa Ilega.
ron 4 Puertn .
RECOGIDOS POR OTRO BUQUE

Nueya York, martes-Ha llegado este puer-
to eli vapor Baltic, trayendo 4 SUI bordo los
pasaieros de los buques Republic" "Flori-
da', siniestrados por un choque en- alta mar.
Aunqne al principle Sc crey6 de poca impcr-
tancia las averias del Republic, vlose pronto
cue no ofrecfa seguridad alguna, que peligra-
6a Ia vida de todos en- un naufragio inminente
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
8ujU ria IN vilix
sus t:>o al
SITUACION QUE EMPEORA

Nueva York, martes.-Bulgaria esta movili-
zando tropas con una rapidez que sorprende !;
los poderes Ell ejercito que ha lgorado reunir
es bastante poderoso Sc cree superior al turco
en- discipline Y organization.
La actitud del gobierno de Bulgaria esta cream
do un nuevo conhicto q los poderes que va no sa-
ben como conjurar el tantas veces aplazado con-
fictD.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
Eg enorme *raosso
UN PRESUPUESTO FANTASTICO

Nueva York, martes.-Itos que censuran d la
administration americana por II ilacaso de Pa
mama, dicen Que las obras no poir;,n verse ter
minadas, sin antes gastar Ell elias la enorme SUI
de mil qninentos milones.
Las obras, ain empeando esta suma fantas-
tica, taTdalian mas de seis amos Ell verse terlni
nadas
Cundc general desahento.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
Los fe stejos pre-
ssdercials 3 err Cu6 -
FORASTEROS EN- LA HABANA

Nucva York martes.--i4as noticias que Sc re-
ribcn de la Habana dcen que de todas parties de
Ii repiblica lega immense gcntio la capital
para asistir los festejos presdenciales.
TT programa que ha hecho circular por to-
do ell pals, tiene ntimcros de gran attraction.
La Habana esta deslnmbrante. Ofrece un as
nccto de animacion inusitada.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
Una GAIA De eco
nOnias ' p'fStanOs

Sc nos ha remitidO el balance gene
raj de la GAIA de Economics y pr6sta
/, los de San German eerradO en- la tar
le del 90 de Diciembre del pasado aio.
III esiado de In sociedad cs satisfac-
eric.
Forman la ,Iunta ,dc gobierno para
Il afio actual, los se1orcs siguientes:
Presidente: don Ulises Lopez Carlo.
Tesorero: don Ulises Sanabria. Secre-
tario: don Tomas Vivoni. Vocales
propiefarios: don Miguel "A. Ramirez,
don Jose vte Quihones, don Joaquin
Nazario don. Juan Ortiz Pericl hi.
Vocalos suplcntes: don Carlos itami-
rez Dominique, don Pedro Acosta, don
Domingo Pecriecc hi y ion Juan \. Na
tos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-01-26
INDIAN TINCTURE PORTO RICO co.

Ha sido egdo 1o 1902 81 seho
Balbas
de Ia TITURA INDIANA es una
Drecc6 Administrator del Heraidc Els
pano.'
Compana relaconad dan su
rrespondencia pedidos dem&s ta forna:
ar predene de In TINcTURE PORTO RICO COMPANY
O. 207
'INABoNA" Fortaleza Al
Direction Telegrafca san JUAN
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LOS CONTRIBUTE NTES

gesoa avidad de administrators devonc
ebdanse csrrcsponden los his
Gales de habes dducdo del
corrientes darado
dapieid de q
djie anteeedentes nsaos j..
aparado
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yE\TA Dll nf1TEDIlLNS
PARA IMPRENTA
PARA IMPRENTA

Por ata de local taeesy enendo que habilia
so para e cmpazamento de gunas maquinas "Lnotype
reaizan ecios muy barao chvaletes caas componedor
oda case de titles para mprenta Tamben veden pos
buen estado veinte pesos quntal
Aprovechad ocasion
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-16

anywhere in the woods of the Grand
Duchy of Hesse would to-day bring
from S35 to $40. Oak trees that sell
in Texas for 81 each to stave makers
would be worth from s125 to $15G
in Eastern Bavaria, and instance
have been known there where OAK
logs forty feet long and thirty-two
inches in diameter at the butt brought
1920 each at auction sale, the usual
method of selling wood in Germany.
In this country beech has scarcely
any value, but beech tree twenty
four inches in diameter in the SPECS
sart will bring s12, while an acre of
1t will bring 1920.
Nor are these merely figures cal
culated at random. They are cleaned
from carefully and accurately COM
pleted reports of the German officials
men who know almost e'ery inch
Of timber in their country and who,
in a country where much carving is
done, realize the value of the timber
so we'll protected by efficient laws
In Switzerland forestry received the
attention Of the Government for 200
years before America was discovered.
Zurich at that time made laws for
the protection of the Sihlwald. for
est which it still owns and which nets
to the little town an annual return Of
SIS an acre There whenever tree is
cut down another one must be plant
ed in its place, and the citizens OF
Switzerland, ever willing to place re-
strictions on themselves for the bene-
fit of the commonwealth, carry out
rigidly the laws laid down for the
protection and management Of the
towns pet forest.
In the United States there are &c.,
100000 acres of forest land left, but
forest fires, insects and the ravaging
hand of man are despoiling them so
rapidly that, doubtless, it will not be
| long before Uncle Sam takes hold and
! regulates the cutting down of trees as
it is done in countries across the wat
err. If this is done, and experts say
| it will be, the price of lumber, which
| is now considered high, will go soar
| ing still higher, and a good tract OF
| forest land, especially if it is near
| river, railroad or good driving roads
| will net the owner a far greater sum
than its rental to golf clubs or bill
| board advertisers.