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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

Two hundred pairs of silk stoch-
ings, $500; 80 pairs Of gloves at $3.50
a pair, S175; 30 pairs Of shoes at SIS
a pair. $3.50; c pairs OF diamond
shoes, $1,000; l pair OF ruby Shoes.
$500; 3 pairs Of rhines;oneheeled
shoes, $3.50; "a silk pettIcoats AT $40
ZACH. 500: 10 lace pat:Iroats s1S75:
Is fans at SIS each, s225; 30 i.'ter.
noon gowns at S24O each. $1,000; /
black velvet gown, / IL yard around.
$24O; 1000 yards. ribbons, average
price 80 cents, $1,000; % evening
gowns at $500 each; $4,000. 6 beaded
bags at $5v each. $500; Is negligees
and k,monos. 1875; / permanent sets
Of furs, s7,OON; 20 tailored gowns at
$l25 each, $4,000. 40 hats at s125
each. $4,000; lingerie. $4,000; Other
lir""''", mol tabuIated, $4,000. Total
s49,93O. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

GIRL WANTEo-For general house
work. No laundry work. Apply 324
Walnut or call 123.R, Bell phone.
5.2.12"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

To.day's Games.
Montreal at Jersey City.
Rochester at Newark.
Buffalo at Providence.
Toronto at Baltimore.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

LABoRERs WANTED = Laborers
wanted at Helmick Foundry and Ma.
chine Co., Belt Line Railroad. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

WANTEo-sewins. VIII sew at home
or go out by the day. Apply sig
Ridgley- avcnue. Bell phone 297.B. Y
S,,5s Is 511,ls
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01
Base. Bali
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
, Yesterda,'s Results.

AT Chicago
Cincinnati ....1O0OO0O51-7 "a
Chicago .."..1021,1000O--5 II .
Batteries: Sugss and Mclean; Law.
ender, Brown and Archer.
Other games postponed; rain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

Work nunters-aome OF pnsm mpfs
efficient than any you've ever employ.
ed-are reading the want ads these
days!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

WANTEo-Good Grstclass first and
second cook. White girls only. No
washing. Apply W. Van. office.
1912"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR RENT-Two houses In. East Park
near Owen. Bottle Plant, on Grafton
Pike, by stone quarry. Call Cons.
phone 3-M, Boothsvile, or Bell SIR
II Boothsyllle, or address Nimshi
Nuzum, Boothsyllle 4;12.26tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR RENT-Two furnished roomsiof
light housekeeping. Apply at 223
Albert Court street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply Ed Jones Yost Build.
ing. 1912
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR RENT : Furnished rooms Tor
light housekeeping. Apply got
Jackson street. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR SALE = Modern seven room
house, located between Fourth and
Fifth streets on Walnut avenue. III;
aulre OF C. R. Hall at. Peoples Es.
tlonai Bank. 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

WANTED-Competent second cook.
Apply White Cloud Restaurant. 2
4 5.2.l2
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01
STYLE COST WOMAN
S49,930 A YEAR
MRS. c. H. ANTHONY, OF WASH.
lNeToN, D. Co. GIVES LIST OF
ARTICLES WHICH SHE PUR.
CHASED.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. May Tin a
discussion on f5w much a wcll.dressed
American woman is obliged to spend
for clothes, MIS-, c. II. Anthony, of
Muncie, Ind, who recently startled
Washington society by wearing dla.
monds in. ;he heels OF her slippers.
gave Ills! OF her purchases made
within year. The listfollows:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

WANTED CEMENT FINIsHERs by
McClintlc.Marshall Con. Co. Apply
Owens w. Va. Bottle Works. 5.212t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE -For;saIs
small driving horses orwlll exchange
for horses OF heavier weight. Jackson,
Street Livery. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
front rooms, Mrs.f'WG Il. Black, 81:
mons flats. 4s3 Jackson street 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01
LARGE REVENUE.

or the total Russion national reve.
niue, sss5,Ss1,o 900, or more than one.
fourth, comes from receipts from
government spirit monopoly. "
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

ROOMS FOR RENT-with or without
light housekeeping. Mrs. ]. p. Robin
son. Cor. Monroe and High streets.
az
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR RENT-7-room house, Mt Yer.
non Ave. Apply Sl3 9Th street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FURNISHED ROOMS Tor rent ati1I6o
Virginia Ave, or call Bell phone
35S-J.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01
FOE RENT 8

FOR RENT-4 room house and garden,
Hamilton, Hill, Second ward. See
Obey Grover. 5.1.3ts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

Yesterdays Results.
All games POSTPONED; rain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

TooSy-s Games
Chicago at Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia at New York.
Cincinnati at St. Louis.
Brooklyn at Boston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms and
six room house, 4S1 Madison ST
Els
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01
HELP WANTED.

&,ANTEo-Plano player, lady or gent,
toftravel wlthSconcert company un.
der canvas. Must be refined and
neat dresser. Address F. G. MAJOR,
Gen. Del, Fairmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01

Reading real estate ads is a first
{ step toward home.owning-ia prelIml.
raTy, observed by IA majority OF tho
people Who buy homes
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-01
staInldInlq. Of the cIubs..

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The city councikheld called meet
ing this morning for the purpose of
considering the question Of a loca-
ton for an interurban station. Mr..
Gammill. general manager, asks for
lease on 16x1OO feet Of the city
property east of the fire station. The
matter was discussed at length, three
councilmen being in favor of furnish
ing suitable location for the con-
venience OF the general public, and
they finally decided to call a mass
meeting at Q o'clock Monday morning
to secure an expression Of the public.
Mr.. Gammill asked that the matter
be decided at once, as work is ready
to begin. The Commercial Club has
recommended that the lease be az
ranged.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
COL. c. B. ABERCRDMB|E DEAD
Prominent Citizen Entered Into Rest
After a Long illness.

Col. G. B. Abercrombie, one Of
Bryan's most prominent and honored
citizens, died at his home in this city
last night after long illness. He
had been in feeble health for two or
three years, and had been confined to
his home for the past several months.
In the earlier stages of his illness he
visited specialists in different cities
in the hope OF finding relief from his
sufferings, but it was to no avail, and
he gradually grew weaker and weaker
until the end came.
Colonel Abercrombie wal born in
Montgomery, Ala, March 26, 1852, and
was therefore so years, months and
26 days OF age at the time of his
death. He had not the advantages Of
schools and colleges in his youth and
young manhood, and was in every
sense of the word a self-made and
self-educated man. He early in life
determined to have an education, and
with that determination which char
acterized his whole life set diligently
to work in its requirement. He not
only received academic education,
but was a skilled bookkeeper and ac-
countant, and was thoroughly versed
in the law which he adopted as his
life profession.
After leaving Alabama, he lived in
Louisiana for number OF years
where he owned large farming inter-
ests. He later moved to Houston in
1890, where he engaged in the prac-
tice of law. In 1897 he moved to An
derson, Grimes county, and practiced
law until he came to Bryan in 1900.
During his residence here, Colonel
Abercrombie, by his quiet, gentleman
ly demeanor, his high sense Of honor,
his uniformly courteous treatment of
one and all, made him host Of warm
friends, and won the confidence and
respect of all who knew him.
He was a member of the Methodist
church, lived a consistent, Christian
life, and bore his long suffering with
fortitude that is born only of an IN
faltering trust in God.
Colonel Abercrombie was united in
marriage on December 10, 1890. to
Miss Bruson, and is survived by his
good wife and an only child, Miss
Bessie Abercrombie. He also leaves
several brothers and sisters, and the
bereaved family and relatives have
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
GREAT MEETING At ALEXANDER

Prof. T. w. Parker was prevented
by important business from attending
the farm extension meeting at Alex
ander, and Mr.. L. M. Hewitt, secretary
Of the Bryan Commercial Club, pre-
sided and called the meeting to order,
introducing DIR. W. F. Proctor as the
first speaker. His address was vivid
picture OF the results obtainable by
following business methods in farm
business and scientific methods in
farm cultivation. He urged the boys
and girls TO get into the game OF farm
ing, bring out the best to be had from
farm life, and profit by 1t. His ad-
dress was interesting, helpful and
well received.
Prof. C. M. Evans then delivered
his plea for a careful organization OF
the boys corn club and girls canning
club. He also handed out application
blanks to those asking for them, some
thing over twenty-five.
Mr.. A. w. Buchanan spoke OF the
excellent work accomplished by the
boys club in this county, and urged
the boys and girls to get to work early
for the next crop.
On account Of rain Mr.. Hewitt called
Edge up from Tabor and postponed
that meeting until later date.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
.sERV|ANs READY TO
WAR WITH AUSTRIA
Would Take Such Steps II Necessary
to Secure Ports Along the
Adriatic.
[By Associated Press.l

Paris, Nov. pa dispatch from
Belgrade says the Servians are pre-
pared to go to war with Austria If
necessary to get ports on the Adriatic.
The dispatch says there is great dis
quietude among the Servians. who are
Indifferent to the Austrian threats.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
ANOTHER SHAKE-UP IN
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Secretary Macveash Asked for the
Resignation Of Assistant Treas
urer Baantz.

tBy Associated Press.l

Washington, Nov. 22.-Secretary Of
the Treasury Macveagh today asked
for the resignation Of Gideon c.
Baantz, assistant treasurer Of the
United States, because he is said not
to be in sympathy with the secre-
tarys policy. He win be succeeded
by Christian S. Pierce. chief of the
division of banks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
PROMINENT RHODE ISLAND
II ! YOUNG LADY DEAD
Was Found Drowned In New River,
and Supposed to Have Been
Demented.
lBy Associated d-Press..

Providence, R. l., Nov. 22.-The
body of Norma Garvin. daughter Of
former Governor Garvin, was found
in New river today. She disappeared
Wednesday. Members of the family
say she complained recently of trouble
with her head. A note found said:
81 can't get water of my mind"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
THE WEATHER.
Friday, November %, 1912.
Tonight and Saturday: Fair and
colder; probably frost tonight.
Weather Conditions.

An area of high pressure attended
by colder weather is now central over
the plateau. The Manitoba disturb
ance has moved to the great lakes
and is causing high winds in that Sec
tion and no precipitation. Rains have
occurred 10 SOME localities in Texas.
The temperature has rsen in the ex-
treme Northwest. The coldest re-
ported was 1S' at Winnemucca. The
weather in this vicinity for tonight
and Saturday will be fair and colder.
John DAILY, Jr
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
sYDNA ALLEN GUILTY
Jury Returned Verdict Of Murder In
Second Degree--Given
Fifteen Years.
IBy Associated Press.l

Wytheville, Va, Nov 22.-Sydna
Allen, leader of the clan which shot
up the Carroll county courthouse at
Hillsville, resulting in the death Of
FIVE persons, was found guilty today
of murder in the second degree for
killing Judge Marse. The jury fixed
the penalty at fifteen years in the
penitentiary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
viii Negotiate FURTHER.
[By Associated Press.l

Sofia, Nov. 22.-Bulgaria will nego-
tiate further with Turkey regarding
an armistice. The Bulgarian plenipo-
tentiaries we're appointed today and
it is expected negotiations will begin
within the next twenty-four hours.
The rejection of preliminary condi-
tons was not taken with surprise. as
Bulgaria had asked for more than
she could have expected.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
.PREs|DEAT-EIECT WILSON
sCRAPPED PHOTOGRAPHER
Engaged In Lively Dispute Which
Came Near Ending In
Blows.
IBy Assoclated Press.l

Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov. 22.--
President-elect Wilson had lively
dispute today, which almost ended in
blows. with an American pho
tograper who took picture of him.
Governor Wilson exclaimed angrily:
you are not gentleman; If you
want a good thrashing, keep that up.
! can take care of myself in these
things. I came here especially to
avoid photographers"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
HEAVY SNOW FELL IN
TEXAS LAST NIGHT:
[Bv ASSOC ted Press.l

FL Paso, Texas, Nov. 22-Snow fell
last night between here and Sander
son. There was some suffering
caused to cattle. but as the snow
melted as 1t fell, the range is bene-
fitted by it. 1t is several inches deep
in the mountains this morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
PHYSICIAN COMMITS SUICIDE
[By Associated Press.I

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 22-Dr.
], B. Slaughter, a practicing physician
here for thirty years. killed himself
this afternoon. Business troubles are
said to have been the cause.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
new YORK. |NF0RMERs
Y 7 MAKING HOT FOOT
Have Kissed New York Goodbye
and Are Seeking a Healthier
Cline.
rBv Asaociated Press. ]

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 22.-Inform-
ers Schepps. Weber, Vallon and
Rose are said to have passed through
here on the New York-Chicago limited
this morning.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
commission SAYS
! sCHRANK IS INSANE
rBy Associated press.l

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 22.-The
commission of alienists reported to-
day that John Schrank. who shot Col
onel Roosevelt, is insane and unable
to confer intelligently with his coun-
sci about his defense. Schrank, pale
but not excited. listened to the read
ing OF the report.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
TURKS AND BULGAR|ANs
RESUMED FIGHTING
Turkish Warships Prevented Bull
garians Breaking Through
Turkish Lines.
rBy Associated Press.1

London, Nov. 22.-Fighting con-
tinues today along the entire line at
Tchatalja, according to Constants
nople dispatches. The Bulgarians re.
newed their efforts to break through
the Turkish lines, but Turkish war
ship prevented the success of the
early attempts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
HOUSTON. INFESTED
WITH PURSE |! sNATCHERs
tBy Associated press.l

Houston, Texas. Nov. 22.-Half a
dozen purses have been snatched in
the shopping district Of this city with
in the past two days. No arrests have
been made.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
the profound sympathy Of all in thelr

He was laid to rest in the city.ceme-
terry at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon,
and in the absence of his pastor. Rev.
Glenn Finn, the services were con-
Quoted by Revs. M. e. Weaver and
]. NJ Thomas. e Z.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
DUCK HUNTER
3 .ssf e1tmfrf
Y ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
sfF1s efErsi
Isy Associated Press.l

ISy ASSOCIATED Press.I
Houston, Texas, Nov. 22.-George
Dammer OF Seabrooke while trying to
pull duck he had shot into his boat
with the butt of his guns the weapon
was discharged. blowing OF his head.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-22
JAS. ELLIS ELECTR0CUTEB
IBy Associated Press. ]

Eddyyilel, KY, Nov. 22.-James FL
lis, the constable who killed Magis~
trate Beatty w. Burnside a year ago,
was electrocuted here today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

ministcring the reserves amount cd to ,58f.7O.
 The number of Alaska insane persons cared for in the asylum was l5 on July i6 last. as against f20 on the same date in 1910. There was, however, a decrease i'll the number of patients in 1910 as compared with 1909.
 Governor Clark urges that the school law be so amended as to make the amount which may be allotted for a building from Si,- POO to $2,500, according to the size of the school. The act also should be amended SO as to make 1t possible to establish school dis tricts in places where there are as few as IS white children of school age. The schools for na- tives, of which there are about 80, are administered by. the bureau of education in Washington. ~,,.
 In regard to the liquor law as applied to the sale of liquor to natives the report states that a case is now before the courts which may cause the law to be- come imperative. In that event the immediate enactment of a new liquor law is urged, az the es- tablishment of the right of the Alaska Indians io purchase li- quor, and of white men to see it to them, means the utter ruin and
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Governor Walter F.. Clark'S au- nual report to the president has been issued and contains many recommendations for changes in the present laws governing the territory. The report deals ex- haustivcly with the question of territorial government and the necessity of increasing the tax on the product of the fisheries. Gov crnor Clark is opposed to local territorial government, fearing that the revenues of Alaska would not be sufficient to maintain the territory as it now is by apprOpri- ations from the federal govern ment.
 The report shows there are now t5 incorporated towns in Alaska. In nine of these taxes have been levied on a total assessed value of S7,669,O47.
 The total of merchandise ship ments from Alaska during the fis- cal year amounted to $t3,813,- S24 as against S12,349,562 m 1910. This does not include prec- ious metals.
 The shipments of gold and sill yer in 1911 were Si5,t7t,OO8 as |against SiS, S,4O1,8i9 for 1910.
 The shipments of copper for 1911 were valued at $776,947 as against $t65.655 in 1910. The shipments of coal to Alas ka from the United States de- creased in 1911, while that from foreign countries showed an in crease.
 Governor Clark states there are serious defects in the general mining laws as applied to Alaska. The laws encourage speculation for the owners of mining claims
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
SPANISH CABINET
 RESIGNS IN HUFF
King Granted Pardons to Leaders of Rioters With Too Great
 LiberaIity

Madrid, Spain, Jan. l5.--King Alfonso has caused the members of the cabinet to resign in a body as n protest against his action in committing the sentences inn posed upon the leaders of the rioters.
 The king showed great lcnicncy by granting pardon during the holiday festivities. Several leaders .Of the riots who had been con dcmnrd Io pay inc extreme pen ally were commutcd tO life inn prisOnment. The terms of other long sentence prisoners was greatly reduced. The members of Inc cabinet considered inc action of the king an interference which could not bc approved by them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
EXPENSE WAS
 TOO GREAT
Believed Ambassador Bacon Rs- signed Because Position Was
 Too Expensive for Him

W aShinEtOn. Jan. i5--PrrSi,lent- Taft formally accepted the rcsig- nation of Ambassador Bacon to- day. There is considerable spec ulati"n as to who will be given the appointment.
 AmbaSSadOr Bacon is said tD have resigned because his income anu salary were not sufficient to maintain the position on q scale equal to that adopted by the rep rcS"niativcS of the countries in Paris. The salary of the Ameri- can ambasSadnr tn France is S1 800 per annlIuu.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
PROF. PARKER
 ENROUTE NORTH
Wili Sail on Alameda to Make Third Try to Climb Mount
 Mckinley

Seattle, Jan. i5.--PrOfeSSOr Parker has arrived in this city and will sail for Alaska on the Alameda. He goes north 10 make a ~,r!d attempt tO scale Mount Mckinley.
 Professor Parker will go into the interior by way of Seward. Men have been engaged during the winter in establishing camps and clearing the way. He is hope full of accomplishing his purpos. . of reaching the top of the moun- Jain this time. He will follow the route taken by the Lloyd party, who claimed tO have sealed the peak.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
KELLOGG MAY
 SUCCEED BACON
Believed He Will be Named h,B President as Ambassador
 to France

St. Paul, Jan. i5.--IL is under stood in official circles that Prsss- dent Taft will appoint a St. Paul man Co the position rendered va cant through the resignation af Robert Bacon, ambassador eo France.
 Frank Kellogg has been in con- ference with the president and If is believed he will be given tha appointment. Kellogg's friends state he will accept it. if the posi- tiOn is offered him.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
MarpIed.

In thc presence of a few invit- ed guests and friends Mrs. Bessie Woodbridge and Mr. Emil Davis were unified in marriage al i:3O yesterday al the residence of MT. and Mrs. F.. c. Amcs. Rev. J. Bunting Johnson ofriciatcd Mir. Davis is a well known mining man of Valdez, having interests in a number of properties at Shoup bay. The newly married couple have leased the Ames residence and will make their homo there this winter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

ill many cases reside elsewhere, and have no intention of operat- ing their claims. The motive to develop as a condition of own erShip--the central fact in the activities of some of the most progressive mining states ill Oth- CT parts of the wOrld--is entirely wanting in Alaska. The require ment that certain amount of assessment work be done does not answer the purpose of develop ment at all, nor would it do so ev- ell if the provision were not evad- ed nOtoriously in many instances. Moreover the amount of assess ment work required when the owners of eight mining claims form an association is absurdly small.
 The forest reserves in Alaska were administered at an expense of 69 per cent of the revenue de- rived. It is estimated that be- tween 30 and 10 per cent of the lumber consumed in the territory is imported. The timber cut on the forest reserves in the last fis- cal year amounted to 28,i47, $40 board feet, and the stumpage charges were $29,975.O7. The to- tai collections of money on ac- count of the use of forest reserv- es and their products were S39,- 9l7.35, and the expenses of ad-