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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

Of trecless miles.
Might not, asked the forest experts a
decade ago, these sand hills be con-
verted into ferests7 Might not q
growth of trees serve the purpose of
holding the tops on these shifting hills,
Of stabuizing them, OF converting them
nto usefulness, Of providing timber
where 1t was greatly needed?
It WAS determined that the expert
ment should be tried An area OF more
than 200, 600 acres OF sand dunes was
set aside for the purpose. II was des-
ignated the Nebraska National Forest
q rather ambitious name for a region
or which there were absolutely no
trees
| The foresters had little idea what
trees were most likely 10 grow suc-
cessfully on these sand dunes Therc
was no growth there that had proven
itself. they went Into the nearest
/ forests. those on tho eastern slope oil
/ The Rockies, those of the Black Hills
those of Michigan. From these they
dug mp we'll rooted young plants and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

Under these conditions II they were
attacked from the land side, the srtil-
lcry Of the enemy would be unable
to see them, 10 get the range and d.
the damage that II might II the view
was open. SO the forest experts have
been setting out these fringcs Of trees
with new purpose in mind that of
national defense.
One of the great advantages In for
ests that are artiflctally induced IS the
fact that the trees that are IN go 10
make them UP may be carefully sc
lectei and that they may therefore be
composed 81 the very best lumber pro-
jucing varieties There ia a vast diff
ference between the value of the yield
of a scrub growth Of trees. growth
~ average value. and a growth OF
specially solicited kinds.
There Is. for instance. tbs Doue's.
Gr. a magnificent monarch OF the
Seed Gathering
An Interesting phase Of tho tire.
planting business is the procuring os
seed, Mos. OF the desirable varieties
are Of the pine family and conc bear
ers The pine cone Is the coHtainer OF
/ me seed OIL tflH1 k4tH levy NV At IA VIZ
heart Of the cone at the base of its
| spires lie the tiny seeds from which
great trees may grow. The seeds 81
/ the Tngelmann spruce are SO small
| that 10000 are needed to make a
| pound OF the Douglas fir 5o.ooo are
required
In the autumn, when the cones be-
Gin TO drop, the people Of the forest
regions arc asked by the government,
10 go into the woods and gather them.
They are paid az much as ATTY cents
"A bushel. 1t is II picnic season and
men, women and children 60 into the
iwfrds and return heavily laden with
j pine cones. These are purchased by
the forester and dried out Then they
are placed In shakers constructed on
the principle OF the barrel churn and
tunbied about most vigorously. Thus
are the tiny seed Jared out This
shaker f~ tree seed threshing ma
chine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

put them out In the sand dune eoun-
try Nearly all OF them died. There
we're two varieties that survived in
considerable numbers. These were the
Jack pine and the yellow pine. OF
these proven varieties seed were sown
in nursery that was established for
the purpose In the sand hills. II was
four or five years before stock could
be thus developed and ambitious plant
Ing begun. Eventually the little trees
were ready for putting out in quaint
ties and now some thousands of acres
are being added TO the sand dune for
ests every year,
Protecting Our forts.
This last season there has been GO
ing forward a very peculiar variety Of
tree planting. one that was planned by
the military branches OF the govern
ment and executed by the Forest Serv-
ice. The military experts decided that
Il would no TO the advantage Of the
coast defenses Of the nation IL they
we're screened from the rear by forests
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

zens. These men are elected by popu-
lar vote, third of whom are renew
able every three years. and two OF
whom are appointed every six months
to act as Regents. The Regents exer
else executive power. a smaller Coun-
Gil consists of twelve members and Is
divided into four Congresses. The
Government maintains two Secretaries
Of State, one for foreign affairs and
the other for the interior. The Re-
public has no beggars as people who
are poor are taken care OF by the
State. Medical attendance Is free to
those unable to pay, and there Is an
excellent hospital for such cases.
Education Is compulsory and good
schools are provided. All citizens able
10 bear arms are technically obliged
to do so between the ages of sixteen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

ture that would be sG that could be
desired. This method IS nov quite
generally followed.
Protect The water sheds.
since # has funds for the planting
of but 5000 acres a year the Forest
Service has eudeavorcd 70 SO choose
those areas mat thew would do the
most good There are watersheds for
cities for instance. There trees may
be as yaluab bic as etscv here tor timber
purpo4es and may serve the creates.
need in the nrotection Of a useful wa
tersbsd Tho praera,n has therefore
embraced the Man fur planting as
much civ watershed as possible. Los
Ane.aias Portland Sal Lake. Colorado
snrlnea ana manv otaer important
ci,{os b,,.c 4yetarsbeae IN the national
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

Grmed anew the independence of the
Republic. In 1919 demand was made
by Austria that Garibaldi be delivered
to them after he had taken refuge at
SAN Marine. The request was refused
but il was agreed that Garibaldi be
allowed 10 take refuge in America and
that after his companions had been
disarTned that they be allowed to go
their ways unmolested - and San
Marine was again left undisturbed.
In 1859 the descendants Of Marinus
decreed the abolition of capital punish
ment.
How Country Is Governed.
The governing body of the Republic
is called the General Assembly. This
has sixty members, twenty Of whom
represent the nobility, twenty the land
owners and twenty the ordinary citi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

11 n III IN X Was announced a re"
months ago tnas the Eep4b-
lie Of San Marine had deloJ
=" the German lrmperot by re-
<ps,ug TO comply with his demand that
ths wireless station at Monte Ttano.
which is in direct ,somntun jcaefou with
me rsTeg Tower at Paris he do0ot-
ished. most perroug were przzled Few
had ever even heard IT hc toy Ise-
public. and hHe they were hunting
the country by The adj Of "a map aua
nagulfying glass san Marjno furtaer
tnsuited the Kaiser br refusing 10 10
eeive the German Commission aed
then "unsheathed ats sH ord on bchaif
OF italy" aud threw It's army or thirty
nine officers ana nine hundred ana
Fifty privates into the European cen
aict
The area Of this p!ueky little coun-
try Is about th!rty~three square mites
and IS spread out ON the fiat top %
II onte Titano. q spur ~ me Apprentices
1t is about twelve miles from Bimlns
tmade famous by Dzhte). and dom
mates the Adrtafic. The Republic is
entirely surrounded by Italian terri
tory and has eleven thousand inhabf-
fants. all of whom are Italians Their
sympathy is naturally viii Italy
Founded Nv Stone Cutter.
1t has existed since the fourth cen
tory and owes its origin 80 a man who
was prosecuted H. Rome on account
or mis- religion. InGrr the reign of
the Emperors Diocletjan and Maxi
milan. at the tine whea thc Eternal
9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

n sEaSsa are beLiS HlAE.@d iftto
II Pine forests that wu pc cut
~ by the great g9araenldren Of
she present generation The huge
burns of this Black Hits where the
FIRE demon has run riot are being set
out In little trees as regularly spaced
as well ordered orchard. that pos
serity may have the timber with
which to build i.s houses silver dprad
spruce. handso1nest Of trees, IS being
grown II the nurseries Of the Rookie
snd planted among the SHOWS uf great
attitudes where It alone VIII thrive
that the stream ilow of the future may
he conserved.
Such are some Of the objects and
rome OF the tasks OF the Forest SeY9v-
ace in its program OF reforestation
which Is being steadily pushed The
planting OF the present season has Just
been completed and there are is. 600
acres Of model forests OF the future fn
course Of development as result
This Is not large acreage when x Is
known that there are 2000, GEO acres
In national forests that are practically
nnproductive and crying out to be SET
down in trees. !, is, however. a piece
of good work well done and enc that
will prove a demonstration or possl.
tilities
Planting For THE Future
Congress IS now providing Ger air
amounts Of money esea year for "a
planting OF trees in barren areas o
the national forest ii realizes tha
these lands which the nation owns ar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-26

arc sixty years The capital city Is
enclosed in triple row Of ranparts
and three towers, The square clock
tower, known as La Rocca. IS the
prison and from the summit ON festival
occasions aoats the blue and white
flag which beara the coat Of arm. OF
the Repuhlic~-three strong towers on
three rocks; three curved fiame guies
issue from the towers. The escntcheon
Is strmountod by a crown. indicating a
sovereign state. and IS surrounded by
two branehes--oRe Of oak and the 9TH
or Of laurel leaves fastened by a ribbon
upon which IS tho device LIBERTAS.
the same ss Inscribed on the cross In
the fourth century Ia Rccoa also
holds the great holt ruug 10 summon
the people to assemblies. II was rnnS
altar the debate Of the uncil on ths
subject Of entering the war was con-
Guided and the Inhabitants locked to
the Cathedral to see tina mobilization
Of the army.
Weird Place
The whole country is weird place
with It's high walls and dark houses.
its barracks. the erHcecf the Sovereign
Council ana it's Cathedral. The latter
Ia a miniature copy OF the Church az
the Madeleine at Paris and has high
altar of precious marble md six smaii-
or affairs. The sanctuary is guarded
by statues of the four cardinal virtues
and figure Of Saint Marine as a
deacon is on pedestal OF verde
antique In the choir. Relics OF tho
patron saint are all about. The edince
of the Sovereign Council Ia rather
pretty with It's highly colored frescoes
and pictures, especially the ono OF
Saint Marinus In the centre. Portraits
of Victor Emmanuel, the Empress
rugenia and Napoleon also embcilish
tho walls The Post and Telegraph
offices are at one end of the building.
Inc latter having been opened to ths
world in 1880. A vast reservoir suG-
FESTIVE of the Princes Well at Monaco
supplies tho land with water.
The resources OF the country are
limited to quarrying stone. raising cat
re. cultivating grain and tho large
nhestnuts such as are used in the
stuf1ng OF turkeys at Christmas, the
making of oil, cheese and wine. tho
latter being exceptionally fine. a
weekly market Is held at the village
Of Borro. and there Is an annual fair
for the sale of sheep and oxen.
There is no public debt, taxes ara
light, living Is cheap and the residents
on the whole are a happy lot of peo-
plea tiny Republic which has made
Itself respected even by the most des-
potic powers. San Marine has az
tradition treaties with several coun-
tries. including the United States. and
this was brought about only after long
discussion Of the Council, several OF
whom declared that they would re-
fuse their signatures to the document
in which they had to enter into nego-
tiatons with a country which pre-
served too many of the Institutions Vt
the Middle Ages in it's laws and GUS
!, toms, among them the dea.h penalty
for murder. Later. however. the
treaty was signed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-08

lied its owner, If, as it seemed from
the clear eyes, prompting heart,
true and lovable, inspired that at
tractive friendly CLEAN.
At length the arduous quest of the
investigator was rewarded. At a
quaint little country town Vance
Merton located the missing heiress.
He spent several days in making in
quiries. He watched from distance
the modest young girl, who was
working as a seamstress. He had
fancied in the past that he loved a
woman. He knew better now, for
real affection filled his soul and glor-
flied his nature.
Then Vance Merton did a selfish
thing. He neglected his mission, he
forgot all about his duty to Lawyer
Doyce. Here was fresh, charming
girl, unspoiled by experience. content
and happy in a humble sphere of life.
What might not the possession of
wealth and luxury and idleness do to
change that sterling nature?
Vance secured an Introduction to
the object of his esteem. He courted
her, he learned that her modest, sem
sible tastes were akin to his own. He
proposed and was accepted.
He ignored Lawyer Doyce as thor
oughly as though he were totally for
gotten. Vance managed to get his
savings together. He! bought a sweet
little home and they settled down to
love in cottage.
Perhaps six months had gone by
when something occurred. This
something" was Lawyer Doyce. The
old skinfint had not heard word
from his young agent and had won
dered at the fact He had started
others out to try and locate the young
heiress. All had failed. He about
gave up the search and the case
slumbered.
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I He was not, tired and thirsty, and
he politely asked the young mistress
of the place to give him drink of
water.
Kind-hearted, hospital Eunice in
vited him into the cool, shady parlort
She brought him glass of water and
a fan and invited him to sit down
and rest himself. y
Hello suddenly exclaimed Doyce,
and his eyes goggled.
''Why-what-" began the startled
Eunice.
Then she noted that the eyes of her
random guest were fixed upon 4
framed portrait on the wall-that Of
her husband, Vance Merton.
"Who-may 1 ask-who is that?@'
inquired Doyce, desperately excited,
my husband" answered Eunice,
flushing prettily and proudly.
why, l know him!'' cried the laW4
yer. 'It is Vance Merton"
Eyes, sir, - replied Eunice. eff you
are friend of his he will certainly
be glad to see you"
Him. muttered Doyce, musing9
ly, and then sudden conjecture as
sailed his shewd mind. He gradually
led the unsuspecting Eunice to talk
of her history and marriage.
"Eunice Purcell found herr"
he gloated to himself. That rascal
Vance captured the prize on the sly,
Ell? And left me in the dark! I'll bet
he's collected the estate from the law!
yers in the east without letting me
know a thing about it. Clever scheme
-ahaw
Doyce arose to his feet as Vance
himself entered the house.
"Why-hello!' half started, half
smiled the discounted Doyce.
Eyes, it's me-" observed Doyce. q
say, young man, / see you've got the
heiress."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
I'm Pursuit. Of + oily

A BEAUTIFUL TELEPHONE LADY Of
brilliantly painted wood holds in the centre
OF the bouquet which she carries glass
rnouthpiece. But the rest OF the telephone
she artfully keeps behind her. Price, SIS.
FRANKLIN SIMON COMPANY.
LEST YOU FORGET, keep your golf score
pad attached TO your wrist. A cunning device
costs 25 cents.
HUFFMAN
A PURSE JUST LARGE ENOUGH to
hold that much-sung trash" is of taffeta with
a metal top Gorgeous silk lining and card
and vanity case make its inners as lovely a5
Its outside. Reduced in price from SIS to S.
HAVlLAND.
A fit receptacle for that essence OF Araby
is the gracefully shaped perfume bottle OF
lovely hued aurcne glass. In the blue the
price is S.. For the gold, $3.50.
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who is looking for something smart in
tailored blouse, yet something that is not too
fragile. The price IS S2.9S and there are
twelve models from which to make choice.
B. ALTMAN & co.
A GENERAL SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
LINENS offers, for example, tablecloths for
SIPS and for SS.75. And Turkish towels, also
excellent value, at $3.50 dozen, these to be
on sale on Monday and Tuesday only.
STERN BROTHERS
SILVER PLATED WARE is to be had on
Monday and Tuesday at exceptionally attrac-
tive prices. Flat dishes, in Sheffield reproduc-
ton, fifteen inches in diameter, will be S6.S5,
in place of the customary So A charming
three piece coffee set, including coffee and
sugar pot and cresmer, are Of very lovely
Colonial pattern. The regular price Of Se.75
for the day will be $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10

gloves, with bit of gathering at the wris's
These arc only so cents.
AN INTRODUCTORY SALE OF FuRS
makes it possible to purchase on Monday Tor
sl35. a stunning Hudson seal coat long ana
slightly fared as to skirt. The bottom is
banded with skunk, and there is high collar
of the same fur. 1t sounds absurd, but very
smart tacoon set. with neckpece and new
barrel shaped muf, is offered tor olO'|9' Inns
very durable fur is especially attractive lot
daily wear for the school or college girl
r. H. MACY & co.
IT is SCARCELY LIKELY that the
limited number Of corsets which will be Of
fered on Monday will last longer than just
that day. There are medium, high and low
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
STERN BROTHERS.
BEST & CO.

BEST & CO.
WOMENS PURE THREAD SILK
STOCKINGS, in black and street shades
will be on sale for three days. They are very
strongly spliced, and have double stop run
garter tops. The usual prices are Sl.2S, Sl.SO
and 81. But the ssle price will be so cents.
FUR TRIMMED COATS for women and
misses on Monday and Tuesday will be on
sale. There will be some for $3.50 for S34.50
and for $3.50 Wool velour, vicuna, Bolivia
broadcloth and Scotch tweeds will be used.
WHITE SILK WAISTS on Monday and
Tuesday only will be sold for $685.. They
are tailored pussy willow taffetas, and have
convertible collar.
SAKS x CO.
CREPE DE CHINE BLOUSES on sale
Monday and Tuesday, will help out the woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10

= Bargaims for Monday Only

and &c likewise reduced for the day from s4.9S
to $40.
B. ALTMAN & co.
A BRIEF PERIOD OF D1SLOYALTY,
and again allegiance is paid to broadcloth as
a medium for women's suits. rare oppor-
tunity for the purchase of good quality, in
black or in colors. is offered by the sale which
takes place on Monday. The olotn IS ~
inches wide and the price, Sl.So yard.
SAKS & CO.
THEY MAY LAST LONGER, the reindeer
skin handbs rs, which will be put on sale on
Monday for S.. But so great is their re-
semblancc to a particular imported handbag
that il is more probable that they will not
last longer than the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
~: AS IL Looks Em the Piece

ant color instead of orphan asylum stripe.
And il my have bit of hand embroidery
on the collars and cuffs, and little pockets in
the skirt without losing dignity. And also
without being expensive For at Lord & Tay-
lor's they have one SUCH in Bingham, beauti-
fully made and costing only SO. Besides, it is
so we'll made that the mistress might covet
it for a house dress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
DIR. REEDS CUSHION SHOE.

SOLID COMFORT is A JOYOUS REAL
ITY when it is founded upon walking boot
designed for women whose arches are not as
curved as they might be. An extension heel,
which is very low. gives the slight necessary
support. Five thicknesses of light sole,
namely. leather, cork, leather felt and French
kid insole take away the shock of hard pave
ments. A blunt toe gives ample room. Price, 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
Sensible Shoes
and Pretty
LORD & TAYLOR.

SLIPPERS THAT MIGHT HAVE
sHAMED CINDERELLA'S in the resplen-
dence of their cloth-of-silver are 70 be sold
for sA6s. reduced directly from $3.50.
If the present great height Of women's boots
is not essential one might find pleasure in the
purchase OF patent leather or gunmetal shoes
with cloth or kid tops that were formerly SIS
and s. in price and are now to be had tor
s27s. Their concave Spanish heels, too, arc
ouite correct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
r. II. MACY & co.

SOMETHING PRETTY, SOMETHING
NEW, is the "Flaxon Batiste" lingerie, just
being offered for approval by Macy's. 1t is
almost as fine as null, but much more practi-
cal, as. it may be tubbed as often as necessary.
Combinations, surplice style, simple and dain-
ty. are S1.49, and little Gretchen nightgowns
are Sl.8o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
HAVILAND
Motto Neglect the Boy
ALEX TAYLOR.

THOSE VERY PROFESSIONAL looking
school hats with the self band in contrasting
color have been reduced from Sr2s to 50 cents
B. ALTMAN
LIKE MOTHER, LIKE CHILD. Tha. s
in so far as the Russian suit is concerned
Picture this charming little Russian coat Of
broadcloth with standing collar and cuffs
either of Krimy fur or nutria, which resen-
bles beaver. Price, S22.so, and the little funsd
Russian cap to match is $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
OPPENHEIM, COLLINS.

DRECOLL is the designer of the evening
coat which, in an Inexpensive copy is now
offering itself for sale. 1t is in broadcoth, in
white, rose and apricot, the fitness OF its sides
being gathered by self-frogging A luxurious
mouflon collar tops it. Cost is SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10

busts, but only sizes 70, "a and Is. The stand
ard prices OF the manufacturers are % ana
$40. but they will all be offered for Sl9/.
THE MONDAY RIBBON SALE, too, will
probably last only during that day. All-s1k
taFetas. with MORE stripes, dot or cross bars,
g.. inches wide, in all colors and black and
white. is among the lot that is offered ior ~
cents yard
JAMES A. HEARN.
GEORGETTE CREPE, the standard blouse
material Of the season, is used in hnely
tucked waist which is beng sold on Monday
only for S44o The usual price Of this blouse
is s4e8 Another equally smart blouse, and
one of like good value, combines Georgette
with fine crepe de chine. 1t has novelty tucks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
STERN BROTHERS.
Where Z URLS Worn
FRANKLIN SIMON.

FRANKLIN SIMON.
1T 10 WORN ON THE STOCKINGS $"
Franklin Simon, and sell hosiery ior danems
with three fur-edged rufiies. TIE price, s'."
Choker collars, fairly moderate, CT wn,s
fox ard dyed blue fox are 10 be had for sll.%
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10

Nosh's ARR and The accompanying animals
have fascinated The childish mind ever since
the flood. This one, 29 inches long, fuihfS
The fondesf dream and Is s. at Gustav
SHckiey's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-10
JOHN WANAMAKER.

COLOR AND FRAGRANCE, a bit Of glass
and few rose leaves These will change for
you the atmosphere Of your boudoir or sitting
room. 1t is partly blue glass compete, re-
production of Venetian glass, with little
crystal earrings, and for the rest dried flowers
in the dish Price, SIS.
STERN BROTHERS.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE for the shaobi-
ness of playing cards They may be kept in
perfect condition in solid mahogany card
press, that looks delightfully."- like an old
fashioned printing press. Price, s2.2s.
STICK YOUR LAMP WHEREVER you
wish it to be, at the moment. 1t has rubber
suction cup that will make it adhere to walls
tables. mirrors, windows, or anything that is
not Of fabric These were S22s and are now
sls5.
HAVILAND.
AFTER ALL THE STEMS OF FLOW
Frs ARE PRETTY, and should remain in
sight, as they do in small, oddly shaped vases
of engraved crystal. They cost sl5o.
JAMES MCREERY.
SIX WOODEN CLOTHESPINS, two glass
Hcducu pms d ieiSui VI t"lHc, ana one mas a
laundry set OF great usefusness in visits or
travelling They are placed in small leather
cases, and now may be had for only 50 cents.
INTERNATIONAL SILVER COMPANY.
THE HISTORIC EYE OF A NEEDLE is
protected, and so is the rest Of it. in the ingen-
Gus needle case of sterling silver and ebony
whch is sold for 81. Each needle, according