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The Washington herald., 1922-11-10

across the street il has seemed safer to step off
the curb at that time. There Is nobody watching
out for the pedestrian. He must use his own best
Judgment to the means he adopts TO get where
he wants te 60 with unbroken ribs. 4
The walkers only comfort consists Of the
knowledge that If he Is hurt the driver viii be held
responsible. The average crowd waiting to cross
a street in the District of Columbia is frightened
and puzzled. The people are obliged to think
quickly. Upon the judgment OF second depends,
perhaps. life or death.
II is time, we believe. that the "iay-walker'
had his day. in court. He is not so bad as he is
painted after. ALL He is just human sometimes
called upon to do the superhuman.
By all give traffic policemen control
over pedestrians. Some good will be accom-
phshed The problem OF driving will be less come
pick. Perhaps something will be contributed TO
the safety of the crowds. We admit that nothing
is more irritating to automobile driver than a
stream OF pedestrians his path just when
the semaphore signals him ahead 1t will be a
good thing to remove this condition
But let's put stop to indicting and
women because they haven't got eyes in the back
OF their heads wings fy with, and ability to
do 100 yards in 10 seconds fat
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Superstition and Science.

THIS is no longer a prosaic, interpretations
i world. But when celebrated detectives
whose life work has consisted of solving mysteries
with purely material facts repeat in good faith tales
grotesquely supernatural we. are inclined to Won
der. Before know it even college sophomores
will laugh no more at old-fashioned belief in I'M
seen things.
1t is long call from Sherlock Holmes, who
always pulled the mask off the devils face and
revealed nothing more than an ordinary scare
crow underneath, to- Sir Basil Thompson, of Scot
land Yard, who almost vouches for the authen-
ITCHY OF current supersttions regarding the death
OF the notorious Russian monk, Rasputn. Is it
possible that the world is drifting back into the
Middle Ages-the time of witches, magicians
Beelzebubs in flesh and blood?
This story does not come from an imaginative
Russian peasant, crack-brained ignoramus
child. 1t comes from of the foremost criminal
investigators living-a man familiar with circum-
stances in Russia at the time. Edgar Allan Poe
should sit up in his grave to listen to romance
like this
1t seems that Prince Youssopov invited Ras-
putin to his home with the intention of numbering
him. First he got the monk drunk with heavily
poisoned wine-wine compared with which the
worst stuff sold by booteggers in this District of
Columbia is harmless spring water. Accord
over dead after the first swallow Rasputin drank
it all and not bothered
Alarmed his first failure the hosptable
prince then drew revolver and shot the monk
through the heart. Rasputin dropped to the floor.
4oussopov bent to examine the body. The
supposedly dead monk sprang up and grabbed him
around the neck. The host then convinced that
he was dealing with the devil. He ran out of the
room and Rasputn followed him on his hands
and knees The prince called for his fellow con-
spirators. Together they fell upon the monk with
clubs and beat his body to pulp. Then they
threw him into the river, apparently dead.
Sir Basil gives this version in good faith He
evidently believes it himself OF such stuff are
legends made.
But when famous detectives go about repeat
ing this sort of story need not be surprised
at anything hear in the line of superstition
The world may be about to witness once more a
revival OF all the devils of medieval Germany or
all the witches of medaeval England.
The best explanation seems to be. that folks
have grown tired of the agnosticism and hope
lessness of science. They are turning to the un-
seen for certain to all mysteries
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Boy Wins Heiress
To Gates Fortune
DellOra Angel. 20, Engaged to
Love of Her Youth,
Despite Parents.

CHICAGO. Nov. Miss Dellora
Angel. 20 years old. heiress to the
s26.O0O. .O0n estate OF the late John
w. Gates. Lill be married in the
spring. Her engagement to marry
Lester Norris, son of Cal Norris,
Lake Forest furniture dealer and
undertaken. was announced at a
party by Mrs. II J. Baker. Dellora's
aunt.
Young Norris is 81 years old and
the romance dates back to the
time they attended school together
at St Charles. He is a commercial
artist and illustrator.
MISC Angel. VINO is a niece of the
widow of the famous pIunger OF the
eos. wa left the entire estate.
Norris par,lts are of moderate
means. 1t is said that Miss Angel
and Norris plight. Il their troth be-
lore they were graduated from
school. but at that time IL failed to
meet the approval OF Miss Anglers
father. Then. according to the
story. he attempted TO direct Del
lora's sentiments away from the
comparatively poor boy. She was
placed in distant school and taken
IN numerous trips 20 California.
Dellora will get only the income
Of the Gates estate until she fs 81.
Then she will be given one-quarter
Df the estate. another quarter when
he is 80. and the remainder when
she reaches 40.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Don't Be Slave to Heirlooms, -.
Pleads Gene Stratton-Porter
Says Too Many Women Encumber Homes by
Preserving Possession of Little Use.

tive measure for housekeepers. to-
plain metal molding decorated to
fit the interior of the room. The
magazines devoted to architecture
are beginning to show such in
teriors and they have a chaste,
clean. appealing influence that is
positively refreshing
"As i have previously admitted,
am an Ephraim joined to his idols.
l can't let mine go, but I have great
admiration for the woman who can.
Believe me. it is not necessary to
be destructive. Those things that
clutter up the average home and
make IL look more like a museum
and give 1t more the atmosphere of
museum than of the cleanliness
and rest of a home could be used
by extremely thankful hearts some
where. There are just as many
homes in the world too bare of or
namentation as there are homes
having too much. A little search
ing around will acQuaint any wom-
an, whose possessions have become
burden to her. with friends and
ieighbors who would be unspeak-
ably glad to have the unnecessary
picture, the cases OF china. the
things that have become impcdi-
menta rather than necessities.
There are cold and shivering little
children who would be unspeakably
grateful for tthe clothing that can
be made from tons of unused stuff
hanging in cedar closets all over
the country"
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Drunk With Power.

THE Kemalists not behaving we'll. They
i have not lived up to expectations. Allow
ing for the fact that four-ffths of the accusations
against them cs-which is liberal estimate
they still have made out poor for them
selves before the court of nations. Since their
victory they have been arrogant, dishonest and
il only small fraction OF the reports are to be
given credence, cruel
We forced to wonder Do they act thus
because they drunk with the idea of victory
because they too elatcd to fear consequences?
Or have they assurance of some reserve power
which will enable them to resist the world sue
cessfully?
They had opportunity to make Turkey a
respected member of the family OF nations By
creating division among the allies they have
been able to recoup greater part of their coun-
trys losses during the great war. They have
given the nation the nearest approach to popu-
lar government it ever has known. Just why are
they willing to give up all these advantages? They
must realize by this time that they can create no
further split between France and England which
will work TO their advantage
Arc the cards in the Near East poker game
all on the table-or have the Nationalists few
aces up their sleeves In view Of the turn taken
by events during the past few days this seems a
pertinent question. 1t seemed for time that the
Greek defeat might start another world war For
a tlmc there was anxiety everywhere. But the
war avcrted Now we fear that affairs are
drifting into as bad as ever.
The Nationalists represent the best qualities
OF Turkey. They brave skillful, resourccful
But they also represent of the worst quail
ties that have disgraced all Europe since the war
bitter nationalism, intense prejudice
We always take news from the Near East
with a grain of salt-even when it has apparently
the 'trongcst authentication Too many verified
instances of ant-Turkish propaganda have been
called TO attention during the past few wears
for us to lose our temper over the average
massacre report. etc.
But VIC are forced to believe that KemaI
Pasha and his followers are losing their heads
which later may be the case literally
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Clever Trick Put Over.
To the Editor. The Washington H.r,ls

A"e washington Herald.
The prohibition question. pro an,
con- has been discussed too ,,T,.t
already in your columns. Hov-
ever. cannot remain silen, -,
see such insidious propapsn.l.
spread abroad as that printed H.
your issue of today's Herald n.y.
the name of a Mr.. Shaffer.
1 know not whether Mr. Sbse.-
be minister OF the old school a..
an employe and paid publicity MAJ
Tor the Anti-Ssloon League
For the edification of Mr. Shan,-
ana his Followers 1 will state tina,
also Know OF a Congressman wbo
voted Tor prohibition when both he
ana his constituency Were wet
man was sent here TO find out Nh,
ana was shown stacks Of Telegram.
which the Congress sman believed 10
be from his constituents hu, ,.h,e,,
really were from the Antt-Ssloon.
League. written and paid for them
and signed by small Sunday school
children.
Only little unbiased study will
convince the ordinary person thar
the divine intervention which NJ
Shaner speaks Of In such sulaus.l,
tones of sacred reverence was opiv
the powerful influence Of The
league and the dollars behind A.
However. ] concede TO the gentle
man that his idea is a brilliant one,
for his believers. as follower may
siways be won by the Persuasive.
assurance that il Is Gods Will =.
and that IL we continue 70 look
asd have sufhcient faith we may
see the handwriting on TIE wall.
r. ELwARD SAGEE.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Defends Church Music.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald;
Since Music Week in Washington
is supposedly an establishment In
which every one is invited TO partic.-
pate. especially with funds. presunl"
that il is also an enterprise with
methods which are open TO discu7-
sion. One NJ. T. Whitney. who spoke
at the Community Music Association
luncheon the other day informed the
public faccordine to your napeip
that church music Is 'wfak knecd.
and devastating" Now am won-.
dering. as are many others. whetheIl
this is not propaganda instigsted by
the authoriti0 Of Music Week 10 fur
iher make inroads upon the attend
ance at church on Sunday night ny
giving concerts during tho hour of
service to help raise funds to pro
mote Music Week. so that a few of
the studios can present themselves
and their pupils to those who gathe-
at Central High School as was the
case last year.
II has been said that there was
large deficit last year. Those who
feel that Music Week should be for
everybody. not for a chosen few. a,
not slow TO understand this deficit
which is bound to continue so long
as certain churches and certain stu
dos are to be the chosen few. There
are so many good church choirs in
the city. and so many fine studios and
colleges OF music. that those on the
outside can not understand how poli-
tics can be kept out Of the under
taking so long as the programs are
presented through those channels.
Concerning the statement of Mr
whitney regarding church muS,c
you will observe that have not ev.,
touched on il because il is so terrihfv
absurd. Would not such wonderftl
church musicians as DIR. William 4.
Carl Harry Rowe Shelly. and SCORES
OF others laugh. as did We. al such
sour grapes"
Certainly the church musicians
VIII not help much in an ACTIVITY
Which holds concerts on Sunda,
NIGHTS during the church hour. SAM
lions such statements as thosa co,.,-
ms from Mr. Whitney. scoring cbur.i,
music and whose general attitude To-
ward the church is so wonderf,,rr,.
helpful. Music Week might npo,i, ~.
using methods TO help get foJks \,
go to church rather than bindc-
them. H''u''
r. DEANE sHURE.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
A Trane sugeestion.

To the Editor. Ths wsshinsion R~r,Id: ,,
You have kindly requested your
readers to offer suggestions for
safety on the streets Of Washington
and In response ! would like to sub
MT, the following: :.
Before any steps are taken to :.
punish the Jay walker" the trac-
tIon companies should be prohibited
from stopping cars midway between
streets and thus compelling their.
passengers TO become jay walkers
and risk their lives in trying TO
reach the sidewalk.
For instance. II passenger
wishes TO leave a car at Fourteeith
and Irving streets. he 10 Obliged TO
descend half a block north OF irving
street and very near 20 the entrance
OF Fire Engine Station No. IL. II
he wishes to 40 west after leaving
the car. his way 10 barred by motor
lists in a hurry to pass the car on
both sides OF the car. disputing the
compulsory jay walkers way to the
sidewalk. II has become so danger
Gus at this car stop that many resi-
dents OF Irving street west OF Four
teenth street prefer to leave the car
one block from their destination and
walk that extra distance. II the car
stopped at the intersection Of Four
teenth and Irving. the motoring
would be in too much danger him.
self to attempt to go ahead Of the
car on the left side as well as the
right: but midway OF the block. there
! is less danger for him and OF course
there is no trafic cop to regulate
the street travel at that point.
why get after the jay walker
when he is compelled 20 be one
/ Better take steps TO stop the car
companies from obliging him TO he
/ one; IL would be useless to try 10
compel the motorists from PASSING
on both sides OF the car just sts-I-
ing after unloading its passengers
midway OF the block-thst is. unless
I there were policemen enough 20 de-
I tail one TO every such stop midway
!! OF a block.
! ADA NIXON.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
What's Gong
On TODAY

Meeting, District Chapter. Sons Of Revolr-
u"h Army and Navy CGb. u. M
Meeting, Anthony Leaguc residence Of
Mrs. Anna L. Handlcy, The Purirrr sp m
Address. Jane Austin and Her Tines, -
Elizabeth A. Drew. Central High School
AuditO. ium, $ p. m.
Meeting. Juvenile Protective Association,
Shorcham Hotel, S:I5 u. m
Meeting. Lutheran NJ ssirn,ry s.cje,y Na-
tional Lutheran Home, D. m
Luncheon. District Chapter. Military Or
der OF the World War, Army ani Navy
Club. 12:3O p. IN.
Meeting, American Association cf rni-
yelsity Women, 1884 1 street northwest,
y. m.
Dance, Catholic womenp Service Club.
Catholic Community House, COL f stfeet.
. y. M.
Luncheon, Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology, University Club, 1890 =. m.
Meeting. The Card Club, 8Oi Z street,
$50 p. m.
Meeting. Northeast Citizens Association,
Masonic Temple, Eighth street porthcast.
s p. m.
Meeting. Brookiand Citizens As iociation,
Masonic Temple, p. m.
Meeting. The Emery Eek ington Parent
Teachers Association. Emery School, 3:I5
p. m.
Meeting. Washington Chapter. Amer lean
Association Of Engineers, 1917 New York
avenue northwest, $ p. IN.
Meeting. Womens Alliance Of All SOULS
Church. Unitarian House. 17so Columbia
road northwest. IL a. m
Meeting. City employees Association. LEGAL
I, Musicians Hall 1895 e street northwest,
s D.. m. wiilam Mex. Clayton wi speak
Exhibition drill. Washington Mcnament
.G,o~Eds. 80 m
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
MARRIAGE
M LICENSES.

Unless otherwise specified. all the follow
ing applicants are from this city:
John 3. Allen. ~, and Ruth R. Hatne,
38. both Of Clarendon. Va. Rev. W. Harris
Rupert T. Wade, p. Wilmington. Del.
and Alma W. styron. 10. Morehead City.
y. c. Rev. ]. X. Briggs.
Charles H. Mills. g.. and Dorothy N. Nc
farren. 20. Rev. e. Wood.
Isaac y. Birch, 30. Falls Church. Va.
and Elsie NJ. Fright 20. Rev. p. y. Lang
horne.
derson. IS. Rev. W. C. Scott
Winfred s. Moore. rs. Beckley. W. Va,
and Helen Merriam. 20. White Sulphur
Springs. W. Va. Rev. r. Talbot.
Edward B. Bell. AZ. Greenwich, Va, and
Grace II. Dulin. ~. Nokesville. Va. Rev.
B. Grimsley.
J. Harold Byers. -. and Jean Campbell,
20. Rev. A. r. Barrows
Harold A. Ketson, "a. New York, and
Helen Hayes. II, Of Richmond. Va. Rev.
H. b. Hosiey.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
The Heralds
Open Court
A Plea for Heb.

~ ths Eaissr. 1hs wsshiusss. nsnns
Some pedestrtans may think that I
am writing about this terrible condi-
tion that exists At the erossings Of
Park road. New Hampshire and sher-
man avenue. TO zee my name In
print. but God knows that it ts not
the truth. ] am writing In hopes that
someone beside myself knowing the
sad state Of affairs at this section.
VIII In the same manner help me.
Az the situation now stands. am
playing q lone hand. Ask anyone
who resides In this section sbopt the
speeding OF automobiles. and they
win inform you my statement is true.
EUGENE GEORGE RosAFY. d
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
4 RMY AND NAVY
IA ASSIGNMENTS
ARMY.
Quartermasters.

Quartermasters.
capt. Alexander +. Dershimer. to
New York. n. Y; First Lieut.. Rus
sell w. Goodyear. to Fort Sill, Okla.
Maj. William G. Thomas. to West
Point, y. V: Mai. Albert w. Ken
ner. to Washington, d c.; Capt.
James n. Lothrop. to Washington,
II. c.
Air Service
Capt. Walter , Reed. to Lake.
hurst, y. J.
Comdr. John s. Arwine, to u. s.
S. Texas; Lieut.. Vaughn Bailey. to
L. S. S. Tennessee; Ensign John
c. Burrows. to u. S. S. Prairie: En-
sign Paul G. Wrenn. to l.. S. $.
Medley; Comdr. David c. Gather. to
L. S. S. Mercy: Lieut.. Dayton Fish
er. to Washington. D. c.: Lieut.
William f. Lund. to Washington.
ID. c.; Lieut.. Michael \. Sprengal,
to Washington, u. C.: Lieut.. George
y. Thomas. to Washington, ID. C :
Ensign Theodore ~. s 3unyon. tS
Washington. d. c.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
DEATHS.

Maurice Ahesrn, S. years. st. Elirsbeth's
Hospt.
John n. Clark. 60. Little Sister. Of the
roor.
Annie N. Prescott. IS. George Washing
ton University Hcspt
Eleanor L. McMahon. 20. 40 9Th ST NV
THOMAS r. Fay. IS. o2i 10th at. ne.
Clara G. Rowell. ~. s5s Nd. ave. ne. &.
Jennie Myer, 81. 6S4 e. Capt. ST.
Ella '. Dodge. 60. St. EliIaeeth's Hospt.
Anna r. Minor. IS. GailinGer .Hospt.
John watson. 3 hours. Columbia Hcspt.
Angelo Boveilo. q Children's Hospt.
Rachael Moten, Is, Freedmen's Hospt.
Mary Marrow. 20. Emergency Hospt.
Caroline Ciagett, 81, 2o1 I'd st. sw.
william Briscoe. se. Little sisten Of the
Poor.
Clarence B. Contee, 4, s14 Barry pl. nv.
Walter Moore. 0. Freedmen's, Hospt.
Eugene v. whitley, z months, ei2 ct.
NV.
Giondine Davis. . months. children's
Hospt.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
CHICAGO SCHOOLS
TO TEACH sex"

CHICAGO. Nov. s.-The long battle
by the Chicago health department 10
have sex hygiene" included in the
regular course OF study in Chicago
schools ended in victory today. when
Q resolution favoring the teaching Of
sex. was adopted.
Regular instruction viii be given
nrst 20 high school students and later
TO grade pupils.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
RIRTHS, ,ANDDEATHS
ID REPORTED IND.C.
BIRTHS.

Harry and Sarah Hickman. hoy.
manuel =. and Maud r. Fort. girl
william and Marie W. Brown, girl
John u. and Marie y. Erwin, girl
Victor {. and louise Thur~ton. girl.
Thomas l.. and Elsie L. Msckey. boy
Alexander J.. ar, and Marie l.. Gouidie,
boy
Lester and Ianet Newman. girl.
James and Mary Moor. hoy.
Leo A. and Jessie L. Watkins. girl
Harry and Mary T. johnson. gil
Isaiah and Frances v. Robinson. boy.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
LEGAL Tenpersture.

Highest. $50: lowest. 45.s
Relative humidity-s a. m. G.: p. m.
g: .. m. "a
Rainfall IS .. m. to s D. M, nil
Hours OF sunshine I02
Per cent OF possible sunshine. 100.
Departures from Normal.
Accumulated excess Of temperature since
January ]. 1872. 4ss degrees
Excess Of temperature since November l.
1872. 81 degrees.
Accumulated excess OF precipita tion since
January !. 1922. 4.6I inches.
Deficiency Of precipitation since November
D. 1922. 60 inch.
Temperature ssme date last year-HIfh-
est. i6 degrees; lowest. 4l degrees.
Tidal Change.
High water. ii:52 a. m. and -. m
Low water. Sis q. m. and Sis .. m.
sun rises. e:44 .. m. sets. 1:5e p m
Moon rises. 1915 p m; sets, ll:3s q. m
River Conditions.
Potomsc and Shenandoah rivers clear st
Harpers Ferry last evening.
Forecast Of Flying weather.
Washington TO Long Islsnd-Clear sky;
moderate north and northwest winds up TO
5.or'0 feet
Washington TO NorfoIk-CIear sky; moder-
ate northeriy winds up TO soon feet.
Washington to Dsyton-CLar sky: gentle
variable winds up to 900 feet.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Today ana ronorrou.

For the District OF Columbia and Mary
land. fair and cool today; tomorrow. fair.
with rising temperature; moderate north
west wind, becoming variable.
For Virginia. fair and cool today: to-
morrow, fair. with rising Temperature in
the interior; modente north and northess It
winds.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
Will Attend "Y". Conference

George II. Winslow, b. r. Tolson
md J. l.. Ferguson have been named
delegates from the Terminal Y. NJ. c.
A. to the International Convention to
be Reid in Atlantic City. November
1919.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10

Asevsss l'sssvs . a. stssal sf fAs Psssia
TRACK REcoRDs
To the Friend sf tAs People: y
Would you ten me the worlds record for the
The worlds record for the mile run Is held
Sis. Second TSs .so-mil. % rssord rum
seos.nS: .i%s. : n,aS;.. SSa's IS sseoss .seoss.
CHAMP cLARxs FORMER HOME.
To the vnead People:
his homer j. W.
In Bowling Green. Mo.
SEVEN WONDERS or THE WORLD.
-, what are the so-cailed. seven wonders of
according to current histories the seven
so%s Of a 0dsrn ssdum Hrs ses
analysis and x-ray.
The seven wonders of the ancient world
Hanging dsTaen. Of ssSgon Te%p,e Of psns
Of snd y Of ssods
The seven wonders Of the Middle Ages were
Soisssu% ss, Of ES%s SasSmns Of sr.ros Torsr
Of Pisa, Porcelain Tower Of Nsnkin. Mosque of
FOUNDING OF ROME.
To the Friend Of the People:
When vas was Rome Rome founded' When wa: It cap
tn. IS g s.. ss BY s
COLLEGE ENDowMENTs
To Friend of People:
What is the largest college endowment in
America? p
VIE nss a. fund
any American educational institution
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10

In some apartment houses there are so
many screaming sopranos that it would be
impossible TO recognize a call for help if a
person being murdered
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10

=
To the vrssad Of me Peple;s
to what kind Of winter we are likely to haveY
ELIZABETH L
NO TRACE OF U. s. 6. CycLoPs.
To the Friend of PsopA;
ered7 e'Au y "s - ~" SAILOR.
The U; s. 8: cyelops left port May. :.
never been heard o. since. None Of those on
board have ever been found. The ship had
snd OF enlisted msn sl'0 .na se
the fate u h at ship h,0 ans n on
CITY GRowrHs LEAD.
To Friend Of People:
Where does the population increase fastest.
country? T. r.
According to thu. 1920 count the cities ar.
population a. the rural distriets The urban
villages under $500, "a per cent. For
strictly farm territory the rate was 81 per
cent.
LAST INAUGURAL BALL.
To the Friend Of People:
When the last Inaugural Ball held and
for what President? L. o. c.
The last Inaugural Ball was held March L.
1909. when william H. Taft took once as Presi-
dent
VICTORY MEDALS.
To Friend of People:
received them. S. A. T. c.
The , medals proper are struck at the United
80 per cent copper and 10 per cent tin More
than 100000 soldiers are entitled to them be-
sides 100000 in the navy and $4,000 Marines
The Washington herald., 1922-11-10
THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE
ANSWERS 10 YOUR QUESTIONS.

...: e: .::.:;: @ :::.::; ~ !: 2. % g. . 81: ::
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Warns Builders.

And while was blowing out
useless things from homes already
built should like TO go further and
blow into the heads of people who
are building the idea that what
they put into a home when they
build 1t gives them a life job of
taking care of it afterward. 1 have
noticed that there Is a tendency
among builders at present. probably
on account of the growing scarcity
of rare woods, possibly as a protec-