/ a they point to the necessity of protect ing through wise use a mountain re- gion whose influence flows far beyond its borders with the waters of the rivers to which it gives rise, Among the elevations of the eastern half of the United States, the South ern Appalachians are of paramount in terest for geographic, hydrographic, and forest reasons, and, a quence, for economic reasons as well hese great mountsing are old in the history of the continent which has grown up about hem, The hard wood forests were born on their slopes and have spread the over the east ern half of the continent, More than once in tue remote geologic past tl have disappeared before th vi on the past, and west, and bef the fice on the north: but here Southern Appalachian region have lived on to the present day Under the varying conditi of @oil, elevation, and climate many of the Appalachian tree species have de veloped, Hence it is that in iis re Rion occur that marvelous variety and richness of plant growth which havel led our ablest business men and sclen gists to ask for its pre tion by the Government for the advancement of science and for t instru and | pleasure of the of future generat The conclusions of the Agriculture are summarized lows in his report: The Southern Appalachian is conse Ce oy Oo Ni south, ore in they HS i ory o tion Ons, Secretary as of fol region’ this | ’ y ! can not 3 | the people of our own and |« be protected and preserved. To that end the preservation of the forests is an indispensable condition, which will lead not to the reduction, but to the increase of the yield of agricultural products. We are Losing Millions of DolMars Annually. The floods in these streams, if this mountain-born forest destruction continues, will Increase in frequency aud violence, and in the extent of their damage both within this region and across the bordering States, The ex tent of these damages, like those from the washing of the mountain fields land roads, ean not be e | perfect accuracy, but during the {ent year alone the total has approxi mated $100000.000, a sum sufficient to {purchase the entire area recommended {for the proposed reserve (during the past year the flood loss was probably {twenty million dollars), But this loss stimated In money alone, Its continuance means carly destruction of conditions valuable to the nation, and which nei ther skill nor wealth can restore. The preservation of the forests, of streams, and of the agricultural interests here described ean be sue essfully accomplished by the purchase and creation of a National Forest Reserve, The States of the Southern Appalachian region own lit- tle or no land, and their revenues are inadequate to carry out this plan. '., Pros. be the most only DEBRIS FROM FLOODS ON NOLI This mass consisted of the wreck of farm) human bodies, and covered § acres of fe Appalachian region is one with an exceeds the forests pg mountain slope embraces the highest pe aks pst mountain masses Rockies, It is the great ph feature of the eastern half of ginent, and no other such loft tains are covered with hard-wood for psts in all North Upon mountaing desce heaviest rainfall of the United except that of the North Pacific Coast It is often of extreme violence, much as 8 incl having fall eleven hours, 31 inches in one aod 100 inche in a I year rie and larg-! y America. these ir nds the t Stats | 108 11 i Lhd 1] mont 8 Vast Waste of Farm Soil, The soll, once denuded of its eats and _swapt hy torrential rapidly loses first its humos, rich upper strata, and finaily ed in enormous volume streams, to bury such of lowlands a not floods, to ohst fill up the harbo good soil Ww for- rains, then its is wash- into the fertile £ Are raet ig no - y 10 ¢ to nd navigat Ee Rede] Bo mwaga aea Sp TR. TC FF TTS gs Te x dm I or ) farm lsnd ne » 5 wy « What Is chile con earne? our sists on the mer, add Mga fal A Fae IW TI, stimated with | value | IRVING AND BOOTH, Great Actors Who Sought to Elevate the Drama. England's tribute to Henry Irving was worthy of his great powers and ils great performances, It was re- called, too, with appropriate feelings, that he had made great sacrifices for Ms high ideals, He spent large sums n an effort to keep his London thea ter up to a lofty standard but the times would not sustain him, and in his old ug to take to You ed with tobacco, whiske SIR HENRY IRVIN | Can’ Expect ong Life and Prosperity If you persist in drugging your body to cover up aches and ails. You feel bad—then try to smother your feelings (nature's warnings) y or coliee— The most dangerous “friends” one can mix with. They cajole, and then Kill RENEW YOUR LEASE OF LIFE Stop the food and let old Mother Nature CHUCKY RIVER, MAY 21, bridge Ar 1001. 4, cattle and probably several Erwin, Tenn The Bouthern fall. The preser ize the flo rniture avy r s will minin . MAO Ad damage. Federal acti fully essil mn justifi ¥, and 1) most fortunate With these ind I hea fo 11 Congress : i Assad er are | is obviously necessary, ‘ . of public 1 to A expect ave riiy coi tl " "a Q ClO fav TITEODORE ROOSEVELT, ye 19. 1001. qd next we “k hy an est. land iga be ww 4 " Bile ing 8 on be” -l "nats re ——I—- i ———— Chile Coa Carne. Every citi. knows it well, residents of the with this hart whouie 1 zen of the Southwest but periapa there rn belt of ti are tion—a reci Sipe dire ous cook in th apital © epublic to the . pounds of ind i & Wis wii until the weat is In shire six large, red, swee seeded and cut into long narrow strips, large ouilon, minced, a tiny pod of & « i1 ct from fan f i : a “Cove with r two water ti “toy re it peppers, Fo WY J ON NC) WG TO o v ae ol — ON THE TOP OF THE APPADACHIANS 01d Grandfather Mountain. continent. In them species from east and west, from north and south mingle in a growth of unparalleled richness and variety. They contain many species of the first commercial value, and furnish important supplies which ean not be obtalned from any other region. A Self Supporting Scheme, Maintained In productive condition they will supply Indispensable materi. als, which must fall without them. Thelr management under practical and conservative forestry will sustain and increase the resources of this region and of the nation at large, will serve as an lavaluable object lesson In the advantages and practieability of forest presersation by use, and will soon he Belt supporting from the sale of tim- The agricultural resources of the Bouthern Appalachian region must . garlic and a large cupful of ripe toma- toes, ¢ Cover and simmer until the Yopginbiey are thoroughly done. — —— Too Much For Human Belief. He was much pleased with the place, but was quite bored by his host, who would eulogize everything that was brought to the table. “Try some of this,” he would say, “it is some of my own raising,” or “this is some of our own milk, and that lettuce Is from the cold-frame you saw,” or “these peas are from vines I planted just four weeks ago today” All of this was endured quite patiently until the host remarked, “Now try some of this chicken, I raised It myself.” “No, no, I can never believe that” sald the visitor. “You've Jonly been Go on Grape-Nuts and cream and a simple diet. drink that does not nourish. Quit cofiee and put you well again. You can call in the help of a powerful friend—the food beverage, POSTUM ind resume ! He prosps of course, but never, his frie leved, 1m red this blow to his professional hopes red Be sure to read nds bel Cove “There’s a Reason’ “The Road to Wellville' in Packages The subject is much discussed some Interesting things are either side. jut, however the i may feel, it is to the glory two great actors that they 4 with th means and Infiue what y d to be the Suggestion for an Epitaph, Beneath these Lies ail that’ .“s monu md af ta) gtohes ian Jones, not Jone of oS all ane th «ir ‘ Conceive aeca IRVING'S LAST RESTIN The remains of the great a EIN WW; side the grave i PLA tor rest b Charles ITM! f Garr ar K UVickens of taste in line of their —— and stood up to the end for the and presented it with undiscoura geal and strength, 3 . the endeavor best, Ke «a Painful Ambiguily. Seq dience, whi« G. A. R. men world was tured the ¢« boy and now, in last conditions, “Veterans, Pe reiary 3 % h Ea Pay of Russian Officialdom, Erowing ns told of the years in ended by world is much maitio He fow and the Those who keep track of affairs in| Russia note the prominence of the Grand Dukes. These gentlemen of the people enjoy a sinecure unlike any other on earth. There are over fifty of them, and each is possessed of an annual income or salary of $2,000,000, | and everyone of the veterans up all combined imposing a burden of | Plauded loudly. “And it will be bet $100,000,000 a year on the Russian peo- ( tT When you have passed to the ple, as members or off-shoots of the | Yond,” he continued. For a few Royal Family. Thelr property, that of the Czar, amounting to a vast sum is untaxed. 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