THE TIMBER SUPPLY. Three Times as Much. Timber Used Each Year as the Forest Grows. i: Every person in the United States is using over six times as much wood as he would use if he were in Europe. The country as a whole consumes every year between three and four times more wood than all of the forests of the United States grow in the mean- time. The average acre of forest lays up a store of only 10 cubic feet annual- ly, whereas it ought to be laying up at least 30 cubic feet in order to furnish the products taken out of it. Since 1880 more than 700,000.000,000 feet. of timber have been cut for lumber alone, including 80,000,000,000 feet of conif- erous timber in excess of the total coniferous stumpage estimate of the Census in 1880. These are some of the remarkable statements made in Circular 97 of the Forest Service, which deals with the timber supply of the United States and reviews the stumpage estimates made by all the important authorities. A study of the circular must lead directly t6 the conelusion that the rate at which forest products in the United States have been and are being consumed is far too lavish, and that only one result can follow, unless steps are promptly taken to prevent waste in use and to increase the growth rate of every acre of forest in the United States. . This result is a timber famine. This coun- try is to-day in the same position with regard to forest resources as was Germany 150 years ago. During this period of 150 years such German States as Saxony and Prussia, particu- larly the latter, have applied a policy of government control and regulation which has immensely increased the productivity of their forests. The same policy will achieve even better results in the United States, because: we have the advantage of all the les- sons which Europe has learned and paid for in the course of a century of theory and practice. Lest it might be assumed that the rapid and gaining depletion of Ameri- can forest resources is sufliciently ac- counted for by the increase of popu- lation, it is pointed out in the circular that the increase in population since 1880 is barely more than half the in- crease in lumber cut in the period. Two areas supplying timber have already reached and passed their maximum production—the Northeast- ern States in 1870 and the Lake States in 1890. To-day the Southern States, which cut yellow pine amounting to one-third the total annual lumber cut of the country, are undoubtedly near their maximum. The Pacific States will soon take the ascendency. The State of Washington within a few years has come to the front, and now rank, first of all individual States in volume of cut. At present but one-fifth of the total forest area of the United States is em- braced in National Forests. The re- maining four-fifths have already passed or are most likely to pass into private bands. The average age of the trees felled for lumber this year is not less than 150 years. In other words, if he is to secure a second crop of trees of the same size, the lumberman or pri- vate forest owner must wait, say, at least one huudred years for the second such long- same crop to grow. As a rule, time investments us this waiting would involve do not commend themselves to business men who are accustomed 10 quick returns. But the States and the Nation can look much further ahead. The larger, then, the area of National and State control over woodlands, the greater is the likelihood that the for- ests of the country will be kept perma- nently productive. MORE NEWS FROM. THE NEW ENGLAND STATES. If any one has any doubt as to the virtue of Foley’s Kidney Cure, they need only. to refer to Mr. Alvin H. Stimpson, of Willimantic, Conn., who after almost losing hope of recovery, on account of the failure: of so many remedies, finally tried Foley’s Kidney Cure, which he says was “just the thing” for him, as four bottles cured him compietely. He is now entirely well and free from all the suffering in- cident to acute kidney trouble. Sold by all Druggists. 6-1 A Rockwood Pumpkin Story. Mrs. Simon R. Parker, of Rockwood, while preparing a sweet pumpkin for pumpkin pie, one day last week, made an unusual discovery. Having cut the pumpkin in twain she was amazed to find that the seeds had germinated and well formed vines had attained a growth that extended to the itiner side of the pumpkin shell. Unlike usual instances of this sort the pumpkin was exceptionally well preserved and there was not the least indication that de- composition had started the. seeds to germinate. But forthe Parker family’s fondness for pumpkin pie, there might have been an early crop of pumpkins in the Parker cellar.—Connellsville Courier. : DISTURBED THE CONGREGATION. The person who disturbed the con- gregation last Sunday by continually coughing is requested to buy a bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar. Sold by all Druggists. Conundrums. 1. . Why are sinners like corn and potatoes? Because they have ears, and héar not; and eyes; yet see not. 2.- Why isthe letter K like a pig’s tail? Because it’s the latter end of pork. : 8. What grows less tired the more it works? A wagon wheel. 4. Why iagrass like a mouse? Be- cause the cattle eat it. (Cat’ll eat it.) 5. Why is a nail, fast in the wall, like a feeble old man? Because it is in firm. ' (Infirm.) 6. Why is a pig with a curly contin- uation like the ghost of Hamlet's fa- ther? Because he “could a tale un- fold.” 7. Why is a fish dealer never gen- erous? Because his business makes him selfish. * (Sell fish.) 8. What is the count on which you always lose? Discount. 9. Why is a selfish friend like the letter P? Though first in pity, he is last in help. 10. Why are buckwheat cakes like caterpillars? Because they make the butter fly. 11. What three letters turn a girl info a woman? A G E. 12. What smells the most in a drug store? . Your nose. ei " RELIEF FROM RHEUMATIC PAINS. Among the troubles that beset man- kind rheumatism is one of the most aggravating. “1 suffered with it for over two years,” says Mr. Rolland Cur- ry, a patrolman, of Key West, Fla. “Sometimes it settled in my knees and lamed me so I could hardly walk, at other times it would be in my feet and hands so I was incapacitated for duty. One night when I was in severe pain and lame from it, my wife went to the drug store here and came back with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. I was rubbed with it_.and found the pain had nearly gone during the night. I kept on using it for a little more than two weeks and found that it drove the rheumatism away. I have not-had any trouble from that-disease for over three months.” For sale at Miller's Drug Store... 6-1 Mother’s Work. “My mother gets me up, builds the fire, and gets’'my breakfast and sends me off,” said a bright youth. “Then she gets my father up, gets his breakfast and sends him otf. ‘Then she gives the other children their breakfast and sends them to school; then she and the baby have their breakfast.” “How old is the baby?” asked the re- porter. “Oh, she’s most two, but she can talk and walk as well as any of us.” “I get two dollars a week, and father gets five dollars a day.” “How much does your mother get?” With a bewildered look the boy said: “Mother! Why, she doesn’t work for anybody.” “I thought you said she worked for all of you.” “Qh, yes, for us she does; but there is no money in it.” SE al Free Samples of “Preventics” and a booklet on Colds will be gladly mailed you, on request, by Dr. Shoop, Racine, \Vis., simply to prove merit. Prevent- ics are little Candy Cold Cure tablets. No Quinine, no Laxative, nothing harmful whatever. Preventics prevent colds—as the name implies—when taken early, or at the “Sneeze Stage.” For a seated cold or LaGrippe, break it up safely and quickly with Preventics. Sold by Elk Lick Pharmacy. 3 een He Announced His Intentions. A young man and his lady-love at- tended a protracted was being held in the village church. Arriving late they found the church filled, but a gentleman arose and gave the lady his seat, while the young man was ushered far away to a seat in another part of the building. The service grew warm and impres- sive. : “Will those who want our prayers please stand up?” said the preacher. At ‘this. juncture the young man thought it was getting late, andwhe would get his sweetheart and go home, but not just knowing where she sat, he rose to his feet and looked over the audience. The minister, mistaking his inten- tions, asked: “Young man, are you seeking salvation?” To which the young man responded: “At present I am seeking Sal Jackson!” meeting which She Was Busy. A lady came down from upstairs and asked the manager of the hotel if she could get a glass of water, at once. “Why, certainly, madam,” said the manager, filling up a glass from the water-cooler. Two minutes later she was back in the office again. “I don’t like to trouble you,” she said, “but could I get another glass of water, right away?” “No trouble at all, madam,” said the manager, handing her another glass. Two minutes later she appeared again, This time she asked for two glasses. “Certainly, madam,” said the affable manager, “but could I inquire what you are doing with so much water?” “Well,” she said, “I don’t want to frighten you, but my room is on fire and I’m trying to put it out.” Man Fra’ Sheffield—Let's 'ave a tie, laad. Nothing gaudy, mind. Just plain yellow and red.—Ally Sloper’s Half-Holiday. An Ancient Jest. “How 1s the rest of vour family coming on?” : “No good at all. out to be bad Magazine. They all turned eggs.—Broadway Patriotism and Beer. At the time of the Spanish war an evening party was given in Ger- many. During the supper a young officer raised his mug of beer and said: ‘““My friends, this beer reminds me of the two nations at war. The rich, brown part is Spain, the white frothy part is America.” Whereupon a young American girl retorted. “Well, you must admit that the froth in on top.” Suitable Medicine. Willie Rock—What did the doo- tor order for you, Mr. Eel? Johnny Eeel-—Slippery elm tea. Afraid of His Job. 9 "How is it you never take a vaca- tion? The boss could get along without you, all right.” “I know he could, but I don’t want him to find itout.” Proof Positive. She was the cause and the $9.98 engagement ring on her finger was the result. “Dearest,” she murmured, you love me when I'm old?” **Sure!’”” he replied. ‘‘Haven't I seen your picture in the family group taken in the days when girls wore jerseys?” 3 5 “will Knew It All. Mrs. Hoax—Isn't there a disease called shingles? Joax—TI believe so. Mrs. Hoax—Comes on the roof of the mouth, I suppose. (Hl « 15 lat IN THE. INDUSTRIAL MISTRESS OF ‘THE WORLD GREATER PITTSBURG WHY NOT SHARE IN THIS PROSPERITY. ARLINGTON PARK ACRE LOTS Offer the investor of limited income an opportunity to own the greatest in- dustrial realty in this great money-making district. > Arlington Park is on the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, on two main trolley lines, and has city water, natural gas and all other city con: veniences at hand. ‘ ” It is the center of a three-mile radius in which 60 per cent. of the total out- put of the U. S. Steel Corporation is produced. In this same territory more men are employed than in any other district of similar size in the world. It adjoins property that is worth fron $r2,000 to $200,000 per acre. Secures A Month You can buy . pro Ace $800 i $25 Any Lot $8 to $20 Pays for It NO INTEREST NO TAXES NO MORTGAGES Free deed in case of death Many sold. Only 225 lots in the plan. Quick action is necessary. Write to-day for illustrated booklet, tells all about Arlington Park and how to get a free trip fo Pittsburg. G. M. CYPHER & COMPANY References—First National Bank, McKeesport, Pa. Treasury Trust Company, Pittsburg, Pa. McKeesport, Penna. ) IMPURE NIHR AVOID "THLISM! Impure drugs are worse than no drugs. When it is a case of life ® 5 % freshest drugs that you can get, accurately compounded. Accuracy and reliability in compounding are distinguishing feat- ures of our pharmacy. You get what your prescription calls for, and get it promptly. drug store ought to contain, and in the best quality obtainable. PAUL H. GROSS, City Drug Store, This store contains everything that a first class: & or death, you don’t want to take any risks. You want the purest, the € BHBEBBBHHHT We aim to keep in stock the best feeds and dairy products that can be obtained. = We make our own chops from the best corn and oats that can be purchased. We have the agency for the famous Laurel brand of flour. We will have on hand a High Grade Fertilizer for the spring crops, and expect to keep a supply of it on hand continually. We are also getting a carload of Seed Oats. Our motto is, «Honest Goods And Honest Prices.” Only the best is good ‘enough for our customers, Come and visit us, and inspect our good. NEST SHLSHRYFED0, FFD BB: eering and shop practice can make it. It comes nearer the ideal conception of agentlemen’shorseless carraige than any car that has yet been produced. Can be operated by any member of Sas the family who can be Liusiad with a i orse’s reins. Write for catalogue Fully Guaranteed and testimonials. FOREST CITY MOTOR CAR CO., Massillon, Ohlo. AdOD ATdWVS V ONIN TTIA EVO IVISOd V « : D4 Oh «© => & 2 ESE OS % x % UT—$600 Complete Reliable and Economical Our 1907 Car is as near perfection as the highest grads of mechanical engin- 5 CAN ‘NATIO0¥d “00 UNIHSITENd FATHI AVIA ‘Qivd 113m ANY axddinda SINIAOY "MVIA ¥ SINHD ALAlA "ATHINOW JHHSIIENd AWOH MNOAXA MOA IANIZVOVHW TAHL *asoding pue 2doog Uj IpIm-plIo gy *$312333[§ PUT SWI0 J ISAT] 5,00) IN ‘pajexnsny] pur pajupg A2uig ‘soded ¥o -3a1dsu] pue 3523338] 03 Pe3IPH *21n3e12317] IUAAIND) JO ISAY ANIZVOVH ILNIO ALJId ISAM S.VONINWV NOLZTEVO TIIA Ad AILIAT AA IHMAM XAITAM NIAVIE AIJTIAT NXNO4 —— | assists in expelling | Colds from the | System by Indigestion Stomach trouble is but a symptom of, and not in itself a true disease. We think of Dyspepsia, Heartburn, and Indigestion as real diseases, yet they are symptoms only of a certain specifie Nerve sickness—nothing else. Mt was this fact that first correctly led Dr. Shoop in the creation of that now very popular Stomach Remedy—Dr. Shoop's Restorative. Going direct to the stomach nerves, alone brought that success and favor to Dr. Shoop and his Restorative. With. out that original and highly vital principle, no such lasting accomplishments were ever to be had. For stomach distress, bloating, billousness, bad | breath and sallow complexion, try Dr. Shoop's Restorative—Tablets or Liquid—and see for your self what it can and will do. We sell and cheer- fully recommend Dr. Shoop’s Restorative ELK LICK PHARMACY. THE ORIGINAL LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP The Red Cures all Coughs and { Clover Blos- SCPE Bat D - CS A PO Tan iV, ap!” hs ONL SGT apps Py \R IN Na : for croup and gE whooping-cough. SFE PA = (Trade Mark Registered.) KENNEDY'S uaxaive HONEY = TAR PREPARED AT THE LABORATORY OF E. O. DeWITT & CO., CHICAGO, U. 8. A. SOLD BY E. H, MILLER. gently moving The Sanitary Water Purifier, GALVANIZED Steel Ghain Pump It is the Best Pump on the Market. Operated over cisterns and wells where depth does not exceed 20 feet. It will not Freeze, Rust or Rot. am It the most beautiful, strongest and service- able, and will produce more water. It is en- tirely Sanitary. - The ae water coming up the first tube into the spout, the over pro- uction into the wheel box, draining through the center tube. The is so constructed that the water never splashes through the des. We have used this pump in the finest homes in the city in kitchens, rches and yards and it has al- ; ways proven satisfac- ' tory. It is Sanitary because it is clean. It urifies the water by he action of the chain and the drainage through the center tube which agitates the water, there being enough air ventilation in the pump, when in action, to keep the water pure and tasteless. Ask your dealer to show it to you. Manufactured by EVANSVILLE PUMP & MANF6. CO. EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. Murphy Bros. RESTAURANT! ZINTA Headquarters for best Oysters, Ice Cream, Lunches, Soft Drinks, ete. Try: our Short-Order Meals—Beef- steak, Ham Eggs Hot Coffee, ete. Meals to Order at All A. Hours! ees We also handle a line of Groceries, Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, etc. We try to please our patrons, and we would thank you for a share of your buying. , and Sausage, MURPHY BROTHERS, McKinney BLocK, SALISBURY, PA. KILL += COUCH ano CURE THE LUNGS “Dr. King’s New Discovery + fSONSUMPTION Price FOR § OuGHS and 50c & $1.00 ; ¥,/0LDS Free Trial. % Suresi and Quickest Cure for all , THROAT aad LUNG TROUB- + knZ, or IIONEY BACK. W SIT GR SRE FOLEYS gwits Early Risers The famous little pills. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cures all Coughs, and expels Colds from the system by gently moving the bowels. ‘Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right
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