Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 27, 1907, Page 2

Snr” _also known as red fir and Oregon} VoL. XV.—No. 5. ‘ RECORD YEAR IN TIMBER OUTPUT Now the National Forests Will Offset the Coming Shortage THE PASSING OF THE WHITE PINE The East Has Not Enough Saw Timber Of Its Own to Last Fifteen Years. The production of timber, lath, and shingles in the United State in 1906 was the largest ever recorded. A census bulletin recently issued hy the United States department of | agriculture gives 37+ billion feet as the actual cut of the 21,000 mills which made reports. This is seven billion feet more than the cut report- ed ip 1905. These figures at first seem to point to a very alarming conclusion—that the country had in the last year cut more than 23 per cent more lumber than in 1905, in the face of the wan- ing supply. The difference is, how- ever, chiefly due to the fact that 21,000 concerns have reported their cuts as against less than 12,000 a year ago. The gain is the result of re sponses from the smaller mills, made because the rank and file of the lumbermen now appreciate that these returns are important to the trade, and that their value depends upon everybody helping to make them as complete as possible. If the returns were complete they would probably show acut of forty billion feet forlumber alone. The cut of lumber forms perhaps 40 per cent of the total timber consumption for all purposes. The figures are alarming enough, taken in connection with our available supply of wood. The total amount of merchantable timber in the United States is believ- ed to be less than 2,000 billion feet. If the demand could be kept station- ary, and no timber were burned up by forest tires, we should have twenty years from now only what our forests would bave grown in the interval. Three-fourths of the population of the country is east of the Mis ippi. but more than half of the timber supply is west of it. ‘he west has inits forests materia! to last it for nearly fifty years if its per capita consumption is no greater than that of tbe country at large and ifit can hold itself down to the same annual total. This, however, takes no ac- count of the demands which a devel- oping country makes. But the east has not enough saw timber of its own to last fifteen years. In point of fact the east is already drawing so heavi- ly upon the northwest for lumber that the railroads have trouble ty handle the traffic. The position which Douglas fir holds illustrates the west’s rapids progress voward’ becoming the, principal source of supply of saw timber, and the falling off in the production of eastern state which formerly held first place. Dougias tir now ranks second only to yellow pine is total cut, and yields about one-half as much lumber. Never before has it outranked white pine which for many, years stood first, and later second. Just as white pine bad to give way to southern yellow pine, this in its turn will be superseded by Douglas fir, which is pine. It is found nowhere east ot the Rocky Mountains, and by far the greatest quautity of it isin Oregon and Washington. The passing of the white pine of the lake states is emphasized by the statistics gathered by the census, which in 1870, 1880, and 1890 showed Michigan the leading state in total production of lumber. In the census of 1900 Wisconsin bad passed to first place, with Michigan second and Minnesota third. This relative posi- tion was not changed until 1904, when Washington appeared at the top of the columu and Louisiana was third, with Wisconsin second and Minnesota and Michigan fourth and fifth: Louisiana now takes second place, while Wisconsin goes down from second to third and Minnesota from fourth to seventh. Mississippi and Arkansas have moved up to fifth and sixth places, while Michigan goes to fourth. New York, in 1850, led all the states in the production of lumber. eral? : Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., SaturDAY, JULY 27, 1907. SCHOOL DISTRICT {NO TROUBLE | Pennsylyania rose to first place ten years later, and New York dropped to second. In the period following the civil war the rapid extension of railroads brought into market the great white-pine forests of the lake states, and the chief source of supply moved thither. Michigan first, then Wisconsin, went to the front. When Washingtor supplanted the later the leadership had crossed the continent. In fifty years it passed from .an Atlantic to a Pacific Coast state. The holding of first rank in pro- duction bya state does not locate the country’s chief source of supply. Washington now stands first among states, yet the sovth is supplying more lumber than the. west. But the magnificent yellow-pine forests of the south are being rapidly cut and marketed, just as was done with the white-pine forests of Michigan and Minnesota during the thirty pears following I870. But the Pacitic coast will soon be the chief source of supply. The policy of the government in creating nationa) forests in the west, taken ip connection with the favor- able climatic and topographical con- ditions for tbe growth of trees, insures afuture supply which will be greatly to the west’s advantage. When the inevitable time of timber shortage arrives, the cost of trans- portation in the long haul across the continent will aid the west in supply- ing its own needs first. The national forests must be first of all for the supply of western needs. The East had originally the bulk of the coune try’s forests. It has largely wasted them. The west has now a consider- able provision for the future. The presence of the national forests will; TO SPEAD $700 BN Grand Rapids Will Build New School Buildings. THF OISTRICT 1S CUT IN TWO Looses About One Third Of the Total Valuation. Levy In- creased $5,000, About - Seven Per Cent. The annual school meeting of District No. 1 was held last Saturday evening 1n the city hall. The atten- dance was very small. It was voted to levy $70,000 to conduct the bus- iness of the district during the en- suing year. This is $5,000 more than was levied last year. 1t will be dis- tributed as follows: $16,000 for the salaries for city teachers, $20,000 for salaries of country teachers, $2.500 for janitors in city schools, $1,500 for janitors in cotntry schools, $2,500 for fuel, andthe balance for improve- ments, sites, new buildings and mis- ' cellaneous things. The village of Koochiching was cut} off from the district because of the; division of Itasca county last winter. | QVER STRIKE Everything Quiet at the End of the Range. NO FOOLING WITH ITASCA SHERIFF Sheriff Hoolihan Will Not Be Backward Either in Action’ or Advice and Order Will be Maintained. The strike situation is very mild at present and it now lcoks as though everything would resumea normal condition veryshortly. At this end of the range the prompt action of the sheriff and authorities at Coleraine, Bovey and Holman precluded any- thing like intimidation of workers and early in the week the following notices were posted in those villages: “Notice: For the preservation of property and life and in anticipation of outside interference by moving and lawless bands of rioters entering Bovey and Coleraine from the other fparts of the ranges, all deputies of the sheriff of this county are notified that at any time either night or day that the steam whistles on the boiler insure for all time a permanent) This takes forty schools from the/house are blown, giving repeated supply of material for wood-usiag | jurisdiction of the district, and one-| short blasts, such deputies will mob- industries in the west, although the actual boldings of the federal yovern- mert in themselves are by no means sufficient to furnish all the timber which will be needed. They will also bave an influence in encouraging private holdings of timberlands to take care Of them in a way that will keep them in a productive state. The euestion what todo for timber that can not be had in needed quan- half of the territory, with about ones third of the total valution. The school board was instructed: to look into the need of Bigford andj Feeley for new school buildings. ' The probabilities are that a building will be erected at Feeley next fail. There are three other townships near Bigfork which are, asking for new buildings, and the ilize at once at the railruad depot as guickly as possible under arms. All law abiding citizens are called upon to support the sheriffand his deputies in the maintenance of peace and order. The above towns are quiet and orderly avd the sheriff of this county proposes to keep them so.” “William Hoolihan, sheriff of tities is likely to become acute in the} board will have to decide which is in| Itasca county, Minnesota.” east. Grand Rapids. Handy Camp Knife handle—15 cent value for ....... record breaking value. and worth double the price. 7 inch blade, well finished, ground to sharp cutting edge—round hard wood }y jp, Armly wedged hardwood handle, AGE: 9c} 25 cent value for.............. the greatest need. ‘ Mr. Hoolihan also appointed a large JULY NINE CENT SALE MONDAY, JULY 29TH, our Second Annual Nine Cent Sale starts--a Record Breaker for Once each year, in July, we exhibit our buying power on big things to sell at 9 cents. This year’s bargains are the best we have ever gathered, every item a Read carefully every item on this list. Your money back if you want it. Monday’s Opening Day Special The first three women who enter our place of business Wednesday morning we will sell each a Biack Sateen Petticoat, that ordinarily sells for $1.25, for only 9c. Set your alarm clock---store opens at 7 o'clock. Wash Boards A full size: pail board for handkerchiefs, lace, etc. 6x8 heavy globe crimp metal rub- bing surface. Every house- keeper needs this board. on this list. We -have over one a hundred nine cent articles that are not Get a large circular. Two Biade Jack Knife Never less than 25 cts. Curved, model handle, best forged steel, sharp edge, this sale Itasca Mercantile Co STORE OF QUALITY Grand Rapids, - Minn. Nickel Plated Hammer Tuesday’s Special For the person buying the largest bill of merchandise we will give Free a Dress Skirt worth Five Dollars. Choice from twenty-five styles and colors, all sizes. For the two each a two- 9 cents --- our value. Brushes sold 15¢ values stag four Styles to select from. INTENTIONAL DUPLICATE EXPOSURE Wednesday Special the greatest number of nine cent articles between nine and ten o’clock a. m. we will sell All sizes to select from. Brush Sale Scrub brushes, wall brushes, horse brushes shoe brushes, 15 cent values, this sale 9c Saturday Special 4 p,m, For the two women coming to this nine cent sale from the greatert distance away from the store we will give each a Dress Skirt FREE. Twenty- women buying piece suit for regular $1.25 decorations, Brushes Hats for 9c only All sizes. $5.00 value Every article is useful Metal Back Comb High grade horn comb— metal back 9c | and ends—I5 cent value for......... 9c values, at this eale only ..... 20.22. .0 edd. 9c Bread and butter plates — extra transparent china in different sizes — assorted Men, Women and Children . ’ Some of th §@§ sold up to fifty cents but all must go at this sale‘for only.............- 9c Itasca Mercantile Co Grand Rapids, - Minn. Two Dollars a Year. force of deputies and from the very first Has bad the situation well in hand. Several arrests were made of people who were looking for trouble. On Thursday morning Sheriff Hooliban received the following tele- gram from Teofilo Heteiella, leader of the Western Federation of Miners at Hibbing: . “Two hundred men, women and children have been put on the streets of Bovey by your deputies. Are you willing to accord me protection of ers law ifI go over to bring some relief to my brethen who are on open | ground without roof and without bread?’ The sheriff lost po time in replying and the following telegram was sent: “Information given you referred to in your telegram is wilfully 4nd de- liberately false. Conditions at Bovey are quiet and peaceful. Noone has been forced on the streets or been otherwise opposed and the men only want the right to work without in- terference. The special deputies have not acted and will not until :called upon. I cannot advise pre- sence of yourself or other agitators in Itasca county. The Federation men who were arrested at Coleraine had a hearing yesterday ia justice court and were bound over to appear at next term of court. Today everything is quiet and no futher trouble is apprehended. MAIL CARRIER FOUND DEAD Richard N. Shephard, a mail carrier traveling between Deer River and Wirt, about 40 miles northeast, last Tuesday way found dead ina small creek about midway between the two places. His speeder, mailsack and coat were found near the railroad track. It is suposed that he left his machine to get adrink and was taken (with heart failure while bending over the creek. Shepard was about 34 years of age, unmarried and bears an excellent reputation, The funeral was held yesterday the interment being at this place in Itasca cemetry. ee China Ware Cups anfl saucers— seven different styles with large and small floral designs to select from — real 25 cent quality every plate a beauty and only 9c STORE OF QUALITY DEFECTIVE ‘MINNESOTA STATE FAIR FOR 1907 The 48th Annual Display of Minne~ sota’s Products EVERY DEPARTMENT BE ENLARGED New Buildings and Improvements. Dan Patch on Opening Day—A Big Air Ship All The Week. With many new buildings, great changes on the grounds, wonderful improvements in lighting and sanita~ tion, and a large area added to its ex-~ hibition space, the Minnesota State Fair will this year beindeed “the greatest fair in America.” The fair is to open Monday, Sept. 2, (Labor Day) ana continue through the week, closing on Saturday, Sept. 7, Unusual efforts have been put forth on the part of the managers ta make the faira greatong and even atthis early date very largely in~ creased exhibits are assured in alk divisions of the fair. | The opening Of the mammoth Live- stock Amphitheater last year attract~ ed the attention of stockmen all oyer the country and they are coming in great numbers this year to show their animals in the best equiped stock division of any fair in thecountry The new Dairy Building is an ade~ quate structure to represent the enor~ mous dairy interests of the state. Near it is the new Poultry Hall—the largest building for the exhibition of poultry in the woNd. A new Manus factures Building will supplement | the une erected a few yearsago. The Grand, Stand has been rebuilt ana made perfectly safe and new bleachers. accommodating 5,000 more people have been erected. The new sewer system and public comfort stations make the grounds perfectly sanitary. At night the grounds and building wiil blaze with electric light and races under arc lights and wonderful pyro- technics in connection with “The Siege of Jericho” spectacle will fur~ | nish a magnificent entertainment. A mammoth air ship will sail about | the grounds daily and visiteeach city {in turn. The races will be of finest and will be tpulled off” | absolutely clean surroundings. Dan Patch wili appear again on | Monday in an endeavor to break his i record made last year at the Minne- | sota fair, when he reduced the world’ | record for a harness horse to 1: | On Thursday, Sweet Marie, the cham- | bion trotting taare will go against her {record of 2:02. -Saturday will be | Automobile day. A hundred other | steat amusement features will fill up | the programs and there will be some+ thing doing every hour of each of the the amic Velson is president of the N. Cosgrove secetary. nds are located midway be~ Paul and Minneapolis and ccessible from each city by | electric cars, TIMBER-STONE NEW RULING According to a new ruling just handed down by the commissioner df the United States land office at Washington applicants for timber and stone claims must hereafter | make a second visit and examination | of the land before making tinal proof. ‘This will entail considerable extra expense upon the applicant and will in nowise alter the result. Hereto for it has only been considered neces- sary for the applicant for a timber } and stone claim to visit and makea | thorough examination of the land | just before he makes the original application. An afidaviy signed by himself and his witnesses is then | presented at the local land office. Under the new ruling it would seem that a second ‘examination of the | land by the applicant and his wit- | nesses will be necessary as under it | the department asks foran affidavit ‘at the time the final proof is made ; Showing that the applicant and his | Witnesses have visited the land on ; the date or about the date that the i proof is made. Send ip your subscriptions and watch us grow.