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EIGHTH YEAR.
NATIONAL FORESTRY CON
GRESS. The National Forestry Congress, whose
sessions for the present year were held in
Denver, Col., Sept. 14 to 17, was com
posed of working men. The papers and
discussions covered a wide scope.
Prof. Budd, of the Iowa Agricultural
College, Ames, Iowa, gave a graphic
-description of the preparations for growing
forests in northeastern Europe and eight
hundred miles on into Asia; how, by the
action of the government, the steppes of
Siberia, with tho modicum of rainfall
which they have had, are actually being
timbered by the foresting of large tracts
of land; that before permanent trees are
planted in that ground, tho ground is
Hret placed in thorough condition by
being plowed deep and pulverized, and
then planted to temporary timber with
low spreading branches which shade th'e
.ground and" assist it in retaining the
moisture it receives. Prof. Budd said it
was not necessary to go to Europe for
examples of how the destruction of for--ests
changed the character of a country,
and he especially instanced the Cham
plain valley, in New York. The only
-difference was that the old country had
tho experience of hundreds of years; we
had only thirty years. He thought
"Denver did not at all appreciate the ne
cessity of protecting the source of her
water supply.
Hon. Martin Allen, of Hays City, Kan.,
read a paper entitled "Why Has Forestry
Not Been More Successful on the Great
American DeRert?" Several minor
reasons wqre assigned, but the principal
one was tho aimiihl drouths. This fact
was the keynote of the discussion that
followed.
Mr. Carpenter, of Nebraska, stated how
they saved their trees in Nebraska by
plowing furrows to retain the rainfall.
Prof. Budd spoke learnedly of climatic
-conditions, and drew comparisons be
tween our plains and the steppes of Asia.
Upon these steppes, where only eight
inches of water fall, trees were grown by
first shading the ground with willows.
Mr. Fernow, of Washington, D. C,
chief of tho American Division of For
estry, recognized this as the first principle
of forestry. How to plant, he said, was
more important than what to plant.
Mr. Minier, of Illinois, emphasized the
idea advanced by tho two preceding
speakers.
Jndgo Bailey, one of the Kansas dele
gates and editor of the Garden City
Cultivator, was a consistent champion of
tho position that the legislature of each
tato ought to pass laws for the estab
lishment and maintenance of experimen
tal timber stations.
Martin Allen worked vigilantly, but
without success, to get a resolution
passed by the Forestry Congress, re
questing congress to let alone the timber-
culture and pre-emption laws. The
writer was with Mr. Allen in this. The
opposition came from the Colorado dele
gates, Col. Ensign being seriously op
posed.
One of tho ablest, members of the con
gress was W. N. Byers, of Denver. He
fnrmftrlv owned the Nezvs of that citv.
and -understands Colorado very thor
oughly.
The jesolutions will give an idea of
scope which tho discussions assumed:
RESOLUTIONS.
First That the rapid deforestation of
the timber lands of this country is an evil
which will result in incalculable damage
to the present and future generations; that
the denudation of mountain slopes and
hillsides, by fire and axe, without proper
regard for renewal, has already oegun to
injure agricultural interests by disturbing
favorable distribution of -ater supply,
intensifying drouths and floods, causing
8prings"to become dry and streams to
diminish their flow.
Second That the importance of main
taining a proper amount of land in forests
can not be overestimated; and it is also
apparent that only the government, state
or nation can haye an interest in Buch
maintenance for the benefit of future
generations.
Third That the public lands, at the
Bource of streams, necessary for the pres
ervation of the water supply, should be
granted by the general government to the
several states, to be held and kept by sach
states in perpetuity, for the public use,
with a view to maintain aad preserve a
full supply of water in all the rivers and
streams.
Fourth That we recommend to the
general government the creating of the
office of commissioner of forestry, which
office shall be filled by a man conversant
with the interests of practical forestry,
whose dtuy it shall be to see that the,
laws upon "that subject are carried into -effect.
Fifth That fire is the most destructive
enemy of the forest, and that most strin
gent regulations should be adopted by
the national and state and territorial
governments to prevent its outbreak and
spread in tho timber lands.
Sixth That the general government be
recommended to assist the agricultural
colleges of the various states in the for
mation of tree planting and culture, and
that all work and experiments in that
direction should bo under the general
supervision of the commissioner of fores
try, in case such an office should be
created; otherwise to be under the
supervision of the commissioner of agri
culture. Seventh That the principles of forestry
and practice of tree-planting should be
taught in the public schools, normal
schools, and agricultural colleges of this
country, and that we urgently recommend
suitable legislation to that end in the
several states and territories.
Eighth That, in our opinion, the Agri
cultural colleges of tho various states
should give special attention to the prop
agation and cultivation of forest trees,
and especially to the purpose of deter
mining tho most useful and robust
varieties of timber for their respective
states, and for the various portions thereof,
and for tho dissemination of the knowl
edge so obtained.
Ninth That to encourage the planting
and propagation of forest trees, states
and counties should provide for and
allow an abatement of .taxes proportioned
to the extent and success of such planting.
Tenth That we most earnestly recom
mend to the governors of the various
states that they urge upon the legislature
of their respective states the importance
of the preservation of the forests where
they already exist, and to urge and en
courage such legislation as will promote
the more general planting and cultivating
of trees and forests.
Eleventh That there should be no rigid
ruling as to tho varieties of timber to be
planted or cultivated upon a "timber
culture" claim.
Twelfth That the commissioner of ag
riculture bo authorized by copgress to
apply in his discretion such sum or sums
as he may see fit from the appropriation
for the Forestry division of his depart
ment, for the encouragement of national
and local forestry associations.
Thirteenth That it is the sense of this
Forestry congress that the legislatures of
the states should provide for the estab
lishment and maintenance of experimental
timber culture stations, to the end that
there may be secured a knowledge of the
highest adaptability of different varieties
of timber to tho different soils, and that
the taxablo wealth of the state may be
increased to the material lessening of the
rate of taxation.
W. S. Tilton, of Kansas, was the
author of tho thirteenth resolution. In
the course of his remarks in favor of
state legislation in assisting in the early
and general planting of timber on our
Kansas plains, he said, in substance: He
would have the Kansas legislature
establish and maintain two experimental
timber stations ono on the K. D. of the
TJ. P. railway the other on the Santa
Fe both to be on or very near the one
hundredth meridian; he would have the
management of these stations purely
scientific; he would aim to have at least
three strata of ground in each of the
stations valley, bench land and up land;
he would have each of these strata planted
in the classes of timber which naturally
flourish there better than in any other
stratum; he would have the products of
these stations free to every Kansan; he
would have the applicant answer a set of
properly-prepared questions concerning
the stratum of ground in which he wishes
to plant the trees, the cultivation he has
given the ground, and then the manager
of the nursery should dictate what trees,
if any, he should have, and the applicant's
abusing his pledge in any event should
prevent his sharing further the gratuity
of the station. Mr. Tilton claimed that
by the intelligant, businesslike co-operation
of the state with the people of the
plains in the direction of growing timber,
more groves could be shown in western
Kansas within five years than can be
shown in twenty-five years under thepres
ent lack of system, and that the people of
central and eastern Kansas would be
re-imbursed tenfold by the increased tax
able value of these lands for the taxes
which they would pay in the operating of
these stations.
NEW MEMBERS.
Mr. Merrick, from the committee on
membership, reported the following
names:
Life members P. H. Dudley, New
York; Samuel Martin, New York; Dr. C.
B. Agnew, New York; John H. Bennett,
Nebraska, Robert H, Warder, Nebraska;
P. H. Van Diesis Denver.
Annual members A P. Race, New
York; George H. Parsons, Colorado
Springs'; Prof. J. W. BeaL Michigan; W.
W. Pardee, Colorado; Leo Weltz, Ohio;
Concluded on Eighth Page.
STOCK ZF-A-ZE&ZMIIISrG- THE BASIS OF OTTS, HDsTIDTjrSTIEaXIES-
WA-KEE303T, KANSAS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2,
WM. SPICER,
THE
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Keeps the choicest assortment of
FALL WINTER
GOODS
In the City. Employs only First
Class Workmen, and
Warrants a Perfect Fit or No Sale.
Shop third door south of Western
Kansas World Office.
4 H. BLAIR,
Land Attorney and Real Estate Agent.
CONTESTS A SPECIALTY.
Wa-Kken-ey - - Kansas.
LEE JIONROE,
Attorney at Law.
D. H. HENKEL,
U. S. Conimiwloner.
Monroe & Henkel,
Wa-Seeney, Kans.
J. R. WILSQBT,
COUNTY SURVEYOR
AND LAND LOCATOR,
WA-iEENEY, - - - KANSAS.
LEE M0N1WJE, Pres't. D. H. HENKEL, Seo'y.
I'll
Real Estate Brokers & Loan Agents,
WA-KEENEY, - KANSAS.
70,000 acres wild and improved lands for
sale. Will purchase land in Trego aud
adjoining counties and pay cash for samo.
$ 1 00,000 Money to Loan at 8 Per Cent.
"JOHN A. NELSON,
Attorney at law
AND
Loan Agent.
U. P. Land Agent for Trego, Gra
ham and Ness Counties,
WA-KEENEY. - KANSAS,
Stock Ranches a Specialty.
Parties meaning business request
ed to write me.
W. F, Watson,
LAND andLOAN AGENT,
Makes investments and pays-taxes
For Non-Residents.
I also have a large list of
DEEDED FARMS
School and Contract Lands,
Homestead and Tree Claim Relinquishments
B'OTL SALB.
W. F. WATSON, Wa-Keeney, Kan.
A. B. JONES,
Physician and Surgeon
Office in Jones fe Ferris's Drug Store.
Wa-Keeney,
Kansas
M. H. FARMER,
PHYSICIAN&SKON,
DISEASES
Of the Eye, Ear and Throat a Specialty.
A full line of Spectacles on hand.
Office in Hille'a Drug Store, '
WA-KEENEY, . . KANSAS.
A. J. HABEAS. SAM H. EEIIEY.'
HARLAN & KELLEY,
ATTORNEYS - AT - LAW.
Practice in all State & Federal Courts.
A. J. HARLAN,
Realfestate & Land Agent.
Business before the Land OlSce
Promptly Attended to.
OFFICE UP STAIRS IN WORLD BUILDING,
(WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
HOLLISTER & BIGGEK,
ATTOENETS-AT-LAW.
All Ijfgal business entrusted to our
' care will be attended to
promptly.
Office on Russell Avenue, east of
Franklin Street.
WA-KEENEY,
KANSAS.
S. R. COWICK,
ATTORNET-AT-LAW
All legal business entrusted to my caro will rcceh e
prompt aud careful attention.
Offico vith Wheeler Bro. WA-KEENEY, KAN
COWICK & WHEELER BEOS, will
give special attention to final proofs and
contests.
P. DANTORD.
S. R. HOCJIN.
DAHPOED & HOSIN,
ATTORNEYS - AT - LAW
And Real Estate Dealers.
Buy and sell Real Estate, secure
Homesteads ,and Timber-claims
fc for those wanting gov't land.
Will practice in all State Courts and be
fore the Gov't Land Office.
Business solicited.
Office in basement of Keeney Block,
WA.KEElSrE-X- KANSAS.
J. WORD CARSON,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Purchasing, Selling and Locating
LAND AGENT &ATT'Y.
Makes Soldiers' Homestead Declarator'
Entries, Timber Filings, Pre-emptions,
Homesteads, Final Proofs. Attends
to Contests in all phases, etc.
Promptness and fair dealing. All work
guaranteed.
Office in Basement of Keeney Block,
UNDER U. S. LAND OFFICE.
35,000 Acres by quarter section around
the town of Rushton.
BAKER& SONS,
REAL ESTATE DEALERS.
150,000 acres Deeded, Rnilroad aud School
Land For Sale.
Offico at Quinter. Gove Co., Kansas.
We do all Kinds of TJ. S. Land Office
Business.
HOTEL !
HOTtL !
YOU WILL FIND GROVER,
AT THE
WHITE-:-HOUSE,
WALLACES, KANSAS,
Always ready to attend to the slightest
, wishes of his guests.
ACCOMMODATIONS GOOD.
PRICES. Only $1.00 Per Day.
$5 00 Per Week.
JAS. K. GROVER, Prop.
T WAGNER,
Veterinary Surgeon,
"WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
CWill doctor cattle, horses and all
other stock.
D. ARBUCKLE,
-DEALER IN
GRAIN,
FLOUR
AND
EEED.
South of R. R. Track.
A "general stock of such goods as
are usually found in all fir3t- '
class feed stores.
1S86.
Ore. Bestor,
Deeded, Railroad,'
8 School Lands,
Homesteads, Pre-emptions and
Timber Claims.
GENERAL REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
Money Loaned on Deeded Property.
N"o. 195 iFranltlixx Street,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
B. J. F. Hanna,
LAND-:-ATTORNEY,
Wa-Keeney, - Kansas.
Prompt and careful attention given to
any and all business before the
United States Land Office.
JOHN RONNQUIST,
PAINTER,
Sign "Writer,
Grainer, Kalsominer, Paper Hanger.
WA-KEENEY, KAN.
GEO. BARRETT,
l
And Contractor.
Plans and Specifications
PEEPABED TO ORDER.
o
Shop on north aide of Russell avenue,
second building west of Opera House.
A. E. SIGLER.
Carpenter IgpSa. Builder,
Special attention given to buildings
of modern styles.
Shop north of Keeney Block,
WA-EEENEY, - KANSAS
PAUL F. MUELLER.
JOS. S. LES3NKB.
If you, want any surveying done, call
at the Commercial House for
MUELLER & LESSER,
SURVEYORS AND
CIVIL ENGINEERS.
Do accurate and reliable work in all
branches of the profession. Find
ing lost corners a specialty.
GIVE US A CALL.
Wa-Keeney, - - Kansas.
COME TO
KERSHAW'S
NEW FEED & BOARDING STABLE,
JUST WEST OF 0PEBA BLOCK,
WHES
You Want your Horses Fed & Boarded.
Special care given to Animals entrusted
to my keeping.
COOS BOOM AND FEES HILL ATTACHED.
Corn, Oats, & Ground Feed
FOB S-AJCiE,
LABGE OB SMALL QUANTITIES
AT
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
I have lately put in a Horse Power Feed
Mill and will do
Custom -:- Grinding.
H. S. DAVIS,
At Kershaw's Livery Stable
DB. H.TL WILCOX,
HOMMIC PHYSICIAN
AKTJ
DENTIST.
Office on Franklin street, first door" north
of Furniture Store.
SI3STG-XiE COPT, 5 CEISTTS-
iNUMBEK 32.
WILLIAM -WILLS01i
ATTORNEY AT LAW
-AN
LAND AGENT.
Office 4th door north of U. S.
Land Office,
WA-KEENEY,
- KANSAS.
Practices in the several Courts of Kansas
and the United States Courts.
Land Law and cases before the TJ. S.
Land Office a specialty.
Does a general land business. Corres
pondence solicited.
THIS SPACE BELONGS TO
HUTZEL & G0URLEY,
Land Agents
THE BEYMER
LAND COMPANY,
(SUCCESSORS TO A. S. BEYMER,)
Monument, St. John Co., Kansas.
Doe n general land business in St. John, Thomas
and adjoining counties. Buying, gelling and trad
ing deeded and school land (or non-:-,
residents a specialty.
Deeded Land, School Land
Railroad Land, And Claims
FOR - SAXE.
Will locnto Settlers on government land. Plenty ot
good vacant government land in St.
John County.
Hotel and Livery Accommodations at Monument.
CORKESPONDEJTCE -:- SOLICITED.
Feick's Livery,
Opposite the Oakes House,
WA-KEENEY,
KANSAS.
LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE.
Best of Bigs at the Most Seasonable Bates.
A- C FBICZ, Prop-
C. D. STEWART,
Proprietors of
U
Firetdoor south of mile's drug store.
Everything in First Class Style.
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
CITY BAKERY.
REDUCTION IN
BREAD, CAKES,
And all kinds of Goods.
Stores at Lawrence & Hall's; also
in south room of Sawtelle
Auction Block; also at
41 Washington St.,
Wa-Keeitey, - . - Kansas.
373 J. HEGrEEK.
DUSTING- HALL.
3B"5r J- E- BAKER.
I have fitted up anew and enlarged dining
room m the house occupied by .Baker
& Sons as a real estate office.
The public are invited to give us a call.
The best of accommodations
guaranteed.
rilTY DELIVEBY.
Headquarters at Verbeck's Store.
DAVID ARBUCKLE.
A. E. MICKEL,
t f
f Htwr Well Mr.
ALSO AQEST FOR THE
PEBKrffS WrNDMXL.
All work and mills guaranteed satisfac
tory. Mills and pumps always '
on hand.
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
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