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THE MED FORD DAILY TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OHROON. FRIDAY, OOTOHKU 1. VM'X
HALF OF TIMBER
SUPPLY IS GONE
Figures Show Great Inroads Made in
the Nation's Big Resource.
Wlimi white men began conquest of
the North American continent it is
estimated that the present Unitei
States had 850,000,000 acres of lan.
in forest, with a stand of 5,200,000.
000 feet of timber of nil species. To
day the same authority says that this
nation has, exclusive of Alaska, 550,
000,000 acres of forest land, with a
stand of 5,200,000,000,000 feet of
timber of all species. More than half
of the promary forest laud is yet
timbered, while the stand in lumber
feet is less than half the supply at
the commencement of operations.
Railway managers in estimating
the supply that will be available in
each species, place Douglas fir first,
but with hard woods a close second.
Their stumpage classification is as
follows:
Kinds Fet.
Douglas fir .$525,000,000,000
Uardwood 500,000,000.000
Southern yellow pine 350,000.000.000
Western yellow pine..275,000,000,000
Redwood 100000,000,000
Western hemlock ...100,000,000,000
Miscellaneous coui-
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KDDIE KOY GIRLS IN "THK OIH h QIT.STIOX" AT TUB MKM-'OKI) T11KATKU
TONICIUT.
ern lumber has been worth to those
communities. We are too far from
the principal market, and must take
out of our returns, the cost of ship
ment for long distances. As wheat
is destined to sell for more as the de-
maud grows as home, so will lumber.
Both will enrich the laud where pro
duced.
"We must promote conservation,
but need indulge no great alarm for
the future if we use only intelligent
safeguards. Prepare for a gradual
increase in lumber especially when
the Panama canal is completed, but
do not expect any fancy prices."
fers 100,000,000,000
Western cedar 100,000,000,000
Lodgepole pine 90,000,000,000
White and Norfay
pine . . ..... 75,000,000,000
Eastern hemlock 75,000,000,000
Western spruce .....60,000,000,000
Eastern spruce 50.000,000,000
Sugar pine ....... 30,000,000,000
Cypress 20,000,000,000
"These figures are not so alarming
as we are prone to believe," said a
prominent lumber manufacturer of
Portland this morning when discuss
ing the railway estimates. We have
far passed the centenary mark of
National existance, with the forest
area yet more than half its virgin ex
tent. We must consider, too, that an
immense proportion of the primary
forest was cleared to pave the way
for agriculture,, the wood being
burned on the ground without effort
to utilize it. Also,,first cutting meth
ods were immeasurenbly wasteful in
lumber operations than now. As a
final thought on this point, r.ote that
no effort was made to provide for
new growth until the last few rars,
no encouragement was given to re
storation, no thought bestowed upon
the. future supply.
Consumption Much Heavier
"On th other side of the question,
it must be noted that, owing to the
increase of population, consumption
it heavier, despite of the increased
use of metals and earth materials in
building.
"Our 100 years of national life,
and about 200 of a Colonial career,
have required about half our first
stand of timber. During all of this
period, the sentiment of the people
was to clear away the trees, destroy
the forests, make room for the farm
er. We are entering upon the second
cycle, with the sentiment of the con
servation of forests, higher prices
and every inducement to the private
land owner to plant trees. We have
abundant forest land left, in fact
most of the present area of 550,000,
000 acres is not fit for any other use.
Some Increase Certain .
"Wood can never get up Jo some, of
the fancy prices predicted in recent
years since the conservation move
ment took feverish tone. In the far
West there is bound to be increase
over the price of the past, but not of
u very material nature. Lumber here
has been selling for pioneer figures
most of the time, and it is inevitable
that as the bountiful stand of timber
on the verge of navigable water is
cut away, and the eastern market
looks more and more to this source,
lumber wil go up.
"Oregon and Washington fir is
worth more than it has been selling
for in the past, worth more to the
states, the owners, the laborers and
all concerned. The forests of these
two states will bring to their people
a much more munificent revenue, en
circling both, establishing great in
dustries and brightening the whole
trade of the Northwest. This will be
done by adding comparatively a small
figure to the present average selling
prices, for our lumber can never be
worth to us what eastern and soulh-
PINCH0T SAYS TAFT IS
TRUE CONSERVATIONIST
KINGS INVITED TO
P0RT0LA FESTIVAL
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1. linvi
tations to attend the Portola cele
bration to be held in San Francisco
in October are being sent out by the
committee to every king, prince and
potentate in the world.
Nearly 100,000 invitations are be
ing' issued and every point on the
globe will be reached by the missives.
BOHEMIAN COLONY '
FOR KLAMATH BASIN
KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Oct. 1.
Lnloss some unforeseen .unstable
arises there will he located in tho
southern portion of the Klamath ba
sin one of the lari-est Bohemian col
onics ever established in any state.
Sixty representatives of tho colony
havo spent several days going over
tho 3000 acres of laud on which on.
CLEVELAND, O., Oct. 1. Chief
Forester Gifford Pinchot is in Cleve
land on business in connection with
a book that he is soon to publish. In
an interview here this afternoon he
said:
"President Taft has expressed him
self as being thoroughly in favor of
conservation, not only in his speeches,
but also in letters to me, and no one
can fail to understand his position.
He has committed himself absolutely
to conservation and its projects."
Asked whether it seemed that the
forestry products would have fair
sailing from now on, Pinchot said :
"The service has been bitterly at
tacked and will be bitterly attacked
in the future, but it is firmly estab
lished and I believe we shall be able
to overcome any attempts that may
be made to hamper our usefulness."
He also declared that the forestry
service was better understood and
appreciated in the west than ever
before.
To Chicago and Return.
October 4 October 4. October 4.
Ten days allowed going trip, re
turning tickets good until November
30. ' Round trip $82.40. For particu
lars, enquire at the local office or ad
dress A. S. Rosenbaum, S. P. Co.
Agent. Medford. Or.
TI,P invitnti.ma nr on.. v.,1 ,! i " vo been secured, i lie colony
on the cover a shield embossed with irt tlle f"nn l,f n ,",, consists
the letter "P" in the Portola colors. of "Proximately 5(1(1 families. Offi
red and yellow, gives a suggestion of ''mls of 11,0 ,,ll,h visited this section
tho festival spirit. several weeks ago and secured op-
T.,i:,.i.,.i ; n, i;, p :....:i.i I tions on the Inriro Lakeside tract.
nil HHIVU 111 IU ll1 1 V L IIMIIl'Ui
Ernests nra nil of the TTnited Sh-.tes Tlie e( members who havo been
army and navy officers, all foreign
diplomats, all toreign consuls in
America, the governors of the states',
mayors of all cities, celebrated per
sonages, scientists, inventors, authors
painters, nctors and financiers of
note in this country and in Europe.
NOTICE.
To whom it may concern: Rumors
have been put in circulation regarding
the management of the Emerick cafe
that are untrue in every particular,
as those interested have ascertained
to their complete satisfaction. That
popular cafe is, as usual, open to all
who seek the best of everything and
is open day and night. A triul will
convince the most skeptical. 167
PHILLIPS & LEADERS.
here for several days are n final
committee to pass on the land. If
they recommend tho acceptance of
the land tho settling up of this large
area will be begun at once.
"Across the Blue Ridge," at the
Bijou.
Thursday night the Darling Stock
company presented to a crowded
house at the Bijou theater the play,
"Across tho Blue Ridge." The play
was good and tho acting showed
skill.
Tho play was a fun maker from
start to finish and many times
throughout the evening laughter ami
applause rose from tho audience.
The company present tho same play
tonight and tomorrow night nnd
should he greeted by crowded houses,
as they nro certainly deserving of the
patronage of tho Medford people.
SALEM BEER
SALEM is the most popular beer in Northern California and South
ern Oregon. It is acknowledged to be the equal of the very best east
ern product. All beers are good, but some beers are liked better than
others. The proof for this assertion lies in drinking Salem beer.
If you wish to be convinced, ask for Salem beer and drink It.
SALEM BREWERY ASSOCIATION,
Medford Depot: Medford Ice & Storage Co.
Excursion
Rates
to
Chicago
Oct. 4th Oct. 4th Oct. 4th Oct. 4th
Remember the Date
To Chicago and return To Chicago and return
$82.40 $82.40 $82.40
Full particularsat the local S.P. office or address
A. S. ROSENBAUM
Agent S. P. Co. Medford, Oregon
ATTENTION
Those who aro looking for good invest
ments can do no better than to inves
tigate this beautiful property
Twenty-eight fine lots located on Main street, six
blocks west of the business district. Main street is be
ing paved, water mains are being laid, sewer is in, ce
ment walks going in, cross street GO feet wide. Lots
are 50x137, front lots 70x1-10. Always accessible, either
on foot or wheel on account of paved streets- Building
line 25 feet from front of lots.
There is no question but what one will make 50 to
100 per cent on tho investment in the course of a 'year.
Medford is growing very rapidly and without question
this is the cheapest property within the same radius
of anything in the city today. The price and the terms
arc reasonable. Come and look this over and be con
vinced. ' UT
"Wc also have a splendid business property, of large
size, that will stand investigation. The present price
will look cheap in a year's time.
Also have 40 acres first-class fruit land that can
be traded for city property. This is some distance out,
well located, easily cleared and no waste or steep land.
Now what have you to bf fer ?
J. W. Dressier' Agency
West Main St.
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But it's a good one, and well worth
repeating, for the best the markets af
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Salt and Fresh Meats
Poultry, Butter, Lard, etc.
see the
THE ECONOMY MARKET
ASHP0LE & NICHOLS, Proprietors.
Opposite Postofflce Phone 461.
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In Harness, Saddles, Bri
dles, whips Robes, Wag
on Covers, Tents, Blankets,
etc., can befound in stock at
HERMAN BROS.
' Successors To I. F. SETTLE
317 E. 7th Street Medford, Oregon
P. 0. Hansen. Tom Moffat.
We make any kind and style of windows. We carry
glass of any size on hand.
Medford Sash & Door Co.
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