Show FROM NATIONAL FORESTS A striking itri king of ilia scarcity of ti li liber suitable for railroad tius ties in the united states i is s seen in tho recent purchase 0 of f the atchison copelin and san santa ta fe fc railroad company of ties of ohia obia wood from i a lumber company operating rating in tho the hawaiian In lands it ling hns boon been dilli cult for home time for tho railroads j or of this country to obtain wooden ties satisfactory both in in inanity and quality and many of them have hae been looking about for an opportunity to purchase tie tic timber in other countries during a recent trip trill of this kind by a representative of tho the atchison topeka and santa fu fe railroad company arrangements range ments were made forthe for the purchase e of ties not only in tho the hawaiian islands but also in japan it i ii i stated that ties from japan will be tunde a certain iea of 0 oak ak which compares in lasting qualities very ory favorably with the white oak of this country which has born been considered the most satisfactory I 1 wood for tie purposes his about a year ear ago before tile the representative represent atno of tile the railroad raili oad had started on his trip the united states forest service a few tests on tile the ohia wood the results indicated tha in po nt of strength ohla ohia wood will rank 1 with the oaks it was vas thought front from cheso tests that the wood was worthy of 0 further investigation and the largo large order placed by the toad load indica indicates feH that their agent is confident that the hawaiian wood will prove to ile he a satisfactory material attrial rn for railroad ties under the condition existing iric in this country |