ON TREES AND BIRDS. 



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had to pay more for the " right of way," lower poles 

 could be used, and there would be no contact with 

 trees to " ground the current." The expense to the 

 companies would be less in the end. We need the 

 service of the telephone and telegraph lines, and 

 the "people" and the "companies" should study to 

 get the best results with the least damage. When 

 people have learned the real value of trees they will 

 see that they arc protected. 



