(XXIII.) STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION. 



The consumption of timber in a country depends on the habits 

 of its people, the price of timber and the price of stone and brick, of 

 iron and steel; the form of settlement — whether scattered or con- 

 centrated into cities; the climate; the stage of civilization; the pre- 

 vailing prosperity. 



Per capita per annum, the consumption of timber in the United 

 States is 600 feet, b. m.; in Germany, 100 feet, b. m. 



The consumption of firewood depends on the climate, the price 

 of coal, kerosene, and on the prevailing prosperity. 



Per capita per anum the consumption of firewood in the United 

 States is 2.8 cords; in Germany, 0.3 cord. 



TABLE No. 7. 



Data Relative to Lumber Consumption in the United States During 



the Year 1900. 



Lumber from conifers 26.15 billion feet, b. m. 



Lumber from hardwoods 8.63 " " " 



Shingles 12.10 " pieces. 



Laths 2.52 " " 



Staves 1.66 " " 



Hoops 0.44 " " 



Heading O.12 " sets. 



Carriages and wagons 0.08 billion feet, b. m. 



Agricultural implements 0.03 " " " 



Furniture o.ii " " " 



Bobbin and spools 0.04 " " " 



Pickets and paving 0.04 " " " 



Railroad ties 0.06 pieces. 



Telegraph and telephone poles 0.12 " 



