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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
FOR JUDGE WEBB.

It is pleasing to Judge Webb's friends
here at home to hear of the many
warm friends he has in all parts of the
state and especially in central and
northern Wisconsin where he is best
known. Irregardless of politics they
all respect and honor him for his ster
ling qualities and efficiency on the
bench. There is every reason to be-
lieye that he will be nominated at Mil
waukee to-day for the Office of Justice
of the Supreme Court. At Wausau the
members Of the bar passed the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That our acquaintance
with Judge Charles NJ. Webb as a jurist
of strict .probity, great industry, and
high ability and learning, and oul
knowledge that his acquaintance with
litigation and business in Northern
Wisconsin is unsurpassed leads us tc
heartily recommend him to the people
Justice Lyon on the bench of the Su.
preme court of the state. and We here,
by request the delegates here chosen tc
dtICuO tuC OdI COANcltlOll W Dc IlclC
in Milwaukee. Feb. Is, to use all honor
able means to secure Judge Webb's
nomination for said office.
Resolved, That w. G. Silyerthorn
Neal Brown, T. c. Ryan, w. H. Mylrea
Louis Marchetti and E.. J.. Bump be-
and they are hereby chosen delegates
to the Bar convention 70 be held il
| Milwaukee Feb. 16, to place in nomi
nation candidate to succeed Justice
Lyon on the Supreme court bench O
this state. And further, that the chair
man Of said delegation be, and he il
! hereby, empowered to cast his vote fol
any abesentee of the said delegation a
said convention"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
THE FIELD WORKERS rlET.
A Banquet rendered the Attaches o.
the Federal Life Association.

There was harmonius meeting last
night of the field managers and officers
of the Federal Life Association, COM
pany composed Of Davenporters. It
was the 10th annual meeting of the
Association. The secretary. Mr.. E. H.
Whitcomb, invited al of the attaches to
come and they responded to a man.
They came from Wisconsin and all
around and more pleasant event
never took place in this city. Mr..
Whitcomb turned his spacious home on
Grand Avenue into a banquet parlor,
where he and his family pleased the
inner man to Queens TASTE" The
home was brilliantly illuminated and
especially decorated for the occasion
Among the features of the banquet
were the menus which were hand.
painted by Miss Maud Whitcomb, who
is an artist in that line in the full sense
of the word. Among those present
from abroad were: c. J. Carman, the
assistant general manager, who is loca-
ted at Grand Rapids, Wis; DR.. w. T.
Pinkerton, of Eau Claire, who is assis-
tant medical director; S. L. Barner, of
Cresco; VIM. Webster and C. A. Nebe-
ker, the latter gentleman being among
the associations field managers. Then
there were Rev. J. S. McCord, of this
city, and the following officers: Presi-
dent, Col. Egbert; Secretary, E. H.
Whitcomb; medical director, w. D.
Middleton; Directors, Thos. Thompson
and E. B. Hayward 4 Company; Attor-
ney, George E. Hubbell.
Severallogical insurance subjects were
ably handled by DR.. Pinkerton, Col.
Egbert, and there were other remarks
by George E. Hubbell and Rev. ]. S.
McCord.
The gentlemen expressed themselves
as having "ton of fun in nut shell"
and now they are ready to work again.
AT the regular meeting the report
showed an increase of business over
last year of almost half million dollars
which speaks well for Davenport
institution.-[ Davenport Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
ST. VALENTINE.

Has many followers as was evidenced
by the dainty love missives that brought
smiles to many hous ehold on Tuesday
Some very elegant valentines were
tokens to the grown up girls, while
pretty pictured cards, and folding valen.
tines with flattering, sentimetals, love
words brought to tb G little girls and
boys conciousness of their own i'm.
portance. Valentines have not the
same significance as love letters, that
they had in the older, time, but though
the sentiment has t..ken on more oi
poetic, and artistic refneme ent the
spirit of the day remains the same
and the opportunity to tell the old, old
story without rebul.e, and protected by
the chance of turning it all into a joke,
if not received with reciprocal feelings
is one all bashful lovers make the most
Of. Here is one society belle finds
comfort in:
II thought to write such tender words to-day
But these are all the words that can say,
i love you, and love you, dear.'
II find no face 50 fair no voice 50 sweet,
No eyes so true to me appear,
And yet these same few words / must repeat,
love, you. and love you, dearn
"My heart is full Of love, toe full for speech,
Words cannot find q pathway clear
Take all my heart, and read there, beseech,
love you, and love you, dear!'"
And here is one little red haired
school girl received from a not to bash
full boy:
"Give me one kiss
And no more:
If. 30 be, this
Makes you poor,
To enrich you,
I'll restore
For that one two
Thousand scorc."
And the little girl is still wondering
| who sent it, and SO the great subject O.
| love making is told and retolu on thit
one day and Valentine day holfIs it,
own place in the calendar and finds it.
| own welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
Boys Suits

4 to Id Years.
Suits worth S2.25 go for. :. .S1.oo
Suits worth 800 go for. -. go
Suits worth 3.75, 400 go for $40
Suits worth 500 90 for. -. 400
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
PETER BEVER.
What is Honesty In Serving the
People?

What We have to say about Mr.. Bever
will be said Of him as county treasurer
of Wood county, and not as private
citizen. In his official capacity we have
the right to speak Of facts as they
occurred while he served the people.
We are not prepared to question the
statement made by the Milwaukee
Sentinel that he received interest on
deposits to the amount of $1,000 per
year. He may have received some
interest and may not, we could not
swear that he did. Some people think
he did make some loans and did receive
some interest fc- such loans during his
term of Office. Until it can be positively
proven that he did not receive any
interest the Sentinel is entitled to it's
opinion in this respect as we'll as the
Enterprise has to the contrary.
1t is a positive fact that Mr.. Bever
admitted he was at least $45OO short and
through the efforts Of Mr.. T. E. Nash
he was enabled to make a loan of that
amount. His property was encountered
$1l00 and that amount had to be paid
out of the loan which left him only
$34OO to place in the treasury fund. 1t
is now known that he will be $500
short still, unless he can raise that
amount some other way. Since Mr..
Bever's shortage has been known he
has done many things that don't look
well for man who processes to be
"honest." For instance, he issued q
check for 1856 payable to Mr.. F. j..
Wood against his account in the First
National Bank at .MarshfeId and when
Mr.. Wood presented the check for pay
ment he was informed that Mr.. Bever
had given another check e'f $500 on
them which left his account short that
much. Is that honorable? H e also de-
posted at about the same time $1,000
of county funds in the First National
Bank in this city and took therefor
certificates Of deposits in his own name.
Why was this done? Is that honesty?
Or did he expect to get per cent.
interest on this deposit?
Another thing: H. C. Miller & Co.
were allowed bill of about $500 at the
November session of the county board
for furnishing blank books, etc. Mr..
Miller presented the orders to Mr..
Bever for payment. He told him there
was no money with which to pay said
orders at present. Mr.. Miller left the
orders with the ire asurer and told him
to remit the amount as soon as he could
pay them. Mr.. Bever marked the
orders paid and turned them in as cam
celled or paid. II. c. Miller & Co. have
not received their pay yet SO we are in
formed.
We could sight many more similar
transactions which neither had the
marks of honesty, or were positive
proofs that he did not receive interest
on county funds.
We make these statements of facts
because the Centralia Enterprise at
tempts to make the people believe that
Peter Bever WAS strictly honest, but
unfortunate in helping his sons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

S The stockholders of the Nekoosa
Paper Co., met in Appleton last Th urs-
day and elected the following officers:
President-T. E. Nash.
Vice Pres.-Frank Garrison.
Sec'y & Treas.-L. NJ. Alexander.
Directors-John McNaughton, and
A. w. Patton, of Appleton L. NJ. Alex
ander, Of Port Edwards: and T. E.
Nash and F. Garrison, of Centralia.
Preparatory work will commence as
soon as the weather will permit. The
c. NJ. & st. Paul Ry Co., will put in a
switch as soon as the frost is out of the
ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
Bows Overcoats

Lot No. 1894, 3 coats only,
ages 7,S and 10, price 2.75
this sale. SIX
Lot No. 5oSS, 7 coats, age 7
to 10, price $50, this sale 2.o<
Lot No. 5o83, 6 coats, worth
2.75, this sale. ~!
Only 4 left of Lot No. 512S,
age S, 6, 8, 9, reduced from
500 to. -. 3.5t
5 Boys coats, ages ID, IS, 10.
1913, price 900, this sale 81!
; Boys overcoats, Lot No.
5oIs, age IS, 1o, II, to 60,
reduced from 800, at. so
1 Coat only of Lot No. 5oS6,
age 13, worth 500 this sale 81
Boys Pants, 4 to IS, this sale 2.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
ATTENTION COMRADES.

The members of Wood Co. Post No.
% will please bear in mind that at the
next regular meeting which will be
Wednesday evening Feb'y %, some
important business will be presented
to the post for action. All members
who possibly can are urged to be in
attendance.
J. COOPER, Commander.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
Don't Lose Any Time.

This fiery steed feels the inspiration of electricity good inten
tons and will not time transporting his Quick
sales Clothing Emporium. There you would
receive the benefit of Quicaes Great Bargain Sale
tnue but few days longer.
The Great Opportunities of life eetng graped
without hesitation We cannot extend positive oa
similar sacrifice the future therefore behooves you
forehanded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
Your Attention to the Reductions:
Boys Suits

ia to Is Years.
Suits worth S. go for. $500
Suits worth So and 81 go for $50
Suits worth 9, 10, sII go for 800
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-16
S|LVERWARE.
TRY OUR

Mocha and Java Coffee per pound IS cents lbs tor 81 90
Evaporated Raspberries 2S cents per pound
10 bars Sterling Soap only IS cents
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

was CLEAN of amusement, and came
toward the card table.
Il" began young Stevens; but it
was old Mrs. Mccullough who settled
the matter.
Well" she interrupted, do come
and sit down. I'm sure l don't know
how you got here, but we're glad
enough to see you. I'll play with Mr..
Mccullough because am used to him.
You can play with my partner"
We're wasting lot of precious
time" said Mr.. Mccullough. and the
handsome woman came forward from
the doorway and picked up the cards
that lay at her place.
Richmond seated himself opposite
and for ten minutes not word was
spoken. She did play well-one of
those intelligent pliablc games which
show science, memory and comprchcn-
sion. Richmond was delighted with
her. If ut u critical point he planned q
brilliant stroke she caught his inten-
ton instantly and coopcratcd. He
was not curious concerning her per-
sonally; he had barely looked at her;
she was simply his skllful comrade.
1t was her deal, and rs she picked IN
the cards She shutfled them once. Rich
monds eyes were on her fingers and
he started Il little. She mixed the cards
by an odd bit of manipulation. He
had never seen but one other person
ito it, The next time he watched her:
then he glanced from her fingers to her
lace in sudden, sharp inquiry. Her
eyes were on his; they wore Il look
that might have been triumph. The
game went on. The low tones of the
young people were almost whispers.
IF you had that ace YOU were n lone
time playing it. Charlotte" said Mr..
Mccullough at the end of u hand
"One doesn't win by being in hur-
ry, she answered easily.
NO" said the stranger, speal,ipu
for almost the first time. "onc does
not"
The words were simple, but to Rich
mond's car they were emphatic. lie
looked at her with certain air of sus-
pensc, and again she mes his look An
other hand was played
You did it that time" said Rich
mond at the end of it, as he scored three
tricks
Yes. said She, smiling. ~ thought
1T was time took matters into nv own
hands"
He turned little pale and dealt the
cards with his eyes on her face. The
evening Slipped on; the game was close
and Interesting
That play of yours was an unusual
one. said Richmand, but successful"
Yes she answered. slowly; II
broke all rules to do it. 1t was a forced
lead, but there seemed nothing else TO
do"
There were bright rcd spots in her
checks, and she held her handsome
head very high as she spoke lie laid
down his cards as if to stop plavin.r;
then
1T saved the game" he said, concise
~, as he picked them up again.
II thought you had that queen.
Charlotte, said Mr. Mccullough. in ire
FIJI rcproach, from the way YOU
played before.
ut is dangerous to draw differences"
said Richmond quickly, looking across
the table.
Not usually" she answered. lightly,
IF one knows ones partner
AT ten o'clock Richmond, instead of
taking up the hand she had Just dealt
him, put both his arms on the table
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
FARMS.

@3l acres in Bedford county, IL miles
from station on the N. & w. r. r.
FIFTY acres in meadow land. Ten.room
dwelling with bath room. hot and cold
water; large barn; dozen out.houses
flfteen acres in selected fruit. $4,000,
on easy terms.
Good farm Q3O acres) with 7.room
dwelling; all necessary out.houses.
90 miles from Bedford City and TX
mics from Thaxtton's. $1,000; one
half cash, balance on good time.
145 acres OF good land in Bedford
county. 4 miles from N. t& w. station.
-FOUR room house and two tenants
houses on the place. $1,000; one. fourth
cash, balance one and two years. or
$3.50 cash. Cheap. Will exchange for
town property.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
MARCH BULLETIN
HANDSOME RESIDENCES.

beautiful Broom house on Mountain
avenue. Best modern improvements.
stable and servants house on lot.
frice $500; $500 cash, balance $50 per
month. 20
Splendid 10.room house in the West
End. handsomely finished. Two bath
rooms. Lot $50 feet front. Price
$500; $500 cash, balance $50 per
month. POI
New s'room house on Seventh avenue
s.. W. Bath room, hot and cold water,
gas. STAPLE and servants house on lot
splendid location. $4,000. on easy paw
ments.
Twelve.room house on Jefferson
street, finished n hardwood. All i'm.
provements. Lot 5Ox15O. sc, 900, on
easy payments.
Very neat room house on Tenth
avenue s. W. All improvements. Lot
5Oxl3o feet. $4,000; $500 cash, balance
on easy terms.
Nice s.room house on Eighth avenue
s. W. Bath room. Stable on lot
$500; $500 cash, balance $50 per month.
Cheap.
Stop paying rent. Good 7.room house
on Ninth avenue g. W. $4,000: 5000
cash, balance $50 per month.
Eight-room house on Rorer avenue.
$1,000; 500 cash, balance SEQ per
mouth.
Seven broom house with bath room
and gas on Sixth avenue S. w. So. roo:
$500 cash, balance S25 per month.
Worry neat new Groom house on
twelfth avenue 8. W., with all improve
ments. $1,000, on easy payments.
Six-room house on Center street west
OF Park. $1,000; 500 cash, balance sac
per month.
Five.room cottage on Fifth avenue
8. W. $1,000.
Eight-room house on Third avenue
n. W., near Hotel Felix Rents tor SIS
per month. $1,000. A bargain.
Five-room house on East Campbell
street. $500; $50 cash, balance $40 per
month.
New Groom house in the West End.
Bath room and hot water. $4,000; $3.50
cash, balance S25 per mouth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

and leaned across il. Mrs McCullouyh
looked as if the skies wonld fall, and
Mr. Mccullough said: Come. come"
Kichmon1 needed neither Of them
"Wiil you tell me why You played as
you dido" he asked, with sudden stern
ness. His partner look ed at him
and her eyes fell for an moment. Then.
with her first full composurc, she an
swcrcd:
ut has taken me Il long time to re-
turn your lead; but found, soon
enough, that it was from what is nv
strongest suit rs we'll"
Come. conc" said Mr. McCullouch:
"a great deal of talk about hand that
is past and gone. Pick up your cards.
man"
Instead Of doing so Richmond stood
up The young people stopped talk
ing, and even the reading old man laid
down his book
us your name still Frances Efiing-
ham, he asked.
Yes" she said, rising too.
"Ilavc you come bacl; to me?"
YES" she said again.
81 have waited a long time" he went
Yes" There was pause.
Twill You come with me into the par
Tor across the hall and let me speak to
vou?"
She bowed, and tossing down her
cards she passed out of the room aud
he followed her.
If Mrs. Mccullough had ever allowed
profanity in her presence she might
have had to listen to it then. For sew
cral moments Mr.. Mccullough found
nothing appropriate in his voca bulary.
Are we never going to have a de-
cent game of whist?" he Numbered at
last.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

Little Mabel-"Mamma, don't you
think can teach Fido to talk?"
Mamma-"No, dear; what made YOU
think you could?" Little Mabel
well, when gave him his dinner he
growled just like you say papa does
when his meal doesn't please him.
Inter Ocean.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
GOOD LOTS.

Lot on Jefferson street between
Ninth and Tenth avenues. 1850.
Splendid lot on the West End Boule.
ward, 1O0xl50 feet. $1,000
Corner lot on Eighth avenue 8. w., 67
xl3O feet, in best location. $1,000.
The best lot on Patterson avenue, 5Ox
l50 feet. $1,000.
The best lot on Roanoke street. in the
rear of Mpj. Bryan's residence, ST 600.
Splendid lot on corner of Eien tn and
Salem avenues, 100 feet front. Sl.7OO.
Good lot on Salem avenue, opposite
the roundhouse. $4,000.
Best lot on Center street, $500.
Good lot in the Lewis addition. $500.
on easy terms.
Several good lots in the West End. At
$500 each, on good terms.
Business lot on Campbell avenue.
between the TINES building and Ponce
de Leon hotel. $4,000. Cheap.
Lot 4oxlso feet on Third avenue n w
$3.50; se5 cash, balance $40 per month.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
CITY DIRECTORY.
ct the Principal Business
Houses of Roanoke.

The following iE published dsily 70,
the benefit Of strangers and the pubIis
generally. 1t includes all trsdau ana
professions and cannot fail to prove a,
interest to all who intend translates
business in Roanoke:
NO OLA d. d Oh sAUssURK, Archi -eets, Ms.
VIM. L. REID. Masonic Temple.
ATTORNEYs-AT-LAw
hoHUGH q BAKER, Room SOC TORY Bu,ldiar
BOOTS. SHOES. TRUNKS, nxo.
l.. BACnRACH. "a Salem sYe.
BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS,
= Ep j.. NAMwE9, Terry Building.
FRANK K. MAY. Room ai0 Terry Building.
BUSINESS COLLEGE,.
NAT. BUS. COLLEGE. Srd ave. 9 Henry Of.
CANDY iSE AS SnEx sAS SgR SAKH .nAKHa
CATOaNrs, 80 Salem ave.
CLOTHIER. TAILOR AND HAzxMR,
jos; COIN (E. Il. Dawson, Mansger), "a aa,Sz
CORNICEs. SLATE AND TIN RoOPYxn.
THE ROANOKE ROOFING AND METAL COZ.
NICE COMPANY, Room 7os Terry BuildinS.
COURT srENOGRAPHER.
CHAs. &. GRAVES, office room COG Terry Bldz.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
kets. robes. &c.). Tel. 1oo. s-'
FURNITURE. CARPETS, Ero,
COPPER q sTONE, 10 Salem ave. 8. o.
aRoOERs.
r. Il. WALKER, Campbell et, door east O, Js,.
fereon. ~
HARDWARE, wHOLGsALR AND RR,
TAIL.
BROWN Ro,snSoS q JOHNSTON. IL JEFFERSON sssess,
HAY, GRAIN, SO.
DANIEL q HoLLADAY, IA Kirk, rear 20.
LIQUOR DEALERS.
OPPENHEIM b CO.'S EXCHANGE. COR tlors,
merce and Campbell streets.
LUMBER, LATHs AND SHINGLES.
w. II. CLARE & Co., office 100 Henry stros,.
TINES building, p. o. box 1885, KyerythinS
that goes into building At mill prices. BY ths
MERCHANT TAILORA
LKWIS. TINES Building.
PAwNBROKERs.
8. NYBURG, % Railroad ave-, e.
PHOTOGRAPHS.
ROANOKE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO,
Salem avenue.
Nv. LINKBACK uccessor to Eutsler, ~
avenue.
PLUMBING, 9As-FITTINe,y 81
ROANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING. so
~ South Jefferson Street. % -
PRACTICAL HORSESHOE 81
NJ: HALEY Greats all diseases OF horses 70.
Fourth ave., between Jefferson and Henry En-.
REAL ESTATE.
SIMMONS d TINsLEY. 1os Jefferson OF.
RENTAL AGENTS..
N. H. O'MOHUNDRO, 4 s. Jefferson street.
sCAvENaER AND GARBAaE WORE
PRYOR WOODsON, 223 Fourth ave. n. ~.
SEWING MACHINES.
NEW HOME, j. A. CAMPBELL. Agent, uj
Henry street.
SHOEMAKERS.
d. MORGAN, the Shoemaker Makes and re-.
pairs all kinds OF boots and shoes at lO4 Nelsnu
street, opposite market honse. Sstisfa ctio.
guaranteed.
sTEAM LAUNDRIEs.
DIXIE. Franklin and Second sts., tol. Is7
sTENoGRAPHERS 8 TYPEwRIrnRs.
Y. Id. AoGSETT, room II Masonic Temple.
TRANSFER COMPANIES.
ROANOKE TRANSFER COMPANY, Psekaxs
Room, South Jefferson st.. tel. 119.
CITY MARKET.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
CITY MARKET.

OHOICE MEATS.
BRKADY lkeeps the BEST, stall O. Market HnussI
8. u. CATT, stall No. (sausaga q upeeialtyl
]. w. HOGAN, Stall 8.
THOMAS NELSON. stall No.
w. N. SALB, stall No. 16.
CURED HAMS, BEEF, LARD, "a.
d. j. KEMP Especially beef tongues), stall ID
FRESH FISH, OYSTERS AND PRODUCE.
b. &. ODELL BROS, City Market.
DRESSED FOWLS, VEGETABLES, m.
8. j. AKERS, City Market
j. w. SIMCOE, City Market.
PRODUCE, FISH AND OYsTNRS.
HUDSON u DEAL, 10 Salem avanuo n, a.
(wholesalo and retRiO.
=, KOANOKE DRESSED BnHR 90.
N. RENSCH, Stall No. 8.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-05-26
TnmbeT in the Northwest.

Some surprising figures have just
been published anent the great LUMBER
industry of the Pacific Northwest;
They illustrate how bountifully tna'
expansive region has been timbered'
In Washington and Oregon t--ere
nre over one thousand lumber III
wood working firms, representing
combined capital of nearly $50, oUU'-
600 and employing $4,000 men. The
value of the product is in the neighbor-
hood of S25, 900, 900 yearly. Ten
millions of dollars are annually brougnt
into these two States from foreign ana
domestic points in exchange for lum,
Der. lath, shingles and other WOOD
products.
In Washington the cut of lumber for
1892 showed large decrease over the
preceding year by reason OF the 1act
that the building boom beginning III
1890 began to subside during the latter
mart of 1891. The cargo trade, how
ever, during 1892. and the coastwlse
movement, considerably increased, and
the Eastern demand for rail shipments
of lumber from Washington increased
fully twenty per cent. According to &c,
indications, this years record VIII
eclipse all others of the past in the
commercial progress OF the Paclhc
Northwest. The Puget Sound Lumber
man estimates that the standing timber
in the State of Washington amounts IN
round numbers to Alb, OOO,OOo OoO
feet.
In order to grasp the magnitude OF
these figures let the reader, in ms
minds eye, imagine q solid train, TO-
900 feet of lumber to the car, stretch,
ing 154, 900 miles, or six times around
the earth, and then enough cars lett &c
make train stretching from Tacoma
across the continent to the middle OF
the Atlantic. Or, taking fifty cars tol
train, it would take 542, OOO traln'
to transport the standing timber o.
Washington.