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The Washington times., 1902-08-03
BIRDS MAY SECURE
BOARD AND LODGING
WALNUT FOR FENCE RAILS.
Too Valuable a Wood for Such an
Everyday Purpose.

The best black walnut in the United
States is found in Indiana. Forty years
ago that could be found in that State a
crop of black walnut unequaled in guam
tity and quality. Today it is not II be
found in such immense trees. Neither
is the number of trees by any means so
large. Years ago the largest and
best trees were used for fence rails and
such common purposes. At that time it
had no particular commercial value.
Before walnut came into general use the
most of domestic furniture was in cher
this and all other woods. Fence rails
can be found today through Indiana that
were split more than half century ago
and they are as sound now as shea, save
The wear and tear. OF all hardwoods
the walnut is most durable, save red
cedar, but possibly in the ground black
locust would equal It.
Our walnut Is comparatively gone. In
isolated parts of the country whore the
timber grows there Is yet some OF in
aNioA Haahit' put " d Iilulteu extent.
But the general black walnut growing in
the deep forest, in the rich lowlands, in
its primitive nature, Is a thing of The
past. The general supply must now be
gathered from the four quarters of The
earth to supply demand that requires
a century for its elimination. and its
elimination witnesses the astounding
spectacle of the almost entire extinction
of the valuable material
Kentucky has quite a good stock OF
black walnut, and much that is very in
ferior on account of its gray color and
tough, hard texture. Missouri also has
some of rather an inferior quality West
ern Ohio and West Virginia walnut is
poor in quality.
The whole stock of the State is not
equal to full demand for ten years to
come. Furniture manufacturers do not
now use it as lavishly as they did FIVE
years ago. Other woods are substituted
when possible, and 1000 feet of walnut
are made to go as far again as it did
few years ago.
Chicago uses annually in her different
branches of manufacture, such as house.
school and Office furniture, also In finish
ing material. doors, holdings, counters,
etc. IA 800. 900 feet. Probably about half
of this is bought at the mills. and does
not go into the account of the dealers at
all. Many of the largest manufacturers
buy direct. or have mills or an interest
In mills In the walnut district-Chicago
Chronicle
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
HOPELESS CONSUMPTION.

II believed my case to be one OF hopeless
consumption. Why? Because every symptom
pointed to that disease
After thorough examination by Wash
inston physician who knew my case. was
told by him that il was consumption. As
understood this disease to be ncurable / nat
urally felt not only depressed but discouraged
and alarmed.
Il felt that eofil not afford to triie with
physicians who did not make consumption
speciality. Ny lungs were all stopped up, and
for many months had been coughing, spitting
and hawking large quantities of yellow mat
ter. My case went on from bad to worse.
Ny lungs were raw and panied me whenever
coughed. especially my right lung. | was
daily losing flesh and strength.
II knew Of others who had been cured OF
consumption by the Koch Lung Cure, so I
went 10 them at their institution at 73O Eley-
me hope. Like drowning man who grasps at
straw to save his life, determined to try the
Treatment.
Il breathed those healing, oily vapors INFO
my lungs, and they seemed to do me good. Ny
lungs began to ger better Ny bad symptoms
one by one left me. | grew stronger and
better. and | began to that my life would
yet be saved. continued to take this treat
months of careful treatment, l have been made
strong and we'll again. Why should | not
recommend the treatment that saved my life?
Il therefore offer my testimonial for publica.
ton. as wish 10 inuOrse tniS treatment,
thoroughly believing it to be positive eura
for that fatal scourge, consumption. I can
crly speak of what it has done for me. Ny
case was hopeless under ordinary treatment.
Medicine taken into the stomach did me no
good but these healing. oily vapors have healeo
up my raw. diseased lung, and | strong
and well again.
Il live at 936 Street northwest, Washing
ton. and will be glad to prove the truth OF
my statement to anyone who cares TO call upon
me.
au3.7 7.I0l4 SAMUEL. L. RHINE"
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
Must Register Eligibles.

80. AS soon as the board has com
pleted the rating Of applicants for any
period as provided in section of these
regulations. 1t shall enter upon the reg
lister of eligibles the names of all those
whom 1t has determined. in accordance
with said section, to be eligible for the
performance of mere manual labor, ar
ranged In the order of relative fitness.
with the highest first: Provided. That
the names OF eligibles who are entitled
to preference under section 1854 of the
Revised Statutes shall be placed at the
head of the register in the order of their
ratings. Separate registers of eligibles
shall be kept, one for males and one
for females. The period OF eligibility
shall be one year from the date on which
the name of an eligible is entered on
the register.
10. Whenever the Secretary of the
Treasury desires to fill by original ap-
pointment an existing vacancy in the po-
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

FOR RENT-opposite Pension Office, 6O1iz ith
St; seven-rOom house. hey 6I4 Cd st. m2-3
FOR RENT-To respectable colored tenant,
fve-room house on Nessmore ave; back yard
lC0 feet deep; water At Kitchen door; rent,
si0.2J per month b. II. WARNER x CO..
el6 + 81. rW. mss
FOR RENT-2225 10th ST.. and 916 Florida
ave. NV, in perfect order; only sil.50.
CHARLES Z. BANEs, 18th and Q ST. esl-s
FOR RENT-To desirable colored family; 1901
Erie st. NV. 3-sto-y frame; rooms; in good
order; $3.50 per month; no charge for month
OF August. Apply to Il. U. HuLrZMAN. 10th
and ITS. -. eal.3
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
FOR sALE-CouNTRY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Ar Colonial Beach. 12-room cs-
tabIished boarding house between both whlrvts;
fruit, shade trees. heuery, out buildings,
porches; built by owner; price s1.05o; big bsr-
gain: must sell to settle estate; esLsy .efIris.
apply GEORGE MASON Attorney, Colonial
Beach. Va. e23
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FOR SALE-sUBURBAN. rr-.

FOR SALE-My equity in suburban lot; good
location; terms easy. Call al Room /. Wsrier
Building. ml-3
FOR SALE-Splendid brick cottage; hot water
heat; large lot; every city convenience; in
one Of the best suburban districts Northwest;
very convenient to cars and good cur service;
look this up only S3,sJ0; te-1ns to suit.
c. c. WARlNG, I114 G st. NV m3l-6
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
FOR RENT-SUBURBAN.

FOR RENT-F'Tame in Tenleytovn, d. C.. 7
rooms moieIn Improvements; Oh car line; in
good condition; so; frame on 18th st. ri,
ro0IGs; modern improvement; convenient 70
cars; SIS. LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER. $50 F st.
NV el
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR sALE-A good, substantial home, well
built: mod imps.; lot 20xlO0; fine neighbor-
hood: ST. NV; $500; easy terms. GRACE
" THOMAS, Corcoran Building. aug
FOR SALE-G-room house and stable in north
west: well rented; S2,10). Several Groom and
bath, bay window in northeast, $500 FUSS
& Co., Coz 18th ST. NV e2s-I
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
REAL ESTATE.
HOW TO Be
YOUR OWN LANDLORD

Near Mount Pleasant, with sloO cash and $50
monthly. For particulars drop postal. tele-
phone. or call for new 16-page illustrated
booklet" plat, etc., OF North Columbia
Heights Carriage free to see the property.
FULTON r. GORDON.
Telephone Main 59s-M. 10i 18th ST. NV.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
Rental Department Busy.

II seems rather early in the season to
talk of the house-renting period, which
ie usual feature in the fall. In
spite of the young numbers on the cal
endar. q good many of the brokers OF the
city have their attention called TO the
fact that the rental department has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Special correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va. February 8, 1862
The entertainment given at Odd Fellows
Hal last night. under the auspices of the
ladies' committee of the board of charities
was we'll attended. The program. in charge
of Mr.. Geo. A. l.. Mortified. consisted Of
the following: Piano solo. by Mrs NJ NJ
Erwin; recitation. Mr.. Guy Church: vocal
solo, Mrs. Edward Eells; instrumental solo
Miss Addie McInturff; recitation Miss Nell
lie Hawxhurst; vocal solo, Miss Emma Sea-
man; recitation. Prof z. S Sine: piano
duet Miss Mary Brown and Mr.. Carroll
Shreve; recitation. Mrs. J. b. Could; piano
duet. Miss Susie Crossman and Mrs NJ M
Erwin: recitation, Mrs. r. J. Yates; vocal
solo. Miss Margret Nourse
A lodge of the order of Royal Arcanur
was organized last night at Odd Fellows
Hall, with charter membership of twenty
five. Mr.. c. c. Berry of Staunton, state
regent. conducted the ceremonies. He was
assisted by Col. j. b. Branch of Petersburg
past state regent; c. II. Lumsden of Lynch;
burS. past regent; Hedley Boyd Of Ports
mouth, deputy regent; r. W. Arnold OF
Alexandria, vice grand regent; d. H. APP
pich and II. F. Grillortzer Of the Alexandria
council. The following We're elected and
installed as officers: DIR. T. c. Quick. past
Der: vice regent; W. A. Ball. orator; a. D.
Swift, secretary; NJ. f. Church. collector
\. ID. Torreyson. treasurer; w. ii. Veitch
chaplain; G. a. Drummer, guide; ]. A Poole
W. n. Febrey and H. c. Ryer, trustees.
Mr.. Edward Ball of Putin Bay, Ohio is
visiting his old home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G: A. L. Merrifield Mr. and
Mrs. A. c. Rorebeck and Miss Margret
Nourse. attended the reception given a,
lexington last night by Rev. and Mrs B
w. Pond to their son, Mr.. Samuel Pond
and his wife, who are visiting them.
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MONEY AT 49, and 500
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery COunty's Capital.

montgomery SOunfyS t9pltni
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February :, 1902.
Mr. Harry Clay Gray and Miss Sadie
Jane Brown. both of Washington, were
married here this morning by Rev. J. \.
Hopkins, pastor of the Christian Church.
The ceremony took place at the home of
the minister and Immediately afterward
the young couple returned to the city.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Benjamin
Thompson and Miss Alice Tucker, both of
Olney district, were married in the NJ. E
Church at Ashton, this county. Rev. H P.
West. pastor of the church, officiating.
William Anderson of Washington was
lodged in Jail here last evening upon the
charge of larceny. He Is accused of hay
ing stolen a portion of traction engine, be-
longing to Mr.. Edwin NJ. West of this town,
which had been left near the roadside at
Cabin John bridge. The indictment was
found at the November term, 1859. of the
circuit court. Anderson, upon hearing of
the charge against him, voluntarily came
to Rockville and gave himself up. He de-
MES all knowledge of the dSa appearance of
the property and claims that he is not the
man the indictment was intended for. He
states that he has been continuously at
work in Washington. Mr.. Alexander Kill
Sour attorney for the accused, has insti-
tuted habeas corpus proceedings to secure
his release.
A poverty sociable. under the auspices of
the b Y. Z. t. of the Rockville Baptist
Church. was held this evening at the resi-
dence Of Rev. S R. White. Under the rules
which had been prepared for the occasion.
the wearing of various articles that were
not in keeping with such festvity was
strictly forbidden. and for each transgres-
sion fine of from one to five cents was i'm
posed. The sum collected in this way was
turned into the treasury of the union. The
costumes worn represented all degrees of
poverty and provoked much merrfruent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
IAT-PEJ, Nd Eahruarv @ 1

Special correspondence of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Nd, February s, 1902
An effort IS being made by citizens Of
this town to interest the officials of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in
the matter of having the telegraph sta
ton located here kept open all night
The matter was brought to the attention
of the board of trade of this town at a
recent meeting and steps were taken look
ing to meeting with this end in view It
was pointed out at the meeting that as
Laurel is the largest station In point of
population on the road between Washing
ter and Baltimore. and also Is one of the
best, If not the very best. in point Of patron
age, the matter should be settled in it's
favor. Again, 1t was stated that as the
station closes at o'clock, or shortly af-
forwards, many patrons of the road are
compelled to stand on the outside in the
cold while waiting for trains. Also, that
death messages sent out in the night could
not be delivered until the following day
whereas if the station were kept open the
messages might be delivered promptly
upon their receipt
The Mems Club of Laurel held its regu-
lar Friday night meeting in the club rooms
on Main street, in the west end, last night
An excellent program was rendered. con-
sisting of literary and musical selections
The club is in a thriving condition and is
accomplishing much good.
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HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

NINETEENTH ISSUE OF STOCK
Office Of treasurer, 1907 Ia. ave-; of secretary
2135 II st. NV
Books now open for subscription to stock at Of
flee OF treasurer above. Second monthly meet
ing OF this series for payment of dues stock.
Tuesday evening 1.-THE 18th of February, at Z
O'Clock. at hall s.w. corner Of Pa. ave. and 10th
st.
Regular monthly meetings second Tuesday even
ing OF each month at same place. Shares, 500
each
Monthly payments, 81 per share. Shares may be
taken at this any other meeting or at any
time at office Of treasurer above. No back
dues required.
Interest allowed at per cent on all payments
on stock withdrawn Cancelled In settlement of
loans
Loans can be secured without unnecessary delay
on an additional monthly payment therefor of 81
per share. The maximum amount loaned per share
Will not exceed 500. and may be applied for ut
any time To any of the officers directors. Elk
Penses for loans are at lowest possible figures.
Loans can be settled on more shares at the
pleasure of the borrower. AS a money saving In
sftutinn or from which to obtain loans 1t Is equal
TO any. Thirty day notices Of desire to with
draw your money rarely required.
ASSOS 4. TAYLOR. President, 1905 f St NV.
GEO w LlNhISS, Vice President 10Th
and Ii sts.
w: II. WErZEI. Secretary. 2135 II st. NV.
EDWARD s. WESTCOTT, Treasurer 1907 Pa.
ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Petitions From G. A. r.. Posts.

Congress is being asked by Grand Army
posts from different parts of the country,
through petitions. to investigate the admin
tStration of Pension Commissioner Evans
= These petitions are all worded in the same
manner and read;
Believing that the administration of Mr.
il Clay Evans, the commissioner of PEN
siOns. has nullified the pension laws as
passed By Congress, thereby denying pen
sions to thousands of claimants fully en-
titled thereto. under such laws. We re.
spectfuily petition the House OF Represen-
tatiTes to appoint a committee to investi
gate the administration OF said commits
sioner"
Speaker Henderson, to whom many OF
the petitions have been addressed has re
ferred the matter TO the House committee
On rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

In connection with the proceedings for d.
vorce instituted recently by Cornelius T.
Belt against Elizabeth Q. Belt, the latter,
through Attorneys Worthington, Head and
Frailey, has filed her answer Mrs Belt de-
MES any habit of drunkenness or cruelty on
her part, as alleged. and. in turn, charges
that her husband has pursued a course of
cruel Violent and abusive treatment of her.
He has struck her with great violence she
says and has threatened to take her life.
Further Mrs. Belt asserts that her hus-
band has been paying attention to another
woman. and the court Is informed that the
fact that she has conscientious scruples
against divorce is the reason why Mrs. Belt
does not file a cross-bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
HOSPITAL FOR INSANE
Dr.. Richardson's Rules for Observance
in Case Of Fire.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS And ATTENDANTS
Proposed Construction of Central
Heating and Lighting Plant.
PATIENT GOES TO PRISON

Dr.. 4 r. Richard ~. the superintendent
of the government Hnsp.taI. has issued a
set of fire rules for The guidance of the
people of 81. Eliza5'th's- In the event Of
a fire occurring at the institution the duties
of the employees. the first duty of the SUI
pcrvisors. head attendants and head nurses
must be to get each patient in line ready
II march from the wards, ana soon as
this is done they are TO be quietly con-
Quoted out Of danger The second attend
ant and second nurse viii have immediate
charge of the fire apparatus and must see
thai t is used at the earliest moment. The
others on the scene shall assist directed
h. the head attendant and head nurse.
The outside ffre-fghting force VIII be under
the direction of the chief engineer. The fire
Is to be announced by the sounding of the
asylum bell. when all the members Of the
force within hearing shall proceed to the
engine house, run out the steam fire engine
and the hose carts and connect with the
fire plugs. The super ntendent and other
officers shall have general charge. Yester-
day the day provided for the monthly
fire drill in the regulations but owing to
unforeseen circumstances the practice had
. be DDSrDOnp1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Guaranteed
BY THE
Savings s. Trust Co

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Will Have 500 Wells.

ONLY THE BEGfNNiNG-we want you to
realize that this is only the beginning of
things with the Eastern Consolidated OH COM
pany. Eighty producing oil wells seems large,
and 1t is, for the high grade Illuminating oil
marketed from these wells NOW is more than
sufficient TO pay the advertised dividends; but
so wells is insignificant compared with what
certainly will be when this Company's rich
holdings fully developed, Within
able time the Eastern Consolidated OIL Co. will
undoubtedly have 500 active, producing oil wells
In full operation!
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Perpetual Building
Association.
TWenty-frst Year.

1Wenty-hrst Year.
ASSETS. ............. $21I9 O6T SO
SURPLUS. S1o63 %
Pays $4,000 every month to members as interest
deposits.
You may receive a part of this dividend by be-
coming subscriber.
You may pay IS or $1,000.
You Will get 4fo per annum.
You viii get your interest every three months.
Our shares $1S5. advanced for 81 per month
as interest the advance
IS interest on loan of 1925.
$40 interest on loan Of 81 $50.
SIS interest loan Of 81 I75.
500 interest on loan Of 50 100.
Payments on the iebt made to suit the borrower
On building loans charge interest only on the
amount used while Luilding and not the whole
until it is all drawn. Settlement Of half shares
made at any time and interest saved by the Dor
the half share. The greatest and most
flexible Building Association In the District.
OFFICE: 5O6 18TH ST.
JOHN COOK, ANDREW GLASS
Secretary. fno30-tfl President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Conservative Investors.

OnlSefV&t1We Investors.
THIS LESSON OF EASTERN CONSOLE
DATED OIL co. STOCK will appeal to every
conservative investor.
Facts the foundation of its prosperity,
facts are the reasons for its wonderful strides
since the opening Of the new year
Only one month and its holdings have in
creased to 21,o00 acres of rich oil lands: 81
new producing oil wells have been added and
its output of high-grade illuminating oil In
creased SO per cent.
The dividends on investments are paid from
actual sales Of oil.
Subscriptions of stock received
this week will share in February
MISUNDERSTANDING last day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Two trainmen were killed and three badly
injured Is the result of a train GOING
through q trestie on the Gauley railroad
near Berrys Siding, ". Va.
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Patient Transferred to Prison.

George Delaney, a United States convict,
who has been under treatment at the hos
pital. in the convict building. having been
sent to the Institution from the Elmira re-
formatory. was yesterday placed in charge
several prisoners. was on the way to the
new United States prison at Atlanta, Ga.
Delaney has been twice an inmate of st.
Eiizabeth's. He was recently pronounced
to be cured and it was decided to return
him to the refnrma tory at Elmira. when It
was learned that ne with others would be
transferred to the prison at Atlanta, where
upon il was settled that he shOuld be held
pending the arrival of the officer.
\ supervisor of the hospital was yester-
day sent to New York city to escort to the
institution Richard Curtis, a white patient
who was received from the Elmira reform
sttory and v no made his escape from the
hospital several months ago. Curtis man
aged to keep out of difficulty for time,
but having been arrested in New York on
wrote To Superintendent Richardson ana
revealed his whereabouts. He Will arrive
at the asylum in company with the super
visor today, IL is expected.
The $50 or more ears containing material
Tor use in the construction of the addition
70 the government hospital Will be unload
ID and the material placed in the teams FOR
through the medium of cable about 500
feet in length. The contract for the cree
ton of the cable has been let. The work
Will cost several thousands of dollars The
cars containing the material will be run up
"r the siding near the Toner buildings in
side the main grounds of the institution.
The cable viii be supported by strong tow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Hose carts and hose are being purchased
and fifty chemical fire extinguishers have
been secured. Mr. John Berrall, one Of the
engineers at the institution, has prepared a
map of the water system at the hospital,
which shows the new water works installed
by DIR. Richardson and the proposed extern
sion of the same TO the new buildings east
and west of Nichols avenue and to the new
stable The water is now brought from six
wells near the river TO d reservoir holding
about 12n.D0 gallons. From the reservoir
the water is pumped by two powerful COM
pound duplex pumps To the water tower at
the institution. The main supply pipe from
the pumps to the water tower starts as Il
tweive-inch pipe and reduces to ten-inCh
until ii reaches the hospital proper. where
SiX~inch branches for fire purposes are
taken off. passing east and west to the eX-
treme ends of the main building and with
radiating lines to the detached buildings.
Many fire MIGRANTS. each with two nozzles,
have been placed about,