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The Washington times., 1907-11-24
MILLIONS OF TIES
USED BY RAILROADS
Product of 100000 Acres of
Forest Utilized Last
Year.

A hundred million ties a year are be-
ing used by the railroads of the coun-
try, according 20 calculations made
under the direction Of the Forest Ser
vice. The railroads paid 100000 for
ties in 1905. and used timber equiva-
lent to the whole product If coo, coo
acres Of forest.
The average price paid was 4s cents
PEI lie. Approximately three-fourths
OF the ties were hewn and one-fourth
sawed
Oak, the chief wood used for ties, fur
nishes more than A per cent, nearly
one-half OF the whole number, while
the Southern pines, which rank second,
contribute about one-sixth. Douglas
fr and cedar. the next two. with APP
proXimately equal quanutitJ supply
less than one-nfteenth apiece.
Ten per cent Of the ties purchased
were treated with preservatives either
before they were purchased or at the
treating plant of the railroad company.
At least ten railroad companies are
operating their own plants for the pre-
servatiOn Of their construction material.
With nearly 10000 miles of railroad
trackage and approximately 2SO0 ties
TO the mile, there are over 500. OOo. O0C
ties constantly subject to wear and de-
cay. The railroads report that in the
form Of ties cedar lasts eleven years,
cypress ten years, and redwood nine
years.
OF the many forms in which wood Is
used, ties are fourth in cost, sawed
lumber being first, drsWOOd second, and
shingles and laths third. 1t has been
calculated that the amount of wood
used each year in ties Is equivalent 10
the product OF 100000 acres of forest,
and that 70 maintain every tie in the
track two trees must be growing.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Captain Morrow Not Called
But Willing to Ride Fifteen Niles

Captain Morrow. Engineer Commits
sloner' has not as yet been called upon
TO take the horseback ride recently
prescribed for army officers BY order
OF President Roosevelt The caDtain
says, however. that he is wiling TO take
a ffteen-mile ride. and add another
fifteen miles on top OF II for good meas
ure, TO prove that he Is not yet a can
didate for retirement.
BY playing goIf ard engaging IN other
outdoor sports. Captain Morrow keeps
himself in the bSSt o. physical condI-
ton, and he says IN = a little thing ike
a horseback tide is not calculated to
worry him a minute
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Chief Belt Night Hunter,
Plans His Autumn Tin

CHIEF W. T. Belt. OF the fire depart
ment, Is spending a few days In YORK
and liter IN the month he viii probably
20 GA hunting trip. The chief has
acquired almost as great a fame as a
hunter and fisherman as he has as
nrehshter' and the Potomac from the
Aqreduct bridg to the mouth OF the
river Is as familiar to him as the sound
OF a FIRE alarm.
Last year he spent several weeks in
the fields Of North Carolina, and 70
turned with an abundance OF game.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Notes and Personals.

Many CT the employees OF the District
building are awaiting themselves OF the
numerous opportunities offered In wash
ington to obtain collegiate education
after office hours. Several are studying
law, but N majority OF the studiousiy
iRcIined ARE taking the engineering
course at the local universities. Lucian
Garner, Of the street cleaning depart
ment, and L T. Moody, Of the Auditors
Office are members Of the civil enEi-
neering classes OF George Washington
University.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Moueymaksrs VIII Swell
Parade Of Labor Unions

Plate Printers Union. No. 2. is MAX
ing extensive preparations to take part
in the labor parade Tuesday n..zht. II
Is expected that 500 Of the mo,ey MAX
ers viii be In line. The arraA gements
for the Plate Printers Union are being
looked after by the following commit
tee:
Charles T. Smith. P J. Ryan, c. z.
Mcclure, F. J. McKenna, william
AcCauley, Stephen Laut, Edward
Genos, Jesse Watt. Jacob Huck. John
W Coontz, and ". d LeissIer.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Commerce aLabOr
tE ill2gl - =: q - d a. n {

to assistant at $500; Thomas J. Maher
aid from $500 70 81 100. and Harry 4.
Seran, aid, from $40 to 500 per annum.
Daniel P. J, McKenna. clerk at s790
per annum in the Bureau OF Fisheries.
has been transferred 10 the division o.
naturalization or the Bureau Of Imni-
grafton and Naturalization. and promct-
ed to position al copyist at 5000 per
annug
Z. ". Libbey has returned to his desk
in the Office of the chief clerk after
serving a temporary detail to the tele-
graph section.
r NJ Plndell. jr., assistant chief Of
the appointment division, returned to
the department Thursday morning after
a weeks vacation, which was spent
hunting in Maryland for rabbits and
partridges
James A. Steele, OF the appointment
division. won DR.. Weidemann's boat in
a rattle, and has since disposed Of II at
a handsome price.
Thomas /. Luckett Of the telegram
section. Of the chief clerks Office. re-
turned to his post Of duty Wednesday
morning after an absence occasioned by
Illness.
William T. Peake returned to his-desk
in the division of naturalization Of the
Bureau of Immigration and NaturaIiza-
ton Tuesday morning from his wedding
trip TO points Of interest in the East.
Mr.. Peake married Miss Emily Gardner.
They are living at III Tenth street
northeast.
George G. Box, Of the Office Of the
disbursing clerk. left Monday for a va
cation Of two weeks.
Henry Z. Olsen, of Wisconsin. has
been appointed writer at $40 per annum
under the Coast and GeOdetc Survey.
Edwin Ashbaugh. clerk at $1,000 per
annum in the division CT naturalization
OF the Bureau OF Immigration and Ma
turalization. has resigned his position.
He left Washington Thursday night for
Seattle. Wash, where he will represent
the Department CT Justice as d naturali-
cation examiner at d salary Of $500 per
annum.
Francis Evans, OF the oales Of the
clerk OF the department. re-
turned to his desk Thursday morning
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Notes and Personals.

The employees OF the examining divI-
sion presented Miss Violetta Spencer
with handsome silver chaffng oish as
wedding present. Miss Spencer has
resigned her position IN the examining
division, and on Wednesday evening at
7 O'Clock was married TO Frank Drum
mond Pollard, al employee IN the offices
OF the Southern railway. On their re-
turn 70 the city from a wedding trip
through the Sodth Mr. and Mrs. Pollard
VIII reside at 501 Park road.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Corne!ia B. Jett, OF the Treas
urer's office, sailed from New York yes
terday on board the Philadelphia for
san Juan, Porto Rico, where she viii
visit her brother Thomas Leon Jett.
VINO is disbursing officer for the Govern
ment Of that island. She expects 10 re-
turn some time in February OF next
year.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Mounted Policeman Norris, Of the
Seventh precinct. was on a cunning trip
down the river last week He killed a
number Of ducks in the vicinity Of Bush
wood.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

PROOF DIVISION referee, position that
pays more than the one he has lust ac-
ee2ted.
/ The noon hour services in front of
| the department building on Friday con-
Quoted by the Y NJ. c. A were in
| teresting, and attracted a large crowd
Of employees.
E. V. Wilcox, associate editor, Office
| of Experiment Stations, has returned
| from the jamestown Exposition, where
he has been for some tine past on off,
eial work
N. o. Eldridge. OF the Office Of Public
Roads. has returned to the department.
from A business trip TO the State Of
Georgia
Claude T. Haynes, proofreader, has
returned to the printing division after
, serving four months at the Government
Printing Cfhce.
Charles Bell, OF the printing division.
who was injured IN a wreck on the
Alexandria railway about a week ago,
has returned to duty, having been IN
capacitated I'm the meantime by his in
juries.
Miss Anna r. Murray, Of the division
Of publication, is taking two weeks
annual leave.
Miss Stella Carpenter. Of the division
or publication. Is spending a week with
friei-is in Philadelphia.
II J Day. OF the telegraph Office. was
On a vacation for several days last
week
Merritt Carey, Of the Bureau CT Bio
logical Survey. is making a trip through |
the West on official business.
DR.. Marion Dorset, Of the Bureau OF |
Animal Industry, has just returned /
from the West. where he has been on 4
department business.
Frank Hiatt OF the office Of the al
pointment clerk, Is taking part OF his
annual leave.
Miss Mathuda Koehler OF the print
ing division. returned Friday from q /
two weeks vacation.
Charles Voght, Of the printing divis-
ion. returned TO his post last week. hav-
ing recovered from recent illness.
W. c. Wyatt OF the Office Of the ap-
polntment clerk left Thursday for his
old heMe in Tennessee, where he was
called by message announcing the
critical illness Of his mother.
Raymond J. Augusterfer, department
electrician, has returned 10 his post Of
duty after a short VACATION, which was
utilized for the purpose OF cunning for
game At points down the Potomac
E. F. Webster. chief or the dairy dbl
vision, Bureau Of Animal Industry. is
In the South on official business.
John Hamilton. Of the office OF ex-
pertinent stations, Is spending his vaca-
ton at State College, Pa.
A. c Davis. OF the Bureau OF Anin1aI
Industry, is spending his annual va
eaton at Wheeling, w Va n
appointment Clerk J. B. Bennett has
from his recent illness, and
Is now at HIS desk Il
DR.. f. w. Brown. Of the Bureau Of
Chemistry. has returned to MS desk
from his annual vacation.
Miss c. D. Phillips. of the Bureau Of u
chemistry. left Wednesday for e va
,atiOn OF two weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
Notes and Personals

Carl Beck, OF Louisiana, has been ap-
pointed to a clerkship AT $500 per aunum
upon ceruhcatiOn OF the Civil Service
Commission, and has been assigned 10
duty in the Office Of the Comptroller OF
the Currency.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Precinct Detective Green. OF No. 10.
IS another sportsman who returned from
q hunting trip last wes.S. He was ac-
companied by Or. Ford and Charles
ROTabaugh.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

John p. Reed, chief clerk and dis
bursting officer OF the office Of Auditor
for Interior, was away on leave Of
absence last week. The deputy auditor
acted as chief clerk in addition 10 his
regular duties
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Thomas P. Hartigan, OF the Central
Office, viii leave this week for a hunt
ing trip In Southwest Virginia,
-Four members OF the police force were
before the retiring board Thursday aft
ernoon- They were c. c. Myers. George
c. White. II c. Matthews, and r 3.
Kelly. c. c. Myers was Il sergeant
for a number of years. He served in
the Third precinct, and was lster de-
tailed at the White House. r S. Kelly
was a member Of the Fourth precinct
squad for q number of years The other
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

I've decided" said Ritter, TO devote
myself exclusively hereafter to the writ
ing of poetry"
GLAD to hear il, said Krotchett
Think that's my forts hS'
Don't know about that, but DO
know that / never read poetry"
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

A. L. Hicks. Of the office Of Comptrol-
Ter OF Currency, who mas been visiting
his CORNER home in Kentucky, has re-
turned and is again at his desk IN the
organization division.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Oscar Carlson, bc0kkeeper IN the Of
fee Of Chief Clerk and superintendent
is away on leave Of absence.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Policeman Bob Watson. OF the First
precinct, who does duty in the vicinity
of Center Market. returned last week
from hunting trip in Maryland Re
said 'ooons, 'possum, and other gene
were plentiful
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Margaret I. Sword OF the mis-
cellaueOus division, is paying a visit 10
the jamestown g.. Exposition, Norfolk.
Newport News, and other points OF IN
terest IN the vicinity.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

from a ten-day vacation. the greater
part Of which was spent at the James
town Exposition
Make NJ. Bernstein, clerk In the Office
OF the Lighthouse Board, has been pro-
NOTED from $1,000 to $I,20J per annum.
Emanuel A Chaffiot, clerk. was pro-
noted from $500 to $1,000 per annun.
Clarence D Morris Of Maryland. has
been appointed keeper of the Maryland
Point lighthouse station, in Maryland.
W. W. Houseknecht, Of the office Of
the disbursing clerk. has gone to his old
home at Cunningham, Pa, to spend two
weeks with relatives and friends.
Chunk Wheatley, pitcher on last sea
sons baseball team. lost his infant
daughter by death one day last week.
Oscar NJ. Strau5e, OF Maryland. has
been promoted from mate at S1le to SIPS
per month under the Coast and Geodetic
Survey. for duty in the Philippines.
Howard NJ. Roy, assistant at 100 per
annum in the Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey, has resigned his position
William J. Hennessys- chief engineer in
the Coast and Geodetic Survey. has been
promoted from Sis to $40 per month fof
duty IN the Philippines
Secretary Straus viii deliver an ad-
dress at the D. a. P Hall tomorrov,
morning at 10 O'Clock at the session Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
on The Y NJ. c. A. and the Work
man."
T. p. Sargent, Commissioner General
y Immigration, is Ill at rs residence
n this city
Leon Clark. former private secretary
TO Mr.. Metcalf at both the Department
of Commerce and Labor and the Navy
Department, writes to Secretary Wood
rom Oakland, Cal, that he is pleased
with his position as assistant Federal
district attorney, and that his prospects
are good.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
MnonQMp0Ice

two are younger members Of the force
whoss health failed them.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

John f. Conway, Of section six, who
has been confined 10 Providence Hospi-
tai Tor the last two weeks suffering
with & dislocated wrist, Is said 10 be
rapidly improving, and Il Is thought viii
be able 10 leave the hospital in a few
days.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Commissioner West devoted several
days OF last week 70 a hunting trip IN
the neighborbood OF Culpeper, Va
Rabbits ard birds. he said, were sufTi-
ciently plentiful % furnish interesting
sport.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

William Brearley. Of section two, left
last week for cunning expedition 81
Virginia and Maryland.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Jennie ~ Trice has been pro
NOTED from the printing division to the
examining room.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

c. NJ. Lewis. deputy disbursing officer,
has received numerous congratulations
on his photographs Of Rock Creek Park.
which appear in the recent report Of the
Rock Creek Park Commission.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

George Il Ripley, OF the printing DIVE
sion, was on vacation FOR a few days
last week 20 recuperate his health.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

The condition of Frederick U. -worley.
OF the office or Auditor for Interior
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Belle Scott and Miss Emily 4.
WaFu have been promoted from ths
trimming division "a the numbering de
vision
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Gertrude F. Curran. the accor1-
piished messenger IN section seven II
the printing division, has been pro-
NOTED &c the examining division.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Mrs. Fannie L. Ashford, OF the mis-
celaneous division, has returned from
a vacation Of two weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Nellie c. Gould. OF the trimming
room, is spending a week with relatives
and friends at Trenton, ". J.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss E. Dorothy Hayden, OF section
eight, left last week for her home at
Belle Alton. Nd. where she viii spend
several days
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss May B. Hoffman. Of section three,
Is on vacation for one week.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Mrs. Mary Scott, Of the trimming
room. is on leave OF absence for one
week.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Mrs. Margaret Ash, Of the nisceUan-
eous divi5ion, was away from office for
a Few days last week entertaining her
daughter, who STOPPED in Washington
en- route from Chicago 10 New York.
where she is 70 visit relatives and
friends.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Pearl 6 Young, OF ths examining
division, has been transferred TO tha
trimming division.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss L. Z. Harris. OF the night force,
has been visiting Norfolk, Va, and
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Annie VI. sheahan, chief Of the
night force In the examining division. "a
on leave OF absence for two v-eal-s
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

The pate printer apprentice boys in
the printing division are making prepa-
rations u give the annual Thanksgiving
dance. which will be held at National
Rifles Arm0ry on THURSDAY evening
The officers Of the club are J. A Hal
ieran, president; Paul c. Smith. vice
president; Alfred @. Schmidt. secretary;
Bernard /. Berger, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
CHESS EXPERTS
SEEKING SCALPS
Team Formed That Will Beat
All Corners, So Thinks
Richardson.

The Department or Commerce and
Labor is represented in the Department
Chess League by a new, but strong.
team that gives promise OF making a
good showing during the winter. Capt
D. J. Richardson Is looking over the
department for new material with
which to stilI further strengthen the
team. At present 1t is composed Of d.
J. Richardson, captain; W. A. Gwyer,
&c 0rge J. Zimmerman, William Run,
and Hart -Momsen. Mr.. Run, who is
employed In the chief clerks office, is
new md, and is playing a strong game.
Captain Richardson says that he has
proved TO be a diamond in the rough"
Robert White, of the chief clerks Of
fee. who is the coach for the Second
Regiment basketball team. took his
players to Alexandria on Tuesday and
gave the Virginians a drubbing 10 the
tune Of g. to s. Mr. White ranks as one
OF the best basketball players in Wash
ington. Owing TO a recent Illness he has
not been able 20 play this year, but he
is doing good work Is the team coach.
r. Y Cadmus. Of the telegraph section
OF the chief clerks office. is building a
36-foot launch. He expects to complete
tee task by the early spring, when he
promises to take number OF his friends
in the department for cruise up the
Hudson
Henry schulties, OF the chief clerk
offices. is taking extended leave, and
viii go to Pittsburg, Pa, to prospect
for a business opening.
A number of promotions in the Coast
and Geodetic Survey have been an
nounced. The following received promo
tions: Robert +. Luce. from aid at 81 100
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Il A DarneilIe. OF the asses
sor's Office, VIII issue cards OF invita-
ton within a few days, for q dinner
TO be given a number Of her friends in
the District Building.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

William Manning. OF section two. who
has been on the sick list f0r two weeks.
is reported 10 be improving.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

from a ten-day vacation, the greater
part of which was spent at the James
town Exposition
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Alice a. Hall, o. the power
press room, is spending a week at her
home in Maryland.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Potomac Council. No. 28 of the Ma
tional Union last night. resolutions. were
passed eUlOgtstiC Of the life and char
acter OF the late Lewis II. Lanman. for
many years a Well-knOWn empl0va OF
the Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
MI Lanman was for seventeen years a
member OF Potomac Council and at the
time Of his death recently was Its chap
lain, position he had filed fors bout
six years. he had occupied all the
chairs in the council and was president
In 1885 and 1891 Mr.. Lanman also rem
resented the council in the Immediate
Relief Association and was delegate 10
the cabinet from 1894 TO 1896 The reso-
buttons were drawn by q committee con
sisting of J. W. Conway. Chairman. ana
George Ripley. and A. =. Thomas.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Make NJ. Bernstein, clerk IN the office
Of the Lighthouse Board, has been pro-
NOTED from $1,000 to $l,205 per annum.
Emanuel A. Chaffiot, clerk, was pro-
noted from $500 to 5000 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Samuel T. Schodeld. OF section five,
has been on the sick list for a week.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Henry schulties, Of the chief clerks
offices. is taking extended leave, and
viii go to Pittsburg, Pa, TO prospect
for a business opening.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

James J. Campbell. or section eight
who has been confined 10 nl- home bV
illness Tor three weeks. Is reported %
be improving.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

A number Of promotions in the Coast
and Geodetic Survey have been an
nounced. The following received promo
tions; Robert +. Luce. from aid at 81 100
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
8Bureau Of Engraving and8
u Printing

sightseeing at the jamestown Exrosj-
ton for q week.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

A. 3. Black, of the sewer division, Is
hunting IN the vicinity of Rome, Ga.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
NOTHING DONG.

Second Assistant Engineer w. c. Mac
lathin has been granted ten days leave.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Charles Voght, Of the printing divis.
ION. returned TO his post last week, hav-
ing recovered from a recent illness.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

J. C. Smyser, OF the water registers
office, viii spend Thanksgiving al his
home, York, Pa.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Second Assistant Engineer c. ]. Cur
tiss has been ordered to rejoin the Tus-
carora upon the arrival of that vessel
to Sault Ste Marie.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

W. c. Wyatt, OF the Office Of the ap-
rolntment clerk. left Thursday for his
old hcme in Tennessee, where he was
called by message announcing the
critical illness OF his mother.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Margaret T. Fox. clerk IN section
SIX OF the printing division, IS taking
leave OF absence for seventeen days.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Mary Madison. OF the record d.
vision, Engineering Department. VIII
leave this week for visit to .Easton.
Pa.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Constructor W. c. Besselievre, jr., has
been ordered to proceed to Boston
Mass. On official business, stopping al
BayoTne, y. J., on return.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

J. W. Black. Superintendent OF TIE
District Stables, and William W. Sheets,
Of the Engineer Department. have re-
turned from a hunting trip in the neigh
borhood Of Delaplane, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Raymond J. Augusterfer, department
electrician, has returned to MS post Of
duty after short VACATION, which was
utilized for the purpose OF cunning for
game At points down the Potomac
The Washington times., 1907-11-24
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proof division referee, a position that
pays more than the one he has Just ac-
ce2ted.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Benjamin Adams. assistant assessor.
viii spend a day this week in hunting
the Maryland rabbits.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Mary Wild, OF the Treasurer's
Office. sang r solo at the 7. NJ. c. A.
evangelistic meeting az the Ebbitt
House last Friday noon
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Mathilda Koehler, OF the print
ing division. returned Friday from q
two weeks vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

discussing clerk OF the department. re-
turned to his desk Thursday morning
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Capt J. c. Moore has been granted
thirty days extension sick leave.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Clarence D. Morris. Of Maryland. has
been appointed keeper Of the Maryland
Point lighthouse station, in Maryland.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Capt. F. G. T. Wadsworth was or
dered TO return to New York, N. Y, via
Washington, and resume his regular du-
ties.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

T. P. Sargent, Commissioner General
y Immigration, is Ill at rs residence
N this city
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

First Lieut.. F. J. Haake has been
authorized TO delay his departure from
Boston in order TO visit life stations
with relief
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

David II Lyman private secretary 70
the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
was absent on leave last week. which
he spent In hunting in Virginia.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Capt. D. P, Foley was ordered to pro-
coed TO Wilmington, Del, on official
business.
The Washington times., 1907-11-24

Miss Alice n. Ridecut, OF the Treas
urer's Office. attended the MARYLAND
state Christian Endeavor convention
held at Baltimore recently.