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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

Miss Annie Jane Blacktord died at her
residence IN this place on Thursday
night last. aged II years. The deceaed
was the last but one of her immediate
family. and was sister of the late Cor
bin Blackford a noted Confederate
trouper of the 18th Va. Cavalry. She
was for many years devoted member of
the Presbyterian CT c,. She is sur
vived bv one sister, Mrs. Jacob H. En-
gle, and a number OF nephews and
nice, Funeral services were held al
her late residence Saturday morning
conductsd by Revs j.. 5 sller and Fl
M. m. IF IT. Intern, " in Edge Hill
Cemetery. The palbea,ers were: Messrs
]. W. J.. !. II. nd J. w. Blackford
Alonzo Z ,sl- and Arnold Moler
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

>es fhtSSSht80ys
Mr.. Hearmau Bush. near wheatland.
h Is lilac bush in full bloom,
Mary p. Smith. infant daughter of
William Smith. died at Myerstowu, No.
vember
The Servant in the House" at the
New Opera House November Il. Seats
on sale at Miller's Pharmacy.
Died November at the residence OF
his parents as Myerstown. A'yo H son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vlands. aged 8
years
Mr.. Aronhime and family have moved
into the Ronemus house Oh North Mil
dred street recently occupied by ]. N.
Crigler.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington to Auselen B. Urquhart. of Nor.
folk. Va. and Bette B. Hooff, of Charles
Town. w. Va.
The Jefferson County Sunday School
Association will hold its annual conven
ton at Uvilla on Wednesday and Thurs.
day of this week.
The large pillows at the entrance of the
bank of the Farmers and Merchants De
posit Co. have been adorned with hand
some brass and bronze signs.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the NJ, E.
Church South. Summit Point will hold
an oyster supper on Thursday and Fri
pay nights, November rs and 20.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Charlie.
Town Baptist Church requests us to ex
press their hearty thanks to the public
for the liberal patronage accorded Their
oyster supper in Rouss Hall last week.
Miss Edith Gardner. daughter o.
Sheriff and Mrs. Gardner. near tcwr
met with painful accident a few day.
ago. She made mss-step and twisted
her ankle. spraining it quite badly
Register.
Mr.. Ernest Phillips is out agar
after eight weeks of sickness from
typhoid fever He with Mrs, Phil
| lips will go to Wildwood where they
will visit relatives until he entirely re
cuperates.
Willis bearing. thirteen year old sol
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. bearing. O
| CbapapJoah I,,ct;op ,rac e.,,aral
burned about the face on Monday eve
ming of last week when he applied
lighted match to powder.
There will be recital by the Student
of Expression. Powhatan College. Satul
day evening, November I6 at o'cloc
under the direction Of Miss Lulu M(
Causand. teacher of expression. Th
public is cordially invited.
Kew. Edgar G. Cannon has resigne
charge of the Presbyterian Church {
Clarksburg. w. Va, and will devote h
time to home mission work on the front
iers. He will be stationed at Harlinge
Texan. Rev Mr. Cannon Is broths
of Mrs. H. NJ. Moffett of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Carter hav
issued invitations to the marriage {
their daughter. Anna Lea. to Mr.. JAIME
Elliott Tabb, to take place on Wedne'
morning, November 27 at half past te
o'clock, in the Presbyterian churcl
Charles Town. w. Va.
Rev. James H. Watkins who ha
= been pastor of circuit in Monro
and Greenbrier counties, with a res
dence at Peterstown, in the formt
county, has withdrawn from the Ba
timore Conference in order to joi
the Holston Conference o fthe NJ.
Church, South. Rev. Watkins S We
, known in this county, having reside
, in Charles Town few years ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

In the matter of the Charles Town
Light and Power Company, Judge
DAYTON in the U. S. District Court
at Phillippi affirmed the ruling OF
the Referee in Bankruptcy IN sus-
tanning the validity ofthe company's
bond issue for $4,000. The deed OF
trust to secure the bond issue It will
be recalled, was withheld from record
for more than five years. thereby al
lowing the company to obtain credit
ON the faith in the records. During
the period the deed oftrust was held
from the records the company became
| indebted to numerous firms and cor
porations to the extent of insolvency
Attorneys A. Moore Jr., and Geo. M
Beltzhoover Jr., who represent thu
general creditors will appeal thei
claims to the United States Circui
Court of Appeals at Richmond, va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
Raslness Locals.
.rie. Of Ronemus.

.re,riss of ROnemus'
~. shoes for men who work. a
", looking for the best groceries
| lSnsnu'' H., ,,,r :, .,
,han'ey.
s.sl and split and delivered BY
,Baa, 4 Co.
1, Me, misses and children's hous'
,s4Oa Bros.
.i. sapliug Al d Yarmouth. TO
-lsu c Burns a Co.
Pharmacy are sole agents TO
I...ie:, none better
!, Quality and Zieg'er Bros I'm
.radiss at OFT Bros
,l,r5is is agent for dying. cleaning
! de-, give him call
.s,srsd the year round. No orde
n John c Burns & Co,
4, ,ssd oats, finest oats ever grown
e5 John c Burns Il Co.
m xiveless seed separator on exhl
,ttbs Coleman Hardware Co,
!, nddhngs, hay, corn and oats al
toek at John C Burns & Co.'s.
\, Pharmacy has large stock O
"a Carriage Sponges, Chamois etc.
"A Alfalfa feed, best all round feed o
rEst for sale by John c Burns Il Co.
d. Pharmacy make a speciality c
y,ors and family remedies. Ask you
BAD,
spurchasing 8 buggy or set of hal
&iB 0den's line over in the Kercf
iBsgg building.
sE Frank Ronemus a call for Grt
h He aims to keep everythin
Erlsp to date in this line, and can Fl
EglsEomptly,
;.,iYe the celebrated Security cemel
,antity. THIS cement needs no il
au ssi. is being used on all IL
4. in this AID adjoining states
Burns L Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
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The need for 0vercoats is right now Ours
will give you the fullest measure ofwear. warmth
and satisfaction thaty money can buy. We
claim to be headquarters for Overcoat Quality,
style and style-retaining, and that we are doing
the overcoat business none can deny. Wehavs
the right coat for every man-from the conser-
vative dress, silk-lined velvet collar type en- up
through all the domestic and imported woolens
to great shaggy scotch homespuDs and tweeds.
The overcoat that you buy here must be right
and in every way better than you can buy any
where else, or you can have your money back
for the asking and no question. We nave II
different models in all lengths, and hundreds of
styles of materials to choose from.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
When Sickness Comes

The doctor will probably order
some of the modern devices that are
designed to afford comfort to in
valids or aid to attendants. Time
and annoyance may be saved by
coming direct to US for Sick Room
Goods. Our stock of such is very
complete and our prices are right.
Be sure to see us before buying.
BROWN & HOOFF. Charles Town.
West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

Sample Boxes of writsng Paper.
For severalssears we have been 50 FORUM
ate as to secure the sample line of Holiday
Box Papers from the travelling salesman OF
Eaton. Crane d Pike Company, on his way
home from his Southern trip Ladies who
previously shared in the bargains these
samples permitted us to offer. will be
pleased to know that we are now showing
another lot of still larger variety at reduced
prices No two boxes alike, and first
come, first served" c. N. BEARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

We have never invited you to finer
sh. wing in mems and boys clothing than
we have this fall, new models in overcoats
among them. Our fall and winter stock
was never larger nor better selected Come
to see US. Max Theodore. the leading
head to-foot outfitter, Charles Town VIVA
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
Children CRY
FOR FlETcHER'S
Q ASTORIA

will be in Charles Town on Saturday
November 16 at the Pa m Hotel. any one
wis hing to see about buggies. carriages Oh
sleighs will please call at the Palm on thai
day. Very truly yours.
THRUSH Il SLOUGH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

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New fall suits and coats at Palmbaums.
sleighs at low prices at Melvin I Strider's
New all dress goods and silks at Palm
baum,s.
Blankets, comforts and fannels at Palm
baum's.
New carpets. rugs and oil cloth az Palm
baum's,
RockfaM horse blankets at the Farmers
Supply Co.
Portland cutters and half speeders at Mel
vim T Strider's.
Be sure and buy Laurel Range of the
Farmers supply Co
New fall and winter underwear. gloves
| ann hosiery at Palmbaum's.
New lace curtains. bed spreads, table
linens and towels at Palmbaum's.
| Every kind of Toilet Requisite so lib,
Miller's Pharmacy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

White Star coffee the favor you can
never forget. Sod only by 5 H Landis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12


Miller's White Pine and Tar will cure the
most obstinate cough
Miller's Pharmacy have complete line
of brushes of all kinds.
Hi.ler'. Pl.rm scy sci Is Bridge and Tally
cards playing cards. etc.
A fine line of Studabaker high grade lug
gies at MeIyin T. Strider's,
4 Polita removes rust from metals. sold for
| 10 cts. by Miler's Pharmacy
! Miller's Pharmacy sells the very best
spices. A trial viii prove It,
A nice line of black silk, leather bloom
percaliDe skirts, 75c up. at Landls's-
i Buy good revolver frem the Farmer
supply Co., and protect your home.
4 Wear Kshn's clothes. Overcoats ready
Ito wear $5 to go. VIM Kahn, Sadier Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12

sALESMENW ANTED to look after our
interest in jefferson and adjacent counties.
Salary or Commission. Address The Victor
Oil Company. Cleveland. D.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
TIGHT LACING KILLS ACTOR.
Wearing Corset Fatal to Female I'm
DerSOnatOr.

ST. LOUIS, November 3.-Tisht lacing
caused the death late Sunday night of
Joseph Hannella, female impersonator.
at the City Hospital, after collapsing on
the stage of a South Side vaudeville thea
ter.
In order to add to the Illusion when he
appeared in woman's role he wore q
corset tightly laced, to give the effect Of
small waist
HanneIla fell unconscious on the stage
in the course Of his act. He died three
hours later The hospital physicians said
the tight lacng had caused a kidney
trouble and induced Il tendency to apo
piexy.
Hannclla was Of medium height. and
inclined tobe stout. He was forty years
old In his younger days it was easy for
him to get the feminine lines, but lately
his increasing girth made it necessary
for him to lace extremely tight to create
the illusion. Usually he made several
changes Of costume In the course Of an
act
Evening star., 1912-11-05
ADAM j. wEscnLER. AUCrIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE or An ATTRACTIVE TWO
STORY AND RiiICK DWELLING IN NORTH
WEST KNOWN As PREMISES No. 400
SHEPHERD STREET NV.
BY virtue of a ce-tain deed Of trust dated
N1vc mbeT L. 1906. aud recorded among the land
rNcords of the District Of Columbia, In Liber
2sI7 AT folio 356 et seq, and at the request Of
tne holders OF the notes secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees viii offer AT public sale in
iIGaTH DAY Of VotEuBER. a.D. 1872. AT
FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
laud and premises. situate and lying in the
sounty OF Washington. District OF Columbia
namely; Lot numbered sixty nine s,i9t OF Points
and Nockabee's subdivision OF lots in square
numbered seventy eight l7sl, "Petworth addition
10 the CITY OF Washington, the same is duly
recorded. In Book County No. ~. folio Is, of the
records OF the Office OF the surveyor for the
District Of Columbia
Terms Of sale Oue-third OF the purchase
money to be paid In cash. the balance to be
paid In three equal installments. respectively in
one, two and three years from day of sale Sc
cured by deed OF trust on the property sold
with interest thereon payable semi annually at
the rate of tive and a-half per cent per annum
all cash, al the option OF the purchaser A
deposit of $50 VIII be required the time Of
Ssie. Sale to be closed in fifteen days from day
80 sale. otherwise the trustees NAV resell the
p-operty ut the risk and cost If tefauittrg pur-
laser after i've days advertisement IN some
ErW>paper published In Washington y. {. Coz
.~rsucing al cost ~ purchaser
CLARENCE T.. RHEEM. trustee
ALIEN ANDEE H. HENSEY. Trustee
pe26- dads eSJ TT 18Th st. NV.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
ADAM a. wEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.

TRACTlvE THREE-sToRY AND CELLAR
BRICK AND STONE DWELLING IN
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON. KNOWN yS
5, NO s,1a 18th sa.i sTFEET II Nv
September 25. 1905. and recorded among the
land records of the District Of Columbia In
Liber No. 3o2s folio 261 ct SEQ and at the
request OF the holders Of the notes secured
thereby. the undeIsigpes trustees will ster at
THE EIGHTH DAY OF NOVEMBER. AID.
1912 AT HALFPAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM,
the following described land and premises, sit.
aate and lying in the county Of WASHINGTON,
eighty five fs5} In Harry T. Jones subdivision OF
lots In block numbered fourteen (1A, in the
Wahridge subdivision Of "Ingeside." as per
plat Of said Jones subdivision recorded in Liber
surveyors Office of the District OF Columbia
Subject 10 and together with rights Of way for
alley purposes described in certain deed of
trust said ot from John W. Points ct ux
and Frederick l.. Mockabee. dated and recorded
November l. 1893. and subject to a prIncioa
sum Of 81 600. due under said deed Of trust OF
November 1, 1905. and interest thereon at the
rate Of per cent per annlm from January Is,
1911.
Terms of sale: Said principal sum Of S. 900
1905. and interest thereon at the rate. OF 9 per
cent per annum from January l5 1911. to BE-
assumed by the purchaser; the balance to be-
paid In cash. deposit Of $3.50 viii be re-
IN fifteen days from day OF sale: otherwise the
trustees may resell the property at the risk and
cost Of defaulting purchaser. after fve days
advertisement In come newspaper published In
Washington. ID. G. Conveyancing at cost Of
purchaser
CLARENCE B. RHEE,f. Trustee,
ALEXANDER I. HENSEY. Trustee.
oc26-d&ds.eSn I27 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
sUCTIOE SALES
FUTURE DAYS.
THOS. ]. O%EN 4 son, AUCTIONEERS.
TRUSTEES SAFE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
hCAL ESTATE.

TRUSTEES Sal g OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE.
BY virtue of certain deed OF trust duly re-
corded in Liber h 3211, folio 2s6 ct seq, of
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell at public auc-
ton. in front of the premises, on FRIDAY, THE
FIFTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER. AID. 1872
lowing described land and premises. situate in
the District of Columbia and designated as and
being part of lot e. in Frederick Mays sub
division of square numbered seven hundred and
ninetysev (190, as per plat recorded In Book
y. X. page TT. of the records OF the onfce Of
the surveyor for said District. beginning for the
Virginia avenue at y point distant
tmeasured northwestward Virginia aveuuet
II .OS feet from the northeast corner OF said lot
Il" said point of. beginning being the center
line of fence between premises Nos. $40 and
32l Virginia avenue, and running thence with
said avenue Dorthwcsterly 3i.65 feet: thence at
right angles 63 feet to public alley in the rear
of said lot; thence with said public alley south
easterlv :,4.65 feet; thence st right angles
thereto S3 feet to beginning: being premises
Nos. 3l7 and $40 Virginia avenue southeast. as
determined by actual survey by the surveyor of
the District of Columbia.
Terms of sale: One third of the purchase money
10 be paid in cash. balance In two equal in
Stalments, payable in one and two years. with
interest at per centum per annum. payable
semi annually. from day of sale. secured by deed
tho option Of the purchaser. A deposit of 500
will be required ri time of sale. All conveyance
ing, recording, etc. at cost of purchaser. Terms
of sale 10 he complied with within 10 days from
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
of defaulting purchaser, after five days adver-
tisement of such resale in some newspaper pub
lished in Washington, D. c.
!. EDw. LEWIS.
THEO. NJ. JUDD,
nos -eodSds eSu Trustees,
Evening star., 1912-11-05
THos. ]. OWEN ( son. AUCT1oNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. KNOWN AS NO. 1105

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. KNOWN AS NO. 1105
THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST.
By virtue OF a certain deed Of trust, duly re-
corded in Libpr No 3447. folio 126 ct seq.. OF the
land records Of the District of Columbia. and at
the request of the party secured thereby. the un-
dersigned trustees will sell at public auction. in
front Of the premises. on THURSDAY. THE
SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER. A-D. 1912.
AT HALF-PAST FOJ-R PM, the following de-
scribed land and premises situate in the city OF
Washington. District Of Columbia. ard designated
as and being lot numbered one hundred and
twenty two d22) in Harry A. Kites subdivision
Of lots In square numbered five hundred a:
OF the surveyor for the District Of Columbia in
Liber 4s. at folio 81. together with the improve
ments thereon. -. a'-
Terms Of sale: Proper sold subject to a frst
deed Of trust Of fourteen hundred dollars Isl 400.
bearing interest at six f6) per cent and matrr ne
April IL. 1914: amount of purchase price over
and above said trust TO he Maid as follows: Two
hundred and fifty dollars f$250) cash and balance
to be secured by q second trust on said property.
payable twenty dollars $50, per month, with in
ierest at the rate Of six t6l per centum per an
mum until paid. interest payable semi-annually.
or all cash, at the option OF purchaser. A de-
posit Of $1OO will be required at time OF sale.
All conveyancing recording. ETC.. at cost Of pur-
chaser. Terms Of sale to he complied with with
In fifteen days from day Of sale. otherwise the
trustees reserve the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost OF defaulting purchaser.
after FIVE days advertisement Of such resale in
some newspaper published in Washin ton. d. G.
WILLIAM A. HILL,
RIGNALD w. BEALL.
oc1Q-d&da eSu Trustees.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
DEMAND RAISE IN WAGES.
Strike of Freight Clerks on Canadian
Pacific Affects 1900.

WINNIPEG, Man, November Eff
teen hundred employees of the Canadian
Pacific railway are on strike today de-
manding a raise in wages of from ID to
20 per cent. The MEN who went out are
members Of the Canadian Brotherhood
Of Railway Employees and are composed
principally of clerks in the freight de-
partment.
The comrany claims the places of the
strikers will be filled by tonight. The
system west Of Fort William, Ont, to
the Pacific coast is also affected.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
THos. J. OWEN & IN. AUCrroNEERs.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE THREE-
STORY BRICK DWELLING No. 35 "H''

STREET SORTHWEST. -:
BY virtue of decree passed in the Supreme
Court of the District OF Columbia in the OF
Horstkamp VS.. Kearney. equity No. 3l135. We
will sell at public auction in front Of the prem
ises on TUESDAY. THE TWELFTH DAY OF
NOVEMBER. 1912, AT HALFPAST FOUR
O'CLOCK NJ. the following described lend and
premises, situate in the city Of Washington In
said District. and known and being subOt IS
of A. r Shepherds subdivision Of square 623
with the improvements thereon.
Terms of sac: One-thrh of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance In two
equal nstallments payable in one and two years
from the day of sale. and to be represented by
the promissary notes of the purchaser. bearing
interest at the rate of six per centum per arnrm
payable semi annually. and secured by deed Of
trust the property sold, or all cash. at the
option OF the purchaser. 500 deposit required
upon acceptance Of bid. All conveyancing notary
fees and recording at purchasers cost. Terms to
be complied with within fifteen days trustees
may advertise and sell at the purchasers risk
and cost. after five days previous advertisement
of such resale published in some newspaper OF
Washington n. G..
JOSEPH r. FAGUE, 503 + st. NV.
CHAS. 5. SHREvE. Jr.. Fendall Bldg,
Trustees.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.
ADAM a. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF
VALUABLE UN1M-
PROVED ACREAGE
PR OP E r T Y | n
CHEVY CHASE. D. C.

BY virtue of decree OF the Supreme Court OF
he District OF Columbia. passed in equity cause
3i32e the undersigned trustees wi sell by pub
lie arction. Ia front of the property.
On Monday, November II. A. D.,
1912. at Four O'Clock PM,
the following real estate. situate on the Rock
creek Ford and Broad Branch roads. Chevy
Chase. u. c.. viz:
Beginning at the intersection of the S. line
Of Rtttenhouse street. and the westerly line OF
Broad Branch road. and running thence west
along the 5. line of Rttenhouse street 49,. SO
feet; THENCE leaving said s line cf said street,
s. Es%2S' W. 28.47 feet to stone; thence 5.
1Sss or w 24I 90 feet to stone: thence ;. 10
70 80" f el3 10 feet to stone; thence y. 46'
~ 3or fS5 Defect TO stone In the weste ~
line Of Broad Branch road: thence with the said
w 5e2.t4 feet 10 point of beginning, containing
.. 4S5 acres.
Terms Of sale. third cash. the balance in
two equal installmeRts. payable in one and two
years. with interest al six per cent per annun.
payable semi annually. from date of sale, secured
by deed OF trust property sold. or all cash. at
;he option OF the purchaser. A deposit OF 5000
required a. time of sale All conveyancing. re-
cording snd Hotarial fees at the cost of the pur-
chaser Terms of sale to he complied with with
in fifteen days from day OF sale, otherwise the
trustees reserve the right 10 resell the property
the risk and cost of the defaulted purchaser
after i've DAYS advertisement OF such resale in
some newspaper published in the city OF Wash
W. GWYNN GARDINER.
Woodward building.
THOMAS Il. KEITH FORREST,
de X ~
Evening star., 1912-11-05
RELIEF FOR $4,000 PERSONS.
Work of United Charities in Chi
cago in Past Year.

CHICAGO, November 5.-Reief was ex-
tended to $1,000 persons by the United
Charities of Chicago during the year
ended October 1. according to f. T. Lies.
superintendent of the organization. Aside
from the regular departments of the or
ganiZation. 1854 families in distress
were aided or befriended i'm some way.
The increase i'm the number of familieS
aided Is 26S per cent greater than the
preceding year.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
Movies Show Treatment Of Patients

NEW YORK, November o.--One of the
features OF the mental hygiene confer
ence to be held here beginning Friday
will be an exhibit of moving pictures pre-
pared by experts in mental diseases. un-
der the direction of DR.. Stewart Patton
Of Princeton. The films will show the
methods Of examination and treatment of
patients followed in various hospitals.