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Evening star., 1936-04-19
Personal Notes of Interest
Mrs Charles A. Goldsmith Observes
Birthday Anniversary-Slocum-
Tritsch BetrOthal.

Miss jeanette Loeb Is in Atlantic
City for the next two months.
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Fischer. the
latter formerly Miss Dawn Kramer,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jacob
Kramer Of this city, whose marriage
took place April 4, will make their
home in New York upon their return
from their wedding trip.
Mrs. Milton S. Abel was at home
informally Easter Sunday and had
with her over the week end her SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Max Robert Koffs, the latter formerly
Miss Kathryn Abel Of Philadelphia,
whose marriage took place recently,
and Mr.. Koffs' sister, Miss Claire
Koffs. Mr.. and Mrs. Koffs are at
5655 Lebanon avenue. in Philadelphia
Mrs. Norman Gerstenfeld will spend
this week in New York visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mund-
helm of Park avenue.
Miss Jean Kaufman spent the Eas-
ter vacation in Reading, Pa, visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Grotta.
Mrs. Otto E. Woerner spent the past
four weeks visiting relatives in Mem
phis, Tenn, and in Georgetown, KY.
One of the outstanding affairs of
Hadassah for the year will be their
annual sheet shower Tuesday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock in the Community
Center, at Sixteenth ad @ streets, for
the benefit of the Hadassah Medical
Hospital in Palestine Mrs. Charles
Pilzer is in charge. Mrs. Pilzer will
entertain the ladies of her committee
at tea Tuesday, April 20, at her home,
at 4402 Seventeenth street.
Mrs. James E. Greenberg Of New
York, with her two children. who
have been spending Easter with the
formers parents, DR.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin K. Leon of Van Buren street,
was Joined by Mr.. Greenberg over
this week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Finkelstein an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter Sonia to Mr.. Morris Epstein, son
Of Rev. and Mrs. Ben-Zion Epstein,
of this city
Tomorrow afternoon the Sisterhood
OF the Eighth Street Temple will
hold its annual meeting at 2:l5 o'clock.
The interesting meeting to be followed
by social hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gelfand of Balti-
more announce the engagement Of
their daughter Ethel to Mr.. Joseph B.
Evening star., 1936-04-19
Benefit for Church
In Silver Spring

A card party and dance will be
given Thursday evening at the Shore
ham for benefit Of st. Michael's
Church in Silver Spring, Md. The
many committees in charge Of ar
rangements include Mrs. John H.
Hunter, Mrs. ]. Weber and Mrs. John
Weisman in charge of cards; Mrs. A.
Paul, Mrs. Alvord and Mrs z. Lawd
for dancing; Mrs. J. j. Hughes and
Mrs. Guy Sheckels, tickets; Mrs. Will
liam Dahl, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Pequett,
Mrs. Alberti and Mrs. Sousa, refresh
ments; Mrs. Stoker, candy, and Mrs.
A. Paul, Mrs. Hunter, Miss G. Hunter,
Mrs. J. j. Hughes, Mrs. Lawd, Mrs.
Pequett. Mrs. Alvord and Mrs. Weis-
man, Reception Committee.
Patrons include Rev. T. A. Calnan,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Albert, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. J. Albus, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Ana
dale, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. M. Barry, Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Barse, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
T. Beall, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. P. F. Casey and DR.. E.
Caughlin.
Evening star., 1936-04-19

SI1AlLCo WILL
M SMITH is today celebrating
her birthday anniversary
with Mr. Goldsmith and
members of her family. Yesterday
Mrs. Goldsmith was given a surprise
luncheon at the Shoreham by large
group of her friends.
The engagement Of Miss Eleanor
Slocum, daughter of Mrs. Isaac M.
Slocum and the late. Mr.. Slocum of
Brookline and Cohasset, Mass, to Mr..
Joseph A. Tritsch, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur A. Tritsch of Brooklyn.
N. Y, is of interest here. Mr.. Tritsch's
mother formerly was Miss Mabel
Kaufman, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Abraham kaufman. who
made Washington their home for
many years.
Miss Slocum is graduate Of the
Illman School, in Philadelphia, an af-
filiation of the University of PennSyl-
vania. Her mother is the former Celia
Goldsmith of Macon, Ga. Mr.. Tritsch
studied aeronautics with the De Hav-
illadn Aircraft Co. of London, England,
and is graduate Of the CaSey-Jones
School of Aeronautics in Newark, N. j.
No date has been set for the wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Baer, with
their daughter Lois, will return today
from a weeks water trip to Jackson
vile, Fla.
Mrs. David Simon is spending two
t. l.,
sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand Rand,
in Cleveland Mrs. Simon accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Ring by
motor.
Miss Marian King left Friday for
White Sulphur Springs. w. Va, to
spend two weeks.
Mrs. Armand Cerposs o: Los Angeles
is spending the week end with her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Newmyer, at the West
chester. en- route to New York, where
she will make her home.
Mrs. A. King, Mrs. Eugene Schwab
and Mrs. Samuel Goldenberg motored
with Mr.. and Mrs. P. Rothenberg to
New York Friday to spend the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goode of New
York, with their two children, Hoyt
and Patricia, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Sigmund. en- route from
visiting the magnolia blooms IN
Charleston, s. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Kaufman,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs William
B. Sigmund, motored to Atlantic City
Friday and are at the Shelbourne for
the week end.
Evening star., 1936-04-19

FRS. CHARLES A. GOLD
nu SMITH is today celebrating
her birthday anniversary
Ar CN1Icr,ith nd
Evening star., 1936-04-19

Danzansky, son Of Mr.. and Mrs Ber-
nard DanZansky of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker. The
latter formerly Miss Sylvia Weinrig
of New York are making their home
at Woodley Park Towers
The annual card party in the home
for the aged at ll25 Spring road will
take place Wednesday afternoon from
2 to o'clock and in the evening from
8 to II o'clock Attractive prizes will
be given and refreshments will be
served. Several members will act
as hostesses. The affair is given by
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Home.
Miss Rosa May Fischer. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Fischer. left
Thursday for weeks visit in Rich
mond, Va. accompanied by Miss Ruth
Jean Stern of Richmond, who has
Evening star., 1936-04-19
Miss Sears to Wed
Mr.. Durkin july 4

Miss Margaret Ferne Sears, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs William w. Sears
Of Harwood. Md, has selected Satur-
day, July 4, for the date of her mar
riage to Mr.. James F. Durkin, jr., of
Boston, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. James F.
Durkin, who now resides in New York.
Mr.. Durkin, jr. is a graduate of the
Benjamin Franklin University in New
York and now is a special agent of
the Bureau of Investigation of the
Department of Justice.
Evening star., 1936-04-19

been her house guest for the Easter
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fulton Brylawski were
hosts at dinner Tuesday night.
Mrs. Alfred j. Goldsmith, Mrs Hen
ry ]. kaufman and Mrs. Ferdinand
Ney were entertained at a luncheon
Thursday at the Madrillon by several
OF their auntS. Mrs. Goldsmith is
visiting here from Philadelphia.
Mrs. Leo Greentree of Richmond,
Va, is the guest of her son-in-law ant
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Nord-
linger in Chevy Chase.
Evening star., 1936-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton H. Peall Of
Bethesda, Md, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Shirley, to
Mr.. Philip NJ Shreve, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest M. Shreve Of Country
Club Hills. Va. The wedding is to
take place in June.
Evening star., 1936-04-19

K r. AND MRS. HOWELL COBB
M PEOPLES announce the en-
Vv gagement of their daughter.
Il Jean Brooke, to Mr. 3. Will
liam Dudley, jr., of Short Hills, N. J..
Mr.. Dudley is the son Of Mrs. B. Will
liam Dudley and the late DR.. Dudley
of Short Hills and is graduate of
Princeton University, the class of 1928.
The wedding will take place in
September.
Mrs. Frederick Cameron Dance OF
Norfolk, Va, announces the engage
ment of her sister, Miss Margaret
Vance Pendleton, to Mr.. Charles Will
liam O'Rourke of Albany, N. Y, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. O'Rourke of
Valentine, Nebr. Miss Pendleton, who
is the daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Bascom Wood Pendleton of
Bristol. Tenn, has been residing in
Washington for the past two years.
The wedding will take place in June
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barclay Lord
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Ruth, to Mr.. Clyde John
Korth Carlstrand of Baltimore and
Washington. Mr.. Carlstrand is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Carlstrand
Of Baltimore
Miss Lord is a graduate of the Uni
Versity of Maryland and Mr.. Carl
strand graduated from the University
of Illinois No date has been set for
the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Beuchert of
Washington announce the engagement
of their daughter, Yvonne Marie. to
Mr.. Harry Joseph Bean. Mr.. Bean is
the son OF the former assistant super
intendent of police and Mrs. Thad-
deus Bean.
The wedding will take place in
October.
Mr.. and Mrs c. N. Murray of Bald
win City, Kans., announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Helen, to Mr..
Linwood K. Bailey of Washington.
Miss Murray graduated from Baker
University in Baldwin City and is a
member of Delta Delta Delta Mi.
Bailey is a graduate of George Wash
ington University and is a member
of Delta Phi Epsilon. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton H Reall of
Bethesda, Md, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Shirley, to
Mr. Philip NJ Shreve. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest M. Shreve of Country
Club Hills. Va. The wedding is to
take place in June.
The announcement by Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Youngerman of Des Moines,
Iowa. of the engagement of their
daughter, Evelyn. to Mr.. John Paul
Jones of Lyon Village, Clarendon, Va
is of more than the usual interest in
Washington and Arlington County,
where the bridegroom ELECT is promi-
nently identified in legal circles, and
is a Jealous worker in the activities
OF the younger contingent.
Miss Youngerman was educated in
the schools of Des Moines. She has
been in Washington only two years.
Mr. Jones is the son of Mrs Nellie
D. Jones of Lyon Village. He is a
graduate of the GEORGETOWN University
Law School, and his fraternity is Phi
Beta Gamma. Mr.. John Lewis Smith
will act as best man at the wedding.
The wedding will take place April
% in the Cathedral at Baltimore
Many pre-nuptial parties are being
planned for the bride and bridegroom
elect.
Evening star., 1936-04-19
Temple Sisterhood
Meeting and Tea

The members of the Sisterhood of
the Washington Hebrew Congrega-
tion will meet in the vestry rooms of
the temple for a final meeting and
tea tomorrow afternoon at 2:15
o'clock. The president will speak and
the chairmen of committees will re-
port the progress of the past season.
After these brief reports, there will
be election of officers for the coming
year. A tea and a general farewell
will follow. Miss Sonia Goldman will
give a group of songs and DR.. Abram
Simon will discuss current events.
Rabbi Gerstenfeld will bring greet
ings to the members at this time.
Evening star., 1936-04-19
Mr.. r.Orrick Announces
Sisters MARRIAGE

Mr.. James Bentley Orrick has
issued cards announcing the marriage
OF his sister, Miss Mamie Abbott
Orrick, to Mr.. Richard Smith Good
hart, Saturday, April II, in Washing
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodhart will be at
home after April Is at 708 Wolfe
street in Alexandria. Va.
Evening star., 1936-04-19
Engagement
Pl n S Are
Announced.
Miss Jean Peoples
Will Be Bride of
Mr.. Dudley.

KR. AND MRS. HOWELL COBB
M PEOPLES announce the en-
V gagement of their daughter.
II Jean Brooke. to Mr.. q Will
Evening star., 1936-04-19
Benefit Tomorrow
For School Alumnae

The Washington Chapter of the Ma
tional Park Seminary Alumnae Club
will give bridge benefit in the home
Of Mrs. lie Roy Sherman, 1880 Six
teenth street northwest, tomorrow aft.
ernoon at 2 o'clock.
Evening star., 1936-04-19

A railway station porter in Leeds.
England. has left $500, his entire for
tune, for cancer research.
Evening star., 1936-03-21


, knew. She had such q nice little
house and lovely furniture, and they
came and took it all away from her.
So I told Mr. Fleming didn't Like
to sign things"
Il +
"A ND what did he say to that?"
"A II don't remember exactly.
There was q lot about wells and
something to do with oil in barrels.
Why do they put it in barrels?" Re-
lief made me flippant.
Its so hard to wrap it up in pa
per-" Mother was not listening.
Then I told him we'd 60 and see
Mr.. Lloyd and I'd sign If he said SO.
I told him Mr.. Lloyd was q splendid
lawyer and had done all our work for
years."
THAT was a nice idea"
"Well, I don't know, he didn't seem
pleased. But anyhow he said it was
Sunday and Mr.. Lloyd wouldn't be
at his Office, so we went to st. Luke's
because the clergyman there should
have been a real estate dealer, but he
WdclA u LII.
"Too bad. What did you do then?"
81 was going to ask him to take
me home because I was so tired. I
seem to get very tired these days.
wish knew why it is. Do you sup
pose I eat too much?"
"I'm quite certain you don't. When
you go for such long drives you need
good meal"
eyes, it was long drive. A hun.
dred and fifty miles, they said. And
then we met Mr.. Peters. Do you re-
member Mr.. Peters? He writes these
books full Of texts, I don't know what
they're about, but he always sends me
a copy. I used to know his sister, too,
the one who died. A very ugly wom-
an, and she had such stutter. We'd
have dinner together sometimes, but
your dear father didn't care for her."
y y y
"A ND what did Mr.. Peters say2"
"A I was thoroughly worried. It
seemed too much to hope that Mr..
Peters would give sound advice on
any subject.
"Well, I asked him what I should
do, and he said, Don't touch It, my
dear, don't have anything to do
with it,
Good for him." I murmured.
What happened then?"
"They took me home. I told them
they had charming faces and that
had enjoyed the drive very much.
They seemed disappointed, ! thought,
though. Of course, they weren't going
to get anything out Of It. They told
me they were just selling it for q
friend. So good Of them. told them
to come and see me again. wonder
when they'll Gomez"
ITS hard to say. I don't believe
I'd wait In for them"
mo" mother said o little doubt
fully, II don't think I'll wait In"
tcopyrisht. 1850
Evening star., 1936-03-21

do you hurry, senores9" he taunted
them. "You are five to one. You
seem afraid Of me. Is it that ! am
one on whom you have inflicted q
wrong?"
Around the wide bend in the main
street rode Three-Fingered Jack,
Claudio and Reyes Feliz, the hoof-
beats Of their walking horses quite
deadened by the deep gray dust.
Three-Fingered Jack took in the
situation at glance and pointed
meaningly at the quintet, standing
with their backs toward him. Joa-
quin nodded and the trio came on,
pistols at the ready.
"You die, senores," Joaquin Shrek
ed. Look behind you"
As they whirled, the pistols COM
menced barking and all five sprawled
In the dust. One raised himself on
his elbow and sought to draw q bead
on Claudio, who spurred his horse
and leaped him on top Of the dying
man. Three Fingered Jack dis
mounted leisurely and examined the
kill, but there was no need for fur
ther firing. Not for nothing had
he, Claudio and Reyes Feliz been
selected as bodyguard and killers In
chief for their leader.
Joaquin rode up. It Is finished"
and chuckled like a horrible big
gnome. "It is permitted to one who
has proved himself valiant, loyal and
intelligent to have the ears?"
Joaquin stared bleakly at the fero-
cious lieutenant; Three Fingered
Jack almost blushed, his glance fell
and he murmured:
"Your pardon. my captain, will
forget this custom Of mine here
after"
They went Gathering out Of town
and, In so far as they knew, no citi-
zen had witnessed the killing. Joa-
quin's face was flushed with pleas
ure: his eyes shone with a strange
brilliance. Half a mile out of town
they met Deputy Sheriff Harmon,
who pulled up and raised his hand
In signal for them to stop.
Behave yourselves" Joaquin or
dered his men. This is a different
gringo. HE is my good friend" :"
The four rode up to Harmon abreast
and bowed low. "I greet my good,
kind friend" he said. ITO meet
the senior sheriff is warming to my
desolate heart. How are you?"
"Oh," Harmon replied, carelessly,
my heart is desolate, too."
Il am sorry. You have, then, suf-
fered the loss of o loved one?"
Harmon nodded. "Just lost friend
used to think a whole lot of.
Feller named Joaquin Murietta. I
was hopin' I'd meet him alone an
take him to my heart, but see he
has too many friends with him. Well,
better luck next time, Joaquin!"
You wish to arrest me?"
"That's how I figger my duty. son:
I put my duty behind me once in
your case, but you're wanted now
for killing six men over to Hornitos.
Son, promiscuous killin's like that
amt legal nohow. Boy, look at all the
publicity you're gettin'," and he fished
Evening star., 1936-03-21
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VIVA WPETER. B. B.KYNE
MPETER B.NNE

"Flavio," shouted Three-Fingered
Jack, report to the captain"
A young man rode out and sat
his horse insolently before Joaquin.
"Flavio," Joaquin purred, you know
what you have done. Why did you
do it?"
1T would please the comrades to
discover whether the new chief can
ride as well as he can bully his
way into leadership without asking
the consent of those he presumes
to lead"
"And you did this at the sug-
gestion or request Of the company"
The man was silent.
''You are also impolite. You
should dismount and stand to horse
when summoned to report to me.
You are sullen. You are a mischief
maker. 1t is apparent that you grow
weary of life"
As Joaquin's blazing glance bored
into him the man Flavio paled a
little; his lips twitched, but his eyes,
nevertheless, were alert, indomitable
Suddenly Joaquin smiled.
Forgive me, Florio," he murmur-
ed. II did not understand, because,
for the moment I failed to recognize
you. We have met before at the
San Luis Rey Rancho, where, I was
given to understand, you once asked
Felipe Sanchez for the hand of his
daughter, Rosita, whom I subsequent
ly married. Poor darling, she is
dead"
But you, Murietta, live-and yet
you demand that I obey you"
Obedience is very necessary II you
would remain with the company"
II hate you," shrieked Flavio and
his hand went to his pistol. 1t was
half way out when q bullet from
Joaquin's pistol struck him between
the eyes. He slid out of the saddle
and his horse, frightened, bounded
away sideways. Joaquin faced the
company. lined up some 80 feet dis
tant.
"You heard?" he challenged.
I'VE heard. chief" came the an
swer In unison.
You approve?"
Eve approve"
Joaquin turned, saddled his horse,
mounted, turned the horse, swung
his arm in a wide circle as a signal
to follow him and the company rode
out, Three-Fingered Jack pausing
long enough to possess himself of the
dead mans armament and horse, be-
fore galloping on to take his place
by Joaquin's side at the head of
the column. When they reached
the top of the ridge and glanced
back, two buzzards we're already cir
cling over the little hidden valley.
Joaquin rode in silence and his lieu
tenant wisely forbore disturbing the
valuable thoughts that silence predi-
Gated. They came out upon the So
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Claudi-if he has another name I
do not know it-has been my right
hand. Reyes Feliz, sand up. Here,
my captain, Is one who has been my
left hand. When they shoot at q
man they hit him. Wonderful fel-
lows. Pedro Gonzalez, Luis vulvia,
Manuel vevalio, Luis Guerra, Juan
Senate, Pancho Daniel, Fernando
Fuentes, Juan Cardoza, F1oren-
clio Cruz, Juan Sanchez, Rafael Quin-
tano, Antonio Lopez, Jose Maria
Ochova, Pedro Valera and Juan b.
rilda. Eighteen of the finest fellows
IN all California for this work. They
have had much experience and, blood
Of the saints. how they love the
gringo."
Joaquin studied their faces and
noted that all, including Three-Fin-
gered Jack, showed evidence of an
admixture Of Indian blood. STAND
up" he ordered, land repeat after
me the oath Of allegiance I now
give you. He who does not desire
to make the oath and submit him.
self to my leadership is free to go.
II such there be, they will raise
their right arms"
Apparently Joaquin was acceptable
to all as their leader; gladly they
repeated the fiercely solemn oath
he administered. Joaquin then gave
them a lecture, outlining his ideas
OF discipline and organization, i'm
pressing upon them exactly what he
expected Of them. And when he had
finished he knew he held them in
the palm Of his hand; that the
memory Of the fate of the first rebel
was still fresh in their minds. He
knew his own intelligence was far
superior to theirs, superior, indeed,
to that Of any American he had ever
met; he knew these fierce, unbridled
men stood in awe of that intelli-
gence; with them, as with all men,
self-preservation was the first and
only law they could understand and
obey. They had seen him beat Fla
VIC to the draw. And with that
jolly, squat, bow-legged human mon
ster, Three-Fingered Jack. his alb
ject slave, the resentment that is
ever visited upon a new commander
faded almost before it had been born.
In the morning Joaquin said:
"Juanito. Claudio. Reyes Feliz, we
will saddle up and 60 forth upon
my business"
1t was Sunday morning and Joa-
quin knew that the chances were
very bright for finding some of his
enemies in town. On the outskirts
Of Sawmill Flat his escort, obeying
his order. dropped back about 200
yards while Joaquin walked his horse
slowly down the street. At the hang
tree, where Jesus had died, where
Joaquin had been f1ogged, he dis
mounted and strolled into the sa-
loon, walked to the bar and politely
ordered a drink. Five Americans
were seated at table In the corner
playing poker and Joaquin concluded
they had been playing all night. Hav-
Ing finished his drink he glanced
over at them carelessly, then walked
through the bar to the lavatory in
the rear. The instant the door closed
behind him he heard a scraping Of
chairs and the thud Of feet as the
poker players. hastily terminating
their game, fled the saloon. Joaquin
Immediately returned to the saloon
and strolled out to the sidewalk,
where he mounted his horse. The
five men were hurrying up the street.
"Senores." Joaquin shouted. The
five turned and drew their guns. "Whv
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o hand bill out Of his saddle pocket
and handed It to Joaquin, who read:
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
DEAD OR ALIVE
FOR
JOAQUIN MURRIETA
WANTED FOR MURDER MOST
FOUL
IT been tackin' them bills up on
trees an fence posts all over my
jurisdiction" Harmon wenE on re-
signedly. II wish to hell you'd git
out O my jurisdiction an stay out"
81 am complimented, Senior Han
non, and you are very wise man.
I regret that 1t is not possible for
me to stay out of your Jurisdiction.
I have just finished five pieces Of
my very urgent business here, but
fifteen pieces remain. Pass on, my
friend and fear no harm. There
is work for you as coroner. but no
trouble to arrive at verdict. Go
you with God"
Harmon grinned and rode on into
town.
(To be continued.
The motion picture, robin
Hood OF FL Dorado" !" produced from
the fln story by Peter B. Kyne,
Diu be shoUn at the For Theater,
beginning April 3.
Evening star., 1936-03-21
BUILDING INCREASE
9()% FOR MONTH
Eastern States Report
Large Gain in February.
Total Sum $4,000, 900.

The construction industry continues
Do record large gains over the COM
parative levels of 1885. For February
. contract total Of $142,050, 200, COW
ering all branches of construction, was
reported by F. w. Dodge Corp. for
the 81 States east of the Rocky Noun
tains. This was practically 80 per
cent larger than the total of only $75,-
O47, 100 reported for February, 1885.
Partly because of the unusually low
temperatures and heavy SHOWS the
February contract volume was about
80 per cent lower than the total of
s204, ,792, 800 registered for January Of
this year.
Residential building undertaken in
The 81 States during February amount
ed to 1,175,5 as compared with
only $16,616,80o for February, 1885,
and $37,439,500 for January Of
this year.
Gains in residential building over
last year were scored in each of the
13 major districts in the area east of
the Rockies. excepting only upstate
New York and the st. Louis territory
(Southern Illinois, Western Tennessee,
Eastern Missouri, Arkansas).
Total construction for the first two
months of 1886 amounted to 46,843,-
900 as against only STA, ,821 900 for the
corresponding two months of 1885, a
gain over last year of sS per cent. For
residential building alone, the con-
tract volume for the first two months
of 1886 totaled $68,615 900, for a gain
of rs per cent over the total Of $39,-
or, 900 for the corresponding two
months Of 1895.