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National Republican., 1877-12-18
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

-Roose sends New York papers In advance.
Three horses, attached to separate vehicles,
lay spraMling upon Pennsylvana avenue In sight
p ,hiS 9nlss at one time Yesterday afternoon ow-
DIR. g. d. House, veterinary dentist of
New York, will be in the city for a few days Far.
pes who need bis services would do well TO give
him call at Allison Majors stables.
The Night Lodging House has. given ac-
commodatlons to Sh4 needy persons in the eleven
nights since they opened. There are numerous in.
tefesting cases continually coming uP.
&C Il. r." indorses what was said by the
correspondent. y. r., In reference to spoiled eggs
bought In market, and suggests that all goods sold
In the market should lie very closely inspected.
A slight fire about eleven o'clock ytster-
DAY morning, at the house No. 1871 u street north
west occupied by Mary Johnson, was eXtinguished
BY No. ? Engine Company. Damage about s25.
The normal class for Christian workers
hcld Its regular session in the Y. N. {. A. Chapel
last evening from six To seven o'clock. The sub
tcct-"The Bible: Divine BoOk'-was pr s.nted by
Rev. s. II. MyriCk.
AT stated meeting of Hope Lodge, No.
90 and A. NJ, the entire LIST of officers we're re-
elected rs follows: CO. Brown W "; E Arctander,
3. W. William Craig }. W; Thomas Taylor, treas
urer A. =. Marston, secretary.
p. G.. Masters Chapter No. @ of the q. U.
o. ofO. + has elected tie following officers: $. A.
Harris W g. NJ !. A. scott, D. @; Nj ". II. Grim
lain; j. Clark, c.: J. r. Davis, s. A;C. II. shorter W.
There have been some fifteen instances
u bold rObbcrics of goods of various descriptions
IN the vicinity Of II and First streets northwest
lations should I'D n6nish the police to greater vig.
hance in that quarter OF the city.
Henry Norfolk will he hanged on Friday,
u Annapolis. Nd, having hecu convicted of wife.
murder. Perhaps the excursion to that city, which
uas to be given on Thanksgiving day, might be
lucccssful, II 1t could be given on the day Of the
hanging.
A gospel temperance meeting was held ct
l,.Rf -
temperance resolution winding up with memo.
rial To Congress 10 all laudabe efforts extir-
pate the evil Of inemperance from the DistrictwGs
ldopted Mrs. Belva Lockwood and other speak akcrs
addressed the meeting.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
SIS ovERooArs reduced to $40. EnEMAss.
Hotel Arrivals.


Eoo1L-H 7 HsWshaw, , 9 Kenneth; Y, WE
ii GMkll II Sny der, Phlla; John ii Harriques, a
II NJ; Mp llarriques. N VI IL d Todd, Phiia; n
II Alexander, u y A; Gen l. ID Keyes, n Y; q W
Moore, Nd; o z woolson, ! p Walker. Mrs ii
Walker, Mass; c Il Graham, III; ID Yeatman, Ohio;
Il l. Adams, II u Bingham, Wis
s. IoRe,y;Gilmorc ; Sity; I Beard. y Il n SANFORD,
aili, J; J. u Fay, ga W Ward, Council Bluis;
q Mc1oven, Va W Hoizer, Pa; II Murton, & Nc.
Dermott, V; Massaman, Pa; ] Bottlnean,
Mimi " Il True. y& Il Ward N Y; A Md
mor Me; n Brown, Nd; q Il Jomlon, Fla; M stein,
PA A Stewart, 4 l. McCarty, Nd.
hrpCriII-J n Taggnrt, N VI CT Adams, Cinrin-
natl; W Henderson. baltimore; II Williams, y
Y; Castle and wife, Richmond A Hurster, Balti-
more; I Davis and wife, Wcstboro. Mass; G
SpaldinI L!cksvlle, Nd, II Morris, Philadelphia,
driingtoH-B + FuIey, Brooklyn; T l. Kimball, +
Winning 1mahG II N smith, Han do Janeiro; W
o Walker soston; GOttshaw, Louisville; W {
Hamblina wife, Wy,
Mst,ep9thGn1AM "a @ p Brown and W Emery, n Y:
and Pollock, Md; W o Walker, Mass
RLg0s-J Clark, BostoT D MCLEAN, Montreal;
daughter, Miss II Donnelly, N Y.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Minor District Notes.
Drawbacks asked for against lot

Drawbacks asked for against lot %, square sos
The commission Of John J. Chew Us II notary
public mas bcen renewed.
Tax deeds have been Issued by The District
to Harvey Spaulding and Sophia Mitchell.
Attention Is called to the bad condition Of
Grant avenue, between Seventh and Boundary
streets.
Mr.. f. W Whitaker, as agent, wants to rent
the Theatre Com.quc to the District for Police
Court purposes.
Treasurer Doige's daily report showed yester.
day n follows: Receipts, s24Fi2; dlsburkcd slD.-
j0G9l total In Treasury. sil6,tid.a
The con mssioners of the Frccdmens Bank ask
for the TvflInding of an erroneous tax part of
lot II, section 4, Barry farm.
The GaleRn Fishermen complain OF the order
Of the Commissioners refusing permits for enter
tainments at their hall as unjust.
A street lamp has been ordered at the corner of
Twelfth street aud Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
and one on Twenty first. between Z and streets
northwest
In the case OF George C. Ellloson, asking for the
remission of q fine OF 500, the attorney reports
that It is II United States case, aud that the Com
missioners have no power In the matter.
The Board Of Assessors request the opinion Of
the attorney as to whether members Of Congress
and Others ten porarlly domiciled in this District
are 1able to taxation oil their personal property.
Licenses have been issued as follows: Brown
Bogps & CO., commission agents C. Herbert, liquor
johnson & Co., commission merchants; Fadelcy &
Bro, hack NJ. DeAtley bar; s. Brickley, hack; T.
NJ. Lazenby, Insurance agent; William Sclby, no
tary public; Joseph Wormley, hotel; A. Lepreux
liquor dealer; d. N. Rcam. commission merchant
W j. Martin, bar and restaurant
National Republican., 1877-12-18
NO MORE Worry.
A German Commits Suicide by Shooting
Himself Through the Head.


Fred. c. Mendel, a mddle.aged German,
committed suicide by shooting hlmsclfin the head,
at his house, No. 3l5 Fouramd.a.half street north
west, about four o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
lower floor o' the house which Is two story Frame
Is occupied ty a restaurant keeper. Mendel and
his family li cd above the restaurant Mendcl wns
few minutes before he shot himself Leaving her
he went into an adjoining room. and very
soon the report Of pistol ring through
the house. Mrs. Mendcl went to the
bleeding from wound In the right temple. Her
screams brought others to the ROOM and medical
aid was obtained. The ball had penetrated into
the brain and n few minutes aiter six o'clock Men
pate.prnter in the Treasury but leaving this occu.
putlon. he bought out the restaurant under the
house where he shot himself yesterday. few
days ngo he sold out the restaurant to man
sell II back to him, which Ecknrt firmly refused to
do. Ano other cause is given for his actit is sup
posed that he was 50 worried aboutflis business
matters and the Illness Of his wife that he con.
cudcd to settle all his affairs on &rth by the pistol
His family consists OF the wife and four children.
One peculiar feature OF the event was the easy,
concerned manner in which II was regarded by
the other occupants of the house In the restaurant
below. or course the news that Mendel had shot
himself spread rapidly and the population Of all the
ncighboring streets and alleys was poured into
Four and a-hulf street The proprietor OF the res
tnnrant, with an eye to business, kept his place
open, and the story told and rctod over glasses
o. beer. Men played cards S iG nothing unusual
eide was considered as an event TO be celebrated
with much rejoicing and beer-drinking. The res
taurant was kept open for more than an hour after
the death, when Il was closed by the police. Cor.
oner Patterson will hold an inquest this morning.
FANCY Fall listers. EIsENAS BRos., Tth and Z.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
FANCY Fall listers. EIsENAs BRos., 7th and E
FIFTEEN-BILL POOL.
A Contest Yesterday at seaton Hall.


There is considerable rivalry among the up
and downtown billiard sharps," and no pains are
spared to take each other In. Yesterday afternoon
Seaton Hall was the scene OF Of these periodi-
cal contests. A young man, fresh from william
Sexton's billiard-room, in New York city, came to
Washington on Friday afternoon and made his
headquarters At one of the uptown billiard saloops
He yGnqushed all who attempted TO cope with him
al the game Of feen ball pool and there was an
old score TO be settled between the ups" and the
downs" the former selected the New Yorker MS
their champion, and pitted him against Mike Seam
Ion, who is somewhat expert at the fifteen game.
By the terms Of the match serios of eleven games
were to be PLAYED, the winner of the majority OF
games to take the purse, which $50 In the irst
contest the New Yorker proved victorious but the
second fell TO Mixes share. The stranger then won
the third fourth and fth games in succession which
caused the faces Of his hackers TO glow with salts
faction. The sixth game was stubbornly contested
but Scanlon won by two points. New York then
scored another victory IN tie seventh game. Mike
who played In hnrd luck throughout. managed tc
pick up the eighth game, but the lad from New
York, by series of fine shots, pulled out u vlctol
OF the game and match oil his ninth attempt Tn,
contest was witnessed by large audience, who
manifested their appreciation Of the number o
fine shots made by frequent applause Several very
difficult bank-shots were made by the loser, which
evoked long-continued applause from his parttsars
National Republican., 1877-12-18
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
A water Registrar Selected.

The contest for the position Of Water
Registrar has been finally settled by the District
Commissioners appointing Mr.. Thomas c. Cox, Of
Georgetown, to all the vacancy. Tho successful
candidate is a native of Georgetown and son Of the
late John Cox, for twenty -four years In succession
assistant In the Office Of clerk of tho court IN this
District: was clerk In the State department under
the administration Of Secretary Marcy. Secretary
Seward sent him 10 France on an important conf.
Dental mission. He resigned his Office In the State
Department 10 accept position on the mixed COM
service he was highly complimented by Lord Derby
and by the State Departmcnt. lie was for short
time In the board OF suclt under Mcssrs. TGvlor
and Bredhead, and was afterward appointed clerk
10 the Congressional commission tn frame form
OF government for the District OF Columbia. Mr.
Cox received TIE Endorsement of nearly every
business man In Georgetown. and very large
number from this city, and numerous Senators and
Representatives in Congress
National Republican., 1877-12-18

AMUsEMENTs
Frank Rcerd, the CaricaturIst.


Lincoln Hall scarcely ever was filled with a
more delighted audience than that which heard
Mr.. Beard last evening. From the frat remark TO
the last he held them captive with his bright saliics
Of wit and humor and his marvellous sketches or
caricaturcs, which he drew with lightning rapidity
andwonderful easc Mr.. Beard has delightful
Style peculiar to himself Of mixing tho beautiful
with the humorous, and as q consequence his
audience were continually either iniulging In
wild salles OF laughter or rapt In the depths Of
admiration. lie gave a wonderful exhibition OF
his ambldeSterlty by drawing two distinct pictures
at once. This brought down the house, as did
several others Of his sketches. In appearance Mr..
Beard Is not what nigh, called q stTikingly
handsome man, but he q The po'sessor Of one OF
those peculiarly genial countenances which makes
friends for him wherever he goes. A bald crown
fringed with curly hair, and rotund body ,sugges
tive OF good living and happy disposition, make up
the pcn.lsrtrnlt of the man. His lecture was
grand success. and those who did not hear him
lost q rare treat
National Republican., 1877-12-18
The Cost of a Trim to Paris,

Many exhibitors will want to go to Paris,
whether their presence Is necessary or not to the
proper display Of their contributions to the fair aud
Sll who have had NO experience In foreign travel
will be glad to see an estimate OF the cost Of trip
Tifst.ciaSs passage to Paris and back. by way Of
silher Liverpool Southampton or Hayre, will cost
from 800 to $50. according to the line selected
Living in Paris costs about the same as living in
New York. Hotels dearer II the guest orders all
be Is IN the habit Of ordering IN an American hotel
but cheaper II he lives rs foreigner do. Board at
respectable places can he had NJ all prices nom IS
awoek upward $40 will probably get good room
and h.ir table but not In iaVOrite localities such
as near the bouevards or the Champs Elysees In
eidental expenses, such as omnibus fares, newspa-
pers bootblaoks, cigars, Il will not add occasional
drinks,l &C., cost about as much RS in American
cities. Nothing Is cheap except cab.hlre. should
say that All American accustomed to economical
habits might leave home with $500 In his pocket
and spend three months very comfortably at the
exhibition. or course he could not frequent the
Cafe Anglas or 80 oen to the grand opera, or dine
every day IN the Bois, or indulge incautiously in
any Of the numerous fascinating diversions of Pa.
rsiau life. But he could see the exhibition. the
riiy, the picture galleries and the people thor.
sughly.-ldtrs Correspondence Ne1e FORK Tribune.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Paying the Contractors Laborcrs.

Tho Commissioners have transmitted q
communication to the Congressional Committee,
informing them that the Interpretation they give to
thcsct Of June 23 1874, making an appropriation
ofs75,ooo for the payment Of laborer employed by
contractors under the Board Of Public Works was,
that the benefits would only apply to such aborcrs
as were employed by the contractors whose &c.
them by the District. The auditor was 30 In.
structed, and In the disbursement Of the amount
appropriated this rule was rigidly observed, and
under this rule the lRborcrs under Contractor
Adams were excluded. The amounts paid out
were OF course deducted from the amounts due
such contractors ON settlement This appropsiA-
ton was not regarded by the Commissioners nor
the auditor as Congressional gratuity to the con.
rnctors nor their labOrers
National Republican., 1877-12-18
EQUITY coURT-JusTIcE wYLIE.


Sherman VS.. Sharp referred to James G. Payne,
esq. The German American Bank vs.. Cox K Co;
Judgment OH stipulation. McPhenon, survivor, VS..
Coz; on hearing.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
SO cHILDREs's overcoats, at $50 .EnrxAs's.
Nsyy-Yard Notes.

The schooner l.. A. Berlingame is lying at
the wharf, loaded with granite for the pediment Of
Browns equestrian statue Of Gen. Greene, to be
erected in the public reservation known as Stanton
Square, at the intersection of avenue
and Fourth street northeast. One Of these blocks
of granite weighs twenty -four tons and another
twenty-five. The crane at the Navy-Yard is the
only one in the city that Is substantial enough to
rails o these ponderous stones.
The new steamer Nipsc Is being caulked The
work Is progressing very fast and preparations for
launching her are under way,
On board the rcceivlng-ship Wyoming are twenty
who came here from Norfolk TO be present at the
investigation Of the matter.
workmen are repairing the boiler of the tug May
flower.
The United States torpedo boat Alarm has arrived
at the docks.
The Tallapoosa left on Saturday for Norfolk x
convey seamen to the ship Franklin.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
FANCY Fall listers. EIsEnAS Bno, 7th and E
An Unsuccessful Hunt After the Tiger.

Last evening, Lieut.. Austin, having learned
that the tiger had again been turned loose In his
precinct-the ffth-concluded to investigate the
matter and sailed forth with posse Of officers in
citizens clothes. A visit was first made to John
Ushers saloon, near the Imperial Hotel, but moth
ing was found theh. Up the street little further
George Parker was reported to have game going
but diligent search Of his premises failed to dis.
cover any sign OF the striped 9uadruped;"
one at the corner of Fourteenth street and Penn
sylyania avenue, but word of the approach Of the
invaders had been conveyed In some manner and
lot all was darkness when the pha.anx arrived
The officers had hardly made their appearance on
the Block" before the usual number OF scouts had
given intimatinn Of their coming, and instead OF
finding game the various rooms visited wert
found minus the traditional 'velyetclawed AMI
mali
National Republican., 1877-12-18
The Opera-House.

Tho celebrated Texas Jack Combination
opened at the Opera House last evening, and were
greeted by large and enthusiastic audience. The
variety portion Of the programme presents many
novelties, prominent among which are the cole
brated platoon dancers. 1t is something new 70 q
Washington audience ian octettc of cloggistsl and
they are worth seeing. The performance concludes
with the thrilling border drama, entitled Texas
Jack In the Black Hils," which affords tho star an
opportunity to show his proficiency with the re-
volver. Taken as whole. the performance Is All
entertaining one, and all those who enjoy frontier
scenes should sec this combination. The dancing
of Mile. Morlacchi was very fine. although rudoly
interrupted by an apparent occasional paralysis OF
the orchestra The clog dancers were also stopped
by the failure Of the orchestra TO furnish music.
But these defects will all disappear al the perform
ance 70. night and everything will 90 on smoothly.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Fully Supplied.

In making preparations for the holiday week
now SO close at hand, many will deem it necessary
for proper observance of the festive days to bc
fully supplied with wiqes and liquors, and we
take pleasure In directing the attention Of all who
deem such articles indispensable on such occasions
TO the choice ldN Of imported and domestic wine,
establishment OF Mr. c. Xander No. OIL Seventh
street northwest who sells the same at greatly re
duced prices.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
SO OvERooArs reduced to $50. EHEMAN's.
Ladies' Ready Made Underclothing.

The attention of ladies is especially directed
to the advertisement Of Annie X. Humphrey,
agent, who has q complete stock of ladies' and
misses underclothing Of the best materials and
workmanship. Her establishment is at No. 430
enth street northwest about half a square from
Pennsy lyania avenue. speciality is made of the
trade IN corsets and neat fitting cOrsets Of the best
quality can always be obtained there. A full line
Of both ladies and gentlemen's furnishing goods
Is also included In the well.seected stock. Every
thing is sold At New York prices.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Mr.. Jef,srson a. .Rip Van winkI.."

Mr.. Jefferson was accorded most enthusi-
sstc welcome upon his catrcc last evening IN his
renowned impersonation OF Rip Van Winkie. the
"Catskill yagabond"
Many Of our pleasantest memories Of the Wash.
ington stage cluster around Mr.. Jefferson and hts
"matcnlcss art" and we hail his return to our the
atrical horizon as the reappcarance Of long.lost
luminary.
Mr.. Jefferson's audience last evening invested
his inimitable performance Of Rip Van Uinkie
with an atmosphere OF admiration, through which
exacting medium all succeeding performances OF
this character must ever be viewed.
Mr.. Jefferson appears again tonight In the same
attractive drama, with the excellent support af.
forded by Mr. Eord's talented company.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
CITY ITEMS.

wTLBoRs COMPOUND OF PURE COP LIVER OH.
AND LiNy-The advantage of this compound over
the plain Oil is thEt the nauSeating taste of the Oil
Is entirely removed, Gnd the whole rendered en-.
trcly palptabc. The offensive taste of the Oil has
long acted as q prominent objection TO its use but
in this form the trouble "a entirely obviated. A
host Of certificates might he given here to testify 10
the excellence and success Of "Wlbors Cod Liver
Oil and Lime" But the fact that Il Is regularly pre-.
scribed by the medical faculty is sufficient For
sale by A. Il. Wilbor chemist, Boston, and by all
druggists.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Commissioner of the Asylum.

The District Commissioners have selected
Mr.. George A. Caswell as Commissioner for the
Washington Asylum. This Is a wise selection. and
the gentleman is competent In every respect to ill
the position. Mr.. Caswell is native Of New Hamp.
city, and is thoroughly Identified here. He has
been clerk In the Onicc of the District Commis.
sioners under DR.. Tindsll ever since the organiEa.
very strongly indcrsed for the position OF Water
Registrar.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

wanted-white boy.
ITALIAN Club notice.
solomons Chapman-stationery &c.
Proposals for paper for Government Printer.
Holiday goOds-w. s. Tappan, oO5 7 street north.
vert
DR.. G. D. House, veterinary dentist, Allison
kailor's stables
Holiday goods without cash, at D. W. Reeds
Sons.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Assignments for To-Day.
CIRCUIT coURT-cHIET JUSTICE CART

CIRCUIT COURr-cBIEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
No, $50, Fitzgerald vs. Pierce; No. 1888, Nc.
Cunnell VS.. Burger ct al; No Ss1. Burger vs. shoop
No. ss5, Muldoon VS.. Ridgeway; No. 403, Forney
VS.. D. C. Forney; No t06, Columbia Bank.
Note Company vs. Washington Fire Insurance
Company; No. 4i4, Kirby vs.. Darncille
No. AT, Flaherty vs.. Kmmell; No. AIS, Ball
Ct al. vs.. .Grifin ct al; No. 4l9, Creswell ct al
VS.. Daniels; No. AL, SchrAmm ct al. vs.. Thompson
No. 422. DE Ney vs. Thomas ct all No 423, Earl VS.
Rollins; No, 424, Kelly vs. Rollins; No. 425, Wash
ington Market Company VS.. Summary.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Suits Entered,

Lar side.-E. Ketchum & Co. vs.. Patrick
Falcy; on account
Equity side.-Janet C. Fuller, administrator vs..
Elijah l., Alyord; for discovery, account, and in.
junction, National Metropolitan Bank VS.. Martin
Buell. Margaret Buell. d. II. Bartol Charles D, Bal.
ley, C. c. Charlton, G. s. Carpenter u. G. Aleman,
G.. e. Glover, William Helmick, 7. j. L. Perry, W
r. Woodward and II. L. Wright for injunction.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Awarding Contra cts,

The proposition of Charles s. johnson to fur
nsh cement for the Tiber Sewer at sllI9I per bar
rel has been accepted also that Of J. T. Lacey to
furnish sand for same at IS cents per cartload Of
fifteen bushels. The contract for layin eighteen.
inch pipe sewer In alley In square tl7, has been
awarded to James Cannon. Also, for the construc.
tsn Of drops &C. at the intersection OF Sixth
and streets, sixth and II streets, II and Ninth
streets, and II aud Tenth streets northwest TO d. j.
CnNle a Co
National Republican., 1877-12-18
wanted-A Minister.

The'Clerk of the Court has issued marriage
licenses to he following applicants; A. b. Grow.
ther and sarah NJ. Hennaman, both OF Northum-
berand County, Va: s. @. Garner and Sarah l.. ol.
life; o. S. Wilson and Elizabeth Dadmun: O. W.
PenshOrd and Annie Blackburn, both Of Fairfax
Co, Vail Mcbride and Margaret 4. Meyer; Henry
ColyeI aud Fannie A. Waters Washington Johnson
and Ellen Adams
National Republican., 1877-12-18
FUNERAL OF JACOB RANsBuRa.

Enioed-steamer r. G. Knight, Chichester, Ne
York, with assorted cargo Of merchandise to d
trict merchants.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Real Estate Transfers.

J. A. Stephenson TO Martha L. Been, for
$3.50, part OF lot 2, square sss; Thomas +. wagge.
man TO Rosa ,Bricq for $500 lot Ill, square 675.
Samuel Cross trustee, to Thomas Bayne for 81 500,
lots ls 10 o. 28 and a. subdivision Of square gs7.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
Merchants and Others

desiring Dodgers and and other kinds OF print
ing for the holiday trade would do well to give oui
Job Onice a call, We have the most complete es
tablshment In the city and do the best work at the
most reasonable ratss.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
$50 MEMS listers. EpgNAs Bros, 7th and Z.
Table Luxuries,

The best Of teas and coffccs are essential Ia
proper observance Of the festive season, and to
procure the same in oil their purity. Dowlings al
Seventh and Streets Is the place to purchase
them. You will there also find q fresh stock o
niinco meats, prunes, citron, almonds, rsisins
luxnrles, which he sells at the very lowest New
York prices.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
oyrRooAr- reduced 25 per cent EBEaAss.
Death Of Mrs, HoIIInr,bead.

Information has been received of the sudden
acoth, through heart disease, ofMrs. HoIllngslsad
The mother Of Capt. Frank HolllngsheGd, at Tier
residence, in Baltimore yesterday morning. Her
Funeral will take place IN Baltimore, al two p. NJ.
tomorrow
National Republican., 1877-12-18

TaEY are very wonderful-the Platoon Dancers
with the Texas Jack Combination.
National Republican., 1877-12-18
yIsoy plaid ulsters. ElsruAss, nh and e

RY-handle silk Umbrellas, eTISEnETZ,
1887 Pounsylynnia avenue