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ARSENICAL POISONING FROM A TooTH.-A Lex
iGgton (ky) dispatch SayS:-"Another curious
ase from dental operation has occurred in this
lily. Some months ago a young married man
named " lillian Hale had q tooth treated for the
destruction OF the nerve. AS is well known by
he dental profession, the agent generally EN-
plOyed to produce this effect is arsenic. The ap-
and swelling increased SO that the tooth had to
be extracted; but the supuration which had set
In did not cease with the loss of the TOOTH 1t
went on spreading and devOuring bone and
muscle In its progress, until at last the whole
head and face became involved, presenting a
frtghtful spectacle, and causing the death of the
patient"
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A GREAT WHEAT CROP FOR 1SSO.-A telegram
from CINCINNATI, Oct. "a, says: Wheat seeding
in southern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio is COM
pleted Never before in the history OF the coun-
try was so large crop planted The area in Il
linois and Indiana is from so to 100 per cent.
greater than that OF any previous season. The
promising, except in a few localities where the
Hessian fly has made its appearance. The wea-
Their has been very favorable so far, the drought
not being sufficient to affect the growth of the
grain. Should the crop winter we'll and meet
with no drawbacks in the spring. the yield Of
wheat in the central west in 1880 will be far
greater than that of the present year. The pres
ent high price OF gram and the prospect OF con
meTS greatly to increase their usual breadth OF
territory for wheat. and neglect other grains.
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eE-George Pyle, a Wilmington, Del, machin-
list, claims to have invented machine which
will turn out two horseShoes in second
eB-A new and singular means of incendiar-
ism is reported by the GOIOs. In village Of
Poland a cat was saturated with kerosene by an
unknown party, and set on fire; the unhappy
animal rushed furiOusly to and fro, spreading
fire all around, till it persisted In flames, together
with number OF buildings.
eB An ringlish critic says that the meanest Of
all procedures when a man Is 'put out" Is to
say, "You will be sorry for this some day, when
am gone"
tBThe leading club in the country Is the one
which knocks the cheStnutS down.
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D H. WARNER, Real Estate Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY VALUABLE I'M
PROVED REAL ESTATE ON THE NORTH
WEST CORNER OF X AND SEVENTEETH
STREETS NORTHWEST

TRSsTEEg SALE OF VERY F yAhTAg gLEsI IN
sTREETs NoRTH Nv AM DE- EN- if' L
Under and by virtue of deed Of trust. ~
duly recorded in fiber NJ. 75a, foos III 4 ct
seq, of the land records for the District of Column
public auction, in front Of the premises, on TUES
DAY, THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. d. 1879, AT
situate in the city sh Of
Columbia, to wit: Sub lot numbered one %, of A.
r. Shepherds and others subdivision of lots in
square numbered one hundred and sixty four q6D,
July, 1873 said sub lot being forty five (45 feet in
width, front and rear and one hundred and twenty
the following metes and bounds: Commencing at
the southeast corner of said square 1884, and running
thence west forty five feet; thence north one hum
thence east forty five (45) feet, and thence south
one hundred and twenty ne feet and five inches
OBJ SID, to the place Of beginning together with
the improvements and appurtenances to the same
belonging.
Terms Of sale prescribed by said deed of trust,
follows, to wit:-The full amount of the indebted
and expenses, in cash and the balance at twelve and
twenty four months, for which the notes of the pur
chaser bearing interest the rate of six per cenum
deed Of trust on the property sold, will be taken.
DEPOSIT of $500 will be required of the purchaser at
the time OF sale, and all conyeyancing will be at the
indebtedness is 800 0OO The exact amount of inter-
est then due thereon, and of the costs, commissions
and expenses will be announced at the sale: If the
terms Of sale be not complied with within five days
from the day Of sale, the Trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-
faulting purchaser, after five days notice in The
Evening Star n SxNEs N. 1ArrA, rn.....
oct1s-d&ds WILLIAM II. PHILIP, trustees.
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A THREE-IEAR-OLD Boy DRINKS CARBoLIc
ACID AND DIES.-A distressing case of accidental
poisoning by swallowing carboltc acid, the VIC
tim being the three-year-old son or w. II. HeiS-
Ter, cashier of the Seventh National Bank, was
reported to the coroner yesterday. During the
summer, while Mr.. HeiSler'S family were away,
carboic acid In various vessels was distributed
through the house TO prevent the ravageS OF
moths in the carpets furniture coverings and
winter garments. The cupful which the child
partook of was under a sofa in the paror. and
had been overlooked by the family on their
return from the country. on saturday the lit
Tie fellow crept under the sofa and drank some
of the burning acid. He sprang out and fell into
commissions. and the Sickening odor OF the dis
tnfectant told the story. Physicians were sent
for. who administered antidotes, but without
avail, and the child died on Sunday morning.
IHitd. Times 2Sfh.
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COAL AND WOOD.
WOOD.

JOHNSON BROTHERS,
WOOD, ~ TELEPHoNIc CONNECTIONS. COAL.
Full Weight. Best Quality. Lou Prices.
COAL. Prompt DetiUeries. WOOD.
Main office, wharyes mill and depot connected with
uptown offices by TELEPHONE.
With unequaled facilities and advantages for eco
noniically conducting the wood and coal trade,
wharyes, factory, extensive store yards ena, us
to stock up largest when coal is lowest; offices
throughout the city, and all inrmmediate communi-
cation insuring prompt attention to ORDERS we are
prepared TO offer to our patrons the best varieties of
coal at the very lowest prices.
We insure strictly Enre coal, Of 2 24o pounds to
the ton. JOHNSUN bhOIHEHS,
Main office mill and depot, foot of 18th, 18th and
SITS. s.w. Offices 1902 st. NV. 11l2 9th st.
NV. 141S It'll ST. n. w. and 221 Pa. ave. Sc. oil
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS CO., Auctioneers.
TRUsTEEs' SALE OF VALUABLE BUSINESS
PROPERTY, SITUATE Nos. 511 AND 5l3
FOUR-AND-A-HALFS STREET SOUTHWEST,
BEING A LARGE AND COMMODIOUS
THREE STORY BRICK BUILDING, WITH
STORE AND DWELLING.
Under and by virtue of deed of trust of -
date April 1lth, 1876, recorded in Liber No. %%%4
S53, folio 2 ct seq. of the land records of the a
District Of Columbia, and BY direction of the party
front Of the premises. on SATURDAY, 10TH pay
NovEMERB, AT p. M, the following described
property being Lot 81 and the north feet of Lot 49,
in Square 495, in Washington city, D. c., together
with the improvements, consisting of large brick
building, occupied as grocery store and dwelling
house. This is one of the most desirable business
properties in the city.
Terms of sale: One third cash; balance one and
two years from day of sale, with interest at per
cent. per annum, payable semi annually, and Sc
cured by. deed Of trust on the property sold, A
deposit Of 5000 in cash Cor certified check for that
sum- will be required Immediately on the same being
knocked Off and in default thereof the next highest
bidder making such deposit will be treated as the
purchaser. # terms Of sale are not complied with
in five days from the day of SALE resale viii be made
at the risk and cost of defauting purchaser on FIVE
days notice in some newspaper published in Wash
ington, D. G. AL conveyancing at purchasers cost.
octas-d u j. T. Ai bYERs Trustees.
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RAILROADS
RAILROAD
DAITIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACK.
National Route and Short Line to the
North, Northwest, West,
and Southwest.

THE GREAT DOUBLE ThICh.
National Route and Short Line to the
'' and Southwest:
To take effect fgaH2eEfyw MsH fS;s at m
sos York PhndePha to and B9stSe
ton, Jessup's, Hangover, Elk Ridge and Mt Winans.
$50 q. M Baltimore, Annapolis and way. pied
mont, strasburs,. Winchester, Haserstown, Frede-
Baitimq5e and Laurel Express s,u,r
$50 a.m.,n,New York. PhiladelPhia, Boston and
Baltimore Express. Parlor car to New York and
s:s5 s.m.-tst. Louis, Chicago, Columbus and
Valley Brsnch, except sunday: Through car to
staunton. Pullman Cars to cincinnati, daily Graf
900 q: nl.-.On Sunday only-Baltimore. Annapo-
10 90 a. Baltimore Express. Stops at Bladens
burg. College, Beltsvie, Laurel, Annapolis Junction,
u 10 p nI-Baltimore, Annapolis, Elicott City
i 80 p.m;-New York Philadelphia and Boston
IS p m.~tOn sunday only. Baltimore and Way.
al Ba IaS and Laurel
Express Frederick, via Relay. Stops at Annapolis
IS p.n.,tPoint Of Rocks. Frederick; Hager 3
town. w hester and Way Stations ov On Sunday TO
4:4OI .m--tBaltimore, Annapolis and way Sta
gsITtMShk sSFIok; sSss sri ssR
day. Norfolk passengers taken IN the cars drece 70
boat at Canton. Stops at Bladensburg and Laurel
p.m.-Point of Rocks and Way stations.
TOO p.m.-fBaltimore and Way Stations. -
$40 p. m.-tBALTIMORE EXPRESS. EDicott
SIS p m.-tCHICAGO, COLUMBUS AND
PITTSBURGH EXPRESS. Sleeping car to Chicago.
pittsburgh except Sunday.l
i015 y. m.-fNEW YORK, PHILADELPH1A
AND BALTIMORE EXPRESS. Stops at Bladens-
burg and Laurel. Sleeping car to New York, and
special sleeping to Philadelphia
II 90 p. INST. Louis and Cincinnati Express.
Pullman Cars.
fDaily. SUNDAY only. Other trains daily, except
Sunday.
All trains stop at Relay Station.
For further Information apply at the Baltimore
and Ohio Ticket Offices, Washington Station, and
6O3 GIG and 1885 Pennsylvania avenue, where orders
will be taken for Baggage to be checked and received
at any point in the city,. w. NJ CLEMENiS
Master of Transportation.
GEO. S. KO0NTZ, General Agent. my17
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A NEW CATHOLIC CEMETERY having been es-
tablished at Evansville Ind, Bishop Chatard
old one. Only 600 were voluntarily removed by
relatives and friends The Bishop then en-
plOyed men at the church'S expense to complete
dead were in the old cemetery, objected to any
disturbance of the graves. The Bishop eX-
planned that the project was highly desirable in
various ways, and declared that it would be
carried out. But court has granted a Tempo
rary Injunction stopping the work.
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~ W. HANDY, Auctloneer.
By virtue of deed of trust, dated Novem- -
her Both, 1872, and recorded in Liber No. fnni3
701, folio 1873, of the land records for the H4.A-
District of Columbia, shall SELL at public auction,
in front of the premises, on SATURDAY, THE STH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1879, AT O'CLOCK PM, the
following real estate situate in the County of Wash
ington, D. c.. to wit The south IS feet front by an
depth of ITO feet of lot No. 16, in block No. g.
in Todd and Browns subdivision of part of Mount
Pleasant and Pleasant Plains.
Terms: One-thrd cash; balance in six and twelve
months, for notes of purchaser, secured by deed
of trust on premises.
WILLIAM B. TODD, JR., Trustee
awEd no
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A BRAVE LAD.-In New York, Wednesday,
Thomas Monahan, messenger boy, was sent
in the stream at the foot of Court street on the
Brooklyn side. While rowing from the dock to
the yacht he saw little fellow capSiZe in q
teen years old, and small at that. he dived into
the water and brought the drowning boy safely
to land. A number Of persons who witnessed
the boys action Justify cheered him. This is
the fourth time he has rescued persons from
drowning
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WooING WITH WALNUT FURNITURE-A hand
some black walnut chamber tet was exhibited
by PateSon furniture dealer at the HohOkuS,
N. j., fair. II was much admired, and In a group
of admirers were young man and the young
woman he had to the fair. He had been court
ing her for a long time. but he had never sue
ceeded IN getting ms courage up to the point OF
nut set he inquired, doubtless without any ute
rior motive 'How would you like such set as
that?" The young woman promptly answered
If she could begin housekeeping with such fur
niture ''Ill buy it If you'll marry me-, the
young man said, with the air of one who had
was decisive and business-ltke: '-You can't close
the bargain any too Soon." The wedding invi-
ationS are already sent out.-[M 7. Ssn eth.
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UlHoMAs DowLING. Auctioneer.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31sT, ~
1879, AT TEN O'CLOCK, at residence No. "
1901 H street, corner 18th. shall sell the fol- ~
lowing effects:
Hair Cloth Parlor Furniture.
Walnut Chamber do
Painted and other Cottage Furniture.
Lounges, Marble-Top Tables.
Brussels and Ingram Carpets.
Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows.
Dining Tables and Chairs.
SidebOard, Refrigerator.
Crockery and Glassware.
Heating and Cooking Stoves &c.
oct28- dts THOMAS DOWNING, Auct
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CHINESE SLAVE TRADE.-A revelation has been
made in Hong Kong OF system OF slavery prac-
are made among the villages inland, young girls
are captured, brought to Hong Kong, sold con-
fined until mature and then resold. The dis
covery was made through an offer of reward
for runaway girl fourteen years old. The ope-
rations OF the slave traders reach even to Japan,
one little japanese girl having been found In
bondage,
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d H. WARNER, Real Estate Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE NORTH HALE PART
OF SQUARE 1873. FRONTING ON s STREET,
BETWEEN EIGHTEENTH AND NINE
TENTH NORTHWEST.
By virtue of deed of trust, dated October Ia
2Sth, 1873, recorded i'll Liber No. 1872, folio fnfR
ILL., of the land records of the District of Co. zA2
lnmbia, and at the request of the party secured
thereby, will sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, in front of the premises, on FRIDAY, THE
4o'cLocH PM, the following part of Square No.
to wit Beginning at point on 18th street north:
corner Of said SQUARE and running THENCE east four
thence north two hundred t20Ol feet, THENCE west
in:); thence south two hundred t2oY feet to the
Terms Of sale: One, sixth Of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue in five equal annual pay
ments, with interest semi annually at eight per
cent; per annum until paid, notes Of the purchaser
property sold. deposit Of 5000 Cor $40 on each
lot If sold by subdivision) will be required at the
time of the sale and all conveyancing and record
ing will be at the cost of the purchaser The terms
must be complied with within seven days from the
day of sale, else the Trustee reserves the right to
resell the property or any part thereof at the risk
and cost of the purchaser in default, on five days
notice by two or more insertions in the Evening
STAR"
oct14-d&ds A. HYDE. Surviving Trustee.
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M4RRTED.

BENNETT-GRANDIN. On October %, 1879
by Rev. J. NJ. Grandin, ANDREW ]. BENNETT ana
Miss MARY S. S. GRANDIN, both of Washington, D.
C.
BOYD-HowARD. In Ninth street Methodist
Church. Tuesday evening, October 28th, 1879 q
Rey. DR.. David Wilson, CHARLES W. F: BOYD ana
Miss KATIE D. HOWARD. all of Washington, Do.
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cct24-eO
CPRoyED REAL ESTATE CORNER OF LOU
ISIAMA A., AXENUE AND G AND NINTH
PROVED REAL ESTATE IN SQUARES 712,

5 HSH9H EyHzT mp n sa aiG SH
Of the supreme Court Of the District q Co. O.
Maria Berry W. Richard Berry ct a.. the under,
% of hs ss a
On MONDAY, THE 9TH Day OF OCTOBER, AID.
Gels groSnd and real estate Fnowh as
~ and two (2), in square numbered three hundred
House, and What is now Known as Fords opera
House." The above real estate will be sold subject
IN fiber 81, folio eS and also subject to another
as 1 be 49, and IN ber oe
i01 and also ndenture of lease for ten from
in Iiber 56S, folio ISL land records Of the District
of ADd Ta OBJ %n
AID: 1879. AT ocLock P.M:, Lots 4s, a, 4647.
g e. g s. ~ g. 81 s. s. 80 81 2;
original lots a. 49, j. and part Of is il square ~
as laid down On books Of Surveyors Office OF Wash a.
1873, recorded in Lber 720, folio 49, land records
And nd on WEpNEspAY. THE 10Th DAY OF ooEo
Der 1872 At tS a9 sa Of aaa
and. ?, in Square l. $50. And immediately after
the above sale will sell undivided half OF Lot o. In
All the above real estate will be sold subject also to
all taxes and special assessments. the amount OF
said taxes and special assessments VIII be stated at
time Of Gales.
The terms Of sale are One third cash OF the pur-
ments, at six and twelve months respectively, with
@ Hen a M be
must be insured to the satisfaction Of the Trustee to
chase money. All conveyancing at purchasers cost.
The terms Of sale must be COMPLIED with within ten
with Trustee when said lots and q in square 381,
are sold, and $40 on each Of the other lots when
sold WILLIAM J. MILLER, Trustee,
400 Louisiana avenue.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS &CO.. Aucts. oct8 -d&ds
eEBY ORDER OF COURT. THE ABOVE SALES
Of said Lots and q In Square 3sl, is POSTPONED
1879, at same hour and place; and sale of Lots in
said Square 712 is POSTPONED until TUESDAY,,
place and sales Of Lots IL Squares $50 and 1882
are POSTPONED Until WEDNESDAY,, 9TH NOvEN-
BIER, A. d, 1873, 1t same hours and place.
oct26 W. JNO. MILLER Trustee
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AN UNFORTUNATE ELoPEMENT-ChaunceyF Fair
childs, aged q years, farm hand working for
William jackson, at WelSville. Mich, elOped
with the latter's daughter, Kate Jackson, aged
seventeen years. on the 21st. They were over
hauled at White Pigeon and lodged in the county
jail. Fairchild has wife living in Cayuguha
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OCCASIONALLY You WILL MEET young man
who gets ON the train somewhere in Ohio, and
when some fellow passengers asks him how far
he is going, he will say, 'Omaha." in the tone of
a brakeman calling station. and then look up
and down the Car to observe the amazement and
awe OF the other passengers, and you will notice
that he looks little bit disappointed because
they do not take off their hats and ask to shake
hands with him and want to know where he
comes from and all about him. But bye and bye
when he learns from casual remarks dropped
careleSSly now and then, that the man behind
front of him is going to Japan. and the old fel-
low on the other side of the aisle Is Just return
ing from st. Petersburg, the young man drops
his voice to a husky whisper, Shrinks down into
his buster so that no one can see him, and
tells the next man who asks him about 1t that
he is only going out here little ways.-[Hl,cE-
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r T. COLDwELL, Real Estate Auctioneer.

TRUSIEES' SAIE VIZ a DESIhABIIE IHhEE-
STORY AND BASEMENTBR BRICK DWELLING,
No. 1924 NEW YORK AVENUE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, dated August -
II, A. D. 1876, duly recorded in Liber No. En3
S33, folio 102, one of the land records for the Luz
holder of the notes secured thereby, will sell at
public auction, in front of the premises, on
P. M, all that certain piece parcel Of ground
situate in the city of Washington, D. c., known
and described as Lot numbered thirty one (31), of
Kelly's subdivision of parts of Lots six. co. and
seven CD, in Square numbered two hundred and
eighty (2S), together with the improvements,
&C., free from all encumbrances.
Terms: One-third cash; and the balance in one,
two and three years. with interest at per cent
per annum, secured by a deed of trust on the prop
erty sold or all cash, at option Of the purchaser
convey ancing and recording at purchasers cost.
Terms to be compiled with in seven days, otherwise
the Trustees reserve the right resell the property
at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.
oo.,.so E E.4H Ef GAR Gskrs1 Trustees.
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THE REMAINS OF w. S. BoDIE, the original
discover OF the Bodie mining district, in Cali
fOrnia, and who persisted in snow storm No
vember IA, 1852 were discovered Sunday, about
a mile southwest OF the town Of Bodie. The
deceased is believed to have been native of
Rochester or Poughkeepsie, N. Y, where he left
q
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"DAyY CROCKETT ROBBED OF S500-Frank
Mayo. the actor, was robbed OF all his money
and valuabeS in an Erie sleeping car, near Ell
mira, n. V, early yesterday morning. He was
going to San Francisco from New York 10 I'LL an
engagement. He had 10 leave the ears at FL
mira to get money to carry him through. as his
and his wife's tickets were also stolen. He host
about $500.
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The GATE CITY GUARD. of Atlanta. Georgia,
seem TO have been very good-naturcd and con-
yivial during their visit TO Hartford They
joined the Hartford boys In singing, wen hang
JEFF Davis TO a Sour Apple-tree," and walked the
echoes To an inquiry as TO how the Hartford
City Guard would be received at Atlanta, one Of
them replied, I'VE should be right glad to see
them and SO would many others but a good
many folks would shut up their houses and close
the blinds as they passed -
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JOHN HARVEY was acquitted at Philadelphia
yesterday OF the murder OF Hezekiah Lewis,
whose body was found in the Delaware in June
last. Judge Briggs, however. said that While
there was no evidence that he had committed
the murder, yet there was evidence that he had
robbed the deceased, and he held him on the
charge OF robbery.
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SINGULAR ACCIDENT.-Mr. Lawrence Arm
strong, OF Stafford county, Va, while hunting
Dor and engaged In a romp with child A stick
which the child had in its hand struck the ham,
mer of Mr.. Armstrong; gun, discharging the
load Of shot into his body and intlicting, 1t Is
feared fatal injuries.
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THE Boy WITH DAMAGED EYE.-''Feller spok
disrespectful OF my sister; said he'd bet she wa
cross-eyed. and l sailed in" rs your siste
cross-eyed?" the reporter inquired. = Hahn.
principle Of the thing what got licked for."-
DeS MOineS Rf0iStfl.
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THE TRADES.

I(OOkBINDlNG.
ID The public is respectfully informed that the
LYCETT BOOkBlNDERY
is carried heretofore. The same excellent
workmen are employed, and the work turned out
will be in the superior style which has always been
characteristic of the establishment
apS 1912 Pennsy lyania avenue, third hoor.