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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
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NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1881.
Pre- SO = etuS.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
nf,O year under new management and aUiut
nelU material.
n aUiu be a stallCart Republican journal.
II uiu be The best newspaper in the District
Of Columbia.
1t ,ciH furnish during the sessions Of Con-
gress a satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and sriU at all times gire complete Information
ofLhe official doings in all Departments of the
GoueT7,ment
Il ,ciu gire all interesting Information that
can be Legitimately obtained concerning the
intentions and policies of the ruling pO'cer.
In District affairs It ariH k,aosc only the best
taterests of the people upon arhose fcuor 1t re-
lies, and piH at all times cooperate With pro-
sressiUe citizens, aritFoui regard to their polit-
icot predictions, acho hare measures to pro-
pose and GdUdnce for the improvement Of the
National Capital.
II 'riH furnish daily record Of all the IN
teresting social eue,sts Of the city, making its
society department a special feature.
RtrM gire teZegrqpIic ,sears from all parts
of the srorJd reached By the agires, and in its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city ,aeacs
triU keep pace arith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
4 AQuestion to be Asked.

TO Ute EdiIoT Of Iae RepHblIcdl:
To-day sent card from the reception room Of
the Senate to United States Senator, and was in
vited by him, through the doorkeeper, to the mar
BILE room- Entering it, L was accosted by another
Senator who was seated there. When the gentle
man l sent for came out, saw me, and returned to
his seat, 1 walked into the lobby and again met
the Senator 1 had not sent for. We conyersed
few moments and passed out On reaching the
gracious manner, Did you see the Senator you
sent for?' The answer was Eyes" and then said
the doorkeeper: " You sent for another Senator,
and want to inform you that's not allowed here"
informed the official that he was mistaken and
came away. I should like to know by what aJ-
thority the doorkeepers of the Senate limit the
rights of Senators TO speak to their friends and ac
quaintances? Can you tell me? HOMO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

O1 X STREET NORTHWEST, BETWEEN
i = H Twelfth and Thirteenth streets: large,
finely furnished Back Rooms first and second floor.
with Board by the day, week or month, TO gentlemen;
fine location. Ie--5tr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
A Disappointed Man.

The streets of Galveston are very slippery just
now. A man by the name of Josephus Morgan
slipped and came down full length in the mud
A policeman helped him to his feet and asked him
if he had broken any bones.
mo, but wish had broken both my legs and
disOcated shoulder or sO.'
$50 you could sue the city for $4,000 damages,
suppose" remarked the policeman.
"It's not that, but if had broken my legs my
wife would have felt so sorry she would never have
noticed what my breath smelt like; but never
have any luck. You don't keep cloves in your
Yest-pocket do yOu?"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Fred. Douglass On the CoIored Nan.

letter from Fred. Douglass is printed in a
Western paper, in which he says he is altogether
too modest in his estimate of his ability to aspire
10 place in General Garfeld's Cabinet, and con
unues:
There are five dangers to which the colored
men are Just now liable and require wisdom to
avoid
q. The asking too little, thereat showing undue
selfdepreciatiOn.
40. The asking too much, and thereby creating
disgust and consequent disinclinatiOn to grant
anything.
g. The asking too soon, showing undue haste,
'OverStepping the modesty of nature.
"a. Asking too late when the slate is already
made up and nothing remains to be asked for or
given.
"5. The asking in an improper way, such vehe-
ment demanding something whose value is really
in the Spontaneiety with which it is given.
The colored people of this country want Office,
not the price of their votes party support but
for their recognition part Offhe American peo-
pie, and as means of removing the popular preju-
dice and low situation in which they have been
held. For one, have no advice to give. General
Garfield certainly knows in advance of being
asked. He knows the public men of his country.
and he may be safely trusted to select those best
best qualified TO assist him in the administration of
the Government"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

General inquiry among the Washington CORE
spOndents develops the fact that the only Senators
who have never spoken outside of the Senate
chamber of what had taken place in the executive
of Connecticut; Sewall. of New Jersey; Platt, of
New York; Malone, of Virginia; Camden, of West
Virginia: Harrison, OF Indiana COnger, of Mich
igGn Fair, of Nevada George of Mississippi Mil
ton, of Colorado, and Sawyer, of Wisconsin. All
the Others found upon good and sufficient evil
dence, to be old offendcrs.-G Cincinnati Gazette.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
LitfcII.s Living Age.

ing January ~ has the following noteworthy arti-
eles: The Prophetic Power of Poetry by ]. Z.
Sharp. Ffascr: The Cn;ty of Nature, Part " by
John,' by Jean IngelOw, Dag of HeSt: A Day with
War Balloon" NiHdee"A Ctat,rY; Fina's Aunt -
C0rnhiH; "Suwarrow,'' Temple Bar; " Bird-Lore' y
Chambers J0arRdI: George Eliot Spectator: and
the usual amount OF choice poetry.
The new volume of this standard weekly maga-
zine began January /.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
To Senator Withers.

The pension claims bill, as reported
from the Committee on Pensions by SEN
ator Withers, contains a provision to
which we desire to call the attention of
Republican Senators. 1t is that the
Secretary of the Interior is to appoint in
each congressional district, for the ex-
animation of claimants, lawyer and a
doctor who "shaU be d3Rereats Of different
political parties"
The distractions which now stand in
the path of the crippled soldier who hob
bles up for his pension may require addi
tions, although, under the present law,
there are between his desires and their
fulfillment
More pangs and fears than wars or women have;;'
but we doubt very much whether he
ought to be compelled TO satisfy the con-
science of Northern Democrat that his
services entitle him to the Nations graft
tude If the object is to make the allow
ance Of pension impossible, weshaye an
amendment to propose. An old cur.
mudgeon in the California Legislature
once said that in order to secure honest
county governments no money claim
should be allowed except by the
unanimous vote of the supervisors.
Then the chairman of the board ought
to have veto, and the auditor veto on
that "Then,' said this model economist,
" if it can be arranged to have chair
man and an auditor who are personal
enemies, the county might have some
chance" We submit that, as the Demo-
crat and Republican may sometimes be
on terms of good-fellowship, the bill
should provide that the doctor and law
yer who are TO overhaul a pensioner shall
be personally hostile to each other.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

THE Legislature of California has not,
as stated in the newspapers, presented
The name of James Mcmillan Shafter for
iplace in the Cabinet. Indeed, no name
whatever has thus been named.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Only One.

One squalling child Will spoil an entire evening.
On: new bonnet will make woman happy
One little flirt can make twenty nine girls un-
comfortable.
One silly remark will neutralize a good speech.
One aching tooth will reduce human being to
utter misery.
One shower of rain will ruin a new hat
One fit of indigestion causes man TO wish he
were an ostrich.
One wife has been known to set man wonder
ing why he was born.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
AbOut Age.

Daniel Webster would have been ninety-ninc
years old if he had lived until to-day Cincinnati
Commercial, How old would Adam be if living
now . Richmond Dispatch. That depends on
whether he used tobacco or not Cincinnati Com
;eerridl. This is how that was: Adam had his to-
bacco cut but it wasn't cured: furthermore. he
got ont of the garden dOuble-qUick, and
hadn't time TO beg any from the snakes. He
the most.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
The ReIt Line and the Herdies.

To the Edltor Of TIE Republican:
What's the matter with the Belt Line Railroad?
This morning waited twenty-five minutes at the
corner of Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania av-
enue for car to go southwest, but none appeared.
became disguised and walked. There does not
appear to be any "snap" to this road. The cars
run very irregularly, and when big snow comes
charge. Can't we get the Herdics 10 start line
from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing along
Fourteenth street to Z, down Z to Twelfth, out
Twelfth to the Boundary, and return? Nethinks
it would wake up the Belt Line sleepy-hcads and
become good investment. \ LADY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

CHURCHES and charitable institutions
that teach goodwill toward their fellow
men Should exemplify the golden rule by
having their sidewalks cleaned off, and
not place life and limb in jeopardy by
slippeTy payementS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
What Natur, Intended.

NatuF' has her own ways, and her ways am
k'rect,' replied the old man he laid the letter
aside. once lost weeks sleep tryin TO fin out
why cats didn't sit on nest for foteen days same
as hen, TO bring fo'th dar Young, an finally
rove to de cOnclushun to tackle suthin' easy. De
hoSS an de ass an de dog an de cat war all made
fur Sartin reasons an to ill sartn spheres i'll life
NatUr didn't intend de hoss TO climb trees nor de
cat to pull street kyars an de less we keer to know
why she didn't do so, the better ii will be fur our
headache .'-Elre Press
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

The modest and retiring grounding
comes out to-day, according TO prophecy,
10 take a look at some of the worst
weather ever encountered. If he sees
his shadow he will stay out and
freeze to death.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

CHURCHES and institutions that pay no
.axes should at least clean off their side
walks, or else report to Major Brock that
hey are unable to do so. He can then
order it done at the public's expense.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
kMUSEMENTSr

NATIoNAL THEATRE" The Hunchback."
FoRD's OPERA-HoUsE-" Needles and Pins
THEATRE COMIQUE-Fieldng Combination.
CoNGREGATIoSALC CHURCH-COncert.
0DD-FELLows' HALL-Ball of Knights of ST. Patrick
LINCOLN HALL-Lecture-Right Rev. John ]. Keane
ABNER's Music HALL-Swedish Ladies Quartette.
CoRcoRAN ART GALLERY-Masterpieces of fArt-Ad-
mission free, except on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

LET the police authorities strictly en-
force the law relative to cleaning off side
walks, and there will be fewer citizens
laid up with broken limbs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
The Crop Of essy Valentines.

Valentines are now in market. Ladies who
have any special grrlIge against crusty old bach
elors who cruelty and persstently refused 10 listen
to the appeals during the year 1882 win be pleased
TO learn that the crop Of valentines hiS yea: IS fully
as ugly as any heretofore printed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
a Kegisfer Man.

Judge" said Western lawyer, = isn't e-q-u-i
the way to spell equinOmieal?" ;" Il think So
said the judge. but III look it mp in WebSters
Dictionary" He fumblcd over the pages for five
Webster and voted for him for President
but any man who will write dictionary and leave
out such common word as 'eqCinSmcal' can't
have nv vote aUV more"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

THERE are 5000 miles of underground
insulated wire laid in Germany for tele-
graphic purposes. An experience of ten
wears proves that thisline, once laid down,
has been of no further expense, and is
not subject to Interruptions. 1t is laid in
trenches three feet deep and covered up
When this Government goes into the
telegraphic business, if it does. the re-
moval of the unsightly and dangerous
poles and the substitution of this method
will be one of the improvements that
will follow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Senatorial Wisdom.

A Senator has let out ali this: : Ii is perfect
farce to talk about any outraged dignity i'll con-
nection with executive sessions. They are the
very antipodes of anything dignifed. Senators
smoke, spit aud swear as freely as if they were at
a ward meeting. They, put their heels on The
desk, yell and chaf at each other like all-night
men at some fast club. The only real reason why
certain Senators enjoy executive sessions is be
of the freedom it gives them for this kind of
horse-pay. You would be surprised 10 see who
are the principals in this coarse fun. Senators
who are nasqucrading undc: Il semblance of
solemn dullnesS, Gping pUoftndity i'll the open ses-
siOnS ofeneSt the worst and coarscst of the bu
foOnS of the secret sessions
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
CONGRATULATIONS cid Nick.

4 great many PhiIsdelphians, according TO the
CuOnicic. are cOngratulating Satan that he doesn't
have 10 pay 81 ton for coal. Cur statistical con-
temporary from his hong residence in Philadelphia
is surely well enough acquainted with the person
named TO know that he grows his own coal and
keeps special brand for Philadelphia, Brooklyn,
and Chicago editors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
o,..,s..,a.,,.u.h.

"Who are you for?" asked a gentleman Of
member of the New York Legislature during the
late Senatorial contest. Nobody in particular
was the reply: simply anti-COnkling." What
intelligence What unselfSh ambitiOn What
noble principle! Simply auti-Conkiug"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

CARE you gwine to see the AHdgets this
AFTERNOON, Aunt Hannah?" said colored
girl to the venerable cook on Saturday
last. "Gwine to see them idjits?" replied
aunty. "No! amt gwine to see no i'd
its. Gotidjits 'nuf round home for me. l
don't want to go way from home to find
ldiits."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

THE Good Book says the wicked stand
On slippery places" What is the charac-
ter of those who can't stand, but slip and
fall on our sidewalks?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

FOLLOWING the example of the business
men of Chicago, st. Louis merchants are
organizing telegraph company to con-
meet the large cities. If enough COM
panies are started to supply the demand
and exhaust the purchasing power of the
consolidation, it may be that solution
of the telegraphic problem will come
about in this way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

THE increase Of force in DIR. Golfers
Df1ice, the chemical division of the Agri-
cultural Bureau, is much needed. The
agricultural bill provides for three assist
ant chemists. As this division has
charge of the extensive experiments in
ngar-making, the cultivation of tea,
analyses of vegetable products, &c, its
work is very heavy, and the results very
valuable and important.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

LET him that thinketh he standeth ION
idewalks fronting some Washington
Ehurches) take heed lest he fall.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Tho Height oFEashsou

"Now understand, remarked Ohlcnborg. with
sigh after vanly trying to get aview of the Stage
over the bonnet in front of him; now | under
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

SHovELING SNOW is liable to become
The greatest industry we have.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
2ersonal.

DERSONAI-ANY INFORMATION CONCERN
ii ing the whereabouts OF Sarah Williams Sarah
Swift will be thankfully received by her Address
JOHN THOMAS LEWIS, Hong Kong, China Si-5tS
DERSONAIs-IF MISS ALICE WEBB LATELY
II married) will address l. C. G., Republican Office,
she will hear something TO her advantage. ia:7-5%
DILES-PERNANENT CURE GUARANTEED
i in from one to two weeks; refer TO hundreds
of cases. Office hours from 20 to D. A. A.
CORKINS, NJ D., Nc. 7I2 Thirteenth street north
west. ia2-lnlE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

THE inconveniences of greatness has
another illustration in the case of the
distinguished New York walkers They
are now followed by a gang Of gamins
whenever they appear on the streets, and
greeted with admiring shouts and loaded
with personal compliments. They find
it difficult to bear up under their blush
ing honors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Thc sIcanc,i Hyon,nn on RECORD.

There seems to be no doubt about it. There is d
big policeman with club floating around in space
and he has his eye on the earth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

Mr.. PETER COOPER, of New York, makes
his old age pleasant by sitting upon his
India rubber cushion and looking, OF
rather beaming, over the civilized world.
He gives bit of advice whenever it may
seem useful, and does not neglect to help
a good cause by something more substan-
tial. His latest hit is letter to William
Gladstone recommending him not to at
tempt coercion in Ireland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
A Boon, en- Cradles.
No Doubt Of Il.

Owing to the large number of fashionable mar
riages Of late furniture dealers are laying in stocks
of handsomely carved and expensive cradles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Heavenly RIfSk.

angels, my dear children said Galveston
Sunday school teacher, meditatively, are dIsem-
bodied spirits
q Does that mean they don't have 10 bodies"
asked Johnny.
angels have no bodies" replied the teacher
emphatically.
And will pa and ma be there, too?'
Certainly"
"Then they won't have any use for me there if
/ haven't got body for them to spank ana he
took to munching an apple he had picked mp on
fruit stand when the proprietor was looking the
other way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

The grain trade of Baltimore shows a
falling off last year This is largely due,
according to the president of the Corn and
Flour Exchange, to freight discrimina-
tons against that city. The railways hold
The key to the situation in Baltimore,
and they should be held to an accounta-
bility.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
RENT BY B. II. WARNER,

OFFICE ROOMS in No. 32S and 3l9 Four anG-a- h2 II
street n. W. also in 45S Louisiana avenue H.. W.
Call for weekly Rent-LiSt.
ENOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
L property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN d co,
fe3-tf ST. Cloud Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

CIASH-BOYS WANTED; ALSO ExPERTEyCF1.
- bundle wrappers. Apply AT 927 seventh sfreat
,Crnpr MaSSaehtISpfr- + 41-p NJ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

lOnHR STREET - NICELY FURNISHED
ttfO ROOm-On first second floor, with use
# parlOr and bathroom; frst-class location, rear
cars fei-.tE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

Nv TANTED SMEN-FOR CENTS ET-T-
w nishing goods and hats. Apply rms
AFTERNOON. between and o'clock. AZ s7 Seve-t5
street, corner Massachusetts avenue. rars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

The Gleanest woman on record is the one who
boiled Goldfish in fircpr~of safe 10 keep her neigh
bors from getting smell.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Sor @enf--&ollees.

THOR RENT-A ANICE-LOOKTNG THREE-STORY
IL and basement Brick; eight rooms: IIl7 Fourth.
northwest only So Address HISS north
west. Key across street fe2-Sts
NOR RENT-A COMPLETELY FURNISHED
II House of six rooms, modern Improvements: rent
low to good tenant. Address s. II. c. Republican
Office. ja293t*
NOR RENT-GOOD DWELLINGS IN LIE DROIT
Park SIS and SO; Offices in LIE Droit Building.
Apply TO A. L. BARBER & co. ja256J*
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
TuE SNITH \ EGGE NlEi.FlIIINLlE! ".

LOCK BOX t71J. BRIllt E.s'lt' Ii III var. g..
Manufacturers of sr,,ciatics in iISh' lt,- tis-
Metallic Goos Esner..liy t',ytTa1iSif Tli,l f5e 1
PadlOcks. Sewing Machine leCh>' - -.-h Jl-
superior 10 every other aud very liitl 80. Nia
Su,cial plcv requircj!.f The SEllli y liI--7
f5clur.ns Co. also gives SC's 90 ~
oi estimates for the cost % the lll.'' Is gud ~
ented Inventions and all The Necessary An ,on,gg'
manufacturing Of the sane on On i' n. f,-tilNNI
p;caticnS treated suHti,'e:'iiH.iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Population Of the National Capital, 100000.

WASHINGTON, D. c., FEBRUARY 2, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

"ANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS, EN-
suite or single; half square from Capitol grounds
and street Apply at ID First street northeast
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

DIR. FREDERICK WAGNER, of Frederick
County, Maryland, has begun two thou
sand lawsuits against the citizens of that
vicinity. And yet they are not suited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

Or EN- SUITE-IS STRICTLY
II 4 private family, with without bOard location
ifst class home comforts cabs pass the door, refer
snces pxchangpd. Call at 2DlS q street. fe.-.5tF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
2Sanfeo--2 23ooms.

- FURNISHED ROOMS - SUITABLE FOR
- housekeeping; table or bed linen or cutlery re-
Quired no children; seventh Ninth street pre-
ferred. Address THO y. H., Republican Office fest
UTANTED-BYA \ RESPECTABLE LADY-TWO
w communicating rooms. furnished. for light house
keeping; rent must D. moderate. Address N J.. Re
publican office. tel-St@
"ANTED-FCRNISHED ROONI-FORA 4 GEN
w tleman. in a private family. Address RE-
SPECTACLE. Republican Office.
"TANTED ONE LARGE. UNFTBNiSHED
w rOOm-with open fire and deep closets, water,
&c: locality, northwest Address, stating terms
PERMANENT, Republican office felB;5
4 GENTLEMAN IN ONE OF THE DEPART
"A mentS desires three rooms and good board Os
himself wife, and children N and wears of age
in the northwestern part Of the city preferred private
family. Address, stating location and terms L. " o.,
Republican Office. felA.
TUANTED-A SINGLE GENTLEMAN WANTS
w 10 rent Room west OF Tenth street. moderate
rent. Address MICAWBEI:, Republican Office al-il
"ANTED-TwO ROOMS FURNI~HED-FOE
w light housekeeping for gentleman and WE
references; state terms which must re lev. ltlie
nent ifsuted. K. 3, Republican office. Jas-A
"ANTED-THREE UNFINISHED ROOMS
w on first second fOOT for light Enl.Sa~e'nlgi
south front prgicrred permanent If suitable: three i
family. Address WALTERS, Republican cr5ye.
jaIS3t&
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02
Sor2Renf-2 2niscellaneo1ls

NOR RENT-OFFIcES- SINGLE OR IN SUITES,
Il Federal Block, by PRESBREf & GREEN, Sd
Seventh street. ia26-GL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-02

"ANTED-SALES LADIES-THAT ITNDEp
w stand ribbons, underwear, COrSetS. hOsiery e..
to apply at 81 Seventh street corner NIasSaoIe,.
avenue northwest, TO-DAY. between and HI
q F.1