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The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
PERSONAL.

THE Boston papers speak very well of
Miss Margaret Mather, the young tragedienne,
as juliet.
LAWYER LILLY is the person who was
charged some years ago with specuiating In
and purchasing cadetships from members OF
Congress, and but little sympathy is expressed
for him on any side.- Wash. Cor. Truth.
Hon. GEORGE H. PENDLEToN has gone
to Ohio to see how the boys "are doing gen.
orally" toward boosting him for the Presden-
cy. Allen O'Myers reports from Columbus
that the fences are all down and nothing but
saltpetre and Barnnm's "mules" can save the
day.
GEORGIA claims Rerdell as native of
that State. The Atlanta Constitution says his
name is Rudell instead OF Rerdell, and that he
took negro and carried him on when ne leIt
the State before the war. When General sher-
man marched through Georgia Rerdell was
with him as sutler.
-SIGNoRA ANGELA PERALTo, described
as "the great Mexicate nightingale" has made
her advent into this country by way OF that
aesthetic region known as Texas. She is sing
ing In San Antonio, where .the lenten season
and the high price OF seats have combined TO
thin tho houses In an exasperating degree.
Her manager, evidently, doesn't understand
the art of advertising.
CONCERNING Hank Monk, the famous
stage driver, now dead, the Salt Lake Tribune
says. "He died simply dissipated old stage
driver; but If In the long ago, when life was
bright and hope was exultant, his heart did
not receive a wound which changed his whole
life, and all Its purposes, then a mans face
and acts, and moods and modes OF thought are
no indication OF what he has done and suf
fered.
-CoNGREssMAN BELFoRD, of Colorado
Is thoroughly enraged at the Government
method OF prosecuting the Star-Route people
and said to-day that In the next Congress he
VIII introduce resolution TO investigate the
whole afrair. He says that he Will have but
little difficulty In passing his resolution, as
the next House will be Democratic and anxious
to censure the present Administration.-lP lPdsh
Cor BCsfOu ITdgeller
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
REAL ESTATE.
The Official Transfers, as Recorded
To-day.


Messrs. Danenhower It Son, roal'estate
brokers', 1926 street northwest, report the
following transfers In real estate In the Dis
trict to-day, as compiled by them from the oi1i-
cial records In the cfIice Of the Recorder OF
Deeds:
Abram f. Barker, to Annie L. Ford, lot 20,
square 1876, on Virginia avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets northwest,
$1,864.
Abram L. Barker to John Franklin Ford, lot
81, square 1926, on Virginia avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets northwest,
$1,000.
John N. Cushing to william Fraser, lot Z,
square GOO, on Second street, between and
W streets northwest, 5000.
John Patch to Robert Q. Fox, lots 62 and 63
square 62S, rear OF L street, between New Jer-
sey avenue and North Capitol street north
west, $50.
Abfam F. Barker to Emma Holtzclaw, lot
10, square 800, on Virginia avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets northwest,
$4,000.
Daniel sheehan to c. G. Martin, sublot 131,
square 240 q6aa by 80 feet), Corcoran street,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, $4,000.
Same 10 same, sublot 1876, square 2i0 Q6S
by 30 feetl, Corcoran street, between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth, $4,000.
John +. Ennis TO william Gait, sublotS 81
and %, square GIL (25 by 125 feeD, Four
teenth street, between Rhode Island avenue
and street, S3,125.
Samuel j. Hoover to h. o. Polklnhorn OF AL,
lot IL, square 81 (59.2 by I'D, Pennsylvania
avenue, between Twenty.fourth and Twenty
nth streets northwest, S260o.10.
Norman L. Fowler TO Levi Meredith, part of
lot 10. square S77 az feet by depth), street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets southeast,
$3.50.
John T. Mitchell to W. F. Powell, southwest
corner OF Road and Congress streets, George
town, S1,T5O,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
WILLIAMS WRATH
Is Poured Out on the Head of That
C0nsummate ScOundrel Brewster
Eaunarnn

Is Poured Out on the Head of That
COnsummate ScOundrel Brewster
Cameron.
The following card of A. j. Williams
esq, was taken to the Post and Republican,
both of which papers refused to publish
THE CRITIC being an independent news
paper cheerfully gives it a place in its
crowded columns:
To the Public.
The statement of Edward Berry, which was
published in the EUeninD star of Saturday, Is,
as far as am mentioned therein, an Infamous
falsehood in every particular.
Mantz never asked me to defend Berry In
the Finckle case, or in any other case.
know nothing about any sealskin coat or
any other property taken from Finckle or the
return Of any to Finckle, and never, In any
way, took any part In any transaction between
the parties.
l never had any improper relations with
Mantz in any manner or form whatsoever,
and never defended any person charged with
larceny at Mantzs request In my life.
The whole story is q concocted lie.
The author OF 1t is not the thief In jail, who,
by force OF the circumstances now surround
ing him, is made TO father 1t, but is person OF
even less honor and honesty.
For over three weeks past Brewster Cam
eron has repeatedly sent his hired scoundrels
TO the Jail to threaten and brow-beat Berry
into adopting the lie, but he failed to prevail
upon him to 40 SO until he had made several
visits himself and promised him immunity.
This attack upon me originates in the re
sentiment of one whippediby the lash Of ex
posure.
1t is the work of a coward who hides behind
O thief.
1 pity the thief and despise the coward.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
Temperance in Anacostia.

The temperance meetings in Anacostia,
held under the auspices and conducted by
the VIC. T. u, have so rapidly increased
in interest and numbers that the hall in
which the meetings are held has failed to
who come out to the meetings every Sun
day afternoon and Friday evening. That
all might be accommodated for once at
least, the ladies procured the NJ. L. Church
for their meeting yesterday. The church
was crowded with an audience that
listened with great interest to very able
and instructive address by B. II. Warner,
esq Remarks were alse made by Mr.. Il.
B. Marche, Mr.. John Thompson, Mr..
Linger and Mr.. Boyd. Miss Cora Mclean
presided at the organ. Most excellent
singing was rendered by Mr.. Stewart and
Miss Thompson, of the NJ. P. Church, as
sisted by q large choir. Our motto "Let
Us Praise God and Take Courage"
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
THE EVENING CRITIC
EsTABLIsHED AUGUST 1858.
LACONIC LOCALS.

ROBERT Wade, colored thief, who took
two ducks from a barrel at the market on
Saturday, was sent to Jail for sixty days.
JOHN MAXWELL, a colored boy, who
stole some lumber from the Potomac Steam
boat Company, was sentenced to thirty
days in Jail.
The case of Henry Edmonston of the
Postoffice Department, who has been
charged with ernbezzling $99 from the Ma
tional Tournament Club, Of which he is
the treasurer, was called to Judge SHELLS
attention, and set for trial tomorrow,
bonds being fixed at $500.
LA FAYETTE ALLISON, the colored bur-
glar, arrested by Officer Breen and Watch
man Klopfer, was charged in the Police
Court to-day with housebreaking in en-.
tering the cigar store of James Richardson
at Twelfth and G streets and stealing small
change, cigars, tobacco, etc. The man con-
fessed the crime to Mr.. Richardson and was
committed to await the action of the
Grand jury,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
Grace Episcopal Church.

Tho services yesterday morning and even
ing at Grace Episcopal Church were very
interesting and large congregation lis
tened attentively to the eloquent sermon
preached by Rev. Mr.. Philips. The choir,
under the leadership of Mr.. Morgan, is one
of the best in the city. 1t is bnt reason
able to ask the EpiscOpalians of this Sec
tion to attend their own church regularly
and help to build up congregation
worthy of employing q regular minister
many obstacles in their way to over
come. The church certainly cannot be
sustained if the Episcopalians of this sec
tion attend services elsewhere. Next Sun
day night Rev. Mr.. E. Leonard will occupy
the pulpit and it is expected the church
will be crowded
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
WANTS TO RELIEVE MIR, HOWE
OF the Onerous Duties of POstmas-
ter.Gencrni-AC Crnntt's Suggestion.

An applicant for the position of Postmas-
ter. General appeared in East Washington
at an early hour this morning, in the shape
of colored crank from Georgia, by the
name of Henry Wade, He wore a Turkish
smoking cap upon his head and carried an
immense pile of dirt-colored papers.
At 4:30 o'clock this morning Special OH
Ger Henry found the crank standing on the
porch of the Congressional Hotel, making
speech to an imaginary audience. Wade
declared that he had been sent for by some
invisible power to come on and fill the re-
sponsible position now held by Mr.. Howe,
because there was so much trouble between
that gentleman and his subordinates.
II will, he said, "add one inch all round
to de size OBJ postal keards and charge two
cents for EN-. Den / will substract from do
price OBJ three cents stamps an make 'em
four cents piece furthermore, l will dis
charge dem fellers dats drawin' sich big
money on de Star-root institutions and
economize wild the defenders, dereby savin'
dis country dc papgs of defeat, as st. Paul
sed, and heap Of money"
AT this juncture Officer Henry pulled
Wade and waded him through the mires of
Southeast Washington to the station house.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
ytolators of Local ordinances.

Prosecuting Attorney Padgett called up
the following violators of local ordinances
to answer at the Police Court bar to-day:
Elmus Holmes, ragged and half-starved
colored boy, went down for ninety days for
going into restaurant and begging for
something to eat.
Seth Lunsford got the extent of the law
for begging on the streets of West Wash
ington.
Joseph Kelly, one of Judge SHELLS most
venerable and regular customers, got out of
the workhouse on Friday and gulled His
Honor this morning into giving him the
shortest sentence for drunkenness by
promising to swear off.
William Thayer, for too much cursing,
was given two weeks in the workhouse,
although he explained that he had bet on
Virgins storm and was cursing because he
got left.
Daniel Bond, colored huckster, for
selling potatoes in violation of the Ordi-
nance by measure instead of weight, paid
fine of SO.
Lawson and Stoddard, two colored cart
drivers, who kept their carts less than ten
feet apart, went down for seven days each.
Thomas O'Neal, for cruelty beating q
horse, was fined S..
Two ragged tramps, who gave their
names as Bryant and Leonard, were charged
with being professional beggars. The men
said that they had been peddling in the
South all winter, and were walking to
their home in Syracuse, N. Y. The men,
as they expressed it, had only one arm
apiece, and their personal bonds to leave
town were accepted.
Tobias Simpson, an old colored man, was
committed ON charges of disorderly conduct
and indecent exposure.
Archie Hill got fifteen days for disorderly
conduct.
James d. Donnelly, the saloon-keeper
was convicted for the eighth time for keep
ing an unlicensed bar, and was fined $3.50
from which he appealed.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CdeRT-Justlce James,-Rltchie VS..
shoemaker; amendment OF decree ordered.
Garrison ys, Garrison; pro confesso. Clark
VS. Howard; pro confesso. Foster vs., Foster;
leave given TO file amended and supplemental
petition. Dodge vs. Onley; part Of proceeds
ordered paid. Hillyer VS.. Latta; title In COM
plainant confirmed. Libbey VS.. Lipbeyi order
OF reference.
COURT IN GENERAL TERM-Chlef Justice
Cartier and Justices MacArthhur and Cox.-Da-
Wis VS.. speiden; mandate Of the Supreme Court
OF the United States filed. Rumstetter vs. Atkln-
son; motion to set aside decree died. Haven
ner VS.. Cross; demurrer overruled Win leave
10 answer,
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DIED.


BROWN.--0n Friday, March o, 1883, at IL
o'clock a. M, at her residence, No. S13 Twenty
second street northwest, Catherine Brown,
aged 45 years, after long and painful illness,
which she bore with Christian fortitude and
resignation.
PRICE.-Departed this life on the 9th OF
March, 1883, william Price, sr., In the 5Oth
year OF his age.
PRosPERI.-on March 8, 1888, after a long
illness, Chrietiana Prospect, aged 7S years
and 20 days.
STONE.-on March 10, 1888, Addison B.,
youngest child OF Fannie L. and the late
Charles A. Stone, aged years, months and
10 days.
FIsHER.-Suddenly on Thursday evening,
March 9, Sarah A., relict OF John G. Fisher, OF
New York city.
Funeral services TO be held at the residence
OF her daughter, Mrs. S. @. Stowell, 2003 Ninth
street northwest, this afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock. The tnterment at Greenwood, N. Y.
HARRIS.-on the 1Oth instant Mrs. Susan
W. Harris, formerly Of Richmond, Va, In the
esd year OF her age.
LUCAS.-washington, d. O., March IL, at
2:15 a. M, William Lucas, In the sixty-tifth
year OF his age, native OF Georgetown, d. O.
His funeral will take place from his late
residence, 902 Ninth street n. W., at Q p. M,
Tuesday, the 18th inst. Relatives and friends
of family cordially invited to attend.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
New Claiming House.

On Thursday next March 10, the new
clothing store of Messrs Robinson, Parker,
& Co. will be opened at No. $40 Seventh
street, corner of ID street northwest, in the
store lately occupied by Wash B. Williams,
esq. The new firm extends a cordial in
vitation to all to call at the opening.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
A Conundrum for the District Com.
missiOners.

Why have you authority to compel the
removal of telegraph poles erected without
permit, and plead the want of authority
to compel the removal of railload tracks
laid without permission on Maryland
avenue, between Eleventh and Fourteenth
streets southwest, the latter being, by far,
the greater nuisance2 INQUIRER.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
Trying TO Organize the Grand Jury.

Justice Wylie made second attempt
to organize the Grand Jury to-day but
did not succeed. The additional citizens
drawn last week and whose names have
been published in THE CRITIC, responded
when called.
The following were excused: James
Nolan, not naturalized; Walter Linkins,
over age; Samuel II. Williams, on the last
petit jury.
Messrs. A. T. Mccormick, W. P. May
field and David Fisher were accepted.
The Court ordered three more names to
be drawn from the box, and discharged the
Grand Jury until Friday next.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

IToR 6ALE-AQUARIUMs or .IGsum.
Il all descriptions; gold and pearl b<&XssD
fishes; no change of water needed for one month;
something new and beautiful rustic terra Gotta
warei new store. SIS ID at. n. W. Jolly
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LOANS
In sums to suit at 6per cent
AUCTION SALES.
On Monday, March 10, at 8 p. M, the hotel
property known Lafaye House, corner of
Second and Is streets northwest.
The above Is only small portion of property
on my books. For full list call at office for bulle
tins issued on LIST and 10Th. milo
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

To worry about any Liver, Kidney or Uri.
nary Trouble, especially Brights Disease or
Diabetes, as Hop Bitters never falls OF a cure
whore q cure Is possible. We know this.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
PROPOSALS..
DRoPosALs FOR SUMMER UNIFORMS
AND HATS

OFFICE MAJOR AND SUPT. MET. POLICE,
WASHINGTON, d. Co. March r. 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until p m. THURSDAY. 22d instant, at which
time they will be opened, for furnishing this De-
partment with two hundred (2oO) uniforms, more
or less, to measure, for summer wear OF Metro
politan Police, viz Sack coat. pantaloons and
vest all to be made as per samples Of materials
and style at this ofice the buttons to be included
In the price, the dies for the buttons to be fur
nlshed by this office and returned on completion
OF contract. The printed regulations of the De.
partment as to cut and style must be inclosed
with each bid.
Sealed proposals will be received and opened at
the same time for. two hundred and hfty t250)
hats, more or less, for summer wear of the police
force, as per sample at this office. The contracts
TO be completed within ntwenty-fve (25) days from
date OF award. Pay ment for the clothing to be
made in three (3) monthly insiallments, on COM
pletion of the work. Payment for the hats to be
made on lst of the month following delivery.
The right 10 reject any or oil bids is reserved.
Bidders are invited to be present at the opening
OF the bids. For further information apply TO
Captain G. r. Vernon, Inspector Met. Police. al
this office.
By order Commissioners, D. g.
Major and Supt.
m121721 Met. Police.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
vacancies in the Circuit Court Jury.

The Marshal to-day returned the follow
ing to fill vacancies of jurors excused on
the Circuit Court panel, but which will
now try criminal cases, viz: w. IL. John
son, Walter d. Wyvill, Zachariah W. Crom-
well, John G. Parker, w. N. Dalton, w. w.
and Dorsey Clagett. The Court excused
Messrs. W. W. Burdette, E. G. Davis, w. N.
Dalton, John Keyworth and w. II. John
son. Mr.. Timms failed to appear and an
attachment was ordered TO issue for him.
The Marshal was directed to bring in
sufficient talesmen to fill the vacancies, and
the Court adjourned until tomorrow.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
MARRIED.

THOMAS-wEBSTER.--O On the evening OF
March z, 1888, at the Fifth Baptist Church, by
the Rev. q. q. Meador, James Henry Thomas
TO Alice r. Webster, both Of Washington, d. O..
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
A Question for the Q. s. Com mission,

A question can be suggested to the new
Civil Service Commission which was once
asked Scotch engineer by the railroad
board of examiners, who were interrogating
him. 1t was shortly after railroads had
been introduced into England and Scot
land, and the engineer was an applicant
for position on the road. Said the chief
examiner: "Suppose your engine was
going at the rate of thirty miles an hour
and as the train turned sharp curve you
would observe several COWS on the track,
what would you do and what would be the
effect ?"
81 dinna ken," he replied quickly, "but
it would be rough ON the poor cows"
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
A Policeman Kills a Roundsman.

At 11:30 O'Clock yesterday Officer
Patrick Casey, of Hunters Point, New
York, police force, shot and instantly
killed Roundsman Richard Comisky.
The murdered roundsman was sitting
at his desk in the first precinct conversing
with two officers when suddenly Casey
entered. 1t was noticed that he was under
the influence of liquor and acted rather
strangely. He went into the rear room,
and called in the two officers to help him
fix his pistol. They did so, and, showing it
in his pocket, Casey walked to where
Comisky sat. When within two feet of
the unsuspectiug Comisky he halted and
said "What do you follow me so for ~
Comisky replied that it was to make him
to do his duty. Without another word
Casey drew his revolver and fired, The ball
entered half an inch below Comisky's eye,
and he fell back dead, The murderer was
instantly secured and hurried to the county
Jail. 1t is supposed that Casey was in a
state of insanity when he shot Comislly.
On the way to the Jail he manifested great
fear, laboring under the impression that
every one wanted to kill him. Comisky is
a brother of the chief of the Hunters Point
fire department.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

VNoR SALE--VERY VALUABLE PATENT
T for sdjusting window sash, patented August,
old ropes and weights; parties with few hundred
dollars offered rare Inducements as all owners OF
The ropes. Caii on M, PennypscRer sis N ~ M
W., Patent dealer, jl6tf
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

u. S. ENGINEER OFFICE,
2l36 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., March 5, 1883.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be received
at this efice until IL m. ON MARCH 20, 1883, and
opened Immediately thereafter, for furnishing
brush and rip.rap stone for the slope wall on the
river front OF the Potomac Flats.
The approximate amounts are as follows:
GOO cords brush and
I5COO cubic yards stone.
Specifications, blank forms of proposals, and
full information will be furnished on application
to the undersigned. - -
PETER @. HAMS,
mo Major of Engineers.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

The Largest and Finest stock
OF Easter cards and novelties, at Yeerhon 3
GIG Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
Star of the East Lodge of Good
Templars.

Of the pleasant, and, from temperance
standpoint important, meetings held
on every evening of the week by one
or another of the several lodges of Good
Templars in this city, none are
more so than those of Star of the
East Lodge, which meets every Saturday
evening at ia l. street southeast, and the
meeting held ON last Saturday evening came
fully up to the very high standard for
which the lodge is noted. The attractive
lodgeroom was well filled, and among those
present were several visitors from other
lodges. A large portion of the session was
devoted to the admission of new members,
after which large amount Of business was
transacted. The committee previously ap-
pointed reported that all the arrangements
for the entertainment to be given
this evening at the lodgeroom
had been completed, and that
large attendance was assured to enjoy the
fine programme that would be presented.
At the conclusion Of the business session
the lodge was entertained with vocal
duet by Mrs. and Mr.. Frear, selected read
ing by Mr.. III. o. Emmons, song by Mr.. J..
Smallwood, selected reading by Mr.. Harris,
vocal duet by Mrs. Frear and Mrs. Kali
strom, recitation by Miss Hattie Wood. and
short speeches by Mr.. A. Kalstrom, G. w.
c. T.. Mr.. A. II. Frear, P. G. VIC T.; Mrs.
DR.. Rogers, Mr.. r. M. Green, Dist. deputy,
and Richard Emmons, the chief templar OF
the lodge. The growth of the lodge has
been decidedly healthy, and its influence
for good is established through the earnest
and efficient work done by its members
who are the prominent residents of the
southeastern section of the city.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
BUSINESS CHANCES.

BUSINESS CHANCES.
"ANTED-To BUY LAND SCRIP.
Additional Homestead Claims,
Sioux Halfbreed Scrip,
Potterfield Warrants,
Valentine Scrip,
Bounty Land Warrants, 90.
Also, Dakota and Northern Minnesota lands.
Address or call on w. O. Hill, room 49, st. Cloud
Building, Washington ID. O. i27
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FOR EXCHANGE.

UJANTED-TO EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones at Buffers Stove Exchange
cor. 5th and X; smoky chmneys cured or no
pay; stoves exchanged for groceries; old stoves
bought. f7
I1OR sALE-oR TRADE FOR SOMETHING
u lighter-A iumpseat wagon; nearly new. j..
]. Eutphen, 936 L at. f26-t (
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
LOST AND FOUND,

TT,AKEN AsTRAY ON SATURDAY, MARCH
Il TO- dark red milch COW; owner Is requested
to call, prove property, pay charges and take her
away from John Grinders brick yard, 1st and X
Ets. s. e. mI2-3ta
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12
DRoPoSALS FOR DREDGING IN PoTC
Il MAC RIVER, NEAR WASHINGTON.

u. s. ENGINErR OFFICE,
2136 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 5, 1888.
Sealed proposals, in triplcate. will be received
at this office until IL m. on MARCH 26, 1883. and
opened Immediately thereafter, for dredging on
and near the line of the proposed protecting wall
Of the Potomac Flats, at Washington, ID. O..
The approximate amount of work Is IS 900 cubic
yards for foundation of slope wall and 10000 cubic
yards between the wall and 5-foot curve near
Easily Point.
Blank forms. on which proposals must be made,
specifications, and any necessary Information can
be obtained on application to this Office.
PETER @. HAMS,
m9 Major of Engineers.
DRoPosALs FOR BRUSH AND STONE
IL FOR SLOPE WALL FOR POTOMAC
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Advertisements OF three lines, under the head OF
Situations Wanted" are inserted three times
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

EAST ERoARDs-J. Jay Gould, 42l 9th ct.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-12

NTANTED-BY A COLORED MAN, A SIT
w uation in grocery store or In office;
can bring references. Address w. NJ, 40 Mass.
ave. n. w. milo
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oTed boy fom N 4n psss g do e9 sny
thing; quick TO learn; can drive. Please call or
addrt IS Ne, f22 I'D st, n. e,