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Mr.. RandalI,s Trip south.
WHAT IT'S PURPOSE IS-NOT sELF-ADvANCEMEN7
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WHAT IT'S PURPOSE Is-NoT sELF-ADvANCEMENT
BUT FOR PARTY INTERESTS
A friend Of Mr.. Randall says the ex-Speaker Is
not going south for any purpose OF self-advance-
ment but on the contrary he viii take the trip In
the interest OF the democratic party solely In
Tennessee the party has been divided for years on
the debt question, and instead OF a prospect of
harmony resulting from the election OF q demo-
worse The low tax Or as some call it, the repudi-
alton wing OF the party has secured control of the
Nashville American, the state democratic organ
hands on the frst Of January, and at the
same time new organ Of the debt-payers, called
The Neto South, will appear Everything indicates
greater intensity OF feeling between the factions
than ever before, and many fear that there will be
btterstfe for the control OF federal patronage
the democratic ADMINISTRATION. MIR. Randall is very
popular with the democrats OF Tennessee and 1t Is
said that, without directly interfering with the
factional light there, he will use his influence
to throw Oil upon the troubled waters by
inviting the attention Of democrats to i'm
portant national questions and by urging them
to stand shoulder TO shoulder in harmony
upon issues remaining to be settled 1t Is secret
that southern democratic leaders apprehend dis
ntegration OF the politically solid south now that
national victory has been won. Many Of them
believe that the colored VOTE as soon as the fear
OF injury 70 their interests from democratic Pres
dent shall have been disspated, will divide. With
this vote divided, the white vote, 1t is admitted,
cannot be held together very long, Mr.. Randall,
said his friend, win deliver patriotic speeches going
to show that the future welfare OF the country de-
pends upon continued democratic ascendency, and
as he is much admired IN the region ne intends TO
visit, 1t is believed that his counsel win be listened
to BY democrats with attention, and that his visit
Will be benencla to the party.
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WHAT MAJOR LYpEckER SAYS.


Major Lydecker, in charge OF the work on the Po-
tomac aQueducJ extension and reservoir when
asked by STAR reporter this morning II he had
seen the resolution offered In the Senate yesterday
by Senator Morgan in relation TO the reservoir,
stated that he had, but he Gid not care 70 enter
into discussion or those matters "The fact is,
that &c Is unreasonable 10 suppose that surface OF
the area OF the new reservoir, when excavated.
should be found every way uniform In its char
acter. Mudholes, Qnlcksands. stratas OF ledge and
other conditions OF things must always be expected
In an excavation or this lie and depth Since this
work was commenced they have made many
changes rrom the original plan TO meet emergen-
cies, and more Will probably have 10 be made be-
fore the work is accomplished He had not time
TO enter into particulars at that time, Is t
cesSary. There has been nothing strange or un-
usual found In that excavation"
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Gov. Cleyeiand's Reception.

Albany Special to the New York Herald. 10th.
Invitations were this afternoon issued by Gov
Cleveland TO a reception at the executive mansion
On the evening or Tuesday, the 23i inst. This re.
ception will include ladies, the governors sisters
Mrs. Hoyt and Miss Cleveland, being now residents
OF the executive mansion. The Invitations win be
principally limited TO residents OF Albany, as the
retiring governor and President-eect thus seeks 70
compliment those 10 whom he has been particu-
larry indebted for social courteSeS during his resi-
dence In Abany. good deal OF interest will be
felt In the gathering, IL Is the first formal enter
tainmeat CT the kind at the residence oil the Pres-
dent-eiect since election. The executive chamber
was to-day comparatively free OF visitors except for
a few hours this morning. Among the callers was
Julius Baumg arten, Washington, and IA Bennett
OF Buenos AyreS- The latter gentleman Is In pusi-
ness IN South America and came al the way home
10 vote The democratic ticket
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LUMBER.

f LUMBER. LUMBER
Owing to advertisements OF others we desire to cal
attention to few facts.
First: That shall NOT at this late day. endeavor
to increase our trade by substituting Selected Stock
for Poor Sto K. which have at all times by our
aside and allowed others less fortunate to become
owners thereof.
Second: That in the future. in the past custo.
ners shall have the whole of this advantage and be
supplied with merchantable and well-seasoned LUM-
Der. which always have hand in large and small
quantities
Third: That our connections with number Of mills
both in Virginia North Carolina. Georgia aud Florida
enables to cut especially order with dispatch bills
Of size used in this market the lowest possible
figures.
Fourth: That should you want any kind Of HARD
WOODS. SOFT PINES or TIMBERS not In this mar
ket we will strive to find same AMI deliver at once.
Fifth: That In add ton to stock Of Hardwoods
and Pines, which comprises the choicest in the market
We have on hand over 100000 feet Of GEORGIA AND
FLORIDA PINE. which is daily being worked into
Flooring. Partitions Wainscoting. Ceiling and Trim.
mings.
Sixth: That. being encouraged by the enormous
growth Of business and prospects of continuance
We hope to be able in the year to offer you q
plete stock of SASH. DOORS. BLINDS etc.. which, in
quality and workmanship shall be second to none in
the District Of Columbia In the meantime. by our
connections with three mills here, and perfectly
versed In all details Of house -fnishings all your
orders with accuracy and promptness and shall rely
upon your fayorse couraged at all times by shaded
price, and quick deliveries to make this THE yard Of
the city.
Correspondence for quotations and estimstes for
builders freely answered at once
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Capt. Pinn's Proposed Railroad from
Cheyenne Co HudsOn,s Hay.

TORONTO, December l7.-Capt Bedford Pinn OF
the Royal navy, who is here at present. speaks
hopefuly OF his proposed scheme for the construc-
lon OF railway from Cheyenne 10 Hudsons bay
Tor the transportation or cattle TO England To
raise the capital he suggests that Canada, with
England, should guarantee one and a-half per cent
ana the United states another one and half per
cent, making three per cent guarantee, with
Whlch he could raise the necessary money In Lon
don readily He will talk the matter over with Sir
John Macdonald to-day and then 60 10 Albany TO
consult PreSldent-elect Cleveland.
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Fire i'm a British steamship at BaI,i.

BALTIMORE. December IA fire broke out this
morning between decks on the British steamship
Barrowmore, which was taking In cargo at Locust
Point, preparatory TO sailing tomorrow. She had
on board about 1900 bales OF cotton when the fire
was discovered, and In the lower holds some $1,000
bushels OF wheat and corn. How much OF The
cago is damaged cannot yet be ascertained as
there are nineteen feet OF water In her holds The 1re
Is said 10 be extingulshed. Her engagements were
Tor 45OO bales OF cotton and $1,000 bushels OF grain
Up 10 O'Clock last night she was still taking in
graln and the nre Is supposed TO have been caused
by the accidental upsetting OF a lamp where the
cotton was slowed
Ldter.-The entire damage is estimated at about
$4,000.
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General Foreign News by Cable.

NAVIGATION WILL SHORTLY BE CLOSE ID IN CHINA
PEKIS December I7-The Pei-Ho river f. freez
Ing and navigation Will shortly be closed When
this has taken place the residents OF Pekin ana
1ialtsln are virtually imprisoned TIL March The
populace OF Pekn is orderly and Oh excellent terms
with the foreigners In the city. The ministers OF
England, Germany, America and Russia will re-
main here during the winter
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Wall street To-day.
WEAKNESS IN LACKAwANNA EXPLAINED.

NEwfoKK, Wall Street, Dec IL, II a. m-The stock
market was urm this morning, and prices advanced
q 10 y per cent; :he grangers and New York Cen
tral being the hrmeSt shares. Lackawanna was
again heavy. and broke TO 94A, against "a at the
close yesterday. The weakness In this stock is
explained by letter OF s. V. White, which appears
IN one OF the STOCK papers this morning. It Ia
dated December l2 and In IL he states that he has
Fought pitched battle with the bears twice this
year, but the course OF Vanderbilt and his stocks had
determined him not again TO Tight II for fe but
TO force settlement now, and adding that he had
sold his customers Lackawanna, and all except
what he intended TO hold for Investment
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Death of Ri.bop Fu,ler.

HAMILTON, ONT, December l7.-Rev. I. b. Fuller,
blshop OF Niagara, died this mor ming Several days
ago he accidentally ran three-cornered nle into
MS hand. The wound did not give him much trou-
ble at first, but day or two after It fesUered and
gangren and blood poisoning set In, from the ef-
fectS OF which he died
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December Thames Nit,
chell, who was arrested yesterday on suspicion %
causing the death o a man named Nuldoon In q
prize light, was brought up this morning at the
Central station and discharged, as his accuser
failed TO apnear
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Talk About the Nicaraguan rrea

n1N IfUOut tEEe NIEdFdG 1aN 1fea1ye
The Nicaraguan treaty Is exciting considerable
interest among the members OF the House. The
general impression seems to be that there will be
but little opposition to the treaty In the Senate or
in the House. far as any action on their part is
required to render 1t effective, should the Senate
approve It, Members, however, are timid about al
lowing their expressions with relation to the mat
ter TO be quoted, as there are several questions to
be considered which may change the face OF it. Mr.
Eaton. OF connecticut, says the treaty certainly
makes some very valuable concessions to the Uni.
Offset this he has not looked into the matter care
fully enough yet to determine Mr. Murray, who
says he Is thinking the matter over seriously saws
that he thinks IL likely that the treaty will be ap-
proved unless 1t Is found to cover up some private
scheme. Even II that should be the case he thinks
the two great oceans should be had by the United
States
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MACON, GA, December IA special dispatch to
Ine 1etegrdph from Geneva says that Marion Nc
Fariand, FARMER, living near that place, was bit
ten three weeks ago by dog supposed TO be mad
he suffered but tile from the bite until last sun
day, when he mad commissions and died most horr-
bic death yesterday evening after two days OF euf-
fer1ng with all the SYMPTOMS OF hydrophobla-
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I'VE ARE NOW SHOWING AN EXTENSIVE LINE
49,. -,
DECORATION, suitable for Holiday Presents, including
may things nor shown elsavbera All ooods ava
marked In Plain Figures and Very Low Prica
We name. IN parts
Brass round and square tabiea
Brass clocks i'm variety
pr.ssa aanals aaaps IN ,a.aa sa,ss5 anS.u
Brass fire sets
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SALE OF FueITIvx's PALATIAL REsIDRNCE.-The
Geo c. Buchanan, who is charged with duplicating
whisky warehouse receipts, was offered for sale at
auction yesterday together with all the furniture
paintings, etc. Mira Buchanan was locked In q
room during the sale, and was frequently heard to
sob. Buchanan Is at present living In Canada
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What! Another Candidatel

from tne fLlIaueIpHld Frtss
The movement 70 make Major W. y. Hensel mar
shs OF the District OF Columbia under the new ad-
ministrauon, going forward quietly, but steadily
ana with confidence, and the Major, with an sbid-
ing faith In its success is daily practising to nc
himself for the multirarious ana onerous duties OF
the ONCE. We semi-officlally advised that he
has already reached degree OF proficiency which
enables him to shake hands In six different lam
guages without a break, and that he can keep one
eye Shut and stf distinguish the head OF the TURK
ish legation from the minister from the Sandwich
Islands In less than eight seconds by the watch
ALLEGED CONSPIRACY AGAINST CATHOLIC PRIEST.
Counsel for Father Pepin, now on trial at Beauhar
noiS, Can. charged with crlmtnaliy assauIing tive
young girls during confessional, say that they Will
be able TO prove clear case OF conspiracy as well
as political intrigue against the reverend gentle
man.
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Eighteen Incbe. of Suow-

BAYsyILLE, ONT, December l7.-Eighteen inches
or snow have fallen within the last IS hours The
Thermometer registered 10 degrees below zero this
morning.
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Experiments With the ,IuIttcharre
Gun.

SANDY Hook, y. J., December i7.-The expert
ments with the Haskell muiticharge gun were con-
unued at the government range today. AT the
foTty-third round the shot weighed Is2 pounds
While the total quantity OF powder used was l,e
pounds. The shot attained velocity OF lS0i feet
per second. The elevation was So degrees and
the range 6.514 yards. The muZZle energy OF the
snot was 3,422 foot tons his IS The most powerful
snot yet fired from the gun. ana much exceeds the
power OF any gun In the world OF the same caliber.
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The Cold Wave I'm the Nesr.

CHICAGO, December 1.-THE weather bulletin,
covering points throughout the northwest, show
uniformly cold weather In this city, at six O'Clock
a m, the thermometer registered five degrees be-
low zero, at ST. Paul ten degrees below at Dubuque
three degrees below, al Fargo fifteen degrees be-
low, at Omaha Two degrees above, and at Keokuk
zero
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District Government Affairs.
CLAMORIN0 FOR SEWERS.

The Commissioners state that contracts to con.
struct sewers In accordance with the plans on file
In the Office OF the Engineer Commissioner were en-
tered into to the full extent OF the appropriation
and Still there Is clamOr for more sewers that
cannot be constructed until there Is more money
The amount TO be disbursed the coming year for
sewers will be much lighter than usual
MILITARY EQUIPMENTS WANTED
Yesterday the Commissioners transmitted to the
Secretary OF War request forwarded to them by
the major OF police, asking thai new military equip
ments may be supplied to the District In exchange
for Old ones, and that temporarily a number OF
others may be loaned to the District.
BUILDING PERMITS
have been issued by Building Inspector EntwSie as
follows: George Burch repair brick 81 9Th street
northwest; $40O. w. H. Germaine, repair frame
No II 3D. street northeast: 5000 George w. Tai
bot, repair brick between 18th and 14th streets:
500. ThoS j. Landen, erect two-S story dwelling,
Mrs. Cawley, repair frame, northwest corner WILL
son and 4th streets, county; $780,
Interesting Developments In the Grant.
Chaffee Suit.
In the Gfant-Chaffee suit in New York yesterday
letter of May s, 1884, from Ward to o. 8. Grant,
jr., was read, In which the writer informed young
Grant that the flrm OF Grant q Ward was in sore
straits, and that II something was not done that
night everything would be over the next day. Mr..
Randall he said, had become frightened, and with
drawn 100000 government per cent bonds that
day. He urged young Grant to 60 TO Vanderbilt
and get him 10 let them have check Tor $600,0OO
for which they would give him $800000 or S9O0.0od
In securities In the morning.
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kilograms to The Star
THE NICARAGUA TREATY
A British Blast Against II.
FIRE ON AN ENGLISH STEAMSHIP.
The Nicararuau Treaty..


ENGLISH oPPoSrTioS-Yrs PROVISIONS SAID TO IN
IN VIOLATION OF THE cIAyroN-BULwER TREATY.
LONDON, December l7-The Times this morning
devotes a leader TO the proposed treaty between
the United States and Nicaragua based on cabled
summary OF the synopsis OF the treaty printed In
New YORK The writer says: 1.-THE terms 0f the
Nlcaragoan treaty viii excite profound amaze
meEt In England and America III the published
version OF It's leading features is correct IL will
oouptedly elicit distinct protest In both countries
as being In direct violation OF the Clayton Bulwer
treaty. Indeed. IL presents a more distinct viola
lon OF that instrumen; than Mr.. Blaine ever con-
templa.ed. Americans must not suppose that
Englishmen Will deprecate the treaty owing 10 any
alarm at the extension OF the American duminions
or from any mStruSt that the advantages gained
VIII be abused 20 the injury OF British trade but
tney cannot approve the example afforded OF one
state purchasing the control OF such a water way
for lts personal advantage and not trustee for
the benefit OF the world The summary cabled
makes no mention or any provision In the treaty
Win reference 10 the worlds trade. A nayigable
highway between two oceans Is not a petty matter
or sale and barter between couple OF states"
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ON THIS SIDE,
A NEW SERIAL STORY,
By E. c. BAYLOR,

IS COMMENCED IN THIS NUMBER
Several chapters of MARY AGNES TINcKERs charming
story. AUROR trth Frontispiece also appear to-
gether with other Shot Stories Poems and Articles Of
Interest upon Current Topics
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PROSPECTUS FOR 1885.


Among the chief period Gals of the country, LIPPIN
COTTS MAGAZINE has acquired the distinctive repu-
tation of being "eminently readable"
Arrangements have been made for many contribu-
ons OF special interest during the coming year Among
these particular attention invited q serial story
titled "ON THIS SIDE" by +. c. Baylor, author Of
The Perfect Treasure (commenced in the January
NUMBER in which the perlences OF English baro-
net and his friends during tour through the United
States related with mirth- provoking humOr. q
knowledge and appreciation national characteriscs
and perfect fairness of tone and freedom from carica
ture that cannot fail to critical approval and wide
popularity. Miss Tinckers beautiful novel, Aurora "
will be complet in the summer and will be followed
oy several stories in two parts including The
Lady Lawyers First Client" by the author Of "a Latter
Day Saint"
Sketches of Italian Life By Mrs. Launt Thompson an
hrke narrative of the experiences of Steera Pas
senTer to and from Liverpool, by Thomas Wharton.
article Queen Anne Free Classic Architecture, by
George Mason. Jr. and Comedy for private theatri-
Gals, by James Payn will be published in early
oers together with the usual variety of short
and articles of g.neral interest by popular writer's
FOR SALE By ALL NEWSDEALERS
25Hnts per copy. $500 per annumL
J. P. LIPPINCOTT 4 CO., PUBLISHERS,
It us and III Market street, Philadelphia
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rHP LUMBER AT Low PRICES.

H0HDEH Al e" FIsIchs
Having contracted with several NORTH CAROLINA
NIL LIS fora large supply of IS and SCANTLING
OF the best Quality end Manufacture and wishing
make room NJ llEDIAIELY or the same now of
my present stock of JOlSf and S. NTLINCi (.nlbrac
ing many sizes and lengths at prics that will prove
attractive to BUYERS in fact no reasonable cer win
most of the yards of this city ott Is NOT STRICTLY
FRS CLASS. and my intention Is to keep On Z
F1RST-CLASS STOCK HE EAF Err Of which am
now prepared to receive orders.
JAMES F. BARBOUR
10Th street and Maryland avenue sou Invest.
Telephone connection. Call No. 1922 u293y
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"A Sensible Young Man.

Mr.. James Bayard, son OF Senator Bayard, Is en-
gagged In teaching school In a little hamlet In
southern Maryland, having preferred this to ac-
cepting an ONCE which was rendered him some
time since.
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AN AERoLIrR.-An aerolite fell on the
farm OF c. Francais, at Chateau Rofher, below
Montgomery Falls. q short distance from quebec.
AZ O'Clock Saturday morning. Itwas dug up nom
the ground In which ft had imoedded itself, and
was found 10 measure about foot In diameter.
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Mosr SENSIBLE HOLIDAY GrFr.
LADIES' AND CHuDREN's WRAPS,
At BAUM's

The following styles have been reduced to give our
patrons chance TO select what most sensi-
BILE holiday gft'' at a very reasonable price:
HOLIDAY REDUCTIONS!
Style 1-Iadies' visite" of finest brocade silk old
gold and black combination. with Chenille fringe to
match. reduced from S48 to S25
Style 2-Lades' Viste of elegant damassee silk with
fur trimming reduced from $40 to S18
Style 3-Lades' English Walking Coats heavily
braided front and back made from best Of Berlin twill
CLOTH reduced from $40 to 81.
Style 4-Russian Circulars In all latest shades trim
med with astrackan down front ana collar. reduced
from SIS to 80
Style 5.-Ladies' SILK Damassee Dolmans with fur
trimming and handsomely lined. reduced from $50 to
SOL
Our s45 Seal Plush Coat AZ inches long, reduced to
S35.
discount of 20 per cent on all Fur lined Circulars
Misses Havelocks of all wool cloth at 50 for years
-, at s5 for 16 yrs.
Newmarkets. Of Berlin twill cloth, astrackan
collar and cuffs. at $3.50 for 10 years.
NURSES CAPS and APRONS reduced to 1sc.
BAUM'S,
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Washington News and Gossip
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve
nue., s179,53S; customs, $464, ,4s9.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., s179,53S; customs $464, ,459.
THE FUNERAL OF COMMANDER GREENE.-The re-
mains of Commander S. Dana Greene arrived at
Bristol, R. l., yesterday afternoon. large delega
ton Of naval officers present the arrival Of
the train. An escort of marines, headed by the
Marine band, accompanied the remains to the
North cemetery, where the Episcopal service was
read and the remains temporarily entombed.
THE DUPONT UNvEILING.-The Secretary of War,
at the request OF the Secretary of the Navy has In
vited all the officers OF the army, in the city, to
attend In uniform the unveiling OF the Dupont
statue on Saturday next.
PERsoNAT--President McCosh, OF Princeton Col
lege will attend the fourteenth annual meeting Of
the princeton Alumni Association at the Arlington,
Friday evening. He will be the guest of DR. Har-
vey LlndSly, S24 Connecticut avenue, where his
friends will have an opportunity Of seeing him
during Friday Representative Hooper and
delegate MaglnniS were registered in New York
last night.-Gen. w. b. FrInklin, OF Hartford, is
at the Rlggs--Hon. Robert c. Winthrop has been
suffering from an attack OF pneumonia since Satur-
day. and serious fears as to the result are enter
tanned. ned.-Representative Burleigh, of New York,
Is at 1911 street northwest for the winter.
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t-S FRENCH CATERER
CHARLES T. RITZ
Successor to J. P. Crutchet
1904 II street northwest,
Is ready to send to of United States his
exquisite Stewed Terrepin the national dish OF this
country, which 1s She delight in Dinner, Reception
and Supper: so Boned Chicken Turkey and Game in
Jelly Pates defoicras and Game. Chicken Croquetts
and others Pates neils, and Vols Vent empty or
garnlshiug; oysters in every sty and >andwiches
Beef d Chick n Broth, COnsommes and SOUPS. Meat
Jelly Sc, always on hand by the Iint quart and gallon
Delivered promptly BY telephonng to the house. Cali
2o-4. d6-2m
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wM MCLEAN L SON.

l3TH AND STREETS; ALSO 14TH. BETWEEN B
AND STREETS NoRTHwESr. MA