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The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
TAKOMA PARK POLITICS.
The Situation as Defined from "A Prohlbi-
tion Standpoint.

The situation as Defined from Prohibi-
tion Standpoint.
EDITOR CRITIC: l am q resident OF Takoma,
and am proud to say that am member
not of the Republican party here who erected
the Harrison Log Cabin n week ago with an
altitudinous log tower alongside, and held a
demonstration In favor Of their political candi-
date, nor OF the Democratic party who pro-
pose to hold demonstration here this even
ing as "send on TO Cleveland and the Old
Roman, but Of the no less enthusiastic Pro-
hbtion party.
On the subject Of politics, It is refreshing to
see and observe the perfect harmony which
exists among all the people at this place. On
the night of the Republican meeting and
speech-making, the Democrats joined with
heart and soul to make the affair q success.
All the houses here, irrespective of the parti-
san feeling of the proprietors, were illumina-
ted, and in the Republican procession, which
paraded the smooth streets, were seen many
whose Democratic proclivites are well known.
Tonight when the "boom' for Cleveland
takes place, the Republicans and all those Of
other political faith living here, will enter
with spirit and pyrotechnics into the process
sion and help out our Democratic friends.
We will all illuminate, and we are all now re-
hearsing and cultivatlng the Democratic
'yelP' in order TO insure success. We Prohi-
bitionists show wmost fully the practical success
OF our ideas. Nowhere within the limits OF
this growing suburb can whisky or beer or any
Intoxicating liquor be purchased, notwith-
standing that the exterior limits Of our town
take in portions Of three counties, two Of
Maryland and one of the District. The sue
cessful stores, which compare favorably, II not
Favorltely 0olie), with any in Washington,
have not on their shelves a single bottle OF
the poison, and it is evident that the cause OF
temperance has the moral support OF the
whole community.
The Democratic demonstration tonight
will, with the cordial consent and co-opera-
tion Of the Republicans, be held at the Harri-
sou Log Cabin Later, IL is the intention OF
the Prohibitionists to take similar action, to
advance the prohibition cause at the same
place, our Republican and Democratic friends
kindly assisting and lending their moral and
pecuniary support thereto.
There's nothing small about us at Takoma
except our feet. Little incidents Of the JedgC
Waxem order, as told by your correspondent
few days since, only add interest and help
along the harmonious campaign. Let the
Jedge come again and let him in his wisdom
say what he plcases; only don't let him 20 or
another fishing trip with the President Just
before We have our meeting.
| Fishing trips and prohibition are two sepa
rate and distinct quantities, which have nevel
| been known to mix. ADAM SALE.
Takoma Park, Aug. 3, 1888.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
The water-Tax Question.

There are twcnty.eight thousand house
holders in this city who are water-taxpayers,
with an average, according to the District sta
tistics, Of six persons to each family, but ac-
cording 10 the last census, which has just been
completed, there are more than 5000 house
holders In Washington, or the average is more
than six to family. That part Of the matter
90 far as the increase Of the population is con
cerned, is not vital question at issue. II ID
whether the water tax shall be collected direct
from the householder, or is it more expedient
satisfactory and practical for the tax In ques
tion i's paid out Of the general revenue. The
popu'.- sentilA st Of our tax payers, beyond
doubt, favor the latter plan. For the sake o.
the poor people Of the National Capital ant
last but not least, for sanitary reasons, watei
should be free as the air we breathe. JameI
Tharp at SIS F street northwest, was asked
his opinion on the water question. He said III
was not the slightest interested In the wate
question at issue, but If the residents Of thi
city wanted stimuant and an antidote Il
the impure water we drink, he has that articl
IN the old and reliable Berkeley Whisky.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
WEST WASHINGTON.

The funeral of Miss Emma L. King, the only
daughter u Ferdinand and Fannie King, took
place this afternoon from the chapel in Oak
Hill Ccmc.siy at $3.50 o'clock.
The fureral of Mrs. Ella NJ Donaldson,
wife of James Z. Donaldson, took place this
evening from her late residence, 1923 Thirtieth
street. The interment was at Potomac, Md.
Frank Williams, captain Of the barge An
Meta, lying at the foot of Thirtieth street,
reports that the cabin of his boat was entered
by river thieves and $14,70 in money, pair Of
geld sleeve buttons and one suit OF clothes
stolen, the whole valued at $27.70.
The canal-boat Victor L. Baughman arrived
this morning with 1000 bushels OF corn and
1000 bushels of wheat consigned to G. 7. Dun
lop; the boat Maryland arrived yesterday with
$50 bushels of wheat consigned to j. &. & j.
NJ. Waters, and the boat Round Top with 500
barrels of cement consigned to j.. G. q j. NJ.
Waters.
Temperature and condition of water at
a. m: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condition,
36. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 50; con-
dition at north connection, 80; condition at
south connection, 36. Distributing reservoir,
temperature, 79 condition at infiuent gate
house, 36 condition at effuent gate-house, 30.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

The private fence of Mr.. McGll, at I.s
Droit Park, was yesterday rebuilt by Mr.. Wag.
gaman's workmcn.
On Monday next, at o'clock p. m, the
Maryland Democratic Club will hold q rally
at Odd-Fellows' Hall, on Eighth street south
east.
Mr.. William Thompson, an old resident
of Montgomery County, Md. died at his
home, near Goshen, aged sS years Four OF
his children live in this city.
AT meeting of the jefferson Democratic
Association last night a committee was APP
pointed to revise the constitution. resolu-
tion was adopted indorsing the Washington
Hdtchet as the only Democratic organ, and
recommending 1t TO every true Jefiersonan
District Democrat. An invitation was ac-
cepted TO attend the Takoma Park ratifca
tion this evening IN body.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Little Thing, But IL Caused IA Carfull
of COmmotion.

He was quiet. modest-looking youth, with
a little whisker In front of each ear, and from
his looks might have been a theological stu
dent But he sat on u seat in an Avenue sum
mer car and laughed In spite of himself, aud
though he struggled hard with his risibles
they would torture his face into all sorts Of
grimaces IN spite Of him. The other passengers
stared at him and thought he was drunk, and
one whte-baired old lady said ''such PITY
loud enough for him TO hear it. But he only
chuckeled and gurgled the louder, despite his
efforts 10 stop laughing.
A 25O-pound woman sat In the seat Just In
front Of him. Her massive, red shoulders
shone startlingly through the most transparent
sort OF a white dress, and the lower part of her
collar, the little skirt that holds the collar IN
place, could be seen. through the dress as
plainly as II 1t was outside. II was a new
collar and the makers trademark and the
name OF the style Of collar were very distinct
What the young man In the seat behind saw
was "Blank & Blanks Little Gem.'n
That was why he laughed.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

w. II. HoUGHToS & Co.,
1914 + st. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Stop Over at Deer Park.

Under recent order issued from the pas
senger department Of the b. and o. r. r. Co.,
passengers holding first-class limited tickets
via that line between the East and Cincinnati
st. Louis or Chicago, are given stop-ovel
privileges either at Deer Park, Mountain Lake
Park or Oakland. The passenger can remain
at either resort as long as he likes, during the
season, and when ready to resume his Journey
can have his ticket made valid by the clerk al
Deer Park or Oakland Hotel, or by the agen
at Mountain Lake Park. This arrangement
enables travellers to break the long journey
between the East and West and enjoy n short
stay at the most delightful mountain resorts IL
the country, and be at no additional expense
for railroad fare.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Woodward & LOthTOp.
Close Saturdays at y. M.
other Evenings at . o'clock.
STYLE IN TABLE LINENS.


This fall it is our intention
to open our Linen Depart
ment with an entirely new
line Of Damasks, Napkins,
Cloths, ETC., thus securing
the very latest patterns di-
rect from the mills, and
have concluded to make
lower prices on a consider
able part of the stock. Bear in mind the
qualities are the same as or regular
staple numbers, which we shall duplicate
this fall only in newer patterns, and
should you be pleased with the present
patterns, which are not bad in any sense,
you secure better quality for the price
than is possible to get later.
This offers an exceptionally
good opportunity for Hotels,
Restaurants, Boarding
Houses, Summer Cottagers
and others to replenish their
linen closet at a great saw
ing. Fine grades.
66.inoh Cream Fine Irish Linen Table Dam
asks, reduced to 60c per yard.
66-inch Cream Fine German Linen Table
| Damasks, reduced to S711c per yard.
72-inch Fine Bleached German Linen Table
| Damasks, reduced to 90c per yard.
| 72.inch EXtra-iine Bleached German Linen
Table Damasls, reduced to S1.2o per yard.
72.inch Extra.fine Snow Dleaehed German
Linen Table Damasks, reduced TO S15O per
| yard.
DoYLIEs AND NAPKINS.
d.S Cream Damask Doylies with Cardinal
border, reduced to 75c per dozen.
| "a Cream Damask Doylies, with cardinal
border, fine quality, reduced to S1.25 per
| dozen.
| reduced to 81 2b per dozen.
"a BleaCned German Linen Damask Nap
kins, reduced to S1.75 per dozen.
| u Bleached German Linen Damask Nap
kins, full selvedge, reduced TO So per dozen.
| 5S'Bleached Extra-hne German Linen Dam
ask Napkins, extra quality, reduced to 81
Bieached Fine German Linen Damask
Napkins, reduced to $3.50 per dozen.
u Bleached EXtra-fnc German Linen Dam
| ask Napkins, reduced TO So per dozen.
" Bleached Superfne German Linen Dam
ask Napkins, reduced to So per dozen.
DAMASK CLOTHS.
All white full-bleached Satin Damask
Fringed Table Cloths, of extra quality, and
at these prices extra good value.
Size 2 by 2M yards, reduced to $3.50 each.
Size by yards, reduced to S3 each.
| Size by 3% yards, reduced to SO each
Cream all-inen Damask Frlnged Table
| Cloths with Fancy Borders.
Size . by yards reduced to 81 go each.
Size . by 216 yards reduced to 80 each,
| Size 2 by 3 yards, reduced TO S2.40 each.
Size . by 311 yards, reduced TO $3.50 each.
Extra Quality of Cream German Linen
Fringed Table Cloths, with Red Border.
Size . by 2h yards, reduced to 81. so each.
ExtraFine Full Bleached Satin Damask
Frnged Table Cloths, with neat cardinal bor-
| ders; extra value.
Size by . yards, reduced to 50 each
| Size 2 by DO yards reduced TO $3.50 each.
| Size by 3 yards, reduced to SO each.
| We confidently believe that we are now Of
| fering the greatest intrinsic values In Fine
Table Linens possibly procurable in this or
| any city. Our Linen Stock will compare IA
! vorably with any in the country, and repre-
sents the most important feature of our busi-
| ness.
Second foor)
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
The Metropolitan Clubs Insurance.

The case of the Columbia and other fire in
'surance companies against the Metropolitan
Club, in which an accounting by the value Of
articles damaged by fire and an Injunction to
prevent any Interference to investigation Of
the properly, was postponed until Monday,
August 19, by Chief Justice Bingham to-day.
The temporary restraining order heretofore
granted was modified so as to allow the club
to repair the building so far us the exterior is
concerned, and SO far as may be necessary to
restore the roof.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Burial Permits Issued.

Burial permits have been issued during the
past twenty-four hours by the Health Officer
as follows:
Agavha E. Fauuce, j 10 month"; cBenett B.
Simms, 10 years; Alice G.. butler, 3 years;
son, 2S years; Jennie =, Rawsony ofo nonths;
Emma /. King, 10 years; Leila f.. Carpenter,
4 months; and the following colored: May
Eliza Snowden, 4 months; Julia Ann Brown,
40 years; Lucinda Bryant, so years; Amanda
LYles. 90 Years: Emma Franklin. 10 years.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Assignment Of Flour Merchants.

VIM Munroe, Wilmington, n c., and
Patrick Munroe Washington, trading as flour
merchants at the northeast corner OF Four
aud'a-half and streets southwest under the
name of Munroe Brothers, have made an as-
slgpment TO Frank B. Bishop. The prefer
ments are John Fitzmorris, S3i65S; Patrick
Ward, 81 1850; Michael McNerhaney, $1,000;
Michael Hallinan, 800; W. f. Hewett, $4s;
Wm. Adamson, $50; James Cullinan, $3.50;
Edward Walker, $3.50
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
The Eokington Electric Road.

At meeting of the lexington and Soldiers
Home Street Railway Company yesterday
George Truesdale, G. G. Duncanson, L. X.
johnson, Thomas Somerville, L. NJ. Ridout, j.
L. Barbour, L. M. Saunders, l.. G. Hine and
Joseph Paul were elected directors. The first
three were elected respectively president, vice
president and treasurer of the board o. direc-
tors and Joseph Paul, secretary. A committee
was appointed to construct and equip, If prac-
tcable, an electric road.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
A Gala Week at Bnx Ridge.

Great attractions are announced for Bay
Ridge next week, commencing Sunday, August
5, and continuing until Sunday, August IL, in
elusive. Innes' Thirteenth Regiment Band of
New York, Itzel's Military Band, Baltimore
Light Infantry Drum Corps, band of Scotch
pipers and chorus of fifty vocal and instru-
mental soloists will give concerts from II n. IN.
until 9p. m. The entire week will be one
grand musical festival. The minor attractions
will be found in amusement columns of the
daily papers.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
"Crap" PLAYERS Raided.

The denizens of Howardtown have
SO far recovered from the excitement
incident to the "Fence War;" as to be able to
start game of scrap" But the game did
not proceed with its erstwhile zest, and only
half-dozen or so boys were participating
yesterday when Sergeant Dunnigan and
Roundsman Narrower made rush. They
only succeeded in capturing one of them,
William Williams, and he was fined So in the
Police Court this morning.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Off for Colonial Beach

Battery A, ,lst D. c, Light Artillery,will leave
tomorrow for Colonial Beach for little out
ing over Sunday and Monday. Among those
"booked" are: Justin A. Lamon, Alfred Rob-
bins, j. p. Shannon, V. M. Dorsey, f. Rey-
nolds, d. f. Burton Z. E. Longley, L. Brad
ley and B. Shepard White. The company will
probably give the Beach private exhibition
with the sabres. Lieutenant Mallech gave the
members Solari supper after the drill on
Wa1nnc1ov niobt
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Much Ado About Nothing.

4 passer-by saw Oscar Browns little fruit
stand on Four-and-a-half street. just below the
Avenue, full of smoke this morning. Rounds
man Constantine pulled the box on the cor
ner, and after all the glass In the old mans
little place had been smashed and the doors
broken open, it was found that there was no
fire, the smoke coming from a chimney hole
which had not been stopped up.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
workinrmeni worklngmsni

And all interested in our city, bring or send your
orders for Tea and Coffee TO our store. Do not
send your money TO other cities, where II can
never do you any good. The best 25c. Coffee
and the best soc. Tea In the city. All kinds OF
Family Groceries at lowest figures.
NJ. q =. METZGRR,
AZ SeYonth atreet u W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
WASHINGTON CRITIC.
CITY SPECIALS.
Como onel Como An

To-morrow(Saturday)a splendid article Large
bottle Of Pure Old Rye Whisky, Soc; one at
7bc. a bottle, also; Duny's Malt, soc. a bottles
Bslac6biserry Brandy large bottle. 3Soa, w} w9}rth
Soc. bottle; Extry Dry and Sweet Wine made
from Delaware grape, vintage 1870, very fine,
1Se. at,' d6c' d6 IT, bottles splendid Chewing ing
Smoking Tobacco. 25c.; Cigars In every quality
and almost at every price; box Of good Cigars,
90c. for 80 opera Bouquets" our pride
Cigar, SC each, 81 for 90, Come early, GENE
often. M. e. Z. MErZGER,
Az Seventh street n. w,
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Boots and SHOES at o Per Cont. discount

Messrs. Mockbee & Co., the proprietors of tho
old and reliable boot and shoe establishment, at
1908 street northwest, have concluded to
make reduction OF 10 per cent. on all goods
sold for cash until the 10Th of August.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

The finest pleasure grounds in the country;
music, dancing, boating, fishing, swings, fly
ing-horses, croquet, &C., &c, all free. Every
Thursday from b. and o. depot at 9:45 a. m.
Ticket, including reserved seat both direc-
tions 81.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Payment of AIImony Ord.red

Chief Justice Bingham to-day made an order
that the defendant in the divorce case OF An
ME c. Morrison against Robert NJ. Morrison
pay s4S per month alimony pending suit.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Boots and sh oes at 1 o Per Cent. Discount.

Mossrs. Mockbee & Co., the propretors OF the
old and reliable boot and shoe establishment, at
1908 street northwest, have concluded to
make q reduction Of 10 per cont on all goods
sold for cash until the 10Th of August.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
MARRIAGE I.Icensea

John B, Peyton and Mollie Walsh, Rich
mond, Va; John F. Butler and Sarah J. Bur
rev, Anacostia, ID. c.; Robert b. Reeves,
Montgomery County, Md, and Eta Angel,
city; James Roane and Alice Toy.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

Lovers of Fine Music and Art
should visit the Battle of Shiloh Sunday, at s
p. m, where the Marine Band will render a
well-seected programme
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Visiting Cards neatly engraved from your
plates at rs cents per hundred. KERyAND, 1912
Pennsylvania avenue.
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AT Seventh street n. W,

Wanted, TO purchase lot, 1890 feet, for
cash. either In the vicinity OF East Capitol street.
near Lincoln Park, Boundary or MI. Pleasant.
Address PURCHASE.
Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

We have reduced another lot Of fine suiting
to $40 TO order. Eiseman Bros corner 7th
and Z, manufacturing tailors and clothiers.
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For Spot CnsIh.

Tho Only Gentlemen's Restaurant
In the northwest is George Kozel's, 1927 Four
teenth street northwest
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Ladies' Royal Kid Button, Common Sense
and Opera Toe,with Patent Leather Tips, $3.50
GARTRELL's, 800 Seventh street.
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DON'T FAIL to attend the Grand Concert by
the Marine Band at Battle of Shiloh, Sunday
at p. m.
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rec Concert at Edel's tonight.

Silk and Muslin Flags.
NJ. G. COPELAND B Co.,
400 11th ST. n. ".
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Our assortment of Reed and Rattan Furni
ture will meet your demand.
w. Ii. HoUGHToN & Co.,
1914 II st. n. W,
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"AIderney pairv yynpon.,,

Monograms and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. KERvAND's, 1912 Penn.
sylvania avenue
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II Is to Your Advantage TO Secure the Best
Prices You Can.

Previous to removal we VIII not refuse any
now and about the 18th Of August We dislike
any form of unreal advertisement and solicit
doing as we advertise. Our line comprises
FurDiture Carpets, Upholstery Goods and Wall
Papers w. H. IouGHToN b Co.,
1914 4 street N. W.
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Our siip-Cover Materials are OF the latest
and In q great variety.
W. H. HoUGHToN & Co.,
1914 ST. n. W.
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GRAND CoScERT by the Marine Band at
Battle Of Shiloh, Sunday at IS p. IN.
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This prominent installment house, at $50 and
D32 Seventh street northwest, will sell every
description of Furniture, Baby Carriages Re.
rates during the next go days on the instalment
plan-weekly or monthly payments, TO suit the
purchasers Now Is the time to furnish your
and at the same time buy your goods at re.
ducod summer prices.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
Rudden's summer Rates for Furniture

81, $3.50 and s5 child suits reduced to $3.50.
Eiseman Bros, 9TH and Il.
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Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn.
ing and delivered in 9 n Ward" prints 4Oc
per n. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, sc. per at. Cream, 15c. per qt.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

1t Is the Best.
Ask for 10. Schlitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer
For sale by all leading houses.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

For Washington Spring Lamb
20 to John II. Kelly, stalls 62S, 500 and $50
Centre Market and 206 and 2OS Northern Lib
erty. Corned beef a speciality,
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

DR.. Kings System for fitting Spectacles to
the eyes, at TAPPAN's 604 9th st. N. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
UNDERTAKERS.
DENTISTRY.

nR. STARR PARSONS, DENTIST
~ 9th 81, cor K n W.
First class filling a speciality. Aching teeth
leviates tue pain of extracting.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03
$3.50 Pants reduction sale. Eiseman's, : & I

Tho Coolest place In the northwest Is George
Kozel's, 1927 Fourteenth street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

A VERY select programme will be rendered
by the Marine Band at Battle Of Shiloh, Sun
day ut 8 p. IN.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

Our Straw Mattings will please in style and
prices. W. IL. HouGHroN & Co..
1914 st. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

Visit tho "Fountain of Youth"
at George Kozel's, 1927 Fourteenth stree
northwest
The Washington critic., 1888-08-03

Lithograph Check Books made to order.
Handsome designs. KERyAND, 1912 Pennsyl
vania avenue,
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Crescent Oil, 1880 Fire Test

Crescent Oil, 1850 Fire Test.
Highest Test. Safest and Best OIL Sold In the
City.
For Lamps and Stoves. 3 gallons 81.
Prime 1900 Fire Test oil, 5 gallons, 50c.; Q
gallons, 25c.
China, Glass and Housefurnishings at very low
LAWRENCE g. CAVALIER,
EgT ny
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All of the most popular beers at George
Kozels, 1897 Fourteenth street northwest
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Is Your Property Insured 4?
II not, consult GuRLEY Bros, 1919 st. n. "
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Willis Ice Co.'s Penobscot ice-red wagons.
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previous TO removal, the best bargains ever
offered in the city in Furniture, Carpets and
Upholstery.
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Eders is the coolest place in town.
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Fussell's Icc.croam. 1925 New York ave.
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Campnign Flags.

Pants reduced to SO go. Eisemau's. 7 &E.