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The morning news., 1888-03-31
DID NOT SCATTER BROADCAST.
Anecdotes Showing the Economical
Turn OF Stewart and Vanderbilt.
From the Ne,o York sun.


From the Neto York Sun.
Many persons who marvel at the wonder
full accumulation of money possessed by
some of their fellow citizens do no reflect
upon the fact that these accumulations are
often due to close economy in expenditure.
A reporter lately came across two extraor
binary instances of economy on the part of
two milionaires, the late Alexander
T. Stewart and the late William H. Van
derbilt
81 shaved Mr.. Stewart" said a Fifth
Avenue Hotel barber, 'for fifteen years
steadily, when he was a patron of the Met
ropolitan Hotel barber shop. In all that
time he never once thought of presenting a
gratuity. He paid the same price that any
other man would for a shave or hair cut,
and that was the end of it. 1t was even
more the custom then than now for regu-
lar patrons to tip their regular BARRIERS
once in a while, and particularly at Christ
mas or New YEARS.. Therefore Mr..
Stewards omission was all the more singu-
lar.
Zone afternoon, some years ago, Mr..
Stewart dropped into the hotel barber shop,
and while he was in the chair severe snow
storm came on. l suggested, as he had
been quite ill for some time, it would be
advisable for him to take coupe home. /
went out to the bar and asked a cabman
what was the lowest price for taking Mr..
Stewart home. They all knew that there
was no use asking fancy price from him,
and so was told that could get a coupe
for him for 81 25. / went back and re-
ported. Too much; too much he said
sharply. Il can't afford any such price.
will ride home in a stage first, and that will
only be 10c. . and so he did,
The ancedote about Mr. Vanderbilts care
of money came from AZ porter of the Man
haitian Beach Hotel. "The summer before
last" he said; 81 was called to the office one
afternoon and told by the clerk that Mr..
William H. Vanderbilt was in the house
and that he had mislaid his travelling bag.
l was told to find it, if possible. 1 started
out full of dreams OF sudden wealth. |
went by rail to Bay Ridge, paying my own
fare, d found that the bag was not there
Then paid another fare to New York, and
searched all over the landing at the Bat
terry. The bag was not to be found. Then
/ paid another fare and went down to the
island and went over to the Oriental Hotel,
and there found the bag. 1t had been
taken to that hotel by mistake. l brushed
myself up, busted off the bag and carried
it to Mr.. Vanderbilt's room, knocked
Gently, and was told to come in, and | pre-
sented the bag with a great flourish, and
expected, of course. that 1 should get at
least $40 bill, as l was out from 81 25 to
81 so and several hours of searching. He
said quickly, Thanks, porter, am glad
l got it" and, opening the bag to see if the
contents were all right, revealed the fact that
there was only single shirt in it. Then he
snapped the bag shut, dived into his trous-
ers pocket, and fished out a quarter, by
all that is holy 1 left that room in a
hurry, and you could have knocked me
down with feather when 1 got out into
the hall
The morning news., 1888-03-31
A Keeper of Secrets.
From the Netc York Sun.


In the busy throng of lower Broadway
and tributary thoroughfares, as old Trim
ity's clock is making toward noon, may
daily be seen a buxom girl of about 90
with rosy cheeks, intelligent eyes, and a
big basket of fruit on her arm. In and
out of buildings she goes, until, relieved of
her cargo, she disappears for half an hour
while she loads again. To be sure she is
only one of an army of women engaged in
this business, but she is a unique character
for all that. They call her Jo Nobody
ever knew an apple girls surname, or per-
haps ever dreamed that she possessed such
a thing. Johas been working the neigh
borhood of Wall street for number of
years, and she has struck vein which will
make her rich in time. At first she was
free lance, and took trade as it came; but
as soon as she found business thriving to an
extent beyond her capacity she weeded out
her customers, retaining those who had
proved most profitable. Her patrons are
chiefly brokers and lawyers. 10 is shrewd
and 80 is secretive, and the method of her
money making may be explained by sim
pie transaction. She enters brokers
office, and passes nncballenged to the pri-
vate room Of tho head of the firm. An
elderly gentleman greets her cordially, Sc
lects a couple of oranges, and asks her with
a smile TO ''send up a couple just like last
book, the old broker hands her bank-bill.
and she makes her exit. But on her way
out young man at a desk intercepts her,
buys an apple or two, whispers mysteri-
ously, passes her note, and she vanishes
Down in the market 10 has a contract with
a certain fruit dealer, and buys at bottom
prices. There soon after we find her, en-
gagged in making up three baskets Of select
ed fruit-one larger and finer than the
others. Then she addresses and attaches a
card to each, and orders them to be sent up
town before sundown. Late in the after
noon a basket of fruit is handed to the
brokers' wife A larger basket is delivered
to another lady-not his wife. Basket No.
3 finds its way to very cosy fiat where
vaudeville actress pays the rent. 10 clears
about dollar on each basket, and the gen
tlemen concerned are relieved Of making
purchases where acquaintances might be
encountered and awkward explanations
rendered necessary. Jo holds the secret of
many a man and the happiness of more than
one home 10 that little notebook Of hers.
But she's very discreet.
The morning news., 1888-03-31

No tongue nor pen can do justice to the
esteem in which the CUTIouRA REMEDIES are
held by the thousands upon thousands whose
lives have been made happy by the cure of
agonizing, humiliatng, itching, scaly and
pimply diseases of the skin, scalp and blood,
with loss of hair.
CUTICURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUT1cURA
SOAR, an exquisite Skin Beautifer, prepared
from it, externally and CUTIcURA REsoLvENT,
the new Blood Purifier, internally, cure every
form of skin and blood disease from pimples to
scrofula
Having been sufferer for two years and
half from disease caused by a bruise on the
leg, and having been cured by the CUTICuRA
REMEDIES when all other methods and remedies
failed l deem il my duty to recommend them.
/ visited Hot Springs to no avail, and tried
several doctors without success, and at last our
principal druggist, Mr.. John P Finlay Ito whom
| shall ever feel gratefully spoke TO me about
CUTICURA, and consented to give them trial,
with the result that l am perfectly cured.
There is now no sore about me- | think |
show the largest surface where my sufferings
sprang from of any one in the State.
ALEXANDER BEACH, Greenvile, Miss.
SOAP, 25c. REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co, Boston, Mass.
sS-Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases
81 pages, so illustrations and 100 testimonials.
The morning news., 1888-03-31

If had known Of the CuTIcuRA REMEDIES
twenty eight years ago, it would have saved me
$500 two hundred dollars and an immeEse
amount of suffering. My disease PsoriasS)
commenced on my head in a spot not
larger than a cent II spread rapidly all over
my body and got under my nails. The scales
would drop off of me all the time, and my suf-
fering endless and without relief. One
thousand dollars would not tempt me to have
this disease over again. l am poor man. but
feel rich to be relieved of what some of the doc
tors said was leprosy, some rngworm, psoriasis,
etc. ! took--and-Sar Sarsaparllas over one
year and half, but no cure. went to two or
three doctors, and no cure. cannot praise the
CUTCuRA REMEDIES too much They have
made my skin as clear and free from scales as
babys. All used of them three boxes Of
CUTICURA, and three bottles of CUTICURA
REsoLvENT and two cakes of CUTICURA SOAP.
If you had been here and said you would have
cured me for $500 you would have had the
money. looked like the picture in your book
of Psoriasis (pcture number two, How to Cure
Skin Diseases but now | am as clear as any
person ever was Through force of habit rub
my hands over my arms and legs to scratch
once in while, but to no purpose. l am all
well. / scratched twenty-eight years, and it
got TO be a kind of second nature to me. l
thank you thousand times. Any one who
reads this may write to me and l will answer
it, DENNIS DOWNING,
Waterbury, Vt.
The morning news., 1888-03-31

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat, ETC.,
should try "Browfs's Bronchial Troctes,"
simple but sure remedy. Sold only in bo<es.
Price 70 cents.
The morning news., 1888-03-31

ises' and
lack and
tlernen's
alf Hose.
The morning news., 1888-03-31

Va for the
MORNING
The morning news., 1888-03-31

DIMPLES, blackheads, red, rough, chapped
T IltI and oily skin prevented by CUTIcURA Soar.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

TIE RETURNS indicate that the Repub-
lieans will have from five to seven ma
jority with which to organize the House.
Following the precedents of all political
parties who have organized the House
by close vote, it is fair presumption
that the Republican majority will be con
siderably increased through the reports
of its Committee on Elections within
a short time after the Fifty-frs Congress
convenes
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Recent Events of Interest Boiled Down
Tor HastY Reading

Tor HastY Reading.
The stern paddle-wheel steamboat st,
Lucie was launched from the PuseY e
Jones Company's shipyard, Wilmington,
Del, Saturday morning. The vessel was
built for the Jacksonville, Tampa d Key
West Railroad, and will be run on the
Indian River Florida. When completed
she will not draw over eighteen inches Of
water and will have three rudders. Her
dimensions are; Length, 1872 feet; breadth,
% feet, and depth Of hold. feet.
Great preparations are making at
Charleston, 5. c., for the gala week
which begins to-day, The amusements
include fireworks, naval sham battles,
prize drills, balloon ascensions, trades
display, torchlight procession, fantastic
parade, prize shooting, lawn tennis tour.
namGut, racing daily and an illumination
of the forts aud Charleston harbor,
Many thousand visitors are expected.
Emperor Francis Joseph, Crown Prince
Rudolph, Prince Regent Luitpold anc
| other distinguished mourners, ATTENDED
the obsequies Of Duke Maximilan Tn,
| Archbishop Of Munich celebrated re
QUEEN mass in the Theatines church
All Of the princesses Of the late Dukes
family were present
A fatal accident occurred at the Gil
berton colliery Of the Philadelphia ant
Reading Coal and Iron Company, Potts
vile, A fall of top coal crushed Il mine
named William Jones and his helper.
Polander, named John Malitzsch. Jone
was instantly killed and Malilzsch prob
ably fatally injured.
The police have expelled from Berli
two French journalists, NM, Latapie
and Oorlot, editors of Berlin correspond
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

A PITTsBuRG woman, Miss De Cheyre,
is taking the field against the trustees Of
Gerard College, Philadelphia, for permit
ting religious teachings in that institution.
Miss De Cheyre might be in great deal
better business. 1t is bad enough when a
man attacks religion, but when woman
does it it is like pulling the cross up by
the roots. An irreligious woman is sort
of a misfit.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
EDUCATIONAL,

NNARTYN'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND
1Nl School of Telegraphy and Type-WrIting,
3l3 9Th street northwest, near City Postoflice.
1.-The highest standard business college in
America" Splendidly equipped. The largest
and most commodlous building In the city de-
application. Colored students not admitted.
Francis G. Martyr, president; G. X. Urner, A.
NJ. G. E., principal.
MT. VERNON SEMINARY, 11Oo 11O4, 11O6,
WI 1116 M street and 112S Eleventh street.
little girls.
Fourteenth year opens Wednesday October 8,
for reception of boarding pupils; Thursday,
October 4, for reception of day pupils.
MRS. Ed. SOMERS, Principal.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

THE PHILADELPHIA Press has been
sending its reporters out among the
bakers to see how they meet the rise in
-four. Out of 1875 pound loaves of bread
bought at different places, 1l5 were
short in weight, some as much as six
ounces, A great many bakers had no
scales. There is fine of $40 for selling
under weight, or having no scales, and
the bakers of Philadelphia are q little
nervous Just now.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Tit--;>, EASY FEET
No. Beng Indispensable 10 comfort and
health the elite of the world visit DR WHITES
establishment, lil6 Pennsylyania avenue oppo-
site Wizards Hotel, for tho successful tr,.itL.
Wcut oi all diseases Of the feet, Dr. Wlte's
twenty'nmth consecutive year Of practice In
Washington, D. q. Fee, 81 a sitting for putting
the feet IN order.
yhrLta.NoTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
49, lNG,-'lle annual meeting of The
stockholders Of the Columbia Title Insurance
Company OF the District OF Columbia for the
election OF nine trustees for the ensuing year
VIII be held a. the ofiiCG o, the cUnuapv No,
300 9th sireet northwest, on MONDAY the
l7th day OF December, 1888, Polls Open from
2 70 O'Clock p, m j. ID, COuGHLAN,
MOI 'utoel' secretary.
rlr.aaO NOW Is THE TINE TO Buy YouR
p@~d@ coal for the tall and winter WM "a
HODGE, Wholesale aud retail dealer In Wool
ana Coal Bottom prices. Full weight and
measure. All under shelter Give me n triul
once aud yard; Twelfth between and \ sts
/ ~ w. Telephone connection,
No.. LADIESi LADIES LADIES!
"-.a1sa Mrs McCanerty Is the only hat and
bOnnetframe manufacturer IN the city. Gail
| ana soc her new shapes. Bleaching and press
/ ing, straw and Felt Hats altered to the latest
styles, orders promptly attended 70.
1000 q street n. W,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

EUGENE HIGGINS wants to have his
old place back again for just thirty days
after Harrison's Inauguration. He would
cut off the heads of Republican hold
overs and bounce every Democrat in Of
fee. If there is one thing that Gene
stands not in reverence of, it is civil
service reform, and if he had chance
he would certainly make the fur fly.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

THE REPUBLIcAEs will probably have
five to seven majority with which to
organize the House in the Fifty.f
Congress. Following the general prece-
dents of all parties under similar cir
cumstances, it Is fair to assume that the
Republican majority will be considera-
bly, increased by the reports of the
House Committee on Elections soon
after the new Congress organizes,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

JOE BLACKBURN calls on the Lord to
apologize to mankind for creating man
like Judge Rucker of Denver. The
Judge is fighting man and if he
doesn't call the Kentucky Senator out
for this the impression will grow that the
apology is due to mankind as asked for
by Mr., Blackburn,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

SEvENTY-FIvE PosTMAsTERsHIPs are yet
to be filed by President Cleveland.
There will be plenty Of men to take the
places. Even smell of Government
Office is enough TO set some men crazy.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

CLEvELASD's PLURALITY in Virginia is
1886. A change Of 800 voters would
have given the twelve electoral votes of
this ancient Commonwealth of Presi-
dents to the Republican candidate. "The
sun do move"
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

A divorce case OF peculiar interest has Just
been ended in Buffalo, n. Y. Unusual cir.
cumstances in the story are a maria 90 under
a false nam and the fact that the husband,
the defendant in the action, led dual life, ran
Two establishments, had two wives, two fam
ilies and kept up the deception for th rec
years. Five years ago John +. Kolppel, a
horse trainer and driver by profession, ma r
ricd Carrie L. Miller taking the name OF
Joseph j.. Raustead and giving his residence
as Rochester
The bride must have known of the docep-
tion for she had known Koippel for some time,
but she offered no objection, Three years
went by and two children were born. Rop-
pei was abseut good deal from home, giving
as a reason his business MS driver Two
years ago Mrs. Koippel discovered that hel
husband was living with another woman q,
his wife, and that they had two children. II
was found that Koippel had been living viii
this woman several years aud had been liyInl
with her before his marriage to Carrie Miller
Divorce proceedings were begun aud ended OF
Saturday in Mrs Koippel's being granted al
absolute divorce,
l,.sg a.. -.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

AS ONE OF THE most liberal newspaper
advertisers in this country, we are in
favor of giving John Wannamaker of
Philadelphia an honorable position un-
der the Harrison administration, Ad-
vertising pays.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

KENTUCKY WOMEN have long been ia
nous and two at Henderson, in that
State, are keeping up the record, as far
as they are concerned. They have con-
fessed to stabbing an old man and knock
ing him in the head with an axe, and
then making assurance doubly sure by
driving butcher knife through his heart
with hatchet.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

The PHILADELPHIA Press wants Joe
Chamberlain as Minister to the United
States rice Sackville. We raise our voice
for Randolph Churchill first, last and all
the time. Let the campaign beginl
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
TERMS:
WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 10, 1883.

IT is QUITE THE "fad" among Republi-
cans in Washington to send notices to
quit to Democratic officials. Ordinarily
they are anonymous. For four months
yet there are some Republicans in Wash.
ington lin office who car afford to be
'too almighty sassy" After March a
they can do pretty much as they please
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

Mrs. SHAW, the whistling wonder, has
been granted divorce from her hus-
band. What is this adage about whist
ling women and Growing hens?
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY will not steal
any Democratic thunder" 1t will
raise thunder some other way.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

EIOR sALE-AT MOUNT PLEASANT-SEV-
l. eral well.located cottages and nice build
ing lots also, on 18th street extended, 3 acres
beautifully located, and 8 acres near Bright
wood, improved by 7.room cottage, &c,
WALKER g. WILSON, 1000 st.
UOR SALE-A NUMBER OF SMALL HOUSES,
II 9 to rooms, with mod imps; for sale on
easy terms. GEO. w. LINKINS,
Corner 10Th and II ats.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

If Mr.. BLAINE is to be kept out of the
Harrison Cabinent burglar-proof lock
must be put on the door.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
FOR SALE-LOTS.
EoR sALE-REAL ESTATE.


Lots and cottages in Eokngton for sale. Plats
of this subdivision, being the first addition ever
made to the city of Washington, are now ready
for distribution. Several attractive cottages
and number of the choicest lots will be sold to
persons who will improve the same; y is the
purpose or the proprietor to make this the most
attractive subdivision about Washington. The
streets are exact extensions of those of the city,
and every modern convenience Will be provided.
An abundant water supply, perfect sys'
tem OF sewerage, inc1ndescent electric
lights and an electric railway havebeen pro-
vided. Ten thousand feet of curb have
and pavements will be commenced In a few
days. Cottages will be erected for purchasers
II desired For plats, apply at the office of
GEORGE TRUESDELL, 605 Seventh ST. n. W.,
or at Third and II SITS. n e., in lexington.
10 gee the property, take the Electric Hallway,
at New York avenue and Seventh street north
west.
C,OR SALE-4 FINE LOTS ON CHAPLIN ST,
IL 5Ox150 each; one on 10Th st, near Colum-
bia road; a choice building site 50x115.
BENZ. p. DAVIS, 1919 Est.
L,OR INyESTMENT-117o 900 SQUARE FEET
IL on Tennessee ave, at 1dth stn o. sewer and
water, 1716c, worth 25c.
Half square Q, all shallow lots, high ground,
on grade, 81 900 so IT, only 10c.
Nicelittle lot 20xSO, Q. on good street, only
Choice lot on N st n W, 23xo7 to wide alley
near Scott Circle, only 80 10.
Elegant stable lot, Dupont Circle, fronts two
l30x15 feeD paved alleys; water, sewer, gas,
All Of above terms to suit. Also lots just
across Boundary ON small monthly payments.
| Plenty other bargains. WIN, I. OKlE,
Room 1881 f st a W.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

61k TO 500 PER MONTH FOR FULL SUITE
OIO of front rooms, furnished or unfurnished
100 1dth street northwest.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

1O1ON STREET NORTHWEST, OPPOSITE
lCIN the British Legation, several very
handsomely furnished rooms, en- suite or single;
beautiful location; all Conveniences.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

II you want TO see astonishing results try
Salvation on for neuralgia, Price 25 cents.
"Quack Nostlum'' is term not at all appli-
cable 10 Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

NI'DONALD-ELLIS' SCHOOL, CORNER MASS.
NA ave and 18th st, Washington, d. Q.
Second session, Feb j 1885,
Miss Cutcheons Evening Travel Glass will
begin Fob. 20, 1888.
The first lecture on American Literature by
Prof. Lincoln, Feb. ID, 1885
For information address the principal,
MISS ANNA ELLIS.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
MANIFESTATIONS.

ATANTED--POSIrION by A SOBER AMERI.
w can man. not atrad of hard work: used
10 tho care Of horses and good driver. Address
j. G, h.. this office.
NNTANTED-BY A YOUNG COLORED WO-
w man, eltnqton as chamDormuiu or cook
IN q private family Cdll or address 72l Free
mans alley, between 9Th and 7th, and o
streets northwest
WANTED BY TWO COMPETENT col.
w ored girls, ul ,ces as clambermlld and
sewing woman Address 1888 l. street, between
18th and Connecticut avenue.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19
SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Three entire floors National Bank of the
Republic Building. corner 7th and ID SITS. n. W
bay and evening sessions. Young men ard
women practically trained for self-support and
useful lives Five courses The Practical Bus
ness Course stenography, Type Writing and
Graphophone Pitmau Shorthand, Practical
English Branches, Delsarte School of Express
sion. Scholastic year begins Monday, Septem
tember g. College opens for arrangements on
and after MONDAY, August 81 Sendfor new IL
lustrated announcement.
HENRY @. SPENCER, LII, r., Principal
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER, Vice-Prncpal.
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REAL ESTATE.

DEM. p. DAVIS,
- REAL ESTATE BROKER.
1919 + st, adjoining sun Building.
Suburban property specially.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-19

YfE~PHlLIP Il. HALL,
~t~A Dos street n. W.,
Makes a speciality of custom'mado shirts, so
place your order with him at once.
yAIxrS GRoGANS INSTALLMENT HOUSE.
RelSsA Having removed to my New Store
739 and 741 seventh ST. n. W.,
am prepared to sell cheaper than any other
credit, credit house in the city. Our stock OF CAR
MPEISs M QILCLoTHS, MATTINGS, RUGS,
HEATING AND COOKING STOVES, PARLOR,
BEDRoOM. DINING-ROoM AND KITCHEN
EukNITURE is complete, and will be sold on
Credit cheaper than they can be sold elsewhere
for cash. Come and sec us and you will be sat
GRoGAN's, 739 and TAI 9TH st. n. W.,
is THE PLACE TO DEAL.
All Carpets bought from us we will make and
lay on the floor free of cost.
Mr. NEW MUSIC sToRE.-ALL KINDS OF
Shaaa-s Sheet Music and Music Books; all the
Be and 10c music published. HENRY WHITE,
6o5 7th st. N W, opposite Patent Office.
NsssNEw BOOKS.
ROBERT ELsMERE.