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The morning call., 1891-08-09

volvers and ammunition, spars. sails, car
penters' tools-everything that one could
think of or seamen would need TO take with
them for week i'll hostile waters.
cascade OF men tunabled down the
steps and into the forty-one boats which
bobbed around the vessels Of the White
Squadron.
Then they took oars sixteen feet long out
side the boat and four feet inside. The oars
were heavy in proportion. Pulling on them
was splendid exercise for the muscles Of the
back. Fellows that had pulled in racing
crews, the palms Of whose hands were like
sand-paper, found blisters on their fingers
simply from feathering these sweeps.
You had to bear down to keep them
level" said one of them afterWard, and
grunted at the thought.
The ordinary man says, 81 wish you'd tie
such and such thing" Not SO Admiral
John &. Walker or any other man who fol-
lows the sea. lie would as soon think of
pronouneing tackle rs 1t is spelled and not
"taikle." So when the Admiral wanted No.
266 made ready he said: blend on 266 on
tue stabboard side"
Other signals were flown from time TO
time and the crews obeyed. They Obli1ued
to the right, and they stopped, they speeded
and they backed, they guided right as if
they were going plump over to Castle Point
to loot the Stevens mansion there. They
tossed their oars, mere playthings, timbers
twenty feet long. The blades giittered i'm
the setting sun like wet grass They let the
oars fall altogether and a clatter as Of smaf1
arms fOated over the waves, They east off
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moved like the antenna of enormous IN
sects The streams of light struck the low
ering sky and spatlered on it in white cir
cles.
Then the order was given to turn the
lights on shore. The beams of light skated
down the incline of the heavens and struck
the pier al Twenty-eighth street. A crowd
OF hitherto unseen spectators blazed into
view. The search-light wobbled a bit and
new boat popped out Of the darkness like
an apple-seed between thumb and finger.
1t looked Ike a magic-lanteru slide
On the Jersey side one of the long. low
freght-houseS was betrayed into the admis-
sion that 1t was there, and didn't care who
knew it. 1t will never look so prett again
in this world.
deatil-dealing ferry-boa came down
stream. Ihe Chicago turned its search
light on 1t and pried il out of the darkness.
Following the example of the Chicago, all
the other war vessels began clawing after
that boat with their long, pale fingers. One
could see every camp-chair on the boat, and
OF a sudden two persons, a man and a
woman. moved away from each other in
that cosy nook abaft the wheel on the upper
deck. The pilot0f that boat must have had
lovely time steering with those lights slap
ping him in the face. They followed him
up as bad boy with bit of lOoking-glass
follows up man on the other side Of the
way who wants to read his newspaper but
cannot.
The electric carbons fried andt sizzed In
the box. AS there is no automatic feed TO
the appliance the men who tended them
thrust their hands from time to time into
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The vessels utilize1 on the occasion were
the old ship Minnesota, on board of which
the sailors and naval reserves were tOwed
around TO the anchorage ground, the big
steam cruiser Chicago, which was the flag
ship of the squadron, on board of which
Admiral John g. Walker with his staff
officers and visitors were stationed, and
others. The reporter tells The story in
facetious manner, but from the mass OF
badinage enough can be taken TO give the
reader q fair idea of the exhibition and the
object to be arrived at. He SAYS:
AT precisely 6:20 O'Clock Lieutenant S.
Dana Greene, putting his hand to the side
of his head, reported to Lieutenant Sperry,
the executive officer. that it was a fine day,
but might cloud up toward evening
Five minutes later col0red flags went up a
rope CHATS not what they call ii. but it's
what it Isl which dangled from the star
board main-topsail yard. They meant ''45"
and that again meant:
:" Arm aud equip for distant service"
From all the other ships went up pen
nants of red, white and red, which meant
''all right"
But nobody moved a peg. 1t was not till
the order Haul down" was given that the
sailor boys scattered. They got field-piece
into one Of the boats in case they should have
TO lay siege to WeehaWken. They took "a
HotchkisS revolving gun, ready TO pepper
New Jersey so full of holes that the sea
would leak through it. Each boat took
crackers and sardnes and corned beef and
pickles and canned tomatoes and potatoes,
not to mention pepper and salt, matches,
knives and forks, needles and thread, re-
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DON'T TALK ABOUT HIM.
He Made Seven Dollars Week and You'd
Feed Her ON Iirer.

He Made Seven Dollars Week and Would
Feed Her on Liver.
In a quiet street in the Seventh Ward
there dwelIs receptive bachelor with large
ears, says the Brooklyn Citizen. He re-
lates a bit of doorstep dialogue which
reached him the other night after he had re-
turned to his abode and sat down at the
open window of his hall bedroom to fan
away the stimulation of soda-water he had
been imbibing.
'Now, Joe, do not want you to talk that
way about Jim any longer'-such were the
words that quickened his impulsive curl
osity. He look ed out. Down on the steps
next door was the daughter of the house
and ope or her many admirers. TWAS mid
nights bewitching hour, and all the neigh
borhood was deep in sleep.
well. | want to know" said Joe, earn
estly, what Jim and you were talking
about the whole evening down there where
l saw you BOTH and you wouldn't look at
me?"
The daughter of the house laughed.
Jim wouldn't like it a bit if | told you,"
she answered.
Then Joe said he didn't care whether Jim
liked it or not; he wanted her to tell him
all the same.
"He was talking about us getting
married" she SAID. and laughed again.
"Marriedp' J0a exclaimed.
Eyes. why not" she asked.
SAY. Bella, do you know what that fell
low gets week in the store where he
works.?
Bella did not answer. She began to bum
hand-organ melody. and put a little foot
on the stone step.
"He gets 81 week." continued Joe, land
I've often heard him say that he conld live
cheaper married than he could single"
Bella stopped humming. THAT'S Just
what every body says" she returned, land
guess it's about the fact"
Joe's low, earnest pleading voice revealed
the emotions he was trying to subdue.
Now, look here, Bella" he said, selling
one Of her hands. % let me give you the plain
truth about jim If you marry him he will
feed You every day on liver. | heard him
saying the other day that liver was only &c
a pound"
Bella sat silent, looking straight at the
moon, just climbing up the sky. Joe looked
at Bella and waited.
Il like Jim. and / like liver, too" she
SAID at length.
Joe jumped up. Evidently he had played
his last card and lost. In a moment they
had hidden each other formal good night.
Joe walked slowly and sadly away. The
lock OF the front door snapped and Bella
was alone.
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PRETTY PEARLS
AS ROYAL gems.
The Uses to Which They HaTe Been
Put by Famous Rulers.
Elizabeth, Queen Of Roumania, Is One of the
Present Sovereigns Who Favor Pearl
Jewelry -High-Price Gems.

History will convince the most skeptical
that pearls are truly royal gems. They have
not alone been favorites with some Of the
most famous rulers of all countries, but
have also played an important part in re-
Igious affairs, says the Jewellers Weekly.
In Indian mythology their discovery is at
tributed to Vishnu. who is said to have pre-
scented an enormous number Of them to his
daughter, Pendai. as wedding present.
All the ancient Indian deities are repre-
scented as adorned with pearls. The arched
roof of the marvellous throne of the Great
Mogul. described by Tavernier, was orna-
mented with diamonds and pearls, and was
fringed with strings of pearls.
In China the reigning monarchs wore
pearls as emblems of their rank from the re-
hottest times, there being definite intorma-
ton on the subject an.edating the Christian
era. The frequent mention of pearls in
Chinese history and their universal use in
the characterization of Chinese idols are in
disputable proofs of the honor in which
these gems were held in that country from
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towing-lines at an order and three flags
crawled up the halyards and stood out as
straight as shingles. That was 326. IL
meant Boats return"
The top flag was black spot in sickly
green square. You might call that cucum-
Der salad. The next one was blue and
white, so as to look like a piece of buckle
berry pie and cut of standard apple.
The bottom one was of red and white. like
a corned-beef sandwich. SO that the signal
might be paraphrased to mean:
''Supper now ready. Come home"
At 9 o'clock the launch which the Ad-
mirsPs courtesy had provided for the news
paper men coughed its way from the pier at
Twenty-third street TO the flagship. 1t was
dark and a bit eerie on the after bridge,
whence the night signaling was to be done,
while ghostly figures glided around noise
leSsly. They were sailormen in white suits
and barefooted.
Lieutenant Rodgers approached spooky
group. Said he:
II wonder il DAILY is sober by this timer"
Words fraught with deep meaning.
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Lfncoln's Prophecy.


The prophecy OF President Lincoln, made
by him in a private letter to a friend in
Illinois, has been frequently quoted, but
cannot be too frequently read and pondered
over. He said:
Eyes, we may all congratulate ourselves
that the cruel war is nearing close. 1t has
cost a vast amount Of treasure and blood.
The best blood OF the flower of American
youth has been freely offered upon our
country's altar that the nation might live.
1t has, indeed, been a trying hour for the
republic, but l see In the near future a
crisis arising that unnerves me, and causes
me to tremble for the safety of my country.
AS result of the war corporations have
Deen enthroned, an era of corruption
In high places will follow, and the money
power OF the country will endeavor to pro.
long its reign by working upon the preju-
dlces Oh the people until all wealth is aggre-
gated IN lew hands and the republic is de-
stroyed. feel at this moment more anxiety
ior the safety Of my country than ever be-
lore, even 10 the midst of war. God grant
maj IN, my suspicious may prove groundless. ~
Chicago Journal.
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PHOTOGRAPHED A BEAR,
The Artist, However, Did Not sa
"Smile Gently, Please,

Ihe Artist, However, Did Not Say
"Smile Gently, Please"
Henry III. Raglan in his travels is alert to
all opportunities to catch striking photo
graphs for use in his lectures. Last sum-
mer, in Yellowstone Park, he undertook
the risky business of photogr6phing a wild
bear.
Ee learned from the hotel clerk that the
bear had made its appearance for several
evenings at o'clock. 1t roamed freely, for
no hunting Is allowed in Yellowstone Park.
Mr.. Ragan, accompanied by the clerk, went
with his camera to the place frequented by
the bear. dropped piece of meat and ad-
Justed his camera with focus on the meat
about forty-iive feet away.
Upon the sudden disappearance of the
clerk Mr. Ragan for the first time reflected
that, though camera is an effective weapon
In some respects. II is not first-class means
OF Sell-deiense IN an encounter with bear at
short range. Besides his camera he had a
pocket-knife. However, he overcame feel
ing OF growing discomfort and waited. The
clerk soon reappeared with another man,
and they were stationed behind some bushes
near by.
The bear was not long in making his en-
trance. As he saw Mr.. Raglan he broke
from walk into a trot toward him. Mr..
Ragan, true to the pleasure Of future audi
ences, stood firm. When about sixty feet
away the bear rose on his hind legs to make
study OF MIR. Raglan and his queer appa-
ratus. The lecturer quickly Ieadiusted the
camera and caught Bruin in this reflective
attitude. The bear then discovered the
meat and Immediately became more inter-
ested in it, as evidenced by trotting in that
direction.
The cameras focus was again changed
and the bear was again pictorally captured
as he rose on his hind legs, the meat dang
ling from his mouth, and gave defiant look
at the photographer. The bear and the
lecturer then parted. both we'll satisfied
indianapolis News
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He Faithfully obeyed His orders.

An old bachelor who lives in the suburbs
OF Austin, Tex. hires a colored man of
about Is to clean up his room. fill the lamps
and perform like services. A few days ago
the col0red domestic who had been using
his employers backing, said:
boss, our blaekin' am done OUT
." hat do you mean by our baeking?"
growied the sordid employer. Everything
belongs to me, and nothing belongs to you.
l want you to understand that nothing be-
longs to you. Don't let me hear you say
our again"
The terrified darby promised to comply
Win the request On the following Sunday
the Doss happened to meet the coored me-
NAL, accompanied by chocolate olored
female pushing baby carriage.
was that your baby in that carrage?"
he asked, quite a number Of his friends be-
ing present at the time.
NO, BOSS, dat,s not our chile; daps your
chile. Use nebber gwine to say muffin be-
longs TO me no more."-Texas Siftings.
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EXERCISING With
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
ManGHVGrS Of the White Squadron in
the North River.
How Signals Are Given by Means Of Flags,
Flash Lights, Rockets and Other Ap-
pliances-satisfactory Display

The New York World of July oath con-
tains an illustrated article giving descrip-
ton of a magnificent display made by the
White Squadron the previous night, during
which the tars of the fleet and the Naval
Reserve went through the evolutions of a
fleet drill and demonstrated the possibilities
of the fash light, the search light, the rocket
and other signals. The vessels lay at anchor
in North River within a triangle, of which
Twenty fourth street and Forty second
street, New York. formed the base and
Castle Stevens, or HobOken Heights, formed
the apex, and those familiar with that ioca-
ton will readily perceive that no more IA
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HANDSOME HARRY"

Foolish Girls Infatuation for the
King of the Gamblers"
A sensation has been caused by the elope-
ment of Handsome Harry" the king of
Pennsylvania gamblers, and Miss Lizzie
johnson, daughter of Lawyer johnson, who
for fOrty-five years was Register and Re-
corder of Montour County, and who died
nearly year ago leaving 100000. Miss
Lizzie is graduate of the Boston Conserve
tory. She is a beautiful brunette, and her
ing of the johnson family, made her great
favorite in society. Harry Latimer has long
been called the king of gamblers. He has
won and lost thousands of dollars his most
famous play having been made in Phlade!-
phia some years ago. when he left a gam
bling-h0use with 5000. 1t Is said that he
has wife ana several children in Wilkes
barre.
Several weeks ago he went to Danvlle
and met Miss johnson. She became infat-
uated with him. Her brother ordered him
to stop his visits. A week ago last Satur-
day he went to the johnson mansion, where
he was met at the door by the girls brother,
VINO ordered him not to enter. As Hand
some Harry" was about to leave Miss Lizzie
appeared and said. $ II he leaves l leave"
The following Monday morning the girl
packed her trunk and left the mansion, say
ing she would earn her living for a year
and then marry Handsome Harry"
Miss johnson disappeared, and from that
time her whereabouts has been shrouded
In mystery. Latiner also vanished. Tie
Johnson estate has not been settled and il
will be some months before Miss Lizzie will
be able to secure her part of the fortune
She has, however. about $4,000. An effort
will be made to have her return homie
Shamokin (Pa.) dispatch to Omaha Bee
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A JulY IdYl.

long, stili day. with summer haze
Nelllng the mountain tops from view,
a narrow streak OF feathery cloud
Across the noon sky's sunny blue.
Inc worlds uproar is all unheard,
Between its tracks and my retreat
Arise the crests of wooded hills.
And dead'niDg waves of summer heat.
My dlvan in the window stands,
And In its depths dream away,
forgettul OF all things but calm,
uhe long and silent summer day.
Like warm earesses On my cheek,
i ne waves OF air that pass me by,
The curtains WAIVER out and in
AS zephyrs soft are floating nigh.
Fair days, the spell of thy sweet calm
ScOthes heart and brain to dreamy peace,
IL aught the spirit holds of pain,
my meilOwtng touch gives IL release.
MY hands be idle while thy play,
sweet wind Of summer, fans my brow,
III after Gays my soul shall know
The graces thou art leaving now.
english Hi{i, Cal SESoR1rA
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ACORNS.

original contributions and solutions are re.
quested from all the readers. Contributions
must De written in ink, on side of The paper,
ana separate from communications. The name
ana address must accompany them as euaran-
lee OF good faith. Address Puzzle Editor DAILY
MoRNiNG CALL, sos Clay street, San Fran
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vorable ground for the display could have
been selected with reference to allowing
those on shore to witness the display. The
fleet of iron steamers that ply between New
\ ork and Coney Island, Rockaway and Long
Branch Pier were drawn off for the time
being, and were crowded with those who
wished to see the sight from the water.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

Great CONSERVATION exists among the re-
Gently married people at Upper Sandusky,
Ohlo,. over the discovery that Rev. Albert
Cushion, who officiated at their weddings,
is not an ordained minister. This inyaii.
dates the marriages according to law, The
facs came out in a divorce suit,
The morning call., 1891-08-09

The women, girls and children of New
ORR wear close upon 100000 pairs of
stockings in year. and that is putting the
average only trifle above three pairs for
ings Is so great, ranging from the unbleached
cotton, which You buy for four cents pair,
to the beautifully embroidered silk pair,
maze TO match the costume and bringing
500. that it seems absurd to try to name the
average price.-Louisville Courier-JournaI.
Inc New York City municipal EXPENSES
Tor the past fiscal year were So, $40. 545 "A
The morning call., 1891-08-09

Mothers who cannot afford to take their
children to the seashore or country during
the summer can have barrel of sand put
in corner of the yard for them to play
with. Give them an old spoon, little
sieve, and some boxes, and they will have
good time and gain health and strength.
Sand is clean the only objection being that
IL gets in the shoes.
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GIVING A ROBBER
A MIDNIGHT BATH.
Flow a Theatrical Physician Met With a
Thrilling Adventure.
BE Is Halted by Thirsty Robber, Who Is
Plunged Into the Seine and Told to
Drink His FILA Surly Chief.

Written for THE SUNDAY CALL.
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ST0o0-Cor. oath and Fair Oaks: 6lx9O.
S3ZOO-Cor. I'D and Eureka SO :6xS5.
S50eo-Cor. Fell and Lott; 81 3xi0O; faces tn Q
panhandle.
Sl650-one-half cash. Masonic ave, nr. McAlIis-
ter; 25Nl06:3
Ss50-l2'h ave-, nr. Lake; 25xl2O; street macad-
amized.
FS50O-Must be sold; Green ST. T. OF Devisadero;
bS:9Nl 81 %; street work complete
S230O-Frederick St, nr. StanyaH: 25xl97 6.
$S3OO-Reduced; cor. Chestnut and Buchanan
SITS; l37 :6xl20; froutages; faces Lobos square.
S9OOO-Ofer wanted; cor. California and Laurel
SIS; 81 :bXi33:7Is
$93OD-ltne ST. nr. Devisadero: SO :9x13T:e.
SIoUO-N aShlhgton st, MT. Laurel 55Xl21 :5l4r
S3f 50-)e Long ave, nr. Frederick: 5OxSo; Ash
bury Heights.
Observation-Disclosures ST.. mr.. Masonic ave-: Oxl37 IS
S2foO-fcil St, nr. Lyon; 25Xl37 IS; faces the
park.
Sil00-Page St, mr.. Webster: 25Kl20.
$2150-Alake offer: Baker St. near Pine; 25x
81 IS
S7o0o-Cor Hayes and Scott SITS. 50xl0O; faces
Alamo square.
S33a0-Oat St, E. of Scott: 25xl37 IS
S35oU-Baker ST., near Washington; 25xlO6:3
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TT L. ORR a CO..
L. liz MONTGOMERY ST.

Good residence location near the belt railroad and
bea-wali: 1880: lot q :6x77 g.
$7000-An excellent business corner on Harrison
St. 30xl00: splendid retailing location.
$4oo0-Fists on KondelI place, on 18th ST.; make
offer.
S070O-Rather a beautiful new residence in tho
West End: y rooms ana bath: all modern conyen-
fences: magnificent view of the bay: 5000 cash
balance as you ike 1T to suit. 4. L. ORR q CO. liz
Montgomery st. no29 SuTuTh
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EASiON, EbDhiDGE N 90, REAL ESTATE
" Agents. Auctioneers and House-brokers sss
Mark ct st.
IMPROVED PROPERTY.
$40 Se ave- and Fillmore G s beau
tifrl residence containing u fine rooms, baths aud
every convenience; large grounds; lot 3Ox137;6i q
magnificent place
Sl435O %ssTEES srLEN
rooms; baths bay-windows. etc.: built less than s
months; rents Sll5 monthly; lot 25x1o0; street
S5 900 corner in the Western s as
ton: modern building, having store below and 2
rents SIP SO: lot % 5xioo; on cable line; fne
opportunity for safe investment
$l0 900 m Iade1a ST. NEAR STEINER; 8
lot 25xl37:5.
S54OO mgsT BE sotp CLAY ST. NEhK
house of nice rooms BATH ETC.; Stable in rear lot
2Txlo2:2A; make an offer.
sri 0O0 BARrLErT ST; CORNER RESI-
% 1.OUO. ,nee; desirable 2-story and base
ment; bay.winaow house containing II sunny
GSkOO REDUCED; MUST BE SOLD
.DooOU. Church St.. near 2sth; bay-wlndow
cottage OF rooms and BATH lot 25110O.
$500 MAKE OFFER; HAIGHT ST. NEAR
path' etc.; conservatory; lot 25xl37:6
G70Al OSE-HALF INTEREST; PAGE ST.,
I'd tOOO. a few feet from Market: fars and
rear house; lot II 6xl2O to rear street.
&SQO0 FOLSOM ST.. Mr.. 18TH: DESIRA-
UooOO. bic 2-story bay-window house OF 8
rooms. bath. laundry, etc; nice garden; lot 251
q SDG0 $500 CASH, BALANCE MONTHLY !;
epOOOO. Baker ST., near jackson; new 3-story
house, divided in flats of and rooms, bath, etc
rents $7o per month; lot 25xl00: see this place.
Gloon 4 FORCED SALE A SNAP AT $4,000;
eDIcOO. hard flushed houso divided in parts
OF and rooms: rents 500 monthly: lot 33x70:
Lizzie ST.. off Mission and block this side of Cort
land ave.
GD600 SANCHEZ ST., NEAR 9th: COT
S -OOO. tage OF rooms basement etc.; lot
25x8O.
GT000 NATOMA ST. Mr.. 9Th; 2-STORY
" WV. house. divided into tenements. each
containing 4 rooms; rents $50 monthly; lot 25K75.
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q S0G0 $500 CASH, BALANCE MONTHLY !;
e)COOO. Baker ST., near jackson; new 3-story
house, divided in flats of and rooms. bath.
rents $7o per month; lot 25xl0U: see this place.
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VACANT PROPERT,

&TO00 NATOMA ST. Mr.. 9Th; 2-STORY
" wv. house, divided into tenements, each
containing rooms; rents $50 monthly; lot 25x75
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5000 c COT FACE OF Zoo, Rooms. HARD-FIN-
instailments. IL L. NORTON. ITO Market. 20 TX
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&SO00 FOLSOM ST.. Mr.. 18TH: DESIRA-
ocoCo. bic 2-story bay-window house OF 8
rooms, bath. laundry, etc; nice garden; lot 25I
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$1,000 oNE-HALF INTEREST; PAGE ST.,
I'd tOOO. a few feet from Market: hars and
rear house; lot II 6xl2O to rear street.
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GD600 SANCHEZ ST, NEAR 9TH: COT
ep -cOO. tage OF rooms. basement. etc.; lot