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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

A Man Charged With Personating Several
Old Soldiers.

Man Charged With Personating Several
Old Soldiers.
United States Commissioner Bundy has COM
mitted Peter Matthews to Jail to answer the
charge of presenting false claim for a PEN
sion. Matthews was arrested by Special Agent
F. NJ. Taylor by direction of the commissioner
of pensions. Under the name of Peter
Matthews, private of company d, fifth New
York cavalry, the prisoner had been drawing a
pension for seine years and for some time was
an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Dayton,
Ohio, from which he was discharged on ac-
count of charge of larceny. subsequently he
was admitted to the Soldiers Home at Hamp-
ton. Va, under the name Of Henry A. Smith Of
company D, fifth New York cavalry, who, it
was ascertained, had died May 25 1886. While
at the Hampton home he filed claim for a
pension in the name Of Smith under the
act of June, 1890. When it was
ascertained that he was drawing a
pension and at the Hampton home I'M
der fictitious name he was discharged and
came to this city. taking up his residence at
No. 80 Patterson street northeast. The claim
in the name of Smith was prosecuted in the
pension office, proved up and certificate is
sued and sent to the address above stated. 1t
SO happened when the letter carrier presented
the letter Matthews or Smith happened to be in
Jail, serving a short sentence for the larceny of
iron. and the fraud was discovered. II was
also ascertained that while in the Hampton
home he had prepared and filed claim in
which he personated John Craen Of the United
States marine corps, who is also pensioner.
waiting till Matthews time was out in Jail, ar
rested him. He waived an examination before
United States Commissioner Bundy, and was
committed for the action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
A GUIDE TO PARENTS.
Where the Children Can BE Carefully Edu-
Gated.

Students Of the pianoforte may secure in
creased instrumental efficiency at moderate
terms. Miss NJ. E., POPS SD street, desires a
few more pupils advanced scholars preferred
Tuition at home if desired.
Parlez vous Francais? No! Call at 923 18th
street between 4 and 6 p. m, or write request
for particulars. The teacher is a highly educated
French lady, and it is her desire either to form
evening classes or give private lessons to pupils
at their homes
For eight years the Friends Select School at
1911 street northwest has been in successful
operation, and on the 2Sth instant the ninth
year will commence. The high character Of
the school will be maintained, only the most ex-
perienced teachers being employed The school
building is a pleasant structure. IN which light,
heat and ventilation have received every con-
sideration. Text books furnished free of charge.
Further information may be secured of Princi-
pal Thomas W. Sidwell
At 912 New York avenue resides Mme ].
Esputa DAILY, and thither do many persons 60
who seek vocal culture. Reading music at
sight is one of the specialties in the course Of
instruction.
A lady teacher will with the consent Of the
pupils) take a few more pupils in instrumental
music. Especial attention is promised begin
ners, and the terms in all cases will be reason
able. Address Desired" at The STAR Office.
Those who desire instruction in piano and
theory may find the teacher they in search
of in Mr.. Henry Xander. Mr.. handlers skill
and experience we'll known and need no
specific recommendation. The professor 8
address is 1908 street northwest.
On Monday last the Misses Pollock and Noerr
reopened their kindergarten and school. The
establishment has been moved to l434 Q street.
where the accommodations are ample and
superior.
To those who desire to learn to draw and
paint Miss Imogene Robinson Morrell offers
special inducements She has had twelve
medals and diplomas from the most celebrated
artists in Europe. A collection of paintings
valued at 900, 900 is on exhibition. Her ad-
dress is 804 street northwest.
Mile. V. Prud 'Homme offers to give five
months course in French at her school, 3O7 d
street northwest for sic. Mile. Prud 'Homme
has had u most successful experience and is
recommended highly by her patrons.
Madame A. De Bausset has moved her school
temporarily to 3l5 18th street northwest, where
the Wimodaughsis French classes will receive
instructions until the reopening of the institue
ton. Private lessons are also given.
A real pure Partisan accent with rapid pro-
gress is what Prof. Paul Voinat, graduate Of
the University Of France, offers to those who
attend his school, which has reopened and is
ready for business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
An Animal Of the Horse Kind,

E In an information against Thomas Samson,
colored, for alleged cruelty to animals it was
charged that he ''cruelly worked an animal of
the horse kind, to wit. q mule
Prosecuting Attorney Dumont called Judge
Kimbalrs attention to the form of the COM
plant as brought by Agent Payne of the HUI
name Society and asked leave to amend
Lawyer Wells said he did not object to the
manner the charge was stated, as the mule was
not cruelty treated, as alleged. A sore on the
back Of Jackie" was all that was shown. md
Samson had done all in his power to relieve
the suffering animal of some kind, to wit, "a
mule" the judge took his personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
THE VETERINARIANS BANQUET.
The Annual Session Closed with . Feast ut
Willard'a.

WiIlard'a
About half a hundred veterinarians sat down
to n banquet last night at Wizards Hotel, and
with feasting and oratory brought toa close the
twenty-eighth annual convention of the United
States Veterinary Medical Association. DR..
Huidekoper presided and acted as POSTMASTER.
Among the many gentlemen he called upon for
remarks were Secretary Rusk and Major
Warner. The Secretary's speech was humor-
ously businesslke, and it received the indorse-
ment of frequent laughter and unanimous ap-
plause. The Secretary reviewed the work Of
the department in connection with the
now vanquished and vanished pleuro-pneu-
monia. He invited the vets to visit him at
the Agricultural Department, and promised
them the freedom OF the.establishment. Toasts
and those who responded to them were: The
President of the United States" DIR. Gadsen Of
Philadelphia; ''Our profession" J. L. Roberts
OF New York; The Department of Agricul-
ture, Q. b. Kitchener Of Wash ngton; Our
college," C. c. Lyford of Minneapolis: ''Our
sister the medical profession" DIR. I. Smith
of Washington; The press" ]. W. Hill Of
Washington; Veterinary associations" W. L.
Williams OF Indiana; .Our hosts" q. c. Fa-
vile of Maryland: Our VISITORS" ]. T. Win
chester Of Massac husetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

Last evening an explosion of gas took place
IN house 6l9 "a street northwest, doing consid-
cradle damage to the building and burning Mr..
X r. Harvey and his son George and Frank
kearon- The house had been vacant some
weeks and Mr. Harvey had been making prepa-
rations to move in Last evening. with his son
and young kearOn. he went into the building TO
see what was needed to be done before moving
in IL being dark they used lighted candle
When they reached the rear basement room. in
which the preceding occupant had used a gas
stove, the explosion took place. shaking the
building. breaking the glass and burning all of
them slightly IL Is thought that the occupants
on leaving had left of the cap of the gas nine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MATTERS.
Arranging the Democratic Campaign-Th
WOrthIn9tOn Farm Sold.


Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, September 16. 1891.
meeting composed of the members of DEM
ocratic state central and county committees
and the several candidates for Office on that
ticket was held here yesterday and was well
attended. The object of the meeting was to
make arrangements for conducting the cam
paign and appointments for public meetings at
the following places were made: Darnestown,
Saturday, October II, 7:3O pm; Damascus,
Saturday, October "a, pm; Clarksburg same
day at 7:S0 pm; Olney, Wednesday, October %,
7:3O pm; Wheaton, Saturday, October 81, 7:3O
pm; Great Falls Monday, November 2, 7:3O
pm. Committees were also appointed in the
several election districts to attend to matters Of
registration and getting voters to the polls.
1 he usual assessment was made on candidates
for the purpose Of raising money to defray the
expenses Of the campaign.
AT a meeting of the republican county COM
mittee held here today the following names
were added to the county ticket: For clerk of
the circuit court, Luther NJ. Watkins; register
of wills, Bernard Monday; surveyor, James
jackson; house Of delegates, W. s. Stalsmith
vice W. E. Brown. declined.
REAL ESTATE SALES.
MIR. Thomas B. BrOokes of Baltimore has
purchased Of Mr.. Clarence W. Hilleary the we'll
known Worthington farm near Redland, con-
tanning 1922 acres of land. for $40, 0CO, which in
cludes the crops now on the place. Mr. Brookes
is well known in the county, spending por-
ton Of his time with his family at Gaithersburg
MIR. Philip Stone has sold to Mr.. Eduard
Perry an acre building lot at Potomac for the
| sum of $500. DR.. J. K. Pullian has also pur-
chased an acre lot at the same place for $500
| Upon both Of these lots dwelling houses will be
| erected in the near future. Several persons in
| the vicinity of Potomac who contemplated
building during the present season have been
deferred from doing 80 by the delay in OPEN
ing the canal and the long distance to haul
| lumber by wagons from the District.
Quite large number Of persons from this
county will attend the annual race meeting Of
the Irotting Horse Breeders Association Of
| Maryland and the District Of Columbia, COM
mencing at Baltimore on the 29th instant and
lasting three days. SAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

South Dakota republicans organized last
night State Republican Association. They met
at the National Hotel. John II. King was elected
president, E. I. Greasy vice president, George
ID. Fisher secretary, W. I. Bateman treasurer
and ii. Rudolph sergeant-atarms. The execu-
tive committee will consist of the president,
vice president and secretary. Messrs. Jones,
Dresbach and Greasy compose the political COM
mittee. Regular meetings will be held the first
Wednesday in each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
A Great Interstate Cooking Main.

Arrangements have been completed for an
interstate cooking main between California and
Maryland for $1,000 and 500 each battle. The
contracting parties are Anthony Greene of Sac
ramento. Cal, and A. 3. Suit of Suitland. Nd,
both prominent breeders of game fowl. Rich
ard h Fox is the final stakeholder. Each side
Is to show seventeen cocks, the light weight to
be pounds ounces. the heavy weight
pounds ounces. The main is to be fought in
New York or New Jersey on September ., 1892.
and Arthur Z Suit or the stakeholder is to select
the battle ground Each side has deposited
$500 and the final deposit is to be posted on
January 4, 1892, making the total $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
The German Day Celebration.

Representative of the various societies in
terestsd in the celebration Of German day met
list night at sengerbund Hall and discussed
the partially drafted program. Reports were
received from committees and it was eviden,
that nothing could now prevent gratifyingIy
successful results Applications for assignment
" positions IN the parade were numerous and
the committee In charge reports that a parade
q i've divisions is now possible. Invitations to
review the parade and to attend the other e1-
srcises have been extended to the President, to
nembers Of the cabinet and to prominent Dis
tricf of4iciala
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
After the POundmaster's Place,

There are at least one dozen men who have
made written application for the position Of
''lord high executioner" of the District gov
eminent, which position is now held by Samuel
Einstein. Mr.. Einstein's official title is
'poundmaster," although the small boys will
always call him ''dog catcher" The various
candidates are bringing all the influence to
bear that they can muster, although there is as
yet no vacancy and the incumbent has not been
asked to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

The first annual session Of the Southern AZ
ternoon Press Association was held at Dallas,
Tex, Monday.
A. A. Bonner has bought the bay mare Ida
Norwood. She is nine years old and has record
of 2.261l.
W. II. John and R. W. Brannon have been
ruled OF by the Latonia Jockey Club in
connection with the Polk-Badget race of last
Saturday.
New York custom inspectors have seized
two trunks belonging to Miss Kate Sloch. pas
senger on La Bretagne. The trunks were filled
with costly Partisan dresses.
Col. Wilson, superintendent of tine United
States Military Academy at West Point, n. Y,
has issued an order to the effect that hereafter
the band will not be permitted to leave the post
in body.
During the past four months Kansas farmers
have paid of mortgages to the extent of 81 OOO,-
OO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
River View.

week Of enjoyment will be inaugurated
next Sunday at River View. 1t will be espe-
cially interesting to lovers of sport, as there
will be grand exhibitions of hurdle racing by
Prof. ia. McClary and Roman chariot races by
lady riders only. Entertainments occur on the
10Th, 22d, I'D, Path, 26th and 9th. There will
be dancing every day. Steamers leave at II
am. and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

Mr.. b. II. Warner returned from Montrose,
Pa, last evening. where his father, Mr.. Henry
Warner, died on Saturday after a brief illness,
aged seventy-seven years.
He was a most excellent Christian man, and
during his visits to this city engaged actively
in church and mission work, attaching himself
to q large circle of friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
Funeral of Henry Coleman.

The funeral Of II nry Coleman, the venera-
BILE colored messenger who attended the door
Of the Attorney General Of the Department of
Justice, who died Sunday, took place yesterday
from the Second Baptist Church. Many Off
cials Of the Department Of Justice, including
Attorney General Miller and Solicitor General
Taft, attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
Remembered by the Elaine InvincibIes.

A special meeting of the Blaine Invincibles
was held last evening at No. 1926 Pennsylvania
avenue President Carson presided. The
meeting was called to take appropriate action
concerning the deaths Of Hon. Geo. b. Loring.
Hon. John III. Hyman. Carter \. Stewart and
Henry Coleman A committee consisting of
1lessrs- A c. shipper. Knox Brown and Sonny
Hunter drafted suitable resolutions, which
were adopted by the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
BAD TASTE IN THE MOUTH


And wsshervomans itch and every species Of itching
burning. bleeding. scaly and pmply diseases Of the
skn scalp and blood. with loss Of hair instantly
relieved and speedily, permanently and economically
cured By the CUTICURA REMEDIEs whsn al other
methods and the bsst physdAns TIL Thsas an
stcoog Wogds, but xuA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALsAuGH's-"U 4 l."
acknowledgements
HARRIS BIJoU.-''Hearf of New York"
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-'A High Roller
KERNAS's LYcKuM THEArER.-'sThe Clemen-
seau Case"
BETHESDA PARK.-Balloon Ascension and
Parachute Jump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
Mind MystRriea.

From the Detroit Free Press
gentleman Of this city who has taken some
interest in mind reading, hypnotism, telepathy
and the like entered his Office the other day,
and just as he was sitting down thought Of a
friend whom he wanted very much to see on a
matter Of business. In less than o minute in
walked the very person.
''Did you just arrivey" asked the gentleman
"Drove up to the door about half a minute
ago." said the visitor.
Must send it to the Psychical Research So
ciety." said the gentleman, explaining what had
happened.
After his visitor went away he began think
ing it over. Then he suddenly recalled some
thing he had overlooked. On passing his Office
through another room he saw gentleman
reading a book with peculiar binding. 1t
reminded him Of another book in similar bind
ing he had been reading at summer resort the
week before. This reminded him that he
thought Of going back there for another week
of recreation and that reminded him that his
friend had been down there, too, and was ex-
pecting to go back with him. Then he won
dered how many similar mysteries might be
nationally explained if the connection between
ones thoughts could only he established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
Ny Liver

Ny LIVER
Has for year caused great deal Of trouble. Had
soreness in the back. little appetite, bitter In
the mouth and . general bad feeling all over that
could not locate. Have been taking Hoods Sarsaps-
rla for the past three months with great bsnsnt.
feel better. the
BAD TASTE IN THE MOUTH
II and general health il again quite good. No
longer feel those tired spells come over me - for
merly did.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
10 certainly most excellent medicine Mrs.. l. b.
CHASE, Fall River. Mass.
n. BE sure to ret Hoods SarsapayillA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

FORECAST TILL EIGHT A. N. FRIDAY.
For the District Of Columbia. Maryland and
virginia, continued fair weather today and
FRIDAY. winds shifting to southerly; slightly
warmer except in southern Virginia; stationary
temperature.
CONDITION OF THE WATER
Temperature and condition Of water at
an: Great Falls. temperature. 81; condition,
30 Receiving reservoir, temperature. 70. Con-
dition at north connection. Sc. condition at
south connection, 6; distributing reservoir,
temperature, y; condition at infuent gate
house, SO; condition at effiuent gate house, 20.
ssa am. rs pm o:a am. I2a pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

That beautiful and desirable residence, No.
2l5 9th street southwest, will be sold by public
auction tomorrow afternoon FRIDAY, Septem-
Der Isl by Eatcliffe. BARR Il Co., at O clock.
in front of the premises This property is in
a first-class neighborhood and near many of
the public buildings and museums, making it
most pleasantly located The house is large
and roomy and should command universal at
tention from investors and others.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

Capt Blake announces in reference to the re-
quest OF numerous patrons that the Mac
alester will make two more popular trips to
Marshall Hall and Indian Head, Friday and
Saturday evenings OF this week. Delightful
weather Is expected and the full harvest moon
promises to Hood the river with its soft light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

The remains Of eI-Representative John A.
Hyman of North Carolina were inferred yester-
day afternoon In Graceland cemetery The
preceding services were held at go G street
northwest conducted by Rev S. " Brown and
Rev. William Moore Messrs. @. W. Fearing.
George Arnold, Jacob Montgomery, Aaron
Owens, H. Z. Tyson and Frederick Mason we're
pallbeSrers-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
CONDITION OF THE WATER.

HARD TO BELIEVE, IsS'T IT? But we can con-
vince you that our sl.45 and 81 20 hats are the
usual e. and GAPS grades. The styles are cor
fecs- HENRY FRANC d Son. One Price,
Cor 7th and ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

TIE WINDSOR HOTEL, Fifth svenue, New
York, has been newly plumbed throughout
with the latest sanitary plumbing. The drink
ing water used is chemically pure and the ice is
made from distilled water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

Mrs. John F. Andrew, wife of the Massa-
chusetts Congressman, died yesterday morning
at their summer residence in Dublin, n H,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

LAST NrGHr at 10:15 o'clock fire was dis
covered in the basement of Aloysius G. Hop
kins store, 301 E street northeast The cellar
being filed with rubbish it took some time to
eItinguish the flames and about $50 damage
Resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17
FUTURE DAYS,

FUTURE DAYS,
CARNIVAL WEEK
RIVER VIEW,
Commencing SUNDAY. SEPT. 20. SEPT. %. "a.
"a. rs and "a.
Prof. J. A. NcCLARYS
GRAND EXHIBITION
OF
HURDLE RIDING
And
ROMAN CHARIOT RACES
By
LADY RIDERS ONLY,
Steamer SAMUEL J. PENTz and snothsr Yin
leave at II g. m. aud Pm.
DANCING ALL DAY.
Take the morning boat and see the young laaie.
Practice. See the GRAND STREET PARADE SAT
SEPT. ": ssl5-lO
9TH BARTHOLDI
- For Charter to Small Parties.
Run up or down river.
Pleasure boats OF ell kinds for hire and sale
JN0. CUMBERLAND / SON
Foot of + ct. NV.
eosem FOOT OF I'D u. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

AAoS5 the guests of Cardinal Gibbons in
Baltimore yesterday was Rev. DIR. Hogan of the
Catholic University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

PARTIES can obtain a copy Of this month.
Savings Journal by calling at the Washington
Loan and Trust Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-17

GRACE SHANNON will make another leap from
the clouds at Bethesda Park tomorrow ct $50
pm. Admission free.-Adrl
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CITY ITEMS

Grocers, Look!
Sugar.! Sugars! Sugars! Sugars!
JOHNSTON
Bros.
Co.,
central
sales office,
$50 La ave.
Wholesale
sugar
dealers.
Greatest assortment, largest stock Fine Teas
south of
New York.
Spice
grinders.
Whole spices
for picking.
Roasters Of coffee-Johnston Dry Roast
Every variety
of standard
Coffees known.
Do you
compete
for the
Tea and Coffee
Trade?
Ifso
Give your customers Dry Roast Coffees.
Our prices
toyou
are such
that you
can afford
to sell
finest goods
at moderate
prices.
Treat your customers right.
JOHNSTON Bios. & Co. Telephone, s1S.
1t Central sales Office, G39 La. ave.
Grant Chance
For buyers of Clothing at the corner OF 9th and
NV. Commencing tomorrow. 8 a. M, we shall
sell all our si2: SIS. SlS and $40 Fine Dress
SUITS at 80 All our 81 50. "A. $3.50. 50 and sc
Pants at s2.75. 800 pairs of Knee Pants AZ 40
cents 300 Children Suits-Cassimere, Cheviots
and Corkscrew-at $50
complete stock of Gentlemen's Hats at
very low prices. Gents Fine Neckwear re-
duced from SO cents TO 30 cents All our %
cent lies, Four-in-hand, Puffs and Tecks, at
IL cents.
Give us call More news tomorrow
H. FRIEDLANDER,
IL Sc. corner 9Th and E.
The Voice of the People Tells Yo So.
10 Auerbach's. 7th and ii SITS, go
And get a Domestic that'Il please you well,
And make your heart with pleasure swell.
sel73t
Finest and freshest coffees. MxrzeER's s, All 7th
Dog Collars Engraved, Razors Sharpened
Free. Rodgers Cutlery. wALFoRD, Az Pa.av.I.
Try YOUNG l. Co. s Gold Premium Paints YAK.
se16-4t
Extra Fine Spanish Sherry. MErzGER's.
School Books, New and Old bought and
sold, Merry's Exchange, 1ll2 Z st. NV PC.
MERRY. sel5-2w
"Snn- Rise Chop" Tea. soc. ID. MErzGERs
s. Heller, 720 It'll St.. is making specially in
Ladies and Children's Hair Cutting and Sham
pooiLg. Also cures Dandruff. sel2-5t-
Pure Old Rye Whisky, 75c at. MErzoER's
Guns for sale and hire wALFoID's. Az Pa. ay.s
Sewing Machines SO Only at Auer-
bach's East Branch Domestic S. NJ. & Patterns.
4th d Pa. ave- Sc. VIM. FUNKE. Mngr. sll-lOt
Excellent Claret, 25c. bot. MErzGERs s, eth St
Nervous Prostratio0, Sleeplessness, Opium
habit, Dizziness, Blues cured by DIR. Miles
Nervine Samples free at
Ctr MERITS DRcG STORE. l0l4 T St.
If You Want good Coffee. Butter. Flour
and Groceries NJ. 4 p. MErzsER, It'll st.
Selling Long Gray Hair Switches and Bangs
at reduced prices at s. HELLER's. sel2-5t+
An Invention Making Sewing Pastime.
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