The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-02
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"Simplified Execution. a Comprehen-
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the title of new book by Edwin Cor
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director OF tAe Lawrence School Of Act
ing New York. This very helpful and
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who wish 10 perfect themselves In the
noble art of expression" Mr.. Lawrence
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'In the Old Chateau. a Story OF Rus
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the dreamy lakes under the whispering
forest arches. and through the glades
OF beautiful Nimovitch. its ffowery plains