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I'm recent interview on things in
A general in this country Hall Game, the
novelist, said:

In recent interview on things in
n general in this country Hall Game, the
novelist, said:
''As for the women, it is only natural
that they ShouuId have become what they
are-SuPerIoT, Intellectually, or at any rate
superficialiy so, to tie men. That is. OF
course. as a class. There are always so
many exceptions 10 every rule. But The
thing has CCmc about a : consequence OF
mans putting woman-American man,
American wOman-on Il pedestal and wor
shipping her He has stayed below the
pcdesi al and worked for her, not having
time, if he was the ordinary man Of bUsi-
ness. TO cultivate his mind and manner while
he so worked. But she has had plenty
OF time and size has made the best OF it.
In our own country ! consider the reverse
is the truth. The average EnglisbmaE is
superior TO tie average English woman in
intelligence and education. That is be-
cause he il likely to think OF himself and of
his sons before he thinks OF his wife and
daughters. And English women have
conScicntiOuSly upheld him in his attitude
toward them until comparatively lately, at
any rate. In America, on the contrary,
fancy that women have known their own
value and set ii rather high, for n number
Of yeaTs-a couple of generations, at least.
And 90 you think American women
very beautiful?"
"Pretticr, more attractive, more be-
witching than English women, yeS-but
not so regularly beautiful. The straight,
almost Greek nose and the fneffabIy lovely
and naughty upper lip Of the most per
feet type OF the English girl, / have not
seen equaied in America, / must say
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Kings Palace,
81 2--S14 Seventh St.
us Market Space.
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEET.
Interesting Reports Received FroI
tI,a JncaI Snpiatias

Interesting Reports Received From
the Local Societies.
The District branch OF the Kings Daugh-
ters held a meeting at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church last night. Mrs. w. G.
Mcdowell. secretary of the branch pre-
sided and Mrs. F. G. Collins was secretary.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Mrs. Pearson and Mr.. Edgar.
The executive committee reported and in
its report was the announcement of the
resignation of Miss Hattie White us treas
urcr. The place will not be filled till the
annual meeting Of the branch society in May
Mrs. Mcdowell will combine the duties of
the position with her own work as secre-
tary Till that time.
The constitution as adopted last May was
presented in printed form. and it was stated
that il would be on sale.
Secretary Wilson of the Associated ChaTi-
ties addressed the meeting regarding the
needs OF the poor, and urged that all CO.
operate with his society, which has it as a
purpose to help the poor TO help themselves,
He offered a bundle Of circulars Tor distri-
button and they were handed TO each person
present.
Reports were read from seven societies,
as follows: Mount Vernon NJ. f., Waugh
Chapel. Church of the Covenant. Gay Street
Baptist, two organizations in Epiphany
and the Unity Circle at Guntou Temple
Church.
Upon motion of Mrs c. s. Clark there was
Il discussion as 10 whether a member Of the
central committee of the national organ
ization should be invited to come here at the
time of the annual meeting. II was finally
voted 10 refer the matter Ia the leaders OF
the several circles with request that they
decide the question.
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ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

Mrs. Ann Burwell Norton, widow of the
late Rev. DR.. George II. Norton, who for
thirty years was rector of st. Pauls
Episcopal Church, died at her home. on
Upper Prince street, this morning, in the
siXty-fourth year of her age. She leaves
several children, among them, Judge J.
X. NJ. Norton, OF the Alexandria corpora
tioD court, aud Mr.. j. Hatlcy Norton, Of
the washington bar.
In August, 1892, warrant was sworn
out against Il colored boy uamcd Harry
Bryant. charging him with having as
Saulted and robbed "a colored girl named
Martha Jones, on Che highway. IN Fairfax
county. Bryant, after. committing the
crime, fled. ard only within the last few
days returned to this city, where he was
arrested and held, pending a hearing.
The tugs Juno and Templer OF this city
are lying at Moore's machine shop pier
receiving a general Oyerhauiing and hav-
ing TIE steam pipes coated With asbestos.
The new building regulation law, which
was introduced into the city council by
the street committee, is receiving the
careful study or the members OF The city
council, all OF whom have been Supplied
with a printed copy. 1t is thought that
the iaw Will pass both branches OF the
council at its next regular meeting.
The Oriental Baseball Club has been or
ganized by young Aiexandria players aud
will be open to challenges from teams whose
players are from eleven to thirteen years OF
age. The following are the players: Viii
liam RaIHmel, captain and shortstop:
Ed Harlow, pitcher; George Fisher. catcher:
r. Fisher, first base; c. Ewald. second
base: ]. Delaney. third base; ). Lauphciner
center field; c. Sch hwab. right field; s.
Goodrich. left field.
William VOLTS estate has been sold TO
III. SchIiler & Co. 1t Is located on the south
side OF King street, between Patrick and
henry. oI which MIR. Schuier Will shortly
begin the erection of two handsome modern
dwellings.
The buoy tender Maple was yesterday
engaged in placing buoys IN tic river Off
this city. A buoy has been placed over the
wreck of the burned steamer City OF Alex
andria. which lies on the edge of the flats
off the foot of Prince street
The Republicans and quite number of
ex-Dentocr;:ts are urging ex-PostEiastcr
Parkc Agncw to announce himself for Con-
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UNDERTAKINGS.
j. WILLIAM LEE.
UNDERTAKEN
332 Pa. Ave. y. w.
FirSt-clnSss service. Phone, 1888.
jy4-6m
DIED


DALRYMPLE-On the morning OF March
clyde e., son or Ellis and Annie Dalrymplp,
aged sixteen years.
Funeral from Nc. 332 E street north
east, at r. m, Saturday March II.
Friends OF family invited.
(Steubenylie, Ohio. papers please copy
HENSE Y-Henry H., accidental death,
l:2S a. m.. March II, at his residence.
No. 436 Massachusetts avenue uort invest.
Funeral on Saturday, March Ii, from
calvary Baptist Church, at D. m. Rela-
tives and friends invited. Interment prl-
vate. IL
SEEDERS-Departed this life, after
short illness. Catherine Seeders, widow OF
the late William SeederS, and sister OF the
late james and John Bligh.
Funeral Saturday morning, March | 4. at
$50 a. H., from the residence OF her
nephew, John A. Bligh, 81 4 Seventh street
southwest. 1t
SULLIVAN-on Thursday, March l2.
miah and the late Ellen Sullivan, aged "a
years. 10 months and z days.
Funeral from his fathers residence, No
! 1T14 Fourth street northwest ON Saturday
March +. at 8: so a. H., thence to InImacu-
late Conception Church, where mass will
be said for repose of bis soul, and thence TO
the b. & o. depot. Interment at Rockville.
Md. Friends and relatives are respectfully
invited to attend.
MARRIED.
SCHREINER-HALL- March / S96.
by the Rev. Mr.. HiIlger of the Epiphany
Chapel, at the residence OF the brides pa
rents, Raymond Schreiner and Emma NJ
Hall. Item
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gress as the Republican candidate Mr..
Agnew would carry Alexandria city and
county and would stand a most excellent
chance in the district.
The Lenten services in st. Paul's Church
lats night were conducted by the Rev
Father Bowler and were attended by
large congregation.
The silver party meeting in the Opera
House last night was very Siinlly attended,
less than 200 persons being in the house a
any time. Col. g. G. Bradshaw of Mon
tana delivered an address arraigning both
the Old parties and urging the people of
Alexandria to form silver clubs, and talk
silver 10 their Democratic and Republican
friends. Col. Wells of South Carolina
also spoke in advocacy of silver Dr. J.
j North. chairman OF the national commit
tee, presided over the meeting.
Capt George W. Wilkerson. a we'll
known ana popular conductor on the
Southern Railway, died yesterday even
ing OF dropSy at his home, No. 11O9 Duke
street Capt. Wilkerson had many friends
in Washington who will regret to hear OF
his death.
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CHOIRS ARE ORGANIZING.
Getting Into Practice for the Big
Endeavor Chorus.

The music committee of the Christian
Endeayor convention is very much encour-
aged at the enthusiastic manner in which
The chOirs in the various churches are being
formed
Mr. Clark. chairman OF the committee.
has been at headquarters almost every
afternoon during the past two weeks and
his various assistants in the societies have
kept him busy answering questions and
receiving the reports of progress. The
following choirs have been reported as
having organized and begun the rehearsal
of convention music:
Vermont Avcnue, Christian, leader Mr.
Russell Barnes: Gunton Temple Memorial
PreSbyter ian. leader, Mr.. j. Arthur
Rose Mount Vernon Place, Methodist
Episcopal, leader, Mr.. Page l.. Zimmerman.
Metropolitan, Presbyterian, leader, DR.
F. j. Woodman; Western, Presbyterian,
leader. Mr. Harry q KimbalI; Fourth.
Presbyterian, leader, Mr.. j. A MacElwee:
GurleY Memorial, Presbyterian, leader,
Miss Jennie NJ. Taylor; Garden Memorial,
Presbyterian, leader, Mr.. Theodore T.
Smell, and Grace, Baptist, leader, Miss
Susie L. Townsend.
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OVER HANCoCK's PEDESTAL.
Contractor Manning and Sculptor Ell
licot Go to Law.

Contractor Manning and Sculptor Ell
licot Go to Law.
The big pedestal for the Hancock statue
at Seventh street and Pennsylvania aveune
gave rise to n suit which went to trial
before Judge McComas yesterday.
The case IS Joseph f. Manning, who built
the pedestal, against J NJ. Ellicot the
artist, who made the statue, and has the
contract for its erection. Mr.. Manning is
asking for $1,000 additional pay. He
has received about 81 1900 for his work, but
alleges that he had an agreement with Mr..
Eliicott. by which he was To receive about
$4,000 for his share.
The appropriation had not been made
when the agreement was entered into.
Ar. Manning says the pay was in a measure
speculative and he was to have an amount
up TO S23 900, in case they secured an
appropriation for The amount desired.
Mr.. Manning also says that he advanced
certain sums of money, pending the ap-
preparation and he ought to recover these
also.
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AGAINST ARBITRATION.
National Law School Debaters Prove
the system Wrong.

The bi-weekly meeting of the debating
society of the senior class, National Uni
verSity Law School, was held last night
at the college.
The question discussed was, Resolved,
That arbitration alone should be resOrted
to in International disputes" The speakers
on the affirmative were Messrs. Louis NJ.
Sanders of Michigan. and Addison Hall OF
Kentucky, and on the negative, MeSSrs.
Arthur h. Shelton OF this city and ! mos NJ.
Cover OF Virginia. The judges, MessTs.
Jochum, Voyics and Newman, decided in
favor OF the negative.
AT the next meeting, to be held March 81,
the question, Resolved, That the United
states should grant belligerent rights to
MessrS. a. NJ. Johnson, w. II. Voy!es and
]. Fl. Jochum, ir, on the affirmative. and
MeSsrs. A. V Graves, d A. Usina and F.
s. K. Smith on the negative.
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NOW NEARING ITS CLOSE.
Fencibles' Fair Grows Brighter as Ii
End Gets Npar,

EHu SeIS n ear.
Tonight there will be regret at National
Rifles armory. The Fencibles' fair Will
come to a close.
For the two weeks OF its existence every
night has been one of social animation and
enjoyment there. 1t has been SO pretty one
liked to be there and SO pleasant that it
was hard to go away. IL was planned
TO entertain. II has done it. Your
Moneys Worth" would have been an APP
propriate legend for everyone to read, for
1t has been all that
AS the time comes to end it the crowds
grow greater. Last night an immense
throng. was gathered. All seemed to feel
that the good times were OF but short
duration, and they went into the merry
whirl with q will.
The great feature tonight will be the
auctioc- Loads OF things yet on hand viii
be disposed of. They have to go. They
OF a lifetime.n
The auction VIII begin at 10. There
are so many things to be sold that they
cent be enumerated. Then. there VIII be
dancing, and feastiBg and lots of merry
diversions for all. The last night will be
made gorgeous. Go.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Salaries Paid hy Cuba.

These are salaries paid by Cuba to some
of its Spanish Officials: Governor gen
eral, 10000, in addition TO a palace, a
country house, servants coaches and fund
for secret expenses; director general OF the
treasury, S1s.500; archbishop OF Santi-
ago and bishop OF Havana, $4,000 each;
commander general Of the naval station,
SIC 6,392; General Legundo Cabo and presi-
dent OF the audienca, $4,000 each; gov
ernor of Havana ana secretary OF the gen :
eral government, $4,000 each. All these
Officers also receive free lodgings and
servants. Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Raising Convention Funds.

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society
OF the Metropolitan Church held au enter
tainment, in the chapel. at Sixth and
A streets northeast, last night to help
rs,se the amount pledged for the expenses
OF the approaching national convention
here OF the organization. There was a
good attendance. s.Ag candy social closed
the evening and wasarnuch enjoyed by the
young folks. The affairs was uuder the
direction OF Supt.s Julian Cockerille, OF
the juniors, and Miss Edna Mills.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

SIrgeon General Sternherg, q. s. A, and
Mrs. StcrnhcTg entertained al a reception
last evening in honor OF The five graduates
OF the \ rmy Medical School, who received
their diplomas yesterday afternoon, and
TIE Officers OF the faculty and their wives
Lilies ana roses added to the attractive
ness OF the drawing room. the dining room
and table decorations being yellow jon
quils.
Mrs Sternberg was assisted in receiving
the guests by Miss Ball of Albany. n Y,
daughter of DR. Ball, who is stopping at the
house. Miss Balls an accomplished pianist,
and played several brilliant numbers for
those present, which were cordially en-
joyed.
Col Charles II. Alden, president of the
school. Prof J. II Brownton OF jefferson
College, Philadelphia, Senator Hawley
and A ssistant Surgeon ] H. Stone, Irving
Rand Powell c. Fauntleroy. Thomas j.
Kirkpatrick and James S. Wilson.
Gen and Mrs. Draper will be host and
hostess at dinner this evening
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Washingtonians in New York.
fSna,ial tn The u'irnesA

New York. March 13.-T. Bruce, Bar.
rctt; NJ. Cohen. Hoffman; H. F. Dunkforst,
j. Z. Powell. AstorAR. E. weldon, Broad
way Central; A. z. Leidy, Grand; j. d.
Haddaway, St Denis; c. L. Frailey, Muir
ray Hill; Miss Il. C. Korn, st. Cloud; A B.
Veazey. Grand Onion; II. H. Bliss, L. Chal.
mers, j. W. Fritch, L. G. Kendall, E. B.
Stockins, Astor; w A Gait, Westminster;
b. Micon, Hoffman.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Going to baltimore.

The District Epworth Lea que has Sc
cured reduced rates over the 9ltimore and
Ohio Railroad to Balimora )r Monday,
March 16, on account of Ep rth League
Day. large delegation, Guiding the
District officers and memberi the board
of control, viii leave on Il 6:20 train
Monday. The anniversary meeting will
be held in Broadway NJ. Z. Church at s
a n'1lnol-
The morning times., 1896-03-14
The Potatoes Tricentennial.

This year the potato celebrates the three
hundredth anniversary OF Its introduction
into England. In 1886 Sir Walter Raleigh
first brought patotoes from America to Eng
land, and for some time they were a luxury
OF the rich alone. costing 2 shillings per
pound. Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Church Lyceum Election.

The Metropolitan Baptist Church Ly-
ceum has elected the following officers:
President, j A Payne; vice president. A.
F. Boston; secretary, Miss E. v, Russell;
assistant secretary, DR.. s.. M. Pierre !;
treasurer, Miss Johnson
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Fresh Laid Eggs.

Tcu cannot improve on a nice fresh egg-ths
trouble Is 20 get fresh ones We LOOK after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up In one dozsa
patent pcckst boxes, Rnd every egg is guaran-
ised fresh, The price is no higher taan others
Gtk fe- inferior Qualities
WILKINS g. COMPANY.
Square Marble and Glass StaniA
Nenter Market
The morning times., 1896-03-14

Senator and Mrs. Sherman will give a
dinner tonight.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Estate of Jane Carroll.

Mr.. Thomas F. Waggaman yesterday
filed petition for the probate OF the will
of the late Jane CarroI, the last repreSen-
tatlye OF Daniel Carroll of Duddington, on
whose estate the Capitol stands. The paper
shows that Miss Carroll's personal estate
consisted of a real estate note Tor $23, SAC.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Marriage I.icenses

Licenses TO marry were issued yesterday J
to the following:
Burr Pinkard and Ella Stewart, both OF
Alexandra, Va.
Moses R. Yoelson and Chyesa Yevels.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
Junlor Suffrape Climb.

The Junior Equal Suffrage Club Of the
District Of Columbia win receive at the
residence OF Mrs. Gen. Colby, No. 1925
Tenth street northwest, today from & TO
10 p. m
The morning times., 1896-03-14

The next performance in The Sun
day Times Toy Theater Will be "Rip
Van Winkle," the ever-popular. The
entire play, with movable charnc-
ters, will be presented with The Sun
day Times.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

RIP Van wInkIe." whom we havs
laughed Over-crted Oyer-wtll be pre-
scented as complete play with The
sunday Times
The morning times., 1896-03-14

"Trip Van winkie,2' whom we tt.ve
laughed over-ctted over-wilt be pre-
scented as a complete play with The
Sunday Times.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
THIS PAGE IS PLANNED TO INTEREST THE HOMIE CCl
Kings Palace.
WAISTS,
SKIRTS,
CHILDREN'S COATS.

SILK WAISTS.
Very Stylish Taffeta Silk Waist, Blouse
front, crushed belt, collar with velvet tabs,
finished with brass buttons, full sleeves,
changcable striped effects; regular $3.50
value; special
$500.
Handsome Striped China Silk Waist,
full bishop sleeves, blouse front, crushed
collar; regular $500 value; special,
$3.l&.
ST Silk Waists at S5 IS.
Elegant Persian silk Waists, with full
pearl buttons, crushed collar, velvet flap,
also trimmed with pearl buttons-Dought
to sell at 81 100,
$6.25.
CHlLDRENS COATS.
job lot OF cfildrcns' Cream Goats, some
eiderdown, with ribbon trimming, others
cashmere ribbon and lace trimmed: rang
ing in prices from $500 to IS SO; win
go at
$I.43.
Very Handsome Novelty Skirts, in Fig
ured BrilIianfine, lined and bound; worth
$500 and S3. so,
$l.SS.
Elegant Spring Skirts, all wool, light
patterns, checks and fancies, Just arrived;
worth Sc, ST, and So.
$4.0S.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

DR.. w. l. Ralph OF Utica, n. Y, will
leave Washington Monday for Florida.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean entertained
at an elegant dinner party last evening.
The Marine Band. stationed In the gal
lery, played delightfully."- throughout the
function.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

Mrs. LeGrand Belts of Norwalk. Conn.
is visiting Mrs. John Seymour, her sister.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

Mrs. Rochester win entertain at
luncheon today.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
SOUTH POLAR PICTURES
Explorer B0rschgreVink's Views
and Visions of the Antarctic.
CURTAINS OF LIVING FIRE

Stories by Flood and Field of the
Antarctic Continent w onders of
Victoria Lnnd-Peng uins as Tall
as a Man-FIOra and Fauna of Il
Kew World.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

Mrs. J. L. NJ. Curry gave an informal
tea yesterday afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
LENfEH QUIET In
The SOCIAL SETS
Few Functions Followed the Gay
eties of Thursday.
Gave Dinners, and Army Medical
Graduates Entertained.

comparative social lull last evening
followed the unusual gaycty of the evening
previous.
"Awfully stupid tonight" said one So
ciety girl 10 a second, "but l guess Wen
have to go on Lentng now till caster;
o, dearr'
Senator Morrill, OF Vermont. entertained
last evening AT dinner to the members
OF the Finance Committee.
Guests were: The Vice President, SeRa-
tor Sherman, Senator Allison, Senator
WalthalI, Senator Harris, Senator Jones
OF California. Senator Vest Senator Cor
man. Senator Piatt of Connecticut Senator
Burrows, Senator Wo!coit, Senator White
and Mr.. James Morrill,.
La France roses decorated the table.
Miss Maud Brinkworth, OF Louisville,
is visiting Mrs. J b. Foster, OF l1O6
! Eighth street northwest.
General and Mrs Rochester of Eighteenth
street, entertained at d dinner last even
ing.
Mr. and Mrs George Fraser will give a
luncheon today.
The Chinese Minister entertained at din
ner last evening Hon. John w. Foster
and Mrs Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. lansing
Mr. Henderson and the members of the
legation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Relyca will be at
No. 1875 X street after March 10.
Or and Mrs. Sewers gave dinner last
evening.
Mrs J. L. NJ. Curry gave an informal
tea yesterday afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

DR. and Mrs. Sewers gave dinner last
evening.
The morning times., 1896-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Relyca will be at
No 1875 X street after March 10.
The morning times., 1896-03-14
HALL GAINES VIEW.

Gen and Mrs Draper will be host and
Istess at dinner this evening
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-27
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

NAVAJO MINING COMPANY-LOCA-
~ ton OF principal place of business, San
Francisco, California. Of works,
Tuscarora, Elko County, Nevada.-Notice
Is hereby given that at q meeting OF the
Board Of Directors, held ON the 4th day Of
June, 1895, an assessment (7No. go OF Ten (1O)
Cents per share was levied upon the capital
stock OF the corporation, payable immedi-
ately In United States gold coin, to the Sec
rotary, at the once OF the Company, No. $40
Pine Street, Rooms IS & Ia, San Francisco,
California. Any stock upon which this as
sessment shall remain unpaid on
The 14th day Of July, 1895,
will be delinquent, and advertised for sale
at public auction; and unless payment ia
made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the
18th day Of August, 1896, to pay the delin
quent assessment together with the cost OF
advertising and expenses Of sale. By order
OF the Board Of Directors.
j. w. PEW, Secretary.
Omce-No. $40 Pine Street, Rooms Is & IL
San Francisco, California.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-27
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

NORTH BELL ISLE MINING COM
~ pany-Location Of principal place Of
business, San Francisco. California-Loca-
ton OF works, Tuscarora, Ellzo County, Ne
vada.-Notice is hereby given that at q
meeting or the Board of Directors, held on
the 4th day OF June, 1896, an assessment
mo. 24) Of Ten uO Cents per share was levied
npon the capital stock of the corporation,
payable Immediately in United States gold
coin, to the Secretary, at the office Of the
Company No. $40 Pine Street, Rooms Is g.
II, San Francisco, California. Any stock
upon which this assessment shall remain
unpaid on ....
The 18th day of July, 1896
will be delinquent, and advertised for sale
at public auction; and unless payment is
made before, will be sold on Monday, the
10th day of August, 1896, to pay the delin-
quent assessment together with costs Of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale. By order Of
the Board OF Directors.
J. w. PEW, Secretary.
Of1ce-No. $40 Pine Street, Rooms Is &
San Francisco, California.