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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Soldiers Home, and the court, after giving
MIN some advice about the use Of liquor,
sentenced him to sixty days on the farm
John c. Little, another victim of strong
drink, was in the tolls, and he was as
anxious to get out as Sheehan was to get
In,
I'm guilty" was his plea to a charge of
southwest.
This mans wife is in court" said Mr..
Pugh, land she asked me to speak a word
Tor her husband. He fell and hurt himself
Lsst night, and she wants to take him
home and nurse him."
.,Drunk, SUPPOSE" queried the court
res. your honor" he answered, "but 1
dont usually get drunk"
lou lou ;, were drunk when you were here
know l was" he said, "but that was
t ,nree years ago. If you will let me go this
"Tr : INV VIII n, take the pledge for year"
tne pledge Is good for a year" said
the eco court. its good for life.'
Ihen III take 1t for a year and trv to
Keep Keep it all the time. Give me q chance and
III prove myself" "'-u
wife took him home. "--u LIS
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Says That Academic Education 4,
Needed,

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Please allow me space in one of your
columns to say word more In reply
10 communication signed Member
of Class 81 The person who wrote the
editorial praising the one of The Stars is
of the opinion that the Colored High
School is Of very little benefit to the ne
gro Of the District of Columbia, If any,
ard that the true solution of the negro
futurity is industrial education"
Never was the person SO mistaken in
any of his or her ideas as he or she is now
The person says, That, as q rule there is
no money. literary tendencies, science
&c, among the negro race Why, when
the person speaks like that he or she mus.
be making a comparison between the two
races. The white race has been acquiring
the above named things ever since the
days of Colet. More and Others. where, in
fact, the negro has had only thirty years
to reach his position in life, and comparing
the two races and allowing for time, the
ratio between them is equal. Now, If the
person is consistent, why should he advo-
cate SO much Industrial education when
as rule there IS no money among the
negro race? The person knows that there
is discrimination in every field of labor.
Then who is to feed these mechancS-the
negro race? mo, they have no money"
SO, with the industrial education" he
will be as bad off with the academic
education But where is the person who
has an academic education who cannot
grasp an industrial education with more
firmness? No, the negro needs much
academic education he can get so as to
fill the positions which he clamors for and
which he is refused, because, 1t is claimed
he IS incapable of holding.
In conclusion, l think that because Prof
Booker L. Washington of TuSkegee (Ala.)
Institute has endeavored TO tell of some
of the things we lack, that some of the
weaker ones of our race have enGeavored
TO swallow larger mouthful than practi-
cable; that is to say, they are championinS
the cause of industrial education" the
potent factor for the elevation of our race
So l cannot the persons ground for
cCmpla nlng, unless l can apply it to his
or her .fainng to get position as teacher
upon the graduation of said person.
A HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR.
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a Hindu blanchard" was conducted at
Masonic Temple last evening by Staff Cap
tam Blanche Cox of the Salvation Army
ana several assistants The platform was
hunS with oriental drareries and Ian
terms and those who took part in the
service were dressed in native Indian cos
tune, and played on Hindu Instruments
while the congregation sang.
Capt. Cox delivered an address, describ-
ing at length her experiences during a
long residence and season of work among
the Hlndustanees. She also outlined her
plans fer the coming summer stating that
she proposed to visit many of the popu-
lar summer resorts, where she would hold
religious services.
Commissioner Rooth-Tucker of the Sal
walton Army Is expec:ed to be in Wash
inSton this week, and a meeting is to be
neid sunday at Masonic Temple, where
lie Will deliver address.
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THAT WOODEN ROOF,
What the New York Regulations
Quoted by Mr.. Carlisle Say.

A correspondent Of The Star writes;
THE Secretary of the Treasury is evil
IDENTIFY misfnformed when he states In ref
erence to the roof Of the new post office
building, the roof as now designed con-
forms to the building ordinances of the
cities of Chicago and New York as being
flre-proof structure
Section 492 Of the regulations In force in
New York states: Every building hereaf-
ter erected for whicn plans have not been
heretofore filed and approved, the height
Of which exceeds eighty feet, shall be built
hre-proof; that Is to say, shall be con-
structed with walls Of brick, stone, iron or
other hard incombustible materials, in
which timber lintes or bond timbers shall
not be placed, and n which the floors and
roofs shall be Of materials similar to the
walls. The stairs and staircase landings
shall be built entirely Of brick, store iron
or othe' hard incombustible materials No
wood work or other infianmablo materials
shall be used In any of the partitions, fur
rings or ceilings il any such lire-proof
buildings, excepting, however, that the
doors and windows and their frames the
trims, castings, the interior finish and the
moor boards and sleep ers directly thereun-
der may be made of wood
section 4S4 of these same regulations
seems to have direct bearing also on the
subject. That section says: If a mansard
or any other roof having a pitch OF over
sixty degrees be placed on any building
except wooden building, dwelling
mouse, not exceeding thirty-six feet in
helght, 1t shall be constructed of iron raft
ers, and lathed with iron on :he inside
and plastered, or filled in with 1ire-proof
material not less than three inches thick
ana covered with metal, slate or tile
IheSe regulations are now in force in
New York, and they have formed a basis
!or Ihe committee recently appointed by
the Commiss .oners t. revise building regu-
Iations of the District"
Another correspondent of The Star re-
!ers to statement in Secretary CarIisles
letter that the cost of labor and material
Tor making the desired change in the roof
would amount to $4,000, and the superin-
er thinks twenty per cent for superintend-
ence exorbitant when, he says, the best
archltects charge only three per cent and
hVe per cent for similar services
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ADJUSTMENTS.

hp"orth League Concert.-The District
Epworth League gave an old folks con-
cert ard reception last evening at Met
Zerott Music Hall that was enioyed bv a
large number of members of the organiza-
'ion and their friends. A program of lit
erary and musical numbers was rendered.
including a large chorus of sixty voices.
lhose who participated in the concert
were Miss Dana, Miss Storm, Miss Knight.
Miss nundel, Miss Prosper Mr.. Hum
phrey. Mr.. Ferris, Mr.. Barton Mr. Webb,
Mr.. Fahnestock, Miss Nellie Blye Bishop,
the Douglas Ladies' Quartet, consisting of
atle Kisses LaWrenson. Wheat. Branson
ana Houchen; Mr.. Henry and Signor Vim
cent? Refreshments We're served by dam
lilly clad young ladies'. who would allow
no credit. All who took part in the enter
talnment wore old time dresses and suits
ana the stage presented an extremely pic
tureSque appearance.
a Reunited Country-Mr. S. d. McCor-
mick OF kentucky, the wel-known lee
turer. will present his patriotic lecture, "A
Keuhlted Country at Metzerott Music
Han tomorrow evening at SD o'clock. Mr.
Mccormick is well-known in the lecture
world and comes to the national capital
with one Of the most interesting subjects
of the day. The patrons of the lecture are
all distinguished gentlemen, the list in
ciudlnS Cen Nelson A. Miles, Secretary
Herbert, Mr. Justice Brewer, Postmaster
General Wilson, Mr.. Justice Harlan, ex-
Gov. Jas. Il. McCreary, Col. John II. Nc
Elroy, Josiah Patterson, Gen JOS c.
Breckinridge, Assistant Attorney General
Howry ana MIR. Thomas Nelson Page
Seats may now be obtained at Metzerott's.
The Madrid's Benefit.-One of the unique
musical events of the year Will occur this
evening, when an orchestra of over 1JU
banjos, guitars and mandolins will play
at Metzerott Music Hall during the bene-
lit of the Madrid Mandolin Quartet. Be
sides the mammoth orchestra, which will
render number of selections, the quartet
will be assisted by Mss Alice Judson, late
of Hinrichs' Grand Opera Company; Mrs.
kittie Thompson-Berry, soprano; Miss
Eleanore Simonds Miss Antoinet;e WarIitz,
Mr.. George O'Connor, Mr. A. Stern, Mr..
James Watson, Mr.. ". II. Conley and
MIR. Dave &. Bangs, and one OF the most
enjoyable musical evenings of the season
is anticip ted.
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VICTIMS OF STRONG DRINK.
one Man Sent Down and One Turned
Over to His Wife,

John Sheehan. who is about thirty-fve
years Old, and who, to all appearances is
an ahle-bodied man, was a prisoner in Judge
klmbalis court today because he had re-
quested an officer to arrest him. Vagrancy
was the charge against him. and his plea
was guilty.
He came in the station last night" said
Policeman Bell" and asked to be sent down
He was under the influence of liquor at the
time, and said he had no home" IT,
How long have you lived in this city?''
Judge kimball inquired
Ten or twelve years, off and on" was his
response.
Why don't you keep soher?"
usually DO was the prisoners answer
out sometimes l get discouraged and then
L drink ''
discouraged about what?" the Judge
asked. 'Ne
AT the prospects of not being able to get
a good job" ~ So
Sheehan said he had been an inmate of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
PIANOS AND ORGANS,
Bradbury Piano Ware Rooms,
1925 Pa. Avenue.

When you go away this sea-
son-instead of storing your old
square piano let us take it in
part payment for a new Brad
bury upright. You'll save from
fourth to half of its worth In
saving the storage charges, and
if you won't be ready to buy the
new upright upon your return
we will be pleased to give you a
due bill good any time within IL
months. We will allow you full
value for it-much more than
any agent can afford-and give
you your choice of any of the
newest style Bradburys right
from the factory.
We shall send our representa-
tive if you say the word by pos
tai or phone (7S7).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
ALEXANC RIA HAPPENINGS
The Mt. Vernon Road to Be Completed
Soon.
The Miscellaneous News of the Day in
the City Across the Potomac
Police Court business.

1t is now definitely stated that the Mt.
Vernon Railroad Company have made sat
iSfactory arrangements with Mr.. Frank
Hume for the building of their road
through his place, and that the work of
finishing the road will be prosecuted rapid
ly. All rights of way have now been Sc
cured, and those in position to know say
that by the 18th CIR not later than the 10th
Of May cars will be running through from
Washington to Mount Vernon. The COM
pany, it is said, will put 800 men to work
in order tc finish the worF so as to accom-
n.odate the summer travel, which is stead
lily increasing, over the road
Police Court.
Business in the police court has been
rather large for the past month. This
morning Mayor Thompson had only one
case to dispose of, that of j. c. Thompson,
a negro hobo" arrested by Officer Knight
as a suspicious character. He was ordered
to leave the city within an hour. Several
nuisance cases were brought to the atten-
ton of the mayor, who ordered that they
should be abated al once.
Fixing the Grades.
The Washington Southern Railroad Com
pany have gangs of men at work on Henry
and Fayette streets placing their tracks
on these thorouglifareS on a proper grade.
When this shall have been done the city
council will take immediate steps toward
paving Fayette street and cutting down
the west sidewalk north of Cameron street.
The square between King and Cameron
has been In an unSigntly condition for
some time, the drainage being defective,
causing puddles of stagnant water to form
in several places.
Good TempIars Elect officers.
The following officers have been elected
by the Golden Light Lodge of Good Tenn
plars for the ensuing year: J. H. Bartlett.
chief templar Mark Miller, vice templar;
Edward Matter, chaplain; c. r. Herbert,
secretary; George Lyles marshal: Henry
Baker, guard; Henry Lyles, sentinel: j. IL.
Trunyer, treasurer, and Mrs. Powell S.
]. T.
Notes.
The Mercantile Railway Building and
Lean Association has made loars within
the past ten days amounting 20 $4,000.
There was game of base ball on Colross
grounds yesterday afternoon between the
crack Old Dominions and The Evening
Star teams. The former won in a holly
contested game, the score of which was
o to {.
The members of the Young Mems Sodal-
ity Lyceum have begun rehearsng for a
minstrel performance, to be given in the
near future.
At the meeting Of the electoral board
of this city Mr.. ]. NJ. White was elected
president, and Mr.. Edgar +. Thompson
secretary.
The Independent Pleasure Club will give
another of their pleasant dances tonight at
McBurney Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
Wonderful ansformnfian

rom cOrnfieId 70 thriving and prosperous
towns IN less than two years. Such is the
history OF st. Elmo and Del Ray. Over
forty fine residences, a church, post office.
steam road, electric road, electric light,
city water, stores, etc. Fifteen minutes
ride from city. Cash premium TO builders
Lots for sale. 800 to $3.50. Terms, 81 down
and 80 cents to Sl.25 weekly Particulars
nd free tickets at Wood, Harmon & Co.'S,
90 18th street.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
The First Meet VIII he at Ordway
RnnKe SeAt SATURDAY,.

hhhSe -teAt
At a meeting of the directors of the Ma
tional Rifle Association of America at the
National Guard Armory last evening all
arrangements were completed for the in
itial meet of the association at the Ord
way rife range Saturday afternoon. The
targets on the 2OO-yard range will be in
readiness for sweepstakes matches and
pool shooting at 2:lJ o'clock The weekly
association match is scheduled TO COM
mence at 4:3O o'clock, the entries closing
at J:lJ o'clock. This match is ten shots
a ~ yards ON the STANDARD American
target, with ICur points nanuIcap On sport
ing and ScheulZen rlles, anu Two points
handicap special nliA!lary rineS. Two
cash prizes Wall De Onereu II elSHt meu
enler II there are ten the In.rd man
WAI nave the entrance lee.
AppucduOn Tor membership In the aSSO-
CATION, II accompanied ny the requisite
cash, viii he rece.Nel at me range. Inc
Trans IedvC the 9th street station at 2:U1
ana pm, the lUIuier SlU.,,4I4S only
on nolIncdLou to the CONDUCTOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Last evening Inspector Hollinberger re-
ceved word from New York Of the arrest
OF u man supposed to be George Duncan,
alias Hunt, who is charged with having
robbed a room in Wizards Hotel several
days ago of two sealskin sacques. The
wraps belonged to the Misses Newman Of
125 Elliott place. Brooklyn, and were taken
during the absence of the young ladies'
from their room. A day later the wraps,
which are valued at $4UO, were pawned in
Baltimore for 50. and were recovered from
the pawnshop by Detectives Horne and
Weldon, who had charge of the case.
The man, George Duncan, who was STOP
ping at the hotel at the time and disap-
peared, claimed that he was a commercial
man. Last night Detective Weldon and
one of the employees of the hotel went to
New York to identify the prisoner under
arrest there and bring him back for trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The will of the late Thomas Johnson,
dated November -, 1898. filed .yes terday
afternoon, bequeathed the sum of 800 TO
George, a son of the testator, the state
ment being made that he has been well
provided for in the will of the late Eliza
beth d. Lowry. The residue of the estate
is to be equally divided between Lucy Ann
and Mary Virginia Lloyd, relatives of the
testatorS deceased wife. Armistead Peter,
jr-, is appointed executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Aliens Grand Opera House.-No perform
afce.
Academy of Muslc.-"A Tammany Tiger"
Columbia Photograph Company. 919 Penn
sylvan!a avenue northwest.-Exhibition of
the kaleidoscope and Graphophone.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-John F. Fields
Drawing Cards.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"An Art
lists Model"
MetzErott Music Hall.-Concert by the
Madrid Mandolin Quartet.
New National Theater.-"The Strange Ad-
ventures of Miss Brown"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
Greenbrier White SuInbur

This well-known mountain resort. on the
main line Of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
Vay.will open June 10, 1896 under new man
Ggement. Pamphlets may be obtained at
chesapeake and Ohio offices, 5l3 and 142l
Pennsylvania avenue and ITO F. st N w
Further particulars by addressing l.. w
Scoville. Manager, White Sulphur Springs.
Greenbrier county, W. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

The body of John S. Latimer, who COM
mitted suicide by swallowing laudanum in
the Smithsonian grounds Tuesday evening,
has been removed to Lees undertaking es-
Enlistment from the Emergency Hospital
Relatives of the deceased reached the city
today. and the remains will be prepared for
shipment TO East Side, Md, Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

mr: herbert w. Lewis, the agent of the
noaiu Vi chlloren's guardians. will give a
-ee'uie next Monday evening at the Con-
gregational Church, corner OF 10Th and r.
streets northwest on THE Rescue and pr
lection Of Children-Methods and ResuIts -
Inc lecture, which will be illustrated and
gwen under the auspices of the Civic Cen.
e ser, VIII begin at o'clock, and no admis-
sion will be charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
An officers Banauet

The annual banquet of the Officers. Asso-
citation of the second regiment. ID CNC
VIII be held this evening at Freund,s A
large number of prominent military mon
nave been Invited to attend, and a thor
oushly enjoyable evening is anticipated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
Special Candy Sale Tomorrox

Reeves, Poole < Co., 1913 F St NV will
sell tomorrow their regular 2J-cent candies
Tor ~ cents per pound, consisting of over
IMehty varieties of chocolates, bonbons,
Caramels, taffy and mint waters Made
fresh in their factory. Above price for to-
morrow Only.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Would you like to own a home? 81 down
and 90 cents to $l-25 per week will start
you. Call a our office for particulars about
those attractive suburban towns ST Elmo
and Del Ray. Prices of lots, $50 to $3.50.
Free railroad fares to those who wish to
see the properties. Wood, Harmon & Co.,
525 18th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

The B. and o. r. r. Company will sell
excursion tickets from Washington to Bal
timore for all trains of Saturday and Sun
day, May and 3. at the rate of SIS for
the round Trip, valid for return passage
Until following Monday inclusive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

That valuable business property. No $50
Pennsylvania avenue northwest for years
occupied by StOtt & Cromwell, wholesale
druSSlsts, Will be sold by public auction in
front of the premises on Wednesday. Nav
u, at 40 O'Clock. For terms, etc, see the
auctiOneers. Ratcl!fe. Sutton & Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
Spring Race Meeting ut Benninxs
April 18th 10 May I'd, 1896.

The Penn sylvaria railroad will run spe-
cial trains on week days. leaving 9th street
rtation at 200 and 2:30 p.m returning at
conclusion of races. Rate, 2oc. for the
round trip -Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate
landings at 10 am.
1872 l street northwest.-Tally- coach
for Arlington at 10 am. and . pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
CITY ITEMS,
We Can Make Handsome Rurs

OF old pieces Of carpets, at small cost Our
matchless process makes carpets fresh and
bright as new. Removesstains. Fireproofbldg.
Empire Carpet CleaningWks., 631-5 Mass. av
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Congress Heights office es1 Pa. ave.-Advt
4 Day to BE Remembered.

Friday, May l, at s p.rn., James +, OYSTER
VIII count the winner in the High school
boys Sterling bicycle contest BIB. box
best butter. Sl.25. 800 Pa aye-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

In order to accommodate the employees in
the departments the II. Metzger Co sale
of fine groceries will continue each day mn
til all Is sold. Sale at 10 am. and 2 nm
NJ. b. Latimer, auctioneer-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

EVERY CARPET THAT'S SENT HERE
To be cleaned is fully insured against loss
by firc-and made moth proof free. Wagon
calls. VI. r. Thorp, 4SS Maine ave. S. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Fine furniture at auction. Radcliffe, SUIT
ton q Co. will sell tomorrow morning May
j, at IL O'Clock, the entire contents of a
fashionable house." IFS c street north
vsSt--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

BEST GARDEN HOSE, 1Oc. FIT.
Lawn mowers, as low as $3.50. Fully guar
anteed in every point. Sanitary Garbage
Cans, IJc. Chas. T. Carter & Co, COG Pa.aV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30
A Good Gas stove for o5c

! burner-neat-aDd strongly made. A handy
stove to have about the house. 1-burner oil
Stove-best we've offered for the prfce-4Sc
1t j. w. BARKER, cor. 18th and ID sW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Doors,i1z thick, all sizes, 0Oc. apiece
All white pine. F.Libbey & Co, 6th&NY.ay
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Desirable local stocks and bonds to be
SOLD tomorrow at l O'Clock pm. at Duncan
son Bros See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Saurs plant sale, Williams G Co.'S auc-
tiOn rooms. corner 10th and Penna. ave, to-
morrow, IL am. and p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

High School Boys. Get Torether
Only two more days to score in the Ster.
Eng bicycle contest. James F. Oyster. 800
Pa ave. 5-lb. box best butter. 81 25-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Colonial Beach lots on small payments;
cottages for rent. T. b. Harrison, 1927 G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

WE SAY 1T EVERY DAY
"a dozen times and more-that we paper
rooms, only 81 up. Nolte. SO 9th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD w. HENDERSON lib F st.nw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

100 TT. boards for one dollar, best
lumber. F. Libbey & Co., 9th and NY. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Gas Stoves-Blue Flame Oil Stoves Mud
diman, GIL 18th st. Bottom prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-30

Gas the cheapest fuel if you use one of
our 1S9G imp. Gas Ranges or Stoves. a.
Eberly's Sons, rs 18th NV.