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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-23

the captain of the guard, who ordered
that the eat be captured and imprisoned
and the sparrow placed in his quarters.
The order was obeyed and that after
noon on the Plaza de Armas, outside Of
La FuerZa, lei gato'' was regularly tried
by drum-head court-marual and sentenc-
ed TO death. The crippled animal was
| shot by two soldiers and its body was en-
| balmed. Capt Gen. Domingo Dulce, who
| was in command of the island at the
time, was informed of what had taken
pace, and, instead OF regarding 1t as a
soldiers prank ordered that the body Of
! the sparrow be prepared for iuterment.
He said that while the bird itself was of
no consequence il was, in the abstract,
the incarnation of the admirable qualities
possessed by the soldiers of Spain and
that to properly impress the Cuban the
body must be given a soldiers funeral
with full honors. A general order to this
effect was issued Bishop Fleix Y Solanz
was summoned to the palace and instruct
ed to perform his part in the obsequles just
as he would for dead soldier. Invitations
which were really commands-were is
sued 70 all the best-knoWn Spauiards in
Havana to attend and this included such
men of prominence as Estrella Judge OF
the supreme court; MunoZ Garcia.
! principal officer in the treasury depart
meut; Senior Nergez, secretary of the COL
! onies in Spain; Senior Comprodon the
! leading poet Of his day; Senior Juan Mar
tinez Villergas who, under the nom de
plume of Miramamolin wrote the ablest
and most political reviews in Cuba; the
editors of all the newspapers published in
the city, and Senior Gonzalo Castenon,
subsequently killed in Key West, and for
the alleged desecration of whose grave
eight young students were butchered in
cold blood. There were eight battalions
in Havana, end the wife of the command
er Of each sent large offerings of flowers
bier was prepared and the poor little
sparrow was placed on a fragrant bed
of roses and lilies, and was twined about
with wild vines and lilac blossoms. The
drums were muffled, and the cortege was
given the order to march. With solemn
tread the long line proceeded afoot to the
cemetery on the outskirts Of the city and
there the body of the victim of "Ea cato"
was committed to the earth. The few
Americans in Havana beheld the specta-
Gle with amazenent. Indeed, the ma
iority of them were under the impression
that the funeral was that of some dis
tinguished parsonage.
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THIS $40 HOG COST $4,000.

How Two Farmers Fought Over Him
in Long and Expensive Lawsuit
Moberly, Mo, Dispatch to the Globe-Dem-
ocrat.
It now develops that the famous $40 hog,
the subject Of litigation between Noah
Iingsberry and John thinner, will cost
the latter, the defendant, not less than
$4,000. The celebrated case of Howard
county brought here on a change of venue
from the Fayette circuit court, was de-
cided in the Randolph circuit court yes
terday afternoon, and went to the jury
Monday evening. On Tuesday the jury
awarded verdict in favor Of the plaintiff,
Kingsberry, for 81 damages. which leaves
thinner, the defendant, to pay the costs,
amounting to over $1,000. There are also
two SANDER cases growing out Of the hog
case. One of them Mas been compromised
and the other probably will be. The full
amount of the costs in the three cases,
including attorneys fees, TO be paid by de-
PENDANT, will aggregate the large sum
mentioned.
The hog case is known on the docket as
that of Noah Kingsberry against John
thinner The court history of the case
would fill a book, and among the lawyers
II Is ItEdIQtu DIS one Vi TIE ulOSL ldHlDuS
cases ever tried in the state of Missouri.
II was a suit for possession OF a hog val
ued at $40. Noah Kingsberry and John
thinner live on adjoining farms in Frank
lin township, Howard county, near New
Franklin. About year and a half ago
q hog strayed on TO Zimmer's farm Kings
berry identified the hog as one Of his and
sent to thinner for It. thinner refused TO
give It up, when Kingsberry began suit
for It's possession. giving a replevin bond
The court ordered the constable to take
the hog from thinner and restore 1t to
Klngsberry.
In the first trial Of the case, before a
justice of the peace, there was a mistrial
and new trial was ordered. The second
resulted in a verdict in favor of Kings
berry. An appeal was taken by thinner
to the circuit court of Howard county
and when the case came to trial 1t resulted
in a second judgment I'm Kingsberry's fav-
or. Owing to the alleged misconduct of
one Of the jurors, the Judgment was set
aside and a new trial ordered. thinner s
attorneys at once entered a motion for a
change of venue, which was granted to
this Randoph) county, with the result as
given.
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WOODMEN ROLL LOGS.
Had n Merry Time at Their Clearing
In Pythian Hall.

In Pyth1an Hall.
Mistletoe Camp No. 4, of the Woodmen
of the World, held a log rolling last night
at it's clearing at knights of Pythias' hall.
The occasion was all the success that was
expected.
The camp fires were lighted at $50
o'clock. Then the enjoyment began. The
first log rolled moved so easily and music
ally that the young men of the Mandolin
and Banjo Club who were pushing it
along, received great applause.
The programme begun by the club was
well carried out by the others. who took
part. A vocal solo by Mrs. Smith, was
greatly enjoyed, as was also a violin solo
by Mr.. Deal. The recitation of Miss Ber-
tie Muhlberg was well received. 1t was
rendered with considerable ability, and the
audience gave every sign of appreciation.
The piano solo by Miss FAIR was admira-
bly, played, and was followed by the adj
dress of the evening by Mr.. w. b. Stubs.
The speaker began with a description of
one of the old fashioned log rollings of
Middle Georgia. He told how the neigh
bors would all come at sunrise to help the
farmer clear up his land, and of the good
times that were always had on such occa-
sions. The spirit that had induced the
Woodmen to call their social gatherings
log rollingS was mentioned and the desire
to aid others. which was the principle up
on which the log rollings of the pioneers
of the soil were conducted, was warmly
commended. Mr.. Stubs expressed admi-
ration for an order that makes it's princi-
pal object the rendering of aid to those
in need.
Upon the conclusion of the address, re-
freshments were served. After a time
spent in their enjoyment and social talk,
the programme was resumed.
The Mandolin and Guitar Club again en-
tertained the audience, and was followed
by Mr. Deal, who rendered another of his
violin solos. Mr.. Catherwood recited with
success, and Mr.. Roberts vocal solo was
heard with pleasure Home Sweet
Home" played in a masterful way upon
the banjo by Mr.. O'Hagan, completed the
programme
The Woodmen had a good audience The
attendance was by invitation, and the
clearing was comfortably filled. The sue
cess of the log rolling was largely due TO
the efforts of the committee, having it in
charge This committee consisted of
Messrs. A. b. Brooks, chairman; w. r.
Hewlett E. Y. Burdell, R. W. Farr and A.
NJ Walthour.
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TO-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity until
midnight Saturday. Oct. %, 1S97.-Gener-
ally fair weather.
Weather from Washington
For Georgia and South Carolina-Prob-
ably fair Saturday, north to east winds
For Eastern Florda-PartIy cloudy
weather with showers Saturday; northerly
winds.
For Western Florida-Generally fair Sat
urday; northeasterly winds.
General Conditions-Cooler temperature
changes are noted in all sections east of
the Rockies, except over Texas, the Low
er Mississippi valley, and extreme South
ern Florida, where little or no change
has taken place. The lowest temperature
reported was A degrees at Marquette,
Mich. and the highest, Sc at Key West.
Light showers were generally reported
during the past twelve hours along the i'm
mediate Middle Atlantic coast, and over
Central Florida. A light shower is also
noted at Raleigh, N. C. Elsewhere clear
weather prevailed.
Light northeasterly winds are reported
from the North Atlantic coast stations,
Atlantic sations.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature 2:30 pm. rs degrees
Minimum temperature a. M. 50 degrees
Mean temperature .............. 90 degrees
Normal temperature ............ 65 degrees
Excess of tempera ture .......... 4 degrees
Accumulated excess since
Oct. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Y degrees
Accumulated excess since
Jan. l. .,,........................1 42 degrees
RalnlaH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90 men
4NOllldl III men
Excess since Jan. ..............5.53 inches
River Report.-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta at a.
M (75th meridian time) yesterday
was SO feet, rise of 90 foot
during the preceding twenty-four hours.
Cotton Region Bulletin, Savannah, Ga
for the twenty-four hours ending at a.
m, 18th meridian time, Oct %, 1897:
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KING AGAINST MINTOsH.
The seventh District Election Com
test Heard by Judge FaIIigant.

rho seventh District Election Com
test Heard by Judge FaIIigant.
Judge Falligant heard argument yester-
5av in the superior court in the contested
election case of King VS.. Mcintosh from
the Seventh district. Decision was re-
served.
An order for the Incorporation of the
Colored Orphan and Industrial Home was
GRANTED by Judge Fallgant the incorpora-
tors being H. C. AYES, J. R. Maxwell and
A. P. Haywood. The purposes of the in
stitution, as stated in the petition for In
corporation, are to provide a proper asy-
INN. train up and care for colored chill
dren of tender age. The institution has
no capital stock, and is entirely benevo-
lent enterprise.
Argument was heard by Judge Falligant
in the case of r.. r. Riley VS.. J. W.
Teeple, application for relief and decision
reserved.
An order was passed giving the execu-
tors of Jacob Quint the right to sell real
estate being lots 70 and n Cue ward, cor
ner Henry and Jefferson streets.
Three petty cases were disposed of by
Judge NORWOOD IA the city court yeSlef-
dav Albert Cheese was convicted of
stealing $S7. % from S. Bernstein, and was
sentenced to twelve months on the gang
or TO pay a fine of $50.
Lewis Harris was sentenced to pay
fine Of $40 or spend six months on the
gang on conviction for malicious mischief.
H. s. Davis, charged with stealing
pair of pants, was acquitted.
The following business was transacted
in the ordinary's court yesterday: George
r. Drane, administrator of the estate of
Henry NJ. Drane, Jr., applied for letters of
dismission and citation was ordered pub.
lished.
Temporary letters of administration on
the estate of c. ]. Roach were granted
Thomas P. Roach.
H. NJ. Branch, administrator OF
the estate of Charlotte S. Branch. filed
petition to transfer stocks, which was
granted.
w J. Poythress who was charged by
the Savannah Grocery Company with sell
ing mortgaged property, was found guilty
in the city court yesterday and sentenced
to pay a fine of $40 and costs or spend
three months in Jail Judge Norwood af-
forwards reduced the fine to S. and costs
which amounts were paid by Poythress.
Poythress has had a good deal of trouble
of late. After settling up with the court
yesterday he said that he intended going
in the country and spending few days
with his parents.
The grand jury of the city court made
its presentments yesterday to Judge Nor
wood of the city court, and was discharg-
ed for the term. The presentment deals
chiefly with the question of a reformatory
for youthful criminals, and the recon-
mendation on this score of the previous
grand jury of the city court are endorsed
and adopted verbatim. A county reform
atory is urged, and the grand jury recon-
mends that the county commissioners be
directed to at once make provision for such
reformatory.
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LOCAL PER SONAL.

Mr.. H. o. Berrie came up yesterday from
Darien.
Mr.. c. C. Thomas of Waycross, spent
yesterday in the city.
Mr.. ]. T. Strickland Of Wafesboro is in
the city, a guest of the Pulaski.
Registered at the Pulaski yesterday was
Mr. T. r. Moore of Hazlehurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Wade of Herschman
were among the visitors in the city yester-
day.
Among the arrivals at the Screven yes
terday was Mr.. a. R. Roberts Of Ogee-
chez.
Among the visitors who spent yesterday
in the city was Mr.. c. 7. Latimer of Ha-
zehurst.
Lieut.. and Mrs. G. B. Maher returned
from Washington yesterday on the steam
er D. II. Miller
Mrs H r. Wilson has retuped from the
north, having spent two months visiting
relatives in New York
Among the guests at the Pulaski yester-
day was Mr.. Olin J, Wimberly, one of the
leading lawyers of Macon.
Mr.. Jacob Rauers is recovering from the
effects of the attack of appendicitis. from
which he has been suffering for some time
at the Hotel Marlborough in New York.
Mr.. Rauers was at one time regarded as
dangerously ill. and it was thought that
an operation would be necessary.
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Remarks-Heavy rains fell in Southeast
ern Texas and light showers are reported
from Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and
North Carolina. 1t is warm along the
Gulf and in the Mississippi river districts
Observa tons taken Oct. % 1897 s D. M
G5th meridian time) at the same moment
Of time at all stations for the Morning
News:
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LEGAL NOTICES.

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY-No-
tice is hereby given that have made APP
plication to the court of ordinary for
Chatham county, for leave to sell two
bonds Of the city of Savannah of par val
ue Of one thousand dollars each and num-
bered LII and 328, due Feb, l, 1909. be-
longing to estate Of James Reuben Hohen-
stein, minor, for the purpose of providing
maintenance and education of said minor,
and that said order will be granted at No
vember term 1897, of said court. unless
objections are filed thereto.
JAMES O'KEEFFE,
Guardian of James Reuben Hohenstein,
minor.
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HONORS TO A BIRD.
Historical obsequies of "A Spanish
Sparrow.

SDuFEOW.
From the New York Mail and Express
In History of the Wars in Cuba" the
advance sheets of which have just reach
ed this country from Madrid, there is a
brief but perfectly serious description of
the burial of a sparrow in Havana in
March, 1869, attended by the captain gem
eral of the province, the bishop of the do
cese and 5000 soldiers. An illustration Of
this remarkable ceremony appeared in the
Journal Eel Moro Muza published in Ha-
vana, April H. 1869. 1t was not carica-
ture, as the subject would naturally lead
one to suppose, but a picture of a solemn
ceremonial in which the leading charac-
tiers were the most distinguished repre-
sentatives of the Spanish government in
the Island of Cuba. 1t seems scarcely
possible that only twenty-eight years ago
such a vast body of grown-up men, rep
resenting a nation that once ruled the
seas, could, with bowed heads, follow to
a consecrated grave the body of a bird
but they did it, and the ceremony was
celebrated In prose and verse by the most
famous poets and lterateurs of the day.
The Spaniards In Cuba at the breaking
out of the ten years war. in 1868. had
been pleased TO adopt the sparrow as the
symbol of their pertlnacity, pluck and en-
durance, just as the bulldog is spoken Of
as the type of English tenacity and fight
ing qualities. For the Cubans they select
ed the cat and "El CATO was the most
contemptuous term they could employ in
referring to native of the island which
to ravage and lay waste they had crossed
the seas. Some time IN the latter part
Of March a Spanish soldier saw a cat
spriug in the midst Of a flock Of sparrows
and seize one Of them with teeth and
claws. Clubbing his musket, he disabled
the cat and took the dead bird from its
mouth. The occurrence was reported to
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EDUCATIONAL.

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NIGHT, NIGHT, OUR COLLEGE
rooms are open Monday Wednesday and
Friday nights. from TO 10, where the
came course Of studies are pursued as dur
ing the day, no classes; each student re-
ceives Individual instructions from expert
enced teachers In either teegraphing
bookkeeping, penmanship, shorthand,
tvpewritng or the English branches;
Young ladies and young men attend out
night sessions. Call. send or telephone SIG
FOR catalogue. Postonlce building, c. 8.
Richmond, principal.
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IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest tolSavannah ana
Elsewhere.

Vice President John NJ. Egan of the
Central railroad returned yesterday from
a business trip to New York.
The Office force of the general freight
department of the Plant system has NOV
ed into the new quarters. The new room is
that formerly occupied by the clerks, but
this has been enlarged by the addition Of
the room that was used by the clerks Of
the general passenger department Before
they moved into the addition, which has
been built upon the west wing of the
building The new arrangements are
very convenient for both the freight and
passenger department..
Mr.. H. NJ. Steele has been appointed one
of the civil engineers Of the Central rail-
road. Mr. Steele comes from one of the
roads of Virginia.
Mr.. Frank Egan, one of the sons of
Vice President 'Egan of the Central, ar.
rived yesterday from New York, He is
tine first member of Mr. Egan's family to
arrive. The remaining members are still
at Marquette, Mich, Mr.. Egan's former
home but they are all expected here be.
fore Nov. l.
The passenger men of the railroads are
complaining of the poor business they arc
doing They attribute the falling off In
the receipts to no other cause than the
quarantine regulations. Not only this
lines that run into the infected territory
but others, as well, are handling but few
passengers. ,Jl7u
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WaycrOSs, missing.
Special Texas Rainfall Report-Bren-
ham, 80 inch; Columbia, AZ; Corsicana,
,O2; Dallas, "a; Dublin 2.4O; Hearne, 40;
Houston, 1874; Huntsville, 80; Lampasas,
Is; Longview, H. Luling, .16; Orange,
100; San Marcos. %; Sherman, 100; Tenn
pie, 40, Waco, IA; Weatherford 1.52; Bal
linger, Cuero and Henrietta, not received;
Galveston, ~; Palestine, 1.02; Corpus
Christi, trace.
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WANTS THE NAME.

Mr.. Myers Calls on "MOdOc" to Dis
close His Identity.
Editor Morning News: Referring to the
letter published in your issue of to-day's
paper under the nom de plume of fMo-
ooc'' while l would be pleased to further
discuss the subject of the commissions,
l cannot be expected to discuss a sub,
yect with an anonymous correspondent,
VINO may or may not be entitled to con
sideration. Herman Myers
savannah, Oct %, 1897.
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For RENT-RoONIs.

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LARGE ROOM, SOUTHERN EXPOS
ure, furnished or unfurnished 128 West
Oglethorpe avenue.
FOR RENT, FLAT OF FOUR CON
Meeting rooms, with bath. Call at house
southwest corner Abercorn and Waldburg
ELEGANT FLAT ON CASTOR
street, between Habersham and Price
ffrst-class condition; all conveniences of a
house; rent cheap. Estate Solomon Cohen,
West Broad and Broughton streets.
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nnLp MANUFACTURERS.

WANTED, WHITE HOUSE GIRL IN
small family, near Thunderboit; good home
to right party Apply % West Charlton
WANTED WHITE GIRL OR WOMAN
for general homework. Apply 212 Hunt
ingdon street, west.
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BIBLE CLASSES ORGANIZED.
Opened at the Y. NJ. C. A. Under Fa-
IL VOrnhIe AnsDices.

.vI vOrabIe Auspices.
The Bible class at the Young Men S
Christian Association was organized last
night under very suspicious conditions.
Quite a number of young men entered the
classes with the prospect of many others
joining later on.
Rev. j.. T. Ryder is the teacher of the
study of the books of the Bible, Rev. Ar
thur j. Smith of the study by topics and
Rev. John d. Jordan of the study of bib
lical characters.
The classes are held every Friday night
from 1880 to $50 o'clock. Previous to the
meeting of the classes a supper is served
to those who are unable to get supper in
time at their homes. The supper last night
proved very enjoyable.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED. A SECOND HAND UP
right All. p. engine and boiler combined.
Address e., this office.
EVERY HOUSE AND STORE IN MY
care is rented. Want some more to supply
the demand; nearly all of Bull street lots
are sold. Robert Fl. Tatem, real estate
dealer of York street, near Bull.
SECONDHAND SHOW CASES
wanted. Address NJ, News office.
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FOR RENT-sTOREs

FOR RENT, FROM NOV. /, NEXT.
store and dwelling northwest corner West
Broad and Henry streets, now occupied
by Shaffer & Co.; good lease to right party.
Black & Owens, IS Bryan street, east.
FOR RENT, TWO STORES on
Brougnton street, fiat on Liberty street
and several desirable residences; all thor
oughly renovated; possession immediately.
Apply Albert Wylly, y Bryan street east.
STORES AND OFFICE, 122 AND 1926
Bryan street east, Oct. !. Henry Blum,
OF M. s. Baker, agent.
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ron Observation-Disclosures

FOR RENT. THE OFFICE NO. s BRY-
an street east. now occupied by Messrs.
Myers & Holt: possession Oct. LIST; for
terms apply to Geo. w. owens 4 Bryan
street, east.
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HELP WANTED-MALEs.


WANTED. TWELVE d2) FIRST
class men for city advertising. Call Sat
urday between s ana 10 a. M, Planters
hotel Raeter & Pelot.
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Up In the Subject-Teacher-
six animals of the frigid zone.
Tommy-Four polar bears and two
seals.-Detroit Free Press. -st
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-23

AT Klondike.-Juneau Jaek--what are
they lynching Sands, the grocer, for?
Placer Pete-He was caught putting gold
dust in his sogar.-IAfe,
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AGENTs WANrEn.

WANTED DEPUTIES, TO ORGANIZE
councils for the Mutual Brotherhood, +"
a fraternal order; new features; and most
popular in the world. Apply at once. Ad-
dress Mutual Brotherhood, Atlanta, Ga.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
Personal.

mo MAN NEEDS SUFFER- WHEN
he can buy a frst-cass razor from the
old experienced barber 2S East Brough-
ton, shaving supply house; lessons how 10
strop a razor free of charge; barber shops
fitted; barber chairs for rent or sale; spe-
cial bargains In razor strops; shaving
brushes and shaving cups.
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CITY BREYITIES.

There Is growing in the yard of Mr.. M.
]. Solomons on Gwinnett street a sea is
land cotton plant about feet in hight.
1t grew from a single seed planted by
Mr.. Solomons little grand daughter last
spring. Some of the bolls have opened
and sample of the cotton has been pro-
nounced by cotton men to be very fine and
worth 20 cents per pound. No fertilizer
was used.
Charles Dean, janitor at the West Broad
street colored school, was seriously and
painfully injured yesterday. The accident
occurred about o'clock in the rear of the
building occupied by the District Mess
enger Company. Some of his friends call
ed at the Morning News Office and stated
that Dean was walking through Congress
street lane and accidentally fell down a
cellar grating In the rear of the above
building. After recovering himself from
the place in which he had fallen, he went
to Dukes drug store, where 1t was found
that his injuries consisted of a few gashes
about the arm and right leg.
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BOARDING.

BOARD; CONNECTING SOUTH
rooms, with board. ana bath on same floor.
207 West Jones street.