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The times., 1897-08-19
Mr.. GEORGE WATTS DEAD
The Wcll-KnoWn Telegrapher Is
Stricken With ApopIexy.
Seized With Illness in His Apart
ments and Expired Before
Physician Could Reach Him.

Mr.. George Watts, a wel1-known telegraph
operator was stricken with apoplexy last
evening at $50 O'Clock in his apartments
at the Eikton Hoteland died few minutes
after & o'clock.
Mr. Watts had been feeling badly since
Sunday but none Of his friends had any
fears of his illness resulting fatally In
fact, his condition was such that neither
ne nor his friends thought it necessary
to call In physician. lie had rested quietly
during the early part of the day and in the
afternoon he decided to get up for awhile
When Le got out of his bed, how ever,
hs found that his strength was failing him
and called fer help. Mr.. Henry c. Wooden
was The first to respond. He found Mr.
Watts lying on the floor in an unconscious
condition. Mr.. Wooden called Mr. Martin
kaln, another friend of the sick man. and
together they placed Mr.. Watts on his bed.
MIR. Kain then hurried to call a physician,
Dut IL was some time before one could be
found, and then Dr. Bailey responded but
arrived only a few moments before Mr..
Watts expired.
Dr. 8diley gave certifica te OF death from
apapleXy, and the coroner was Notified
MI watts was recognized as an expert
in his profession. He was well and favor
ably known in this city, having been. for
the last two years, in the employ of the
Postal Telegraph Company, ii the main
office, near Pennsylvania avenue and Four
teenth street. He had for many years
served the Western Union Company as
an operator.
Mr.. Watts was born In Providence, K. l.,
but left that city shortly after he reached
his majority. He leaves a wife, but no
children. Mrs. Watts is at present out of
the city, visiting Mr.. Watts father at
Providence. Mrs. Watts and other rela-
tiyes were notified last night by telegraph
Of the sudden death of Mr.. Watts
1t is not probable that an inquest VIII
be held, as Coroner DR.. Carr viewed the
remains and concurred with DR.. Bailey
Is to the cause of death The remains
Will be sent to Lees undertaking estab-
lishment where they will be embalmel
and then sent to Providence, 4. l., for
burial.
The times., 1897-08-19
Large Crowd at Newport.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Aug. 1s.-oid o'ConneH,
theone-time record breaking sprinter, made
his first appearance In a race for several
months today at Newport, easily beating
out his field. There was large attend
ance, caused, no doubs by the closing OF
the poolrooms at Cincinnati. Summaries:
First raee-Fiye furlongs. Was E., 10
to 1, won; Dan Rice second, Mink third
Time, 1:o1 ga.
Second race-0ne mile. Performances
to 10, won; Oral second. Timura third.
Time, IL 34.
Third race-Six furlongs. o'Conuen,
even. won; Little Land second Shuttlecock
third. Time, LA.
Fourth race-Five furlongs. George c.,
to L, won; Eleanor Holmes second, Revoke
third. Time, 1902.
Fifth racc-One mile and one-sixteentl
0ndague, to 10, won; Miss Ross second,
Fresco third. Tinie, 1:47 1-2.
The times., 1897-08-19
AMONG The WORKINGMEN
Stone Work on the Chicago Post
Office Disturbing Labor Unions.
Disruption of Friendly Relations
Between Two Organizations
Threatened.

1t is quite probable that matters con
nected with the building OF the Chicago post
office may lead to a disruption Of the
friendly relations existing between the
stonecutters and granite cutters national
organizations Both these bodies, through
their local unions in Chicago, are keeping
watchfui eye on every detail pertaining
to the construction Of the building, and
from the present outlook, no matter what
influence prevails, organized labor viii be
greatly benefited
Some few days ago a committee repre-
senting the Soft Stone Cutters Union If
Chicago visited this city for the purpose
of having a conference with the United
States supervising architect relative to the
matter, and now ii is understood that some
time during the latter part of the week a
committee representing the National Granite
cutters VIII visit the Treasury Department
Tor the same purpose. Although these two
committees are working in the interest
of organized labor, there appears to be a
wide difference in their methods OF ac-
compliShing their object.
The committee OF stOnecutters which was
here few days ago announced that their
OBJECT was 10 persuade the supervising
architect to have all the material fer the
new postoffice building prepared for use
in Cook county, Ills, by union labor and
at union wages. The object of securing
such promise from the supervising archf-
tect was TO prevent the possibility of the
stone TO be used in the construction of
the building from being prepared for use
on the postofrice by cheap labor at the
quarries. In referen to this the visiting
stonecutters, before leaving the CITY, said
they were perfectly satisfied with the re-
suit Of the visit. From this 1t would be
thought that they had received some CON
cessions from the architect ON the subject
The granitecutters. however, take very
different view OF the situation from
that taken by the stone cutters. They
maintain that all matters relative TO the
construction of the building have already
been practically settled and do not place
much faithin the announced purpose of the
visit ofthe Chicago stonecutters. The gran
ite cutters feel hat the stone men have son. 9
other object in view. but whaterer it is
the granite cutters are confident that they
VIII not be able TO change or in any way
modify the original specifica tions pro-
posed for the construction of the Chicago
postoffice.
SO far as the preparation of the ma
terial for the building is concerned, the
granitecutters say that the specifications
call for granite, and that their national
union, after months deliberation, de-
cided that all the quarrying and other work
pertaining to the construction OF the build
ing should be done by union Iabnr at
union prices. Under this agreement the
granite cutters maintain that it matters
not where the granite is prepared for use
on the postoffice it shall be by union men
and at union wages.
The times., 1897-08-19
a Jockey Throwu at Harlem.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-JocSey De Sofa was
thrown off Phil Becker in the hurdle
race and broke his collarbone at Harlem
today.
Tom Collins made fierce drive in the
last sixteenth of the fifth race, but was
beaten out by nose by Sorrow Sum
maries: II
First race Four and half furlongs
shipuian, s 10 2, won; Bob Garner, sec
ond: Cutter, third Time, 0:55 3-4.
Second race-six furlongs. botanic, .
to 5, won; Floreanna, second Uncas, third
Time, 1:13 12.
Third race-On and a sixteenth miles
Roger r., 8 TO /, won; swordsman, seu.
end; Serena, third. Time, 1:49.
Fourth race-H Haudicar; one andone-quar-
ter miles, over five hurdles. Uncle Jim,
to s, won; Bob Lee, second; ristocrat,
third. Time. 219.
Fifth race-Five furlongs. Sorrow, IL
to 5, won; Tom Collins, second; Pearl,
third. Time, 1:01 Ia
Sixth race--Seven furlongs. Dunno,
even, wen: Byron McClelland second; Sim
mons, third Time, LET 3-4
The times., 1897-08-19
PURIFYING CONEY ISLAND
Energetic Police Crusade Against
the Halls of Vice.
IMMORAL SHOWS CLOSED UP
Ten "Jane Does" Engaged in the
Pnirnistry Business Appear In
Court and Are Discharged-Fa-
tina, the Couchee-Couchee Eaocer.
Promises to Quit Posturing.

Coney Island. ". Y, Aug. 1s.-Caps.
Collins, OF the Coney Island police, an
nounced this morning that the crusade
against vice on the island had begun In
earnest and he and his men sent out
orders and Instructions to the owners OF
every house frequented by eisorderIy wom-
en- that unless disposses proceedings were
begun against the tenants within twenty
tenants would be arrested
Then the police went out and closed I'D
five places of amusement alleged to have
been conducted as immoral shows. The
places closed were the ''NuseIIm of Anat-
omy,' Illusions "Parisian Revellies,"
Animated Pictures" and the "Mahien's
Dream These five places were closed
upupon warrants issued by Mayor Wurster.
or Brooklyn.
In addition to these, the owners of
which will be vigorously prosecuted,
warrants were also issued for ten Jane
Does, who are in the paImistry business
Word was sent 20 them Il they came into
court today and agreed 20 leave the island
they would be discharged. Nearly all
came early, and the remainder were ex-
pected before night
FatiIna, the Couchee-cou dancer in
the Turkish Society Theater, was in court
this morning to answer 10 the charge OF
immoral dancing. Capt. Collins said that
IL had been agreed in her case 10 suspend
sentence if she would plead guilty and
agree never - dance the eouchee-coachee
on the island again.
FatiIna, he said. had agreed to this
proposition. Sieda, If the Congress OF
Nations had accepted the same terms.
and her show had already closed down
and moved, bag and baggage. to Pitts
burg.
Inc Streets of Cairo had not closed
down, notwithstanding SeHca, its rayorits
dancer, is now under arr est. Capt Collins
and his men viii make further efforts to
close up the Streets of CairJ''
There are several hotels on the island
which the police regard as legitimate, but
there are already twenty one houses, al
legged hotels, that have been condemned az
immoral. Twenty three arrests have been
made heretofore, aud of that number the
grand jury have indicted twelve, and six
have been convicted.
Three are still to be tried in the Flat
bush avenue police court before Magistrate
Steers, because i { was found impossible to
get jury on the island who viii eonvics
any OF the proprietOrs OF the places
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An Fnsorites win at netroit.

Detroir. Aug. 1s.-six well played favor
ties Voc today's events at the Jockey Club
meeting. Only the first race was exciting,
Malvolio winning by the smallest percep-
tible fraction. Rain fell pientifully
First race Six and half furIongs Nal.
volio, even, won; Ed Farrell, second; Mar.
plot, third. Time, :21 12.
Second race One mile. Belle Bramble, Z
to 10, won: Dixie Lee, second; Beuse tia.
third. Time, 1:4S 12.
Third race-Six furlongs. South Africa,
even, won; Harrington, second; Red Top,
third. Time, 1:19 I-2.
Fourth race-Mile and one eighth. Frank
Jaubert, TO ., Won Charlie Christ, second;
The Bachelor, third. Time, 2:04 3 4
Fifth race-Seyen furlongs. Macy, Z to
10, won; The Elector, second; Leonieie,
third. Time, 1888.
Sixth race-selling; four and half fur
longs. Alabaster. to won; rince Hal,
second; Purity, third. Time, o:59.
The times., 1897-08-19
wrestling md Boxing.

The athletic committee of the Washing
ton Athletic Club is busy preparing for
the big smoker to be given u their spacious
clubhouse tomorrow night. They have Sc
cured someof the best boxing and wrestling
talent in the District, for that occasion.
Chief among the events viii be the wrest-
ling bout, for the championship of the Dis
trict, between r. Roy Mackey, OF the W.
i. C., and Samuel Eurton. OF Philadelphia.
This match is creating quite a stir, as
both men are heavily bac1ed by their
friends, with odds on Massey. In addi-
ton t. the events abose named. there
viii be three three-roUnd boxing exhibi-
tions and Two six-minlte wrestling exhi-
bitions the match Je.ween Burton and
Mackcy will be TO a finish.
The times., 1897-08-19
y Sensible Mother.

''My mother was poor" said a Jolly Young
fellow $50 she taught her boys 10 walt on
heI. One prepared the food according To
her directions, another laid the table and u
third had to wash the dishes when the feast
was over. We had more fun than any other
chaps on that block. When dinner was
neaIly ready she used 70 say:
".Now, boys. must run away and make
myself pretty And then she would cone
to the table as jolly as a lark and keep us
roaring the whole time with her righs
talk
What picture this is To set beside the
drudge-wornan, slaving for thankIess
family of louts, who scorn to do a stroke of
what they calI''woman's S work" Its not
the greatest calamity in the world TO lie
ponr. A far greater calamity is the con-
viction-which mast fall Ike a stroke on
many overworSed motherS-that you aa,e
bred up sons or daughters TO brutaljzs
daily Ifsing.-Chcago Post.
The times., 1897-08-19
FAyoRITEs AGAIN WIN.
Another Harvest Day at Saratoga
for the Talent.

for the Taleut.
Saratoga, Aug. 1S.-This was ladies' day
again and two first and three heavily
played second fayorites were successful.
Tie stake feature was the Worden House
stakes for two -year-oids. High Jinks
spreed-eagled the field. while the outsider,
Babiec4, secured the second place by a
neck from Haiipin, the / TO favnrite,
Tan'many Hall having cut 10 IL tie stretch.
Tie steeplechase was a iaugkahle affair.
There were but three starters, and Beau.
mont and Erie fellat the first Jump, leav-
ing Lion Heart to 20 over the course alone.
Erie was remounted and went over the
course without difficulty and was gwen
the place. Summa ries:
First race-Five furlongs Spencer, 107,
Martin, to 10, won; Median, 1O7, Ham,
10 q second; Ionia, ] 04, Garrigan, 3 to / /,
third Time, 1:03 1-2
Second -ace ce-Onemile. Hugh Penny, IL 8,
Reiff' even, won; Kings.one, 104, Mutt, 3
to l. second; Toots, 1o4, Irving, TO
/, third Time, LA
Third race Worden House Stakes, 81 $50.
High Jinks, 10a; Beauchamp. to 5.
won; Rablaca, lo2, Warren, 2 to L, sec
ohu, ait pIn' IoZ, IDUfpe, IL to IL
third Time, 1.02 ga
Fourth race Five and q half furlongs.
j. NJ. Ray, 1l3, Taral, =, won; Trolley.
los, Clayton, to 8, second; Xmas, III,
Thorpe, TO third. Time, los 12.
Fifth race -steeplechase, over full course,
about two and half miles. Lion Heart.
16S, Owens, 6 to 8, won; Erie, 1876. yertel.
20 TO /, second: Beaumont, LAT, Mara,
to 8, third. Time, 700. Erie and Beaumont
fell.
The times., 1897-08-19
A Reliable Remedy,

The object of opium in medicine is to
deaden and paralyze the nerves tenpor-
arially to stop coughing or pain. Moth
ing promotes the opium or morphine
habit so much as cough mixtures that
contain this nefarious drug. Brazilian
Balm does not contain trace of it, but
is true balsam that removes the cause
Of the trouble. Mr.. ". T. Barber, IOO1
n. 4od ST., Philadelphia, Pa, says: 'sBra-
lillian Balm not only quickly removed
all trace of my cold but had a generally
revlving effect upon my whole system
which has been permanent. / recon-
mend It as a most valuable and thor
oughly reliable remedy"
The times., 1897-08-19
Minor Robberies Renorted.

The following robberies were reported
to the police yesterday: Daniel Doody,
of No. 1126 Seventh street northwest, re-
ports the theft of $3.50 from his cash
register. William H. Bohm, of No. e26
Seventh street northwest, reports the theft
of gold watch from his house. W. w.
Cruitt, OF No. 1899 Sixth street north
east, reports the theft of silver watch
from his house. John j. Russell, of No.
1911 G street southwest; j. n Standon,
of No. 1531 Fifth street northwest, and
Charles o. Tune, Of No. 20 FL street
northwest, report the theft of bicycles.
The times., 1897-08-19
ST. Louis Results.

st. Louis, Aug 1S.-The races at the
fair grounds today resulted as follows.
First race Seven -eighths Of a mile :,
Niculini, to /, won; Braw Scot second;
Irish Cttef II, third. Time, 1:31.
Second race Three quarters of mile.
Shieldbcarer, to /, won; Little BilIee
second: Fa~a Hams, third. Time, III.
Third race-one mile and a sixteenth.
Ransom. so to 1. won; Can Gallop second;
Silver Set third. Time, l:5o 1-2.
Fourth race-Ele ven sixteen of a
mile. Xalissa, II 10 5, won; Free Lady sec
ond; Eva Rice third. Time, 100 I-2.
Fifth race-One ruile. Basquil, to 2.
won: Rose d'ol second; Dewdrop third
Time, 1:49 ga.
The times., 1897-08-19
WANT A FREE BALLOT.
The Question of Suffrage Discussed
by Influential Citizens.

A meeting OF citizens interested IN the
extension Of suffrage to the District Of
Columbia was held last night in the of
flee Of Mr.. Thomas G. Hensey, The object
of this meeting was to make arrangements
for a larger gathering to be held about
month hence, and which viii be public af
fair
Dr. Lee, one of the prominent gentlemen
in tue movement, said last night that the
desire for the ballot in the District was
much more extensive than is supposed. 1t
Will, OF course, take Congressional action
to dispose OF this problem, but he said that
thertwould be an aggressive campaign in
that tdlrection untilthe object OF the move
ment had been obtained.
The times., 1897-08-19
Violated the Edmunds Act.

lsadore L. Rarriere, aged twenty seven
was arrested yesterday evening charge
with violating the Edmunds act. Barriere
is married man, having welded u sister
Of the woman with which he is alleged to
have had improper relations. he has been
living with his family at No. S27 Twenty
fifth street northwest, though he was
frequent visitor at the home of the sister
inlaw.
The matter was given over 20 the police
and Yesterday the Third precinct officers
arrested Barriere and locked him up in
a cell at the station house for Detective
Weldon. who had be Ell detailed on the case
The times., 1897-08-19
Duty on SILK Ribbons.

The Treasury Depar tTIient has ruled that
silk ribbons are dutiable under the new
tariff at 30 per cent ad valorem, as manu-
factures of silk, and that they are not
dhtiable as trimmings at SO per cent
This is the first instance in which the
lower rate Of duty has been fixed The
dispute arose between the collector and
surveyor at the port of New York, the
collector maintaining that ribbons were
trimmings, and therefore came under the
rate of so per cent. The same contro-
rersy arose under previous tariff laws,
and involves very large amounts of none y.
The times., 1897-08-19
sHRINERs' BIG EXCURSION.
Hundreds Unable to Board the
Steamer for Marshall Hall.

Steamer for Marshall Hall.
The Mystic Shriners OF Almas Temple
and their friends, numbering about 2 900
in all, captured Marshall Hall last even
ing. The occasion was the regular am
nual outing of the local Shriners and it
proved one of the most successful and
enjoyable entertainments of the kind given
this season to the historic Hall.
Unfortunately, only one steamer, the
Manchester, was chartered for the acco1n-
modation OF the Shriners and their friends,
and as q result more than 500 prospective
excursionists were left pn me wharf.
Capt. Blake, of the Manchester, saw tie
situation and tried in every possible Nsay TO
charter another steamer TO take the over
flow crowd down TO the Hall, but failed.
Many of those who went Co the wharf were
determined to make the trip even if it
were little late, so they waited until
the River Queen made her return trip at
8 O'Clock and boarded her.
most provoking thing about part OF
the excursionists being unable to go down
on the $50 boat was that part of the
talent on the program was left behind.
The program, however. was SO varied ana
well arranged that there was plenty To
entertain and amuse the eXcursionists.
Those who were unfortunately left be-
hind were not forgotten and many were the
expressions of regret heard on all sides.
On the arrival of the excursionsts in the
city last night the arrangement asked that
ii he stated that those holding unused
tickets could have their money refunded
today on application to any of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: MI. Harrison Ding
man, Atlantic Building; Frank H Thomas.
Board of Trade; or F. Stamford, No. TIT
Eleventh street northwest If, however,
they desire to use them they VIII be re-
ecived today for passage on the Manchester
to Marshall Hall.
The times., 1897-08-19
DURYEA DEFEATS sIssoS.
The Veteran Croquet Crack Falls
Before the washington Lad.

Norwich, Conn, Aug. 1s.-Heavy rains
this afternoon interfered somewhat with
the ctoquet tournament here. Some in
teresting games were played Young
Duryea, the boy player from Washington.
beat the veteran Sisson In The closest
and most interesting game ever played
on the grounds here since the national as
ISOLATION was founded, in sSo
The other boy player, Bird, OF Baltimore,
distinguished himself, beating Wahly, of
Washington, one OF the best men In the
country, with ridiculous case.
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After Abbey had flied to Hamilton.
wriGley was safe on Aliens wild throw,
getting as far as second Duke" Farrell
CAME SC the bat in place of Mercer, but
was retired at first aud selbach ended
the game on fly TO Duffy.
The Boston management tonight sold
tie release of catcher Yeager to Provi
dence OF the Eastern League Manager
Billy Murray, OF Providence, was at the
game, and is trying to arrange a deal for
one OF Boston's pitchers The score:
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COULD NOT TOUCH HoFFER.
Champions Thereby Make 1t Three
Straight From BROOKLYN.

Baltimore, Aug. 18.-The Championsagain
succeeded in defeating the Brooklyns today,
thus winning the series from The Trolley
Dodgers by s 10 g. Wizard Hoffer was
In a great measure responsible for the
Orioles victory, allowing the Brooklyns
but three bits Five of the Orioles nine
hits were bunts which unnerved Dunn
He gave four free tickets 10 first and
hit two batsmen Score:
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Run Over hy a WAGON.

Richard Queen, colored, was yesterday
afternoon found by Officer Brown at tho
Aqueduct Bridge, suffering from an in
jury to his right foot, said TO have been
caused 10y his being RIM over by one OF
KnoN's Express wagons. at Twenty-niutn
and u streets northwest. He was taken
to his horne. No. 1913 Twenty-ninth tn street.
in a patrol wagon.
The times., 1897-08-19
copgressnan Hopkins, Reouest.

Congressman Hopkins of Illneis has re.
quested the State Department to use its
efforts to have returned to this country
Lawrence NJ. Cottrell, of Illinois, who ert
to Madras, India, and while there became
insane and destitute. The consul general
from London succeeded in getting Cot
trell to London, but the latter refused to
come TO this country,
The times., 1897-08-19

Earned runs-New York, x; Philadelphia,
8. Two base hits-Nan Haltren, LaJoie,
Nash Three base hits Davis, =; Delehsnty.
Sacrifice hits Wilmot, Cooley. Stolen
bases-Nan Baltren, Wilmot, Delehanty
First base on errors-New York, 2. First
base on balls off Rusie, .. off Wheeler, 3.
Struck out-By Rusie, 2. Left on bases
New York, 4 Philadelphia, 12. Double
play-Gleason, Davis and Clark. Time
hours. UmpiTes Lynch and Carpenter At
uendance-3, 900.
The times., 1897-08-19

Highland Terrace Apartments, Thomas
Circle, 1401 Massachusetts avenue. In
the hottest weather the soda water and ice
cream saloon is always cool and pleasant,
Mrs. P. w. Fayorite, manager.
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At Bnfralo--

Buffalo :. :. 0Io2 2oOn11-
Cleveland :. OOooO1oo-1
Hits Buffalo, 10; Cleveland, Z. Errors.
Buffalo, /; Cleveland. 4. Batteries Nc.
Partland and Smith; Wilson and McAllister.
The times., 1897-08-19

Famed runs Boston 4. Two-base hit
Seibach. Sacrifice hits Long, Collins.
Stolen bases -Tenney, Stahl, Lowe, Sci
bach. Bases on balls of Lewis 3, off
Mercer 1. HIT by pitcher Tucker, Long.
Struck out-By Lewis i, by Mercer 2.
First base on errors Boston ., Washing
ton 2. Double plays Duffy and Allen;
DeMontTev.lle, O'Brsen and Tucker. At
tendance 500. Time of game-1 hour
and 10 minutes. Umpire Mr. Emslie.
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GAMES TODAY.

Chicago at Washington.
CIevelnnd at Baltimore.
PIttsburg at Boston.
~. Louis at Brooklyn.
louisville Ht New York.
Ciucinnati at Philadelphia.
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Yncht Race at Newport.

Newport, r. l., Aug. l 6. Nine boats bat
tied today for the silver cup offered by
Ralph \. Ellis. Pembroke Jones Carolina,
sailed by Capt. Seaman, Won it, defeating
Mr.. Ellis Hera by nineteen seconds.
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sEvENTEEN mrs oFF RusIE.
Even With Shis Batting Record the
PhiIIies Could Not Win.

New York, Aug 1S.-The Philadelphias
made seventeen hits off Rusie today, but
could not win. Wheeler pitched good ball
up TO the eighth, when anerror by Shugart,
followed by base on balls, a three bagger,
two singles and couple of bits netted
four runs, which gave the game TO the
locals. The score:
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Soda water, coldest In the city Ice
cream and ices the best Usual prices At
the Highland Terrace Apartments, Thomas
Circle, 1401 Massachusetts avenue.
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