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The times., 1897-11-03
AT THE HOTELS.

Mr.. Joseph b. Neal, of ParkersbUrg,
" Va, and Mrs. Neal are wing at tue
Shoreham. Mr.. Neal is a personal &C
quan tance or Mrs. Atkinson, wife or
Gov, Atkinson. the lady who has recently
been on trial and is still under indictment
for the alleged forgery OF her former hus
bands name on real estate tranSa otioHs.
Mr. Neal said to a Times reporter lastnighJ
Alrs. Atkinson VIII never be convicted.
The feeling in the State is strongly in
her favor, though, undoubtedly, it is artIy
q matter of sentiment. There viii be an-
CtacT term Of the court in December, and
IL She is tried again. as I suppuSe she
viii be there VIII be another disagree
melt oI an acquittal. No one will ever
know, absolutely, the truth about the
mater, bat most people believe that the
trial was largely the outcome of spite.
/ was at Hot Springs when Mrs At
kiEson was there as the wife Of Judge
Chambers, just before he died. He was a
querulouS, uncertain tempered old man, ap
paTcptly very hard 10 get along with,
bus | never saw anything in Mrs, At
kiHsou' S conduct 10 indicate that she was
not a good wife To him.
The times., 1897-11-03
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Harold SnOwden Elected Surgeon of
a Confederate Veterans Camp.
Requiem Mnss at st. Mary's Church
Quick Escape From the Work.
Householder Items.

Alexandria. Va, Nov. 2.-In the cor
poration court today III the case OF Mary
S. Wallis against John Critcher and others,
au urder directing sale of property was
entered
MI. d j. Collins, OF the United Gas Im-
provement Company, OF Philadelphia, ap-
peared before the committee on light to-
night ia reference TO proposed improve
ments to be adopted ia the manufacture
of ga:.
As a result of a colored ball, held at
Odd Fellows Hall last night, in the police
court today Frank Carroll, wilham jack
son, Harry Shirley, Toots Alden, Dan
Freeman, Joseph Churchill. Charles Lear
and Charles HaskIns We're fined S5 each
fol dlsorderly conduct and fighting. Heath
Lunchford, charged with assaulting Charles
Butts, was fined S2.5
DR.. Harold Snowden has been elected
surgeon hy K. F. Lee Camp, Confederate
Veterans, vice Di. Bedford Brown, de
ceased.
Requiem mass was celebrated at st.
Mary's Church this morning at $50 for
the repose OF the souls of the departed
members of tile congregation twenty
seven ui whom had died during the year.
Joseph Giosepp ana Emily Trenhthal n9-
uves Of Switzerland, finding it difficult
to secure the proper credentials In Wash
ineton, came here today and obtained s.
marriage license from the clerk OF the
corporation court and were married by
Rev. ] II. Butler, pastor of the First
Baptist Church.
Mr.. r. Elara Wright and Miss Laura
Robbins were married at the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, at 8 G'clcck to-
night TheceFeuIony, which was performed
by Rev j 7. Williams. was witnessed by
many rricnds of the bride and groom.
Later n reception was held at the bride 5
horne.
Mr. Jack Moore, Of the First ward, fell
from his bicycle today and was badly cut
about his head and face
Thomas Christian was arrested by Police
man Sherwood this evening, charged with
having assaulted Mary A. White
Miss Vivian Entwisle has resigned her
position at the Home Telephone office, and
Miss Heyman has been appointed to fiji
the vacancy.
Matte Payne, colored, was sent TO The
workhouse today, but escaped from that
institution within fifteen minutes after sh e
had reached there, and is thought TO have
gone to Washington.
An important business meeting Of the
Epworth League was held in Trinity NJ.
E. Church tonight.
Rev. Bergman Green Of Christ Church,
has gone to Richmond to attend the con
secration of Bishop Gibson.
The funeral of little Lucy Hardy took
place from her fathers home, Oh ST. Asaph
street, this evening.
The times., 1897-11-03
IT'S oRGASIzATIoN MEETING.
East Washington Citizens Associa.
ton Prepared for Business.

tion Prepared for business.
The East Washington Citizens Associa
tion heldils organization meeting at Baum's
Hall last night. President Thomas w.
Smitb announced the chairmen OF commit
tees as follows:
Committee OH railroads, ]. D. Croissant.
Streets and alleys, s. II. Walker.
Water, lights aud sewers, Edwin II.
Fowler
Assessment and apportionment Of ap
propIations. NJ. /. Weller.
Schools, d. A. Patten.
Health, police and charities, S. s. Yoder.
Reclamation of flats, Tracy L. Jeffords
Property rights and titles, Benjamin +.
Leighton.
To draft proposed legislation, o. B. Hal-
lam.
Each chairraan will suggestive members
Of his committee, who will be Appointed
by the president. President Smith out
lined the duties of each committee.
Mr.. Lorlng Chapel asked that the eff
forts OF the association he not confined
to southeast Washington, but that its in
fluence should be extended to n0rtheas.
Washington.
President Smith, Mr.. Weller and Mr
MilliarI stated that the East Washington
Association knew no north, no south. DR.
Patten and Mr.. Croffut announced that
Librarian Young favored the opening OF
the Congressional Library ON evenings and
Sundays. MI Weller announced that the
Capital Traction Company would probably
extend it's system from Eighth street south.
east Co the Pennsylvania avenue bridge.
The times., 1897-11-03
STABBED THE PEACEMAkER.
William Schaffer Assaulted while
Separating Fighters.

Separating Fighters.
New York, Nov. William Schaffer.
a young la5orcr, was mortaliy wounded
tonight in a fight by Henry Burger, y
twerty-year-Old TIN roofrr. Schaffer u.
taken to BeIleyue Hospital In a dying con-
ditior. The fightoccurred az an improupuu
celebration or the Democratic victory. 4
lot Of small boys built bonfire in Niae-
teenti, street, j1st east OF Third avenue,
and were dancing about Il In high giee
when two OF their number got into a fight
sohaffer stepped into the street 10 sepa .a,c
them. Just then Burger came along lie
thought that SChaffer was fighting the
boys and ran into the street and tackled
hin. Suddenly Burger turned and Tan
At the same time Schaffer staggered hack
witt his hand on his stomach. He was
shout 70 fan when Ed ward II. Wilson threw
his arms about him and held him.
I'm stabbed schafrer gasped. and
then Wilson saw blood pouring from a
deep cash In Schaffer's neck.
stop that man. Wilson yelled 10 the
hystanders as he pointed tc the fleeing
Burger. The bystanders soon collared him,
and when it became known that Schaf ffer
was likely TO die their impulse was 20 hang
hira.
Lynch him. some one cried, and the
men who held the prisoner began drag
The times., 1897-11-03

Til" tiTee-yea. old boy of ]. A johnson,
OF LyhE fehtsr. III tssubiect To attacks of
croup, Mr.. johnson says he is satisfied
that the timely use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, during a severe attack saved MS
htHv h''S'slife lie IL IN the drug blstns :.
meiabeF OF thu firm OF johnson Bros u
that place. s,mt they handle great many
patent NEE zines Tor throat and lung dis
eases IIC had eil these 20 choose from. au,.
skillc0 physicians ready 20 respond 10 ms
call, tut selected this remedy for use In
his own family at time when his chld's
life was a. danger, because he knew it 10
be superior 90 any orhrT, and famous tue
country over for its cures OF Group. Mr.
Johnson Gays This - che best selling cough
medicine tilry handle, aud that a. gives
splsE'id satisfacliou Ia an eases. Sold By
lleuss Fvlas- Wholesale and retah drug
sists, ass Sc aHd Conn ave. and ; =.
NV and 32s sd ave. ne.
The times., 1897-11-03

Hon. Thomas F. Miller senior judge OF
the police court, died about 8. 80 o'clock
yesterday afternoon his home, iii Takoma
PARK. Judge Miller had faen Ill for several
months, and it has been regarded by his
physicians for some time that dea tn from
his affliction was only question OF time,
yetnevertheiess the end camerather sudden
and unexpectedly.
At O'Clock yesterday afternoon he
went out 10 take walk in the sunshine
with his little daughter, thinking IL might
make hin feel better. He called a the
postofsce aud secured his mail, and a short
time later returned home, and at 800
O'Clock he was dead. Shortly after enter
ing the house he was seized with a cough.
ne tit which, together with other causes
from which lie has been long sufferer,
created the eruption of an artery in his
neck, aud hemorrhage resulted.
His attending ph Tsician was immediately
sunnmolcd, but before his arrival Judge
Miller was dead. His immediate family
ana a few nelghbors were the only ones
present at the time.
Since May last Judge Miller had not
been able to occupy mis- seat on the bench
at police court and his place has been
filled at different times by Judge Kin4bail
and Judge MIIls. He suffered from "a
tumor on the neck anG face, which, while
IT did not confine him to his home con-
tinually, nevertheless preeluded the per
forEiauce Of his official functions. Judge
Miller was fifty-one Years of age and w-s
born IN Char!cstown, jefferson county,
". Va
He WIS a schooirnate ia his boyhOod days
of ex- Postmaster General Wilson, and
close friend OF that gentleman during his
political career. He was a stanch Demo
crat, though he never held any office un
til appointed by President Cleveland in
1887 10 be judge OF the police court. He
suceee1e! Judge Smell.
Prior 70 ms eIevationtu the bench Thomas
2. Miller was considered one OF the most
astute and able criminal lawyers in the
District. His successful connection with
the trial of several murder cases brought
him into great prominence. He defended
Sam Clark for the murder of Jack Cash
Oh Capitol llill ia 1876, and after four
trials secured bis acquittal, Challes Ham
ilton, another client, charged with mur-
der was acquitted after thee senEa tiCnal
trials. Other famous cases in which he
figured were The daley Kennedy murder
case and the Pinn- Hearth trial,
on the day that Sen CoXey Was 0n
trial for treSpass in the Capitol grass Presi-
dent Cleveland reabpointed Judge Miller,
and his present terra would not have ex
pired Until May, 1899. On the bench Judge
Miller wasregarded, as 4 fair, able and in
partial ilrist, and his decisions We're rarely
reversed
He had host of friends and admirers
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He was rember OF the Odd Fellows
order and a member OF Pentalpha Lodge.
Columbia CoIamandery, X. T, and Mounc
Vernon Chapter, ROYAL Arch Masons, Dur
ing MS law practice in Washington. extend
ing over period OF more thar twenty-five
years, he never had a partner, but his
closest legal associate and counseloT was
Mr.. Maurice Smith.
In 1884 Judge Miller married Miss Annie
Wade, daughter of Col. Wade, formerly
United states marshal Of Georgia and i
rell-knUwn politician. She is near rela-
tive of lion. Clark Howell, of the Atlanta
Constitution.
lie 5 survived by three small children,
tile eldest girl OF ten years.
large NUMBER of friends called at his
late residence ia Takoina Park la st night
to tender their sympathies. Complete ar
rangemcnts have not yet been made for
the funeral, bat the following have been
selected a : pallbearers:
Maurice Smith. Alex. K Muilowny, James
L. Pugh. Jr.: ]. ]. Darlington, Myer Levin
and 2 T Leighton.
The times., 1897-11-03
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
\ Pleasant, simple, But Safe and
Effertual Cure for 1t.

Catarrh o. the stomach has long been
Considered the next thing to incpra BILE
The usual s symptoms are full or hloa ting
sensation after eating, accompanied some
times with sour or watery risings, forma
tion of gases, causing pressure on the heaIt
and lungs and difficult breathing; head
aches, tickle appetite, nervousness and a
general played oct, languid feeling.
There is cften a foul taste in the mouth.
coated tongue and if the interior Of the
stomach could be seen it would show a
Shiny, inflamed condition.
The cure for this common and obstinate
trouble is found in treatment which
Ca uses the food to he readily, thoroughly
digested before il has time 10 ferment and
irrtate the delicate mucous surfaces OF
the stomach. To secure a prompt and
healthy digestion is the ole necessary
thing TO do and when normal digestion Is
secured the catarrhal condition will have
disappeared
According tn DIR. HarlanSon, the safest
and best treatment is to use after each rc cal
tablet, composed of Diastase, Aseptic
Pepsin, q little NuX, Golden Seal and fruit
acids. These tablets can now be found at
oil drug stores under the name Of Stuart :
Dyspepsia Tablets. and not being a patent
medicine can be used with perfect safety
and assurance that healthy appetite and
thorough digestion VIII follow their regular
use after meals.
Mr.. J. Booher, or 2710 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago. H., writes: "Catarrh is a local
condition resulting from neglected cold i'll
the head, whereby the lining membrane Of
the nose becomes inflamed and the poison
Gus discharge theI efrom passing backward
into the throat reaches the stomach, thus
producing catcrrh of the stomach. Medical
authorities prescribed for me for three years
for catarrhof stomach without cure, hut to
day / ain the harpiest of men after using
only one box OF Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
cannut find appropriate words to express
my good feeling. J have found flesh, ap-
petite and sound rest from their use"
Stuart's dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
1repar alton as weIlas the simplest ond most
convenient remedy for any form OF indiges.
tion, catarrh of stomach. hiliousness, sour
stomach, heartburn, and bloating after
meals.
send for l.ttle hook. mailed free on Stom-
ach troubles, by addressing Stuart Co..
Marshall Mich The tablets can be found
at all drug stores
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr.. Charles B. Bristol, New York buSi-
ness man, who says he was SO sure Van
Wyck would be elected that he didn't stop
To v'te, arrived in Washington yesterday y
morning. tie said to Times reporter at
the Riggs House last night:
The victory for Tammany was really
known by Mr.. Croker Monday. Refoie
that he had been morally certain. Tam
many was the only one Of the organiza
lions that made an accurate poll in ad
vance l. was thorough, and i5 was re-
liable. L told Mr.. Croker that his man
was ahead. 1t is the strong belief OF many
astuts Tammany people that on Monday :
the good thing for Tammany was put
beyond doubt, by the delivery of goods
by Mr.. Platt. There had been an gre g
ment before that, aut the leaders all over
tie city Were notified OF the program
Monday"
The times., 1897-11-03

President and Mrs. Menefer OF the Wash
ington college, rendered reception TO the
young ladies Of the institution on Mon
day evening last. The receiving party
consisted OF Miss Christine Bradley, Of
Kentucky; Miss Ethel Norris, Of North
Carolina; Miss Bessie Potter, New York;
Miss Wilma Enslen, Alabama, and Miss
Alice Chiffon, Tennessee. The young ladies
ofthentrolCdingc committee were Miss Mary
GaIewood, Kentucky; Miss Laura Higgins,
Illinois; Miss Marie Browne, pennsylvania;
Miss Laura Lutelt Michigan, aud Miss
Elizabeth Holt, Kentucky. Among the
gentlemen guests were Messrs. Harry
Bates, Oliver Hine, George a. Ross, w. L.
Speiden, Albert Speiden. Henry W. Sam
son, Dr. A. G. Grnnwen. Dr. Medford. DR..
E. Powell Frazer, Allen O. Clephane, Louis
Clephane, L. ". Shilling Josiah Harris,
Ewin Lamar Davis, Charles F. Reidinger,
william Y. Sullivan, jr., Z. Muir L. NJ.
holloway, r. E. Burnham, Clark Green,
and Messrs. Richard Laws Lee and Russell
Jones, OF Baltimore; Mrs. Mcdaniel, Fred.
c. Handy, Artley B. ParSGn.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr. f. B. Grundin and family have re-
ldrned 10 the city, and are established
f0r the winter at he Wheeler residence, on
Sixteenth street, which was occupied by
them last year, and which achieved the
distinction Of syndicate newspaper cut Il
short time ago in connection with Secre-
tary Bliss expectation of leasing it for
his Washington home.
Though the door of the Pomeroy house
Gn II street which the Secretary has taken,
is stin boarded. the house is being pre-
pared for the reception of the family, who
VIII shortly arrive.
The times., 1897-11-03
HALLowEEN CANDY PULL.
Young Mems Union and Friends
EuiGy themselves

The Young Mems Union of the First
congregational Church celebrated Hal
loween 9r Monday night by candy pull
al tie home of Sir. Z. K. Allen, eX-presi-
dent OF the union. Twenty-four " the
twenty seven invited hraved the storm and
enlivened the 0ccas sion with games and
customs OF Halloween. The cooking of the
candy, which was IN charge of Miss Diana
Norton. was complete success, for which
the young LADY merits compliment Those
present were: Misses Helen and Edith Gates
Jenny and Glen Bayly, Elsie Macauley
isabelle Ingram and Josephine Brush, ana
AfesSrS. w W. Z. and E. X. Allen. II. X,
Bradford, J. d Reed, Fred Bruner, E. War
ner, Charles c. Lamborn, A. Chatfield F..
Mccormick j. Williams and j. B. johnson.
The union is about eighteen months old
aad contains considerable push. This is
the first attempt to entertain its friends
Of tile other sex, Tut many hope that ii
VIII not be the last.
The times., 1897-11-03
For ST. aIichael,S and All Angels

The lunch being held by the ladies at
No. 1912 street for the benefit OF st.
Michael's and All Angels Church has been
most literally patronized by Interested
friends from the different congregations
Of the city. This lunch VIII be continued
today, Wednesday, November 3, from IL
10 > O'Clock. The admission fec, - cents,
covers the cost OF most excellent luncheon
of hot coffee, oysters, salads, etc, etc,
donated by The best housewives OF the
city and served by pretty young women.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr.. John E. Lane, a Nebraska business
man, talked Interestingly TO a group of
Democrats at headquarters at the Metro
politan last night, between bulletins, OF
the Omaha exposition, to be held next
year. Il have noticed that nearly every
body in Washington is a lawyer" he said.
Il don't suppose all OF you lawyers are
getting rich, Omaha is TO experience
another boom. 1t has already begun.
The exposition will be great thing for
the city, and it won't leave 1t dead. as
the Chicago fair did. There is plenty OF
room for good lawyers in Omaha"
Former Senator Eppa Hunton, of Vfr.
ginia, is at La Normandie.
The times., 1897-11-03
RETURN OF The NETWORKS
The Senator and His Family Back
From Europe.
Mrs. AIger, Assisted by Her Daugii
ter. Receives Today-Mr. and Mrs.
Harmer Arrive This Week.

Senator and Mrs. George Peabody Wet
more ant the Misses Wetmore, who have
be, n travelling abroad. have arrived In
New York. and are located at the Cam
bridge during their stay. 1t is not their
intention To come TO Washington until the
convening OF Congress.
The times., 1897-11-03

The members Of the monetary commis-
sion are gathering again in the city for
their meeting today.
Former Senator George F. Edmunds, Of
Vermont; Mr.. William B. Dean and Mr..
g. W. E. Leighton are staying al tue
Arlington.
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ging nim toward lamppOst. A moment
ihteF their plans We're frustrated hy the
appearance Of two policemen Ora wing
their FevGivers. they covered the crowd and
TOOK Burger t. the police station. When
they arrived at the station the reserves
We're called out t. hpIdthe rnobin check.
The times., 1897-11-03
Movemenl. OF Narel vessels.

The e'Inbuat Nashville, whiol, has Just
uHdcreslle heI final inspection preliminary
"a her acceptance by the Government, ar
rived at Fort Monroe yesterday morning.
The C'iniz.st Annapolis, which is ore OF
the fleet 90 patrol ships on the florida
ooaSt. arrived at Key West Monday.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr. George II. c. ChriStisncy, the young
est son Of the late Judge Christiancy, and
Miss Jessie Barton Rollins, OF Nebraska,
Y no were married last week al the home
OF the BRIDES uncle, al Mount Washington,
Nd, win arrive in Washington in few
DAYS TO make this city their home
The times., 1897-11-03

Hon A G. Harmcr, Of Philadelphia, the
'dther of the House as his colleagues ia
Congress lovingly call him, and Mrs. Har-
ner viii arrive IN the city in a few days
To visit their ia tighter, Mrs. Frank Rec
side, whc Is delightfully."- located in the
home formerly occupied by Gen. Meigs
at Vermont avenue and n street.
The times., 1897-11-03
Or. JACKSON Has Returned.

DE. sheldon Jackson, general agent ot
education fOT Alaska, arrived in shis city
last night and is stopping at the Concord.
The doctor looks Wen ana his long Journey
and absence have evidently not been in
iuIi0ns 20 him.
The times., 1897-11-03

The marriage of Miss Mary Eugeuie
Crane to Air. Wilbur John Carr viii take
place ttiS evening at the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. Mary j. Crane, No
1Il5 NJ street. The ceremony viii be
witnessed 10y relatives only, and viii be
followed Ey reception to intimate friends.
The times., 1897-11-03

1t is among the prophecies that Senator
Boies PenTose, of Philadelphia, will be
one OF the most eligible bach elors this
winter ia Washington's social world. He
is a man Of Commanding presence, and
has q political record he is proud of, though
he is one OF the youngest members OF the
Senatorial body, being but thirty seven
years Old.
The times., 1897-11-03

Prides are not tie only ones who seek
some lucky token for their marriage
habiliniCnts, According To a Boston 20
ciety chrunicler one OF the most ariNocratic
or bridegrooms Ia It week went to the altar
there wearing a pair OF socks that 'Nere
knitted forty years ago, and which had
already figured in two weddings both 80
fer abundant in happiness The socks have
gone into csmphor retirement for the use Of
future erahdsons.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mrs. and Miss Curtis, the wife and
daughter OF Hon. George W. Curtis, of
Freeport. H., are the guests OF Mrs. X. L.
Scott. Of No. 63l Eighth street northeast
The times., 1897-11-03

Former Secretary of the Treasury y Charles
5. Fairchild and Mrs. FaiTchnd are al
Arlington.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr.. G. Dewitt, the old Washington hotel
manager, has taken charge OF Willard 5
Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt are staying
at the hotel.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Todd Davis have
Issued invitations for the marriage Of their
daughter, Daisy, 10 Mr William s Teel,
Tuesday evening November 10, at 7:30
O'clock, al the Church of the Covenant
The times., 1897-11-03

Mrs. Alger returned 10 the city last night
from a weeks visit 10 Detroit, and with
Miss Frances Alger Will receive today.
The times., 1897-11-03

Or. Won Holliben, the new German am
bdssader To America, viii san for this
country November 8.
The times., 1897-11-03

Air Sanders Garland win give box
party al the National this week in honor
OF SIR and Mrs C +. Troupe, of Baltimore.
Nd.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mrs. M. Newmeyer has as her guest
Mrs. d L. Goldman, OF Norfolk, Va. They
VIII be at home Wednesdays at No. 1904
New Hampshire avenue.
The times., 1897-11-03

Mr. ana Mrs. Orme Wilson and family,
OF New York, are at the shoreham.
The times., 1897-11-03
DEATH OF JUDGE MILLER
1t Took Place Yesterday After.
noon at His Home.
HE SUFFERED MANY MONTHS

The End Came TO the Jurist While
surrounded hy His Family-3yas
Noted Criminal Lawyer Before
Going on the ch-Funeral Ar
rangements Not Completed.
The times., 1897-11-03
TANNERS SHORTHAND

ndBusiness College. Loan and Trust Ruild-
Catalogues. sci 80 1-9n,o
The times., 1897-11-03
A dollar 5 worth for sc.

Another phenomenal bar
gain. A big lot of Birds,
Wings, Fancy Feathers,
Quilts, AIgFvts, Russian Pom
pons- etc, hack OF COlurs,
Judt are worth from z5c To
81. Your choice, today only,
at sc.
The times., 1897-11-03
81. 7, immed Fedoras, sSc.

FetlOraS and Alpnes, triu4-
med with ribbon or velvet
bandS-leatber sweat-bands.
All the correct and newest
styles. They are really 15c
and 81 valups-today you can
ClOOse al 3SC.
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Below first cost
25c to 75c Ribbsns fo7 I0c.

Sounds Incredible, but the
goods are here. We closed
out a big lot at a snap price
Pure SIX RihhOn, IN Roman
stripes, plaiCls, Checks, plain
and uOiTc taffetaS-aIi tie
newest shades Idesi@ns-3
70 3 inches wide.
The times., 1897-11-03

Arlington