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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

TEAGOWNS FROM PARIS. (:
The Petticoat Plays an Important Part and Is !:
Made Of All Materials from nuslin to Silk. !:

set with Insertion OF white and black and
tringed upon each edge. II is high priced.
but In the making OF house dresses II plays
such an important part that one can not
ignore It. Bodies are made of II. sewed
together in stripes. These ribbons are
also used for tuntcs. sewed together in the
Same way. The seams are pressed, not
fiat open. but folded In such a way that
they look like tucking.
Another novelty is the graduated fringe
which is used upon all costumes from tea
gowns to ball dresses. 1t comes in all
widths. graduating from deep TO narrow,
thus forming long points which are very
graceful and much less formal and stiff
than the even variety.
~
Another OF the seasons novelties Is the
new and very lightweight cloth which is
for the lightest wear. Tea gowns are
made OF It as well as the most elegant OF
dinner gowns. We have long had the
cachemires, the nuns veilngs and the
wool challIes, but this is of more sub
stantial texture, much like ladies' cloth,
but very thin and soft. It closely resem-
bles cachemire. Sheen cloth is the name
under which one gown of this material
WAS sent to America, Yet the name did
not seem to indicate It's even warm proper
ties. This comes In light rose, in decided
greens and in the soft browns. as well as
In all the other new and fashionable tints.
A few tea gowns recently made for that
most extravaganza OF all femininity.
wealthy American in Paris. were so ele-
giant that they brought forth many word
OF admiration.
One could fancy nothing lovelier than
The one which was made OF rose-colored
Liberty silk combined wiz black mae
rials. The front was dranei with black
lace put on IN stole fashion. Black vel
vet straps extended over the shoulders
Black chiffon ruchlngs were tastefully ar
ranged upon the sleeves: and there was
a fchu OF black chiffon. This beautiful
robe was FOR a bright chestnut blonde Who
would md Il a most fitting setting for her
brilliant eoloring.
\ ~
An empire house gown Of violet faille
was exquisitely embroidered with silver
sequin., Theirs was a girdle OF deep ylo-
let velvet ana or tho bottom OF the skirt
were three very deep chiffon ruchipgs.
There was a unique and subtle grace to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

Paris, December Il. --stspecial Core
sIondence OF The Post. )--NeAriy every
hoise gown has lite petticcat, which is a
very good thing for the house gown. as II
lives It grace which Is not always as
sured by the long straight lines Of the
gown which Is. ali IN one piece.
They are. selling these petticoats sepa-
rataly, all rufGed and trimmed with lace
and needlework Of all kinds, In the shops,
with applique and other decorations.
The French. who are prudent In all
things, have so arranged this matter OF
the pettIcoat that II Is much less costly
than one would suppose. In all the best
shops OF the Rue de la Paix they sell
these Jokes OF silk snugly fitted to the
hips and belt They fasten in the back,
fat without gathers. and 1T very tightly as
far as tho knees. On a counter not far
from the yokes are displayed the most
beautiful founces, yard deep, which can
be attached to the deep silk yoke. The
founces are OF oil colors and are in chit-
fon, taffsta satin and finest cambria en-
broidery. They are attached by small! but
tons and button holes to the yoke.
This is fashion which has been adopted
for the silk pettlcoats that are worn in the
street, but 1t IS new for house dresses.
It's object is principally economy. as the
founces cost much less than the petticoat
when bought complete.
The pale fade tints are tho ones that are
employed for house dresses. There is
positive fad for these fade tones to the
almost entire exclusion OF the brilliant
hues which were chosen by Mrs. Langtry
as her only loves and were popularized
by her, Tho rarest fade green is fashlonn-
Bile, so also the highest OF the pastel coli
ors and the most delicate OF blue white
and pearl gay.
4
Gauxe In thcss pale tones comes thick
fy strswn with violets. the whole SO artis-
tcally arranged that the material looks as
II tho violets wers thrown there by acci-
dent. Psnne velvet comes with vines
straying over It, and tatfetA has the most
beautiful floral patterns lightly traced
upon its surface In the natural colors OF
the flowers.
A word may be said about the wearing
OF tho house dress. a teagown. SO called.
Is oy 20 means a gown to wear In this ar
tsrnoon. for tea pouring. II Is a morning
dross, o; tas kind known popularity at
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pretty hat trimmed tor New Year by
''ssss nnssn % oesray uilis stripsd ana
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homo as wrapper. In Paris a woman OF
fashion dons many gowns In day of
twelve hours. and she can change her
dress many times without once going out
Of the house. In the early morning she
wears q dressing sacque and skirt of dam
ty design. but meant only for her own
room or Tho family breakfast table. Then
she puts on a tea gown. which is worn all
the morning and which Is very pretty for
luncheon. In the afternoon, when callers
may arrive. she Is dressed in a home
gown which may be called reception
dress. For dinner she wears quite a pre-
tentions evening gown. But II she Ia gos
ing to dance In the evening abe will
want to wear decollette. Five gowns Will
at home.
The fchu plays an important part In the
marks Of this particular style of dress. A
Paris modists displayed to an admiring
eyoup small trunk snugly packed with
nchur, all OF which were to be shipped to
London as part OF the trousseau OF a very
wealthy English girl. The ichus were cut
square from the new shining silks. with
that sheen finish which is so beautiful.
Flowers Of all descriptions were scattered
over the silks and vines trailed In grace
full lengths. They were bordered with hne
lace. These square hchus were to be fold
ed around the neck and caught at the
ffont with. jeweled pin.
Others were diamond shape with very
long taperIng points that when brought
TO the front, would fall nearly to the
lpor. They, too. were edged with lace.
for this Is the softest and prettiest finish
a. fichu can have.
Then there were the three-sided ones.
50 cut that two of the ends were very
long and tapering. These were to be tied
upon the bust In large decorative bow.
Quite novel was the arrangement OF ono
tea gown. 1t WAS OF taffeta glace. with
petticoat Of fine muslin embroidery. The
bodice and tunic was In one piece. en-
princesse. and were buttoned down the
front with enameled buttons. The tunic
was draped high upon each side indIcat-
Ing return 10 the pannier shape.
Fringe plays an important part In long
ribbon stocks and borders the half hand
kerchiefs that are tied around the throat
4 II - now that difficult between season
whom there Is nothing new IN actual cos
tunes. and when enc must be content
With the small novelties OF The season,
.1ne OF these Is found IN the remarkable
ribbons which are now seen In the shops.
Il comes Al widths and Is brocaded. ig-
urea and corded. It 10 also in openworh.
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this beautiful house dress. II was quaint
yet modern. The very dainty and pretty
bolero OF violet faille, with it's empire col
lar and pointed empire front formed tho
finishing touch to its beauty.
Though It is not always good taste to
dress the hair deliberately In the daytime,
there was a bandeau OF tulle In the
hair finished with bunch of tulle In the
front. This was as much part OF the
dress as the girdle. for 1t came with II as
a part OF II. There was bandeau velvet
also to match the empire girdle.
A very pale blue china silk gown was
trimmed with Brussels lace The arrange
ment was rather unique. The gown was
cut in flowing lines from neck to hem, and
the lace was applied so that It extended
In unbroken lines to the floor.
One OF the delightful features OF this
robe was Its fchu which was of the blue
china silk With Brussels lace set over It..
much more expensive dress than this
was OF pastel creme cachemire embroid-
cred in silvcr sequins. The embroidery
was very elaborate. Extending around the
foot OF the skirt was ruche OF Liberty
SILK and double ruches trimmed the skirt
In tunic fashion.
cess tunic edged with mink. The cut OF
this must DO seen to be appreciated. The
collar was tall. but there were no sleeves.
the large arm openings being edged with
fur. The front and back were cut very
pointed.
a room robe for a bride was in two
parts, princess tunc and petticoat.
The pettiooat was OF white silk covered
with chiffon and edged with a very deep
ruffie OF chiffon over silk.
The tunic was beautifully trimmed
affair bordered with white satin ribbon
and trimmed with It. The square neck
was set In yoke OF lace over silk.
An old-fashioned figured silk formed tho
basis for very tasteful luncheon gown.
" was cut In princess tunic with very
broad Vatican plait OF the silk falling at
the back to the edge of the tunic. All this
was over petticoat OF white taffeta
trimmed with ruchings OF chiffon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

LAW AkkuQ0GUk
Chicago Chronicle.
An incident illustrating tie h,a I
for which Nine. Calve Is famed vi
the impositions practicsd q ut,tI
CURED day or two ago u ths ~
rum hotel. A young student iauil|
divas apartments without belu
nounced, carrying q roll Of muils I
her arm. Nine. Calvs was srtsrti!iII
friend, but. seeing the music. divh3
once the intruder's mission GU
hands graciously with her shs aid
in French what she could do for VI.
girl did not understand Q word Of c
language, neither could Cllvs iolluyI
rapid English in which the girl prxsl
to unfold her tale. so the visitor ~
Interpreter. 4
II am only a young student" WI
sumed modesty, land ! havs Btyxl
any Of the great artists, 80 lthcuEtl
would be capital chance. 4 xtut@
Caive to hear me sing, l expsst-sa
To so on the stage some day-Aid-'
But where is your accompaaht!9
terrupted Calye.
II thought that you would r'e1
me-" said the girl. I.
~ can not do that" replied ms Y
but IL you will come tomorrow snt
somebody to play for you VIII
happy to hear you sing and give W
advice in my power"
After she had gone Calvs sisia
can't bear TO refuse the poor thinsi
said, "but, oh! have so many va
quests. And SO few who come aiN'
voice at ALL"
Many of the artists are annoya .
similar requests, but perhaps notee h
an extent as Nine, Calye, WHO'S =
manner encourages imposition. y n
instances, after undergoing TIE lnna
of listening TO voices untutorea iaa J
ly devoid of musical quality, ~
prima donnas are requested 70 NY
hair unwelcoue guests. 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
A TWILIGHT coMMUNroN.

For The Post.
SIT In the twilight and dream dear
And cherish the faneies that come.
ATu Softly, sweet names murmur.
But ah' the dear fancy is dumb.
know he wishes to speak to me.
ana caress me as in days of vora.
ny v, ne only smiles and looks yearninrly.
VINO repeat his name DER and DER
ANY h tns arms out to him. pleadlngly
ohti y comes back to me sadder and sweetar
"a pi'ngs to my soul a bright ray.
som wnie SIT and commune with thy vision,
innI at last soul had communed with souI
anu our spirits In harmony did meet. "
--Georgia Crowder
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

$40 bills and little note stauus a
was returned to him by one M M y
It more than ten years ago from 4.
drawer of his store. 1t said tunh.,
he who had stolen 1t had been stu,,a
remorse for the deed, that a. IN n
was taken there were hungry lsorS
his table and bare and bleedinr ~ %
Ting about the floor Of his bona T.
was nothing left for him to ID bst >
for which he now begged forglvsa,ss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

welts on the cuticle passing himself along
to the twelve jtIrymen that they might
set a look at the exhibit That was
enough. Beveridse won his case and no
got unanimous verdict"
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Tried the switch ON HI. own Les.

Tried the switch on HIS own Les.
Denver News.
six or eight years ago" said Attorney
General Walker Of New York. the other
day at the Brown Palace. Senator Bev-
eridge was practicing law in Indianapolis.
when school mistress. who is a member
OF Meridian Street church was arrested for
whipping hoy. Beveridge was member
OF the same congregation and he offered to
defend ner as personal friend One OF the
points brought out against the teacher was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

Markaoiy like this litfis n. i,
very roots Of a womasS MI, IA. -
or diseased, her whole NJ
physical and mental. sI .4.
In herself and covers ~ Is y
enduring all in silenc. . ]
my sons wife had ~ y
sufferer; all broken down y. n MA
nervous" says Mrs. Betsey ~ ~
creek, Warren Co., N. y l1QH
with all the pains and ach.. ~ r.
endure. She took evervthirS \. ea1i1
ing to get help, but h vsir y. tal
s e,o eo ,e not live to have arsiSs, -! !
S;n.s mear oying so many timG \. X
for her. pun sedt r.
This spring she had IS 8
eieven pounds; she got throues M
Get anyone there. I was sSsa N 4
i've. We cried for 10y when - - ~
she got along. ! cannot sav ~. MI
your Favorite Prescrptior IN
recommendation of a rntS;ci,. ~ Z
~ ~. women VIII try It. May IA n. !!
Any woman may write "a i j i, u
M. D., of Buffalo, N. Y Il .t..,s.s
dence. Her communicable, ~ 1, /!
oughly and earnestly considersS n
will receive sound, proiessics.Si ~ y
advice lin plain sealed suv 'ss = =
charge. 's'Vpsl y
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His Life Was saved.

Mr.. J. X, Lilly. q prominent citizen
Of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful
deliverance from a frightful death. II
telling Of it he says: 81 was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
Ny lungs became hardened. l was, SO
weak | couldn't even sit up in ped.
Nothing helped me. j expected to soon
die OF Consumption, when heard of DIR.
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. ! continued to use it, and
now am well and strong. l can't say too
much In Its praise" This marvellous
medicine Is the surest and quickest cure
In the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes so cents and 81 .00
Trial bottles free at II. T.. S. Goold, ST.
Congress street; and II. q. Starr, Cum
berland Mills
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West Congregational Church, Rev. Leroy 8.
Bean, pastor. Preaching 1890 q. m. and 7.30 p.
IN. by the Rev. c. L. Parker. sunday sehool at
IL m.
wooDFoRD's UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH, Rev.
Harry Il. Townsend, pastor. Preaching at 10. 20
a. m. Subject, sorrow and tie Remedy" sun
day school IL m.
WEST END METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. II. r. Dunnack. pastor. Residence 70
Frederic street. At 1850 a. m. sermon. sur
ject, chow TO Save the Home AT il.3o sun.
day school. At IL IN Pastors Bible c ass. AZ
D. M Junior League meeting. At $50 p. m. Ep-
worth League pray or meeting. $50 p m. ser.
mon; Subject The End of MY Journey.
Praise service conducted by HIS. vanBlareome.
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FIRE AT DAMARIsUOTTA
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.1

Dauarisootta, December i6.--Ths frst
alarm of fire for some months was runR
In at ~ 80 last night 1t being ON Elm
street, In the house owned and occupied
by Randall Pall. The house was In
flames almost before Mr.. Han and his
wife left their bedroom. The cause Of thu
fire IL supposed to be defective chimney.
The fire department was quickly on the
scsns, but too 'a.e to rave the house.
They did great work In saving Mr.. George
p. Lswis's buildings which were only
Is feat from the burning house. and with
the wind blowing directly on them.
Nothing IN the houss was faved ex ospt
a little furniture In the rarlor. Mr.. Hall
hal hardly time to dress aud his wife
was nearly overcome BY smoke before
getting out. Mr.. Hal hal small In.
suIanoe on the building. but loses all Of
his household furnishings. The. water
system worked in hns shape. one stream
furnishing plenty Of wafer, Mr.. Balls
house being more than 1900 feet from the
hydIaut. Mr.. Ea,l has been In feeble
h. alth for come time.
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THE BALL MAGNATES.

New York. December 15.-Ihs Nation
al Baseball league, beard Of arbitration.
completed Its labors In such time today
as to allow the league to get down to
work at o'clock. All OF the m sgnates
including the big Louisville delegation
were prefent.
When asked what the national board
had discussed at the se sion, President
Young said that 1t had only been dscided
TO make certain recommendations to the
league meeting concerning the minor
leagues. President Young said 1t had
been decided to recommend that the
lsagus rate for drafting players from MI
nor clubs from $500 to $1,000. and to In
crease the reservation from one to two
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SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.

Machias, December 10 Schooner Anna
B. jacobs, Capt. King Horn. Calais for
Cohsssst, with = cargo of lumber, put
In at Machiasport in distress this morn
ing. The Jacobs sailed from Calais Ds-
cember sth. When of Boat Head, near
Qloddy, she struck squall. knocking
the vessel on her beam ends and causing
her to leak four thousand strokes an
hour. Capt. King Horn states that 1t
was with great difficulty that no got his
vessel to safe harbor, 1t being rough
and the schooner washed very ta1ly. The
Jacobs was built at East Haven, Conn.,,
In 1865, 10 owned In New Haven and reg
listers 80 tons. She will require extern
sive repairs before proc ssdlns on her voy-
are.
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USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

There IL not q man, woman or child,
but what would be pleased to reoeivs
some gift for Christmas bought from the
immense stock Of John III. Conway In
Monument square. for the place 10 filled
with articles suitable for gifts and at the
prices at which they are being sold no
one need 60 without. The store 10 fitted
with nearly everything from common
oroc kerry to the choicest china, then there
are lamps of all styles, dinner and tea
sets, siIverware of every description. or
namsnts for the mantel In fact. nearly
every thing that one could wish. Put this
store ON your list for Christmas shopping
and you will he well repaid for your
visit.
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REVOLUTION MAY SUCCEED.

I Kingston. JAM. December l6.-Nail
advioss just received hsre, says the Vens-
zuelan revolution Is taking thorough
hold, nearly all the states having declared
In favor Of Hernandez. The best in
formed claim there II no doubt Of his
final success.
Surinam dutch Guiaua), reports a
widely organized movement for the pur-
pose of aiding the South African Dutch
and annoying the resident British sub
jeots In which high officials and consular
representatives are implicated. The Brit
ish consular officers are vigorously oppos-
ing this a. being virtually a breach OF
neutrality and diplomatic representations
on the subj sct. have gone forward.
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ASHORE AT RAM ISLAND.

Bath, December 15.-Ths British
schooner Eta NJ. Tanner, bound from
wey mouth, N. S., for Gardiner. Ne,
with q cargo of pulp. went ashore on
Ram Island near the mouth Of the Ken
pebeo river, early this morning. A pass
ing steamer offered assistance, but the
offer was dsclined, Capt. MoClare saying
that his vessel was not seriously damaged
and that he sxpsoted to be ioatsd at tbs
next high tide.
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GENERAL WOOD IN NEw YORK.

New York, December 10. --Gsn. Leonard
Wood, the new governor general OF Cuba,
accompanied by his wife. arrived In this
aity from Washington this morning.
General Wood will remain here until Sat
urdAy next when he sails for Cuba
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SUICIDE OF JAIL PRISONER.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS

THnoos1
Alfred D.csn ber l5.-John Cur tis OF
Biddeford who is serving . thirty days
sentence In Alfred jail committed suicide
at SIX O'Clock this afternoon By jumping
Oh the corridor to the stone door, % feet
below. He struck upon his head and was
killed instantly. He has been under q
doctors care during the twenty days that
he has been In jail, having consumption.
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Volcanic Eruption.

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob life
Of joy. Bucklsn's Arnica Salve, cures
them; also Old. Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns. Scadls.
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aces Only 26 cts. . box. Cure guaI-
antsed. Sold by II. p. S. Goold, 81 Con-
gress street; ana ii. q. STAIRS, Cumbsr-
land Mills, Druggists.
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PLEASING PRESENTS.

Coe, the halter. offers fine line of
goods for Christmas, consisting OF hats,
caps, gloves Of all kinds, furs, travelling
bags, suit cases, umbrellas, etc. These
all make nice presents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

HOUSES AND APARTMENTs-we have
II the largest list Of desirable houses and
apartments for sale aud for rent OF any real
estate effice In Portland. Our specially Is
negotiating mortgages, collecting rents aud the
economical management OF real estate. Par
tcul1fs Real Estate Once, First National
Bank Building. FREDERICK i. VAIL. l5-i
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INSPECTION WATCHES.

II Jewel adjusted Pat. regulator nickel Elgln
Silyefine case $500. b. ". Raymond II and
81 Jewel adjusted Is the hes: kalh Dad Watch.
These wafches will pass TIE Inspection Mo
KENNEY, tile Je~eer .leuurelt square:
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no LET-1he beautifully located house at No.
Il % Highland ST., Woodlards. rooms and
bath, rent re ,sonahle. Apply 10 Geo. :. Ed
wares NJ 1a5 Brighton Ave. corner OF Highland
St. or at Williams Manufacturing Co., kenne-
bee ST., Foot o. Green ST. i5i
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rJ'O LET-A large plea ,ant sunny front room.
with alcoye. next To bath, steam heat CEN
trail location. near electrtcs. also two square
rooms. With or without board. MRS. Skill
LlNGS, Congress Park. iNl
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MIscELLANEOUs.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash tn advance.
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ITO LET-In q new modern house In the
l. western part Of he city, TWO large sunny
rooms, tastefully furnished. steam heat, electric
light and bath: private family; references re-
qnirej. Apply at 756 CONGRESS ST. i4i
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TO LET-Flrst class upper rent, rooms.
bath, laundry. cold storage, coal aud WOO
on same floor; location unsurpassed. 5000
monthly Remember this Is an upIo date rent;
In western art OF city. l.. Nj. LEIGHTON, 50
Exchange street. ISL
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dor RENT-Two story brick house, cen
~ rHliy located. excellent repair, steam
heat, all modern conveniences; immediate pos
session. BENJAMIN SHAW a Co, 6iis
Exchange street. i5-1
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ITO LET-Lower tenement 232 High St, niue
rooms. all convenience,, hot water heat,
etc. Address y. r. DUCKERTY, Box 1919
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VN0 LET-Very pleasant upper and lower
Il reut No. 1S6 Grant street, rooms each,
nice location, In good repair, prizes 5000. W.
land, Me. Ill