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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
SAVING THE CANAL BASS.
Fish Commission Employees at Work
Above Harper's Ferry.

FISH Commission Employees at Work
Above Harper's Ferry.
The employees Of the fish commission. I'M
der the direction of Captain L. c. Harron.
who were designated BY Mr.. George NJ.
i,0"e.s, United States fish commissioner.
to seine the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
in accordance with the request Of the Dis
trict Fish and Game Protective Associa-
ton. are now engaged in the work near
Williamsport and Harper's Ferry. Contri-
buttons to aid IN the laudable Enterprise
have been received by DR.. w. P. Young,
secretary-treasurer of the association, No.
1893 F street, as follows: L. C. Bailey, So;
Moncure Burke, 81; NJ. C. Hargrove. 81.
Considerable money will be required to
meet the expense of subsisting the SEEMING
parties and paying for the teams to trans
port the seines, etc. from pool to pool
along the canal. and 1t is hoped by those
in CT arge that other sportsmen will finan-
cially aid in the good work
A report from Captain Harron will be
probably received tomorrow. 1t Is under
stood the beginning of the work was mark
ed by very good results. numerous bass
having been liberated in the Potomac yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Timely Holiday sugsestion..

A few timely holiday suggestions may be
made to shoppers with reference to the
Novelty Store, conducted by L. Moot &
Son, direct importers, at 1913 F street.
When once seen. SO the firm believes, the
novelties shown viii meet with approval,
appreciation and ultimate purchase. The
assortment includes duchesse lace hand
kerchiefs, with fine, sheer linen centers;
Valenciennes lace handkerchiefs, French
embroidered and hemstitched handker-
chiefs, fancy French colored handkerchiefs,
handmade Luxiel lace table covers the
new cloth of gold table covers, Marabou
and ostrich feather fans, gauze and silk
fans, hand-painted bronzes, Holland pot
terry, purses, bonsbonnieres, ivory and por-
celain miniatures, shand-painted combs,
all at exceptionally reasonable prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Real Estate Transfers.

FIRST street northeast between 3 and G
streets-John H. Mcdonald ct ux to r.
Golden Donaldson, part original lot 49,
square 125; $40 Stamps, So. r. Golden
Donaldson ct TX. to Rose A. Mcdonald
same property; SO Stamps, so.
o street northwest between 21st and odd
streets-Maria L. Johnston to Mary |. Nc
Allister, lot 166, square 50; $40 Stamps
$3.50.
Sixth street northwest between and o
streets-Charles H. Kreyset ux. to I,outs
P: Krey. LOT "a. square 4so; $40
Mount Pfeasant-Rena H. TowSon to John
W. Giennan, lot Is, block ); SO Stamps
Nos. 1901 to 1917 Princeton street north
west-John H Walter ct al, trustees, to
Washington Real Estate Company lots
3D. to Al, block "a, Columbia Heights; 50 400
Alley between 18th and 14th, S and T
streets northwest-Michael A. DonnelIy ct
uX. to VIM. J. Donnelly, lots and I, square
2is: $40
Alley between 18th and 18th, S and 7
streets northwest-Wm. j. DonnelIy ct TX.
to Michael a. Donnelly, lot 5, square 2Ss;
$40
d street northeast between Delaware ave-
nue. ana 1st street-Wm T. Belt ct TX to
Richard J. Watkins, lot 3, square 6S4. and
lots II and Is, square 6S4; so (stamps so
streets and 9th street northeast between
and ii streets-Emma j. Wex to VIM.
H Heumage, lot 81 square sos, and lot
ia, square $50; so Stamps, 50.
Second street and North Carolina avenue
southeast-Cecelia NJ. Coughlin to Sisters of
Mercy in the city of Baltimore, lots 81 to
80. t3 to 81, square 49,; $4,000.
18th and 2 streets northwest-Inez r.
Crawford ct vir. Theuron c. to Scott G,
Bone, lots 50 and So, square 1871; $40
Stamps, $50.
Parker street northeast between I'd and
"a streets and LIE Droit Park - Melville
Hensey ct ux. to Lyman D. Landon. LOT
12i, square $50 and lot -, block g. LIE
Droit Park: $500
Seventh street northeast between G. and
II streets-Wm r. She'd ct ux. to Alex
ander Ebert, lot 81, square 800; $4,000.
Thirteenth street and Kentucky avenue
southeast-Moses Liggins to Daniel T.
Donohoe, original lot T. square east of
lob; $40 (stamps. S150).
Third street northeast between C and ID
streets-Leon Tobriner to Charles Walter.
lot IA. square 156; 81 200.
Meridian Hill-Mary A. Black to Geo. T.
Howell, part lot 45 and all lot 46, block IL (:
81 800
Third street southwest between l. and NJ
streets-Margaret NJ. Forsyth ct vir. Jno.
r to Edw. ]. Quinn, lots 80 to A. sduar re
544; $40 (stamps S4).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Noyeltie. for xma. Gifts.

If one is looking for something pretty as
well as useful for a Christmas remem-
brance, visit to the stationery store of
Messrs. Easton & Rupp, 421 18th street,
will well repay one. There will be found
practically everything for the office and
library in the stationery and desk equip
ment line. Fancy box papers, scrap books,
diaries, waste paper baskets, ink wells, let
ter cases, paper weights, blotting pads,
fountain and other pens, mucilage pots,
etc. AT that store will also be seen a
handsome collection of calendars and other
novelties especially appropriate for gifts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Driver Seriously Injured.

Charles Stokes, colored, was taken to the
Emergency Hospital yesterday for treat
ment for an injury received in a runaway
accident. The man drives team for J. E.
Barry of the Ebbitt House stables, and was
on New Hampshire avenue when the ami
mails became frightened. When near Wash
tngton Circle Stokes was thrown from the
vehicle. He was unconscious when he was
picked up.
The doctors at the hospital expressed the
opinion that Stokes had received internal
injuries. He regained consciousness, and
this morning he was much better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Supplying the City's Butter.

At Christmas time and all the time
large part Of the city's fine table butter is
supplied by the well-known firm of D. VIM
Oyster, whose headquarters are in the Gen.
ter market, with branches in all the other
markets. With the flood of imitation but
ter now on the market 1t is a relief to feel
that you can phone 1885 or drop a postal
to D. VIM. Oyster with the positive assur-
ance of having the purest and most deli
cious dairy product promptly delivered The
firms most popular brand of butter is
matchless in flavor and quality This firm
also makes speciality of the systematic
delivery of butter In any quantity on any
days you desire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Those looking for choice books, Bibles,
hymnals and novelties for Christmas gifts
will find it time well spent to visit the store
of Mr.. c. c. Pursell AIS 9th street. Among
the novelties is beautiful collection of
Christmas cards and calendars, besides
many pretty and useful articles for the
desk and library. There also will be found
all the books by popular and classical au-
thors, which are sold at less than printed
prices. The Handy Volume Series" are
especially popular. These books are pref
uly bound and sell for only % cents per
volume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Dress Suits and Dinner Coats

Now that the social season is almost at
hand every man who moves in the fashion
able world will require a dress suit and a
dinner coat. Messrs. Snyder & Wood
tailors and importers, I'LL PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, make those garments In best taste
at very reasonable prices. This firm car
ries large stock of finest imported woolens
of all kinds. for business, morning, after
noon and evening wear. and have the repu-
tation of being one Of The leading tailoring
establishments in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Unsuccessful Attempt Mt Suicide.

Lydia Lee. colored. inmateo f a house
on D street, attempted suicide last night
by taking a dose of carbolic acid. The
acid happened to be a mild solution, how
ever. and the intended deed was not ac-
complished- The woman was taken to the
Emergency Hospital where the doctors
soon destroyed the effects of the poison.
When she she recovered her friends took
her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Gifts Made of Leather.

The perplexing question. What shall we
buy in the way Of Christmas remembrances
for dear ones and friends" is answered
fully in the rich and novel leather goods at
Recker's 1928 F street. This store is called
by travelling men the finest leather goods
store in the United States.'' Certainly,
this firm has searched the world for rare
and rich pieces in unusual feathers. Es-
pecia.ly noticeable are the latest fads in
wild steers hide. walrus, pigskin and other
fancy feathers, made up in purses and wal
lets, card cases, etc. The suit cases and
bags, some of them furnished, are partic-
ularly handsome. In harness and horse
goods Becker stock Is the standard OF
style and excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

While John Quinn, a pensioner, was asleep
last night in shed at No. ia Whitney
avenue, In the county, the structure was
partly destroyed by fire and Quinn was
painfully burned about the face and head
though his injuries are not serious. His
life was saved by the prompt work of Po-
liceman Elliott.
The officer discovered the flames and
broke open the shed. dragged Quinn out
and then turned in an alarm. Quinn, the
police say. was intoxicated. 1t is believed
he was smoking and that a lighted pipe
or cigar dropped from his mouth after he
fell asleep.
Soon after the firemen reached the scene
the flames were extinguished. Quinn re-
fused to go to the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

People who want to give fine cutlery at
Christmas should visit the welI-known
store of Josiah r. Bailey. $50 eth street. an
establishment noted for reliable cutlery
Nothing Is more practical for presentation
than carving sets, silver plated ware rs-
zors pocket knives and even mechanics
tools For boys there are tool boxes, skates
and many other things Bailey's prices arr
very reasonable This firm is the origfna
tor of the Bailey 81 saw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
WANT THE FERN REMOVED.
Request Forwarded to Gen. Harries
by the Commissioners.

Brig. Gen. George H. Harries, command
ing the District militia, has been requested
by the District Commissioners to renew his
orders for the removal of the naval battal-
ion drill boat Fern from the wharf at n
street. The request was forwarded to
Gen. Harries today, with instructions that
such orders be made Immediately effective
The wharf in question is that of the
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steam-
boat Company, which company granted
permission last July for the occupancy of
it's wharf by the naval battalion vessel, 1t
being represented to the company, it is
said, that the boat would be removed
: to the government wharf in a short time
thereafter. This was not done, however,
and the action taken today is to secure
fulfillment of that promise. It is under
stood Commander Hams Is ready to obey
the order as soon as received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Nomini,
Chapel Point and river landings at . a m
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and lower
river landings at pm
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from S a m. to
pm. and for st. Vernon hourly from
10 m to ; pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from a
TO IL pm, and eve hour for Falls Church
from : am. TO IL pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Headquarters for Santa Clans.

There are grocery stores and grocery
stores. but that of C. c. Bryan. at 1913 New
York avenue, is one establishment In Wash
ington where one can get everything in
that line that is on the market.
In addition to stable and fancy groceries
most stores sell. Mr.. Bryan handles a srea,
many table Injuries not to be found else-
Where- everything that one could think OF
70 ear and drink. including all the choicest
corrections, nuts. fruits, wines. etc. can bo
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Leather Goods for Christmas.

One OF the oldest and best known harness
and leather goods stores in the District is
the firm of LutZ & Co. 497 Pennsylvania
avenue. For Christmas this store has an
unusually fine and rich assortment of ele-
giant purses, card cases, cigar cases and
other leather goods, including the always
acceptable suit cases and bags Lutz & Co.
j. best Known as harness and trunk store
lhe famous concord harness is confined
TO this store For the horseman there are
me whips, lap robes, driving gloves etc
that make suitable gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Your wife. mother or sister would appre-
ciate gift of a paid-up membership in the
Capital City Benefit Society. This society
pays a sick benefit of SO, 81 and IS weekly
and 500 at death for 81 y a month. 1t was
Incorporated over twelve years ago under
the District laws, and is District institu-
ton. Its headquarters are at 45S Louisiana
avenue, and the directors are A. S. TAYLOR
samuel ii. Walker, b. b. Whalen and John
n. walker The sick benefit and insurance
Idea combined is good one and commends
itself to thoughtful folks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Upon the recommendation of Mr. ". Il.
Powell. superintendent of the public schools
OF The District the Commissioners have d.
rected that the salary of Mr.. s. B. Sim
mons. custodian Of free text books be in
creased from 500 to $1,000 per annum, the
order TO take effect January /. 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
AS AN
AGUlNALDO
CThe Spanish WORD

CThe Spanish word for Xmas giSD
Order dozen of
RlOJA CLARETE
surprisingly fine red table wine, grown on the
lands on the Ehro river In Old CASTLE from Bor-
deaux vine varieties. The sole distributor OF this
Mine Known to. used and edmired by Army
and Navy officers in the An lilies. 10
CHR XANDER,
And he sells the dozen quarts at So (and war
stamps. and the dozen puts ct $3.50 land
stsmpsl The demand for this Claret grew rapidly
in the few months since Chr. Xander Introduced IL
9os 1TH ST.
No branch houses Send for price list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Special.

New Crop Nuts-every va
riety-Selected with greatest
care-Big fat meaty Raisins-
large clusters-handsome fruit
price reasonable - Plum
Pudding-the real Yankee
kind-four sizes-one, two,
three and four pounds-di-
rections for a delicious sauce
with each package-Home-
made Fruit Cake and Xmas
Mince Meat. Shelled Al
monds-Shelled Walnuts-
Shelled Pecans-Black Wal
nut Meats-Stuffed Prunes-
Stuffed Dates - Euchored
Figs-Florida Oranges ia
maica Oranges - Malaga
Grapes-French Glaze Fruits
Boiled Cider - Wedding
Feast Olives, something strict
ly rare-Buy quick. and Sc
cure first selections.
Elphonzo Youngs Co,
as Ninth Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Census Office Preparation.

The census Office department of Woods
Commercial College will hold regular ses-
sions between Christmas and New Years In
order to accommodate the large number
who are anxious for early appointments
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Treasury Guard Epterta,,s

Company B, 4th Battalion, D. c. N. G.,
otherwise known as the Treasury Guard"
gave an entertainment at Carroll Institute
Hall last evening. The managers were as
sisted in amusing their friends by the
Black Face Sketch Club. An oId-f fashioned
minstrel first part was followed by an olio
of vocal and instrumental music, diversified
by the introduction of several amusing spe-
cialties. AT the conclusion of the perform
ance the floor was cleared and dancing was
INDUCED in till nearly midnight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
II. and O, HOLIDAY Rate.

Account Christmas and New Year holt
days the Baltimore and Ohio r. r. will sell
excursion tickets at reduced rates between
Baltimore, Pittsburg. Wheeling, Parkers-
burg, Strasburg Junction and intermediate
points, December %, "a, %. 81, 1899, and
January l, 1900, valid for return until jan
uary 4 Enthusiastically
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
War veteran. in Social Session.

A social session of Richard j. Harden
Camp. Spanish War Veterans, was held at
Elks' Hall last evening. Thirty new mem
bers were elected. 1t was suggested that
parade be held the list OF January, prior
to calling on the President. A vocal and
athletic exhibition Wac given during the
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Alleged IufiUeiity.

On the ground of alleged infidelity Alex
snder Glasgow has Instituted proceedings
for divorce against Daisy Glasgow The
couple We're married August % 1894 and
have one child. In addition Mr. Glasgow
asks that he he granted the custody of the
child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
HAvENNER BAKING COMPANY.
One of the Solid Concerns of Wash.
ingtOn.

ingtOn.
For more than eighty years the Haven
ner Baking Company, whose plant
is on C street between a. and 9th
streets northwest, has supplied the
citizens of Washington with bread, of
which they bake several varieties This
company has recently enlarged their facil-
tiles by putting up large building adjoin-
ing their old one, which is supplied with all
the modern equipment for the manufacture
of bread, cakes and biscuits. Only choicest
materials are used in this Palace Bakery"
and it is open to the inspection of the pub
lie day and night.
The cream biscuits and fancy cakes
baked by this company have an enormous
sale through the grocers of the city, due
to the freshness and superior quality of
the goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMrsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy Of MusIc-"Through the Break
ers'
BIjou-Eaudeville.
Columbia-Roland Reed in His Faith 81 5
IO-.
kernan's I.yceum-Rice and Barton.
Lafayette Square-"The Open Door"
National Theater-"'Lord and Lady Algy-'
New Grand-Mme. Hermann and polite
vaudeville.
For amusements see page %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.


In the case of c. Eaton Crazy against
Edgar +. Luckenbach of New York.
brought to recover S15.5aj0 as commissions
for the procurement Of the purchase of GER
tain tug boats by the United States gov
ernment from the defendant. for use during
the with Spain. d verdict for the de-
PENDANT has been recorded The jury re-
turned the verdict stated by direction of
Justice Bradley. who ruled that the con-
tract claimed by the plaintiff was void, as
against public policy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
PARTY WALL DECISION.
Matter of Interest to Owners Of subur.
ban Property.

a decision Of interest TO the owners Of
suburban property was rendered Thursday
by Chief Justice Bingham Of the District
OF Columbia Supreme Court. A suit was
instituted by Mrs. Laura o. Talbot to re-
cover one-half the cost OF the east party
wall of her residence. No 1445 Huntington
pace Columbia Heights, from S B. Priest
VINO mad used the party wall in building
mouse upon the adjoining lot The plaintiff
was represented by Mr.. E Hilton Jackson.
while Mr. A A. Birney argued the case for
the defendant.
IL has long been a mooted ousstf,,,
whether the building regulations Regarding
party walls apply throughout the entire
District or only within the old WasH.rs,ior
CITY limits. The absence Of an authorfta-
1--WE decision upon this point has resulted
IN great inconvenience and often injury to
property owners i'm the suburbs Justice
Bingham decided. as did his associate,
Judge Cole. In the case OF Wilkinson
against Barr and others. that the party
wall regulation was clearly intended by The
Llstrlct commissioners to apply throughout
the District, and that as the Commission
ers had ample authority under the act Of
congress of June H. 1878 to make such A
regulat ton. IT was valid
Inc defendant will probably appeal from
inns decision of Justice Bingham, In which
case this question will. after twenty wears
OF uncertainty. be finally settled bv the
Court of Appeals.
select Your Fancy Basket of Huyler'.
while the assortments are complete Orders
now received for holiday delivery. Sent by
express anywhere Store cor F and 18th SITS
advertisements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Edward Cant, William Cant and Charles
Watson were acquitted by jury in Judge
SCOTS court of the charge of assaulting
Policeman Gouldman November last The
defendants were at once released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Annrai Meeting Southern Educational
AssOciatiOn, Memphis Tenn

December 21-29, 1S99.-On account of the
above occasion the Southern Railway will
sell tickets to. Memphis, Tenn, and return
at rate OF one frst-class fare for the round
trip. plus two dollars (s2) membership fee.
tickets to be sold December 24-25, final
limit January s, 190O.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16
Si.21 To baltimore and Return SI.25
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Tickets on sale Saturday and SUNDAY. Dec
10 and IL, good to return until Monday
Dec IS All trains except Congressional
Limited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16


There is in transit from the highlands in
California, due Washington next week in
time for the Christmas trade a car load of
the celebrated PINE COND BRAND Wash
ington Navel Oranges. which for sweet and
lusciouSneSS is so far ahead of others there
can be no comparison. for which reason the
New York best trade hold them out as
leaders These can be seen at f. J. Adams
& Co, 800 3 St NV r. \. Tucker Com
pany. New York Agents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Henry Rollins. colored. sixty-fve years
old. was taken sick al 9th street and Rhod.
Island avenue about O'Clock this morning
he was removed to his home No tpH
Rovers court, in the police ambulance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

ALL THE DUST COMES OUT
When we clean your carpets ColOrs look
bright as new. Wagons call. Write OF
phone. Stumph Bedding Co, It'll and X SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Turkish rugs and carpets at auction at
SlOans. 1i0I g St. Monday and TUESDAY;
also fine china, art goods, glassware, fur
niture, eIc-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Fire Destroys Stable and Stock.
Two horses and COW were burned to
death about u:30 o'clock last night in a
stable in rear of No. 1902 D street south
west. Another horse that was in the stable
when the fire started was rescued. 1t was
burned, but it is believed it will recover
Mrs. Clark owned the stable, and it was
occupied by George E. Barber.
The stable was totally destroyed, and the
flames also scorched the rear of the house
of John Desmond, No. AL 10th street.
About 5000 damage was done by the
flames. The property was only partly in
sured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

Have US paper the rooms with our hand
some. stylish paper. 81 up. Nolte, SO 9TH II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

CUTICURA SYSTEM OF TREATMENT -,I,r1-
tlkA RESILIENT puriiies the blood and cry-l-
latlng fluids Of Humor Germs and thus removes
The cause while warm baths with CITICJRA
SoAP, and gentle Rnointings with CUTRTRA
tolntment. thu great skin cure and purest Of
emolIlents. cleanse the skin and scalp Of rlsrs AMI
scales alay Itching, burning and nilaInma ton
soothe and heal. Thus speedily. permn neutIy
ana economically cured the most torturing as
hguring humors Of the skin, scalp and blood with
loss Of hair when the best physicians and ali
other remedies fail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-16

sPEER'S PORTUGAL GRAPE WINE
Is the most pleasing and comforting bev-
erage that can be given an invalid. Used
Tor entertainments and by families