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The Washington times., 1902-01-01
FOREIGN TOPICS.
London'S Vast Wealth.

Some idea of the vast wealth OF London
may be gathered from the fact that the
fire insurance carried by the metropolis
is now $3.50, 900, GO0 Canada's fire in
surance amounts to S756. 257. .O9S. a big sum,
but only about one-siXth of the risks
placed upon London's riches in buildings
and merchandise. There were in the last
year reported upon, 1895 no less than 3,SiS
fires in the metropolis, involving . loss
of POI lives. London has excellent fire
protection. and it has this peculiar fea-
ture: Those who require it have to help
to pay for it. fee is charged against the
property which the brigade is called out
to protect Consequently there are few
unnecessary alarms.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
LcGt Politics for Cattle Raising.

Few citizens Of The Empire State have
led 4 more strenuous life than Hon. j.
SIoat Fassett, OF Elmira, who was seen
at The Arlington last evening. and few
have a more interesting personality
Il am Just here for a few hours" said
he. waiting to take my train for the
West. I've Il cattle ranch away down in the
widest part of New Mexico. sixty miles
from a railroad, and have to get down
there occasionally to see how the steers
are doing. When | first settled down to
raising cattle, fifteen years ago, old Ger
onimo and the Apache Kid were very live
II redskins and made things inter
esting for Americans. Today we tend our.
herds without thought of the rascaIs.
Raising cattle is more profitable than
politics, but also more prosaic. Stm. I
had plenty OF fun out OF the political
game, and am out Of it permanently.
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GEN. NILES ACTING SEC }ETARY
Head of the War Department in ab-
srncc of Mr. Root.

General Miles was Acting Secretary Of
War Yesterday, owing to the absence from
Washington Of Secretary Root and As
sistant Secretary Sanger, Who we're ac-
companied BY Adintaat General Corbin
and were attending the funeral of Senator
SeyeH.
An executive order promulgated by the
late President provided that in the ab-
sence of the Secretary and Assistant Sec
retacy of War the general commanding
the army should so act. and in his alb
sence the chiefs of the army bureaus in
the order OF their seniority.
This would have made the AdirtsEt
General Acting Secretary of War in the
absence OF General Miles, but as that Off
GER was present at the War Department
yesterday, he became for the time Acting
Secretary Of War. and Colonel Ward. of
his staff. became Acting Adjutant Gen
eral.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
CAPI7oL DelE

the one in last years bill involving an
expenditure of six million dollars for the
Improvement of Galveston Uarbor and the
protection Of the city.
1t is possible that the subsidy bill may
play part in limiting the amount 10 be
appropriated for rivers and harbors. In
the House ,hese Two measures are in the
hands Of different c9mmittees-the river
and harhcs hill being framed by the River
and Hartcr Committee. while the subsidy
bill is within the jurisdiction of the Com
mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
In the Senate. however, the Committee on
Commerce, OF which Mr.. Frye is chairman,
has charge of both measures. The Maine
Senator is an earnest champion of both,
and there is not much probability of any
clash there.
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MaryIand's IIIiteracy Law Criticised

81 am satisfied that but for Maryland's
new election law the Republicans would
have carried the State at the last cleo
ton" said Judge Alfred Lee Tharp. Of
Easton, Nd, at the Fairfax. The Demo-
Gratis themselves are dissatisfied with the
disfranchising features of the law. and
the present Legislature will, no doubt, re-
peal it.
The fact is that a large number of
white voters are rendered ineligible as
electors, and while the negroes will 90 to
school and acquire enough learning to en-
able them to vote, the iliiterate whites
will not. They dread the exposure in
yOlved. Their friends and relatives re-
sent this, and will sooner or later get
even with the party responsible for the
obnoxious law"
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Score One for Erin's Daughters.

New Bedford Standard - The Electrical
World and Engineer is authority for the
statement that American girls of Irish
parentage have been found to possess to
the highest degree the necessary quick
ness Of perception and action, aad to
prove the statement is cited the fact that
large percentage OF the operators in the
Chicago exchange. picked out according TO
the results OF examination. are girls OF
Irish descent.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Consular Service Reform,

Baltimore Sun-Scnator Lodges bill for
the reform OF the consular service at
tracts more attention from practical men
Of business, as well as civil service re-
formers. than did any former measure
having the same object in view. That
such a reform is demanded In the public
interest is everywhere conceded.
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PLEA Fer PERM iNENT CENSUS.
DR.. kate CIaGhorn's Argument at
Statisticians' Meeting.


At 4 meeting of the American Statisti-
cal Association held last night at the
Columbian University, Commissioner of
Labor Carroll d. Wright presiding, DR..
Kate Holiday Claghorn. of New York,
read very interesting paper on The In
compatibility of Successive Censuses.'
DR.. Claghorn's principal remedy for this
defect was to have a permanent census
bureau established. BY SO doing, she said,
the statistics would be continuous. and
not only relieve the embarrassment, but
be great benefit to other departments of
the Government.
\ general discussion Of the paper fol-
lowed.
John F. Eayford. OF the United States
Coast and Ge9Getic Survey read a
paper On The True Centre OF an Area or
OF a Population" After a general dis
cussior CT this paper the meeting ad-
jourEed.
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Weddings in Turlestnn.

In Turkestan every wedding engagement
begin with the payment Of a substantial
consideration to the girls parents. If
the girl jits her lover the engagement
gift has to be returned unless the parents
have another daughter to give as sub
stifute.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Enperor Williams Prize.

The German Emperor has just founded
a prize. consisting of handsome vase, for
the best spirit-driven motor car suitable
for agricultural purposes. The conditions
for the compe ,ltion will be decided next
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Napoicou's Love Letters.

Napoleon's letters to Josephine
of them passionate love letters-are seat
tered about in different books. Il has
been the work of a London editor 20 col
lect and translate them into English.
The letters are linked into consecutive
form by 4 social and historical chronicle
of the years in which Napoleon and Jose
phine were such great figures. This chron
Icle is compiled from contemporary
sources.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Great nritain's Coal Exports.

Roughly. Great Britain exports about
80. .O0O, ,OOC tons OF coal per annum to foreign
countries, among her chief customers be
ing France, Russia. Spain. America, Swe-
den, India and the East. The export trade
is exclusive OF bunker coal taken by
steamships engaged in the foreign trade.
which ayeragea about II Oo0, 600 tons per
annum.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
South caroIinn,s Senatorial Timber.

a gentleman of medium build, very dark
as to hair and eyes, swarthy of visage, and
still some years this side Of forty, was
standing in the lobby of the Raleigh last
evening talking with friends, who ad-
dressed him as Governor" He was for
mer Gov. John Gary Evans of South Caro-
lima, who was elected to the executive
chair of the Palmetto State at thirty
years OF age, when but barely old enough
to fill the constitutional requirement
There are four avowed Senatorial can
didates in South Carolina" said Governor
Evans. They are Senator McLaurin,
Representative Latimer. ex-Representa-
tive Hemphill. and myself The people
will vot at the polls next August to de-
termine the matter and the Legislature
Will ratify the popular verdict. So we
practically elect a United States Senator
by direct vote Of the people"
Governor Evans would not discuss his
own prospects for obvious reasons, but
that he is content with the situation was
evident. He smiled when asked whether
mis- State was greatly enamored OF the
much had been heard.
THE old-fashiOned Democracy of our
fathers suits the CarOlinians of today
quite well" was his answer. we see no
reason for any departure from the ancient
faith. Our people still put principle above
pelG and honor above sgoils OF Office
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from the keystone State who is seek
ing health in the South. The journal
in question forgot only one thing; its
editorial should have been printed in
yellow ink
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
Better Re suIe Than Sorry.

American Banker-There Is really too
much to be done in the way Of adapting
our currency system 10 existing or ideal
models 10 expect any important action at
present. The matter will have TO be CON
sidered for while longer, and the process
OF change accomplished step by step.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
The Difference.

Milwaukee scntinel-The optimI5t sees
only the sunny side Of the road Of life;
tie pessimist sees only the shady side; ;
the animal that looks straight ahead eats
dust and sees nothing.
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NO EXHIBIT FROM ITALY.
Hut Government VIII Aid Individ.
unIs ut Vt. Louis Fair.

ROME, Dec. S1.-Thc Government has
declined the invitation OF the United
States to participa!c in the st. Louis Ex-
position, but Undertakes TO facilitate rep
resentaticn o. Italian producers.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

The lack of tales Of freezing horror
from the klondilse region thus far
this winter indicates that the polar
correspondent has found something
more remuneratire than space rates.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Miss Biddle was hostess yesterday af-
ternoon at fashionably attended tea.
Colonel and Mrs. Blount will give a
New Year dance tonight at The Oaks. -
their splendid old home that crowns the
heights of Georgetown. Owing to the de-
parture OF Miss Blount to New York to
resume her art studies the play that
was to have been the opening feature of
tonight's festivities has had to be aban-
doned Miss Blount always stages and
manages the plays given in the handsome
theatre at the top of the house, and as
she colld spare no longer time from her
art work the theatrical feature of to-
nights programme, which was arranged
to take place from to o'clock, has
been abandoned. The dance is set for
9 o'clock and will be attended by the
younger set OF the city. who are invited
to meet the house party who have been
the guests OF the family over Christmas.
Mrs. Shippen will leave this evening
for her home near Boston.
At dinner last night Colonel and Mrs.
Blount entertained Prof. Morse Stephens.
OF Cornell.
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Lieutenant Schebeto, of the Russian
Embassy, will leave Washington January
5. The Ambassador, Count Cassini, will
entertain at the embassy at dinner be-
fore he leaves. His place will be taken
by Colonel Agapeieff
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Mr. Croker, after carefully adjust
ing his new megaphone, announces
that he viii support Mr.. Belmont for
Congress If That's what we
thought
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

In his persistent efforts to illumi-
nate the Dark Continent, John Bull
might find it valuable to try a little
of the light of liberality.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

If the adage concerning the value
of the good resolution as paving
material is true, first of January re-
form intentions should be carefully
wrapped in asbestos.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

At this time of the year almost ev-
erybody is willing to give good ad-
vice; those willing to take it are not
so numerous.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

The developments that have not
followed the announcement that i'm
mediate steps were to be taken for
the release of Miss Stone indicate that
somebody's power of locomotion was
ailiDT.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01
And Sill They (nnnc.

New York World-"Therc should be
FEWER children" says Miss Susan Z. An
thony. But that is from a spinster's
viewpoint
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

The leading woman's club of Wis
consin has Indignantly refused to
hear Clara Morris lecture because the
lady in question is an actress. The
impression that Wisconsin had
emerged from the tallow-candle age
seems to have been mistaken one.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

\ felicitous toast for the American
New Year would be: May the God
drss of Liberty never grow old and
may Uncle Samuel never grow older.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

If it does cost more to make people
happy than to make them miserable,
it is worth the price.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Mrs Ward entertained a distinguished
company last night. Her guests were the
Russian Ambassador and Countess Cas-
SIM, the Austrian Minister and Baroness
Henselmuller, the Belgian Minister, Cen
eral and Mrs. Corbin. NJ and Mrs. Chan
der p. Anderson of New York, the First
Secretary of the French Embassy and
Nine de Margerie, Mrs. Philip Mcmillan,
Miss Patten, Miss Warder. Miss Board
man, Signor del Viso and his guest. Count
de la Gherardesca, of Florence, Italy; Mr..
Wyndham, Signor Riano, Lieutenant Wal
lach, and Mr. John F. Ward of New York.
Miss Minna Cromwell. daughter of Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Cromwell, was married
to Ensign Needham Lee Jones at noon
yesterday at the Church of tie Ascension
in the presence of a fashionable assem-
blage, il which the navy contingent was
conspicuously prominent. The best man
was Ensign Thomas c. Hart and the ush-
ers were Ensigns W. C. Watts and Victor
Houston. Lieuts. Charles L. Poor, Edward
McCauley, jr., and J. H. Roys, and Pay
master J. II. Merriam.
The groom and his brother officers in
attendance were in full uniform, as was
Admiral Cromwell, who escorted his
daughter to the chancel and gave her
away in marriage. The bridal party was
met at the church entrance by the sur
piiced choir. who led the way UP the
aisle singing Faithful and True
The bride was gowned in white mousse
line de sole. en- traine, aRPliGtesi iii white
roses and wore lace veil, which is
family heirloom. She carried a large
cluster of white roses. The maid Of
honor, Miss Cynthia Richards, of this city.
wore white crepe de chine, trimmed in
pink rosebuds, and carried pink roses. a
large pink picture hat set off her dainty
costume. The bridesmaids were eostumed
in pink crepe de chine. wore pink hats,
and carried pink roses.
The church was gartanded in palms and
poinsetta. which set off beautifully large
and numerous clusters of American
Beauty roses. The "Lohengrin' bridal
chorus sounded from the right as the
party moved up the aisle Admiral Crom-
we'll escorting his daughter to the altar
and giving her to the bridegroom.
Bishop Satterlee, of the Diocese of
Washington, performed the ceremony. as
sisted by the Rev. DR.. Elliott, rector OF
the Church of the Ascension.
After the wedding a breakfast was
served at the admi:al's residence. The
young couple lett yesterday afternoon for
a short trip North.
Among the $50 guests at the wedding
breakfast were the Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs. Long, Admiral and Mrs. Schley,
Admirals Benham, Crowninshield, Ram
say, and Selfridge and their wives; Gen.
and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson, Senator and
Mrs. Burrows, Senator Platt of New York,
former Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
and Mrs. Hackett. Colonel and Mrs. Mills,
Colonel and Mrs. Andrews, and q large
number of the army and navy contingent
stationed in Washington.
Rear Admiral Cromwell is in command
of the European squadron, and came
home to attend his daughters wedding.
Ensign Jones is attached to the United
States s. eamship Dolphin.
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1t must be admitted that Mr. Car
negie has done a great deal to vindi-
cate the octopus from false charges.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Potomac water will hardly do as a
beverage TO drink a toast to the New
Year.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

4 Ne'Y York newspaper has taken
pains TO attack an invalid Senator
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Baron Gevers. the Netherlands Minis
ter, has returned from New York, where
he spent Christmas
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

The Sick Man of Europe will doubt
less be able to sit up and eat his New
Year cake while listening to the Con
cert of the Powers.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

The Northwestern railroad fight is
rapidly approaching the collision
stage.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Announcement was made yesterday of
the marriage in Baltimore November Of
Robert Z. Doyle, ir., and Miss Mana Still
son, both Of this city. The marriage took
place IN the Cathedral in the Monumental
City, The announcement came as sur
rrise TO friends of the couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Doyle were rendered an informal re
ception last night at the home Of Mr.
Doyle, 1924 Sixth Street northwest, and a
large number OF their friends were present.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Miss Ashton also entertaired a dinner
last night.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Another wedding OF note In navy circles
yesterday. at the same hour. was that of
Miss Kate Marion Upshur. granddaughter
of Rear Admiral Upshur. to DR.. Alexander
C. Brown, jr, of Richmond. st. Margaret's
Church. with its ceilings festooned and
pillars wreathed with Christmas garlands,
was the setting for the beautiful service,
which was performed by the rector Of the
church. The bride, attended by her ia
thor passed up the aisle, preceded by
the ushers-NIessrs. Upshur, Moorehead
and Kennon Peter. Of this city. and Dr..
Francis W. Upshur and Mr.. Robert E.
Lee jr.. the latter of whom is a member
of the Virginia Legislature from Fairfax
County. Mr.. W. S Brown, of Ashland, Va,
was best man.
Miss Elizabeth Hunt. daughter of the
Governor of Porto Rico, preceded the
bride, wearing picturesque and dainty
skirt of light blue cloth, trimmed with
panels Of blue satin ribbon. 4 .bolero OF
blue panue velvet and cream lace opened
over a tucked blouse Of white silk. and
with the rTeLty toilet was worn q picture
hat Of blue tulle. The flowers carried
were long stemmed pink rOsebuds, tied
with wide pink satin ribbon.
The wedding gown was Of snow-white
crepe de chine, tucked from the belt to
the nounce that formed The graceful train.
Both The skirt and bodice were appliqUed
with Louquets Of white lace flowers. A
coronet of orange flowers held the tulle
veil in place, and the bridal flowers were
white roses and maidenhair fern, caught
with a bow of white gau2e.
After the service wedding breakfast
was served at tie residence of Admiral
Upshur. on Connecticut Avenue. Upon the
conclusion of their Wedding trip, Dr. and
Mrs. Brown will go to their home in Rich
mond.
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tain McKinstry represented his brother
officers in the receiving line Dancing
commenced at clock to the music of
the Engineer Battalion Band, and lasted
until nearly l p. m A buffet supper was
served at midnight
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Washington Barracks was lie scene
Monday night of . very delightful military
hop. given by the officers and ladies' of
The Engineer Corps battalion stationed
there. The young people OF the post We're
Joined by a large number of guests from
the city, and by reinforcement OF OIL
GERS from Fort Myer garrison. forming a
company of a hundred or more.
The patronesses of the hop were Mrs.
Kutz. Mrs. Burr, and Mrs. Judson. Cap
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Miss Biddle was hostess yesterday af-
ternoon at fashionably attended tea.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

A new attache is expected at tie French
Embassy. VI. Ayguesparse, of Paris
The Washington times., 1902-01-01


entertained at euchre Monday afternoon
from to o'clock. The players were Mrs.
\. H. s Davis, Mrs. William J. Zeh. Mrs.
&c Taylor Wayne, Mrs. Carter B. Keene,
Mrs. +. F. MaXey, Mrs. Kengla. Mrs
Amies, Mrs. and Miss Smith. Mrs. SiIsby
Mrs. Henry. and Mrs c. B. Saunders.
At it's semi-monthly meeting the Abrac-
adabra Literary Club was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron /. Story at their resi-
dence, CPS A street southeast. Mr.. ]. D.
Croissant gave an instructive and enter
tanning sketch of his recent travels, "a
Thousand Miles Up the Nile" Miss C. A.
Van Doren read a valuable paper on
Bronze Art in Washington MIR. +. A.
Brock gave a humorous select reading,
AN Xmas Story" Miss Lydia r. Hughes.
sang "Tatters and Rosary" and as an en-
core a solo, Because | Love You, Dear"
cornet solo by DR.. Diffenderfer. accom-
panied by Mrs Diffenderfer, closed most
successful literary evening, after which
refreshments were served by the hostess.
There were present DR.. and Mrs. Henry
Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney l. Besselievre.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Brock, Mr. A. p
Clarke. jr.. Mrs. ]. p Cium;sNIr. and Mrs
J. ID. Croissant, Mrs. NJ. z. s. Davis. Dr.
and Mrs. Difenderfer, Miss Emily Do
herty. Miss Leonora Merit, Mrs. Z. L.
Pierce. Miss Pierce. Mr.. and Mrs. T. W.
Scott, Mrs. H. y. Sterns, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
l.. Story, Miss C. A. Van Doren, Miss Ly-
dia r. Hughes, Miss Anna 5. Hughes, Prof
and Mrs. II. L. Sawyer, Mrs. E. b. Nun
sey, Mr.. a. Il. Hayward, Miss Cox. OF Phil
adelphia. and Mr.. De Buck. of Brooklyn.
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Madame Nordica Will be the guest OF
Mr. and Mr. Thomas f. Walsh during her
stay in Washington.
Miss Mott. daughter OF Justice Mott,
gave a dinner last night to Miss Alice
Roosevelt. The additional guests incluI-
ed Miss Helen Roosevelt and Miss Cut
ting both of New York and cousins of
The Presidents daughter; Miss Root, Miss
Hitchcock the Messrs. Hale and their
house guest. Mr. Emory. of Boston. Mr..
Lodge aud MIR. Humphreys owen OF the
British Embassy.
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A surprise masquerade party was given
to Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Berner at their resi-
dcncc, 110f L Street northwest. Monday
evening. Those present were the Misses
a. Nixon. b. Bell. \. Rupert, H. Young,
X. Fingles. y. Achstctter, b. Mason, f.
Cronin, b. Clarke, L. SHED, l.. Berner II.
McGill, L. Claxton, and NJ. Berncr, and
Mossrs. J. Lee, C. Peterson, J. Stewart,
W. Collier. G. Sedgwicf. Il. Clarke, c.
Henkcl. +. McGarrel, l.. Helm, II. Smith,
c. Crutchct ]. Brccn, and 5. Walker, MIR
and Mrs. Joseph c. Whytc Mr.. ana Mrs.
Clinton Butcher, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. c.
Bates. Dancing and games were enjoyed
until late hour. after which refresh
ments were served.
The Washington times., 1902-01-01

Mrs. IT. X. Willard. a2S Westminster
Street. will not receive today but will be
at home the remaining Wednesdays in
January.
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Miss Paulding will give reception Jan
uary II in honor OF her uncle and his
bride, Senator and Mrs. Depcw.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
FOR SALE-HOUSES.


A partial list Of cur high-class residences.
Situated on the best streets in the city.
Call or write for further particulars 10
Il. LODGE HILL, 500 + n.w
Real Estate Broker
Evening star., 1902-04-12

Slo,ooo-On 10th st. @; 3-story brick contain
Ing IL rooms and bath. large double parlors q
sleeping rooms; 1st-hoor kitchen; lot % TX
los 10 alley
Evening star., 1902-04-12
REMEMBER THE LOCATION.

Sl4,425-Owner leaving the city will sacrifice home
on Conn. ave. near Q; 3-story brick, containing
IA rooms. baths; rooms on first floor; fur
Evening star., 1902-04-12

FOR SALE-RARE CHANCE is OFFERED TO
secure a lovely home apd furniture on years
time; purchased home after inspecting 25
houses = best location. on Columbia Heights mod
ern Broom house: bath rooms; bed rooms
and RaTet; kitchen, pantry. servants room and
cellar; steam; heat. Foreign service Is cause OF
ap5&l2-2ts
Evening star., 1902-04-12

wANTED-BoARDERS; TABLE FfRsT-CLASS:
large rooms convenient to steam and electric
cars Mrs. DOKER, Kensington. Md.
ap12, 18 10. .23'
BOARD-MOST EXCELLENT BOARD CAN BE
obtained ut 1880 Vermont ave. at reasonable
rates. apl2-Sts
lois 18TH ST Nw-IARGE 2DFLOOR FRONT
room; cool house In summer, with large porcbes;
good table, quick service 1r
FOR RENT WITH BOARD : SEC0ND-FLOOR
front and back, with hot and cold water. large
Closets furnace heat; also smaller rooms; all
conveniences. 1449 y st NV. 1ts
TABLE D'HoTE AND A LA CARTE DINNER
an day Sundays aud holidays; midday lunch for
ladies and grutlenen from II until 2; electric
{. fans CAFE ROBINSON. l6o2 i4th Ut. nw.
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