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The Washington times., 1902-09-13
REUNITED AFTER
THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS
TO COMMEMORATE
Mr.. M'KINLEY'S DEATH
Cardinal Gibbons Issues a Circular te
the Catholic Churches of the
Archdiocese.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 12.-Cardinal Glib.
bons today issued circular letter tc
all the clergymen in the archdiocese
of Baltimore relative to the proper OBJ
servance of the. first anniversary of the
death of President Mckinley in the
Catholic churches. Following is the let
ter:
Next Sunday, September IA, will be
the first anniversary of the sudden and
untimely death OF President William
Mckinley. We all well remember how
the nation was bowed down with sor-
row by the sad and unlocked for event.
1t is eminently proper that We should
in some appropriate manner renew our
affection for the late Chief Executive
of the nation and emphasize our abb
horrence of bis assassination.
You are, therefore. invited on next
Sunday to commemorate the occasion
in the way which, in your judgment, is
best calculated to testify our admira-
tion for the civic virtues which adorned
the life of our late President"
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CIVIL INSTRUCTORS
AT NAVAL ACADEMY Y
Secretary Moody May Soon Promulgate
Order Sending Line Officers
to Sea.

The Secretary of the Navy has already
started upon his avowed policy of plac-
ing, wherever possible, civilian instruct
ors on duty at the Naval Academy in
the place of line officers of the navy
orders have been issued detaching
Prof E. X. Rawson from duty as libra
rian of the Navy Department and or
dering him 10 duty at the Naval Acade-
my Prof Henry NJ. Paul has also been
detached from duty in the Bureau of
Yards and Docks of the Navy Depart
ment and sent to Annapolis and today
orders viii probably be issued detach-
ing Profs. William S. Eichelberger and
Frank b. Littell from further service at
the Naval Observatory in this city and
assigning them to duty at Annapolis
Needless to say both officers of the
navy and the professors are dissatisfied
with the new policy of Secretary Moody
1t is anticipated that Secretary Moody
will soon promulgate an order reliev-
ing many officers from their present sta
tion at the Naval Academy and send
ing them to sea.
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ings were leveIed to the ground and the
timbers removed. Washington awoke
the next morning to find the place
cleared as il by a cyclone.
The fight upon Governor Shepherd
continued throughout his term, and to-
ward the close of his administration il
reached the point where Congressional
investigation was ordered. A,joint COM
mittee of the Senate and House, with
Senator Thurman of Ohio the chairman
on the part of the Senate and he -late
Judge Jere Wilson chairman on the part
of the House, was appointed To inquire
into the expenditures and the whole
matter of District Improvement. 1t last
ed six weeks, and during the greater
part of this time Governor Shepherd
was himself before the committee. He
had at his command the details of the
whole subject matter of the inyestiga
ton, and was able to narrate them with
such lucidity that his honesty and in
tegrity were apparent.
Exonerated by Congress.
Senator Thurman paid him a high
compliment when the investigation was
ended, by declaring that of all the vast
sums that had passed through his hands
in the work or improving Washington,
not q dollar had stuck TO his fingers. He
regarded him as the most remarkable
man of his acquaintance, and he held
him in tie highest esteem. The report
of the committee fully exonerated Gov
ernor Shepherd. but Congress passed a
measure abolishing the territorial form
OF government and inaugurated the plan
pf n1y,nic ccip Wi has CT
obtained.
After retiring from Office Governor
Shepherd re-entered business, and re-
mained in Washington for number of
years. He had, however, gained wide
reputation rs a man of ability, energy
and determination by the work which he
did in Washington, and when he started
in to organize the old Hacienda San
Miguel silver mines. in Chihauhau, Mex
leo. he had little difficulty in interesting
capitalists in New York and Washing
ton. He was elected president of the
company, and twenty years ago removed
to Batopilas in the heart of the Sierra
Madre Mountains. where he built mag
niflcent residence and proceeded 20 Ge>
velop the mines.
The Friend of Diaz
He gained the warm friendship of
President Diaz of Mexico. and the Mex
lean executive granted Kim almost any
concession for which he asked. Gov
ernor Shepherd expended about SG000.-
OOO IN the development of the mining
property, which was purchased from the
Wells, Fargo Express Company, and he
succeeded in making the investment
profitable.
Twice only since he removed from the
city which he did so much to beautify
did he return to Washington, but upon
these occasions he was received with
open arms by all citizens, even those
who had most bitterly opposed him and
his work. He was feasted. toasted, and
hailed as the man who had made Wash
ington. in fact. as "the father of the
Capital City" and was the recipient of
many honors.
II was he proud boast of Governor
Shepherds friends that he never failed
in but one undertaking In connection
with the improvements of Washington.
He had contemplated raising Pennsyl-
vania Avenue to grade four or five
feet higher than at present, to prevent
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tess, anu lHSg were
literally applauded at the conclusion OF
each number As is usual on such occa :
sion, the program prepared was a popu-
lar one. Several intricate number were
rendered by the young musicians. They
demonstrated. their abilitay 10 master
their instruments.
Chairs for the little fellows were
placed in the center OF the park. and it
required a large force OF policemen, un-
der Acting Lieutenant Falvey, of the
Ninth precinct, to keep the crowd back.
Good order prevailed during the concert,
and the affair was one of the most sue
cessful yet given. Thousands turned out
to greet the Juvenile musicians. 1t was
just O'Clock when the first number
was played. and it was dark when the
program was completed.
Al the conclusion OF the concert the
hand marched east along Maryland Ave-
nue TO First Street east. along B Street
north to First Street west, and south
TO the Peace Monument and then along
Pennsylvania Avenue TO Tenth Street.
A large crowd followed the boys and
residents turned out in numbers.
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the river from backing up and flooding
| fact, making this thoroughfare grand
/ boulevard In this purpose he was dis
couraged, and abandoned the plan.
| At the outbreak of the civil war Gov
ernor Shepherd enlisted and served for
three months in the National Rifles, IN
the defense of Washington. He was one
of those to respond to President LIN
coins first call for troops.
Governor Shepherd married Miss
Young. the daughter of Col. William +.
Young, one of the old residents of WASH
ington.. Besides his widow he leaves
three sons, Alexander r.. jr.. Grant, ana
Conness, and four daughters. Mrs Quin-
tard, Mrs. Walter Brodie, Mrs. wagner,
wife of DR.. Wagner, and Mrs. Merchant,
wife of DR.. Francis Merchant.
He also leaves a brother, Mr.. Thomas
NJ. Shepherd, who is an inspector in the
Health Department.
Mrs. Shepherd En- Route for Mexico.
News of Governor Shepherds illness
was first received in Washington last
Wednesday night by Mrs. Shepherd. who
had been here with her daughter. Mrs.
Frank Shepherd, for several months.
She is now speeding toward Batopilas.
but will be unable to reach there for
several days. Her first intimation of her
husbands illness came in dispatch
from Batopilas, stating that Governor
Shepherd was suffering from fever.
Mrs. Shepherd Immediately laid plans
to leave Washington to rejoin her hus-
band. A second telegram, announc-
ing that appendicitis was feared, and
that Mr.. Shepherd was in a serious con-
dition, was also received. Mrs. Shep
herd decided to start at once. and in
company with her daughter, Mrs. Mer-
chant, wife of DR.. Francis T. Merchant,
of this city, left the city Wednesday
night over the Pennsylvania Railroad
for Ell Paso. Texas. DR.. Merchant ac-
companied the ladies as an escort.
Grant Shepherd. son of the ex-gov-
ernor, did not accompany his mother,
but remains in Washington to pack up
the household goods. Mr.. Shepherd re-
Gently underwent a. severe surgical OPP
Grafton and is still in weakened con-
dition. For this reason it was deemed
best that he not undertake the arduous
Journey, although he was extremely
anxious to do SO.
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PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, Washington, D.
c., August So lso2-sealed proposals. in 'iup.ii,,
cate. will be received at the department until
2 O'CLOCK p. NJ on WEDNESDAY, THE 1Sr
DAY OF OCTOBER. 1902. and then opened IN
the presence OF such persons as may attend,
for the construction OF an Administrator
Building. called Building ~ for an addition
to the Toner Building Kitchen: for the cree.
tiun and completion of Central Power and
Heating Plant; Electric Power Plant: Power
House. Chimney. and Tunnels ior the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane at Washington.
ID. G., in accordance with the drawings and
specifications copies OF which specifications
and form of proposal may be had, and the
drawings seen. on application at this DEPART
ment. The, right is reserved 10 reject any
and all bids. TTIOS. RYAN, Acting Secretary.
se4, H. l3,15,i7
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John w. Croft Meets
Mother Long Be-
iieved Dead.
EMPLOYED IN WASHINGTON
Also Learns That Father Is Alive
Story One That Abounds in Human
Interest - Policeman Costello Intro
duces Child to Parent.

After a separation of more than thir-
ty-seyen years from the time when but
babe of five years until he had grown
to robust manhood, John w. Croft, OF
As Decatur Street northeast has at last
succeeded in finding his parents. both OF
whom he had been led to believe were
dead. The reunion between himself and
mother occurred in the Sixth Street de-
pot Monday night last, and was wit
messed by Policeman Costello, who is de-
tailed at that busy terminal
1t was shortly before O'Clock when
Mr.. Croft approached Policeman Costello
in the depot and, after making himself
known, informed the bluecoat that he
had great favor to ask.
Il have not seen my mother" said he,
'for more than thirty-seven years. and
she is coming here tonight from Cleve-
land. Ohio, to meet me. | have ar
ranged to have her first come to you
at the depot, in order that you may in
troduce me, for l am afraid I'll not
know her,
half an hour Mr.. Croft saw an elderly,
sweet-faced woman approach the blue
coat. He stepped forward at the proper
moment and was introduced by the Off
Ger. A touching scene followed and,
after thanking the policeman for his
kindly Offices, the happy. pair left the
depot.
Story of Human Interest.
The story of the separation is one
that reads like fiction, and as told to
Policeman Costello abounds in human
interest.
AT the outbreak of the civil war young
Croft's father was appointed. an officer
in one of the volunteer Illinois regi-
ments. He was sent to the front. and
while in an enlargement was CAPTURED
by the Confederates and taken TO some
prison. In attempting to escape he was
wounded His life was despaired of and
the young mother in far away Illinois,
with her five-year- son. believing that
duty called her to the side of her dying
husband, placed her child with relatives
and left for the front.
A period of two months after her de-
parture from lll:nOlS the relatives nav
ing young Croft in charge moved into
Wisconsin. Correspondence between the
mother and her relatives ceased. Croft
was brought up into manhood. believing
that both 'of his parents were. dead +,
Came to Washington.
Some months ago he came to Wash
fngton and secured a position as en-:
gineer in the Civil Service Commission.
A short time afterward he received word
that the relatives with whom he was
reared had died. In going over their eff
fects he discovered papers which more
than convinced him that his parents
were not dead, but alive. He then Sc,
out to trace her.
After considerable correspondence he
succeeded in locating his mother in
Cleveland, and soon made arrangements
for her to come 10 Wa shington.
Another interesting feature of the
story is the fact that Mr. Croft has ais,
succeeded in locating his father in At
lanta, Ga, where he is in business. He
has communicated with him, and the
father will journey to Washington dur
ing the encampment TO visit his long
lost son and wife.
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DEATH OF EX-GOVERNOR
ALEXANDER R. SHEPHERD

hrary is now being erected. Governor
Shepherd wanted the place cleared, put
against this there was violent protest.
One day the Governor learned that all
of the justices of the District bench
We're out of town, save Judge Olin. Gov
ernor Shepherd planned ruse whereby
the judge was gotten out of town and
obliged to remain over night. Then 1t
was impossible for anyone to get an in
junction.
That night the Governor sent small
army of workmen to the old market
place, and within a few hours the build
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6 and Z O'Clock last
evening, the occa-
Sion being the sixth
open-air concert of
The Times News =
boys Band. Music
lovers We're present
not only from The
eastern section OF
the city, but they
came from all sec
tions. and the pro-
gram was thorough
ly enjoyed.
The boys, under
Prof. G. NJ. White,
scored another sue
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coRcoRAN SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL,

III. l.. HODGKINS, Phi. D., DEAN.
Instruction is offered in twenty-four depart
ments, comprising one hundred and ninety-thret
topics. Fifteen distinct courses lead to the
degree of Bachelor of Science including course,
in general science, civil. mechanical. and cleo
trical engineering. chemistry. meteorology. geol-
ogy, architecture, economics. library science.
language and literature, physics, mathematics,
and biology.
Properly qualified men and women are ad-
mitted as candidates for degrees or as special
students.
Session begins Wednesday, September "a, at 5
p. m.
The. Dean will be in his office in University
Hall daily until p. IN.
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Classical course. leading to the degree Of
Bachelor of Arts.
Scientific course. leading to the degree of
Bachelor Of Science.
Many electives; well-equippcd laboratories.
Properly qualified students are admitted to spe-
cial courses.
Entrance examinations will be held September
90 to pa
Graduates of the Washington High Schools
and of other accredited schools admitted with
out examination.
Glasses are open to both men and women.
Session begins Wednesday, September "a, at 0
a. m
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SCHOOL, OF COMPARATIVE JUR1s
PRUDENCE AND DIPLOMACY.

CHARLES W. NEEDHAM. Ill. d., DEAN.
Offers raining in higher legal knowledge and
in the history, science, and practice of Diplom-
acy, in courses leading to the degrees of Master
OF Laws. Master of Diplomacy, and Doctor of
Civil Law
The secretary will be present in the Law Lee
tures Hall daily from a. m. to ) p.
Z Session begins September 30. at 4:30 p. m.
Lectures from I30 until $50 p.
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DIED.

HARDING-ped. September Il, at $3.50 a.
m, MARGARET i. HARDING. at her resi-
dencc 2lT LIST st. nv.
Funeral services p. M. September u. ln-
tcrmcnt Stafford county. Va. el
BROWN-rhe funeral service Of the late JOHN
BROWN, who died August 2s, 1902, aged fifty
years, viii he held at the Mount Vernon Bap-
tst Church, Winthrop Heights, ID. c., Sunday
September II, 1902. at p. NJ.
Rev. Noah Grimes, assisted by Rev. George
Harris. will conduct the services
The family invites friends to be present. e1
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CHARGE OF PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Washington, Sep
tenihcr 9, 1902. Proposals for construction OF
eight-room school buildings on Pierce st. NV.
and at 9th and ID SITS. me-, heretofore advertised,
will be received until II NOON. SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20. instead Of September 10. but
in all other respects as advertised. HENRY
Il. +. MCFARLAND, JOHN BIDpLE, COM
missioners d. G.. se12 l3, lj l6.17,l3
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fcontinued from First Page.)

Alexander began life as a plumbers as
sistant. working chiefly in the ofiice OF
the late John w. Thompson. with whom
he was afterward associated in partner
ship.
During the latter sixties. and follow
ing the civil war. Washington was gov
erned as a municipality by mayor and
board of aldermen. There were practi-
cally no public Improvements. There be-
ing no industries, the citizens lacked en-
terprise. and Congress seemed to take
little interest in the Federal city. The
streets were unpaved, there were no
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LAW SCHOOL.

CHARLES W. NEEDHAsi. LII. D., DEAN.
A three years course, leading to the degree
OF Bachelor of Laws, and special course of one
year in Patent Law. leading to the degree Of
Master of Patent Law.
The secretary will be present in the Law Lee
ture Hall daily from Q a. IN. to p. m.
Session begins September %. at 4:3O p. m.
Lectures from 80 until 6:3O D. IN.
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MEDICAL SCHOOL.

EMIL A. DE SCHWENTTZ, Ph.D., Md. DEAN.
Session begins October !, at 8 p. m. Daily
lectures thereafter at $50 p. M The best facil-
ties for laboratory and clinical work will be
afforGed in the New Buildings for the Hospital
and the Medical School. The University Hos
pital is located at 1895 II st. NV. Fall exarnina-
tions on September 30. For further particulars
apply to the Secretary, 1885 II st. NV
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BUILDINGS.

UNIVERSITY HALL, cor. of II and 18th sts
The home of the College the Scientific School,
and the School Of Graduate Stndes
LAW LECTURE HALL. 1420 II ST.
The home of the Law School and the School
OF Comparative Jurisprudence and Diplomacy.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL BUILDING, 1926 II
St
The home of the Medical School and of the
Dental School.
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1895 II st.
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES,

CHARLES f. MUNROE, Phi. d.. DEAN.
trical Engineer. Mechanical Engineer, and Doc.
tor OF Philosophy are open to men and to
women who hold the necessary preliminary
degrees.
Session begins September "a. at 4:sO p. m.
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TIMES NEWSBOYS BAND
PLAY At STANTON SQUARE
Crowds Turn Out to Hear
Youthful Musicians.
Score Another Success-Each Number
of Program Literally Applauded-
Prof. White in Charge.

Stanton Square, at the intersection of
Maryland and Massachusetts, Avenues,
between Fourth and Sixth Streets north
east, was crowded with people between
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NoTICE-soldiers and sailors Rights League.
Washington Council. No. l, will hold its resu-
lar meeting at Schmidts Hall. 5i6 9th St NV,
SEPTEMBER Is, 1902 AT ESQ P. VI. for mus
terins in recruits. JACOB Ii. DEVICES, Presi-
dent. ml2-2
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DENTAL SCHOOL.

j. HALL LEWIS. d. D. s., DEAN.
Session begins October /. at p. m The free
dental infirInary opens October !, ats1 p. m.
Fall examinations September 20. Fog further
information address the Dean. 1923 Vermont ave.
Catalogues, giving the courses Of study, terms,
etc, can be obtained on application, personally
or by letter. to
CHARLES W. HOLMES. Registrar.
Southeast corner II and Fifteenth streets
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IN MEMORIAM.

NoBrE--In memory of my beloved daughter.
SALLIE PLEASURE NOBLE. who died five
years ago today.
cl MOTHER.
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ST. cEclLlA,s ACADEMY,

COL EAST CAPITOL STREET.
This popular boarding and day-school for
girls will resume studies Monday. Septembet
i5 Education thorough and practical. Pri-
mary. commercial. and academic courses. Music
and art For further particulars, address
MOTHER AUGUSTA. superior. ml.I
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HOLY CROSS ACADEMY.

Select school for young ladies and children.
Academic and Preparatory Departments.
Complete courses in Music and Art.
Omen September l5 1912 Mass ave. se5- SOt
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GREGG SHORTHAND.

No shade, no position. Half time of other sys-
TENS Record, 225 words per minute. Business
Practice method Of Bookkeeping, Trial week
free. Managers have had 50 years expert
ence as teachers and accountants
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE.
1925 New York Ave.
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EDUCATIONAL.
THE COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON. d. c.
CHARLES W.. NEEDHAM, LII. D.,
presideut

The University opens its eighty-second year
with better facilities than ever before 1t offers
complete Undergraduate, Graduate, and Pro-
fessional courses OF study in seven schools.
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REMOVED

to new and much larger quarters at 2l9 G
St NV. Occupies entire building. Facilities
better than ever. Opens September 90. Call
or send for Catalogue
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BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL

Offers practical courses in applied Electricity,
complete in year. Students taught the
actual construction OF electrical apparatus
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AUCTION SALES.

[. s. ENGINEER OFFICE, 20ol st. NV,
Washington, D. c.. September ;, 1902 Com
deinned public property. consisting OF iron,
lumber. fools etc, will be sold at public auc-
tion SEPTEMBER 49, 1902, AT 10 \. ", at
foot Of 2Gth 81 NV Information on appica
tion. CHAS. J. ALLEN, Lieutenant Colonel
Engineers JAMES ". RArCLIFFE, Auctioneer
sell, 1915
To WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN-I will sell at
auction all goods of Miss Kitchcll and Mrs.
u. Adams, for storage and other expenses, on
September 1S. 1902 WM. F. REAMER. ESQ
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PHYSICAL Culture.

Carroll Institute Gymnasium classes in physi-
cal culture viii reopen September 10. 1902,
at S o'clock p. IN. For further information
call or address Carroll Institute, 10th and X
sts NV. MAURICE 4. JOYCE. Professor in
Physical Culture. m9-T
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Fields Civil Service institute,
6i0 l4th St. n. ".
Preparation for CIVIL SERVICE EXASINA
TION.i a specially. GREGG and Pitman Short
band Typewritng, Regular Course in English
and Mathematics, Bookkeeping len years ex-
peTience. au2l-3O
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MANDOLIN, BANJO AND GUITAR

NEW STUDIO, III 1lth St.
WALTER 7. HOLT, Instructor.
FREE CLUB REliEARSAI.S. sei-
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Education for Real Llfe
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,

Vermont ave. and Thomas Circle.
English, Scientific and Commercial Courses.
Studies resumed September 5. Catalogues sem,
on application. BROTHER ABDAS. PRESIDENT
au20-,Ct
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FIynn's Business COLLEGE,.

EIGHTH AND K STREETS. Established 1876
Day or Night Sessions. s25 year.
Business. shorthand, Typewriting.
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THE COLLEGE.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. 1895 II st.