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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20
Otis skinner Returns Ia the Column
Eta Thentcr In ..Thc nneIv


The Duel in which Otis Skinner will
again be seen at the Columbia Theater
this week was originally produced at the
Coincide Franchise. in Paris, where IL
caused warm discussion and had
marked popular success. Later il was pro-
duced in New York and Washington It
Is a play Of emotions. with a timely
theme, which only a gifted Frenchman
Ike NJ Henri Lavedan would dare at
tempt TO handle. There is a three-sided
battle. at one corner, science and ma
terialism, at the other. love. as typifed
By woman, and at the third honor and
purity as represented by the church
The DueT' in way typihes the present
religious crisis in France.
The play opens in the private Office OF
DR.. Morey in his sanatorium. The physi-
clan Is visited by the Duchess de Chan-
Ter. The duke is a wreck through
morphine and dissipation The wife.
young and beautiful. finds herself a pris-
oner in the bonds Of matrimony from
which she is prevented from Iberating
herself by her religious scruples The
Goctor has done all that science could do
tor the duke. with the result that he has
slowly improved while the physician has
been falling under the spell OF the beauty
Of the duchess. His passionate desire for
the woman at last finds tongue. bat she
wards him of, for the moment. Then
comes another visitor. the Able Daniel.
pastor Of a poor little CONGREGATION. who
comes 70 ask for help for a mission. The
men are brothers. An angry difference has
separated them for ten years The doctor
listens 10 the abbe's appeal with cold,
cynical Indifference
To the priests declaration that he has
work 20 do for humanity. the doctor an
swers that it is be. the physician, who
really fights the great battles for life
against disease and pain. The indignant
priest replies. Thou Epeakest Of duels,
But thine are as mere child's play 20 the
terrible duels which I night" The able
tells how for two months past ne has
fought the duel for the soul Of a woman
an unhappy penitent. who has come 20
his confessional trembling on the point
Of sacrificing her eternal welfare 70 the
sin Of an earthly love. but she has ever
and again departed victorious and reas-
sured In strength. This is my duel"'
explains the able. i hold the soul.
fence for its happiness against the ruin
OF passion The doctor. not realizing
that this mysterious pentent OF the
abbe's is his own ad0red duchess, cries:
Tomorrow. this evening. perhaps thy
victorious woman's soul will throw her
self into her lovers arms, and make an
other confession with other sort OF
tears"
The second act takes place in the ahbe-s
attic study The duchess suddenly enters
and is later followed by the doctor. Then
comes the real duel, in which religion
as represented by the able wins after
scenes Of great power and passion.
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THE FOREIGN STAGE.

The scheme to bring Sir Charles wynd-
ham 10 this country for a brief tour this
season has been abandoned
Yvette GuiIbert Is preparing 10 appear
In London in an adaptation Of a play Of
Paul Lihdau TO be called tine Other
Man"
Mr.. II. B. Irving, now on tour in this
country. viii be seen in a new play by
Edward KnobIouch called a Loyal
Rebel, soon after he returns to London.
Londons weekly average Of concerts
FOR last year was twenty-seyen. tie total
number given during the year having
been over 1,4o0. Berlin Is ahead of Lon
don in the number Of these entertain
ments.
The most notable feature Of Beerbohm
Trees revival of Antony and Cleo
patra' in London was Constance Golfers
acting in the role Of Cleopatra. Her work
IN this most difficult part was pronounced
almost faultless by some OF the leading
critics.
Massenet, the French composer, whose
"Arianc" has been 50 great a success, ad-
mits that he fed from Paris to avoid
being present at its premiere. Excite
ment Is bad for my heart" he said. He
was wandering in the woods near his
country place when he met a hunter who
TOLD him Of the success Of his opera. and
ne started back to Paris post haste He
spent three years and eight months on
al Arf@.
WORK on a new opera, 10 be called
'Therese."
While Americans are fairly Ianeuishing
for something really good in the line OF
comic opera, here comes a report from
Vienna Of a piece by Frank Lehar. the
Czech composer. that has run for 800 per
formances and may run as many more.
1t is called The Gay Widow" The
melody Of the opera is said TO be fine and
with a fetching Siav strain 40 Il
The principal airs and waltzes are al
ready familiar 10 most OF the capitals OF
Europe. but it viii be next season before
the work VIII be heard in this country.
II Is said Lehar viii then come over 10
conduct the orchestra for the production.
The number Of American vaudeville Der-
formers to be seen on the continent is
said TO be growing smaller instead Of
larger. Notwithstanding the fact that their
and fun have made them great
favorites. The reason is that English
accept much smaller pay
than the Americans and take engage
ments away from the latter Il is said
an English ventriloquist, who has been
making money hand over fist in the
Chlted states this season had TO go back
nome with thousands In sight 10 fu en-
gagements made before he came over ar
$40 a week
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Burton Holmes at Olympic Game

Tonight al the Columbia Theater
Burton Holmes viii be heard in his de-
scription Of experiences in Athens during
last summer while the new Olympic
games-the greatest athletic event in the
world-were in progress. Mr.. Holmes will
not only give his hearers a description
OF the games themselves. but will also
lead them through the highways and
byways Of the glorious old city, which
forms the classic setting of these his
toric contests BY the aid OF motion
picture machines and his stereopticon. his
audience viii he enabled actually to see
the different athletic events, the numer-
Gus races and dashes. so many OF which
were won by American athletes. Mr.
Holmes viii also show King Edward and
Queen Alexandra Of England, as guests
of the King and Queen Of Greece. enter
ing the stadium to witness the games, and
the crown p=i1cs of Greece and his
brothers on the track. acting as Judges
or welcoming the winner Of the historic
Marathon race This lecture will be re-
peated tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O. on
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. Holmes will give
Beautiful Ireland" one of his most
popular lectures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20
Smashing Things on the Stage.

From the Dramatic News
These are busy times for the young
girls Of the stage. Just look at the past
week and see what happened: Margaret
Anglin was robbed Of a valuable shawl:
Blanche Bates was elected to the board
OF trustees Of a hospital in Philadelphia:
Adele Richie lost one Of her curls. and
Minnie DuDTee received so many mash
notes at the Herald Square Theater that
the post-office department notified her TO
call at the substati0n and cart them
away On top Of all this comes Emma
Janvier with an indignant letter To the
effect that Richard earle did not dis
cover her. AS a matter of fact, Freddie
Mckay did. She made her big hit IN
''Vivian's Papa" in Chicago.
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AIansfeId's Autograph Costly.

Richard Mansfield has put a price on
his autograph for the benefit of the Ac-
tors Church Alliance. They now cost
ore dollar apiece. If the demand keeps
up under this condition, the distinguished
actor will net the alliance a fair sum
each week. His secretary says the re-
quests for Mansfeld's autograph average
fifty to one hundred week.
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The BeIasco Holds The Record.

Manager Taylor. of the Belasco Thea
ter was about the proudest man in the
.ountry last night, when he found that
the weeks business OF The Music
Master had been the largest done on
the road. The total receipts were a little
more than $30,S)0, which beat by few
dollars the best week. business done by
David Warield and his play during the
Boston engagement. The Belasco now
holds the record.
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With the omcinI Rranh.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
''Will you guarantee" asked the
solemn-looking customer, that there is
no whisky in this patent medicine -
Absolutely" responded the conscien-
tious druggist.
Then, resumed the man, you can
keep it."
But" hastily added the druggist.
there's plenty of the stuff they used
to call whisky before the government
found a new name for it,
The deal went through
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Father Explains.

From the Home Magazine.
Johnny-Papa, what does automoblle
mean2
Papa-It comes from the Greek auto
-seIf-and the Latin 'nobiie"-movc-
mept II means machine that goes by
itself.
J9hnny-Doesn't any one have anything
10 do with IL?
Papa lwho tries TO drive a horse and
buggy)-No one with any self-respecL
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Confession of an Imitator.

From the New York Telegraph
It's funny about these imitators. I do
considerable Of that sort of thing my
self, said Eddie Foy last night IN one
vaudeville act I used to introduce eleven
limitations, and I had seen only two OF
the originals. Ny most successful fmita-
ton was that OF John T.. Raymond in
The Gilded Age When I raised my
right hand and shouted in a nasal tone
There's millions in it, the house was
delighted. I never saw Raymond in my
life"
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Showing EN-.

From the Missouri Breeze.
Can Snowman set rich honestly? No.
nor dishonesty, either,
Clyde Fitchs Straight Road is not
a dramatization of the B. & o.
Louis Harrison says there are two
periods in a mans life when he doesn't
understand all about the show business
before he butts Inland afterward.
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"The Futurity Winner and Emmn
Janvier Head ChaSe's nil

Chases is ready this week for an IN
usually large attendance, in the belief that
it will be warranted by the unusual char
acter of the attractions. These are 'The
Futurity Winner. with Kingsley Bene-
dict; Miss Emma Janvier. late of THE
Spring Chicken; James F. Macdonald
Count de Butz and brother, and the ami
mated pictures Of a story of High
Finance The Futurity Winner" is
heralded as a masterpiece of stagecraft
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sunday Evening Entertninments-

Many new creations in the art Of ami
mated photography viii be seen for the
first time in Archie L. Shepard's exhibit
ton of high-class moving pictures at the
Academy tonight The programme will
contain several new laughing hits. to-
gether with dramatic incidents aud scenes
OF travel and Tom Moore viii entertain
with the latest illustrated ballads.
new and varied programme has been
arranged for the Mayer concert at the
Majestic Theater tonight In addition
to the illustrated songs. rendered by q
popular local singer. and the beautifut
motion pictures of American and foreign
subjects, there will be heard several in
strumental soloists.. Mr.. l. NJ. Clark. ;he
well-known cornet solOist: the Georgia
Banjo Quartet. and Miss TOrtoni. the
violinist, will all be features of the
musical feast.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

American Horse, an Iroquois chief from
Caughnawaga, who went over to England
with party of his Indians for exhibit
tion purposes last year, has recently re-
turned to the Reserve with a Dutch Wife.
The lady is Of good family and position.
She saw the chief at The Hague and fell
in love with him. The Iroquois of Caugh-
nawaga are further advanced in the arts
of civilization than most American IN
dams. and some OF them are fine types
of manly physical beauty. In a recent in
terview, Robert Edeson, who is playing
'Strongheart,' an Indian drama. re-
marked that he believed that as time
went on marriages between educated red
men and Caucasian women would be so
common that they would not even create
discussion"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

The scheme to bring Sir Charles wynd-
ham 10 this country for a brief tour this
season has been abandoned
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

The most notable feature Of Beerbohm
Trees revival Of Antony and Cleo
patra' in London was Constance Golfers
acting in the role Of Cleopatra Her work
IN this most difficult part was pronounced
almost faultless by some Of the leading
critics.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

The expense to Wagenhals G. Kemper
for stage props" must count up a pretty
penny. for in The Straight Road -
especially in the third act. the furniture
IS banged around the stage. Miss Walsh
smashes a looking glass at every per-
formance, the fight between the lovers
causes lamp TO be broken every nigh,
and a window shade is ripped to smith
Greens. Now this all sounds Insignificant
so far as the cost is concerned for a
single performance, but when the trick
Is done seven times week it adds sum
to the expense account. However. we
must nave realism at any cost.-Dramatic
News.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

It was o'clock Friday afternoon when
Giacomo Puccini. the Italian composer.
landed in New York, but he turned I'd In
Ia box at the Metropolitan Opera House
shortly after all right to witness the
performance of his opera, "Manon
Lescaut." While in America Puccini will
also witness performances OF his other
operas. La Boheme," "Tosca." and
Madam Butterfly" The composer is
heavier and less poetic looking than
might be judged from his pictures.
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NOTES OF THE STAGE.

at the head of the George Fawcett stock
company in Baltimore on February 4,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

Londons weekly average of concerts
for last year was twenty-seven. tie total
number given during the year having
been over Lace. Berlin Is ahead of Lon
don in the number Of these entertain
ments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-20

Mr.. II. B. Irving, now on tour in this
country. viii be seen In a new play by
Edward Knoblouch called a Loyal
Rebel" soon after he returns to London.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
oouNrRY RrAL rsrATE

A high-class stock ranch. 10zo acres rich graz
ing and vineyard land IN the hills; not
steep; Substantially fenced and cross fenced;
produces abundance different varieties wild
clover wild oats, alhlaria and other native
grasses; good feed year round; 20 acres hay,
grain or alfalfa land under cultivation, much
more tllable; family orchard, small vineyard
trout stream and many living springs. well
timbered- sheltered situation, no dies, mosqui-
toes ticks fogs; no better nor healthier
climate; ideal horse ranch or genteman's 8
stock and vine growing; irrigation not neces-
sary, but any amount Of water right on the
place easily available for this purpose; good
house, rooms Ind bath; new barn, Ssxo6;
other buildings; plenty Of deer, quail, rabbits
trout, salmon; best fishing In State; on county
road miles from Cloverdsle. Sonome County;
i have other business and cannot attend 70 It:
price $40. 600; one-third cash. balance pur-
chaser's option, per cent interest. Gall on
or address the owner, II. @. SEMPIE. 9o2
Broadway. Oakland
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OAKLAND REAL ESTATE
AUsTIN's LIST.


SIS. .ooo-Large 3-story cor. residence of 81 rooms
8 baths; hardwood fnlaid floors; every de-
tail throughout Of the best material and
workmanship; in fact, it is without a
doubt the finest built dwelling In Oakland; !;
location superb; only blocks from 11th
and Broadway In the aristocratic neigh
borhood west Of Oak ST magnificent large
lot 150x100 feet with L 40x100 feet;
fronting on the next street SOUTH making
triple frontage; these ought TO be con-
yincing reasons 10 the most skeptical why
this is good buy. (2125)
SO, ,ooo-A pair of fats on 18th ST, in the midst
OF oakland's busy retail center; land in
the next block TO this just sold for $700
per front foot and here is a lot offered
for $500 per front foot less; it ought to
bring $500 per foot inside of 60 days;
surely II win when the big 5-story class
A building TO be constructed by the
jefferson is under way, for this lot ad-
Joins it. (3123)
Se.50o-A built, 1o-room residence; mod
ern plumbing; baths, etc;i lot s5x19e;
Telegraph ave-; house arranged that
with very little expenditure could be
converted into 2 Broom nats, which would
pay big interest. 1892
$1,000 down win buy brand new 5-room cot
tage on West St, near 37th; the plan is
excellent and the workmanship and finish
hrst-class; you ought TO this today.
buy it the same day and select your own
tintfng, for IT viii be finished in few
days; the total cost is only 5000: it
won't last long. 5000
GEO. W. AUSTIN, lois BROADWAY.
TWO EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS.
S445O.
beautiful home sunny side OF street.
close 10 Key Route and Telegraph ave: the
house is two-story. with six large sunny rooms:
elegant interior finish; fine mantel; cove and
beam ceiling dining room; large kitchen;
ranged with all modern conveniences for com
fort; sn high-grade modern plumbing through
out; built for home, but owner must sell at
once; an exceptional opportunity for some
looking for a comfortable home.
$4,000.
Fine sunny lot. 37x110. with a and
modern 5-room bungalow; a pretty little home:
close TO Key Route and local; only $1,000 cash
needed; secure this; easily worth $1,000.
LEONARD & co, INC,
1910 BROADWAY. OAKLAND.
AN elegant broom cottage; Just completed;
modern throughout; high basement; gas and
electricity; 62d St, bet Shattuck and Tele-
price $4,000 II sold; terms. apply to owner.
HUGO MILLER. 1924 Webster St, Oakland.
TWO STORY house, 8 rooms and bath, gas and
electricity; lot 35x127; paneled dining room;
$3.50; 5000 down. balance $40 per month; 10
minutes ride to Broadway 1911 Chestnut St,
near 28th take 14th-st. cars. No agents.
HOMES on monthly payments: banking INTEREST,"
win build or buy you home and loan full
HOME BLDG CO., e52 Broadway, Oakland.
SIX acres, beautifully situated for cutting into
lots in neighborhood of new buildings; electric
station near by w. ID. bRANDON, SOo
Broadway. Oakland.
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ARE SELLING BEAUTIFUL NEW HOMES ON
EASY PAYMENTS
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EAST OAKLAND REAL ESTATE

CLEvENGER.
East Side 23d ave-, bet. E. 14th and 2. 18th SITS
$3600-Large Broom cottage, very conveniently
arranged with large bathroom, closets.
etc. and high basement, hoored; lot so
x140: half cash.
s275o-Very convenient Broom cottage handy
to the local trains and street cars; It is
on a high lot commanding splendid view.
BUT II Is not so high as to make a tire
some walk. Terms
sls5O-A neat small cottage in a splendid loca-
tion for either a home 20 rent.
S13O0-Three lots. total 75x130, with two new
small houses: a model place for home
or for the raising of chickens, pigeons or
berries.
$3O0O-Ffve minutes walk from 23d-ave station
ON 18th st., between 23d and oath aves.; a
neat modern b-room cottage, with high
basement.
s3O0o-An unusually well built 7-room house,
with a good barn; near local. terms.
Any OF the above be sold reason
able terms. Office closed Sunday.
f. n. CLEVENGER,
1000 23d ave
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SEEING Is BELIEVING. COME OVER AND SEE
MENTS, JUST LIKE RENT.
BARGAINS FOR SALE THIS WEEK.
5000 VIII purchase a fine one-story and a half
Broom house; lot 25xl5o; on fine ave-;
S265O-Eiegant bungalow, only built about q
years; lot 25K160; win be sacrificed owing
70 owner going East.
$8250-New 5-room cottage, with all modern I'm
provementE. situated IN the heart of the
city, near trains and schools; finished In
ss5oo-Elegsnt new 5.room bungalow; beautiful
design; finished In white sugar pine near
trains and schools; can be bought on easy
terms
lot 46I15o; driveway: lawn avn and dOwers.
Here is snap. Do you want It'll
The above are special for this week and
cannot be duplicated for the money
$2400-A fine Groom cottage on the west side
Of the street; lot 25x15o; worth double the
money; see this property.
EASY TERMS. EASY TERMS. EASY TERMS.
$1,000 fine Groom cottage on the north side
OF Lincoln ave-; lot Ssxl5o; must be sold
this week.
se5oo-Elegant s-room house in fine neighbor-
hoodi only built about years; a very
pretty home an ideal home; in close prox-
Unity to the beach, hardwood floors.
HOMES. HOMES HOMES. HOMES.
Beautiful Lots-Lots-Lots-Lots in all parts of
the City Of Alameda.
Large corner lot. 150x10S in the center
Of the city. will be sold by the Alameda
Land Company this week for $1,000. Here
Is a bargain Be and get it.
S7250-Fine corner lot; one Of the best in Ala
media; lot 136x12s, with large Groom cot
tage; plenty of room 20 build more homes
on; snap.
ALAMEDA LAND COMPANY,
141S PARK STREET, ALAMEDA.
PHONE ALAMEDA 400.
HOMES BUILT, RENTED AND EXCHANGED.
RUSSELL CITY TRACT
Any one wishing to purchase desirable resi-
dence lots within very short distance from
Oakland IN the most attractive subdivision now
on the market for from 500 to 5000, 10 per
cent down and 50 a month, do If they
act quickly. Price viii be raised 10 double by
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THE CHOICEST PRETTIEST AND MOST
CONVENIENT HOMES IN ALAMEDA.
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BARGAINS FOR SALE THIS WEEK.

SEEING is BELIEVING. COME OVER AND SEE
YOU CAN BUY THEM ON EASY PAY
MENTS, JUST LIKE RENT.
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ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE

ALAMEDA LAND COMPANY.
1913 PARK STREET, ALAMEDA,
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sALADA BEACH REAL ESTATE

sAIADA BEACH. miles south Of Clin House;
frst town on Ocean Shore r. R.. 20 minutes
ride; low fares; macadamized streets, water,
sewers shade trees. etc, guaranteed IN con
tracts: lots $3.50 and up: small monthly pay.
ments Take bus at Colma Sundays and
Thursdays at IL a. m: Arrange for free trans
Countryman building, Van Ness ave- and Ellis
street
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RUSSELL CITY TRACT
Any wishing to purchase desirable resi-
dence lots within very short distance from
Oakland in the most attractive subdivision now
on the market for from 500 to 5000, 10 per
cent down and 50 a month, do If they
act quickly. Price viii be raised TO double by
April /.
Full information furnished at
ROOM II, 21e7 BUSH STREET.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19

FRUIT land IN Placer County foothills: the
Rancho Encinal, part OF the Kaseberg Estate,
viii be subdivided and offered for sale April
j; 4o-acre tracts; virgin soil; never ploWeoi ;
$25 and up per acre. Send for particulars
r. P. DOOLAN,
RoseviIle, Placer County. Gal.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19

Large and small factory sites on S. p. switch,
close to new municipal wharf; $50 per foot.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19

s56 .000-Elegant building lot close % Drumm
and Market SITS. lot nearly 90 feet 'front.'
age; good 0eptb; ground leased for $4,000
per year; would Yield handsome return II
improved with 4-story building.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19

90, ,0o0-Leased for s72O0 per year for years;
new building. so feet frontage, close 70
keany St; stores and 100 rooms gooo,
permanent building; owner compelled 20
sell in order to improve another holding.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
McLAUGHLIN-DRIGGs CO., Inc.

We VIII recommend the following splendid
investments:
Two nice z-room cottages; good well; barn;
street improved; cement walks all around the
houses; VIII rent for $50 per month; price $2600;
$500 down, balance $25 per month.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19

MEMBERS OF THE S. r. REAL ESTATE
BOARD.
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Lot 7sxl0o; mscadamized street; right in the
foot
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tS6, 6,ooo-Best buy south OF Market st-i 100 feet
on Bryant St, 80; brick building,
couldn't be duplicated for $1b 600; leased
for years more at S226 per month VIII
bring $45, 900 IN near future.