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Evening journal., 1907-09-11

1901. 1 should have discharged him
long ago but with more courage than
judgment / determined TO succeed in
spite of him. and 1 have done 50. He
has lied. He has deceived. lie has
conspired and he has done most every
thing beneath the dignity OF a man.
but he has failed.
l shall pay my respects to him when
l am private citizen.
ird. The salary is little more than
a living. For a man in this position the
demands are so large. / do not think
the board would be justified, at this
stage ofthe workhouse. in paying a
very large salary. / saved more money
when / was earning $1,000 than do
now.
Fourth. I have made very careful
and unbiased study of the effects of
the whipping-post on men of this class,
and have come TO the conclusion be-
yond a doubt that it is all bad. I cam
not recall a single case in which the
effect was not bad.
It brings out in the man all that is
revengeful and hateful and he arrays
himself against law and order and so.
ciety. 1 cannot longer be a party
to H..
have always tried to do my best
for the best interest of the workhousc
and while I have made my mistakes
they have all been from lack of judg-
ment and not from indifference.
While I have each day felt that /
was doing all I could vet each night
would feel that 1 might have done
more.
To every member Of the board I
want to express my sincere and heart
felt thanks for your uniformly kind
and courteous treatment to me and to
Mrs. Meserve.
1t is with many reerets and heart
aches that give up this work in
which 1 have taken so much interest,
but you can hardly blame me for lools-
ing after my own health and interests
afte rgiving more than six years to
this work.
1 would ask that you have the coun-
ty auditor examine my books and ac-
counts and that you meet here in full
board that 1 may turn the property
over to YOU formally.
Respectfully yours,
A. S. Meserve, Warden.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Tales Of the Derby.

When the Duke Of Queensberry C"Old
o. was eighy-six and In very feeble
health. his friends tried in vain to dis.
suade him from going to the Derby Of
1910. Not gor was his indignant re.
tort Why, haven't missed a Derby
for thirty years. and I'll 20 If l die on
the road He went but it was for the
last time, for he died before the year
was out Year after year Lord Palmer.
ston rode down to EPSON on Derby
day, until In 1866 the weather com.
pelled him TO drive down. III the for.
elgner wins shan't survive year.
ne said to some friends on the course
SladiAteur c'the foreigner'O came in
nrSt. and In the following October Pal
merston was sleeping = Westminster
AbDey.-Wcstminster Gazette.
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Persuasion.

The manager Of an English shipyard
is reported to have assembled his men
together In the time Office and told
them to vote in municipal election as
they pleased. 'In fact, l shan't tell
you how am going to vote" he said.
"but after 1t is all over shall have
barrel of beer brought into the
yard" C'IIear, hear" shouted the
men) "But l shan't tap It unless Mr..
Blank gets in"
First Public Street Cleaner.
The Dutch housewives OF old New
York, ever noted for their housekeep
Ing qualities, created the agitation
which resulted In the appointment Of
the lrst public street cleaner in New
York In 1862. He was Laurens Van
DER Speigle. a baker. His daughter
married Rip Van Dam, who afterward
became governor of New York. an II.
lustration Of the democracy Of that
day.
Ihe clause Il don't care a fig" is n
case OF mistaken identity. The proner
expression Is Il don't care nco >,
The word Geo means a Swapping Of The
fingers to denote contempt. shake
speare used It in its proper Significance
when ne wrote. "a fico for the
phrasei" 'N0
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
CHANCERY COURT ADJOURNS

Chancellor Nicholson this morning dis
missed the case OF IIoisate VS.. Gordon
Lumber Company by agreement Of coun-
sci.
In tho case OF the Newark ana Gran
willie Street Railway Company the chan-
cellor allowed the directors Of the COM
pany to continue as trustees to wind up
the affairs Of the company The company
operated a street railway at Newark
Ohio.
In the matter Of the real estate Of
George w. Grimes. William H. Cooper,
Jr, presented proof Of contract OF sale
and on motion OF ohJn II. Rodney the
administrator was authorized to make a
decd.
A decree OF dissolution was ordered Of
the proceeds OF the sale OF the proportv
Of Mary Neutze
chaneery Court adjourned until October
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 11-FEED was
in small supply and firm with good in
quiry. We quote:
on spot. winter bran, in bulk at S270Oa
g750. and spring, IN sacks. S2T.O0a 27.50.
BALED HAY AND STRAW-Demand
was fair and the market ruled steady
with moderate offerings Of desirable stock.
We quote:
New Timothy Hay-No. 1, large bales.
S1S.50al9; No I. small bales. SlSalS50; No
2. small bales SiGa1650; No. B, SAal5, no
grade Si0ai3 Glover Mixed Hay-No. 1
Sl6a1650 No. sl4a15. Straw-No. !,
straight rye, Si2; No. 2 straight rye s11.
EGGS Desirable fresh stock was scarce
and wanted. but medium and poor eggs
were plentiful and dull. We quote'
Nearby. first In free eases, 25c; nearby
current receipts. IN returnahle cases. 23c;
Western firsts 2ic; southern, 19aNc.
GREEN FRUITS AND NEGFrAbii"S
Hucklcberries, Jersey, per quart, Sa9c;
watermelons. Southern, per car. Sf5ald0;
peaches. Del and Nd, per crate. S2a3;
neaches. Delaware and Maryland, per 5-S-
bushel basket. 81 25al75; canteloupes,
Colorado Rock Ford per standard crate,
sl.OOa175; canteloupes' Colorado, Rocky
Ford. per pony crate. .75caSlo2; Piums, N.
Y. per S-ib basket. blue. 23a25c pears.
Del and Md. Bartlett, per 5-S-bushel has
ket 75ca$1 %. pears. Del and Md. Seckel.
per 5-s-bushel basket I5ca$i25; pears, other
varieties. per 5-S-bushel basket i0a75c:
grapes. Del. Nd. Concord. per S-basket
carrier. S1o0a125; oranges. Cal, per box,
81 5Oa650: lemons per box. 81 75a450; grape
fruit California. per crate, 30las500; Jer-
soy White Potatoes. prime. rer basket
27a35c cuils. per basket 15a1Ic; sweet
Potatoes Jersey. prime. per basket ia
soc. sweet potatoes. Jersey, culls. per b7s-
ket 85a45c; sweet potatoes Eastern Shore
Va. No. / per barrel S2550a2 l5' sweet
potatoes Eastern Shore Va. No . per
barrel. si.0oa11o Onions. Del, Md. and
va. ner bushel basket. 60a75c.
LIVE POUITRY-Fowls choice. 14l14ikc
fowls. medium grades. 13al2ihc; old roost-
ers 11al2c; spring chickens, as 70 quality.
1aa16c ducks 12412Hc.
DRESSED POUTTRY-Fresh killed
fowls. choice 15c; fair 10 good. 14alfkc;
old roosters. dry picked. l0iac; roasting
chickens nearby choicn. 17c
fOssna nc. .sssss'sss'siks sss'lsshr dshrdlucf
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
SEVEN YEARS
IN PRISON
FOR RUNYAN
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

NEW YORK. Sept. 11.-Chester B.
Runyan who stole 100000 from the
Windsor Trust Company was sentence
cd to seven years Imprisonment by
Judge Whitman today. Runyan was
the company's teller He packed the
money in a suit case and walked out
with it in the presence Of dozens of
the institutions officers and employees.
He Joined Mrs. Laura NJ. Carter, a
street acquaintance and went to live
with her in a Harlem fat. The woman
gave him UP to the police a few days
after. About s65.OOO Of his plunder
had disappeared and Runyan said he
had given it to Mrs. Carter. she was
tried with Runyan for theft but was
acquitted. Runyan pleaded guilty.
In the court room mis- lawyer read
a letter from Runyan's wife saying:
IT only hope TO live ,long enough to
see my husband again a respected
citizen"
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The Serious Part.

But Gladys. we should not let your
mothers prejudice stand In the way of
our marriage. What is money to true
lover"
Il know. Alfred, that money is not
all, but hunger is something. Last
night you walked past three restau-
rants on the way from the theater and
never said supper once. But mother
had something for me to eat when
got home."-London Mail.
Under the Bed.
She was telling a circle OF sympa-
thetic friends about the burglar scare
in her home. YES" she said, Il heard
a noise, so got up at once. There un.
der the bed / saw a mans legs stick.
ing out"
Good gracious" exclaimed one Of
the ladies'. "the burglars legs?'
"No. my dear. They were my hus.
bands legs. He had heard the noise
too."-Argonaut.
Laughter.
Laughter Is a most healthful exer-
tion. 1t is one Of the greatest helps to
digestion with which l am acquainted,
and the custom prevalent among our
forefathers of exciting II at table by
testers and buffoons was founded on
true medical princlples.-Hufeland.
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FOUND THAT BILLS
WERE NOT PAID

Trustees Of the New Castle county
worlxhouse this morning continued
their examination of accounts of the
prison. They found that nearly 1880
is outstanding and unpaid, that was
thought by the trustees to have been
paid bY A. s. Meserve when warden.
This $500 includes bonus money
which Mr.. Meserve claims he paid the
prisoners in premiums for their shop
work. and which he desires the trus-
tees to reimburse him. The remainder
Of nearly 5000 is in bills against the
institution which have not been paid
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
JUMPED INTO SEA.
EATEN BY SHARKS
IL rnE JounNALls snecIaI Vic.

PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 11-News Of
the horrible death Of q stowaway, Will
liam Brown, VINO was devoured by
sharks under the eyes of the vessels
crew. was brought by the Steamer
Anetta from Jamaica to-day.
Brown was deported after being re-
fused permission to land here on the
last trip Of the Anetta. AS he was
nearing Kingston he jumped into tho
water TO escane the authorities who
punish stowaways.
Hardly had his body struck the
water when sharks surrounded him
and before assistance could be sent
he was dragged under the waves and
drowned.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
LACKEY AND COMPANY
BID FOR N. Y. BONDS

Bids were opened in New York city
yesterday for forty million OF dollars
worth Of four and one-half per cent.
municipal bonds There was a big
demand for the bonds. which were
subscribed nve times over. there being
s6o bidders. f. d. Lackey and Com
pany. brokers Of this city. were among
tho bidders. they bidding for more
than 100000 worth Of the bonds. Tho
awards win not be made for some
time.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Hairbruahs..

An experienced hand viii by touch
tell II a broom OF brush be all hair OF
a mixture. but II ever in doubt pull
out or cut of a suspicious hair and
apply a match. However well doctor
ed, the deception will be shown at
once. Hairs win burn, rolling up ball
like, with the well known smell Of
burned hair. while a vegetable substi-
tute will consume. leaving the charred
portion like a burned match.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
SPARK FROM
ENGINE MAKES
100000 FIRE
BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 11.-A spark
from passing locomotive caused O fire
which destroyed the Cudahy Packing
Companys plant. at Ninth and Girard
avenue, to-day. The food products
stored IN the big building fed the flames
and so rapidly did they spread that
nremen had hard fight TO connne
them 70 the Cudahy establishment.
Swift & Co.'s plant. across the street.
and several other large manufacturing
concerns were threatened for a time.
The greatest loss was caused by the
provision department burning sSt, con-
tanning 250.O00 tons Of beef. Valuable
machinery was also destroyed. Loss
estimated at 100000.
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DEATHS.
Annie Newkirk.
Mary a. Becker.
Earle j. Crockett.
Isabel clergyman.
Annie ID. Linton.

September 10. 1907. Mary A., widow
Of the late John Becker. In her 5Srd
year
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence. North Second street, New Cas-
tie. Del. on Saturday morning. Sep
tember t4th Leave the house at $50
O'Clock. High mass in ST. Peters
Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Inter
ment ST Peters cemetery.
LINTON-On September II. 1907 An
ME D.. wife Of William +. Linton.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence. No. 2120 Washington street. on
Friday afternoon. September 10. 1907,
at o'clock. Interment at Riverview
cemetery.
GERRYMAN-In this city. on the nth
inst. Isabel daughter Of George
and Mary Gerryman.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully Invited 70 attend the funeral
East Twenty-second street, on Thurs-
dav afternoon at 4 o'clock. Inter
ment at Cathedral cemetery.
CROCKETT-In this city. on the 10th
inst. Earle r.. son Of George r. and
Martha c. Crockett. aged II months
Relatives and friends are respect
FULLY invited 10 attend the funeral
from the residence OF his parents, No
sii East second street. on Thursday
afternoon at . o'clock. Interment al
Cathedral cemetery.
NEwK1RK-Ih this city. on Septem.
Der 2. 1907. Annie, wife Of Firmar
Newkirk. aged 70 years.
Relatives and friends are respect.
fully invited TO attend the funera
from the residence Of her husband. s0
Elm" street. on Thursday morning
September ~. at 1890 o'clock. Inter
nent at Delaware City. Further ser
vices IN the M. f. Church at Delaware
City at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
MAY HAVE SHORT
LINE TO ATLANTIC

There IS possibility Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad establishing cheap
rate between Wilmington and Atlantic
City next year by the way of Penns-
grove. The Board of Trade has re-
ceived a letter from George w. Boyd.
general passenger agent of the COM
pany, In which he states that he viii
take the matter up with Il IN March
next when the spring schedules Of the
road will be made out
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
SCORES BRUISED an A
NEW YORK FIRE PANIC.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Naptha used
in cleaning garments set fire to a six
story building on Sixth avenue near
Thirty second street today causing
panic among the 200 men and girls
employed in the big building. Scores
were bruised and crushed. The flames
started In the renovating establishment
Of Paul l.. Bryant on the fourth floor
and burned through the roof. The
loss will be small.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
AGED MAN DIES AT
AT COUNTY HOSPITAL

Edward l.. Carswell, aged about 72
years. an inmate OF the New Castle
County Hospital at Farnhurst. died at
that institution to-day Of heart trouble
He had only been an inmate OF the hos
pital four months and was III since satur-
day.
The body was brought to wilmington
this afternoon where the man has rela-
tlves and interment will be made here.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Tresnnssera on io InIl.

Charged with trespassing on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. two unfortu-
mates named Patrick Sullivan and JOS
eph Bell were arralgned before Magis-
trate Broman today and fined $40 and
costs. AS neither had any money they
we're committed to the workhouse for
ten days.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
NEARsY PENNSYLVANIA NorEs.

Harry Graves. a resident Of Chester
has a freak cat which has but three
legs, having been born without the
fourth appendage, and apparently suf-
terins little Inconvenience
Richard Table and Andrew II. Pitts
of Twin Oaks, were arrested in Chester
on the charge of llttering the streets
and were heavily fined for the violation
or city ordnance.
Senator William c. sproul has Just
returned from an extended trip TO
Nome, Alaska. and is expected to take
Ia hand in Delaware county politics.
Mrs Francis c. Heeton and daugh-
ter Mrs. l.. +. Robinson. Of West ches-
ter are home from an automobile trip
OF about 1900 miles in the New Eng
land states. with a stay at Newport.
At a meeting OF the West Chester
School Board the matter Of institutlng
a lunch room in the High school was
considered, so that the children could
obtain for a few cents a sandwich and
a glass Of milk. and so need not Jour
ney to and from their homes at noon.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
PHILADELPHIA BOAT
GROUNDS IN BAY
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE Merry,
big four masted schooner from Phila-
delphia. Is aground Off Speonk, L. L..
having gone on the bar In a heavy fog
last night. II is believed her cargo
must be lightered before she can be
hoated. on board were the captain and
his small son and ten men. A boat took
the boy ashore and asked that help be
sent Tugs responded to-day. Life
savers say the vessel is In no danger
unless a storm arises.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
STANDARD MAY HAVE TO
FURNISH S7,OO0,0O0 BOND

ny THE JOURNALS Special Wire,
CHICAGO, Sept. 1i.-4Federal Judge
Grosscup has intimated that the stand
ard OH Company. Of Indiana, probably
will be required to furnish bond OF
81 00O0 600 instead of Si.o0OOOOO bond.
the bond deemed sufficient by the at
torneys OF the trust.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
His Only Altarnatlvs.

Little Dot was very fond Of Bible
stories, and one day after her mother
had read the story Of Lots wife she
asked. Mamma. what did Mr.. Lot dc
when his wife was turned into a pillar
OF salt?"
"What do you think he did7~ asked
mamma.
'Why," replied the practical little
miss, II s'pose he went out and hunt
ed up fresh one."-Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
FAST HORSES WILL
START AT MATINEE

At Horse Show Association Park on
Saturday afternoon the 18th regular matt
nee races OF the season will be held and
the entry list shows vents which will
quail any that have been presented so far
In event three Jim Bayard Florence
stanton, Little Lady Susie JEFFERSON and
the speedy Mary Lee viii so against each
other The card follows:
Event No. I.
Mr.. Mahary, q. &C.. q. .br. m, Donna Hal
Mr. Tanguy.. .... ..........b. g. Alfred r.
Mr.. D'gsans ..............b. m, Flora Bell
Mr. Talley.. ......b. g., Billy Heron
Mr.. Jackson. .-. ............cr. g., Fleet
Event No. ?.
Mr.. w. II. wallace. see. ..b. g.. Earl Park
Mr. Hayden. ......bk. g., Expedition. Jr.
ar. DUPONT. o.. ....b. g. Rejected Stone
Event No. 3.
Mr.. Austin ...........b. g., Jim Bayard
Mr. stoecle.. blk. M. Florence stanton
Brookdalo Farm ........b M, Little Lady
Mr.. Austin ..........br. m, Susie Jefferson
Mr.. Malatesta ....-.-.b M. Mary Lee
Event No. a.
Mr. Hartman ... .....b g.. Wesley. Jr.
Mr. Wright....... ....b. H.. Straight Cut
Dr. Darlington ............b. g, McColough
Event No. S.
Air. Ewing .... ........ch. g., William IT.
Mr. Orth.... ..... ........bk. s., Saladin
DR. Garrett.....b h.. Delightful Chime.
Mr. King. .... ..........d. M, Gilt Nui
MI Barnes. ............b. m, Norval
Mr.. Brannan............... b. g., Reno v
Mr.. Mcdaniel .... ..b. g.. Tommy slade
The officials are. starter. q. P Postes;
judges and timers. W. ~ Hare. Michael
Donohue H. j. Thatcher, W. G. Devne.
Best Results--Least Cost
Cubberly's. Eye Work. S24 Market ST.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
.AcTo RFoRBEs ROBINSON
is SERIOUSLY ILL
ny nm JouRNALis speeIal Wlre.

By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
LONDON. Sept 1i.-Forbes Robin
son. the actor, is seriously IN at his
English summer home. and may have
10 cancel his American tour. He is
suffering from overwork His wife,
formerly Gertrude Elliott. Maxine lcl-
uott's sister, Is constantly at his side.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
THREE DEAD BY
FALLING OF
AN ARCHWAY
BY THE JoURNALs Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
PAWTuCKET. r. J.. Sept ia
brick archway at the Lebanon yarn
mills collapsed to-day killing three
workmen and seriously injuring two.
The men were tearing down brick
partition between two buildings to
make way for an addition when the
archway gave way beneath them and
they were precipitated into the cellar
60 feet below with tons of brick and
mortar on top of them. The three
victims were crushed to death.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
JUMPED INTO CUT
FULL OF ROCKS
BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.

by THE JOORNAL special WIRE.
NEW YORK. Sept fl--Despondent
from ~ health. Mrs Catharine Brown.
silk weavers wife. killed herself to-
day by jumping six stories into a
railroad cut ful Of Jagged rocks, While
she was nerving herself for the act,
her husband, suspecting the truth, was
securing the nelghborhood for her
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
HEALTH BOARD
TO INVESTIGATE

The state Board Of Health held a
meeting az Ainscow's this morning,
and decided TO visit Middletown and
investigate the cause OF the dozen
typhoid fever cases there.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Laughter.

Our France in its distracted gallon
OF modern ideas and manners is as
suredly about TO lose one OF its most
precious and characteristic charms. its
refined and intelligent politeness, its
noble desire to please, which should
be valued In spite OF all the sarcasms
- tla, fa.zAisssaAr---Pa Paris Granda ReYue.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11

In Germany, to prevent poison being
obtained for evil purposes. none is al
lowed to be sold without a written or
der or certificate from a physician.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11

Mrs. Catherine d. Wiley. Of Phla-
delphia. who has been visiting her
sons. Harvey M. and John L. Wiley.
in this city for three weeks. has re-
turned home.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Granted Order Of Sale.

In Orphans Court this morning Judge
Spruance granted Samuel S. Adams an
order to sell the real estate of William
Corish.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Homo From vaoaiion.

DR.. j. A. Ellegood and J. Harvey
Whiteman have returned home from a
trip along the st. Lawrence river. They
had a delightful outing.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
CHANDLER 3 ysdsstSh:s E%ss;M:s

NO. IA w. Ninth Street.
Carefrs attention day OF night
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hatala
and Hospitals removed and cared for
nmtt1 claimed Carriages furnished.
MnpolntneAax drst-cSasa. Both Phones
Evening journal., 1907-09-11

William ]. Moreland and William r.
Whitehead, clerks at the postoffice
are on their vacations this week and
next.
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
No. rnrLish Mini.,.r-
y THE JOURNALS Special wire.

- ~ 'N-f-AA- - 'fNN'ot NNN'
WASHINGTON. sept ll.-United
States Ambassador Leishman, at
Constantinople. has notified the state
Department OF the intention Of the
Turkish government to appoint Nah
med Ali Bey as Turkish minister to
Washington and this government has
replied that the nomination is entirely
Acceptable here
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
Local Quotations

wholesale quotations in the produce ana
noiifrv market reported by Thomas N.
efavfon at o'clock this afternoon:
'Huciyieberries.. ..-.- .s-.s..ss.......l .lUc-l2c
r-c,,,n foes basket ..... ..... .25c-40o
C,ucumbers basket .... .-5c-Soc
Apples basket ....... ..............l5c-o0c
Canteloupes basket 80. ........lbc-3oc
watermelon, hundred. s.....SlO-SlS
Grapes. carrier ....... .......... ......HO0
Peaches. basket ..... s.... ......tbc-S$l.I5
Pears, basket ....... ......s....... .oOc-<l.O0
Lemons, box. .... ......s....-s.- ssf.uO-&4oO
Potatoes, barrel ....-s....sssss..foc-{l.
Potatoes. basket ..... .lbc-31o
Sweets. basket s..s.....s..s..SVc-7Oc
Cabbage. basket ....... .... s............1bo
Cabbage. barrel .s... 600.
Onions basket -..... ..................75c'
Celery, dozen 80. 80. s..--.....o .oOc-65c
Beans. green. basket -....... ...........5 500
Beans. wax. basket. ...... ..ss....... 500
Eggs CDel. and Md, Dozen..-- ........zso
Chickens. i've ..-.. .lSc-llc
Ducks, AYe.. -...s % s..ss.ss..e-.s..l1c
Evening journal., 1907-09-11
;. LESLIE CARPENTER, Mus. Bao

Studio S27 Adams street. Both
Phones
Teaching 15ecialties: Piano. Voice.
Organ. Theory.