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HoM1NG PIGEON LINGERs.
Takes Rest and Likes Quarters So
Well It Stays.

Several days ago a pair of carrier
pigeons. exhausted in flight. alighted at
the wharf of the Washington and Po-
tomac Steamboat Company. at the foot of
Sth street southwest There they were
fed and taken care of by the employees.
One of the birds. after resting. took
flight The other is still at the wharf and
seems to be we'll content.
]. P. Phillips, the wharf clerk. has ar
ranged a comfortable box for the bird.
Every evening at roosting time ii goes
into the box of it's own accord and re-
mains there until next morning. when IT
walks out 1t has become so tame it will
fly through the open windows of the Of
flee and perch on the desks of the en-
ployes at work. The bird has metal
band on one of its legs marked S. a.
2:io19i.
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.THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE"
Painting to Be Exhibited at Kann' s
Four Days More.

The Pursuit of Pleasure" the painting
by Ashley D. NJ. Cooper. will be on exhibit
ton only four days more at the store OF
s. kann, Sons & Co. 1t is a mythical.
poetical and allegorical conception with
unusual light effects and exquisite delinia-
ton of form.
The picture shows young Roman who
has driven out from the City of Pleasure
in his chariot and is following imaginary
figures in the air. Before him yawns a
great chasm, but in his heedlessness he
fails to notice it,
At the expiration of the four days the
painting will he taken to another city fol
other thousands of interested spectators
to view but during its stay at Kann's
ample opportunity will be given fol-
Washingtonians to see it free Of charge.
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TO GIVE DEMONSTRATION.
Chief of Fire Department Will Test
High Pressure Service.

Chief Belt of the fire department tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock will give a
practical demonstration at 18th and L
streets of the proposed high pressure wa
ter system. The Commissioners, on Chief
Belts recommendation. are asking for an
appropriation Of $3.50, 900 to extend the
high pressure system to the central and
business sections of the city.
At the demonstration tomorrow Chief
Belt will endeavor to show the superiority
of gravity high pressure over the ordinary
water system. He has invited members
of the Board Of Trade, the Chamber of
Commerce and members of the various
citizens associations to be present.
The following tests will be given:
First: Three lines of hose from a steam
fire engine. with one-inch tips. Eight
lines Of hose from the high pressure hy-
drant. with one-inch tips. Second: One
deluge set from a steam fire engine. with
one-and- half-inch nozzle. Three deluge
sets from the high pressure llydrant. with
one-and- half-inch nozzle each. Third:
Wagon pipe on No. 1 hose wagon. with
two-inch nozzle. Fourth: Four way del
uge SET with two-and-a-half-inch nozzle.
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&C. o." FUND TO BE RAISED.
Spalding Council, X. of c., Takes In
itiative to Provide Tts Share


itiative to Provide It's Share.
At the annual vesper service of the
Knights Of Columbus of this city last Sun
day evening. held in ST. Patricks Church.
Father Russell in his sermon referred to
the proposed fund of 100000 for the
Catholic University to be raised by sub
csription among the members Of the
knights throughout the United States
and urged the members of the Local
councils to take the initiative In start
ing the fund and not wait for councils
located in other cities to take the lead
At meeting of Spalding Council. No
AIT. held Thursday evening, tho sugges-
ton Of Father Russell was brought be-
fore the meeting. By a unanimous vote II
was decided to appoint committee to
form plans by which the council will col
lect its pro-rata share Of the fund.
The council expects to collect the entire
amount within the next six months and
will urge all other councils throughout
the United States to follow in its foot
steps.
Spalding Council has go members. II
was this council that made the first move
toward establishing fund for the pur-
chase of the present headquarters of the
knights in this city.
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Ideal Day for the PLAY.
AMONG THE GOOD TEMPLARS.

Star Of Hope Lodge, No. q. Good Tenn
plars. Thomas A. Fitzgerald. chief tenn
plar. held meeting att eth and d streets
last Monday evening. There were visitors
from Minnehaha, Perseverance and Ex-
celsior lodges. The intiatory degree was
conferred on three members and routine
business was transacted. Temperance re-
citals and addresses. emphasizing the i'm
portance of attending lodge meetings and
of activity in Good Templar work were
made by members and visitors generally.
Perseverance Lodge, No. 2, met In Scot
fish Rite Hall. large number of men,
bers and visitors being present. John
McBeth. chief temp!ar, presided. and a
big budget of business was disposed Of
Miss Blanche Neff Of the "Perse verance
Social Club reported that the club is a
new independent organization, a success
sor to the late Willing Workers" A
good of the order" exercise, arranged
by Mrs. Narrower. included gesture songs
by the Bishop sisters, Mrs. Bishop ac-
companist; violin solos, by James Carroll:
recitations. by Henry S. Boynton: read
ing. by l. l.. Corby. and remarks. by
Messrs. Walster. Bishop, PEBBLES, Nc
Beth, Scrivener, Turner, Fitzgerald and
Russell.
Minnehaha Lodge, No. l. held an educa-
tional session in Pythian Temple Tues
day evening Miss Laura E. Church, chief
templar. presided. Miss Ellen Church
conducted good of the order" features,
in which Jesse c. Suter. lodge deputy.
read prize essay of the late a. N.
Garfield !. L. Corby, deputy interna-
tiOnal chief. read a temperance selec-
ton; Henry F Smith gave a humorous
address S. w. Russell read an original
paper on lodge work: temperance read
ings were given by Annie r. Bayne. Mr..
Fitzgerald and Mrs. Rose: a new song
americas Going Dry was sung, Miss
E. Church. accompanist. and remarks
were made by Mrs. Narrower, Mrs. Shaw
and Messrs. Ratcliff and William Ridge
ly. service OF song, in which the
lodge odes were rehearsed, preceded the
Excelsior Lodge, No. 81. met in Scottish
Rite Hall Wednesday evening. ]. w.
Grimsley, chief templar, presided. George
w. Scott was initiated, Mr.. Matchett of
Star of Hope Lodge acting as marshal.
Special business followed the routine.
Mrs. Freeman. vice templar. gave dra-
matte reading and Mr.. and Mrs. 1. l..
Colby. Mr.. Grimsey. MI. Matchett and
others spoke.
Silver Star Lodge. No 90. met in Good
Templar Hail. Tenleytown. Thursday
evening Chief Templar William A. Col
Inns presided. Mrs. ]. r. and Miss Louise
Narrower and the Misses Blanche and
Lolita Neff of Perseverance Lodge were
received with honors Considerable rou-
tine business was transacted The pro-
gram was presented by Company A,
George Keene. captain. Greetings and
congratulations from Perseverance Lodge
were given by Mrs. Narrower and Miss
Blanche Neff; addresses by Messrs. A. r.
Shoemaker and William T.. Jones:
readings by Mrs. s. c. Vowel, Fannie
Shoemaker. Miss Mary Keene and Lester
Yowell vocal solos by George w. keene
and Mrs. Shoemaker. and several Choir
uses by the company.
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ACCOUNTANTS TO MEET.
Professional Topics to Be Discussed
bV Authorities

At the October and November meetings
Of the Association of American Govern
ment Accountants of Washington. to be
held in the Public Library building, 1t is
announced addresses will be made by
prominent expert accountants.
AlonZo Tweedale. auditor for the Dis
trict Of Columbia, will describe the
features OF the accounting system OF the
District government at the meeting Octo-
Der 20. The Purchase of Supplies for
the United States Battleship Cruise
Around the World" will be discussed by
George P. Dyer. paymaster OF the United
States Navy. October -. James B.
Adams. assistant forester of the forest
service. will tell Of property accounting
November 10.
Before the gathering of members No
vember 81. B. F. Harrah. chief law clerk
OF the office CT the controller of the
Treasury. will talk on vouchers. Their
Essentials. Form and Preparation
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FINE PIANO AS REWARD.
Bradbury, Worth $500, for Best
Answer to Smith Co.'S Rebus.

Keen interest is being manifested in
the rebus contest now being conducted by
the F. q. Smith Piano Company of 1925
pennsylvania avenue. An announcement
of the contest appeared in yesterdays is
Sue of this paper 1t will pay to look it
up or call at the company's warerooms
for copy of the rebus a beautiful 500
Bradbury piano will be awarded the con-
testant sending in the nearest correct
answer, and cash prizes in gold will go to
other successful contestants
The contest closes at 6 pm. Tuesday,
October ~.
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MIDGET AT WHITE HOUSE.
Little Man, Physically. Calls to See
Official Big Man.

A midget. who claims to be the smallest
man on earth. visited the White House
yesterday afternoon. He didn't give his
name. but said lie is a Russian prince.
He was referred to the Russian embassy.
and if the officials there desire him to
see the President they will request that
he be allowed to make the visit He
claims to be thirty-two years of age, is
twenty-seven inches high and weighs only
sixteen and a half pounds. about the
weight of a -months-old baby.
At the Russian embassy it was stated
last night that no person of the deScrlp-
ton given had called there. and that so
far as is known there are no dwarfs in
the Russian peerage
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Holds Educational Meeting.

Washington Chapter. No. 40. of the
I. c. S. Fraternity held its first educa-
tional meeting of the fall in the form of a
smoker. at the meeting rooms. 9th and E
streets, last Friday Mr. Hixon of the
Department CT Commerce and Labor
spoke on Points of Common Law as APP
piled to Everyday Life" Mr.. Raffonier
spoke of the use OF the surveyors transit
and illustrated it with sketches. Mr..
Godfrey talked on the uses and purpose
of the steam indicator. The educational
meetings will be a feature of the frater-
nifty work during the coming year and
will be held on the third Friday in each
month.
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AMONG THE RECHABITES.
Recording Secretary Moore Preside.
Over Advance Tent Meeting.

John c. Moore. High Tent recording sec
rotary, presided over a recent meeting of
Advance Tent. No. 1909. Independent Or
der of Rechabites in its hall. 643 Louis
lana avenue. Mr.. Moore gave an account
Of the High Tent meeting at Homecoming
Nd. and urged the members to renew
their activities in saving men and women
from intemperance.
William W. BurIew was elected chief
ruler of Advance Tent and a. S. Bloom
as deputy ruler. Two new members were
initiated.
Under good-of-the-order remarks were
made by Messrs. Robinson. Newman.
Bangs and Colbert. as TO the best means
OF making the meetings interesting and
Instructive
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
MRS. DUL1N FINDS JEWELS.
Diamonds Valued at $4,000 Were
Safe in Her Home.

Mrs. Dulin's four-thousand-dollar dia-
mond robbery has been solved.
The jewels she reported as having sud
denly disappeared. and which had been
searched for assiduously by several de-
tectives since have been found in Mrs.
Dulin's home 1870 18th street northwest
When Mrs. Dulin reported her supposed
loss to Can't Boardman at detective head
quarters she expressed the belief that
they got away from her while she was
en- route from her country home near
Eokesville Va. to her home on 10th
street Yesterday afternoon she tele-
phoned the anxious captain that the alb
sent gems had been found.
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Negro Army Chaplain Dead.

Rev. William H. Hunter. former chap
lain OF the 4th United States (colored) In
fantry. died Friday at his home, Hunter S
Heights. Anacostia. D. c., at the age of
seventy-seven years. The funeral will
be held from the Campbell A. Nj. E
Church, Nichols avenue Anacostia, at >
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Colored
veterans of the civil war will be largely
represented at the obsequies, it is said.
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Food for Immigrants.

Fritz Brodt is the successful bidder for
the privilege of furnishing food and MAIN
tanning a restaurant at the Ellis Island
immigration station. New York. for a
period from the date the contract be-
comes effective until June 80. 1911. Mr..
Brodt's bid covering the season OF light
immigration. is $519.2j and for the nor
NAL immigration period. $l.077,7o0.
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CORINTHIANS TO CELEBRATE.
Annual Oyster Roast to Be Given
at River View TODAY.

The annual oyster roast and parade OF
the Corinthian Yacht Club will take place
today.
The members of the club. with thei,
guests, will assemble at the clubhouse on
Water street, near n street southwest, al
10 o'clock. The boats of the fleet will
then be boarded. The parade will move
in regular order to River View. Md.
where oysters will be roasted by ex-
perts and served.
During the dinner addresses will be
made. In the afternoon the fleet will
again reassemble and will sail back to
this city.
These fall oyster roasts are to be a
feature Of the social side Of Corinthian
Club life in the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18
PRESIDENT THANKS PLAYERS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE COMPLI-
MENTS THOSE IN SHOW.
Appears in White House Grounds
During Interlude to Make
Pleasant Little Speech.

The several thousand Washington folSs
big and little. children and srownuos. VINO
attended the second days presentation OF
two of Hawthorne's wonder tales by the
Ben Greet Woodland Players enjoyed a
little 1nterlude not down on the program
During the ten-minute intermission De-
tween the presentation of Pandora and
the Mischief Box and king. Midas. OF
the Golden Touch" and while the Marine
baho was stirring the assembled pulses
with a medley of patriotic airs, President
Roosevelt left his work-strewn des. in
the White House executive offices and
walked over behind the outdoor stage
where the players in costume were wait
ing to go on for the second performance
The President shook each one by the
hand. expressing his thanks for their
courtesy In contributing to the success
of the Washington Fairgrounds enter.
prise. and then, advancing to the front
of the northumberland stage. said few
words to the spectators.
Remarks by the President.
Il wish to express word of greeting.
he said. Ito tell you how welcome you
are here and how glad we are to see you
on the White House grounds, not only
the grownups, but more especially the
children. On your behalf as we'll as my
own l want to express our sense Of obi.
cation to Mr. Greet and his company fol-
coming here today and in such generous
style giving half to the work Of the Play.
ground Association.
We owe to them not only our enter.
tainment of yesterday afternoon and this
morning and that profit that must come
fro ma play done in this manner, but we
owe to them a substantial advancement
in the movement for securing better play
ground facilities for the children of Wash
ington.
ION your behalf as we'll as mine. there
fore, and on behalf Of the city of Wash
ington. l want to express in this fashion
my sense of obligation to Mr.. Greet and
those associated with him. Goodbye, and
good luck to all of you.
You are a pretty good looking spec
tacle yourselves
Ideal Day for the Play.
A more ideal day than yesterday could
not have been ina gined, and the wood
land players seemed to consider it an in
spiration and put forth their best efforts
Society was out in force. and in addition
to adults there were many hundred school
children In attendance who gave every
evidence of appreciation and enjoyment
of the performance of the two wonder
cially delighted too. when the President
spared few minutes from his work to
say 'Howdy' to all of them.
AS nearly as can be estimated at this
time the two days performances will net
the Fairgrounds fund about $1,000.
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Death of Veteran City Guide.

John c. Witel, for long time Wash
ington guide. died at his home, 203 9th
street northeast. at an early hour yester-
day morning. He was sixty-seven years
of age. His wife. Mrs. Rose Witel,
survives him. The funeral will be held
al o'clock tomorrow afternoon. from
the family home. The interment Will be
al Congressional cemetery
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w. Il. a. A. T.. RY
THE ELECTRIC LINE.

Electric palace from White House station
FIFTEENTH AND III STREETS No3THEASTl.
For Baltimore-5:30 and every half hour from
$50 an. $50 pm. and $50. 3:3o. 1890 and
IL 80 pm.
For Annapolis hour from $50 TO
80 pm. and $50 and IL 80 pm.
Fares. on. way. Round trip.
To Baltimore. 1Jc Sl.25
To Annapolis and L. :.
Naval Academy 49,. zoe Sla5
All Ii ST. cars run direct TO White House Sta
tion.
Ticket office at 1ith and y. Y. ave. NV. and
at White House Station. 18th and IL sts. ne.
Telephone II. 1905.
oc4 If 20
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Building Permits Issued.

buIIuIng 1eru1ItS 1SSueU.
The following building permits were Is
sued today:
To H. c. Stewart for five three-story
brick dwellings at 1855 to 1853 Lanier
place northwest: builder G. &. Hender-
son; estimated cost $4,000.
To n. II. Shea for one five-story brick
Office building at 216 18th street south
west: architect. A. B. Mullett & Co:
builder. Brennan Construction Company;
estimated cost. $4,000.
To T. S. Rounds for one two-Story brick
store and dwelling at $500 street north
west; architect. N. Sidney Pitman;
builder. A. r. Taylor: estimated cost.
So. 800
To F. E. Park for three two-story
brick dwellings at ~. 733 and 49, Fair
mont street northwest: architect and
builder. G. P. Horton. jr-; estimated cost.
$1,000.
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National Union Glass Initiation.

The National Union Club held its regu-
lar meeting at Pythian Temple Friday
evening The most important topic I'M
der discussion was that of the class mi
tiation which is to be held under the
auspices Of the club in the latter part of
November. The committee having charge
of the affair has held number of meet
ings in the May building and secured the
cooperation of the officers and members
of the several councils in the city. 1t Is
expected that class of 200 will partici-
pate in the initiatory ceremonies.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBO.

WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBOAT
COMPANY.
STH STREET WHARF.
Steamer HARRY RANDALL - Monday AMI
Wednesday at pm. for lower Potomac land
fngs Dils TO Lower Machodoc creek. Saturday
at am. for landings between Glymont and
Nonini.
Steamer WAKEFIELD Sunday. Tuesday ard
Thursday. am. for upper river landings to
Colonial Reach and Mattox creek.
Steamer ESTELLE RANDALI1-Da!ly at 1:30
am. for Glymont and intermediate points. Sum
day, Tuesday and Thursday to Grinders In addi-
ton. Return trip same day.
Schedules subject TO tide and weather. and to
change without notice.
W. b. CARNE. Jr.. Gcn'l Passenger Agt.
mya-tf
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Changes in Detective Force.

l.. c. Trumbo.. who has been a member
of the headquarters detective squad. has
been transferred to regular police duty
and Private James A. Springman has
been detailed to the detective bureau. Mr.
Trumbo for the past four years was as
signed to the investigation of the larceny
Of bicycles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18
National. Union Meetings.

Columbia Council. n. u, met in the
Pythian Temple Saturday evening and ad-
mitted one applicant for membership.
Addresses concerning the class initiation
were made by E. NJ. Webster. James Nj.
Leckie. Richard Murphy, w. B. Reilly
and J. r.. Newman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

The reason you didn't get an answer to
that last reply you sent the advertiser Is
that somebody got in ahead of you. Re-
member that Star want ads. bring big re-
suits. and keep at it till you get what
you're after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

At the meeting of East Capitol Council,
n. T.. at Jennings Hall Monday evening
addresses were made by Alphonse Gil
rouard. c.. c. Kibbey and others.
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CITY ITEMS.

Halloween favors. skeletons, pumpkins
snakes. spiders. devils, masks. Gould. 421 8
oc11-3t
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Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways both days. except Royal Lin.
tied. City offices. 1417 G st. and 619 Pa.
ave-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Carpets Cleaned and Relaid, Mat
tresses renovated E P Hinkel & Co.
4SS Maine ave. s.w. Phone M. 2OI5
sel5-tf
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Chrysanthemums for Weddings.
Artistic decorations Shaffer, florist. 18th &
-Advt.
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NAVY Yard Branch.

Bradleys Drug Store. Sth and l. streets
southeast, receives want Ads Tor Inc
Star a cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

National. Nonpareil and Scott councils
of the National Union held meetings
Thursday evening for the transaction of
routine business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

After the transaction of regular bust
ness at the meeting of Mount Vernon
Council. No. 491. n. T., Thursday evening"
a buffet luncheon was served and re-
marks INDUCED in.
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Mount Pleasant Theater, 18th & Irv-
ing. Moving Pictures. All big double 1Oc
shows now on. &c. every night. oc15-7t
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Large Chrysanthemums, $1.O0 Doz.
Wash. Florists Co. 18th & F. 1907 18th.
-Advt
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The Finest American Beauties
are grown here by GUIDE. Fresh fragrant
sturdyblooms of acknowledged superiority
1914 F.-LAdvt.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Homemade Milk Bread, SC Loaf.

The most delicious and most nutritious
bread made. Delivered fresh and clean
from oven to table Homemade Pies,
20c. Holmes Bakery, LIST and IL SITS
Phones Linen. 144O and 1441.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

AS bread feeds the body. Satin skin
cream supplies nourishment to the skin.
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-Four Leaf Clover Creamery

Butter-the most palatable dairy produc
sold today. Jas. F. Oyster 9th and Pa
ave n.W.-AdVt.
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IfGOing tOEurOpe

Have your mail addressed care the London once
ri The Washington Star. No. Regent Street.
London. England. IL desired. mall will be for
wsrded to all parts OF Europe and the Cont
nent. Tourists requested to register At our
office upon reaching London.
Washington Star London Office.
No. Regent St
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Choice Potatoes, &c Peck;

SIC bu.: 20 cans Vegetables for 81; But
ter. 2Sc: Eggs. &c; Hams, 14c: Picnic
Shoulders. &c: Lard. 12lac: Onions. 25c
PIX. j. T. D. Pyles II stores. oc16-4t
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$685. to Pacific Coast Points
Via Chesapeake and Ohio until Oct 81
AdVt.