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Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Iowa

Cummlns. Congressmen Hsugen, Kendall.
Good. Hull and Smith have all given
definite assurance that they will be there.
Congressman Pickett. Jameson and others
have given assurance they will be present
IL possible. and il lie believed they will at
tend. Practically all the state officials
from governor down have given definite
Of their presence. The governors
staff will also be in attendance and prob
ably most Of the members Of the legisla-
ture. II will be Wednesday Of state feir
week and will probably be the most popular
day Of the fair.
In Iowa.
Two bananas raised at Clarinda in the
greenhouse Of the state hospital for the in
sane we're on exhibit at the offices OF the
board Of control today. They we're picked
by Judge Robinson on his recent visit there.
They tasted like ordinary bananas, but the
skins were rather thick and the centers
rather unripe. While the outside was over
ripe.
Geological Report.
Assistant state Geologist James H. Lees
today filed his annual report with the gov
ernor Of the state. 1t shows the annual
production Of coal for 1908 to have been
1874 800 tons. which was valued at tl2, IS, el2.
Polk county leads the entire state in
mineral productions. Iowa leads all the
states in the production OF drain tile and
Mason City leads all other localities in
Iowa, producing $3.50. 800 worth out OF a total
Of t2.522. 900. The value OF all the clay wares
of the state for the year was A.O7s,oo, Of
which tSss, 200 was common brick, s1s5, coo for
paving brick, $se,o 900 for facing brick, S711,o oe
for building blocks and t3, 900 for sewer
brick.
There is a decrease shown in the stone
business, due to ar increase in the use Of
concrete.
In spite OF the fact that the legislature
refused to include tuberculosis in diseases
to be q~uarantined. the state board Of health
has decided to continue to enforce its rules
barring children and teachers who suffer
from tuberculosis from the schools. The
board proposes TO keep up the bars to the
limit and restrict tuberculosis as much as
possibie
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
FLYING MACHINE BY IoWAN
Carl =. Bates of Clear Lake After
Financial Aid to Finish
AeR0pIane.

CLEAR LAKE, Ia, Aug 1.-(specisl)-
Carl s. Bates. q local balloonist, proposes
TO make a flight in an aeroplane az Mason
City during the district fair this fall, IL
he can secure financial aid to construct
the a~eroplane on which he is now working.
He has Just come from Chicago, where
he has been working for several months
on the plans for his ~aeroplane. Last win
ter HI gained national fame as the aero
naut who entered the sensational race
against Louis, Strang and his powerful
racing automobile at Dayton, Fla. Bates
raced against the auto in his a~eroplane.
In a later flying trip the aeroplane was
SO badly damaged that II could not be
repaired. since then he has been devotins
his time to preparing plans for his flyer
in which he will sail during the fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Al the quarterly meeting Of the Pottaw-
attamie County Medical society to be held
Tuesday afternoon and evening in the aud
itorium of the public library building DR..
r. b. Tubbs, city physician, will read a
paper on Sanitation; the MIX Problem
and the subject will be discussed by the
meeting. DR.. F. Earl Bellinger will present
a paper on State Boards in Relation to
Medical Practice" and DR.. J, NJ. Barstow
will submit one on "Mycarditis." An
nouncement of the meeting has been sent
out by DR.. j. H. Cealver of this city, sec
retary-treasurer Of the society. The meet
ing will be called to order at 1 p. m. and
an evening session will probably be held
around the Dime table at the Grand hotel.
The annual meeting of the society will be
held in December at which time officers for
the ensuing year will be elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Funeral of rev. James Sims.

The funeral of the late Rev. James Sims,
the veteran Methodist minister, will be
held at 10 o'clock this morning from the
family residence, S12 Park avenue. The
services will be conducted by Rev. James
NJ. Williams, pastor OF Broadway Metho-
dist church. assisted by Rev. Marcus P.
Mcclure, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, and Rev. Frank 4. Case, pastor
of the First Baptist church. The service
at the house will be public. but the burial,
which will be in Walnut Hill cemetery,
will be private. The following will act
as psllbearers: c. G.. Saunders, F. H.
circuit, C. c. Clifton. J. H. Arthur, c. W.
Senift and w. s. Mayne.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

FORT DODGE, Ia, Aug, l-CSpecisl)-
A clearly recognizable but undeveloped
body Of a child was found floating on the
Des Moines river this morning by George
Thorne OF Buffalo Center, who with com
panions was making ready for a swim.
Forgetting anticipated pastime when the
gruesome find was made, he took it to
the coroner. and he and the county at
torney are working on the case.
1t is thought the city sewer deposited
it in the river late last night.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Ryan Murder Trial On.

CHEYENNE, Wyo, Aug. l-CSpecial.)-
The Posey Ryan murder case is on trial in
the district court and progress is slow.
Great difficulty is being experienced in Sc
curing a jury. Ryan appears wan and thin.
His defense will probably be insanity. On
March IA he shot and killed his wife and
ner daughter in the Palmer cafe here.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Charges Husband with BiEamy.

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Aug. L-(spe-
cial)-In a counter petition for divorce,
filed here Mrs. Nora Beverage Davis
charges her husband, William E Davis,
with bigamy. She alleges that during the
last two years, since her husband sep
arated from her, he has married another
woman without first getting a divorce.
Davis started q suit for divorce against
his wife a few days ago. He charged her
with unfaithfulness. Both seek possession
of their daughter, Doris, aged 8 years.
Davis was formerly a local pugilist, fight
ing under the name of "Yellowhammer'
Davis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
GIBBONS HEAR OF CONVENTION
Testimony Given by Delegate a. q
Efficacy of PraNer.

-
Testimony Given by Delegate a. to
Efficacy of Prayer.
Omaha and Council Bluffs Gideons who
have combined in one camp met at the Y.
NJ. c. A. yesterday afternoon to hear a re-
port on the recent st. Louis convention
from A. P. Bergstrom who was a delegate
in attendance. After describing the routine
work of the convention. Mr.. Bergstrom
told Of one mans testimony there to the
causal efficacy of prayer.
He was an oil dealer in Pennsylvania and
he had been working for weeks to get a
certain test to come out light. 1t failed
every time and he decided, he said, to
pray for assistance. He did so and the
first trial thereafter the test came out as
desired.
President F, A. Werlich presided at the
meeting and he, c. o. Lobeck and F. H.
Olcutt also spoke briefly. The next meet
ing will be held a month hence.
Kick on Thirty-fifth Avenu-Property
owners on Thirty-fifth avenue, south
of Center street, are preparing a protest
to present to the city council against the
impossible condition of the th~oroughfare
They claim hat the street has sunk as
much as three feet in some places and that
traffic is practically at a standstill Heavy
rains have caused the damage.
Water Flows in Fountains-water is
now flowing In all but ten of the Thinking
fountains in Omaha and the Water Board
at its Wednesday evening meeting will
take some action looking towards getting
water for these ten dry fountains. The
dry fountains are among those given to
! the CITY by Mrs. ~ Cornish Thu
Water company refused to furnish water
free TO the fountains and the board is
now paying for the service.
Dietz Club Seeks Boulevard-Permis-
sion will be sought of the Board Of Park
commissioners by the Dietz club to build
a boulevard from the clubhouse through
Levi Carter park to the lake and a pierre
out into the lake. The clubhouse has
been moved off the park property. but the
members wish to have free access tc
the lake, They propose to build a boule-
ward and pier that will enhance the beauty
Of the park and believe the commissioner
will grant the request when plans are
shown. These plans call for a pier to b,
built Of reinforced concrete with decorated
arches.
Consider High schoo Bids-Bids fol-
heating and plumbing in the addition tc
the high school and for painting the ex-
terror Of the various ward graded schools
will be considered tonight by the Board OF
Education, Action may also be taken
on the proposed new building for Forest
school. erection of which has been held
up by City Building Inspector Withheld
until it can be shown that the plans call
for a building that will be safe.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Knudsen Known in BIuffs.

Hans F.. Rnudsen. the postmaster at
l~rVington. Neb.. who was stabbed satur-
day by Frank Hubbard, wAs until about
a year . q resident Of Council Bluffs
Mr.. served = term in the city
council and was for several years en-
gagged in the grocery business. He dis
posed OF his grocery business to engage
in the fruit and poultry business on a
small farm east Of the city, but later
traded this farm for a store In ~IrvinKton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
when Eye.Ight Ia at Fault

The O~ptometrist knowledge will always
be helpful. Therefore don't fear to be
over-curious about your eyes. Don't wait
until you are forced by impaired slight to
consult the eye doctor. as then serious
harm may have already been done. Allow
me TO test your eyes and prove to you that
prevention is better than cure. Eye
sight IL my specially" Or. w. W.
Margaret, optometrist. @-s City National
bank building, Council Bluffs. Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
CarboIIc AcId by Mistake.

EVANSTON, Wyo., Aug i.-Cspecial)-
Mrs. Josephine Budd Of Big Piney admins
tered carbolic acid to her sister a few days
ago. thinking IT was glycerine. Miss Jennie
BuEher, the victim, had a narrow escape
from death.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Kills Herself in Granary,

NORWOOD, Ia, Aug. l-CSpecial.)-Be-
coming Respondent after brooding for
weeks over the death OF her husband, Mrs.
Albert Knudson. living west Of the city,
committed suicide yesterday by taking
strychnine. Her body was found by neigh
bors in the EranAry.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Contracts for painting figured by us Will
be carried out to the letter. Our men are
all regular, first class painters, not smear
men, and our knowledge OF painting and
equipment enables us to thoroughly satisfy
every customer we contract with. We
want your work. H. Berwick. 2I S. Main
street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

I do tirst-class work reasonable. I make
suits for t5. skirts q. I.aIso do altering to
suit. Would you give me a trial? The
Fashion. ladies tailoring. r. H. EmIsin.
proprietor. Late filter Orkln Bros. SO S
Main ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
The yellow Peril.

jaundice malaria 90 biliousness, vanishcs
when Or. Kings New Life Pills are taken.
Guaranteed, 25c. Sold by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

II you have anything 10 sell or trade
and want quick action advertise It IN
The Bee Want Aa columns.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN. THE
DIAMOND THEATER
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

ron MEDICAL AND FAMILY USE
BUY YOUR LIQUORS AT RosENFELD
LIQUOR co. Ss S. Main. Phones SS23
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Our entire stock OF wall paper goes on
sale Monday at a big discount. Nc stock
bought for this occasion. Everything re-
gular stock, up-to-date patterns, all new
pepper. Come in and see for yourself. C.
Jensen, Masonic Temple.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Deadl. FrLvht

possesses sufferers from lung trouble till
they learn DR.. Kings New Discovers will
help them SOC and nO. Sold by Beaton
DRUG Co
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Quick Action for You Money-You get
that by using The, Bee advertising columns.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Cameras and Photographic Supplies. c.
E.. AlexAnders. ass Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Council Bluffs
Minor Mention

M osanon npuaes ocfAss - 80
Omaha nee ~ - ~ ppsea DGsS
Rsth Phanaa e.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

N. Z. Plumbing Co. Tel 80. Night F-iOOe
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Bee Want Aus are Business Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
Are Batha Neceasaryf
Plans for Statements Day.

Definite acceptances have been received
from all the state officers and most of the
congressional delegation Of Iowa TO be at
the state fair grounds on "ststesman's"
day. Secretary James Wilson OF the presi-
dents cabinet has assured the management
that he will be present II possible. This
gives assurance that there will be at the
fair that day more office holders and
prominent lows people than were ever
gathered AZ one place, even including a
political convention. Senators Deliver and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02
state Has New Town.

The official designation OF the spot out
In the woods between Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City where the STATE tuberculosis hos
pital is located is 'oakdsle." The govern
ment has established a postoffice there
by that name and the Interurban has
named its station that. The state Is now
erecting seven new cottages there, which
will double the capacity OF the hospital,
making it capable Of caring for 200 pa
tents.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-02

Farm land values were raised a total Of
nearly 100000 by the executive council
when it came TO e~qualize things. 1t was
intimated before the council got through
with the work that both land and railroad
values would be left the same as the year
before, though II was known that some
equalization would have to be made in
farm values between the various counties.
When the council got through with it's
work It was found that in twenty-five
counties there was an increase and in but
one was there a decrease. In Johnson the
assessment was lowered 3 per cent. The
total increase is S7,79s, 900. The railroads
we're raised a little over $50, 900.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

dukes? Oh. yes; here We are! Now,
Mr.. Duke of Ballywinkle, listen to what
1t says here In Section TX OF the Consti-
tuition of the United States. which reads
exactly as follows in this book: No
title OF nobility shall be granted by the
United States: And no person holding
any Office Of profit or trust under them
shall, without the consent OF the Con-
gress, accept OF any present, emolument
Office, or title. OF any kind whatever,
from any king, prince, or foreign state
And 1t says IN Section X that No State
shall grant any title OF nobility Now,
Mr. BallyWinkle, it is perfectly clear
that this government can't recognize any
thing that il can't create. for that would
be foolish. AS /. governor OF North
Carolina. can't make a duke. / can't see
one. You are therefore wholly illegal:
it's against the most sacred law of the
land for you 20 be here az all; and,
painful though it is to me. it Is never
theless my duty to order you TO leave
the United States at once. never to re-
turn. In fact, II you ever appear in
the United States again. I hereby order
that you be hanged by the neck until
you be dead. One of Mr.. Cookies men
viii accompany you TO New York to-
morrow and see to II that you take pas
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

sage on a steamer bound for a British
port The crime OF having insulted a
woman will still hang over you until
you are well east of Sandy Hook. and
1 advise you not to risk being tried on
that charge in North Carolina. as my
people are very impUlsiye and emotional
and lynchlngs are not infreQuent in our
midst You shall spend tonight in my
Official caboose some distance from here.
and your personal effects will be brought
from ArdSley. where. you have said,
you are guest Of Mr.. Thomas Ardmore,
who is officially unknown 70 me. The
supreme court will now adjourn"
Cooke pulled the limp. bewildered duke
to his feet, and dragged him from the
bungalow.
As they stepped out on the veranda
Collins rode I'D in alarm.
Il followed this road 10 cross-road
where It becomes a bridle-path and runs
of into the forest. There ] lost all trace
Of the lady, but here is her riding-crop
Cooke. take your prisoner TO the
caboose; and Collins, come with me"
commanded Ardmore; and a moment
later he and the reporter rode on furious
~ in search Of Jerry Dangerdeld.
ITO BE CONTINUED TO-MORROW.l
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17
CHAPTER XII.
The EmbarraSsment of the Duke OF
.BaIlyvvinISle.


.BaIIyvvinEle.
AR Frank Collins. Of the Atlanta
Palladium. trod the ties beyond Kildare
with n light heart gaily swinging suit
case. He had walked far. but a narrow
brim straw hat. perched on the back Of
his head. and the CHEEKY lit of the waltz
he whistIed spoke for a jaunty spirit
As his eye ranged the landscape ne
marked faint cloud of smoke rising
beyond a lonely strip of wood; and
coming TO a dIlapidated piece Of track
that led vaguely away into the heart OF
the forest. he again noted the tiny
su0ke-cloud. on such q day the half
gods go and the gods arrive: and the
world that afternoon knew no cheerfuller
spirit than the Palladium's agile Young
commissioner. AR Collins was not only
in capital health and spirits. but he re-
joiced in that delicious Utilization Of ex-
pectancy which is the chief cOmpenss-
ton of the journalists life. His mis-
sion was secret, and this in itself gave
flavor to his errand and, moreover. II
promised adventures OF kind that were
greatly 10 his liking.
AS the woodland closed in about him
Their from the main right OF way he
ceased whistling and his steps became
more guarded. Suddenly a man rose from
the bushes and leveled a long arm at
him detainlnely.
stop, young man; step where you
are."
'Heiloi' called Collins. pausing well.
I'm jiggered If II amt old Cookie I say
old man, is the untaxed Juice flowing
In the forest priInevaL or what brings
you here?"
Cooke grinned as he recalled the re-
porter. whom he remembered as a par
ucularly irrepressible specimen OF his
genus whom he had met while pursuing
moonshiners in Georgia. The two shock
hands amiably midway Of the two streals
OF rust
Young man, think 7 t'ld you once
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

Much pleasure and enthusiasm were
manifested by the friends OF Miss Marie
c Hansen when they learned that upon
resuning her studies at the Peabody
Conservatory she was made a member or
the postgraduate class. which is COM
posed Of the most advanced members Of
THAI institute. This is only Miss Han
sens third year at the conservatory. In
addition 20 this honor. she has been made
a member Of the normal class. and is
also studying history Of music, harmony.
and is at present preparing the Saint
Saens @ minor Concerto" which she
will play al the exhibition concert OF the
conservatory. accompanied by a pipe
organ and orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17
Health and Personal cuItuye.

Health and Personal Culture.
Breathing - Corrective exercises -
-Relaxation-Nerv ex-
ercises-RedUction Of AdipOse tissue
Rhythmic exercises with music for
grace and Doise.
SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN.
reathing-Physical exercise - Cor
rect posture in sitting. standing and
Walklng-Interpreta OF simple ul
sic, natural dancing and pantomine
Mrs MARY GALE DAVIS
The Burlington, Vermont avenue.
Mrs. Davis represents Mrs Lucia
Gale Barber. of Boston, wS925s
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17
EDUCATIONAL.
National
University
Law School
WASHINGTON SCHOOLS,

SESSIONS EXCLUSIVELY.
4lSt Session Now Open.
49, - Sllse years course leading 20 degree q
49, q Laws The degree Of Bachelor Of Laws
can be secured az end q second yea-
For cataiog application blabks L. - l.
pcI'o,l OF D. mail 10 the Dean, National MetronoIi
tan Bank Building 6l3 18th s. NV on 49, A
Telephone n uG - - Nv
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

Mr.. S Monroe Fabian.
Intemissicu
Chorus 20 schcene Zeit'' Goetz
Saengarbuud.
COutralto solo. ScE1dila from Gamer. .. Bizet
Mrs Louise Carsou-Hfll.
Violin solo. 'NIignon Phantssy'' ..-..... ssrasste
AR. Anton Kaspsr.
Tenor solo, ara from 4 Pacliacci' . Leorcarallo
Mr.. r. F. Backing.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17
CHURCH NOTICES.
UNITARIAN.
CONGREGATIONAL.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. corner
10Th and SIS. Nv Rev Samuel H Woodrow
D. D., pastor; Rev samuel r. Swift assistant
pastor. II a. a.. public worship. with scrnscn br
roster .ubiect. 'rae church and moral reforms -
Music by The quartet and chorus choir. go a. N.
Sunday school. p. M. y. = S. c. z. sn M.
evening service. sermon By pastor; subject. An
ancient pessinnist''
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17
CoII-nTRIA SCHOOL.

Day and Evening. OIL G st. NV
Preparatory coach Prepares for uni
versity. Individual instruction Ian
gUages-English. German. French. Span
ish, Latin, Esperanto.
European trained teachers Trial lesson
Music, art civil service. bookkeeping.
shorthand. typeWriting. Moderate. Schol-
aTshipS.
". T. SHEPHERD. Pm. D.. Principal
3I6-w.fS
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

The first rehearsal OF the Motel Choir.
conducted by Mr.. Otto Simon, took place
last Tuesday evening in the parish hall
o. -. Johns Church, az II and Sixteenth
streets The recognized choir is well
balanced, with forty voices. a large pro-
portion OF the singers being soloists in
the different churches of the city. The
quality OF the tone was generally COM
mented on. Mr.. Edwin Callow is presi-
dent OF the club. The new music 70 be
taken up at the next rehearsal is motel
"Adoremus Te." by Palestrlna; motel
"GebOren list Emanuel BY Praetorius
and a Characteristic Russian folk song
Danube. Ny Danube Rehearsals are
held every Tuesday evening in the parish
hall
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

Miss Tozier also played the accompanl-
ments Of Mime. Sallie Beckert. a leading
singer Of the metropolis, VINO also ap-
peared that afternoon.
Mr.. q. Frank Gebest gave his first
studio recital OF the season last evening
IN his attractive suite at 1927 Fourteenth
street. The pupils were assisted by Mrs.
Dun Lewis, violinist. The programme
I was as follows
Peer Gynt" suite e pianos. handsD-la) Morn
iug." ibl Death n Asa" lci 'Anitra's Dance %
ID In the Han Of the Mountain King" Misses
Adams. Mclean. Dortch, and Graham
Grieg-lal "Erotik" 10 Schorzo. Miss Imcyen
Graham. Suite Aus Hoy5ergs Zeit" tal Prse-
ludium C6l saahandc tcl GaTotte id Riuudon.
Miss josephine Golden. Sonata Tor violin and riano.
op. s. Mrs Dun Lewis and Miss s. Wilmer Dcrtch
BeeJhoveD-Sonata. OD. 81; tal Farewell. d. Alb
senee. tc Return. Mr. F. LAssalie sIier.
Ruhinstcin-'' Kamennoi Ostrcw" No 2. Miss s
Wilmer Dortch.
Liszt-"Csmpansno." Mr. Robert Bond Gotta
RhaTsOdie No. 9. Mr.. B. Frank Gebest.
Miss Helen Nettleton has been engaged
as contralto soloist in the choir Of St
Thomas Church. Miss N9ttleton has a
rich. round voice OF melOdiOus quality.
and has much temperament" and
dramatic ability She was heard as solo,
ist at the Friday Morning and Monday
Morning clubs, and frequently az social
affairs. She has studied abroad and is
now pursuing her study with Mr.. Carols
sen.
The feast OF st. Mary viii be observed
to-day in st. Mary's Catholic Church with
q special programme OF music. Miss Edna
J. Sheehy. who has been recently en-
gagged as soprano sololst OF the choir.
Will sing the GoGnod Ave Marie" with
violin obligato. The choir will sing the
st. Cecilia mass Of GOunOd.
The first musical entertainment OF the
Saengerbund this season will take place
tonight in the clubhouse An exception
ally good programme has been arranged
by Henry Xander, the musical director.
The programme is as follows:
Chorus. 'Schaefer's Sountagsliel' ...... Kreutze-
SaengerUund.
Soprano solo. "Nympls ard Fauus" .Benberg
Mrs. Walter Z. Hilton.
Baritone solos
la 'Das krart Verresssnheit Flsli.s
Mr.. Otto Luebkert-
Piano solo, Hochzsitsu-arsch ind Elfenreigen"
.Mendelssohu List
Mr.. S. Monroe Fabian.
Intermissiorl
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

Miss Helen Crennan, Of this city. made
pronounced success as soloist with
Sousa's Band at Willow Grove Park.
Philadelphia in the late summer. Her
voice aroused the enthusiasm Of an audi
ence Of $4,000 peorle.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-17

The first meeting this season OF the
Rubinstein Club viii be held next Wed
nesday morning IN the studio Of Mr.
Oscar Gareissen, 1919 Connecticut avenue
Mrs. Blair, the conductor, has selected
with great care new music some OF IL
heavier and more difficult than anything
yet attempted. Rehearsals Of the club
after this meeting, will he held through
out the season. as usual. IN the Airing
ton Hotel ballroom