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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
NINE LITTLE DANCERS
ARE ADMITTED TO U, S.
European Girls Allowed to Enter BY
Order Of Bureau Of
Immigration.

Mine little dancers from European
countries at war with one another have
been admitted to this country by order
Of the bureau Of immigration.
"The United States IL not going to be
mean to children" said Commiss!oner
Caminetti discussing the case.
The children. ranging from the ages Of
eight TO sixteen, arrived at New York
Monday aboard the steamship St. Paul.
They are pupils Of Miss Isadora Duncan,
who has a school Of dancing at DARN
stadt. Germany. Tho European war so
disturbed matters that Miss Duncan
found 1t necessary to leave the country
with some Of her classes.
The facts upon which the bureau Of I'M
migration acted are contained in the re-
port of Frederic c. Howe, commissioner
at Ellis Island. He reported to Commits
sioner Caminetti that there was no good
reason for not admitting them to the
country. The children were put in the
care OF Miss Duncan to be trained as
teachers.
Commissioner Caminettl and the bu-
reau Of immigration could see no reason
for keeping them out of the United
States. either, SO accordingly the order
Of admittance was sent to Ellis Island.
The children were admitted upon bond.
The nine little girls are from four DIFF
ferent belligerent countries-Germany,
Austria, Belgium and Russia. Their
names, ages and countries are as fol-
lows: Isabelle Branche, sixteen, Bel
GUM; Anita Zahn, eleven, Germany;
Marilla Lieback, eleven. Germany: Lleser
Loscher. eight, Germany; Harriet Scher-
ing, ten, Germany: Josephine Mosler,
twelve. Austria: Dora Kockritz, nine,
Germany; Erma Schultz, ten. Germany,
and Santa kigan, nine, Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
FALL ON STAIRS FATAL
TO ERASTUS C. JOHNSTON
Former Clerk In Pension Office and
g. A. r. Veteran succumbs
at Hospital.

Erastus c. Johnston, seventy years old,
member of Kit Carson Post, q. A. R.,
and former clerk in the pension onice.
died at Emergency oHspital last night as
a result Of injuries received in a fall
Tuesday night.
The deceased was a native of Vermont.
He served throughout the war and later
was appointed to a clerkship in the pen
sion office. About two weeks ago the vet
eran came here on a visit from the Sol
diers' Home at johnson City. Tenn, and
roomed at 1347 l. street northwest.
Tuesday night, While calling on friends
at 1888 Oregon avenue northwest. one OF
his crutches slipped on the stairs and
he fell. receiving injuries which resulted
in his death. George c. Johnston, a broth
er of the deceased, lives at 1434 Webster
street northwest. and Miss Ella f. John
ston: a sister, lives at 1920 18th street
northwest.
Mr.. Johnston had been a member of
Kit Carson Post, G. A. R.. for a number
of years. His funeral will take place Sat-
urday. Interment will be at Rock Creek
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
DAUGHTERS Of LIBERTY
TO MEET HERE TUESDAY
National Council Will Hold Annual
Session at Odd Eel
lows Hall.

The National Council of the Daughters
of Liberty has completed arrangements
for holding its annual meeting here, be-
ginning Tuesday, September s. The ses-
sions will be held in Odd Fellows Hall.
1t is expected that about 800 delegates
will attend, representing the 800 subordi-
nate councils of the order. which has a
membership throughout the country Of
about $4,000.
The National Council is made up of
representatives from each state council,
which is in turn composed of delegates
elected by the local councils. The order
is fraternal. patriotic and beneficial in
character. In addition to the representa-
tives comprising the national body. it is
expected large number of other mem
bers Of the order and their families and
friends will take the opportunity to visit
the National Capital.
The National Council will hold morn
ing and an afternoon session Tuesday.
1t is expected the business to be trans
acted will be concluded Wednesday. Be
sides the election of national officers many
matters of importance to the order will
be taken up. Thursday will be given over
to sightseeing.
The local councils of the organizat ton
have made plans for the entertainment Of
the visitors, which include a reception
Tuesday evening and a trip to Mount
Vernon Thursday.
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Petworth W, c. T. U. Officers Chosen

The Petworth W. c. T. U. met last
night at the home Of Mrs. L. K. Hanson,
4O0s 7th street northwest. Officers and
superintendents of departments for the
ensuing year were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. H. D. Hill; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Lucretia K. Hanson; CORE
spending and recording secretary, Mrs.
Thomas Homiller; treasurer. Mrs. A. B.
Lank; temperance literature. Mrs. w. M.
Adams; medical temperance, Mrs: Grace
snencer. white ribbon recruits, Mrs. A.
B. Lank; purity, Miss Laura Towner;
flower mission, Mrs. Myrtle Wick: press,
Mrs. Stoce: medal contests. Mrs. William
petrie; proportionate and systematic CIV
ing. Mrs. l. x. Hanson; soldiers and
sailors. Mrs. E. c. Criswel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
BROWNS IN EASTERN BRANCH.
Henry Mack, Fifteen-Yea Col.
ored Boy, Meets Death in River.

Henry Mack, colored. fifteen years old,
"a 14th street southeast, was drowned in
Eastern branch near the foot of A street
northeast about $50 o'clock last even
ing. Mack and a companion named Joseph
Castor went to the branch together to
take a swim and search for reedbirds
and ortolan that had been left by gun
ners.
When Castor returned to the mouth of
the big sewer where he and his COM
panion had left their clothing he was
unable. to find any trace of Mack. When
repeated calls failed to bring a response
Castor reported the disappearance.
The police of the ninth precinct and
members of the crew of the police boat
searched for the body. and recovered it
shortly before midnight. Corner hewitt
gave a certificate of accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
Napoleon

Ii great Napoleon's shade looks
down from some red star, on
mighty hosts arrayed for stern.
decisive war, he'll see so many
traps unheard OF in his day that
he will groan, perhaps, and heave
sigh, and say: Great Scott
Had | possessed such implements
as those. how quickly galley west
! should have knocked nv foes.
-Ah, those quick-fring guns
magnificent. sublime. They
scatter tons and tons of hardware
at time! And see those soldiers
fly, on boiler metal wings! They
soar up to the sky, and drop their
bombs, by inks! Alas, in all my
wars ! rode spawned steed. but
now, in motor cars, the generals
proceed. When messages l sent,
a soldier bore the same, and foe
men, as he went. shot fragments
from his frame: but now this
wireless scheme sends messages
afar; it all seems like a dream,
and not bit like war. My sol
diers used to Stay, with sword
and spear they hewed; but now
in half a day, they kill multi
tude Alas, think, with tears, OF
my brave trusty ones, who fought
with rusty spears and muzzle-
loading guns. The modern fight
er knows no weary toll, l ween;
he sizes up his foes and kills them
by machine. Had l been thus
equipped for but one single hour,
I surely should have stripped all
captains of their power
WALT MASON.
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MISS MURRAY APPOINTED.
Becomes Stenographer in Office of
United States Attorney Wilson.

Miss Mary A. E. Murray, a native
Washingtonian, has been appointed by
United States Attorney Wilson as a Ste
nographer ii, his office. Miss Murray sue
ceeds Harold E. Warner. who has gone to
New York city. The position is under the
civil service.
Miss Murray was educated at St. Ce-
celias Academy and later took a course
of stenography and typewriting at a
business school. She then secured an
appointment with the children's bureau
of the Department of Labor. which she
resigned to accept the new position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
CHARLES c. COCKS DEAD.
Succumbs at Home Of Sister in
Clarendon After Years Illness.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, September o.
Charles Clinton Cocks, who had been
i'll a year. died Wednesday afternoon
at the home of his sister. Mrs. Nora
Cocks, in Clarendon. He was forty
two years old Mr.. Cocks is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Cordelia Cocks. and
two children. He was a member OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South of
Clarendon.
The school trustee electoral board OF
Alexandria county, at meeting at
Alexandria courthouse Monday even.
ing. reelected Ralph Baldwin school
trustee for Arlington district for three
years. The other trustees elected were
John H. Trimyer, for Jefferson district,
and Ernest M. Shreve, for Washington
district. All Of the school teachers for
Alexandria county public schools. fifty
seven in all, have been reappointed.
The nublic schools will open Septem-
Der 81.
Members of the four engine compa-
MES and truck A will assemble on the
public schoolhouse grounds at 10
o'clock September Z, Labor day, Tor
drill and parade. The Cherrydale Band
will furnish music for the parade OF
the Cherrydale fire department on this
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
MAIL POUCH ROBBED Of
$4,000 AT ROCKVILLE
Post Office inspectors Investigating
the Case Have Found
No Clues.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. September 3.-Post
office inspectors are investigating the
rffiing here yesterday of mail pouch
thrown from an early morning train.
The pouch was cut open and checks.
money orders and cash, representing. 1t
is estimated, something like $4,000. were
stolen.
Most of the checks and money orders
were for the county commissioners in
payment Of taxes. No clues to the
perpetrator or perpetrators has been
found.
Beyond the confirmation Of the report
OF the rining of the pouch, the post office
inspectors today stated they could give
no Information as to the robbery 1t Is
believed in the department that hut
little money was contained in the pouch,
the remittances being principally checks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
LEAVES PROPERTY IN TRUST.
Mrs. Matilda W. Stanton Provides
for Daughter.

By the terms of the will of Mrs
Matilda W. Stanton. dated November 5.
1906, and modified by codicil of Febru-
airy Is. 1913. the property left to her by
the will of Henrietta c. wilkins is to
be held in trust by William w. Carr and
James w. Johnston for the benefit OF her
daughter, Sophy Carr Stanton or the
remaining estate, two-thirds are to be
held by the trustees for the daughter and
the other third in trust for a son, Edwin
NJ Stanton. At his death his share is
to be distributed among his children.
BY the codicil, certain jewelry and
other personal effects are given to the
daughter, and Bernard NJ. Fowle and
Benjamin S. Minor are named as sx-
ecutors.
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Bryan Host for Cuban Premier.
BY Crosby.

Secretary Bryan gave a luncheon at
the University Club yesterday afternoon
In honor of DR.. Desvernine, the Cuban
premier, who is in this city on a VISIT.
The other guests were the minister from
Cuba, DR.. Dropper. the United States
charge at Athens: the counselor Of the
State Department, Assistant Secretary
Osborne, the solicitor Of the State De-
partment, Mr.. Vouros, the retiring charge
de afaires of Greece. and William Heimke
OF the Latin American Bureau.
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RELIEF FUND FOR FRENCH
WILL Be RAISED IN j. 8
Money Also to Be Used for Beigians
and English-Misery
Among Poor.

An organization will shortly be formed
among the many people interested in
Franco-American activities throughout
the United States to form a French re-
lief fund to assist the large number of
sick and wounded refugees now converg-
ing into Paris and other French centers.
This fund will be applied for the benefit
not only Of French. but of Belgian and
English. and other nationalities During
the period of the definite formation of the
organization, subscriptions are being re-
ceived at the French embassy in Wash
ington, which will undertake to see to it
that such contributions are properly ap-
piled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
CANCEL MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Two Couples Return bliss Per
mits" Without Explanation.

Two marriage licenses issued last
Monday were Cancelled yesterday by
order Of the applicants. No explanation
of the change of plans accompanied
either request for cancellation.
Charles I. Griffith was the applicant IN
one case. He obtained license to marry
Martha P. Millar. He gave his age as
thirty-seven years, and said MISS Mil
lar was twenty-five years old.
The other applicant for the unused
bliss permit" was Amy Amelia Rosson,
twenty-one years old. She obtained a
license to marry William Bertrand Peck.
thirty years old. The word cancelled"
now is written over the record.
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Washington, ID. c.. August 4, 1914.
To Management F. f. v. Lunch,
zoos Pennsylvania Ave.
Dear Sir:
1 desire to state that the eggs we
are supplying you are from our best
nearby stock. the same as we supply
the leading hotels and our best trade.
Very truly YOURS, JAS. r. OYSTER.
HOW'S THIS.
eggs. fried. boiled, scrambled omelstte.
with hot bread. Zoe; u iced cantaloupe. Sc;
coffee. SC.
Some breakfast for aOc. Ell:
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Misery Among the Poor.

Reports reaching here from Paris and
other places in France. show the extent
and urgency of the misery, particularly
among the poorer classes. following in
the train of the war. These came from
American and French residents of Paris,
Mrs. Herman H. Harjes, wife of the
American banker in Paris, being among
those who have drawn special attention
to the urgent needs of the thousands of
poor French and Belgian peasantry
driven into Paris by the onrush of the
contending forces.
An announcement will be made later of
the details of organization of the French
fund, which will be centralized and ad-
ministered by the French embassy, with
view to seeing that it is put to the most
effective use in relieving the distress
now existing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03
Motorman Held for Mans Death.

John p. Thomas. motorman in the en-
ploy of the Capital Traction Company,
WAS committed to Jail yesterday after
noon to await the action of the grand
Jury, coroners jury having held him
responsible for the death of George T..
Dove who was in the employ of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany.
Dove was killed by the car in charge
Of Thomas while working on the street
car tracks near Al. and 0 streets south
west, Tuesday morning.
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$50 Atlantic City and Return-$3
Sunday. Sept 6, Baltimore & Ohio, leav-
ing Washington I:15 am. and Atlantic
City 500 pm. Free transfer in Philadel-
phia included. Last opportunity to visit
Americas greatest seashore resort this
season at $500 Children half fare.-Ad-
vertisement
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,hne, Plumbing.

Furnace. Range, Roofing. Plumbing.
Prompt attention. Hardware. Paints.
Glass. Best Roof Paint Coo gal. Moran
Co.. 2126 Pa. ave.
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s1.O0 to Harpers Ferry, &1.25 Martins
burg, $3.50 Berkeley Springs and 500
Cumberland and return. S:25 am. Sun
day, Sept. 6. from Washington via Balti-
more & Ohio. Returning same day.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03

North Chesapeake Beach. Donnybro
Fair. Bay trips: bathing. etc. satur-
day. September 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03

For Summer Headaches
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Cools the blood, strengthens the nerves.
A great comfort to summer invalids.-
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Countless Judge. sax Heurich,s Bee

F. F. v. Lunch. zoos Pa. Ave-, II Glvin8
patrons tickets Virginia Theater. that's all
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Money to loan at 5 and go on real estate.
Frank T. RAWLINGS Co.. 1925 N. 7. ave-
Advertisement
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San Francisco Exposition
Tours. Ask for details. E. r. Rochester.
Mgr. 1921 9th st. NV, or Ches. & Ohio Ry.
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See Professionals Dance, Chevy Chase
Lake tonight. Grand Marine Band concert
advertisement.
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Cue Held Without Bail.

Jacob Cue of Damascus, this county.
who is charged with the murder of
Horace E. Young at Cues home. near
Damascus, about ten days ago, waived
preliminary hearing before Judge Ar
thur NJ Mace in the police court here
yesterday afternoon and was committed
to Jail without bail to await the action
of the November grand jury.
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1915 to Philadelphia, Pa, and Return.
Baltimore and Ohio, Sept 8, and 8.
valid for return until 18th, account Ma
tional Baptist OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 2440.
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ALONG THE River FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner E. p. Evans. at 11th street
wharf with canned goods from Potomac
point for the market here: schooner S.
T. White. at 18th street wharf from
Maryland point with cord wood for j.
Maury Dove: schooner j. A. Holland
pine lumber from Stratford, Va. at 10th
street wharf for E. Madison Hall; schoon-
er Eleanor Russell. cord wood from
Chicomuxen creek. Va, at 10th street
wharf for L. a. Clarke & Son: schooner
Ruth A. Price. at Georgetown. from
bay point, with fertilizer. schooner Lane
lott. at an Eastern branch wharf with
cord wood from Liverpool point schoon-
eI' T. c. Todd and schooner Muir. water
melons from Chesapeake bay points at
llth street wharf for the market: sioop
flora Elsie. at 9th street wharf from
MattoS creek, with lumber for Johnson
& Wimsatt: steamer Northland from
Norfolk and Old Point. steamer Volun-
teer. from Mattawoman creek and river
landings.
Departures.
Schooner Orbit, light for Maryland
point to load cord wood back to this
city: schooner Josephine keas light
from Georgetown for Aqua creek to load
lumber back to this port: schooner Bes-
sic Ford, light. for lower river point to
load wood for Washington dealers:
steamer Southland. passengers and freight
or Old Point and Norfolk: steamer
northumberland passengers and freight
FOR the lower river landings and Balti-
more: steamers Wakefield and Frederick
deBary, for lower river points. schooner
Robert Bratton, light. for Chesapeake
bay point to load lumber for this city or
Baltimore.
Tugs and Tows.
Ting Can. Toby 1, rrivad y,;,h I;.,h,n. =;
tow from a river point tug Resale ar
rived towing lighters laden with sand
and gravel for District: District tug
Louise arrived towing lighters from Deco
guam creek, Va; tug Minerva left George
town towing lighters for sand and gravel
digging machines down river: tug J. T.
SeIectman arrived at Georgetown with
stone-carrying lighters: tug John Miller
arrived in the Eastern branch with light
ers laden with clay and bricks; tug No.
IL is reported on her way to this city
with an oil-laden barge
Memoranda.
Schooner May and Ann Beswick is at
a Mattaponi river point to load lumber
for the dealers here: schooner Martin
Wagner is reported at lower river point
being made ready for oyster running
service: schooner S. F. kirwan is at
Baltimore with pine wood from the St
Marys river: schooner Charles f. Roehle
is at Baltimore with pine lumber from a
Potomac point; schooner Silver Star will
return to a Virginia point to load lumber
or cord wood for the dealers here;
schooner Richard Tall is reported load
ing at lower river point for the market
here: schooner s. l.. Bowen Is due with
cord wood from Maryland point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-03

convenience Of Eisnger's Bethesda yard.
Saves hauling from town. Also 21O9 1th.
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Early Fall Weddings.
Consult GUIDE about the flowers and
foraI decorations. 1914 F st-Advert:se-
ment.
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Motors and Lamps, Electric Fixtures
Electric Webster. III 9th at. NV.
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Congef's Way OF Cleaning Carpets and
Rugs Is best. Moderate charges. w. os5.
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are more than a match for finest inn
ported brews. Your opinion OF Maerzen
able. Order case. . doz:. $1.75 Nager,
$3.50. Bottle rebate, Soc. Tel. West 1900.
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Memoranda,


Baltimore and Ohio. Sept. ;. S and 10,
valid for return to 10Th. account National
Star Spangled Banner Centennial. Trains
every hour on the hour, am. to 10 pm.
returning IL like manner.-Adrertise-
ment.
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ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Miss Lavinia Gassaway Dawson and
John w. Henderson Are
Married.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, September AT s
o'clock last evening, in Christ Episcopal
Church here. Miss Lavnia Gassaway
Dawson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Dawson of this place, and John
Wagner Henderson of Germantown, this
county, were married in the presence of
large assemblage. the officiating min
lister being G. Freeland Peter of Wash
ington. a cousin Of the bride.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father. She wore a gown of cream
lace over white satin and carried bou-
quet of lilies of the valley and white
ter. Miss Anne Elizabeth Dawson, whose
gown was of white lace over pink satin
and who carried pink roses.
The best man was the grooms brother,
Robert Neel Henderson of Germantown.
and the ushers were Edward H. Deets
and John w. Henderson, cousins OF tine
groom; Thomas L. Dawson, brother OF
the bride, and William Waters Miss
Mary Almoney OF Rockville played the
marches.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
honeymoon trip.
Negroes Given Hearing.
Joseph Harding and James Jackson,
Young negroes, Were given a preliminary
hearing here yesterday on charges of as
saulting with intent to kill Joseph Cole
man, also coiored, near Travilah, this
county, about ten days ago. Coleman
was struck on the head with rock and
rendered unconscious, in which condition
he remained the greater part of a day.
Harding was bound over for the action
of the November grand jury. being re-
leased on $500 bail. The case against
jackson was dismissed.
William H. Wade, sixty -elght years old,
died yesterday at his home near Cabin
John, this county. He had been an in
valid for several years and his death had
been looked for. He is survived by his
wife and three sons. The body has been
sent to Rohrersville, Nd, for burial. Mr.
Wade was a native of Washington
county and had lived in this county
only about year.
A license to marry has been issued by
the clerk Of the circuit court here to
Howard r. Miller and Miss Isabelle M.
Green, both of Takoma Park. this county.
Cue Held Without Bail.
Jacob Cue of Damascus, this county.
who is charged with the murder Of
Horace E. Young at Cues home. near
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CITY ITEMS.

Blue Printing. Schmidt. 1921 1ath st.
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
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Films and Other Photo Supplies.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co.. 1894 N z. ava
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DANCING.

WYNDHAM BROS, IL Iai2 M e q aoe2 2.w'
Every modern dance taught. Private lessons
hou