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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JUNE 12. 1910.
Mrs. Fishes Art the Triumph of Her Wonderful Intellect
A8II..Y first among all the people
El on the American stage today,
I considered by any standard for
art or expressive ability, Mrs.
Flska occupies a unique posi
tion. It Is doubtful K ever a woman at
tained the place she has made for herself
by Just the methods she has adopted. Other
women have risen high in the list of the
stage," some by one means, some by an
other, but none other has achieved the
eminence that la Mrs. Flske's through
sheer Intellect alone. Nor has she confined
her activity solely to the matters that
pertain to the theater. Bhe has assumed a
leadership In the thought of the day
touching on other things, and shows con
tinually the manysldednexs of her genius.
It la riot a domineering leadership, either,
although It Is dominating In the sense that
her force la the force of reason and does
not depend for Its power on sentimentality.
In fact, (hat Is the mainspring of her act
ing. She has persistently devoted her great
ability to the furtherance of the purely In
tellectual aspect of the theater and the
drama; In characters like Rebecca West
and Lna HesseM she has found her great
est delight; even to Halvation Nell she
brought some touch of that quality which
shows the mind swaying the heart. Becky
Sharp she endows with much mental and
no physical activity, a touch a lesser
actress could not give.
Not.' that Mrs. Flake is Incapable of
warmth; her Mary of Magdala will long
be rornembered for the Intensity of the
physical passion she then portrayed, as
contrasted with the even more consuming
spiritual passion that followed the reces
sion Of the grosser emotion. The two
forms of love as shown by Mary stand as
perfect types, side by side, a testimonial
to the perception of the woman who
created the role for the adornment of
American stage annuls. In Marta she
Again showed herself capable of powerfully
Illustrating the merely physical aspect of
human love, and In other roles she has
given a most vivid notion of the consum
ing fire of the lesser emotions. But when
aha undertakes to illustrate the action of
the real springs of life, those emotions
that Us deep and arc nut easily stirred
the ambition that dares all and never tires,
the hope that lies at the bottorn and glows
with' eternal life, the noble purpose that
sacrifices Itself to an equally noble end,
or the upward climb of an aspiring soul
through ways that are choked by many
. difficulties, she Is at her very best. These
roles she Illuminates from a mind that Is
broad and comprehensive, that finds Its
best expression In a direct appeal to the
mind without question of the heart, and
that Is continually brightened and polished
through Its attrition with other minds of
similar bent. For this reason, Rebecca
West will stand as Mrs. Fluke's greatest
creation, for it Is by far the strongest of
her Intellectual appeals. It Is far better
than her Hedda, or her Nora, and excels
Purely Physical Joys Are Ignored in Her Studies of Woman Although
She is Capable of Expressing Intense Passion, as Witness Her Mary of
Magdala and Her Marta Her Becky Cold and Devoid of Any Sign of
Appeal to Sympathy Pleasure of Seeing Her in the Beautiful Brandeis
her Ijona because of the difference In the
types.
Candor compels the admission that her
Becky Is a disappointment in this regard.
Jt is conceivable that Becky as put to It
at all times after her mistake In marrying
Rawdon Crawley to live; "nothing a
year" Is still - a problem, and we
know that we have Heckles and Rawdona
among us yet. Becky, however, must have
made something of a physical appeal to the
men she charmed; it ia not possible that she
could have fascinated the males who sur
rounded her unless she held out something
besides her wit and general mental bril
liance.. Becky herself was aware of this,
and she persistently made appeal
to the men on the only ground she was
sure of, while flouting the women with the
recklessness of the gambler she was. But
Mrs. Flske's Becky has taken on a cold
ness that doesn't seem attributable to
Thackeray's clearly drawn picture of a
social vampire. It Is polished, but the pol
ish Is that of marble; It does not glow
with any light of Ita own, and Is entirely
devoid of warmth. Becky did not hava any
qualms of conscience, for she had no con
science, and it is quite true that she had no
time irom her real problems to devote to
mere dalliance; yet she muBt have sometimes
given evidence that underneath there
glowed a fire that might consume both
Becky and her lover. In event eh ever
admitted Buch. But nono of this Is shown
In Mrs. FlHku's Becky. We only get the
glimpses of her culdiy calculating, sordid
combat against the doom she cou.d always
sea Just ahead 01 h i . with a bit of cyn-1
lcul solioquy as to tne vanities of life.
"Vanitaii anilaUim," slid the preacher,
and this text Becky realized to Its utn.out.
She missed everything worth having in life,
because of the tortuous way she set about
to achieve her, ambition; she held the
shadow for a time, but never as much as
touched the Bubstance. And yet whatever
of conaulcnce we might be willing to ex
tend her on! this score la alienated because
of the absolute hardness with which she Is
endowed by Mrs. Fluke. It la unfortunate,
perhaps, but the thought Is unavoidable
that Mrs. Fiske has fallen here a victim to
her own Intellectual attainments, and views
Becky solely as a psychological study, with
no redeeming attribute of common hu
manity; a peculiar and not at all a happy
admixture ot Thackeray and Isben, the
cynicism and satire of each, without the
saving touch of humanity of the one.
In her Lona, Mrs. Flske la tar better; she
gives to Ibsen's women a quality that
touches them with fire and makes them
glow with a life that must have delighted
the master, had he been spared to see
them. Her fine qualities of mind are well
enlisted in these creations, and in them
she is doing that work which has justified
the unanimous approval uf the sentiment
that gives her first pplacc on the American
stage. More direct reference to her per
formance of Lona will be found elsewhere,
and this review will be concluded with an
exprenalon of appreciation of the change
In the world ot stage business manage
ment that permits Mrs. Flske and her splen
did Manhattan organization to be heard
In our best theater, rather than to require
them to hide away In 'some second rate and
out-of-the-way place, such as has been her
fate for several years past. It Is to be
hoped that no upheaval In management
will occur that will send her back to the
limbo of the cheaper houses. It Is fitting
that such genius as hers have the best of
setting, and this can only be found In a
theater of the highest type, surh as the
Brandeis.
Toc." Breed will soon be In the octopus
class himself; he Is now Interested In two
very successful rdad attractions, and has
Vjust added a third to his list. With Charley
tJardner he has secured the rights to "The
Show Oh l" from R. C. Whitney, and will
send it on the road next season, playing
the Ftar Havlin houses, of which the
Krug In Omaha is one.
When Miss Robron comes next week to
play "The Rejuvlnatlon of Aunt Mary" St
the Bradels, she will try alxo a new play
for the first time. It will be given at a
special matinee on Tuesday and will be
offered solely for the purpose of'trjiug It
on the dog."
More details will be announced later.
Mrs. Fiske on Roosevelt
Great Actress Challenges the Effect of the Ex-President's African
Hunting Exploits on the Minds of the Youth of Our Land as Likely to
Lead to a Spirit of Wanton Slaugh ter Solely for the Sake of Slaughter.
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M AHA, June 10-To the Kdltor of
The Bee: A rather brusque
and plain-spoken correspondent
writes that "Kx-Presldent
Roosevelt Is just returning from
an exhibition that Is a disgrace
to civilisation."
It ' has been suggested, I believe, that
soma sort of public protest be made In
this connection this protest to be. signed
by thousands of mimes, and to bear
tangible witness to the fact that thous
ands of American men and women do not
regard Mr. Roosevelt as the best example
of representative American manhood, en
lightenment or progressiveness. A dis
tinguished man has recently said "I doubt
whether there is an active anti-cruellnt in
this country who would be unwilling to
sign such a protest." The undersigned will
be grateful for space to quote the following
from a recent Interview:
"The most serious blow dealt the hu
manitarian movement In modern times Is
the blow It has received at the hands of
ex-President Roosevelt. Men and women
the world over who most appreciate the
better qualities of our ex-chief executive
cannot sympathize with nor admire his
African exploit, and its ayprovat by. a
magazine of unimpeachable respectability.
"The humanitarian movement la grow
ing and mankind is becoming more enlight
ened in respect ,to Its duty toward the
dumb creation. Not so long ago, however,
a distinguished American declared, "The
government of man over his Ood-glven
domination is a failure. It Is without In
telligence. It Is without justice. It Is
without mercy. It Is not administered In
the intorfrts of the governed. And yet
with a few shinging exceptions, the pulpit
falls to cry aloud falls to lift up its
voice like a trumpet to teach man his duty
to the helpless subjects of his rule.'
"Thousands of American boys desire to
emulate the president. How Is It possible
to' measure the mischievous effect of the
jungle enterprise upon reckless, and often
naturally cruel, youth? Small bravery la
required In the killing of wild animals, and
no atom of nobility.
"In the matter of the destruction of
human life,, it may be that the attitude of
the butcher is nobler than the attitude of
the hunter. One may at least say in de
fense of the butcher that he Is indifferent.
The hunter owns to a thrill of rapture as
his bullet pierces the heart of the bird or
his knife tears the throat of a frightened
doe. Few sound, intelligent or enlightened
people can deny that the humanitarian
movement is good. The humanitarian Idea
embodies the growth of morality, a steady
tendency toward tranquility, harmony, co
operation; abstinence from harm to any
creature, courtesy, kindness, justice, mercy
to the helpless; In short, humanity In Its
best expression.
"If the humanitarian Idea Is unproKies
slve and the reverse of right, the ex-prefl-dent's
act Is tinprogressdve and the reverse
of right. The question arii-es, how far
should a mar of great celebrity feel It In
cumbent upon himself to restrain any pub
lic exhibition of a natural Instinct, when
such exhibition Implies danger as a menace
to ethics accepted and taught by many
enlightened and worthy persons?
i "We all know the status In the calendar
of the cimo of the destruction of life.
How far we are sure that we have a moral
right to destroy animal life, since man
no longer denies the fact that all life
emanates from the same life principle, and
that all living things belong to a universal
kingship? We all know that dangerous
animals must be destroyed when they
menace the safety of man. but In this de
struction there should ba an economy of
cruelty. .To consider the destruction of
j life as a pleasurable sport Is hardly In
harmony with progressive thought of any
sort. As Frederic Harrison has written:
'The death and pain Inflicted should accord
with the necessities of civilization, i.nd to
the ultimate protection of the vanvtiard of
the animal world as a whole, of which man
Is only the guardian. Above all else, thou
who Inflict suffering and death upon the
animal World should search their own souls
I faithfully, and be sure that there link
j therein no trace of enjoyment In the In
Ifllction; no brutal insensibility of our ac
tion; no wanton curiosity; no diabolical
i passion of vanity or ambition.' And it Is
proper to ask 1 Theodore Roosevelt was
moved by any of these impulses and emo
tions in his death-giving course through
the African lungles?"
MINNIE MADDERN FISKK.
ety theater Is composed of three goodly
dashes of satisfying vaudeville, plenty of
the very best moving pictures to be seen
anywhere and garnished with an Illustrated
sons;, the whole made doubly delectable hy
the cooling breezes from myriad of whir
ring electric f.ins The program prepared
for the first half of this week la unusually
attractive in a vaudeville way and generous
as to quality and quantity. As a feature
act there has been secured Billy Robinson
and his five pickaninnies. Those same lhely
colored boys will be at the Uayety all the
week and will present their mischief mak
ing and laugh compelling dldos. Searcy
and Bishop In an entertaining singing,
dancing and talking act; McGrath, the up
side-down man. formerly with William
West's minstrels; Frank Bradley, who sings
with pipe organ accompaniment, and three
reels of the famous Urmml moving pic
tures displayed the Osyety way. The pro
gram Is to be given continuously from 1
to ; and 7 to 11 p. m. dally. Next Thursday
another new program will be presented.
The summer theater, corner of Kighteenth
and IHmhIus streets, drew larg crowds
last week In spite of the bad, rainy
weather This week, commencing tonight,
the lllllimn company will be seen In a
four-act eomrdv drama, entitled "Wife In
Name Only," n play of intense heart In
terest and an excellent vein ot comedy.
AMt'lGMKNTK.
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f-W'VM 3 Night. -Starting 1o
I ttfrfrfrfc J Tomorrow, Juno -O
Mas M. WUner Prssants tha Celebrated Tiddlsh Star
IVIR. DAVID KESSLER
Supported by His Own Thalia Theater Company of Jfew Tor. City, with MISS
ROSA Uir and MM, CX.ABA YOU si O, In their Greatest Successes
Monday "THK JKWISII HKAKT"
llv Joseph Latelner
Tuesday "CJOl, MAX AND DEVIL" Wednesday A Nw Ilay
By Jacob Gordln.
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OENETU.L VIEW OP CAMP GRAFF.
HIGH : SCHOOL BOYS AT. CAMP
(Continued from Page Four.)
type, he look mora the modern business
man'.than the pedagogue. School fashions
must change from tiro to time to keep
abreast tha onward procession of world's
progress, and the day of the pedagogue has
gone down Into educational work as a bit
of history. Tha modern educator la bigger,
broader and mora liberal than his prede
cessor of yesteryears.
From Commandant Haskell, U. 8. A., tha
boy ' acquire their technical knowledge of
the military.
Just how thorough the Haskell military
training la, witness the following extract
from "general orders" Issued at Camp
Graff.
Tha general discipline of tha battalion
will receive a percentum mark, and this
will be announced at competitive drill.
It will be based on the following.
(a) Promptness In formation of company
and "battalion. Promptness turning in at
night
(b Neatness of uniforms, viz.: Compli
ance with regular uniform orders, such aa
trousers down in ranks, clean gloves, belts,
etc.; caps worn straight, coata buttoned
throughout when in ranks or outside of
company street, etc., etc.
(c) Thoroughness in guard duty knowl
edge of orders,
(d) Soldierly bearing and compliance with
order in general. Gentlemanly conduct in
town.
te) Quietness after tape In camp.
All marks for battalions will be by aver
aging company marks.
No story of Camp Graft la complete
without some reference to Harlan, the
beautiful county aeat of Shelby county,
Iowa, where this year the boys pitched
their tenia. Camp Graff has gone down
Into history now, but doubtless every boy
who camped there will ever carry with him
kindly memories ot the hospitable little
city. The Shelby Coanty Fair association
tendered the use of ita grounds for the
encampment, and a more beautiful pastoral
panorama would not nnfold Itself to the
traveler were he to Journey a thousand
mile or mora la any direct Ion from Om
aha. ArttaU rave ever the anow-capped
peaka of the flooklaa. The lakea of Min
nesota have been tha aubjeot of many a
poetle gem, Tbe valley of California eome
In tor fall me euro of attention both In
pen and brush. All this la well enough,
but In reaching these beauty spots the
poet and artists have hurried blindly by
some of the prettiest scenes In nature'
gallery.
Indeed, what ia more beautiful than the
quaintly-shaped hilltop, the gracefully slop
ing veldt and the majestic woodland ot
western Iowa, extending back for miles
and miles from the mighty river aa it
wind Its erratic seaward course in and out
ot fantastic (lgsag bluffs? In the midst
of such charming environment sits Har
lan, a progressive city with modern brick
business block and residences, churches
and schools that vie in architectural gran
deur with many a larger city. Halan was
named in honor of the late United States
Senator James Harlan, who died In Octo
ber, 1899. AKhough the birth of Harlan
date away back to August, 1858, when the
first town plat was filed for record, K
was not until about ten years ago that
the sprightly little city took on its first
tinge ot metropolltanlsm. In the decade
Just ending Harlan's population Increased
something like SO per cent, and the old
frame shacks of the early-day Harlan have
been rased to make room for blocks of
bricks, ornate and substantial. A splendid
court house costing $66,000 and a bargain
at tbe price, by the way adorns the public
square. The cl'.y Is lighted by electricity,
has a fine water system and, in short, Is a
metropolis in miniature blending gTecefully
with all that Is peaceful and Inspiring In
pastoral environment. Three railroad link
Harlan with the outside world and there
la more or less manufacturing. Stable
banks stand as pillars, Indicating the com
munity' thrift, and (he farmer, grown rloh
from his toll, has come Into town to build
elegant homes and live a life of ease.
The fair grounds where Camp Graff was
pitched lie adjoining the town, within easy
walking distance from the public square.
The building are commodious and the gen
eral beauty of the place Is almost match
lee. Here It was, In the outskirts of Har
ram, the beautiful, that the Omaha High
school cadet made eivoampment history In
mo.
Coming Events
Brandeis, Boyd, Gayety and
Airdome Offer Amusement to
the Public All Taste May
Be Suited by the Bill.
Mr. Pavld Kessler's all-star Yiddish com
pany, headed by Mr. David Kessler, the
famous Btar, supported by his entire cast
from the Thalia theater. New York City,
will appear for an engagement of three
nights and no matinee at the Brandeis thea
ter, beginning tomorrow night, in "The Jew
ish Heart," by Joseph Lateiner, which has
run all winter at Kessler's Thalia theater
In New York. On Tuesday night Mr. Kess
ler will present "God, Man and the Devil."
The Wednesday right bill will be an
nounced later. One of the principal mem
bers of his support is Ilosa Karp, who will
be remembered as playing here already this
season with great success, and Madame
Clara Young.
Miss May Robson will be seen In her
great success, "The Rejuvenation of Aunt
Mary" at tl.e Brandeis theater. In Aunt
Mary Miss Robson has a part that Is fitted
to her like a glove. Her expressions ot
the yearning tenderness of the childless
old lady rises at times to a height that is
almost tragic. The play Is full of bright
comedy lines, novel situation and that
wholesome sweetness that appeals to every
one. The engagement Is for three nights
and a matinee, Btartlng next Sunday.
This week at the Boyd Miss Lang will be
seen In a really fascinating role, that of
Carlotta, the heroine of W. J. Locke's
daintily whimsical play, "The Moral ot
Marcus." It will give Miss Lang a splendid
chance for her capability as a comedienne,
for the role Is a strange mixture ot child
ish innocence and womanly wisdom, of
frankness and lnqulsltlveness and alluring
coyness. Mr. Frlebus will have the role ot
the sedate old bachelor whose life is
changed by the advent of the girl from the
harem, and Mr. Ingraham will play the
part of Pasquale, the scamp who nearly
spoiled it all. The others in the company
will be well placed. Mr. Woodward has
provided a -remarkable dressing for the
play, and will give It as It was never seen
here before. Tho first performance will be
this afternoon at a matinee.
Summertime vaudeville as presented
twice dally to crowded house at the Gay-
re,
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BOYD'S Doucgfa.u,W AH Week
Commencing Sunday Matinee Matinee Tnes., Thar, and Sat.
MISS EVA LANG
THE MORALS OF MARCUS
NEXT WEEK-SWEET KITTIE BELLAIRS
rr itb at hi fy
ayetY
IT'S GOOD
Continued Snooeas of Omaha's I"avor
lt 'i'ween Seasons fasttine
SUMMERTIME
VAUD'VILLE
McGRATH
We're All Xeady for Another Crowded
Week.
DULY ROO.NSON
S-PICKirJINNIES -S
(Formerly with "In Old Xentnoky.")
TWENTY MIXTTTES OT MOVKST
SHIRES AMD XiAUGKTER.
Vp-lde-down
Oymnast.
SEARCY & BISHOP
Wko Know How to . Entertain
SR, FRANKJMDLET 8XS.:
"DISTINCTIVE" MOVING PICTURES
Dally X to 67 to 11 V. M.
Hew Shew Thar.
Come Any Time Stay n
As long As Ton Ilk.
BASE BALL
OMAHA vs. DES MOINES
JUNE 10, 11, 12, 13.
Vinton Street Park
FRIDAY. JUNE 10 LADIES DAY
MONDAY, JUNE 18 LADIES DAY
Game Called 3:45
Special Oat fceavee lBta Tar nam Sta,
at ia.
BEAUUFUL LAKE
MAPI
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A Delightful Summer Resort with Fine
Water Hports and all kinds of Park
Amusements every Day.
AwA
MANAWA
COUCERT BAND
Afternoon and Kvenlng
Dancing Bathing
Velvet Roller Coaster
Merry-Go-Round
Miniature Railroad
Bowling Fishing
Fine Fleet of Launches
and Row Boats
Roller Skating
Japanese Ball Game
And Many Other Pastimes
ADMISSION FREE
Air Do ivie
Corner 18th and Bonglaa Streets.
The Hill man Stock Co.
Presents This Week
"WIFE IN NAME ONLY"
TAVSETII.X.H BETWEBH ACTS
Admission loo and BOo.
STEAMBOAT RIDE
To FLORENCE
2:30 and 8 F. IV1.
NO LIQUOR SOLD
SSc ROUND TRIP
Bargains for Not One DayBut for Every Day
A. Lift Seateaee
of suftertne with throat and lunt trouble
is quickly commuted by Dr. King's New
Dlsoovery. tOo and 11 00. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
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Engraved Stationery v
VUMar Cmrdt
AH oHreet hnu ia cerrent social nmas nail
U tU beat bum end unrtiiilly AUivwadwW
prwiiimy.
Embossed Monogram Stationery
1 "- i TimstH stpHrwliini thse esiwlls
BMevail !.
A. I. ROOT, Incorporated
' 1210-111 Hewart St. rkee D. Ie04
"-tare- - -:- - 14 t - IP " 'J '
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for this Sanitary Couch
A handsome. Sanitary
Mt Couch, adjustable, ao ai
IO oa xuauo iuuj a uu iu
(aw seconds. During
the day It (olds, so as to
be an ornamental piece ot
furniture. A regular 4
value In any Omaha store.
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s Bill 9.
Save Half Your Ic
Wilton, Bigelow &.nd Body Brussels Rugs,
Fall Styles, 20 Per Cent Below Omaha Prices
Oiia Brussels Rugs, In beautiful patterns and perfect design, our price 88.75
Oiia Velvet Rugs, handsome patterns and good values at Omaha prices, hut we ask twenty per
cent less. Sold here (or 815.00
9x12 Axmlnstejr Rugs, of very high quality and noted for long wearing, our price. .. .817.50
9x12 Genuine Bagdad Body Brussels, In most beautiful patterns. Those would cost you flO
more In Omaha, our price, only.... $20.30
9x12 Bagdad Wilton Luxurious patterns and perfect designs, our price, only 830.30
'When it comes to refrigerators
we not only sell lower by several
dollars on each box. but we carry
the very finest line shown in this
section They are built to save ice
and they do It. Complete ven
tilating system in each keeps pure
air constantly circulating and food
always wholesome.
S4.7i5 to S38
for Refrigerators
Same Make) as the Illustration
Dining Room Suite
Our dining room suites are not sur
passed. You may purchase only chairs,
only a table, only a buffet or in any com
bination you may desire. You will find
all 20 below Omaha prices and just
as fine pieces in mission, golden oak or
waxed finish.
Make a comparison with Omaha prices
Tom ret that ia Bonta Omaha The most for the least. The prloee of the Home rural tare Co.
are M below the prleee ohars;e4 ta Omaha hy any furniture house, either large or small. By this
statemeat we Co not saeaa to disparage the high motives and boaeet iBteattoaa of the Omaha far
aitare houses. They mean all right. They em a only a leflttmate profit upoa eaoh treasaetloa,
thema-h they so eherg-e SO more the we ohaxge. XV a not thels faun. It's a oonAltioa exlstlas; la
Omaha ana mot la Seuth Omaha that forces the Omaha stores to ehaao SO more thaa we eharge.
and yet make only the same amount ef profit.
Xa Omaha, eaaeases - rent, light, adverttelag, warehouse rent, eto. are all hat prohibitive, la
oath Omaha, spans are praeMoslly aothlag eompareS so Omahalow rent, low eperatlug expea
e Ton may have the benefit of all this earls g If you ask for a transfer from ear Omaha ear to
any South Omaha oas and ride a few minutes longer, that's all. Bvery South Omaha oar passes
our doer.
i"3taJs3 s-sr;
Solid Oak Desk
You will pay
a good1 deal
more in Oma
ha for this
same kind of
desk roll top, pigeon holes, drawers, etc.,- all of
solid oak, 50 inches long a $25 value for $17.50
The same kind of desk, 54 inches long $10.50
$6.75 Solid Oak Table
Here's a beautiful -foot solid
golden oak table, lust like out.
wblob cannot be duplicated for less
than lltt.OQ.
orne Furniture Co
24th and L Streets,
South Omaha
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