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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

Mail train South boundconnectsa at Charlottes-
vile with Chesapeake and Ohio r. w East and
X. r. through southwest Virginia to Nashville
New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock and Texas
and at Danvile with Richmond & Danyille
Railroad, to South and Southwest
Mail train North bound. connects at Lynch
burg with the X. & A. r. X. for Lexington and
Natural Bridge, and at Charlottesville with c.
IL q. r. w. for stanton, Clifton Forge and in
termediate points.
Express trains south bound connect at Char
lottesville with c. x o. X. W. for the West and
at Danville with T.. & d. r. X. for all points in
South, Southeast, Southwest and East.
Express trains north bound connect at Char
lottesville with &. a. o. II. W. for Richmond,
Staupton, White sulphur, Charleston and Hun
For Fairfax c. H. daily connection except
Sunday, at Fairfax station.
Trains so, 81 and 81 connect to and from War
renton daily and train 81 daily, except Sunday,
to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION, daily except Sunday,
leave Rocky Mount 7:30a. nl arriving at Frank
lin Junction ll.l5 a. IN. Leave Franklin june
ton 6:l0 p. M, arrive at Rocky Mount 1000 p. m,
making close connection at franklin Junction
with mail trains 5Oand 81 also with local freight
trains to Lynchburg and Danville.
MINED TRAINS, leave Alexandria daily, ex-
Cept sunday, 5:l5 n. M, 745 a. H. and 11:20 p. IN
returning arrive at Alexandria $40 and 1890 a.
M HlaS & tbhIvisIoN, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Washington 30 a. m, Alexandria 900 a.
M, arrive at Strasburg LILO p. M, connecting
with the Valley Road East and West, and AT
River with Shen. Val. r. r. for Luray and
Waynesboro. Returning, leave Strasburg 2:30
p. M, arriving at Alexandria $50 p. m. Leave
Washington $40 p. H., Alexandria 5:35 p M,
Manassas $50 p. M, arriving ut Front Royal 800
p. III. Returning, leave Front Royal 800 a. H.
Manassas $50 a. H.. arrive at Alexandria $40 a.
H., and Washington 1925 a. m.
MIXED TRAINS leave Alexandria daily, eX-
cept Sunday; $40 It., mt arriving at Straspurg
7:i5 p. IN. Ketarhing, leave Strasburg 800 H. M,
arriving at Alexandra 4:lO p. IN. Leave Manas-
sas $40 Il. M, arriving at Strasburg $40 p. M
returning. leave Strasburg 6:l5 p. IN. daily, eX-
cept saturday, arriving at Manassas 1895 a. IN.
For Mlddeburg, connection at Plains station.
For Upperville, connection at Delaplane.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between New York and
Atlanta on Mail trains north and south bound
without change, only one change of cars be-
tween New York and New Orleans.
New Orleans Sleeping, Cars leave Washington
$50 q. M. running through without change.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Augusta, Ca, without change, on 1885 p.
rf.train, via Greensboro, Charlotte. and Column
bia. -.
Solid trains with Pullman Palace. cars attach
ed-r through between Washington and Lou
isyille, via staunton and White sulphur. daily.
All trains make good connections, at Wasl :
ton, to and from North and West.
Through tickets at lowest rates to all impor-
tant points in the United States.
f. T. HAWKS, A. f. & Il. A.
- w. NJ. S. DUNN, Eng. and Supt.
july5
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Vital QuestIons.

"..
Ask the most eminent physician :.
OF any school, what is the best thing in
the world for qJlieting and allaying irrita-
ton OF the nerves and curing all forms of
NERVOUS complaints, giving natural, child
like refreshing sleep always?
And they will tell you unhesitatingly
Some form Of Hops ~
CIIAPTERI.
Ask any OF all of the most eminent physi-
clans:
''What is tie best and and only remedy
that can be relied on to cure all diseases of
the kidneys and urinary organs; such as
Bright's disease, diabetes, retention OF
inability to retain urine, and all the dis
eases and ailments peculiar to WOMAN
And they will tell you explicitly and
emphatically ''Buchu.''
| Ask the same physicians
What is the most reliable and slrest
cure for all liver diseases or dyspepsia
constipation, Indigestion, billiousness, ma.
arial fever ague, &c, and they will tel
| you
Mandrake or Dandelion ~
| Hence, when these remedies are com
bined with others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters
such
Concluded next week
|
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

Charles Smith, of Chicago, and John II.
Mitchell, of Boston. two champion butch
ers, were advertised to kill and dress two
large bullocks at Chicago on Saturday last
for 81 900 side and the championship Of
the United States. Over four Thousand
people went to Rocky River Saturday af-
ternoon to witness the match. Mitchell
failed to show up, having cut off two of
his fingers, and his money was forfeited.
dressed bullock weighing 800 pounds in
seven minutes and four seconds. 1t was
pronounced one of the best pieces of work
on record.
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Oranges and Florida.
BETTER THAN BREEzEs AND BLossoMs-UNDERA
NEW FLAG.

NEW FLAG.
Even the balmy air and orange groves of Flor
ida fail to keep its people full of happiness and
comfort. Art must help nature everywhere-in
the tropics as among the pines of the North
"And, chief among the blessings which are
adapted to all zones, writes DR.. j. G. Wallace,
of Fort Dade, Fla, sis PARKERs Tonic. 1t seems
to have the world for field, and most of the
current diseases yield to its action. have used
il IN the ease of delicate and dyspeptic young
lady, with the most gratifying results. 1t seemed
to accomplish with ease what the usual prescrip
tions and treatment for that miserable malady
failed wholly to bring about. am also glad to
state that the Tonic has greatly relieved me per-
sonally of a troublesome atomic condition of the
stomach of long standing. 1t is the ideal puri-
fer and invigorant.'
Messrs, HIScoX Il Co. call especial attention to
the fact that after April l6, 1888, the name ana
style ofthis preparation will hereafter be simply
Pttrker's Tonic. The word ''Ginger' is dropped,
for the reason that unprincipled are con-
Stantly deceiy1ng their patrons by substituting
inferior preparations under the name ofG1nger;
and as ginger is an unimportant flaYorinS ingre-
dent in our Tonic, we are sure that our friends
will agree with us as to the propriety OF the
change. There aOll be no change h0lceUer in the
preparation itself; and all bottles remaining i'll
the hands of dealers, wrapped under the name
of ''PARKER'S GINGERToNIC,' y contain the genu-
Inc medicine if the signature of HISCoX & Co is
at the bottom OF outside wrapper.
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NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILROAD.
Time Table in effect Nov. 3, 1882.
Westward d al ly
WASHINGTON TIME.
q
CO NJ ECTIO Ms.

AT PETERSBURG, with r. & P. Il. R. for Rich
mond and springs on G. & o. by, Fredericksburg,
Washington. Baltimore and the North and East.
Through Pullman Car from Petersburg to New
York. Solid trains Petersburg to Washington.
AT BURKEVILLE, with Il. II d. r. r. for The South.
At Lynchburg, with Va. Mid r. Il. to and from
the South and North, and with Richmond Ale
ghany. r. Il. for Buchanan, Clifton Forge and G. &
D. BY. points.
At BRISTOL, with East Tenn, Va. Il Ga. R. R. for
Knoxville, Dalton, Chattanooga and all points
SOUTH and Southwest.
No. has Leighton Sleepers from Lynchburg to
memphis. No. 8 has Pullman Sleeper from Washing
tonyia Knoxville and Atlanta to New Orleans, con-
meeting thence with Sleeper to Houston and
san Antonio, without change, and from New York to
memphis via s. " X. r. and Roanoke. Only one
change from Washington to San Antonio in Pull
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WASHINGTON TIME.
co N N e C ITO Ms.


& At Roanoke No 4with theS V. r. R. for Luray Ha
! gerstown, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York
Through Sleeper from Memphis to New York
via Harrisburg. Leighton Sleeper on No. 2, Mem
Z phis to Lynchburg. Pullman Sleeper No. A. New
Orleans 10 Washington, via Lynchburg, and from
Knoxville to Lynchburg.
At LYNCHBU RG, with Va. Midland r. II, for DAN
Vile and North Carolina points, and for Washing
ton and Eastern cities.
At BURKEvILLE, with R. Il d. r. R. for Richmond
. Through car between Lynchburg and Richmond
. At.IETERSRV4ki, with Pc r. \. for Weldon Ra
leigh, Goldsboro, Wilmington, and the South EasI
AT NORFOLK, with Bay Line Steamers daily, OK
cept Sunday, for Baltim0re-thence rail to PhtIa.
delphia and New York; with Old Dominion steam
ors, Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays
for New 4arA aud on Tuesdays and Fridays with M&
M. Ts C04oE sBostepaand Providence.
:, Tirst and second class tickets low as the lowe
-I50fbs OF Baggage checked free to each who
ticket, and rs lbs. to. each half ticket. 1900 m
tickets, $37.50; 1000 mile tickets, S30.0o.-
For further Information to tickets, rates,
gage checks, &C., call on address the
Pass. Agt., Lynchburg, Va.
HENRY FINK, v. P. & Gen1 Manys
A. POPE, q. p Il r. Agent
noy23 Lynchburg,
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AS when She was Young.

81 have used Parker's Hair Balsam and like it
better than any similar preparation know of,
writes Mrs. Ellen Perry, wife OF Rev. p. Perry,
of Coldbrook Springs, Mass. sMy hair was al
most entirely gray, but a dollar bottle of the
Balsam has restored the softnesss, and the
brown color it had when was young-not a sin
gle gray hair left. Since l began applying the
Balsam my hair has stopped falling out, and |
find that it is perfect harmless and agreeable
dressing.
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NORTHW ARD.
(Phi,adelphio Time.


Pullman Sleeper daily, on Express No. from
Chattanooga to New York without change) con-
Meeting with PHllman Sleeper from New Or
leans to Washington. making virtually q through
line OF Sleepers NeW Orleans to New York. via
Roanoke and Harrisburg
Pullman Parlor Car, daily except Sunday, on
via Harrisburg.
$50 pounds of baggage checked free TO each
whole ticket; 900 mile tickets, S25 co. 500 mile
tickets, $1,000
o. HOWARD ROVER A. POPE
DiY; Pass Agent, Gen Pass. Agent,
jul Il HageiSfown Md. Lynchburg, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

The body of Richard Moring was found
on his farm in Nottoway county, Va, on
Thursday last, with his throat cut from
ear to ear, and one of the ears cut off. The
day preceding the crime Moring had some
trouble with two colored men employed by
him, who are suspected of the deed. One
has been arrested.
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Magic.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 80, 1881.
III. III. WARNER & Co. : Sirs-After my
wife had suffered for dozen years the
miseries cfkidney disease, all other rede-
dies failing, q physician prescribed your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. 1t acted
like magic and restored her to her wonted
health. SAMUEL G. CLINE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

The public has long since awarded to
Ayers Hair Vigor the foremost place
among reliable Hair Restoratives. 1t is
effect ual, agreeable and absolutely harm
less 1t makes the hair fresh and luXuri-
ant, and old age scarce and unfashiona-
BILE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

Nearly all the physicians of the South
seem to agree. DR.. z. III. Arthur and Dr.
5. n. McAlpine and other leading doctors
Of North Carolina and Virginia, endorsed
and used in their practice, DR.. Worthing-
tons Cholera and Diarrhea Medicine, as a
sure cure for all complaints of the stomach
and bowels. Price IS and so cents bottle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

Ear more valuable than those golden ap-
pies of Hesperides are the life, health and
beauty of Womanhood. Mrs. Pinkham S
Vegetable Compound restores and pre-
serves all these.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

Six cowboys went from Pecos to Dallas,
Texas, to take the town, and four of them
were taken to the cemetery in u box.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

"a In the Diamond Dyes more coloring
is given for 10 cts than in any Is OF 25-cent
dyes and they give faster and more bril-
liant colorS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

VIM. Smith shot and killed his wife and
afterwards himself in Baltimore Thurday
morning.
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ID ALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
iICTu RESCUE ROUTE x MODEL. FASs LINE
EAST AND WEST.
Time Table in Effect May IL, 1888:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

The magical cure of colds and coughs,
by Ayers Cherry Pectoral. is indisputable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-08-09

Another severe shock of earthquake was
felt on the islard Ishchia Thurday even
ing.
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RAIL ROADS.

Eleven thousand people have died from
cholera in Egypt since its first outbreak.
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$1,000
HOGE & SUBLETT
GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE OVER F. NJ. YOUNG's STORE, MAIN sT)
Represent the largest, Oldest and most subsfan-
tial Companies of America and Europe with a
combined capital of over
800, 900, 900,
Having succeeded to the business of the late
firm of Cooke Il Sublett and secured the agen-
cies of the substantial and tyell-known com
panies represented by them, and retaining those
formerly represented by Arista Hoge, we are
now prepared to insure property in
STAUNTON AND VICINITY,
at the lowest rate consistent with absolute Sc
curly. Our companies are corporations of UNI
doubted solidity,-many of which have stood
The test of generations, and all ofwhich rank as
the best and safest among the insurers of this
country and Europe.
For circulars, terms, &C., apply Mt the office as
above. HOGE & StIBLETT Agents
TO THE PUBLIC.
Having disposed of my interest i'm the bps,-
ness of the late firm of Cooke & SubIeft 10
Messrs. Hoge Sublett, / take pleasure in re
to the citizens of StauntOn and
vicinity, the new firm, as courteous .exner
fenced and thoroughly reliable gentlemen.-|
They represent a number of the best and sa fest
companies in the world, and parties cannot do
petter IMAM to place their risks with them
..-,,o,,. Respectfully,
Juiis-Vin. copy c. L. COOKE.
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Health is Wealth !

DR. T. C. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, a guaranteed specific for Hysteria, Dizzi-
ness. Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia,
Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused by the use
of alcohol or tobacco Wakefulness, Mental De-
preston, Softening of tho Brain resulting in in
sanity and leading to misery, decay and death,
Premature Old Age, Barrcnness Loss of power
in either sex Involuntary Losses and Spermat-
orrhoea caused by over-exertion of tho BRAIN self
abuse or over-indulgence. Each box contains
one months treatment S1.00 box, or six boxes
for $780, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price
WE GUARANTEE SIX BONES
To cure any case. With each order received byus
for six boxes, accompanied with $500 we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee to re-
fund the money if tho treatment does not effect
a cure Guarantees issued only by
BODEKER BROTHERS.. Druggists,
RichrnOnd, Va
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+. NOTED pUr UNTITLED WOMAN.

Ecssrs. Editors -
The above is good likeness OF Mrs. Lydia z. Pink
ham, of Lynn Mass who above all other human beings
may be trthfuy called the 'Dcar Friend of Woman"
es some of her correspondents love to call her. She
is zcalously devoted to her work. which is the outcome
of O ufestudy, and is obliged to keep six lady
assistants help her the large correspondents
winch daily pours upon her. each bearing Its special
burden of suffering, joy at release from 1t. Her
Vegetable Compound is medicine for good and not
evil purposes have personally investigated it and
am satisfied Of the truth Of this.
On account of its proven morris. 1t Is recommended
and prescribed by best physicians In the country
One says: at works like a charm and saves much
pain. 1t will entirely tho worst form Of falling
of the uterus, Leucorrhoea, Irregular and painful
Menst uation all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
liberation Floodings all Dispacements and the con-
sequent spinal weakness, and Is especially adapted TO
the Change of Life"
Itpcr1ncates every portion of the system and gives
new life nnd ylgor. It removes faintness 1atulency
destroys all craving for stimuants and relieves weak
ness of the stomach. Il cures Bloating, Headaches
Prostitution, General Debility, Sleepessness
Depression and Indigestion That feeling of bearing
down. causing pain, weight and baekache, Is always
permanently cured by its use. 1t will at all times, and
under all circumstances act in harmony with the law
that governs the female system. y
costs only 81 per bottle six for g. and sold By
druggists Any advice required to Gpecial cases, and
the many who have been restored to perfect
health by the Of the Vegetable Compound, can be
obtained by addressing Mrs T., with stamp Cor reply,
at her home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either this compound is
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
"Mrs Pinkhams Liver Pills." says writer, ARE
the best in the scorld for the of Constipation
Biousness and Torpdity Of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders in its special line and bids fair
to equal the Compound in its popularity
All must respect her a. an Angel of Mercy whose sok
exhibition is to DO good to othefA
Philadelphia. Pa f2i Ms. A. NJ u
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+ Pullman Sleeper, daily, on Express No. 8, New
ing Mt Roanoke with Pullman Sleeper, New
Orleans. via Knoxville and Atlanta, and at Dal-
ton with Pullman Sleepers for Jacksonville
making virtually no change, New York to Flor
ida and New YORK 10 MeW Orleans.
Pullman Parlor Car, daily except Sunday, on
Express No. l, between Philadelphia and I,llray,
via Harrisburg.
CONNECTIONS.
AT Hagerstown, Md, with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Frederick
Emmittsburg, Gettysburg, Penmar, Waynes-
boro, Pa, and points on the Western Maryland
Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Silippensburg. Cham
beTsburg, Mercersburg Martinsburg, and points
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branch
eS.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest, and Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and the North and East
AT Shenandoah. Junction. w, Va, with Main
Line OF Bal timore & Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington.
AT Rivefton, Va, with Manassas Branch of
Virginia Midland Railway.
At WaynesborO Junction, Va with Chesa-
apealSe & Ohio Railway to and from Greenbrier
White sulphur Springs and Richmond.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch of
Richmond Il Allegheny Railroad.
AT Natural Bridge, with Main Line of Rich
mond & Allegheny Railroad.
!, AT Roanoke. with Norfolk & Western Railroad,
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
AT Riverside, for Lexington, Va.
At Bosee, for Wildwood and Winchester. va
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/ 1sT. That it has the LA RIG EST
STOCK of READY-MADE CLOTHING in
the city.
IND That it is the CHEAPEST Gents
Furnishing Good House south of New
York.
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GHENANDoAH VALLEY, RAILROAD.

~ u ="
TIAlt, .TABL E47In effect June eth. 1888.
Iy.r Daily
DAILY. Except
SOUTHWARK. Sunday.
(Phaodetphid Ifnle) Express. Express. ACCOM-
TRAIN
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VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY,
On and after Sunday, June "a, 1888, Passenger
trains will run follows
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B, and o. Palace Sleeping Cars on all trains
from Baltimore and Washington to Cincinnati
st. Louis and Chicago.
4. c.. PRINCE, Supt of Trains
G. X. LORD, Gen. Pas. Agt.
w. II. CLEMENTS, NJ. of Transportation
june H
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SOLID FAC2S
AT OBERDORFER'S

1OKK HOUSE,
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RAILROADS.

N - Saa No. l, No. ..
nailw Daily, seetrain
Elk. Sun. Notes.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-10

Mr.. Jno. Fry has returned from the
south
The trainmen Of the Wabash road are
also to be uniformed soon.
"A lot of fine cigars on consignment are
to be sold at auction this evening on 9Th
between the avenues.
Professor Storers band will rehearse
at the Tenth street stand to-night-if the
weather is favorable
-Messrs. Coffee g. Bross will throw their
new drug store open to the public tonight
City Clerk Foley has been sick abed
for several days but is improving now.
Look out of the grand opening Of the
10 pin alley at G, G. Wichert's billiard hall
If
The Egyptian social club gave a ball
at the Hibernian hall last night that was
well attended and enjoyed.
City Treasurer Nellis has bis Office in
the store Of Mr.. +. Bross, on Ohio levee;
Mr.. Henry Gossman is his deputy and will
be always found at his post OF duty.
-"Good Luck" Saloon Erlanger Beer,
good lunch, every morning at 0. Fred
Hofheinz. If
-Four gentlemen representing the 10.
sursnce companies in which the Halliday
warehouse was insured arrived yesterday and
proceeded Immediately TO adjust the loss
sustained in the destruction Of the building
and contents.
The rivers continues 10 fall here. Ditto
at Cincinnati, Louisville and Nashville. A
heavy rise occurred at Chattanooga, how
ever, and slight rise at st. Louis, neithe,
ofwhich are as yet likely to affect the river
here.
School children will find THE BuLLE
TIN scratch books Nos. 2 and 8 for sale a
Phil Ssup's candy store. If
Mr.. Joseph p. Roberts passed throug
the city yesterday on his way to the Cheste
penitentiary. He was not Ia custody ant
went there voluntarily in pursuit Of his du
ties as one Of the commissioners Of that In
stitution.
A ledger in the boarding house o
Mr.. Quascbsrth, corner Of Fourth street
and Commercial avenue, undertook to on
ter the room Of the servant girl Of The
house by means d the trsnsom, for som,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-10
DIXON SPRINGS NOTES.

The weather is lovely. Nature has put
herself on her good behavior and is wearing
her best dress up here in the mountains.
Visitors make a mistake in not coming to
Dixon earlier. This is now the most de-
lightful time Of the year. The park and
grove is covered with deep, soft coat of
green, dotted with golden dandelions the
rocks are carpeted with moss that rivals
the finest brussels and testooned with
maiden hair ferns and trailing vines; the
woods are fresh and sweet, the leaves are
the grcenest, the Haw.tree and the Dog
wood are in blossom, the whitest while the
ground is strewn thickly with wood violets
deer tongues, and every description of
blooming wild flowers and
"Thc birds are singing In every bush
At Ave o'clock In the morning"
Our company IS at present limited to les,
than dozen people. Of these, Miss
McFsdden of Louisiana, Mo-, being the
only unmarried lady guest, Is, of course, a.,
belle, and Charlie Hughes, the only young
man, is belle, too, on the other side. TIL,
post Office is some distance away and Char
lie only goes for the mail under promise
Of, or q claim for, two kisses from Miss M.
but as we never see him paid, think h,
must be keeping q running account and Il