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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08
H.iiLRD.1DS.
1904 & RE i 1904
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1904 "FNNsyLvAHia anl}EE lCC4
%
TO THE NOETH WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAiLS.
SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In effect November >. 1854
Trains leave Washington. from station corner OF
Sixth and 3 streets, rs follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars at $40 Il. "a,
daily; Fast Line. $40 Il. III. daily, to Cincinnati
and ST. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
burg to Cincinnati. and Hotel Car TO 81 Louis;
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with sleep
ing Car Altoons. 10 Chicago Western Express
TAO =. H.. daily, wish Palace Cars to
Pittsburg. Also connects daily, for Chicago,
with Sleeping C.: rttsburg to Chicago. Mail
Express, 1000 =. i. daily, for Pittshurg and
tho West, with Palace Sleeping Car Washington
to Chicago
RA.rIM0Gs AID POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Sos Eric, Canandagu:., Rochester, Buffalo, &i~g:.,
10:o0p. daily, except saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington TO Rochester.
For Willi&iaspc"t, Lock Haven anG t.:ii..,. ~
$40 d. r., daily, except sunday.
q. IL. 2:GO, i:Gn, 1000 and Ills p. ri. On
Sunday -,.U" 1900 and Ills p. ~ Limited
Express o; fgllluaI ParlCr Cars, 9:;G 4. H..
daily, rxcyE: Sunday.
Fer Boston without: cilangc, 100 =. -. every
weekday. ca sunday. $50 p. ~.
For Brooklyn y. =, al th::gn trains connect Z:
Jersey City WITH leafs Of Brooklyn annex,
atiordng diccct transfer 10 Fulton street, avoid
ing dcuple ferriagc lcross New York City.
Fc. Philadelphia 10 $40 and j1:UO u. H.
200, 400. GEO, 1000 ard Ills =. II. On
Sunday 100, eco, 1905 and Ills y. Linn
tied Express $40 8. NJ, daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore G::}5, -:l5 $50, 9:ir. and 100
a. IA and 1905, 200, 400 4:25. i:Go, Geo,
TAO, 1890, as,d Lis p. III. on Sunday, ::iG
and 1l:G0 i. H., aad 400 Goo. $40, lo:W
and Ills p. IL.
For Pope's Creek Line, G;35 a. and lao =. m,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis $50 - H., ana 12:C" aUd A:4o
y. H.. daily except Sunday.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, 600, 100, 925 11:u1 and 1875
An 205 .!:2G, i:i5. 600, sos and 1875
NJ. On Sunday ~ 600. go. AMI i1:0l Il. H.,
and sos y. III.
For Richmond and the South. 600 ANA 11:O1 e..
H., daily, and 4:45 p. M, daily. except Sunday,
Trains leave Alexandria :or Washington. 6:O5,
500, 1000 and 1910 81. H.; 100. 800. 3:23,
$40, T:05 and 1910 p. IA, and 1.::l0 mid
night, except Monday. nG Sunday ct 500 and
1910 4. H.. 1908 and 1910 p. II. and 1910
night
Tickets and information at the ctiic". Northeast
corner of 18th street End Penna. Avenue and at
tho station, whore orders csn be left for the check
ing of baggage 10 destination from hotels anu
residences. }. Z. WOOD, Il. z. =
CHAS. E. PUGH, G. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08
DIRECTORY
OF THE
PRINCIPAL HOUSES OF THIS CITY,
AGRICULTURAL.

PRINCIPAL HOUSES OF THIS CITY,
Agricultural
Herbert Bryant, % King street.
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax streets.
Citizens National Bank D. W. cor. frlhco III :
lee streets. 49,, $50
First National Bank, S. ". cor. Prince and Les
Books, Stationary and Printing.
Alexandria Gazette Book and Job Office. Gazette
: Building.
G. E. French, 90 King street.
Boots and Shoes.
r, Kaufman, corner King, and Royal SITS.
John Marshall, no King street.
Commission Merchants and Feed Dealers
&c. Milburn, II n. Royal street
Bayne & Bro rs Cameron street.
P. B. Hooe, Prince street.
Jameson & Cochran, SO Cameron street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street.
Butchers.
Oscar Baggctt, s and 8 Central Market.
Carriage Makers.
Summers g. Brother, Pitt street.
Confectionery.
II. Brengle, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
L.ansburgh g. Bro, Seventh ST., Washington.
RH Taylor. 1888 Penna. ave., washington.
Woodward & Lothrop, 92l Pa. av., Washington.
Brown & Chapman, 1O2 King st.
Isaac Eichberg, cor. King and Royal sts
C. NJ. Adams, 80 King street.
&C. Berry, 72 King street.
4. B. Slaymaker, 107 King street.
]. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, III Market Space, Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals.
summers & Allen, H. W. cor. King and Royal sts.
w. F. Creighton, So King street.
J, T. Cole & Co., 200 King street.
A. A. Warfeld, 152 King street
: S. Lcadbeater & Bro, S. Fairfax street
S. H. Lunt, cor. King and Fairfax streets.
I'D. H. Lunt, n. c. cor. King and Washington
streets.
L. stsbler & Co., n. VI. cor. King and Washing
Warfeld & Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax streets
Furnishing Goods.
NJ. ]. Waterman, cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Glassware and House Furnishing Goods.
Ell. Miller & Co., 65 King street.
Mclean & Uhler 76 King street.
Grocsrs and Liquor Dealers.
Charles King 81 Cameron street
). Bro.ers & Co., IL King street.
Fisher & Bro, 70 Cancrnn street.
Harlow (: Bro, Il. W. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets.
W. a. Johnson, n. c. cor Royal and Cameron
streets.
G. McBurncy 1; Sou, S. " cor. King aud Wash
ngton streets.
G. VIM Ramsay, cor King and ST. Asaph streets
Hardware and Cutlery.
J. f. Carlin d Sons, G3 King street.
j. r. Creighton s. Son, SO King street.
B. F. Pcakc cor. King and Pitt streets
Pcakc & Nails cor. King and ST. Asaph street
leo.
F. A. Feed & Co.. Strand.
jewellers.
NJ. w. Galt. Bro {: Co., 11u7 l'cnNa. avenue,
Washington.
F. S. Fleming, No. n King ST
H. Wildt 10 II. Royal street.
Lumber, &c.
Perry Smoot d Co, No. -, cor. Cameron and
Union streets
Josiah II. d. Smoot, 81 north Union ST.
Machinists.
c. w. Collins, corner Wilkes and Royal SIS
w. S. Moore, So Union street.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers
John I.aunon, corner Market and the Strand.
M'co. and Coal.
" A. Sn.oo & Co, foot of Princess stree;
J. p Arncw K Co.. foot OF Wolfe street
T. J. Meh.iiey K Co.. foot OF Queen street.
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SX. !9iEits.

GyTEAMEE ARROWSMlTN FoF IT,,
y POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS .sss aN =
Leaves Washington from 18th ST. wharf. 4, I.pT''
and Alexardria. from foot of King street i,
3. IN, MONDAYS. THURSDAYS and SAT- Il
DAYS. Returning Oh Tuesdays. Fridays Al!
Sundays for all Hi,c: Landings as far - Numu,
Creek Currioman AMI 81 Clements Bay.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
ieare .4ierGndriu: 80 $50. $50, 1920 a,G
1870 A. NJ. 1870 !:3U. 2:3o. :}::iU. 1870 ,l::;p
and G::}D =. VI.
Lears Nashingto#; 80, $50. 9:30. 1890 aud
11:30, 4. u, 1870 i:'G ESQ, ;3o. a:50. $50
and $50 7. II.
Same schedule ou Sundays commencing at ".&o
=. III.
For information apply 81 Office Tth ST whar,
Washington, d. e.. and IL Office foot Of King -.
Alexandria, Va. c. ". RIDLEY, Manager.
J. L. PADGErT. Agent. jci0
DOTOMAC STEAMBOAT COM -E-py
/ PASY. 49, -
The ever popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EVER
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FElDAf. at
5:3O p. III.
Fare one way. 81. Round trip, $500.
This is the only line thai. connects III Norfolk
with the Boston and Providence steamer.
For further particulars apply n. company :
office It'll st. wharf Washington.
Or PHILIP l.. !! j3E
app A2t. Prime - ""ha''
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EruGS. CAGat:j..tL%. -.

Epwn. =. !.t.NnEEATi,& .-:""' S%a"hSA :"
II S. LEADBEAYElt - El;o,
Nos. ) .:nti $. Fairfax 81.
Established 1892,
DEALERS IN
pr1RE DRUGS an:; MEDICINES. CHEMICALS
PAINTS. OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDl-
CINEs. GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Prouristors % Anodync Pectoral Lubrlcatihs
I,inimcnt, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents fol Ayers Medicines keady-
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints: &C
Every effort viii he made TO naintE:u tho hlgp
reputation of our old establishment my
A, a wA isseea;5oP to Janney s Co..
np,,Gs PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids Dive Stuffs and Druggists Sundrics.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders aid inquiries FROM the country promptly
"''''0'0 W. NEW BUILDING,
sep1 ~ No. 49, Eing street.
SUMMERS 4 ALLEN
DRUGGISTS,
Dealers IN DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUAIERY,
BRUSHES, &c, &c.
ROTTI ,EES OF SODA WATER, SARSAPhRlLLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded oct23
John T. COLE < CO.
Successors Ct John Y. Gibson & Co..
No. 2Oa KING ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA.
peabody Building.>
Dealers in
DRUG~, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, TOILET
ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, &c
Prescriptions carefully compounded. ap4
SAMUEL II. LUNT'
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &C., GO.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours, day and night ep4
VIZ F. CREIGHTON.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS. &C.. &c.
No. S5 King street, under Sarepta Hall)
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention
mh24-tf
TOHN II II IJJNT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

John LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONTS SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskies
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila.
delphia and Clsggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berge.
i Engers Lager Beer, in casks or bottles
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS
Orders promptly attended to and consignmerts
solicited. my1-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08
New and Beautiful Goods for The Holidays
Now Opening at

NOW UpenlnS at
FRENCH'S. Nos. 90 & 90 KING STREET.
Tho variety is greater than ever before. Tho
STYLES arc the newest an selected with special
reference to the coming holiday season. cor
dial invitation is hereby extended to all to call
and examine the stock.
The Christmas and New Year Cards are simply
beautiful.
The Christmas numbers of the London Graphic
and Illustrated News are very handsome.
dec3 GEO. Z. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08
THE SEASONS DA!ETIEo. 10t

100 THE SEASONS DAlETIE5. 100
BISOUE CREAM. RASPBERRY CREAM,
STRAWBERRY CREAM ORANGE CREAM,
VANILLA CREAM, LEMON CREAM.
All lavors OF Creams and Water Ices.
HENRY BRENGLE, 129 KING STREET.
Has again introduced his summer delcacIes
He prefers to sell them pure and wholesome ut
fair price, rather than deprcciatc the gn2llty Oh
his goods and offer them at . lower rate. tie mas
maintained his good name for pure goods Tor
thirty years and still supplies the best and cheap
est goods in his line. he invites special attention
to his unique
the most refreshing of Summer drinks. Black,
Fruit, Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes. arc sold cheaper than they can be
manu- featured at home Also Cream Puds, Tarts
ard Pastry, Candies and Taffy Of all kinds. PIES
4 SPECIALITY. Fruits, Nuts. Confecsioneries,
Caromcls and Sugared Fruits. He caters for fam.
lilies fairs balls, and entertainments. my13
BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF BLACK
II Jerseys Plain, Braided and Pleated Back. at
Get, AMOS 3. SLAYMAkERS
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF BOYS DRAWERS,
Il Children's Pants and Shirts, at
noy1 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
ALI IN WANT OF A GOOD SEWING MA
n CHINE, look at the New American, sold By
NOVEL A. B. SLAYAAKER.
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FOR NEW YORK.

STEAMERS L. c. KNIGHT AND >rx,2
JjHE GIBSON HsaasAss.x,
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave Ne"
York, from pier A. East river. EVERY SAT
URDAY.
Tie steamers of this company make conncct'pa:
at Norfolk for Boston and Sil points East; III New
York with ali points West and Northwest, An! 4
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway ana
Washington and Ohio railroad. Tlrong!: rat"
s!ve. and freight handled carefully ailG prompt
For further in formation apply !"
T. g. REED & CO., AEcus
Jannc%t wh..
J. ". THOMPSON, President.
1916 j street,
sep2---;f Washingi":.. i
.,LYpE's STEAM LINE y! E.t
PHILADELPHIA rHsss1h-,.:.
Appointed smiling days from ALEXIS
Ei.I TUESDAY and from PhilIGclph fNE"t
SATURDAY.
This !iire connects * Alexandria with the -
cinin Midland and Washington and Orio .a'ifoad',
ma II l'hi.dclphia with Clydos regular S'c:..''
hra.
hrcight forwarded with pr"mrtness a'i on
llar OF COMMISSIONS.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Q"ic"
Zine. Frequent departures. Through rates ana
through bills OF lading given. 1nsuranc" ~ i"r
loves: rates
Agents
+. 4. EEED 4 CO., Alexandria
WM. =. CLYDE & CO., Philadephja.
JOHNSON & Co, Wash. q: Hc"r&L u
;anS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08
FANCY GOODS.

EALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.
Our purchases are heavy for this SEASONS
TRADE, securing the best makes of Goods at I'M
precedented low figures.
Merino and Wool Underwear the largest stock
ever displayed in this city. Prices extremely low.
Hosiery-a magnificent display-showing all
the leading colors Prices attractive.
Glove stock, as usual, complete. Several new
makes added, Kid, Dogskin, Goat, Horse Hide,
Castor, Seal Skin, Cashmere, Cloth and Silk.
Prices moderate.
Mems Fine Neckwear, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs,
Corsets, Handkerchiefs, Towels, Yarns. German
town Wool, &c.
We extend an invitation to all
sep11 CM ADAMS SO King street.
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cpEEyge AID CLOSING CT THE hA1Ls.

cpEEyEG AID CLOSING CT THE hAILs.
CLOSING.
Washington - G.. and Northern mails 40 y.
NJ. J2:15 y. IN. and i:;0. G:iO amd S:1o p NJ.
Western mails 1:30 and S:1o 7. III.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va. GOO and
100 = n and I:iO and SD y. III.
Southern mails. via Lynchhurs, Va, 300 a. III.
and S:15 i.
Manassas Division 40 4.
AivNaut;r:. to Bound Hill, Va. 40 Il. III.
OPENING.
Northern and Western mails. via Washington,
D. C., S.&ua i. IN. IL nj. and $50 p.
Southern maiis. via Richmond. Va. $3.50 and
1890 Il. ~.
Southern mails via l.ynchbuTg. Virginia $50
Il. IL.
Manassas Diviaion SEQ p.
Round Hill 20 Alcx:ndria, Va, 1:3O p. III.
Office Hours-otice opens 1T $3.50 Il. m and
closes at 700 y. II.
Sunday ;Iours-Oihcc opens at 800 d. ~. aud
cuaGs AT $50 =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

uURRAH FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to-
II day from Boston 20 cases OF Mems Fine
Worked Slippers they are daiseys. We conclude
to sell them at s125 pair, they are really
worth 81. For Holiday Presents they are just
the thing. Cali at once and have your choice
before they are picked over. They 60 like hot
cskcs Tdec4t r. KAUFMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

nUBsER BOOTS AND SHOES.-We mean to
u do rushing business in Rubber Boots and
Shoes this season. Another lot OF 200 cases just
come i'll they are strictly first quality. We have
bought them for cash bottom prices, and can
afford to sell them cheaper than any other house
in the city Cdec4l r, KAUFMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08
FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.

The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON viii lca,a
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D.
NESDAY, at 1870 q. ~, for Lconardt"wn, and
EVERY FRIDAY, at 1:3O m. for River Land.
ings is fa- down rs Nomia, returning ca alter.
nate days Fare % cents for any landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

The Steamer LADY OF TIE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY. WEDNESDAY "Hd
FRIDAY at six O'Clock p. Ic. Returns on alter
nate days.
Single fare 81 % round trip. S2.0c. Ncals, -.
Boston freight taken as usual.
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NOTICE,

WE HAVE IN STOCK 4 LOT OF BEl
w TAEIh and Tin Coffee and Tea Pots that
are shelf worn and which We will sell at prices
greatly below cost. Now is the time to purchase
Call and examine. MCLEAN & UHLER.
oct0q SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

MINERAL WATERS.--A fresh supply o: HUI
lil nyadi, Buffalo, Litha, Allegheny, FrledrIchs-
hall, Hathsrn Congress, Geyser, Farmvillc L'th'a,
and Pennsylvania Bedford, received and for sale
by SUMMERS q ALLEH,
tiy11 n W cor King and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

VOGELERS EMULSION OF COD LIVER OIL
Y AND LIME-A splendid remedy for con-
sumption in all its varied stages For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL
ie11 Corner Prince and Fairfax st3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

A FULL ASSORTMENT OF BOYS DRAWERS,
Il Childrcn's Pants and Shirts, at
nov1 AMOS B. SLAYMAK ER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY FOR THE
n CURE OF CHICKEN CHOLERA-An lu-
dispensable article to every person handling
chickens. Put up in nice little box ana sent 10
any address on receipt of 25c in cash, or postage
stamps Prepared and for sale by
sen03 JOHN D. H. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-08

4 BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF BLACK
"A Jerseys Plain, Braided and Peated Back at
Get, AMOS B. SLAYMAKER Frs
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-01
Ruined by Opera.

Now that Grand Opera has emptied
the pockets of two managers in this
country the case of Edward Thomas
Delalield becomes intere ting, as show
ing, at any rate, that operatic impresa-
rios were no better off in the past than
now. Delafield fell heir to tl00,UO0
In 1915 he invested it in a brewery
which paid him 1850 a year One
unfortunate night for him-it was in
the summer of 1S47-he went to the
italian Opera at Covent Garden.
" hile sitting in his box one of the
managers, a Mr.. Beale, joined him,
and, alter some conversation about the
splendOr of the scenery, the beauty of
the actresses, and the charm of the
dancers, informed him coniidentially
that the establishment was in difficulty;
Persiani was gone, and money was re-
quired to pay the artistes, or the theater
must close TO avert so dire catastro-
phe, Mr.. Delatield, whose wealth seemed
boundlesS, was asked merely to give q
promissory note for $4,000. He was
gradually led to become a partner in
the management of its affairs. The
terms on which he joined the manage
ment were that he was not TO incur any
liability beyond E15, 600; but before the
wear was over he had lost four times
that sum. His partners all contrived
to shift the responsibility on his shoul-
ders, and as long as he could draw
upon his bankers, he continued to pay
the various artistes at the following
rafpS-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-01
Let's Have the Truth.

In another month or so it will be time
30 tegin advertising Northern summer
resorts. and we take this earl opportu-
nifty to ask a great favor on behalf of
the whole American Nation. We sim
cerely hope that some one hotel man
out OF the 10000 may ccme out with an
honest statement of facts. So far as
the sesorts of Michigan and Wisconsin
60 we hope to see an advertisement
about as follows:
"This hotel can accommodate about
seventy-tive guests in decent manner.
ANY one over this number can expect
to sleep on the porch. Our rooms are
furni-hed with cheap furniture, poor
carpets and bedding of the most COM
mon SORT. ANY one of our mattresses
is warranted solid enough to answer for
meat block.
''This hotel is not romantically situ-
ated. In fact, the site is the poorest in
the neighborhood, but we were looking
for land at two dollars per acre when
we bought. The views from the veran-
das and windows are somewhat pie
turesque, when not interfered with 10y
windfalls, swamps and brush-heaps.
''We have flies and mos uitoes in
plenty, and we neither use fyscreens
nor mosquito bars.
"There'is good rowing, bathing and
fishing. The rowing consists in polling
an old scow up and down, the bathing
ground has a mud bottom. and when
You catch a fish please let us know it.
Minnows furnished free to guests.
Which means twenty-five cents per
dozen.
1.-The climate is sslubrious. We
don't know what salubrious means, but
we have lots of rain, plenty of north
winds and very romantic fogs at night.
one dying here. but perhaps that is be-
cause we promptly ship all sick folks
home before they have a chance to die.
1.-The table of this house is supplied
with very poor meats, Chicago butter
inc, fair grade ofpotatoeS. adulterated
colee, poor tea, seeond-class bread and
the usual assortment of pickles and
sauces. Children eating at the first ia
BILE will be charged full price. All
meals sent to rooms will be extra.
"WaShing-lists will be furnished at
the office, but the proprietor recon-
mends you to go over to the swamp and
wash your own shirts if you want extra
nice work.
"Our rates are S3 per day, or SIS
per week. While the terms may seem
high to you, you should remember that
we must make enough here in three
months to allow us to live like nabObs
the rest of the year.
"Any one who may object to leaving
a good home. pure air, plenty to eat
and a first class bed for the sake of en-
joying my privileges as mentioned
above, should at once consult an emf
nent physician. 1t is the eminent phy-
sicians who recommend my hotel. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-01

fau Han think of her as q wisc,
thOughtfM mother, in a quiet, Descefh
home, with but little change In her life,
rs the seasons come and 90, and you
feel sure that all is well with her.
She can not think of you with the
same feeling of security.
You are young, and are out in a world
which she knows is full of snares and
in your strength of character may be
great, vet she can not keep back the
anxious thoughts that come unbiddeu,
especially when she has not heard from
you for long time.
She knows that this is an important
period of your life. A great change is
going on. You are developing into
something. Can you suppose her to
have aught but the deepest sOlicitude
in knowing what that something shall
be? She has foregone much pleasure
for your sake, and has cepIered many
hopes in you. She can not help feeling
dep interest in watching the result
of her years of labor in yO.lr behalf.
A few days ago orr postmaster re-
cs;ved letter froEi = mother in q dis
tant State, asking for Information con-
cerning her boy. She had written to
him twice without getting any reply.
The mothers Letter was handed to
he'll sOn-a genial, Warm-hearted lad.
who could never nave been guilty OF
su'h neglect if he had realized what it
was costing his mother.
know another boy who, during
years absence, wrote but two letters
to his mother. At the close OF the year
he was summoned hastily home to look
upon that mothers face for the last
time. He found the two letters he had
written carefully laid away in a drawer
where she kept few things that were
highly priced.
When he learned how many times his
mother had read these letters, even after
every word they contained had been
committed to memory, he felt as though
he would give the world if he could
only live that year over again, that he
nj ght swell the number to a hundred
instead of two.
All, BOYS, we often bring upon our
selves, even in youth. the Bitterness of
some ''might have been" Will you
not guard against it on this one point,
at least?
Write to your mother, and write
often. Answer the many questions
found in her letter to you. 10 not miss
sing one. They were not put in her
letter Just fer the sake of filling up the
page Mothers do not have to do that
What may seem of the least Importance
to you may lie full of meaning to her.
Tell her all about yourself. Tell her
all about your studies, YOUR work, Or
whatever YOU may be engaged in Tell
her all out YOUR SsOciateS; and such
as you can not tell her about do not
hesitate to drop at once.
Boys, write to your mothers. -GOldcs
DlIS