davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
MIDDLETOWN.


Tho Peach CrOp-A Wedding Drew
A Clock.
Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
MIDDLETowN, Feb. 6.-If we have two
more days like yesterday and to day the
peach crop for next season will be
counted among the missing. Years ago,
when the peach tree was genuine, and
had not been subjected to various expert
ments, the crop was considered safe until
the thermometer dropped to 15o below
zero. The nurserymen have tempered
with the trees SO much that now such
weather as we are having ruins them. So
much for efforts to produce new and
excellent" arieties-prematures for in
stance.
r. Henry Foster, an ex-deputy sheriff,
and Mrs. Mary q. Lewis, widow of the
late Samuel B. Lewis, were married at
the BRIDES residence on Main street last
Thursday evening at O'Clock in the
presence of few friends.
James U. G. Reynolds held the lucky
number, IS, in drawing for handsome
calendar clock last evening.
MrDDLETowN, Feb. 8.-The cry of
''peaches ruined" is somewhat prema.
ture. 1 learn from extensive growers
that the only damage done thus far is to
those branches of the trees which are on
top or extend far out around the trees.
The snow is said to have been all advan-
tage, inasmuch as it kept the roots warm.
am told that if this be the last cold
snap we will have enough peaches to
supply the demand, notwithstanding pre-
vious reports to the contrary.
Mrs Willis of Locust Grove Md and
mother of James L. Willis of the Gibson
House, Wilmington, died at her residence
last Friday morning at an advanced age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
Winter Tidings from Oak Hall.

To strike out for good business during the fenaiuag
winter months and realize great portion
possible we have
Overlooked and Revised Prices
far could the way lower Costs Of
carrying will be saved and care-taIng Except two
$2s Suits to Measure,
So Trousers to Measure,
finer quality of material than ever been able to offer
hitherto in our long experience the special
quoted the of an adversemento quality and price
understood Suffice say those who need winter clothing
can do better than usual with their money Oak Hall clothing
low as prices have been.
Cost of coming the city may be saved possibly more BY
an early looking after this opportunity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

APRzE q !; !; ;;!;;;;;; J /
So hAsh@ 49, away than anything else In
this world. All, OF either
sex, succeed from first hour. The broad road 70
fortune opens before the workers, absolutely
sure. Atonce address, TRUE q Co, Augusnss
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

'asoolntsd Frees Dlapaioh o. srNllu NnF,7
Nsw YOss Teh1O moon. St",hs. active and
weak; monsg. easy, Iha2; rtruini;, hs, 40
dlssVorI q 49, Canton TO-. 60 View Tort
'ertra' 4 Hudson, IrB% was ~ Atain.
1a7 Miehigar cautra'.76 Lake Shore sgk: III
inn; ntrsL 40 ex div PittsbirF, IS lex div Rocs
tsrna,!lSA ,art Wayne, III; n esserli Union,
73% Walk. 10 Eeg Jersey central 51L
On ,,l'n n %ssta'n. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

~
that Mr.. Baker received full commits
sion on $3.50, 6s4.58 when the whole
amount of five per cent. bonds issued
by him could not have amounted to
over s120, 600, as i find an order di-
recting the clerk to have SIPS. 500
worth of bonds printed and delivered
to MI. Bakers successor. Mr.. Ba-
ker says that he always regretted that
the failure to fund the five per cent.
bonds occurred in his hands. 1t
does appear that about the time the
committee reported, Mr.. Baker, the
great financial Moses, stalled and
took the shortest course out of the
difficulty by resigning and paying
balance in his hands, as per foregoing.
statements, to his In con-
clusion, L disclaim having pursued
Mr.. Baker with malignity. l have
no unkind feeling towards him. As
a taxpayer I asked a few simple
questions. Taxpayers certainly
ought to know how their funds are
disposed of. My questions have not
been answered. / take leave of the
subject. If 1 come off second best I
am content. 1t does seem a little
strange to me, with so many practical
business men and several financial
institutions in the county, III COM
missioners went even beyond the linn
its of the State to get Mr.. Bakers
successor. JOHN W. GRANTHAM.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Handkerchief for Ladies
Cotorad-Bordercd.

Ladies' White A.ll-Linen Hemsti,ched Col
orcd-Bordered ilaidkcrciiicfN, u inch hem.
only 10c each.
Ladies' White AII-Linen Henl=titched Col
orcd-Bordcred Handkrrc;;iefs, =. u. 1. and 9
inch hens. choice styles. only 12lI5c. each.
Ladies' Pure White All-Lincn Hemstitched
Huuikerchicfs. 1 inch hem, 2 rows OF hem
stitching only Zoe. each.
Ladies' Pure White All-l.inen Hemrtitched
handkerchief. l inch hem. I0c. each; 6for soc.
Ladies' Pure White All Linen Hrmst:tched
Handkerchief. fine and heavy qualities, Z, u,
and , inch l..'ss. only I2l3c. each.
Ladies' White AlI-Linem Hemstitchcd Hand
kcrcllicfs. with coIored borders. scall0ppcd-
edged. embroidered in cOlOrs; solid-cOlOrcd
borders and solid-cblured ccnters only 25c.
each. The landsOnest assortment of sly les
and coluriugs ever shown at the price.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
LADIES
q Initial" Handkerchiefs.

Ladies' White All-Linen Cambria Unlauu-
dried Initial" Hcmstitched Handkerchiefs
handsomely hand-cmbrOilercd letters. one-inch
hem. fine quality. equal TO the 25c. grade when
washed. 2Oc. each 8 for S1.00.
Ladies' White All-Linen Lawn Laundricd
80 Initial IIemstitcled Handkcrchicfs. hand
embroidered letters, onc-inch hem. extra good
value. only 25c. each 6 for 51.5O.
Ladies' White All-Lincn "Initial" Hem
stitched H~audkerchicfs, handsomely eInbrOid-
cred letters. diced corners, half-inch hem, only
33c. each 6 for $3.50.
Ladies' White All Shccr-Linen Laundried
IS Initiul' HcInstitchcd Handkerchiefs. one row
of white embroidered dots. beautifully shaped
letters. halt-inch hem, extra quality, only 3715c;
6 for S2.12I9.
Ladies' White All-Lincn Colored Bordered
:. Initial Hemstitched handkerchief. bcau-
superior quality, only SOC; 6 for $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Handkerch;efs for Men,

kcrcfiefs. only 12ESc. each.
Mems Pure White All-Lincn Unlaundricd
Hcmstitchcd HAndkercliicfs. = aud 1 inch
hens. only PIC. each ) for IL.
Mems Prrc White AlI-Ltncn Hcmstitchcd
handkerchief. l and 2 inch hens, only pc.
each.
Men's White Ml-Iinen Hcnmed CoIored-
Borlcrcd Handkerchiefs, only Zoe.
MEMS White AN-Linen Cn'0red- Rorderrd
Heinsiitchcd Handkerchicfs, u and q inch
hens. "rly l2llc. each.
Mems White All-Ltnen Coiored-B ordered
Hc.nstitchcd Handkcr"hi"fs. \ and = iuch
hens. only tic. each 8 for SOC.
Mems Whit" .All-Lincd Col"rei -BOrder"d
HclnStitched Hauhkcrchirfs. 4. y. l. and 2
inch helms, im.ncnac variety of styles, only
S1c. each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
MEMS
Initial Handkerchief.

Mems White An-Linen U~nlaundried :~.InitiaI'
Hemstitched handkerchief large handsomely
hand-cmbroidcred letters. two-inch hem. equal
to the 33c. grade when washed, only 29c. each;
6 for S1.50.
Mems White All Camhric Laundried
.. Initial Hcmstitchcd Handkerchicfs, fancy
northumberland letters. one-inch hem, fine
quality. only SIC. each 6 for 500.
Mems White All-Linen Lawn Laundried
ssInitial' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, large
northumberland letters. two-inch hem, su-
perb duality, only SOC. each 6 for S2.75.
Mems White All-Linen Cambria Laundried
% Initial Colored Bordered Hamstitched Hand
kcrchiefs. three-cighths-inch hem. handsome
colored letters, only 37ISc. each 6 for S2.OO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

The Martinsburg Herald of last
week publishes a lengthy and inter-
esting sketch of the time-honored
manor of the well-known Shepherd
estate-the beautiful Wild Goose
Farm of Henry Shepherd, ESQ,
near Shepherdstown in this county
an estate of which it's owner may
justly be proud, and long celebrated
for the generous hospitality extended
within its domains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

The editor desires to return thanks
to Mr.. Wyatt, of the Carter House,
Charlestown, and his ~gentlemanly
assistants, for kind and pleasant at
tention during our stay there. The
effort to please guests is unremitting.
We found the people of Charlestown
cordial and kind, and regret that
pressing duties prevented Jul calling
upon our editorial brethren at their
Independent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

The Supreme Court of Appeals con-
cluded its term at Charleston last
Thursday, and Judge Green has re-
turned home. Among the decisions
rendered before adjournment of the
Court was the following: McCleary
VS.. Grantham, Jefferson county.
opinion by Woods; decree of Circuit
Court corrected ard affirmed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
The Kanawha Gazette, referring to

The Kanawha Gazette, referring to
a recent suggestion by Col. VIM. p.
Craighill that the name of Charleston
should be changed, says: There is
no doubt that the similarity of names
OF the two towns leads to much con-
fusion and inconvenience. A num-
Der of our citizens favor changing the
name of Charleston to Kanawha City.
We shall be glad to have suggestions
from any of our citizens on the sub
iect."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

We noticed among the lawyers in
attendance upon our Circuit Court
last week: Judge Jno. w. Kennedy,
of Wheeling; Maj. A. W. Mcdonald,
of Berryville; Blackburn Hughes, j.
Nelson Wisner, E. J. Simpson and
D. C. Westenhaver, of Martinsburg !;
Judge Richard Parker, of Winches-
ter; Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover and j. S.
Bragonier, of Shepherdstown; and
Geo. W. Graham, of Harper's Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
G. w. Haines, Esq.

l have found nothing like Dr.. Seth
1rmo!d's Cough Killer to take on re-
firing wien 1 was harrasscd with a
cough and wanted an undisturbed re-
freshing sleep. Robert Cushman,
Pawtucket, r. 1.
Physic is necessary at times for Bill
iousness. Costiveness, &C. Use DR..
Arnold's Bilious Pills. 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

A writer in the Wheeling Register
suggests Col. Chew, of this county,
for Speaker of the next House of Del
egates. Col. Chew's name has also
been brought to the front in onnec-
ton with the next governorship of this
tate.-Shepherdstown Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

The President has declined to rein
state VIM. A. Stone, Republican, re-
Gently suspended from the Office of
United States District Attorney in
Pennsylvania. A big feather in Mr..
Cleveland's cap for that.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

Mr.. Alex. C. Jones, U. S. Consul
at Chin Kiang, China, is another of
the nero appointees charged to
West Virginia and belonging-no
Nest Sifginian knows where. Sen
ator Camden has inquired into the
matter, and Mr.. Jones will be charged
10 Minnesota.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Handk's for Children.

Childrcu's White All-Linen Hemmed Hand
kerchiefs. colored borders, >, 64 and Sc. each.
Childrcn's White Ail-Lincn Hemstitched
handkerchief. cnlored borders. h-inch hem,
10 and l21Sc. each.
Childrcn's White All-Iinen Heinstitched
~Haudkerchiefs. embroidered in %colors. 15c.
each; = for BIC.
Children's White AIl-Linen Hemstitchcd and
ScalIoped- Edge Haudkerchiefs, handsomely
embroidered in white and colors, only 25c. each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

Come! Look and you will be surprised
Without eXageration or misrepresentation. our
purchases of Fall and Winter Clothing have
been marvClOusly successful. We are now
extremely favorable purchases in Clothing of
Styles and Best Qualities. We adver-
Bargains! We give Bargains.
WIN. Kahn Co.. Sadlcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

We had a pleasant telephone con-
versation, yesterday, with Mr.. Will
son at Summit Point, eight miles
away. We hope soon to be able to
chat with our friends all over the
county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Second Congressional District.

The official vote by counties for the
Second Congressional District has
been received in full by Gov. Wilson,
and is as follows:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Communicated

Lost-onG George street, between the
Courthouse and the Roselle Machine
Shops, about 1 O'Clock on the night
of Thanksgiving, by a young man of
nocturnal ~proclivities, a small key
hole. The finder will be literally re-
warded by returning the same to its
usual place. Address
p. d. Text,
Hard Box (to be in) 1884.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs

Fancy Brocade silk Handkerchicfs. over 100
STYLES and colorings, representing the lorgest
and best assortment ever offered by Ills. Rich.
harmonizing combinations III prcdominating
shades of light and dark blues. greens. car
dinal. Old-yoid. sapphire. and scarlet, SOC. 65c.,
75c.. S7i5c., 81. Sl.25. $3.50. 81. 75 and -.
White Brocadcd Silk Handkerchiefs Soc.
621%c.. 75c.. S71fc.. 81. S125. $3.50, Sl.7o, 81,
S2.62H, S2S7H, and S3 each.
White China Silk Hemstitcbed Handker-
chiefs, extra qualities, 2-inch hem 20 inch,
37ISc.; % inch. SOC: "a inch. 62Lc.; Toe,
S715c., 81, s1.1O, 5l.25 each.
White China Silk Hcmstitchcd Initial"
Handkcrchiefs. 24 inches square. ? incl hem.
handsome wreath around the embroidered let
ter. Only 81 each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

A gigantic cnt in prices by certain manufac-
turers enabled us to buy our new stock of
Clothing at rock bottom prices. aud it should
be remembered that we are giving our Gus
toners the benefit of close buying.
WIN. KAHN d Co. Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
PHOTOGRAPHS

NIADE by the instantaneous Process. at
WI Glenn & Spclman's Parlor Photo Car. on
George street. near the court House. Charles
town, w. Va. We will remain but n short
time. All Styles and Sizes. by the latest i'm
proved processes. Cabinet Portraits a Spe-
cialty. Copying and Enlarging in all its
branches. All work will be strictly first-class.
Do not put off coming until the last, as we are
always rushed at time of closing.
Don't forget the place. George street, near
the Courthouse, Charlestown, w. Va.
Yours respectfully.
November 20. 1SS6-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

You will always find us in the lead in Quail
Style and Price of R~eady-made Clothing,
Boots. Shoes. Hats and Gents Furnishing
Goods. Therefore it is to your advantage to
look through our new stock.
WIZ. KAHN s. Co., sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

Thanksgiving Day was pretty gen
orally observed here-the stores,
banks and postofice being closed, and
services held in the Episcopal, Pres
byterian and Methodist Churches
The day was ushered in with a driv-
ing rain, which continued almost
steadily until late in the afternoon,
when it was followed by 4 severe
snow-storm, which prevailed until
about nightfall. Although too in
clement for to be outdoors with COM
fort, the inconvenience resulting
from the severity of the weather with
out were doubtless in most cases off
set by the pure joys TO be found in
the gathering around the family
hearthstone, and the cheerful atmos-
phere of !" Home, Sweet Home"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

The wire has been placed On the
telephone line from CharIestown as
far as Summit Point, on the route to
Berryville, and an instrument put up
at Summit Point. The poles have
been erected between Charlestown
and Halltown, and Mr.. Michael Sou
ders, with a force of hands, has be-
gun the erection Of the poles on the
Shepherdstown route, which has been
decided upon via of Flowing Spring
and as far as the junction of the
Warm Spring and Dufields road.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

hip 1902
Wilson'S majority v Flick 80.
John T. Siler received 1S1 votes
and a. G. Minear l vote.
We are offering startling bargains in Black
Dress Goods. 8. D.. HIRscHEAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

SPECIAL ATTENTION to Orders by Mail.
y Money returned if goods not satisfactory.
The Christmas Stockis now ready. Order just
what Won think you want and depend upon
our filing it promptly and satisfactorily. No
house eau quote Lower Prices for our qualities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Fruits and Nuts.

TUsT received a large supply Of fresh Lon
% don LAYER Raisins. Sultrna. Matt and Va
lencia Raisins Citron. Currants, Figs, and six
different kinds of Nuts. Come and see for
yourself. and get prices
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Weights and Measures.

A Ii persons in Jefferson county using
N Weights or Measures not heretofore tested
and sealed. are notified to call on the under
signed, Sealer of Weights and Measures for
said county. as required by Law
Nov. .. 1SS6-tf. v. 81. FIROR-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Music Teaching.

AIRS. AMELIA b. HASfAKER desire. to
vi form q Music Class In Chariestovn. and
viii receive pupils 1t very reasonable rates
For fun particulars inquire Of her father. Mr.
z BrowDold, In this place. OF address Mrs
Hamaker. care Of 4. MagII Smith. Principal
Of the Valley Female Institute, Winchester. Va
October 5, 1SS6-n.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Meats In Season.
BEEF. Veal, MUTTuH, LAMB, &C.,
For Sale !
A n Iron Safe. Inquire of
. BEALL BROS & PHILLIPS
naoambar I 1SS5-tf

IN BEALL Bios
December 1. 1SS-tf.
r NOW have in stock Raisins. CItrOn. Cur
rants. Mince Meat. HOminy. Beans. Canned
Goods. Prime Hams. and all goods suited To
this season. Call and see me, four doors west
of 1st National Bank
Nov. I6. 1888. S. 8
GITRON. Raisins. Currants. Minee Meat,
u Buckwheat Flour and Hominy. Just re-
eeived by s.
~ ENUINE New Crop New Orleans Nolasses
IO Just received aud for sale by
Nov. q. 1886. IS. S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
Sewing.

REIss sALLIE HECK offers her services as
WI Seamstress in private families. or win
corner of Congress and Water streets.
Nay Is. 1SS6eH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
oysters! Oysters

TREsH Oysters received daily. They are
large and fine. called the Granite Rock
All orde-s left at roy store will be promptly at
teuded to. VIII have u big supply for ~ . ks
giving Day. -GCSTAV BRCWS.
November D. s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

Oil and naturalgas are said to have
been found in large quantities in
Washington county, Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
For Sale.
Auctioneering

TIME undersigned offers his services as Auc-
4 tioneer to the public, having had expert
ence sufficient to enable him to make sales OF
Real Estate or Personal Property advantageous
ly to owners. PROMPT attention given.
THOMAS j. WEST, JR-
Rinon- Nov. d. 1SS6-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30
BARGAINS IN
GOODS.

We are closing ont our stock Of sunssr
Goods, in order to make room for Fall Goods
Have just received our Fan s,oek Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

Charleston had another earthquake
shock on Sunday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-30

DIX per cent. DOnnS
taken SI03, 400 90
Interest paid. ........ 4 ,194.79
Amount of coupons one
pei cent. bonds paid
bv Mr.. Baker....... 4,4GO.OO
Commission ! of | per
cent. on si1S. O91.51. 393.63
Expense. 1874
This expense account is not item
lied, so | do not know what it was
for. 1t appears that Mr.. Baker paid
for interest on these six per cents.
SS,654.79, and turned the coupons
over to the court. This interest was
paid out of proceeds of five per cent.
bonds sold. Now, We know that n
levy of fifteen thousand dollars was
made each year to meet the interest
on the six per cent. bonds. Now the
above amount being paid out of the
proceeds of five per cent. bonds, what
became of the fifteen thousand levy
in the hands of the sheriff? Ought
not Mr.. Baker to have collected these
coupons paid by him from the Sheriff
and applied the proceeds to the re-
demption of that amount of six per
cent. bonds. Mr.. Baker admits that
ar error was discovered by this COM
mittee; he does not say in whose ia
vor or the amount. Neither does the
record show, but l learn from amem-
Der of the committee that the error
was in Mr.. Bakers favor, and amount
ed to over one thousand dollars Ga
pretty large error for a business man
to- make). Now the record shows
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-08
PREPARING FOR THE BRIDE.
The White Mouse Being nKade
Ready.


WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE critic saysI
There is undoubtedly moro than the Gus
tomary amount of busting about in the
White house just at this season, and it is not
due to annual housekeeping. Society young
ladies profess to know all about it, and assign
| the cause to be the speedy transfer Of Miss
Cleveland from the exalted social pest she
has so amicably filed for more than year
and the succession of Miss Frankie Folsom to
the eminence Of first lady in the land. Miss
Cleveland has always performed her duties
graciousy, but under sort Of protest, and
she is said to look forward with grateful
anticipations OF the time, now fast approach
ing, when she may return 10 her dear Hol.
| land where she has had the cid farmhouse
remodeled and put into shape for occupancy.
! Soon after the nuptials Of the president and
| Miss Folsom, Miss Cleveland will withdraw
from Washington society, and it Is said to be
arranged that the president will spend the
honeymoon with his bride at the home
Of his sister in Holland Patent. The old
house has been elegantly furnished, and the
guest chamber is represented to be fitted up
in exquisite style. During the remaining
summers of the presidents incumbency he
Will doubtless spend what time he can steal
from official cares at that delightful spot.
MISS CLEvELAND's MOVEMENTS.
At the White House it is said Miss Cleve-
land will return from Poland Patent the
last of this week. There are many things
claiming her attention at the mansion if it
is soon to be occupied by bride. Mean
time Miss Cleveland's friend, Miss Van
Vechten will tomorrow be upon the sea,
bound for Europe and the ceRaforts here is
to be found in sights and society abroad.
The current whisper is that Miss Cleveland
has been cherishing a fond hope
that the President would favor her
| friend with a proposal of marriage but
too late found his heart had been given to
another. Miss Van Veehten's beauty is
something for poets and lovers to dwell
upon. Miss Cleveland has never seen much
| OF the Folsoms, and was not particularly
drawn to Miss frankie, but she welcomes
her joyously, it is said, as her future sister,
| and has written her a number of times the
past winter on the all-absorbing topic.
Miss Cleveland will remain at the White
house for some time after the wedding, and
will spend several weeks here next winter
during the social season.