Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
THE PRINCESS

measurable to more than one small potato
artist. To be heralded in next days gush
column as having received with the
Princess" as having "gone with the
Princess" to such or such a spectacle; as
having together with the Princess" done
SO or sol Immortality stared them in the
face; the halo of royalty sat upon their
brows and henceforth the little apples
consider themselves renowned. She was
introduced to New York society, am told,
by squirming little pianist, whose key
notes are certainly sharp" Loud must
be the cry that would make itself heard
above the city's din, but the standard
bearer of a Princess might hope to utter
that sound. In plain English, Princess,
cleverly managed, might be expected to
draw at least a parlor full of idle society
people and one can readily imagine how
mighty an impetus might be given to the
squirmers upward destiny.
THE SUBJECT OF SOCIETY PEOPLE
Brings to remembrance the famous Hicks
Lord, who spent her summer at the Grand
Union, and believe my readers will now
prepare themselves for description of won
derful toilets, doings and sayings thrown in.
Let them, however, prepare for disappoint-
ment. SLe has dwelt in absolute seclusion
at cottage, never entering the pariors or
dining-room; never promenading or sitting
on the piazza, and going to her carriage
for an afternoon drive, by the side en-
trance, where onlysome straggler can catch
a glimpse of her as she passes by. Seen by
the straggler, she is tall, moderately stout,
having dark eyes, brown hair and rather
handsome. Her dress is unobtrusive, but
fine in quality. She is usually accom-
panied by lady friend.
Another prominent lady who has spent
the summer at the same hotel is Mrs. Will
bur f. Storey, of Chicago, owner of the
Chicago Daily Times She is apparently
about forty-fve years of age, having dark
eyes and hair and clear-cut features,
maid being always in attendance.
Mrs. J. d. Her, of Kansas City, another
prominent guest at the Grand Union, is a
very pretty lady of medium hight, having
rather dark eyes and hair, and very popu-
lar on account of her agreeable manners.
She has an elegant wardrobe.
Miss Eugenia Thompson, of Chicago, is
dashing young lady, tall and slender,
demi-blonde, with elaborate and exquis-
itely tasteful wardrobe.
Senator E. o. Walcott, of Denver, is nota-
bic as most genial companion. He is of
elegant physique, about six feet in hight,
with brown hair and moustache
Last, but not least, comes Douglas Shir-
ley, of Louisville, Kentucky. He is said
to be the wealthiest young man in that
town, and his entertainment of Oscar
Wilde is still remembered. With dark
brown hair and eyes, dark moustache, well
built, very fine looking and an excellent
conversationalist, he is, of course, great
fayorite among the ladies.
IN TAKING LEAVE OF SARATOGA
The best wish l can leave is that of greater
attention to, or more properly speaking,
less outrageous violation of sanitary laws.
One who carps might write much regard
ing the stable-like odors which are perma-
nent directly in front of the grandest
hotels, consequent on long lines of carri-
ages and horses that stand from morning
till night, while in the mysterious basin
below, whence such noted waters flow, are
spectacles which cause the New Yorker to
think that much abused city not after all
the worst place in the world For the
former case, consolation is afforded by the
assertion that stable odors are not un-
healthy, while the last named sights may
be classed as doubtful, since l am not a
sanitary expert.
But the most ignorant must know the
danger to health arising from a ditch of
stagnant water. 1t is about hundred
feet in length, and about three feet in
width. Its depths unsounded, its surface
covered with the greenest, vilest mold
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the road TO the three important springs.
The Empire, greatly frequented, especially
in the early morning, and around which
chairs are Hospitality placed that Strangers
may sit aud drink, waftings from
the plague-spot thrown in. A short dis
tance further on are the Red and Elixir
Springs, both very popular. The horrible
ditch referred TO is about fifty feet from
the Empire Spring, and should passer-by
hesitate on that side OF the road, choice is