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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-02

A FEW FACTS TN REGARD TO PA[JT.

The season of the year is now approach
ing when you will want to adorn your houses
with nice coat of paint. In doing this you
Will, OF course want the best you can get and
one that will wear. You have no doubt
already discovered that a cheap paint is the
most expensive that can be used and that
good paint is the cheapest We handle the
best mixed paint that is made, and guaran-
tee every gallon that we sell. We also handle
White Lead and Oil,
Brushes, Varnishes. etc..
and everything pertaining to the Paint line.
We want to say right here that we have
the finest and cheapest line of Brushes in the
market, and as we bought them direct from
manufacturers, we can sell cheaper than any
other house in the county.
Our goods are all of the first quality and
guaranteed. Don't fail to call and see our
line and get prices before purchasing else
where.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-02
Obituary.

Miss Selena Willis died Tuesday at
noon at the residence of DR.. j. NJ
Hodge where she has made her home
for some time. The services will be
held at the home tomorrow DIT 8. p. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-02
Petit Jurors.

The following have been drawn a
petit jurors for the May term of tht
district court. There will be no gran(
jury:
WE Matteson, Herington.
Fred Reed, Solomon.
John Baxter, Banner.
Chris Dees, Abilene.
j b Hearsh, Cheever.
&c Fengel, Union.
II B Hardness. Industry.
Stephen S Kelley, Detroit.
j. w. Weddell, Solomon.
AR Diehl, Rinehart.
James Frey, Enterprise.
w. NJ. Sherwood, Newbern.
WI Unkefer. Liberty.
Jas Hartman. Enterprise.
w F Bassler, Abilene.
Henry ASKING, Liberty.
ID r Gorden, Abilene.
o Hoffman, Sherman.
E F Babbett, Solomon.
Z Conant, Center.
w F Coole, Abilene.
w L Cooley. Abilene.
VS. Hart, Fragrant Hill.
J Meek, Sherman.
Anthony Shirachs, Sr, Garfield.
4 Lawson. jefferson.
Louis Meyer, Union.
W III Fisk, Abilene.
John Norman, Noble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-02
BUSTING BOOMERS.
Sights and Scenes in 0klahoma's
Chief City-Game Abundant but
Food Scarce-Diffculties in Laying
Out Towns-Bloodshed Probable.

special to REFLECTOR.
GUTHRIE. Oklahoma, April rs
There was little sleep in the infant
CITY OF Guthrie last night; the squat
tens sat or moved around On their
claims all the long hours. The depot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05
MEMORY'S MUSIC.

The old man sits in the sunshine of the autumn
afternoon,
And Memory, over and over, sings to the same
old tune,
While the ripened leaves are falling like rain on
his silver head,
A song Of the days that's vanished and the dear
ones that are dead
1t sings Of the beautiful summer that came with
dream Of love,
To make fair world fairer. True heart, in the
world above
He whispers low, as he listens to the song by
Memory sung,
1.-THE love viii live on forever that came while
we were young"
There comes change in the singing lullaby's
low refrain;
He hears the heart Of the mother beat in the
music's strain;
He sees her again with her baby Graded upon
her breast;
And, forgetting the graves on the hillside, his
heart is abrim with rest.
Then through the Iullaby's cadence, low, sad
minor creeps,
And again by the baby's cradle the old man
kneels and weeps;
The sound Of the mothers moaning is heard In
the sorrowful strain
The plant Of arms that are empty where lost
little one has lain.
o, wonderful memory music, in whose strange
measures blend
The sorrowful things OF lifetime, and the joys
that never end;
Over and over the dreamer's past is lived each
day,
AS he sits at life's twilight thinking Of those
No.. who are far away.
And yet at his side forever are those whom he
loved so much;
He feels bis dead wife's kisses, and the baby
fingers touch.
Thank God, gray haired dreamer, that wher
the heart grows old,
The magic Of Memory's music keeps out LIES
frost and cold.
-Eben f. Rexford, in n. Y. Ledger
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05
The Popular Line

To the East is the Burlington Route
HANNIBAL s. st. Joseph railrOad). The
service by this line has been constantly
improved until it has reached degree
of excellence surpassed by none, and
equaled by few. The Burlington's
Flip is probably the finest and most
popular train running between the Mis-
souri, river and Chicago, being a solid
through Vestibule train of Pullman
sleepers and free chair cars. Leaving
Kansas City, AtchisOn and st. Joseph
after supper, the passenger arrives in
Chicago at 9:15 in the morning. Hav-
ing taken breakfast on one Of the Bur-
lington's world renowned dining cars,
he is ready for the days business, or in
ample time to make all Eastern con-
nectiOns.
For the convenience of passengers
from Kansas City ''Eli'' takes dining
car out of Kansas City on which east
bound passengers are served with
supper which is equaled by few hotels
The BurlingtOn's st. Louis line,
though comparatively new, is becoming
better known and growing in popular
favor every day until it bids fair in the
near future to be the favOrite line be-
tween the Missouri river and st. Louis.
This train, consisting of through sleep
ers, chair cars and coaches, leaves Kan
sas City, Atchison and st. Joseph after
supper and puts the passenger in st.
Louis for breakfast, and ample time TO
make all connections.
You are also requested to bear in
mind that the Burlington Kansas City,
st. Joseph g. Council Bluffs r. r. is
the only line running through Pullman
Buffet Sleepers between Kansas City
and st. Joseph and st. Paul and Mime
apOlis. This is the short line between
Kansas City, st. Joseph and Omaha.
Through daily trains with sleeping and
chair cars.
In whatever direction you travel be
sure your tickets read over the Burling-
ton Route, thereby insuring yourself
the greatest amount of comfort, with
the least expense of money and time.
Write for all information, circulars,
etc., to II. C. Orr, General Southwest
en Passenger Agent, 800 Main street,
Kansas City, or
A. G.. DAWES,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
st. Joseph, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05
Elegance of n Prophet.

A lady told me the other day that on
one occasion she had the privilege of an
interview with the renowned Brigham
Young, and upon being presented to
him she said; II was always very de-
sirous to see you. Governor Young, and
to make the personal &C uaintance o.
one who has such extraordinary in
fluence over my own sex" To which
the Governor shortly replied, You was.
was you?''-Blackwood's Magazine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05
The HandsOmest Train in the World

Runs from Kansas City to Chicago over
the Santa Fe route. 1t leaves the
Union Depot every night at six O'Clock
and arrives in Chicago the following
morning at nine. This time gives good
connection for all points west of Kan
sas City and for all points east Of Chi
cagO. 1t carries free reclining chair
cars, Pullman sleeping cars and dining
cars. 1t is of the Vestibule pattern and
lighted by electricity; an electrician ac-
companies the train to look after the
lights and signals.
JNO. J. BYRNE,
Asst Gen1 Pass. Agt., Chicago.
II. A. Bonn, Western Pass. Agent,
8l2 Main street. Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05

STRENGTH is born in the deep silence
Of long-suffering hearts, not amidst Jog.
Mrs. Hemann-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05

WHERE law ends, tyranny begins
Earl of Chatham
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05
. Routes
To New Orleans.

For Tickets, Sleeping Car Berths and further
information apply to nearest Ticket Agent or
J. Ii. LYON, W. P. A., SIS Main street,
Kansas City, Mo.
w II. NEWMAN, Gen. Traffic Manager,
Ii. G. TOWNSEND, G.. p. Agent,
st. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05

beard, and rather long, fair hair, adj
dressed me. and asked if could point
out Sir Francis Dennis. told him that
was the gentleman in question, and he
bowed courteously.
"You will excuse the liberty I took, u
ne said; but believe my old friend,
George Stormont, is staying with you.
only heard of his whereabouts to-day,
and atcockcrow l start for the continent,
or l should have called to see him. Per-
haps you will say that you met Colonel
L'Estrange."
was pleased with the Colonel's man
ner, and we entered into conversation,
and after time he begged me to present
him to the duchess. This / did will
ingly. knowing that the poor duchess
chief pleasure lay in talking with agree
able people, and after that lost sight
Or him.
1t was late when we left, and on reach
ing home We found StOrmOnt walking
in the drive, smoking. He followed
the carriage quickly and helped Lucy to
alight, and we stood talking in the hall
for few minutes.
And the duchess and her diamonds?''
inquired Stormont presently.
1.-The duchess and her diamonds were
all there" said 1. by the way, Stor-
mont, met friend of yours, Colonel
L'Estrange, and 1 introduced him to
the duchess, who, 1 understand, was
charmed with him."
''He is very nice fellow, said Stor-
mont: ''quite ladies' man. wonder
what he was doing here? However,
mustn't keep you, Lady Dennis; you
must be very tired"
We went up stairs, and, as usual.
Lucy's diamonds were left on her dress
ing table. We had done this so repeat
eddy that it never occurred to US to dc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-05

No more breaking of heart strings,
but face to face. The orphans that were
left poor, and in a merciless world,
kicked and cuffed Of many hardships,
shall Join their parents over whose
graves they so long wept, and gaze into
their glorified countenance forever, face
to face. We may come up from different
parts of the world, one from the land
and another from the depths of the sea;
from lives afluent and prosperous, or
from scenes of ragged distress; but we
shall all meet in rapture and jubilee,
face 70 face.
Many of our friends have entered up
on that Joy. A few days ago they sat
with US studying these Gospel themes;
but they only saw dimly-now revela-
ton hath come. Your time will also
come. God will not leave you founder
ing in the darkness. You stand won
derstruck and amazed. You feel as if
all the loneliness of life were dashed
out. You stand gazing into the open
chasm of the grave. Wait a little.
In the presence of your depart
ed and of Him who carries them
in His bosom, you shall soon stand face
to face. OH that our last hour may
kindle up with this promised joy! May
we be able to say, like the Christian not
long ago, departing: Though pilgrim
walking through the valley, the mount
ain tops are cleaning from peak to
peak" or, like my desi friend and
brother, Alfred Goodman, who took his
fight TO the throne of God, saying in
his last moment that which has already
gone into Christian classics: 81 am
sweeping through the pearly gate,
washed in the blood of the lamb"
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09

Corn 8erfdufe auf Yrobe: $50. 4 334c.
No. 3 9elbes 334c, gto. 2 peiBes 334@34c,
9lebren SIC.
MibbItmss- $9.OO@$10.OO.
8Iete. = $7,75@8.OO.
SGmerel prima Simotbu 1910
1885,. 9to. 1 SLABS 1.28@1.284, aleelamen
4.25.
86ist.9. loo.
6 iii erm aaren. 974@1.O0, Bort
Barrels" uno 81. 124@1.15 .QorD &ierces@.
$50 plants 50@1.00 Das Oso.
Gter-. -@15c. bas Deb.
Gobn Ell, Bette Jtautes;t 1.80@t.85
Mebiums 1.75@1.80; caltiornil9e yimaz
bobnen 5t@6c. ba5 Bfb.
@etIuJel, Ne6enOise Slbner S@84c,
Surteps 5@1Oc, @nten 7@8c, spring So
94c. Sprin9 @bidens 94@1O.
&ortoffelH. - 9Oc. oslo bas SAB.
S1Deet : \ 0 t al o e$. - 2.75@3. 70
Das Sap.
&aie.- Sua=@ Cream @be66ars 72@8c,
gtelp Oouns @mericaS 8@Stc., Seem &Dits
84@84c., / ID 9fimme6 RGie, ret, 3@5c',
1euer Srtdz &dle 54@6c., reler 2imbur9er,
9rober, 4@5c.
8utte:. - gefe Creamery 22@23c.,
eertnsere 13@21c bette Oatrp 10@15c.
9erin9ere 73@10e.
44c, SO. 3 SIC, &u@en SEQ / gu %.
SO Ell BE &Iben- 75@1.00 oos SAB
Ettronen 6.50@40.00.
3ws 60 elm. - $0.90@1.25 bas TaB.
&otb. &a6eH-1 .00@1.25 bas Sob.
@etBtramt 80 9telises 2.OO@3.OO bas
100.
@rbien.- @etrodnete, srame GOO
95 Der 8ulbel.
Mob r. ito en - so. 9O@1.oO has NaB.
Gala: -10@15c. bas Ouben6.
Snppen9rnnes. - 10c@15c bas
Subenb.
QepfeG - $1.OO@1.75 beim Sab.
@urten- 5@10c bds Obo. beim SdB.
6aotes den &unbe 20@25c. 6as
Oubeno.
Ueel onen - 0diiermelonen S1O@S3O
ods |9unbert; WeIsfmelonen 40c@1.O0 bas
0ubei16.
8lumenfobl - 50c@1.OO bas 0bb.
9ron9en. - &obt 5.O0@6.00.
Srombeerem SOC. q S1.OO per 16
Quart.
@stt erte-7@1Oc bas 0sb. 9iefser
8Iaubeeren $1.25@1.5O per 16
Quart, 6@1.00 in &6rben.
n.-6@8c 0as Gbo.
Strtn9 Seems 40@50c. Ser Sad;
9elbe 40@50e.
3rauben. @oncor6s 45@5Oc. Der
Sorb, SPECS 35@4Oc. per Gorb. Oelarpore 60
@57c.
9firii@e- Snbiana eO@8Oc, Sutnois
5O@75c, californii6e $1.50@2.00 per 1 8r.
Wtlbt9an in &0rben 40c@60.c
&omaten- 35c045c. Der 8uI9el,
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
Gtmn1ss @crtOt.
gunbes= S9uIb16etn: 16lo
N0rft0eri0t.

@6tca9o,7 Z. September.
@ei3en i6lieBt 3u einem &iid9anee BON
13e, 9e9en Die Vorwo6e, Corn UNI &c b0ber.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
@nuc.

Medium unwashed, good to choice, 81
@29c; poor, 21@23; washed, good 10
choice, 29@33; poor, 27@99; Low Me
dunn unwashed, good to choice, 21@27
poor, 1901; washed, good to choice,
28@32; poor, 26@29; Coarse unwaslled,
good ty choice; 20@94c; poor 17@18c;
washed, good to choice, 26@30c; poor
2l@26c; Common unwashed, good to
choice, 19@23c; washed, good to choice,
25@29c poer 23@95c; fine Medium I'M
washed, good to choice, 18@25c; poor,
14@18c washed, good to choice, 2S@32;
poor, 25@2Sc; Fine unwashed, good to
choice, 16@35c; poor. 10000; washed,
good to choice, 2G(030c; poor 24@26.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
Observation-Disclosures Brieffafen.

6errn Sol. Sa6er, WaIuern, 9(rf.
Sroge: Wtiu Drummer licfert ionit bellies,
flares @aiier, obcr i'm CONNER beftnpen
fih flcine &lrnter Dartn. giebtS eth Wtttel
Dofiir? = Nntport; Od3cgen ernpFtc fit
man ge6ronnten falt, Ooer Sals, ooer
Niaun, bod ioute man tra1ten, Die llriabe
abSuitcuen, Die metltenS 1T einent. tpen1
audi nod 10 9erin8en 3ufluB BON Ea9enai :
Jet 6eitebt. - Nnbere Trage nG6lens.
6errn So. 6. = 6rage: 8ann lit Set
SQlnenflee 81 mdben = Nntlport: Ser
ielbe bari nt6t eber gen1Gbet peroen, ais
bis Die Somen ibre pouftGnoige Nusbiloung
erreidt babcn, mas iih barauS erfennen
IGBt, baB tie bic tbnen eigentbintli6e glGn7
3enOe SGrbung 5ei9en. S%amenausfaa lit
nidt 3u befiir9ten. eber bre6en Die &Opfe
M
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09

Nm cd ID Ell It e nj a + TT belief ft6 bic 2Is
fubr arf 112, 981 9tiif, se9em 1866 Stiid
III ber porigen @o9e.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09

S9dFe trafen 40, 300 Stiif sesen SO, 700
Stiid in Der pori8en 8o9e III blelt9et
Ntorfte elm. 8reile feft.
8erfouft puroen Ii. a.:
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
Wicbm0rft.

Qtm &ir b pteb m arFt betrug bic i2u.
fub! 50,550 SttId, 9egen SO, 700 9tiid tn Der
DoriSen 8o9e. Sol9enbes itnb Die Sur3z
i9ntttspreiie.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
p6dentide Jutnos 5taots5eituna ulontoe g. September 1889.

Gerabe pie BET uns! W1un loltc iih sur
9teget Dienel laiien: enttpeOer feline Butter
MAIDEN noer quite.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
GamnmirtbT1

rs Observation-Disclosures 6e9enltdnbe betrefen6e
Mniro9eu limb an 9errn @ ottttcb Sentitt0 boUen,
SeD 4 IN. 9te 6rdBtu. su rId]tet.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1889-09-09
MMSmGrtS.

8et5en = Seem 0orf-5eptember s3ac
Ne5ember 069c, Wtai 908c. ct. youis-5enz
TENDER 1875, DECEMBER 77ac, Mut SIC. lfiTIz
maItee-September 734, DECEMBER 1890. 9uz
lltb September 1896, OeSember 805c.. Mni
&c, Goleoo-September 77sc, Oe,br. 804c
Baltimore September 78bc., 6e,ember
Corn 0eu gorf @ept. 42e, Oft. 4e4
yes. 425c, ct. loui5 - September 30r
Ottober 3Osc, Otai 32tc.
Wtntermet EN- = 8erfdtfe oltf Nrobp
lparen: go. 3 rotber au 72@73c; SO. 2 IN.
tber 81 765e., go. 2 8irtii9er 75c.
&o8gen. yto. 8 mad Yrobe 364 @371c.
Ito. 2 gu 424c.
gsrte SEQ. 4 100000, go, 3 gu 80
9eu: SO. ! Etmotbp gu 9.0O@9.5 50. So
2 DO. S.OO@8.50, 9emil9teS $608 90. uns
laro 45ralrte ST.. 50@7.75. ~
5oter-S erfQuie auf 8robe: Sen. 2 IA
@l9c; metBcr 1876, $50. s meiBer 2O@a1cs
Sdrlep 214@914c, SEQ. 2 10000, 80, :
ipetBer 22@23c.
. nmmerwe i1en. 8erf61fe o,,f
Hrobe: Jeo. 4 81 58@62c, $50. 8 au 66@73c.
No. 2 SIT T@S0c.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
Friday, June 91, 1889.
" HI EAT.


 The speculators and the western farmers are much interested in the wheat situation. They were interested last year when Septem- Der wheat ran up to two dollars bushel ,and it was threatened that wheat in every month until June would be put to that high altitude. But 1t wasn't. There was too much wheat, and wheat is now selling at 30 for June and less for later months. What it will sell for between now and next June is question the answer to which will richly reward anybody. It is estimated that on the first of next month thereswill be over 68, 500, 900 bushels of wheat and flour of last years crop left unconsumed in this country. This is 3S, ,500, ,000 bushels more than the minimum stock reported in 1882. The exports of wheat last year were something over 119, 1000, ,00O bushels. This year for eleven months they have been about S2, ,O00, ,O00 bushels. It is estimated that the population of the United States next January will be 65, 800, ,000, which will require for food and planting next year 349, ,060, ,000 bushels of wheat This would leave, provided the the wheat crop turns out we'll, 167, ,000, 900 bushels of wheat for export next year.
 The prospect is that unless something very unusual happens the wheat crop of this coun- try will be a big one. There are reports of damage to the wheat crop in Russia and some other parts of Europe. If there is much damage this will help keep up the price of wheat in this country. If there isn't, wheat here will probably be cheap enough
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
A SECRET BALLOT,

We are to have 8 secret ballot law after all, thanks to the efforts of the Hon. Lynde Harrison and other Republican leaders. A bill was passed In both branches of the legis- lature yesterday and is now in the hands of the governor. Compared with the clumsy bill which the governor rightly vetoed it is simplicity itself. The most important sec ton of the bill provides that each electol may place in the envelope received by him one ballot for presidential electors, State officers, representative in congress, senator, sheriff, and judge of probate, and one ballot for representatives, and one ballot for jus tices of the peace, and before entering the room or enclosure where the ballot box is placed, he shall securely seal such envelope. If moro than one ballot for the same office shall be found in any envelope, and such ballots shall be for the same person, only one shall be counted. And if such ballots shall be for different persons for the same office, neither of such ballots shall be count. ed. If any envelope or ballot shall contain any mark or device so that the same may be identified in such a manner as to indicate who might have cast the same, it shall mol be counted, but shall be kept by the moder. stor and returned to the town clerk in a sep arate package from the ballots which are counted at such election.
 We have good authority for saying thai the governor will sign this bill. His doing so will be quite shock to those who have been bitterly assailing him for being opposed to a secret ballot, when he was simply op posed to @ very cumbrous and impracticable hill
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
9r1y Goods.
Howe X StetSOD Bargains
 COME EARLY.

75 dozen Gents Half Hose, full regular made, Excellent styles, at 12Hc per pair. These are regular 25c hose.
 20 pieces Striped and Plaid Beiges, 40 inches wide, at 25c per yard. The wholesale price on these goods in April was 45c.
 Surplus stock of Ladies' Night Robes, in four styles, at 8oc each. All nice new goods. Same as we have sold all the season at $I.1e.
 75o yards Point de Genes Laces at 22c, 25c, 2oc per yard. This is the proper lace to trim wash dress fabrics with. We found an importer who wanted to clean out this little lot at a sacrifice. At these prices you can save from 7c to 15c per yd.
 Special bargain in Wild Rose Toilet Soap at 13c a box, three cakes in a box; usually sells at 25c.
 - All wool Cashmere Shawls in white, cardinal, garnet, modes, etc., at 98c each.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
What She Saw In R ussia.

lErOm Her Taper lu LQ0 NeW h6Vl6WI
 The town has thoroughly modern ap pearanoe, but little would one dream when looking at those houses, or rather mean ex- terior, with their small double windows and tiny doors, of the splendors within. Space seems to be immaterial, and the size of eve rything strikes the English traveller doubly, accustomed as we are to London, with its narrow streets and considered inches. The French system of apartments is very com mon, although not so universal as in Paris but where 1t exists the entrance and stair- cases are much more decorated and cared for than is usual when several families live un- der the same roof, and give entirely the ap- pearance of private house. As in the East, large numbers of servants are kept, and whole families of useless dependents live in the lower regions. 1 was told of noble- man in whose house upwards of forty such persons, moujicks with their wives and chil- dren, were installed, besides the regular staff of servants. If this was the case in town, one can imagine what it must be in the coun- try. Such generosity, combined with the utter absence of real supervision in the fnan- cial management of the establishment, must tax heavily the largest fortune, and it is DO secret that many of the aristocracy are now greatly embarrassed.
 All entertainments, whether public or pri- vate, are extremely well done. The Rus sians, who dearly love light, make their houses on GQ6S6 OC0aSlOuS AS DIlRQ6 6B Q6Y, with great profusion of candles; masses of flowers, notwithstanding their rarity in such rigorous climate, decorate every available place, and the staircases are lined with foot- men in gorgeous iveries. Although the houses are very smartly furnished with all that money can buy and modern art suggest, there is lack of real refinement and true artistic taste, such as is seen in Paris; but then the French are born connoisseurs and think of little else than arsistic comfort: and certainly the average Russian drawing-room is superior to the ordinary English one. If there is lack of imagination there is an ab- sence of tawdriness. People do not fly into the extreme, either of the aesthetic or Japa- nese craze, and if their rooms are furnished sometimes rather too sparsely and soberly for our taste, they have the advantage of be- ing comfortable, and contrast favorably with the ever-crowded modern English drawing room. There is no danger when you move of knocking over several tables, or disturb ing an elaborate and evenly balanced struc- ture of paper fans, liberty silks and photo- graphs, or of losing your way in labyrinth of chairs and screens.
 Russian opinion asserts that all foreigners bring so much caloric with them that during the first year they do not feel the cold; this may be 50, but there Is no doubt as to our feeling the heat and stufiness of the rooms, which dry up the skin and take away the ap. petite. The double windows and absence of draughts are e great boon, and would be most welcome in our breezy London houses.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21

It is announced in Philadelphia that the women of that city are treated with greater deference and politeness in the street cars than are the women of any other oity in the country. Women are treated in the Ice cream parlors of this city with greater difference and politeness than are shown them in the ice cream parlors of any other city.