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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-13
JAVANAISE.

A new French wo | stuG-.inilar to
Chsllis-the very quintefs,nce ofairiues7.
II shows depth OF color and wealth Of
ornsmentation ia delicate priutiDsi
which arc indescrioable. Th,re arc ei2h;
choice floral designs on Cream g-ouud
interming'ed with sstin stripe, 30 inchss
wide
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-13
.S5c q yard

Ra> This is exclusively our owa and cannot
be found elsewhere in Washington
(First floor, 10th st. building
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

By Our Agricultural Editor.
We are not tenacious of our own opinions
in the face of extended experience of market
gardeners and others, but we take it that
the Early Rose Is still the best among the
many varieties of Irish potatoes, either for
home or market. There may be some sorts
that are as early, or little earlier, but we
seriously doubt if there is better one, TAX
ing all seasons and all purposes into con-
sideration.
The middle of March is time enough to
plant this or any other variety. Even then
it may get cut down by frost, and this
always Injuries it. With plenty of good,
warm stable manure, aud some nitrate OF
soda to go along with it, one can plant
potatoes the first of April and have them IN
market in sixty or seventy days.
Warm, new soil, in a sunny spot protect
ed from the north, and quick fertilizers.
will insure early potatoes. A great deal
depends upon the soil and exposure.
Some lime put upon the stable manure
will be a great help, and increase the size
of the tubers. But note that stable manure
will not make such smooth and fine looking
potatoes as the commercial articles. Nit
rate soda causes quick growth.-Petersburs
Inder-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
THE EVERYDAY DARLING


She is neither beauty nor genius.
And no one would call her wise,
IN a crowd of other women
She would draw no strangers eyes.
Even we who low g her are puzzled
To say where her preciousness lies.
She is just any everyday darling;
In that her preciousness lies.
She Is sorry when others are sorry,
So sweetly one likes to be sad;
And If people around her are merry.
She is almost gladder than glad.
Her sympathy is the swiftest.
The truest q heart ever had.
She is just an everyday darling.
The dearest that hearts ever had.
Her hands are SO white and little.
1t seems as If it were wrong
They should ever work for moment,
And yet they are quick and strong,
If any dear ons needs helping,
She will work the WHO lie day long;
The precious everyday darling.
Every day and all day long.
She is loyal as knights were loyal,
In the days when no knights lied.
And for sake of love or of honor.
If 1t need he, true knight died;
And she dreams not she is drawer
Than the woman by her side,
This precious everyday darling,
Who makes sunshine at our side.
All, envy her, Beauty and Genius.
And women the world calls wise;
The utmost Of all your triumphs
Would be empty In her eyes.
(To love and be loved Is her kingdom);
In this her happiness lies.
God bless her. the every day darling!
In this her preciousness lies.
st. Paul Glob
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
CoURTsHIp IN THE YEAR 2oO0.-W

CoURTsHIP IN THE YEAR 2o00.-While
the unmarried woman of the year 1000,
whether young Or old, will enjoy the digni-
ty and independence Of the bachelor Of to-
day, says Edward Bellamy in The Ladies'
Home Journal for February, the insolent
prosperity at present enjoyed by the latter
will have passed into salutary, if sad,
eclipse. No longer proftiDg By the effect
of the pressure Of economic necessity upon
woman, to make him indispensable, but
dependent exclusively upon his intrinsic at
fractions, instead Of being able to assume
the fastidious airs of sultan surrounded
by languishing beauties, he will be fortu-
nate if he can secure by his merits the
smiles of one. In the year 1000 no man,
whether lover or husband, may hope to
win the favor of maid or wife save by de-
sert. While the poet, justly experimenting
the ideal proprieties, has always persisted
in representing man at the feet of woman,
woman has been, in fact, the dependent
and pensioner Of man. Nationalism will
justify the poet and satisfy the eternal fit
ness Of things by bringing him to his mar
row. bones in earnest. But indeed, we
may be sure that in the year 1000 he will
need no compulsion to assume that atti-
tude
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
CATARRH IN NEW ENGLAND,

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction t.
every one using it for catarrhal troubles
G.. K. Meilor, Druggist, Worcester, Mass
I believe Ely's Cream Balm is the bas
article for catarrh ever offered the public
Bush s. Co., Druggists, Worcester, Mass
An article of real merit.-C. P. Alden
Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Those who use it speak highly of it,
Geo. A, Hill, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory re-
sults.-W. P. Draper, Druggist, Spring.
field. Mass.
Lenderman-Well,M Mr.. Richspouse, did
you speak to your wife about that money I
wanted? You said you could raise the wind
in that way.
Rchspouse-Well, I did-bnt that's ALL
Lenderman-What's all?
Riehspouse-Ths wind!
Combined POCKET ALMANAC
and MEMORANDUM BOOK
advertising BROWNS IRON BITTERS
the best Tonic, given away at Drug and
general stores. Apply at once.
Mar. Al m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
1T WORKS WONDERS.

The tonic and Alternative properties of s
S. 8. are now widely known, and it enjoys
wonderful popularity as spring medicine.
1t is as perfectly adapted to the delicate
system of little child as it is to that of the
adult. 1t works wonders on those who use
it ga tonic, as an alternative, and as q
blood purifier. 1t gives health, strength
and heartiness to the sick and the feeble.
1t is adapted to the very young and the
very old. 1t revives, renews and builds uI
the feeble or the broken-down system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

ed i'll had tie key with me-and found it
empty! Isn't it wonderfully
"Wonderful, indeed. I'm so happy"
sighed Roberta. SIT must have dropped
into the tart, Them
"Yes," said Priscilla, quite unaware, that
Roberta meant from her own neck. CANCEL
fingers dropped it in. What an expert
encep'
Roberta wss sobbing in a very sgony OF
relief.
"You good GIRL" said Aunt Priscilla.
"How sympathetic you are"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
OH. FOR SEVERAL THINGS.

Oh,sfor preacher who'd cut it short,
A. doctor who wouldn't fall Ill.
A lawyer without q last resort,
A collector without a bill.
Oh. for plumber much more plumb.
And an iceman far less cold.
A silent partner, deaf and dumb.
A coal man who gives what he sold.
Oh, for milkman who keeps COW,
A grocer who weighs not his hand,
A gasman who settles without row.
And guileless dealer In land.
Oh, for the blooming chump who looks
Such angelic people to find;
They only appear on Sunday school books.
Aud exist in the authors mind!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
For the SPECTATOR.
BY VIM. W. LONG.

NY life is bitter.sweet with your great love,
Rising to grandest joy ,sinkin to bitterest pain;
Come,b bind me in the tresses OF your dusky hair
Scorch up my blood with kisses of pure love-
Let me not speak, scarce breathe or move;
Let life in me take rest, still as one dead,
Let your hearts blood pulse warm to mine;
Draw my fond heart up thro' my lips,
Till all my soul is only filled with YOU.
Kingstree s. O., NoU. 1882
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
ssrEHE OLD PIONEEK
ESTABLISHED 1872
1.-THE AMERICAN FARMER|>
Nearly Half q Century Under
the Same management.

Devoted to Farming, Stock Raising. Fruit
Growing, Market Gardening, the Dairy. the
Poultry Yard, ETC.. etc
Special attention is paid to Fertilizers and
Manures, including those OF commerce and
the farm.
Reports of Representative Farmers Clubs
are notable feature of its issues.
Its Home Department is filed with charm
ing reading and practical suggestions
tor the ladies of the farm household.
The most competent, successful and expert
enced men and women have charge of the sew.
eral departments,
No Farmer in the Atlantic States. from Del
aware to Georgia, can afford to be without this
old and reliable adviser and guide On farm
work.
THE AMERlG CAN FARMER is published twice
every month. ION tne ISL ana iotn.l IL is pean-
type. $500 year. To any one sending a club
OF five, an extra copy will be sent FREE.
SAMUEL SANDS & SONS, Publishers
December "a, 80. Baltimore, Nj 4.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
.All Daily, except Sunday.

sAu Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. Alb has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harpers Ferry via main line. and Harper's
to Lexington.
TRAIN No. AIT has Pullman sieep'ng Car
New York to Washington Dag Coaches Baiti
more to Lexington. Pullman Parlor hait1.
more to Stanton. Passengers from New
York change at Washington. Passengers nom
Philadelphia chance at Harper's Ferry.
No Sunday trains between Harper's FERRY
and Lexington.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. Ais connects at Harper's Ferry with
fast Limited Express trains leaving at l:U7 p.
m. arriving at Columbus at 1923 M, and Chica-
co at Il:lO a.. no. next morning: with train
leaving at 458 o. M, arriving at Cincinnati at
7:45 A. m: ST. Louis at $50 p. M, and connects
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstown
at 200 D. M. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at 1.55 p. m.
Train 4i6 connects with fast Vestfbuled trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1921 p. m. for Pittsburgh
1918 o. M for Chicago, and Los q. 10. for Gin.
cinn att and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
TOO a. M; Chicago at 8: As p. M; cincinnati at
500 o m and st Louis at $3.50 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati ST. Louis, Chicago. and
Pit fshurgh on all express trains.
For rates tick cts baggage Oh and further
apply to b. .. Agents, or to
c. F.. DUDROw. Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester, Va.
IT ODELL General Manager.
CHAs. o. SCULL, Genl Pass. Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
FIHE FABH ron SALE.

Farm" ktuAtsd In Augusta county on DE
Staunton and Middlsbrook road, about SIX
miles from either place. This 10 an exoeli @t
farm, having water in. or can be turned into.
every 1eld. About 2oO Scres are In cultiva-
ton, all OF which IL in fns filth producing fuil
crops. The balance of 100 acrss-thsrs being
800 in ail-is OF fns forest growth.
me buildings are an excellent brick rest
dsnce, containing rooms; q large bank barn,
good repair.
An orchard of we'll selected fruit and In fall
bearing. 10 adjacent to the residence.
4 superior attraction and comfort In conn co.
ton with this property IL the large cold Spring.
The full How of water never varies, and Ia In
itself luxury.
Mr.. r. w. Powell, who resides on the place,
Will show the property to any QUE dssiring to
examine II.
Parties desiring to know the terms and other
Information concerning the property will adj
dress at Fishsrsville, Augusta county, Va.
Iee 4aI j. N. WATSON, MD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

Sanso-He was a man of the world and
yet he was deceived and plundered.
Rodd-Yes, but you must remember that
it was woman of the world who took him
in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
THE MAN AND TIE TIGER.

Three cheers and tiger they gave him
Mckinley, the man with bill
But the workmen who voted to save him.
And his party have now had their fill,
And so from their cheers they're refrain1ng
AS well as from clothing and meat;
The tiger they still are maintaining.
In hopes that Mckinley he'll eat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

NOF1Ck.-Ths undsrsisned have associa.
IN ted themselves together as partners IL,
the name and styis OIL. 4 i'll. RUIGARDNER-
Atto1 nsys-at. Law,
We will practice in the courts of the City OF
Staunton and the counties of Augusta, Rock
ingham. Rockbridgs. Highland and Bath. Ali
law business entrusted to our care will be
promptly and faithfully attended to,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
]. LEWIS BUAGARDNER
July IA-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

IF YOU1l BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
It will cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

sAll Daily. except Sunday.
TRAIN No, 4l8 has Day Coaches Lexington
to Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Par
lor Car Stanton to Baltimore. Day Coaches
and Pullman Buffet Parlor Car Washington
to New York. ~
TRAIN No. 416 has Day Coaches Staunton to
Washington and Baltimore, and De Cofr hes
and Pullman Sleeping Car Washington J
Baltimore to New York:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

Ii you are all run down, tagged out, take
Simmous Liver Regulator and be spry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
BUT AS FOR HE.

Some might praise her starry eyes.
Some her lips or golden hair;
Some might laud her to the skies
For her dimpled cheek SO fair;
Some might vaunt her Grecian nose.
or her dainty. she'll like ear.
Or her statuesque repose;
But for me. who've had to hear
All her endless clack and din,
I can only praise her chinI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

Nos. and A, daily, FEW. Limited, run sol-
Id between New York and Cincinnati with
Vestibule Sleeper between Washington and
Nos.l and have Pullman Sleepers between
Cincinnati and Washington. Solid train be-
tween Cincinnati and Old Point daily.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
RICHMOND DIvIsIoN.-No. 7, daily except
Sunday, leave Richmond 80 p. m. arrives
Charlottesville Is m. No 8, except Sunday.
leave Charlottesville 10 a m. Arrive Rich
mond 90 a m.
HUNTINGTON DIvISIoN.-NO. IL. leaves Cliff
ton Forge daily 80 a M, arrive at Hunting
ton 80 pm, No. IA, daily except Sunday, leave
Huntington 90 a m. arrive Clifton Forge 4 30
p m. No. Is. daily, except Sunday, leave East
Seweli at 90 a M, arrive at Huntington 10 90
q m. No. l6. daily. except Sunday, leave Hunt.
ington at 90 p m, arrive East Seweil 7 05 p m.
CINCIr!NATI DIvISION.-NO. IL daily except
Sunday, leave Russell QrontOn) 10 M, arrive
Cincinnati IL Is m. No. Is daily except Sum
day. leave Cincinnati 2 90 p M, arrive at Rus
sell Z 80 m. No. 10, daily except Sunday.
leave Maysville As a m, arrive at Cincinnati
20 m No 20 daily except Sunday, leave
Cincinnati 90 o m, arrive at Maysville Z 45 p.
m.
Trains at short intervals between Cincinnati
and Dayton.
Through tickets and baggage checked to any
destination. Apply to any c. & o. Ticket Agt
for full Information and tickets
OSCAR G. MURRAY, H. W. FULLER,
Traffic Mang'r. QenI Pass'r Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

INLECTRIC-I wish to inform the public
~ that having been in the business for some
Time, am competent to execute any kind OF
eiectr1cal work In . drst-class maupo or at low
ties.
Gentlemen requiring Electric Bells, Calls
House and Hotel Annunicstors, Electric
Gas-l1ghters, ETC.. etc., respectfully asked
to write to me for pri css and general informa-
ton. Il. r. POLEHAMPTON
P.O. Box COMPREHENSIVE Va
dec1090-Iv -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

NoTE.-The arrival at Louisville and South
Trains from Lynchburg, Lexington. Va.
DanYiIle, Va, etc. connect at Clifton Forge.
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME: West Of Clifton
Forge.
Forge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
= AN Asrfsk;W lstsrn RI.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JANUARY IL, 1891.
LEAVE BASIC. VA.
(Southbound)
TO l. No. q. No. 90
Al4 q. m. 1.N p. No. 62am.
(Northbound.)
No.2. NOD. No IN
9.53 a. No. 342a m
. Nos. l, 2, and run daily between Haeers.
Town and Bristol. Nos. 20 and 80 run daily be-
tween Roanoke and Shenandoah only.
CONNECTIONS.
AT ROANOKE.-W1th Eastbound trains ON
main line for Bedford, Lynchburg and Norfolk.
Win Westbound trains for kadford Pulaski
Bristol and the South.
AT RAnFOkD.-Wlth New River Branch for
Poeahontas and the coal regions; also for the
Ciinch Valley Division.
-. At PULAsKI.-WithN North Carolina Divis.
ION, Tor lvanhoe and Gossan.
AT HAGERSTOWN.-With Western Mary
land and Cumberland Valley Railroads.
For tickets, time cards snd all Information
Call on agent Norfolk q Western Railroad.
W. b. BEvILL. g. A,
'An' H. ~ Roanoke. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

baltimore d OHIO RAILROAD.
Time Table In effect Dec. 9Th. 1890, until fur
thef notice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-24
CITY BRRvIrInS.

B. P. o. of Elks holds its regular meeting
tonight
Regular meeting of Savannah Castle, No.
8, K. g. E., tonight
Regular convocaton of Georgia Council
No. 2, R. & s. NJ, Tonight.
The campfres of Yemassee Tribe No. IS.
l. o. R. NJ. will be lighted tonight.
The lady friends of the Savannah Cadets
will meet at che regimental armory at 4
o'clock this afternoon.
Dr.. ]. B. Read has lost 100 acres Of oats
on his plantation by the overflow in the
river
The Jasper Greens took In nine new MEM
hers last night IL the Greens keep on
growing they will soon be- the big end of
the First Regiment.
Miss Adele Frost gave an excellent per-
Torrance OF "Ingomar" last night she is
q talented actress, aud in the future will
receive warm welcome IN Savannah.
The Belt Line has extended its tracks
from the Savannah brewery to the bridge
over the canal at the head of River street.
adjoining the Ocean Steamship Companv,s
wharf. a distance Of 400 feet The O'clock
car on the Belt Line this morning will be
delayed to allow the putting in of the ground
as wei as the overhead wires. The Indian
street branch, which has heretofore been
operated by mule power. will be an electric
line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-24
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Lenox Dunbar of Memphis is at the Pu-
laski.
G. W. Perkins of Tennille is at the Pu-
laski
F. NJ. Fremont of Atlanta is at the
Pulaski.
]. C. Hiss of Baltimore is stopping at the
Pulaski.
s. +. Siskron of atlanta is a guest of the
Screven.
P. ]. Hyde of Richmond is at the
Screven.
R. g. Lewis of Hawkiusvile is at the
Screven.
c. F. Battle of Columbus is registered at
the Pulaski.
Burt o. Miller Of Augusta is stopping at
the Pulaski
W. G. Yates of Waycross is registered at
the Screven
W. c. McRae of Valdosta is stopping at
the Screven.
DR.. A. Smith of Townsville is stopping
at the Screven.
H. D. Moore aud wife of Eastman are
guests of the Pulaski
L. Y. McKinnon of Scarborough is a
guest of the Screven.
H. Gregg and wife of Nashua. N. H, are
guests of the Pulaski.
]. o. Wilkes and wife of New York are
guests of the Screven.
Capt. U. M. Carter, corps of engineer.
left for New York yesterday
Mrs. E. J. O'Brien and daughter, Miss
Mamie, of New York, are visiting Nh 4.
James Ward, on Waldburg street.
Mr.. James Nell arrived in Savannah yes
terday, and will spend the week here. His
| company is resting in Harrisburg, Pa,
! during Holy Week. and MIR. Neill came to
Savannah to visit his family and friends.
| He will return north Saturday. He IS
looking well, and was warmly received by
his friends yesterday.
]. c. Prince has returned from Cuba
with the following party: j. w. Craig,
Charleston; Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Sholes
Savannah; Mrs. A. U. Eddy, Providence,
r. l.; Mrs. j. c. Porterfeld and Mrs. P. o.
Heasley, Buffalo, n. Y; Mrs. j. B, Strong
and Miss E. B. Strong, New York; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. P. Bell. Lynchburg, Va; Mrs. Ida
]. Phillips, Brooklyn, N. z; Mr.. Nc
Donald. Mcdonald, Fla: Mr.. Brown.
Orlando, Fla. Mr.. E. B. Dunshee, Boston,
Mass. They visited all the places OF interest.
| Mr.. Prince will be in town Tomorrow 10
| arrange an excursion for March 20, con-
Meeting with the greatest bull fight Of the
season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-24
THE FEAST OF PUR1M.

Religious Services and Gayety in
Honor of the Festival.
The Hebrew festival of Purim began
last night andswill end tonight. Services
were held in the Mickva Israel Synagogue
at 8 O'Clock ard will be continued to-day.
The thirteenth day Of Adar, which COM
menced according to the Hebrew calendar)
last night, is observed by the Jewish people
as a season of rejoicing. Its observance is
not found recorded in the Pentateuch, for
it was instituted by the rabbis. The festi-
val commentaries the deliverance Of the
Jews from the vile plot of their implacable
enemies, Haman and his sons By the
providence of God and through the inter-
cession of Esther with the Persian monarch
the infamous decree was annulled, and
Hannah and his sons suffered the fearful
penalty intended TO be inflicted upon the
Jewish race.
The service Of the synagogue embraces
the reading Of the Book OF Esther, with ap-
propriate prayers and Thanksgiving psalms
It is time-honored custom in families and
among relatives and friends to interchange
presents on this holiday. and the poor are
not forgotten, as assistance is always on
this day furnished to the needy.
The annual Purlm ball commemorative
of the festival was held two weeks ago.
This afternoon the annual Childrens' ball.
under the auspices OF the Harmonic Club,
will be given at Masonic Temple Tonight
the Hebrab Gemiluth Hased will give its
charity ball at Armory Hall. The Har-
mouy orchestra will play at both of these
entertainments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-24
At THE WATER woaKs.

supt Menning's Improvement Of tho
Buildings and Grounds
Supt. James Manning Of the water works
has made many improvements In the build
ings and grounds Of the works within the
last few months
The brick building containing the pump
ing machinery has been painted inside.
even 10 tie floor. and presents the appear
ance rather OF q fine private home
than water works. The en-
gines and pumps are polished to
the highest degree, and person can see bis
likeness in the brasses, 50 bright are they
kept. The basement, which contains the
mains and suction pipes, has been white
washed and fixed up in keeping with the
floor overhead.
New whlIewsshed fences have been put
around the grounds, aHd the land in the
southern portion Of the tact, which, up 10
few month, ago. was over
has been plowed over and sowed
with oats, making a very pleasing sight to
the eye. Grass has been sown in other por.
tons which needed 1t; trees have been
planted, and two large and fine flower
gardens have been laid out with choicest
rose bushes and japonica trees.
One OF these adjoins Supt. Msnningis
private office, and the other is on the edge
OF the pond. Everything is thriving, and
by May the gardens wIl make pretty show
with tceir profusion of flowers. Some of
the rose bushes are already in bloom.
Supt. Manning takes great pains to keep
erything in II st-clasJ order, aud the APP
peara1ce Of the works aud surroundings
bears testimony that he is succeeding ad-
mirably. de said he is sorry that the city
will be compelled to abandon the site when
the new works are built in Springfield.
The tract would make a delightful park
with but small outlay of money. IL has
all the natural requirements for such a
place as regards shade trees, gardens and
lawns, and its being on the bank Of the river
adds much to its importance for the pur.
pose. 1t might be a good idea for the coun-
Gil to consider the matter when the new
works are built and the present plant
abandoned.
Supt. Manning says the boring of new
wells does increase the supply Of water, and
in support Of his statement called attention
TO the fact that before the two last wells
were bored river water had to be used to
assist in supplying the demand. The new
wells increased the supply TO such an ex-
tent that no river water has been used since
Dec. 30, nor does Mr.. Manning believe
that any more will have to be
pumped. In regard to the theory that the
Springfield wells will draw the water from
those at the present water works Supt
Manning says its fallacy has been proven
long ago. He aud Consulting Engineer
johnson shut off the wells of the works for
day to see what effect it would have on
the big 12-inch one at Springfield. and the
supply was not affected in the least.