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coLoRED D1vrNEs IN CONFERENCE.
Bishops and Pastors Meet To-Day to
Talk Church Matters.

Bishops and Pastors Meet To-Day to
Talk Church Matters.
The conference of the ministers of the
colored Methodist churches of the Wash
ington district is in session to-day at the
East Washington Mission, corner of Four
teenth and G streets northeast.
The Conference is not being held to
change the location of any of the present
pastors, but to receive oral reports from
The ministers in charge of the fifteen
churches in this District, which embraces
all colored charges of the M. 4. Church in
the entire State of Maryland, those in the
District of Columbia and in the eastern
part of Virginia.
Among the noted colored divines as
sembled this morning were Bishop w. II.
Miles of Kentucky, presiding elder of the
District; the Rev. j. S. Smothers, the
Rev. ]. w. Luckett of Miles Chapel, the
Rev. III. Primrose of Holsey Mission, who
is secretary Of the Conference the Rev.
G., NJ. Blunt CT Front Royal Va, and
others
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No City

In all Virginia, in truth, none in all this
country, has shown the remarkable prog
ress that has characterized the history of
the city of Roanoke. Barely nine years
ago it was little village hamlet, with but
three or four hundred population. To-day
il is big, busting, growing city of $4,000.
1t was not an Aladdin's lamp or any
mysterious agency that effected this UNI
paralleled change. 1t was simply the ex.
istence and propinquity of enormous
natural resources and the beginning of
their development. To-day furnaces,
foundries, machine shops are in operation,
furnishing employment 10 thousands of
skilled mechanics and workmen. Millions
and millions of dollars are invested there.
Immense mines of iron ore and coal are
being opened and their treasures are being
poured into the lap of the city. One Of the
greatest manufacturing cities of this great
country has its foundation at Roanoke and
its supeTstructre will there be erected.
This is all preliminary to the statement
that there is now an opportunity offered
TO citizens of Washington TO share in the
profits arising from this great develop
ment, The slightest investigation will be
convincing, A dollar iudiciously invested
now will return many fold, Read the al
vertisement of Weed, Elliott and Com
pany, 1914 Fstreet in another column and
call upon them.
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Nell.Drllled Gnnrdsnen.

There was a competitive drill for
squads of eight for each company in the
National Guard at the Centre Market
Armory last night. The large armory
was crowded to its fullest capacity and
unusual interest was taken in the drilling,
The Judges selepted to determine as to
who were entitled to hepri2es were Major
Peixotto, Captain William Il. Horton and
Adiutant Mcdowell announced that the
following were the winners; Company c,
Second Battalion, Captain c. $. pomer;
II. Domer, G. II. Sessford w. E. Crist, j.
q. Gessford, r.. ID. Cromwell and j. p.
Cromwell, They were heartily congratu-
lated for their victory.
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IN and About the City.
ENTERTAINMENTS.

ALBAVGu's Carleton Opera Company In
"The Mikndon Evenings at SIS. Matinee
Saturday only.
NEW NATtoNAt,-"rhe Private Secretary"
Evenings at s. Matinees Wednesday and Sat
urday.
HARRs'-Adn Gray i'm east Lynne" Even
ings at s. Matinccs Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
KERNAN's-Frank McNish Speciality Com
pany. Evenings at 3. Matinees Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
GLoBE-Burke's Novelties and Female Jock
cys. Evenings at 8. Matinees Monday Wedncs-
day, Friday and Saturday.
BENNtNG RACE COURSE Races daily at 3
p. m.
Excursions Marshall Hall, the steamer
Charles Manchester, daily ut 10 m. and p. m
Observation-Disclosures game, 1880 p. m,
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A Chnnre nf schadnle.

Commencing Sunday, May 10, the
through morning train for the South will
leave Washington at ll;l5 a. m, instead
Of $50 a. IN. Washington and South
western yestibuled limited, $40 p. M;
trains for Lynchburg and local stations,
$50 q. m.
Trains from Iynchburg and local sta
tions arrive at Washington 1850 p. IN. and
$3.50 p. m. No other changes in arrivals
and departures from Washington.
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PROPOSALS. FOR STATIONERY.-WAB
i Department, Washington, d. c., April Y,
1S0l.--Scalcd proposals. in duplicate, will he
received ut this oniCe until o'clock p. m.
FRIDAY, MAY IL, 1891, for furnishing statinn-
cry for the War Department and Its bureaus in
Washington, during the fiscal year ending
IuV Iu' iG p"N w
CURED, will be furnished on application to this
office. Bids will be considered on each item
separately. Proposals must be Endorsed on
the outside OF the envelope, Proposals for
Stationery and addressed to N. II, THORP.
Supply Division. p15,16.1TtS mats
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Its EnoelIent oualitles

Commend to public approval the Cali
fOrnia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs,
II is pleasing to the eye and to the taste,
and by gently acting ON the kidneys,
liver and bowels, il cleanses the system
effectually, thereby promoting the health
and comfort of all who use IL.
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Rear i'm Mind

the frock and sack suits in serge, chey-
lot and cashmere materials we advertise
$40, $3.50, $3.50 and SIS. Eiseman
Bros, Seventh and u.
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DRoPosALs. FOR CONVERTING PAINT

PROPOSALS. FOR CONVERTING PAINT
i Shop, Building No. IT, Mt Navy Yard, Wash
ngton, ID. G., into two Onlccrs' Quarters,
Bureau of Yards and Docks, Navy Depart
mcnt, Washington, D. g., April ~, ISL
Sealed proposals in duplicate, Endorsed Pro
posals for Officers Quarters at Washington
will he received ut this Bureau until o'clock
p. M, on WEDNESDAY,, JUNE II, 1Sli and
publicly opened Immediately thereafter.
Specifications and blank forms of proposals.
will he forwarded upon application to this
Bureau or to the Commaudant Of the Navy
Yard, Washington, d. G. Bidders are cN-
pcctcd to fully inform themselves OF the char
Yard or Bureau, where plans may be- cNam,
inod. Responsible security will be required
for the faithful performance OF the contract,
and the right II reserved TO reject any or all
proposals not deemed advantageous to the
Government, and to waive defects \ bond
for the sum OF two thousand dollars DS!,O9D
must accompany bids for the work. y. II.
FARQullAR, Chief Of Bureau,
nD1S. mn1 rs
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IMPAIRMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
~ Washington. D. c., May /, 1891. sealed
proposals will be received by this Department
until MAY ~ 1891, at ~ m, for furnishing
supplies for the fiscal year beginning July I,
1891, and ending June 30, 1892 n follows: sta
tioncry, lumber, paints, oils, etc, ice, flower
pots, miscellaneous supplies, fuel and for the
purchase of waste paper Bids for stationery
opened ut p m, other bids at 10 noon. The
Department reserves the right to reject any on
all bids and to waive any defect in same. Bids
must be made duplicate on blanks furnished
by the Department. For information and
blanks apply to the Disbursing Office EDWIN
WILLlIS, Acting Secretary.
mails Is -
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MARRIED.

Mel EOD-MARTIN.-O Wednesday, May
g. 1891; at the Epiphany Church, by the Rev,
David Barr, William Il. Mcleod of Washing
ton, d, G., and Helen Virginia Martin of Blu
pbopou a
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Judge Hagner presiding-Desmond VS..
Mcconnell; John II. Lewis appointed
guardian ad Item. Flanagan VS.. Flana-
gan; bill dismissed with costs. Plummer
VS.. Butler; pro confesso against Mary j.,
Jones ordered. Clark VS.. Clark testimony
before William IL. Dennis, examiner
ordered taken. Hewlett VS.. Egan; rule on
the defendant, made TetuTnable May rs,
granted. Durand VS.. Bateman; Harry H..
Wells appointed guardian ad Item.
Harper VS.. Paschell; sale ratified nisi.
Our boys long pants suits for 81 are
beauties; better qualities propoTtionately
low, Eiseman Bros. Seventh and u.
Rnrhnlnu 10 nnrn
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Instruct Of Coi0mJid. CoVpty IF washington, So
|, W, LAIRD, JR., cashier Of the abovc-namcd
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
mcnt is true to the best Of my knowledge and
hclicf. W. LAIRD, JR., Cashier,
Subscribed md sworn 10 before me. this 9TH
day of May. 1891. l.. $. FREY.
Notary Public.
CorreCt-Attcst:
S. THOMAS BROWN,
LOUIS ID. WINE,
CHARLES NJ. MATTHEWS.
If Directors.
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LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-tlj5 2lST ST. A LlGHTCOLORED
| Pug Dog; NO CullaT answers 10 name OF
CafCO Reward If returned 20 above address.
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Washington, District Of ColaDJiq, IS!
!, BRENT l.. BALDWIN. cashier of the
abovcnamed bank, do solemny swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief
BRENT l.. BALDWIN,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sth
day of May, 1891. SAN. CROSS.
Notary Public
CorreCt-Attcst:
GEO. c. ITENNING,
SIS. SHEDD,
q. G. GREEN.
j.. G. SCHAFER,
ISADORE SAKS,
GEO. A. SHElIAN,
directors
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

n-ZyaREpORT OF THE CONDITION
b-lg OF rItE
PRIMERS AND MECHANICS NATIONAL
BANK,
At Georgetown, in the District Of Columbia
AT The close OF business May I, 1891.
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No better whisky in the market than
Berkeley, at Tharp's, Sl8 f street north
west.
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Per month
LOANS,
In sums 10 emit NJ per cent

REAL. ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe as L, S, bonds, SIX per cent, payable
quarterly. In sums OF $1,000, Small premium
charged
The above is only portion OF the property
on my books. For full list call at Office for
bulletin Issued on the let and 10Th.
T. K. WAGGAMAN.
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N1BeREPORT OF TIE CONDITION
~ OF THE
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK or WASH
INGTON,
At Washington. in the District OF Columbia,
At the close of business, May !, 1891.
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M lStElIANEbI IS SlPPLlES--Pu-trtlg
wi Department Washington. y. G.. Apr'l
IL, 1891 Scaled proposals win he received 40
this Department until SATURDAY, THE
10TH DAY or MAY, 1881, at ~ o'cluck noon,
at which time and place they VIII Zoe opsIrd iu
the presence of bidders or their DuthllI
agents or attorneys, for doing the ucut--iry
painting In the Department; Tor winding and
keeping the clocks IN repair and for FURNISH
ing such coal, wood. ice, curpcts, rluir-, cot
ton cloth Gur map mounting, soap, closet
paper, matches, busters, Whi-k ana corn
broOms, desk and vastc-pnpcr baskets aud
forage a- may hc ordered during the fiscal
year beginning July i. iSn and ending June
~. 1872. BIDS are also invited for the purchase
Of the wnstc paper from the postonicc Depart
mcnt, Money order Building and the new
buldiug opposite the Department, and for
washing towels. Blanks for proposals. with
specifications giving detailed statement OF the
requirements TO De met in respect TO each
article and also the estimated quantities prob
ably to he required OF each, and giving fnll
instructions n 10 the manner OF bidding aud
conditions to he observed by bidders, viii be
furnished on application TO the superintendent
and Disbursiug clerk, PostO1ce Department,
Washington, u. c. The Postmastcr-Genoral re-
serves the right TO reject any or all bids, 10
waive technical defects and TO accept any part
OF any bid and reject the Ottr part. = \.
WHITFIELD, Acting POstma@tcr.Gcncral.
nplT,2i mails
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FOR SALE AND RENT
EAL ESTATE BULLETIN.

III by
THOMAS E. wAGGAMAN, 917 street
Changes made ednesdays and Saturdays.
S-SToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE,
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I ANING ASPHALT And GRANITE
II Block puyomcuts Proposals. for lmuru,
iug Streets and Avenues ip the District OF
Columbia nice of the Commits ipncr- ID. g.
Washington ID. g., May a.. l-gl Scaled proc
po4as vim hc received at This office uutii 10
O'Clock noon ON "WEDNESDAY. MAY aI. 1fl.
tor Improving .trcot- aud avenues with 'urh.
cutters. Sidewalks nnd roadway p1yeW-ui-.
Blank forms Of proposal. and specifications
con be obtained ai this Office upon application
therefor. togclicr with ull necessary iutlrm1.
uou, and only hid- upou those form. Will be-
considered. The ughi IT, reserved tu reject
any and al bids or parts of bids j vs..
DOUGLASS. j. ". ROSS. WIN. g. RO-~ELL.
acting Commissioners d. G..
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LIABILITIES.

DANL h. CLARKE,
q. G., GREEN,
GEO. RlNEAL, JR,,
A. A. WILSON.
GEO. Il. LEMON,
Directors.
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m~Sg=oFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF
R@S Taxes, District of Columbia, Washing
ton, April 30, 1Sq1.-The attention OF taX-pay-
ers is called to the tax levied for the year end
ing June 30, 1891, on real and personal prop
crty. The second half OF such tax where not
previously paid, will become due and payable on
The LIST day of May, and if not paid before the
list day of June ensuing shall thcreupon be in
arrears and delinquent and penalty OF per
Centum upon the amount thereof shall be
added and the same, with other taxes due and
in arrears, shall be listed for advertisement
and sale in the manner prescribed oy existing
law. BY orc er of the Commissioners Of the
District OF Columbia. Attest-E. G.. DAVIS,
Collector of Taxes, ID. G.,
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WANTED BY A WHITE WOMAN. a
w place TO work u house Address l5t Is
~ n. W.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-05

mounted by row of yellow roses, and
large branches of oak leaves hung over
the altar. Heavy festoons OF oak
leaves were suspended over the whole.
On the side of the steps leading to the
chancel was large vase of choice
roses and on the altar were two more
The font was filled with tea roses
The General and wife left for the West
on the evening of their marriage, and
are passing the summer months on the
Pacific slope.
Mrs. Schofeld is beautiful young
woman still on the sunny side of TWEEN.
ty-hve years. She was the belle OF
Keokuk. Gen. Schofield is more than
sixty years old. OF course there is a
romance connected with the marriage.
Gen. Schofield had been an old friend
of the family and used To seat his wife
on his knee when she was wee child.
She grew up with an affection for him
which ripened into love and marriage.
They will make their permanent resi-.
dcnce in st. Louis.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-05

and gaspingfor breath like hunted
animal at bay. Some woman scream
ed, and in the confusion that ensued
the caustic remark of the man who
had been the cause of this apparent
tiasco was allowed to pass unnoticed;
though a feeling was becoming general
that such an experiment should never
have been permitted; and no one not
iced the dazed, thwarted look of Mrs.
Jerome as she turned to her husband
and listened to his hurried explana-
ton.
The attention OF every onS was riv-
eted on the young political, as, pale
still, but with restored composure, he
excused himself for having caused
such q connection, attributing his
nervousness to weak health and over
fatigue during the day.
Poor fellow, he does look wretch
eddy i'll, /" said Mrs. Fame, who had
been awed into silence for the last few
minutes. "They say he has never
been the same since that poor girl
was killed three years ago. He was
devoted to her, and she was secretly
engaged to someone else; indeed treat
ed him rather badly, so the story
goes. 1t is foolish of him to come up
here season after season as he does; it
only keeps the old wound open, and
really l don't understand him caring
to come. 1t is sort OF morbid inn
pulse, suppuse."
was silent.
In my own mind was wondering
whether no one else was chatting at
this abrupt and altogether impotent
conclusion; whether no one else was
haunted by the suspicion that this
man had been prime mover i'll that
unforgotten tragedy, though, perhaps,
not with deliberately murderous in
tent. Had we by chance stumbled on
a means by which crime might be in
falibly detected? Ii so, the secret OF
the fascination this place had posses
sed for him was explained; and Meme
sis, in the shape OF Mrs. Jerome had
this night walked in among us to
avenge a hapless victim.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-05

spent with his fatheron the farm. His
education was only such as the average
farmer boy OF that day received-a rev
months in winter at the log school
house. His parents were strictly Chris
tian, and he was trained in all the
rigidity of the Puritan doctrines. To-
bacco he never used in any form and
an oath was never heard 20 escape his
lips. The worst language he remem-
beers using was when he charged cow
with being possessed with tine deEi',
and he has always regretted that he did
not speak of her instead as "A bad COW,
which he thinks would have answered
just rs well.
shortly before the war Of 1912 MIR.
Brooks left the farm and at the village
OF Milford in the same state, engaged
as an apprentice in the blacksmith
shop OF an older brother. Near the
close of the war his brother was draft
ed, and 10 obey the summons must
leave n dependent family. Young
Brooks, who was still single, promptly
offered to 90 as substitute. Enlisting,
he served for three months in the capa.
city Of cook, and the war having closed
was honorably discharged. He has
forgotten his company and the number
Of his regiment, but remembers Col.
John Steele as the commander. He re-
turned to Hancock, where two years
later he was united in marriage To Miss
Deidamia Brooks, OF that village. The
venerable wife died in 1863 From this
union came nine children 1--we OF whom,
three sons and two daughters, are now
living; John at Lickley's Cor
ncrs, William az Reed City,
James at Walaron, Dcidamia ut Jack
son, and Charlotte at Harrison. soon
after his marriage Brooks emigratcd TO
Unadilla, y. y. There, after few
years at farming, he resolved to come
still farther west, and again fixing up
his emigrant wagon pushed out. He
was headed for northern Ohio or south.
ern Michigan, but meeting al Cattarau-
gus a returning party from the west he
was SO discouraged By their report ot
the country that he settled at Cattarau.
gus and remained for twenty years,
while in a sawmill. In 1888 he put into
execution his resolve 10 come TO Micht.
gan, settling in Pittsford township,
where he worked farm for twenty.
eight years and then removed In ISL
10 the homestead in Wright township,
where he now resides with his son
James. Five years ago his tooth birth.
day was publicly celebrated in a grove
near his home, where there were over
1000 people assembled in honor 81 the
occasion. Three brass bands, several
GA X. posts. and various other orguni.
cations were in attendance.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-05

the marriage Of Gen. John NJ. Schofeld.
U.S.A., and Miss Georgia Kilbourne, of
Keokuk. The marriage ceremony took
place Mt st. Johns Episcopal Church.
The elite of the city gathered there
long before the time appointed for the
wedding bells to ring out the happy
news that two hearts had been sealed
as one. Gen. Schofield arrived there
the morning of the wedding from St.
Louis, and was ret at the train by
Terrence Post GA. R., and the leading
citizens Of the town, including the
mayor and city officials.
At the church the decorations were
elaborate, but in the utmost good taste.
On both sides of the platform, screen,
ing the organ on one side and the hap
tismal font on the other, were large
curtains Of oak leaves and evergreens
bordered with pink tea roses, producing
most beautiful effect The chanccl
rail was covered with evergreen, sur.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-05
Shakespeare in AMERICA,
He Is More Popular Here Than in
Any Other Country,

he IS MORE Popular Here Than In
Any Other Country.
An exceedingly interesting and ex.
haustive article upon the Shakespeare
Year appeared in a recent issue OF the
Birmingham Daily Post, in England.
which, although unsigned, is uudoubt.
eddy the work OF the indeiatigable and
accomplished "Shakespearean," sam.
uel Timmins. the article eomprisesa
survey OF all the contributions TO III.
erature and criticism and all forms Of
Shakespearean activity during the
year in all parts OF the world, and the
copious references 10 America are az
especial value, because nowhere else.
so far as we know, is such careful
and thorough statement accessible.
Il appears that thenumber OF Amer.
lean pilgrims 10 the birthplace, home
and grave OF Shakespeare at Stratford
far surpasses that from other coun.
tries. There We're probably not fewer
than twenty thousand American Wis.
itors during this last year, and every
year there are more The article paws
Just tribute to the American editors
specifying Richard Grant White
whose "Shakespeare's Scholar" in
1884, introduced the active modern
interest OF this country in the poet 3
works. DR. Howard Furness' Warrior.
um" is well called 1.-THE greatest OF an
editions OF Shakespeare plays" and
Dr. W. j. Wolie's article rcfuting the
'cryptogram" theory oi Mr.. Donnelly
the article holds 10 be conclusive.
Preston Johnsons theory OF Hamlet
as James l. does not escape the eye
OF the author, who pronOunees the
claim mot proved"
The labors OF the New York and
Philadelphia Shakespeare societies are
mentioned with great commentator.
The ShakespenFnna, serial publica.
tion issued by them, is described ~
ono (which America WIS first to
establish, and which Shakespeare
own land has not tried TO rival or
surpass Alvey A. Adrc. oi Wash.
ington is called the article perhaps
the most learned among Americans
on all questions OF the English
drama, Chicago proposes 10 erect u
Shakespeare hall including a theatre,
library, aud museum, and the picture
OF American activity ia the study OF
Shakespeare, and not as Bacon.
must tn the mind 81 Mr.. Donnelly
with disuay.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-05
HOW TO TRAvEL COMFORTABLY.
Hlnts About Handling Clothing and
Toilet Articles IN a Shopper.

In taking long journey il
is we'll TO make oneself as com.
Portable as possible especially at
night. When taking your place in
the slecping-car berth. do not, for
fear OF various emergencies, which
seldom arise, attempt 10 sleep IN an
your clothes, Undrcss sufficiently to
be at perfect ease ia any position you
may assume during slcop This
freedom Of lungs and limbs will assure
you rest at least, even Il you fail 20
sleep. IN wintertimc always carry
light wooden wrapper to avoid colds.
You should have n neat little case
or bag Of linen into which you slip
your purse, jcwclry, hairpina. etc, aud
put this under your pillow in the
corner nearest the window. III the
rack or net which hangs above you
place all small articles 0i apparel
You Will then know. on nwaking Just
where TO put your hand on any thing
you wish TO find.
II you wake and go carly to tile
dressing-room you may make com.
plete and refreshing toilet before the
other folks are up. Have in your
satchel all appliances, such as soap
and toothbrush in celluloid cases, 4
sponge in its bag OF oiled silk, brushes,
combs, whisk, etc, ctc. BE sure to
provide your own towels.
The dress can be well brushed and
hung up till needed on convenient
hook. Carry also a bottle oflavender
or Florida water and pour some OF
this into the bowl II rests and re.
freshes one wonderfully.
After this careful toilet and a good
breakfast, served hot. you can stand
with but slight additional fatigue
second days journey.
SO much seems TO be provided for
our comfort and enjoyment during the
day while travelling that Il seems
necessary to have thought for the
night only, as the nights rest or un.
rest will most always make or mar
the day before s-Housekeeper's
Weekly.