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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

The irrigation experiments u D''N
inson county which may cover 4oo
acres next year are quite respectable
but they look rather small BY the side
OF a contract Receiver I. L. Dewey
has on his hands in that line. Word
was received today from Hartford
Conn, that the bondholders OF the
Garden City Irrigation company ann
the Southwestern Irrigation compan!
met on Friday and decided to furnish
the funds to put the bitches OF the
two companies, Of which Mr. Dewey
is receiver, in working order again.
For the past few years the properties
have been neglected and they have
greatly deteriorated in condition IL
is proposed to repair the DAMS clean
the main canals, fix the laterals' etc.
and put the plants in shape for crop
raising. 1t is estimated that 1t VIII
take $4,000 to $40, to do this and
the money will be put at Mr.. Dewey's
disposal to commence work soon'
The bitches have about $4,000 acres
subject to irrigation, making tnem
two Of the largest irrigation proper
ties in the state. 1t is proposed to
devote the larger portion Of the lands
to alfalfa, raising, but to econom'ze
water and to provide for the susten
ance Of the settlers families the farm
ers will be urged to put up windmlli'
for irrigating garden patches Int
decision Of the bondholders will be o
much interest to Finney and Kearne.
counties where the bitches are Located
as the improvements will bring vas
tracts under cultivation and Undue
considerable immigration Of settler
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

oRAToaIcAL AS oclATloN



Ia on Meets In Topeka.
TopEh ,.an., Nov. 28.-The execu.
tive committee Of the State Oratorical
society met in Topeka Saturday to ar
range for the annual oratorical con-
test. The following members OF the
committee were present; W. $. Belden,
Washburn; II. c. Case, Baker univer'
sity; E. 7. Hackney State university'
A. 5. Newman, state normal; j. IL.
Haigh, Ottawa university; j. c. Hib-
bard, College Of Emporia; D. Il. Blair
Wesleyan university and A. A. Parker
Southwestern college.
1t was decided TO hold the contest ut
the Grand opera house in Topeka on
February "a, The following judges
were selected for the occasion;
Thought and Composition - Judge
Stillwell, Erie; Judged. D. McCleverty'
Fort Scott, and I. Il, Dewey, Abilene
Alternates - Prof. DIN, Manhattan
Superintendent Richardson, Wichita
DR.. +. Z. Vassar, Kansas City, Mo-; D.
c. Gray, Abilene; Judge Thompson
Burlingame, md l. 0. Pickering, OLA
the.
Delivery-Ed lloch, Marioni Rev
Charles Mitchell, Kansas City, Mo.
and Judge jackson, Howard. Alter
nates-Maj. William Warner, kansa'
City, Mo-; Senator Parker, Olathc
Senator Householder, Columbus; Judg'
Iierrick, Wellington; Rev. j. Il. Rich
ardson, lliawatha, and DR.. Clutz, o
Atchison.
Special alternates on delivery
Bishop Vincent, Col. }. G. Caldwell
Maj. j. X. hudson, Chief Justice llor
ton, Mr.. Justice Allen and John Mac
Dnnald
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

DIRE ,,x.i y. = e..'.-S.'
The young people are arranging
for l german next Tuesday evening"
Dec. 4.
n ia time for statements Of CAM
psign expenses to be filed with 'ns
county clerk.
n Won want something to worry
about you might take Hicks preal0.
ton that it will be very airy next
q ring.
Father Bononcini has not YET
tound his horse. 1t is feared that 1t
4 !. Q en-, not straycd. 1t is getting
pretty low down to steal from MIN
lister.
The huge eagle claws which Fat
Culick exhibits as a sample Of nis
Colorado prowess don't prove as mu''
Is they might. He bought them '0'
dollar Of a Mexican halfbreed.
*. c. Star; The Abilene skating
rink will entertain tac ant'-literarl
crowd at masquerade tourney h'
little will have to come out on ON
aide or the other or leave town.
No conclusion was arrived at D.
the parish meeting Of st. John'
church last evening in regard to
new pastor. Rev. 9. Rowland mn
assistant to Bishop Thomas coho"c'
al services.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

That Democratic wonder, the New
York Weekly World, has just changed
Its weekly into twice-a-wees paper
and you can now get the two papers a
week for the same old price-Sl.oo
a year.
Think OF it! The news from New
York right at your door fresh every
three days-l04 papers a year we
have made arrangements whereby we
can furnish the WEEKLY REFLECTOR
and the twice-a-week New York
World all for only s2.l5 a year Here
Is your opportunity to get your own
local paper and the New York World
twice every week at extraordinarily
low rates. Address or call on the
REFLECTOR.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

The Santa Fe route will run two
home seekers excursions to all points
In following territory:
Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah,
Wyoming, Arkansas, Tennessee Tex
sspt Memphis), Mississippi, Alabama
Louisiana except New Orleans)' +"
Ill points on K. e. +. S. & NJ. except
Msmphis), to Idaho feast Of and in
eluding Nampa), to all points IN
Arizona and New Mexico on tho 5. +.
Co. and to Phoenix and Tampa.
Rate-One first class standard fare
plus 800 for the round trip M
tickets to be sold for less than min
mum rate Of 81. -. Limited for rr
turn % days from date Of sale. s'oi
over will be allowed in either diree-
Hon south Of Arkansas City also al
and west Of Colorado common points.
For further information call on or al
dUw J. G. ROBERTS,
Agent A. 7. & 5. F,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
Shifting Soil.

fReal Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abstractcrl
Lee Kelly to Everett Rathbonc, Its q
10bk Is Herington. 81.
saml wylic to R NJ vanDoren, 1t 8 'k
Smalley's add Abilene, 800
Jacob May to John Engel, n +! NV !
S5-lj-3, 81.
RIM yanioren to j H Vinson 1t ) BIZ
2 malley's add Abilene, ssO'
&c, (, Hassptt to J H Chase Sc a.
III. S290O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
Will PLAY at Salina.

The Abilene-Salina football game
Thanksgiving will be played at sallna
at 5 p. m. Thursday. 1t is somewhat
Of disappointment'tO Abilene lovers
Of the game but many Of them will
accompany our team to see the sport
An effort is being made to secure a
Union Pacific special from Chapman
to sallna, passing through Abilene
about p. m. and returning after the
rame.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 2o--0n the
morning Of November "a, 1854, Col. G.
X. Holiday, John Armstrong and
other well known Kansas pioneers
selected the site Of Topeka for town,
but the town was not laid out until
December 8, 1854. The fortieth ami
yersary Of that event is to be appropri'
ately celebrated on the 5th Of Deem
Der Of the present year by the Shaw
nee County Old Settlers association,
which has about 100 members, who
settled in Shawnee county in territorial
DAYS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
Destructive Fire Mt Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 2a-What
was, according to Chief Hale, the most
destructive residence FIRE that ever Wis
tied Kansas City occurred yesterday
morning when fifteen beautiful two
story frame residences fronting on Car
field and Euclid avenues between
Twepty.ninth and Thirteth streets
were totally consumed. In the entire
SQUARE but one residence was saved,
that Of Mrs. Ella Osborne, 2000 Garfield
avenue. 1t is estimated the loss Will
be $50, 800, with about $50, 600 insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
MONEY QUESTION.
An Effort May Be Made to Get o
Committee Appointed.
SMITH WANTS THE MRAE BILL.
The New York World on tho Fopu''M Soss
In All the states The Second Session
Of the Kansas Irrigation As
ISOLATION Closed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-Thcre IL n
prospect that II congress fails to take
action upon the suggestions for the
modification Of the national currency
system which It is understood will be
recommended by the president or tho
secretary Of the treasury, there Will
be an effort TO secure legislation look
ing to the appointment OF monetary
committee on the lines Of the bill
suggested by the Commercial club OF
Chicago. This plan embraces the ap'
pointment by the president OF COM
mittee Of non-partsan character whose
duty 1t will be 10 investigate the nature
and working Of each kind OF money
now In use and in their report indicate
the monetary standard which will best
promote the foreign and domestic
trade Of the United statesand preserve
the public credit at home and abroad
WANTS THE MRAE BILL
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. -Sccretary
Smith, of the interior department Will
strenuously rccomment in his annual
report the passage Of the Mclsac bill
which is now pending, the effect OF
which would be to place all public
lands on sale to the highest bidder. II
is understood that II the passage Of
this bill can be secured the secretary
will then promptly open to settlement
the Kickapoo reservation and also
favor carrying ont the agreement win
the Kiowas and Comanchcs, by which
their lands would also be opened te
settlement.
VOTE on THE P0PULIsTs'
New York, Nov, 20. The World Of
to-day gives lirt showing the number
OF votes cast by the 'populist party II
oil the states at the last general cleo
ton as compared with the votes cas-
by the same party in 1892 The worlf
saws. "In 1892 the populist party pollet
altogether l,Oll, 02l votes for president
Between 1892 and 1894 there was n.
general election, the returns OF which
can DO compared with the year pre-
ceding, This year the populist vot
was i,e3O,OOO. u guin Of nearly 6oo,oo
votes 10 two years.
KANSAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION.
HUTCHINSON, Kan, Nov 2e.--Satui
day closed the second annual sessio
Of the state Irrigation association
The convention was lorgely ottende
and much interest taken in the sui
D jcct. George y Cannon, president 9
The Mormon church, Of Salt Lake, On
. Judge Emery, national lecturer, wei
the principal spvakcS An exhibit {
irrigation machinery such as WIN
= mills, gasoline and steam engines WI
/. held near the Auditorium, where %
0 meetings were held. The old office
were reelected,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
rorbett,s Challenge for O'D0nneli.

CulcAeo, Nov. 2o.-Champion Cor
bett Saturday deposited $1,000 with W.
II. Davis and issued q challenge In
behalf Of steve 0Donnell to meet any
prize fighter, barring none except him
self. ior the largest purse offered and .
side bet Of $4,000 The challenge y
directed especially at Peter Maher and
IA Smith.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
On to St. Louis.

For the meeting of the Transmits
sisissippi Congress, to be held in St.
Louis, Nov. 26 to goth, the Union
Pacific system, the Overland Route
will make rate Of one fare for the
round trip, plus 500 from all
points In Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado
and from Cheyenne, Wyo.
Tickets will be on sale Nov. 2lth
and 25th, limited to continuous
passage in each direction. with final
limit Of Dec. 4th. An excellent OPP
portunity to visit St. Louis. For full
particulars call on your nearest
Union Pacific agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

sergt Kelly, a celebrity D.
Irish bar, had a remarkable habit
Of drawing conclusions directly at
variance with his premises, and was
consequently nicknamed counselor
Therefore" In court, on one OCCASION
he thus addressed the jury; 1.-THE case
Is so clear. gentlemen, that you cannot
possibly misunderstood II, and should
nav your understandings a very poor
compliment Il ! dwelt upon II Tor
another minute; therefore, ! shall at
once proceed 70 explain " 10 you a.
infinitely ss possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

ing the praises Of Prof. Bchring ut u
great rate. and the Berlin faculty give
il as their opinion that he has insured
the saving of 10000 lives per year In
the empire and Austria. In the Berlin
hospital, Of patients treated IN the Ola
way, one III three died; OF seventy
eirh, treated with Behring's serum, ut
the date Of the report all but two had
,..,...,,-.,,.J
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

Sneak thieves entered A. Hees.'
bakery through the alley window last
NIGHT. ate some cakes, bananas etc.
filled their pockets with eataoles anu
left, The total loss was $l.S5 and
Mr.. Hess says they could have had
that without breaking in.
Two hogs belonging to 9. benignuS
were stolen from the slaughter house
last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
Our Clubbing still

BY special arrangements we are able
10 offer the WEEKLY REFLECTOR with
the following publications at the
price given in the second column.
The first column shows the price Of
the publication named alone; the RE-
r .EeroR alone is $3.50.
We can also save our daily readers
money on any magazine or paper
published. Clubbing rates made
known on application
Topeka Scmi-Weekly Capital ...s1.OO VIC
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
Police Court.

Henry Struble and VIM. Walton
participants in tho South side row
Friday night, were fined IS and costs
IN police court today, slS each.
Cases Of R. smith and J. LOCKER were
continued.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
,hicaro's Finances had.

CHICAGO, Nov. a0.-Great suffering
exists among city employees on account
OF the clty's depleted treasury NOT Q
member OF tho police or fire DEPART
ment has received a penny Of hs salAty
for October or November
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

CoysrANrSopLr, Nov. s6.--A rising
against Turkish rule is reported from
Van. Armenia, in which district the
recent massacres occurred, The out
break Is said to be due 10 the failure OF
the porte TO convene the Armenian
national assembly TO elect a new pa
trlarch in succession to Mgr Achlklam'
who resigned in consequence OF a DIS
pute with the Turkish government
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
timely help.

She heard his passionate protestation
Of love. 49,,
"No,' she declaredi 81 cannot change
my mind" a..
A sarlonic smile stole about his lips'
SIN that conncetion---
liz was suddenly calm
81 would like to call your at'en-
ton to our system Of developing the IN
tellcct; complete In fifteen lessons NO
teacher required. Puck
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

IT Is told Of Philadelphia woman
recently deceased that ~ her wlA
which IS now being sddtsssd t1s
made provision thus she shUdm =
buried in her sealskin nrqus. tn
thought occurs that She mly h!Q
wanted to prevent It's MIllus InsS "a
haudsbi Z sStsnts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
To Announce Appointment.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. s6--lt is nm
nounce1 that all the state oilicers-elect
will hold n meeting here tonight Tor y
conference in the interest Of the party
and incidentally to decide upon some
of the minor appointments. The new
officials may conclude to make all their
appointments at this meeting In order
to escape further opportunities from
candidates. A report is current here
that state Auditor George y. Cole had
rendered the position Of assistant audi
tor to Wiley W. Cooke, OF 0swego.
Ru,nor also has it that H. n. Oycrholt'
OF Topeka, Is likely to receive the APP
poinlment Of assistant state treasurer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

Prof.. Won socialistiek-E Everywhere
VIC 70 we wind a spirit off unrest
Hosts Little Boy-Yes, indeedy. just
listen to the baby. Nurse cant do .
Thing With him tO-dsD-u0od Sewr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

OMAHA, Neb,, Nov. &C. a Peoples In
yestment Co, Il one Of the bond concerns
which has been supposed to be under
the ban of the post Office department
and Postmaster Clarkson OF this city
detained its mail. Secretary Evans OF
the company, asked for an injunction
to restrain the postmaster from hold
inp ont his letters. The federal grand
iury went into the case and brought
nm indictment against Evans for ns'nG
the mails for fraudulent and lottery
purDnsph,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
No Change to Chicago.

The through service offered the
travelling public by the Union Pacific
system and Chicago Il Alton X. r. Is
unsurpassed. The Perfect Passen-
ger service Of the C. & A. with the
4 well.known excellence Of the service
the Union Pacific assures the travel
ing public that they ''are in IT, when
they patronize this popular joint line
from Denver to Chicago and inter
mediate points, Pullman Palace
sleeping cars, dining cars and free re-
clining chair cars without change
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

A fire at Willow Springs Mo-, on the
cath destroyed planning mill with It's
machinery and 100000 feet oil lumber
and several freight ears. Loss slo'Oo'
uartly insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

John s. johnson male ano Their BIZ
cycle record on the 9th at Louisville
Ky., going miles, dying start, N aiS4
Al
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
SONE OF Ills RECOMMENDATIONS.
The Postmaster-Generai Thinks Free DC
livery In the Rural Districts Is NOT
Needed-The vastness OF
the Service.

the preSlueIl MS au"""'
wear ended June 80 He briefly out
lines the policy Of the department as
follows:
In general would recommend that the hrst
and most important thing TO be done is TO re-
wise the law as TO seconi class matter SO las W
rlace Tho INST ONCE department upon self
sustaining basis Mt.
Second-Avoid expensive experiments ike
the postal telegraph rural free delivery e'e
Third-Dcyelop the postal service on eAlst-
ing lines Of administration, VIZ Extend iree
delivery In cities thatnow enjoy II, accord II 70
towns already entitled TO It under the Jaw
quicken railroad Transportation
Fourth-Revise and reclasslty organization
OF the railway mail service and reclassliy
clerks in post Offices. $50,
Fifth-Provide for district supervision OF aii
postal affairs disappointment of expert olllciais
from classified service, as recommended IN my
last annual report
Mr.. Bissell first discusses the effect
Of the continued depression upon the
postal revenues and says:
When adverse business conditions prevail Ah
ordinary business establishment may over
come them In part by economies oil MANAGE
ment and retreachment in expenditures NOV
70, however, with the post olllce establishments
OF the government. II cannot ana shoul no'
| stop to consider little economies. lts uut'os
| md obligations TO the public become ~ once
intensified and enlarged The revenue for the
year was 'os7s expsn al ii'ur ,Ss 's ,msss
leaving den'l. Q. ~ nsins lima a, ,sa, are;
r., ,ar siti7is expenditures s9o@usSs;
deficiency, ssv1l,7s7, Estimates submitted to
secretary Of the treasurary for the mex. llsea
year are; hevenue a,',V,' "a rhis annual de-.
Soisncr 90 could be overcome by the Increase Of
postal rates but he does not believe this advis-
able. Economy has been pracliccd' nul never'he,
less great care mas peca 'aA ,n ' 'aryeo The
aos anyes have consisted mainly in rceting
contracts for mai and transportation ana in
the cost and amount OF supplies "so u ,nv
abroga''oh OF seven o. 'ng ,, ' me ,o," say-
suoI =, ,ho sOn Years Of the contracts lite Of MA
4sls.5,
Mr.. Bissell recommends Vie eAPeri'
mental free delivery projects should be
a,.,ort;rred
"'aeo' ,.or,ort md inter-
Ohc Vi viz nio'. mp ~. 80.
estinr features of Mr. Bissells report
/. ~ l;so,eu;on ~ class matter In
II. 40 ,oro,t he referred TO the great
mo A'''' .,,,h ~ oonnnd.
dlspropor.io" y, s'I" II
class mail matter He has made q
thorouph investigation during the year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

Daniel Dix, an auctionecr Of VIM
field Kan. was thrown from a irac'
tious horse aal fatally injured
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
- s||II-a--Iaa-iH|7
xv..ithv Ilpir Missing,

GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. 20. &C. 0. Ilandes'
of Boston, is in the territory looking
for his brother, Henry llandes, VINO
has been missing five years, The miss
inc man is heir to sl5o,OOo, left him by
his parents, who died since his disap'
nearancc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

Two cable cars in Chicago were
thrown from the track Saturday night
Timothy Waters was fatally injured
and many others seriously, including
CONGRESSMAN Durborrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

In the footoail match betwpea Har-
yard AMI Yale on tho 3ith tlfe SCORE
was. Yulc, T.; Harvard, l.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
KARIs GLOVER ROOT will purify

KAKLS CLOVER KUUI VIII purify
your Blood, clean your Complexion,
regulate your Bowels and make your
head clean as bell. 25c., SOC, and
tl.OO, Sold by Quick, the druggist
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29
Don't Delay and g
! Don't Make a Mistake

In buying your Clothing for Winter.
Rothschild will sell you goods cheap
or than any house in the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

Post..iass l-G aosal AlsssN s.o'
mits His Annual Report.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-11-29

pending IN c0ngress 70 FvTIcVc 1Ie
acknowledgement Of the responsible
ity Of the post Office appointments.
Commenting upon this bill, the post
master-general says;
whether such plan Is or Is not me Desl mat
can be devised " N at least the formulation OF
a plau which Is entitled to the most earnest.
careful and Immediate consideration ana may
Income foundation upon which to build
What is earnestly desired and what daily mp
nears more Of necessity, Is legislation ol some
Mind which will insure an Improvement upon
,raseut nptnodg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-02-27

you arc old. my dear grandma, tho little
girlsaid
As shc lay ~ the frS With Dolls.
'ssor rs white as the snoN are The hairs On
Your head
Yet ron always look rosy aud Jolly
''Prsy ten me, dear grandma, the reason Of
this
Why yon always look healthy and spFitely,
Why you never are pale when ron glre nieat
Kiss,
Why sou take such long walks morn and
nightly y
The reason. my darling, her grandma re-
piled
Sis simple, It needs no description.
I've always been we'll. for keep by my side
\ toitlc OF PicrrS'S Prescription"
All ages. aud all conditions OF rgomanhood
will tnd just the help that woman neeca.
DR.. Pierces Favnrito Prescription. That's .
nnttcr that's enarantced. If IL cam be done.
then the medicine costs you nothing- ts max
ers don't Nsaas yeur 1nulley.
For all arrangements, irregularities aud
Yeakne ses peculiar 10 the sex. .faYaglts
Prescription is the onlY remedy 90 certain
that il can 10 guaranteed, II Il Tails 10 benz
eft or cure, you have your money back
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-02-27
Ten Days, TrIp 10 Washing,on.
Redaeea Ra.ss On ths B. 8 o.

Everybody expects to visit Wash-
ington some time in fact it is duty
that every one owes to himself. -
What Rome was TO every soldier of
the Empire, what Athens was TO the
Greek, Washington is and should be
to every citizen of the United States
Ibis glory, his pride, his Inheritance
his estate--it belongs 20 him. All
its magniticence, all its glory, all its
fame, its public buildings, its paint
ings, its statuary, its monuments, its
gardens, its libraries, its museums,
its streets and its parks, and he ought
once in lifetime to take a look at
the property. When do you expect
to take look at its
The best train service of the b. &
o. r. r. is at your service always,
but not reduced rates-tbey come
seldom. The third select excursion
to the National Capitol via the B. &
o. is announced for March Sth, when
reduced-rate tickets will be sold from
points on its lines between Wheeling,
Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Lexington
and Hagerstown.
We give below list of stations in
this vicinity, showing time OF trains
and rates of fare.