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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-14


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Available Prescription.

Editor Morrison of the Worthington,
Ind, "Sun," writes: "You have a
valuable prescription in Electric Bit
ters, and I can cheerfully recommend
it for Constipation and Sick Headache,
and as general sl stem tonic it has no
equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2025 Cot
tage Grove Ave-, Chicago, was all run
down, could not eat nor digest food,
had backache which never left her
and felt tired and weary, but six bot
ties of Electric Btters restored her
health and renewed her strength.
Prices so cents and $100. Get Bot
tie at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store.
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Altxa,,aria @ssttte.
TUESDAY EVENING. SEPT. ID, 1897.
SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.


SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.
AtSan Sebastian yesterday, the re-
firing United States minister to Spain,
Hannis o. Taylor, YVES received in
audience by the Queen Regent yest'r
terday and presented his letters OF ie-
call. Soon afterward the new Uni ed
States minister to Spain, Gen. 5 ew-
art l.. Woodford, was received by her
Majesty and presented his credentials.
General Woodford transmitted to her
Majesty the following letter from Prssi
dent Mckinley:
Mckinley, President of the U. s., TO
her Majesty, Maria Christiana, Queen
Regent OF Spain.
Great and Good Friend have
chosen Stewart Woodtord, one of cur
most distinguished citizens, to reside
near the government of your Majesty
in the quality of envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentlary Of the
United States. He is we'll Informed
on the subjects of the interests OF the
two countries aud of our sincere desire
to cultivate and maintain tie frieno-
ship 80 long existing between The two
governments.
My knowledge of his high qualities
and talent fills me with entire conf
dence that he will strive constantly TO
develop the interests and prosperity
of the two governments, thus, making
himself agreeable to your Msjesly'-
government.
Therefore. / beg your Majesty to be
pood enough 10 receive him favorably
and to place confidence in all he may
say on behalf of the United States, and
in assurance he is commissioned to
convey to your Majesty the b' st wish
es of our government for the prosperity
of Spain. God preserve your Majesty.
Washington, June 80, 1897.
From your Msiesty's good friend,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
JOHN SHERMAN
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RAILROADS.
VXJASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
In Effect May 8, 1897.
rnn WASHINGTON

Leave Alexandria, corner King and Royal
streets. also stops at King and Washington,
King and Payne streets, and King and Spring
PARK, week days, at 5 So, 6 %, 6 so, 7 20
(express), 7 AS (express). 8 90, s 20 (expressl,
s 80 express), 900, 8 30 10 90, Il 90
II 40 a. m. (express), and - %, / 90 Tex
press), / OF, 90, 3 40, O6 (express), 4 90,
5 40 6 10 (express), 6 20, 7 90. ! Is lex.
press), 8 10, 8 Is, 10 Is and 1 8 p. m.
supdays-e CO. 915, 1915. II Is, II As
am 1915, - 45, Is, 45, , Is, 2 40
315, 3 As, Is, DO. 5 is, as. Is,
6 as, Is, 45, s Is, 8 10, 10 Is and
II Is D. M
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Schedule in Effect June is, 1897

Schedule in Effect June is, 1877
Electric cars leave Aqueduct bridge for
above points. SO 30, 900 go 10 90,
10 go, II 90 and IL 80 A. M II 90 NJ,
and II 80, 90, 1 30, 200. 2 80, 3 90,
3 80, 90 4 80. 8 90, 3 30. 800, 6 30,
100, 20, s 3d. 9 80, 10 40 and II 40
z. NJ
Returning cars leave Arlington AMI Fort
Nyer. IS 40, 8 10, 40, 10 10, 10 40,
II 10 and II 40 A. NJ, and II 10. II 40
[ 10 40. ? 10, 2 40. 8 10, 8 40, q 10
4 40 so. 5 40. 60 6 40, 7 10, 7 30,
3 40, Q 40, 10 so and IL 80 2. M.
TO FORT MYER HEIGHTS, BALLsToN, Fos-
ToRIA AND FALLS CHURCH.
Electric cars leave fqueduct bridge for
above points, rs 20 IS so. ~ Is, s 80
9 so. 10 80 and II 80 A. NJ, and II 80
l 80. 80 3 30. Go, a 80, 5 90 5 30.
6 90, $50, 73', $50, 9 30. 10 30 and
il 4OP.M NJ.
Returning, cars leave Falls Church, So so.
- 20, $50, = 40. ~ so, s O5, 8 90,
10 90 and II 90 A. NJ, II 90 NJ, and l 90,
> 100 3 90, 4 CO. 80, 5 90. 5 30. 6 90,
90, S 90, Q 90, 10 w ana II 90 P. M.
Except Sunday.
Note ON holidays, or when travel re-
quircs it. cars will be run more frequently.
Round.trip tickets at reduced rates.
Buy tickets in the railway Offices. Higher
fares are charged on cars
Communication tickets are sold as follows ::
One 10 round-trip coupon ticket, good for
Is days, may be used by holder or any men,
Der of his or her family subject to contract
signed by holder Additional tickets may be
bought by commuters with is to 60 days
limit for family use. serS
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Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a perfect
Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier Re-
moves Biliousness without purging. AS pleas
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and retails for so cents. To get
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON
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To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tables. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. % cents Sold by CHARLES G. LENNON
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Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Opening and Closing of the Mails.
Northern mails close at z 80 and IL As a.
m. and 1 Is, 2 so, 6 so and s 80 p. M.
Open at 90 a. m IL 90 m. and 90 p. m
Southern mails via Charlottesville, close
ut so and 10 SO a. m. and 2 15 and
80 p. m. Opea at 8 90 a. m. and 8 90
p, m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 40 3. M and 10 and 8 80 pm.
Manassas Division mails close at so q. M.
and 8 40 p. m. Open at / p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
40 q NJ. and 4 90 p. m. Open at 90 a. N.
and 8 80 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 2 15
p. m. and 8 80 p. m. Opsn at 8 90 q. m. and
45 Pm.
Washington mails close at 7 so and IL 45
q. m, and 10, 2 80, so and $50 D. m.
Open ut s 90 a. N, - 90 m. and 90 and
ofhoe Hoars- Open st 8 90 a. m. Close at
400 p. m
Sunday Hours-open 8. 900 a. m. Close
ut 8 80 q. m
Carriers' Schedule Collections made on
Inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. m and
8 90 sind 5 80 p. %. Full routes 80 a. m.
and 5 80 p m. Sunday collection 5 90 p,
m. Carriers window open Sunday 90 q. m.
nd close 80 g. m.
Deliveries made 90 q. NJ, ID 90 M, and
O0p.m.
All mail should be in Office ten minutes
before hour indicated for cloaing.
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RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON. ARLINGTON AND
w FALLS CHURCH RAILWAY COM
PANY TO FORT MYER AND ARLING-
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TERRIBLE ACcIDENT-It is terrible &C.
cident 10 be burned or scalded but the pain
and agony and the frixhtful disfgurements
can b. quickly overcome without leaving
scar by using DeWitts Witch Hazel Sslve
Charles G. Lennon.
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ARNoLD's BRoMO-CELERY. Try this
unrivaled remedy for Headaches. Neuralgia,
10 centa
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$40 to Niagara Falls and K

$40 to Niagara Falls and Return.
Special train via Pennsylvania Railroad
with parlor cars and day coaches will leave
Washington at 7:3O q. m. September 10th
and October 18th, arriving at Niagara
Falls st 1850 p m. Tickets good for ten
days and valid Tor stop of at Buffalo, Koch.
ester and Watkins Glen returning.
aug24 cot oct9
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STEAMERS.

STEAMERS.
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (LIMITED.)
CHEAP AND PLEASANT EXCURSIONS.
Bound Trip, 10 Cents.
On and after September 18th, 1897 and unit
further notice the following ferry schedule
will be in force:
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Personally Conducted Tour.

The following tour have been arranged by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
To Niagara Falls good to return within ten
days will be sold on September 16 at
the rate of $40 from Washington allowing
stop over at Buff 10, Rochester and Watkins
returning
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10 Bladder 81
25 Beach, Jos S
104 Bohraus, Mrs C.
131 Purroughs T F
B&ORRCo
% Balm & Paxon
176 Brill Louis
rs Bsgeott, VIC
go Brill, Jacob
20 Brocket,
As Baggett, Oscar F. City Market
1O4 Bsggett, Oscar F, Residence
80 Carlin, F Sons & 60
$50 Carlin, Mrs NJ j
40 Chilly, ] H
113 Cook, J T
SO Chatham's Stables, R L Myers & Co
126 City Engineer
los City Treasurer
l07 Columbia Engine House
144 Carter Bros
III Cogan, A & w W. Plumbers
81 Chalmers, A
3S Denielt, & Co
% Denielt, A, Residence
81 Dreifus, j & 10
81 Entwisle. Norton
40 Entwisle, F L
1913 Episcopal High School
1877 En.wise, W, Druggist
27 Fisher Bros
AS Fendall, WE
AZ Fannon, T
SS Fleischmann House.
lis Flanigen, JOS
lO2 GrilbortZer, A F
50 Garrett & Monroe
b6 Graves " p
43 Harper. FS
SO Hinken & Son
10 Hellmuth Bros
SO Hudson, w D
81 Harlow Bros
20 Hill, Geo K Co
60 Howard, T Clifton
Al Hamilton & Co
100 Hydraulion Engine House
% Harper, F n
11S Harden. r l.
lao Janney, J u Stabler & Coy
oil Jail
20 Janney, DIR Chas
137 Jackson, Wash
- Jones, Ii c. (Electrician)
200 Kell, NJ & Co
2S King, Chas & Son
13 Kirk, II, jr
1872 Krause, ] Il
As Lindsey, n & Co
81 Lindsey. ~ Residence
8 Leadbeater & Sons
12S Matthew
5 Marbury, Leonard
T3 Miller, Z J & Son
Sc Marshall, J A
rs May, w n & Son
81 Milburn. &c
80 May, ] w, Residence
ia Must bach, Capt A, Residence
54 Mushbscb, Capt G A, flee
l16 Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
81 O'Brien, DR. NJ w
1853 O'Sulivan x Greene,
loo Pullman, S NJ
53 Pollard, T
"a Pollard, j, Residence
50 Pullman, z & Co
40 Portner, Robert
81 Postotfice
Id Police Headquarters
103 Postal Telegraph Co
33 Pennsylvania Co
1I2 Pelton. &C
l42 Phillips, B T, Store
10 Phillips, Ri, Photograph Gallery
Sc Quinn Ed
8 Ramsay, G VIM
so Reardon. VIM NJ
lO5 Relief Truck House
93 Robertson. II +
50 Roberts, Walter, Office
139 Roberts, Walter, Residence
140 ROBBERS, w
63 Rammels Hotel,
II Smoot, C Sons & 20, Tannery
so Smoot, Sons & Co, Warehouse
90 Smith, B
SO Summers, J w
81 Smoot, w a & Co
SO Smith, Francis l.
1873 Stabler, l., Residence
122 Slaughter, DR. K M
ISL Smoot J c, Residence
152 Smoot. Jas B & Co
800 Steuernagel, w II
81 Strider, H. Residence
= Southern Railway Company wv & o.
133 Southern Railway Company " MY
129 Stonnell, w E
AZ Simpson. II
3 Standard Oil Co
1 Steers, D NJ
ISL Schiller Beef Co.
137 Stevens, Moses, (Hacks)
1S1 Simpson, Geo l., Mayor
163 Virginia Glass Works
IS yanaelstyn, (Lunch Room
81 Walton, L
164 Warfeld, E, jr
165 Warfeld & Hall
80 Washington Steamboat Co
1913 Wood, Mrs NJ A
1856 We'll Bros
1856 Weadon Bros
35 Wise, Geo & Co
81 Wise, Geo, Residence
100 Woolls, w P, Wolfe and Royal
1913 Woolls, w P, Queen and Henry
147 Weiderman 81 Kelly
119 Zimmerman, JR
nnandale-Mslone, H. Fairfax O FL
Adams, Chas. entrcville-UtteIba bach, 3. |
c. Manassas-Cannon House. Wellington |
-LeechmaD, C. II. Haymsrket-HuIfsh, |
Geo. A. Waverley-Janney, E. H.
rnI ID n,I,c OH L, az, nrtnrr q crn,rnro, |
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Leave Alexandris.

N. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
so a. M
POTOMAC RIVER LANDIN GS-STEAM-
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 90 a. M, and Alexandria AT . 20
a. M, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c. W. RIDLEY, General Manager
JOHN B. PADGETT. Agent
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RAILROADS.
subject to change without notice to the public.

g OUT II ERN RAILWAY
~ Schedule Effective July 4. 1887, sui
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

By gradual descent the road reaches
the lowlands at the head of the lake,
which is left behind and the Castro VAL
ley entered. Here are the homes of many
small farmers and stockmen. In places
the wheeling is hard, but the roads will
soon get broken down. Rushing down
sharp declivity between two farmhouses
we are again on the San Leandro road,
this time at bridge near Haywards,
having made a detour OF about eight
miles.
If this ride seems a bit too long 60 up
into the canyon at Laundry Farm. A
little more than mile from Fruitvale a
crossroad leads to Mills College. It is
smooth and we'll Kept. Follow it past the
bridge at the entrance of the seminary,
and if the grade is too hard for you walk a
few yards to the top OF the incline. Then
comes a gentle slope. If you keep on the
main drive you'll pass through a pretty
piece of country, but will soon get into
the foothills and find it advisable to re-
trace your way. But turn sharply to the
left and hold the wheel in check until you
reach the bed of the creek below Leona
Heights. Guided by the stream, which at
one place you must cross on a single
plank, pass the rock-crushing plant fed
by an automatic railway, and enter the
glen, favorite resort of picnickers, but
where one seldom sees bicycle. Beyond
this it is not pleasant to ride, though there
are paths which may be pursued for some
distance in various directions. But climb
to the top of one of the many ridges and
you may obtain a splendid view of Oak
land, Alameda, Berkeley, the bay, San
Francisco and the Golden Gate. The trip
is short one and the recompense more
than ample. 1.
Back of Oakland is the road into Jack
Hays Canyon, starting from TemescaI,
which is extremely picturesque, but rather
too hilly Tor real enjoyment. The same
may be said of the route into Moraga VAL
ley by way of the Fish ranch. The am
bilious ad-rider. however, will do well
not to miss the scenic charms here to be
found.
Should you desire to visit Martinez
while on this side of the bay, take the
county road at Golden Gate station, and
you will find fairly good wheeling, bar
ring occasional grades. where it is advisa-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

tie whitewashed cottage, evidently the
abode OF farmer who ls blowing near
by, but on the ridge OF the steep roof is
the faded sign of saloon. 1t has out
lived its usefulness and is an incongruous
feature of the sylvan scene.
Proceeding about a quarter of mile we
reach the parting of the ways-a fork in
the road that is quite misleading, for the
most-traveled way is the one not to fol.
low. Take the branch on the right that
runs up the steep side of hill. it's only
100 yards to the top, but it's easier to walk.
Here the soil is adobe and for a short dis
lance is badly broken up, but later in the
season it will be all right. The road is
cut out of the side of a chain of hills.
Below, to the left, is a narrow, deep valley,
thickly wooded, but one looks over the
tops of the highest trees. The sweet scent
of willows comes on the air. and the gurg.
ling OF water over pebbly bed is heard.
little further on the lake itself bursts
into view Blue and clear as the sky
above il stretches away and away be-
tween breaks in the hills, seen here and
there through openings in the overhang-
ing foliage. Involuntarily one thinks of
pictures that he has seen of the lakes of
Killarney.
Directly opposite the eminence on
which we stand is the great dam, covered
with the greenest of grass. At its base a
few head of cattle are feeding, and beyond
the white sail of boat glints in the sun.
The water is up TO the limit, and foam
crested cataract pours. under a bridge of
stone, and is guided through an open con-
Quit into the vale below. The cascade
roars like miniature Niagara, and is the
only sound that breaks the stiffness of the
spring day.
The road winds for some distance above
the shores of the lake, which is apparently
Of vast extent, though in reality it is less
than six miles long. Ferns and flowers
grow on the bank to tina right, and the
wild honeysuckle hangs in festoons here
and there.
On rocky point sits lone fisherman.
He opens buiging bag and displays a
fine mess of trout, carp, catfish and few
minnows for small change.
docs the water company carer"
We'll, may be, bnt it's a long way from
the Office" is the philosophical reply.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

able to walk. Indeed. nothing promotes
pedestrianism like cycling in the Coast
Range.
For change OF scene turn to the north.
The dense forests and rushing rivulets of
Marin will be marvellous to many. True,
they may be seen from car windows, but
stereotyped views soon fail to please. You
must get close to natures heart If you
would feel it beat.
Take day off, or go on Sunday-after
church, OF course. Cross to Sausallto,
then steer toward Tamalpais once beau.
tiful to b'hoid, now cruelty gashed by
ruthless progress in the guise of scenic
railway. The cross-like scar made by an
avalanche is still there, but does not mar
the mountains face as does the work of
man.
The road has many bends, but in half
an hour you may reach Mill Valley and
ride ito the redwoods. Rest here a while,
see the old mill, the three wells and the
cascade, then take path little favored by
cyclists. Leave the village behind, sprint
through "Jagtown" and cross the narrow
gauge track near Alto station. Then on
across the marsh and in and out the in
dentations along the shoreline made by
the northern arms of Richardson's Bay
until Tiburon is reached, and boat for
the City may be taken. The road is not
bad. except in places, and only once or
twice is it necessary to dismount on ac-
count of the grade.
But from no other point can one see
Sausalito. Belvedere, Tiburon and San
Francisco in one picture, with Alcatraz
and Angel islands appearing in unex-
pected places. There are some shin Civ
beaches here, and occasionally one may
find few youthful bathers careless of the
conventionalities.
Arriving at Tiburon, if there is time to
spare, take the broad-gauge train through
the tunnels to Green Brae, where are
moored a rare collection of arks, none of
which Noah would recognize. IRON this
place there is a good road to San Quentin,
naturally starting on the down grade.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18
CAMP TAYLOR

After viewing the prison you may-if not
legally EN- barrassed-continue the ride to
San Rafael, Petauma, Fairfax, San Au-
selma or Ross station.
From San Anselmo begins the cycIer's
road to Camp Taylor, and up the Russian
River or its picturesque tributaries. From
Ross station you will find it worth while
to follow the Lagunitas to Liberty.
To got into the depths of red wood for
est yon must go to Camp Taylor or Gaze
dero. The start is made from San An
selmo, but it is necessary to walk over
Whites Hill, the road being too steep and
crooked to ride in either direction. Once
beyond this forbidding eminence you
plunge into a real wilderness. Some of
the trees are veritable giants. Two cyclists
with their wheels may stand within the
hollow trunk of one old redwood that
tow rs 200 feet overhead. 1t is difficult to
realize that this is only two hours ride
from home.
The river now is running full and is
crossed by many rustic bridge. Dragon
flies, glistening in tEe sunshine, dart
before your eyes and song birds are every
where. Why waste your lille hours in the
ciiy?t. Up, mount your wheel and find
health and happiness here in the wild
wood. E. E. CURTIS.
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and muscle. In order to give the boys a
little rest before more heavy events were
called, the eentler exercise of tent pitch
ing was inaugurated.
The way those white Ravens of rest
were hustled out, raised on their sup
ports and pegged down was a caution,
and they were reared into the air as if the
genii of Aladdin's lamp were at work on
them. The men of Battery II had their
tent up and in shipshape order in min
utes Ss4 seconds, Battery 1 being second
and 30H seconds behind.
This finished the forenoon's contests
and the lads sat down to their dinner
with sharpened appetites.
The first event in the afternoon, called
at O'Clock sharp, was a relay race of 1000
yards. which was won by the speedy
spurters of Battery d, Battery l being
second. The time of the winners. min
ute 55A seconds, was very creditable.
The men took up their portions OF the
run with remarkable CELEBRITY and with
practice will lower this record consid.
erably.
In the litter.bearing race, used to give
the men practice in skill aud speed In
bearing wounded comrades from the field
of battle, Davis of Battery Fl was first and
Davis of Battery / second.
Lanford of Battey l won the mile race.
Mountain of Battery H being second.
The time was minutes 30L seconds.
The 440.yard go-as-y u-please race,
heavy marching order, was won by Panlu
of Battery l in minute % seconds, Davis
of Battery II second and Chatham and
DumbIer of Battery l dead heat for third.
The mile walk finished the days exer-
cises, Kelly of Battery n winning in 8
minutes Is seconds, Rasmussen of Battery
II second and Walton of Battery l third.
Genial Colonel Balm bridge. commander
of the Third, watched the games with a
pleased yet critical eye and .eemed to
take pride in the prowess of his ''boys
in blue" J. p. r.
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Oh, country, green and fair,
Oh. apple trees waving there!
How sweet thy COO! retreat
How full OF resti

Caroled Mr.. Middlerib in q voice like 4
cracked accordion and with a beautiful
disregard OF air ard words as he thoue ht
of the new country home he had just pur-
chased, NEAR two lines OF streetcars and
not more than five minutes walk from the
Town Hail." @
Now, my dear" he said, speaking to
Mrs. Middlerib, who was preparing to
pack up, I'VE will be able to spend the
rest Of our days in peace and comfort
L m glad l sold out the measly old store,
even if 1 did get only half what it was
worth. I'm getting too old for business;
let the young fellows have a chance. No
more getting out of bed at daylight to
hurry down to the store so that the clerks
can't knock down half the morning re-
ceipts for me. Pm going to enjoy life,
1 am"
1t may be remarked that Middlerlb had
not been able to stand noise of any sort
since he sold his clarionet.
Then he went downtown to find an ex.
pressmEn who would not charge more
than SIS load for transporting furniture
across the bay.
ION. this is great p said Mr.. MiddIerib
shS SisSahOoh sAcy SOt auu
cozily settled. Captain Pookdeck, a re-
tired sea captain, who lives next door,
keeps cow and will supply us with
plenty of fresh sweet milk. Mr.. Whack-
EN-, in the next block, is an honest team
ster, they say, and can do any little haul
ing we may need from town. DR.. Pill
stuff, across the street, has a splendid
dog that he says keeps an eye on the en-
tire neishborhood and that we need have
no fear of tramps or burglars. think we
shall lead quiet and happy life here"
Early that evening Mr.. Middlerib got a
breathing spell. and sat out on his front
porch and solemnly contemplated the
hammer bruises and tack-punctures and
abrasions of stove-legs and pinches of OBJ
stinate stovepipes that adorned his fin
gers, and wondered it Providence would
not kindly strike the house with light
ming and burn it up before he had to move
again. If that time ever came.
Then the beauty OF the suburban scene