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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

JR. O. L. A. MAT special meet
ing of James w. Jackson Council No.
55, Jr. Q. U. A. NJ, was held last night
TO make arrangements to attend the
funeral of Mr.. John B. Nelson, on Sun
day afternoon next. Messrs. Edward
Beach, Geo. Hayden and VIM. K. Grif.
fifth were appointed as committee to
frame resolutions of respect to the de.
ceased brother aud the first two
named were appointed to select suit,
able floral tribute. An invitation was
extended to Belle Haven aad Alexan-
dria councils to attend in body. The
members will wear white gloves and
memorial badge. and will meet at
Belle Haven council on Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

500 yards solid color, very
fine and Sheer Organizes col
ors black, navy, red, Nile, light
blue, etc, Positive 15c value.
At SC per yard.
rs new pieces Figured Or
CANDY Lawns in beautiful pat
terms. I2Hc value. At INC.
500 yards real Scotch Fig
ured Lappets. Worth ISc.
We've got them at SC.
100 Ladies Shirt Waists
with Numbered detachable COL
lars at CSC.
100 pieces all Silk Tafeta
and MORE Ribbons, Nos. 40
and 60. Guaranteed all silk;
worth CSC to 900. At I6c per
yard.
No. 40 MORE Ribbons. All
colors. At &C.
1000 yards 4o-inch India
Linen; worth 12Hc. At 6Ac.
Remnants of Bleached Ia
bic Linen, 60 inches wide !;
worth Goo at goo per yard.
Swiss and Hamburg En-
broideries, 8 to 9 inches wide i;
values ranging from rec to
25c; at I2He.
Oriental Laces, white and
butter colors widths S to IL
inches F.; prices were I5c, 1Sc,
2oc and 25c; to close at nc
per yard.
81, sI.25 and 81 American
Lady Corsets for 6oc a pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

THE FOURTH AT FALLS CHURCH.
independence Day will be celebrated
on Monday, July 9Th, at Falls Church,
under the auspices of the Village Inn
provement Society. assisted by the
Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics. The programme this year
will be varied and interesting. The
principal event will be the grafton of
the day, to be delivered in the after
noon by Senator John w. Daniel. A
trained chorus of fifty voices will sing
patriotic songs. There will be pa
rade in the morning, followed by ball
game and athletic sports. AT night
there will be 4 grand display of fire
works. Refreshments will be served
during the day, the proceeds Gf any
TO aid in identifying the town. The
citizens of Alexandria are cordially in
vited to be present. The Juniors In
yite the members of their order to come
and help them spread the principles OF
virtue, liberty and patriotism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

THE NATIONAL FINANCEs.-A sur.
plus of more than $4,000, OOC
for June and the reduction Of
the annual deficit to 500, O0O,0 900 was
shown by the monthly report of the
Treasury yesterday. This large sur
plus for the month is due mainly to the
withdrawal of imported goods from
bond in anticipation of the levy OF
high duties under the new tariff. The
customs receipts Wednesday rose to
50, 1SS, 519, and an equal amount is ex-
pected next day. The figures shown
Wednesday included receipts dur
ing June of S33,21a, 595. The
expenditures during the e. month
have been only s22,9l6,OOO. The
pensions account has increased
nearly two millions from last year,
the expenditures for 1896 having
been S139 ,434, 046 Sc. The war" ex-
penditures have lessoned slightly and
'navy" expenditures have gained near
ly seven millions.
The public debt statement for June
shows that during the month the debt
increased, plus cash in the Treasury,
S10,027 ,965.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

HIS FIRST CoURT.-Mayor Simpson
held his first session of the police court
at the Mayors Office last night. He had
but few minor cases for trial and the
session was short and uneventful one.
Mayor Simpson, however, presided with
his accostumed grace and dignity and
showed all present that the duties OF
Mayor were in competent hands. At
his court at o'clock to-day only few
trivial cases were tried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

THE SOUTHERN ROAD AGENCY The
delegation of gentlemen from this city
who went to Washington day or two
ago for the purpose of having an inter.
view with Capt. Green, general man.
ager of the Southern Railway, in re-
gard to the recent deposition of Mr.. j.
s. Douglas IS agent In this city, failed
to see that gentleman. he being in New
York at the time. Upon his return,
however, Capt. Green communicated
with the gentlemen composing tie
delegation and stated that it was too
late for revocation of the order ap.
pointing Mr.. ]. II. Wilson agent in this
city, as he had already entered upon
the discharge of his duties. Captain
Green, however. informed the delega'
ton that he would be glad to have q
consultation with the gentlemen, and
would come to this city at any time
they might select and hear their state
ments. An appointment will be made
with Capt. Green, and Mr.. Douglass
friends have hopes that he will be
eventually reips lated.
1t is understood that Capt. Green
will meet committee of merchants of
this city at the Business Mems League
rooms on Monday al - o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, &C.
With a Crash

OF fireworks and cannon the
glorious Fourth is celebrated,
With a Linen Crash Suit to
wear on that day, no matter
how hot the weather, you will
be able to keep cool and enjoy
the day to the utmost. Our
Crash Suits are all linen,
thoroughly sponged and we'll
made, and only cost you So
and S. per suit. A beautiful
Basket Crash Suit at Sc. A
full line of Serges, Alpacas
and Wash Coats, White Duck
Pants and Vests.
Summer Underwear at low
est prices.
Your money back when de-
sired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business continues quiet. The new Wheat
crop is coming in slowly, but prices keep low.
Money is scarce aud wanted; rates rem lining
unchanged In New York money on call was
easy at Hap per cent. last loan 2, closed at
per cent. Prime mercantile paper Bad per
cent. In Baltimore money has ruled easy at
3a3h per cent, and in some instances even
these low rates are known to have been shad-
ed. Virginia Century bonds sold up to So on
transactions in $4,000. Local shares are
quiet.
New YORK. July 2-Initial prices of many
shares we're unchanged from yesterdays close
but an upward movement soor developed
though the volume of dealings Was small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

POLICE CoURr.-Mayor G. L. Simp
son presidin0.-Tne following CASES
have been tried since yesterday
Jas. Jackson, colored, for disorderly
conduct, was fined 81.
John Curren, disorderly conduct, dis
missed.
Charles Thompson, colored, disorder
ly conduct in drawing knife on an
other colored man named Buck Shop
perd, with whom he had dispute on
the wharf and who had thrown stones
at him, was dismissed.
Mary Hill, colored, for disorderiy
conduct, was fined 50.
Sarah Johnson, colored, for disorder
ly conduct, was dismissed.
Two young men, for discharging q
gun in the street, dismiss d
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild until about 1880 o'clock, when
it became cloudy. Two dodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.

This is the best medicine in the
world for all forms of Coughs and Colds
and for Consumption. Every bottle is
guaranteed. 1t will cure and not dis.
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoop.
ing Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption. 1t is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and,
above all, q sure cure. 1t Is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
in connection with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and tone
the stomach and bowels. We guaran-
tee perfect satisfaction or return money
Free trial bottles at E. L. Aliens Drug
Store. Regular size so cents and $1.O0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

CALL AccEPrED.-Rev. II. F. Klo.
man, rector OF Pohick Church, Fairfax
county, has accepted call as assistant
to Rev. f. B. Niger, of Christ Church,
Baltimore. MIR. Kioman preached at
Christ Church, Baltimore. last Sunday
and will enter upon his new duties on
the lst of September. Mr.. kloma1
while at Pohick won the esteem and
confidence of all who knew him and
his congregation will deeply regret MS
leaving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

CoNcERT.-The concert given at the
Lyceum Hall last night by the pupils
of Miss Mary Devitt's music school
was largely attended, and the manner
in which the pupils executed their re-
spective parts reflected much credit
upon their teacher. The school was
assisted by Miss Edith Mccoy and
Miss Clements, of Washington; Miss
Hattie Padgett, Messrs. VIM. L. Hoy,
P. F. DoWney and VIM. H. Starnell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

The NJ. Schiller Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow a full supply OF
fresh nearby country vegetables and
Georgia watermelons on ice and Cone
river cantalopes also large supply
of sp ing chickens and b, me.kiileu
beei, spring lamb, veal, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

Maggie, little daughter of Mrs. Jas.
Simpson, of Newport News, died Wed.
nesday from the effects of having drunk
ne ar,y half pint of brandy. The child
had been sick for some time, but was
thought to be improving. In some way
the little one got hold OF bottle #
brandy, which was kept in the house
for medicinal purposes, and after drink.
ing nearly all there was in the bottle,
went into a series of epasms, from
which she never fully recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

SUDDEN DEATH William H., the
little fourteen.m Jnths.old son of Mr..
Chris. Gill, died last night of cholera
infantum after au illness of but day.
Mr.. Gill went to Washington Yesterday
morning leaving his little one in ap.
psrently good health, and on his return
that evening found the child dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

DEcREE.-In the Corporation Court
to-day, in the case of Hul6sh, admir-,
vs. r. s. Windsor, decree was enter.
ed referring the case to ]. T. Callahan,
commissioner, to ascertain the indebt-
edness, and also authorizing the sale oil
two pieces of land in Fairfax county
aud the sale of sufficient property in
Washington as will pay outstanding in
debtedneSs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

INTERESTING CAsE.-An interesting
case with regard to the construction of
the Virginia law requiring foreign in
surance companies doing business in
Richmond to deposit securities with
the State treasurer is under considera-
ton in that city. A large English COM
pany desires to enter this field. 1t has
with trustees in Boston 100000 for the
protection of American policyholders.
Besides this sum, in each State where
the company is doing business the laws
OF the same requiring protection for the
insured have been complied with. The
question is whether the deposit required
shall be based upon this trust fund in
Boston or the capital stock of the Eng
lish company. The Maryland authori.
ties, the friends of company say, ac-
copied the former as basis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

You may hunt the world over and
you will not find another medicine
equal to Cbamberlain's Collie, Cholera
Diarrhoes Remedy for bowel COM
plants. It is pleasant, safe and reliable.
For sale by ]. H. Janney, Druggist,
701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

SERENADED.-Mayor Simpson was
serenaded last night by the Third
Regiment Field Band at his home on
north Columbus street. After several
selections had been discoursed by the
band, Mayor Simpson returned the
compliment by addressing the mem
bers of the band, saying that words
were inadequate to express his appre.
citation of the compliment rendered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

APpoINTMENT.-Capt. c. N. Borum
has been appointed by the Southern
Railway as travelling freight agent for
the company with headquarters atStras-
burg. His territory will embrace the
Valley OF Virginia, Main and W. & O.
divisions; B. 4 o. west as far as Wheel
ing aud Pittsburg, the w. NJ. and Cum
berland Valley roads. Capt. Bolum
assumed charge July l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

Miss.Virginia Taylor died of paraly-
sis, at her home in Round Hill, yester-
day morning, in about the Goth year of
her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABnITIEs.-For this
section fair; probably followed by thunder
storms Saturday afternoon or night; continu-
81 higb temperature southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

There are no changes to note in the grain
market. Receipts are light aud the demand
limited. The mills generally have shut down
for repair and arc not quite ready for new
wheat. The new crop, except mixed with
old, is yet rather soft for milling purposes.
There are no changes to note in Country
Produce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

The Friday night services at Grsc ,
Church have been discontinued for the
summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JULY ., 1897
ARRIVED.
schr Clara A Holland, Baltimore, to WA
Smoot & Co.
schr George Clark, Philadelphia, to w b
Smoot & Co.
MEMORANDA.
schr W T Donnell, for Washington, sailed
from Bath on tho LIST instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

BALTIMORE, Md, July 2.-Flour dull
and lower; western super 81 5Oa2 TO; do
extra SO 0Oa3 rs; do family So 90a4 30
Wheat steady No 2 red spot 70 bid month
69ba69a. Aug and Sept 6Saa69 southern
wheat by sample 55s72; do on grade 6SAa
ia. Corn finn; spot and month 287sa29
Aug 291sa29as Sept 29lba29a.; steamer
mixed 2is27A; southern white corn SEA
321e; do yellow 33a33lb. Oats steady No
white 25lha26 No 2 mixed 23a231 y.
Rye Grm No 2 nearby 394a No 2 Western
SO. Hay steady choice timothy $13 50a
IA 90. Sugar steady and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

RICHMOND MARKET, July 2.-New Wheat
is coming in and quotations are for that alone
The market is dull and offerings light. We
quote: Flour So 50a5 % for fine to patent
family brands; Wheat 7Oa75; Corn 32a33
Rye 3Oa33 Oats 22a23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

The regular monthly meeting OF the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company will lie held to-
night st s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

head higher; viz $2Oa4O per head, and a
few extra at $40 per head.
Calves-The market is very dull, though
there is not heavy run. There IS no change
since Monday Veals sell at 4a51 hc per ID,
and roughs are quoted nominally at $3a6 per
head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET July q
The market is dull with little doing and
light receipts. Quotations are for new Wheat.
We quote: Flour So 50a5 25 for fine to
patent roller; Wheat 6Oa6S Corn 3Oa31 !;
Rye 30a32; Oats 20a22 Butter 12s15
Eggs 1Oa11.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

NEW YORK. July 2.-Flour-Statc and
Western quiet and 8 eady. Bye Flour quiet.
Wheat-Options opened steady and advanced
on light offerings and steady cables Sept 70ki
7O1h. Rye steady; No 2 western 36l2.
Conceptions opened steady but advanced q
little with wheat; Sept 302ia307s Oats
options dull but steady track white % lbs29.
Pork quiet. Beef steady. Lard quiet and
nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

Gu cAGo July 2.-Wheat started steady at
yesterdays closing price for September, 64a.
Cables were substantially without change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
DRY GOODS.
Shirt Bargains

About fifteen dozen lett Of
Mems Cheviot Shirts. Just
the thing for an outing July
9TH and the balance OF the
summer. Fast colors and neat
pattens. Made to sell at S5c.
Our price soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

CHICAGO, July -Wheat-July 6Sa
Sept 64Aa64aa; Dec, new 661s; old 65ss,
Corn-July 247s; Sept 237s Oats-July
171sa17A; Sept 17as; May 20laa204.
Pork-July 81 60; Sept 81 70. Lard-July
81 O5; Sept 81 121ha4 IS; Oct 81 LIZ
al 20; Dec 81 221h. Ribs-July 81 371aa
4 40; Sept 81 45a4 471h Oct 81 so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

Eggs 1Oa11.
SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET July l.
Refined Sugars--Cut loaf 545c per pound
Standard powdered 5.O8c per h., Cubes
5.08c per lb; granulated 4.S3c par Id; fine
graduated 4.S3c per ID; Crystal 4.S3c
per Id; Confectioners' A 4.7Oc pei Id; Col
umbia A 1850 per lb; Fellows 3.45a4c
per Id. The demand was rather quiet and
steady.
CoFFEE.-The market for spot Rio closed
steady, with quotations on the basis of TIC
per ID for No Rio. Mild Cotfees were quiet
st the following quotations Santos 1Oa13c
per ID, Maracaibo 15a191bc; Java 25a26t4c
ID. Futures closed steady.
BALTIMoRE CATTLE MARKET. July l.
Reef Cattle-There is but little if any differ
ence in the quality of the offerings as com.
pared with last weak. Trade was rs slow as
1t Val then, with values 1sc lower. Prices Of
Beef Cattle this week ranged IS follows:
Best ...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. So SO 70
Generally rated first quality. 80 %
Medium or good fair quality. 2 81 &C
Ordinary thin Steers Oxen
and Cows....,... ................ w 81
Of the Cattle received 1882 came from Vir
GINA.
sheep and Lambs The receipts are heavy
but consist mainly of she p, as of lambs there
is rather light run. sheep are of about "a
Since Monday. but lambs owing to the limit
cd offerings and favorable eastern markets
| show an Improvement of l2c. sh.cp sell S
2l3Ac per ID. Lambs 4a5 l2c per ID gross
Swlue.-1 he market closed firm st Mon
days prces viz: Westerns st $4. 10 pc
100 lbs, aud for nearby So 80 per 100 lis.
Fresh Cows-There is u light run and al
] improved demand, with quotations So pc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
G. M. ADAMS.
All King street.
DRY GOODS.
THE DIXIE"
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

The latest novelty in canopy which is
cssily attached to any style Of wood, brass
iron or folding bed, without efa'ing tho
Same. Although just int oduccd, it is being
adopted by the best residences, hotels and
hospitals in every city where it is shown 1t
requires no step ladder TO put it up and is al
ways in working order. Come in and see
how comp icated this canopy is and how easy
it works You can move your bed to any
part of the room you may desire. We take
great pleasure in showing you rs it is no
trouble to us.
FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY
THE DIME"
LIST. 1t affords the best ventilation, having
head piece 5 feet square without folds or
cross sticks the hot air readily escapes, and
the net being free from folds on the sides and
loot of bed the cool air easily rushcs in to fill
the vacuum.
End. 1t handles tho net, by releasing the
cord at the foot of the bed the spring arms
carry the netting 10 a perpendicular position
against the head board
Bird The bed can be rolled to any part of
the room for ventilation or other purposes.
4th 1t is the only net in use that is an
ornament to the room. d'aplg as beautifully
on a head board as lace curtain docs on q
window.
5th. child can work it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02
BOYS CLOTHING DEPARTMENT

never nave we SHOWN SuCn
an all round worthful and at
tractive line Of Boys and
Children's Outfttings for SINH
lar low prices as at present.
Suits OF all the best styles and
kinds. Shirt Waists of the
most popular sorts. Furnish
ings of every description,
Boys Very Fine Blue and Black Serge
Suits. every seam, every buttonhole sewed
throughout with silk; Trousers have double
seat and knees Sizes 6 to 16-$4.25 and
So. Usual prices $675 and 81. so.
Galatea Suits, absolutely fast colors Sizes
8 to 11-95c each. Usually $3.50.
Boys Refers. made of fine blue cheyiots
and serges. $22d and $3.50 each.
Mothers Friend Shirt Waists, white and
colored parcales, launderod. Sizes 8 to g.
75c and 81 EACH
Laundered Percale Waists soc each.
Laundered White Muslin Waists. Sizes 4
to 14-5Oc EACH
Striped Galatca, White Duck, and Linen
Trousers, soc pair.
Atwood Trousers, we'll made and durable
Sizes to $500 pair.
Outing Flannel Shirt Waists, 25c each.
Boys Washable Turbans, whito duck and
brown linen, %, EACH
Overalls for boys knock.about purposes.
Sizes to 14.-39c and soc pair.
Bathing Suits, Jersey and Flannel Sizes
G to 16.-50c, 75c and 81 pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

TUST RECEIVED a new assortment Of
- UMBRELLAS at all prices st
A c. SLAYMAKEh'S.
A GOOD soc UNLAUNDERED SHIRT
"A reinforced bacI and front, at ONLY SOC
at A. c. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-02

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. July l.
Cattle.-Good cattle sold at stronger prices
sales were at Sd 15a485; the best sold at
$5.O5; Western steers $4a4. So bulls 50 so
a3. so, and COWS and heifers at ST. 75a4.1O.
Hogs.-In hogs there was further average
reduction of 2lhc; hogs sold at an extreme
range of So. 15a3.55. the bulk going for
So 45a3. 4745. Steep.-Trade in sheep and
lambs was more animated at better prices Tor
lambs; sheep sold at S2a376, chiefly at $3a
$50 per 100 lbs
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. July l.
Beeves-feeling firm; beef sa9c per lb.
Calves-veals slow at $4a6 % per 100 lbs;
buttermilks firmer at $3a3 so per 100 lbs
fed calves 81 per 100 lbs Sheep and ambs
sheep a trifle firmer; lambs 15a25c lower
closing dull poor to good sheep So 5Oa4 per
100 lbs lambs $5s6 per 100 lbs; two cars
extra at Sc %. Hogs market firm at So SO
al. 20 per 100 lbs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-15

tracted some slight solace from the
characterization.
All this time the conversation across
the stage was progressing with serene
unconsciousness. To be sure, nothing
was said of confidential nature or
that the speakers could have had the
least objection to his hearing; but the
manner, at least, was confidential. and
the general information conveyed was,
to him, very considerable.
1t appeared that Miss Lowell and her
lend whom she addressed as Ruth
were from Boston and had been study
ing art in Paris for upward of year;
that the present trip had been under
taken by way of vacation, and Au-
vergne selected because of reports as
to it's curious topography and general
interest. eByond this there were only
a few scraps of art talk that were un-
pleasantly punctuated with illusions
to certain VIII Staples, and his opin-
ions on subjects, pictures and places;
all of which filled Gerald with mild
dislike of Staples and a very general
disapproval of his views.
A few moments more, and the stage
struck off into a little side street and
drew up before the Hotel du Louvre.
Rayburn reflected that he would have
much preferred one of the hostelries
that fronted on the Puace de Jaude,
and while he grudgingly admitted that
the more retired location was perhaps
better suited to ladies travelling alone,
he nevertheless illogcally laid 1t up as