Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12
COST OF HONEY NOUNS
HOW THOSE SPENT IN WASHINGTON
MAY VARY IN EXPENSE

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Why Is 1t that SO many bridal con
pies come TO Washington 10 spend their
honeymoons? Perhaps tile question can.
not he satisfactorily answered. but the
fact remains that the capital II a great
Mecca for the newly welded Sotue
people say that IL il because Washing
ton Is restful and that at this one pe.
tlal In their lives men and do
not care for hustle. They want % be
able to devote ON thought 10 each
other without fear OF personal accl
dent. Whatever the reason. the fact
remains That The annual Influx Of brides
and lfooms amounts to at least 10000
persons.
The manager nf one OF the hotels Of
the city WAS asked III regard to the OK.
penses OF a honeymoon.
rs a honeymoon in Washington too
Expensive for a man with a moderate
salary.. the reporter asked, Tor 4 u
IL reduced TO an economical basis with
a displaying Tie liEiltltiolr 81
lffittt%sfflil = purse Aiiollii he istl.f - 49,
be OF HE less wealthy classf
.Tlat question need not be a yeScd
one replied the affable manager.
honeymoon In Washington can be as
costly as the purse can buy or II q be
spent on an amazingly small amount. u
yon Will, Of course. consider the luxury
afforded by our modern hotels.
AT this moment ! hive In mind r
man from Chicago who brought Ills
bride here on their wedding trip. Tlmil
Iliying expenses amounted TO sometime
like $500 Il duy, that amount hella
spent III the hotel. But. then" tlac.
manager added, this nan had an al
most ~unquenchable thirst for rare OLD
wines and things in season and out Of.
season. But there Is just one thing 7
wish TO shy In connection with tiie
American bridegroom, | cannot recall
one instance where the quality does
not hold good, be he i man Of wealth
or one OF modest income. lie never
questions the price OF things. This
even proves true concerning the en-
gagclaent of anr apartments. lie
spends his money generously and with
out consultation.
Il remember we had MS guests at
the same time with our $500 d day
couple Il newly welded pair from New
England, Their daily expenses We're
SO. Now, using these figures, which
are entirely accurate. one eau quickly
see that luxurious living III a BIZ
purchased for the latter amount-is not
SO frightfully expensive as our out OF
town friends picture. Really the
amount OF money to be spent Is more .
matter of taste than the condition Of
ones purse"
AT this juncture the manager reach-
cd and threw open the door OF The
state bridal suit, displaying q yerlta
bic glimpse or fairyland. This cham
Der Is the most expensive room In tit
hotel. Its size does not differ mnicri
ally from the less elegantly furnished
rooms, but In magnifcence II rivals ths
most gorgeous bcdchambers Of Euro
pcan palaces. One speedily realizes
that TO comprehend Its beauty col0l
temperament becomes a necessity.
Investigation reveals walls of plain
MORE damnsk, the color Of which deep
ems from the falntest shnde Of sliel
pink to the rich blush or the rose. TIL
effect Is continued In the less rich hang
ings and draperies OF the same tints
while the carpet reflects the same lines
which become lightened by window
covered with rare old lace. The furnl
ture Iii of Louis NV. period. the colo
scheme is carried out In the upholster
ings of figured damask IN dainty iiora
designs and scroll effects, while Iii
four poster bedstcad, with IFS cnnopy
IL said TO be an exact copy of the orig
inaI Mt Cluny, the cost Of the bed alon
being enormous.
.Ent how do you make the expense
run mp Il $500 n day." inquired I'll
reporter.
"Qnite easily enough. This room, Ii
Guiding bath. Is $50 a day. Such guest
as occupy al apartment OF that sort d'
mand a private dining room, the latte
ranging In price according TO the elal
Grafton Of the room and the table ful
nishing. shy $25 for the dining room
day. and $50 10 disposed Of at ono,
Now. 500 for three meals for two pc,
pie Is not SO much. after all. when pric'
less wines are served with luncheon IN
dinner.
Game, fruit and vegetables out B
season are worth their weight In golt
80 800 Is a mere bagatcllc. The II
manning $3.50 is paid for drawing room
y room and board for maid, exclusive I
: carriage.
Meanwhile the couple from New En-:
land were serenely content IN the
apartment--a bright room. with adjolt
ing bath and every comfort. wblc
cost them S3 q day. Their meals, bcln
ordered judleIously from an elaborai
mcni. amounted to So, while the con
d biuel tips OF husband and wife rcaclie
the sum or 81. making the total Sl'
in These two young people enjoyed u
"A IRE In tho public dining Dom sceir
!. well dressed guests nt table, which ~
q~upntly proves one OF ille most plca1