davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21

AN INNOCENT DIVERSION HAVING ALMOST THE MERITS
OF OLD MAID.

AN INNOCENT DIVERSION HAVING ALMOST THE MERITS
OF OLD MAID.
A Philadelphia, to whom Max Strakosch taught
a new game OF whist on railroad train last sum-
mer, has been instructing some OF his friends at
Saratoga In it. Though four hands are dealt, In
the same manner as In the usual game OF whist,
only two persons play, and two hands are wholly
excluded from the game. Honors, OF course are
not counted and five points made by player finish
one game in his favor, after which the players cut
again for the DEAL the lowest card drawn deciding
whose deal It is. This Is done after each game
The last card OF the dealers And is turned up as
trump. and belongs TO him, unless he decides to
take the hand dealt TO the invisible player on his
left Each player has right after looking at the
hand dealt him. to exchange II for that on his let
If he will risk doing without locking at the other
hand, each card In which is turned face down when
dealt. The non-dealer must first say whether or
no he will exchange the hand he has seen for the
other he has not examined, and then the dealer
makes like decision, but II he takes his alternate
hand he must give up the trump card. which is put
face up on the discarded pile, and which remains
the trump.
The non-dealer has the lead, and the rule is to
lead the highest card in hts longest and strongest
suit Even II this be only a 10 spot, it may happen.
there being two hands-26 cards-of the game
that his opponent cannot take il, and must follow
suit with lower card III he has one, trump IL IL
he mas not and desires TO take the trick variety
sons Is thus introduced by half the pack OF cards
being out OF the game, and II a player exchanges
his hand after seeing II for that which lie has not
seen. he OF course knows what ID OF the cards are
bachelor who has introduced this game at Saratoga
asked StrakoSch where he learned IL he said, ain
Paris, OF course. l was taught IL by a very rich
banker who, like many other rich men, can no longer
walk at all, and who has one OF the prettlest
women In Paris to come regularly TO play this
game with him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
Urgent Appeal for Campaign Funds.
NEW CIRCULAR OF THE REPUBLICAN FINANCE CON


Inc republican finance committee has issued q
new appeal for contributions to carry on the cleo
tion In the shape OF circular which reads as fol-
lows.
me pending presidential election win decide
waether or not the future management OF public
aIS Is 10 remain with party which, for g years
nSs administered the government with signal wis
uonl, eCohomy, honesty and success continu-
a i vi good government, for the beneht OF all
cldsSes OF the American people, can only be as
Sured through the election OF Blaine and Logan.
Inc party which Is opposed TO their election, and
Which, seeks a return TO power In the government
was "A years ago this fall, emphatcally pronounced
10 De unworthy or confidence and trust. and II has
gwen no evidence OF change OF purpose and
methods for the better since that popular verdict
was rendered.
To secure victory for the right In the present
conteSt, expenses are unavoidaoly incurred which
muSt De met, and every citizen Of Washington Will
20 aouot regard IL not only duty. but q pleasure,
10 snare In the burdens thus entailed upon patriotic
impulse We therefore appeal TO you as a business
cilZen VINO Is equally interested with your fellow
cllEenS In the perpetuatlon OF benercent measures
ana polceS In the government, to contribute nber-
ally In aid OF the republican cause at this time.
BY responding favOraby to this appeal you will
evlnce patriotic purpose and aid In securing Il
ture.
This committee Will receive your contributions a,
Ne l4sl New York avenue, and place the same
where 1t will do the most good"
1t is signed by Almon NJ Ciapp chairman. and
VIII II. lOWdermllk, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
The Geological Survey.
THE WORK NOW GOING ON IN THE FIELD-DIRE
PowELL'S REPORT FOR JULY.

THE WORK NOW GOING ON THE FIELD-DIREcToR
PowELLS REPORT FOR JULY.
The report OF Director Powell, of the United
states geo. =, tcal survey. for July has been sub
mitted to the Secretary OF Interior. The field
son practically began the st Of July. and nearly
the entire month was taken up with the final de
termination OF summer plans and with the organ.
have been made, not only to continue the work
heretofore in progress In the division OF geography
put the force has been increased and parties sent
into new territory. The topographic force in New
England has been increased 10 four parties Qhere
was but one hitherto), all In Massachusetts,
SIX parties are at work in the Appalachian dtvts-
Arizona and New Mexico work is to be continued,
and topographic parties VIII operate In Missouri,
Kansas, Arkansas and Texas Early in the month
three parties were sent to Arizona and Texas TO
complete the atlas sheets 31109 and Soils, besides
the completion OF the trianguation over the area
surveyed last year. 4 permanent station is to be
established at Parsons. Kansas, and the survey eX-
tended therefrom into Missouri, Arkansas and
throughout Kansas.
GEOLOGY.
The geologic force has been increased, and the
work is progressing satisfactorily. The work In
Great Basin has been suspended. One party is
giuing attention to the Quatennary formations adj
Jacent to the Mississippi river In northwestern IL
being chiefly engaged in the study OF the drift bor
der and terraces Of the Mississippi river and its
tributaries. The southern limit OF the northern
drift has been traced from southwestern
Indiana across southern Illinois, The As
sars OF Maine are being carefully studied
One party is studying the gneisses Of the Minnesota
valley. Parties are in the Yellowstone valley
scouting studies there IL has been discovered that
changes In the past twelve months. A party has
been sent to examine the coal fields OF the Great
SIOUX Indian reservation. In the divisions OF pale
ontology and chemistry valuable work is being
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21

from aIondon Iettf,


From the concert we drove with some English
friends through Hyde park to the health exhb-
ton Going through the park we meet the carriage
OF the lovely princess of Wales who is accompanied
only by her three young daughters girls OF abou,
IA, 16 and Il, all much alike and decidedly or the
Guelph type, unfortunately, for the princess OF
Wales Is beautiful creature. Her sons are like
their royal mother. There are many more
pretentiouS establishments in the park, tmany
more conspicuous in every way than the eguipage
OF the future queen, who is driven by Stout-looh-
ing coachman in black, with white SILK stockings.
with footman In plain black clothes The car
rage is in no way noticeable-an open Victoria.
with seats for four-and the young princesSes are
dressed most simply In stun gowns They are in
mourning, OF course, and wear little black toques.
The elder sits by her mother to-day. but we have
several times seen all three the back seat. when
lady In waiting has accompanied the princess.
l recollect hearing an American gentleman make
the remark, as he saw the royal carriage pass on
such all occasion, that the three prncesSes seem
be able 10 bear indignitieS our American girls
would not suffer. "Fancy asking three New York
girls to drive and giving them the back seat OF the
carriage between them.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21


ELwoOD. On August ~. 1854. at ST, O'Clock a. m,
HAIRY l., only son OF Harry and Mandy Eiwood. aged
Funeral VIII take place from his parents residencs
Friday. at four o'clock T. H. sJ North Capitol sret
FRANKLIN On Tuesday, August 20 1884 at ~
pm. SAMUEL FRANKLIN, in the sOth year Of ha
Notice of funeral hereafter. Philadelphia papers
GADDEss On August 10Th. 1884, SYDNEY. wife Of
Thomas 4. aaddtss
The funeral from the residence If her son in law =
A. Augusterfr 10th and boundary streets northeast.
at pm Friday, 23l
JACKSON. On wednesday. August Goth. 1884. at o
O'Clock a. M, WALTER JACKSON. husband Of Anna
Eliza Jackson. aged siNty-one years.
northwest, Friday tn. 23d inst at 4 o'clock D m;
thence to the Nineteenth street Baptist church fred
erlcksbuig papers please copy.l
MY RS on Wednesiay. august Goth. 1884 at p.
m MATIhEw MYERS
Seventh street above boundary, Friday, August 22d
al nine O'Clock a. IN Friends and relatives are invited
SHELTON On "Wednesday August 2oth. 1884, at G; 30
pm, u, Ep Ins sHELToS daughter Of sShn v
Funeral will take place from the residence OF her
4:sO PIN '''''' '''
ps s2T 3 On ,weiaed'y Agyust 20 iss. JOIN
age. husband of the late Julianne souder.
Father. tbs We who are here
Thy children to Jh- ever dear.
On, We call you but in vain,
VIII you never speak 20 again.
Farewell, farewell. our Father dear.
lifeis sad without thee here.
oh. may meet in heaven above,
Where all is peace and Joy and love.
BY HIS CHILDREN
Farewell. dear son. You rest,
And shall forever be;
You could not stay Will me earth.
But 10 thee
BY Hrs MOTHER.
Funeral will take place from his late residence No
1945 Market street. Georgetown r1dhy August -,
at ten sharp lnterTnent IN Baltimore. Md Train
will leave b. and +. depot, with REMAINS At twelve
O'Clock IN.
KEIRS On August 90 1884, at ! 30 p. m. VERA
AkDELL. daughter OF :. j. and sadie Is. Ners, aged
elevrn months aid twenty seven days.
Funeral will take place from her parents residence,
No All seventh street southwest, this fThursdayl
afternoon al O'Clock. Friends and relatives
slectfully invited TO attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21

Mt u. B. RoeIner, OF Besvllle, Va, recently re-
ceived by mail notice from the postmaster of
this city that "a package 10 your address Is de-
tained at this Office as unavailable. Contents
apples" To-day the postmaster received from Mr..
Roemcr, OF Besvtle, the following communica-
ton: referring TO the enclosed circular beg
leave To say that the apple crop In this section has
been suhlcently good IL avoid the necessity OF I'M
porting from Washington or elsewhere. The pro-
dactlon OF apple-Jack i one OF our leading indus
much less than the supposed revenue tax upon &c
IL would prove rather Improbable for me TO apply
lile contents OF the package detained at your Of
nee Iur lh!s purpose. would. therefore, Ia reply
ing 10 your courteous inquiry. respectfully sue-
geet that the forbidden fruit' which some kind
lTltnu mas been disposed la send 10 me through the
man Toe sold for CASH To OF your dsIillers and
me proceeds thereof applied 10 the 81 job AID
Daniel Campailrn Iunl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
Some Specimen Election Eets.

Betting has been going on lively in Squire
McCogan's International Turf exchange. on SAN
som street, over the result or the presidential cleo
tion The squire, who is an ardent democrat. has
laid an even wager OF $500 that Cleveland viii
carry New York Altogether the bets so far made
in the place amount TO about s. 600 j. Charter A
eyed man. well-known on 81 street, has A bet
OF II 900 against $500 that Blaine Will be- elected.
he onerS another thousand on the same terms. A
Water street vessel owner has a standing ofrer In
the market OF from $500 TO 5000 even money on
Blaine, While shipping merchant on the same
street oilers from $1,000 to $4,000 even money on
Blaine. Col Tobias, the wine merchant, makes an
even bet o. $50 that Blaine Will not be the next
PRESIDENT. and another bet OF basket OF cham
payne that Cleveland will be the next President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
Fraudulent Surveys.
ASSISTANT LAND COMMISSIONER HAERIsoNs MISSION
TO DAKOTA.

TO DAKOTA.
Assistant Land Commissioner Harrison will,
early next month. SO TO Dakota for the purpose of
looking INTO and Strengthening out some surveys Of
public lands there. 1t scenes that parties whom
the government contracted with number Of years
ago to make surveys Of public lands in Dakota
made returns OF platS, ETC., without really making
the surveys The result has been great confusion
In that region Settlers have taken and located upon
lands in accordance with the fraudulent surveys
and now the fraud of the surveyors is developed by
the complications arising. Instead OF doing the
work the Old contractors simply looked at the
lands, drew lines, made field notes, etc. and sent
the work TO the department. The government had
no means OF knowing that the pretended survey
was fraud, and it proceeded upon 1t in good faith.
Now the boundary lines OF different sections are
complicated. titles confused, ETC., and Mr. Harri-
son ana Major BaXtor are going out to stra1ghten
the matter up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
Death of Auditor Ella.

The friends Of Mr.. Jacob II. Ella, auditor OF the
Treasury for the Post Office department, will be
panied to hear Of his death, which occurred this
morning about II O'Clock, at the "Whitney place,
near the soldiers home, where he and his wife
were spending the summer. The cause OF his death
was erySlpetaS from which he had been suffering
about q week, and which went TO his brain. Mr.
Ella was formerly fifth auditor of the Treasury and
before that was member OF the House of RepreSen-
tatlves for two terms from New Hampshire. he was
I. s. marshal of New Hampshire during the war.
He WAS appointed sixth auditor in June, 1881. His
remains Will be taken TO his native place RocheS-
ter. y. H., for interment. Mr. Ella was 65 years old
and leaves wife and son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
News RrielS.

Henry Gomez, steward OF the schooner Julia A.
Baker, who is wanted for participating in the
murder OF Capt Lewis, has taken passage on the
steamer CienfuegOs, from Nassau for New York,
under an assumed name.
Six Roumanian Hebrews. believed to 10 assisted
elnlgranlS, arrived M New York on the steamer
Anerlque from Hayre Yesterday. Unless they can
show Inat they have friends here or means OF SUD
port they VIII be sent back.
The seventeenth annual meeting OF the Connectf-
cut Peace society opened at Mystic yesterday A
message " ~ sent To President Greyy ana Marquis
Iaeng nnploIfng them 70 aroltrate their differences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
The Cholera i'm Europe.
THE DISEASE SPREADING IN EUROPE.

THE DISEASE SPREADING IN EUROPE.
ROME. August 2l.-The daily bulletin of tho pro-
greSS OF the cholera Ia Italy Is follows: Bergamo
four deaths, CampobaSso three deaths Castelnu-
ava three. and Parma one death. Fresh cases
We're reported: Al BergamO live, CampobasSo
seven. Coselza one, and CastelnuovO three. In the
province OF Turin ten persons have been attacked
with the cholera and seven have died Two deaths
are reported from other towns
THE DEATHS IN FRANCE
MARSEIIrES, August 2l.-The report OF the raw
ages or cholera during the last 81 hourse in thu
southern department OF France is "a Iollows: Card
live deaths; Aude, five deaths; Eastern Pyreneei.
sixteen deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
AUCTION SALES.
THIS EVENING.

.ARGE STOCK OF FINE ENGLISH BREECH
ALOADING AND MUZZLE LOADING SHOT
Guns, FIsHING TAGkLE, RIFLES. RETo 2Lr,
POCKET BOOKS, vIoLiNS. TOYS, BIAS. BALLS
ASp BAIs. VIOLIN I;.s STR NGSv s 4afI e
SITS. OPTICAL GOODS, WATCH GHA Ans, AND
10000 USEFUL HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. go
b direction of the owner. TO change business Will
sell the premises all the above Stock of j. U
O'NEARA Co, 1347 Pennsy lvania avenue northwest
Sale commences FRIDAY. JUNE TWENTIETH. at
SEVEN T. ~ aid every evening thereafter AT same
hour until further notice.
DEALERS ARE SPECIALLY INVITED, as many
goods viii he sold in original packages Great bargains
may he expected every night FOLEY Auctioneer.
n B-Ihe Fixtures will not be sold a. at the tersnn
of sale, the store will be occupied by j. Y.
O'MEAtiA L CO.. Manufacturers of ROYAL GLUE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
Notes from Montreal.

MONTREAL. August 21.-The agents OF the Hansa
Steamship company complain TO the government
that their steamer Vorsetzen was detained ii hours
in quarantine, at Crosse Isle. by the examining
doctors, who refused to go aboard between p. III.
and a. m.
Brothers NJ. NJ. Tall, J. F. Walker, and j. H.
Steames have been appointed by the grand master
OF Quebec Free MasonS to inquire into the abuses
said to exist In the provincial Order and if possible
suggest some scheme for compromise between the
English and Quebec grand lodges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
SPECIAL Nor1cz

RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTENTION OF
ARCHITECTS AND THOSE CONTEMPLATING
BUILDING TO MY STOCK OF FIRST.CLASS
HEATING APPARATUS AND WOULD PARTICU-
LARLY CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE
WROUGHT IRON FURNACES FROM THE WELL
KNOWN FACTORY OF REYNOLDS l. SON WHICH
I CONSIDER AS GOOD IF NOT SUPERIOR TO
STEAM HEATING AT ONE HUNDRED PER CENT
CHEAPER IN COST. WOULD ALSO GALL YOUR
ATTENTION TO THE WELL-KNOWN FIREPLACE
HEATERS, FROM TIE FACTORY OF JAMES
SPEAR FOR HEATING TWO Oh MORE ROOMS
ABOVE. FOR ECONOMY AND HEATING QUALITY
THEY HAVE NO EQUAL THESE HEATERS AND
FURNACES ARE BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN
SOME OF THE FINEST HOUSES IN THE CITY
WHICH WE lake GREAT PLEASURE IN REFER
RING TO. CALL Is SOLICITED AND ESTL
MATES PROMPTLY FURNISHED.
WALTER D. WYvILI. EXCLUSIVE AGENT
apps No. 452 PA AVE. NEAR AZ STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
A Now English Industry.

Lucy H. Hooper in the Philadelphia Telegraph
/ heard the other day from an American lady,
who has recently taken up her abode in London. q
very curious anecIote which illustrates one Of the
peculiar phases or London society. shortly after
my friend had gone 10 live In that city She made
the acquaintance or an elderly lady or aristocratic
family, possessing numerous Titled relatives and
moving In the very best English circles. possessed
too, OF fair income. and living and entertaining in
good style. This lady cody Informed my friend.
during morning call. that. Tor the 500 she
would engage Ia .rt any person into the best Eng
liSh society Which Il not too high sum TO pay
Tor an entrance ticket, all things considered. And
from The class 81 guests usually entertained by The
lady In question Il have frequently seen accounts
OF her parties in The Morning Post ana the court
Jo'U7sGN. have no doubt but that she could make
her pretenSionS good. But only fancy woman,
born and bred lady. and not suffering from actual
want, VINO could Stoop To such line OF business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21

Mr. Joseph II. Keifer has resigned his position as
substitute letter carrier at the city post Office to
accept a clerkship In the Pension office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21

RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER following
were the readings at the Office OF the chief signal
officer to-day a. m, 738; II a. m, 665; pm,
91.5. Maximum, g.. q minimum, 71.S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
The baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. August 2l.-Virginia skies, consoli-
dated SIS: past-due coupons. 81; ten-fortes, 81
Virginia new threes. 50 bid day.
BALTIMORE. Nd. August 21.-Cotton dull-mid-
ding l0I Flour quiet and steady. Wheat-southern
higher and firm western easier, closing quiet southern
red. s9.92: do amber s4a9s No Maryiand. 49, .assh
84k bid; September 8s5Sassa4; October 9Oa9OS; No
ve1nber, elSn9II Corn-southern nominal; western
low. nominal Oats quiet and good stock iirmaseuth
sylvsns. Sass Rye quiet. 5sa8o Provisions firm. with
good demand Sugar-sopper refined quiet, 13.
Whisky steady. LIS Other articles unchanged.
Freights to Liverpool per steamer quiet-cotton:
n6Aa:; hour. Il 60 gran Cd ReceiptsMnopr I'll
oats, Is 600 bushels; rye. 5000 bushels. Shipments
corn. 105. 900 bushels
The Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO. Ill, August 21-Weather Is cloudy, cool
and threatening On Change, at IL 80 wheat
faA lower. corn = higher to ss lower. oats lower.
Pork 2Oc lower for year delivery Lard 7Sal0 lower.
The Petroleum Market.
CLEVELAND, O., August 2l-Petroleum UNCHANGED
standard white. Ito deg. test. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
He Certainly Ought to Know.


switch would you rather have-a little brother
or little sister," asked Mrs Slmpleton OF her little
boy Tommy.
''Oh, MAJ don't let US have either OF them-chil-
dren are such a nuisance about a house,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
The Official Envelep~s Censracs An.
nnIled.

A.LioN Of POSTMASTER GENERAL GRESHAM ro-pAYs
postmaster General Gresham to-day issued an
oruer annulling the contract Of +. 7. Kellogg, Of
Springfield. Mass, with the department Ia supply
oiilcS4 envelopes, register packages tags and dead
letter envelopes The reason aSsig ned Is that the
envelopes furnished ala not come UP 90 the
standard contracted for The contract was
awarded the first OF the current fiscal year,
the hld being ssO.Nl IL was observed that
the Official envelopes literally wore out IN
uansintSSlon through the malls, and this led Gen
1rtSilaln 10 make an examination Becoming sat-
isfed that the paper OF which the envelopes was
made was lar below the grade the samples FUR
niShed lac went 10 Springfield. aud after q personal
inquiry INTO the whole matter. to-day Issued the
ofder OF anaullment other proposals VIII lie i'm
medately advertised Tor.
THE DISEASE AT CASTKn. lowA-pr Farouhar.
son. secretary Of the Iowa state board 81 health
nj Des Moincs, teegraphS. In answer 20 a dispatch
rom surgeon General Hamilton that there Is no
information nj his once relative To the stlsiectsc
Cholera AZ Cantril ana that tie excitement salsed
by the reports has sub,iIyd
COMMISSIONERS MCFAKLaNn. uf the Land o1ice,
his Wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
PROPOSED r>cREAse orP.y.
4 Hold Robbery.
-Thrnn fhnpcapd

OLD ORCHARD, Ne, August 2l.-Three thousand
dollars IN bills and notes Were stolen from MI,
Clark. livery static keeper OF Portland last night
Mr. Clark had boarded Train for Portland when
three men entered the car, snatched the money,
and lulnpedoff,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-21
The knights Of Pytbjas.
REVISING THE CONsTITrTloy op m

REVISING THE CONSTITUTION OF THEIR o.nER
CASTER. PA, August 2l.-Thls mornings ses-
son OF the grand lodge OF the Knights or Pythias
Was devoted To The ision the CONSTITUTED and
The work was completed IL goes into effect i'm
medlately ana Cannot be changed for i've years