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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

PERsoNAL-Mr. II. G. Dulany, who has been
travelling in Europe for the past two years has
arrived at his home in FauQuier COunty.-Ex-
Gov. Tnad c. Pound OF Wisconsin, Walter Scott OF
kansas City, Arthur Meeker OF chicago, Danl
Cooiedge o1 Philadelphia, S. Atwen OF Pittsburgh,
and Capt. JAS Parker Of Perth Amboy, N. Y, are
at the Ebbitt.-Dr. J. Dudley Morgan has re-
turned TO the CITY,. y. BanSs or Mississippi
!. NJ. Wflkerson OF Memphis, ana w. A. CROKER OF
New York, are at the Metropolitan.-John Hayley
OF Memphis, and john q. White or Chester, s. c.,
are at the NationaL-Representati McAdoo
was Ia Paterson, n: j., iast night.-E. g. Betty
OF Cincinnati, and j. K Meetlock OF Philadelphia,
are at the ST. James.-Mr. de B0under, the
Belgian minister, Hon. Eppa Hunton, Representa-
1--WE W. Dourke Cochran and Col. N. V. Sheridan
were In New York last night.-Lafayette Cole Of
Peoria, H., Fred A. Wyrtck OF Detroit, Wanton s.
WEBB OF Florida, 4. s. DensmOre OF Boston, ex.
Representative Z. E. Boyle OF Uniontown, Pa, are
aC WillardS-J. Amber Smith, who has been
Tor some weeks IN Virginia, has returned to the
cty:-Jho. n: Fiagg and I. Z. Crawford OF New
YORK, w. Follitt Cf London, w. II. Tallmadge OF
Stamford. Conn.,, Geo. l. Peck OF jamaica, Isaac
d. bromley OF Boston, and A. Britton Oh New
Orleans, are at the eArington.-Mr. D. l. Murphy,
OF the Pension ONCE, has returned.
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Texas cesseu crsp Prsspscss,

oALvEsrox. TEX, August 2&-Ths Nesps pub
uenee thas aorning cotton crop reports from l4l
proonctng section OF the esatel The reports tndt-
cate the condition Of the crop % b about the
0ssHfsd, win thS possin1liy a sn iscrSase Of Is
pr cenk provided the recent rnans are sufhc1enl
70 start vigoroos growtA q - plant egain, and
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LADIES GOODS.

SUPERFLUOUS HAIR DESTROYED. LEAVING
k-no trace By my electrc needle process endorsed by
every roineat physician Ten years practice in this
city, Electrical treatnlent for ladies and children
su4-lm' INKS. DIX. GABRIEL 1921 q ST NV
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AIIwACKER, August 23.--In the republican state
convention, last night George VI. Roland was
dominated for neutenaat-sovernor,E Ernest q. TIM
for secretary OF state. u. b. harshow for state
treasurer, c. E. EsbrooK for attorney general j.
,. Thayer for state superintendent, Atley Pater-
1on for railroad commissioner, and Phil Cheek Tor
insurance commissioner.
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GRoGAN's INsTALMENT HOUSE,

GROGAN's INsTALMENT HOUSE
G39 AND III 11H ST. NV
Cheapest house IN city to buy your Furniture, Car
Iets. On Cloths, Mattngs Baby Carriages Retrgera-
tors, Stoves. &C. Everything in the housefurnishfng
axe SOLO On credit as CHEAP they can be bought
where for cash.
VIZ MAKE AND LAY ALL CARPETS FREE OF
my2l COST.
S-W: g.. METZEROTT CO., MUSIC
- Dealers, have removed from Pennsylyapia
ave to their uew building lilo ST. NV, three doors
west OF W. b. Moses & sons. Oldest and exteu-
sive music establishment IN the city iy3-:Sm
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Special Dispatch to THK EvKSINe STAR
WEST Chester, Pa, August 23-Ex-Congress-
man J. B. Everhart. who was q candidate for re-
nomination this year. died this morning at $50
o'clock. He had been III with aggravated dysen-
terry for three weeks His physicians gave up ali
hope on Tuesday. Mr.. Everhart was the author
OF several volumes OF miscelianies being his
travels in Europe, q volume OF poems, another
entitled, "Fox Chase, ana this year a collection
OF mis- speeches. He served two terms In the state
senaee and two In Congress His funeral Will be
held on Monday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23
JOKE ON SECRET sEvlCE MEN.
The supposed Counterfeiaers Arrested
Al Denver are Confidence OperatOrS

DENvER, Col, August 23-Three men arrested
here, supposed 70 be counterfeiter turn out to be
confidence men, and the on1cers have big joke
on their hands. Their scheme was TO sell their
victims compound resembling gold, and 70 de-
lude purchasers made q pretense of manufactur-
ing s. gold pieces from IT, The die used, however,
Was q trick-b0x, ana genuine gold pieces were
turned out. The arrested men cannot be held by
the Government ofncials but Will be arrested
again by the state oncers
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Dakota Republican COuvenss0n.
DELEGATE GfPPokDs SUPPORTERS DEFEATED TEE
TEMPORARY oRoASlzATloS.


81. PETERSBURG, August 23--Tbe Russian pres
regard the visit 70 Germany Of signor CrispL The
Italian prime minister, with fndiderence. Tn9
Nopoe preslvu says &c cannot seriously fnoueDco
the course OF European events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

PRrLApKLPHIA, August 23-The third victim of
the Italian stletto during The present week died
last night at the Pennsylvania hospital Rocco
Romanelll, who was stabbed 10 The abdomen by
Amelio Nardello, on sunday night. expired at thas
institution, after having suffered for three days.
Amello Naroelio and hls three brothers, John, An
tonic. and Giraroo, have been arrested. as have
also the assafiants OF the other two victims
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

INTERESTING READ1sa
ON AUGUST 20.
ON AUGUST 81.
ON AUGUST e.
ON AUGUST %.
ON AUGUST "a
ON AUGUST rs
1883.
The following wonderful induceunent win be offered to
Cash Buyers Of DRY Gooda
casn customers who buy IS or select one OF
tnese valuable presents large szs handsome Bridal
9ult worth ol.50; one dozen Purs Linen, Fine
suanty Dsmask Napkins. worth 81 So: two pairs Of
large size. Pure Linen. Knotted Fringe Dsmssk
towels; worth 81. or two pain Of Silk-kmbroid ere
oiove-ftffng Corsets worth eE50.
twenty ysArs' experience selling Dry Goods TO
strictly Cash Customsrx
CARTERS
III MARKET SPACE. NEAR 9TH STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

MEMBERS OF THE ROCHDALE CO.
49, operative Society are advised that the ex.
ecutive Committee has conclud.a u contract with one
OF the largest dealers in the city nish members
tL Coal and wood for the year ending June 80 1889
OF those named below obtain prices and condtion.
Gs az estimates must be in before September s. 1883
Members not In possession OF the Trade Gard book
Running to April 80 1889. not entitled any ad-
vantages or Information regarding this other con.
tracts Trade Lists Carts, aud ali information can be
obtained from the following
Jos. NJ Wilson, President, 301 10th st. sw.
VIM: Kine. Vice President 2200 18th st. NV.
A. Il. Longley, SO6 A ST. ne.
l. Vanderhoef, $40 ST. NV
G. tawcett. 603 Massachusetts ave. n.a
J. 4. McCabe, ~ Sd ST. ne
L H. Patterson. Has 10th st. NV
IN. Andrus. 1J4O Columb. st. NV
W. A Wi1born, 14l2 9th st. NV
II. W Smith. 716 Il st. sw.
i. 4. Hunt. 1910 st. NV
L. ". oyster. 1919 lIth st. NV
And at residence OF the ary, 9Oj st NV The
Secretary can also be few minutes st noon
and ct 4 m. each day at 105 18th ST. NV
s. order OF the Committee: j. W. MARSHA,
J<o-lm Secretary
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ALLEGED PERJURY IN PENSION CAsE.-The
Commissioner of Pensions has been advised that
Joseph Carno was arrested, on the 21st inst, and
brought before u s. Commissioner r. s. Bentley.
Elmira, n. Y, upon the charge OF having made
as faise claim for pension and for perjury. He was
on the Sd OF september. One OF the witnesses in
his case, Horace Ii. Peters. was arrested at the
same time on the charge OF perjury, and held 10
bail in the sum OF S7OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

THE BOND OFFERINGS TO-DAY aggregated $3.50 600
IN lots as follows: per cents registered $3.50 600
at 100; $4,000 at 1913; $500 at 1873; 4x per cents
registered, $224, 900 at 10SH $3.50, 600 at 107x.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

The MONITOR PURITAN.-A proposition is now
being considered at the Navy Department to take
the double-turretted monitor Puritan, which has
been lying at the League Island yard, Philadel-
phia, Tor years, to Norfolk, Va, TO be completed
She Is now awaiting the manufacture OF her steel
turrets, which are being made at Bethlehem, Pa.
Her machinery Is all In her, but in such q shape
would probably be towed around. 1t is estimated
that IL VIII be Two or three Years before the ship
Is completed, as the construction Of her turretS
AT least ten more 10 put them in her. 1t Is said
mat one advantage TO be gained by completing
the work at Norfolk is that the vessel could lay In
fresh water while waiting for the finishing
touches, instead or salt water, which Is bad for
SHIPS bottom. In case the transfer is decided
upon 1t !" III be several weeks before she can be
made ready.
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The Opium, San ugRlers,
THE ARREST or Ex-cUsToMs INSPECTOR GARDSKs
CAUSES No srKPklsE n SEATTLE.


CHICAGO, August 23.-1he discovery was made
yesterday that the captured opium smuggler
Gardner added 10 his enormous pronts by cheating
his customers. In one OF his trunks geie found
tin boxes, soldered like opium cans, containing
little blocks OF wood cut 80 as to ut snugly IN the
Tin boxes. The wood gave tue cans ABOUT the
same weight as opium boxes, and so clever Was
the deception throughout that only an attempt 70
The belief IL that GaTduer Intended 10 sell trunk
OF genuine opium, afIording the purchaser . full
Investigation, and then sell substitute the dunn
miles, collecting on them In q hurry from the avs
rclous Chinese, VINO fondly Imagined that they
were defrauding Uncle sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

DuBpQUE, Iowa, August 2l-S. +. Adams, the
noted OF Saloons yesterday entered nty-
one new Injunction cases against salOon-keepers.
InJunctions were receutly granted against forty
seven saioon-keepers whose main penalty viii be
" pay The cost OF suit and fees VI SO In each
case 70 the prosecuting attorney.
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Mr.. ParnelI,s scotch suit.

SCOTCH LAWYERS sxYs IT WILL BE EAsf 10 pELAY
IT UNTIL AFTER TIE COMMISSION kEP0RIs
LONDON, August 23-Scotch lawyers epCrI that
* will Oe easy TO Delay The trial OF Mr.. ParDeIIs
action against The Tunes Qntil after The cotans-
sion OF inquiry has made It's report, winch. Il Is
expected, Will be submitted 10 parliament IN the
early part or Tie season OF 1859.
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UNITED STATES DEPosrroRrra.

UNITED bTATk3 OERoefT0RrE4.
statement sent to the Senate to-day by the
Secretary Of the Treasury In response 70 q senate
resolution shows that up 70 August last there
were 2o4 national banks which had been des,R.
mated rs United states depoStcortes: that thess,
banks held 81, 6,637 ,07e Of United States money,
and that the Government held Is secur1ty th0refof
bonds - the amount Of e5d07a,o0o.
T1sTnoN1AL 10 R4RxEs4KfAfIvK
An engroseed set Of resolutions handsomely
framed was presented last evening ct Hayden
Hall to Representative J. Il. Gallingsr by the ex.
employees OF the Government Printing Onlcs. The
presentation was . recognition OF M. Galhngers
services tn oofenoo OF the employea against certain
changes that had been made. Capt Donald
1cC&thran maoe the preoeAtat1on speech. NJ.
0ailnger Responded, and speeches were also made
pys Representatives Farquhar and Henderson.
Xne aomnntras>on OF Public Printer beneoacs
Nk Suc1AxAx Axp xn fusIlc fnnTxl
Representative Buchanan caIIsd sAe attention ct
the House yesterday 70 the inst that the rssolu.
t1on for an investigator Of the charge that ths
Pubic Printer was buying En(11sh lolt had beea
reported adyersoay and laid uDo6 The tahae because
the Public Printer has 0o0lod tho oharHe Toe
committee on printing before accepung The plea q
the defendaht % nnal might at tease have callso
upon him tkE. Buchananl tor the ineornafaca
lis poss.sSon which jssliSsd MIN n e6snag tSs
resolution and which iunGaned fufthor inquiry and
further inquiry would b maoa
e6itor of ths CnaFissso1 Nsses asd obsvssr. va
edded - tne eollecslon g geetreais e sd1ssD Il
- Aouss prs0 gAlAsy seday.
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AsBCKY PARK, n. j., August 23-The passenger
train on the Pennsylvapia Railroad scheduled 10
leave this place for New York al SlO a. m. ran into
and totally wrecked freight train Just before it
reached the depot here this moi ming. The engine
OF the passenger train was also wrecked None Of
the passengers were seriously Injured The scci-
dent was due 10 a misplaced switch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

n MARKET SPACE NEAR 9TH STREET
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-23

CLERICAL CHANGES IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
W. B. Gulick. OF North Carolina, and Nat Fawcett,
Of Tennessee, have been appointed bookkeepers
at 200 In the Bureau OF Provisions and Clothing
ChaTleS Dunn has been promoted to copyfst at
5000 In the Bureau OF Ordnance. w. l. Haskice,
massachusetts,, has been appointed to a clerkshtp
at 81 200 In the Bureau OF Ordnance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

we all have to risk lame legs in taking
leap. Many o brave runner draws
in his breath with the exultation of
youth, feeling the glow of strength
through all his veins, runs blithely
forward, and-lands in heap as you
did Make the best OF it, All the old
Dicks and Toms and Harris are in the
same plight, with their exposures and
overwork and risks. PeccaUilnats! We
have all sinned. But we'll make the
best of it. The beast is foundered, but
his rider is safe, and waiting for the
tide of health to turn. His lien is vet
on the great outside world sending
tributes in to him-glimpses of blue
sky, ripple of laughter from jolly
robin, the breath of midsummer idyl
mingling roses and new-mown hay. A
petty lordling, enthroned on pillows,
he dictates to doctor and nurse. Bust
ness cares and social duties are laid
aside. The fine art of invalidism is his
only interest and concern.-A. 3.
Yard, I'M Haaper's Maqazi71e.
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nearest tree, where they halted, and
their burden was laid down. The
handkerchief was withdrawn. and revealed,
as had guessed, the face of Raymond Ken
meth. The pallor of death was on his feat
ures, but his eyes opened slowly and he
gazed around. Kneeling beside him, Oh afed
his pallid hands and called his name in
tones of endearment. He seemed to know
was near him, and feebly breathed my name.
Then raising himself as by last effort his
eyes fell upon the ribbons floating upon his
breast. Gathering them in his cold fingers,
he drew forth the rosette from it's hiding
place. Pressing it to his lips, he said: Boys,
it's all over with me. Take care of her who
will wear this, for my sake" and he laid the
gay colors on my shoulder and raised my
hand to his lips. Hold on, Captain; here
comes the doctor"
The group separated to make way for the
doctor. 1t was my father.
oh. Raymond. my boy" he exclaimed,
this is dreadful dreadful"
ALI animosities and prejudices were for
gotten and forgiven in that one sentence,
Raymond seemed to realize his surround
ings. Looking long and steadfastly at me,
he said:
You will wear the gray for my sake, Jes-
sic" And his voice was lost forever
Few were the preparations for the home
ward journey. THE lights of sunset and Of
sunrise, mixed in that brief summer night
that paused among her stars" to guide the
dolorous voyage.
Upon the bluff which overlooks the tur-
bid Missouri white slab marks the resting
place of a Confederate officer, while the lin
gering rays of the setting sun on calm June
evenings throws in full relief against the
sky the gray, Quakerlooking garb of a
gray haired woman, who still strews the
red and white roses on the lonely grave, as
she has done for more than twenty years.
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Who We're the Skilled Builders {?

One Of the mysterious ruined cities
of southern North America is that of
San Guivera, near the western point of
Texas. This was known to the early
Spanish explorers, but, being at pres
ent forty miles from water, 1t has sell
dom been visited A late surveying
party found the ruins to be of gigantic
and substantial stone buildings, one of
which was four acres in extent. The
indications point to a former existence
of dense population. To the south
ward is stream of lava from one to
ten miles wide and forty miles long,
and the surrounding country is most
arid and desolate. No inscription, no
legend tells the tale of the great city
or of it's fate.
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One Grandfather.

There is one glory of another,
like the sun shining in his strength, OF
wise maturity; still another = mild
chastened, beneficent-of old age. II
is beautifully symbolized by the silver
crown that refines the plainest fea-
tnres.
Mammal" asked a serious-eyed
child looking up from her favorite
"Sunday-book," Pilgrims Progress. /"
did you ever know anybody who lived
in the Land of Beu1ah ?"
"Yes, DEAR" dropping her voice that
it might not reach the patriarch who
watched the sunset from the porch.
"Grandpapa does!"
From a letter written in his ninety
first year, four pages in length and tran
scribed in clear CHARACTERISTIC follow
ing extract is taken:
"As write, a blue-bird begins to sing
in the lilac bush outside of my office
window. I have always loved birds
and flowers. On this bright Easter
Monday, | am thinking how unlikely it
is that shall be here when the next
comes. All, well! if not, then, where
everlasting spring abides' The dark
river has dwindled to summer brook.
SO narrow that I fancy. sometimes, T
hear the birds sing on the Other
Side"
The most significant phrase in the
quotation is my office-window. This
man, never especially hale in body,
found, at the top of the hill of lie, fer
tile level lands in which he dwelt and
wrought until one week before be step
ped over to the near and familiar Other
Side. He was necessary to his house
hold so long as he drew mortal breath.
The key of his continued vitality was
given chad it been needed by those
who knew him. in his last message to
his absent sons, uttered ten minutes be-
fore his tongue was stilled forever:
"Tell them to take good care of
jim"
"Jim." aged seventy, was faithful
colored servant who had driven or
walked with his master to "the Office"
every day for over quarter of century.
It is self-absorption that carves
wrinkles in the face, and streaks the
hair with gray. Kindly thought and
labor for others dependent md beloved
the living out of and not in the petty
round of personal and Individual inter-
ests-keep heart and energies fresh.
Il have been too busy to count the
years. I suppose some have. slipped by
unnoticed, and so / have made a mis-
calculation by dozen or So" was the
explanation given by grandmother
when asked chow she had kept herself
So DrenOSterO11S1y yo11no 9"
Forget the years, or register them
by blessings, and they will forget you
Maker.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07
At the Stamn Window.

He was queer-looking chap who
peered in at the stamp window of the
postoffice the other day and said to the
man in attendance:
BE you the postmaster"
what do you want"
II want to know what letter stamps
are selling at to-day"
1.-TWO cents"
Anything off when man buys two
or three?"
/. "No."
"Could't throw in cent stamp, could
you?"
"Throw in nothing"
"Thank you. Jes' thought I'd ask.
[ buy good many in the course of the
year, and you could have my hull GUS
tom f'you'd do the fair thing"
1.-THE law doesn't permit any dis
count"
"There's where the law makes a mis-
take, for you'd sell more if you threw
little something off for cash, or give
a chroano."
Don't block up the window,
please"
eff you had some stamps with the
gum stickum worn off that you could
take less for, could make 'em go with
a little PASTE"
1--WE have nothing of the sort here.
How many"
"P'raps you've got 'em without the
pictures. My girl, Marier, can paint
General Jackson's portrait so nat'ral
that any Democrat would get up and
squeal !"
eff you don't want to buy any stamps
stand aside"
II might have bought 'em at the Cor
ners, but being In Austin I thought
might ge3 'em cheaper. No stamp
scalpers in the city that sell below regu-
lar rates?"
Il reckon not.
"P'raps there's another postofice in
town where they are sellin' off their old
stock below cost to make room for q
new stock of fall stamps of the latest
designs, just imported, Sheriff sale,
mebbe, or postmaster going out of bust
ness and determined to sell the supply
of stamps he has on hand at any sacri-
fice."
"Well, that is novel idea. Fellow
tried to run the regular postoffice out OF
town, eh, and had to close out?"
Exactly. Competition in every
business, you know
"There's no competition in the post
Office business of Austin, you'll find.
Now order your stamps, if you want
any, and vacate."
"Well, then, boss, if I cart get no
discount here's two cents; give me a
stamp jes' to try, and if it gives salts
faction I'll recommend you to my neigh
bors."
"Thank you. We aim to please.
Good day.
"Good day. "-Teras Sitti7ags.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

to be allowed to go within the enemys lines
under a flag of truce, to discover him, if
possible.
It was strange sight at that stage of the
war to see woman going over the terrible
ground, but quailed not. My resolve was
taken. If my father was no more. would
offer myself to the Confederacy to care for
their suffering and wounded men, If Ray
mond Kenneth was living, would place
myself under his protection.
I scanned the faces as they lay fostering
under the August sun. but none were ia
miliar. was about to turn back, sick and
disheartened when a group of men passed
me with a rudely constructed litter. A
handkerchief was thrown over the face of
it's occupant to screen it from the sun. but
the bit of red cloth upon the shoulder be-
trayed his rank as a Missouri rebel officer,
while from his breast foated red and
white ribbon. With one cry l fell upon the
ground. dozen arms were ready to as
sist me- but could only point to the group
that bore their fallen comrade. Divining
my wish. they followed on to the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU.
BY SARAH X. BOLTON.

II cannot bring you wealth" she said;
/ cannot bring you fame or place
Among the noted of the race;
But can love you.
when trials come to test you, sweet,
i can be sunlight at your feet;
My kiss your precious lips shall greet,
Because ] love you.
when daylight dies along the west,
You will come home to me for rest,
And shall sleep upon your breast,
Because love you.
-"If sickness comes, beside your bed
I will bend low, with quiet tread,
And pray God g blessings on your head,
Because I love you.
'"As dew c1ings to the violet,
Making the fragrant chalice wet,
SO my life into yours is set,
Because love you.
"Only myself, my all, bring,
But count it, sweet, precious thing
To give my life an Offering
Because / love you.
Il bow before no other shrine;
If go first across deaths Line
will return to claim you mine,
Because / love YOU
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

HAS any whist player ever held the
thirteen trumps in one hand? The phe-
nomenon was seen at the United Ser
vice Club, Calcutta. The players were
Mr.. Justice Norris, DIR. Harvey, DIR.
Sanders and DIR. Reeves. Two new
packs were opened and were trayed and
shutfied in the usual manner. DR.. San
d rs had one of the packs cut to him and
proceeded to deal. He turned UP the
knave. of clubs, and on sorting his hand
found that he had the other twelve
trumps. The other three suits were
unevenly divided in the other hands,
but in the excitement of the moment,
no record was taken of them. The
fact was duly recorded in writing, six
gentlemen singing their names to the
document. The odds against this COM
bination are, according to DR.. Pole,
157, $50, 900, 900 to l.