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The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-02-21
Death of Mrs. Coleman.

Mrs. Chapman Coleman, the eldest
and only living daughter of the late
Hon. John j. Crittenden, died at her
home in Louisville on Friday, and
the remains were brought here on
Monday and laid to rest in the Gene
terry. She was lady Of marked
ability, and had attained distinction
in the literary world. For many
years she was leader of society in
Washington City, where she resided
until within the last few years.
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Will Meet Here.

The Kentucky heirs of the Robert
Edwards estate will hold a meeting in
this city on Monday, March 23d, 1891.
The object of the meeting will be to
form a more complete organization
in the suit for this large estate, in
which millions of dollars are in
VOlved.
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Tary. Baker Dead.

Hon. r. Tarvin Baker, who for two
terms represented Campbell county
in the Senate Of Kentucky and was
afterwards in the House of Represent
atives, some twenty yeare ago, died
at his home in Alexandria on Sunday.
During the first session of the Legis-
lature of which he was member he
became firm friend of Frankfort
and was ever ready to fight her bat
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To the Public.
FOR S ALE.
Valuable City Residence Property.

THE TWO-STORY BRICK RESIDENCE PROP
l erty. known as :he "Sidney Johnson place"
situated OH north side of Main street. Frankfort,
~. near the Capital Hotel, is offered for sale by
the undersigned. Ifnot sold on or before Janu-
airy 1st, 1891. the same will, be for rent The
property is in first-cass condition. For terms.
&c, apply to
CHAS. +. EXUM.
Attorney for johnson heirs.
Oct. 25tf.
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"Thank You, James,"

Mr.. James A. Murray, Of this city,
who attended the Mardi Gras fes-
tivities in New Orleans, has placed
us under obligations for copies OF
New Orleans papers containing litho.
graphic views Of the immense pa.
rade.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-02-21
KENTUCKY UNION RAILWAY Co.,
TIME CARD.
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21ST, 1890.
GOING EAST.

Connections made ut Lumber Point with
steamer for Beattyvle. Elkatawa ia nearest
station to Jackson. KY Trains between Three
Forks and Lexington run daily. between Three
Forks and klkatawa daily. sundays excepted.
j l.. MURPHY.
General Passenger Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23
THE DISTRICT KNOCKED OUT.
Mr.. Grout's Fruitless Attempt to Get Time
for Local Measures.

Mr.. CIRCUITS Fruitless Attempt to Get Time
for Local Measures.
Tie District will probably get little or no
time today, which rightly should be given up
- he consideration Of bills In her interest. but
Mr. Groat has displayed his courage and also
Tie fact that he looks on the Craftsmanship Of
- Districs committee % carrying with i. GER
thin responsibilities not to be ignored ct the
dictates Of Mr.. Cannon Of Illinois. whose
career - an opponent Of District interests has
juss nine Legislative days to run. Almost imme-
diately after the House convened this
morning Mr.. Cannon moved that the House
70 into committee Of the whole on the general
deficiency bill. Mr.. Grout and Mr.. Hemphill in
the interests Of the District and many other
members In the interest Of various plans were
On their feet demanding recognition, but the
question was put and declared carried by the
Speaker. Mr.. Hemphill demanded division,
which resul,ed-ayes, 107; noes, Al. Mr.. Grout,
however, carried the protest against the robbery
stu further by demanding the ayes and noes,
and sufficient number Of members rising
roll call was ordered. Mr.. Cannon made an
angry protest against Mr.. CIRCUITS demand. but
NE gentleman from Vermont was obdurate.
He aid ne wanted to see q record Of the men
Who continued to steal the time devoted by the
yulse TO the District committee. In an aside to
NJ. Cannon be said: ''You viii consider appro-
prisfion bills all Gay ard propose to be ugly
and hall talk on every paragraph of the defi-
In spite, however, Of the vigorous and
manly protest Mr.. Cannon's motion was car
red
Ihe chances nov for smother District dsv in
the House during this session are decidedly
Inn, although . night session nay be obtained.
AsDistrict gentleman said to SrAR reporter.
'lt has been said that the District is the dog on
vhfcn Congress tries new schemes It's all a lie.
hovsvsr, ~ every dog has its day."
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VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN.
They Make . Good Parade, Though Nc
Many In Numbers.

They Make q Good Parade, Though Not
Many in Numbers.
The Veteran Volunteer Firemen celebrated
~ day by parade and luncheon at Meyers
Hal, their headquarters. ct It'll and streets,
sad On the line Of march were reviewed by the
President.
The hne. though not very long, was quite q
handsome one and the old vets. some of whom
an with the machine az far back q 1910, at
sxacted much attention, and, with about forty
In the uniform Of the association-black pants,
drsb coats, red belt and bla:k fire hat with
frontispiscs with monogram-drawing the
handsome hose carriage 70 relic Of the past
1nAde -sry handsome show. The line was
beaded by Caldwels Band and in charge Of
Mr.. J: W. Thompson, formerly president of the
American Hook and Ladder Company Of East
Warrington The ununiformed members came
next and the uniformed men were headed by
President James H. Richards (Anacostia), Vice
President Goodwin Pierce (Columbia), Secre-
xahlsrt American Hook and Ladder Company,
Treasurer VIM. Cammack (Franklin5, En-
Gtnesrs Julius Strobel perseverance, and Geo.
kesihly (Anacostia) carrying pipes. Then
came J. Richard Brown Western Hose)
association, Joshua Lloyd (Anacostis) and
Il L Gettisr CFranklin) carrying the
Old time axes. The hose carriage
was drawn by the uniformed members: j. r
Dobbyn, Daniel Genau, Thos. Shea, John Miller
g Columbia, J. W. Carr, F. II. Fridley. John
Hurst W. II. Stewart, Robt. Sutton. j. H. Spill
man, John Shakelford Of the Franklin, w.
Smith, +. W. Martin, Jonn Goodrich, Chas
Snyder Of the Perseverance. ]. r. P. Carpenter
end y. Mohler of Union, Thos- Mansfield. Thoe
Z Snithson, Thos- L johnson and Alonzo
Shaw of Anacostis, Chas. Coomes, J. II. Click
J. D. Schofeld, Cornelius Furtner and Thos
y. Cissell Of Northern Liberty, John T. Suter.
J. b. Walling Of Metropolitan Hook and Ladder,
Jaa Raglan, Bernard Kilmartin and Daniel Pfeil
Of the Western Hose.
The line started promptly at o'clock BY
way OF It'll street. Louisiana and Indiana ave-
nues to the Capitol; thence up the avenue. pass
ing in review Of the President, 18th, L, 18th, F.
9Th and n back to the hall, where the old vets
enjoyed q collation. and recalled the memories
Of the olden time.
In the parade there were many veterans from
Brooklyn, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other
placea
The hose carriage was Handsomely decorated
with 1Ags and flowers
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PERSONAL

A 0KNTLRMAN WOULD LIKE 10 MEET A
"A lady with View to ustrimony. widow preferred.
WlLI SOME ONE KINDLY SEND THE PRES
.u scs as. @ ES xsr, g r be-
Clinton. Mass! fe1SSt&
a LADY yT RICH CHARACTER WILL PAY SiO
"A per NJ for several months TO any who Will Evt
%snis 4Sar.ss SEkSS. So a e ch' Oh re
WILL THE LADY THAT WAITED IN SMALL
w rsceptton room u Aeerupoltfan Hotel for eensie
nan on the 9Th 4seent end hisd 70 msst him, write
TWO REF1NED GENTLENKN WOULD IKE TO
\ pats the ssanainsancs Of two ladies' Addrss, ".
WAXTRD-TO TRANsTER-A CLERK OF GLASS
w m Treasury Dspmtmeat Wishes 70 TRANSFER to
eneehsr department. with clark Of san,o cas Aadess
(uviL sKRvICg ExANfNATION QUESTIONS
" and answerA- Sepd 1Qcents 70
D. v. FLYNN, A. n, Ivy INSTITUTE.
fslo.1A eouthwea cor. oeh md "a nv.
"A WtlftnnD O.. CommunScsato1o promptly a.
Sis .a: v &xiSs. sSs .ss... S e 9s:s ~
d4lsnns
ETL EVENING 9K3SS BUTTS. NH On 51TIN
ss7.,.. a7 xs.si 1880 .ss o. S.,s,ao soHs
NyM lE 1Ak TIME- We Will P4l .'BIG
S s:sG I'll OLD sSsSs:apns
AZ q
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PROPOSALS.

MASONRY WORK FOR A BRIDGE IN THE
~ Nssson.i zSolSgisai parism,hsonan institu-
S N: s ss ssas HI e NOON
tor furnishing the materials and CONSTRUCTING two
bridge piers and two abutments in the National
posa and other Information may be obtained on appii.
cation to this Once The right s reserved 20 reject
LEY sscrstsIy. smitSsonisn insssution fe
pRoposALs TO ERECT AND LEASE BUILDING
L Tor Washington CITY Post Oface.-Post Office De.
partment. 0,ce Of the Postmaster General Washinx.
syd until s%sc&G SSfE T =
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ. from parties who win agree
tina Temporary OF the washington City Fost once
cover It square se Of sroSna eeS mlss
Ssssns and ana Suitable ana ,Sr sSeeD
space adjacent for the accommodation Of nsii WAGONS
two sapps q . isst e q
vators wash roens. cossts ana al interior partitions
saasrs isse ons:s.ory building With proper % c0SSs
ISL Tsnels ias ss Of ss
q should 81 s.
possls lot city Post ofce building. and should Se
2 > as JOIN @is
t9s .s nv! Es.sIassaa
u. i0 ss:sn av.t in w s:sa
TskIE On 81 5sy' 5 thii ps; WV
F0ukIh. ls,l: The attention q biddm |. inyttsd
: rs: 800: 81 %! ss s
PETER 9AiSs. Lseussnsns Colonel q xssiSs.sS
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TAs Baltimore Sxa today announces that
- Maryland and Virginia Steamboat Company
has absorbed the Potomac characterization Com
pany By the purchase OF the side-wheel steamer
b. and the eompany's route on the Potomac
siyes from Point Lookout 70 Washington. The
1osonAc transportation Company was owned
By he Ciydes OF Philadelphia, who control the
York River Line. The purchasers viii place
- Soc upon the route with the propeller
John L fysers, recently rebuilt, which left on
her hrst trip Saturday.
Hsouols' OIsInnHf CURES Pnxa-For sale
9 Mor9's cor. Of 18th and y streeeL-Adct.
Wxsurxorox Loan and Truss Co g. ady't
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BOARDING.

BOARDING.
I ADlks AND dKNlLEMEN. IAKE YOUR
~ poerd g TIE wo9snS Exchange; - and = avsek.
nona cooAinY. OO l1h -. L.
THE AUBURN. PA. AVE AND l9D AT. n. w.
nicely furnished rooms and hoard BY day, week OF
Montn. fell
VHE wEBeTE1. 6l3 l3IH ST, \. ". ;RATEs a
ass.s h6us paiss ,ssaS stssss 6say . IL pessse1
'ntefsH- nAyH
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A sH1 P5 HoTsEs ASP tSTs FOB SALE on

II SNAIL MONTHLY PXiMENTs.-Thts beanti.
tut subdivision 10 situated in Prince Georess county
Nd. about miles from Nsahington. on the WASH.
b q the r Z 9: kk and on the Wash and Bait: PIKE,
: Ssher than wash' has rood drainage, Is psrfscsly
healthy b sdacent 70 and surrounded b. Charlton
Heights. College Park. eerwyn and the grounds Of
the Maryland Agricultural College II has Is miles OF
wtde well graded avenues, on winch OO0 shade trees
have been planted and arr now being boxed. Ii has
park that contains 12 acres In which there Is beau
tful lake of clear freAh water in II has
nsy seatton. where 20 or more trains stop daily;
Or about % minosss drive y houses are competed
and occupied within months. and Of l25 more un.
improved lots cold 10 or lb purchasers viii build;
some have already commenced. school. mill, ice
house, electric light plant, walks &C., Will b
constructed. Churcea. schools, stores. &C..
vsntsnt. Prices OF lots, 600 to $500: Terms: SlO
cs,h and $40 PR month or 20 per month on lots $3.50
:S bs sss DsS and su
vision about waahinson WHARF lots can be bought for
less than double thess price, Is comfortable frame
dvellings with brick f0undatiqns. porehss closets,
oufbudtnss wells. pumps. csllars. bstha. heat, &C..
On lots that svfsass acre to b sold 70 desirable
Tub Z s., 20. each 90 eash 80 per mo. A..
24.A2S 20, 90 sach S1b cob as per mo. g.
IL e ~ sssSS$e.: and Ds3 re psr I ;essr.
cent discount viii be made for all or part
Apply Apply e rDTfS S.n asse n
hia q. (bst. Gan and 10th and and froin
Ito 10 an. or p. or at LAksland rom 12:U to
%p.m. 1A.5-sm
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EOR sALE-FORTY ACREs-1, go, 600 SQUARE
feetIwithn ten minutes walk Of cable line st.
easy terms; the greatest bargain in the estate
market. X. A. PHILLIPS i son.
fe199t l4l9 n Y ave
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wAsz1xerex Loo, end Trust Co. See adv
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EVENING c. MONDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1891
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

EQs RENT - tUisNishkD- Pakrrl INV
= house; al MI rooms and bath; psrlor .nd
DINING room 3nise In oak est iccstion in city; $50
9 month; blryan, because family eaves ctr nnme-
diateiy. Apply 70 OWNER, 1s;;e 18th St felsIH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

Tor sALE,HEADQUARTERs FOR CHOICE
lots In Brookxnd, University Heights and vicinity
Most thriving suburb Of Washington. Everybody
building: Picturesque scenery. Art seminary estaE
nsxt % monument. ires lectures at University.
Elegant new stone station on B. and o., heated ~
stearn &c. Every inducement to locate your home
bare IL only three miles out and in close touch
with the city, Reached BY Lincoln avenue electric
B. and o. trains Deeds in best legal form Tree
of cost to purchasers II You have business this
section put it IN our hands. II In specially
8. @. TRUSLER 4 CO.,
fa17-2Ys Sl2 n
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FOR Observation-Disclosures

brilliant tone; frst-class make; rents paid dur.
Ing lSol credited bought: Latest music only lOc
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EOR SALE-AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Il for q man holding government position and who
wishes . nice. beautiful home with plenty Of pure
water and lots q fruit The property in Question is
Alexandria, and Is but two MINI ealk FROM ST.
Asaph station and fifteen minutes LON b. and p
depot either way. The place contains acres OF the
best OF ground. we'll fencei. and improved by Sroom
BRICK house. stable, barn and outnouses. Price,
-, $50. J. b. GRAY CO.,
fe.,U-3. ISL st. NV.
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FOR RENT--HOUSES.

NOR RENT aO5 9th IT, 4f N.
r&7 westminster q nv, Stable rear i;srS q So. i5
a bath furnace. e45 80 l21 Hams court. zr :.
rsssss:ss T. iS Mc { e, sss;; 10 g
tntss, Sc............ ess Wslacs plss.. ssors.
q. s Et ca Ssfh SSS nd s
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.


EoR sALE-sI 200 WILL BUY 20 ACRES OF
II land and new house. ct Lanham's Station, Md I; 20
minutes ride from the city. Address Box u Star
DOR sALE-A TRACT OF SEVERAL ACRES OF
ground adjoining the best subdivision around
Warrington; fronting on electric railroad can be
bought Tor about half Of what adjoining property is
now selng; any one meaning business and wishing to
look over the property wiz Be furnished conveyance
free Of cos.. Address
fe2s1-3t' Box 10, Star Office,
EOR sALE-AT HYATTSvILLE, Md, AN ELE-
= giant 6-room house. with cellar. concrete floor;
heated by furnace; water in house and yard large
CLOSETS front and back porches good walks hall acre
OF ground 30 fruit trees: outbuildings andYood fences
at actual cost bulls shown.
fe2l-3t' J. NJ. WOOD
LrOk RENT-HiATTSvILLE, Md, NEW AND
l. attractive S-roOm cottage conveniently located ;
g IS. 900: .WATEks THOMPSON. Room 5, Al,
lanttc building. fe2O-3t
Tor SALLY ACRES, WELL IMPROVED. ON
y railroad. miles from Washington. e215 per acre.
~ acres near proposed bridge at Three sisters island
$50 ger acre; II acres near .ane. same price II
- acres. 8 niles from bridge, Sl25 per acre Also
the proposed railroads for sale cheap and easy
terms. JAMES K. CLEMEETS
fe:Se1H lS1l st, NV.
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STORES. be.
Str and dwx 21l2 NJ st Str and dws sle q a
str d11 i5iS III & sT and avg ISL 5iS
Hail. I'd acor 1iS 18th 20 Str S Ss iii s. s1
str and dwg ii67 Il :. Stable rear l46s stnw 10
ssr and DIV. 500 I: Shop rssT loo . 4 nv. e
NV. .3ol
OTTICEA
vernon Rev. TINS 20 000 l5kh q. rms 2. Ii
Central bldg. run is 20 centrsi Side room 20. 10
so III u. front rms. 9unton bldg. nm T......8
- moor Io
Ihe above 0nAy PORTION o. the property on my
books. For iu list cali at once for bulletin issued
the 1st End 18TH ffs30l THOs. Z. WA69AMAN.
FOR RENT = oPP0sITE TIE sMITHsoNIAN
mSd is s'n''n's'ss: 5S psfs %far iAosx
FOE RENTlA ssR03N HOUSE At BRANCH
ipGton; plenty o. shade; watvr at the door; about
tASee minutes vAth uom the ststton; laEre grounds
So.se tor "a WIN e &c
isisS. 9Is s.. NV.
LOB RRNT-THnEE-sTORY BRICK DWELLIN0.
loonnA Allm.t. con vou1<0fy loceeedn ". hont,
80. ~ pr mo sable can also " had Y de1lred
1885 TYLER RUTHERFORD. LO7 q.
LsUk kENT-lEN si0KE AND Rooms ABOVE.
i ~ %l 2k Ss ias ss,s; NV
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1slI list 81 n "; history kng.ish basement hick.
furnace, hardwood tn.sh. per month sll0
newly paperd. water and gSs and stable dawn lux
IOo ieetl. lot 4c>sxsso per month. .........,. A.
~: l3tt ST. N. W.. 2story brick rooms. ali mi -;
sl0 81 ne, 6-rocm frame, wrter IN yard. els. 20
gig and fe.l Cherry Hill, l43 Cissel alley ana 1887
Cherry alley. 4-room bricks, water in Louise and
FURNISHED.
1858 18th St NV; 10 rooms ali rn.f.. furnished, half
feIs-;,m bLEsLE. DAVIS CO.. i5ia St; n y.
FOR RENT-21l2 NV, NEAR PA. AVE %
- rooms; large yard, water. stable. &c. $40 sos
9TH ne. : 3 rooms; ali imps. es3h 80. "a. a<S
Lettie st near .th and s.w. = rooms; water; AlO
h. A. MclNTlhE. ~ NV. OPP. Trinity Church
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Lon SALk-
L finely finished and conveniently arranged resi-
dence on Rhode IslanQ ave. between Iowa Circle and
18th sts.. contains twelve rooms. Price $1,000.
THOS. j. FISHER 4 CO.,
fe2l-3t Sf n
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-09-18
BORN TO BE LAWYER.
You'll Do You Have Kept Your Eye on the
Squirrel.
Youths Companion.

What is the chief characteristic OF a
"born lawyer" Some people fancy that
it is audacity; but audacitv has, perhaps,
spoiled lawyers success as often as 1t
has made it. Craftiness, another quality
often attributed to lawyers as class, is
likely to get them into trouble as it is to
win them cases The real master quality
of good lawyer, according to many mod
ern authorities, sis a genius far details -
an ability to see through case to the ut
termost particular, and keep everything
in mind, ready for use at the right mo-
mcnt. The following story has probably
been told by more than one lawyer to H.
lustratc this fact
A lawyer advertised for a clerk. The
next morning his office was crowded with
applicants-all bright, and many sulia-
BILE.
He babe them wait until ali should ar
rive, and then ranged them in row, and
comments, and so Judge whom he would
choose.
Ga certain farmer" began the lawyer,
"was troubled with a red squirrel that got
in through hole in his barn and stole
his seed corn He resolved to kill the
squirrel at the first opportunity.
:'Secing him go in at the hole one noon,
he took his shot gun and fired away. The
fret shot set the barn on fire.
"Did the barn bnrn?" asked one of the
boys.
The lawyer, without answer, continued,
"And seeing the barn on fire, the farmer
seized pail of water, and ran to put it
out"
"Did he put it OUT" asked another.
Gas he passed inside, the door shut to
and the barn was soon in flames. Whcn
the hired girl rushed out with more wa
ter"
"Did they all burn up?' said another
boy
The lawyer went on without answer;
'Then the old lady came out, and all was
noise and confusion, and everybody was
trying 10 put out The FIRE
"Did any one burn up?" said another.
The law yer said, There, that will do;
you have all shown great interest in the
story
But observing one little bright-eycd
fellow in deep silence, he said: CHOW, my
little man. what have You to say?'
The little fellow blushcd, grew uneasy,
and stammered out: q want to know
what became Of that squirrel; that's what
want to know
you'll DO said The lawyer; you are
my man. You have not been switched off
bv confusion and barn burning, and
the hired girls and water pals. You
have kept Your eye on the squirrel
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-09-18
IsAKED THE JACKPOT.
Game In Which Congressman Was Il
Heavy Winner.

"The luckcst man in poker game, y
remarked a Washington man in remi
nisccnt mood to a Chicago Herald man as
he drew three cards, was n certain Con-
gresham from Illinois. He waf backed
in jack by the United States.
owe were having a nice little game Of
- limit There is often a smart pile Of
money in S? limit. Around the hotel
table were four of us, and this was the
only Congressman who had sand enough
and money enough to sit out the game.
There was a night session and an exciting
time i'll the House OF Representatives,
and the others had dropped out one by
one on the score of public duty
"Well it was getting on toward , o'clock
in the morning, and we had n lovely pot
and everybody stayed in The pot was
opened on four deuces and the man stood
pat That was this same Congressman.
There was nothing less than good pair
out, and everybody seemed TO have i'm
proved his hand in the draw. The bet
ting was lively. Just then a servant
rushed in and said there was call Of the
House and the Sergeant-at-Arms was at
the door.
"'I'd play this hand out if the whole
United States was at the door, said the
statesman.
"'Keep him out a minute, jim
"'Lock the door,
"But the big foot of the Scrgeant-at-
Arms was thrust in the crackof the inner
door as Jim was going out to bar the
outer one.
"I'm sorry, gentlemen, but
1'm not interrupted the member.
I'll go as soon rs I rake in this jack-p
In the mean time let me have fifty
:s.The Sergeant-at- Arms produced his
order book and fifty soon went to swell
the pile. I'll draw on you for hundred
pretty soon, came from the plucky Illinoi-
san. One OF US laid down his hand at
this, and another began to look nervous.
There were several |. O. Us in the pile
already, and | was down to my last dollar
and had TO call. had Il king full, and
well, the Illinois Congressman and his
four deuces aud the Scrgeant-at- Arms
and the United States Treasury and thc
jack pot. With about $500 in it, all went
together
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-09-18

hut even at tile corner where they parted
she sfnod talking long enough for Mrs. II.
to lose her train and disappointment.
Shy and nervous young people have the
hardest time in leaving, and are more to
be pitied than blamed. Their suffering Is
often great. They are impressed with the
idea that the how is Of more consequence
than the what, and they keep trying and
irving to lead the conversation up to what
thev think will be graceful departure.
They are wishing themselves away great
deal more desperately thar any one else
can. They watch for pauses in the con-
yersation and clear their Threats to intro
duce some variations On Lemuefs u
guess I'D better be going but they are
never quick enough. Somebody else be-
gins to speak and they resign themselves
with sinking hearts TO waiting another
ten minutes.
Still, it is not always the callers fault
that she does not 60 Sometimes it is the
hostess who is the fluent person, who ends
every sentence with rising infection,
indicating that it is only suspended, and
that she is going on. In such case 1t
may appear to the caller as if it would be
rude to interrupt her, though she may
have heard the muf1cd tiptoeing OF the
rest of the family past the parlor door
and the subdued clatter of china from
somewhere, and have a painful suspicion
that dinner or tea is ready and they don't
want to ring the bell.
But there is one golden rule at least
that the caller may stick to. When you
once get up to 60 never sit down again.