davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Misses NJ. and v. waltemeyer. NJ Clendan-
iel. A. Burdine. c. Martin. J Martin, and K.
Martin, v. Barnett, B. Keane, C. Hutchin-
son. b. offutt, R. Onutt, E. Giachetti,
L. and O. Padgett, Y. and R. Gates, f. Lang
ley, H. and NJ. Manning, and II. and K. San
dcrson.
Masters A. and B. Hutchinson. V. Burdine,
E. and W. Wright, E. Keane. q. Cohill. c.
Padgett, C. Bright, W. Thompson, l. Offutt,
W. Cords. E. and X. Sacderson.
Messrs. G. and II. Scott, Gray. and Chase
entertained the children with selections
on the mandolin, guitar, and banjo.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
Offfor Hnrper,s Ferry.

A large contingent Of the j. o. Z. A. N.
left this morning for Harper's Ferry,
where they Will be the guests OF Jefferson
Council, No. 100. o. U. A. NJ. of that place.
The day Will be devoted to patriotic
speeches, singing Of patriotic hymns and
songs, for which an elaborate programme
has been prepared.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

arsenal which proved a great success. The
entire programme was carried out most sue
cessfully Mrs Laura B. Holderby and Mr.
Hnghs were amusing as "A Pair of Luna
tics. P" Two other short comedies were given,
in which the entire cast appeared. Mr.
Clarence Howard, Mr.. Charles F. Purdy,
Mrs. Annie Hughes, Miss Pearl Wolverton
and Miss Voss compose the members of the
club
DIR. and Mrs L. B. Clark and family, of
East Capitol street, have returned after a
three months outing at Bedford Springs,
Va.
Mrs. William F. Hoffman has returned
from a delightful continental tour. Her
daughter. Miss Florence, will remain in
London for a year.
Miss Florence Davies has returned from
a lengthy visit to the Catsllills and Asbury
Park. Miss Davies is a granddaughter of
Nine. Kretchmar-Smith and inherits the
vocal powers that made that lady famous
some years ago.
Col R. c. Mitchell, of North Carolina,
Is visiting his daughter, Mrs. 7. H. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Ira j. Baker, of Twenty
fourth street, are spending a few weeks in
the White Mountains.
The friends of DR.. and Mrs. Walter o.
Davis are copgratulating them on the ar
rival of little Miss Davis.
George NJ. vipal has returned home after
q months outing at Forest Glen.
Mrs. II. A. Memert, OF Capitol Hill. and
her daughter, Miss Leo. who have been
spending some weeks at Eagles Mere, Pa.
are at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Davis ara re-
ceiviDg congratulations on the birth of
SOD.
Maj. Coleman and daughter, Miss May,
The evening times., 1895-08-31

and look as young as I could. ! went to
the barber and got fixed up, and it cost
me so cents week right along to have the
dye put on"
You wanted to deceive the widow as to
your age?"
''Waal, yes, 1 kinder wanted to be about
4s or so, you see. Furst and last, this ere
dyin' has cost me S25.'
''But it accomplished the object"
That's what thought all along till wegot
married yesterday. Then what d yes pose
found out?'' -
''She suspected the dye, perhaps"
Mary time. Say, stranger, that wido W is
nigh-sghted, and color blind to boot. She
never even kno wed that Ihad anyhair onmy
head, and as for whiskers, She thought they
was white, and was tickIed to death about
it."
'TheD-then-"
Then the dyein' was all blamed nonsense
and I'm S25 out o. pocket, and the widow
would hev bin glad huff to marry ME evenif
PdbeeD cross-eyed, bald-headed, DO W legged
and had lost one lung in the cornfield."
The SURROUNDINGS.
The heroine had the center of the stage. :.
Amid ouch surroundings" she exclaimed,
looking raptly at the people, who could not
be happy"
Upon her felicity broke the william rudely
'Ha, ha," he laughed through his nose.
She shivered with a nameless dread.
Wait" he cried, It'll you see the scenery
we get when we go on the road."-Detroit
Tribune.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
CONFIRMED THE REPORT.
Consul Mills Declares There q chdn
era In HOrOlulu,

A dispatch received to-day from @
Cooper. United States dispatch agant at sAh
Francisco, confirms the news that cholera
had broken out at Honolulu. Mr.. GoopeF's
telegram says that the steamer MonowAA
received the news from Mr.. Ellis MIN,
United States consul general in the Ha'
waiian Islands. who met the vessel Id an
open boat aud warned ber Off Mr.. Mills
said there had been eight deaths among ma.
tives and Chinese, and added: There is
no cause for alarm, md every precautioR y
being taken"
The evening times., 1895-08-31
have returned after an extensive trip to
the resorts Of the Massachusetts, coast.

Miss Annie Meacham and Reese r. Lukei
were married last evening at the residence
of the BRIDES mother. The bride was hand
somely gowDed in white organdie and
carried bride roses. After q short trip to
the seashore Mr.. and Mrs. Lukei will re-
side at S12 Fifth street northeast.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
Baby Seriously Iniurea .

A son OF Mr.. D. Howard. of the firm Of
Craig & Harding. met with serious acci-
dent last night by falling from the front
steps of his home, No. sci Spruce street
northwest. The little fellow, who Is about
16 months old, fell the distance of eight
feet, striking on his head.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
Bismarck's Gold Chessboard.

Prince Bismarck was recently the recipient
of a ha ndsome present in the shape of a chess
board inlaid with alternate squares of
yellow, and milk white amber laid on an
under surface of gold. The figures. which
are marvclously carved, are also of amber
and each minute detail is faultlessly carried
out.-EXchange
The evening times., 1895-08-31
Tricks to Trip the Tongue.

Smiths spirit flask split Phillips sixth
sisters fifth squirrels skull.
Say, should such a shapely sash shabby
stitches show?
Hesaw two beggars steal-he ought tobeg
or steal.
He lives in a nice house-he lives in an
ice-house.
She has lost her earring-she has lost her
hearing.
Let all men bend low-let tall men bend
low.
He would pay nobody-he would pain
nobody.
Sarah in sha wlshoveled soft snow lowly.
That lasts till night-that last stiI night,
This hand is clean-this sand is clean
United States state statistician.
Strange strategic statistics.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr.. Won Schwerin. OF the German en-
bassy, after having spent the earlier
portion of the season at Deer Park, is now
enjoying the gayeties of Bar Harbor MI
Won Schwerin is one OF the most recent
additions to the diplomatic corps, but
will, if he ADDS to his social laureis during
the coming winter as he has done during
the present summer, prove one of the
most popular OF the diplomats in Washing
ton society.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Airs. Madison Ballinger and her daughter,
Miss Miriam, have returned from Marble
head, Mass. where they have spent the
summer.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Lieut.. and Mrs. Charles Stone, after
spending the summer at Cape May and
Goschen, va. have gone TO Rockville for
the month of September.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

The Italian Ambassador and Baroness
Fava have gone 10 LeDox for stay before
returning TO Washington for the winter.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr.. Joseph Baum, of No. 7o7 Seventh
street has gone to Boston, New York, Phiia-
dclphia, and Atlantic City to be away until
September 6
The evening times., 1895-08-31
What tn IN.

Reggy-If your tailor promised to make
you pair OF breeches In certain time, and
did not do it, what would you DO!
willie-sue him for breeches Of promiss.
Exchange.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
CONzACA COLLEGE

Classical and Business courses of stud
les. Schools will reopen Tuesday. Septem-
Der 8. Three free scholarships open to all
competitors will be contested for on Au-
gust 29, 80. and 81. For particulars address
Rev. CORNELIUS GILLESPIE, s. J.,
President and Treasurer. au2 limo
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Miss Annie NJ. Leyton has returned after
months vacation near Hagerstown Nd.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Judge and Mrs. Shepard, of this city,
are at Deer Park, where they have spent
the season.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

The German Ambassador ard Baroness
Thielman have gone TO Lenox, where they
will take part in the early autumn sayeties
of that place.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

The Misses Hurley, of Capitol Hill, and
Misses Maude Eppiey and Lottie Mitchell
have gone To Atlantic City.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mrs. william F. Hoffman has returned
from an European trip, leaving her daugh-
ter, Miss Florence Hoffman, to remain
abroad for another year in order to pur-
sue her musical studies
The evening times., 1895-08-31
Correction,

Although my pa jiner wuz,
An KEEP the nails a a-jinglin',
He didn't do it all, bccuz
My mother did the shinglin'.
Pa said he was the whole blamed ship,
The mainstay an the anchor;
But then, / think he made slip,
'Cuz mother wuz the spanker.
Boston Courier.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr. and Mrs William Mueller have re-
turned to the city >ster n months vacation
at Colonial Bes cil.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
DIED.

DIED.
TRIPLETT-Notice is hereby given OF the
death of Mary Triplett at Washington Asy-
lum Hospital on August 80, 1895. Rela-
tiyes or friends will call at r. +. Harvey
Sons, 92S Pa. ave. NV. and make ar
raDgements for her burial within thirty
six hours. 1t
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Miss Lulu Barker has returned from Cam
bridge, Nd, where she has been visiting
her uncle, Senator johnson.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
why He wanted Them to Hurr

Why He Wanted Them TO Hurry.
II wish they would hurry up and rebuild
the Opera ComiQue."
Are you musician?"
"No. but there is where met my first
wife. and want to see few other imbecilos
caught by other mothen-in-law."-Pett
Journal
The evening times., 1895-08-31

city, after delightful summer spent visit
iDgfrients at several ofthe prominent resorts
The evening times., 1895-08-31
No Danger.

I'VE have nice crabs and"
mo. no! We don't care to poison our
selves"
NO danger, sir, assure you-there is .
physician attached to this establishment -
Journal Amusant.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Angelo Gluselli have re-
turned from Atlantic City.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
A Smart Bows suggestlon.

The Editors Boy-Mamma, why does Mr..
Smith look so awfuliy solemn?
Mamma-Because. my dear, he has lost
his wife.
The Editors Small Boy-why doesn't he
advertise fox her:-Pittsburg Bulletin.
The evening times., 1895-08-31
On Broadway

On Broadway.
You now can tell the couutryman
Though like a city dude he's irest,
By the froliosorke little lady-bug
Cavorting on his vest.
New York World.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Miss NanEette Shawen, of Massachusetts
avenue. entertained a party of friends at
luncheon Thursday. Among those present
were Mt and Miss Pickette, of New York;
Miss Kramer, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Eichclberger.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mrs Boyd Smith has returned to the city
after having spent the summer at severa
OF the fashionable resorts.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Dr. George Lloyd Magruder is in town
after two months absence.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mrs. II. A. Memert, OF Capitol Hill. and
her daughter, Miss Leo. who have been
spending some weeks at Eagles Mere, Pa.
are at home.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

The Bohemian Dramatic Club gave an en-
tertainneDt on Thursday evening at the
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Capt. Thomas Montgomery and family,
of 40 street northeast. returned on Satur-
day, having spent four weeks at Hotel
Del Monte, Atlantic City, where his little
daughter, Mabel, was the fortunate winner
OF a S10-gold piece given as prize al hop
August G, for graceful dancirg.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Davis are re-
ceiviDg congratulations on the birth of .
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Maj. Coleman and daughter. Mis-. May,
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Hopkins, who
have been spending the summer at Cazen-
ovia. have returned and are located at the
Chevy Chase Inn for September. Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Wylie, nee Hopkins, are at
present in Paris and are expected home in
the fall.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Hon. ". E. Curtis, Civil Service Commits.
sioner Rice and wife. Mr.. Moore, chief
Weather Bureau, obliged to remain here
during the summer, are still located at the
Chevy Chase Inn.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Lescallett, of South
Washington. accompanied by their sister.
Mrs. Martin, will leave on Tuesday morn
ing for New Windsor. Nd. to visit relatives.
On their return Mrs. Martin will stop in
Baltimore to visit her sister, Mrs. severts.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

George NJ. vipal has returned home aft
a months outing at Forest Glen.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Davis are copgratulating them on the ar
rival of little Miss Davis.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

The family of Hon. F. G. Newlands, who
have been spending the summer at Nara
gansett Pier, will return next week to spend
the fall at their Chevy Chase home.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Mrs. Minnie L. Berby, of No. 35l5 Eslin
avenue. Holmead Manor, with her little son,
Orville Particle Derby, left Monday for
Long Branch, where they will remain until
October l.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

". E. Speir and family, and Col. Fellowes
and family are among. those quartered at
the Chevy Chase Inn.
The evening times., 1895-08-31

Capt. F. L. Denny, OF the Marine Corps
is building handsome home of Colonial de-
sign at Chevy Chase. His brother in la W,
Capt. H. r. Lemly, has purchased Capt.
Denny's former house and will occupy the
came early this fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-04
PROPOSED REUNION or Blue AND 6HAE
THE MOVEMENT FOR JOINT PARADE OF UNION
AND CONFEDERATE VETERANS

THE MOVEMENT FOR A JOINT PARADE OF UNION
AND CONFEDERATE VETERANS
proposition 10 have joint parade OF Union
and Confederate veterans in this city has dis.
cussed in The Sun recently. and there sent
10 The Tribune last night letter signed by Colonel
John J. Garrett, OF No ll5 Nassau-st.. inc.osing
copy of the following invitation 10 participate IN
the movement for such q parade:
New-York December > 1925.
Dear Sir: 1t has been proposed 10 hold IN this
city at an appropriate time during the coming
year a reunion and parade Of the veterans OK the
Civil War bringing together the men and the
leaders on both sides OF the great struggle 10 tes
tty publicly to the restoration OF peace ana pro-
mote that earnest and thorough fraternal feeling
which is the life OF our prosperity and the guar
antee or greater things come for the whole ps0-
pie and the whole country. go
IL Is hoped. dear sir. that your judgment Will
also be in favor o. the proposed reunion. and we
You will consent 10 be a member of the committee
which will DC organized 10 take charge OF this
patriotic undertaking.
II you are disposed TO Join in IT will you kindly
meet the gentlemen whose names appear In the
accompanying list and who have been similarly
invited az the Governors room in the CITY Han on
Thursday next. December 5. at p H.
The names signed at the bottom OF the letter are
those Of Mayor William l.. Strong. Chauncey n
Depew, General Martin T. Mcmahon. Colonel An.
drew q. Dickinson. Charles A. Dana and Colonel
John J. Garrett.
The names OF many OF the best known and most
influential men Of the city In the list OF tnoss
Invited to act as a committee on tho parade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-04
TIE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Dec ,speciaD-The wheat bulls Of Mondsy
lost all their enthusiasm overnight. They found no
outside help on hand this morning Liquidation today
by the BUYERS Of yesterday the price cent NAY
wheat opened 6i.. sold between 6lss and eDs. and
closed GOA cents Very large Northwestern receps
were the hrst disbursement l3i3 against LII
rather disappointing little. but holding well
Seaboad clearancos small less than 20VcV ousheH
The real bear influences. though. IN the Pr Al.
inour sold enough December make that month very
count at the close 42c. There considerable ou
news IN the last hour. but the market had gotten ,
downhill headway and IL did count. There was
decrease In the worlds visible OF 10000 bushes
against Increase of "A million year There
was large cash business millers all over ihe YVES.
much 100000 bushels of winter wheat the May
sold 10 East. The worlds shipments for the week
were officially announced 100000 bushels But ~
all these aids the market closed the bottom @ una~
put price.
Corn weak closing iyc under Monday. The decline
started In the nearby deliveries The weather Was on
and cold The West WAS Offering corn lioersliy lAS
Interest Early there was very free covering 81 snot
May pc. As that buying demand was owe,
the decline began New low records were made an
around December sold 2Jisc and closed az 23ee:
the estimate for Wednesday. 100 cars Charters "s's
49, O0O bushels
oats were weak and even more se,i'e
December lost .c. closing 1879. May, isc closing ~
2Oc Country selling the feature IN this gram -
well as IN New records made all around aso
The advance In the freight rates counted against ca"
IA We'll az against
Provisions stead,d "A little By small hog re-
ceipts and by the unexpected decrease the stock o.
short ribs Pork. lard and ribs at the close show,
spite OF the weakness In the grain markets. advsh,S
all around OF 2,sc n hundred. There only 2,ov
hogs 10000 less than expected: the estimate for Wedne~
day was 5000 head. =.
GOs.c Puts on May corn closed 2ssa2s.e. calls q
ospc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-04
CONLIN CITED TO APPEAR.
HE WILL. BE EXAMINED FOR THE PLACE
OF CHIEF.
THE POLICE BOARD ADOPTS SET OF RULES TO
GOVERN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AL,

THE POLICE BOARD ADOPTS A Sci of RULES ~
GOVERN PRoMoTIoNs-TR
OF PATRoLMEN
The Police Board at it's meeting yesterday cited
Acting Chief Conlin to appear on Friday for ex-
animation as his qualification for the position of
Chief of Police. The Board adopted the following
rules govern promotions:
Frst-Promctions of officers and members of the
police force shall be made by the Board of Police
on grounds of seniority, meritorous police service
Second-Promotons shall be made as follows: Ser
geants Of police shall be selected from patro,men
Assigned TO duty as roundsmen; captains from
among the sergeants; inspectors from among the
,nipectors and captains: chief OF police from
deputy chief inspectors and captains from, .,,s,,i
lists for each grade prepared at such times as the
Board Of Police shall direct ,a,, ~. r,,,a. y,
those candidat ties who have obtained rating of 10 or
over. out Of maximum OF 70" .,o ,o,., =, ,hs
following elements: Meritorious police service and
seniority SS superior Capacity S police service
and seniority shall be determined by the Board OF
ofe ana c s, and zeal in tho Department ab
i,y and success as commanding officers: intell-
sonaI character and standing as private citizens
special gallant or commendable service. mv9iVns
hazard or danger: the successful detection ana pun
isnment OF criminals reports OF superior offcers
length of service in the Department. ana IN gen
ERA asd run 1 in the department giving ali
where other considerations are equal the advantage
seniority. -...,s. .orocf,,, shall h. 40
,arnined by "A competitive examination helu ulneI
~, t,rec,t2n OF the Police Board This examina
ZION shall be practical in It's character anu consist
Of a careful investigation as TO the candidate
InovIadge of the laws OF the State OF New ofK III
regard to the suppression OF crime preservation OF
,h. neace the apprehension OF criminals ahd prac
lice in the minor courts; the ordinances OF the cry
minor military tactics. rules ana regulations ci inc
nortment and such other practical subjects as
nav he added from time time by order Of the
Board of Police
Commise,oner Andrews recommended the adoption
NJ the rules and moved that Acting CHIEF Conlin
he cited to appear before the Board OF Commission
ers at noon Friday to be examined The motion
was passed.
Commissioner Andrews said that at present Mr.
ConIjn was the only applicant for the position of
chief Others OF the captains and inspectors could
apnly he said but It is understood that Conlin VIII
have the field 10 himself IT, =, -
Ii is said that the Commissioners VIII make pro-
motions rapidly from now on; Inc ,oeputy Sh ~,
viii not be appointed until the beginning OF the
New Year. -, ... 81,
number of patrOlUen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-04
PHILADELPHIA INVESTIGAT ION RESUMED
ABUSES IN CITY PAYRoIIs AND PAVING CON
TRACTS LOOKED INTO.

TRACTS LOOKED INTO
Philadelphia Dec. 9.-The sessions OF the Senate
committee which is inves: igating the municipal ar
fairs Of Philadelphia resumed this afternoon
in the city, after a recess taken November %.
The first witness was Mr.. Adds. agent Of the Cti-
zens' Municipal Association, who testified that con-
tracts for sewer work in 1888 10 the amour, Of
sSi7 $50 WERE with two exceptions. awarded to the
Vulcanite Paving Company although other bids
were lower.
Terence p. Smart a contractor. who underbid the
Vulcanite Paving Company in 1893 for sewer work
said he was told that the company would proba oily
subet the work to him. Later DR.. Filbcrt. OF the
Vuicanite Company. sent for him. and made bar
gain that he should do the work at the same price
that he had bid. lie did the work, and was paid
for by the Vulcanite Company. lie estimated that
the Vulcanite Company made from $4,000 10 $4,000
by this operation.
Thomas Warren, eX-employe on city bridge
work. testified that while absent from his work two
weeks last summer he received pay. The pay
city for his services. 1t was deve;oped tnnt me
warrant for the money was for Thomas Warren
bearer.
c. Oscar Beasley. an ex- member Of the Select
Council. and we-known attorney, related the
O. T By T Sgnss to o sT phn2 Yed
Mayor Stewart. The PERMISSION was granted. the
enter into regular contract with the city regarding
the paving of streets Mr.. Beasey said that he had
failed to find any record of the specific contract hav-
George De Haven and Andrew Keiser. inspectors
Of paving done by street railways. testified TO the
failure Of the railway companies to do the work IN
accordance witt the city ordinances. The witnesses
said that they received their orders from the De
The last witnesses were $ wilson Evans a con
tractor who bid FOR city work at a lower rate than
the contract and Mr. Adds. who was recalled and
testified length in regard to abuses prAc
the committee adjourned until tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-04
BIRDS WITH ACQUIRED FAD IA BITS
From the ZOOlogist


Taylor White contributes account OF the kea.
dull green bird OF the parrot type. known Nes-
notabllis. whose sheep killing propensities have
lately attracted much attention. Alfred Russell Wal
lace says that the kea deserted its natural forest and
berries first for the plclngs of the farmers saugh-
ter yards. then for the live sheep and finally by "A
refinement OF evolutionary adaptation for the deli
cate Fat which overlles the Sleeps Kidneys
Mr.. White who farming sheep the New
Zealand mountains before the kea had learned It's
bad habits. and who has had the best opportunities
for studying the bird disputes this statement. The
kea he says. could not have deserted Its berries.
for II is only found above the forest line. where
berries do not grow. Its food consists naturally
chiefly Of lichens on stones and IL hit on the prac-
tce OF killing sheep In all probability by accident.
Suddenly II was found that some sheep which had
missed a shearing and had long wool would die In
the night. and on rknning n small round hole far
down the back would be discovered For a long time
the cause OF this unknown. but one day the
kea caught In the act, and thcnceforth its pro-
ceedinQs closely watched.
The kea's habit OF sheep killing and seeking out
the kidney fat has been held up as OF the most
striking instances OF rapid adaptation. but Mr.
white thinks the adaptation was occasoned by the
resemblance OF the long and possibly frozen wool
TO the lchens on which the birds feed. The parrot
1t seems never touches the kidney fat at all but
simply wants the blood and the for It's choos-
ing spot far back was not the proximity OF any