davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

slowly become conscious Of your losing
game after game. 90 perspp1sly realize
that you are tho target Of universal pity
ana commiseration. This is pleasant. Re-
MARKS ilke these slowly porcOatc: Poor
Noofhecs! Just his mckt "Wcll old
you ront?"
You all know what a progressive cuchre
party Is. Now. I'm tell YOU what IL isn't.
IL Isn't agreeable. 70 isn't soothing. u
isn't sweet / intend 10 keep that tabio.
IKE tne prisoner OF Chillon I love that
Mhere l nave spent n life imprisonment.
DON'T iret about it-it won't DO you any
good. Just grin and bear a.. There Won
are. stuck 90 that table II WAS cottlrr.
late My collar had wiltcd and uv cvoa
had taken on wild glare ana become
set. Tho late train had been hoard ~
draw up 90 tho tw'nkling little station
az the foot OF tho him. and "the ughfs
OF inc village cleaned through the rain
ana me mist Tho great drlf. u human.
ity was bringing rchoL 7 remember
was able. az po'nN I'm mo
game. % vocr my ewes around
TO the door, reused tho dorr,rt
faculties Of that progressive cuchro rartv
Rising I'm hasty excitement I err,n~ fo
tho door. The bard or Elkton had coma
up ON the night train from Washington
on surely remember h|m} OH rrs won
do. MOI Whv-why. Of course won 10
knew You would. You surely remember
the immense sensation Doc made tnrourr-
ont virginia and at Elkton laat summer
fou-WcU, 7 sat that bard with nI1 veil
low, cadavcrous face. and long black hair.
down az that table. I think hos sitting
there vet. this is the third day. I ann
smoking cigar and enjoying mveoif
NO moro progressive cuchre parties ror
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

average I'm tho animal world. You cap
get IN these days OF bicycle competition
a very line horse for 800 on the other
hand you will have 10 take donkey with
many gray mrks on him and without
many mo points II 800 is all you want
10 pay.
As you go higher the prices change.
Tho highest price you can pay for % dom
key Is Fl,VD. This sum was brought by
a famous donkey stallion in the auction
rooms not long ago. The finest horse
Will, OF course bring much more. But
up TO certain point a donkey costs
more than any other pleasure animal
Ihe fasnlOndhle cart is fancy one.
They make Little square wicker ones
with covers of gay awning cloth. These
are favoritos for late summer and FAN
driving. Then there is the high little
trap that looks very smart with its shin
ing black stoed I'm front Of Il. These
come at all prices, from Slj upward ac-
COrdng 10 what you want. Many per-
sons purchase secondhand donkey carts.
buying them from others who have got
tired OF that particular STYLE Of vehicle.
I'm buying 4 donkey cart remember that
YOU are getting II for an animal that
weighs only about COO pounds and that
does not expect 10 stand over Il hands
high Most dOnkcys measure up 10 -
and 70 hands and even down 20 II hands.
but that is small.
The donkey cart used 10 he relcratod
10 tho children and nursery maids with
their charges but during the past sum-
mer so many fashionable people have
ridden I'm them at very heightened SUM
men resorts that they have taken a
wonderful stride toward popularity. Tho
gnest OF these carts are drawn 10y %
team Of donkcvs with accommodations
for two people I'm front and little groom
IN behind
Men who have dealt in donkeys nh
their lives say that the activity I'm the
donkey market IS unprocedented. and
can only account for II hv the superiority
OF the present supply Of animals.
Meanwhile There talk of Donkey
Show with all the best donlteys IN the
cn--nLru tLnra M see and be soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22
TnE BAKD or EEKrON.
After a Long Absence the Erratic Genius
Returns To Virginia.


ELKTON. VA, August 20-Speclal.-
Now. then, the eucnre, the progressive
euchre partyl DO you know what misery
is2 DO not think for an instant that
l reflect upon the progressive eucnre
party. in itself Long rows of tables,
exudng sweetness from masses OF lovely,
redolent intoxicating femininity, abso-
lutely fascinating female charmers, raw
ishing allurng bowtching, all this saves
progressive euchre, and progresses into
paradise. Don't think tor a moment
that 1 am different from other men.
Love? Why 1 am a slave-posluvely a
slave-tO the ladies. This, however, m
confidence of the strictest kind. And they
must never know ID. But, misery
you want 10 be introduced TO the my5-
FERROUS misery of a progressive cuchre
party? Now. that at Nirginias summer
springs, Elkton, the other evening. loses
nothing in having the charming quality
OF It's own special misery set forth-sct
forth I'm brilliant colOrs-that the world
may see. Now like a good artist, ! wish
10 render the picture In all of its lowell
ness. It's beauty, its deliciOusness. In order
% contrast the silent sorrow which. Ike
the Spartan's fox, invaded gnawingly
the vitals of the wrotched being who
sat down so Jo3pualg 10 tl'f ADle l"'
other evening The flow OF the game
sweeps it's votares from table 10 table.
Win a game and you can go right on
20 tho next group OF players at a now
table. You can chause vcur surround
ings. You can visit new worlds. But YOU
have 10 win a game. You just losei Just
lose once-0nce. twice. three timcs-al
the time, Send FOR your trunk and pre-
pare TO board at that table. You can't
Leave IT. until you win. and YOU can't
win. Now To have the attention OF the
entire company gradually hx itself upon
you-to have the large room-full on guests
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

! frock was Of the yellow null, accordion
plated, and bloused a triho over the
belt. II had a square yoke OF pierced
batiste with the design edged with q
piping Of frog green taffeta. Bordering
the yoke was a narrow ruche of frog
green tulle. A broader ruche Of the
tulle trimmed the waist just half way
between the belt and the yoke. At the
back and front OF the waist the ruche
was caught up TO the yoke 10 form
point. The sleeves were close-httins
sleeves of the null mounted by short
pun. The ceinture was Of frog green
taffeta ribbon. This frock was made over
taffeta Of the same clear yellow as the
null.
| was particularly struck by the num-
Der Of pretty fluffy yellow gowns 1 saw
at this function. They were in all the
shades of yellow, from the clearcst prim-
rose to the deep flame shades.
a NAsTURTIUM CHILD.
one strikingly pretty yellow gown sug-
gosted In it's combination Of colors a
bunch Of nasturtiums.
1t was made OF gauze in a clear shade
Of primrose yellow over the same shade
Of taffeta. on account of its fluffy. fun
effect it was particularly becoming 10
the tail. slender girl of fifteen who wore
It. The skirt was Of gauze. accordion
plated The bodice was a blouse Of the
clear yellow gauze accordion plated. 1t
fastened I'm an invisible way at the front.
IL was trimmed round with a full ruche
of pumpkin-yellow gauze that gave the
effect OF a round yoke. Failing from
the bottom Of the yoke were two frills
Of the same shade Of gauze. accordion
plated, that Were edged with ruches OF
deep flame-colored gauze.
They gave the effect OF a short bolero.
The sleeves were draped from the wrist
and were pulled rather generously at the
top They were of the pumpkn-colored
gauze. The same shade OF gauze was
employed in the draped collar that was
mounted by frills OF the lighter shade or
gauze. The crush velvet ceinture was OF
deep shade Of burnt orange.
a vertable picture hat was worn with
this gown. 1t was "A big Loghon fat
trimmed with quantities Of nasturtiums
and their leaves.
Another attractive gown worn by one
OF the half-grown girls was OF grass cloth
made over lining OF drab lawn. The
skirt was made with two deep frills.
They were edged with batiste embroidery
worked with green silk.
The bodice was blouse OF the pierced
batiste with tracing OF green silk
thread around the designs. II was cut
square-necked. with a ruffie of the bat
isIe edging finishing 1t. The sleeves were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

leg-of-mutton sleeves. made Of the grass
cloth.
over the blouse was worn a short
bolero Of hunter's-green taffeta, lined
with white China silk. 1t was trimmed
with rows Of deep cream lace run through
with narrow black velvet ribbons. Inc
lapels of the bolero were trimmed around
with facing of the embroidered batiste
The belt was of hunters green taffeta
ribbon.
AN ANGEL IN PINK.
A sweet little pink frock worn by a
wee slip Of a girl was OF batiste. IL was
made over a white taffeta slip.
The skirt was made mp with innumera-
BILE little cores. Joined together with
Irish point insertion. The waist was a
blouse of the batiste. trimmed with two
ontre-deux. Of the Irish point at the
front and three at the back.
IL was cut with a long, rounded point
al the front that showed vest OF irish
point over pale violet taifeta. At the
back the Irish point showed In the form
Of a round yoke. The blouse was fin
ished with a broad collar of the Irish
point 1t was edged with a narrow frill
Of the same that followed the edge OF
the vest.
The sleeves were close-ftting and were
was of rather broad taifeta ribbon in an
unusual shade of pale violet that harmo-
nized so well with the pink shade of the
frOck
a sturdier little frocl1 I noticed was
made of linen lawn. in a pretty shade OF
cadet blue. the skirt was slightly gorcd
and plain. The waist was a blouse. with
berthe Of white China silk. trimmed
with appliques Of heavy deep cream lace.
The sleeves Of the lawn were mutton-leg
sleeves. This frook was worn with
guimpe Of shlrred white null. The belt
was Of white taffeta ribbon, that was
finished at the back with butterfly
bow.
The greatest pride was taken In the
toilets Of the children, by those who
planned the banquet" and In every
case n close resemblance TO flower
could be traced. one little French child
came as a black pansy. with yellow
dots upon the wings Of her pulled sleeves
and another came as lily. all lace.
II is pleasant TO be able to record that
the banquet was a great success. ana
that the poor. fatherless little fisher chill
dron proited by It,
NINA GOODWIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22
The BUTTERFLY BANQUET.
Given in Normandy for Children Of the
Fishermen Who Have PeTiSh6d.
WERE DRESSED IN COWSLIP YELLOW.
Nasturtium Children in Primrose GauLe
lcfc Trimmed with Pumpkin Colors,
Lovely Designs for
Children.

NORMANDY. August 2i.-One OF the
most picturesque and novel entertain
meuts was planned by a bright young
American woman staying at an ideal
Normandy hotel.
IL was given especially by the children
OF the hotel. and 1t was dubbed a But
terfy Banquet" The proceeds, L believe
were 10 be given 90 the children of the
fishermen who have persisted on the
coast during the severe winter weather.
by 40 there was IA merry gathering
Of the smart young set OF the hotels,
girles ranging from i've 70 fifteen. all
dressed in their prettiest afternoon toll
cites.
Each child was given a butterfly net
and little bag OF netting strung on
hoops. and they All trOOped 20 an ad-
joining field. rich IN wild flowers. and
8 gave chase 20 butterflies.
After an hour OF this sport they were
called back 90 the lawn. whore great
table was spread FOR the banQdet. The
centre OF the table was banked with
fiowers-the butterflies favorites--and
here all the oapuves were set al liberty,
20 feast with THEN oaptors. Butterflies
OF all colors and sizes lowered over the
banquet taolc after their release. tempt
I'd by the banks OF flowers.
The three children who had been most
successful IN catching butterflies were
awarded prizes.
II was voted n great improvement on
the regulation garden party. and SO much
mere picturesque.
a COWSLIP DRESS.
One dainty little brunette. a typical
French child. wore most becoming
frock OF null in clear shade OF cow
alp yellow
The skirt was very fun and was trim
med round with Eve rows OF narrow deep
cream Yaleneiennes. The waist Of this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

the old South" Polk Miller, gave one Of
his delightful entertainments 20 packed
house Monday night. To say that the
audience laughed until tears rolled down
their cheeks about expresses the enjoy
ment of the occasion. Not only IS Polk
Miller imbued with the spirit Of his genius
while on the stage, but off il as well.
1 slept with him that night at the hotel,
and after the lights were out l left him,
at o'clock In the morning, in the mid
die or a darkey story and wandered of
into dreamland peOplod with fantastic
shades OF old-time darkes and ebony
hued pickannnies. As a mountain resort
II IS We'll known that MllbOrO takes rank
with the best There are two delightful
stopping places here, pleasantly situated
ana surrounded with iuXuriant shade
trees Verdant lawns and picturesque
walks and drives.
Altamont Sanitarium. Or. G.. NJ. Nickel.
proprietor is nestled upon an abrupt emf
nence commanding q fue view of the
surrounding country and catches every
breeze that wanders. This place is filed
WIN crowd OF charmn people Among
them noted Mrs. George II. Williams.
Paris, Texas. Rrs r. A. Palmer. Balti-
more. Nd; Mrs. ROYAL a. Ferris. Dallas.
IeNas. Ihese three charming young ma
irons are within themselves an attrac-
ton that lend a perpetual grace and
charm TO the place.
heh there are Mrs. James ID. Crook
ana her Two charming daughters, Misses
Eisle ana Emma Miss Annie Day. Nor
Iolhi MIS-. James +. Enerson Washing
lon, - c. Alr. and Mrs Hal Alexander,
ballhorei Judge and Mrs Weickes. Bal
,e' Miss Mamie Herring. Harrison
burs' Mr.. and Mrs. Whitehurst and
family. Richmond. Va,
az MllIooro Hotel were noted the fol-
lo LOW richmond people: G. G.. Minor
anu q Iainlly W. i. Miller. Mrs. Robert
- Iee lowers Mrs. Alfred S. Cary. Mrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

The Cake-wallS Prize Disappears Great
Success.


Success,
MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR.
August I-spccial-A most pleasant aui
amusing "acky party and german WAS
held here last Wednesday evening. being
decidedly the most doUehtfu occasion
of the season. Many Visitors were Irt.-
emf, and tlc immense ballroom was come
uletciy hici. Tho costume hcug Cotton
up especially for the occasion. aul WITH
utter disregard for taste, were extremely
luilcrous.
The most prominent feature of thc oye-
niug. perhaps. was tlc takr-w walk. Iu
which Miss Margaret Fiun and Alr JAS.
b. Urquehardt bore Off the uoNs an
enormous cake most cNquisitc.F Iced
Unfortunately however. ilr those whose
mouths watcred m anticipation off fho
feast 90 follow the cake dieappo AIRED dar-
ing the progress or the german and DPS
whereabouts stiil remain snrouded Dob
mystery
The german was a most dcIiehtm. affair.
As tO the belle of the evening, m WAS
conceded ON AN sides that to Miss virginia
Patton belonged this honor Ar Ralph
i. Frazier led the figures Among 900
couples were the tollowlns.
Miss Mcnafce and Mr Daniel Ii0en,
Mss Johnson and Mr. Holland 1865 ST.
r.. Bush and Mr. Emmett Price. NIf
Ecols and Air. r.. Walters. Miss Susie
Penn and Alr. A. PhIemr. Miss AnHA
Childross and Sir. a. Montague. Aiis N.-
lams and Mr. r.. O.. Duuoiee. 1l.s Jane
Hewlett and Mr.. Harry Enou. N HWi1
Peme and MT Derry Walters. Miss laura
Peasants and Mr. James Cou.l M.s
Tatum and Mr r.. u. Frazier. MISS
Jennie Heath and Mr.. S. Heath. Ns
Tamm and Mr Woods Miss GuHa
Clarks0n and Mr. l.. kinrs Miss Virginia
Patton and Mr ". Resented. Miss 1H1
Clarks0u and Mr. w kirpltrck 80
Bessie Roberts and Mr BenI Spindle.
Miss Margaret Finn and Nr Jla. H.
Urquhardt. Miss Ray Finn and Nr
t. Manning Miss Jean FInn and Alr
j. j.. Wilson. Miss Nole fIInu aHt
afr. ". d. Iaig Miss Ethel Farley arf
Mr. s. Fraser. Miss Minnie Thomas NH'
Afr. Summors0n. Miss Bessie h.nf Nt
AR. T.. Tyler. Miss UW and Ar Nn0l-
Wine: Miss Sheppard and Mr Nc.ma.
Stays. Afessrs Vs. ~. Elliott D. I.
Johnson. Dr.. Cahou Ch.llross HON. thaa.
Farley ~ Montague a. D. johnson.
John Moore. Fred Davis. Andrew El.tt
Cfapcrones. Mrs. j. W Tmn Mrs.
BrIre. Mrs IT, j.. IaIHnt airs. s.-1
Farley
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

~, py logal applications as they cannot reach
~ o',I W, .'9eu portion OF the ear There is
Is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
=, j, , Saussa by an innamed condition OF Tie
Iltgo-s ilnlhs Of the Eustachian Tube.
, Mm ,hi,r TINS tube is inhamed you have a
WIZ, 1I,ioii =, sound or imperfect hearing and
res,,It - enufely closed Deafness is the
49, 81 e'lu unless the Inflammation can
De taken OUT and this tube restored TO its
i Ill III condiilon, hearing will be destroy
e eg totSNofi nine cases out on ten arc cau--
~ ny, ~ Sa,siItn which is nothing but an in
We will give on. me m9a soIgS Dollar, FOR
any shy, case OF Deafness (caused BY catarrh)
cure send for circulars; free.
sola =; CHENEY & Co. Toledo. 0.
: Aaus Family Pills ar. tina hAst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22
Polk Miller at MilIboro.

FORD's LITHIA SPRINGS, Va, Au-
Igust 2l.-Special.-I took a run I'D TO
Millboro this week. 1.-The new genius OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-08-23
CHIMNEY OF NATURES MAKE.
A Very Peculiar Natural Wonder In South
Dakota.

A peculiar natural wonder has been
discovered about three miles north or
the famous wind cave in Fail River
county. South Dakota, says the Chica-
go Chronicle.
Three men n short time ago formed
company to develop some mining
claims and selected sites for two
shafts. Mr.. Cramer selected loca-
tion that had the appearance of in
ternal disturbance, as powders were
lying about in manner that indi-
Gated their having been thrown UP
by an upheaval, and a shaft was COM
menced. Blasting was started. and
when down about 10 feet rock was
taken out that assayed 81 in gold.
They went down but n short distance
further, when they broke through in
TO natural chimney, which was about
three feet across and extended to
China. SO far as their ability to sound
1t has determined. one OF the men
climbed down about 40 feet and found
no evidences of any bottom. The walls
are spinal shaped, like an augur, and
are blackened as though by internal
fires The most curious varieties OF
mineral bearing. rock have been found
there, and specimens are now await
ing close examination and selection
for assay. The most curious of all Ii
a black stone that pulveriZes readily
In the fingers, leaving black oily
stain like plumbago. The natural
chimney will afford the prospectors n
most lucky opportunity to find out
what there il In the earth there, and
is a lucky discovery. The average
pruspeCtor is Obliged to go to an end
less amount OF work and expense with
diamond drills of shaft sinking to
determine the character Of the rock
underground. but in this instance the
prospectors have a shaft that is the
work of nature.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-08-23
FLORAL DECORATIONS.
f.w to Select Flowers nsd Arrange Them
to the Beet Advantage.

tbw to Select Flowers nrd Arrange Them
to the Beet Advantage.
1t is but short time since single
florist Of New York drew to himself the
custom Of the social world by arrang-
ing flowers in natural manner. H.
stead Of wiring lovely roses Oh wooden
toothpicks and putting all manner Of
discordant colors and powerful perfumes
in set bouquet he chose flowers Of Il
faint, delicate fragrance and made u
point OF mounting together masses of
one kind. He loft the roses on their
lovely stems, merely clipping the briers
of, and tied them in loose, graceful
bouquets, with ribbon of the same color
or in delicate contrast.
II was the rule of the florist who in
troduood the natural method Of arrang-
ing flowers not only to mass flowers Of
the same kind together, but to use their
own foliage with them wherever it was
possible to dc so. A color was chosen
for table decoration, and this was car
ried out In the table fittings. The candle
shades and the flower selected for the
keynote were OF this color.
In decorating table it Ia safe rule
to avoid all strong colors except when
demanded for special occasions, like
Christmas, whom flowers, berries or
leaves in holly red are properly used.
White flowers, II they are Of lovely
texture and without perfume, are sue
cessfully used on certain occasions with
abundance of green. Pale yellow and
pink are probably the most successful
colors. Some exceedingly beautiful ia
bic decorations have been carried out in
pale purple orchids with fern or in fern
with vioiets. Tho latter blossom usually
has too much perfume to be used sue
cessfully on the table.
Pink gloxinia, with maidenhair fern,
makes charming decoration. Some
wild flowers nre sometimes effective for
this purpose II Of decided enough
character, like TINT Of tho water lily.
Green is one Of the best colors for the
summer table If it is carried out in fine
nrnidenhair and delicate foliage plants.
with palms growing in pots. In such a
case the entire dining room should have
bowerike look.
Old fashioned pink and white swee;
peas, with naidenhair, have been used
by florists with the greatest artistic sue
cess. Not all flowers, however charming
they may be by themselves arc success
in decoration, but roses are always love
ly for this purpose If of delicate color
and properly massed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-08-23

from the country that you can play
your pranks on me, you Internal
jackanapes. | know a hoe from a hand
saw. and that is more than you know.
III venture to bet. oh, I've got your
number. sir:my eyes are keen, and |
know where to 20 for redress. My
friend. WilliamBerl--"
'Berri, sir?"said the guard with sud
den suavity. "a friend of William
Berrl2 Well It's agln the orders, sir,
but step aboard. sir. We always like
to Accommodate" And he opened tile
gate just far enough for the irascible
old gent to squeeze in.
Half way over the bridge the old
gentleman conflded TO the guard that
he did not know the new president of
the Brooklyn bridge trustees from a
lamp-post. But he read the papers
and knew something about human ma
turc.
Then the guard softly leaned over the
rail and whistled Poverty Row.
New York World.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-08-23
now to cIean White straw nnt..

Brush the hat very thoroughly and
carefully, removing MS much dry dust
rs possible. Then add little ammonia
to some water and with brush and n
little CASTLE soap scrub the straw until
it is clean, II any stains should prove
not am0uabla to this treatment, apply
"a little lemon juice. which is wonder
fully eflicacious for cleaning straw
When the last remedy has been applied,
lay the hat on a lat surface, so that it
may dry in its original shape. Do not
attempt to wear it before it is complete
ly dry. Oxalic acid--5 cents worth at
the drug store-ouRht TO serve several
uses. Diluted in water and rubbed ON
with "a brush it is very cleansing to
straw. Keep the package Of oxalic acid
where the children cannot got at it.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-08-23

NOTICE IA HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
~ city CouncIi OF salt Lake CITY, state OF
Utah. of tho intention of fuch council to make
tho following described Improvement, to witt
Constructing II scwer lateral IN the center of
First street from ID" to 'E" utreotB, in sewer
district No. OF enid city. md defray the cost
thereof. estimated at 10. per front or linoer
foot or Four hundred and Forty four aud
b0-loO ,2iii. 5g.l0tl dollars by local assess
ment upon the lots or pieces OF ground within
tho toll owing described detrict being the dis
irict 10 be Affected or benefited By said i'm.
proyement, namely;
Al OF Lots and Block 10 Plat "D 4" All
Of Lot and tho east lao feet OF Lot 2, Block 10.
Fiat ~" Salt Lake City survey
An protests and objections 10 tho carrying
out OF such intention To mako said improve.
ment muet be presented In writing to tho
city rocolder on or before the Sist day OF
August, $50, heIng the time set by said Coun-
ell when twill heat and consider such objec-
tons as may be made thereto
BY order of the CITY Council OF salt Lake
CITY, State OF Utah, msdo the 9th day OF July
1897
DAVID s. EMERY.
cry Recorder.
Salt Lake City. August &. 1891