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STATESMEN AT POKER.
The Summer Game in All Its Glory
Is Kow on at Wasbinsrtoih
WOBSE TEAS' WALES' BACCARAT.
The Whisky Is Abundant and knockdowns
Are 2fot Unknown.
BIG WIGS WIIO EEEP UP THE SrOET
grECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
WASHisrGTOjr, June 13. The statesmen's
summer poker crowd doesn't find "Washing
ton dull even at this sweltering season. Its
headquarters are at a popular hostlery, and
it is a colder evening than is usual just now
when Senator Plumb is not to he discovered
there with a stack or two of chips in front
cf him, contending for their possession with
Xahone, of Virginia, Judge Perkins, late of
Jvansas hut lot in the recent political
shuffle, and other eminent adepts. "While
a Representative, Perkins enjoyed the repu
tation of being one of the most dangerous
players in Congress, his smooth-shaved,
priest-like face c er emotionless as that of
the Sphinx, whether in contemplation of
four-ol-a-kind or bluffing with a big limit on
a bobtail.
Since ZMahone left the Senate he is said to
have spent about one-half of his time draw
ing cards. Senators Don Cameron, Vest
and Aldrich take a frequent hand in this
game when they are in town.
A Kon Among the Adepts.
A rather serious row broke it up on one
occasion not long ago. The story has never
been told. The Senators, one ofthem Vest.
dropped into the hotel at 11 o'clock in the
ivenmg, finding there Don Cameron, Dave
littler, of Illinois, and another Senator.
The last named, w ho is a very famous man
and a leader of the TTppcr House, had been
dining not wis-ely but too well, but never
theless was bent on playinc poker. Agame
was organized for small" stakes, and he lost
steadily; which made him cross. So the
others thought it would be fun to put up a
little job on him, and it was arranged while
he was out of the room for a moment that
he should be given four kings, with which
to bet asrainst four aces, explanation and
lestitution to come after the iksue of the
pot.
The thing was done, but the Senator from
a certain small Xcw England State who had
come in with Vest was so clumsy about it
that he had to deal himself about 11 cards
in order to secure the four aces required. It
was imagined that the ictim wouldn't no
tice this, but the lattcr's gaze while betting
was going on became fixed with stony as
tonishment upon the large fan of cards in
his adversary b hand, and, becoming sud
denly convinced that he did not see double,
lie jumped to his feet, seized his chair by
the back, and smashed the Xcw England
eenator over tne iicau witn it.
Hard to Fatch Vp a Peace.
The other piavcrs at once interfered and
a fight va with difficulty averted. It is
onlyery lccently, however, that the gen
tleman with four kings has been so far
made to comprehend the joke as to consent
once mate to be on .peaking terms with the
Senator who manipulated" the pasteboards
so uufaiilv.
Vest is considered the best poker player
in the Senate a regular robber, in fact. He
nearly always wins. If he did not, he
couldn't aflord to play, being one of the
poor members of the" Upper House. A
while aeo he was at Hot Springs, Ark.,
with Senator Kcnna. Society there was a
little mixed, and so it happened that a very
gentlemanly gambler from St. Louis made
a third with them in a little game of draw.
It was perfectly fair, but Vest lost all the
money he had. borrowed more and saw it
disappear, and finally had to give two or
three notes of hand to square himself be
fore dropping out Thereupon, he leaned
back in his chair, fanning himself and en
joying the sport as a spectator.
Couldn't Kob Him of His Shirt.
Presently the St. Louis gambler, between
the hands, began making some complimen
tary remarks upon a very beautiful and
elaborate shirt which Vest had on. He
took the liberty of feeling thetcxture of
the garment, and, after ascertaining how
much it had cost, remarked that he would
like to own just such a one himself.
"Gentlemen," said Vest, rising from his
chair with an air of seriousness, "I will bid
you good night. You may rob me of all the
money I have and all I can borrow, but I'm
blasted if you can get my shirt!"
One night there was a little game in
J ah one's room at headquarters, and it
chanced that a certain ex-member of Presi
dent Arthur's Cabinet, distinguished for
his youthful appearance walked in. There
was a very interesting jack-pot in progress
at the moment, and the host merely looked
up to nod and indicate a whisky bottle on
the corner of the mantelpiece. The new
comer poured out a dose into a glass, and,
as is his wont, he took a small sip of the
liquor to try its quality before swallowing
the drink and spat it out into the open fire.
Thought He Spit Fire.
One of the players, with whom he was not
acquainted, looked up at the moment from
his cards and not having seen him take the
whisky seeing the expectorated liquid
flame up from the coals, cried in astonish
ment: 'Tor heaven's sake, young man, if
your spit's as bad as that, the sooner you
quit drinking the better."
A story apropos of whisky is told on Ma
hone which is too good not to be true. He
had suspected that his choice Kentucky
stock was sampled on the sly by bis colored
servant; so he decanted it into another dem
ijohn and supplied its place in the first
demijohn with a strong medicinal prepara
tion calculated to produce most unpleasant
symptoms in case anyone partook of it. Un
fortunately, he forgot all about the precau
tion he bad taken wnen tne next evening
arrived, and fetched out the old demijohn
to supply fluid cheer for a small poker party
of his friends. Each of the latter swal
lowed a portion of it and promptly de
manded what he meant by oflering them"
such nauseous stuff as that as prime bour
bon. He tested his own share of the nectar
he had been extolling, and immediately
discovered to his horroc the mistake which
had occurred. The game promptly broke
up, and there was a flight to the nearest
apothecary shop for antidotes.
He Doesn't Know Hotv to Play.
The Congressmen from the Northwest are
nearly always great poker players. Petti
grew, of South Dakota, has figured to a
great extent in newspaper card-playing
stones. JNot long ago a yarn was circulated
to the effect that he had'lost his entire for
tune at the game in "Washington, but there
was no foundation for such a statement.
The Senator himself says that he used to
"poke" a great deal when he first came to
"Washington as a Delegate from the Terri
tory. He thought he knew how then, but
contact with the experts here convinced him
that he was mistaken and he has quit The
other day he remarked: "Let the news
paper boys make me a .figure in their poker
stories as often as they like,but I want them
always to make me out a winner. It is
wicked to lose at gambling."
A good many Congressmen are credited
with making considerable additions to their
incomes by their skill at poker; in iact,
there are some of whom it is said that poker
produces their income, their salaries provid
ing merely their stakes in the game. There
is no more-sure source of profit than skill in
this noble pastime, which is susceptible of a
higher scientific development than any
other form of play, notwithstanding the
fact that the ignorant and fatuous imagine
it to be all chance. Henry Clay's wife was
once asked if it did not afflict her very much
to have her husband gamble at cards. "Not
at all," she replied. "He nearly always
wins."
Don't Play With Brass Bands.
Poker is a statesmanlike game. Never
theless, those who are eminent in the coun
cils of the nation and 'who indulge a
fondness for the sport usually keep it very
dark, fearing a prejudice on the part of the
pious element among their constituents
against this innocent but much-abused
amusement Many tales are told of a method
adopted by lobbyists of conveying bribes by
intentionally losing money at the game to
Senators or Representatives. .Even when
the legislator whose honor is thus assailed
has no notion of accepting money for his
vote, he cannot help feeling under a sort of
chivalric obligation to a man whose cash he
has won.
The most thoroughly fashionable poker
playing ever done in "Washington was at
the house of a widow of means and fashion,
who was received everywhere in society
here. Three nights in the week there was
a game at her house, in which not only the
swellest of the young men about town took
part, but young ladies also of the most
aristocratic families. It was run on the
system that the men were expected to lose
as a rule. If any one of them happened to
win once or twice, he was njat invited again.
The girls were permitted to gain, this serv
ing as the bait to attract them.
The mistress of the establishment found
in poker her ruling passion, and was so skil
ful that it was believed she cleared her ex
penses by it each winter. Choice liquors
were always on the sideboard, at which the
players might help themselves, and nothing
much was thought of it if. a young gentle
man took more than he ought. The men
took turns in setting up on different; even
ings baskets of champagne. Anything more
thoroughly demoralizing could hardly be
imagined. In no other city could such
goings-on have been permitted, nor could it
nave been possible elsewhere that such a
woman should be visited by the people of
greatest social pretension, wnne matron
lzing their daughters in a private gambling
house unless in the Prince of "Wales' set.
Three years' ago the woman ceased coming
to "Washington to spend her winters, at the
suggestion of the police, it is imagined.
A Recommendation.
You can say to your readers that I have
tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhea Eemedy for diarrhea and colic,
and that I would recommend it as a good
medicine. Geokgk "W. Brickeb,
Reedeysville, "Washington county, Md.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
They're Elegant for the Money.
Here's an extra special bargain we will
offer to-morrow: "We place on sale 250 men's
cassimere sack suits, neat patterns, checks,
plaids and hair-line stripes, good, desirable
colors, dark grounds, with light mixtures,
etc., for only $6 75 each. Recollect that
these suits are only to be had on Monday,
as there's only a limited quantity.
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing .Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
physicians.
FEICK BROS.,
21 SIXTH ST.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
ESTABLISHMENT. .
Specialties: Scientific fitting
of TRUSSES, appliances for
DEFORMITY and ARTIFI
CIAL LIMBS. Largest stock
of surgical instruments in
Western Pennsylvania. Largo
illustrated, catalogue free to
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ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHED,
16 SIXTH STREET.
Cabinets, $2 to H per dozen; petites, $1 ver
dozen. -Telephone 175L apS-73-Mwrsu
NEiy ADVERTISEMENTS.
establishedTSTl
Eyes ExamlnedPree.
Artificial Eyes Inserted.
OPTICIAN,
, 22 SIXTH ST.
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CARUSS & MANNION,
CORRECTING OPTICIANS,
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Difficult case3 so
licited. Consult urflrst
Prices the lowest.
Artificial eyes
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BABY CARRIAGES.
ICE CHESTS, REFRIGERATORS and WATER COOLERS.
Our summer line of specialties the largest in the city.
FROM
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WEST
GOODS SOLD.
GOODS SELL
ON
SIGHT.
ALL PRICES
UNO
STYLES.
EVERYTH1HG
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Nothing -:- Handsomer!
In the market than -Latest
and Correct Straw Hat, .
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HAVE A PARLOR
9 -TO-
RECEIVE YOUR COMPANY.
CASH OR CREDIT.
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"Wo cannot only save you dollars, but
can save and preserve
YOUR EYES
By wearing our celebrated
BEST SI SPECTACLES ON EARTH.
We give your eyes a thorough scientific
examination and adjust.to each eye the
lense tbat it requires. It Is a well-known
fact that fully one-third of the people
using glasses require a different lense for
each eye. If you have never had your
eyes examined you should attend to it
at once. "
ARTIFICIAL ETES INSERTED that
cannot be distinguished from the nat
ural. Guaranteed for one year.
CHESSMAN OPTICAL CO.,
No. 42 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa.-
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HOPPER BROS. & CO.,
The Only House in the City carrying a Full Assortment.
SEE OUR OAK SIDEBOARD REFRIGERATORS.
A MORE LIBERAL OFFERThis week we will MAKE AND LAY all Car
pets, Oil Cloths and Linoleums FREE1 FREE I FREE! Also all Lace Cur
tains, Portieres and shades hung- free of charge when purchased with Car
pets and furniture. Don't neglect this liberal offer. The largest selection
of China and Japan Mattings in the city. Cut to size at roll prices. See
some of the handsome designs. CASH OR CREDIT.
HOPPER BROS. & CO.
OUR SPECIAL EFFORT is our PARLOR FURNITURE. The quality and
styles we turn out make the reputation of the house. Also a large se
lection of all grades of Bedroom Furniture. Get cash prices in the city, and
we -will discount any price you get.
PIONEERS OF LOW PRICES.
CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS.
HOPPER BROS. & CO.,
307 WOOD STREET,
Near Corner Fourth Avenue.
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THE "SEASIDE" YACHT!
48c, 65c, 75c, 98c UP TO $2.
To have the stylish dressers of Pittsburg
and vicinity topped off with the proper
headgear is our continual study and con
stant aim. The "Seaside" Tacht, which we
illustrate ahove, is without question the
handsomest Straw Hat now before the rjub-
lic, and will assuredly attain great popu
larity. Besides this particular JYachtf' hat,
we carrv a full line of Mackinaw, Milan, Ma
nilla and Shansi Braids, all of which are
marked at our popular and matchless
factory prices.
EUBEN,
The Hatter and Furnisher,
421 and 423 Smithffed St
NOTE Mail orders promptly filled.
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HOUSEHOLD RHT
ROMPAHY.
723 AND 725 LIBERTY STREET.
SPECIAL OFFERING
-OF-
TWO HUNDRED PARLOR SUITS,
THIS WEEK ONLY,
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WM. GRABOWSKY.
Hats and Bonnets renovated and shaped
into this season's styles. Good as new.
OVER 50 NEW SHAPES
Tor Your Selection.
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Prompt, neat work a specialty. Ostrich
Tips and Plumes cleaned and dyed. Satis
faction given nlways.
WM. .GRABOWSKY,
707 Penn Ave., Opp. Penn, Buildln jr.
Mall orders promptly.fllled. my2i-wsn
HERBERT WALKER.
ARTIFICIAL EYE
MAKER,
85 Ninth Street.
The onlv manufacturer of artificial human
eyes in the city. mylO-su
$30 THIRTY DOLLAHS.
ON VERY EASY TERMS AS YOU LIKE THEM,
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BETTER SUITS AT $40, $50, $75.
HOUSEHOLD CREDIT COMPANY,
723 AND 725 LIBERTY STREET.
Corner Eighth, Head of Wood Street,
PITTSBURG'S LEADING INSTALLMENT HOUSE!
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EVERY DEPARTMENT RADIANT
WITH WONDERFUL BARGAINS.
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SB, ATTENTION !
Commencing to-morrow morning and con
tinuing until Wednesday evening, we will
offer choice from a line of over 700 Men's
Elegant Business Sack and Cutaway Frock
Suits at
. ONLY $10.
These suits are made of first-class light, me
dium and dark Scotch Cheviots and English
Cassimeres, and, but for the extraordinarily
low price at which we bought them, we
could, not afford to sell them below 14.
They are well made and fit perfectly. Your
choice front the entire line at
OIsTLlT SIO.
Business men will find these goods just
the thing for style and comfort.
SPECIAL SALE I BICYCLISTS, STOP AND READ!
OF-
Tliin Goats and Yestsfor tlie Hot Weatlier.
The largest stock and the lowest prices. They're both right here
at Kaufmanns.'. During this special 3-days' sale we will offer Men's
good Black Alpaca Coats at $1; Men's neat Striped Flannel Coats and
Vests at 75c; Seersucker Coats and Vests at 75c; fine Mohair Coats and
Vests at $2 50. These are grand bargains, indeed.
KANGAROO .". SHOES !
There's nothing like a Kangaroo Shoe for ease
and comfort. During the next three days we
will offer 800 pairs Men's GENUINE Kanga
roo Dress Shoes, in Lace and Congress, sizes 6
to 10, and worth $k, at onlv &x ko oer nair.
& Af xfiYjZZ Also, a line of imitation Kangaroo Shoes, same
as sum lor tne genuine arucie Dy many aeaiers,
at only $2 50.
890 pairs Men's Baseball Shoes, regular price
Si 25, at 69c.
675 pairs Men's Lawn Tenni Shoes,. with
rubber soles, regular price $1, at only 50c.
Gentlemen who wear "Patent Leathers"
should buy the best only, because they're the
cheapest in the long run. "Hanan's Men's
French Patent Leather Shoes (we have the sole agency for them in Pitts
burg) are the best made, and our price for them is but 5 50. Cheap
er qualities of Patent Leather Shoes at $2 50 and 3 50.
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Great. Special Sale during the next 3
days of. Bicyclists' garments. At
3 50 we will offer extra quality
Regulation Bicycle Breeches or Coats,
made of fine English Stockinette, in
black, blue or brown; pants with
double seat and two hip pockets, and
coats thoroughly well finished.
Regulation Bicycle Shirts from
1 98c up.
Regulation Bicycle Caps, all col
ors, plain or braided, at 50c and 98c.
Regulation Bicycle Shoes, very
durably made, at $1 98.
Regulation Bicycle Stockings at only 65c.
Regulation Bicycle Belts, all colors, from 25c up.
XBICYCLE CLUBS wishing uniforms of special colors
and designs can have their outfits made to order. Prices guaranteed
lower than elsewhere.
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following special offers to be made in our Cloak and Suit Parlors dur
ing the next THREE DAYS:
OUR NEW MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
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1 01 BOYS' CLOTHS
During the next 3 days you can come
in and take your choice from seventy dif
ferent patterns of Men's nobby All-wool
Dress Pants at only 3. The same quali
ties have been retailed heretofore at $4,
$4 25 and 4 50.
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Will come to the front Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday with a perfect avalanche of bar
gains, of which the following are a few:
Brown and Blue Jersey Sailor Suits, neatly
braided, at only $1. A lot of pleated Cheviot
Sailor Suits, with red silk anchors on shoulders,
at $1 50. A large line of Children's Wash
Suits, in fine Striped and Plaid Linens, at 75c,
$1 50, $2 50 and $3 50.
These are bargains worth coming for, and
if you are shrewd,
You'll Come at Once.
Men's Yacht Straw Hats, like cut,
at 39c, 50c, 98c and up to 3.
Men's Curled Brim Straw Hats,
feather-weight and conforming to
shape of head, 50c, 75c, 98c and up
to $2.
Men's Manilla Hats, all different
colors, at 98c. The foregoing prices will be named To-morrow, Tues
day and Wednesday.
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WONDERFUL - BARGAINS -
Will blossom forth To-morrow, Tues
day and Wednesday with a charming .
and attractive array of
SUMMER HATS,
.Which we will offer at astoundingly
low prices. The very latest large
Hats, gray, tan or black, in fine Chips
and Milansj also, Black Lace, Fine
Silk Mull and French Crepe Hats,
very fashionable,
From $5 to $10.
Grand linp of fine Trimmed Hats and
Toques at $3 50.
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100 fine Gingham Suits, in newest shades and
plaids and stripes, reduced from 5 to $3 50.
250 fine French Gingham Suits, latest trimmings,
beautifully made, reduced from JS10 to 7 50;
others which were $7 50 reduced to 5. 50 ex
quisite figured India Silk Suits at only $15; they
would be cheap at $2$.
BflAHD Y1BIETT OF WB1PPEHS T EQ01L BEDDCTIDI5.
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In square or round crown, same quality as sold
in exclusive hat stores at $$, will be closed out
during the next three days at only $1 80.
Finest Pearl Colored Derbys, sold elsewhere
at $5, for only 3.
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-The come in all different light and dark colors,
and cannot be bought in any hat store below
1 1. Come before Wednesday evening and get
one at 50c.
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Will be offered in our Cloak and Suit Parlors dur
ing the next three days.
20 dozen fine White Lawn Short Dresses, hem
stitched waist, deep hem on skirt,
ozcrrry soc,
30 dozen fine Short Dresses, waist made with
tucks and inserting, and trimmed with embroidery,
.A.T OZDTiry 75o. . "
15 dozen very fine White Lawn Dresses, waist
trimmed with Swiss embroidery, skirt with deep
ruffle of embroidery, '
There's a big saving in these goods for any
purchaser. . (
And every one at a specially low price during
the next 3 days.
Handsome white Lawn or Percale Waists at
'50c, 69c, 75c.
Finer qualities in a seemingly inexhaustible
variety at $1 50, $2 and $3.
Beautiful Silk Waists from $4 49 up to Sio,
STYLISH SEPARATE SKIRTS,
To be worn with above waists, at very low fig
ures. Black, Tan or Gray Brilliantine Skirts,
full pleated back,. 10 inch pleated ruffle around
bottom, at $4 49.
Other materials from $3 up to the finest Silk
Skirts at $15.
COOL AND AIRY BLAZERS!
Every lady should have one. Who can't afford
to buy at the special prices prevailing during the
next 3 days? A large line of Tan, Gray and
Blue Blazers, very fine goods, marked down
From $15 to $10. From $12 to $8.
From $10 to $6. From $6 to $3.
The very latest! ioo Genuine Bedford Cord
Blazers, in solid cream, or cream with black
stripes, at only $$; worth $7 50.
75 very fine Cream Flannel Blazers, trimmed
with gold passamenterie, reduced from $12 50
to $8 50.
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