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the ofacer who runs u. Between the
different events the soldiers who arc
looking ON make themselves merry.
From time to time they send up paper
balloons representing cows, donkeys,
night shirts and other things that will
raise . laugh. Scotch reels, Irish jigs,
sailors hornpipes and sword dances
are here and there to be seen. Some
men blacken their faces and perform as
nigger minstrels, getting in this way q
good deal Of money from the visitors.
Others dress up as old women and sing
comic songs.
There is generally an "Aunt Sally"
who sits in barrel and pops her head
mp from time to time to encourage peo-
pie to have ''two shots penny" with
short sticks. One or two drummer boys
arc always anxious to ''shine" the boots
and shoes of ladies and gentlemen in
the role of shoe-blacks which they as
sumo for the day. The last thing Of
tho programme is the distribution Of
the prizes, which are of money, and are
given to the winners by the wife Of
the general or colonel.
I have little more to say about tho
amusements of soldiers, except that
there ere two ''vanities" that large
proportion of them like, viz: looking
into shops when with their sweethearts,
and dancing. The soldier who takes
pride in himself Is the best. and it is
pleasant to see him before going into
town, dressing up smart, arranging a
little curl Of hair on each side of his
temples. and setting his cap at what his
chums in the barracks room, who take
friendly interest in his toilet, consider
the proper angle. As to dancing, it Is
the form of amusement which soldiers
choose on the evening Of Christmas,
when they try to enjoy themselves
most, and the quadrille parties given by
the sergeants are always very popular.
ERNEST p. NEVILLE.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06

places. Happily . great change has
taken place Though the guardsman 10
continually grumbling. he now con-
trives 70 get good deal Of amusement
out Of his life. part Of which is provided
by the authorities and part by himself.
In every barracks there Is library and
recreation room The former contains
collection of books, chiefly novels,
supplied from the library of the station
and periodically changed.
The recreation room Is supplied with
several kinds of games, and in some
regiments, where the commanding off,
GERS treat the men as men and not as
boys, they provide them with billiard
tables
Il Is . vexed question whether the
musical and other kinds Of entertain
ment supplied by the canteens (regi-
mental drinking saloons) are beneficial
or the reverse. They are encouraged
lby the authorities, who hope that they
may have Tho effect Of keeping soldiers
out of the saloous that surround almost
ell barracks. On the other hand they
are thought by many to do harm by
leading recruits 70 suppose that to fire.
quent the ''cantsen" Is the right thing
70 do, and the total abstinence princi-
pies which they have learned - civil
hans arc unrecognixed and inn
practicable In the army. Without
going 70 the ''cantcen" at all, amuse-
ments can often be got In barracks. In
many regiments there Is dramatic
club, and .'gaffs" Theatrical entertain
ments) are being continually got up by
tho members of temperance societies
and others who desire TO encourage
recreation. The best fun Ii to see
Tommy" acting the part Of lady; he
looks % enormously tall, and gives
himself such airs and mincing ways-I
suppose military actors must zee wom-
en- Of this sort, or else they would not.
when personifying female characters,
affect these graces-
The ladies who witness these theatr
ricals in barracks can scarcely be fat
tered at seeing themselves, a. the &C
tors must have seen them in order to re-
produce them in this way in their repre-
sentations. But what brings down the
house" most of all. so to speak, Is step
dancing. The man who is handy with
his feet" as the Irishmsn said, Is sure
Of appreciation and applause Cards
and game called check. played with
buttons on small squares of differently
colorcd cloth. are the games most often
20 be seen In barrack roorns. For their
own comfort the inmates generally in
sist on order and quiet being maintained
at night, though at times there is good
deal Of ''slylarking." Tricksare played
upor recruits, which, OF course, are not
us amusing to the green ones" a. they
ore 20 those who play them
OF out Of door amusement there u no
want. An alley for skittles and BAH
court arc provided in all barracks. and
In many . rife range, of late years,
where men can amuss themselves at
target practice. The several compan-
rs In battalion have cricket elevens,
and II near tho sea boat crews
Bathing psrsdes, unlike other pa
xades. afford in the summer much
amusement. at least 10 the swimmers
Some men try TO shirk and these have 70
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06

If you have the bronchitis, you often
are hoarse,
Your throat's raw and smarting; you're
hacking. of course;
And If you're not careful. the first
thing you know,
Your lungs are attacked, and disease
lays ycu low.
BY using DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. bronchial affections and all
kindred complaints can be cured. but
If neglected, they terminate in con-
sumption. Il is guaranteed to cure in
all cases of disease for which 1t 10 rec
commended, or money refunded.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06
TOMMY ATKINS FUN
How The British Soldier Anuses
Himself OF Duty.
HUyOR OF TIE RELOCATED BRAVES
Tommy IN Ansssar Thsatrteais-Hs IL sa
ExcsAisas D~aess aad Good AtaIsts-
The obssseis Races and o1hss
Novel AsshsAs 81 skylAskisg.
lcorrzlGar. 1891. 1

There was q time. years ago, waen
almost the only amusement guards
man had WAS in getting drunk Thiswas
his one and only idea Of enjoying him
self" as it Is even now with daily
diminishing number. AT this time few
soldiers could read. and no one thought
of establishing Homes" or Institutes
for them Taken away from their
friends and looked on. as they were in
those days. as little better than out
casts. they could get society and rccrea-
tion nowhere except in low drinking
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06
1901.
The Largest and Handsomest Buildings for
Fair Purposes in any Stata

all other. main
containing 900 feet of floor all exhibits stock
ITSELF being we'll all
daylight reveal. stock buildings
poses supplied with spring Every building has
Stand 800 feet length chairs will
Our Race Track like grounds and budng calls forth
iversal commendation from every visitor.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06
Buckiens Arn,cs saive.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhcum, fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
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Its guaranteed ~ give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per boz. For sale by Peck Bros, drug
gists, ocrner Monroe and Divsion-sts.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06
$4,000
OFFERED IN PREMIUMS.

Great stallion
the world 2lo
Thursday 0th
grand and attractions FRIDAY
Fair shine Our Grand Exhibition Building only
people Plank budngs
DGHaf all railroads. The r. l. ". NJ the
NJ Grand
of the Fair a
viii Cheap frequent and rapid transit By three different ne Of rail-
anything
hint apply CHENEY under FOURTH National Bank
Grand Rapida Mich-
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition OF
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stomsch be disordered you have Dys-
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affected YOU have . Pincbed Look.
Secure good health and you will have
good looks. Electric Bitters IL the
great Alternative and Tonic that acts di-
rectiy on these vital organs. Cures
Pimples, Blotches, Rolls. and gives .
good complexion Sold at Peck Bros
Drug Store, SOC. per bottle.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-06
slew 10 Care An shta Dissasea.-
Simply apply "SwAyry's Orxrxrvr,

No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch, al eruptions On
The face. hands, nose, ETC.. leaving the
skin clear. white and healthy. Tss
great heallng and curative powers are
possessed by no other remedy. AJAX
your drusgists for SwAYxE's orxr-
ms1n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-30
MANY VICTIMS FLEECED.
Homes Promised on the Iustafinaent Plan
Depositors swindled.

Homes Promised on the fustaiiraent Plan
Depositors swindIed.
NEW YORK. July 3O.-A special to the Herald
from Chicago says: J. Bush came here about
two months ago and opened an Office as the ac-
credited agent of the Cooperative Building
Bank OF New York. James W. HYATT, ex-treas-
urer OF the United States, is president Of the
concern. which boasts Of having a capital Of
800, 600, COO. Bush flooded the foreign QUAR-
tiers OF the city with alluring Literature, prom
Using homes to every seeker without a cent of
capital-all business being done strictly on the
installment plan. His victims came by she
score and parted with all their savings in ex-
change for a worthless certificate Of stock in
the bank. The swindle recently became known.
Not single loan was made 10 the depositors
II is estimated that Bush took nearly g. 900
with him when he left Chicago eight DAYS ago,
saying be was going TO New York 10 get the
loans. Although Henry Carey, secretary Of
the bsnk, telegraphed from the New York Office
that Bush Was not authorized TO act ne agent Q
letter from that officer which was found in ths
swlndlers desk contradicted that denial Moi
Mt d Langlois, who are the general agents Of
the bank here, admitted yesterday that Bush
had been authorized TO act as agent. beginning
July 1, and had turned over S75 20 them.
Their explanation to why he had been
operating in May and June was that be had
obtained supply of stock certificates in some
way. The account of the bank IN this city has
been garnisheed and the victims intend 70
prosecute the officers.
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WILL RETURN on SATURDAY.
The New York and Washington Trocpe'
stiii at Lec~burg-soci.i Attentions shown

hae sew tork and Washington trocpeN
still st Lec.burg->ocisi Attentions shown
speciAl DispA:ch TO The Evening star.
LEEsBuRe, Va. July S0.-Loesburg Yesterday.
last night and this morning has been filed with
blue-coated cavalrymen and troop A has taken
complete possession OF the town aud the teau-
tiful surrounding country. Yesterday after
noon the troop gave a well-exscuted drill on
the infeld Of the fair grounds. a large number
OF spectators filling the grand stand
The rains which have fallen at intervals since
the troop has camped at Lcesburg have had no
effect on the enthusiasm of the men. Every
one Is enthusiastic over the town and its in
hsbitants- The citizens. individually aud coll
lectlvely, haye been lavish IN their hos
pitalities. A number Of pleasant little
dinners and lunches have been given.
:. Carroll Chancellor. a prominent young
lawyer, entertained number OF the cavalry
men at more than pleasant dinner at the Lin
den this afternoon.
A curious if not scientific game OF ball took
place between picked teams from the troop
later, and the military games, which were NO
successful at Winchester, were repeated
large crowd from Leesburg and q delegation
of ladies from Hamilton were In attendance.
The gaines consisted of saddling contest. pur-
suing contest. cup race, 440 yards dismOunted,
hat race, double race bareback. slow race wIest-
hng ON horseback, tug-of-wRr, citizens race
ana bareback race. The judges were Capt. Roe
and Capt. barbour; the referee, Lieut.. Terry;
the clerk OF the course, Sergt Hurry, aud
starter, Lieut. Elcker.
Tomorrow morning az an early hour the
troop will again take the road The route has
BEEN slightly changed from this point and in
stead OF going by way of Annandale the troop
VIII pass through Dranesville. Falls Church,
Fort Myer, reaching Washington AT o'clock on
Saturday afternoon. T.C.N.
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Tales Told by Hebrews Of Outrages Pra<
ticed Upon Them ut Home.

Tales Told by Hebrews Of Outrasss Pr.c-
ticed Upon Them 1t Home.
BosroS, July 3O.-The steamer Norseman
yesterday brought 15s immigrants, of whom
about thirty were detained on board by the Of
icers of the alien commission for further in
vestigation Of their cases before letting them
land. The detained immigrants consist of
three families Of Russian Hebrews and the ac-
counts given by the fathers Of two Of them are
narrowing pictures of the atrocities practiced
by Russia against the Hebrews
Laxures Mandelezweig, who, with his wife
and two children, was sent to Boston by the
board Of guardians in Hamburg, states that he
lived in the town Of Dom-Bin, on the Russian
border, where he owned house and farm and
made boots and shoes.
He says that any Russian Christian wishing
to possess himself of the property Of q Hebrew
neighbor can obtain il by paying about one
tenth Of its value to the mayor or government
representative, who viii thereupon give him an
authority to expel the owner and install him
self As proprietor.
There is, moreover, . decree at present in
force driving the Hebrews from the border Of
Russia into other provinceA Mandelezweig fell
under the ban of both these laws and was COM
PEELED to leave his town after only two DAYS
notice, with only what little ready money he
had and the few articles of bedding &C. that
he was able to carry. He found his way 20
but probably viii be compelled to 60 back His
wife is q very delicate woman and the return
voyage may be very serious matter for her,
Another Of the detained families is that of
Moses Katzin, ladies' hair dresser and Wig
maker. He has with him his wife. his sseS
mother and hve children. He comes from
Riga, and ives given three days TO leave his
home and all his belongings, which fell into
the hands Of some envious neighbor. This
man was quite wel!-to-do until the hardships
iegaiized against his race fell upon him,
driving him pennilen and friendlsss from his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-30

PERsoNAL.-Chas. A. Miller Of Omaha E. B.
Giles of Chicago, W. o. Owen of Texas, E. R.
De Bose of Atlanta, w. H. C. Coles Of New Jer-
sey, W. L. Burlock of Philadelphia and Geo. W.
Knott of New York are at Willards.-H c.
and c. j. Stone and G. W. Winslow OF Massa-
chusetts are at the Randall-Edgar Ulock
W. NJ. Mcfarland and C. NJ. Junkins Of Iowa,
S. Jefferson Of Connecticut, J. E. Patter of uli-
nois, r. A. Lauler Of Alabama and L. Donneley
Of Richmond are at the ArliHgton.-J.
II. fullerton and r. L. Roberts Of Bos-
ton are. at the Shoreham.-Archbisho
Ireland Of st. Paul, Hon. C. R. Buckalew Of
Pennsylvania, T. L. Langston of Atlanta, r. 8.
vile, NJ +. Healy Of Iowa, Z. D. Graves of Con-
necticut and Geo.W. Field Of Chicago are at the
Ebbitt.-T. Saunders of Milton, Mass. e. Upper
of Boston, Chas. F. Sharp Of Sandusky and E.
s. Gillally Of New York are at the Johnson
JOS D. Weeks Of Pittsburg is at the Fredonia
&c. T. Rogers Of Boston, ii. J. Kiley Of New
York. B. E. Padgett OF Deerwood, 8. D., E.
ford, Pa, are at the st. James.--W. E. Cieve-
land and J. W. Norwood of Greenville, 8. c.,
James E. Negus and family Of Greenville, Miss.,
E. Percival Stewart of Manchester, N. H., and
]. W. Forsinger Of Chicago are at the Metro
politan.-W. I. Kenworthy Of Iowa, ]. s.
Hammond Of Portsmouth, Forest W.
Brown Of Charlestown, W. Va, and
the Nationsl.-Dr. B. Ashbourne Capehart
who has been absent for some time ON Account
of the illness Of his mother has returned and IL
at 80S 10th street northwest-Messrs. w. @.
Wilton, H. Freeman Clark and W. A. Young Of
Washington are registered ct the Rossin
House, Toronto, on their way to Montreal, the
st. Lawrence and the thousand Islands.
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YELLOW ENVELOPE DAY.

Nine Hundred Census Employees to Be Dis
charged Tomorrow-How the Work is Done.
Tomorrow will be what is known as the ''yel-
low envelope" day in the census Office. No less
than 800 Of these envelopes will be distributed
each one containing brief announcement that
the services Of the person named are no
longer required by Uncle Sam. 1t is not often
that such large discharge takes place at one
timc in government department., in fact, not
oftene- than once in ten years, when the
census office beginning with force OF one or
two rapidly swells and expands until
within the space Of a year the clerical
force numbers over 5000. The contraction
then begins and goes on with about the same
rate OF speed as the expansion, until there are
only one or two employees left. In the meantime
all the red tape that is usual in the most staple de-
partment is employed. In each individual case
Of the 800 employees who are to die officially to-
morrow the superintendent OF the census
wrote letter to the Secretary Of the Interior
stating that the services of John Smith
or Mary Ann Jones, a clerk Of such a grade,
would have to be dispensed with
owing to the condition of the work, Acting Sec
retary Chandler responds in each case that the
superintendent is authorized to drop the en-
ploye from the rolls
THE FORMAL NOTIFICATIONS.
Then Superintendent Porter gathers himself
together and attaches his name to another
batch Of 800 letters, which are addressed to the
clerks and inform them that their public career
as faF . the census Office is con-
cerned - at an end. Each letter
is inclosed in an envelope and sent to the chiefs
Of the divisions whore the clerks are employed
They are distributed and the work Of officially
decapitating 800 clerks is completed. All
the letters except in tho last in
stance are printed forms with
blanks for the name Of the clerk and his grade
But the Secretary Of the Interior has to write
his name 800 times and the superintendent of
the census 1900 times before the Job
is done. Then, in addition, the appoint
ment division, In charge OF Mr.. Charles
Leonard, prepares 500 type-written letters Of
notification to the clerks and directs the en-
velopes, and this work keeps the fingers of seven
teen clerks flying rapidly for several days.
While most people have reason for believing
that it is difficult to enter the government
| service. if they were in the appointment Office
Of the census Office they would appreciate the
fact that the getting out Of the government
| service involves q good deal Of work. There is
this difference, however, the clerk who Is to be
discharged does not have to do that work.
Some one else does it for him.
About August Is there will be another dis
charge Of census Office employees, numbering
some 400.
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SMUGGLING IN CHINAMEN.
An Organized system Of HustIlng Than
Over the Border.

SEATTLE, WASH, July s0.-ft has long been
apparent that an organized system Of SNUG
Cling Cinnamon across the border, as well - Of
smuggling opium into the country, was IN
operation. At the trial Of Inspectors Baird
and Buchanan on Tuesday, Tor killing Deputy
Sheriff Poor, the Cinnamon testified that they
paid $50 each 10 Terry, the customs officer,
who was wounded during the fight.
1t is thought arrangements have been made
to pilot through somesof the 400 Cinnamon who
came over on the Empress Of India and landed
at Vancouver on Wednesday last. There is q
large camp of Cinnamon at Abbott's Ford, q
few miles north of Sumas, who are ostensibly
cutting wood for a living. Visits to the camp
have been frequent by outside Cinnamon.
receipt for letter addressed TO Hong Kong
China, registered at the post Office in Nancou-
yer, BIC, on July IA last, was found today On
the premises of one Of the men arrested st
Whatcomb. This is good evidence of bis hav-
ing been across the line within ten days. In
spectors Baird and Buchanan were acquitted
yesterday and Collector Bradshaw has de-
manded the resignation of Inspector Holden.
An agent of the Treasury Department Is here
investigating the case and sensational develop
mepts are looked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-30
B0sToN's NAVAL MILITIA.
Rear Admiral Walkers Report Upon I
Recent Drill and Its Results,

Rear Admiral Walkers Report Upon the
Recent Drill and Its Results.
The Secretary of the Navy has received q
long report from Acting Rear Admiral John G..
Walker, commanding the squadron of evolu-
tion, in regard to the exercises of the Massa-
chusetts naval militia in Boston harbor from
the 7th to the llth Of July. After giving An &C
count Of the various drills and maneuvers that
took place the admiral thus expresses himself:
regard the week spent in Boston - extremely
interesting and valuable; instructive to the
naval volunteers and encouraging to the OIL
GERS and men Of the regular service who find
in the movement the promise of an efficient
reserve. All officers who came In contact with
the members Of the naval battalion speak in
high terms Of their intelligence, aptitude and
industry. The occasion was serious and pfac-
tical and the time was well employed. The
visit Of the squadron and drills Of the naval
militia excited great interest and snthusiasm.
Such exercises bring the navy In touch with the
people.
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LIGHTNING PLAYED HAVOC
An Entire Congregation I'm . Psuie ON
Electricitys Freaks-

An Anure SonkreEdton wv
Electricity's Freaks
OSBORN, GA, July 30.-while 200 people were
assembled at Lower High Tower Church, near
here, on last Sunday a stroke Of lightning fell
near the church, and giancing from the
ground where it struck proceeded to play havos
with the congregation. Two or three our
rents seemed TO enter the church, and in an
instant they threw everything into confusion
Benches we're upset and the floor covered with
people vsriously affected by the stroke. Some
were knocked senseless, while Others had their
clothing and shoes torn from their bodies
Many were burned, and streaks and marks
were left on their bodies where the current
touched them. Nearly every one in the con-
gregation bears marks of lightning.
Ex-State Senator j. W. Foster wss knocked
senseless, and on recovering found marks on
his legs and body. Strange to say no one wss
killed, though many were rendered tempore-
rily unconscious. A horse which was standing
outside of the church from where ths lightning
first struck was killed outright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-30

A Heavy Earthquake on Tuesday-Consul
Apperman Reported Ill

Apperman Reported Ill
MEXICO, MEX. July 3O.-There was q heavy
earthquake in many parts of the state of Jalisco
Tuesday night. The oscillation was from north
east to southwest.
There was report current here yesterday
that W. W. Apperman, United States consul at
Vera Cruz, is sick with yellow fever
Smallpox has made its appearance In Aca-
pulco.
Ramon Wriate and Andreas Amva have sailed
from Salvador TO Europe for the purpose of nego-
tiating loan of 81, 900 .OO0 The treaty of peace
and amity signed between the governments Of
Salvador and Guatemala has Just been ex-
changed in the city Of Guatemala By placing
Q tax on the coffee that is now being exported
from Guatemala and issuing bonds the govern
ment will be able to pay of the army and en-
ployes, who have not received q cent since last
April
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Great AGisery In Bessarabia Owing DO the Fan.
ing Hsrvests-

ing Hsrvests-
LONDON, July so.--A st. Petersburg dispatch
states that the greatest misery exists in Bss-
sarabia owing to the failure OF the harvest and
the scarcity of food In the village of kou-
shany the people broke out in . riot and plum
dered shops Of provisions. The loczl police
tried 10 restrain them and were badly beaten
and one of their number killed. Reinforce
ments arriving from the town Of Bender, The
rioters we're ct length dispersed and . large
number were made prisoners Two Of the
prisoner were knouted TO death In the public
street % Q warning 70 their late companions,
ana six we're selected for immediate deporta-
ton 70 Siberia The wives and children of
the exiles were mot permitted TO speah TO them
before departing and nothing wss spared that
would be likely TO strike terror into the un-
happy peasantry. AZ kishenau, the chief
place Of the province, IL 10 said that not lee
Than twelve persons have died Of starvation
and penury this month Not Jews Atone. but
many Russians, have hurried across ths fronsisr
into Roumania in order 70 escape ths ssvss0
y>sasurss instituted since ~ essbrsak