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Evening star., 1896-12-16
ANNUAL BANQUET.
Fourth Event Of National UniSersit,
Alumni,

Fourth Event Of National uniSersity
Alumni.
The fourth annual banquet Of the Alumni
Association of the National University was
held last evening at Freund's, on 10th
street, and was one of the most delightful
aHairs IN the history Of the organization.
Ihe tables were spread in the big BANQUET
nali on the second foor and about them
were seated a large number of gentlemen
prominent in many lines of life.
me nall was beautifully decorated with
Hcwers and potted plants and an elaborate ,e
repast was served. At the conclusion Of
the dinner the toastmaster introduced some
oI the brightest speakers in the assoc;a ton
Ior addresses, and wit anG elouuence were
tne order or the evening, from that time on
Ex-Commissioner Charles Lyman. presi-
dent OF the associa ton. acted as toast
master. The other officers of the associa
ton are: Vice presidents. Thomas J. Jones
w. r. Williamson and j. William McKin-
icy; secretary, Shelby Clarke: treasurer
Cnaries b. Bayly; historian James A. Ed
"aros members of the executive commit
Tee, Col. l. s. Tichenor R. s. Ferguson. r.
". Bishop. R. p. Hains, c. D. Judson and
r. Philip Cronin.
During the evening the following toasts
We're responded to: wit and Humor of
the Bar Patrick OFarrell; recitation.
John Iweedale; Associations" Charles p
Lincoln; Medical Progress" William Mer-
Ger Sprigg, M. D.; Junior Law Class
1886 Mr.. E. P. Hamlin, and five-minute
talks by members and guests of the asso-
clation. During the evening the quartet of
the association, composed of Mr.. NJ D.
Hensy, Mr.. NJ. LIE Roy Cough, Mr.. Edward
y. Asmussen and Mr.. Taylor Cronin, sang
several selections.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

I" HY0MEI ROOrH's POCKET INHALER
Wa-Lington once. Room Sc, Washington Loan and
1fxst bldg., cor. 9th and y SITS. W. s. THOMP-
0oN. 706 18th ct. NV. ap22- w. f&m-ir
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Ihere e Browns and Browns Bosto.
mans tell us that the only place in Wash
ington VIII are they can get baked beans a.
In Boston is at Browns 1913 G st del5-st
Evening star., 1896-12-16

lbs. candy free See Johnston's, page 4
Evening star., 1896-12-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"The Nancy Hanks. s.
Bijou Theater.-"The Midnight Flood"
Columbia Theater-Lecture by Mr.. Edwin
B. Hay. on Italy, tie Beautiful"
Grand Opera House.-"A Breezy Time"
Ice Palace. 5th and L streets northwest
Real ice skating.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Vanity Fair
Burlesque Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"The
GeiSha-"
New National Theater.-James A. Herne
in Shore Acres
Metropolitan NJ. T.. Church.-Lecture by
Mrs. Gen. J. A. Logan on THE Coronati ton
of the Car and Czarina" ="
Evening star., 1896-12-16

tn. King of Pm. rs B..cn.m-. ,ys-d,y
Evening star., 1896-12-16

- Don't put on your Christmas gift buy
- Ing until the very last moment and then
take The chanreS on finding Just whaJ
- toG want. hut come now while our stock
- is coihpiete and the shopping crowds
- not 81 large. Today We tell You Of a
- few appropriate things. picked at ran
- dom fiom our immense stock:
Evening star., 1896-12-16
O. p. Morton Post.

The annual election of officers of o. P
Morton Post, No. 4, G. A. r., which was
held Monday evening at Grand Army Hall
resulted In the, choice of the following
Commander. James Wells; senior vice com.
mander. Thomas Clark; Junior vice com.
mander, James Peake; quartermaster, Her.
man Ellis; surgeon. Thomas Cant: chap.
lain, Nathaniel Drayton; officer of the day
Ambrose Cook. officer of the guard, Johr
beli, oeiegates to department encampment
Ambrose Cook, c. H. Shorter Henry len.
nlngs, John Morton, w. NJ Washington
Henry Ellis, Daniel Stewart, Dennis Mel.
son, Charles Brown, George D. Graham
george Hatton; alternates, William Cook
Nathaniel Drayton. Herman Ellis, George
Jones', Alfred Pratt, William Chew, Ma.
ihanel Bristow and James Peake Senior
vice Department Commander A. j. Hun.
loon was unanimously indorsed for depart.
ment commander
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Officers Elected,

At recent meeting of Benjamin B.
French Lodge. No. Is, F.A.AM., the fol-
lowing officers were elected, appointed and
Gully installed by Past Grand Master James
A. Sample, namely: DR.. Henry M. Schooley.
VIM; John c. CLANCY, SW.; Alexander
Grant, J.W.: VIM. A. Galley (re-electedD
secretary; DR.. G. F. Johnston (re-elected)'
treasurer; E. st. Clair Thompson, SD:
dorsey Brown, J.D.; James T. Gibbs. SIS:
Dr. Herbert MacNamee, J.S; Richard j.
Beali' NJ Of C.; John r. Garrison, trustee:
James "A. Wetmore, PM, delegate to Ma
sonic board of relief; VIM. b. Morgan del
9gate. and Lucius E. Gridley, proxy, to ST.
AT the regular meeting of Esther Chan
ter, No. 5. Order of the Eastern Star, held
iast evening. the following officers were
eIectea; MIS- Carrie B. Allen, worthy ma
IRON; MI William A. Galley, worthy patron
Mrs. Carrie L. Caldwell. associate matron:
MRS. Grace g. Watrous re-elected). seere,
tsry; Mrs. Alice v. Scott (re-electedj. trea a.
urer, Messrs. Alexander Scott. Bennett a
Allen and DR.. VIM. E. Handy, trustees.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Special attention - called to the trustees
sale Of the handsome four-story and base
ment brick dwelling, with stone trimmings,
containing about Is rooms and all modern
improvements, No. lS0S HI street northwest,
which takes place tomorrow afternoon at
4:3O o'clock. A fine property in a fashion,
able neighborhood. See advertisement for
particulars. =
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Potomac Post.

Potomac Post, No. Is, at it's regular meet
Ing last night elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Commander, S. C.
Ropp; senior vice commander, Jesse H.
Strickland; junior vice commander, VIM
B. Neerr; surgeon, DR.. j. r. Hayes; chap
lain, j. J. Lewis; quartermaster, w. L.
Schmalhoff; officer OF the day, H. H.
Specht; officer of the guard, T. NJ. Sulli-
van; delegate to encampment, DR.. j. r
Hayes; alternate, Jesse H Strickland
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Coal. Like Elour

comes in different grades. In cheap coal
you waste. in the using mere than YOU
save in the price. Do not be allured by
advertised cheap fuel If you want coal OF
recognized superiority, buy of j. Maury
Dove. Main office, 2lst and i SITS. NV +:
branch Offices 12p6 II ST. NV. and 1926 NJ
st nv; wharves, foot of F and G sts n w.
and 18th and K SITS. NV; railroad yard
18th and d sts- s-w., telephones, local, 3U7
and 1872. long distance, 3SIAdvt.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
JACKSON DEasooRArs.
Arranging for We celebration. Jan
URry a


14ry&
The committee ~ the jackson. Demo-
cratic Association having charge Of the
arrangements for TIE associations banquet
on jackson day. JanuarN 8, held a meeting
last evening. at which ait was announced
that about all arrangements for the af-
fair had been comn)eteds The banquet will
be held at Masonic Temple, and Caterer
F'reund has promised - provide all the
good things obtaineble.i The hall will be
elaborately decorated and a fine orchestra
will furnish the music, Senators John T.
Morgan. John w. Daniel, J. c.. s. Black
burn. A. P. GormaH Charles ]. Faulkner,
James H. Berry and James K. Jones, and
Millin, W. L. Terry, C. A. Swanson. VIII
liam Sulzer. D. A. De Almond, Jas. G.
Mcclure. John NJ. Allen. and James f..
Fitzgerald and Daniel B. Lucas of West
Virginia, and A. S. Colyar of Nashville
Tenn, have promised to be present and
respond to toasts appropriate to the occa-
sion. Vice President Stevenson. Mr.. Wm
J. Bryan of Nebraska. Senators George e.
Vest, Edward Murphy, jr., David t.Turpie
and 1sham G. Harris, Representative J. d.
Sayers, Page N. Baker editor Of the New
Orleans Times-Democrat; Evan P. Howell
editor of the Atlanta Constitution; Charles
p. Culver OF Tacoma, Wash, and Gen.
Joseph Wheeler of Alabama, have notified
the committee that they will be unable to
be present. and have sent communications
to be read at the banquet. The Invitations
have been issued, and it is expected that
about 25O members and guests will partici-
pate in the affair.
The reception committee is composed OF
the following: James G. Berret, Charles Al
len, VIM. Cranch McIntire. Cotter D. Bride.
E. v. Brookshire, Philip M. Snowden, John
c. Wittekindt, James w. Barker, VIM b.
Fleming. John A. Clarke. J. Fred Kelley,
Robert E. L. White, George c. Lowry,
Thomas A. Tolson, H. w. Rowell r. Harry
Johnson, Charles A. Douglass, Frank
Hume, George Killeen and Norman I. Ell
lott.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

The Ohio Republican Association reor-
ganized at a meeting held in the McGill
building Monday night. Mr.. NJ. Sells was
elected president. and 1t was decided to
give reception to visiting Ohioans two
days after Inauguration. The next meeting
Will be held January T. The organization
has membership of about 300
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Grand JuRE Indictments.

The grand jury today returned the fol-
lowing indictments; Alice johnson. en-
hezzlement; Robt. e. Boulding, false pre-
tenses; John H. Warren, housebreakins;
Arthur Washington, housebreaking: Fred.
erick Moore and Arthur Washington.
bousebFeaking; George Waller larceny !:
John Thompson, larceny; William Thomp-
son, alias Johnson, alias Thomas, second
offense of petit larceny. '~s
Evening star., 1896-12-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Sin Single Tnxer. i'm Congre...

eAe AaNeFs HI SohSFehS.
The single takers now claim six members
in Congress-four from Kansas and one
each from California and Washington. Rep
Iesentative Mcguire, the California Repre-
sentative who was reelected by an in
creased majority last month, will speak on
the single tax and allied subjects tonight at
1:3O at Typographical Temple
Evening star., 1896-12-16
s1.25 To baltimore and Re- SI25
turn via PennsH INania Railroad.

Tickets will Oe sold Saturday and Sun
day, December 10 and ~. and will be valid
for return passaSs until Monday, December
u. Good on any train.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall and intern ediate landings at
10 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river landings at Z am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

There are some policemen who make a
record of cases of persons for violating the
law which requires the snow to be cleaned
from the sidewalks. Last night these Off
GERS saw the snow flakes and thought to-
day they would be able to make the record
but there was not enough snow on the
ground to justify legal action.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
SOTTHDOwN MUTTON.

An unusually choice assortment of this
famous mutton will be exhibited at T. T.
KEANE'S stalls 35-51, in Center market,
tomorrow. In addition We will also have
on sale some of the very finest roast beef
ever shown In this market. It's worth not
ins-that We guarantee our pounds to con-
tain q full Is ounces
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
DisOrdered Liver

they act like nagtc-a few doses will WORK won
ders upon the Vital Organs: strengthening the
muscular system. restoring the long Host
piexf'n, bringing hack the keen edge Of sppc-
ute. ard using with the ROSEBUD OF
HEALTH THE WHOLE PHYSICAL ENERGY OF
the human frame. These facts admitted by
thousands. IN all classes Of society," aud one OF
the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debili-
tated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS HAVE THE
LARGEST SALE OF ANY PATENT MEDICINE
IN THE WORLD
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Granted n Divorce.

Ida Lee Murphy has been granted a di-
vorce from Joseph Murphy by Judge Hag-
ner- The defendant was charged with de-
sertion. The mother was awarded the Gus
tody of her two children.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Yesterday afternoon Olmstead Bundy,
who is employed by the sewer department,
found the dead body of an infant in the
was taken to the third precinct station.
Coroner Hammett gave a certificate, and
the little body was sent to potter's field
Evening star., 1896-12-16

In Georgetown and the ninth precinct the
police pay strict attention to the conditions
of the sidewalks and carriageways and
seldom a day passes that some reports are
not made by them Today a dangerous
hole in the sidewalk on Prospect street and
bne at Ith and Fl streets northeast were
reported leaky water main in each pre-
Hnct was also reported
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Cheon. the best 5O-cent Tea in America
Pure American Refined Granulated Sugar
AZ cts Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Ring to Their Regent.

district Council. No. 1895. Royal Area.
mum. elected the following officers last
night: Regent. Claude r. Zappone; vice
regent. George S. Britt; past regent, C. ]
Hammerley: orator, Louis Fellheimer; sec
retary. Robert F. Bolton; collector A. r.
Ringwalt; treasurer. A NJ. Peyton: chap
lain, A c. Day: guide. Alfred Selinger;
warden, Robert +. Major; sentry ]. Sang
er; trustees. DIR. j. Fl. Yarnail, Lebon s
Frey, Charles W. Edmonston; representa-
tive TO Grand Council. c. ]. Hammerley;
alternate, J. NJ. Dashiel.
Grand Regent Egnon. for the council
presented Regent Zappone a solitaire dia
mond ring as testimonial of regard. Re
citations and music followed
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Al Nfurray's.

lbs, new Mixed Nuts, 81: l2iS lbs Frcncl
Sandy. 81; Cooking Raisins, Sc. H.. Clean.
ed Currants. Sc H.: FusselTs Celebrated
Molasscs Taffys, loc. box: Best LAYER Fig
(rery large). l5c. per Ib.: Best Leghorn CIT
ron. l.52c. H.; MY. cider. lSc. gal: Best
the numher-2los 18th st NV N.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Palms and Plants for Xmas.
Ihere is nothing that would please some
1oiks better than pretty growing plant
inexpensive ones at GUIDES, 1924 f SD
Evening star., 1896-12-16
GIVE SOMETHING USEFUL

GIVE SOMETHING USEFUL
il you desire ii to be appreciated. We sug-
gest handsome Banquet Lamp. We have
them in brass, with crystal column. in great
variety of styles. s1.5o up. Silk Lamp
Shades. 81 up Decorated Lamp Globes 75c
up. s. s. SHEDD & BRO. 432 9th st
Evening star., 1896-12-16

l2-lnch Stock Boards 81 Per 100 FIT
Libbey & Co., 9Th st. and New York ave
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-16

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Johnson's Cyclopaedia is valuable work.
not only for the careful student but also
for the casual reader. who seeks ready but
accurate. reliable information. Its 'up-to-
date feature is its most DISTINGUISHING
characteristic, which. in consideration of
moving events, is of great importance The
work is carefully and critically edited be-
sides carrying authority in the signatures
of its numerous authors, who are responsi-
BILE for what is written, and whose names
reliability itself.
(Signed) W. 3. POWELL.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

RECORD CALENDARS FREE.
Handy reference for business men, For
mer Irice. y cents. Will present one of
these calendars free 10 business men only
Norman T. Elliott. printer. 5O6 10th ST. NV
Evening star., 1896-12-16

LOWEST PRICES ON GAS STOVES,
OIL Heaters. etc. Shedd & Bro. 432 9th st
Evening star., 1896-12-16

For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
10 John r. Kelly, 9Th ST. wing Center Mar
ket Boston Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
CUTlCURA
SOAP

Followed by light applications of CUTICCRA toint-
INT MT, the great skin cure.
They clear the scalp and hair of crusts, scales
and dandruf allay itching, soothe irritation, heal
eruptions. destroy microscopic insects which feed
on the hair, stimulate the hair follicles and sup
ply the roots with nourishment. -
Sold throughout the world. Price, CUTICURA,
5Oe.; SOAP, 25c.; RESOLvENT, 81 POTTER
DRUG AND CHEM. CORP, Sole Props, Boston,
U. S. A
O"All About the Hair and Skin," free
Evening star., 1896-12-16
CITY ITEMS.
Food ana Dr,nk. tor xw.,.

Pttted Rais.nss -Sultana Clusters, Paper
shell Almonds, soft, shened: Fruit Cake.
2'c. H.; Plum Pudding. 2oc.: Brandy for
sauce, 81. 60, f5c. qt.; I gal Catawha Wine
Gec: gal. Pleasant Valley Catawba. Tsc
) bots. Port or Sherry, or Muscatel, SOC
usual price. 3sc.: Golden Catawba. 25c or
. bots. 81: Pure Rye Whisky. zoe at bo..
2. r. Wilson, sSs sth St NV N
}. Jay GouId's-''snow," Candles. roys
-NsfN
Evening star., 1896-12-16

IN every home throughout the country that
servcc the most delicious hams ohtaiuablc
Miller 4 krogmann. Center e. N l.. mkts.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Gas and Oil Heaters, all styles and prices
A EBERLY'S SONS. us 1th st. NV
Evening star., 1896-12-16

So. FUN whut I heered las summer an
heers now II seems ter me
Them feeshermens Is tist as handy thowin'
out lie sSs
AS they be at castin' sinners, ur bull-min-
ners, ur fly"
CLUSKEY CROMWELL
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Watch for a town: Congress Heights
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Tho four-story dwelling No. 1926 Massa-
chusetts ave. NV. will be sold by trustees
at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
For Investment speculation no better
opportunity could be had. See advertise
ment in our auction columns
Evening star., 1896-12-16
NGfGt, the JeSeler


Removed TO 6l5 9TH St. opp. L s. patent
Office. one block below ola stand Its
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Money to loan: no delay; liberal terms.
Call and see us Brookland Bid. Assoc,
10th and G n W
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Going Like Gum Drops at
Sunday school picnic 5-lb. boxes hest bnt.
Ter at 10. James F. Oyster 800 Pa. ave.
center, X st. and Riggs makts.-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-12-16

j. Jay GouId-Toys-open evenings
de14-l0ts
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Palms Are Most Appropriate Xmas
Gifts.
Mr.. ]. Louis Loose, cor. 18th and F SITS.
Is selling them and other decorative plants
at reduced prices. Choice pinks are also
very cheap.-Advt. ts----t..
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Wl1 THOy1T A RIVAL,
ANNUAL SALES MORE THAN soooooo BOXES

2oc mt Drug Stores will be sent by O. 3
Agents. B. F. ALLEN CO., 360 Canal It,, New
York. most paid upon receipt Of price. Beol
free upon application.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

). jay iould-Tree Toys. Scrap Pictures.
de9-10ts
Evening star., 1896-12-16

There's World of Satisfaction
in buying Poultry, Vegetables and Fruits Of
reputablt dealers-wh~ sndle only the %, 4
OF ever tn ng, ard who are c ntinualiy strIy-
ing 70 give the n.ost the least money
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Printing cheap not vice versa. Park 800 F.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
For Saving the Bass.

The following subscriptions have been re-
ceived by The Evening Star for defraying
the expenses of seining the canal:
Evening star., 1896-12-16

TO grace the table of an emperor. Til
rever had an eQuai-and never will. In
markets. ]. i. Sc CHROTH. 45j Cen mkt
Evening star., 1896-12-16

JAMES b HENDERSON,
923 F street northwest
Wall Paper, Window Shades,
House Painting and Frescoing
Evening star., 1896-12-16

CALIFORNIA, MEXICO. TEXAS. CHINA, JAPAN.
Special rates 70, freight or passage: choice Of
routes; private cars to remit special tourist par
Agt. % So. Sd st.. Philadelphia. my2s&w.lyr
Evening star., 1896-12-16
'. 3. POWELL.

Postal will bring you full information.
d. APPLETON & co, 437 1th st. NV
Evening star., 1896-12-16

Human Artificial Eyes. Hempler's s. 9Th & av
Evening star., 1896-12-16
DRY 7 H]IM
AND
FALLING
E]ADR

Is due. in the majority of cases. imperfect action
of the sebaceOus oil glands Deprived of its
proper nonrishment, the hair becomes harsh and
| BRITTLE tb0s scalp dry and scaly and the roots
choked and lfeless in hard dry skin. The pures,
sweetest and most effective treatment is warm
| shamp0os with
Evening star., 1896-12-16

MEHTZ'S MODERN PHARMACY,
Cor. llth and Sis
Evening star., 1896-12-16
"partrislRc" Hams Are FIT

Royal Headache powders cure. lOc.
mh6-m. w.fstf
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-12-04
4 Good Advertising Medium.

\ glance In an Atlanta book store
yesterday made this striking truth
stand forth:
Death Is sometimes IA big advertise
ment.
In no department of human effort do
men put forth such terrific energy as
in their attempts to catch the public
eye. Men rack their brain for ingeni-
OILS schemes to attract public attention.
The good advertiser is the rarest and
richest of successes.
But some times all the cleverness
and ingenuity of these brain workers
are beatcn-aud unexpectedly.
Du .Maurior's death last week was
an advertisement for Harper Bros.
which no idea they might dig out of
their brains could excel. Ii has started
a great rush after last months Har-
per's, which contained the first install
ment of THE Marian" Du Maurier's
number is now being fast exhausted.
Those who cannot find the magazine
are investing in Peter Ibbetson," and
ii there happen to be any who have moi
read "Trilby" they invest in that. The
book dealers will tell you that In the
past four days there has been a won
derful demand for Du Maurier's works
This great author who has added
thousands to the Golfers of the Har,
pers by his life, is adding thousands
to their profits by the mere fact of hi.
death.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-12-04

was able &c sec tE ~ ne cf lie jlguar
crouching utar her. but Us lace was
turned from her. and Il appeared to
be intently Watching some o5icc, upon
which il wac about to spring. Pres
emily it crept out OF sight. and there
followed a deep silence. broken sud
denly by frightful yells and screams Of
pain. coupled with the fierce growls
and snarls of the puma, and the sounds
of desperate conflict.
THE puma and the jaguar are sworn
enemies, and the two great beasts were
having a battle to the finish. The bat
tie lasted for some time, but near
morning che puma. sOrely wounded,
crept through the grass and crouched
down beside my daughter, purring like
a cat. The creature seemed so friend
~ that Ethel ventured to- stroke his fur
with her hand. w%hereupon the puma
began to play and roll about like a kit
ten. When we rode up the puma
crouChed over her body and began to
growl. Several rifles were leveled at
the head of the brute, but Ethel begged
us not to shoot, and from that day to
this the two have been inseparable."
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-12-04
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: Beauty and the Beast. 4
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and she rides a horse with all the
grace and fearlessness of a gaucho.
Last fall we had a grand %'cerco,' or
assembly of ranchmen and hunters, to
hunt ostriches and other game. The
sport Is exciting. but far from danger
Gus, and Ethel was one of the party.
The hunters. numbering about thirty,
spread themselves round in a vast ring,
and, advancing toward the center,
drove the animals before them.
During the excitement of the chase
which followed. while we were all en-
gagged i'm preventing the o~striches. deer.
etc, from doubling back and escaping,
! noticed that my daughter had disap-
pearcd. Her absence did not alarm me
at the time. for | thought she had be-
ONE tired and gone back to the estan-
cia. ! was nearly frantic when. late at
night. | reached home and found that
Ethel's pony had come g%alloping home
early in the afternoon without its
rider. Dreading the worst | imme-
diatcly got together a band of gauchos
ana we started Il TO search for my
darling.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-12-04
Patent Right Swindlcs.

An exchange says that a smooth pat
cnt right swindling scheme is being
worked in some of the states. A man
comes to a farmer with a patent wagon
tongue for which great claims are
made. He has only that one county
left and will sell the right for two
hundred and fifty dollars. A few days
later, while the farmer Is thinking
over the matter, another man comes
along, who has learned that the farmer
has the right TO the valuable invention,
and offers him four hundred dollars for
il. paying him ten dollars down. The
farmer at once goes and closes the deal
with the first party, giving his note or
cash for the two hundred and fifty dol
lars. In the meantime the second man
disappears and the two schemers meet
and "divy." II a note, 1t Is discounted
at the nearest bank.