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Evening star., 1898-11-05
ALLEGED SWINDLES.
Complaints of Operations of Certain
Portrait Makers.

The police are receiving complaints al
most every day of the alleged fraudulent
practices of nen who claim TO be in tne
portrait business. Many of those making
complaints declare there are some men in
the business who are downright swindlers
The mode Of operations. it is said, is that
an advance man will call at a house and
make arrangements 10 copy old picture,
perhaps the only photograph in existence
of some deceased friend or relative. The
work is 10 be done at nominal price. and
bometimes the agent promises that there
will be no charge made except a small
bmount for a frame. In order that the
confidence Of the customer may be obtained
the agent says he makes no collections, and
in this way scores of people have parted
with pictures. They have also parted with
small amounts of cash for. following the
surrender OF the pictures in the cases com
planned of I second man appears and
makes request for a small payment on
the frame Amounts ranging from 30 cents
10 <l-JD We're paid. and nothing more was
heard of either the picture or the frame
II is these victims who have complained
and the police are investigating.
Evening star., 1898-11-05

later another check this time for some
thing like S3.40o. forwarded with
which to purchase a new rectory The
present rectory is situated on Maple ave-
nue. some distance from the church, and
according to reliable statements 1t is the
intention to turn this building into use as
a home for orphans or other poor children
and to be conducted on lines similar to the
Bell Home at Colonial Beach, which is in
charge of Mrs. Davenport
AT a late meeting of the vestrymen of
the parish the matter of purchasing the
new rectory was considered, and Mr. Ma
tnaniel X Harnlsh was appointed to bring
the negotiations to close. He mas not
yet visited New York, as was the intention
at first because some obstacles have arisen
In the way of purchasing the property
mentioned and Rev. Mr.. Davenport. who
is IN New Haven. Conn.,. is being commu-
nicated with. The vestrymen 1t is stated
are unaware of the name of their benefac-
treSS.
Ex-Lieutenant A. z. Eckloff, the day STA
ton keeper of the Anacostta station who
has been seriously i'll at his home, 1916 9Th
street northwest, for about three weeks is
reported to be slightly improved. 1t is un-
derstood an effort Is being made by the i'll
mans friends TO have him restored to the
active police rolls and then retired. Such
action. 1t is said, is indorsed by the police
o1hciais, and would be P recognition OF
Mr.. Eckioff's services in the department
Whiie being driven along at the corner
of Jackson and Taylcr streets last even
ing the horse of II. w. Emo suddenly sank
some distance into the ground and was
slightly injured Recent street work had
left the place in a bad condition it is al
legged. The danger was reported by the
police. Nichols avenue between the insane
asylum and Congress Heights was also
reported by the police to be in need of re-
pairs.
The stations Of the cross were held I'm ST.
Teresa's Church last night, and are to be
held every Friday night in the present
month:
Evening star., 1898-11-05
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS,
A Celebration - Emmanuel Church
Parish Receives Substantial Aid.

far1Sh heceIVes substantial Ald.
The success attending the efforts of the
congregation of the Anacostia M. h.
Church to reduce the Indebtedness upon
the church and promptly meet every other
obligation during the twelve months end
ing with October last was celebrated last
night at the church, when the board Of
trustees rendered a reception to the con-
gregation. A large audience assembled in
the church auditorium, which was beauti-
fully decorated. The following program
was rendered: Singing, "All Hail the Power
of Jesus Name" by the audience: prayer
and Scripture reading, Rev. Charles o.
Isaac, pastor address of congra tulation
and welcome, Mr.. John E. Powell. presi-
dent of the board of trustees; report of the
board of trustees. read by Mr.. Powell;
singing by the choir: recitation, Mr.. John
Fort: vocal solo, Mr.. Maurice Haines: reci-
tation, Mrs. Grace Suit; instrumental solo,
Miss Edith Pyles; singing by the choir
Refreshments were then served. The re-
pert of the trustees board showed that
about $1,000 for the building fund and i'm
provement purposes had been collected dur
ing the time stated.
Members of Emmanuel Protestant Epis-
eopal Church are deeply Interested at pres
ent in certain pending negotiations which
affect the future of their parish. Just what
eral way, but 1t is gathered from leading
members OF the parish that a wealthy lady
of New York city, who has on several oc-
casfons in the past proved herself bene-
factreSS to the Emmanuel Church las
taken a renewed interest in the affairs OF
the church and parish. Among other
things done by the Lady for. the good of the
parish a check for about the sum of 81 100
was received to clear the church rectory of
the entire debt upon 1t. 1t 10 also said that
Evening star., 1898-11-05
DI TIES Of VETERINARIAN.
District commissioners Issue an Or
der Defining Them.

The District Commissioners today fixed
the duties Of DR.. Robinson, the veterinar-
Ian Of the District. by order, as follows:
THAT il shall be the duty of the vet r
marian Of the District of Columbia to look
otter all the horses belonging to the Dis
trict Of Columbia; to examine the horses
submitted for purchase by the District and
report on the same. giving his opinion as
To- whether or not each horse examined is
sound in every respect: and no horse shall
Be paid for unless the voucher is accom-
panied by certificate from the veterin-
artan to that effect
'All horses belonging to the District, suf-
1ering from dis, ase. lamCness or other dis
aDllty. snail be treated only by the district
veterinarian, and all horses supposed 10 be
unit for further service in the DEPARTMENT
Ior which they have been purchased shall
be examined, and when necesSars 10 he
condemned shall be condemned only on the
Ceruncate Of the veterinarian.
he sups rintendent of the engineer de-
partment stables may treat such minor all
ments among the horses under his charge
as may be authorized by the Engineer
Commissioner.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Dedication of "a Court House.

The dedication Of the new court house Of
Alexandria county, Virginia at Fort Myer
Heights will take place Wednesday after
noon, November Is. commencing at 2
o'clock. The ceremonies will be attended
by banquet. and music will be rendered
by an excellent military and concert band.
Many distinguished gentlemen, including
the governor of the state, will participate
in the celebration. j. Z. Clements repre-
senting the board Of supervisors of AIexan-
dria county, went to Richmond TODAY 10
extend an invitation to Governor TYLER
The court house was described in a preyi-
Gus issue of The Star
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Under the NaSrancy Law.

Policeman Burrows arrested Jacob
Parker. colored boy. late last night
whom he found sleep ne in a vacant house
near nth and l. streets. When the officer
entered the premises he found Parker
sleeping on the floor, with a lighted candle
beside him.
Parkers excuse in court this morning
was that he went into the house because 1t
was too late for him to go to Chevy Chase
where he said he had been stopping since
he came here from Richmond. Judge Scott
imposed penalty of s. or fifteen days on
the farm
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following IL
White-Max Craft, and Kate Savage;
William F. Piers of Clifton Ford, Va. and
Marietta King of, Richmond. Va: James
w. A. Brown and Dorothea NJ. DiggIns,
both of Chevy Chose, Nd; Cornelius F.
Doran of New York city and Catherine A.
Hussey of this city,
Evening star., 1898-11-05
On Account of Desertion.

By decree signed today by Judge Cox
in Equity Court No. Abby f: Dawson
was granted a divorce from Edward r.
Dawson desertion on the part of the lat
ter being assigned as the cause. Mrs. Da-
vtson is given the custody of the child of
the couple.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Reception to Superintendent.

Tne soldiers. sailors and marine depert-
ment OF the w. c. T. L. gave a social last
evening to the superintendent Miss /,
Chase. at the w. c. r L. headuuarters
e1O F street northwest. A musical and Tt-
erary program was given at the close of
which Chaplain A. o. Sykes of the navy
gave talk. There was music by the mn
sicians of the United States marine corps.
AT mess call light refreshments were
served. on behalf of the United Sta.as
marine corps Mr.. McDevitt presented Ia
Miss Chase magnificent bouquet Of dow.
ers tied with the United States marine
corps coloi $, very enjoyable time was
had by all. Thanks for the success of the
affair are due the Misses Hause. who had
charge of the program and refreshments
Evening star., 1898-11-05

William Matthews, a colored laborcr
nearly hfty years old, whose home is at
fSS wilson street northwest, was taken nj
at 9th and East Capitol streets Yesterday
afternoon. The police patrol wagon was
summoned. and the sick man was taken
to the Washington Asylum Hospital for
treatment.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
" ~
BREAKS Up
COLDS

THAT HANG ON
LINGERING COUGHS that hang
on and may end in Consump-
ton are broken up by IT."
HARD STUBBORN COLDS that
lead TO La Grippe are dissi-
pated by "Seventy-seven."
TENACIOUS COLDS that run
into Pneumonia are stopped
by 1T"
FREQUENT COLDS that threaten
Catarrh are cured by IT."
Al druggists or sent prepaid. price DC and
Svc; larg" pocket flask LOO Dr. HunIphreys:
Manual al druggists sent free
humphreys Med Co, William and John
sts-, New York Pc sure TO get
H-U=n-P-H-R.E=Y-S.
Evening star., 1898-11-05

A colored man known as Doe avon
berry. about thirty-eight years old. was
taken from a South Washington alley. Ia st
night to the Emergency Hospital because
Of slight injury TO his head, inflicted. the
police say. by William Hughes.
Evening star., 1898-11-05

Special trains TO Benning Race Course
during ran meeting. Nov. II to %. leave 9Th
street station at l and :45-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Defendants Testify,

Fan meeting of the Washington Jockey
Siub begins at the Benning track Nov. II,
rive races daily. First race at 2:1J-Adyt
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

No part Of canal Is yet
dredsed deeper than six.
teen feet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

Canal imperiIed from the
very start. Dangerously near
the lake.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

No regular appointed In.
spectors to watch the dreds.
ing Of canal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

Serious dangers at Tayior's
Bayou. Canal would I'LL up
at certain seasons Of year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-09

are funny without intent, are common III
the London papers, II would seem. One
paper recently offered a prize for the besc
collection of such announcements. ana the
following iJ the result
Annual sale now on Don't go else
where 10 be cfeated-come in here
"A lady wants 10 sell her piano. a. she
Is going abroad in a strong iron frame"
For Sale-A p.anoforte. the property OF
musician with carved legs
"Wantcd-A room for two gentlemen
abont thirty feet long and twenty feet
broad"
''LosiA collie dog by a man on Satur-
day evening answering to Jim with a
hrass collar round his neck and muz-
zie''
''Wanted~By a respectable girl. her PAS
sage - New York; willing 10 take care of
children and a good sailor"
Mr.. Brown, furrier. hegs TO announce
tia; he viii make up gowns, capes. etc,
for ladies on; OF their own skins
'Wantcd-.n organ-st and a hoy 10
blow the same"
Wanted A boy TO be partly outside and
partly behind the counter"
TO BE- disposed Of a small phaeton. the
property OF a gentleman with movable
headnitca good 4 : new
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w the stern, hard archives of the
army and navy. One martyr on the altar
Of patriotism Is a young man belonging TO
a Buffalo regiment who enlisted as 4 phi
waite IN spite OF his familyS social pron
hence and probable ability TO buy him n
commission hut has since on merit risen
TO the rank of corporal The Buffalo regi-
ment was qua-tered at Camp A,ger. and
while there some Of the Washington
friends Of the young mans family discov
cred his presence. and re was the happy
recipient Of invitations TO dinners ana teas
and receotions.
Now. 4 soldier in the National Guard is
the possessor Of but one uniform. and when
the young man from Buffalo received an
invitation 10 a Washington dinner, the ac-
cepjance of which was influenced by the
recent or a square. cream-tinted note All
dressed in a feminine hand he began 10
bethnk himself of the question OF q feast
garment Not even the famous Miss Mae
Flimscy, OF Madison square. was In so
great straits as he in regard 10 a ward
robe. The uniform provided by the gov
ernment had been worn in all sorts OF
weather and had long since lost its ilrst
look of newness.
The Young man could easily have re-
Il
for the occasion but for q little regulation
OF the United States army that every sol
der while IN seryicse shall wear the uni
form Of his regiment, and if found in civil
ian's dress during the term Of enlistment
shall be severely punished. This and the
fact that the New York National Guards
men had bat one garment apiece so dts
eouraged the Buffalo soldier that he de-
batcd declining the invitation At the eieN-
enth hour. but when he thought OF the
writer OF the Cream-tlnted note, who had
uositiyely assured him that she should be
Dreseut he sat down and tried IL worry
a way out of the difficulty. He bethought
himself Of the tailor and Went into con-
sultation with the SWEETEST one in town.
10 whom he offered any reasonable amount
of money if he could turn him out a pre-
sertabie and Vet regulation respecting
Young man on the afternoon OF the re-
cepiion.
can you set leave of absence Cor few
hours before the reception" asked the
tradesman after thinking deeply.
The Young man thought he could. ana
accordingly an appointment was made
with the tailor for the morning OF the
reception day. AZ the appointed hour
the Young man in his old uniform pre-
scented himself in the shop Of The sartorial
artist.
Now. if we may have that uniform and
YOUR hat for few hours We will turn
Voi out a Beau Brummcl, said that tunc-
tionary reassuringly.
But | can't put on these clothes pro-
tested the young man as garment not
recognized by United States army regula-
lions was pushed toward him.
We'll, / do not know what you are going
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THE GUARDS OF RIGHT.

The skies are dark. the mist Is dense.
We cannot see our way
A pressure that is chill. intense
Has hidden all cur day.
We know the foe y somewhere near
Beneath this binding blight
OF doubt, uncertainty, not fear
Stand fast. = Guards of Right!
Dimly the sun has kissed the East
Dimly has kissed the West.
We're hidden 10 the fatetul feast.
Where War shall mate with Rest
4 cry comes forth from out yon gloom
That should be dovelike, white.
"Shcathe swords: suppress the cassul
hoom,''
Stand fast. . Guards of Right.
The promises Of broken faith
On Sands OF Time ara ssrewn;
We bought those promises with Death
What sowed themr Blood, our eva
Across the seas. on every strand
The bones OF men bleach white.
The Signpoats of our Motherland,
Stand fast, o Guards Of Right.
Stand fast. nor heed the whining cry
OF ours, who fear the foe,
OF women. who would fan deny
That God had made them 80,
Stand fast, for all that Britains worth
Stand fast! amid this night
You hold the Peace of all the Earth!
Stand fast, . Guards Of Right,
Punch.
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CUPID AND MARS,
The Sly God Of Love always Finds a Wv to
CiTcurpve1t the Regulations Of The
Stern God Of War.

TO DO. my dear sir. unless-unlesw "
IN bed -
I'll do that. bat I'm not taking chs.
or my colonel cunning in here and 90
ing me bereaking the rules, lie ,sa =.
lar ole fire eater. and would as lief -
Tlss set up 10 De shot as swallow HIS =.
taiss'
There was a couch in the ,aikors \,
office. and on 20 this the Young s,l'.
craw!ed. drawing Il rug carefully oye-
unaniformed figure. He Slunbersd IA.
for three or four hours while the .a,.
pat half d dozen assistants q. work On /,
uniform. They scrubbed. and they s,on-
and they pressed and they fitted n
buttons were polished 10 shine with ,as
pristine brightness. while the soft Ia, ~.
secured and given a picturesque t,ars
When the volunteer donned the rnlf,--,
1t had lost the rather tlabby hnes Viii,
Uncle Sans cutters and filters had ssvs
1t, and / had all the elegance OF a Ia.
creation from Pooies. II was hans.ou.
than a brand new uniform. and whsn ~
corporal had bought u pair OF patent lss, -
or shoes. some gloves, a spo,less cola, an,
a tie to show above the blue military ,,ns
Ct. he was the pink OF Uncle Sans hov~ i.
blue. He went 10 the reception ana ",
the lion OF the hour. bur when hs -.
that tailor'S bill. oh. my, how he openas =.
eyes. for he could have bought a tirs,.e,a,
dress suit. silk hat aud et ceteras for y,
what Il cost him 10 have that old unIfan
refurbishea.
But. after all. what mattered that? y
had waltzed \ dozen times with the "a;
writer OF the note OF invitation. ana a
soon AZ the war shall have ended hs nj
lead her TO the altar as his ayids.
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C0nyrigilt. lNAS.

tNIiNfiEnts INN.
- @N PORTING LIFE" an English
meloGrama IA which Loon
ard Boyne starred success
fully In London and in the
NO British provinces. Mas pro-
dt.ced n the Academy Of
MtiSc ln this city On Il scale If tua@ nih
ctnce never before attempted here. ~ least
IN mslodraula- The clientele Of The Acad-
envy OF MuAc Is one 80 which entertain
ments 81 this sort appeal with peculiar
force. and II Is practically certain that
Managers Jacob i@tt and \. W plngwan
have found 81 sporting Lsfe'' Se.itshle
theatrical klondikr 81 any rate, they
haYe done eyerythirg mat could hs accom-
rshed ~ the unllmit,l use of brains and
nonsy 10 Insure TIE success of this latest
English HiCtOagam3
The cast OF Sporting lAfa'' IS a. uo,shle
a. the sicucfy art a4scrss}rf. employed IN
is production. Il IS as follows
John Ear Of Woodstock. Second i4fe
Guards ...- ~. -....... Robert fjili8rd
Sir chafles Bray bourne. Second ti.ee
The Hs@, naaisy saah r. se : d gov
lAfe Guatd> ..,......u. Gltus LoasdA]g
Gen Reginald MolyneaN. gstfei
issdoFo Andr,ad. a money '@as,r ~.
80. ....... .... ...... Frank Rurbeck
sergt pan I'osy. metropolis IN police.
GeofIfey Pilgrim. a toaka, kc,'s tout 1.''
Joe Lee. a yoaae ru1si,sf Nli,stn noneih
George Gale a oomFniss-"u Asrn,
Malet de Car,ere;. q hs..nc's~ .......'...
..-.... ........ .-.......... Frazer Coulter
Mics caeanaugh tra.ner .-........---
Ph hp. his son ....... .thaTias i Gotthov
'.''' : ,'''' - - 80 rred " str,ns
InFt a. Aa.l~.l's servant , X. Chnts
fahd - NHssi}~f " j}|-An h.if22g
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with something to eat bought whole fields
of corn. which We're In the roasting ear
stage and the soldiers were told to help
themselves. AS the soldiers had cock
ing vessels. they built fires and attempted
10 roas, it. the result being that il was
burned black on the outside and raw on
the inside.
It was while this siege was going on,
Private Dan Brown OF this ely, remarked
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how to make the best of bargain l don't
know who does. The day before the we'd
ding he discovered that Minnie had A
freckie under her left ear, and he made
ME add $l,0Jo to her dowry on the ground
that the goods weren't entirely in accord
ance with the invoice. | was almost
tempted TO believe that he wasn't a noble
man at ALL but a New England Yankee in
disguise. Chicago Post.
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He Was an Immu ute.

You say you're an immune" suggested
the kind lady, and yet you are here IN
stead OF on your way 20 Cuba with the
army Of occupation What are you i'm
nune from -
'Fightan' an work" answered the tramp
as he backed away toward the gate.~Chi-
cago Post.
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in hearing OF Gen C1sourre tina. he hal
Just had a splendid breakfast. Jpoa being
asked by Gem C}eSsrrue where he got MS
breakfast and what Il consisted Of he re
Piled very promptly HAT il consisted OF
three eanteens Of duck-pond soup AID g
smoke.
IL the soldier at Santiago o. any camp
thinks he is ftvirg on short rat.0rS. lex
hin compare il with the rations furnished
Confederate soldiers. and he Will see tnai
he Is beng Toasted. II nor fed on the fat
Of the land.-Murfressh nrn Barntr.
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much of business man" she said.
Don't you worry about that" replied
the old gentleman. IF he doesn't know
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OF al the suffering % the gal
liant soldiers Of America will be
handed down for the admira-
ton of coming generations in
the stern, hard archives Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-24
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKETS
PROVISIONS TOOK QUITE A BULGE
WITH TRADING ACTIVE.
Although EARLY Trading Fnvored TN,
bears, Advances Were Inter NC
corded In All Lines.

Chicago. December % -Provlsions today as
sumed The leadership of speculative marKe.s
ON change Advances ranging from ~ 10 ;eo
cents we're scored iii hog products, Win tru p.
inr the most active in PORK. Wheat advancea
&c. corn 3s@l4c and oats ,41Ssc. II
For half an hnur following tho oponins ~
vheut trading was so slow as to Suggest. al
abandonment of speculation by the prinu,p a.
trtcefs pending the holiday seasom;; o,,,,ed
with the natural inclination to even up s ss
over the holidays caused rather easier 49,
Ing. The opening trades IN May n rarse NJ con-
sequence was given the market nau aeci inrl
To 6,%m677sc. Cables were indineren1, lot
cisn markets showing little change e'thei
| Northwest receipts we're fairly nperai' 'eo
cars Chicago receipts were l59 cars :,
More favorable weather was reported IN
l. Araont,na and the weather conditions in the
! tinted States were also better. During tue
decline liquidation by local bulls was promi-
merit Moderate covering by shorts at the e We
| cline soon caused reaction In May to 6SQ
| CSisc. where the price hung for time. But
before IL o'clock the market had grown STONY
| on evidence of a revival of the foreign demand
| fof American wheat and before noon the trad
| ing was broad and general.
| The seaboard report for export aggresat oid
| oye, fifty loads New York advices also toio
| of the loading of wheat there and at Calves
usually draw from Russia. Liverpool reported
| Rcssian wheat dearer and said that the Ar
| gcntine harvest would be late.
| AS prices advanced the buying demand De-
| came very heavy. shorts covering and sellers
| of weekly calls buying 10 protect those priv :
| leges. The disposition to get away from the
| short side of the market ending the three
days holiday was pronounced and at times
| were almost altogether lacking. May finally
| rose to 69c and closed at 6S7sc sellers.
good business was done in corn. Early
the market was easy with wheat and on the
| improved weather west. which caused some
| liuuidation by longs. Offerings were readily
| takeu and under strong cables. good export
demand and the strength developed by wheat
the market rallied easily and remained strong
to the close
The market for oats was firm without much
| INDEPENDENCE OF other markets.
Provisions were higher and showed more
strength than for weeks past. Hog receipts
were light and higher. The market was strong
a. the close.
Estimated receipts for Saturday-Wheat, IS
cars, corn. 500 cars: oats, 275 cars, and hogs,