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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20
rcrt Mnrln,s ,lnlce.r.

Fort Worth, ToXas, May IS. rho Maiieat
festivities conducted by the Sons ~ H,r,
mann. which were interrupted by stoga,y
weathnr last week were continued aad car.
RED ont according TO programme ,oster-
day aud today
There We're many people in attendance
WHO enjoyed tho occasion 10 the utmost
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20

M,ssgs. Christian ~ Adams OF ryier
Texas. who are the State managers Of
the Franklin life association Of
sNinEfcid, III. Is one II tho mos, popular
ADD progressive firms OF insurance repre-
scutsilvce IN the Siatr They enjoy tho
confidence q IN and their obisng and
courteous manner in al thelr business
transactions has gained host OF friends
Tor Thorn Thttc geu;lcmcn viii make top
contract. with first class insurance men
Who ean urO1uc0 bGSiNcss,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20
rirst Presbyterian Church In reNn

To tho Editor OF THO POST
In yesterdays Post appeared an article
calling attention 10 this subject That
the facts may be known we furnish an ex-
tract from an article published several
years ago In Tho Texas Presbyterian and
written by Rev W l.. Kennedy, s,atcd
clerk of Braxos preshytery
He first described the organization OF
| the pr0sbytery. and then Went on TO say;
Rev Hugh Wilson reported presby-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20
or tNGE.
Now Count, Iuarr Form,ur In
stHiirsl--Shirnif.r News

Orange Texas May 10 Tho county ,om.
m'ssioners met this mcrrins with f,ll
board present. Tho bool OF the new eauu.
~ judge 5 Chensnit. WAS presented aad
approved and he was daily installed. Tho
quarterly reports OF several of the county
Officers We're approved and numerous bills
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20
STREET PAVING MATERIAL.
The Kind and Character That People
Neat.
WHAT They HAVE 10 SAY ABOUT IL
Heavy Paving for the Business Gen.
ter and Lighter Coferins Tor
Lighter Travel.

terday;
c. P. sAeA-s. ~Pu, ne down as favor
Ing brick psvsmenl
sam Pe-.yulAu II avn not 4 pavement
expert. sat ,ay observation is that ;he
BRICK pavement Is me hes; VIC have"
Heary :. FOX. 81 I iAias wee7e
heavy trsgie Is expected the Belgian gran
tie block is IN sas; pavement. II won't
do 10 pave Washington street VIII briek.
Trsvel IS too heavy o. ,ha5 street uiicE
would lot las, two years The granite
block o. Main street shoaia Re taken up
and replaced On Wash ug;on street near
the Grand Central DEPOT ana Belgian graz
lie block should laGe the place a., those
now on Main street. as il sllocds smooth
er and batter pavement BTlck pavement
viii do on residence streets
Colouel ]. W. JONES: favor brick. 4;
OF the proper quality and properly ia!d.
J X +. Gillespie; Il hil De perfectly
satisfied with any pavement he board 81
public works l1ay SO thelr Judgment de-
tetmipc upon That + vhgt they arc
therc for ana ! have confidence q their
Judgment
Il E. Buffer Long experience teaches
that mud has .ts advantages il IS COZ,
eli the horses 'eet
" II Coylc Don't inat,o- much VIA,
they nave with. but ] thluR u,asc Who
have already raid for str.ef r,.,re ,.riar
the old assessment plan stcuid Ne ex,rut
from the newly LEVIED YAK ~ .trest mn
iue PURPOSES"
J. V Deaiy, y favor brick as the b.t,
paw 4enl'
J 2 McAEhan; y mink gravel is The
chcapz, ana host payamer, NO can Use
Nc eH' mote OF g FOR the money
J. J. Mitchell Il favor Belgian granite
blcok 20 Tho business streets aal briek .or
the residence portion
NaJo- b g. Easr. in resron.c 70 the
elfsiit b. Nv hef .s y-af cha., ~ material
't1' @I ~. frp'it
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20

Tho bird viii be- rested today and start
from The Post buildlns FRIDAY moudng,
Those haYins lands Tor sale IN Harris
Brasora and Fort Bend counties migm do
well 10 correspond with 7. J. Cole. Waxa-
hachie. T,xas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20
Run OK A BANK

WIN soon break it, Those having their
shirts, collars and Guns run on our new
machine win ana no break 70 them 81
packards Troy Laundry, 9l2 Prairie ave-
nle 'Ihone aS2.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20

Deep Rock, Bed Rock. Vichy ana Lithia
waters on draught at Kiesling's Soda
Fountain. SOC Nam street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-20

Drink Cc!cry Phosphate at Kiesling's
Soda Fountain. So2 Maiu street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

The probable effect Of the results of this
years elections on the business of the COM
ing session of Congress is worthy of con-
sideration at this time. The situation will
be difficult one in any event. The repub-
licans without majority in the Senate.
and this will require skillful management
in order to pass any other than routine
measures through that body.
But if the returns are such as to Indicate
that the country still supports the program
Endorsed at the polls last year they will
probably affect the congressional situation
favorably for some action on the more
pressing questions. With the exception OF
the tariff. Congress has yet to take up the
work outlined in last years campaign.
The currency, International bimetalism.
Hawaii. Cuba. immigration. all are wait
ing. All will be brought forward, and. if
under reaffirmation of last years in
structions to some advantage.
On the other hand suppose the forces of
sound money suffer defeat next month.
Suppose the returns are such as to Indicate
or give color to a plausibly stated claim,
that the country is reversing it's judgment.
Suppose the silver democrats carry New
York. Maryland and Kentucky. and Ne
traska by fusion. leaving the sound money
men Win only the republican states or
OHIO, Iowa, and Massachusetts, What eff
feet would that have on Congress? How
much would 1t detract from the spirit of
the sound money leadership? How much
would 1t add to the resistance of the silver
leadership in the Senate, and strengthen
resolution there to keep everything except
the supply bills at a dead halt until after
the Congress elections of next year?
AT the outset the campaigns of this year
were called state campaigns. Some sur
prise was expressed that any but state
issues should have been referred to in the
platforms. But 1t is plain enough now that
national issues-last years issues-are
everywhere involved. At no point where
an election will be held next month will it
be possible to ignore consideration of what
the effect of the days voting is likely to
be on the national situation. The verdict
Will be fresh when Congress meets, and
will be pressed upon the attention of that
body whatever its terms may be.
Is the Dingley bill to be the only fruit of
last years victory? Are the other import
ant domestic questions to go over until
1900? Next months returns will go far to
determine these things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

scribed as large users" but who have up
to this time escaped the meters. Supple
mentary to this branch of the investiga-
ton is careful inspection of the meters and
OF the use of water by those now on the
water-neter list to give assurance that all
the water thus used is accurately measured
and paid for.
The third step Is to ascertain as definitely
IS possible how much OF the water leaks
from defective pipes before reaching the
consumers spigots- There are good rea-
sens for believing that a vast quantity is
thus wasted. This amount must also be
deducted from the total waste before the
actual consumption of the small domestic
consumer can be even approximately as
certained. and before he can be safely
charged with gross misuse of the water
privilege.
Effective forms of water-meter ought
first to be applied to the consumption of
all large users in the District, whether gra-
tuitous or pay consumers. whether now on
the meter-list or avoiding this just obliga-
ton; and then to the water-mains to ascer-
tain how much water escapes into the
ground and is lost In the light of the in
formation thus derived the necessity and
expediency of requiring water-meters to be
preventive of excessive waste can best be
determined
The figures of the water department seem
to Indicate that the residents of Wash
ington consume water during the mid
night hours almost at the rate of daylight
consumption, not only when excessively
cold weather causes citizens to let the water
run to prevent freezing, but at all seasons
of the year. The suggestion of this evil
dence Is that most of the so-called waste
Is due to leaks In the pipes, which are. Of
course, constant in their operation. and to
the steady stream of water running through
certain of the departments. rendered neces-
sary by the old-fashioned plumbing.
The example of Detroit cited In support
of the proposition to apply water meters,
rot only to the large users, but to all con-
sumers. does not seem to go so far as de-
sired. since the figures given by the water
department show that only 5000 OF the
Detroit consumers cut of total Of $4,000
are supplied with meters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
The Waste of WRfer

Inc inquiry now in progress into the
waste OF Potomac water promises useful
results The report that the investigation
SHOWS three institutions to be the cause of
at ledSt SIX per cent of the total alleged
waste encourages the prevailing belief that
by Tar the greater portion of the useless
consumption OF water may be traced TO
similar large users. The problem before
the Commissioners is first to ascertain ac-
curately the sources of waste. and then TO
devise and apply the most suitable remedy
Inc three hospitals that have been found
10 cause heavy drain on the water supply
are not taxed for this service. The citizens
OF the District are convinced that the
heaviest waste is to be attributed to the
government departments, which also. prop
erly. obtain their water free An inyesti-
CATION such as that which has brought to
hight the somewhat startling facts as to the
three hospitals can readily be conducted
the national authorities do not object. This
measurement of the consumption by those
entitled under the law to use freely as
much as they please would not of course
however IL resulted. become by. any possi-
pihty the basis of a money charge, or even
compel necessarily any Limitation upon the
amount of consumption by the depart-
ments- 1t would however supply informa-
ton that would aid the Commissioners ma
terially in the prosecution of their INQUIRY
as to what becomes OF the water and rs tn
the proportion Of waste which is Justly at
tributable to the small domestic consumers.
In the light of these considerations the
heads of the various departments might
reasonably be expected to cooperate heart
lily in the project of determining accurately
hy meters the amount of the government s
water consumption
The first step IL the process of elimina-
ton which Is to determine the degree of
waste to be blamed upon the small do
nestle consumer is thus the measurement nj
OF the consumption or waste by large, gra-
tuitous users of the water. The second
step In the process Is to add to the list of
large users Of water who must put In wa
ter meters all those persons or corporations
who through either necessary consumption
or reckless waste may be properly de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Great Britain's Decision.

The full effect of the refusal of Great
Britain to reopen the Indian mints at this
time may not be determined in day. That
1t will disappoint the friends of bimetalism
everywhere is plain enough The PROPOSE
ton of the Bank of England to increase the
amount of silver in ;ts reserve holdings
and the favor in which bimetaiism Is held
by eminent members of Lord Salisbury
cabinet. had encouraged the hope of a diff
ferent decision.
The next step of Mr. wolcott and his
colleagues will be awaited with interest
They have not as yet visited Berlin, and
tf II is true as reported that Germany will
be controlled by the attitude of Great Bril-
tain they need not go there. The attitude
of France also is said to be tentative She
has lent her aid to the United States COM
missioners. but with the understanding, it
Is said. that she would not enter an open
contest against Great Britain on the sub
ject. Is there anything therefore, for Mr.
Wolcott and his colleagues to do but re-
turn home and make report?
But that report. instead of closing the
question of international bimetalism. may
serve to give a new impetus to the discus
sion 1t is certain to emphasize matters in
this country Sentiment, as voiced at the
polls last November. was in favor of BIZ
Tetalism by International agreement. This
special mission abroad was undertaken with
the view of forwarding that end. The
Bryanites voted for free coinage at 16 to
rs an independent act by this government
and contended that in other way could
the minis here be opened to be free and
unlimited coinage of silver. They will now
claim to be prophets and in Congress next
winter altogether likely to sound a
You'd blast on their bugles.
But this decision of Great Britain does not
IN anywise weaken the cause of sound
money as committed by the country to the
hands of the administration. What the
country voted for was bimetalism by inter
national agreement, which, in effect, of
course. was against the free coinage of
silver at Is to 1 an independent act by
this government The administration,
therefore. must and will stand by its profess
sions and alternative instructions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

full instrument to its fullest possible uses.
Already from observations made of the
moon certain lat:er-day theories regarding
have been disproved. and perhaps by means
of 1t other mistaken notions concerning the
various members of the solar system in
respect to which humanity feels a nutural
and keen curiosity will be dispelled. But
astronomy Is positive. and not essential
ly n negative science. Its first function is
to determine facts rather than to disprove
speculations. The latter flow prolifcaAy
from unusual discoveries and there is now
prevailing a marked tendency to imagine
startling things about some Of the other
which the earth belongs. Mars is fruit
full field for speculation. Many nonsensical
suggestions have been made of late years
concerning the possibility of inter-planetary
communication and even supposedly learned
meE have Joined the discussion with
gravity hardly to be expected. The Yerkes
telescope will perhaps put finish to this
Improbable line of thought by enabling
conservative observers to secure data hith-
erto unattainable concerning the great red
planet that has attracted the attention of
peculiar markings. The only regret con-
nected with the commencement Of the work
with this glass is that it is not the property
of the government for use at the observa-
tory in this city, where some of the finest
astronomical work of the century has been
performed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

The superintendent of the Naval Academy
reports against the recommendation of the
board of visitors that the cadets at that
institution be required henceforth to salute
the national colors by removing their caps
L his offlcer Will not receive general COM
menoation for trying to draw distinc-
ton between civilians and officers or Cadets
In the matter of the patriotic observances
due from all citizens. There is nothing
incompatible with the uniforming or the
general bearing and duties of a soldier or
d sailor in the act of raising the cap In
honor of the national emblem. The act
does not require an ungracefui motion nor
one that endangers the fit of the coat
sleeve. 1t does not involve any embarras-
ing or uEecoLomicai necessities The rails
ing of a hat or cap from the head in salute
is capable of graceful performance, quite
in keeping with the quarterback atmos-
phere that the superintendent present
protest appears to be seeking to perpetuate
about the more or less sacred persons of
the young men who aspire to tread the
decks in gold lace. Every detail of mill
tary life that tends to foster false Sense
of superiority over the civilian should be
wiped away, regardless of cherished ira
ditions- Else there may arise in this coun-
try. in a small. Though undesirable degree.
a spirit akin to that which today makes
Germany essentially soldiers country, in
which the civilian lives largely by toler-
ance. The American army and navy. OF
course, are now and will always in time of
peace remain too small to warrant the fear
that Germanys present state of miiitarism
viii be closely Appropriated in this coun-
try. Yet il is well to be safely within the
bounds of precaution in such matters, and
hence the Importance of insisting upon
even SO apparently trivial point as the
manner in which the youthful officers at
Annapolis shall salute the flag. The flag
should be the emblem in the presence
of which all Americans are alike and equal
and whatever sentiment attaches to 1t
should tend to the abolition of any false
petty notions of discrimination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
The Decndence of Expert Testimony.

although tHt III tIlS l1utlSeTt case IN
Chicago failed to reach an agreement the
people at large will surely east their YER
dict against a continuance of the modern
system of expert testimony. This case IL
Illustrates more forcibly than ever the ne
cessity of a reform in the matter Of pre-
senting technical facts to juries in capital
cases Whether they testify from their
scientific knowledge of handwriting, poi
SEES, insanity, bones or what not, these
experts are apparently not to be relied
upon to the extent demanded by the grav-
tty of their functions. They are prejudiced
TO large extent by the desires of their
employers. They are hired by the prosecu-
ton or by the defense, and their testimony
IS given in accordance. The battle of
the sesamoids, as the controversy over
the bones in the Luetgert case was aptly
termed. ought 10 prove the Waterloo of the
present system of expert testimony. 1t is
a costly. useless method. 1t puts a heavy
burden upon the people and upon the de-
PENDANTS. IL tend, 20 confuse the minds
Of Jurymen and to becloud the real issues
or trials 1t can be profita5iy supplanted
by simple arrangement whereby the court
Is empowered to select an expert in the
particular line of testimony involved in
the case This expert should be paid
~ ZIG Std'e anu tie defense, MS
junction being to give evidence honestly
bearing upon the issues of the trial Should
the chances of individual mistakes of 1udg-
ment on the part OF the expert be regarded
Es too grave in the submission of the oues-
lions involved to a single person two or
three could be chosen by the same method
leaving the jury 10 draw conclusions more
Readily and safely than is possible now
with the line of divergence so sharply
ofa"h between the experts pail by the
state and those paid by the defense. II
expert testimony is to have any value in
future Trials some new method such as
mat briefly outlined. mus. be adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Black Goods Dent j..

yards 40in All-wOol Challis. Reduced from
S1.5O to 81 90 for piece.
2h yards 45n. Atwood Henrietta Reduced
from $1.SS to 81 80 for pierre
Az yards Hin Mohar Sicilian Reduced from
S2.25 to 81 .95 for piece
yards 4o-n. Allw Drap d'Ete. Reduced
from $500 TO $2.25 for piece.
3I yards 45-in. Atwood Henrietta Reduced
from s.. "A to s.. 90 for piece
yards 41-n- Ail-wool Canvas. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 for piece
yards 4o-in. Atwood Fancy. Reduced from
$500 to So. p for piece
rs yards 50-fn- All-wool Serge. Reduced from
1913 to $4.7o tor piece.
. yards i5-in. All wool Henrietta Reduced from,
$500 to $5.25 for piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
The Ministers to Blame.


From the Philadelphia Press.
The Washington Star" calls attention
to the fact that the new marriage law of
the District of Columbia, which requires
all persons authorized to perform the mar
rage ceremony TO make returns to the
clerk of the court, is not well observed.
The same complaint is made elsewhere and
will continue to be made probably Until
there is a national law on the subject and
IT. Is enforced by severe penalties. Many
states have laws. but they are practically
dead letter except in a few cases. In
Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota
statistics are we'll and systematically COL
lected. 1t is not at all to the credit of the
eastern states that the western states are
far ahead Of them in the matter OF complete
and ineligible marriage returns 1t is I'M
pleasant to say it. but it is probably the
truth, that ministers are largely response
bic for the practical failure Of the marriage
laws in many cases Their course il. this
matter and the exhibition a minority of
the ministers gave Of their hostility to a
marriage license law in New Jersey do
not strengthen popular trust in their good
Judgment and farsightedna ss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Shoe Department.

Is pairs Laird. SchOeber & Co.'S French Calf
Boots. hand sewed. extension soles. Sizes 3h, Az
5. and AA-4a and A-5h and B-21
Az and c.. AZ, 5, 5k, end 6lS d. Reduced
from $500 to $500 pair.
Ii pairs Laird. Schoeber & Co.'S French Calf But
ton Boots, hand sewed, extension soles. Sizes Az
and 90 AA-2. 2R, 3. 1. and A-3 and B.
8 and C-3a and IA d. Reduced from $500 to
$500 pair.
pairs Women's Cloth Top Boots. pat. yamp
hand sewed Skies g. 81. 4 and 6 A-5b BL2 b.
Reduced from $3.50 to So 90 pair
30 pairs Misses Button Boots. heavy tan. broad
toes. double soes- Sizes 1l1a, u and 13 Al n
duced from S2.0O to Sl.O0 pair.
S.rond floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
The Yerke. Tele.cop..

Great things are expected of the Yerkes
telescope. that has just been mounted near
Chicago. Its forty-inch lens Is the largest
ever made and Its power is greater than
that of any other astronomical instrument
devised since the days when Calico first
bethousht himself of putting two pieces Of
glass In tube to magnify the apparent
SAFE Of distant objects. This enormous
telescope is in the hands of capable men.
eminent In their scientific achievements
and probably competent to put the wonder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Suit DeDartmnemt.

Atwood Suits, jacket and skirt; navy, green
and mixed cloths. Sizes 81 "a and IS Reduced
from $1,000 $3.50 and SIS 90 to ST. 10 suit
Mixed Cloth Suit. tight-ftting waist and full
skirt. Size 30. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
All-wool Black Cheviot Suits silk lined jackets.
Sizes "a and 49, Reduced from SIS. 80 and S20.00
to $3.50 suit.
Black Jersey Waists, with silk sleeves. Sizes
49, IS and ~. reduced from So 90 to 81 80 each.
3 Figured India Silk Waists. Sizes 81 and 81.
Reduced from So. 80 to 81 .95 each
2 Bicycle Suits tiy-front jacket and plain skirt
Sizes "a and So Reduced from $3.50 to 500 suit.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
China Department.

French China Dinner Set. few pieces missing.
Reduced from 5000 to $1,000
French China Game Set. plate Clipped.
Reduced from ST.. 50 to 81. so.
Jaruinieres. medium size. Clipped Reduced
from 81 Is to Toe. each.
% odd Decorated English Porcelain Breakfast
Plates. Reduced from l2c. to &c. each.
Il Ma joliea Pitchers. medium size. Reduced
from l5c. TO 10c. each
5 Carlsbad China Covered Butter Dishes, white
and gold. Reduced from pc. to 15c. each.
s Decorated Carlsbad China Salad Bowls. Re
duced from 75c Csc each.
White Meat Dishes. large size. Reduced from
70 to Soc. each.
10 Decorated Carlsbad China Cream Pitchers.
Reduced from . to l5c each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Tow and DOLL Dent.

3 sets Boxing Gloves slightly soiled. Reduced
from 81. 90 Soc. set.
5 pairs Roller Skates, slightly damaged. Reduced
from 33c to Be. pair
Dressed Dolls. Reduced from 81 81 to 81. 90 ca
French Doll. Reduced from $37 80 to Sl0.eO
Doll. reduced from 81 IS to 81 90; 1, reduced
from 500 to $1.O0; ., reduced from Sc. to .yOc
Eonr flor