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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

6 :30 for the 81 es Black Coney Neck scarfs
with eight tails. sat for the IS 9s
Collarettes with storm collar and ten tails.
OThe fiction advt is written the aesump-
ton that you are stupidity igporsnti
kCD<, for the Children's 81. 70 Sets consisting
Of Black and White Angors Collar ana
Mun
OThe fiction advt would quote them worth
81. so aud ask Toe or more for them.
so O9 for the last $40 Seal and Moufaon
Nun. $12ss for the last $50 Mink
Nun with head, three tails and two claws
OGreat, but genuine, reductions-the Collar
cites TO match having been sold at a good profit
$40 O2 for the last $40 Astrachan Fur Set.
The Collarette with storm collar:
the Muh with one head and three tails S35 at
the furriers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Sample Reductions inn Fur Dept.

Sd OF for the $e.os Electric and Wool Seal
Collarettes. Some with Tibet storm
collar; others with tails at neck
owe might advertise them as SO neckpieces
reduced to $500 la fiction advts
S1Ofor the last SIC Electric Seal Collarette
with ripple storm collar and twenty-six
narten tails.
OJust as easy to tell you It is q $50 Collarette
and ask you s12 for it-a Ia fiction advt.
SD SdD for the last S35 Persian Lamb Set
The scarf with ten real mink tails;
the fancy mun with three tails and one head.
1.-THE fuIriers don't deign to write fiction
advts. They would ask $40 for such a SET and
rightly.
800 for the last $35 Brown Marten Set. The
~9> fancy ripple scarf with two heads and
eight tails; the fancy mum with head and three
tails. $40 at the furriers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

CO 69 for choice of the last few Ladies' SOL IS
V0'>O Cloth Suits Of English mixed cloths.
with silk lined ny-front jacket and rustleine lined
skirt. Grays, browns and greens only.
en- MS for the $3.50 TO $15 Costumes OF
pn Ae>O fine pure wool cheviots. plain end
fancy mixtures. Latest styles, in black, green.
brown and navy.
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@M IN for the 312 and S1b jackets Of boucle.
~>'1> kersey. corduroy. frieze. Fly and shield
fronts. Plain and velvet collars. Silk and satin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

floor adjoining elevator clearing
the holidays and odds and ends from the House
furnishing and Notion Departments worth for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

SnAzz for the $3.50 to s2S Jackets of En-
~A's1 glish cheviots, meltons. kerseys and
friese. Blue, green, tan. black Plaih and braid
ed. Tailor made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

"a * for the $8.ss Jackets Of Boucle .nl
~Vs@o Irish Frieze. Fly front and double
breasted. All sizes in black and tan.
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CO En- for the New Ribbon Sashes inches
VOsOV wide, 4 yards long. The ffnged ends
are u yard deep. Placed twice around the waist.
tied in a four-in-hand knot at the side. Expects
here to show you how. nEa--,,,a
~. for Woodworth's Famous Perfumes, TWO
A1~ ounce bottle in attractive card box. &c
10 the regular price.
nOV/ , for Warranted All Pure Linen Hand
ASz2S kerchiefs with Marie Antoinette en-
broidered border. Guaranteed 25c. quality.
dn< instead of 25c dozen for the Tortoise
~ Brand ''Shelline'' Hair Pins. &c for the
Pompadour Combs in eight styles.
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SAM 80 for the s1b Seal Plush Capes. Braid
~AVso> ed, jetted and fur trimmed. Storm
collar. Satin lining. Fac-Simile in finish Of real
SEAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

Sample Reductions inn Wrap Dept.
You doubtless learned prices
values
of facts can't approach
Ladies. Misses.
8 Bd in
~O'O>
nd
CA for the 8es Jackets # Boude. %
Fly fronts
the Fan bouhe
In 9 h
f melton ky for the Jacket of fancy
sizes to
ed made
for b Be- ISL
VfV'O> dand trimmed @S.SO for
collar. Satin lining Facdmne in rel k IN 8
carmen e them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
YOUR Sunday Dress Needs.

e6c superior Gloves Dogskn
Chevee Dressed and Suede Kid in white black and all coo
clasp buon and 5hook For English Dogskn Gloves with
aenngs All styles and sizes for boys and girls youths
and maidens.
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Sample Reductions i'm Suit Dept.

S1z O2 for the So 30 to &27 Suits. Of COW
erts and tailor suitings used IN $50
to-order costumes Plain and braided some
silk lined throughout.
Sm @O for the ssas to $40 Separate Dress
Skirts. Latest cut and made Of Eng
lish whipcord and novelty cloths Rustleine lined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Ladies'

S:3 go for cur $4.ss Boucle Cloth Jackets. in
~O'O> all styles. Fly front, stitched seams.
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@O OQ for 4-year-old Child's SIS Imported
~>s>o Cloth Coat. .&lO4S fer a $3.50 Tai
made Goat. in size years. Two matchlcss
garments. See them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

ca IN for the s. Jackets Of English Nike,
~0s@> Cloths. IN sizes to 10 years Only
$29s for the $3Ss Jackets OF plain and fame
cheviots, in sizes to II years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

CO for the 81 to 50 Jackets Of plain and double
wv face cloths. French styles Sizes TO IL
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

| Misses.
G. MQ for the SO Jackets In tan. blue and
| ~@s>O black cloths. Plain and braided. Sizes
II to 1S years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Many Nominations Were Sent to the
Senate Today.
MOST OF THEM POSTNASTERSHIPS
The President Watching the Civil
Service Fight.
GOSSIP ABOUT THE OFFICES

The President today sent these nomina
lions to the Senate:
Treasury-Henry X. Boyer Of Pennsyl
vania, to be superintendent Of the mint o
the United States at Philadelphia. Pa.
Robert G. Pearce, to be surveyor of Gus
toms. port of Rock Island. ILL.,; Charlie
Wright, to be collector of internal revenu
for the first district of Michigan; James
Stone, to be appraiser of merchandise Il
the district of Detroit, Mich.
State-Kavanaugh K. Kennedy of Missis
sippi to be consul of the United States II
Para, Brazil; VIM. H. H. Graham of In
diana, to be consul at Winnipeg, Manitoba
Navy-Arthur .. Sykes of New York. t.
be chaplain in the navy: Harold H. Haa
of Virginia. to be an assistant surgeon il
the ravy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Senor Crispi has written his memoirs
which viii soon be published Ia France,
In eleven volumes.
Frederick w Lincoln, the war mayor Of
Boston. who died last week. was A de-
s'endlnt OF Amos Lincoln, son IN Jaw OF
fdHl Revere and a member OF the famous
Tea Party"
Miss Tneolora Cowan OF sydney. Aus
tralla'a first woman sculptor, MAS SUI
dent under the American, Hiram Powers.
ana has exhibited two pieces OF her work
in the Grafton gallery.
Henry Wood OF Boston. who has alre,dy
given church and a town hlll 10 his ma
tive town OF Barre Mass. has aos an.
uouncel his Intention OF giving Il A hand
some high school building
The Very Rev Father l.efcbyrc the su
porior OF The Chapter OF Oblatt, Fathers in
Montreal has been put at the head OF the
entire order in this eouaIry and Will
make his headquarters In Lowell. Mass.
Prince Arthur of Connaught upon his
return to Elton is to Join the army class
to prepare for his examination for the
Royal Military academy. IL being his
fathers wish that he enter the royal ar
tilcry.
Jacob j Schwartz. who died last week
In Boston, had been ifty-eight Yeas a
soldier. having enlisted in tht, Cerman
army In 1872, and lett It ami Joined tHe
United states army In 1871 serving Ia the
MeNtcan and civil wars.
William c, Todd Of Atkinson. y. II. h,s
given $1,000 to the New England uis,oric.
Gv1ealcE!cal society whose heldouart.rs
are IN Boston, the income to b. us a for
the purchase OF town histories ana works
relating 10 geneaioGy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24
THE SAME OLD sELrisHNiass:

The reported agreement OF phe spaniaras
TO allow the Comal and American charity
ships to enter Cuban ports with thelr loads
Of provisions for the poor and suffering Gu
BANS without paying the duties before de.
manded. gives color to the story that the
opposition 40 this concession In the first
instance came frcm the selfish ana grasp
tng merchants In Havana.
II the refusal had been on political
grounds the Spanish authorities would have
teen more stubbora and chung with their
usua! obs'inaey to their original determina-
ton
ANS well that ends we'll. but the incident
nas not been without certain amusing
exh'o&ion Of Inconsistency on the part OF
some Americans. coupled with a failure TO
see themselves a. others see them, The
report that the opposition to the landing OF
ne comals supplies was from the Havana
merchants. aroused perfect storm OF
severe criticism from our esteemed Eastern
sxedenssn u the republican proteo,aoni.,
psSeaeieo ~ - 1 ccassmpsible MISC.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24

| In the Fair Grounds is put up and we will
send our kids thar.
After IL stopped raining we walked down
Main street TO town and We saw Mr.. Is
old gray horse, what | used 10 own In the
country tied across the sidewalk at that
pretty square OF Judge HIS. We went
another block and saw that little speckled
COW that Billy Jones sold Mr.. D
tied across the sidewalk lust eating up
the grass, and when we got down little
further we saw another old crftter ana
spotted COW tied across the sidewalk. sci
loud that she thought these city fowlks cut
the grass with those little things what you
push. but 1t looks as II the law required
about six old critters or cows 10 every half
dozen blocks 10 eat the grass, so We thought
Mr. Sam Brashcar and them aldermen had
u big stock farm and WAS rdisin' OF cattle
and horses for Cuby. Says |: sal, that is
"A very dangus t1ing ter tie stock all over
tlis town when our chillun has to walk to
scule. S'pose that COW ware to hurt one
of our little ones or thIt horse Kick one or
trip 1t up with a rope? ! tell you what,
thar would be dead policeman show
nouf"
is we went along we saw some carts
marked on the side Health Department"
aud We was looking at 1t and fust thing
knowed lady come out and says Take
that trash off, please" and the driver says,
II can't do dat iuissus; Mr.. ErrsOn. or
some man what looks after the carts, don't
low us to take but a pound and half
from each place, and IL 1t weighs more we
viii git Ii on the next round, or II II is
full load you has to git 1t hauled off at your
own spense" You sees the hith officer
don't have as much say as he ought in tais
bizncss and things so in a kinder loose
politlcle way so we can ketch the votes next
time II spose," says Sal. when she heard
that. that the mayer OF this city Is
dccier and knows more about hlth tNan
that little city health officer ami don't give
him a chance for his white allie" Yes"
says | to Sal. sum o. these tlings look
GURUS and move different than what they
was when we lived in Kountze. Texas. |
tell you what you could not tic my kind OF
crittor on the sidewalk TO break clilun's
limbs and eat up the city grass and If the
hiith officer said the carts was to haul all
the trash it didn't mean any pound and a
half but all that was put outside the
gates"
his IS good town, SAL says /, but
thar are lots of things what could be i'm
proved on, and If they cad the same mayer
and perlicemen what We had in Kountze,
Texas, things would move more different"
Mr.. Editer, have writ you a long letter,
but haven said what think on some other
things. Next week | will write again.
Yours, Uncle Jim.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24

To the Editor of The Post.


Cuero, Texas, September 21.--Your refer
ence in last Sundays issue Of The Post TO
Prof. Beets recent book. Last Things"
ought not. it seems to me. to go incorrect
ed. That he teaches the wicked are an
initiated at death and that the Methodist
church of England in one OF whose col
leges he is an honcred professor, has made
him promise not TO teach the doctrine"
are statements very far from the truth.
While 1t is true that, after mastery
discussion OF eschatology, he arrives at
conclusions contrary 10 the dogmilic as
sertions OF many pulplts-Methodlsts and
others-rsspecting future pun shmedt, it
Is not true that he anywhere asserts, or
even suggests. the probability .lat the
wicked are annihiiated at death" A
reader of tue volume in question could not
possibly have overlooked his repeated as
sertions as TO the survival of human con-
seriousness of the event of death.
In proof Of the foregoing allow me TO
quote few lines from the book: Possibly
some OF my readers viii be disappointed
that l have not found some assured midi
cation of the punishment threatened to
sinners, either in the way of hope OF ulti-
mate restoration OF the lost to the favor
OF God. or at least by silent extinction Of
q consciousness which will have bacome
an intolerable burden. For such ALIENATION
OF punishment we have carefully sought.
but in vain. Christ aud His apostles ana
the spirit of inspiration have not thought
ht' ms read their words, to give even enc
ray oil bope for the lost. even the poor
nope OF endless sleep. And we are left
race TO lace with the fact that the writer's
OF the New Testament agree to teach that
the doom Of those who persist in refusing
the salvation offered by Christ is utter and
hopeless and final ruin; but suy nothing
further about their ultimate sta0e."
MY knowledge of and great regard for
Professor Beet must be considered MY JUS
tlilcaton for troubling you with this state .
ment. Yours truly,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24
TEN PAGES TODAY.
OIL ESTiON or OFFICIAL INDIE
pENDENCE.

The unusual activity OF court officers In
New York state. recently, in preventing
prize fighting and doing gone other un-
expected work in the way OF stopping vio-
lations OF the law. Is attributed to the new
Independence OF these executive officers OF
no politicians and OF certain disreput able
influences. II seems that under a consti-
.utional provision these New York sheriffs
can not stand for reelection
That instrument 10 said to now render
shcriffs ineligible for two successive terms,
leaving them at perfect liberty TO discharge
their duties without fear or favor.
II matters not how good, or honest, or
fearless man is. he Will. IL enjoying a
paying office. be unconsclously influenced
In his official conduct by calculation OF
his chances for reelection. Men who up
hold his cause aud are in position 10
give him assistance which he could not
well do without VIII exert certain power
In shaping hls official conduct. whether
for good or evil. The politicians and the
underS rkers who are always active abou,
election time are. unfortunately, mora gen
orally the forces behind the throne than
the better clement that rarely interest
Itself in such matters.
And this Influence Is felt in all depart.
menis OF our government-in legislative
matters, among the peace Officers and eyon
on the bench. whore there Is an elective
judiciary. We might manage to nut up
with offcials and ranrovart,ttras ...A ~, /,
owned by the politicians and the shaler
elements Of society. II We could always
feel that the courts and all court officers
were absolutely free from selfish or evil
influences. and Independent OF all favorlt !.
ism or improper pressure. II we can once
get a perfectly fearless, strictly impartial,
prompt and thorough enforcement OF tho
laws by tho courts and their officers. we
will have accomplished the saving reform
in American Institutions,
Whether the ono term idea will lead ~
this reform and mark the beginning OF the
Improvement desired is stiu a question.
1t has been the old theory that the official
who was eligible for second or third term
would be Inspired TO establish a splendid
record for impartlality Independence, fear
iessness and efficiency, In oricr to win a
recollection. or obtain the iadorsement OF hi
constituency. but that theory has been ex
pioded. Dependence for re election is nov
placed upon other considerations ana agen
cies altogether Certain 1t IS however thai
q sweeping reform of some kind Is re-
qrired In the United States to secure a
better administration OF the laws. aud pa.
'riotic statemanship or citizenship could
address itself 10 no more important CUES
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24

sible--ls the essential foundation OF ali
teaching There Is not one Of us who can
gain a perfect insight into child nature.
but II is the teachers duty to exert every
effort to grasp this insight that she may
understand and be in sympathy with the
scholars who come under her guidance. she
must know the elements which appeal the
strong st TO the responsive nature OF he
child and exercise those powers when
tend to sustain and develop the home cul-
ture already received. a teacher hiins Il nat
mere theorts will not solve her dificu
ties; that text books are rot limits but
suggestions, and that her work is FAR
wider and more diversified than she nal
conceiye3 OF in her normal training or her
study OF pedagogy.
II Is no trivial matter for teaeher 10
determine when and how TO administer
punishment or to understand the motives
which prompt seemingly objectionable dis-
obedience. No possible rule can apply to
all eases. as every instance IL law unto
Itself. The intelligent teacher Is not un-
mindful OF the truth that 10 teach SET
control she must practice 1t, and That cor
poral punishment Is very rarely result
OF anything but impulse. sa evil OF an
unfortunate act is It's influencs upon ~
ture in which the teacher has 10 part. inns
profession is not an easy one; 1t Is dlilcuit
This is a vocation for women; one In which
tious and fsr-seeng teacher realizes that
each day she is confronted with problems
for the solving OF which she is entirely re-
sponsible Tho case OF the backward
scholar ia universal. 1t is one Of the duties
often ignored-that the teacher awake 4
and strengthen the dormant mind OF this
pupil nsther than to place him in the class
below. where he rects by note. How
this can be fone, she alone can determine
by Individual personal attention and with
tireless patience.
TIE higher institutions Of learning are
inclined to attribute the failure of their
students to the preparatory schools and
to shift the responsibility Of lack OF char
acter TO the teachers who are the first in
structors. Their conjecture perhaps Is no.
far from right. for it is therein the e.
mentary public schools-that character
building or character falling is begun. The
home and the church must assume part OF
this moral obligation. but 1t Is with the
teacher that the greau st power lies.
II IS an undoub,ed fact that the average
pupil does not pass beyoad the grammar
school ami this truth necessitates tina the
teacher of the preparatory school be all |
thu more conscientious in building a firm !
foundation for good citizenship. After all |
can anybody teach?" If so. why haven't |
we better schools?
Miss Emerald NJ. Jones,
Houston Heights
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
"History III our Country
To the Editor OF The Post

To the Editor OF The Post.
! Hempshad, Texas. September 22.--The
writer Endorsed every word OF the article
signed Marcei.us K. Foster In The Post
toaay concerning the school history adopt
eli by the school board OF Texas for use
In tho public schools lie weA remembers
tho late Prof Esull, who was superin-
tendeuE of the public free schools OF the
progressive little city Of Brenh8m IL the
carry 10s There never lived truer South
err man and better soldier in tue ranko Of
Ter ARMIES than the tather OF Harry Estin,
one OF The compilers OF the history men
TONED above. 10 write history the truth
must be told. not eyade1. The present war
~iih spain has nearly oDiitoratci sactioEal
iihes ard the sons OF men who once wore
inc gray ana blue ane now seen marching
'osctner in the ranks OF war knowing only
ohe eountry aud one flag and II 10 all folly
10 DfIng up unpleasant memories OF the
past Both sides in the fratrlcidsl strug-
gle believe themselves right and have
not changed their opinions yet but he
sword settled the controversy and like
brave men now look forward instead OF
backward.
Jheue is not one WORD contained In the
school book mentioned that the writer
would objecr 10 have his children STUDY
nc book ID written In manly and
straightforward style and follows historical
truth throughout in dealing with the
causes ana results of the great war be-
TWEEN the States. To have suppressed
facts concerning the subjects haciled
would have beth false history.
There are too many men who are never
HAPPY unless stirring up unpeasantness
and exhibiting sores Of the past and like
old Lazarus inviting the dogs to lick, but
public sentiment Is rapidly driving these
mischief makers TO the rear.
The hoo history adopted by the school
board OF Texas is all rlgh. and those who
are posted concerning the history of our
family fuss Will iuJorse the book as cover
Ing the fielG well In a condensed form. 1t
ondeayors throughout to do justice to both
sections and is reliable rs text book Tor
the children OF Texas, and better work
could not have been compiled when the
luth of history is warted Let he publish
trs G. rival histories which have been re-
iectea by the school board OF Texas howl,
for they can accomplish nothing by their
selfish motives and actions. Texans always
want fair play either in stand up fights
or IN any other business transaction.
w. p. Doran, War Correspondent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-24
As rur CAMPAIGN PRECURSORS.

IL may be that when this war Is concluded
mat Sarrisons will require 10000 men. This
to NY mind, IS the full limit, which means
enc man IN enc thousaud. II We are TO haVa
the Nicaragua canal and the Islands So nct-
csSaN at the other end Of II. Il viii not
nave more soldiers on our own territory
than were quar;cred here before the war be.
san. As for drafting men. or having a mill
tary system or any system other than that
which row nerVsdes and controls this couu-
Try, the statement emanatCs from dena.
goSue, VINO seeks 10 mEguide and m.sleah
prcying upon the credulity of u people whose
lrtslliSence ana patriotism are plainly SUI
ntrlor to his own.--From Congressman Iaw-
leys Augleton speech.
judge Rohson had argued that the immortal
or colonial policy, which our syndicate man.
AGED government is ready TO fasten upon this
country would require for It's execution A
large regular army and the fact might lead
to draft. This proposition Mr. Hawley
seems to think Is ''d'msgogic" and Is an at
tempt 10 play upon the or dull,y u the poosie
Let us see how much foundation there Is for
the fear OF ronscrlpton Of our young men.
tntil the time 81 the present volunteers ex-
pifes there is, CT course. little likelihood Of
draft. but how will We raise lOl, 900 REGULARS
or even 5000 for garrison duty IN tropical
climates when tho volunteers are mustered
oct! When war was declared congress mn.
thorized the Increase OF the regular army IN
$1,000 men. The permissible strengta Of the
army before the war was 80. 000--ths aotuaI
strength being about 10000 Then the call,
for volunteers came. The onlistments for thu
volunteer regiments quickly reached so9.n6l,
We were told that 100 900 more, who wap,as
TO enter the ranks. we're turned away W.
would Imagine then that the necessary con.
tingent OF this surplus would b. incorn,r,,.,