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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

Odd lots capes and coats.
10 double black cloth capes. top cape
trimmed In braid. fur edging. Reduced
from S2.'o to $l.15. VIII go NOc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Ready with the
remnants tomorrow.

Tomorrow is usual weekly custom, place on sale
all OF the remnants ends of lines and odd engts-ch
cunuated during the previous week These bargain days
ra with unusual buying opportunities the
values are more than unusuatoo important be
noticed he week selling has been largethe
nave piled upand to make them quickly
them that mark the lowest point named for long
Remnants like these really the best goods
the ends of lines of best eershe desirable of anv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Odd lot waists

Take the choice of these silk waists
sizes "a to 80 "nly-in black and culors-
S NI .a we have been selling at Sn 80
So-Jo-icr ~ IVY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

A lot Of all-silk lined and
half-silk lined black silk as
traEhan cloth coats handsome
garments-and IL lot of fine
astrakhan capes. trimm d with
kcrsey straps. in % TO 32-inch
lengths trimmed with Thibet
fur-and those braid ID chcviot
capas-a,sO lot of short seal
plush capes-all of which sold
for Sll to S15, go down TO
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

A lot Of these handsome 81
inch silk-lined silk seal plush
capes-collars ard fronts edged
with Angora fur-which sold
up to $l4-will he sold at the
extraordinarily low price to-
morrow OF S5.aS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

These stylish blue and black cheviot serge
suits-madc in the new fly front effect-with
all-slk lined jackets-which sold the first of
the season for SIS and $17-for S6I5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Snow and Ice Work.


The estimated increase of Sc, 600 for snow
and ice work Mr.. Stutler explained by say
ing that the increased amount is required
in order to properly carry out the provi-
sions of the act of Congress of March 2,
1s95-'97, which requires the Commission
ers of the District to keep four hundred
and fifty miles of cutters open free from
SLOW and ice, to a width of one foot and
also to keep all street crossings clear to a
width of at least ten feet. Reflection, Mr..
Stutler observes, will convince any one
that the small sum of 81 600 is out of all
proportion to the work to be done under
the law.
| The matter Of salaries being in a slight
degree personal to himself, Mr.. Stutler left
1t entirely to the judgment of the honorable
Commissioners, who, with full knowledge
Of the duties to be performed, have seen
proper to suggest an increase in the COM
pensation. An increase of $500 is asked
| for the clerk. The reason for the Increase
| is that his present salary. 5000. is not in
keeping with the duties performed. After
| the introduction of the hand-cleaning sys-
tenn there was no need for assistant in
| spectors, therefore an increase Of $500 is
| asked to place these on an equal footing
| with other inspectors. They are doing the
| same class of work. he says, and should
| receive the same rate Of pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Remnants of silks

Remnants OF silks.
Lot OF remnants of silks. consisting Of
printed Japanese. changcable figured gloria
inquired giace taffeta. 32-in. plain COloreI
Japanese silk, and pain black pcngee-
which sold up to 39c. yd., will n GO<,
be offered tomorrow for. ........ >Se
Lot OF remnants OF silks. consisting of
plain coiortd satins. black brocad,, India
silks. black faille, brocade MORE antique.
black and c0lored surah. pain colored ia
feta and figured striped taffeta-
which sold up to 65c. yd., will >DGbc
be offered for. -................A ~Ss
Lot of remnants Of silks consisting
OF skirt ard waist lengths in black bro
cade gros grain. plain and brocade satin.
pialn changeafle tafTeta figured satin
surah. taneta. plain black rustling taf-
Wnich sold up to S3c. yard Am,
Will be offered tomorrow for .NYG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Odd lot maCkintOshes

Odd lot maCkintOshes.
Tomorrow we place on sale lot Of
ladies' fne NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10 Of them
in bla' and bluc-with single or dom
bic cape-not all sizcs-anG we RM,
ofer you the choice for .. OWNs
Odd lot children's coats.
Take the choice Of this odd lo- of only
childrcD's long coats-soIne of elder
down and some of cloth-which are neatly
braided or fur trimmed-and A1Dc
sold for S1.JO to S3-for OYNe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12
C1ubdOfl1.


The study of tho city OF London has
Reading club Of Houston for the past six
months, and week follows week. each
bringing Its we'll studied paper. the sub
jeot grows in intensity and the ladies' be-
gin to realize with Or. Johnson that he
who is tired OF London is tired OF ex-
istence." For. after all. the history OF
London is the history Of England. but a
prototype OF our own, and the true story
Of the Anglo Saxon race. All that IL best
OF their code OF common law ~ engrafted
upon our own statute books. and II imi-
taiion Is the sincerost iiatiery where could
be found a higher compliment to The kng-
llsh people than the fuct that our plain
American lawyer when he attains to the
high position Of a supreme court Judge
must. nttired In a silken gown. and pre-
coded by the crler. enter the great hall
of justice in our National capitol. English
to the core?
The programme Of last Tuesday was In
the hands of Mrs. Dunbar. who gave TO the
club well studied paper on the hospitals
Of London which was followed by some
Rotations Next came Mrs. Mscrireaor's
paper, prepared for and read before tn
recent federation of clubs at Tyler. Mrs.
MacGregor's subject, the Influence OF the
, Federation on the individual ami on the
Club" was well handled. emphasizing the
old adage, In union here liz strength."
Because OF Mrs. Tracy's attendance OIL
the meeting OF the Press .fssoola ion, her
paper on the Higher Education OF
Woman" had been delayed. but was at last
listened 10 with manifest appreciation Dy
the club.
Current events. always an interesting
feature OF the afternoon, followed. One OF
the ladies' had just finished an elaborate
account Of the new scientific discovery.
the "Llquefaction OF Air. etc. uses, etc.
when the sound Of music ioated through
tho windows. Martial music It was. OF
course. and in a moment all thought were
turned from science and literature. from
the home Of Florence ,;lghtinSDe and
Thomas Howard 10 our own dear land.
Again they were but feeble women; their
country at war with trcacherous foe.
as The banners unfurled above our public
buildings constantly show. Hearts went
oia spontaneously TO the soldier boys,
whose familiar hep. hen" In this play
drill Is so missed at nlghtfalI.
Cuba and Manila doomed up from the
distant sea the sunken Merrimsc was not
forgotten and our brave young Houstonian.
prisoner with his daring comreies In
MORO castle. Eerdes for sweet country's
sake.
Were king
OF that princely circle. the golden ring.
with The song Of the minstrel filing mine
And the tender legend that trembles here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

fr,,. aenartmept is intended TO answer
ouestIons that are OF general interest,", i.s
mnin object is to supply OUT oa.,in,," =, nerS
aonai Interest only VIII not be answered., 40
bug, ness or personal addresses VIII pc slvren,
Al, correspondence should be addressed 10 nc
eiter Roy care Houston Post. Owing 20 tho
large, number of questions received. answers
can not always be given promptly
rwo. ,birds Of the questions received this
week we're from persons asking information In
regard 10 war matters that have been pub
isbed In The Post time and agnin during the
last month or 80. Tho Post is endeavoring to
give avery item that has any bearing what
ever upon the war, or the countries Interested
therein. but can not repeat information day
after day. Strange to say. most OF these re-
ouea,s arc signed by Constant Readers" The
queries themselves would indicate that they
were ANYTHING but constant In their perusais
n this or any other newspaper. Here are
few Of the questions asked this week. but not
answered for tho reasons stated; ]. Please
s,ate tho cause OF the Spanish American war;
!, when was the war ieciaredy Name the
souadrnns into which the American ships are
divided T. Namo the commander oil eaen
snundron. Z. what Is a squadron? Q. State IN
brief form tho story OF the attack on Manila.
7 Who was yictor!ous7 8 Name the span
ish SHIPS engaged In this war .. Name the
commander Of each Spanish squadron. 10.
What IL feet? H. Why vas the Maine sent
70 Havana? 49, who is the caban leader on
the island? II. Who is the Spanish leader In
cuhal a. What American ships are block
adug Havana harbor? 10, Who was the Amer
iean minister to Cuba? Is What office does
he bole now? II. Who is the commander OF
the Upited States navy! is Where are tns
American land troops stationed' 10. What Is
the feeling OF the other countries toward the
beiIgercntsg 20. What Spanish admiral was
killed at Manila' p. How can join the Red
Cross society? o. Where is tho Temerariof
2s Who is vice president Of the United statesf
In what relation does lieutenant general
stand 70 commander in chief y The United
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

ing games, music and dancing After re-
freshments the crowd lat, delighted with
the lovely time they had.
Mr. and Mrs. II. s. Huey entertained a
few friends and relatives in most de-
liRhtful manner Mt their home on Milan
street last Friday night. In honor OF the
first anniversary of their wedding. The
evening was very pleasantly spent play
ing games and dancing. after which re-
freshments were served.
The Ladies' Parish association held their
| monthly reception last Monday afternoon
at their rooms in the parish house. Mrs.
Watson and the other officers OF the as
ISOLATION composed the reception COM
mittee.
The refreshmont committee were Mrs
Bolten, Mrs. NJ. II. Tinsley and Mrs. o.
l.. Brown. The next meeting OF the Parish
| association Will be held on Monday at 4
p. m. The ladies request that the Daugh-
tiers OF the Church meet with them.
The Ladies' Reading club will meet n,
tho residence OF Mrs. NJ. G. Howe next
Tuesday afternoon.
ST. Mnry's Episcopal Sunday school pic
mic, that was to be held at La Porte Sat
urday, June II. has been postponed until
Saturday. June 25 All tickets are good
on that date.
Mrs. George c. Davis entertained few
friends Friday night at her home. The
evening was very pleasantly spent playing
progressive High Five. after which light
refreshments were served.
Mrs Q. w. Robinson postponed the card
party she intended giving last week TO next
Tuesday afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12
OVER A CUP OF TEA.

Come and forget this Spanish war.
Over q cup of tea.
You've talked of cannon and powder galore,
or musket range aud rifle bore.
Comb, now, and forget the Spanish war,
Over n cup of tea.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

ia give to him my best on Blended knee
To him my whitest flower OF chivalry.' I"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

Jr., and n A. Herring. These gentlemen
deserve great credit for so successfully
conducting this affair, and 1t is safe to say
that If they ever announce another ANA
teur performance they will have a crowded
house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

ing games, music and dancing After re.
Treatments the crowd lat, delighted with
the lovely time they had.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

Thursday evening pleasant surprise
party was given to Robert Schneider. WAC
has returned from college to spend his va
cotton with his parents. About thiily
were present and spent the evening play
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

please inform me II man 5 test inches
high aud filling all other requirements can v
enter the volunteers. What hstxht y ~
Quired? y. Axpe1e@
The height rsquirsd u Ut ineAss, ~
volrpteers are nok aecsplet pn1as ~ De959Q
regulations 4 thav ~ boaeW w
meat x 4, Z. I: & 4: ~ b 3 K ;.l
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

| lished in last Thursdays Post. The sec
ond night there was n very small audi
ence. Miss Buckingham deserves much
credit for her efforts TO give the public
such pretty and patriotic entertainment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

N. H'ni'ion Of the Art Study club held
~. !. residence OF DR.. ana Mrs. d. f.
4, /" On last Wednesday and Thursday
|hu -ended on both days. The ex-
hi I, ae especially good and were tho
N, Ae following ladies and misses.
|eb,,sn meyer Mrs. volck. Mrs. Emma
|n NJ n Cherry. Miss Taylor, Miss Car
|sinhs,, MeDonald. Miss Bennett. Miss
es,tss latn. Miss Mary Stuart, Miss Ruby
lou. H. MSS Audley Du Clos. Miss Emily
"a ,n, NJ fenwick Kendall.
! sc-S ,sg feature was that all OF
he ro., vas from life and still life.
aohe by Mrs. yolck was very
I. executed and showed rare tai
"a puss aone by the children was very
lae1A~ ~ talent being displayed in their
me studies done By the older
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12

The Living Flags entertainment gwen
At pythian Hall on last "Wednesday ana
Thursday nights, under the direction OF
Miss Ida buckingham. was very unique
and creditabie affair. and deserved mucn
,.rsr attendance. On the first night
,a,rrs,zed audience greeted the perfor-
nance the programme Of which was pub
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-12
THE POSTS LETTER BOX.

Matron ot~shcltering ARM
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
euensaueaene esenesszsensue
TAKES WARE ISLAND
DDusses seaouesozoueEoscsoue
LANCLE.SAM GOES ouI INTO THE PA
ClF.C FOR a CABLE STATION.

.
Saals Frsin Honolulu at Once co Tsslke
Possession of ti... Island In tn. Name s.f
the United StateS-Gonsidered Neees-
gsacy TO .2tave /, :statioa M That Locality.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The govern
ment has determine to hoist the flag
over an island far out in the Pacific
ocean, and orders We're sent out to the
commander of the Bennington, Captain
Iausslg, toproceed at once to take pos
:sessien in the name of the United States
government sof Wake island 1t is dis
tant about 1900 miles from Nihau, the
westernmost4of the Hawaiian islands,
and 500 miles east from Guam. It is
almost i'll a direct line between these
possessions of the United States and is
admirably adopted for use as a station
far Pacific cable to connect the Philip
pines with Hawaii and the United
States. 1t is about three miles in length
and encloses a lagoon of salt water. The
average height Of the island iseight feet
above high tide. 1t is scarcely capable
IN itself of sustaining life, but is said a
cable station can be maintained without
difficulty by the erection of a condenser
to supply fresh water. Wake island is
said to be by right already American
territory, for in 1851 Admiral Wilkes
surveyed the place and asserted title.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
To Gust Telephone COMPANY.

DEs MONIES, Dec. 24.-The city of
Des Moines began suit yesterday against
the Iowa BelD Telephone company to
compel defendants to vacate the city
streets OF poles and wires, claiming that
the franchise acquired by said company
to do business in the city expired by
limitation on July IA, 1896. The COM
pany claims it has vested rights, which
cannot be taken away. However the
case is decided i'll the lower court it will
be carried higher and meantime the
telephone company will continue to do
business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29

! oCS1iN S-ul LII uohltllLll.
from an attack of grip contracted about
week ago. The venerable senator
was confined to his home but seven
| days. Despite his advanced age he at
tended to his senatorial duties faithfully
and regularly went to the capitol.
About 10 days ago the weather here
was cold, raw and foggy and his ply
sician thinks that exposure to its rigors
brought on the attack of the grip. The
| day before congress adjourned for the
Christmas holidays the senator was un-
able to leave his residence. He grew
no better as the days went on, his low
vitality, due to advancing age, being
unable to resist the disease. On Christ
mas night it developed into pneumonia,
and from that time until the end he
sank steadily.
As the night wore on it became evil
dent to those around his bedside that
the aged senator was gradually growing
weaker. He remained in an uncon-
sclous state into which he lapsed during
the morning. His respiration became
more rapid and shorter and the pulse
more feeble. One Of his physicians
most OF the time remained at the bed
side. The patient evidently was not
suffering any pain, but was calmly pass
ing away.
No definite funeral arrangements
have yet been arranged 1t is altogether
likely that public service will be held in
the senate chamber, but just when, can
not be stated. The remains of Mrs.
Morrill,, who died during the present
year. are now in vault at Rock Creek
cemetery, near this city, and it may be
that the senator's body will be depos-
tied there, pending removal to Stratford,
VT, where a mausoleum is in course of
construction.
Senator Morrill, was born in Strafford.
VT, April ii, 1910. In early life he
was merchant and later an agricultur-
lN5. He was elected to the house of
representatives in the Thirty fourth
coAgress and for four succeeding terms.
Then he was transferred to the senate
as Union Republican, taking his seat
March 4, 1867 Since that time his
service has been continuous and he has
the record of the longest unbroken term
OF service i'll the history Of the senate.
lie has taken an important part in the
legislation Of the last 80 years, espe-
clally on commercial and financial cues
tlons, his position as chairman of the
finance committee giving him Il leading
part i'll all measures relating to the
tariff, banking or currency.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Two Killed at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S.-A new two-story
building in course Of erection for the
Heydt Bakery company, at. 16l3-1617
Biddle street, collapsed yesterday after.
noon, burying two workmen, who are
undoubtedly dead. Luke Tully is the
name OF one Of the workmen, but the
identity of the other is not known.
Two or three workmen were hurt but
not seriously injured.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Governor Shaw on Expansion.

Dies MONIES, Dec. 23.-At a meeting
of the Grant club here last night Gov.
ernor Leslie NJ Shaw, in speech of
considerable length. made statements
concerning territorial expansion, indi-
eating a change from very conserva-
tive position to one completely in &C.
cord with the ideas of the national ad.
ministratien. He thinks the United
States is working out its destiny in
Christianizing the newly acquired Pa
citic possessions. His speech was in re-
ply to an argument by Robert Fullerton
opposing expansion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
To Attack Public Schools.

DEs MONIES, Dec. 27.-The State
Teachers association will hold its an
nual session in Des Moines this week,
when President Seerley of the state
normal school will take positive posi-
ton that the public schools of the ma.
ton do not reach the reasonable de.
mands OF the public, because they fol-
low too much after ideas which are
centuries old. The fact that President
Seerley is among the list from which q
president of the state university may be
Eelected adds interest to this address.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Two Nebraska soiasers Dead.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The follow
ing cable message was received at the
war department yesterday from General
Otis, dated Manila: 1.-The following
deaths since last report: Dee. Is, Frank
N. knouse, private, company @, First
Nebraska, drowned in Pasig river, acci
dent; Dec. Is, Marvin W. Carleton, SER
geant, company E, Thirteenth Mime
sofa, gunshot wound, accident; Dec. 10,
Fred Taylor, private, company L, First
Nebraska, typhoid fever; David I.
Saunders, private, company 1, First
Colorado
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
New Problem xn Mulct I.ax.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec 22.-An en-
tirely new question under the mulct
law was raised here yesterday in tie
case of Phillips VS.. Barthel ct al, the
plaintiff asking that the defendants be
enjoined from selling liquors at their sa-
loon and setting out. among many other
allegations, the fact that no consent Pc
tition had been circulated in the city for
the signatures of G5 per cent Of the vet-
sers, as required by law, since 1892.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Webster County Wolf Hunt.

Fort DODGE. La, Dee. 27.-Congress-
man j. T. Dolliyer, armed with an old
auzzle-loading shotgun. was the most
enthusiastic participant in the great
Webster county wolf hunt yesterday.
He claims to have seen the only wolf
routed out and shot away portion of
its tail. The hunt was not success.
No scalps were taken. Albert Perka-
pills arm was partially shot off by the
accidental explosion of a gun in the
hands of his brother.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
christn..s at the White House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-All the ex.
ecutive departments were closed here
yesterday and most of the private bust
ness houses also. At the White house
the day was rather quiet one, although
during the morning the president was
in his office and saw several prominent
callers. Among these were Senators
Davis and Frye, each of whom had q
talk with the president. When the
peace commissioners presented the
treaty to the president there was no op-
portunity for a conference.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Dynamite Moves a Joint.

ABILENE, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Citizens of
Woodbine blew up with dynamite a
building in which ':joint" had been
started week ago. Everything in the
building was destroyed, timbers being
thrown for rods, and adjoining stores
were somewhat injured. No one was
hurt. The keeper had been ordered to
leave. but refused to do SO. A "joint"
In Kansas is an illegal saloon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Christmas Observed at Manila.

MANILA, Dec. 27.-Christmas was
generally observed among the Amer
leans here with religious services by the
Protestants and Catholics alike. Father
McKinnon preached sermon to the
California regiment, although the usual
midnight mass was not held, as the
archbishop of Manila refused his sane
ton. The city was crowded with Fill
pinos, holiday making.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29

commenoratlon OF hss5Oth wedolng an
niversary, quite a large number Of his
friends and relatives being present. Mr..
Fellows had just passed his S1st year.
He came to Ottumwa in 1867 and has
been prominently identified with the
city's business affairs ever since.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Goes Into Voluntary Bankruptcy,

SIOUX CITY, Dec. 22.-Ernest E.
Springer Of Sioux City has gone into
voluntary bankruptcy. The total
amount of his indebtedness is not
known, but the 55 claims now filed ag-
gregate over $4,000. The assets are
nothing at all. Mr.. Springer was form.
erly i'll the loan and brokerage business
in Sioux City, having come here from
Storm Lake, la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-29
Gates Denies An Interview.

GRINNELL, La. Dec. 23.-President
Gates, in speaking Of the alleged inter
view sent out from Des Moines, posi-
lively and indignantly denied it, saying
that he had not signited to the board
his intention of leaving the institution
should Prof. Heron ever lack the sup
port of that body.