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Evening star., 1899-11-03

The preliminary report of the Philippine
commission will be read by the country
with much satisfaction. 1t is an able doc
ument and entitled to the very fullest
credit II IS signed by men whose names
command very high respect. 1t is the re-
suit of patient investigation, made at the
Presidents instance and aided in every way
by him. In a word. we have in this paper
a complete refutation of many ISLANDERS
against the American name. and a thorough
justification Of what has been done in the
Philippine Islands under the American au-
thority Friends Of the truth have every
reason. indeed 10 rejoice.
We may put aside the question of going
to Manila in the first place That is sus-
tained by every consideration of war. We
may put aside the question of remaining
there after Dewey had sent the Spanish
feet to the bottom. That is sustained by
every consideration of honorable obligation
to ourselves ard TO the world at large. We
may put aside the question of taking on
sovereignty in the archipelago after we had
stripped Spain of all power and prestige.
All reasonable doubts that point had
been set at rest before this report was writ
ten. What We have to consider therefore
is our conduct since we assumed authority
on shore. Has it been just and proper?
lisheS these things:
% Aguinaldo was not taken back to Ma
nila upon any promises expressed or i'm
piled. of being permitted to set up indie
pendent government. No faith was broken
with him by anybody in the commission of
the United States. The restraint imposed
upon him and his followers by the Ameri-
can authorities was authorized by their
knowledge of his shifty character, and by
the unsettled conditions prevailing.
CO The armed clash between the Filipi-
nos and the Americans was brought about
by the former. They were wholly at fault.
The very kindlness of the bearing of the
Americans toward the FilipinOs operated TO
the disadvantage of the former. Their de-
sire was for peace, and steps to preserve
peace were construed as evidences of cow
ardice.
CO The war has been conducted on the
part OF the Americans with every require
ment of humanity The enemy's wounded
left behind have been succored. Prisoners
have been led and protected. Churches have
not been sacked or desecrated. Non-com-
batan;s have al all points been well treated
and their confidence bespoken by good
deeds.
ca The people of the archipelago are not
prepared for self-government. They are not
only without experience, but are without
even a conception Of what self-government
requires. They need preparation and a
guiding hand for participation in good gov
ernment Of any kind. The United States
owes them this service. 1t cannot fail
without dishOnor to itself and injury to
them TO render it. Everything that has
been done has had this one object in view.
These are the salient points. The re
port contains much other interesting and
important matter. but its greatest service
is To silence. or at least to expose, ISLANDERS
which have impeached American integrity
and good faith. and lent encouragement 10
the enemies Of the country.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Senator Allison to the Front
From the prnvidauca I,urpaI

Now Senator Allison is out with an ener-
getic defense of the work of our forces In
Luzon and an approval of the governments $
pollcy IN the Pacific. If memory serves
right. there were utimations from Spring
heId some time ago that the distinguished
Iowa senator was out of sympathy with
this unEoiy war, something of that
sort. The Aguinaldian trick of claiming
everybody as SympathiZer WHO has not
seen mt to announce that he is a loyal
american occasionally fails 10 be effec1INe
Evening star., 1899-11-03

His brow is deeply furrowed,
His face is pale and sad.
His desk is filled with copy,
Mediocre, good and bad.
From the men who rule his labors
He has had a solemn hint.
Look out for what the army does,
But more for what you print
His fingers thin and blackened
Hold a long and nervous pace.
For his pen, out on the warpath
Many weary miles must trace.
So, when we talk of glory
Let's remember, and be fair.
That the man behind the inkwell
Has a mighty load of care.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Hard to Believe.

L wouldn't have minded being whipped
so much,' said the young culprit, 'if the
teacher hadn't said that my punishment
hurt him more than it did me-"
That oughtn't to make you feel any
worse"
Well it did What he punished me for
was telling stories"
Evening star., 1899-11-03
The Swiftness of Sound.

Il forget how fast it is that sound
travels said the man who is always dis
covering something that everybody else
knows; but it's marvelously swift pace"
Il dunno" answered the friend who
yawns; lit always seems to me to depend d
good deal on how you stand with the op-
orator at the telephone exchange"
Evening star., 1899-11-03
$500 Each.
Children's
Millinery.

We are devoting particular atten-
ton to Misses and Children's Hats
this season, and ask inspection of a
very beautiful assortment.
Tomorrow, Saturday,
Children's School Hats, in stitched
felt, with Tam O'Shanter crown,
SIPS and SI.5o each.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
The EN-President Problem Solved

From the Providence Journal
Mr.. Harrison has solved for himself the
problem of what to do with our EXPIRES
idents. He journeys leisurely about Eu-
rope, receiving the attention from crowned
heads that Is due a former chief magistrate
OF the United States, and enjoys life with
out thrusting himself conspicuously on pub
lie notice.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.
His ImpressiOn.

What key did the program say that
composition was in?" asked the friend at
classical concert.
Il don't believe it was in any particular
key" answered Mr.. Cumrox. 1T sounded
to me like a bunch of en-
Evening star., 1899-11-03
The Wainwright TestimonfaI.
. b..

1t was perfectly safe TO anticipate that
Secretary Longs eloquent and emphatic
tribute to Commander Wainwright of the
Gloucester would be heard from And now
comes the announcement that his admirers
in Washington. the city of his birth, are
taking steps to assure him, in a graceful
and handsome way, of their appreciation of
the bravery of himself and his officers and
crew in the little converted yacht
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Convenient,

you see,' said Willie Washington, 'she
Is a literary young woman. So l write all
my letters side of the paper. l
think that's a tactful stroke. don't you?"
Very" answered Miss Cayenne. It's
no trouble at all for her to cross out what
you send, and write essays on the other
side
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Work for All,

The politician takes his choice.
While hurrying meath ambitions lash.
One loudly strives to raise his voice.
Another simply raises cash.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Possibly 1t would add to Mr. Mason's dig
nifty 10 resign from the Senate If he were
no longer longer a public parsonage. so
many people would not feel privileged to
call him Billy"
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Faint Religious Limitations.
From the Memphis Scimetar

1t Is said that Gen. William Penn Symons
Killed In battle with the Beers was Jew
He was named after Quaker, and the pope
has celebrate mass for the repose of his
soul. This looks as if religion has no longer
power to divide men as IL used
Evening star., 1899-11-03

England is determined to civilize Dom
Paul, but London will have great difficulty
in teaching him to roll up his trousers and
say don't you know"
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Candidate Jones of Ohio hopes to be the
mediator who will step in and take the ker-
mel Of the nut and allow the other boys 10
divide the shells.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

From the Albany Journal

From the Albany Journal.
From Madrid. by way of London, comes
the interesting information that the Span
ish feet has been ordered to concentrates ar
CadiZ- What Spanish fleet?
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Agunaldo finds himself obliged to neglect
Mr.. Atkinsons literature for time in or
der to turn his attention TO the infants
food advertisements
Evening star., 1899-11-03

themselves. tribal animosities, ignorance
the lack of experience and natural sus
picion of the motives of self-appointed
leaders.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Every effort will, of course, be made to
keep the presidential gossip concerning Ad-
mirdI Dewey sufficiently active TO enable
him to change his mind al any moment
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Possibly the high estimates of Jones'
strength in Ohio are due to the extreme
lberaltty of both parties in creditlng him
with votes from the other side.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Civilization may well pause and look
the situation squarely IL the face. a great
many people in this country are as much
interested in the Jeftirles- -Sharkey fight as
they are in the elections.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
No FilfpinO Nation.

Croker does not hesitate to call Mazet "a
liar" This. of course. settles it
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Only "a Rear Perspective,

There's no danger of European yachts
men learning too much of our sailing model
when Columbia goes abroad to show her
lines.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Mr.. Hanna does not object to gold demo-
Gratis. but draws the line at golden rule re-
Iublcans.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Mr.. McKisson has not been making the
display that was expected in his role Of
''the man with the ak"
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Underwear
Department.

Women's Flannelette Pettlcoats,
Gowns and Dressing Sacques and
other articles OF wearing apparel for
cool weather.
Women's Knickerbocker Canton Flannel Drawers,
with cambric rufte. Per pair. SOC.
Women's ElanLelette Short Skirts, umbrella style,
with deep scallOped fiOunce Each. SOC.
Women's Flannelette Gowns Hubbard style,
turnover collar and cuffs. Each. .50c.
Wom.n's Flannelette Gowns. Hubbard style,
turnover collar and cuffs, finished with two
of fancy braid. Each. h.......................1 zoe.
Women's Flanhelette Gowns, Hubbard style, with
large sailor collar be used for bath, loungng
Women's Knit Petticoats, cotton, half-wool and
al-wool; fancy stripes and plain colors
Each ......................I5c I5c. to $1.75
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Tommy Atkins entertains lively hopes of
being permitted to pay his respects TO
Ladysmith again at an early date.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
A Picture
Special,

Consisting of 100 Prang's Artotypes,
in neat dark solid oak frames with
gray mats. Twenty-Five of the most
popular subjects, including Countess
Potoka, Stag at Bay, Christ in Geth-
semane, Psyche, The Angelus, Mag
dalen, Mater Doloroso, etc. Spe-
cially adaptable for dining rooms,
halls and school rooms. Also make
appropriate and inexpensive Xmas
gifts. Size I6x2o.
Special price, $I.oo each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

The Transvaal is not depending on its
foot ball teams to keep up the martial and
athletic spirit of the country
Evening star., 1899-11-03

grom the Birmlngham lAlal Age.uerald.

Modern rifles do not seem to increase the
death lists in battles. They enable marks
men to be more discriminating because the
smoke of battle Is now wanting
Evening star., 1899-11-03
A Rebuke.
le Mexican Herald

A Washington colored man has been ar
rested on suspicion, just because of having
seventeen dress suits That is no way to
encourage social ambition
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Col. Bryan is being constantly obliged 10
yield to the demands of his audiences and
switch off from 16 to l.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Don't brag bout yoh wealthy friends. -
said Uncle Eben. It's bad ting ter git
de idea dat rich name is better dan good
ness
Evening star., 1899-11-03

from
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Afveye
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Evening star., 1899-11-03

Boys
Furnishings.
We now show all unusually large
and complete line of Boys Furnish
ings-Neckwear, Collars and Cuffs,
Colored and White Shirts, Sweaters,
Flannelette and Cotton Night
Shirts, Bath Wraps, House Jackets,
Dressing Gowns, etc.
New arrivals in Boys Colored Shirts, with one
pair separate cuffs; eat patterns Each. 81. 90
Boys An-wool Sweaters, with alternate stripes
Of black and orange navy and red, garnet and
white. navy and white. Each. ............. 81 90
Boys Flannelette Night Shirts, neat effects, in
Il to l4inch sizes Efch. ch.................... .39c.
Boys Bath Wraps, made OF gray blankets with
red pink and light blue borders; to 16year
Boys House Jackets and Dressing Gowns; II,
II and 16year sizes made Of plaid back cloth with
plaid collar and cuffs.
Coats Each. Observation-Disclosures. S43o
Gowns. Each 81 90
First floor.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Our new stock of Canned, Pack
age and Bottled Goods is now COM
plete. Buying in large quantities
direct from the makers enables us to
offer at all times fresh, clean, up-to-
date stock. Though the prices are.
IN many instances, lower than usual,
at no time do we sacrifice quality for
price. Anything at any time, unsat-
isfactory, if reported, will be greatly
appreciated. We invite especial at
tenton to the following list for Sat
urdays selling:
New Nartcoke Tomat atoes, can Sc: dozen 81 90
New Royal Red Tomatoes. can Sc. dozen. -. 9Oc
New Maine Sugar Corn, can, 10c.; dozen ~
New Sifted Peas, can. 10c.; dozen. 20
New String Beans can, 10c.; dozen. ... Ia
New Lima Beans, can, fOc.; dozen. .......,. l 10
New Andersons Fruit Butter, can. . Is.
New Eureka Peas, extra sifted, can lie; doz 2o0
New Sliced Peaches, can............. I9c
New Strawberries in syrup can......... Inc
New Oxford Baked Beans, can 12c.: dozen RI
New flckiager * Co. California Peaches can,
35c.: dozen. Observation-Disclosures o.
New Flick:nger & Co. California Pears can.
- uV[eN' .''-.'..-..-....... 375
New Flickinge7 & Co. California Apricots can
'oe. dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3.G5
Nc" e "nea'eha' ' pa'Aase-- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25c
- ~ ' pa ---'-.......-...... lie.
- ~ i"Aes' Pachage- ge-.--............ 15c.
w" o"tahe' oefeai' paekage- ge----....-..... I5c.
ne" ufanoia' pachHge- .-...--.----.......... 12c.
New Hecker's Buckwheat, Bib package ~ 1sc
Nc" neech Nut haeon jar Observation-Disclosures. 25c.
New Strained Honey. jar 95c
.,e" O"hPoeh 1fnls' jar. .--...-..-......... 1Oc.
New kses ltali1n Lueea Olive OIL, gallon. -. 2.75
Ne" Ne fiaccus broS. Catsup, bottle PIC.
Woodward Lothrop's Bar Soap bar 10c;
case OF 30 bars. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2S5
Proctor q CANDLES oleine Soap, cake Ike;
case of go cakes ......-..........-...... $50
'chuiia star soap, cake ke-.---...--......-... Sc.
Armours Key Soap, u cakes for. ............ 25c
Siiexo Securing Soap, cake ke----........-..... &C.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
For Tomorrow. Saturday.
Attention is called to some practical
inexpensive clothing for hOusewear

lnfants Long Slips. made Of cambric and main
sock, ruftie neck and sleeves Each 25c
lnfants Nainsook Long Slips. embroidery on neck
1850 '-S''"S' '1'i'A- = e . - 90 ,BSc.
Infants Nainsook Long Slips. yoke of tucks en-
broidery neck and sleeves Each ...... Doe
Chiidren's Can brio Dresses. yoke of tucks and
Insertion, ruffie on neck and sleeves. Each 25c
Children's Cambria Dresses, Hui bard STYLE trim
med with insertion and embroidery. Each . soc
Chtldren's Gtnsham and Percale House Dresses
waist and Hubbard style trimmed with rufie and
embroidery Each 75c
Children's Dresses, made of nainsook India
linon and fine ginghaIn, trimmed with insertion
tucks and embroidery. Each 81 90
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Infants
Department.

Exclusive Imported Novelties in
Infants and Little Children's Out
fittings - Handmade Christening
Robes, Party Dresses, Street and
House Frocks, Long and Short
Coats, Picture Hats and Large Bon
nets and superb Matched Toilettes,
etc.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Girls New Clothing,

A very special value in Girls School Dresses,
made Of cheviot serge in navy and garnet; braid
trimmed; blouse style with sailor collar; sizes
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Golf Canes.

Rich Blue Military Capes, with red flannel lining
and brass military buttons. All sizes.
5000 Each.
Evening star., 1899-11-03

Golf Capes In grays and blues with assorted plaid
backs; very handsome effects; all sizes
$3.50 Each.
Evening star., 1899-11-03
Boys

Second floor.
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Second floor,
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First floor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
IOWA AT WASHINGTON,
Doings of Hawkeye Residents ut the
Nations Capital.

Washington, Aug. lo.-Iowa patents
John B. Raily. Cedar Rapids, nutmeg
crater; James W. Brubaker, Tracy.
wagon end gate; Henry f. Bruins and
+. Z. Eldredge, Wavery. automatic
windmill regulator; West Dodd, Des
Moines, machine for making lightning
rods; Jacob g. Eicholtz. Ida Grove,
harness machine: James L. Kinsell,
Belle Plaine, punching and riveting
machine; jacob Kramer. Afford, draft
equalizer; Lorenzo IL. .Nutting, Dayen-
port, operating mechanism for ehurns,
washing machines. etc; William Old
ham, Ottunwa, rotary engine; steh-
bins \. Teale and c. C. Mcpherson,
Missouri Valley, pilot coupling.
William b. Niles, of Ames. is ap-
pointed assistant meat inspector of the
agricultural department at Sl,40o a
year.
Pensions have been issued to lowans
as follows:
Ori~inal-James a. Trent. Bear
Grove, So; Theodore Mann, Lake View,
SIS.
increase-Ja James Shoemaker, Ninton,
Sc 10 SIS.
Original Widows, etc.-sarah Curtis,
Let's, SIS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
I Observation-Disclosures.

EpSyorth Park, Golfax, Aug. TO-
Eight young women from Ottumwa
af,d Agency, together with their chap
erone, are occupying tent on the Ep-
worth League Assembly grounds, not
far from the Auditorium They are:
Misses Maude Reynolds, Aaude Shad-
ford and Mae Reynolds. OF Agency;
and Misses Margaret Frost, Margaret
Peters, Blanche Trotter. Mary German,
Clara keyhoe and Mrs. II. NJ. Cockerill,
of Ottumwa. Desnite their crowded
quarters they are enjoying camp life,
up to the highest notch. A jollier9
crowd is seldom seen. and just to watch
them as they are keeping house is en-.
invable.
They declare that the only thing
that prevents their staying here ali
summer is the fear it would not rain
every day in the future, as it has since
they have been in camp. They have
yell with which they delight specta-
tors and auditors occasionally.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
VEST QUARANrINE LAWS.
Suits Begun In scott County to Recover
Damages,

Des Moines, Aug. 1o.-Great in
terest is being felt by the members
of the state board Of health and other
state officials in the outcome OF the
cases about to be started in the dis
trict courts of Scott county. Fifteen
persons We're there quarantined for
three weeks in a hotel because of the
outbreak of smallpox. These persons
are now the plaintiffs jim the suits,
which are brought against both city
and county for damages for the forced
detention. 1t is argued by the COM
plainants that they were kept con-
fined in the hotel for period of three
weeks for the sole benefit of the COM
munity and not for any advantage
to themselves as individuals. They
contend that they should not be COM
PEELED to stand the loss in matter
which was not of their own doing
and which occurred against their
wishes. 1t is claimed that some of
them lost their positions in conse-
quence of this detention. and that all
lost their earnings for this period OF
time. If they recover, death blow
will be given to the quarantine laws.
which are everywhere regarded as n
public necessity. The case is a novel
one and will exercise more than state
wide interest,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Otis Says MacArthur's Move
Was Successful.
IOWA BOYS ENGAGED.
The Fifty-first Has One 0mcer wound-
ed-Lieutenant Williams Shot In
the ThiGh-The Insurgent
Loss is Heavy.

Washington, Aug. TO- By Associat-
ed Press.)-Otis cables: s,MacArthur's
movement yesterday was very success
full and served to clear the country in
the rear, left and right of the insurg-
ents. He advanced north to Calulet,
six miles from San Fernando, where he
is now accommodating. His casualties
We're five killed and tweuty-nine
wounded. The officers wounded are:
Major Braden and Capt. Abernathy, OF
the Thirtv-siNth volunteers, leg and
arm, moderate; Lieut.. Williams, of the
Fifty-first Iowa, thigh, moderate.
These troops operated 10 the left and
advance under Wheaton and Lis
cum, consists of the Ninth, Twelfth,
Seventeenth and part of the Twenty
second, and a portion of the Fifty-frst
Iowa.
The movement was very difficult on
account OF mud and surface water. Mac
Arthur reports that the insurgents loss
was one hundred killed and three hun
dred wounded. They were rapidly
driven northward and last evening ap-
.parently abandoned Porac.in, where
they blew up the powder works.
All Quiet Now
Manila, Aug. 10.-(By Associated
Press.)-The official reports from the
scene of yesterdays fight say the day
was spent in reconnaissance. The
American troops found few Filipinos,
but there was no engagement Of i'm
sportance. \ battalion of the Seven
teenth infantry advanced very close to
Angeles and found $50 insurgents
there. A battalion of the Twelfth in
fantry reconnoitered in the direction
of Porac. The enemy there is scatter
ed. The main body of the American
army is ut Cadmium. The line is i'm
materially changed since the advance
stopped yesterday and includes the
towns of Guagua and Arita. Otis issued
an order closing the ports in the hands
of the insurgents TO inter-island traffic.
lAsuinaldo issued a4decreel July "a clos
ipg the insursent ports to vessels fiy-
ing the American flag. Under Otis or
5ders vessels under foreign flags cannot
traffic with these ports without run
ming the blockade. The gunboats Con-
cord. Yorktown, Callao and Pampagna
bombarded San Fernando Tuesday.
The Filipinos replied with cannon and
mushetry for an hour. then fled to the
hills. The houses We're riddled by the
American fire. The gunboats did not
land men. The Sheridan sailed for
home today with GOT South Dakotans,
996 Minnesotans and 205 discharged
men,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Livery Stable Burns

Ames, Aug. 10.-The Nichols livery
barn, located in South Ames, burned
yesterday morning at o'clock, along
with its entire contents, including
fourteen head of horses. buggies, har-
ness, hay. grain, etc. In fact there
was nothing saved, and men who were
sleeping in the hay NOW barely escap-
ed. losing their clothes. The origin OF
the fire is mystery. The barn was
lighted with electricity and it was a
damp night a dense fog, almost ap-
preaching a rain, hanging low. The fire
started on the first floor. The own
ers had some insurance ON the stock
of buggies. The barn was new one,
having been built about New Years
and was very good structure. 1t is
hard to estimate the loss, but it
amounts to several thousand dollars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Mrs. Beuni. !. Deal.

Lake 0koboii, Aug. 1o.-rhe wife of
Hon. George w. Bemis died here yes-
terday morning in the family cottage.
The burial will be at Independence, on
Friday afternoon. The deceased was
well known. Her husband was for a
number of years state senator and also
served six years as treasurer of the
state. Mrs. Bemis was widely known
on account of her activity in the cause
of woman's suffrage. She was a wom-
an of splendid endowments and lovely
character. deyotedly loved by all her
acquaintances. Her death will not
only be lmourned at her old home in
Independence, but also In the state at
large.
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Detective Testiiie..

New York, Aug. 1o.-(By Associated
Press.)-At the session of the Mazet
committee today, John r. Wood, de-
tective employed by the committee,
testified that last night he visited an
opium den. In one room there were
fifty men and women smoking opium.
According to Wood, the owners of the
place said everything was all right as
they came up with the long green
Wood further testified that he had
made 400 visits to pool rooms in the
CIT" since he last testified, and secured
evidence in every case.