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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Committees Actively at Work in Interest of
Sesqui-C centennial.
Death of an Aged Resident-LabOrer's
Rich Find General and
Personal News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 7O1 King Street,
Bell Telephone No. 100.

oeu lelepHOfie A>O. W.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, August 81. 1890.
DR.. William M. Smith, chairman of the
sesqui-centennial committee on parade. has
called a meeting of the chatrmen of the
various subcommittee of his department
for this evening at $40 o'clock at the head
quarters corner of King and Washington
streets Details for the mammoth parade,
which is to constitute an important part of
the celebration Of October II. will be talked
over and plans arranged.
The subcommittee on entertainment and
music. of which Mr.. Geo. A. Appich is
chairman, will hold a meeting tomorrow
night.
Chairman NJ. z. Harlow of the executive
committee has appointed Mr.. Frank Hume,
chairman of the Washington committee of
AleNandrians. to look after the SeSqui CEN
tennial interests in that city, and the fol-
lowing committee has been appointed to rep
resent the sesqui-centennial in Richmond,
Va; Rev. Richard L. Carne, Col. Morton
Marye, Edmund b. Addison, John Addison,
Stephen Woods. James O'Keife, VIM. Nc
Weigh and Dennis Okeife.
The rooms at the corner of King and
Washington streets now open constant
1y, and important business relating to the
proposed celebration is being daily trans
acted Since headquarters were opened the
clerical force has sent out over 900 letters
to individuals and organizations. thus thor
oughly disseminating information of the
movements throughout this section of the
country.
Death of VIM. Murray.
William Murray died at his residence.
No. 517 King street, about Z O'Clock last
evening, after a lingering Illness Mr..
Murray had reached his eighty-second
birthday, having been born in Fredericks-
burg Va, in 1917. He was twice married,
and leaves a widow and several children
The deceased came to Alexandria about
fifty years ago and engaged in the mer-
chant tailor business, which he has sue
cessfully conducted from that time on.
At the outbreak OF the civil war Mr.. Muir
ray left this city with the Alexandria
Rifemen, which afterward became Com
pany y of the 10th Virginia Regiment.
Treasure Unearthed.
John Murphy a laborer, employed on the
street gang, unearthed a rusty metallic
box. containing $3.50 in gold coin, while en-
gagged in digging a sewer through Church.
mans Alley between King and Prince
streets this morning. In former years,
misery rich man named Churchman lived
near the spot. and it is supposed he buried
the money.
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par as did the old sailor. and one Of the
pest past1mes Of the man before the mast
mas mas passed with the extension of steam.
there Is some talk of devising a method
Dy winch the old-time accomplishments of
1ne sailor shall be preserved. 1t is pointed
out they made him a good and useful man
IN Tune of action. and 1t is said the best
who knew something Of the old navy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

rrOm TII-BftS.
Yes. sir" said Mr. Winbiddle to a
stranger. Il maintain that all water used
Tor drinking and culinary purposes should
De boiled at least half an hour
you are physician, presumed"
No; am coal dealer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

II you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

$40 Folding Beds for $I2. 5o-Hoeke's.
Advertisement.
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S1 go pair for 50 so quality Portieres
W w. in art reds. greens. blues and
old rose figures; fringed. 81. 4S instead Of
IS pair for those in three-color effects.
$39S pair for the $3.50 lk-fnish Tap
estry Portieres.
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SIN OK for Box Couches, sef-opening,
upholstered In material you Sc
lect.. Only S2.4S for 50 Rockers, cobhler
seat mahogany finish. soc for the usual
81 Mahogany finish Tables, with underneath
shelf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

On CR for S2.75 Gem or Lightning Ice
" ~ Cream FrecZers, GOT. size
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81. so for $40 american Porcelain Din
floral decorations p1N'e''
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Handkerchief Dept.

Die for prettiest and dain-
test OF Ladies' 25c
and 35c Handkerchiefs. They
are the samples carried by the
importers ''drummers. Some
slightly mussed, but all are
bargains.
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Stationery, Books.

WC per pound-125 sheets-Crown Imperial
Writing Paper. Tough linen and satin
wove, octave, commercial and square; ruled
and plain.
Noe for David Harum'' and Red
Rock cloth bound. The two books
of the day.
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SD O2 for White Enamel and Brass
~Ss>O Beds. all sizes. 81 As for
Wire-woven Screens. 2.9S for Reversible
Mattresses.
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S1 nan for S175 Water Coolers. 4-gal-
W Ii w Ion size. Japanned and nickel
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Just Received.

S1 02 for the new seasons Black Mo-
hair Waists. Various STYLES,
with bias and straight tucks, cords, etc.
Also Flannel Waists. in black and autumn
More the attractive dress sleeves.
All sizes in all styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

S~ for Rabbits and oiiene Soaps."
W. retail only Not more than six cakes
to each purchaser.
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MackintosS1es Umbrellas.

Sd 20 for Ladies' and s24s for Misses
s. quality Nackintoshes with de-
tachabie military cape: .S1.G9 for Ladies'
ana Mems, o9c for Ghildren's Umbrellas,
worth SioO and 81. respectively. See them
and you'll acknowledged them splendid bar
gains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

10DC yard for Superior Dotted Swiss. SO
wv inches wide. Only 15c yard for
25c quality Renaissance effects, q inches
wide.
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SD OF for $3.75 English Porcelain Tea
Sets of So pieces, decorated in
various colOrs -
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Various Endorsements.

Dr. for 35c to SOC "Oneita"
SO Union Suits. silk Vests,
Jeweled Carriers and Onyx"
Black Isle Thread Hose. plain and
drop stitch. Double soles and high
spliced b. els.
1GOc pair for the usual 25c
~ "Onyx" Black Hose. the
famous Maco Yarn Stockings, with
double soles and high spliced heels.
1Mc for the usual 19c garments.
wv Choice of Ladies' Ribbed
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Fast Black and Russet Hose. with
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9Mc for 75c to 81 Fancy French
Lisie Thread Stockings, in
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lace effect ankles and all-oyer pat
terms.
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Pocket Books. etc.

9MT for choice of our makers samples Of
Doc to 9Sc Pocket Books, etc All
styles. in real seal. Morocco and other
choice feathers, plain and fancy. Hurry
for those lined with English caIfskin.
They'll be first to go.
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Lace Curtains Very Cheap

H. B. C1afn Co. of New York have been prevailed
distribute their surplus 1899 stock through the Paas Royal The
second consignment arrived this morning
Regular Z5c SI25 $22s $500 $500 $500 500 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-31

NOC for the soc Gowns. Draw
ers, Corset Covers and
Chemises: cambria ami muslin, lace
and embroidery trimmed To those
who have not yet learned of the
Palais Royals soc Under garments
we write: The materials are SUI
perior. the trimmings will wash,
the sizes are full. the finish Is neat.
Tens OF thousands of Washington
ladies viii verify this statement.
hSC for 81 Cambria and Light
weight Muslin Might
Gowns, Skirts, Chemises, Drawers
and Corset Covers. Regular pa
irons know of the Palais Royals 81
Undcrgarments, and Will gladly
profit by this opportunity.
S0C for the well-known SIX.
S1.50 and $l.15 Garments,
The prices are thus greatly lowered
because they are match sets that
have become broken" However.
you secure choice of three great
tables full of dainty Garments that
were and are extra good values at
l-25. $3.50 and S1.15. Only soc
for choice.
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Basement Floor.

Sn N2 for So % Lawn Mowers. 10, IL
" ~ and II inches. Guaranteed by
the eminent maker.
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Basement Floor.

Or for 2-quart Water Bottles and g.
inch Berry Bowls, looking like cut
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Basement Floor .

SSC dozen for Masons Fruit Jars.
packed in wooden box, with rub.
| hers 1890 ~
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re dozen for soc. quality Table Tum-
WV hlers, prettily etched and bell
ringing"
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Basement Floor.

M set for Mrs. Potts Bronzed Irons.
wv Three in set, with handle and
tand. Usually CSC.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-07
INCOMES SHOULD BE TAXED.
Burden OF Taxation Now Rests ON Tnos
Least Able to Pay.

Burden OF Taxation Now Rests ON Those
Least Able to Pay.
That the Democratic platform adopt
ed at the state convention of Illinois is
worthy of hearty approval ON the part
Of the people needs no argument. Fol-
lowing the silver plank comes declara-
ton that will appeal to the sense Of
justice in every heart not hardened by
selfish interest. This plank reads as fol-
lows: "We demand the adoption of
fair and equitable tax on income and
an amendment to tho constitution of
the United States if necessary to &C.
complish this purpose"
This Is just and reasonable OH its
face. AS the law now stands the burden
OF taxation is placed on the shoulders Of
those least able to pay it. The man who
has an income Of $40, 600 year may be
able to avoid taxation entirely, but the
man who earns 81 day must pay
heavy taxation and has no chance to
evade such payment By the vote of
one man on the supreme bench it has
been decided that an income tax is nm.
constitutional. Although this is simply
the opinion Of one man, it is binding SO
long as 1t is not reversed. and perhaps
the simplest way to reverse it is to Sc.
cure constitutional amendment. In
the long run justice will be secured,
and the Democratic party Of Illinois is
pledged by their platform to aid in its
securement, not only in this case, but
in other cases which will be referred to
later on
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-07
REWARD OF THE FARMERS.
Ridiculous Claims Of . Gold Standard

Ridiculous Claims Of . Gold Standard
Newspaper.
GAS if to reward the farmers for sup
porting the gold standard" says the
Chicago Times Herald. mature has
forced the purchase of $500, 600, 900 Of
our products by foreign lands" 1t is
certainly discouraging to find that both
God and nature are in cahoots with the
Republican party. It will be news to
you to learn that nature. probably act
ing under Gods direction, caused q
failure of the wheat crop throughout
the world and starved millions of people
in India, Italy, Spain and other gold
standard countries in order to reward
the American farmers for voting for
Mckinley.
Really. are these plutocrats lunatics,
or is it possible that their dupes are
such asses as to swallow rot of that
kind-rot that appears as an editorial
in the paper mentioned Nature does
not support money standard or any
other scheme Of men. She dispenses an
even handed justice to all and will wipe
tho Republican party off the earth, even
though it be a great exponent of sound
money, for disregarding her laws Just
as quick as she will gather into tho
kingdom come the meekest, most
chumpish voting king that ever sold his
ballot for drink. But while the plutes
can't monkey with nature very much
they have had their own sweet ways with
the working classes SO long that perhaps
they have conceived tho idea that they
are in league with God and nature
Coming Nation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-07
Form No. 22.
Mt ice of Sale of Timber on
School Land.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
April 1899. at the hour of O'Clock In the alter
noon, said day, at the door Of the court. house
in Thurston county. Washington, the timber on
the following described school land will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder therefor.
to-wit:
NV = of Sc x section Sc. township 16, range
west. 9 acres. $3.50; SW a of NEi4 section 81.
township 16, range 4 west, II acres, Sl22.5 so; NV
!. of SW q section SO. township l6. range west.
Ii acres, $i65,0O; WK of NE = of SW a section
36. township 10, range west, 10 acres, $l02 %.
Said timber on said land will be sold for not
less than the appraised value as appraised by
the Board of State Land Commissioners in the
manner provided by law, u statement of which
Is now on hle In the Office Of the Auditor of said
county.
Terms of sale are: Cash, 10 be paid on the day
of sale.
The timber on the above described lands are
offered for sale by virtue of order Of the Board
of State Land Commissioners, made ON the 9th
day of March. 1899. duly certified and on file in
the Office of said County Auditor.
X. A. GRAHAM,
County Auditor.
Dated az OLYMPIA, Wash, this 9th day of
March, A. ID. 1879, 81
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-07
True Democrats,


The Democratic party. when war seemed near
at hand,
Advised speedy conflict with the foe:
Patriotic speeches were made throughout the
When history Is written and tho tale Of war Is
And the heroes brave are counted name for
name,
As many friends Of silver as advocates of gold
Of fame
From the brave and fearless Dewey and the
gallant Winfield Schlcy
To the humblest private fighting in the ranks
Surrounding Santiago or In Manila bay
The Democrats were foremost with the
Yanks.
No partisan can deprive them OF the elories
they have won;
On their military record We'll stand pat
As sure as the eastern horizon welcomes tie
morning sun
Our next president will be Democrat
Bivouacking in Cuba and the farof Philippines
Beneath the starry flag OF Uncle.Sam
Two armies wrapt in slumber are dreaming
peaceful dreams.
Sheltered by the mango and the palm.
When the enemy surrenders which 1t soon
will have to do.
Within our hearts we'll have some grassy
plats
And welcome home the gallant boys who
bravely wore the blue
And camp them there Us silver Democrats.
g. B. Hughes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-07

ORLANDO Harris, the man who alb
Quoted his neice, Daisy Benner, from
the Upper Wynooche river, and kept
her hid out in the woods for many
months, and for a long time evaded
the authorities, has had his trial at
Montesano, and plead guilty to the
charge of rape, expecting by the plea
of guilty that he would get light
sentence, but in this he was disap-
pointed, for Judge Hodgdon gave him
the full limit of imprisonment in the
penitentiary, for life, and he will be
taken to Walla Walla shortly. Daisy
Benner seemed to be anxious to shield
her uncle, but since his sentence she
has gone home to the farm on the
Wynooche, with her mother.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-07

SHERIFF Mills, of Tacoma, has spec-
ial deputies patrolling the county in
search OF the robbers who have been
holding up SO many people.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17

Sold by Hngbsou-Liaon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17
Rloting in Cienfuegos.

Cieofuegos. Provirae Of Santa Clara.
May Is, 8 p. m.-Abous 5 O'Clock this
afternoon a gang OF Cuban lsbore's
called upon Capt Barker. captain OF
the port. and made demand for back
pay. As they were violent, Capt.
Barker drew his revolver The labor
ers retired. bat returned soon after with
SO others and made similar demaod /,
using obscene and proiaue language,
insulting Capt. Barker and Offering
threats
The Cuban police we're ordered to
arrest the malcon:ents and a general
stree. fight followed, in Which ooe
laborer was killed, and seven persocs
we're wounded, including three mem
bers Of the Cuban police force. As the
Cuban populace became very Insulting
and threatened revenge, an ouib.eak
was expected, and the Second Uoited
States Infantry regiment was ordered
into the city. The troops are paisollIog
the town this evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17

There has been practically no change
in the Philippines within the past
month, aud settlement is by nomeans
IN sight. The American army Of sub.
iugasion continues to fight uulmporssns
battles, to achieve unimportans victo-
ries ard to drive the Filipiuos from one
point to another, but without seriously
erippling them, aud the paci6catioa OF
the islands under American rule has
not been attained, The fact that
Admiral Dewey is coming home at once
is one straw that shows how the wiad
blows. Sometime ago it was announced
that he would remain at Manila uoti!
the var had been ended and peace
restored, but he has now decided to
return to Americs at once, showing
that be did not care to ptolosg his stay
indefinitely, the restoration OF peace
bsiog TOO probleuasicai and too far IN
the future to admit of calculation as to
when be could return to America-if be
waited for it to be consummated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17

A good old reform brother of the
Hiilsdale section of this county is re.
ported TO be auxious to know OF the
whereabouts of the Hon. B. R. Tillmao,
of whom he beard good deal several
years ago. The Hilisdale brother does
not read The Gseenville News and has
got lost from his leader.
The Hillsdale reformer should ee
informed ,hss Senate, TilImao is all
right and doing very we'll He has not
ben heard very much OF recently be-.
cause he hss been 10 New York and
Washington aud other places where
there are 3 good many meo who are
bigger meu than he is. He doesn's
make much Of splash in . pond
where the are large dsh. although be
can create great oommosion here.
He is all right-liviog in very
handsome house. we ere told. he IS
ce,tsioly dressing we'll and getting fat.
and we are glad of it. If be was not
prospecting We would not De so'e 20 7ee
any results Of the great reform move
mens he led-which would be pity.
But the novemo ons has caused the fat
teniog aud geuerel personal improve
meus Of Ben Tilman. has given him
better clothes to wear, q better house
to live 10, has given him more money
to spend than he used to have and
has made him generally more comfort
able and beautiful.
We do no. know whether these were
the purposes the Hillsdale reformer had
in view When be voted and worked for
reform 10 1890 aud 1892. or whether
he feels they arc worth the trouble he
took but they are results It cannot
be said that the great reform movement
has done uo,bing 1t has helped Ben
Tillmau along powerful" as We say
here 10 the up country.-Greer7ille
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17

From the cackling that is being
done about trasts we might suppose
they were something new. The
truth is, combinations of capital and
concentrations of labor have been in
progress for many years The big
Touring mills represent many small
ones forced out of business Every
cotton factory represents some thou
sand of spinning wheels and hand
looms and little home industries aboi-
ished Each Of the iron foundries in
the cities. by use of large capital and
concentration of skill, has killed
scores of farm and neighborhood
blacksmith and repair shops
The process has Only moved up
ward. The combinations and con-
centrations have become larger. The
big enterprises and industries which
absorbed and destroyed many small
ones are in their turn being absorbed
or destroyed by others get bigger.
Of course the huge trusts are dam
gerous. and the more dangerous be-
cause as a rule they gain and keep
their strength by selling better arti.
cles than their competitors at lower
prices Their danger is that they
mould the wealth of the country
into compact masses controlled by a
few men. The car of Russia has no
more power over the welfare, com
fort aud safety of mis- subjects than
she directors of some of the grea.
trusts in this country hold over the
welfare. comfort and safety of the
people here
The remedy is plain and direct. II
is free trade, open competition, the
admission of the American people 70
the markets of The world We do
not need to have trusts destroyed
We need 70 have them made harm
less. and the result will be brought
by the worlds competition Green.
Vile Nows.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17
MURMURS FROM PUERTO
RICO.

Events 10 the Philippines and Incl
dentably in Cuba have been SO absorb
ingly interesting of late that pubic
attention has been diverted from
Puerto Rico. Yet it is not certain
that we are free from danger in that
quarter. The people have been ex-
c;eedingly amiable thus far. aud little
disposed to give trouble of any kind
But they seen to have been doing
good deal of thinking. just the same,
and it would not be surprising II
they would kick up their heels at any
moment In fact there are already
evidence of discomfort down there.
The expression of it has been very
ouiet and diplomatic thus far that is
not deep seated As matter of tact
the contrary is true As the late Mr..
Conkling once put it "the shadows
murmus while the deeps are dumb" :"
Some time ago the natives OF
Puerto Rico appointed Dr.. j Julio
Hanna and MonneI Zeno Gambia com.
missioners to wait upon President
Mckinley and suggest the adoption
of certain measures of government
control which in their opinion are
urgently needed iu the island. This
they did on the 10th of April but
having failed to get any satisfaction
they have now presented their views
in writing and at great length
They ses forth reasons why, accord
ing to their views, the military con-
troll of Puerto Rico should not con-
tinue. '.The chief error of Spain in
it's colonial policy subsequent to
1925 they say "was attempting to
rule Cuba and Puerto Rico through
military authority and upon their
reports" and:
s.Under Article TX, of the treaty
of peace between the United States
and Spain, by which Puerto Rico
was ceded to the American Union,
the Inhabitants born in the island are
absolutely disfrancised. They have
no civil rights. They have no political
status. They are pariahs. They
have no nationality. They have not
even the right to choose one. The
treaty says that civil rights and
political status of the native inhabi-
tants of Puerto Rico shall be deter
mined by Congress. The spaniards
residing in Puerto Rico were more
favored. They can either remain
spaniards or become American citi-
zeus The native Puerto Ricaps can
do nothing. They are neither Span
iards nor Americans. If they want
to travel and desire an American
passport. the passport is refused
them. American rights and privil
eges are not within their reach
American liberty means to them
nothing else than being ruled by an
American general, and military con,
troll is to them the only exponent OF
Law and social order"
This is not only true, but it. is
temperate and logical. More than
that it is q germ of discomfort that
will grow and develop into serious
trouble. We have no just right to
subjugate any people in this way,
and the fact that these oppressed
people feel the iguoniny and express
it with such force and accuracy is the
best evidence in the world that they
will resent the wrong if it is contin.
ued There is no disloyalty to the
government in admitting this fact.
There can be no treason 10 being
lust The imperiaiist aims of the
present administration will bring
disaster to the country and it is the
duty of all citizens TO sound the
D, Wofohroon