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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Manila dispatches state that a movement
IS under way to negotiate with Agunaldo
for the purpose OF laying the Presiden- $
amnesty proposals fully before him. In the
belief that he may be persuaded to accept
them for himself and such of his followers
as he may yet be able to influence. Mean
while preparations are being made for a
great fiesta designed to spread further
the favorable impression which the p-ocla-
nation has already made in those circles
open to American influence. This work is
well designed to hasten the ultimate estab-
lishment of American sovereignty beyond
the danger Of disturbance. The insurrec-
ton long ago degenerated into a condition
OF brigandage. The withdrawal OF troops
from the islands for Chinese duty has not
yet resulted in any marked revival Of &C
tivity among the ladrones. Such ARRAYS
as have occurred since the departure of
the 9:h Infantry have resulted in the Gus
tOmary repulSe Of the insurrectOes.
The outlook is cheering for the opening
of the season when the forces of this gov
eminent will be able to operate with
greater ease and rapIdity. 1t Is the hope
however. of this government that by that
time the amnesty proposals and the efforts
of the Taft commission Will have resulted
In such a spread OF knowledge of the
beneficent intentions Of the United States
as to minimize the necessity for military
activity. Especially II Aguinaldo should lean
toward accepting the amnesty of this gov
eminent for his followers would the task
of the government be lightened. The ques-
ton as to the personal status Of the leader
himself requires deeper consideration than
is called for by the cases of his subordi-
mates and the rank and file OF his former
army. There Is no apparent disposition TO
visit him with dire punishment The
United States wants peace in the Philip
pines and opportunity to apply the princi-
pies OF good government to the best advan-
tage Of the people II 1t cannot confidently
look forward TO peace. with Aguinaldo a
resident of the archipelago, he must be ex-
cluded from the SOIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
The Income Tax.

Now that Mr.. Bryan has begun the prep
aration of his speech of acceptance, curl
osity is excited as to how he will deal If
at all. with the question of an income tax
In some way the plank dealing with that
question was left out of the Kansas City
platform officially promulgated 1t Is
asserted that such plank was prepared
and some of the delegates declare that they
heard Senator Tillman read 1t from the
stage when he gave to the convention in
stirring tones the fruits of the labors of
the committee on resolutions. But some
how there was a slip between Mr. Till
mans lip and the printer. and when the
platform appeared in cold type there was
no reference whatever to an income tax
VIII Mr.. Bryan in his speech remedy
the oversight, or rebuke the chicanery of
that transaction? Why not? He is in
favor of an income tax. He helped to
write that feature into the German Wilson
tariff bill. And it should not be forgotten
that it was that feature of the bill which
provoked the uncompromisins opposition
of Senator Hill to the measure He had
made up his mind to accept the protection
schedules, although they gave the lie to
the platform upon which the party had
returned to power. but an income tax in
SA44iS u pVSiSt was tOo popuIiSllc LOT the
New Yorker. and he fought the provision
with all the energy of his nature and all
the resources of trained lawyer His
speech on the subject was a fine legal eff
fort, and commanded close attention on
both sides of the chamber but his party
nevertheless, kept the provision in the bill
And for that reason. although the only
democrat to do so. Mr. Hill recorded his
vote against the measure
There was prophecy in the attitude and
deliverance of the New York senator on
that occasion He warned his party against
the path upon which it was entering. He
pointed out that the democratic party had
never In convention declared for an income
tax, and that the proposition was of popu-
INST origin Take this STEP he said, al
most in so many words, land you'll be
forced further along in the same direction
until you will have lost all of your old
bearings The party took the step. and
rev weeks later at Chicago was COM
pieteiy transformed by the adoption of a
platform populistfc In every plank and by
the nomination Of candidate nine-tenths
popalist. Mr. Hill was on the scene again
protesting. but again he failed.
Now. of course, the democracy having
put the seal of its approval on an income
tax Sir. Bryan. as the democracy's candi-
date. will be justified If he makes II a fea-
ture Of this years campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Letters to The Star.

The Star has received of late a large
number of communications. intended for
publication. which have violated the funda-
mental rule governing such matters. This
rule is that the name Of the writer is al
ways required whenever a letter to the
editor is submitted. not necessarily for
publication, but to identify the writer The
Star does not insist upon the printing of
signatures save where the nature of the
matter suggests such a requirement, but it
does ask that its correspondents trust 1t
with their names, to be preserved from
scrutiny and publicity If 1t be so desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Special Sale of
Umbrellas.

We purchased an umbrella manu-
facturer's samples of fancy umbrella
handles, no two alike in the lot. at
half price-prices ranging upward to
5000 each for handle alone. We
have had these handles mounted on
cloths that will give satisfactory wear
"a reputable manufacturer as well
as ourselves being back of each UNI
brella.
We have divided them into eight
lots and offer them at special prices
as follows:
women's Umbrellas. a variety Of choice handles
and no two alike. Values up to s2.c5.
SI.5o each.
women's Umbrellas. with as many STYLES Of lr.u.
dies as there are umbrellas Values up to $3.50
so each.
women's Umbrellas. with choice silver.trlmn,ed
ivory and pearl and novelty handles. Values M TO
$3.50.
$500 each.
women's Umbrellas with handles Of genuine tor
t"ise shell. silyertrimmed ivory and pearl, and
onyx. Values up TO $3.50.
$500 each.
Mems Umbrellas. 2slnch size. Values mp to s. IS
SI,75 each.
Mems Umbrellas. inch size attractive handles
Values up TO $3.50.
$500 each.
Mems Umbrellas, as-inch size. choice handles.
Values up TO $3.50.
$500 each.
Mems Umbrellas. 2s-inch size, handsome handles
Values up to $3.50.
$500 each.
These umbrellas are all new and
most thoroughly made, and are ex-
cellent values.
First foor-Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

On account Of the vast sums of money he
has to spend 1t is likely that Mr.. William
Waldorf Aston may be tolerated in which
ever European country he decides to locate
after being frozen out Of England. 1t
would. however. be difficult to name one
where he will be welcomed to citizenship,
or regarded as desirable temporary social
acquisition Even snobs and cads, 1t Is
said, do not like to associate with more
offensive snobs and cads than themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Beers Coming to America.

From the New YO-k Tribune.
A moderate contingent of South African
Bosrs may flow in this direction after their
war is over, but the report that 10000
are coming all at once probably illustrates
journalistic enterprise without accurately
foreshadowing probabilities. The Boer al
Why's earns his living wherever he goes,
and will be welcome here. whether he fl
tiers along in driblets like his Tugela and
Vaal at low water. or pours in in torrent
Hike the same courses at flood. He will
not undertake to build UP here an inde-
pendent Boer state, but will be content to
work along obedient to the flag and the
Constitution, like the first run of his gen
Grafton hither. some centuries ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
A Clean Campaign.
From the Savannah News.


1t must be a source Of qualification to all
Americans, without distinction of party to
know that the campaign now on will be a
clean one, in a personal sense. No breath
of scandal or suspicion touches either of
the candidates Neither has been connect-
ed with any questionable transaction, and
the private life of each has been spotless
Messrs. Bryan and Mckinley have walked
uprightly before and among their fellow
men. and by the rectitude of their lives
have deserved and received the unqualified
respect of persons of all parties And the
same Is true of their running mates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
The Need.

What you want in your campaign. said
the man who gives advice freely. rs some
more good public speakers"
NO. SIR" answered Senator Sorghum
We've got to have orators. of course, for
the sake of appearance: but everybody
knows that nowadays much Of the effect
i've work is done on the quiet, man to man.
What We want Is some more good private
speakers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Mr. Roosevelt says that the democratic
party IS made up of lawless people, and
Mr.. Towne declares that he left the repub-
liean party because he felt that no honest
man could remain in 1t. Accepting both
these assertions, it must be concluded that
there Is no health In US
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23


De weather's wrong,
1t seems ter me.
1t ism what
1t useter be.
To dror my bre'f
I've tried an tried,
] somehow can't
Git SATISFIED.
Fob years us folks
Has lived along.
An all a-breathin'
Quick an strong.
De facts Is plain
Beyond a doubt.
Dis atmosphere
Is done wore out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Inc new arrangements with GERMANY
permit the importation of German paint
lhss and statuary at less expense. While
ne Is about 1T the emperor might make an
eHort To get more German poetry into this
country In order to lift the popular taste
above the "Hoch der Kaiser" standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Any attempt to retaliate by killing off
Chinese IN Europe or America would fall
far short of it's purpose. Every time one
Chinaman sees another killed he merely
regards 1t with satisfaction as a step to-
ward the reduction of too dense popula-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Have you faith in your theory about
Mars being inhabited?" inquired the sceptic
Il should say 1 have faith In it,'' an
swered the man with the telescope. why.
that theory Is good for $50 thousand words
every time l choose to write an article on
II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
A HesitatiOn.

"a number of people have invited you to
decline the nomination., said the candi-
dates friend.
YES" was the answer; but 1 haven't
quite made up my mind which I'll decline,
the nomination or the declination."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
KeeDinx Even,

why don't you economiZe?" asked the
pedestrian indignantly.
Il have economical" answered Meander-
ing Mike. II started out wit nothin' an
I've heit right on to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Alas! tits true beyond a doubt;
Our sorrows come together.
There's nothing now to talk about
Excepting war and weather,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Mr.. Bryan experiences a great deal of
difficulty in getting the .-favorite SON. idea
well grounded in Nebraska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Summer Ethics.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Is II logical to claim that a man in shirt
sleeves-that Is, a smart neglige Shirts
not as good summer form as a woman in
her shirt waist? Why can she doff ner
coat II he cannot? THIS IL a present topic
which might be taken up by the summer
schools Of philosophy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Having gotten ''16 to T. into the platform
the next question IN the minds of man,
democrats is how to make 1t STAY Their.
and be quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

As usual with sensational gold discoy-
cries, the most important consideration IN
connection with Cape Nome is how to get
back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

The only encouragement that Aguinaldo
can turn to is the reflection that even
though the war is over the presidential
election Is not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Dom Paul refuses to stop the activity in
his part of the earth in order to wait and
see how affairs will turn out in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

1t is reported that Chinese women wear
trousers. II may at all events be assumed
that the empress dowager wears them II
she chooses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
SHOOTING STARS.

Nicely is not Offering any complaints abou
the laws delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

UIn order to avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
TIRE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE; STAR. or to
the Editorial Business DEPART
ments according to tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Why II 1t in the Platform

The New York Journal takes a page to
show that free silver Is out of politics."
Then why Is 1t In the democratic plat
form?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Special Price, SIS. 90.
Our regular SS,75 grade.

Our regular SS,75 grade.
We have also just received and Of
fer new assortment of
Light Wool
Knit SFawls.
Adaptable for evening wear at the
seashore and mountains. Hand
knit and machine-knit All wool.
silk and wool and all silk.
$I-5o to $3.50 each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Summer
Rockers and Chairs.

Rockers and Chairs.
We are pleased to announce the
arrival of several lots of Reed Rock
ers and Chairs in natural, green,
red and maroon finishes. Also a
good assortment of large, roomv
Porch Rockers.
We have just received another small shIpmept Of
those popular Reed Sewing Rockers with donble
woven reed seat; strong and durable. 80,
'%1N". -
Chairs to match above Rockers. Each. /SS.
Large. roomy Summer Rockers. with double woven
reed seats, spindle back broad arms; either q, =
natural or red finish Each. 9l 81
Dainty little Sewing Rockers. with woven spllnt
seat and back, In green natural, red c. ~
Large, roomy high-back Reed Rockers with dou-
bic woven back and seat; very comfort G, 90
able. Each. Y.1OH
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Special.

We have Just purchased. and shall offer tomorrow
at nearly half price, a lot Of All-wool Rainy-da,
Skirts. They have rich plaid hacks and are hesytl,
stitched around bottom. All Lengths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23
Painy=Day
Walking Skirts.

Practical garments that should
have place in every woman's ward
robe. They are not only comfort
able, but convenient and Clearly, and
allow the free use of both hands.
Special.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-23

Store closes at 5 O'Clock: SATURDAYS at O'Clock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-19

visiting his cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Adams of Fairview.
Sam Park. manager Of the Industrial Lum-
Der company of beaumont, was registered
yesterday at the Capitol
Judge James E. Hill of Livingston was at
the Capitol yesterday.
j. U. Johnston OF Warren, representing the
]; l. Campbell Lumber company was in the
city yesterday.
Charles S. cheesborougb. well known
travelling salesman of Galveston, is located
at the Bristol.
OF Dallas. came in last night and put UP at the
Bristol.
F. I. Kellogg, clerk at the Bristol. who has
been visiting friends at Seabrook. returned
last night
Robert Morgan, Jr., of Orange stopped yes
terday' with his bride. at the Lawlor. en- route
to San Antonio.
0. C. Dupree is in the city trying to estab-
lish lumber agency for several prominent
firms in New Orleans,
William Register a prominent citizen OF
Austin, was in the city yesterday.
Coy Potter, a cotton man of Galveston, was
stopping at the Lawlor yesterday. with his
Hon. r, J. Dun Of Angleton was a guest
at the Hutchins yesterday.
Roy A. Wilson, a travelling man OF Har-
rodspurs. n.y.. was at the Hutchins yester-
day.
Hon. George +. Burgess OF Gonzales, who
! Is the democratic nominee for congress In
the tenth district, registered yesterday at
tie Hutchins house.
in the city.
CELSIUS orear, a. prominent ST. Louis travel
4 ing man. yesterday Joined his wife al tho
La"iot motel, where she has been some time
Mr., and Mrs. John B. Busch left last night
Tor Denver, Col, They bid their friends fare
X. s. Price OF Chicago, representing the
YESTERDAY. Wy
4, T. Howard a prominent merchant oil
SM sv Texas was at the Hutchins yester.
u Hampton a well known railroad man
AZ ~, thiS'Ieria, was among yesterdays arrivals
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-19
CITY BnEvITIEs.


There is IN undeliyered telegram at ms
office Of the Postal Telegraph company, us
Main street. for r. Fenoy
There viii be a meeting OF the Emmett
Council at 1880 p. NJ. A large attendance Is
expected.
There will be no meeting at the Second
Presbyterian church this morning, owing TO
the absence OF the pastor from the city.
Rev w. IL Leavell will conduct the services
at $3.50 D. M II is desired that all members
attend
Mr. c. l.. Boring has returned from the
Boring rice farm and reports one section Of
thirty acres heading rapidly The rains Of
the last ten days have helped the crop SPLEEN
didly and the prospects are fine for good
yield. The reaper and thresher will be In
operation about the 10th aud the crop vii
then soon be ready for market
The A. b. Society OF the Second Baptist
church will give an ice cream social at the
corner Of Hardy aud Providence street Tues
day evening, at o'clock.
Justice Mslsch performed the marriage csre,
mony for Jim Lee and Miss Fannie Mumford
on Congress avenue. between Hutchins and
Live Oak arrests. Ths sposn u chinamsn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-19
Personal MENTION.


Mrs, E. J. DeLesdernier has returned hons
this State
Mr. and Mrs Edward s. Rood left las,
nisht via the Houston and Texas Central
for Chicago
Mrs, C. II. Coleman and her sister Miss An
me Thomas Of Beeville. are visiting Miss
SADIE Lakewood, l2li Prairie avenue.
Mrs Sol b. Well, accompanied by her
little daughter. has gone TO Palestine TO visit
her sister. Mrs. a. S. Fox.
Misses Florence and Mamie Booth returned
6Gnu,tsday evening from pleasant trip to
Galveston.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Cox of Ballowe. Texas,
street
Miss Mildred Noble Of velasco is visiting
her cousin. Miss Morse, at 2O12 Dallas
Miss Clara Achenbaeh and her friend from
New Orleans. Miss Marie Laoombe, have
sone to spend six months west OF San An
Mrs. s. z. Minis. mother Of Wiley Minis,
ana Mrs James H. Adair, left last Sunday
evening for Los Angelas, Cal, to visit
Trends In that city,
department OF Levy Bros. left over tho In
ternational and Great Northern yesterday
for New York.
Miss Halle Todd left yesterday for Kings
Northern.
Mrs s l. Downs Of Waco is visiting Mrs
w. II. Roberts.
Master George Schueltz. accompanied by bis
Isther, mother and friends paid The Post
mechanical department a pleasant call last
night.
Dir. and Mrs Leonard W Maostee returned
yesterday from Virginia where Mrs. Macatse
mas been visiting relatives and friends fol
the past three months
Mr., Jehn Baldwin Of Springfield. O., Ia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-19

member OF the council that made the
present 10-year contract with the light
company and / naturally hesitate to In
eorse anything that would tend to repu-
date that contract. I was not elected
on the municipal ownership platform and
never In my life said that I favored pub
lie utilities being owned by the Inunici-
pllity, except where, In my judgment,
benefits will result. This is my fourth
term as councilman and in each cam
paign I reserved the right TO vote SO
saw ht on any and every matter.
Mr.. Robinsons statement in regard
to the labor ordinance, which you have
lust read TO me- Is exactly correct, so
far as | know--and l know everything
about the manipulation OF the matter
after it reached the council chamber
~
Alderman Thompson said: II base my
opposition to the proposed electric light
plant solely on the minority report Of
Gus warnecke. member OF tho electric
light board, submitted to tho eouncil a
few weeks ago as ] consider him thor
oughly competent in the premises,
am In favor Of the municipality owning Its
own electric light plant-and all other
public utilities for that tuatter-and i
voted for the bond issue"
~
Alderman l.. b. Miller is engaged at
schulenberg, and being out of the city
it was impossible for reporter to see
him and get his reasons for opposing the
proposition.
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who came TO Houston some time since from
Victoria. Tue couple will live at Smithville
Fable Tropisie, a. child of Farrs Tropilsie,
died at the family residence, 1906 Montgomery
avenue, at . O'Clock Friday night and was
buried in the Catholic cemetery yesterday
morning
The Houston Bowling club will hold q con.
test tomorrow
There are undelivered kilograms at the Of.
fee OF the Western Union TELEGRAPH com.
pany for ]. E. SCHNEIDER and J. I. Boon
The Fitzsimmons- Sharkey fight will be re-.
eetyed by private wire by rounds at the Elks
club Saturday night.
Giuseppe Donno and Miss Lucia Danna. an
ltaliau couple, were married at the Sapp
house, on Congress avenue, by Justice Hill
yesterday afternoon.
J. H. Wesley and John Jefferson coored.
were bound over on charges Of felony theft
by Justice Malsch yesterday afternoon. The
bonds were fixed at $500 each.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-19

Alderman sonnen said: Tho principal
light plant now before the council for
consideration relative to municipal ow-
nership is that l am convinced that It
is entirely inadequate to furnish the light
necessary in city the saze OF Nous Oh.
At present we have 2S6 arc street lights,
used by the city, and could use $50 more
TO give the public proper light service
The capacity Of the plant for which we
received bids is only 500 arc lights. Nov.
the folly OF the erection of plant with
that capacity can readily Us seen.
''It has been currently opo,toi tftx
/ am opposed to municipal ownership OF
{ the public utilities but this is a mistake
am not opposed TO municipal owner
ship, / would be glad to vote for plant
/ which, in my Judgment, would he OF sufh-
! Gent capacity 10 give satisfaction TO the
people who are taxed for it's ;raiuteuance.
] believe that the issuance OF an add
tonai 100000 worth OF bonds would be
enough to erect plant that would meet
the requirements OF the city, ana that
there would be no further expense TO the
city for the next ten years at least.
"A great many people have begun 10
ask why the aldermen ere interesting
themselves so deeply in this matter. The
reason Is that the council has been fooled
once. when Mr. Potter said that he could
complete the sewer system now In course
Of construction 10 justify the city for
$3.50. 900. Instead OF that amount the
council made bond OF $500 900, and even
that amount was not sufficient as this
specifications for the last bids had 10 be
curtailed in order to come inside the
balance OF the fund"
~
Il Af0vrasa Ass'ssrtin saies ~ wus q
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Ais.r.sa Asssrsia saisa 81 WINS a