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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25
Brisk Times But Low Prices.

here Is not much capital to be
made 10y either Of the political parties
ont OF the "signs o! prosperity" that
are everywhere arpar, Mt to those who
base their faith upon the evidence OF
things unseen. IL is true that our
mills are running on full time. Bust
ness men will tell YOU that trade is
brisk Crops have been bountiful all
over the land. But when YOU see the
wage-earncr returning from his toll, it
Is evident that his step Is not so elastic
as 1t WAS wears ago, when the hum of
industry was accompanied by good
wages and prompt pay. While the
demand Tor lumber is steady, it is at
prices which bring but small return
to the lahuring man and very mar
row margin OF profit for the capital
invested. Goods are sold at small
profit, winch again necessitates the
cutting OF every expense to place
them in possession OF the consumer;
and the farmer is compelled to reduce
all costs of planting, cultivation and
harvesting to the lowest possible fig
ure to enable him to place his pro-
duct on the market and make enough
to cover expenses, at present prices.
1t is not a season of prosperity that
makes the heart bound with bilarity
Our forest are being denuded of their
choicest growth for the means of OBJ
tanning bare livelihood; the debt on
the farm or homestead has increased
despite the prodigality of nature in
making ample returns for the seeds
sown, and the jaded nerves are strung
to the utmost tension to keep soul
and body together, without any provi-
sion for the rainy day" which inevi-
tably comes to intensity the struggle.
Such conditions as these serve a poor
purpose in keeping the spark OF hope
alive, or blaze on the hearthstone, or
flour in the barrel. That these condi-
tons are not misstated is shown by
the late failure OF several logging
camps which started into business
backed by large means and ample ex-
perience.
Why is it? Why are not the re-
suits of business what they have been
in times past? Why is it that, sur
rounded by the best resources of ma
ture to sustain the efforts of man, that
all his labors are futile? Is it not rea.
sonable to assume that a financial pol
icy which has brought so many of our
people to the verge of ruin, is respon-
sible for disposition that hedges in
all business operations with determi-
nation to "fry the fat" out of every
dollar placed in circulation? Is it SUR
prising, when the gold-power have
such a grasp on redemption money,
that the smaller holders should mani
fest 80 much trepidation about invest.
ing few dollars as to increase their
purchasing power to the utmost limit?
The fact is, We are living in an era
OF nervous excitement. 1t has demon
allied the brain as thoroughly as the
body is weakened by prolonged strain
of the muscles at any unnatural or I'M
usual tension. Aud so it will be until
confidence in our monetary system
has been restored. Then the purse.
strings will relax. Then a healthy
competition for labor's products will
result in an advance of prices which
will give labor its just due.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

The suspension of the Commercial
Bank, at Tacoma, last week, was not
much of a failure, from President
Allyn's statement that every depositor
will be paid in full, just as soon as the
preliminsries can be- arranged.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

The body OF John w. Macksy. Jr.,
son of the millionaire, who was thrown
from a horse and killed, in France, a
few days ago, will be brought to this
country for interment. Funeral SER
vices with high mass were held in
Paris, Tuesday, at the church of St.
Ferdinand DIES Loines, for repose of the
soul of the deceased.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

The U. S. Steamship Indiana,
which lately made trial trip to test
her coal consumption, is pronounced
by those who are capable of expressing
fair opinion to be the best ship of
her class afioat, being far superior to
any battleship attached to the navy of
any of the foreign powers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

EVER since the Olympian has set its
type with the Thorne machine it has
insisted in spelling the name of our
town Olympia" Now we insist upon
the old spelling, and il this "tender-
FOOT machine won't give us the moss
back rendition of the very pretty
word, it should be kicked out and a
better speller substituted.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

A WASHINGTON dispatch of the Oath
says that original pensions have been
granted to Samuel w. IIansley, of Ar
lington, and john Holgate, OF Taco ma
renewal Of pension to John S. Ste
vens, of TokOa, Whitman county, and
an increase to Sylvester Kelch, of Pa.
louise. A number of pensions have
been reissued at a much lower rate,
among them being the following resi-
dents of Washington: Nicholas III.
Owings. Olympia; Joseph w. Range,
Seattle; Nelson Gray, Vancouver; ].
III. Wild, Loomis, Okanogsn county
Harlan p. Dow, Vaner, Lewis county ;
VIM. III. Pinches. Olympia; VIM. J.
Adams, South Bend, and John d.
Owens, of Buckley, Pierce county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

AN ACTIVE VOLcANo.-Mount
Constance, the highest peak of the
Olympic range of mountains, is said
to be in eruption. Flames and smoke
can be seen Issuing from point about
200 feet below the peak, where it is
thought the crater of an active volca-
no has opened. The only doubt OF the
nature of the phenomenon is caused
by the existence OF forest fires which
have at times extended well up on the
mountain sides and the great distance
at which observations so far have been
made. A party has been organized at
Port Townsend, however, for an expe-
dition to determine just what the py-
rotechnic display indicates.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

THE Rhode Island legislature, at its
last session, appropriated $4,000 for
the construction OF sample half-mile
sections of road in towns petitioning
for them, and agreeing to pay one
fourth of the cost. Fifteen towns
have already embraced the opportun-
ity, and thus another State is practic-
ally enlisted in the good-roads move.
ment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

The Olympian has been compiling
the comments OF the press upon the
official and private life of the late Gov.
Ferry, and the singular unanimity with
which the highest praise is bestowed,
irrespective of party bias, must be ex-
ceedingly gratifying to the relatives
and many friends OF the deceased.
He has left what is better than mar
bic shaft, memory deeply enshrined
in the hearts OF the people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

A HEAVY JUDGMENT. Ben.
nett, OF Tacoma, confessed judgment
for $4,000 in suit brought by Robt.
Wingate, as receiver of the Merchants
National Bank, last week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

INVESTMENT companies in Seattle
have succeeded in securing several large
loans on city realty from Eastern
companies at low rate of interest,
which seems to be a harbinger OF bet.
ter times. When money becomes
easy" industrial enterprises will
prosper and the sunlight OF prosperity
will again illumine the land.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

A TERRIBLE cyclone visited Mexico
last week, accompanied by deluge of
rain which carried devastation over q
wide expanse of country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

THE First National Bank Of Puyal-
Imp is going out OF business and does
so honestly, paying its depositors dol
lar for dollar all it owes them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

THE Olympian suggests the organ
ization Of football team in this city,
but it is not likely to find many advo-
Gates. Our city OF classical name
supposed TO be the fountain-hesd OF
knowledge and learning for the State,
will not probably take kindly to a
proposition for education OF the feet
in place of the head. 1t will not be
on account of want of ability, how
ever, for we have in our midst some OF
the most stalwart kickers in the State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

THE city OF Tacoma has sued Nelson
Bennett for the recovery of 5000 in
warrants, which had been kindly
loaned him by ex-Treasurer Boggs,
presumably to use as collateral secur-
ity for loan. 1t seems that krugg
was not alone in using public funds
and securities for cancelling personal
favors, and it is hoped that such male
factors may be punished with enough
severity to deter other custodians of
public money from such lax system
of guardianship of an important trust.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

The shipment of six cargoes of coal
in one week from Tacoma is a pretty
fair record OF export trade these hard
times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

F. III. Biles /, in Jail at Blaine,
charged with the forgery OF several
small checks, amounting 20 $50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

BIDD ING FOR THE CONVENTION
As it seems to be the intention of the
&. o. p. to farm out the locati of the
next national convention to the high
est bidder, the s. f. Examiner offers
to give 81 900 towards fund of $780,
GOO needed to pay off the old campaign
debt OF the party, and to otherwise
assist in raising the whole amount.
Pittsburgh has already seen the
ante" and put up the 100000, and
il San Francisco Republicans, backed
by Democratic aid, see fit to go few
thousand better, they will doubtless
catch the party that plans its chief re-
lance on Dorsey sugar"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

The Auditor of The Post Office De-
partment has been insisting that no
part of the thirty days sick leave due
each clerk in the government depart
ments at Washington shall be taken
without cause. In other words, the
Auditor appears to be sensible and
honest man who insists that if a man
is we'll he shall do the work for which
he is paid, and that il he is not i'll at
any time during the year he shall
take none of the thirty days sick
leave allowed him in addition to the
thirty days vacation which every
clerk takes on full pay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25

$500 ladies' ,longola shoes 10
$500 mems cali shoe ia,
30c silks in all shade .... "A
50r all-"oh :;n-inrh thlh,t ,lHL -.
81 Go all wool ladies' cloth A.
800 la rs' glove fitting corset a.
I1c t0-inch extra quality daua-h -
SOC 3i-inch extra quality Iama-t p
Sl.22j G0-incl water proof cloth. all
wool, for capr~ ...- 3,
81 Nottingham inr curtains ~
50c all-wo"l flannel twill
Saturday next We Will sell yuu . -
inch good grade Canton flannel.
for one day, per yard at 80,
$500 wool blankets, full ~ilc -
SOU ! -
50c misses Jersey rilhrI VESTS ami
pants ........ .... -
Sl.00 misses jersey ribbed u.i,i
SUITS. ......... ~
Zoe ladies handktrchicis
l2':. ladies' hem handhcr,h,i-
81 90 mems ovcr>hr~ -
50c mems uNershirts ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-10-25
We Are Selling D1oTe Goods Than Anybody
Because We Are Selling: Because We Are Selling

Mems 10 Underwear at ...... 50 -
Ladies' 81 Union Suits at. ....... 30
Boys and Girls SOC Underwear at -
Child's pc Underwear at .. IL
Mems zoe Underwear at .. 10
Children's extra quality 2jc all-wool
hose at. Observation-Disclosures. Is
Ladies extra quality Zoe all-wool
nose Observation-Disclosures. -
Mems extra quail. Pc all-wool hose Il
Ladies' extra quality 40c vests and
pants Observation-Disclosures. -
$3.50 extra size and quality COM
forters Observation-Disclosures. Il
500 extra size all-wool blankets :; 80
IS 90 ladies' fur trimmed capes go. ; -
800 ladies' full 60-inch capes go. 30
$1,000 ladies' tailor made jackets 4 95
$1,000 mems all-wool suits. ........ 4 -
$l2JO " G g5
f''o pants -.....-. = Id
$40 boys all-wool suits ........ > =;
$1,000 youths Atwood suits. ....... ) 90
800 mems fine felt hats .. ~
$50 ladies' kid shoes ........... 215
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
BISHOPS TO BE HERE.

Many of the Most Noted Episcopal Divines
Coming to Topeka.
The people of Topeka will have the
opportunity of hearing Bishop futile of
Missouri at the opening of the Episcopal
convention Wednesday, the 18th. at 10 a.
NJ, and Bishop Whipple and Bishop
Hare on the same evening at o'clock.
On Thursday, the 10Th, Bishop Perry of
Iowa. addresses The Daughters of the
King" in the chapel of the college of
the Sisters of Bethany. at 2 p. N. Bishop
Worthington of Nebraska will address
the Woman's Auxiliary in the Guild hall
of the cathedral at p. N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
MANY BONES BROKEN
Runaway Results in Shocking In
jury to Mr.. and Mrs. Schulz.
so BADLY HURT he NAY DIE.

Horse ChurnS On Overturned Buggy
Up and Down on People Underneath.
Another Runaway on JacksonStree
MI. J. Schulz, his daughter-in-law and
little son of Mrs Schulz who live on
Gordon street, North Topeka, were the
victims of a fearful runaway accident
this morning which occurred at Fifth
and Harrison. 1t may result in the death
of BIr. Schulz; at best he will be a Grip
pie for life.
The Schulls were in an open buggy on
their way to the Seventh Day Adventist
church. When opposite the new court
house the horse became frightened and
Mr. Schulz, who is quite an old man, was
unable to control the animal.
1t ran up Fifth turning on Harrison,
where the accident occurred
Mr.. A. Hurr, an eye witness, says:
"The horse was running up Fifth street
at a terrible speed when | first saw it
and attempted to turn south on Harrison.
But the buggy didn't clear the corner
and struck the telephone pole with ter
rife force, throwing out the occupants
and turning the buggy over completely
with the Schulls underneath. They
must have struck the pavement with
fearful force.
Then the horse began kicking and at
each jump would jerk the buggy up and
down on their heads and arms. They
were not struck by the horses heels. but
the iron work on the vehicle did fearful
execution.
"a great crowd of people surrounded
the animal, checked him and carried the
occupants to the lawn of Mr.. Jucob
Smith.
A dozen boys ran for doctors. who
promptly responded"
jured. A hole was torn in the scalp on
the back of the head and the scalp torn
loose for four inches. The right elbow
was torn and bones broken so badly that
half dozen were taken out before the
arm could be temporarily Strengthened
out. The bones were actually found pro-
truding from the flesh. The collar bone
was broken and the mans face badly
lacerated.
Mrs. Schulz suffered dislocation of the
shoulder and her right arm was broken
between the wrist and elbow Her en-
tire body bore marks OF the bruising.
The little boy escaped unhurc save a
slight cut on the face.
The patrol wagon was summoned and
Mr.. Schulz sent to Christ hospital
Drs. Roby and Wehe attended Mrs.
Schulz, carefully dressing her wounds
and with the return of the patrol wagon
she was taken to her home in North To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
LOCAL MENTION.

Marie Hetzler, the 10 months old
daughter of Mt. and Mrs. Chas Hetzler,
of 1915 Clay street, died last night.
George Foster, assistant secretary of
the Christian church association, leaves
today for Lawrence to attend the univer-
sity.
The Young Woman's Christian asso-
Citations of Kansas will hold its tenth
annual convention at Holton from Octo-
Der 1920.
The rainfall yesterday amounted to
1.54 inches. At seven this morning the
mercury stood at 50 and this was the
minimum for the night.
a son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
Hanson, September 6. Mr.. Hanson
thinks it strange that the event occurred
on the same day of the month and hour
of his own birth.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Calvert, of Parsons,
Kansas, are in the city, guests of J. NJ
Padgett, 927 Quincy street. Mr.. Calvert
is contemplating engaging in the har-
ness business in Topeka
Prof. w. u. Leib, assisted by Mrs. C.
s, Gleed, gave q musical recital to an au~
dience of about seventy-five persons at
Bethany College yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Leib will give another recital in
about two weeks,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
MASONS BURNED OUT
The Fine Masonic Temple at
Boston Destroyed.
1t Was One Of the Finest in
America.
Loss ABOUT 100000.
Fire Chief Regain Jumps to
Save His Life.
Another Fireman Injured So He
Will Probably Die.

BosToN, Sept. Masonic temple, one
of the finest Masonic buildings in the
United States, was almost entirely de-
stroyed by ire today. Tie building was
magnificently furnished, and the loss
will probably reach 100000.
The blaze was trivial at first, but the
confusion resulting from two almost
Simultaneous alarms gave the fire in the
temple great start before the apparatus
arrived, District Chief Regan, who was
on top of the tower in the fremont street
side of the building, found the flames
curling up around him, and was forced
to jump to the roof, almost twenty feet
below
He escaped uninjured. About the
same time tube on the chemical engine
No. 2 exploded and Lieut. Madden, who
was working on the engine, was thrown
to the ground, and probably fatally in.
jured He struck on his head, and it
was believed his skull was fractured,
An investigation shows that above the
second floor of the temple is practically
destroyed, while considerable damage
was caused at the rear of the building,
on the second floor. The library, one
of the most valuable in the country,
and the museum of relics on
the second floor, escaped serious
damage All of the regalia rooms on
the third floor were burned out and their
contents, the regalias of many of the
Communicates, were burned out
Gothic hall, Egyptian hall and the
red room were badly damaged, with
their costly decorations. A number of
the valuable paintings in these rooms
were saved. The building was insured
for Sl65, 900, and it is estimated the
structure is damaged to the extent of
$4,000. Almost 1000 regalias are be-
lieved to be destroyed, and the loss on
these will reach over $50 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
THE LAW IS IMPARTIAL.
DR.. Powell and Editor Cowgirl Arrested
For CyeIing ON the sidewalIzs:

For Cycling on the Sidewalks.
Officer Mcdowell arrested two violat-
ers of law, both respectable citizens.
this morning, one of them the trusted
editor of the Kansas Farmer, and the
other a professional man. the official
state chemist of Kansas
This morning at 1880 Officer Mcdowell
was standing at the corner of Huntoon
and Clay streets waiting for a car when
E. B. Cowgirl, the editor of the Kansas
Farmer. came along on his Bicycle on
the sidewalk. Officer Mcdowell stepped
up to him and ordered him to dismount
The officer informed Mr.. Cowgirl that he
was violating the law, and told him to
report to the police station and pay a
fine for so doing. Mr.. Cowgirl started
down town, wheeling his bicycle along
by his side. He told Jailer Disbrow his
name and paid in SO to the city treasury.
Hardly fifteen minutes from the time
that Mr.. Cowgirl was arrested DR.. L. NJ.
Powell came along at a good rate of
speed. Again Officer Mcdowell made q
running catch. DR.. Powell explained
that he was on his way to see a sick
child, and that if he was detained the
child might die
McDowelPs heart softened at this,
and he allowed the doctor to go on. He
told him. however, that he would have
to go to the police station and leave a
doDO5it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
WOODEN MILL MAY RUN.
A Well Authenticated Rumor That it Il
to BE Purchased

to BE Purchased.
There is a rumor that the wooden mill
is to be bought by company which has
quietly organized in Topeka, and who
will put in machinery and operate it as a
wooden mill.
The mill building is advertised to
be sold at sheriff's sale next Monday,
and it is said that the company
will buy it if possible. When it
was put up a month ago there was not a
bid, though there were half dozen
people there ready to bid if there WAS
any danger of the property selling at a
very low figure.
1t ia said that the company which is to
take hold of the mill is composed of the
richest men in Topeka, and who are able
to run the mill if they choose.
F. A. Brigham, who is SO largely in
terested in Oakland, has been in the east
for some time and it is thought that his
visit has some significance and is made
to interest wooden manufacturer
in the Topeka mill, This is, however,
merely conjecture, as those interested
in the property refuse to say anything
which would connect them or any one
else with the scheme.
An attemp pit has been made to keep the
affair secret on account of the various
people interested in the sale and the de-
tails can not be learned from any source.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
MURRAY BOUGHT OFF.
Suit Against Ex- Congressman Harris
Ended by AIonsy Settlement.

Suit Against Ex- Congressman Harris
Ended by AIonsy Settlement.
The Barney Murray damage suit
against congressman W. A. Harris for
$4,000 for alternating his wifes affections
will not be tried. Murray has concluded
that his wounded feelings will be salts
fed with $1,000, and Colonel Harris has
paid him that sum AID the case has been
dismissed Colonel Harris also assumed
all the costs in connection with the suit.
The agreement was made in Kansas City
last week between the two men and the
money was paid.
Murray has been living at Lawrence
since the suit was commenced aud he has
repeatedly said that he did not care for
the money he would secure as a result of
the suit, but he wanted to have his
wrongs adjusted by court He wanted
Col Harris shown up in his proper light.
somehow he has changed his mind
and is now satisfied with d. money con-
sideraton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-07
WICHITA IN FICTION.
A Wichita Woman Appears in a
Kansas COWGIRL Romance.
Fish Spear Factory to be Started
at Newton.
OTHER STATE NEWS.
Ft. Scott Woman Throws Bad
Butter in Grocer's Face.

WICHITA, Sept Mrs. Zoe Norris
of this city appears in the current num-
Der of the Midland Monthly, in "Janet,"
a story of Kansas and the west. There
have been all kinds Of cow boy stories,
but this is romance of the cowgirl.
The scene of her adventures is Run
nymede, the town. and settlement found
ed and esta blished by an English colony
of very bright, but, for the most part, in
experienced and impracticable people,
so far as life on the prairies goes. Mrs.
Norris picture, a fine half-tone, appears
in connection with the accepted story.
"Janet" is pathetic tale of love, ending
in horrible tragedy, in Kansas cy-
clone, which catches the lovers and de-
stroys them