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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-04-25

statehouse at a cost OF $50, 600. 1t was
rectangular brick building, very bald
| and severe in style, and was burned, TO-
gether with many valuable records,
state bonds, the state library, etc., in
1887 1t was in that building that the
Missouri Legislature for six consecutive
terms elected Thomas II. Benton to the
United States senate.
The present capitol was begun in
1888 and first occupied in 1910. The
central portion only was built at that
time, the wings being added in 1887.
The total cost is stated to have been in
the neighborhood of $780, 900. The
present executive mansion was built in
1902, during the administration Of the
late Governor B Gratz Brown, its first
occupant. The only other state build
ing to be affected by removal is the su-
preme court house, not an expensive or
imposing structure, finished in 1881.
Though it might not be stretching the
point greatly, in case the people indorse
the legislatures action, to speak Of Mis-
souri's capital as a migratory institu-
ton, still it has been stable compared
with the capitals of some of the states
That of Kansas, for instance, has been
removed six times, the state government
has been located in seven cities, and
nearly every one of the removals was
accompanied by bitter contest, where
as the contest over the proposed move in
Missouri is the first one of the sort re-
corded in the history of the state.
The history of the seat of government
in Iowa is varied one. That part of
Uncle Sans farm now capitalized by
Des Moines belonged to Spain in the
earliest days of white domination in
America, then to France, then to Indi-
ana, Michigan and Wisconsin in turn.
It was not till 1884 that the United
States government acquired title from
the Indians to the lands of what is now
Iowa. During the years it was consider
ed part of Indiana it received scaut
notice from the lawmakers, hit tho
Michigan territorial council organized
all the region north CT Missouri and
west of the Mississippi iuto the county 0f
Des Moines and the township Of Julian.
with a courthouse at Dubuque. In 1886
Michigan became u state, ana iowa
made part of the new territory of Wis
consin, was divided into two counties
Dubuque and Des Moiues When q last
in 1888 it was admitted as q territory,
the capital was located at Burlington
and remained there for two years. Ia
1910 q transfer was made TO Iowa City,
but in 1857 the legislature named q
new site near the junction Of the Rae
coon and Des Moinas rivers--the loca-
ton, III fact, of the present capital, Des |
Moines. Ten years before that an effort |
had been made TO remove to Monroe |
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sidence, and it is likely that it will de-
crease still further during the coming
year. With the beginning of 1896, how
ever, there will be q revival of interest,
which will gradually increase until the
fall election, when tho whole matter
will be definitely and finally settled by
the voters, who, according to the reso-
luton, are to have the last word
1t is apparent from the tone of their
printed and spoken comments that the
partisans of Jefferson City fear the
worst, but nevertheless they will make as
strong fight as they can. OF course the
introduction of this question into the
presidential campaign of next year will
add new and unwonted elements to
political contest certain to be sufficient
~ heated and picturesque without
them, as all presidential contests are.
Some notion of the manner in which
the battle is to be waged may be gather
ed from the act that already the friends
of Jefferson City declare the entire
movement to be in the interests of few
Sedalia men owning choice real estate,
while the friends of Sedalia proclaim
from the housetops that Jeff City" is
the most forsaken town on the globe,
and that it is impossible to get good
board and lodging there at reasonable
prices. Besides they call attention to
the facts that Sedalia is the converging
point of several lines of railroad, while
Jefferson City may be reached by but
one. They say Sedalia has fine streets
and business places, while Jefferson City
is somewhat deficient in these direc-
tions, and so on.
Beyond question the Sedalia contin-
gent did remarkably clever work before
the legislature. There was no playing
upon brass bands in advance of the at
tack upon the lawmakers, no announc-
ing in the market place that Sedalia
was about to capture the capital. All
the preliminary business had been
quietly done at Sedalia before the day
of the final onslaught A company had
been formed for the purpose of buying
desirable landed property in the to be
capital and its suburbs, options on about
everything in sight there had been So:
cured, and the desired removal resolu-
ton, which provides that the change
shall cost the state nothing either in
the way of removal, sites for state build |
ings or buildings themselves, was print |
ed in sufficient quantities. No one in |
Jefferson City knew anything about the |
movement until it was sprung upon the
Legislature, and then, so we'll was the |
plan arranged and carried out, in the |
space Of few hours both houses had !
taken action and motion to reconsider
had been lost, thus shutting out all pos
sibility of future reconsideration.
If the people ratify the action of the
legislature, Sedalia will be the fourth
location of the capital since the organi-
cation of Missouri as territory in 1912.
The 'town Of ST. Louis was then des-
ignated as the meeting place of the gen
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OLD CAPITOL BUILDING AT ATLANTA.
City, Jefferson county, but the plan fell
through, and their money was refunded
to lot buyers. The first legislature built
q frame structure, not unlike an old
time tavern, for q statehouse, but it
soon burned down, and later sessions
were held in Zion church, the first house
of worship built in the northwest, torn
down few years ago to make room for
q theater. AT Iowa City a stone struc-
ture, handsome and imposing for the
times, was built, and at Des Moines q
plain brick building was erected and
used from 1856 to 1884, when the pres
ent really handsome and suitable build
ing was finished at a cost of So, 876, 800,
This building is said to have been erect.
ed more economically, considering its
undoubted architectural dignity and
splendor, than any other governmental
structure III America. The stone capitol
at Iowa City is now the central building
of the state university.
The contests over removals of capitals
in Dakota before it was divided, in
Montana and in California, where only
a few years ago there was strong but
unsuccessful movement on the part Of a
portion of the legislature to desert Sac
ramento, are matters Of more recent his
tory. The capital of Georgia was re-
moved from Milledgeville to Atlanta in
1868 after a contest, much interrupted
by the civil war, lasting for 90 years.
When the transfer was made, the legis-
lature rented for capitol a part of a
building in course Of erection as an
opera house. Later the entire structure
was purchased and used for the state
government until the completion Of the
present capitol. The old building,
which looked very unlike statehouse,
was lately torn down.
The state capital has always been 4
bone of contention in New York, al
though the idea Of removal from Albany
has never been seriously considered.
The extravaganza displayed on the pres
emit unfinished structure, now under way
for about 80 years, has kept things con-
stantly stirred up, however, and this |
will probably continue for some years
to come. Early contests in Rhode Island |
and Connecticut were solved by the es-
tablishment of two capitals in each Of |
these states. The capital of the United |
States was first located in New York, |
then Philadelphia and then Washing |
ton. The oft repeated propositions to
transfer it to the west have met with |
no great encouragement so far.
CHARLES APPIEBEE.
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SHALL TT BE MOVED?
MEANING THE CAPITAL OF THE
GREAT STATE OF MISSOURI.

The Voters VIII Decide In 1896 Whether
They Prefer Laws to Be Made In JefEer-
son City or sedaIia-CapitaI Removals
In other States.
The state of Missouri is in state of
excitement and has been so ever since
the passage of the resolution, short
time ago, providing for the removal of
the capital from Jefferson City to Soda
lia 1t is true that the excitement is
very mild in some parts Of the state, not
ably the big cities of st. Louis and
Kansas City, but the feeling is intense
enough in other sections of the common
wealth, particularly Jefferson City and
Sedalia, to make up fair average of
excitement all over the state.
At the present time the emotional
turmoil raised by the action of the legis-
lature is in a condition of partial sub
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EXECUTIVE MANSION AT JEFFERSON CITY.
eral assembly, and its first sessions were
held in q private house. For eight years
the general assembly met annually in
st. Louis, but in 1920, when Missouri
was made a state, it was decided to re-
move the capital to st. Charles, where
1T should remain until 1926, after
which itwas to be transferred to Jeffer-
son City. The idea in locating at the
latter place was to get as near the geo
graphical center Of the state as possible,
a matter Of much more Importance III
prerailroad days than now. The actual
geographical center is at Centertown,
Cole county, but as it was extremely
desirable that the seat Of government
should be on the river Jefferson City
was chosen.
The money for the erection of the
state buildings was raised by the sale Of
four sections of land, about 2, $50 acres,
donated for the purpose by the United
States government. But two families
resided there when the first sale took
place, but the fact that the place was to
be made the seat of the state govern
ment caused lots to sell we'll. and the
proceeds from the sales between 1920
and 1896 were sufficient to furnish
- - Co. che construction of the first
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The Crook of Truth"

The Duke of Devonshire possesses as
an heirloom Claude Lorraine's Book
Of Truth which is said to be one of
the rarest and most valuable books in
Europe. It is at any rate worth six
times as much as the famous "Mazarin"
Bible The late duke is said to have
refused $50, 900 for it.
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Any special design for rubber
stamps engraved to order at the
GAZETTE office.
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Note That the War

Is over, and it is the duty of every citizen
to support the existing form of govern
ment. Although things may not move
with the cordially that would insure an
everlasting peace, still they may be al
lowed to subside into that indifference
without animosity, that would allow
either party to work out their best
interests.
All things considered it may be for the
best, but time, the only arbitrator in such
casep, must alone decide that. J. g.
STEWART is a plumber. and will do
your work in a shape aud at figures that
will give satisfaction.
3949-tf Is BETHEL STREET.
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LOOK AT THEM,
TAKE THEM HOME,
TRY THEM ON I!

And return them if they
don't suit you.
These Corsets are made in
style to fit and suit every
body and their purses.
They are in forty-seven diff
ferent styles and range in
price from 81 to SIS per pair.
Ask to see the Extra Long
Waist SoNNETTE for 1926.
They can't be beaten.
IF you can't get Corsets long
enough, remember you can get
the "SoNNETTE" with SIX
HOOKS.
Should you want a Corset
with REAL WHALE BONE, get
the "SoNNETrE."
Anyway come in and see
them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
AS TO GOLD.
Another Communication Prem the State Geolo- giSt, Honry McCalley, Which Is Both
 Timely and Interesting.
To the Age-Herald: A

To the Age-Herald:
 notice in your issue of the goth in- stant quotation from Dr. George F. Becker, the best authority. perhaps, on gold in this country, which might lead many to suppose that it was possible to find gold in paying quantities in any for nation or in any part of Alabama The following is a part of the quotation; 'lt used to be supposed that gold was con fined to rocks of certain ages, almost like coal, and that there was one era in which almost all the gold was deposited The researches of the past fifty years have shown that there is really no such rule and that the deposition of this metal is dependent on a combination of chemical and physical conditions which have come about in different eras at diff ferent times"
 Dr. Becker says, therefore in sub stance. that while gold may have been deposited at any time or in any geolog- teal formation up to the present day, it's deposition is strictly dependent on what he terms chemical and physical conditions. Now his essential chemical and physical conditions are nothing more or less than what are included in the general term metamorphism. the chang ing and recrystalization of rock by heat moisture, pressure and chemical agen- cies. This metamorphism, like all of it's
  as we all know, most common in the older rocks, though it is not necessarily confined to them. Hence there may be netamorphic or gold bearing rocks as late as the tertiary, though they are very scarce. Gold, however may occur in stratifed rocks that are not metamor- phic, but in such instances it must have been originally deposited in metamor- phic strata and must occur in meta morphic material, as rounded nodules, pebbles and sand. that have been washed from a metamorphic region and rede- posited in strata of a later formation. Such gold would be of true placer na- ture or would be washed or transported gold with a fineness depending on the distance that it has been washed
 Metamorphism is, therefore. all essen- tial for the deposition of gold and with out it there can be no gold in situ. There is no metamorphism. or the slightest signs of it in any of the rocks of Ala bama to the northwest of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. There is, therefore, no gold in Alabama In stu to the northwest of this railroad.
 HENRY McCALLEY.
 TTniverSitv Ala May 30
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
HO FOR LAkEVIEW.
Ire Confederate Veterans Picnic Today Prom Ses to Be Great Afar-LiSt
 of Prizes.

Every body is going to Lakeview to- day for a day of pleasure and sport The Confederate veterans relief fund will be greatly augmented by the pro- ceeds of the picnic and much good will thereby be accomplished.
 Special ia acilties for handling the large crowd that will be in attendance have been arranged by the management Of the Highland Avenue and Belt dummy line and there will be no trouble in that direction.
 The following are the contests and prizes for same to be awarded during the day and evening by judges selected for the occasion:
 Best shotgun match, S hat.
 Swimming race for men-First prize, silver medal; second. one shirt and tie. Swimming race for boys-One silver clock.
 : Running race for men-one wooden Running race for boys under 15-First, one shaving set; second. silk handkef- chief. th&
 Running race for boys under t2-First, one silver cup; second, silk handker- chief. 9e sia Jumping bar-One clock
 Throwing hammer-One pair kid gloves.
 Baseball, citizens match-One rocker and box cigars.
 Baseball, veteran soldiers-One um- brella, box cigars. @
 Beauty contest-Frst prize, album; second, fan: third, harp.
 Best all round dancer, lady-t1rst prize, fan; second, toilet box.
 Best waltzer-First prize. slippers; second. card receiver.
 Bicycle race-First prize, silver but ter dish; second box cigars.
 Bicycle race, boys under 17-First, one pair shoes; second picture.
 Best gentleman dancer-ftrst, one um- brella; second, one box cigars
 Bag race-One box cigars.
 Best long jump-One pocket knife. A beautiful gold spoon to be voted the most popular lady on the ground, and a Confederate badge to the most popular Confederate veteran
 Judges will report on the ground promptly at 10:30 o'clock
 ROBERT CHISOLM,
 Chairman Committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
THE PROGRAMME.

The following is the programme for the entertainment given for the benefit of the relief fund of Camp Hardee, Satur- day, June l.
 Bicycle race will take place at Il o'clock a. m.
 Shooting match by shot gun 11:10 a. m4 Running race for men 11:30 a. m.
 Running race for boys 11:35 a. m.
 Bar jumping 1145 a. m.
 Throwing hammer II :45 a. m.
 Swimming match for men 12 m.
 Swimming match for boys 1210 D. m. Dinner 1915 to 1:30 p. m.
 Catching greased pig 1:45 D. m.
 Baseball games-Howard college vs. mill club ? D. m; Camp Hardee vs. Gus ter post D. m.
 Baby show, girls, 5 to 10 years, 3 D. m. Matinee. opera Mascot" D. m.
 Dancing commences commences at 2 D. m. s' Judges for contests-Capt. Joseph F. Johnston General Ferguson, Maj w H. Hunter W. T. Parker and Gus Schillin- ger. O. Judges for beauty show, Drs J. D. Gibson, W. c. Forster, Mayor VanHoose, Harry Mercer and J. l.. Chalifoux. v Judges for dancing, Mrs. George c. Ball, Mrs. M. V. Joseph and Professor Judge.
 By the committee of Camp Hardee <
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
N NerVousness

Is only another name for impure blood, for no person is weak and ner- vous whose blood is perfectly pure.
 Whenthe blood is full of the germs of disease, and lackingin the red cor puscles which give it vitality, when it fails to properly nourish the organs and tissues of the body, what can you expect but that tired feeling and ner- vousnessF
 Of course Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Catarrh and Rheumatism are uni versally recognized as blood diseases, for which Hoods Sarsaparilla, as the best blood purifier, is everywhere acknowled the greatest remedy.
 Therefore, as Hoods Sarsaparilla cures all blood diseases, it is the best remedy for that condition of the blood which causes Nervousness:
 It is a false idea to think you are curing your nervousness when you are taking a preparation which only quiets your nerves! It is like trying to "drown" your sorrows in the flowing bowl. They are sure to return.
 We wish to make most impressive, then, this truism:
 You cannot purify your blood by DEADENING or QUILTING your nerves with opiate, narcotic or nerve com pounds. If you take such articles you are only TRIFLNG with your troubles. There is SURE to be REAc- TON which will leave you worse than you were before.
 Why not then, take the true course, follow the bee-iine to the state of health, purify your blood and cure your Nervousness by taking
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
A Leaf Fluttered by the Wind

Is not more tremu1ous than nerves de- bilitated or overstrained. Nights of un- rest, followed by days of discomfort, are the common lot of the nervous This class of invalids, too, is usually troubled with indigestion and imperfect assimi- lation. Indeed, to the inability of the system to perform these twin functions may be largely attributed all nervous
 symptoms. Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters is a sovereign remedy for nervous ness. Dyspepsia and non-assimilation of the food are remedied by it. as are also malarial and kidney complaints, biliousness, constipation and rheuma- tism. Confirmed nervousness cannot be permanently remedied by opiates or sed- atives, which are highly prejudicial to health, and soon fail of effect save in increasing doses. The Bitters first ini- tiates, then confirms a vigorous dis charge of the various functions, and removes obstacles to that end Take it consistently at regular intervals.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
AN INTERESTING VISITOR.
A Representative of inc Pullman Car Company
 Looking Over the City,

There was a visitor at the rooms of the Commercial club on yesterday who was more than ordinarily interested in Bir- mingham, but purely from past mem ories. He was met while there by rep1 resentative of the Age-Herald, and quite a fluent and versatile talker he proved to be- This was MT. D. Dody of Pullman, H., who was formerly superintendent of education for the city of Chicago, and is now connected with the Pullman com pany and editor of the Pullman Journal He has been in attendance on the Amer ican Water Works association at Allan ta and stopped over in this city purely from curiosity. He said he had never been to Birmingham, but that twenty seven years ago he was employed by company to make an estimate of the cost of giving slack water navigation on the Warrior river, which he did without having made a survey of the stream, taking the representations given him as a basis It turned out that these par ties had options on some 50,000 acres of land immediately around Birmingham, but being unable to interest capitalists they could not materialize their scheme. Had their plans succeeded MT. Dody would have been the engineer in charge of this work But he went on to speak of his interest in Birmingham, and had stopped to obtain certain data regarding this city which might yet bring him here and prove of great value to Bir- nlingham.
 Just what that might be he would not say, though the reporter learned that there was something of interest to the Pullman company for which he desired information, and Birmingham may cap ture a branch of that great company's works if steel is made here in the near fl1tllrp.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
The o. s. Govt Reports shcw Royal Baking Powder superior 10 all others
A Small Engagement in Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, May BOA body of men guarding cattle, which were to be brought here to supply the city with meat. was intercepted by the insurgents yesterday and force of troops were sent to their assistance. The troops at tackled the rebels. who were in large numbers and well armed, and fight en4 sued in which two rebels were killed amt five wounded. The government loss was two killed and four wounded The in- snrsents were driven off and the cattle were brought to the city,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Clubbed to Death.

Henderson, Ky, May 3O.--John Swana- gan. colored, was killed this morning while attempting to break jail A con- spiracy to escape had been found to ex- ist among several of the prisoners
 When they attempted to escape 1t re- suited in the death of the leader Swan agan was a powerful fellow, and before he was subdued he whipped Jailer Kohl
 Deputy Jailor Whitehead and three ne- gro trusties. The negro fought des- perately for his liberty until cIubbed to death with billies by the jail officials
 The coroner's jury returned a verdict ex- onerating the jailer and his assistants
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
HOODS Sars saparilla

L,Iion,e Adapted to any business or pro- 'Siidiicii , fession, ruled with printed head Contract and to f feauire % the least tnI possi. Correspondence 6sia Ss wans saS pssr to auofy fnssg Dooo,Ie to any name and save time and neCOiuS money. 5000 used saG reordered. All kinds of Labor Saving Records on hand or made to order.
 CIAELEN, Publisher.
 166 Broadway. New York. 4-9-2m
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Orpanized.

The Birmingham Coal Exchange was organized yesterday evening by the re- tail coal. dealers of Birmingham. After consultation they agreed to advance to $2 50 per ton for lump coal and $2.25 for nut coal. The meeting was harmonious, the entire body agreeing to abide by the price. The report from each dealer showed a loss in their business for the past two wears.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria
As 10 the Chinese Loan.

Berlin. May 30.-The North German Gazette denies the report that the pro- testing powers have arranged for the floating of a Chinese war loan, or that the Rothschlds have been entrusted with the raising of such a loan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01

Get your flour, hams and lard from us. We are still selling extracts of vanilla and lemon. Boggan Grocery and Commission Co.,, 2O2l 2d ave- nue. 6-I-2t n