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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

menda IA America. Il was period "a
which the FnasasH were graWAs Mssa4Ah4sF'
ana the first ambition es the new wealthy
Waa Go have valuable senaE But tne AaAt
few years the ei@iAution Of .Ale aeAlFe
fer dtzpiay has been very natieesh1e,
4hsfe have been othe-' influences at WORK
"a thia direction without denbt. put no
ehHnEs ia the methods Of the -Four AtnH
dfed" ia that regard has been the great
rector, a few yasrs ago a bride Ia fashion
aaie society who failed to receive ecafiY
parure Of diamonds OF something OF tnae
~ I, was pitied- Nowadays, auch PlsssA-a
are not considered in the best Of taste.
while the diamond trade has oeen
ss1aay IA one way" said Mr.. kunz- IhsIs
Ter use You will still see them az me
Jail, at the opera. but you no longer see
lIelh 10 the street cars or on the prone
Hales and garish displays are rarity
u ne trade in Opals has not been as care
fully watched as the diamond sales, and
SO IL cannot be put in accurate figures 5ut
4 IS true that in the past four or I'VE
years 1t has increased two hundred to four
Iundred per cent. 1t is particularly good
MS year The opal Is a handsome jewel
trade
Ten persons buy opaIs nowadays where
one bought them ten years ago. No doubt
tue old superstition had something to do
WIN IT, but 1t is true that opalH are now
l-s Iashion- The opal viii sometimes
-e-A5S IN luSIers and enanatiOnE from tne
Oouy IN certain diseased conditions will
produce this effect The variation in the
moisture contained in the tiny crystals o.
me stone produces wonderful Changes, and
II may be this that originally ave rise to
the superstitiOus dread. But the sentiment
on the opal is hope. innocence. purity"
Al through ancient literature, We find that
the opal was regarded with particularly
GOOD favor Intelligence is bringing the
stone back into its true place again.
IL may be Of interest to know that the
Mexican opal. often the most brilliant,
sometimes almost livid, fra-lil1e in its col
orlng is the most perishable of the differ
ent ones on the market The Hungarian
/ opals are the best. but the Australian
\ stones are also of fine quality
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

monds. pearls, rubies and sapphires galore,
but She must also own some opals- Fash
ion has dccreed 1T to be the fashionable
jewel of the hour and no matter how much
bad luck it may contain in its flashing
depths it must be worn
Besides the superstitious fear of the
opal the leading gem dealers say. is no
The result Of thfs state OF affairs is shat
opals for the last I'VE years have been
rapidly Increasing in price And While The
price of diamonds has not shown any ma
teriaI depreciation. it is not owing to the
steady demand so much as to the s5illful
huanciering under the guidance of Cecil
Rhodes. organizer ana life governor of me
De Beers Mining Company. the man who
has lately come into such prominence m
connection with the jameson raid in he
Transvaal-
This company is the autocratio ruler Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
NORWAY.

High Ger the fjords and desolate pines the
Of red auroras like a golden fan
ans on the herblcss wastes OF NOrway's snow
y er lands that never knew the foot Of man.
The maelstrom thunders on the craggy coasts.
que ieebergs wander in the silent night;
Mhlle the grim glaciers like gigantic ghosts
Loom with their white peaks in the spectral
light
Bleak moors spread out deserted. chill and lone.
Inc wailng looks whir cold wings on the
While Q Ter the boundless wilds Of fir and stone
Inc 1roat elves reyel and the cataracts roar.
The lana knows not the charm Of birds that
sins,
No blossom of buds. no 1.-THE and agile deer:
Cnsought, uncared for, in mute suffering
1t bldes its time. impossible and drear-
While the aurora. like fiery flower
Blooms Ger the sterile leagues where none
have trOd,
And in the AWFUL silence of the hour
Dreams OF Its grandeur and cOmMunes with
Cod Francis Saltus Saltus-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

stances and in view Of the superior prov
shown by -he confederate forces of the
well suggestive of theatrical braves
that the Italian general should have issued a
proclamation the natives filed with dire
threats of vengeance and of renewed wartare
in the event OF the truce not being generally
respected or of any Interference with his
troops in the measures being taken for their
departure being attempted
German poets, - says continental Journal
list. seem to find little favor in the eyes #
the Inhabitants of DIayence- Not only die
they recently refuse site to monument
Heinrich Heine but only last week 81
of rowdies under cover of the night
srneared the beautiful Schiller statue T.
Schiller Platz. painting the face and nose re.
tying a handkerchief round it's neck. putin.
a nfghtcap cn it's head and a cape round IL
shoulders. and completing the masquerade t
attaching a sunshads to one of the hands
The police authorities removed the offendinA
articles and brought a hose to bear on the
lace 10 cleanse it..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
THE RANGES OF THE GODS.

These are the ranges of the rural gods
Unknown of men. save to some simple souls
VINO feed on sweetness. knowing they must
die
Who take life's bitterness doth a knight
some potent philter for the body's good
TAN T. rms and noble. white within the shade
Trailing all duskily from tangled leaves
Well back beyond the forests Powered edge
Fair gods are those adrift beneath the vines.
OF woodlands canopied with dark red grapes.
There walk the gods with streaming locks OF
gold;
There ,et them wander for dewy morn,
Ere pinioning again to regal skies.
I'll HE me to the alders of my brook
With notified alders banked. and pungent
mint
In this dark pool beneath the foaming fall
cast my hook for speckled. square-tailed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

leading gem dealers in New York. At Tff-
fanv's it was reported that the trade in
opals in the last four years had grown
Wonderfully George Il. kunz, Tiffany S
gem expert also an honorary member Of
the Chamber of Commerce of Precious
Stones, and special agent Of the United
States Geological Survey, has compiled
statistics showing in exact figures the pro
duction of precious stones, and some sur
prisine information is given. The diamond
imports FOR the year ending June 30 1861
we're S1.318,617; 1877. 81 .235.246 Tor the
year ending December 81. 1887, they were
$40. s31. $50: 1880. SIG ,1O5,69 1891, SIP
1859. 1892. S14.521.s5l; 1898. s1O.197. SOB.
1854. ST. 76S.893.
Tor every year up to 1892 from 1857 there
was a steady increase In the use Of dia-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Strange rs it may seem. the successful stand
made against the italians by the Abyssinians
was very quickly known to most OF the impor-
tant barbarous tribes or nations Of Africa
though many of them are separated by thou
sands of miles of wilderness. unbelted by rail
road or telegraph lines. from the scene Of the
war One Of the indirect consequences is the
revolt Of natives against the German protector
ate in Southwestern Africa. The Reichstag
has shown some little besitancy in voting the
credit needed for the maintenance Of ehe liz
perial sovereignty in this quarter. which has
generally been regar.7ed afOrding no prom
Use Of highly reTnuneTative future. Recently.
however. deposits OF guano have been discov-
cred there. and already German capital is be-
ing offered for their exploitation.
Interesting incidents have marked the prog
ress Of the withdrawal Of italian troops from
Abyssiria. The Abyssinians have proven
themselves faithful and punctual in the
delivery of their prisoners. according to the
terms Of the armlstice Under these circum-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

the diamond business of the world, and
the output is carefully restricted SO that
the price shall not be allowed to diminisl-
London s fashion authority has declared
against the diamond in favor Of the opal
in the following language. Society leaders
are frowning upon diamonds, and the opal
is the favorite stone with those Of ex-
IRENE good taste
The same conditioz exists in New York.
and in those exclusive circles where only
good taste finds liberation lavish displays
Of diamonds have, the past season been
less and less frequent. On the other hand.
such jewels as opals- emeralds and sap
phires have been worn much more. aud
are now extremely fashionable.
Ihese Statements are borne out By the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
PERsoNAL NOTES.

Charlotte Bronte's husband the Rev. Arthur
Ben Nichols. is still alive though it is more
Jhan forty years since Charlotte died.
Miss j. Stewart Reid composer Of the
''Truby Walt gained the only honors
certificate al the I0cal examination CT the
Royal Academy and Royal College Of Music
recently held in Edinburgh
Her husband being absent in another cft1-
last sunday Mrs. F. NJ Bennett wife Of the
pastor o. the Unitarian Church az Carthage
Mo. mO0estly but capably took his place in
che pulpit and preached 50 excellent a ser
mon that she received The Congratulations Of
almost the entire audience 1t was her first
effort In that line.
Sir Jonn Gorst is the owner Of the only
scarlet bicycle In London-possibly in Eng
land. This striking machine was seen On
Y enslns-on Eoad- LONDON. one aflarnoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
SUDDEN LIGHT.

have been here before.
But when or how cannot tell:
know The grass beyond the door.
The sweet keen smell.
The signing sound, the lights around the shore.
You have been mine before
How long ago / may not know;
But just when at that swallows soar
Your neck turn so.
Some veil did fall knew it all of yore.
Has this been thus befOre2
And shall not thus tines eddying flight
Still with lives our love restore
In deaths despite,
And day and night yield one delight once moref
Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

There is a strong movement in Germany
to establish a penal colony In south Africa
Russia has undertaken TO colouize the island
Of Sachalfn with her criminals. and already
has sent q. GOO Of them IT, 7F8ere they
are distributed in eighty industrial an1 asrA-
cultural settlements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
DE JuDG8rEN' DAY.

Dar'u be a sight O. wailin'
When de Judgmen' Day comes roun,
When vo' heah de hon o. Gabriel
Fo' de great arisin' SCUM.
Daru be mercy Mas'r Good LO'dga
80 OIL age an 70 youth,
Fo when yC's called to answer,
YO's boun' to talk de truth
Yo's got to tell de sirfulness
Yo's done IN all 70 days
An yos got to own up homes
To all yo'r ornery ways
If it SEQ ch yo'r heart to do it
An woun 70 like a knife,
Fo' yo' cant lie at de do step
O. de great eternal life.
Dar'u be folks den at we call white
De bitter cup viii drink.
Fo' on dat day de Lo'd viii say
''Yo'r souls is black as ink.
An dar'u be some at we cal black
In dis heah worl' below
VINO on de Day o Judgmen'.
VIII be called as white as snow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

One step fwixt loss and gafnl
The summit TO attain
So near the brink of Pain
Hath joy to 60
So steep the precipfce.
So frail the footing is.
'Twere death to painting Bliss
To look below.
John B. Tabb.
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lately Sir John was riding swiftly and with
as much coolness as ii he we're addressing the
House Of Commons. Unlike some cycling leg
islators he had not donned the familiar cap
and knickerboekers. black morning cost.
trousers neatly slipped in the ankles a
brown felt hat and the inevitable speetacIes
were the wheeling costume Of the statesman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

NEW YORK. June 19.-Every proper.
well equipped Summer Girl Of '96 viii have
slowed away somewhere among her ef-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

St Jonah who was one Of the great prel-
ates of Russia is among those whose ashes
rest within the walls OF the kremlin- He is
said to have saved the Cathedral from demoli-
ton by the Tartars- Another striking legend
about him IS implicitly accepted at Moscow.
namely that when Napoleon in 1872 opened
his CONN to see" as he said. If he were
still lncorrupt.' the saint shook his finger
at the ruthless invader Wherear the latter
started back in mortal terror.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
POrTER's FIELD.

Hard by the outskirts of the burial ground
Where flowers never bloom, nor sculptured
stone
Is placed 70 mark the unkempt. barren
mound,
Lie the aead poor. line upon line unknown.
Line upon line. all rudely thrust away
AS if unfit e. en- when returned to dust
To mingle with thar aust o. er which yOn gray
And LOW ring granite sentinel holds trust
Line upon line. the poor are set apart,
Theif lives. their names, ana zen their
deaths forgot
TO he unoared Tor in this barren spot
Outcasts alive. and outcasts cen when dead.
How few there be who ever hither stray
Mid these sulled hearts that through the
long years bled,
And only healed when life had passed way.
What crime was theirs that all mankind should
Their resting place. as 'twere accused
grOund2
The crime OF poverty. the only one
For which the world has ne'er forgiveness
found. READE CATLIN.
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0PbLS ARE THE RACE,
SUPERSTITION rows TO THE DE-
CREE OF FASHION.


and New q orIz Follows Su4t-F'alcts
About the Opal Trade
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

In 1905 Pitt called meeting Of the
British militia colonels to consider his
additional force bill. Some objected to
the clause which called them ont under
all circumstances and argued that this
should not be Except in case Of actual
invasion. " "Then," said Pitt, ait
would be too late. Presently they came
to another clause, when the same OBJ
jectors insisted ON the militia not being
liable to be sent out Of the kingdom.
Except, suppose" said Pitt, with
cruel sarcasm, "in case Of actual inya.
sion ~
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

What is copmonly called "touch"--i
e., good or bad touch, harsh or mellow
tounh-in pianoforte playing is really far
more dependent upon proper or improper
use of the hampers. OF the way In which
successive notes in phrase are made to
follow one upon the other, than 1t is upon
the manner in which the keys are struck
or the particular initial force given to in
dividual notes. In word, a pianist u
"touch" lies far more in his brain than in
his fingers. 1t is far more a matter OF
"musical handling of the phrase" than in
the method of striking the ekeys.-I.ecture
by b. J. Lang.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

We are not to blame for. We cannot
be held responsible for the dispositions
and tendencies which we derive from
our ancestors, nor are we responsible for
the germs OF disease which may mani
{ .st themselves in our blood as heritage
from former generations. But we are
responsible il we allow these germs tt
develop into serious diseases which wi
impair our usefulness and destroy our
happ ness. We are responsible il We
transmit to our descendants the disea 4
germs which it is possible for us 10
eradicate by the use of Hoods Sarsp
prilla, the one trne blood purifier. This
medicine has power to make rich. red
blood and establish perfect health in
place of disease,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

A graphic idea Of the immense size Of
Siberia may be Cleaned from the follow
ing comparison: All of the states, king
doms. principalities, empires. ETC., OF
Europe Except Russia), and all the Unit
ed States. including Alaska, could be
placed side by side In Siberia. and yet
but little more than cover that immense
country
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09
BUSINESS AGENT.

DEAL ESTATE AND GENERAL BuSl,
IL ness Agent. Real Estate bought and
sold. Houses Rented. LOANS NEGOTIATED.
Colleetions made Books posted. Accounts
s-parted. Copying neatly DONE
M business entrusted to me will receive
prompt and careful attention. A share Of
the public patronage respectfully solicited.
Five per cent. commission on all Sales.
Telephone 139.
GEO. A. TURNER.
sos Merchant Street,
fOffice formerly occupied by c. T. Gulick
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ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

II AM PREPARED TO MAKE ABB
Ill stracts of Title i'm most thorough and
rcomplete manner. on short notice, and accur
nate in every detail.
F. w. MAKINNEY,
wv. o. Smiths Office 3l8 Fort Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09
Ripans
TabuleS

Mr.. A. p. st. John. adi.izen of
Oregon, Wisconsin. in an
interview had with ID. +.
Williams, of the Oregon Observer
on the sth day OF May, 1895,
said: Of II long time have
bee n more or le s tro, be ! with
dyspepsia. Having considerable
hard work to do, if followed
the ciavh OF my appetite It
WIS sure to result in those
terrible distressing pains of the
stomach. When in the most
agony would endeavor to
obtain partial relief by some
grandmother treatment, which,
il OF any benefit, was to
strengthen the imagination
that the distress was trifle
less. At times have suffered
intensely. While visiting my
sister Cora l was recommended
to trs Rirsns Tabules. which I
soon discovered were bl,s ing
toua kind. NV am never
without them, and am pleased
to recommend them as God
send to those troubled with
dyspepsia,
Rip ans Tabules are sold by druggists, or b
m ali II the price $50 cents boxl Is sent TO tn
Ripans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st
New York. SAMPLE vial 10 cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

A man endowed with great perfec-
tions, without good breeding, is like one
who has his pockets full of gold, but al
ways wants change for his ordinary 90
casions. Steele.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

| No. 2 Zimmerman's Fruit
Evaporator, suitable for drying
fruits or vegetables.
| all Brass Ships Pump in
good order.
l 3O-Light. Combination
Gas Machine, complete and in
perfect order, for lighting resi-
dence or supplying gas fol
labratory work.
APPLY TO
JOHN EMMELUTH & co.
4 Merchant Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

The Hawaiian Band, under the
direction of Prof. Berger will give
a public concert this afternoon at
Emma Square at 4:3o o'clock.
Following program will be rendered
March-The Black Hussars Millocker
? Overture-Bandit Tricks -.. Suppe
3 Duet-ll Ttovatore -.---..-. Verdi
Fantasia-Emperor's Review.
.-....-..-.....-.--- Eilenberg
; Dance-Cocoanuts ...---..H Herman
q Wallz-Danube Waves pee 1vanoVici
"Hawaii Ponoi."
Fer Bread and PASTRY
DRIFTED SNOW flour
Has no Equal
Union Feed Co., Sole AGENTS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09
Il Heart Disease
Kills Suddenly,

but never without fair warning. by an
occasional Huttering, a perceptlble palpita-
tion. shortness OF breath. etc. In many ways
is the victim fully notified But his friends
are ignorant, and the warning Is disregarded
until loving associates are shocked aud
dazed by another sudden death.
My wife suffered years with heart trouble
which the doctors called incurable valvular
coagulation OF the heart. She took 3 bottles
OF DR.. Miles Heart Cure six months ago,
and has not suffered since. She sleeps we'll,
and is like new person altogether, and
says DR. Miles Remedies are gold TO her.
+. b. JACKSON, 701 s. 27th ST., Omaha, Neb
For sale by druggists on guarantee that
FIRST bottle will benefit, or money refunded
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09
WONDERFUL
Blood Purifying Effect
or
Ayers SarsapariIIa

MIR. Charles Stephenson. n weli-known
Railway Empioye at Kalapoi. New
Zealand, writes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-09

"About ten years ago, while en-
gagged in shunting, my foot caught
between the rails, and my leg was
fractured below the knee. 1t healed
in time, but l have been troubled
ever since with swollen veins, and
have been obliged, at times, to wear
bandage. About year ago it be-
came much worse, and ] feared l
should be obliged to give up my
work. A friend advised me to try
Ayers Sarsaparilla. did so, and
after taking four bottles the swell
ing disappeared, and l have not
been troubled with it SINCE"
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CHURCH SERVICES.


Cor,ar Reretauia and Richards streets.
Donglas p f,irnie, minister, Services
Tor Sunday. NAV 10. 1896. 9:55 u. m.
SUNDAY School and Bible classes. u a.
m; Childrpn's Day service in the church
sp,.,. ai music; prulic worship aud ser
mon, "The Chri ti'n Home;" 3" o
d. M, Junior Chris ian Endeavnr
meeting. $3.50 y. IN, Y. p. :. q. T.
consecraton meeting. 7:30 y. M
public worship and sermon. sun,
day schools: japanese, Lyceum, lo
a. m; Hotel street Mission ana rorl-
uguese school at 2:30p. m. "Wednesday,
7:3O D. IN. monthly concert. n c"rdiai
welcome for all at every service.
ST. ,SpR ws CATHEDRAL.
The services of the Second Congre-
CATION OF st. Andrews Catheuiai To-
morrow, Sunday will be as follows;
9:45 a. m, M rning prayer win ser
mon; Te Deum, Schilling in { hymns
131 and 200; Anthem, Who are Ihese
Arrayed in White Robes!' by Stainer:
$50 p. M, evensong Win serD'""' ;
hymns 29l, 1876 and "a.
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Corner of Beretania ami Miller streets,
Rev. II. w. Peck, pastor. SUNDAY, May
10Th, 10 a. M, Sunday school; i a. M,
sermon by pastor and reception oi
members at the morning service: Even.
ing service "rranslation OF EliJah'
Wednesday, 7:30 p. m, prayer service.
All seats free. A cordial welcome 10
all.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Christian Church. on Alakea nea'
King street. T. ID. Garvin, p'sto'
, Sunday sch, oil at 9:45 a. M, sermon by
the pastor at IL a. m, subject; "ihe
Life Of a Purified Heart" Mission
school at p. m. on smith street;
Young peoples meeting at $3.50 p. M;
sermon at 7:3O d. m. subject. "WLat
Is Man that God Is Mindful of Him. =
Prayer NEE ting Wedn 'sday 1880 p. m. i;
Women's prayer meeting Friday 3;Co
p. m.
KAwAIAHAo CHURCH.
Rev. II. II. Parker, pastor. Sunday
school at 10 a. m.; morning topic,
"Traps-A Talk to Children"
ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.
Services Sunday, May 10th, will be as
follows: q and a. m, Low Mass with
HOLY Communion; IA. m. Mass with
EngiSn ihA'ruc;,on ,;n sauon au,uo n no
Mass with @ native sermon, slo,ior. p, m' M
Rosary and native instiuc.ioni =. nii, !.
native instruction and bengdto'1Sn; ,"iab RsGs
p: M, Portuguese service ",un NJ pe et. q
diction. week days' ho" haS' "' U
ana a. m
YIN. C. A. SERVICES.
Y.M. C. A,-Sunday, II a. M, service
at Oahu Jail. 3p. m, boys meeting IN
~ ~ h,,l "a n .c0 n m
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH.


Rev. H. II. Parker, pastor. Sunday
school at 10 a, m.; morning topic,
"Traps-A Talk to Children"