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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31
PFRsPEcTTvK VIEW.

built houses we're mechanics who knew
how TO do and make any and everything
in their line. They were artists in their
way, and the good work they left behind
them prove this conclusively. Then the
carpenter was the man who did everything
he planned as well as built with his hands.
He cut down the trees in the woods. He
squared them into logs with his broadax,
had them placed on his saw pit, and with
the frame or whiPsaW ne, standing on the
top, and with his apprentice below, they
were the motive power that worked the
saw up and down followed the chalk lines
and thus converted the beams into boards,
planks and tiTnbers for the different uses
and purposes required This was slow
work no doubt, but it was work that re-
quired both staying and lasting qualities,
and time has proved the latter.
The tinbers sawed up and seasoned and
the work duly prepared, the framing wac
quite job. None of your balloon bust
ness in those times. Then every stick was
selected for its place and the whole frame
was mortised and tenoned together and
the braces framed in and the whole pinned
together. Then a frame Of a large house
could be put up and the whole set up and
fastened in place without the use of a nail.
When new house was raised those days,
they had a raising bee and the neighbors
for miles would turn in and help the good
work, every being ready ahead. Then
by main force they would raise one side at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

A simple characterization of the differ
ence between anthracite and bituminOus
coal was given recently by Editor Weeks of
Pittsburg at a hearing before the gas com
mittee of the Massachusetts legislature.
This difference, he remarks, is practically
in the amount of volatile substances that
can be driven off by the application of heat
Thus, anthracite coal contains from to 10
per cent Of volatile matter, the remainder
being carbon and ash, while bituminous
coal has from / I or 20 up as high as SO Fer
cent, and good COnnellsville blast furnace
coke shows from half to three-fourtlls of
per cent, these Goals being at one time
practically the sane-that is, the anthra-
cite was at one time bituminous coal, as
the coke was, the volatile matter having
been driven out of both, this being, in the
case OF the anthracite, by the pressure of
the strata of earth imposed upon it and by
the heats generated by such great weight
Of surface above them. New York Sun
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

ture we could use more in our domestic
architecture in future to good advantage
The house is heated by furnace in the
cellar, as this is the best method for small
house yet devised, giving plenty Of fresh
air and warmth at the same time. The
plumbing is compact, all on one line, easy
to care for and inexpensive for the best
work The finish may be in variety of
woods-cypress for the main rooms and
wildwood or pine elsewhere, all to be ELL
ed and polished. The exterior, painted in
colonial yellow, with ivory white trim,
with sashes painted dark green and blinds
medium green, Gt-cE an effect that viii
pass muster ia any crowd and be an orna-
ment to any locality.
When you build be sure to get good
contractor, not the cheapest always by any
means, but one who viii do all he agrees
to do. The best is the cheapest in the long
run every tinaa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31
COLONIAL COTTAGE.
Pots like Those in which the Eorty
Thieves Were PiclIeds

Pots like Those in which the EoRty
Thieves Were Picked
When the clever servant of Ali Bahia
brought the redoubtable Forty to
their untimely ends, It will be remem-
bered that each one of the tvyo-score
thieves was squatted inside a jar of
huge dimensions in the courtyard of
the man they had come to murder. The
manner of their tal1iDg-off, it viii also
be recalled, was decidedly oleaginous
with strict regard for the etymology
of the term), as they were drowned in
a bath of hot olive oil. Whether the
oil smothered them or the heat killed
them has never been satisfactorily as
certained by the readers of the ''Arabi-
an Nights;' but one thing has at last
been established beyond dOubt-that
the thing was possible. so far as the
size of the jars was concerned. To an
occidental mind, which has never been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31
REIIMloN PROPOSALS.

he Gndersigned SSecfetaFy Of the Committee
Of Fifteen viii receive sealed bids up 90 L
O'Clock NJ. August 20. 2S follows
FIrst-Bids Tor furnishing, delivered on the
fair grounds in the city of Topeka not earlier
than the 91st day of september, 1886, 90 cords
of wood 10 be used during the Reunion Tor
camp fire purposes, etc.
SecoDd-Bids Tor furnishing delivered on the
fair grounds in the city of Topeka not earlier
than the 21st day of September, 1885. 20 tons
OF clean. bright straw. either baied OF IoOsei
baled straw preferred
Bids will be opened at the council chamber
city OF Topeka at O'Clock p. m. August 20
1s96 THOMAS I. DORAN.
Sec. Committee of Fifteen.
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pie cleave to the earthen antiquities OF
their ancestors. In that country they
are known as ''tinajas," and are manu-
featured in Valencia and along the
eastern coast of the peninsula.
Jars equally large and Of similar
shape have been found in the graves
Of Peruvian Incas, containing the re-
mains OF royal persOnages who went
to pot" hundreds of years before the
Pilgrim fathers landed on Plymouth
rock, and before Boston became famous
for the production of that esculent
which can only be baked to perfection
in an earthen receptacle.
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Keeping Butter IN summer.

To cool butter in warm weather,
place a deep earthenware pan IN box,
surround it with wet sand, place the
butter in the pan, cover 1t over, and
place the lid on the box to exclude the
air. Keep the sand wet with plenty of
cold water. For small quantities of
butter a small tin will be found useful.
Every few days the sand should be emp
lied cut 1nd Einaed in plentE of Hatar.
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RRHANTs, RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AID
REFRESHMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE-

Are you IN need Of workq II so. you areat
liberty to use these columns for assistance in
that direction. While this notice appears the
STATE JOURNAL viii publish free on Saturday
Monday and Tuesday. for Topeka or Kansas
reople. al notices Of Situations wanted. mot
exceeding five lines. OF thirty-hve words IN
length. provided that al advertisements OF that
nature are handed in previous totem o'clock
Eaturday morning: also on Wednesday 1hurs-
Gay and Friday. all advertising Of this class
handed IN by ten O'Clock Wednesday morning
No advertisements Of this nature to be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. No obi
Fation Is incurred on the part Of the advertiser.
10 worthy and needy man or woman need hesi-
tate to take advantage of this oher. No one in
business or having employment IS expected to
take advantage of It. but all others are invited
TO avail themselves freely.
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EASTERN FAMILY JARS.

PEsaF and Cory Home For = Family Of
Moderate sfse-Two Rooms In Attic.
copyright, 1898. by George Palliser, % Park
place, New York
In the days of Jonathan Trumbuu and
IN that era just previous to the American
Revolution that worked out the leaven
that has since 1eavened the whole country
into one grand mass this cottage would
have been considered a marvel Of neatness
and taste. and if it could have been built
in that age would have been the embodi-
ment Of everything in the style then
known as English classic and would have
been pointed to as the highest attain
ment of the architectural possibilities Of
new country. In those days the men who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

Dr. A P. Sawyer: After using one
box of the Pastilles I find myself en-
tirely cured. My case had been treated
by several doctors Lucy Bitner, Kan
sas, Ill. Frank SIM Pharmacist 607
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

called upon to grasp the conception of
a jar much bigger than bean pot, the
apparently exaggerated dimensions of
these in which the thieves came to grief
is the least credible part of the story.
But even to-day, in regions of the ORR
ent where western customs have not
prevailed, such as Turkey in Asia. AL
giers and Morocco, a welI-to-do family
would not consider itself at all we'll
equipped without = jar OF two big
enough to contain at least 20 gallons of
oil or wine.
Not alone in the far east, but in old
Spain which is in many things a thou
sand years behind the times-the peo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

- = 49, ~~----N-->~-~--~--~~~~~~~
~ +. BOWMAN & Co. Mortgages of sizs
- ana &nd 70 suit investors ALWAYS an hand
Frompt money. lowest rates to borrow on cen
EEsls ety. or farm properties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

Take the shortest line with best
through train service from Missouri
River Cities to the far West Daily
train leaves Kansas City 1O:4O a. m
arrives Billings. Mont, 1850 miles dis
tant. $40 next afternoon; free RecIin-
ing Chair Car from Kansas City to
Billings: Sleeper Lincoln, Neb., to Bill
Hngs. Connects with Northern Pacific
T'r,4ns-Continental train to Montana
and Puget Sound; time from ten to
twenty-five hours shorter than any
other line from Kansas City.
SIeepers and Chair Cars Kansas City
to Denver, Rio Grande scenic line be-
yond for Colorado. Utah and Califor-
Ask Agent for tickets over the estab-
ushed lines of the BURLINGTON
L. ". WAKELEY.
Gen. Pass. Agt.,
St Louis Mo
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MILK DEPOTS.

CtAIL UP H. Phone $50 for milk, cream or
~ ice. Fresh butter and eggs a specially.
121 W. 9Th st.
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TOPEKA 81 FIT. SCOTT ACCOM-. No. 2ss
Leave Topeka. 500 a. m
TOPEKA & Fl. SCOTT ACCOM-, No. 2s6
Ar We Topeka. $3.50 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

E-KantmaEss ever she sGnto
ChsRFRm1Ry Gwen
To Colorado, Montana, Black Hills
Puget Sound & Pacific Coast
Via "Burlington Route.n
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MONEY.
M ONE4 to loan on real and personal prop
A'A erty A Newman, It's West 5th st.
40 YOUR own banking nv ranting = F1oT in
- the Safety Deposit Vault, at IO7 w 6rh ST.
Inquire OF J. n. kirkpatrick
NJ ONEY ADTAECED-To r. T. e1np!oyes
w Of good standing at reasonable rates Small
leans a specially. No Collateral required an
transactions strictly confidential. Cali and ses
Us at So North Kansas ave. Bell phone 8s7.
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CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.
--------~-~-~-~-~~~~~~~-~~
OBERTS < McFADDEN. 527 Topeka ave
would like TO do your building
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Books AND STATIONERY.
THE KELLAM BOOK & STATIONERY co
= = COS Kansas ave. Latest books. correct sta
lonefY- \ ewest wall paper. Artistic framing
Tennis and base ball supplies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31
His Lip Gone.

and his entire up
per lip were eaten
away. All treat
ment having proved
futile, he looked
upon death as the
only relief.
"Some one re-
commended S. S. s."
h e says, "a n d
"a few bottles afford
led some relief; thus
encouraged I con
tinued it, and
it was not long be-
fore the progress Of
the disease SEEM
IN SIC
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wANTEp-MIscEIInnEoms

WANTED-You to can on US for stoves
w stove repairs aud FuII's heavy adirSt
able cook stove castings. Hun Stove and ne
pair Co, 1i6 East Eighth street
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JEWELLERS.
AIRS b HAYDEN. .Jeweler and C)Dticfau
-, complete stock of watches diamonds
properly fitted. ---N sP7
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TIT HEN I-HOO MS,
FOX RENT-Desirable furnished room. or
OF rooms en- suite. furnished for li0ht
house keeping. 421 Quincy ST. -'s1'
TOE RENT = Pleasant furnished rooms
cheapi board II desired. 709 Van Buren,
FOE REHT-Furnfshed rooms. modem con
1enLence4, eooI and pleasant s1s Quincy
TOR RElNST-Furnished rooms and day board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-31

FOR SALE-MISC ELLANEOUS.
a TCTION SALE-Saturday. az 1 O'Clock,
"a chamber suit. gasoline stove, sewing ma
chine. rockers. pictures, dis safe, every thlDg'
Quincy and Sixth
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
Give Them a Chance.

Mr.. j. ]. Stevens, former presi'
dent of the San Antonio Base
ball association, says that the peo'
pie expect too much Of the San
Antonio team. They must remember
that the St. Louis team has practiced
together for several weeks" said he this
morning, land the player are acquainted
with each others shortcomings, while
Yesterday was San Antonio's third game
While the local team is undoubtedly
weak in some places, still the rooterS
ought to give the boys a chance. tho
San Antonio team can't compare with
the st. Louis team, and there is little
difference in the salaries Of the two
teams"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
lending Striker 0uits.

CHICAGO, April "A sensation
was caused in the ranks of the
striking clothing cutters today by
the desertion OF Charles G. Aal-
burg, who went 10 work early this
morning. Aalburg was one Of the
leaders Of the cutters, and was on
the executive board OF Cutters and
Trimmers' Association No. 81. He
was an ex-president of the union,
and during 1898 and 1894, had been
a member of the national executive
board of the United Garment
Workers OF America.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

A. c. Schreiner, Of Kerrville, is at
the Mahncke.
Rhosdes Fisher, of Arkansas Pass,
is at the Maverick.
Mayor Elmendorf has gone to
Pleasanton, to attend court.
Howell NJ, Rice left for Monte.
rey, Mex, this morning on pros
pecting tour.
Mr.. D. n. Moon and wife will
leave on this evenings train for
Manchester, Ohio, having spent
pleasant time in our city. They
will be accompanied as far as
Longview by Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mil
ton Strswn, whose guests they have
been,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
MARKET REPORTS.
Furnished the LIGHT by the Alamo Bro
kerage Co., 203 Alamo Plaza.

Furnished the LIGHT by the Alamo Bro
kerage Co., 203 Alamo Plaza.
SAN ANTONIO, April, ?, 1896.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS.
Wheat: May, opened at CAS-; closed at
63%. 800,
Corn: May, opened at 293I; closed at
29%.
Oats May, opened at 1874; closed al
1917.
Mess Pork: May, opened at s.62; closed
at S42.
Lard: May, opened at 512; closed al
5.O1.
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Cotton: Quiet; middling, ~; sales, 204
bales.
May, 66;uJune, 7.67; July, I'll; Aug
ust, 7.69.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.
Cotton: steady; middling, ~.
May, 1853; June, 7.60; July, 7.59; Aug
uSt, $50.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
Cotton: 1882; quiet; receipts, SOC
bales; sales, 5000 bales.
March April, AIS; April May, 4 II;
Nay-June, 4.1G; June-July, Ala; July
August, Alb.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02

The exposure to all sorts and
conditions of weather that q lum-
herman is called upon to endure in
the camps often produces severe
colds, which, II not promptly
checked, result in congestion or
pneumonia. Mr.. J. o. Davenport,
ey.manager Of the Fort Bragg Red
wood Co., an immense institution
at Fort Bragg, CAL, says they sell
large quantities Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, at the company's
store and that he has himself used
this remedy for a severe cold and
obtained immediate relief. Thit
medicine prevents any tendency o
q cold toward pneumonia and in
sures a prompt recovery. For sail
by F. Kslteyer, G. Campbell and j
Calvin, druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
Rival Dignities.

Englisbman producing a pocket
coin) - My neutrality-suspicious.
was made lord by the king whose pic
ture you see OH this shilling.
Yankee with a similar gesture)-
What a coincidence! Ny great-grest-
grandfather was made an angel by the
Indian whose picture you see on this
cent--Puek-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
A Gulf Shore Rumor.

Rumor of a compromise in the Gulf
Shore matter has gotten out. 1t is said
that the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railroad has closed deal for the Gulf
Shore depot grounds. Officials of the
road and parties Interested say they
know nothing aboutit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02
Warmer Tomorrow,

WASHINGTON, April 2.-West-
ern Texas: Fair and warmer to-
night and Friday; southerly
winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02

Ice COLD BEER, fresh, always on tap al
the CRYSTAL. SALOON, 4O7 Main plaza. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02

Some fools showed their utter
lack OF wisdom yesterday by send
ing in bogus telephone calls for
the mounted police causing many
useless rurs by the officers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-02

Judge Green is hearing the
Gulf Shore cases this aiternoC
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06
MEN ATTRACT ATTENTION IN CHICAGO

Chicago this Sabbath morning there was
even a more pronounced outburst of Bit
terness among the silver men toward
their avowed enemies, and the now famil-
lar cry of ''16 to 1" was again sent career
ing along the ramparts.
Whitney and Hill have absolutely given
up the fight. They readily concede that
the silver men will dominate the conven-
ton. They have no heart to make the
fight. With bowed heads and sad hearts
they accept the inevitable. They are sim
cere in the opinion that the party will be
defeated upon a silver platform.
While there is much talk of bolt on the
part of the Eastern delegates. final action
has been delayed. 1t is evident, however,
that the National Democracy, which has
lived throughout the commissions of CEN
tury, is now swaying in the balance of un-
certainty. Will it survive the crisis now
at hand? Will it perish in the throes of
sectional strife? These are the questions
of the hour. FRANK MCGUIRE.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06

sas was chosen chairman. DR.. L. J. Dee
shiel of Texas was elected secretary.
A few vigorous speeches were made on
the outlook from Missouri's point of view,
and there was no lack of enthusiasm.
Congressman Bailey said the solid thirty
votes of the Lone Star State would be cast
for Bland. Mr.. Overmeyer of Kansas said
mis- State was for Mr. Bland, because no
other Democrat could carry the State in
November. Secretary of State Hinrichsen
announced majority of the Illinois dele
CATION for Bland, and said that under the
unit rule the forty-eight votes OF his State
would be cast for the free-silver pioneer OF
the party.
There was little but Bland talk in the
Sherman House when the delegates
swarmed in, and the Missourlan's man.
ayers were elated over a report that twelve
of the Tennessee delegates had been won
over to the Bland persuasion. The other
half are inclined to Blackburn and Nc
Lean. Governor Culberson of Texas and
Governor Stone of Missouri came to look
in at the caucus and meet delegates and
friends.
letter was read from San Francisco,
stating that silver club composed of Re-
publicans, Populists and Democrats was
being formed. 1000 strong, whose choice
was Bland for President and Morgan of
Alabama, White of California or Sibley OF
Pennsylvania for Vice-President
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06

d avs been laid on the issue whether the
gold or the silver men OF the committee
shall dictate the selection OF the chairman
that Mr.. Tarpey was overwhelmed with
telesrams urging his attendance IN Chi
cago.
Nothing better shows the chaotic condi-
ton of affairs here almost on the eve of the
convention than the bitterness of the fight
over the temporary chairmanship.
The silver men of the National Commit
tee late this afternoon, through Senator
Pascoe, notified Mr. White that they had
unanimously selected him as their candi-
date. The names of Blackburn and Bryan
had been canvassed, but both had been
rejected. Of Mr. Blackburn the fear was
frankly expressed that under certain con-
tingencies his eloquence might prove an
endless brook, and it is the programme of
the silver men to rush everything, includ-
ing speeches, as promptly as possible.
Against Mr.. Bryan it was urged that be-
ing member of contesting delegation
there might be objection to selecting Tor
presiding officer man whose status III
the convention was not without doubt.
The committee therefore selected Senator
White, who presided at st. Louis in 1888
with distinguished ability.
Mr.. White briefly informed Mr.. Pascoe
that, having only recently visited Mr..
Hill to dissuade him from accepting the
nomination by the gold men, it would not
be possible for him to accept the selection
by the silver men. Pascoe assented to Mr..
Whites views, and returned to the COM
mittee to report Mr.. Whites refusal. The
silver men are consequently as far away as
ever from selecting the temporary chair
man of the convention.
Arthur Sewall. the National Committee
man from Maine, arrived to-day. He ex-
presses his intention to vote for Mr.. Teller,
whose name Senator Dubois says will
surely be placed in nomination. Mr..
Sewall favors platform which shall ex-
press itself for free coinage of silver at 16
to /, with an incidental allusion to the
subject of the tariff.
Hon. PAT Walsh of Georgia says that the
platform will contain ringing denuncia-
ton of the American Protective Associa-
ton, as slrong as the English language
can frame it. c. G. CARLETON.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06

tened to very adroit aud well-tempered
speech by Frank Newlands in favor of the
nomination of Teller. Mr.. Smith, one of
the National leaders of the Populist party,
is to be heard on the same subject to-mor-
row.
A Bland conference has been called for
10 o'clock tonight to prepare for pushing
the fight for "Silver Dick" with increased
vigor tomorrow. 1t is, said that Bland's
fight is better organized than any OF the
others.
The next twenty hours will be
eventful-they will certainly be so for in
dividuals and probably for the country as
well as the party. A bolt on the part OF
the gold delegates is one of the probabili-
ties, but it is quite uncertain at what stage
of the proceedings it will occur. Ii it does
not occur the silver men will suspect that
they have fallen into some error. The
gold men, however, may decide that their
greatest power for harm is within the
party. JAMES G. MAGUIRE.