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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-05

Invites people to call and price their
holiday goods before purchasing else
where. Their lovely trimmed hats are
selling very fast The reason is that
the price is cut in half, and on ali
goods bought there you can save quite
a good bit. Remember the place, 433
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-05
breaks up


La Grippe.-The Grippey kind, that
hangs on" IS knocked out by
ss77.''
Coughs. Whistling and wheeling,
hard and stubborn that lead to
Asthma, Bronchitis and Pneu-
monia, are stopped by ''77."
Influenza Flowing, fearful, with
red eyes and nose, is checked
by ss77.s'
Catarrh.-Acute or Chronic, loss Of
taste and smell, dropping in. the
throat, s77'' restores the lost
senses, eradicates the disease.
Sore Throat - Quinsy, Diptheria,
loss of voice of Ciergymen and
Speakers. The throat is healed,
the voice restored by ss77."
DR. Humphreys Homeopathic Manual
Of Diseases at your Druggists or Mailed
Free
small bottle of pleasant pellets nc
the vest pocket. Sold by druggists. or
sent on receipt Of 25 cents or hve for ST.
Humphreys Med Co., cor. William and
John Sts.s New York
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
Choice English Cigars.

am informed that large trade in
the manufacture of English cigars is
carried on, principally in the east end
of London. All the ends of cigars and
cigarettes, 'dottels, chewed guilds, ;
etc, are bought at so much per pound
from public houses, music halls, ETC.,
besides those picked up in the street.
These savory morsels are put into a
large bath, where kind of tobacco
broth is made.
"ln the early autumn, when the chest
nut leaves are beginning to turn gold
en- color, parties are organized, who go
wherever they can get good supply Of
these leaves, which are then put on long
wires and immersed in this filth for
either long or short time, according
to the requirements of strong or mild
cigar. These leaves are then rolled into
English cigars. "
The above correspondent statement
tallies with an incident which occurred
some years ago when certain person
was charged with illegally manufacture
ing cigars. His defense was that the
cigars he manufactured did not contain
particle of tobacco. And, what is
more, he proved his case. His cigars
were made of brown paper, embossed to
look like leaves and stepped in tobacco
juice. London Standard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
GUNNERY UNDER WATER
STRIKING SUCCESS MADE OF AN
EXPERIMENT.
Proicctile Maintained Course and
Force--Developed Heavy Penetra-
tion-Feasibihty of the Process.

The most curious experiment ever
made with piece of ordnance was at
Portsmouth, England, says Invention
\ stage was erected in the harbor
within the tide mark; on this an Arm
strong gun of the 110-pound pattern,
was mounted. The gun was then
loaded and carefully aimed at a target
all this, of course, during the time
of low tide. A few hours later when
the gun and the target were both COW
cred with water to a depth of six feet
the gun was fired by means of electric
ity. We said "aimed at target" but
the facts are that there were two tar
gets, but only one was erected for this
special experiment, the other being
the hull of an old vessel, the Griper,
which lay directly behind the target
and in range of the ball. The target
itself was placed only twenty-five feet
from the muzzle of the gun. 1t was
composed of oak beams and planks.
anu was lNtlllN -Ollt luCllCS lllNN. III
order to make the old Griper invul-
nerabe, a sheet of boiler plates three
inches thick was riveted to the water
logged hull in direct range with the
course the ball was expected to take if
not DETECTED by the water. On all of
these-the oaken target. the boiler
plates and the old vessel hull-the eff
feet of the shot from the submerged
gun was really startling. The wooden
target was pierced through and
through. the boiler-iron target was
broken into pieces and driven into its
backing" the ball passed right on
through both sides of the vessel, maxi
ing huge hole, through which the
water poured in torrents. Taken al
together. the experiment was an en-
tire success, demonstrating, as it did,
the feasibility of placing submerged
guns i'm harbors in time of war and
doing great damage to the vessels
which an enemy might dispatch to
such points for the purpose of Smelling
cities.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22

"Talk about the street railways losing
by the advent of the bicycle, says a
shoe salesman. 81 think it is the shoe
manufacturers. OF course, there is de-
mand for bicycle shoes, and that prac-
tically opens new market; but it must
be limited market when it is consid-
cred that one pair of such shoes will
outlast three pairs of ordinary foot COW
erings, not because the shoes are better,
but because they are not subjected to
the scutfiing wear of the others. People
ride to and from their work all the time
now, where they formerly walked or ON
bad days rode in the cars. If person
wants to go around the corner he will
get on his wheel instead of walking, az
he once did. 1t is these thousands of
steps that he saves that save the shoes
and make the shoeman's heart sad. -
New York Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
The Old Standard For the Yard.

The yard is the British and American
standard Of length. Down to 1924 the
original standard of Britain (and from
which ours was copied) was rod,
which had been deposited in the court
Of exchequer, London, in the time of
Queen Elizabeth. In those days oil
measures intended for general use were
taken to the court Of exchequer to be
examined by the proper officer. That
official took the proposed measure and
placed it parallel with the standard,
and if found correct placed certain
marks OF Identification upon it. By an
act of parliament in 1924 the old Eliza
bethan standard was superseded by an
other, which had been constructed under
the directions of the Royal society GA
years previous This act provided that
''the straight line Of distance between
the centers of two points in the gold
studs in the brass rod now in the custody
of the clerk of the house of commons
shall be the genuine standard of the
yard measure i'll Great Britain" The
act further provided that the measure
ments of the rod must be made when
the temperature of the brass was at 81
degrees +.
That standard was destroyed by fire
in 1884, and the commission appointed
to replace it made the yard measure
J now in use. The new standard was de-
posted in the house of parliament i'll
1865, and authenticated copies of it are
i'll the possession of our government Off
Gals at Washington. Louis Repub-
! liz
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
DispellinR tho Illusion.

They were enthusiasts in phsyiognomy
and phrenology and were travelling by
train. On the opposite seat was a man
of commanding figure, massive brow
and serious expression.
"What "a fine countenance, Arthur 1
wish l knew his occupation "
Perhaps he's lawyer, Edith. -
''No, he's not lawyer. There's too
much benevolence i'll that face for
lawyer. He may be banker
81 am sure he is not. A man with
such heavenly expression couldn t
content himself with money getting.
His aim in life is higher"
well, do you think he can be an
editor?"
can editor with such facet An edi-
tor, saying hard things about every
body, ridiculing women's dresses and
abusing mothers in-law! An editor, cut
ting and slashing his enemies, faying
public men indiscriminately and merci-
lessly Strengthening his best friends for
the sake of IA paragraph! No, Edith, he's
philanthropist. His face plainly indi-
Gates that he is all that is good, noble,
pure and true.
At the next station an inquisitive old
fellow took seat beside the man with
the noble brow and asked him about
his vocation. The couple opposite held
their breath. The reply was this:
"1've public house and butchers
shop. My wife looks after the bar and /
do my own KILN. London Tit-Bits.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22

Last August, while working in the
harvest field / became overheated, was
suddenly attacked with cramps and
was nearly dead. Mr.. Cummings, the
druggist, gave me a dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy which completely relieved
me. now keep bottle of the remedy
handy. A. NJ. BUNNELL, Centerville,
Wash. For sale by all druggists and
dealers. Benson, smith G. Co., agents
for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
A New Patching DEVICE.

A new temporary patching device
consists of a spring clip stamped out of
sheet steel and bent to circle of smaller
diameter than the inflated tire. To the
center part Of the clip rubber pad is
secured. When puncture occurs, the
clip is sprung over the tire while de-
fiated, and when it is pumped up the
pressure causes the clip to fit snugly
and hold the patch securely over the
puncture. The patch is intended for
single tube tires only.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22

In the north of England the police
are very active in preventing immoder
ate scorching" One day two cyclists
were propelling tandem safety. The
front man was plugging steadily on
with his head down, as is his wont,
whether going fast or slow. The back
man. noticing they were approaching
policeman, sat up and folded his arms
to show how slow the pace really was.
The officer called upon them to stop,
and, running alongside, seized the ma
chine. He only wanted the name and
address of the front rider, rs he said he
could see the other man going steadily
enough. Manchester Courier.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
Severance From Fatherland.

So complete has been the Beers sew
erance from his Netherlands in Europe,
both France and Holland, that for him
they practically do not exist For 200
years their social and political life has
rolled on unrecked of him; Paris and
The Hague are no nearer to his heart
than is Madrid or Vienna. He will
swear more Justify at you if you call
him Frenchman or Hollander than
should you call him an Englishman or
a German, and we have known ignorant
Beers who have vigorously denied that
they had even originally descended from
either Hollanders or Frenchmen. Fort
nightly Review.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22

The latest suggestion for bicyclists is
to wear sandals. No doubt, when looked
upon from a healthy and reasonable
point of view, these light foot coverings
would answer admirably, The muscles
of the foot and ankle would have per
feet freedom of movement and the feet
would be decidedly cooler than when
covered with most Of the shoes worn by
cyclers. In spite of these advantages,
however, it will be long time proba-
bly, before these ancient classic articles
of footwear will be very generally
adopted. Chicago Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22

Avoid all sweetened drinks when rid
ing, as they only serve to increase your
thirst. If you want IL stimulating and
at the same time beneficial drink, take
a bottle of ginger ale, the imported if
obtainable. Empty the contents into a
large glass, have a fresh egg broken III
it and the whole well shaken until
thoroughly mixed. The result will be
entirely satisfactory. New York Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
Public Opinion

Public opinion is the highest com
mendation, as is attested by the fact
that the Pabst beer exceeded by 40
per cent the amount of beer sold by
any similar institution in the world.
This famous beer is on draught at
the Royal, Pacific and Cosmopolitan
saloons.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-22
COnsiderate.

"Say, waiter, this roast isn't pala-
table. "
''That's just what | thought but
didn't say SO because l did not want to
spoil your appetite Sketch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

tho Third District until July, 1880, when
ne was made Sergeant. June 26, 1880 ne
was made Captain of the First District
where he is making a fine record LOT
fearlessness and efficiency.
Cant. Thomas IS man OF splendid
physique, and open, ingenious couh1o-
nance. and his relations with his SUD-
ordnates are most pleasant
SEARGEANT JOHN +. SHINBERGER.
Sergeant John f. Shinberger, Clerk to
the Chief Of Police, has a record to De
proud OF both as a Confederate soldier
and a member OF the Richmond police
force. in 1861. when the war broke out,
he was a resident OF Norfolk. He show
ell his patriotism by at once enlisting as
sereeant-major in the First South caro-
lima Regiment, for a term Of twelve
months. At the end OF that time he was
appointed orderly for the colonel In com
mand at Fort Moultrie. and witnessed
the bombardment Of Fort Sumter. Thence
he came TO Richmond and enlisted in the
Baltimore Artillery, going with his COM
mand 10 the RappahannOck river thence
10 Gordonsville. where he threw In his
lot with Jackson's army. He returned
TO Richmond I'm time 10 take an active
part I'm the seven days fighting around
this city. From Richmond he went with
his battery 20 Charlottesville 10 recruit,
afterwards becoming connected with the
Accoutrement Department During his
connection with this branch Of the SER
vice he was elected lieutenant OF COM
pany organized at that time
Sergeant Shinberger served through the
war with distinction. and at its close re-
turned 20 Richmond. whore he engaged
IN business. being also for ten years regis
trar OF elections at the third precinct Of
Marshall Ward. March s. 1850. he was
appointed on the police force. Two years
later ne was promoted 10 the position of
Acting Sergeant in the Second District.
which position he held until made a fun
sergeant by the Board of Police Com
missions.
At various times during the past six
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

yi30 Umbrellas. silk gloria, with SIX
case and tassel close roll, steel rod. para
gon frame. natural wood handles also
natural handles mounted WITH sterllIB
silver. a good thing at S1.eQ; you can
have your choice at 81 30 each.
81 Umbrellas, mems 26-inch silk-sioiia
extra good quality, steel rod. close roll,
paragon frame, with tsssel, cheap at sl.39;
Miller & Rhoads' price, 81 eaeh. -,
1925 Umbrellas. mems 2S-inch SILK
gloria, steel rod. paragon frame, close
roll. extra good value at sl.69 but
quantity Of choice goods to select from
at $1.25 each. -,
f'c. Plain black Town Sh,rt ass az
sizes large Bishop sleeves. Numbered col
lara and cuffs. a bargain at 81, your pick
at IJc. each.
Ole. special Bed-spread item. full size.
very choice patterns. hemmed ready for
use. splendid value at 81. at bargain price,
Gle each.
nc White Flannel. full q inches wide.
extra good quality. well worth 25c.. Mon
da. selling at lie. tho yard.
Il he White Dotted Swiss Curtain
Muslin full 40 inches wide. In various
size dots. good value at l5c. the yard.
for Monday bargain. u lie. the yard.
lie. the yard Ticking. fine stripe,
100 the yard. but AZ leader. l-4c. the
yard.
73c. Ladies' Nigbt-Gowns, extra quality
cotton full size sleeves, cut extra large
IN length and width: yes. cheap at SL.25.
but they all go at 73c. each.
soc. Chemise made OF good quality cot
ton, deep yoke Of Torchon lace. regular
O9c. as muslin underwear leader at
bargain price. 3yc.
Bic. Corset Covers. fine quality cambria,
regular 40, 90 and 59e qualities all in
one lot, Bic. each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

=, man OF decisive. though pleasant coun-
.teDsnce. He possesses in high degree
a.. love and esteem OF his men.
CAPTAIN JAMES b. ANtl-h'
,.antafn Jones -. Angle. under whose
.mciert ,rlper,islon affairs In the Second
1n,etrict are run with the regularity OF
-lockwork. is senior captain OF the force.
ue was born In Richmond May IL. 1917
and was raised by his uncle. Or. James
Boale. o.. .,,,.,o
v,as eighteen years OF age. lie ehls'eu
among the first In Company d. flist
Virginia Regiment Infantry. lie served
.hrorrh the entire war. and was one or
plckett's gallant men who participated
a. Tho immortal charge at Gettysburg
In mis- charge ne sustained severe
wound.
After the close OF the war. In Deem
, ,ber 1855. CAPT. Angle was appointed to
l4he police force. and made sergeant by
lNiavor Joseph Mayo In 1867. lie was as
sclarrod Tor political reason. along with
Rnanv others bv Mayor Ciaihorn, I'm July.
ts6s. but in 1879 ne was again appointed
DO the force. this time by Governor Nli-
hert c. Walker and was put IN charge
ot the convicts who were working IN tho
gSounds around the Executive Mansion
Ile served on The capital force until Nav,
Ist2. when he was rcappo'ntcd on the
city police force one year later no was
m&de acting s-rgaant and became full
seAgeant Boo jolly. 1851. On ,he 1st OF Sep
teulber 1855 he was made captain.
Capt Angle. during his long career as
a guardian OF Tho public veal. had made
q f'ps record both Tor bravery and as
futehess. Personally he IS sociable,
ATTRACTIVE man. and holds high offices in
several secret orders.
CAPTAIN +. Y. HU1CT.
Capt. Il. y. Huice. the presiding g.
MUS of the Third District. PECULIARLY call
ed The Farm" by mombers OF the force
sinoe IL embraces SO much sparsely-set-
lied district was elected a member OF
me poiics force June IA 1874. and from
mai dino until iS1 sarved IN q private
b th9'sscsne District. He VIVA then Ad,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

covered from this stupor. there dawned
upon mo gradually a conviction which
startled me even far more than the coin
cidence. | began distinctly, positively, TO
remember that there had been no draw
Ing upon the parchment when made my
sketch Of the scarabaeus. 1 became per-
fectly certain OF this: for | recolected
turning up first one side and then tho
other. in search OF the cleanest spot Had
the skull been there then. OF course I
could not have failed TO notice it, Here
was indeed a mystery which felt IL i'm
possible 10 explain; but, even al that
early moment there seemed 10 glimmer.
family, within the most remote and
secret chambers OF my intellect. glow
worm-llke conception OF that truth which
last nights adventure brought 10 so
magnificent n demonstration. 1 arose at
once, and putting the parchment securely
away dismissed all further reflection
until should be alone.
when you had gone. and when Jupiter
was fast asleep. I betook myself 10 a
more mcthodlcal investigation OF the af-
fair. In the first place | considered the
manner in which the parchment had come
into my possession. The spot where We
discovered the scarabaeus was on tho
coast OF the mainland. about mile east
ward OF the island. and but a short dis-
lance above hlgh-water mark. Upon my
taking hold OF IL. II gave me sharp bite.
which caused me 10 let II drop. Jupiter.
with his accustomed caution. before SELF
ing the insect. which had flown towards
him. looked about him for leaf. or
something OF that nature. by which TO
take hold OF it, IL was at this moment
that his eyes, and mine also, fell upon
the scrap OF parchment. which then sup
posed to be paper. 1t was lying half
buried I'm the sand. cwner sticking up.
Near the spot where we found H. OBJ
served the remnants OF the hull OF wnat
appeared 10 have been a ships long-ooat.
The wreck seemed 10 have been there Tor
a very great while; for the resemblance
70 boat timbers could scarcely be traced
(To be Continued next Sunday)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

cd great aptitude for detective work. and
was assigned to that branch OF the ser
vice. having headquarters at the once
OF the then Chief. Major Poe. lie en-
ioyed the esteom ana confidence OF the
late Chief I'm a high degree. as no also
does that OF the present Chief.
Capt. Hulce is a man OF quiet manner
but he is bravo and determined TO the
last degree. Inexorable 70 criminals,
Cant. Hulce f. gentle to his friends ana
kind 70 his subordnates lie justly oc-
cunies a high place in the esteem or ms
associates.
CAPTAIN W. L. THOMAS.
Can, w l.. Thomas. who keeps ad-
,o,rsble order IN the turbulent First Dis
trict was born in the good old county
OF Hanover April 3. 1S4l. He came 10
Richmond I'm 1855 and was In the employ
Of tho late y. w Green until April lNol'
Then. upon the breaking out of the war
ne enlisted I'm the Confederate army MS
a member Of Company I. Tenth Virginia
Cavalry Henrico Light Dragons.
capt. Thomas served CALAMITY In THIS
organization. participating I'm many hot
fights lie was slightly wounded June
2. 1863. I'm the battle OF Brandy Station.
April %. 1865. he surrendered at Farm
Vile. and was paroled. lie returned TO
Richmond. and for some time was en-
ployed as Waterman by Harvey & VII
lams. and other merchants, whose stores
were in the neighborhood Of Thirteenth
and Cary streets.
October 8. 1871. Capt. Thomas was elect
ed n member OF the police force lie
served under Capts. Disney and Epps in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30
LINENS +!

It comes so natural to us
to sell great values-here are
4 few:
a. Bleached Cotton. soft finish, free
from dressing, regular lac. value. no"
&c
Best quality Blrd-Eye-
IS-inch. regular SOC. value, now 400.
20-inch, regular 55c. value, now soc.
22-inch. regular coo. value. now 5Oc.
24-lnch. regular Csc. value. now BOO.
Pinch regular roc value. now 6Cc.
Extra Large Cardinal Doynes. with
black border, regular 81 value. now soc
1S-inch TuTkey-Red DoylieS, oil-boied,
regular coo. value, T5c-
Izrge Blue and White Checked Doyles,
17-incb, regular sec. value. now 42c.
5S-irCh IRISH Damask. all-linen, new and
choice designs, regular 40c. value. now
35c.
Ready-Made Sheets. for extra-lsrge bed,
. l. yards wide. regular Coo value. now
SOC
Cash's Flesh Straps, regular Goa value,
row SOC.
Cash's Mltts, Bleached and Brown, with
and without thumbs. regular 50c. value.
now 39c.
Cash's Towels, bieached and brown, reg
Nlar 81 value now Csc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

vanced 10 tho position OF sergeant, ana
assigned to duty In the Third District'
OF which Captain Charles II. Epps "as
then captain.
April l21s90, Capt. Epps resigned me
captaincy Of the Third District 10 run
for the Office OF CITY Sergeant ana capt
Hulce was elected to fll the three-montns
OF his unexpircd term. Al the emo OF
that time no was regularly elected cap
tain. and has held the position ever since.
While Capt. HUlce held the posluoh
OF sergeant in the Third District ne SHOW
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30
THE HEADS OF The FORCE.
Sketches Of Chief Of Police Howard
and His Efficient Captains.
iEYESTPUL LIVES OF BRAVE MEN,.
Their Past Careers Prove that the Welfare
OF RIchmond's Citizens l. in Good
uands-Au are Faithful. Conscien-
uous Mon, Who Have Worked
Their Way Up.

'' Tho success OF evCy organization de-
spends almost entirely upon its having
pan efficient head. without that the
most strenuous efforts TO make 10 en-
Aclontly serve the purpose Tor which IL
wa created are sure 20 fail There is no
doubt therefore that the Police Depart
luent Of Richmond has arrived az us
present state of almost perfect ehlcie"cy
by reason OF having Chief who Is care
IN. faithful. and conscientious and un-
der him officers who are men OF sterling
sharactcr. and devoted 90 duty.
MAJOR BENJAMIN j.. HOWARD.
Major Benjamin D. Howard. who has
held the office Of chief OF Police since
July. 1895 was born Boz the city OF Rich
rnond about sixty years ago. and has liy-
Cd here all his life Ito was appointed
10 tho police force December ~ lo'o by
David j. Saunders. who was Mayor by
tho appointment OF tho Commander Of
Military District 30. !. when the city
was under military rule. lie was APP