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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28
Our Curious Customs.

One Way of Rejecting Him.
You are my ideal. Won't you be my
wife?"
II prefer to remain your ideal. -
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28

secretary state board of agriculture;
john Madden of Emporia and other
prominent men delivered addresses up
on the history of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28

The Monarch OF Patent Medicines.
Beggs Hair Remover. 1t makes rev
hair, brilliant hair, hair heads that
have no hair. Take no substitute. AT
druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28
Mothers Friend

a thoroughly tested remedy, gently
prepares the system for this period,
lessons the pain, and removes all
danger. Its use insures safe and hap
Ply termination of the dreaded event.
&1.OO PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by mail on receipt of price.
nnnRS Containing invaluable information of
EnES interest to all women. will be sent to
fkeE any address upon application, by
The Bradheld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28
FIRE AT NEoDEsHA
Spontaneous Combustion, High Wind
and Lack of Water Cause
Loss of $4,000

Neodesha, Aug. ga most destruct-
i've fire occurred in this city between 1
and o'clock yesterday. It originated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28

An excellent pre- gramme has been ar
ranged for the Band concert at Garfield
Park toncorrow afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28
Robbed the Anti Horse Thief Assn

Atchison, Aug. 2S.-At the annual pic
| mic of the Atchison Anti-Horse Thief
! Protective association, thieves carried
off about half of the lap robes and cush-
| ions in the vehicles, tied near the grove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28

Not how cheap but how &c cd is the
way we try 10 do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-28

Are carried, between Topeka and Pueb-
10, Colorado Springs and Denver on
the Colorado Express leaving over the
Santa Fe at 1906 p. m. daily.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

from the sugar mill, gradually ac-
cu1nulated in the crevices OF the
rocks. 1t finally burst out in flames,
and the natives believed that Hale
akala had again resumed business
at the old stand. This was, prob
ably, case Of spontaneous combus-
ton.
Here Is a new field for geological
and scientific work The pre-histor-
ic man, millions of years ago, may
have cultivated sugar cane in these
Islands, and the waste mOlasses
NAV have been the material which
was elected from the caverns below
and built up the sun-lit Islands.
The recent lava flows have de
cided similarity to molasses candy
after it has cooled off and becomes
black, through atmospheric action.
As the 'carboniferous age" was
omitted. through some mistake, IN
the construction of this group, 1t Is
possible that it was intended that
the molasses age should take its
place. Many able biologists pre-
sent conflicting theories regarding
the origin of volcanic action. They
have looked for remote causes, as
theorists usually do. The true
cause may be right before them.
We have the right to reason back
wards from the valuable data of the
Maui combustion. At the same
time. it must be admitted that the
taste of molten lava IN Halemau-
mau, is rather more SUI phury than
saccharine. Have any of our
scientists tasted it? This fact would
seem to be fatal to our theory But
Nature does as she pleases, and
boxes the ears of impertinent
Phenomena and Laws when they
are in her way. Scientists are too
confident of their final conclusions.
This new and startling theory of
Spontaneous Combustion teaches
them not to shut the door of knowl-
edge with a bang.
Should this startling theory pro
woke discussion, we trust that our
scientists will avoid the use of
abusive language, which usually
mars such controversies. On the
eve of annexation, we should give
the world an example of courteous
debate. We can let loose on each
other when some moral question
arises.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31
MORE THINKING WANTED.

When a man accepts office, he
agrees to stand out in the light,
and expose his weakness, as well as
his strength. But it is part OF his
contract with the public that he
shall be fairly and honestly treated.
The miserable, cruel and even ma
licious slandering OF public men
keeps some of the best moral and
mental power out of public life.
The community suffers from its
own "cussedness."
At the same time free, and even
strong criticism of officials, IS the
safeguard of democratic Govern
ment. If an official doesn't like
it, he has no business to hold office.
He is the agent of the people, and
only puts on Iordly and foolish airs,
if he can't take the tonic of whole
some discussion. He has no bust
ness to take a position when his
feeling are hurt" He does not
pay for the damage done by his I'M
wise acts. The people behind him
foot the bills.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31
IRREPRESSIBLE MOLASSES.

An article on the spontaneous
of molasses by Prof. j
|. Crawley of this city was publish
ed in the Journal of the American
Chemical Society on July 4th, and
attracts much attention in the
scientific Journals of the United
States and other countries.
The fact that there is such com
bustion is admitted, but the cause
is unknown. Prof. Crawley takes
the fact that great heat exists in the
molasses, under certain conditions,
and by a series of admirable chemi-
cal tests tries to arrive at the solu-
ton of the mystery. He says, re
garding his experiments, "whatever
may be the initial cause of the heat,
whether fermentation or decompo-
sition due to treatment, there can
be no doubt that there was a violent
manifestation of heat most destruc-
tive in its effects"
Mr.. Whitney, in the Planters
Monthly for August, repeats the
story, published years ago, which
we print elsewhere, that at Ulu-
palakua, Maui, molasses escaping
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

We say this Is advance of our
criticism on the general work of
the members of the Cabinet. These
men are, in our opinion, doing al
together too much detail work, and
not enough of that higher and more
exacting brain work, which is the
crying need of these transition
days. The Republic suffers from
it. The Attorney General, over
worked for four years, still has the
details of the Health department
to attend to. The Minister of For
eign Affairs attends to many nu-
merous details of the Educational
department. The other Ministers
are more or less involved in admin
istrative detail.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

ALASKA Is attracting an
enormous amount Of atten-
ton just now, and every line
of matter containing refer
ence to it, is eagerly scanned
by thousands.
In view of this, perhaps it
is not out of place to mention
a few facts worth consider
ing.
1. The Alaska is con-
structed upon strictly scien-
tiflc principles, by which low
temperature and dryneSS of
air are naturally and newt
able obtained.
2. The Alaska has pre-
served fresh meats perfectly
for three weeks in the hot
test weather.
;. The Alaska produces
better results with less ice
than any other.
4. The Alaska possesses
the only provision chamber
free from OdOr.
(. Between the outer and
inner walls there is an inch
and a half space filled with
pure charcoal, and experience
extending over three and a
half years, has convinced
US that the Alaska is without
doubt, the best refrigerator
on the market, in cOnstruc-
ton, in power to preserve
perishable goods, in economy
of ice, and in fact, in ali
points necessary to make
them first-class in every re-
speCt.
We have them in several
sizes, at from SIS to SIS and
also keep the Alaska ice
chests.
Call and examine at
The HQWQiiQD HQTdW0Te Go.
2S6 FORT ST.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

Guatemala has within the last year
added over 200 miles to the Govern
ment telegraph and telephone lines.
Long distance telephone lines now run
from the capital, Guatemala to An
tigua, Esciuntls, QueZaltenangO, San
Jose, Santa Ana and Salvador.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31
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Last and all the time Hoods Sarsaparills
has been advertised a. blood purifier.
The great cures by Hoods Sarsa pariIla
have been accomplished through purified
blood. Scrofula, salt rheum, eczema.
rheumatism, neuralgia, yield TO Hoods
because it eradicates the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

a great dry goods house, with
the best reputation suddenly failed,
in one of the American cities, some
years ago. "What is the matter?
asked one man. "The man who
did the thinking for it and nothing
else, died two years ago." said a
neighbor, ''and the men
who run it now are only selling
goods" Corporations, nations,
and individual concerns, are con
Quoted on the same principles. Go
into John Wanamaker's great store
and you will not find him touching
a detail. His thinking" is very
-uccaCCf11l
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

Our political condition involves
us in complicated relations with the
United States. We have been, for
some Years, on the eve of compli-
cations with Japan, and now we are
in them. We have had to deal
with the most embarrassing ques-
ton of labor. 1t concerned our IN
ternaI affairs, and went to the ex-
istence of civilization here. 1t con-
cerned our relations with America,
and seriously touched the question
of reciprocity and political union.
These questions, numerous, lntr1-
cate and even dangerous, called for
the best thinking" the best study.
We had no men trained on these
lines of thought. If one thinks
that no training is needed, let him
read Senator Hoar's. recent address
in the Clarke University, on the
great need of men educated care
fully in the science of politics and
diplomacy. Thrown back on our
'|hOme talent" we must do the best
we can with it. Deficiencies in ex-
perience and long training are only
made up by the closest study.
Our arrangement of official work
has resulted in depriving these men
of the time needed for thought and
study, and driven them into de
tailed work. No one denies the
high order of that work. 1t is adj
mirable. But the State loses by
it in the grand totals, and in the
neglect of more vital work.
The Ministers themselves will,
ON Sundays, admit that they are
miserable worms of the dust
worthy only to be snapped up by
passing mynah birds, but they are
just a little prone, on week days, to
abandon this delightful theory of
humility and recent criticism.
For instance, the question of the
registration of foreign built ships,
has been discussed for three years.
The statute permitting 1T is, prob
ably, mandatory. This statute,
during the session of the last Legis-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31
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Strikes at the root of the disease, which
is in the blood Thousands testify that
they have been absolutely cured of blood
diseases by Hoods Sarsaparilla, although
they had become discouraged by the fail
ure of other medicines to give any relief.
No other medicine has such a record OF
cures as Hoods Sarsaparilla, because
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

The Government has admirably,
honestly, and intelligently done ITS
administrative work, under the cir
cumstances. 1t has done great ser
vice in the perilous days of politi-
cal change. 1t is entitled to the
gratitude, the loyalty, the firm sup
port of the people. But the very
excellence of its municipal admin
istration, has, we believe, prevented
it from making that close and ne
cessary study of larger questions, SC
urgently needed in a transition
condition. You cannot play chess
when you are walking over eggs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

Vestige of those impurities which have
been developing, perhaps for years, in
the blood. Hoods Sarsapariha cures
nervousness by feeding the nerves upon
pure, rich blood. 1t absolutely and per-
manently cures when all other medicines
fail, because Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-31

of that Legislature kindergarten
the better. Had the Ministers time
for study, and investigation, the
importance Of the matter would
have been pressed upon them.
The japanese muddle involves
the same points. Its history IS yet
to be written. The immigration
matter, so vitality important in
every way, is turned over by the
Legislature to Commission, and
its hands are tied up. Yet it Is
always before the Cabinet, and de
mands of it a policy. y deal of
thinking" Is to be done in this
affair. The vital matter of annex
alton demanded, several years ago,
certain work by the Government,
in order to anticipate the comment
made in the States; the people are
ignorant about the Islands" a com
ment repeated to rs, by every mail.
The work remains undOne, and it
is left to Mr.. Thurston to scatter
leaflets, just as the battle is ON.
We concede frankly, that it Is a
question whether or not, the Gov
eminent should take any active
part, so far as the propaganda IN
the States is concerned.
The herald., 1897-08-04
ON CHANGE
What Was Done Yesterday on Wall
Street

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The market for
securities received a further powerful
impetus toward higher level of values
today. Buying was animated and in large
volume in all departments, not only of the
stock market, but of the bond market as
we'll The confidence of the general public
in the revival of business and the improve
ment of values to result was plainly mani
tested in the large commission house or
ders executed on the floor of the exchange,
these being in such number and of such
Importance as to overwhelm all attempts
of the professional operators to check the
advance and to manipulate the market for
a reaction All the news was such as TO
push on the enhancement of prices. Re-
ports of crop prospects continued most
encouraging from all quarters and the con-
tinued rise of prices in the grain markets
reflected the confidence of buy6Os that good
prices were to be realized for the crops.
The return of railroad traffic from the
west and southwest showed the grain
movement to be in such volume as to leave
the amount of business to be done by the
railroads only questio of the number of
cars they can secure to transport the
grain offered The westward movement of
merchandise is also reported to be large
for the season, so that the trains carried
westward as well as those coming east
ward were producing revenue for the roads.
ing to the bright outlook of trade in par
ticular staples in which these great COR
porations deal. The exchange market was
also much cleared, the quotations for ac.
tual business in sterling exchange break
ing to 4S7 for sight and to Assn for sixty
days. The declining tendency is due TO the
free Offering of grain bills, which are likely
to increase from this time on In view
of this fact further exports of gold are
exceedingly unlikely to occur and the ar-
nual refiux of the yellow metal will prob
ably begin at once The heavy adverse
trade balance to result from foreign pur-
chases of grain is considered to be the mo-
tive of the persistent Discrimination of for
eign exchanges to invest in American Sc
curities and of the disposition to take their
profits by selling these securities in tho
New York market. The conservative Brit
ish investor to refrain from putting his
money into foreign enterprises when such
action Is likely to deplete the supply of
gold in currency channels, Is we'll known.
London offerings of Northern Pacific pre-
ferred were well absorbed today and after
the close in London the Stock rallied a
point above last nights closing. Trading
In railroad mortgages was in large volume
with substantial variations in.many issues
The low priced securities were eagerly
sought for by domestic and foreign pur-
chasers. The general tone was strong,
with specific influences operating to en-
The herald., 1897-08-04

Houston Electric company against the
Hoosic Railway company. The case in
volved the validity of patent for pole
trolley which was seemingly intended to
cover practically every method for making
connection between cars and overhead
trolley wires in which the trolley wheels
press up against the wires. The electric
company some time ago secured from the
circuit court an Injunction restraining the
railway company from using devices al
legged to be infringements of the patent.
An appeal was taken from this decision
on the ground that the patentee, under
whom the electric company claimed, had
taken out an earlier patent, which COW
cred practically the devices included in
the later patent, and that, therefore, the
latter was void. The appeal was sustained
by the circuit court of appeals which set
aside the injunction granted by the court
below. The importance of the decision may
be gathered from the fact that almost all
the trolley roads use poles pressing against
the overhead wires.
Consul Tucker writes from Martinique,
June 10, 1897: A law has just been promul-
gated regarding the manufacture and sale
of oleomargarine, which is calculated to
drive the American product entirely out
of this market Unless this matter be
made known through the agency of the
department, great loss will ensue to our
shippers and manufacturers, as the mar
garin will be seized here upon its arrival
for violation of the law. There are at
present great number of cases held in the
custom house which arrived here before
| the PRONUNCIATION of the law and which
cannot now be disposed Of.
+ =
| The companies in New York have de-
cided to continue the fire patrol for two
years at an expense of $3.50, 900 for the per-
| iod, providing that amount does not ex-
ceed per cent of the premiums.
+ 4 +
| Dogs may not Be landed in Great Britain
without license from the secretary of the
board Of agriculture and under certain
strict conditions.
The herald., 1897-08-04
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON. Aug. 3.-The wool market this
week has been considerably exercised on
account of the recent tariff legislation and
as consequence some dealers have put
high price on their wool under the impress
son that the market will be forced up
rapidly. The market in territory woods
has shown considerable activity, with
hardened prices. Fleece wool continues
quiet with prices largely nominal. Aus
tralian woods have had large sales at an
advance of several cents per pound secured
Unwashed medium Missouri quarter blood
combing, 1920; three-quarter- blood comb
ing. 1920
Territory Wools-Montana fine medium
and fine. l2014; secured, 39d40: staple, 40
@i3; Utah. Wyoming, etc. fine medium and
fine, 1lql5; secured, SSG43; staple, 4O042.
Australian. secured basis-Combing
super rhine, 54451; combng, good, 5O052.
combng. average 46Q4S: Queensland comb
| ing 46G50.
The herald., 1897-08-04

sPeaches--Fancy, 81; choice. 81; stand
ard, ~: prime. 4; peeled. In boxes. loh
Pears-Fancy halves. 6; fancy qug
ters, 8.
Plums-Pitted. 4; unpitted. IN.
Prunes. four sizes, 211@2N. ~
Nectarines-Fancy. 5h; choi"s. ~
standard, 4.
Figs--Choice white. 8; black. 4. "a
Raisins-Jobbing prices: In Sc ks ,ss-
ID boxes-Four-crown, loose, 4i5: ,iess
crown, 31s@4; two-crown, 2%@3i4; sesnSt9.
Sultanas, 51s; seedless Musca tells. 80,
dried grapes in 20-fb boxes .three-t
11nuon 1'.o layers. i'io. .oao,. :. soni.
,oooo. - any saH1a Si1z
Cheese-Fancy mild new. 8: fair t,oSs11 oSyI .
10TH; California cream ch sddar. ,rsst'
Young American, s@9; eastern, 12@14i '
ern 11@12. ,s4
Eggs-Ranch, 15@1S; store, 11@14, ''A'
ern, 12@14; westerns, 11@12. r,so1e.
Poultry-Live turkey gobblers, M y,e,
hens, 121zd13; old roost RS. 3.75t .o,,srs ~ pc.
doz.; young do. 4.0005.5 smaIsr o5@
1.50@2.25; large do, 2.75@ 800: f. M. c'-a AZ
$780, hens, 3.5O@400; ducks. ~ S 1s~5, M. @c
young, 2.5O@4Oo; geese, per ur, .'gio", ooS,
goslings. 1.0001.0 per 9air; Pi5A7Vns' ''0Ve
1.50 per doz
The herald., 1897-08-04
California 17ruit lies

NEW YORK. Aug 5.-P ter Bro, nels lei,
company sold today at ops auction a.
ifornia fruit as TO ows. vlums-Kelse. y
Japans. 245@S15; Iurbars, 75@1.95; egg.
1.5O; others, 75@1.1l P.nes--Hungarian
1.0Oa225; Gros, la a1.6 Tragedy, 75@1.4O;
German. 1.1OQ1.25 Pefs-Bartletts, 1.s5@
2.2O per box and 75@l5 per half box.
Peaches-Beckers 14E1.50; Crawfords, so
Q1.25; Fosters. 65d1.2o others, 6OQ1.10 Nee
tarines, 55@115. Gr,es-Muscats, 95 sin
gle crate. Apricots+0.
CHICAGO, Aug. f-The Earl Fruit COM
pany auctioned .elay: Grapes-Tokay,
1.7Oq2.S5 per half cate, average, 1.94; Mus
cat. l35Q1.50; Fo ta.nbleau, LOS. Plums-
Kelsey, Las per llf crate; diamond 1.454
1.5o; egg, 95a1l5 average LOT. Prures-
Gros. 1.20@1.35 pt half crate; Hungarian,
1.3O; Tragedy. L2a125; silver, LOS. Peaches
Crawford, 75dl 25 per box; Foster, 75@
1.10; some in bad order sold for less.
The herald., 1897-08-04

| Eggs are easy owing to free arrivals of
Eastern, which are selling at Is cents to the
trade. Butter is very firm, the best makes
being generally marked up 21a cents per
roll. The demand at the advance is not
active. Stocks of dried fruit in San Fran
cisco are cleaned up closely by the de-
mand for Klondyke. Buyers and sellers
are rather apart in values and trade is
slow.
EGGS-Fancy ranch. 17d1s; fair to good,
| 16Q17 Eastern, 15Q16.
| BUTTER-Extra local "Swiss Cross"
32-ounce squares, 80; do other brands, 32-
or. sqs, 45Q471a; fancy creamery, North
ern, 32-oz. sqs., 42laq45; do 2S-oz., 35QS71a {:
fancy dairy, Northern, 32-oz., 4O4421a; do 2S-
o. rolls, 321a635; choice dairy, Northern,
s2-oz rolls, S7iad40 choice do, 2s-oz., 30q321a
piekled do, 2S-oz, 32lsqS5; fancy tub. per
lb. 1921
CHEESE-Martin's New York Cheddars
per lb., 121aq13 Wisconsin full cream. per
h.. 10611 California half-cream, per h..
Sh coast full cream. per lb., 8; California,
Downey or Anchor per lb 10; do Young
America, per lb., II; do 3-lb. hand per lb.
10; domestic Swiss, per h., 16; imported
Swiss, %; Edam. fancy, per doz $50
POULTRY--Hens, S.75q5.00 per dozen
young roosters, 400q4.50; broilers, 2.50Q
$50; old roosters, 3.5oa4.0O; ducks. $500
450; turkeys, live, 12G14; dressed i;
pigeons, per dozen, 75Ql00; squads. 1.25Q
15O
GREEN FRUITS-New apples, 75@1. .OO per
box; strawberries. common, Ago;
fancy, 6QS; bananas, bunch, =; crates
extra; cherries, Tartarian. per box,
=: Royal Anne -; loquats, -
blackberries, per box. 5@7; gooseberries,
per lb., -; apricots. per lb 1AQ2;
currants. per crate, - raspberries, per
box 6@7; peaches. per ib.. 2q21s; wa
ter melons, 50d1.3s per dozen; pine ap-
Piles, per dozen, 2.00a500; grapes, per crate,
75@1.oo; plums, per box, 5Oa75 figs, per
box, 75@l.0O; new pears, per box, 90@1.00;
eanteloupes, per dozen, 30Q65; nectarines,
per box. IS.
CITRUS FRUITS-Oranges, st. Mich
aels, 2.50a3.00; Mediterranean sweets. 2.25
lemons, cured, 2.00Q2.50; uncured. 1.00Q1. so.
HONEY AND BEESWAX-Honeyco
soil per lb.; strained, 4q5; beeswax, 200
25 per lb.
MILLsTUFFS-Flou local mills. 4.SO
per bbl.; Stockton brands, BIO; Oregon,
=; Eastern, 540a5.75 shorts ton. local.
1900; rolled barley, per ton, 1900; cracked
corn, per 100 lbs. 1.10; feed meal. per 100
lbs, 105; bran, 1900 per ton.
GRAIN-Wheat. 1.35; corn. small,
yellow. 1.10; large yellow, 1.10; oats. Liz
@125; barley, common, 80.
HAY-Wheat, per ton, 70Od7.50; barley,
.5OQ7. 90; oat 7.001750; alfalfa, 'baled, 900;
loose, 500; straw S.5e@400
POTATOES-Per 100 lbs.-iSew potatoes.
4O@T0; Early Rose, 75Qs5; sweet, 1.75@20O.
LIVE STOCK-Per lb.: Beeves. 2M@s:
hogs. s1114: lambs. per head. 1.5o@2.O0;
sheep, per ckt. 2.50Q2.7,
DRESSED MEATS-All per lb; Beef,
5@5h; veal. e@7h; mutton, 5; lamb. 7;
pork. w