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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03
IN A HURRY.
Naval Authorities Want Pearl Har-
Dor Fixed Up Right Away.


New York, April "a special to the
Tribune from Washington, says:
The naval authorities want Pearl
Earbor, which they regard as the most
important post of the United States in
the Pacific, made available for naval
purposes without further delay and an
appeal will be made to congress in a
few days to authorize the necessary i'm
provements The board which has been
studying plans for the most effective
and economical utilization of the har-
bor consisting of Admiral Barker, Cap
tain H. c. Taylor. the leading strategist
of the service; Commander Todd, the
naval photographer: Lieutenant Chaplin
in charge of coaling stations and Civil
Engineer Rosseau, has completed it's
work and recommends the purchase of
certain lands inside the harbor for a
naval repair plant. dock yard and store
house, as well as sites for the erection of
defensive works. They favor the i'm
mediate expenditure of $500, 900 which,
with the money already appropriated
for dredging, viii make the harbor ac-
cessible and provide all the land re-
quired for further improvements.
Pearl harbor is the only harbor
worthy of the name in the Hawaiian
group, the other landing places includ-
ing that at Honolulu, being utterly in
defensible against an enemy. There is
not sufficient room at Honolulu at pres
ent for the merchant vessels trading al
the port and no land is available fol-
naval purposes beyond a small wharf
For military purposes the Hawaiian
group is regarded as a menace to the
United States in time OF war until Pearl
harbor can be entered and used as a
rendezvous for war vessels and the
term key of the Pacific is wholly in
applicable to the islands until a station
there is well fortified and provided with
appliances to maintain a fleet in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03
70 Command the Wheelinp.

washington, April 3-Commander
Couden, recently in charge of the
proving ground at Indian Head. has
petn ordered to Unalaska, Alaska, to
take command of the Wheeling. The
Wheeling is now at Manila but will
sail shortly for the United States by
the northern route. She is now under
command OF Commander BurweI,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03
WOMEN TO ORGANIZE.
Will Help the Men Beautify tn
Citv.

The Woman's Club of Topeka will
hold meeting Wednesday afternoon at
three o'clock in the Commercial club
rooms for the purpose of discussing the
best way of organizing a city improve
ment society to help the park commits
sioners in identifying the city.
All public spirited women who are
interested in improving the appearance
of the city are urgently requested to be
present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

cozen Fresh Country Eggs. .25
Best Kansas Potatoes, per peck, sc,
per bushel ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
Lion and Levering's Coffee, per
package --..-....-..-....... .l2
Ms. Fresh Baked Gingersnaps.. rs
lbs. Good Clean Rice..........- rs
pkgs. Scotch ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
Il fns. Bulk Rolled Oats. ... .25
African Java Coffee. per d.. rs
Sugar-cured California Hams, per
pOunu --.-.---- US
cans Clipped Beef. ...... rs
Large Fat MackereI, per pail. Ito
Holland Herring, per key. leo
Tbs. Raisin- cured Prunes. rs
g lbs. Lemon Cling Peaches. ..... .25
California Pitted Cherries, per fb.. 20
8 MS. Silver Prunes ........... 25
lbs. California Raisins. ........ %
LIB pkgs. 'Currants. ............ .25
Large size Bottle of Bluing. $500. .05
Rising Sun Stove Polish ........... .05
, cans Enameline. .................. Is
Shredded Cocoanut, per Tb......... Is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

It will pay you to make up an order from this list
and you have Blue Green Premium Stamps
with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, in
vlgorate the body by using De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers. These famous little pills
always act promptly. At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

Ordinary household accidents have no
terrors when there's a bottle of Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine
chest Heals burns, cuts, bruises,
sprains. Instant relief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

TOPEKA STATE JOURNALS cents
per month, by mall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

Graham and Oatmeal Crackers. per
pound. $3.50. -. ........ 10
lbs Cream Crackers .25
g cans 1-fb Salmon. rs
cans oysters rs
cans Oil Sardines. .25
UneeGa Biscuit, per pkg. "a
Grated Pineapple, per can......... 10
Bib cans Solid Pack Tomatoes, per
cozen .----.-- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10
Red Riding Hood Corn, cans. Is
String Beans. 2 ans............ Is
New York Cream Cheese, per h.. Is
Kansas Cream Cheese, per d.. Is
Swiss Cheese, per fb................ Is
2-ib brick Limberger Cheese. IS
Northern Early Seed Potatoes, per
bushel. -. .....-.-- go
Fancy Large White Colorado Pota-
toes, per bushel. Observation-Disclosures 10
Northern Burbank Potatoes per
buShel 49,. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. so
10 lbs. Finest Standard Granulated
sugar --......s......-.-. Luz
quarts Onion Sets. .2o
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-03

MAIL oRpERs sHIPPED PRoMPTLY.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-16
Notice..
METROPOLITAN MEAT co.

V>II VII NV "EAl W.
1T IS OUR INTENTION TO INAU-
gurate new system In the delivery
OF meat to our customers.
As you are aware, 1t has been the
custom In Honolulu for years past Ia
custom born of the pre-refrigoratUr
days) to have the meat cut up during
the night and delivered early each
morning. In many ways this system
has proved unsatisfactory. and we have
therefore determined to try daytime
delivery instead. o..
1t Is proposed to have in come parts
Of the city two deliveries Pc. day, one
In the morning, with meat for lunch
or dinner, the other in the afternoon,
when meat for dinner. or breayias the
following morning can De sent. Oh
ders will be taken by telephone each
evening as at present and before IL
noon for the afternoon delivery. This
system will also give houscliolders an
opportunity Of coming to the market
to select their own cuts, which can be-
sent out on the afternoon delivery.
1t ia also hoped that 1t may be pos
sible under this system and by making
a late delivery on Saturday afternoon
to do away with Sunday work, which
has always been an Objectionable fea-
ture of the old method.
AS we are DESTROYS of giving salts
faction to our customers in every way
we hope that they will lie Wiling to
give the proposed system fair trial,
as we believe that when 1t IL perfected
1t will be found to work for their bene-
fit as well as our own.
We shall start our first daily delivery
on Monday next. April 18th.
Yours respectfully.
METROPOLITAN MEAT CO.,
f.. G. j. WALLER,
Manager.
Honolulu. Fl. l.. April llth. 1900.
1505-1w
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-16
CORSETS AID
CORSET WA lists

We have just placed on sale plendd line OF G1NTY
Ladies' Misses and Chdrens CorsetS and Ae1 "a
Waists, of the celebrated Chicago d. make, IL 0SE
are offering at exceptionally low pri es. GX
The "Norwalk," wel-made and rerfect-ittr | N
ladies' summer corset, offering exceed klJ
ngly low price Of Scots. The Chicago G. vast
summer waist perfectly adapted the approaching &c.
The Chicago g. D. Misses fit
and comfort price 75c The Chicago young ladies' waist
perfect realization Of what should Delight
soft and perfect fngw have be be appeaed price,
$l.26 The Chicago g. D. ladies' summer the ideal
summer waist we'll made of good material perfect fitting
wth light durable and flexible and the time afordns
required support Ask to see them the price is $l.2S.
The Chicago c. Style sal, ladies' which the price we
believe to be unequaed The price at 1875 We have
not stock OF this lot the bought
enjoyed In addition to the oreg ling, have usual
complete line OF Royal Worcester Co. and p D. Corsets and
Equapse Waists for ladies' and full line Double Waists
misses and children. -. -
r. r. EHTERS e. GO
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-16
L. W. Mrpptl n o. mlppiprcH
The Merchants
Collecting Agency,
tD kAAHUMANU ST.
N q. MiDpttDitCH.
tD kAAHUMANU ST.

Prompt and careful attention given to
&C cunts, notes, bills, rents, ETC., on com.
mission; settlement made upon day Of
collection. iAoo
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-16
PySlePnal Directory.
HARMONY LODGE NO. 3,

HARMONY LODGE NO. 3,
!. u. o. T.,
Meets every Monday evening at 1880
IN Harmony Hall. King street.
J. L. McVEIGH. N. G.
Z. X. HENDRY, Secretary.
All visiting brothers very cordially
invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Robbed in Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Howard 5Brcnneman. who has
been the guest Of her mother on South
Eoff street, received word yesterday
that some time Sunday night thieves
entered her home, In the East End.
Pittsburgh, and carried away a con-
siderable quantity OF silverware and
other valuables. The burglary was
committed some time between 10 and
II o'clock. as at that time Mr.. Bren,
neman was at his office. Mrs. Bren-
neman returned home yesterday. and
until she arrives there the value and
number OF the articles taken will not
be known. NJ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
MAINLY
ROUTINE D.
MATTERS
Considered at Last Nights Meeting
Of the Board of
Education. 5 81
BILLS WERE ORDERED PAID.
and Several Contracts Were Award
ed-superintendent ,Ander-
sons Report.
BILLS WERE ORDERED Pan

The board Of education met in ad-
journed session last evening, the regu-
lar meeting day being last Thursday,
but aiquorum not being present, they
adjourned until last night. In the abb,
sence of Chairman Bowers. Col. J. H..
Miller occupied the chair. Eleven menu
'bers responded to the roll call. It was
S:45 o'clock before a quorum could be
secured and the meeting, could be called
to order. ,4.s.
The report Of Superintendent w. II.
Anderson fer the month Of September
was submitted. The following Is an
abstract:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
QEle::ag|1rlgtelhae1llnr!
once: &c ana 81 Fourteenth Street.
New Advertisements.

Stockholders Misunderstanding Board
Of Trade-Thlrd Page
Send Your Childran-A lcxnnder-Fifth
Rats and Ronches-R. H. List.
Soft Shell Crabs-Sam B. Mckee, CO..
Eighth Page. u
! Fresh Cereals-Albert stolze & Co.
Wnnted-A Good Timer. = II
Wanted-Tinners.
The No. 19cBall Bearing Bnr-Lock Type
writer-Sec6nd Page.
Real Tafreta silk-Geo. NJ. Shook 6 CO..
Eighth Page. X
Mems Warranted Patent Leather Shoes
8 cEadden's-Second Page.
Store Rooms to Rent-TJamcs L. Hnwley.
Vim. Briceland-Frcsh Fish and Oysters.
For Sale-Simpson 6 Tatum.
Bismarck Herring-H. F. Behrens Co.
Looking Backwards-Whlte Swan Laun-
dry.
Nine Notable Novols-stanton's Old City
Book Store. 10 Ftl
4 acknowledged. W. Johnson's Sons.
: 1t VIII Pay fou-South Side Shoe Store.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Resumption Of the Riverside

The steel department OF the River
side will resume this morning. after an
idleness extending over n period OF sew
eral months. The resumption involves
the employment OF over 500 men. and
will be received with glad acclaim by
the residents OF Benwood. us well as
those Of this city, as the idlcncss OF the
Riverside is felt by the business men OF
the entire neighborhood. Men have
been at work during the past few days
getting the mill in readiness for re-
sumption, and to-day the wheels OF the
bis plant will spin out q song Of cheer
TO many happy homes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
In the Justice Shops

In Squire Rogers court yesterday the
cases OF John Burley and Joseph A.
Bundy were to have been heard. but
they were continued until Friday at-
ternoon, at 1l4o'clock. They are
charged with robbing Mrs. lines OF 81
and stealing two pairs OF gold Spec
tacles from Ben Jacobs pawn shop.
In Squire Srolow!tz's court. George
Woods, colored. was fined 81 and costs
on n;profanity charge, preferred by J.
Lnvinc. In default OF payment he
was sent to fail for, ten days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Underwear and Half Hose a Specially.

We carry the best lines in the city
and will sell all our popular numbers
at old prices. Sizes as large as so.
Agents for the Celebrated Janos Hy-
genie Underwear, non-shrinliable and
non-irritating and most durable-also
preventing chils from sudden cooling
after perspiration. The best '25c cot
ton, Merino and natural wool u Hose
in the city. 49, L..
G. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable Tilors and Furnishers,
tu&f 1921 & 1928 Market St.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

IN the Gregg System OF Shorthand
students can write and take sentences
In dictntion In one week. II Ia impos
sible to do this in n system where po-
s!tions nrc used to distinguish ono
word from another. One weeks trial
free at the Elliott School, No. 1915 Mar
ket street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

STUDENTS OF the Gregg System of
Shorthand can write sentences from
dictntion In one week. One week free
at the Elliott School. 1918 Market st.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

WE have two Ehop-vorn Upr,sh.
Pianos which we Will offer this week at
great bargains. +. W, BAUMER co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
TFF
10000.

We: have fitted moro than twenty
Thousand pairs of Spectnclcs, giving MS
n record md experience uncq mnllcd by
any Their optician In West Virginia.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. $500
E.i, JACOB w. GRUBB, Opticinn,
$50 No. 1308 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

DON'T fail to see the Nightingale
Guitars and Mandol!ns n, F. ".
BANNER CO.'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

DRUMS, F1tes. Bugies and Drum
Major Ba,ona Al lowest prices at +. W.
BANNER CO.'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

WE have two shop-worn Upright
Pianos which We will offer this week ut
great bargains. +. W. BANNER co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

GREENE County turtle SOUP tonight
n; John CorcorHn's. les Sixteenth street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

soUP. Lunch and Concert at Nc.
CormIek's, Wednesday night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

GREENE County turtle soup tonight
at John Corcoran's, 16S Sixteenth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Announcement.

SOUP, Lunch and Concert at Nc.
Cormick's. Wednesday night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

SPECIAL prices on Fail suitlns, and
overcoatings.
c. W. sEABRIaHrs SON.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

MY line OF overcoatlngs and sultlngs
are always OF the choicest patterns.
C. w. SEABRIGHTS SON.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

IN teaching 1000 students the court
reportin. System OF shorthand we have
never had 4 student fail TO read his
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

u
The librarians report for the month
of September showed an average cir
culntion per day Of 1s9; average clrcu-
lation in reading room. 1923; amount
received for fines. $40; total circulation,
4,725 so
A communication from the flood dis
trict Of Texas. asking for a contribu-
tlon of $1,000 Cor rebuilding the public
schools, was received and filed. ~;
The report of the German depart
ment showed an enrolment OF 500: 81
classes: 279 pupils of German parent
age: $50 not of German parentage; s2QS
paid for instruction.
The committee on accounts submitted
bills amounting to sl,162 80. The report
was received and filed and the bills or
| dcred paid.
The committee on public library re-
| ported bills amounting to 1924 80. which
were ordered paid. The committee rec
| commended that worn out books to the
amount OF SGT % be replaced. They also
recommended the purchase of new
books amounting to s53. ~ {
The committee on buildings and
grounds reported bills amounting IL
| 1886 70. which were ordered paid. They
recommended that the sum Of SAT Sc
| be paid John L. Giesey for work on
Madison school and the residence OF the
| janltor OF the school. They rec
commended that the janitress Of
the high school be paid $40 for extra
services performed during the teachers
institute. There was some discussion
/ n ttar nj ha
| suggesting that the recommendation
| would set bad precedent The rec
| ommcndation, however, was finally
adopted. This committee recommended
that the Wheeling Steam Coal Com
pany be given the coal contract on their
bid OF 81 30 per hundred bushels OF
clean coal. and SO 80 for slack, and II
was adopted.
The committee on text books recon-
mended the purchase OF 270 each of the
following books: Enoch Arden and
Snow Bound tnr the seventh year; Ev-
angelina and the Sketch Book for the
eighth year. at cost OF 81, so. The rec
ommendation was received and filed.
The school fund showed total ball
| ance of s51 $50 90.
The committee on teachers and
| schools brought In the following report.
after an Investigation Of the matter.
which was brought up at the last meet
ing Of the board:
| To the Board of Education, Gen.le-
men:-Your committee on teachers and
schools. after investigating Mr.. George
NJ. Snook's claim to the right 10 send
his nephew to the high school. exempt
| from payment OF tuition. would report
that we do not think him entitled to
this privilege. and that he should pay
tuition from the beginning OF the PRES
ent term OF school,. Ii
Respectfully submitted.
w. r. DUDLEY.
f. C. ARMBRECHT,
| s. WATERMAN. JR.,
WILLIAM NESBITT.
Miss Cora Ballon resigned as teacher
In Clay school and Miss Mexican was
appointed to fill the vacancy. Miss
Younginser was appointed substitute
In the same school.
The communication from WASHINGTON
school. appointing Miss Bessie Drake
as teacher. to fill the vacancy OF Miss
Mabel Hanes, who resigned, was con-
| firmed.
The contract for publishing SupcrIn-
tendent Anderson's report was award
cd to the News Publishing Company,
at their bid of seventy-scven cents per
page, for 500 copies.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Respectfully submitted.
W. X. DUDLEY, n"
F.. C. ARMBRECHT,
s. WATERMAN. JR.,
WnIIAM NEGRlTr,

The contract for publishing Supcrin-
tendent Anderson's report was award
cd to the News Publishing Company,
at their bid Of sevcnty-scven cents per
page, for 500 copies.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23

WHEELING BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Main and Twelfth Streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Waist Special.

a new lot Of fine French Flannel
Waists Just received, made with
tho new collar and sleeve, and
front and buck nicely tucked; brass
buttons. Have them In pink, blue,
rose, cardinal and On N O
heliotrope. Special ..pZ.TO
othsr waists from csc TO $685.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
LACE
AIMS.

New RufHed Curtains in Swiss, Cable
and Point dc Esprit Nets. As a
special-2oo pairs fine Swiss Ruff
fed Curtains, 8 yards long, no
per pair. DOC
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
Black and Colored Dress Goods.

a monumental gathering Of
However, we've brought to-
this week at one popular
highest favor. Any one Of
you can save money.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-04-28

PETERSON BROS. 4 CO.. Grain anG
Commission Merchants.
JOSNPH AUSTRIAN. Of Leopold .
Austrian transportation Company.
D. v. PURIN0TON. Brick Aanufact.
urer.
n. 0RUsDND0RF. Lumber Dealer.
RUDOLPH q. RHODE. wholesale
Druggist.
JAS. q. McELROY. q Jas =. MoEiroy
4 Co., Real Estate.
ALBERT T. OTTO, Capitalist
H. b. SHEDDING, Capitalist
THOMAS B. MARSTON. Attor6ey.
DOLESD 3 SHEPARD. Contractor.
n. II. KIL0ALLEN, Real Estate.
ALFRED KOHN, Wholesale 0rocss =
4. J. J. MILLER, Lumber Dealer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-04-28
MOVE YOUR FACTORY
CHICAGO HEIGHTS.


o
Chicago nsh and o. ne with locations W. 200 land
from per month purchased
of
h sxAaAhaa
The St. Johns herald., 1900-09-01
Republican County Convention.
Secretary.

Pursuant to call issued by tho. Republican Territorial Executive Committee, a Territorial Conven- ton will meet in the city of Phoenix at 10 Oo'clock a. m. September 24lh 1900, fer the purpose of nominating q Republican candidate for delegate to congress; the selection of Ter ritorial Republican Central Com nitiee, etc. In pursuance of said call a Republican County Conven- sion Is hereby called to be held in the town of St. Johns. on Thursday Sept. 20lh, 1900, at 10 o'clock q. m for the purpose of electing delegates to represent Apache Co.,, in the Ter ritoriaI Convention, and to nomi- nate candidates for the various county offices to be voted for at the next general election to be heli November 9th, 1900, and to select a. County Republican Central Coin- mittee and for the transaction of such other business as may proper ly come before the cOnventi0.
 The appointment of delegates to the County convention will be made upon the vote cast for Hon. Alex. o. Brodie. Republican candidate for Delegate to congress at last genera election, and upon the basis of one delegate for each twenty-five votes, or fraction thereof cast, which will give the following sentatiol to the respective precincts
The St. Johns herald., 1900-09-01
HOLLANDS TULIP CRAZE.
Twelve Acres of City Property Were Refused for Q Single Bulb of
 Rare Variety.

Tn the year 1884 the tulip craze in Holland," writes Clifford Howard in Ladies' Home Journal, became so great that the ordinary industries were neglected. No one wanted to do any thing but raise tulips. A rare speei- men offered for sale called forth ex- cited bidding. Everyone was on the lookout for special varieties. It was rumored at one time that there were but two bulbs of the Semper Augustus in existence in Holland. One of them was owned by a florist in Haarlsm- and the other by dealer in AnlSteF- dam. This rumor was sufficient tO arouse the liveliest eommotion in tulip circles, and dealers and faDciers hur- ried forward with offers to purchase ench one endeavoring to outbid the other. The competition became So eager that finally one man offered F acres of city property for the HaarIens bulb; but the owner refused to sell The bulb in Amsterdam was knocked down to the highest bidder for S1.sOG in cash, two horses, a carriage and q set of harness-a total of about 5000. which in those days was fabulous sum"
The St. Johns herald., 1900-09-01
The Waters of Winter now Wasted Should be Saved by Building Fed
 eral Storage Reservoirs.

The Federal Government has ex- pended over 300 million dollars for internal improvements, but sn far water storage has not been in- cluded in the policy. Millions have been and are being expendeI for protection against floods and tn raise the waler at low stages fur navigation on the Missouri and the Mississippi.
 Investigations by government officials have shown that natural sites exist for building reservoirs in tEe Rocky Mountain region and other places, of such vast extent that enormous quanties of :he flood waters can be held back for use in the dry season for navagation and irrigation, and that the adoption of such a policy by the National Government would eventually re- suit in the reclamation and settle ment of the whole ard region.