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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-16
RATE is FIXED.
Santa Fe Announces It's Emer-
gency Freight Tariff.
It Is TwO-thirds OF Regular
Rate Plus Ten Cents.
TO HELP THE FEEDERS
VIII Be Advantageous to Bring
Corn to Kansas.
Means Reduction to All Points
in Kansas.
TO HELP. THE FEEDERS

An emergency rate for corn shipments
from points east of the Missouri river to
Kansas points was announced today by
the Santa F'e railway
The rate is two-thirds Of the regular
tariff for the distance west OF the Mis-
souri, river points, plus 10 cents This rate
applies only to through shipments from
Chicago and Mississippi river points on
the Santa Fe, connecting lines at Missouri
river points not yet having announced
any emergency rate.
The Santa Fe's emergency rate viii go
into effect as soon as legal notice has
been 81 ZEN to the public. This will likely
be between August IS and 20, but the San
ia F'e officials decline to fix the exact
1t is because of the shortage of corn in
Kansas for feeding cattle that the Santa
cy rate. BY the help Of this rate It is
thought that Kansas cattle raisers can
afford to carry over their cattle till next
summer. 1t is expected that corn holders
IN Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska will find
it more to their advantage under the
emergency rate, to ship their corn to
An example of how the rate actually
figures out in practice is as follows. The
is Is cents per hundred. From Kansas
City to Newton the rate is p cents. This
would make total at regu t.r tariff, of
q cents from Chicago to Newton. Under
the emergency rate the cost would be as
follows.
Two-thirds rate from Kansas city to
Newton -.-.-----. -.--.-----------.----$u ~ w
Total emergency rate. -.-.-.---.-....so -
tariffs of 10 cents on every hundred
weight of corn shipped from Chicago to
A list of the regular tariffs, as compared
with the emergency rate, to a number OF
tenn is as follows, the rate given. being
TO sec11re The tofai cost IF shipnoents oer
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-16

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-16

Furnished by A. G. Goodwin, COmmi
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-16

Chicago, Aug. Is.
Open High Low Gloss Yes
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
TENNESSEE VALLEY
 FARMERS SUFFER.
Disastrous Overflow of TenneS-
 see River Expected
ALL STREAMS ARE SWOLLEN
Farmers Around Decatur AIarmed-At Florence Rise Is Unprecedented, and Crops Greatly Damaged.
 Worst Has Been Done.

New Decatur, August 23.-(Special.)- Fear of a disastrous overflow is appre- hended by the farmers in the lowlands along the Tennessee river. The river has been greatly swollen by the rains A of the past few days and in some places below this city 1t has swept out over it's banks, inundating a number of corn fields and greatly damaging the crops, besides drowning several head of live stock
 The present weather indications are unfavorable for an early abatement of the rain, and should the rain continue for two days more. the crops in the bot tom lands will be a total loss.
 William Stover, a farmer from the western portion of the county. said today that the cotton crop in his locality will be greatly damaged by the rains. as the continued wet weather has caused the plant to take the rust. He also stated that the bolls were falling off very badly.
 Farmers from other sections or the county who were seen by your core spondent today tell about the same story as MT. Stover tells.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
SOME soER FIGURES.
All Heads of Departments and Judges
 Are Accounted For.

London, August 23.-A Pretoria dispatch gives some interesting statistics of Boer leaders. Of the members of the old gov ernment executive council only Schalk- Burger and Raitz are in the field. Gen. eral Joubert is dead. General Cronje is prisoned and General Rock was killed.
 Out of twenty-seven members of the first Volksraad, thirteen are accounted for Barnard, LeBuschage and Malan have been killed. To Sergeant Merritt of the Bedfordshire regiment was awarded a medal for killing Malan, who was snip ing at Magaliesburg in June. Merritt stalked him four miles before he suc- ceeded in shooting him. Tosen is dead. Wolmarines is prisoner. Eight mem- bers of the first Volksraad have surren- dered.
 About half of the members of the sec ond Voksraad are accounted for.
 All the heads of the State Departments, are accounted for except Smitz. Three of them are in Europe; two are prisoners and fourteen have surrendered. f
 The judges are all accounted for. Sew enty-five. per cent of the sub-heads of departments are accounted for.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
UNPRECEDENTED RISE IN
 TENNESSEE AT FLORENCE

Florence, August 2S.-(Special.)- )-The present rise in the Tennessee river Is un- precedented for August, as this Is always a low water mark season of the year. This year has been rather remarkable from the fact that it has recorded four rises since early spring, which is unprece- dented, and the oldest river log does not record a similar occurrence. The first rise, of 152O, was registered in March, with 16 20 recorded in April May followed with 1640, but 1t was left for August to make a new mark at this season, with 19 feet on the government gauge. Elk river flows into the Tennessee river above Mus cle Shoals canal, and it Is mainly from this source that the Tennessee has gotten the last two feet rise in the past three days. Elk river Is very badly swollen and out of its banks, and has done a. great deal of damage In Limestone County, Ala bama. The crest of the rise was reached Thursday night, and it Is now slowly fall ing.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
TO FILL STRIKERS' PLACE.
Representative of Eastern Steel Works
 In the City.

The statement has been made about the streets of Birmingham that labor agent from one of the large steel and iron mills in the east is In the Birmingham district making an effort to secure workmen for the mill where a strike Is now in force. He has approached several former em- ployees of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company in the city and asked if they would go east to take good posi- tions.
 It was also stated that the agent had made a number of visits to Ensley, Bes- semer and other, points, and had made efforts to secure employees from the local mines and industries for Pittsburg works. The name of the agent or the company he represented could not be obtained. None of the officers of local companies knew of his efforts. All stated that no men had left their places to go east dur ing the past two weeks.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
THE scHLEY CASE.
Matter of Service of Howison on Court
 of Inquiry Is Closed.

Washington. August 2s.-At the Navy Department the matter of the service of Admiral Howison on the Schley court of inquiry is considered as a closed incl dent so far as the department is con cerned and one which will be left to the consideration of the court itself.
 MT. Racket stated today that he had not received the. reply which 1t is said Admiral Schley will submit in regard to the action of the department in declining to refer the Howison interview to that officer for a statement Captain Lemley, the judge advocate general of the navy and the judge advocate of the Schley court. has returned from Canada and will at once begin the work of compiling a list of witnesses to be summoned before the court of inquiry. It is expected this list will be ready for submission to Ad- miral Schley early next week.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
MONTEVALLO.
Great Improvements Made at Girls In-
 dustrial School.

Mortevallo, August 2s.-(special. )-Mon- some new addition to the Alabama Girls. Industrial School that has just been made. The new building Is the result of an appropriation of s65.o0O by the State Legislature. This, with the original build- ings, makes the school able to accommo- date about 400 girls.
 The new building Is of red pressed brick and stone, and as finished is an ornament to this part of the state.
 In an interview today, pr. F. M. Pet erson, who is president of the institu- tion,. said he expected almost 400 girls during the coming winter. More than two hundred of these can room in the build ing
 trip through the new structure shows it to have all the modern improvements necessary in building of this kind. A 30,0O0 gallon water tank placed twenty five feet above the highest part of the roof gives perfect protection against fire An elevator will be one of the conven- fences. An electric plant on the grounds will supply light, and an immense din- ing hall, beautifully finished, will com- fortaby seat 400 people.
 One or the handsomest parts of the building is the immense entrance hall, with it's broad steps leading to the sue cessve floors.
 Conservative estimates of the damage done by the recent rains and winds to the corn and cotton crops of this section are that they will be shortened between 15 and 20 per cent, although it is felt that the damage to the corn will outweigh that to the cotton.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
"TEN YEARS ANT LONG"
Boy Smiles Upon Being Sentenced for
 Killing His Father.

Tuscaloosa, August 23.-(Special)-The Tuscaloosa County Court finished up US second murder case for the week last night. when Hester Booth was given ten wears in the penitentiary for killing his father last October. It seems that Hester, a boy of only 16 when the killing oc- cured, became incensed with his father because his father had not turned over to him the proceeds of the sale of a COW. A dispute ensued, and the next morning the boy started from home with his ax on his shoulder. when his father, who, was cutting wood in the yard, commanded him to return to the place. Another dispute followed, and the boy shot his father with a shotgun, but claimed that his father had an ax in a threatening attitude when he shot. The testimony was not alto gether favorable to the boy. The jury re- turned a verdict of guilty and fixed his punishment at ten years in the peniten- tiary. The boy throughout the trial was smiling and talking, with apparently no concern, and when the jury returned a verdict he smilingly remarked: "Oh, that ain't long,
 The case of the State against Win Young, a 17-year-old negro, for killing an- other negro boy over woman, Is on trial today.
 Tuscaloosa, August 23.-(Special.) )-Sam Yerby, a prominent and prosperous farmer of this county, brought to this place yesterday a watermelon weighing ,seventy-one pounds, which breaks the rec ord for big watermelons raised in this county. MT. Yerby has raised a large number of fifty and sixty-pound melons this season.
 Tuscaloosa, August 2S.-(Special )-Com- missioner A. A. Mason on yesterday re- leased John Clark of Greene County from jail on bail Clark was imprisoned on a charge of retailing liquor without license, but friends in Eutaw came to his rescue and he was released yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

train. and was discovered by the brake man. who ordered him to g-t of. Instead of doing so. he drew pistol and threat ened to shoot the brakeman. The latter went to tine caboose and reported the matter, and F1agman Lawrence. with the brakeman, went back uo where the ne- gro was and ordered him off. The negro then drew his pistol again and started to shoot the 1agman, but he was too quick for him, and got in the first shot, wound- ing him fatally. He was carried to Leeds and put off, where he died soon after.
 The dead negro,is said to be from At lanta, and 1t Is also thought he may be the negro who. shot Marshal Blackburn at Warrios 8
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
MT. Scott Resigns.

The resignation of James E. Scott as trainmaster of the Gate City Division of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company was rendered yesterday. MT. Scott has been connected with the road for the past fourteen years, but will retire September 1. The cause of the resignation is his i'll health. He will leave in September for Livingston. where he will spend the winter in an attempt to regain his lost strength.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
oorman Declared Insane.

Huntsville. August 3.-(speciaL )-An- was tried on a habeas corpus writ yes terday afternoon before Judge Morgan Stewart. German made an attempt to secure his release on the grounds that he is sane. but the court ruled against him and he will be sent to the Bryce In- sane Asylum. German is very shrewd and last winter while enroute to Tusca- loosa tricked the deputy in charge of him and escaped by jumping from the swiftly moving train.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
Damage Around Huntsville.

Huntsville, August 23.-It will be impos- sible for a week or more to compute the damage that has been done to the bot tom land crops by the Tennessee river flood In some places the crops are a to- tai loss, being covered by twenty feet of water During this flood the water went two feet higher than in the big flood of May, and broke the summer flood record of seventy-slx years. There is a legend of big flood in 1925 that washed away. all the bolton land crops and the present in- undation is said to be the only one that can be compared with 1t in the extent of damage effected.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
Rains Retard Mining Work.

Florence. August 23.-(Special.)-J. w. Worthington, general manager of the Sloss-Sheffield Iron and Steel Company, is back from visit to Russellville, where the company operates extesnive brown ore mines. He stated that the recent rains have caused a great deal of delay in ge.- ting out ore, which was making it difficult to supply the Sloss furnaces with ore enough to keep them running. The rains have not only retarded the work of min ing, but have damaged the mining prop erty and caused a. great deal of loss.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
Married at Rome.

The marriage of Charles H. Scott of Montgomery and Miss Josephine Bennett of Rome, Ga, took place Thursday night at Rome. The wedding was one of the prettiest that has occurred in Rome for some time. The couple are now on their bridal trip through the East MT. Scott is brother of MT. Taylor Scott of this city and has many friends throughout the tSate of Alabama Mrs Scott was very popular in the exclusive set of the Georgia city.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
INCONSISTENCIES EXCURSION
To Indian and Oklahoma Territories
 By A. G. s. R. R.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad announces cheap round trip Home Seek CTS excursiori rates from Birmingham to all points in Indian and Oklahoma Terri tories. Rate of one fare for the round trin plus two dollars. Tickets on sale August 9th and 2Oth and September Sd and 17th only. Limited twenty-two days from date of sale. Stopovers will be al- lowed on going trip at all points in Texas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory within going transit limit, fifteen days.
 For further particulars call on or ad- dress J. c. Lusk Travelling Passenger Agent, No. 2O19 First Avenue s-4-tf
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
eIrmInoham to Meridian and Return $2

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad will operate a special excursion train Birmingham to Meridian and return, September 9 Train will leave Birming- ham at s:3O a. m. Returning. leave Me ridian at 6 D. m.. September 3. Rate g for the round trip. Accommodations for both white and colored.
 For further information apply at pas senger office. 2019 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
FIREMEN SUFFER STEADY
 EXPOSURE.

ing, and the breathless haste which fol- lows each summons from the fire alarm.
 Sometimes he stands for hours scorched with the frey heat of 0 burning building on one side, while on the other side frozen sheets of water cling to his stiff garments like coat of mail.- Suddenly awakened from deep sleep he finds himself clinging to truck wagon or engine, dashing through alley and ave- nue at break-neck speed, pulling on his garments as he goes, the next mo
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
He Was a somnambuIist.

Huntsville. August 23.-(special.)-J. R Fears, proprietor of the Blue Front res taurant, was captured on the streets last night attired in his nightdress. MT. Fears had a somnambulistic spell and walked out in the street and caused con- sternation among pedestrians. When awakened by a policeman he was as much surprised to find himself on the street as any one else was.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
A TEXAS WONDER
HaII's Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles. removes gravel, cures diabetes seminal emissions, weak and lame backs rheumatism and all irregularities ot the kidneys and bladder in both men ana women, regulates bladder troubles m children. One small bottle in two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned. Price N.o0. Dr. E. ". Hall. sole manufacturer, P. 0. Box 6zs. St. Louis. Mo. Send for testimonials. Soio by all druggists
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
READ THIS.

Martin, Tenn. June. B. l9Oi. pr. E. W. Hall, St. Louis, Mo.-My Deat Sir take pleasure in saying that l nave used your great discovery with much pen. eft, having suffered for years with klones !. trouble, and most heartily recommen1 ~ to all sufferers from kidney diseases. spectfuly. J. w. LOWHANCn, Member of the Memphis Annual Coriei ence M E. Church. South.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
FLAGMAN KILLS NEGRO.
Threatened to Shoot Trainmen When
 Ordered Off.

Coroner Paris was called to Leeds yes- terday to investigate the death of ne- gro, Charles o. Seares. who was shot and killed by F1agman c. M. Lawrence of the Southern Railway Company.
 The negro was stealing ride on the
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
LIVINGSTON.
Mrs. Sarah T. Abrahams Dies In Wash
 ineton and Brought Home.

Livingston, August 23.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Sarah T. Abrahams, aged SS years form- erly of this town, died in Washington, D. C., and her remains were brought here for interment yesterday. She was the wife of the late Judge, James A. Abrahams. the last Republican Probate Judge of Sumter County.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

Florence Hotel Arrivals: E. s. George, c. w. Brasfield, Linden, Ala; c. Pearce, Mobile; K. c. Friedman, Cincinnati; s. H. Parks, Montgomery; R. H. Little, Tuscaloosa; J. A. Miller. H. P Johnston, Louisville; J. A. Birsbie, Boston; Thos. c. Wright. Nashville; D. s. Walraven. Atlanta; W. A Bishop. Guntersville; A. F. Woodmansee. Atlanta; c. M. Wood ruff, Anniston; J. J. Donigan, Huntsville; George E. Hudson, A. Doggrell. Mem- phis F. M. Woods, Clanton; E. S. stan ley, Columbus. Ga; J. B. Fruit, Knox vile, Tenn; H. D. Gould. Mem phis, Tenn; D.. E. Morrow, Memphis W. O. Boss, Atlanta; c. V. Craigen, High Point: W. M. Lewis, Brownsville; William s. Woolsey, Selma; Charles Cobb, Balti- more; B. Payne and wife Brookside; w. L. Malin. Goethite; J. H. Read, Bessemer; w IT. Churchill, Memphis; E. c. Camp bell, Nashville; D. s. Ballentine, Mem phis; J. B. Jones, Montgomery; Nelson A. White, Columbiana; E. B. Hilliard, Brit ish; John P. Robert. Nashville; Henry Mckee Canada; O. F. Cunningham, Chat tanooga; l.. L Loeb. St. Louis A. B. Carter, North Carolina; c. D. Gilliam
 Virginia; Charles Jones, Atlanta; G. A. Warren, Chicago; Thomas K Pouge, Cin- cinnati; M. s. Finch. Montgomery; Robert E. Spragins, Huntsville; Miss B. J. Vann, Porterville; c. O. Looney, Fayetteville, Ala. C. A. f1uTley, w WdSHltSlOIl, U. C,i J' S. Smith, Boston; T. c. Buck, New York City.
 Metropolitan Hotel Arrivals: Miss F.
 Caine, Fayette; c. H. Oghus, Memphis;
 Oscar Savage, Chattanooga; F. H. Sharp,
 Columbus; H. l.. Leanell. Canton; T. G..
 Goodwin and wife, Macon; w. J. Malone,
 Huntsville; E. J. Thomas, Greenville; L..
 D. Harris. Cincinnati; Hardy Rhyns. Jas- per; l.. A. Rhyns, Atlanta; J. D. Hardy and wife, Calera; F. M. Peterson, Mon tevallo; Louis Massey, Tuskegee; A. B.. Sprague, Columbus; A R. Walker, Greensboro; s. A Hobson, Woodstock; D. D. Lewis, Nashville: F. A. Clark Co.,
 lumbus Alley Grinager, New York City; L. C.. Gunter. Savannah; Charles J. Mea- ger. Bell Ellen; Edward Rock. H. w.
 Kadcliff, Nashville John M Burke. Chat tanooga; J. P. Montgomery, Vicksburg; John Pelham, Annston; Thomas w. Cole man, Montevallo, Neal Bray, city: J. A. Smith. Jr., Georgia; w c. Vru- land, Florida; J. A. Duke, Alabama; E.
 J. McGuire and wife. Pratt iCty; w. o. Bass. Atlanta, Ga; T. J. Garnes Bes-
 semer; James 'Towle Clenton; R. F. Wat
 son, G. P. Howard. Alanta; P. P. Ap- plegate. Chicago; Miss Belle Roebuck, Alabama; W. T. Yoatman, Alabama R. M, Croft, Baltimore; R. A. Watson. Ma rion, Ind; H. R. Camron. Meridian; Miss Lena Kennebrew, Columbus, Miss; T. | Bradford, Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

NER. VIM. SUMTER, Lieutenant WI Truck Co. No. 1, Fire Department, Evanston, Ill.,, writes:
 "Peruna cured me of kidney trouble of nearly six years standing. became so weak that was unable to endure any extra strain without serious pain. Some of the firemen had been taking Peruna, and, as it had helped them thought it might help me. It not only helped me, but it cured me in no time. Five bottles made q new man Of me, and fhree more restored me 10 perfect health. "--- Wn. Sumpfer.
 fy0a do nor derive prompt al Hartman, giving q full statement (
 Address Dr. Hartman, Preside
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
Duke of York at capetown.

Capetown, August 23.-The royal yacht Ophir. with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on board. sailed today for the Island of Ascension.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
BESSEMER HAS
 4 NEW TELEPHONE
Line from Tuscaloosa and
 Brookwood Connects With Bell
lMPORTANTCOUNCILACTION
Annual Reports of the City Officials Were Read and Approved-show the Municipal Machinery To
 Be Working We'll.

Bessemer. August 2s.-(Special )-Besse- mer had telephone connection with Tus- caloosa via Brookwood and Blue Creek today for the first time. The line was built by R. L. Adams. who has sev- eral lines entering in Gadsden. It con meets here with the Bell lines. The line has been well and quickly built, and fine service Is promised.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
INFALLIBLE FOR CATARRHAL
 TROUBLES.

lay, no red-tape, no monkeying with prescriptions or untried remedies,
 Peruna is always ready, relieves promptly, it cures certainly.
 Systemic catarrh cannot turk in stoms ach or kidneys when Peruna is used.
 When cold settles anywhere in Q joint or in an organ, Peruna promptly performs a permanent cure. Bremen have learned this, therefore they use Peruna.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
OLD PAPERS.

old papers for sale at Age-Herald office, is13 Second avenue--2o cents a hundred.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

Few people stop to consider the pecu- liar exposures of the hremen. His sleep ing hours are irregular, his hours of
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

J. c. Arlington has sold his fine ginnery here to Floyd McElroy of Cuba, who is moving 1t there to open manufacturing establishment for turning out crates, bas- kets, etc.
 The Sumter baseball team defeated the Meridian club at Epes yesterday and day before in three games by the following scores: 12 to l, 16 to and 10 to 5.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
PERSONAL.

Robert E. Spragins, a prominent attor- ney of Huntsville, is stopping at the Florence.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

{ h e spirit Dc
 wi1ling the
 body is some tim e s weak. These men do not even have
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
EXPOSURE BREEDS
 CATARRH.

time to doctor like other men. They must have something that operates quickly, something sure. They have too much at stake to indulge in experiments or uncertainty.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

Walter A Bishop. a prominent citizen of Guntersville, is in the city.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
THE FIREMEN USE PERU -NA...

ment ascending perilous heights on slippery ladders where smoke and spray suffocate and blind.
 All these things bring peculiar strain to mind and body which no other voca- tion does.
 These men are peculiarly subject to diseases of the kidneys and stomach. Nature cannotstand every Though
The age-herald., 1901-08-24
Invigorating and refresh ing-Moerlein Beer.

Something no one should fail to see. Naval battle, East Lake every night. Free.
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

leisure uncer-
 tain, and he all
 te s be- tween the mo- notonous idle ne ss of wait
The age-herald., 1901-08-24

Miss Daisy Baker is the guest of Miss Corie Owen in Fifth avenue.