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The age-herald., 1901-05-04
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
Steel Rails for Dummy Line.

From the Tuscaloosa Times.
 The steel rails on the belt railway have been laid for nearly mile from the A. G. s. depot toward town. They make a vast difference in the riding of the dunn my, and the public Is particularly pleased at the improvement.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04
Benefit Performance.

Huntsville. May -(Special.)-An "Old Maids Convention was presented at the opera house by local talent last night for the benefit of the Public Library Asso- ciation The performance was considered excellent and large audience attended.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04
McAnally-Beers.

Huntsville, May -(special.)-The mar riage of MT. William H. McAnally, one of the best known engineers on the Southern railroad, and Mrs. Beers of Tuscumbia was solemnized Monday afternoon in the latter town. MT. McAnally and his bride will reside in Huntsville.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04
Mobile. AL. Eel. IS. 1SN

Mobile. Ala, Feb. IS. 1899. pr. D. W. Hall. St. Louis. Mo.-Dear Sir; During the past year we have sold over twenty-four dozen Halls Great Dis covery," for kidney and bladder troubles, and during that time have received no complaint. Yours respectfully,
 G. VAN ANTWERP & SON.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04
Another Variety.

From the Baltimore American.
 Bees are very intelligent" commented the Great Scientist. We have reason to believe they can count as high as %"
 ''Yes, indeed" added the Common Per son, ''and have often heard of the spell ing bee." af
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entertained at the Dallas and Commercial Clubs and by the Federation of women-s Clubs of Texas.
 They leave Dallas tomorrow morning for Waxahachie. :.
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WANTED.

Customers for pot plants. Our stock is large and prices low. See our show window. Golden Seed Store, 2024 2d Avenue.
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New Sewer System.

Decatur. May 3.-(Special)-The survey of the proposed city sewerage system has just been completed and the plans and specifications will be ready in about a week. The system will cost about $lo,OO0.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Only a limited number of maps Jeff Subscribers should avail themselves of this opportunity to secure house hold, office and school room necessity
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Explained.

From Harlem Life.
 She-why do they always speak of the sad sea waves?'
 He-I suppose because they usually look blue.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Hoods Sarsaparila is not a cure-all; but 1t cures all blood diseases. Take no substitute.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Dr. l.. w. May and family were the guests of relatives in Blount County for several days.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Hugh McConnor has purchased the in terest of Davie Reed in the firm of Eb- bage and Reed at Wylam.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Surveying is in progress for an electric car line from Brookside to Ensley. The line will run through Pratt City, a fran chise for ninety-nine years having been granted George Harrison & Go.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

A delightful dance was given on Fri- day night by Pat Irwin in Sandusky, at which prizes were awarded to the pret- tiest girl and best dancers.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Mrs. William Jenkins visited friends at Blossburg yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

A. 7. Strain is selling out his market business and will accept position with J. H. Eubank.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Miss Mary Hughes left this evening fe Tuscaloosa to remain until Sunday.
The age-herald., 1901-05-04

Mrs L. s. Jones of Birmingham visited Pratt City friends today.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
A. o. q. W. GRAND LODGE
To Meet at Leavenworth on Tuesday,
February 26.

T,eayenworth. kan. Feb. 1s.-The
twenty-third annual session OF Tue
Grand lodge Of Kansas, Ancient Oraef
United WOrkmen, meets here next Week.
commencing Tuesday, February 70, ana
from indications promises TO be the larE
est gathering of Workmen ever IN at
tendance on the rand lodge IN the MS
tory Of the order in this state.
The meeting will be of more than US
ual Importance. 1t is to be decided
whether the sessions are to be continued
every year or whether the order VIII
content itself with session of the CfaflQ
lodge every two years. The expenses IN
volved in annual sessions have led to the
proposition for biennial sessions and the
lodges in this state voted on the propo-
siti0n last December What this vote
was has not vet been made public, but
the result was largely depend upon tire
final action of tie represent tatIVes to the
Grand lodge. In many directions the
opinion prevails that annual sessions
will continue,
The election Of grand officers viii be
one Of the features of the session. John
order in the office Of grand master work
man for the past four years, has decided
not TO be q candidate for reelection He
has had the distinction of having been
reelected oftener to the place than any
other member Of the order in the state.
During his administration the order has
grown wonderfully. His methods have
been a feature of his administration. and
TO no small degree 1t is understood that
there is but a single candidate for this
place, and that the honor will fall to the
present chairman Of the law committee
Of the Grand lodge, George Fl. Lamb Of
Yates Center.
There IS to be a contest for the office
Of grand receiver. The office is now held
by M B. Light fof winfield H H. Saw
yer Of Kansas City is announced as a
candidate for the place and the entire
Wyandotte county delegation is support
ing him. He expects much preliminary
support from other localities Grand
Recorder E. NJ Forde OF Emporia will
have no oppozi ion. He is just rounding
out his twentieth year as grand recorder
and his work has been so satisfactorily
performed and it IS SO valuable that the
order at large would feel lost without
Forde in the Office
Another of the officers for which there
IS always a great struggle is that or
chief medical examiner. It is considered
the best paying place in the Grand lodge.
There are usually about Is or 20 candi-
dates for the position The office is now
held by DR.. George H. Brown of Cha
mute, Kan.
The National hotel has been designa-
ted as the headquarters Of the grand Of
ncers. The session Will be held in Chick
ering hall. On Tuesday night CT the week
during which the grand lodge IS to meet
here reception Will be rendered the
grand lodge officers. delegates and vfsi-
tors By the local lodge cf the degree of
honor at Turner hall. and a ball Thurs
daV night
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
MAaNATEs GET : SHOCK.
Brooklyn Owners Meet Star Player
with McGraw and Mack

New York, Feb. 1S.-It remained for
American League men to bring the Off
cials Of the Brooklyn club out Of their
temporary hiding place. Since the Ma
Iiona1 League meeting. two months ago.
1t has been impossible to have converse
with the Brooklyn president, G. H Eb-
bets. Even Manager HanlOn has kept
his movements secret, while f. A. Abel
has remained at his Cape Cod country
place, and II. r. Won der Horst has not
been here for months.
In word, the Brooklyn people never
kept their mouths SO tightly closed and
never avoided their many newspaper
friends as assidueusly. But at last the
club has been heard from. Hanlon and
Ehbets were eating a steak together the
other day over in the Clarendon hotel.
Brooklyn, when suddenly the Brooklyn
president dropped his knife and fork and
turned pale. AS his tongue cleaved to
the root OF his mouth, of course he could
not say a word In explanation to the
champions manager. But he pointed
toward the door of the cafe. The cause
Of Ebbets' perturbation was the appear
ance of John J. McGTaW and Cornelius
Mack American League pirates" who
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18

to p. NJ. Miller. of Hamilton. in Green
wood county, contained. besides the
$4,000 stock of merchandise. some gov
ernnent property The fire which Feo-
pies is charged with setting, occurred
November IL. 1899. and burned up nearly
all the business part of Hamilton Feo-
pies and Miller were business rivals &c
is alleged that Mitchell accidentally ran
on to Peoples just as he was In the act
Of starting the fire. He left week af-
ter the fire Mitchell has been In Cali
fornia and says Peoples paid him TO go,
also he is said to have a letter from
Peoples urging him to stay In California
and promising money.
The preliminary trial viii be held in
Topeka. Postofilce Inspector Stice and
Sheriff O'Connor. of Lyon county. work
ed up the case.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
MANNING HAS q PARK
Leases Grounds in Washington n
Spite of the National League.

Washington Feb. shington's $
American league club has been provided
for. That was settled Saturday after
noon. when Wilton j. Lambert, attorney
for Manager Manning, closed an option
for a ten-year lease on q splendid piece o.
property at the juncture Of Florida ave
nue. and Fl street northeast In the way
Of size and accessibility the site i far
ahead Of anything to be had in the city
The Columbia car line, the fastest and
best in the city, passes within a rev
yards Of the proposed entrance The lot
was formerly used for brick manurac-
turing purposes, and, with the exception
of filing in fifty foot ditch at the north
west end, will require little grading w ork
began today The grand stand Manning
expects to model after the Baltimore
structure, and seating capacity for 6,50O
will be provided.
The plan Of continuing the campaign of
protesting, adopted by National league
agents to keep Manning out Of securing
locations in Washington, will fail signaliy
In the case of the new grounds. for the
owners OF these control all property ad-
jacent to the park
The car line passing the grounds runs
on a close schedule. which calls for a
sixteen-minute trip from the treasury de-
Partment TO the new. park From the
big government printing office It Is but
seven minutes lit seems to be COM
plete turn about In favor of Manning.
who is being congratulated on all sides
after he had been generally read out Of
the American league circuit.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
New YORK Horse Sale.

New York Feb. 1S-Several hundred
persons attended the fourth days session
Of the 400 horse sale. Summary.
Consignment Of G. II. Baker, Aberdeen.
Md
NIarveline br r. 1887. trotter by Mar
veIous- Myrtle King; Jacob Erritt, Corn
wall. N. r., $675-
Bertha Red en- m. 1898. trotter. by Red
XEilkes-Bertha f.: p. Mahoney. New
Hampshire, SIPS
Eighty-three horses were sold during
the day for the aggregate sum of S14 6S5.
At the end of the sale Mr.. Fasig an
nounced that at the March auction
March 1q-21). the thirty fast trotters and
PAGERS in the Pennsylvania Valley racing
stable will be sold. including Bay star
2:08s Clifton B. 2:0S1z. Wandering Jew
:o934s Ed Winters. 2.12&f Emma Winters,
2.143x the 3-year-old Of last season. and
other record horses. The sale will also in
clude a consignment from Village Farm
and such horses as Exploit. 2.OS15: Forest
Herr. 2.10: Weed Wilkes, 2.101S, and Big
Timber, 2:125s
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
STIRRING UP Ar LAwRENcE.
Church Mass Meeting Results in Ar
rest of Seven Jointkeanera

Lawrence, Feb. 1S@The antf-ioint
feeling has reached Lawrence, and, judg-
ing from the spirited mass meeting held
at the Methodist church Sunday night
jointists will not have a very pleasant
business for the present at least TIE
mass meeting followed a very stirring
temperance lecture by Mrs. Stivett, and
was presided over by Rev Mr. Bamford
of the Methodist church. A committee
which had been appointed last Friday to
draft resolutions reported eight resolu-
tIons, which were unanimously adopted
and were in effect as follows:
To endorse the prohib1tory law Of Kan
sas; rejoicing in the present move to rid
the state of liquor traffic; that the time
mas come when the joints shall no longer
be tolerated in Lawrence, to call on city
officials to proceed against all illegal
sellers or dispensers of liquids; to pledge
to clean the city morally and keep it
clean; to declare all persons serving
VINE at banquets aiders of the joints
that Lawrence feels its responsibility in
protecting the students of the universi-
ty; to pledge support by prayer, money,
personal efforts and votes.
Nearly 1000 people were in the church
sunday morning. Nine warrants were
sworn out again liquor sellers, ana today
seven 1ointists four men and three wo-
men are in jail awaiting trial in police
court Acting City Attorney McHaIe
made a short speech, saying that the
temperance people were to blame for MOI
assisting more in the prosecution of
Jolntists, and that the city officials had
done their duty.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
osAGE CITY AROUSED.
Temperance People Hold Mass Meet
ing and Invite Jointists to Quit.

Usage City. Feb. 1S-The opera house
was niied TO overhowing last evening, the
occasion being mass temperance meet
ing in which all the churches participa-
ted. The meeting was opened by prayer
by Rev. Geo. O. Nichols, Of the Presby-
te1ian church and the opening address
was delivered by Rev. Geo. W. Braden.
c1 Ihe M f. church. Short talks We're
made by Mayor Howard, c. G.. Messer--
ley, superintendent of city schools, Prof.
Lofty, T. J. osNeil and many others. At
Ter the meeting IT was decided to Ireet
at the A. e. church tomorrow (Tuesdav9
evening ana organize a Law ana Order
league.
Never in the history of the city has the
temperance question assumed It's present
height Of excitement and already are
Some Of the jointists preparing to leave
the state This city stands 3retty well
at the head OF the list of all cities in The
state for the amount of whisky CONSUME
ed, but the sentiments expressed last ev
ening viii have a tendency to, at least.
cause them to go slow as several were in
favor of adopting Mrs. Nations effectfye
remedy.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
HUTCHINSON 49,.
Mass Meeting Gives Ultimatunn to
Jointists to Leave Town.

Hutchinson, Feb 1s-Hatchinson is
absolutely dry for the first time fn sever
al Years and the present pFosFts are
that the town viii stay dFN EAT some
time. All Of the Churches Eae z oung
Peoples Christian local HMdon and the
=. 4 ! Y, eEssa a5aaeat5ea 5o1ned the Keno
County Law za1Aa QFaer IeaguS in a big
mass meeting l4e Sunday The move
ment has bHan gaining strength rapidly
and several hundred people were in the
mass meeting. A stringent resolution
was passed Commanding jointists to re-
move al liquor and fixtures from their
rooms The resolutions besides advis-
ing all officers to do their duty at once
or resign say
we give YOU notice that, knowing our
rights, We dare to maintain them and
that the days of petitions and supblica-
tions have gone We demand our rights
and will have them and we command
those engaged in selling Intoxicating T.
QuQrS TO stop by II O'Clock, February 20,
and we hereby notify you we must have
InquestIonable evidence, absolutely sat
lsfactCI'y to the committee Of this league
that all your Illicit goods and fixtures
shall be removed and upon the strict
and literal observance of this demand
we shall insist and if 1t be disregarded
we shall take whatever measures neces-
Sary for its enforcement -
The resolutions heartily indorse the
Hurrell nuisance bill and instructs rep
resentatives from Reno county to vote
for it's passage
The fointists are out of the way Of the
league already as every joint in town
was closed last week and all of the drug
stores that have been handling into11i-
eating liquors quit selling yesterday
noon. The law enforcement league has
raised large fund and their organiza-
fIon extends all over the county
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
ii u- stndanta Honored.

Lawrence. Feb. 1S.-The annual cleo
tion to the honorary society Of Phi Beta
Kappa has been completed The follow
ing students received the honor which
is the highest given by the school OF
arts: Miss Mabel Dale. Belleville. Miss
Effie Pyle, Haviland. Mr.. II. Y. Rome
baum st Louis, Mo: Miss stella Aten,
Hiawatha; Mr.. F. L. Click. Junction
city; Mr.. E. F. Hirschler, Hillsboro;
Mr. B. r. Moore, Cherryvale; Miss
Eleanor II. Miller. Lawrence; Mr.. Eel
gar. Newton; Miss Effie Storm. Frank
fort; Miss Rosa Abel. Salina; Miss
Marguerite Wise. Hutchinson; Mr.. 3.
M. Stiga1f, Warrensburg. Mo; Miss Min
ME Leach Leavenworth; Miss Bess
F4afer. Fort Scott; Miss Lulu Rem,
Wellington: Miss Mabel STAFFORD. Law
renee. Miss Stella Riddle. Minneapolis;
Miss Helen Kleinkuecht, Newton. Eligi-
bility to this society is based on school
work, and the fact that nineteen were
considered worthy of the high honor,
speaks well for this years graduating
class. The honorary society OF the
science departments. Sigma XII, has not
yet held it's annual election. The Phi
Beta Kappa banquet and initiation viii
be held next Friday night at the New
Eldridge house. and the ne-a members
will give fOastS.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
TANFoRAN HANDIcAP.
Won by Waring and Worth $4,000
to sam HiIdreth.

san Francisco, Feb. 1s--At Tanforan
the San Francisco handicap, the richest
ever run in California, was taken by Sam
Hndreths Waring. with Jockey McCue
in the saddle He assumed the lead soon
after the start and was never headed,
He won easily by three lengths from
yesuvian, who was a same distance in
front Of Specific. The event was worth
$4,000 The winners share was over S.
000
The Lady, ridden by her owner. Tod
sloan was favorfte with the Hlldreth
pair. Waring and Nulcain. second choices:
Starter Dwyer sent them away IN good
style Waring had the speed OF the party
and the others could not catch him The
Lady ran well up IN the puncn ny tne
way and had no excuse. Sam HAdreth
Intended to scratch Waring, but, when it
grew cloudy, lie thought it might rain
and allowed the horse to remain in Nc
Cue received 1000 from Mr. Hildreth for
winning
In the steeplechase event spectators saw
Pallucas, a riderless horse. beat Credo two
lengths at the finish He threw his rider
early in the race. Lothian fell at the last
jump when running behind Pallucas-
The judges were served with an injunc-
tion to allow Jockey Wedderstrand. who
is under suspension at Oakland. to ride.
The injunction i directed against the
Oakland and Tanforan judges. The case
will be heard in court today
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
oRAroRICAL CONTEST.
Kansas College Representatives to
Meet at Ottawa March /.

Ottawa, Feb 1s-The Kansas state
college oratorlcal contest will take place
mere at the Rohrbaugh March l. The
Baker Orange which contains the ora
tlons IN full Is being published in this
city the programme viii consist Of the
eight orations as follows:
Italy's Greatest SON. john G. Quinn
of Ottawa university.
Duty vs.. Destiny" L II Felts of Kan
sas university
The Orient and the Occident'' Robf.
Loofborrow Of Baker university
THE Golden Age G. s FsuIcher Of
College of Emporfa
Jean Naljean," p" Louis Allen of Win
field college.
s.WeRdalF Philips" Malcolm EarFard
of Washhurn college
Sea Power and the Supremacy of Ma
taons, < NJ Rarig of Kansas Wesleyan.
Inc Iradegy or the Transvaal," d" Mar
tin II. Dirke~of Midland college.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
JOHN LIS ExPER1MENT.
How the Ex-Champion Worked q
Pass For q Friend.


John J.. Sullivan IS being constantly
quoted these days. He appears to be the
best OF the pug saloOnkeepers here 20
provide interesting matter for the scT1bes-
John has been written up lately because
he was once entertained by King Edward
VII Here's one of his experiences as he
II was over in England. young feller,
for long enough to make the acQuaint-
anceship Of a lot Of the big ducks, see1
There was a young American newspaper
man over there at the time. and he was
me true friend Well. one night ! was
going to box at the National Sporting
club with Jack Ashton I took me news
paper friend along. and when we got to
the door a duck in a high hat and a
ella whanmer coat says to me-
a. Who's Yer friend2
"A young American newspaper man
from New York, says I, and good fell
lerr
Well he can't come in. Mr. Sullivan.
says the duck in the high hat. We don't
allow no newspaper men in here.
= Who the - are you2 / asked.
= Why, don't you knew me, john?
says the duck. Why, I'm the Duke Of
WOrceStershirer
E All. 50 Sit on yer hat says = and
chew Yer necktiei Me friend gets in
Seer and bejees. he did,
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
~THE FRETTER" AT OAKLAND.
An Q TO ! Shot Captured the Burns
Handicap Worth $4,000.

San Francisco, Cal. Feb. 1s.-The $4,000
Burns handicap was won at Oakland by
The Fretter. "A 5-year-old SON Of Imp Bru
tus out of Nerva The time was 2:W1k.
Eoo.d considering the heavy condition of
track The Fretter was ridden by MOunce
and was to ! in the betting. Favoniuss
who was coupled with Mortgage, Bangor
and Scotch Plaid. from the Burns &
yVaterhouse stable and favorite In the
betting at 4 to 3, was second, and Joe
Ripley, at $50 to Il third
Nine horses lined up at the post and
Starter Hoffman got them off after two
attempts. Bullman took Favonius tc the
lead. Sea Lion was at his heels and soon
passed him. Mortgage took the lead a t
khe quarter. The field was punched to
che stretch, with Sea Lion setting the
pace most of this way. Coming out Of
EMh stretch, The ETetter and FavenfuS
forged ahead with The Fretter about a
aemEth ahead, which lead was cut down
8@A@ neck mt the finish
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
ELEorRIo LINE ERANoH1gE
To Build a Railway Between Cherry
vale and Independence.

Independence, Kas, Feb. 1S.-The
county commissioners have granted a
franchise to George T. Guernsey. n. n
Stanford and 1. b. Wallace, ali of this
city, for an electric railway between In
dependence and Cherryvaie. a distance
of nine miles
The franchise specifies that work
must be commenced by January /, 1902
and the line must be completed bv the
eHa OF the same year 1t gives to the
grantees the right of way along the
county highways and over county
bridges between the two cities 1t is es-
t1Inated that the cost of the building of
TIE f0du VIII De Sl5O, 0OO- 1t is cOntem-
plated extending the line to Coffeyville
also. The money will be furnished by
eastern and local capitalists
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18

had between them the smiling and gentle
Willie keeler
Hanlon and Ebbets then assumed Q
look OF cold indifference. while McGraw
and Mack turned their noses up and
sniffed the air. The only man to appre-
ciate the humor OF the situation was
Keeler, who politely shook hands with
the Rrooklynites. The incident was too
much for Ebbets, however, and he was
soon bobbing into newspaper offices tell
ing innocent baseball writer's that the
option clause in the National League
contract would stand in all kinds Of
courts and that If any Of the Brooklyn
players jumped to the American League
they would be sued for damages.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18

been Taral IS bound for Austria He
is under contract to Andre de Pechy and
Baron Sig1nund de Uechtritz- Although
Taral would not give out the amount
paid for his retaining fee it is said both
contracts will call for an amount close
to SIS, 1000. Sam Doggett. who will also
be seen in the saddle in Austria this sea-
son, and who left about week ago viii
ride for Nicholas de Szemere at $4,000 q
year. Jockeys receive the privilege OF
betting in Austria, but IL must pc done
through their employers
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-18
OAKLEY NAMES STAKES.
Events For September Meeting at
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. o.. Feb. 1s.-The new Oak
ley Driving Park association announces
the following early closing class events
for its meeting to be held on September
liz to 20:
The zumstein, 2.30 trotting. $1,000
Grand Hotel 2.14 trotting, $4,000
HOning Hotel. for 3-year-olds, 81 600.
Oakley, 2. rs pacing, So. 000
Ohio. PA pacing. $4,000.
Gibson House. 2:O9 pacing, So. 600.
Secretary T. O. Wood announces that
the entries close on. Wednesday, May Is,
and that entries for the September meet
ing will be given free use of the track
and stables for training.