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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
PRATT CITY
J. c. searieht Arrested on a Charge of
 Forging Checks.

Pratt City, August 27.-(Special)-J. c. Searight, who has been wanted for some time by Birmingham authorities for forgery, was landed in Pratt City this morning by Louis Price, but 1t Is alleged not until he had succeeded in forging a Peoples Trust and Savings check for ss1 in his uncles name, George shirling on purchase of goods from W. D.Sniter. searight, it is charged, forged a similar check yesterday on vann Brothers fur niture store at Ensley.
 One of the most brilliant social events of the season was that given by MT. and Mrs. Frank Jeffries at the home of J. A. Kirk last night, in honor of Misses Etta and Gussie Kirk, of Shreveport, La. The home was tastily decorated with ferns and palms. Delicious fruit punch and other ices were served during the evening. The Missee Kirk were attired in gowns of lace and organdy over white silk and were the recipients of much at tention during the entire evening. One of the most delightful features of the evening was a game of progressive tele- graphy in which Miss Etta Kirk won the prize for writing the brightest and wit tiest telegram, MT. Pat Rucker of Bir- mingham receiving the booby prize Mrs. Jeffries proved charming hostess and left nothing undone for the pleasure of her guests. Those present were as fol- lows: Misses Etta and Gussie Kirk, Mrs. Liddon, Mrs. Wood, Misses Ida and Jamie Robertson, of Birmingham; Mir and Mrs. R. E. Roe, Mrs. T. A. Morrow, MT. Job Going, MT. and Mrs. T. S. Abernathy. Misses Kate, Nell and May Delaney, Frankie McNamara of West End, Miss Cleburne of Tennessee; Misses Mamie Morrow, Hattie Mcdonald, Mamie Pou, Minnie Kennedy, of Ensley; Leo Morris, Dora Lee, of Livingston; Misses Lena Culpepper. Fora Parkins Daisy Taylor. Willis Wakefield Fife and Annie Atkins Messrs. Robert Whorton, Pat Rucker, w II. Hood. Bowling. Chisholm, Carl Atkins of Birmingham; Ed Donaldson George Donaldson, Will Mckenzie, Paul Mckenzie, F. R. Daily, S. T. Key. Mitch um, F P. McClelland, John Seay, Rob- ert Kennedy, w. MIG cDohmrdluaoluo ert Kennedy, W. c. Mcdonald, Jim Han negan, w. S. Morrow Tom Matson, G. J. Jones, w s. Going, Herbert Going, Nef1l Hutchings, Kirtley and A. J. Jef- fries
 Miss Etta Kirk left this evening for her home in Shreveport, La.
 D. S. Acuff of Horse Creek is visiting relatives in the city
 Mrs. T. A Morrow will leave tomor- row for her home at Goodwater, Ala, after several weeks visit in Pratt City.
 Miss Ada Davidson of Helena Is the guest of the Misses Powers on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
Mark Twain Story.

The following story about Mark Twain Is told by the London Publishers Circu- lar" One day, while Mark Twain was connected with a publishing house. he went into a bookstore in New York and, picking up a volume. asked the price. He then suggested that as a publisher he was entitled to 50 per cent. discount To this the clerk assented As I am an author" proceeded Mark, 'it would ap- pear that I am again entitled to 50 per cent discount" Again the clerk bowed. And as a personal friend of the pro prfetor." the humorist modestly contin- ued, ''I presume that you will allow me the usual 25 per cent. discount" Once more the salesman managed to produce an impressive bow. Well" drawled the unblushing speaker. "under these condi- tions I think l may as well take the book Whats the price?' he clerk calmly took up his pencil and began to figure industriously. Then he announced the result with the greatest obsequious- ness. "As near as I can calculate" said he, i've owe you the book and about 351A cents. Call again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE!

The great popularity Of Peruna as catarrh remedy has tempted many people to fnlftate Peruua- IA great many so-caIIed cstarrzl remedies and cafarrt fonics are to be found in many drug stores. These remedies csn be procured by fI1e druggist very much cheaper ffan Peruna. Peruna can only be obtained af a uniform price and no druggist can get t q cenf cheaper.
 Thus ft is thar druggists are tempted to substitute the cheap limitations of Peruna for Pcruna-i ] II Is done every day without a' doubt.
 When patient calls sf 2 drug store to procure some Peruna and the druggist recommends sone-I thing else that will be Just as good # may be that he does not always recognize the responsibility thai he Is taking upon himself Such q substitute Is always sure 10 re<l suIt in failure.
 The claim Of Peruna to being the standard catarrh remedy of the world is based upon the fol! lowing facts:
 It has the endorsement of-
 NNUMERABLE HOSPITALS. }
 A GREAT NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS. | OVER FIFTY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN AND SENA4 ! TORS.
 TENS OF THOUSANDS OF THE MASSES AND CLASSES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
HOSTETTES'S STOMACH BITTERS.
Proposals for Stationery.
Department of State,
Montgomery. Ala, Aug. g. lsO

Montgomery. Ala, Aug. g, 1902
 Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 o'clock noon, on Septem- Der 30, 1902, for furnishing to the state stationery supplies for two years, be- ginning October 1. 1902 Estimates of kind and quality will be furnished by this office at any time after August 15 1902.
 Persons making proposals must be governed by section 1878 of the Code of 1898, and amendments thereto. in all matters pertaining to bids.
 The right to reject any and all bids is reserved ROBERT P. MDAVID, s-10-eod-10t Secretary of State
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
OPERATORS MAKE GAINS.
President Mitchell and District Presi-
 dents Hold Conference.

Wilkesbarre, Pa., August 27.-The coal operators in the Wyoming region con tinue to make gains. The Avondale mine of the Delaware. Lackawana and Vest ern company sent 950 tons of coal to the breaker today. It is also reported that over 100 tons were mined at the Dorrance colliery of the Lehlgh Valley Coal com pany.
 President Mitchell and the district presidents Messrs Nichol Duffy and Fahy were in conference again today but no part of the proceeding will be given out for publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
Proposals for Distribution Of Acts,
 Journals, Etc.
Department of State,
Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 9. lsO1

MontgOmtry, AIH-, AuB. 2, 1B02.
 Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 o'clock noon. on Septem- 90. 1902 for distribution of the reports of the supreme court. journals. laws and reports of the departments of the state for two years, beginning Oct l. 1902.
 The maximum price for such distribu- tion is fixed at l2 cents per pound for reports of the supreme court. acts, jour nals laws and reports of the depart ments.
 Persons making proposals must be governed by section 1878 of the Code as to bond and other provisions.
 The right to reject any and all bids Is reserved. ROBERT P. MDAvID. e-tNeod-l0t Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
Proposals for Printing and Binding.
 State Department
Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 5, ls,

MOHtBUHtTy, HUE. D, I50z. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 o'clock noon, on Septem- Der. 30, 1902. for doing the printing and binding of the state for two years begin ming October 1. 1902 The prices fixed in chapter 98 of the Code of 1896, as amend ed by acts of 1s9S-9. and 1900-1, are here by fixed as the maximum prices, and all proposals for doing the work must be made at these prices or at discount below them.
 Persons making proposals must be governed strictly by the requirements of the above named chapter, as amended, as to bond, classification, etc.
 The right to reject any and all bids Is reserved.
 ROBERT P. MDAVID. S-10-eod-l0t Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
NATIONAL BAPTIST
Convention (coiored), Birmingham,
 Ala, September 17-24, 1902.

For the occasion of the national Bap- Ala. September 17-24. 1902. Southern Railway will sell tickets to Birmingham and return from points on its line at rate of one fare for the round trip sell
 ing September 15 Is and F from points in Alabama, and from all other points September IA. 15 and 16. final limit for return on all tickets September 27 1902
 TOT further information call on any Southern railway ticket agent. s-2-s0t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
1t Fits.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 You say Cabbage is worth clean mill lnn."
 "Ycs.r
 ''Is there a srtcial reason for the use oi the adjective clean"'
 There Is. He made the money in the soap business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE, Sexual Weakness etc., etc., are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mall in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can not visit me
 No written prescriptions. I furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 DR DOZIER Is a graduate in every branch of medical and surgical science. has twenty-five years experience, a na- tional reputation, and is indorsed by the press, national banks and thousands Of patrons as the most expert and reliable specialist In the south.
 Montgomery Advertiser; Dr. Dozier ia indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozer comes from a family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience In his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him 10 the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices Third avenue and Nineteenth street. Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
INDIGESTION.

Dyspepsia, FlatuIency, Constipation or
 any other aIlment arising from a weak or disordered stomach can be quickly and permanently cured by the use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters It has a record of fifty years of such cures back of 1t, and we therefore urge ev- cry sufferer to try it. It will cure you. The genuine has our Private Stamp over the neck of the bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-28
Advertisements Written and Placed.
 Address Golden Gate Advertising Co.,,
 San Francisco. Cal.
DIR. O. T. DOzIER, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALIST.

Treats successful iy all N e r V o u s, Blood. Skin, Rec- { 6 l, We n CT @ a l Genito- Urinary and Chronic Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Disor- ders of Men and Women. Nearly all operations of surgi- cal character done WITHOUT P A N to the patient,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
AGAINST KELLY.
Editor of Jewell County Repub-
lican Announces Himself.

That there is strong undercurrent of
opposition to T. T: Kelly which has not
been making any noise about it, is indi-
Gated by the actions of number of prom
inent Republican papers during this last
week before election. They are not maxi
ing a fight against Kelly but they are
telling their readers that they do not pro-
pose to vote for him. The same sentiment
is expressed by some of them with regard
to c. II. Luling.
Last week the Lindsborg News an
nounced that it could not support Kelly
or I4uling. Then the Horton Headlight
came out against Kelly. This week the
Greenleaf Sentinel announces itself against
him. and the Belleville Telescope says it
doesn't care if its readers do vote against
Kelly.
Now comes the Jewell County Republi-
can, which has as high a standing as any
paper in northern Kansas, and its cSitor.
w. c. Palmer, announces he will not vote
for either Kelly or Luling. The word of
the Jewell County Republican is taken as
law by the Republicans of that county.
and it will be a great surprise if Kelly
does not run a good ways behind the Re
publican ticket up there The Republican
explains it's proposition in he followir g
clippings from the Beloit Gazette and its
comments thereon:
I'VE wish the editor or some OF the cor
respondents that know. would give US tho
facts in the case concerning our candidate
for superintendent of insurance, Mr.. LII
ing We speak of the reports being circu-
lated in the papers. TWe guess they are
mostly true We never met the gentleman
and know nothing personally about him
E. Gazette. 1-Cor. in Beloit Gazette. "a
man who lived neighbor to Mr.. Luling and
who is working for his election, tells us
that Luling is a perfect gentleman when
sober. but that it is a common occurrence
for him to come home drunk. Such being
the facts, every man must exercise his
own Judgment In the matter. We wanted
to vote in that circle, but we cannot af-
ford to vote for either Mr.. Luling or Mr.
Kelly, whose explanation of serious and
definite charges is too indefinite and gen
eral to satisfy us We never let a preju-
dice or a mere dislike affect our vote; but
these things are matters of principle and
good government.-Ed. Republican,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
GUARDING BALLOTS.
An Extraordinary PrecautiOn
Against Fraud in Delaware.

Dover. Del. Nov. Unusual precau-
tions are being taken to protect the ballots
which are to be used in Delaware next
Tuesday. When the Official ballots were
delivered by the printer to the county
authorities in Sussex last night, armed
guards we're stationed over them and were
sworn to preserve the ballots from theft
or damage or tampering- In Kent county
the ballot boxes were piled in a fire proof
room which is practically impenetrable.
In this manner the ballot boxes will be
protected until Monday when the work
of distribution to the various election
boards will begin Two ballots for each
registered voter will be delivered to each
inspector while two reserve ballots for
each election will be kept by the clerk OF
the peace of each county. Each districts
ballots are in sealed pasteboard box,
fitted within the wooden ballot boxes and
must only be opened in the presence Of
the entire election board on Tuesday
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
TOM JOHNSON HIT HIM.
Man Who Called Cleveland May
or a Liar Was Punished.

- Cleveland o., NOV. IA sensation oc-
Cured during a political meeting in the
public square today in which Mayor Tom
L. Johnson struck William Mylecraine a
Republican tax board official in the face
with his fist. It seems, according to the
statement of the bystanders, that the
mayor overheard Mylecraine assert that
he (Johnson) was liar. A few hot words
and then the mayor struck Mylecraine in
the face Mylecraine left the suare de-
claring he would secure a warrant for
the mayors arrest. Mayor Johnson in ex-
planning his side of the question is quoted
as saying:
I'VE were talking about the assessment
in the Thirty-second ward. Mylecraine
had repeated twice that Mayor Johnson
lies and 1 walked over to him to explain
that there might be some error in the pa
pers. I intended to give him chance to
retract, but he would not let me, declar-
ing to my face that I was liar. then
hit him. 1t was only tap. 1 only in
tended slapping his face"
Up to a late hour Mylecraine had not
applied for a warrant for the mayors ar
rest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
MILLS STORE NEWS.
Black Velvet Half Lon,

Black Velvet Half Long
Coats are to be notably for ma
tron's wear, and not the young
ones by any means. They will
be wearing jaunty little velvet
coates, fur : trimmed or lace
trimmed, with side plaits or box
plaits, the same as is seen upon
the cloth ones. But much more
elaborate and costly are the
modish velvet coats, which hide
the figure, but look so well with
long, flowing skirts. These a.e
either half fitting or hang in loose
plaits, and are trimmed with cost
ly jet passementeries or applica-
tions, frogs, aiguillettes and fine
thread laces, in flouncings and
jabotage. Cords and tasseled or
naments enter into these Winter
dress coats with much grace as a
trimming, while the addition of
fur bands give one a vision of the
dignity and charm of age when
we'll equipped on dressy lines"
The above is a quotation from
very late Fashion publication,
and indicates what is being worn
by our dressy Eastern fashion
followers.
Good assortments of these goods
can be seen at our Silk and Trim
ming Sections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Appeal of President of Odendahl
Commission Co.
In Connection With Announce
ment of Firms Failure.
A WICKED PARTNER.
Borrowed Large Sums on the
Houses Credit.
Big Grain Commission Concern
of New Orleans.

New Orleans, Nov. 1.-Presidenr E ].
Odenahl of the Odenahl Commission
Co., limited, one of the largest grain
exporting firms in the United States.
has issued the following circular 10 the
grain trade:
I'VE regret very much to have to ad-
wise you that our firm is forced into
liquidation and will not be able TO ray
it's liabilities. You will spare us the ne
cessity of making further explorations
as they are painful
Our business has been very profitable
and large but the profits have been di-
verted in.o other channels not through
any fault of the writer
Today's circular follows a widely
circulated report of alleged forgelies on
the part of a prominent officer of the
firm, amounting to between $150.00O Snd
SIZE, 900 and at the present time the fol-
lowing banks are known to hold the
company's paper in Approximately these
amounts:
Compton National d'Escompte de
Paris. $4,000; Hibernia Bank and Trust
bank, $4,000; Commercial National
bank, 81, 500.
The Odendahl Commission company
has done a large grain exporting pusi-
ness aud for years has been in the hapit
of borrowing large sums from ten days
to month on unendorsed noes secured
by bills OF lading, warehouse receipts
and blanket insurance policies. IT is al
legged that advantage has been taken of
the high credit of the firm 10 borrow
immense sums from banks on forged
bills of lading and warehouse receipts
and thac this has been the cause OF t.Te
failure.
F. J. Odendahl. president OF the COM
pany. was formerly president oe tho
New Orleans Board of Trade and is one
of the uest known business msn in the
south. The company bought extensive
ly in Kansas City, st. Louis, Chicago
and other cities.
No warrant has been issued for the
arrest of the official alleged to be re-
sponsible for the failure of the firm and
he is reported to have left the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

trick and that the other lads who were
in danger of arrest had nothing what
soever to do with the joke. The effect
of the play which Mr.. OVermyer made
was such that this Halloween the
youngsters were afraid to commit any
serious depredations on his property
Mr.. Overmyer entertained his young son
with fairy stories last night until bed
time and this morning the sidewalk
was intact.
1t is related by a Topeka man who
was passenger on Kansas City
Southern. train Friday night that near
Dodson the train ran over what the en-
gineer believed was a man. When the
train was backed up to the spot where
the supposed mangled form lay, it was
found that a dummy form had been
fixed up by some boys out playing Hal
loween tricks.
THE NIGHT IN POTWIN.
Out in the suburb of Potwin. where
the ever restless and mischievous small
boy is a very prominent part of the
population, the night was celebrated
with great eclat, and extraordinary Wig
or.
Bands of marauders went about the
streets tearing up sidewalks and cross
ings, throwing beans at windows and
making things decidedly uncomfortable
for any one who attempted to interfere
with their pranks.
To the latter part of this statement City
Jailer Morgan can abundantly certify. In
the jealous performance of his duty as
guardian of the peace he fell a foul of a
band of half grown youngsters headed by
Paul Montgomery, and after a lively chase
succeeded in getting hold of the leader,
with whom he started for the police sta
/ ton Montgomery did not care to go and
a lively tussel ensued. So lively that the
surrounding inhabitants did not know
whether it was the Fourth of July OF
/ Halloween. Mr.. Morgan would probably
have subdued his captor had not the rest
| of the boys arrived on the scene at the
critical moment. They rescued their cap
! tain from the clutches of the law an6
forced the doughty defender of the peace
to seek safety in an inglorious and igno-
rninious fight AS several of the bant
| were recognized, there are several blanch
! ed faces and trembling knees in many
homes this morning whenever the clattel
of hoofs and the rumbling of heavy wheel.
are heard.
Various Halloween jokes were played
last evening in North Topeka. but the ont
that caused the most annoyance was a
the home of Messrs. Thomas and XII
nours King, on Quincy street. where
number of boys nearly filled their from
yard with wagons and small buildings
The wagons were brought from differen
parts of town and this morning under tn
direction of one of the blue coated guard
ians of the peace the boys were compslle'
to return the various pieces of propert,
to the rightful owners. Because his wagol
\ was in the lot one business man was pre-
vented froIn going to work until afte
eight o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Lawrence Pioneer Dead.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 1T. w Wood,
a pioneer Kansan died here last night,
aged 68 years. He came to Kansas from
Maine in 1855 and participated in the
early struggles of the state. He was
prominent in political and business cir
cleS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
w Gather Indications.

Chicago, Nov. Forecast for Kansas:
Possibly showers this afternoon or to-
night; probably fair Sunday; cooler
winds shifting to westerly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
CHICAGO lS; BELOIT 0.
Forenoon Game on Marshall
Field Is Decidedly One Sided.

Chicago. Nov. 1.-While cast into the
shadow by the Michigan Wisconsin game
scheduled for the afternoon, the Universi-
ty of Chicago's contest the gridiron
with the sturdy eleven from Beloit drew
out a diminished but enthusiastic crowd
on Marshall field this forenoon Coach
Stagg not anticipating a stiff fight, put in
d number of substitutes at the start. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
AN UNCERTAIN FORECAST.
Weather Bureau Not Sure What
Weather Is In Store.

The forecast for Kansas issued today is
like this: Possibly showers this after
noon or tonight; probably fair Sunday;
cooler. wind shifting to westerly" Prob
ably-Po -Possibly-Maybe-
Yesterdays rainfall amounted to 13 of
an inch. Today's minimum was IS,
and at two o'clock the wind was blowing
Is miles from the south.
The hourly temperatures recorded today
-.-o-o foIIouvs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

In the second half after i've minutes
hard line bucking. Catlin, of the Chicago
team, was pushed over from the three
yard line for a touchdown Ellsworth
kicked goal. Score: y to 0.
Catlin made another touchdown in the
second half and Ellsworth kicked goal.
Score: IS to 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
remperatures Of LARGO cities.

Chicago, Nov. IL q. m. temperatures:
New York, "A; Philadelphia. 46; Wash
fngton, 40: Chicago. 81; Minneapolis, Sc;
Cincinnati. 50; st. Louis. %: Boston. IS.
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CONTINUED on Page six.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-09
A few LEFT.

We have left over from last weeks
sale e few of those French Dinner
Sets for $50 While this set of 1O2
pieces of the newest and prettiest de-
signs should bring double the money,
we will let the few remaining sets go
at $50. received for them last week.
Now remember they won't last all
week. and do not think hard If you
come in too late to get one.
We also have a few OF those 81 dec
GRATED Toilet Sets left They are worth
81 anywhere else.
Other things which you might need
are Chatting Dishes, Brass and
Wrought Iron and Iron Fire Sets and
Coal Vases.
Libby's Cut Glass in all the late and
beautiful pieces.