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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
RAILWAY AFFAIRS IN KOREA.
Now That War Is Over There Is Great
DeveIonment in This Line.

Now that the war in the far east is
over, the general prospects are that
Korea will come in for a great deal of
consideration and discussion, CONNER
cial, financial and Industrial
Railways were built in many parts
the past year at about $4,000 a mile.
fully $4,000, 600 being expended thereon.
The gross value of the foreign trade
was a little more than 1851. 4S7, of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
Couldn't Hear the Train.

Garrett, Kan. Oct 9-Harvey
Knauss, a cabinet maker, was run down
and killed here Sunday about TO o'clock
by a K. n. & D. extra freight train
about two miles east of Garnett Mr.
knauss was approaching the train and
did not notice it until it hit him. He
was about 80 years old and deaf and
dumb. He was well to do, owning sew
eral houses in Garrett
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
A Doll Carriage Parade.

Atchison. Kas., Oct. 9.-There was doll
carriage flower parade in. Atchison, con-
sisting of fifty-five features. The spirit
has been rife in Atchfson ever since the
corn carnival and this parade was given
by girls under u years Of age It came
as a surprise to people and attracted
cheers and explanations of delight and the
parade passed through the main streets
One little tot only two years old pushed
gayly decorated doll carriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
WESTERN PACIFIC TUNNELS.
Two Long Ones to Be Bored at Spring
Garden and RecI..ritIl-

San francisco. Oct s-Western Pacific
officials have announced that work on the
new overland railroad will be started be-
tween Oakland and Oroville within the
next ten days. Construction firms are
moving their outfits into Feather river
canyon, where they will soon begin boring
Spring Garden tunnel, which is to be 1900
feet long They are also preparing to
bore a 6,000-foOt tunnel at Beckwith pass
It is stated the company has located the
entire line between Oakland and Salt Lake
and the work of securing rights of way is
proceeding rapidly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09

Usage City, Kan, Oct. 9.-Floyd wal
ker, a negro who claims to live in Law
renee, was arrested here Sunday
charged with assault. with intent to
kill. He struck d blunt, dull pocket
knife blade into the throat of a woman
who claims to be his wife. They were
engaged in a fight. The wound is not
dangerous. Both were taken to Jail at
Lyndon this afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
IRRIGATION GRANTED.
Project at Garden City Aided by Con-
gresham MurdOck.

Wichita Kas., Oct 9-Congressman Vic
tor Murdoch has received word from
Washington that the secretary of the in
terror has approved the irrigation project
at Garden City. The pumping plant will
be one of the largest in the world. The
farmers who will receive the benefit by
the irrigation have formed the association
necessary under the reclamation act. Work
viii begin at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
&c Gas WeII Strike-

PIeasanton Kan, Oct. HS@At Eas
well of $1,000 600 cubic feet has been
brought in on the Carbon lease, west
of town. The drillers worked hard ali
day getting it capped, and late in the
evening the gas blew the cap off This
is the strongest well in the field, and
its discovery is causing general re-
joicing among the residents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
ENGLISH MONEY FOR MEXICO.
Syndicate to spend Millions on Rail-
road and Timber Lands.

Austin, Texas, Oct. 9.-The Parral and
Durango railroad and some valuable
mines and large tracts of timber land.
all situated in western Mexico and
which are owned by syndicate Of
Pittsburg capitalists, are to be sold to
a syndicate of English capitalists. Sew
eral million dollars are involved in the
deal. The English capitalists recently
secured an option upon these properties
and they now have experts on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09

Marshal W H 1Iackey. city Mar
shall Charles Marsh. who made the
arrest, says they confessed to him
and uDon searching them he found
articles which had been sent to
StoValls box
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09

sacked his house and got away with a
few dollars in small change. He is on
parole from the Hutchinson reforma-
tory. He will be returned at once to
complete his sentence. Patton is % years
of age. He has spent thirteen years OF
his life in jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
Small Leavenworth Robbery.

of DR.. W. r. Vantuyl in North Broad
way was broken into by a burglar A
skeleton key was used to gain an en-
trance. A gold watch and $50 in money
was secured by the burglar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
Charged with Mail robbery.

Peabody. Kan, Oct. 9.-Two men,
charged with robbing the rural route
mail box belonging to o. B. Stovall,
about six miles east of Peabody, were
arrested here today and are held
awaiting the arrival of United States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
~ CoUNTY FAIR.
Races Wen Filled for Four Days ses-
sion Oct. 11-14.

Clay Center. Kas., Oct 9.-The Clay
County Fair association opens October II
LOT a four days session. Races are we'll
filled and purses are very liberal. Farm
ers are the principal stockholders and are
making fine exhibits in all departments.
his promises to be the best patronized
fair ever held in the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09
Osare CITY HoIdnn-

Usage. kan, Oct. 9.-CharIes Patton
was arrested here Sunday after having
held UP I'd Hildebrand in his own house
al the point of a revolver. Patton ran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09

boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentry. diarIhoea, seasickness. nau-
sea. Pleasant to take. Acts promptlv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09

Wichita and Return, S4.65, Santa Fe.
Southern Kansas fair. Tickets on
sale October It'll to 14th. Final limit
returning october 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-09

Lydia E. Pkhams Vegetable Compound Where Ohes Fail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
DEATH OF MRS. CREATE.
Excellent Woman of Montgomery
 Passes Away,


 Passes Away.
 Mrs. E. D. Creath, wife of a promi- nent drygoods salesman and a beloved woman of Montgomery died at her home, POS Holcombe Street at 12:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon after brief illness.
 Mrs. Creath had been in i'll health for some time although she was not thought to be in a critical condition until a short time ago and her death came as a shock to her many friends. Sorrow was brought to many hearts when this good woman passed away to her reward above.
 Mrs. Creath was born August IT, 1860. Nineteen years of her life she spent in Montgomery and in many places the sunshine of her presence has added pleasure to companionship of those who knew her. Her kindly generous nature. her manner and her charitable disposition made for her a warm spot In every heart. Mrs. Creath was a faithful and devoted member of the First Baptist Church and always evinced much interest in its work.
 A husband and three children sur vive her. The funeral will take place at II o'clock this morning from the residence. 2OS Holcomb Street Rev. Charles A Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church. will conduct the funeral services
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
Preacher Found Chickens.

T. o. Jones. a Methodist minister at Huffman. in Jefferson County, about nine miles from the city. came to Bir- mingham today and in looking around at the various shops discovered a coop If chickens, eighteen fine hens. which had been stolen from him last Friday night. The coop of chickens was found in front of a place on Second Avenue and with the aid of an officer MT. Jones recovered his property
 The dealer asserts that the chickens were brought to the city by a white man and sold in the regular way at wholesale. The minister stated to the officers that his roost was not the only one raided on Friday night, but that half a dozen chicken houses were rob- bed of all their fowls and the indica- tions now point to a white man doing fha Xnrk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
DIR. FAULK ELECTED.
Alderman for Fourth Ward Named In
 TuScalOOaa.


 Tuscaloosa, April 24.-(Special)- The election held today for Alderman of the Fourth Ward, the vacancy ere ated by the resignation of W. H. Col lins, resulted in the election of Dr. W. M. Faulk J. B. Murphy. who was in the race for a short time. came down Saturday and left pr. Faulk clear field.
 Tuscaloosa friends are interested to learn of the marriage of Miss Mary Ella Berry, formerly a resident of this place, to Frank Olin. Miss Berry has many friends here who have watched with much interest her unusual career in music, and who extend congratula- tions at this happy announcement. The wedding occurred in Washington, n. C., and the young couple proceeded from there to Birmingham, Ala, where they are now located.
 Rev. John Little is Tn town Un visit to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John Lit Gle of thIs place. Mir. Little is a Pres byterian minister now located at Louisville, Ky.
 Colonel W. W. Brandon left nere yesterday afternoon for Montgomery Before returning home he will go by Talladega, where he will deliver the memorial day oratfon, and also by Scottsville where he will make an ads dress of a similar nature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
KILLED EACH OTHER.
Negroes at Bilingsley Fight to the
 Bitter End.

Bitter End
 Prattville, April 24-(SpeciaD-Two negroes yesterday at Billingsley in this County, shot and killed each other. It seems they quarrelled at church, and when one of them started away from the difficulty the other one shot him in the back. When thus shot to the ground the latter drew his gun and fired at his assailant, shooting him through the heart and killing him in- stantly. Both men died where they fell One of them belonged to the section crew of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad but their names cannot be learned at this writing.
 News has reached here that Mrs. Irene Montgomery, wife of Captain William Montgomery, who resides near this place. died this forenoon. It Is not known what the trouble was. She belonged to one of the oldest families of Autauga County, and among the oldest of the State
 General W. c. Oates of Montgomery has consented to deliver the memorial address or the 18th under the auspices of the local chapter of the U. D. c. All the business houses have agreed to close for two hours during the time the address Is being delivered, and the General will have a large and appre- CidLINe duulenCS LO near ms WOTuS or eloquence. The General has many friends In this County who will be glad to hear him on this occasion.
 A company has been formed for the purpose of building and operating a cotton warehouse in thls place. The building will be completed in time for the fall business. Four stores have been completed in Prattville during the past three months, and another Is now building. Prattville Is not on a boom but Is steadily improving.
 Easter exercises were held at all the churches Sunday. Besides appropriate services, the churches were fittingly decorated. The largest crowds at tended that have been out since last summer.
 Farm work is reported as progress ing satisfactorily, and crops are com- ing up as we'll as could be expected.
 In a pinch. use ALIENS FOOTEASE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
News from Troy.


 Troy, April 24-(Special. )-Miss Gussie Tew and Clifton Baker, both of Baltic, this County, were united in marriage at that place yesterday, Judge A. c. Edmondson, Judge of Probate, officiating.
 A protracted meeting commenced at the First Baptist Church here yester- day, conducted by Evangelist Paul Price.
 J. S. Carroll delivered a lecture on his trip to the Holy Land yesterday to a very large audience at White Rock church near Milo.
 W. c. Maddox of Arcus, Coffee County, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Tutwiler today, charged with retailing whiskey with out a license. He was discharged for want of sufficient evidence to bind him over.
 Troy and the surrounding country are very much in need of rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
Death at UniOutorm

Uniontown. April 24.-tspeciaD-Af- ter long and painful illness Mrs. May Sharpe Davidson, wife of James P. Davidson. died this morning at f o'clock at the family residence. "The Slopes" five miles south of Uniontown. and will be buried tomorrow at Il o'clock in the church yard in this city of the Davidson Memorial Church of the Holy Cross. She leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband. two daughters and son, besides a vener- able father and several brothers and sisters. While death was a great re- lief to the sadly afflicted one the fam fly has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
The weather man was

ate manner. The weather man was very generous to those fortunate enough to don the usual Easter dress, and as a consequence the different houses of worship were filled to, over ffowing--the heddwear of the ladies |, presenting a veritable flower garden, while the straw bonnet" and ice cream suits worn by the other sex brought memories of that familiar lit- tie song, Tn the Good Old Summer Time"
 The services at the different churches were very appropriate, some being more elaborate than others. The First Baptist Church was the center of att traction, however, as 1t had been pub licly announced that Mountain Lodge, No. S4, I. O. o. F. would celebrate the eighty-siXth adversary of it's order, by attending services in a body. Con- sisting of about 150 members, the lodge formed at its hall promptly at 10:30 and marched, two abreast. through the principal thoroughfares of the city to the church. The body was composed of some of the most prominent men of the city and presented quite d fine and striking appearance. Rev. Reeves de- livered a very strong address and one that was entirely fitting the occasion
 Take your lunch mt the DOu-a- -Rr0Olz
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
SHIPPING STRAWBERRIES.
Busy Season Opens for the Growers of
 CuIlman

Cullman, April 24.-(Special) )-The strawberry season has opened in earn est in Cullman. The last few days of warm sunshine has been very favorable for the speedy ripening of berries and from sunrise until sunset wagons are continually coming from every direc- tion, heavily ladened with berries for shipment. The berry dealer is the busiest man in town and will scarcely have time to relish his meals from now until the close of the season, Every express train leaving here carries with it a large consignment of the famous Cullman berry to various points North and South.
 The jury commissioners of this coun- ty met Saturday afternoon and drew the grand and petit juries for the spe- cial term of court, called for May 22, to try John Williams for the murder of the late Senator R. L. Hipp
 Easter was observed in Cullman yes terday in a very fitting and appropri-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
A Cnrd of Thanks.

The University School was yesterday honored with second place in The Journals contest to determine the most popular institution in Montgom- cry It is gratifying to note that none of the 2S7,S34 votes cast for the University School were rejected by the canvassing board on the ground of H. legality.
 To the friends who voluntarily nom- mated the school for first honor and to all who so Loyalty supported 1t to the end hearty thanks are herewith rendered by the principal of the Uni versity School. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25

'The Adirondacks and How to Reach Them" is nice folder with maps and references to localities. hotels, board ing houses, mountains and rivers in the great wilderness of Northern New York known as the Adirondack Noun tains. If you visit this region once, you will be sure to go again. A copy of The Adirondack Mountains and How to Reach Them" will be mailed free, postpaid, to any address, on re- ceipt of 2-cent stamp, by George II. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, Grand Central Station, New York.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
Serious Mixup Is Reported from Brea-
 head.


 Centerville, April 24.-(Special.) )-At Breahead mining town In Bibb County, about ten miles from Center vile, a cutting scrape took place on Saturday night. It seems that several parties had jointly bought a keg of beer and in getting up the money the amount was cents short. There was a wran- gle as to who should pay the cents which ended in a general fight. John Parker, young white man, was seri- ously cut by two Italians, whose names are not known. The first report stat ed that Parker was dead, but 1t has since been ascertained that his wounds though serious, are not necessarily fa- tai. Several parties have been arrest ed in connection with the affair.
 Easter Sunday was a beautiful day here. and the people generally enjoyed 1t very much.
 Solicitor J. F. Thompson Is at home at Centerville this week, having finish ed his work in Hale County. Next week court will convene in Wilcox County, and will be in session three weeks. Up to this time Solicitor Thompson has made a remarkable rec ord, as very few of the cases he has tried resulted in the defendants being acquitted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
New Officers fin Charge of Affairs at
 ODeIika,

Opelika, April 24.-(Special. )-The old city government retired today and the new administration entered upon the discharge of it's duties. The old Government was in office four years and gave Opelika most excellent ad- ministration. Dr. J. c. Palmer was Mayor and during his term of office Opelika's advancement and develop ment have been rapid. The handsome public school house, one of the finest in the South, has been erected at an expense of $30,000. A sewerage sys- tenn costing $5O,000 has been inaugar- ated and many other improvements have been made. The population has largely increased and Opelika is one of the most prosperous cities in the State.
 B. w Williams is the newly elected Mayor, and Julien Phillips, T. D. Pow CT. H. G. Gift, J. K Watkins, C. p. D. Taylor, w. M. Pulliam and B. F. h. gram are the Aldermen. There is one vacancy in the Aldermanic Board caus- ed by the death of Mir. M. T. Trawick. Under the present administration Opa- lika will take no backward step The present government is composed of pro- gressive, conservative business men.
 R. A. Ashley of Montgomery, is m Opelika in the interest of the Chewaela Valley plantations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25

finger from the hand of J. B. Cook last Christmas Eve. It was shown in the evidence that although Cook was drinking he had not said anything to Banks. The trouble occurred on Ala bama Street.
 Henry Banks. the young negro who escaped from the chaingang and was captured by Policeman Moseley was given ninety days longer on the streets. Banks has spent few days off the street gang the past six or eight months, having already been convicted on two charges of burglary and larce- ny.
 Ralph Johnson pleaded guilty to stealing pistol and was fined $45. He will work ninety days in default
 Charles Adams, and Jim Griffin, ar rested by Policeman Meeks, were fined $10 each for being drunk and disor- derly.
 Grace Crawford. a negress, was fined $10 for malicious mischief.
 The larceny case against Will Nor gan was mol pressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
Another New Furnace.

The new furnace of the Woodward Iron Company will be dried out at once and by May 15. will be making iron. The statement is made that the big iron maker will be able to turn out between 25O and 300 tons of iron daily. It is equipped with the latest machinery.
 This is the second new furnace in the Birmingham district to go Into blast this year. The new furnace of the Tutweiler Coal. Iron apd Railway Company is being pushed along and be- fore the end of the year will be ready to make iron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
DELEGATES ELECTED.
Veterans from Camp O'NeaI to Louis
 ViIle Reunion.

Florence, April 24.-(SpeciaI )-Camp C'Neal, Confederate Veterans had a meeting this morning at the Court House and elected the following dele gates to the reunion at Louisville: R. B. Meadows, Tom Weaver, John Martin, R. L.. Bliss. NJ. B. Shelton, Geo. W. Karsner. Jas. Angel and H. McVey Moore; Alternates. A. c. Chisholm. I. c. Ott. w. R. Barks, Robert Andrews, Sam Fowler, H. c. Wood. c. w. Le- may, J H. Brewer, A. P. Odom and H. A. Killen.
 The invitation of Post Negley, c. A. R., to attend its camp fire on the 24;h was accepted and the post invited to participate in the Memorial Day exer- cises.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
An IncorporntIon.

The Vulcan Land and Improvement Company was incorporated here tnts morning. capital stock being placed at $20.000. The incorporators are Julius Weiss of New Orleans; Henry Frank, S. H. Lowenburg, Natchez, Miss; Sydney Ullman and M. M. Ullman of Birming- ham. The objects of the concern are to buy and sell real estate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
EZHualHInl
 2azE

rian Church, Rev. I. D. Steele to de- liver the opening address and prayer. The program includes some of the most ardent Sunday School workers in Ala bama and almost every County in the State will have representation at the gathering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
The Press Club.

The Birmingham Press Club announce es another entertainment for honorary members early in June. The entertain ment will be of local coloring, informal and termed Another Night in Bohe- mia" Local events will be given in satire. A subcommittee is now work ing on the program. The Club has more than 65 honorary members
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
Another Dnmape s,,,t.

Another suit for $30.000 damages was filed in the Circuit Court today growing out of the explosion on February 20. In the Virginia mine. The suit was filed against the Alabama Steel and Wire Company. Nearly two million dollars worth of suits have been filed so far and others are to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
RnrinI of Mrs. Rattle.

Rev, W. j. Elliott will go to Fitz- patrick this morning to ohiciate at the burial of Mrs. Georgia Battle. who died Sunday afternoon. She win be hurled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
In Police Court.

Anderson Banks. an aged negro, was tried in police Court this morning on the peculiar charge of cutting off a white mans finger.
 One witness whose testimony is thought to have important bearing on the case was not in the city and the decision of Mayor Atkins was held up until this witness can be brought to court. The case will be called again Wednesday for the testimony of the absent witness
 Ii is AIlAerAd that Ranks EAvsred tho
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-25
Rev. Mir. Ray to Leave.

The Rev. J. D. Ray, pastor of the ed to the Tabernacle Baptist Church at Birmingham and he will leave Selma about May 1.
 Mir Ray is a young minister and during his pastorship in this city he has become we'll known and popular among the Baptist ministers in Ala bama.
 MT. Rays successor is as yet un- known.