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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20
$4,000 DOLLAR BILLS
Drawn by a Tammany Leader Day
Before Election.

New York, Nov. 2O.=Information
will be laid before Attorney General
Mayer that a Tammany leader drew
$4,000 in one dollar bills from bank
on the day before election, says the
Herald. Clarence J. Shearn. counsel
for William R. Hearst said last night
he would make known to Mr.. Mayer
the name of this leader, the bank from
which the money was Withdrawn and
all other details.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20
WIN. EASTON DIES.
Actor Who Was Accidentally Shot
SuccuInbs to Injuries.

William Easton, the actor with the
Kirkhof- -Hfllman Stock company play
ing at Norton, Kan, last week. who
was accidentally shot In the back while
hunting near that town on Friday died
at Stormont hospital Sunday morning.
The body was taken in charge by the
Elks. It viii be sent to Augusta, Mich,
tonight for burial. Mrs. Easton, the
wife of the deceased was also a mem
ber of the theatrical company. The
father of the deceased came today, and
the two accompanied the body hcme.
The accident occurred in a very Pc
culiar way. Easton was out hunting
with a number of Norton people. While
climbing through a wire fence his coat
became caught. One of his friends in
trying to loosen it, accidentally dis
charged a revolver in the pocket. The
bullet entered the small of the back
Easton was brought to Stormont hos
pitaI in Topeka, where an operation was
performed. He died on Sunday morn
ing.
The 6-year-old daughter of William
Record died this morning of diphtheria
at Second and Davies streets. The fun
eral viii take place on Tuesday morn
ing from the house. Interment in To-
peka cemetery.
clifford GaIletley. age years. 6
months, died of diphtheria at go East
Fourth street on Sunday night The
funeral viii take place at 10 O'Clock on
Tuesday morning from the house.
The funeral of Emily Higgins, who
died at her home, $50 Byron street, or
Saturday night. VIII be held from the
Jefferson streets, at 1890 O'Clock on
Tuesday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20
BURTON ON TRIAL.
Appears in Court With His At
tOrneys Today.
Answers for Connection With Get
Rich Quick Company.
CONVICTED AT FIRST.
That Was March, 1904, in Same
Court.
Faulty Indictments Have Been
Patched Up.
AT FIRST.

St Louis, Mo. Nov 2O.-For the sec
ond time with two years United States
Senator J. Ralph Burton of Kansas to-
day was called upon to defend himself
in the United states circuit court
against an Indictment charging that he
was offered and accepted compensation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20

W. A. Buckner has been appointed
one. of the trainmasters on the Ell Paso
division of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific railway. His headquarters
will be at Buck1in, Kan. Mr.. Buck
ner has been chief dispatcher for the
Fort Worth & Denver railway with
Offices at ChIldress, Tex
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20
Hurley Goes to Taft Banquet.

James E. Hurley, general manager
of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.
left for Kansas City this afternoon for
the purpose of attending the banquet
to be given there tonight by the Com
merciaI club in honor of William H.
Taft, secretary of war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20

New York. Nov. 2O-The Calumet and
Hecla Copper Mining company today
declared a quarterly dividend Of SIS a
share. an increase of SIS a share over
that paid at the last previous quarter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20
TAFT In KANSAS CITY.
He VIII Speak at Commercial Club
Banquet Tonight.

Kansas City. Mo. Nov. 2O-Secretary
of War William H. Taft arrived here
this morning from st. Louis and spent
the day as the guest of the commercial
club. Two hundred and fifty colored
troopers of the Ninth cavalry, who ar
rived here yesterday from Ft. Leaven-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20

Chicago, Nov. 20.-7 q. m. Temperatures.
New York, 90; Boston, "a. PhiladeIDhia
"a; Washington, %; Chicago. 81; Mime.
apolis, 32i Cincinnati 90: St. Louis. IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20

Chicago. Nov 20.-Foreeast for Kan
aas: Fair and warmer tonight: Tues
day probably rain. colder in west Dor
Gons: brisk to high southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20

charge virtually the same offense, only
differing in dates and other matters |
pertaining to the specific charge made /
in the respective counts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-20

New York, Nov. 20.-An grades of re-
fined sugar were advanced 10 cents a
hundred pounds today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
JACKSON ONCE MORE
 QUIET AFTER STORM
GOVERNOR VARDAMAN ISSUES A PROCLAMATION URGING YOUNG MEN OF THE CITY TO DESiST FROM RASH TALK.

Jackson, Miss, February 25.-1'he city Is quiet tonight after the exciting times Of the past thirty-six hours. The negro, Stewart Johnson, who was spirited away some way by the officers last night, is still out, and his whereabouts are not known. The officials refuse to say where he is at this time. This afternoon Gov efnor Vardaman issued c proclamation addressed to the people of the city. He says in his proclamation that he has hired detectives to take up the search for the negro, and to get evidence to the end that the guilty party may be convicted The governor calls on the young men of the city to desist from rasi talk and the inc temperate use of firearms. The governor in concluding his proclamation says:
 We do not want to be vicious in this matter but let us rather pursue this in- yestigation as determined, fair-minded white men should, that the right man may be found.
 The police found this afternoon at the home of Johnson bloody shirt. which is supposed to have been worn by John son on tho night the crime was com mitted The shirt had been washed since. but it showed signs of having had blood on it. Sentiment among the people is divided as to whether Johnson Is the right negro. Some believe he is, while others think the proof is not clear. A suspect has been arrested at Yazoo City, and Is being held in jail here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
PRATT CITY TO THE
 RELIEF WITH $500
THERE Is s46o IN THE HANDS OF THE TREASURER. AND MORE IS TO BE TURNED lN-VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS.

Pratt City, February 25.-tSpecial) Dr. R. H. Hamriek. treasurer of the committee appointed to raise funds for the relief or the widows and or phans of the miners who perished in the Virginia mIne disaster, reports that a total of S4tg has been turned over to him. It is stated that there is some which has not been reported, which, 1t is thought, will run the amount up to $500.
 Only one funeral was held in Pratt City, Will Wright, resident of this city, who was killed in the explosion. The services were held from the fam fly residence at Blount's crossing and the interment wij made at Greenwood cemetery, where twenty of his fellow workmen hayo been buried in the last three days.
 The body of Will Pickett is the only one of tho Pratt City citizens who were killed in the catastrophe which has not been recovered from the mine.
 Officers Named.
 At a meeting of the Camp Pred 8. Ferguson Confederate veterans at the city hall this afternoon at o'clock the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: F. w. Key, commander; Major George Golf, first lieutenant conn mander; c. W. sharp second lieutenant commander; P, J. Powell, adjutanti w. o. c. Miller, color sergeant; Miss Au- relia 5ewell, of Birmingham, sponsor; F. W. Key. corresponding secretary.
 Council to Meet.
 The present city council will hold it's last regular session Monday night, as the general city election to elect the new Board of Aldermen will be held on Tuesday, March z,
 The old board will meet again on March 13 to canvass the returns and in- stall the new board. The new board will then organize and elect city officials for the ensuing year. The only contest in the city election will be in the Third ward where A. J, Gullahorn and w. G. Powell will run off a tie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
PREACHER MAY BE
 HELD FOR BIGAMY
Ashley Is Alleged 10 Have Wife In North Carolina and In
 Tenne ssee,

Knoxville, Tenn. February 25.-Rev Benjamin w Ashley is in jail at New port, Tenn, on q charge of perjury and may also be prosecuted for bigamy. Ashley is minister of the Christian church and on preliminary hearing has been bound over to federal court. Dur ing the civil war Ashley served in the union army and thirty years later be- came u pensioner. In 1868 he plarried a North Carolina girl and lived with her until 1883 He came to Tennessee and has since resided in this state.
 In 1888, it Is alleged, without having secured q divorce, he married Miss Miller at hs new home, When Ashley applied for and received a pension under the act of 1890, his first wife learned of his fickleness and applied for half of the pension. It was then that Ashley made affidavit that he was never legally mar ried to wife No. 1. A pension examiner unravelled the mystery with the result that Ashley is in jail on the charge of perjury, and may be prosecuted for bigamy as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
WRESTLING MATCH
 TO BE GREAT EVENT
PROF. DIVER AND JACK MONROE WILL MEET IN MIXED MATCH NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE ATHLETIC CLUB.

Birmingham will see it's first champion ship wrestling on Tuesday night, when Jack Monroe, the big boxer and wrestler, will meet Mike Dwyer. the Irishman who is considered about the best in the busi- ness.
 The bout will be public and all may att tend. Professor Dwyer Is under contract with the Athletic club to teach boxing and wrestling for month and during that time there will be two wrestling bouts.
 Both wrestlers are training for the bout They keep In excellent condition all the time, but about five days before each match they go into harder training so as to stand the great fatigue of tho half hour or more that they are on the mat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
JOHN BOWLING RESIGNS,
Is Held In High Esteem By Associates
 at BatteIIe.

Battelie, February 25.-(Speciai)- )--John Bowling has resigned his position with the Lookout Mountain Iron company, to become effective March 1. MT. Bowling superlntended the construction of the modern and up-to-date furnace plant here and has had charge of It's management since going Into blast last September Mir. Bowling is held in universal esteem by the entire community and will be gener- ally missed by his many friends.
 David Bull of Birmingham was the guest of hls brother-in-law. MT. D. D. Wilson. one day last week.
 J. r. Steins. secretary of the Lookout Mountain Iron company. was in Cincin- natl this week on business.
 Miss Murle Hasselle of Meridian, Miss, has been the charming guest of her cousin, Miss Knlghton, for the past week
 J, H, Ferguson has been appointed to succeed Mir. John Bowling, retiring as furnaeeman Mir Ferguson has held the position of general superintendent Of mines at Battelle for some months past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

(Continue4 from First Paqc)
 >--~~,~--~--s----,-------- overtures to you to come to good terms of friendship? No, decidedly not.
 Tn the same way If Japan proposed peace at the present juncture, it is more than certain that she would not get it except by a sacrifice of the advantageous position which she has gained at an enormous cost of life and treasure"
 Although the British and German am- bassadors were at the state department today, they were so we'll convinced by the assurances received from Secretary Hay on Thursday that Japan has made no- move toward peace, that the subject was not mentioned in today's confer enees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
NASHVILLE WINS
 BASKET BALL GAME
BIRMINGHAM PLAYED A SLOW GAME, WHILE THE VISITORS SHOWED MUCH BETTER FORM IN SECOND CAME OF SERIES.

Birmingham fell an easy victim to the onslaught of the Nashville Y M. C. A. basketball team last night the score being 2 to c. The two teams are tied now, each having won one game of the series.
 The Birmingham team showed an abso- lute reversal of form, anu Nashville did the same thing. Birmingham could not find goal from the field, md the throw ing was the worst that was ever done by the team,
 Nashville on the other hand had It's throwing eye and the ball dropped with great frequency into the basket. The re- versal of form was a great surprise to the spectators, who confidently expected Birmingham to make it two straights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
)R SALE.


 FOR SALE. si4O0-Lot cor Ii ave. & 23 St. s50O0-Good home 25 St., near F, pays $500, $,250-5oxl9O opp, Fountain Hts, church s40Oo-F Fountain Hts, home largo cor lot s1650-50xl60h Ave. J lot. S2900-50x170 cor and 16 St. s35oo-Cottage home 1 block Five Points $7000--Lovely Sycamore St. modern home. s75Oo-Extra large p 20 St. lot. s4500--3 houses S. 19 St. cor pays sS. s200o-Neat 6r cottage s. 17 pays 1928. s1050-Vacant lot Ave. near 7 $30 per it. cor. lot s. 12 St. S1050--Lovely cor, lot Princeton Place. $20Oe-Lot 24 St. near faces park. s35, 5,O00-Handsome bus. block pays $3150 $42, ,0O0-50x140 Ave. bet. 19 & 20. 60,000-Prominent business corner. $20, 0,000-Splendd warehouse, long lease, pays 5000.
 s1S,500--Handsome Ensley store pays $2000 s7500-Ensley IT St. store next to E.
 MCCONNELL & CARTWRIGHT. Phones 46. 22O North Twenty-frst St
 FOR SALE.
 A practically new pebble dash. double f1oored. storm sheathed house, with six rooms, reception hall. pantry. bath trunk room, gas and electricity, servants house. etc., located on beautiful large lot on North Highlands. Price low and terms easy.
 R. F. MANLY & CO,
 Chalifoux Building. Insurance Real Estate, Surety Bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
MEETINGS AT HOWARD. Many Students Manifest Interest In
 Their Souls Welfare.

A series of meetings is being held in Howard college chapel by the Rev. J. l.. Cross of Selma. The faculty and students attend these services. Since the services began many of the young men have manifested an interest in their spiritual welfare. Dr. Gross seems to be perfectly at home In preaching to the young men.
 Dr. Gross Will preach at the Ru- hama Baptist church this morning and evening. Dr. J. M. Shelburne will oc- cupy his pulpit in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
City Ticket Is Nominated,

culiman, February 2.-(speciaL)-A
 mass meeting of citizens met in F. E.
 St. Johns office in the First National bank building last night and put out the following ticket for city offices, election to be held on the third day of April: For mayor, $, L. Fuller; for clerk. Fred J. Buchman; for treasurer, O. s. Roden; for tax collector and assessor, Jacob Kullman; for councilmen, k. E. Lee, Henry Ernestperger, T. R. Williams. J. A, McMinn, c, A. Stiefelmeyer and Adam Dreher, Jr. Fred Buchanan is present clerk Messrs. Lee, Stiefelmeyer and Dreher are members of the present coun- ell The others named on this ticket are new men. Hon, George J. Beyar the present mayor, has made no announce ment, but it Is generally understood that he and the entire board of old council men will be in the race for reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

throughout the testify the after other doctors had tried in vain to do
 graduates have received diplomas the of medical colleges graduate schools We hospital general practice But specialists entire time study and efforts the treat chronic diseases Consumption Rheumatism Oatarh and all disorders of the Kidneys Bladder Reproductive
 equipped with medicines instruments and all South We make debts therefore nigh charges services
 Poison written treatment if fail to
 Consultation free
 Correspondence from outoftown patients invited
 Office hours: a. 6 m. Sundays, a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
GIVEN FOUR MONTHS.
Ed Johnston, Negro, Is Sentenced
 On Concealed Weapon Charge.

Ed Johnston, the negro who was yesterday sentenced to four months in the criminal court, on the charge of carrying concealed weapons, is the one who was arrested some time ago charged with the murder of Miss Bes- sic BioodYorth in New Decatur. He was convicted of the charge in tho criminal court last week.
 When arrested at Warrior, shortly after tha killing of Miss Blooworth, Johnston had a pistol concealed on his person. The authorities of Mor- gan county declared that Johnston was not the murderer of Miss Blood worth, but he was held for trial an the other charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Harlem Stakes Announeed.

Chicago. February 25.-Thirteen of the twenty-two stakes of the Harlem Jockey club for the season of 1905 were announced by Secretary Nathan sen as open for entry today. Entries for those now open will close April 12
 The chief feature of the list of 1905, the Harlem handicap. has been in- creased in value to s17,500 It will be worth $14,500 to the winner, s2000 to the second and 5000 to the third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
NEGRO PROBABLY
 SPIRITED AWAY
Sensational Developments Are Ex. pected Soon in Matter of Miss
 BIoodworth's Murder.

Decatur, February 25.-(Speclal)-R ard Young, the negro who was arrested in Huntsville accused with the murder of Miss Belle Bloodworth. was brought here today and lodged In the county jail. Your correspondent tonight called on the jailer who acknowledged that this ne- gro had been in Jail here today. but said he was not there when the reporter called. The turnkey stated that the ne- gro was out on investigation, and that in his opinion was not guilty.
 However, the negro cannot be located. and 1t is believed he has been spirited away for fear of a lynching. Every officer of the Decatur force is on duty tonight, but the authorities will give out no lnfor- nation whatever concerning the matter The detective who has worked up the case since the arrest of the negro says he was arrested merely to be retained as a wit ress. Sensational developments are ex- peeted to follow, ns prominent young white man is being shadowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
china's Dowassr Looks Young.

Washington, February 25.-The Sec retary of State has received through United States Minister Conger at Pc kin for presentation to President Roosevelt a large photograph of the Dowager Empress of China. The pic. ture gives her the appearance of 40 years instead of 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Samuel L. Clayton Dies.

Jacksonville, Fla, February 25.- Samuel Lloyd Clayton, who has spent the winter in this vicinity on his pri- vats yacht Regina, oied early today of heart failure. The body was sent to Philadelphia tonight. Mir. Clayton was member of tho Philadelphia Yacht club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Rla Reduction tod opeIIka.

opelika, February 25.-(SpeciaI)-Re- ports received today at a cotton com mittee meeting shows the farmers of Beat ?. in which opelika is situated. will reduce cotton acreage on an average of 40 per cent. and reduce the amount of fertilizer 50 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
PERSONAL.

w. P. c. Harding, president of the First National Bank, returned from New York Friday night.
 w. H, Hassinger vice president Of the Republic Iron and Steel company, has re- turned from New York.
 The Rev Father Kltrick of St. Paurs church will preach in St. Anthony S church, Ensley, this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
REAL ksTKTE.
FOR SALE.

s1z,0oo 0O-Choioe lot 25xlSsM;N railroad frontage. First avenue. Suitable for wholesale or wareroom. s40.0oO OO-5Ox14o; centrally located; three story building; all rented. s15, GOO 00-50x100; Eighteenth street; near Third avenue; partly improved. St, GOO O0-50x140; First avenue, near Twen- ty-fourth street; improved; rents for s48.00 per month. s5, 900. .0o-50x14o; near Avenue R ard Eigh- eenth street; brick Improvements; rent ing at s4so,00 per annum, three year lease.
 ]. L. NANCY REAL ESTATE 6 IN
 suRANcE CO.,, Phones eO6 1ls No. Twenty-tlrs' St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pa cific has issued orders for t-.e beginning of work on the proposed new shops at Somerset, Ky. according to press re- port from Chattanooga, The ground for the buildings has already been graded,
 Extensive additions to the criminal fa- cilities of the Seaboard Air Line are being made in Savannah An addition to the shed of pier No 1 will cost slS000, and will be 450 feet long, Another shed, 'oo feet long, will be built later at cost or s3o.o0o
 The Southern is said to be relaying with S0-pound rails it's branch from Knoxville to Cumberland Gap, Tenn, fnd It IS re ported that the Improvements protected include the construction of several new bridges on that branch.
 The long-moted question as 10 the proper spelling of the great iron elty on .he Allegheny has been settled by the Pennsylvania Railroad company in an or fcial announcement to the various de- oartments that the letter h Is to be at- 'ached to the word hitherto 5. He'd Pitts- surg in railway literature. Tn change IS ordered because of the hnil h Is given Gn the city's corpora seal. and all con tracts between the city and tfe Penn- sylvania Railroad company folio" that spelling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
DRS. DOzIER & DOzIER, Specialists.
FIRE RENDERS MANY
 HOMELESS IN HOT SPRINGS
(contInued from First Page.)

 from here that the loss of life was great. Four or five persons are unaceounted for, but the only victims that are known 10 have perished are the three persons whose bodies have been found
 List of Destroyed Property.
 Among the houses destroyed are the residence of II. Williams, the Williams Hardware store Tennessee stables, Val ley stables and all of Market street from Central avenue west, the Blumenstiei block, Gus Berlans store, Spear Dry Goods Co.,, Evans hardware store the Laugheran block of buildings, residences of John O'Brlen, Fred Sammons, Thomas Golden. F. Parker Mrs. Laughton, Mrs. Connolly, J. O. Bear Judge Teague, NJ. Sigler. J. Marks, w. S. Wearingen, West Cottages, Grand View Hotel, Alhambra Hotel Alhambra bath house. Palmyra Hotel and residences of Mrs. Looney and S. A. Summons
 On Central street the homes of Dr. A. F. Saunders, D. s. Ryan, Dr. Leonard Ellis Paul Marks, Joseph Mazzia, Mrs. Austin. Mrs. Clements, Ashley Wood. Jasper Story John Horner and Dr. Roberts were destroyed.
 The Columbia Hotel and other buildings on Oak street were consumed. ionlRht those lelt nesLitute nave been cared for
 The relief fund tonight reached a to- tai of tlD,O00. Numerous contributions from outside points have been wired in. ranging in amount from fifty to two hundred dollars. Mayor Grainger, of Louisville. Ky, who left here today subscribed s2OO just before boarding his train,
 Mayor Bedding said tonight that tho burned district would be rebuilt at once. The burned area is being closely pa trolled tonight. All saloons were or dered closed at Q o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
DrS. Dozier @ Dozier'S
 MediCO-SurgCal and
 ElectrO-T Therapeutic Institute
H71z N. Twenty First Street.

Highclass Scientific Treatment of All Chronic Nervous entoUlnay Female Diseases Cancer, Consumption Conditions of Heart
 Lungs Kidneys Bladder Reproductive orsans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

Brmingnam succeeding Public Profession
  the Equipped Institute Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

What! You haven't heard abour he quartertonep Call he "G \ WK." Peoples phone ,76, Age Herald building Gawk Engraving Go.