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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-10

per is still good enough. +aaau+s Ia -
brocade portieres. Old rose, by the
way. is one of the present fads in in
terror decoration.
When mission furniture was all the
rage every one predicted hat it had
come to stay and revolutionize things.
There were q few wise heads, to be
sure. who predicted 1t would only be a
fad and hat it was really a compound
Of hard angles and barndoor woodwork,
but the majority of people took it en-
Enthusiastically. Some even went so far
as to furnish every room in their houses
in this uncompromisings style. Then
when every One had 4 mission room or
so the reaction began.
Now the question is what to do with
the hard unwieidy furniture we thought
so quaint. The masters who tell us
what is good taste and what is not say
we must have light. almost white.
rooms.
let everything be as airy looking as
possible" is the cry. And so we have
the palest walls, the most delicate of
designs and the snowiest white wood
work and ceilings.
There are any number Of rooms be-
ing papered in cream satin stripe. and
some even have pure white walls in d
MORE or SILK effect.
Perhaps one Of the most striking
-evs of decorating a bedroom con
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-10

7 CNI on acsl98 0T PINK F~E0I
or pale yeltol0 roses. anu uull greens
belong to the folks who varnish their
old paintings.
And I can't say anything worse about
them if I try,
Really. my head is fun Of interior
decorating-this being the time Of the
year peculiar to such things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-10

mel Frank L. Denny. Of the United
States marine corps. There, too. is
Miss Ruth Tanner, whose father is a
retired naval officer.
Two young ladies of distinguished
delightful anticipation to an entree in
to Washington society this winter have
had to meet instead sadness and dis
appointment. They are the Misses Car
Isle, granddaughter of John G. Car
Isle, President Cleveland's secretary of
the treasury. Their grandmother, that
royal old society grande dame, Mrs.
John G.. Carlisle of Kentucky. expected
to present them, but her death ended
the plan for a winter of gayety and
brightness. The young ladies win,
however. spend the winter in Washing
ton.
The debutantes at the national CAPT
tai are organizing a Dutch Treat club.
One Of the most vivacious and at
tractive members of the younger Wash
ington set already in society is Miss
Edith Root. 1t is surprising the num-
der of short names on the Washington
social and official list during the pres
n administration Miss Root went
with her father and mother on the IA
nous journey among the South Ameri-
can republics. She has two brothers,
Elihu and Edward, she being the only
daughter 1t may be interesting to
note that the Root family pronounce
the fathers first name "Elly-hu," accent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-10

Perhaps one Of the most striking
ways Of decorating q bedroom con
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-10

- WASHINGTON draws to It.
A self socially attention
" from all parts Of the
Union. Its debutantes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
ANOTHER TRIUMPH
 FOR LAW AND ORDER
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO 8RIN6 LoWNDESBORo NEGRO TO A SPEEDY TRIAL ACCORDING TO LAW.

Montgomery January 4-tSpecial)- The arrest and safe delivery here of Albert Hayes. the negro who shot Her bert Rast. in Lowndes county. is another victory for the law observing sentiment now growing in the state. It was openly threatened from Lowndesboro that if caught he would be lynched The crime seems to have been in every sense cold blooded, if reports are true The story is that the negro was shooting at woman and young Rast ran out to stop him, when the negro turned his gun and fired at him. Also that he fired second shot into his body after he was down.
 The governor remained in communica- ton with the officers of the county and urged them to see that the negro was protected When 1t was found that the culprit had gone into Autauga he com municated with the sheriff there and was notified when the capture was made yes ,Srday afternoon.
 It is expected that an early date will be set for the trial as the people are very anxious to have the matter dis posed of at once. If this is secured no doubt the negro will be protected, if there Is fear of violence, which the people of the county hope to avoid and will aid In every way to avoid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
BIRMINGHAM MAN ROBBED.
Prof. Rhoades Reports Loss of $16o to
 Chattanooga Police.

Chattanooga, January 4.-(SpeciaL)-- Birmingham men having cash upon their person are faring badly in Chattanooga. On Christmas night it will be recalled a Birmingham miner accompanied by two unknown friends went out for stroll round the town and before they had gone three blocks, the Alabamian was assaulted and his valuables, including ssS in silver were taken from his person.
 Yesterday morning Prof. George D. Rhoades of No. 1911 Park avenue, Birming ham, reported to the local police that the sum of $16O in gold had been removed from under his pillow the night before while he was asleep at his room on West Seventh street. He stated to the officer that he had recently arrived in Chatta- nooga from Birmingham, coming here for the purpose of carrying on his business, that of d dancing master. A young negro girl, a domestic In the house where he was rooming, has been arrested by the police, on suspicion of being guilty of the charge of taking the money from Profess sor Rhoades. The victim says that he had five twenty dollar gold pieces and six ten dollar gold pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
SAMPLE IS MANAGER.
Cotton States League Meets In vicks-
 burg Next Monday.

Meridian. Miss, January 4.-(Special. )- Guy Sample was today engaged to man. age the Meridian team in the Cotton states league next season. He will arrive in the city in time to attend the meet. ing of the league in Vicksburg next Mon day. It is announced here that the league will likely consist of clubs from Vicks- burg, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Meridian, Mobile and either Selma or Pensacola. Hemingway of Jackson will be put up for president of the league, but fought by Meridian's delegation Meridian will fight any Jackson man for the office.
 Chancellor McCaskell today admitted Daniel Cleveland, town marshal of Union, Newton county, to bail in the sum of $25O0 Cleveland was charged with kill ing Robert M. Wells, a young man at Union, Christmas Day. Self defense was the plea put up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05

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 Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call Ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time; be- aides. there Is satisfaction In knowing that the very best treatment is being given you by an honest. competent phy- alcian I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham, Ala. since August 3, 1887. I cure all man. ner. of private diseases cure many pa- tients by mall treatment. W lite for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail ts be cured by such methods. give me a can and get we'll
 My offices are the most private and uuiet in the city. tenth story of the new First Ns..onal Bank building. corner of Second averue and Twentieth street Rooms 10os and 10O7 Take one of the fine r,-vators to tenth floor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
POLL TAXES DUE.
But 1135 have Been Paid in Morgan
 County Out of 25oo.

Decatur, January 4.-(Speclal)- up to date there have only been 1135 poll taxes paid in this (Morgan) county. There are over 40O0 registered voters in the county and of this number perhaps 25O0 are sub ject to poll tax
 Under the new state constitution all male citizens of poll taxable age must pay their pail tax by February l. or they will not be entitled to vote. This tax cannot be collected by law.
 To the present time the special county school tax outside of the Decaturs col lected amounts to nearly 5000. Of this amount the Southern railroad paved Sf23. If. The telephone companies and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany have not paid this tax outside of the Decaturs The Decaturs are special school districts and are not included in the spe- cial county school tax column.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
INSPECT STATE TROOPS.
Major Goldman Is Detailed for Duty In
 Alabama.

Montgomery January 4.-(Speeial)- Maj H. J. Goldman, Twelfth Cavalry United States army. stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, has been detailed by the Secretary of War, general orders No. Il. to inspect organizations of the Ala bama National Guard. The detail for the Third infantry is as follows;
 Company b, Decatur, January 15.
 Company B. Florence, January 16.
 Company M, Jasper, January +.
 Companies and K. Birmingham, Jan uary IS.
 Of the Second infantry
 Company B. Birmingham, January IS. Battery L and Troop D, Birmingham, January 19.
 Brigade Headquarters, Birmingham, January 20.
 Company F. Third infantry, Albertville, January p.
 Company c, Third infantry, Gadsden' January 23.
 Headquarters Third infantry and Com pany B. Anniston, January 24.
 He will be accompanied by Adjutant General w. w. Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
COWS CAN ROAM AT
 WILL IN OLD ATHENS
Her Rights Are Firmly Established By Election Which Has Just
 Been Held.

Athens, January 4.-(Special. )--Athens just held an election to determine the question of whether cows should be al- lowed to roam at large on our streets and thefriends of the COW running at large and destroying the beauty of the town carried the day, so the ladies who are fond of flowers and handsome lawns will have to possess their souls with patience until there are more converts to the law of progress and beauty.
 The city council had passed an ordi- nance depriving the town COW of the priv ilege of pasturing on the front yards and flowers of the town, but a petition went before the body asking for the right to vote on the matter and the council follow ing the democratic rule of allowing home rule, granted the request with the above result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
PostoffIce Appolntme ents.

Washington. January 4.-(Speeial)- Postmasters appointed: Bankston Fay ette county James M. Trawiek. Fillmore. Escambia county, Walter J. Powell
 Rural carriers appointed: Bankston, Route No. 1. Thomas J. Walton, carrier; Oln C. Collins. substitute; Bremen. Route No. 2 Otto Self carrier; Roy Self. substitute: Kennedy, Route No g. Willis B. Ashcroft. carrier; Miles W. Caraway. substitute; Lawiey, Route No. l. Arthur B. Latham. carrier. Lee Law renee, substitute; Pineapple, Route No. |. Oren b. chappell, carrier. Joseph NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
News of Pell City.

Pell City January 4.--(special) )-Quite a number of real estate transactions have been made in our city during the past week.
 A brilliant reception was given at the residence of Mrs. M. Warren in honor of her son, R. F. Warren, on last Friday evening. Delicious refreshments were served.
 Charles P Pratt and Miss Minnie Bish- op entertained a host of their many friends at the beautiful home of MT and Mrs E. w. Pratt on last Monday night Delicacies were in abundance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
 Neuro Boy Is Shot.

Athens January -(Special.)-Lacey Coleman, a 16 year old negro boy, of this place, shot and instantly killed Owen Burleson, another negro youth about his own age here today. The killing is said to have been unprovoked and was the result of Misunderstanding between the two negroes the night previous. While coming to his work this morning Burle- son was met by Coleman, who drew a gun and fired the fatal shot, and then attempted to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.
Meridian Young Man Meets Death In
 Texas.

Meridian, Miss. January 4.-(Special)- )- Information reached Meridian this morn ing that George w Moore, son of Super visor John c. Moore, from the Fourth district, was killed in d runaway in Big Sandy. Tex, and the body inferred in the cemetery at Dallas. This was the first information received from the young man since he left home, several months ago.
 Just before going away the young man went to his father and turned over the proceeds of the sale of some proper tv. remarking that if he never came back the funds belonged to his father It was not known. until the telegram ar rived today, that the young man had gone to Texas.
 Supervisor Moore believes that his son may have been fatally injured in run away at Big Sandy and was removed to a hospital at Dallas, where he died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
New Bank About Ready.

Scottsboro, January 4.-(Special.)-Th new bank located at Paint Rock. this county, is receiving the new bank furni- ture and will be ready for business on or about the 18th of the month. W. B. Bridges, formerly connected with the To- cal banks in this city, will be the new banks cashier. This will be one of the strongest banking institutions in North Alabama Col M. A. Clay of Princeton is the president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Receiver for Commission House.

Cincinnati O.. January IA receiver for the William J. Odell Commission com pany of this city. was asked in the United States court here today in petition filed by the Chicago board of trade. The pe- tition alleges cost and damages awarded the board of trade in injunction suits tried recently have not been paid as per the courts order. The argument for the recelvership will be heard before Judge Thompson next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Athens to Have New City Hall.

Athens, January 4.-(Special )--The city of Athens has purchased a handsome lot on the west side of the public square adjoining the Courier buildings. and in the spring will erect a handsome $70O0 building, which will be utilized by the city for home for the city dispensary, a city jail also to be in the rear and a city council chamber, clerks office and city court room will be above. The prop erty is one of the most desirable in tine town,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Bond Issue Is Authorized.

Little Rock, Ark, January 4.-At a meeting of the stockholders of the Rock Island. Arkansas and Louisiana railroad here today, a bond issue not to exceed s15, ,000,0O0 was authorized for construction and equipment. A lease of the line to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific was also authorized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Rankhead ih Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, January 4.-(Special.)-Col.
 John H. Bankhead was a visitor to the city yesterday. having spent the holidays at home with his family in Fayette He will return to Washington today He be- leves that as there was no river and harbor bill that it makes it more proba- ble that there will be a public building bill, and feels confident that Tuscaloosa will have a building if any place gets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05

collected about $47OOO to January 1. in Dallas county which is q small amount less than last year, occasioned by the Southern railway not paying it's taxes until January l. The Southern railway taxes amount to about $10,0O0 and had been held up owing to a protest over paying special bridge tax. With the Southern's payment included Dallas taxes to January l. were many thousands over the amount collected to the same date last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Harry Cover Promoted.

1 Chicago. January 4.--Assistant Freight l Trafh Manager Harry Gower of the
 Rock Island road, has been promoted to be freight traffic manager. The appoint 1 lnent becomes effective at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
PostoffIce Safe Blown Open.

Oakman. January 4.-(Special. )-The postoffice safe at Oakman was blown open last night and s2OO in stamps and $75 in money secured. There is no clue to the offenders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Salaries Increas

Columbus, Ga, January 4.-CspeeiaL)- The city council last night increased the salaries of policemen and fremen s2.50 per month sanh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05

Stanford. substitute; Town Creek. Route No. 2 Charles E. Allison. carrier. Earl r. Allison. substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
LIneman WlIl Reeover.

Bob Meeis. the Southern Bell Tele- phone company lineman who was mur- derously assaulted last Saturday night by the negro, John Allen Croft, is rest ing very comfortably at his rooms in the Commercial hotel and unless unfore- seen difficulties arise he will recover A trained nurse has been secured from Bir- mingham by the volunteer fire company of which he is member in good stand ing, and he is receiving every attention possible The would-be murderer is still at large and so far no trace has been secured of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
New Guano Factory.

Work has been commenced on the guano factory of the Etowah Guano company, which is to be erected on the corner of Second and Short streets. The main build- ing will be 48xS5 feet and will have a capacity of ten carloads of fertilizer The factory will have a capacity of 100 tons per day amounting to 1000 sacks. All the machinery is here ready to be put mp and the promoters expect to have the factory in operation by the 10th of Feb ruary and in ample time to supply the spring trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Negro Hiehwaymen Busy.

Two negro highwaymen held up and robbed a blacksmith named N. s. Bean in the Louisville and Nashville yards, near Ninth street last night about 6 o'clock and relieved him of B S5, all the money he had. MT Bean, who works for l.. NJ Gordon & Co.,, in this city, was en route to his home some distance be- yond the pipe shops, when he was ap- preached by two negroes when one of them suddenlyspoked pistol in his face with the command to put up his hands and he complied quickly. The smaller of the two negroes was frightened and held back, while the one with the pistol held it on Bean and searched his pockets with his left hand and after securing the money backed off and got away Bean ran to a nearby telephone and called the police but no trace could be found of the highwaymen. Several bold hold-ups have occurred recently and the people are becoming somewhat shy about going around at night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
INFRINGEMENT IS
 MADE IN ETOWAH Expenses for Year Show Re- duction of $12,5OO NEGRO HlGHWAYMEN BUSY Boy in Gadsden Is Charged With Lar ceny of cow-other News of
 eadsden and Etowah
 County.
NEGRO HlGHWAYMEN BUSY

Gadsden, January 4.-(specia1.)-A most remarkable showing in the way of re- trenchment in the engagement of the countys affairs is shown In the first years work of the present probate judge. J. W. Penn, and his board of county commissioners. On the first of December, 1904 when they went into office, the county was overdrawn at the banks s1s.- 800 an on the first of December. 1905 the overdraft was only seOOO, which shows a saving of S12,5O0 in one year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05

CnIn TIT. the cold-cure that does the uNIR=tE work in hours and will
 not make you sick. Try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
charoed With Stealing Cow.

Cicero Ragland. colored, boy about 16 years old, was bound over Wednesday to the next city court grand jury on the charge of larceny in the sum of $500, which te made and was released. Last Sunday afternoon a citizen discovered a COW belonging to Roe Tinsley tied up to a tree in clump of pine bushes in the woods near Sixth street and suspecting that 1t was the work of a COW thief, decided to stay and wait for the thief. About o'clock he heard some one com ing and as the boy reached the COW and commenced to unite the rope he was commanded to throw up his hands and surrender, which he did, and he was brought to town and placed in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Local and Personal.

Chief Inspector Bush of the Southern Weighing Inspection bureau, is in Selma today on official visit.
 The Ellks reception and dance tonight was d most enjoyable affair. From S: 30 to 10:30 reception was held. delightful music being rendered during that time by Hoffman's orchestra. Then followed a dance which was greatly enjoyed.
 Tax Collector Morrison reports having
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
River Boats Busy.

The recent rains and the heavy one of last night has placed Coosa river in fine boating order and the boats are kept busy hauling freight for the people along the river both up and down the Coosa. The Alabama and Dixie reached their wharfs Wednesday with good cargoes and left the same day for the return trips well loaded.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-11-09

II is the speculative side Of Walt
Street that most appeals To the imag-
nation II We were dealing with that
side OF Wall Street We should not
lack for authenticated cases OF high
dramatic flavor. as, Ior example. that
of youth of eighteen who ran two
dollars into a fortune of 100000 in n
few months, and was last heard ot
trying TO pawn his wifc's engagement
ring for twenty-five dollars; or that
of the farmer who made several mil
lions OF dollars from a very modest
beginning. slipped check for $500, ,0Oc
under the breakfast plate OF each
member of his family one morning.
tore the checks mp because within an
hour the riches had become a matter
Of domestic strife, and was last heard
of when one day he brought load or
hay across the ferry from Staten Is
land TO New York and begged his
brokers to- take Il in lieu Of margins
for one more trade. Success Maga.
azine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-11-09

Henry w Savage's magnificent pro-
duction of Puccini's grand opera, Ma
dam Butterfly is proving the musi-
cal sensation Of the year at the Ire
mont.=' heatre, and general regret is
expressed that its stay is limited TO
this week only The audiences have
left no room for late comers.
Altogether the opera is worthy the
high praise that has been showercd
upon il in Europe and tins country,
and should be heard by all music low
crs hcreabouts before it is taken away
from the fremont
Fresh from her triumph as peter
Pan in the English production of that
remarkably popular play, Cecilia Lof-
tus is to make her American re-appear-
anCe at Keith's theatre, Boston, this
week. Miss LOTUS is to present 4
new dramatic playlct entitled His
Child Joe Hart. of the well-known
team of Hart and De Mar, has retired
as an actor and is dcvoting his ener-
gicS nowadays to petite productions
for the vaudeville stage. His latest
in the line is The Crickets." The
-Four Fords. two brothers and two sis
ters, who do the swellost dancing act
in vaudeville today, will be a topline
feature.
The story Of when the World
Sleeps" which is next weeks attrac-
tion at the Boston Grand Opera house.
is "A dramatic recital of the life and
destinies OF York State village folk
The characters are varied and most
uncommon. Residing in rural man
sion are two brothers. Ernest and
Robert between whom an en-
nifty exists, they being in love with
the same girl-Nirginia Grey. From
this many exciting incidents are
evolved Matinees will he given as
usual ON Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday.
With company Of 30 singers. dane
crs. comedians and pretty show girls
the Rays-Johnnie and Emma-will
come TO the Globe this week, COM
mencng Monday matinee. Nov. ), with
their latest musical comedy. Down
the Pike" The Rays are surrounded
by "A very capable company, and par
ticular stress is laid on the fact that
the chorus is unusually youthful. ply
sically attractive and blessed with
tuneful voices rhe musical numbers
are new. and several were composed
for this production.