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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

There was enough beer and whisky
in the district court room yesterday to
keep a small joint supplied for sew
eral days particularly was this true of
whisky. The occasion was the trial of
A. @. Townsend, who holds the undis-
puted title of king Of JOintists," who
was on trial for conducting a whole
sale liquor house at III East Fifth
street
The rOtund figure of Lon Townsend.
the usually good natured alleged pro-
prietOr of the place mentioned, sat be-
hind his attorneys, Nichols and Hazen.
and filed his chair to overlooking
with mis- bulky aVOirdupOis. The sun
seemed to shine for him all day YES
terday. for most of the time a smile
played over his rubicund cOuntenunce
as visions of the acquittal of the three
iointists tried this term of court flash
ed through his mind.
Two bottles of something which was
Ia beled Schlitz beer, looked like beer.
and probably is beer, was offered in
evidence by Judge Carver. Druggist
Fred Snow was placed on the stand and
identified the bottles containing the
amber fluid as beer bottles bat asked
to be excused from tasting the con
tents and Judge Dana granted his re
quest.
A recess was taken for a few mo-
ments and in the meantime one Of the
janitors came into the court room
Juggling box labeled on all sides and
deposited in front of the jury box
while the janitOr pried off the lid and
disclosed its contents, which We're true
to the name. There were a dozen bot
ties in the case, each one encased in a
jacket of straw, While the delicate
label on the bottle was protected by
several layers of tissue paper.
A. T. WaggOner was called to the
stand and identified the bottle offered
ia evidence as what he understood to
be q whisky bottle.
s9H3o you know whisky when you see
it2" asked Judge Carver of the wit
ness.
''I think that I do was the reply.
Gould you tell the contents of this
bottle by tasting it?''
ST think that I could"
Mr. Bailiff. viii you kindly open
this bOttle2 ?" said Judge Carver, hand
ing the bottle to him.
The bailim made hasty search of
his person for a cork screw and as
look Of pain came over his face when
he realized that the search had been
in vain. a dozen hands were extended
toward him each holding a cork re-
mover of some kind. He selected the
one offered by Attorney Nichols. as it
seemed to be the aristocrat of the
offerings Then in most approved stvIe
he placed the bottle between his knees
and after a few turns Strengthened the
bend out Of his back and escaping
gas made a noise like a DOB factory
as the cork left its resting place.
II win ask the witness TO taste Of
the contents of this bottle" said
Judge Carver at the same time pass
Ing the bottle to the witness
Mr. WaggOner did not take what is
known by the tOpers as a big drink"
In reply to a question from Judge
Carver. he said: 81 should say that
the contents of that bottle is whislzy--''
Professor Lovewell was called to the
stand, carrying two bottles under his
cEEa. which he pronounced 20 be beer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
STATE GETS ITS CASH.
Draws over Three Hundred Thousand
From Receiver Bradley.

The state of Kansas, the heaviest de-
positor of the defunct First National
bank, appeared yesterday afternoon and
600. This is almost one half of the total
amount of the first 55 per cent dividend
which went 20 the depositors. As in
other instances it is the largest deposit
tor who is the slowest in drawing out
their money
The receiver has practically issued all
of the checks of the first dividend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
Acquitted of Conducting Whole
sale Liquor Store.
BIG HAUL OF LIQUOR.
Over Three Thousand Dollars
Worth Taken From His Place.
Druggists and Chemists Testify
It Was Real Liquor.
Place Was Raided by Assistant
Attorney General Carver.

A. C. Townsend, King of Jointists,
has not been dethroned. A jury in the
district court brought in a verdict at
noon today declaring him innocent OF
conducting a joint at III East Fifth
street. Notwithstanding that at the
time of his arrest over $1,000 worth OF
liquors We're taken from the basement
under the place occupied as drug
store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
FOUR LIVES LOST.
Another May Die as Result of Fire
From Exploding Lamp.

Prentice, Wis, Feb. Sire result
ing from the explosion of a lamp in
the home Of Grant Stewart today de-
stroyed the house and cost four lives.
Mrs Stewart broke through a window
and escaped. Her husband, a babe
born yesterday and two other children
were burned to death. Mrs. Stewart
suffered severely from exposure to the
cold and NAV die
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
MORE RESERVATIONS.
OF New York Life Officers VIII Be
Demanded.

New York, Feb. st was said on
good authority yesterday, according to
a morning paper, that the report of the
insurance commissioners of Minnesota
Nebraska, Wisconsin and Kentucky on
their examination into the affairs of the
New York Life Insurance company
which was completed yesterday, is most
drastic and demands the resignation of
several persons still connected with the
company 1t also threatens the New
York Life with expulsion from the
states concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
G. A. R. Reunion February -.

All Of the G. A. r. posts in Topeka
will Join a campfire and reunion to be
held in Security hau on the afternoon
Of February 70 LiBcoln' s birthday. All
of the old soldiers ia Topeka and vicin-
ity, whether they are affiliated with G.
A. r. posts or not. will be welcomed to
this AFFAIR. In the evening there VIII
be exercises of an interesting character
in comnenoration of Lineoln's birth~
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
ROOSEVELT HAS 1T.
Reply of Commerce Commission on
Pennsylvania Merger.

Washington, Feb. 8.=The reply of
the interstate commerce commission
to the house resolution calling on the
president for information regarding an
alleged merger of the Pennsylvania
railroad and other companies was
placed in the hands of the president
tOday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
That Fdison Confroversy.

The council meeting Monday even
ing will develop an interesting fight
on the charges made by the Edison
company to its power consumers. A
number of interested patrons have
fled objections to the charges, claim
ing that they are in violation 10 the
rates specified in their franchise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
store

Townsend has been in the liquor busi-
ness in Topeka for years and has grown
wealthy in the traffic and has always
managed TO escape the penalty melted
out to the smaller fry of his class.
The release of Townsend is another
black eye for Prosecutor Carver who
was appointed by Governor HOch as as
sistant attorney general to enforce the
prOhibitOry law. This is the fourth case
prosecuted by Judge Carver on evidence
which he has worked up against the
jointists of the city, and the fourth one
which he has lost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
Panl GiImore COMM.

Paul Gilmore, a romantic actor of
high standing. will be at the Grand
Monday night in Captain Debonnaire,
a new play Mr.. Gilmore has received
excellent press notices. He has often
been seen in Topeka and is deserved
" popular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
LYNN INDICTED.
Counts Number 25 and Include lar
ceny. Embezzlemen tand Forgery.

clerk of the superior court of Cook
county. was today indicted by the
grand jury, which has charged him
with larceny, embezzlement and for
gerry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
FIRE At LEaVEBWORTH.
Destroys Seven Buildings Including
Baseball Grand Stand.

Leavenworth, Kan, FEB 3=FfreI
this afternoon destroyed six buildings
in South Fourth stree and destroyed
the grand stand of the Western Base
ball association. Loss $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03
Temperatures IN T,aroe Cities.

Chicago. Feb. al a. m. temDera-
lures: New York 6; Boston zero; Phila-
delphia u: Washington 10; Cincinnati
Il; Chicago 49, ST. Louis "A; Minneapo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-03

Chicago, Feb. 3.-Forecast for kan
sas: Fair and colder tonight and sun
aag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
GEORGE REYNOLDS
 RESIGNS POSITION
HAS BEEN STAMPING CLERK OF THE SOUTHEASTERN TARIFF Asso'N FOR THREE YEARs-To GO INTO BUSINESS

George D. Reynolds stamping clerk of the Southeastern Tariff association In Bir- mingham has rendered his resignation to take effect on the last day of this month. As yet no one has been appointed to sue ceed him.
 MT. Reynolds rendered his resignation several days ago and he received letter from c. c. Flemming. secretary of the association in Atlanta, yesterday accept ing the resignation, and expressing re- gret that MT. Reynolds was to sever his connection with the association
 In his letter MT. Flemming took oc- casion to thank MT Reynolds for his faithful services for the past three years. and assured him that the association felt the loss He said that the Birmingham office had been handled with great skill and much success.
 As yet MT. Reynolds has not decided what he will do. He has several proposi- tions under consideration, and will decide on one of these. He will however, be in business for himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Nancy A. Frazier filed suit against the Biramingham Railway. Light and Power company in the circuit court yesterday for $10000 for personal injuries. The com plainant alleges that on June g. while she was attempting to alight from an East Lake car at the corner of Second ave- nue and Nineteenth street. the car was jerked forward suddenly, causing her to fall to the ground and injure her back, and otherwise hurt herself.
 In the city court, Register Gillespy Is still engaged in holding a reference in the case of sam Will John vs Mrs Mag gle Taylor
 Mollie Bedding filed petition of VOL untary bankruptcy in the federal court yesterday. giving her liabilities at s65 35 with assets consisting only of small amount of household goods.
 Thelma King, who has been held in the county jail for some weeks on the charge of miscegenation. was yesterday released on bond. She was denied bail in a habeas. corpus proceeding before Judge Ferguson some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
RESOLUTIONS OF
 LOVE AND RESPECT
ADOPTED BY BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS OF HlLLMAN HoS- PETAL IN MEMORY OF JUDGE WILLIAM R. HoUGHToN.

At a meeting of the board of lady man agers of the Hillman hospital Friday resolutions in memory of the late Judge William R. Houghton were unanimously adopted. They were prepared by special committee consisting of Mrs J. w Bush, Mrs. T. H. Molton and Mrs. J. Morgan Smith. The meeting was held at the resi- dence of Mrs Motion and was well at tended the following being present: Mrs. Motion, Mrs Bush, Mrs Smith. Mrs w. ". Bussey, Mrs, Lazarus, Mrs R. Fl. Munger, Mrs. Joseph McLester and Mrs. W. D. Catchings. Considerable routine business was transacted and the work ings of the hospital were discussed at length.
 The resolutions in memory of Judge Houghton read as follows:
 At meeting held Friday. August B. by the board of managers of Hillman hospital the following tribute and resolutions of respect to Judge William R. Houghton, former attorney for the board, were passed;
 Whereas, the Supreme Judge of the universe has called our friend and legal adviser, Judge William R. Houghton, to appear in the high court of heaven we, while rejoicing for his sake that he has been rewarded with the gracious sum mons: Well done thou good and faithful servant: enter thou into the Joys of thy Lord,' can but feel most keenly the sor- row that has overtaken us in the loss of the kind friend and judicious counsellor who has for many years so ably. faithful ly and untiringly managed our legal af- fairs; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That In the death of Judge Houghton this board has sustained a grievous loss; not only as a corporation do we suffer, but as individuals. who in the colse association of years have found that our love and respect have grown greater and greater with more intimate acquaintance with his big heart and noble character; further
 Resolved That the state has lost a patriotic son, a ripe scholar and a fluent and accurate historian, the bar an hon. ored advocate, the community in which he lived useful citizen, the charitable institutions an active and generous work CT, the church a faithful member the Confederate Veterans a beloved comrade and the many who knew him best low ing friend whose place can never be filled,
 As an able lawyer an exemplary citizen, charitable man. an unselftish friend and devout Christian, his life should prove an inspiration and an encouragement to those who are to follow.
 To that august, impartial angel, who registers the deeds done in the flesh, we commit his record with confident hope and earnest prayer that in the final Judg- ment all will be well with him.
 Resolved, further. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes copies be furnished the daily papers and copy sent to his son, Henry Houghton, and to his brother, M. B. Houghton.
 MRS J. w. BUSH, MRS T. H. MOLTON.
 MRS. J. MORGAN SMITH,
 Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
COUPLE ATTACKED
 BY NEGRO BRUTES
Were Walking on Twelfth Avenue, When Two Men Arose From the
 Ground and Took valuables.

Two negro men made a murderous as- sault Friday night about 10 o'clock on E. B. Moore and Miss Thompson, as they were walking on Twelfth avenue near Thirty-second street, in Norwood.
 From all that could be learned, 1t seems that the couple were looking for the resi- dence of a MT. Johnston, and were in a particularly dark place on the street when the two negroes rose from the ground and demanded their valuables, at the same time striking MT Moore over the head with heavy club and felling him to the ground. The young lady's loud screams frightened the men off before they had time to relieve the couple Of their jewelry, and also attracted neigh bors to the scene, who rendered assist ance. Miss Johnston was struck on the hand by one of the brutes because she would not cease screaming. The negroes succeeded in capturing MT. Moore's coat and the jacket of the young lady. There were several dollars in MT. Moore's coat.
 As soon as telephone could be reached Officer Nix was summoned to the scene, but could find no trace of the assailants.
 The matter was not officially reported to police headquarters at first in order that the officers might have a better chance to search for the negroes. It was found yesterday morning. however, that the af- fair had been made public
 No clue has yet been found to the two negroes. Owing to the darkness of the spot where the attack occurred, neither Miss Johnston nor MT. Moore could give g description of the men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

of the School Improvement association. It is expected that the same committee will continue In charge next year It Is not intended to make money for any purpose out of the enterprise. The purpose Is to make the lunch feature self-sustain- ing The price of the lunch Is placed ut cost, and whatever funds remain over each month are spent in the improve mont of the service.
 The High school building of Birmlng ham Is admittedly the best in the south, and with the equipment provided by the board of education for the various de- partments, 1t will be one of the most complete educational institutions to be found anywhere. The board Is also care full to provide only the most skilled and competent instructors for the various de- partments The enrolment of the school last year was 550 1t is expected that this number will be largely increased at the opening of the school in September. A large number of nonresident pupils from different parts of the state are all ready applying for admission. and IL Is expected that the attendancey will con- tinue to increase and necessitate larg- CT number of instructors in the technical departments of the school
 Normal Training Department.
 At the opening of the session in Sep tember it Is proposed to open -Normal Training school in connection with the public schools, to be located in the High school building. The board has experi- enced some difficulty in securing suffi- cient number of trained teachers for the work of the schools and the fact that there are no local facilities for this training, has induced the board to take steps to remedy tlte matter The grad uates of the High school of the city and of other high schools should have facili- ties for course of special training to supplement their academic work, as a preparat tion for teaching.
 Any graduate of the Birmingham High school has to be eligible to admission to the Normal Training school upon the recomm endation of the principal of the High school without examination. Grad uates of other schools may be admitted upon examlna tion or without examna- ton if the courses taken shall be deemed equivalent to that of the High school. The number of students that can be ad- mitted to this department is limited to twenty by the resolution of the board Those who complee the course of study required In the Normal Training school shall receive certificates entitling the holders to teach in the city school with out further examination. Those desiring to enter this department in September should register their names at onee either with Superintendent Phillips or Principal Cunningham of the High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Communicated JERE C. KING IS POPULAR CANDIDATE
ESPECIALLY WELL EQUIPPED FOR LEGISLATIVE WORk-lS YOUNG LAWYER OF WIDE EXPERIENCE THINGS HE ADVOCATES.

One of the most highly esteemed law yers in Jefferson county is Jere C. King, candidate for the legislature. He is nak- ing good race and his friends feel eon- fdent that he will be one of the seven chosen at the primary August 27.
 MT King was born near Greenville. Ala. February 13, 1870. He attended school at Auburn and the law school at the University of Virginia. At the age of g he was elected circuit clerk of Butler county. In 1901 he was admitted to prac- tice before the supreme court of the United States. MT. King practiced law in Huntsville five years and removed to Birmingham in June 1903 He is married and is member of the Presbyterian church. Among the things he advocates are railroad rate reform, Increased appro- priations for public schools, better rural school houses. an amendment allowing district taxation for school purposes. ln- creased pensions to needy old soldiers, a Greater Birmingham by consent of those affected, greater power for city of Br- mingham 10 handle water question, tho preservation of industrial peace under proper safeguards He says he believes in no backward movement in civic af- fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
CAMP HARDEE HOLDS
 IMPORTANT MEETING
Appoints Committee to Draw Up Suit able Resolutions on the Death of
 Judge Houehton.

Camp Hardee met in its regular semi monthly meeting yesterday afternoon in the Gable hall at 9 o'clock, First Lieut. A. c. oxford presiding. Several busi- ness items of importance were brought before the camp and number of inter esting talks were made by some of the old soldiers
 Gen. l. ". Bush introduced resolu- ton to appoint a committee to arrange for the annual barbecue The resolution was adopted and the following commit tee was appointed: w. E. Yancey, chair- man; J. w Bush, pr. Abernathy. C. NJ. Sturgis, J. E. Francis and Adjt. J. Law Ter Darby. This committee will name the time and place of the barbecue and make It's report at the next meeting of the camp.
 Eulogies on the death of Judge Will liam R. Houghton were pronounced and the remainder of the meeting was taken up with memorial services, in which speeches were made by General Bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
The Best Guaranty of Merit
 Is Open Publicity.

Every bottle of Dr. Pierce's world famed medicines leaving. the great labo-- ratory at Buffalo, N. Y., has printed uron Its wrapper all the ingfedlenss 9r;a eass a!one places Dr. Pierce's Family Medi- cines jfl c class Gl bp tlemseJUes. They carpet ba classed with patent or secret i3saiciaes because they are neither. This is why so many unprejudiced physicians prescribe them and recommend them to their patients. They know what they are composed of, and that the ingredients are those endorsed by the most eminent medical authorities.
 The further fact that neither Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery, the great stomach tonic. liver invigorator, heart regulator and blood purifier, nor his sFavorite Prescription for weak, over worked. broken down, nervous women, contains any alcohol, also entities them { to a place all by themselves.
 Many years ago. Dr. Pierce discovered that chemically pure glycerine, of proper strength, is Letter solvent and preserv atlye of the medicinal principles resid- inc in our indigenous. or native. medi- cinal plants than is alcohol; and, further more. that it possesses valuable medicinal properties of its own, being demulcent, nutritive, antiseptic, and most efficient antiferment.
 Neither of the above medicines con tains alcohol, or any harmful, habit forming drug. as will be seen from a glance at the formula printed on each bottle wrapper. They are safe to use and potent to cure.
 Not only do physicians prescribe the above. non-secret medicines largely, but the most intelligent people employ them people who would not think of using the ordinary patent, or secret medicines. Every ingredient entering into the com position of Dr. Pierce's medicines has uf- nat ~tx.1 0f ArxdA dASu from leading medical writers of the several schools of practice. No other medicines put up for like purposes has any such professional endorsement.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con many diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the disease. One vPelletp is gentle laxative. and two mild cathartic. Drug gists sell them, and nothing is Vjust as 6ood.s Easy to take as candy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
PockETeook Wlrd HISTORY
Will Be Turned over 70 Relative of
 SoEdi:r.

TO the Editor of the Age-Herald
 MT. T. J. Marshburn of this county has just handed me poclSetbook which evil dently has a history, and 1t may be high ly prized as a memento by some Of the kindred of it's former owne$ Inscribed within 1t is as follows or near as can be deciphered at this late day:
 'Mattie J. Suvile (can't make out F. O."
 Geo W. Lorimer, 2d It.
 Co. I. 42d Ala. Regt.. Sept. 24, 1863 Demopolis Ala
 This soldier was mortally wounded at the battle of Bentonsvllle in this county in the spring of 1865. and was conveyed to the home of "Old Uncle John Harper, |" which had been converted into hospital and died, and lies buried in the Confed- crate cemetery there. Just before he died he gave the purse to Mrs. Harper, and from her 1t has fallen into the hands of her granddaughter, Mrs. T. J. Marsh burn, R. F. D. No. ?. Benson, N. C., who sends 1t to me to turn over to the rela- tives of the soldier, If any can be found If <hey want it. It is in a very fair state of preservation. I will gladly answer any inquiries Respectfully,
 w. s. STEVENS. Smlthfield, N C., August ?, 1906.