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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-17
after BOOK MEN.
Mr.. jackson Thinks lie Has
Found Another Trust.
May Proceed Against Makers Of
Blank Books.
TOPEKA MENINYOLVED
Two Firms Here Alleged to BE
i'm Combination.
Copy Of Agreement Entered Into
Given Out.
TOPEKA MENINYOLVED

Assistant Attorney General F. S.
Jackson is in possession OF a lot of evil
6ence against the blank book makers
Of this section of the country. which
may be used as the basis for an anti
trust prosecution. The only trouble
with the evidence IS that most OF It re-
lates to occuTances over three years
cid.
The evidence Involves Crane & Co. of
Topeka and the Hall LithograPhing
It is said that the evidence was put
Into Mr. JacksOn's hands by some MEM
Der OF the alleged combine which be-
came dissatisfied. and tried to recover
the $3.50 which had been deposited as
guaranty that IL would obey the rules
Of the organization.
Under the plan OF organization, the
state was divided into territory, GER
tain portions being assigned exclusive
~ to certain dealers. Prices for all
Kinds Of blank book work We're agreed
upon, and any cutting under those
prices was strictly forbidden. The only
condition under which cut prices might
be made was to shut out outside COM
Petition.
This combination, which has no name.
was organized II the Midland hotel
Nay 8, 1901, for five years and 1t is be-
neved from evidences of the working
OF firms which wefe known to be in
the alleged trust up to June 8. when
the life Of the organization expired, that
the organization has been continued for
another period OF years The following
ID an exact copy of the minutes of the
meeting at which this alleged trust was
organized. The copy of the minutes
was signed by r. S. Crane. who was
chosen secretary of the meeting:
Houses nted-GsOrge d. Bar
aard & So. Han Autograph company,
Samuel DodsWorth Book company Fort
Scott Monitor, Hutchinson News and
Crane & Co. On motion George d.
Barnard was selected as chairman and
f. s. Crane as secretary. Moved and
accorded that the life Of this associa-
ton be five years from June 8. 1901. A
vote Of yeas and nays was taken and
the motion unanimously adopted.
1.-THE rules governing statesmen under
q former (1S92) agreement were read
section by section and each one sep
arataly adopted. excepting rules z, 9
and 10. which were referred to the re-
vision committee for proper adjustment.
It was moved and seconded that the
schedule prices shall contain, in addi-
zion to the matter contained in the
1892 schedule, prices for blanks taken
from stock and printed to order, as
well as election supplies and other
goods on which definite price can be
made. Carried.
grievances that any one may have shall
Be reported to the secretary Immediate
u with all data which it is possible to
gather. If in the opinion Of the secre-
fary the matter Is Of sufficient import
ance to require 1t, It shall be his duty
TO call a conference Of all the houses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-17
WHERE ELSE CAN YOU 81
Ladies'

soc Fine Handkerchiefs. $500. sec
Use Purses and Hand Bags. 49,. 39c
All kinds OF Fancy work Boxes
20 per cent of.
All kinds of Furs 20 per cent off.
All kinds Of China. 20 per cent OF.
All kinds Of Waists, 20 per cent or.
All kinds Of Knit Goods, 20 per
cent of.
All kinds Of fine Baskets 20 per
cent of.
All kinds of New Millinery y Price.
soc Golf Gloves. ....-...... 4Oc
csc Fancy Hosiery .. 2Oc
In fact full stock OF fine Christ
mas gifts at closing out sale prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-17
Christmas and New Year Rates via.

To all points on Rock Island ana
Frisco lines one and one-third fars
for the round trip. Also to points IN
western, Central and Southern Pas
senger association territory at CORE
spondingly low rates. Tickets on ssie
December 20, 81. p, %, -, IS. 2e. al
81 and January l. with mai return
limit January z, 1907. For tickets srT
full Information, see Rock IalerS
agents. A. M FULLER. g. p. u
Rock Island Depo&.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-17

near this place. He had worked at The
shaft about one month, coming hero
from Carona. He leaves a wife ans
one child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-17

Pittsburg, Kan. Dec. 15.-Lievin ST.
mon was Instantly killed Friday after
noon by fall of rock at the Fidelity
Coal and Mining. company shaft No. /.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-17
Mind Sailors Drowned.

Portsmouth, England, Dec. 17.-Nine
sailors belonging to the crew of the
battleship Hindustan. were drowned to-
day. owing to the upsetting OF a cutter
in which they were returning to the
warship.
The Yale expositor., 1906-08-10
The earlier you come, the better the assortment
Prints !
Prints !

Prints Prints
To stimulate selling this sale will put about 1000
print staple coo and patterns Our customers know
calico present market this offer cannot help
but be- appreciated:
= yards . cents
Fer yard 4 cenrs-
The Yale expositor., 1906-08-10

Every AuguH give u II
upn lines that may Frh
% alruGW d
The Yale expositor., 1906-08-10
Dress Goods.

Rrices tell the tale here quickest.
AZ in Mohairs worth 60c per yard Ino
in brown, blue, black and dark NH,
green at per yard ..............
80 in wool shadow checks, regular half
dollar goods in gray, black, green, 90n
and blue at per yard. ............ wv
80 in Melrose in red. brown and navy.
The Soc kind at only per yard -. 23ets
FFF Cashmere, colors cream, brown
and red, cheap at poe now per yd. l4la
40 inch Storm Serge in black and 09n
navy at per yard .................. huu
piece gray check Suting full a O0o
i'm wide and a bargain at soc sale 0Hl,
price per yard ... q. .............
70c quality shark Skin in brown E0o
only and "a inches wide. A big iIHl,
value at the sale price ..........
The Yale expositor., 1906-08-10

johnson Naptha Soap
Equal to any naptha soap on the mar
Sale price
7 bars % cents.
The Yale expositor., 1906-08-10

Laundry at my barber shop for Carl
ton marked w. G. II amount &c, also
laundry at my barber shop for j. BerRs
marked BLY, amount 23cts. Call for
same at once. ID. Windsor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Susie Taliaferro Bolton of Rich
mond, Va, arrived yesterday to be the
guest of her brother, Mr., Bolton. and Of
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Taylor Taliaferro
Mrs ]. r. Schley Of Mobile is the guest
for week of the family OF Chief Justice
weakley on Ridge Park avenue. ~ "a
The Twentieth Century club will. meet
this afternoon with Mrs. Cooper.
Maj Frank Y Anderson, whe has been
ill since Monday at his residence on
Sycamore street, is much better
Mrs. c. d. Lewis is in Montgomery.
Miss Annie Howard Blue OF Montgomery
is the guest of Miss Roberta Adams.
Mr.. H. l.. Mcconnell has returned to
Mobile
Capt and Mrs. John White were in
town from their country place during the
week.
The condition of Mr.. William Redd re-
mains very critical.
Mrs Leslie Fulenwider entertained JIM
formally and with her usual charming
yesterday morning. q. conEeniai
party being invited for cards
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
DEED FILED FOR
VALUABLE TRACT
ALABAMA STATE FAIR AND Ex.
HlslT ASSOCIATION ACQUIRES
SO ACRES OF eRoUND-To Elk
sz-t
PEND MONEY.


The Alabama state Fair and Exhiplt
association has finally purchased and re-
ceived the deed for the eighty-three acres
OF ground commonly known as the 'Fair
Grounds. The deed wassiled in the pro-
bate court yesterday and the considera-
ton was given as $4,000 9f
The association had been making eff
forts for some time TO purchase or other
wise acquire The property in question:
1t has been practically conceded for some
months that the deal had gone through
successfully. bat nothing was announced
publicly until. the papers were filed yes
terday forenoon With Probate Judge Sam
Greene.
The property WAS owned by the Far
mont Investment company, and is sitna-
ted about four miles beyond the. western
limits of the city OF Birmingham. 1t CON
tains just such Improvements as are of
value to the state Fair association, these
including a race course and buildings
suitable for exhibit purposes.
1t is tho intention Of the new owners
OF the property to make many improve
ments of a permanent nature before the
time approaches for holding the next
state fair. and. a large sum of money is
to be expended in this manner by the
association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
ASK FOR RECEIVER FOR
CHICAGO BOND COMPANY

company has been overdrawn 100000, and
finally that as a result of these and other
transactions the company is insolvent
with obligations of many millions of dol
lars.
After the filing of this suit became
known today matters were further COM
plicated by a counter stroke of the
American Reserve Bond company in the
shape of a suit filed in the Jefferson
county circuit court Qouisville) against
a long list of defendants. These defend
ants, who are mostly residents of Ken
lucky and investors in the former Mutual
Investment company, are charged with
instgatns a fictitious investigation which
cost the company over $1,000; with seek
ing to deprecate the value of the COM
panys investments and mlsrepresenting
the value of the acreage in Washington
county, Missouri; with instituting a suit
in the federal court to injure the COM
pany The company asks damages of
$4,000 and the recovery of the cost of the
alleged fictitious investigation which was
paid by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
MARSHAL is KILLED.
Negroes Hide Behind a Hog pen and
Shoot Georgia Man.

Folkston, Ga, March i5.-Tom Robin
son. marshal Of Winokur. fifteen miles
north of here, was shot and instantly
killed by negroes at that place last night.
A crowd of negroes began shooting on
the streets and Robinson started toward
them for the purpose OF putting them
under arrest. When the negroes saw the
marshal approaching they secreted them
selves by. the roadside.
One of them got behind hogpen and
opened fre with a rife. He shot at Rob
inson four or I'VE times before he was
shot by the marshal and instantly killed.
At this juncture another negro nearby
opened fire on the marshal with double
barreled shotgun the first shot penetrat-
ing his breast near the heart and killing
him Instantly, .Lucips Crawford was
placed in jail here today, charged with
the killing. ess2
Robinson was about IS years Of age
and leaves a wife and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
Presbyterians Discuss Union.

Charlotte, N G., March 15-At the
meeting OF committee on closer rela-
tons of the. Presbyterian churches of
America. held today there was a spirited
discussion ON organization. DR.. j. r.
Howerton of the First Presbyterian
church OF Charlotte lead the discussion
in favor of such aiaunion. DR.. G. B.
stricklet of Richmond replied. saying
that Dr. Howerton had no authority from
the Southern Presbyterian church to ad-
vocate the union, This was followed by
a general discussion. of the articles OF
federation, i,-3s's.f
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16

Louisville. March 15.-Charges of fraud
and insolvency were made in a suit filed
late yesterday against the American Re-
serve Bond company of Chicago, asking
for the appointment of a receiver for the
concern. Millions of dollars of investors
all over the United States are involved
in the suit which was filed in the United
States court for the Eastern district of
Kentucky by Levi Bake and Mary E.
Welch, investors in the company The
company Is the largest and one of the
few remaining of the numerous bond in
vestment companies which flourished so
extensively in many states for several
years
In brief, the charges are as follows:
That the Southern Mutual Investment
company of Lexington, Ky, and the Co
lonial Securities and American Invest
ment companies of st. Louis arranged a
merger of the three concerns. which re-
suited in the formation of the American
Reserve Bond company of Chicago; that
the officers for the three merged COM
panies formed a company known as the
Austin hand and Lumber company,
which excR anged 1880 acres of land in
Washington county, Missouri, for 100000
worth of securities and stocks of the
American Reserve Bond companies that
the land in quention is only worth 100000,
while the securities given in exchange for
1t by the bond company are worth 5000.
600; that preference has been repeatedly
shown in paying off coupons and bonds
and other obligations assumed by the
American Reserve Bond company; that
many bonds and coupons were paid be-
fore maturity to avoid suits for fraud;
that the expense account of the bond
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
Scent Much 1ime II. MlssIssIppI.

Memphis. Tenn, March 15.-Estelle
Reynolds, the young woman who was
shot and killed by Louis Nosser in New
York today, for the past three years
has made Memphis her home. where
her vactions were spent with her
mother. Mrs. L.sJ.. Reynolds. Prior to
their removal to this city the family
lived in New Orleans, Her sister,
Mrs. M. Owing. OF Kansas City, is in
Memphis visiting Mrs. Reynolds. The
young woman recently purchased
home for her mother and contributed
In large measure to her support.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
HENLEY SCHOOL AUXILIARY.
Branch of School Improvement Asso
ciation-Officers Elected.

The Henley school auxiliary of the Bir-
mingham School Improvement assoeia-
ton was organized at the Henley school
building yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
The following officers We're elected
Mrs. f. Valid. president: Mrs. A. o.
Lane. vice president: Prof C. A. Brown.
secretary and Mrs. J. D. Moore, treas
urer
Mrs. Charles T. Daniels was elected
chairman of the decoration committee;
Mrs Mason chairman of the member
ship committee, and Prof. Brown chair
man OF the library committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
NEGROES ARE SHOT.
Unknown Persons Fire Shots Into
Sleeping Quarters.

-Four negroes were shot and painfully in
jured about 8 o'clock yesterday morning,
while asleep in a car on a railroad work
train near Boylcs. The sherifrs depart
ment is endeavoring to learn the identity
OF the persons who fired the shots.
The negroes injured were Tom Buchan-
an shot in the hip; Charles Brown. shot
through the finger; Tom Spain, shot in
the leg. and another negro, whose name
is not known. also shot in the leg. None
Of the wounds is serious
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
viii Fiaht In Los Angeles.

Toledo, o., March 15.-Articles of
agreement insuring a fight. between
Jimmy Britt OF San Francisco and Kid
Herman of Chicago have been signed
by both principals and forwarded to
Manager McCarrey OF the Pacific Coast
club. The fight will occur the first
week in May in Los Angeles. Both
men are to weigh in at 13O pounds at
O'Clock. Herman signed the papers to-
day after Britt had signed them last
week, and posted certified check as a
guarantee of good faith
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
More contrlbutions for japan.

Washington, March. 15.--Assistant Sec
rotary Charles Hallamkepe. treasurer of
the National Red Gross society. today
cabled to Japan through the state depart
ment additional contributions to the
famine fund amounting to 5000. making
a total so far cabIed OF $4,000. The urg-
ent appeal sent out some time ago by
President Roosevelt and the efforts be-
ing made by the officers OF the National
Red Cross are resulting in largely in
creased contributions from all sections of
the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
MOURNING HATS AND Wells.

Since the trimming in crepe has
passed, the hat and veil are the most
distinguishing features of the mourn
ing costume. Tomorrow we will show
modish hats that will uphold the repu-
tation of the department at surprisingly
low prices.
A very stylish turban of dull straw
combined with chiffon, > OA
only.... .....s.,...
Another turban of soft shirred silk
becomingly trimmed with folds < On
and an artistic bow. ........o. C'OO
Draped Toque, made of handsome
quality silk, trimmed only with
Frenchy looking bow of ribbon, & kA
very swell. .......-....'. y
Many higher priced hats also shown.
Several styles in net mourning wells
with handsome borders, . SO
each, SIPS to....,.. .......... %'OO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
A Dlsqusted Editor.

From the Odibolt Qa.) Chronicle.
If we had a son and he were ever to
acquire the offce-seking habit we
would borrow a large size pair of hob
nail boots and proceed to kick to fraz-
zles the scat of his Sunday pantaloons.
And IL that didn't cure him we would
take a slippery-elm club and hammer
about two gallons of turkey dressing
out of his cerebellum. Some men are
chronic office-seekers. and If there is a
class of men more disgusting it has
never been called to our attention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
A S ALE OF
MOURNING
GOODS

TO D A Y we begin
i. the first of a series
of Friday sales
in mourning goo d S.
The insignia of mourn
ing is universally worn
by all civilized nations.
Of late years, Dame
Fashion has taken the
matter of m 0 urnin G
under her especial di-
rection. There are now
what one might almost
term, sumptual-y laws
regulating the use of
mourning garb, the de-
gree of grief to be SO
expressed, t h e mode
and method Gifts wear
ing, and the several
stages of mourning are
all expected to be cor
rectly tokened in the
dress. In order that
we may aid the wo-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
In 1850.

From the Pittsburg Post.
Il don't mind giving up my seat to
the right kind OF man." said the first
business girl.
Nor L. declared the second business
girl. However, 7 draw the line at these
brazen fellows who stand up and try to
stare one out of ones seat"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
PERSONAL

f. S. Lowley Of the real estate firm of
Lowiey- Mckee and Co.. returned Wednes-
day night from a ten days tour of the
southwest. While away he secured the
Alabama agency Of the land and immigra-
ton commission of the Southern Paci-
nc railroad, for his company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
A. w. MoEEErr.

A. w Moffett Of East Lake, who was
killed by Louisville and Nashville train
at Eighteenth street, will be buried at
East Lake cemetery this afternoon Ser
vices will be held att the residence at 3
o. clock the Rev. parmen officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
sabcock Follows the Speaker.

Mr. Babcock OF Wisconsin, followed the
speaker. He at once accused the leaders
with being eager enough TO join with
the democrats on the Philippine bill, and
We're now criticising those who intended
joining them in statehood.
You have fooled the members by calling
1t a conference" he continued, when YOU
knew If you called IL a caucus you could
not get a quorum. II the bill goes to
conference as suggested, it will die
Mr.. Davidson of Wisconsin, counselled
treating this as an equal He declared
plainly that he should not stand by the
House bill
Mr.. Bede Of Minnesota. declared that the
proceeding was "a corkus" at any rate
that was what was being tried Mr. Camp
bell of Kansas, put himself on record in
favor of the Mondell proposition, when
Delegate Mcclure of Oklahoma, made a
plea for action which would admit the
state of Oklahoma
Mr.. Waldo of New York, declared that
senators who are anti-rate men, have
formed a combination with democrats to
defeat the rate bill and the Philippine tar
if bill. To meet this he declared 1t would
be bad policy for the House to yield
on statehood and have nothing with
which to fight. That the defeat OF the
admission of Oklahoma meant defeat
of the republican party in that section
of the country, was advanced as an ar
gument for the Senate bill by Mr.. Muir
dock of Kansas.
After the vote had been taken on the
propositions, Mr.. Bonynge of Colorado,
asked unanimous consent to offer reso-
luton declaring the conference not bind
ing. Mr.. Watson at once objected to this,
and the session was declared ended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
Shot STANDING In Doorway.

Florence, La, March 15.-Lee Stew
art and Miss Willie Davis, While stand
ing in the doorway of the young lady's
home last night, were shot from am
bush by an unknown party. Stewart
died from his wounds several hours
later, and the young lady is. believed
to be fatally wounded. David Roach,
clerk in local mercantile establish
ment is held pending an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
BLACK PANAMA SUIT.

New spring model Elton Suit of fine
Panama cloth, beautifully tailored,
jacket lined throughout with heavy
taffeta, skirt circular, gored to keep
from sagging and panel front. No bet
ter suit offered anywhere Ok 0O
for the price. ........... CO.OO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
SKIRT OF BLACK PANAMA.

This skirt is superb value at our
price. 1t is made circular with side
cores, our usual high class tailoring,
an excellent quality of panama and a
beautiful black, some would K OK
ask $500. Our price. ...... ~ oO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
BLACK SILK PETTICoAT.

The best Petticoat in the city for
the price, made with wide dust ruffle,
extra full sweep, heavy quality II IN
taffeta, today -. ....,....... ~
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mis- one.
All Members Are Bound.

The speaker followed, touching first on
the binding effect of both caucus ana
conference. He took the position that
where the party took action on any mat
ter OF this nature, all members participat-
ing were bound by that action. He made
the point that there were twenty resi-
dents of Oklahoma and Indian Territory
who objected to being tied together,
where there was one in Arizona and New
Mexico. He admitted he was being de-
luged with kilograms on behalf of Okla
homa. He commended that the effect of
admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory
at this time and not disposing Of Ari-
IONA and New Mexico only meant that
there would be four new Senators from
Arizona and New Mexico, instead of but
two senators, in case the House stood
firm.
Il wish to Cod he remarked, that
the Senate was twice as good as it is.
1t performs its functions fairly we'll
1t is our Senate"
But to add four senator's, when but
two should be added, he declared, would
give the Senate too much influence as
compared with the House based on popu-
lation.
reviewing legislation before Congress
he said the rate bill would pass; that II
the House would stand firm it's statehood
bill would also become law, land we can
stay here for three months he declared.
Addressing the insurgents he added:
- by don't you join the democracy in
order to have your own way?" The speak
er then turned his face towards the sem
ators and remarked:
ION what meat doth this our Caesar
feed that it hath grown so great?
my Judgment is that statehood will
come as the House bill contemplates."