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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
FIRE EXITS FOR SUBWAY.
A Continuance Which Is Expected to
Save Many Lives.

New York, May 21.-An innovation
that may save many lives has just
been made in the subway. Fire exits
have been provided and Illuminated
signs which has been put in position
point out the places through which in
case of block or a blaze passengers
may escape without cropping their way
to stations. All plans for future sub
ways are being made to provide for
the same contingencies.
Signs marking the points by which
escape may be made are five feet long
and a foot high and bear the word
Exit in white on a ground of blue
enamel. Shaded electric lights are
placed over them. Near the illumin-
ated legend is a door which opens into
the air chambers at the side of the
tracks. An iron ladder with a rail
leads to the top of the pit which is
covered with gratings. One section of
the grating Immediately above the
ladder may be lifted up. for it is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
WRECKED ON A WRECK.
Passenger Train Runs Into DeraiIed
Engine.

Utica, n. Y, May 21.-A freight
Central railroad jumped the track at
Fink's Basin, east of Little Falls. this
morning at o'clock and the Buffalo
and Cleveland special train No. %,
age.
Baggageman Finley of New York
was instantly killed and Engineer
Trembly of the passenger train was
injured Engineer Hyde and his fire
man OF the freight were badly scalded
others hurt and now in Little Falls
hospital are:
Mr.. and Mrs. Folger, Toronto.
Canada.
Mr.. Allsburs of New York city.
Conductor Ludington was in charge
of the passenger train and he said the
freight engine jumped the track lust
as the passenger train approached
going in the opposite direction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
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Topeka lawns show the effect of a
lack of moisture.
According to the data of the local
weather station, this spring is the driest
that has occurred since 1890.
w. s. Picken. president of the Hays
City Normal school. was in Topeka
Monday to attend the track meet.
The town of Lebo in Coffey county
is without any dogs. Here may be the
proper solution of Topeka's dog
Eugene f Ware has accepted an in
vitation to deliver the graduation adj
dress at the Caldwell high school on the
oath of May.
The number of visitors recorded at
the city library for the year 1906 was
q ,053. which is an increase over the
previous year.
George Hart is rapidly winning
such honors in piscatorial pursuits
that he will soon be properly styled
the Isaac Walton of Topeka.
The Prudential State Savings bank is
now doing business in their new location
in the building recently remodeled on
the corner Of Seventh and Kansas ave-
nues.
1t is the united opinion of those who
have seen the show at the Novelty the
alter this week, that it is as entertaining
as any which have been there this
year.
Decoration Day is to be the occa-
3
of the Lake View Shooting and Fish
ing association. Each member may
invite five guests.
The acts of the trick bicycle riders at
Vtpewood park are attracting a large
number of pleasure seekers every night
The ride to the park is very refreshing
after working all day.
The fair grounds after the track meet
last night were filled with the echoes
of the college students who filled with
fh1TCf 10 for npfT- zola
no other outlet for their feelings
North Topeka business men have de-
cided to deliberately decorate their
buildings for carnival week. which be-
gns on Monday next and the chief fea-
ture of which will be street fair
Several of the walters of the Throop
hotel were taken into the arms of the
law last night by the police being ar
rested on the time honored charge of
the colored people of rolling the bones"
A dozen men composing the Ellinwood
Moennerchor stopped off a few hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
RAW SILK Is HIGHER.
The United States Consumes Fifteen
Million Pounds Annually.

New York. May 21-According to
the annual report of the Silk Associa-
ton of America, Just issued. the con-
sumption of raw silk by Europe and
the United States aggregates % million
pounds annually. of which the United
States consumes 1 5 million pounds.
Franklin Allen, the secretary, re-
views the silk trade for last year and
asserts that present conditions were
never more favorable. There is one
disturbing feature, however, and that
is the high price of raw silk. Not
since 1893 has the price been so high,
and Mr.. Allen predicts that unless
there is a decline in the raw material
the price of finished silk will go
higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
GENERAL GRANT ADRlFT.
Launch in Which He Was Passenger
Became Unmanageablc.

New York May 21.-Major General
Frederick D. Grant had an exciting
experience in the Hudson river when
a government launch in which he was
returning from a visit to the warships
became unmanageable and drifted
several miles before it was picked up.
There was a stiff wind blowing at the
time, and the water was choppy, a
condition that made the predicament
of the general particularly unpleasant.
The police boat Patrol. in response
to signals of distress. finally picked up
the general and put him ashore on
Governors island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
Topeka Testimony.

Mrs. Addie S. Newberry, Of 534 To-
peka avenue, Topeka, Kansas, says:
Il do not hesitate to confirm the state
ment I made six years ago recon-
mending Doan's Kidney Pills. Their
use relieved me of pain in my back
and a distressing kidney weakness. /
had been bothered with these com
plants for three years or more and
despite the use of various remedies,
nothing did me much good until I be-
gan taking Doan's Kidney Pills. They
not only strengthened my kidneys, but
relieved me of the backache and i'm
proved my health generally. 1 have
never returned to the condition 1 was
in before taking Doan's Kidney Pills
and I am always ready to testify to
their value"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
Shirt Waist Boxes
98c
hinged and secured only by small
Minor WashIneton Items

Washington. May 21.-Lorenzo d. Pei
lette has been appointed regular carrier
and Mary NJ. Pellette substitute of rural
free delivery, route Z, at Fort Scott.
Kan.
The application of ]. w. Bergman.
W. 1. Bergman, A. NJ. VanIaningham.
w. w. TRULY and w. H. Jones to or
ganize the First National hank of
Englewood, Kan, with $4,000 capital.
mas been approved by the comptroller of
the currency
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
Turks Killed Their Prisoners.

Berlin, May 21.-A dispatch to the
Frankforter Zeitung from Salonika,
European Turkey, says that a detach-
ment of Turkish troops, May 10, sue
ceeded in capturing the stronghold of
the Bulgarian bands in the Yenidje
lake region. The Bulgarians lost so
men, due, it is alleged, to the fact that
the Turks killed their prisoners. The
Turkish loss was seven man killed.
Bulgarians are threatening to destroy
all the Greek and Turkish villages in
the Yenidie district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
Distributes SOC. O00.

Chicago, May 21.-The will of AL
bert Keep, filed for probate, disposes
of S4500,000 in personal property sand
100000 in realty. Charitable institu-
lions are given $156,OOO. The remain
der goes to relatives. The chief heir
eventually will be Albert Keep Isham,
grandson of the decedant, who. when
he is 80 years old, will get one-half of
the residue of the estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
He Founded the Foresters.

an old settler in Chicago and one of
the organizers of the Catholic Order of
Foresters, died of pneumonia last
night at the age of 81. He was born
in Devonshire. England, and after
serving nine years in the English navy
came to America in 1861. In May,
1884, he, with William Thomas, organ
lied the Foresters. which now num-
bers $4,000 members.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21

may run you into Bright's disease or
diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills are a special
medicine for the kidneys, and do not
affect the bowels or any other organs.
There is not a particle of poison in
them-just the pure roots and herbs
that nature intended for curing the
kidneys.
of kidney trouble. Read the testimony
of a woman of your own city. perhaps a
neighbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21

rokf plans to spend a quiet day at the
Hotel Astor today, resting from the
fatigue of the continuous round of
visits and entertainments which fol-
IoWed his arrival in New York. To-
morrow he will go to Boston and
while there will visit Harvard. From
Boston he goes to Niagara Falls and.
VIII then proceed to the west, probably
stopping in Chicago en- route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21
Rohhers Crack : sac.

Sioux City, Ia, May 21.-Robbers
early today cracked the safe in the
bank of Winnebago City, Neb., 80 miles
south of here. They secured about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21

banners are displayed will be permit
ted in Chicago. The chiefs attitude
is due to the abundant show of red
color in the Meyer and Haywood
sympathy parade last Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-21

Red Flags Barred in Chicago.
Chicago, May 21.-Chief of Police
Shippy yesterday announced that no
more parades in which red flags or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
JOHNSTON AT HOME.
Expresses His Appreciation to People
 of Alabama.

Ex-Governor Joseph F. Johnston, nom inee for United States senator to succeed the late Senator Pettus, arrived home yesterday, and is now with his family on the South Highlands.
 Interviewed last night by a representa- tive of the Age-Herald, the senator-to- be remarked:
 Please express my gratitude to all Ala bamans for the high honor conferred upon me by the people and by the mem- bers of the legislature-an honor unani- mously bestowed by those who primarily favored me and those who did not oppose me in my final race. This means all Ala bamians.
 ''I appreciate the fact that it is sell dom man wins high office, as have l.. without a dissenting popular representa- tive or executive voice. l account my self fully in line with the people of my state, and shall hope not to disappoint them, though thousands of friends to re- ward, and this reward shall be given by public service as well bestowed as l pos sibIy can This is all 1 can do to show my appreciation of the confidence reposed.
 T shall try faithfully to represent the state and all who dwell therein, to make a place in national affairs peculiarly rep resentative of my constituency and to re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions of $1oOO and over:
 Fred E. Woodward to John Eye, part of block 1 in Wares subdivision, on Elev- enth avenue and Eleventh street, north i; consideration, $2000.
 Birmingham Realty company to Fannie M. Cooper, part of block SS7, Lincoln street and Jefferson avenue; consideration $2OOO
 Nick Walker to James H. Hillman, the north 55 feet of lot in block 5sS, Seven teenth street and Tenth avenue; consid- eration $13O0.
 Annie F. Draper to Florence May, lot 12 and fractional part of lot Il in block 25N on Twenty-thrd street and Seventh alley; consideration $500
 Fannie M. Cooper to J. II. White and T. J. Hefiin, part of block SS7, Lincoln street and Jefferson avenue; consideration $2S0O, and the assumption of a mortgage for 5000.
 Sam Wallace to J. w. Karr. lots 10, Il and 12, in block 29F, Ensley Land com panys eighth addition to Ensley; consid- eraton $40O0.
 Emma I. Lee to S. L. McWhorter. lot and 10 in block 27, in Walkers survey of West End: consideration s45o0.
 F, F. Whitehead and L. A. Whitehead to Catherine F.. Clayton, lots 19 and 20 in block 15, on Carrie avenue and Emma street, West End; consideration s22O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03

fleet no discredit upon those who have chosen me as their representative in high CT branch of congress.
 "I will return to Montgomery on Mon- day and there remain until the legislature shall have sealed it's words of approval and the governor shall have attached his signature and the seal of the state to my commission to the high and lofty position of United States senator-a place which I trust l do not underestimate and to the service of which I shall faithfully com- init my time and attention until 1915.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
Mother Of Ten Always Kept Cuticura Ready fer Children'S Skin and
 Scalp Troubles.

"I wish to add my voice to the praise of Cuticura Remedies. 1 am the father of ten children, whose mother is dead. In our homes in England and America, she kept in her little medicine chest, always on hand, and often used to use the Cuticura Remedies, and they brought the best of results in children's skin and scalp troubles. These children are all grown and scattered and cannot recall any specific cases of cure, but l do know that 1 have spent remarkably little in doctors fees. George w. Rugby, 62 N. Clark St., Chicago, H., Oct. 25, 1906."
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Hnmor of Infants, Children. and Adults. con- sists of Cutlcura SoaD (25c) 10 Cleanse the Skin Cuticurn Ointment (50c0 10 Heal the Skin. and Cuti- elra Resolyent t5ocl tor in the form of Shoeola;s Sold throughout the world Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Mass
 pa- Mailed Free. Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
SPECIALIST PRESCR|BES
 CUTICURA
A Famous French Specialist on Dis eases of the Skin Prescrbes Cuti- cura as the Most Effective Remedy Known to Him, Charging as His Fee 100 Francs (S20D.
ALSO PRESCRIBED IN
 HOSPITAL SAINT LOUIS

Gentlemen: You may be pleased to learn that a patient suffering from an irritation of the skin, caused by motor ing, on consulting q noted physician in Paris, for which fee of one hundred francs (twenty dollars) was charged, was advised to use Cuticura, which ad- vice, although received with astonish- ment, was followed and resulted in 8 perfect cure. (Signed) Lewis Gower, 1l23 Broadway, New York, U. s. A., December l6, 1906."
 French physicians, particularly those making a speciality of the treatment of skin diseases, have for many years re- garded Cuticura as a specific and have distinction of being prescribed in the Hospital Saint Louis, Paris, one of the largest and most famous hospitals in the world devoted exclusively to the treatment of diseases of the skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
French Elect Tactics.

Paris. August 2.-The naval eommit- tee, which attended the recent maneuvers of the French fleet in the Mediterranean when the new fleet statistics worked out by Admiral Fournere were given test, has returned to Paris and made it's re- port. It is understood that the committee highly comments Admiral FournIeres theories, but is of the opinion that be- fore their final adoption they should be modified to overcome the difficulties eX- perienced and given a further trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
Unions Name Chanqed.

Philadelphia. August 2.-In order that all metal moulders may become members of the organization the iron moulders union of North America in session here today changed it's name to the 1nterna- ttonal Moulders' Union. The report of tha injunction committee. which was adopted today recommends that an effort be made to striking the injunction restraining freq speech, agitation and organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Avenue and Beach. Atlantic City. N. J. Capacity TOO guests. Hot and cold sea water in all baths. Most mod ern. Central in location. The Highest and Coolest Elevation. Largest and finest rooms in the city. The cuisine and service not surpassed by any. Orchestra. Terms: American plan $12.50 per week up; s2.50 per day up Special Septen Der rates. Write for folder. Coaches at all trains. CHARLES E. COPE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
SPECIAL WHISKY SALE.

Beginning Saturday at 4 o'clock I am going to sell $5000 worth of fine wines and whis- kies at less than half price, at Big Horn Saloon, Bessemer, and 2120 2d Ave-, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03

The Catalogue and Premium List of the Alabama State Fair is ready for distribution. Cop ies may be obtained at City Office, Colonial Hotel or by mail on request to the secre- tary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
Geo. C. Whatley & Co. Phone Si65. POS N. Fist street, city.

FOR SALE. s3000-Ave. F., cor. 100xl90 s175O-Ave. F., pr. cottage, easy terms. S6300-Handsome re;. G., near 21 st. S500)-Two-story res. H., Fl and 22 sts. $60l1-Nice S. Higlds. cor, res; 65x1O0. s10,0OO-M Mountain ave, cor. r--. large lot. S2S5O-Rhodes Circle lot. s60 Pr Ft.-Waucomer st. lot. SlZ, 750-Modern 2-story, s. Higlds. cor. s1SO0-Pretty lot near Glen Iris, s25 Pr. Ft.-24 st., ave, lorg time. S7500-3 ave, cor, 10ox14O; improved. s12.500-Large 4th a"e.. cor; improved. s45. 45.OOO-Handsome bus block, rents we'll. $eO0 Pr Ft.-1S st., 3 and aves s27. b0 Pr. Ft-Fine Belt line cor s7500-10-room 2-story, "A st.. cor, big lot. S22 0-Choice Norwood lot 60X190. $450O-i good houses, Kingston, bargain. s35OO-2-story res. k. Lake, big lot.
 R. MCCONNELL & CO., Phones slO 2107 Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
TURNER K. WEAKLEY
 X COMPANY 2ft3 FIRST AVENUE
FOR SALE.

 s65O0-Lot 100x19S; most desirable lot on Hickory street; one block from High land avenue. Terms. S7s50-Beautiful new home near Glen Iris; two blocks from car line; best of terms. If interested in a home don't fail to see this.
 $10, ,000- South Highland residence; f0- rooms; servants house m yard; lot 50X1S6 Terms. S600O-S-room residence near Glen Iris one-half block from car line; servants house in yard: lot 50X156. $225O-Modern broom cottage on Avenue F car line; lot 50x190 A bargain. Terms to suit.
 sS5cO-Nne rooms; St Charles avenue, West End Modern lot 50xl40. Terms. TWO broom houses in Kingston; very cheap
 AS a 12 per cent investment we offer a bargain on South Highlands.
 WHITE 6 HEFLIN Real Estate and Loans, 419420 Brown
 Marx Bldg. Bell Phone 2373.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
REAL STATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. $l050-For vacant lots N Birmingham. $550-Beautiful lot near Lakeview. S1o Large lot 33d st, south. s o0-7-room, 2-story, Richmond Place. Moderate payment and balance little b. little. s3250-Lot 6Sx2OO; 16tn avenue, south well elevated. Terms ylc5O-6-room, Woodlawn. 100 feet front; beautifully shaded. $13OO-Cottage, North Birmingham. Rents well.
 FRANK M'DoNALD.
 2111 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
DRS. DOEIER 6 DOZIER's

DRS. DOELER 6 DOzIER'S
 MEDICo-sURGICAL AND ELEC- TRO-rHERAPEUTIC INsTI- TUTE. I1yh N. Twsnty-nrst Street BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA strictly high class Institute for the scientific treatment of all chron- ic, Nervous, Blood, Skin. Rectal, Fe-
 male and Genito-Urinary diseases. Deformities, Tumors. Stir Joints, Cancer. Lupus, Malignant Ulcers,
 Rheumatism ani Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids, Vnrtcocele, Hernia and Vencreai Diseases, of every namo,
 nature, form and character arc also treated and a fe&nl gunr- antee of Cure will Re Given fin every case Our equipment, consisting of we'll kept prescription department, K Ray, Violet Ray Static and 0alvano- Faradic apparatus. Super Heated Air, Electric Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Limitations ior nose, throat and lungs. and a thor oughly equipped Surgical Depart ment. modern and up-to-date in every particular, give us a prestige
 
 our special line of practice. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Consultation and examination free.
 Terms liberal and confidence held inviolate. Office hours a. m. to p. m. Sundays, s a. m. to p. m. A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PRESS. The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Do- zier are without doubt the best known specialists in the south, and
 their fame Is due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs o. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and experienced physicians and sur geons who deserve the great suc- cess which has been and Is theirs. The Herald: Drs. Dozier's long standing and approved abilities
 entitle them to the proud distinction
 of standing at the head of their pro- fession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
HELP WANTED.
 SAlESMEN WANTED.

WANTED-Two more trustworthy travel ing salesmen: quickest. easiest manu- lecturers side line; no opposition; big
 money 109 Law Exchange, Buffalo, N Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03

Very few of the people of the city are away at the springs this year, as is usual ly the custom during June, July and August. The cool breezes and delightful nights that have prevailed here during the past three months has made each house. holder feel that he had a good thing at home. without the necessity of hunting a cooler place further away at so much per.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03

At last the succulent country, home raised watermelon has arrived in the city. The proud proprietor of wagon load of home made melons sits enthroned on the front of his wagon, the envy and despair of a crowd of gaunt, lean, hungry school boys and dusky Senegambians with watering mouths. A wagon load of coun- try melons now attracts more attention than a dog fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03
FOR SALE

 In Beautiful Norwood. Elegant residence, 2-story, rooms, furnace, laundry screens. fine stable, ? servants rooms, lot 90xl90, alley corner, sidewalks and street improvements down, fronts east, in 10O feet of 12th avenue car line Modern h every particular, and can be bought ar about the cost of the building. Call and see us. Also lot 6OX190, level and well shaded S2200.
 We have several beautiful homes on South Highlands and many cheap lots. fronting well, with good views, near car lines.
 West End-If you wish home in this growing suburb, call on us. We have them below the market both for cash and on easy terms. Can fit you up in a home, so that you can save rent. Paying rent is throwing two-thirds of your money away Stop and think. Call on us and let us help you figure out a home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-03

The Alabama News Co.'S new place in the middle of the block on the east side has been furnished with beautiful onyx soda fountain, modern furniture and easy chairs, in addition-to it's new plate glass front
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-09-26
SALIVA.

The wet weather of the last
few days has kept our farmers
back with their seeding.
Rev. Thomas p. Garland
preached at the Sideling Hill
Christian church last Sunday.
Our friend William M. Dixon,
of Pittsburg, was shaking hands
with his many friends at the
Christian church last Sunday,
Samuel Strait lost one Of his
horses last week.
From the number o. reports
from the firing of guns in the
woods, we conclude there must
be some game this year.
Miss Catherine MelIott OF
Johnstown is visiting friends and
relatives IN Licking Creek town.
ship.
Our school teachers are ali get
ting along nicely.