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The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
ChIcaeo Grain Market.

Chicago Grain Market.
Furnished by J. E. Gall, Commissions
Grains, Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
Office no West Sixth ST. Phone 4S6.]
rvbioooo Feb 27
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
kansas Cftv Grain NIarkef.

FURNISHED by ]. E. Gall. Commissions,
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and Stocks.
Office 11O West Sixth st. Phone 4S6.
Kansas City, Feb. 27.
Open High Low Close Yes
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27

The bill creating the Office of state
of highways, known as H. B.
No. TAT, by Case, was passed by the
senate without dissent. This is one of
the important new good roads bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

for three months visit to relatives ia Europe
 AIr. and Mrs. William Morgan of Tus- ealoosa spent Sunday with Mrs. w. T. Kennedy.
 Dr. T. C. Donald is suffering from painful injury to his eye by having whlsk broom strike the member. The injury is a serious one.
 The first game of indoor baseball of the season was played tonight at Athletic hall between the Woodward Iron com pany boys and the Bessemer Athletic club. resulting in a score in favor of the latter of % to g. Quite a large crowd of young people witnessed this game and good jolly time was enjoyed by all. Con- sidering that the Woodward boys have had no practice they did exceptionally well and with training they will make formidable opponents for any team in the south. The Bessemer team is prac- tically the same as last year and is confident of many victories this season.
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a "Tacky Party Friday night at Elks hall, the proceeds of which will go to the new church funds
 The long looked for game of baseball between the ladies' clubs will come off Thursday afternoon at Third Avenue park. This game was booked to be played several weeks ago, but on ac- count of rough weather was postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
'BESSEMER AFTER
 MOTOR SPEEDERS
Council Members Inspect Brick
 At RagIand
MEET TOMORROW NIGHT
Paving Question in Bessemer Has De- VeIoped Into Unusually Interest ing Affair-Personal and Gen
 eral News of interest.

Bessemer, May 1O.-(Speeial)-The sher- fir office will see to it that speeders on automobiles, motorcycles and the like do rot go beyond the legal rate in this terri tory Sunday four deputies on the look out secured the numbers and the names of IS speeders along the roads into and out of Bessemer.
 A quarter of a mile was carefully meas ured, and two deputies stationed, one to take the first time and the other the last. Several went the quarter at the rate of 25 miles an hour. some at 20 others at b, but the presence of men standing along the road brought some down to regula- ton speed, and they passed by with a smile, having caught on to the fact that their time was being taken. All of the re- ports will be forwarded to the sheriff 5 office in Birmingham and some of the drivers will be summoned to appear for exceeding the limit.
 Tie roads in this section are in prime condition, and 1t is a great inducement to take a run, when smooth stretches run for a mile or more. Some of the numbers taken were the machines of well-known people in Birmingham, but as far as learned very few of the 13 will come under the violation of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS
 ARE IN MERIDIAN

Meridian, Miss, May 1o.-(Special)- About 75 novices were taught the mys- teries of the dramatic order of Knights of Khorassan in the Knights of Pythas hall tonight and tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the opening session of the Missis- sippi grand lodge Knights of Pythias, will be called to order by Grand Chan. cellor Will A Sessions of Jackson The parade of the Knights of Khorassan and the applicants yesterday afternoon was one of the most interesting pageants ever witnessed through the streets of Meridian. The uniques Arabic costumes and wagon loads of victims being led to the slaugh- ter were witnessed by thousands who lined the sidewalks and from every van tage point along the route of the parade. Following the ceremonial tonight an elaborate banquet was enjoyed to the fullest at the Great Southern hotel. The city is crowded with delegates to the grand lodge and the sessions promise to be the most interesting in years One of the most interesting fights before the meeting will be that for the next place of meeting.
 Gulfport Greenwood and Columbus delegations have already begun an agf- tation of the respective merits of their cities by distributing campaign buttons among the delegates as they arrive in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
COURT REVERSES
 MAJORS DECISION

New Orleans, May 10.-(Special 1.-The United States circuit court of appeals, through Judge Pardee, has reversed the decrees of the circuit court in Williamson vs. Majors holding that the contracts made by Williamson with Majors were void under the statutes of Tennessee and Mississippi, regulating dealing in futures, and, according to the definition of a gam bling contract given by the United States supreme court.
 The court, through Judge Shelby, also reversed the Simpson county school land lease cases.
 The case of H. C. Williamson vs. Bettis Majors involved the recovery of money lost by the complainant Williamson on deals in cotton futures with T. J. Majors & Co. and Hayward, Wick & Co.,, through their Memphis office. The suit was based upon statutes in Tennessee and Mississippi authorizing the recovery of money 80 lost when the intent ofthe parties to the con- tract Is that the commodity bought and sold should not be delivered in kind, and the price paid. After losing over 5000, Williamson claims that he decided to stand his loss and make no further specu- lations in futures, but that he was per suaded by the persistent solicitations and promises of Majors to make further deals and recoup his losses He alleges that Bettis Majors showed him telegrams from his father, T. J. Majors, and represented to him that the price of cotton would rise considerably upon the publication of the government bureau report and that he would protect him until that event.
 On February G. 1904, in pursuance of this alleged agreement, Williamson executed a deed of trust to his Bolivar county plantation and his personal property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
WELL KNOWN MAN PUT UNDER ARREST

Jackson, Miss, May 10.--(Special) w. M S. McAnister of Madison county, a former member of the legislature, and one of the best known politicians and lobbyists in Mississippi was arrested here today on warrants from Madison county based on affidavits sworn to by two phy- sieians of Canton and Frank McAllister, a brother, charging lunacy.
 The arrest was made by local police man, but there was no pretense at re- sistance. though McAllister wore a pistol of large dimensions. After being disarmed he was placed in custody of Sheriff John Robinson of Canton and taken to the State Hospital for the Insane But the officers of the state hospital declined to receive MT. McAllister, being of the opin- ion that he is not crazy and not properly committed and in a short while he was back in town. where he was warmly congratulated by his friends.
 .'Oh, yes," said MT. McAlister. they took me to the asylum all right, but they couldn't keep me-
 The cause of the iunacy charge and the arrest of Mir. McAllister is not hard to find. He recently issued and distributed a great number of circulars charging off cials and others of Madison county with sundry crimes, and with being banded to- gether for the purpose of killing him. He has also been before the federal grand Jury here, and has secured indictments against a score of the citizens of Madison, charging illicit retailing. It has not been many months since one Dr. Walker took his stand at blacksmith shop near Can ton and as McAlster drove along in his buggy empted the contents of a double barreled shotgun into his body, coming near killing him, but he recovered, and since that time has been very bitter against several parties in that com munity.
 McAllister states he has already em- ployed counsel and will bring suit for heavy damages against the sheriff and all parties concerned in the arrest and at tempt to put him in asylum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Personal and GeneraI.

A large number of odd Fellows lis tened to the excellent sermon of the Rev. J. F. Sturdivant on Sunday morning.
 The Jonesboro bond election will take place on Friday, but there Is little oppo- sition so far as learned and 1t is be- lieved the vote will be practically unan- imous
 The Bessemer city court was in session only short time today, the cases set having been continued. There win be daily court from now to June 1.
 The committee from the Baptist church will doubtless make a sel ton of pas tor shortly and it Is unt rstood there are many in favor of the Rev. MT. Thorn ton, who preached to the congregation a few weeks ago.
 The coal mines at Yolande have re- stunned work and will continue steadily during the summer The mines have been idle for some time
 Mrs F. H. Fielder and her sister, Mrs. E. R. Shoot had narrow escape from serious Injuries on Sunday afternoon while out driving. The horse became frightened and wheeled about, throwing both ladies heavily to the ground. Mrs. Shoot was badly cut and bruised, but her condition is not serious. Mrs. Fielder escaped with few bruises. A little child with them was unhurt.
 E. M. Parnell leaves Tuesday for his pineapple grove at Jensen. Fla, and will be absent about six weeks. MT Parnell will be joined by his family soon as the school closes. e
 Miss Sophia Schwa bacher left for New York Sunday morning. She will sal on Saturday on the Hamburg Ap erican line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
lnsnected Brick.

Six members of the city council. the city engineer solicitor, and several citizens went to Ragland Sunday afternoon to in- spect the vitrified brick plant and to see whether the bricks to be used by that company in the event 1t secured the con- tract for paving were as good as those of higher bidders The gentlemen all ex- press themselves as highly pleased with the showing and a few of the aldermen were loud in their praises of the Ragland brick The matter will come up for con- sideration Wednesday night, at a special meeting of the city council, and inter esting meeting is anticipated, 1t is re- ported that the firm of McPoland &s O Cara will have more to say as to why they did not make a bid on the work to be done. 1t will be remembered that this firm said that they could not get price of brick from several firms was the req son of the failure to get in d bid, the firm having made application to three firms, and all refused to give prices to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

thereon in favor of one A. T. Ball, trus- tee, to secure note to Bettis Majors for S30,2 the amount of Williamson's losses at that time; Bettis Majors being instruct ed to deliver this sum to Hayward, Vick & Co. and J. H. Parker & Co.,, his corre- spondents. The consideration of the note secured by the deed of trust was that Majors should cover the margins on such future contracts as Williamson then had or might thereafter purchase, till the publication of the government report. The complainant alleges that the defendant, instead of conforming to his agreement, secretly unloaded some of his own pur- chases by "bucketing'' customers sales. Majors denied these allegations and filed a cross bill for foreclosure of his deed of trust. Williamson was real estate dealer in Memphis, and was not engaged in buy ing or selling cotton, but undertook to speculate on cotton futures. because of tho apparently favorable conditions. His transactions extended from December, 1903, until February F, 1sOs, and his entire losses amounted to 40,991.75. He executed a new note to Majors for this amount in lieu of the one he had previously made to him. The original bill of complaint was filed In the chancery court of Bolivar county, Miss, in January, 1905, and sought the cancellation of the deed of trust on the ground that the indebtedness it pur- porteu to secure arose out or a BaInDllIS contract and was therefore void. The lower court refused to cancel the trust deed and decreed that Williamson should pay to Bettis Majors $4S, 43S. AS, the amount of the principal and interest due on the note. This judgment was rendered on January 6, 190S and the complainant inn mediately sued out an appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals.
 The Simpson county (Miss.) cases are those wherein the Wisner-C Cox Lumber and Manufacturing company an Iowa cor poration, and other large lumber inter- ests were made defendants to a bill in equity to enjoin them from cutting and selling the yellow pine timber growth on certain sixteenth section school lands, which they held as the assignees of 99 year leases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

tence of life imprisonment, the latter sen- fenced to serve term of % years. The prisoners were taken first to a side room and told that they would have to say good-by, as the rules of the prison would not permit them to see each other again. Mrs. Boyle threw her arms around 'Jimmys" neck and kissed him. She said: We must take it the best we can" The prisoners then shook hands and the matron escorted Mrs. Boyle from the room When she reached the corridor she burst into tears and asked to be permitted once again to see her husband. The re- quest was granted and she again kissed and embraced Boyle.
 The man maitained his silence and had nothing to say.
 When Mrs. Boyle gave her belongings to the matron she asked permission to keep a small mirror she carried, saying T do not want to leave it behind, as that would make me have seven years of bad luck"
 The mirror was returned to her and she will be allowed to keep 1t in her cell.
 Boyle's number at the penitentiary is 66Sl-A and that of his wife 6632-A-
 The prisoners will be photographed to- morrow and Bertillon measurements of them will be taken at that time.
 Boyle and his wife arrived from Mercer, Pa., and, escorted by Sheriff Chess and
 
 prison.
 During the trip here from Mercer, where they left late this afternoon, the kid napers spent most of the time in quiet conversation together. They discussed the sentence, which they allege was unjust, and asked what steps they would have to take to get review of the case and how to see an attorney. Mrs. Boyle tried to cheer Jimmy and wanted to know if he would be permitted to smoke at the pen itentiary
 MT. and Mrs. Boyle sat together and held each others hands during the entire journey here from the scene of their trial. Sheriff Chess said he was glad to get the prisoners out of his custody, as he was afraid they would be successful in their announced intention to commit suicide. The sheriff stated he believed Boyle had intended to kill his wife and then commit suicide with the razor the sheriff found in the kidnaper's tie today. Neither pris- oner would deny that this was true.
 It has been decided tonight, so far as Mrs. Boyle is concerned, at least that no appeal will be asked for. At first she con- templated taking an appeal to the su perior court in the hope of securing her freedom on another trial, but 1t was dis covered that even should she be liberated she would be returned to Ohio for trial, and that while her maximum sentence there on one charge would be but 20 years, there was another on which she might receive five years additional and she would be allowed no time off for good be- havior. When this was compared with the IS years she would have to serve here after making allowance for good conduct, it was decided not to appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Story of ReebeI's Death.


 Youngstown, O., May 10.-That a man was killed fin Youngstown about the same time and under about the same circum- stances as told by James Boyle at Mer- cer today is true. He was roller in one of the mills here. His body was found on the sidewalk and there were many rumors of foul play. While his death was officially held to be an accident the theory was by no means accepted unani- mously.
 The death in Youngstown was of Dan ie Reebel Jr. Reeber was found Sunday morning, June 1S, 1895, lying on the side walk underneath the window of fourth story room in the Mauser block, on East Federal street, where he lived. Rebels room was found in disorder with wash stsnd and rocker broken. It was pre- sumed at the time that Reebel had fal- len while seated on the window sill but the facts of the death were never uncov- cred.
 At the time of Reebel's death Boyle was employed as a plumbers apprentice here and was about IS or 19 years of age.
 The association of the name of Harry Forker by James Boyle. the convicted kidnaper of Willie Whitla, with allega- tions' that he was connected with the death of Dan Reeber. Jr., here in June, 1905 has not been confirmed by the po- lice records in Youngstown.
 Patrolman Michael Donnelly, still an ac- tive member of the police department, talked with Reebel only an hour prior to his death. The two men were seated at the foot of the stairs of the building in which Reebel lived Leaving Reebel Donnelly was less than a block away on his beat when he heard noise in the di- rection of the Mauser building He re- turned and found Reebel on the sidewalk, living but unconscious. No one was in l.~ Lok kt ..f sitting on his window sill before retiring No one ever has been suspected of know ing the exact manner of his death. Dan Shay, mentioned by Boyle, was a saloonkeeper here, and died about two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Sharon Is Astounded.

Sharon Pa, May 10-All Sharon was astounded today when the statement was made by James Boyle duplicating Harry ForlSer in the Whitla Kidnapping and using his name in connection with an alleged murder in Youngstown. Mir. Forker declared the intimations although without the slightest foundation, were not new to him, as he had understood for some time such a statement was threatened.
 MT. Whitla was greatly vexed when he learned of the publication of the state ment. He pronounced the whole story a malicious falsehood.
 The community is excited tonight, even more than it was on the day of the Kidnapping.
 As this is the home of Boyle he has some friends who give credit to his tale, but the greater part of the community hesitates about giving credence to the story involving a respected member of the community, especially when the only charge against him is an unsupported statement of a convicted felon.
 Janitor Sloss of the school from which Willie Whitla was taken insists still that Boyle was the man who called for the boy and took him away in the buggy. He does not believe the Boyle state ment.
 J. P. Whitla, father of Willie Whitla, who Is said in Boyle's statement to have accepted the letters Boyle said he had, and which he said belong to Harry Fork CT. denies absolutely that any such deal with Boyle occurred.
 On the witness stand, during the trial of Boyle, Whitla denied having seen Boyle on a street corner in Cleveland, and discussed with him the Kidnapping and the ransom.
 Today after Boyle's statement had be- come public, MT Whitla denied to the Associated Press that he had seen Boyle or talked with him in Cleveland prior to his sons return, and the arrest of Boyle.
 "The whole statement" he said, lis a willful and malicious lie" He called the statement given out by Boyle "rot'' and scandal" and denied 1t throughout In the most emphatic terms
 Harry Forker was seen today regard ing the statement issued by James Boyle, duplicating him in the Kidnapping of Willie Whitla He said:
 'I know nothing absolutely of this case. There is nothing in it. l only know Boyle as l know other members of his family, as residents of Sharon. I have never had any dealings with him. I do not know the woman who is said to be his wife l can conceive no reason why Boyle should make such a statement un- less it be to get even with the Whitla family for his prosecution following the abduction. Boyle never showed me any letters. Boyle did not see me in cleve- land. The whole story is a wllful. ma licious and slanderous lie"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Memorial Day Observed.

Sunday was a day long to be remem- bered at Valley Creek church, as the day was observed by all of the surrounding country as the day when a memorial sermon was to be preached and the graves of the loved ones decorated. The Rev John Satterheld preached a magnificent sermon, and after a dinner on the grounds the graves were lovingly laid with flowers. The cemetery had been carefully cleared and the whole place cov- cred with white sand, made the yard look more beautiful than ever in the past. An immense crowd was present from many sections of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Baseball Roomina.

Baseball is booming in Bessemer, and as long as the local team puts up the same class of ball that 1t has in the first two games there will be loyal backing for the home team. So far but two teams in the City leage have won every game, and Bessemer is one of these. Next Sat urday the new grandstand will be opened and the Bessemer brass band will play a few selections in honor of the event The Louisville and Nashville team will cross bats with the locals, and a strong effort will be made to land the game by the locals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
To Chanue Iaulaqe.

It was reported today that the Bir- ., ngham Southern railroad has secured a contract with the Tennessee Coal, Iron snd Railroad company by which the rail- road will handle the business of the company between Bessemer and Ensley. The Louisville and Nashville has handled tle business for years and there have been a number of train crews neces- wary to do this work. but with tho change the Birmingham Southern will have to add many men to do the extra work. Just why the change has been made was not made known, but 1t Is stated that there has been an agreement made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Family Afflicted.

Wylie E. Gibson, a contractor, died at Reeders on Sunday evening and the re- mains will be sent to Opellka this aft ernoon for interment. MT. Gibson was 29 years of age and was stricken with paralysis on Friday, but never recov- cred consciousnessl A sad feature of the death is the fact that Walter Gibson, a brother, died in the Philippines in January, and the body Is route home for burial. The afflicted family has been expecting the arrival of the body from across the sea for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Story Is Discredited.

Mercer Pa, May 10.-The trial judge, the attorneys for the defense, the dis trict attorney and his assistants, all dis credit tonight the story given out today by James Boyle duplicating Harry For ker in the Whitla Kidnapping case.
 'T don't believe there is the slightest foundation for the Forker story in any way said Judge A. w. Williams, who presided over the trial of the Boyle cases.
 q was sorry to impose the maximum sentence upon the Boyles, but after in- vestgating their records, there was no other course.''
 J. M Lininger, district attorney. said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

The management of the O'Brien Opera House want to thank the public for their kind patronage last week. Many say this weeks show surpasses last weeks entertainment. Ask the ladies and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
A Banner Day.

This morning was a busy one in the Bessemer police court, as the fines amounted to over $120O, and there are a few defendants yet to be heard from, as they had their cases postponed. Thirty five cases graced the docket and large crowd attended the matinee This Is be- lieved to be the banner court day of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Climax of Fatalities.

Dayton, O., May 10.-John Crockett, an express driver who was blind in one eye, was struck by a Big Four train while he was driving across the tracks at Alexandriaville today and killed. The same train killed his mother and his son a few weeks ago.