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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
OFFICERS DEMAND
 REORGANIZATION
GOVERNMENT BY uLTIMATUM TAKES SENSATIONAL TURN IN GREECE-THIRTY OFFICERS RE- TIRE FROM CITY.

Athens, October 27.-Government by ultimatum took another sensational turn today Some 30 naval officers, supported by the Military league, have been for some time demanding the dismissal of a number of the highest officers in the navy on the ground of incompetence, as a preliminary to the reorganization of tho navy,
 The minister of marine has constantly declined to accede to this demand and the league last evening presented "A hour ultimatum requesting the enact ment of an order suspending all promo ton for five years, the abolition of the post of rear admiral. heretofore held by Prince George, together with two vice admiralships and 15 positions of lesser rank.
 The premier tried to meet the case by promising to submit a bill altering the age limit for superannuation from 6S years to bs years. The Military league declared that this was inadequate and tonight 30 naval officers, in imitation of the tactics of the officers of the league at the recently military revolutionary movement, quilted the capital and re- paired to Salamis, about 10 miles from Athens and not far from the arsenal
 Although their number Is small, they are backed by the Military league and are thus all powerful.
 It is believed that the cabinet will be compelled to grant these demands. in- tense excitement prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Held for Murder.

Chattanooga, October 27.-tSpecial) Although the evidence before Judge Fleming and before the coroners jury showed indications of self-defense, liar vey Erwin was bound over to the criminal court on the charge of mur dering Walter, alias Jim Harris Sat urday night Bond was fixed in tn nominal sum of 5000 in order to giv' the grand jury an opportunity to in yestieate the circumstances surround ing the deed. At the same time Erwin was fined $50 and costs in the city court and bound over to the crimina' court for carrying a pistol, which, 1T itself, would keep him in custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Court Takss Child from Father.

Tuscumbia, October 27.-(special)- Judge O. G. Simpson rendered a decision yesterday in the habeas corpus proceed ings instituted by w. T. Boatright against MT. and Mrs. Douglass Whitlock for the possession of his s-year-old daughter. awarding the child to the Whitiocks. The efrls mother was deserted by Boatrgiht and on her deathbed she requested that the Whitlocks care for the child. When ssked if she wanted to go to her father the child answered emphaticallx in the naGaktyA -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Charcoal LOZengeS
 Powerful Absorbent
Offensive Breath and Stomach Gases Cannot Exist When They Are Used.

Offensive Breath and Stomach Gases
 Cannot Exist When They Are Used.
 Charcoal, by virtue of it's porous na- ture, takes up gases mechanically just as a sponge takes ~up water. Its ca pacity in this respect Is in proportion to the number and fineness of it's pores. Charcoal made from poplar beech wood, vegetable ivory cocoanut shells and willowwood, is compact, heavy substance. having a metallic luster, the pores being quite invisible.
 Chemical tests of various kinds per formed by expert chemists have re- vealed the fact that charcoal made from wlliowwood, is not only absolutely harmless, but that 1t is by far tn e most powerful absorbent of all kinds of gases. Certain other woods, mentioned above, are used by some manufacturers in making charcoal, and besides not being half as effective in absorbing stomach gases, have also been found to be positively harmful to the digestive system.
 willowwood charcoal is, then, the very best for the purpose of absorbing excessive gas of the stomach. removing intestinal fatus, and purifying foul breath. Charcoal to be effective against gastric fatulence must be introduced among the gases of the stomach in the same state as when fresh from the crucible. The means of effecting this is to compress them into soluble log enges, so that after being dissolved in the mouth and swallowed. the charcoal is "set free" and at once begins its work of oxidizing and absorbing foul gases, and also, through It's antiseptic properties, of purifying the entire ali mentary tract.
 It Is definitely known that the ab- sorbent and cleansing action of char coal Is protracted and continued through the intestinal system as well as in the stomach, and it proves bene- fcial there also
 In STUARTS CHARCOAL LOZENGES we have gas-absorbing remedy which readily takes precedence over all oth- CTS. The charcoal used in them is the very best that can be obtained. They are composed of the finest young will lowwood, converted into charcoal by the special, carbonizing Stuart Process, and before being compressed into Lozenges the powdered charcoal is rendered sweet and thoroughly agreeable to the taste by being mixed with pure honey, and the result is product equally as palatable as candy.
 Stuart's Charcoal LozengesShave at tained wide popularity among the people, millions of boxes being sold every year. They have, over and over again proven their efficiency as rapid and powerful absorbents of foul stomach gases, relieving and curing belching, or the eructatiosl of gases. and finally in the purification of offensive breath.
 Buy a package of these little lozenges from your druggist for 25 cents and forward us your name and address for free sample package. Address r. A. Stuart Go. 200 Stuart BldE-. Marshall, Mtu1av
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
JURY COMMISSION
 IS INVESTIGATED

Chicago, October 27-violation of the law governing the drawing of grand and petit juries Is argued against the jury commission before Judge Richard s. Tut hill today.
 The system of venire drawing in the office of the jury commission is charac- terized in the report as 'fraught with fraud and irregularity." and the open charge is made that the selection of jurors is not in accordance with the law, but rests upon the personal choice of the jury commissioners and employees. The system of bogus cards and false lists is pointed out in the report.
 Cook county judges are to investigate the charges. Indictments already have been voted in connection with the case and defendants to specific charges are awaiting trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
OFFICERS ELECTED.
By American Paper Company In An-
 nuaI Meeting.

Saratoga. N. T., October T.-At the annual meeting of the directors of the American Paper company today officers were reelected as follows:
 President and treasurer, A. N. Bur bank, New York; vice president, George F. Underwood, T. T. Walter and w. A. Whitcomb, New York; secretary. E. w. Hyde, New York.
 At a meeting of the stockholders the following directors were eected D. Q. Mills, Warren Curtis, A. N. Burbank, Frederick Flower, Rudolph Pagenstecher, New York; and T. s. Coolidge, Glens Falls.
 No other business was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Miss Ernestlne Hogan Dies.

Tuscumbia, October N--(special.) )-News reached Tuscumbia yesterday of the death at Chattanooga of Miss Ernestino Hogan. a highly respected lady of this city She had undergone an unsuccessful operation in a hospital. The deceased was 60 years old. She is survived by sister. Mrs M. H. Reynolds. of Sheffield. The remains arrived last night and the funeral was held this morning from the Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
HOUSING RALLY IS HELD
 DBY DEFENDERS AT SELMA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2)

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) In opposing the amendment" stated the speaker "hesitated after reading the card of General Fucker in answer to that ol Colonel Herbert She stated her doubts to her husband.
 ''The husband said, Well, you know General Rucker.'
 Yes she replied.
 And you know Colonel Herbert? "'Yes,' she replied.
 "'Well, which had you rather follow?' "'You needn't ask anything further she concluded. I am still against the amendment "
 Birmingham and Montgomery. Tn the Montgomery conference of Sep tember 15," continued the speaker, there were 20O0 men, many of them we'll known and prominent men of Alabama, men whom the people had honored. and in whom the people have confidence.
 @on the following day in Birmingham in church in Rirmingham-th/r was a political gathering of $50 for the purpose of fighting for the amendment.
 Behind the platform on which l stand are the words For Home and Liberty Across the altar of that Birming- ham church was a sign Subscribe for the Birmingham News, two months for s1.25'
 q was reminded of Christ entering the temple and scourging the money changers. "Of the $50 who entered that political meeting in the Birmingham church 175 were office holders Or candidates for of- flee, and 175 were preachers
 And it was announced in Birming- ham the other day that Lieutenant Gov ernor Henry B. Gray had sent his check to Brooks Lawrence for s200, the amount to be used in the campaign for the amendment.
 T heard it said that Henry Gray and a friend were discussing prohibition some time ago. The friend stated that he was opposed to prohibition be- cause it did not prohibit. Henry Gray Is said to have replied:
 "I favor it for the same reason"
 The speaker at this point contrasted Senator Moody, father of temperance in Alabama, and opposing the amend ment, and Henry B. Gray, fayoring the amendment.
 Takes Up the Sections.
 In summing up his argument, MT. Bowie said:
 Section l of the proposed amend ment adds absolutely nothing to the strength of prohibition.
 And 1t prevents the manufacture of blackberry wines, scuppernong wines and the cordials.
 Section is aimed at the citadel of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Pearson-Clark.

Huntsville October 27--(special.)-M Adelle Clark and E. F. Pearson, busi- ness man of Opelika. were married this afternoon at the home of the brides mother Mrs. Nora Clark. The Rev. J. A. Bowen, pastor of the Holmes Street Methodist church. performed the cere- mony in the presence of small company of friends Miss Matilda Petty and Miss May Virginia Dilworth were the brides maids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Flaht Is Postponed.

Kansas City, Mo, October E-Officials of the Empire Athletic club here an- nounced tonight that the fight between "Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Packey Mcfarland. scheduled for November l. has been ponipOned until November S The club claims 10 have received tele- gram from Thompson. saying he had in- jured his ankle Both fighters and pro- motors have been haggling over the purse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
REVENUE RECEIPTS
 ARE INCREASING

Washington, October 27.-Receipts from internal revenue reported today reached sssl,s77, which is jump of considerably over half million dollars over the core spending date last year. So far this months receipts have increased sl,42S,637 over the same period a year ago and the receipts have now run $Ss.000 more since July 1 last than during the same period of the last fiscal year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Empire Offices s12.50 up. JEMISON R. E. & INS. co.

Balance of our furnishing goods stock and furnishing goods fixtures for sale in bulk. Any one interested call at 1903 Second Ave. In the meantime we are offering unheard of bar gains in these goods. Davis 6 Richter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
WOMAN KNOWS
 WHY BIRDS SING First Lady Takes Flight in
 Wright'S AeropIane WORK IS SUCCESSFUL The Officers Have Progressed so Well In Handling Machine That Wright Will Leave Them for a Few
 Days in Practice.
WORK IS SUCCESSFUL

College Park, Md, October 27.-With her skirts tied tightly about her ankles to keep the garments from huttering in the breeze, Mrs. Van Deman. wife of Cap tain DeRalph c. Van Deman, Twenty first infantry, U. s. A, occupied the pas senger's seat beside Wilbur Wright when he ascended in the governments aero- plane here today. For four minutes she experienced the sensation of soaring in the air, some times as high as 60 feet above the ground. This was the first time a woman has made an ascension in a heavier than air machine in the United States, the Wright brothers having re- sisted a multitude of feminine importuni- ties for aerial excursions.
 "oh." exclaimed Mrs. Van Deman, when she returned to the ground. Now I know what makes the birds sing
 Lieutenants Lahm and Humphreys had so far progressed with their mastery of the governments aeroplane today that just before the closing of the afternoons work Wilbur Wright stepped to the rear and allowed the two officers to oversee all details in the management of the ma chine prior to their ascension. He prae- tically retired from the field so that the officers might not have to share with him the credit for the flight they were about to make They made a successful flight but after being in the air three minutes the machine descended rather suddenly in a remote part of the field. One of the supporting wires had given away, and on hearing it snap the officers had promptly pulled the lever to make a land ing. The damage was trifiing.
 His pupils have progressed so far that MT Wright announced his intention to- day of abandoning them for several days. allowing them to use the aeroplane at their discretion. The flights will con- tinue here as usual. Five flights were made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28


 that some day the legislature might ex- ercise that power-that some time It might be necessary to use that power.
 What Is Constitution
 T know certain senators voted from pressure. Certain people will vote from pressure They say, I was a frohibi- tionist, I must vote against thef famend- ment
 They say they must be consistent. Consistency does not necessarily consist in doing today what one did last year, or the year before, or ten years before. Con sistency consists in doing today the task which confronts us in accordance with the dictates of the heart and conscience" Senator Moody then told of the consist ency of King Herod. who. having prom ised a dancer whatever she might de- sire, gave her the head of John the Baptist when she desired it, because he wanted to be consistent"
 Some Clever Stories.
 Tn Illustrating his points, Senator Moody told some very clever stories and anecdotes.
 rnent after the passage of numerous laws was compared to the appetite of a man who had eaten all day and who still was hungry.
 Such an appetite is morbid. It needs the prescription you will give November 29," he said.
 The danger of the amendment fac tion going too far in temperance legisla- ton was compared to man who, out of hatred of the west, went so far east that he showed up again in the west
 He stated that the chief difference be- tween a pin and needle is in the fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
WANTED

WANTED!
 Matchmaker and engraver, permanent position. Refer- ences. Apply in person or by letter. U. Schwabacher, Besse- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28

put it in deliberately with the thought that some day the legislature might ex- ercise that power-that some time It might be necessary to use that power.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
BABY TONNEAU SMITH.
New Automobile Which Is Sensation
in Automobile Circles.

The handsomest, snappiest automo-
bile ever seen in Topeka has just been
turned out of the factory by the Smith
Automobile company. 1t represents the
evolution of the automobile as an artis-
tic vehicle and is a notable achieve
ment of the designers art.
The new car is called The Great
Smith Baby Tonneau'' and it differs
from. the standard touring car only in
weight and in the lines of the body.
The tonneau is shorter. though it Will
seat three people comfortably, is de-
tachabIe. allowing the car to be con-
verted readily into a graceful road
ster. It is especially adapted for small
families. This particular car is uphoI-
stored in red patent leather and is
painted bright red, though these are
matters which are left to the taste of
the buyer
The engine is a four cylinder 45 horse
power, exactly ike those in the stand
ard touring car and roadSters. It has
"a inch wheels, four inch tires and 10
inch wheel base. The baby tonneau
has the popular canopy dash, such s
is used on the roadsterS.
The car may be seen at the factory
for a few days. 1t has been sold and
will be shipped to a western city. There
are several other cars of the same type
in progress of construction now going
through the factory. They will prove
the sensation Of the year in automobile
circles
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27

". c Ralston. Republican can
dIdate for city attorney, has had a
large and extensive experience in
municipal affairs He has been a
practiciug attorney in Topeka for
twelve years and has been assistant
city attorney for thelast eight years.
During his term as assistant city at
torney. he has devoted himself ex-
clusiveIy to the work in the legal de-
partment of the city. with the result
that there is not q phase of the citys
legal business of which ne is not
familiar His relations with the
various city officials have been cordial
and harmonious and il is especially
gratifying TO him TO be able to num-
ber among his closest friends the men
with whom he has associated during
his term of service in the city hall
His acquaintance with the details Of
the Office work with the ordinances
of the city. with municipal law and
with the city's pending litigation will
be of ineStimable value to the public
Mr.. RaIstOn is a graduate of Park
college and OF the law department Of
the Kansas State university He is
member of the board of trustees of
Park college and has been secretary
of the Republican city central COM
mittee for the last five years He has
made his own way in the world. He
spent his early life upon the farm
where he learned the meaning of
manual labor He worked his way
through DOIh college and university
Mr.. RaIston is a taxpayer and has,
therefore, a personal interest in the
economical and efficient management
of the city affairs BY thrift and
economy he has acquired a home for
himself and family He is a member
of Sunf1ower camp. No. $50. Modern
Woodmen of America. of Council No
>. Knights & Ladies of Security and
of Shawnee district Court OF Honor,
No. SIS.
In view of his education, special
e+raining and experience, Mr.. RaIston
feels justified in asking for the office
of city attorney. He has worked long
and faithfully for the city in a sub
ordinate position He deserves pro-
motion and is the logical candidate for
the Office. The selection of city at
torney is a simple business PROPOSE
ton. Where can the city secure the
best legal service for the money ex-
pended is the question that concerns
the citizens. The voters of the city
should nominate w c RaIstou for
city attorney at the primary election
on Tuesday, March >. 1909
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
GETS NATIONAL CHARTER
Kappa Thets. at Washburn Admitted
as Kappa Sigma Chapter.

Washburn college stock and espe-
cially that of the Kappa Theta local
today when they received notice that
they had been granted a charter TO
the National Kappa Sigma fraternity
This comes as a surprise to those
interested in Washburn affairs al
though the petition has been before
the national committee of the Kappa
Sigma fraternity for over two years
The granting of it not only speaks
well for the school but also for those
who receive the charter, as Kappa
Sigma is one of the most particular
in granting petitions
Washburn will now enter into the
national life of all the colleges more
than she has ever done before as this
is the seventy-seyenth college in
which Kappa Sigma is located with
membership of more than 5000
These schools include nearly every
state university and important de-
nominationaI and private colleges. The
nearest chapter is at Baker university
at Baldwin. Others near here are To-
Gated at NJ. s L., Oklahoma state,
Nebraska state Arkansas state and
Washington university.
Socially the new fraternity will be
increased in its standing. Its mem
bershfp is composed of some of the
best men of the school and they are
eiated over their new acquisition
The installation ceremony will oc-
cur next Saturday, March 6. Fifty or
more Kappa Sigmas from over the
state VIII be present as well as several
of the national officials. The fnStalla-
ton ceremony will be one of the most
I'm portant social events ever held in
connection with the college
Mr.. Lynn W. Bloom of Topeka has
been appointed to an Office in the
fraternity and will have supervision
over all chapters in Kansas, Okla
hOma, Arkansas and Missouri and is
known as district grand master.
Fraternities in Washburn play a
very prominent part in college affairs
and the addition of a national chapter
will increase their prestige among
other colleges of the country.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
BOWIERS ARE READY.
Ninth Annual Tournament Starts at
Pittsburg Tonight.

Pittsburg. Feb. 27.-Everything is
in readiness for the opening of the
ninth annual tournament of the Amer
lean Bowling congress, which begins
tonight at the DeQuesene gardens and
continues in session until the night of
March 20.
Aside from speechmaking by prom
fnent Pittsburgers and the officers of
the congress, sixteen games will be
played tonight by western Pennsyl-
Vania bOwlerS.
There are 2,730 entries. Fifteen
thousand games will be rolled and it
will require the use of sixteen alleys
continuously from early morning to
finish up by March 20 over $25.OOO
in prize money will be distributed.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
VIC. RALSTON FOR
CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney for
the Past Eight Years.
Qualified by Experience for
the Office.
HE DESERVES PROMOTION
The Logical Candidate for
City Attorney.
HE DESERVES PROMOTION

Every citizen in Topeka is in
rereSted in securing competent and
efnc1eut officers to administer the af-
fairs of the city government One of
the most important of these is the city
attorney Upon his judgment know
ledge and ability depends, TO a great
extent, the efficient and economical
management of the city's business
It is his duty to take charge of the
extensive civil and criminal litigation
OF the city, 10 direct the mayor and
council along the various lines of
legislation to draft ordinances to
draw contracts and to furnish legal
advice to the various officials of the
city In addition to this there is the
ordinary. daily routine work Of the
office, involving the answering of
countless legal questions relative TO
ordinances and other city matters
which can only be answered by one
whom training and experience have
made familiar herewith It is need
less TO say that no one. except a
lawyer of large experience along this
particular line of work, can success
fully and satisfactorily perform the
duties of the Office. The office of city
attorney is one. above all others,
where experience is almost indis-
pensdbIe.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-27
LARGE SANTA F'E EARNINGS.
Statement for January Shows Big
Improvement.

New York Feb 27.-The January
statement Of the Atchison, Topeka &
santa Fe Railroad company shows to-
tai gross operating revenues of $7,456,-
255. an increase of S139.550 over those
of January, 1908. and net earnings last
month were s2.T76.977. an increase of
SS16.7T2 over the figures for year ago
In the past seven months gross earn
fngs were $54 61S,41 or s1.437, 1856 less
than the corresponding period of the
preceding year, but there was a reduc-
ton of nearly s million dollars in op-
Grating expenses for that period, and
the net earnings for the seven months,
amounting to 81. .O63, 435. were nearly
81 millions greater than the same
months in the preceding year