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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
RAILROAD NEWS.
Official Tests of Safe Appliances
Are Being Made.
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Is Interested.
MANY FOUND USELESS.
Eut the Owners and Inventors
Are Footing the Bills.
Other Items OF Interest in
Railway Circles.
MANY FOUND USELESS.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 13.-The
Interstate Commerce commission,
through what is known as the block
signal and train control board, is SUI
pervising a test being made on the
Santa Fe road, in Colorado, of the St
Clair brake, the patent of A. A. ST.
Clair, for many years a conductor on
the Burlington road. 1t has long been
the hope of the commission and the
expectation of railroad men, that there
will some time be invented a brake
system superior to the one now in
use. The present brake system has
been built up by degrees for years. It
is a system of expediency and is get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
TO CUT ABSORBED CHARGES.
Meeting of Railway Presidents Called
for Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. IA meeting of the
railroad presidents of Chicago has
been called to consider the advisabilty
of disseminating the absorption of
lighterage, switching and tunnel trans
portation charges on freight. This
alarmed the shippers, who fear that
an additional expense may be placed
upon them, which, in the aggregate,
will amount to very large sum an
nually in the Chicago territory.
For the purpose OF discussing the
situation, meeting of the board of the
Illinois Manufacturers association was
held today. The general opinion seem
ed to be that the presidents would
fail to reach an agreement to compel
the shippers to pay the charges in
volved, and, as such a move would
require concerted action, it might
never be made,
Various reasons are assigned by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying. period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake of other suffer
ing women am willing to make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. "-MRs. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RID, Graniteville, vt.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such record
Of cures of female ills as has Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years it has been
curing female complaints such as
Inflammation, liberation, local weak
nesses, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, indigestion
and nervous proslration, and it is
unequa1led for carrying women safely
through the period of change of life.
It costs bit little to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and,
as Mrs. Barclay says, it is worth noun
tafns of gold to suffering women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
RUN IN NINETY DAYS.
GouId's Western Pacific Is Nearing
COmpIefiOn

San Francisco Aug. 13.-With but
AZ miles of it's line from Salt Lake
70 Oakland to be constructed. the
Western Pacific company expects to
nave trains. in operation between the
two cities within ninety days, accord
Mccartney, first assistant engineer.
Three gaps in the distance of 927
miles remain to be filed before
slip and mole at Oakland for the ferry
service have been completed and the
ferry house is almost ready for serv-
Telephone has been purchased nv the
company and is being equipped as a
double ended boat for temporary
work across the bay. New ferry
steamers, specially designed for the
company's needs, are being worked out
by the engineers and their keels viii
pc laid as soon as the plans are
finished.
Construction was started on the
western Pacific May 5, 1906.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
WILL PLAY WASHBURN.
Kansas State Normal Will Appear
Here October 9.

Emporia, Kan, Aug. 13.-The man
agement of the Normal football team
has completed the schedule for the
coming season. The prospective re-
turn of many members of last years
eleven has insured a strong team, and
one of the Stiffest schedules in recent
years has been. arranged. The season
will open with Kansas university.
Washburn and the Manhattan Aggiez
are included. The schedule as ar
ranged follows:
Kansas university, at Lawrence,
September 25.
Ottawa, at Emporia, October 2.
Washburn, at Topeka, october 8.
Southwestern, at Emporia, Oc-
tober %.
Manhattan, at Emporia, October 80.
Paramount. at Wichita. Novem-
Der 6.
Warrensburg Normal. at Warrens-
burg, Mo-, Thanksgiving.
A game has been arranged with
Baker, the date to be determined
later, and another game will be added
to the schedule at home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

About that time my nephew told
me about his experience with the Cuti-
cura Remedies. He had eczema so Sc
verely tb~t the blood ran down into his
shoes. He suffered with the eczema for
many years and had tried everything
the physicians could prescribe. After
doctoring for fifteen years, in which time
he found no relief, he was finally induced
to try the Cuticura Remedies, and they
cured him permanently in four months.
You can easily believe that I made
haste to try them on his recommenda-
ton. / commenced using the Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment. I was
cured in less than two months so per-
fectly that have not even had symp-
tom of the disease since, although it is
over five years since the trouble began.
/ give this testimonial voluntarily, with
out solicitation or hope of reward, except
shat some one seeing it may be relieved
from suffering as l was. G. T. Hamil-
ton, Indiana, Pa, Dec. IS and "a, 1905"
For thirty years Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment have afforded speedy
relief to tens of thousands of skin-tor-
tured and disfgured sufferers from &C.
zemas, rashes, itchings, irritations and
chahngs, from infancy to age, bringing
comfort. and peace to distracted house
holds when all else failed.
Cutcura Remedies sold throughout the world
Potter Drug and Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston,
Mass ~ Mailed Free, 32-paze book en- treatment
and cure Of torturing. dsngurins skin diseases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

presidents why the roads should cease
making allowances for delivery of
freight off their own lines. 1t was
custom, they say, which grew up in the
days of rebates and preferential rates.
To offset an advantage which another
road had by reason of an industry be-
ing located on its tracks, some road
would agree to pay the expense of get
ting the traffic to its own rails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

from nervousness
andother annoying
symptoms, and /
can truly say that
LydiaE.P inkham's
We ge ia bic Com
pound has proved
worth mountains
of gold to me, as it
restored my health
and siren tn. I
never forget to tell
my friends what
TvdiaE Pi0Eham'z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

every point on the coast line once a
month.
This is an entirely new idea but it
is thought that it will be entirely sue
cessful. It will do away with the con-
slant requests for supplies and enable
the agents to receive regularly once
month all necessary supplies to last
until the next visit of the car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

ana lace, also my nanOS
and arms, were burned.
A bout t three weeks
afteAs eczema set in
over the parts of my
body which were
burned and my physi-
clan undertook to cure
it by administering a
solution of arsenic, in
creasing the doses, but
without any percepti-
BILE benefit. Twas grad
ually losing strength
from the suffering and
l was in a very serious
condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
NEW METHODS OF SUPPLYING
Coast Lines of santa Fe to Run Sup
ply Car.

San Bernardino, Cal, Aug 13.-The
coast line of the Santa Fe has made
radical change in the system of sup
plying the offices of the various towns
foremen. A large meta1-covered car,
about the size of a furniture car and
known as supply car No. 4, is on its
wav from Albuquerque. This car is
stocked with all necessary stationery
supplies for the agents and carries also
a full line of supplies for section fore
men and trainmen, including tools
flags lanterns and many other like
articles. A man from the store de-
partment will be in charge and it is
the intention to have the car visit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

The Prudential State Bank. general
banking business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
TWO MEN RID Of
CRUEL ECZEMA
Nephew Doctored for Fifteen Years
but Got No Benefit -FinaIIy Tried
Cuticura Remedies and was Per-
manentIy Cured-UncIe Similarly
Cured Five Years Ago.
ONE CURE BY CUTICURA
LEADS TO ANOTHER

About five years ago I was burned
IN an explosion of natural gas. MY head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

Wanted-Competen men to take
exclusive territory agency for pop
Topeka and other Kansas cities; ad-
dress, DIR. C. F. Howe. Atchison, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13

Take your MONDAY Business Mems
Luncheon at the National hotels
popular price cafe. Luncheon 35c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

Graniteville, VT. 81 was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-13
Y STYLES IN WOMANS FALL SUITS
Talcum Powder-allkind

Cooling, soothing talcum
powder-you'n find most ev-
cry kind here.
Included are:-
Colgate's violet and Cash
mere Bouquet, Mennen'S Vio-
let and Borated and Mexican
Violet Antiseptic-alI of them
25c Talcums; here at Use
Bathasweet, Roger and
Gallet's and Nine. Yale's are
Csc Talcums; here at :. .220
Gray's Bismuth Talcum
Powder is a new one that
sells for Csc and soc. It
doesn't shine and is not cas-
lily rubbed off. Free sample
for all who ask.
Spiro Powder-to remove
the odor of respiration
regular Csc boxes for. .22o
Saturday we are going to
sell 10c cans of Bryant's r.
TaIcum for. ........... ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
WORK IS RESUMED
 ON CLARK CORNER
STRUCTURE WILL BE BUILT ACCORDING TO ORIGINAL PLANS-SOMETHlNG BIG MAY YET DEVELOP.

The big excavation on the northwest corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street is now the scene of active building. Gen. Louis V. Clark stated last night that the original plan for the erection of a two story building to cover the entire lot is now being carried out.
 The plans for the improvement of the corner were held up for some time, it will be recalled, pending a decision on the matter of the erection of department store on the lot. General Clark stated last night that the plan for the larger building had fallen through, and that 10 days ago he signed the contract for the erection of the originally planned two story structure.
 Excavation was made and foundation was laid on the Fourth avenue corner for a large building, and the building being erected at present will be- in a way, a temporary structure. General Clark re- marked somewhat significantly last night: "It may be next week. or it may be next month or next year before any further improvement thansa two-story building is made on the property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
KELLEY REMOVED
 TO COUNTY JAIL
WAS IMPLICATED IN SHOOTING AT BoYLES MORE THAN MONTH AGO IN WHICH TWO WERE KILLED.

W. T. Kelley, the white man who waa the third party involved in the recent shooting at Boyles which resulted in the death of the other two men, was conn mitted to the county jail yesterday aft ernoon on a charge of murder, after hav- ing been confined at St. Vineents for a month or more.
 It will be recalled that the shooting in which Kelley was involved resulted in the death of Charles c, Carper and a man named Sparks The affair occurred in a railroad boarding house at Boyles. and is said to have started over Q a-remark of one of the men that the woman keeping the boarding house could not make good coffee.
 In the general melee which followed the altercation between the three men Garner was shot and killed outright. Sparks was shot badly and died about week later at St. Vincent's hospital. Kelley was badly shot In the thigh and much apprehension for his life was felt for some time after the shooting.
 Yesterday afternoon, however, Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien c. Brown and Deputy Ed Wilson went to the hospital and were informed that Kelleys condition would permit his being removed to the county jail. The coroners warrant for his arrest was read to him and he was removed In an ambulance to the hospital ward at the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
DRIVERS HURT IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT
N. C. Lee Has Two Ribs Broken and R. c. Stout Is Rendered Un-
 conscious By Fall.

As the result of an automobile accident occurring yesterday morning at o'clock H. c. Lee, a local chauffeur, is laid up In bed with two ribs broken and R. c. Stout, a friend who accompanied him, is suffer- ing from a number of painful cuts and bruises about the limbs. At the time of the accident Lee was engaged with his friend in driving machine for repairs to the Swatzel garage. The car was a Chalmers-Detroit, which he was driving from Springville, which is situated on the Gate City road about 2S miles from town.
 Lee and Stout were driven to Springville in car by MT. Swatzell, proprietor of the garage, for the purpose of bringing the other car to Birmingham for some needed repairs. The machine ran satisfactorily for about six miles, when according to the statement of the injured chauffeur, the steering gear became unmanageable. The car suddenly swerved from the road and ran into a 10-foot ditch, where 1t was completely capsized Both occupants were caught under the car and painfully in- jured, Lee sustaining the fracture of two ribs and Stout being rendered. unconscious by the force of the fall. They were rushed to town in the automobile of Mr. swatzell, who was following Lee and Stout in his machine, and their injuries dressed by a surgeon
 Neither was taken to the hospital, and both made light of their injuries saying that they would be at work today as usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Adjusted By Agreement.

Macon, Ga., July 12.-The question of jurisdictional authority between Judge Emory Speer of the United States court and Judge Charlton of Chatham county superior court in the case of the Elec- tric Supply company of Savannah has been amicably adjusted by an agree ment to refer the matter to the su- preme court of Georgia. Having reached this agreement, Receiver W. V. Davis did not appear here today be- fore Judge Speer to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt of court, the order issued against him having been withdrawn. Judge Charl- ton is in charge of the companys bus mess until the supreme court renders a decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
LETTERS PRODUCE
 BIG SENSATION

Washington, July 12-(Special) l)-A big political sensation has been sprung in Virginia, where Judge w. H. Mann and Harry St. George Tucker are rival can didates for the democratic gubernatorial nomination. Letters have been unearthed written by Judge Mann to General Ma hone, the leader of the old readjuster party in Virginia, and later a republican senator.
 These letters which are made public voluntarily by member of the Malone family, in whose possession the originals now are, show that Judge Mann in spite or his loyalty to the democratic party, "rejoiced In the election" of Malone to the United States Senate That he was more or less identified with Malone: re- fers to Scott, negro, then a republican from Virginia, as "our" representative and offers to cheerfully render any ser- vice he can to Malone; that he relied upon his personal friendship for Ma hone to encompass his own election to the bench of Virginia before the readjuster legislature for which he rendered his thark ks to General Malone after his am- bition had been accomplished; and that, when General Malone, in making his own campaign, evidently called upon Judge Mann for the favors received. Judge Mann refused to take the stump In favor of General Malone because he was a judge. but takes the opportunity to say that having always supported you be- cause I deemed it for the best interests of the state, I shall continue to do SO, and am happy to add that my high esteem for you personally makes this most pleas ant duty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
EnqIand,s Gloomy Picture.

London, July 12.-The national ser vice bill, which provides for compul- sory service in the territorial army of all male citizens between the ages of IS and 30, was introduced in the house of lords today by Lord Roberts, who in supporting the measure, painted a gloomy picture of the condition of the oountry's defenses and the threatening denounced the present policy, which he characterized as "wilful gamble with the safety of the country and the eni- pire," and he claimed that his bill would furnish one million well trained and disciplined soldiers in a few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
WEEK. BEND RATES ON
 ILLINOIS CENTRAL
FIFTH ROAD IS ADDED TO THOSE ALLOWING SHOPPERS TO COME TO BIRMINGHAM AT REDUCED RATES ON SATURDAY..

The Illinois Central railroad announces that it will put on weekend rates, the order to become effective on next Satur- day, July F. The rate will be one fare for the round trip from various points and tickets will be, valid from Saturday noon until Monday at midnight. The Illi- nois Central is the fifth road which has granted weekend rates into Birmingham, Seaboard and Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic having already put on the low rates. The Frisco has also granted two day rates to Birmingham, the tickets being good during any two days during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Train Dispatchers Meet.

Laredo, Texas, July 12.-Representa- lives of the train dispatchers throughout the Republic of Mexico are holding a conference in Mexico City with General Manager Clark of the National railroad lines. It is reported here tonight that a serious controversy has arisen over the desire of the company to install native assistants in the various dispatchers of- fees of the system. The dispatchers who are almost exclusively Americans, fear this may result eventually in the dis placing pf all Americans by Mexican dis patcherS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
WANT JURY COMMISSION
 FOR JEFFERSON COUNT

At the instance of County Auditor Rob ert C. Morris, who has been working on the matter in conjunction with the so- licitor for some time, a bill has been drawn for presentation to and adoption by the legislature which provides for jury commission for Jefferson county.
 The bill which has been drawn under the plans outlined by the county auditor pro- vides for commission of five men, the probate judge to be chairman of the com mission. The members of this commission are to be appointed by the governor, and will consist of one man from the business interests, one from among the labor or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
COMES TO WEST END.
pr. w. M. BIackwelder Resigns Pas torate at Greenville.

Greenville, July 12.-(Special)-Dr. w. M. Blackwelder rendered his resignation yesterday morning as pastor of the Bap- tist church, having accepted a call to the church at West End, Birmingham. He will remain here until the early part of September, when he and his family will leave for their new home.
 Dr. Blackwelder has served the Green vile church for four and half years, during which time he has endeared himself to a wide circle of friends of all denom- nations. His deep piety and faithfulness have been recognized and appreciated. The church and Sunday school has pros pered under his ministry and spirit of harmony has prevailed
 It is with feeling of regret that the community will see him leave the work for another field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Crane Workers on Strike.

Philadelphia, July 12.-Following the refusal of the officials of the Midvale Steel works to replace the wage scale in force until IS months ago, 1s0 cleo tric crane workers are on strike at the steel plant. The crane workers de- mand an increase of 9 cents an hour. It Is understood that the plant will be eventually crippled by the action of the crane workers, 5000 other employees be- ing affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13

ganizations, one lawyer and the fourth man to be selected at large at the discre- tion of the chief executive.
 Under the provisions of the bill the com mission will hold one long summer term of perhaps 10 days. and two other sessions of not more than five days each, the com missioners to receive 8 a day for their services. Provision is also made for the employment of a clerk to be employed for six months at the rate of $500 a year.
 The provisions of the bill will call for meetings of the commission immediately after the adjournment of the courts in or der that they may select the jurors for the next term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
William M. Adams.

The death of William M. Adams occur red yesterday morning at Adamsville at ? o'clock, after about nine months con- tinued illness. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn his loss, and had numerous friends throughout Jefferson and Walker counties. MT. Adams was the first settler of Adamsville. soon after the civil war. He was about 69 years of age and member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral services will be held at the residence Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Two conqressmen Very III.

Washington, July 12.-(Special. 1.-TWO South Carolina ongressmen-Represent lives Ellerbe and Johnson-are critically i'll. Mr. Ellerbe met with an accident several weeks ago. breaking his leg
 Pneumonia developed yesterday. MT. Johnson has an attack of heart trouble. MT. Johnson Is serving his fifth term; MT. Ellerbe, his third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
eNearo Assistant Departs.

Mobile, July 12.-Elijah S. Handy, a negro, whose appointment as assistant in the weather bureau at Pensacola Fla, caused an upheaval a few weeks ago re- sulting in his being declared incompetent and final transfer to a similar position in the Mobile office, has left the local bureau. The simple announcement was made at the weather bureau that Han dys services had terminated and he had gone they did not know where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Mrs. Caroline Lapnaoe.

Mrs. Caroline Lappage, aged 53 years, died yesterday morning at>the residence of her daughter at 1925 Rush avenue. The funeral services will be from the late residence of the deceased at 1434 North Nineteenth street this afternoon at , o'clock. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her hus- band, James Lappage, and family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
William V. She,buine.

William V. Shelburne, the 6-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. S. " Shelburne, died Sunday night at the family residence, 2617 Avenue D. The funeral services will be from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be at the East Lake cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Lee Andrew Smith.

The funeral of Lee Andrew Smith, who died Friday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. G. Martin, at Zona, La took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his granddaughter Mrs. Alfred Leighton. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Cars at Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo, Mich., July 12.-All but three of the 30 automobiles which started from Detroit today in the Glidden tour arrived at Kalamazoo with perfect scores The running time for Glass A was hours and 10 minutes for 1928 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-13
Prison Sentence commuted.

Washington, July 12.-The President has commuted to four years the sen tence of Edward E. Flickenger Of Gallion, O.. manufacturer who was sentenced to seven and a half years for aiding and abetting Otto L. Hayes, president of the Gallion National bank In unlawfully misapplying funds. The communication is based on i'll health.