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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
I JRDETTE, A BIG FUR MARKET
Dealers Pay Good Prices for Skins of
All Kinds.

the recent agitation started by Profess
sor Dyche, state game warden, for the
protection of fur bearing animals of
kansas has not yet reached Burdette.
This city has become a fur market
and dealers here have been paying
good prices for all kinds suitable for
the fur market. AS consequence
many persons living along the Pawnee
river in Hodgeman and Pawnee coun-
ties have been following trapping as
profession this season.
Coon skins are bringing from $3.50
to $3.50; opossunl from 30 to so
cents; skunks and civit cat from so
cents to $3.50. according to size, while
hadEet mink and musk rat hides find
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18

Mr.. Walker took a prominent part
in the early history of the state. He
was brought up at the Walla WaHa
mission. fortunately escaping the
Whitman massacre of November 20,
1S47. which ended the life if his
teacher, Andrew Rogers, and of many
others whom he knew and loved.
In the spring of the following year
Mr.. Walker enlisted in the Oregon
Mounted Volunteers and soon there
after escorted a large party of settlers
and their families to the Willamette
valley. After attending school for a
while he returned to eastern Oregon,
but later came back and enlisted in
the First Oregon Volunteers and took
part in the early Indian wars
After his stirring career in the early
days. Mr.. Walker is spending a peace
full old age at his Albany home. sur
rounded by a large circle of friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
BRIsTow PLANNING A FIGHT.
Will Oppose Porto Rico Civil Govern
ment Bill in Senate.

Washington. Feb. 1s.-with the
charge that the sugar trust is plotting
to get complete control of the sugar
industry in Porto Rico, Senator Bris-
r IS organizing fight against the
Porto Rico civil government bill,
which has passed the house and is
pending in the senate.
Mr.. Bristow has been on the trail
of the sugar trust for two years. He
led the great fight for radical reor-
ganization of the sugar schedule dur
ing the tariff session in 1909, and ha d
a narrow escape from winning what
would have been The biggest victory
for insurgency during the session.
Now he has discovered what he con-
siders the evidence that the trust is
about to work itself into complete
control of Porto Rico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18

ready sale. One dealer in Burdette,
who has had much experience in pre-
pairing hides for eastern markets, is
buying and shipping jack rabbit skins.
He is also paying a good price for
the skins of house cats which, in
spite of the superstition among many
people in regard to killing them, has
greatly reduced the visible supply of
these useful animals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18

been on third reading. The bills were
sidetracked from day to day in order
that the Dave Leahy investigation
might proceed. With these bills out
of the way, the senate will devote its
entire attention to the big measures
now on the calendar and will perhaps
spend most of its time with the party
pledges, which have so far found little
welcome in the upper house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18

left for that place this afternoon.
Previous to his departure his con-
gregation and friends presented him
with a gold headed cane.
The ladies and congregation of the
church also entertained Mrs. Cox and
presented her with nice silverware re-
membranes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
Card of Thanks

We desire to thank the many friends
who so kindly assisted us during the
illness and death of our beloved hus-
band and father. Also for the many
beautiful flowers.
MRS. MALVINA COOPER
AND FAMILY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
seventh Cavalry in Honolulu.

sages received at Fort Riley from
Honolulu say that the Seventh cav
airy has arrived there The transport
spen Thursday at the port before the
long trip to the Philippines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
I'D BIRTHDAY.
Cyrus II. Walker, Oldest White Man
Born West of the Rockies.

Portland Ore, Feb. 1E-Cyrus H.
Walker of Albany, Ore. was born near
WaIIa Walla, Wash. at the Whitman
mission, December Z, 1888, and has
accordingly recently passed his seven
tv-second birthday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
REV. r. COX GOES TO KINGNAN.
Congregation Makes Presents Before
Minister Departs OberIin.

OberIin, Kan, Feb. 1S.-Rev. r.
Cox, who has been rector of Trinity
church (EpiscopaD here, has accept
ed a call from Kingman, Kansas. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-18
Moving West?

A car will load for Los Angeles. Cal,
Monday next. Enquirers regarding one
for Houston. Tex, April TO- Seattle,
March 1. can learn from the Mer-
chants Storage Co. Phones 1856.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
FINE OUTLOOK FOR
 ALABAMA CROPS
Captain Kolb Thinks Prospect Better Than It Has Been in
 Years

Montgomery March l3.-(Special)- According to Capt. Reuben F. Kolb. commissioner of agriculture and indus tries, crop conditions are more favor ably advanced in Alabama at the pres ent time than they have been in many years. Captain KoIb believes indica = tions point to season of almost un- precedented prosperity for the farme [ in this state-the only possible set back being in the event of long and continued spell of cold weather.
 For the farmer of the state, Captain Kolb says, the weather conditions have been ideal for the last three or four weeks, and he does not anticipate that there will be any material changes ir the conditions that have thus far pre- vailed. The sudden cold spell of some weeks ago did considerable damage tc the fruit and early vegetable crops. but 1t has since been learned that the dam age was not as great as had been antici , pated.
 Everything looks favorable for the farmer at the present time, and unless some unforeseen circumstance should arise, such as continued cold weather or a long season of drouth, 1t is be- leived that the crops this year will show an almost unprecedented advance over former seasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
ARM CUT OFF BY
 PASSING TRAIN

Hartselle, March 13.-(Special)- Dyke Speegle son of T. H. Speegle, a a farmer living a mile west of Hart selie, while asleep by the side of the railroad track this side of Decatur threw out his arm, it is supposed and his hand was so mutilated by passing train that it was found necessary by Dr. Pettey, the railroad surgeon, to amputate the right arm half way be- tween the elbow and hand.
 The young man, who was 23 year1 of afe Saturday, the day he was hurt was brought to Hartselle Sunday and l taken to his home. He. in company with three other young men, were try ing to get to Decatur on a freight train
 The conductor put them off by the wayside and they lay down and went to sleep by the side of the track. Later according to one of his companions they were awakened by Dyke, who told them he was ruined as his right hand was almost cut off He didn't knoW how 1t was done. One of the boys with him said he either was trying to catch another freight and caught his hand or else threw it across the track in his sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
New Corporations Formed

Montgomery, March 13.-tSpecial.) )-The secretary of state has received notice of the incorporation of a company known as Marengo Farms of Demopolis, Maren- go county. The new company is capital ized at S15,000 all of which has been paid 1n. The incorporators are J. H. Walker J. T. Stokely and K. S. Stokely. The new concern will deal in farm lands and real estate.
 The incorporation of the Alexander City Motor and Supply company of Tallapoosa county has also been reported to the sec Yetary of state. This company is capi- talized at s3,000 with $500 paid-in capi- tai The incorporators are J. W. Steven son. T. H. Sheet. P. s. Nolin. Sr., J. A. Lancaster. F. H. Hicks. H. T. Quick and F. o. Stevens.
 Another corporation reported was the Acme Building and Realty company of Birmingham. Capitalization, s2000: paid in capital, 5000. lncorporators: Fred A. Thomas, P. B. Coleman and Florence M. Thomas.
 Tn addition to these new incorporations Inc Acme Current Motor company of Bir- rnineham and the Twentieth Street Realty company of Birmingham. have each notified the secretary tf state of an in crease in their capital tOck from 5000 to 11o4o0a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
SELMA SEEKS A
 PLAYER MANAGER

Selma, March 13-(SpeciaD.-A player manager is wanted to take charge of the Selma club in the Southeastern league this season. This announcement was made few days ago by Captain B. R. Howard to whom the Selma franchise in the league was awarded at the recent Gadsden meeting.
 Since the National Baseball commis- sion has ruled that the recent reorganiz- ed league had the right to the name of Southeastern league Selma will get the players who composed the Knoxville club In the league last summer. Knoxville won the pennant last year and Selma will no doubt keep many of the players which that club had.
 But with the Knoxville club and of all of the men who have made applca- ton for berths this season on the Selma club there is not one whom Captain Howard believes would make a good manager. While no player Captain How ard will leave Tuesday afternoon for Gadsden to attend a meeting of the schedule committee which will convene in Gadsden on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
THE JUSTICE BILL
 COMES UP TODAY
Believed That Several Amendments to the Measure Will Be Offered
 in the House

Montgomery March -(Special.)- Among the bills on the calendar of the house that will come up for considera- tion tomorrow is the Justice medical bill, which has already passed the sen ate. This bill has created considerable interest throughout the state, the med ical profession as a whole being in- tensely interested in the measure
 Whether or not the bill will pass the house in its present form is not known, though it is believed an effort will be made to attach several important amendments to the measure.
 The bill, which is declared to have the strong support of the state board of health, is designed to regulate the practice of medicine in the state; to prescribe the qualified tions of practicing physicians and to provide for other more stringent regulations in regard to the work of physicians than at present obtain.
 Under it's provisions newspapers are prohibited from publishing all adver- tisements of quack doctors, or adver- tisements of misleading nature. This feature of the bill Is designed against all fakirs. as it Is claimed that much
 
 of their advertisements pertaining to rapid cure, and the various methods they use in hoodwinking the public,
 Another feature of the bill imposes strict regulations upon the practicing physician. Under It's provisions, the state board of examiners will have the right to revoke the license of a physi- clan against whom 1t is proven that he Is an habitual user of intoxicating liquors, drugs or opiates; or who uses liquor in a manner that is inconsistent with the dignity of his profession.
 By many of the leading physicians of the state the bill is said to be re- garded with favor, though there Is known to be some opposition to the measure. It is probable that when the bill comes up in the house tomorrow several amendments will be added as 1t is understood that there are some objectionable features in the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
RECALLS WHEN OPP
 WAS A PINE GROVE

Opp, March 13.-(Special.) )-The Rev. A. l.. Sellers of Troy. Ala. closed ten days meeting here last night which he has been conducting at the Methodist Episcopal church of this place. Rev Sel- lars was one of the first ministers to or ganize a church at this place. About nine years ago when the town of Opp was nothing but a pine-grove, he conducted several services here and offered prayer under the shade of the pines. This is the first time he has been able to re- turn and the people all seemed to vel come him. The Rev Sellars congratu- lated the people of the town and com munity upon it's splendid growth and especially upon the two church edifices.
 Fire destroyed two dwellings in Opp this morning about o'clock, originating in vacant house owned by J. R. Ward. Before the. fire company could render ser vice the dwelling occupied by MT. Wal ters had caught. both being totally de- stroyed The damages are supposed to be about $500, and about half covered by insurance.
 Mr. Johnson of Evergreen, Ala. has opened up a large retail buggy and har- ness store at this place.
 Dr. J. c. Mcleod of this place is erect ing dwelling on Ida avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
REVENUE BILL IS
 STILL UP IN AIR
Motion May Be Made Today to Have Matter Returned
 to the House

Montgomery, March 3.-(Special.)- means committee of the house today no action has yet been taken with refer ence to reporting the revenue bill The committee held session this afternoon and another tonight, and they will meet again tomorrow morning at o'clock. Whether or not the committee will at that time decide to report the bill is a matter that has been rather freely dis cussed about the hotel lobbies tonight, the opinion as to the probable action of the committee being equally divided.
 Should the committee decide not to re- port the bill tomorrow, a motion will be made on the floor of the house to have the bill returned to the house, to which it properly belongs.
 This announcement was made tonight by Judge R. l.. Parks of Covington, who, In discussing the situation, said: 'T do not know what the ways and means committee will do with the bill but if it is not reported tomorrow I shall maze a motion to have the bill returned to the house, in order that that body may dis cuss the measure in a committee of the whole"
 Gov. Emmet ONeal is said to be con- siderably disappointed over the delayed action of the committee, as he had hoped to see the bill reported tomorrow. When the governor was asked for an opinion concerning the matter, however, he stated that he did not care to discuss the ques- tion, though those who have talked with him on the subject say that he Is much worried in regard to the situation
 The committee this afternoon and ,o- night discussed both the Bowie-Harding- Brooks bill and the Smith bill, the opin- ion being divided concerning the merits of the two measures. The introduction of the latter measure is, In the opinion of many, unauestionaby the cause of he delay of the committee in reaching any conclusion in the matter
 The situation in regard to the reve- nue bill Is at present more complicated than it has been since the measure has been in the hands of the committed It is reported that some members do not want the bill acted upon during the pres ent session. believing that the bill should come up for consideration at an extra session of the legislature, which recent events have seemed to make necessary
 The house meets tomorrow at noon and the committee will have several hours to discuss the bill before the legis- lative session convenes. What action the committee will take is altogether prob lematical, though there can be no doubt in the language of Judge Parks, that a motion will be made to have the revenue bill returned to the house If 1t is not re- ported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
MAD DOG ATTACKS
 MOBILE CHILDREN

Mobile, March 1S-(SpeciaD The two children of MT. and Mrs. J. P Wheeler, aged two and six years respectively, were badly bitten this morning by dog which had been their playmate for over a year and which suddenly developed rabies. The screams of the little ones attracted the attention of their mother who, with the assistance of neighbors, succeeded in driving the animal off.
 Later a veterinary surgeon captured the animal and took him to a veterinary hospital for observation where the dog died short time afterwards of hydro phobia of the most malignant type. physician who was called dressed the in- juries and then ordered the children taken to Montgomery where they will be given the Pasteur treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
EDUCATOR KEYiIS
 KILLED BY HORSE


 Columbus. Ga, March 13.-(SpeciaD.- Dr. Howard w. Key, formerly a prom inent member of the Methodist ministry, and well known throughout the state, was instantly killed this afternoon. and his wife very seriously and perhaps fa- tally injured by being thrown from buggy.
 They were driving pony out Tenth street, and the horse becoming fright ened at nearby train swerved suddenly and began to run away, both Dr. and Mrs Key being thrown out.
 In falling Dr. Keys head struck a telegraph pole that had been sawed off foot or so above the ground, and he was instantly killed An ugly gash was cut behind his ear, and his face was badly bruised. Mrs. Key is in the hospital tonight, with several ribs broken and in g condition so serious that the phy- scans cannot yet tell the outcome.
 Dr. Key was formerly president of Andrew College at Cuthbert, Ga. He was son of Bishop Joseph s. Key of the Methodist \ church, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
LAY CORNERSTONE
 FOR NEW CHURCH Christian Science Congre- gatiOn to Build Colo
 nial Structure

sterday at sunset the cornerstone for the new First Church of Christ, Scientist of Birmingham was laid with simple ceremony. Present were the readers and officers of the church. the building com mittee and two charter members and they placed in position the copper box con taining the Bible, Science and Health with key to the Scriptures by Mary Baner Eddy and all of the other publications of the Christian Science church
 The new structure will be located at the corner of Eleventh avenue south, and Twenty-first street where the church owns very desirable lot 125x157 in one of the choicest residence sections of the city The architect for the new structure is Harry Wheelock, and its design vii be colonial. It will cost when completed be- tw cen s700o and sSOo0 and is considered cnly a temporary structure to meet the present needs of the congregation. On the cornerstone are the words First Church of Christ, Scientist Erected 1911." :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
COMMISSION
 BILL IS JONAH AT CAPITOL

from that end of the line vouchsafed a hello that would melt the heart of criminal. Es. -s--.t,s ~. ! l.g .4aaass
 How. about the Birmingham commits sion government bilIlthis timess" queried the scribe. siIt was the Fourteenth simi- lar question he had put on the same day. Then it was that the reporter was put ons stofa state secret. The secret is that the sign is. going np-when- the bill is signed 't a
 There's no way of axoiding it.
 An amusing feature connected with the commission government biN was discov- cred today, when it was foundsfthat the enrolling clerk had by mistake transposed the words Under and "Over" in such connection as would have proved fatal 10 the bill in after years, had the mis- take not been corrected in the interim. The bill was written to read that no one could be a candidate for commits soner under the age of 25 years, though the bill now in the hands of Governor Emmet O'Neal reads that no candidate over the age of 25 yesrs can go before the people, and serve on the commission Ths mistake, of course, is not a vital one and can be corrected by the simple pro- cess. it is thought, of having the en- rolling committee call the measure from the gubernatoral office long enough to pace the correct words in the documents. This Will in all probability be done.
 In discussing the bill tonight Governor Emmet ONeal announced that he in- tends to fully investigate every phrase of the measure and to see to 1t that no mistakes, of any variety are included in the measure which is finally acted upon. This will mean that the states chief executive will utilize every moment of his spare time in carefully reading the measure F1 Then. when the last steps are taken ths sign will go up in front of the capitol and it will go up for keeps"
 It will be placed in a conspicuous posi- tion so that everyone who reads may learn that the matter Is finally disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Twelfth Society Circus

The twelfth annual Society Circus was presented at the Jefferson theatre yester- day afternoon and last night. At the two performances there was sign read ing IS. R. O. displayed long before the hour set for the shows beginning.
 The presentation, in passing, was that of local people, principally members of the Athletic club and the younger smart set, who every year revel in circus fool cry for the benefit of the aforementioned club or some other cause worthy. This time it was for the benefit of those who suffer from the white plague and who tain.
 In the audience last evening were many who remember the first and then the second society circus and to them this was the cream of the entire course.
 The acrobatic stunts which started the show were participated in by lot of young men, trained as athletes and they show up wonderfully we'll An individual act by Press Evens. of an aerial kind. attracted wonder and amazement because of Its hazardous character. The Arab Patrol of the Shrine was good, being given by several Masons of high stand ing. "Steamboat Bill,' dance partici- pated in by the Miles boys, Billy Cobb and Ed Spencer was bully. Billy Cobb was distinguishable in this quartette. Part I. was concluded by the Boys in Khaki doing a fine acrobatic drill and climbing the walls on the order of the Zouave method.
 Part two consisted, first in a one act comedy, "A Candid Violet" rendered with Miss Finely Sommerville as the leading feminine character The plot was airy but excelently rendered and pro- duced quite a bundle of laughs from time to time.
 Walter Blackman, the widely known cartoonist and creator of Mandy oper- ated his own invention called the pro jectoscope.' This machine is so arranged that the hand of the artist can be seen drawing his creations as they are worked upon the curtain. He drew several Man. dy'' sketches. one of ''T. R. labeled the unknown" and one of Melville Dren- nen showing how extremely like Nick LonRWOrtn ne IS, as Tor as mead adOrn- ment goes. On the same picture he warned Erskine Ramsay not to laugh as it is known Erskine had little on Mel vile when it comes to the hirsute ef- fects. With drawing of the "Scarem" skirt MT. Blackman said huff" and closed with that.
 The dances, aeroplane girls and other tLa most enjoyable society circus ever given here. Behind 1t all, it is easy enough to see the tire less arranging of the Miles brothers to whom all honor be forever.
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