davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21

roads, was considered at conference
by senate and house committees joint
~ with the officers of the State Fed
Grafton Of Labor. The constitution of
Oklahoma provides that the state may
engage in private business. The move
ment comes largely from organized
labor. The cost of construction, in
Guiding equipment, is to be about 49,
900 a mile. Bonds for the building
would be issued and guaranteed by
the state. Should the scheme make
favorable progress in the legislature.
it will be submitted to vote OF the
people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21

Kansas product while Sims was point
ed out as an Ohio midget (Ohio was
the home of President Hayes). Presi-
dent Hayes and party took dinner
specially prepared for them in a tent.
This being over they were shown I'M
der escort of members of the guards,
everything of interest on the grounds.
From the reviewing stand President
Hayes, General Sherman and some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21
GRAIN MOVEMENT Is HEAVY.
Fears Are Expressed by Western
Roads in Car Shortage.

Kansas City, MO-, Jan. 21.-Railroad
lines entering Kansas City from the
corn and wheat belt report heavy
grain movement. which is taxing the
available supply of cars. Loading is
very heavy in Missouri. Nebraska,
Kansas and Oklahoma and the predic-
ton is made that unless the market
breaks talk Of car shortage and equip
ment famine will be heard. Business
has picked up rapidly during the past
ten days and there are some evidences
of the rush that prevailed when range
stock was moving. So far there have
been no actual shortages of cars, but
car distributors have been busy for
several days and the amount of load
ing now in evidence gives promise OF
harder work later on If continued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD.

If you suffer from bleeding. itching.
ses 9r aad N tell zou se nov to Uu9s
yourself at home by the new absorption
treatment; and viii also send some of
references from your own locality II re-
quested. Immediate relief and permanent
cure assured. Send no money. but tell
others of this offer. Write today to Mrs.
n. Summers. Boz ?. South Bend. EoA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21

with blue, and the coats with white
epaulets. making up a haberdashery
more striking than anything in all the
West, at a cost of over $1,500.
A "Grand BaIP' Given.
After the new toggery arrived and
was tried out as to making and fit, it
was decided to hold q grand New
Years ball at Costa's opera house. now
the Commerce building. In order to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21
STATE RAILROAD IN OKLAHOMA
LEGISLATURE Would Build Two Cross
Country Lines.

Oklahoma City. Jan. 21.-A scheme
contemplating the building by the
state of a railroad line from north
western to southeastern Oklahoma and
another line from north to south
paralleling one of the trunk line rail-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21

When inter-
viewed upon the
subject by a re-
porter, one of the
United Doctors.
who have their
Topeka institute
located at 610
Kansas ave-, said
that he heartily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21
Old soldier Tortured.

Old Soldier Tortured.
For years 1 suffered unspeakable tor
ture from indigestion, constipation and
liver trouble write A. K. Smith. war
veteran at Erie, Pa, but DR.. Kings New
Life Pills fixed me all right. They're
simply great" Try them for any stom-
ach, liver OF kidney trouble. Only Csc at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21
KoUNs AND PARKER SPEAK.

quence as against the loss OF life under
other circumstances
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-21

pubic %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
he SAW DIETZ SHOOT.
First Witness Testifies That Defendant
Fired -Four Times.

Hayward. May Sin the trial of
John Dietz, charged with the murder
of Oscar Harp, Theodore Durdson of
Rice Lake, was the first witness to-
day. He was standing at the edge of
the woods at Cameron Dam during the
exchange of shots between inmates of
tn, Dietz cabin and officers who laid
siege to Dietz's stronghold.
DurdsOn testified he saw John Dietz
come out of the cabin and fire four
shots while Leslie was running during
the fuSillade.
Ole Bredeson testified he saw the
run from the cabin to the barn.
Albert Bredeson, another spectator,
said he heard reports which sounded
as if they came from the cabin. Sew
eral other witnesses gave similar testi-
mony. Roland Ackley, a deputy, who
was with Harp, Pomerlo and McWhor-
ter during the siege of the Dietz cabin,
said he heard three reports from the
barn and saw three deputies get up
and run, leaving a dark object behind
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
Small Wares

soc Belts, 25c-Elastic, leather, velvet and tin
sci.
25c Belts 15c-Patent leather, black or red;
misses and children's sizes.
soc Carriage Bags, 39c-An assortment of
styles; broken lines.
Csc Bar Pins, 1Oc-To be with jabots and
Dutch collars.
25c Belt Pins, 19c-Sapphire amethyst and TO-
paz settings; splendid assortment.
soc Coral Necklaces 39c-Medium and extra
lengths; assorted sizes.
15c Ribbon, 1Oc-Another assortment of silk
taffeta; extra widths; black and colors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
Csc Silk Null Csc

Dainty jacquard patterns; black, white tan,
shades of blue and pink; 81 inches wide; some
cash buying is a wonderful help for you well as
ourselves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05

the blood of the nation, if the plans of
DIR. ]. B. McFatrich, president of the
board of education, materialize.
The president of the board of education
has plan by which every section of the
country would have an opportunity TO
compete in the music writing contest. He
believes that this can be brought about
in the near future, with the assistance of
the board and other local organizations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
$3.50, $3.50, SIS, $1,000

Young Mems Blues and Browns, SS.95-IheSe
snappy suits for the young men. Quality and
style are right-cannot be duplicated for $10
See the new shades of brown, also a good blue
serge at only SS95.
Boys Clothng-Boys' double breasted Knick
erbocker Suits in fancy cheviots and cassirneres
well made, strong wearing qualities extra good
j values at 1925 and $2.95.
Boys Khaki Trousers in bloomer and knick-
erbocker STYLE made of drill khaki cloth, cut full;
ages to 16, at Soc
Boys ROmpers, in plain blue, nicely trimmed:
good thing for the little felow-25c and 39c.
Mems Topeka Wooden Mill Pants, $3.50 and
$3.95-We offer you two excellent patterns in
dress pant; half peg style, fancy weaves, in grey,
cashmere side buckles-you know the quality
$3.50 and $685..
Mems Soft and Derby Hats, specials, $500,
$3.50, $500 and $3.50-A new shape and good
quality hat here to suit you.
Mems soft Styles assorted colors, 81 and $3.50
Mems Derby Hats, Dunlap shapes, $3.50 and S3.
Genuine John B. Stetson Hats, Columbia style
or small shapes for young men, only $780,
Mems Dress Shirts-our $1.00 quality, S5c-
Let us supply you with shirts; patterns in
fine percales, coat styles, cut full to fit you'll
look right and feel comfortable; you'll also save
on the price; you'll be satisfied in every way-a
81. 90 shirt for S5c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
Underwear and Hosiery

vests 1Oc-Low and wit
of crochet insertion
yoke trimming fancy ribbed very elastc-all sizes
Misses Gauze Pants. 15c-Knee lace
trimming cambria band with wellworked button
sizes 2 to IA years.
soc Union Suits 29c-Childrens to
by Minneapolis Waist Co.; tapes with extra
waist line length witt
sleeveless and low neck.
Cumfy Union Suits 5Oc-Come n extra large sizes
that will slip shoulder;
trimming at the knee.
finish; patterns; fast black.
Infants 1Oc-Pink or blue: paterns:
early seasons special
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05

Every schol child in America will be
asked to contribute a penny to the fund
for the best national anthem. Each COM
munity will hold its own contest, the local
winner to receive half of the amount
raised by that community. The remainder
of the sum will be forwarded to the head
quarters of national association, which
body is part of the plan.
When an anthem finally is selected from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
PLAN INSPECTION OF PLANTS.
Bill Would Allow Secretary of AgricuI-
ture to Establish Quarantine.

Washington, May 5.-A bill to regulate
the importation and interstate transporta-
ton of nursery stock was introduced here
by Representative Simmons of New York
1t would enable the secretary of agricllI
ture to establish and maintain quarantine
districts for plant diseases and insects
and TO regulate the movement of fruit
plants and vegetables from infected dis
trictS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05

Wilson today saying that it would be i'm
possible for him to stop in Topeka. Gov
ernor Wilson is making a tour of the
speaks before the Knife and Fork cub
tonight He goes to Denver tomorrow and
it was urged that he stop off in Topeka
few hours and visit the governor and
Commercial club and meet some good
Kansas men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
win Not Sion i'm ToDeka.

Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jer-
sey will not stop in Topeka tomorrow to
take luncheon with the Commercial club
and make a few remarks. Governor
Stubs received a telegram from Governor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
Save Money on
Your ClOthina

Memo and young mems Spring and Summer
Suits that attractive in style, fine quality,
cellent workmanship; in a large variety of this
seasons newest patterns and choicest shades. Top
nOtchers in every respect except price. We offer
you high grade clothing at saving prices from
.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
36-inch percale SIC Yard

The "AdmiraP' Brand, and there is
splendid assortment of dark grounds with
neat patterns, to choose frOm-10c per yard
is the regular price-a Is per cent saving if
bought here today or tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05

among the thousands expected to be sub
mitted, congress will be asked to declare
it the national anthem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
Corset Specials

soc Batiste Corset, 45c-Medium and short
models four hose supporters attached; made Of
light weight batiste, and exceptionally we'll boned
75c Corset, 69c-As good garment as most
credit stores offer at $1O0-have heavy hose
supporters attached; neatly trimmed none i ust-
able boning; long model.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
Muslin Underwear and Corsets

25c Corset Cover 15c-Trimmed with narrow
embroidery edge made of soft finished nansook;
price. 5s
1Oc Panties, 5c--We have few more pairs of
muslin panties in small sizes than we need; they
are made of cambria finished material; as long as
the lot lasts, at this special price.
SIPS Petticoats, 98c-Beautiful embroidery
trimmed garments for women; made of nainsook
finished muslin some odd garments at u cash
close-out price
$1.25 Princess Slips, 9Sc-Made of good quality
of white lawn; embroidery or lace trimming; full
range of sizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-05
PUSH NEW ANTHEM PLAN.
Chicago Professor Would Hold Song
Contests in Every Town.

Chicago, May 5.-Half million dollars
will he raised as a prize for the composer
Of a song that shall stir into patriotism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
News of Opelika

opelika. october 1i.-(Speeial.) )--'fhe re- suits of one of the horse rases at the Birmingham State Fair this week was es- peeially pleasing 10 the lovers of horse flesh in this section, High Medinm, the winner Of the 2.11 pacing event, is owned by pr. C. $. Yarbrough of Auburn, and he is receiving many compliments from his frienGs here. pr. Marlborough was an interested spectator at the races during the week. Others from Opelika attending the fair were N. r. Renfro, Joe l.. Ren- fro, C. .R. McCrary, T. F. Williamson, Jr. Henry Hawkins. Ray Hunt, Dr. A. B. Bcanett and others. all reporting the fair l. be q big occasion.
 Nr. ". II. Melton. president of the N. C. T. L. Of this city, left this morning to attend tho state convention in Decatur. She will stop over few days with her aisteT, Mrs William Givens, at lrondale.
 The remains of Mrs. Sue Dallas, whose death occurred at Montgomery. were brought to Roxana for burial, her old home rlaee.
 social event of much interest will be tne marriage on October Is of Miss Lucy Little of Auburn and Mir. Harvey Ham mond Of Ohio, which will be solemnized A- the Auburn Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15

tie, and she, herself. wished to return to her command and secure an honor- able discharge or a soldiers grave. she cared not which, except that in case she secured the former she would be entitled to 160 acres of land, which would be all her worldly possessions. No objee- tion was raised to her going to the front, and I could never learn her fate"
 Were there women in arms in those heroic days that developed such demi- gods as Sam Davis? Or were the gallant men around the iresides of convai-s escent camps more credulous than timid? The kind hearted veteran who related among the people of north AlA bama and Tennessee these interesting "reminiscences of war times passed away at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, some months ago, and his death was published, with expressions of regret in his home papers and the Columbia Tenn. Herald. He was a Christian, a prohibitionist, the historian of his local camp of the Grand Army of the Re public and personally enjoyed the con- fidence due to one so devoted to the principles he professed and so chari' ably minded forwarded the southern peo- pie. The world Is better that such mer as this gray haired old union veteran have lived and died
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
Bilbro Reconyenes Grand Jury

Cadsden, October 1i.-tSpeeiall ll-Jndse J. A. Bilbro today issued his expected call for a reeonyening of the grand jury which vas adjourned week aso today. The jury is called to reasseanele on the sSd of this month. Ky some nnaeeeuntahle over sight q number ol eases that should have had attention were overlooked. and the sitofneys who had clients sa ss0 waiting for the action of the 5ars indsetiag them or giving them aho14N hroagh, such pressure 10 bear on The court that tue judge decided | waS aat g.sas te eau t6a jury together again gtkhs aW&N. eNon though il had to he ,3sae a. Sr1st eS- rfnse 10 tho county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
COLBURN STILL
 HOLDS POSITION

Chattanooga. October 1i.-Mayor W. J. Colburn of this city, whose position as commissioner and secretary of the Chattanooga and Chiekamauga National Military Park commission, Acting Sec retary of War Oliver, sought recently to have vacated, claims that he has not been displaced, inasmuch as President Taft suspended the order before the date- on which fl 'wds- to take effect
 Major Colhurn. on this presumption, declares that General John T. Wilder is mot a member of the commission as General Wilder took the oath of of flee on September 30 and the presi- dential ruling was several days before slpul ia Lt.
 It appears that President Taft has informed friends of Major Colburn that he. the President, held up the entire matter by an order about September 2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Route for Good Roads

To the Editor of The AgeHerald:
 1 notice that the good roads commit tee will be en route from your town to Huntsville by the way of Oneonta, Boaz, Albertvllle, etc. We are very much in- terested n the good roads movement, and are situated On the line from Oneonta to Boaz. and surely have the advantage of good ground on which to. build good road as ii s a valley route with no hiil of any magnitude, and great deal of the ground is Il natural ehert bed. There is a good eaf ta get up the mountain to Boaz. We will be delighted to meet with your committee here on the 1Ith inst. as tLey are making the trip through, and give. them hearty welcome. on the even ing of the 17th after leaving Oneonta.
 M. r. CORNELIUS Mayor. Walnut Grove, October 13, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
Conference Is Postponed

Austin, Tex. october 14.--At the requeSd of Governor Sanders of Louisiana todASI Governor Colquitt sent telegraphle M quiries to the governors of the cotton growing states asking if it will be agreel able to them to postpone the proposed conference to be held at New Orleans. from October g to October B. trhe con- ference suggested by Governor Colquitt is to devise means to maintain cotton prices The governors of Alabama, Arkansas and Virginia replied tonight that the new dats would be satisfactory,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
LiQuor Cases Yield Revenue

Anniston. October 14,-( Special. l-Iu six cases for alleged violation of the prohibition law, the city court of An niston thls week has taken forfeitures in bonds in The sum of sl60o against six defendants. Tom Ferguson. John Doherty. John Eden. A, j. Lee. VIII Carson and |. B. Welch. Those who hold witnesses certificates are feeling good at the prospect of big revenue, as their money comes from the fines and forfeiture fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
T UFER IS SUED BY
 SPORTING WRITER

Tulsa. Okla, October 14.-F. B. Ufer Tulsa oil magnate and manager for Car Morris, erstwhile white hope" when in- formed today that Bat Masterson New York sporting writer, had entered suit against him for damages, said he had an- ticipated that such action would be taken
 ''Tbe suit is the outcome of a letter sent cut by New York newspaper men to which my name was unauthoratively signed" Ufer explained
 Ufer decleres that his disagreement with Maslerson originated in controversy ir New York before the Morris Flynn fight when the genuineness Of the proposed match was challenged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
New Decatur Sells Bonds

Decatur. october 14.-tSpecial.)-- Now Decatur has Just sold s2O,ocO worth of public school bonds to Spltzc, Berick X Co. of Toledo, Ohio. The de- nominations of the bonds are $500 and bear , per cent annual interest and are to run for 25 years. From this sale Of bonds s10.000 worth of old bonds will he retired and the other s10,000 will be used in repairing and fitting up tho public school buildings of New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
Madison County Delegates

Huntsville, October 14.-fSpeciaD--JuJ W. T. Lawler has apointed the follow ing gentlemen to represent Madison coun-l ty as delegates at the Good Roads con- .vention in Selma: Capt. J. W. Grayson, M. F. Anderson, James H. Pride, Claren- don Davis, R. E. Spragins, George P.I Cooper John J. Bradley, T. w. Pratt, H. D. Westmoreland R. c. Chase, S. S.l Fletcher, S. M. Stewart. John M Hamp- ton, w. F. Garth and Joseph J. Bradley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
Eagle Furnace to Go in Blast

Gatsden. October i.-(Special) )-rhe charcoal furnace of the Eagle Iron com rany of Chattanooga at Attalla, which has been idle for a long time, Is soon to so In blast. This is the report re- ceived here today, and 1t Is expected that within few weeks Iron will be made by Iaa stack, The furnaoe employees. like 200 men, counting those that get out the wood as well as those immediately at the furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
Dr. Munhall's Meetings

Gadsden. October ~lSpeelal.l-pr Nunhall, the noted evangelist. has cap tured Gadsden and the union revival meetings that are being held in the tent tabernacle In this city are drawing enor- inous crowds. Not only the people of the city bui hundreds from the country. are turning out night after night to hear the great divine. A great programme has been mapped out for the coming week in whith the services are expected to reach thelr grehtest height in the matter of in- frraEi ana attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
SOME INTERESTING NEWS AND
 GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON
BY WALTER HARPER

he said: T have had a very ordinary existence except that I got married.
 You were getting pretty well along in years when you got married, weren't you?" the doctor was asked.
 q am not going to answer that, ne parried. T am like the maiden lady who was on the witness stand and when sae was asked how old she was refused to answer. Finally she did say, I was born in the forties' The examining attorney asked B. C. or A. D. ?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
STENZEL ECZEMA LIQUID
 FOR SKIN DISEASES

A colorless liquid for cleansing. puri- flying and healing all skin and scalp diseases. Stops all itching or pain the moment it touches the skin and few days after using 1t the disease begins To disappear. Cleanses old sores and cures eczema permanently Sold in Birmin gham by Jacobs Pharmacy, Col Ter Drug Co. Patton-Pope Drug O.: price $i0O Made by Park Chemical Co. San Antonio. Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
William H. Russell Dies

Huntsville, October n-tSpeciall-Wil- liam H. Russell. veteran of the Spanish Amenean and Philippine wars. died yes- terday afternoon at the home of his mother. Mrs. samuel II. Russell. in this city, after a lingering Illness. He was I, years old and unmarried. Mr. Russells health was Guined by his service in the Philippines and his condition has been declining since he returned home several wears ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
JacksOn-MasOn

Decatur. October 14.-(Special. )-l One of the prettiest church weddings oG5 the fall season was that of Miss MadgeI Jackson of Decatur to William Gresham Mason of Murfreesboro, Tenn, which, took place at the First Methodist church here last evening at o'clock,
 the ceremony being performed by then brides grandfather, pr. A. R. Wil -N son, assisted by Dr. J. W. Newman,4 ,4 pastor of the First Methodist church. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15

grafters. who already seek to ride it; against men who have a selfish eye on contracts or seek to push their products end leave the public to find out later thas the work was not lasting. or the material the proper one for perlnenancy. In Wash ington there has been a great contest ir regard to the question of pure foods and edulterants. and difference of opin- ion between experts and chemists as to what is deleterious. and Great Scott! even the question of what is whisky is un- determined; therefore. it Is to be expect- ed that the matter of the best, most la sting, the most satisfactory road ma terial, will be a matter of discussion. With only the tallow dip of observation. and the midnight oil of a study of those who long years ago travelled the same way we are going-but heaven knows not the same class of roads! l myself say let's follow the ancients of Gaul. Brittany and Peru, who. like Shakes reares grave digger. built for eternity 1t would seern-the voices of the stones speak to us, and the bricks they laid were not of the Fools Errand' class. but were made with straw"--made and laid on honor!
 And fer Engineer Eggleston's informa- ton ] wish to say that experience in some states with the best crushed road ma ter'als of ai. classes is, that horses and heavy vehicles pound it up and powder it. opening cracks in the road, and the [suction of the heavy, fast flying auto mobile soatters it like the ''hopes we set our hearts upon" as to good roads. willy nily" in dust, gradually 'disintegrating the work ol engineers and road builders who had thought that the educated theo- risfs and technicalists linew-but 1t seems they didn't. Respectfully.
 PERCY CLARK. Birmingham. October l4. 1911.