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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-14
Hundreds of Miscellaneous Toys

Iron Trains S2.25 and down to 1Oc-
Wagons. Carts. Surveys, Engines.
Hook and Ladders. etc. S2.9S
and down TO Sc.
Toy Tea Sets $1.9S down to &c.
Automobiles. Sicds. Wagons. etc.
4.9S and down TO Zoe.
Air Rifles S1.25 and down 20 soc.
Rubber Balls SOC. 25c. 10c and SC.
Rubber Animals 25c To fOc.
And many hundred others we
cannot mention here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-14

Fine China-We were successful
in capturing the entire sample line
OF the Reinhold Schlagunilchk
Factory. at Half Price. We have
assorted il and put IL out on sale
at Half Price. It's a rare Oppor-
tunity to buy china from Germany's
finest artists. All hand work at
half regular prices. Also one lot
OF Japanese Ware. Priced about
Half Fine china cups and saucers,
1Oc.
Large size Plaques Csc values Zoe
One 25c Counter is filled with
regular soc china
One SOC Counter contains many
pieces OF china worth 81 and Sl.z5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
FINE PROGRAMME
Of Races and Other Events at Fair
 Grounds July

July Fourth will be gloriously celebrated at the State Fair grounds according 10 the programme as arranged by Manager Sparks and his associates. The festivities will begin at high noon and continue until midnight. Excursions will be run from all points within a radius of hundred niles, and very low fares are offered by u e railroads.
 In the afternoon there will be races or all kinds aeroplane flights by the lead ing tird men of the country, old-tme foot and sack races. horse show, egg hunts, bahy shows, and other games and pas times to delight the children.
 At night the track and grounds will be brilliantly illuminated and races will be run. The.e will be running, trotting and automobile races for prizes, and dare devil speed to smash time records by mo- torcycles Robert Stubbs and Mitchell will compete for the 9O0-mile race and a large purse has been hung up for this event There will also be public mar riage by a well-known couple, and all ready Manager Sparks has long list of applicants. IT. day will come to an end with monster disyplay of beautiful fire works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
AN ORDER FOR 50,OO0
 TONS OF COAL PLACED.
Atlantic Coast Line Gives First of the Annual Railroad
 Orders

A contract for 5O,0p0 tons of coal has been given the Birmingham Coal and Iron company by the Atlantic Coast Line as a portion of the large order always placed in Birmingham by that line. The order placed is the first one of the heavy yearly railroads orders placed in the Birming- ham district by railroad interests.
 It is stated that the other railroads that purchase coal here for yearly de- livery are in the market actively and that bids are being received by their fuel agents. It is expected that within the next few days the various railroads will place orders here for heavy tonnage of coal for the incoming fuel year.
 The contract awarded the Birmingham Coal and Iron company was given at Fo; tsmouth after a large gathering of sales managers had been heard and their bids opened.
 The coal situation, which has main- tained a rather quiet condition for sew eral months, seems to be rather brisk on the eve of the railroad orders. The re- cent resumption of some furnace proper ties swept a large amount of coal off the local market 1t being consumed in the furnaces, and within a short time the sit uation Is expected to become far better than has been felt here in several weeks
 Tie various railroad orders anticipated, coupled with the cotton factory trade and other frightening conditions generally, indicate the awenking in the coal trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
BUSINESS MEMS
 LEAGUE APPROVED
Virginia Trade Journal Has Article on Attracting Trade
 to City,

In the last issue of the Merchant Jour- nal of Commerce. for the month of July, published by Norman H. Johnson of Lynchburg, Va, appears a full two-page article headed, Attracting Trade to City" with the following note: "The Business Mems league of Birmingham m akes this city the chief shopping center for the entire surrounding territory"
 The lengthy article treats of a short history of the development of Birming- ham and then proceeds to show to some extent the plans pursued and the results achieved by the Business Mems league of this city by way of bringing trade here, and likewise something of the Business Mems efforts and achievements in gener- ai municipal development.
 In the story a facsimile of full page add used by the Business Mems league is eI11ployed as an illustration of what may be accomplished by the get together spirit." The success of the league is at tributed first, ito a good city; second, to a cooperative organizations third, to efficient officers; fourth, to public spirit; fifth. to live newspapers, and sixth, to malicious advertising
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
NESMITH DENIES
 INJUNCTION ASKED Tidewater Company Has Franchise Right in the
 WOodlawn Work

The petition of R. DuPont Thompson, filed Thursday in the city court asking for the issuance of a writ of injunction restraining the Birmingham, Bessemer and Ensley railroad company from cer- tain construction work at Second ave- nue south, between Slxtieth and Sixty first streets, Woodlawn, has been denied by Judge c. c. Neesmith before whom the hearing was given on last Saturday,
 A written decree was not handed down by the court, but Judge Nesmith explain ed that he denied the petition on the grounds that according to the franchise granted by the city to the defendant en the case, the operation of street cars for, passenger traffic would not impose ad- ditional servitude on the plaintiff who owns abutting property, as was alleged In the petition of the orator.
 In the bill of complaint 1t was shown that Second avenue, south, adjoining the property of the petitioner, is very nar- row and it was claimed that the laying of a double track would necessarily make of the thoroughfare mere railroad right-of-way, thereby destroying the beauty of the property of the plaintirr and causing its value to be depreciated. The petition asked for an injunction re- straining the operations of the company temporarily, until certain compensation had been made by the defendant, and finally for the indefinite suspension of the work of the company in that neigh borhood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
STRUCK BY CAR
Little James Doster Has a Narrow
 Escape From Death

Little James Doster, the 9-year- old son of J. T. Doster, had very narrow escape from death yesterday afternoon at 1:3o o'clock at the corner of FssA-
 land avenue and Twenty-first street
 when he was knocked down by Lake view car and dragged under the fender of the car. By quick work of the motor man the car was brought to a stand still almost immediately and the young boy escaped with few bruises.
 Young Doster had been down the street and was on his way home on Ash street when he arrived at the cor ner at Twenty first street an incoming Lakeview car was standing still and he attempted to cross in front of it. Just as he started to cross the tracks, the car started; struck him and knocked him to the ground. Before the car could be stopped, he was dragged under the fender and carried about five feet.
 When the car was stopped, the boy was crying, being very badly scareds but after he was picked up 1t was found that he was uninjured other than badly bruised He was taken to his resi- dence on Ash street and Fourteenth avenue, where his bruises were at- tended to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
TO LEARN CHICKEN FARMING
 ON EXTENSIVE AUTO TOUR

of Its kind in the south and the best equipped. While the tourists are away the local business will not lag any but will be carried forward without inter ruption.
 1t is stated the two chicken raisers will begin the operation of a farm for the exclusive rearing of game and fancy fowls not unlike some of the farms of the west and the east. It is stated that they have the most encouraging assur- ances that the plan is feasible and that there cannot result anything but suc- cess in their experiments.
 The local consumption, it is stated, Is something terrific when it comes to chickens and it is the intention of MT. Whitehead and MT. Smith to fully supply the demand here, also if possible.
 The tourists will be absent from Bir- mingham six weeks on their odd trip and will no doubt make a thorough and exhaustive study of all chicken condi- tions while away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
MANAGER OF 0. & c.
 DISPATCH IS HERE
MT. Schryner Talks of Birmingham's s Fame and the Business
 Outlook

E. Schryver, manager of the Queen and Crescent Dispatch, the fast freight line of that system, was in Birmingham yes terday for the purpose of comforting with E. T. Steele, freight traffic manager of the Alabama Great Southern railroad rel ative to some traffic problems of the Bir- mingham district. He was formerly To-. cated in Birmingham as general freight agent for the Alabama Great Southern railroad and is widely known here. MT. Schryver said yesterday that he was al- ways glad to return to Birmingham and meet his former associates here, and 10 look over this growing district. which in his opinion was one of the real won ders of southern development.
 Birmingham grows more rapidly than any place I can point to-, said Mir. Schry- yer. T have only been away from Bir- mingham comparatively short time, but I can see marvellous changes in the city which are certainly indications that the real growth of the district has only be- gun.
 This city occupies a unique position in the United States by reason of it's heralded census growth, and the other attractive propositions that result in wide spread exploitation. For instance the fact that it is the home of o. W. Under wood, the chairman of the congressional ways and means committee, is sufficient to bring the public gaze onto Birming- ham,"
 In talking of business conditions and the outlook, MT. Schryver was decidedly optimistic, saying that the Queen and Crescent Dispatch had held up wonder fully during the present season. He added that the outlook was very encouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
AT THE HOTELS

J. N. Frazer and wife of Marion are stopping at the Hillman.
 Edward Rose of Chattanooga is regis tered at the Hillman.
 P D. Philips of Thomasville, Ga, is staying at the Hillman.
 F. M. Cor of Attalla is stopping at the Florence.
 J. J. Richards of Thorsby is registered at the Florence.
 J. D. stollenworth of Uniontown is visiting the city for a stay at the Flor ence.
 7. D. Landman of Huntsville is stop ping g. the Morris.
 W. A. Deeds of Florence is registered at the Morris.
 C. A. Beasley of Fayette is in the city stopping at the Morris. John M. Garret of Elba is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 S. NJ Patton of Eutaw is registered at the Metropolitan.
 Joe Sugden, scout for the Detroit base ball team, is stopping at the Metropol- itan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
UNITING OF ALL TIE
 GOOD ROADS BODIES
Will Be Discussed By Bank head and ROuntree Q
 Today

Senator John H. Bankhead, who was elected chairman of the committee of se~en delegates to the Fourth Ma tional Good Roads congress, which met in this city May 2326, to look into the consolidation of all five national roads associations will arrive in Birmingham today and while in the city will hold consultation with J. A. Rountree. sec retary of the National Good Roads as- sociation, with reference to plans for combining the national associations.
 During the sessions of the congress ard prior to the convention Senator Rankhead strongly advocated the con- sol!dation of all five national bodies into one strong influential organization similar 10 that commonly known as the National Rivers and Harbors asso- ciation Senator Bankhead thinks that a combined membership of the five na- tioral good roads associations would be very effective in the effort to secure any reasonable and feasible appropri- ation from Congress for the building and maintenance of good roads Ile lollOWlnB IS the committee Se locted at the congress to carry the pro- gr4mme of consolidation into effect Senator J. H. Bankhead, Jasper, Ala. {; Martin Dodge, Washington, D. C.. Thomas L. Cannon, St Louis. Mo. W. S. West, Valdosta; pr. F. H. Colcock, Co., lumbia. S. C.; Jene Whitson, Cookeville, Tenn, and J. A. Rountree, Birming ham. The following resolution con- tains in a general way the purport of the committed:
 Be 1t resolved, That a committee of seven be appointed to try to bring together in Washington, D. C., next December delegates from all existing orga nizations whose purpose Is the pro- motion of good roads, and such other delegates as the committee may see fit to have appointed by the governors of various states or otherwise; the ob- ject of said convention In Washington being to devise the ways and means of concentrating the efforts of those i'm terested organizations for the promo ton of the common cause of good roads"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
CANISTER
Found in Only Three States of the
 Union, Alabama Being One


 It may not be generally known that canister, the mineral from which silica fire brick Is made, is found in only three states of the union and that Ala bama is one of them, the other two being Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. This partic- ular clay deposit is found only in two sections of the state, the Birmingham district and in the neighborhood of Fort Payne.
 This statement was made yesterday by F. F. Ladd, member of, the firm of Ladd-Birchy Brick company, of Fort Payne. who is in the city on business.
 Silica fire brick is extensively used in this district for the inner lining of ths varous blast furnaces, steel furnaces, cupolas, coke ovens and other industrial plants where intense heat is a require ment.
 The silica fire brick is made by only two firms in the state, the Harbison- Walker Refractores plant at Vivian and the Ladd-Birchy company at Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
CASES HEARD IN THE
 COMMON PLEAS COURT

Lonnie Lawson, negro woman, charged with killing another negress Florie Baker, was tried before Judge I. H. Benners in the first division of the common pleas court yesterday and ac- quilted. The evidence in the case brought out the fact that the deceased woman, F'lorie Baker. had been killed in a tussle with the defendant by falling on an open knife.
 The case of Eli Davis and Arthur Towne, charged with grand larceny In the way of a theft of some shoes from freight car of the Central of Georgia Railroad company was tried yesterday before Judge I. H. Benners in the com mon pleas court and the defendants bound over on bond of s300.
 Jim Tllson, charged with grand lar ceny. was also given a preliminary hear ing before Judge Benners and acquitted for want of substantial evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
A RECALCITRANT OK

brations as does the old ia shioned south ern barbecue, he had decided to roast an OK whole. to regale his guests.
 Having had his plans in mind for some time, the colonel had selected a fine OK, and was fattening it up for the great occasion. Invitations were in readiness to send out, the various ac- eessories to a feast of this kind had been gathered together, the house was being put in readiness for the medieval event, when. as Colonel Johns expressed 1t, The blooming OK took sick.
 So the doughty colonel called off the uniaue event. much to his own disap- pointment and that of the numerous friends who had been invited to partake of bounteous hospitality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been filed in the probate court:
 se25o-E. F. May ct al to David Mims, lot 6. in block 64, survey of Elyton Land company.
 s1750-Corey Land company to W. l.. Welton. lot 25, block fl, survey of the property of the Corey Land company.
 s1250-Samuel D. Monroe to w. T. Glover, lot 20. block 10-F survey of Lake Highlands, by the East Lake Land com pany.
 $6G00-Octavia A. Wood to Bessie Munro Howard part of lot 4, block 695 survey of Elyton Land company.
 ss5Oo- Bessie Munro Howard to Octavia A. Wood, part of lots II, IS and IT, block 37, survey of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
TELEPHONES
Damaged in Storm of Sunday Have
 Been Repaired

That all Bell telephones in the pre- cincts of Greater Birmingham thrown out of commission Sunday night by the storm had been repaired and were in or der now was the announcement Of D. P. Turnbull local manager. yesterday.
 The terrific rain and lightning storm of Sunday night rendered about looo phones out of commission.
 The company secured every available man for the work of repairing the storm damage. and by working day and night the repairs were completed at dusk yes- terday
 ..In this connection 1t may be said that the Birmingham district suffers more from this kind of electrical disturbances than any city we operate in. The minerad de- posits here, it Is stated, cause this heavy damage when a storm arises. Our com pany has made numerous expenditures of large amounts to meet this kind of situa- tion promptly and effectively"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
OPTION HEADQUARTERS
 ALREADY BUSY PLACE

county. and many pledges of hearty sup port were given by men prominent in the affairs of the city and state.
 Those in fayor of the return of the saloon under high license and strict reg ulatlon are outspoken and above board in declaring themselves, and a notice able feature is the total absence of the reluctance in such declarations that marked the former campaigns which in- yolved the question of prohibition.
 There seems to be a general desire to respect the opinions of those who are and have always been, consistent prohibition ists, and those of opposing views may be seen discussing the question with a total absence of the acrmonousness that char acterized former campaigns
 The local option campaign committee will be announced in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Los Angeles Bomb Found

Los Angeles, cal, June 2o.-A bomb made of gas pipe, one and one-quarter inches in diamater and IS inches long. said by detectives in the district ator- ney's office to be filled with gun cotton. was found at the Hall of Rocerds yes- terday. It was at this place that two sticks of dynamite attached to a clock. work firing device were found last Sep tember Three mem Corners, Maple and Eender--were recently indicted by the grand jury for the alleged attempt to dynamite the structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Letters to the Editor
Rogers on Tick Question

To the Editor of The geHerald'
 The discussion of the tick question in The Age-Herald of Sunday by Dr. R. E. Nixon is misleading.
 If the commissioners of Sumter county will order an election on the tick aues- tion and a majority favor carrying on tbe work of eradication, those of us who oppose it will cheerfully acquiesce in the 175 lodges in the state, with 165oo mem the work success.
 The commissioners can if they wish to do so limit the voting to the land owners and cattle raisers of Sumter.
 We stand by our right of local self government.
 We decline to take orders from others about our own private affairs. We think this fair proposition, and men who are against 1t do not wish the rule of the majority but the control of an oligarchy. Yours truly, JOHN A. ROGERS.
 Gainesville, June IS, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Two Orphans" at the Bijou

The Schiller players, with all the favor- ties in the cast, are presenting this week ''rhe Two Orphans a melodrama that although one of the oldest of stage classics, will live forever in the memory of lovers of the best in the drama. The play as seen at the Bijou retains all the brightness of its well written lines, and each member of the popular players are cast to advantage, The mounting of the play is most elaborate and it can be uuthfully declared to far eclipse anything this excellent company has done this sea son. Nora Shelly has the part of Hen riette; Marie Grayber that of Louise. clifford Bruce is seen in the part of the Chevalier, while John Todd plays Jacques
 There is a performance tonight and matinee tomorrow. Next week will he farewell week at the Bijou. and for the occasion Manager Schiller will offer an ambitious production of East Lynne"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
WARNER CLEARED OF
 UNUSUAL CHARGE

H. E. Warner, charged with burying a body without a permit was tried yester- day in the first division of the criminal court and acquitted.
 W. B. Arnold charged with violating g the prohibition laws. was given a hearing before Judge Frank Cahalan in the first division of the criminal court and acquit- ted by the jury in the first case. The jury was still out yesterday afternoon in the second case.
 Mat Rogers. fagman for local rail- road, was on trial for blocking the Eight eenth street crossing. before Judge Ca halan in the first division of the criminal court,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Tuesday: Felix P. Bryan of Attalla, Ala, to Miss Myrtle Leah Murphy.
 Thomas F. Bowling to Miss Francis Robins. Emily H. Dolsen.
 D. W. Russell of McCana to Miss Carrie L. Neal
 John O'Neill of Birmingham to Miss Clara E. Jimerson.
 T. D. Evins of Birmingham to Miss s. E. Knighton.
 Joe Landgraf to Miss Mamie Cook Wallace I.edbetter of East Lake to Mrs. Mamie Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21

Perhaps the most unique trip of m spection ever undertaken by any citizen of Birmingham started yesterday when L. E. Whitehead and Leedy Smith left Birmingham for an automobile tour of the United States and Canada The pur- pose of the trip is to study the most approved and recent methods of operat- ing large chicken farms which are to be applied here so far as practicable.
 The two Birmingham men shipped an automobile to Louisville where they will start tomorrow. They intend to tour the west completely including far western states as Wyoming, Oregon, California and then to double back through Canada ending the trip by tour of New Eng land and thence to New York city and Birmingham.
 At the present time MT. Whitehead has a large chicken farm on the Mount Pin son road which has attracted wide at tention in this district and adjoining states. It is said to be the largest farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21

The famous quotation from scotias best loved poet Robbie Burns. that the Fest laid plans O mice and men, gang aft aglee," is as true today as when penned hy the poet. at least so thinks Colonel l.. W. Johns, the we'll known pioneer of this district
 Colonel Johns had planned a great celebration of the coronation of King George the Fifth, which was to have taken place at his palatial residence "The Elms,' at West End. on Thursday, June 9, the date that the King and Queen of Britain will be crowned. To carry out the time honored custom that has and bears the same relation to big cele-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Collins Opposed

Tifin. O.. June 20.-Because Stephen 10 years, was concluded today in ths the Junior Order. United American Me- chanics. opposed the candidacy of Vice Councillor Wilbur Cannon of Denver, for the office of the national councillor. friends of the latter attending the meet ing of the national council of the order here are making a fight to dethrone Col- linS. Cannon was ndorsed for the office two wears ago. Friends of Collins claim there is no chance whatever of his being busted from office as he has the back- ing of the administration.