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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-28
DIES BY own HAND
j. j. D0nahue, 700 Topeka Ave-
nue. Took CarbOlic Acid.
Attempted at One Time to Die
by Natural Gas.

Despondent over bad health which
had kept him in the hospital earlier this
spring, ]. ]. Donahue. 700 Topeka ave-
nue., swallowed carbolic acid about
o'clock this morning and died two
hours later while efforts were being
made by a physician to save his life.
Evidently more than an hour had
elapsed after the taking of the poison
before members of the family found
the unfortunate man. DR.. J. L. Work,
who arrived at 7:45, expressed the opin-
ion that the acid had been swallowed
shortly after a. M, at which hour
members of the family had heard him
moving about the house.
Donahue, who was So years of age,
had made q previous attempt to take
his life a few weeks ago, turning the
gas on in his sleeping room but being
discovered by other occupants of the
house In time to save him. This morn
complish his end, pouring the, acid. in
to q glass and drinking from the YES
sci. An empty 2-ounce bottle was
found in the room. He was found I'M
conscious by members of the family
at 1880. By that time the acid had
nearly accomplished his design and
the condition of mouth and throat
made the use of a stomach pump al
most impossible.
The dead man was employed as a
broom maker and the family rented
rooms in the large house which is in
the center of the older fashionable
residence part of the city. The widow
and two children survive. The body
was removed to the Penwell undertake
ing establishment where the funeral
service will probably be held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-28

A. T. Richardson. until recently employ
ed as prescription clerk at A T. Wag
goner'e, VIII go to Great Bend tonfgh
to take position with the Hooper Dru,
company Of that place
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-28
old FLAC|
New Design Not Approved By.
Old Soldiers Today.
Mrs. Carey. Awoke Fighting
Spirit with Speech.

Should they try to change that
banner my father followed and fought
for. would put on stills and 20 to
war" was the declaration Of Mrs.
Lillian Clark Carey OF Iowa. national
in a speech before the Kansas vet
Grams. More than 500 veterans
cheered and waved their hands when
Mrs. Carey impassionately denounced
the plan to change the design Of the
American stars and stripes
1t was in the course Of the BUSH
ness session of the Kansas veterans
today that Mrs. Carey was introduced
and in q short speech found occasion
to pay her respects to the plan to
change the national flag design. Her
spirit in the breasts of the boys who
fought In the Civil war and her brief
remarks and tribute to the flag in it's
present design brought forth noisy
demonstration.
The change of the flag to its pres
ent design was made in 1885," said Mrs.
Carey. 1T was good enough then. 1t
was good enough for you men in 1861.
1t was good enough for my father to
follow. 1t was good enough for every
purpose since that time. 1t IL good
enough now and good enough for all
time to come. I am a daughter of a
soldier of the Civil war. 1 am small
in stature. But should they try to
change that banner my father follow
ed and fought for. would put on stills
and so to war. Let us arise and protest
against any change in our banner. I
would rather say that am the daugh-
ter of q soldier who fought under that
banner than to lay CHI n to royalty"
Mrs. Carey is scarce five feet tall.
But she has considerable talent as an
orator and when she declared she would
go to war rather than see the present
flag design altered. the Kansas vet
Grams showed their approval in the
noisy applause that followed her re-
marks. The Carey demonstration was
a feature of the morning business ses-
sion Of the veterans that was not on
the program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-28

The date for the tag day for horses
which the Foster Humane society is
organizing. has been moved forward
to June 6 when the parade ON Kansas
avenue will be held and the taggers
will be posted throughout the city to
collect money for the benefit of the
Humane society work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-28
Haskell HEADS IT.
amery Man Elected President of
Traffic Association.

J. f. Haskell was elected president
of the Topeka Traffic association this
afternoon to succeed George p. Nc
Entire, who had served for two sue
cessive years. w. H. Davis is vice
president, and Samuel E. Lux, secre-
tary-treasurer.
H. D. Driscoll, who was retained as
commissioner, was complimented by
the board members on the success at
tanned in the last two years.
J. F. Haskell is at the head of the
Beatrice Creamery company (COnti-
mental company and president of the
Topeka Commercial club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-28
CHARGE OF FORGERY
Bad Checks Alleged to Have Been
Passed by Charles O'Brien.

Charles O'Brien. arrested this morn
ing on the charge of forgery. will prob
ably have to face trial on this count.
He was arrested at II O'Clock. alleged
to have passed checks for more than
SO on A. Samuels, q clothier, and Mills
Dry Goods company.
This afternoon Detective Lyle dis
covered that check for $3.50 had been
passed on the Payne Shoe company and
one for $14.5O on the Palace Clothing
company. According to Lytle. two men,
O'Brien and a man named Alspeck,
would enter the store to make a small
purchase. The check would be signed
by AIspeck and indorBed by O'Brien-
All. four of the merchants subsequently
found out that no man by the name Of
Alspeck has an account in local banks
The police are on the lookout for him
but he has not yet been apprehended-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
ID EXAMINE BOOKS OF PHONE COMPANY Controversy Over Rates Comes Up in Anniston AUDITING CITY BOOKS !. E. DeLoach, Recently Appointed Deputy U. s. Revenue Collector,
 Moves to Annist0n-Judge Me-
 Ghee Enters Race

Anniston. July 24.-(Special. )--Every member of the city council was in his seat Thursday evening when the body was called to order by President Todd. It was expected that there would be another snappy session on account of the ordinance aimed at the increase in rates by the Southern Bell Telephone company.
 Those who had come prepared for sensations. however. were disappointed, as Alderman Mallory, who had intro duced the ordinance prohibiting the raise in rates. did not call up his measure Instead of that. Mayor Wikle announced that he had employed an auditor and that a thorough examlna- tion will be made of the company s books and an investigation into its local operations, conducted
 Pending a report on this work. it IS understood that the Mallory ordinance will be allowed to rest rn committee. The opponents of the raise in rates are not sleeping, however, and every gar rument and resource will be brought to bear to restrain the company from making the raise pending an investi- ration by public service commission, which will probably be created py the next legislature
 Superintendent Turnbull was in the city from Atlanta Thursday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

the high cost of power and lights, and various other questions of a like nature we should pause to think that tho biggest questions are not those of finances, or where dollars are at stake i; the most important are those about human soul and the body that houses it.
 Here in Birmingham and in many of the more important cities of the country, we have abolished the red light district. forciNg the inmates away from the only home they had. Now. this is not an argument for an open market of vice. but query to those who voted them out. myself among them: What are we going to do with them? If ever d man lived who hated the business of prostitution with all the ardor of his soul. that man is my self; but we have got to study causes before we go about the business or eliminating effects From the best sta- tistics obtainable. we gather that some thing over S5 per cent of the inmates of houses of shame are there through industrial causes; low salaries. to which the present high cost of living adds the terrors of uncertainty of exis- tence. The girl who has to earn her own living, and who Is untrained. has got the worst proposition to go up against in this world, and we do not give the subject half the attention 1t deserves Suicides are on the increase, and who can say that this is not the greatest cause And those who lack the courage to die, go the other route, The easier one, and here they are. We pass law which destroys their only place of abode Is that sufficient? Does that clear our skirts? Does that please God, and justify us in His sight? once His son said to a mob who were trying In stone a woman to death who was q yicHin He that Is without sin. let him cast the first stone." and they all hid their faces. for none in the as- semblage were shameless
 Now. we must figure these things out You merchant who voted to abolish the district. would you give employment to one of them in your place of business. affording her a chance to come back?" You lawyer. who helped scatter the magdalenes to the streets and alleys. would you assist them. If opportunity offered, without money and without price? And you preachers. who vociferously pounded on your mahogany pu1pits and declared with eyes turned to heaven that vice and prostitution must be abolished from our proud city would you house and feed one of these lost sheep? If you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

Phillips, who was in the car with hls father, received a number of bruises a bout the body, but Mir. Phillips came through the smashup unhurt. Both cars were coming around a curve and could not see each other. The Ford au- tomobile had the front wheels com plete torn off the body and the fend- CTS on both sides were badly smashed.
 After a mile and a half race in a horse and buggy, Deputy Huffa>er and Policeman Bartlett succeeded in cap turing Will Marlborough, white man. charged with having broke into the Melchioore store at Minneville Thurs day night when quantity of goods were stolen. The two officers took up the case yesterday and went to Minne- ville few miles below Wylam to work on the case. When they went to a cer- tain house to arrest Yarbrough, he went out the back door and jumped into the buggy and tried to get away. The/of- ficers gave chase and seeing that he was going to be captured, Yarbrough jumped out of his buggy and made for the woods. but was captured and was brought to Ensley and placed in jail.
 The Ensley fire department made a run yesterday morning about 11:4O o'clock to the residence of H. N. Whick- lock. 1911 Twenty avenue. Tuxedo. The house had caught on fire from spark on the roof. About $l5 damages were done.
 Owing to meeting of all of the play ground associations of the Birming- ham district being held yesterday aft erIioon in Birmingham, the meeting of the Ensley playground association was postponed until next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Bessen1er News :

Bessemer, July 24-(Specal.) )--Jim Craig, a negro between 45 and 50 years of age. was found dead this morning on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlant.c rail- road track at Twenty fifth street and Alabama avenue. It is supposed that he was beating his way on the train when he fell off and was struck by the wheels. since his face was badly mashed and one arm crushed In a book found in his pocket was the name Jim Craig
 The remains of B. w. Foshee. A5 years of age, who was shot and killed by the negro Martin Holley at Belle Sumter yes terday morning, were carried to Naples vile, where interment was made this aft ernoon.
 The young people of the Jonesboro Methodist church gave a delightful water melon cutting and ice cream supper to- night at the home of Mrs. w. E. Christi lieb in Jonesboro The entertainment was for the benefit of the communion service of the church and neat sum was realized
 One of the largest orders secured by the United States Cast Iron Pipe company during the year 1914 was the one placed for 5000 tons of 90 and 36-inch pipe to be shipped to Panama. This order is being filled as rapidly as possible. the plant being very busy with other orders also The local plant has been fortunate in the past with selling hgh-grade pipe that goes to many southern points in the statese, as we'll as to number of foreign countries. The pipe will be shipped to a gulf port and loaded from there for its destination. Twelve carloads of pipe were shipped out yesterday for the south over the Alabama Great Southern rail- road
 The regular servicees at the Baptist church will be conducted Sunday by the astor. the Rev. NJ. K. Thornton, who returned today from Burnsvile. where he has been assisting in d protracted meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
News of Ensley

An unsuccessful attempt at suicide was made by Kenyon Delaney yester- day morning about 10 o'clock in the operators room of a local picture show. From what could be learned old, had just came to work and pick ins up razer. which was lying on a table, made an attempt to cut his throat but just as the razon grazed his neck he tainted. A small cut on his neck was the only result of his ac- tion. He was taken to his home fol- lowing the affair but later on in the daw came down town. It is stated that when he picked up the razer he said, I'm going>to end it all." MT. Reynolds. for whom he was working, looked around in time to see him put the weapon to his throat and fall. Despond- ency over love affair is believed to be the cause of the attempted suicide.
 A large crowd attended and enjoyed the outing of the Ensley club held at the Ensley part lase vening. The out Ing was to. get the people of Ensley together and large number of the older residents of the city were pres- .ent. The attraction during the even- Ing was the buck dances of Max Mellon and c. c. Burke. H. q. Mcdowell, not to be outdone, did the "come back stunt when 1t came to dancing. The members of the club stated that they would make the outing an annual af- fair.
 Miss Jennie Bross and Mir. Charles W. Campbell were quietly married yes terday afternoon at the Baptist parson- age by the Rev. A. K. Wright. The marriage came as a surprise to their many friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams attended the couple and oky the immediate friends and mem bers of the family were present. Mir. and Mrs. Campbell will make their home in this city
 While driving a five passenger Ford automobile R. Phillips of this city col lided with one of Harris Transfer com panys motor trucks at Bessemer yes- terday afternoon about 6 o'clock and badly damaged the Ford car. Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MENx CL0THlNG -
 NAlE. E. ix[S az[S ;.

wouldnt your religion is worse than mine, and I never made any pretenses at being a Christian
 People of Birmingham. what are we going to do about this thing? The girls are with us and we must give them an opportunity to redeem themselves. It won't do to throw them out, starvs them, arrest them for yagrancy and send them out vindicative and crimi nally inclined The Savior took them in and cared for them; are we better than He? Unless we have something better to offer than life in a den of vice, we have no right to deny them tho privilege of the brothel here in the city and if we have got something better, then let's get busy and help to reclaim and redeem 'the least of these.
 w. H. HENDRIX, Birmingham, July 25, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Common Pleas Court

Will Brooks, negro, charged with the murder of Mary Raper, negress, was placed under a $10O00 bond yesterday by Judge c. q. Hickman of the court Of common pleas, The negro waived pre- liminary examination and tile bond was fixed by agreement with his attorneys.
 Pat McCormack, Jess Mccormack and John Rowell. white. were placed under a bond of s20O each on charge of assault with intent to murder by Judge H. B. Abernethy. All the defendants reside in the Lewisvurg district.
 Elvia Windham and Louise Thomas. negro women charged with grand larceny, were placed under u bond of $50 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Had Irresistible Impulse
 to Kill Man Lying Down

Tomstone. Ariz., July 24-W. w Her meen. whose defense was that he had an irresistaible impulse to kill any man he saw lying down, was found guilty today of the murder of J. F. Harrel of Bispee. a former bank clerk of Los Angeles and Oklahoma and sentenced to be hanged.
 Two weeks after Harrelps body was found on a hill top near Bisbee last May. Kermeen was arrested in El Paso, Tex. He told the police he was out hunting with 'Harrell and shot him in the back as Harrell lay on the ground to fire at some game. At first he said he committed murder because he needed the bank clerks money. but later he repudiated this rart of the confession.
 Karmeen is wanted at Bedding. Cal. to answer the charge of killing woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Excitement Furnished
 by Cotton Seed Oil

New York. July 24.-Cotton seed oil fur nlshed plenty of excitement op the pro- duce exchange today, when old crop posi- tions under heavy selling movement preciptated by weakness in lard and cot ton, bl Ike from 30 to 39 points. The mar ket has been on the verge of break for several days, but until today 1t was believed that refiners were short of old crop months and would relieve local hold CTS of the oil they were carrying The new crop contracts held relatively steady and closed with but small losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Kidlike

From Judge
 Mrs. Crabshaw--You seem to- have become resigned to Freddies going in swimming.
 Mrs Cobwigger-You see, dear, it's about the only way l can get him to wask his face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Extreme of Beauty

From the New York Mall.
 The maiden asked '' Can you make me beautiful?"
 For 10 shillings," Said the witch. '1 can make you so beautiful that all the men will turn to stare at you as you pass"
 The maiden smiled distainfully. Her experience had taught her that this was not such an easy matter.
 ''oFr 10 shillngs." said thhe witch. '1 can make you so beautiful that the pho- tographer will copywright your pictures.'
 still the maiden. unsatisfied. shook her head.
 For 15 shillings-and only at that price," said the witch, T can mako you so beautiful that you will not have c woman friend in the world"
 "Ahl" cried the maiden raptuoualy, that will bs beautiful indsed.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

Judge A. F. McGhee was the only eleventh-hour candidate to qualify for councilman Thursday evening. He will make the race from the Third ward. F. M. House was the only candidate an nounced who did not qualify From now on the city campaign is expected to be spirited, as several of the ward contests will be hotly contested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Her Excuse

Mamma tafter the company has gone) Dorothy. why did you not obey me when 1 spoke to you?
 porothy-Oh, mamnla, hated to be- fore all those people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

John $. Stump. former city clerk, and R. A. Ridley of Atlanta have been employed by the city of Anniston at the instance of Mayor Wikle to audit the city's books for the past fiscal year, which ended July 15. Mayor Wikle will make public the result of the audit just as soon as it is completed. He takes pride on the administration rec ord for economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

J. E. DeLoach, who was recently ap- pointed deputy United States revenue collector, mas arrived in the city and will move his family here from Dora. His territory includes 11 counties in Alabama and Mississippi. He succeeds J. A. Corneilison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
LETTERS TO EDITOR

Makes Plea for Fallen Women To the Eidtor of The Herald.
 While we are growing warm from a discussion of the water question, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

He attended the council meeting with Attorney Sterne, who has been hand ling the <situation in the interest of the telephone company here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
ow Prices on Mems Furnishings
Ni6ht Shirts and Pajamas

50c Night Shirts .39c
 $1.O0 Night Shirts or Pajamas. .69c $1.50 Night Shirts or Pajamas $1.19 $2.00 Night Shirts or Pajamas S1.39 $2.50 Night Shirts or Pajamas $1.79 $3.00 Night Shirts or Pajamas $2.39
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

Mems $4.5O and $5OO Oxfords $329 Women's $4 $450 and $5 Low Cuts. $269 This store's high grade stocks of Shoes at these saving prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

Boys Underwear All 25c Garments ....... .19c All soc Garments :. .39c All $1.00 Garments -. .79c Boys Night Shirts or Pajamas soc Night Shirts ..... 39c 75c Night Shirtss. ...... 59c $1.00 Shirts or Pajamas. .79c $1.25 and $1.50 Shirts or
 PaJamaS JSc These come, in all of the soft, cool fabrics for summer wear. Sizes for boys to Is years.
La Junta tribune., 1914-04-18
NObuul ii fsnrD
Kidney Troubles Attack u Junt. Men
and Wemsn, Old ard Yoaea.

Kidney Troubles Attack u Junta Men
and Women. Old ard Yoans.
Kidney Ills seize Young and old.
Often come with little warning.
Children sriYer In their early years
Can't control the kidney secretions.
Girls Hs lansuld. nervous. suffer
pain.
Women worry. can't do daily work
Men have lame and aching sacks.
II you have any form OF kidney Ills
You must reach the cause.-the kid
neys. i.
Doan's kidney Pills are for weak
Kidneys
Have Srcush. relief to La Junta
Pef-.:-e.
rs Junta testimony proves II.
Mrs. n. a. Bell. 2o1 San Juan Ave-.
la Junta. 1pio.. says: "Some OF my
friends have usea posn's Kidney Pills
for troubles. caused b. disctde-ed kid.
neys and have been cured knov
that Doan's Kidney Pills are good for
kidney complaint"
.Hor sale BY al dealers. PE-1 80
cents. Foster.MiIburn Co. nnnaic.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the sams-boaa's--and
take 10 other
La Junta tribune., 1914-04-18
Pr.s.ssd Wa ; se.ased OIL

Georse Petris. Of Wiley. was IN
Lamar. while on his way % Il Junta
to attend the shoot given BY the gun
club Of that city last week. Mr. Petrie
had in his possession an owl which
he killed on his place and which had
been mounted By Harry Colburn. Of
Wiley.
Mr.. Petrie viii present the mount
ed bird to his old friend. Charley
wonderly. who operates 4 theater in
La Junta. While in Lamar the bird
attracted considerable attention.
Lamar News.
La Junta tribune., 1914-04-18
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mass nsstiag - s6sAtv esavss-
tion whieh + = - helA * sRoeky
Ford o. rsssdsy. NJ 81. Thass
will b nosnins. aftsrnoons and ~
ening sessions q the conysatioa. ~
purpose Of which 4 q ssiscf H. ~
cinct wcrken for the campaign Tor
state wide prohibition. soms of he
most prominsnt Temperance workers.
OF America are on the program for
addresses. including Non. John q.
wooIey. 4. ). Pinch and Mn. Adri-
anna Hungsrford.
La Junta tribune., 1914-04-18

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La Junta tribune., 1914-04-18

Administration for the treatment of Asthma and Tubercu
loss. Equipment thoroughly modern, and charges very
moderate
TERMS-Private room, with board and care of
nurse $40 and up per month In ward with same care
and attention, $50 and up per month.
This institution is situated about four and onehalf
miles west of La Junta away from the smoke, dust and
noise Of the city.
The medical supervision is under the care Of
DR. A. s. BRUNK, Lamb Building, La Junta, Colorado