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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
SUFFERED WITH 1 AN ITCHING RASH
On Hands and Arms in Blisters as Largeas HazeInuts Face Became Badly Swollen and Could Not Work Grew Worse But Was
SOON CURED BY THE
 CUTICURA REMEDIES

~Last summer I was troubled with an itching rash on my hands; some people called it poison ivy. I guess
 must have scratched it during the nights for it got worse. The hands and forearms got all full of little blisters as large as hazelnuts, SO went to a doc tor. He gave me a salve and talcum powder and told me to take needle and open the blisters, but instead of getting better it still got worse. Then he gave me some medicine and my hands and face got all swollen. could not work any more. After lingering around for three weeks thought would try the Cuticura Remedies l bought set of Cuticura Soap, 0int- ment and Resolvent Pills, and in ono week I saw that was no longer as bad
 kept on using Cuticura and the trouble continued to grow better. In five weeks it wss entirely cured. l had suffered four weeks before I tried the Cuticura Remedies and can recom- mend them as the best for all skin dis eases. I use the Cutioura Resolvent Pills now and then as the best blood purifier. Matthew Ganter, 21 Fayette 6t., Brooklyn, N. Y.. Apr. 8 and 13, 'O8."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
CAPITAL CASES
 SET FUR TRIAL Five for Murder and Two for Highway Robbery ENFORCE VACANCY LAW
  A. w. WoodIff Is Elected Captain or Queen City Guards, But Declines To Serve, for Business
 Reasons.
ENFORCE VACANCY LAW

Gadsden, October 2O.-(special)-In the criminal division of the city court, Judge Lee today set the dates for the trial of the cases now on the docket that are sub ject to capital punishment. Five of these are for murder and two are for highway robbery. These cases and the time of
 their trial are as follows:
 Will Thornton, murder, set for trial November IS.
 Lon Gilbreath, murder. set for Novem-
 Der 20.
 Green Albright. murder, set for Novem- Der Is.
 Hattie Treese, murder. set for Novem- Der r.
 Eva Crump, murder, set for Novem- Der 4.
 Josh Thrasher, highway robbery, set for November 2. B. Thrasher. highway robbery, set for November 5. The most interesting of these murder trials will be that of Albright and the Treese woman. It will be remembered that they are charged with the murder
 of the wife of Albright. The woman died under suspicious circumstances, and an 1 investigation showed that she had been | poisoned. Albright and the Treese wom- an, who was a member of the Albright ] home were accused of the crime, and sufficient evidence secured to secure an
 indictment at the hands of the grand 1 jury.
 Alabama City is conducting a crusade against idleness, and many of the old ! time loafers are forced to go to work. l Since the closing of the steel mill there have been an unusually large number of idlers in and about the mill city, and the | authorities finally concluded that it was | time to get rid of them, as there is work l for all who are willing to perform a fair l days labor.
 l At a meeting of the Queen City Guards | last night A. W Woodliff was elected 1 captain of the company. This morning
 when informed of the action of the con- pany MT. woodliff said that he greatly ap-
 preciated the honor conferred, but for business reasons could not serve. This i leaves the company still without leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

fall and a high percentage of sunshine was received.-J. w. Powell.
 e Dale, Ozark: Cool but pleasant wealth CT prevailed. The mean temperature was 6i degrees, the highest was S4 degrees, and the lowest was A degrees. The amount of sunshine was above the average Lucy Sellers.
 Mobile, Mobile: Clear weather prevailed during the week. The mean temperature. 69 degrees, was about degrees above the normal. The highest was S4 degrees. and tine lowest was 50 degrees. About @ per cent of sunshine was received. Weather Bureau.
 Monroe, Manistee; The weather was clear but rather cool. There was no rain during the week.-Eugene Parvin.
 Washington, Fruitdale: Clear and cool weather prevailed throughout the week The highest temperature was S6 degrees. on the 17th, the lowest was 3S degrees on the morning of the 18th. The drouth continues, and rain Is needed.-G. M. Bill limer. EDGAR c. HORTON Acting Section Director Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CONVENTION ENDS

Albertville. october 20.-t Special. )--Ths Marshall County Sunday School conven- tion closed most interesting and profit able two.days session Saturday night at the First Baptist church in this city
 Col. Amos Goodhue of Gadsden, b w. Sims and Miss Minnie Remedy the field workers, were present and added much to the pleasure of the occasion by their splendid talks.
 The following new officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. L. J. Fowler: vice presidents, s. J. Chandler, B. F. Sims, J. D. Fletcher and w. C. Rayburn: secretary and treasurer, Hu- bert Wood; executive committee. J. B. Hobdy, R. J. Riddle S. w. Riddle and w. C. Hughes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

throughout the week. Very light frosts occurred in the lowlands.-B. L. Garber.
 Montgomery, Montgomery: The mean temperature, GA degrees, was about ae grees below the normal. The highest tenn perature was sS degrees. on the 18th, and the lowest 46 degrees, on the 18th. There was no rainfall and about s0 per cent or sunshine was reeeived.-W eather Bureau
 Russell. Scale: The weather was fair. The first four days were rather cool, but the remainder of the week was warmer A. Augusta Bickerstaff
 Talladega. Lincoln: The week has been clear throughout. Cool nights and pleas ant days existed. The lowest temper ature was fl degrees, on the 16th.-R. w. Tuck.
 Tallapoosa, Dadeville: The entire week was fair with pleasant days and cool nights Tine sunshine was abundant-N. B. Fulton, D. D. S., M. D.
 Southern District. s Baldwin. Magnolia Springs; Fair wealth CT prevailed throughout the week. The days were warm, but the nights were cool There was an abundance of sun shne.-H. P. Kruger.
 Barbour Eufaula: The days were pleas ant, but the nights were cool. The high est temperature was 80 degrees and the lowest was 40 degrees. There was no rain, and high percentage of sunshine was received.-Dr J. E. Whitlock.
 Clarke Thomasville: Fair weather pre- vailed throughout the week. The mean temperature was GA degrees the highest was S4 degrees. and the lowest was A degrees Sunshine was abundant-J. G. Forster.
 Conecuh, Evergreen: During the early part of the week the days were cool, but pleasant. The latter part was warmer. The nights were cool throughout tine week The lowest temperature was 40 degrees. There was no rainfall-Robert l.. Whitcomb.
 Covington, Opp: The entire week was cool, but pleasant. There was no rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
REV. A. HOOD DIES
 AT SUMMERF|ELD Was Oldest Minister In Ala
 bama Conference
COTTON HOUSE BURNS
Six Bales of Cotton and Other Valu- able Property Is Destroyed-The
 Orioin of the Fire Is Mystery.

Selma. october 20-(Special.)-Th Rev Alexander Hood died this morning al ms home in Summerfield, where for the past wear he has served the people or that place as pastor of the Methodist churcn' He was the oldest minister of the Ala hama Methodist conference and an un- compromising man of God, who kne" the right and dared to do it. He leaves a wife and several children, all grown most of whom were with him during his last hours.
 Two weeks ago while MT. Hood was getting ready to come to Selma to be present at the dedication service of the Methodist church he was stricken with paralysis and his condition gradually grew worse until the end came at an early hour this morning.
 The remains will be carried to Ozark for burial, leaving Selma tomorrow aft ernoon.
 Cotton House Burns.
 About noon the cotton house on the plantation of W. A. Smith, about miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Negroes Are Held.

Hartselle, October. 20.-(Special "A searching party was at Flint all day yes terday looking for the negro who is SUD- posed to be the one who shot Marshal Brown last Saturday night. The negro in question is said to be wounded in the hip, and this bears out the statement of Marshal Brown in saving he thinks he hit one as he ran. All the negroes held as suspects have been turned loose on bond, to appear in court here Saturday morning next They made bond in the sum of $500 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Complimentary Address.

Decatur, October 2O-(Specal.) .)-James Young, who is playing the title role in Brown of Harvard" delivered a com plimentary educational address this aft ernoon in the auditorium of the Decatur High school. He was greeted by a large audience of school children. teachers and the citizens in general of the Decaturs. and his address was much enjoyed by all who heard it. MT. Young appeared at the Lyceum theatre here tonight in Brown of Harvard o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Report Ia Denied.

Huntsville, October 0-(Specal. )-The report sent out from Scottsboro that night riders have burned gin at New Hope, in Madison county, is indignantly denied by several of the people of the neighborhood. It Is authoritatively stated that night riders have not made their ap- pearance in any part of Madison county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Boy Gets $sooo.

Huntsville, October 20. = Special. j. Roosevelt Pennington, 7-year-old boy of Birmingham, has secured a judgment for SS00O in the United States court against the Southern railway. The boy was knocked down by freight car that had been kicked across a street crossing near Birmingham and lost a leg. Suit was instituted for $2o,000. and after spend- ing two days and night on the case the jury rendered a verdict for the plain tiff for SS0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
WATT FOR,

The opening of a small branch display room to demonstrate the advantages of gas for cook ing, lighting and heating at 1928 $. 20th Street Give Points) Birmingham R., L. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Spears Accents Call

Huntsville, October 20.-( Special 1.-The Rev. George M. Spears has been called to the pastorate of the Bierne Avenue Pres byterian church. He has signified his &C., ceptance and will be duly installed at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Home Is Burned.

Cuba, October 20.-(Special)-The home of z. R. Cooke. owner of the Cuba Brick and Pottery company was totally de- stroyed by fire at Il o'clock last night, the family escaping with only their cloth ing. The origin of the fire is in doubt. but 1t Is believed to have started from the stove fue, as the entire top of the kitchen was in flames when l.. O. Dumont, who had a sick child. and was on the way for a physician, discovered it. The family were sleeping go soundly that he had to break in the door to arouse them. The loss Is partially covered by insurance car rled with the Virginia State Insurance company of Richmond, Va. that company covering the furniture for the sum of S1250.
 If in doubt as to illustrations for v0ur ad aaa Tho Gawly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Weddinu Is Announced.

Decatur, October 20.-(Special.) )-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mir. B. F. Weaver of New Decatur to Miss Mozelle Nelson of Thonasville. Ga. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride in Thomasville. Ga, on Novem- Der H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

from the city. was discovered on fire and it was entirely consumed. In the house were six bales of cotton, half of which had not been packed. There was also a large number of peas and other articles and farm utensils, all of which were de- stroyed. How the place caught on fire in the middle of the day is a mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Dig Out With Spoon.

Huntsville, October 20.-(Special.) )-Jere Wrinkles and George Majors, white pris- oners, escaped from the city prison Mon- day by digging hole through a brick wall with a spoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
THE TEMPERATURE
 IS ABOVE NORMAL
No Rain Falls In State During
 the Week
THE SKY IS CL0UDLESS
The Mean Temperature Is 63, About 1 Above the Normal-Very Light Frosts In Some Portions.
 Day Temperatures High.

Montgomery. October Special )-Ac- cording to the weekly Alabama weather summary for the seven days ending Mon day, the weather was very slightly warm CT than usual for this season of the year. No rain fell in any part of the state, and in many parts the sky was cloudless. From 90 to 100 per cent of sunshine was received.
 The mean temperature for the week, 63 degrees, was slightly higher than the mean for the preceding week and about 1 degree above the normal. The nights were cool and crisp during the entire week. and the vegetation in some local ities in the western counties showed the effect of very light frosts. Day tempera- lures were somewhat higher than usual for the season, especially at the close of the week, which fact accounts for the slight excess in the mean temperature; The 16th was generally the coolest day and the lowest temperature a. any sta tion was 37 degrees at Oneonta, BlounL county. Maximum readings in the sos were general on the 16th and 17th; and on the 18th. which was the warmest day of the week, number of stations reported readings of S6 degrees.
 Extracts from reports:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
For preserving,
and Cutiorlra

Complete ExtemAl and Internal Trestmsnt for ass of Cuticurs Soap t2Sc.p to Cleanse the Skin. Catcyrs 9lntmeat ttoc to Hcei the Skin end Crti Qofted rnh 36c per vial ef 6ol to Purtfy the Blood Corp., Sole Props. Boston. Mas,
 sfNsned Tiee. CsiicuFa Book on Skin DseAses,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Women Prefer cuticura Soap and Ointment for Toilet, Bath and Nursery.

!, purifying and beautl-
 flying the skin, scalp, hair
 and hands, for eozeznas.
 rashes, inhammations,
 irritations, itchings and
 chahngs, as well as for sanatfve, antiseptic cleansing and many pur- poses which readily sug- rest themselves to wo m 0 n. especially mothers, Cuticura Soap Ointment are lInriYaled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

If in doubt as to illustrations for your ad, see The Gawk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-23
VETERANS WILL ATTEND.
Members of 6. A. r. to Witness
Sheridan Statue Unveilinr.

Final assignments and details were
made today for the parade in connec-
ton with the unwilling of the Sheridan
statue Wednesday afternoon. One of
the features Of the occasion will be the
attendance of the war-worn veterans of
the sixties who served with Gen. Sheri-
dan in the smoke and fire of battle. Col.
John S. Walker, commander of the De-
partment of the Potomac, G. A. R., has
through Asst. Adjt. Gen O.
Fl. Oldroyd. an order arranging for the
participation of the Grand Army in the
statue unwilling ceremonies
1t Is addressed to the members OF the
organization in the District, and says:
You are hereby requested to assemble
in r street between 22d street and Sheri-
dan Circle. on the south sidewalk, with
the right of the line at the Sheridan Cir
Gle lamppost. on the afternoon of We'd
nesday. November %, 1905 at not later
than from ! As to o'clock sharp. as the
order will be given to file into seats
promptly at ? o'clock pm Section F.
least stands) will be reserved for mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Republic
Tickets will be issued by Asst. Adjt.
Gen. O. II. Oldroyd to all present before
taking their seats.
1T is desired by the general committee
of arrangements that the Grand Army
should turn out in goodly numbers to do
honor TO the memory of this fearless
leader, "Phil' Sheridan, on that occa-
sion. 1t is urged that every member
wear the Grand Army uniform, If posi-
BILE: If not. dark clothing with the G. A. R.
badge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-23
IN THE SPIRIT WORLD.
Lines of Communication With It, DR..
Shannon Declares.

SAoAA3oA 0CCAdACS.
1.-The All-surrounding Spirit Worldf' was
the subject upon which the Rev. DR.. John
Reid Shannon Of Metropolitan NJ E.
Church preached last evening to large
congregation the second sermon Of his
Sunday evening series. DR.. Shannon pref
aced his sermon by saying: II have re-
ceived some letters which take it for
granted that l am a disciple of modern
Spiritualism. In the sermon next Sunday
on this matter.
THE Bible teaches" said DR.. Shannon,
1.-The all-immerSing, the notwithstanding
presence of the spirit world. That world
enwraps this world as with Swaddlng
bands 1t holds this world i'm it's arms
as mother her babe. The Bible is pene-
trated through and through with sense
of the reality of the unseen world. AS
the thunder music of Gods existence
rolls majestically through the Bible, so
with that of the spirit world
Between the visible and the invisible
worlds there are open lines of communi-
cation as certainly as are New York and
Washington connected this Sunday even
ing with lines of telegraph and with
railway tracks. Sir Oliver Lodge says We
can never understand this marvellous
world and the part we play in 1t unless
we recognize the spiritual process that
folds US round II that statement be not
true we might as we'll throw overheard
our Bible as a tissue of imaginary events
I'm Gods great household death has
no dividing power. All who love God,
whether in this world or the other world,
have entered into that communion known
as indissoluble kinshp In Jesus Christ
knship that holds forever in sacred
unity all who love divine things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
STEAMBOAT INSPECTION.
New Edition of Laws Records.
Changes of Importance.

In the new edition of the laws govern
Ing the steamboat inspection service of
the United States. Just issued a number
OF changes have been made which are of
interest to vessel owners and masters on
the Potomac.
One Is the new regulation governing the
Issuance of certificates to those who wish
TO operate gasoline engines or motors of
any kind. except steam. Heretofore any
person could obta a license to operate
a motor boat carrying freight and pas
sengers by passing required eXamina-
ton. No term Of service on a motor
driven vessel was required.
Cnder the new regulation no person
shall receive an original license as en-
gineer of vessels of above fifteen gross
electric motors. carrying freight or pas
senRers for hire, who has not served at
least one year on motor boats. or in the
engineers department of steam vessels
or has not had at least two years ex-
perience In the construction of marine
motor engines and their installation.
Any person holding a license as en-
gineer of steam vessels desiring to act
as engineer of motor vessels must appear
before board of local inspectors for ex-
animation as to his knowledge Of the ma
'chfnery of such motor vessel, and if
found qualified shall be licensed as en-
gineer of motor vessels.
Sailing vessel owners who were cOntem-
plating putting gasoline power engines in
their boats. intending to operate them
themselves. under this regulation must
employ an engineer. unless they have had
the experience required. which few If any
have. This. il is claimed will work a
hardship on small vessel owners employ ed
In running freight on the Potomac and
other interior waters of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-23
COL. BABCOCK DEAD.
Former Scout for Army Of the Po-
tomac Passes AWAY.

The death of Col. John c. Babcock,
scout for the Army of the Potomac during
the civil war, at Mount Vernon, n.
Y, last Saturday recalls a thrilling
chapter OF the conflict. Col. Babcock, 1t
is stated. first gave warning of Gen
Lees intention to advance into Pennsyl-
vania. He was ordered by the War De-
partment in June, 1863, to obtain infor-
nation in regard to the movement of the
Confederate army, and that was done
through hotel keeper. He was ena bled
to pass through the enemy's lines and
obtained the information needed. A map
of the Confederate movement and data
were secured and table was compiled
giving the complete strength of all the
corps Of the Army of Northern Virginia
In 1854 Col. Babcock bore a conspicuous
part for the preservation of the Union
Col. Babcock enlisted at the beginning
of the war in the Sturgis Rifles of Chi
cago to act as bodyguard to Gen
George b. Mcclellan. When placed in
charge of prisoners at the Headquarters
of the Army of the Potomac the oppor-
tunity to enter upon military career
which made him conspicuous as a soldier
became enhanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-23
NEW BUILDINGS PROPOSED.
improvements Planned in Vicinity
of Connecticut Avenue Bridge.

Harry Wardman has purchased. through
the Office of Moore & Hill, Inc. four lots
each 25x95 feet, on the south side OF
Bancroft place near Connecticut avenue
The price paid was SIT 900 cash, which
is at the rate of $1.79 a square foot.
Mr.. Wardman will at once start to i'm
prove these lots. as we'll as three lots
on the opposite side of the same block,
with the erection of seven houses, which
will be similar in design to the houses
recently built on this street
Franklin T. Sanner is having plans pre-
pared to erect four semi-detached houses
on the east side of Connecticut avenue
on the block beyond the new Connecticut
avenue bridge. on the ground which he
recently bought through Moore & Hill.
The large white stone house being erect
ed by Clark Waggaman, and situated
near the approach to the Connecticut ave-
nue. bridge from the north, has been
bought by Charles Johnson of johnson
Bros, and will be occupied by him upon
his return from his wedding trip, which
he and his bride are spending abroad
In the same section are being erected
homes for II. c. Ansley of the Southern
railroad and DR.. Green
Lieut.. w. II. Santlemann. leader of the
Marine Band. expects to build a detached
house for his home on a lot 48x12O feet
which ne has just purchased through the
Office of Moore & Hill
Franklin II. Sanner is starting to erect
an apartment, to be known as the Dud-
dington. and to be located on Ianier
avenue near Adams Mill road and Cal
vert street, on plot 6OX150 feet which
he has recently acquired through Moore
& HILL The building will be three stories
and contain fifteen apartments, each to
have separate porch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-23
NEW PASTOR IN PULPIT.
DR.. Wenchel breaches First Sermon
at Christ Church.

Rev. ]. Frederic Wenchel, who was re-
Gently installed as pastor of Christ Eng
lish Evangelical Lutheran Church,
preached his initial sermon to the MEM
bers of the congregation yesterday
morning.
Awake. awake, put on thy strength,
o Zion Thus the prophet Isaiah adj
dressed the church of Old" began the
pastor. 1.-The church Of our age needs
to heed this ancient call. Weakness
characterizes our modern zion. The
causes of this are many. The chief one
is the lack Of solid and definite foun-
dation. Many churches do not know
where they stand today. Their position
Is hazy and shifting. To become strong
the church must stand firmly upon her
divine foundation; Christ, His redemp-
tive work and heavenly truth must be
her faith, her hope and strength.
"At the congress of religions held in
Boston about a year ago a speaker
from abroad stated that he had gone on
Sunday morning in a local church to
worship God, but he was very much
disappointed, the Divine Name was
scarcely mentioned, instead of that the
names of men were continually upon
the lips Of the preacher. Therein lies
the weakness of the church of today.
To grow strong the love of God the
word and work of Christ must be the
basis Of her work"