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Evening star., 1909-08-18
ADMITS KILLING POOLE
Harris Says He Shot Cousin in
SeIf-Defense.
HAD QUARREL OVER WHISKY
Hit Him With Hammer, Then Rob-
bed and Hid Body.
SIGNS CONFESSION TO POLICE
Declares That Robbery Was Sole
Motive for Later Attack on His
Aunt at Trevilah.
SIGNS CONFESSION TO POLICE

My name is Oliver Herman Har-
ris: am twenty-three years of age:
] reside in Montgomery county. Nd.
July 90 / went to the shanty OF
Henson Poole about ) o'clock in the
morning. / knocked at the door and
Henson Poole let me in; he was
dressed in his underclothine.
went inside and told him / came
down to get some booze He asked
me to have a drink with him. /
sat down and we began to talk and
had two or three more. 1t was get
ting late and l told him l wanted
to 60 to Rockville, and asked him
for half a gallon. He wanted to
put water in it and we quarreled
over that. I did not want him to
put water in the liquor. He COM
menced cussing and raising the
devil, and I cussed him back, of
course. He came toward me and
knocked him down. When he got
up he grabbed for the rifle. [ then
grabbed the rife and shot him and
hit him with hammer. l did not
want him to make any noise and
draw any crowd / shot him twice
more while he was on the mattress.
then dragged him to the closet and
shut the door. The door had lock
on it like a regular house. After
filling a quart bottle and two pint
bottles out of the jug I went on
home. / also took what money he
had. which amounted to So
also took his keys. l then went to
Charles Conners' home and called
him out and gave him a drink, tell
ing him / had plenty of money to
buy more
.aving made the foregoing written
tement and affixed his signature there
Oliver Herman Harris, or "Ollie" Har-
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which 1 objected. We quarreled and came
to blows. He came after me with his %
caliber rife, and in the struggle that fol-
lowed I grabbed the rifle from his hands.
THE struggle lasted for several min
utes before ! shot him. l did not take any
chances of having him tell who killed
him. and that is why I used the hatchet
and fired the other two shots"
After you left Corners home where
did you go?" he was asked.
II stopped at Linthicum's store, where
L bought shirt and a new hat. ! then
telephoned to Foss & Richart's livery
stable, where I had carriage come to
meet me. I called at my house and took
my sister and Mrs. Pearson to the fair at
Rockville l later got tired of the fair
and took a train for Georgetown
Whom did you see there" he was
asked.
II met two friends-Allie Robinson and
Dickson Marks of. Southwest Washing
ton. We got taxicab and rode over
Washington. drinking and having a good
time with the s52. | got drunk and then
came back 10 Rockville, where / hired "A
team and took my sister, whom l left at
the fair. home"
Did You attack your aunt because she
Evening star., 1909-08-18
Bryan Going to Exposition.

SEATTLE, WASH, August 1S-william
]. Bryan has announced his intention OF
visiting the Yukon n-Pacific-Alaskan expo
sition during the closing week, and ex-
pressed his willingness to take part in
any exercises that may be arranged. 1t is
proposed by some to make October lS,
the closing day of the fair, Bryan day.
Evening star., 1909-08-18
Not Allowed to aGive the Grip"

ATLANTA. Ca, August 1S.-At q late
hour last niaht Gov. Brown affixed his
signature TO the recent act Of the Georgia
legislature which prohibits the use by
negro secret societies of the insignia. rit-
ualfstic work. grips, etc, Of orders COM
posed Of whites.
Evening star., 1909-08-18
We give the best quality the market affords

Bensdorp's Royal Dutch
Cocoa, TIM. :. ,3oc
Crystal Domino Sugar. 5-lb.
DON 4Oc
Imported Peas, sur extra
fine, can. ISc
Imported Peas, moyens, eN-
ira fine, can. .I3c
Iona Tomatoes, can. Sc
SrItana Tomatoes. .1oc
4 & P Tomatoes. .I2Hc
Pulled Rice, pkg. g..........1 .1oc
Wheat Berries, pkg. :. &c
Bakers Cocoa, 1z-lb. tin. 2oc
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Imported Sardines, in oil.
can IOS
Lowney's Cocoa. 1s-lb. tin ..23c
Royal Baking Powder, lib
can .4oc
COttOlene, can. .24c. 45c
A & P Grape JUICE. Ioc and ooc
Laundry Starch, 3-lb. box. .I8c
Quaker Toasted Corn Flakes,
pkg .Ioc
Yello Corn Flakes. pkg. ). .Ioc
Brooms. each. 3oc and 35c
Cornmeal, lb. b............. sc
Rolled Oats, h.. :. &C
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Best Potatoes, PIX. ........ 3oc
Roses Lime Juice, bottle. .35c
Gosman's Ginger Ale, 3
bottles ......... .25c
Gosmans Sarsaparilla, 3
bottles ..25c
Maraschino Cherries, bot
tie. .25c, 4oc, Csc
Pure Olive Oil. bot
tie .22c, 35e, ooc
Pure Olive Oil, qt. can. .75c
Pure Olive Oil, y gal.
Pure Olive Oil, gal can. $3.50
Evening star., 1909-08-18

take place in Baltimore.
It is certain that counsel for the pris- !
oner will offer objection to the admission
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Intended to Rob Aunt.

knew that you had murdered your cous-
in - he was asked.
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Rice. lb.......,....5c, &c. Ioc
Corn Starch. lib. ............ &c
.Amo Fiber Wheat, pkg. .I2Ac
Old Virginia Cornmeal, 2
lb. pkg. &c
Hominy, 2-lb. pkg. $500. SC
Hominy. s-lb. pkg. g.........iSc
Clothes Pins. 100 for. ......I .Ioc
Ideal Toothpicks, 5 box for. Ioc
Ivory Soap. cake.
Fig Newtons, lb. b.......,.Ioc
Johnson's Preserves, 5-lb.
crock ock............~.5 soc
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of the written confession as evidence ON
the ground that 1t was not made vclsn.
tarIly.
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The PalaI1is Royal
Best Remnant Day
of the Year.

Looking ahead the time when fall and winter stocks
will demand all available shelf and counter space are will
ing close most desirable wearabes at
unprecedented prices To there time
like now-and no place like the Paas Royal.
Evening star., 1909-08-18

Hams at reduced price, all
standard brands this
week, lb. b................I7c
Boneless Bacon, lb. b........ISc
Wafer Sliced Bacon, lb. pkg. 2so
Potted Cheese, pkg.........Ioc
Premium Bacon. lb. exc
Evening star., 1909-08-18
Demanded to See His Fingers

Now said Capt Pumphrey. realizing
the prisoner was on the verge of break
Ing down, "let me see your fingers"
Harris was given to understand that
the finger prints taken only few min
utes ago were identical with those found
Evening star., 1909-08-18
Dried Beans.

Marrow Fat. lb............7c
Lima, lb. b...................7c .7c
Yellow Eye, lb. ..7l
Navy. y.lb..................sc lb.
Red Kidney, lb. TX
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
TWO MEN HELD ON
CHARGE OF ARSON

New Orleans, March 2.-Charles Rouff,
manager of the French Novelty company,
and c. A. McAllister, manager of the
Empire theatre, were arrested late TO-
night on the charge of arson, following
an investigation by the police of 1re
which occurred tonight in a building in
Canal street, occupied by these two estab-
lishments.
When the blaze was discovered it had
gained considerable Roadway on the
fourth floor of the building, which is sit
uated at 812 Canal street, in the heart
of the business district. 1t was connned
to the third and fourth floors of this
structure and the loss was not over s15, 600.
A part of the first floor was occupied ey
the moving picture theatre of MoAllisrer.
The remainder of that floor and the three
upper floors were taken up by the French
Novelty company.
The authorities at once instituted an m
vestigation because of alleged suspicious
circumstances in connection with the fire,
with the result of the arrest of Rouff
and McAllister.
The French Novelty store has been in
business here for a number of years, and
Rouff is prominently known in New Or
leans
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w. 3. MERRILL DIES.
Was Prominent Attorney of Eastern
Alabama.

Admission, March 2.-(Special)-W. b.
Merrill, who died at his home in Hef1in
Sunday night. after an illness of several
months of Bright's disease, formerly lived
here. The funeral was held from the Bap-
fist church yesterday. The service. was
conducted by the Rev. George B. Harris
of Piedmont, a lifelong friend OF the de-
ceased. The interment was in the Helm
cemetery with Masonic honors.
Mr. Merrell had hosts of friends here
and elsewhere who will learn of his death
with deep. regret. He removed from this
city to Hefin several years ago. He was
one of the most prominent attorneys OF
this section, an upright Christian gentle
man and was beloved by all who knew
him.
He is survived by two sons, Hugh and
Walter Merrell of Heflin; a daughter,
Mrs. John W. Abercrombie of Tuscaloosa,
and two other married daughters, to
whom the sympathy of many friends Is
extended in their sorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
What Women Are Doing the
World Over

Mrs. Humphrey Wards sister, Miss
Ethel Arnold. has made herself quite pop
ular In this country during her visit,
lecturing on various subjects. She has
exploited the cause of womans suffrage,
and her other talks have been upon the
subject of the life and work of her grand
father, Dr. Thomas Arnold. of Rugby.
While Mary Anderson Navarro was m
this country she was honored by having
one of the most beautiful and stunning
varieties of the chrpsanthemum named
for her.
The only woman ever awarded a Loyd S
medal for life saving is Miss Kate GIL
mour, a stewardess on the Sardinia,
which was destroyed at Malta by fire re-
Gently. She stayed on duty until every
woman and child had fed from the sir.ek-
en- ship.
Mrs. Fiske is one Of the most interested
of American women in putting a stop
to the barbarous bull fighting practiced in
Mexico. She has had printed at her own
expense a large amount of anti-bull fight
literature, which has been distributed
throughout Mexico.
Women are fast taking up the calling of
chauffeur" In London IL is not an in
frequent sight to see one of the big red
devils driven by woman.
The American Womans club in Berlin
numbers among its members women from
every state in the union, who have gone
there to pursue their various studies.
From Cape Town to Cairo an English
woman, Miss Charlotte Mansfield, has
started out to walk, and accompanied by
native guides, she expects to thoroughly
enjoy the pilgrimage.
In Boston recently, at the conference
for the betterment of country life, the
principal speaker was a woman, Mrs.
George S. Todd of Massachusetts. who is
attractive woman.
Among the exhibitors to the Royal
academy and the New Gallery is Miss
Christabel Cockerell, the famous sculptor.
Although now the wife of Lord Frampton,
this artist still retains her maiden name
on all her work.
The only woman employed by the gov
eminent to collect data regarding women
in industry is Miss Helen Sumner. She
was of the class of 1898, Wellesley, and
received the degree Of Phi. d. from the
University Of Wisconsin besides.
The most comprehensive trip around the
world probably on record has just been
completed by two Chicago women, Miss
Adelaide Brow and Miss Helen Robinson.
They were gone for six years, and visited
every country and many out-of-the-way
places, which the ordinary traveller never
dreams of.
For many a moon now, the most impor-
tant figure in the worlds eye, and GER
tainly in that of the United States. will be
Mrs. William II. Taft, whose every move
ment will be chronicled in every piece of
reading matter published. After tomorrow
she will undoubtedly occupy the center
of the stage, and interest will be conferred
in her every word and act.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
MERIDIAN WOMAN
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Meridian, Miss, March 2.-(Specia1.)-
Mrs. NJ. J. Highsmith has filed action
for divorce against her husband, w. F.
Highsmith. The couple were married In
this city in May, 1888 Cruelty is
charged.
A petition In bankruptcy was filed today
by J. c. Scott, merchant at Linton,
Scott county. Liabilities $4,000. The Tom
Lyle Grocery company and A. ]. Lyon
of Meridian are the heaviest creditors. As
sets are stock of goods valued at $780,
Chancellor Sam whitman today granted
letters of administration to Rev j. D.
Cook in the matter of the estate of his
son who died recently at Canon City,
Col
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Y.M.C.A. WILL HOLD
UNIQUE MOCK TRIAL

The Young Mems Christian association
is preparing a very unique mock court
trial which promises to be one of the
a large number of leading people will
participate In the proceedings.
The committee having the trial In
charge have engaged Col. A. V. Newton,
the well-known lawyer-leeturer of Wor-
cester Mass, to attend to the details ana
personally conduct the entertainment.
Colonel Newton has had remarkable sue
cess in conducting similar entertainments
and without doubt the breach of promise
trial will be here, as elsewhere, an event
long to be remembered with pleasure
Said Colonel Newton yester day:
For some time, it is alleged one OF
our prominent citizens has paid more or
less attention, to a young and beautiful
widow of this city, forgetting, or at least
not needing, the advice of the immortal
Mr.. Weller to his son Samuel to beware
of the vidders.'
HE now claims that he was not serious
in his intentions and that he was not at
tached to her, but however that may nave
been. the widow became attached to him.
and as he seems to have lost interest In
the matter she has attached his property,
which is a form of attachment that he
does not enjoy.
"The result is that he finds himself the
defendant in a first-elass breach of prom
Use case. and his questionable attitude to-
wards the widow will be given an airing
in the near future.
'sThe parties In the case are so promi-
nent that 1t is feared no courtroom Will
hold the vast crowd DESTROYS of attending
the trial so it will be held in the High
school auditorium on Friday evening,
March 70. under the auspices of central
M C. A.. for whose benefit the pro-
ceeds will be devoted"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03

Mrs. c. 7. Randall for two weeks, have
decided to remain with them several
weeks longer.
Mrs John lime will leave tomorrow for
e visit of several weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Sidney G. Mohr and little son have
returned to Montgomery after a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs Fraleigh.
Mrs. A. c. Bromberg left yesterday
morning for Mobile to attend the funeral
of her grandfather, Capt. Owen Finnegan.
Mrs. Arthur w. Smith, who is seri-
ously ill at her home, was reported
slightly better yesterday. Unconscious for
several days past, she was seml-consoious
at intervals during the day. Many anx-
ious inquiries have been made at her
home ny sympathetic friends.
Mrs. Smith of Livingston is the guest
of her son, Mr.. Stephen Smith
Miss Callie Patterson has returned from
New Orleans.
Mrs. B. z. Brock and her little son. Will
son Brock. returned yesterday from a
months visit to Jacksonville, Pensacola
and other points in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Miller have re-
turned from New Orleans, where they at
tended the Mardi Gras celebration.
Miss Mary Long Is expected this week
from New Orleans and other points on
the coast.
DR.. Mortimer Jordan, who is taking a
special course at Tulane university, re-
turned yesterday to New Orleans after
spending two weeks at home
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Reynolds are eX-
pected to return Sunday from New Or
leans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Craven are at home
for the month of March. in, the residence
on the corner or Tenth avenue and Nine
teenth street, south, formerly occupied by
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. M. Byrne, Jr., were the
honored guests at dinner given Sunday
evening by Mr. and Mrs. I. f. Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. Il Lacey have named
their little son Hugh Walter.
The many friends of Mrs. H. B.
Hatty of POOL Fifth avenue, north, will
regret to learn that she is still very i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
NO REAL CAUSE
FOR RACE RIOTS

Ottumwa, Ia, March Mrs. C. NJ
Johnston admitted today that she was not
assaulted by a negro on February q, ac-
cordng to Detective D. b. Way, who was
retained by the American Commercial
Travellers association to hunt down the
assailant.
she was the victim of an hallucination.
She had recently been operated upon and.
drugs administered brought on hysteria.
After the Clara Rosen murder she labored
under the impression that she was about
to be a victim of attack by a negro. The
search for the negro has been dropped.
Several arrests of suspects were made
following the supposed assault, and for
time a 1ynching seemed imminent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03

use only a common quinine hair tonic
to keep my scalp and hair in perfect
condition" Not IS Hair Tonic?"
asked the reporter, mentioning one of
the best known brands on the market.
II should say not" replied Miss Ora
ham, II make my own hair tonic and
then 1 know there is quinine in it-and
then, too, 1t costs me only one-third
as much. 1 get an ounce of Beta Quinol
at the drug store and then mix it with
half q point of water and half a pint
of alcohol. 1 simply shake these well
together. and then 1 have more than a
pint Of good quinine hair tonic 1t
keeps the hair soft and fluffy, pro-
notes it's growth and-well, you can
see for yourself what it. does" and
she shook her beautiful tresses. Per-
haps other women could use Miss Ora
hams recipe with profit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Household Hints

Tight clothes and Indigestion cause red
noses.
High-heeled boots are known to cause
spinal complaints.
The yolk of an egg broken up in rose
water is a trusty shampoo.
Headache will often yield to foot bath
without other treatment. Try it.
A little vinegar added to butter and
sugar is an excellent remedy for hoarse-
ness.
Every night the housewife should rub
cold cream into the base of her nails
To avoid the injurious effect of sweeping
and busting she should always wear
gloves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
SELLING Goods In Uruguay.

Washington March 2.-"Never attempt
to hurry your customers nor show any
offense at postponed engagements, but
make another call with pleasant coun-
tenance" is the advice given to saies
men for American goods in Uruguay by
f. w. Gooing American consul at
Montevideo to the bureau of manufactures
as to the best means of opening a mar
ket for American goods in that country.
Mr. Cooling says that methods employed
by American statesmen in the United
States would not only fail to secure Or
ders in Uruguay but would be looked
unon with suspicion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Prizefiqhters Are Discharged.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 2-Tommy
Devln of Philadelphia. Eddy Kenny of
Chicago and the clubs matchmaker. ].
c. Heininger, charged with unlawfully
engaging in a prizehght were this after
noon discharged by ]. c. Gladson. The
chief of police of Hot Springs testified
that the bout Thursday night was more
in the nature of a hugging match than
prize fight. Testimony also introduced
to show that the boxing match was
limited to 20 rounds for no decision.
man being employed by the club to stop
the fight should 1t pass beyond the spar
ring stage, was corroborated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
The Age-Herald's Cook Book

EGGS FOR BREAKFAST
Try cooking eggs in a double boiler in
stead of scrambling them In the usual
way. When the water in the outer re-
ceptacle boils, add lump of butter to the
inner one, and some pepper and salt. Turn
In the beaten eggs, and cut them away
from the edge occasionally with Kn--e.
If one likes suggestion of onion, rub
the inside of the cooking utensil with
piece of onion before putting in the but
ter. Serve on triangles of buttered and
moistened toast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Steamer Runs Aground.

New Orleans, March 1.-The British
steamer Rosina went aground off South
Pass. at the mouth of the Mississippi
river. today. No estimate can yet be
made as to the damage done to the ves-
sell The Rosina was inward bound from
Ceiba, Honduras, carrying a cargo of
fruit. Several tugs have been sent down
the river from New Orleans to the aid
of the steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
John Drew in "Jack Straw

John Drew, direct from a four months
engagement in Jack Straw at the EN-
pre theatre, New York, comes to the JEFF
ferson theatre tomorrow night. There
have been so many stories printed in the
newspapers about the phenomenal sue
cess of the new British dramatist W.
Somerset Vaughan, that everybody is
eager to see Jack Straw" which is the
first example of his extremely interesting
play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Ten Per Cent WAGE Reduction.

Buffalo, N Y, March "A reduction of
10 per cent in the wages OF practically
every employee of the Lackawanna Steel
company goes into effect today. The
Lackawanna is one of the largest inde-
pendent concerns, and this is the first an
nouncement of cut in wages from the
independents since the war of prices with
the United States Steel corporation be-
gan. The reduction affects all classes of
employees. including the office forces.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
WELL KNOWN ACTRESS
Gives Recipe For HOme- Made
Quinine Hair Tonic

Mabel Graham, now with Maxwell &
Bells Girl From Dixie" company, has
a head of hair that causes her to be
envied by every woman in the audience.
In the great scene in the second act,
where she is rescued from the burning
building, her head rests on the shoulder
of her rescuer while her hair reaches
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Cecil spooner At the Bliou.

Miss Cecil Spooner danced her way into
favor at the Bijou theatre on the open
ing night of her engagement Monday. and
her play was web received. Miss spoon
er is one of the most graceful women who
has ever visited Birmingham. She is a
wonderful dancer and has a charm of
manner that makes her popular wherever
she appears. There will be a perform
ance tonight. For the remainder of the
week. with a souvenir matinee Thursday,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Maiestic-vaudeville.

Many ladies who have never had an
opportunity to see a real boxing match
may enjoy that pleasure at the Majesti;
this week, receiving all the sensations OF
a real fight without any of the brutalities
connected with it. The boxing match is
between two excellent boxers and is the
finale of the act of Eddie Grey and COM
pany, entitled His Last Match" Ana
this is not the only good act this week,
er there are three or four other acts OF
special strength. There is a matinee ev-
cry afternoon and a performance every
night at the Majestic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
Street RAILWAYS In ENGLAND.

Washington, March 2.-An average of
go journeys by street railways was taken
by every inhabitant of the United King
dom during the past fiscal year, accord.
ing to a report made by Robert ].
Wynn. American consul at London 4
the bureau of manufactures. He says the
length of lines open for traffic has in
creased from 269 miles an 1878 to 2464 miles
at the present time and the capital ex-
penditure has grown from little over
$40, 900, 600 to more than 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-03
At the Gayety.

Robes Knckerbockers are all that is
claimed for them in their advance press
notices The show is a snappy one ana
thoroughly up-to date Beginning this
afternoon. there will be Salome dance in
the last act. Thursday night there VIII
be a BARRIERS shaving contest, while
Saturday night there will be wrestling
between Cutrer and Reilly.