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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
HARBERSON SHOOTS
 BRYCE HOWERTON

Chatom, October T.-(SpeciaL) like Harberson shot and fatally wounded Bryce Howerton at Tibbie, small saw mill town eight miles south of here, last night between and o'clock. Howerton was manager of the sawmill and in gen eral charge of the premises thereabouts. About two months ago he and Harberson had a dispute and Howerton warned Harberson not to again come on the premises.
 Harberson's family lives at Tibbie and last night Harberson went down to see them. After having been there about half an hour, he got a message from How erton to leave immediately. Harberson sent word back to Howerton that if he would let him alone he would do the same. Shortly thereafter Howerton and three other men cams to the Harberson home armed with guns, and as Hower- ton stepped In the front door Harberson shot him with shotgun loaded with buckshot.
 Five of the shots took effect, three go- Ing into the stomach and two in the right arm. Howerton was carried to Mobile to an inf1rmary and at last accounts was In serious condition. Harberson came to Chatom and gave himself up to the authorities and his preliminary is set for next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
EDWARD POWERS DIES
Was an old Confederate Soldier and
 Pioneer Resident of Greensboro

Greensboro, October 17.-(Speciai.)- J. Edward A. Powers, one of the most prominent and respected merchants of Greensboro and an old resident of the county, died at his home here yesterday. MT. Powers served in the Confederate army and at the close of the war entered the mercantile business with his brother, W. w. Powers, in Greensboro. He was 64 years old.
 The funeral services were held this afternoon in the Methodist church of which MT. Powers was for many years Q steward. The services were conducted by Rev. l.. P. Lathram and Dr. S. M. Hosmer. The board of stewards acted as honorary pallbearers and several of MT. Powers business associates as ac- tive bearers. He leaves widow and five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
DEPUTY SHOOTS NEGRO
Approaching Marriage of Miss Lucia
 Reynolds and MT. Henry White

Centerville October 17.-(Special. )-News has just been received here by telephone from Blocton, in the northern part of Bibb county of the killing of a negro named Dexter by J. G. Brown. the deputy sheriff stationed at Blocton. In the per formance of his duties last night the deputy came upon a crowd of negro men, whereupon Dexter drew his own gun and advanced upon Deputy Brown in & threatening manner and the deputy fired upon him with deadly effect The negro was an ex-convct ard was re- ported to have been a desperate char acter As the killing was clearly in self-defense no inquest was held by the coroner.
 The many friends of Miss Lucia Rey- holds of Montevallo and Mir Henry P. White of this place, were much inter- ested in the announcement of their ap- preaching marriage which is to occur in Birmingham on October 20. Miss Key holds is the youngest daughter of Capt. H. c. Reynolds of Montevallo, and is the sister of Senator H. F. Reynolds of this place, and E. D. Reynolds of Bloc ton. She taught in the school here for two sessions and Is young woman of many attractive qualities and Is very popular MT. White Is a prominent young lawyer of this place. They will reside in Centervlle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
News of Bay Minette

Bay Minette. October 17-tSpecial.)-In totalling the values of the assessed prop erty of the city of Bay Minette, the town clerk brought to light some very inter esting figures. During the past year a large number of new residences have been constructed and a number of busi- ness houses which when figured into the assessments make an increase in value of about ss0,000, and making the total as- sessed value of the land and buildings
 inside the corporate limits $329,935.
 Deputy Sheriff J. L. Crouch of Foley brought two negroes to the county jail yesterday who are being held for the murder of Carrie Jones' a negro who is alleged to have been killed in their home Saturday afternoon. The negroes held are William Bilbo and his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Cotton oil Mills Start

Huntsville, October 17.-(SpeciaI. J. The cotton oil mills of Huntsville are on the threshold of the new season and by the middle of the week all Of them will be in full operation night and day The cotton gins are working on full time and seed is being rushed to market. Twenty-Five dollars a ton Is being paid by the mills here for cotton seed delivered on the yards of the mills. The West Huntsville mill started during the last week, The Ala bama Cotton Oil company Thursday night and the Farmers Cotton oil company will start today. The Ala bama Cotton oil company 50 far has xcceived 800 tons of seed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Witness Admits Perjury

Having swore that he swore to a lie, Thomas Gargyle, chief witness in a case involving the alleged violation of the prohibition law, has been placed in the Calhoun county jail here in default of a $500 bond. Cargyle went before the re- cent city court grand jury and swore to having bought whiskey from one John Bowling. but when placed on the stand last Saturday. he admitted that he swore falsely to the grand jury. He was jailed ard Bowling was discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Sun Bursts

Frank Clements. a well known young man of Montgomery is suffering from rather queer accident as the result of the explosion of a regulation army Springfield rifle While at practice on the Alabama rifle range the weapons barrel shattered into a thousand pieces as the result of a "doped' cartridge which had been inserted in lieu of the regulation quantity of powder and lead, and Clements right eye was put out.
 The Montgomery Blues" were at practice at the range when the "doped" cartridge was suggested as a means of injecting a little more ginger into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
LIED GILBERT ON TRIAL
 | FOR MURDER OF GIRL
Sister of Willie Graham Tells
 Jury About Shooting
HE PLEADED INSANITY
Defense Will Attempt to Prove That Gilbert Was Mentally Unbalanced, Due to Liquor and Heredi-
 tary Influences

Anniston, October 1S.-(Special. )--Leo town. was placed on trial for his life in the Anniston city court this morn- ing on a charge of having murdered his sweetheart, Willie Graham, a pretty young cotton mill operative with whom he Is said to have been intimately asso- ciated for several years, the alleged murder having been committed in this city about three months ago.
 The city court in this city was crowded to overfiowing this afternoon when the examination of witnesses began. Paraneia and hereditary insanity pleas are being invoked by the defense.
 The chief witness on the stand today was Lee Graham. who was shot while in the act of attempting to save her sisters life. She told the story of the shooting in trembling voice. occa- sionally glancing in the direction of qil- bert as if afraid, yet her story was con- sidered reliable and a strong point for the prosecution.
 Dr. A. N. Steele, a medical expert. was another interesting witness today. His answer to a hypothetical ques- ton was considered to be favorable to the prosecution and the defense was seemingly unable to get any points from him to sustain their allegations of insanity superinduced by strong drink or hereditary insanity. The attorneys for the state and the defepse are fighting every inch of ground and the case prom ises to be dragged out for several days unless night sessions are held.
 There were several eye-witnesses to the deed with which Gilbert is charged, and he does not deny that he fired the shots which put an end to the girls life; yet he has invoked a plea of insanity, claiming that he was rendered Irresponsible at the time by drink, and 1t Is believed that he will attempt to prove that there is a strain of insanity in his family. of which he is one of the victims.
 Willie Graham, the victim of Gilbert 8 aim, was walking arm in arm with her sister, Lee Graham, on their way back to the cotton mill after lunch when Gill bert approached them with his gun in hand. He was intoxicated at the time, and the girls, fearing trouble. began to plead for mercy. He caught Willie Graham by the hand, however, and while she was on her knees pleading for mercy, he emptied his revolver into her body. Lee Graham, who fought heroically to save her sisters life, was shot in the back, but has recovered and will take the stand against the defendant
 Aftes the killing, Gilbert fled, and about an hour later waa found asleep in deserted building several blocks away. He had another revolver on his person. but he offered no violence when he was overtaken by the officers. At the pre- limnary hearing. he was held without bail There is much interest in his case and the court room was crowded when 1t was called for trial this morning be- fore Judge Thomas W. Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
peIixers Farewell sermon

Huntsville, October 17.-(Special.) )-Rev. S. E. wasson, delivered his farewell ad- dress as pastor of the First Methodist church Sunday evening. Dr. Wasson has been pastor of the church here three years. His health requires change and he will leave during the present week for southwest Texas, where he will make his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

would wash dishes or do laundry work Chat required the use of other soaps they were always worse: This went on for about six months. Then @ used CutlSuia S ;a two or three weeks the trouble all disap- peared. always found that my hands were worse with dry scale on them) after using any cheap soap but the Cuticura Soap produced such soothing feeling on my skin that it was pleasure to use it. also know what wonders the Cuticura Remedies have done for friend of mine, so would recommend them to any one. Mrs. Delaware BbsTrefs, bsI Mov OH 1ona K,ng. St' "'im'ne'0n'
 Cutieura Remedies sold throushout tho world. Potter Drug & Chem Corp. Sole Props.. Boston. A3rAailed free. 32-page book on Skin Diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Convention Postponed

At the request of the delegation of bus mess men who come to Montgomery from Birmingham to attend the all-Ala- bama convention, the sessions which were to have been held November P have been postponed until November 20 It Is thought that by this the greatest gathering of business men ever had in the state will be here to take part in the deliberations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
state Automobile Tour

Merchants of Montgomery are back of a movement to inaugurate a south Ala bama automobile tour, which Is to be participated in by the Business Mems league on the ground that 1t will serve the purpose of bringing customer and creditor into closer connection. The plan will be formally taken up this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Baracas Plan Lecture Course

The Baraca class of the First Metho- dist church in this city has planned a free lecture course with local business men and professional men as their tal- ent w. P. Acker will deliver the first lecture Tuesday evening on Going to Law" MT. Acker is member of the firm of Knox, Acker, Dixon & Black mon and one of the ablest men in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

The following appointments were made this morning from the governors offices School board of Haleyville. R. L. Blanton. w. T. Vickery, c. A. OlIves. W. E. Hammell and M w. Barber.
 Notarles public: F. A. Merrill, Car bon Hill; George l.. Crawford. Mobile. and c. T. Harris, Columbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Visiting at Capital

Among the prominent visitors at the state capitol today were Judge Daniel Partridge of Selma and Thomas W. Bar ker circuit court rk-elect for Dallas county. Both these men are well known throughout the state and their friends at the capitol extended both a cordial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Cotton Receipts Heavy

Huntsville, October Especially Receipts of cotton in the Huntsville market jumped to 700 bales Saturday as compared with from 25 to 100 re- ceived during the other days of the week. The brisk cotton market has made business good in all lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Cotton Records Broken

All records for receipts of cotton were broken in this city last Saturday. At the Farmers Union warehouse alone, 2S6 bales were received and it is said that there were also more bales received in Oxford than ever before In the his tory of one day in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Field TrinIs Entries

The following entry for the field trials of the Southern Field Trials club, which will be held in Montgomery, De- cember 19, was received today at the office of the secretary of the club, John H. Wallace, Jr.: Ethel Whetstone. for the all-age stake. Sire, Count Whet. stone dam, Seneca Maid Owned by O. o. Talmon of Chillicothie, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Furnace Capacity Increased

Manager M H. Maury of the Ma bel McWane furnace in this city, which has just recently been put into blast, states that the capacity of the plant is being increased with almost every days work and that they will soon be turning out 25O tons of pig daily. About $100,000 has been spent in renovating the plant, and Manager Maury says that the cost of operation Is now cheaper than 1t has been at any time within the plants his- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Masonic Home Contract

The Interstate Construction company of Mobile was today awarded the con tract for the erection of the Masonic Orphans and Widows home in this county, work on which is to begin at once The award was made by the build ing committee of the Masonic grand lodge, and calls for an expenditure of s54,4 ,449 on the administration building, and an additional expenditure of $50,551 on two wings, which are to be erected The total cost of the buildings, accordingly, is to be $105,000. The structures will be of concrete, 8-inch hollow tile, pebble dashed and red tile roofing,
 The contingent contract, calling for the construction of the two wings, is not to be officially entered into until the grand lodge meets here in December, at which time the cornerstone exercises over the administration building will be had. At the grand lodge meeting in 1911 1t Is hoped to have all the buildings dedicated, and in active operation.
 According to the offer made by resi- dents of Montgomery county valuable site has been set aside for erection of the home, which site contains a number of the finest agricultural acres of the state. The full building committee Of the home was in session, Lawrence Lee. grand master, presiding over the deliber- ations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
BANKERS DENOUNCE
 COTTON GUARANTEE
Do Without Trade Better Than
 England Without Cotton
APPEAL CASES HEARD
H. J. Copeland of Birmingham Appeals Case From Grubb's Court in m Attempt to Collect Wages
 of A1eck Martin

Montgomery, October 17-(Special)- Bankers and cotton factors of Mont gomery went on record in no uncertain terms today in denouncing the cotton bills of lading guaranty plan which has been proposed by English financiers and banking institutions. At a meeting which was held here resolutions were passed putting the local factors on record as ''un- alterably opposed to the plan suggested Of forming a guaranty company to in- sure the integrity of cotton shippers and common carriers, thereby assessing an additional and uncalled for tax upon the farming interests of the south. ,' The resolutions read, further that we consider this movement as an unjust discrimination upon the cotton interests of the south, as well as a reflection upon the integrity of cotton shippers and cot ton buyers. in view of the fact that no such requirements are made against shippers of other commodities of ex- port.'
 The bankers of the city expressed them selves as willing and desrous of pro- teeting the cotton interests, fully con- vinced that the south can do without the English trade more advantageously than England can do without the south's staple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
BREAKING OUT
 ALL OVER BODY
ltched DreadfuIIy. When Scratched It would Bleed and Become Very Sore. Could Scarcely Sleep as he Itching was Worse at Night.
 Dreaded Putting Hands in Water.
Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment 3 Weeks. Trouble all Disappeared.
"Some timc ago had breaking out all over my body. It first started like

and itched dreadfully.
 When l scratched it, it
 would bleed and become very sore. 1 tried al- most everything for the itching but none gave me much relief. 1 could scarcely sleep as tho itching was always worse at night. My hands were SO sore I dreaded putting them in water and after l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
nIohiIe,s Stntus

Mobiles status regarding government by commission Is being much comment ed upon in this city, while manifest in- terest exists as to what steps that cl,s will take when the 1911 legislature is called into being. No fears are en- tertained In Montgomery to the ul- timate stand of the Gulf City on the new form of government, but because of the enthusiastic response to the new government which was given In Mont gomery and in Birmingham 1t has been considered that the Mobile citizens would go as overwh elmingly for it.
 Albert D. Bloch of Mobile said in this city that he believed that Mo bile was in favor of the new meth oc of government. He also stated that the climax may be expected at an early moment, when the voters will declare for abolition of the aldermanic body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Hook,vorm Officials

Dr. W. W. Dinsmore, the executive head of the hookworm commission in Alabama, has nominated six field of ficers to assist him in the campaign against this infection In the state. The appointment of these officers will be made by the Rockefeller hookworm commission in Washington, D. C., and the names of two of the nominees have already been sent to the general commission.
 These field officers will each have certain territory in the state to cover and Dr. Dinsmore announced this morn ing that the active work of the cam paign would begin within the next 60 days.
 Hookworm infection Is said to be very general throughout Alabama and the state commission, with the assist ance of the state board of health, is planning a campaign looking toward the complete eradication of the dis ease.
 Dr. Dinsmore Is regarded as well qualified to assume the leadership of such campaign and physicians throughout the state are sanguine of the finest results from the work that is being inaugurated to stamp out this disease in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

ham were admitted to practice in the court of appeals.
 Among the visiting attorneys today were: Lawrence Cooper and R. w. Walker of Huntsville, Henry A. Brad shaw of Florence, w. c. Fitts, M. l.. Ward and w. T. Ward of Birmingham. and Robert H. Smith of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Hon. Joseph o. Thompson

Hon. Joseph Q. Thompson and Lee Brock of Tennessee will deliver the opening ad- dresses of the gubernatorial campaign at the Jefferson the atre next Friday night at 8 o'clock. The ladies are espe- cially invited. The meeting will be presided over by James BoWr0n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Gunnels Pleased

Superintendent of Education Harry c. Gunnels in an interview today stated that he felt highly gratined with the work of the executive committee of the Alabama Educa tional association in Birmingham Saturday. Mir. Gunnels said he thought the progra mme which the executive committee arranged was one of the best which has ever been offered the association as well as one of the most important. The subjects to be stressed are designed to have the most far-rea ching effects, according to the superintendent of education, and to result in wide improvements In the ed ucational system of the state
 The three subjects which will be particularly stressed at the April meet ing of the educational association are: Local taxation by districts; better rural conditions. and better agricultural courses.
 The state educational association will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

the sport Several pieces of the fine steel penetrated the young soldier 4 forehead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Minor Appointments

meet in Birmingham on April 12. 1s and II.
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the group to which her type Of beauty
il most generally assigned. nor the in
carnation Of the zeitgei>t. need be read
into her looks. They explain and excuse
themselves. Their character. however. is
quite national and American loveiiness
has very generally been accepted as
pr--nin.ut of it's kind.
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ment toned above. wa composed - arti-
ri'-s made by Erp Snufs- ar schools under
IN" direction If Ih"Ir teacher. Their.
were b"au.I ful dpll houses wi-h all the
modern improvements Ird OF her per-
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vito Iie- 80 tinker IN their .rsIrl. hours
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doll Iai- g.. '"EC..ra nat "riurAr ~
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vi" ri7"d ha'y driH zeal, ian ~. farr.s
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around IN = iaHH r.alf Of ..rnep wUrStOi
tufts "a . green nurl'p ground Thy
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krtISe. who wa b nd .f .he com mites,
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Of TIA" "Nhili, Her Other masterpieces
were vDrstcd pic, ur'-s ~ hyId hues,
framed ," White. and u Who'll" field lVlI II
horses Iuadcf 81 ca1v5.s with frinR.d
names end tsrh and wired neck that
could twi-t arouudand allowed 81 curiosity
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n rope. wound round with .,Orst"d Wnicn
keep their joints ~ place az rhu same tifrls
providing HON Ui'i clnthos
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for h." algo made bad Hrringsdorf out
Of sand. cardboard and bits Of colored
paper The bat herH. Of cardboard. were
sporting IN TN. sand with shOvels and
pals four tiur"sj their own size. hut they
seemed to he having q good time becauEe
they all wor" the same seraphic smil.
B.ri'i-s. why .houldn't they. when the
teuir ,rnad" ~ mothers bed tIckingp
were decorated in gala artiro of fiaRs2
Hans BrndbaCk.r. aged Is. was. II would
seem. on good speaking terms with
IN" cook. hecaHe he populated his red
rooted village with dough dogs and dough
men. The hOTea these unbaked people
lived in wore made of match boxes COW
verrd with black paper with white paper
window. red paper roofs. and the trees
thcy cat under when they were afraid II
being metamorphOsed by the sun had
wonderful green foliage that looked suns
piciously as though it might have been
excelsior IN Anosher incarnation.
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TOYS THAT CHILDREN MAKE
Az UNUSUAL EXHIBITION ~ ST
HELD ~ BERLIN.
Only Requirement Vas That Exhibits
Must Isr Made OF Material to BE
Ponnd In the Household Cigar Boxes.
Dcs:Sn and Weather Dustrrs lsrd.

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n Z h-yinS a children's welfare exhibit
tr.g winter il has had two exhibits Of
Q. .iilay NJ: ire. the one called The Child
Ia the Last Century held in one Of the
a. tists clubs. and the other an exhibit
OF toys made by children themselves
ct Of tho ordinary things they might
find in household.
Tho Sirst r. primarily an GTt exhibition
"a the child in painting. in sculpture. ~
a. .nirIre. pictures and books for chill
DIN. The second exhibit lad all IN.
h ...,ea interest and the educational
value that one could wisn. II was made
b. children and IL was visited by chill
dven. True IL was organized hy the
largest and most influential charitable
organization Of the country and u WAS
supplemented by e2hibiss of toys and
p!lythings made by grvwnups. but on the
whole IL vas a market for tho change OF
ideas among tho members Of the youngest
generations Every child N Berlin took
hs parents TO the big depa rment store
whore the exhibit was held TO soc what
other children had done in the hours that
grow long when the days grow short. and