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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-12-20

TREE most indestructf
Bile. They may be bent, crushed,
packed into small compass, and when
they are wanted again it is only neces-
sary to straighten the branches out
into the original shape.
When the inventor was girl, fifty
five or sixty years ago. in Munich, she
went to onp Of those schools where
German girls ara t,rght to Go, as her
daughter says 'eregrthing nit the
hands" II was having to make
wreaths oct of beads that suggested
to her tie notion of making bead
Christmas trees She set to work and
fashioned innumagable tiny loops Of
green beads. each at the end of long
slender wire. She bound the loops TO
gether in threes. making trefoils, and
the trefols into branches anu the
branches into i tapering trunk, the
trunk being formed of nothing at all
but the individual wires massed to-
gether Then she trimmed the tree
with candles ana those tiny wayen fig
ures which the Germans are adopts at
making and fixed it in a pot of sand
and melted wax Her parents were
quite proud Of it. Her father, who
was director of the Hofgarten IN Mu-
Mich, showed it to his royal master,
and King Ludwig Immediately ordered
one for tie Christmas festivities at
| court
After coming to this country she sent
one to President Roosevelt and was
grieved and surprised to find that he
could not accept it.
81 expect he thinks he gets some dy-
Mantle" said the daughter.-New York
| Tribune
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-12-20
Christmas Caution.

as it customary to hang up one
stockin' OF de intiah pair on Christmas
eve?" said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
"Only jes' one" answered Miss Mi
ami Brown. IF you hangs on to de
mate you ism takin' so many chances
on somebody he'pin hissef to foot
wear Std o leavin' presents" =
Washington Star
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-12-20
From the YuIetide Cynic.

tocrat who can have family tree a
Christmas.
Be Christmas white or Christmas green
It's all the same to you
If Christmas finds you all serene
And doesn't make you blue.
1t doesn't take n magician to trans
form small boy into turkey COB
bier
When Santa Claus comes down thu
chimney he chases many man up thu
spout.
It's the vanity of the sex tina
prompts the female turkey to wonde
how she is going to be dressed for thu
Christmas dinner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-12-20
BEAD CHRISTMAS TREES.
Novelty Invented by German Woman
Approved by Kaiser.

If natures supply of Christmas trees
gives out, as some people have feared
it might, there will still be Christmas
trees as long as German woman in
this city remains alive. Out of green
beads. wire and tiny waxen ornaments
she constructs miniature trees which
have been thought pretty enough to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-12-20

grace TIE GOuil VI
Ludwig of Baya-
ria in his time
and to amuse the
children of Kai-
ser Wilhelm of
Germany. TIL I
was when the in
ventor was living
in b err native
country. Since
coming to Amer
lea she has made
them for various
well known peo-
pie.
One of the ad.
vantages of these
trees, she says, is
that they are al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
NEWS OF GREENvILLE
Large Barn of l. '. Traweek Burns
 With Large Amount of Grain

Greenville, October 2S.-(Special.)- About o'clock this morning the large barn of I. Y Traweek burned together with 1200 bushels of corn, a quantity of hay and other feedstuffs. Two fine mules and five or six pigs were also burned. The fire originated so early in the morning that it took the fire depart ment some time to get a stream on the burning building. However, they sue ceeded in saving much other valuable property. The corn had just been put in the barn from the field. Unless the fire was the work of an incendiary. there is no accounting for it.
 Among those attending the Butler County Baptist association, which closes it's annual meeting today at Georgiana. were: Rev. l.. I. Gwaltney, w. A. Shaw, J. c. Reynolds, R. E. Peagler. Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Mrs. J. Beeland, Mrs. w. A. Shaw, Mrs. J. T. Broughton. Mrs j.. w.. Angle and Miss Miranda Bskew.
 The attendance at the state fair from Butler during the past ten days has been larger than at any other fair ever held in Montgomery. From one to three train coach loads of Butler county cit izens went up on every train leaving here during the mornings this week.
 The farmers are expecting b cents for cotton. consequently but few are selling just now. The warehouses arg full to But little remains in the fields to be picked. The crop is as short as expected; however, plenty of corn and pea vine hay will overbalance the shortage on the cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
TORPEDO EXPLODES
 AND KILLS EVANS
PROMINENT PLANTER IS KILLED WHEN LOCOMOTIVE RUNS OVER TORPEDO PLACED ON TRACK TO HEAR IT EXPLODE AND, CRACK

Athens, October 2S.-(Special)-T w. Evans of Hartselle, Ala, formerly a prominent planter of this county, was instantly killed this afternoon about 1 o'clock at Elkmont, nine miles north of Athens. He was there on a visit to his son, Robert Evans, postmaster of that place, and was ready to start to Hartselle on the south bound passenger.
 He was at the station, waiting for the train. Someone put a large torpedo on the track, just to hear 1t explode, when the train came," as he said. The train came in and the engine exploded the tor pedo, which struck Evans in the side, near the heart, killing him instantly.
 The body was taken to Hartselle He resided near Elkmont for number of years, his home originally being near LynnviIle. Tenn. Two years age he moved to Hartselle, where he has since resided. He leaves 8 widow and several small children. The accident was most peculiar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
OLD PEUD APPEARS
 AT BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette, October 2S.--(Special )--As the result of an old feeling which has ex- isted for the past 10 or 12 years, David Chambless yesterday filed charges against Ben Poston in the circuit court, charging him with attempting to take his life.
 Wednesday evening. Chambless states that he was driving along the road about five miles north of Perdido,, this county, and that just before dark he noticed some one dodge behind tree at the edge of the road. He recognized the party as Poston and thought that he had only wanted to avoid being seen. When oppo- site the tree Poston, it Is alleged. with out a word of warning threw up his pis- tol and fired at Chambless. The latter was on the alert and threw his body back into the seat, he says, and the move saved his life, as the bullet is alleged to have tore through his shirt just over the heart and grazed his arm below the el- bow. After the shot was fired he fell forward in the buggy, feigning injury, and no second shot was fired.
 1t is claimed that Poston attacked Chambless at another time several years ago, at which time the latter fractured Poston's arm in a mix-up. The hole in the shirt with the ragged edges show how close the bullet came to entering the body. The side of the shirt shows signs of burning powder. so close was the as- sailant when the shot was fired. The case Is interesting and involves much trouble among the two families
 Bills have been distributed announcing that Col. Emmet ONeal will speak here on Thursday, November 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
News of Gadsden

Gadsden. October 2s.-(Special. 1.-The city court yesterday found D. T. Weir guilty of violation of the prohibition law and the jury assessed a fine against him for s10O. Weir is held on a number of indictments and was again on trial today for a similar offense.
 The democrats of the city and county are planning for -big rally here Mon day of next week. A number of the best speakers of the state are scheduled to speak and a large gathering is antici- pated. Captain White of Birmingham is to be here. Also Henry and John A. Riddle. In the evening the party will speak at Attalla and the leaders in that city are arranging for the event of the campaign.
 J. C. Dyson, who has been conducting a grocery store on Broad street for the past several years, today sold his establish- ment to c. R. Cooke of this city MT. Cooke came here last year and purchased d truck farm on the east side and has made big success of the venture, ship ping much of his product to nearby cities during the season. The purchase of the store will give him an additional outlet for the products of the farm and the combination will no doubt prove to the advantage of both enterprises MT. Dyson has not as yet announced his fu- ture intentions.
 Isaiah Anderson, a negro. who was be- ing held fin the county jail on a charge of criminal assault. was taken sick some days ago and removed to the hospital. He died yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
HAD SCRATCHED
 FOR 28 YEARS
Till It Got to be Second Nature Suffering Endless and Without Relief-Cuticura Made Skin
 as Clear as a Baby's.

"If I had known of the Cuticura Remedies fifty years ago it would have saved me two hundred dollan and an immense amount of suffering. My dis ease (psoriasis) commenced on my head in spot not larger than a cent. It spread rapidly over my body and got under my nails. The scales would drop was endless and without relief. A thou sand dollars would not tempt me to have this disease over again. am poor man but feel rich to be free of what some of the doctors called leprosy, some ringworm, psoriasis, etc. took - and - sarsaparillas over year and half but got no cure. cannot praise the Cuticura Remedies too much. They made my skin as clear and free from scales as a baby's. All I used of them was two cakes of Cuticura Soap, three bottles of Cuticura Resolvept. If you had been there and said you would have cured me for two hundred dollars, you would have had the money. I was covered with the scales but by using Cuticura l was soon as clear as any per- son ever was. This was over twenty-two years ago and for long time, through force of habit, 1 used to rub my hands over my arms and legs to scratch, but to no purpose II was we'll. had scratched twenty-eight yesn and it got to be 2 kind of second nature to me. Dennis Downing, Waterbury, Vt, November 27, 19O9.''
 Cuticura is the most economical treatment for affections of the skin and scalp A sake of Cuticura Soap and box of CuticuzA Ointment arc often suhcient. Sold throushout She world. Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston. s1-Maiied fFee. S2-pase cuticura book. an Authority on the skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
NEWS OF PULLMAN
Sidewalks to Be Improved-German American Alliance to Meet at CuIIman


 Cullman. October 2e.-(Special. IA spirit of Improvement has at last struck the town of Cullman. One of the first acts of the new administration has been to consider the advisability of some means by which the city could be furnished with sidewalks. especially in the business sec tion of the town At the recent meeting of the mayor and board of council it was decided to enforce the law in the busi- ness section. The ordinance provides that all property owners shall build a uni and if he so desires he may have period of ten years to pay for the same, with a reasonable per cent of interest, thesprop- ierty owner paying a certain per cent of cost each year.
 This action will necessitate the calling of an election to vote on a bond issue. It Is presumed that this election will be called at an early date as can be under the law, after which, If the bond issue carries. the work will be commenced at once.
 The German population of Cullman is highly elated over the fact that the Ger American alliance, at its recent meeting in Mobile, selected Cullman as the next meeting place for this organiza- .tion, and also for the fact that the pres ident and the third vice president of the alliance was elected from Cullman, be- sides other minor offices in the organiza- ton were filled with Cullman Germans.
 William Richard, who was elected pres ident, is one of Cullman's most prominent and influential German citizens, and Is one of the pioneers of the town, coming here when the town was in its infancy, ax.I ,t1x xfo1l afJ lot Ctal Tn,n c. Kullman in the foundation of the town. MT. Richard is a real estate man and foreign. emigration agent and Is very wealthy. The office of third vice presi- dent was filled by Max Oeser, another one of the prominent Cullman Germans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
JONESBORO ELECTION
 DRAGGED INTO COURT
Writ of Mandamus Is Issued
 Against Officials
TO HEAR CASE NOV.
semer and Brighton Box of Beat 33-Democratic Rally at Re-
 bic Hall Tonight

Bessemer, October 29.-(Special.) )-All 5he official books, papers, documents and records of the town of Jonesboro must be turned over to the city council of Besse- mer, under the provisions of writ of mandamus issued yesterday by Circuit Judge A. o. Lane. The petition for the writ was filed by J. z. Houston, 8 citizen of Jonesboro, who favored annexation of that town to Bessemer in the recent cleo tion, and is backed in his action by the city council and officials of Bessemer.
 The writ granted is directed against J. N. Smithson, mayor of Jonesboro; c. H. Bumgardner, clerk of Jonesboro, and the council, composed of Lon Ward. George Scott, Ben Ezell and W. E. Christlieb.
 The hearing of the case Is set for No vember before Judge Lane. Pinckney Scott is attorney for the petitioner.
 The action grew out of the refusal of the citizens of Jonesboro to abide by the result of the recent annexation election, in which the. annexation project was car ried by majority of two votes. It was hoped that the matter might be settled out of court. It is now believed that the hearing of the case before Judge Lane will settle the contention for good, and no further litigation beyond this is ex- peeted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
New. of Columbus

Columbus, Miss, October 2S.-(Specia) The funeral of Capt. E. B. Taylor, who died here Tuesday. was conducted from his residence on North Third avenue yes- terday afternoon. Captain Taylor was prominent in secret orders, being mem Der of both Masons and Knights or Pythias. He was connected with the Southern railway for many years. hold ing position as conductor between here and Greenville, where he died. widow and two children survive him.
 Lee Moore Locke, son of MT. and Mrs T. J. Locke, this city, died yester- day at the Columbus hospital, where he has been for the past three weeks MT. Locke was 26 years old and belonged to one of the best families of the town. Travel for many months had failed to renew his declining health and for the past two months he had been confined to his bed. The funeral was conducted from the family residence this afternoon and the interment was in Friendship cemetery. s S1f .ts5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
NEWS OF DECATUR
Teachers Institute Meets-Government
 Farming Is Successful

Decatur October 2s-(SpeciaL)-The Tennessee Valley Teachers institute, which convened in Huntsville this morn ing, is being we'll attended by teachers in the public schools in the two Deca- turs. Among those from the Decaturs who are attending are: Prof. and Mrs. J. M. Collier, Miss May Calvin, Miss Louise Collier, Miss Ethel Morrison. Miss Lillian Odom, Miss Florence Tillman. Miss Fannie Collier. Miss Madge Jackson, Miss Eleanor Kidd, Miss Pauline Mag ness, Miss Willie Moore and others.
 This is the largest and most popular teachers association in this section of the state and 1t is doing a good work throughout north Alabama. The insti- ute was organized about three years ago. mainly through the efforts of Prof. J. M. Collier, principal of the Decatur public schools. ft ,
 Mayor Fred Wall of Athens. accompa- nied by Will Peebles, Attorney Rankin, Editor Robert Rawls and other prominent citizens of Athens, were in Decatur yes- terday afternoon In, consultation with
 
 ing the paved streets and sidewalks of Decatur for the, purpose of getting ideas for paving the public square in Athens. It was their opinion, after inspecting the streets and sidewalks in Decatur and in other cities. that Decatur is the best paved city in the state.
 Mrs. Leila Seaton Wilder, who owns a large cotton plantation on the outskirts of New Decatur, and on whose planta- tion the United States government had during the past year an experimental farming station, is more than delighted with the governments method of farm ing. She says that under this method one bale of cotton was produced to the acre, while by the old method and on the same land which adjoined that oper- ated by the government 1t took three acres to make bale.
 On this demonstration farm during the season government expert gave demon strations and lectures once each month. These demonstrations and lectures were attended by good many farmers of this section. They have been of much ben eft to the farmers of this section of the state. Mrs. Wilder is one of the few women of the south who has made a won derful success at cotton farming. She is of the opinion that under the govern ment method of raising cotton there are wonderful opportunities here in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
RAILROAD EMPLOYES : GET WAGE INCREASE.
Raise Is Due to the High Cost
 of Living
SHERIFF RAIDS HOTEL
Clad In "Nighties, Hotel Guests Watch Dexter Hotel Burn-AtIantinns Run Five Miles to Buy Rail-
 road Tickets

Montgomery, October S.-tSpecial.)- Conductors. flagmen, train porters, brakemen and switchmen of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad have been gladdened by news from the head office of the system that an increase in wages has been granted by the road, effective November l. The advance ranges be- tween 121a cents and 171a cents, agree ment for the increase having been reach ed September, last, at an conference held between the railroad company and the employees. High cost of living is as- cribed as cause of the raises.
 By means of the increases, conductors will get a monthly salary of sl55, as compared with s13O under the old sys- tenn. On the run between Greenville, Fla, and Montgomery, conductors will receive s130 per month against $11o. while the brakemen and baggagemen will have their salaries increased s10 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
Local Items

The work on the interior of the city jail has been completed. and the improve ments have made the building much more comfortable and convenient than ever be- fore.
 James Weatherly and w. A. Gibson, both eloquent orators, will address the crowd at the democratic rally in Rebie hall Saturday night on issues for the coming election.
 AS soon as the bird season opens Mo- vember 1 there will be several parties of hunters from Bessemer to go to south Alabama and Mississippi for an outing
 large number of farmers are holding their cotton for higher prices though some are selling in order to meet their fertilizer bills. Several who were in the market yesterday realized good prices for their staple.
 Bessemer was in the dark Thursday night when the power plant broke down in Birmingham about o'clock, and the merchants realized a good trade in can dles. aa1t q
 elected matron of the City hospital, comes from the Union Street inf1rmary of Sei- ma, with high recommendations ~as a nurse who has had wide experience. which weliaqualifies her for the place she Is to fill here.
 The right of way for the proposed car line from the pipe shops through Corey to Hueytown has been secured. As soon as possible the route Is to be inspected by a party of officials in automobiles, composed of the following: MT. Harris. superintendent of constructions; M. M. Gwin, w. l.. Coscton, Mac Huey, H. M. Bailey and E. J. Ray from Hueytown, and W. w. Hollingsworth and J. D. Mar tin from Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
HOWARD SPEAKS TO
 FORT PAYNE VOTERS

Fort Payne, October 2.-(Speeial)-M ". Howard addressed the largest politi- cal gathering that has been seen in Fort Payne in many years at the courthouse today. Mir. Howard dwelt chiefly upon the tariff issues, which he discussed in detail. The gathering was composed or farmers and business men from all parts of DeKa1k county. Todays gathering was beyond doubt the largest political gathering at Fort Payne since Colonel Towards last race for Congress, IA years ago. It was estimated that from 600 to 800 voters were present and the audience was enthusiastic and applauded MT. Howard throughout his speech. It Is freely pre- dicted that DeKalb will go for Howard by not less than 800 votes. Fort Payne is the home of MT. Howard, where he has spent the gerater part of his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
EaxIes to Haxe FentixaI

Huntsville, october 2S.-(Special. .)-The Fraternal Order of Eagles will have g fall festival in this city all next week for the benefit of the charity fund O. the Huntsville aerie. The carnival fea- lures will be provided by the Barkoot Amusement company. A contest has been started for the selection of queen of the carnival and the coronation will be one of the features of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
COOk-Mayes

Huntsville. october 2s-(Specal)-E. w. Cook of Memphis and Miss Bettie Mayes of Huntsville were married yes- terday at the home of the bride on West Holmes street, Rev. Francis Tappey of the First Presbyterian church officiat- ing The ceremony was witnessed by a small party of relatives and intimate friends. The bride is daughter of Mir. l.. O. Mayes. engineer on the Memphis division of the Southern railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
Fother of sixteen Get. Mercy

Montgomery. October 2S.-By reason of the fact that he Is the father of 16 chill dren. all of whom are dependent upon him for a living, J. s. Bass, a Covington county farmer, sentenced to imprison- ment for six months for alleged moon shining" secured such clemency from Judge Thomas q. Jones of the federal court today as will allow him liberty until December in order that he may harvest his fall crop and thus give the children means of sustenance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
EARLY SNOW FALLS

Decatur, October 2S.-(Special.)-A iIeavy snow fell througout north Ala bama this afternoon but melted as fast as it fell.
 The temperature is 40 above tonight.
 Athens October 2S.-(Special. 1.-The first snowfall of the season was wit messed here today, the earliest ever known by our people It did not amount to anything but fell for some little time.
 Anniston, October 8.-Light snow fell here this afternoon. Reports from sur rounding territory indicate that the snow was general, but no reports of damage from the cold have been received.
 Huntsville, October S-(Special.)-. Snow fell in this section this afternoon, but no flakes stuck to the ground ex- cept on the top of Monte Sano where the leaves were covered. This is the first October snow on record in this sec tion.
 Russellville, Octobed 2s.-(Special)- Russellville was treated to a peculiar freak today when for several minutes heavy snow fell. Probably never before in the history of Russellville has snow fallen at this time under the same cir cumstances as yesterday was a very pleasant day The snow disappeared Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
sp.nish ship Wrecked

Mobile, October 28.-Captain Lee Kim bell, head of the wrecking company op- erating in the Gulf and in Florida straits. received telegram today announcing that the Sapinsh steamer Sierre Morena. loaded with a cargo of phosphate, was hard and fast on Rebecca Shoals. The steamer Is bound to Germany from Tam pa, Fla. The wrecking outfiti vilt bessent to her relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-29
Big Fair Crowd

The biggest crowd that ever attended state fair in Montgomery was out today, it is estimated, on the occasion of Mont gomery and Chidren's Day" In the neighborhood of 25,0O0 admissions were recorded, which is the record Tor this city. Banks of Montgomery declared holiday for the occasion, while full hol- iday was declared at all of the schools. The exposition comes to close tomorrow night.