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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
.WANDERER DENIES
 SHAVING HIS WIFE
Says Confession Forced From Him By BulIyragging and
 Violence
By Associated Press

Chicago, October 20.-Carl Wanderer, testifying in his own defense in the trial for the murder of his wife. today de- clared he was innocent and repudiated the signed statement in which he con- fessed staying his wife, Ruth, their un- born child and a Vagabond he said ne hired to stage mimic hold-up and di- vert suspicion from himself He said the confession was wrung from him by "lullvragging and violence" He was beaten and mauled until he confessed he testified, adding that one officer broke d bone in his foot.
 Before Wanderer took the stand pr William Hickson, head of the psycopathic hr snital testified the defendant was in- sane and had the mind of ten-year- ar-olu child.
 Wanderar entered the courtroom hum ming an Irish love ballad.
 "Ruth ard I went to picture show, bo testified "On the way back l no ticed a ragged stranger following us but thought little of it until later when recognized him as the man nad shot Ruth went into the vestibule aheau ol me. I could see he outline of a man pu' me. I could see the outline of a man oul ing I drew my revolver ana eniplie' it ir his direction.
 Did you shoot your wife?' he was asked.
 NO sir. did not shoot my wife said Wanderer.
 Wanderer then told how his mother-ln' law had come to the door and found nm astride of the stranger, beating him WILL a gun.
 Questioned about the two army pistol' bo cot ho lip( at the coroner's inquest when he denied knowledge of the strangers weapon. H recognized it as his cousins he said, ant ! Tied to protect Cousin Fred"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
SHIP FORFEITS S10,OOO
Delivered Coal At Rotterdam By
 underground Route"
" Assocjated Press

Ottawa. October 2o,-Ten thousand dol lars has been forfeited by the owners of the steamship Lydia flor delivering 4,5Oo tons of coal at Rotterdam by the underground route" it was announced here today by the board of railway commissioners.
 The steamer loaded the coal al Port Hastings, N. S., and the money was de- posted as a guarantee that it would not be unloaded at a European port, but would be discharged in the United states, Canada or New Foundland. it was stated. This was not adhered to, the board said.
 Permits now are necessary for every shipment of coal to- the United States, and proof must be furnished that the coal will be delivered and consumed ill that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Dsn9ists Everywhere Conforming Coarss Gritty Pastes. Many Recommending Wonderful
 New Cleaner.

More and more people are coming 10 realize that "Sandpapering" is not the proper way to cleanse the teeth. Dentists arc quick in condemning the challsy pastes that rely upon their abrasive qualities for cleaning.
 After careful research and experi- ment, Dr. r. D. Miller writing in the Dental Cosmos reports that, With some of the much extolled prepara- tions on the market it is quite easy by applying the brush to cst the tooth holf thyoHgh er\osiSg the pulp inside of trUo howrs."
 And all agree that tooth pastes in themselves do not assure satisfactory oral hygiene. Some form of mouth wash must be used in order to prevent the disease germs from setting in the little cracks and crcvices of teeth and gums where coarse tooth pastes can- not reach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
EX-SLAVE CELEBRATES
Also Hands Out Some Good Advice
 to Members of His Race
By Associated Press


 Atlanta, Ga, October 20.-Born a slave, and now reputed to be one ot the wealthiest and most respected ne : groes in the south. David T. Howard. IT. today celebrated his golden we'd ding anniversary, and made it the cc- casion to give some advice to members of his race.
 Beginning on, a legacy of $1o0 left by his former master. Howard now owns a business rated as the fourth largest of its kind in the city and financial institutions readily make loans on his name.
 q never wasted time, never went i1 for wild oats, never saw a baseball ! game and never danced a step, but all ways attended to business" said How ard. No social eqdality for me: no sane thinking negro wants it." The negro today, Howard said. wants "better justice in courts. better ac- commodations on railroad trains and more schools for his children" "Too many silk skirts and to much good time" he said. were the cause | of racial unrest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
EPISCOPAL WOMEN MEET
Annual Convention of State Branch of
 Woman's Auxiliary in Session

Tuscaloosa October 20.- (Special)- The thirty-second annual convention CT the Alabama branch of the Woman,s Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church con> |yened here this morning. 1ncorporlts communion was administered by Rev.
 F. A. Penick, assisted by Rev. ]. T. Ware, rector of St. Andrews Church, Birmingham. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Charles Henderson, wife of former Gove:'aor Henderson. One hundred delegates are in attendance. Among those in atter- dance from Birmingham are Mrs. J.. Rivers Carter, Mrs. J. D. Kirkpat rick and Mrs. Joseph T. Ware The dele- gates are being entertained by mem bers of the Episcopal Church, and tho meeting will last through Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
A New Way To
 Clean Your Teeth

It seems, however, that oral hy- gienists have found the answer to the problem in Steroline-a wonderful new kind of dentifrice. Steroiine is not a paste, but liquid. It pene- trates where coarse gritty pastes can- not. and its prophylactic qualities make it sure preventive against in- lection.
 Dentists everywhere, recognizing what a boon this wonderful new cleanser is to people suffering from poor teeth and tender gums, are rec ommending 1t unreservedly. A few drops on your brush, used regularly each day, assure strong white teeth and sweet pure breath. And better yet, its constant use keeps the mouth sterile and prevents the dangerous pyorrhea germs from gaining tooth hold
 Get bottle of Sterolinc from your druggist today. Try it for a week, if not thoroughly satisfied return the cardboard box and your money will be refunded at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21

WaterworlSs Conn any for an increase in water rates in Birmingham has been set for Monday, December 6. All persons interested in the petition were notified today to appear on that date.
 The company has asked that equitable increase be permitted, effective Janu- ary l, 1921, the day of the expiration of it's franchise contract, which carries maximum rate and charges. It claims that present rates arc not sufficient 10 pay the expenses Of operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
PERMIT STOCK SALE
Mobile Company May Dispose of Sc. % curities in State

Montgomery, October 20.-(Special.) The David s. Bauer Manufacturing Company of Mobile was given permis- sion to dispose of it's stock in Ala bama bv an order of the state securi- ties commission today
 In the case of the Texas Land and Leasing Company the commission took under advisement the petition for the sale of it's securities in the state after evidence in support of the petition had Leen received. At the request of the Hirmingham-T Texas Petroleum Com pany the commission revoked the order permitting the sale of stock within the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Debs' Name Is Barred
Bv Associated Press

Bismarck, N D., october 2o.-The name of Eugene V. Debs, the socialist candi- date for President, shall not appear on the general election ballot in North na- kota, opposite the names of five socialist presidential electors. the state supreme court ruled today. The court held that the socialist eelctors had lost their party standing in this state, but may appear as individuals on the ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
FORT DEPOSIT

! Fort Deposit, October 20,-(Special.) The aEmory of the Lowndes Rifles was a scene of activity today, when the Lowndes county board of registrars convened for the purpose of register ing the voters of this beat. Much in terest was manifested among the wom- en. The number of women who regis tered today was surprisingly large, estimated at about ninety per cent of the eligible ones in the beat, very small per cent, registered by proxy.
 Very few bales of cotton have been sold at Fort Deposit this season, the farmers as a whole storing it in the warehouses here and waiting for bet ter prices. Many of them claim that they can realize enough money from other farm products Jo tide them over another year in order to hold this years cotton for twelve months fl necessary.
 past month of four cars of beef cattle shipped each week from this point to different packing houses by the farm CTS around Fort Deposit. As these cattle are largely blooded stock, they com mand the best prices, and the farmers are realizing handsome profits from each shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
CREDIT MEN MEET

Frank Dominick will address the members of the Associated Retail Credit Men this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Civic Association cafe He will have as his subject, Negotiable In struments." Mr. Dominick has some information which is sure to prove in- ttresting to members, and all are urged tf, bp prpSenf.- a'st-f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Would Halt Liquor Sales
By Associated Press


 Manila, F. l., October 19.-The Philip pine senate has adopted an amendment to the election law providing for prohi- bition of the sale and distribution of all liquors throughout the islands for five weeks preceding the general cleo tions which occur every three years. The amendment goes to the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Former Policeman Convicted
 

Pensacola. Fla. October a0.-Robert O. Martin, a former policeman was found guilty of murder in the first degree her, last night. He was indicted tor the killing last January of George CooleS a res taurant keeper, while he was member of the police force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Must Be Treated at Their
 Source.

The mistake that is so gener- ally made in treating diseases of the skin is very common one, but it is also very eXpen- sive to the sufferer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21

What are popularly known as skin diseases, are not in reality skin diseases at all. The sur face of the skin is the seat of the attack, but the source is deep-seated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
1, HEARING DATE SET
Birmingham Water Company Petition
 Comes Up December 6

Montgomery October 2o.-tSpecial.p- Announcement was made by the public service commission today that the hear ing of the petition of the Birmingha !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21

you cannot eat if what you eat sours, if your indigestions follows certain foods that cause heartburn, sour stom- ach, or gassiness, try Stuart's Dysepep- sia Tablets. And if there is a feeling as if your stomach had turned into concrete these tablets help digest the food and thus bring relief. Many physi- clans write 'Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as directed on a prescription blank when patients are distressed with fre- quent attacks of indigestion.
 They furnish the alkaline effect to offset acdity of the stomach and also pancreatin to aid intestinal digestion of starchy foods.
 Get 60-cent box at any drug store, eat what you enjoy take tablet or two after meals and thus avoid the distress due to indigestion or dyspep- sia.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
GREENVILLE

Greenville, October 20.-(Special)- The city of Greenville has received the
 bill of lading for a triple firefighting
 motor engine that was shipped from
 Elmyra, N. Y, on the 18th. The engine
 will reach Greenville within the next
 few days and will add greatly to
 Greenvilles firefighting apparatus. II.
 J. Greten, chief of the Greenville fire
 department, has issued call for 8
 meeting of the organization to be held
 in the city building October P. Im-
 portant matters, including the election
 of officers. will be transacted at this
 meeting.
 Greenville's newest mercantile estab- 1ishment is the Kennedy Dry Goods company, which opened it's doors this week. The store is located in the build- ing formerly occupied by Lenord, Fitz- patrick & Mueller. R. D. Kennedy, ST., is manager of the new store and full and complete line will be carried by the firm.
 Butler county registration board, in cluding w. T. Dunklin. Sr., T. B. Ira week and w. c. Walton, opened the books for registration yesterday in the Butler county courthouse. About 100 of Greenville's women are now full fledged voters as the result. The board will continue in session throughout the week, and a large number of women are expected to register. The board made several trips to the rural sec tions last week and over 500 women qualified as voters.
 The Greenville cchapter of Royal Arch Masons will initiate a class here on the night of November 19. Judge c. r. Winkler, high priest of the order, will be assisted by George Beauchamp of Montgomery and other prominent Masons. A large out of-town delega- 1 tion is expected to be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Philippines to Aid China

By AssOciated Press Manila, P. l., October 20.-Approxi- mately $250,00o has been raised in Ma nila for the famine stricken Chinese provinces. The army transport Merritt, which sails for China tomorrow, will carry several hundred tons of food sup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-21
Good Advice
 To a Dyspeptic
Give the Stomach Help to Di- gest Food and to Offset the Tendency to Acidity. Use Stuart's Dyspep-
 sia Tablets.

The wholesale advice to starve your way to stomach health is mighty poor judgment. Only the most robust con stitution can stand such a strain. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-14
Jury Restores Ring
 Which was Lost
 Fifteen Years Ago

Philadelphia, March t3-Mrs. Anna B. Hughes Tyson, Norristown had restored to her by a jury in civil court diamond ring which she lost 15 years ago on the Hughes property near Norristown.
 The ring was found last June by John Peifer, Norristown, near where it was lost. He took it to Norris town jeweler to have it reset, and the Norristown police became ac- quainted with the find. Mrs. Tyson claimed the ring, but Mr. Peifer re- fused to give it up, as there was another claimant. Suit was brought to establish the ownership of the ring, and Mrs. Tyson testified that the ring was one that had been giv- en to her 10 years before her mar riage as an. engagement ring.
 In rendering the verdict, the jury suggested that Mr. Peifer be given $100 for his trouble.
 "You have disregarded my instruc- tions," said Judge Miller, Gin re- warding the finding. Your duty was to put value on the ring and award compensation to Mrs. Tyson for the time that the ring was not turne over to the owner"
 The jury again retired and made it's verdict conform to the orders of the court. They awarded nothing for detention" of the ring.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-14
Woman's Prayer is Answered by
 Release of Son

Kasas City, Mo-, March 13.-The prayers of Mrs. Ella Britton, widow, were answered in the juvenile court. Mrs. Britton was in court to defend her 16-year-old son, Harry Parker, against charge of being chronically truant from school. In spite of her plea Judge E. E. Porterfield sen- fenced the boy to three years in the McCune home.
 Mrs. Britton sank to her knees, clasped her hands, closed her eyes. and began with emotion, "Oh, Lord this poor Judge'- At this point interrupted.
 Pardon me, madam" he said. 'I must ask you to stop. The isn't a revival service.
 "Let her alone," said Judge Por- terfield, "she is praying for the court"
 For 10 minutes Mrs. Britton knelt in prayer while those in the court room bowed their heads. She asked God to be good to the judge. She said she knew the judge intended to do right but that his sight had been clouded in the case of her son. She asked for mercy for her own home.
 When she arose Judge Porterfield cleared his throat and announced that he had decided to send the boy home to his Christian mother instead of to the McCune home.
 "Thank God!" Mrs. Britton cried reverently, q knew my prayers would be answered"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-14

They direct attention to the fact that, among the 40O,oo0.0o0 inhab- itantsss of China, even slight modi fication in the prevailing mode of life is capable of creating an enor- nous market for specific classes of imported goods, and, with the entire social structure in state of prog ress, the trade opportunities may be characterized as limitless.
 China's foreign trade, the report shows, is five times as great today as it was 30 years ago. When the per capital foreign trade is equivalent to that of Australasia, the total will be $65,000, 100000, instead of the present $1 ,200,0 100000, and Mir. Ar mold believes this figure may event. ually be attained, passing his opinion on the countrys vast wealth in coal and basic metals, in vegetable and animal products, and the industrious, adaptable character of it's population
 Taking the single item of coal, it appears that China has enough to supply the world with 1,000,000 tons a year for period of 1000 years. Hundreds of millions of tons of iron ore are available. All the prerequi- sites of industrial development are present, and even now cotton mills in Shanghai, Hankow and Tientsin are paying dividends as high as 25 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-14
China is Making
 Bio StrTies in
 Battle for Trade

Washinpton. March 13--Chinese imports from Japan increased TIA per cent between 1904 and 1918; from the United States, 244 per cent, and iron, Eneland, 49 per cent, according to a commercial report of China. issued today by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce
 In Shantung. saws the report, the trade of Tsingtau has nearly doubled since the Japanese occupied the port The Jananese administration at Daireu, in Manchuria, has bean active in trade promotion, and the commerce there has increased in II wears from s22.Oo000O to S19S. .000- GOO. The United States has made e,ibstantial prorress in selling mer- chandise to China, shipping s1l7.- 900. 1000 worth in the fiscal year 1919. as against $57,000,000 in 1914. just before the beginning of the war. In one notable item, however, great decrease has occurred; our sales of cotton goods to China have fallen off from nearly s30,000000 in 1906 to 61.2OO,0 in 1918.
 Julean Arnold, the American com mercial attache at Pekin, expresses lthe conviction that American pro- |ducers need to appreciate more just jv tho tremendous possibilities in the Orient. where democracy, industrial !fana and moders education are bring IF about far-reaching changes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-14
Wood and Johnson Gaining Strength
 in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, s. D., March 13.-As the result of this weeks activities in South Dakota. with two demo- cratic candidates for the presidency Games W. Gerard and James o. Mon roe) and one republican candidate in the state arousing the voters for the presidential preference primary election to be held March 21, those keeping in close touch with the po- litical situation assert there has been a pronounced gain in the strength of General Leonard Wood and Sen ator Hiram W. Johnson of Califor- mia and a corresponding decrease in the sentiment for Goveror Low den of Illinois among South Dakota republicans.
 The supporters of Gov. Lowden will not admit that he has lost ground, and express themselves as confident that he will sweep the primary election on March 23.
 The supporters of Gen. Wood are equally confident that their candi- date will carry the primary election
 The supporters of Senator Hiram Johnson report great gains as the result of his campaign tour of South Dakota this week, and while they are not making great claims, they as sert that if the present gains are maintained until the day of the pri- mary election, their candidate will surprise his republican opponents.
 Allen R. Fellows of Sioux Falls, a republican of state prominence, who is one of the delegates to the na- tional convention and who indorsed the candidacy of Gen. Wood and vir- tually instructed the delegates to support him in the national conven- tion if the presidential preference primary election declared for him, created sensational this week by declaring himself for the nomination of Senator Hiram Johnson.
 The strong Americanism of Sena- tor Johnson appears to appeal strongly to the average voter.
 The supporters of General Wood have been unusually active this week, and promise to keep ups this activity until the polls close aS the primary election. Governor Nor beck is making addresses every day in behalf of General Wood and his workk is reported by Wood adher- ents to be effective, as the governor always has been exceedingly popular with the rank and file of South Da- kkota republicans. who look up to him as a real leader.
 Clifford Pnchot laso has been making a number of addresses be- fore South Dakota. voters in behalf of General Wood ,and these are be- 'heved to have won many vot- CTS. Monteville Flowers, Califor- mia orator, also has been address ing large audiences in behalf of Wood.
 The Lowden supporters continue active in every voting precinct of the state,
 The alleged slump in Lowden sem timent is said to be due to the fact that during his recent tour of South Dakota he did not confine his re- marklls to the big issues which con ftont the nation and it's people. but talked almost wholly on subjects which the voters regard as being greatly overShadowed by others.
 General Wood, during his tour of the state, discussed the big uues- tions. and tc this is claimed to be lerrelv ddue his alle~ed increase of strength Only little more than two weeks intervene until the nri- mary election. Every hour will be utilized bV the rival candidates
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-14
INDIANS ARE NOT
 TROUBLED BY THE
 HIGH LIVING COST
Red Mans Hands Have Holes in Elm, Says Big
 Chief

Bedding, Cal, March 13.-Uncle Sam's Indian wards are troubled by the high cost of living, according to Ika Jackson, ambassador" of the Pit River tribe, whose reservation is in the mountains a few miles to the northeast of here.
 Jackson has just returned from Washington, D. C., where he set forth some of the problems of his tribes men, and of mortimer California In- dians in general, before high officials. He was accompanied on the trip by Charles Green of Glenburn, some times known as "Chief Birthstone" Both are full blooded Indians.
 The Pit River Indians contend that the government owes them about $5,- 10000 for the lands they ceded in a treaty signed in 1851. News dis patches from Washington stated that search was being made in the archives of the White House for the treaty, which, though signed, was never rat fled. The Indians hold that it is none the less binding in honor.
 "We want money" Jackson insists, "but we won't keep it very long if we get it. White man soon have it all, for Indians hands have holes in them
 The red man declares that. he was listened to with attention by the au- thorities at the capital. and treated kindly and considerably by them. But l had to grease the wheels for them" he added.
 Jackson, whose home is in Kla- n,ath Falle reSea,ya lion made a trip through Modoc, Lassen, Plumas and Shasta counties, Cal, visiting every Pit River Indian and sizing up their needs before he set out for Wash ington,
 sWe want the Great Father (head of goyerGmentl to help the starving and needy red men," he said when questioned in an interview, aided by an interpreter. He declared the h. on allotments are not able to make their own living and the government does not help them.
 "We have lots of money in Wash- ington," Jackson said, with reference to the proceeds from the sale of tim Der and grazing land, "but that does not do the hungry Indians in Las sen, Pdunas, Modoc and Shasta coun- ties any good. 1t does not satisfy their hunger or keep their bodies warm"
 Jackson carries with him the skin of mouse. He says he visited the cabin of Chief Buckskin Jack on Hat creek. Buckskin Jack is living at the age of 90 years, but his food is so scanty, ayers Jackson, that the mouse at his cabin died