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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
KABER ACCUSED
 WIFE OF CRIME,
 WITNESSES SAY
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 poison could not have been absorbed In that manner in such an amount as claimed by the state.
 Attorney Francis w. Poulson, Mrs. Kaber's personal counsel. asserted this evening that the testimony of the undertaken will show that the powder sprinkled over Mir. Kaber' 5 internal organs was arsenic, and ac- cording to Mir. Poulson, enough to kill q whole regiment of men"
 First to Arrive
 Police Lieutenant Miller testified that he was the first person outside the Kaber household to arrive after the murder, having been summoned by MT. Kaber's male nurse, F. W. Utterback. He said the only persons in the house, except Utterback, were Mrs Mary Brickel, mother of Mrs. Kaber, Marian McArdle, daughter of Mrs. Kaber, and girl friend of Miss McArdle.
 Mrs Maria Matthews, palmist. testified that Mrs. Kaber brought q large box of silver and linen to her home few days before the murder and later Mrs. Kaber gave her the articles. She also testified that Mrs. Kaber brought an envelope to her sometime after the murder and asked that it be given to Emma" that it was delivered to Emma" the next day and that Emma" opened it and displayed $500 in bills.
 The state will attempt to show that Emma was Erminia Colavito, mid wife nurse, who is alleged to have procured the actual murderers For Mrs. Kaber and to have turned the money over to them. Mrs. Colavlto also is under indictment for first degree murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
MYSTERIOUS VESSEL
 SIGHTED OFF COAST
By Associated Press

Boston, July 7.-Sighting of d mysterious vessel which came up to within a few hundred feet of the Munson line steamer Munalbro the morning of June 30, and then dis appeared in the mist without making known her identity. was reported to- day by officers of the Munalbro Munalbro at the time was about 300 miles east of Philadelphia. bound for Baltimore.
 The second officer said he repoftei the matter to the agents of the line on arrival at Baltimore. The agents were understood to have commur- icated with the Munson Line offices in New York and from there the matter is said to have been reported to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
---------------------7--s TO STUDY FARMING

Anniston, July 7,-(Special)-The plan for the departure of the delega- tion of Calhoun county farmers into east Tennessee for study of inn proved farming methods calls for their departure from the city on the afternoon of August s, the trip to be made by automobile and to in clude Rome, Chattanooga and other places The committee in charge of the excursion and representing the Anniston Chamber of Commerce is composed of Arthur Haltiwanger, Charles R. Bell and Miller Herren. The Alabama farmers will be greet ed by the board of commerce upon arrival at Knoxville, and will be special guests of the international Harvester company representatives while there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

Anniston, July 7-(SpeciaD. The public installation of officers by the members of Kymulga tribe, improved order of Red Men, on Wednesday evening promised to be fraternal event of much interest, refreshments of ice cream, cake and lemonade be- ing served to the visitors after the raising of the new chiefs by James w. Malone, representing the great sachem. A programme of unusual fn- terest was rendered during the even ing, a feature being the fraternal ad- dress delivered by Judge Charles $. Leyden. The recitations by F. M. Nixon and l.. l.. Pond and the rendi- tion of several quartette numbers by c. c. Fuller, G. w. Wood, s. E. Arnold and Howard Wood were es- pecially enjoyed. The new chtefs raised at the meeting were E. C.. Wakeman, sachem; W. E. Lumpkfn, senior sagamore; F. M. Nixon, junior sagamore; w. E: Nolen, propher; John B. Fitzgerald, chief or records, and R. l.. Warnock, keeper of wam-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
ON RECRUITING TOUR

Anniston, July 7.-(Special.)- Mai. Harlee Morrison, commandant at the Alabama Presbyterian college, who has been engaged in a recruiting tour over the state since the commence ment exercises were concluded at tre local institution, left Thursday for his home in Statesville, N. C., where he will spend the remainder of the summer. Dr. David Park, president of the college, will conduct the re- cruiting work for the institution during the remainder of the summer. Major Morrison arranging to return to this city atNthe opening of the fall term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
HURT IN AUTO CRASH

Anniston, July -(Special.)-An- niston friends of Achille Scopa, for mer Anniston tailor, were pained to learn Thursday of a dangerous acci- dent which occurred to him near Trenton, N. J.. last Sunday when his automobile was demolished and ina former citizen dangerously hurt. MT. Scopa Is no win Trenton hospital and reports indicate that it will be at least three months before he will be able to be out Nothing was left of ms machine but wheel and the mo- tor and he was found underneath the wreckage after the train was stopped 1t being thought at the time he was dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
SPEAKERS PRAISE AND SCORE FILMS
Place of Moving Pictures In Schools Discussed By
 Many Speakers
By Associated Press

Des Moines, Ia., July 7.---Motion pictures, stereopticon views. stereo- graphs, photographs, newspaper car toons and their kindred in the field of illustration were discussed today by the National Education associa- tion. Seated in a local motion pie ture theatre, delegates listened to speakers who praised and scored the films.
 J, W. Wilkinson, superintendent of city schools at Logansport, Ind, in- sisted that dry as dust geography reading, grammar and arithmetic would attract children like a circus if lessons were held in still life or in motion pictures"
 Dean w. F. Russell of the College of Education, University of Iowa. condemned "putrid moving picture films as akin to the saloon, the gam bling den and the vulgar neighbor- hood gang" and urged the use of moving pictures Ito teach the truths of industry and science, the current news, the growth of plants and the achievement of the race" There are not half dozen edu- cational moving picture films on the market" Alfred H. Saunders of New York, authority on visual education said
 "America's teachers must be given hand in the management and op- ieration of the schools" J. w. Gwinn, superintendent of schools of New Orleans, urged before the representa- - tive assembly.
 Teacher participation in the ad- ministration of school affairs and in the determination of school policies must be made an accomplished fact, If our educational institutions are to succeed.' he declared
 Discusses Child Morals.
 Dr. W. A. Howe, state medical in- spector of New York in addressing the department of child hygiene, de- clared the morals of high school children today are just as good as the morals of any community" He took exception of the address of Chas. E. Barker of Chicago, who charged gross immortality among sthe high school boys and girls Withdrawal in favor of the sole woman nominee for the presidency, Miss Charl o. Will Hams, Memphis, Tenn, was announced by both of the leading men candi- dates, pr. w. Bs owen of Chicago and R. Condon, Cincinnati today.
 last stand battle against back sliding from simplifier spelling will be vaged tomorrow by F. 0. Vaile. of Oak Park In., father of the sim plified spelling idea
 Vaile, 70-year-old leader of the O 1aa l., tors, "in reactionary moment, voted to discard the simplified spelling which has been in official vogue in the association for more than 20 years"
 The association voted in 1896 to simplify the spelling of such words as programme" catalogue" and thorough" Recently the board voted to revert to the older form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
CONVENTION WILL
 WORK OUT WORLD
 ENDEAVQR POLICY
Plans Are Laid for Extending Crusade In Behalf of Christianity In All
 Countries
By Associnted Press

New York July .-Determination of world policy for the Christian Endeavor was begun today by the sixth worlds Christian Endeavor convention. Conferences were held and plans made for extending the crusade in behalf of Christianity in all countries.
 Word was received from Russia that the Greek church would well come Christian Endeavor there. The people in Finland, Esthonia, Letvia, Germany. China, Mexico, South Amer ica, India and elsewhere also were reported bidding for the help of the society.
 Rev. Samuel M. Zwemer of Cairo, Egypt, in an address tonight, urged that a great evangelistic campaign be started at once to Christlanlze every Mohammedan land and every section of the Moslem world.
 "The Mohammedan world is wait ing not for big finance, but for big faith" he added. The Mohammedan world is waiting today. not for spec tacular reports of things that may be or might be, but for great sacrt- ficial obedience.
 Tt is world which Is disappoint- ed. distracted, disillusioned, sorrow ing, expectant, but also dehant. IL is a world that is disappointed ana distracted because of divided coun- sels and unfulhlled hopes
 Wants More Workers
 pr. Zwemer said that thousands of .Mohammedans were anxious to be- come Christians and were Hooking to the missionary stations already es- tablished He urged that new forces be sent into the near east and other Moslem countries, declaring there are 400. 900 900 Mohammedans to be Christianized.
 one of the features of the conven- ton Is the singing by choir or I,ooo voices. All the song service pro grammes are led by Homer hode- haver. Billy Sundays song leader.
 The first world convention of the junior worlds Christian Endeavor opens tomorrow. More than 1,5oo children have registered as dele- gates. In the afternoon the children will parade to the convention nall and present pageant,
 official convention records indi- cated tonight that the convention was the largest religious gathering ever held In this country, 16,Oo0 oele gates from all sections of the world being registered.
 TWO of the young delegates, Proves Kilbourn of Waxahachie, and William Gray of Ferris, Tex. made the en- tire trip by hiking. They were zf days on the road and claimed to nave spent only 58 cents.
 Two cities have entered the race for the 1925 convention. Ihey arc partIand. Ore. and Des Moines, Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
Mrs. Porter Badly Burned and Found
 Eight Blocks Away

Tuscaloosa, July 7.-(speciaI) Mrs. B. II. Porter was SO badly burned this morning about o'clock that her recovery is eS- tremeIy doubtful. She was found eight blocks from her home. and her screams awakened those in the houses nearby. who came to her assistance. Jnmcs Green. in putting out the fire, wns badly burned about the hands. Mrs. Porter is suffering great dcnI tonight. She hns been in had health for some time. It Ia mot known how her clothes became tgnited. but 1t k thought she was walking in her sleep, and wandered from her home. She is A years of nge. and hns hus- band and six children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
KUBAL FOUND GUILTY
Killed Wealthy Widow and Offered
 No Defense
By Associated Press

MlneoIa, N. T., July i-After eleven minutes deliberation jury before Justice Cropsey in the supreme court tonight found Lawrence kubal guilty of murder in the first degree for the staying of Mrs, Minnie Bartlett, wealthy widow. in her home June 22. Kubal, whose admission of the crime to his wife led to his arrest. offered no defense.
 Mrs. Bartlett was beaten to death with chisel after Kubal, according, to his confession, had obtained en- trance to her home under pretense of wanting to purchase the property. stolen jewelry of small value was re- covered from merchants to whom he had sold it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
American Golfers, Fin Route
 Home, Cable Their Entries

New York, July 7.-All 10 Ameri- can golf professionals who partici- pated in the recent British open tournament at St. Andrews won by Jock Hutchison, of Chicago, have en- tered the coming American open tournament in Washington by radio. The United States Golf association announced today that a wireless mes sage had been received from these golfers, who are returning on the steamship Carmania, before the en- tries closed yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
WHITE MEN HELD

Anniston. July 7.--(Special).- Her bert Mcclellan and A. H, Hunt. two local white men, were arrested by special officer W. C. Borders while gathering fruit and picking black berries on the government reserva- ton Thursday morning, the defend- ants being carried before Commis g. sioner R. B. Carr, who bound them over to await action of the federal grand jury. number of depreda- tons have been committed on the army lands here recently and sew eral forest fires have been started within the last month, and Captain l.. O., Grice, the commanding officer. has issued orders for the arrest and prosecution of all those who trespass on the reservation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08

| him forget it. 1 have just this mo- ment received an acceptance from
 MT. Fairfax Harrison, president of the
 Southern railway. am afraid I have tired you with this lengthy re- ply, but when you get me started on 1 this subject I don't know when to stop.'
 Of MT. Johnston's ability as a Header" and his qualifications to make the big centennial and home coming week a brilliant and notable
 success, nothing is of more signifi-
 canoe than what his own "home" peo- pie think of him, and the following
 editorial from the Columbus Dispatch is a beautiful tribute to the man who
 has been entrusted with the biggest sort of a job.
 Under the heading "A Man Who
 Does Things" the Dispatch of April 10
 says:
 "The centennial commission has
 made a happy selection in the naming
 of Mir R. E. Johnston as chairman
 of the big celebration movement.
 "Mr. Johnston is man of wonder ful energy and enthusiasm--a dy- mamie force and factor in any under taking with which he is connected-- and the centennial and home coming
 occasion will be in good hands. Public spirited, and always in the forefront of any movement looking to
 the advancement of the welfare of Columbus MT. Johnston is the logical man to head and direct the biggest job Columbus has ever undertaken
 The centennial and home coming movement is big undertaking. Co., lumbus is capable of doing big things in a big way. But it is going to challenge with the acid test the pa | triotism and loyalty and public spirit edness of our citizenship, and if we are going to come through with 1t. | the commission and all the others who will become associated directly with | the movement must have the coop o,.a tinn q nd sunnnrt of all the neonle."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
TALLEY BUYs BUSINESS

Anniston, July -(Speciall. - Howard H. Talley. who has been making his home in Birmingham for the past few moths, has returned to Anniston and bought out the mar ket business of Forney Thrasher on Tenth street, retiring from business because of i'll health. MT. Talley conducted the same business for several years. holding an important company after disposing of it two place with the Anniston Packing Wears ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
JITNEY DRIVERS PLAN
 FIGHT ON ORDINANCE

Jitney men of Birmingham Ina vc definitely decided to fight the jitrey ordinance placed into effect by the city of Birmingham.
 A fund is now being collected to defray legal expenses and battle will begin in the courts in the next week, 1t is understood. Many operators have gone on record as saying they cannot make a living if they are forced to run under the terms of the new measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
MASKED MEN BEAT WOMAN
 By Associated Press

Daytona. Fla, July 7,-Volus'a county authorities are Investigating the attack of party of masked men late last night on the home of a man named Smith at New Smyrna, near here. who in the absence of Smith. demanded that his wife deliver to them her young adopted daugh ter. When the woman refused she was struck in the mouth by one of the men and painfully injured. Smith soon appeared and the men fled in automobiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
HERO BODIES AT REST

Livingston, July 7.-(Special.)-- The bodies of two Sumter county boys who died in France while serv- ns in the World war have Jus. osen returned to their homes, where they were buried Monday. Paola BraGS5 of York and Frank Meadow of Ward, the two young soldiers, left home to- gether. served together. both died or pneumonia within two days and their bcdies returned to their homes on the ga me train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
----------------------e- BOSWELL IS BURIED

Anniston, July T. Special )-The body of the late A. L. Boswell, whose sudden death Wednesday nigh. caused shock among his friends, was inferred at Edgemont cemetery Thurs day afternoon, the services be- ing conducted by Rev. L. N. ClaXton. MT. Boswell was 70 years of age and had lived for the past 30 years in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
TO NAME PARK

Florence, July 7.--(Special. )-The board of commissioners of the city of Florence have been petitioned 70 name the city park Sanena Park, in honor of Ferdinand Sanena, one of the earliest citizens of Florence. who, 1t has been said. drew the original plans for the city. It is stated in the petition, which is signed b a large number of the oldest residents, that all the building and planning of streets that has been accomplished in recent years is an elaboration of the original plan of Sanena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
MISS M'wHORTER AT FLORENCE

Florence. July 7.-(Special.) )-Miss Freda McWhorter of the public health department of Montgomery was re- cent visitor to Florence, having come here in the interest of public health work among the chilrden of the city. Miss McWhorter made an address to the pupils of the State Normal school. the future teachers of the state. on The Modern Health Crusade" and it's far reaching effects and results to- wards promoting a public health spirit.
 SMITH BURIED AT AUBURN
 Huntsville, July 7.--(Special. )-The body of H. H. Smith. superintendent of county roads of Madison county. and well known throughout Alabama as a highway engineer. was con veyed to his old home at Auburn for interment. MT. Smith died from an attack of appoplexy following a minor operation at the City hospital here. He is survived by his wife. g daughter and two sons-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT FATAL

Huntsville, July 7.-(Special. )-As the result of a runaway accident in county, Monday. little boy named Swain is dead and two young girls, Misses Prince and Sanders, are badly injured. A crowd of picnickers was riding in a two-horse wagon drawn by two mules when the animals be- came frightened and ran away. The Swain boy was caught in the run ming gear and crushed to death. The two girls were injured by Jumping from the wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
IMPORTANT REALTY DEAI

Anniston, July 7.-(SpeciaD.-Ono or the most important real estate deals of the summer was completed here Thursday in the transfer of the handsome Quintard avenue home Of MT. and Mrs. James T. Brooks, to sam Schauer, who will occupy it after August 1 with his family. Mir. Brooks expects to erect another home Tor himself on his Woodstock avenue property in the near future. The home just purchased by MT. Schauer is one of the prettiest in the city, having been erected last year by MT. Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
CLEBURNE POST AT
 HEFLIN HOLDS MEETING

Heflin, July 7.-(SpeciaL)-A very enthusiastic meting of Cleburne Post. American Legion, was held yesterday morning at the county high school building. at which time officers for the ensuing year were elected, as follows: E. P. Dodson. post comman- der; J c. Nichols, first vice comman- der; Houston Morris, second vice commander; Charles Kennedy his torian; W. L. Grower, chaplain, and Temon Thrash, war risk officer
 This post has about 9S members enrolled with about 30 active mem bers. A big effort will be made to enroll 100 percent during the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
AN INCREASING ROAD FUND

It is only fair that the fellows who own and drive cars should help maintain the roads. And they do Last year the s,o00,0o0 motor cars in the United States paid in over $loo. 100000 for license fees. About 9S per cent of this money was applied by the different states to the road fund. In some of the states cars are taxed as personal property, in ad- ditional to the license fees. and In a few of the western states gasoline is also taxed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
GREY LAG WINS DIVER
 STAKES AT AQUEDUCT

New York, July 7.--Grey Lag, star colt of the Fancocas stable, today won the Dwyer stakes at Aaueduct and equalled the worlds record for a mile and furlong, set last month at Belmont park by the selling platter Goaler. The time was 1:49.
 Jockey Sand had the mount and rode superbly when challenged in the stretch by Sporting Blood, which fin- ished second, Copper Demon was third
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
WOULD AID STRAP-HANGERS
 fad

Atlanta, July 7.-Strap- hangers on street cars in Georgia would pay only haif-fare under bill introduced to- day by State Senator Golucke of the Nineteenth district. The senator in troduced another bill to require street car companies to furnish separate cars for whites and negroes. Both bills were referred to committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
THINK FIRES INCENDIARY
 By Associated Press

Quebec, July .7.-Officials of the provincial government tonight in vestigated reports that many of tha forest fires raging in the provincs were of incendlary origin. Mean while, thousands of fire fighters were trying to check the on-rush of the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
-------------------------s0s - HITCHCOCK BANKRUPT
 By Associated Press

New York, July 7.-Raymond Hitch cock, actor, filed voluntary peti- tion in bankruptcy today in federal court. His only listed assets were S15O and clothing on which he claimed exemption. He gave his lia- bilities as $S,944, and named three creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
FOREST FIRES CHECKED
 By Associated Press

Tronto, Ont, July 7.--Forest fires in northern Ontario. which had men anced several small settlements in their path, were checked tonight by a heavy rain fall. Recent reports from the north indicating that mil- lions of dollars worth of pulp wood have been consumed are exaggerated officials dclared tonght.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
BILLY RITCHIE DEAD Nv Associated Press

Los Angeles. July 7.-William Billy" Ritchie, 42. motion picture comedian and for 23 years on the American vaudeville stage, died to- day from injuries suffered two years ago when he was attacked by ostricLs at motion picture studio here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
cALDwELL-DICKsoN WEDDING

Huntsville. July 7.-(Special )--E. J. Caldwell of Paris, Tenn, and Miss Alma Dickson of this city were mar ried yesterday at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Sallie Dickson, West Holmes street. Dr. H. M. Moi fett of the First Presbyterian church performed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-08
On British Davis Cup Team

London, July T.-J. B. Gilbert, ie was announced today. will replafe Major Cecil Campbell on the Briusn Davis cup team.