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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
MRS. MORAN RESIGNS.
She Would Have No Subordinate Place
 Other Resignations.

T1uCE,
 Other Designations.
 New York, July 13.---A meeting of the New York committee of the Cotton States and International exposition was held at the residence of Mrs. Joseph Bradley Read yesterday. The resigna- tion of Mrs. Edward Moran from the craftsmanship of the art committee, which on two former occasions was re- jected, was at this time accepted. Mrs. Moran said that at the time of taking the chairmanship she had understood that it was to be in connection with the art de- partment of the exposition; that she as an artist would have the selecting and placing of the fine art work of the women of New York and be the supreme head of her function. It was only In that capac- ity that she would act, and a position of less importance, as d subordinate posi-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
Brown ReleneAd.

c. A. Brown, the young man who was arrested several days ago, charged with embedding $50 from E. J. Wiley, and placed in jail, has been released. It was found that he was a partner of Wiley's, and of course one partner can't embezzle from another. Brown talks of prosscut- ing Wiley for assault and using abusive language in the presence of ladies.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
The Atlanta Coming Home.

Washington, July 13-The cruiser At lanta left Santiago de Cuba yesterday for Key West. where she will either re- lieve the Raleigh or herself return di- rect to New York, there being apparently no need for keeping two warships watch ing for filibusters who have so far not materialiZed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
Declared Operative.

New York, July 13.-The Mercantile Trust company announces that sufficient deposits of securities have been made to render operative the plan of reorganiza- ton of the Central Railway and Banking Company of Georgia. The plan has been modified as to the Savannah and West ern and Atlantic bondholders. Holders of securities covered by the plan, except Sa- vannah and Western bonds are notified that such securities must be deposited on or before July 20.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
Vice-President Stevenson.

St. Louis, July 13.-A special to the Chronicle from Bloomington. ILL, says that Vicc-President Stevenson this morn ing started for Bar Harbor, Me. with his family, where he will spend several weeks. No mention is made of the con dition of Mrs. Stevenson and it is as snmed il has impYoVed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
Mayor Sues for Criminal I,ibel

Wilmington, N. C., July 13.-C. H. Fish blat, who is mayor of this city, has insti- tuted an action for criminal libel against the editors of the Evening Dispatch It is based on an article which appeared in the Dispatch of Thursday, which Fish blat's lawyer says is criminally libelous.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
THREE KILLED.

Collision Between Trolley Cars Near Lon-
 don, Ont.
 London, Ont, July 1S.-A bad collision is reported between trolley cars on the Scarboro suburban line, east of the city. Three persons were killed and several iniured
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
To Appraise Alabama and Mississippi Lands

Washington July 1S.-The secretary of the interior today detailed William J. McGee, chief of division of railroads; George McCorkle, chief of division of preemptions and F: M. Fucker, Jr as- sistant attorney, all of interior depart ment, to appraise certain lands in Ala bama and Mississippi no longer needed for naval purposes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
OVERCOME BY SMOKE.
A Prominent Citizen of Clifton Forge. Pi
 Perishes in Fire.

Washington, July 13.-A special from Clifton Forge, Va, says: This morning the Ford building was burned and J. A. Ford, the owner, suffocated before help could reach him. He was on the second story and when awakened by the crack ling of the flames attempted to reach a window, but was overcome by the smoke. Mir Ford was an ex-councilman and one of the most prominent citizens of the town. R. M. Motley, who has store in the building, escaped by jumping from a second story window The loss was about $5200 with only $500 insurance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
A Fever Stricken Steamer.

Washington, July 13.-The marine hos pital service has been advised of the ar rival at Rody island, Delaware river, of a British steamship, sailing from Peru and Este St. Lucia with cargo of haywood. There was one death from yellow fever on board en route and two seamen stricken are now convalescent. The steamer will be disinfected and detained at quarantine until all danger is past.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14

? For forty years Prices Cream Baking Powder has been as a pillar of strength to women, reliable and economic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
Not Arrived Yet.

Key West. Fla, July 13.-The cruiser Montgomery, with the Nicaragua canal commission on board, has not arrived yet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14

First wealth is health.'' Dr. Price's Baking Powder insures health by whole some food. 1
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
SIMS AND LOWRY
finished.

Discuss the Currency Question lr Able Speeches
 at Columbus, Miss.
 Columbus, Miss, July 13.-(Special)- w. H. Sims and Gov. Robert Lowry met here today in joint debate to discuss the silver question.
 Colonel Sims opened In a splendid speech, in which he dealt with facts, which he challenged any one to prove un- true. He made statements in support of his position. which. he said. at the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14

It ranks first of all leavening agents pr. Prices Baking Powder
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14
An Important Letter.
Revenue Denartment.

The following letter, written by Audi tor Purifoy, contains much valuable in- formation
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14

Flaky pie crust and appetizing biscuit are the results of Prices Cream Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-14

Facts relating to Napoleon are not bounced upon more eagerly than deli- cous biscuit made with Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

les are Wiling property Provided that such licensed
person shall required any portion Of such
stock company which not Of cs assets amounting
at least fifty thousand dollars which a within the proceed
ing twelve months been impaired condition Each person
licensed shall keep separate account OF the business done
der the license certified copy Of which account he shall forth
with file with the Insurance Commissioners showing the exact
amount Of such insurance placed for firm copoaon
the premium charged thereon the companies in which the
same is placed the date of the policies and the term thereof and
also report in the detail Of all such policies cancelled and
the gross return premiums thereon and before receiving such
license shall and deliver tho Treasurer Of the State
bond in the penal Of two thousand dollars with such
ties the Treasurer shall approve with condition that the
censee will faithfully comply with all the requirements Of this
act; and will file with the Treasurer and Tax Commissioner
January of each year. statement Of the gross premiums
charged for insurance procured placed and the gross returned
premiums such insurance cancelled under such license during
the year ending the thirty day of December peced
ing, and at the time Of fling such statement will pay into the
treasury the State equal to four per cent OF such gross
premiums, less such return premiums reported
Approved November m, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

NO. 136-AN ACT AUTHORIZING TOWNS TO RE
CEIvE MONEY In TRUST, FOR BENEFIT OF GEM
ETERIES AND BURIAL LOTS.
It's hereby enacted By the General assembly of tho State Of
Vermont:
SECTION town may vote to receive and hold in trust
money the income Of which to be used for the and improve
of its cemeteries of private lots within such cemeteries
or elsewhere
Sec q Such money SHALL unless otherwise directed by the
donor be paid to the treasurer who shall give receipt
therefor which shall be recorded in the Office of the clerk
book kept for that purpose In such book shall be stated
the received from each Donor and the specific purpose to
unless otherwise directed donor be paid the general fund
Of the town. and the town shall pepetuay be liable for four
per thereof annually if the town borrow the
Of money for rate of interest less than four per cent
then for such less rate Of interest annually to be expended for
the purpose and in the designated by the donor
SEQ town receiving money under the provisions Of this
act SHALL annually, elect trustee who shall expend such In
pursuant to the condition of the trust and shall give
bond the satisfaction Of the seecmen Of the town. conditioned
for the faithful performance Of his duties He shall be paid
such sum- exceeding dollars day. for each day actually
spent in the performance Of his duties the town may vo
which shall be deducted from the said income of the principal
fund He may annually draw orders upon the town treasurer
to All amount not exceeding such income.
SEC The town treasurer shall keep separate account with
each such fund.- and shall annually pay orders drawn upon
him by the trustee the herenbefore provided and
SHALL annually report the condition Of such to the
town.
SEQ The four preceding sections shall not be construed to
affect the action of that has heretofore received oc
in trust for the purpose named BY the donor
Approved November 20, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

126.-AN ACT PERMITTING LICENSES TO MU-
TUAL LIVE STOCK INSURANCE COMPANIES.
is hereby enacted BY the General assembly of the State Of
mont:
oroN l. Mutual live stock insurance companies chartered
Fhe Legislature of any of the New England States organ
under the laws of New York may be licensed by the nsur
commissioners their discretion to transact live stock
|nce business in this State upon compliance with the prov
OF the insurance laws OF the State far the relate
admission OF companies OF other states excepting much
provisions of said insurance laws relates to the
Of the fund Butno than three such licenses
sued shall be in force at one time.
o Any such live stock insurance company admitted to-
business in this State shall deposit quarterly in the months Of
UGH Trust Company National Bank in this State the in
commissioners shall designate all moneys received by
company for its moruary fund from policy holders in this
Such deposits shall be withdrawn in such form and
such company and the insurance commissioners shall de-
me and be used only for the purpose Of paying losses
incurred for veterinary service and such other expenses
payable by the policy provisions from this fund occurring
State long any liability to any policy holder in this
exists but such losses and expenses shall be paid by the
ny when they become due whether said deposits su
10 pay them or not
C The insurance commissioners hereby authorized
Voke either temporarily permanently any license issued
p the provisions Of this act.
Any such company permitted under the provisions Of
to do business in this State shall comply with the General
rance Laws of this State regards the filing of papers,
Ter OF attorney service of process payment of fees and
4 and as to fines and penalties
Fc 5. This act shall take effect from its passage
|Pproved November ~, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

No. 13O.-AN ACT TO AMEND NUMBER ONE HUNDRED
THIRTEEN, LAWS OF 1884, AS AMENDED BY NUM-
Der SEvENTY-TWO, LAWS OF 1892. (vERMONT
STATUTES, SECTION 1926 AS PROPOSED)
Vermont:
SECTION Section of number 113 of the laws Of 1884
by number 70 Of the laws of 1892 hereby amended
SO to read follows
The assistant judges of the county courts in the several counties
the expense Of the county, in their discretion make
for communication by telephone with the court house.
the Office Of county clerk sheriff. judge register Of probate
stuaen any city which has telephone communication
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved November 6, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

No AN ACT IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION TWO
THOUSAND AND TEN OF THE REVISED LAWS.
y. s. SECTION 2254)
is hereby enacted by the General assembly Of the State Of
Vermont.
SECTION Section POLO Of chapter 1o2 Of the Revised Laws
V 81 Section 2254 hereby amended to read follows
The first day Of January the fourth day Of July the sixteenth
day of August the thriet day Of May the wenh day of
December the day Of February and any day ap
pointed BY Governor Of tae BY the President Of the
United States day Of fast or Thanksgiving shall be legal holt
DAYS and SHALL purposes of presenting for acceptance pay
nent and for protesting and giving notice Of the dhonsr Of
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

NO. 129.-AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION ONE AND TO
AMEND SECTION TWO OF NUMBER SIXTY EIGHT
LAWS OF 1884, ENTITLED "AN ACT PROVIDING
FOR THE ANNEXATION TO VILLAGES OF OUTLY-
ING DISTRICTS" CIV. s., AS PROPOSED, SECS. 3o75
AND 3O76)
is hereby enacted By tie General assembly Of the State Of
Vermont.
SECTION Section No GS Laws Of 1884 is hereby repealed
Sec q Section p No. 6S Laws of 1884 hereby amended
to read follows If the trustees convinced that the village
boundaries should be enlarged include territory and not
already within the limits of such village, but within the in
which such village located they apply by petition in writ
ing judge of the county Of the county in which the vii
lage situated who shall such application appoint three dsn
tersd ehoder commissioners to decide upon the advisable
ity of such annexation.
Approved November II, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

mo- 131-AN ACT FIXING THE TIME FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS IN
JOINT ASSEMBLY.
Vermont:
SECTION The senate and house Of representatives SHALL at
two o'clock and thirty minutes afternoon the third Thursday
after their biennial meeting and organization meet in joint
assembly, and proceed therein elect the State officers whose
election by the constitution and laws devoves the first instance
upon them joint assembly, and in election Of all such
officers shall that day be made they shall at two o'clock
and thirty minutes afternoon each succeeding day Saturdays
and Sundays excepted meet joint assembly, and proceed
such election until all such officers shall be elected
Approved November IA, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03
la7.-AN ACT RELATING 10 LICENSING INsUR-

l21-AN ACT RELATING no LICENSING INSUR
ANoE BROKERS IN SPECIAL GASES.
hereby enacted By the General assembly cfMe State Of
|mont:
foToN l. The Insurance Commissioners, upon the annual
OF fee Of twenty dollars may issue licenses to citizens OF
Ia therein procure policies Of fire insurance property IN
oeln foreign insurance companies not authorized TO trans
business IN this State Before the person named in such
this State he shall every case execute and file with the
rance Commissioners affidavit that he unable to procure
nesc companies and companies admitted to do business in
The amount Of insurance necessary protect said prop
and shall only procure insurance under such license after be
occurred insurance in domestic companies and companies admit
business this State to the full amount which said compan
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

NO. 134-AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS ONE THOU
SAND NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTYTHREE AND
ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
FOUR OF THE REVISED LAWS V. S., AS PRO
POSED, SECTIONS 21S9 AND 2190, RELATING TO
THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
HshersDy enacted By The General assembly Of tie State Of
VeyNaoat:
SECTION l. Section 1863 Of the Revised Laws amended 50
as to read as follows:
The rector Of parish of the Protestant Episcopal Church and
the wardens and vesmen elected according the and
of said church. and their Office shall have
corporate powers with pepeuy for the purpose of taking and
holding real personal estate support religious worship
for church sites, buildings rectories.
SEC Section 1861 of the Revised Laws amended
to read follows:
Such rector wardens and vesymen by unanimous consent
and when empowered do by majority vote the annual
meeting of tile parish called for that purpose may sell
and convey real personal estate belonging to parish, and
may by duly recorded authorize of their number
execute all proper conveyances.
Approved November n, 1894
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

SAND TWO HUNDRED TEN or THE REVISED LAWS
AS AMENDED BY SECTION FIVE OF NUMBER
EIGHTY-THREE LAWS OF 1884 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF BURIAL
GROUNDS.
IS Hereby enacted By the General assembly Of the State d
Veamont:
SECTION Section 1910 of the Revised Laws as amended b,
section Of number 49, laws Of 1884, amended read
follows:
This chapter shall not authorize the acquiring of land for the
purpose of the enlargement establishment of burial ground
bring the within twelve rods of dwelling house and
shall be buried in such burial grounds enlarged
established within twenty rods Of dwelling house Provided
however, that house which has been abandoned unfit for
of this act.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved November ~, 1894
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

bills Of exchange drafts checks and promsory notes. be consid
cred like Sunday bn whenever Of the days named in this
section falls Sunday the preceding Saturday SHALL for pur
poses named in this section, be considered like Sunday
SEC 9 The sixteenth day Of August established legal
holiday by Section Of this act shall be known and called
!" Bennington Battle Day" throughout this State.
Approved November %, 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

No 12S--ANA CTTO AMEND SECTION THREE THOU
SAND SIX HUMID RED TWENTY OF THE RE
VISED LAWS (V. s., AS PROPOSED, SECTION
1865, RELATING TO AGENTS OF FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANIES
IS hereby enacted By tie General assembly Of The State Of
Ternont:
Section 1920 of the Revised Laws is amended to read
as follows
When application for fire insurance is taken transmitted by
through local travelling agent Of fire insurance company
person acting under the employment of agent of such
company it shall be deemed to be the of the company and
questions arising the facts stated such application such
agent ubgent shall be deemed to be the Of the insurers
and not Of the insured
Approved November 81 1894.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-03

No. 13S.--AN ACT TN RELATION TO SABBATH BREAK
ING, AND IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION FOUR
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN RE
vISED LAWS. SECTION 1869, v. S., AS PRO
POSED.)
shereby enacted By the General assembly Of the State Of
Vermont :.
SECTION l. Section 1915 is hereby amended to read
follows
person who between twelve o'clock Saturday night and twelve
o'clock the following Sunday night exercises any business
poymen except such only works of necessity and charity
holds resorts ball dance exercises game
sport play resorts house Of entertainment for
ccreaton shall be fined not than two dollars
Approved November rs, 1894
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03
ZENAs WARNER.

Ienas Warner, an aged citizen of East
Arlington, died on Sunday, December
first
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03
A Remarkable PLAY.

Edwin Milton Royle's charming story
of friendship entitled Friends" is in
deed most remarkable play. 1t has
outlived all the comedy successes of the
day, and though now in it's fourth sue
cessful season has proven by the large
attendance in the various cities in which
it has been produced this year, to have
established itself as a lasting success.
To the average theatre goer Friends"
contains many dramatic incidents of
staple nature. 1t is exciting, pathetic,
worldly aud appealing. 1t is well writ.
ten and contains original characters, and
the interest which it arouses is indeed
genuine. 1t is extremely doubtful if any
other play by young American writer
written in recent years, has had so many
favorable notices by famous dramatic
critics, editorial and magazine writer's
and received such unanimous praise by
theatre goers. Friends with the same
excellent cast will again be given a pro-
duction here, Monday evening, Dec. 9th.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03
OBITUARY.
MRS. S. F. HARRIS.

Mrs. Emily Harris, widow of S. f.
Harris, who for a number of years was
one of the leading men in the town, died
at 400 o'clock yesterday morning. aged
G3 years, at the residence of her brother
William X. Morgan, with whom she had
made her home for several weeks. Mrs.
Harris was direct descendant of Gen
eral Samuel Stafford, of Revolutionary
fame, being his great-granddaughter.
She died in the house erected by him in
1913, and IN which her mother and her.
self were born. She was one of family
of ten children born to the late NJ. G. and
Emeline Morgan, being the fourth oldest,
and of which six are now living. Her
death was caused by complication of
diseases which she bore during long
illness without murmur, displaying
during her sufferings a fortitude and
cheerfulness not often met with. Her
husband, to whom she was married May
18th, 1862 died in 1880. She leaves one
son, the Rev. j. NJ. Harris of the Metho-
dist Conference, who is assistant to the
Rev. DR.. Clymer, of Pittsfeld, Mass,
and who was with her when she passed
away. Mrs. Harris had been since her
early girlhood faithful member of the
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03
County Court.

The December term of County Court be
gan here this morning, and was opened
with prayer by Rev. G. B. Lawson.
The court is made of as follows: pre-
siding judge, Hon. Loveland Munson;
assistant judges, Hon. A. L. Burton,
Hon. Myron II. Woodward. The eff
GERS of the court are: clerk, Harry T.
Cushman; sheriff, Henry S. Wilson;
States attorney. Edward L. Bates
court reporter, Charles S. Chase; deputy
clerks, Harvey K. Fowler and John H.
Kelso.
There are on the docket for trial by
jury l04 civil cases, 26 State cases
There are 10 divorce cases entered for
trial, and 20 chancery cases.
The roll of the jury was called, after
which they were charged by the Judge
as to the duties and the nature of their
oath.
The docket was then called and a
number of cases continued, some dis
missed, and court adjourned until after
noon. The term will probably last
about three weeks.
At the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion, the case Rose A. Murray VS.. Frank
Mattison and others. of South Shafts
bury, was called and the jury empaneled.
The case comes back for new trial by
decision from the Supreme Court in May
last. 1t has been tried three times be-
fore in the County Court, in two of
which the jury disagreed. The trial of
this case will probably occupy week.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03

1t should require no ar
gUmcnt to lead men to be.
llGVe that listers and Over.
coats are cheaper than
Doctors bills, but if il does
then the listers and Over
coats that we are selling
for
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03

Blaisdelps Paper Pencil needs no knife
to sharpen it. The lead is simply wound
with layers of paper. A strip of paper Is
unwound, leaving proper amount of
lead exposed. 1t is simple, convenient,
and time and patience saving. Price
same as for old fashioned pencils. For
sale at BANNER store.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03
BENNINGTON BANNER.

@@ Watch the date opposite your
name on this paper. II ShOaos that your
subscription is credited on our books to
that date. little date is not changed Nth
in a fe,o days from the time a remittance is
made, notify the publishers,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-03

II. r. Haswell, of State Line Road,
White Creek, has for sale seven pigs
which will average 100 pounds; and ten
pigs six weeks old.