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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-07-11
MEMBER OF CONGRESS

FIRST DISTRICT.
KlTTRBDGE c. HAsKNs of Brattleboro
SECOND DISTRICT.
DAVID J. FOSTER of Burlington.
STATE.
FOR GOVERNOR.
W. W. STICKNEY of Ludlow.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GO GOVERNOR.
MARTIN F. ALLEN of Ferrisburgh.
FOR TREASURER.
JOHN L. BACON of White River Junction.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
FRED A. ROWLAND of Montpelier.
FOR AUDITOR.
o. NJ. BARBER OF Arlington.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
T. c. FLETCHER of st. JOhnsbury.
HORACE F. GRAHAM Of Crattsbury.
GEORGE f. FISHER of Lyndonville.
FRED G. FLEETWOOD of MOrrisYile.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
VEGETABLES AND MELONS
Jefferson County Truck Farmers Sup.
 tss plying the Market


 The Morris avenue commission merchants report the produce market active this week with quotations on butter, eggs and chick ems unchanged from last week.
 The market is we'll supplied with peaches, melons and vegetables. large percent age of the water melons come from South ern Alabama. They are of good size and quality. Prices on melons rule a shade lower than last week. Some water melons are selling as low as a per hundred. The top price is $l4. Jefferson County melons are beginning to make their appearance and by next week the home grown will be plentiful.
 Potatoes are 40 cents busffel, wholesale, and tomatoes are down to 50 cents bushel. The cannery pays only z5 cents for toma- toes. But it is said that even at this price the trucker makes money. Cabbages are scarce; prices 1sc a pound. All the vegeta- bles sold here are grown in the county.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
JUDGE FEAGIN'S MATINEE
Interviswed Number of Offenders and
 Imposed Several Fines

Judge Feagin opened court yesterday morning with the docket literally filled with alleged petty offenders against the city code. Most of the cases called were for petty offenses, the majority of which were for disordery conduct A few, how ever, were of more serious character, in which grand larceny and assault bore a prominent part.
 w R. Alexander the motorman in charge of the car that killed little Nancy Betts last week, answered to the charge of man. slaughter, and was discharged. Samuel Betts, the little girls father, appeared in court on behalf of the defendant, and stated that he had made close inquiries of all the witnesses to the unfortunate affair, and had become convinced that Alexander was in no way to blame for the accident The defendant was therefore acquitted of the charge.
 Sam Hudson, a small negro boy an- swered to a charge of grand larceny and was acquitted. He was held, however, on other charges which he must answer to before he is discharged.
 Jim Wiley, John Jones, Jim Mosley and Bob Ford, four "dusky dudes," were in terrupted by the police night or two ago while engaged in exciting game of craps. They got all the excitement they wanted this morning, however, when .rhis honor assessed them each $75o
 E. L. Edwards became incensed at Ger trude Tehoat Saturday night and told her so. It is alleged that Edwards used piece of plank to emphasize his words. He was fined s2 yesterday morning for using abus- i've language but acquitted of an assault with plank"
 Jim Lewis, Eliza Wilkins and Joseph Wilkins each got a $5 fine for disorderly conduct, while John Davis and Jim Jack son received the same amount for tres- pass.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
MYSTIC SHRINERS
A Large Class Will Be Initiated Into
 the Order Tonight

The Shriners of zamora Temple whose regular place of rendezvous is the Masonic Hau at the corner of First avenue and Twentieth street, will tonight hold spe- cial meeting in Elks' Hall. The cause of this temporary change is the weather The sands of the desert over which candidates are conducted are said to be hot even in midwinter, and it was feared that without certain electric cooling devices, which are found in Elks' Hall but which are missing in the Masonic building, the natural heat of the sands in midsummer might prove injurious to health, not to say fatal.
 There will be large number of candi- dates and large attendance of nobles to witness the ceremonies and drink to the health of those who cross the desert in safety.
 lllustrous Potentate Meglemry has is- sued orders for good time generally.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
TO RAISE MONEY
 FOR THE Y. M. C. A.
Committee to Canvass the City
 Next Fall.
THE OUTLOOK VERY HOPEFUL
In the Meantime the Association Will Store Its Furniture and Hold De- votional Meetings in Churches
 or in Public Hall

The Y. M. c. A. will vacate its quarters Fourth avenue at the expiration of it's lease August l, and store its furniture, renting only office room for Secretary Riley. This course was decided upon by the board of directors yesterday afternoon.
 The board heard a report from the com mittee charged with canvassing the city for money with which to build home for the association. This canvassing commit tee had done some tentative work; or rath CT it had sounded several prominent and liberal citizens with view of ascertaining the prospects for substantial response to the associations appeal; and after care ful survey of business conditions it reached the conclusion that next fall would be more opportune time to make a systematic canvass than the present. The committee was hopeful of ultimate success.
 The situation was fully discussed by the board and the views of the committee were accepted as wise and business-iike. Inas- much as the association has to give up its quarters, the board decided that it would be good economy to save hall rent for year and save the cost also of fitting up temporary quarters, and apply the money thus saved to the building fund. These two items of expense would, it was estimated, reach something like 8, 900, and SS,yJ0 would go along way in buying brick and mortar.
 The board appointed several special com mittees to look after various branches of the associations work among them con- mittee to arrange for holding devotional services in the different churches or for holding the services in some public hall if it should be deemed advisable; committee to wait upon the women of the various churches and ask their cooperation in furthering the building scheme; and press committee to request the newspapers to aid in the cause.
 The committee to canvass for the build ing fund consists of Messrs Tyler, John ston and Munger representing the Y. M. C. A, and Messrs. Jemison, Joseph and Moore representing the citizens. It will be recall ed that MT. Munger agrees to subscribe s 600 on the condition that an additional $45,000 be raised.
 The Hotel Hillman Company, having pur- chased the property now used by the asso- citation, will take possession on the 1st proxmo and will have the old building re- moved without delay to make room for the hotel building
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
Board of Revenue
MASCOT" IS A MASCOT
Largest Audience at Lakeview Since
 the Opening Night

A cloudless sky, a summer night perfect in temperature, a suburban ride and an excellent operatic performance - z we'll appointed summer theater combined to make the largest audience that has yet heard the work of the Elite Opera Com pany enjoy the full hour and half of the performance of Mascot given at Lake view Theater last night. The opera this week has proven that there is, contrary to popular opinion, something in a name. for the audiences have not only been large, but correspondingly enthusiastic-circum- stances which have a most healthful effect upon all who are behind the footiigatA The action of Mascot last night was quick and spirited, and appealed to the audience from the very rise of the curtain until its fall in the last act. There is ev erything pointing to a successful week. and the management is to be congratulated that their efforts toward furnishing amuse- ment for the summer stay-at-homes are being fully appreciated.
 The bill for tonight is Mascot" spark ling and fun-provoking.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
BOARD OF REVENUE
 AND ASSESSMENTS
Individual Cases Considered Yes terday-Loveman, Joseph &
 Loeb's Comes Up Today

. The Board of Revenue was engaged all day yesterday in considering assessments of property owned by individuals, and a large number of raises were made, aggre- gating about $150,O00 in all. The largest fn- dividual raise was on the property of Ma jor E. M. Tutwiler, which was increased from s27,5oO to s55,00O by agreement. Err skine Ramsays assessment was increased $11, 800.
 A number of increases amounting to $1, 600, and in some instances to as much as s, 900 and $4000, were made, but the greater part of them were for smaller amounts.
 Today the board will take up the Love- man, Joseph & Loeb case, which has at- tracted some attention on account of the legal point that will be raised. It is stated that the firm will be ordered to produce their books for the inspection of the board, and that this order will be resisted. MT. Beddow of the board, it is said, holds that the board has the right to force any indi- vidual or firm to bring it's books and ac- counts before it, while Captain Ward, who has been engaged by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb while a member of the board held to the contrary.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
GREAT IRON SUIT
 BROUGHT IN COURT
By the TruSsvilIe Furnace and
 Mining Company
AGAINST ROGERS, BROWN co.
Alleging As Basis of Action One Hun dred Thousand Dollar Indebted ness in the Matter of Iron
 Contracts-Circuit Court

The Trussville Furnace, Mining and Manufacturing Company, by W. H. Perry agent, has instituted action in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County against Rogers, Brown & Co.,, the iron brokers, in which an indebtedness to the plaintiff of $1OO,OOO as basis of action is alleged.
 Writs of garnshment have been sworn out attaching such values of Rogers, these companies, namely:
 Tutwiler Coal and Iron Company, Elm pire Coal and Coke Company, Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company, Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company and others. It is learned that writs have also been sent to Tennessee and to North Ala bama.
 It is alleged that when the plaintiff com pany had acquired and begun to make needed repairs on the Trussyille furnace the said company entered into contract with Rogers, Brown & Go. to take the en- tire output of the furnace from November. 1899, until January 1, 1901. About two weeks ago Rogers, Brown & Co. represent that they cancelled the contract with the fur mace company on the ground that the fur mace company had failed to produce a proportionate amount of the different grades of pig iron specified in the contract, and that the grades were generally run ming too low. Rogers, Brown & Go. also made demand for reimbursement for al ...fA~ ~s..,.tf of the iron They also contended that the furnace company has failed to keep fully to the agreement in that it did not start operations at the furnace until March, whereas it should have started, according to contract, in November of last year. Rogers, Brown & Co. state that the prices they had agreed to pay the furnace com pany ranged from SIP to $15 per ton.
 Ten Thousand Dollar Damage suit
 In the Criminal Court Nick Halfenberg has brought action against the Alabama Brewing Company, alleging damages in $10000 for false arrest and Imprisonment. It is alleged by the plaintiff that he was caused to be arrested by an agent of the defendant company on the charge of re- ceiving and .concealing stolen property
  said charge for six days, from June 13 to June 19 The charge, upon judicial investi- gation, was not sustained and the plaintiff was adjudged not guilty. He alleges that his credit, reputation and general character has been injured by reason of the charge having been made against him.
 Asks for a Divorce
 In the Circuit Court Mrs. Linda Ander- son has entered suit against her husband, L. G. Anderson for divorce. MT and Mrs. Anderson are of Trussville Ala, and were married at Mt. Hebron in 1885. The plain tiff alleges that he has failed to support herself and their two children, that he is addicted to the use of intoxicants and has threatened her life and otherwise mis- treated her.
 Board of Revenue
 Apart from an increase in the tax assess ment of F. NJ Tutwiler of $27, 900 and of Erskine Ramsely of sl1,2oo, the time of the Board of Revenue yesterday was taken up by small cases
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
THEY WERE TRUSTEES
 BUT ARE NO MORE Whitfield and Hoag Charged
 With Stealing. A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE From Warden's Office at City Prison Of Sup pollss for Pfis oasrdSTwo rrusty
 Prisoners Are Said To Have
 Taken Them Away
A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE

Walter Whitfield and John Hoag, two ''trusties" at the city prison, had an addi- tional charge docketed against them yes terday morning; that of larceny of overalls and shoes from the warden's office.
 The two young men have been trusties for some time, and were given great deal of liberty after nightfall It is alleged that they have been systematically stealing from the supply of overalls and shoes stored in the warden's office for the use of the city's prisoners.
 A short while ago Wardens Cunningham and Rittenberry began to suspect that some one was stealing the overalls and shoes. as the supply was rapidly and mys- teriously diminishing, so the matter was reported to Chief Austin.
 When James Grant, Dick Borck and Dave Coplan were arrested last Saturday morning and Coplans store searched for goods believed to have been stolen from number of pairs of overalls and shoes were found that bore striking resem- blance to those missing from the warden s office. A close inquiry was made which re- suited in the charge docketed against Whit field and Hoag yesterday.
 Whitfield and Hoag are accused of steal ing the goods while leaving the jail and carrying them to Dave Coplan's place of business in Second avenue, be- tween Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets, and selling them to him. Coplan is said to have admitted buying the goods from the two men. who emphatically de- clare their innocence.
 Hoag is quite familiar with the inside of the jail yard. though his offenses have mostly been drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Whitfield was arrested and con- victed several months ago on a charge of snatching a purse from the hand of a woman whom he met on the street.
 They will be given a hearing before Judge Feagin in the Inferior Criminal Court this morning.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
WILL MATTHEWS ARRESTED
Said to Have Committed Murder in At.
 lanta Three Years Ago

Will Matthews, alias Ellis Jordan, a ne- gro who is wanted in Atlanta to answer to a charge of murder, committed about three years ago, was arrested by Officers Arm strong and Baker yesterday morning. A few days ago Officer Armstrong noticed a negro who bore striking resemblance to lthe description of the man wanted in At 1anta. Further descriptions were tee- graphed for and these arrived yesterday morning.
 The description of the wanted man tal- lied exactly with the appearance of the man seen by Officer Armstrong. The ne gro was at once arrested and lodged in the city prison awaiting instructions from the authorities in Atlanta.
 It is said that the man has been identified by several persons who had seen him about the time the murder was committed
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
GRAY DISCHARGED
Shot His Stepson, But No One Appear
 ed to Prosecute Him

W. A Gray, who shot his stepson, Buelah Richardson, on July 16. was given a pre- liminary hearing before Judge Feagin yes- terday morning, and the case nolle pressed on account of lack of prosecution. Gray and his wife went to Richardson's house on a friendly visit. While there, it is said, he had a quarrel with the three Richardson brothers, and that after few angry words drew his revolver and fired at Beulah Rich ardson, inficting a painful, though not ser ious wound, in the young mans shoulder He was arrested by Officer Nix and lodged in the city prison. No one appeared to prosecute him this morning, hence his dis charge,
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
DOCTORS FOOD TALK.
Selection of Fcod One of the Most Impor-
 tant Acts In Life.

Selection of FCOd One or the most 1mpof-
 tant Acts in Life.
 Old pr. Hanaford of Reading, Mass, says in the 'Messenger" "Our health and physical and mental happiness are so largely under our personal control that the proper selection of food should be, and is, one of the most important acts in life.
 "On this subject, I may say that l know of no food equal in digestibility, and more powerful in point of nutriment, than the modern Grape-Nuts, four heaping tea spoons of which is sufficient for the cereal part of a meal, and experience demon- strates that the user is perfectly nourished from one meal to another.
 T am convinced that the extensive and general use of high class foods of this character would increase the term of hu- man life, add to the sum of total happi- ness and very considerably improve society in general. I am free to mention the food for I personally know of its value.'
 Grape-Nuts food can be used by babes in arms, or adults. It is ready cooked, can be served instantly, either cold with cream or with hot water or hot milk poured over. All sorts of buildings and fancy dishes can be made with Grape-Nuts. The food is concentrated and very economical, for four heaping teaspoons are sufficient for the cereal part of meal.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
Small Fire, Little Damage

A small braze broke out on the roof of c. P Williamsons residence, Sixth avenue and Eighteenth street, about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The alarm was promptly sent in. and the North Side Fire Department promptly responded The blaze was quickly extin- guished, very little damage being done. The fire is said to have been started by a. spark from the kitchen chimney falling on the dry shingles of the roof.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
Odd Eelapws, Picnic

Birmingham Lodge No. 112. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will have it's annual outing and picnic at Oxford Lake today. A special Southern Railway train will carry the members and their friends to that re- sort. Baseball and other games will be played and there will be amusement for all. The committee in charge of arrangements consists of M. I've, F. J. Williams, J. A. McDougal. J. c. Hill and M. c. Thomas.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
Veterans Barbecue

Camp Hardee, United Confederate veter- ans will have a barbecue at North Bir- mingham next Saturday. w. l.. Yancey will be the orator of the day A splendid programme for the occasion has been pre- pared.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25

J. Q. Smith of Montgomery spent yes terday in the city and returned home last night via Tuscaloosa.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25

The Rev. Father Kennedy and the Rev. Father Wright left yesterday for Pensa- cola They expect to return by Friday.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
ON YOUR OUTING,

whether fishing or hunting, you musn't ne- glect a supply of our Samuels Whiskey, bottled in bond to counteract the effect of an involuntary sousing in a trout stream or a sudden downpour from the skies. The best obtainable whiskies, brandfes, gins, cocktails and cordials-to say nothing of the indispensable blackberry cordal-are al- ways to be found at
 SOLOMON & LEWIS.
 192S-1930 First Ave. Phone 10l2.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
THE WEATHER

Birmingham, Ala, July 24 Local observations during the 24 hours ending [ D. m.. Central time:
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
Professor J. F. Brown, of Converse Col

Professor J. F. Brown, of Converse Col lege, Spartanburg, s. C., is in the city in the interest of his institution. This is one of the younger institutions of the South, but its growth has shown the wisdom of its founders in establishing a hlgh-grade college for women. The college is richly endowed and offers all the advantages of the best colleges in the country. Professor Brown reports that the prospects for the opening session are very fine, and the in- dications are that the enrolment of last year (4O6. from twenty States), will be sur passed.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25
PERSONAL.

w. P Acker, prominent Annston law yer is in the city
 Hugh Morrow is in Tennessee for a few days rest and recreation
 State Senator F. s. Moody passed through the city yesterday on his way home from Montevallo.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25

Advertise in The Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-07-25

TIME ITEM WEATHER WIND R FALL Sam S1 Clear s Oo 12m 91 Clear 0o 7pm s9 Clear .OO
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
REPORT ON PRISON.
Condition of TT. Madison Peniten,
tiary at Close OF June.

Des Moines, Sept. THE board of
control has received the annual report
on the penitentiary at Fort Madison
from Warden N. N. Jones. The report
is for the year ending June 80. 1t en-
bodies many statistics OF interest re-
garding the criminal population OF the
prison, and includes the report made
by the deputy warden, T. P. Hoilowell,
to the warden.
The most noteworthy change in pris-
on discipline commented on is the in
auguration of the grading system. This
went into effect in February, 1900.
Deputy Warden Hollowell says the
principal feature of this is the differ
ence in uniforms, and there has been
delay in getting suitable clothing. Mr..
Hollowell says the system has its
drawbacks where contract labor is EN-.
ployed, but, on the other hand, it is a
powerful incentive to correct deport,
ment The necessary uniforms are
now being rapidly obtained.
There has been considerable falling
off in the number of prisoners since
June 80, 1899. At that time there were
$50 prisoners. There We're received in
the year 223. and discharged 264. June
80, 1900, there were left 4S3 prisoners.
Seventeen United States prisoners are
confined at the state prison.
There are all sorts of entertaining
classlfications of the prisoners. OF the
223 admitted this year, SO are of mod
crate habits, 10 temperate and 81 in
temperate. There are lat single men
siXty-three married and thirteen wild
,iY,0 nrnnf That ma rla oG
tends to make the fierce man meek
and lowly and humble. There are 200
whites of those admitted this year, and
twenty-three blacks. There are 2lC
with common educations, nine unable
to write and four with good educa
tons.
AS to heredity, it is estimated Is pei
cent have sprung from criminal pa
rents. The prisoners themselves will
give little information on this point
None Of the inmates received are un
| der is years. One is over SO years
| and the average age is 20 years,
| months and IL days. But a small per
centage of the inmates admitted this
year are foreign born, only fourteen
out of 223.
| Warden Jones makes a classification
| of the happy and unhappy prisoners
He says 191 are happy and two are un
happy. There are 202 that use tobac
co, and twenty-one that do not, while
lib use liquor and 119 do not. There
| are forty-three that used opium before
entering the prison.
The balance on hand in the funds
of the prison July 1, 1899, was $2,327.
liz. Receipts were $100,909.25. Dis
I bursements were 9,97S.48, leaving {
balance July 1, 1900, of $3,49s.49.