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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Results Given Out.

Warsaw. Ind, July S0--At today's meeting of the American Microscopical society J. c. Smith of New Orleans gave the results of a study of the yellow fever baccilus which passes part of it's life among mosquitoes. MT. Smiths work has been along the lines that determine the various transformations through which the microbe passes. Prof. L. J.. Burrill told of investigations which he had made to determine the effect of the Chicago drainage canal on the purity of the water in the Illinois river. Contami- nation, he said, disappeared entirely with in from twenty-five to seventy miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Communication Cut Off.

Oklahoma City, o. T., July so.-Tele- graphic communication with Hobart is cut off. The fire started at o'clock in the Phoenix theatre. The Citizens Ma tional bank and six other brick buildings were burned and both sides of Main street for nearly two blocks are in ruins
 During the burning of the telephone ex- change. Assistant Manager Hughes dropped dead while fighting the fire.
 Among the buildings burned are the Racket store, Edwurm brothers depart ment store, Jumbo clothing store. Mack's cafe and Vein and Durn's hardware store the largest institution in the town. The fire Is supposed to be of incendiary origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
NEGROES ARRESTED.
Stole Pistol From White Boys and
 Threatened Them With 1t.

Jim Parker and oily Green, two ne- groes, were arrested last night by Po- iicemen Baker and Elledge, the first on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and larceny and the second on charge of larceny.
 It is claimed by Jack Fully, a white boy that he and a friend went out to- wards West End and carried a pistol with them. Fully placed the pistol under rock for a minute and one of these ne- groes slipped up behind him and stole 1t out of the hole. The two white boys started after the negroes and they pointed the pistol at them, threatening to kill them if they came any nearer. The white boys telephoned for a policeman and the negroes were caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
MULE IN A HOLE.
Animal Falls In Excavation, But Is
 Rescued Without Injury.

Large crowds were gathered around the new building of the Moore & Haudley company yesterday afternoon witnessing the work of getting mule out of the hole dug for the foundations.
 It seems that mule ran away and plunged Into the basement, and great diff fculty was experienced in getting him out Finally, after considerable work, blanks were placed under the animal and he was pulled out on an incline plane. The mule was not hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
Negro Arrested on Suspicion of Killing
 Officer Bennett.

Jack Williams, negro who is said to bear the nickname of Jack the Bear, :" was arrested last night by Policemen Burke and Culpepper on suspicion of be- ing the one who shot and killed Police man Bennett of Ensley about seven months ago.
 The arrest was made on South Twen- tieth street and Avenue B. A negro, who claimed to be well acquainted with the man who killed the policeman, pointed this man out to the police and they ar rested him.
 Chief Camp and other officers of Ensley will be in the city today to identify Wil- Hams. It Is believed by the police that they have the right negro this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31

doubt, follow policy of gradual per suasion." This policy of persuasion will in time, 1t is confidently expected. elim- mate the barmaid from all theatres and music halls in the metropolis. Then if the substitution of men for women at- tendants works satisfactorily the matter will be brought more directly and with greater prominence before the licensing magistrates. They will be recommended to take. measures to dispense with bar maids in public houses. There must now be between 5000 and 5000 barmaids in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Fired at Negro Burglar.

Several shots were fired at negro bur glar at the residence of MT Sims, at Seventh avenue and Twenty-fourth street. last night about midnight. The burglar escaped, and 1t Is not thought he was wounded. Policeman Stokes was on a street car which was passing at the time and made an investigation, but 1t was im- possible to get a description of the negro. Nothing was stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Tobaoco Men Convene.

Newport News, Va, July 3o1The To- bacco association of the United States be- gan its third annual convention at Old Point today Besides President Caring ion of Richmond, Va, and Secretary Treasurer Thomas Mason of Louisville, Ky, about seventy-hve members were in attendance. Owing to the tardy arrival of many delegates no business was trans acted and adjournment was taken till to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Gibbons crItIcIses Ramnolls.

Rome, July s1.--The Italia this morning says Cardinal Gibbons at the vatican yes terday criticized the policy of Cardinal Rampolla saying that for the purpose of retaining the friendship of the govern ments, no matter how formed. he had thrown in the sea the best and most trust ed friends of the religion. He is said to have cited France as an example and as having said that the same thing would happen to Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Excitement on Twentieth street.

At 2:30 o'clock this morning people on the streets were startled by hearing what seemed to be pistol shots near Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. Nearly hundred people gathered and policemen came from all directions. An investIga- tion developed the fact that the shooting was part of an initiation in one of the negro lodges which has It's hall over the Penny Savings bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
FOUR BLOCKS DESTROYED.
Big Fire Is Burning Fleroely In the
 Town of Hobart, O. r.

Fort Cobb. o. T., July SO,-Fire started tonight In Hobart, Okla, in saloon on the south side of the square and Is still burning. Four blocks have already been destroyed including the Wells Fargo ex- press office. City National bank and sev- eral large stores. The loss will reach $2OO,OOO.
 The fire Is burning south and west from the square, and the south and west bus mess portion of the town is threatened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Three Plants Destroyed.

New York July 3o.-Fire tonight de- stroyed the works of the Phillip Carey Fire Proofing company in Jersey City, and the cooperage plant of the Jarvis tobacco inspection depot. in which were stored two hundred hoghsheads of Ken lucky tobacco. Loss $100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
CITY ITEMS.

Marriage Llcenses.--Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following coup Hes: J. M. Brasher of Cardiff and Miss { Melissa L. Miller, James Frew of War ner Mines and Miss Radie Hillhouse.
 Correction.-An item that appeared in The Age-Herald of July 29, stating that MT. and Mrs. James Busby had gone to Shelby Springs, was incorrect MT. Busby Is not married, nor did he go to the springs. The item was handed to the city editor by some one who, 1t turns out, intended to play practical joke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
BANK CLOSES.
Henderson Institution Had Authorized
 Capital of $30,ooo.

Louisville, July 3o.-A special to the Courier-Journal from Jackson Tenn, says the Bank of Henderson at Tender son, Tenn, with an authorized capital of thirty thousand dollars, has closed It's doors and an examinations of it's books is in progress by President Pratt and ex- perts.
 It is believed the depositors will receive the face value of their deposits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Booker Washington Kissed.

Boston, July sO.-while Booker T. Washington was addressing meeting of colored persons tonight, some persons were arrested and elected for trying to interrupt his remarks by hissing. Twen- ty-five policemen were called in to quell the disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Danger Averted.

Vienna, July 3O.-The Allegemeine Zei- tung asserts that British mediation at Tokio and the French at St. Petersburg for the moment has averted the danger of war, if it has not opened the way to Russo-J Japanese understanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Strike Settled.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 30.-The strike of the iron holders, which has been on since May for an increase of wages, was settled today by the strik- e accepting the manufacturers con- promise offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Free Delivery Ordered.

Washington, July S0.-The post master general has ordered the estab- lishment of free delivery postal serv- ice on November 1 next at Poplar Bluff, Mo-, and Yazoo City, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
pr. Miles Dead.

Baltimore, July sO.-Dr. Francis Miles, sixty-six years old. died tonight. He served through the civil war. As a cap tain in the confederate service he had charge of Fort Sumter when it was at- tackled by the federal fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Ianda Withdrawn.

Washington, July 3o.-The commits sioner of the general land office today ordered the withdrawal under the re- clamation act of 43,00O acres of land on Verde river in Arizona, in eonnec- tion with the Salt river project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Russia Asks Permission.

Vienna, July @.-A press dispatch from Constantinople says Russia has asked permission of the sultan to allow several Russian warships to pass through the Dardanelles for the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Ended a Draw.

Cripple Creek, Colo. July s0.-Mart Diviny of Denver and 'eKid" Farmer of Chicago went twenty fast rounds 10 draw here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31

A ride on the naphtha launch, East Lake, will cool you off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31

Any man who is willing to work can do well in Birmingham.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
SOUTH TuNsRIpoE.

Arthur Reed and family were at Milo
Howe's the first Of the week.
Mrs. Chas. Z. Rogers has gone to Clare
mont, n H., to visit her people.
Mrs. Mark Eastman and children were
the guests of Edith Wills lately.
MI and Mrs. f. A. Ordway have return
ed to their home in West Somerville, Mass.
Grace Buzzell of No. Tunbridge spent
last week with her aunt, Mrs. w. n. Salt
er.
Mrs. c. F. Shepard and son, Harley,
have been at f. A. Woodward's for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith have made two
trips to Hanover lately, visiting his sister
and Mabel Dodge.
The Chandler Bros. entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Tucker and Howard, with their
guests, last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Dodge, who had been taking
treatment at the hospital at Hanover, re-
turned home Monday.
Augustus Hancock is helping his broth
er-in-law, Chas. T.. Rogers, who is cutting
Harper Cushman's hay.
The pulpit Of the NJ. E. church was oc-
cupied the last three Sundays by Rev. Mr.
Allen of Chelsea, Presiding Elder w. NJ
Newton and Rev.F g. Rainey OF Randolph
respectively.
A Sunshine band of nearly 30 members
was organized here lately. Its motto in
brief is "Have you had kindness done
Pass it on II has made two picture
scrapbooks and sent them to Hanover
hospital for the children there and il
hopes to give an ice cream social soon tc
provide funds for some good papers and
magazines.
The funeral of Royal Sanborn at the NJ
+. church Aug. z was attended by num-
Der of out-of-town people, as well as
many comrades, members Of the w. X. G.
and friends. The church was suitably
decorated with Grape, flags and flowers.
The services were in charge of the G. A. r.
Rev. w. H. White spoke feelingly. The
music was by a quartette composed OF
Miss Hayward, Mrs. l.. NJ. Corwin, Ray
Noyes and Howard Tucker.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
BARNARD.
Wait for the big sale at the Boston Bar
gain store, Bethel, VT.
c. w. MARsToN, Manager.

Wait for the big sale at the Boston Bar.
gain store, Bethel, VT.
c. w. MARsToN, Manager.
Asa Paige and wife are at Hillside farm
Ethel Walker is working for Mrs. Eber
Tucker.
Ed. Durkee has the best lot of young
pigs in town.
Mrs. Ella Wheelock is visiting heI
brother at Wilder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter have arrived at the
Silver Lake House.
Silas Howard Of Royalton was at the
Bradlaugh stable last week.
DIR. Gardner Cox OF Holyoke, Mass, is
visiting at w. G. Danforth's.
Mrs. Jennie stickney of Springfield is
visiting her father, Franklin White.
Mrs. David Simpson Of Lakewood has
arrived at her fathers, Z. f. AbbOtt's.
Rev. George Huntley and wife are with
Mrs. Huntley's sister, Mrs. Fred Perkins,
Rev. Mr.. Rider and James Wheeler OF
Bethel were at the Bradlaugh stables last
week.
Miss Carrie Tucker has finished work
ing in Woodstock and is at home for a
while.
Officer Reagan Of Boston, with his fam
ily,is spending his vacation at his fathers
Michael Reagan's.
The members of the NJ. f. Sunday
school held picnic at the grove of Chas.
Cleveland last Friday.
Miss Elizabeth Hadley has returned
from Marion, Mass, in company with her
friend, Miss Mabel White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Tucker are enter
tanning Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Barton and
Miss Lizzie Norton OF Chicopee, Mass. and
Mrs. Edgar c. Dunlap OF Bridgeport,
Conn.
A. II. Paige of Dorchester and NJ. L.
Burrows and wife Of Cambridge, Mass,
are visiting at NJ. II. Billings Mr.. Bur
rows has erected fine monument on his
lot in the north cemetery.
The unoccupied dwelling house on the
Bowman farm was broken into from the
back side some weeks ago and many things
of value carried away. II was not the
work OF tramps for where could the goods
go TOT
We are very sorry to report that Mrs
Wilcox, daughter OF II. y. Parkhurst, is
very sick with typhoid fever. Mr. and
Mrs. Wilcox attended the teachers con-
yention at Boston, leaving their home in
Illinois about six weeks ago, and were on
the eve OF returning when Mrs.Wilcox was
taken sick.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
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ONE HUNDRED SCHOLARSHIPS OF FIFTY
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Ashburton Place. Boston.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
POST MILLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones from Hart.
land visited at Henry Perkins last week
s. Douglass and Frank Robinson caught
is bass at Fairlee lake one day last week
James Wright's farm trade with parties
in Boston has fallen through, the money
not being forthcoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Knight are spend
ing few days with their daughter, Mrs.
Leland, at Lynn, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sawyer from Manchester,
n. H., are spending few weeks vacation
with their aunt, Mrs. A. II. Southworth
Mr.. and Mrs. T. fl. Chubb, after spend
ing a few weeks at &. A. Adams cottage at
Fairlee Lake, have returned to Newton,
Mass.
Miss Nellie Burr from Whitetield, Mass,
and Mrs. Minnie Carlton from Bradford
are with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Burr, on Lake street.
Mr.. Pettis, aged 90 years, while getting
out OF his boat one day last week lost his
balance and fell into the water, but help
was near and he was rescued Immediately.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
SOUTH STAFFORD.

VIM. Kendall was in West Lebanon Sat
| urday.
J. o. Kendall was in West Lebanon
Saturday.
JIM. Atwood OF Randolph was in town
last week.
Mrs. Tucker is entertaining friends from
/ Lowell, Mass.
George Harren Of Copperfeld spent
Sunday in town
Mrs. Theodore Beecher gave lunch sat
urday afternoon.
Miss Lena Richardson has returned 70
Manchester, y. II.
Ii. Lee Hatch is improving his residence
with a coat OF paint.
Mr. Betterley Of BrattlebOro Is visiting
| his daughter, Mrs. NOwlan.
Miss Dorothy Couts Of Tarrytown, n.
Y, arrived Monday evening.
lngham Bicknel returned home Mon
day via the White Mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Preston, Jr., re-
turned to New York Saturday.
Mrs. Rosabel Kibling Of White River
Junction spent Sunday in town.
George Troop arrived home from Boston
Wednesday evening Of last week.
Mrs. Charles Perkins returned 10 her
u9Alt III AitNAuEus hhsHsf saA AAAhts
Miss Colburn, friend OF Mrs. Bicknell,
is al the Barrett House for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Huber Of Corinth are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. j. o. Zen
dali.
Dr.. John s. Todd and party from larry
town, n. ", left for the White Mountains
Monday morning and spent that night on
Mt. Washington.
Stuveysant Wainwright left the Barrett
House Monday afternoon to walk across
the country to Burlington, going through
Chelsea, Williamstown, Barre and Mont
pelier.
The dance at b. NJ. hall, under the
auspices Of Temple Lodge and Unity
Chapter, was well attended, and Moore's
orchestra was highly appreciated by the
dancers.
DR.. Bicknell's illustrated lecture, "Down
in Dixie given at b. NJ. hall Aug. 10 was
one Of the best entertainments STAFFORD
people have ever had. There being a good
attendance a nice little sum was saved for
the benefit OF the church.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
EAST BARNARD.

Floyd Fairbanks returned to New York
Saturday.
Lee Hollis sister returned to her home
last week Monday.
Clarence Churchill has moved his fami-
~ to Alden Wheeler's farm.
Philip Royce and family visited at WV
Webb's few days last week.
The usual number attended the soldiers
reunion at Barnard Wednesday.
Morris Burnham and wife visited in So
Woodstock Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Laura Freeman OF Sharon came
Sunday to work for Mrs. Edwin Moore.
Mrs. VIM. Pennington visited at Will
Abbott's in Woodstock a portion OF last
week.
Mrs. Ed. Miller and Mrs. Nellie Allen
attended the farmers meeting at Pomfret
last week.
Osborn Ashley OF Chicago came to o. A.
Paige's Friday for visit. He was former
ly resident of this place.
Mrs. Win Reed and daughter and Mrs.
Martha Mellish OF Woodstock spent last
week Wednesday with Miss Lucy Ham
mond.
There were two sermons at the church
Sunday, one by Rev. E. A. Reed Of Bethel
and one by the pastor here. Mr.. Reed will
be present again in two weeks.
Mrs. Nellie Allen, Ralph and Faith visit
ed at Mrs. Chas. Naughan's in Pomfret
Saturday and Sunday and will return this
week to their home in Barre, Mass.
There was a union Sunday school picnic,
Barnard and East Barnard, Friday in
Charles Cleveland's grove. The amuse-
ments were swings, croquet and ga ne
of base ball. The day was fine and a pleas
ant time was enjoyed by good number.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20

You cannot appreciate how thoroughly
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Wise King. Try it.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-08-20
Windsor County Court,
Iune Term. 1908.

Court re-convened on the 18th inst to
| finish up the business OF the termi winch
closed on Thursday. Four short divorce
cases were heard and bills granted as
UNDER
Sarah Dimmick VS.. Marshall Dimmiek.
The parties were married in 1875 at Ply
mouth where they resided. Several years
ago the husband deserted. Bill granted
on that ground. John q. Sargent for
petitioner.
Emma b. Cloran IS. John Cloran. The
parties were married in June, 1896, and
lived al Bethel. The petitioner now re-
sides at South Royalton. Bill granted for
neglect and refusal to support. VIM.
Batchelder for petitioner.
Martha NJ. Pickett vs.. Freeman II.
Pickett. The parties lived at White River
junction. For the last year the husband
has not supported his wife. Bill granted
on that ground. VIM. Batchelder for
petitioner.
Ella f. Carlin VS.. James Carlin. The
parties were married at keene in 1893.
Bin was granted for neglect and refusal TO
support. j. c. Enright and +. X. Buck
for petitioner.
Martin +. Carriek, who recently
pounded his wife at Bethel, was promptly
informed against by States Attorney
Blanchard, and brought into court. Car
rick pleaded guilty and was sent TO the
house Of correction for three and one half
years as a maximum and three years as a
minimum sentence.
The rest OF the time was used in routine
business, hearings on exceptions and re-
ports and final calling of the docket.
Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all
diseases arising from disordered kidneys
or bladder. w. j. Brooks, Bethel; Charles
y H1aglr Gnufh RnValf0u
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RutterfIeld Garrison.

A marriage of more than ordinary inter-
est to large circle OF friends was held at
/ the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Butter
! field. formerly OF this town, at their home
in San Jose, Cal, Of their daughter,
Mabelle r. Buttertield, to Prof. Noel Car
rison of Stockton.
The home was most artistically deco
rated BY friends of the bride. A large bay
window OF the front parlor was converted
into a marriage bower composed Of q
background of delicate ferns, dotted with
pink blossoms. and faced with a mass of
trailing white wild eolumbine. The
parlors were lined with greenery, orna-
meuted with white flowers and white rib
bon streamers, while potted palms, hang
ing baskets and banks Of ferns were
artistically placed. The dining room was
in green and red, the brides table being
particularly noticeable.
The brides gown was an artistic ere
alton of eolinne over white silk, trimmed
with chiffon passementerie and accordion
pleating. The white silk lower skirt had
been beautifully ornamented with hand
painted wild roses and ferns, the work Of
dear friend and her gift to the bride. A
long white veil, worn partly over the face
during the ceremony, completed the cos
tune.
The maid of honor was gowned in white
organdie over pink silk; the bridesmaids
wore costumes OF MDlte eldmlnt over
white silk, all three carrying sheaf bou-
quets Of pink roses.
Only relatives and near friends were
present at the marriage and the breakfast
that followed Immediately after the cere-
mony. A reception was held from 2 to 4
p. m, when a host of friends offered con-
CALCULATIONS. Many valuable presents,
Including several pieces of silver, attested
/ the popularity of the young couple.
| The bride Is the only child OF Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Butterfield. She has held the
position of organist in the Cong1 church,
has been an active worker in church work
and has won a host OF friends Prof.
Garrison is instructor Of languages in the
Stockton High school. He is a graduate
of the University OF California and a
gentleman OF rare endowments and high
moral principles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrison took the after
noon train for Southern California for an
extended trip. They will reside in Stock
ton, Cal.
You cannot appreciate how thoroughly
good -four can be until you have tried
Wise King. Try it.