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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
MebiIe scciety News.

The Federation of Women's Clubs
 was opened this morning by Rev. Mat
 thew Brewster, his invocation beinG followed by business session, consist
 ing of the report of the Treasurer, Miss
 Julia Clark; report of Auditor, Mrs
 Law Lamar; report of Correspondine
 Secretary. Mrs. $. D. Weakley. There
 was also an afternoon session lasting from 1880 to S:30.
 From { to 6 o'clock the entire Fed eration with the hostesses thereof could be found in the parlors of Mrs. James o. Dickens, where a beautiful reception was given by this gracious hostess in compliment to her guest Mrs. W. J. Cochrane of Tuscaloosa
 President of the State Federation. As sisting Mrs. Dickens and Mrs. Coch- rane to receive were the other officers of the Federation Mrs. Lamar oi Selma, Miss Julia Clark of Selma, Mrs Duggar of Demopolis. Mrs. A. J. Rid de of Birmingham, and Mrs. Rheti Goode.
 The rooms were elaborately decorated in the club colors. the parlors brilliant with yellow chrysanthemums and pur' pie pansies. and in the dining room vioiets supplanting the pansies. Cakes bonbons. ices, etc. all carried out tho SAuR COAVhe ar A0A eh fNDDAU~~f N~-~N these dainties were served by bevs of lovely young women. Mrs. Will Por, ter of Key West. Mrs. John Hastings of Montgomery. Misses Mary Danner Laura Pillans, Mary Rich. Mary Hun. ter, Oline McMillan. Virginia Sims Clara Ross. Agnes Belle Goldsby. Flo ise Dunlap. Ella Wheeler. Kitty shep' pard, Caroline George. At the puncf bowl. half hidden by purple and yellow blossoms were Miss Winston Jones oi Selma and Miss Annie searcy of Tus' caloosa, two attractive visitors whose charms have proved most potent dur ing their stay here,
 The costumes of the receiving party were particularly handsome. and Mrs Dickens's reception. as was to be ex- pected, proved one of the most delight full features of the Federation. This evening at Temperance Hall musical treat was served the visitors by the Clara Schumann Club. The program, excellently rendered gave tht greatest pleasure to all present. T was as follows:
 Beethoven. 5th Symphony. Miss Julia McPhillips, Mrs. James Hagan, Mrs. o L. crampton, Mrs. Duke Goodman. contralto Solo. Sans Toi. Miss Cecilf Rolston. Piano duo. Andante and variations by schumann, Mrs. Goidstein and Miss Daisy Tacon.
 Soprano solo. a cradle song b, Little Thief. Mrs. l. N. Treukei.
 Mozkowski-valse briiiiante. Miss
 May Ce Robinson. Mrs. A. E. Brown
 Mrs. Martin Robbins, Mrs. Sands. Violin solo, Hungarian Rhapsody
 Mrs. Freid,
 Vocal quintet, Winken- Bhuken and
 Nod, Miss Ruth Bush, soloist and Miss
 cecile Relston. Mrs. H, l.. Patterson
 Miss Guzman. Mrs. I. N Frenkel:7 piano
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Cru.hed Between Cars.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. 30.--(Special. )-- Gabe Devany, a young man 30 years old, was killed in the yards of the Southern Railway at Sheffield Monday morning, Devany. while coupling cars. was caught between the drawheads and crushed to death. He was son of Tobe Devany of Russellville, and was unmarried. He had a brother killed on the Northern Alabama Railroad two or three years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Gen. Joe Wheeler Would Go to China.

Gen. Joe Wheeler Would Go to China. Washington Telegram to Brooklyn Eagle.
 Advancing years unable to dampen khe military enthusiasm of Gen. Joe Wheeler, who achieved distinction in two wars in this country. The little General Informed the Eagle correspondent today that he longs to go to China to witness The battles between the Russians and Jap anese.
 'I have thought much of taking the trip.' he said. but so far have not made up my mind that can afford the expense involved.
 .'The railroad fare from Paris to Mukden alone is about $500. Yes I am intensely interested in the reports received of the progress of that campaign and would like nothing better than to be on the ground.
 Japan is approaching a crisis. I refer to
 Japan is approaching crisis. I refer to triumph is past. and the hardships of mod . crh war are now being felt There is hardly home in all Japan where there is not mourning for lost or wounded soldier"
 The Japanese gre experiencing the bitter ness and sorrows of war and will soon have te show whether they care to go op IA-inS msAA ,---s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
AIahama at nenartments

Washington. Nov. 3e.-(Special J. Postmasters appointed-Coleman, Cren- shaw County, Wm. J. Kennedy; Davis ton. Tallapoosa County, Bertha Croley
 Rural carrier appointed--Ashford Route {, Benjamin c. Kirkiand carrier Beecher A. Brown, substitute. Dothan Route 2, Walter F. Pilcher carrier William A. Green substitute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
How te Got a 50 -Csut
 Bottle Freb.

We want you to take Milks' Emul- sion for any anIfction of the mucous membrane. We will give you the nret S0-cent bottle. Tn accepting this frOe offer you do not obligate yourself to ue beyond a promise to faithfully follow out the directions printed on the bottle Fill out and mall this coupon to us:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
GEORGIA HEADS THE LIST.
Banner Moonshine state of the Unio
 -Alabamasa Showing.

Banner M0onshIne State of the UniOn
 --Alabama's Showing.
 Washington, Nov. 30 Especial. )- The annual report of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shows that the collections during the last fiscal year for the District of Alabama, J. O. Thompson. Collector, were $SSS,5Se.4s. Reports through internal revenue agents show that 13o illicit distiileries were seized and destroyed during the year, with eighty-two- arrests for the year. The distinction belongs to Georgia of being the moonshine State. her record being 367 distillerles de- stroyed and 74s arrests out of total of ss1 arrests for the United States.
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
AIahama Congreasmen Arrivins,

Washington. Nov. S0.-Of Alabama delegation of Congress-. these who have so far arrived, are Representatives Bankhead. Richardson, Underwood, and TayIor. MT and Mrs. Underwood went to New York today but will return by Monday next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

day afternoon at the auditorium to a rood crowd,
 Cotton has been coming in steadily since the price. has begun to decline cad all the warehouses are oveF-.Sn end some has to se placed ea the streets,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
MIR. JoNEs's FUNERAL.
We'll Known Young Man Buried Yes-
 teFday.


 b The funeral of MT. W. T. Jones. 8 we'll known young man of Montgomery who died Tuesday morning at a local hospital after a brief illness took place at o'clock yesterday afternoon from the home of his uncle. Mir. Judge T. Turner. sl1 Highland Avenue. High land Park and was we'll attended by his friends.
 MT. Jones had during his long resi- dence In Montgomery made a host of friends and was popular with all classes Of people. The love and esteem of those who knew him was in a manner expressed by the beautiful floral tributes that were laid on the casket by loving hands. Rev. o. F. Gregory, pastor of the Adams Street Baptist Church. of which he was a member, conducted the funeral services.
 interment was made in oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

, ton such as cream to soften and heal the afiiction. You would never think |of applying the strong. ecrid nostrums I to your sore hands or chapped lips that Iyou take into your stomach for your
 internal ills and that Is just why you
 and thousands of others are chronically
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Neu. nf sxIncnnna.

syiaeauga. Nov 3o.--(special l-Fire broke out Monday nigt at the plant of the Southern Cotton oil Company, and did considerable damage before 1t was gotten under control
 Rev, Father O'Brien. preached Sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
MRS. UNDERw0OD's FUNERAL.
Services Were Held at the woman's
 Home.

services were Held 0t the WOman's Home.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Un- derwood, an old and highly esteemed woman who died Tuesday night at the Woman's Home. an institution in which she had resided for a number of years, took place at 3:30 o'clock yes terday afternoon from the Home, and was we'll attended. A number of pret- ty floral tributes which decked the easket expressed in a way the love in which Mrs. Underwood was held by those who knew her.
 Rev. Charles A. Stakely. pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Underwood had been for a great many years a consistent member, con ducted the funeral services. Inter- ment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Send Your Name If You Are Sick THE FIRST so-cENT BOTTLE IS FREE
 Full Emuls Is Our ProoftO to Cure Nothing.

seating medicine. You will know that this is an absolute fact, if you will ae- cept our generous offer. We want e give you a bottle of Milks' Emulsion and at the same time list of promj< nent persons, some of whom you prob ably know, who have been cured by this great remedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Cream tho Bast MadIcIne,

The mucous lining of your mouth, throat, lungs, stomach and intestinss is continuation of the skin which pro tects the outside of the body. When your hands are chapped. or your lips are cracked you use some soothing To-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
GEORGIA ESTIMATE.

Of the Cotton Crop--More Than I,000,-
 900 Over Last Year.
 Savannah Special.
 O. B. Stevens, Commissioner of Ag- riculture. who has been studying the cotton situation in the Southern States very carefully for the past few months and who has been in correspondence with the agricultural commissioners of other States, announced today that his estimate of this years cotton crop was 11,421 ,0e0 bales, an increase of more than 100000 over last year. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Curse of D DRINK
Drunkenness Cured to Stay Cured. WHITE RIBBON REMEDY.

Drunkenness Cured 70 Stay Cured.
 WHITE RIBBON REMEDY.
 No taste- No odor. Any woman can give 1t in . glass of water, tea, coffee or food without patients knowledge.
 White Ribbon Remedy will cure or destroy the diseased appetite for all alcoholic drinks, whether the patient is a confirmed inebriate, . ''tippier." social thinker or drunkard. Impossible for anyone to have an appetite for alcoholic liquors after using whito Ribbon Remedy. 1t has made thous- ands of permanent cures and in addition re- stores the victim to normal health. steady ing thS neFvss increasing the will power and determination to resist temptation. Endorsed by Members of . Weman's ChFis- tia1 Temperance Union, Physieians,
 HOspttsls. Clergymen and Tem-
 peranee Workers.
 wEIts Dr. W. R. Brown. 31s Fremont St.. Boston. for trial package and letter Of ad. vice free in plain sealed envelope. All lat teFs confidential and destroyed soon as answered. White Ribbon Remedy sold hv druggists everywhere; also sent by man In plan pa:kags; price. s1.Oo. Sold and Fseommenaed by special agent in MontGom. sFy. West Bros. Drug ce,, st Dexter Ave.
 sa-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

ambulance came in collision with a telegraph pole, the driver being thrown from hts seat and the vehicle damaged. Later Baker fegained consciousness though he Is yet in serious condition. He came to Mobile from New York.
 Cuban Consul Doiz tonight officially denied the report that any yellow fe- yer existed in the island of Cuba. All reports. he declared, circulated to the contrary are with bad intention and entirely without foundation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
THeMPsoN-FLINN.
DINNER TO MISS CAIN.

Mrs. A. Calm entertained beautifully at dinner last evening at her home on Clayton Street in compliment to Miss Della Calm. the. bride-eiect of MT, Isadore Moog, and her guests. Mrs. otto Ludsking and Mrs. Henry Calm of cin- cinnati, The table decorations were ehrysanthemums.
 The party included; Mrs. Henry Moes, Mrs. sylvan Moog. Mrs. M PiRcus, Miss Della Calm. Mrs Ludeking and Mrs. Henry Calm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

Brass Andirons and Tenders. Largs shipment just received. Payne, Will Iingham & Wood, 12t Commerce St.
 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
PERSONAL ITEMS.

MT. and Mrs. Nose MoLemore enter tained g party of friends yesterday at a tally he party cut to their plantation eight miles from the city. The party of forty went out in two tally-hos to witness the pertormanee of the wonder George A. Lowery, who was one of the guests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

Mrs. Robert Goldthwaite entertained the members of the Wednesday Card Club yesterday at her home on Perry Street, when there were i've tables of
 auehre and the prize was won by Mrs. Joe Burton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
| TIE ! [VR(5lNLAN)
Dustin Farnum

"Amd- The principal artists who had part in the Ave menths' run In New York. Prices-Parquet. $1.00; Parduet Cir cle, $1.5o; Dress Circle, soc, 75c, $1.0o.
 SEATS NOW ON SALE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

Miss Tucker. writer on The suany South. Is a delightful young woman
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
CURBOW- -CLAPP MARBLE Co,.

e00-21I Dexter Ave-, Montgomery, Ala.
 Phone 14S. Mention The Advertiser when writing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

This afternoon. while painting an electric light pole. on Lafayette Street and St. stephens Road, Robert Baker lost his balance and fell to the ground. a considerable distance, An amhuianoe was suamoned and the man vas placed therein. En route to an infirmary, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

Special Officer Roy Hoyle this after
 noon arrested Jonas Davis and turned him over to the police department Da-
 wis is alleged to have criminally as-
 saulted a 10-year-old girl. three months ago in this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
RALPH WARREN
DIED IN BATHING
Sad Accident to Boy From Stowe
AT Lake Placid, N. Y. YES
ter Afternoon.

Lake Placid, N. r., Aug. Ralph
Warren Of Stowe, Vt,. lost his life while
bathing ID Mirror lake at 4.30 this after
noon. He was n years OF age junior at
the University Of Vermont and was EN-
ployed here for the summer as a waiter at
Lake Placid club
Warren left the club at 230 with two
companions, George Parish Of Stowe and
Winston Dannlng, for the west side boat
house to 20 in swimming of the dock,
Warren could swim little as also could
Danning but Parish could not swim at ALL
Warren was seized with cramps and upon
crying for help, Parish threw his life pre-.
server to him aud Danning tried TO help
him to the shore Danniug was pulled
under by the struggling boy and could not
save him. Ralph Bowen ran to the place
jumped in the water and tried to assist
but on reaching Warren was also pulled
down and had to give up.
Drs. Warren Of Lake Placid and Good
rich, guest OF the club, were on tht
scene when the body was recovered aftel
being in the water about six minutes
They found Warren died Of some organi,
trouble as his lungs we're full Of blood
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
BROUGHT TO MONTPELIER
Where They Were Given a Hearing To-
day Picked Pockets at Mont
pelier Thursday.

Montpelier, Aug Deputy Sheriff B.
r Atherton Of Waterbury returned last
evening from White River Junction.
bringing with him three alleged pickpock-
ets, employees 0f the Forepaugh x Sells
Bros circus These men are charged
with attempting to relieve Samuel Farms
worth Of DuxbuIy Of a watch in the closet
Of the Montpelier House Thursday
Mr.. Atherton happened to be present
when the affair took place and was able to
Identify the men. He had warrants for
their arrest Thursday evening. but could
not locate his men here, so'followed them TO
White River Junti0n and arrested them
this morning while they we're at work put
ting up the tents
A. B. Blake of Marshheld was witness
to the operations Of pickpockets here aud
will be witness when the men come up
for hearing Monday
The following cases were disposed Of In
city court yesterday. Carl Preston OF
Bolton, Lewis Russell of Waterbury, Fred
Moran Of Stowe and ELI Cattle Of Montpel.
ier, intoxication, pleaded guilty Frank
Coburn Of Berlin, second offence, aned !;
Archie Town, cruelty to horse and intoxi-
cation, fined on both counts; Earl McIn-
tosh Of Randolph, .tined for intoxieation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
RANDOLPH.

Dr. and Mrs. II. H. Mcintyre left
Thursday for Pomfret where they will
spend several days with relatives.
Miss Dorothy shaw, with her neiee,
Miss George Miles, arrived Wednesday
and will spend month at W. p. Flint's.
Pearl H. Drake Of Springfield. Mass,
arrived Wednesday and viii spend a two
week 5 vacation with his mother, Mrs. Ida
Drake.
Alec Hull was arrested Friday morning
on the charge Of drunkenness. When
brought into court he pleaded guilty and
was fined.
Miss Mary Morse Of Boston arrived in
town Thursday and will spend two
weeks 5 vacation with her parents, Mr.and
Mrs, Dana II. Morse.
Miss Josephine Hodges assisted by DR.
w. NJ. Kelly will give a recital in the town
hall at Brookdeld Friday evening Angus
IL. Edward Connell of N0rthdeld vii
act as pianist.
DR.. J. p. Clifford viii close his sanitar
ium the first Of September for three
months and with Mrs Clifford will 20 t
Europe for the purpose Of taking up spec
ial work in surgery in q large hospital II
Vienna.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Bass, who havl
been spending week at Camp Randolph
Hlghgate Springs, returned home yester
day accompanied by DR.. and Mrs. Gilman
Wheeler, who viii be their guests here fol
few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
AUCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

II. X. Bush, trustee, will sell at public
auction, Monday, August Sth, to the high
est bidder for cash, the following described
real estate located In the city Of Barre,
VT. one building lot, situated at the cor
ner Of George and Pike streets, near the
manufacturing plant Of the Harrisol
Granite Company, this lot being 81 feet on
George street and 100 feet on Pike street.
Also one building lot situated on the
corner Of Rowland and Division streets,
near the red Granite shed at Jockey H0l.
low. This lot was formerly part Of the
w G. Parker property, which he sold to
j. G. Crowley.
The lot at the corner Of George and Pike
streets will be sold at AS p. M, August
8th, 1904, and the lot at the corner Of
Rowland and Division streets win be sold
at 45 p. nj. on the same date
HENRY x. BUSH. Trustee.
G. N BARBER, Aucti0neer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
Heard on ths nleaohars.

The Workers acted scared when the big
fellow went into the box
The home crowd has yet to see Barre
Montpelier defeated. May the day be
spared us yet
sheldon, the Hyphen crack pitcher, has
signed with the Chicago Nationals st.
Albans Messenger.
Fleming. the new man on second, does
not seem TO be working very hard, and
still he does good deal Of work
We have a small matter to settle with
st. Albans this afternoon. Sheldon will
probably do the twlrling for the home
team.
Cosgrove, the old Princeton player,
picked the flies out Of the atmosphere as
II he we're gathering ripe, luscious cher.
ries
slippery short Stop shuttle didn't need a
shovel to dig out the grounders, but he
scooped them up no matter where they
we're.
Modest little notices have been posted
about the grounds, which read Betting
strictly prohibited Yet several flashes
Of the long green were noticed.
The Intereity's pitching staff, although
few, Is many when It comes to sending
them over 1t is hoped that the rap which
Dresser got on his pitching elbow will not
lay him of as there is great need of him
at the present time.
Umpire Essenter Is credited with the
following wrong deals at Rutland yester-
day: Took Hays and Robertson out Of
the game without cause allowed two Bur
lington men TO score without reason, re.
fused Washburn and Robertson base
when both we're hit BY pitched ball pit
iful inability to distinguish between balls
and strikes did not count.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
RESIGNS
HIS OFFICE
Alton Brooks Parker No
Longer Judge
LETTER VERY BRIEF ONE
Has No Comment To Make On It.
Went To Albany To File
Letter.

Albany. n. y, Aug. 5.-Aiton B Park
er ceased to be chief Judge of the court Of
appeals Of this state at g. 20 D. m today
and became the untrammeled candidate Of
the Democratic party for the presidency
Of the United States lacking only the for
NAL notification Of his nomination which
will take place at Rosemount next We'd
nesday afternoon. He arrived in Albany
from Esopus at 1o'clock and after an
hours conference with his colleagues on
the bench the judges flied iato the court
room, and handed down 66 decisions prac-
tlcally clearing up the business bef ore the
court All Of the cases in which Judge
Parker was assisting Judge were disposed
Of.
The court was in session less than two
minutes, and adjournment Immediately
was taken until Monday, October 8.
Judge Parker Immediately sent to the
Secretary OF States Office his letter of res
ignation. 1t read:
Hon. John F. o'Brien, Secretary Of
State
sir hereby respectfully resign my
Office as chief judge Of the court Of ap-
peals OF tbs state Of New York, such res
ignation to take effect Immediately.
lSigned) ALTON b. Parker.
.kosemount Esopus, n ~, August 5,
1004.
Judge Parker spent the remainder of
afternoon in conversation with his late
colleagues In the court All he would say
regarding his resignation was
1t speaks for itself, Z
His fellow judges were not retlelent
however, and each one Of them had some
thing TO say.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
THE CHURCH FIELD.

sunday Services and Social Events Of the
Week.
There will be gospel and song service
at the Castle Park Theatre tomorrow af-
ternoon at O'Clock.
The Rev. George McLennan Of Granite
vile win preach In the Presbyterian
church tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock.
Sunday school In the morning as usual,
Christian Science services are held in
Nichols block Sunday sc 1915 q. M and
Wednesday evening at 7.45. The reading
room is open Tuesday, Thursday aud Sat
urday from to o'clock.
Church of the Good Shepherd: Holy
Communion tsave on the first Sunday ip
the monthl at 500 a. m. first Sunday IN
the month, 1920 a. M. service and ser.
mon each Sunday at 1880 a. m. and 2 p.
M. Sunday school al II m; service sun
day, evening at p M. special service
on great feast days and All Saints Days At
10 a. M
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-08-06
TALK OF THE TOWN.

o. X. Hollister was in the city today on
business.
Ed LeClalr has gone to Essex junction
on business
Mrs. j. Ward Of Winooskl is visiting
relatives in the city
Mrs Felix Boulrix and son have gone to
Burlington for short visit,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel WoIthley Of Wash
iugton we're in the city today
d. r. Bugbee and family leave today
for a month $ camping at Hlghgate.
Mrs. II. NJ. Walker OF I.ondonville i:
visiting her sister Mrs, Stella Drown.
Mrs. Rose jolly leaves today for an ex.
tended visit with friends IN Montreal.
Mr.. and Mrs. George y. Drew of Marsh,
tleld were in the cioy today on a visit.
A son was born July 2Tth to Mr.. and
Mrs. John 0'Leary Of North Main street
Mrs &. 6. Mascot returned last night
from short visit with friends In Burling-
tou.
Miss Catherine Stono Of Cabot is spend
ing a two weeks visit with friends in fht
city.
Nrs. G. w, Melcher and two children
have gone to Appleton, Me- for month
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. David vamie have gone (
Moores Junction, n. a., for short yisi
with friends.
Miss Margaret Arkley, the nurse, weni
to Leeds, p o. yesterday to spend
months vacation.
L. w. Bisbee left last night for Boston
to attend the meeting Of the New England
Postmasters' Association.
Miss Agnes Nash went to St. Johnsbur,
today. where she win join party goinl
to Old Orchard for few days stay.
| Lawyers Gordon, Fay and jackson re
turned this morning from Burlington
where they have been attending the meet
| ing.of the Vermont Bar Association.
MIR. aud Mrs. WI Howard Cleveland Q
West S0mervilIe, Mass, who are spending
their honeymoon in Vermont. arrived a
w. II. GladdIngs today for a few days
visit
Perry Il Scrihner will now proceed =
enlarge their water main on Washington
street, having just received notice that tn
court Of chancery had decided in thei
favor The hearing on the the matter wa
held befor Judge Watson.