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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21
COMFORTS OF LAWMAKERS.
Gymnasium, Bath Rooms and New
Reading Rooms for Reichstag.

From the New York Sun.
The members of the Reichstag have
some pleasant surprises in store for them
when they gather once more In November
in their building on the Konigsplatz in
Berlin. So say the Berlin newspapers.
improvements have been In progress all
summer, and they are now near compile
ton.
At the eastern side of the building, over
the chambers Of the Bundesrath, a large
new writing room and twelve smaller
work rooms or committee rooms have
been constructed. A new and elaborate
bath room has also been established,
and in the ante-room thereto the depu-
ties will find all sorts OF turn" APP
paratVs at their disposal.
Since Chancellor Won Bulow was at
lacked by fainting Mt in the Reich
stag one day in the last session tenn
porary hospital ward has been main
tained in the building. This has been
replaced by a permanent one with all
necessary appliances for taking care Of
cases of sickness or accident. In addi-
ton a telephone central station. with
sixty connections, has been established
SO as to afford quick communication be-
tween all parts of the spacious build
ing.
The newspaper men have not been for
gotten. The reading room provided for
them has in the past been in distinct
part of the structure, and they had no
facilities for their work
A new room of good size, In situation
at once quiet and convenient, has been
provided for them, and arrangements
have been made for ample telephone
communication between their room and
the newspaper offices. This Is particu-
larly necessary to them when the cham
bers are in session. as all the debates are
reported verbatim and the closing
speeches are telephoned to the Offices to
hasten the operation of getting to press.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21

CURED my services was a chemist We
were only a few hours out when he came
into the office and began to fire his for
mulas at me. Before he had talked five
minutes [ got so mixed on II 0's and one
thing and another that I didn't know
whether 1 would ever get tho tangle
Strengthened out or not Finally I con-
cluded that [ couldn't, and that a spell
of seasiclSness was preferable to 4 blast
ed reputation due to ignorance of chem
zeal terms. SO ! pretended that | was
about done for. But the chemist wouldn't
have 1t so.
You come back here he said. The
properties l am now describing would
make an infallible cure for seasickness
II mixed in the proper proportions, and
you ought to be ashamed of yourself to
get bowled over when working on an in
valuable remedy like that
II thought myself that | wasn't treat
Ing the man exactly right to desert him
at such a critical moment, SO l pegged
away till the pamphlet or address what
ever 1t was. was finished
"An people, provided they are able to
write at all, write differently on the sea
to what they do on land. The salt atmos-
phere goes to their heads and the mag
nation is quiclxened. As n result they
get a stronger hold upon their vocabula-
ry and use bigger words than ordinarily
even in the matter of love letters the
rule of poysyllables holds good. wrote
some rafting good love letters on the
way over this time. There was one series
that struck me as being exceptionally
fine. They were written at intervals OF
every hour between breakfast and bed
time. They were dictated by young
woman who was so i'll most of the time
that she couldn't hold her head up. but
even that affliction did not put a damper
on her affections. In the hours of her
deepest agony she could think of some
thing that she wanted TO say to him.
| There was quite a batch of the eplstles
when we gathered them up and mailed
| them"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21

elected specifically for his office, but the
commissioners are not. But. though the
division Of departments Is under the
charge of the board, the public are prac-
tically certain, when they cast their
votes, of the office each man will assume
In fact, the men who now serve were
chosen because of special fitness for their
work The elections to the board are, Of
course, at large, and the whole body is
elected together every two years-the cleo
ton taking place in May, as time as far
removed as possible from the time of
other elections
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21
TYPEWRITER AT SEA.
Atmosphere Causes People to Dictate
Big and Pompous Words.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
II can't understand" said the stenog-
rapher employed on board the Kaiser
Wilhelm 'why SO many people who take
a sea trip will persist in pegging away
at hard work during the voyage. Half
the people who cross nowadays, unless
seasiek, keep on the jump mentally. In
my position as ships secretary l am
called upon TO write everything
Letters are the smallest part of my
work Men of science dictate treatises
and lectures; preachers dictate sermons,
and authors dictate plays and stories. On
this last voyage the first man who re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21
Dead Sure, But

From the Philadelphia Press.
"Oh! I've got a dead sure thing for this
race" said Dudley at the race track;
simply can't lose"
''You don't say?" put In Wise. What
was that you just put in your side pocket 2
Your rabbits foot?"
"Why-er--no; that was a nickel for car
fare home"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21
Middle class In Novels.

FROM the London LADY.
Is it true that the modern English novel
readers insists upon hearing about the ricn
or the great? I can hardly think SO, when
/ remember the many successful works
of fiction dealing with costers ana scot
fish ministers. journalists and typists, ac-
tresses and novelists The Disraeli type
of novel seems almost extinct, ana the
great bulk of works of fiction deals with
the middle classes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21
Where the Profit Come In,

From Strange Stories.
Customer-So you sell these watches at
s. each. 1t must cost that to make them
Jewele1-It does.
Customer-Then how do you make any
money?
JeMeler-Repairing them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-21

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let
the oawk make your illustrations
Aae-HeraId Building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
RUTLAND CITIZENS PROTEST
VIII send Committee to Montpelier I"
y,,cht Charter Amendments.

RutIond Nov. 26.--At mass meet
ing attended by about 200 citizens to-
night a resolution was adopted to pro
test AGAINST the passage by the Legis'
lature of any bill amending the Rut
land city charter. A committee con-
sisting of Percival w. Clement, Thos
r. Browne, James A, Merrill, James +
Lamb, p. j. CAVITY, George c. Under
hill. Philip j. Halvosa, John j, LaloI
and Peter +. McManus was appointed
to carry the resolution to Montpelier
There was bitter opposition to the
amended charter now before the Leg
islature and the committee chosen by
Mayor j. r. Manning, who drafted 1t after
many months work, were subjected &c
sharp criticism. This was largely due
to the fact that the committee did not
consult the people in any way in fran
ing the ordinances The new charter
has referendum but II is argued that
this means accept all or none. that there
is no opportunity for the citizens 70
reject or change Objectionable sec
tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29

into city court this afternoon charged
with misuse of the call boxes of the
fire alarm system. The case against
the boy was continued until Wednes-
day morning. City Attorney f. F.
Carlton Will prosecute the case.
Other prosecutions will be instituted
for violation of the same ordinance and
Raymond Haggett, a ten-year- old boy
living UP Worcester branch, will be
brought into court tomorrow morning
at nine o'clock.
For several weeks the fire engineers
have been kept busy replacing broken
glasses and chains that protect the
keys to the boxes. Within the past
few days this malicious mischief has
become more general and on Sunday
evidence was secured that the Bully
boy broke the glass on box with an
air rife.
This morning while the prosecution
in this case was being instituted two
boxes near the Union school building
were opened and information impli-
eating the Haggett boy was obtained
by the officers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
TO BUILD NEW HOSPITAL.
An Elevated site for BriEhtIooIS Pur.
chased in 81. Johnsbury. y

St Johnsbury, Nov. 27.-Thc directors
of the Brightlook Hspital association have
announced that over s15,CO has been
pledged for new hospital and with this
guarantee they have felt authorized to
purchase a lot for the new building. They
have purchased Of T. & r. Fairbanks &,
company n slightly lot of nearly two
acres which was formerly used by the
st. Johnsbury Aqucduct company and
ture has not been used for several years
and will he torn down. The site Is upon
some of tho highest ground in the village
and commands u wide and unobstductc1
view OF the surrounding country.
Brightlook Hospital was opened about
seven years ago and has proved its use
fulness in tho community as we'll as
proved inadequate for the growing de-
mands Of patients. When it was built
about 50 years ago by the late Gov. Eras-
tuS Fairbanks it was one of the most
commcdious private residences IN town.
The directors have long felt that the
needs of the times demanded a modern
hospital building and their efforts to
raise $1,000 have been SO far rewarded
that nearly $500 over that amount has
been pledged by present and former res
idents of s.. Johnsbury and others inter-
csted in its welfare. Durings the winter
months the directors will consider plans
for the structure and at an cary date
begin it's construction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
ANNUAL BANQUET HELD.
Vermont Cominnndery, Military Order
OF foreign Wars, Elects Officers.

Montpelier, Nov 23.-The annual
meeting and banquet of Vermont Com
mandery of the Military Order of For
eign' Wars was held this evening at
Miller's Inn. About 90 members were
present Az the business meeting held
previous to the banquet the following
officers were elected for the year en-
suing: Commander, Capt. II. Edward
Dyer of Rutland; vlce-commander,
Lieut.. G.. r. Anderson of Brattleboro 4:
secretary. Lieut. w. w. Russell Of
White River junction; treasurer, Lieut.
G. n. ridden Of Barre; registrar, Lieut.
C. A. Gallery Of st. Johnsbury; SER
geant, Major II. H. Lee of Wells River
chaplain, Lieut. j. J.. Greenwood Of
Mortified; deputy secretary, Lieut.. r.
Carswcll of Barre; companions of the
council, Lieut.. f. L. Coleman OF Mont
pelier, Capt. +. J.. Howe Of Northfcl1,
Lieut.. L. II. Prouty of Burlington
Lieut.. T.. NJ. Miller Of Brandon; COM
mittoc on nominations, Lieut.. W. H.
Sterling of Montpelier, Lieut.. C. II.
Laudon of Rutland, Capt +. l.. Greene
of st. Adams icc-commandcr- general,
Major G. NJ. Bonctt Of st. Johnsburv.
The membership in this orfar is con-
fined to those who served in the Mex
lean or Spanish american War as COM
missioncd officers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEET.
Annual Irsrcciion "f kiliingfUp Conn
mardcry. No. 6-l;apquet and Ball.

Rutland. Nov. 27.-This was one of the
biggest days Of the wear in Masonic
circles in tbs city. the OCCASION being
the annual inspection Of Killington Com
mandery, No. g. Knight Templar, by
Grand Commander Elihu Il. Taft of Bur
lington and staff. The local organization
is in fine condition and was highly COM
plimented on its eXempifcation of the
temple degree.
Mount Calvary commandcry of Middle
bury sent large delegation to the inspec-
ton and there were representatives
present from Poultnoy, Castleton and
other surrounding towns Among other
prominent Masons I'm attendance were
Deputy Grand Commander j. H. Jackson
Of Barre Grand senior Warden G.. II.
Gorham of Bellows Fails and Commander
George e. Wheeler aul Captain Leonard
Of the Bellows Falls rommahdery.
The inspection bean at three o'clock
this afternoon. The crowning event of
the day was the banquet and ball this
evening at the Masonic Temple, more
than 100 Nasons and their ladies being in
Attendance. John W. Kellette of Killing
ton commandecy WIS toastmaster at the
banquet Besides excellent speeches by
the grand commaudery officers the fol-
lowing toasts were responded to: ",ro the
Honor ana Glory of old Ellington" Dr.
jesse eE. Thoms1r. Rutland. past grand
commander; "To Her Officers" Attorney
Charles L.. Howe, Rutland; Her Future"
Thomas T. Brane, Rutland: ITO the Com
mardery / Love" Will l.. Davis THE
Ladies'" DR. \. ". Farnsworth; "Our
Guests" Edward 5. Curtis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
ADsHADE BACK IN rutland.
Put Up Brisk Fight when officers Went
20 hrrcst Him.

| Randolph, Nov. 26.-J, w, Adshade,
who was arrested last week and con-
victed on the charge of drunkenness,
was on the warpath again Sunday and
before he could be arrested the entire
police force and n larger number OF cit
liens who were deput.zed by the Oft
GERS had a chase of several miles bacl,
and forth through gardens. fields, ali
pklnds of fences, brush and mud. The
chase started when Oftlcer w. =, Flint
tried to arrest Adshade at his home on
Park street. Adshade armed himself
with a stove poker and left the house
threatening the officer and anyone who
cared to mix up In the fracas. When
pursued he added to AS ammunition n
couple of heavy stones and none OF the
deputized citizens or officers cared to
risk their heads for the honor of cap
turing Randolph's most famous crimi-
nal until Henry Luce. one of the vol
untecrs, did the capture act.
Monday in court before Justice Boy
den Adshade was found guilty and was
sentenced in addition to last week S
pending sentence OF 30 days, thirty
days moro in the House of Correction
and has still facing him the justice
court conviction for resisting an officer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
H. G. Pomeroy, Student at Brig.
ham Academy, Instantly
Killed.
DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED
InrIic Ovitt Who Owned the Gun Point.
cd II ut Pomeroy and DISCHARGED 1t
--Pomcroy HAD been Hunting
with the Gun and Left 1t
Londed--Funsrnl Tuesday.

Bakersfield. Nov. 25.-Harlow c. Pome-
roy aged is years, was shot in his room
at Brigham Academy this evening AMI
instantly killed by n fellow student, Har-
lie Ovitt. The shooting was purely acct
dental. it being another instance of think
ing "the gun wasn't loaded"
The tragedy occurred about 6:15 to-
night. Yesterday Pomeroy had borrowed
Ovitts gun and went hunting anl left it in
the room loaded. This evening Ovtt and
cupicd by Pomcroy ard Arthur Greene
AMI ovitt after paying Greene n Y NJ. G.
a. bill turned to the corner where his
gun stood and picking it up raised 1t and
said: "Hl, Pom.," the gun discharging
struck Pomeroy in the face and killed
him instantly.
DR.. W. Is. Hyde, who lives across the
street was summoned but Pomeroy was
dead before he arrived, the doctor giving
IT as his opinion that Pomeroy never real
lied anything of the tragedy The body
was later removed to the home Of an
aunt and the funeral will be held IN
Tuesday afternoon.
The accident. while evidently Il
thoughtless and careless one, is with
out the least doubt purely accidental
There was no i'll feeling between the
boys and their visit previous to the
shooting was an entirely pleasant one.
only last week Mr.. Pomeroy's father
W. j. PomeroY, was killed while work
ing on a train at Winsted, Conn.
Pomeroy's home was in Franklin be-
fore be came here to school. Ovitt il
the son OF c. B. Ovitt of West Enos
burgh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
BUYS MORE TIMBER.
Il. A. Darling Has Large Holdings in
East Burkc-HuiIding large
pigEcry,

East Burke, Nov. N-Elnler A. Darling
one of the proprietors of the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel in New York. is here over
Thanksgiving experimenting the work on
his big country house. This will be COM
pleted next summer and with Its so rooms
and numerous adjuncts will easily rank
hos one of the finest country houses in
Vermont. Mr.. Darling has added to his
extensive holdings the past week by pur-
chasing the Joshua Bemis farm on Bemis
hill of about 800 acres and the Lang saw
mill and woodlot. This with MIR. OAR
ling's other forest holdings will give him
about 100000 feet of growing timber. The
latest addition to Mountain View farm,
which supplies the butter and vegetables
to the Fifth Avenue Hotel table is a
pigrcry 15l feet long. which is believed
to he the largest structure of its kind in
the state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29

JUDGE HASELT0N PRESIDED
Judge Waterman Begins His Duties in
Orange County, Judge Hall in Ben
inEtOn md Judge Taylor In
WlrhsOr-AS SiG EmcntS of
Old Judges.

Montpelier. Nov. 26.-The judges of the
superior court met this evening at the
Pavilion for a conference. The principal
purpose of the meeting was the prepare
ton of the list of assignments of the
Judges to the county courts. A consid-
cradle portion of the conference was de-
voted to n discussing and planning for
the performance of the new and changed
duties laid upon the judges of this newly
established branch of the court by the
bill passed by the Legislature last week
creating the court. Judge Seneca Haselton
chief Judge Of the superior court, presided
at the meeting and the five other mem
bcrs of the court were present. Besides
Judge Haselton the court included Judges
G. NJ. Powers ard w. W. Miles Of the old
supreme bench and Judges E. l.. Water
man, A. A. Hall and w. II. Taylor, VINO
were raised to the bench on Friday
The assignments for the year are as
follows:
Judge Haselton, Addison, December 4;
Grand Isle, January Franklin, March;
Bennington, June; Windham, september
Judge Powers, Caledonia, December T.
Orleans. March; Orange, June; Chltteh-
den September.
Judge Miles, Lamoille, December =;
Washington, March, Caledonia, June;
Orleans. September; Essex, October.
Judge Waterman. Orange, DecemoeT 4;
Rutland. March: Windsor, June; WASH
ington, September.
Judge Hall, Bennington. December 4;
Chi.tenden. March: Lamollle, June;
Grand Isle, August: Rutland, September.
Judge Taylor, Windsor, December 4;
Essex. March; Windham. April; Addison,
June; Franklin, September.
The Judges were in consultation until
n late hour but nothing but the assign
ments were given out tonight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
MANUFACTURERS ACTIVE.
Retail Trade In Vermont Also Said to
he Good,

Reports to Bradstreets for the week
while refie ling much activity among the
manufacturing interests show retail trade
to have been fairly good. Concensus of
opinion indicates holiday trade will be
good and preparations have been made
by merchants to anticipate It. During
the week two new corporations have been
formed with aggregate capital of 500. 600
"A IRE destroyed two mercantile industries
and there was one bankruptcy reported
wholesale houses report large sales and
collections reasonably prompt The lack
or snow is felt, the snow Of a week ago
having disappeared. In some sections the
melting of snow has tended to swell
streams that were particularly low. In
granite section quarry owners report or
ders coming in slowly but advantage is
being taken by reason of quietness to
mako additions, improvements and altera-
tions to facilities
burlington reports large business ut
overgaiter factory; they are rushed with
orders Dealers in lumber and kindred
articles report orders coming in well and
considerable business ahead. Collections
are reported as coming in reasonably
prompt.
Rutland reports good business at fac
tories; retail business has been brisk
Merchants generally are preparing for a
large holiday trade.
At st. Adams work on new canning
factory is being pushed forward rapidly
labor is well employed. Farmers report
large prices received for farm produce of
all kinds.
Merchants at St. Johnsburv report re-
q 10 In n Go.
of year. Manufacturing interests are we'll
employed and wholesale firms report col
lectlons fairly gccd.
Montpelier reports all manufacturing
Industries very busy except granite but
sprng delivery.
Harre reports quarry owners to be max
ing extensive repairs on machinery and
equipments; this is being done during the
quiet season. although considerable bust
ness is noted.
Labor is we'll employed at Brattlcboro
and wholesale merchants at that point re-
port good demand in various lines repre-
scented while collections are favorably
reported.
At Bellows Falls the overall industry
is reported al we'll employed and demand
Tor paper at the mills is 'ali to he in
creasing.
bennington factories are still rushed
with orders and are employed to full ca
paclty. Merchants report fair trade but
note that a fall OF snow would be benef-
cial.
4 new garment company is TO locate at
Waterbury: the clothespln factory at that
point is crowded with orders
Fair haven reports large business at
the slate mills, all of which are running
to capacity. General mercantile trade is
brisk with collections fairly good. The
machine shop at Windsor is working
full time with large force of men. Con-
siderable work is being done at granite
quarries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
A SPECIAL GRAND JURY.
Large Amount of Crime in Caledonia
County Makes II Necessary.

st. Johnsbury. Nov. ESQ many
criminal cases are pending disposition
that a special grand jury has been sum
moned for the December term Of the
Caledonia county court which convenes
here next Tuesday Judge George NJ
Powers, presiding. The criminal docket
will contain at least GO cases, the most
interesting to the general public being
the case of the State against Francis
labree and Arthur Rogers. charged with
the murder of Edward Manning at West
Danvi'le last month. Both respondents
have been In the county Jail since the
murder awaiting their trial
The cases are made up of the follow
ing charges. liquor prosecutions, 16; grand
larceny. 10; breach of the peace, G.
truancy, A. keeping house of i'll fame, A.
burglary, 3; adultery, .; refusal to send
minor children TO school, .; killing deer
?; murder, g and one case each of in
toxicatlon, malicious behavior lewd be-
havior, perjury, petit larceny, breaking
and entering. speeding an automobile and
refusal to support wife and minor child
ren. The State cases are all in charge
of Guy w. Hill. the States attorney
Twelve respondents are now in jail
awaiting trial,
MUNICIPAL JUDGE IN BARRE.
Barre, Nov. 2L--H. William Scott to-
day was notified that Governor Fletcher
ID. Proctor had appointed him city Judge
OF Barre for period of two years to
succeed Allen G.. Fay the present In
cumbent of the office. Mr.. Fay who has
been judge for six years was candidate
for another term and Earl r. Davis was
also a candidate.
Mr.. Scott In &c years old. He was
graduated from Goddard Seminary in
1893 and was admitted to the bar In
1900. He has held the offices OF city
Grand juror, assessor, justice of the
peace, and a member of the republican
city committee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-29
DEPUTIES ANNOUNCED.
sht riff Tracy Makes His Ap,ointncn'.
L., Washinn'cr Cu,.uiv.

Montpelier, Nov. c7.-Sherif f. II. Tracy
has appointed his deputies for Washing
ton county. But few changes have been
made in the list of men who served
last year. The appointments are:
PARE town, a, b. Hitchins, j. f..
Ward; Barre city, H. y. Camp, w. IL.
Buchanan, II. j. Slayton; Cabot, L. c.
Lance; Fayston, G. T. Grandneld; Mid
diesox. j. F.. Hastings Marshfleld s. II.
Unwin; Montpelier, j. l.. futile. II. b..
Wedge, II. c. Lawson, ]. NJ. Harmon;
Morctown, T. J. Ferris; Northfeld. ii. G.
Moscley; Roxhury, NJ f. Chase; Water
bury. c. G. Graves, V. a. Dillingham;;
Warren. F.. NJ, Turner; Waitsield, o.
G.. Eaton; Woodbury., Carl Drenan, ]. A.
Morse; Worcester, H. l.. Abbott.