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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

VA oMANK1ND has the art of
wv Christmas giving down to fine
w point She takes a scrap of
CLOTH works some silk threads around the
edges and gives 1t to some dear friend of
many years acquaintance, who promptly
goes into spasms of "euteness' because
Angelina is so thoughtful. Then Maudie
brings out a bit of pasteboard on which
she has painted a nondescript bunch of
flowers in water eolors, or a desperate
looking woman's head, and then 1t is
Angellnas time to show glee. Thus they
spend the day clappng their hands and
exchanging presents" with as much ex-
element and fully as much conversation
as If they had spent a million dollars. in
stead of $4.3s for the lot
A GREETING.
All the big, wide world is singing
And the sun is shining fair,
And the Yule tide bells are ringing
A Goodbye Goodbye" to care.
May the road lie bright before you
In the mornings golden light,
And the stars beam softly DER you
A Goodnight, Goodnight, Goodnight"
A serious man was met BollB upSldilS
with two beautiful presents in his arms.
"Ah!" exclaimed a friend, did Santa
Claus bring those?"
NO" replied the other solemny, they
were sent to me-"
Life is stern and real to that fellow!
AFTERMATH.
Nervous system
All agog
Diagnosis.
TOO much nog."
POINTS.
The good looking Salvation army girl
gets the most money.
It's a long time to the Fourth of July.
Nearly everybody is using new hair
brushes now.
is sure Of the future.
Easter poems are in the making.
AN OBJECTION.
If we are good
We may die early
And miss the glad
Some hurly burly
OF life, with all
It's fun and glitter.
That's why we hate
To be q gutter.
For some life is but a shuttle, but for
most of us 1t Is a scuffle.
One could not find a pretter smile for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

Mansfield came, saw and conquered
He also took the gate receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

Cape Cod will soon be a part of our
esteemed insuar possessions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

Gentleman who went after kiss with
three pistols in his belt seems to know
what's what
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

~ oAIANKIND has the art of
" Christmas giving down to a fine
Y point. She takes a scrap of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

One could not find a prettier smile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

For Santa: The rest cure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

OFF AND ON.
When the first arrives we'll all swear off,
But when one week is gone
You'll see the chaps, so boastful now,
Without word, sneak on.
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. post
office as second-olass matter under act
OF Congress March 3, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

For some life is but a shuttle, but for
most of us it Is scuffle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-27

One grand. sweet song.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE.
Committee Appointed to Canyaa yotes
for County Omcers.
HOUSE-AFTERNOON

Devotional exercises were conducted n,
| the chaplain.
Journal of preceding sessions read anf
approved.
Mr.. Barden Of Walingford and Mr.. Bar.
rows of Hartford were presented at the
bar and the oath OF office administered
The speaker announced as the commit
tee on the part of the House to canya IS
for county officers, judges of probate and
justices of the peace. the following:
Addison county-Mr. Noonan of Addison.
Myrick of Bridport. Sparks of Ripton.
bennington county-Mr. Mattison Of
Glastonbury, Harris of Landgrove. Bent
ley of Sunderland
Caledonia county--Mrs. Chamberlin NJ
stannard. Scott Of Walden, Mooney of
Wheelock.
ChittendeH county-Mr. Lavigne Of Col
chester, Leddy Of Underhill. Caswell Of
Milton.
Essex county-Mr. Moultroup of East
Haven, Bishop of Lunenburgh McLea,
of Norton.
Franklin county-Mr. Beeman of Fair
fax. BoriGht OF Rchford. Gallagher of s..
Adams town.
Grand Isle county-Mr. Landon of South
''0''' N@'''''''''"i' VI isIc La hOtlp, DOddS
of North Hero.
Lamoille county-Mr. Atwell of Eden
Spaulding of Wolcott. Chapel of Belvi-
dere
Orange county--Mr. Drew of Tunbrjdre
Southworth of Thetford. Reed of Brook
field.
Orleans county-Mr. Gray Of Morgan
Kirkpatrick of Newport, Brahana Of Lo-
well.
Rutland county-Mr. Barden of Walllng-
ford, knight of. Mount Holly, Germond of
Sudbury.
Washington county-Mr. Hill Of Middle
sex, Coburn of East Montpelier Wallace
of Watsfeld.
Windham county-MuZzy of Jamaica.
Benson of Newfane, Allen OF Whitingham.
Windsor county-Mr. Pollard of Balu
more, Edgerton of Rochester Austin Of
Weston.
a message was received from the cover
nor announcing that he had approved and
signed the joint resolution providing for
joint committee to canvass votes for
State officers, for n committee on Joint
rules and for joint committee to can
Vass votes for county officers and Justices
of the peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11

SHORT SESSION.
Lntcness OF the Legislative Train Hin
dcrcd Work Monday Afternoon.

Montpelier, Oct. S.-The legislative train
this afternoon on which were Governor
Proctor. Secretary Farnsworth and
Assistant Secretary Skeels of the Senate
and several senators and representative
was over an hour late in reaching Mont
reller thus delaying somewhat the pro-
gress of legislation in both houses. There
was little to do however, and early adj
journments were taken. Senator johnson
of Orange was. appointed secretary pro
tenn of the Senate but his duties were
not arduous, The committee on Joint
rules from the Senate was given permits
sion to sit during the afternoon and it
is expected this committee will be ready
to report tomorrow morning.
1t is understood that Il bill to abolish
capital punishment is in the coat pocket
OF n representative and as soon as the
joint committee on revision of bills Is
appointed the measure will be introduce
ed.
Copies of the proposed revision of the
public statutes were placed to-day on the
desks of all the senators and rep
resentatives, as was the report of the
trustees and superintendent of the State
hospital for the insane at Waterbury
Representative Barden of Wallngford
and Burrows of Hartford were in the
House for the first time and took the
oath of office.
Assistant Clerk Of the House Charles A.
Plumley Is receiving congratulation on
every hand to-day because of a son born
to him and Mrs. Plumley last Saturday
night. Although the young hopeful is not
named for the present governor of YER
mont his cognomen is FLETCHER D. Plum
ley"
The Rev. Father d. ]. OSulivan, repre-
sentative from St. Adams in the Legisla-
lures of 1902 and 1904, is to preach in St.
AuBustne's Church in this city on Thurs
day evening. October II. in connection
with the celebration of Columbus day on
October - by Montpelier Council knights
of Columbus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
HOUSE-AFTERNOON.
WASHINGTON co. COURT.
Ormsbce Found Guilty of burglary
Frank Hutchinson Released.

Montpelier, Oct. 9.--The jury in the case
Of state VS., Ormsbee. burglary, tried yes
terday returned a verdict OF guilty in
county court this morning
James Ellis, who was indicted for
burglary at East Montpelier, in conuec-
ton with Wesley Lewis and Shotgun"
Foster, pleaded guilty in county court
this morning. Sentence in his case and in
Ormsbee's case has not been imposed.
Frank Hutchinson OF Worcester who
was indicted in 1904 for horse stealing
and who eluded the officers until last
May, when he was arrested and lodged
in Jail. was released to-day, the case
against him being nol-prossed. Hutchin-
son has been In jail since last May, The
State had not evidence to warrant going
to trial in this case and some of the evil
dence before the grand jury tended to
show that Hutchinson stole" his own
horse.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
THE OFFICIAL RECORD.
Commute on Joint Rules Appoint ed
in .hc senate.
SENATE-AFTERNOON.

ATE-AFTERNOON.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
the chaplain.
The president appoints Senator John
son of Orange to act as secretary of the
Senate until the regular secretary shall
arrive
The chair appointed the following com
mittee of the Senate on Joint rules: Chase
OF Windham, Daley of Windsor, Roberts
of Bennington.
On motion of Senator Chase Of Wind
ham, committee on joint rules given per-
mission to sit during session of Senate.
on motion of Senator Stafford OF La
noble, Senate took recess for thirty
minutes.
Senate reconvened at $3.50. On motion of
Senator Chase of Windham, Senate ad-
journed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
Annual Encampment at Washington-
New Camps In the South,

New Camps In the South.
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-Spanish American
war veterans from practically every
State in the Union are in attendance IN.
on the third annual encampment OF the
organization. which began its sessions
here to-day. The sessions are being held
In the National Guard armory the first
being Joint session OF the United Spanish
War veterans and the National AUXILIARY
to the organization held shortly after
ten o'clock to-day. Commander in Chief
Charles r. Miller Of Ohio called the ses.
sion to order.
After the welcoming address and re-
sponses Commander in Chief Miller sinh
mitted his report for the year. He said
he was assured there was a great awaken
Ing OF interest In the organizato especial
~ In tho south. where many camps are
being formed. A tentative agreement has
been entered into between Commander MIL
Ter and Commander Walker Of the Legion
OF Spanish War Veterans of Massachu.
sets, providing for a Consolidation OF tho
two organizations. 1t will probably he
ratified at this encampment, The Massa.
chusetts organization has about 4DO
members.
Commander Miller recommended that IN
the South, where there are MANY neproes
eligible to membership, separate camps
and separate departments be organized
for white and black members. The fnan-
cal condition of the organization showed
a balance Of $500 in bank. While It was
not possible to report the precise member
ship Of the United Spanish War Veterans.
the commander said 1t Appropriated As
900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Pteresting Programme Prepared for
Meeting to he Held in November.

Montpelier. Oct. S.-The annual meeting
the Vermont Historical society will be
Id at its rooms in the State House on
lesday afternoon, October IS, at two
Flock No business will come before this
letting and 1t will be adjourned until
me early date in November to be later
cd. At this adjourned meeting officers
Il he elected and other business will be
ansacted.
On the evening OF the day OF the ad-
urned meeting public meeting will he
Id In the hall Of the House Of Repre-
ntatives at which programme of unus-
excellence will be given. The Hon. G.
Benedict of Burlington, the president.
II give an address to be followed by an
dress on THE Life of Thaddeus Ste
MS" by Judge Wendell p. Stafford IF
ashington. d. C. This will be followed
a paper by Prof George II. Perkins Of
arlington on prehistoric Vermont and
lies and Evidence of Early Occupation
Indian Tribes"
he Vermont Historical society was
yer in more fourishing condition. 1t
1879 active members. ~ corresponding
n five honorary members, total OF 216
c society has lost four members by
tth during the past year: Charles
wey and Dwight H. Kelton of Mont
Ter, Wilder L. Burnap and Henry Bal
d of Burlington.
MEETING OF BIBLE SOCIETY.
Montpelier, Oct. SIT was decided to
d the annual meeting of the Yer
Mt Bible society at the Y. NJ. G. A.
ms in this city on Wedn esday, Octo-
"a. The anniversary exercises of
society will be held next Sunday
ming. october IA in Bethany Church
this city at which time the address
be given by the Rev. George w.
mt of st. Adams district of the Ver-
pat conference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11

THE OFFICIAL RECORD.
Standing Committees Announced In the
Standardization Committee.
SENATE-MORNING,

Devotionar exercises were conducte,
by the chaplain.
The journal of Fridays proceeding @.
was read and approved.
The journal of yesterdays proceed
ings was read and approved.
on motion Of Senator Stafford, tn,
reading OF the Senate rules was omit
ted
Senator Chase Of Windham offered the
report of the committee on Joint rules
on the motion of Senator Phipps
the report was accepted and adopted.
The president appointed as committee
on the revision OF bills, Senators Tay-
lor and Johnson
SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES.
The president on behalf of the COM
mittee on nominations announced the
appointment Of the following standing
committees
On railroads - Johnson, Russell
Fletcher, Davis, Coruth. Moody and
Morse
Highways and bridges-Pelton, Hol.
den and Roberts of Chittenden.
Banks-Howland. Stafford and Nose
Land taxes-Phelps Redfield and Da =
Wis.
Printing-Roberts OF Chittenden,
King of Grand Isle and Pelton
Judiciary-Taylor. Chase of Wind
ham, Chase Of Essex, Paul, Rowland,
Collins and Redfleld.
Finance-Holden, Van Patten ana
King of Rutland.
Claims-Delong. Chase OF Essex,
Roberts of Chittenden, Paul and Al
drich.
MISUNDERSTANDING. Johnson, Da-
wis, Pelton. King of Rutland
Agriculture-Davis. Somers and
Paul.
Manufactures-Robe of Benning-
ton. King of Grand Isle, and belong.
Elcctions-Morse. Green and Man
ming.
Military affairs-Mosely, Phelps and
Aldrich.
Street railways-King Of Rutland,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
Rutland Aldermen Disregard the
Mayor on Granting Telephone
Franchise.
NO COMPENSATION NAMED
approved Service and Cheaper Rates
the Only Promise Made by the New
COmpany-Citizcns and Labor
Unions Asked That q Com-
pcnsatiOn he Demanded.

Rutland. VT, Oct. S.-The Rutland
oard oil aldermen tonight granted the
Home Telephone company of Albany, n.
+. franchise 10 operate n plant. in
bis city passing the matter over the
hayor's veto by a vote of to 3. The
batter hung fire for several weeks and
be aldermen have received petitions from
comment citizens and some OF the labor
nions asking that the franchise not be
ven away without compensation. The
rms granted tonight mention no money
|nsideration. only improved service and
hcaper rates being promised. The Home
bmpany will petition the Legislature for
|ght to incorporate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11

cases of Mr.. Hapgood of Peru, Slade OF
Rutland town, Spalding of Sherburne,
FELTON, of Highgate. Burnham of Wood
bury.
BY Mr.. Nichols of Richmond. in con-
dolence with Mr.. Upper of South Bur.
lngton IN his bereavement; adopted.
Mr.. Galley of Essex, for the commit.
tee on joint rules, reported joint rules,
making practically no changes in joint
rules of last session; accepted and adopted
. on part of the House
Joint resolution introduced by Mr..
Latham of M.ltos, relating to double
taxation. Adopted on the part of the
House. Provides for committee Of three
senators and five representatives. to In
quire into the matter OF double taxation
and to report at the present session.
The speaker announced as a special COM
mittee 10 inquire into the system Of
bookkeeping in the auditors office Mr..
Mead of Rutland city. Drysdalc OF Ben
nington. Kirkpatrick of Newport.
Joint-Resouton by Mr. senter OF
Montpelier, granting use of hall to
Colonial Danes for a meeting on Thurs
day evening, October Is; adopted on the
part OF the House.
on motion of Mr.. Porter of Wilmington
Adjourned.
USE-AFTERNOON.
Joint resolution introduced by Mr.
Darling of Chelsea. providing for a COM
mlttee consisting of one senator and three
representatives from each county to
canvass votes for members of Congress.
Adopted on the part of the House.
On motion of Mr. senter of Montpelier
the House adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
Is the Moon Inhabited.

Science has proven that the moon has
an atmosphere which makes life in some
form possible on that satellite; but not
FOR human beings, who have a hard
enough time on this earth of ours; especl-
ally those who don't know that Electric
Bitters cure Headache, Biliousness, Ma
laria. Chills and Fever, Jaundice, Dys-
pepsia, Dizziness. Torpid Liver, Kidney
complaints, General Debility and Female
weaknesses, Unequalled as general
Tonic and Appetizer for weak persons
and especially for the aged. 1t induces
sound sleep. Fully guaranteed byJ. W.
Osullivan. druggist. Price only 5oc All
Druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE.
Several Important RESOLUTIONS Adopt-
cd by This BODY.
HOIJSE-MORNING

Devotional exercises conducted by the
chaplain,
Journal of yesterday read and ap-
proved
Revolutionary Mr.. Senter of Montpelier
providing for the investigation of the
eligibility of certain persons to member
ship In the House: adopted. Covers the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
KILLED IN A WELL.

Ogdensburg, n. Y, Oct. s.-.While Joseph
Dillabaugh, aged 65 years, was working
down deep in a we'll at Sodth Mountain
large stone overhead loostned and fall
ing struck Dllabaush on the head split
ting 1t open ard instantly killing him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
MEETING OF BIBLE SOCIETY.
SPARED BIG TROUT.
nchester Man Fined 1926 and Costs
for This Offence.

3ennington, Oct. S.--For spearing n big
3wn trout in the Battenkill river Sat
lay l.. L. Reed OF Manchester was
d s25 with 1929 costs in municipal
| TT this Afternoon, The fish was 81
hes long and weighed % pounds. Reed
lie no secret of his act but exhibited
prize in the village and said that he
killed the big fish because 1t was
ng the small brook trout. He was adj
d to prefer a charge against himself
violating the law and Saturday night
ed upon County Game Wardcs, Chase
this village and related the clrcum-
ices. The warden went to Manchester
investigated the case and Reeds ar
and conviction followed.
FINED FOR HUNTING SUNDAY.
Iitland, Oct. S-The first prosecution
he year for Sunday hunting in this
pity occurred to-day. Andy Fusco.
est Rutland Pole, was arrested YES
ay by Warden T. A. Bliss. and was
ay fined SOFA. This included SO for
king the Sabbath and the balance for
robins he had in his game bag. r.
Wheeler of West Rutland was the
Ice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
DOUBLE TAXATION.

~ y
'i"h got a start in the House TINS morn
ing IN t"e ADOPTION or the JOINT reso-
lutioh introduced by ME- Latham or
milton which was adopted on the part
OF The House, and which provides for
n committee of three senators and five
representatives, to thoroughly investi-
gate the question Of double taxation
and report at the present session by
hbill or otherwise
The new rule which has been adopt-
20, ,u :" poth houses p'oN'u'hs 'hat an
vision committee before thew can be
introduced into either house Is caus-
ing delay which is more apparent than
real Representatives and senator's
| have had to he curbed TODAY in their
desire tn introduce bills from the noor
! in tho uanror If has been dopc for 40
MANY wears but This Joint comrittee
wor, ana /, t. oore1antl,, boIio,,o, ,hia
Won, r,,Ia ,,.,I, rraa,Iv avnoa,.o
h,,.tros ~, .,.ior ,,,,,e
Captain II. Chamberln has been the
guest to-day of Adj Gen. w. II. Gilmore,
his father-n-aw. Captain Chamberlin
has seen much service IA the Philippines.
He came East from Columbus, Ohio,
barracks where he is stationed. with
detachment of heavy artillery for Fort
Ethan Allen, and has been granted a few
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
burns without scar. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, any itching. Doan's
Ointment. Your druggist sells II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
SENATE-AFTERNOON.

ment of the following committee under
the fourth joint rule: Paul Aldrich and
Moody.
Joint resolution from the House grant
Ing the use of the hall of the House OF
Representatives the evening of October
is. to Vermont Society of Colonial
Danes for an address by Miss Mary L,
Wooiey president OF Mount Holyoke
College. Adopted in concurrence.
Message from the House-anoWscing APP
pointment OF Mr.. Mead OF Rutland city.
Mr.. Drysdale of Bennington and Mr..
kirkpatrick of Newport as its committee
to examine into the system OF bookkeep-
ing used by the auditor of accounts.
On the motion of Senator Morse Sente
adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-11
j. N. Harvey of Montpelier APP.
pointed to This New and I'm
portant Position.
COMMITTEE READY FOR WORK
VIII Revise All Bills before They Are
Introduced-Gov. Proctor Signs
House Bill No. 1-House Au-
thorizes Appointment Of
Joint Committee.


Montpelier, Oct. s.-John n. Harvey D,
this city has been appointed bv the presi.
dent and secretary of the Senate and the
| speaker and clerk of the House as cle,l
Of the joint committee on revision of bills
| This appointment was made late this aft.
ernoon. Mr.. Harvey has for the mast five
! years been working with the comnitte,
appointed to revise the statutes and is
especially well qualified for the work. He
! is empowered to employ n stenopra nher
when necessary. This revision committee
| met informally this evening and formulat
| ed plans for doing it's work. IT has heen
given the use of the room adjoining that
of the secretary of the Senate formerly
occupied by the clerk Of the House.
All bills for Introduction in either bra nch
are to be left with the revision committee
at this room. The Senate members of this
committee will revise bills for Introduction
in the Senate and the House members will
look after tho House bills. Strict secrecy
regarding the titles or contents of bills
will be maintained by all members Of the
committee until the bills are introduced
The limit Of time for this committee to
hold a bill is three days but the commit
tee will endeavor to meet all bills into the
branch in which they are to be introduced
without delay. The scheme is entirely
new for Vermont Legislature but If il
confidently believed the change in method
of procedure IS a wise ono
Governor proctor +odoy s,oroa I1o,..