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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-29
PERSONALS.

| John Lynch has been on the sick list
| for a few days this week.
George Danyew has been confined to
his home by illness this week.
Miss Sadie Sexton of White River June
tion spent Sunday at her home in town.
Col. j. g. Estey and party will attend
the Vanderbilt cup race on Long Island
| tomorrow.
Mrs. i. j. Strong returned Wednesday
from New York city where she had spent
few days.
Miss Mamie Sexton of Barre is spend
ing her vacation with her mother, Mrs.
Frances Cutting, at 2 Green street.
Capt. and Mrs. S. E. Howard of West
Newton, Mass, were in town Wednesday
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charlotte
Fletcher.
Mrs. e. II. Crane went to st. Johns
bury yesterday to attend the wedding of
Miss Grace Macleod to Arthur Stevens,
as guest of Miss Helen Stevens
Mrs. Il. w. Loomis, sister of Mrs. F.
N Farnum, who has spent the summer in
Brattleboro at Charles Puffer's, returned
last Saturday to her home in Boston.
James Sexton leaves today for Denver.
Col, where he will spend some time on
account of his health. He will be accom-
panied by his brother, Frank Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wilson visited in
West Dummerston the first of the week.
Mr.. Wilson enjoyed hunting during the
time and shot fine buck Wednesday
morning.
Rev. George E. Martin, formerly pas
tor of the Centre Congregational church.
who has been spending the early fall in
this section, preached in the First Con-
81, n
Sunday.
Rev. John R. Cow, j. E. Hall, Mrs. L.
w. Hawley and Mrs. Cora Leonard left
Wednesday for Woodstock to attend the
Baptist convention held there Wednesday,
yesterday and today. They will return
tonight.
Alfred T. Watson and party, on their
way from White River Junction to Am
herst in an automobile to attend the Dart
mouth-Amherst game, stopped few min
utes to call upon friends in Brattleboro
Saturday.
Miss Florence Brockington on her way
from Rutland to Washington, d. c., spent
Saturday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Brockington, in Brattleboro. Miss
mont to take civil service examination,
not being entitled to take such an exam
nation in the District of Columbia and re-
ceive an appointment credited to Vermont
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert G. Shaw have re-
turned from their wedding trip and will
live at the corner of Forest and Chaplin
streets. Mr. Shaw is in charge of the
trouble department of the local telephone
exchange and upon reaching the Office last
night he though at first that a short cir
cult had occurred and that the air was full
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-29
Children's Night at N. E. o. P.

Brattleboro lodge No. 1878, N. E. o. p,
observed its semi annual children's night
in Red Mems hall Wednesday evening.
| Nearly 200 attended and an interesting
program was rendered. From $50 to 8
o'clock supper was served in the ban
quet hall. The stage upon which the pro-
gram was given was tastefully. decorated
and arranged after the style of cozy cor
ners. Mrs. Annie Bracket was in charge
of the supper. The exercises were opened
with a piano solo by Miss Lowell fol-
lowed by an address of welcome delivered
by DR.. E. R. Lynch, after which the fol-
lowing program was presented: Music,
piano, bones and violin, Mrs. Gleason
Wilder, Fred Currier, Bert ODER and
Lotus Stafford; vocal solo, Mrs. Carter
Farnum; recitation, Ralph Thayer; dia:.
logue True Courage, Charles Booker and
daughters; Swedish song, Mrs. Charlina
Harrington; recitation, Stanley Wilson;
recitation, Carl Haynes; Ladies' Sym
phony orchestra, Mrs. Davis, pianist, Mrs.
Edward Wilson, guitar, Mrs. Currier,
zonophone, Mrs. Thomas O'Conner, bones,
Mrs. Harrington, tambourine; recitation,
Miss Virginia Davis; recitation, Master
Wilder; dialogue, Virginia Davis and
Donald Wilder;. Talk on the Land of the
Midnight Sun, by Mrs. Harrington; reci-
tation Donald Wilder; music, N. E. 0. P.
harmonca solo, Thomas O'Con-
ner; piano solo, Miss Lowell; dialogue,
Mr.. Booker and daughter tableau, sheet
music; duet, Mrs. Harrington and Mr..
Currier; recitation; Mildred Knudson;
music, N. E. o. P. orchestra; recitation,
Stanley Wilson; dialogue. Mr.. Booker and
Mr.. Knight; vocal solo, Miss Fern Wild.
or: Cobbler's dance, Mrs. Currier and |
William White. Edwin G. Davis, warden,
souvenir cards to the children.
After the program dancing was enjoyed
until midnight, music being furnished by
he n E. o. P. orchestra. Austin Nichols
vas chairman of the general committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
MIR. ELI0T'S VISIT
DESIRES TO FURTHER GOOD FEEL
 TNGS WITH SOUTH.
He ia Accompanied on His Tour hy Joseph Warren, Secretary oa the Harvard Corr
 pOratiOm.

Former President Charles Eliot of Harvard University will be accom- panied on his Southern tour by Joseph Warren, assistant secretary of the Har- yard Corporation. Announcement to this effect was received by local Har- yard men in Montgomery, who are making preparationsl for President Eliot's visit to Montgomery.
 Tn the years before the war. Harvard University received a large number of students from the South. One Of the objects of President Eliots Soathern tour, in which he will visit Montgom- cry, is to further the good feelings be- tween Southern scholars and Harvard. Montgomery at the present time has quite a colony of Harvard graduates.
 MT. Warren, who will accompany President Eliot, Is collateral descend ant of Gen. Joseph Warren, who fell at Bunker Hill. He received his A. B. from Harvard in '97, and LL B, three years later.
 The year after his graduation at the law school, he spent at Washington as private secretary to MT Justice Gray of the United States Supreme Court. Later he practiced law in Boston, and then went to Rome as private secre- tary to the American Ambassador to Italy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
 FOR GREENHILLE

Greenville, Feb. 5.--(Special.l-For some weeks the City Council. through one of its members. Hon. A. E., Gam bIe, has been in correspondence with Andrew Carnegie, in regard to the es- tabllshment of one of the chain of the Carnegie libraries.
 A few days since letter from Mir. Carnegie was received in which he said he would give s10.oo0 for build ing if GreenviIle would give the site and donate 91,oo0 per annum towards keeping 1t up. The authorities will accept the offer and MT. Carnegie will be notified at once.
 The city owns the beautiful school grounds on Commerce Street and 8 lot will probably be selected there on which to erect the building. Already the town has two small libraries, one owned by the Woman's Club and the other by the public school. These will be consolidated with the Carnegie and the new library will start off with a fine, collection of books.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
PARLIAMENT IN A ROW.
Scene at Close of Session fl
 Austria.

TuEbuLeMt scene 9n CA0Be 0H SeoslOu hn
 Austria.
 Vienna, Feb. S.--The present session of the Austrian Parliament came to an end this morning after . scene of turbulence extraordinary even for an assembly where violent outbreaks are comparatively common.
 The trouble, which arose from the old racial feeling between the Ger mans and the Czechs broke out dur ing the debate on a government bil to reconcile these differences. The radical Czechs obstructionists, who have been hindering the debate on this measure for several days with @ continuous din from drums and tin whistles, so exasperated the Germans this morning that the opposing depu- ties came to close quarters and a fierce scrimmage ensued.
 One of the radical Czech deputies, a man named Speczek. woh has been particularly violent in his obstruction was captured and whipped until he howled for mercy.
 Another Czech was bitten by a Ger man on the cheek and sustained an ugly wound. Black eyes and sore heads were numerous.
 The Premier. Baron Won Bierneth, seeing the uselessness of attempting to pass legislation. closed the session and sent the deputies home.
 The departure of the ministers was followed by another free light in which the opposing factions rushed upon one another to the strains of revolutionary songs and wild confus- ion relgned for half an hour. The deputies finally became exhausted and the battlefield was gradually deserted
 The sudden closing the session had an adverse effect on the Bourse
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
THE SUPREME COURT
nTAKE RULINGS, ON APPLICATIONS
 FOR REHEARING OF CASE.
The Case of Montgomery Traction Cona- pany Against Mrs. A. F. knabe Was Among Those Ineluded
 in Ruling.

The following rulings on applications for rehearing were yesterday an nounced by the Supreme Court tnls February 5th, 1903:
 Montgomery Traction Co., vs. Matilda A. F. Knabe. appeal from Montgom- cry City Court application overruled.
 William H. Small, ct al vs Mary L. Yackinsmith. ct al. appeal fYom Mont gomeryy City Court; application over ruled.
 from Jefferson Circuit Court; opinion modified, application overruled.
 Pabst Brewing Go. vs. Erdreich Brothers and Marx, appeal from Bir- mingham City Court; application over ruled.
 B. R. L. and P. Co vs. F. R. Hinton, appeal from Bessemer City Court; ap- plication overruled.
 Western Union Telegraph Co. vs. Avie Northcutt, appeal from Walker Law and Equity Court; application for modification of opinion granted. and opinion modified.
 A. A. Gambill vs. H. D. Cooper for use, etc, appeal from Jefferson Cir cult Court; former opinion withdrawn, application granted. judgment of re- versal set aside and judgment of lower court affirmed.
 Western Union Telegraph Coi vs. F. L. Crawley, appeal from Bessemer City Court; application dismissed. but opinion modified.
 Carter Williams, Administrator vs. A. c. S. R. R. Co.,, appeal from Jeffer- son Circuit Court; application over ruled.
 F. G. Sheppard vs. c. W. Austin. ap- peal from Birmingham City Court; ap-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
NEWS OF RECORD

The following reports of incorpora- ton were yesterday filed in the office |of the Secretary of State:
 The Inge Real Estate and Insurance Company of Mobile; the authorized amount of the capital stock of the company Is given at $4.00O of which amount $1.000 has been paid in with which to begin business. The incor- operators are: 2. M P. Inge, z Nj. P. Inge, Jr.. and c. A. L. Johnstone.
 The Wilson Printing Company of Montgomery. The authorized amount of the capital stock Is given at $5, 900 of which amount $2.600 has been paid in, with which to begin business. The are; A. H. Wilson, c. l. Finigan, Mrs s. M. Finigan.
 The following appointments were yesterday approved by Governor Conner: ITO the office of Notary Public, Wade H. Edwards of Bear Creek.
 To the office of Justice of the Peace --J. J. Crocker of Leesburg and R. B Craddock of Jackson's Gap.
 To the office of Notary Public and ex- officio Justice of the PeAce-Thomas A. Baker of Dancey, and F. M Lindsay of Forney.
 To the office of Tax Commissioner of Marion county-R. N. c. Fowler of Hamilton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
Was Not Properly Acted
 Upon.
CONSTABLE GIVEN FREEDOM
Test Was Made in Case from
 Bessemer.
The Col. sam VIII John Bfll Was He- serred to One Comnittee and
 Reported by An-
 ether.

The pistol totin." law was yester- lay declared to be unconstitutionai by he Supreme Court of the State of Ala bama, Justice Mcclellan. In his opin- ion, declaring that the famous bnl Of Col. Sam wili John was passed in violation of Section s2 of the state Constitution.
 Section 62 of the Constitution sets out, NO bill shall become a law un- i'll if shall have been referred to "a standing committee of each House, acted upon by such committee in ses- sion. and returned 1therefrom. which facts shall afRrmatively appear upon the journal of each house.
 The case upon which the bill was declared to be unconstitutional yester- day afternoon, was that of Lon Tyler vs. the State of Alabama. an appeal from the Bessemer City Court on 6 rehearing. The Supreme Court on the ~ew point set forth, withdrew the
 einion, granted the application, set side the Judgment of affirmance, re-
 Srsed judgment appealed from and
 sscharged the prisoner.
 The case of Lon Tyler, who was Q
 unstable. or bailin, of q justice or
 1e peace of Bessemer, attracted wide
 ttention throughout the state on ac- punt OI Lnc LhCt Gt&t tAA oh6h ~ s4AS 5Dnstitutionality of the bill against arrying a pistol having a barrel less han twenty -four inches in length, would be tested. Upon the points pre- sented to the attention of the judges Of the Supreme Court, an opinion was rendered whereby the constituttonaltty of the bill was upheld.
 Determined that their client should not suffer the fine and the imprison- ment to which he was sentenced by the lower court, attorneys looked up the 5ourna; of the House and Senate to find that the bill had been referred to one comnaittee and reported by an- other. This was pointed out to be in violation of the section of the State Constitution quoted abov@ and the Supreme Court was forced to reverse its former opinion.
 It's just a case of hard luck for those unfortunates who have been convicted by the courts of the State for 6 vio- iation of the pistol law, as at present there is no knowledge of law by which any redress can be had by those convicted by the state.
 The State will, of course. immedi- ately release all those now serving sen- fences by reason of conviction under the former Interpretation Of the law, expressed by the Supreme Court. Other than this, however, there can be no re- lief under the statutes as far as can be learned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
ss Pistol Totin" LaD
 Ls UnconstitutionaL

plication granted. opinion modified. Judgment of affirmance set aside. judg- ment appealed from reversed and cause remanded
 George rribbIe ys. B. F. Singleton. appeal from Jefferson Chancery Court; Application overru1ed
 Corona Coal and Iron Go. vs. Nora White, appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court; opinion modified and applica- ton overruled.
 Edward H. Van Ingen vs P. J. Duff fin, ct al. appeal from Jefferson Chan Icery Court: application overruled.
 State of Alabama ex rel. J. N. Sigs- bee, ct al vs. City of Birmingham ct al, appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court; Iopinion modified and application over ruled.
 Lon Tyler vs. the State of Alabama. appeal from Bessemer City Court opinion withdrawn, application grant Ied, judgment of affirmance set aside. Judgment appealed from reversed and prisoner discharged.
 Seab Pate vs. the State of Alabama, appeal from Walker Law and Equity Court; application overruled.
 Joseph c. Blount vs. Lily T. Blount ct al. appeal from Gadsden City Court : duplication overruled.
 Alabama Construction Go. vs. ". L. watson, appeal from Calhoun Circuit Court; application overruled
 L. and N. R. R. Co. vs. Scruggs and Echols. appeal from Morgan Circuit Court; application granted. judgment of rendition set aside and cause re- Imanded.
 John A. Clark, ct al vs. Charles Bird, appeal from Limestone Chancery Court; application overruled
 Abraham Polytinsky vs. S. E. Stewart, appeal from Morgan Circuit Court; ap- plication overruled.
 Gulf Compress Co. vs. Jones Cotton Co. appeal from Morgan Chancery Court: application overruled.
 Gulf Compress Go. vs. Harris Cortner and Co, appeal from Morgan Chancery Court; application overruled.
 George w. Dickerson vs. John C. Finley, appeal from Limestone Circuit Court; application overruled PER CURIAM:
 George Holland, ct al vs Fairbanks Morse and Co, appeal from Morgan Law and Equity Court: motion to strike bill of exceptions granted.
 Southern Railway Co. ct al ys. Jones Cotton Co, appeal from Morgan Chan cery Court; motion to dismiss appeal overruled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
VERMONT WINS FLAG.
Crew of Battleship Mnde Highes
 Score in Gunnery.

Crew of Batt1eship Made Highest
 Score in Gunnery.
 Gibraltar, Feb. 5.-The new battle efficiency" flag created for the ship showing the highest gunnery score was hoisted on board the Vermont this morning.
 The members of the crew of the battleship were drawn up on deck at general muster and at the invitation of Rear Admiral Sperry. the comman- ders. 6 majority of the captains, ord nance officers and gun pointers of the fleet were gathered on the quarter deck of the Vermont to witness the ceremony.
 Admiral Sperry read the depart ments order creating the trophy and announced It's award to the Vermont Then in a brief speech he spoke im- pressIvely of the significance of the trophy to the fleet.
 Captain Fletcher, Of the Vermont made a brief speech accepting the honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06

water. and with the Improvements now under consideration in the office of the United States Engineer in charge of the section of navigation, 1t soon will be in first class shape to carry a boat business that will warrant the city facilitating the industry in every way possible.
 A committee from the council will interview Mayor Teague shortly to uis- cuss the immediate floating of the bonds and get his approval so they can be issued and the work pushed with e will. The city council, to a man, Is in favor of seeing the work through. and 1t is said by those interested that actual construction work will be in progress by next month
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
NAVAL STORES FACTORS
 MEET AT PENSACOLA

Pensacola, Fla. Feb. 5.-(special. )-- Prominent naval stores factors and buyers from various sections reached here today and held a consultation over the state of trade and the out look of defeating the Taliaferro naval stores inspection measure, which has caused much uneasiness among the more prominent factors and producers.
 A number of men came here to close up the deal for the sale of the prop erty and interests of T. R. Saunders Company to the J. P. Williams Com pany, which Is to occur tomorrow, a tentative sale having been made in Montgomery last week.
 Among the prominent men here are J. A. c. Carson and J. F. Dusenbery, President and Vice-President. respect lively. of the J. P. Williams Company of Savannah, J. F. Cooper, vice-P Pres. ldent of the American Naval Stores Company of Savannah, and W. J. l.. Engle, President of the Union Naval Stores Company of New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06

Today at noon the vote of the twelve companies comprising the 1st Regiment. Alabama National Guard, will be opened in the office of Adju- tant General Bibb Graves. and the re- suit officially declared. There does not seem to be much doubt that preb- ent Lieutenant Colonel Hubbard will be declared elected to the office of colonel of the regiment to succeed Colonel duMont, resigned.
 The vote for the lieutenant colonel- oy will be ordered as soon os the col- onel of the regiment has been official- ly declared elected. and 1t Is thought that there will be warm race for the posittOn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
CAPITOL NOTES

Work on the replastering of the front portico of the State Capitol was delayed yesterday on account of the rain, the workmen not wishing to place wet plaster upon an exposed portion of the building during the damp weather.
 As consquence the front doors to the State building will remain closed for several days to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06

ing to devour his hat. will be taken home from here tonight by his sister. Mrs. Taylor Ferguson, of Baltimore, who reached here yesterday.
 She had not seen her brother in nineteen years. She recently sent him money to buy a ticket from Tombstone. Ariz., to Baltimore. and was astounded to learn the fate of the ticket a~Ss@ days later,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
TRIAL OF MISSIONARIES.
Presbyterlann Want Investigation In
 Congo,

Washington, Feb. 5-Seeretary of State Bacoh today was requested by Rev. s. H. Chester, of Nashville, repre- senting the Missionary Department of the Southern Presbyterian Church to authorize an investigation through Consul General Hanjley at Boma Congo Free State, into the circum- stances of the trial of American mis- sionaries charged with libel by the authorities in connection with their re- ports on the conditions of the natives.
 It has been alleged that the opera tions of the labor tax imposed upon the natives has reduced the Bakuba tribe to a condition of famine because of having so little time to devote to crop raising for their sustenance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
Mexican soldier KiIIs Thre.

Salina Cruz. Mexico. Feb. 6.-Pas Lopez. a soldier in the 25th Mexican Infantry. went on a rampage last night and began shooting into the crowd. When he had finished, two Mexicans and a negro were dead Lo- naz then shot the lantern out of the hands of a policeman and escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06

The State Board of Assessments con- tinued It's sessions all of yesterday morning and afternoon. disposing of much business. It is expected that final adjournemnt will be taken this afternoon. at which time the report Is to be made public. It is not expected that there will be any very material change in the assessments from those of last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06

Christian Science lecture by Mrs. Sue Harper MImS, 0. s. D., of Atlanta, Ga., member of the Board of Lectureahip of the First Church of Christ, scIen- tist, In Boston, MRss., at The Grand Sunday afternoon, February 2. Free to the public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06

Plenty of weather ahead for the Win ter Underwear, thes Winter Suit ox Overcoat, but today Is your last ehance to get them at the discount. Come t'aas' ALEX RICE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-06
ATE RAILROAD TICKET.
Stranger in New Orleans At Las
 Identified.

New Orleans. Feb. 5-After having been identified as James G. Cox. of Baltimore. a stranger who was recent ly taken into custody here upon hls eating his railroad ticket and attempt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-12
CHAMBER MEETS
THIS AFTERNOON

The meeting of the Chamber of Com
MERGE this afternoon will mark the be-
ginning of new lap in the race for Bir-
mingham-the assumption of the actual
duty and big work which faces the club
since it's new building is an actual fact.
The special committee that has in
charge the 500-club, proposed by L..
Sewer, will make an interesting report
at the meeting. The keynote of the meet
ing will be to get more factories for Bir-
mingham.
W. H. Tolman, director of the Museum
of Safety and Sanitation, is touring the
south, and Birmingham has an oppor-
tunity of hearing him ON his lecture,
Safer America which is for the pur-
pose of the prevention of accidents
throughout the nation.
The National Editorial association is
meeting next year in the south and Bir-
mingham has an opportunity of secur-
ing this meeting If 1t desires. The sub
ject will be considered
There will be number of the chair
men Of standing committees to make
reports, and number of recommended
tons will be made for boosting Birming-
ham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-12
REAL TRAGEDY
BEHIND SCENES
Some One Enters Theatre and Helps
Himself to Best Clothing
in Sight.

That all funny men are not on the
stage has been forcibly impressed upon
the members of the Mabel Paige company
who were treated to some real humor,
with a strong flavor of the tragic, upon
their arrival at the theatre for their daily
rehearsal yesterday morning.
For they found that their dressing
rooms had been visited the night before
by some gentlemanly burglars, who, after
ransacking all the trunks In sight, and
disporting themselves among the grease
paints and other articles of makeup"
to their hearts content, proceeded to help
themselves to all the substantial and at
tractive wearing apparel which struck
their fancy
The taste of the leading man, Mr..
Chase, seemed to appeal to them strongly,
for he was the principal loser. several
suits of clothes, four pairs of shoes. a
Panama hat and several minor articles
being missing, although Mr. Lawrence and
Mr.. Whiteman and Mr.. Castle each are
short a suit of their best clothing
To emphasize their politeness they left
a note to Miss Paige informing her that
they had spent a most enjoyable time
among her effects, while a note to Mr..
Lawrence. the comedian, simplx said,
Thanks. awfully. old chap"