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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Crazy Tramp Arrested.

States Attorney r. w. Simonds,
Constable w. H. Worthen and Deputy
Sheriff F. S. Hartman were called
to DanvilIe Monday to corral a tramp
who had been making things lively
around Robert Armstrong; house
since Sunday. William Austin was the
man and to Mr.. Armstrong he con-
f1ded that his weakness was Staying
people. He camped in the bushes
near Armstrong; house and Monday
morning John Gagnor telephoned the
authorities, who left for the place at
once by auto. They found their man
had disappeared but he was traced
over the road to Fairbanks steam mill
and arrested near the ErastuS Drew
place. In court here he received a
sentence of not less than 80 days nor
more than so days in the county
Jail.
In substantiation of Austin's claim
to real badness, there was found on
his person an axe, revolver and sew
eral camping utensils, suggestive of
a life in the wild. He claims SWanton
as his home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Rankruntcv Notice

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the ma after of
Rufus E. Carter, : In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Rufus E. Carter of
Lyndon, in the county of Caledonia,
and District aforesaid, bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the. goth
Carter was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors will
District. on the 9Th day of August. A. D. 1910,
at nine O'Clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
G. c. FRYE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
ST. Johnsbury, VT. July 10, 1910.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Commissioners Notice.
ESTATE OF ALMA p SCOTT

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Alma P.
Scott, late of Danvi11e, in said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice. that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid at the late
residence of Alma P. Scott in the town Of
Danvil1e. in said District, on the 9th day
Of August and 18th day of December next,
each of said days and that six months from
the 2Sth day of June, A. D. 1910, is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated al Danville, this 2Sth day of June,
A. D. 1910.
ASHLEY J. GosS,
HARLEY N. SwASEY,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
William Razey Took Dose of Iodine
While Despondent.

William Razey, aged SO, farm hand,
employed on the SHEPPARD farm at
Waterford. took a large quantity Of
iodine yesterday noon in an attempt to
end his life. DIR. Fitch of this place was
called and the man was brought to
Brightlook hospital, where it is ex-
pected he will recover. Mr.. Razey is a
native of Albany, N. Y, unmarried, and
for several years has worked on farms
around Passumpsic. For some time he
has been in poor health and dependency
Is supposed to have been the cause of
his rash act.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
G A n . Y!
10 Cents a Pound at
BROWNS CIGAR STORE
NORTH DANVILLE.

Miss Margaret Bailey of New York
City is spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Ray c. Palmer.
Willie Hubbard had the misfortune
to fall from a hay wagon Tuesday of
last week and broke his arm.
The Ladies' Aid will hold a social
at the vestry this Wednesday evening.
Ice cream and cake will be served.
Mrs. George H. Stanton and daugh-
ter Anna, spent a few days at Old
Orchard beach the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. G. Stanton were
at Island Pond the past week and
Mrs Stanton will spend a week or so
with her mother, Mrs. Clementine
Johnson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20

Miss Emeline Benedict of Barre and
Mrs. Whitley of Salem, Mass, have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Bene-
dict.
Mrs. Harvey of Peacham was the
guest of Mrs. P. N. Granger over Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Kelly of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Dickinson.
Miss Rosa Santee, a deaconess from
Wilkesbarre. Penn, has been engaged to
assist the pastor of the Methodist
church, in this place for few days. She
will make her head quarters with Mrs.
P. N. Granger.
Mrs Stephen Thurber of East Burke,
spent last week Thursday with her bro
Their, William Mclaughlin.
Miss Bessie Wheeler is sick with ty-
phoid fever.
Mrs. Bert Mclaughlin and daughter
Gertrude, have been quite sick with the
mumps and Mrs. A. B. Pringle is sick
with the shingles. Her daughter Mrs.
Florence Robinson was called here to
care for her.
Miss Ella Mclaughlin who has been
camping at Joe's Pond, returned home
on Monday.
Arthur Pope of West Danville who has
been working at Mr.. Woods is suffering
from blood poisoning.
Wednesday evening, July p, Mr.. Dud-
ley Prescott, of Boston, humorist, ven
triloquist. ETC., will give an entertain
ment at 6. M. 6. Hall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
NOTICE!

DR.. CrdmtOn will be out of
town until August lSt. All
persons whose prescriptions
for glasses are upon his books
may have their lenses re-
placed or prescriptions
promptly refilled by leaving
same at the office, which VIII
be open daily, or at C. G.
Binghdm'S store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Boys Can Make Money

picking up Bones and sending them to us.
We pay 65 cents per hundred for almost
anything in the Bone line, if dry. For
clean, dry, boiled butchers or house
bones we pay as high as IS cents per
hundred. At these prices we pay the
freight from nearly all stations on ship
nents OF 200 pounds or more. Ship in
barrels or cheap sacks.
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
A Few Short W eeks.

Mr.. ]. S.. Bartell, Edwardsville, ILL.,,
writes: "a few months ago my kidneys
became congested. had severe back
ache and pain across the kidneys and
hips. Foley Kidney Pills promptly cured
my backache and corrected the action of
my kidneys. This was brought about
after my using them for only a few short
weeks and I can cheertully recommend
them" c. c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Sales by Rickaby's Agency.

The three-tenement house on Pros
pect avenue, owned by John Gum has
been sold to Edgar and Cordelia
VieulleuX.
Two building lots east of the Chad
wick estate have been purchased by
James and Fanny Burns.
small farm in Waterford, owned
by John Mason of Hartland has been
sold to Gilmore H. Miles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
HARDWICK.

There will be a preliminary hearing
at Hardwick July "a, before Inter
state Commerce Commissioner Charles
A. Prouty in re the alleged rebate
case of c. r. Fletcher and the Hard
wick and Woodbury. railroad
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
A Tickle or Cough,
HOdrSenesS or Sore Throat. means
use The American Throat Tablets
st. Johnsbury Post Office.

The advertised letters at the st. Johnsbury
post 0fnce Tor the week ending July 10 are
Eggleston, Matte; Gentlemen: Beaudeau,
Mr.; Ester, l.; Mcdonald, George B.; WEIGH,
Thomas: Wilson. Harry,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Old Pine Defeated.

The Montpelier Country Club team
defeated the Old Pine Golf team in
their first match of the season at the
home links Saturday afternoon. The
visiting team came over in automo-
biles and some of the players spent
Sunday in the White Mountains. By
the Nassau system of scoring the
match proved to be a close one and
the following is the score:-
COUNTRY CLUB OLD PINE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
OLD PINE

Following the match supper was
served to a large number of members,
their guests and the two teams.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.
Death of John Moore.-Was Victim of Par

Death of John Moore.-was a Victim of Par
a1ysis.
John Moore who was taken sick about
a week ago, passed away at his home on
Saturday. Mr.. Moore was born in Wat
erville, P. O., Jan. 10, 1889. He has
lived in this place for a number of years,
and for sometime conducted the meat
market here. He leaves wife who is in
very feeble health. and who will make
her home for while with Mrs. Mary
Hallett The funeral was held at the
home on Monday, at two O'Clock, Rev.
P. B. Fiske officiating. Those who were
called here on account of the death of
Mr.. Moore were Mrs. R. D. Richard of
Plainfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. Towne of Barre,
James Rumley of California. The burial
was in the St. Johnsbury cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
w. j. ALDRIcH, M. D.

3 Cherry Street, st. Johnsbury, VT.
General Surgery and Gyneco1ogy.
Office hours, / to and to 6 p. m. No
patients seen mornings or Sundays except by
appointment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
G. cRAMToN. M. D.

ST. Johnsbury, VT.
Specialist, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Office 20 Main St. Over Post Office.
Office Hours-9 a.. IA. to p. Even
ings, except Wednesdays from until $50
Appointments for examinations of the eyes
for glasses can be made in advance by letter
or telephone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20

n. n. MILTIMoRE, ME-
Physician and Surgeon. Office and residence
50 Main Street.
Office Hours: So
1890 2
IS
N. E. Phone 1912. Cit. Phone MIST
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
Business Directory.
PHYSICIANS.

Office 961z Railroad Street. Residence 90
Railroad Street.
General Practice. Office hours to a m,
to and to p. Sundays 1 to 2 p. N.
Both Phones.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-20
CHARLOTTE FAIRBANKS, M. D

General practice. Special attention given
diseases of the stomach and kidneys. Office
Hours: SO a. m, 1-2 and rs p. m. Both
telephones. 80 Railroad street, St. Johns
bury, VT.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Denver, Colo, June Is. 1910
Dear Sir-You are hereby notified Of
Special Meeting Of the Rocky Mount
ain Lodge Masonic Temple Association
to be held in the Lodge Rooms, l7l2
Curtis; st., in the City and County Of
Denver, State Of Colorado, on the 18th
day Of July, 1910, 1t 8 O'Clock p. m, /,
for the purpose and object Of consider
ing q certain proposed amendment to
the Articles Of Incorporation Of the
Rocky Mountain Lodge Masonic Temple
Association, Of which you are q member,
and your presence 10 earnestly requested
, Yours very truly,
F. T. BRUCE, Pres.
WIN. sPRAGUE, Sec.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09
THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO.
Mrs. Scott Denesl left WednssAay
for visit in Chicago. st. Louis and
Kansas City.

The True Reformess Of this city
and their friends win take the nrst
excursion and picnic over the Moffat
Road August 1. It will be q hummer
and worth the money.
The Sunshine Club holds IN i'm
portant meeting to which al members
are invited at the home Of Nrs. EAll-
ing. 1919 Clarkson street. nsxt Thurs-
day evening.
Mrs. R. ". Aosby 10 very III.
The Carnation Club has = call meet
ing Tuesday night with Mrs.. Burnett
OF 3912 Lsrimer street All members
are summoned.
There viii be . mooalight picnic at
2710 Arapahoe street Tuesday even
Ing, July II. Music will b furnished
BY the boys band. Come out and give
US lift
Meet u at the MOONLIGHT picnic, tho
first OF the season. at 171O Arapahos
street. July II. Everything in SEE
son-chicken, watermelon. and tho
like.
Fine accommodations for man aad
wife can be secured at 1853 Clarksoo
street. Phone White 137s.
Watch this paper for ths full pro-
gram nsxt week for ths Wosid's Won
der Concert 70 - at Campbell
Chapel Monday, July 18th.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Miss Marshbanks OF Pueblo on July
4th. The happy crowd plunged into
the sea Of fun and mirth making
when special messenger brought the
news Of Johnson's victory. Never has
such an event Of happiness ever been
witnessed in that section Of the city.
Call on Mrs. G. W. Anderson, at 22o9
Washington St., for Hair Goods Of all
kinds. Pompadours and Switches made.
Phone Main TABS.
Watch this paper for the full pro
gram next week for the Worlds Won.
der Concert to bs At Campbell
Chapel Monday, July 18th.
The City Federation OF Colored
Women's Clubs will hold q special
meeting Wednesday, July 1a. at the
residence OF Mrs. Florence Cooper,
2227 fremont Place. The committee
appointed to act on the matter Of
flag for the U. 8. w. v. will make its
report. All members and members OF
all the city clubs are urgently re-
quested to be present.
Mrs. G. 8. Contee and Mrs. Sylvest-
er Stuart left Thursday for q trip
through the South. They will visit
Washington before returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warden. Of Hender-
son, Ky, and Miss Halle Hughes, OF
Mr.. Vernon, Ind, are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Roy.
Mrs. Dena Wilson. OF San Diego,
Calf. enroute to Boston, was In the
city Sunday to visit her sister and
mother. Mrs. E r. Caldwell and Mrs.
Bradford.
Mrs. H. K. Bright, Of Neosho, Mo-,
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. e.
Speights. Sne has also ~ her guest
her sisterin-law. Mrs. Clay Speights,
Of Joplin, Mo.
Mrs. H. r. Butler and daughter are
spending the summer At Crawford,
Nebraska.
Watch this paper for the full pro
gram next week for the Worlds Won
der Concert 70 bs at campbsli
Chapel Monday, July 18th.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09


~A-~ &Ez
For Rent advertisements appear on
page two except such az come to W
too late for such positlonIng. These
appear at cost Of Soc per month, or
SC per line II run BY the week.
FOR RENT-A fve-room cottage
1925 Marion street for SIC. Enquire
Of George Mccullough. of 1851 Hum
boldt street.
FOR RENT-Two neatly furnished
rooms suitable for working ladies.
Phone Purple 1913 or call at 429 24th
street.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
gentlemen only at 2508 Glenarm
Place. Two rooms in modern house.
The True Reformers Of this city
and their friends will take the ffst
excursion and picnic over the Moffat
Road August 4. 1t will be a hummer
and worth the money.
There will be a band concert at
Central Baptist church Friday even
ing, July 18th, Of Clubs Nos. 5 and IA.
Mrs. Sarah Threets and Miss Blair,
Managers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cater, of Denver, will
soon leave for Colorado Springs, and
then for Des Moines, Iowa, where
they will make their home.
To few friends was given a cham
payne supper at the residence of
Mrs. Edward Grice, 2549 Clarkson
street, Tuesday night, in honor of che
tride-elect, Miss Fannye Carpenter,
and Mr.. Royal Clark, recently Of Seat
tie. The house was beautifully decor
ated with ferns and sweet peas. Mr..
and Mrs. George Contee chaperoned
the merry crowd.
The Lizzie Froman Y will meet
Monday, July II, at 2514 East Six
teenth avenue at the residence Of
Master A. O'Neal at 8 O'Clock.
Master Guy Nelson and Royal
Brown made'a flying trip to Colorado
Springs, where they spent three days
visiting the scenic points and old
friends and acQuaintances.
Get a hold on some real estate al
an Investment. It pays IL per cent.
per annum for all moneys paid as
taxes, improvements, etc. Main 6782
will tell you all about It.
Mrs. J. Brantly, Of Grand Junction,
is visiting her friends In the city. She
is having glorious vacation.
Mrs. Alfred Slayton entertained 4
host of young people at her residence
last week In honor of Miss Geraldine
Marshbanks Of Pueblo. The dainty
luncheon vuou rou1o$a ~ Nnra1 ~u ~Uos-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Watch for the date Of the Doll
Contest" and unique Social" to be
given by the Sewing Circle Of Shorter
church.
We again call the attention Of or.
ganizations to the rule Of thls nsws-
paper that resolutions Of coincidence
shall be paid for at the rate Of 50
cents each. This charge ls not made
for profit but to cover the cost. We
feel that II 10 fair that our outlay
shall be paid for since we chserfully
contribute the space.
The interment of the body of the
late Hon. Jos. H. Stuart, attorney-at-
law of this city, took place Wednes-
day morning at II o'clock, at Fair
mount cemetery. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Thomas G.
Broy4 pastqr ,of, the Episcopal
Church Of the Redeemer, and the fol-
lowing persons were In attendance:
Theophilus N. Stuart, Professor Of
English Literature at st. Johns Sem
mary, Barbados, British West Indies,
brother Of the deceased; Messrs.
Hewetson, Watson and Lawhorn. Pro
fessor Stuart was very much pleased
with the undertaker's work, as he
had the privileged opportunity Of
viewing the remains after a period OF
over three months in the vault, and
hardly any signs Of decomposition ap-
peared and therefore, expressed him
self In manner very creditable to
the Lawhorn Undertaking establish
ment. tr
Mrs. Victor Walker left last Tues
day night for Washington, D. c.,
where she will visit her mother and
daughters, who attend Howard Col
lege. One Of her daughters, MISS
Oracle, met with an accident last
week in breaking a small bone in one
Of her ankles, which caused the
mother to leave Denver bit sooner
than she intended.
Mrs. Gill, Of Lincoln, Neb., is in
this city visiting her son. Gland Rob-
tnson, at his home, 1850 Broadway
she would be glad to meet her old
friends.
Miss YlIoie Webster, secretary Of
the Undergraduate Association, has
notified every member Of the board Of
the coming meeting. President FAD
iings means to do what he says.
Mrs. Henry Watkins entertained at
cards and dancing last Saturday
evening, the guests Of honor being
Mr.. Garth and daughter and the new
ly-weds, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Gains.
Mrs. Garth and daughter left for
their home IN Trinidad last Tuesday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09
PROF. WILL TAYLOR, SPECIALIST
ON

Hard corns.
Soft coTns.
: Festered corns.
Nervovascular corns
Vascular eornS
Eliminated CONS. ~
F1brous cofns.
Callasities spotA
Bunions.
Chilblain feet.
IngrowinS nails. =
Call to see me in regard to your
feet. Oil 18th street. Phone Main
Ile9.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Flrst-ciass Dressmaklna and Ladies'
Tailoring by Beatrice Lewis Of 1919.
". 9Th avenue. Take Lawrence car
Miss Eva Carter has opened has
dressmaking pariors at 2111 Arapa-
hoe street. Phone Maine e625. She
will be glad to see old and new Gus
emsrs
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Watch for the date Of the Doll
Contest" and unique Social" to be
given by the Sewing Circle Of Shorter
church.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Watch this papsr for the full pro
gram next week for the Worlds Won
der Concert 70 b at campbsll
Chapel Monday July 1sth.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Brown, the hattsr. ieeatsd at 7teN
Eighteenth street. makes q speciality
ss Sessions, High Ae,lsrs, panssnas
and straw hats. His cieanin9. o,eok.
Ing. flanSIne, Lining and estrw.
ming mskes IN old hat new. A pei.
i've guarantee ooes with oil wesiL
Modsfats prices. oeeds called fee
and dsilvsrsd. Phone Main 3eef.
.. A. Dondurant dealer In sllehtiy
worn meme clothing. oseee eults fes
rent 1o7 Broadway. phons Main
343A
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

For Rent advertisements appear on
page two except such az come to us
too late for such positlonIng. These
appear at cost Of SOC per month, or
Sc per line II run BY the week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Mrs. H. R. Butler and daughter are
spending the summer At Crawford
Nebraska.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Mrs. Alfred Slayton entertained 4
host of young people at her residence
last week In honor Of Miss Geraldine
Marshbanks Of Pueblo. The dainty
luncheon was replete Of floral sugges-
tions of sweet peas and carnations
which were used to carry out the
color scheme. 1t was quite . social
event Of the season.
Mrs. Clara Gilmore, Of Lafayette
street, was the proud hostess Of .
very swell party given in honor Of
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Mrs. R. ". Mosby 10 very IN.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

FOR RENT-A five-room
1926 Marion street for SIG.
OF George Mccullough, of rs:
boldt street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

There will be band concert at
Central Baptist church Friday even
ing, July 18th, Of Clubs Nos. 5 and IA.
Mrs. Sarah Threets and Miss Blair,
Managers.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Watch thIs paper for ths full pro
gram nsxt week for The Worries Won
der Concert 70 - At Campbell
NhanAI AAaAax oss1,s ADAh
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

The True Reformers Of
and their friends win take
excursion and picnic over {
Road August 1. It will be
and worth the money.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

Mrs. J. Brantly, Of Grand Junction
Is visiting her friends In the city. Sh
is having q glorious vacation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-04-05
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Union Times 1t is with sincere re-
gret that we learn of the recent illness
of the editor of Progress, Mr. Allan
Nicholson. He was operated on for ap-
pendicitis Thursday morning, and
strong hopes Of his recovery are held by
his friends. We trust he may be re-
stored to health at an early day.
The jury in the case of Calhoun
Harris, charged with embeZZling the
funds Of the Orr cotton mill, in Ander-
son, was unable to agree upon Ver-
dict, standing six 10 six The defense
surprised the prosecution by failing to
put up testimony. There was short
age of some $4,000, but the testimony
failed to show satisfactory to the entire
jury, that the defendant had committed
a forgery as had been charged.
BY an overwhelming majority, 1910
to 6S, the city Of Columbia last Satur-
day, decided to adopt the commission
form of government, for which "ppor-
tunity has been afforded by recent act
of the general assembly For Il num-
Der of years past the city has been
governed by Il mayor and sixteen al
dermcn the mayor elected at large and
and the aldermen by wards. The new
government will be by Il mayor and
four commissioners, all elected at large,
with this, acts are at all times subject
to the approval of Il majority of the
voters.
- Chester, April 3: The case of otis
Hilton, white, indicted for the killing
Of John Beatty, colured, near the South
ern railway station here on the 26th of
February, was called for trial Thurs
day morning. The hearing attracted
intense interest throughout the county,
and during tine progress Of the trial
the court house was filled to its capaci-
ty. The jury retired to their room
about noon Friday and at the aSScmb-
ling of court this morning at $50
o'clock came into court with verdict
of guilty, with recommendation to mcr-
cy.
- Columbia, April |: DR.. j. w. Bah
cock, superintendent of the state hos
pital for the insane, DR.. Robert Wilson,
Jr., chairman of the state board of
health, Judge r. O. Purdy, DR.. George
Il. CrOmer, Il well known educator. ana
Leroy Springs, a successful tnancler,
were today appointed by Gov. AnScl as
members of the commission provided
for by resolution of the last general
assembly To purchase other lands and
erect buildings to relieve the cOngcStcd
condition at the state hospital for the
insane. The commission is authorized
under the resolution Ia borrow $lO0.OdO
for the state to carry on the work: the
commission is to receive s. Il day and
expenses while actually engaged in tn"
work. The commission will reprrt the
results Of its work to the next general
assembly. The resolution under which
this commission was Oppointcd WAS Il
compromise between the minority and
majority report of the asylum invcSti-
cation committee.