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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-30
BOILING TO DEATH.
Terrible Torture That Was Once the
Law In England.

In England during the reign Of
Henry VIII. the public mind became
greatly excited through several cases
Of poisoning, and parliament enacted
law making boiling to death the pen
atty. This law was on the statute
books about sixteen years. 1t was
made retroactive, so as to take in
case that chiefly prompted its enact
ment-that of Richard Rose, other
wise Coke, the bishop of Rochester's
cook, who poisoned seventeen PERSONS
two of whom died. Coke was boiled
at Rochester. The infiction was at
tended with peculiar cruelty, as Coke
was put into caldron Of cold water
and gradually cooked to death.
A few years later, in March, 1912,
young woman named Margaret Davy
was punished in a similar way on con-
victiOn of poisoning. The public was
not satisfied as to her guilt, and, not
withstanding the comparatively slow
travel of news in those days, the story
Of Margaret Davy's trial and punish
ment soon spread through the king
dom and aroused universal horror
Boiling to death remained on the stat
ute books, however, as long as Henry
reigned, perhaps because the mOnarc
himself had a dread of being poisoned.
Immediately after his death parlia-
ment repealed the law.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-30
CHARGES WILL BE UPHELD
Sentiment at Albany In Regard to
Aids Bribery Case

Albany. March 27.-One Of Sena-
tor Aids closest political friends is
said to have informed him that he
might just as We'll prepare for the
worst. This but echoes the general
feeling here that the man Senator
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-30
Little Fellow Kills His Sister

Laquin, Pa, March 25.-John
Dagistino, 5 years old, shot and killed
his 2-year-old sister while playing
with a gun. The gun hung over their
parents bed and they evidently
climbed on the bed and managed to
take -it=d0wn
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-30
PIatt's Fortune Goes to Sons

OWego, n. Y, March 27.-The
will of former Senator Thomas C.
Platt was admitted to probate here.
The will makes Platt's three sons full
heirs and executors. The value OF
the estate is not given.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-30
NO BIG RAILROAD STRIKE

Only Few Terms of Peace Remain to
Be-Arranged
New York, March 27.-AIl danger
of a strike of 1875 600 railroad en-
pIoyes on more than fifty lines in the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-30
Relatively Speakinu.

''He must be put out Of the way
said the feudal king. But, your maj
esty," protested the lord nigh execu-
toner, ''he is your first cousin" 'T
know, but I prefer to have him my
cousin once removed Philadelphia
Record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
THREE INSPECTORS
 WILL VISIT MINE
HILLHOUSE SAYS THEY WANT TO BE SURE EVERYTHING IS RIGHT AT PALOs BEFORE WORK IS RE- sUMED THERE

hi order to see to 1t that no point IS overlooked in the inspection of Palos mine tomorrow, Chief Mine Inspector Hillhouse stated yesterday that he would carry with him to Palos both his as sistants. The associate inspectors are Robert Neal and P. w. Dickerson, both of whom are expert miners and men thor oughly familiar with the mine at Palos.
 II want the people to know that Mon day I shall carry all the state inspectors to Palos," said Chief Inspector Hillhouse q intend to give that mine thorough inspection and shall take pains to see that every state law is complied with be- fore permission is given to resume. Our inspection will extend over every foot of ground in the mine, while every head ing will be carefully looked over.'
 It is remembered that 80 men lost their lives in Palos mine about six weeks ago and since that time the mine has been out of commission. Chief Inspector Hillhouse in his report of conditions said he would not allow the mine to resume until every precaution had been observed to render the mine as safe as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
HARRIS IN CITY
Southern General Superintendent Dis-
 cusses Condition of Crops

c. L. Harris, general superintendent of the Western district of the Southern railway, returned yesterday from an in spection trip of the Mobile division. To- day he will leave for Atlanta to make an inspection of the Atlanta and Chattanooga divisions. MT. Harris said although the rains had done some damage. the results were not so bad as was expected.
 I've have suffered comparatively little from the storms, but the damage to the maintenance department has been some what expensive" he said. '"The bridges have held up very well after such deluges as we have experienced. However, we have lately been constructing them of con crete and they are not expected to give way easily.
 "The crop damage from our reports has been rather heavy, although the full re- suits cannot be estimated yet. The fruit movements have been delayed a little on account of the rains and some nursery men have lost some products. However for the past two or three days the gather CTS have been busy and the crop of fruit is now moving steadily to market. The fruit situation this year is said to be the best in several seasons, although the late cold weather was expected to injure it greatly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
MINE EXAMINATIONS
Large Class Will Try for Foremen's
 Certificates Next Thursday

Applications which numerically are ex- pected to be the record in the state are pouring into the office of the state mine inspector for mine foremen's licenses. The examination on which certificates will be issued will be held beginning Thursday morning, July IA. The ex- aminations will continue until the 18th and papers will be graded by the exam iners shortly thereafter. The class will be examined by the board of examiners composed of Erslsine Ramsay, Thomas Tinney, P. J. Rogers and George Bar Der.
 The examinations will be held in the Chamber of Commerce building in one of the halls which has been provided for the purpose.
 ''The class for examination this year will be one of the largest ever held" said James Hillhouse, chief mine inspec- tor. We are expecting about 50 men to apply for licenses and of this number I should think majority will pass the examination. The examination applica- tions are coming from a desirable class of miners and I expect some fine mine foremen will be licensed after the ex- animation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
TO THE EDITOR
Superintendent Persons Explains

SuDertnten0ent ferBOuB hXpiuhnS To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In The Age-Herald of this morning, in an article from your Bessemer corre- spondent, there appears what might be in terpreted an interview with me in ref erence to the unfortunate school contro- versy now in progress at Mobile. Per init me to say that I have authorized no one to quote me in reference to the mat ter. In casual conversation with your correspondent merely mentioned to him the interest that the controversy had aroused as revealed through the news papers published in Mobile. I made no such statement as that attributed to me as the cause of the present situation. and I had not the remotest idea that any thing said by me was to be used for pub lication. I have quite enough to engage me in attending to my own school affairs and I certainly have no desire to intrude my opinions into the Mobile controversy. Please do me the kindness to publish this card. Yours very truly.
 A. A. PERSONS,
 Superintendent of Schools. Bessemer. July 8. 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
HORACE HAMMOND RETURNS
Says Iron Will Advance Within Thirty
 Days or All Signs Fail

Horace Hammond of Hammond-Byrd & Co.,. iron brokers. returned yesterday from a business trip to several eastern points. MT. Hammond believes that within 30 days the iron market will be very much better than it has been in several months past.
 "The fact that several furnaces have recently closed down has already had it's effect upon the iron market" he said. ''The prices will advance within 30 days or all indications will fail.
 'The stocks now are even but by the end of the present month sales will have been made that will decrease the stocks considerably and then prices will advance in proportion. We do not be- lieve any uneasiness should be felt over the fact that a few furnaces are shutting down temporarily The very best results will come from this move."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

public library for the blind, main tained in connection with the library for the seeing. The president took the chair and called the' meeting of the sightless to order and the secrc- tary opened the routine business by | reading the minutes.
 By reading the minutes.
 The secretary did not wear glasses to aid him in reading the minutes, nor
 did he ask that the lights be turned on.
 The secretary read the minutes with his finger minutes of the previous
 meeting, which he had written in an
 up to- date, twentieth century diary for the blind. Then reports were heard
 regarding the progress that has been
 made in securing donations for the
 Public Library for the Blind
 It is an object lesson well worth | remembering to see such a meeting. There they sat each the epitome of
 quiet resignation, Hike Patience on a
 monument, smiling at Grief and dis cussed their plans for public library. One member who was recognized stated he could not see why certain
 books not in the collection could not be obtained. Various members of the far-seeing public have joined with him
 in stating they cannot see why, and the result Is that the canvass for donations has been productive of good results. And the blind appreciate it. They do not while away the summer hours with going into ecstasies over the | latest best seller. The average patron of the library of the blind is per haps a more sincere lover of good lit- erature than the average patron of the | library for the more fortunate. It is strangely interesting, says the | librarian, to have one of the sightless come into the rooms of the library and call for "The Odyssey" or The Iliad.'
 or "The Aeneid," and to turn away with a look of disappointment on his pale face when told that 1t is in circula- ton. Thousands of people with perfect sight have never read such books, and | thousands of others have never heard of them.
 These people know life, and know
 what is worth while in life. Long lack Of the means whereby to enjoy trifles
 has given them unerring ability to separate the grain from the chaff and what they do Is worth while and what they read worth reading.
 Birmingham is a city of progress; even her blind are progressive. Instead of complaining of the seasons return | ing without sight of vernal bloom Bir- | minghams blind have been at work and the Public Library for the Blind
 has been made reality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
NEW DINING CAR
New All-Steel Car Is Put in Service on
 Louisville and Nashville

The latest steel diner to be constructed by the Louisville and Nashville railroad was attached to the afternoon south bound train yesterday. The car attracted quite little attention by its elegance, and while standing in the station several people went inside to look at the latest creation in railway cafes.
 The car is constructed of steel and is a few feet longer than the old cars The exterior conforms with the standard col ors used by the Louisville and Nashville. The interior is very handsome. The ta- bles are of mahogany and match the pam el effect, which is of the same wood. The interior is spacious and far more roomy than most dining cars. The kitchen is larger than the ordinary car and every convenience is at hand for the prompt and proper serving of meals. The car went to New Orleans yesterday and will be operated on this line permanently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
PUBLIC
 LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND
BY EDWIN TOnGERsON

One John Milton once remarked com- plainingly:
 Thus with the year Seasons return; but not to me re- Day, or the sweet approach of even
 or morn,
 Or sight of vernal bloom, or sum
 mer's rose.
 The blind molder of epic blank verse doubtless thought he had ample req son for voicing his immortal complaint, but Birmingham's blind fail to see 1t that way. Birmingham has her blind -50 or more unfortunates-but they are philosophic and besidef being phil osophic they keep abreast with the times and, unlike Milton, are either too busy or too wise to complain of tile days failure to return.
 When people who have not eyes with which to read ask for a public library 1t is time for the seeing pub lie to sit up and take notice.
 In certain shelves of the Birmfng g. ham Public Library there is a modest collection of odd-looking books, each of which is about the size of a fam fly Bible, but weighs scarcely more than a Sunday newspaper Open one and you see what appears to be an edition of the Code of Hammurabi in the original cuneiform. The charac- ters of the text consist of a success sion Of raised dots and to the un- itiated they are Greek. The covers of various of these volumes impart the information that the collection in- cludes a number of the books of the Bible, the Odyssey perhaps, the Iliad. Paradise Lost and sundry other speci- mems of light literature.
 These books have been printed, spe- cially and especially. for the blind and comprise the Birmingham Public Library for the Blind.
 Seeking the proverbial strength of unity, the blind people of Birming- ham have organized, not for shorter hours and longer wages, but for mu- tual benefit.
 The Birmingham Association for the Blind held a meeting last Tuesday afternoon in the rooms of the public library and discussed the movement that has been started to enlarge the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
CONDUCTOR KILLED
 AT HALEYVILLE
HE LIVED IN BIRMINGHAM AND LEAVES A BRIDE OF THREE MONTHs-FUNERAL TODAY

Russelvile, July 9.-(special.)-C. D. Robson, freight conductor on the Illi- nois Central railroad, was killed at Haley vile, 25 miles south of Russellville, today. Robson, whose home was in Edward vile, Ga., had just arrived in Haleyville with his train and was putting it up when In some manner the train backed upon him, killing him instantly.
 Robson had only been married three months.
 It was learned in Birmingham that Con- ductor c. D. Robson of the Illinois Gen. tral was run over and killed yesterday ! morning at Haleyville by engine No 66s. Engineer William Williams was in charge when the accident happened. Robson S left leg and arm were severed from his body and he died soon after the accident.
 Robson was a young man, being only 29 years of age, and had been married but three months. He is survived by his widow bride, who lives at 2010 Avenue H.
 A short funeral service will be held at the residence this afternoon and the body will then be sent to Sandisville, Ga., for interment by the Gaudin Undertaking company.
 Conductor Robson is the man who was with Conductor G. A. Black about a week ago when Black was attacked by two
 negroes at Pratt City and severely cut. Robson left Birmingham Friday night on Train No. 25s at Il o'clock. There is no switch engine at Haleysville and Robson was using his engine and crew to help
 make up the train for Jackson. He was assisting Engineer Perue and was flag ging the switching train when Engine No. 66S, which had been cut off from its train, to do the switching, backed onto Robson. MT. Robson was we'll known in Bir- mingham, where he had many friends. He was member of the Brotherhood of
 Railroad Trainmen. He suffered terribly
 after the accident until he died. His young wife was almost prostrated when
 the news of her husbands death reached her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Thefts Reported Yesterday

A Waltham gold watch was stolen yes terday from J. R. O'Hara in room 1227, Brown Marx building.
 Mrs. Sooter, 1926 North Sixteenth street had seven chickens stolen from her yes terday.
 A lot of clothing, consisting of gentle mans green suit, three pairs of trousers and other wearing apparel, was stolen from Copeland Bros. 419 North Nine teenth street, yesterday.
 A black frame Tribune bicycle was stolen from Joseph Fox yesterday. Joseph lives at 506 Fourteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
BAND CONCERT
 THIS AFTERNOON

Shows Concert band will present the following programme at Capitol park this afternoon. commencing promptly at 4:3O O clock:
 March, Wild Cherries" Ted Snyder. Selection, "Prima Donna," Herbert. Waltz, "Ensuendo Seductor." George Roses.
 Grand selection, Faust" Gounod. . ''Bohemia.' Frolique san-Souci. L. o. Smith.
 Intermission.
 March. "The Banner Bearer" Fred Jewel
 Selection, "Three Twins" Karl Hoschna. "O-ga-la-la," Indian intermezzo. Ted Snyder.
 Dream waltz. W. c. Powell
 Gall Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

S25, GOO peace appeal at big banquet at the Hotel Cecil and the appeal was duly launched Sir William Lawson was the only contributor to come forward and he promised $5OO0 on the condition that An drew Carnegie consented to be president of the movement, and that the 92o,0o0 was raised within year It appears that Mr Carnegie came to the conclusion, from what I hear. that the promoters of the movement intended to get the balance of the money from him and he 'cannily'
 decided that he was already president or a sufficient number of peace societies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

One small bottle of Halls Texas Wonder cures Kidney and Bladder troubles, Gravel, Diabetes, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Weak and Lame Backs, in all ages. Write to pr, E. w. Hall. 2926 Olive street, St. Louis. for local testimonials. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
MANY AMERICANS
 INVADE IRELAND
Every Ship Unloads Hundreds
 of Returning Irishmen
THE CATTLE SITUATION
Reaching Serious Stage-Im- portation of Beef Cattle Is
 Being Considered

Dublin, July 9-(Special)-The Ameri- can invasion is now at it's height and there have never before been so many Americans in Ireland. Every ship which lands at Queenstown drops three or four hundred home coming Irish-Americans. this, rarely less. One steamer had nearly TOO passengers for Queenstown
 And Ireland is taking care of them, too' from one end of the country to the other I hear tales of the good times being pre- pared for the homecomers.
 So successful has been the movement this year that I understand it is to be made a permanent institution and 1t is probable next year the number of tourists will be even greater than it has been this year.
 At the Claremorris quarter sessions re- gently an interesting ejectment was heard at the suit of MT. Martin Griffith against Mir. Ferrall Mcdonnell. Dunmore, in respect of licensed premises in the town of Claremorris in the occupation of MT. James Henehan. The ejectment was based on lease which the court held ex- pired on the death of the king. There are quite a number of business houses in Claremorris the leases of which expired on the death of the king.
 At a meeting of the South of Ireland Cattle Trade association, Mir. Dillon, the chairman. referred to the scarcity of beef. and said the matter had now become so serious that the meat traders of Eng land were agitating for the opening of Irish ports to Canadian and Argentine store cattle. This was a desperate exper- iment to advocate, especially now. when it was announced that a serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease had occurred in no fewer than five centers in the Ar genuine Republic.
 If this outbreak had never occurred the removal of the embargo would not sat isfy the cry for cheap meat, because there were no restrictions on the importation of dead meat or on fat cattle, to be slaugh- tered on arrival from the United States or Canada.
 English Scottish and Irish farmers had to fight against this unfair competition. with the result that. finding the raising of beef unremunerative, they also, in a
  and contented themselves with supplying, in the summer and autumn, what was known as grass beef"
 The gravity of the situation could not be overestimated, and a national duty devolved upon their agriculturalists to rise to the occasion, recognizing that an immediate return to tillage to a larger ex- tent than ever prevailed before would ,,lone avert a meat famine. The govern rlent should aid financially and in worry g ubstantial manner our agriculturalists to tide over this crisis.
 The profits of the Belfast corporation e e'ectricity department last year amount ed 10 s55,0O0, s25. oe0 of which was handed over in relief of rates.
 At a meeting of the Londonderry dis trict council a member proposed that two pairs of ounce gloves should be bought SO that members might settle their diff ferences promptly and without undue ar gumeat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

Boys BlOuses Il With Collars and Without 39c for 50c quality. 49c for 75c soft collar
 kind.
 59c for 75c laundered
 ones.
 69c for $1 Pongee. 79c for $1 laundered. This takes in Blach's re- nowned line of silk-like pongees and the launder- ed blouses. In connection we are selling Khaki II Knickers at 50c, 75c and N $1.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

WV dS1n Ou190
 Russians and Blouses. 98c for $1.25 and $1.5O
 Wash Suits for boys. $1.38 for $2 Wash Suits. $1.68 for S2.50 Wash Suits S1.98 for $3 Wash Suits. $2.98 for $4 Wash Suits. $3.48 for $5 Wash Suits. The splendid workman ship of these suits makes them especially desirable, It is no cleverness to quote little prices. No-it is to give values like these for the little prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Mems Suits

Men>S SulfS
 Broken Lines, Small Lots. S16.50 for $25 De Luxe. $16.50 for $25 Stein Bloch. $29.75 for S35 Suits. $29.75 for $40 Suits. $29.75 for $45 Suits. $29.75 for $50 Suits. Blach's De Luxe and Stein-Bloch in all lines. For $29.75 you now can have the best suit value in this or any other store. It is not possible to make better clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

Peace societies are cropping up all over England One of the most recent was a movement which had for its object
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
READ THIS

Bessemer. July s. 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10

E. X w. Shirts
 Real Earl md Wilson's. $1.10 for $1.50 grade. $1.35 for S2.O0 grade. $1.65 for $2.50 grade. S1.95 for $500 grade S2.45 for $3.50 grade. $2.45 for $500 grade
 All Sizes, Even Up to IS Neck Only exception to free and unlimited choice in this sale are the Prince Albert Full Dress and other linen staples. Every shirt fully guaranteed, same as usual
The daily Alaskan., 1910-10-06
POPULAR HOTEL
CHANGES HANDS

ON October rrs, the Scott Hotel.
Of Carross chagned management wit
Tbos. Kerrlish retiring and Dan Me
Kenzie and All Scott assuming eharg
Of This popular hosiery
While operating the Scott Hotel,
Thos Kerruish made many friends an
catered TO their wants in a truly hos
pitabIg way and his SUCCESSORS are
vel known and eminenuy fitted 10
carry On the business and sustain the
reputation 10 this old landmark in
Carcruss
The Soou hotel viii be headQuaT-
tsrs toT the Aun Stas, line this win
lar as weH as the stopping place OF
many OF the mining men who are in
I-rvsgrI in the Conrad district
The daily Alaskan., 1910-10-06

The above article refers 20 Mr. and
Mis- Georse r. Howard, who recently
left skagway after residence of Y
years % take up their residence in
siJka
The editor oi the Thl.Dset has ey-
identity based The ar,ile on the min
is-rr.A appearance OF MI George
r Howard AlJho Mr Howard would
be- a cTedi, TO the cloth he has never
occupied the position OF rector OF the
lo,aI Episcopal church while be has
beeu Oue OF the foremost workers
Ia 4 since lJs organization in ISsS.
Mr.. Howard is the private secret
AIRY OF Bishop Rowe and without
doubt Vii be a good one and credit
70 the popular bishop and the church,