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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-23
FAIRFIELD.

Mr.. Jenn!son Of Sheldon was in town
Sunday.-Miss Goldle Coon of East Fair
field spent sunday at her home-Miss
Lenath Sou,e Of Cambridge Is at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs 3.
Allen Soule.-Mr and Mrs. \. p. Soule
of St Adams were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs S. Allen Soule Sunday.-AIra.
Edward Pioof Is moving from the Tierney
farm to bakersfield Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Burnor were at the home of Mrs.
Burnor's parents, Mr.. and Mrs William
Adams, Sunday.-Mss Hannah league is
ill-George Soule of St. Adams was IN
town Sunday.-Miss Florence McC;inn Of
st. Adams spent Sunday at the homo
of her parents. Mr. and Mrs owen Nc
CHM. -Bradley Parocloc ST.. sustained a
fracture of one leg above the ankle while
handling a colt Saturday.
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HUNTINGTON CENTER.

Mrs. David White and daughter. Mrs
Howard Averill of Middlebury, returned
Monday after a week with their sister
and aunt, Mrs. II. l.. Hallock.-Mr. and
Mrs. 9. L. Grover of Underhill were In
town Saturday.-Mrs. Lillian Rounds re-
turned to her work for Clarence Brush at
Bolton Saturday.-O. c. Hallock has pur-
chased the Linus Rounds farm.
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MILTON BORO.

Harry Richards and Vernon Bullock
spent Friday night and Saturday at
Champlan, the guests of Russell and
Dewey McNall.-Hobart Richards and r.
+. Kinney We're in Burlington May l6.
Mr. Richards bought him a new team
George Morse and mother Mrs Colby.
are at Camp Watson.Clark Mitchell be-
gan running his meat cart Wednesday
and r. g. Barrows his meat and grocery
cart Thursday. remains of Enoch
White were taken from the vault and
the burial was at St Adams at two
a rlnck WndnesdaX.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-23

passed Sunday at the home of r. S.
Phillips Special services were held at
ST. Anthony's Church Sunday. The Rt
Rev. Bishop j. j. Rice OF Burlington, as
sisted by Father Campeau Of this place,
Father Coran OF Swanton and Father
Boivin Of st. Adams, was present and
administered confirmation to a class Of
q. The new bell was also consecratod
and named Joseph John. The services
were largely attended, over $50 being
present Mrs VIII Bates of st. Adams
is the guest of Mrs M a. Page.
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JERICHO CENTEE

The Rev. c. c. Adams of Essex juno
ton preached here Sunday in exchange
with the Rev. 8. II. Barnum.-Mrs J. w.
Hart has returned from Burlington.
high school defeated Richmond Saturday
by a score of IS to 6-Mrs. Oshurne and
niece. Miss Gretchen Allen, are visiting
at Mrs L. L. BARRIERS in Winoosk val
ley for a few days.-Thomas Moran was
at home from Burlington over Sunday
Schools in the village will be closed Fri
day while the teachers attend a confer
ence in Richmond Foreign Mission
airy society will meet Thursday afternoon
at two O'Clock with Mrs Fletcher d. Nc
Gnnis. The leader Is Mrs. f. b. Jordan.
On account of the rain the bail game
between the high school and the men of
the village was postponed Wednesday,
+. A. Stiles and the Rev. s. II. Barnum
are in Middlebury attending the confer
ence of Congregational Churches
Among the visitors In Burlington Mon
day were Mrs. 1sham. Mr.. and Mrs. f.
b. Jordan and daughter. Constance. Mrs.
Charles Bell. Mrs. Frances Barnum. Mr..
and Mrs. l.. u. Moulton and Mrs. Hig-
gins.-Carl MOulton was in Swanton Sat-
urday.-Edward Rugg has finished work
for Thomas Moran.-F. S. Ransom Is
putting in a steel ceiling in the village
hall.--Mrs Esther Lane has returned
from Essex, where she spent the winter.
Her son. George b. Lane of Massa-
chusetts. has been visiting her.-Mrs.
Cushman Of Burlington has been visiting
at G. c. Bcknells for few days.-Ar-
thur Bentley has returned from Detroit.
where he went a week ago. expecting to
remain.-Martin A Bullock is at the
Corners doing interior work on the house
of W. r. Curtis-NeXt Tuesday evening
the grange will give a memorial social.
Several veterans at the village will
speak. There will be national songs
Following the exercises strawberries and
cake will be served.
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BEAVER.

Herbert Blake has moved from Thomas
Ryan's farm house In Goodrich hill to
that of w S. Daniels s.-Cyrus HELEN
and Lyman Leach went to stowe with
their automobile SundaY.-Herhert
Wright of St Adams was at the home
Of his sister thee first OF the week
Belborn Larnard has moved onto Thomas
Ryans farm on Georgia Hill
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SHELBURNE.

Free exhibition and lecture to be held
In town hail. Shelburne. Wednesday, May
% afternoon and evening. Illustrated
lecture at 1870 p. m. This exhibition forms
"A part of the campaign against consump-
ton. the white plague, by the Vermont
State board Of health. 1l9. l7and 81
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ST. GEORGE.

Albert Williams and daughter. Dorothy,
of Burlington, spent Sunday In town.
Mrs. Edward kehoe Is confined to the
house with rheumatism.-Mrs Lawrence
Welinger and daughter, Abble, spent
Saturday in Williston and Mrs, Ira
Wescott have returned to Montpelier
after passing two weeks with his mother,
Mrs Miranda WescOtt.
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-.
begin at eleven CLOCK In the morning.
The program WIN "' "s follows: Read
ing of records anu election of officers;
reports Of committees; MISUNDERSTANDING,
Its Relation 10 the Intestinal Tract"
Or. John GIBSON 'Artcrio-Scloross. Its
Relation to the Kidneys and Heart &"
DR.. c. II. Hcecher of Burlington; cod
Age Deferred n review, DR. n T.,
Pierce Of Swanton. Dinner will no
served at the American House Dr r
Reynolds Patton of Fairfield f. ,bc rrosi.
dent and pr T.. \. HYATT of ,bis o,,,,
secretary.
The IT. Rcv. Arthur G 4 ,Iau ,vho
was 70 vlsit st. Iukc's norish rox, Gu
dav and administer conriruotio,, 70 i,
cIaes vi, not como to ., ,u....,. ...,,
nrxt scntombcr. Tho visi. e. ,a,,,a,o',
ov.inr IN lin. IN hoal,b ,r ,,.,. ,I.,,
NJ, ,n1 Mrs. ]. + cot, ,,anl :,
hv . pr,,bor of MIR rol,.. u.,,.,
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UNDERHILt.

Mr.. Perkins died at the home of his
son. IL. w. Perkins, Monday morning.
Ills death was due to a severe shock of
paralFsis.-The steam mill belonging to
H. IS. Howard was burned to the
ground early Monday morning. The fire
was not discovered until 1t had gained
such Roadway that it was impossible TO
save the building, but prompt action
saved the lumber and kept the fire in
check. The loss was partly covered by
insurance. The origin of the fire is not
known-Mr. and Mrs. y. NJ. rhurston Of
FLORIDA are visiting her mother, Mrs. A.
w. Edwards. There will be union pre-
memorial services at the Methodist
Church next Sunday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-23

Wyman IIolcomb and sons, Emmett and
Ransom, have returned to the island to
live after having lived in Burlington the
past few yoars.-Mr and Mrs Walter
McCuen Of Boston are visiting Mrs. Nc
Cucns father, Joseph Duba, Sr.-Mr
and Mrs. Josie Duba, Jr., have returned
to the island and are living In theii
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ISLE LA NOTE.

Mrs n. w. Fisk returned from New
York Saturday Hazel Parmalee
of st. Adams is visiting Mrs. d. r,
Trombly Mrs. Lena Montgomery was
at home from Burlington over Sunday. -
Mrs Felinda Duba and daughter have
returned from Boston.-Mr and Mrs.
Norman Hazen of North Hero spent Sun
day at ID. +. Trombly s.--Stanley Pike
has gone to Burlington. where no has n
position In the Howard Bank-Mrs.
Julia Pike, who has beer housekeeper
for Fred Fortune for the past few
months has gone to Alburs for several
weeks to stay with her daughter, Mrs.
Jack Reynolds,-D r. Trombly went 70
Montpelier Tuesday TO attend the pro-
baton officers meeting.--Mr. ana Mrs.
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who has been visiting in Bristol return
ed Monday. Miss Katherine Root of
Il. II. y. passed Sunday at her home
here.-Mr. and Mrs. Louis j. Dean WIS.,
tied Mrs. Deans parents, Mr.. and Mrs
III. A. williams, in Shoreham last week
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
CEMETERY LINE
 RFOPENED TO PUBLIC
STREET CAR COMPANY HAS FIN ISHED IMPROVEMENTS ON ITS
 PlfLLEN STREET DIVISION
Will Double Track Main Street and Lay Heavier Rail Before Win
 ter Sets in.

The first of the extensive improve ments which w.hl be made on the street car line, announced some time ago by the officials o fthe Pine Bluff Company, was completed yesterday when the West Pullen or Cemetery line was again opened for traffic, and beginning this morning cars Will run over the new tracks which have been laid on that line
 The old rails were replaced by 70 pound steel rails or a concrete base. All lines in the city will undergo the same change and before the winter is over Pine Bluff will have Cne of the best systems of any city ts size in the south.
 The force of men who have been at work on the cemetery line have been transferred to the end of West Second avenue and will begin this morning the replacing of the lighter. rails. Following the relaying of heavier steel on West Second avenue the double tracking of Main street from Second avenue to Sixth will begin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
KRESS MAY HAVE
 COMPETITOR HERE
Trustees of New Second Avenue Sky Scraper Negotiating With Firm
 For Twenty-Five Year Lease

The trustees of the proposed Xe story Masonic Temple to be erected al Second avenue and Chesnut street, are negotiating with a syndicate sim liar to s. H. Kress and Company for the lease of the first and second floors of their build 'ng. This syndi- cate has a chain of stores in the South and are said to be favorably impressed with the future posslbili- ties of Pine Bluff as an important business center as they desire a twenty or twenty-five year lease.
 The proposed Masonic Temple will be 30 by 154, fronting on West Second avenue, and will be constructed of reinforced concrete, fireproof and modern in every respect. The new gkv-scraper will be an ornament on West Second avenue.
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NO FREE PASSAGE
 FOR AMERICAN SHIPS
Conference Committee on Panama Canal Fill RecOnsiders Important
 Provision.

Washington, Aug. 14-Striking out only the provision which granted only free passage to American ships engaged in foreign trade, the confer ence committee on the Panama canal bill today agreed on a measure which will revolutionize the shipping com merce of the United States.
 The, provision giving free passage for American foreign shipping was stricken out because the committee did not deem it wise to complicate the more revolutionary legislation with any question of treaty obligations. This provision was not in the bill as it passed the House and is not deem- ed important at this time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
NEW COMPANY WILL
 DRILL FOR OIL HERE

Articles of incorporation for the Southern Petroleum Company were filed yesterday in the county clerk Cffice. The new firm is composed of F. c. Smart, president; George s. Linn, vice pres dent and Hubert B.. Strange, secretary and treasurer. who will also be the directors of the concern for the present. The com pany Was organized 10 develop oil lands in this county and section. Mir. Linn recently returned from Califor- nia, where he was connected with a large oil compay and he is confident that oil can be found in quantities in th's county, near where drillings have bee made in recent months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
FINDS YOUNG DAUGHTER
 IN LITTLE ROCK

Mrs. H. c. Terry of Pine Blt!ff' who came to Little Rock yesterday ill search for her daughter, Myrtle Ter-' rv 17 years old, who left Pine Bluff Saturday. The g'rl was located at a hotel near the Union station where she had been, since her arrival ln rit+la Rock. with man whose name she said she did not know. The mother says this is the second tune in six months the girl has run away from home-Listle Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
Chamber Of Commerce
 Meeting Tonight
Every Citizen Interested In tile Well fare of This City Is Invited
 To Attend.


 A call has been issued by the Chamber of Commerce for mass meeting to be held in the headquar- ters in the Citizens Bang building to- night. The call issued yesterday fol- lows:
 Dear Sir-4Are you for Pine Bluff? Do you believe in her future? If so, come to a meeting at the Chamber of Thurs Iay-night at p. m A. this meeting matter will be taken up that vitally interests every citizen of Pine Bluff. Come and bring some one else with you.
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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NEW TEACHERS FOR
 ~. THE HIGH SCHOOL

Junius Jordan, superintendent of the Pine Bluff public schools yester- day recommended to the school board the name of Miss Sallie Gray to suc- ceed Ruby Gibson as the English teacher at the High School Miss Gray was formerly of this city but for several years has been teaching in several Texas cities.
 Miss Irene Bassett, of Sterling, H., will be the head of the Domestic Science Department, new depart ment to be established at the High School the coming term. Miss Bas- sett is a graduate of the Domestic Science School. of Detroit. Mich, and has had considerable experience.
 The successor to Prof. A. B. Moore, who taught manuel training last year, has not been named.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
EARDROPS MORE THAN
 15O YEARS OLN

A. G. Kahn and Company, Main street jewellers, have on display in their show window a unique piece of jewelry, in the shape of pair of Turkish eardrops, which, it is claimed are more than 150 years old. They are made of silver gilt and set with a number of small uncut diamonds. They are made up of an ear p'ece and a heavy pear shape pendant and resemble in many respects the ear drops now so much in vogue. They are heirlooms in the family of George Charlequi, young Greek employed at the Busy Bee Cafe, and are said to have been "lifted' in a Turkish raid by one of his ancestors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
REED AND PERRY GET
 CONTRACT FOR FINE HOME

Contractors Reed and Perry have ben awarded the contract for the erection of a handsome two-story bungalow for T. l.. Brummitt. at Seventeenth avenue and Walnut street. The house will be modern in every respect and will cost about $4,000. The plans and specifications were made by the contractors. Con- strution will begin as soon as the ma- terial is assembled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
SAYS STATEMENT IS UN-
 TRUTHFUL AND DlSHONEsI

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug 14.-Coionel Roosevelt characterized as "untrut2- full and dishonest in dlctateo statement tonight, the assertion ol ,peniam;n B. O'Dell before the Senate investigating committee in Washing ton that Roosevelt while Presloent asked the late B. H.. Hartman ioi money for his presidential campaign. The ex-president first observed when the testimony of O'Dell was oroacneu that. he would make no comment
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ARMY APPROPRIATION
 BILL PASSES SENATE

Washington, Aug. 1.-The Army appropriation bill, carrying about $9OO00,O0O passed the Senate tonight in practically the shape in which it came from committee.
 Senator Bacon attempted 10 amend the bill to provide that no portion of the army shall be sent into foreign counties unless ordered by Con- gress, but this provision failed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15

Alfrey cut from their 1G0-acre tract of land i'll Eagle township 97 oak trees, which he values at S. each, the total value of the trees being $4S5. The Bluthenthals state that AL frey had no interest or right to the land CT the trees. They ask that the court award them a judgment Of $ i55 treble the value of the trees Little Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
MASONS DEDICATE
 THEIR TEMPLE Second Days Session of Col cred Grand Lodge Closed
 Last Night
PARADE 4 FEATURE
Grand M"ster Henry, of Tennessee Grard Lodge, One of the Principal
 Speakers.

The dedlcatofy exercises, attended by more than 1,500 eolored Masons rom all part of the state, were held yesterday by the Colored Masonic Grand Lodge at their new Temple. fourth avenue and State street It was the feature of the second days session Of the fortieth annual grand lodge meeting of the order and many prominent negroes, active in Masonic work, participated. The ceremonies were held in tne auditorium on the fourth floor of the Temple, upon winch the last payment was made Tuesday by the grand lodge trustees.
 Gfand Master J. H. Harrison at the exercises and all of the grand lodge officers were at their stations. Among the grand officers of the East efn Star Chapter who occupied seats o1 honor on the platform were Worthy Grand Matron T. A. Gibson, of Pres colt, and Grand Secretary Ida J. Young, of Pine Bluff. After the ex- erclses the delegates, headed by the fofdyce band, marched to Longley's Park, On West Pullen street, where a number of addresses were made ahd an interesting program carried out.
 Grand Master J. A. Henry. of Ten nessee, was the principal speaker of the afternoon. He complimneted the Arkansas Masons on the noble work they have accomplished in this state and reviewed the successful efforts of his associates in Tennessee to build up their lodges and better their own conditions. He said they have es- tablish an old folks and orphans home and have also built magnifi- cent Temple
 The response was made by Grand Master Moses A. Clark. He also re- viewed the laudable work being done by the negro Masons of this state in behalf of the widows and orphans. He told of how they had responded to the call for aid during the recent Mississippi river floods, aiding bro- thers in distress. A resolution, of fered by Grand Master Clark, giving further relief to the flood sufferers. was adopted.
 Worthy Grand Matron T. A. Gibson of the Eastern Star Chapter, in an interesting address, reviewed the work Of the Chapters and told of how they had assisted the Masons in freeing themselves of their Temple debt An enthusiastic speech was also made by Worthy Grand Secretary Ida J. Young
 At the morning session the various reports of the grand officers were submitted and referred to committees. Secretary and Treasurer s. A. Boyd. of the M B. A., and c. E. Donohoo offered resolution to mortgage the Temple property for $20,000 with which to erect two brick buildings adjoining it, there was storm of op- position from the delegates, many of them preferring not to incumber the property at this time. Thomas H. Jackson led the fight against the pro- position and the resolution was final ly tabled
 At night the delegates and their wives were entertained with banquet at Longley's Park and many promin- ent negroes made improptu speeches The work of Dr.. F. P. Lytes as re- porter for the convention is receiv- ing many compliments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15

New York, Aug. 14-In order to save the famous Manchester jewels from possible conliscation by the British Government the American exc cutors of the estate Of Consuelo, DoWager Duchess of Manchester, have transmitted to London $9T4i0. The action was made by deficit of S100,000 death duties. Most Of the estate is in New York but the Eng fish courts held that a tax must be paid on the entire estate Part of the estate threatened with seizure is Castle Kyrlemore in Ireland. the home of the present Duke and Euch- ess of Manchester, the latter being a daughter of Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
WHOEVER OF S1 MARRIES OLD MAID OF 73

Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 13.-After a brief courtship David M. Beach, eigh-. ty-one years of age. widower of Coyington, Ky, and Miss Sarah A.. Thompson, aged seventy three years, sister of his first wife. were mar ried here today. The bridegroom is . veteran of the Civil War.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
DEMAND PAY
 FOR TIMBER
Bluthenthals File Suit for $1,455
 Against w. F. Alfrey.

Sam Bluthenthal, D. M. Bluthenthal and Rebecca Bluthenthal, through their attorney, James A. Gray, yester- day filed a suit in the Second Division of the Circuit Court against w. F. Alfrey, in which they ask for a Judgment. for s1,455, alleging that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
ELECTION BOARD MEETS.

Fort Smith, Aug. 13.-The Sabas- tian county Board of Election Com met this morning and ef- fected an organization with M. s. Conn as chairman and Andy Geheh as secretary. Fred McCord is the other member of the commission. The judges will be appointed later.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
Leo P. DuBoSe

Leo r. DuBOse.
 J. W. Colgan and NJ. F. Mcggar, formerly of the W. B. Simmons Com pany, have gone to Dernotf ,5 h,=ra they VII reside.
 Oscar Lagle, of No. 1ca9 rast sixth aYeHue, have returned from q rip to eiaes in Indiana vhors he visited relatives.
 Mrs. J. A. Friess has returned to her home in Shreveport, La, after 8 visit with her sister, Mrs ! l. Carr No. 720 Cedar street.
 Mr. and Mrs Bert Briggs will leave ID l few days for Kansas City, where they will visit relatives and probably make their home
 Mr. ana Mrs. Tom Hobbs and child fen have returned to their home in Me1ehison, Texas, after yisi with f-iends in this city.
 Miss Louise Bridges and little brothzf, Eugene, nave retnrnel from Hot Springs where they spent several weeks reeuperasing.
 Adam Robinson went to Stuttgart yesterday afternoon to transact busi- ness lor several days. He was ac- coInpan.ed hy his son, George.
 
 W. D. Beard, travelling pa ssenger agent f4r tha Louisville and Nash Y He railroad with Headquarters in Memphis. was in the city yesterday.
 F. R. Robinson, a well known fife insurance man of Lonoke, spent yes to-day ils the city. He is E,eother- n-IaW of Governor Joe T. Robinson.
 Mr. and Mrs. \. H. McPeake, of swan Lake, who have been spending tho past month at Sulphur Springs, returned 10 their home yesterday.
 M. o. Ellis, who has been in Nal den, Mo-, in the employ of the Gotten B It for he past several weeks is expected to return 10 Pine Bluff to- day.
 Miss Bessie scallion has returned to hsr nome on the Camden road af- ter Visi. in the city with Mrs. w. y. Stevenson. No. 200S East Pullen street.
 Ar. and Mrs. Will Diamond will move to Newport in few weeks to make that city their home. Mr. Dia- mond will be associated with dry goods house there.
 W. A. Wimzel a prominent furni- tGre dealer of Helena, is in the city OH business and will remain here sev- eral days. Mir. Wimzel, it is under stood, camc here to bid for the fur nishinss in the new hotel
 AIr. ard Mrs. H. D. Palmer and children, of Star City, arrived in the city yesterday ill their automobile While n the city they We're the gGests of MT. and Mrs H. l.. Atkin- $ n. They will resume their journey Cday.
 pr. J. F. Simmons has returned from a several weeks sojourn at Michigan resorts, including Rattle Creek. He is much improved in health. Mrs. Simmons and children +lo vol weeks longer.
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WILLIAM F. INCOMES
 IS ILL. AT HOME

New York, Aug. 14.-William F. Nc Combs, chairman of the National Democratic committee, is i'll at his home today and Vice Chairman Will liam w. McAdoo is in charge at headquarters. MT. McCombs is suf- fering from a serious attack of ndi- gestion.
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COURT AT HUNTSVILLE.
BUSY BEE CAFE

Lewisville, Aug. 13.-The Lafayette county circuit court convened here this morning, with Judge J. M. Car ter presiding. The states interests are being looked after by Prosecut- ing Attorney G. R. Haine.