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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18
TWO RIBS BROKEN
Belt Breaks at Morse Mill-Young Employee
Injured

Ernest Mercia, young man of about
twenty, who has been employed for some
time in the Morse dressing mill, was
quite seriously injured Tuesday fore
noon. He was taking boards from a
palmer, when a fve-inch belt broke in
two places, striking the young man in the
back, knocking him down and breaking
two ribs. He was taken to the Office
and DR.. Geo. L. Bates was called and
made an examination. He was taken
home in the B. ]. Kelley & Co. ambu-
lance and his condition today is as COM
Portable as could be expected. Mr.. Mer-
cia was standing fully six feet from the
beltwhen the accident happened An old
employee at the mill says this was the
tlrst time he ever saw a man injured
when standing at such a distance.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18
L. 0C AZ III e MY S
MOKRISVILLE

There were seven. five young ladies anc
two young men. who took teachers exami
nations here last week Thursday and Fri
day.
State Superintendent Mason S. Stone
was in town today, visiting Peoples
Academy and calling upon Supt. Howe
A teachers meeting will be held this even.
ing at the Academy building at which
Mr.. Stone will be present.
Among the mbers of Lamoile G. M
mandery who attended the funeral Of 3.
E Bullard in Hardwick today were ".
H. Towne, G. A. Wilkins, A. M. Ada rs,
w. F. Benson, J. A. Waite, c. H. Ray
more, ]. M. Kelley, l.. M. Munson. Il.
A. Smalley of Morrisville, w. L. Trrcy
of Johnson, S. B. Waite and L. H. Lewis
of Hyde Park.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Tillotson attended
the all-day meeting at the Mission at
Wolcott Tuesday.
Rev. G. H. Redding, pastor of the
Methodist church in Hardwick. was a
guest of Rev. w. T. Best over Tuesday
night. coming down to attend the meet
ing of the church last night. Rev. Mr..
Redding recently came to Hardwiek from
a large church in Indiana, and is a
speaker of much ability.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18

Miss Gwendolen Smith went to Jeffer
sonviIle Monday, where she will stage
the play, "The Prairie Rose" tomorrow
evening. Miss Smith has had the re-
hearsals in charge for several weeks.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18

Because man is polite to you don't
take it that his time is without value.
"Fire and fall back
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18

Mrs. Lucy Hawkins of Calais is ;
guest at the home of her daughter AM
husband, Mr.. and Mrs - l.. Terrill
The repairs on the Palmer house, pur
chased by A. N. Camp are so far com
pIeted that Mr.. and Mrs. Camp ar,
moving to their new home.
Nelson J. Coburn has sold his residenc,
and land on Jersey Heights, known a!
the Charles Edwards place, to H. A
Slayton and has taken in part payment q
residence in Hardwick. Mr.. Coburn has
been employed in a stone shed in Hard
wick for some time and will move his
family there about January l.
Miss Pauline Darling returned home
Friday from Albany, VT. where she
was called by the illness of her brother,
Harry Darling, who was convalescent.
Suuduy morning she received news of the
sudden death OF Henry Darling. who was
caring for her brother. the shock of
which made her brothers condition
more serious. Sunday Miss Darling and
mother started again for Albany.
The Christmas sale to be held Dec. 10
by the ladies OF the Universalist church
and its allied societits is well under way
and contributions to any or all will be
gratefully received by the folio wing ladies
having the different booths in charge:-
Food-Mrs. Abbie Stevens, Mrs. Lizzie
Gle; Fancy Work-Mrs. Jennie Barrows,
Mrs. Lila Kramer, Mrs. Florence Fisher;
Miscellaneous-Miss Carrie Powers; Can
dy-H. M. Rich class. The Campfire
Girls will have booth with articles of
their own making, under the guidance of
their guardian, Mrs. Blanche Adams.
All who will make aprons are requested
to leave their names with the president,
Mrs. Greene, or the vice president, Miss
Mae Chase
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18
Adams Concert COMPANY

| The second number III the Womans
| Club Lecture Course was given at the
town hall Saturday evening by the
Adams Concert Company and is consid.
cred by many to have been one OF the
best entertainments OF its kind ever given
in Morrisville Every member of the
company is an artist and the numbers of
Miss Sample, the soprano, Miss Helen
Grant, the celist, and Winnifred Hamil-
ton Bent. the reader, were all of a very
high order and were much appreciated
by the representative audience present.
Too much cannot be said of Elmer era W.
ford Adams, the violinist, who is with.
out doubt one of the best ever heard
here. Mr.. Crawford plays with the ex.
quisite skill of natural born musician
and every number was given several
encores and all were responded to with
the pleasing grace OF one who loves
music and takes pleasure in sharing his
gift with others. The work of the trio,
Miss Sample, soprano; Helen Grant,
cellist, and Mr. Adams, violinist, was
highly appreciated, the rendition of "The
Perfect Day" being one of the most en-
ioyable nualbers On the program.
There was an average attendance in
spite of the fact that Saturday night is
poor date. because of the stores being
responsible for bringing this class of en-.
tertainment TO Morrisvile is to be con.
graduated
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18

SjThe Successful Business Men OF ANY
Community ARE Those Who Advertise.
Use the Columns of the NEWS AND CITIZEN
for Paying Results.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-11-18

If you have something good to sell adj.
vertise it; If you want the people to
know that you have special bargain,
advertise it; and if you have any partic-
ular reason for making a special sale tell
the public about it in this paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
FIND NEW CASE OF
 BUbON|C PLAGUE
New Orleans Negress Suf- fers From Disease-Was
 Employed in Restaurant

q
 New Orleans, July 12.-Another ease of bubonic plague. the fifth to be discoy- erad since the disease appeared here two weeks ago, was found today. Dr. w. c. Fucker. assistant surgeon general of the United States health service, was called .in to diagnose the case of a negro wom- an who fell i'll Thursday and afterwards stated that 1t was typical bubonic plague case. This is the first woman to be stricken.
 The woman. Elizabeth Domingo, ne- gress, was employed in a restaurant with in two blocks of where the first case was found. although she resides several miles from what the federal physicians term the original focus. The restaurant was fumigated The father of the woman, who also is employed at the restaurant, said today that on the day his daughter was stricken that he had killed a rat in the rear of the establishment.
 He said the rodent appeared to be suf- fering. On the next day he killed an- other rat seemingly in the same con- dition, he said. He disposed of both of the rodents and the authorities have not been able to find the bodies The wom- an was very ill tonight and little hope was held for her recovery.
 Only 72s rats were caught today by the authorities Many of their traps are set in business houses and they could not get to them as the places were closed on Sunday.
 The number of rodents bateriologically examined since the first plague case, is approximately 4000.. No infected rats have been found.
 The headquarters of the Volunteers of America, where the first case appeared, will be made rat proof tomorrow The place has been quarantined for two weeks and thoroughly fumigated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
SYLVIA PANKHURST PARTICIPATES IN A
 SUFFRAGE PARADE

London. July l2--Despite the fact that her license of release from Holloway jail had expired. Sylvia PanlShurst today took part in a suffragist procession through the east end of London. Many members of the East London federation assembled outside Miss Pankhurst's residence and as band played "The Red Flag she entered a wagonette. unmolested by the police She quickly was surrounded by bodyguard.
 The militant leader spoke in public hall when the procession ended. Refer ring to the deputation Premier Asquith received June 20 she said the premier needed to be enlightened regarding con ditions under which women lived In the east end. Seeing these conditions, if they had the courage they ought to have. there certainly would be riotng in the streets.
 Miss Pankhurst advocated a mo vote. no rent crusade, which would terrify the government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
SUFFRAGETTES ARE
 VERY ACTIVE AGAIN
Leave Bomb in St. Johns Church.
 Queen Is Insulted

London. July 12.-A bomb with a lighted candle near its fuse was dis covered tonight in the famous old church of St. John the Evangelist. Westmin- ister. Annie Bell woman who several times has figured in suffragette activ- ities was arrested This church was dam aged last March by suffragettes' bombs.
 Suffragettes have been active during the weekend, burning a railway station near Leicester. They are suspected of being responsible also Tor an explosion last night in one of several mail bags being conveyed from Blackpool to Man chester. The explosion set fire to other mail bags.
 Edinburg. Scotland, July liking George and Queen Mary, who made their last public appearance today in their Scottish tour, were subjected to a fresh insult by suffragette as they drove to St. Giles cathedral to attend morn- ing services.
 Just outside the cathedral. a Dundee suffragette, Olive Walker, broke through the spectators and ran toward the royal carriage. She hurled rubber ball to Stop forcible feeding.
 The ball landed in the lap of the Queen who laughingly brushed it aside. The woman was removed from threatening crowd, but later was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
FRANK FARRELL EYE WITNESS 0F MURDER Says He Saw Revolver in Mrs. Carman's
 Hand

Mineola. N. T., July 12.-The new eye witness to the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey who Mrs. Carnan is accused of shooting from outside her husband s office, is a tramp, Frank Farrell. who figured last week as a witness in the case. Farrell said he had seen a woman outside the house about the time of the night, he now declares he saw re- volver in the woman's hand, with which she sma shed the window. Then he heard the shot fired. He waited to see no more he says.
 Farrell will be called before the grand jury Tuesday, it is expected. Attorneys for the defense today reiterated their declaration that they would clear Mrs. Carman and said they believed the grand jury would ont indict her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
BATTLE OF BOVINE T0bE CELEBRATED Us One of Listers Greatest Festivals-1OO,OO0 to
 Attend

London July 12.-Ulsters greatest fes- tival the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne. will be celebrated throughout the province today. One hundred htou- sand persons are expected to be pres ent at the main orange demonstration at Drumbeg, at which Sir Edward Carson, the unionist leader. will be the main speaker.
 Nationalists have been warned not to Interfere with the orange procession and to avoid all routes through which the processions are likely to pass. There is every prospect therefore. that disor- ders will be few. Neyertheless troops are being sent northward to De ready in case of emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Believed Huerta will resign this week. Bloody. Sunday claims toll of four. Associate Justice Horace Lurton dies Nelms mystery deepens. 2-Report discusses concentration of
 United States timherlands. 3-New French loan is oversubscribed. EEditorial comment 5--Age- Herald family entertained at
 Braceville
 Flight for university to close with big
 dinner tonight. 6--Sports.
 7-Marion Harland's helping hand hints e-Race getting close as end approaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
WilIoughby to Advise China

Picking, July 12.-W. F. Willoughby, pro- lessor of jurisprudence and politics at Princeton university, has been appoint cd deputy legal adviser to the Chinese government. Dr. F. J. Goodnew, legal adviser, recently accepted the presidency of Johns Hopkins university He will re- turn to America in August. but will con- tinue to act as adviser to the govern ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
To Meet Suffragettes

Washington, July 1.-Two republicans and one progressive of the House rules committee have accepted Invitations to meet about POO members of the Congress sional Union for Woman Suffrage to- morrow to discuss reporting the rule al- lottirg time in the House for debate on the Bristow- Mondell suffrage amend ment Democratic members, suffrage leaders said tonight. had not responded to their invitations. The women plan to march to the capitol dressed in white and carrying banners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Two Killed at Bull Fight

Madrid. July 12.--Bulis carried off hon. ors in the bull fighting here today. In the event for amateurs. a toreador's sword WAS caught by the bull and tossed into the stand. It struck a spectator in the neck and killed him. Later Mex ican swordsman, Miguel Frey, after kill ing the first bull. was mortally gored by the second The fighting then stonped for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Fair Weather Promised

Washington. July 12.-Generally fair weather, with temperatures above nor maj east of the Rocky mountains, was forecast by the weather bureau tonight for this week. Widely scattered thun- dershowers are probable' said the bulle- tin, but no important disturbance is charted."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Negress Is Lynched

orangeburg, S. C.. July 12--Rosa Car son, negress, today was taken from the jail at Elloree, near here, and lynched to killing the 12-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. D. F. Bell yesterday The child was beaten to death with a stick of wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Herman Fisher Killed

Riverside N. j.. July l2.-Herman Fisher, 17-year-old son of a well to do farmer of New Albany, N j.. was slain today just after he had left the home of his sweetheart. Ida Wilhelm, of Tas- lor's station. The youth was killed by two shots from shotgun fired at short range from behind & fence County au- thorities ascribe the murder as que to jealousy on the part of some youthful rival
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Atlanta Wants Elks' Convention

Denver. July 1.--Immediately on their
 arrival today. Atlanta delegates to the 18th annual reunion of the Elks started a campaign to obtain the 1918 reunion. Pittsburg also wants the reunion for that year. No opposition Is expected to San F'rancisco's claims to .the 1915 reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Major Montes Dies

Gijon Spain. July i2.-Maior Monies, royal aide. died suddenly today at King Alfonsos lunch table aboard the royal yacht Giralda, Major Montes was an old friend of the King who inmed- lately cancelled his engagements for the regatta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Exnlosion Kills Thirty.Five

Shanghai, China, July 12.-An explosion aboard the Chinese gunboat Tung Chi last night, while the vessel was lying abreast the Kiang Nan arsenal killed 35 naval cadets. The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained. 1t took place under the cadets sleeping quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HORACE LURTON DIES AT ATLANTIC CITY Body Will Be Taken to Clarksville, Tenn, for
 Interment
IMMEDIATE CAUSE
 WAS HEART FAILURE
Became Associate Justice of II. s Supreme Court in 1910-Was Fourth Confederate Veteran
 to Hold Such Office

Atlantic City. N. j.. July 12.-Associate Justice Horace Harmon Lurton of the United States supreme court died sud denly at a hotel here today from heart failure superinduced by cardiac asthma. He was 70 years old.
 The Justice, who came here July 1. was in his usual health before retiring last night, and had taken his customary even- ing outing on the board walk shortly after midnight he complained of feeling i'll, and although his physician. pr. Ruff fin, who arrived yesterday from Wash ington. was summoned immediately Jus tice Lurton died at o'clock this morn ing. His wife and son, Horace Fl. Lur- ton, Jr, of Nashville, were at the bed side. Mrs Horace Van Deyenter daugh- ter, and her husband, arrived tonight from Knoxville, and other members of the family are expected tomorrow.
 Body to Clarksville
 The body will be taken to 1larksville. Tenn, for interment, the funeral party leaving here at o'clock tomorrow aft ernoon. It was in that city that Justice Lurton began the practice of law and lived for 20 years. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday. Chief Justice the supreme court, as well as many friends from different parts of the coun- try, are expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Speculation as to Successor

Washington, July 12.-There was some specula tion in official circles tonight over the choice of successor to Justice Lur- ton. When 1t was reported that Justice Lurton was about to resign, many per- sons suggested that former Presidcpt Taft might be offered the place. It WIS said at the White House. however, ytat MT. Taft's name had not been meE,tir. 1.d there
 Among those mentioned tonight was Secretary Lane of the Interior depart ment, Secretary of War Garrison and Frederick W. Lehman of St. Louis, for mer solicitor general, who was one of the American delegates to the Niagara Falls peace conference. Some officials very probably would not appoint a mem- Der of his cabinet. as 1t is known he Is particularly anxious to go through hi4 term without change in his officlel family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Nashville Shocked

Nashville Tenn. July l2.-The many friends of Judge II. H Lurton in Nash vile were deeply shocked today to learn of his death. For number of vaa"s Judge Lurton lived in Nashville where he was dean of the law uepai'tnien, ut Vanderbilt university for some time. and lectured on constitItionalist law and fed eial procedure. Judge Lurtons tobacco congress- was famous in this section. This was the name that the jurist gave to morning session in his law chambers when not on the bench, where he smoked and discussed literature and philosophy with his friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
IS ANXIOUS ID COMPLETE WORK
 0N TRUST MEASURES.
Will Begin to Work in Earn est This Week-Federal Reserve Board NOm-
 nations Up

Washington, July 12.-The Senate will undertake trust legislation in earnest this week. Democrats and republicans alike are anxious to complete their task as speedily as thorough consideration of three measures will permit
 Administration leaders have predicted it will take at least five or six weeks to pass the bills. Republican leaders de- clare it will require even more time if the measures are considered separately Some democrats also hold this view and there is said to be a rapidly growing sentiment for consolidating the bills.
 It is expected the interstate trade com mission bill, already before the Senate, will be disposed of first The judiciary committee expects to report the revised Clayton bill Tuesday or Wednesday, and the interstate commerce committee hopes to have the railroad securities measure ready by the same time
 Changes in both the Clayton bill and the railroad securities measure have been made by the committees since they were passed by the House and conference ac- ton is in prospect after they are passed by the Senate.
 Reserve Board Nominations
 The sduabble over the nominations of Thomas D. Jones and Paul M. Warburg as members of the federal reserve board also will occupy much of the Senates ipao rfi ho otvvv, trb cock of the banking and currency com lnlttee will present the committees ad- verse report on the Jones nomination to- row or Tuesday A minority report. urs- ing conformation also will be presented.
 The committee still holds to its decision to do nothing with the warburg nomina- ton until MT. Warburg agrees to sub init to questioning regarding his financial affiliations in New York and also In Flu rope.
 The governments supply bills and leg isation affecting conservation questions are occupying most of the time in the House. Already 12 days of the new fiscal year have slipped by and appropriation bills which apply to this year are hung up.
 COnserVaJOn OlI1efenceS VIII De strengthened out this week if possible. Representative sAdamson of Georgia in- sists that his bill, approved by the war de- rartment. to grant authority for permits for construction of 1ams on navigable streams safeguards the government, and that there is nothing in it to warrant fear of throwing away great power rights. Representative Ferris of Oklahoma and others, who do not agre with that view, insist on amendments to guard against anything that might be construed to give perpetual private rights and to enable the government to step in and take over dams after 50 years if 1t chooses.
 The House Judiciary committee this week may take action on the subcommit- tees report on the case of Judge Speef of Georgia, which declared charges did not warrant impeachment. Representa- tive Webb of North Carolina, chairman of the committee. will introduce bill to provide an additional judge for the Southern district of Georgia. which Is Judge Speer's district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Friends of Justice Sorrow

Washington. July 12-News of the death of Associate Justice Horace Harmon I.urton of the supreme court at Atlantic City today was received with profound sorrow by friends and associates in Washington. The Nnowledge had been general for months, however, that the justice was a very Ill man and that death might be expected at any time.
 For a year or more Justice Lurton's condition had been serious, but he in- sisted in performing his duties until last December when he Has eompellea to 20 to Florida. At that time 1t was reported he ~would resign, but after fighting for health in the south until April he re- sumed his place on the bench to take an active part in one of the busiest ses- sions in the courts history The court adjourned June 22. for the summer and ten days ago, Justice Lurton went to Atlantic City, with his family. hoping to gain strength in the salt air
 Was kentuckian
 Born at Newport, Campbell county. Kentucky. Justice Lurton was attending the county schools when the war be- tween the states began Though only IT years old, ne enlisted in the Con federate army and became trooper under General Morgan. Three years later he was captured and imprisoned per- sonal appeal by his mother to President Lincoln brought about his release on parole and, when the war closed he was studying law at Cumberland university He graduated in 1867 and began practice ing law in Tennessee.
 After serving for four years as Ten nessee division chancellor Judge Lurton returned to the practice of law in 1875, and eight years later was elected a judge of the Tennessee supreme court of which he became chief justice in 1893. The same year President Cleveland appointed him judge of the sixth Judicial circuit of the United States.
 As q federal jurist. Judge Isurton was closely associated with former President Taft then a circuit judge, and when the vacancy on the supreme court occurred in 1909, President Taft appointed him to the post He took office January 3. 1910 being the fourth Confederate soldier to become a member of the country's highest court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
BLOODY SUNDAY CLAIMS 4 DEATHS AND , WOUNDED City Police Make Five Ar rests on Charge of
 Murder MORE FATALITIES
 ARE EXPECTED Darnell Says There Is Always Bad Sunday During July and
 Yesterday Was Tt"
 for 1914

Knifes and pistols played star part Saturday night ap Sunday in dealing death and dang Ay> rounds. Although but one wP< NY was seriously cut, several ~0so ere killed and wounded by g Soo ads and gunshots. Incl. de O.y baseball bat was used in one
 dllings. The casualties follow