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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
 HIGH SCHOOLS WILL MARGUERITE DEBATES
Alabama High School Debating League Will Start Work All
 Over State Tonight

University, March 1S.-CSpecial )-Simul- taneously all over Alabama tomorrow right the first of series of high school debates will be held in competition for the state high school debating championship. Twenty debates will be held at different places scattered throughout the state be- tween the schools constituting tn Ala : bama High School Debating league. which was organized for the first time this year under university auspices.
 The debate tomorrow night will be on the question:
 Resolved. That Woman Suffrage Should Be Established by Constitutional Amendment in Alabama Neighboring schools will debate in every case. The winners of the debates tomorrow evening will later debate among themselves at a later preliminary debate on April g. when the question of national armament will be discussed. The 10 successful teams which will have been victorious in both prelim- mary debates will be invited to the uni- versity in May to contest for handsome silver loving cup offered by the university to the state champions.
 The following schools will participate in the urSt debate. 6encNa county lllsn school, Covinston County High school. Barbour County High scchool. Pike Coun- ty High school Dale County High school. Coffee County High school, Brewton Col 1egiate institute Georgiana High school, Lowndes County High schcocl. crreenville High school, Morgan County High school, Cullman County High school. De- catur High school, Lauderdae County High school. Colbert County High school, Madison County High schooi, Jackson County High school, Fillmore County High school. Clay County High school, Ran dolph County High school, Handley High school. Tallapoosa County High school, DeKalb County High school. Calhoun County High school, St. Clair County High school, Birmingham College Train ing school, Sumter County High school. State Normal school at Moundville, Thomasville High school. Perry County High school, Bbb County nigh school. Dallas County High school, Thorsby insti- tute, Fourth District Agricultural school. Marion County High .'chool, Bessemer High school Pickens County High school, Tuscaloosa High school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

tunities for investment of American cap- ital through the establishment Of indus tries in Russian. mentioning at times one capital represented by industries in the empire. George ". Perkins has long re- garded Russia as especially favorable for the investment of American industrial capital. Charles M. Schwab Is understood ising for American financial and indus trial exploitation as can be found any where else in the world.
 The obstacle to which MT. Nesting house sometimes referred, as others have many secured from Russia shortly after the close of the war between Russia and Japan. Whatever pressure Germany brought to bear upon Russia to secure these preferential tariffs may have been. the fact is that Germany did secure them, and this explains the great growth of Germany's trade with Russia, approxi- mating nearly S500.000,o00 a year. These commercial arrangements had two years to run at the time when the European war began. If the allies are triumphant, Russia will not again enter into eommer- cial treaties of this kind with Germany. Some of those who are facilitating finan- cially Russian purchases in this country have reason to suspect that after the war the preference which Russia gave to Ger man imports will be secured by France and England, and also by the United States, or, in other worlds if -.ussia grants preferential tariffs again this coun- try will share with England and France In those privileges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Thaw Hearing Postponed

New York, March 1s.-Hearing on the writ of habeas corpus, sworn out in be- half of Harry K. Thaw, will not be held tomorrow as had been planned. it was announced today after a conference be- tween Justice Blur and counsel for Thaw and the state. No date was set. Thaw. meanwhile. will remain in the custody of the Tombs warden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
DECATUR

ecatur. March 1S.-(Special )--Ar- engagements are already being made looking to the entertainment of the Alabama division of the Travellers Pro tective association when they m2et in Decatur in annual session May and s. 1t is expected that there will be about 100 visiting delegates present at this meeting. It is also expected that T. S, Logan, national secretary and treasurer, will be present.
 Post H of Decatur has 54 active mem bers and these members will show the visitors a royal good time when they come to Decatur in May.
 A curious but true story is told by Brice Thompson, one of the rural mail carriers out of New Decatur.
 MT Thompson says that while on top of Burlesen mountin, several miles out of Decatur, his horse became frightened and ran away and he was unable to control him. The horse ran some dis tance, accordinng to MT. Thompson, until he came to a mail box and the hore drew up close to the box and stopped. It was the force of habit on tiit part ol tie uOfSe, Salu NIT. Iuolnp- son. That horse knows his duty as we'll as l know it. he said
 It is learned here that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will pay to Mrs. Morgan Stinnet the sum of S10000 and the burial expenses of her husband.
 Mrs. Sinnet was seriously injured and her husband killed by a Louisville and Nashville train at the depot in Athens some few months ago.
 N. B. Hall, aged 75 years, died at his home in New Decatur yesterday after an illness of several months, due large ly to old age. He leaves four sons and two daughters
 MT. Hall had been a citizen of New Decatur for the past 15 years and was q highly respected citizen. He came here from Michigan, where he was born and reared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Strike Axerfed
London

London. March 1s.--10:so F. nl--A threatened strike of London firomen, it now appears. will not materialize. About the time the men were deciding to de- mand increased pay the fire committee of the London council which controls the department unaware of the mems meet ing. met and decided to recommend . sub stantial wage increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Captain Killed

Halifax, N. s., March ls.--Capt. J. w. Hatherly. commander of the Allan liner Mongolian. was killed aboard his ship here yesterday, when q wire hoist broke. striking him on the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
n OrderIng tood. PIea.e McntIon .TIE AGIl-HERAI.D

aside for this purpose and in addi tion to cleaning up the campus, trees. shrubs and grass will be planted ana ether improvement swill be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

Destroyer" Captain Hobson will he in- troduced by w. P. Acker. Much sig nificance Is attached to the speaking tour of the captain in view of the fact that his political adherents here be : lleve that he will be a candidate to succeed Senator Bankhead or Will be the nominee of the national pronibi- tion party for President in the next election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, March 1S.-(SpeciaL) )--E. w. Pitts, wealthy young farmer of Lincoln county, Tenn, and Miss Rannie Williams of Athens were married last night in the parlors of the Hotel Twick- enham in the presence of a small com pany of relatives and friends. Rev. Francis Tappey, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Huntsville, per formed the ceremony. Miss Mae Belle Wilhoit of Winchester, Tenn, was maid of honor while the groom was attend ed by his best man, Herbert Sherrell of Fayetteville. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Wilson Taylor of Kelso Tenn. After the ceremony the wedding party, numbering 21 persons partoolS of a banquet in the hotel dining room. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs Fount Pitts, MT. and Mrs Matt Thorn ton, Mir and Mrs. Herbert Sherren. Mrs. James Wilhoit of Fayetteville, MT and Mrs Wilson Taylor of Kelso. MT. and Mrs. J. M. Fitzpatrick, MT and Mrs. V. l.. Williams of Tullahoma Mir. aNd Mrs James Mason, MT. Frank Thompson and Miss Ethe. Stoner of Huntsville, Mr. Pitts and bride left for Florida this for a honeymoon trip of two weeks and will be at home at Pearl City after that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
ANNIsTON

Anniston. March 1o.-tSpecial. At meeting held in the office of County Superintendent II. T. Persons Thursday morning. arrangements were made for the celebration in AnnistQ2 on Friday, April 16. for the first of an annual school rally day which will be par ticipated in by several thousand white school children.
 The capacity of the circuit courtroom at the courthouse will probably be taxed to greet Capt. Richard Pearson Hobson. who will lecture here next Saturday afternoon at o'clock. His subject will be. Destroying the ereal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

The citizens of Oxford are co-oper-
 ating with the faculty and students of the Calhoun county high school Ut OK ford for the purpose of beautifying the school campus. Friday has been set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

J. B. Bullard, one of the oldest citi- zens in Madison county, father of for mer Chief of Police John Bullard ot Huntsville, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Countiss, at Meridianville yesterday MT Bullard was so years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

Emmet Rodgers residence at New Market was destroyed by fire yesterday The loss is about $3500, partly covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

MRS. JACKS BEATEN BISCUITS
 Ask Your Grocer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
TOWNSHEND.
Little Red School House News.

Miss Nancy Scranton was a guest Of
Miss Florence Knapp over Sunday.
R. w. Adams recently sold some
large maple logs to J. L. Cunningham
of East Derry, n. H.
1t was certainly jolly crowd which
gathered on East hill Saturday night
to enjoy the second annual game sup
per of the Farmers union. Members
to the number of 50 were present, some
coming from Dover, Newfane and
Townshend. The supper was served at
three long tables, one being reserved
for married people, one for young
folks and one for the children. The ven
ison was furnished by Mr.. Dutton who
donated half of the young buck he
killed last week. After the supper the
tables were removed and there was
dancing until midnight Excellent mu-
sic was furnished by William Fitzpat-
rick and George Farnum of Wardsboro.
buffet luncheon was served after the
dancing. There viii be business meet
ing of the union Saturday, Dec. II, for
the purpose of arranging for a Christ
mas entertainment. The union and the
school are to combine and have tree
and program together.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
WEST GUILFORD.

Rosa Buffum is working in South Deer
field
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis johnson are moving
to Green River, to the Wilson home.
Six from this place attended the Chap
man-Alexander meetings in the tabernacle
Sunday evening.
Rev. William Robinson attended the
funeral of George WoIden in Guilford
Center Wednesday
The women will meet next week Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. H. in the home of Mrs,
William Akley, to tic quilts.
The box social in the homo of Mrs. Viii
liam Akley Tuesday evening was well at
tended The boxes were trimmed prettily,
were well filed, and brought good prices.
Baptist church, Rev William Robinson
pastor. Morning worship at IL. Sunday
school at noon. There viii be 20 evening
service, so any who desire may attend the
cvangelistic meetings in Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs Baldinger and two children
of Carlsbad, n j., have moved their
household goods to the Mrs. S. +. Duehr-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
WILLARD BATTERY STATION.
Opened at % Flat Street Under Man
agelnent of H. D. Wilbur.

Brattleboro has become one of the
600 or more towns and cities throughout
the country that have Willard storage
battery service stations. The w. H.
& Webster Jones Co. of Boston, New
England agents for the Willard Stor-
age Battery Co., have this week opened
station at % Flat street under the
management of H. D. Wilbur. The
purpose of this station is to handle the
distribution of the Willard batteries
and to attend to charging and repairin g
them The concern makes a speciality
of winter battery storage and Mr.. Will
bur will be glad to talk over this OF
any other matter pertaining to his line
of business with automobile owners of
Brattleboro and vicinity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

o. w. Follett returned Sunday from
week s visit with friends in Walpole
Moses Grout began work Saturday
fer FL. F. Howard in the blacksmith
shop.
Rev. Joseph Mexican of West Towns
end, Mass, spent three days this
week with c. @ Stebbins and family.
Mrs. R. H. Bosworth returned Tues
day from . twoweeks visit with her
daughter, Mrs. C. II. BOLTON, in Bur
lington.
Miss Ella Stebbins is spending a
month s vacation from her work in
Springfield, Mass, at the home of her
father, c. Q. Stebbins.
meeting of the business committee
of the Y. P. S. c. E. was held We'd
nesday evening in the home of the pres
ident. Raymond Phillips, and the fol
lowing officers were chosen for the
year: President, Raymond Phillips;
vice pres, Florence Howard; rec sec.
Katherine Chase; cor. Sec, Pearl Thay
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
PUTNEY.
Congregational Fair a Success.

The Congregational Ladies Aid society
held successful fair Wednesday alter
noon and evening. The sale opened at 3
o clock. The booth of fancy work and
aprons was in charge of Mrs. III. g. Ever
leth, assisted by Mrs Sarah Smith. An
unusually pretty display of fancy articles
met with ready sale, also the aprons
were equally popular \ tempting array of
homemade candy in large variety was
readily disposed of by Mrs. S. |. Davis and
three assistants, Miss Emma Lord, Miss
Charlotte Eaton and Miss Hazel Towns
end
The chieken-pie supper served from 6
to s o'clock was excellent 1t was in
charge of Mrs. Flora P Cole, with Mrs.
Jennie Perry, Mrs. Margaret Robertson,
Mrs. A. /. Howard, Mrs. j. B. Derry,
Miss Clara Holt, Miss Katherine Booth
and Miss Nellie Clarke as assistants.
AT o'clock an entertainment was given
which consisted of musicale with solos,
duets, and selection by Rev W. I. Spar
hawk, flute, Hollis Cobb, jr., violin, Miss
Aladge Elwell, mandolin and Miss Jennie
Anderson piano. Miss Clara Anterior also
was heard at the piano and Miss Emma
Lord and Miss Charlotte Eaton rendered q
piano duet. Hollis Cobb sang twice dur
ing the program. A. short farce, Packing
the Missionary Barrel, was given by Mrs
Washburn, Mrs. Frost, Mrs Thwing, Mrs
Harris, Mrs. Bugbee, Mrs. Dyer, Mis-,
Booth and Miss Bessie Braley, which wa
a laughable affair and well acted Mis-
Bessie Braley gave several monologues, re
spending to encores in her best style, ant
the program closed with music
The whole was satisfactory financially
and socially, under the efficient manage
ment of the president of the Ladies' Al,
society, Mrs. L d. Lord
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

Misses Mary and Stella Cutting of
Bellows Falls were guests Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Clark.
Miss Annie Morgan is visiting her
sister il Franklin, Mass, where she
will remain until after Christmas.
Miss Sarah Nelson, teacher in the
Westminster West school, was the
weekend guest of Major Childs of
Brattleboro.
Frank Harlow and his friend, Stan
ley Hyde of Amherst agricultural col
lege, visited over Sunday with his aunt
Mrs. George Gould.
Our superintendent of schools, Mr..
Bates +. Stover has moved from West
Brattleboro to Putney. He will live in
the house recently occupied by w. A.
Wood
A good-sized audience listened to
the illustrated lecture on California
given by Rev. Willis T. Sparhawk of
Putnev at the town hall Tuesday eve
ming. He was very interesting.
Rev. Walter Curtis attended the
Chapman meetings in Brat
tleboro Monday afternoon and eve
ming, to which all the ministers of the
county were invited by DIR. j. Wilbur
Chapman.
Worthy Master Seymour A1inard and
Charles Hitchcock attended the meet
ing of the Saxtons River Pomona
Grange at Bellows Falls Saturday af-
ternoon and evening. 1t was the
annual election of officers. Charles Hitch
cock was elected worthw steward.
The many friends here of Mrs. Al
fred Hall Of Winchester, Mass, will be
pleased to hear that she is gaining, al
though slowly. Mrs. Hall, who was Miss
Della Ranney, a native of this place
has been i'll several months and recent
ly had an operation performed at the
Peter Bent Brigham hospital. She was
able to be brought to her home last
Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs. Hall both have
always taken a kindly and generous in
i terest III their native town.
/ The deer season is over Saturday
the last day, it seemed as if every MAJ
and boy and a number of women WIZ
had not already shot a deer were on
for one. One could easily imagine tina
bit of the European war had droppet
down in our locality. Every man walk
ing along the road carried a gun on hi
shoulder and all who were driving o
in automobiles also carried guns
Looks as if the large number of pound
of deer meat being consumed in Vel
mont would affect the meat dealers
business. The only lucky hunter her
Saturday was William Reed, who sho
q $50 pound buck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

Rev W T. Sparhawl1 gave his illustrat
ed lecture in Westminster West Tuesday
evening.
H. P. Farr was guest of his daughter,
Mrs Milan Mason, in Springfield, Mass,
over Sunday.
Gerald Coane of Brattleboro, son of
Clayton Coane, is at work in d. H. Smiths
blacksmith shop.
Miss Lula Cooke went Friday to Brattle-
boro with Mrs j. L. Howard to help her
settle in her new home.
DR. Eugene b. Pierce of Howell, Mich,
came Wednesday to visit his father, F. l..
Pierce, and other relatives.
Mrs H. c. Parker returned Saturday to
Montgomery. called back by the illness OF
Mrs. Ellen Tarbell, with whom she makes
her home. Fa
Fred B. Hanhum has had his house and
barn wired for electric lights, E. NJ
lGoodenough, electrician, of Brattleboro do
ing the work.
Mrs c. H. Gorham of Bellows Falls,
who is guest of her sisters, Mrs. Han
nah Waite and Mrs. Sarah Smith, attended
the fair Wednesday evening.
The Junior Order of American Mechan-
| les will hold its elections of officers We'd
resday evening, Dec. 10, in Mechanics
| hall. Luncheon will be served.
| Mrs Kate himball Davis of Marlboro
was guest of her cousin, Mrs H L. Bal
ley, over Wednesday night and attended
| the Congregational church fair
| Mrs. Russell, whose husband has been
pastor of the Baptist church in East Do
yer, was a guest over Sunday of her niece,
Miss AIadge Elwell, the teacher in the
north district. Mrs Russell was en- route
to their new parish at East Wallingford
Irving Crosier of Brattleboro, who ex-
| changed properties with J. L. Howard, has
sold the place he received from Mr. How
ard to Arthur l.. Trip of Brattleboro and
| b. +. Howard of Putney Mr.. Howard has
| moved his family from the Adams house
| to the place and will occupy it for home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
KILLED BY COMPANION.
Westfeld, Mass, Victim of Shooting
Accident Today.

WESTFIELD. Mass, Dec Q. John
Paradysz Of Westfield was shot and
killed today while hunting with An
drew Dubiel of Holyoke. Dubiel told
the local authorities that he slipped
while carrying the gun and that the
charge entered the right shoulder of
his companiOn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Dec. S. by Carl s Hop
kins, Esq, George Frederick Harris OF
Thompsonville. Conn, and Mrs. Mary
Anna (Clough) Horton of Springfield,
Mass
In Brattleboro, Dec. s, by Rev. Delmar
E. Trout. Matthew John Ryan and Miss
Alice Regina Miles, both Of Springfield
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
DEATHS.

pitaD Dec. 3, Rev. G. Y Washburn OF
Grafton, 66.
In Northampton, Mass, Dec. /, +.
Lynne Walker Of Grafton, 80
In Brattleboro, Dec. ., Charles William
Vogel, ,, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolf Nogel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
BIRTHS.

In West Mortified, Mass, Dec g. a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Martin
eau.
In Grafton, Nov IS, son, Everett
Frank, to Mr. and Mrs F. V Wilbur
In Saxtons River, Dec. 6, a daughter TO
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelley.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
STRATTON.

Mr. Simester died Sunday morning in
the home of his daughter, Mrs Lyman Da-
wilson. The family moved here from Dow
er early in the fall. Frank Simester of
Orange, Mass, was with his father when
he died. The funeral was held at the house
"Wednesday at > O'Clock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

er; treas, Mrs. F. L. Osgood organ
lists, Mrs. f. L. Osgood and Miss Flor
enee Howard: lookout COM, Pearl
Thaver, Mrs. R. H. Bosworth; Merle
Randall
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
stowen Shops Future Uncertain.

In the meeting of citizens in the town
hall Tuesday evening to hear the report
OF the committee appointed at the meet
ing the week before to see about the feast
bility OF keeping the Stowell shops in Put
ney the same committee was re-appointed
to see if money could be raised to buy the
buildings of McGraw & Hart of North
Adams, Mass, so as to hold them until
they can establish some business there or
until they can find that no business can be
induced to come, in which event the
buildings will be wrecked.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

After many tests under government
supervision in Germany salt has been
found the best preventative for butter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

ing farm The family were guests of Mr.
and Mrs Will Duehring for two weeks,
before their goods arrived
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

About half ton of whalebone is OBJ
tanned from one whale, its value be-
ing, roughly, $4,000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

cock l. Kathan and King 4. Referee,
Frank Harlow, Scorer Bates Slower.
Timer, Miss Sarah Nelson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Westminster West 40, Putney IS.

There was a game of basketball Sat
urday evening at the town hall be-
tween the Putney and home team III
which the locals won by a score of 10
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

Score, Westminster West - Putney
Is. Goals from the floor, II. Harlow IL,
+. Harlow ), w. Hitchcock I, l.. Hitch
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-09

1 will open Christmas sale and
sale of fancy and work aprons and an
entirely new line of fancy articles and
bags tomorrow. Miss Susan Houghton,
1872 Main St.-Adv. 235-240*
The Philathea class of the Baptist Bible
school will hold a food sale in the chapel
Saturday at o'clock. Adv. 240
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-09
RBBEKAH WILMER

Her wedding will be the first i'm
portant one of the season. She is
the daughter of DR.. and Mrs. VIM.
Holland Wilmer and will wed Thos.
A. Scott Thropp on Nov. "a.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-09
CAP. STREETER Hit

Wise old Cap. Streeter, who says
he does nothing but live on and de-
fend his property at the lake east of
''the drive" got jolt yesterday.
Judge Graham ruled that the dis
trict of Lake Michigan" was part of
the city, when the old man appeared
before him for trial on a charge of
selling beer without a license.
The case was continued.
Young wife lat home)-HeIIo,
dearest. Young husband Cat the
of1ce)-Hello, who is it?-Puck.