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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
BRUTAL ASSAULT
Ernest AmSden Arrested for
Beating Miss Zula Martin 81
Years Old.

Wednesday night Sheriff Bemis ar
rested Ernest Amsden for beating
Miss Zula Martin, and placed him in
the lookup to await a hearing which
is being held today.
The affair is one Of the most brutal
on record and much Of the details
and causes leading up to the assault
are of a nature not to be publicly
exploited. Miss Martin is the step
daughter of Amsden, and the family
of four live in a tWo-room tenement
on Railroad street. The mother, the
accredited wife of Amsden, was
away at work at the time ofSthe as
sault upon her daughter, who is in a
critical condition from the pound
ing she received from Amsden, and
is pitiful sight of bruises and in
juries which the brutal father-in-law
dealt her.
States Attorney Powell was away
at the time, complaint was made to
Grand Juror, 7. F. Butler, who i'm
mediately caused the arrest of re-
spondent.
The family came here about two
months ago from Charleston, where
the house in which they lived was
burned. Since coming here Amsden
has worked out by days work, fol-
lowing no one occupation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
MUSICAL ART QUARTET
This is the Next Number of the
Lecture Course Nov. GA
Male Quartet.

The Musical Art Quratet is another
star number of the Lecture course
and will be enjoyed by all lovers of
good music. This is a male quartet
that presents a program that spar
kles with life and color and will
please all who desire variety.
In talent and training, they are
splendidly equipped to deliver what
they offer. The exquisite blending
of the voices is a marked feature of
this superior entertainment. Male
quartet programs as usually given
in the lyceum, have not been on a
par with other programs presented
by musicians of no greater ability
why? There is no reason why male
quartet of sincere artists should
not attain at least the same measure
of success as a mixed quartet of
acceptable artists and we present
The, Musical Art Quartet as pleas
ing proof of this position. Person
mel: Hugh Aspinwall, first tenor;
W. Z Lovelass, second tenor;Fred K.
Bollman, baritone; Gustave Spathe,
bass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
DEER KILLED
Deep Snow at This Time of Year
Handicaps Hunters-Only "a
Buck RepOrtedKilIed the First
Three Days.

Fish and Game Commissioner
Titcomb announced Saturday that
Ga deer were reported to him as
having been killed during the first
three days of the open season, which
he considers to be about one-half
the total killed throughout the state
during that time, as many of the
reports are still on the way. Four
does were also reported by wardens
as killed. The snow is a foot deep
in northern counties of the state
and hunting has been more difficult
than usual. The deer killed are
said to be fat and in good condition.
Washington county, which report
ed the most deer last year, again
leads in the three days total with 10
out of the GA. The list by counties
is as follows: Addison 2, Benning-
ton A, Caledonia 1, Chittenden 2,
Essex Z, Franklin l, Grand lie o.,
Lamoille 3, Orange 4, Orleans O.,
Rutland 2, Washington 10, Wind
ham IL, Windsor 7.
The total number of deer killed
during the 1915 open season was g.
046, of which one-half approximately
were does. This year the law does
not allow the killing of does.
Twelve deer have been reported
to T. c. Carr by the following hunt
ers, with their weight: Fred Berry,
300 lbs; H. S. Moultroup, $50; R. F.
Perham, It's; F. E. Currier, 150;E.N.
Cummings, IT'S; R. L. Bailey, IT'S;
E. E. Cello, $50, Barton; Clarence
Goupee, l65; L. E. Currier, 225;
L. M. Kingsley, 225, Orleans; j. E.
Lawrence, IT'S, Orleans; James
Barnes, $50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
VERMONT FRUIT growers
Re-elect Il. III. West-RepOrtS
Submitted at Annual Meeting
of State Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the Yer
mont State horticultural society,
held at Montpelier Friday in con-
nection with the New England Fruit
show, elected E. H. West of Dorset
for president and listened to reports
from the various officers. Other
officers chosen were: Secretary,
Prof. M. B. Cummings Of Burling-
ton; treasurer, w. c. Cotton of
Montpelier; auditor, A. T. Clark of
Addison; executive committee, E. S.
Brigham of st. AlbanS, George O.
Aiken of Putney and C. L. Witherell
of Middlebury.
Treasurer Cotton submitted his
annual report as follows: Cash on
hand in 1915, $411.49, state appro-
priation, $500; dues, SIG; interest,
$11. .88; paid in premiums, $76; paid
lecturers, S118.43; paid officers ex-
penses, 1851 81; miscellaneous ex-
penses, $356.30; balance on hand,
$222.03.
The vice. presidents from the vari-
Gus counties submitted reports,
stating that in some instances the
fruit growers were alive to the pos
sibi!ities but in others the farmers
trusted in Providence and sold the
apples for what they could get for
them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Y. p. G. Il. U. Meeting.

The young peoples Christian tenn
perance union met with Miss Ruth
Foster on Wednesday evening, Nov.
Is. There were nearly twenty mem
bers present and it being the first
meeting of the year the following
officers were elected: President,
Lou E. Fullington; vice president,
Kathleen Foster; secretary, Ruth
F ster; treasurer, Raymond Harring-
ton; librarian, Clifford Stevens;
chairman program committee, Ma
bel Osborne; chairman social COM
mittee, Marjorie Forbes; superin-
tendent, Mrs. F. E. Boyce. Plans
were made for study hours. Miss
Marjorie Forbes rendered a piano
selection, Failing Leaves" and
Mable Osborne Rose Dreams" a
piano reverie. Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess. The
next meeting will be held December
LIST with Mr.. and Mrs. p Saunders.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
PROBATE NOTICE

Regular sessions of the Probate
Court for the district of Essex will
be held at Guidhall on the first
Wednesday of each month, in the
forenoon.
At Island Pond, the first Wednes-
day of January, April, July and
October, in the afternoon.
At Lunenburg, the second Wednes-
day of January, April, July and Octo-
ber, in the forenoon.
At Concord in the afternoon of the
same days.
Special sessions will be held by
arrangement.
Communications should be sent to
Edwin O. CARL, Judge, Canaan, or
to George A. Hubbard, Register,
Guildhall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Lund Holds COurt-Ad-
jOurned Cases Taken UP and
Hearing on Case of Charles
Shannon Set for Tuesday, Nov.
2S.

Judge Lund of Canaan held a ses-
sion of municipal court at the office
of States Attorney Powell Tuesday.
Several adjourned cases were taken
up and hearing on the case of Charles
Shannon set for next Tuesday. This
case was put over so that respondent
could secure counsel.
Late Saturday night Shannon was
arrested by Sheriff Beattie on the
charge of shooting Archie Riggie.
States Attorney Powell and Attor-
ney General Barber have been per-
sistently working on this case which
has been battling them for some
time. They have succeeded in Sc
curing evidence and are holding
Shannon for the hearing next Tues
day. James r. Wood of the Wood
detective agency was given the case
and is reported to have secured a
confession from Shannon to the eff
feet that he accidentally shot Archie.
Immediately after the detective
came Shannon was arrested.
Shannon is 27 years old, a resident
of Portland, Me, He married Archie
Riggie's sister and they have been
in town about four weeks. Mrs.
Shannon stoutly defends her husband
and proclaims his innocence. Sha-
mon is an Armenian, and is a chef,
having been employed at that work
until coming here about four weeks
ago.
Happenings that took place at the
time of the shooting of young Archie
Riggie are being brought to light.
Owl Riggie, who is a man of small
build, was being set upon by a gang
at his home, who were bent upon
giving him a beating, and the
brother-in-law, Shannon, went to
his aid. In the melee Shannon was
getting a severe beating when Mrs.
Shannon came to his rescue. Some
time during the fight Shannon fired
his revolver and young, Archie, who
was going to his brothers. aid, was
hit twice, the shot in the neck sever
ing an artery, and before medical
aid arrived was past help and soon
died from hemorrhage. Shannon
says he shot the lad but it was ac-
cidental and done while defending
himself from the gang, who were
beating him up.
Sheriff Beattie, who has been per-
sistently at work on the case for the
past ten days left Wednesday morn
ing for his home in Maidstone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Post Office, Island Pond, Vt.

Office hours, $50 am. to $50 pm.
Office hours, Sundays, 900 am. to
1000 am, and LOO pm. to 200 pm
Drop box open all night.
MAILS ARRIVE.
From Newport and points south
and west of Newport, LAT am.
From Newport, West Derby,
Derby, West and East Charleston,
7.30 pm.
From Morgan and Morgan Center,
11.45 am.
From points in Province Quebec
Ontario and Western Canada, LAT
am, and 1.25 and 1O.10p.m.
From Norton Mills, Wallis Pond,
and Averill, 1910 pm.
From Lake 400 pm.
From Beecher Falls, Canaan, and
all PORTS on upper Maine Central
Railroad, north of North Stratford,
7.55 pm.
From all local points Berlin to
Island Pond, 7.55 pm.
From all local points Portland to
Groveton, 1.30 pm.
From Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
south of Groveton, 1.20 am, and
1.30 pm.
From North Stratford, Groveton,
Berlin, GOrham, and all points south
and east, 1.20 am. and 130 pm.
MAILS CLOSE.
For Newport, Derby, Derby Line,
and North; West Derby and Beebe
Plain, 100 am.
For Newport, West Derby, Derby,
East Charleston and West Charleston
5.45 am.
For Lake, Norton Mills, Averill
and Wallis Pond, 6.15 am.
For Morgan, and Morgan Center
7.15a. m.
For Beecher Falls, Canaan, and all
points on upper Maine Central Rail-
road, LOO am. and 500 am. and l. 90
pm.
For Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
Railroad, south Of Groveton, loo
am. and 500 am.
For local points, Island Pond to
Portland, 1.30 am. and 500 am.
For local points, Groveton to
Portland, LOO pm.
For Berlin, Gorham, and all points
south and east, LOO am, 500 am,
and 100 pm.
Rural Delivery carrier arrives
12.30. pm.
Rural Delivery mails close 6.15 am
Except Sunday.
SUNDAY.
From all points south and east
1.2O am. and 1.30 pm.
Mails close for all points south anC
east, 100 am.
Mails for Norton Mills LOO am.
D. P. MACKENZIE, P. M.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24

Do you know that free dress pat
tern is included with the club of
four magazines that we are giving
in combination with The Herald for
only Is cents extra? Send your or
der by mail, or phone US.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Y. Nj. G. A. Membership Totals

The total members reported up to
Thursday night in the continental
membership campaign are as fol
lows: Continent, 26,283; system,
352; Island Pond, 81. The standing
of local teams are: Captain Nourse,
18;captain Boyce 24;captain Hatcher,
10.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Notice to Correspondents ant
Advertisers.

The HERALD goes to press next
week Wednesday, so that Thanks
giving day may be observed by the
office force. Correspondents and
advertisers will please send in copy
by Monday night for next weeks is
sue.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24

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grade, high price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
ALL OFF FOR GRAVES FOR ASSISTANT ID
 SECRETARY IF WAR
Baker Says He Is Native of South ana Thinks Further Fayof f6f the South
 IIlexpedient


 Washington, March 1S,--( Especial. In the opinion of the Alabama delegation, Bibb Graves, as an applicant for the po- siton of Assistant Secretary er War, was eliminated today when Newton D. Baker informed Representative Dent that in some respects at any rate, sectional lines must be regarded.
 For it so happens continued the Sec retary of War that while I was ap- pointed from Ohio, was born south of the Mason and Dixon line; my father served four years in the Confederate army, and my mother is still an -unre- constructed rebel
 MT. Dent was surprised at the informa- tion Why" he said. T. stated to the President the other day that inasmuch as he had appointed the Secretary from Ohio, he, should give the assistants posi- ton to the south"
 MT. Baker smiled as if to emphasize the fact that the south had already been signally honored. Finally he added: "The President, Secretary McAdoo, Secretary Burelson and others have spoken of Gen eral Graves. He has many strong friends"
 And then he extended his arms as if to signify the unfortunate fact that it was regarded as inexpedient further to in crease the power of the south in the war department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

s,a SECTION A. < 1--Mexican attitude and size of the army real problem for Wilson. First phase of Mexican invasion over. All advices to state department on Mexican situation reassuring. Graves eliminated as Breckinridge's successor. General debate on army increase bill in House ends. Quiet continues in verdun region 2-Formal report made on Christmas seals.
 3-News of Ensley. 4-Contract let for $5Oo,QO0 speedway at Edgewood 5-Mr. Underwood writes indorsing Ed Smith for national committeeman. Walter L. Sessions dead after week s illness.
 ] will pay no dividends until after May IT.. # Mutual Life men here this week. Heavy judgment in federal court Veterans and sponsors first is slogan of sons. e-Growing expe1lses add to administra- tion problems. 7-Carlyle shrine almost deserted. g. Birmingham, tourist writes some feet ing Impressions of Havana.
 SECTION B. ?. 8 and g. -Sporting news. 4-Automobile news for, owner and dealer. 5-In a dog s world. i0-Farmers, of Deniopolis district have visions of better. things.
 SECTION C. I, 2, 8 and 5- Society. 4Ned Brace on Georse Ward and whst lie can do for BirMinghan. Editorial comment, M S-News Of the moving picture theatres. s-Plar to make farmers of British soidiers.when war ends H. Markets
 - SECTION n. A Ms gazine section
 SECTION F.. Comic supplement-. SECTION F.. RcfosrEv viirc Section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
QUALIFICATION FOR
 ARMY COMMISSION
Senators Propose Radical Modification of Require
 ments at West Point


 Washington, March 1S-Radical mod : ification of the entrance requirements at West Point so as to admit enlist ed men was debated in the Senate to- day during consideration of the House bill doubling the number of cadets at the academy. The measure provides for appointment of one enlisted man a year from each regiment. Senator Reed offered an amendment making the ap- pointments five to regiment and Sem ators GalIinger and smith of Georgia declared the cadet personnel at the academy should be made up entirely of men from the regular army ranks.
 On suggestion of Senator Hitchcock, senator Reed modified his amcndment
 tCsntlnued on pass rws,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
INCREASE IN PAY FOR| ROADMACHINISTS| S|
Southern Railroads Settle Differences of Long Stand
 ing With Their Employees

washingt March ls.--A complete adjustment of the labor differences be- tween the machinists and allied crafts employed on southeastern railroads and the roads was reached here today by representatives of the roads granting an increase in pay ranging from to sik cents per hour and agreeing to establish minimum rate of pay in all allied crafts.
 The roads included in the adjust ment are the Southern. Atlantic Coast Line. Seaboard Air Line, Norfolk and Western. Chesapeake and Ohio. virgin- ian, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Pc tomac. Central Of Georgia, New Orleans and Northesstern, Alabama and Yicks-
 (Csntinued en I'ass 1'we)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
GERMANY ENEMIES LOSE DAY 0F GRACE. Peace Will Be More Costly to Them Now, Says
 Berlin Paper

Rellin, March I7,-(via London. March
 S)-Germany's enemies, by not taking kdvantage of the announcement of Cham Eellor von Bethmann- Hollweg on Decen- Der 3. that Germany would consider peace Ei oposals, whenever her foes are willing To ask terms. have lost the day of grace. This is the conclusion to be drawn from leading article in the seni-official LokaI knzeiger. in which it is declared flatly he time has now come to carry out the |lancellor's warning of December that If the enemies of this country did not six for peace in T reasonab ble period. they kould have to pay more dearly for it.
 Persons who have been crticizing the +overnment on the ground of it's sup- Ioscd ilrcsolution in regard to the 'utilix- ICsntlnued en l'sss TSvs3 {,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
LAST OF THE ALLEN \ CLAN IS MURDERED Jasper Allen of Hillsville, Va, Fame Shot to Death
 in R0adhOuse

Mount Airy. N. c, March lS---Jasper Allen. last of the Allen clan which shot up the Hilisville, Va. courthouse four years ago. killing Judge Thornton IL Massie and several other persons.s was shot and killed at roadhouse| iear here last night during a fight with William McGraw. alleged Block ader. McGraw fled to the mountains nearby. but after coroner's jury this afternoon had held him responsible for the shooting he was reported lot Nave sent word to the authorities thata he would surrender. <
 Aecording to the authorities. Niien and McGraw were spcndins the night at the place and. Allen reselted ~ statement b> McGraw that wesics Ed-
 scostinucd cn rsse Eisho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
QUIET CONTINUES IN VERDUN REGION BOTH SIDES REPORT Numerous Raids by French Aviators Are Told of by Paris
 AUSTRIANS TURN ON
 THE ISONZO FRONT Italian Position With Nearly 800 Pris. oners Captured Near Tolmino.
 Bridgehead-Another Dutch
 Vessel Sunk

The German offensive in the Verdun re- zion. now nearing the end of it's fourth week, has again slackened decidedly, both Paris and Berlin reporting the continued absence of infantry operations by either side. The big guns here and there along the front in the vicinity of the fortress are intermittently pounding opposing posi- tions, but the chief activity seems to be by the airmen.
 Paris reports numerous raids by French aviators, the points bombarded including the railway stations of Conflans and Metz. The showers of heavy shells dropped are declared to have caused ex- Islosions and fires.
 Elsewhere on the western front the artillery only has been busy and even this has not displayed more than ordinary activity.
 In Russia there has been only sporadic fighting. although there arc signs of prerars tions for movements of probable importance, particularly along the north ern end of the line.
 AUSTRIANS MAKE STAND
 The Austrlans have turned on the Ital- ans along the Isonzo. where the initia- tive has recently been for the most part with General Cadorna's forces.
 Vienna announces a successful attack north of the Tolmino bridge-head in which Italian positions were captured to- gether with nearly 500 prisoners and three machine guns.
 Tn Arabia the British report defeat
 (Continued on Page Eleven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
Consular Dispatches Tell of Quiet Conditions at Mexi-
 can Points
WILL ASK USE OF
 MEXICAN RAILWAYS
Not Believed That It Will Be Granted. Tampico Quiets Down When It Is Learned Why American
 Forces Crossed Border

Washington. March 1S.-Reas ssuring advices came to both the state and war departments today from Mexico, where an American army is following the trail of Villa and his bandit followers. The official reports indicated that the American troops thus far had encoun- tered no Villa followers, though it was indicated brush with them might be expected soon; and consular dispatches told of quiet conditions elsewhere throughout Mexico.
 The state departments advices which included dispatch saying conditions were improving about Tanipico, were laid before President Wilson personally tonight by Acting Secretary Polk. MT Polk also conferred late in the day with Elisio Arrendodo, General Cat- ranza's ambassador designate, but neith- CT official would discuss the subject of their talk, except to say that reference had been made to a shipment of muni- tions which the de facto government is anxious to get to Vera Cruz from New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
Jones on His Ear

Washington, March 1S.-Senator Jones charged in the Senate today that liquor interests had intimidated business men here to secure support of movement for a prohibition referendum in the Dis trict of Columbia. The campaign he said. was calculated to keep Congress from acting on the Sheppard bill for prohibition in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19
GUARD AGAINST DISEASE

One dispatch from General Funston to- night said General Pershing had reported finding supply of corn, alfalfa and Whether the provisions had been aban- donded by fleeing Villa troops or were purchased or requisitioned by the Ameri- can commander was not stated General Pershing also asked for some water carrying trucks and General Scott an nounced that 2 trucks had been ordered from a private firm and would be for warded to the cxpeditionary force as soon as possible.
 Reports tonight from various points along the border, particularly in the vicinity of Fl Paso told of efforts by some Americans and Mexicans in that territory to convey into interior Mex ico an impression that the American expedition was the forerunner of in tervention Every effort to counteract the effect of such avtivities is being made by administration officials, dis patches going forth constantly to consular officers with the purpose of reassuring the Mexican people.
 Most of the war departments dis patches today from the border were of technical military nature and were not given out. Secretary Baker left for Cleveland. O.. late in the day and Major General Scott, chief of staff and acting secretary, kept in touch with the department until late hour to- . night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-19

Fl Paso, Tex. March 1S.-Tbc first phase of the American expedition into Mcxico--the rush along Villas dim trail to the endangered Mormon coI- onies--was an accomplished fact to- night, completed, according to reports reaching the Columbus base, without the firing of n hostile shot by the Americans.
 The second phase already was begin ming, it was indicated here, as the Amer jeans turned somewhere from Casas Grandes to resume their night marches under the brilliant Mexican moonlight to- ward the rough mountain slopes, where it is known Francisco Villa already has preceded them with more than 100 miles start.
 Warning that this second act in the chase might not pass without fighting against bandits was implied in a new and more stringent censorship imposed at Columbus. Further leakage of mili- tary news, the censor. said frankly to the American press, would be likely to coct coldicrs liyac