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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-25

adjectives until all the superlative
are exhausted. and itjbecoIries a diff
fieult matter to write of the enter
talnment flying the Barnum and
Bailey pennant.
The performance starts with 4
professional pageant descriptive of
Persia and the Thousand and One
Nights. after which come the purely
circus features in greater variety
than ever before, by far the greater
number of them being seen for the
first time. Prominent among the
new corners are the Ching Ling He,
Su Fong Lin and Tai Pen troupes OF
Chinese acrobats and wonder work
ers. AS conclusion TO their per-
formances two OF them slide from
der strand of steel wire attached to
their queues
Signor Bagonghl is an Italian mid
get VINO does funny comedy riding
act which proves one of the hits OF
the show Madam Bradna brings her
horse. pony and dog circus to de-
light the women and children. The
elephants present brass band.
dance the tango and hesitation
waltz. Beautiful white horses and
ponies pose as living statues.
Regiments of gymnasts. tumblers.
equilibrists, aerialists and arenic ex-
perts will fit on and fit off. The
Davenports, Bradna and Derrick. the
Hannaford Family and Charles. Sic
grist are acknowledged champion
riders. Lupeta Perea will thrill by
her exploits in mid-air, as will the
Siegrist-Silbons and the Neapolitans.
New feature acts To be seen for the
first times here include palienbere's
Bears, Marcelias trained parrots.
cockatoos and ravens, Lady Alice's
pets. including performing rats and
pigeons; Henri Fills and his Horse
Ballerina" introducing dancing
horses and dancing girls: SWANS
trained rats. cats and dogs in which
felines and rodents perform as
founding feats: Moran and Wiser.
who perform with hats the tricks
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-25

The verdict of former jury was
...,aiued in the lunacy trial, held in
sunty court Monday and Tuesday
:. mass on the sanity of Emmett
e,.mbers. who has been confined
/, The asylum at Terrell, and Cham
,sr will be sent back to the state
restitution for another period.
gamblers sought to gain his freedom
through court proceedings. Cham
,srs declared that he was as sane as
i, ever was in his life, that he had
il tine past drank some and that he
nsy have done foolish and impru-
aeut things while under the infiu-
s,ce OF drink but he can see no good
reasoR for his being confined in an
avlum. However, he declared this
uO-ning that it was not his intention
10 carry the case higher. He said
be would abide the decision of the
rurt on promise of the judge to
kok carefully into his case next
sring in an effort to get him out
On parole and let him go to the
home Of his brother in Oklahoma
Chambers has property to the amount
Il $500 or more and was quite
veil known in the Ennis communi-
Il.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-25
NO REASON FOR IT,
When Waxaliachie Citizens Show a.
Nav

Way.
There can be no reason why any
|reader of this who suffers the tor
lures of an aching back. the annoy
lance of urinary disorders, the pains
land dangers of kidney ills will fail
to heed the words of neighbor who
has found relief. Read what 0
Waxahachie citizen says:
Mrs. w NJ. Turner South Wash
ington street, Waxahachie. says:
|"Doan's Kidney pills have always
proven beneficial TO me whenever
my back has panied me or ! have
had trouble from the kidney secre-
tions. i have known others who
have used Doan's Kidney Pills with
equally as good results. / always
get Doan's Kidney Pills from the
Curtin Drug Co. and recommend
them every time ! hear anyone con-
planning of kidney trouble
Price 50c. at all dealers. Dom.
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-g-t same
that Mrs. Turner uses. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. "
Adv.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-25
Hotel Rogers Arrivals.

A Naples, Boston; N. A. Enson,
Temple; W. A. Kay, Birmingham
v. c. Gillian, Austin; A. Y. Walker,
Dallas; D. w. Erwin, New York City;
J. G. Down, Dallas; G.. F. Edwards,
Dallas, Vim. II. Reynolds, Dallas
Ry Walker, Dallas; M. d. Jameson,
FOrt Worth; d. P. Webster, Dallas
9 NJ Bodenheimer, Dallas; D.
Hynes. Dallas; l. Kaiser, Houston
y, ]. Toole, Dallas; G. Bayley, Dali
rs, ]. R. Wilson, Dallas: NJ. Whit
lsnburg. Dallas. E. l.. Willett, Dali
las; J. c. Showes, San Antonio; Miss
singleton, city; w. A. Hall, Sher-
nan; Chas. w. Hays, Chicago; l.. A.
Rogers. Dallas; Graham Payne, Dali
u.s. |. N. Johns. Fort Worth; Miss
m'hyne Wharton, Marlin; Miss B.
Llnthicum, Marlin; Miss Ida De-
nafdeleben. Marlin; l.. B. Chieton,
AaFln; B. l.. Lawhan, San Antonio !;
.. X. Botkins, Fort Worth; T. l..
o0Ssfs, Waco, NJ. N. Gault, Gin
annat; W. II. Kendall. Dallas:
Aeaaedy clapp. San Antonio; o. c.
0el Dallas; Chas. w. Hays. Chica-
" A. 7. Pingree. Dallas; Mrs. f.
: faiilips and son, city: T. NJ. Con-
"e' Fort Worth; Joe Rogers, Ner-
-asager; Maggie Rogers, Nermaun-
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81 the various undertakings con
Ecctcd with the fas. Enls county
exhibit aud the Boys corn and PiF
clubs and Girls Canning club.
The chamber adjourned after APP
pointment Of l.. Dortsch rs chairman
ct next meeting.
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There will be no meeting of the
Woodman Circle on Thursday. the
goth. but will meet on Saturday.
the 2sth, at 2:30 p. m.
ELIZABETH BEDFORD, Guardian.
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District Convention.

FORT WORTH. Texas, Oct. 25.-
The district convention of the
Knights and Ladies OF Security is
being held here today. About 800
delegates are in attendance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
MRS. ELIZABETH DEvINE.
Was Widow of Michael Devine-Fu
neral Saturday Morning.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth De.
vine, 80, widow of Michael Devine
was held Saturday morning at 6
O clock from st. Michael's Roman
Catholic church. Mrs. Devine died
Wednesday, March %, in Brattleborc
Betreat, where she had been a patient
a few days.
Mrs. Devine was born in Ireland and
came to this country when young
girl She had made her home since
in, Vernon and in Brattleboro, having
been resident of this town over &C
years. She was married in 1853 to Mr.
Devine, who for many years was care.
taker in the employ of B. d. Harris
A. B. Clapp and j. II. Estey He died
Nov. IA, 1914.
She leaves one son, DR.. William p
Devine of this town, and one grand
daughter, Miss Grace Perry of Spring.
field, Mass.
The funeral was held Saturday at {
n. m. in st. Michael's Roman Catholic
church. Rev. Father Rand officiated
The day being the Feast of the An
nuciation, wass was said Monday
morning at Z. The bearers were
John T. Kaine, John Grady, Michael
Baker and Thomas Perry. The burial
took place in the Roman Catholic Gem.
cterv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31

returned, and more is to come in. 1t was
voted to continue the same. plan for an.
other year. Plans for next year were dis.
cussed and an informal ballot was taken
for officers who will be elected at the an.
nual meeting in April
A long line of committees, whose names
were published a few days ago, are already
busy planning for the big convention of
the New England district of the Woman s
American Baptist Foreign Mission society,
which meets here April %, 90 and p. It
will be the second time it has ever met
in Vermont, having once been in Burling.
ton. a tentative program has been pre-
pared, showing a fine list of speakers in.
GLIDING missionaries from the foreign field
and home secretaries. Among the former
are Mrs w. 7. Elmore of India, Miss Con
verse of Japan, and Mrs. Ting of China.
Mrs Caroline Atwater Mason, the author
of the now study book, World Missions
and World Peace, also will be heard with
much interest
Mrs. H. II. Pepper of Providence, II. l.,
a member of the executive board of the
New England district, explained to the
women the specific work done by the six
New England states, supplementing the
talk by Mrs. F. S. Knight along the same
line
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
COMPANY 1 FIRST.
Vermont National Guard Is In Excel
lent Condition

The annual inspection of the Yer
mont National Guard was completed
Saturday by Lieut. John C. Waterman
of the 18th United States Infantry. He
was accompanied on the inspection tour
by Adjt. Gen. Tillotson of st. Adams
and Col. Ira l.. Reeves of Mortified
They visited the stations of all - in
fantry companies and inspected both
equipment and personnel.
Gen. Tillotson said before leaving
Burlington that "the regiment is well
equipped and trained for field service
and in a more efficient condition than
/ have ever seen it. The strength is
above what it has ever been before at
this time of the year. There are upon
the rolls about 500 officers and men.
More than 90 per cent were present at
the inspection.
"The absentees were practically all
accounted for. Company / of Brattle-
boro was the only company with 10O
per cent attendance. Several of the
companies are full and have waiting
lists. We found the men everywhere
taking a deep interest in the work, Sc.
rious, and ready to respond to any de
mand that may be made upon them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
LODGE SELLS FURNITURE.
Holds Last Meeting in Old Quarters
Will Meet in New Temple Monday
VIII Have Pipe Organ.

The last meeting of Wantastiquet
lodge l. o. o. F., in the quarters in
the Hooker building occupied by the
order for years, was held Monday night,
The next meeting will be held Monday
night in the banquet room of the new
Odd Fellows temple on Green street.
The lodge room in the temple will not
be ready for occupancy for several
weeks and the intervening meetings
will be held in the banquet hall.
A special meeting of Oasis encamp-
ment was held last evening and was
the last meeting of Odd Fellows to
be held in the old quarters. The fur
niture that has been used by the lodge
in the old quarters was sold Tuesday
morning to the Newfane lodge and
has been moved, to give possession
to the Durham Brothers Co., which
has leased the floor in Hooker build
ing heretofore occupied by the Odd
Fellows.
The new furniture for the temple
has arrived and it is expected that
next week the carpet in the lodge room
will be laid. After that an Estey pipe
organ is TO be installed. This is a
beautiful instrument made especially
for the temple and equipped with a
gong and other special stops.
The lodge intends to have formal
opening of tho temple early in May,
when everything will have been com
pleted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
CENTRE CHURCH CENTENNIAL.
Four Hours After Issuing Proposals
for Building Meeting House Sufficient
Sum Was Subscribed.

In the department of "Happenings
100 Years Ago." in the current issue
OF the Congregationalist are several
items taken from the Recorder of
March 90, 1916. One reads as follows;
"Four hours after issuing proposals
for erecting a Westinghouse in Brat
tloborough village Il sufficient sum was
subscribed. The pews were offered for
sale at public vendue and were sold
fer about $1,000 more than what had
been the previous estimate of their
value
The above refers to the Centre Con-
gregational church. This is the centen,
NAL year of the Centre church. The
church was organized July >, 1916, and
the building was dedicated Aug. %,
1916. 1t then stood on the common, but
was moved to its present site and en-
larged in 1912.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, March %, son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ross.
In Brattleb6ro, March &c, daughter,
Miriam Burdett, to Orrin Burton and
Ruth Chaplin (Childs) Hughes.
In Brattleboro, March "a, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bolip.
In Brattleboro, March 81, a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Graves
granddaughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Still
man Graves of Brattlebbro and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred L. Currier of Whitinsville,
Mass.
In Brattleboro, March 30, son to
Hugh and Florence (Skinner) Agnew
In Vernon, March 80, sen to Mr..
and Mrs. A. l.. Barnes.
In Holyoke, March 80, a son to Sam
uel and Edith (Canedy) Carroll, grand
son to Harvey Canedy Of Brattieboro.
In the Wcsson maternity hospital
Springfield, Mass, March IS. a dauph.
ter, Patricia, to Edward and Nellie
(Anderson) McGough, granddaughter
to Mrs. Michael Duggan Of Bratt,eboro
In Nashua, n. H., March IS, a daugh.
ter, Jane, to Albert H. and Mabel
(Hunt) Hunt, granddaughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Frank l.. Hunt of Brattle-
boro and Mrs. George Hunt of Win
chester, n. H.
In Hinsdale, :. H., March 81, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bar
rett, granddaughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Addison Brown of West Chesterfield
In Hinsdale, n. H., March %, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
NEW TROLLEY CAR ASSURED.
New Vice President Promises One as
Early as Is Possible - Twin State
Force Not to Be Changed.

Manager +. NJ. Adds of the Twin
State Gas & Electric Co. has returned
from Boston, where he attended a
meeting of managers of plants in the
east controlled by the Middle West
Utilities Co., with the positive assur-
ance that new car for use on the troll.
ley line will be provided at the EARL.
est possible date.
The change in the active manage
mcnt of the Twin State company, by
which /. l.. Meloon Of Dover, n. H.,
who has been the general manager, re.
tires today, will not, as had been
believed in some circles, mean changes
in the personnel of tie local branch.
II. l.. Odds, the new vice president
and general manager, assured Mr.. Ad-
dis that no changes we're contemplated
in any of the branches. Mr.. Odds has
been connected for some years with the
middle west business of the Middle
West Utilities Co., but is glad to again
locate in the East, where he was born
and spent his early life.
He told Mr. Adds that he knew
something of the trolley condition here
through having gone over correspond
ence. He appreciated the immediate
need of a new car aud assured Mr.
Adds that no delay would be permit
ted in an effort to find double truck
car that it not too long to be used on
the curves of the local road.
There are any amount of 50foot and
60-foot cars obtainable secondhand
but to get one of them would mean the
expenditure of much time and money
to change the curves on the road or to
move the tracks or cut down trees
where these very long cars would side
swipe in rounding the turns. The diff
ficulty is to obtain suitable double.
truck car of about the length of the
one now in use.
Mr.. Adds has been securing the pos
sible field of purchase for one for some
time and now has the assurance that
Mr. Odds will aid in the search 1t is
believed that the Boston market is
Just now likely one, for it is under
stood in street railway circles that a
large order for new cars has been
placed by the transportation company
there with the intention of retiring me-
dunn length cars now in use there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
DEATHS.

In Brattlcboro, March 22, Mrs Elizabeth
,Devine, ~ widow of Michael levine.
In Brattleboro, March "a, George
w. Walker, %, formerly Of Dummers.
ton.
In Brattleboro, March 81, Veronica
Mary Robinson, eight months, daugh.
ter Of M. and Mrs. Harry A. Rob nson.
In Walpde, \, H., March 81, Miss
Merad Bradley Williams. 20, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs John II. Williams.
In wilmington, March %, Mrs. I'm.
mogcne (Wilier) Kiddcr, 81, widow
of j. Henry Kidder.
In East Northfeld, Mass, March %
Mrs. Susan Ncwton) Woodland, 81,
wife of Francis Woodland.
In East Dover, March 10, Miss Ed
ma Mary Moore, IS.
In West Halifax, March 90, John
Phillips, II.
In Grafton, March 25, Lindsay Tur-
ncr, ;. SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay
Turner.
In Townsend, March 26, Frank
Felch.
In West Townshcnd, March %
Charles II. STatton, "A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31

In Brattlcboro, March 25, by Carl S.
Hopkins, Esq, Carol j. Finley of Hol-
yoke Mass, and Miss Maymic Gertrude
Sturteyant of Cornish, n. II.
In Brattleboro, March 81, by Carl S
Hopkins, Esq, Alfred James Ryan and
Mildred Lillian Knudscn, both OF
Brattleboro
In Brattleboro March 81, by Carl S
Hopkins, Esq, Walter f. Macdonald
and Vida L, Powell, both of Spring
field, Mass.
In Brattleboro, March 81, by Carl S
Hopkins, Esq, Alfred Dupis and Dor
otha Callahan, both of Springfield
Mass.
In Brattleboro, March 81, by Carl S
Hopkins, Esq, Roy NJ. Cady and Ed
ma b. Shaw, both of Springfield, Mass
In Wilmington, (Mountain Mills,
March %, by Rev, J. w. Rafter, Viii
liam Foster and Miss Ethel Birch, both
OF Wilmington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
WANTS HOSE HOUSE
Clapp Willing to Pay Reasonable
Sum for Property
No Exemption From Taxation Desired
Commissioner Richmond Makes
Known Offer.

The Phoenix publishes herewith a
letter from Arthur b. Clapp to the
voters of the village of Brattleboro eX-
pressing a desire to buy the No. q Hose
Co. house on South Main street, con
corning which there has been consid-
cradle discussion the past few days.
Mr.. Clapp desires this property to pro
vide needed room for a large lireproof
building which he purposes to erect
for the use of the Holstcin Friesian
association and for which purpose he
has bought the Stewart property north
of the hose house. He makes no Of
fer in figures, but doubtless he will do
so in the special village meeting called
for Saturday evening. He feels that
the retention of the association Office
here will be a benefit to everybody.
Village Commissioner Scion A. Rich
mond while not in favor of standing
out about a few hundred dollars, recog-
nizing as he does the great advantage
of having the Holstein- Friesian bust
ness retained here, feels that in fair.
ness to the voters he should make
known an offer which the commission.
ers have received for the hose house
property. Mr.. Richmond says an Of
fer of $4,000 for the property has been
made through Attorney Herbert G.
Barber, not for Mr. Barber, as he UNI
derstands it, but for another party and
that the offer will be made in writing
or the money put up if desired.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Bar.
Der negotiated with the Holstein-Frie
sian people with a view to erecting a
building for their use, in part, on the
site of the old Ray and Judge proper
ties, but the negotiations failed. Mr.
Clapp's letter follows:
To the Voters of the Village of Brat
In order to complete my plans i'll the
erection of the building for the Hol-
stein-Friesian association, on which
they propose to take a long lease, it is
quite essential that 1 should have the
No. Hose company property belonging
to the village, to make the lot of prop
er shape and insure all open space on
all sides of the building.
| asked the commissioners to call a
meeting to see if you would instruct
them to sell same to me at a fair
price. The meeting has been called in
Festival hall Saturday evening next at
s o'clock
/ do not ask any exemption from
taxation. | never have and do not
ask any gift from the town or vii
lage, but I would like to buy this prop
erty at fair valuation for the pur-
pose mentioned.
Not all know the great benefit of
having this association permanently
located here. 1t will benefit every
resident of Brattleboro, which includes
myself, to a greater extent that but
few realize. This is the only reason L
have for making arrangements to build
for them.
I hope every voter in the village will
be at the meeting and show their APP
probation by voting to sell the prop
erty to me.
Very respectfully,
A. B. CLAPP.
Brattleboro, March 80, 1916.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
MORE COMPANY ENL1sTMENTs.
Now IA Enlisted Men and Two Officers
Lieutenant to be Elected in Few
Weeks to Fill Vacancy.

Capt. E. w. Gibson and Lieut.. w. r.
Spaulding are losing no time in recruit
ing to the maximum strength Company
|, V. n. G. The company strength
Saturday night had been brought up to
"a enlisted men and two officers and the
limit allowed is - men and three Off
GERS. James p. Clune and Hugh Muir
ray have re-enlistod and John Baker
ard Fred Bank are new recruits added
Saturday evening.
An election will be held in a few
weeks to I'll the vacant licutenantcy
and about that time the appointments
of non-commissioned officers probably
viii be made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
Furniture Club Hearing Ended.

The case of the state against NJ.
Hirsh of Boston, charged with aiding
in promoting a lottery, which was be,
gun in the municipal court Monday af-
tcrnoon, was concluded late Tuesday
afternoon with the exception of filing
briefs by counsel. After that has been
done Tuesday Judge Frank +. Barber
will give his decision.
The defense based much of its
claim to immunity from prosecution on
a clause in the contract which is to
the effect that the furniture company
selects members of the club to receive
presents who have done the most work
for the company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31

DIR, and Mrs. Henry C. Newell re-
Gently observed the 50th anniversary
Of their marriage at their home in St.
Johnsbury. DIR. Newell was born in
Burke, Oct. 10, 1885, and went to St.
Johnsbury in 1854, After graduating
from Dartmouth medical college in
1863, he entered the United States :
service, being commissioned assistant
surgeon of the Third Vermont Volun-
tcers in October, 1868. He was acting
surgeon of barracks at Brattlehoro till
May, 1864, when he joined his re ii
ment. He was mustered out in May,
1860. Some years ago he withdrew
from active medical practice, but re-
tains a keen interest in his profession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-31
BRATTLEBORO WAS LEADER.
Methodist Church Here Gained Eighty
Members Last Year - Supt. E. w.
Sharp Makes Report
Especial TO The Phocnix.)
MONTPELIER. March ~

MONTPELIER, March 20.
Rev. L. w. Sharp of Brattleboro
district superintendent of the Mont.
pelier district of the Vermont Metho-
dist conference, today in giving an ac-
count of his stewardship, reported that
new building investments in the dis.
trict and debts paid for the year ag-
gregated $lS,730. The net gain in
membership in the district was 1874
Brattleboro leading with 50. Rev. Mr.
Sharp gave credit to the large increase
in Brattleboro to the Alexander. Chap.
man evangelistic campaign, which he
praised in enthusiastic terms. The 50
churches in the district were supplied
by SO men and one deaconess One
death occurred among the ministers
the conference losing one of its oldest
members in Rev. A. W. Ford, chaplain
of the state prison in Windsor.
Bishop John w. Hamilton of Boston
who is to retire this year because OF
the age limit, presided at the opening
Methodist conference yesterday in Trim
ity church and administered communion
to $50 persons. Seventy-three mem,
bers, who are probationers, responded
to the call of the conference roll. AT
the morning session Rev +. w. Lewis
of Groton was elected secretary for tho
18th time. Rev. w. S. Smithers pre-
sided at the afternoon session, which
was given over to the memorial ser
mon, delivered by Rev. A. J. Hough
of Brownsville.
Last evening Rev. DIR. Patrick 10
seph Maveety of Cincinnati delivered
an address at the Freedman s Aid an
niversary. A change was made in the
origina! program. because of the ina
bility of Rev. Henry &. Mccain OF
Topeka, Kan, to attend. Rev. d. G.
Richford was called upon to preside
at the temperance anniversary.
In connection with the conference OF
the Laymen s association a Lay
Electoral conference will be held Fri
day and Saturday in Bethany church
United States Senator William p. Dill.
ingham, president of the Laymcn s as
ISOLATION, will give a brief address al