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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30

81 was whipped by six men," whim-
pered a man today Had there been
only five would have cleaned them"
That kind Of talk is pretty thin
Afchison Globe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30

Lindol Waterman and Miss
quette of Stanstead were visit
Harry Bassett's Sunday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wilkie and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilkie spent Sun
day in Burlington with Maynard Viii
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30
BLOOMINGTON CENTER

Archie Drown has a telephone in
stalled in his house.
C. C. Mcdowell is working at the
Hayden farm in Albany.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Currier visited
relatives in Orleans Sunday.
Antoine Currier has returned from
two weeks visit at Newport.
Mrs. E. A. Gallup was at George
Woodward's in Barton recently.
Philip vadnais has sold his farm to
Mr.. Cabana frem New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Duval of West
Burke visited at Edgar Powers Sun
day.
Harold Whitcomb and daughter,
Gladys spent Sunday at T. G. Gran
dalls.
E. E. Dutton of Bloomington spent
the weekend here with his son, Gil
bert Dutton.
J. C. Houston recently attended the
funeral of his nephew, Walter Hous-
| ton in Concord.
Mrs. Martha Burrows, who has
been seriously i'll the past few days,
seems to be gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Gray were called
/ to Charleston Sunday by the illness
of Mrs. Gray's brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Burrows Of
Barton were caHed here by the illness
of Mrs. Martha Burroughs.
! Tho EFo,,oo,.,o1 c,,,,do,4 .es,.,,,, =
and the people of Bloomington Cen
ter hereby express their appreciation
in having so many of the Evansville
! people and children with them which
proved a great help in making our
fiag-raising and Memorial service an
enjoyable feature.
On Sunday large delegation of Jr.
4 O. IT. A. NJ, and Sons and Daughters
of Liberty with the school children
| from the schools here and at Evans
vile, gathered at the town hall and
marched to the church where with
! barred heads they stood while the
large new flag was unfurled to the
breeze as the Star Spangled Banner
was sung. The children In unison re-
peated the pledge to the flag after
which Rev Hickland made some very
appropriate remarks closing with a
beautiful poem After America was
sung they entered the church and lis
tened to a very able and impressive
Memorial sermon. 1t was an oc-
casion long to be remembered.
EVANSVILLE
The comedy-drama, "A White
Shawl will be given in Woodman
hall Wednesday evening, June 9th,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30
EVANSVILLE

The comedy-drama, "a White
Shawl" viii be given in Woodman
hall Wednesday evening, June 9th,
for the benefit of the church The
cast of characters includes VIII La
Dor, Aaron Garry, Ernest Wright,
Lottie Wright, Marie Lapierre and
Gertrude Hickland.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-30
BROWNINGTON

Hale Clark has returned to Boston.
Mrs. Columbia is spending a few
days in Derby.
Mrs. Henry Newton spent the
weekend in Barton.
Mrs. Flora Shattuck is staying
with Miss Bryant few days.
Mrs. F. e. Newton visited her
daughter in Sheffield last week.
VIII Virgins is putting up a YER
anda on the front side of his house.
Mrs. Mabel Adams and daughters,
of Derby, were in town over Sunday.
Havier Laroche of Holyoke, Mass,
visited at Joseph Beauregard's last
week.
Monday as the teacher was obliged
to be away.
The Ladies' Aid society will enter
tain at their rooms at the hall Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Marsh enter
tanned friends from Newport and
Peterboro, n. H., Sunday.
CnarIeS JoSlyn, VINO mas been IN
very poor health for some time, has
not been as well for a few days.
The young people of the Congrega-
tional Sunday school have organized
Bible class called the Loyal Lead
ers, with a motto, LEND Hand."
The officers are President, Ruth
Newton; vice president, Mrs R. A.
DuttOn; secretary, Mrs. g. E. New
ton; treasurer, Victor Swanson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
PRESIDENT WILL
 REVEE W ROAD
 SCOUTS ID SOUTH

Washington, October 29.-President Will
 son will review the pathfinding party of the Bankhead National Highway aSsocia-
 tion, which leaves here tomorrow to tour
 the eastern route to Atlanta, through Richmond, 1t was announced tonight by officials of the association. The party, which is to return over the western route through Danville and Lynchburg, will leave from the capitol and pass down Pennsylvania avenue before the White House. The President will be on the steps of the executive office at the White House as the tourists go by, it was announced.
 1 Secretaries Baker and Daniels and a
 number of other Washington officials
 have accepted invitations to attend the ceremonies on the capitol steps, J. Asa Rountree, secretary of the association, said. Secretary Baker and Senators Bankhead, Swanson and Hoke Smith are | expected to make addresses, and Senator l Bankhead, after whom the highway is ] named, is to accompany the tourists. 1 Approximately 30 automobiles will make the trip, it was said, reaching Atlanta | November B, and after the return to Washington decision will be made as to which route will be selected. The high way when completed is to extend from l Washington through south and west to /. Los Angeles going by way of Birming- i ham and Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
INDICTMENT IS PRESENTED AGAINST
 GASTON 3. MEANS

Concord, N. C., October 29.-Solicitor
 Hayden Clement today presented to the
 Cabarrus county grand jury a bill Of
 indictment charging Gaston B. Means
 with the murder of Mrs Maude A. King
 of New York and Chicago who was
 who was Mrs. Kings business agent, has
 been held in jail here since September
 25, when he was bound over to the grand
 jury after preliminary hearing.
 Nearly a score of witnesses came here today from New York and Chicago to
 aid the state, as well as Attorney Gen eral Manning of North Carolina, who took part in the prosecution at the pre- iiininary hearing. c. D. Ambrose of the federal department of justice returned to Concord. He was here at the preliminary tion was made at that time of statements given out by District Attorney Swanns $ office in New York that investigation was being made of reports that Means had been connected with German agents. Means and Mrs. King were believed to be preparing shortly before her death to file for probate a second will of her husband the late J. A. King of Chi cago which would give her some $2 1 000O00, at present held in trust for an I Illinois charitable institution, and among | the new witnesses who came here today | were Joseph Cooper cashier of the lili- nois Trust company, to which MT. King s | first will had deeded the money in trust 1 and seven from Chicago who had not ] appeared at the preliminary hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
B|GELOW, PAC|F|ST, SUFFERING FROM
 WOUNDS OF LASH

Cincinnati, October 29.-Herbert S. Bige- low, pacifist socialist. head of the Peo- ple's church of Cincinnati, and @ mem Der Of the Peoples Council, who was horsewhipped near Florence, Ky. last night by a band of men gowned in Ku- Klux fashion fin the name of the wom- en and children of Belgium" as one of the leaders termed it, was tonight suf- fering severely from nervous shock as well as from the bruises and lacerattons inflicted.
 At the hospital. where Bigelow was taken for treatment, it was said tonight he was resting under influence of opiates but that his condition was quite serious.
 Bigelow's physician said he counted 40 welts on Bigelows back made by the horsewhip in the hand of member of the band.
 A mans voice, calling on the telephone at Bigelows home today. said the speak CT was one of those who were in the Kidnapping party and that ''the protesta- tions of loyalty made by Mr. Bigelow today are accepted at their face value, and that Mir Bigelow is free to remain in this vicinity subject to his remaining loyal in the future.'
 Attorney Edward Alexander, one Of the counsel for Bigelow, has offered a reward of $500 for the arrest and con- viction of any or all persons connected with the Kidnapping and whipping.
 Investigations are under way and friends of the pastor of the Peoples church say the guilty person, if caught, will be prosecuted.
 Bigelow in writing of his Kidnapping said he could not recognize any member of the band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
NEGRO MAKES DASH
 FOR LIBERTY AT JAIL

Much excitement was caused in the downtown district last night about 9:S0 o'clock when police officers fired several shots at Enoch Smith & ne- gro, who was attempting to make his escape after a dash out of the war den's office at the city jail. Smith had been arrested by Special Officer w. l.. Allen for a local railroad and was waiting in the corridor of the jail to be searched when he made dash for his liberty. He was charged with grand larceny.
 Several officers happened to be in the alley by the jail and gave chase to Smith. Motorcycle Scout Lynn proved to be the fastest of the lot, overtak- ing the negro in Third alley near Seventeenth street, chase of over two blocks. During the chase a number of shots were fired, attracting unusual interest. Smith was returned to the Jail, where he is being held. He will be transferred to the county jail today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
New Skin Peeler
 Tn Great Demand

Since the discovery that mercolized wax possesses remarkable absorbent powers when applied to the skin, the demand for it as a complexion renewer has been tremendous. Druggists in every section report sales as far ex- ceeding those of anything similar they have ever had on their shelves.
 Ordinary mercoiized wax gently peels off the devitalized cuticle. in minute particles, so that the user gradually loses her old. worn-out complexion the more youthful under-skin taking it's place. Cutaneous cru D II 0 :, blotches, moth patches, liver spots and freckles are, of course, removed at the same time, As the wax is entirely harmless and easy to use. women all over the country are purchasing 1t in original packages and using it to quickly rejuvenate their complexions. The wax is applied the same as cold then washed off with warm water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
U. s. Court of Appeals

New Orleans, October 2s-(Special) ) The following opinions were rendered by the United States court of appeals here today Alabama, Major Schuessler vs. Lundstrom, trustees, Oak Hill Marpie and Stone Works, affirmed; Jones, trus- tee, B. A. Collins. vs. H. M Hobbie Grocery company. affirmed
 Georgia Albert H. Dean vs. United States. affirmed (Batts, circuit judge, dis sentinS); Mrs. Virginia A. Grafton, vs. Ii. P. Meilkleham, reversed; city of Au- gusta vs. Postal Telegraph and Cable company, affarmed.
 The court of appeals, Richard w. Walk CT and R. L.. Batts, United States cir- cult judges and Rufus E. Foster, United States district judge, sitting. will hold a threeweeks' term of court at Fort Worth Tex, beginning November ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
THE LYRIC AGENT IN
 COLLECTING WAR TAX

The national government has de- clared that effective Thursday, Novem- Der ], war tax must be paid on all admission tickets to theatres The Lyric has announced that effective Thursday this tax will be collected on every ticket purchased.
 In collecting this tax the Lyric is merely an agent for the government and the entire tax on every ticket will go into the coffers of Uncle Sam.
 At the end of every month the Lyric Will turn over to the government ev- cry cent of tax collected and this money will be used to assist the suc- cessful continuation of the war. In go- ing to the Lyric after November 1 you will not only enjoy excellent vau- deville but will also be doing your bit and helping the soldiers in the trenches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN

The seventh Red Cross chapter in Bibb county was organized Sunday at Marvel, the center of the mines of the Roden Coal company. MT. Wilkinson addressed a splendid meeting in the Marvel auditorium, following which a permanent organization was effected with the following officers: Mrs B. F. Roden, chairman; Mrs. J. r. Brown vice chairman; George F. Ellis, treas urer, and Mrs. J. C.. Vance, secretary.
 This organization gives Bibb county more Red Cross chapters than any oth- CT county in Alabama, as the result of the recent whirlwind campaign by the people of the various towns. Other chapters are located at Blocton,/ West Blocton, Piper, Eoline, Centreville and Brent. All of these new chapters are planning to send large delegations to the Alabama state convention of the American Red Cross. to be held at the Tutwiler hotel in Birmingham on No vember 9 and 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
Mrs Beecher to Speak
 for Local Free Clinic

Mrs. Leonard Beecher, noted lecturer and publicist, will give a reading at the Tutwiler hotel tomorrow afternoon at $50 for the benefit of thief rec clinic. The subject of Mrs. Beecher's address will be "A Man Without Country" and will give other selections. The free clin- ie is one of the most worthy charities of the city and not only ministers to the sick, but aids the poor and distressed in many other ways. Mrs. Frank J. White. chairman of the committee in charge. an- nounces that tickets can be purchased at the door, and they are expecting large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
'BESSEMER NEGROESI l. LEAVE FOR CAME

The first contingent of negro sselectA men from the Bessemer district, en5 trained yesterday afternoon amid appro7 priate festivities There were BOT in the detachment and left Bessemer on a special train of 10 Pullmans Tor the training camp. The exercises opened with parade of the negro selectmen and the negro school children, which was followed by barbecue provided by the local joint committee. Nelson's settle ment band led the parade and as the train with the negro selectmen drew out of the station it played with much feeling "God Be With You Till We Meet Again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
ENSLEY ELKS TO GIVE
 HALLOWEEN DANCE

Arrangements are all ompleted for the annual Halloween dance given by the Ensley Ellls at their home on Avenue C.. The committee makes the announcement that while the dance is not strictly a masquade affair, prizes will be awarded for the most unique and appropriate cos tunes. The hall will be lavishly dec- orated with Halloween fixings and a gen. uine good time is promised those who attend.
 The potato bake" given to the lodge members by Messrs. Keller and Dev- eraus, brought out large membership last night. A feature of the meeting was the installation by Acting Grant Exalted Ruler J. Ellis Brown of Lee Mcclellan as esteemed featuring knight and L. c. Graf as tiler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
War Tax on Trains

The Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic Railroad company asks the pub- lie when riding on their trains to have the exact change ready to take care of the war tax, as it will require great deal of small change to handle the collections.
 This tax becomes effective on No- vember l. and is effective on all amounts in excess of 36 cents in fare per capita.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
DIR. BYRNES TO TALK
 ON MARTIN LUTHER

Martin Luther the Apostle of Re
 ligious Freedom will be the subject of pr. Thomas P. Byrnes in the open forum of the First Unitarian church tomorrow night at o'clock. october Fl, 15l5 was the date on which Luther nailed his theses on the church door in Wittenberg, and this church will celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Professionalism by this address on Luther and his in- fIuence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30

The Kings grape vine at Windsor England, in the garden near Cumberland lodge, was planted in 1773. It is 120 feet long and 20 feet wide The most remar rlx able vine in Europe, however, is the fa- nous vine at Hampton court, from which this is cutting. This was planted in 1763 and still grows abundantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
MISS OCHS TO MARRY
 LIEUTENANT IN ARMY

New York, october 29.-Mr. and Mrs. Adolph s. Ochs announced today the engagement of their daughter, Iphi :, gene Bertha, to Lieut.. Arthur Hays sulsberger, United States field artil- lery reserve corps.
 Miss Ochs is the only child of the publisher of the New York Times She is graduate of Barnard college, class of 1914.
 Lieutenant Sulzberger is a son of MT. and Mrs. Cyrus L. Sulzberger, is a graduate of Columbia college, class of 1913, and is now stationed at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
At the Lyric

Filled With amusing moments. every act offering an unusual novelty, the bill at the Lyric for the first half of the week is both entertaining and interest ing. Featured by the Four Fighting Ga nadians and the thrilling moving pie lures of the Retreat of the Germans at the Battle of Arras,'' there is not an idle spot on the programme.
 The Four Fighting Canadians in "A Night ill Billet,'' provide wholesome amusement. In addition to being nifty comedians, each member of the quartet renders a musical number. They were accorded warm welcome last night Their act is a repetition of antics of the soldiers during their rest back Of the firing line. It's novelty and well worth seeing
 The Victoria Trio in popular songs and limitations, proved acceptable. Each member of the trio sings well and pre- sents something new in the line of imita- tions
 Howard and White, in The Cad abouts, have an original comedy that is undoubtedly one of the best offered here Willing and Elaine, a character comedy singing and dancing pair are clever blaclSface entertainers.
 Deli and Glass are two of the best eccentric musical clowns to be seen here Their offerings are unusually pleasing and both are accomplished musicians
 There will be a public reception on the stage following todays matinee perform ance to the Four Fighting Canadians and the people will have an opportunity of meeting these veterans personally and talking to them. Souvenirs will be given away,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
SECRETARY ID BEGIN RED CROSS WORK
 IN CH|LTON COUNTY
Tour Will Include Principal Towns and Chapters
 Will Be Organized
MRS. RIDDEN CHAIRMAN OF MARVEL CHAPTER
Bibb County Leads in Number of Chapters as Result of Recent Campaign

1 Field Secretary Hugh M. Wilkinson Eof the American Red Cross concluded arrangements Monday night for two- Eday organization campaign in the prin- eipal towns of Chiffon county, begin hing this morning. This trip by the local lRed Cross organizer is @ part of the general tour which he Is making through the eight counties composing the Birmingham district
 According to MT. Wilkinson's sched . ule, he will speak to the citizens of fountain Creek, his first stop, Tues lay morning. A rally will be held at Verbena upon his arrival there at 2:30 o'clock. and at 3:30 o'clock he will ad- dress meeting at Marbury. The days tour will be closed by a big meeting under the auspices of the Red Cross auxiliary-at-large at Clanton.
 MEETING AT THORSBY
 Wednesdays programme contem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
At Locw's Biiou

Patrons of Loew's Bijou were given a genuine dramatic thrill in the presenta- tion of The Lash last night by Will liam Schilling and company. The action Of the rlaylet is quick and the astound-
 ing climax is worked up with snap that stamps the actors as real artists. The act was given q hearty burst of ap- plause as the curtain fell The other four acts are very entertaining and there
 is not dull moment on the combination bill for the first half of the week. The feature photoplay, "The Man Trap.'' is a strong production, the action holding the audience in eager expectancy until the end. I.oews Current Events are of in terest and as usual timely, and the fa- nous cartoons feature includes a strong drawing by Walter Blackman, The Age- Herald cartoonist.
 Gordon and Gordon, two lively young men open the bill with an act they term Twists and Turns, and it is all that the name suggests. Both are contorton- ists of ability and present stunts that are new. Leonore Simonson, prima donna, scores one of the hits of the bill. She has q voice of rare quality and had to respond to several curtain calls. Harris and Lynn, in light comedy are gloom dispellers, and dance and sing their way into popular favor. They closed with q burlesque on a circus ttrsnbling act. Tho closing number by Adeyne Lowe and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30

plates meeting at 1:3o at Thorsby, an- other at o'clock at Jemison, and g big gathering that night at Naples vile. which will conclude the county campaign.
 Those in charge of the county cam paign are Mrs. E. V. Speer of Marbury, Mrs. J. J, Mayheld of Mountain Creek. Miss Mary C. Gibson. secretary of the auxiliary at Verbena; Mrs. N. S John son, chairman of the auxiliary at Clan ton; Postmaster II. l. Honeyeutt of Jemison. Mrs. $. E. Norton of Thorsby. and Miss Blossom Crumpton of Naples vilIe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
Local Data
Rirmingham. ootoher 2a. 1a1

The following warning was received at the local office of the weather bureau this afternoon for the information of the pub lie:
 "A decided fall in the temperature is indicated for the Ohio valley, western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and northern Alabama tonight, with fall to freezing or below in the northern dis tricts, and close to freezing in the south ern districts.
 "Cold weather will overspread the east gulf states, Tennessee, Georgia and northern Florida Tuesday afternoon or night
 "HENRY. District Forecaster,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
LICENSE REFUSED
 CHICAGO RACING

Chicago, october 29.-Mayor William Hale Thompson tonight refused to ls- sue license for a 15-day race meet ing scheduled to open today at half mile course in Austin The mayor said he believed the venture would result in gambling and the revival of hand books. Promoters of the meeting had promised to make it a "betless' afr fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30

A stone inkstand at least 100 years old is the latest curio to be added to the Memorial building at Hardwick, Vt. It is about two inches square and two inches deep. The boring of the stone appears to have all been done by hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 29.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and colder Tuesday; Wednesday fair, continued cold.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday, preceded by rain on the coast, much colder; Wednes- day fair, continued cold.
 Mississippi: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, colder Tuesday in south east portion.
 Tennessee: Fair Tuesday, colder in east portion; Wednesday fair, warmer in west portion.