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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
Quick Action Today on Pre-
paredness Bill Under
Suspension of Rules
KNOCK OUT BLOW TO
FAMOUS MORSE BILL
Twelve Windham County Men Against
the Measure, Eight for It and Three
Were Not Recorded - Senate Con
sidering Governors Appointments.
Especial to The Reformer.)
MONTPELIER, March 8

(DpttIuI ~ Inc ItclDTllltT.)
MONTPELIER, March 80. |
Speaker Wilson this morning took the
floor and in a ringing speech asked the
house for leave to introduce the first |
preparedness bin which appropriates
81 100000 or as much thereof as may be |
needed for clothing, cquipping and
maintaining the military and naval
forces of the state. The rules were
suspended, the bill was given its sew
eral readings and passed unanimously
with the exception of the lone socialist
Mr., Larson of Barre. When the vote
was announced applause shook the
house.
The Morse bin, allowing yearly ref
crcndum to the entire state on the
question of issuing LIQUOR licenses, was
refused passage this morning, 100 TO
l03. -Four men who voted for the bin
yesterday voted against its passage
this morning. One man who voted
against it yesterday voted for it to-
day. Mr.. Fenton Of Rutland. who has
been absent attending court. was pres
cnt this morning and spoke against the
| bill There is no reason to believe that
reconsideration will bc asked by the
supporters of the measure. Windham
county men who voted against the. bill
were: Amidon, Cudworth. Dalrvmple,
| Dunham Of Brattleboro, Hale. Howe
johnson OF Somerset, Johnson of Wards
boro, Legate, Pike, Stedman and Ten
Eney. Dunham of Athens, Robinson and
Wheeler were not recorded on the vote
The remainder cf the delegation voted
in favor of the bill.
The senate went into executive ses
sion at 1915 this morning and as q
committee of the whole were addressed
by Judge Taylor on the Governor 's
bin creating district courts.
An adjournment was taken at noon
and III the afternoon the senate went
into executive session to consider The
appointments which were sent to The
senate Yesterday.
Opposition to the confirmation OF
Park II. Pollard on the board of con
troll is still vigorous. The distric'
court bill was made special order fol
next Tuesday afternoon.
The full list of appointments up 70
consideration IS understood TO be a
) follows: Commissioner Of industry
Robert w Simonds Of st, Johnsbury
director Of state institutions, John L
Weeks of Middlebury; fish and gam
commissioner, Senator Linus Leavens o
Cambridge; public service commission
or, William r. Warner Of Vergennes
fifth member of the board Of control
Park H. Pollard Of Cavendish, repre-
sentative in the legislature at the pres
cnt time and chairman of the Demo
/ cratic state committee; tax commits
sioner. Charles A. Plumley of North
5 field; bank commissioner, Frank VII
. Hams of Newport; purchasing agent
: Dewey T. Hanley of st. Albans; truste
| of Middlebury college, Elmer a. Dan
ling of East Burke.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
FIRED THREE SHOTS,
BUT MAN ESCAPED
Patrclman Failed to Get Suspicious
Character Near Suffolk County
Courthouse.

BOSTON, March 3o.-seareh was
made By the police today for man
seen on a fire escape of building
backing on the yard of the Suffolk
county court house early in the day
4 patrolman fired three shots at the
man after he had refused to obey or
ders to come down. but the man jumped
to wall and thence to the courthouse
yard and escaped. Since the recent
bomb explosion at the courthouse,
which killed two men, the building has
been closely guarded.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30

the Laconia, but all particulars regard
ing her torpcdoing by a German sub
marine were made public at the time.
1t is possible that the ship about which
Mr.. Ginncll asked was the former Hol-
land American liner Statcndam, taken
over by the British, put into the Cunard
service and rcchristened the Neurctania.
On March Berlin announced that
a submarine had sunk on February -
in the Mediterranean a ship Of 5000
tons which in Z measure answers the
NcurctaHia i description The ship was
said 10 have had troops aboard. No
ncws has come from England regarding
4 he Ncurctauia
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
CUNARDER SINKING A SECRET.
Admiralty Secretary Declines to Give
Information.

LONDON, March 30-Lawrence Gin
nell Irish Nationalist, asked the gov
ernmcnt in the house of commons sew
cral questions about "a Cunard liner
reported recently sunk, which he did
not name lie wanted TO know the
number Of casualties and whether the
ship was mined or torpedoed.
Secretary to the Admiralty Macna-
mara replied that such information was
mot in the public interest aud re
fused to disclose whether an inquiry
was to be begun.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
CALLING MORE TROOPS.
Connecticut Artillery Gets Orders
More Coming TO East Soon.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-Two
batteries OF the 10th field artillery
taurretirut National Guard. were called
into the federal service today by the
war department orders. No cxpana
lion ~ the rall Was made is the depart.
mrnt. but hey probably sill ~ ascd
for police protection purposes. Orders
vgrr being prepared TODAY calling out
additional guard forces in several east
eu states. They contempiatc an in
crease Of two regiments - intontrv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Massachusetts Legislature Adopts Reso-
luton TO Go TO Congress.

BOSTON, March 5o.-A resolution
urging congress 10 exact legislation
for universal military and naval train
ing was adopted unanimously and
without debate in the house of repre-
scntatives today 1t passed the senate
last night and now goes to the govern
@ for approval.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
EMBARGO ON TELEPHONES.
Extension of Service May Be Neces
sary to Help Government.

NEW YORK, March 30.-Tempora-
ry embargo on telephone service cxten-
tion throughout the country in order to
hold in reserve facilities that may be
needed by the government may become
necessary, it was announced here today
by L. n. Bethel, senior vice president
of the American Telephone and Tele
graph Company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
THE WEATHER.
Tar Tonight Saturday fair Warmer
IN Vermont. West Winds.

WASHINGTON. March so. - The
Westh forecast Fair tonight. Sat
.urdar tair Wafmc. ii Vermont. Mod
crate Wcst winds becoming variable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30

what s the matter Jack, disap.
pointed in lovc?'
" No. NV love is disappointed in
me. Life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30

After roasting, 100 pounds of beef
weights only 81, pounds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30
SHIPPING LOSSES.
Figures for the Last -Four Months An
nounced in House of Commons

LONDON, March 30.-The figures
for British shipping losses from sub
marines and mines in the first Is days
of December, January, February and
March were given as follows today in
the house of commons by Thomas j.
Mcnamara, financial secretary to the
admiralty: December, 80; January,
%; February, Sc; March, %.
Ants preach frugality by deeds and
not by words.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-30

CONTINUES on Page 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
SUFFRAGE SCHOOL
Course for Instruction Of Workers In
This state Conducted hy
New Workers.

For the instruction Of workers III this
state in the cause Of equal suffrage.
there is being conducted this week a;
League Of Virginia. in the Commercial
Building. suffrage school. Tn. course
is given under the auspices OF the Ma
tional American Woman suffrage A.
sociation. and is hens presented by
Mrs lialSer W. Wilson. OF White
Plains. " y: Mrs. + T. Gotham. and
Miss Anne Doughty. OF New York City.
Mrs. Wilson. who has charge uf the
school. is giving lessons in suffrage
history and argument Mrs Cotnam,
VINO is native NirEinian. j. GiNiu: a
course in publicity and public speak
ing. and Miss Doughty Is showing the
members OF the league the value Of
organization along political lines. The
school meets each day. There Viii DO
a mass meeting or Thursday night at
H:i- o'clock. TO which the puhlc Is
invited.
Members OF the league wir entertain
to-njch; III So" o'clock at hoadQuar-
tors in honor Of the teachers Those
in tho receiving line will include Mrs
Kate Langley Kosher Mrs. sally Nelson
Robins. Mrs. q. Harvey Clarke Mrs.
Georgia May Jobsou. Miss Cally RS
land, Miss NoYa Houston. Mrs. .. NJ.
Smithdeal. Mrst Henry Aylc;t Sampson.
Mrs. +. l.. Jobson Mrs l.. Il. n lid and
Mrs. :. NJ. Block, all officers OF tho
leagu,. Refreshments will be served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEVER|SH
If CONST|PAT
Look nt tongue! Then give
fruit laxative for stomach,
liver, bowels.
"taliiornia Syrup OF Figs" can't
harm children and
they love il.

!, laxative to-day Saves "a sicI. child
tomorrow. children simply VIII not
talk" the tmc from play to empty their
bowels. which bccom, clur,cd ~, with
waste. liver gets slugrish; stomach
sulIr.
Look at ihc tongue, mother, II
coated. "i your CHILD il liAtlcss cross.
fcN"riSh. breath bad. restless doesn't
eat heartily fun Of cold OF has sore
throat "r any "'her "hildrcu'E .,iimcnt
give i"nHpDrniul ri "Cnlifornia
syrup % tigs.' then don't worry. he
cause - III perfectly hnruilc-. ;,ud in
Il 10" hours all THIS ustipufiOr poi
son. soar bile .,ud fcrm"ntinu vast.
viii p"u'ly mONc out Of tho novels
ANA you hay" w"u. piayf'I! child
again thorough inside cl"auRing'
- "f''m"s all that is m"ccayary. y.
Should i'e INC ir.' 'rcatmom, gwen in
any sici.n"sF
hc""rD OF corn'crfo,r III pyrurs.
AsE f"ur diUTR - IN 5G-ceut bo,tIc
81 California syrup ~ iIpr" shici.
bnr f'll dir"''tpn. for babi.a. ,hii1rcn
~ all agrs and for gfpnn-up. ,I,,niy
printed on ~" Lp'il" f.1.l ,af.Iuly
and $40 tia, d, u tn.I4 ~ 10 "raJj.
i"iuii iIf NtIIp '"flp#nt, :IY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
NEGRO MURDER SUSPECT
TO Be GIVEN HEARING
"Doc" Vaughan Will BE Taken BE-
fore Justice Watkins i'm Din
widdfc County.
FIRES CAUSE SMALL LOSSES
Sentence Suspended In Case OF Man
Convicted of Forging Employers
Name to Check-PrObnbIy VIII BE
Sent to SanatOriuni.


PETERSBURG. VA, january -
Doc" Vaughan. one OF the negroes AN
der arrest here on suspicion of being
Implicated in the assault and robbery
Of Waterman Andrews and the murder
of Engineer y. u. Davis. will be taken
before Justice Watkins. in pinwddic
County. tomorrow morning for hear
ing. Vaughan has been identified 10y
Mr. Andrews aS ono of his ASSISTANTS.
but asserts his innocence. declaring II.
was in Richmond the night OF the AS
SaUlt and murder. lie says he p:twncd
a coat there early on Monday morning
and then came to rc;cvsbur.. An Of
iicrr went 10 Richmond to investigate
the ncGro'S story. and found he HAD
pawucd i coat between and o'cluck
ON Monday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
SUPREME COURT WILL
REVIEW SALE OF LOT
Grants Appeal to &. ID. mud &. Il, IIur-
per in Case 3rouEht by II. =.
Waflcr,tcin.

fhe state supreme Court Yesterday
Srantcd an appeal and supcrsedcas To
{. Il. and {. *. Harper. OF this city. to
the decree Of III. Chanccry Court en-
tered December i, 1915. in favor OF
II. :. WailcrStcin
In this action. Walicrsicin sought to
compel tho appellants TO live up to
contract which il was Clnirlcd they
entered into TO sell 10 him the store
property al 0ut East Marshall Street
together wiki the land and all improve
mcnts. The liarpcrs. when the deal
WAS about TO he closed claimed that
in their offer 10 sell they did no; in
cludc Il portion OF the lot in tho rear
OF tho store. u portion Of which was
occupied 10y stable rented To "a scpa-
rate tenant. and declined to completc
the sale.
Action was broueh, Nv Walicrs:oin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
NEGROES HELD ON LIQUOR
CHARGES ARE ACQUITTED
'"""o, prosecute Mnn Who Hns In
rr!minntcd Himself In t:Iyinr.
Evidence Against Another.

PERSONS discriminating themselves By
giving testimony in behalf OF tho
commonwealth being exempted from
prosecution. j.. w. Thompson. colorcd
was arraigned in the Hastings Court
Yesterday but not tried. lie was dis
charged by Judge Richardson, but did
not go free. as he WAS required to
furnish bond OF 5000 for his good be-
nafi'r for twelve months. In default
ne w"s committed TO Jail.
with several companions. Thomson
WIS arrested by detectives OH Decem-
Der :. while on II train Ell route TO
RICHMOND. II WAS alleged that the
nesroes were importing whisky from
baltimorc In Police Court Thompson
WAS introduced as a witness for the
prosecution. and was himself held for
Grand Jury action. His counsel. q. X.
!oii"tk Il. held that he could not he
prosecuted under the exemption clause.
ana thi> contention WAS upheld by the
SQUIRT ana commemorative Attorney
Nisc entered nollc pvoscot,i
William Johnson colorcd also oc
cnsed Of transporting liquor Illegally.
WAS found not guilty. This was due
TO insufficient evidence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
Form Farm Lonn As.ocintion.

Especial L" Tho Times pispa,ci..I
APlOMATTON, VA. JANUARY "a,
farm loan associa ton u.s formed her,
At meeting Of q large number Of
farmers from All sections Of the count,
directors were elected as follows: 3
9. Hrien, john Robertson. Spou,
spring. Carey Carson, pakyillc: James
t.wihorn. Evcrrrccu. H. y 1cpniuy.
and Euck Trent. Tho board wa adj.
DIR, Ss"d 10y T. g. sandy. OF Burke.
Nilic. after which it elected I, hc,rd
OF appraiser. II Is ucW possible, 10,
;tnH farmer To borrow money from tho
Initcc states government. ana uIr.a,,y
about $4,000 has been asked 70, H..
the farmers ci this county,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
GIRL ROBBED BY NEGRO
tOlorcd Vim In DnnvjlIc Grab. IInr
Containing $3.50 and Gold
Watch.
Especial TO rh. Timcg.pis,

Especial 10 rh" Times DISPATCHED
nANNlI.LE, VA, january 80 -Ecr-
tina kacncr. aged twenty. Was attack eli
py negro last SATURDAY. night and
robbed OF her silver mesh bag. contain
ing Sl.ao and So gold watch Tho
negro has not been caught
The girl. accompanied by a little
boy. was returning 20 hrr nome. after
doinE "nmc shopping. Whilc sh" Was
In a sore, negro entered ana pur-
chased some crackers. AT a lonely spot
on jefferson street tho -irl passed
the negro. She had hardly done 50
when he ran forward and s.iz.d tho
mesh bag. snappinc tn" chain which
h"id il I" her wrist. ana tlcn made
his escape.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
HAS u Magnificent Record OF
More than Fifty Years OF Snt-
isfactOry Use.

Because Of It's uniform success IN
we treatment Of all manner OF blood
disorders. uXtcntliuS over Il period of
more Than half century. $. =. s. IL
descrNcdiy called tho king OF Blood
Remedies
). :. 5. is not 4 curc-all. and it's use
mas never been advised for every III
mat flesh liz heir to- IL liz strictly ~
blood remedy and tonic. and II il all
solutely unrivnlied for tho wide rang.
OF diseases that come under the hcud
OF disorders OF the blood
Among these diseases arc I,heumn.
tism. Catarrh. Scrofula. Eczema. rct
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
MEASURE WOULD PROVIDE
NEW ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.

Especial 10 The Times. Dispa,"h.)
RALEIGH y, e.. January IA no.
table bill to-day was that introduced
in the Senate by Senator Ercuizcr. pros
viding Il complete change in the ac-
counting systems for the state Depart.
ment. state institutions and counties,
and also a special system for munich
paliticS. where the authorities of tho
municipality decided Ia adopt such S!s-
TEN. The bill would create Specia,
board 10 draw IN the system. tho MEM
hers 10 receive SO :: day and expenses
while at work.
The work would begin on April l
and be completed by mex, January. rho
state departments and institutions
would he required to pu; in operation
the new system by January |. nest
Senator Warren put H. bin 10 d.
vide the state into eastern ami west
crn judicial divisions. with twcutN-four
judicial districts and a rotation in the
service of Judges that will leave two
judges always available fov assign.
msnt by the Governor ~ hold cmcr
r.ucy courts wherever needed 10 take
the place Of any unable 10 I'll engage
meuts.
Senator Scales offered hill TO estab-
liSh u state home for girls ana women.
II WAS announced in the Senate that
The Judiciary committee will helr arru.
mcuts ON tn. wor.,mcn's compensation
bills on "Wednesday afternoon.
The House defeated. without arcu-
ment. the state Ear Association bill
for creating q state board OF Shrce cx.
aminers 10 examine applicants foI
license to practice law. the issuance OF
The licenses t" remain with the SUI
creme Court. The vote was - To "a.
IN a conference Of the mcmpcrs az the
Judiciary committee after the session
this evening il was determined 10 call
UP the matter again tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

John Grown. Of G%i North Fourth
street. reported to the policc Jester
day the loss OF clothing and jcweir:'
worth $50. He said tho articles were
taken from his room.
Mrs 6. :. Grove. Of II West Mar
shall street. reported the los on broad
street yesterday Of :; wrist watch.
valued at $50. The tmcpicvc was lost
between seventh and Eighth Streets.
c.. q. White. OF 5l5 North Firth
street reported the robbery from his
room Of ClothiMg valued al ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
All Forms Of Blood Diseases
Are Promptly Eradicated by S. s. S.

ter. Malaria and other evidences OF
Impurities which urc Indicated by irri
tnttons Of the skin. Impurities In tho
blood nlso cause general weakening
OF the system, which becomes run.
down and impoverished.
There s no disorder OF the blood
mat does not promptly yield to tho
purifying and cleansing powers Of
r. s. S. II you feel that your system
is not in perfect condition. your blood
Is sluggish and Il few bottles of S. s. $.
viii tone you up and put new life in
your blood. write our chief medical
adviser for advice regarding your own
ease. addressing your letter to Swift
Specific Company. "a Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta. Ga.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

SpecinI 20 THO Tmos-NIsNntch.l
NORFOLK. VA. january 2a-EX-
tcnsive additions TO The coal piers at
Sew.l!'s Point will l." made here by
the Nirginian Railway. 1t is anuounc-
ed to-day. following tn" meeting of
tho stockholders on Saturday night.
An appropriation of $500 900 has been
authorized for the work. II was stat
ed to-day "a; the Offices OF the COM
pany that s$.u0o.oGr will b. spent this
year for engines. coal cars and other
additional equipment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

7. 7. Gay. reccntlN cumNlciCd I'M INC
Hustiugs Court Of forging his employ
ors name 20 check for >ln:.,i. ant
his punishment fixed at one years i'm
,rsoumcnt in the penitcntiary. has
been released ON - suspended sentence
Gay was arrested in Newark. y. J..
and hrouGht back for trial. tlc is III
a poor state nf health ANA probably
Will Ice taken 10 a sunatorium TO: treat
lnCut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

in the chanccry Court I" tor'e Wv" "" -.
crs to transfer tho property IL him IN
nccnr,I,urc with the contract previous
w agreed to. and the court nph''"
Walerstcin's claim. From this decree
IN. Supreme court yesterday Rr""''"
an appeal. requiring bond In the sum
of $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

The residence of II. G. Myers in
south sycamore street. caught fire
from Il defective nuc this afternoon and
WAS damaged I" the extent "f between
$500 and S5oo. The loss is roNeIcu
h.! insurance.
The department. WAS called - the
sheldon Lumber tompauI'S plant last
night hy an alarm Of fire. About $50
damage WAS done To small frame
house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ESPECIAL To The Times Dispnich.J
IYNt,JIHlrI;t;. VA. january .p.--EN-
cell Amnon WooldridE" end Miss Car
rio Virginia Robertson. both 81 Lynch
burg. were married on saturday oven
ing the ceremony being performed ny
rev. T. f.. Arthur. of South View Mcth-
udist Church. At his hoine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

The Circuit Court "t Petersburg.
judge Sou;hall pres iding. met this
morning. hat no cases were heard.
The court adjourned until ncNt Monday.
Tho Circuit Court Of Prince George
will meet tomorrow. Judge Nest pre-
siding. There are Sevcra. cases Nn Tho
criminal docket which viii urobabl!
keep the court in session several days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30

Especial To The mcs-nisra;rh,l
FREDERItKSBClt W.. january
Yo-Roy. W. u. Roach. ~ Wallace.
Idaho. has accepted call To piedmon;
psrish. embracing Trinity. Marshall
and Emmanuel Episcopal Churches. in
FauQuicr County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
INK BOARD CONTINUES
0LO EXAMINERS IN OFFICE
Those Appointed Prior To Naming of
Board to Serve to May
81 I, 1920.
OTHERS GET Two-lEAR TERMS
In Only Three Circuits Arc Old Men
displaced by New Appointccs.
Board Will Meet Again on
Saturday.

Appointments nnpounced Yesterday
by the State Tax BOARD continue in
Office for terms expiring May /. 1920.
twcnty-onc examiners "f record VINO
were in Office when the new law Civ
ing the appointment OF examiners to
the Tax Board went into effect. -Four
examiners who were appointed III July.
1916. and four new men who nave
never served IN this office before. are
appointed To serve until May |. 1918.
In two circuits examiners remain &"
be appointed.
The net effect of the TaN Boards
action is to retain practically un-
changed the roster Of examiners. AZ 1t
was constituted after the much
discussed appointments of last summer
In only three circuits ar" old men dis
placed by new appointees. These are
the Twelfth. where Frank stuart Of
Newport News succeeds G. :. rowlcS:
the Fifteenth. where W. II. Cardweil
of Ashland. succeeds his father. w. y.
Cardwcll. and tho Twcnty-screnth
where Joseph + Dun, of Grundy. takes
the place OF + ~. Combs. In the
Twenty fourth. Napoleon Bond. Of Wise
Courthouse. succeeds w l.. Davidson,
resigned