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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
FOR GOOD ROADS
The state Highway Commissioner in
Brattieboro---VYhat is Being Accom-
uIfshed

The state Highway Commissioner in
Neutrality-suspicious. Is Being Accom-
pIished.
j. W Votev of Burlington, o. J.. Hiud-
of Highgate. and Marcus Peck of Brook
field. the state highway commissions.
were i'm Brattleb0ro Tuesday ON "a trip 0t
inspection in their official capacity. They
met 40 Randolph Monday and before COM
inc here had been al Chester. They dr0F.
to Wilmington. thence to bennington and
from there To Rutland TO attend a CONVEX
ton of the county commissioners. Tine
commissioners are enthusiastic over tu.
Improvement made iu the y ermOnt road,
under the present system. They are max
ing notes and taking photographs of ila
roads that they visit and wherever con.
venient they call upon the commissioner.
Burlington, BrattlebOrO, Rutland, Mont
pelier. ST. Adams and Cornwall are the
only to Eus M the state that have estau-
hshed stone crushing plants for making
macadam roads. In this work Burlingt0l
and BrattieborO lead At Burlington
about $40. 900 a year is now being expeno
ed IN building stone roads. The commis-
sioners are advising the town commits
siuners with reference TO the use OF the five
per cent state tax for Building permanen.
ROADS. W mere IT. is hDL bpH5lbit 80 tHt
crushed stone it is recommended that
gravel be the substitute. This material,
where undertaking. is provided, gives
highiv satisfactory results. Advice to the
commissioners in the different towns Is
also given in regard TO the machinery to be-
used The commissioners are collecting
samples of rock formation which are to be-
tested for road making qualities at the
University of v ermont this summer The
plant tor this purpose at Burlington is one
OF the finest in this country. several towns
ID the state have taken advantage OF the
privilege OF eiecting the road commissions
for a term of three years. and in a large
number of cases the old commI ssiOners
were reelected. The county organizations
are working great good. An commissioner
nave been asked TO make a report on what
they have done at the August meetings III
the several counties. The question OF
good roads is one whose importance has
been only recently realized. Nermont is
moving IN the right direction. and in years
TO come viii point with pride to ner record
as a pioneer III this direction
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

Fuller Battery assembled at the Elliot
street armory al Saturday morning for
their field day. The roll call came first.
and was followed al s:45 by the Compel
tive sabre drill, Capt. Tutherley acting as
Judge, assisted by Gen. Gilmore and Major
Nelson. In the meantime the horses had
been hitched 10 the carriages, and the com
pany soon started Tor the Valley Fair
ground, Tor review ana general inspection
The company passed before Gen. Estey and
Capt. Tutherley. After the review. lunch
was served and in the afternoon those who
competed IN the drill al the armory went to
the range. Capt. Iutherley and Major
Nelson wished 10 leave on the afternoon
train and Col. Harmon was therefore ap-
pointed inspector OF rifle practice. MANY
good scores were made, The scores and
the standing IN sabre competition were re-
tanned by tue inspecting officers. VINO will
announce the men chosen TO 60 to Fort
Ethan Allen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
w1NDHAM COUNTY BAPr1sTs.
Their 42nd Annual Session at West
BrattIeboro wednesday.

BraJtIebOrO "Wednesday.
The forty-second annual convention Of
the Baptist Sunday schools of Windham
county was held at West Brattieboro, Wed.
nesday. Two sessions were held. each of
which was OF much interest TO the 100 or
more delegates and visitors who represented
the different schools III the county, The
convention opened at 10 o. clock with q
praise and prayer service After the usual
greetings a short time was spent in listen
ing 10 the Nuggets from the state cOnven-
ton Three addresses OF practical bene-
nj were given during the last hour of the
morning service. /. Is. Hardy OF Brattle-
Doro spoke on CHOW 10 you teach?" a..
L. Hall OF Brattleboro on Supplementary
teaching. and Rev A. a. Smith of Vii
mIngtOn on "N alue OF pastimes il retain
Ing a hold on the scholars At the close
OF this session the ladies OF the church
served dinner in the vestry. At the after
noon session Mrs. L. W. HaWley spoke in
terestingiy on Methods IN primary work
systematic giving IN the Sunday school"
was discussed by Rev. c. D. L. Meacham of
Iownshend. and /. W. Hawiey of Brattle-
DorO spoke on "Ihe home department
The address was given by Rev. s. P. Cook
formerly OF Mortified, Mass. His sub
iect was Full fruitfulness." The session
closed with a service OF prayer for the work
OF the coming year
These officers were elected: President,
Rev. +. 5. smith, West Brattleboro; vice
president, 5. II. Sherman, BrattleborO
secretary ana treasurer, !. L. Hall. Brat
tleboro; directors. Rev. l. +. Mitchell
Futney; Rev. +. j. CeOps, South Newtane
L. A. Brown, West BraJUiebOrO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
EDWARD BuRNHAM.

The many friends of Edward Burnham
will learn with heartfelt sorrow that he
passed away from earth in san Francisco.
Cal. Oh the 11th inst. A contemporary of
Larkin Mead, the sculptor. DR.. VIM. Rock
well. and the writer he is well remembered
by those Of his day and generation who
still continue to reside IL this village. Ever
distinguished by his kindly courtesy. his
strong and cheerful interest in all good
works. his ready aid TO all social and mora
improvement. he was a prominent Inquire
among our young men of the early sixties.
The youngest child OF JOhn Burnnam and
Rachel ROssIter. MS infancy, youth and
early manhood were spent i'll BrattebOTo
Having received the education afforded by
our public schools. ne entered the employ
of his brother Henry. with whom he con
tInued Tor some time. he then accepted
the position OF superintendent OF the Hal
d Bradley Paint Works in Brooklyn. L. J.
Quitting them ne became a member OF The
trim OF Burnham, Hopkins d Bates in New
Ork city. From there he removed TO ST
Louis. where ne carried on tine manufac-
ture OF white lead and paints. In 1915 he
took up his residence il san Francisco ,
Cal. and for more than 20 years mas been
chief manager of the tlrn of Whittier q
Fuller OF that city. In 1866 ne married
Miss Cornelia Page of New y rk who sur
wives min. He also leaves three children
and two grandchildren. Though the cir
cumsJances OF his life have Kept MIN far
from the community who formerly knew
MS so well, yet in the treasure house Of
the mind ms memory must be ever green
among his old associates No one was
more popular or more highly respected in
the circle in which ne moved. An ardent
worker IL the church, a good friend. and
pleasant companion he attracted ali and
repealed none. After useful and modest
life he mas gone 10 the world OF light. and
nothing now is left but most gracious
memory. c. a N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
GRANGE NEWS

The last meeting of Protective grange in
Grand Army hall will be held next Tues
day evening. A roll call will be in order,
with other interesting exercises suitable To
the occasion, The opening exercises III
the new hall will be held in the early part
Of July.
Windham County Pomona grange will
meet with North River grange jackson
vile, Thursday, june 20, at 10 o clock.
open TO public in IT, AFTERNOON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

1t was expected that Fletcher hearing
would take place Monday forenoon. Early
III the day Mr.. Fits informed MIN that lac
had found the story told at Marlboro false
and that ne should proceed against MIN
upon the charge OF perjury. This troubled
the doctor greatly. and his was even
more OF a case Of 1.-THE heart bowed down
when word was brought that MS daughter
IL Athoi, who had been notified OF his ar
rest by telephone. had SAID that ii ne was
IL trouble ne must get out Of II himself. or
something 10 that effect,
At noon Mr.. Coolidge went 10 the lock
up 10 give the prisoner dinner lie called
three times but Fletcher did not respond
de then entered the cell and found Fletcher
apparently unconscious. MIR Coolidge
summoned Drs. hetcnum and Gray. who
worked over him a large part OF the after
noon. 1t was some time before the doctor
showed any signs OF returning conscious
ness. but after time he recovered sutti-
cientiy TO say that he mad taken arsenic
ana broken glass He had been allowed
10 carry his medicine case into the cell
and 1t Is supposed that he took a small
quantity of ms cancer medicine from tin
box Considerable of the preparation was
found scattered about the cell Ii included
sugar OF lead. sulphate OF zinc and a little
alum The physicians believed that their
patient mad taken only a small quantity of
poison but they wanted TO make "a sure
thing of him and they gave hun a time
with castor oil and Ipecac. compared with
which SICK drunkenness was SUNDAY
school picnic. If he hadn't taken poison
ne probably wished he had before they
were through with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

Natarrh starts m tine nasal passages, affecting
eyes, ears ana throat, and IN fact the great en-
envy OF the mucous membrane. Neglected colds
IN the mead almost invariably precede catarrh
causing an excessive now OF mucous, ana ii the
mucous discharge becomes interrupted the diss-
Agreeable results OF cauarrh will follow, such as
hau breath, severe pain across forehead ana
ABOUT the eyes, roaring and nuzzing sound in
the ears ana ottentmes a very Offensive dis.
49, Ely IS Cream Balm as the acknowledged
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
THE LONDON DEBUT
OF the Brattieboro ContraltO as seen by
the British Critics.

The audience before whom Mrs. Harriet
Brasor Pratt made her debut in London,
at the Covent Garden. under the direction
of Sir Augustus Harris, was the most bril-
liant that the world metropolis mas seen
since the visit of the German emperor three
wears ago The Princess of Wales and her
two daughters represented the royal fam
ilv. The cast was ideal. Melba Mar
rueritel. the worlds greatest soprano. and
plancon (MephistOpheiesl are well known
in America. Alvarez (FausU. is the leading
tenor of the grand opera in Paris. The
BrattlebOr0 contralto. as previously an
nouuced. was cast for SiebeL 10 is con-
sidered very remarkable IN musical circles
that Mrs Pratt should be engaged at the
Coveui Garden so early in her career
Her success was unqualified Col Ma
Delsou. the noted manager, saws she Is the
best Siebei since TraDelH The illustrated
Dramatic News of London says "a very
interesting Siebel is MdlIe. Brazil, new
and welcome acquisition OF Sir Augustus
Harris S: at last we have in this charming
American lady-yet another "a typical
Siebe DOvIsh. young gracetu.and 1rHtdHt
les ptuHchcs: not that there was any eN-
uberance of business in Mdlle. Brazil on
the contrary. but the lady seems perfectly
AT nome On Luc SLd4t4 WcdLH uti IOatulAlt
with singular elegance. and last not least,
she has a tine voice. which she uses very
well. Could not Mdue. Brazil sing Fides
and 'Azucena. lust to give Orteo the chance
OF seeing Euridi.e'
The British critics unite IN pralslng Mrs
Pratt work. ST. James Gazette calls her
ga new and capable representative of
Sebel" and The People says she raised
the part OF Sie5el from It's usually unlnter-
estiug level 10y singing sweetiy and acting
with no little effect The star suggests
that the contralt0's "unuuestionably good
voice will bee heard 20 greater advantage in
tine more dramatic roles. The Morning
Post SAYS AN interesting debut was
made by Mdlle Brazil in the part of SiebeL
This lady. who is OF American nationality,
has an effective mezzo-soprau0 voice, a
good method. and also acts with intelligence
and charm The Morning Advertiser
speaks in a similar strain "A successful
debut was made by Mdlle. Brazil as Siebel
This young lady mas mezzo-sOprano voice
OF good quality which mas evidently been
well trained. Her appearance In other
parts will be awaited with interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
EsTHYvILLE ETCHINGs

Mrs. p S. Chase is il Jamaica with a
sick sister, Mrs. p Kellogg.
Mrs. Leonard A. Witt and son are
spending the week in Hinsdale
The band concert and lawn party that
was TO have been on Fuller park last even
ing was postponed 10 next Monday even
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
Hood,s INC Rest for Nj.

~ was ali run down and suffered with that
tired feeling. i thought would try Hood s SIR
saparlla ana when mad taken two bottles of IL
was so much better that i worked all the time
ana 1 say that Hoods 5arsaparila is the
best medicine tor me ~. L. Haskins, ia ks-
vile. VI.
Hood's Pins cure Indigestion and BIZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

Fletcher mas not left the state He was
seen in the west part OF this town and in
Marlboro Wednesday and yesterday was
about the streets Of this village If he con
tinues TO remain hereaDouts the bonds
given by his daughters will be forfeited,
and he will be placed IN the Retreat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
AN HISTORIC WEEK FOR "DR 80
FLETCHER.
II orse Beating, Perjury and Practic-
ing Medicine without License
Charged Against him---A Blum NJ sue
ioide---Deciared Insane nut sim wan


ing Medicine without License
Charged Against hin---A Blum al sue
icide---Deciared Insane nut sim wan
derinE ABont.
The trial of "Dr" n. H. Fletcher of
Athol. Mass. on the charge of cruelty TO
dumb animal, took place IN the town hall
in Marlboro last Friday afternoon and CON
tinued until 1870 Saturday morning About
20 witnesses appeared. Two of the more
important witnesses against Eletcher-twin
brothers named Snow-had not been sum-
moned and could not be found at the time
the trial was in progress. There was no
question but that Fletcher beat his horse
cruelty The animal, as stated last week,
died in the woods near Is. NJ Whitney
after being driven from Ath0l. The pros
eCutiOn considered the evidence conclusive
and were surprised when the Jury reported
a disagreement after being out about three
quarters of an hour They were sent out
again and finally reported not guilty S..
T. Davenport of West BrattleDOrO was
counsel for the defendant and States At
tornev G. G. Fits appeared for the pros
ecutiou. Fletcher testified in his own be-
half. and told a story which can be proved
false III several particulars. His home is
in AthOl. Mass, but he has spent part OF
the time the past few years practiclng med
icine in Marlboro, Williamsville and Dover
he claims TO be a cancer specialist He
lived years ago in Westmoreland and Wal
pole. He has had the reputation of hard
character He admitted upon cross exam
nation that ne had been arrested several
times Tor drunkenness, and that he served
one term in a Massachusetts prison ''tor a
girl scrape, as he expressed b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

II. W. Sargent has the agency for Metzgers
awnings, which OF the best goods and are
finely made. l will come. measure, and put them
up at prices that all who wish can afford 10 have
them. Leave your orders now so that you can
have them early Harmony BLOCK
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
Violin Lessons

MIR. Firgau, graduate OF the Leipzig and Ham
burg conservatories OF music. will give lessons
on the violin. Address MAX FIRGAU, care F. G..
Pettee. as Green street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

People wishing strawberries from June a to q
can be supplied from 10 to Il cents 10 TO ~ or
more Quarts lots or less II market demands
c. l. ALLEN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

Complaints were made that Fletcher had
been practiclng without license. and pa
pers Tor his arrest on this charge were made
out Saturday afternoon 10y States Attorney
Fits.
II. o. Coolidge was given authority as
special deputy 10 arrest Fletcher and he
started for Marlboro ID search OF ms man.
He traced the doctor TO Nj. Williams
house. near South Newtane. arriving there
about 500 DR.. Fletcher was sitting at
one of the windows when Coolidge drove
up. MI. Coolidge rang the bell and then
stepping back saw that Fletcher had dis
appeared. he ran TO the rear door in time
TO see the cancer specialist sprlnting
across the fields Although MI Coolidge
tips the beam al something like 30 avoir-
uupOis he started in pursuit and gained
upon the specials vino was only three
or four rods ahead when he climbed over
a fence on the edge of the woods. Cool
idge. who had previously ordered him to
stop, now told him TO throw mp ms hands,
or be riddled with bullets This was
game of bluff. as Coolidge had no revolver.
but Ii worked. and the doctor complied.
Coolidge marched him back to the vii
iiams house. and soon started with him for
Brattebor0 Coolidge mad no handouts,
but ne pretended that he had. and eXaCted
a promise of non-resistauCe from Fletcher
If they We're not used Coolidge arrived
IN BrattleOOro after IL o clock and Fletcher
was lodged III the lookup
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Women-Mrs Annie Butterheld. Mrs. John W.
Cook, Miss Klttie A. Stevens
Meu.-G. i. taXOu
Smiley 4 Cook
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

Against death from any cause with the security
Live Stock Insurance Company OF Boston A. W.
Childs q Co.. sole agents for Bratuieooro and
vicinity.
N-M.c.B. a. meeting TuesaaH. Juna 1.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

G. p. Miller. ofhce with A. E Miller Elliot
street. Brattlebor0
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14

CUo the use Of DobDins
accept the experience
tier the - years it ma S
trial will convince you.
lake no imitation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
Carpet s,veepers Repaired
AWNING

Ladies. SEND your carpet sweepers for any
pairs to Parker's Jon shop
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-14
GBe l)rrurunt 39bUnir.
HOME NEWS
ne,eorolos,cni Record

ZEE ENDING rnrnspAr Evryise.J uuels. 1895
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS SEPTEMBER 49, 1yys
norsyIIIe. lnd., musician.

QOrSVIlle. lnQ.. musician.
The Ladies' Circle OF the O. A. r. was
in continuous session from Q A, m. to 3
D. M. and adjourned until Ga. IN. to.
day. II was decided to prohibit mem.
beers from holding office in Tho WON.
ans Relief corps. and afterward recon.
sidered Thu election resulted IA fol.
lows. President Mrs Catherine H,rst
=, H.n.,o,.u, .au,a. -. ..is...
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
CARNIVAL WEEK RATES.
Ono Fare for Round Trip from ,ll Kansas
Polnts--The Territory Included,

Ono Fare for Round Trip from ,ll Kansas
Points--'rhe Territory Included,
KANSAS CITY, Sept. H. THE special
rates that have been offered by the
railroads TO those who will visit Kan
sas City during carnival week are as
follows; One fare for the round trip to
Kansas City throughout all Of Kansas
and radius of 200 miles In Ne
braska, Missouri and Iowa. On the
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
road this rate applies all along
its lines from Yarmouth Springs,
Ark, north on the Kansas City, Pitts.
burg & Gulf from all points. On the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas, the Chica-
20, Rock Island & Pacific, the Santa
Fe and Missouri Pacific, including
Fort Smith roads, from all points in
Oklahoma and the Indian territory,
this one rateround trip fare holds good.
In Texas all points on the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas and the Chicago, Rock
Island & Texas are good for one fare
for the round trip from September
e7 to October 4, tickets being good for
a return until October 10. Special rate
tickets on the Union Pacific are good
from September 30 to October 10.
Cheaper tickets with limit of one day
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
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NEWS NOTES.


The Daily Tribune, at Warrensburg,
Mo-, has suspended publication,
The national encampment OF the
Sons of Veterans began at Knoxville,
Tenn, to-day.
At Eureka, Kan, Mrs, Ella Amick
was acquitted for killing her husband.
Her plea was self defense.
At Wetumka, |. T., Lewis Whit.
aker killed Edward Starkey because
he had testified against him in horse
stealing case.
New Zealand has been visited by
heavy earthquake shocks, which did
great damage at Taupo. No fatalities
are reported.
Tho fetes in celebration of the TWEEN
ty-hfth anniversary Of the occupation
Of Rome by Italians were begun at
Rome on the 18th.
The grand jury at Warrensburg,
Mo-, indicted several leading farmers
for alleged false aflidavits to their
assessable property
Already thousands Of people are
gathering at Chattanooga, Tenn, to
attend the National park dedication
Thursday and Friday.
1t is probable Lord Dunraven, of the
vallyrie, will challenge the Defender
for race in European waters, proba-
bly, the Mediterranean sea.
The opinion by Secretary Carlisle in
relation to assaying ellyer bearing
lead ores will not affect the smelling
interests throughout the country
AT Crawford, Neb, Arthur Morri.
son, who shot and killed Addison Won
Harris while city marshal, was found
guilty Of murder in the first degree.
A dispatch from Berlin says the
German government has decided to ex-
pei all foreign socialists from the
country. A military dictatorship is
predicted.
Wallace Bros, Of Statesville, N. G.,
the largest dealers Of medical herbs in
the world, have assigned, with liabil.
tiles at 100000, said to be fully COW
cred by assets
Capitalists OF Leavenworth, Kan.
are figuring on securing an extension
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railroad from Excelsior Springs, Mo-,
to that place.
1t is said W. L. May, Of Omaha, Neb.,
will be appointed United States fish
commissioner, the position which the
friends Of Col. John 7. Crisp, Of Mis-.
souri,, was urging him for,
At New York on the l4th, in the
American Athletic Union champion.
ship events, Crum, the crack lows
Splinter, was beaten by Wefers, Of
Boston, in the l00-yard dash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

At Gioverville, N, Y, Sunday morn
ing the mercury registered 80 degrees
below zero and ice formed.
Senator PETER has written a letter
declining to serve on the directory Of
the Kansas "Million Club" on account
Of pressing public business.
A meeting Of delegates from all mu.
steal organizations In Kansas will DO
held at Newton, November 90, to or.
ganize state festival association.
The body Of W. +. Cannon, whole.
sale jeweler Of Kansas City, Mo, who
disappeared from home a week ago,
was discovered in culvert near East
Ninth and Spruce streets in that city,
where he had committed suicide.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

CENrRALIA, Mo-, Sept 12.-The trial
Of the negro, Charles Marion, for at
tempted assault, was set for yesterday,
but fearing mob violence, the officers
would not assume the risk. Quite q
number Of Boone and Galloway county
farmers were here, many Of them
armed and it Is reported that a large
body Of men are marching to Columbia
with the determination to take Marion
out of Jail and hang him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
Many Cattle for Feeding.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Sept. l4-In spite
of the reports by stockmen from the
country that there will not be so many
cattle fed as previous years in their
section, young and thin cattle continue
to move to the country in surprising
manner There were no less than III
cars shipped from here to the country
yesterday. Missouri took IS cars, Kan.
sas 80 cars, Nebraska 3 cars and Iowa /
car