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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
MACHEN SUSPENDED.
The Free Delivery Superintendent
Relieved from His Duties.
INSPECTOR FOSyES TAKES CHARGE.
Charges Of Various Kinds Preferred Against
MaChen-A Conflict Between Superin-
tendent Machen and the First As
sistnnt Postmaster General.

Washington, May 9.-The inyestiga-
ton of the affairs Of the post Office
department which has been drag
ging along for two months, took q
sensational turn late yesterday aft
ernoon, when, by order Of Postmas-
ter General Payne, August W.
Machen, general superintendent Of
the free delivery system and one Of
the most widely known government
officials In the United States, was re-
lieved from his duties and Post Of
fee Inspector N. C. Fosnes was desig-
mated to take charge Of that service.
The change will take effect to-day,
when Mr.. Fosnes will assume charge
Of the free delivery service and at the
same time that service will pass un-
der the control of the office Of the
fourth assistant postmaster general.
Heretofore 1t has been under the
Jurisdiction Of the first assistant.
The action of the postmaster gener-
al was taken on the written recon-
mendation of Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow, who Is di-
recting the investigation of the af-
fairs of the department, that the
transfer of Mr.. Machen's bureau to
his jurisdiction and It's administra-
tration by post office inspector
would expedite the investigation.
In ordering the change the post
master general gave Mr.. Machen
"leave of absence until the inyestiga-
ton il concluded" Mr.. Machen
promptly acquiesced in the decision
Of the postmaster general, taking oc-
casion to say in doing so that he
courted the fullest investigation Of
his official conduct.
Mr.. Machen has been under fire
ever since the investigation began.
Charges of various kinds have been
preferred against the administration
of the free delivery branch OF the
postal service. These included ale
cations Of collusion with letter box
manufacturer in the furnishing OF
boxes to post Office patrons, particu-
larly on rural mail routes, and the
appointments of carriers, etc.
There also has been conflict be
tween Mr.. Machen and First Assist
ant Postmaster General Wynne ever
since the latter assumed office. Mr..
Wynne charges Mr.. Machen with in
subordination. The strained rela-
tions between the head Of the free
delivery service and other officials
resulted in an embarrassing state OF
affairs and for several months cor
respondence between the general SUI
perintendent Of the free delivery
service and his immediate superior,
the first assistant postmaster gen
eral, has been conducted, on the part
of the former, through one of his
subordinates.
Mr.. Bristow all along has been OF
opinion that the best interests OF
the service would be subserved by the
relief of Mr.. Machen and has pointed
out to the postmaster general that
action was imperatively necessary to
the successful conduct Of the invesh-
ro tinn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

St. Louis, May 9.-To make the BIZ
centennial of the birth of John Wes-
ley notable in southern Methodism.
the board of missions now in session
here yesterday decided to undertake
the raising of 100000 during the year
TO be used for home and foreign mis-
sions. Committees were appointed
to suggest plans for securing the
amount for each branch of missions.
The routine business of the day was
the consideration of the report Of
the committee on estimates. Appro-
priations were made for carrying on
missionary work in China, Japan,
Cuba and Mexico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Pound It Necessary to strike PatIsnts.

Topeka, Kan, May 9.-At the state
insane asylum investigation yester-
day r. II. Farror, an attendant, testi-
fed that he had often found II neces-
sary to strike patients. This prac-
tice, he said, was a common one at
the asylum. The attendants there,
according TO the testimony, have
perfected a system which enables
them to escape detection in their at
tacls on the patients.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
A sturdcr bya,rramp.

Dallas, Tex, May "a dispatch
from Gainesville to the News tells
of the murder of J. W. Powers near
Burns City by a Mexican tramp, who
afterward barricaded himself in a
house and held a posse at bay until
he was shot 10 death. Mr.. Powers
saw the man enter the house Of a
neighbor, who was away from home,
md he went with a shotgupto drive
the intruder away. When he opened
the door the man killed him with
an aN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
-, An,r,a Lypcher. Arrested.

Caruihersville, Mo-, May s.-Sherih
]. A. Franklin has returned from
Little River neighborhood having
under srrest six men charged with
being members Of the mob that killed
Constable W. ]. Monaghan and
@Rev." d. N. Malone saturday night
An deny guilty knowledge Of the
afiaif and claim to be aba 70 prove
an alibL They viii Be given an early
trinl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
ordered 70 Appear Before the Judge,

Topeka, Kan, May s.-Judge Hook,
Of the federal court, yesterday or
dered Samuel CASTOR and William
Sanders to appear before him to-day
to show cause why they should not
be punished for contempt Of court.
The order was issued on account OF
the interference these two are
claimed to have made with some
workers in the Kansas City Tool
Box company utter an order had
been issued by the court restrain
ing the men who were on a strike
.hsre from interfering.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
THE SECURITY MILLING co.
Opportunities,
in the, South,

No portion of the United States
has made greater progress In the
last year or two than the South.
Northern and foreign capital is
rapidly invading that sections,
finding profitable investment in
the various industries and fac
tories that are being rapidly de-
veloped and built. The great
influx Of settlers Is creating
an increased demand for lands
Of all kinds aud prices are grad
ually advancing, as they will for
years to c)me. Work is plen-
tiful and poverty practically
unknown. Alabama is supply.
ing coal and iron to all the world.
More money can be made and
with less labor in the raising Of
small traits ano berries and in
truck patching on the Gulf
Coast than in any other state, in
the Union. Strawberries from
Alabama reach northern mark
cts before those from the states
in the southeast. Cattle can be
raised with great profit, there
being millions OF acres OF cheap
range lands. II you are inter-
ested in the south and its re-
sources and desire information
on any subject, address
G. A. PARK.
General Industrial and Immigration Age
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RE-
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Canada is seh-supPorting. but In
event of an attack being made upon
the Dominion, Britain would have 70
provide both army and navy for ~
dsfsnse.-AIbany Argus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

It's Abilene proof for Abilene people;
It's local endors ttion for local readers;
IL will stand the most rigid Investigations
Nc better proof Of merit can be had.
Mr.. John P. Powell. street commissioner, OF
lib &. North lth st., says;-"I was never con-
fined 10 my bed with kidney complaint, but
have often felt like taking TO II from the
dull dragging pain in my back. Ever since
the Civil war when l served in Co, X. Reg.
lOi Ohio Infantry under Sherman, have had
attacks, some OF them compelling me to lose
a vast amount OF sleep and considerable en-
barrassment during the day. When l went
to O. E. Northcraft s Cos. drug store for
Doan's Kidney pills don't even think ex-
pected relief. When they stopped the last
attack and seem TO have stopped IL eifectual-
ly 1 viii be more than pleased to recommend
the preparation every chance which comes
my way"
For sale BY all dealers. Price 50
cents.
Foster MIIburncO Buffalo, MY.
sols Agents for The United States
Rsmsnssr ~ nans-DOan's-sha t.hs no
su1lnl1ta
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
TO DOUBT THIS
Is to disoslisvo the evidence of Powell.

It's Abilene proof for Abilene. people;
It's local endors ttion for local readers;
IL will stand the most rigid Investigations
No better proof Of merit can be had.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
SOUTH STAFFORD.

Harlan Carpenter, dentist, will be at the
Barrett House Monday, Nov. I'd, for one
week.
Col. Barrett has returned from Boston.
Geo. Everett is at home from Copperfeld.
Roy Nowlan is at home from Copper
field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cook are out OF
town.
Mrs. John Waldron has been Ill with
tonsilitis.
Mr.. Minor returned to Groton the mid
die OF the week.
Miss Alice Farnham was in town the
first of the week.
Mrs. Delight Caswell is visiting in Han
over and Lebanon.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Swift and children
are at Charles Swift's.
Mr. and Mrs. James Benjamin spent
Saturday in Lebanon.
Mr.. Glenn and Madam Glenn returned
to Schenectady Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert KiIburn OF Wilder
are visiting his parents.
Mr.. Osborne from Tunbridge was in
town the last Of the week.
Miss Susie Kendall is home from God
dard seminary for few days.
Emily Morrison and little Margerite
Troop spent the week in Copperfeld.
Rev. I'D. Waldron returned to his home
in West Charlestown the first of the week.
s. b. Buell. was in Thetford Saturday to
attend a meeting OF the trustees Of the
academy.
II. Lee Hatch killed a deer near Lake
Mitchell; a fine specimen, the antlers hav-
ing five prongs.
Misses Fannie Kendall and Nettie Sar-
gent were in Corinth to attend the we'd
ding OF Miss Sargent's brother recently.
The ladies' union met with Mrs. VIM.
Kendall. In spite of the cloudy, rainy
weather a large number were out and
most enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
STAFFORD.

Hiram Ward was in Hanover recently.
Miss Pearl scribner spent Sunday al
home.
]. R. Hayes was in North Tunbridge
Saturday.
Mrs. WILDER scribner was in Sharon
Thursday.
Inland G. NJ. Moore were in Sharon
Thursday.
c. B. Dow returned from Boston
Wednesday.
Mrs. L. r. Mead OF Hanover is at Mrs.
jeanette Bacon's.
Mrs. Blanche Kendall is working for
Mrs. /. L. Nowlan.
Gardner Cobb was home from Hanover
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Louise Rogers went to New YORK
Tuesday to visit brother.
Mrs. WILDER Scribner has sister from
Massachusetts visiting her.
John Udall and family returned TO their
home in Randolph Saturday.
Mrs. L. S. Bartlett and Mrs. Hiram
Hyde were in South Royalton Friday.
Eustace Carpenter is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Carpenter.
l.. R. Mead OF Hanover was at Mrs.
jeanette Bacon's Saturday and Sunday.
Hiram HYDE went Monday to Brattle-
boro. where he has obtained employment.
A group of six deer, buck, four does
and fawn, were seen recently on the oid
City bridge.
meeting OF the Cemetery association
was held at n. B. Cobb's Tuesday evening
and adjourned to Saturday, the 3lst.
J. H. Moore had the misfortune to
spraip his ankle quite severely Monday in
coming down the bill above his home.
Lee Hatch shot four-pronged buck last
Thursday at Lake Mitchell. 1t was good
specimen, weighing over $50 pounds
dressed.
Eugene Kendall and Chester Reynolds
went hunting Monday evening and as
result OF the evenings work returned with
four fine large coons.
Mrs. Bert Hayward celebrated her birth
day by entertaining about twenty OF her
friends in the evening. A very merry and
social time was enjoyed.
Several from this village attended the
meeting OF the Ladies' Social and Aid
union connected with the Universalist
church at South STAFFORD at Mrs. William
Kendall's Thursday afternoon and even
ing. A good amount OF work was accom-
plished and very social time enjoyed.
The many friends OF Mrs. Ellen M.
Morse were greatly shocked to hear OF her
death at her home in New Haven. Conn,
Tuesday, the 10th. For several years Mrs
Morse lived in this town in the family OF
ID. c. Hyde, and was greatly esteemed by
ali who knew her for her bright, kindly
and genial nature and her helpfulness in
the community. AT this writing but few
particulars OF her illness are known, it
being but brief Her malady was iaun-
dice with complications which caused her
death The interment took place Thurs
day at New Haven.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
sHERBuRNE.

vanNess Dimick took trip to Wood
stock Monday.
+. c. Butterfeld moved to Pittsfeld the
first Of the week.
Will Davis took his deer to Rutland
early Monday morning.
Robert Currier and Edmund Burrell OF
Bethel were in town last week.
Jehiel Webb and brother, Otis Webb,
returned from Boston Monday.
Eugene Boutwell, and Mrs. Frank
Doubleday went to Rutland Monday.
Harold Pratt went 10 Bridgewater last
week TO hunt deer with W. ID. johnson.
+. G.. spaulding and wife and Bert
Allard went TO West Bridgewater Sunday.
Norris Bradley Of Rutland was at F. G..
Plumley's last week, returning home sun
day.
Twenty-seven OF Robert Curriers' friends
gave him asurprise last week Wednesday
evening.
John Burwell, Miss Lena Doubleday,
Ned Doubleday and Miss Eva A. Meigs
took a trip TO Woodstock Sunday.
Messrs. Lorenzo Townsend. Hosea
Townsend and Warner Townsend OF
Woodstock are In town hunting deer.
George Stevenson and wife and two
sons Of Massachusetts, are in town hunt
ing deer. They are the guests OF A. c.
plumlev
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29

Several from this place went on the ex-
cursion to Boston Oct. IL.
II. II. southworth is putting up a small
barn near his cottage at Lakeside.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Chubb from Aston,
Mass, have been spending a short time
in this place.
w. Al. Dodge is slowly failing. His
son, Edward, from st. Johnsbury comes
down to see him every week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Knight, formerly
of this place, but now OF Nashua, were
here last week. Mr.. knight rs mail car
rier there
Mr.. and Mrs. HAL Cotton have returned
home from their wedding journey to the
far West and now he is working in the
store again.
turned from her daughters, Mrs. Cora
Kings, in Orange, has been visiting at IL.
v. Burr's the past week.
Thomas Gould from Wilder shot last
Friday on the Eastman hill a fine buck,
estimated TO weigh 300 lbs. Several more
were sighted but most OF them were with
out horns and therefore we're safe from
the hunters rifles.
DIR. and Mrs. Q. II. Burr have returned
to their home in Montpelier after spend
ing two weeks at the old homestead with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Burr.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Burr from Lyme, n.
H., spent few days with them there last
week.
Fred Kibbey and family have been TAX
ing weeks vacation from his work in
the Lakeside creamery, John Goodwin
from the Nershire creamery taking his
place. We miss him here very much, as
the patrons have to wait for their milk, as
Mr.. Goodwin boards nine miles away.
The selectmen of Thetford have been at
work for some time in the Evergreen GEM
etery OF this place cutting trees and put
ting the headstones in line and some
other work so that the place does not have
a neglected look but Is now a thing of
beauty. Hope the good work will be
done in other places.
The people OF this place were much sur
prised at Bert Moody taking his life by
shooting himself through the head with
his revolver Oct. 10. Il was three DAYS
before his body was found. Ii is thought
he was mentally unbalanced. His funeral
was held Oct. 10 at his sisters, Mrs. II. b.
Wilson's, in West Fairlee and he was
buried in the cemetery nearby.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
A Dear Slayer.

Miss Kate Reagan, one Of Barnard's most
popular girls, killed a deer on the 10th.
Miss Reagan is young lady OF rare ac-
complishments- fine musician and, be-
sides playing the piano, she can milk the
cows, make butter, paint her mothers
wagons, is an adept at laying shingles, can
harness and drive any or all the horses
owned on the farm, is an unerring shot
with a rife or pistol, having considerable
practice.
From the house she espied a large buck
in the cornfield grazing. Stepping back
for her rifle, which is always ready, she
quietly went out for a battle. The deer
sought refuge in the rear OF the barn, but
quickly and coolly she sent bullet in back
OF the foreleg, and this forest antler gave
up with but little struggle.
How uneven are the fortunes OF this
world. Here we have an army OF deer
hunters camped at night so as TO be ready
at first break Of day TO take up the trail,
searching for a shot, only to return empty
handed. At the close Of October, they
will go away nursing colds and rheumatic
pains with hardly red squirrel 10 show
for their exploits, while Kate Reagan,
hardly an hour from her household duties,
supplied her mother with a months ration
OF venison steak.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
TOALL CATARRh SUFFERERS
Hyomei Guarantees to Cure by r. &.
Bryan or Money Refunded.

The popularity and increase in the sales
OF Hyomei are unique in the annals Of
medicine. Such astonishing cures have
been made by this remarkable remedy that
the proprietors have authorized F. E. Brv-
an TO sell every package Of Hyomei under
an absolute guarantee that it will cure
eatarrh. II il does not the purchaser can
have his money refunded by F. +. BRYAN.
Hyomei Is no ordinary remedy. II isthe
only method Of treatment that sends Nv
direct inhalation 10 the most remote mart
81 the air passages, a halsamic air that
destroys all catarrhal germs in tbe
breathing organs.enriches and purifes the
blood with additional ozone, and makes
permanent ana cimplete cures Of e1tarrh.
ne complete Hyomei outfit costs but II
and consists Of an inhaler that can be car
REQ N the vest pocket. a medicine dropper
and bottle Of Hyomei. The inhaler iasts
q lifetime, and II one bottle does not cure
~ extra bottle Of Hyomei can be obtained
LOT % cents. Il il the most economical ol
All remedies advertised for the cure Of ca
tarrh, and b the only one that Follows
nature IN her method Of treating diseases
OF ne respiratory organs.
breathe through the inhaler for a few
minutes Tour times day and your catarrh
i cured. That's all
II not cured +. +. Bryan viii refund
your money.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29

Rutland is the great center OF high IL
cense in Vermont and its birthplace. Rut-
land has been looked to as the city where
the new system would have the fairest
trial and whose the best results OF such a
system might be looked for.
Again, many voters were doubtless de-
ceiyed by the promise OF revenue. Let the
following figures speak for themselves:
Fair Haven has licensed three bars at
5000 each, making S2700, one-half of which
goes to the state, leaving Fair Haven 1880.
She Immediately increased her police force
10 the extent of 5000 additional expense
for police protection, leaving her the inn
mense revenue after caring for this one
item OF police protection, sl5O. Middle
bury has licensed three bars at $500 each,
S24OO, one-half OF which is 1920. Middle
bury Immediately increased her police
force expenditure S72S, and her commits
sioners cost her $500, so Middlebury pays
out S1O2s OF her 1920 revenue. Vergennes
licensed three bars and gets her half Of the
license fees 500, and at the present rate
paws out $50 for extra policeiprotection.
The aggregate OF Montpelier's license
fees is about 1890, but in the four months
Of April, May, June and July eighty-six
men tried and convicted for drunkenness,
took their alternative sentence Of ten days
in Jail, leaving the city to pay the costs OF
This for four months. For the full year
three times this will be 1895, cost to the
city for the trials OF the men who pay not
a cent into the treasury Montpelier has
had to increase her police force percept-
IDLY and her license commissioners will
make big drain on the revenue.
In st. Adams the jail records show that
for three months and a half seventy-seven
men took their time in jail, leaving the
city to pay.officers and courts 1888, which
for the year will be $3.50.
In the month OF May Burlington had
forty four DRINKS taking their alternative
sentence in Jail.
Can any one cipher revenue for these
cities after these expenditures and many
others that must follow are provided for
These and many other conditions must be
explained by the license advocates If they
expect the support of the tax payers
of the state for the continuance OF the Ii
cense system" @. W. MORROW.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
HANCOCK.
Thad Maxham IS in Bethel.

Ihad Markham is in Bethel.
Mrs. II. E. Flint is on the sick list.
L. H. Robinson is in Malone for a few
days.
A. E. Flint was in Granville Sunday and
Monday.
George Chatfield was in Bethel Sunday
and Monday.
II. H. Eaton and friend from Maiden
are hunting deer.
Mrs. A. d. Mears visited in Rochester
several days last week.
Will Beckwith and friend of Randolph
are in the woods waiting for big buck.
Howard Tart of South starksboro is
clerking for c. j. Stoekwell for the
current year.
Amos Phelps has finished his wear of
clerkship for c. j. Stockwell and is
visiting friends in New Hampshire.
Mr.. Manning, who was here hunting
birds last week and was accidentally hit
IN the eve, is doing well and report is
that he will not lose his eye.
Thad Markham and Chester Lewis. who
went hunting together, shot a fine buck
weighing 240 pounds and having nine
prongsi indicating that il was nine wears
old.
Alfred Ward, who works for the Han
cock Lumber Co, was hit in the face bv
nying splinter from large circular saw.
No bones were broken. DIR. Campbell
was called and dressed the wound.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-10-29
TUNsRIpoE.

Ezekiel Drew OF Royalton has bought
Mr.. Preston's place.
Mr., and Mrs. Horace Woodward are
guests at Benz. fuckers.
Prof. Avery of Barre, an eye specialist,
was at the hotel last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur went Tuesday on
the excursion to New York.
n. @ Preston has bought a farm in
Quechee and moves there soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ordway were
made happy by the birth OF a daughter
Monday Oct 26
Mrs. S. E. Slack and Mrs. Gracia sar-
gent visited at Ransom Roberts in Royal
ton last Thursday.
Luther Sprint OF Quechee and Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Campbell were guests at o.
F. Campbell's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Austin started last
Thursday on a vacation trip to New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,.
II is said that the old brick store build :
ing has been rented for a creamery and
the machinery will be put in at once.
Rev. H. ]. Wyckoff preached at the
Congl church last Sunday and admins
tered the sacrament of the Lords Supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Austin, their
daughter, Caro-, and Master Jimmy of
Mechanics Falls, Me-, are spending a
few days at n. H. Austin's.
Some of the friends of James Rowell
met at his home last Friday night. After
husking awhile they were invited to the
house where they were treated to a fine
oyster supper.
At Rev. Edward Sargent's there will be
social gathering next week Wednesday
afternoon and evening. The ladies are
earnestly requested to be present in the
afternoon and see the nice set OF dishes
that has been presented to the society by
Mrs. Ruth Sargent in memory of her
IA her nnannIa Idra, GI.ir..,..-