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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17
First published in the Abilene Weekly re
Hector August q. ioOS.l
House Concurrent Resolution
Number "a.

NumDCk zAs
b,onositiop 10 amend the constitution NJ
IAting to compensation Of members OF the
Resoi Sed By the Legislature Of the STATE q
Kansas, tEo-thlros Of me =. msHDerS slec'so
eHCTToEi. The following proposition 20 q
mend the constitution of the state OF kansas
Il herebY submitted 70 the qualified electors
81 said state for their approval Or fe1ecslon'
toWlt; The Consultation OF The state OF Kan an
- 4 hereby amended By Striking ont We
tion and insert IN Hen Of said section the tol.
io1inT. which shall constitute section q
articie 1 OF the consultation: eec. 3 1ne
nknsbarg 81 the legislature shall receive q.
cnn nannatfon for their aeryices the sum 81
Ave hundred dollars for each regular session
srd one h1ndrod collars for each special -.
sion, and three ceuts for each nile treyel We
src' 4 ThIs proposition shall BE- snemitied
~ the eleefoFs OF this etaee ~ the ge1er.l
eierfion 70 - held IN the year 1905 for theli
eunroVai or rejoc1inn. TIE amenamsn.
hefeby proposed shAll b de.,gnaied % si tee
Hofcial ballot b. The iQiloHlnf 49, :.
sKmendrsent 70 he constitution rylaulg g
,,s.,,rsrpnfion 81 members Of he legialn = -
ard ehail Be voted for o. aEalnsl az profioeo
M Law undef such title.
- 4 ~. rosniufiou shall take eneci
asd bs In force frpm and aftef ~ puohcatlon
IN the statute book,
Passed he nouss ercs : ~ ~
h-nr1vrf Hnrch foQI
{ ssrs6y certify that he iosrlol9g Z. 4
trae ~ oolrett copy q oriEinal aonse
s11currslt rslolution 30 ~ 81 - N
~ 's 81 ssdsissS o sisis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17
ssna,or Ankansny psfsatsd.

Seattle, wash. Sept, f1.-Although
returns from the state primaries held
on September are still incomplete
the figures available leave no doubt
Of the nomination Of Representative
wesley L. Jones for the United States
senator over Lsvi Ankeneny. incam'
bsnl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17
DECLARED ILLEGAL
COMMODITIES cLAUsE or HEP
BURN ACT KNOCKED OUT
by FEDERAL COURT.
DECISION BY JUDGE GRAY
The Clause Declared to be an Invasion
Of state Rights by Striking
Down Liberties Of cltl-
xens.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1.-THE COM
modities clause Of the Hepburn rail-
road act was declared to be unconsu-
tutional Thursday by the United States
circuit court for the Eastern district
Of Pennsylvania.
The commodities clause constitutes
the fifth paragraph Of the first section
of the interstate commerce act, 1t be-
ing one of the amendments made BY
the Hepburn railroad act Of June 70,
1905. The clause provides that aftef
May 1, 1908, 1t shall be unlawful fol-
any railroad company to transport
from on estate to another or to any
foreign country any article or com
modify, manufactured, mined or pro-
duced by 1t under its authority. direct
ly or indirectly, except such articles
for its use in the conduct of Its bust
ness as common carrier.
The clause exempts timber and Its
manufactured products and is aimed
particularly at railroads owning coal
mines.
It is almost certain that the case
will be appealed directly to the United
States supreme court
The principal opinion was written
by Judge Gray, who as president OF
the anthracite strike commission, has
an intimate knowledge of the mining
of hard coal and Of the many ramifica'
tons in the ownership of the coal
mines. Judge Dallas said in his opin.
ION that It can not be denied that the
commodities clause was enacted mot
actually for the regulation OF inter-
state commerce, but really to coerce
the conformity Of interstate business
with a policy approved by congress-"
Judge Gray in his opinion discussed
at great length the limitations put
upon congress by the constitution, and
concluded as follows:
"From every point of view which
we have been able to approach the
question, the unreasonableness and
cohsequen. iAs% - .no.t Il
colnnlooitles oiauso 40 app" - ~
lnVaoes ,ne iisn'e - sn1 s,.,,ostn IT,
nocently enjoyed by its citizens under
tne Jaws ana usases ~ ny ~ OD ~,
wealcn' 70 ensase ~ in.e.' '" ~ - IL,
merce 70 tne ,uliese eA.e a. ~
harmless ATHLETES wne.nei VI Ian.,,os
NOT owned Wy tle oa,liel "l .as 1890
OF tneir propeiy tnos 80. - 49,
nltn amenulnen. ~ w Sos ~ 49,
II inc enactmenI ~ quost,on " AZ
ranted py inc conleloe ol"uao =. sn
constitution y 70 naiu " ~ mAo -
Dounds~may 'pe Be. " tne eAe.o'oo =.
tnat power. ~ WIN inueeu y = ~ ~,
door through winch 'le ioloos =. W.
traiization nitne,1o unhn 1u nay a.. IN
Ter AZ WILL 70 ing ovottnlv" y nc.
Just balance between ieueral anu NJ Ssa ..'
power, TOT Wnlcn inc inaAels VI 'ne oon
stitution so Wisely proslueu 40 az oS
sential 10 tne preservation VI oui uua'
form OF government
I'VE CONNIE ourselves 70 ,ne con
crete facts presented Wy tne pieaulns0
In these cases ana ihtlmale no oplnio l
either way as 70 cases wnere inc p,op
ertY has been acquired by the carriers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

To those afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble, backache, rheuma-
tism, Pineules for the kidneys brings
relief in the first dose. Hundreds of
people today testify to their remark
able healing and tonic properties. 80
days trial $1.00. They purify the
blood. Sold by G. F. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

Tokyo Sept. I'LL. B. Miller, Amer
Scan consul general at Yokohama
called Thursday on the steamship
Korea for San Francisco, where he
will rejoin his family. Consul Miller
mas been seriously indisposed for the
past several months and his vacation
a taken on the peremptory order Of
his physician.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17
N,,y orl.an, cIsrk ohoTt

New Orleans. Ia. Sept ii.-Chief
CIork Tuiagus. Of the Nur Orleans
traasursrs once. vas PLACED In the
parish prison Thursdag nl11t On .
chrrre Of HAVING Gmbruifi bout va
80 N clly fu1aA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

You won't tell your family doctor
che whole story about your private
illneLs - you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
hdence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
helpyour case. Such letters as the fol-
lowing, from grateful women, es.
tablish beyond q doubt the poweroi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

Don't Be afraid 70 give Chamber
lain's Congh Remedy 70 your chill
dren. II contains no opium OF other
harmful drug. Il always cures. For
sale BY al druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

Tickling or dry coughs will quickly
loosen when using DIR. Shops Cough
Remedy. And it is SO thoroughly
harmless, that DR.. Shoop tells
mothers to use nothing else, even for
very young babies. The wholesome
green leaves and tender stems Of a
lung healing mountainous shrub give
the curative properties to DR.. Shops
Cough Remedy. 1t Gains the cough,
and heals the sensitive bronchial
members. No opium, nochloroform,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press. Demand DR.. Shops. Accept
no other. Sold by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

NoR cATARRH of the nose, throat,
i stomach, bowels and more delicate
organs, be sure tn take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla - it is A RADICAL CURE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
small pills, easy to take, gentle and
sure. Sold by G. M. Troup.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17
LYDIA e. PlNIEHAM's
VEGETABLE c0MPO UND

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, Of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since / was sixteen years Of
are I had suffered from an organic De.
xsuFement and female weakness; In
consequences I had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous. NJ physi-
dan said must 90 through an opera
fon TO get well. A friend told me
shout Lydia 3. Pinkhans Vegetable
compound, and | took itAnd wrote you
for advice. following your directions
carefully, and thanks 70 you am To-
day q well woman, and ] am telling
all my friends Of my experience"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female us,
md has positively cured thousandsof
women who have been troubled with
lgplacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
Hon, ibroid tumors, irregularities,
IIari0dic patns, backhche, hat bear
InQ.dOWn feeling, 1atulcncy, indiges-
don. dizziness. ornsrFous prostration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-17
Why II SUCCEEDS.
Because It's for One Thing Only and
Abilene People Appreciate This

Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one ching we'll brings success.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing only.
They cure sick kidneys.
Tbsy cure backachs, eVsry kidney i'll,
Hero Il Abilene evidence 70 prove Il;
John D. Reilly, living on North baeA ~
g., Abilene, Kas.. sAys' Il have every reA-
so5 o believe that Doan's Kidney PMS AZ =
preparation Of value ana one dsseryins Of
RECOMMENDATION. A short nse Of them
brosrhs NE relief from pain in my back
s,resEthened TIE kidneys and toned up ny
system generally 4"
For sale BY all dealers. Price %
cents
!. a sutalO,M 7
a,sat sAsss
sad t.ho ~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
STATE NEWS.

Not less than three years and not more
than five years for John Edwards and
not less than two nor more than -four
years for John Shelly were the sentences
imposed by Judge w. K. Farnsworth in
City Court, Rutland, Monday afternoon
both men being charged with burglary
The men will serve their sentences in the
State prison at Windsor and at hard
labor. On July IA the two men entered
the grist mill of w. G. Crippen in Fair
Haven, one of them being caught in the
building and the other being caught by
Deputy Sheriff J. H. Policy. They were
taken to Windsor Tuesday morning by
Mr.. Policy.
Benjamin Mccarthy of Springfield,
father of Mrs. T. P. LaFountain of Ches-
ter village, was killed Sunday night
about II 80 o'clock while walking on the
electric car track, the wheels cutting off
his left arm and passing over his body.
He was about so years old and ma
chinist.
Frank Billings of Burlington is anxious
to know the whereabouts of his wife,
Lucy Billings, who disappeared from her
home last Thanksgiving day. Joseph
Lavallee, married man, who used to be
frequent visitor at the Billings home,
has not been seen in the city since the
day Mrs. Billings disappeared. Mr..
Billings was visiting relatives in SPRING
field the day his wife left town and
when he returned he found his home
desolate, Mr.. Billings has two grown up
daughters
The Interstate Lumber Co., with a
capital of 100000, incorporated under
"a 10 yyoO Of 10 fa fa Of hoc ln1
articles II registration in the Office of the
secretary of state, Montpelier, which
will allQw it to do business in Vermont.
Its principal office will be at Newfane,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherry, of St..
Johnsbury Center, celebrated their six
tieth wedding anniversary Saturday,
July il, with picnic. Their children
and grandchildren were present.
The American Fidelity Co. of Mont
pelier has sent to the treasurer of the
village of Hardwick its check for S4,S41
in full settlement of the claims of the viii
lage on the surety bond of H. E. Foster,
| former village clerk and treasurer,
who abscOnded three months ago, leav-
ing a shortage of several thousand dol
lars. 1t is thought Foster is now in
South America.
A horse and wagon belonging to Jay
Shaw, Of Jericho, was stolen from the
shed adjoining E. L. Keith's hardware
store in Essex Junction Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Shaw and Mr.. Chesmore
hitched the team in the shed about nine
o'clock and took an electric car to
Winooski. When they returned shortly
before II o'clock the team was gone.
The animal is chestnut mare with a
white star on its forehead, weight about
900 pounds, and about twenty years old
The heavy rain made it impossible to
get any clue as to which direction was
| taken.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
Ethan Allen Chapter.

The May meeting of the chapter took
place at Mrs Rufus Wainwright's. Miss
Calender assisting the hostess. A report
compiled from materials sent by Miss
Emma Wilcox from the Washington
National Congress of d. A. R. was read
by the Regent.
The literary program consisted of a
paper by Mrs. Seeley-a Historic Study
of the Green Mountain State.
1t was delightfully."- treated and greatly
enjoyed by all. The guests received were
Mrs. Dugald Stewart, Mrs. Smith Beck
with and Mrs. Burrage.
The last meeting of the chapter occur
ed July I. at the home of Miss Jessica
Stewart.
After the usual business session the
following guests were received: Mrs.
Murkland, Mrs. Emeline Dewey, Mrs.
Stanton Eddy and Mrs. Cliff and pro-
gramme of unusual interest carried out.
Miss Calender was in charge of the
literary exercises and had chosen the
subject "Reminiscences of Early Middle
bury"
President Brainerd spoke upon the
work of Miss Emma Willard and her
associations with Middlebury and Senator
Stewart followed with personal reminis-
censes of striking characters of the early
days. The meeting was largely attended
and the privilege of listening to two
distinguished sons of the American Re-
volution was much appreciated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
HORACE D. CUSHMAN.
Died Tuesday Night After Suffer
- ing Six Weeks With Blood
Poisoning.

Horace d. Cushman, aged "a, one OF
the oldest and best known citizens OF
Middlebury, passed away Tuesday night
as the result of having his right leg
amputated about six weeks ago. During
the spring Mr., Cushman contracted
blood poisoning in his foot and leg as the
result OF an ingrowing toe nail. The
disease spread so rapidly that amputa-
ton was necessary. AS Mir. Cushman
rallied 30 we'll after the operation, it was
thought that he might survive, but his
advanced years made this impossible.
Mr. Cushman was born in Boston,
Mass. Sixty-five years ago he came to
Middlebury. For thirty years he was a
farmer, then he became sexton of the
Congregational church and janitor Of
the local high school, which position he
has held continuously for the past 30
years. His. wife survives, also two sons,
Edward P, In the dry goods business
here, and Oscar II. dealer in country
produce, and a daughter, Mrs. Charles
Wainwright, of Lawrence, Mass.
The funeral was held from the Con-
gregational church at 2 o'clock yester-
day, the Rev. DIR. G. II. Dickinson offici-
ating. Burial in!theWeet cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
Mrs. George Perry.

The words of the beautiful old hymn,
"Some Day Well Understand" seemed
especially appropriate for the funeral
services Of the late Mrs. George Perry.
Tia Moore Perry was one of a family of
two sons and four daughters. Her ia
ther, William G. Moore, is still living
but her mother was taken from her
when she was but eleven years old. She
was married before she was seventeen
years old and at the age of twenty death
came to take her from her home and
loved ones. Her bright, short life was
singularly happy. She grew like pure
white lily in Gods garden until she
reached the maturity of her beauty and
then God wanted her. Her sunny dis
position won for her hosts of friends,
and whenever she went she brought joy.
Yet while but girl she possessed the
quiet dignity and wisdom Of a woman.
She left dear little girl three years of
age to comfort the husband and father.
soft will bless the Lord of light
For every day when thou vast here,
Breathing thy name in prayer tonight,
Because it is so dear"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
Improve the Town Property,

We are all interested in the prosperity
of our town. We can contribute to it
materially and give it far more prosper
GUS look at the same time.
Perhaps the public property needs a
good coat of paint.
Devoe will supply that coat with two
thirds of the number of gallons required
of any other. Devoe will last twice as
long as any other. Devoe is all paint and
full-measure. Devoe is the strongest
paint known. Devoe will take care of
the property, in the long run, for half
the money required by any other.
The reason is stated above; Devoe is all
paint and full-measure; the strongest
paint known.
E d Jewell, Cory, Pa. painted his
house years ago with mixed paint
took IA gallons. Last spring he repaint
ed with Devoe; bought IA gallons and
had left. Saved Sl5 to SEQ, as paint
ing costs two or three times as much al
the paint.
A. Calhoun & Son.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
DEATH OF BISHOP POTTER.
Gradual Decline After q Severe
Relapse Monday Morning..

Henry Goldman Potter, seventh Pro-
testant Episcopal bishop Of the diocese OF
New York, died Tuesday night at his
summer home IN Cooperstown, N. Y,
after an illness of several weeks. The
bishop was unconscious all day. and the
end, which came at 8 :35 o'clock Tuesday
night, was peaceful and quiet.
Death was due primarily to embolism
in the right leg, following long attack
Of liver and stomach trouble, and the end
had been foreseen for several days by
the bishops physicians. Bishop Potter
suffered a severe relapse Monday morn
ing, and though oxygen was given his
decline was gradual, and early Tuesday
he sank into unconsciousness, which last
ed until the end. =
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
WEYBRIDoE.

Rev. Vernon Harrington of Oberlin, o :,
supplied the local Nj. E. pulpit last Sab
bath, putting out a very interesting and
instructive discourse. He was given a
hearty welcome by large congregation,
many OF those who knew the speaker in
his early boyhood days and who have
carefully watched his rise in his chosen
profession and wished him God speed.
Mrs. and Miss Benau of Albany, N. Y,
mother and sister of Mrs. Heller, are
spending week at the NJ. E. Parsonage.
Professor Twitchell has erected a
bungalow on the bank Of Otter Creek
near the Twitchell homestead.
Mrs. Inez Fiske Gage of Waterbury
Conn, is home at her parents for a
months stay. Mr.. Gage will come later
Farmers are nearly done haying. A
fair crop has been gathered. Some pieces
of grain are ready to cut. Corn il
making fair growth considering the
need of rain.
There has been heavy run of autos
this week, but no accidents. The notice
of slow speed through the bridges il
minded by the most of them. Some
Lord Magull's are noticeable.
Rev. and Mrs. Heller made fyinl
visit to Round Lake last week.
Miss Annie Harvey, daughter of Mr.
Chas. Harvey, is at ID. S. Twitchell's
She is a former Weybridge girl Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey are now on the Pacific
Coast.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24

The Baptists and Congregationalists
will hold union services at the Congrega-
tional Church at 10:45 and 1880. DIR.
Dickinson's morning subject: Christian
Union;" evening, "The Sower and the
Reaper" August and 8, the Methodist,
Baptist and Congregational Churches
will worship together at the Congre-
gational Church. At 100 next Sunday,
preaching service at Seeley District
School House.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
Oh urch Notes.
METHODIST CHURCH.

Next Sabbath morning, Rev. Vernon
c. Harrington, L. II. D., instructor in
Oberlin College, will preach the sermon.
The pastor, w. II. Washburne, will
speak in the evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
Band Concert.

By Middlebury band, J. NJ. Buzzell,
director.
Wednesday, July 80, 1908.
PART l.
l. March, Montezuma, Chambers.
2. Overture, Snap Shot, Losey.
3. March, On to Victory,
Mackie-Beyer.
a. Silver Bell Waltz, T. L. Eells.
INTERMIssION.
PART II.
l. March, Old Ironsides, F. II. Gray
2. Grand Religious Fantasia, Robinson
3. Tehaima, Intermezzo. G. Haines
4. Salute to the Flag, w. Pierson
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24

Farnsworth & Co. sells Longman &
Martinez L. & M. Paints in pints and
quarts at half gallon price
The Dickinson press., 1908-07-18
Another Victory for tn
Star Team

The Dickinson base ball team adde d
another game to their long list of victories
by defeating the Beach team by a score
OF 20 to 3 on Sunday.
The Beach team is usually considered
a good one and in their previous game
this season with Dickinson they played
we'll and were defeated only by a score
of II too.
The Dickinson team played with its
usual GOODNESS and the visitors failed to
score in the first four innings, and at the
beginning of the fifth the game stood 9
to o. All Beach could do was to make
n score in each of the next three
innings and the game ended 20 to 3 in
favor of the invincible team.
One extraordinary feature of the game
was the strike made by Williams, result
ing in a home run and four scores, there
being a man on each base.
Davis and Connolly furnished the
battery for the Dickinson team,
The heat made it uncomfortable for
both players and onlookers but a good
crowd was in attendance and everybody
enjoyed the game.
Dickinson will play Mandan a return
game on Sunday, and SO far as known
there will be no game at the local park
The Dickinson press., 1908-07-18
Remains Laid at Rest

On Monday the body of Jack Grant,
the Io1 Ranch man who was killed in
the railroad wreck last week, was buried
in the Dickinson Cemetery by L. A.
Davis & Son, Rev. F.. w. Gress taking
charge OF the funeral services. The
body had been prepared for shipment,
but a communication from the dead
mans brother, the only relative found,
stated that he was unable to have the re-
mains sent east. The Show Co. paid
burial expenses here, but did not care to
defray cost of shipment.
The body of Harry Nettinger, the in.
jured man who died at the Stein hospital
Saturday was sent to his mother in Phila'
delphia, who paid all expenses incurred