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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-08-13
CASTORIA
Tor Infants and Children.
The Kind Yau Has Always Bought
s sssss the ., &szAZzzzx
To When It May Concern.

This is to certify that he co-partner
ship heretofore existing between John
Rapp ,Jr and j W. Gbson, as agents OF
"Tha Uncle Sam Oh CO, OIL" is thi. day
dis. olyed by mutual consent, j. W. Glib
aon retaining the business. july J., 1908
JOIN RAPP, JR.,
A. J. w. GIBSON
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-08-13
Kindness and cheerfuIness.

Kindness is contagious. The spirit
of harmony trickles down by a thou
sand secret channels into the inmost
recesses Of the household life. 1t Is
hard to be angry in the presence OF
imperturbable good nature. 1t Is we'll
nigh impossible to be morose in the
face of cheerful and generous help
fulness. Henry Van Dyke.
A shakespearean Jolly.
He-That elusive little curl 0
yours, darling, is so mean 1t always re
minds me Of a character In Snakes
peare.
she (shyly) How is that?
He--Because It Is such shy lock.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-08-13

80 Days Trial Sl,0O is the offcrson
Pineules. Relieves backache, weak back,
lame back, rheumatic pains. Best on
sale for Kidneys, Bladder and Blood
Good for young md old. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Sold by
the Palace Drug store.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-08-13
Christian Church.

Regular services at the Christian
church next Sunday.
Bible school at 8 80.
Preaching service at II 100
Junior Endeavor at 800.
Senior Endeavor at 700.
Preaching service at 500.
II the weather Is very warm, the
evening service will be held on the
parsonage lawn,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-08-13
A Reason Now.

"oh, Arizona will be admitted all
right" said the gentleman from that
territory.
"Been turned down pretty regularly,
hasn't it?" =.
"Dont let that worry you. They'll
need the name for a battleship now"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-08-13
Vatican Colts for Sale

One 8 year old Filly. One 2year old
CeldIng. Inquire Of Martin BrOthers. Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

Andrew D. Slbley Of Montpelier the prohibtonists William
Mclaughlin of Peacham has been dead about year and
the socialists Timothy lvers of Barre now in the
State Hospital for the Insane Waterbury,
Complete control of both the esaro reta;ne}
by the dominant party although have two senator's
d. E. Kennedy of Chenden J. Wright of Grand
Isle county The republicans their county tickets with these
exceptions although the split in the party the ugep
in Orange county resulted Gleason o Tbefor
judge of probate in the Bradford district
The hot fights for representative in the places resulted
IN the election OF leary dem) Burlington Watson (denD
ST Abans and Howe (dem in Johnsburv and an oil nobt
fight at the polls Rutland of F. Kins,ov
rep) j. A. Defoer beat Senter (dem for Montpeers civ
representative and Barber in Batteboo the least in
erestng OF the contests for
rsve where T. c. Cheney against field Of four m ,e
majority on the second ballot This will Cbeneys re-
election as speaker of the House of Representatives
The summary by counties folows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

team of work horses belonging 70 Arthur
Patten for which he received an ofrei
or 800 died Monday from lockjaw.
james Field, q prominent citizen Of Fer.
risburgh, died yesterday morning aged
IS years. Mr. Field had been in poor
health for about year He was prnrni-
nent In the affairs Of his town and had
held about all the important offices in
the glft of his townsmen. He had repre-.
sentcd the town and also held the once
Of poormaster for Is years or more III
Is survived by wife, one son Arthur
Field Of Ferrisburgh, and three sisters
Mrs. Plat OF Gilman, Ill. Mrs Georgt
Porter Of Charlotte and Mrs. Noble IA
Eall of Ferrisburgh. The funeral will hi
h"ld Friday afternoon in the MethOfis
Church at North Ferr'sburgh nj
Sawyer the new principal Of the Yer
gennes graded school, has arrived ano
will occupy the Parker house formerlj
occupied by Principal Il. G. Rogers. Mrs
Sawyer will come later. Miss Julif
Woodman and Miss Leila Tyrel left yes
terday for Johnson to enter the stat
normal school Mary Ifllman has re-
turned to Burke y. Y, after a tw,
months visit to her sister. Mrs Cartel
+. Knowles Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Boot.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Booth are a
the Allen cottage at Nile point for tw,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
COUNTY TICKETS ELECTED

In addition TO the senators elected Tues
dav and given elsewhere as members
of the upper house Of the State I'egisla
ture. the following county officers were
elected by the republicans. according
to returns received by the Free Press
last evening:
ADDISON COUNTY.
Assistant Judges of the county court
Frank c. Dwyer Of Salisbury, Charles 5
Dana of New Haven.
states attorney.-F. W. Tuttlc OF Yer
gennes
Sheriff. .-Olin A. Smith OF Addison.
High bailiT-D. ID. Hemenway OF
Granville.
Judges OF probate.-New Haven dis
trict r. A. Haseltine; Addison district
W. H. Bliss OF Middlebury.
BENNINGTON COUNTY,
Assistant judges Of the county court
Norman L. Mattison of glastonbury
Charles b. Kent of Dorset
states attorney. William J. Meagher
of Bennington
sherirr.-Fred r. Godfrey of Benning-
ton.
High bailH-Leroy F.. Woodward of
Landsrove.
Judges OF probate.-District of Ben
nington, Edward c. Bennett OF Ben
pington: Manchester district. L. H.
Edgerton Of Manchester.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
Assistant judges Of the county court
L. Frank Ruggles of Burke, Frank NJ,
(Coutinued ON 18th Pags-'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

With returns from of Nermonts 246 cities and
lblcan ticket headed
by the Hon. George H. routy of Newport received 45132
Is 936 cast Burke (Dem 754 for Campbell (Pro)
Dunbar LIS for Backus, (nd) This would
republican plurality compared with 1889 Pven
1904 $4,000 with all reporting.
The State cket elected follows:
Govcrnor-Gcorge II. Prouty of Newport.
\. Mead of Rutland.
H. Deavtt Of Montpelier
Secretary of State-Guy W. Bailey OF Essex
Of accounts-IIorace F. Graham of Craftsbury.
Attorney -general-John G.. Sargent of Ludlow.
the first district David j. of Burlington, republican,
reelected representative Congress by large majority
Emile Bas Cochester, democrat Edwin Tow
lin, prohibition
corresponding victory by Frank Plumley of North
field republican, the second district Three parties
dida the field Mr. Pumley, the democrats naming
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
MAKEUP OF LEGISLATURE
Members of the Senate Chosen mt the
County Elections.

In the county elections Tuesday the
republicans with two exceptions. in
Chittenden ana Grand Isle county. won
out:
Addison County.-Cieorge a. ThaNer or
Lincoln. James B. Donoway of Middle
bury.
Bennington county-Everctt f.. Potter
of Pownal. Edward c. Orvis II Man
chester
Caledonia county.-Edward 7. Fair
banks of St. Johnsbury. J. T Gleason OF
Lyndonville.
ChttendeN county-Albert l.. Bingham
of Willston. Irving f. Hobart of West
ford, j. +. Kennedy, (dem)
Essex county.-Mar,in V. 3. Vance OF
Lunenburgh.
Franklin Countrywide w. Barney OF
Swan.on, Arthur ]. Croft OF EnosourIh.
Grand Isle county-John J. Wright OF
South Hero, d.
I.amoille county.-L. II. Lewis OF Hyde
ParH
Orange county-James r. McIAm of
Topsham, George W. Flagg OF Brain
tree.
orleans county.-John l.. Lewis of
North Troy, Gilbert J. Gross OF Brown
inRton.
Rutland county.-Fred NJ. Butler Of
Rutland W. +. Scott of Brandon, w F.
Walker of Fair Haven, Eugene Mcln-
tyre OF Dandy.
Washington county.-Frank NJ. Cory
Of Montpelier. Warren T.. Bliss or Ca'ais,
E,ber W. Huntley of Duxbury
Windham county,-E. w. GIBSON OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

In 1901 Windsor county gave Bell (rep)
,,2Sl, Porter (dem) 1,14', Com'nEs (pro)
6l Morse (soc) lis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
Complete Returns to the Free Press from
Every One of the 246 Towns and
Cities of the State
LEGISLATURE, AS EVER, SAFELY REPUBLICAN

Democrats Elected Two Senator's However, One Cttenden
Grand Isle CotySpeaker Cheney Reelected Second Ballot
acknowledgements Foster WINS Course District and
Pumley the Secondndependent Party Poed It's
First Entrance Vermont Politics. -Prohbtoni and Socialist
Tickets Received 54 and 1872 RespecveyDenocrats and
the Republicans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

In 1904, Orleans county gave Bell
Gep) 3.543 Porter (dem) SO, Comings
pro) CO, Morse (soc) I.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

In 1904 Orange county gave Bell (rep)
2,9io. Porter dem 9Sj, Comings (pro) So,
Morse (soc) 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
LAMOILLE COUNTY.

In 1904. Lamoille county gave Bell
(rep) 264. Porter (dem) 49, Comings
(pro) 80. Morse (soc) b.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
GRAND ISLE COUNTY,

In 1904, Grand Isle county gave Bell
Tep) 500. Porter (dem) 40, Comings
(pro) 10, Morse (soc) .,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
1882 3oU Is Il

In 1904, Chittenden county gave Bell
rep) 4,l53 Porter tdem) ESQ. Comings
(pro) l08, Morse (soc,) g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
Totals ..........39 1886 1893 81

In 1904, Windham county gave Bell
rep) 3a37, Porter (denD 1,c79. Comings
(proD 66, Morse tsocJ I52
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

In 1904, Franklin county gave Bell rep)
37os, Porter (demD 1869, Comngs (pro)
l4l Morse (soc) 20
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03
&21 2169 lO2 II

Totals .......,..% %s2l 2I69 1902 100 .3
In 1904, Washington county gave Bell
Tep) 4,j09, Porter tdem) 1850, Comings
(pro) l93, Morse tsoc.J l24.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

T0FaIs ............. .SO9 36D 2 6
In 1904, Essex county gave Bell trep)
s~. Porter (dem.) 3S7. Comings (pro) Il,
Morse (soc.) s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

Totals ...,...,...35l2 45S 70 l6 81
In 1904 Addison county gave Bell
'repD 40N, Porter (dem) 5S2. Comings
tpro) 10. Morse (soc) l6.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

In 1904 Remington county gave Bell
(rep) 1854. Porter fdem) 1917. Comings,
(pro) r. Morse (soc) "a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

In 1901. Rutland county gave Bell (rep)
6l6. Porter (dem) 200. Gomings (pro)
81, Morse (socD lSs'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

Totals ....... 2GhN Sa7 %
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14
A Dellqhtful HOuSe.Party.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. y. NJ. Aid
ridge, in North Greenwood, was taken
possession Of Monday afternoon by 4
merry crowd Of visitors from various
cities of tho State. This week has been
truly enjoyed by them, Homeopathy
having been given In their honor.
Special arrangements had been made
for their entertainment, and all this
week this pretty home has been the
scene OF genuine enjoyment. On Tues
day evening, delightful dance was
given, which proved to be most en-
ioyable affair. Yesterday and today
we're spent on Mcintyre Lake fishing,
bunting, rowing, etc, and II Is safe TO
say that this party will regret the ap-
proach Of Saturday, on which day they
will all depart to their respective homes.
Those present are Misses Ethel Aldridge
and Lizzie Collins, Of Hardy, Miss.
Misses Roberta Dubard, Dora Adams.
and Anna Lee Roane, Of Grenada, Miss,
Miss Dora Somerville, OF Birmingham,
Ala, and Misses Cora Belle Roberts,
Alma Hilton and Ivy Hilton, Of Jackson.
Miss. Messrs. N. W. Green, Of Helena,
Ark, and Alney Mclean, Of Grenada,
Miss, we're also In the party.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14
LECTURES TO
THE FARMERS.
Business League hrranles FOR SeTies
OF Lectures tiere.

Secretary Sterling will mail tho fol-
loving announcement to Lchore county
planters and farmers tomorrow:
Dear Sir:-We have arranged with
Prof. e. II. Lloyd, Director OF Farmers
institutes Of agricultural College, Mas,
10 have two lecturers from tho Expert
nent Station give course OF lectures
In Greenwood, Thursday, August 27tb,
on agricultural subjects. The meeting
will cover all subjects Of interest to
Delta planters.
Mr.. j. W. Fox, Of the Delta branch
Experiment Station at Stonevllc, will
review the work OF the station and give
those present the benefit Of the expert
ments made thus far. The Legislatures
has located this Experiment Station In
Washington county especially for the
benefit Of planters IN this section OF tho
State. Come to Greenwood on Aug,
27th prepared to ask any questions you
wish answered, or to outline TO the
lecturers any work that they can 40 for
you. II is all free for the asking.
This Ia the first Institute that has been
held in the Delta, and II promises TO be
a meeting Of especial interest and par
ticuIarly important.
We are sending from this Office an
nouncements TO the planters In this and
adjoining counties and earnestly urge
that you attend and bring your friends.
Admission to all IL free.
There will be two sessions. The first
at ten o'clock in the morning, at tho
lose Of which, the hour OF the evening
session will be announced.
Yours truly,
y. W. STERLING,
Sec'y Business League.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14
THE DEATH OF
Mr.. BEN. |. JONES.
This Prominent LefIore County CitI.
zen Dies Suddeniy.

Mr. Ben. l.. Jones, OF Highlandale,
died suddenly at Rhea Springs, Tenn,
on Thursday morning st 1880 o'clock.
His remalns win be brought to
Schlatee kaS mterment, which will prob
ably not take place until tomorrow, Sat
urday,
Aessrs. X. Thayer. p. A. Malone, E.
NJ, Purcell, ]. H. Mann, D. s. Jones, s. II.
Jones and Ed. Jones left for Memphis
Yesterday to meet the remains.
A more extended notice Of Mr.. Jones
Will be written by one Of his special
friends and published In the next issass
Of the Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14
Veterans Re.UnlOn TO Be Held IN
Greenwood.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 11.-Maj. Gen.
Robert Lowrey, commanding, has issued
his official order to the United Confede-
rate Veterans Of the Mississippi divis-
ion, notifying his comrades that the an
nual encampment will be held at Green-
wood, Oct. 7 and 8, 1905 All campa
that have not paid their dues are re-
questsd TO send them In to Adjt.-Gen. ].
H. McCaskill at Brandon, at once.
The different camps are also urged to
get togeth,r and name their delegates,
being assured that Greenwood will
properly and Hospitality care for oil
ho may desire to attend.
The ratio Of delegates will be as
,sual. or one for every twenty members.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14
Savings.

Are the foundation stones Of fortune.
A strong conservative bank 10 care 4
? hem is an essential. Such an iDstitn-
ion is the Savings Department Of the
BANK or LEfLORE.
Four per cent. interest paid on do,
posits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14


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Prss'ds"ts Indictment Against ehs
Party.
In a message sent to congress last
January. President Roosevelt said:
Tho attacks By these. great corpora
tions on the adminiytration's actions
have been given 4 wide circulation
throughout the country. In the news
papers and otherwise. BY those writer's
and speakers who. consciously or un.
consciously, sct - the representatives
Of predatory wsalth-of the wealth ac-
cumulatsd on . giant scale By all forms
of iniQuity. ringing from the Oppres-
sion Of wass earnsrs to unfair and un-
wholesome methods oe crushing out
competition, and to defraud!ng the
public BY stock.joboins and the manip'
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indictment directed, Not against the
Democratic party.
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tratins the control Of the railroads un-
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charx,s. "quickened the conscience Of
tho people and brought on a moral
awakening"
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YOU. Republican ofYicials presided in the
executive department, fllsd the cab
met, dominated the senate. controlled
the house of represe q tatives and occu-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14

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senate. The president may personally
| incline toward reform, the house
may consent to It; but as long as the
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-14


The presidents close friends have
been promising for several years that
he would attack the iniQuities Of the
tariff. We have had intimatlon that
Mr.. Taft WAS restive under the de-
mands Of the highly protected in-
dustries. And yet the influence OF the
manufacturers, who have for twenty
Ave years contributed to the Republican
campaign. FUND. and who In return
have framed the tariff schedules. has
been sufYicient to prevent tariff reform.
As the present campaign approached.
both the president and Mr. Taft de-
clared In favor Of tariff revision. but
ret the date Of revision after the elec-
tIon. But the pressure brought to bear
by the protected interests has been
great enough to prevent any attempt Mt
tariff reform before the election: and
the reduction promised after the cleo
ton Il no hedged about with qualify
ing phrnses, that no one can estimate
With accuracy the sum total Of tariff
reform to be expected In case Of Re
publican success lf the past can he
taken es a guide. the Republican party
will be 10 obligated BY campaign CON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-02
NO REDUCTION IN WAGES.

There will no reduction 10 the wages
of employees Of the Southern Railway
and allied companies at this time.
This decision was reached In Wash
iugtou last night by Chairman Martin
A. Knapp, Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and DR.. Ohss. P. NELL,
Commissioner OF Labor, the mediatOrs
between the Southern Railway officials
and their employees. The medistors
found the workmen unwilling to accept
. reduction of wages, because, in their
opinion, the depression In the earnings
OF the railway have not continued to
such an extent as TO justify reduction.
After full consideration of conditions
Incident to the inquiry the mediatorS
decided the present wsge scale shall be
continued until July /. The company,
through its officials, has accepted this
judgment, with the understanding that,
if by July /, the condition of the COM
pany shall not improve, the subject OF
the negotiations shall be resumed with
the ides of reaching an arrangement
based upon the conditions at that time.
The employees have acceded to this ar
EanRement,