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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-02
A NEW REASON THIS YEAR.

However, you now find it impracticable to submit the
Constitution item by item for another reason, viz. because
all the main provisions are connected by a common purpose"
IN 1915, AS IN 1894, YOU FIND PLAUSIBLE REASONS
WHY THE PEOPLE CANNOT BE GIVEN THIS RIGHT.
AS to the common purpose what earthly connection is
there between the Conservation article and the Judiciary
article? What connection is there between the article rails
ing the salaries of members of the Legislature and the Home
Rule article? What connection is there between printing the
daily debates of the Legislature and permitting trial without
jury?
Is not each one of these, separately, of extreme import.
ance and vastly different in character and purpose, and why
should not the people be given an opportunity to pass upon
each separately?
AS to the Judiciary clause, the moment that Judges are
given the right to fill subordinate j~udgeships and create in
numbers without limit and fill other important offices, a lay
man must feel that they are being given political power.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-02
Elihu Root, New York City:

Dear Sir-I have just seen your letter to me in this MORN
ing's papers. You say that one of my principal objections to the
Constitution is to the manner in which it is submitted.
You are right. I am surprised that you should take issue
with me on this point in view of the fact that in the Constitu-
tional Convention of 1894, when it was proposed to increase the
number of propositions to be submitted separately, you said that
if it were practicable each proposition ought to be submitted to
the people separately. You contended, however. that it was not
practicable because the law at that time did not permit a blanket
ballot. You said in debate on the floor of the convention at that
time:
FOR SEPARATE SUBMISSION IN lS94-ACAINST IT
NOW.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-02
THE VICIOUS JUDICIARY ARTICLE.

In connection with one provision of this Judiciary article,
Justice Seabury says 'it is a fair subject for inquiry whether
it is not inserted SO as to permit influential and powerful per-
sons who might be charged with a crime to dispense with a
jury trial and be tried by a single judge"
Justice Ingraham has also said: ~ don't exactly think
that my department needs the three more judges they gave
US, but as long as the golf links are near by | suppose they can
find something to do"
Naturally, when a layman like myself hears such impor-
tant justices as Seabury and Ingraham advance such practical
arguments against the Judiciary article, it makes him feel that
he should at least have had an opportunity to vote on it sepa-
rately.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
A DOCTORS EXPERIENCE
Medicine Not Needed in This Case.

1t is hard to convince some people
that coffee does them an injury! They
lay their bad feelings to almost every
cause but the true and unsupported
one.
But the doctor knows. His wide ex-
perience has proven to him that, to
some systems, coffee is an insidious
poison that undermines the health.
Ask him if coffee is cause of con-
stipation, stomach and nervous trou-
bles.
Il have been a coffee drinker all my
life, and when taken sick two years
ago with nervous prostration, the doc
tor said that my nervous system was
broken down and that would have to
give UP coffee.
Il got so weak and shaky l could
not work, and reading an advertise
ment of Postum | asked my grocer if
he had any of it. He said, Yes and
that he used it in his family and it
was all it claimed to be.
so / quit coffee and commenced to
use Postum steadily, and in about two
weeks l could sleep better and get up
in the morning feeling fresh. In about
two months l began to gam flesh. l
weighed only 146 pounds when COM
renced on Postum and now l weigh
167 and feel better than l did at 20
years of age.
81 am working every day and sleep
we'll at night. My two children were
coffee drinkers, but they have not
drank any since Postum came into the
house. and are far more healthy than
they were before" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereaI-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and 25c pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissoves quickly in cup of hot wa
ter. and with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage instantly. 3OC
and cCH tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
SIMPLE STATEMENT OF TRUTH
Uncle Will Had Good Explanation for
What at First Seemed Like
"Tall" Story.

Old Uncle Will was still faithful to
his young "missus," but the truth OF
many of his amazing statements had
long since ceased to be depended
upon.
One day, from the kitchen window
he saw an automobile being driven by
young girl.
81 tell yo', Miss Bess, 1t sho' am
dangerous thing, all dis yere a-drivin'
by wimmin folkses."
"Why, what is the danger?' aske
his amused 'missus"
well, Miss Bess, l know a man
what wuz run over by one of dem
things whar de lady wuz a-drivin'
long bout two years go, an dat mig
gah, he was so plum scairt he haint
breathed since, nos not once!"
"Oh, Uncle William, think again.
told you time after time the penalty
for telling such falsehoods! Now you
know as we'll as that no human be
ing could continue to live and not
breathe, could he?"
"Why, OBJ course, Miss Bess, OF
course l knows hit. but dat niggaf
wot speaks OBJ he's done been buried
two years!"
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CHICKEN LICE ARE
QUICK IN MATURING
Insects Soon Spread From One
Infested Fowl Throughout
the Whole Flock.

The common hen louise is pale dull
yellow in color; rather slender and
about one-twentieth of an inch long,
and is always without wings. 1t is
provided with six legs, and the head
is broadly rounded in front.
The lice are very active, and move
about in the feathers Of an infested
fowl quickly, apparently looking for
something new, as anyone VINO
handles an infested hen will soon dis
cover. They keep close to the host
and complete their entire transformH'
tions on its body. During the night
they move from the body of one fowl
to another, so that they may soon
spread from one infested hen through
out the whole flock.
The eggs of the. common hen louse
are small and oval and are laid in
small clusters or "nits." Each egg is
attached by one end to the vanes and
barbs of the feathers. They hatch in
about eight days under favorable con
ditions. However, they may remain
Unmatched for several months in
cool place without losing their vital
ity.
The young lice Matching from the
eggs resemble the adults in most re
spects, except in size. Two or three
weeks are required under ordinar!
conditions for the young louise to lie
come mature. Under favorable con
litions the lice may multiply SO rapid
ly that an uninfested flock may be
GONE badly infested in comparative
| ly short time.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
RAISE THE HEIFER
CALVES FOR DAIRY
More Than Pay for Trouble in
Quality and Quantity Of
Milk They Produce.

The large milk producers, having
summer pasture and forage crops, are
decidedly In favor Of raising their
own COWS. They may cost little
more, but they more than pay for the
expense and trouble of raising in the
quantity and quality of the milk they
yield.
The difference between an average
and an extra mixer is fully 1000
quarts of milk in a season, worth fully
$50, or half the price of an extra
COW.
The calves to raise are the heifers
of your best mixers, sired by a
thoroughbred bull of good milking
stock. This matter is so well under
stood that dairymen, who are good
Judges of cows, will give an extra
price for a COW having a record as a
first-class mixer.
It is satisfactory and profitable to
raise ones own COWS and see the
steady improvement of the herd by
careful selection, good feeding and
management. This is much the best
way to build up a profitable herd.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
NOT A MATTER OF PIETY
Brother Jones Had His Own Reasons
for His Close Perusal of the
Scriptures.

The parson of a small country
church was rambling along the road
when it suddenly occurred to him to
call on citizen named Jones, who
was known to be rather Indifferent
about church attendance. The place
was soon reached. and entering the
garden gate the pastor was surprised
to see Jones sitting on the veranda
with a large Biblo in his hands.
"Ah, Brother Jones" said the par
son with smile of satisfaction, Il
am glad to see you so attentively
perusing your Bible"
Yes" responded Jones. There
are times when it comes in mighty
handy"
Perhaps I might be able to help
you," generously volunteered the
dominic Were you looking for any
particular passage?"
No" was the startling reply OF
Jones. Twins have just come to our
house. and mother asked me If
wouldn't look up a couple O. names
for EN-"
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

A medicinal preparation like DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, that has real curative
value almost sells itself. Like an endless
chain system the remedy is recommended
by those who have been benefited to those
who are in need of it.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is a physi-
clans prescription. 1t has been tested
for years and has brought results to count.
less numbers who have suffered.
The success Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
is due to the fact that it fuflls almost ev.
cry wish in overcoming kidney, liver and
bladder diseases, eorrects urinary troubles
and neutralizes the uric acid which causes
rheumatism.
Do not suffer. Get bottle of Swamp
Root from any druggist now. Start treat
ment today.
However, if you wish first to test thi,
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer q Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure anc
mention this paper.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
SWEET PEAS USED
AS A COVER CROP
As Good Green Manure Crop as
Any Other Variety of Peas
Easy to Grow.

In Mexico the sweet pea has been
tried out as a cover crop and found
most promising. In New Mexico the
peas are sown the last Of September
or the first of October. In the East,
in the latitude Of New York, autumn
planting would likely cause partial
or total loss of the crop, unless the
peas were planted very deep, six or
eight inches.
Peas are ready to turn under by
the first of May. The vines during
normal seasons are in full bloom by
May 18. Some were not turned under
until the last of May.
The results indicate that this is one
of the hardest and easiest to grow OF
the pea family. The high cost of the
seed may keep it from being ex
tensively planted, otherwise the sweet
pea makes as good a green manure
crop as any of the other varieties
of peas.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
BUILD ROADS IN MOUNTAINS
California Highway Commissioner
Points Way for Opening Of Arabic
Lands-Convicts to Be Used.

IF you will give US the convicts to
build roads through the mountains
there are 100000 acres Of arabic land
on the eastern plateau of the Sierras
that can be opened for settlem mt,
said Charles F. Stern, highway COM
missioner of California, in supporting
the bill which passed the California
legislature to permit prisoners to be
employed in road building.
California prisoners have not been
employed in this work other than in
a small way around the prison, but
the need of opening the mountain dis
tricts has started road building by
the prisoners.
The act just passed is modelled after
Colorado legislation, under which ex-
celIent results have been obtained.
The highway departm ent is authorized
to make requisition upoh the prison
department for the number of convicts
required, and is to organize and main-
tain the camps as well as supervise
the road work. The prison depart
ment, however retains control over
the discipline Of the prisoners, and, al
though the national committee on
prisons and prison labor believes bet
ter results can be had under the West
Virginia system, where the prison de-
partment maintains the camps, both
the .convicts and the state of Cali
fornia will assuredly benefit under the
new legislation.
The men are to be worked under the
honor system, and the prison depart
ment is empowered to grant additional
good time allowance to convicts en-
ployed in this work, conditioned upon
their loyal, obedient and efficient CO.
operation with the state.
To bring about the earlier compile
tion of the state highways which will
make the isolated regions accessible,
the bill went into effect ninety days
after the adjournment Of the legis-
lature.
Reporting the successful passage of
the act to the national committee on
prisons and prison labor, Mr.. Stern
writes: I'VE expect to use from
1000 to 1900 convicts on our noun
tain roads, and a year hence will
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

like a new girl and am now relieved
of all these troubles. hope all young
girls will get relief as have. ! never
felt better in my life."-Mrs. JOHN
TETREAULT, Box 116, Sterling, Conn.
Massena, N. Y.-"I have taken Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and highly recommend it. If anyone
wants to write to me will gladly tell
her about my case. was certainly in
a bad condition as my blood was all turn
ing to water. Ihad pimples on my face
and a bad color, and for five years / had
been troubled with suppression. The
doctors called it 'Anemia and Exhaus-
ton, and said was all run down, but
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound brought me out all right. - Miss
LAV1sA MYREs, Box IA, Massena, NY.
YOdng Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful OK
irregular periods, backache, headache,
dragging-down sensations, fainting
spells or indigestion, should Immediately
seek restoration to health by taking Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
GROUND LIMESTONE
CORRECTS ACIDITY
Strong Evidence to Show That
Unburned Stone Is EffeC-
tive and Economical.

New York agricultural experiment
station advocates the use of ground
limestone to correct soil acidity, and
gives strong evidence to show that
this unburned stone, ground moder-
ately fine and applied in liberal guam
titles once in a rotation of from three
to five years, is fully as effective as
other forms of lime, and in some con
ditions decidedly more economical.
In many cases grinder can be
bought comparatively and set up in
a neighborhood where the limestone
lodges are plentiful, thus saving
freight. rhe work can be done II
seasons where other farm work is moi
pressing.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Bv M. KELLY.)

(By M. hELb1.J
In the feeding Of herd OF dairy
cattle we must consider that the ami
mails have been artifcially bred and
developed until they stand before us
very unbalanced and abnormal ami
mails. The feeding Of dairy cattle has
been largely from the standpoint of
production at the pail, and not atten-
ton and study enough have been de-
voted to the selection of foods best
adapted to the health Of the cows, and
to the calves they are carrying.
On the other hand. there are many
dairymen who are feeding for produc-
tion and not for profit. You may ask
If feeding for production is not feeding
for profit. Not always. 1t is not the
men securing the most milk who are
making the most clear money from
their dairy business. There Is limit
as to how much feed the cows can
utilize at a profit, just the same as
there is limit to how much grain
feed the cows can consume without
doing serious injury to their digestive
systems.
When we speak of the productive
qualities of the COW, we should not
fail to keep in mind that productive
qualities include the calf as well as
| the milk. Whenever we conduct oul
feeding on any other basis than this
we are doing it at the expense Of
the vitality and health of our COWS
as we'll as the calves they are carry
ing.
1t is not alone for present results
that we are feeding, but for the de
velopment of the calf that is to som'
day take the place of it's dam in thu
herd. The old saying that "a cal
well born is half grown" is eminentl!
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

true, and no calf is we'll born from
COW that is not fed a nourishing ra-
ton while she is carrying it.
The danger of this is greater among
dairy cattle than among other breeds
Of cattle, for the reason that they pos
sess an inherent quality of throw
ing their food into milk. Cows that
are carrying calves should be fed
plenty of observation-disclosures
foods in connection with some form of
good, nourishing, succulent food, Ell
tier roots or ensilage.
The dairy COW should have a period
of rest after each milking season, so
that she may have time to build up
her energies and nourish her calf.
She will need period of rest after
she drops her calf, SO that she may
be in good, vigorous condition when
bred. Cows need rest, and time to
regain their normal condition before
they are bred again. Have you ever
stopped to think how fast we are run
ming the cow-machine when we force
her to keep up heavy flow of milk,
besides nourishing a calf, during the
larger portion of a year? Is it any
wonder that dairy farmers are alarmed
over the health of their herds, and
are sending for tuberculin, hypoder'
mic syringes, and thermometers, when
they are forcing their cows to their
utmost capacity?
Is it strange that they have abor
ton, defective teats and udders, and
other ailments, when we compel them
to put all their energies into produc
ing dairy products for us? What we
need in the dairy business is plain COW
sense, and a knowledge of the law:
of health and vitality in our dair1
herds.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
HeIned Considerably.

81 presume there was a Lovers lane
at the summer resort you visited"
Il think not"
But, surely, there were some ac-
commodations for spooning?"
well, the power plant was defec-
tive and the lights went out two o.
three times in the course OF an eve
ming"
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
PREMATURE BADNESS
Due to Dandruff and Irritation, Pre-
vented by cutieura.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Daily
shampoos with Cuticura Soap and
occasional applications of Cuticura
Ointment gently rubbed into the
scalp skin will do much to promote
hair-growing conditions.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Draft colts for Farmer.

The ordinary farmer should raise
draft colts. They are quiet and easily
handled, and by the time they are old
Saough for market they will have
earned the cost of raising, and the
selling price is nearly all profit.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Next 70 Nothing.

"Why does your wife dry the clothes
in the cellar now? That isn't healthy,
is it?"
Dunno. To tell the truth, daugh-
ter is wearing so little that mother is
ashamed to hang the stuff in the
ard."-Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
RottomIess Illinois Roads.

While the American submarine that
can cross the ocean and come back On
one helping of fuel is great machine,
the perfected submarine will be able
to travel on the bottomless roads" IN
southern Illinois after a rain.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
His View.

Willis-A few years more will sec
the end of the moving-picture bust
ness.
Gillis-Why so?
Willis-TLack of attendance.
Gillis-Nonsense. Their popularity
is increasing daily.
Willis-Maybe. but mark my words
at the rate they are going, in few
years everybody will be either acting
in them or running picture show and
there won't be anybody left to watch
the pictures.-Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Mns4 Desirable Factor.

Energy is a most desirable factor
in poultry culture; but, as a writer
puts it, energy uncontrolled by COM
mon sense is waste of forces which
are given us TO be utilized, not dis
sipated.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

RENIARKABLS LETTER FROM A WELL
KNOWN WASHINGTON DRUGGIST.
inreferenceto Elixir Rabek the great rsnsedb
for chile and feDsr and all n1olarioI diseases.
"Wlthin the last five months have sold 3,60(
bottlesof Elixir Ba b. III for NJ alaria, ,Chillsand
Fever. Our customers speak very well of IT,
Henry Evans, 922 II St., N. w, Washington, D. J."
Elixir Babek 50 cents all druggists, or by
Parcels Post, prepaid. from KlOczewski d Co..
Washington, d. O.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Helm Strawberry plants.

If strawberry runners are not root,
ing we'll throw a little dirt over ends
of the runners or places at which
plantlets have started.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Ten.Dollar Look.

Bigson-How we'll you're looking
this morning, JigsOn!
Jigson-Yes; | never looked better
in my life. I'm looking for a man
who owes me ten dollars
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Keep Hens at Work.

An ear of corn broken once or
twice and thrown out for the hens to
work at, does them a lot more good
than giving them ready-shelled corn
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Gettinn rlresome.

'I take off my hat to this war CORE
spondent."
"Why so?"
HE has written a column descrip
tive of scenes at the front without
once saying the big guns 'spoke.'"
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

month and was very
weak. / was also
bothered q lot with
female weakness. l
read your little book
Wisdom for Wo-
men, and 1 saw how
others h ad been
helped by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound, and
decided to try it, and
it has made me feel
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Farm Tractor Problem.

If the small farm tractor problem is
not successfully solved it will not be
because there is not plenty Of me-
chanical genius working at it
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Lurinu Him On.

Old Boarder-IIow does it happen
that you gave that man the tenderloin
and me the tough end?
Waiter Grille hasn't decided to
stay yet.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
influence Of Automobiles.

In spite of much lingering pre1u-
dice against automobiles their infu-
ence in improving roads is every
where in evidence in way which
cannot be denied.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Where the Idea Originated.

Mrs. Newlywed-l saw a piece in the
paper tonight that people would feel
better to go without breakfast!
Mr.. Newlywed-H'm! Wonder which
of our cooks wrote that?-Puck.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
supnIement the Pastures,

Loss, expense and risk hasten in the
wake of withered pastures, unless 81 up
Elemental feeds are promptly supplied.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Reduce Hog Cost.

Forage plants are the feed that
cheapens the cost of hog raising. Lpok
after your pastures and save money
thereby.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

What every mother needs is more
kindliness and sympathy while she is
alive and less tlapdoodle after she is
lead.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
PIoklnn Garden Peas,

Garden peas are easier to pick
when grown on a trellis. Chicken
wire is good for this use.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

After looking your opponent over
you generally can decide whether 70
be courageous or merely judicious-
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

The population Of Ireland increased
last year by 5000, the first annual gain
in many years.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
rhe Greatest Tax.

It costs the American farmer more
to feed his insect foes than it does to
educate his children.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
One Farm Necessity.

A repair shop is quite as much a
farm necessity as the more common
equipment.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

A plumber, by the WY, is skilled
mechanic, who sits on a soap box
while his helper does the work.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
Rreedlnn Younu Ewes.

Young ewes should not be bred be-
fore they are one year to eighteen
months old.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

When a saloonkeeper is proud OF
his place he calls it a buffet.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
IN STERLING
LIVES A GIRL
Who Suffered AS Many Girls
Do-Tells How She
Found Relief.

Sterling, Conn., am girl Of %
years and used to faint away every
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09
snraYIna controIa Inseetl

Chewing insects and the plant dis
eases are both controlled by sum mmsF
spraying.
Middletown transcript., 1915-10-09

Leap before you look and you win
look foolish.