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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
Great Life Work OF
Judge yn0. G. Ferriss

of it. and / at once 90 after the little
one and take it back to the Nursery
1t is a peculiar fact, but nevertheless
true, that wherever a child of that
kind is mistreated, some one is sure
to report it.
During my 33 years in the work, |
have placed over 300 children in
homes. In 1903 the number was 2O4
and last year it was 131. With very
few exceptions all Of these children
have turned out we'll; in fact not more
than seven or eight out of the whole
number have turned out badly.
The boys have developed into sue
cessful farmers, lawyers, physicians.
railroad men, mechanics, and leaders
in various other callings and the girls
have become good wives and mothers.
One OF my boys now owns a $4,000
farm, a milling business and a big
store. and several others have become
very wealthy.
The average age at which these
children come to me is from three to
seven years, though some come much
younger, and nothing gives me more
pleasure than to see them grow up into
good men and women. Many of them
now write to me regularly and others
come TO see me when they are in ny
city. 1t is a labor of love with me
and never expect to give it up while
live"
Judge Ferriss was asked as TO the
source OF the money necessary to con-
duct his Nursery" and he replied
that he received absolutely nothing
for his own work. The necessary ex-
penses are met by private contribu-
tons and by appropriations of from
$40 to $40 which each county makes
for every child which it sends to him
Many contributions come from charit-
ably inclined people from all over the
United States and others come from
the men and women themselves
whom Judge Ferriss rescued when
children and placed in homes from
which they have secured a start IN
life.
Sometimes the place about pays
expenses and sometimes it is a little
behind" said Judge Ferriss, but the
work goes on just the same"
Judge Ferriss has a face on which
benevolerce and determination are
both written in the strongest of lines.
He has a kindly, frank expression
which is irristable when cOnversing
with a friend. and there is set, bull
dog appearance about the lower Jaw
that indicates a master will and an
iron determination TO carry his point
when he once gets started. Although
81 years old. his step is almost as
elastic as that of boy. and his clear
eye and animated speech denote the
full possession of mental faculties
that are as active now as when he
began his great work of saving home
less boys and girls third of a century
ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

OF a sunny morning there may be
seen making his way to certain por-
tons OF Pensacola waterfront where
the sheephead are known TO bite well
at a choice oyster bait, an old gen.
tleman with clean cut and determin-
ed, though benevolent face. with a fish
line in his hand and an air of con.
served energy but at the same time of
repose and restfulness about him that
would attract attention anywhere.
After an hour or so spent at his
fayorite fishing place, this same gen.
ueman may be seen returning up
town, and as a testimonial to his sue.
cess as a fisherman he usually carries
a fine string of sheephead or other
varieties OF piseatorial trophies to be
served at his table or given away to
friends whom he meets on the road
home.
This gentleman is Judge Jno. c.
Ferriss, OF Nashville, Tenn, who
spends his winters in Pensacola, and
sometimes a few weeks during the
summer as the guest of his son, w.
B. Ferriss, of this city.
Judge Ferriss is a unique character
and at his home in Tennessee he is
known from one end of the state to
the other. where he has been engaged
for over 80 years in the work OF find
ing homes for neglected and homeless
wits who would otherwise be thrown
into the poor houses and later turned
out upon the world 10 shift for them
selves with every prospect Of failure
and ruin to face them.
A Journal representative hunted
Judge Ferriss up last week and lesrne
from his own lips something of the
great work which he has been carrying
on for a third of a century.
.'In 1872" said Judge Ferris. "il
reply 10 the inquiry, Il was elected
Judge of the probate and county court
of Dawson county, Tenn. and / held
the office for p years. Il is the coun-
~ judges duty TO look after the
charges consigned TO the poor house
and in that connection found a great
many neglected, helpless. and home
less children who needed protection
and care.
Instead Of simply turning these
children over to the poor house au-
thorities. I commenced to advertise
for homes for them with the result
that a good many were placed in COM
Portable homes during the first year.
THE superintendent Of the Louis
vile house of refuge. having heard of
my work. invited me to make an adj
dress at the Charity Conference of
the United States in that city, and
did so, outlining my plan for saving
the homeless children that are an
nually cast out upon the world. The
address created somewhat of a str
and the conference Immediately took
up the work, with the result that the
plan is now in operation in a great
many different states.
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lnterestinq Horse Notes.

The latest harness horse trainer to
desert the trotters for the runners is
Tom Price, of Lexington, who raced
Neva Simmons and others successful
ly during recent campaigns.
while l like the tTotting game, -
said Price recently. Il am satisfied that
there is less real hard work for train.
er with therunners, while the eompen-
sation and chances for making a big
coup are far better with the bangtails
than with the harness horses
Among the ex-trotting horse trainers
that have acquired fame and wealth
with the runners are John E. Madden,
Crit Davis. Ed Corrigan, Charley
Hughes, Johnny Campbell, w. Fl. Sny-
der and others, while Geo. Spear, Lee
Dandy and Glen Beachy, Jr., will make
the change this season"
Now that Lou Dillon and Major Del
mar have both taken records faster
than two minutes at the trOt, few
facts relative to the first trotter TO
beat the standard time of 2:30 are
of interest. This distinction is cred
tied that grand old race mare. Lady
Suffolk, the gray daughter of Engineer.
Lady Suffolk was campaigned for 16
years, starting in 161 races. of which
she won IS, and earning about S4O-
900.
She commenced her racing career
in 1888, at Babylon, L. l., winning Il
race to saddle in 1901 and being
awarded the magnificent purse of SO
Her fastest mile that year was trOt-
ted in 2:49 at Beacon Course, n. ].
The next season she reduced he"
record to 2;45 in harness. while in
1871 she took a record Of 1882 TO sad
die, cutting this to 2:26I2 in 1S43, az
the same way of trotting. After all
of the best trotters had endeavored
to trot in $3.50 andfailed. LadySuffolk
was advertised to make an attempt to
accomplish this feat. and started
against the watch on October 13. 1916.
over the Beacon Course. HOboken. n.
j., reducing the record tOsUlky to
2:29i5. This record stood for four
years. until reduced to 2:2S By the con
verted PAGER Pelham.
Lady Suffolk was without a doubt
the fastest trotter and most consist
ent race mare of her time She was
raced up to 1853. at which time she
was sold to D. Edgar Hill, of Bridge
port. Conn. dying at his place on
March Z, 1854.
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RAT COMPLETELY
ANNIHILATEO

1t needs but a few months more use
of Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach
Paste to completely free the city from
the rats and mice with which it was
afflicted year ago. Stearns' Paste has
been used quite freely in the best resi-
dences and in many stores In all
these places there are to-day no rats.
mice or cockroaches. This Paste
drives the rats and mice out of the
house to die, and can be depended
upon TO rid the home of these pests.
1t is sure death and gives universal
satisfaction. Druggists generally have
the Paste for sale, or it will be sent,
express prepaid on receipt of price,
by the Stearns' Electric Paste Co..
Chicago, ILL.,, U. S. A. Small size. 25c..
Hotel size, eight times the quantity,
SI.00
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
MIR. Keen.,s Stables.

This years stable of thoroughbreads
which viii be campaigned by James
r. Keene. looks. on paper, very for
midable one. which is usual with this
always consistent, powerful and sue
cessful establishment. The older
horses and forty two-year-olds will do
battle for the popular white. blue
spots" which have been before the
public of three countries since 1879.
Some idea OF the cost Of first class
stable such as Mr.. Keene maintains
can be cleaned from the fact that it
is necessary to employ two trainers.
several Jockeys and to incur list
of f0rfeits large enough to appal the
average man. At the end of the sea-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
EScAMBIA RIFLES.

To All Members Co. |, LIST Regt. In
fantry, F. S. T.
Headquarters EScambia Rifles, Com
pany |, First Regiment Infantry
Florida State Troops.
You are hereby commanded to as
semble in blue uniform at Armory
Monday, February 13, 1905, at 1880 D
m. for inspection by Adjutant-Genera
Foster and Col. S. T. Novel;. L. S. A.
retired. Herein fail not under penal
ty of the law. BY order
CAPT. ]. r. LANDRUM
S. S. LIGHTMAN,
First Sergeant. Ii
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Many a hard luck story" is being
told by trainers and drivers who raced
down the grand circuit in 1894. and
the hair-hreath escapes from winning
the big end of the rich purses that
some of them tell about really seem to
have some foundation. as a glance over
the statistics for the past seasons rae.
ing shows. While Ed Geers won %
races on the grand circuit last year, he
had to be eon:k1ted with SECOND
money on Is other occasions.
The champion second money winner
is Charley DeRyder, who raced for the
East View Farm stable. DeRyder
was awarded first money in IA races.
but finished second in 20, losing the
big end of the purse by a scant head
fully half dozen times
w. L. Snow is tied with Geess for
second money honors, having won IS
races and finished second in is others.
Bert Shanks, OF Cleveland. won 13
second moneys, AL Thomas u and
Scott Hudson 10.
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The National LEAGUE.


A radical departure has been made
in the management of the Boston Ma
tional League nine, where a player 70:
the first time is to assume the re-
sponsibility of conducting a champion
ship campaign. Fred Tenney. the
clever FIRST baseman, will handle the
team on the field, and W. H. Rogers
will have charge of the financial in.
tereSts.
Harry Mccormick. who played a
part of last season with the New York
National League club and later went
with the Pittsburgs. has announced
that he will play no more baseball.
He has accepted a position with the
United States Steel Corporation and
will devote his time to business. Nc.
Cormack became q member of the
Philadelphia club through a deal at
the end Of the season.
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annuity. Just to beat bad luck" as
he stated to some friends at the
time
He never married and his affection
seemed centeTed on his mother, on
whom he lavished every comfort.
Smiths thorough and careful study
of every detail connected with the rae
ing game. his rare judgmnet and the
absolute control he had of himself at
all times, were responsible for the
success of his speculative ventures.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
What is a Backache?
IT IS NATURES WARNIEG TO WOMEN
Diseases Of Woman's Organism Cured and
Consequent Paia Stepped BY lydia {.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

cit seems as though my back would
break" Women ntter-these words
over and over again. but continue to
drag along and suffer with aches IN the
small of the back, pain low down in
the side, bearing down pains, nerv'
BUSINESS and no ambition for any task.
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SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENT
FROM HERE AND ELSEWHERE

was elected president, and w. j.
O'Brien of the Worth Jockey Club of
Chicago was elected treasurer. Thos.
o. Cromwell, a Chicago newspaper
man. will. it is said be rendered the
secretaryship.
Dates were not allotted TO any
tracks, IIafore adjournment it was
agreed that the title of the orgniza-
ton should be known as the American
Turf Association and not as the Amer
lean Jockey Club. as first announced.
The change is due to the fact tn 1t
there is at present an American Jock
ely Club in existence. Ten racetracks
or jockey clubs were represented at
the meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Il soon found that some other place
than the county poor house was neces-
sary as a temporary abode for these
unfortunates, or until they could b.
placed in homes, and | established a
place Of my own for them and it is
still known as 'Ferriss's Nursery
This Nursery is in charge of a
matron and what nurses are necessary
and children from all parts of Tennes-
see are secured, their natures and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

son the stable winnings must be large
or the expenses will exceed the earn
ings.
For the first time the get of the
famous Commando and Voter will be
seen this year. while the tried stall
lions st. Leonards Kingston. Hor0-
scope and Ben Brush are all well rep
resented. The nomenclature of the
We.2he twUyIarolds is hp to rs
usual excellence.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Big drive in Decorated Earthen Gus
pidOrs, going at 10 Gets.
Japanese Gold Paint, going at 10, 20
and % cents.
5000 Wood Tooth Picks-just think
of it only ) cents.
Drawing Room Candles, going at so
cents.
Fancy Japanese Napkins, big as
sortment. 10 cents.
Willow Office Baskets, 80. so and
rs cents.
Kin.Heef Quick Coffee Pots: try one.
you will have no other, S1.25, $3.50 and
$1.75.
Flower Pots, ;, 10, 10, % and 50
cents.
Big drive in Bread Boxes. >. 10 and
10 cents.
House Brooms, good article, going
at % cents.
Hearth BroOms, just received. going
at 10 cents
Earthen Tea Pots, 20. %, 80 and so
cents.
Counter Books cents.
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American Turf Association.

The delegates OF the racing organ
izstion in opposition to the Western
Jockey Club. met in New Orleans and
couanieted the organization os the
American Turf Association. The only
business transacted was the election
Of officers. Matt J. VIM of the Louis
vile Jockey Club was elected presi-
dent; Edward Corrigan. representing
the Chicago Jockey Club (Hawthornel
snd the Kansas City Jockey Club,
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The Weekly journal at $1.OO Per

Journal consolidation into Of all The
i
with you to
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Our Tourist Friends

You have something nFe
In Water City.
You would interested
did
cs' to spendt
N Pers1C0
In
viii with the
Harbor
easily satisfactorily through columns
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RESUME OF DoINes IN SPORTING
CIRCLES IN PENSACOLA AND
ELSEWHERE - THE LAUNCH
RACE ATTRACTING ATTENTION.
acunidFreddiep Race.


AS the time for the race between
the launches Cupid" and Freddie
draws near an unusual amount OF ex-
element has been created among the
lovers of a good boat race.
The $500 purse has been put up IN
the hands of the Mckenzie OertinS
Co. and several smaller wagers have
been made on the side.
One bet recorded yesterday was be-
tween Capt. Bonnie Edmundsen. the
owner of the Cupid" and William
Durham of fifty dollars a side. The
money has been deposited with John
Cristie.
AS a great many people have signi-
fed their intentions of wanting an OPP
porturity of Witnessing the race, there
is some talk of engaging large and
commodious passenger steamer to
come from Mobile so as TO enable all
who desire to follow the racers over
the course an opportunity to do so.
II this boat IS engaged together with
the large force of pleasure craft in the
hay. and the weather is fine, good
time will be afforded all who wish 10
witness the race and will present a
regular International yacht race as
pect.
Because of illness Charles S. Bush
has retired from active management
az the Crescent City Jockey Club,
which operates the old track at New
Orleans. P. A. Remand has been elect
ed to succeed Mr.. Bush.
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RYAN'S MAMMOTH VARIETY
STORE.
III SOUTH PALAFOX STREET

the place you Bargains chsNs-s
ar GranieWae
Look over our s. Bargain
counters you duplicate
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You Are Invited

city acquainted ~
JIM
open night will welcome
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Progress and Prosperity EditiC

beautiful illustrations harbor and can
will shortly and
until issued you can
AMI copies win mailed Is copy %
the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Canvass Backs % cents.
Ledgers going at - cents.
Oil Cooking Stoves, 6Jc, SD alt
s1.75.
Double BCOk-Straps. 10 cea-=
Single BOOk-Straps. > AID u cent.
FOUr-Leg Sewing Tables going a-
S1.OO.
Ironing Boards. yours f0t b. cents
4-Oz. best quality Machine OIL for
, cents.
10 yards Shelf Paper going a, 3
cents.
Two papers DOUb.e-Po.n-sd Tacs5
for > cents.
Six rolls. or packages. OF best quality
Toilet Paper for % cents.
Canvas Back Tally Books. worth 81
cents. going at 10 cents.
Christie Bread and Cake kn,ves-
lust listen-we are selling al 'are-
(3l knives this week for Is cents.
Fifteen cakes best quality LaunJr-
Soap for p cents.
Twelve Plated Table Spoons s0.ns
at 90 cents
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-03
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY
COMP ANY.
Corrected to January /, 1905.
Passenger Trains leave Barre as follows

Corrected to January l. 1905.
Passenger Trains leave Barre as follows
1901 Midnight Daily. Boston, Springfield
and New York night express. Sleeping
cars Montpelier junction to Boston and
Springfield. Saturday night train has no
connection for New York; Connects at
Montpelier with train leaving at 2. so a. M.
for Montreal and the West.
S.35 a. m---week days only. Connects at Mont
pelier Junction with mail train for Bos-
ton, Springfield and New York, also with
local train northbound for Burlington.
Rutland, Richford and Montreal
IL So a. ma. Week days only. Boston Spring
field, New York and New London fast ex !.
press. Buffet parlor car Montpelier juno
rion to Boston. Paror car Montpelier
Junction to Springfield.
f.2O p m.--week days only. For Williams
town.
$40 p. m. Week days only. Man train for
Burlington, st. Albans, Cambridge june
item, Ogdensburg. Richford and Montreal
a.30 ., ,n.-Week days only. For Williams
town.
$50 y. m.--Week days only. Montreal and
Chicago fast express, Connects at Bur-
lington with local train for Rutland.
Connects at Montpelier junction with
local train s0uthbound Tor White River
junction and intermediate stations
Trains reach Montpelier about 20 minutes
after leaving Barre
g. Q. JONES. j. e. BENTLEY,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt.
J. o. ADAMS. Agent Barre. vt.
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SEWING MACHINES

ond. bana ANS ~. q Singer machines
rent 10Y N Mafsnss 4 bargain n Mao dsw
Manager TIL s ssln street Joseph n BTow y
s'' '''-z az store, 1886 at house, sewn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-03
EXCURSION 10 HIGHGATE SPRINGS
First of the Season Over Central Yer
mont to This Popular Resort.

The first grand excursion and basket
picnic from Barre to Nlissiquoi Park,
(Highgate Springs, will be run over
the Central Vermont railroad, Tuesday
june s. There will be base ball games
and other sports at the park that day
and there il good fishing and boating.
Arrange to take day of and enjoy
yourself. Refreshments Of all kinds
served at the Park.
The Central Vermont Railway viii
sell round trip tickets at the following
greatly reduced rates: Barre, Montpelier
and Middlesex, S100; Waterbury, 90c.
Trains will run as follows: Leave Barre
at S.35, Montpelier 8, Middlesex 022,
Waterbury 9.35 a. M, arriving at the
Park at 1910 and leaving for home at
1893, arriving in Barre at 6.40 Tickets
will be good going only ON June g.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-03
Henrietta Crosman.

The event OF the present theatrical
season will be the engagement at the
Barre opera house Of Henrietta Cros-
man in her great successes Nance Old
field and Madeline Nance OldfieId'
the title role Of which was peculiarly
adapted to Miss Crosman's art, is con-
sidered by competent critics to be one
Of her greatest triuInphs. She realizes
all the vivacity and spontaneous happi-
ness of the character and brings out all
the possibilities of the comedy. aEance
Oldfeld' will be followed by Madeline,
a tradegy in two acts by Mrs. w. X.
Clifford Of London. This is one Of the
most artistic and perfectly constructed
plays Of modern times. 1t Is power
full story of heart interest and gives
Miss Crosman an opportunity TO display
her wonderful versatility.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-03
GRANTTEvrLLE.

To Rent. "A small tenement of four
rooms. Inquire Of A. A. Smith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-03
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Pansy plants at Emslie's.

Pansy plants at Emslie's.
Ice cream soda and fruit at the Yer
mont Fruit Store is the best of then
all.
See McWhorter's window for hot
weather goods for men, boys and chill
! dren.
| Old gold and silver wanted at re-
finers' prices in exchange for goods at
F. e. Burr's.
Saws filed. Prompt work and salts
faction guaranteed L. e. Griswold, "a
North Main street.
The largest line of outing suits in
Barre at Moore & Owens Prices, $500
to $500. Single and double breasted.
The attention Of the friends Of the
fair girl graduate is called to the new
designs in necklaces at Miss NJ L.
Walkers.
Castle Park theatre will open Mon
repertoire company the Dorothy Lewis
company
Frank Tileston Smith, vocal teacher,
from Boston, can be found at his rooms,
Is Church street, Thursday afternoons
and evenings.
The "Densmore" is fitted with a
"Justiferv to condense or expand words
or lines. Ask for a catalogue. w. w.
Rogers, Agent.
Lawn mowers sharpened by W. L.
Telephone 410-4. Will call for mowers
and deliver same.
Sabato Gigno Grande Representa-
zione del Dramma ia Suonatnce
d'Arpa", ppresentato dalIa FilIodramma-
tica independence alpopera house.
Frank Yeartaw has engaged Frank
G. Minard to work in his blacksmith
shop and he will be there ready to do
all kinds Of fancy horse shooting and
jobbing. Terms strictly cash.
The Spaulding Commencement con
cert and ball will be held in HaIe's pa
yilion Wednesday evening, June IA.
Wilder's orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic. Concert tickets 25 cents each: ball
tickets, 81 per couple.
Owing to the lack OF seating room at
their soda counter, the Red Cross Phar-
macy have put tables and chairs in the
middle of their store where all may have
seats under the palms" and there en-
Joy to the fullest their most delicious
ice creams and sodas.
BE sure and hear Rev. Mr.. Timing Of
London, England, Sunday evening at the
union services at the Congregational
church. Mr.. Timing is honorable secre-
tary Of the Christian Social Service TN
ion Of England and is well-known to
American audiences.
The first match game Of the season
the Barre and Granite City
Quoting clubs viii be played on the
grounds of the former, Burnham's mea-
low, on Saturday, June 5, at p. m.
This win be the start Of series for
one Of the cups now on exhibition in
Lhe window Of A. A. Smith g. Bros
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-03
Barre Book Store,
CARROLL W. MARTIN. Proprietor.
Gordon Block, 14O No. Main St.
TheArtStOrc

Have you thought Of White Suit
for Summer Nothing gives better
satisfaction than the Soft Finish,
Round Thread Linen in the Old
Bleach brands. Is As inches wide
and the price is Csc and DOC yard.
MRS. H. A. RICHARDSON.
Pearl Street. Barre. Vermont.