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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
DR.PORTERSTILL
STATE HEALTH
OFFICER
Resignation is Held in Allegiance.
Annual Report is Sub
mitted.

DR.. James Y. Porter will continue TO
ter-a as State Health officer. his
resignation having been held in abey-
ance BIZ the state Board Of Health,
which me- in regular session yester-
day. saws The Jacksonville Times
Union
No better news for the people oI
the state coul3- have been given QUE
81 the close of the meeting yesterday
and though DR.. Porter is still insist
ent thar mis- resignation be accepted,
The action of the State Board of
Health will meet with universal ap-
prOyaL
sis service 20 Florida during the
yellow fever at Pensacola last year
and the fact that the total expenses
OF The stare were less than those OF
many cities alone in other sections OF
zhg south. and the most marvellous
success with which he controlled the
epidemic have made his services
highly appreciated. as the many reso-
buttons passed by Boards of Trade
and other similar bodies show
Yesterday The resignation was sim
pIy passed over. ana no action taken,
with The result that DR.. Porter will
continue 10 serve in his present ca
pacity.
The Annual Report.
All the members OF the State Board
uf Health. President E. NJ. Henry, OF
TAMPA Dr. n. L. Simpson. Of Pen
saCola and Captain Harry FOZZard OF
this CITY. were present al the meeting
yesterday. DR.. Porter, state Health
Officer and DR.. Hiram Byrd, first as
F.stant. meeting with the Board.
Two sessions were held. one IN the
morning and one in The afternoon,
the TWO sessions occupying nearly the
entire day. Beyond The transaction
of matters of purely routine business
and the holding in allegiance Of DR..
P0rtcr's resignation. the meeting was
characterized by little Of great public
Interest, as far as announcements
were made. except the annual report
p. Dr. Porter.
This report. the seventeenth annual
report of The executive officer of the
ho3rI is The most vOJuminOus and
most complete that has yet been pre-
scented. Included in Il is a complete
chronological history of the yellow
fever epidemic OF 1908. a resume Of
train inspection service. a review of
health conditions throughout the
state, a table Of expenses, and a gen
eral story of state health matters.
entering into the minUtest details.
Is very Lengthy.
The report fills 229 closely typewrit.
ten pages. and there is in its scarcely
2 page that is NOT filled with matters
81 more than general interest. includ-
ing thu reports Of the health officers
in different parts Of the state who
assisted DR. Porter in carrying out
The work of his Office
In concluding his report. and ia
speaking Of his resignation. Dr. Por-
ter SAYS. among other things.
While the State Health Officer
deeply appreciates The kindly senti-
menr and feeling entertained for him
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
sTEREOPTIcAN LECTURE
AND WORLDS FAIR VIEWS

The Brown Shoe Company, Of St.
Louis, next Monday, will give an in
structive and interesting entertain
ment in front Of H. o. AnsOn's store.
on PalafOX street. The entertainment
consists Of StereOptican lectures by
Forrest d. High. The views consist
Of Worlds Fair scenes and illustra.
tons of shoe making. There will also
be a number of local views shown on
the canvass which will make the en-
tainment exceptionally interesting.
The lecture and pictures are es-
pecially interesting and instructive 10
school children and Mr.. Arson eX-
tends a cordial invitation to all of
them as well as the grown folks.
The lecture will begin at. s o'clock
Monday night and will be for one
night only. The Buster Brown pic
lures are included in the series.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09

enc woman in twenty-five but that
suffers from some arrangement of the
female organism. and this is the secret
Of so many unhappy homes.
No woman can be Rmiable, light
hearted and happy, Joy to her hus-
band and children, and perform the
duties incumbent upon her. when she
Is suffering with baclzache, headache,
nervousness, sleepleSsnesS. bearing
down pains, displscements, spinal
weakness or diseased organs.
Iyritability and snappy retorts take
the place Of pleaSantness, and all sun
shine is driven out of the home, and
lives are wrecked by vomsn's great
enemy-female trouble.
Read this letter:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
% was troubled for eight wears with irregu-
isrities which broke down my health and
brought on extreme nervousness and despon-
dency. lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound proved 70 be the only medicine which
helped me. Day by day I improved in health
while taking 10 until was entirely cured.
can attend to nv social and household duties
and thoroughly enjoy life once more, as lydia
l. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has made
me well woman. without an ache OF psin a"
- Mrs Chester Curry, - Saratoga Street,
East Boston. Mas.
At the first indication of i'll health,
painful or irregular periods, pain In
the side. headache, bscsache, bearing
down pains. nervousness or the blues, "
secure at once q bottle Of Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
begin its use.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
string to His Generosity.

Edwin and Lisa are two little cousins
of three who are almost inseparable
and divide most of their goodies. One
day Edwin had a whole cracker, I'M
buttered, and half a one which was
buttered. He gave the former to Lisa,
and his mother commended him for
giving away the larger piece.
Little Lisa looked up scutely. Yes"
said she, he gave me the biggest, but
he kept the butterest." -. New York
Press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09

HEAERY, FRENCH EXPERT, AND MARRIOTT
N THE STANLEY STEAMER.
time was unofficial, and as a false
start was made Hemery was asked to
go over the course again. This he re-
fused to do and was ruled out in con-
sequence. But Marriott drove his
steam racer over the five mile course in
2 minutes Al seconds, and this was &C
cepted as the record. The previous
record was minutes II seconds.
The achievement Of Marriott proves
that the victory is not always to the
strong, for his machine is OF small
horsepower as compared with Alfred
G. Vanderbilt's great $50 horsepower
racer. This car was taken to Ormond
and entered for the races, but baked
whenever attempts were made to start
it, 1t was taken out on the beach, and
a dozen French machinists tried to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
But 6e Didn't Ask,

Willie was paying a visit, and he
found the intervals between meals
longer than usual.
Il amt going to ask for any cake, 4"
he remarked at last blandly.
That's very nice OF you, Willie"
said his hostess.
Because" he went on loudly, ignor-
ing her remark. Sin houses where ladies
Is polite to little boys don't have to-"
Willie got his cake.-WQman's Home
COMPANION.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
Elevators at windsor Castle.

Among the improvements which have
been lately carried out at Windsor cas-
tie by the Office Of works has been the
fitting Of service and luggage lifts
elevators, says the London Truth.
Queen Victoria would not allow any
lifts to be placed in the castle except
for her own use from the sovereign's
entrance Of the private apartments to
her own suit OF rooms in the Victoria
tower. The introduction of the add
honal lifts Is a great convenience.
Read The Journals Want Ads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
The Privacy of sincerit1.

When we have acquired a sufficient
sincerity with ourselves it does not
follow that we must deliver it to the
first conner. The frankest and most
loyal man has the right to hide from
others the greater part of what he
thinks and feels.-Maurice Maeteriinck
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
Spring Medicine

SpTIUS W6UICIHG
In thousands and thousands of
homes three doses a day of Hoods
sarsspsrilla are now being taken by
every member of the family.
Because Hoods Ssrsaparilla has
proved itself the Best Spring Medicine,
by its wonderful effects in cleansing the
system, overcoming that tired feeling,
creating appetite, giving strength. Take
Hoods SarsapariIIa
In liquid or tablet form. 100 Doses 81.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09

Read The Journals Want Ads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy man is an unhap-
py slave. Burdock's Blood Bitters
builds up sound health-keeps you
well
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-09
LIVING TOO HASTILY
AMERICAN WOMEN BREAK DOWN
Irregularities and Female Derange-
nents Result-Cured by Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Owing 10 our mode and manner Of
living. and the nervous haste of every
woman TO accomplish Just so much
each day, il is said that there is not
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
RALLY
WELLATTENDED
Two Thirds of French Voters
In the Town Present.
Mr.. J. S. HOLDEN SPOKE
Hon. Joseph Monetie Of Lawrence,
Mass, Delivered Address in
french.
MR. J. S. HOLDEN SPOKE

\ rally Of French voters Of the town
800 held in Apollo hall last evening.
FULLY 100 French voters we're present
anl there we're also some fifteen
or twenty ladies and several invited
guests OF other uatlonalitles.
Peter Longiin presided over the
rally and introduced Hon. Joseph
Monette Of Lawr nee, Mass, the prin
cipal speeker OF Uhe evening who was
warmly greeted boy the audience. Mr.
Monelie is pleasing speaker, held
Inc attention OF the audience from the
start to the finish and made strong
showing of arguments why the French
voters should stand by the Republican
party. Hon. John s. Holden was in
iroduced and spoke briefly.
The French population of Benning-
ton has increased within the twelve
years from fifty families 10 over BOO
families and there are now about 80
voters OF that nationality on the check
list
Following the rally there was a re-
ception at which there we're quite a
number OF visitors who paid their re-
specis to the guest of the eveoing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
WERE SLAIN
BY FILIPINOS
Five American Officers Lose
Lives on Leyte Island.
THEY MADE GOOD FIGHT
Several Recent Attacks on Soldiers
and COnstabulary Have TAX
en- Place.
THEY MADE GOOD FIGHT

WASHINGTON. Aug ll.-Advlccs
from Manila say that First Lieutenant
John r. James aud two prlyates OF the
Eighth infantry. with Contract Surgeon
Calvin Snyder and Internal Revenue
Collector Williams Of Illinois. We're
killed n "a hand to hand fight with a
force of puajancs at Julia, island OF
Lcytc.
The detachment was greatly outnum-
horcd, hut made a gallant fight The
pulnjanes captured three pistols, four
kng-Jorgensen rifles and 800 rounds
of ammunition.
ln the last three months there have
been many attacks on the American
soldiers and the constabulary in tho
Philippine Islands.
ON June g there was fight al Mount
Daio IN which 600 Filipinos and 600
Americans took part The American
forces were under Colonel Joseph W.
duncan The lighting began az twi-
light lasting an night The entire Fiji
Pine force. which took refuge In the
mouth OF dead crater, was annlhil-
atcd. men. women and children.
ON June II Lieutenant Edward G.
B0lten If the Sixth Massachusetts cav
airy was killed. with a soldier 10y the
name Of Christian. The native slayer
had been acting as guide FOR the
American officer.
On June 10 the Pulajancs sacked the
town Of Burauen. on the island Of
Lcyte killing five policemen in hand
10 hand fight
They numbered 300 and were under
the command OF a native leader. Gaze
serlo Pastor
Julia, where Lieutenant James and
others were Killed 10y pulajanes. is a
ward of the city of Burauen. which
has been the scene Of three serious
conflicts between the regulars. the con
stabulary and the Pulajanes within
few weeks
Contract Surgeon Calvin Snyder was
born in Baltimore. Md. on July II,
1873 and entered the military service
on Aug. -. 1900. lie had been on
duty in the Philippines since Dec. 3
1900 Surgeon Snyder graduated in
lSaS from the University Of Maryland
medical s-hOol
First Lieutenant John f. James was
born in Virginia on May g. 1878. aud
entered the army from that state. lie
graduated from the infantry and cav
airy school in 1904 and from the stan
college in 1909. Lieutenant James en-
listed as sergeant in the Virginia
volunteers in May, 1898. and served in
that capacity until July 30 1898, when
he was promoted to the rank Of first
lieutenant He was honorably mus
tered out on Feb. %. 1899 He was
commissioned second lieutenant in
the Eighth infantry on April 10. 1899,
and was made first lieutenant on
Feb =. 1901
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
eturned This Week From Two Trip Visiting ofeSo Called Pre-
STILL AFTER LIMESTONE.
J. II. Livingston Insists That lisrdhsad' Need
Limestone Binder

Mr. Editor;-l note the item in Thurs
days's Banner over the signature Of
Mr. Sheldon. Allow me TO suggest that
II Mr. Sheldon would be honest with
himself and the public as we'll, he
would publish another item In Mon
days Banner stating that Col Moore
informed the Board OF Trustees, in Mr.
Sheldon's presence, that the material
found in the Roaring Branch could
not be used for road metal without a
lines one binder.
However, found from conversation
with both Col Moore and Mr. Luclcs
that their opinion OF road metal aud
road construction differed so widely
from the English and American author
tiles have been studying for the past
twelve years, that really feel incliu
ed to 90 way back and SIT down. Fo,
instance Mr. Luckes claimed that tine
rock IN the Roaring Branch was
granite, not quarizite, md that 10 con
tanned sufficient kaollne for a binder
lie made the test by rubbing one piece
against another, showing white
mark. Prof Notey, OF the Vermont
university, and DR. Day, one Of the
ablest geologsts in the state, differ
with Mr. Luckes The latter also
claimed that II We had aragonite lime
rock haaiy, it would make an ideal
road metal.
j. V. Elsden, B. Sc. (Lond + c.
S, the great English geologist, differs
with Mr. Luckes upon this subject /
might suggest, as an addenlum thai
Mr. Sheldon himself acknowledged 10
Street Commissioner Moore that the
rock Of the Roaring Branch could not
be laid down without a binder other
than the detritns OF the rock itself
Mr. futile and MIR Stewart can add
their affirmative testimony.
j. II. Livingston.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
SURPRISE AT SARATOGA.
FRvoritc, nj TO ,, Defeated In Third
RnCe.

Race.
SARATOGA. n. Y, Aug. 1.-THE
surprise Of the day at Saratoga was
the defeat of X. A. Raney's $4,000
colt Horace Il in the third race. He
picked up 122 pounds and, while con
ceding weight to his field, was in spite
of this made | to 3 favorite. He lead
for half a mile, when Conville came
with a rush and won. Purslane was
second and Horace Il. third. Ravena,
favorlte, in winning the first race
made new track record for six fur
longs by running the distance in 1:l2
Hat, which is one-hfth of second
faster than the best previous time.
made in 1903. -Four favorites won.
Summarizes
First Race Ravena. first; Bohemia,
second; Bertha e., third.
Second Race. Tipping, first; Sir Rus
sell, second: Water Dog third.
Third Race Conville first; Purslane,
second; Horace T., third
Fourth Race Kiamesha, first Johns
town. second; Entree third.
Fifth Race Runnels, first: I.ancas-
trian, second; Sonoma Belle. third.
Sixth Race Revenue. first; Anna
May, second; Fish Hawk, third.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11

In old age the mucous membranes be-
come thickened and partly lose their
function.
This leads to partial loss OF hearing.
smell and taste, as well as digestive dis.
turbances.
Peruna corrects all this by its efficient
operation on all the mucous mem branes
OF the body.
One bottle will convince anyone. Once
used and Peruna becomes a lifelong
standby with old and young.
For free medical advice, address DR..
s. b. Hartman, President OF The Hart
man Sanitarium, Columbus, %. All cor
respondence held strictly confidential.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs +. II Hunt OF Troy is ia town
for fe% days.
Mrs Jennie Atwood is visiting rela.
tives in this place.
Mr. Chaplin Of New York was in town
Wednesday on business
Mrs \. H. Phillips and daughter are
visiting relatives in town.
Miss Nichols Of Troy is IN guest Of
her aunt Mrs III. !. Spanord.
Miss Turner OF New York has been
the guest Of Mrs Anna Thomas.
Miss Edith Filklus Of Hoosick Falls
has been the guest OF Miss Lena Per
cey.
Parker Cole OF Chicago is spending
a few weeks with his mother Mrs II. c.
Cole.
A mission will be- held at the $, John
Baptist church during all OF next
week
Mrs w. b. Arnold and daughter
Elizabeth are the guests OF Mrs N. G.
Huling.
A large gang.oi Italians are employ
ed on the Rutland railroad here. rails
ing the rOadbed.
w K. Madison has his new house
on School street completed and will
move into it soon.
Clarence p. Niles of North Adams
formerly of this place was in the vii
lGge Wednesday.
Mrs Jennie Iluling and Miss Flor
ence Towsley left today for Minneapo-
lis and other points in the west
Mrs II. f. Richmond and daughter
Mildred OF Westwood, n. j., are visit
ing Mrs Leland Loomis and other
friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs r. w Bonynge OF New
York called on friends in town Friday.
They are spending some time in Ben.
nington Center.
Ernest Northouse has so far recoy-
cred from his severe illness of several
months duration as to be able To do
some light work
The remains OF Alfred Mattison were
brought here for bprial Friday from
GalesburG, Mich. Mr. Madison was
former resident of South SALISBURY
and brother OF the late VIM p. Mat
tison.
A new boat house is being erected by
F. b. Jennings near the old one on the
shore OF Lake Paran IL the citizens
OF North Bennington did not have so
beautiful a piece of water in such close
proximity they would probably think
1t much to be desired AS il is some
OF the residents seem scarcely aware
of its existence.
Many improvements are in progress
in our village at present which,, when
completed will add greatly to the ap-
pearance OF the place and afford much
convenience to the residents. The ne
sidewalk on Lincoln square extending
from &. II. Houghton's store to G.. b.
Welllng's residence was greatly need
ed and will be thoroughly aDprecia-
ted. The poles for the electric lights
are being set all over the village a d
some OF the arc lights, one on Lincoln
square and one near the lst National
bank are already in use. The extern
sive repairs to the exterior of the Con-
gregational church improve the APP
pearance and increase the value Of the
church property. Several new resi-
dences nearing completion will furnish
more tanements which are needed, as
there are not enough houses at present
to supply the demand
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
PUTNAM FAMILY REUNION
Dr. Putnam Of This Village Was One Of Those
In Attendance.

The Rochester Democrat OF August
sth had the following:
"The annual reunion Of the descen
dants OF John Putnam who settled al
Danvers, Mass 10 1910 will bee held
today near Sodus Point at the home of
Daniel Phillips, one Of the descendants
The association numbers l2s fami les
scattered all over the country and has
quite a large representation in Roch-
ester. Ernest Il. Putnam OF this city
is president OF the association. Mem
bers OF the family from California.
Michigan and various New England
points reached this city yesterday and
will go to Sodus Point this morning
in body. They will meet at the loe
ers hotel where a reception will be-
given. Gen W T.. Putnam of Benning.
ton, Vt, and other distinguished mem
bers OF the family will be present
zone OF the descendants OF John
Putnam was Gen Israel Putnam OF
Revolutionary fame and the family
has been represented in all the wars
from colonial wars to the war with
Spain. A branch organization has
been formed OF all the women Of the
family who bear the name Of Grace
which seems TO be a faYorite name for
women in the Putnam family. Last
year the members OF this branch held
a meeting in New Hampshire which
was attended by PC Grace Putnams.
They had group photograph taken
which has attracted considerable at
tention. A number of papers concern
ing the Putnam family history will be
read at the reunion"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
CLEVER PICKANINNlES
Feature of "n Old Kentucky at the Opera
House Monday Evening.

"In Old Kentucky with its wealth of
incident and pleasing episodes, its
clever little pickaninnies, its breezy
flavor of Kentucky blue grass and
thoroughbreds and It's exciting race
scene, will again be welcome visitor
shortly. 1t comes this year better and
bigger than ever before. An excep-
tionally fine company has been organ
lied for this, the fourteenth season of
this wonderful play and an entirely
new and magnificent scenic equipment
has been gotten up by New York S
foremost scenic artist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
Candidate For Representative TO be Nominated
Saturday Evening Aug Is.


The Republican voters of the town
of Bennington are hereby warned to
meet in Caucus at Apollo Hall, Sat
urday evening August Is, at SIS p.
m TO transact the following business:
LIST. To place in nomination can
didate for Town Representative to be
voted for at the coming September
election.
2nd. TO nominate fifteen (l5) JUS
tees of the Peace to be voted for at
the coming September election.
3rd. To transact any other business
found proper when met.
Edward G. Bennett,
Henry 7. Cushman,
Walter II. Berry,
William J Hicks,
Peter Longtin,
Republican Town COMMITTEE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
VERM0NTERS ALL RIGHT.
State Regiment Is Making a Good Showing at
NJ. Grstna.

Letters received from members of
Company X, now at Mt. Gretna, Pa 8,
are to the effect that they are full of
business all Of the time and find no
spare time. They had disagreeable
time getting there, and there has not
been any cases OF sickness reported as
yet
In speaking OF the Vermonters one
press correspondent says: "All com
port themselves with certain dignity
which contrasts wildly with the loose.
careless indifference to discipline OBJ
served by the District of Columbia
troops"
The water question is the worst thing
the Vermonters have to contend with.
The water has all been condemned as
unfit for use but as boiled water is
difficult to get the men drink from the
springs and streams and take their
chances
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11
Asthma Sufferers Should Know
This

Foleys Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of asthma that were con
sidered hopeless Mrs Adolph Buesing
of 70l West Third street, Davenport,
Iowa, writes: "a severe cold contract
ed twelve years ago was neglected un-
Til it finally grew into asthma The
best medical skill available could not
give me more than temporary relief
Foley's Honey and Tar was recon-
mended and one fifty cent bottle en-.
tirely cured me of asthma which had
been growing on me for twelve years,
and if had taken il at the start | would
have been saved years of suffering"
q. A. Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-08-11

Mr.. Fred Derseweh, Ridgetop, Tenn,
writes
ave have been using Peruna for FIVE
years. believe that It is the best med
icine that know Of.
al and my wife and our thirteen chill
dren do not need any doctor, since we
use Peruna."
Pe-ru-na Contains No Narcotics.
One reason why Peruna has found
permanent use in so many homes is that
1t contains no narcotic OF any kind.
Peruna has no bad effect upon the
system, and gradually eliminates ca
tarrh by removing the cause Of the
catarrh