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Rescind Resolution Favoriax TAFT.

SANDUSKY, o. Jan. Z. - Resolu-
tons adopted by the Erie county Re-
publican committee last March declar-
ing for Secretary Taft as Ohio's candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for president were rescinded last night
by vote of Is to when twenty ono
out Of thirty members, represented in
person or proxy, held stormy meet
ing. The committee deposed Carl b.
Clark, local Taft leader, as chairman.
The grounds for the committees action
were said to be that the previous Taft
resolutions do not represent the senti-
ments of the people now that Senator
Foraker is in the presidential race.
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DIXON KNOCKED OUT.
sLittIe Chocolate Greatest Fighter
of His Day, Downed by Alcohol.

OF His Day, DoWned by hcOboi.
NEW YORK, Jan. THE greatest
fighter of his time and the winner Of
several hundred fistic encounters,
George Dixon. the negro pugilist, IA
miliarly called Little Chocolate" died
In the alcoholic ward of Bellevue hos
pital, a victim Of a long fight with
drink. Idolized in his prime by thous-
ands as pugilistic hero, George Dix
on passed away practically penniless
and without friends. Dixon was thir-
ty-seven years old and for many years
held the title of featherweight cham
pion.
George Dixon fought several hun
dred ring battles, his first fight being
in 1886, when he whipped boy named
Johnson in Halifax, n s. From that
time until Terry McGovern knocked
him out In 1900 and broke his heart
no man Of his weight ever whipped
him. He won the featherweight title
in 1891 by whipping the champion.
Cal Mccarthy. Dixon was perfect
fighting machine, his attack and de-
Tense being perfect, and his peculiar
ability to strike blow from any posi-
ton made him formidable opponent.
Dixon won thousands of dollarSin the
prize ring which no spent with con-
vivial companions.
A wasted, worn figure was brought
to Bellevue hospital two days ago and
ticketed In the alcoholic ward as
George Dixon. To the doctor he said
that he had fought his last fight with
John Barleycorn and had been beat
en-" He told the physicians that he
had no friends except John l.. Sulli-
van. His condition grew rapidly worse,
and late at night the former champion
died.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
C.mmi..ion on Tariff Revision.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Z. - Senator
Beveridge today introduced bill Gre
ating a commission to gather data and
aid the committees of congress in the
work of tariff revision. The bill pro-
vides for five members of the commits
sion, which is to operate under the
supervision of the secretary of COM
merce and labor. The duties of the
commission will be to proceed imme-
diately to investigate the cost of pro-
ductlon of articles covered by the tar
iff laws, the price of American labor
and the cost of raw material entering
into manufactured articles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. ALLEGATIONS
Of fraud and graft in supplying the
bureau of engraving and printing with
black dry color, used in the manufac-
ture Of ink, resulted In the indictment
by the federal grand jury here Of Ed
win M. Van Dyck, formerly chemist
and ink maker employed in the bu-'
reau, and Victor @. Bloede, president
of the Victor G. Bloede company Of
Baltimore, manufacturers of black dry
color. Van Dyck and Bloede are
charged in the indictments with con-
spiracy to defraud the government.
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To Make Mail service "Dry.,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.--Postmaster
General Meyer has issued an order
which has a direct bearing UPON the
prohibition movement. The order Is
as follows: 1T is hereby ordered that
1t shall be condition of any contract
hereafter entered into for carrying the
mails upon star, screen wagon, mail
messenger or special service route that
the contractor or carrier shall not
transport intoxicating liquor from one
point to another upon such route while
in the performance Of mail service"
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Two Little Tot. Die.

BINGHAMTON, n. Y, Jan. John
Kaich, four years old, while playing
on the ice on small pond in this city
broke through and was drowned.
About the same time Fern Dunbar,
the three-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. T. Dunbar, living a short dis
lance from the Kaich home, obtained
some strychnine pills and swallowed
several of them. supposing that they
were candy. She is dead.
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Banker. viii Plead Guilty.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. THE Bull
letin says that J. Dalzell Brown, for
mer vice president and general mana
ger Of the wrecked California Safe De-
post and Trust company, and Walter
]. Bartnett, formerly director of the
same institution, who are under indict-
ment for embeZzlement, will plead
guilty and throw themselves on the
mercy of the court.
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Wilson House Destroyed.

ONEONTA, N. Y, Jan. Fire de-
stroyed the Wilson House and the sta
bles near by, causing loss Of $4,000.
Eighteen horses, belonging to farmers
residing in this vicinity, persisted In
the stables. The hotel and stables
were situated In the middle Of the
town, and the farmers had hard work
to keep the flames from spreading.
Several business blocks caught fire,
but the flames were put out before
much damage had been done.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
Heart
LikeaClock

The pulsation of the heart
marks'the passage of the blood
through the veins, just as the
ticking of a clock indicates the
flight of moments of time.
Palpitation, fluttering or irreg-
ular action reveals the fact that
the heart is running down
and unless strengthened, is
liable to stop at any time I'm.
der some weakening influence,
such as excitement, over-work,
or intense mental or physical
strain. To regulate the heart
action, you should take
DR.. Miles Heart Cure when
any symptoms of a weak heart
is apparent. 1t has no equal.
Sometime ago I had a very severe
pain around my heart. and most ct
the time | had heavy beating Oh
throbbing OF the heart. 1t would beat
so that when | lay down at night II
would sound like a small clock in bed
with me. | could count the ticking
With every little exercise, or walking
! felt like my heart would give out.
and | would be so tired | would have
10 lie down and rest. / suffered quite
q while In this way then | concluded
TO try DR.. Miles Heart Cure. had
not taken 1t long until began to feel
easier. and so continued, and the med
icine entirely cured me. l am very
grateful for the great good received
from DR.. Miles Heart Cure"
JOSEPH BROADHEAD.
Findlay, Illinois,
Or. Miles, Heart Cure Is sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
the first bottle will benefit. II It falls
no will refund your money.
Miles Medic Elkhart, Ind
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CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Theodore Whitmore, Husband of vic-
tim, Maintains His Innocence.

Theodore Whitmore, Husband of vic-
tim, Maintains His Innocence.
NEWARK, n. j., Jan. 7.-IDespte
efforts Of the police to weaken his
statements, Theodore Whitmore con-
tinues steadfastly to maintain that he
is wholly innocent Of any part in the
tragic death of his wife, whose body
was found in pool in Lampblack
swamp the day after Christmas. In
his cell in Harrison Whitmore has
been subjected almost continuously to
series of most searching examina-
tions.
After a long examination Of the hus-
band Of the murdered woman by Judge
Branegan Whitmore was arraigned in
court today and formally charged with
murder. The body Of Mrs. Whltmore
was taken from the morgue today and
sent to Schenectady for burial.
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seven Drowned In missouri River.

LEAyENWORTH Kan, Jan. 7.-As
q result Of the overturning Of skiff
containing nine men near Kickapoo,
Kan, seven men were drowned in the
Missouri river. The men were en-
ployed by the Kansas Natural Gas
company in constructing pipe line
under the river, and the accident hap
pened when they were rowing to the
Kansas side, preparatory to returning
to their homes.
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win Appe.I TO RoorcyeIt.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. Z. Counsel
for f. Augustus Heinze asked for
stay of sixty days In the collection Of
the $4,000 fine imposed upon Heinze
by the federal court here for contempt.
Heinze asked for the stay In order
that he may appeal to President Roose-
welt to remit the fine, He will also ask
for remission of fines Of $1,000 each
imposed on two of his superintendent
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A spectacle Of Japan. Triumph.

NEW YORK, Jan. IA spectacle as
imposing as any ever attempted In
New York's biggest playhouse was
added to the programme at the Hippo
drome last night. 1t was realistic
representation of the battle of Port
Arthur, the siege of the city and the
storming and capture Of Two Hundred
and Three Meter hill by the Japanese.
Several hundred persons and fifty
horses take part in the two scenes on
the Hippodrome's big stage.
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Tart would rncrea,. soldiers, Pay.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Secretary
Taft is strong advocate of increased
pay for the army, and his annual re-
port just sent to congress completely
dispels any doubt that may exist as to
the secretary's position. He says that,
while many reasons have been ad-
vanced to explain the difficulty Of get
ting men for the army, sufficient one
is to be found In the inadequacy Of
army pay.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
How to Avoid Appe ndIcItls.

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nause-
ate or grippe and is mild and pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. Quin
lan's Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
Cruiser 'North Carolina Fails In Trial

ROCKLAND, Me-, Jan. THE new
armored cruiser North Carolina, built
by the Newport News Shlpbuilding
and Dry Dock company, on her screw
standardization trial here failed to
make the necessary number of revo-
lutions to maintain her contract speed
of 30 knots on any Of the fourteen runs
over the measured mile course, accord
ing to unofficial information. This
was understood TO be due to handi-
cap.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
Court Rebuffs Hartje.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7. - The
Pennsylvania supreme court refused
to permit an appeal 10 be taken to that
tribunal from the superior court in the
Hartje divorce case. 1t Is said Mr..
Hartie may take his suit to the United
States supreme court.
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A Knight of the Crown Of Italy.

ROME, Jan. king Victor Emma
nuel has appointed Nelson Gay of Bos-
ton, Mass, who is now living in Rome,
a knight of the Crown of Italy, con-
ferring this honor upon him because
Of Mr.. Gays historic writings on the
resurrection Of Italy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
Davis TO Represent Uncle sam.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE presi.
dent has designated Major General
George w. Davis. retired, to represent
the United States at the ceremony to
be held at Guatemala City on Jan. 20
to celebrate the completing and open
ing to traffic Of the Interoceanic rail-
road, the first of its kind in Central
America. General Davis left Wash
ington today for Guatemala.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
pe,.ulter. caught 1t vancouver.

HATTIESBURG, Miss, Jan. t.
Sheriff Magruder was notified by wire
from Vancouver, B. O., that ]. w. Har.
per and w. T. Smith, alleged default
ing employees Of the First National
bank Of this city, are under arrest In
Vancouver. Harper was assistant pay.
Ing teller and Smith O clerk.
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New Yorker Dead at Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. Twill
liam Newschafer, sixty-6ve years of
age, of New York city died at the
Windsor hotel here Mr.. Newschafer
was a member of the New York bar.
The body was taken to New York last
night by his wife and daughter.
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Scientific
EYE TESTING

The modern Optometerist examines
the eyes carefully with the aid of prop.
er instruments and prescribes lenses
for all defects of vision.
In case the eyes are found diseased
the patient is sent to the Oculist (who
makes surgery and diseased eyes his
speciality.
Optometry is distinct profession,
and the Optometrist who devotes his
entire time to his profession is more
successful than the Oculist who devotes
a small part of his time,
The modern Optometrist charges for
his profession skill and time either
directly or indirectly (but more about
this next time).
/ When you consider that you can
have your eyes fitted at little cost at
home by one that has the scientific
training you can hardly afford to
,ritie or take chances with your eyes
by trying to fit yourself.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

BOSTON, Jan. 7.-George A. Hib-
bard. Republican. was inaugurated
mayor of Boston TO succeed John Il.
Fitzgerald. In his address he declared
for nonpartisan business administra-
ton and emphasized the need Of econ.
Omy.
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Senator Allison Ill.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7. Senator
William B. Allison of Iowa is Ill will
grip at his home in this city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
In 1908

# In the magazine world the one
by which the rest are measured
has always been and is today
Tue CENTURY.
Il Ask writers where their best
productions are first offered,
Il Ask public. men. where articles
carry the most weight,
T Ask the public what magazine
is the choice among people of
real influence,
II The answer is the same,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills known. Sold by d. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is especially recommended for
piles. Sold by d. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

81 In all the feverish |
desire OF magazine |
makers to cater 10
the superficial taste. \
the makers OF THE
CENTURY have stood |
firmly by the idealof |
the best in .liter- \
ature, art, and
thought; and The |
CENTURY MAGAZINE |
today is one Of the |
finest monuments TO
their genius and one |
Of the greatest forces
in the literary life
and culture OF the
nation" |
-RinNssf0ii5 Journal
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
You want You want
The CENTURY MAGAZINE
In 1908

"Ihe best has been
none too good for this
publication, which
has been such an
important factor in
the cultural develop
mento the American
people in the pas,
three decades and
which promises to be
an equally important
factorin the future"
SssfeH GLOBE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

The best OF fiction, and Of
popular scientific articles,
the mostrichly while
biographical articles, the
finest and best pictorial
features, WILDE found in
THE CENTURY during
1908. There will be "The
"reminiscences of Lady
Randolph Churchill" the
story of the beautiful
American girl who shared
her brilliant husbands
brilliant social and politi-
cal successes during one
of the most interesting
periods of English his
tory.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08

No magazine today pub
fishes such remarkable
color pages as THE CEN
TURy; in no other maya
zine are to be found so,
many illustrations suitable
for framing, and really
worth while. For 1908 M.
de Ivanowski is painting
portraits of the most noted
opera singers. There will
be more of Coles beautiful
wood-engravings, descrip-
ton and illustration of
new processes in photo
graphy, and scores OF
pages in color, tint, and
photogravure.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-08
THE CENTURY

Prof. Percival Lowell will
discuss " Mars as a Pos
sible Abode of Life"
fascinating, authoritative
papers, intended specially
for unseienihc readers.
All Helen Keller's recent
poetry and,prose writings
by far her most remark
able work-will appear in
THE CENTURY in 1908.
And DIR. S. Weir Mitchell
has written the fiction
serial of the year, 1.-THE
Red City," adelightful his
torical novel of Old Phil
adelphia, continuing his
famous Hugh Wynne. "
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29

men. He will be elected, and he
deserves TO be elected. Nothing
but money and money in fabulous
sums, can bar his way and we do
not believe even the large amounts
of it which the republican leaders
are preparing to put into the de-
batable states can buy OF the peo-
pie their birthright.
The time has come for u show
ing of hands, and our faith in the
cleanliness of the hands of an
overwhelming body of American
voters, is confident and buoyant.
All hail, therefore, to the man
from Nebraska, the peoples own
nominee, and the next president
of the United States.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29

must be held from market until II
is in prime condition, and it must
move only to meet II legitimate
and sufficient demand, So far as
we can see the only agency offer
ing any prospect of accomplish.
ing these points is the association
now struggling to complete its or
ganization. This is the first duty
Of the growers, and there is plenty
Of time for it by earnest work be-
fore the fruit Is ripe enough to
crowd the market. II is difficult
to imagine a solid prosperity in
Florida until the orange crop re-
sumes its function of bringing sew
eral millions Of dollars into the
State every winter.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29
The Country Editor

Jacksonville Metropolis Flor
ida owes much to what's oommop-
ly called the country editor, aid
in some communities their splen-
did work for the development Of
the State in general, and their re-
spective sections in particular, is
not fully appreciated.
Public enterprise always finds a
helping hand and crime an unre-
lenting foe among the Florida cd
itors. They are always boosters
and an uncompromising enemy Of
all knockers"
There is not a state in the I'm
ion that furnishes more efficient or
worthy editors among the country
press than Florida, aud their
splendid services should always
be recognized. With unalterable
devotion to the best interests Of
the State, they are battling man
fully for all that is good and using
their utmost endeayors for tho
suppression Of all that is bad.
Sfood ~, tho not,nfrxr o,l;i..r
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29

Two medals valued at $50 and
800 respectively are offered the
boys and girls of the high schools
of the State, for the best work in
defamation, by the Florida Press
Association. The adoption OF a
resolution to offer these prizes
was mentioned in the report OF
the last meeting of the association,
but we call attention to it again be-
cause the time for the contest is
approaching. twill be held in
Gainesville, Friday, January !,
1909, under the rules Of the Flori-
da Educational Association and at
the time of the annual meeting OF
that body. Our budding orators
should take notice. --Times-U
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29
Handling the Crop.

Tampa Times: Every indication
points to the absolute. necessity
that the orange growers Of Flgi-
da perfect their association until IT
is able to handle the entire crop Of
the State. There is visible a de-
termination ON the part of the
northern dealers to get the fruit
on their own terms. The yield is
overestimated, the quality deprc-
ciated in interviews and the organs
of the trade, no buyers are ap-
pearing in the local markets, and
it seems that defensive measures
should be adopted. The best of
these is to wait until the fruit is
in the most perfect condition and
the inevitable demand begins to
make itself felt. 1t Is true that
there is danger of freeze and
consequent loss, but between that
and the general consignment Of the
stuff to the markets promiscuously
by the individual growers there is
not much choice.
The history Of the orange in
dustry in Florida for several years
has been one of almost universal
decentralization and disaster, and it
is absolutely imperative that two
things be done if there is to be
any essential improvement. Fruit
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29
Predicts Bryan's Election.

Louisville Courier Journal
William Jennings Bryan appears
in Louisville tonight as he never
appeared before. Hitherto he has
faced democracy rent by di-
visions more or less acrimonious.
He will now face a democracy at
once united, resolute and enthusi-
astic.
The more drastic issues that d.
vided us are no longer vital. The
issues as to which we may not all
be agreed upon are mainly tenta-
tive and academic, such as friends
and brothers may discuss without
reservation or fear, each having
his individual rights of opinion.
Through this campaign Mr..
Bryan has shown himself master
of debate as we'll as a captivator of
hearts. Never in the history of
the country, going back to the
days of Douglas and coming down
to the days of. Blaine, has any
public man shown himself so fair
ly and so potently to his country
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-10-29
A Paying CROP.
Good Returns From Sweet POta-
toes. One Instance.

The fact that the sweet potato Is
one of the most profitable crops
the Florida farmer can produce IL
further established in the follow
ing article, which appeared in n
recent issue of the Brooksville
Argus:
Mr.. j. I. Daniel, Of Spring
Lake, is shipping sweet potatoes
to the Tampa Market in large
quantities. He shipped them to
Tampa last year and made good
money, realizing a dollar a bushel.
This year he increased his crop tn
thirteen acres. He is now getting
ninety cents a bushel for his pota-
toes delivered on board the Tampa
Northern railroad at Brooksvile.
His land is rich hammock wen
adapted to the cultivation Of sweet
potatoes. Place the yield per
acre ut 200 bushels, which is tho
estimated average on good land,
multiply the 200 bushels by 10,
the number Of acres planted, and
the product by 90 cents, tho
amount he is to receive per bushel
for the potatoes on board cars lt
Brooksville, delivery now being
made on contract at that price.
This calculation will show what
Mr.. Daniel will in all probability
realize on his potatoes this year, IL
he disposes Of his entire crop at 90
cents. 1t will be ~, $40. Is that
good money for 10 acres of a 4 or
. months cropa
Sweet potatoes is one of tho
easiest crops made and harvested
in Florida The planting and cuI-
tivation come at a time when all
other South Florida crops are out
of the way.
Evidently farmer can't make
q living in fernando county, un-
less he works at least one-third OF
his time and does not go to town
or picnics more than once or twice
o week.
The reason why the poor farm
er can't make comfortable sup
port on the hammock lands OF
fernando county, is because he il
a poor farmer and lazy witt it;
provided he has good health and is
n farmer. OF course if he is not'a
farmer he will have to learn the
business before he can make Il
pay,