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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
SERVICES BY
THE K. Of P.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SER
VICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON By
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AND THE.
PYTHIAN SISTERS WERE VERY
LARGELY ATTENDED.

Pensacola knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters met in general assem-
bly, on Sunday afternoon at their Cas-
tie Hall, when one of the most nota-
BILE features of the Pythian year was
celebrated The last Sunday in the
month of June is set aside by the or
der, when services shall be conduct
ed in memory of the departed men,
bers, and it was upon this interesting
occasion that the members of Pensa-
cola Lodge No. 3, Damon Lodge No.
IL, Rathbone Lodge No. 80. Fidelity
Lodge No. 6S, together with the local
organizations of Pythian Sisters, as
sembled
Services, impressive as they al
ways are at a time like this one, were
conducted in a manner BETTING the
dignity of an occasion marked for the
sublimity of its conception, and those
who were fortunate in being in at
tendance, came away with thoughts
which were better for having been
born in an atmosphere like the one
which had just prevailed. Some of the
best loved members of the local fra
ternities have passed out into the
Great Beyond during the past twelve
months; others, departed from the
ranks of the organizations since its
first installation into local fraternal
activity were numbered with the rest
in the general memorial, and among
these was the late lamented Charles
II. Bliss.
The Program
The service was begun in due
| form, J. ID. Goss, c. c., calling the
meeting to order. after which the fol-
owing program was rendered:
Address-Mrs. Hattie Neville.
Prayer-Prelate Jas. Neville.
| Song, All Hail the Power of Jesus
| Name Choir.
Reading-Mrs. Lille Williams.
| Song, blessed be the Tie That
Binds"-Choir.
| Oration-J. E. Johnson.
/ Address-Mrs- F. NJ. Smith.
Address,. E. Williams.
/ Oration-Prelate Jas. Neville.
Oration-Scott NJ. Loftin.
| Presentation of laurel at altar By
| Pythian Sisters.
Presentation of laurel at altar by
knights.
! Prayer-Prelate Jas. Neville.
Closing Song Be With You
Till We Meet Again"-Choir.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
Ruff SPRINGS.

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Ito HE Jcurnal

D, S.5rs. Fla. June 29-R. b
1,.l l'l Ssv,e is going TO start W
az ,9;no1s ranufacturing plant on
July Is. ~ pors.o0Ia -
~, - e nusaisit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. 6.gy. -
anu Mls. madison. of Freeport,
" , a. tRether day. lie intends
o 20 ~ i. snily to this place in
the near ip., y,eetiro. that h.-o
The prsutsa inee t1ls s9at nave
peeh h new, seral weeks, adjourned
church to s.. eVning. The meeting
last is.ss.sby the Rev. T. r. Bar
was conq NJ. Arren, and the Rev. p.
row 'ol Repton, Ala. These
y. StrlcKi~-s accomplished much
sentlelheh i Immunity. Large and
good III t.Aees attended every
attentive sTEriday, June 10. the
meeting how preached a very
rev. L. s4on for men only, and
appropriate humble opinion there
IN the WIZ h a sermon al least
every monr Jas. McCaskill and
MI ana Barren Fla, spent
children, ]. c. McDavi1.
SUNDAY Nbretnren had a large
Our Ma lodge on June "a,
turnout A3t. Johns day
which IS Pensacola. was q
j NJ. t4here on the oath.
welcome - of Beatrice, Ala,
j. u. INC has been here as
VINO Tor Lin place Of Albert
agent pro -->=A--@e - 4eatr
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
One Hair AstraX.

A guest at a certain fashionable ho-
tel recently had a crouch. He carried
it to the proprietor.
Look here" he said. things around
here are just about as rotton as they
make them. When went to lunch to-
day l found hair in the ice cream.
hair in the honey and hair in the apple
sauce. Now. what do y think o. thatf
Is that good hotel?'
WELL" replied the genial proprietor.
81 can explain the hair in the ice
cream. That likely came from the
shaving of the fee. And I suppose
that the hair in the honey came of the
comb. But don't understand about
the hair in the apple sauce. bought
those apples myself. and they were
every one d-wins."-Columbus Dis
patch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30

and Turks have each in turn dominated
the country, and of all these successive
foreign Jokes the present one. that OF
the Turks, has been the longest and
the heaviest. The highest activities OF
the Armenian people today are not to
be found in Armenia proper, but rather
in the marts of prominent cities the
world over. This is especially notice
able in Constantinople, Smyrna and
other cities of the Levant where the
marked aptitude of the Armenian in
business enables him practically TO
dominate the commercial situation.
One example is the oriental rug trade.
which is practically controlled by Ar
menians not only in the east itself, but
also in many western countries.-Argo-
naut
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
MAYOR NAMES
THE DELEGATES
A NUMBER APPOINTED TO REPRE-
SENT PENSACOLA AT THE MA
TIoNAL GOOD ROADS CONGRESS
AT DENVER

The National Good Roads Congress
is to be held in Denver on the same
dates as the National Democratic
and Mayor Goodman has
appointed a number of delegates to
repre~ent Pensacola at the Congress.
This has been done upon request of
President Arthur G. Jackson who, in
recent letter told of what had been
accomplished at the recent Republi-
can convntion in the way of getting
a good roads plank in the platform.
and the same is desired in the demo
cratic platform.
The mayor yesterday appointed the
following as delegates. and If other
citizens are to attend he will also
name them if they desire: T. A. Jen-
nings. Juo. p. Stokes, Tnos. F. West,
Frank l.. Mayes. j. T. G. Crawford
and Jas. Mcifugh.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
NEW FLOOR IS
AUTHORIZED
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZES ONE
FOR THE POSTOEEICE LOBBY
WILL ALLOW A NEW SIDEWALK
WHEN PROPER GRADES ARE
GIVEN BY THE CITY.

Government officials yesterday re-
ceived information from WASHINGTON
officials in which they are authorized
to invite proposals for the placing OF
a new floor in the lobby of the post.
office. The flooring has become bat
ly worn, and recently one of the iu-
spectoTs while here made an exam ma.
ton of it, with the result that he =
commended a new one.
In the same letter came the info.-
nation that as soon as the city car
furnish correct grades the govern
ment will authorize a new sidewalks
surrounding the building.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
WHY is SUGAR SWEET?

If sugar did not dissolve In the
mouth you could not taste the sweet
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
is as strong as the strongest bitter
tonic, but you do not taste the bitter
because the ingredients do not dis
solve in the mouth. but do dissolve
readily in the acids of the stomach.
Is just as good for Grown People as
for Children. The First and Original
Tasteless Chill Tonic The standard
for so years soc.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30

The history of Armenia Is not cheer
full reading With the exception of oc-
casional brief periods, the Armenians
have been almost continually under
some foreign rule. Assyrians. Babylc-
mans, Modes. Persians, Macedonians,
Romans, Partkians. Saracens, Mongols
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
A Twenty Year Sentence.

Il have Just completed twenty
year health sentence imposed by
Bucklen'S ArnIca Salve, which cured
me OF bleeding piles just twenty
years ago" writes o. S. WoOiever
of LeRaysville, n. Y. Buck3ens
Arnica Safve heals the worst sores,
boils, burns wounds, and cuts in the
shortest time. 25c. at all drug stores.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30
Plenty OF Trouble

is caused by stagnation OF the liver
and bowels. TO get rid of it and
headache and biliousness and the
poison that brings jaundice, take DR..
Kings New Life Pills the reliable
purifiers that do the work without
grinding or gripping. 25c. az all drug
stores,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-30

A lot of old newspapers.
tied up In neat bundles for
sale, &c a bundle at The Jour
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
HAMMER CRUSHED SKULL.
Sixteen-Pounder Shipped from Young
Athletes Hands and Lad Look
ing on May Die.

Bellows Falls, May 1s.-The slip
ping of big 16pound hammer In
the course or the training Of the Bel
lows Falls high school track team
this afternoon may result in the
death of Michael Stack, a young lad
who was standing near by watching
the practice The heavy ball of irt,n
struck the boy in the head and al
though ne Is still alive his recovery
is doubtful
Tho high school track team is train
ing for a dual meet with Brattlcboro
nigh school at Brattleboro next Sat
urday afternoon. Among the events
is tho hammer throwing and Harry
Putnam a member of the team, was
practicing IN the rear of the high
school building. number Of young
boys were watching. among them be-
ing young stack. Putnam in swing
ing the hammer around his head,
preparing for throw, lost control
OF it. The ron flew in an instan;
and struck stack on tho side of tn e
head just above the right temple. He
was picked up unconscious and taken
to him home Tonight three doctors
are performing an operation The
skull is crushed in and there are
grave doubts Of his recovery. The
victim is IS years old and attends the
graded schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
BODY FOUND BY SWEETHEART
Lovers Quarrel May HIVE Caused the
suicide of Miss sadie Newman Of
Newport Center

Newport Center, May l7.-Miss Sadie
Newman, q years old adopted daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. j. K. Cutting. committed
suicide by hanging yesterday afternoon.
Directly after dinner. Mrs. Cutting and
her son went out for drive, leaving
Miss Newman to do the work. Upon
their return quite late in the afternoon
they noticed that the dishes on the table
had not been touched and that Miss New
man was missing. Suspccting some ir-
regularity, Mr.. Cutting and his hired
man. vigil Sweet. began a hunt for the
girl About an hour aftcrward Sweet
found the lifeless body hanging from the
limb of "A high maple tree in the sugar
orchard, some distance from the house.
She had taken a clothes line from the
house and, mounting high rock. had
thrown 1t over limb, tied the other end
about her neck and swung off into space,
Sweet, the man who discovered the
body. had been keeping company with
Miss Newman for some time. 1t Is re-
ported that the two had had a quarrel
and the girl may have taken her life on
this account. She was the daughter OF
Nathan Newman and was adopted by
Mr.. and Mrs Cutting when . small girl
She was we'll and favorably known and
had always borne a good reputation.
This is the seventh case of suicide in
this town in FIVE years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
ODD ITEMS FROM EVERY WE'RE.

Tho clVilZc! nations OF the world
strike 31n.o0D matches every minute of
the a hours. americans use 200 nU.-
Gr,0" yea Some of the match
plants are very. ARG. aonc on the Pa
ctic coast covering ~ acres. with 81
mics of railroad wnich supply the match
machines with .t0nn feet OF sugar pine
and yellow pine logs IA day
Two live wildcats came by express
from down east recently to Lin Flint
Of North Waterford. Me They were
savage brutes and fought, scratched and
sduallcd while az the express Office.
A hen was fed to them and they made
short work in devourinS it.
An amendment 10 The bcdclothing bill
now being considered by the oklahoma
Legislature provides tina, all bedclothes
shall be long enough to cover both ends
of the guest at the same time"
The most remarkable clock weight in
Maine is that of The Baptist Church at
Cherryticld. an old smooth- bore cannon.
The old cannon was one of the old
smooth bore type AID was brought 10y
Gleason K. Campbell from Boston on one
of the return trips OF lumber vessels
Senator Simon Guggcnhcm of Color
y
senator whose feet do not touch the floor
when seated in his chair
Arthur Jordan, tho nine year-old son
of Benjamin Jordan of Trenton, Me. re-
Gently exhibited green peas raised out
of-dOors this season The peas were
planted early in Mar>h and last Thurs
day several pods that had filed out were
picked
circuit in the world is that between Lon
don and Tcheran. tho capital of Persia
1t Is 400 hundred miles long and is divid-
ed into T. sections.
A short time ago Emma Rice of Au-
burn, Mass. found partridge nest with
the bird sitting on l. eggs and sharing
her nest was hen, which had laid five
eggs. Emma keeps close watch of this
home and finds that the domestic bddy
goes daily to deposit her eggs with the
native of the woods, and entire harmony
prevails in the unique arrangement.
Tn" most recent church census of this
country shows 40 denominations, with
1871 ministers. 2lol99 churches and
81; aS3. l56 members.
The smallest couple that ever secured a
marriage license in New York is to be
married within "A day or two. They are
John Br,Indish, 80 years old, and 4 feet
high. and Ida kimball, 80 years old, and
3 feet . inches tall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
UNFRAMED CHILD A
LIGHTNING CALCULATOR
MeptaI Aritl, me tic-COuIdNt Explain
How lie did II.

one of the most rema rkable light
ming calculators" who ever lived was
Terah Coburn, who was born in Cabot
VT. Sept. l. 1871, and who became an
eminent teacher OF mathematics in sew
eral institutions OF learning His father
was much surprised one day to hear him
repeating the product of several num-
bers, although he had at the time in
question received no other instruction
than such as could be obtained in a small
country school. the curriculum of which
did not include either writing or cipher
ing. The father thereupon proposed
variety of arithmetical questions to his
son, all of which the child answered with
remarkable facility and accuracy. At the
age OF young Coburn was able to solve
the most difiicult questions by the mere
operation OF his mind. Many persons
eminent for their knowledge in mathe-
mates made a point Of seeing and con-
versing with him and they proposed to
him great variety OF questions in order
to test his marvellous powers. Among
these questions were the following:
Give the square OF 99S, s9s?"
After hesitating moment the boy said
it was 999. 9S 0O0 0Ol. and observed that
he produced this result by multiplying
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21

Bug making seems a curious vacation
for woman. but strange as it may seem
an American woman has devoted most
of her life to this odd industry. Artificial
monsters, copies Of microscopic organ
isms are her specially, and some of the
things she makes are 50 horrible and re-
pulsive in appraranc that one seeing
them comes away quite content than in
actual life they are so tiny only AN ar
tifcial vision such as the powerful lens
can detect them, 50 writes Henry Hale in
the Technical World Magazine for June.
TO glance at the bugs seen in the work
shop Of their mai er in contrast with the
atoms under the microscope, however,
one Is amazed At the accurate copy.
Every wing, every claw, the eyes, the
bcak, have been copied so faithfully that
in shape and color they are precisely
alike Yet tho bug model may be so i'm
monsc in proportion to tho hit of a thing
from which it has been designed that the
leg of the gigantic fly may he a hundred
times the size in actual life, while the
foelcrs OF the mosquito stretching out
like Holsters antennae are too small to
be readily distinguish thle in the real in
sect.
The homo of Mrs. Otto Heidcmann in
Washington is good place for nervous
and timid people to avoid for on tables
and shelves and upon the walls are things
that it would $, IN only evil spirits could
crcatc-creatures with great heaks, long,
scale-covercd claws. big bulgng eyes.
one or two have really attractive hair
or feat hcrs-but Appearances are rccep-
tive These are among the most d0itruC-
tive of the insect pests which Mrs. Held
mann models. for the department of agri-
culture and for State boards of agricul-
ture who use them as object lesson 10 in
struct farmers in their lives and habits,
This article with its remarkable illustra-
tions is Il feature OF the Technical World
current issue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
BAD CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.
Aged Woman at Waterbury SuStain<
Two Broken Hips.

Waterbury, May 1S--A very severe ac-
cidcnt occurred to-day while Mrs W f.
Davis was driving a spirited pair Of
horses. taking some guests Of the Wa
terburY Inn for an outing. While cross
ing he bridge on Stowe street on their
return one of the horses beca me sudden
lY frightened and by quick jump
broke a whiffletrce. Mrs. Davis handled
the pair like an expert hut conditions
were all against her. the pole having
dropped to the ground and the result
was general smash. the carriage be-
Ing turned almost bottom side up with
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Grant beneath.
Mrs. Grant was severely injured. both
thighs being broken and suffering other
painful injuries Mrs. Davis thought
herself unnjured, but after the excite
ment was over found herself consider
ably bruised. The other ladies in the
surrey were Mrs ". l.. Farwell and Miss
Evelyn Lease, both Of Montpelier. who
escaped without much injury.
Mrs. Grant is the wife of the well
known Advent peacher. Miles Grant who
is at present in the Holy Land. on ac-
count of her advanced age. Mrs. Grants
injuries are critical ..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
ENGINEER SAW MAN
BRACED ON TRACK

st. Adams, May iS-On arrival here to-
night Engineer Parmalee said he saw
the man a half mile away. leaning
against the south switch as his train
approached Colchester. Dibblc gave no
sign OF nervousness or apprehension. The
engineer turned his head for an instant
as he turned on the injector. and when
next he looked ahead. he saw the old
man standing firmly hraced near the
center of the track with his head bent
over. awaiting the end.
Parmalee instantly set the emergency
brakes but before they could tighten on
the wheels. an inanimate, shapeless mass
shot through the air far in front of the
engine The train was stopped within two
lengths and then backed to where the
body lay beside the track DR.. F. w.
Norris of Swanton. who was on the ira in,
examined the remains and said that
death had been instantaneous
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
BUMPED OVER THE TIES
AND BADLY SCARED

Barre. May 1S-Swinging and humping
over the ties for twenty-five rods and
finally bringing up with a jolt few feet
from dry bridge is the startling cx-
perience that a dozen passengers in tho
smoker Of the Central Vermont train last
coming arc not anxious to face again.
Tho train from the Junction was making
good time and when ii reached tho switch
at the Berlin street crossing at North
Barre. tho rear trucks of the smoker
the last car Of the train jumpcd the rails.
The passengers were thrown from their
seats and tossed about in most alarm
ing manner but all escaped injury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
Instant Death near Colchester Sta
ton of Wesley Dibble, Aged
81 Years.
LEFT NOTE PROVING SUICIDE
Had Been Dependent over Hard Times
and Reported Mentally Deranged-
Leaves wife and Children In
Burlington where Tic Moved
Last Week from Georgia.

Colchester, May 1S.-Tho manglod
body of Wesley Dihble of Burlington,
aged 81 years, was found ON the rail
way track south of the station shortly
before six o'clock this afternoon. He
had walked here from burlington this
morning. had fingered about tn" sta
ton all day, walking up and down the
track on the ends OF the ties and
watching approaching trains. His evil
dent purpose was self destruction but
it was not until thu arrival of the
northbound mail. due at $50 and run
ming tri'e late, that he mustered
courage to throw himself in front of
the engine. His Jaw was fractured
his ribs crushed. both legs broken be-
low the knee and his right arm ground
to a jelly. Death was instantaneous.
The town authorities were notified
and Selectman Arthur Marccau and
Health Officer Burdick Of Winooski held
an inquest. The result of their ind
inCs was one Of evident suicide and
this theory is supported by tn" discoN-
cry of note in tho mans pocket toll
ing whom to notify ~ his death.
Dibble had been out of work and Is
believed to have become Respondent
over hard times. He is also said 30
have been dcrangcd of late.
The body was taken this evening 20
tho homo here OF his brother in law.
Henry Washburn. Dibble had been
employed by Washhurn in past years
as n farm 1ahoror but had lived with
his family in Georgia last winter and
had moved TO Burlington about a week
ago His residence there was at -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
Ira T.. Burnett Of BrattIeboro Hurt in
Automobile Accident

Brattlchoro. May 1S.-rra f. burnett,
aged 10 years. ono OF the two Brattlc-
boro mon hurt in an automobile accident
at Berlin. Conn, a week ago. died in
the hospital at Meridcn. Conn, this
morning. tctanus having developed Satur-
day night. The body was brought here
tonight.
Mr. Burnett was NATIVE of West
Dummorston. He had lived in Brattlc-
boro since 1858, and was employed for 80
years ny the Estcy Organ company. as
foreman of the tuning department
large part Of tho time. Since retiring
he had dealt successfully in stocks He
was a member of Columbian Lodge of
Masons He is survived by two brothers
and sister.
Mr. Burnett and Luther ". Barber
were thrown from an automobile owned
by James r. White of the Wilcox &
White company. Two OF Mr. Barber
ribs were broken. Mr. Rurnett's right
leg was broken near the ankle and the
hone was driven into the ground. Mr..
Barber appears to be recovering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-21
THE "ItkE OE DAYS" cot NTRY

handsome brochure. artistically il
lustrat"d. has been issued by the Grand
Trunk passenger department. telling OF
the beauties OF the Lake Of Bays dis
trct. in the "Highlands of Ontario" A
new feature of this district is the new
Eotel-thc Wawa--at Norway Point. The
hotel itself has page illustra tion re-
fccting the summer glories Of wood
land and water. with a brood of seven
wild geese soaring Skyward beyond tho
tower. The concise description embodcs
the story of charming resort.
The very pretty duo tone photo cnCrav-
ingS show the beauties of the new fairy
land far more effectively than words
can do. 4 copy can be obtained free on
application to r.. II. Boynton. $50 Wash
ington Street Boston, Mass.