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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

number includes those cases in which
the fact of intemperance was alleged
in the bin OF complaint or established
by the evidence, although nStSsPeci-
fed among the grounds for which the
divorce was granted.
The remaining cases are those in
which there was no reference to in
temperance, or no evidence that in
temperance eXistd as a cOntTibutory
cause. In some of these cases the
record was SO meager that the alb
sence of any mention of intemPer-
ance would Justify no conclusions
But in the majority of instances it
would create q strong presumption
that intemperance did not exist OF
was not cOntTibutOYy cause.
IntempeTaRce was rel UrTied as an
indirect cause in 14,S7S, or IL per
cent. of the divorces granted to hus-
bands; and in 115,409, or 1873 per
cent, of the divorces granted 70 wives
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

The following interesting data on
marriage and divorce is from report
just published by the Department. OF
Commerce and Labor. bureau of the
census, S. n. d. North, director:
Covers q Period Of Twenty Years.
The compilation of statistics of
marriage and divorce which has just
been completed by the Bureau of the
Census covers a period of 20 years
from 1887 to 1906, inclusive II is
the second statistical investigation of
this character authorized by the fed
eTal government, the earlier inquiry
being carried out through the agency
of the Department (now Bureau) of
Labor
The former inquiry. like the pres
ent. covered a period of 20 years
from 1867 to 1885, inclusiye-so that.
taken together, the two Investigations
comprise a compilation of the mar
rage and divorce statistics of the
United States for a period of 40 years
Marriage Statistics.
The statistics of marriages are con-
fined to a mere enumeration of the
number OF marriages. 1t was not
deemed practicable to compile any de-
tails such as the ages of the contract
Ing parties, prior marital status, place
OF BlEtuf &C Al tue IlNeSLl-
CATION, covering the years 1857 to
1885. marriage returns were secured
for only LIS out of 2.627 counties. or
about two-thirds of the total number
The returns secured by the present
investigation were much more com
piete. Out of 2,803 counties, not IN
Guiding those in the state of South
Carolina. where no marriages are re-
corded, there were only 164 for which
the returns were not complete and
only % for which they were entirely
lacking
The total number of marriages re-.
corded by the present investigation
was 12.832,044.
Of the states and territories Indian
Territory has the highest marriage
rate $3.50 per ] 900 unmarried aduH
population) and California the lowest
(22.S). (See Table 81 It should be
noted, however, that the rate for
California is for the state exclusive OF
San Francisco county, where the
records were destroyed by the earth
quake in 1906. Ten states or terri
tories had a marriage rate in excess
Of 30 per 1000 unmarried adult popu-
iation: Tennessee (4O.4, Georgia
t42.2D Utah t43). Alabama C43.0.
mississippi (45.91, Oklahoma C46l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

between divorces granted To husband
and those granted to wife is very
marked. But the difference IS not sc
great in these cases where the di-
v0rce was granted for adultery as il
is for the other principal grounds OF
divorce.
Contested Cases.
Only 15-4 per cent of the divorces
granted (lSST to 1906) were returned
as contested, and probably In many OF
these cases the contrasting was hardly
more than foTmality, perhaps not
extending beyond the fling of an
answer, which often has the effect of
expediting the process of obtaining
the divorce
The proportion of contested cases
is slightly larger for divorces granted
10 the wife than Cor those granted tc
the husband. which would indicate
that the husband is more disposed &c
Continued on Page Fourteen)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

SOME INTERESTING STATISTICS
GATHERED BY THE DEPART
MENT OF COMMERCE AND La
BOB SHOWING THE NUMBER OF
MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES, THE
VARIOUS CAUSES OF THE LAT
TER AND THE PERCENTAGE IN
STATES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

these delicate tissues and sur
faces by the continual contact
with impure blood causes ir-
ritation and an unhealthy dis
charge, producing all the we'll
known symptoms of Catarrh,
such as mucuS dropping
back into the throat, buZzing
noises in the head and ears,
Stuffy feeling in the nose,
watery eyes, headaches, slight
fever, a general weakness of
the body, impaired health, etc.
Even the lungs become af-
fected by the continual pas
sage of impure blood through
them if the trouble is allowed
TO remain in the system.
S. S. S. cures Catarrh by
cleansing the blood of all the
impure catarrhal matter, and
at the same time building UP
the system by its unequaled
tonic effects. II goes into the
circulation and attacks the
disease at its head and re-
moves every trace of impurity
that is causing the trouble.
In plain language, S. S. S.
puriRcS :iIc blood so that the
mucous Things and tissues
are all supplied with healthy,
life-giYing properties, instead
of being saturated with un-
healthy catarrhal matter.
Then the inflamed and irri-
tated membranes and surfaces
heal, every symptom diSap-
pears, the stomach is toned up
and Catarrh thoroughly cured.
disease ran mayer kA TNRFf7 o.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14
COMPLETE cURR.

took S S S for CatSTTh win very pleasing
results and gave IL TO my gnter who was sufeT-
ing with bad case OF CataTTh- She took II ac-
cording TO directions and II made a conpIste and
lasting cure for her. I cheeTfully recommend
$. S. s. a certain cure for CStsrrh
hrs. L. E CLARKE.
Rosebud, Texas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14
No ONE COULD HAVE BrRN MORSE

Gentemen:-I had cztsuh for about fifteen
years, and no man could have been worse tired
everything could hear 0f and could little I'M
PIovenent from the FIRST bottle and after taking Il
a sheEt while was cured This was sIx Years ago
ana am as wen today any man.
think CataTTh Is a blood disease, and know
there IS nothing earth better fer the blood than
S. S. s. Melody thinks more Of S. S. s, than DO
Yours truly, Il. MATSON
LapceI, klcl.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

When S. S S. Catarrh do merely
checks the symptoms for short time Some local applications will do
that by simply cleansing and soothing the aed
but all the while the which produces Catarr system
and at the first cold dSagreeabe spell of weather.
returns with all its annoying symptoms
Catah blood disease which causes general inflammation of
the inner Innings membranes of the body The seaSng
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14
S. S. S. CURED HIM.


Gentlemen;-I wrote you some time ago, giving
you an account Of my suffering with an awful case
OF CstarTh. had all the symptoms that accom-
pany this disease, such mucgs dropping in to the
throat, constant desire TO hawk ana spit, feehnE
OF oTynesS IN the throat, cough and splitting upon
nslnE IN the morning, scAbs forming IN the nose,
which required much effort 70 blow out sometimes
causing the nose 10 bleed and leaving re with
SICK heao9che- had thus suffered fer ave years
AS soon as heard from You / commenced to
take ). s. s as YOU advised, and after had taken
several bottles, noticed change for the better
TINS encouraged, I continued TO take it and in 2
short while was entirely cured.
JUDS0N A. BELLAM.
SIS Hun ST., Manchester, va.
NOSE STOPPED UP AND INCEsSANr COUGH.
Gcntlemen:-I suffered for a long time with a
case OF CatarTh. and took great deal Of medicine
without any beneat. Several doctors told me
could net be cured.
had a continual headache, my cheeks had
grown purple, my nose was always stepped Up, nv
breath had s,ekening asa disgusting oder, and
c0ughed incessdntly.
fheard Of YOU S S. s. asd wrote to vcu. On
your recommendation, cOmmeaeed TO use it, and
after taking several bottles was cured and Rave
never since had the slightest symptom OF the disease
VIII always be glad 70 recommend IL 70 other
sufferers Respectfully
MRS Il. I. wESSERMAN.
27le Caroline ST., St. Louis, No.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-02-14

and Caarh thoroughly cured The Inflammation produces the
disease be permanently relieved until the been
removed from The blood This S. S S. will do and then
haStenS the return Of perfect health.
If suffering Yh Caah begin the of s. by
ridvng out the and building system
Of the trouble. Beeon Catarr
desired free all who S S. all drug
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, ATLANTA GA.
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Continued on Page Fourteen)
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
and married her.
and married her.
But none of the family know that had
been burglar or how | came TO know
them.
The Father of a Soldier.

A story told of Gen. Joseph Wheeler,
by one who is described in the New York
Times as having seen the incident, illus
trates again the old saying that the great
men are the simplest and the kindliest.
at was at Montauk, during the war
with SPAIN" he began. "With several
other officers was in General Wheeler's
tent, and we were busy with details of
supplying the hospitals.
"Outside there was group of civilians.
They were waiting to get passes TO see
friends in the hospitals. Most Of them
carried baskets filled with dainties, which
had to be inspected so that the soldiers
would not be killed with kindness.
"Among the civilians there was one
who was burdened by nothing heavier
than his stolid sadness. They had all
crowded close, in their eagerness to get
the passes, when one of the officers of the
medical corps ordered the sergeant to
shove them back, and with unnecessary
gruffness told them TO 60 about their bus
mess, as General Wheeler was too busy
to see them for some hours.
"The big mamie looked TO be Ger
man, and he was one-was instant in obe-
dience; but the others were moving back
slowly, when Wheeler threw open the
flap OF his tent and asked what the trou-
BILE was.
"Here are lot of people, the officer
replied, who want hospital passes.
None of us has had anything to eat since
breakfast, and so told them to go away
"ttAs have had no luncheon in three
days. Wheeler replied, 4 think you
might miss lunch just once, and then
he turned to the group.
"The big German drew himself into as
soldierly position as his age and robust
ness would permit. He saluted as they
do in Europe, palm forward. General
Wheeler advanced, answered the salute,
and asked what he could do for him.
"T know by telegraph mine boy is
Dead said the German. My frau is too
much mid sorrow to come, and, respect
fully, general, ! want his body to bury in
the Lutheran cemetery. You will that
permit2'
General Wheeler extended both hands
to his visitor, and said, MY heart is with
you, sir, and am at your service. There
are horrors and glories in war. You
have been a soldier?'
"Yes. was hit three times at Sedan.
"Then you are proud that your boy
died for his flag
"Yes, and God bless you, general.
"Then General Wheeler said, 4 want
you to see that this gentleman is given
the body OF his son, and that it is escorted
to the train with guard of honor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
The Comet Is Coming.

Much curiosity and excitement will be
caused next year by the return OF Hal
ley's comet, the largest and most spec
tacular that ever visited our solar system
during historic time. Astronomers can
not tell us the exact day the comet will
cross the earth's orbit and therefore can
not determine whether any danger
threatens. II is not wholly impossible
for a comet to greatly iniure the earth and
less impossible that il might come so close
to the earth that animal and human health
would be impaired. The chances, how
ever, are immensely against any danger
next year from Halley's comet.
Probabilities are that we will see in
this comet the finest display and the most
wonderful ever witnessed by many peo-
pie now living. This comet returns
every 76 years, and those who might re-
member its last visit must now be at least
so years old.
Astronomers are not sure as to its form
during the coming appearance, as it has
frequently changed its appearance. 1t is
the first comet definitely recorded in his
tory, it having caused great alarm more
than 1000 years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
Where to Pat a Horse.

A horse lover, who is also learned in
the ways of horses, has been tryingto in
duce kindly disposed persons who pet
horses to do so in a manner that will give
the animals pleasure. Most persons
stroke the horses nose, an operation which
only a well behaved animal will tolerate,
and, even he cannot be said to get satls-
faction out of such caressing. Gentle rub
bing over his eyes or up between his ears
gives him great pleasure, because here
are several nerve centers that are stimu-
lated by the friction. Most of those who
know how to pet horse properly were
brought up in the country and thus learned
to know horse as city boys can never
do
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

The cancer scientists ofNew York have
decided after long and patient investi-
CATION that cancer Is neither infectious
nor contagious. Their opinion Is that
cancer is a growth the result Of peculiar
conditions Of the body. and that there Is
no cancer germ. One Of the learned
scientists said: "You can breathe cancer,
walIow in cancer, handle cancer with cut
hands, and not be In danger OF contract
ing the disease. simply because cancer IS
not germ disease; you cannot get cancer
by eating fish, meat vegetables or anything
else, nor by drinking water, liquor or any
kind Of liquid whatever" The Columbia
experts explain that cancer Is caused bs
the abnormal growth OF muscle cells.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

An Iishman long resident in New
York sent for friend in the old country
to come over and improve his fortunes in
the New World.
Meeting him at Ellis Island and getting
him past the formalties Of the Immigrant
Bureau he thought he would give Dinny
touch OF "high life"
They turned into a famous refreshment
dispensa,ory on Broadway-the preserip-
ton mixologist squared offand inquired
"Well, gents, what'll II be2"
Mr.. O'Shea. with one elbow on the bar
and his foot on the rail, said:
"Oi think III haye eocktail-what's
yours, Misther ShaughneSsy2"
"Well, Il it's all the same to yez. I'll
take a bit OF the brist or leg-be iabbers,
Oh don't tink Oi eud swally the ieathcrs"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

Postmaster General Hitchcock has de-
cided to discontinue the new green special
delivery stamp and return to the familiar
blue stamp showing a special delivery
messenger boy mounted on bicycle. In
the great rush with which the mails must
be handled many letters bearing the new
stamp have escaped treatment as special
delivery matter because Of its similarity In
size and color 10 the one cent stamp.
The issuance OF the blue stamp will begin
at once. The Postoiiice Department Is
preparing to issue a new postal card COM
posed of much better paper than the one
in present use, which is inferior TO the
product OF almost every other country.
The present iour-year contract expires
December 81 next.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
Parts and Signs Of Goodness.

II a man be gracious and courteous to
strangers il shows he is citizen OF the
world and that his heart is no island cut
off from other lands. but continent that
joins them. II he be compassionate to-
ward the Affections Of others il shows
that his heart is like a noble tree that is
wounded itself when ii gives the balm.
II he easily pardons and omits otfenses II
shows that his mind is planted above in
juries. so that he cannot be shot. II he
be thankful for small benefits II shows
that he weighs mems minds and not their
trash. But, above all. II he have ST.
Paul's perfection. that he could wish 10 be
an anathema from Christ for the salvation
OF his brethren, il shows much OF his di-
vine nature. and kind OF conformity with
Christ himself.-BGcoH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

An interesting freak Of lightning Is re-
ported from Powhatan county, Va, dur
ing storm few days ago, as a result OF
which Miss HiIda Clark Is mourning a
costly jeweled garter, one silk stocking
and one slipper. Miss Clark was swing
ing in a hammock on the veranda OF her
home, when the flash Of lightning came
and with il scream from Miss Clark.
She was found sitting In the hammock
dazed. The bolt had struck her garter
clasp, torn off the garter, ripped of The
stocking and shattered her slipper and
then passed into the floor. Miss Clark
soon recovered from the shock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
Alone In Saw MIN At Midnight

unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms or
cold, w. ]. Atkins worked as Night
Watchman, at Banner Springs, Tenn;
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. AT last he had
TO give up work. He tried many reme-
dies but all failed until he used DR.. Kings
New Discovery. "After using one bot
tle." he writes, 81 went back to work as
well as ever" Severe Colds, stubborn
Coughs. inflamed throats and sore lungs,
Heuiorrhages, Group and Whooping
Cough get quick relief and prompt cure
from this glorious medicine. SOC and w.
Trial bottle free, guaranteed by Hills
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

"Rastus," said the soIicitous employer,
didn't warn you against the dangers Of
intemperance?"
"YasSir."
Didn't tell you not to drink anything
stronger than ginger ale2"
"Da's de word dat done bother me.
couldn't remember dat ger-ale part. !
done my bes', but all | could recolleck
were de first syllable"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

A hungry Irishman went into a restau-
rant on Friday and said to the waiter:
Shave yez any whale 2"
mo"
''Have yez any shark?"
"No."
"Have yez any swordfsh ?"
"No."
"Have yez any iellyfish ?"
"No."
"All right" said the Irishman. "Then
bring me ham and eggs and beefsteak
smothered with onions. The Lord knows
asked for fish,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
Men Past Fifty In Danger.

Men past middle life have found COM
fort and relief in Foley's Kidney Remedy,
especially for enlarged prostate gland,
which is very common among elderly
men. L. E. Morris, Dexter, KY, writes !:
'Up to year ago my father suffered from
kidney and bladder trouble and several
physicians pronounced il enlargement OF
the prostate gland and advised an opera
ton. On account of his age we were
afraid he could not stand il and | recon-
mended Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the
first bottle relieved him, and after taking
the second bottle he was no longer trou-
bled with this complaint. HilPs Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

A young woman in Central Park over
heard an old negress call TO a piccaninny;
"Come back, Exy, Exy"
Excuse me-" said the young woman,
"but isn't that queer name for baby,
Aunty?"
"Dat amt her full Ilame," explained
the woman with pride, "dat's jes' de pei
name call fer short. Dat chile got
mighty grand name. Her ma picked i
out in a medicine book. Yessum, de
cfile's full name is Eczema"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

A travelling salesman stopping at a ho-
tel IN country town on circus day refused
TO use the wet and soiled crash towel in
the lobby.
The colored porter said deprecatingiy:
"BoSs, IS men has wiped dere hans on
dat tow1 dis mornin' an you is de fust to
complain"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17
OF Those Who Walk Alone.

Women there are on earth most sweet and high.
Who lose their own, and walk bereft and lonely.
Loving that one lost heart until they die,
Loving il only.
And so they never see beside them grow
Children. whose coming is like breath Of flowers;
Consoled by subter love the angels know
Through childless hours.
Good deeds they do; they comfort and they bless.
In duties others put off till the morrow:
Their look is balm. their touch is tenderness
To all In sorrow.
Betimes the world smiles at them as twere shame.
This maiden guise. long after youths departed;
But in Gods book they bear another name
'The faithful-hearted"
Faithful in life and faithful unto death,
Such souls, in sooth, illume with luster splendid
That gmpsed. glad land wherein the vision SAITH
Earth's wrongs are ended.
Richard Burton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

A little boy huniedIy entered a drug
store and asked the clerk for bottle OF
liniment and some china cement.
why" said the clerk, that's funny
combination. What do you want with
those things 2"
"Ma nit dad with teacup and broke
it," exclaimed the boy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

Colds that hang on weaken the consti-
tuition and develop into consumption.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures persistent
coughs that refuse to yield to other treat
ment. Do not experiment with untried
remedies as delay may result in your cold
settling on your lungs. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

NelI-What excuse did Mr.. Goodleigh
offer for kissing your
Belle-He said he was merely obeying
the Golden Rule-to do unto others as he
would have others do unto him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

81 say, pa, is a man from Poland called
a Pole 2"
Eyes, my son."
Then, pa, why isn't man from Iiol-
land called a hole2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

"That girl Is afraid Of her shadow"
said the young woman.
"WeIl," answered the young man, "lf
its shadow cast while wearing one OF
Of these new-fashioned hats, don't blame
her."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

Teachef-Freddy, you must not laugh
out loud IKE that in the school room.
Freddy didn't mean TO do Il. was
smiling when all Of sudden The smile
busted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

Many Of our citizens are drifting to-
wards Bright's disease by neglectlng
symptoms Of kidney and bladder trouble
which FoIey's Kidney Remedy will quick
ly cure. Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

"It is the duty Of feyery man and woni-
an to be married at the age OF twenty
two" said the lecturer.
"Well," said woman Of thirty, with
some asperity, you needn't tell me that.
Talk TO the men,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

Everyone would be benefited by taking
FoIey's Orino Laxative for constipation,
stomach and liver trouble, as IT sweetens
the stomach and BREATH gently stimulates
the liver and regulates the bowels and is
much superior to pills and ordinary laxa-
tives. Why not try FoIey's Orino Laxa-
tive today? Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

Jack-I kissed her when she wasn't
looking.
Tom-What did she do?
Jack-Kept her eyes closed the rest OF
the evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-06-17

"Gayboy has given up horses and drink
and all his bad habits and has settled
down in quiet little place in the sub
urbs."
"Where 2"
"The cemetery"