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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
General Washinoson on Lootina.

Headquarters. Sept. 0, 1776.-The
Gen'l Is Resolved to put stop to Plum
dering or converting Publick or Private
Property to their own Use when taken
OF or found by any Soldier. he there
fore calls upon all the Men to exert
themselves against II, and II the Coll.
or other Officers Of Regis see or know
Of any Horses. furniture. Merchandise
and such other Property I'm the hands
OF any Officer or Soldier and does not
Immediately take hold Of It. giving
immediate notice Of 1t to their Briga-
deer Gen'l, such Officers will be deem
ed a Party. brought to Court Martial
& broke with Infamy. For let 1t ever
be Remembered that no Plundering
Army was ever Successful one. =
From General Washington's Personal
Order Book In Journal Of American
History.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
A REAL ESTATE EXPERT.
His Right to the Title Not Shaken by
Cross Examination.

The late Mr.. N. J. Bradlee was sum-
moned to appear as an expert on real
estate In Boston some years ago In
lawsuit over the value Of certain prop
erty. The lawyer on the other side.
not knowing Mr.. Bradlee, undertook
TO counteract his testimony. In the
cross examination the questions and
answers were somewhat as follows:
what did you say your business
was, Mr.. Bradleef" began the lawyer.
"Well, / have charge Of n good many
trusts. mostly real estate" said Mr..
Bradlee. How much real estate have
you ever had charge Of at one timer"
well, don't think can say exactly"
"But how much should you guess?"
II couldn't even guess" "well, sir.
would you say 1t was $1,000 WORTH
IL should put II as high as that, GER
tainly." would you put 1t as high as
S100O0Y Eyes" Fifteen thousandT'
Eyes" twenty-five thousand?" yes"
Fifty thousand?" "Yes." "a hun
dred thousandY" "Yes." "Five hun
dred thousandT yes" "a millionT
Eyes" "well. how many millions"
roared the astonished lawyer, who
only now began to discover that he
had caught a tartar "Well." said
Mr.. Bradlee very coolly, II told you at
the start couldn't say, but since you
insist on It will roughly estimate 1t
at say a hundred millions" "You
may stand down." said the attorney
who was soon nonsuited.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Old Thouahts on April.

Old Nikolas Breton, In those delight
full fantasies" (162G OF his, grew more
lyrical over April than over any other
month. One reads such n passage as
this with delight: "The Larke and the
Lambe look up at the Sun. and the
labourer is abroad by the dawning OF
the day: Sbeepes eyes in Lambs heads
tell kind hearts strange tales, while
faith and troth make the true Lovers
knot: the aged haires find fresh life,
and the youthful cheeks are as red as
a cherry. 1t were a world to set down
the worth of this moneth; but In
summe. thus conclude. l hold 1t the
Heavens blessing. and the Earths COM
ort."-London Chronicle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Called His Bluff.

A young woman OF smart wit and
striking beauty presided at one Of the
stalls at Paris charity bazaar.
Among the small crowd which pressed
round the fair vender was a young
man Of mrch assurance. who gazed
upon the girl with freedom and affect
ed to admire the various fancy arti-
cles exposed for sale. but bought moth
ing.
what will you please to buyT' ask
ed mademoiselle. with an exquisite
smile.
"Oh." replied the young dandy. with
a languishing look, what most wish
to buy is unhappily not for SALE"
Tell me what you wish?" she re-
sponded.
"Oh. no: dare not declare my wish
es."
Nevertheless let me know what you
wish to buy" persisted the fair sales
woman.
"well, then, since you demand 1t.
should like ringlet OF your glossy
black hair"
She manifested no embarrassment at
the bold request. but with pair Of
scissors Immediately clipped OF one of
her beautiful locks and handed II to
the astonished youth. remarking that
the price was only 500 francs.
Her audacious admlrer was thunder
struck with the demand. but dared not
demur. as by this time group had
collected and were listening to the
conversation. So he took the hair.
paid over the money and left the hall.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12

The young lady. with her fiance. was
awaiting street car. After several
cars had passed and they could not
get aboard the young man became i'm
patient. When the next car stopped at
the corner he leaped upon the platform
and said in pleading terms, Come on,
Mary; we can manage to squeeze In
here. can't weY The young woman
colored slightly. but bravely replied.
II suppose we can, dear, but don't you
think we had better wait until we get
e?"-Buffalo Commercial.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
MAIDS OF HONOR.
Their Position In the Royal Household
Of England.

Of England.
Maids OF honor are chosen by the
queen herself from among the daugh-
tiers of peers, who II not themselves
connected with the royal household
are personal friends Of her majesty.
A letter is always sent to the parents
Of the young lady requesting that as a
personal favor to the queen she may
be permitted to attend at court. AS
the position is undeniable and the sal
AIRY is 1900 year, the request is inva-
rlably accepted. and then the newly
chosen maid receives from the lord
chamberlain the command for her first
"wait"
The first thing brought to the maid
OF honor Is her badge. which is min
iature picture Of the queen set In brill
liants and suspended to ribbon. Just
before the dinner hour the maid Of
honor In waiting has to stand in the
corridor outside the queens private
apartments She carries a bouquet,
which on entering the dining room
she lays Mt the right hand Of the
queens plate.
The maid of honor sits at dinner
next to the gentleman on the queens
right This rule is relaxed when royal
guests are present After dinner I'M
less otherwise commanded, the maid
of honor retires to her own room,
whence. however, she Is frequently
fetched to read. sing, play the plano or
take hand at cards.-Cassel's Satur-
day Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12

virchow, the German scientist, said
the way to live long is to "be born
with n good constitution. take care OF
II when you are young. always have
something to do and be resigned II
you find you cannot accomplish all you
wish" II Is easier TO live long with
a poor con; .itution than TO violate the
other conditions and reach old age.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12

Dolly-we had to practice Chopin
for three hours today. mamma.
Mrs. Parvenoo-Really. my dear.
shoppin' Is all very well. but your
papa sent you to the ladies' hacademy
to learn music an that sort o. thing
London Mail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12

The very act Of life. so far as I have
been able TO observe consists In forti-
tude and perseverance. Sir Walter
Scott
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27

You will save matn'; i' before buying you call and eX"lainc ,he stock of the Union Furniture Company. Even if you should buy elsewhere the knowledge you get of values at our store will enable you to buy to better advantage elsewhere. but we know that if you see our offerings and prices we will get your order. 3-7
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27
HOUSE PASSES A
 PR0Hi. MEASURE
Bin to Provide That Liquor Selling Shall Be Illegal in Arkansas Meets With Approval.

Little Rock, March 26--The house yesterday, by vote of IS to 33. pas sed the statutory statewide prohibit tion bill by Representatives Little, Parks and White. The bill was dis cussed, both pro and con, as was the Gam bill, and it was no surprise yesterday afternoon when the vote was taken showing the passage of the bill by substantial majority.
 MT. Little. joint author of the bill made a final speech in favor of the measure. He offered no criticism for those 'who opposed the bill. He Thought for the bill on temperance motives strictly, and said he had no personal ambition in seeking the pas tage of the bill.
 Although the galleries were not fill ei as much as when the Gam bill was up for discussion and final pas Eage, there was a considerable crowd present The passage of the bill. the reconsideration of the vote, and the tabling of the reconsideration was greeted With cheering.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27
MASON & WHITE,

Transfer Wood and Coal Company. We have on hand a quantity of hickory wood. We will deliver to any part of the city on short notice
 Old Phone 1000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27
E. c. HORNER IS
 ON LEVEE BOARD

Granting the dying request of Jas. Levee Board, Gov George w. Dona- ghey yesterday morning appointed t. c. Horner, Helena banker, to auc- ceed him.
 Sheriff k. F. MilWee, of G!arenda al a brother-in-law of James k. Busa was with him when he died and con yeyed to Governor Donaghev the re- quest, and the appointment was made E. c. Horney will serve under this ID. E6intment until the expirat e the term of James k. Bush. in ii}3
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27
WOULD ABOLISH
 STA7EHOUSE TAX
Senate Passes Bill to Eliminate From Assessments Item for New Capitol Construction by Good Majority.

Little Rock, March 26.-The main question in the Senate yeste rday was the state capitol tax be abolished and 1t was answered in the atilrma tive yesterday afternoon by a roll call vote of F to 9. This was the main debate of the day. Other Senate busi- ness was transacted. but nothing ot statewide importance.
 Senator Keel of Jackson made q speech In favor of the. abolition of the state capitol tax: He declared there Is enough money in the state treasury to the credit of the state capitol fund to complete the building and that it would not be good juds- ment or good politics to continue the collection of the tax. He held the Republicans of the state would De possessed of an effective cudgel If the state should get on a scrip basis, and if for no other than political reasons, the senator from Jackson urged the discontinuance of the tax.
 Senator Waldcy of Garland. who. it is presumed, will soon be succeed ed by Senator Williams of Garland. introduced a bill which tends to re enact the Amis anti-gambling bill with the exception that Garland coun ty is saved from the provisions of the bill The bill was read twice and referred to the JuIicary Committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27
WHEN HER
 BACK ACHES
| Woman Finds All Her Energy and
 Ambition Slipping Away.

Ambition Slipping Away.
 Pine Bluff women know how the aches and pains that come when the kidneys fail make life burden. Back ache. hip pains, headaches, dizzy spells, distressing urinary troubles, all tell of sick kidneys and warn you of the stealthy approach of diabetes, dropsy and Bright's disease Doan's Kidney Pills permanently cure all these disorders. Here's proof of IL in Pine Bluff woman's words : Mrs. II. F. Pitman, IF Beach St., Pine Bluff, Ark. says: T do not ;! know what 1 would have done had ] 1 suffered terribly from backache and pains Ill various parts of my body. was always tired and run down, had no ambition and experienced frequent nervous spells. Every remedy tried failed to help me and WAS discourag- cd. Having Deans Kidney Pills
 
 te try them and procured q box from the MannTankersley Drug Co. After 1 had taken them short time, there WAS NO question !n my mind as to the outcome of their use 1 mprov- cd from the first and when l had finlshed the contents of four boxes esG tic remedy. was without sign of my cid trouble. l nm now in good health and intend to remain so by taking an occasional box of Doau's Kidney Pills have told many of my friends about Doan's Kidney Pills, as have had such absolute proof of the!~ merit as q Kidney remedy
 For sale by all dealers. Price 5n cents. Foster-Milburn Go, Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United States
 Remember the narne ne--Doan sand take ne nther
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27

S'I have been somewhat costiye, but Doan's Regulets gave just the results desired. The act mildly and regulate the bowels perfectly ."--George B. Krause, 306 Walnut Ave. Altoona, Pa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27

Colonel Gus Waterman, of Dumas, Is In this city. visiting his family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-27

Woods Liver Medicine Is a liver regulator which brings quick relief so sick headache constipation. bil iousness and other symptoms of liver disorders. Particularly recommended for Jaundice, Chills, Fever Malaria. The $1.00 size contains 2 - times as much as the soc size. Sold by Dr. McCammon & Son.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13
IL his steam in the eff.

go further and. exhaustng all his steam in the eff
fort breaks do
The BODY is inst like that epp;na -
breaks down when the physical energy is overtaxed
That energy is electricity have here the means Of
lenishing the electricity of body and that is
the basis my treatment.
Decay in old is similar TO general delibitv in
younger men. Years have nothing to do with it, In
each case it is the failure the stomach to
SUFFICIENT energy to supply the demands by the
vital organs
How quickly we fail when the stomach fails 70
digest the food! That shuts supply of energy
1 have hundreds of instances where
men of 70 to 80 have returned to the hard labor of
their youth with vim after having my app-
ance three months.
One decrepit old 75 had in youth been a
blacksmith After using my appliance he took up
MS tools and he work hard as he did at
50. He says he is old young
Another man of 70 said he had been crippled with
rheumatism for 45 years. He pronounces himself
cured and vigorous he youth
Another, who a wreck 49. said that he
mad been so for 20 years, cured three years
Klondike. He returned few months ago and said
that he had stood the terrible privaons better than
hundreds OF young men.
i could cite thousands of similar Incidents When
you see that have fifty thousand voluntary testi-
monials and that there is hamlet this country
without one by my appliance. you viii
understand that my experience has been broad
MY treatment is In where
strehgth is lacking whether in the stomach
heart, Kidneys liver any other part. My appliance
gives soothing, constant electric glow, which -
taken up by the body, just takes up water
II cures rheumatism in any guise, well every
other form Of pain
Il enthusiast YOU say. Why should T not
be- have the gratitude thousands people who
have been cured by my Eectroyigor after The fail
ure OF the best physicians enthusiastic because
cure for the least expenditure of that known
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13
Il9 Or. RAIAIl @-
AND THEMTILd0N DOLLARS
cJN0DR0ChEIFELdlER OFFERS
FOR a HEALTHY STOMACH

Mrs. NJ E. sergent. 1927 LIE Roy avenue. Berkeley,
Cal, writes:
For the treatment female complaints your
method using electricity is ahead OF the ordinary
used by doctorsonly too frequently do physi-
clans upon their patients dangerous operations
Yigor.
Y thank you the help your treatment has given
me-"
Mr.. ]. w. Lunbeck. 81 Lighthouse Ave. Santa Cruz,
Cal, says:
Il thnl, Electro Vigor is the most wonderful rem
ey earth. for it of dropsy. catarrh rheu-
matism and weakness which made life miserable TO
me.
Doctors said could not live. but Electro Vigor
has robust health. and give 1t credit
for saving my life. l 81 old and working IA
hours day. feel strong young horse
There were letters from prominent
whose If DR.. Hall permitted to publish
them sufficient guarantee of the genuineness
of cure Among these several prominent ply
scians spoke highly of the treatment from per-
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13

knowing that it is business to do all I
every patient. My patients my friends. They
building my success
Then questioned Dr. Hall in regard to his Electro
Figor and asked him wherein it was much better
than other similar contrivances.
That is simple" replied the do tor. Il have
devoted twenty years TO the perfection of my appl
aEce. have defects fast they appeared
in actual and have supplied features
to time that Eectro-Vtgor is in a by itself"
Electro -vigor is electric No other
electric appliance is like itno other be made like
it, for it is patented by the L. S. Government electro
Vigor a body battery while you sleep. 1t has
dry batteries which generate continuous of
electricity require charging My appliance is
equipped with burning electrodes and its powerful
current be made mild desired by regulating
device 1t burn or blister the skin The only
sensation gentle soothing glow. Compared with it.
all socaed electric belts inventions of the black
smiths hammer
1T is not that point, however, that my
cess has been founded My immense business is due
to knowledge of the effect of electricity
upon the ailments treated end the way
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13

Entirely; 1 willing to trust his decision.
"A great wealthy suffering tortures
end dosing themselves with drugs without relief
never try remedy like mine because they repose
more confidence in their family physicians, who be-
eve that electricity is remedy of the future
today and advise their patients
I tell that electricity is remedy of today;
1t has been grand remedy for the past years
have studied this subject carefully than any
physician ever studied his books I can show
results am curing day who
able to get any benefit from drugs"
rs it true, doctor, that your patients are mostly
Yes. When rich is sick he calls in his doc
tor who writes prescription looks wise and the
rich man has confidence that he will tomor-
row lie feels better perhaps because the can
1901 nature for while But after while doctor
looks wise and 1t doesn't do the rich man any good
and the first thing he knows price
and he has to it, the doctor can help him no
~ -
When poor man gets sick he the same way
but he soon gets tired the doctor bills and takes
his case in his hands anu comes to me- l cure
usually poor men Rich mems doctors will not let
them
You can not possibly estimate the true import of
this discovery OF Professor Loeb, Dr. Hall. ut
means more happiness TO the civilized than has
1oowed any discovery fo< will bring about
the general recognition the great possibilities which
exist In the application electricity for the
walton of the Vgor
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13

Now, DOCTOR" l said your theory sounds very
good but give me any bona hde evidence of
cures to back up your statement? You know that
there great many advertised remedies and this
case of Mr.. Rockefeller, who has the hands of
the best physicians years, is very good proof that
few of the remedies successful"
That is my strongest argument" said the doctor
Here letters from prominent people, given me
without solicitation. these patients and
secure them a verifcation of what is contained
in their letters"
Thereupon Hall showed a file containing
letters many the best-known people in the
city, outside places. random
picked and reproduce of them here
The doctor told that many his beststestimonals
could published the patients though recon-
mending the treatment privately, object to publicity
Mr.. Thos. F. Higgins, well-known railroad man
of 1850 22d street, San Francisco says:
Electro Vigor cured of Indigestion kidney and
liver after taken great quantities of
recommending your treatment to all sufferers from
similar ailments"
Mr.. VIM. Rockefeller, La Mone CAL writes:
condition continual drain had debiitated my sys-
tenn and, invariably happens, the nervous system
broke down also. To man in such condition
life is nothing but burden / am happy to say
that perfectly healthy full of energy
all through the of Electro-vigor'
Mr.. A. s. Gum. 941 Vallejo street San Francisco
writes:
Your Electro-vigor is fine thing and does all
claim for il. recommend it all who are
afflicted with rheumatism or nervous ailments.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13
ELEOTRICITY IS NATURES REMEnv

Ihe day Is drawing near when physicians who now
in experimental stage viii awaken to the fact thai
while they have been waiting [ have been working
and that electricity supply possesses marvellous
curative powers in where drugs only stimu-
late.
And my is not limited to stomach troubles
Any organ of the body, part lacks the neces
vitality to perform its natural functions can be
restored by my method 1t gives strength; it makes
the blood rich and red nerves
puts life and vim into the brain and muscles it lust
makes good man out Of a bad in every way
With Electro-Vigor rheumatism in it's worst
lorns' cure pains and acnes weak nerves general
debility and any other trouble which by
restoring strength"
Dr. Hall has only proved that electricity is
the substance Of life organic vitality but has
gone so far to perfect the known means OF
plenshing that force In it is His
Vigor is the natural scientific study
coupled with experience and mechanical skill.
The current supplied by this appliance enters the
that the nerves vital organs absorb as freely
as hungry baby drinks milk This force added to
urates every vital part and soon transforms the
bfitated body into natural storage battery. which
generates its health closes the
to disease and debility.
Before leaving the doctor Informed me that he had
been student of this subject for twenty years and
mad never seen case where his EIectro-VigOr
properly applied without grand results. He stated
that he would be glad give free test OF its
any who would upon him from 9 A. NJ 10
Dr. c. Hall. 7O2 Market street San Francisco in
closing this he would send free his beautifully
illustrated book with prices of his appliances
other valuable information.
San Francisco
Please send me yOur~free 1oo-page book. sealed.
$3.50 -
Name ..-........................
A Book Worth s1.OO Fxse.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-13

A letter from Mr.. Jno.
Page, Winthrop. Cab, says:
e ! tro = Vigor has
proven all you claim it 10
be. 1t cured me OF diar-
rhoea and bowel trouble" :"
rs your treatment bene-
fetal in cases of general
weakness? I asked.
Decidedly. in the same
manner that it restores the
vitality to the stomach it
builds up the vital force Of
the nerves, enriches the
blood and restores the mo-
tive power of all organs.
To quote Professor Loeb
again: A part or the
chemical energy of food
stuffs is transformed into
electrical energy, which in
turn gives energy to the
muscles and organs of the
body. You see Professor
Loeb has proved that all
energy of the vital organs
is electrical. Therefore
you can see that when l
am able to increase the
electrical force of every
vital organ 1 have in my
hands the means of cure
for every form of physical
weakness or debility"
Mr.. Robt. d. Young. Box
SIS. Colusa, Cal, writes:
Under your treatment
the losses have stopped and
my power is returning, my
health generally has i'm
proved greatly and I feel
better than L have felt for
years"
Take a man who has
large responsibilities upon
his shoulders, whose brain
has to be constantly, active
and whose energies are
under pressure every hour
of the day, and sometimes
during hours when he
should be getting the
sleep which furnishes re-