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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
ORIGIN OF QUARANTINE.
Or. Richard Mead's Action During tn,
Plague OF t72i.

To Or. Richard Mead. who was in
consultation ut the deathbcd OF Queen
Anne and became physician to George
l., was due the credit OF having first
established quarantine
In l12l. when the plague ravaged
Marseilles and its contagious origin
was discrcdited. DR.. Mead declared the
plague 10 be IN contagious distemper"
and quarantine was enjoined. He
also proposed a system OF medical no
lice. which finds It's counterpart In the
health officers OF today. II was he
who declared. "As nastincss is great
source of Infection. so cleanliness Is
the greatest preventative"
He II was who said nearly 200 years
ago: III there be any Contagious Dis
temper In the Ship the Sound men
should leave their Cloaths. which
should be burnt. the men washed and
shaved and. having fresh Cloaths.
should stay In Lazaretto-that is.
quarantine-thirty TO forty days The
reason for this is because Persons may
be recovered from Disease them
selves and yet retain matter OF lnfcc
ton about them n considerable time"
In practice Mead was without ri
val. his receipts averaging for several
years between 10000 and f7O00. an
enormous sum in relation 10 the value
OF money at that period. He possessed
rare taste for collecting But his
books his statues his medals were
not to amuse only his own leisure
The humble student. the unrecom
mended foreigner. the poor inquirer
derived as much enjoyment from these
treasures ms their owner At his table
might be seen the most eminent men
OF the age. Pope was ready guest
and the delicate poet was sure to he
RECALLED with his favorite dish OF
sweetbrcads
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
RED TAPE AND A TUB.
A Bath In Senegal Was Something
Like a Surgical Operation.

Some years ago. when the capital OF
the French colony Of Senegal was a
dull. unprogressive town where official
ism and red tape prevailed. French
traveller. with friend. had most
amusing experience when he wished
to obtain bath There was no bath
Ing establishment IN the capital OF
Senegal at the time but rumor had Il
that il was possible 10 purchase baths
nj the hospital
Accordingly the travellers repaired "a
the hospital. where they stated the
purpose Of their visit
Certainly" said the official. take
seats. Your names. surnames and
birthplace"
but we merely want bath
Exactly. What is your name. and
where and when were you born, and
are you government servants. soldiers
or officers? No? Well. the rules do
not provide for this. Just n moment
! will read them again. Yes. here is
your case. You must first make out
OF stamped paper an application to the
governor OF the colony After favor
able notice from the governor YOU
send another application TO the chief
colonial doctor. who will send for you
and examine YOU"
But we are not ILL.,"
1T Is the rule. Having examined
you. the doctor will give you two non.
commissioned officers bath tickets. 10
be delivered TO the assistant doctor"
"Why the noncommissioned officers
BATH"
For the reason that In our accounts
we recognize only two categories Of
persons and civil servants. the
latter taking rank with officers or pet.
~ officers You are not official nj all
IL officers were 20 find you in their
baths they would probably make u
row.
What period OF time will all these
formalities consumer"
Two or three days. provided your
application Is approved at the gov
eminent house. Chicago Record Her
aid
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
ChiIdr0n Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 9 . RIA
Yes. Whx7

The curate OF large and fashion
able church was endeavoring to teach
the Significance Of white TO a Sunday
school class why" said he, does q
bride invariably desire TO be clothed
in white al her marrage?" As nc
one answered he explained. white
said he. Stands for JOY. and the wed
ding day Is the most joyous occasion
OF woman's life" A small boy
queried why DO the men al wear
black?"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
Matthew Arnold and the Girls.

OF Matthew Arnold as school ex
aminer a tale is told by fellow In
spector OF a class OF girl pupil teachers
that he asked Arnold to examine fol
him. Arnold gave them all the excel
lent mark
But" said the other inspector
surely they are not all as good as the,
can be Some must be better than 9th
ers."
perhaps that is So" replied Arnold
but then. you see. they are all Sucl
very nice girls
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
Profe,sionaIIx con.idered.

''The Declaration OF Independence l.
wonderful document" said the patri-
otto citizen
Yes" replied the legal expert Its
one of the ablest documents | ever saw
And the most remarkable thing Is that
with all the ability II represents mn.
body appears 20 have received u cent
for drawing IL up" Washington STAR
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
Letter TO
Or. kiimer q Co..
Binuhamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Root will Do For You.

Send to DIR. Kilmer & Co.. Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. II will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a book let of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing be sure and mention the Demo-
cratic Messenger Regular fifty cent
and one dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12

Here is the way To fold mans coat
when you want 10 pack II In q box
or trunk lay the coat out perfectly
fat. right side up Spread the sleeves
out smoothly. then fold them hack 70
the elbow until the bottoms ~ the
cuffs are even with the collar Fold
the revers back md double the cont
over. folding II on the center seam
Smooth ont all wrinkles aud lay Il ou
a level surface In the trunk
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
i.iat.erl,orn Of Men.

w the corridor Of one OF our r1sr-
ican high schools two great PIC ures
hang as companions: that cltggy
peak among mountains-the Matter
horn: that craggy peak among men
Abraham Lincoln.-From Arialne Gil
bert's More Than Conquerors. in st.
Nicholas.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
Present Troubles.

"Ah. pretty lady" said the fortune
teller. you wish to be- told about vow,
future husband:'
mot much" replied Mrs Galley
1--WE come to learn where my present
husband Is when he's absent Phia
delphia Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
QUINIhE AND IRON-TH MOST
EFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Taste.ess chill Ton;c Combines both
in Tasteless form. The Ouinine drives
oui Malaria and the Iron builds up
the System. For Adults and
Children.

You know what YOU are taking when
VA take GROVES TASTELESS chill
IONIC, recognized for 50 years through
Gu. the South as the standard Malaria.
Call and Fever Remedy and General
Strengthening Tonic II is as strong as
the strongest bitter tonic. but you do not
taste the bitter because the ingredients
do not dissolve in the mouth bat do dis
solve readily in the acids Of the stomach
Guaranteed b. your Druggist. We mean
Il. SOC.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
TURNING the Phrase.

They used 10 call him u honehcad
That WIS before be- succeeded 90
Yes Nav they express Il different
ly. They call him man Of hard. solid
sense - Washington star
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
nl.t,ntlu Rnln.ed

Say. isn't Swardle. tho banker. a
relative Of yours:'
'Yes; he's ii cousin nbon; S4.OO0 100
removed Chicago Tribune
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12

The worst cases. no matter Of how long ssandins.
are cured hy the wonderful, old reliable bi
por,efs Aniiscptic Hring oil. u ievr
Pain and Heals at tne sai.e time sc, 4g. $40
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12
RELIEVES PAIN AID HEALS
At THE SAME TIME
The Wonderful. Old Reliable DR.. Porter
Antiseptic Healing Oil. An Aniisepiic
Surgical Dressing discoveries by an
OijR.R. Surgeon. Prevents Blood
Poisoning.

Thousands OF families know il already,
and a trial will convince you that DIR.
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING
OH. is the most wonderful remedy ever
discovered for Wounds. Burns. Old Sores,
Ulcers. carbuncles, Granulaied Eve Lids,
Sore Throat, Skin or Scalp Diseases and
all wounds and external diseases whether
slight or serious Continually people are
finding new uses for this famous old
remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist
Wemean it. 2sc, SOC. !l0O
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12

Half the Joy Of life IL In little things
saken an the run David Starr Jordan
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-07-12

Only QNNE QuININE
Look for signature E " GROVE box Cures Gold One Day &
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20
The Cause of Rheumatism

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and de-
ranged kidneys are the cause of
rheumatism. Get your stomach, liv.
er, kidneys and bowels in healthy
condition by taking Electric Bitters,
and you will not be troubled with the
pains of rheumatism. Charles b.
Allen, a school principal, of Sylvania
Ga, who suffered indescribable tor
ture from rheumatism, liver and
stomach trouble and diseased kid
neys, writes: ''All remedies failed
until / used Electric Bltters, but
four bottles of this wonderful reme-
dy cured me completely" Maybe
your rheumatic pains come from
stomach. liver and kidney troubles.
Electric Bitters will give you prompt
relief. SOC and $l.0G. Recommended
by all druggists.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20
Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given to those whom
it may concern, and in accordance with
an ordinance in force in the City of Pun
ia Gorda, Florida, that it is the inten-
ton of the undersigned, on and after the
expiration of the time provided in said
ordinance for the publication of notices,
the same being not less than four weeks,
to apply to the Honorable Mayor and
council of said city OF Punta Gorda, for
a franchise, right, easement and privi-
lege, to construct, establish, maintain
and operate standard gauge railroad
over, through and upon street known
and described as Nesbit street in said
city of Punta Gorda, the said franchise,
right, easement and privilege in, upon,
over and through said Nesbit Street to
begin at what is commonly called the
channel Decentralization, thence east.
ly through said bay to the coast Or shore
and continuing along said Nesbit street
to its intersection with the Atlantic
Coast Line Railway Company's right of
way, and thence easterly, or southeast
erly, on public street the name Of which
does not appear on the records of said
city of Punta Gorda, but which is the
most convenient for the public, and the
'most suitable and appropriate for the
purpose of the undersigned, in, upon
over and through said unnamed street,
to the limits of said City of Punta Cor
da, Florida.
Notice is also given that the under
signed will ask said Mayor and Council
for the right, privilege, easement and
franchise, to erect its depot, station and
freight house, or other needed structure,
at point southerly of said Nesbit street
and on what is known as King park in
said city OF Punta Gorda, said location
being northerly of the depot of the A.
c. l.. railroad depot.
The Charlotte Harbor & East Coast
Railway Company.
Wallace Chadman, attorney
for said Company.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20
Charlotte Habror News

Charlotte Harbor, Fla, March II
Weather bit cool.
We are pleased to state the return
TO our tOwr w. j. Bowling, who has
been spending few days in Tampa.
The surveyors of the new proposed
railroad are expected to resume work
the first of the week
Quite a.party went on a picnic
down the north shore Of Charlotte
Harbor bay last week, which was
given in honor of Mrs. Mahan Of
Terre Haute, Ind, who is visiting
her uncle, Mr.. Harrison of our town
They report an elegant time, catch.
ing all the fish and swamp cabbage
they could US.
BOARD OFTRADE
Board of Trade met Saturday at
the usual hour, 1880 p. m. Called to
order by Chairman Mauck. Twelve
members answered to roll call. Usu.
al order of business followed-min-
utes read and committee reports
received.
I. A. Stephens of committe to
draw petition to board of county
commissioners reported the duty
performed and was disc charged.
Two communications were read,
one from Col. Sparkman and one
from Claude L'Engle. Committee
on data instructed to reply.
On motion it was ordered that T..
l.. Barnhill be reimbursed for $lOO
expended on writing minutes.
Advertising committe was instruct.
ed to have 1000 letter heads printed.
No further business meeting ad.
journed.-T. A. Stephens, acting sec.
Rotary.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20
Board of Trade Meeting

With twenty-seAen members and a
number OF visitors in attendance.
the board of trade had very en-
thUsiastic meeting last Friday night.
After disposing of the business be
fore the meeting in routine order,
the members of the board had the
promptu but very interesting re-
marks by several of the visitors.
p. A. Franklin of New York. touch
ed upon Punta Gorda's natural ad-
vantages, stating that it is the most
delig htful spot he has ever visited !;
and mentioning what it would be
worth to tie town to improve the wa
ter front, grant privileges for yacht
and club houses, saying that to make
this port yachtsman's haven would
prove immensely valuable.
w. Davis of Leesburg. Va, a prac-
tical farmer, confined his talk to our
agricultural and horticultural posi-
bilities, citing striking instances of
development that has been brought
about through attention to these
lines of endeavOr alone. He advised
that such pursuits be given more at
tention here and carried on in scien.
tific manner; that we get in touch
with the state and national agricul-
tural departments and add agricul-
ture to the curriculum of our graded
school.
IS Nichols Of New York, con-
gratulared the board on its work
and pointed out where it might fur.
ther aid in the advancement of Pun
ia Gorda. He endorsed the propO-
sition for building a sea wall in front
of the town and spoke with enthusi.
upon the subject of boulevard from
here to FIT. Myers. He concluded
his remarks with an exhortation to
our citizens to grow more roses and
other flowers and to make our yards
and streets more attractive.
The remarks OF all these gentle
men were listened to attentively and
with appreciation.
On motion the Board then stood
adjourned.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20

The annual meeting of the Florida
Audubon Society will be held on
the grounds of the late l., F. DEM
merck, at Maitland, on Tuesday af-
ternoon, March %. A full attend,
ance of the executive committee and
members of the society throughout
the state is expected. Miss RATHER.
Inc ID. Stuart of Alexandria, Va,
who has been spreading the propa-
ganda against the slaughter of the
song birds, under the direction of the
society in Florida, and also solicit.
ing membership, will be among the
visitors. DR.. William Fremont Black.
man, of Rollins College is the presi.
dent and Mrs, I.Vanderpool of Matt
land, is treasurer.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20

A pain in the side or back that
catches you when you straight
an up calls for a rubbing application
of Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t re.
lakes the contracted muscles and
permits ordinary bodily motion
without suffering inconvenience.
Price 25c, soc and $l.00 per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20

Apply a cotton cloth wet with
Billiards. Snow Liniment to all
wounds, cuts, burns, sores or bis
ters, and note it's wonderful healing
power. 1t is prompt and very eff
fective. Price 25c, SOC and $l.O0 per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20

Take Herbine for indigestion. 1t
relieves the pain in a few minutes,
and forces the fermented matter
which causes the misery into the
bowels where it is expelled. Price
5Oc. Sold by all druggists.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-03-20

GEO. s. STONE,
President of City Council.
Attest: R. X. SEWARD, Clerk.
Approved this February 18th, AID,
1913. s. HI. MORTON, Mayor.
Above ordinance goes into effect
thirty days from date.
The bee., 1913-04-29

A r~c-ut Act " the Legislature
compelling every candidate for an
office to- secure a petition With per
cent Of the voters Of the county be-
fore the name goes on the ballot
Saturday May 3rd the candidate for
the county officers which are 20 for
the eight county officers may com.
mence to get these names. In THE
county they will be obliged to secure
50 which is2 per cent of the vote
that was cast for Wilson and Mar
shall. There are II candidates for
Jsiler and IL for Sheriff. There were
over 40 In the county seat Saturday
afternoon. You can only sign your
name to one candidate for one office.
The woods will be full Of men after
you to sign his petition. There will
be a great manyipeople that will re-
fuse to sign any one on account OF
having several friends running for
the same office. There will be sew
eral for each office that will not be
able to get enough names to get their
names on the ballot on account OF
not getting enough signers. The
office of jaller and representative
pays more this year than ever before.
The JaIler pays 70 cts a day for
feeding prisoners where 1t only paid
80 cents. The representative pays
$1,000 day where it only paid $500
before. 1t will be more expensive
t. get the petition than it was to be-
fore when you had to pay your part
of the primary expenses.
The bee., 1913-04-29
A Negro Dive Dynamited at Dawson

Dawson Springs, Ky, April 28 -
Special -Qvite a little excitement
was baused around the Springs when
the news spread Friday night that
an effort had been made to blow up
with dynamite the store of Debby
Morris, a negro, who lived half
mile from Handy Station. running
a little store stacked with groceries,
soft drinks etc The building was
about 10 by 80 feet and hole was
kug under the building AMI from the
appearance Of the building about
six sticks of dynamite were placed
underneath 1t ane set off The inter-
ior of the building was completely
demolished Morris was not at home
at the time.
1t Is supposed that Morris had
been Bookkeeping, and this was the
protest He was indited about a
year ago on the same charge and
tiued by the court.
The bee., 1913-04-29

Thos. Longstaff who has bsen quite
sick at his homo IN this city is some
better.
S Arnold, of Madisonville.
is the youngest store keeper i"
the state, he has purchased the
store from his brother Edd and
will conduct it along sound bust
ness lines. We hope that Sam
will mike good and the people OF
his home town will help him to
succeed.
The bee., 1913-04-29
WOMAN SUFFERED
TEN YEARS.
From Nervousness Caused by
Female Ills-Restored to
Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Auburn, N. Y.-"I suffered from
nervousness for ten years, and had such
The bee., 1913-04-29

until four months ago l began giving
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound a trial and now am in good
health. Mrs. WILLIAM II, GILL, is
Pleasant Street, Auburn, New York.
doctors Daughter Took It."
st. Cloud, Mimi was so run down
by overwork and worry that i could not
stand it to have my children talk aloud
or walk heavy on the floor. One of my
friends said, TRY Lydia E. Pinkham' s
Vegetable Compound, for l know doc
tors daughter here in town who takes
1t and she would not take it if it were
not good
al sent for the Compound at once and
kept on taking it until was all right. "
Mrs BERTHA M. QUICKsTADT, 727 9Th
Avenue, s., st. Cloud, MINI.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound may be relied upon as the most
efficient remedy for female ills. Why
don't you try itI
The bee., 1913-04-29

There Only BRoMo QINNE That promo 2UINE
W.
The bee., 1913-04-29
News of the Town
What Did The
WOgqle-BuQ Say

JONI LDngstatf. 'uductor on the
L. d q. cut 81 Guthrie was in the
city SUNDAY visiting his father who
Is quite sick.
Robert De MOSS, of Madis"nville
was la the city Sunday visiting
friends.
Mrs. + II. McEuen, who has been
spendiu- the winter IN Jacksonville
Florida. " tr her nephew Charles +
Jones will return hou,e this week.
Sunday VAS Que ~ the most dis
agreeable days Of the month, rain
and cold with little sunshine every
two or three hours. Must be black
berry winter has set In.
Mrs. John Price and daughter
Amelia, OF MadIsonviiie, spent Sun.
day IN the city with Capt. Paul. p
Price
Miss May PaulIns Sattsrfi. ii, Of
Madisouville was III the city Sunday
afternoon.
Ira Rhes, Of RichIand was In the
city Sunday visiting his brother
]. w. Rhes.
Q. NJ. Henry, left Sunday moru-
ing fora business trip to CrOftnh.
The popular TonsoraI. ARTIST spent
Sunday In Crotton with relatives
and friends.
jimmie Dupin, Of jacksonville
passed Though the city Sunday
morning enroute to Hopkinsville.
Raymond Lynn, made a business
trip to Il opkinsville last week.
Marvin Prather. of n ender was
in the city yesterday morning on
busiurss.
Mrs. Jotn Rule, left yesterday
morning for IA visit to her daughter
Mrs. f. q. Brsnnon Of Christian
county.
s. w. Motherhood, of Evansville
speIt sunday in the city with his
mother.
B. g. Thompson, OF Evansville
spent Monday In the city with
friends and on BUSH ess.
Browder Myers, Il Hopkinsviile
was in the city yestt rday morning
on blslrets.
All the sunday schools In the cl
had good crowds Sunday notwith-
standing the inclement weather
John b. Gest, who was an insur-
ance man IN this city about a year
ago was married to Miss Rue Ed
wards, OF Fulton, Ky. The Fulton
papers speak very highly OF Miss
Edwards M being n charming and
attractive young lady who is a
favOrite In her home town.
The bee., 1913-04-29
Carnival in jacksonville

The Clifton Kelly Carnival Com
paDy is in jacksonville this week
under the auspices Of the Madison.
VILE Cornet Band. This is one OF
the cleanest shows ON the road and
they have given perfect satisfaction
every whore they have been. The
band was in this city yesterday and
gave the citizens concert They
are open every afternoon and even.
ing, go nave a good time and enjoy
yourselves
Miss Robbie Bernard spent yester.
day in the county seat visiting
frlenes.
Miss Margaret Victory spent a few
hours in Madisonville Monday after
noon with friends.
Mrs r L FenwIck Sr made friends
in the couuty seat a visit yesterday
afternoon
The Lam carpenters in Madison.
VILE are building all office for the
yard clerk at Atkinson Junction, the
business is booming
MsJ Will Thompson of Madison.
willie was in the city MONDAY after,
noon on business
Munnei Wilson of MadisonvilIs was
a visitor ma the city yesterday after.
noon
Curdis Or ffih OF Madisouville wac
40 tht city yesterday visiting biz
graz tfatler.