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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-03-04

Punta Gorda, Feb. IL, 1915
Having discovered by experience
of last winter that the water of
the arteSian well, at the public
fountain near the hotel, was bene-
fetal to me, | came again this
winter and found that as a cure
for constipation, it is complete
success taken before breakfast.
My physician had interdicted bro
mo settler and several other artiti-
cial mineral waters. So it is very
agreeable to ME to find a simple,
costless water, which certainly
answers this purpose and makes
me gain in weight. | have in past
twenty-five years tried almost ev-
cry place in Florida and this place
seems to me to be the best for ell
derby people, like myself, who
seek rest and quiet more than
gaiety and pleasure. The balmy
air, the beautiful bay in front, the
boating, fishing, abundance of
tropical fruit, and driving makes
combination which beats the
zero weather of Chicago all to
death.-R. S. CRITCHELL.
Punta Gorda, Feb. 10, 1871
came here December "a, 1914,
from Chicago. My father, Mr..
| w. Webb, recommended to me to
come, as well as my sister, Mrs.
w. A. Pillinger, / have been
troubled with chronic indigestion,
kidneys and rheumatism. |
have been materially benefited in
all these respects. | have gained
an average of one pound a week.
! | believe the water and climate
have done wonders for me.-MRS.
IN. WAUGH.
Punta Gorda, Feb. IA, 1871
came here August LIST, 1897, re-
manning here for two months. [
was attending the State Normal.
| had malarial fever for months. |
had no health at ALL ! weighed
1876 pounds. When | left | weigh
ed 202 pounds. | worked hard all
the time over text books. | came
here again on December 2Sth,
1914, since which time ! have gain
ed 20 pounds. | am in excellent
health. | was born and raised in
this county. | am 6 feet / inch
high and weigh POS pounds
M. Il. ABORTION.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-03-04

Punta Gorda, Feb. IS, 1915-In
my opinion, the mild equalized
climate of Punta Gorda and the
absence of dust, (there is no dust
here of any consequence and the
comparatively absence of pollen OF
maturing vegetation, especially in
the fall of the year, is a very ia
vorable climate for asthma and
hay fever. live at Lake Comor-
ant, Miss.-F NJ. POLLARD, MD.
Mote: Hay fever is unknown
here.
Punta Gorda, Feb. Is, 1915
This is my sixth winter here. The
climate and the water agree with
me. By coming here | believe
that fully five years have been
added to my life. On Feb. 25th
II will be 81 years old. like the
climate, fishing, water and the
people. My daughter-in-law,
Mrs. j. w. Webb of Chicago, came
here Jan. l, 1913. She had been
troubled for years with rheuma-
tism; she had not walked for 10C
yards at one time during two OF
three years. When she arrived
here she had to be led and assisted
up the steps. She left here a
bout middle of February, 1918
After being here for about one
month, all alone she walked sever
Ell miles at a stretch. The water
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-03-04
PuNTA GORDA CLIMATE AND ARTESIAN WATER
HAVE RELIEVED BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

Of Kidney Complaints Indigestion Govt Constipation Bronchial
and Heart Troubles Rheumatism, Hay Fever, Asthma and
Nervousness Fountain of Health as Good
Hot Springs Ark - Water and Climate
Free - Signed Statements
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-11-25

'"Thank Cod" heard Helena ex.
claim. "Oh. thank God! We're safe,
we're all safe. after all!'
I looked at my little group for a
time, all soaked to the skin. all hud.
died now close together.
willy" said at last. where's John,
the cook"
"Why. l don't know" said Willy.
Didn't he come with your
"What's that?" said Peterson sharp
". "You didn't obey orders?"
"Well, thought he was In the 9th.
er boat" explained Willy, hanging his
head.
you'll get your time" said the old
man quietly, ''soon as we get to the
railroad. and you'll 60 home by rail"
what are you trying to do. Mr.. Har-
ry?" he demanded Of me a moment
later. l was looking at the longboat.
"Well. he's part Of the boats com.
pany." said I. land we've got to save
him. Peterson"
whats that?'' asked Helena. now
coming up-and then. "Why. John. our
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-11-25

f~iaE boat dropped into the cup
of sea, rose level with the
rail the next instant and toss.
- ed perilously. l saw the two
women huddled in the bottom Of her,
their eyes covered; saw Williams
climbing over them and easing her at
the bowline Then as we seized the
next instant OF the rhythm and hauled
her alongside Peterson made leap
and went aboard her. and Williams
scrambled back once more across the
at the engine crank and heard the spit
ting chug of the little motor They
fell off in the seaway. Peterson hold
ing her with an oar as he could till
the screws caught Then saw her
answer the helm, and they staggered
off, passing out Of the beam of our
searchlight. so that it seemed to me
had said goodby to Helena forever.
We who remained had no davits to
aid us and must launch by hand For
moment l stood and made my plans
First called to Willy, our deck hand.
who had the dinghy now astern some
fashion. Are you ready?" demand
ed. But the next moment | heard his
cali astern and knew that, monkey.
like. he had got her over and was
aboard her somehow.
"Now. boys" said l. "come here and
| shake hands with Black Bart" They
[ came. their serious eyes armed up to
me. And never has deeper emotion
seized me than as felt their young
hands In mine. We said nothing.
"Now. bear hand there, you, Jean!'
pulled open the gate Of the rail and
ran out the landing stage, on which the
fat bottomed skiff sat With an oar !
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-11-25

My China Boy Made . Leap.
cook. isn't here, is he?" She. too, look
ed at the longboat and the sea. "How
horrible!' she said "Horrible!'
'What does he mean to do?' she de-
handed now Of Peterson in turn. The
old man only looked at her.
Surely. you don't mean to 60 out
there again." she said.
turned to them both. half cold with
anger. "Do you think I'd leave him
out there to die. perhaps? 1t was my
own fault not to see him in the boat"
ut wasn't" reiterated Peterson. ut
was WHY'S fault-or mine"
''1n either case it's likely to be equal
~ serious for him. We can't leave the
poor devil helpless that way"
"Mr. Harry" began Peterson again,
"he's only Chinaman."
Take shame to yourself for that,
Peterson" said l. Hes part of the
boats company-a good cook-yes, but
more than a good cook"-
well, why didn't he come up with
the rest of us?"
Because he was at his place OF
duty below until ordered up said l.
Peterson pondered for moment
''Thats right" said he at length I'm
go out with you"
felt Helena's hand on my arm
Its awful out there" said she. But
l only turned to look at her in the half
darkness and shook off her hand
"You can't launch the big boat" said
Peterson. "You'd only swamp her if
you tried"
"That may be-" said l, "but the real
thing is to try"
I'VE might wait till the wind iulls."
he argued.
"Yes. and If the wind should change
she might drag her anchor and go out
to sea. Which boat is best to take.
Peterson?' He was silent
(which is the best boat. Peterson"
repeated. Hardly the duck boat,
l think. and you say not the big boat"
1.-THE dinghy is the safest" replied
Peterson. "That little tub would ride
better. but no man could handle her
out there"
Every WE'LL" said l. shell get her
second wetting anyhow. Lend a
hand"
'She'll carry us BOTH" commented
the old man. stepping to the side OF
the stubby little craft
But she'll be lighter and ride easier
with but one." was my reply, "A chip
is dry on top only as long as it's a
chip.
LET gor' cried to Peterson as the
water swirled about our waist. "Go
back!' And so l sprang in alone and
left him.
For the time | could make small
Roadway, indeed. had not time to gel
at the oars, but, pushing as ! might
with the first thing that came to hand
l felt the bottom under me. felt again
the lift of the sea carry me out Of
] touch Then an incoming wave carried
! me back almost to the point whence
, had started. In such way as could
not explain, none the less at length
2 the little boat won through, no more
than half filed by the breaking
!. comber. worked first as best
] might, padding and so keeping hel
off the best could. Then when go
! the oars the stubby. yawing little
tub at first seemed scarce more thar
j, to hold her own. pulled hard-hart
r as l could. Slowly the line of whit,
!. breakers passed astern. After that
? saving my strength triie, edged
t out, now angling into the wind, nov
pulling full into the teeth Of the gale.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-11-25
CHAPTER XVIII.
In Which / Rescue the Cool

f~1HE boat dropped into the cup
of sea, rose level with the
rail the next instant and toss.
ed perilously | saw the two
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
WILSON is A GRANDFATHER.
Mrs. sayre Gives Birth TO Boy A.
the White House.

Washington, D. Ca son was born
at the White House Sunday to Mrs
Francis Bowes Sayre, President VIII
sons second daughter. Mrs. Sayre
and the child were reported to be
doing well.
The child was born at 4.30 o'clock
P. NJ, but the fact was not formally
announced until 6 o'clock, when Sec
rotary Tumulty gave out the follow.
ing statement:
"Dr, Grayson, the White House
physician, states that at 40 o'clock
Mrs. Sayre gave birth to q fine boy.
Everything went perfectly and both
are doing well"
The boy weighed tx pounds. He
announced his arrival by series 81
cries which gave assurance that his
lungs were in excellent condition.
President Wilson made no effort to
conceal his joy when informed that
the child was boy and that Mrs.
Eayre was well. His face was
wreathed in smiles for hours after
ward. 1t was his first grandchild, and
the President had no boys Of his own
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
EMDEN SEA FIGHT MADE
GERMAN PRINCE INSANE.

Vancouver.-That Prince Franz 10.
SET OF Hohenzollern, a relative Of the
German Emperor, has become dement,
ed as a result of his experiences ON
board the Emden in her fight with
the Australian cruiser Sydney is as
serted in a letter received here by
the Rev. T. Pitt. Secretary OF the Sea-
mems Institute, whose brother is a
Lieutenant ON the Sydney.
Lieut.. Pitt wrote that while the
young Prince was engaged in firing
a torpedo shell from the Sydney en-
tered the torpedo room and killed
the men in 1t. the Prince alone escap-
ing. When rescued Prince Franz was
In q dazed condition.
Later the Princes mind gave way
completely, SO that 1t was necessary
to- place him under restraint. He was
taken to Port Said with the other pris-
oners Of war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
PITH or THE
WAR NEWS

The German OFFICIAL report charaeterIz-
ca az brilliant feat for our troops"
the capture from the French of the
heights Of vregny, which was
achieved under the eyes OF the kai-
ser himself.
Severe weather In the district from
Soissons to the frontier and In the
vosaes has apparently put a tenn
porary stop to the operations In that
region.
Famine conditions in Ostend are re-
ported by man who evaded the
German patrols and escaped from
the town.
Turkish control OF Persian railroads
and highways leading to the RUS
sian frontier seems to have been es-
tablished by the capture two days
ago Of Tabrix. II develops that the
city fell only after a fierce artillery
battle, the Russian gaEfison retiring
In the face Of superior numbers.
Gains BY the Allies along the coast
OF Flanders IN the region OF Nleu-
port and Lomhaertzyde are reported
from Paris. The Germans were
forced 70 abandon trenches In the
dunes and were sheIled out OF
rsdan which was destroyed BY ar
siiaAry IRE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22

London. Severe fighting in Flan-
aers, near Arras, in the region OF Per-
ehes and north OF the farm of Beause-
jour, with a decided advantage for
the Allies, Is reported In the official
French communiQue. Near Newport
the Belgians and French have pushed
forward and driven the Germans from
their entrenched line in the sand
dunes, at the same destroying a fort
from which the enemy had been de-
bouching and doing considerable exc
cution. Quiet still prevails at Sois-
sons, hut further to the east, at Troy
Sen, the Germans made an attack but
were easily checked, the French de-
clare. The Allied progress at Perthes
and Beausejour Is beginning to as
sumo considerable proportions. The
action there continued through vio-
lent snowstorm, the French infantry
executing q successful attack which
enabled them to push their lines for
ward over a wide front. Berlin tells
OF some gains on the western front
and declares the French have lost
10000 killed, and at least 10000 in
killed, wounded, sick and missing,
since the Allies took the offensive in
December, while the German losses
total only 10000.
In the eastern theatre the Ger
mans are using heavy artillery to ham
mer the Russian lines. especially on
the front before Warsaw. Further to
the south the Austrians also are de-
pending on their artillery to hold the
Russians in check. The fighting has
been so heavy on the Dunajec River.
where, II the Austrians fail to hold
their present lines, the advance of the
Russians will again threaten Cracow.
New Austro-G German forces are report
ed to have been organized to repel
the Russian invasion Of Hungary, but
the Russians hold the Carpathians
passes and have placed their artillery
there on the crests commanding the
passages. There is no important
change in East Prussia.
The Russians continue their adj
vance, forcing the Germans back step
by step. While the main army is re-
Polling the fierce onslaughts of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, who is try
ing to reach Warsaw: other forces
take Kirlibaba Pass. on the Transyl-
vanian border.
The capture Of this pass Is expected
to hasten action by Rumania and com
pei the Germans to send troops for
the defence Of Eastern Hungary.
In desperate bayonet charge on
the Vistula the Germans captured only
one Russian trench, this being their
seventh attack.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
THE WARSHIP
PLAN STANDS
House Naval Committee Dis
counts Value of Submarines.
GOOD ONLY ALONG COAST
Report Shows Germany Lost AZ BAT
tleships, While England Lost
But si--Debate Next
Month.

Washington, D.. C.-Informaliy re
porting the $148. 0OO. 600 naval bin to
the House. the Naval Committee said
that while in the European war 'the
submarine has been effective in har-
Dor and coast defense 1t has not been
able to control the sea as the superior
battleship feet has done. causing an
enemy with an inferior battleship feet
to suffer great loss OF merchant ships.
blackade its ports and drive its COM
merce of the seas"
The committee reported that there
fore the two-battleshap program had
not been changed. It added that the
effectiveness of the submarine In the
European war demonstrated it to be a
naval weapon Of great value" and that
"the airship for scouting purposes,
likewise, has demonstrated Its eff
fectiyeness.
Carries Increase OF $4,000, 600.
The bill probably will be reached
for debate about February /. It
carries an increase OF $8,492,006 in
the building program over what the
Navy Department recommended.
The committee report contained a
list, furnished by the Navy Depart
ment, of the men-of-war lost by the
European belligerents from July I,
1914, to January 1, 1915, totaling 80
vessels in all, not including interned
ships. The list summarizes these
losses: Germany, Az; England. 81:
France. Japan and Austria, 5 each:
Russia, 4, and Turkey, 2.
The total number Of vessels in the
United States Navy on July /, the re
port summarizes was 396 with total
displacement of 1,658,647 tons Of
which 336, with displacement OF L..
354,884, are cat for service includ.
ing those in the Pacific. the rest be
ing under construction or authorized
Those listed as At for service include
10 first-line battleships, 25 second-lina
battleships, 10 arInored cruisers, "a
other cruisers, 9 monitors. so destroy
ers, 10 torpedo boats, 80 submarines
and numerous other craft
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
CALLS HOLY WAR FRulTLEss.
Bishop Anderson Thinks Moham-
medans Loyal.

New York-Among the "a pas
sengers on the Atlantic Transport
liner Minnetonka, which arrived here
after a rough passage from Liverpool,
were Bishop William F. Anderson. Of
Cincinnati, and his family.
Bishop Anderson said he had spent
several months visiting the Methodist
Episcopal mission stations In North
ern Africa. He said that he was inn
pressed by the fact that the holy war
proclaimed by Turkey had not affected
the Mohammedan subjects OF France
in Africa, and as far as he could learn
from other missionaries who were in
close touch with the natives OF Egypt
and India, they, too. were loyal to the
British.
Regarding the African tribes. he said
they were treated well by the French
and had, in fact, little unity, so that
there was no chance. anyway. of a
concerted rising.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
CARS ARMY CHECKS THE KAISER
FRENCH RETREAT BEFORE GERMANS
JOFFRES LINES GUT BY FLOODS
Losses Of the FancoB Troops Four Weeks Of Fighting Are
Given al 5000 Killed, Wounded and Prisoners
CAR MASSlNG ARMY OF 100000 MEN

London Hurting themselves des-
perately upon the French center, sun
der the very eyes of their uppermost
war lord" as the Berlin Official state
ment puts it, the Germans have sue
ceeded in driving their enemy back
across the. Aisne between Crouy and
Missy and from the plains of vregny,
few miles northeast of Scissors
More than a thousand French were
made prisoners in the battle, which is
said to have been welcome sight for
Kaiser Wilhelm. At other points
along the western battle line there is
little change, according to the official
reports, but Havas dispatch says
the French have shelled out the Ger
man headquarters in the La Bassee
section.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, is
driving the head of the German wedge
in central Poland slowly, but steadily,
toward Warsaw, according to the lat
est reports from the eastern theatre"
Huge German and Russian forces are
struggling desperately east of Sochac-
again hangs in the balance. In south
Poland the Austrians are holding the
Russians on the Nida. To the north
the Cars hosts are closing in on
Mlawa, and in east Prussia both sides
claim the advantage. There is moth
ing new from Galicia and Hungary.
Persian troops are assisting the
Turks in their advance In northwest
ern Persia, according to an official
statement from Constantinople. Pet
rograd reports Russian victories in
Trans aucasia.
A Petrograd dispatch says the Ger
man admiral, Souchon, has been re-
lieved of his command Of the Turkish
feet on account of his failures in the
Black Sea. It is also reported from
Petrograd that Enver Pasha, the
Young Turk Minister of War, has re-
turned to Constantinople from Ar
menia, and has ordered the execution
of several Turkish officers for lisobe-
dience to the Germans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
EARTHQUAKE
KILLS THOUSANDS
Alps Are Rocked BY Second
Quake In Italy.
THE DEATH TOLL IS HEAVY
The Survivors in Dread OF
More Shocks.
KING VICTOR AT AvEZzANO
Four Thousand Persons Buried Allvs
Ia Ruins OF Avexzano, Where
King Is Aiding In Work
OF Rescue.
KING VICTOR At AvEzzANO
ITALY's HORROR.
List OF the Number OF Victims
In the Various Cities.

Number Of dead estimated az
$4,000.
Number OF injured estimated
at 10000.
Cities In which the loss of life
was greatest are:
Avezzano and vicinity-15, 900
killed and injured.
Sora- 450 bodies recovered:
town completely wrecked.
Aielli Nearly 1000 dead and
injured.
Arpino $50 known dead;
scores injured.
Megliano-Dea list large. as
whole town was destroyed.
Pofi-500 reported dead.
In addition the following
towns have been reported prac-
tically destroyed:
Antrosano, Castromovne. Ca
Delle, Collarmele, Cercho, Ce-
lano. Capistrello, Giosamarsi,
Lelli, Marse, Mascada1o, Palermo,
San Feline and Scurcola.
These are reported to esye
been seriously damaged:
Bisegna, Balsorano, Canistro,
Cocuillo, Civitellanantino, Cas-
tellfunni. Ortucchio, Ortona-
marsi, Pagliotra, Pescina, San
Beneditto and Sorbo.
Towns slightly damaged were:
Cappadoccia, Carsoli. Ovue-
doll, Peraoluco, Poggio Filippo.
Rocacerro, Santi Marie, San
Donate. San Stefano. Taglicozzo
and Trasacco.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22

Rome.-Demolished or partly de-.
molshed towns dot that part OF Italy
from Naples northward to Ferrara and
crosswise the peninsula from the
Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic Sea, over
which the earthquake passed.
Thousands OF dead lie beneath the
mounds Of debris which once were
dwellings. churches and public institH-
tions which crumbled under the
earth's vibrations.
Not even an estimate Of the ag-
gregate fatalities is yet obtainable, as
numerous places are still isolated
owing to the severance of Geographic,
telephone and railroad communica-
ton. It is known, however, that
Avezzano is a metropolis, and that also
in Sora, some rs miles to the south
east. which was almost completely de-
stroyed by q later shock, a large num-
Der of lives were lost. In AvezzanO
and vicinity 1t is estimated that $4,000
persisted and that the dead In Sora
win total 1000.
So far as is known. about 20 towns
have been absolutely leveled while an
almost equal number suffered serious
damage.
In all these places persons were
killed or injured. In the ruins through
out the day volunteers worked heroic
ally endeavoring to extricate wounded
or rescue the bodies Of the dead. King
Victor Emmanuel himself directed tho
work at Avezzano, where the piteo1w
appeals Of persons caught beneath
wreckage could be plainly heard. M
It is estimated that In Avexzano
1000 persons are buried alive. some Of
them school children In an institution
which collapsed. Only four soldiers Of
the garrison OF 400 in the town escaped
when the barracks fell.
In Sora all the municipal and Gov
eminent authorities persisted. -Four
hundred and fifty bodies already have
been taken from the ruins there and
a large number Of injured are under
treatment
About two-thirds Of the houses col
lapsed under the shock and others,
which were cracked, tumbled down
later. Rossi Palace fell in, burying 20
laborers who were working In the
courtyard.
In Rome several shocks occurred.
They caused the collapse of some
buildings already severely damaged,
resulting in the injury of number Of
persons engaged In rescue work IN
various towns. These shocks were
not violent. but they increased tho
alarm Of the people and made more
difficult the work of rescue.
With every hour, as additional and
more accurate details are received. the
horror increases. threatening to place
it in the list of similar catastrophes IN
Europe second only to the Msssina
disaster Of 1908.
The list Of dead, dying and injured
has Increased from asrelativeIy small
figure to more than $4,000 according
to an oilcial announcement, and 1t Is
expected shat this number may Rrn@.