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Contagious Diseases.

No name is more prominent now in the world of scientific discovery than that of Louis Pasteur. For the last torty years he has been a student of microscopic forms of life, their function in nature and their mode of operation. He finds that there are two distinct classes of these, those requiring pure oxygen for their nutrition and multiplication, and those which have the power of decom- posing organic products, abstracting the oxygen for themselves and leaving the remaiuing ingredients free to enter into other combinations. Fermentation is due to the action of the latter class of microbes. By their increase, the whole mass of vegetable or animal produce is permeated, this process going on until the oxygen supply gives out. When fermen- tation is the object to be secured, the process is best conducted in vats protected from the action of air, and then at the proper stage the alcoholic product is fixed, or made stable by being heated to temperatures fatal to microscopic life. By these suggestions Pasieur has done immense service to the wholesome manufacture aud preservation of beer, wines aod vinegar, and such like products of fermentation. Latterly his atteation has been directed to those minute organisms which give rise to contagious diseases. He has proved the connection of these organisms with such diseases, and has been able to cultivate the germs in liquid preparations of organic products. With this prepared contagion, be has reproduced the diseases by inoculation. Successive preparations were fouod to retain all the virvlence of the original poisou. But Pasteur dis- covered that if the lymphs so produced were exposed to air for a time, they did lose their poteucy io part, forming a sedimevt which remained actively iofectious,aud also, a clear liqud ontop with which it was possible by inoculation to protect agaiust the severer forms of the disease. Pasteur made 4 public experiment with sheep and oxen in Melua, twice inoculating a number with the weakened virus, aud then in- oculating these and as many others not previously operated on with the virus of full strength. The result was that the sheep and oxen previously treated suffered slight iudisposi‘ion, but in two days quite recovered; the others were nearly all dead. The experiment was magoificentiy succeseful. Pasteur’s discovery has virtually banished splenie fever from France. It is no longer a menace, but an easily controllable or preventible disease. Of late be has been cultivating the viras of mad dogs, and has announced that bydrophobia can be mastered. There need be, henceforth, no mad dogs on the ove haud, aud on the other the effect of the bite of such can be anticipated and preven'ed by vaccina- tion with attenuated virus. The opicion of these explorers seems to be that such diseases are an abnormal instance of the process by which dead organisms are re- turned to the inorgavic world,the process setting in before death; but that such processes may be made to carry with them their own destruction, and finally, as abnormal processes, to become extinct.

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Supreme Court.

Hector McLean vs John Bradley.—In this ease the fu'l Court gave judgment, unani- mously deciding thet the verdict obtained by the plaintiff, in Trinity Term last, should be set aside, and a ron-snit entered for the defendant, with costs to the defendant

John MeQuarrie vs John Bradlev —In this case the Court grve judgment confirming the verdict obtained for the defendant last Trin- ity Term, aud discharging the rule obtainet by the plaintiff for a new trial, with costs do the defendant.

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PaLksTINE.-~Mr Howie preached on Mon- day. 16th inst., in Alberton, and the follow- ing three evenings he lectured at Bloomfield, Montrose and }Iimsdale respectively. In the course of the first lecture Mr. Howie gave a description of the rovds and houses. In the second, the locality between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. and an account of the furniture ani food. Ia the third he dese:ibed Mount Lebanen, its cedars and silk-worms. Isaiah 1+ 16-17 evidently need no commentary, demand no knowledge of Eastern customs for their right understanding; but Ezekiel 6:4 certainly does, and itis the latter class of pacs'ges that Mr. Howie endeavors to

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Tue GesreL Anmy.—Capt. Collins and his devoted band of workers are still at Summer- side At the earnest solicitation of the peo- ple there they will remain for a week or two, when, if the prevent excitement subsides, they will resume their regular meting at Ludlow Hall. In the meantime, social snd cottage praver meetings are being held by them in different parts The people of Charlottetown are waiting to give them a hearty weleome back when the time arrives.—Com,

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Mr. Dovetas Bryvner, of Ottawa, who baa charge «i the Art and Literature Depart- ment, of the Indian und Colonial Fxbibitien, arrived in the city Jast eveving. Mr. Brymer is makiog arrangements for exhibits in is department. He has been as far West as Regioa and reports that the people in all the Provinces and in the leading cities are work ing energetically to hive Canad» creditably represented at the coming exhibition. Mr. Kry aner will remain ia the city until Wednes- day next. He is staying at the Rankin

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THE SMALLPOX. |

The following new cases have developed— almost all in the infected districts :—

Miss Manley, Great George Street.

Mrs. Pickard, do.

Mes. Larter, Long Street.

Mary A. Mullins, Long Street.

Mrs. Logheran, do.

William Allen, Upper Prince Street.

Eliza Carver, at Mrs. Howatt’s, Orlebar Street McMahon, Sidney Street, near St. Dunstan's Cathedral.

Miss Walsh, Upper Queen opposite Admiral Baytield’s,

Mrs. Cephas Nunn, Winsloe Road.

Another case at Brady's, North River.

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CONDITION OF PATIENTS.

The cases of Mr. Brenton Dawson, isolated at his own home, and of —— Larkins, @ patient in the hospital, are both severe, but both are young and strong, and it is confidently hoped that they will with- stand the disease. Mr. Pickard is not quite so well. Mrs. Redmond is very iil.

BURIAL OF THE DEAD,

The body of Miss Gunn was buried at seven o'clock last evening,-and that of Miss Way at two o'clock this mor ing, the Church of England service being read in both cases by the Rev. Mr. O’ Meara.

FOUR MORE DEATHS,

Mise Way died about 8 o'clock last evening, afew hours after her removal to the hospital. Mrs. Fleming and her child passed away this morning, George Way and Miss O'Hare also died this forenoon.

ERRONEOUS KEPORT CORRECTED,

Vv’, we pleased to learn that there is no trntm in the report, circulated last night, that Miss Whear had passed away.

THE GREY NUNS,

Couneillors Kelly and Davy waited upon the Sisters of Charity in the Cheriottetown Hospiia!l this morning ;and_ three of their number went to the smalipox hospital this afternoon to nurse the patients.

AS TO YACCLNATION.

Srr,— Would it not be very interesting if some of the physicians attending the small- pox patients atthe hospital would publish a table, giving dates of vaccination of all the patients smitten with smallpox since the outbreak of the diseass, and stating whether they had been vaccinated more than once ? Curiovs.

A LESSON TO ALL.

The case of Mrs Thompson conveys a les- son at once to persons who complain that their houses are ‘‘ flagged” on mere sus- picion, and to physiciens apt to exercise leas than the utmost caution. Mrs. Thomp- son was found on the floor of her room on Wednesday evening, prostrate and help- less. A physician was called in aud saw no symptoma of smallpox. The next day other physicians called, and still the disease did not appear to them to be smallpox. Her daughter, the mother of a large family of amali children, came in consequence, and nursed the woman and slept with her all night. On Friday two young Jadies called to give their assistance, and several other persons did likewise. One of the young ladies suspected, as soon as she went to the house, that the disease was smalipox, and, on another physician being called in, the case was at once declared to be smallpox. The consequence is that the contagion has been conveyed te two large families who were before free from it, and are now isolated, besideg at least two single persons. One of these,a man cailed ‘*Sill McDonald” (properly Silly McDonald) was roaming about the streets until cangit by the police at about 8 u’clock last evening. So that no one can tell what consequences may flow from this one act of carelessness, Better a dozen “suspects” to be proved free from is disease, than Jone other such case as this.

NO GASB AT KENSINGTON.

Dr. Darrach writes to contradict the report that there is a case of smallpox in Kensington. Tho principal reason public attention was directed to the case was, he says, the girl’s name, Maggie Larkins, But she is not a sister of John Larkins, now in the hospital, and she is now so far recovered from the attack of chicken pox as tu com- pletely remove all doubts that might exist under preaent circumstances. The chil- dren in the nearest hoyse have been quite as bad with chicken pox ag she was, and from them she took the disease,

THE CASE AT SOURIS.

The smallpox patient ia doing well. No more cases reported yet. The suspected cases have nearly recovered, having had a bad attack of chicken pox. None of the persons confined in the hospital with the girl Welsh have taken the disease. The hotels have ali closed, by request of the Board of Health, for a time. Two men were each fined $5 and twelve days’ jsola- tion, or one month in jail, for taking money from a person confined in the hospital, and also for trying to gain admission into a house which was flagged. The Board of Health are inde- fatigable in trying to prevent the disease from spreading. They can be seen at all times personally inspecting the ‘‘roads and by-ways,” and atiending to the sanitary wants of thetown. All schools have been closed for an indefinite period.

LETTER FROM DR. WARBURTON,

Sir,—Judgingfrom Dr, Jenkin’s letter, in this evening’s issue of the Patriot, there appears to be some blame attached to him, in connection with the outbreak of small- pox in the Thompson femily. To remove this, and try to make the case clear, £ will give you the full history, so faras I have it. I was rent for to see the child, who sab- sequently died, She had then none of the symptoms of smallpox, except the high

temperature. At that visit I saw a boy who had chickenpox, and I was told that he came from school with it and that other children in the school had it. After a few days asimilar rash appeared on the girl. From this time she was better and fcr some days went on wel), She then tock pneu- monia and this, I considered, the cause of death, which occurred on Saturday, the 7th inst. On this and the following day

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evening we determined to inform the Health Officer of the cases and of our sus- picions; but on my suggestion, we took Dr. Jenkins, Senr., who had experience of the diseass, out with us. (The little girl was then dead and buried.) He saw the cases, and there being no history he thought it was not smallpox. He again saw them on Monday morning and was of the same opinion. During the next three days the rash which came out on Sunday became more developed. I again took Dr. Jenkins, Seur., out with me on Thursday, 12th inst., and he then proncunced it to be smalipox without doubt. Wethen went to the Health Officer, Dr. Johnstone, and in- formed him of the state of affairs. JAMES WARBURTON.

Nov. 20, 1885.

RESULTS OF VACCINATION,

The article which we publish to-day from the London TJ'imes contains a fair summary of the results of a recent enquiry into the effects of vaccination. It will repay careful reading.

PRECAUTIONS AT MOUNT STEWART.

On the 17th inst., a meeting was called concerning the smallpox in Charlottetown and means te prevent it in Mt. Stewart. A resolution was passed, requesting the Gov ernment to appoint additional members for the Board of Health; also, Dr. Welsh to be at the Railway Statiou on the arrival of trains to prevent avy one bringing the dis- ease to the village. One party arrived last Tuesday from the city and was returned by the order of J. Ross, J. P., and Dr. Welsh, and any other similar case will be dealt with in the same way,

Tae Rev. James McDonild presided at the meeting. The present mec bers of the Board <f Health, with the Rov. E. Bell, visited all the houses of the village yester day (20th) and requested the inhabitants to observe the rules of health. At present there are no signs of the disease.

THE SITUATION IN CRAPAUD.

A correspondent at Crapaud, writes;— ‘‘On the intelligence being received here of the outbreak of smallpox in Charlottetown, and that two persons from this place bad slept at the Rocklin House on Friday night, much concern was evinced by all. On Sunday, in St. John’s church, Rev. Mr. Jchustone spoke warmly on the necessity of taking immediate sieps to prevent the scourge from having a foothold in our midst, and urged the re organization of the Board of Heaith. The Board met the same afternoon, nominated additignal members to be appointed by the executive, ordered general vaccination of ail, especially the children, ‘flagged’ all houses, (seven in number), in which the inmates were in contact with buildings or persons infected, closed all echeols,and in other ways showed that they meant business.

Vacciration goes bravely on, The in- habitants show a warm disposition to assist the Board in carrying out their work, and with a firm trustin the God of Heaven we are confident of preserving ourselves from this virulent enemy.”

PRECAUTIONS AT PICTOU.

The Pigtou Board of Health have passed a by-law requiring al! parties entering that town from Quebec, Caps Breton and P. E. Island to show medical certificates of vacci- nation within seven years, and of freedom from contagious or infectious disease. All goods from infected ports are to be fumi- gated, and, if need be, opened by acom- peient medical cfiicer, such famigation and inspection to be at the expense of the owner,

PRECAUTIONS IN ST. JOHN.

In St. John a house to house visitation will be at once entered upon, in oder to ensure the vaccination of al] the people. It appears that there are yet in St. John several thousands unvaccinated, and that though nearly two thousand have been operated upon during the past fow weeks, there are many who, through prejudice or wani of care, are likely to neglect this duty.

BENEFITS OF VACCINATION.

The benefits of vaccination are of course known to all true men of science in the medical profession. ‘Phe atatjstigs of cities and countries establish its value. Sir Lyon Playfair, in a speech not very long ago in the British Parliament, said that in the last century deaths from smallpox avereced 3000 to every one million of the population, Think of that. In 1798, Jenner made bh s grea! discovery. In the first forty years of this century the death rate from small- pox fell from 3,000 to 600 in every one imillion of people. Steps were taken in 1841 to make vaccination gratuitous thronghout the British Kingdom. What followed? By 1853 the death rate from emailpox had fallen to 303 in the million. The next step was acompulsory law. In 1871, and since, the rate has fallen to 156 tu a million. Could anything be more con- clusive ?

A SAMPLE ANTI-VACOINATIONIST,

Dr. A. W. Rosa, who had done more than anyone else to inflame the ignorant and prejudiced against vaccination, and who has published a fiysheet denouncing it, left Montreal on the Chicago express a few evenings ago. Soon after the train started, the Qatario Medical Officer approached Dr, Ress and demended that he should either exhibit his arm or produce 4 satjsigstory certificate of vaccination. Ross refused, and, appealing to the profgssional courtesy of his confrere, said merely that his word should be taken that he had been success- fuily vaccinated three times in his life. Finally he submitted to an investigation, which demonstrated that the great advo- cate of the anti-vaccination party had been innceulated very recently, and that he had two additional marks on his arm.

NOTES. Nearly two thousand persons have been vaccinated by Dr. Conroy singe Friday, the 13th inst, The meetings of the Catholic Literary Union and Unicon Dramatic Club will be discontinued until further notice. A correspondent asks ;—‘‘ Is the ‘ yellow fleg’ the only remedy necessary to insure a certain cvre in a case of ‘developed’ smallpox?” Dr. Jenkins expresses entire satisfaction with the conduct of Mr. Jennirgs. who has been performing the double duty of head nurse and eteward at the hrepiel, The

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Captain Anderson, of the Black Diamond Line steamer Bonavista, has of late been much abused in the press and elsewhere, because, it is alleged, his sreamor brought a case of smallpox to Pictou, and because It was supposed that he misrepresented the matter to the Quarantine Officer at this port, and thus obtained a clean bill of health. To set himself right before the public, Capt. Anderson, yesterday evening, made the following statement to a repre- sentative of Tue Examiner, for publica- tion :—

On the 24th of October last, I arrived at this port. The acting Quarantine Officer, Dr. Warburton, came on board immedi- ately. He asked if we had any passen- gers? I said: ‘‘No saloon; two steerage —a woman and child.” I told him also the child had been vaccinated about six weeks previous, and that the crew of the steamer had ali been vaccinated. The Doctor then gave me a clean bill of health and I sailed for Pictou at 8 o’clock on the evening of the 24th ult. The stewardess that evening reported ‘he child in the steerage to be sick with cold ; and on our way to Pictou she aghin reported the child as having a dread- ful sore throat—threatened with croup. I advised the use of goosegrease ; but, as the stewardess had none, she applied oil. On our arrival at Pictou the child did not appear better, and I sent for Dr. Me- Millan tho first thing on the morning of the 25th. After an examination, Dr. Mc- Millan pronounced the child to be suffering from a very sore throat, the result of a bad cold, and told the mother if she were not very careful she would lose herchild. On Monday morning, the stewardess re- port.d to me that a rash had broken out on the child. 1 then immediately sent for Dr. McMiilan and the Quarantine Officer. They, after consultation, pro ounced it a light case of varioloid. The chill was re- moved to the Quarantine Hospital, and died on Monday, the 2ad inst. After the removal of the child the steamer was placed in quarantine and thoroughly fumigated. Everything whish came in contact with the case was burned, and every precaution ‘was taken to stamp out any disease which might possibly remain in the ship. This is a true statement of tha case, which can be verified by many witnessee,

On my return to this port on Wednesday I anchored the steamer at Three Tides The acting Quarantime oflicer came on board and reported everything all right. I remained at anchor unti! 6 o'clock in the evening, when I came up to the wharf. I have, since my arrival, heard many hard reporis againgt myge!f and the ship, to the effect that she was infected with guallpox, and that IT had, on my last trip, misled the Quarantine Officer, and deceived the public. On Thursday morning, in company with Mr. Geo. Peake, IL waited on the Board of Heaith, and, after stating the case as above, dewanded an investigation, The Chair- man of the Board replicd that the members would consult, and if an investigation were necessary he would send for me at 3 o'clock. I waited until that time with my witnesses to prove my statement but, for some reason or other, the Boafd of Health did not comply with my demand. So far as T am concerned I consider I have done all in my power to set myself right before the public.

The Black Diamond Line are ysing eygry precaution to prevent their ships being made conductors of sm Ilpox and other diseases, They do net allow passongers, cflicers or sailors on board unless they are vaccinated, and they do not permit dock hands to work at the cargoes unless thee are also vaccinat- ed. While in Montreal the steamers are under the supervision of the company’s own medical officer, who ases every preventa- tive to keep the ships clear of disease

Regarding the repors that clothes were gent ashore for washing while we were here on the 24th of October, I have, after making a rigid enquiry, no hesitation in stating t at the report is without any foundation what- ever.

With reference to the report that the sailor Kennedy (reported sick of smallpox at Montague) was discharged from the Bonavista in ill health, I may state I have nothing whatever todo with the matier. Previgus to his discharge he was inspected by the acting Quarantine offjcer, and was found to allappoarances well. He worked thé whole passage down from Montreal, and when he left the ship T was not aware that he suffered from any illness.

Tn conclusion I may state that since the illness of the child on the 24th ult., there has been no sickness o nv beard the Bonavista

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