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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Sarah Woodman Thompson, wife of George
W. Thompson a blind musician, who for more
than year had accompanied her husband
about the streets of Boston and sold song books
while her husband played the banjo and sang,
fell in her room at 125 Main street, Charles
town. March 14th and died almost instantly. She
was about to accompany her husband on sing
ing trip. They were familiar pair on the Com
mon, near Park street, in the early evening
hours. Mrs Thompson was born in Searsport,
Ne, forty three years ago Her family name
was Devereaux. Her first husband was named
Woodman. She married George W. Thompson
about year ago.-Boston Transcript
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Irwin Works of Brooks. who is employed at
Libbey & Stevens mill in West Unity, met
with painful accident March 18th. His left
foot in some way came in contact with cir
Stevens took him to his home in Unity and a
trained nurse is in attendance. Or. Whitney
dressed the wound and found it necessary to
amputate three toes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Died, in Searsmont Me, Thursday, March
10th, at p. M, Miss Susan Stevens Mcfarland,
daughter of the late Ephraim and Sally McFar-
land. Hers was The taking off of sweet life.
She loved folks, was greatly attached to the
church of her choice, and her calm and shining
face always She'd forth the light of peace. Her
memory will linger long with all the neighbor
friends. Her going out was peaceful and with
out tear, for she had Friend and she knew
HIS touch to guide her through the shadow
She leaves to mourn and to miss her. two sis
tiers, Misses Jennie and Mary Mcfarland, and all
who knew her. quiet funeral was held Sat-
urday, March 18th, with reading and prayer by
her pastor. Thus ends her earthly pilgrimage
But she, too, locked for a city which hath
foundations whose builder and maker is Cod
C. H. B.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Mr.. Alfred Flood of Clinton, who for many
years has owned and occupied cottage on
Clinton Avenue Northport Campground, died
there March 21st of cerebral hemorrhage, aged
70 years and mon his. Mr. Flood had spent
the past winter at the cottage with his daugh-
ter Mrs. Lombard He a native of Gin
ton, the son of the late John and Lucinda
Wells Flood, and was a contractor by trade
The funeral will take place in Northport to-
morrow, Friday, at o'clock, Rev. G. G. Wins
low officiating, and the remains will be taken
to Clinton Saturday for burial
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In, advance, $500 a
year; 81 90 for six months; so cents for three
months.
ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, one
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and % cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Llewellyn Keller, who for 60 years was a
resident of Rockport died at his home in
Montville on Saturday, March 4th, after long
and painful Illness About II years ago he
moved from Rockport to Montviile He was
II years of age. He leaves widow and two step
sons George A. Barlow of Rockport and John
A. Barlow of Montville, by whom Mr.. Keller had
been tenderly cared for during his illness. He
also leaves one sister, Mrs. Nettie Metcalf of
Rockport Deceased was a member of ST.
Paul's Lodge, F. &. A. M, and of George s.
Cobb Post, G. A. R. of Camden.-C Camden Her.
aid.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23


Mrs. Caroline H. Dow died at the home Of
her son, John L. Dow, Union street, March
18th. She had been in her usual health and
" i'll only fifteen minutes, death resulting
from heart disease. She was born in Frank
fort, December rs, 1886, the daughter of
Daniel and Rebecca Littlefield. and is the last
OF family of six children. December z, 1866,
she married James L. Dow, now deceased. She
was the mother of six children: Grace, who
died in infancy; Charles, who died in 1880,
aged II years; Annie, wife of Charles Nicker-
son of Swanville, who died in 1894. and Lulu,
wife CT Amos A. Colcord, who died in Belfast
IN 1909. Two sons survive: Capt. Frank L.
Dow OF Brooklyn, N. Y. captain of the steam
er Hawaiian of the H. S. S. Co., and John L.
OF Belfast. She is also survived by grand
son, Carl H. Colcord, and by several nieces and
nephews. A woman of high moral character
and iovable disposition, a devoted mother and
loyal friend, her sudden departure is sincerely
mourned and the bereaved have the sympathy
OF the community. The funeral will take
place this. Thursday, morning at 10 o'clock,
Rev. M. s. Hill Of the Methodist church offici-
atlng. The remains will be taken to North
Searsport.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Leander Morse died at his home, No Con-
gress street, March 2lst, aged "a years and 7
months. He had been in failing health for
some time and his death was caused by rheu-
matlsm and complications. He was born in
Lincolnville, the son of the late Bernard and
Mary Fales Morse, both of Union. He follow
ed the occupations of farming and fishing. Be-
fore coming to Belfast, which had been his
home for many years, he lived in Belmont and
for short time in Vineland, N j. He is sur
>vlved by his wife. formerly Miss Sarah ]
Swift; by one son, Edison L. of Stonington, and
one daughter, Mrs. Leila A. Cottrell of Bel
fast; also by two brothers, Samuel Morse of
brockton, Mass, and Lucius C. Morse of Lib
erty Mr.. Morse was good citizen and was
respected by all who knew him. Cordial and
pleasant he had kind word for all he met
The funeral will be held at his late home to-
morrow, Friday, afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
Adolph Rossbaeh, pastor of the Unitarian
church, officiating.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23
SLAUGHTER
SAL e.!

Having reduced our stock one
third in the big sale of the past
ten days, and having some odd
sizes in many lines, we are 60
ing to offer them for one week
more at
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Mrs. Sylvia Nichols died March 18th at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Belle R. Trip, in
East Belfast, aged "a years. She was born in
Swanvie, the daughter of the late John and
Rebecca (Ellis) Lenfest and was the widow of
the late Shepard Nichols. Two daughters sur
vive. Mrs. Mary M. Pattee, who lives on North
port avenue, Belfast, and Mrs. Trip. The
funeral was held at her late home Sunday
morning at 9.45 a. m, Rev. William Vaughan,
pastor of Trinity Reformed church, officiating.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Send loc.. name Of paper and this ad. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch-Book.
Each bank contains q Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

The funeral, March 9Th, of Mary (Harding)
Chase of Troy was largely attended Rev. F.
S. Dolliff of Jackson officiated, and the inter-
ment was in Fairview cemetery. Among the
friends from out of town who attended the fu-
neral were Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Carter of
Palmyra, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chase of Unity,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred r. Carter of Bangor, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. L, Cunningham of Freedom, Miss Es-
telle Harding of Augusta, Mrs. R. c. Whitaker
of Unity and Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Stone of
Unity.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

The funeral took place at her late home Sun
day at 1 o'clock, Rev. Adolph Rossbach pastor
of the Unitarian church, officiating.
Miss Abby NJ Caldwell, daughter of the late
John S. CALDWELL died in Watervile Tuesday
evening, March 14th Miss Caldwell had been
accustomed to spend the winter months in the
home of her sister, Mrs. Irving B. Mower, and
it was there that her death occurred. She was
never physically strong and about two months
ago began to fail, growing gradually weaker
until the end came. The same characteristics
of quiet gentleness and mildness of disposition
which marked her life were in evidence until
the closing moments. Always appreciative of
the sympathy and attention of others her last
whispered words were "thank you" Brief
funeral services were conducted in Waterville
by Rev. Edwin c. Whittemore, D. D., and the
body was brought to Belfast for interment. Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Clement, with whom Miss Cald-
well has had her summer home, are in Florida.
Nathan Farrow died at his home in North
port at a. M, March 10Th. He was born in
Searsmont in 1924, the son of the late Nathan
and Seely Farrow. The family moved to Bel
mont in 1929. The deceased was twice mar
ried. His first wife was Miss Caroline Patter-
son of Belfast. There were two sons by this
union: Daniel W., who went west, and John A.
of Lowell, Mass. His second wife was Sarah
Ryan of Belmont, and their son, Albert n, has
always lived with them on the home farm in
Northnort In his early life the deceased fol-
lowed the sea, but later bought the farm in
Northport and engaged in farming. He has
been in failing health for some time. Devoted
to his home and it's interests he enjoyed the
respect and confidence of all who knew him.
The funeral took place at his late home
Wednesday at o'clock.
Daniel Elliott of Thorndike died very sud-
denly March 10th. He lived alone in small
house near the railroad water tank at Thorn
dixie station and not far from the hotel. Mr..
Elliott was around at the different places Of
business Friday forenoon and went to his
home and was not seen by anyone during the
day Saturday. People at the hotel. not seeing
him Sunday morning thought they would as
certain if he was at home or visiting with
friends, as he quite often did for few days.
William Tweedie entered the house, the door
being unfastened, and found Mr.. Elliott sitting
in a chair near the cook stove dead. Appear
ances showed he had died very suddenly while
removing his shoes and stockings. Mr.. Elliott
leaves seven children, three sons and four
daughters. all Of whom are away from home.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23
WALDO COUNTY ITEMS.

Leon Knights of Unity has sold his chestnut
driving horse to William Glidden of Waterville
and bought black PAGER of H. H. Lamson of
Freedom.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Scott Erwin Eastman, the little son of David
and Mary Belgard Eastman of Knox, died at
the Tapley Hospital, High street, Tuesday,
March 21st, aged months. The child under
went surgical operation as the only chance
to save its life, and everything possible was
done for it. The remains were taken to Knox
for burial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Carroll Turner of East Palermo will buy a
large Goss engine and build mill and house
on his farm and lumber lot on the old Hamle-
ton place, so-called, in West Liberty and saw
all kinds of short lumber He will begin work
early this spring. He also talks of buying the
R. P. Morang pine lumber lot which adjoins his
lot.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

for burial.
A brief obituary of Mr.. James H. Sanborn,
who died suddenly March 9th, was published
last week. The Rockland Opinion says fur
Their: "Mr. Sanborn was one of Vinalhavens
most prominent citizens, having been ident-
fed with the business and social life of the
town, since he came there 43 years ago. He
was 32d degree Mason and had served in the
highest Offices of the chapter and commandery
He was faithful and hard working member of
the Union church and his presence will be
greatly missed in that body which with the COM
munity in general deeply mourns his loss. De-
ceasd leaves a wife, formerly Flavila Grant
of Frankfort; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Gray
and Miss Laura B. Sanborn and two sons,
Harry L. and Lena W., all of Vinalhaven, and
one sister, Mrs. Blanche Craig of Pennsyl-
vania. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon in Union church, Rev. o. S. Lunt
conducting, The Masonic burial service was
performed by Moses Webster Lodge, Marguer-
lite Charter attending in body and De. Valois
Commandery doing escort duty. The funeral
was generally attended by the citizens, and the
beautiful. The stricken family have the whole
sympathy of saddened community"
The funeral services of Eliza Clark were
held at the Union church, Weeks Mills, March
18th, Rev. ]. R. Hall, assisted by Elder May
perry, OIllclaCln4. L lie SIioii lIoH L yer s
corner rendered several beautiful selections.
The funeral was attended by large concourse
of sorrowing friends and neighbors who had
known and loved the deceased throughout her
long life. Mrs. Clark was 70 years of age and
a large portion of that time had been spent in
this vicinity where, by her lovely disposition
and consistent Christian life, she made host
of friends who join with the sorrowing rela-
tives in mourning her loss. 1t can truly be
said, "A good woman has gone" She is sur
vived BY . husband, two daughters. several
grandchildren and a number Of brothers and
sisters, all of whom will cherish her memory
with deepest reverence The floral remem-
brances were many and beautiful. The Busy
Bees of which society she was valued mem
Der, sent sheaf of lovely Easter lilies. The
interment was at Weeks Mills cemetery.
Samuel X. Macomber, a veteran matchmaker
and ieweler. died March 14th at his home in
Rockland. He was born in Dover, June 8,
1880. the son of Samuel and Rebecca (Coombs)
Macomber, He was educated in the schools
there. He then moved to Belfast, where he
learned the trade of matchmaker. While
there he married Ellen A. Robinson, OF Sears
mont. They moved to Rockiand ABOUT 80
wears AGO and have lived there ever since. Mr.
Macomber retired from business IN 1908 and
went to California, where ne resided Tor a
year. Mrs. Macomber died about Two months
ago. The Rockland Opinion says; "The de-
ceased was a useful and honorable citizen,
highly respected and admired by all. Al
though he took no active part IN the political
life Of the city. he was well informed and
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-23

Thorndke potato buyers are still shipping
potatoes to Portland and Massachusetts, mar
kets in stove cars in care of Messrs. Elijah Bel
gard of Montville, Charles Bagley, George Dob
son. Frank Gordon and Arthur Tweedie The
price is rs cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
CORES SHORE CONDITIONS
Fairbanks Pronounees Administration
at Atlantic City Shameful.

FaWDdUko FFoOouHSes NnUhHehefS''
at Atlantic City Shameful.
Atlantic City, n. j.. July ll.-At'
lantic City was declared to be un'
American and the conditions here on
Sunday we're pronounced shameful
By former Vice President Fairbanks
nj 4 meeting OF Methodist Christian
Endeavorers In ST. Pauls Methodist
church.
Atlantic City Is not a part OF the
United States" said the former vice
president. 1T was my first visit to At
lamtlc City" he said. when arrived
would never have known 1t wss
Sunday save by looking at the calen'
dar
The conditions were shameful,
worse than in any European cities,
with apparently every sore, saloon
and amusement running wide open
Apparently the rulers Of the town dc
not consider II a part Of America.
They act as though there we're no
laws. All this should be changed. II
is a disgrace that this resort ssould
Ice allowed to fracture the Jaw with
such impunity."
Mr. Fairbanks followed Rev. W. F.
Wilson, of Canada, who also sharply
criticised the Sunday conditions In At
lantic City, and the former vice presi'
dent asserted that he thoroughly
agreed with DR.. Wilson's arraignment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Southern Railway.

NJ B. Following schedule 6gures PUBLISHERS Q
information. and are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective Msy 2s. 1911.
Trains leave Washington from Hs~ UnIen
Station.
tn q. m. Daily-Loeal for Wsrrenton. Danvills
and way stations.
$50 a m. Daily-Locai for Harrisonbura. Va.
$50 a. m. Daily-Uhited States Fast Mail.
first-class coaches and drawtng-room. sleeping
ears to Birmingham & New Orleans. Dining car
service.
s.35 .. m. Week Days-Idmitsd for Harrison
burg. Parlor car 10 Hardsonburg.
ti5 o. m Daily - Birmingham Special
through coaches and sleeping ears TO Burning
fosnis hcnday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday
a 81 Saturday.
40 ,. N. Week Days-Iocal for HarrssonburT
and way stations on Manassas Branch.
$50 .. m, Dsily-Limited for Warrenton @nd
4s55 .. m.-LocaI for Wsrrenton.
go .. m. Daily The Southern's Southeastern
Limited. Through Pullman drawing-rocn.
Tssassore cars DS s5sSsa ss sS 1" cSsots
Columbia. Charleston. Aiken. Augusta, SaVan-
nah and Jacksonville.
1910 D. m. Daily-rew York and CnAtezno -
Lin tsd (via Lynchburg) First class eossn sna
sleeping cars 10 Roanoke. knoxyille Cns.s.noo4s.
sleeping car 10 New Orleans. Dinlns.eaf ssts ~
1O.f6 ,. m. Daily-New York. AtanI 80 T ~
Orleans Ilmited-All Pullman trains. eiuD 40 oo-
ssrvat;on cars 10 New Orleans; sleeping cars 70
AshevilIe- Atlanta. New Orleans. Siespin9 ear 70
Charlotte. Dining-car service. 90, r..
f.io m, Daily Menphis Special. Through
s,..,,,.- ..rs and coaches 10 Roanoke. knokyille.
Chsfisnooga. Nashville and Memphis. waning
ton Sleeping ear open 1000 .. m DaninE ear
rheosh trains from the South arrive Washins-
- e.sSs M go M e:53 am. l0.tO a. n. daily;
liz y =, and 1890 D. m l2:lb a. IN. daily. HARRISON
49,, re a M woek days aud el5 .. m daily.
go, Charlottesville go a m, go y m. and 7:t8
~ M. Local from Warenton arrives s;i0 q. m.
T,r.ins leave Richmond. 10;t6 4 m. and il;t5p
- DaiIy Express for all points South
s.i0 nj m. Daily Local for Danvtlie, Chariotts.
S00 D. m. except Sunday. Location Durham.
Raleigh IN,
500 a m. except Sunday and x.lb y. m. MONDAY.
Werinesday and Friday for West Point
$50 0. m except Sunday. foe West Point. COZ.
necfing with York River Line fof baitners. Mon
day. wednesday and Friday.
Tickets, sleeping-ca reservations. and detailed
Information can lie bad az ticket o1ica. I06 lbth
al. ~ w. S06 So. N. W.. and New Union
Station. Baggage checked through from hotsis
and raj lences. Cab service.
n. n. C0ApMAN. Vice Pres a Gen. Man.
s. II. HARDWICK. Pass. Trsnie Mgr.
n. y. CARY. Gen. Pass. Agent.
l.. 8. BR0WI. General AEsat.
I. E Burgess ID p. A..
Hlfiluo1d. We.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
PLAYER ASSAULTS UMPIRE
Magee Knocks Arbter Down For Call
Ina Him Out.

ing him Out'
Philadelphia, July II. - Sherwood
Magee. left fielder for the Phillies,
caused one OF the most disgraceful
scenes ever witnessed at a ball park
in this city, when he made an unpro-
voked assault upon Umpire Finneran-
The affair occurred in the third in
ming Of the game with st. Louis,
when. with two of the home players
ON the bases. Finneran called Magee
ont on strikes Magee hurled his BAT
into the air In disgust at the decision,
and Finneran ordered him to the club
house.
Magee stood still for a couple OF
seconds and then rushed at the UNI
pre. They cllnched for an instant and
Maeee stepped back and again rush
cd forwa.d d, giving Finneran a light
push with his right. Magee then swung
his left with terrific force sQuarely on
IInneran's face.
Finneran dropped like log and re-
NAMED on the ground apparently I'M
conscious. The players Of both teams
we're taken so completely by surprise
at Magee's unexpected and vicious as
sault that Il was some time before
they could move.
Meanwhile Magee remained a few
feet from Finneran as II ready to re-
new the battle The players OF both
clubs and the assistant umpire, Rig
Ter. then ran to the home plate, where
Finneran was struggling to get upon
his feet Finneran. although groggy,
managed to take OF his chest protec-
tor and tried to rush through the
group OF players to get at Magee. who
appeared to be Just realizing the enor-
nifty of his ofense.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Clumsy Breton Women.

To the casual observer the Bretonn'
is not attractive or even supremacy In
teresting. As femme de chambre sh'
Is clumsy. slovenly and rough OF
speech, lacking the graces and neat
ness Of her parislan sister. She shut
fes about in felt slippers, her volumi
nous black skirts catch In everything
and II she waits at the table d'hOte bel
method OF handling cutlery Is strongly
calculated to sever ones Jugnlar vein
She has no regularity in her work. and
Mt the hour that she ought TO be max
ing beds she Is probably sitting on the
public staircase nursing her baby. She
ls generally married and. conversely,
often ten years younger than you take
her TO be. To English eyes she Is rare
~ beautiful Her hair Is trained tight
~ under her cap, her cheeks have sell
dom any dellcacy OF tint. and her fig
ure and motions are ungainly and
awkward.-WldeW World Magazine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
Wanted a Sleeper.

A certain physician sat In box at
the theater the other night II hap
pened that be was the first man TO
take bis seat in that particular box.
The next man ushered In had been
hitting Just few Of the more elevated
points in the highway prior to coming
10 the theater.
Am | intrudlngT he inquired ever
20 politely Of the doctor. Have you
this section engaged all for yourselfT
"No. | haven't got It engaged all
for myself. SIT down." replied the
doctor brusquely. for he didn't want
to encourage the stranger TO carry on
any extended conversation.
"All right then" replied the stran
ger. IF you haven't got the whole
section I'll tell the porter to go ahead
and let down the upper BERTH
Washington Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
CROP REPORT SHOWS LOSS
Condition Is Below Average Owing to
Heat and Drought.

Washington. July 1.-THE July crop
Of The United States department OF
agriculture crop reporting board. just
issued. shows the condition on July J.
as indicated by the condition on that
date. OF the principal farm crops and
the acreage OF those not already an
nounced. as follows:
Com. Condition, SOL per cent OF a
normal. compared with S5.4 per cent
in 1910 and S47 per cent, the average
Tor the past ten years on that date,
anticipated yield. 1856. $4,000 bush
ell. against total last year Of 3.12j.7l3,
600. record crop.
Winter wheat.-Condition. 1858 per
cent OF a normal, compared with SO.i
per cent on June l. 1911; SIS per cent
IN 1910. and S14 per cent. the ten
year average: indicated yield. 49,
$4,000 bushels, against 479.9i5,OOO es-
timated last month and total Of 464.-
04i.oo0 last year.
Spring wheat-Condition. 1873 per
cent of normal. compared with 9i.G
per cent on June /. 1911: GIG per cent
in 1910, and SIS per cent the ten-year
average: indicated yield. 2i4s32, 900
bushels. compared with 2s437l.OOO
busicl last month and total last year
of 23l. $4,000.
All wheat. Condition. $50 per cent
of a normal. compared with SCI per
cent on June /, 1911: 1875 per cent IN
1910. and Sf4 per cent the ten-year
Average: indicated yield, 702. $50, 900
bushels. against total Of Cos. $4,000
last year
Oats Condition. 6S.S uer cent Of n
normal compared with S5.7 per cent
on June /. 1911; S2.2 per cent in 1910,
end SOB per cent the ten.year aver
age. indicated yield. Sl7.sO0.00O bush
els. against 97G. 425. 900 last month and
a total last year Of l,126.7G5,OOO, a
record.
Tic present condition Of the crops
Is much better. however. than at the
time covered in the report, as coplous
rains have fallen in all Of the crop
srowing sections since the first Of the
ncnth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-13
GREW NAME ON TOMATO
Grower dominates Marshall For Pres
ident bv Uniuue Method.

Indianapolis. July IL Harvey NJ.
Cook. Of Ayondale. Pa, has nominated
Governor Marshall for the presidency
next year By means Of two tomatoes
which have been sent TO the gov.
ernor.
That such a nomination Is effective.
Mr.. Cook asserts. Is proved by the
fact that he nominated Taft and
Roosevelt in a similar manner.
Each tomato bore on its rudy sur
face the inscription Thomas X. Mar
shall 1912" The manner Of its COM
ing there was obvious. The grower
had stitched some sort Of fibre 10 the
skin Of the fruit while IL was green.
and the subsequent growth had made
he letters appear. except for the
stitches, as n part Of the skin.