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Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
OUR FRIEND, THE cRAR.
Like Most Human Beings, They Are
Right Handed.

Crabs, those highly developed MEM
bers of the great class of the crustacea,
a class of which our other friend the
lobster is also a well-known representa-
tive, have 10 legs, the forward pair be-
ing enlarged and modified so as to form
nppes, and the right claw is usually
larger than the left. Like most human
beings, crabs are right-handed.
The sexes differ greatly in appearance,
and in some species the difference is so
great that the male and female have
been mistakenly described and classified
as separate species Among the most
curious are the little pea crabs that take
up their residence in the shells OF living
bivalve mollusks. Ancient writer's gave
highly fancifm descriptions of this alli-
ance between crustacea and mollusk
One account had it that whenever a
particle of food floated within the gap
ing circuit of the shelI' the wide-awake
crab pricked the tender sides of his slug
gish partner, who understood the signal
and forthwith closed his shell and caught
the morsel.
Crabs have sources of knowledge
which, to human view, seem very mys-
terious, if not inscrutable. The violet
land-crabs of Jamaica live in colonies
often two or three miles from the sea,
to which they make journey once a
year, in spawning time. Then they
march straight for their destination. and
act quite as if they had the ocean al
ready in sight
Besides their usefulness as food, along
with Holsters and other crustacea, crabs
render incalculable service as seaven-
gers. But for their slightly appreciated
labors In this respect, many of our sea-
side resorts would be little visited.
The SO called "robber crab" inhabits
some of the islands of the Indian ocean
and makes its burrows under the cocoa
nut trees, the fruit of which forms its
principal food The depredations of
these robbers are really a serious
matter to the owners of the cocoanut
groves. In order to get at the meat OF
the nuts the crabs strip off the fibrous
covering. They are after the ''eye
spots. They insert the sharp end of a
| claw, and, by working 1t back and forth,
| scoop out the edible substance. The
onter covering they employ to line theil
] burrows. They collect sufficient of this
! TO fill bushel basket, and the native.
In turn break into the burrows in search
] OF materials for mattresses and ropes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

fine of three dollars and costs which
amounted to about $40.
Mrs. Bert Hopkins underwent an
operation for appendicitis at DIR.
Kings hospital in Portland, Tuesday,
and is reported to be doing well.
II. A Bennett of Boston is visiting
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs, J. p.
Merrill.
Rev. ]. G. Osborn pastor Of the
First Baptist church, has been engag-
ed To deliver the Baecalaureate ser
mon before the graduating class of
the Bingham High school, June q
Miss Marie Brown returned from
Mayneld, Wednesday, where she was
called, the first Of the week on account
of a serious accident that befell her
brother he falling from a S9-foot stag
ing At first it was thought he was
dangerously hurt but he is said To be
ON the road Ia quick recovery
Miss Edna S. Porter who has been
visiting her mother i'm Dorchester,
Mass, has returned here and resum-
ed her position as booklleeper in the
spinning mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Heselton went
to Bath, Wednesday, to visit friends
for several DAYS.
According 10 a recent report it has
been found that there are 956 pianos
in Somerset county. There are PSI in
Skowhegan. The only towns that
haven't pianos or taxable musical in
struments are Concord. Harmony.
MOSCOW Ripley and Palmyra In the
plantation Of Jackman they have -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
pemocratio Meetinn

The Democrats of Hallowell held their
initial meeting in the campaign of 1872,
Thursday night, at the headquarters.
The hall was we'll filled and the speakers
We're attentively listened to- John e.
Murphy, president of the club, called
the meeting to order and extended well
come. He urged the necessity of work,
hard work and plenty of it, He had
some happy words in introducing each
speaker. The speakers in the order
named We're Niles w. Perkins, E. f.
Newbert Jos. S. Williamson, Cyrus W.
Davis and Patrick Fitzgerald Each
speaker naturally endorsed the Plaisted
administration and predicted its contin-
uance. Mr.. Perkins said Maine was
normally Republican State and 1t would
require the personal activities of every
Democrat in order to accomplish that
party's defeat. Herbert NJ Heath and
w. L. Haines each came in for scoring.
Secretary OF State Davis dwelt largely
upon an explanation OF the new primary
law and also defended the law enacted
at the special session in March, max
ing the returns from the various voting
precincts 10 be sent direct to the secre-
tary Of state
| About GO people We're present.
| The club has a membership of 1i5. The
published in the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
The First Gray
Hair Sign OF Age.

A harmless remedy, rlade from COM
mon garden sage, quickly restores
gray hair to natural color The care
of the hair, to prevent 1t from losing
its color and lustre, is Just as impor-
tant as to care for teeth to keep them
from diseoloring. Why spend money
Ter cosmetics and creams to improve
the complexion, and yet neglect your
hair. when gray hair is even more
conspicuous and suggestive of age
than wrinkles or a poor complexion?
or the two, IL is easier to preserve the
natural color and beauty of the hair
than II Is TO have a good complexion.
All that is necessary is the occasion
al use of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Hair Kennedy, a preparation of COM
mon garden Sage and Sulphur, COM
bined With other valuable remedies for
dry, harsh, faded hair, dandruf, itch
ing scalp and falling hair After a
few applications of this simple, harm
less remedy. your hair will gradually
be restored TO its natural color. In a
short time the dandruff will be re-
moved. and your hair win no longer
come out but will start 10 grow as Ma
ture intended it should
Don't neglect your hair, for 1t goes
further than anything else to make or
mar your good looks. You can buy
this remedy at any drug store for So
cents a bottle. and your druggist will
give your money hack II you are not
satisfied after using Purchase a bot.
tie today You win never regret II
when you realize the difference 1t vii
make In your appearance. Specia
-Eowdilch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. w. S. Oak
man.
The funeral of the late Samuel II. At
wood was held, at Z. Nj. Thursday
from the Home chapel.
Lieut. Edward L. Shaw, sergeant-ma-
jor, left the Branch, Thursday, on
three-weeks leave TO visit relatives IN
Troy and Chicago Samuel y. Stuyve-
SAINT, clerk is doing the work during
his absence.
F'urloughs were granted, Thursday, 70
James A. Doyle TO Lawrence. Henry Q.
Hastings to Portland Louis Merriam to
Pittsfeld, syrenus Nisbett to New York
City.
The returns from furloughs Thursday,
were = Allen Frazier from Chelsea, John
W. Powell from Boston, Hugh Kenney
from Worcester, George l.. Byam from
Boston, Michael Driscoll from North Ad-
ans, Joseph w. Eldridge from Boston
The bill for Friday at the theatre VIII
be moving pictures of the following sub
jects: Cowboys Best Girl n String
OF Pearls" Dads Smashup" and 'Pathe
Weekly" Tickets will be on sale nso
TO O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
PITTSFIELD.
G. A. R. and Relief Corps
Arranging Memorial Plans.
Various Church, Secret Society,
Social Clubs and Grange Notes.
A Marriage--Personal Mention and
Other Notes Of Interest.

pleasant meeting of the w. C. T.
u was held, Thursday afternoon, with
Mrs. S. G. Sturtevant. and under the
auspices of the floral mission depart
|ment. The rooms were decorated with
violets. After the devotional service
and business session the following
nrogram was carried out: Roll call,
clippings; singing. Union; reading,
The Story of Jennie Casslday," Mrs.
Belle Whitten; piano solo, Miss Gladys
Sturfevant. responsive reading, by the
president and members: reading, THE
Happy RAIN" Mrs. Sturtevant; recep-
tion of new members. followed by
singing and the Somerset county well
come service to new members; read
ing, "The Angelus," Martha Drake
Refreshments were served. feature of
which We're the dishes used which
were of old china.
The Waterville Conference of Free
Baptist churches held, Wednesday, at
Clinton elected the following officers
of the Women's Missionary Society:
President, Mrs. o. H. Drake of Pitts
field, Vice Pres, Mrs. Dudley of Wa
terville; Sec. Treas, Mrs. +. U. Land
man of Pittsfeld; agent missionary
helper, Mrs. Sanderson of Clinton. In
the evening the officers of the Chris
tan Endeavor Society We're elected as
follows: President, Roland Eaton;
Vice Pres, Earle McAllister; Sec.-
Treas, Ralph Kimball, all of Pitts
field.
The Universalist Ladies' Aid Society
held an enjoyable meeting, Thursday
afternoon. in the parlors Of the church
Mrs C. R. Phinney and Mrs. Mark
Gatehell We're hostesses. Refreshments
We're served in the dining room and In
the kitchen where demonstration OF
cooking with aluminium ware was CIV
en- by Mr. and Mrs. c. G. Warren.
Pittsfield Grange will omit the all-day
meeting which was to have been held,
Saturday. on account of the busy time
of the farmers. The meeting win be
opened, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and adjourn
ed until evening, when the Third and
Fourth degrees will be conferred and a
harvest feast served.
A meeting of stephen Davis Post, q,
A. r., and Woman's Relief Corps was
held, Wednesday. arrangements We're
completed for Memorial day exercises.
The members of the w. r. G. will meet,
Tuesday in G.. A. r. hall for the puf-
pose of making wreatis.
| Mrs Margaret Chase OF Canaan IS lne
guest of Mrs w. 3. McGilvery
George Dennis Jacobs and Mrs. Estella
Gee Dinsmore, both OF TINS town. wera
quietly married. Tuesday evening at the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Three-ycar-o Martha Wantony and
her sister, Annie, aged two. played at
theil. home. No. 10 Ritter's lane. Yonk-
ers, N. Y. Wednesday. with matches
and set the bedding on fire. Their
aunt, Mrs. Annie Pancian, had gone
shopping and locked the children in.
leaving with them her 4months-oid
baby. When the firemen got to the
house they had to break in the doors.
Tie firemen found Martha, her little
body a column of flame. rolling on the
floor in agony. while Annie was MD
den behind some clothes. Martha died
Is minutes safter her removal to II.
Johns hospital. Neither Annie nor the
infant were harmed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

MADISON.

| A pleasant social event was party
given by Mrs. J. 7. Mcknight, Wednes-
| day afternoon, to small company of
women at her home on Head street.
Dainty refreshments were served by the
hostess. Those present We're Mrs. G. l..
Marden, Mrs d. l.. McCollor. Mrs. H.
Augusta Hilton. Mrs. Dean w. Rollins,
Mrs. T. l.. Powers. Mrs. c. G. Haynes,
and Mrs w II. Spear.
A private social assembly was held,
Wednesday evening, in Union hall. the
patrenesses being Misses Florence
Emery and Marion Greene. Music was
furnished by Towne's orchestra and a
good time is reported.
Mrs. lothian Blackwell. who has been
confined to her home by illness for the
past year, died late Tuesday night at
her residence two and half miles from
this village Mrs. Blackwell was the
last of family of five children and was
the daughter of Rev. Joseph Withee.
who for many years was a well known
Baptist preacher in this section. She
was a native of Madison and, with the
exception of year spent in California
and a few months in Skowhegan, was a
lifelong resident of this town. About AZ
years ago she was married to lothian
Blackwell in California, crossing the con-
tinent to join Mr.. Blackwell who had
gone from Madison several years before.
Mrs. Blackwell was - years and six
months old and is survived by bus.
band and six children: Willard Black
well of Gallup, New Mexico; Floyd
Blackwell of Fairfield; Mrs. Eta Jones
of Middletown, New York; Mrs. Abbie
Walker and Mrs Althea Campbell of
Norridgewock. and Warren Blackwell of
| Madison Mrs. Blackwell was member
| of the Baptist church and Kennebec Val
| ley Grange and always took an active
| interest in all that pertained to their
welfare. She was well known in this Sec
ton and had a wide circle of friends.
| The Womans Home Missionary society
of the Methodist church met, Wednesday
afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. T.. T..
Haywood ion Madison street.
Three new cases of small pox have
been reported to the board OF health In
the past few days. All of them, how
ever, are in families which have been
under quarantine for the past two weeks,
so but little apprehension is felt
William Duckworth. OF Baltimore, ar
rived in Madison, Wednesday. Mr.
Duckworth was formerly a resident of
this town and will spend the summer in
this vicinity.
Harold Miller of Lynn. Mass, and Mer-
ton Green of Bowdoin college, We're the
guests, Wednesday night, of Mr.
Greene's father, W. +. Greene
Ernest Emery returned. Thursday
morning, from bingham, where ne has
been at work for the past few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Three men were instantly killed and
three We're badly injured, "Wednesday,
at Norton's slate quarry in Granville,
Washington county. y. Y, when sew
eral hundred tons of rock. loosened by
Tuesdays heavy rain, fell without
warning to the bottom of the pit, 300
feet below. There We're nine men work
ing in the quarry. but three of them es-
capped injury. Two bodies have been
recovered, but g third is still III the
debris. The dead men were Hunsarians
and leave large families.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
Isaac M. Thompson.

Isaac M. Thompson. for the past
four years an inmate at the City
farm, died, Thursday forenoon. He
had been in feeble health for several
months. He was Is years old last
Sunday. He leaves no relatives Sc
far as known. He had been married
four times His funeral will be hele
at the city farm. at 2 o'clock, Friday
afternoon. Rev, II. l.. Nichols of the
Methodist Episcopal church will off
ciate. Burial will be in the town lot
in the City cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

An important meeting of Ivanhoe
Castle. knights of King Arthur, will
be held in Granite Cutters hall at 7.30,
Friday evening. The chief object is
for a drill preparatory to the part the
boys are to take in the parace on Me-
mortal day. G. X. TilGen, marshal
for the Memorial day exercises win be
present to instruct the members o.
the conclave and to take them through
the drill. II is important that every
member should be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The knights of Pythias of this city
have received an invitation from Ca
lanthe Lodge, X. OF p. Of Augusta.
TO attend the annual Memorial ser
vices of the order with the latter lodge.
next Sunday morning. All members OF
both the Subordinate Lodge and Uni
form Rank, of this city are requested
to meet in their hall, at $780, sunday
morning. 1t is urged that all who
possibly can will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Many kinds Of crabs inhabit the shores
of the United States. Some of the best
known are the large horseshoe crab, or
king crab, noticeable for its size and its
long tail; the tiny oyster crab. the female
of which lives in the shell of the oyster;
the spider crab. the hermit crab, and es-
pecaIly the blue crab, which is the Kind
most frequently seen upon the table in
this country and is called the soft shelf
crab.' because it ist commonly eaten
Just after it has moulted.-Harper's
Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
Ben iamin p. Hawes.

benjamin p. Hawes died, Thursday
afternoon. in the hospital, of heart
trouble. His age was about Gs years.
Ills service was in Co =, Sd Mass.
IL A. IIt~ was member of the Home
fos 70 years and was well known IN
this section as a dealer in spectacles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The Moonlight Club was delightful
ly entertained. Thursday evening, by
Mrs. Alrah Eldridge, at her home an
Elm street. Games were indulged In
and refreshments served. and the af-
fair proved to be one of the best held
for long time. The club win not
hold any meeting, next week. on ac-
count Of il being Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

a hearing was held at the City
building. Thursday forenoon. ON the
mental condition of Miss Alice Gowell.
Two physicians testified that in their
opinion she was demented and the
council voted to commit her to the
Inssne hospital at Augusta. She was
taken there in the afternoon by Spe-
cial Officers James w Jones and 2.
DeForest Wlles
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
A Warnina.

To feel tired after exertion is one
thing to feel tired before is another
Don't say the latter is laziness-it
isn't: but it's a sign that the system
lacks vitality, is running down, and
needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
It's a warning, too-and sufferers
should begin taking Hoods at once.
Buy a bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Miss Christine Hayes formerly a
clerk in the J. G. Whittier & Co. store.
has accepted a position with the new
owner and will enter upon her duties.
Saturday. The many patrons of the
store welcome Miss Hayes return.
William Woodside will remain as a
second clerk
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The ladies of the John Il. Hubbard
State Relief Corps are requested to
meet at the Unversallst vestry, at 2
O'Clock, this (f'riday) afternoon, for
the purpose of making wreaths for
Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

March--"Salute to Gardiner" Lewis
overture. Military puerner
Waltzes- ,Moman's Love" Fahrbach
Selection from 'The Three Twins,
Hoschna
Medley Waltz,'.Take Me Back TO the
Garden of Love Osborn
Selection from .sAmerican National
Songs Lampe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Mrs. Feye, Mrs, Artell Fossett. Mrs.
Ira Elkins. Mrs. c. A. Messer and
Mrs. Harry Bradstreet left, Thursday
morning, for Portland. to attend the
Diocesan convention. Mrs. Bradstreet
will go from there to Dover. N. H.. on
a visit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Salpt. s. d. soule is distributing the
e-inen pipe along Dresden avenue.
which is to be laid from Danforth
street to the entrance to "oaklands.
Work win probably start, next week,
laying the pipe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

+. $. Smith has returned from Bos-
ton and was accompanied home by
his daughter. Miss Geneva, who has
been to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Hamilton have
returned from a two weeks stay at
the Hamilton Williams cottage, Ocean
Point
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
HALLOWELL..
Death, Thursday Forenoon,
Of Isaac M. Thompson.
Knights Of King Arthur viii
Parade, Memorial Day.
News Matters in General About the
ciiy-.PersonaI Items.

Miss Ruth Drew of Union, is visit
ing former friends in Hallowell She
was the guest of Miss 1mogene Wood,
Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The Junior r. and b. League of the
First UniversaIist Sunday school vii
meet in the vestry. at 2 o'clock. Sat
urday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Mrs, Augustine X. Keene. who has
been With his mother at ahanlph dur
ing her illness. returned. Thursday, to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The Fortnight Club viii meet. Fri
day afternoon, with Miss Lilly Bates,
Highholborn street. All members re-
quested TO be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Grand Warden James w. Jones of
the n. f. @. 2. went TO westbrook.
Thursday. to attend the reception of
the grand wardens of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Mrs. Il. A. Houdlette of WGolwfch,
who has been the gneS OF her mother.
Mrs. Benz Baker at Pittston, bas re-
turned. So t5f EfAst
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The Senior class of the High school
went on picnic. Thursday, TO Lake
Maranacook. They report fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Mrs. Joseph Wilett, who has been
visiting friends in town for two weeks.
left Thursday. for her nome In Hart
ford, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Miss Louise Martin left. Thursday,
fer Gorham, On Il visit to Miss Eve
iyn Dill, a student at the Normal
school from tlsis city, ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Mrs. Ed Heddigan left, Thursday
morning, for Monckton, N. b., called
by the death of her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Heath Post, No 6, G. A. :, will make
up the program for Memori,a day. at
ITS meeting, Friday evening. k&k
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The two-tenement house on Neal
street, occupied by Charles Lovely, has
been sold to Mrs Jane Cox.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

| Mrs Andrew Hawes of Portland
was in the city. Thursday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

The choir of the First Baptist church
Is requested to meet In the church
at 7.l5. Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Maine commandery, No. /. X r., at
It's meeting, Friday evening, will work
the Order of the Temple.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
Today,s Concert Program.

His only near relative is a cousin
john Parker of Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24
GARDINER. =
Tslsphon. s7-W.

Mrs J w. obinson left, Thukday.
for Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-05-24

Judge Will G. Atkins left. Thursday,
FOR kennebunkport, on visit Is his
parents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-25
For A Single Term.

One of the issues presented by the
Democratic platform. and emphasized by
Mr.. Roosevelt's candidacy. is the single
Presidential term.
The Constitution places no limit upon
the number of terms which President
can hold successfully, but Washington
set precedent by refusing TO consider a
third term. Jefferson not only followed
the example of Washington, but com
mended the precedent as one essential 10
the country's welfare The two-term
precedent was observed by Madison.
Monroe and Jackson
Only Que attempt has since been made
to overthrow that precedent and that was
made by ex-Presideut Grant after he had
been out of Office four years His case
was identical with.that Of Mr. Roosevelt's
except that when party convention re-
fused third nomination to Mr.. Grant he
acquiesced in the decision of the
convention.
Governor Wilson is pledged by bis
platform to single term n by the snf-
frages Of his countrymen be is lifted to
this supreme pinnacle Of power. he vii
enter the Office peoples President,
nominated without the aid of the exploit
ing class and elected in spite of those
who traffic in favors. Thus unfettered by
obligations TO special interests and bound
only to the whole people. he can address
himself TO the duties of his office and de
vote his body. his brain and his heart to
the gigantic task of making this country
what the fathers int nded tito be-a gov
ernsnent of the people, by the people and
forsthe people William Jennings Bryan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-25
Reasops For Voting Against presl
dent Taft.

He signed the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Bill.
aud referred to il as the best tariff law
ever enacted.
He vetoed the Farmers Free List Bill,
the Woolens Bill, and other bills reducing
excessive tariff duties.
He has failed to take any steps to les
sen the present high cost OF living.
He supported Ballinger in bis efforts 10
turn rich coal deposits in Alaska over ia
the Guggeuheims.
He has used federal patronage to main
tain political machine manipulated il
his behalf
He abandoned his official duties to en-.
ter into an undignified scramble with his
predecessor for denomination.
He has los, the confidence of his party
and Of the people
He failed to support DR. Wiley in his
ADMINISTRATION Of she Pure Food Law.
His trust policy has helped the trusts
and brons hi no relief 10 the people.
His administration has resulted in dis
appointment.
He il resctionary.
Ex President Roosevelt, who knows
him best. says Of him: 'sHe has proved
falthlsss IL the cause Of the Americsn
psopls."