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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-24

Dear Miss Grey: Ny cham and
i have been proposed 10 hy two sis
tsrs We have been. going with
them for about year. but Thought
IL was getting Too serious. 70 we
have gone ont occasionally with
other girls. The mother makes u
very pleasant. and they are always
asking us up. and II 10 very hard
TO refuse. Thsy are both older
than We. Perhaps that ~ why they
took the responsibility Of proposing.
Now. Miss Grey. We have told them
TO wait a year. 20 we won't have
to give them . silk dress " We re-
fuse. Now. We don't know how to
act since this occurred
I7-YEAR-OLDS.
A.--My opinion IL that these girls
are having their own fun out OF
this. and you better watch out or
they viii get ahead Of ron yet.
Pretty excuse for going with them.
isn't it7--"thsir mother makes It 70
pleasant for No"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-24
LAKE WASHINGTON
CANAL

Dear Miss Grey; Can yuu tell
me II the work on the Lake wash
ingfon canal has actually begun7
INTERESTED.
A.--Some work has been done on
the canal between the two lakes,
but the actual work Of preparing
II sor deep sea vessels has not yet
commenced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-24

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-24

Have Your Phots .sKen In .
Real Auto
POST cARp5--Sr.00 PER poz.
Kodak Films developed. i0c a
roll. any size.
A. M. FROST
1882 First Ave-. Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-24
THE WIDOWS OF
SOLDIERS

Dear MIHs ORGY: VIII You pleas
tell me II the state u Washington
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
WILL TEST NEW ARMY SHOE,
Seventh Regiment to Go on Ono Hun
dred and Twelve Mile March.

seventh Regiment to Go on Ono Hun
dred and Twelve Mile March.
An entire regiment, the Seventh in
fantry. will tramp 112 miles in the
near future to put to practical test the
modified SHOE" a new type of army
footwear evolved by a board Of Off
GERS appointed to investigate innu-
merable complaints against the shoes
now issued to soldiers. On the march,
which will be made from Fort Leaven-
worth. Kan, n third of the men will
wear the modified" one third the reg
ulation marching shoe and the re-
mainder the present garrison shoe.
The board will be along to see the
test Of its theories upon every con-
ceivable variety of feet.
If the new shoe should be adopted
considerable economy would result.
Instead of having to buy different
shoes for garrison. marching and
dress the soldier would get along with
a pair of black and a pair of tan shoes
Of the same kind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
NEW DIRECT CURRENT
FOR RAILWAY W
Hewitt Says His System Will Drive
Trains Long Distances.

Peter Cooper Hewitt of New York,
grandson Of Peter Cooper, inventor of
the electric lamp that bears his name,
after several years work has invented
q vacuum transformer by which it is
possible to change an alternating elec-
trical current into a direct current, b.
which trains can be operated entirely
by electricity with the power stations
200 miles apart.
The inventor says that with this d.
rect current trains can be operated be-
tween New York and Chicago with
only three or four intervening power
stations. while it will be possible to
operate them across the continent.
The invention has been tested by the
Westinghouse company in Pittsburgh,
n these tests. it is said. give every
indication Of accomplishing all that
Mr.. Hewitt expects. He has named
the current the negative reluctance"
With this new current. he says. trains
will be able to make a speed of 100
miles an hour. and it's perfection NAV
mean the eventual electrifcation Of
every railroad in the United States.
On a line from New York to New Or
leans probably not more than half a
dozen power stations would be- needed.
while to San Francisco probably not
more than fifteen power plants would
be required.
Mr.. Hewitt said he believed his in
vent1on would revolutionize railroad
Ing in this country when it is fully de-
veloped.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
DREAM STOPS A WRECK.
Section Hand Flags Southern Train
After Vision of Broken Trestle.

After Vision of Broken Trestle.
Awakening from a dream that a
nearby railroad trestle on the South
ern railroad had been washed away,
o. I. Kitchens. a section foreman, al
though suffering from Illness, arose
from his bed and went to South river.
six miles from Atlanta, Ca, before
dawn to discover that his dream was
a reality.
The foreman found that the stream,
swollen by heavy rains. had carried
away a trestle spanning a sixty-fve
foot chasm. He knew that a passen-
ger train en- route from Atlanta to Co.
lumbus, Ca, soon was due to arrive at
the opposite side of the river. but he
had no means Of reaching that point
to warn the engineer of the danger.
and the river is three-auarters of a
mile wide.
Standing on the bank. the man put
his hands to his lips and repeatedly
"hallooed" for half an hour. Finally
he heard an answering shout. and be
called out a warning to j.. E. Daniel.
who had heard him. Daniel tagged
the train just as it neared the brink
Of the stream.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

THE KING SEIZED HIM BY II THROAT
SKIOLD. But, confused by the smoke
and the blows. bruin forgot to make
the best of his advantage. His arms
alone with their twelve mems strength
pressed him irresistibly to the earth.
Costa fell, but not alone. He drew the
bear down with him in his fall.
The King Advanced Again.
Then the king once more came for
ward, scorning all weapons that he
might not be outdonc, but more ex-
posed than any of them because he had
only the use of his left hand. The bear
leaves his certain prey, he is seen to
totter toward the king, to lift his terri
BILE paw. 4. cry came from those
standing by. But the lifted paw grew
stiff and slowly descended. The ami
mails powers We're exhausted, the bear
staggered to one side like a drunken
man. then the king seized him by the
throat and without difficulty cast him
to the ground. The colossus fell with
out resistance. without a sound, as if
conscious of the right moment when he
could fall with honor before Charles.
a loud shout of rejoicing from the
whole chain Of hunters accompanied
the fall of the bear. The king regarded
the fallen beast almost with friendship.
Bind him. but do not draw the cord
too tight" he said to the equerry. "Get
a sled decorated with young pines and
let the music sound. There shall be q
feast whose like was never seen."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
BRICK OF ST. PETERS STOLEN
Valuable Relic on Exhibition In Chi.
caco ONLY One In America,

A brick which for seventy-five years
was a part of the walls Of ST. Peters,
Rome, and which was recently loaned
by J.. B.. Combs of Philadelphia to his
brother, r. M. Combs of Chicago, was
stolen recently. A man had been sta,
toned especially to guard the treasure.
At the time when there were only a
few persons near the guard left his
post for a few minutes. and when he
returned the brick was gone.
At certain intervals a portion of the
walls Of st. Peters is removed in order
to place records in a cavity of the
church. The bricks taken out are pre-.
sented to prominent members of the
Catholic church. This is said to have
been the only n ever presented to an
American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
Sealed Tenders Wanted

Sealed bids will be received by the
school board of Mimic school district
up to the hour of three o'clock p. M, on
Saturday, June 22nd, 1912, for the con-
struction and furnishing of all of the
material, excepting the stone for the
foundation, of a school building 32x64,
to be located on the southeast quarter
of ~l6-162-62, Mimic township: contract
to be completed within one month from
the time the job is let. The plans and
and specification may be seen either at
the office of the county superintendent
of schools in Langdon, N. D., or upon
application to the undersigned. The
right is reserved by the board to reject
any or all bids.
The contract will also be let at the
same time and place for the excavation
of a basement. 32x64 depth 5 feet, as
shown by the plans as specifications.
BY Order of the School Board:
D. G. HART, Clerk.
Post office: Wales N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
RELIEF FOR LEPER EARLY.
Will Be Appointed IN Attendant In the
Marine Hospital Service.


The government has come to the re-
lief of John R. Early, the leper. who
was driven from one city to another
and who is now in Tacoma. Early
will be appointed an attendant in the
marine hospital service to care for
Andrew Grover. a helpless leper. For
this work he will receive $65 a month
and quarters.
Mrs. Early had appealed to the gov
eminent for a pension Of 500 a month
for her husband. who now gets a $50
pension. and this appeal was backed
by appeals made by the Elks. Masons
and Spanish War Veterans. Surgeon
General Blue and Secretary MacVeagh
suggested the plan. which will give
Early a total income of $95 a month.
and President Taft consented to it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
FOUGHT uNARMED
AGAINST BEAR
How Swedish King and His Men
Grappled With Beast.
ROYAL ARM DISABLED FIRST.
Bruins Mighty Paw Tore cudgeIs From
Hunters and Left Them Only Ma
ture's Weapons For Defense and Of
fense-FeII Before Monarch When
Exhausted.

HARLES XII, who became king
Of Sweden in 1897 and overran
Europe with his northern SOL
diers, was q mighty man in q
rough and tumble fight, as we'll as at
the head Of his troops. Hearing that
the elector Of %Brandenburg captured
wild boars alive, the king resolved to
Guido him by capturing a bear. He
gave orders that the only rms to be
taken were oak or birch clubs, three
and a half feet long. A bear was soon
smoked out of his den. z. Topelius, a
Swedish writer, tells what followed.
With scorched pelt and roaring with
rage, the bear rushed out. Seeking his
enemy. he cast himself, with this
beasts remarkable instinct. straight
against the king. At the same moment
there hailed down on his head four
powerful blows: the fifth, Bertelskold's,
glanced. off, struck a stone, and the
cudgel was broken.
"out of the Way ALL"
"Out of the way all!!-one against
one!" shouted the king, lifting his
weapon for a second stroke. But be-
fore it fell the bears heavy paw hit
his right arm, tore open his coat and
knocked the cudgel out of his hand.
The king with his left hand snatched
Horns cudgel from him. but at the
same time was thrown down. The
duke and Hard sprang forward and
succeeded in drawing the bears wrath
against themselves. Heavy fell their
blows, but they were soon disarmed,
and their weapons broken. The hunters
came nearer, but before any of them
had reached the spot Costa Bertelskold
threw himself w~eaponless upon the
boar.
Grappled With the Beast.
Costa had sprung for his enemy's
body as he stood upon his hind feet
and hoped with a single hold to throw
him down into the snow. He had not
taken into account that he had by that
means got the bears foaming mouth
over his head and one of his heavy
paws over each shoulder. His hold
missed, steady rs 1t was.
If the bear had now made use Of his
teeth there certainly would have been
nothing more to tell of Costa Bertel-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

Each age of our lives has its joy, Old
people should be happy,and they will be
If Chamberlain's Tablets are taken to
strengthen the digestion and keep the
bowles regular These tablets are mild
and gentle in their action and especially
suitable for people of middle age and
older. For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

A sprained ankle may as a rule De cur
ed in from three to four days by apply
ing the directions with each bottle.
For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

When your child has %whooping cough
be careful to keep the cough loose and
expectoration easy by giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as may be requir-
ed. This remedy will also liquify the
tough mucus and make it easier to ex-
pectorate. 1t has been used success
fully in many epidemi:s and is safe and
sure. For sale by all dealers:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

Any skin itching is a temper-tester.
The more you scratch the worse it
itches. Doan's Ointment cure piles,
eczema-any skin itching. At all drug
store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

THERE'S no real need of anyone heing
troubled with constipation. Chamber.
laln's Tablets will cause an agreeable
movement of the bowels without any
unpleasant effect. Giye them a trial.
For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

81 have been somewhat c%ostive, but
Doan's Regulets gave just the results
desired. They act mildly and regulate
the bowels pertectly."-George 8.
krauSe, 3O6 Walnut Ave. Altoona, Pa,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
Worth the Price,

Mrs. Smith-You don't mean to say
that he was glad when his house burn
ed down? Mr.. Smith-Yes: the letters
he wrote his wife before they were
married were Observation-Disclosures
Telegraph.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
Indirect Benefit.

Indirect Benefit.
"SOrry you couldn't attend our ban.
quet last night, doctor. 1t would have
done you good"
"Thank you. 1t has done me good.
I've just prescribed for three Of the
guests."-Boston Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

Dyspepsia is our national ailment-
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for it. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes, promotes flow of digestive
juices, purifes the blood, build you up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil, strongest, cheapest lini-
ment ever devised. A household
remedy for rs years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

1t is now we'll known that no more
than one case of rheumatism in ten re-
quires any internal treatment what
ever. All that is needed is a free ap-
plication of Chamberlain's Eminent
and massaging the parts at each ap-
plication. Try 1t and see how quickly
it will relieve the pains and sorneess,
Sold by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

A policy in the Now York Life is a
business investment. Talk with T.. A.
Weed, of Hannah about it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
The Final,

Papa. just one more question: Who's
going to bury the last ?"-Eyery-
bOdy's Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

Get the DEMOCRAT to print your horse
bills, See our complete line of cuts
Also stallion route books. Orders by
mail promptly filled.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
Callers TELESCOPE

The telescope with which Galilei dis
covered the satellites of Jupiter in 1910
is preserved in a Florence museum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
As Others See Us.

Definition of a wrinkle-what every
fa~ce.-Portland Oregonian.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
Genius and Eccentricity.

0eHTus and EccehtFIclty.
"You can't have genius without &C.
centricity.'
"That may be So. but I've noticed
that it's possible to have a good deal
Of eccentricity without much genius"
Chicago Record-Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
Various Kinds.

Various Kinds.
Some are born good, some make
good. and others r caught with the
goods.-Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

E~verybody's Doing H..
Quister-Money is the root of all evil.
Twister-Well. everybody is digging
for the 'root."-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

Township and legal blanks of all
kinds at the DEMOCRAT office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

SCHOOL BUAhD.
Members of Board of Education-John
Mahon Chas. Hunter, W. B. Dickson, Z j..
Fox, j. j. Mahoney. ~
Clerk E. Truax.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20
For Tax In Aid of County Fair.

In witness whereof l have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this 9th day of May, A. D., 1912.
[SEALl j.. X. HAMILTON,
Comfy Auditor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-06-20

COURT.
:Judee Seventh District. 500. :. W. j. Kneeshaw
Cont Stenographer. {. Miss Laura Daubenberg
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-08
DEPoRTED TO RUSSIA.
TekIs 8oeda, Criminal Charge NoIIed,
 Sails for New York on Saturday.

From New York, Saturday, fer a Russian port, if all went as arranged, sailed Telfla Begda, Willimantie, de- ported by the United States govern ment at the request of officials of Windham county Since April, on cherge of adultery, the woman has ben held in the county jail at Brook lyn, awaiting tEAI before the superior court.
 On its becoming evident that the woman was about te be confined, she WAS net put to plea at the last term of the court at which criminal busi- ness was considered. Sheriff P. B. Slbley took up with state officials the matter of having the woman deported, that she might not become a public charge, and by their advice took the case still further calling it to the att | tention of the federal government. The facts were such that the government | decided to send the woman out of the country. an arrangement to which she was not averse, the criminal charge | against her being nolled.
 It is understood that the Bogda woman, who is about 40 years of age | is married, her husband being in
 Stamford in this state, but, according
 to local people In touch with the case
 he wants nothing to do with her.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-08
Where Kid Cloves coms Eram.

One of the important industries of France is the raising of kids for their skins which are used for glove mak- ing. This work is carried on chiefly by the mounta1neers, says Harper's s Weekly. Softness, delicacy of texture and freedom from blemish are princi- pal factors in the value of kid skins and to secure these essentials great pains are taken.
 As soon as the young animal begins to eat grass the value of it's skin de- clines, for with grass diet the kids skin immediately becomes coarser and harder in texture and it's chief merit thus vanishes. It is, therefore, kept closely penned, not only to prevent it from eating grass, but also protect it's valuable skin against accidental in juries that might impair its market | ability.
 When the kids have attained a cer- tain age at which the skins are in the best condition for the use of the glover. they are killed and the hides are sold to dealers.
 The superior quality of these kid skins, due somewhat to climatic con 1 ditions, Is what has given France the | supremacy fin the manufacture of the | finest grades of real kid gloves, a su-
 premacy that will doubtless long bt maintained inasmueh as foreign man | ufacturers must rest content witt second class skins.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-08

held a meeting in their rooms on south Main street Saturday evening The annual election of officers was held.
 Harry Elgart, Samuel Gellert and II. Wolf were in Hartford Sunday, calling on Mr. Elgart's brother, who is in the hospital.
 Charles R. Swan of East Haddam was calling on friends in town Frl- day.
 Carl Rogers of Salem was visitor in town Saturday,
 William H. Van Horn of Willimanuc was the guest of Colchester friends over Sunday. Ernest Elgart left Saturday for a few days visit with friends in New | Haven. Henry Maynerd of Westchester was a Colchester visitor Saturday.
 Social for City Boardsrs. There was a social at K. Cohen's pa vilien Sunday evening for the benefit of l the summer boarders. Prof Gitlin s | orchestra furnished music,
 Frederick Q. Brown of Lebanon was a caller in town Friday in his run | about.
 ArReld Baumberger of Hebron was | in town Saturday evening attending the meeting of the Herman Sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-08
PersonaI.


 Col. W. H. Hall of South Wilmington was in New London Saturday.
 Mrs. Mary LincSln was a weekend visitor with friends in Hartford.
 Miss Caroline M. Colgrove visited relatives and friends in AndoVer Satur day.
 Philip Dwyer of New Haven, former ly of this city, visited relatives in town Sunday.
 Jack Connolly of Norwich was in the city for a brief stay Saturday en route for Hartford,
 James P. BrewH of Lewiston avenue left for the west Saturday forenoon on a business trip.
 Mrs. George E. Challenger, wine has been visiting her sister in Worcester, has returned to WiHdham.
 Mrs. John NJ. Braasfieid and daugh- ter Helen left Saturday afternoon for a weeks stay at Savin Rock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward W. Collins of Church street were guests of friends in Hartford for the weekend.
 Frank Larrabee and family of Pros Peet street enjoyed an automobile ride to Springfield, Mass, and return Sun ! day,
 Town Clerk and Mrs. Frank P. Fen | ton of Bellevue street opened their bungalow at the lake for the season | Saturday. l MT. and Mrs. David D. Yerke of MilH street left Saturday afternoon te De the guests of Providence friends feI l the weekend.
 John l.. Leonard and his son Alvah who have been spending the winter ir | California. have returned te theiI home in Prospect street.
 Mrs, Morris Brown, who has been visiting her parents. MT, and Mrs Samuel Eisenberg of Jackson street returned to Hartford Saturday,
 Miss Sadie Franklin of Mansfield Center, who was operated upon Satur. day morning for appendicitis, passed through the operation successfully.
 David Loree. superintendent of thu Willimantic Gas & Electric Light Com, pany, left Saturday afternoon for Som merville. N. J., to visit his wife. who ii i'll there.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-08
Good Fish Stories.

Tariffville has some of the best fish srmen in the state and they can tell ss good a story as their brethren in any part of the country. J. H. For syth, Ernest Allhouse, Matthew Spring, Edward Messenger, Israel Green and George Tucker went to Southwiek ponds Wednesday evening of last week and commenced fishing at the right hour Thursday morning. The party brought back S6 bass weighing none of them less than a pound and from that to four pounds, the biggest hay ing been caught by Ernest AlIhouse. This fishing was done by casting.
 This story of good luck fishing brought out a story of what J. w Pinney and a party including Dr. O. C. Smith of Hartford and a son of Sen ator Cleveland did a few years ago They fished the lake part of a day and brought back a bushel basket heaped full of bass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-08
BIOLOGICAL COLLECTION.
Valuable One Presented Bristol Public
 lihrary-OVer 2,0oo Speeinaene4

An interesting and valuable geo logical collection Of at least 2,990 specimens, properly labeled, has been presented the public library of Bristol by Edward and Dudley Ingra- ham. The collection was begun by the grandfather of the donors, the late Ed ward Ingraham, and represents the ac- cumulation of years. The majority of the specimens are from the United States, but many are from foreign countries.
 Most of the known minerals are rep resented and there are many lnterest- ing specimens of precious stones, forms of specialization. petrefaotion, etc. The specimens have been displayed in sAitable cases fin the museum in the #sement of the library.
 The old books lent the library by Mrs. R. K. Lasher have been placed In special cases and make an enter taining display of samples of early book making.