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The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
LIVING INK BOTTLES.
Sea snaIIs which secrete Peculiar
Crimson Dye.

Sea SnaIIS which seerete Peculiar
Crimson Dye.
Along the rocky shores Of New England
is much indelible ink II is better than
any that can be bought-a beautiful GRIM
son in color. and when applied to fabrics
is absolutely Interchangeable.
This ink Is contained in little bottles
put up by nature herself-ths receptacIes
In question being certain whelks, or sea
snsils, Of the specles known to science as
purpura IapilIus. II the shell Of one OF
these whelks be broken, there Will be
found, Just under the skin OF the back,
slender whitish vein containing q yell
low liquor The latter, when applied to
linen with a small brush and exposed to
the sun, turns first green, then blue, then
purple, and finally a brilliant crimson.
Nothing will wash II out
Lest Il be supposed that the notion Of
obtaining dyes from marine moIlusks IS
at all new, It is worth explaining that
the famous Tyrian purple, used by the
ancients, which is the most famous OF
all dyes, was got from two species of
sea snails. This color was deemed too
splendid for any but royalty, and the
nobility in the days OF imperial Rome.
the cost Of one pound OF wool dyed with
It being S17B.
The dye was separated by q tedious
process. the whelks being pounded in a
motar, and the liquor thus obtained
diluted with a mixture Of water and urine
Thus was produced what would be call
ed to-day a ''purpurats of ammonia, 3"
which when applied to wool gave to the
latter the most beautiful color effects,
changing from. metallic green to purple
IN different lights.
Such was the celebrated TyriRn purple
Of the ancientA
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
But Tom L. Came Back.

In the meantime Tom L. johnson had
moved to New York It was supposed
he purposed to remain there. Suddenly
he returned and ran for Mayor himself
on the issue that a three-cent fare on
Cleveland street railroads was enough,
81 the capitalization were reduced to the
actual value OF the property. the worth
had made fortune in the street railroad
business and a majority Of the voters
accepted his statement A fierce decade
OF agitation, legislation and litigation
followed johnson was elected Mayor
four times. Baker. a political under
study OF Johnson. carried the city by a
majority Of 1s0oo last November-no pre-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
aCountry Fun OF Crooka.v

From the New Haven J0urnalCourier.
A terrible country this Is, according
to Roosevelt the Immaculate-a country
full OF crooks. financial crooks, politi-
cal crooks, big crooks. and little crooks .
But how about demagogic crooks? And
according to Teddy "all men are liars
and cheats" and ''campires'' and bur
glars and frauds" that stand IN the
way Of his ambition Terrible. Isn't lit
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

United States census figures Just issued
show that during the decade preceding
the year 1910 the percentage OF women
breadwinners in this country increased
4 1 while the male brsadWinners IN
creased only IA
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

Theirs lots O. folks we'd like if
they knowed when t quit talkin'.
Miss Fawn Lippincut made tn
keynote speech at tn Ladies' Fran
chise League banquet la st night,
but you couldn't hear it fer tn eel
cry.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Frederick A. Stevens of Rockland.
Mass, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. w.
Doe, As Cedar street.
Mr.. Seth M. Milliken returned to New York
Wednesday from short visit with his mother
and sister in Belfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Upham of Lowell are
guests of Miss Charlotte Staples. They made
the trip in their E. M. F. touring car
Capt. Ralph W. Pattershall is spending
few days at his home in this city while his
vessel, sch. Harold C. Beecher, is loading lum-
ber at Cape Jellison for New York.
Mr.. Fred Twiss of Lawrence, Mass, arrived
yesterday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Strout
for two weeks. He was accompanied by Mr..
Read Binnock, of the piano firm of Kneufer
& Binnock, Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Emery entertained a
number of guests last Monday from to 6 in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Monroe of Kalama-
zoo Mich, who are visiting them. Miss Louise
Hazeltine assisted Mrs. Emery in serving tea.
The home was beautifully decorated with cut
flowers. principally sweet peas.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15
THE PRESCOTT FAMILY REUNION.

The annual reunion of the Prescott family
was held at the home of Mrs. Lois Bartlett in
West Appleton, Aug. 10th. The morning
opened up rainy and it looked as though there
would be small crowd; but as the Prescotts
voted to have their reunion on Saturday be-
fore old home week, and kno wing this was the
only chance for till-up for year, they began
to collect and when noses were counted it
proved there were 70 present. All had fine
time and was glad to get one of aunt Nancy's
pictures. MRS. Colby.) 1t will be Aunt Nancy
Adams next time After dinner all had good
time looking over theColby's place, playing ball,
getting acquainted, etc. Then they were called
to order by the President and the records we're
read. A letter was read from our vice presi-
dent, F. F. Phillips, who is on his way to Italy,
wishing US a good time. Officers were elected
as follows: Geo. W. Prescott, president; F. F.
Phillips, vice president; o. W. Ripley, secre-
tary; E. A. Dinslow, treasurer. On motion it
was voted to hold the next reunion at the
home of Q. w. Ripley on Edgehill, Aug 9, 1913.
All please take notice. as this is the home of
the first Prescott to settle in Maine. There
will be something special doing, so come. The
president called for a vote of thanks to C. R.
Bartlett and wife for their fine reception and
all rose to their feet instantly. Then the
guests departed for their several homes, feel
ing well repaid for coming
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15
contents of Today's Journal.

obituary. "A Sad Drowning Acci-
PAG-" dent The Prescott Family Reunion.
The White Isles. The News of
Refast Personal.
20 Meat Prices. In the Hill Coun-
Ps5' nv Of Massachusetts,. Transfers in
Peal Estate The Hills and Fields of
Maine (poem).. Our Prosperous
Neghbor.
From Nassau to New York in Cat
H3f Eoat Regimental Reunions. Fair
4si6 Personals The Bucksport Street
Far Must Pay for Papers Taken.
Maine W. C. I. U.
editorials A Bright Burnham Boy
F'F- EAST Belfast. The Churches. AN
Afternoon at Hillcrest. 81
The News OF Belfast.
gtcts for Fall Outfits =. Wedding
''"- E-Hs The Grange and Politics 80.
Washington Whisperings. The Meat
-.spletion Law. County Correspond
Pittsfeld Personals.
.la.y Correspondence. Searsport
-raspondence. The Heart of the
lrserjack. Family Reunions.
-..rst Societies.
-sarsport. Stockton Springs. Mar
- Born. Married. Died 49,.
arty Correspondence. Ship News.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15
THE WHITE ISLES.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: Some time
ago, while reading The Journal, which we re-
ceive every week, l noticed an article which
spoke of new book entitled White Isles" l
have tried at all local bookstores to obtain this
book but cannot locate it. We lost the paper
before started the search so do not even re-
member the authors name, and as l am very
desirous of obtaining copy beg to ask that
you will, if possible, furnish me with some in
formation. scene in the book was laid on
Appleton's Ridge, a place we'll known to my
mother, who is a native of Maine. Your help
with this matter will greatly oblige,
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15
THE MAINE PROHIBITION PARTY.

Petitions were filed at the Department of
State in Augusta, Aug. 8th, placing in nomina-
ton Prohibition county tickets in the counties
of Kennebec, Sagadahoc and Waldo. Petitions
nominating county ticket in Aroostook county
were also received during the forenoon at the
department of State. These petitions bear
the names of the candidates for Governor
State auditor and congressman, as well as the
Presidential electors, in addition to those upon
the county ticket, and make in all II coun-
ties that have filed tickets, those previously
received being Franklin, Cumberland, Piscata-
quis, Knox, Lincoln, Somerset and Penobscot.
Already 1878 names have been secured for
Governor, State auditor and Presidential elec-
tors, which is 373 more than the required num-
ber. Following is the ticket for Waldo county:
Senator, James A. Weed Searsport; clerk of
courts, Moses A. Fowler, Searsmont; county
attorney, William 7. c. Runnells of Searsport;
judge of probate, Gerald W. Howard of Bel
fast; register of probate, J. Frank Googin,
Searsmont; sheriff, Jefferson H. Wood, Bel
fast; county commissioner, William West,
Searsport; county treasurer, Harry P. Taylor,
Searsmont.
The petitions were signed by T. R. Fernald
and 60 others of Belfast.
William l. Sterling of Waterville, the Prohi-
bitionist candidate of Governor. predicts that
his party will poll between 5000 and 10000
votes, which will give it place upon the
primary ballot at the next election. He states
that the party will have full county tickets in
every county except Hancock and Washington.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15

We publish this letter from Merden, Ct,
subscriber as there may be others similarly
situated. The author of the book is Franklin
F. Phillips, well known to the readers of The
Journal through his chronicles of the South
Montville Club of SO, ard the publishers, C.
M. Clark Publishing Co., 1s5 Summer street
Boston. The book should be readily obtained
on placing an order with any local bookseller
Ed, Journal.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15

EAST SEARSMONr.
Rev. v. E. Hills, pastor of the M. E. church
Selbyville, Del, called on his cousin, Mrs.
Frank Cello. August 10th. This is his first
visit to his old home in East Northport for
ten years and his old friends and relatives are
more than pleased to welcome him. Mr.. J.
S. Mahoney of Methuen, Mass. and his sister,
Mrs. A. ]. Howard Of II Court street Belfast
are at F. E. Gelo's for few weeks. .. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Rokes of North Sacrament called
on relatives in this section recently. Misses
Katherine and Avis Mariner of Center Bel
mont visited relatives in this section recently.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15

tsone Of fsSa.lh Sa. Emery died August ,1st at the
aouqt ro,5 aef brother, Sidney A. Dodge, on the
nsde hen y, N burnham, with whom she had
Years and 4'e me lor number of years, aged 10
health fo, months. She had been in failing
Of The jste eSLae %a.e time. She was the daughter
sss one Of :, iHalhan P. Dodge of Burnham and
- children. Two sons survive.
sst BuTnSaof BT'Sl OF Alison A. Dyer was held Aug.
AF and Mrs M'Sih rh at the home of his parents,
lOh 0ficiatad N1aries Dyer. Rev. N. r. Pear
Y R. A. c. vocal selections were rendered
iiGs bearers liant liant ard daughter, Miss Vera.
rulh Lindsey ere gre Leslie Pooler, Earl Hunter,
~ent was mad Ho r. J. Whitten. The inter-
aue IN the Palmyra cemetery.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15

WOrk, MISSES MauQe T.. Barker ana Car0llne II.
White; the ice cream, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P.
Frost; the "wonder' tree, Miss Caroline E.
White. The Home was open for inspection
and had been decorated with beautiful flow
ers by Mrs. Austina G. Wilson. The house
is large and airy and an ideal home for the IA
little girls now sheltered there. The school
room is specially interesting. Thoughtful care
and interest are indicated in every room from
the basement to the attic, and many of the
visitors realized for the first time the extent
of this most worthy work. The society desire
to tender sincere thanks to all who assisted in
any way in making the party success.
Messrs. W. J. Clifford, R. l. Morse, w. J. Dor
man, VIM. Holt, DIR. S. W. Johnson, H. W.
Clark, C. E. French and E. S. Pitcher gave the
services of their autoes in taking visitors to and
from the party. The piano was placed on the
piazza and the program was greatly enjoyed
by the audience from seats on the lawn. The
following selections were rendered.
Chorus, Moonlight Bay, Edward Madden
Girls at the Home.
Soprano Solo, Star of the East,
Gordon Ringold.
Recitation,
Florence Young.
Duet, Fancies. W. w. Caldwell
Lucy and Elizabeth Pendleton.
Ave Maria, Gounod-B Bach
serenade, Gluck
Gladys Pitcher,
Solo, The Shoogy Shoe, Grace Mayhem
Mrs. Evelyn Frost.
Reading, One, Two, Three, H. C. Bunner
Mrs. George Burrows Parker.
Solo, The Bandolero, Stuart
F. w. Chase.
Sarabande, Handel
The Little Dustman, Brahms
James Sleeper.
Misses Ethola w. Frost and Helen Ringold,
accompanies.
The Republican journal., 1912-08-15

in this issue OF Inc journal. The whole stock
of mems and boys clothing, hats, caps and
furnishing goods, will be sold at greatly re-
duced prices to make room for new fall and
winter merchandise. Special attention given
to mail and telephone orders -. James H.
Howes, Odd Fellows block, is offering num-
ber of specials for shoppers during the fair
and it includes new merchandise that you can
use during the remainder of the season. The
sale will begin Saturday, August 18th and it
will be the final August clearance sale,
When you come to the fair don't forget to
call at The Dinsmore Store and get box of
Holeproof stockings, guaranteed to wear six
months without hole N. H. Hopkins & Co.
are offering ~ per cent off on all goods, be-
ginning August 18th. 80 For bargains in real
estate or for life and accident insurance call
on M. R. Knowlton at the City building
Mrs. W. H. Clifford and family publish card
of thanks. .Alonzo ]. knowlton offers for
sale his house and lot, 13 Congress street; also
an upright piano, harness, sleigh and robes. :.
The directors of the Home for Aged Women
publish card of thanks See notice of real
estate offered by the Real Estate Company.
Sealed proposals will be received up to 4 D.
M, Aug 31st. B. o. Norton offers a great
bargain in a secondhand, five passenger,
Maxwell touring car. May be seen at the
City Garage. &C. B. Norton, Belfast. has taken
the agency for the MetzTwenty-Two runabout.
the price of which with full equipment, f. o. b..
factory, is $495. Let Charles tell you about
it and give you demonstration. See advt.
of Rocklands four days carnival. -. The G..
W. Stoddard house, Upper High street. is for
sale at bargain. Apply to J. R. Dunton.. ..
See card of thanks by Walter H. Coombs and
family.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-27
FOR SALE.
A FEW sEAsHoRE LOTS

Situated in the Town of Charlestown. R. l., fronting the Atlantic Ocean, on one of the best bathing beaches in the state. These lots are fifty (50) feet frontage on ocean and one hundred ntty (l50) feet deep. In the rear of these lots there is a salt water pond nine miles long, sandy bottom. eHceI- lent boating and fishing. The price of these lots Is two hundred (S26O) dol- lars. Remember the prices that were paid for lots at Pleasant View four years ago and the prices that are be- ing paid now. These cottage sites that l am offering for only $200 are on inc same ocean. same beach, only a few miles east of Pleasant View Here is chance to buy a seashore cottage site at a low figure and have 1t increase in value many fold in a year or two Avail yourselves of this opportunity and don't be among those that viii say (after they are all sold) I wisb [ had bought one. Come and look these lots over and remember if you mr. chase one l pay your expenses for any distance not over 100 miles. Trans- portation from Westerly in auto, In vestigate
 WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
 Real Estate Broker,
 No. fl West Broad St., Rooms 1 and 2.
 augsd Westerly, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-27

hospital doing as well as Is to be ex- pected considering the severity of the accident which he suffered. Members Of the order of Elks are making his confinement as comfortable as pessi- b1e for him
 Arrangements for the Holiday.
 The Connecticut company will main tain a special service on Labor day, which will be the last day of import ance at Wildwood park this season In Putnam this year the holiday will not be marked by any special observ- ance, but the manufacturing plants and many of the stores have arranged to give their employees either full or a lf-holiday
 Last Half Holiday for Clerks.
 Thursday will be the last clerks half-h holiday for the present season, the arrangement made for July and August expiring after that time. The agreement entered into this year has proven very satisfactory, it is said, and will undoubtedly be continued next summer.
 Teased Dog; Badly Bitten.
 Peter Fountain, years of age, son of Louis Fountain of Livery street had his face badly torn by dog that stays about a stable in that street. about o'clock Monday afternoon. As the story is told. the boy took hold of the dog by the head and gave it a shaking. The dog was resting in a chair at the time and resented the treatment The dogs bite tore the lit tie fellows face from beneath the left eye to the lip. Dr. H. R. Lowe at tended the boy, who later was taken to the hospital It was said that the child will be marked for life.
 Southbridge Muster October 19.
 October 19 has been selected as the date for the firemen's muster to be held in the neighboring town of South bridge. This is to be the only muster in this part of New England during the coming fall. The local department, which entertained the Southbridge companies at the muster here last October has received invitations to attend and it is understood will be represented at the gathering. It is believed that the local hook and lad der company would come mighty near to winning the contest for that kind of apparatus if 1t enters, this belief being based on the fine showing made by the General Putnam company in the exhibition here,
 Wearies of Wireless Outfit.
 Probably for the first time an adver- tisement in which a wireless soutfit is offered for sale has appeared in a Wlndham county paper. The wireless equipment is the property of Putnam young man who has done a great deal of interesting and practical experi- menting, but at the present time de- sires to sell his outfit.
 Weather Man Unkind to Mothers and
 Babies.
 If it doesn't rain again Wednesday the mothers who have been waiting to take their babies down to Wildwood park to enter them in the annual c0m- petition will have an opportunity te do so, The event had to be post
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-27
(continued from Paaa Two.l

(Continued from Page Two.) the Misses Pecks school in WaIling- ford, Is the guest of Miss Mildred Will cox
 Mrs. William Bliven of Westerly R. l., who has been visiting Mrs R. R, Wilcox, has returned home.
 Clifford Geer of Three Rivers, Mass, was a recent guest at his uncle's, Edw. A. Geer's.
 Mrs. R. R. Agnew and Miss Marian Agnew left Monday for weeks stay at Deep River.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Spicer have returned from two days trip through Rhode Island.
 MT. and Mrs. William Terry of New London spent Sunday at Mrs. Addie Davis.
 Miss Myrtle AIbee of Boston is vis- it1ng Miss Elizabeth Beardwood.
 Miss Bertha Geer has returned from a weeks visit in Peacedale, R. I.
 After Curb Surveys. William S. Martin of the Smith Gran ite Works, Westerly, was in town on Monday securing the survey for the curb which David H. Tanning is to have placed around the park.
 Return from Block Island.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Mclaughlin and daughter, Elizabeth, returned Sunday from a two weeks visit with Mrs. An drew Mclaughlin at her summer home on Block Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BREED THEATER.

The Marvellous Pathe Weekly, the kTaeacest news picture in the world, Is the wonder of all who see it at the Breed It is always interesting, but to- day 1t is so wide in it's scope as to meet the demands of everyone, and carries a series of events that cannot fatl to be most absorbing. It is of more than usual local interest this week, for ff pictures the great railroad wreck at Stouington, showing 1t in all its detail, and including views of 1t from all ad Vantageo1s points. Besides 1t shows Morton F. Plants beautiful sailing yacht winning the great race at Larch- mont Al of the other boats in their various classes are shown in the big sacea, wbich makes it a most popular gect1un of the film.
 The Detectives Conscience is a su- perb story of the life of moonshiners, gnd besides its exceedingly thrilling rslOt Is photographed In a singularly heautfful locality, adding much to the ehect- There are several moonlight soenes that win the admiration of the Aonsa.
 Mes Una Bonette. soprano, is heard Rn an excellent song programme, feat ErrfuE, her songs in costume.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-27
CHECKING UP PROCESS.
Continuing at Windham County Saw ings 6ank-No One Worried About Result.

There have been no developments in the Windham County Savings bank situation during the past week. The chechlng-up process continues, but there will be nothing definite to an- nounce until it is completed.
 A reassuring feature is the great confidence with which the banks de- posltors await the outcome One might visit in Danielson for days without even hearing the bank matter men, toned. Authentic information is to the effect that the losses will be all most wholly negligible. This has been indicated from the first.
 In considering the banks case. a financial man said Monday that it would be fine plan to have the next legislature enact a law requiring each saVlngs bank in the state to call in it's passbooks at least as often as once in nVe years, that the entries upon them might be verified preventing such a dlincuIty as the local bank has experi- enced. Such an arrangement would prevent certain class of errors from remaining undetected for many years East KiIlingIy Wants Five seIectmen as at Present
 The plan to reduce the board of se- lectmen from five to three is received in Danielson with great favor. but in the, Third district of the town, which includes East Killingly. it is not so popular The most important special town meeting this year is anticipated when the matter comes up for settle ment on Saturday. It is said in Dan leison that an attempt to postpone ac- tlon will be made by tabling the prop osltlon for the annual meeting in Oc- toDer to take up, but that this plan will be bitterly contested. Those in faVor want immediate action.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-27
PUTNAM
D. F. X, McAvoy Not to Lose Sight, Boy Annoys Dog and Has Face Disfigured for Life-AIvarez Muirs Still at the Hospital.


 Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Perry returned to New York Monday after spending a vacation with relatives. in Putnam.
 Attorney and Mrs. Ralph w. Botham of New York have been recent visitors with Putnam relatives.
 Nr. and Mrs. J. A. Gagne and MT and Mrs. Alfred Massicotte were at Rocky Point Sunday, going in Mir. Gagnes automobile.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Mullan made an automobile trip to Rocky Point Sunday.
 Dr. F, W. Darmer and Addis H Welch attended a gathering of mem bers of the Sons of Veterans at Savin Rock
 Thomas p. Botham has gone to q sanitarium at Stamford for the benefit of his health.
 George c. Winslow of Blackstone was visitor with friends in Putnam Monday.
 Sight Will Be Saved.
 D. F. X. McAvoy has undergone a successful operation on his ailing eye at Worcester hospital He will not lose his sight. it was stated Monday by member of his family.
 -tdIpH ( Fllt was among the Putnam people who spent Sunday at Rocky Point
 Louis Petrossi, the Hartford con- tractor who is building the sewers in Putnam, was a visitor here Monday.
 Samples of Milk Taken.
 More samples of milk have been taken from local dealers by state in- spectors during the past few days. No report on the samples has yet been received here. No Case for Trial.
 There was a disappointed gathering In the city courtroom Monday morn ing when a. case that seemed destined to attract wide attention was thrown | out of court for lack of evidence and the prisoner was released, To Attend Reunion.
 Ar, and Mrs C. r, Thayer of Grave | street are 26nons the Putnam people who are Interested in the TinlngbagI gI | family reunion that is 10 be held | Thursday at the camp meetine | grounds in Greene. Mir. Thayer beine a descendant of Deacon Pardon ant 1 Mary Sweet riliingbast. EIks Cheer Alvarez Mulre.
 Alvarez Mulre, who broke his les last week, is still at the Day. -Kimbal