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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16

Ernest A. Decker returned from
Bingham, Tuesday morning, where he
had been on a business trip.
William r. Chapman of New York
City was in town Monday evening,
and directed the Festival Chorus at
it's regular rehearsal held on that
evening in the assembly hall of the
High school. Mr.. Chapman announced
The date for his annual concert as
March 9Th. The next rehearsal of
the chorus will be held on Monday
evening, Feb. 2Sth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
H. Appleby. The hostesses served

L. H. Appleby. The hostesses served
delicious ice cream and cake. The
next meeting will be held on the sec
ond Monday in March and the fol-
lowing will serve as hostesses, Mrs.
Eugenia Collins. Mrs. Margaret
Craft, Mrs. Margaret Cram, Mrs. w.
H. Clark. Miss Ann Caswell, Mrs.
Effie Currier, Mrs. Gertrude Gates,
Miss Dorothy Day, Mrs. Isola Deck
er and Mrs. Melissa Dolbier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
MERCANTILE AFFAIRS AND IN.
SuRANCE

The committee on Mercantile Affairs
and Insurance will give public hear
ing in it's rooms at the state House. IN
Augusta, on.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. %. P. M
on the following:
{1)An Act to amend Section Sc OF
Chapter IS OF the Revised Statutes
relative to mutual IRE insurance COM
panies.
f2) AN Act relating to the canceila-
tion. non.rencwaI or restriction Of
health ana accident policies.
s. r. CRABTREE Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
PUBLIC urlllTlFe

The committee on Public Utilities
will sivs pubic het =, H q iss rooms cn
WEONEGDAY, TEBRUARy 10. 1891.
Mt 3 r. Il. In Room lis. on tina fol-
ao III An Act 20 incorporate the Cpm-
berisnd Center Water Company and to
suth0rfx4 that company to take over
the properties Of the Cumberland Wa
10. ~, xct 70 amend ana enlarge
the cofpOfato powers OF the Fort Kent
II. An IA "a cxtAnd the charter Of
the Lubsc and Machias Railway Cons
A''s s. E. WARREN, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Philatheas Meet

The Ella F. Mitchell Philathea
class OF the Bethany Baptist Sunday
school held it's February meeting on
Monday evening with Miss Louise
FL. Coburn at her home on Pleasant
street. Miss Coburn was assisted in
entertaining by Mrs. Viola Burnor,
Mrs. Carrie Bean, Mrs. Carrie Berry,
Miss Arlene Burnor, Mrs. Bertha
Briggs, Mrs. Belle Gates, Mrs. Alice
cleveland, Mrs. Minna Clough. There
was large attendance, about 90
members being present. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Clara Decker presided.
The reports were read by the secre-
tary, Mrs. Angie Steward and treas
urer, Mrs. Mae N. Harris. The
Philathea opening exercises were
used and the National hymn sung
with Mrs. Dora T. Nye at the piano.
The president appointed the follow
ing committees, flowers, Mrs. Mabel
Judkins. Mrs. George Merriam, Miss
Alice E. Written: committee to as
sist member quarantined, Mrs,
Kate Turner, Mrs. G. Frank Burton
and Miss. Efiie NJ. Nye. 1t was voted
to make dues payable twice a year
on the LIST of January and the LIST Of
July 1t was voted to purchase q
Bible for little girl at Gdod VIII
and Mrs. Merriam was to purchase
and send the Bible to her. 1t was
voted to pay another $50 to the
church treasurer, q. r, Fogg to be
used for the music. 1t was voted
to give 50 to the Young Peoples
orchestra. After the business meet
ing the following program was
much enjoyed: Reading. "A Slight
Mistake" Mrs. G. Elmer Emigh.
violin solo. ''Intermezzo," Virginia
Ames, accompanied by Miss Helen
Gates, encore ITO Thou Sublime
Sweet Evening STAR" reading. THE
Old Times" Ruth Valliere. encore
Marriage" After the program
games were played directed by Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16

Gardiner Beale of Madison, who
has been passing much of the time
since the death of his wife, last No
vember, with his son and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. E. Beale of Silver street,
is very i'll at their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Mrs. Ida Libby

Mrs. Ida Libby
Mrs. Charles Longfellow and Mrs.
Edwin l.. Clough were called to Fair
field Monday by the very serious ill
ness of their sister, Mrs. Ida Libby,
who passed away Tuesday night.
The funeral service will be held at
and Mrs. Longfellow who came home
Tuesday morning, and her husband,
Mr.. Edwin L. Clough, Mr.. and Mrs.
Orison Clough and Mr.. Byron Little
field of Athens will go to Fairfield to
attend the service.
Mrs. C. L. Rolfe of Hinckley was
in town Tuesday shopping.
Henry Pare, who has been here as
sisting in installing machinery for
the General Electric Co. of New York
at the Central Maine Power Co.
plant here, left Monday noon. having
completed the work here, to report
at the Boston Office of the General
Electric Co.
Mrs. Theda Gebhardt has COM
pleted her duties as saleslady in the
household furnishings department of
the Bowman Hardware Co.
Lewis Breton of the River road
has sold 100 cords of pulpwood to
the Cushnoc Co. of Augusta. The
wood is to be shipped from the
Hinckley station and is being hauled
there by George p. Badger of Corn
Vile.
The directors of Skowhegan Soro-
sis held meeting at the home of
he To Ut Do
ker on Pleasant street, Monday eve
ming, and the plans for the remainder
of the club year were discussed.
Candies and nuts were served by the
hostess.
Ralph Wing of Flagstaff was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Viles
at their home on High street over
Monday night. Tuesday morning
Mr.. Wing left for Augusta where he
was to attend the annual meeting of
the Kennebec Log Driving Co.
Sheriff John A. Mooers passed the
day Monday in Augusta on official
business
The following ladies: Mrs. Bertha
Holt, Mrs. Maud Smith, Mrs. Vivian
Woodbury., Mrs. Ethel Moore, Mrs.
1900 = S~tsS GNU 4hio wei 6iAllll,
who are the committee who have
charge of the .gentlemens night of
Sorosis, will meet this Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the chair
man, Mrs. Holt and perfect the ar
rangements. The gentlemen,;; night
will be held on next Tuesday eve
, ming, Feb. %, in Grange hall, with
banquet served by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Simpson, which will he fol-
lowed by minstrel show given by
John III. Jenkins, DIR. r. A. Derby
shire, DR.. Charles Viles, DR.. M. E.
Lord, Arthur Plummer and Mrs. Roy
L. Marston as accompanist The
production will be followed by
dance.
The fourth in a series of dances
being held this winter under the di-
rection of MeDsrs. Ralph w. Leigh
ton, John III. Jenkins and Walter
Hight was held in Grange hall Mon
day evening. There was a large at
tendance and a very enjoyable eve
ming was passed. The music. was
furnished by Varney's orchestra. Ice
cream cones were served. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
RI A. WEATHERBEE. See.
ToWNs

The Committee on Towns will give
state House. in Augusta, on
THURSDAY. FEB. II. 1891 p. NJ,
Thomaston.
ERNEST H. EMERY. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Committee Hearings
non

The COMMITTEES on Labor will eive .
public hearing IN IT. roons 6 the
SUI nbnS SsSsb e rAT FGsst,S e a.a Il
SCENTS Biii No. s.. An Act relative
to Increasing the Tee charged by em-
' ~ CLYDE n. SMITH, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Committee Hearings


IvONU NM pINNNOtAk NpFNsUO
/ The Joint committees On judiciary
and Appropriations ana Financial Az
fairs viii give = public hearing In it,
rooms At the state House. n Auguste.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. g.. 1874. . Pm.
on the following:
II. NO. Sc. An Act mandatory Of
Private and Special Laws Of Maine.
1890, and for the tncorporat ion Of the
trustees Of the Medical school Of
ii. No. 81. Resolve IN favor Of the
Medical school Of Maine, established
by Chapter 16 Of the Private and
Special Laws Of Maine, 1920, as
WILLIAM +. GARDINER,
REX w. DODGE,
Secrefarfea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
LEGAL AFFAlRe AND LABOR

The Joint Committees-Legal Az
fairs ana Labor will give . public
hearing in the House pf Represents
''. T6iEs sfsH7 MARCH /, 1871. at . p.
NJ on the following:
An Act to amend Chapter $50 Of the
Public Laws 9f 1915, relative g ne
minors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
To Stop a Cough Quick

Take HAYES HEALING HONEY. A
ton, heals the throat relieves conges-
ton and Cures the Cough. It's good,
G tn,d, like it. S5c, (Give 1T one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Infant Soma Dies

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Waiter Scott of Madison avenue, died
on Monday and the remains were
placed in the tomb at the Southside
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16

Allie Sargent Of Stratton was in
town over Monday night, leaving on
the Tuesday morning train for Au-
gusta where he was to attend the
annual session of the Kennebec Log
Driving Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nitschke of
Winter street, are parents of a little
son born Thursday in Salem, Mass,
where Mrs. Nitschke has been pass
ing sometime with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Funeral of Mrs. Youno

The funeral service for Mrs. Sarah
Young, widow of Erving Young, who
passed away Saturday morning, were
held Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
James kinsley on West Front street.
Ihe service was conducted by Rev.
George l.. Thurlow of the Federated
church. The remains were placed
IN the tomb at the Southside ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
:LEpnoNEs-NEw ENGLAND 4s.s

Aged Citizen Receives Bad Fa-Former Local Woman First
Woman Member West Boylston School Board-Ninth An
niversary Pioneer Past Noble Grands
Directors Meet-Plans for Gentlemens Night-February
Session Of Philatea Cass-Wilam Chapman Directs Fes
tval Chorus Monday Evening - Young Peoples Society
Enferfaina !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16

Out of a total currency supply OF
about $6.000.0o0.0 900 in the country, IL
is estimated less than half is in the
banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
dr. Seekins' cousin. Mrs. Paul

Mr.. Seekins' cousin, Mrs. Paul
King.
Among the Sunday callers at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul King
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Seek.
ms, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis King and
daughter, Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs Pet
, or King and son, Everett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Mcdonald. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Merigold and son, Lloyd,
Annie Potter, Lee Kicker. Richard
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter East
man and Arthur King.
Hunors Come to the Surface in the
spring as in no other season. They
don't run themselves all off that way.
however, but mos tly remain in the sys-
tenn. Hoods Sarsaparilla removes
them. wards eff danger. makes good
health Sure.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16
Federated Y. p. S. C. {.

On Monday evening the members OF
the Federated Christian Endeavor
society were delightfully."- entertained
at valentine party by Rev. and
Mrs. George l.. Thurlow at the Con-
gregational parsonage The Fcderat-
ed orchestra, lead by Glare Spofford,
played during the evening and march
es, with the orchestra music, through
the rooms, was enjoyed. Games ap-
propriate to Valentine day were
played and greatly, enjoyed. Refresh
ments of delicious punch and waters
were served. The following commit
tee assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Thurlow in
making the social a great success: en-
tertainment, Miss Verna Porter and
Miss Muriel Palmer and music. Glare
Spofford and Miss Christine Pooler.
The next social of the society will be
held at the church parlors on FRIDAY
evening, March 18th and will be q
st. Patrick's social. "a
Leon Titcomb returned to Bangor.
Monday after having spent Sunday
at his home on Summer street.
A'Ais'. ~. WHO mas DGGn
passing some months with her sister
in-law, Mrs. Mary Green of Middle
street. has returned to her home in
West Pennington. Monday.
Loen w. Gerrish returned Tuesda v
morning from South Paris, where. on
Monday evening, COL Loen w. Ger
IRISH, Commandery Department of
Maine of p. M. 1. 0. O. F. and Lieut.
Col John w. German of Portland
Major Leon Robbins, assistant ad-
1utant general of Kittery and Major
A. w. Kenney of Boston, mustered in
Canton Kimball, No 21, South Paris
The regular meeting of carrabas-
sett I. Q. o. F. lodge will be held thi.
Wednesday evening.
L. L. Smith and little daughter
Emerline of Cornville were in town
shopping Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-16

1 and children returned Tuesday morn
ing from Dallas, where they have
been for the past seven months. Mrs.
Morrisette has been employed there.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
LIST OF PETIT JURORS DRAWN
FOR THIRD WEEK OF JULY,
1921 TERM OF CNiIRV

n. i. Holman, 6: w. L. White, l;
James Rhodes, .; W. ". kirkham, 6;
Jos. Dawidolf, /; Shelby Woodland, g;
S. p. Haryill, &; Henry Calhoun, /;
D. Hall, 6; W. A. Byrd, 5; =. G. Rob
erson, 1; J. Il. Boddie, 8; Melvin
Courtney, 9; J. II. Shatfer, ,; '. L..
Day, 3; John Colbert, .; W. G. Taylor,
6; G. II. Driskill, 1; II. r. Rogers, g.;
A. W. Crimson, 8; L. Z. Joyner, s.;
J. c. Barron. 6; r. J. Grigg, &; r. L..
Phillips, 8; Il. r. Hays, 6; i. d. Ed
wards, 1; Bob Pearson, 5; J. 7. Col
linsworth, &; c. II. Butler, 6; D. 4.
Dale, 3.
State Of Louisiana,
Parish of Bienville.
|, J. N. Smclley, Chief Deputy Clerk
of the District Court, and Ex-Oftlcio
Deputy Jury Commissioner, within and
for the Parish Of Bienville, State Of
Louisiana, hereby certify the above and
foregoing to be a true and correct list
of VENlRE, this day drawn for the
June and July, 1921, term Of Court,
for the Parish Of Bienville, La.
Witness my hand and seal of office,
this the Goth day of June, 1921.
j. N. SHELLEY,
Chief Deputy Clerk and EX-Otlicio
Deputy Jury Commissioner.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
CREDIT SALE

Jackson Parish Bank vs.. J. T.. Rob-
InSon, No, 1901, Third Judicial Dis
lrlct Court, State of Louisiana, Par
iSh Of Bicnyile.
Under and by virtue of a Writ of
Execution issued from the above nam
cd Honorable Court and to me direct
ed, have seized and will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder on
twelve months credit purchaser to
give good and sufficient security and
pay all costs and taxes in CASH at
the principal front door of the Court
house at Arcadia, BienviIle Parish,
La, within legal sale hours on
Saturday, July Goth, 1921
the following described property, TO-
wit:
NE If of NY II, Sec. i, Tp H.
N, r. 5 W.
The above described property sciz,
cd as belonging to the defendant, J.
l.. Robinson and will be sold to salts
fly said writ of execution and all costs
This the 10TH day of June, 1921.
J. f. CURRlE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
BIRDS ATTACK COMMON ENEMY
Feathered Creatures Gather in Flock
to Drive Away and Punish
Marauding Squirrel.

I was approaching casually q small
copSc, being attracted by the chatter
of many birds. | got as near as |
could without disturbing them and saw
a squirrel being attacked by six mlSsel
thruShes and two jacIidaws Every
time it climbed a few feet two or more
birds would swO0p down and flap their
wings at the terrified animal. This
continued for about three minutes. AS
| got closer the CONJUNCTION ceased ana
the exhausted squirrel scrambled up
to q fork in the tree, whore 1t lay
motionless, apparently completely out
of breath. A careful search revealed
no thrushes' nests, but twenty yards
away the jackdaws had a nest in an
old tree. I wonder if any Of your
readers could give an explanation of
this attack on an inoTensive little AMI
mal.-G. Fox Rules Osborne, Isle OF
Wight.
The little animal is not quite SO In
offensive as supposed, and the birds
know it. Squirrels whenever they
have a chance will help themselves
both to eggs and young birds, so that
naturally When detected they get
"mobbed."-Ed.-From the Field.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
NEVER AGAIN FOR PLUMLEy
Victim Of Unkind Suspicious Will
Carry No More Stuff Home
to Oblge the Wife.

Mr.. Plumley was embarrassed and
we'll might he be. For the suitcase
he was carrying had sprung a leak !!
And as he walked swiftly through the
crowd on the street it seemed that
everyone glanced down at the leather
bag, and saw that something was
wrong. Curses on that prohibition
law. Ever since it had been passed
people noticed any one who carried
a packase-especially a suitcase.
A policeman eyed him suspicously
and plumley hurried faster than ever,
almost breaking into a run. lie board
ed a street car and placed the bag
on the floor in front Of him, try'Ag to
cover it with his feet as much as pos
siblp. It was useless. The stuff con-
tinued to trickle out and soon formed
a miniature pool. Some Of the red
nosed male passengers looked envl-
Gus; straphangers saw it and smiled;
even the ignorant-appearing Wop in
the next seat looked wise! But all
PIumIpy could do was to turn several
colors and wish them all In hades!
In something like a year the car ar
rived at his suburban home.
"Werc you able to get any" asked
his wife at once.
"Ycs,' said Plumley, throwing the
suitcase to the floor with a bang
plague take 'em! Those are the last
oysters I'll ever carry home"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
SHERIFF SALE

W. NJ Virgins VS.. Clarence Myers
No. 534S, Third judicial District
Court, State Of Louisiana, Parish OF
Ricnville.
Under and by virtue Of a writ of
Execution issued from the above
named Honorable Court and to ne
directed. | have seized and will Offer
for sale to the last and highest bidder
for cash. with the benefit Of q
praiscment. at the principal front
door Of the Courthouse at Arcadia
Bienvillc Parish, La, within Legal sale
hours on
SATURDAY, JULY 30th, 1921
the following described property, to
wit:
SW If of NV If, Sec. 10 TIP. IA N
Il. W.
The above described property seized
as belonging to the defendant Clarence
Myers, and will be sold to satisfy sai(
Writ Of Execution and all costs.
This the 18th, day Of May, 1921.
J. Il. CURRlE Sheriff
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
"Fuel for Nothing"

The case of motor snip tnat
trades between Europe and America
without having to pay for fuel IS
mentioned by Motor Ship. The Bue-
nos Aires, running between San
Francisco and Scandinavia, loaGs up
with 1900 tons of fuel oil at San
Francisco, sells 500 tons at Stockholm,
and returns to America with some oil
left in her tanks, having used GOO tons
out of the 1900 tons of her supply In
her engines. She pays 7,MU pounds
for her oil in San Francisco and sells
500 tons of It at Stockholm for 500
mounds. The fuel is carried mostly
in the double bottom, ANA therefore
does not detract from the ships car
go-carrying capacity.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Dollar Sion in Brazil,

The monetary unit in Brazil IS the
Portuguese real, though in theory
only, for no such coin exists; hence
in practice only the plural refs is used
and the unit is really the mllrcis, or
one thousand refs. For some years
the mllreis had remained at the fixed
value of Is to the English pound, or
about $3.50 refs to the American dol,
lar. In larger transactions the unit
is the conto, one million refs. Cold
IS never seen in circulation in Brazil.
From the milreis to the conto there
are paper notes, silver coins from five
hundred to two thousand refs and
nickel pieces of four, two and one
hundred, the last the toStao of popu-
lar parlance. The Brazilian places
his dollar sign after the miIres and
before the reis, so that 3S25O means
the equivalent Of whole dollar and
the man who pays $500 for a news
paper or a small glass of iced cane
Juice does not feel that he has been
unusually extravagant, at least ii ne
has lived enough in Brazil to get the
local point Of view.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Autoists Blame Potato Bugs.

Potato bugs are speed foes in south
Jersey, say the motor drivers VINO
have investigated the reason for the
skidding Of automobiles on apparently
dry roads. They declare that the troll
bic has been caused by potato bugs
migrating from one field to another
and crossing the roads in the paths
Of their machines. Automobiles are
exterminating about as many of the
pests as the usual application OF pois-
on sprays, as the latter have washed
off nearly as fast as they have been
applied during the rainy weather. One
farmer is said to have placed motor
horn in his spraying outfit. AS ne
had previously trained his flock OF
geese to gobble up the potato beetles,
he claims that the honking Of the horn
is quite effective in frightening the
pests away.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Street CROSSINGS in Scarlet.

The employment Of red bands to In
dicate street crossings, the advan'
taces of which were demonstrated in
recent experiments, is still under dis
cussiOn. An early proposal for paint
Inc the crossings with red lead has,
however, been abandoned because Of
the insufficient wearing qualities of
the mixture, and the municipal admin
istration has ordered red sandstone
for crossings in Alsace which will pro-
vide durable safety zones showing
where pedestrians may venture with
out risk. It IS suggested that 1t would
be advisable to follow the example OF
America in drawing up strict regua-
tons which would make the drivers OF
vehicles responsible in all cases for
accidents occurring on the red band.
From LIE Petit Parislen.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
NICRCBE HAS MADE TROUBLE
miracle Bacillus" Really Quite Simple
in Operation, tut Has Not
Been Understood.

One Of the most rUrioUSIy interest
Ing Of microbes is the "mGNrlr
harilluS"-knuWn 10 science AZ T. pro-
dwiosus. in its time it has been re-
SpcnSible for a whole lot OF excite
ment.
In former days It used to happen
once in white that cotuWttfion bread
developed on its surfH"e stains If what
locked like blood. The >Nn'r>t'oUS
took il to be really blood. HttribUtng
the phenomenon to miracle.
To-day it is known tina, such stains,
which sometimes appear on r-@S or
in milk, are produced by coIornok-
ing hactprium, Incidentally to the
process of feeding upon the Substance.
They merely Indicate tn" presence. of
colonies of a species Of bacillus that
IS now identified, "cul1urrS' Of which
can easily be made.
When stains of the kind were found
on food in former times, they We're
commonly attributed to witches or
Some other supernatural agency. The
bacillus in question, feeding OH de-
composing material scattered over the
ground has been Responsible for many
tales of "bloody rains" which were re,
gardel as portents Of evil happenings
to come.
People in earlier days were less ad'
dicted to the habit of bathing than Is
now customary, and sometimes Grim
son spots appeared on parts Of their
persons where pcrSpiration ana art
had accumulated. These were very
alarming being suggestive Of "hloody
sWeats,' but what the sufferer really
needed was a good scrub.-phlladel,
mia Ledger.