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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Hitherto the chief Obstacle 10 the be-
Lief that Mars il habitable 10y any such
beings rs inhabit the earth has been
the extremely low temperate prob
ably obtaining on the Marian surface,
hut Prof Lowell shows that by taking
All the uhe nomcna into consideration.
this obstacle may be removed. Pre-
viour calculations of the temperature
have been drduced solely from the rel
alive distance of Mars from the sum-
ana 4 recent investigation gave 81 Dc
grees Fahrenheit as the mean temper
allure Of the planet. He finally dedu"eS
bv taking all known factors int" nc
count that n mean temperature Of AZ
degrees Fahrenheit is obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17
Or. David Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y.

Dear Sir:-Some time since l was
troubled with blotches coming out on
my breast, of a scrofulous character,
and my general system seemed to be
out of order. ! was induced to try
Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy.
The first bottle drove the eruption
away and I feel better every way. 1t
is a splendid blood medicine.-HenryS S.
Eldridge, Rochester, n. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

An officer of the British Royal Col
lege of Veterinary Surgeons says it is
easy To tell a horses character by the
shape of hi; nose. If the profile has a
gentle curve, and nj the same time the
ears are pointed and sensitive. the ami
rial may be depended on as being gen
tie and at the same time high-spirited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Frederick Van Eeden. the Dutch au-
thor, was born in HARLEM in 1860. He
stuffed medicine, took his degree and
prac:ised at Amsterdam for several
years. Re also founded socialistic
colony. which wass called Walden, in
memory Of Thoreau. for whom Van
Eeden had great admiration. His first
work in literature was in the form ~
drama. and his plays have been pub
lished in the original and in transla.
ton. Some wears ago he wrote a
novel called THE Dceps of Deliver
ance," which he described as "lyric
prose" The book was published in this
country, but did not meet with as much
success as his recent story Of "Tha
Quest" which is regarded with inter-
est by readers Of taste and reviewers Of
authority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Those who are not acquainted with
the appointments Of 4 Korean bedroom
will be surprised to learn that the 9TH
er day in the town Of Anak one
gambler. who was down on his luck,
threw n pillow nj the head Of the win
ncr and fractured his skull.-Snuth
China Morning Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

America now leads the world in the
manufacture. sale and use of automo-
hiles. This is the declaration Of
French expert, who has been keeping
record of the automobile business.
Five wears ago the United States built
only 314 automobiles of all classes,
while at the same time Frace built 3D.
III machines. Last year the produc-
ton in the United States was 10000, in
France $4,000, in Englane $4,000 In
Germany, $4,000, in Italy $4,000 and
Belgium 10000. In nine years in the
countries named there have been
manufactured, sold and used 55O,OOV
automobiles, representing more than
$1,000. 900, 900 Of money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

George Sylvester Viereck, the poet
Is the son Of q German father and an
American mother and has command of
two language in which to express his
lyric thoughts. He began writing for
the newspapers in German at the age
of II and continued to use that lam
guage until three years ago, when he
adopted the English language. His
first verses were privately published
and soon after taken up by the cee-
bratnd firm of Gotta, the publishers Of
Goethe and Schiller, and republshpd
with additional poems in book which
made q sensation in Germany Mr.
Vierick has invented a new form of
Verse which he believes will accomplish
for poetry what Wagner has accom-
plished for music, illustra tions Of which
appear in his new book, "Nineveh and
Other Poems" Mr.. NiereCk has also
published small volume Of plays en-
titled "A Game ut Love" and will
bring out i'm the autumn a psychology
cal romance All his books are pub
lished simultaneously in English and
German.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The new volume to be added to An
ME Fellows Johnston's Little Colonel
Lewis will complete the story of the
girlhood of the Little Colonel. The
many friends Of the little maid have
taken her story 50 seriously that they
are writing the publishers of the book
begging them to bestow her hand upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17
maine. Gossip
GwendoIyn Will Graduate.

GwendoIyn will graduate:
CiwendClvn, l gIieve To state,
Missed the valedictory.
Neither prize nor Part" won she,
Pm her gown. My, she's a queen!
Wholly white in crepe de chine:
Ioke Of eyelcts worked with grace
Yoke-band. TOO of Russian lace;
Elbow sleeves that look SO grand
Each 'decked with a velvet band;
The girdlc is white louisine;
The gloves are long. of silken sheen;
Her shoes are kid, of snowy nue.: o
Srr carries rosebuds-they re whlte' 100
The orlv touch of color there
Is in her cheeks and eyes and halr.
1;veudulyn will graduate oor-
She won't SAY much. but she III LpO'i-
great. ,...a,i, >-au.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

A fine old Administer carpet is at
present in the carpet factory at Wilton
where il is being repaired after having
been i'll use for fully $50 years. 1t was
purchased by the present owners great
grandfather. Carpets have been made al
Wilton for $50 years. but the trade IAN
guished and finally stopped. No won
der, when n carpet lasted $50 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The captains Of the college hihes
next spring will be Stanwood at BOW
dom, Dryer at Colby, Wilder at bates
and Mayo at L. of NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

purity hard t keep up L tn Stand
ard" these days.
our plStotiicc stays open till l.. Nj.
now since Miss Germ Williams IS
takin' Journalism" by mail. Theirs a
great display q bUGgi,s an sausage ct
tn STATE FaIr.
III be blamed if it don't seem like
tn fcllcrs lhct rr ~ crazy bout
wearin UNIFORMS never hey any
shoulders. | asked Uncle EZ Pash
how he accounted for his longevity,
an he says, Il never shaved, an ji8t
let 'em grow"
Mrs. Mary Stewart Cutting, the we'll
known author Of Little Stories of
Married Life" has received the follow
ing touching cpistlc i'll defense of the
ideals of the best American man
hood" This brief communication
fervently hope YOU will take in the
spirit in which il is written-based
upon the truism that it is indeed our
best friends (admirer in this case) who
tell US of our faults. a lady of con-
siderable prominence in society, and
of great refinement and intelligence,
whom | know, her social demands be-
ing oncrous, she plans IL save time,
aIW in her gift giving She frequently
pure haStS a number Of copies for an
equal number of her friends among
young girls. i am deciding on what
| book to give the girls she remarked
shortly before Christmas. l suggested
| Your book of short stories of married
life, remarking that it was very clev-
erly written. did not think she could
do better. oh, no. she replied, I
would not get that authors produce
tons, they smell too strongly of to-
bacco all through; the writer's seems to
think that bad habit an essential ad-
| junct Of adult masculinity.' l had
heard a similar criticism, and looked
the matter up. and found in almost
| every story of domestic life. the atmOS-
! phere beIogged with cigar smoke. Re-
Gently in one January, | think) where
the hero removes his pipe to kiss his
wife. This may have been meant To
convey affection, but to those preferr-
ing 4 sweet. clean mouth and breath
! You must admit to be a triile nauScat-
ing, and | felt what pity that any
| woman Of conspicuous ability should
not stand up for the best possible man.
hood. This INDUCING in stimulation is
| a growing curse To young men. There
are many splendid men quite as OPP
posed 10 the tobacco habit as are wO-
men. l overheard fine specimen OF
young American manhood-a recent
graduate from Yalc-say NO, thank
you; | have too much respect for my
nervous system to use the weed in any
| way"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

D"lf Wyllarde. the novelist, is at
nrt s'nt in Jamaica working on a new
novel. "As Ye Have Sown" has gone
To press with a new edition and prom
is"S to prove as successful as her "Story
Of Eden"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

such is literary fame at home. 4
Lewiston paper speaks of Holman
DAYS famous novel. Squire Finn"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17
Personal Notes.

p., N.:IIi1In Mo 'nugI;-n Tor nlNi
~ " ,.,.' ~ ~. Third PRESBYTERIAN
!'',,a i'.t 'ui,',an L;,s accepted a call
~ :. l - In I{,.If.,4t, ireland
!" . >-.l,,, POM,
Az I'M, resting rcllr 81 NaIr'l' ~ III.
hair OF IN" EMPEROR Wii.m m'a L In =" ~
hStl" Museum. ~ 'o.oi'i'I :" i,'. ,.,,t ~
li'l ~ ~ II ny t III Il, i,tb
about 't'' !'"'' .,,;,',' ,,,,,,, has
been entered upon t.It ron ~ I fi =, ..,i
and IL wears T." nun,hrr 81 H. II, III,
pinned on iS ~, = "H ~ III, ut .,,,,it
| is reserved for lam as tll' ld''7t ''' '''''
| Prof. Alex Graham, Bell. Of Washing
| tor. las rived at Lis summer hor"c in
Ee,i,I"ck, 9. T. y" will begin at Once IT,
mmtnr attachment, ana hopes to hr al. /
! a. lift n'in rs we'll rs motor VIII III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Miss Mary Johnston dedicates her
drama THE Goddess Of Reason" "to
the household at WOodley." WoodIey
Is the home of the authors cousin in
Howard county, Md, where she wrote
a large part of the drama. She fin
ishcd the book at her own home IN
edmond, where she spent the last
winter. Miss Johnston sails this month
for Europe, where she will remain dur
ing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

different characters in the book. The
publishers are holding a competition.
with prizes, for the naming of the
book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

with last weeks batch Of 81 initiates
Knra Temple now has 2,0O7 members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Governor Cobb will attend the He
hron Academy graduation this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Work was begun last week near Sa-
battus on the electric road between
that point ard Gardiner, and the first
rails were laid on the line from Auburn
to Mechanic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

young author from Chicago, Miss
Charlotte Teller. a graduate OF the
university, and for some time a set
Element worker. makes her first APP
pearance as n novelist in 1.-The Cage -
which ID. Appleton & Co. publish.
The scene is Chicago at the time of
the Haymarket riots, and the plot is
daringly realistic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The Century Company will bring out
in the fall new fairy tale ~ Mrs
Frances H"dEson Burnett. to be called
"Fhc CoZy Lion" The story has al
ready appeared in st. Nicholas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Across the state. from Bethel ana
\tNrv. through Mechanic Falls, Lis
bon ana brunswick to Bath. wall mas
followed the trail of a band of gyp-
,icS. which varies in size, 2ccordlng
To reports from different towns, from
Il dozen to 20 people. Yankees though
Maine people are. some We're done ana
nutGonc not only bv the men in the
band hut by the women also. Those
VINO suffered the biggest loss of silver
are Keeping the most quiet from a
sense Of shame. In one place mer-
chant came into an open 'Wrassle'
with 4 SWarthY bohemian woman. she
! had promised him the return of his
quarter if he'd let her see il. The mer-
| chant EecCming dissatisfied at the
| progress Of the game asked for the
quarter Then the gypsy tried TO es-
cane. Pursuit was given and the coin
was wrcnched by sheer force from her
! hands In several towns the police
| FASTENED their departure. They have
a sorry looking outfit Of old wagons
and skinny nags. Fortune telling
seems to IT, thcir only professrd means
| of livelihood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Dillon Wallace. author Of "The Lure
Of the Labrador Wild" has written
story of adventure. the tale Of a seven
tecn-year-old lad who meets all his adj
ventures while trapping skins for the
Hudson's Bay Company The book
conveys n great deal of minute in
formation about the life of fur hunt
er ana the Indians of the barren north
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Hidden away in the little town of
West Hollis. Nix miles from the near
est railroad station. Levi Fletcher.
one If the oldest mechanical geniuses.
lives alone in a great runmy farm
house. ana here recently completed
q homemade automobile Of great
power and striking points in the way
Of propulsion. Fletcher is man
Of about 80 years. lie is badly
crippled AMI has been 50 since child
hood. He has always used clutches
vet tho agility ne displays in getting
about his farm. To his Sawmill ana
about the little machine shop he con-
Structcd is the surprise of the town
Though many Of the citizens long ago
ceased to wonder ut any feat the tiny
old man attempted. Long before the
steamer" car became popular, Levi
Fletcher in his recluSe home con-
ceived the idea Of making steam
wagon of his own after his own plans
ana patterns. Mr.. Fletcher has been
operating the country roads Of Hollis.
Moderation ana WATERFORD during the
last year or so. ,AsY1R
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

over $4,000 has been pledged for the
Eath shipping celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Congre ssman Littletield contributes n
nnsr Interesting article To the current
issue of the Christian EndcaV"r World
in answer t. some unfavorable renilrkS
OF cx-Gov. GarVin Of Rhode island re
earding the prohibitory law in TINS
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

z. F. Benson. although still under
40 years of age. has 20 novels to his
credit. starting with 'Dodo," pub
lished nearly Il years ago He is son
Of the late Edward White Benson.
Archbishop Of Canterbury. and
brother Of A. G. Benson, the author.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Bangor welcomes the Grand Army
boys today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The Path Independent presents
drawing II the typical old time snip
the Wiscasset. which was built in the
shir. town of Lincoln county many,
many years ago. 1t is typical OF y
period noW past but memories an!
souvenirs of which are fast beng
brought tu the front now that Balh l"
ia celebrate the 3n0th anniversary 81
American shipping. The Wlsc2S'"t
was famous in several ways but Is oi
greatest Importance to the reader OF
today from the fact that it was in TINS
white winged messenger OF commerce
Andrew Carnegie came to TINS country
from Scotland when boy The draw
ing which the Independent reproduceS
vas loaned by Mrs. Mary Gould on
Grntun Mass. Mrs. Gould has IN h"r
possession an old pitcher which was
made to or Ter across the water, long
wears ago ON this pitcher was a PFC
turc Of the ship WiscaSSet from when
the drawing for the picture was made
The Cld picture was made for captain
john A. Stnson, who commanded
the craft and whose son. the present
Captain John A. StinS,n resides III
| WIolWich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Arthur Stringer has just returned
from four weeks cruise to South
America to find his new novel, 'Phan-
tom Wires" in second edition, and
Australian ana Canadian editions pro-
Vidcu for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

When Sam Walter FOsS, the New
England poet. was editing the Yankee
Blade he received contributions from
western writer named John II. Whit
SON Of Kansas. which he was compelled
to return. with the apology that the
work was too good" for the readers
of the Yankee Blade. That was nearly
score Of years ago. Mr. Whitson has
since taken up his residence in the
east. and has met for the first time
former editor FOSS, now the efficient
librarian Of the large public library of
the city of Somcrville, Mass. Since
coming east, Nh. Whitson has blossom
ell out as a full-fiedged novelist. For
a while he wrote western stories with
good success. but the popularity Of
The Rainbow Chascrs" and Justin
Wingate. Ranchman" is destined to be
eXcelled by that of "The Castle Of
Doubt" his latest novel, published by
Little, Brown & Co. Here is a modern
romance with so ingenious a denoue-
ment that those novel readers who
pride themselves in knowing from the
beginning how q story is going to turn
out have = surprise awaiting them.
Mr.. F. Marion Crawford. the indie
fatigable worker. has two stories COM
ing II close in serial form ana ready
for publication. His history of Rome
is also nearing completion. Mr.. Craw-
ford is in this country, hidden away
ana working hard. He usually pays
, visit 70 America each year, and the
secret Of his Whereabouts is carefully
guarded by his publishers. through
| whom he receives his letters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The poem. "Appollo's Guest" written
by Isaac Rassett Choate and read by
him before the Bowdoin Alumni AS
ISOLATION of Boston last February in
commemoration of Longfellow's birth
day. has been printed in attractive
booklet form for private circulation.
Mr.. Choate is native of Maine and a
graduate of Bowdoin College in the
class of g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Mrs. Tryphosa Bates Batcheller, the
charming and talented young Ameri-
can sang with great success recently
at the Quirinalc palace on the occasion
of one of the state receptions. Mrs.
Batchclltr is known not only as a
singer but as the author of "GlimpSeS
Of Italian Court Life" a volume Of
charming "reminiscences recently pub
lished by Doubleday, Page & Co.
Among her many interesting expert
ences in Rome was private audience
with rIuS y. who wished to talk with
Mrs Batcheller about the conditions of
The Italians in Boston. Il community in
which She is greatly interested and for
whoa she has done much. Mrs. Bat
chcllcr was able to give his holiness
many facts concerning this community
which he had not received from other
sources. The lady is the daughter Of
Mr.. ANA Mrs. Theodore Bates of Wor-
c"stcr, Miss, but lives the greater part
of tie year abroad-principally in
Rome where she is familiar figure in
the Italian society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

MISUNDERSTANDING she l5cep body
ana soul together: Erla-McIe than that i,
She c.tn Keep skirt ana shirtwaiSt toEeth-
cr-Ntw Yorl, sun.
Jack-I wonder what vcur father would
say # we "loped? Jill Para mover uses
that KIND OF language before me.-Syra-
cuSc Herald.
Softlv-I'I Lave You understand, sir.
thar I'm not such 4 fool as ] look. Sar-
cast Wen. tEen, You have much to ha
thaul.rl for.-LcuisyIlle Courier journal
Grralline-Two negatives ~ K" AN atiir-
NATIVE. Gerald Thcn if ! ask you IL
thar illustrated Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The DIARY If Della" published by
Doubleday, Page & Co. proves the
versatility of its author, Onoto
Watlnna Della is the cook. and
Delia's viewpoint will be appreciated.
Onotn Watanna is the nom de plume
of Mrs. William Bahcock. Born Of a
japanese mother and am English father
she is married t0 an American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

The author Of that charming book
'The Baby's Grandmother" is bringing
out new novel. To this story she
has given the title of 1.-THE Enlighten-
ment of Olivia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Edward A. :Stciners new novel,
which after serial publication will
appear in book form under the title Of
"'The Mediator" deals with the life Of
foreign born Americans. The central
figure is the son of a Jewish rabbi on
the border of Polish Russia who
abandoms his fathers faith, almost
completes his training for the Roman
Church, rebels against that ANA comes
to New York to lind the life he longs
T., i here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-17

Graham Of Claverhouse is the hero Of
4 novel which the Rev. John Watson
Gan Maclaren) had finished at the time
Of his death. 1t is described as n story
Of love, intrigue and adventure"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-07-13
Poor 10 Pays Big Fees.

Muskogee, I. T., July 12.-With the
payment of a final fee of $4,000 to
Mansfield. McMurray & Cornish. a
South McAlester law firm, its connec-
ton with the Choctaw and Cnickasaw
tribes as their legal representatives
expires. During the last six years the
attorneys have received e aggregat
ing $S42,O 600 a single fee amounting to
three-qua-ters of a million dollars.
Strenuous objections to this plucking
of Poor Lo were entered by exlSec-
rotary Hitchcock, but he bill was f.
nally paid by order of the Cloctaw
and Chickasaw citizenship court In
addition to this immense sum the law
firm received an annual salary of $780,
900. Numerous other Indian territory
attorneys have received tremendous
fees for their services in behalf of the
redskins. With the coming OF state
hood and the settling up Of Indian at
fairs by the government this source
OF acquiring fortunes will soon be q
thing Of the past.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-07-13
Educators Convention Nears End.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 12.-With to
days sessions the great convention of
American educators, which has been
in progress here all week, is nearing
its end. Tomorrow many of the dele
gates will be entertained by the citi-
zens and teachers of Los Angeles and
~neighboring southern California cities
while others will leave on more ambi-
tious excursions. Comparatively few
of the delegates will proceed at once
to their homes.
Two notable addresses will be de-
lvered this afternoon prior to the clos
ing exercises, the speakers being Pre-
sident Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the
University OF California, whose sub
ject will be "Call Nothing Common
and Professor John Adams of Univer-
sity college, London, one of the most
famous of British educators, who will
speak on "a Significant Lack of Edu-
cational Terminology."