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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
CONTESTS HAVE ALREADY
BEEN REDUCED IN WEST

Chicago. March 2o.-Prof. Albion w
Small. the representative Of the Univer-
sity of Chicago on the Western mtercol-
le2iate conference, said today regarding
the action of Harvard University in re-
ducing the number of intercollegiate
contests:
'.I am not familiar with conditions III
the East, but if they are at all similar
to those recently prevailing IN the West
some such action as has been taken by
Harvard University was inevitable.
THE athletic features of the universe
ties have grown of late to overbalance
other work, and 1 fully believe that 9th
er Eastern universities will be compelled
to follow the lead Of Harvard In the
West we have already taken action by
which the number of contests was re-
duced''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
COLUMBIA WILL PROBABLY
FOLLOW HARNARD'S LEAD

New York. March 9..-fu the absence
Of President Butler, who is in Bermuda.
none of the faculty of Columbia Cniver-
sity nor any member of the committee
on student organization would comment
on the resolution adopted by the Har-
ward faculty for reduction in the num-
her of intercollegiate athletic contests.
a prominent graduate of Columbia. VII"
has taken much interest in athletics. in
discussing the action of the Harvard fac
ulty said:
Harvard. in my opinion. may derrnd
on Columbia to follow i'll her steps il
this matter. 1t will he remembered that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
HARVARDS ACTION WILL
NOT AFFECT BROWN

Providence. r. L.. March 233.-'rhc con
census of opinion Of the faculty ANA stu
dent body of Brown University is that
Brown will not be affected by any action
Harvard may take towards curtailinG
athletics, according to Prof. Frederick
w. Marvel. physical director of Brown
President w. II. p. Faunce is out of
town but in his absence Prof. Marvel
said:
I'VE have discussed these proposed cur
tailments here at Brown and have decid-
ed not to lessen the number of games"
Speaking Of cutting the football schedule
to two or three games a wear. Prof Mar
vel said: 1T would make matters worse
to have all the. interest of the year CEN
ter in two or three contests. 1t would
seem to much like prize fighters who
train for six months to have one bout. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
OAKLAND.
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Fred Gleason.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Fred Glea-
son. who died at her home Friday. will
occur at l o'clock Monday at her late
residence The Grange service will be
used. Mrs. Gleason. who was born in
Smithfeld in 1915, had been for many
years resident of Oakland. She was a
woman who had the affection and esteem
of large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. For the past few years she had
been in rather poor health. The husband,
Fred Gleason. and two daughters. Mrs.
Robert Stnbbert of Waterville and Mrs.
Warren Hendee of Augusta. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
VISIT BY THIEVES
Is Made to Vickery's Store and 500
Worth of Goods Stolen.

Sometime between late Friday night
and Saturday morning the store of u.
Q. Nickery was broken into and about
800 worth of tobacco stolen. Entrance
was made by cutting square of ElaS;
from a rear window. Deputy Sheriff J.
Il. NJ. Foster was notified Saturday
and found by measurements Of their
tracks that the work was done by two.
Several boxes of tobacco had been tax =
Ell to the gravel pit near the store and
the empty boxes thrown down the en-
bankmCnt and into the water The
store was also broken into last Fourth
of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
REDUCTION OF CONTESTS NOT
YET DISCUSSED AT PRINCETON.

Princeton. y. j.. March .2.-Speakinc
tonight of the movement at Harvard foI
reduction of intercollegiate athio tic
contests. Prof J. L. Fin. heal uf the
athletic executive committee of Princeton
University. said:
There are two questions involved in
reducing the number of contests IN ;tth-
letcics, the academic and the athletic
FROM an athletic point of view and that
Of developing strong teams. tn" present
system is needed: but 50 far as the AGA
demic side is concerned. that is a ques-
ton for the athlete himself to decide. At
Princeton athletes can. compete III only
two branches Of sport. 50 there has beer
little difficulty for tile individual. al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Henry Augustus Libby.

Henry Augustus Libby, one of the
towns oldest as we'll as one Of its most
highly respected citizens, passed away at
his late home on Middle street soon after
" o'clock Sunday afternoon at the age Of
s. years. l month. IS days Mi Libby
had been in failing health for some time,
but death was due to an attack of the
grip and the infirmities of old age. 4
widow, Mrs. Francis (Jones). and one son.
Henry +. Libby OF this town, survive.
both of whom have the sympathy of
large circle of friends. Arrangements for
the funeral services will be announced
later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

BOSTON. March 22-A review of the
marine casualties off the coast of New
England and British North America
during the fall and winter seasons JUS:
past shows that about so lives were
lost. OF this number 251 persons per
ished in the wreck of 10 vessels be-
longing to tie French fleet off st
Pierre last fall. These vessels found
cred in heavy gales which swept the
Grand banks. About % New Found
land fishermen were also lost in these
storms.
The most thrilling disaster was that
which hefell the British steamer ST
Cuthbert off the Nova Scotia coast
Feb. = The steamer, while on voyage
from Antwerp to New York caught
fire AMI in endeavors to escape nclln-
Grafton Il men persisted, 13 by drown
ing and one by falling into the burning
hold. The particulars of the gallant
rescue of the survivors by the men OF
the White Star steamer CymriC are
well known.
Another notable disaster of Inc WIN
ter vas the wreck of the British steam
or Tolesby, Galveston. Tex, for HaVfe.
The Tolcsby, struck the rocks at FRESH
water Point near Cape Race iii heavy
snow storm on the night of Jen. 13. The
steamer broke in two and the crew
was in danger of being swept over
board They finally reached the beach
but encountered ii steep cliff 300
feet in height and extending for miles.
After suffering intensely from cold ana
flying spray for IS hours, all hands
were rescued
One OF the greatest feats in marine
annals was the saving of 600 persons
who were on the Canadian Paclhc
steamer Mount Temple, when she
struck on La Have Iron BounI lodges
off BrideWater, y. s., on the night Of
Tbec. while on her way to s.. John
from Antwerp. The steamer vas
wrecked during Il heavy snow storm
and AT the time it was thought she
would go to pieces The women ami
children were landed by means OF
breeChcs and baskets, and the men
were taken off in boats from fishing
schooncrs and tugs The Mount Tenn
plr is still on the rocks.
ON Dec. II the Thomson liner Kidd
ma. bound from Dundee for Portland.
struck Brazil rock, off Cape Sable. y.
s. ANA was totally wrecked. The crew
WAS rescued by the steamer L"diSbnrG.
The latest misfortune to befail Il
steamer WAS that which overlook the
Rcd Cross steamer Silvia, new, for
Halifax and st. Johns. y. +. She was
wrecked March IA on Sow and Pigs
Shoal The passengers and crew were
landed at New Bedford. Among the
passengers were the crews of the Hall
fax steamer Beta and the Moncton. y.
r.. schooner Marjorie. j. sumner. both
wrecked i'm the West Indies this month.
The Dominion Atlantic steamer Var
mouth was wrecked near st. John on
Dee 10 but was floatcd Il week later,
NJ one was lost.
During the later part of the fall the
loss of two famous New England YES
sells were recorded Neither was lost
in home waters ON Dec. IL the seven
masted schooner Thomas w. Lawson
went to pieces on the Scilly islands.
Nearly all of the crew were drowned.
The other great tragedy of the sea
and one that may always remain a
mystery. was the disappearance of tho
Bath. Maine ship Arthur Sewall. one
of the best known vessels in the Amer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
PENNSY FAVORS cURTAiLMENT
OF INTERCOLLEGIATE GAMES.

Philadelphia, March 22.-While the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania faculty has not
officially remarked upon the action Of
Harvard's faculty in requesting the ath-
letic committee to reduce the number of
intercollegiate games, it is known that
a curtailment in athletics is favored and
that some members of Pennsylvania s
faculty look with favor on IIarvari's ac-
ton. Al a recent meeting of the athletic
committee Il resolution was adopted in
which the opinion WAS cNprcssed that
there should be less indoor athletics No
action has been taken on outdoor ath-
lcticS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Court Pine Tree, 7. O. F., has leased
the X Of P. hall and the regular meet
ings of this order and the Companion
Court will be held there in the future
Companion Court will meet on the first
and third Thursday evenings and
Court Pine Tree will hold its meetings
on the second and fourth Thursday
evenings in the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
BAMlSHEO Q
NAGGING HEADACHE

Sherman, Me-, Aug. II. 1906.
Il have used your L. F. Atwoods
Bitters for headache, and always with
success" Yours truly,
Mrs. B. c. Perry.
Everyone Can enjoy immunity from
the ills that beset humanity by maintain
ing the integrity of stomach. liver, bow
els and blood with 81. f." Atwoods
Bitters. Their occasional use brings the
body to splendid condition of healths As
a remedy for any member Of the house
hold they are ideal, S5c. at drug stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

The American Hebrew has this to
~ TH n"out one Samuel F'indowitz who
broUght his eichty-vear-old father from,
EUROPE IN the sinerage. while he came as
seconu cabin passenger on the same
steamer: 1T is hardly to he supposed
t.,at 50 drspicahle person car be sensi-
I'VE 70 public ridiculc. vet, both for his
Own owl, deserts and a horrible example. he
sno,'ld he held UT to contempt of the
community wv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Judge L. c. Stearns of Bangor was
il town Friday. Mr.. Stearns will han
die the case of the Bryant Lumber GO.
in civil action against the Linn
WoGien Co. of Hartland to recover
$4,000 damages The case is to be tried
ir Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

though university teams have lost many
a valuable man in this way
President Woodrow Wilson hes also
publicly declared himself in favor Of re-
ducing the number of contests in athlet-
les. but he said tonight that there had
been no official discussion OF the question
by the faculty and that there was no in
dcation of such action in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

when Columbia abolished football Presi-
dent Eliot of Harvard wanted to take the
same step and probably would have done
50 had he been able to override the SEN
timent Of the Harvard alumni and stu
dents, as did the Columbia authorities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Senator TiIIman Is Better.

Columbia, $. G., March 22.-Unitcd
States Senator T. r. Tillman, who was
taken seriously i'll at his home last
Thursday night. is much better to-
night. 1t is expected that he will be
out in few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

y large crayon picture of the late
Joseph \. Phinney has been placed on
the walls of the Pittsfield Grange hall.
This picture was donated by Mrs.
Emma Phinney and her son, c. +.
F!linney. Mr.. Phinney was an active
member Of the Grange for years. and
it was through his energy and ability
that the new Grange hall was built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
ce-loomis.

The marriage of Sprague II. Mace and
Miss Sadie NJ. Loomis. both of Oakland,
took place at the home of A. J.. Mace
Saturday morning. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. l.. Gerrish Both
are popular young people and are receiv-
ing the best wishes Of their many
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Meals get tired as well as living
trlhts. scientist declares Telegram
wires arc better conductors on Monday
Ihah saturday on account of their Sun
gay rest. and Il rest of three weeks adds
~ l'er cent I" the conductivity of wire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Prof. f. II. Thurston, sub-principaI
al NJ c. j., visited relatives in Free
dom Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Mrs. r. F. Connor, who was called
t. North Nassalboro d few days ago
By the illness of her mother. Mrs. j.
T. Phillips returned home Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Ordered committed to the Maine Indus
trial School for Girls at Hallowel by
the municipal court. Portland. Annie J.
futile. Is years old. made application
Saturday at the city clerks office for a
marriage license. John George, who gives
ms age as :" years, went to the clerk (
office with the girl. and his name also
appears on the application. Annie ]. Tut
ties attorney appealed from the order of
commitment and the girl was released
from Jail on 500 bail. Her appe Al viii be
heard in the superior court. hut before it
is heard she proposed to get married. The
charge against her was that Of leading
an idle and vicious life. The question
which is now raised is. can the girl be
taken from her husband. provided the
marriage takes place?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

On one Of the four typesettins ma
chimes which have just been Installed
in the printing department OF the Eati l.
can the Pope has set UP ten Tires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Misses Clarice and Marion Holmes
of Auburn who have been visiting
relatives here, returned home Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

zinc collins are largely used in Vienna
but the more expensive ones are mad,
OF copper. and cost as mach as e. roo
White 2 bronze and copper coffin recently
made for Russian archduke cost ave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
HARVARD MAY CUT SCHEDULES


lcvelled chiefly to the minor sports and
not in any sort affecting meetings with
Harvard and Princeton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
PITTSFIELD.

l.. r. Runnels left Saturday FOR
visit with relatives in Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Mrs F. b. Dow went to Belfast Sat
urday for visit to her sister, Mrs. L
L. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Dr. c. H. Keenc left Saturday for
Boston Tor a few days stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Miss Ruby Hurd went to Augusta
Saturday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Alton
L. White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new
remedy, an Improvement on the laxative
OF FORMER years, as it does not grippe Or
nauseate and Is pleasant to take. n y
guaranteed. Bowditch. Webster & c..
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
KEEP GOOD DIGESTION

ITO look young and keep your beau ty you must have a good digestion, says beauty culturist. We feed our patrons upon herbs; ye give them greens and we advise them to take acid fruits. When a Gypsy woman gets out of sorts she lives upon dan delion greens; she mixes sweet herbs: she doctors herself with Tho fruits of the earth and she recov4rs.
 Outdoor life is everything for the woman who wants to keep young.
 Her walk gives away ;ho woman who does not want people to know how old she is. Usually she loses her elasticity. And she .akas to high heels and a stilted walk. Wear con- ventional clothing and oe elastic ln your gait; in that way you will look younger.
 T advise women generally to 1oln dancing class, By taking the steps one can keep up ones elasticity Win- ter and summer. l have class of four women who come three times a week to learn the Gypsy landangoes and the Spanish dances. They find that they breathe better, feel better and are more healthy generally from this exercise"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
en and ham, seasoned with celery salt and cayenne papper, mostened with mayonnaise.
AN INSECT PARTY

A novel little dance given recently by clever girl was named in the invi- tations as an "Insect Party" The cos tunes were all intended to initiate the appearance of some insect, and the re- suit was fairylike illusion of gauge wings, of trembling antennae, of greens and browns that contributed lasting impression of scene from Midsummer Nights Dream" One of the cleverest of the costumes exploited was katydid frock, the skirt and wings of which were made up of long. green, wing-shaped strips of crepe pa- per put on in overlapping rows. The hat was tam-shaped affair with the crown entirely covered with a huge and very clever imitation of a katvdid's head. The paper used for the hat and the gown was of a katydld green.
 Many of those present appeared AS wild flowers -anemones, buttercups and daisies-and most of the real "insectsr chose the disguise of butterfly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
SWEET GRASS SHADES

Newest of all candle shades are those made of sweet grass
 The grass used in weaving them is the same seen in the baskets, which possess such a delicious odor
 The pieces of grass are woven round and round the shade, which is shaped either with circular base 'or one in hexagonal form. From there the shade slopes gradually, and it has a narrow upstanding finish at the top. The seams are made by weaving in a. coarser grass. and at the top and bot tom edge a thicker kind, and one of a darker shade of green gives pret- ty and substantial rim.
 There is no striking color in these shades the grasses blending pale yell low and light green tones in such a way that the general effect is neither the one nor the other color. For this reason sweet grass shades can be used in any dining room Their fresh ness makes them particularly attrac- tive for summer use. They are offer ed in several sizes ranging from the small candle shade to the larger ones intended to cover an electric light.
 When soiled or dusty all they ra- quire is careful Wiping off with q damp cloth.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
Journal l-COurier
 Fashions
Matters of Interest to Women
BRUSH STRAW HATS

How mnny girls suspect that their straw hate are retreat for all the dust of the stroet2 Evidently the thought does not occur to many, for few girls seem to have acquired the habit of brushing their summer hats. Yet those same glrlse would never think of going out of the house In winter without carefully brushing off their hnt Investigating It's velvet creas- es and making sure that no caucus of germs was being held in its recesses. The truth Is that straw hat acquires Just as faithful brushing as does the winter one And 1t Is the failure to do this which results In the appearance of spots after being caught In a rain storm. For, unless there was a auan- tty of dust embedded in the straw. the rain would have no effect at all upon the hat.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
 MADE-OVER BLOUSES

To be able to transform q plain blouse into one pretty enough to ap- pear at a small party, the industrious young woman now needs little more than a few yards of ribbon and a remnant of net She may even get along without the net, for many of the jumpers of taffeta or velvet rjb- bon are of the skeleton order, pasted on to and fitted over a coarse lawn foundation. which is afterward cut away An all-black or an al-white ribbon jumper to go over net blouse is about as useful an accessory as the feminine wardrobe can boast. They have the additional virtue of being inexpensive. as the model most in vogue, known as the French peasant bodice, may be evolved from about eight yards of inch-wide ribbon. If one have plenty of time, though not unlimited money, it is 3 good idea to tack matching bands and bows upon the sleeves of any blouse with which the jumper is to be temporarily worn, SD that 1t may look even less like a makeshift,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
RECEIPT COLUMN
Things That Taste Especial ly Good on the Pc
 nic Party.

Raspberry shrub-Take eight quarts of the fresh berries, one pint of acetlc acid and four quarts of water. Put these into a stone jar and let it stand for forty-eight hours, stirring 1t oc- casionaly. To one pint of the juice, add one pound of sugar, boil fifteen minutes and bottle while hot. When the liquid has cooled in the corkcd bottles open and refill .hem pound the corks in very tight, If this liquid Is to be kept any length of time cut the work off close to the bottle and dip 1t in hot wax to setl it..
 Pressed chicken---Bol three fowls until the meat comes off the bones easily. Remove all the bones and chop the meat np fine, add d piece of melted butter the size of a large egg Season highly with salt and pepper Take about one pint of the liquor in which the fowls were boiled, add to this half box of gelatin and let 1t dissolve Put the chicken meat into a saucepan and add the dissolved gel. atine and cook until the broth Is even ly distributed Put into pan and under heavy press until perfectly cold
 Gold njwiches-----Rub the yolks of three hard-bojled eggs to paste, Add two tablespoons of olive oil, mix Ing with silver fork Now add q pinch of mustard, cayenne pepper and salt. and lastly one tablespoon of vinegar. When this Is thoroughly mixed add one cup of grated yellow cheese. Spread on white buttered bread.
 Sardine sandwiches-Ta the sar- dimes from large can, skin and bone them and mash to a paste. Take the volks of three hard boiled eggs and mix to paste and chop the whites very fine, blend with this some melted butter, then add the sardines and flavor with lemon juice. Finally add six olives chopped very fine,
 Biscuit sandwiches--Roll biscuit dough very thin--about like Die crust
 -and spread with butter. Then roll another and put on top of this. Cut out and bake in quick oven When done pull apart and spread while hot For filling take equal parts of chick
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL

If YOU do not mind trouble, here is an excellent way to prepare orange peel.
 Slice half 3 dozen oranges In pieces about a quarter of an inch thick and scoop out all the pulp. Soak the rinds over night in usl, cold wa ter to cover them Add .o this water salt in the proportion of fat table spoonful to a quart.
 Tn the morning put the r'nd on to boil in fresh water, cooking until tender, but not broken. Put the pieces on sieve to dry.
 Prepare a sirup of cupful of wa ter to g half pound of granulated su- gar and boil until if begins to thicken, but is not at the cracking stage.
 Dip the pieces of peel in brandy and then dip them into the sirup, which must be kept hot until the pieces have been dipped and dried two or three times
 The next day reheat the sirun and dip again several times, Repeat this for three days, then dry off the pieces and pack in tin boxes with pieces ef waxed paper between each two lay CTS.