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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
NORTHEASTERN TEL. CO. SOLD.
Purchased by New England Tel. G Tel.
Co. for SIZE, ,O00-OnIy One Bid.

Portland, Me, Dec. 1G.-All the
property, rights, franchises, privileges
and appurtenances Of the Northeastern
Telephone Co, known as the promoter
of independent telephone lines, We're
sold to the New England Telephone "
Telegraph Co, through Attorney
Frank G. Payson Of this city, for $275,-
900, the upset price, today at the fore
closure sale held By special master
by decree of the supreme court. There
was only one bid. The exchanges III
cluded in the property are those in
Portland, Lisbon Falls, Livermo-e
Falls, Wilton, Dixfield, Weld, Farm
ington, Phillips, Rangeley and Bel
grade The property was mortgagei
to the Portland Trust Co. Dec. l, 1902
While the sale was in progress the
minority stockholders appeared before
Judge Putnam of the United States
circuit court and applied for an i'll
junction to prevent the sale, but there
was not sufficient time to give hear
ing before the sale was concluded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Annual Sophomore-Freshman Debate
Will Take Place Tonight.

Orono. Me-. Dec. 1S.-(SpeciaD.-Th
annual Sophomore Freshman debate at
the University of Maine will be held in
the Library at 7.3O o'clock Thursday
evening The question will be: Re
solved. That Forest Reserves Should
be Established in the State of Maine.
The following men will be the speak
ers:
1911, G.. H. Howe. r. f. Fish and T.
o. Whittier; 1912. f.. A. Bunden, F. A
McKerney and c. G. Merrill.
President Fellows will preside and
the judges will be Dean j. NJ. Hart
Dean J. S. Stevens and Prof. J. "
Carr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
DEEP MYSTERY.
Continued from Page One)

ambulance had been called and DR.. J.
G.. Towne responded as the surgeon.
All efforts to CLEAN information from
the persons familiar with the case
were unavailing when the wounded
man was brought here. All that could
be learned was the suggestion that he
had been found unconscious in the
woods and that he had been brutaily
assaulted. No one knew anything about
how or when the deed was done eX-
cept that Pomerleau had started from
the chopping to go to the camp TO
sharpen his Ak, that he left the chop
ping at 3 O'Clock Monday afternoon
and was not seen again until he was
found unconscious several hours later
The nature of the wounds upon the
head and body of Pomerleau plainly
indicated the vicious manner in which
he had been assaulted and the appar-
ent intention of the assailant.
The Journal man was not satisfied
with the information which the police
were willing to hand out and so started
out on an investigation of his own.
That Pomerleau was not assaulted on
a lonely wood road was soon plain.
That there had been no free fight be-
tween several men was also plain. That
Pomerleau doesn't know but only sus-
poets the identity of his assailant ap-
pears to be logical reasoning. That
he was struck down in the yard of the
Pettee's Pond house, a well-known re-
sort and where the choppers We're rem
deZvoused, is certain from the signs
which cannot fail of absolute proof.
Scraping back the light fall Of snow
which had come early Tuesday the
Journal reporter discovered so many
| traces of blood that one might easily
have believed. We're he told, that an
| OK had been slaughtered there These
signs were near a wood pile and it is
| plain that the assailant was hiding be-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17

persistent and that Notwithstanding all
his observations, people still are not.
convinced that everything was as 1t
should have been, this without in the
least irnpugning the good faith of the
President Of his agents in the negotja-
tiOns.
The News says many points have not
been cleared up, and they cannot be
cleared up by threats Of libel suits and
pen-lashings Of editors that hold the
god name and the interests of this
country quite as dear as does the Pres
ident.
The paper says in concluding it's
statement that the Rainey resolution
should be adopted and that Congress
should make a searching investigation
Of ali the facts, circumstances and ru-
mors connected with the Panama ac-
tivities of the government
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
Western Paper Lets Out
Against the President
In Feeble Attempt to Cover Up
Its Own Bad BIunder.
Criticizes and Denounces but Falls
To Apologize for Its Sfander.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 1G.-The IN
dian4polis News, mentioned in the
special message on the Panama canal
deal, sent 10 Congress yesterday by
Pr, Sident Roosevelt issued q reply to
the Chief Executive today. IT says;
ut is difficult to characterize fully
the latest outbreak Of the President
without resorting to the use of Ian
guage as undignilicd and blamcwOrthy
as that which put the Presidents ut
tcrancc III Il class bv itself in the cffi-
ciaI literature OF the high Office he
holds. Whatever provocation Mr..
Roosevelt may have felt pricking his
soul nothing could justify or much less
extcnuate the torrent of invective and
viruIence which he poured out in
state paper upon the head of private
citizens No one in his sober senses
an fail to regard the performance as
I grave dcrogation to the dignity Of
the Presidential station, a pitable eX-
1ibition Of towering rage on the part
of the CHIEF Magistrate and the source
IF humiliation and chagrin to the en-
tire country. 1t is quite impossible to
think of any of Mr.. RooseVelt's long
line of distinguished predecessors that
could possibly have so forgotten the
iignities and decencies of his exalted
position as to transmit to Congress a
| message in any way comparable with
| that Of yesterday.
| "Danunciation and bitterness OF
speech are not explanation and no an
swer. Assumption that the New York
World and its proprietor We're intiu-
| enced by base or unworthy motives IN
J the publication of the reports touch
| irg the Panama affair cannot be JUS
tilted, no matter who may be the per-
son that makes it
/ Tho News states that the World un-
| doubtedly had what it honestly con
| sidered sufficient grounds for believing
| that everything had not been as II
should have been in the acquisition by
| this country of the Panama canal IN
| terest from their former owners. al
| though the paper may be deceived.
The News says further that whether
| Mr. Roosevelt knows it or not, rumorE
and reports touching the Panama
TRANSITION have been numerous ant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
STEAMER ELDORADO BURNED.
Totally Destroyed by Fire at Her Dock
At Popham Beach-Loss $4,000.

Bath, Me, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
E.ldorado, purchased from Portland
parties four years ago by the Pophan
stroyed by fire today while lying at
her dock at Popham Beach. The
origin of the fire was a mystery. The
steamer was worth about $4,000 and
was partially insured. 1t was used cor
carrying. mail and passengers. TIE
steamer was built at Buffalo, \. Y, N
1898 and was SO gross tonnage and
1872 feet long.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
WINTHROP
Housewarming For Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred !. Reynolds.
Large Party Enjoys Evening al
Their Fine New Home.
Rebekahs Elect 0fficers...FuneraI
Of Late Mrs. Henry casweII.,

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred I. Reynolds threw
open the doors of their beautiful home
Tuesday evening and a large party of
friends and neighbors responded to
their invitation to a "hOuSewarming." "
The evening was one of the happiest
in q long time. All sorts of games were
enjoyed, whist, progressive spelling
games Of Of magic and the like, making
up the evenings fun. Popcorn, can
dies, fruit and cakes We're served dur
ing the evening. The guests one and
all wish Mr.. Reynolds and family a
long and prosperous life in their new
home. The guests We're: Mrs. Nellie
Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. George Crane,
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey, Eva, Charles,
John Albert and Daniel Godfrey. Miss
Alice Stevens, A. J. Norcross and son,
Guy. MIR. and Mrs. Goodhue and daugh-
ter, Olive, Mr. and Mrs Morrill, Joy and
son, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joy, Mr. and
Mrs. George Sedgley. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Collins, Miss Collins and Park.
man Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Grow
er. Linwood Tall, Mr.. and Mrs. M. F.
Norcross, Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Cobb
and daughter, George Garland, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Brann, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
E. Kimball, Miss Harriet Weston. Mr.
and Mrs. f. b. Bates and Roswell, Ray
and Leila Bates. Harry Jewett, Mr.
and Mrs. George Kaherl and two chill
dren. Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Reynolds
Sprague and Dorothy Reynolds, Mrs.
w. c. Sprague and Bernice, Mrs. Rid
ley. George Kaherl. Edgar Frost, Miss
Elsie Moore. Miss Grace Cushman, ].
P. Dubua, Will Stevens, Mr. and Mrs
Arthur l.. Leech.
Frank Shaw has returned from
hunting trip to Moxie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Maxon of New
York are visiting Mrs. Maxon's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ludger Heon.
Funeral services We're held Tuesday
afternoon from the residence for the
late Mrs. Henry Caswell. Rev. Alpheus
Trueblood officiating and the Aurill
Quartet furnishing music.
A supper and concert will be given
this evening at the Methodist church
A fine entertainment has been pre-
pared.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
kHOMYAKOFF RESIGNS
AZ President Of Russian H"~"a After
Bitter Scene in tho House.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 16-During the
course of an exciting session of the
Duma this afternoon, Nikolai A. kho
myakoff, the President of the Duma,
quilted the chamber and wrote his res
ignatior. Late tonight because still
much uncertainty as to his position.
for he did not present his resignation
to the chancellory of the Duma, where
1t was declared that the incident might
be regarded as closed. Possibly, there
fore, he reconsidered his decision to
resign.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs. j. f. Briggs ana Mrs. e. S. Wood
man passed Tuesday and Wednesday in
Portland.
Mrs. H. ]. Bailey went to Oak Grove
Seminary Tuesday.
Harold Toboy, Colby, II, is at home for
his holiday vacation.
Timothy Hussey is the guest of Mrs.
H. j. bailey.
Master Irving W. Kelsey celebrated his
seventh birthday by q party Monday,
Dec IT, The guests We're Marion Sleep
er. Esther Schwartz, Margcry Rollins, Sc
lab RchmCnd. Hazel Remick. Frances
Kelsey, Charles M. Bailey, Jr. Carroll
Towle. Arah Richmond, Ralph Titus: 4
delicious supper was served from to Z.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

The Pennsylvania Railroad Cos. or
der for 1909 delivery which calls for
135. 900 tons of rails. was announced
Wednesday.
A certificate of Incorporation of the
Doctor PancJast Medical Co. of Nor
walk, CT. was filed Tuesday with the
state secretary at Hartford. The in
corpOrators are: Thomas c. StearnS
Of Westport: w Myron Reynolds and
r. \. Harvey of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17
EWFoUNDLAND'S BLIZZARD.
Traffic at StandstilI and Heavy Dam
age to Fishermen.

st. Johns. N. F., Dec. 16.-The worst
blizzard experienced in New Foundland
for many years has been raging for 4S
hours and heavy damage has been done
to fishing vessels. number OF which
have been blown ashore at various points.
No loss Of life has yet been reported, but
It is feared that several schooners have
been blown to sea or sunk. Traffic on
land Is at standstil.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17

The tentative selection of Salt Lake
City as the next meeting place of the
Grand Army of the Republic. was con-
firmed Tuesday night by the executive
committee, which has been investigat-
ing the accommodations afforded by
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-17

what evidence he may have at the time
to the grand jury which will meet in
Augusta next month Mr.. Pollard init
mates that something may occur between
now ard the convening Of the grand jury
but he cannot see his way clear to make
N arrest nt this time
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The two great political parties
have not made particularly strong
selections for the office OF vice presi-
dent. Sherman is a prosperous
congressman, local in his fame and
limited IN his ability, while Kern on
the ticket with Bryan seems to be a
Hoosier politician with apparently
few traits that can be called popular.
In fact he has never made his mark
as a vote getter in his state. The
heads of both tickets therefore while
they will in no way be obscured by
their confreres, they can hardly eX-
pect to gain much strength by The
combination. Possibly Sherman
will help Taft as much in New York
as Kern will aid Bryan in Indiana,
but that is saying very little. The
leaders this year must pull along
their running mates.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
WHICH WAS RIGHT2
Sec if You Can Untansle the Knots In
This Problem.

MS FFOpicW.
A young man named Enathlus de-
sired to learn eloquence and art OF
pleading, and he bargained with Pro
tagoras. the ancient Greek sophist, for
instructions, agreeing to pay one half
Of the fee down and the other half on
the first day he gained a case. 1t took
the young man so long 10 learn that
his tutor came 10 the conclusion that
he was delaying his start In business
10 avoid paying the other half Of the
fee, so Protagoras sued him for the
money.
When the case came up for trial Pro
tagoras said to the young man: you
net most absurdly, young man, be-
cause In either case you must pay me.
If the judges decide against you, you
must pay, and If they decide for you
you must pay, for you will then have
gained your case"
"You are wrong" replied the young
man. IL will win either way. II the
Judges are for me, | VIII not have to
pay, and II they are against me ! will
not have TO pay, for this last was the
very bargain between us-namely. II I
did not win my case"
The judges considered the case ineI-
plicable and as they could not see
their way to any decision they ad-
journed the case TO day that never
came FOR any OF the principals. On
Protagoras' side 1t was case OF los
ing when he won and on the young
students side winning when he lost
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Her Protector.

Well, SIR" explained young Mr..
Sooberbs, at was like this: thought
my wife might be afraid of tramps, so
| bought her n watchdog. He was n
fierce looking bull, and | reckoned he'd
about fill the bill. | got him in the
morning and had him sent right out
10 the house. When | got home that
night one OF the toughest looking ho-
bocs you ever saw was sitting on the
porch. what In thunder are you doing
hcrcT asked. We'll. boss, says he, Il
come lookin' fer handout. an de lady
she gimme 80 cents TO stick around an
perfect her from dat dog o yours.
She's sure scared of I'm. kansas
city Newsbook
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
ANIMALS AMBlDEXTROUS.
Why Man Gives Preference to Righ,
Hand Over Left.


Right handedness and right eyedness
came with genus homo. DR.. George NJ.
Gould has watched for them In squlr-
rels that use their front paws to hold
nuts. cats that strike at Insects In the
air or play with wounded mice and In
many other animals, but he is certain
no preference is given to the right side
over the left.
But In the lowest human savages oil
over the world choice In greater ex-
pertness OF one hand Is clearly present.
One cause for It's development Is In
primitive military customs. In all
tribes and countries since man used
implements Of offense and defense the
left side, where the heart lies, has been
protected by the shield, and the left
hand was called the shield hand. while
the right hand was called the spear
hand.
Next to fighting came commerce.
The fundamental condition Of barter
Ing was counting with the low mum.
bcrs. one 10 ten. The fingers Of the free
or right hand were naturally first used.
and all fingers today are called digits,
as are the figures themselves, while
the basis of our numberings is the deci-
nal or ten 6ngered system. Every drill
and action OF the soldier from ancient
Greece 10 modern America is right sid
cd in every detail. Firing from the
right shoulder and sighting with the
right eye bring the right eye into prom
inence. Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
AN IMPR0vIDENT RACE.
Queer Ways Of the Native Black Of
Australia.

For bearing hardship, such as thirst,
hunger, long hours IN the saddle, etc,
the black has far less endurance than
the white man. In fact, a black fellow
Is uncomfortable IL he goes for any
length OF time without water. And
yet nobody is more itnprovident than
he. Give him two gallons OF water,
twenty pounds Of -four and two or
three sticks Of tobacco and tell hin
that he will get no more for three
sleeps--vlz, three days-he will de'ib-
erately settle down and not be satisfied
till he has finished the lot. | have
known civilized and clothed black
fellow who was travelling with me sit
down after dark and wash his clothes
Ga most unusual proceeding when he
had only three gallons OF water and
fifty hours riding befc-t he could get
any more, and this with the thermOm-
eter registering 112 in the shade.
This is not thing that occurs once
or twice, but always. The black man
will not look five minutes ahead, nor
will experience teach him. \ gamble
on a small scale is dear 20 the heart
OF every black fellow, and 1t is COM
mon occurrence for one Of them 10
swap n brand new suit OF blue dun
garee for an old frayed white coat,
thinking that he will be able to sell
or deal the latter away and make n
profit simply because ii is white, an
unusual color with them. But one
good point these black men have.
They never complain when they find
they have made a bad bargain. This
Is possibly because they forget with
whom they made the deal Australian
Cor. London Standard.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Must Have Had Experience.

"Ncver mind, dear" he said reassur
ingly as she raised her sweet face
from his shoulder and they both saw
the white blur on his coat; 1T will all
brush Off"
ooh. Charlie" she burst out, sobbing,
hiding her face again upon his whitley
shoulder, how do you knowT-SOm-
.rville Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
A Girl After His Own Heart.

A Scotchman wishing 10 know his
fate at once, telcgraphed a proposal OF
marriage 10 the lady of his choice.
After spending the entire day at the
telegraph Office he was finally reward
ed hate In the evening Ivy an aflirma-
tive answer
"If were you" suggested the opera.
tor when he delivered the message.
"I'd think twice before I'd marry a
girl that kept me waiting all day for
my answer"
INA, ma" retorted the Scot. The
lass who waits for the night rates is
the lass for me. Everybody's Maga.
ZiI
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
To Think About,

"She seems like very nice girl"
lone whom Il would be safe TO mar.
ryT
"Oh. no. No girl is safe enough for
that. But she's nice enough TO think
about marrying II you only know when
20 stop"-Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

Hon. William J. Bryan's wealth.
through variously estimated and
which is probably not of Rockefeller
dimensions, is still large enough to
detract much of the Jeilersonisn
simplicity that was a political asse'
in his first campaign.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

When Roosevelt gets into the
iungles of East Africa, it will be not
q great "stunt' for him to shoot a
couple of elephants and lug them in
to camp before breakfast.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Both Ways.

Woman-Now that have fed you
are you going without doing your
work? Tramp-Oi couldn't wurruk on
an Imply stomach, mum, an Oi nivir
worruk on er full one, so there yez be.
Smart Set
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

Don't cough your head OF when you
can get guaranteed Remedy in Bees
ly recommended for children. AZ n IL
pleasant TO take. II q gentle iayatiye.
thus expeiling the phieem from the
system For coughs. colds, Group,
Bronchial trouble. ouaYanteed-GRA-
p.f' the Apothecary. 1919 westminster
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Cupid's Hearty Appetite.

you know" said the soulful youth.
music Is the food of love-
NONSENSE replied the practical fel
low. "My love prefers lobster salad
terrapin and other expensive fodder. -
Philadelphia Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
way.

Iohn W.Gates of New York, who
has had some Wall street experience
and who has received some financial
hard knocks, says that prosperity is
due to return in two or three years.
The prediction has lot OF long
range encouragement in it.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

1t is well that some Of the oratory
that was not allowed to become un-
corked at the recent conventions, ,wilI
keep until the campaign opens.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

Some men are so optimistic that they
expect to get into heaven on their
wives church record - Washington
Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The elm beetle seems to he doing
business in Rhode Island in that per
sistent and systematic way for which
he is noted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The warm weather this season has
been money in the pocket of sum
mer hotel man.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

1t is perhaps fortunate for the
Democratic party that Col. Guiiey
of Pennsylvania comes from fairly
sure Republican state.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The political mathematician will
soon be "on to his job, and will
have two or three presidents elected
on paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The iron business is said to oe I'M
proving in the Pittsburg section.
This is encouraging as an industrial
straw, but it does not go very Tar IN Il
local way.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Turn About.

DR. Sharpe say. Mr. Dooley, you're
long time paying me your account
Mr.. Doolcy-And it's a long tonne ye
took to cure me, be jabers!-Kansas
City Newsbook.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The days OF long speeches, long
sermons and long letters are over.
Brevity is the soul of wit anu wis
dom.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The Russian Douma has just adj
iourned decently and in order. II
has been customary for the Gar to
dissolve this Legislative assembly by
the aid of his troops. Russia IS
evidently improving in political
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Makino Iieadway.

Nervous Traveller Ito seat compan:Ou
How fast should you say you wer,
travelling? Companion (who has beer
flirting with the girl across the way
About q smile n minute.-Life.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

Prominent Democrats who refuse
to support Bryan, do not include
Judge Alton b. Parker OF New
York.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The Providence Journal is far
from being "stand patter, as Tar as
The tariff is concerned.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The trusts and interests can hard
ly expect more favors from TAFT than
from Bryan. 1t is not pleasant
out look for such people.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

Mf. Gompers thinks lie can de-
liver the goods this fall and probably
he can to- some extent.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Nsllo>N Es>Ser.

The nrst appearance OF yellow fever
is said to have been among the sol
diers Of Columbus In 1tQS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17

The summer of 1908 is no joke.
The times are hard and the weather
is hot.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-17
Cnnnfnrtinn

"Wil my husband live. doctorf"
well, madam. II he doesn't bel
come mighty close to it."--Judge