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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09
WITH BOOKS AND AUTHORS


published on January II. 1t is al
curious bit Of invention, based upon AM
imaginary war in which Japan sends al
formidable fleet of warships to attack
the Pacific coast and England sends al
squadron to American waters to pres
tect Canada. Both navies disappear
in a mysterious manner and universau
peace is declared through the humane
dictation Of the United States.
Beside Z. Phillips Oppenheims
novel. THE Great Secret" Littlss
Brown & Co. will publish on January
18th a new story by Harriet T. Com
stock, entitled Janet of the Dunes."
Mrs. Comstock. known as the author
of two admirable historical romancrs
of the days of Elizabeth, Tower or
Throne" and The Queens Hostage
has now produced a story that in
construction and human Interest,"
surpasses anything she has hithertoI
written. The scenes in Janet of the
Dunes" are laid on the dunes of Long
island. in and around the summer
homes of colony of artists. 81
The names of three authors of repute
appear on the lecture platform lists for
the present season. Hamlin Garland.
Irving Bachelor. and Charles Battelll
LComis. Mr.. Garland speaks upon
Edwin Booth and Shakespeare. and I'M
a second course gives readings from
his own works. Mr.. Bachelor, who
also reads. this year adds an unputRs
lished story in the life of Eben Holden.
one which has already appeared on
the Harper holiday list as 'Ebens
Holden's Last Day A-Fishing:" and
Mr.. LOOMS. also down for original
reading. appears jointly with Mr.,
Bachelor.
That there is a vast difference be-
tween The Remuneration Of Aunfj
Mary" as played by May Robson and
the authors first version Of the story
is evident from the fact that Anne
Warner rewrote the original five times
before it appeared in book form, and
then wrote the play twice before it was
satisfactory. But Anne Warner is an
indefatigabe worker with her pen
she never uses a typewrter-for DUR
ing the year 1907. in addition to-
dramatizing Aunt Mary" she had So
short stories printed in America. and
three OF her books brought out in
England, and one Susan Clegg and A.
Man in the House." published in this
country. and prepared the MSS. for
two new books. Furthermore, her
publishers issued Players Editions
of The Regeneration of Aunt Mary
with additional Illustrations reproducedj
from scenes in the play, and sent her
first book, "A WomanS WIFI to press
for the fourth time.
Donald Mitchell ok MaryelD has pre-
pared an introduction to each volume Of
the new doflnitive edition of his works
which will be known as the EdSewo0ds
edition. The "Reveries OF a BachelOr9
and "Drcam Life" are peculiarly intt-l
mate and personal books, and even to
those who know them well it may "
something of surprise To learn that
il requires fifteen volumes to complete
the dctinitive edition of TX Marvel'8
works. The edition is named after the
authors farm. E1gewood, in Connects
cut, where he has lived for many years,
ever since he returned from the con-
sulate in Venice in 1854 TX Marvel was
married three years after he wrote
ReVcries of a Bachelor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

''Doan's Ointment cured me Of ecxelul
that had annoyed me long time. II
cure was permanent."-EIon. S.yX
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Statis
tics, Augusta, Me. ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

Impure blood runs you down-make1
you. an easy victim for organic diseases
Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the bloc
cures the cause-builds you up. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

| one resolution. loudly called for beer.
Exit resolutions for another year
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

Baby. won't suffer five minutes Wit
tr1c OIL at once. It acts like magic. #
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

The Congregational churches at AL
fred, Kennetunk and Kennebunkport
get requests of $1,000 each in the will
of George Parsons. the New York
millionaire. He was born in Alfred
and spent his summers in Kennebunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

Two resolutions, the week was nearly
| gone.
One freely spent his coin; then there
| was one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

According to the Amhurst catalogue
there are only two Maine boys among
the 5l3 students of that institution.
They are Leo Kane Of Gardiner and
Franklin r. Chesly of Saco, both of
the freshman class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

Mr.. Harry Z. Merrill announces that
he will be a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for representative
in the class composed of Monmouth,
Winthrop and West Gardiner. Mr..
Merrill was member, Of the last
Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

The Atlantic Monthly for December
contains an essay: "Virgil in Maine"
by Mrs. Martha Baker Dunn of Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

vile. 1t will be the opening paper and
give the title to Mrs. Dunn's new
volume of essays, soon to be published
by Houghton, Muffin & Company, BoS-
ton; which is to be companion
volume to her former book of essays:
Cicero in Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

A new move! by Roy Norton. called
The Vanishing Fleets will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-09

Three resolutions wondering what to do.
Ore. played poker; then there were
| but two.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
ACCOMMODATION AGENCY

The business of tho Central Auto mobile company and tho Meadow Street Auto company has been taken oyer by tho Wheeler X Wuestefeld Co, q corporation under the laws of tho state of Connecticut, with a cap ital of Si.5O0 and will deal in auto mobile and motor boat supplies. The incorpOratOrs of the new company arc George R Wuestfeld of New Ha- ven, Cyrus F. Wheeler and Mrs n. Wucstcfcld The officers of the com pany arc George B. Wuestefeld, prcsi- dent and treasurer, and C. F. Wheel or, secretary. They will maintain a fully equipped garage and repair shop at the former address of tnc compan- ics at 91A Meadow street, and will handle tho Stoddard- Dayton line of automobiles for the coming season.
 George B. Wucstofold. tne president, is well and favorably known in auto mobile circles in this city and MT, Wheeler was former manager of the Boston branch of the Franklin Auto mobile company, and was for several years prior to that time connected with the Franklin factory. and 'has an extensive acquaintance in the auto mobile trade. The new company will undoubtedly enjoy the continued good will of their many friends and GUS toners,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
IN THE UNIVERSITY.
Fewer Public Events Than UsuaI On
 Account of Examinations.

The fact that next week Is exarnin- ation week in the university makes the number of public events smaller than usual The university program follows:
 Sunday. December g. Public wor- ship, followed by communion service, Rev. Lyman Abbott, D. D., IL. D., of New York city; Battell chapel at 10:30 a. m.; School of the fine arts. galleries open, 1:30 to 4:30 D, m: Peabody mu- scum. exhibition rooms open. 1:30 to i:30 D m; Stenert collection of mu- sical instruments, second floor, Memo rial hall (adjoining Woolsey halD. 1;S0 to 4:S0 ?. m; general religious meeting. address by Rev. Dr. Ilbbott, Dwight ball. $40 p. m.
 Monday, December 7--Final inter- department debate, Yale college vs. Sheffield Scientific school, subject, Resolved That the United States should adopt system Of Postal Saw ings banks, Hendrie hall ?. m.
 Tuesday December S--Lectures on the Elizabethan drama and Shakes peare, Prof. Phelps; The Tragedy of Blood Kyd; Titus Andronlcus. Lamp son lyceum 4.16 D. m.
 Wednesday, December 9-Modern Language club. address by Prof. Beers in commemoration of the three-hun- dredth anniversary of the birth of John Milton. Room 2, Lampson hall, S D. m Academy of Arts and Sciences, paper by Prof Woolsey; Impressions on Political and Social Topics In In- dia and Japan. Room 5 Peabody mu- scum. & D. m.
 Thursday. December 1o-New Ha- vcn Oratorio society concert, Parker's "FIora Novisslma" and Rossini's Sta bat Mater" Woolsey nall. & D. m.
 Friday December i1-Historical song recitals, I, Mir. Rabold. College street hall, 4 D. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
LONG RUN IN RAIN
Haskell Gets First Points in Yesterdays Race for the
 Captains Cup,
BILL GL0VER'S ADVENTURE
Sympathetic Passengers Raise Nickel to Bring Tired Athlete Back
 to the City.

The longest paper chase of the year held yesterday afternoon, the mem bers of the squad going all tho dls- tancc to Woodmont and return Cap tain Spitzcr and Iightner were tho hares and good crowd of hounds started off in pursuit Weeks led the Haskell getting the points as Weeks Is not a competitor for the captain $ cup After Haskell came Dunn and then strung along Sargent, Lennon and Rice. The weather was had for running, especially late in the afternoon when there was slight rain but luckily none of the mon were chilled
 As the members of the team were stoamng back through Savin Rock the sight of a trolley car was too much for Rill Glover though he was not Jagged out Forgetting that in a track mans suit there is not room for pockets Glover jumped on the car and was resting comfortably when the conductor demanded a nickel Glover was up a stump and looked around appcallnEly to see if some kind heart ed gentleman would not come 'to his assistance. Recognizing the Yale athlete half dozen joyfully went down in their jeans and handed out nickels. Glover could have raked in quite harvest for tho Vale Foreign Missionary fund, but accepted only one and took West Chapel street transfer, arriving al tho campus some time ahead of his team mates.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
RESTS WITH DIRECTORS.
Disposal of Ives Rcsidunry Estate Iics
 In Their Hands.

Whether the resduary estate of the late Mary Ives can he used to make UT the amount needed for tho construction of the Ives Memorial library Is mat. ter of some doubt Thls sum, Nh,7h amounts to sSs,0oo. would make up the difference between the sSoo.ooo left for the library and tho sum to which the bids have been found to total
 II Is the opinion of Attorney George D Watrous and others that this money can he used only as the board of di- rectors of tho city library may dirnct. If they wish to turn lt over to tho lves library committee 10 construct the building according to present plans they may do so. but f. Is understood that the majority of the board wish lo devote this portion of the estate to fur nishing and equipplng the new edilro
 X meeting of tho board of library di- rectors will he called soon, al which tho matter will be considered, as will ;he plans on which Mir. Gilbert the archi- tect. is now engaged in an effort tc bring the cost down to the amount of the bids
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
DESERTED AT ONCE
Joseph Reese Leaves 15 Year. Old Bride at Church Door
 She Gets Divorce.
SHE EARNED OWN LIVING
Three Other DivOrCes Granted by Judge Robinson In Superior
 Court

Only a few minutes after his mar riage, Joseph Reese left his bride who was Miss Edith Taylor, only 15 years of age, and has not lived with her or sup ported her since the day of their mar riage, May 29, 1905, She brought q suit for divorce against him which was not contested and she was awarded q decree by Judge Robinson in the su- perlor court yesterday afternoon. She was also given her maiden name
 As she is only ,19 years old now. Judge Robinson did not grant the de- cree until Attorney Strauss had amend ed the complaint which had been brought in the name of the plaintiff herself It was amended to the name of the girls mother for her.
 At the time of marriage, Reese was released from the custody of Proseou- tor Bush soon after the ceremony which was performed In Christ church. He Immediately declared that he would not live with or support his wife He kept to his word and she has sup- ported herself by working at Win chesters since then. living at home.
 Maltby L. Bunnell was given di- vorce from his wife Jennie on the grounds of her desertion four years ago He was transferred from New Haven to westerly, R. l., and then to Norwich, Conn. by his business and she refused to 90 with him. He return cd 10 New Haven but she persisted In refusing to live with him.
 Mrs. Anna Dooley was given di- vorce from her husband. John F. Doo- ley on grounds of desertion. He left to look for work several years ago and never returned.
 Habitual intemperance by Albert S. Jones was the grounds that his wife. Minnie W, Jones was given & divorce from him
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
tBy Official Scorer.) POLO STANDING.
National League Standing.
Games Tonight.
Fall River at New Britain. Worcester at BroCkton. Providence al PaNtucket

After having things their own way for the first two periods Of Inc game al the Quinnipiac rink last night with tho Brot kton team the local polo quiu tet lost one of the most exciting games of the season to their opponents after three minutes overtime play had been indulged in. Despite the fact that Dutch" srhiffer had been sent in to relieve Frank Warner who had boon rendered physically incapable of play ing further br Barney" Doherty's stick he was unable to get into tho swing of the game and 1t remained for Phll Jason. the visiting first rush to wind up affairs.
 Barney" Doherty was very much In evidence last night. at least his dirty playing was Tho game really started when the visiting halfback, whose ap pearance Is always the signal for the fun of the crowd to start, put in hi- appearance and to the accompaniment of Hello R-a-a-r-n- -o-e, with em- phasis on the Barney skated about the rink
 This hooting and iecring was very much increased whcn the unpopular halfhack put Frank Warner out of the game. Warner had slipped in the cen ter of the floor and while down Barney made three vicious swipes al the ball which was just out of his reach Each of these welts was made in tho near proximity of Franks face. and consc- quently one of them had to come in contact with the New Havener's face. with the result that MT Warner is now minus one of his teeth
 In the first period things came easy for the local boys and they had no trouble in shooting the sphere by cusick for three goals In the second period each side succeeded In caginc two goals, Mercer showing up well for the Brockton team. FortyHve seconds after tho third period had started Jason by a prettlly executed pass poked the ball by Fido Sutton and again in little less than five minutes showed our goal tender that hls proper position was in the goal. If was up to '''i'l''''t All' lhSA bi'Nhl'I 'FHl'I, l' tie the score and he did 1t in a halr minute afterwards
 Then started one of the fastest wind ups ever seen on the local floor The driving and the passing Of the players on both teams was of ane quality and 1t was up to "Dutch" Schffer whG had relieved Warner to put the locals one to the good. Previous to this, how ever, Doherty who had become cnraged
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
SPEAK UP. CLINTONS.
Manager sullivan of New Haven pask-
 ct Ball Team, Wants Game.

Manager Sullivan of the New Haven basketball team Is hot after the Clin- ton shooters and if the latter team management will only Condcscend to post side bet of $75 or St0O Mir Sullivan will bc ready to do business with them. TAc New Haven team is purely a professional team. and Is out 10 bring home the "ma2uma, " Some comment has been heard ahout the management of tho team not car ing to arrange games with any local team, Manager Sullivan says that none of the local teams have eyinced any desire to put up any money and as consequence he refuses 10 consid- CT them,
 A report however, Is current that the Clintons are willing to play the New Haven team for aide bet This is just what Manager Sullivan is after and he says that he is willing tl post s75 with the editor of this paper on the outcome of a single match or for three games, he asserts that he will put up S225.
 Now if the Clintors really mean business and think they can win here is their chance The New Haven bss. ketball team goes to New York on December 25 where they play the fast New York sailor team. The team has heen having team things all their own way and undoubtedly the local boys with Soronson at center will give the Sailor boys Q hard run for their money.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
RAIN NT EMERNNULE.
Number of Surprises, However, Dc.
 spite Muddy Track.

oakland, cal, Doc Most of tho races at Emoryville to-day were run during a heavy rain, and the track was muddy There were a nnmher of sur priscs County Clerk led all tho way in tho third and beat Ryronerdale John Crane, owner of the latter. bid County Clerk mp from $500 10 s1ooo and got him.
 First race, six ruronr 1rust i'm Upton, to |, won: Queen Bessie, lo9 OGilhcrO l5 to |. second, Burnett, 100 Ckirsrhhaum), 10 to |, third. Tlme, l.l6 l-i,
 Second race, Futurity course, sell ing Bucolic. loi Oleoghl, 3 to f. won; st Avon, lo5 CRutlor) to | second, Billy RowlcGs a9 (BuNonl 10 to l. third Time. i:12
 Third race. milo and 3l6, selling County Clerk. ll0 CBuStom. to ., won; Byronordale no (Miler), . to I, second: Fullotta. l05 CTaplinl. to 1, third Time, 2;o3 t-5
 Fourth racc, seven furlonps. Lisle handicap Nauretanla, as cKirsch- haum). to |, won, bistnWeli JOS CBuxtom. 10 l. second Force, lOi Orptom, to 3, third Time 1:2o
 Fifth race, mile and % yards sell ne Miss Mazzoni, lo1 dtoogh), II to ?, won. Captain Kennedy, loa CMiller), 2S to ., second. Elevation, ll2 bynch, 2n to |, third Time 1;t5
 Sixth race, mile and 70 yards Con rodcrate. no tscovillo, II to ?. won, Rccchwood, 100 CMller, z to 2. second; Eckersall no Ckeogm, 2 lo ?, third Time l.A 2-i.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05

In railroad circles here the opinion prevails that the constitutional qnos- tlons involved In the three judges de- cision at Boston in the matter of tho New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company's relations to the Boston and Maine stock control. will % to the United States Supreme court for final adjudication, and that tho case must necessarily pass over to a new administration at Washington. Re- yond all these questions of law lies the matter of the actual holdings of the Bcston and Maine and the Massachu- setts trolley stock, the ono, since le- gal proceedings began, having been transferred to John L., Billiard of Merl- den Conn, and the Massachusetts trol- ley control having passed to individual directors of tho New Haven company through purchase of New England ln- vestment company shares, This un- douhtedly will be the second line of the New Haven company's legal dc- fence should that branch of tho case ba reached after constitutional ques- tlcns arc passed upon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
GhNHELL AT ROCHESTER.
Former Cincinnati P'avcr May Man
 age Eastern League Team.

Rochester, x. Y, bee t.-Johu Ganzel, late of the Cincinnati Ma tional league baseball club, left Koch ester tonight after a lengthy talk with President Chapin of t1c RoChcs- ter Exhibition company, which con- trols the local Eastern league team, GanSelel's release has been purchas- cd by the Rochester team, and it is the intention of Mir. Chapin to place him in control of tnc club, GanHclL who says that hc has an advantageous offer to go into business in Mexico has not decided 10 accept the Roches- ter place and will defer his decision until after tho meeting of the nation al commission and of the Eastern league in New York next week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
MUST EXPLAIN RATE RAISE.
Injunction the Alternative, Unless
 Wcils-Fargo shows Cause

san Francisco Dec At the peti- ton of five of tho largest dry goods firms in this city, Judge Van Fleet or the circuit court yesterday ordered the Wells Fargo Express company to show cause why q temporary Injunction should not he granted restraining the company from making collections at the advanced rates on large shipments between New York and Pacific coast points, The rates show an increase of from i2 per cent, advance on 5O0- pound shipments to 92 per cent. ad- vance on 200O- pound shipments.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
EDUCATION BILL WITHDRAWN.
British "Goverument" Unable to Agree
 With Church Party.

London, Dec. 4.--In consequence of the inability of the government to come to an agreement with the church party regarding the education bill. tho measure had been withdrawn from the house of commons. This an- nouncement was made by Premier Asduith in the house today The deadlock between the government and the church followed tne demand made by the archbishop of Caterhury for a largre grant for non-rato- aided-schools than the government was willing to allow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
FEWER ARMY DEsERTrONs.
l.5O5 In 1908. Which Is 4.6 Per Cent
 of Men in Service.

Washington, bee. 4--The campaign In tho war department against deser- tions from the army Is meeting with success, according to Adjt,-Gen. F. C, Ainsworth L. $, A., who stated in his annual report to the secretary of war, made public to-day, that the relative number of assertions was less in 1908 than in any other fiscal year since 1901
 The assertions during the fiscal year 1908 were 45O5, or 4.6 per cent, of the whole number of enlisted men in servce in the army during that year. In l901 the percentage was 5.G. and in 1908 1t reached the record of "A.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
NEW HAVEN CASE TO BE EXPEDITED Roads Assertion That Act Was Unconstitutional Is Over
 ruled by Circuit
 Judges.
APPEAL MAY BE TAKEN
Believed Here That Railroad Will Go to Supreme Court on Question Second Line of Legal
 Defense.

Boston, Dec i--The certificate of At- torney General Bonaparte, requesting that the case of the United States gov ernment to compel the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad to relin- quIsh It's holdings of stock of tho Bos- ton and Maine railroad, he expedited was granted today by three judges of the United States circuit court and the contention of tho attorneys of the rail- road company that tho eXpeditIng act is unconstitutional was oyerruled,
 The objections of the respondents in the case were heard on November l1 by Judges Colt, Putnam, and Lowell the attorney general being represented by his assistant, Wade Ellis of Ohio, and District Attorney French. while Col J. II, Benton appeared for tho New Haven road
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-05
FINAL SOCCER GAME
Yale Eleven to Close Fall Sea. son With Contest Against
 Crescents To day,
GOOD CHANGE TO WIN
College Team Has shown Great I'm. pro,cmcnt During the Past
 Two Weeks.

The final home game of the Yale soccer team before spring whom the intercollegiate season commences will be played this afternoon al Yale field the opponents of tho Yale team being tho Crescent Athletic club. While the score was to against the Yale team when the clevons mot Thanksgiving day the Vale team has shown 30 much improvement during the past two weeks that both Coach Birnhaum and Captain McNulty think that therc is a good chance for victory, Last Sat urday Yale tied tho Springfield Train ing school, the score being to and earlier in the season before the col- lese eleven had had any practice An sonia won game by 2 to 1 score
 The game will commence this af- tornoon at 2;30 o'clock and will bo played on the varsity gridlron instead of on the freshman field where some of the contests have hoen James Rirnbaum will referee. Tho lineup of the two teams.