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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
TOO weak. K.
Gen. Bell Points Out De-
fects in American Army.
Calls Attention 10 Evils Of
Detached Service for Officers.
Says Cavalry Is Antiquated...
Praises Signal Corps.

Washington, Dec. 24-The most ur-
gent need of the army of the United
States at present is an adequate rem
edy for the evils resulting from de-
tachcd service of officers. saws Major
Gen. j. Franklin Bell. chief of staff, liz
his annual report made public today.
He also says that the time has arrived
when the United States can no longer
afford to maintain an inadequate
army for peace needs nor an army
with antiquated organization
According to General Bell. the num-
her of officers on detached services is
69l. The result is characterized as very
disastrous and among other things is
given as the first cause for the large
number OF desertions among enlisted
mon. General Bell dwells at length up
on the bad effect of young and mex
perlenced commanders upon whom re-
spcnsibility falls in the absence of SUI
periOr officers
General Bell says that it is dis
couraging fact that in case of sud-
den outbreak of hoStilities with a first
class nation, there are not sufficient
regular troops in the country, even
when rc-enforced by the National Guard
of the various states. to form an army
after deducting the necessary force to
provide a small garrison at our per-
manent posts and the necessary infan-
try supports for our sea coast fortifi-
cations"
The infantry arm is referred to as too
weak numerically for the service re-
quired of it. even in time OF peace In
proof Of this Gen. Bell says that since
Jan. ], 1905, many regiments have
spent more than half their time in a
tropical climate. insufficient time
therefore. being allowed in the United
States for the officers and men to re-
cover from one tour of service abroad
before another begins. The cavalry arm
is spoken of as an ''antiquated organ
iz;ition."
General Bell says that the field ar
tillery should be increased and the en-
sineer corps is insufficient both in the
commissioned and enlisted personnel
for the work devolving upou it in time
Of peace. The scarcity of engineer offl-
GERS is due chiefly, Gen. Bell says, to
Increase Ill river and harbor work, for
tifications and the construction of the
Panama canal A compliment is paid
to the signal corps for great develop
ments in. scientific Warfare
General Bell says the corps should
receive u liberal appropriation to en-
able it to continue its experiments in
aerial navigation. The Presidents ply
steal tests for office are praised as hay
ing produced an increased interest i'll
physical culture and to general care OF
health among officers. Gen. Bell adds
that some test and some physical cX-
animation has come to stay as a part
of the American military system. IN
creased pay for the army has had the
effect, Gen. Bell reports, of reducing
the number of vacancies in the enlisted
force and of obtaining a better list OF
non-commissioned officers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
HOPE GIVEN UP.
1t Is Believed Steamer StickIestad Per
ished With All Hands.

Sydney, y. s.. Dec. 24.-With the
passing today of an even month since
the Norwegian steamer Sticklestad.
left Glasgow, Scotland. for this porJ,
the mariners interested in the vessel
gave up nearly all hope of ever again
seeing her steam under her own power.
1t is generally believed that the steam
er perished with all on board during
the terrific gales of early December,
although she may have gone down ear
ier as departure was made from Glas-
gov on Nov. "a. ordinarily the pas
sage across occupies about a week,
Additional fear was lent to the alb
sence of the Stickelstad, when the
steamer Falco, also from Glasgow, ar
rived here several days ago. after a
rough passage of 23 days from the
Scotch port. 1t was believed up 10
that time that either one of the steam
ers might have met with mishap ana
was being conveyed into port by the
other but Capt Hansen of the Falco
stated that he had not received any
tidings Of the Stckestad since that
vessel left Glasgow. four days i'm ad-
vance of him. The missing steamer
carried 100 tons OF coal less than the
Falco and as the latter steamer had
but three tons left when she arrived
here, it is certain that should the
the captain and crew are now in serl-
Gus straits to provide fuel for the naVi-
CATION of their vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
NOBODY SPARED.
Kidney Troubles Attack Augusta Man
and Women, Old and Youna.

Kidney ills seize young and old.
Come quickly with little warning.
Children suffer in their early
years
cant control the kidney secretions.
Girls are languid, nervous. suffer
pain.
women worry. can't do daily work.
Men nave lame and aching backs.
The cure for man, woman. or child
Is to cure the cause.-the kidneys.
Doans Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys-
Cure all forms of kidney suffering
Augusta testimony proves it.
Everett Shaw, Blacksmith, of Bow
man St, living at 23 School Street,
augusta, Me-, says: Il have not the
slightest hesitation in recommending
Doan's Kidney Pills as l used them
many years ago with good results.
Now and then l had attacks of back
ache which do not lay ME I'D but
cause me great deal of misery.
Learning of Doan's Kidney Pills l
procured a box and began their use.
They proved highly satisfactory /
have appealed to them many times
since and they have never failed to
give me the desired relief" Doan's
Kidney Pills can be procured at Willis
r. Partridge's drug store
For Sale by all Dealers, Price 50
cents. Foster -Milburn Co, Buffalo
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
lITCHEiEI.D.

STEVENTOWN-Mr c. A. Catch
ell, O. a. Gatchell and Mrs. Frank
Gatchell. who were called here by tn"
death of Mrs Grace +. Whitney. re-
turned Tuesday to their homes in
Saugus, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert \. Smith of
New Hampshire have many friends
here who extend congratulations to
them on the recent arrival Of a daush-
ter.
Mrs. Ann Weston is passing week
with her son Joseph H. Weston in Gar
diner
Mrs. +. *. Stearns Of Providence,
r. l.. returned home Tuesday accom-
panied by her brother. Edgar T. Whit
ney.
Mrs. Lossia Small. who has been
caring for Mrs. B. NJ. Small in West
Gardiner. returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Ralph Brann and Miss Flora
f, Spear of West Gardiner We're in
Augusta Tuesday.
George L. Spauldng, who has been
seriously i'll, is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

100000 capital stock, of which 81 900 is
paid ir Officers: President, MilIard W.
Baldwin Of Portland; Treasurer, En-
nest NJ. White Of Portland Certificate
filed Dec. "a, 1905.
Shaffer Sales Co.. organized at Kit
terry. for the purpose of dealing in
sponge cloth, with 100000 capital
stock, of which nothing is paid in. Off
GERS: President. George F. Burnham
OF kittery; treasurer. Elmer j. Burn
ham of kittery. Certificate flied Dec.
u, 1908.
Columbia Counter Co.. organized at
kittery, for the purpose of manufac-
turing and dealing in boots, shoes and
leather, with $4,000 capital stock, of
which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, Elmer J. Burnham of Kit
terry; treasurer, George E. Burnham of
kittery. Certificate filed Dec. "a, 1905
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
KENNEBEc.
NORTH WAYNE.

The remains of the late Mrs. Ethel
Huff We're brought to her home from
Lewiston Wednesday night Her age
was u years. Beside the parents. Mr.,
and Mrs. Silas Curtis the husband,
two sisters, Mrs. Maud Crooker OF
Skowhcgan and Mrs. Gertrude T'ibbetts
of Live-mnre Falls and other relatives
survive She endeared herself to all by
her kindly ways and ready assistance
in time of need. The entire community
is greatly saddened by her death. The
funeral will be held at her late home
at 10 A. NJ. Saturday. Rev. Mr.. Gala
han of Wayne officiating. The inter
ment will be in the Village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
A SURPRISED MINISTER
Hyomei Cured Bronchial Catarrh After
He had Given Up in Despair.

For many years I have been suf-
ferer from bronchial catarrh, and had
despaired of anything like cure.
Judge of my pleasant surprise when l
first used Hyomei, which brought COM
plete relief. Hyomei has been Verlta-
bic godscnd."-Rev. Charles Hartley,
Sardinia, Ohio
There are many readers of Augusta
who are sufferers from catarrh, elther
nasal or bronchial. Many of these ue-
spair of ever being cured. They have
soaked their sto,nachS with, nostrulns
until they are disgusted with all medl-
cines, and are now travelling their mis-
erable way. allowing the devilish germs
of catarrh to sap them OF their health,
energy and vitality.
But let us reason together. Bowdltch
Webster & Co, the druggists have a
guaranteed remedy for catarrh, coios'
coughs. bronchitis, Group, ana all III
fammatory diseases of the nose, throat
and bronchial tubes. The name OF TINS
remarkable remedy is Hyomei. and II IT
doesn't cure Bowditch, Webster & co.
VIII give you your money back
Hyomei pronounced High-o-me) IS
medicated air: you just breathe IL
through the inhaler over the inf1ammed
ana germ ridden membrane, and lts
soothing antiseptic properties will al
lay the Inflammation, destroy the
germs and restore the entire resplra-
tory tract to it's normal conditions.
A complete Hyomei outfit, including
hare rubber inhaler, costs but Sl.OO,
and an extra bottle of Hyomei. if after
wards needed, costs but so cents. See
Bowditch, Webster & Co. about it to-
day.
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville by
Geo. w. Dorr and in Gardiner by jack
Son Bros. d23-25-3O
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

On an indictment from the court Of
Humphrey county six men were taken to
Nashville, Tenn. and are in Jail charged
with whitecapping and Ku kluN outra@es-
The order for their arrest was signed by
the clerk of the Humphrey county cir
cuit court Besides these six. IA more
men were arrested Wednesday in Humph-
rev county charged with similar offenses'
These IA are held in the Jail at NaverlE-
Little is known of the alleged crimes OF
the men and the arrest is surrounded
in mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
The Value Of Literary Criticism.

Has literary criticism any value? A
contemplation of its bunders almost
makes one hesitate to say. Yes" The
history of literature, ancient and mod
ern, shows that. if Homer sometimes
mods. Arstarchus is still oftener found
mapping. The oracles of criticism, like
all others, have erred in all ages, and
never more egregiously than when
they have been most confident and
most dogmatic in their judgments. To
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

a reader who lacks imagination and
taste, the most exquisite poetical con-
ceptions and expressions are like
cuneiform writing or a roll from
Pompeii.
J. Blanco White, speaking Of a wo-
man carrying primroses by his win
dow, says: They were new primroses,
SO blooming and so tender that it
might be said that their perfume was
received by the eye" This is a novel
and striking thought, which only th-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

Among the bills which it is expected
will he introduced at the coming ses-
s,on of the Connecticut Legislature
will be one for public act proNiui'is
for the taking over or purchase w
the state of the several ferries no"
owned and operated in Connectlcul
either by towns, individuals or cor
porations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

The following corporations have filed
their certificates of organization at the
office Of the secretary of State:
Valeri Express Co. organized at Port
land. for the purpose of carrying on a
general express business with $4,000
capital stock, OF which nothing is paid
in. Officers. President. Joseph Sacco OF
Portsmouth, ~ H.; Treasurer, Frank
Vacri of Lynn, Mass. Certificate filed
Dec, "a, 1865.
Reed-AlIen Realty Co. organized at
Augusta. for the purpose Of breeding
raising and dealing in live stock of all
kinds, with $7G00o0 capital stock. of
which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President. II. S. Buzzell of Augusta;
Treasurer E. ]. Pike of Augusta. Ger
tfcatc filed Dec. %, 1905
Cieneguita Securities Co. organized at
Portland. for the purpose of carrying
On general mining business with &c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

So that they may surely not exceed the
limitations of new business prescribed by
the new insurance laws OF New York
state, the New York Life Insurance Go.
announced Thursday that it will write
no more policies the insurance under
which can be consummated in the pres
ent year An official statement issued by
the company declares that TINS step IS
necessary in view of the large amount OF
business that already has been written.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
svrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold We also guarantee A
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Powditch & Webster, Jackson Pros.
Kinsman Pharmacy e: II. Eeahe.
Arthur Tetreault, ChaS. Ward q Co,
Willis r Partridge, Gardner.
John Coughln.
Temple Pharmacy.
Augusta
eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

fondest love could have suggested, but
think Of the scorn which the mon
sense would elicit from a cold blood
ed, matter offact reader. He would
class it with the mot light but dark
ness visible Of Milton, or the lines in
Keats Pot of BASIL
so the two brothers and their MUIR
cred man rode toward fair Florence"
Success Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

Besides being a first class story
this book contains more genuine infor-
nation about the growth and cutting
the loggers than has ever before been
put in readable form.--Dctroit News
Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

A good book, and thoroughly inter-
esting. Hartford, (Conn.) Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

incorporating into his story some of
the atmosphere of these great wood
lands, in the depths OF which hundreds
of hardy men toll every winter-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

Col. Francis Keefe, superintendent Of
public buildings, went to his home at
Eliot Thursday to pass Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

Mr. Burleigh knows the. Maine of
which he writes: it takes only a few
pages Of description of logging camp
life to determine that. He has con-
structed a good ut-of- door story for
boys, and one that will have the at
traction of novelty for most readers
Utica, On. W Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

'All the beautiful days are glad and fair,
And the nights are long and sweet;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

Secretary of state Arthur I. Brown
of Belfast went to Portland Thursday y
on business connected with his depart
Inent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

A capital story for boy readers.
brooklyn, (N. Y) Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

There is much Of interest in this
story especially in the revelation of the.
boys character devclopment.-Ch Chicago
Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

In addition to the changes about the
State House alro ady noted in connec-
ton with the approaching session Of
the Legislature Pay station booth has
been installed by the New England
Telegraph &, Telephone Co, on the
fourth floor for the use of those attend
ing the Legislative session. The boo,n
is located in the same position, where it
was placed at the session of the last
Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
LIVE BOOKS FOR LIVE BOYS
All Among the
Loggers

a new book of wholesome and vivid
interest for boys.-Ncw York Post
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

The story is entertaining and un-
usual.-Ncw York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
The Camp on
Letter K

The tone is manly throughout, the
fun Of the best kind, and the book is
distinctly readable for any age
Lutheran Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
officials off For Their
Homes For Christmas.
RIR. Commissioners get Peii.
t,n From Cumberland County.
Several Corporations File Their
Certificates Of Organization.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR,
Next Meeting 5of Governor and Council
Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 9 A. NJ.

The Stateat1OuSe presented SOinc-
what descrteda. appearance Thursday,
,he heads of seVeraleof the 5departme nts
and number OF the clerks, who live
at a distance from the Capital, having
already left for their homes in other
narts of the State. In some of the de-
nrtments however, the entire force
was quite as busy as it had been with
the business necessary to the winding
IN of the year. All departments at the
state House will be closed on Christ
mas and no business of any kind will
be transacted.
The Board of Railroad Commission
ers received petition Thursday from
the county commissioners of Cum5er-
land county for adjudication of the al
teration cf location and grade in the
existing highway from Durham to
Gray at West Pownal, where the high
way intersects the Grand Trunk Rail-
way Co.'S. location; it appearing from
the petition that said proposed way
when laid out would be through and
across certain land and right of way
Of the Grand Trunk Railway Co. of
CanaGa A hearing has already been
held by the county commissioners of
Cumberland county upon the petition
of Harlan B. True. William A. Brown
and Frank Lobdell, selectmen of Pow
ral the petitioners representing that
the existing crossing of said highway
ever said Grand Trunk Railway track
at grade. is unsafe and incOnvenient.
and that public necessity and conven-
ience require that the grade of said
new location of said highway be con-
structed below the grade of said Grand
Trunk Railway track, so as to allow
safe and convenient passage for vehi
cles and travellers on said highway un-
der said railroad track The county
commissioners of Cumberland county
at their hearing adjudged that public
convenience and necessity required
the alteration asked for by the petit
toners. the selectmen of the town of
Pownal and the County Commission
ers ask for further adjudication by the
Beard of Railroad Commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
The Kenton
Pines

The brightest and Witticst and most
natural portrayal of college life that
we have read. Nation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

A capital story of two active boys i'll
IIaine,- Brooklyn, n. Y, Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25

1t is interesting from start to finish,
and While rousing and full of enthu-
siasm. is wholesome in spirit and
teaches lessons Of purity and justice
and manliness in real life.-Herald and
Presbyter, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-25
Raymond Benson
At krampton

An exceeding good story of school
life is worked out for us by the author
This typical country academy furnishes
us with good and wholesome reading
Episcopal Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
ALLOWS LOUIS GLASS TO
VISIT HEALTH RESORT
Provided Surety Company Con-
sents. Convicted Telephone
Official Nav Leave CITY

Louis Glass, the convicted vice presi-
dent Of the Pacific States telephone
company, who is out on bail pending
the determination of his appeal, was
granted permission yesterday to leave
the city for the benefit of. his health.
Application was made to Judge Lawlor
for this privilege by Attorney C. w.
Cross, who said that Glass is still a
very sick man. The hot weather, said
Cross, had put Glass back and for the
last three days he had been unable to
leave his bed. His DOCTORS the court
was Informed, have been urging that
Glass be taken into the country.
Both the judge and Assistant District
Attorney O'Gara said there was no OBJ
lection to the convicted man leaving
the city, SO long as it was understood
that he will not go out of the state. A
further condition was insisted upon
however, that the written consent Of
the surety company on Glass bonds
must be filed. The bail upon which
Glass is at liberty on the nine indict-
mants against him totals 800, 900. The
understanding arrived at was that as
soon as the company files the necessary
written consent Glass may leave for the
country, and the cases were put over to
June "a.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
MERCHANTS DISCUSS
FIRE PROTECTION PLANS
Association VIII Elect Of7cerS
and Hear City Officials
Today

An informal discussion OF the high
pressure fire protection system was
held In the rooms OF the merchants
association yesterday afternoon. at
which were present Representatives
from the merchants association, the
merchants exchange. the chamber of
commerce, the real estate board and the
board OF IRE underwriters. Colonel w
H Heuer, consulting engineer of the
United States army, was also present
The proposition OF furnishing fmme-
diate protection to those sections OF the
city which were In more danger from
destructive fires than others. without
waiting for completion ot the system.
met with the hearttest approval by
those present c. K Mcintosh, chair
man of the water committee OF the
merchants association. presided. and
T. c. Friedlander. secretary OF the
merchants exchange. acted as secre-
tary. Those who attended yesterdays .
informal meeting promised TO be pres
ent at today's meeting, at which rep
resentatives from the city engineer .
Office win be present. The annual cleo
tion OF officers also will be held
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
How BARTN[TT
JUGGL[D BOOKS
Evidence OF Bank Book Keepers
Lays Ground for More
Indictments

Documentary evidence that more than
100000 was made to disappear from
the liabilities of the California safe de-
posit and trust company through the
tugglery of the books under direction
of w. J. Bartnett was produced before
the grand Jury yesterday and the foun-
dation was laid for two more fndict-
ments against Bartnett for perjury and
Justification OF records. The case against
Bartnett, who is to go on trial Monday
for embezzlenent Of the Cotton securi-
ties, was further clinchsd by the testi-
mony of !. w. Hellman ST.. president Of
the Union trust company and Wells
Fargo Nevada national bank; Zoeth S.
Eldredge president OF the National
Bank of the Pacific and formerly bank
commissioner; James Coming secretary
OF the wrecked bank. and J. Dalsell
Brown, who was brought from san
the jury were J. D. Robertson, assistant
secretary of the bank: II. N. Storrs.
book keeper, and DIR. Allan Grifflths.
These latter were excused. their test1-
mony not being required.
Memoranda In Bartnetts haudwrit-
ing, giving directions to the book keep
ers to make the intricate entries which
served TO CORCe2k tue COQ0lvlOQ OK tho
banks affairs. were identified by Con-
ming and Brown. Most of the books Of
the defunot bank were presented In evil
denoe by Assistant District Attorney
William Hof Cook. and the ramifica-
tious OF the Bartnett manipulation OF
the books were shown to extend not
only to the Treadwell loans, but to
those OF the other subsidiary companies
maintained by the bank.
Piece by piece other bits OF proof were
adduced against Bartnett, tying to-
gether the loose ends OF the case and
serving to substantiate the confessions
Of J. Dalzel Brown and ]. D. Robertson.
Eldredge testified to examining the
books OF the California safe deposit
company In July, 1905.
WAS Bartnett In the bank at the
time you made the examination?" asked
Cook.
'.He was" responded Eldredge.
J. w. Hellman Sr. was called to pro-
duco the letter which had been sent to
him by President David Walker at the
instigation Of Bartnett. The letter had
been written as the result OF COM
munication from "The Power" the
spirit guide from whom the bank off,
cials were wont to seek counsel. The
letter urged Hellman to effect better or
ganization of the bankers OF San Fran
cisco, declaring that the lack of unity
and internal dissension prevailing was
hurting the credit Of the city in the
east