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The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
The Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
BY ". Holt Whit.
CHAPTER Lxxl-(continued.)

CHAPTER Lxxi-(Continued.)
Diana was anxious, SO anxious that
she had no intention Of allowing
Felice TO waste any time or run any
risks And, therefore, following he-
instructions, the old nurse drove
straight TO Passy to the bachelor es-
adjustment OF the redoubtable Jimmy.
Felice was voluble 10 the extent OF
! incoherency. and Cloud could not very
we'll understand the drift OF her re-
marks.
One thing, however. TODD out So
plainly that it called him to immediate
action.
The princess was in peril. and II he
could not take such means as would
secure her safety before the return OF
the king, then he would have TO make
a very lamentable account OF his do.
ings to revengeful Strong.
Indeed, IT struck Jimmy that he had
shamefully neglected his duty After
having vainly tried TO get into com.
n.upication with Bomberg over the
wireless for several days. ne had. as a
matter OF fact, abandoned his efforts.
RE was even now fearful lest the in
strument might not be in working or
that he fetched IL out. having first or
dered Felice 10 be still.
To his joy. however. after some half
hours labor, he succeeded In attract
ing, the attention OF the station at
Bomberg. and he asked TO be i'm
mediately placed in 4 communication
with Strong.
At last Strong got tothe instrument
at Bomberg. and Jimmy found that ne
had to deal with an exceedingly angry
man.
AS fast as he could set fingers to
the keys Strong poured on Clouds
head heap of reproaches and host
Of demands for an explanation.
Jimmy could only plead, weakly
plead a breakdown In the instrument,
express his contrition. and affirm his
determination Of making UP for past
neglect.
Then he was faced with the plain
question: What do you propose TO
do?"
He paused for some time. still hop
ing wildly for some way OF escape.
Blu, he could find none.
And so he could only tick back to
Strong the hopeless confession that
he did not know.
Strong's reply was furious.
eff | had known" he repeated. up
on what a broken reed | was relying
| would never have asked you TO lend
hand IN this business. l will not
mince words with you. You have be-
haved throughout like a fool and a
slugsard. and IL any harm comeS To
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
From Another Point of View

IS Elks!
robbery the South Lyon pOstOce has taken place
A $1,000. S5
minister unfinished hell"
lackingy
Wlkesbae married his mohinlaw TO be
should again
the office to satisfy ourselves
IN population
must be booming
There the John Rookie
Teller will make There will be no hair in It.
in
be able to agree upon cheap substitute for bread
deioin sensiby got again quickly possbS
declaring that few married
courageous enough agree with him and make the Face known
1 a Il
jackson prison as 1t get the Old one for the grating he did
aienis intervals
have harmless the
q revolver
unhappy married
Sarna
adjournment by which
B into the assist column
bgams various
been sentenced to seven years iu prison
Colombia and
reason Why we should not be perfectly happy
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
Close the Stores
Early On Saturday
And Save the Clerks
u the Merchants VIII All Agree to
Close at Six p. NJ, the Public
Will Make IL a Point to
Trade Earlier.

even
brothers. the retail clerks working hours extra
We Detroit you were
lsennnsd desk counter for hours every Saturday h % o
hardy
s!ns Of the retail clerk put yourself ms
that
they would soon
Monday then
thou9hte custom ana
Of OF nousn
we'll by want OF retail clerk
~~ :. - 49," - NJ. T.. MCCORMICK.
Detroit, rs, 1909
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14

Taft has lowered his golf record.
Wonder IL he had to get Aldrich's
consent?
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14

Austria now proposes TO tax bach.
elors and married people who have no
children.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
MOST ANYTHING

Of ST. George and the dragon on them.
The dragon Is sacred among the
Chinese.
One out OF every IL marriage" in
America ends in divorce.
Doctor-Did you follow my advice
about your insomnia, and coun: your
self to sleep?
Patient: Yes. | counted up to 49,.
600. and
Doctor-Ah. and then you were
asleep.
Patient-No. then 1t was time TO get
up and go TO work.
Chicago Suffraget club members
have resolved that they won't marry
till they are allowed TO vote. Han den
ed bachelors will look on this as an.
other argument against women SUI.
frage.
The softer a mans head the more
ready he is 10 butt In.
Hubby: What, another new dress7
Wife: Now don't scold. I bought
this with my own money.
Hubby: Where did you get the
money
Wife: sold that fur coat Of yours.
Austria now proposes TO tax bach.
elors and married people who have no
children.
Taft has lowered his golf record.
Wonder IL he had to get Aldrich's
consent?
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
Lost: an Od-Fashioned Mother
BY FRANCES oILeREATH INoERso

Please help the search for a mother that's lost;
for
She a like the mothers know
"old-fashoned" and odd be.
There's shining white line where the sivering hair
Rpples softly at each side;
A lowloosened coil, stray tendri or two,
Where baby hands nestle and hide.
A warm "cuddly" place close under her chin.
a downy head
gently leans while she low
That angels may guard its white bed"
white breasts where barred
Alone to a babes hungry cry;
willing a captive to rosescented lips,
Till released with tremuous sigh.
She S simple o speech; only learned in the
o mother like Mary, child;
her heart pure and TO write on youths
The wisdom Of heaven undeDled.
II you only could bring mother that's
babes pnng each
To be a kissed. and rocked her arms
mothered the old-fashioned
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
Detroit, July IS, 1909.


hours coming Detroit The Times believes
big the employees not compelled
these closing early as $50
line until eventually the practice OF
early closing will become general
should of the few metropolitan cities in the
country night Saturdays
many the close Mr. Mccormick suggests
his letter. but this would too radical departure or De0
just at this time
With Saturdays factories however
remaining Saturday
clerks entitled to the extra
that would the closed at o'clock
long Saturday nights there will be buyers
to Saturday night before doing their trading
WERE THE STORES TO CLOSE EARLY THESE BUYERS WOULD
GET DOWN TOWN IN THE AFTERNOON AND WOULD NOT INCoN
vEYHENCE THEMSELVES TO ANY EXTENT IN so DOING
merchants therefore must take the initiative
The movement of course, would have to be general.
close his doors while
another kept open.
should able bring about the
agreement which would believe be happier
tented and healthier Detroit
small army and boys and girls behind
n Detroit
They are under only great physical mental strain
every be smiled and patiently dealt WITH
n how tired the clerk may be-
employer expects clerk his customers he would
himself smile broadly when the cash carrier sings
though direct to the clerks pocket
employer unreasonable this either for his clerk IS his
representative PAY and his interest should be the
his employers.
for the clerks however
the possible would make Tor
representatives of business the f'or
andth would work the advantage Of the employer
The him WELL who has helped build his
him would be of longer service the
man. bargain through opportunity build his shat
tered and retain his health
employer who would consent close his store early Saturday
rendering public least that part the
public goes shopping when could well have shopping
over enjoying the breathing spots this fair city
vides.
will get together and close the oesa Of them
will guarantee few complaints from
their patrons.
There sympathy the human family and
going if brother has been night out OF
his lungs breath OF much
needed fresh
The privilege Mr. Mccormick bespeaks fol-
them McCormick sentiments to o'clock closing the
of The Times, too.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14
The Truth, No Matter ,AZZ
Whom 1t Helps or Hurts.

To the Editor OF The Times: Every
one likes TO get away early from work
on Saturday, especially In the "9oSo
cid summer time" and most OF US %
oct away at an early hour; many st
noon on Saturday and nearly all py Q
o'clock. But there Is one sac eHeep
ton. When nearly everyone else IS
off enjoying the fresh outdoor ayr anu
blessed sunlight, the retail CLERK must
stiIl work on. not only after the noon
hour, but after 6 O'Clock, ana o'ten
until 10 o'clock at night on SATURDAY
This ought not to continue. How many
mechanics and Office men make great
The Detroit times., 1909-07-14

Defnition-A Friend: one We can
tell our troubles to.
Smoking is increasing in favor in
France.
II isn't unlucky-For your girl 20
watch the moon over your left shout
der.
Mr.. Stuck, Up: No. never asso-
ciate with my interiors.
Miss Cutting: How could you?
The good orthodox Chinaman won't
accept British coins with the image
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
PIScATAQUIs COUNTY CASE.
Renittitur Of Portion of Verdict for
Plaintiff Ordered.

The law court handed down re-
script Wednesday in the Pscataquis
county case of Harrington vs.. i.caVtt
sustaining Il motion for new trial UNI
less the plaintiff file Il rcmttitur of all
the verdict above $3.50. The rescript is
as follows:
Seldom O. Harrington VS.. Frank H.
Leavitt. Rescript Spear. j.
This is an action on the case upon
an account annexed and a special
count or contract for 500 cords OF wood
sold and delivered by the plaintiff to
the defendant. Under the contract the
total consideration for the 500 cords
was 1850, upon which $1,000 was ct
the trial admitted to have been paid.
leaving balance due, as claimed hY
the Plaintiff, $3.50 The jury rendered
a verdict for the full amount The
defendant claimed rccoupmcnt in dam
ages resulting from the failure of the
plaintiff to execute the contract in ac-
cordance with it's terms. 1t appears
from the written contract that a part
of the wood sold was already cut and
the balance was to be cut this Win
ter" The defendant claims that the
wood was not cut during the winter in
which the plaintiff agreed to cut it but
the cutting was continued so iatn into
the spring that the highways were bare
OF snow and that the wood could not
be hauled over them; also that the
wood was not up to the requirements
of the contract and that it run short in
measurement. 1t would serve no use
full purpose to enter upon any de-
tailed ANALYSIS of the claims of tbc
plaintiff and defendant We conccde
that it would be difficult to enter into
mathematical calculations tending to
show their precise rights; yet tho
court is of the opinion from the evil
dence in the case that the verdict re-
covered by the plaintiff is too large and
that il should be reduced in the sum
of 5000.
Motion sustained unless within 80
days from the filing of the certificate
IN this case, the plaintiff file a re-
mittitur of all the verdict above $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
Mckay-CIark,

The marriage of Mildred Bcrnicc
Clark, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Adc-
bert a. Clark of Hospital street to DR.
Roland Lee Mckay of IsoWGoinham
occurred at the home of the brides
parents at 40 Wednesday evening
The ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev. Brian c. Roberts, rec
ter of St Marks. The double ring
service was used and the bride was
given away by her father.
The parlor, where the ceremony oc-
CURED, was decorated with chrysan-
themums and smilax. The brue wore
gown of white messaline with a veil
and carried a bouquet of white chrys-
anthemums. The maid of honor was
Miss Sarah Louise Allen of Augusta
who wore blue Rajah silk and carried
Il bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums
The bridesmaid was Miss Beatrice
Madeline Cook of Portland, who wore
pink silk muslin over silk and carr led
bouquet of pink chrysanthcmums
The best man was DR.. George l. Gecr
OF Portland a former cl2ssmate of the
groom. The bridal party entered tho
parlor to strains of the wedding march
from Lohen2rin charmingly executed
by Miss Helen sherman York of Au-
gusta.
The ceremony was Immediately fol-
lowed by reception at which the
bride and groom were assisted III re-
ceiving by the other members of the
bridal party. Mrs. Chester S. Kings
ley of Augusta served punch, while
the ice cream was dispensed by Miss
Margaret A. Houlehan. Miss Wirnie
NorcrCss and Miss Audrey Fay Clark,
all Of this city. Miss Mona Coyne dis
tributed the cigars and wedding cake
The young couple received many very
pretty and valuable presents from
their friends, showing the high esteem
in which they We're held Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckay left Wednesday night for
Princeton, where DR. Mckay has al
ready entered upon practice and where
a handsome home has already been fit
ted UP for them.
The bride is a graduate of COny High
school, class of '07 and since gradua-
ton has been employed in the millin-
cry establishment of Mrs. +. H Moor
Yen. The groom is a young physician
of much promise and was formerly one
of the staff physicians at the Maine
Insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
Theatre Comiaue.

a long list Of excellent motion pic
lures will be shown here this afternoon
and evening embracing the following
films: In the Sultans Tower" "Sque-
dunk Sherlock Holmes" Absent
Minded Cupid" The Iron Mask
Moonlight on the Thames" "A Quiet
Day at the Cafe and ITO the CUSTODY
Of The Father" Two acts Of vaudeville
have been booked for the three re-
naming days Of the week. "Scottie''
a very clever artist and comes here
well recommended: the other act is a
song-and dance number. the name OF
the comedian not being known at this
writing. Miss WadsWorth has a new
song beautifully Illustrated and Nor
rills Orchestra is heard in fine selec-
tions at every performance. A big
show for a small amount of money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
Easy Fat Reduction,

When buttermilk and gymnastics were
the only known cures for overfatness
many people preferred to stay fat
ease
Now these two grim lions on the road
to s!innass have been overcome and the
loss of 20 to 50 pounds has become a
very safe and pleasant affair You can
eat and drink and be merry and lazy ana
still lose 10 TO Is ounces of uselas fat
daily Folks with double chns and stout
abdomens can lose them in a month and
vet not strain. bother or deny themselves
single blessed thing. 1t does not cost
much. eithey-any druggist will fix you
up-and there is no waiting: results begin
when YOU do.
Take teaspoonful after each meal and
at bedtime of this simple. harmless mix
ture: y, az. Marmcla. 4 o.. Fluid EX-
tract Cascara Aromatic and 3'a or Pep
parmint Water, and You viii strip Oft
evenly. without wrnkln". all the usei IS
fat that now annoys and Furnishes you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
AMUSEM ENTS.
New Vaudeville at Opera House.

IN accordance with the new policy
to serve the best in all that is obtain
adj" in the line Of animated photog-
by and polite vaudeville, the Offer
ing at the Opera house today viii un-
0pitbtedly meet all expectations The
list of pictures comprise the following
good subjects: Faithful Wife" the
feature picture. and The Little Moth
e:." Ironing Hats" "Theodora." The
vaudeville consists of THE Lancashire
IaSsies" in a sister act Introducing
singing, talking and character change.
The Great Allaire in novelty club act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
CHALLENGE FROM BOWO|TCH
WEBSTER & COMPANY

Bowditch, Webster e Co are seeking
the worst case of dyspepsia or constipa-
tlon in Augusta or vicinity to test Dr.
towards new specific for the cure of
those diseases.
SO confident are they that this remark
able medicine will effect a lasting cure
IN short time, that they offer to refund
the money should it not be successful.
In oiSler to secure the quickest possible
INTRODUCTION Bowditch Webster & Co
Will sell regular fifty cent package Of
this medicine at half price, % cents
This specific of Or. Howard's will cure
sick headache, dizzy feelings, constipa-
ton, dyspepsia and all forms of malaria
and liver trouble. 1t does not simply give
relief for Il time; it makes permanent
and complete cures.
1t will regulate the bowels. tone up tn
whole intestinal tract, give you an appe-
lite, make food taste good and digest
well, and increase viSor.
nOV16- IS 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

thr"p, Miss Emma Mace, Mr. and Mrs
Otis l.. Dunn of Mt. Vernon, Mrs E. NJ
Bailey and children of Winthrop, were
Mace
\ letter recently received from Mrs.
f. :. Melvin of North Yakima, Wash
inGton, gives Il glowing account OF the
rapid development of that state as a
fruit growing state. One man from
Illinois bought 20 acres sage brush
land for $1,000. He sold in 1907 $4,000
worth Of fruit from one acre. Mrs.
Melvin, formerly Miss Eva Thomas of
Rcadfeld. recently visited Mrs Elnora
Mastornan. whom she learned was
pleasant hour talking about mutual
friends.
Fred Marshall has rented and will
occupy Mrs. Byron's farm residence
for a year.
Mrs. Berry has gone to Winthrop to
her sons family. as he has work in
Fairfield.
The hemlock bark from the Case
farm, is being shipped from the depot
to market. 1t is sold by the ton in
stead OF cord as in former times.
Archie Morrow trapped a fat coon
recently
Charles Cummings. Winthrop, drove
home dozen head Of young cattle
Monday he had purchased to winter
A. w. Brainard visited his brother
f. E. Brainard in Winthrop. one dav
recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

William Bates. one of the men at
work on the extension to the federal
building, had an unpleasant experience
yesterday afternoon that also came
very near being accompanied by seri-
Gus consequences. Mr.. Bates was
working on the ironWork and was en-
Gaged in guiding one of the iron
beams that was being hoisted into
place by the derrick when the beam
swung against one of the live wires
which pass the east side of the federal
giving the man a shock
which knocked him from where he
stood and he fell distance of about
ten feet to the ground He was some
what shaken up both by the electricity
and the fall but no bones were broken
and no very serious results followed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

The winter schedule Of the l.. A. e
w. st Ry. will be in effect Sunday
Nov. 21st: no change of time on the
Winthrop line. Cars will leave Au7.
gusta for Lewiston, five minutes past
the hour and for Watervile five min
utes before the hour. Local car will
leave Augusta for Gardiner % minutes
rast the hour, and for Togus at the
same time cars crossing on the double
track in Augusta. For further in
format ton see ad in this paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Hon and Mrs. S w. Carr of Bow
doinham win in accordance With thor
custom make their home in Augusta
during the coming winter and have
engaged quarters at the Augusta
Toree. Th"v "vpect to come to Au-
gusta next week. snis MEN B
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18
KENNEBEC'
VASSALEORO.

Mrs. Nellie Earle made a business
trip to Augusta Tuesday night.
Mrs. Rose Abbott passed Friday in
Waterville
Mrs, Arden Reynolds of North Vas
salbOro was the guest of Mrs. o. w.
Appleton recently.
There will be a meeting of the
Farmers institute at Grange hall. East
Nassalboro Thursday. The ladies will
furnish dinner at the hall
Mrs. Ruby Gates was in Waterville
recently.
Arthur Robinson of Winslow was the
guest of 4. p. Robinson recently
Ira Wvman of Augusta was in the
place recently.
READFIELD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

The many friends of Warren S. Mall
colm, who has been very i'll at his
home on Oak street. suffering from
neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, will be
glad to learn that he had a comfortable
night Tuesday and that his condition
yesterday was more favorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

County Treasurer Bert p. Stuart of
Belgrade went to Waterville Wednes-
day forenoon for the purpose of paying
off the jurymen who have served at tn,
November term of the Superior court
held in that city. The pay roll will
amount to about $475
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Two big derricks and two steam
hosting engines have arrived this
week for the George A. Fuller Co,
which concern has the contract for
charging the state House, and are
now being placed in position. One Of
the derricks will be set at the north
end Of the building and the other at
the south end and both will be in use
in the near future putting in the
foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Car No. % of the Lewiston, Augusta
& Watcrvillc Street Railway, formerly
known as the "CObbosseeContce," has
since her accident some time ago been
in the paint shop, has been thorough
" repaired to correspond with the
other cars. She will hereafter be
known as 40" and will go on the
route again within few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

On and after Sunday Nov. 21st the
local car service between Augusta and
the North Parish church will be dis
continued, and the local cars will be
run from Gardiner to the National
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

a civil service examination for the
position of clerk-carrier was held in
the city council rooms at City hall
Wednesday forenoon. OF the Is
candidates who took the examination
one was q woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Among the recent births when nave
been recorded at the office OF the city
clerk is that of a son who was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Turner on Wednes-
day Nov TO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Word was received yesterday from
Togus pond. where Herbert Brown and
Bert Pray are passing the week in
pursuit Of big game, that Mr.. Brown
had killed a doe, and that it was the
first deer to be killed in Kcnnebec
county this fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

The regular meeting of the board
of trustees Of the Maine Insane hos
pi'al was held Tuesday, and yestcr-
day morning committee of the board
began the annual task of taking the
inve ntory. 1t is expected that the
work will be completed in about a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Mrs. Charles E. Crosby of Water
vile, who has been the guest for the
past few days of Miss Nellie p.
Rackliffe. Sewall street, went to Lew
iston, Wednesday, for brief visit be-
fore returning to her home in Water
Vile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

One victim of intoXication was be
fore the municipal court yesterday
morning and the case was disposed OF
as the exigencies seemed to require.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

At the meeting of Augusta Lodge,
No. 964, p. @. ElkS. this evening, the
degrees will be worked in full form
with music by the Elks quartet, and
all members are requested to be pres
emit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

The marriage intentions of Fortuna
Pepin of Waterville and Eva Duplessls
of Augusta have been recorded at the
office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Among the game which came down
on train 102 yesterday afternoon was
a handsome buck which was billed to
w. H Dow and cftme from Olamon,
PenobScot county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

Nora A. Oldham of San Francisco,
Calf. is in the City for few days on
her way home from a visit in New
Brunswick, and is a guest at Hotel
North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-18

The w. D. Hutchins Co. has sold the
SO-acre farm of T. C. Richards at Ben
ton to Oscar Swanson of Vermont, who
will move on in the spring.