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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
George Lewis Is Suffering
With Broken Collar Bone.
Operations al The Corn Canning
Factory Began Wednesday,
Public Schools will Begin Sept. 2
Changes in Teachers.

George Lewis. "a 17-year-old boy re
siding on Railroad avenue. is suffering
severely from a broken collarbone. the
result of a fall from a box car on the
Maine Central tracks. The cars had
been rendered very slippery by tlle
heavy rains and while Lewis was run
ming along the tops of the cars he
approached too near the edge ana fell
Oft He walked home, where DR.
Holmes reduced the fracture.
The corn canning factory in this
town began work for the season
Wednesday. Several loads Of corn are
already in and a very busy season is
expected as the sweet corn crop in
oakland and vicinity is very good,
Tie Oakland public schools will open
Monday. Sent. II. A number of
changes in the teaching staff have
been made.
Leonard Skillinss has entered the
employ of c. II. Martins store as
clerk.
Mrs. Clara Swift, who has been Wis
ting r. C. Taylor. has returned IT,
Sidney.
Mrs. Josie Savage of Smithfield call
ed on relatives in town Tuesday on
her way home from Lewiston.
Miss Annie Spencer of Portland is
visiting at her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Spencer in this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. r G., Hatch are MAX
ing a short. visit at the home of Mr..
ard Mrs. p +. Dingley.
Miss Alice Farrar left Tuesday for
Waverlav. Mass. where she will teach
bn pnc1Iiop year
Miss Fannie De Kalb of Belgrade
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. D. 3. Ellis.
Cyprian and Octave Roy left Tues
day for Auburn. n. Y, called by the
illness of their brother. who is suffer-
ing from bloodpoisoning.
Winfield Palmer left Tuesday for
Boston for short visit.
Mrs. Clayton Ellis has gone to Port
land. where she will be employed for
some time.
John Ormiston left Wednesday for
Old Town. where he is employed.
Arthur Davis of Fairfield passed
Wednesday, in town as the guest of
Earl Goodwin.
Miss Hazel McTaggart of Belfast has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Republican Rally Saturday
Evening ]: j! 10 Union Hail.
Speeches by Judge Simmons
And JIdgs 3. f. Maher.
Funeral Of the Late Abel Frost
Personals Other Mention.

A Republican rally will be held Sat
urdaX .sXening in Union hall. The
speakers for the occasion will be
Judge Simmons Of North Arson and
Judge b. F. Maher of Augusta.
The funeral services of the late Abel
Frost were held at the house Wednes-
day afternoon, Rev. w. F. Emery, pas
tor of the Methodist church officiat-
ing. Music was rendered by members
VI The Methodist choir. The interment
was made at the Village cemetery.
Mrs, 6. E. Kimball is visiting rela-
ttves in Norridgewock.
Mrs. Eva D. Stevens, who has been
visiting her daughter in Methuen
Mass, has returned home.
DR.. and Mrs. William Cargill Of Lib
erty, who were In town Monday, The
guests of Miss Lo1a Perkins. left here
Tuesday for Lewiston.
Miss Blanche Withee Of Springfield
Mass. formerly of this place. Is in
town for weeks visit with friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Spaulding have
returned from visit in Troy will
Mr.. Spauldings aunt, Mrs. Eliza Ward
who celebrated her 99th birthday
Aug. "a.
Mrs. Cornell, who has been visiting
in the home of her son. b. E. Cornell
left here for South Gardiner, where
81 siHls s's j {srs,'1 Il s.xssss ss
.bousI u 4elot vast ut fhe residence
Of his father, J. c. Humphrey Somer
set avenue. :.
the summer here, left Tuesday 70
Waltham. Mass. to resume her studies
at business college.
Mrs Sadie B. Greenwood, who ha!
been spending several weeks at Range
lev. Lakes and other points. has re
turned home.
The Abner Linnell farm in Yves
Palmyra has been sold to E. N. Dun
) ming Of Corinna.
Mrs. F. E. Brigham, Miss Nettf
Mosher, Miss E. ]. Day and Miss An
ME Riley are attending the milliner,
openings in Boston this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Foster o
Hallowell. who have been visiting thei
aunt, Mrs. John II. Varnum, have re
turned home.
Mrs. Emma Scammons and daugh
ter, Miss Mary Scammons of Green
vile, are visiting Mrs. Scammons
daughter, Mrs F. E. Mayo.
Mrs Harry Beckwith of Lynn. Mass
Is visiting her mother. Mrs. Charlie
Shaw.
Miss ..Abbie Meeson. who has bee
visiting the Misses Caro-. Edith an
Mae Murray, has returned to her hon
in Fall River. Mass.
Mrs. r. w. Halves has returned t
her horne in Troy. after short visi
with her sister, Mrs. e. F.. Bagley.
Miss Gertrude Eells of Brockton
Mass. a former resident Of this town
is the guest of Mrs. Abbie S. Damon
Mrs. Jennie Cortrell of Providence
Rs;L, arrived Tuesday for visit will
her sister. Mrs T. F. Conner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

George w. Cover was in Augusta
Saturday on business.
William Clough. formerly resident
of Skowhegan. now of Portland, has
been in town this weekk. the guest OF
DR.. w. S. Stinchfield and family.
Edgar Murphy, who was formerly
Employed in the plumbing business
ere and now in Haverhill. Mass, has
cen spending short time in town
frs. Murphy and daughter Altana are
listing here for several days
The 4-year- old daughter of A. M
Folsom died Tuesday. Funeral SER
ices will be held Thursday.
Augustus Nelson, an employee of the
Maine Central at Waterville in the
plumbing department. was in town
Wednesday on business.
F. A. Nolin, f.. f. McNeelie, Marshall
Viles and Albert G. Webster left Tues
lay for Bath, where they are to serve
IN juries of the United States district
curt. The first two to serve as grand
Jurors. the others on the petit jury.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maxim of Bos-
ton were guests Tuesday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Nyye.
Frank Russell left Wednesday for
Boston to spend several days visiting
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

The officers of the Waterville &
Oakland Street Railway have filed a
petition with the board of railroad
commissioners asking for permission to
construct branch which would con
meet the present road on Elm street
with the tracks of the Waterville &
Fairfield road on Main street. The
proposed branch would connect with
the present road on Elm street. and
run down Spring street to Silver.
thence along Silver to the corner of
Main. This would make it possible
for passengers to ride between Oak
land and Fairfield without having to
change cars as at present. The rail-
road officials allege that the proposed
change is necessary for the reasonable
accommodation of the traffic and ap-
propriate business of the corporation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
MAINE
Sep1eod5t

repast. The wanderers having re-
turned, all joined in partaking of the
best dinner. The annual business ses-
sion was then opened and the follow
ing officers chosen: President, A. F.
SANFORD; vice president. z. A. Green
leaf Of Starks: secretary and treas
urer. z. A. Merchant. r. was voted
to send as delegate to next State
meeting Brother Sanford. alternate
Brother Greenleaf. II was voted to
meet at the same place on Labor day,
1911; also voted to appoint the several
ladies present to serve as a commit
tee of entertainment. Then joining
the ladies in the large living room a
literary program, was given, consist
ing of an address and songs by the
president: an address by Miss Marc
lin Greenleaf. postmistress at Starks.
she answering the generous applause
with fine recitation: also a general
discussion relating to the carriers
work nv all present. The hour Of part
ing having arrived. good byes were
re'ustantly said and thus the best
meeting ever held by this association
came to a close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
A. Savage. who died Monday at her
home on Kennebec street. aged 81.
was held at 1 p. NJ. Wednesday from
her late home The services We're con-
Quoted by Rev James Brownville of
Fairfield Center The remains were
taken to Fairfield Center for interment,
Mrs. Savage had been i'll but a week.
the result of paralytic shock. One
son, Fred NJ Savage, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
1857 TO 1929.
Is Way Bass Takes New Hampshire
Republican Nomination.

Concord. N. H.. Sept. 7.-C"mpletf
returns from the 2S9 election r'stricts
In New Hampshire of the Republican
voters at the direct primary e'ec-
-fion on Tuesday show the nomination
for Governor Of Robert r. BASS OF
Peterborough by vote OF i9,a" 10
1O.273 fot Bertram Ellis of keene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
FAIRFIELD CENTER,

Ernest and George Anderson have beer
in Boston for few days
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Ellis and Donald
are attending the Lewiston fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tobey have returned
from visit with her sister, Mrs. Melvin
in Exeter.
Mrs. Robinson of Danville Is visitine
her daughter, Mrs. Luther Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Many local veterans, members of the
21st Maine Regimental Association. are
preparing for the annual reunion
which will be held Friday at Fair
field at the Opera house. Dinner will
be served at The Gerald, which will
also be headquarters for the day. 1t is
expected that a large number from
all over the State will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
MAJORITY ABOUT 5000.
New Mexico Republicans VIII Control
Constitutional Convention.

Sante Fee. N NJ. Sept. 7.--Complete
returns received by the Repuntcah
Central committee give the Repuoh-
cans 6S and the Democrats 81 oeie-
gates to the constitutional convention.
or the IS Republicans SO are against
the initiative and referendum. me
total majorities for the Repuohcah
candidates approximate 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Clarence ~ Flood, superintendent of
the Winslow schools, is very busy pre-
pairing for the opening of the town
schools next Monday The High
school has already opened under the
direction of Oscar J Tubbs. Colby. -.
as principal and Miss Mary II. Dow as
assistant Miss Barbara Hunt of BoG-
ton will teach the commercial cour7 q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Twenty national bank examiners.
about one-fifth of the force employed
by the government, were transferred to
new fields Wednesday by an order
from Lawrence o. Murray, comptrol-
Ter of the currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Ralph l.. Reynolds. Harvard Medi-
cal School 10. who was called home
several weeks ago by the illness of his
sister, returned Wednesday to his work
in the Massachusetts General hospi-
tai, Roston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Waterville Camp. Modern Woodmen
of America, held the first regular
meeting since the summer vacation
Wednesday evening The camp will
hold weekly meetings during the fall
and winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
SkoWHECAN.
The Corps Of Teachers toI
Our Public Schools
Which Will Monday, Sept. Z
Open for the Fall Term.
Annual Field Day Of the Somerset
R. F. D. Carriers.

SKoWheg3n village schools will omen
Monday. Sept, II. with the following
assignment of teachers: Jewett street
Nellie r. Copp. Grades Ia, 1-B; Gar
field. Addie NJ. Swain. prin.. grade VI,
Marie NJ. Lane. grade V; D. jet
Briggs. grade "; Nellie parlin
grades lll-1N. Lincoln: Gertrud.
townsend. prin.. grade III; Gladys
Totman. grade H. Lena 3. Mebane.
grades 1B. lib; Eunice M. Hovt
grade l. Weston: Margaret McGlau.
lin grade VIII: Grace d. Bradle,
grade VII High Ralph w. Leigh
:on, prin.. grades TX, X. XI. XII
NIL; Edward A. Parker Dorothy n
Elliott. Berdena Traitor. Daisy NJ
coulters. Ethel NJ. Hight Academy
Lizzie w. Healv, prin.. grade II; Ev
NJ. HURT, grade I. Mechanic: Aiic
r. Moore, prin.. kindergarten: Jean
cite Emery. asst. Park: Alice
Mitchell. prin.. grades III1IV; Llllia,
j. Oliver, grades WI: Lizzie
Higgins grades lila, lib; Kat,
Z: Holbrook, grades I-B, lib. Cit.
Hail; Alice e. Moore, prin.. kinder
sarten; jeanette Emery, assistant
West Front: Ernest w. Ochampaugh
Manual training
All schools except kindergarten,
and Manual Training will open
$50 A. NJ. The Kindergarten at Cit
hall will open at 900 A. NJ: and tn,
Kindergarten at Mechanic street a.
1Se p. NJ. Weston hall has had room.
fitted up for grades VII and VIII ane
IS to be known as the Weston Gram
mar school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Work on the day camp at Emery
hill, which will be used by the Contra!
Maine Association for the Relief and
Control of tuberculosis. is progressing
rapidly and the camp will be ready for
occupancy early next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

For bowel complaints In children al
ways give Chamberlain's Collie. Choera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil
| It Is certain to effect cure and when
reduced with water and sweetened IS
pleasant to take. No ply sician can pre-
scribe a better remedy. For sale every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

kennebec Camp, No. ii. United
Spanish War Veterans. held regular
meeting at C. A. r. hail Wednesday
evening. A large amount of routine
tbusiness was Transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

The work of registration il going on
at the aldermen's room in City build
ing. New names are coming rather
slowly, although 4H have been added
in the last two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

President A. J. Roberts of Colby
College was in town Wednesday, hav-
ing returned from his vacation which
vas spent at his summer home at
Gilead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mrs Florence Moulton. who has been
i'll with typhoid fever for tn past two
months. is able to sit I'D daily and her
speedy recovery is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

The rooms on Main street formerly
occupied by Norbert krutzky are be
ing fitted up az barber shop for
Louis Breton. Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

DR.. ]. William Black. who has beer
spending his Summer vacation a
Squirrel island, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Would you give 1898 for five dol
lar gold piece? That is practically
what G. w. Brown & Co. offer you in
a rain coat for special for Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

William F. Peacock of Augusta was
visiting friends in Waterville Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Alex Milliken, the Gardiner boxer
has gone to Boston for few days
visit with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

T. M. Sherwood Of New York City
is spending few days in Waterville
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Hon. Richard G. Shannon Of New
York was calling on friends in tn
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Everett l.. Rudebeck of Torringtm.
Conn, returned home Tuesday. after
a visit with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
WATERv LIE.

George W. Young of Ellsworth was
in the city Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Smith and Miss
Laura Smith passed Wednesday in
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Henry Acken returned to New Yorl
yesterday, after q visit at Green
Cables, Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

r, W Kerbin of Bangor was among
those who visited friends in this city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Ralph Littlefield of Randolph went
to Medford. Mass. yesterday for a
brief visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Harry Moore has gone to Millinock
ct. where he is to take charge Of I
roller skating rink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mrs. Lottie M. Boynton is confnea
to her home on Church street by In
ness. t..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Ben. w. Partridge. Jr.. returned yes,
terday from visit in Exeter. N. n
and Boston. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mrs. J. Frank Cole is Wis ting friend.
i'm Boston and vicinity for a few dav,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

George Parcher. who has been the
guest Of Gardiner friends. left Wednes.
day for his home in ELLSWORTH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mrs. Daniel Glidden of Randolph i,
visiting in Winthrop. Mass. for 4
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Edgar Larrabee and family returnd
to Lowell, Mass, "Wednesday. aft,
a STAY with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barry are =.
a trip to Montreal and Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Mrs. Savage and children Of Grove.
ton. ~ H., are visiting her parents.
MIR. and Mrs. Payne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Ray Hartman VIII go to Houltm
today for short visit with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

The annual Field day and associa
ton meeting of the Somerset County
Rural Carriers was held at Lakewood
on Labor day. Brother Merchant with
kindly impulse was fortunate in Sc
curing the same cottage as last year.
The large letters r. F. D. placed con-
spicuously on the porch railing guild :
ed the guests as they arrived to their
coy home. goodly number of the
boys and their families were present.
the last arriving at II o'clock After
the usual greetings the gentlemen
started on a tour of the grounds to
view INC beauties of nature and gather
inspiration FOR the coming events. the
ladies' meantime preparing a delicious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
GARDINER !

Only 81 for basket fine look,,.
peaches at Shaniro's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-08
WHY SALVES FAIL
TO CURE EGZAMA

Since the old-fsshioned theory Of cur
ing eczema through the blood has been
given up by scientists. many dineren-
salves have been tried for skin disease.
But it has been found that these
salves only clog the pores and cannot
penetrate to the inner skin below the
spidermis where the eczema germs are
lodged.
Thistle quality OF penetrating
probably explains the tremendous sue
cess Of the only standard liquid eczema
cure. oil or wintcrGreen, thymoI. zIycer-
Inc, etc, as compounded in D. ID. Pre-
scription.
After ten years of cure after cure.
we ourselves do not hesitate 10 rec
Ommend D. D. D. Prescription al 81 o.
"a bottle. But for the benefit OF those
who have never tried the prescription.
we arranged with the y. y. d. Iabora-
tories Of Chicago Tor a special large
trial bottle at - cents on r special offer
now. This first Decent bottle ought 20
convince every sufferer: perhaps il will
affect a complete cure Gas It has in some
cases.: at any rae. It will surely take
away the itch at once.
Henry Evans, Peoples Drug Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-08

family were savaEeS- In that one gen
GRAFTON they have become as civilized and
as highly educated as the average native
born American Were 10 not for dark
skin and hirsute distinction, any mem
Der OF the little family Of Polynesians
might be taken fCT an Anglo-SaxOn.
The daughter would probably be taken
into any American home as a native
born child
The ancient Egyptians and the He
brews were The forefathers of the New
zealand ehaS hunters" declared little
Miss Rawcl In defending her race
against the charge that negro blood
was courslng in her veins. Il can
prove that i'm our language there are
many words and expressions from the
Hebrew language. ] can trace our
ancestry back for 500 years 20 the time
when they came from the Hawaiian
Islands. We expect to show in court
that our ancestors were Egyptians and
Hebrews. Historians will prove tina.
the Rameses of Egypt are the real fore
fathers Of our race"
WherhikO Rawei. father Of the girl
was born in the wildS Of northern New
Zealang. among the savage people
His father and grandfather were head
hunters. He was adopted by an En-
glish woman of wealth when twelve
years old and given a thorough educa-
ton, graduating with the degree or
master Of arts from Christ Church Uni
versity. The mother and daughter are
equally cultured and educated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-08
HEAD HUNTERS ASSERT
DESCENT FROM RAMESES
Civilized Members of Savage Tribes Resent Being Term
ed Negroes and Offer Proof of the Origin of
Their Race in Egyptian History.

The mummlfed corpses Of the Egyp-
tan Rameses and the tablets found
locked within the inner recesses Of the
pyramids may be ed upon &c give
mute testimony as 10 the ancestry of
the once wild and savage cannibaIs, the
Maori tribe Of New Zealand
Rosy-cheeked and silken-haired Rea
Rawei. the seventeen year-old daughter
OF Wherahiko Rawei, a lecturer. di-
rect descendent Of the head hunters OF
the South Sea islands. sets forth this
claim. a few days ago she and her
mother Mrs Hine Rawel. were refused
food at an Evansville and Terre Haute
railroad lunch room at Evansville. Ind.
the manager OF the place asserting that
they didn't sell food to negroes" The
mother and daughter have retained an
attorney 70 bring suit for $500 each
against the railroad
The RaweiS have claimed Chicago as
their home since they left the South
Sea Islands. All over the country they
have appeared on lecture platforms,
portraying the native life Of the savage
New Zealanders.
The suit against the railroad company
will be a remarkable case. Noted his
torians may be called in as witnesses.
Only one generation back the Rawei
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-08
ENGLISH LOSE HOPE
Of DIVORCE Reform
Resignation of Court PreSi-
dent Victory for Oppo-
nents of Change.

LONDON. March S.-hU hope that the
royal English commission on divorce
would be able to accomplish much IN
the way Of divorce reform was shat
tered by the announcement Of the resis-
nation Of Sir John Bigham from the
presidency Of the divorce courts.
While ul-health is given as the rea-
son for Sir Johns resignation. it is
known that his retirement was forced
by the opponents Of easier divorce laws
as a result OF his advocacy before the
royal commission Of relaxed divorce
law.
No sooner had his views been learned
than the opponents OF reform, Including
practically the whole Of the Anglican
Church, brought pressure TO bear
through the cabinet 10 force him from
his office.
It is conceded that the commission
will recommend sweeping changes in
EnEIands divorce laws. but II is also
conceded that the recommendation viii
be vaIUeIess without legislative action,
and when the question Is raised In
parliament. the fun strength of the
state church viii be brought to bear
to prevent the slightest liberalization
of the present statutes
The church's hold on the English
people is so great. despite the grow
ing hostility To its influence IN gov
If a parliamentary majority could be
obtained TO disregard its wishes i'm a
matter concerning which Il takes such
an uucOmpromISIng stand.