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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25
STATE HOUSE.
Walter J. Douglas Granted
an Unconditional Pardon.
Sebago Lake Shows Results Of the
Fish Commissioners Work.
Plans Tor State Seal Window in the State
House Rotunda.

But one pardon was heard and
granted at the meeting of the Govern
or and Council, yesterday afternoon
that of Walter j. Douglas. who has
been serving a sentence in the oxford
county Jail for larceny.
When the meeting was called to or
der, at 4 o'clock. the full Council was
present. 1t then looked as though il
would be necessary to have an even
ing session to complete the business
scheduled. Nothing but the regular
routine business was transacted before
the hearings Were taken up, except the
confirmation of the nominations. made
Il week ago. They We're all confirmed
according to the list previously pub
lished. Under the head of orders the
only things that came up We're a few
minor orders regarding the printing
ana similar matterss
When the committee had reported in
recommendation of certain Hills, the
pardon hearings were taken up. The
first touched on was in regard to the
petition for pardon of Loren JudkinS
of WaterVille. Geo. c. Sheldon. coun-
sci for the prisoner. stated that on ac-
count Of the illness Of Judge w. G.
Philbro0k. who is associated in the
case, it would not be possible to take
~ that ease and the petition was
ta,lcl until the next regular meeting.
In the case of Walter ]. Douglas of
Paris. who is serving n sentence for
the larceny of q sum of money. James
S. Wright Of Paris. appeared as his
counsel. Mr.. Wright made simply a
statement Of facts and did not attempt
anything oratOricll. He told the story
Of how the theft was committed; that
Douglas had always borne a good rep
utation and had formerly worked for
the man from whom he stole the
money: that he was at that time out
Of money and out of work. While
passing the store he seemed impelled
to enter AMI took $50 from the store.
Suspicion fell on him and he was ar
rested ana pleaded guilty to the charge
Of larceny Of the money but not to the
charge of breaking and cntering~1ii
mother is a widow and dependent on
the boy. who is now thoroughly peni-
tent He had served over six months
while waiting for the grand jury to
meet and has served at the present
tence.
Letters were read from the jailor
showing that he has been n most ODE
dicnt prisoner and similar letters We're
read from different county officials
showing that the young man had, in
their opinion. received punishment
enough The young man. too. in talks
he had with different men Of the town,
showed that he realized the seriousness
Of the offcnse sufficiently not to again
anything of the kind.
In executive session the Governor
and Council granted a free and uncon-
ditional pardon
The third pardon hearing. that on
the case Of Austin W. Dalton. who Is
serving a sentence in the Cumberland
county Jail on the charge Of larceny
was not considered. as no one was
present to present his case. The mat
ter was given into the hands of Foun-
cillor Cook and will be considered at
the next meeting Of the Council, which
will be held, at O'Clock, Tuesday
afternoon, June Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25
been issued from that department for

Game Commissioner Carleton has re-
ceived word that is the ice is finally
out of Lake Cobbosseecontee. A large
number of guides from that section
have already made application to have
their licenses renewed Reports come
from many Of the lakes that the fish
ing was never better than it is this
year. The most encouraging state
ments come from Lake Sebago. There
the fishermen have been at work with
Indifferent success for a long time and
under the same conditions, apparent
ly, the luck would first be good and
then very bad. Good luck now seems
to be the general rule.
Game Commissioner Carl ton has de-
voted great deal of time and labor
to this lake and it now seems that il
is stocked so that it will be one Of
the best in the State for landlocked
salmon. Sunday. 81 salmon We're
caught out of the lake, and, Monday.
the number was increased by three.
The reports from Green lake are most
encouraging and those who have been
at Swan lake report that the fishing
is better there. this year, then it has
been at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease, and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment. pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh TO be a con-
stitutiOnal disease. and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. J.
Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio, is the only
taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to a teaspoOnful. II acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address,
+. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo. o.
Sold BY Druggists 15c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

The police court had busy session.
Yesterday morning, but only one man
contributed anything to the county
treasury. There We're five men before
the court. all on the charge Of drunk
cnness. They were John Bardon Peter
Dorcey. John Scheer, Albert Haskell
and John Sathurds. All except the
latter were discharged. he paying a
fine of So. A tramp was in, over night
and the officers stated, last night. that
he had been begging and is scheduled
for q 10 months sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will ana tremendous energy
are no. found where stomach. liver. kid
neyS and bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
hiring. use DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body Only BIC. ut Eowditch & Web
ster's. Augusta: &. II. Reane's. Gardiner;
$. S. LightbUdy's, Waterville, drug
stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

Hon. S. w. Matthews, commissioner
of industrial and labor statistics, has
started his agents at work in Portland
As has been stated, one of the features
~ the forthcoming report will be the
canning industry in the State. AS
Portland is the headquarters for one
Of the largest companies in the state,
much valuable information can be
gained there that could only be found
nv going to different parts of the State
and at a great expense.
Scraps Of information which come in
"a the department show that additions
have been made to many of the can
ming factories in the State and in many
nlaces new shops have been put up
This is especially true of the sardine
canning factories. When the whole is
summed up the report promises to bC
one of the most interesting that has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

IT is believed that it will be noces-
earv for the next Legislature to make
n larger appropriation for the pension
department on account of the continual
ircraas. in the number of applications
r,r state aid. The number of appli-
cations Increases every year, ana
during the four months Of the present
wear nearly as many applications hay"
hncn made as were handled during the
whole Of last year. For every one pen
eionar who passes away. during the
wear. there are 90 applicants to take
his placa. If the pensioner was man
then demand is made for widows
nension. In addition to that many Of
The old soldiers who have 50 far been
able to provide for themselves nav
nav reached the age where they can
40 longer be self-supporting. Ana IL
they have made Application lor
United States pension they need as
eistancc from the State until the
United States pension is granted. ANA
if is this aid from the State, in many
cases that prevents the applicant from
enduring real hardship. Although pro
visions are made for the town to give
assistance in such cases, the pensloner
Ishrinks from that resort, since it seems
f. them like pauperism.
on account of there being such an in
crease in the number of worthy appll-
cants it is necessary to scale down the
amount allotted each pension ana win
still further increase in the numper
Of applicants it will be necessary 70
disregard some of the applicants en-
tirely, regardless of the merits OF thelf
case.
The calls for State aid for those who
have served in the Spanish war still
continue to come in. These are in
cases where the soldiers suffered 50
severely by sickness that there is no
hone of their ever regaining their for
mer health. and the application to the
state is made that the amount receiv-
Cd NAV tide them over until the United
States pension comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

The family of G. W. Bowers, a promi-
ncnt Thomaston merchant, is deeply con
ccrncd regarding the whereabouts Of
Grace Lowers aged IA q daughtcr nf MI
Lowers. She left the house. Saturday
morning. AMI has not been seen. 1t was
suspected that she had cloppd with Aus
paying her marked attention. but the
w"ung man vigorously denies any knowl-
edge of her whereabouts. II i now feared
that thc young woman has made away
with herself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

While playing in the street. near the
court house, yesterday forenoon. the
4-ycar-old son of VIM. Wasgatt. who
lives in Winthrop court, was knocked
down and run over by n carriag sc, but
escaped with n bruised arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

Maranocook and Annabassacook are
free from ice and open to fishing.
Commissioner Carleton has received
word from Sebago lake that an IS
mound landlocked salmon was caught
there. the first part of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25
4 Gard.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on n so cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar IL 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
Sowditch & Webster, Einsman K Co.
f. y. Courtemanche, e. *. Partr idge,
Arthur Tet!ault, Temple Pha rmacy,
John COughlin, Augusta
A. Il. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
Robinson Il Co. Chas. Ward & Co.
g. H. Beane. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

Hon. p. O. Vickery and Hon. II. Q.
Stanley have returned from Swan lake.
where they enjoyed so-e right royal
snort with the squaret. ed trout and
Iandlocked salmon. They caught all
they wanted and their friends are now
enioying the result Of thair skill with
tho rod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family ev-
arv day. Let us answer it today. Try
Tito. delicious and healthful dessert
prepared in two minutes. No boiling. no
haking, simply add boiling water and
eel to cool. Flavors:-LemOn. Orange,
Dasnberry and Strawberry. Get a pack
aye at yonr grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

y. W. Foster, East side. was cutting,
yesterday, rich l9-pound cheese that
was taken from the steamship Califor-
man. which lately foundered on the
Rams Island ledge in Portland harbOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25
SUPERIOR COURT.
Kennebec County. April Term. 1900. Hon. Q.
G. Hall. Presiding.

W. S. CHoATE, Clerk.
G. w. HESELToN, County Attorney.
a. l.. MCFADDEN, Sheriff.
L. A. SMALL, StenoSrapher.
Augusta, April p.
This morning, ii was found that only
one case remained for trial to the jury
at this term. ana by agreement Of the
parties it was referred to the presiding
judge with the right Of exception. The
jury was then finally excused.
The case referred to was then taken
up and it is Roderick Mcdonald VS.. w.
*. Atkinson to Recover the sum of 49,
for clothing. the plaintiff having been in
the clothing business Mt Eead1ield. The
account covers a period from 1913 to lS9.
ana the defence is the statute Of limita-
tons 1t was soon found that plaintiff )
books Of original entry We're not in court
ana the case was continued, plaintiff t.
paY defendants costs of this term. &. &.
Stevens appeared for plaintiff and Beano
x Ieane for defendant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

F. Il. Wood Of Hanowen, may be
said to be overstocked on those fine
r"frigerators. White Mountain" ana
White Mountain Grand" Such condi-
tons occasion favorable prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

The first installment of the 93rd
Maine report has been received at the
State library. The whole of the issue
allotted to the department is not vet
in. but as soon as that comes the work
of sending them out to the different
towns and states Will be commenced.
But slight demand for the travelling
libraries is now expected For the
time being, the demand from the farm
ing districts has ceased and it is yet
too early for the demand to commence
from the summer resorts. \ few of
the libraries are being sent out. but
there is not the steady and unceasing
demand that there was a short time
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

The committee on public buildings,
with Col. Stevens. examined the pro-
posalS and designs for a new chandelier
in the rotunda, yesterday. Designs
We're presented by The Mitchell Vance
60. of New York: McKenney & Wa
kcnncy & Co, Boston. In addition to
the new chandelier n new window will
take the place Of that now over the
door. The new window will be circu-
lar in form and will be of opalescent
glass. The window will b. double and
viii have an electric light between so
that the State seal, this being the de
sign which has been decided on, will
be shown both in the rotunda and to
those on the street. Designs for this
were shown by Reddng Beard & Co.
Horace j. Phipps & CO., Lewis G..
Flagg & Co, and {. II. Farley of Port
land.
In addition to these improvements.
clusters of lights on either post at the
sides of the entrance will take the
place Of the bronze arch on top Of
which the eagle is now perched. over
the entrance to the grounds.
No decision was made regarding any
of the bids, but the. matter will be de
cided in the cOul So of a. week or 10 days
when the matter has been more thor
oughly looked into.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

The spring cleaning is delayed this
year, on account Of the repairs in the
rotunda. a fine calcine plaster dust
has worked its way into everything
and until the canvas curtain is down
the work throughout the building will
not be commenced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

These companies filed articles of in
corporation at the office of the score
tary Of State, yesterday:
Rapp Fireproof Construction CO..
organized at Kittery. April 20. for tn
purpose Of dealing in and constructing
fire proof flooring under the Rapp pa
tent. with $4,000 capital stock. OF
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President. Charles II. Carter of
Arlington; treasurer. Herbert W.
Hayes of Newton. Certificate approx
ed, April 20, 1900.
Norton Iron Works. organized at
Portland. for the purpose of manufac-
turing and dealing in architectural
iron, with $4,000 capital stock. of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President and treasurer. Lewis
&. Norton of Everett Certificate ap-
proved, April 20. 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-25

REPERTOIRE.
MONDAY EVE.-Love and Law.
TUESDAY EVE.-Captain's Mate.
WEDNESDAY EVE.-Pay Train.
THURSDAY EVE.-A Race For Gold.
FRIDAY EVE.-The Wheel Of Fortune.
SATURDAY EVE.-The Fatal Message.
MATINEES.
TUESDAY-The Fatal Message.
WEDNESDAY-Love and Law.
IIURSDAY-Captain's Mate.
FRIDAY-A Race for Gold.
SATURDAY-The Pay Train.
Prices. Evening 10. 20. 30c Matinee,
10. 2Oc. Seats on sale ut kiusman's Drug
Store, Friday, April y.
anr1N l1t
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hardly worth the candle take a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They will
cleane your stomach, tone up your
liver and regulate yorr bowels
making you feel like new man,
For sale at the Post Office Drug
Store.
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Treasurer's Report.

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Special Notice.

w. S. Beebee, Dentist, Register
ed, Kootenai Co.. I3aho, can be
found at Beeler's Hotel, Boomers
Ferry, Idaho.
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A full line of rubbers and
arctics at the K. T. Co.
-Shoes at the K. T. Co.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-18
TESTIMONY ENDEO...
Brought Out Against Respondent Bug
bee at Woodstock Tuesday.

Woodstock, Jan. l6.--At a session of the
court held last evening several witnesses,
among them a number OF Dartmouth stu
dents testified to Emcrtons good DISPOSE
tion, temperate character, etc. Some owl
dencc also went to show that Bugbee re-
ccived his facial injuries in "a drunken fall
from his cart after the tragedy and not
as he said at EmertonS hands.
Al this mornings session more evidence
of the same character was introduced.
Sheriff Spafford and Dr. Hoffman were
again recalled and testified to seeing blood
marks in the snow at Giles store on the
night of thc homicide.
The respondent was on the stand short
time this afternoon to testify a. to a con-
versation with his stcp-son at the state
prison. lie did not say how many time s
he struck Emerton as he didn't know.
This concluded the testimony in the case
which began a week ago.
T.. G. SouthEate opened the case for the
prosecution followed ~ \. G. Coke, coun-
sci for the respondent. Gilbert A. DAVIS,
the respondents counsel and Statc'., A.
torncy Sargent will make the closing ar
guments tomorrow and tho case will
probably so to the jury in the forenoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-18
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE
The Verdict of Jury Against S. M. Bug
bee at Woodstock.

Woodstock, Jan. 1.-THE jury i'm the case
of Solim NJ Bugbee, charged with tho
murder Of Robert Emerton, retlrrcd "A
vcrCict at $50 o'clock this afternoon Of
murder in the second degree. Sentence
was deferred.
The closing arguments began this morn
ing. Gilbert a, Davis for respondent,
urged that he he acquitted on the ground
of self defence or that at most a verdict
of manslaughter be returned states At
torney Sargent made an cNha uStiVe review
of the testimony, which, he claimed, show
ed that the RESPONDENT was the aeglessor
in the ARRAY. That the raspondcnt's coun-
sci failed to show that he Mas in such
a condition as TO warrant the use of a
deadly weapon. That there was SUFFICIENT
evidence of malice and premoditation 10
warrant the jury in returning "A verdict of
murder in the hr,t degree, Iudgo TY!crs
charge occupied about an hour ard the
ease went to tho jury at i:3O o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-18

hearty hand-shake with host and hostess
the guests were invited to the dining room
where a fine rcpaSt was served. The com
panN then returned to the parlor, where
the Rev. Mr.. Carleton offered prayer aE
read a poem of his composing. He also
presented Mr.. asl Mrs. Elmer with an
oak dining table, a rocking chair the gift
Of little granddaughter, Genevieve El-
mer, years of age; several pieces of gold
and silver, books of poems and large
picture of the grandchildren. Mr.. Elmer,
in few brief remarks thanked the donors
for their tokens, and wishing all present
many years of happiness. All Joined in
singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds"
farewells were said by all, with wishes
for many years of happiness. Rus
sell Elmer of Brattcboro. Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Foot of Malone, y. y. also
friends from Middlebury, Weybr.dge
Cornwall. Bridport, New Haven, Panton
and Addison numbering nearly 200. were
present both afternoon and evening The
Oldest person present was Mrs. Jewett, who
has passed her 9Oth birthday. Baby Wins.
who is but six weeks old. was the young
est.
Erwin Adams wife and son returned to
their home in New Hampshire Jan. 18Th
Mrs. Eyllc Forbes is somewhat better.
She with her daughter is visiting her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. s. W. Elmer--Alice
Hayward has gone to SiXton's River to
attend school-Mr. Ripley of New York
was guest of Will Wood last week
Loya, Smith and Lora L. Clark are in
Richford this week visiting E r. Guliey
and wife.-Thc j0th anniversary of IN"
marriage Of Mr.. and MIS-. Wright Elmer
was celebrated in fine style day and even
il 2 on Jan. 9th.-Carlton Jones, Russell
and Harriet Smith, Mae and Harold
Crane are quite sick with wEooping cougA
~. \. Stocklc has been on the sick list
the past W., k.--lIoward Clark cut his foot
quito badly chopping i'm the woods last
week. he is now able to be out Mrs.
Helen Smith Is spending the week i'm PAN
ton with Mr.. Charles Barber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-18
DENMARK'S FINAL OFFER.
viii Accept Four Million Dollars For
the Danish West Indies.

New York, Jan. l7.-Capt, W. V, Christ
mas. Dirckinck- Homfeld Of CopenhlEen.
who has been in this city, has gone 10
Washington. He is one Of the accredited
agouts of the Danish government in the
pending negotiations looking to the sale TO
the Unite, States OF the Islands of 81.
Thomas ST. John aud ST. CroiN known rs
the Danish West Indies. Capt. Christmas
said before leaving that he believed the
negotiations in progress would soon reach
n satisfactory termination. The price trst
demanded was thirteen millions. theu 10
was reduced to seven and a half millions
but now the Danish government is willing
TO accept four millions which sum will
about enable the authorities of D,umdrk
to pay the colonial Indebtedness.