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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
BLONDIN GUILTY.
The Jury Says Murder in the
Second Degree.
Out Six Hours--BIondin but Little
Affected by Verdict.
The Usual Motion for New Trial Will
Be Made.

Boston Dec. 16.-Murder in the sec
oni degree was the verdict returned,
Monday. against j. Wilfred Blondin
who for more than two weeks has
been on trial in the Suffolk county SUI
perior court charged with wife muir
der. The jury was out almost six
hours when the announcement came
that verdict had been reached. The
verdict was received with evident dis
appointment by Rlondin who after the
jury retired expressed firm belief that
he would be acquitted.
Immediately after the jury had made
its report. Judge Braley congratulated
the jury and the counsel for the fair
minded manner in which the trial was
conducted and especially congratulated
Blondin's senior counsel, James F.
Owens. for the able manner in which
he had conducted the defence under
so trying circumstances. Then the
jury was discharged and the sitting of
court adjourned without day.
BlOndin was taken back to his cell
at Charles Street Jail to await action
on a motion for a new trial which his
counsel will make, based upon eXcep-
tons taken during the present trial.
Mr.. Jacques, junior counsel, also
stated that the defence was in posses
sion of new evidence which he believed
will materially strengthen it's case if
a new trial is granted.
Attorney General Parker, Monday.
said the commonwealth was perfectly
satisfied with the result of the trial.
Mr.. Owens said the defence felt that
it would be improper to make any
statement at this time, but he believed
that the start already made would re-
suit in ultimate victory,
Monday was devoted entirely to the
closing scenes in the trial as all evil
deEce was in at the Saturday adjourn
ment. The case was given to the jury
just after o'clock. Shortly after 6
o'clock the jurors asked that they be
taken out for supper. They We're taken
to the hotel and returned an hour later
to resume their deliberations. Just
after 10 o'clock, word was brought TO
tho court room that a verdict had been
reached.
At 1870 Blondin was brought in.
There was little in his appearance to
indicate what was passing in his mind
as he settled himself comfortably in
his accustomed position in the prison.
er's cage. When the jurors filed in
five minutes later, however. a flush
appeared in the prisoners cheeks and
he leaned forward as if attempting to
read his fate in the faces of the II
men. Five minutes later came the at
torneys followed by Judges Braley and
Stevens. The jury was then polled
and in reply to the usual question by
the clerk the foreman replied that
verdict had been reached.
I'VE find the prisoner guilty of muir
der in the second degree" said Fore
man Battles.
AS the words were uttered, Blondin's
face became flushed and he stood with
hand appraised looking at the jurors
long after they had resumed their
seats.
Judge Braley then thanked the jur-
ors and counsel in the case.
The final proclamation of adjourn
ment then was made by the crier and
Rlondin was taken to Charles Street
iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
JUMPED INTO SEA.
Crew of Astral Rescued from
Mt. Desert Rock.
Taken OFF by Capt. Sorensen Of the
Tug Clara CIarita,
Who Saved Them One by One at Great
Personal Risk.

Rockland. Me-, Dec 16.-The Boston
tud Clara Clarita, Capt. Sorensen.
which has been working in the bay in
connection with efforts to raise the
schooner Davenport, Monday, rescued
the crew of wrecked tug Astral, who
have for several days been storm bound
men were released from their unpleas-
ant predicament by the bravery ana
good judgement of Capt. Sorensen,
who went 70 the rock in a row boat at
much personal risk and with consider
able difficulty. When the boat had APP
preached as near as it was safe to go
the men jumped into the sea one by
one and each was in turn pulled into
the boat and all"were safely trans
ferred to the Clara Clarita. Several
of the crew were quite badly frost bit
serious injury.
The person who periShed at the time
the Astral struck the rocks was Frank
Cummings. the mess boy, who was be-
numbed by the cold and unable to do
anything 10 save nll1SelI Wnen washed
into the sea.
Capt. Rood of the Astral and his
men speak in the highest terms of
Lightkeeper Robbins, who did all in his
power to make them comfortable in the
limited quarters and was specially kind
to those who Jared the worst from the
misfortune. Mr.. Robbins fortunately
had good supply of food on hand and
so no one went hungry. Capt. Sorensen
also comes in for expressions of heart
felt gratitude as well as praise for the
courage and wisdom displayed in eff
fecting the rescue.
Capt. Rood of the Astral says that he
lost his bearings owing to the dense
vapor over the water which accom-
panied the extreme cold of the biz
card of last Monday and Tuesday.
Capt. Rood says that while the tug
was high and dry at the first low tide
after she struck the next tide changed
her position until finally she slipped off
into considerable depth of water. 1t
is likely that she is a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
CAPITAL GOSSIP.
CONTINUED from page -

have to be content with three member
o. the House and such small states as
New Hampshire and Vermont VIII pc re-
duced from two each to one each Whers
as such states as Wyoming, Titan, ldaho
and Montana will increase from one eacn
to two each and eventually much more
than that. 1t is well understood that the
number of representatives IN the I1ou .se
has we'll nigh reached the limit, beng ooo
in the next House. and that hereafter the
number of constituents to "A congressman,
rather than the number of congressman
will be increased. III.
can politics to form combinations OF
votes the balance in legislation Will rest
largely with the middle western states,
although the influence or men OF superior
mental attachments, from whatever sec
ton they come. cannot be eliminated. BUT
lust as Presidents have come mostly
from the Mississippi valley IN the last
generation SO will Speakers OF the House
of representatives and chairmen of big
committees New England will not be-
come a nonentity, by any means, but It,
great legislators will have greater ODDS
to battle against in securing honofs thai
their predecessors nave.
Fx-C;oy Powers has been made chair
man of a subcommittee to consider bill
appropratng about 81 ,Woeoo to the people
of Hawaii on account of what Is known
as the fire claims. The committee ON
territories has had n vast deal of legls-
Iation to consider in connection with
those islands in the mid Pa iiic and Gov.
Powers has had charge of nearly all of il
on the House side of the Capitol. There
are several people here from the Islands.
trying to get the legislation through at
this session of Congress. Gov. Powers
subcommittee will probably give some
hearings on the bill before the holiday
recess, which will begin next Saturday:
The entire Maine delegation in The
House will probably be in Maine by the
beginning of next week, as they will pre-
fer passing Christmas and New Year at
home to remaining in Washington. ne
Southern resorts will receive large con-
tingent of the present Congress, eSpec-
tally of those who are too far away to
return to their own dOmiciles. Some viii
probably go down to the West indies
particularly to Cuba.
There is much suppressed excitement in
Congress just now over the proceedings
down in Venezuela, lest Germany and
trying to make the NeneZuelans pay theii
debts. The discussions in private are OF
a very pronounced character, as empha
sizing the belief that the time may not be
far distant when we shall have to SteI
in and order the two big nations off oui
preserves. Ii is a surprise that some oil
the more radical members and senators
have not before this turned themseive:
loose. The conservative men, leaders Oi
the party. would not of course. give rein
to any such proceedings. A strong hope
prevails that the situation will clear it
self but President Castro is demonstrate
ing sucl resistance and such recklessness
in the knowledge that the United States
viii ultimately defend him from annihi-
lation, that grave fears are entertained
in some quarters as to the outcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
CAPITAL Notes.

The treasury department, Monday,
received a contribution of 1851 As.
If opportunity offers there will be an
effort to SECURE the ratification of the
new treaty with Spain before the adj
journment Of Congress for the Christ
mas holidays. The treaty has not yet
been made public officially but all Of its
terms have become known. 1t was
signed at Madrid, July last. The
agreement proper contains 81 articles,
comprising the usual details of treaties
meant to secure amicable relations be-
tween nations. In addition there is an
informal agreement confirming the new
relationship between the two countries
created by the war with Spain and de-
claring the Paris peace treaty to be
still in effect.
Former Representative Samuel
Rorofsky of Boston, has suggested to
President Roosevelt that he urge upon
Congress an appropriation of s5o,0O0.0Oo
to be used in relieving the distress Of
the coal famine. Mr.. Borofsky says IN
his letter that with money to back the
President he could appoint a commits
sion to enter the coal fields and within
IA days there would be coal enough at
reasonable price to end the suffering.
The letter has been acknowledged by
Mr.. Cortelyou, the secretary to the
President. who states that the Presi-
dent is considering the subject of the
coal famine most carefully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
THE ADD!E NJ. LAWRENCE
Will Be Launched at p. NJ, Today
by Percy G. Small! al Bath.

Bath, Me-, Dec. 16-(SpeciaD.-At
o'clock tomorrow noon, the largest wood
en- sailing vessel built in the State. this
year will be launched from the yard of
Percy & Small. 1t is the six-masted
schooner Addie N. Lawrence, which Will
be launched from the same cradle and
by the same builders that built the six
masted schooner Eleanor \. Percy. Or
account of the size of the craft it is ex
pected that q large crowd will be in tn,
city TO witness the event and extra pre-
cautions are being taken to prevent any
accidents which might temporarily delay
sending the craft into her native element
LauncninSS at this season, however, are
extremely difficult on account of the
strong wind and tides, while the immense
quantities of drift ice, at times alter well
made pans.
The Addie NJ Lawrence is named for
mss Lawrence, the charming daughter
of f. J. Lawrence of Fairfield, and she
has accepted the invitation to act as
sponsor for the craft. The vessel is own
ed by J. S. Winslow & Co. of Portland
owners of the largest fleet of coastwise
sailers along the Atlantic seaboard. The
craft is designed for either the carry
ing trade or for off-shore work although
she Will probably be used as a coal car
rier The dimensions are as follows:
Length on keel, 1924 feet; breadth Of
beam, 1873 feet; depth of hold. 22.2 feet.
The gross tonnage is 2S07 tons and the
net 21J5 tons.
Capt. W. r. Kreger of Fairfield. one
of the best-known Maine shippers and an
able mariner. who formerly commanded
the SchCOners Sarah c. Ropes and Ma
thanIel T. Palmer. has been selected to
command the Addie NJ. Lawrence. Capt
kreger has been in the city several weeks
inspecting the construction of the vessel
ana is thoroughly convinced that his
charge will be one of the best launched
from a Maine yard, this year. The Law
renee vii! launch practically ready for
sea, although it is quite probable that
she will be unable to leave the city for
some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
BUILDERS DISCOURAGED
At Unsuccessful Attempts to Test the
Monitor Nevada.

Boston. Dec. 16.-The repeated post
ponement of the trial of the monitor
Nevada due to boisterous weather has
discouraged the builders and John S.
Hyde. vice president of the Bath Iron
Works. left for Washington, Tuesday,
to see if the course might not
be changed. At this time of the year
the Cape Ann course is usually rough
and as the Nevada has but two feet
of free board. any considerable sea ma
terially reduces her Roadway. Mr.
Hyde wired the navy department, to-
night, asking for a postponement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

Hon. o. r. Bachelor, Judge of the
Skowhegan municipal court. has pre-
pared the draft Of a new bill to be
submitted to the Legislature at its
coming session. making material alter
ations in the present law establishing
the authority of the court. BY the new
bill. the entire act. after the first sec
ton. is struck out, and an essentially
different law substituted. The most
Objectionable feature of the present
law is the limited jurisdiction confer
red. Judge Bachel.er's bill amends
this by charging both the criminal and
civil jurisdiction of the court. giving il
cognizanCe of all civil actions wherein
the debt or damage claimed do not ex-
coed one hundred dollars, and the de-
PENDANTS. or one of them. or trustee.
resides. or has a place of business in
the county. Under twenty dollars. this
jurisdiction. with one or two except
ions. is exclusive, above that amount,
concurrent with the supreme court.
Another material alteration is in the
number of terms. Hitherto the court
has met for the entry and trial of
civil cases on the first and third Mon
days of each month. but the business
of the court has not seemed to war
rant two terms a month. and the new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
MASTER OF SITUATION.
Gen. Nord Proclaimed President of
Hayti by the Troops.

Port au Prince. Hayti, Dec. 16.-Gen-
eral Saint Felix Goblin, minister of the
interior and opponent of General Nord
in the contest for the Presidency, has
sought refuge in the United States le-
cation.
There has been much firing in the
city and state of great excitement
prevails.
All the military authorities who have
been supporters of Seneque Pierre's
candidacy for the Presidency and
therefore opposed to Gen. Nord. also
sought refuge in the consulates
Gen. Nord is acclaimed President by
the troops and seems to be master of
the situation.
Firing continued. this afternoon, in
the streets but the foreign residents
are in no danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
FAIRFIELD.
Eastern Star Fair.

Merrymeeting Chapter. o. T.. S., No. g.
of this town. gave a sale, supper and en-
tertainment. Tuesday evening. The hall
was open in the afternoon for the sale OF
fancy articles, aprons and candy. All
the tables were well patronized and good
sums were realized. Supper was served
in Files hall from $50 to 7. and over So
was realized from the supper. After the
supper adjournment was made to Mason
ic hall. where Female Masonry" was
demonstrated in a most able manner
with the following officers in the chair:
Most Iliustrious High Mogul.
Mrs. f. f. Wheeler
Sister Royal Panjandum.
Mrs. F. E. Hammond
Sister High Muck Muck.
Sister Hobble- Hoy, Mrs. F. H. Neal
Sister Gibble Gobbe. Mrs Joseph Sawyer
Sister Linen Draper. Mrs. +. G. Herring
Sister A. +. 4 A. NJ, Miss Jennie Eaton
Grand Inner Guard Of the Temple Key
hole Mrs. X. A. Clark
Grand Outer Guard of the Temple Key
hole.
Two Candidates,
Mrs Foye and c. G.. Piper
Organist, Mrs. Stephen Wing
in a manner which could but make the
Masonic brothers present envious to such
degree that they have been engaged
to assist in the installation ceremonies
which will take place in the near future
Mrs. ID. w. Foye as Sister Mary Walk
err. received the degrees in mamie:
which won admiration and applause from
all.
c. c. Piper, the victim who was dis
covered within the secret chamber and
given the choice of initiation or death.
took his medicine like a man, and be-
came an honored member
Mrs. 6. NJ. Chapman, Most IIlustrious
High Mogul. presided in very able man.
ner and was supported by a most able
degree staff
Mrs. Marion Leslie of Waterviile. as
Sister Mary Yelling Screech, was Wis
itor to the lodge meeting and made a
bowling good speech in the interests of
woman's rights.
The sale, supper and entertainment of
Merrymeeting Chapter was great sue
cess, and about s75 will be realized from
the affair
The various tables were in charge OF
the following ladies:
Candy table-Mrs. Small, Mrs Purinton
Mrs. II. l.. Holmes and Miss Lidie Nye.
1ancy table-Mrs. c. G. Totman, Mrs
". A. Hill, Mrs. F. E. Hammond and
Mrs. S. T. Lawry.
Apron table-Mrs. d. w. Foye and Mrs
E. L. Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
NEWS NUGGETS,
Brought by the Wires from the North,
East, South and West.

The police at New York, arrested
tuesday. Gustave Kersten, his wife and
his sister. Margaret Kersten, and re-
moved to Bellevue hospital six young
women found in a house occupied by
the kerstens. Physicians reported
that three were suffering from threat
ened abortion. The Kersten women are
held pending an investigation and
kersten is charged with aiding and
abetting in criminal abortion. The dis
covery was made through the Kersten
women leaving an infant in a hallway,
boy seeing them and notifying the
police. Three of the witnesses gave
New York addresses and the others de-
scribed themselves as EHa Brady. 90
years old. milliner, 40 fremont avenue.
Hartford. Conn; Christania PinkIe. 20
years old. Newark, N. j.; and Ada Car
son. waitress. Is, Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

At meeting of the council of the
Skowhegan Mems Club. Monday even
ing. it was voted to hold banquet
sometime during the month Of Janu-
airy, and a committee was appointed to
make arrangements. An effort will be
made to secure the attendance OF
speakers from other parts of the
State. as well as the most talented of
those in this vicinity. The program
for the regular meetings for the greater
part of the winter has been completed,
and includes the following: Dec. 10,
lecture by George Otis Smith of the
United States geological survey, on
The National Irrigation Bill" with
remarks upon the same subject by
Lewis Anderson; Jan. q. illustrated
lecture by D. Wilder Colby "Photog-
raphy," and discussion of the advisa-
bility of replacing the old bridges
across the Kennebec: Jan. IS. discus
sion of report of committee appointed
to investigate the matter of town gov
eminent for Skowhegan: Feb. 6, adj
dress by Hon. L. L. Walton "Legisla-
tive Procedure and by Hon. z. n.
Merrill. Methods of the Third House,"
Feb. 20. address, ]. w. Manson of
Pittsfield. The State of Name"
March 6. illustrated lecture on Bible
manuscripts, Rev. H. w. Kimball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
LATEST FROM CARACAS.
Castro Urges Foreigners to Keep Cool
British Is Building Fort.

Paris. Dec 16.-The Matin, this morn
ing. publishes n dispatch from Caracas
saying that Il great many of the British
and German residents of Caracas have
sought out President Castro and ex-
pressed to him sentiments favorable 20
Venezuela. President Castro eXhorted
the foreigners to keep calm.
The press of Caracas publishes violent
ly worded articles against Great Britain
and Germany.
The dispatch says also that almost all
of the political prisoners in Venezuela
who were released by President Castro
have gone to Caracas to join Gen. Matos
instead of aiding the President in the de
fence of the country.
Another dispatch to the Matin from
Caracas. says: THE English are bui!d-
ing fortitications in the environs of sax.
Felipe. in case of an armed conflict Ven
Remington rifles and some cannon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

Fire broke out in the second story Of
the building on North street known as
the 'Old Depot" Saturday evening,
and gained such Roadway before the
department arrived that the building
was almost entirely destroyed. 1t was
the property of f. N. Merrill, and was
occupied by two families, those of AL
bert Roderick and Mike Bullet. A
large part of the furniture was saved
by prompt work on the part of neigh
bors and friends, but the building will
he total loss. The flames started
around the chimney in the second
story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
Dill act directly on the
3E1 ~ "'o liver; cure constipa-
- 1AIk ~ ton, bilousness, sck-head-
ache, indigestion. iis aSisss

low, decrease a workman's wages peiow
the standard of fairness.
Chairman Gray, in a further discussion'
said that if the companies in presentihs
their side of the case make the point that
they cannot afford to pay an increase IN
wages, then the commission will near
what the miners have to say on the sub
iect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

Sheriff Pennell took possession of the
stock of the American Clothing Co,
Monday afternoon, on a writ in favor
of the Sawyer Boot and Shoe Co. OF
Bangor. The store was opened, last
spring. by L. Goldberg, and the enter
prise has proved unsuccessful. The
liabilities are understood to approxi-
mate $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
COAL FOR BOSTON.
Over 5000 Of Anthracite and B;tu.
minous Arrived, Monday.

Boston. Dec. 16-Through arrivals
from the long delayed fleet of barpes
together with two foreign steamships.
Boston received 35,067 tons of coal, of
which 1901 was anthracite and 1905
bituminous. Much of this was landed
on the wharves. Tuesday, and its
arrival will bring ABOUT a distinct i'm
provement in the fuel situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

The French scientific mission to the
island of Martinique has reported to
NJ. Doumergue, the French minister of
colonies, that since the crumbling of
the cone of Mont Pelee. the Blanche
river has been completely obiterated
by lava and that ashes are spreading
over the valley of the river to dis
lance of three miles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

day evening, in the vestry of the Con-
gregational church. by an instructive
and pleasing lecture delivered by
George Otis Smith, on 1.-The Work of
the United States Geological Survey"
Mr.. Smith has had several years ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17
SKOWHEGAN.

An informal social was held in the
vestry of the Methodist church, Mon
day evening. A pleasant time was en-
joyed, and number of the church and
congregation We're present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

W. A. Hill. the roofer, who has been
putting a roof on the new Marston
worsted mill in Skowhegan, has finished
the job and now has job of roofing in
Oakland, which he will commence on I'M
mediateIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

perience in this department of the gov
eminent service and is thoroughly ac-
quainted with his subject. The Mems
Club were guests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

Dill provides for only one term each
month, on the first Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-17

Miss Alice Brown of Waterville, is
spending a few days with Mrs W. A.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-07
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Merryman c: Holley have moved their undertaking parlors to No. 11f West Adams St. where they have fitted up the most up-to-date office and chapel in the city.