Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-29
STATE HOUSE.
Rain Needed to Prevent
Forest Fires.
Work of Dairy Instructor Plan.
ned Out for Year.
Grand Lake Clear Of lce-Fast Day
Fishermen.

Fast day was very generally observed
at the Capitol, Thursday, and while a
few of the clerks had work to do which
necessitated their presence in the build
ing. the majority of tine departments
were closed. and the officials and others
employed in different capacities en-
braced the opportunity offered by the
beautiful weather. and took a day Off
Quite number of the fishermen among
me heads OF departments sought Cob
bosseecontee early in the day, where
they enjoyed themselves to a greater or
less extent. according to the number of
hsh they caught. AS no bulletin of the
catch was posted at the Capitol, yester-
day, its exact size is matter of specu-
lation, but it is known that one official
caught three trout. AS that gentleman
however, does not wish 20 see his name
III print until he has landed a fish that
will weigh at least more than two AMI
half pounds. his wishes must at this
time, be respected.
Forest Commissioner Ring has just
returned from trip to Washington
county. where he has been looking over
matters in connection with Indian
township, and was ut his office in the
department, yesterday. Mr.. Ring re-
ports that rain is very much needed
throughout the State. and that in the
southern part the forests are getting
into very dangerous condition as re-
CARDS fire. He also says that the ut
most precaution should be used by all
parties visiting the woods, in the care
of their fires.
The warden system is now fully
established, but the territory to be COW
cred is so great. ana the appropriation
so limited that it is impossible for the
forestry department to cover the terri
tory in satisfactory manner with
wardcnS. One or two small fires have
already occurred in Washington coun-
ty. which We're, however, extinguished
with little loss.
Commissioner Ring reports that the
ice is practically out Of all of the lakes
in tie State. with the exception of
Moosehcad and Rangelay, and that in
each of these lakes it is SO weak that it
will so, soon. The ice went out of
Grand Lake, so that it was clear, Fri
day. The drives on the small streams
are going hard. and here, as well as
elsewhere. rain is greatly needed.
Governor Cobb has received an in
vitatinn from the Forrest Monument
ASsOcia ton to be present at the unveil-
ing and Gedica ton of the statute and
monument erected to the memory of
the southern chieftain. Lieutenant
General Nathan Bedford Forrest. at
Memphis, Tenn, Tuesday, May Is, but
will be unable to attend. because Of the
meeting OF the executive council, which
will be held Friday, May 10.
The commissioners of inland fisheries
and game viii he in session at Hotel
Warren. in the town of Warren, at
1850 o'clock, Wednesday, May 3, for
the purpose Of holding a hearing on a
petition asking for the closing Of the
tributaries of Smith pond, in the town
Of Warren.
DR.. A. G. Young, secretary Of the
state board of health. has been at
Lewiston for the past few days. in
veStigating the cases of smallpox
which have been discovered in that
city. and in Auburn. The disease is
said to exist in a mild form. and all
precautions will be taken to prevent
its further spread.
An adjourned meeting Of the Maine
state Dairy Association was held at
The department of agriculture, yeSter-
day. Among those who were present,
beside Commissioner Gilman. We're
| Senator Alden of Winthrop. c. L.
Jones of Corinna, Prof L. F. Hitchings
of Waterville and Capt. f. E. Phil
| brook of Portland. The main question
under consideration was that of lay
irg ont the work of the State dairy in
structor for the coming year, in con-
| formity with the laws enacted by the
last Legislature.
! The Capitol was invaded, Friday
| forenoon. by large party of students
of the Belgrade High school. There
were 80 in all, and they passed most
| enjoyable hour in looking over the
building. and in having a general good
| time.
| Warren P. Doughty of Gray, who
has been appointed clerk and stenogra-
| pher to the enforcement commission.
was employed at the Insane hospital
| for several years in the capacity OF
| clerk.
| The following corporations have filed
| their certificates of organization at the
| office of the Secretary of State:
George II. Dore Coal Co. has been
organized at Kittery for the purpose of
doing a general business in mining
coal and other minerals with $4,000
capital stock of which nothing is paid
in. The officers are: President, Hor-
ace Mitchell of Kittery; treasurer. S. J.
Morrison of Portsmouth. N. H. Certif1-
cate approved April %. 1905.
National Brick and Stone Co. has
been organized at Augusta for the pur-
nose of doing a general business in
brick and stone. mining coal. etc, with
$500 900 capital stock of which nothing
is maid i'm. The officers are: President.
IL. ]. Coleman of Gardiner; treasurer,
w, $. Lee of Augusta. Certificate APP
proved April 25, 1905. i.
Crockett Fish Co. has been organized
at Rcckland for the purpose of con-
| a,ot;ng n general fish business with