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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
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4 WAS DRUNK"
Is Only Excuse Of Mur-
derer PIummer Bacon.
Mann Arrested and Both Ar.
raigned at whitefield, Nh.
Bacon Claims That Murdered Man At.
tackled Him First. -

st. Johnsbury, VT. April 26.-Plum-
mer Bacon. farm hand. who was ar
rested last night. charged with mur-
defins John Young, alias Sawyer, a.
Whiteiield, N. H., Monday night. was
taken to New Hampshire. at 9 o'clock,
this forenoon. by Deputy Sheriff Fol-
iahsDee. The train was due in White
neld at III O'Clock. A large number of
townspeople were at the station when
Bacon left,
WIen questioned. today. concerning
the tragedy bacon said: II was drunk
or never would have got into this
scrape."
He said he had not known Young
very long as the latter had recently
gone to Whitefield from Ashland.
Young attacked him first, Bacon ad-
ded. and jumped on him and kicked
him. Then Bacon said he procured a
rifle and fired at his antagonist. Ba-
con ctated that he had been drinking
for a week. He says he realizes he is
in a serious predicament.
Whitefield. N. H., April 26-Bernard
Mann, who is alleged to have been
present at the home of Lorenzo G.
Ash. Monday night when John Young
was shot and killed, was arrested, to-
day. at the home Of Plummer Bacon,
in the town Of Dalton. Officer Fred AL
drich of Whiteficld, and Chief of Police
Oscar Smith Of Dalton. who made the
arrest. brought Mann here and locked
him up in the local Jail pending further
investigation. He made no resistance.
Mann is not charged with the murder,
but is held as probably knowing the
details of the shooting and having as
sisted Plunmer Bacon whom the ..u-
thorities accuse of the shooting in his
escape.
Mann is a nephew of Bacon. The Ba-
con home is two miles and a half from
the Ash residence, which is also in Dali
ton. just over the line from Whitefield.
Mann refused to make any statement
to the officers when he was arrested.
Bacon and Mann were 10th arraign-
ed in the local court court. this after
noon. Bacon being charged with the
of Young and Mann with being
an accessory before the fact. Both
waived examination. Both were held
without bail for the September term of
the superior court at CtlebrOok and
we're ordered committed to the county
Jail at Lancaster, 1t was arranged that
they should be taken to Lancaster, late
his afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The three great power stations now
being built on the Canadian side OF
Niagara Falls will havetan aggregate
output of 2S5.000 horsepower. Ulti-
mately one of the companies. the On
tario. will add to its output so as to
bring the total to 100000 horsepower.
It is estimated that the grand total Of
the worlds present hydro-eIectric pow
eris 1.4ss,O00 horsepower. of which the
Canadian stations will represent more
than q per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

A movement is under way to organ
iZe Il professional ball team in Show
hogan this summer. There is a wide
spread feeling among those interested
in the game that good team would be
a paying institution. Since the old days
when the Skowhegan team was among
the hest in the State. there has been
but little interest Ill the national game,
and that of "A spasmOdic nature. There
is strong interest in the game here
which if properly managed ought to
support a successful team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The birthday anniversary of Mrs.
Susan Totman was observed in a very
quiet manner. Tuesday. Her son,
Everett was with her from Waltham,
MASS. and the day passed very pleas
antly. Mrs. Totman has been in ill
health for several days past, but is
now recovering we'll from the effects
of the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
OAK GROVE, 7; KEISTs, 4.
A Warm Game. Wednesday Afternoon,
at Central Maine Park.

kcist's business Of this city was defeat
ed iy Oak Grove Seminary at the Central
Maine park. Wednesday afternoon. by a
score of to 1. The game was quite
closely watched, as it showed the relative
strength of two teams which have been
practicing hard for the first public game
which should decide to Il great extent
their regulations. The principal features
of the game were the hitting of Farley
for Oak Grove and of Lanning and Perry
for KciStS. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The ladies of the Guild of the Metho-
d1st Society, gave Mrs. Flanders. who is
a worthy member and about to move
a"ay, very pleasant surprise party,
this week. and presented her with a sill
YER cream ladle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Among the interesting facts about
the new Pennsylvania railroad tunnel
and terminal in New York are these:
Total cost. $50, 100000. in addition to the
sl0.o0O.60O for the station site. on
which were about 300 dwellings,: daily
train capacity, 900; passenger accom-
mediation daily. 100000; men at work,
about 10000; time required for trip
under the Hudson, two minutes.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The following real estate transfers
nave recently been recorded from this
town: Ann NJ. Pulsifer to F. S. Wood
man, 81; Ivory Lowe to Milton Phil
brook, 81; William Emery to E. J..
Lawrence. ct al, $40; Silas Bates, ct AL
to E. ]. Lawrence. ct al. $500; Law
renee. Newhall & Page Co. to Shaw
nut Mfg. Co, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Israel B. Merrill died, Tuesday, at
Lewiston. from Bright's disease. Mr..
Merrill was born in the town of Bow
doin. April 26. 1887. but removed with
his parents to Lewiston in early life.
In 1862 Mr.. Merrill was united in mar
riage to Miss Elizabeth D. Beane of
Lewiston. and two sons were born to
the couple, both of whom died in in
fancy. He served in the Civil war. A
widow and two brothers survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
YEARS NET GAIN.
Massachusetts Order Of Golden Cross
Shown to be Prosperous.

Boston. April 26-At the fourth annual
session. today, of the grand commandery
of Massachusetts, United Order of Col
den Cross. held in Berkeley hall. Grand
Commander w. A. Newton of Everett.
reported that IL new communicates had
been instituted during the past year. The
membership upon Dec. l. 1904. was 5iS7 IL
net loss of 1875 during the year; but a large
number of new members have been ini-
tiated during the year so there was a
net gain in the jurisdiction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
Both Men Lodued in Jail.

Lancaster, N. H., April z6.-Plummer
Bacon and Bernard Mann. under arrest
in connection with the death of John
Young, of Whitefeld, were brought
here. tonight. by Sheriff Drew and lock-
ed UP in the county jail Neither would
comment upon the case and after eat
ing hearty suppers, retired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
COMPANY n. WINS
competitive Drill With Co. M. oil
augusta, Wednesday Night.

VIM pdny H.. n. q. s. NJ. Of Water
cnt;,.I LUZ the third time in three conse-
Az, competitive drills with Co. M. of
for susta' has shown herself in superior
ton. anu has merited the congratula-
jps.. which the announcement Of the
ses decision as caused. At o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Fast day will be observed here in
ABOUT the usual manner. The post
once and bank will observe the day
with usual holiday hours, and the Ii
brary will not be open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Rev. j. 3. Reardon of the Universal
list church. officiated at the funeral of
the late Sanford J. Baker, which was
held. yesterday forenoon. The body
,,..e nIaced i'm the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

1iocolu and Anon Baker of Bing-
him Lewis Baker Of Moscow. Mrs.
webster and Mrs. Moore also of Bing-
ham we're in town. yesterday, to at
Ind the funeral Of the late Sanford
l. Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

A box containing a gallon jug and a
quart bottle of whiskey and minus an
address. was seized at the American
Express Company's Office, Tuesday. by
Sheriff Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

has been awarded to A. D. kierstead.
A modern sprinkler has been purchased
and it is the intention of the commit
tee from the Merchants Association,
which has the matter in charge to have
the dust "laid low"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
Chas. e. McLauqhIin Of BANGOR.

Bangor. Me. April 26.-Charles L. Nc
laughlin. for nearly 80 years in the har-
ness business here. died instantly. last
night. at his home. He was about 20 years
old and unmarried. He leaves two sis
tiers. Miss Abbie Mclaughlin of Boston.
AND Miss Laura Mclaughlin of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

About % members Of Oakland Lodge.
~ II. w, and Hamilton Lodge. D.
~ II vent to Waterville. Tuesday ev-
ening. by invitation o. Waterville
Lodge. A. o. q. W. The party re-
.,,rnsd at a late hour well pleased with
~. ~, evenings entertainment. The drill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

At q meeting of the fire department
at Engine hall, Tuesday evening, the
old officers were reelected. James l..
GillilIan is chief, and Nathan Thomas
and Arson Savage assistant engineers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

F.. H. Wood is taking the place of
r 3. F. Bates on r. F. d., No. "a. the
latter being confined to his home with
the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Nelson BIethen returned. yesterday.
m his home in ThOrndike, after few
DAVIS visit with his daughter. Mrs. Sid
new Wentworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Arnold TOtman. who has been pass
ing a few days at his home here, has
returned to his studies at the Universe
ty of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Rev. ]. j. Hull, financial agent for
Maine Central Institute. has been eX-
tended an invitation to deliver the Me-
mortal day address at Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Daniel G. Robinson of Boston, was in
town. Wednesday, called here by the
serious Illness of his aunt, Mrs. Gardi-
ner Malbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Miss Sadie Gowen. NJ. c. l.. 'o3. has
secured good position as a teacher iT
one of the Knox, Me-, schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Mrs. Fred c. Dow entertained a
party of six tables at bridge whist,
Wednesday afternoon. at her home on
Madison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Sam Wing went to Brunswick.
Wednesday. to attend the opening of
the new chapter house of the Zeta Psi
Fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The measles are rather numerous at
present. There are four cases at Cedar
croft Hail, Misses Eva Springer. Flora
WEIGH, Annie Clark and Flora Lucas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The postoffice will observe holiday
hours today. All the places of bust
ness will be closed for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Mrs. Horace Parkman and two chill
dren of Portland. are the guests of Mrs.
Parkman's sister. Miss Helen Pratt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Everett Totman returned to Waltham,
Mass. Tuesday, after passing Il few
days in town with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

F. l.. Smith of the Pittsfield Electric
Co., was in Bangor on business, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Miss Clara Cornell, who is to sue
coed Miss Hayward as assistant in the
High school, will commence her duties,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Dr. Edwin A. Porter is among the
members of Meridian Lodge. F. and A.
NJ, who will attend the Grand Lodge
at Portland, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The w. e. T. u. will meet at go,
this afternoon, with Mrs. Annie Frost,
Main street. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Dr. V G. Totman of Bar Mills. for
merly Of this town. has been here on Il
short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

S. NJ. Haseltine of Dexter, is the
guest of his brother, j. S. Haseltine
Nichols street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Alfred H. Lang was in Augusta,
Wednesday. in attendance at meet
ing of the Sturgis Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
SKOWHEGAN.

The Coburn Aqueduct Company are
relayinG their pipe along North Ave-
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
PITTSFIELD.

T. G. Lancey is in Boston on BUSH
ness, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

There will be a baseball game this
afternoon at Fairview park, between
Skowhegan High and the town team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Samuel r. Harding went to Boston
Wednesday morning, for visit Of
several weeks with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Miss Eolia S. Bray went to North
east Harbor. Tuesday. where she has
Il position in drug store for the sum-
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

There will be no recitation depriods
at Maine Central Institute, Thursday
or Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
OAKLAND.

HI. Hunton went to Readfield, yes
terday, OH business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27
FAIRFIELD.

The Fairfield High school will so to
Gardiner, today, to play the local team
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The Junior '6S Club was entertained
at the home of Miss Alice Lawrence,
Tuesday evening. The prizes were won
by j. P. Lawry and Mrs. w. A. Archer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The regular meeting of Good Will
Rebekah Lodge. No. 80. will occur. this
evenin. There will be a rehearsal of
the degree staff at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

At the regular meeting of Merry
meeting Chapter. No. 81. o. E. S.
which will be held. Friday evening,
there will be work and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Mrs. Robert Cole of Fairfield, with
her two children. is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. F. w. Kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

The Past and Present Club met with
Mrs. Frecland. Wednesday afternoon.
The regular program was carried out.
and very pleasant hour passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Harry Perkins passed the day,
Wednesday. in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Weiidell keene of Portland. was il
town. Wednesday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

this town. is here few days on busi-
ness. Mr.. King was in i'll health for
some time, but is now enjoying the best
of health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Charles PeasIee's children, Edna and
Helen, are ill with scarlet fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

= - 3 = sf
given by the degree staff of the Water
Vile lodge being an especially pleas
ing feature Of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-27

Arthur King Of Augusta, formerly Of
, 1905-09-27
In the Dark
By CAMILLA ]. KNIGHT
Copyright, 1905, by Camilla ]. Knight

1t was early and very few of the
chorus were in their seats. The con.
ductor left the platform and came to
the contralto section.
Good evening, Miss Clover" he said.
II have to be away tomorrow at your
lesson hour. Can you come Wednes-
day at 5 instead?"
Certainly" she answered. THAT
will be all right"
I'll introduce your neighbor to you
while I'm here. Mr.. Osborne, Miss
Leighton. You ought to be acquaint-
ed, sitting here side by side. I've
never noticed you say a word to each
other"
The girls bow was very cold, the
mans more cordial, and one might
have imagined a twinkle in his eye as
he said:
THANK you, Mr.. Fielding. l think
the members of a choral society should
be friendly"
That's right, that's right. Just like
one big family, you know. By golly,
though, | wouldn't have believed it of
you, Osborne, to sit beside a pretty
girl during rehearsal after rehearsal
and not get acquainted with her. AT
your age I'd have thought of some
way to overcome the conventions, but
now you're properly introduced, so it's
all right. Miss Glover, he's eminently
respectable-ancestors In the Reyolu-
fiop aud oil fhufO and hn "o1lyaH
away c%huckling.
Glover, little white Clover" muir.
INJURED the man. The girl turned to-
ward him Indignantly.
ooh, of course we're strangers" he
went on, "all the stranger strangers
because we agreed to be. Most people
Just happen to be. But since we gave
out that it was by mutual consent 1t
can't be the fault of either of us, SO we
are both eligible to acquaintanceship.
Now, don't look at me that way. Field
ing thinks he has done the what-you-
call-it and all to introduce us, and you
ought to be grateful. See, he's looking
1t us now with a 'blasS-rnII-my-chil-
Qren' air. He must think 1t strange
that you act so cold and distant. Come,
thaw a little. I'm inclined to be friend.
ly. So you're taking lessons of Field.
ing, are you? Vocal or instrumental
Vocal" she answered, land he
wanted me to join the choral" Then
she added p%etulantly, II think there
ought to be an aisle between the on
tralto and bass seats"
do your I like it better this way"
he said comfortably. 1--WE been won
dering for weeks If you'd yer speak to
me-"
, 1905-09-27
Wines of the Ancients.

1.-THE tombs of Benz Hassam,' said
an %antiquary of Chicago, ARE interest
ing on account of their realistic paint
ings. In these tombs, which are 5000
years old, there are many pictures Of
drunkards. Drunken men, waving wine
cups in both hands, are being carried
home by sneering slaves. Drunken
women lurch through the streets, fol
lowed by little hooking children. All
this, mind you, 5000 years ago.
Alexander the Great used to hold
drinking contests. He who could drink
and carry off the most wine won.
Promachus, the skilled ~Promachus,
won a gold cup from Alexander by
drinking fourteen quarts Of wine
Fourteen quarts!
1.-The Romans used to serve at their
banquets wines eighty and a hundred
years old. They would mix with these
wines turpentine, resin and sea water.
Thus, they thought, a fine flavor was
got.
az once tasted a wine 200 years Did.
1t was so thick we had to dig it out
with a spoon. It's flavor was SO hor-
rible that ~turpentine, resin and sea wa
ter would no doubt have improved it,
Chicago Chronicle.
, 1905-09-27

Il wanted to get my seat changed,
but the committee said nc changes
could be made after the seats were
once assigned
did your l never thought Of such
a thing. l like this seat"
"You are i~nsufferable," she declared
scornfully.
"Oh, no; only sociable"-very cheer
fully. Don't you enjoy the work this
year?' But before she could answer
If. indeed. she intended to-the rehears
al began.
Between numbers and during inter
ludes Osborne lost no opportunity for
making remarks, many Of which were
so amusing that she could not help
smiling. She was having q hard task
to keep up the barrier of reserve she
had built, for In spite of herself she
was forced to admit that 1t was good
to be near him and to hear his voice
again.
Suddenly, at the end of q chorus, the
electric lights grew dim and went out.
Mr.. Fielding was equal to the occa-
sion and began at once to talk.
Now, keep your seats. There's no
cause for alarm. This thing has hap
pened before and you see I'm alive
yet. Don't strike matches, boys. l
remember one time
Mr.. Fielding" broke in a voice from
the side door, 1--WE just had a phone
message from the plant, and there's
been some accident to the machinery,
SO that you won't have any more light
tonight. The janitor is on the way
with a lantern, and We'll try to get the
crowd out comfortably"
THANK you" said Mr.. Fielding.
"We'--
"Mr. Fieiding''-a voice from the
, 1905-09-27

Earliest to greet us in spring are the
bulbs, d%affodils, jonquils and narcis-
suses. These, likewise tulip bulbs, should
be planted in the earth in autumn, TAX
ing root and then resting till March and
April. Pansies are approved home
beauties, too, but to make them bloom
early the seed should be sown in the
late winter in window boxes or in cold
frames and the young sprouts trans
planted into the garden bed. If you
have shaded spots where little sun
shine comes, remember the ferns-just
the wildwood ferns that live from year
to year and need only room to grow
and a little enriching of the soil.
Lastly, no d%ooryard effect is perfect
without its spaces of smooth green
grass. MARY ELIZABETH HART.