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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
STATE PRINTING,
Hearing in Representa-
tives Hall Last Evening.
Various Officials Heard by
Committee.
In Reference 20 Printing in Their De-
partment5.

Tho continued hearing on the mat
ter OF State printing took place in
Representative hall at S O'Clock. last
evening. before the joint committee OF
the House and Senate. At the time Of
the opening of the hearing the hall
was we'll filled but as the evening
passed on the audience gradually
melted away until ut the time when
the hearing was concluded there was
Il very small number present
The hearing was devoted 10 listen
ing to reports Of the various depart
ments on the volume of printing done
in their departments and to STATIC
ments as 10 the necessity OF the
amount done. drawn out by questions
by different members OF the commit
tee.
Among the men WHO were heard
We're l.. L. Carleton Of the fish and
same department. Stt:c Librarian
Carver. President Fellows of the Uni
vcrSity of Maine. Col. T.. G. Farring-
ton of the railroad department. State
Assessor Pottle. Adjutant General
Farnham and Col. Milii.en Of the
pension department.
The iirst witness of the evening WAS
Mr.. Carleton ANA he was questioned bv
the committee in regard to the report
of 1904 ana other reports. He stated
that the statutes provided for 3aO0
copies TO be printed. When questioned
rs tC the advisability of condensing
certain parts Of the reports. he stated
that such II thing could be done, but
that Sucn Il step would necessarily
weaken the efficiency of the work He
thought perhaps the list of wardens
might possibly be changed. but if that
were done it would not be an itcmiznd
account Sucn as the statutes provide.
He stated that the copy was prepare
by him and that he read the proofs
and the printing WAS executed by the
printer strictly according to his orders
and the instructions given by him.
Questioned about the need OF the num-
Der of copies printed. lie said that there
had never been year when there WAS
not Il greater demand than the 5000
copies supplied. and that it has been
found necessary each legislative year
for additional copies to be printed to
supply the demand, usually the L"giS-
sand extra copies. ii being necessary 10
reset the report in order to get them.
state librarian Carver was the next
witness folloN IN" Mr.. carleton. He WAS
also questioned regarding the volume
If the printing in his department and
as to the matter Of til" distribution Of
III" same. He had prepare, q list "f tn
minimum number OF copies the library
could get along with. He was question
ed more particularly il. regard to th''
number of copies going to Libraries %
the state and as to tn" advisahility Of
the same. He said that he considered
the libraries Ora Of :hc most desirable
places Cor reports ana tia: he thought
that such distribution lad lessened the
demand for copies in :his department.
President Fellows Of the University
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House..

In the House. "larI cider had the
"nor during the latter part of the scs-
sion. 1t aprcar.l under suspension of
rules from Representative stevens CT
Portland i'll the form Of I. bill which in
ciudeS cider win tn" prohibited wine.
ale, porter, strong beer lager beer ami
al othcr distilled spirits when said
cider contains more than three per
cent. of alcohol. All Ci these fluids are
declared intoxicating within the mean
ing o. the chapter, bu. this enumcra-
ton shall not prevent any other pure
Or MIXED liquors from being considered
Intoxicating.
Representative Ciannett of Augusta
resented Il petition Of =. +. Cobb and
81 others of Perkins III favor of an act
20 prohibit the hunting Of ducks iii
MerrEmectinc nay on the eastern river
and on the Kcnncbcc river below the
Gardiner and Randolph idge by the
use OF gasoline launches.
An act amending the act authorizing
4: topo~ra phic survey OF the State was
introduced by Kinsntn of Augusta.
The act gives the cOn.nEis sion on the
it'll" Of Statr survey commission to in
Cludr in lis WORK the topc graphic, ny
drogranhc ana geological surveys OF
The - ltr. The commission is to be re-
iirhurScG for all necessary expenses
he chairman to have an annual salary
0f S600 and the remaining members $500
each.
Johnson of Watcrviiln. introduced q
!'SolvP in favor of til" Maine Central
Fair Association. The resolve provides
the sum of 5000 to he aprl Cpriated an
l.ually for thu Central Maine Fair AS
.,ociatiOn provided that society shall
annually appropriate an equal amount
md in addition thereto for premiums
in the following classes: $i00 in inter-
csts OF dairy products; $3.50 in interests
rf a cattle breeding: $3.50 in interests OF
morse raising: $500 in interest of sheep
re sing: and SO each 70" the following.
To encourage III" growing of swine, in
interest Of poultry raising. i'll interest
cf fruit raising: and for encouraging
the exhibitions of Industrial products.
Whitmorc of Brunswick. presented an
act to Incorporate III" city of Bruins
wick This act is not to take effect I'M
i'll it shall have been accepted in Il
special town meeting within five years
Of the passage rf the act. The act pro-
vides that liz, municipal authorities
shall consist Of Z mayor. council Of
rot less than five or more than seven
members. 10 be denominatcd Il board
OF aldermen. 1t provides 70" March
elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
STATE HOUSE.
Many Important Meas
ures Introduced, Tuesday.
The Cakes Bill Reported Favor.
ably by Committee.
Hard Cider May be Included Amona
List CT Prohibited Drinks.

Although the sessions of both
branches were not long, yesterday
morning, there was ample time for Il
NUMBER OF important matters to be in
troduccd. On account of the time linn
II which expired, yesterday. on meas
ureS Tor private and special legislation.
there was arist Of bills. resolves and
petitions on this class of matter that
found its way into the Senate and
House. incidentally, the time limit on
measures OF this sort was not EXTEND
ed as has been done many times by
former Legislatures, on account of ac-
ton Which the Senate took on Senator
Allen sharp relnonstrance against it.
The Greer WAS presented by Senator
Stetson of PcnobScot as usual but it
failed to pass. But down in the House
this WAS the cue for the appearance OF
measures of all sorts bearing upon pri-
Nate or special legislation which found
their way to the secretary's desk.
Among these measures was one Whi1h
created considerable merriment-a bill
to prohibit the sale of cider containing
over three per cent. of alcohol. This
is the latest blow at the perpleXing
prohibition problem and its appearance
is apropos to the Sturgis bill which
will receive an airing before the tenn
perancc committee, this afternoon.
senator Staples bill to abolish the
State liquor agency and the Oakcs
bill providing for non-feasance OF duty
by sherifIs ana others which the COM
mittne on legal affairs has reported
ought to pass.' But the Cakes bill
Senator Staples Of the committee is
prone TO let so without protest and he
will lille :. minority report, this morn
ing. This means that the bill will b"
contested strongly in the House or
Senate when it appears.
Another important bill that appeared,
yesterday. was the one to raise the
Governors salary from $1,000 a year, as
at present. to 5000.
Both branches will re-assemblc at 10
O'Clock, this morning.
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is amended by striking out the words:
Where plaintiff or his attorney of
records resides III one county and de-
PENDANT in another the debtor may be
commanded to appear before such
magistrate in any town in the county
Were the defendant resides"
Whltmore OF BrunsW lex. presented a
petition u allow an open season of
"he month from March 20 to April 20.
On black duck N Mcr.ymeeting bay.
Percy of Bath. introduced IL petition
OF Augustus \. Percy ana 10 others OF
i'alh. asking that tie open season on
wood drcks, black dlclls, feel ana gray
tuck shall be from sept Is to April l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

webb Of Brunswick. presented an act
to amend Section "3 of Chapter of the
Revised Statutes relating to town and
city bylaws and ordinances. The act
provides that cities and all towns ct
lsh ana adopt bylaws and ordinances
regulating ihe purchase and sale OF az
tirlcs usually bought of old junk deal
crS and dealers iii secondhand articles.
Representative Webb Of Brunswick.
introduced an act providing that the
owners and proorietors of all burying
grounds shall keep them surrounded
with Il suitable and substantial! fence
ana for neglect to build and maintain
such fence shall forfeit not exceeding
500 which will be expended under the
direction of the town i'll which such
buryinc Gr"dnd is located III building
or keeping the fence in repair.
An act relating to the support of pa
tientS in hospitals was introduced by
Euzzel of old Town. The act provides
that any person not having Il pauper
settlement in this State who shall be
received into Il public or private hospiR
III for treatment under !, ticket sold to
NM DN inc wv Iltl vi iIlhiiftS'I VI SAl'll
hospital shall without expense to the
town " here the hospital is located be
cared for ny the owner or manager I'M
til able to leave the same.
An act additional tn CHAPTER 80 of the
Revised Statutes relating to mechan-
les liens. WAS presented by Gray of
I.aris. The act provides that whoever
shall shoe or cause to be shod by his
EMPLOYEES any OK. horse. mule or other
animal by direction Of consent of own
ers shall have Il lien ON animal shod
for his reasonable charges for shoeing
the same, Including the materials fur
,.iShed. Such lien shall have prece-
dence over all other liens or incum-
ORANGES.
Smith Of Madison. presented bill
an act to amend Section IS of Chapter
ia of the cvised Statutes relating to
the relief OF poor debtors. The section
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

management of the institution or or
SdniZation known as the HOLY Ghost
and Us Society" located in Durham
particularly III regard to the care ana
education of the children connected
with and under the management in this
place, and praying that the Legislature
take such action as it may deem ad-
yisdble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
The Sunshine Of Spring.

The Salve that cures without scar IS
DeWftt's Witch Hazel Salve. Cuts,
Burns, Boils. Bruises and Piles disappear
before the use of this salve as snow ps
fore the sunshine of spring. Miss II: NJ.
rio,,sjv a ffiicted with fever sore that was
very painful. DeWitt's Witch Ha izs
Saive cured me in less than a Week; Ges
the genuine. Sold by Bowditch, "epster
A. Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
Deserved Popularity.

To cure Ccnstipation and Liver troubles
hv gently moving the bowels and acting
as a tonic to the liver. take Little Early
Rsers. These Famous Little Pills are
mild, pleasant and harmless, out eHectlvs
ana sure. Their universal use for many
years is a strong guarantee of their popl-
iar;ty and usefulness. Sold by BoWdltcn'
Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

y successful dance was held at tho
Augusta House. last evening. attrn'ird
~ nclrlv $50 r'c'nberS or the Lccislr-
lurn. their wjvny. AMI invited guest.
Music WAS furnished bv Dennis orChes-
ira. Refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
oAkRQScn MALE QuAR1E17E

w aus partridge, 1st Tenor; Edward H.
,' % Tenor: J. w Beck. LIST Bass;
r.? l. Lowell. "a Bass. May be en-
So lor concerts and funerals. Tele-
."one Mr.. Wass. l&-1a feb1ld1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

The committee on legal affairs had
an especially warm hearing on several
important matters. yesterday among
them the much-talked of "Oakcs bill"
IN executive session the committee.
after a ~hlrp debate which prolonged
the session until after I o'clock in the
evening. reported ought to pass. Til"
report, however. WIS nearly, but not
quite unanimous. Senator Staples alone
being the one who will file :; minority
report of ought not to pass.
Tic bill is An Act to amend Section
50 of Chapter % of the Revised Stat
utcs by inserting after the word wit
ncsses'' in the 9th line. the words "a:Iy
sheriff deputy sheriff or county attor-
ney who shall Wilfully or corruptly re-
fuse or neglect to perform any of the
duties required by this section. shall
be punished by fine not exceeding $1,000,
OF hy Imprisonment not exceeding one
year"
TIE following amendment was Of
ferred by Representative Morey of
Lewiston. but would not go with the
committee which. after considering the
amendment. reported favorably on the
bill in original draft:
at shall be the duty of the sheriff.
deputy sheriff and county attorney of
each county to prosecute each holder
of United States license for the sale
OF Intoxicating or malt liquors within
his county. The sheriff. deputy sheriff
and county attorney in each county
shall present to each grand jury set
ting within his county every holder of
Il United States license for the sale Of
intoxicating or malt liquors.: and. in
case AN Indictment is so found, the
county attorney shall diligently prose-
cute the person so indicted. No county
attorney shall mol pros or place upon
the special docket any indictment
found for the illegal sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors or on any search ana SelZ-
ure process unless so ordered by the
presiding justice of said court and in
his presence And in case any sheriff.
deputy sheriff, county attorney shall
fail to perform his duty hereunder. it
shall b, the duty Of the attorney gem
eral Of this State upon petition of 10 or
more taxpayers of the county IN which
such sheriff, deputy sheriit or county
attorney for the violation OF the pro-
visions of this act.
The committee on legal affairs also
reported ought to pass on an act in
addition to chapter 10 OF the Revised
Statutes. relating to the sale of land
for taxes James l.. Dyer and Scott
Wilson Of Portland appeared in favor
of the bill. There was no opposition.
On an act amending section IS Of
chapter of the Revised Statutes,
Messrs. Wilson. Dyer and Joseph H.
Hutchins Of Portland appeared in its
favor. against A. &. Stilnhen. opposed.
The committee voted that the bill
ought to pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15
oH. SMITHS SANiTARIUM
"ensy Years Experience in Male
and Een,ia n;sa.s>e

An :, ana remaie Diseases.
methoTqssS diseases treated by my private
be oh,s; S3ie and sure Beard can
desired TH AT my Sanitarium ii so
free oorrespondence and consulta ton
lcpes ''efs answered in plain envs
Eex C DR, SMITHS SANTTARIUM,
feblldsmee. sss street, PORTLAND. ME-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-15

Hon. Peter Keegan of Van Buren, APP
Feared in behalf of an act to extend the
charter of the Van Buren, Trust Co. on
which the committee voted ought TO
pass.
The committee voted to take from the
table an act to incorporate the Mer-
chants Trust 90. of Portland. II. NJ.
Payson appeared in favor Of the bill in
new draft which the committee consid-
cred ought to pass.
Fen. r. F.. Tracy of Winter darbov
appeared in behalf of an act to incor-
Continued on page lOD
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Committee Hearings.

''hc 81 the i.iost important hearings
helu ny any of the committees, Tues
oaE, took place before the committee
OH mercantile affails ana insurance on
pl!l, an act To establish a law uni
FORM with other states relative to in
Sulante policies.
This is the same bill that was before
the Legislature of 1903. 1t originated
from 4 recommendation of the commit
tee appointed l.y the Gov ernor Cleaves
s. Ieral years ago on uniformity OF leg
lSlation. A similar committee was an
pointed by 81 different states of the
Union and in this meeting in Denver,
col. il 1901. They agreed to recon-
mend to the various states certain
charges in legislation among them the
repeating of the arbitration clause in
olicies of insurance.
The committee made it.; report to the
Legislature Of 1908 when they attacked
both the wisdom OF this provision and
is "onStitutionaity as 1t deprived the
| Insured of its tights to trial by jury
Wncn the only question at issue was the
amount Of the loss and provide for
an arbitration of TIL. amount by these
N'4- iNoN'V bi'li s'iSNi''.
The proposed bill vas advocated by
Hon. Charles r. Libby Of Portland,
chairman Of the committee Oh uniform
| ity of legislation. and by Senator Clark
Of Hancock county. who introduced the
bill Albert Woodman, Esq. of Port
| land criticised certain methods of ar
! bitration and Horace Purinston OF Wa
ttrvilic uphoidms the same lines.
There was a large array Of people in
opposition to the proposed change. rep
| rcsentinG all parties affected thereby.
| The remOnstrance WAS represented by
| Leslie c. Cornish OF this city. who iii
| the opening statement made an espec-
| tally earnest and eloquent appeal. Dur
| ing the course of the hearing Mr.. Cor
| nish brought out thu: only 4 1-3 per
| cent Of the losses of the leading COM
panics of the country adjusted in this
State during 1914, were submitted 20
arbitration.
Mr.. Cornish was followed by Hon.
George T.. Macolnber. representing the
| insurance adjusters; Maynard S. Bird.
| Esq, of Rockland. representing the in
surancc agents; MeSSrS. Leavitt. preSi-
dent. Rogers secretary. and Stetson
treasurer. of the Patrons NATURAL In
surancc Co. of AndrosoOggin county:
MessrS Hammond, president and Per-
ham secretary Of the Oxford county
Patrons Mutual Insurance Co.: W. Mil
Ter Of the Dirigo Mutual Insurance Co.;
Hon. c. W. carr. insurance Commits
siOncr; Rep. +. y. Merrill of Skowhc-
gan, and Hon. George G. Wing of Au-
burn.
4 Very larg" number Of letters and
letitians from leading citizens and
prominent business houses and men,
Lsrs Of the Grange from all over the
State wore also introduced: all in terms
commenting the practical workings Of
tho present policy and demonstrating
against any change.
The hearing WdS one of the most i'm
rortant of the session and Il large num-
Der was III attendance besides those
above mentioned. 1t did not conclud,
until 6 o'clock, when the committee
went into executive session. Action by
the committee WAS deferred.
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What Shall We
Have for Dessert?
This is an important daily question. Let
.: answer it to-day. Try
Je/I-O.

Americas most popular dessert Received
Highest Award, Gold Medal, Worlds Far
s.. Louis, 1904. Everything in the p1s,ekage;
add boiling water and set to cool. Flavors:
lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry,
Chocolate and Cherry. Order package OF
sacb favor from your grocer to-day. Zoe.
When YOU make Ice Cream use Jell-O ICE
CREAM Powder. All ingredients in the
nackage. At all grocers. = pkgs. for Csc.
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Sale!

Souvenir Views Of Augusta.
Churches, Streets, Public
Buildings, Togus, Cobbossee.
contcc. etc. Large MedaIIions
and Prints reduced from IS &
25 to IS & IS cents. Unmount-
cd Prints, IL e. IS cents. Full
limo Of Photographic Post
Cards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-01

( FELL into
. QUARRY

Buffalo, June 1-Prate, wicked ele-
phant belonging 10 the herd of Ringing s
circus, was killed Tuesday afternoon in
the Jamerthal stone quarry In Fillmore
avenue, at the spot where Arthur r. Pen
nell the lawyer. and his wife, who OBJ
tained such notoriety in the Burdick muir
der case, went to death when their auto
mobile dived over the cliff.
For a month the elephant had been
ugly. and his death was decreed by the
circus folk. who intended TO kill the ami
NAL this afternoon.
The big brute. that weighed more than
four tons, was shunted in a car TO a
spot near The Jamerthal quarry, which is
only a short distance from the driving
park where the circus showed Tuesday.
When 10 o'clock came the execution
ers. a band OF circus employees. had blocks
and tackles ready to choke the animal
TO death. In the midst of the prepara-
tions, Pirate. with fierce trumpeting, tore
loose from his chains
Down the street a block he numbered
trumpeting. At the edge of the Jamer-
thai quarfay he turned the huge body
galloping fell over the cliff TO the bottom,
70 feet below with a terrific impact. He
was dead when the pursuing circus folk
reached the quarry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-01
DOCTOR SUES
GIRL FOR
$4,000

Pittsburg, June 1.-Dr W. w Camp
bell young physician OF McKeesport'
has brought suit against Miss Rose Brein-
reiter, OF that place. for breach OF prom
ise to marry. lie places the damage done
to his affections at $4,000. The plaintiff
asserts that he became acquainted with
the defendant in January, 1904, after
which he started 10 keep company win
her at her home In McKeesport.'
He alleges he proposed marriage In Feb
ruary. and that May &. 1905. was set TOT
the day OF their wedding. Campbell says
that since their engagement he has not
kept company with any other woman
and has been deprived Of all opportunl
ties OF marrying.
II Is further said that the defendant
put the plaintiff off from time 10 time
relative TO their engagement and then
refused 10 marry him. bringing him into
contempt and ridicule among his friends
and relatives 10 whom he announced
the engagement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-01
A GIANT
CRACKER
ALARM

stamford. Conn. June Mrs. Charles
II Baldwin. whose husband is a broker
in New York. has found a new use for
frecrackers BY exploding a giant cracker
over their heads Mrs. Baldwin put 10
fight a couple OF burglars who were try
ing TO force entrance 10 her house I'm
Sound Beach. Conn, at midnight Tues
day.
As they fled she fred a couple OF shots
from a revolver The shots did not takc
effect. Mrs. Baldwin was alone in the
house al the time. save for the servants.
Her husband was In New York To
the police she gave this story last night:
IL was awakened by the buszing of
the burglar alarm and the Barking OF our
dogs Through my open bedroom window
! saw two men trying 10 force the
kitchen window.
"Mr. Baldwin was not at home. and |
was frightened. I got my revolver. Then
I thought OF some irecrackers we had I'm
the house picked out one OF the
largest. lit a.. and when II was about
ready 20 explode hurled IL at the two
men.
frightened as I was. I could not help
laughing. Both men fell on the ground.
huddled up In n bunch They then rolled
over and over. After waiting second
or two they got up and ran of through
the fields.
"I fred a shot or two after them. lust
to intensity their fright. Then ! went to
the telephone and called the police"
Mrs Baldwins home IL In a lonely
neighborhcod.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-01

BOMB SHIP
STARTS OFF

New York. June 1.-The four -masted
schooner Goodwin 5toddard sailed yester-
day with dangerous cargo-gasoline and
dynamite II is a government cargo for
San Juan, Porto Rico During the trip
no steam viii be raised In the donkey
boiler for hoisting sails. and nothing hot
will be served
Mastering his crew of ten, Capt Miller
said Lads. this ship has got TO be
man handled this trip. and II there's any
mothers son OF you afraid of his job
nows his time TO go ashore II ] catch
any OF you striking a match or hitting
up a pipe overheard you go
II was some time before tug could
be found with skipper brave enough
TO take the schooner out. The rigging
was waiting with all sorts of danger
signals--bg red flags fore and aft and
on all the masts-notifying all craft TO
give her a wide berth. The captain will
lay course away from the usual one
to Porto Rico. for fear of collision.