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Sharp County record., 1905-02-17

atty OF course DEATH and punishment less ought be
substituted.
The murderer for lust controlled by the brute element Of his
of death The prospect of imprisonment which the least
gune tempered by the hope OF pardon escape nearly
potent deterrent the vision of the gaows the electric chair and
the passions hate and lust in the breast of the woudb murderer
likely be subdued by the threat of death speedy and sharp
than by that OF confinement prison Life intensely and
Versaly sweet than liberty.
The present governing the punishment of human being who
has taken the life Of another flexible in its application Our
Of justice without discrimination 1t distinguishes in its penal
ties between murders OF great aocy and dbaon and homicide
without distinct malice premedaon and the extreme penalty Of
the law is inflicted only for murders of the first class
the experience of police officials that burglars and other
professional thieves will avoid the risk OF capture
argument prove that the penalty deters them from
ting the greater crime? .
the death penalty should be abolished the custody Of murder
and of all prisoners sentenced for life would the
prison officials much hazardous The of desperate
would be attended BY increased dangers because killing of
the murderer than the for his original inflicted
Moreover those less than murder which punish
able with imprisonment for life would for many obvious
quenty be accompanied by murder
Thus the abolition death penalty, instead of increasing
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Sharp County record., 1905-02-17

Franklin Smith, an old citizen
of Howard county died last week.
Mr. Bivins, aged 90 years died
recently near ST. Paul, Madison
county.
Sharp County record., 1905-02-17
NrrraHtty If the Jntltrttnlt
nf tlf Dfath pRnalty
By NJ. j. SUGHRUE.
Assistant District Attorney OF Suffolk County, Mass

pEAKING generally OF capital punishment there certain
kinds OF MURDERS involving great debea;ion and atocy,
for the punishment OF which believe the death penalty
should be retained The fear of death is the strongest de-
terrent OF such crimes The murder that is inspired by
lust intense hate likely to be prevented by the
fear OF the penalty OF death than imprisonment for life
any number of years.
Crimes OF certain ought to be punished by the
Sharp County record., 1905-02-17

The Record office for legal
blanks.
Sharp County record., 1905-02-17
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Sharp County record., 1905-02-17
CHAMBERLAIN'S STOMACH AND
LIVER TABLETS. UNEQUALLED
FOR CONSTIPATION.

FOR CONSTIPATION.
Mr.. A. r. Kane, prominent
druggist of Baxter Springs, Kansas,
SAYS: "Chamberla,h's Stomach
and Liver Tablets are IN my judg'
ment, the most Superior preparation
of anything IN use today fur conSu'
patton. They are snre IN action
and with no tendency to nanseat'
or srlpe." Eor sale by all drug
gists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Annual Session of the Grand lodqe,
NJ e. O. p

The 18th annual session Of the
Grand Lodge. N. f. Q. P. Of the State
of Maine, will meet in Waterville,
April 5th at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at the
Elks hall. This meeting will be open
to all past Wardens of the order. At
this meeting a large number of repre-
sentatives are expected to be present
from various parts of the State. in
GLIDING the Supreme officers of the
New England Orders.
Extensive preparations have been
and are being made to make this oc-
casiOn one of the grandest successes
which have ever been held under the
auspices of the local lodge On Tues
day evening. April 4th, the Waterville
Lodge. No. 221, N. f. o. P. of this
city. will hold. in honor of the officers
and members of the Grand Lodge, a
reception and ball in the Elks' dane
ing hall, the reception to begin prompt
ly at O'Clock. terminating with the
grand march. At o'clock, which will
be led by the Grand officers of the or
der. All members of the WaterviIle
Lodge are expected to be present. each
on with the privilege of bringing an
invited friend. On Wednesday even
ing. beginning at 100 o'clock the Wa
terville Lodge will hold special ses-
sion in which several candidates will
be initiated by the degree team. Fol-
lowing these exercises there will be
extempOraneOus speeches BY prom
inent officials represented by the va
rious orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
SENTENCE DEFERRED.
Gessler Rosseau Will Be Examined a.
To Sanity.

New York, March leicester ROsseau.
the dynamiter who was convicted of send
ing an Internal machine to the Cunard
Line steamer umbria, and who also has
confessed to having attempted to blow up
the statue of Frederick the Great at
Washington. was not sentenced. today
Instead. when he appeared before Record
er Golf in the court of general sessions
sentence was indefinitely deferred.
When Rosseau's case was called his at
torney presented an affidavit questioning
the prisoners sanity and asked that a
commission be appointed to examine him.
The recorder asked Rosseau several ques-
lions. In reply the dynamiter said that
some of the things he had done appear
ridiculous to him now, but he assured the
recorder that he never intended to take
any life
In asking the court to postpone SEN
tence. counsel for Rosseau told the re-
corded that he had had a number of con-
versations with the prisoner in regard to
his past life
Il learned from him that in 1892 while
In New Orleans he suffered a sunstroke
md severe mental depression followed"
said Mr.. kiefer. his attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Funeral of Late Calvin Wesley.

The funeral services over the remains
Of the late Calvin Wesley Taylor OF
Winslow were held in the Winslow
Congregational church at o'clock
Friday afternoon. J. E. SimOnton OF
Ellsworth was the presiding clergyman,
and the eulogy which was pronounced
by this distinguished clergyman was
ore which, for depth OF feeling and
beauty of utterance has seldom been
heard in the vicinity of Waterville.
Having been a personal friend Of the
diseased. he spoke Of his past life as
one naturally would who had lost a
valuable and affectionaie friend and
who realized the loss.
Testimonials to the affection in which
he had been held We're strewn in rich
profusion over the casket A beautiful,
large maltese cross was there, given by
the members of the Sir knights. Other
clusters were placed neac the alter on
which the casket lay given by a neice.
Mrs. s. May Taylor, DR.. and Mrs
Cooper, Roscoe Paine of Winslow and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. PreDle Of this city,
ard others.
The members of the Sir Knights of
the Saint Omer Commandery number
ing about Is were assembled in a body
and performed the sacred and impress
sive rites Of their order at the close of
the clergyman's address. The bearers
were, S. L. Preble, o. o. Cross. Ernest
Horn, and H. B. Smell. The remains
were accompanied to Lincolnville where
the interment will take place this morn
ing and Mr.. Taylor will be laid to rest
by the side of his wife who died many
years ago. Besides the bearers a neice,
Mr.. Howard Wyer and a brother-in-
law Joseph Crehore Of Peabody. Mass,
accompanied the remains to their last
resting place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

At a special meeting of Bethlehem
Chapter. 0. E. S.. held at Masonic hail,
Thursday evening, degrees were con-
ferred upon eight candidates. This
meeting was the most interesting event
OF the season. After the initiation a
delicious banquet was served which re-.
fected much credit on those in charge
OF this feature of the entertainment.
A social hour followed which was de.
voted to marching. playing games.
guessing conundrunts. etc. The dc.
gree team received many well deserved
compliments on the manner In which
they exemplified the work, from the nu-
merous visitors In attendance. Among
the visitors from other lodges were.
Mrs. Miles, and Mrs. Mary Smell from
Newport; Miss Price from Richmond.
Miss Baker and Miss Gertrude Haines
from Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

the kennebec river in the vicinity of
Vassalboro and jam has resulted.
there are entertained no fears of any
particular Inconvenience to those who
would naturally be affected thereby.
All attempts which have been made to
start the ice at that point by the Lock-
wood Co. OF this city, have been I'M
awaiting, but with the weakness of the
ice and the advanced stage of the sea-
son, it is expected that nature will be
able to remove the difficulty in a very
short time. The Lockwood observa-
lions show that the height Of the water
above their dam is feet, inches. al
lowing for a rise of possibly three
inches during the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
TREMBLEY BROTHERS
Indicted by Special Grar'd Jury Con.
sidering tho Case.

burlington. VT, March 3l.-An indict-
ment charging murder in the first degree
against David Trembley and Louis Trem-
bley for the alleged killing of Louis La
mora at WinOoski on Jan. 3 last was re-
ported. today. by the special grand jury
called to consider the same. Lamora was
a brOther-in-law of the Trembleys. 1t is
alleged that on the evening of Jan. s. La
mora went to his home and ordered his
wife out of the house. The next morn
ing his body was found in the road in
front of his house. The police allege that
the Trembley brothers. who lived in
tenement above that occupied by Lamo-
"a. came down stairs after their sister
had left the house and attacked Lamora.
The Trembleys will be tried sometime
in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

One of the pleasant social events
OF the season. occurred at Messalonkee
hall, Thursday evening. when the
clerks employed by the L. H. Soper
Co, of Waterville. held a dance, at
which, about 80 couples including the
invited guests. were present. It was
a very informal affair. at which a
good time seemed the desire Of every
body, and to all appearances no one
was disappointed. Delicious punch
vas literally dispensed throughout
the evening. A number of Oakland
people were among the guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

Very Large Attendance Of etvdsnts
and Alumni, Friday EVENING.

The first social Of the term at Maine
Central Institute was held at Powers
hall. last night. A large number Of the
students were In attendance and . very
enjoyable evening was the result. A
pleasing musical and literary program.
interspersed with marches ana Games,
was the order Of the evening. Much
credit is due the social COMMITTEES for
their untiring efforts to make the AZ
fair success. The following was the
program. Coon Song. Mr.. John Daily;
Hit or Miss March. Mrs. Cali: Reading,
Floyd Mathews; Baseball March, Miss
Nellie Leighton; Tucker, Miss. Cora
Mills; Vocal Solo. Mrs. 8. n. Frost:
Spelling Match: Picture March, Miss
Aquaie Richardson: Reading, Mis- Eva
Holmes: Bowling March, LADIES' Choice.
Miss Marjorie:. Good. Night. March,
Raymond Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Waterville Lodge Of EIks Elects Of
ficera

At q recent election of the Waterville
Lodge Of Elks, No. 905, which occurred
Thursday evening. the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing terms
OF office:
Exalted ruler, DR.. J. F. Hill; esteem
ed leading knight. Lowell g. Salisbury
esteemed loyal knight, Thomas F. Muir
phy; esteemed lecturing knight, Frank
Nj. Rollins: secretary, w. n. Loud;
treasurer, H. M. Hilton; trustee for
three years, w. H. X. Abbott; tfler,
William ]. Smith; representative to the
Grand Lodge, William T. Haines.
The officers elect will be duly INSTALL
ed on Thursday evening next by Dis
trict Deputy Holman +. Day Of Au-
burn.
After the work Of the evening had
been transacted refreshments were
served and a social hour was enjoyed
in the elegant club rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
ELlGl BILE.
Amateur Athletic Union So Decide Or
Dewitt At Olympia Games.

New York. March 31.--By a vote Of
25 to the Amateur Athletic Unions
board of governors has decided that
John r. Dewitt was eligible to repre-
sent the New York Athletic Club at the
Olympic games at ST. Louis last Au-
gust.
This decision gives the New York
Athletic Club the Spa,ding trophy for
the championship Of the world.
Chairman Steil Of the registration
committee of the Metropolitan Associa-
ton has announced +he suspension OF
the Washington Continental Basketball
team of Schenectady. N. y. for play
ing the Seventeenth Separate Company
of Flushing, l.. l.. at Schenectady.
March 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

The masquerade ball at the Town hall,
Thursday evening. was wei attended
about o couples being masked. The suits
were varied and original and there was
the usual amount Of guessing upon the
rrotesoue appearing figures, and. of
great deal of laughter at the
.oo, skiing. 1t takes a very small
IN. ., -. -eveal the identity of a person
.,.'n - For instances. the local dry
al nm" sso,er who appeared in a large la
soo.s u borrowed from his stock of
oies WIN" .;i, doubtless profit by experience
soo's Wv the price ticket another time.
a Tsar .e wsre several sailor suits. Gre
mere o,asn. a gypsy, bride, and at least
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

sally.' says New York newspaper.
tnere is no question that the money is
Mr.. kockefeller's to give If there is no
such question why is the United States
government now investigating the opera
tion OF the Standard Oil Co.? 1t is NOT
the morals of that company into which
the government is looking: it is the legal
ity of its practices Some of US think
that If legality is the only text We have
10 apply to such transactions, 1t might
be as well to await and see whether they
are found to be within the law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
WANT SYMPATHY.
All C!ergymen Fsvoring Acceptance Of
Roekfeller's Gifts, Wanted, To Say So.

Boston. March 31.-The committee which
heads the protest of Congregationalists
against the action of the American board
of commissioners for foreign missions in
accepting a gift of S1OO, 600 from John d
Rockefeller, today, issued a statement in
which it was indicated that the commit.
tee desired all persons. whether clergy-
men or 1aymen. who wished to record
themselves as in sympathy with the pro-
test, should send their names to the
chairman of the committee, Rev. Daniel
Evans of Cambridge
1t was stated that this step had become
advisable in view of the fact that MANY
letters. indicating sympathy with the
protest, were being received by different
members of the committee and that to IA
cilitate the work of tabulation it was de-
sired that they should all come direct to
common center.
One of the officials of the committee
was asked. today, if the protestants had
a plan to present to the prudential COM
mittee of the American board in view Of
the difficulty apparently presented by the
fact that the gift already had been ac-
cepted and used in part The rerly was
We have a plan which we shall offer
at the proper time but it is as yet too
early to disclose it" 1t was explained
that the attitude of the protesting clergy
men is not one of hostility to the Ameri-
can board or its prudential committee but
to the principle involved in the accept
ance of contributions in regard to their
source.
1t is understood that if the protesting
Clergymen fail to bring about a return of
the money already used and a reputation
of the gift. they will aim to secure from
the American board such declaration as
will in the future prevent the possibility
of such a controversy as the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

Following is the statement of Rev.
Washington GLADDEN. in answer to Fl. III.
kcgers.
Mr.. Rogers alleged that the vast sums
@oried in rebates by the Standard Oil
=" from its competitors were legally
t'seh. because no law exactly forbade
"en What sIid was that the money
WIS hagotiouSly acquired. To cocrce the
."r"AdS into m arrangement by which
" E'rSe rebate. not only on its own oil.
'u' on all the oil sent by its competi-
'ors; TO force the railways to rob its COM
EIi'ors for its enrichment was submit
WI hagitious policy, q shameful policy.
There was no law nj that time by
which that particular kind of robbery
,'uio he punished. the robbery was no
esS hagrant and outrageous. 1t was by
''S means that this enormous power was
created
am not lawyer. hut I should think
" ''ogether possible that even under the
''u'hon law such an ini0uity as this
""sn' have been punished. Railways.
""ch are chartered Under public law.
must No required to render to all the peo-
f'' Il" equal service. II such use OF them
10 was made by the Standard Oil Co.
'u'' rot be finished. our legal machinery
WOULD be very defective.
I'VE denial that rebates have been eX-
''eu since the interstate commerce law
passed is not credible. I know from
-. made to myself by parties i'm
'"eu mat such rebates have been ex-
eve. oy other corporations. doubt II
n standard Oil Co is more virtuous
'he rest. But it is true that 1t mas
NV sained a power in the classification
'on'roi Of rates which make 1t neces'
.,S " use the system of rebates
non, "'e OF the apologists of the trust arc
d." asserting that the money now unde'
"Ss'oh has been legally acquired. LIE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Edward Clements of Smithfield. W

Edward Clements of Smithfield, was
in Waterville. Friday, on his return
from New York. where he has been at
tending the Sportman's Show. He is
preparing for a big summers work in
the way of entertaining summer guests
at his camps at North Pond and his re-
cent trip has added much to his pros
poets for the coming season. Not a
few of his acquaintance, he says. have
been looking longingly at their fishing
tackle, and have promised him that
they will work the grounds until they
get their moneys worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
LITTLE HEADWAY
Made In Freeing Stranded Steamer
Spartan Of Water.

Block Island. r. l.. March 31.-Al-
though seven powerful steam pumps
worked steadily on the stranded steam
er Spartan, they could make very little
Roadway in freeing her from water,
except in the engine room compart-
ments. About 200 tons of freight was
taken out of the lower hole through the
assistance of divers. it is believed but
4 few hundred tons of her cargo re-
main.
The wre2kers will install additional
pumps tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

The life and work Of Fanny Croaby,
the celebrated hymn writer, will be
brought before the people on Sunday
evening, at the Baptist church. All the
hymns used will be Fanny Crosby's
and incidents connected with some Of
her hymns will be given. An Offering
will be made which will be sent to Mrs.
Fanny Crosby Van Alstyne as a token
of gratitude for help received from her
hymns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
TWENTY FOUR DEATHS
A Day In New York From Cerebro
Spinal Meningitis.

New York. March 3l-From midnight.
last Saturday. until noon. yesterday, 1Ot
deaths from cerebro spinal meningitis
were recorded with the bureau of vital
statistics. an average of almost "a a day.
Should the average hold for the entire
week, the deaths would exceed 100
Records at the board of health up to
yesterday show that ZIG persons have died
from the disease during the last eight
weeks. Each week. with the exception of
one has shown an increase over the pre-
vious week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
SHOT IN THE BACK.
Detective, Object Of Woman's Aim On
Witness Stand.

st. Joseph. Mo-. March 31.-While
stepping from the witness stand in the
criminal court today. James Whitton,
a detective in the employ of an Iowa
insurance company. vas shot in the
back and fatally wounded by Mrs. Alice
J. Keplinger. keeper Of boarding
house here Mrs. Keplinger claimed that
Written had ruined her young daugh-
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

c. H. Nelson shipped three car loads
of horses. containing IS fine gentle
mems driving horses bound for Bos-
ton. Friday morning. Mr.. Nelson left
on the morning train and will not re-
turn until they are disposed of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
FUND GROWING.
s52,13o Now to Credit Of Rrockton Re
lief Fund.

Brockton. Mass. March 31.-The re-
lief fund for the sufferers by the boiler
explosion of March 20 was increased py
$1,000 today. check for that amount
having been sent by the New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad. The
fund now amounts to Sa2.130
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

White Jet is the jewelry novelty of 1906
in Europe. 1t is like ivory but sparkles.
and when it has been carefully cut the
effect is said to be dazzling. Old jet both
black and white. is being unearthed and
reset. Queen Victoria had magnificent
collection, which Princess Victoria Of
Sohleswig- Holstein inherited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
GIFT OF $50, 900
Accepted by Depauw University Of An
drew Carnegie.

Creencastle, Ind. March 31.-President
Hughes Of Depauw University. will an
nounce at chapel service, tomorrow. gift
of $4,000 from Andrew Carnegie to the
university. The fund is to be expended in
the erection of a new library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
WANT TITLE DEEDS.
Five Hundred Peasants Threaten
Trouble at Greek Monastery.

ST. Petersburg. March 31.-Five hum
bred peasants of the district of Yard
ga in the Caucasus have surrounded
the Greek monastery at VardZia and
demand that it be handed over to them
with the title deeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
DYNAMITER'S THREAT
Leads To Harsh Treatment by Soldiers
In Warsaw.

Warsaw, March 3l.-An anonymous
threat to dynamite the Gendarmerie
barracks here, led to deplorable scenes.
Strong guards that had been placed
outside the building al night. seized and
merciiess beat every one coming in the
ntighborhoOd of the barracks. compell-
ing them to go in another direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

1t has been suggested by one of the
prominent horsemen of the city that it
would be Il great advantage to the
horses which pass along our streets if
some of the watering troughs would be
available for the public use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

Lawrence, Mass. March 31.-Young
Senney of Lawrence. was awarded
the decision tonight. in his 12-round
hout with Jack LOwery of New York,
hef,re the Unity Cycle, Social and Ath-
letic Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

Mrs. Jerome Farrell and Mrs. Oscar
Ridley have opened Il bake shop and
Womens Food Exchange in the little
shop Just below Church crossing. The
shop will be a great convenience to
South Gardiner people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
HUMAN SKELETON
Found In the Merrimae River at An.
dover, Mass.

Andover, Mass. March 31.-A human
skeleton was found in the Merrimack
river here. tonight. Its identification is
impossible as the only portions of
bones retaining flesh are the shoulders.
There was no clothing. The sex has not
been determined. The condition of the
bones indicates that they had been in
the water several months. The police
are investigating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
AMBASSADOR MCCORMICK
Arrives Ready To Assume His Duties
In Paris.

Paris, March 31.-Robert s. McCor-
mick, the new American ambassador
to France, and Mrs. Mccormick, ar
rived here at o'clock. this afternoon,
direct from st. Petersburg. in pursu-
ance of instructions from Washington.