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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
Criminal Appeal in England.

| Nrimindt Appeal IN England.
At the session of the British Parlia-
ment which has just closed, radical
action was taken upon more than one
important measure. One of the most
notable things accomplished was law
for the creation of a court of criminal
appeals. No doubt it will be news to
most Americans outside of the legal
| profession that hitherto the English
law has allowed no appeal in criminal
cases The verdict of the jury has
been final and the sentence of the
Judge could not be modified or set
aside except by an act of clemency on
| the part of the sovereign himself This
seems somewhat strange to US be-
cause in this country an appeal is al
most always taken in criminal cases,
| especially when the defendant has
| money enough to hire able lawyers to
handle his case. Naturally under our
system of appeals which allows so
| many long delays, the cause of justice
has often been thwarted in a way that
has led to much criticism. On the
other hand the swift and sure admin
istration Of criminal law in England,
points of merit, has too frequently ex-
pedited procedure at the expense Of
justice.
In England as well as elsewhere
there have been many cases in which
the judges have been prejudiced and
the lawyers careless and incompetent,
and JurieS of course are never infalli-
BILE. Thus, when verdicts have been
mistaken and sentences unjust. innO-
cent persons have been put to death
or sent to prison because there was no
adequate remedy under the English
law. The royal prerogative of pardon
has been exercised only when the cir
cumstances were VIGOROUSLY fragrant
Several cases have arisen of late in
England which have aroused the peo-
pie of that country against their sys-
TEN of criminal procedure and the
pressure has been SO great that Par
lament has been forced to pass the
law referred to-
Many people in this country will re-
call the Maybrick case in which the
defendant an American woman, was by
no means proven guilty of the murder
charged against her but was found
guilty by the jury which acted under
instructions from a judge who was at
that time extremely eccentric and who
became insane shortly afterwards
There was no appeal. although there
was every ground for one. and the in
nocent woman was kept in Jail many
years before being released Perha ps
this case had no great influence on
the English public but it showed |
Americans how the English law has
worked. Many cases of similar nature
having occurred, British public opin-
ion has at last insisted on a criminal
law which allows an opportunity for |
the correction of a mistake English |
traditions in the law, as in everything
else, are 50 strong, and English con-
Servatism SO great, that there is little
reason to believe that this new law
which allows an appeal in criminal
cases will ever be 50 fagrantly abused
as are the laws Of Il similar nature in
our own country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

WASHINGTON.

Clarence and Irving HILBERT are home
from Massachusetts spending thCir vacl-
ton with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ Hilbert
Rev Mr. Lombard of South Hope will
preach ut tn" IsaIorville c. E.. Chapel
Tuesday evening. Sept. Sd
The Washington. Telephone Company is
building Il line over the mountain and
over through Fish town, so called.
Mir and Mrs. WelCh and daughter are
visiting her sister Mrs. Charles Nanncr.
john l.. Clark is home from Norway
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Ii. Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
Maine Gossip
The Pessimist,

1t does look bright and sunny.
But it's pretty sure to rain.
The Liam l., niasing money,
Still. he'll lose ii, that's plain.
Appearances are hollow,
He declares in mournful TONS.
Disasters sure to follow
lie can feel it in his bones
The childro n. heaven bless 'em
They are looking mighty well.
There is nothing to distress 'en,
But you cannot always tell
This fever I've been drcadin-.
Tlrv will get it, ard lie 2rUans.
Toward us it il spreading,
l car feel it in my bones
That couple newly welded
Have been happy since last June,
Ent troubles that way headed;
They will have it pretty soon,
The fellows always signing;
D"lcful prophecies he means,
Can't stop him. no use Try ing.
He can feel it in his bones.
CHICAGO News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

bravery. After the war he returned
To Maine and lived for several years
at Rumford Falls. In 1879 he was APP
pointed paymaStcr in the regular
army and served with honor in this
capacity uatil 1896 when he retired
and became Il resident of Pomona. His
age was 10 years. Two sons survive
linn, both residents of California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
The Cost of a Days Celebration.


At last, almost two months after the
Glorious Fourth, the figures which
may be regarded as official and flna
have been compiled showing the coS'
in life and limb of our method of cele-
! brating the nations greatest holiday
There were 164 killed and 4249 injured
These are the figures of the Journal OF
the American Medical Association, ano
every case is well authenticated. nc
doubt there were other deaths and ac-
cidents, but this conservative total Is
certainly impressive enough ana fui
nishes ample argument for a continual
ton of the crusade for a safe and sane
celebration of the Fourth.
Compared with previous years there
is to be sure a little encouragement
The Journals record of deaths from
.July 4th celebrations shows that there
were in 1903 466; in 1904, 1873; in 1905,
1s2; in 1906, 1853; in 1907, 1854. The
reduction. however, is less encoura-
cling when it is noted first, that the
lower figures are due to the lessenins
of the number of fatal tetanus cases
and. second, that such lesSening is due
celebration as to improved and more
thorough methods of surgical treat
ment after the injury. Thus the fatal
tetanus cases are shown to be in 1908,
4O6; in 1904, 81; in 1905, 81; in 1906,
IS, and in 1907, g.
The tables show that of the 1O2
deaths aside from tetanus, gunshot
wounds caused 20, giant firecrackers
caused IS, and 13 deaths were due to
explosions of powder, torpedoes and
dynamite. Ten deaths were due to
falls or runaways caused by firccrack-
ers. One person was drowned be-
cause a practical joker" threw Il
giant cracker into boat crowded
with young people. The extremity ~
tolerance is reached, however," say )
the Journal, when we know that 81
persons We're burned to death, the ma
jority of these being young girls and
whose dresses so easily catch
fire" Blank cartridges are still re-
sponsible for the great majority of
cases, 80 Cor II pc.) of all cases this
year being due to that cause. Only
II persons were completely blinded
this year, or 10 less than last year; 10
people lost one eye this year. or three
more than last year. but 81 less than
in 1905; 81 lost an arm or a hand this
year. or one more than last year. and
237 persons lost one or more fingers
this year, this being 10 more than last
year
The Journal unqualifedly con-
dennis the giant cracker as THE prin-
cipal cause of the most mutiating
ranking it for deadly effect
with the toy pistol. This Year 1889
including IS deaths and eight
cases of lockjaw, We're due to the giant
cracker. Firearms rank second in
mutilating wounds, being re-
'ponsible for 502 injuries and "a
1eaths, including four cases of teta-
aus. There should be no need of ar
5ument in the face of such figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

1t IL said that tourists have spen,
$3o,Oov,oM in New Hampshire this sum-
mer. If this is true, Maine should
have had several times that amount
While the Granite State has undoubted-
ly had prosperous year, we do not
imagine that its summer business has
aggregated anywhere near the figures
stated. the present season has I'M
questionably been a record breaker
for hoth New Hampshire and Maine
and the money which has been left in
these two states by summer visitors
will constitute a very large and impor-
tant factor in their prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
Loss Of Appetite

is commonly gradual: one dish after
another is set aside till few remain.
THESE are not eaten with much relish.
and are often so light as not to afford
much nonrishment.
Loss of appetite is one Of the first
ihdlcatlons that the system is running
down, and there is nothing else so
good for it as Hoods Sarsaparilla-
the best of all tonics.
accept no substitute Cor Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
tected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

the opinion that the newly proclaimed
sultan of Morocco will not be able to
keep his job very long He may con-
slider himself lucky if he succeeds in
Keeping his head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

strenunusly the report that he has be-
come an English gentleman. The rumor
He has. it seems. merely become an
E,u.yIi5nmun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

The Chicago Rccord-Herald says that
the world is on tiptoe in anxiety for
news about Walter Wellman's trip to
the north pole in an airship. Most peo-
pie have not noticed it, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

There are always three parties in
volved in a strike the employer, the
employee and the public, and fire.
quently it is the last who suffers the
most.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

1t is said that 17.439 people are still
living in refugee camps in the city of
San Francisco 1t is interesting to note.
however. that this is not due to any
lack of employment on their part but
simply to the inability Of the building
trades to provide homes rapidly enough
to accommodate all the people who are
clamoring for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

The presence of Secretary Root at
Traine- Mudoon's famous sanitorium
and farm near White Plains, New York,
has given that institution and its ruler
Il IarC" amount of free advertising. Ap-
parenjly, however, the results attained
thcrc would Justify it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

shoes have just received an order for
100000 sets from Great Britain. Pos
sibly the Britons have an idea that a
fair measure of American good luck
will be thrown in with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Hetty Green is reported as declaring
that she has no use for society girls of
the present day and generation This
Is doubtless true. Hetty has never
been noted as an entertainer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Though many plans to lessen the lar OF
machinerN have been tried. ANNOYANCE
new FRENCH remedy is to place under tbs
,r2ohine two-inch elastic 1'ate consist
n" OF Two sheets IF steel with M ipt.r-
ed by felt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
Saturday, August 81, 1907.

Even Wall Street does not claim that
the Presidents recent speech caused
any depression in the price Of agricul-
tural products
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Another English castle and family
seat" is said to be for sale If reports
arc irtle however, there are many Eng
lish mansions" at the present tim"
which lack the comfort and conve-
nicnce of a modern American apart
mcnt house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Arkansas reports very poor season
for apples and peaches. 1t should cheer
up. however: it still has Jeff Davis.
who is. next to Goveenor vardaman of
Mississippi. the most interesting freak
in American public life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
NORRIDGEWOCK.

Several from this vicinity attended tho
field meeting at Lakewood last week.
Ms Ca'idic Morse left on the afternoon
train Monday for Boston.
Miss Edna Williamson is visiting friends
in Clinton.
The rural school will begin September J.
Miss Alice Taylor who has been visiting
friends in town returned to her loine in
Clinton, Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. A. F.. Barbour Of Augusta
have been the guests of Mr.. ard Mrs
Russell Haynes. Mr.. barbour returned
to augusta Monday. Mrs. Barbour will
remain few days longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Pond visited relatives in town a few
days last week.
Mrs. Maud Fowler was home from
brunswick Saturday to attend the
funeral of her mother-in-la law, Mrs.
Fowler.
School will begin Monday, Sept. 2.
with the following teachers: High,
Mr.. Taylor of Frye; Grammar. Maymie
II. Peavey; Primary, SheIlie F. Harris;
City, Susie b. Holt; Browns Corner.
Alice G. Lewis; Brock. Mabel F. Smith;
Moor's Mills, Cassie r. Burrill; Has
kelI. HiIda ]. Nelson; Written, Eva A.
Jewell; Ramsdell, Mabelle V. Ames.
Miss Edwina Atkins of Waterville is
visiting friends in town.
Alex Martin of Portsmouth, n. H..
is the guest of Max Z. Foster.
HINcKLEY.
Arthur e. Totman spent Sunday with
his family. ~
Carl Pierce has returned from two
weeks vacation spent at Maranacook
John Cavfcrd was home over Sunday,
returning to Newport Monday morning.
Misses Nice and Faith Hinckley ar,
b NM aond I1 ~ ne Of thei, MA q
w. Hincki"y. Mr.. Hinckley's health is
mucn improved.
Mr. Il y. Holway of Madison accom-
panied by his daughter, Mrs. Merle r.
Jllson and little Dorothy. are visiting at
Melvin Talncr's.
james Nulhcarn has gone to Athens to
visit lis brother. Air Mulhearn was
taken sick about week ago. ard was
unable to continue his duties as cook at
the boom.
George H. Weston went to Bangor
Tuesday afternoon with stock to exhibit
at tho Fair
Mrs Siberian Small who has been
visiting a; her grandfather's. Thomas
Chase. took tho train for Woodland.
Washington County. Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer went to C"rnvills
Tuesday for, noon to be present at the
funeral services of her uncle, Clark e.
Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
An UnmusicaI Crescendo.

GETTYSBURG DispatchD a
Bryan'S later criticisms of EoosevtN
are Il very unmusical crescondo. In the
language of tn" grammar they NAV ha
described as positively foolish. compar-
atively foolisher. supcrlativclv fnoisho~-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
Should Beware Of Mcbocracy.

philadelphia InquirerD
''What is public hvsteria?' asks an
exchange. 1t is mobocraCy. the spirit
which makes n body of people do that il
haste which they aftcrward repent Of at
leisure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

No less than "a of the 119 counties of
Kentucky are now under the prohib-
itory law. Even in Texas ia counties
are now dry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
a CANOE
THAT CAN'T TIP over

Such a canoe is manufactured
by z. NJ. White & Company
pioneer canoe makers In
Maine. Looks the same as
other canoes and paddles az
ca sily. Air c h q m b rs
"sponsons"-on either side
prevent capsiZing no matter
how far over the boat tips.
Absolutely safe. A boon for
for women al children who
wish to enjoy this fascinating
sport. For catalogue and
particulars, phone or write
Roy II. Flynt. Agent. Augusta.
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31
SOMERSET.
CANAAN.

Mrs. Fred Lord and daughter Mar
guerfte of Shawmut are visiting rela-
tives in town.
Clarence Dunlap of Skowhegan is the
guest of his uncle. George Smith
Cecil Lancaster of Bigelow was i'm
town Friday.
Mrs. Irving Harrington of Moxie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

1t is to be hoped that enough prop
crty will be left in Morocco to pay
France the indemnity she will expect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Fortunate is the man who has been
putting off his vacation until Sep
tembcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Dyspepsia is our national ailment. Bur
dock Blood Bitters is the national cure for
1t. 1t strengthens stomach membranes.
the blood, builds you up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Most Of the churches reopen tOmor
row. but they get a lot of campmectine
competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Any skin itching is a temper-tester The
more you scratch the worse il itclIes.
Doan's Ointment cures piles. eczema-any
skin itching. At all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Are your plans all made for Labor
Day?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Every fair has it's fat woman OF
course. but Lewiston is to have thref
next week, each weighing over 40-
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Exit August and the summer of 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

"I have been somewhat costive. but
Dams RcSulets gave Just the results
desired. They act mildly and regulate
the bowels perfectly. George b. Krause,
SOC Walnut Ave, Altoona, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

1t will be Lcwiston's turn next wee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas, Ec-
lectric Oil. strongest, cheapest Imminent
ever devised. A household remedy in
America for Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

1t is figured that Old Orchards tOwr
debt was increased $4,000 by the biz
fire. but it is difficult to see how thet
know about that yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

1t was a prot"acted meeting and an
excited fellow was telling how che had
married a daughter of the Lord Sit
down." said Fat, who was in the audi
encc. sit doWn-it will be a long time
before change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

The death of Capt. James Parker at
ManSct removes the man who has done
more than any other one man in the
Development # the fishing industry of
Hancock county. Capt. Parker came tn
Manset from Gloucester Mass. % years
ago. and established the business which
has gradually grown to its present pro-
portions as one Of the largest in eastern
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-31

Woodland. known as the Magic
Town Of Washington county. now
boasts 4 weekly newspaper. 1t is alst
going to indulge in a Labor Day cole
bration with a parade, ball games anC
races.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02

Murray, KY, Dec. 2.-(Speciah y
Arthur Adams, the 1S-year-old son
of Lycrgus Adams, a farmer living
two miles north OF this place, was
found dead In a mud hole near his
fathers home Sunday morning, the
boy having fallen into the place while
driving and was drowned.
Young Adams. In company with
two companions. attended a party
Saturday night and all were known
to be drinking. II is said that the
boys friends placed him In his buggy
and started the horse toward home.
When last seen Adams had lost his
oyercoat and hat and was lying limp
in his buggy. Next morning when
Adams father arose he found his
boys horse standing at the gate with
the harness and shafts OF the buggy.
Starting out to search for his boy he
was horrihed to find his lifeless body
under the ice of the mud hole. Neigh
bons were summoned. but Il was
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL

The report Of Riverside hospital
for the past month, issued today,
shows that at present there are IL
patients at the hospital. eight OF them
being city and four private patients.
November there were 16 patients,
IL private and four city, and 10 pri-
waite and Is city patients were re-
ceived during the month, making a
total of az treated during the month.
OF these 80 were discharged. leaving
.12 patients now at the institution.
There were two births and two death.
during the month, both city cases.
The surgical stan for December
will be Drs. Frank Boyd and J. T.
Reddick. The male ward physician
will be DR.. l.. l.. Smith; for the fe-
male ward. Dr. w. c. Eubanlos; oh
stetric. DIR. o. r. Kidd. and eye, ear
nose and throat, DR.. II. @. Reynolds
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
STATE HAS INNING
in POWERS TRIAL

Georgetown KY, Dec. 2.-(Spe-
cial. i'm the Powers trial Judge
Morris ordered stricken from the
record the statement of Bennett H.
Young that he heard Goebel was to
be killed on the day the shot was
fired. A former sheriff brought on
from Bell county said Powers told
him of taking mountaineers to Frank
fort and said he wanted men who
could kill II necessary. He said the
mountaineers were heavily armed.
Banker Black, Of Barbourville, testi-
fed that Powers and Finley talked
to him about taking an army to
Frankfort. He urged them not to do
il. Hot words ensued. Powers said
he simply wanted TO influence the
legislature and intimidate. He claimed
every man had right to bear arms
openly.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-02
BET ON ELECTION?
THEN GO BEFORE
CRIMINAL COURT

Those who boosted of amounts won
on the last election probably will
have a chance TO explain In detail
some of their transactions to the
grand jury empaneiled in circuit
court by Judge Reed this morning.
The court In his charge instructed the
jury TO look into the alleged betting
and TO tring indictments.
Judge Reeds charge along this
line was lengthy. and instructed the
jury to investigate alleged tampering
with ballot boxes and any interior
ence with voters that may have oc-
cured.
IL need not dwell upon the import
ance OF pure and clean elections,
said the court. land the man who
wagers large sums upon the result of
an election places before himself the
temptation to commit fraud and to
use unlawful means to win. The pun,
ishment for election betting is not
only a fine. but the money so wagered
may be confscated by the state" was
the finale OF his charge.
Besides the charge pertaining IL
the elections Judge Reed covered the
usual grounds gone over by the court
In giving instructions to the jury.