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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
THAW MUST SURELY
HAVE Been CRAZY.
Relatives, Servants and Coroner's Jury
All Say So---t May Mean Asylum
and Then Fight For Freedom.

less they had it with them; we don't
serva anything but mineral waters at
| the club, SIR
But every member has a locker?''
Yes, SIR
And they keep all they want in the
locker" Yes. sir; guess so. sir
And drinks were served from the dock
ers that day." II really don't know.
sir"
''Thaw understood the game of bridge
and played with the best members, didn't
hep" YES, SIR
And how did he fare-gererally able
to hold his own" Il guess so, sir"
| The witness said Thaw had been more
or less nervous ever since he had known
| him. He was calner when playing
bridge than at any other time. Tkaw
was at the telephone for the better part
! Of an hour the day before the tragedy
and the witness heard him repeat: This
is awful"
Tbaw's nervousness increased notice
ably during the last years the witness
had known him.
Miss Matilda Stein, a telephone opera
tor at the Grand Hotel in 1903 and 1864
when Thaw was a guest there, was the
next witness. She said she knew Thaw
under the name of Farr. She saw hin,
often and his eyes were always staring
and bullying. His manner was irrational
One morning Thaw put in Is telephone
calls In less than three hours One morn.
ing he ordered his breakfast three times
in 20 minutes.
On cross-examination Miss Stein said
Evelyn Nesbit also was a guest at the
Grand under the name of Miss Farr.
Wasn't it the morning after she left
that the IS calls were put in" asked Mr..
Jerome.
The witness was sure it was not be-
cause Miss Nesbit had put in several
| that Gay herself. One the witness re-
membered was to Burr Mcintosh.
| Mrs. Caroline Lowely. and William A
Johnston, newspaper writers, who wit.
messed the tragedy. testified in turn that
Thaw impressed them as decidedly IRA
tional. Lionel Straus. portrait painter
and eye witness who testified at the first
trial also characterized Thaw'S actions
as irrational.
Francis McGuiness, who was n men,
Der of the coroner's jury. was testifying
that Thaw appeared irrational at the in
quest Foreman Grennels asked for the
jury:
"Did Thaw's eyes appear then as they
do now?" mo, SIR said the witness.
Henry w. Schmall, another member of
the coroner's jury. also testified as to the
defendants irrationality. They all said
the jurors discussed Thaw's mental con-
dition after rendering their verdict.
| Mr.. Littleton here sprung surprise by
asking Schmall if he had read Mr.. Je-
rome's comments on the mental condition
at the former trial. He replied in the
affirmative.
| did my remarks influence your judg-
men?" demanded Jerome.
I'm a way they did," said Schmall.
The luncheon recess here was taken.
Alfred Lee Thaw Of Richmond, Va,
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. ia marked
disturbance that moved from western
Minnesota to northern Lake Huron
since Tuesday night as an off -shoot of
that which moved from western Col
orado to east Texas is followed by low
temperatures that extend generally
from the Missouri river to the Rocky
mountains and also into Oklahoma and
west Texas. The high pressure accom-
panying the cold covers the entire
western half of the country. Over the
east portion of the country tempera-
lures are higher, especially from the
Gulf states northeastward through
New York
Rains and SHOWS were quite general
west of the Rocky mountains and
there also light SHOWS in the Missouri
and upper Mississippi valleys and up
per Lake region the weather was fair.
The Lake Huron disturbance will
move rapidly eastward while the
southwestern one will practically dis
appear during Thursday and rain or
snow may be expected in the Ohio val
ley and middle Atlantic states and
new England and snow in the Lake
region except along the Michigan
shore. The cold weather will continue
eastward and it will be much colder
Thursday from Texas northeastward
through the Ohio valley and Lake re-
gion and Thursday night and Friday in
the Atlantic states.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
west Gulf coast The winds along the
New England coast will be brisk to
high southwest, shifting to northwest
by Friday; middle Atlantic coast,
brisk southwest, becoming northwest
and moderately high Friday; south
Atlantic coast fresh south, becoming
northwest Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
GUARD CON
vENT|0N AT AN END,
Many High Ranking Officers Co Direct
to Washington to Urge Passage Of New
Military Bill to Be Presented Today.

Boston, Jan. 15.-The adjutant gen.
officers who came here from almos,
every state and territory Of the union
to attend the 10th annual meeting OF
the National Guard Association of the
United States, dispersed late today,
many of them planning to go to Wash
ington to urge their respective state
congressman to pass the military bill
which will be presented to Congress
tomorrow.
This last day of the convention was
given up mainly to serial entertain
ment. The chief business of The day
was the action upon two reports, those
Of the committee on maneuvres and
encampment. and of the committee on
small arms practice. Both were adopt
ed with but little discussion on minor
points
The former report condemned long
marches and dress parades at the end
of hard days work; advocated the
Use of blank cartridges instead of
simulated fire" in order that men
might become accustomed to the Nose
Of battle and to hearing signals amid
the confusion.
omit as far as possible continued
the report" all needless ceremonies.
While parades and reviews have an
advantage in giving choesion and pre-
cision to organizations, care must be
taken not to follow up hard days
work with parade merely II pro-
vide spectacle for idle spectators.
avoid all unnecessary long marches
The object OF every encampmen.
should be to impart the maximum
amount OF military knowledge with a
minimum Of PHYSICAL discomfort 10
the men,"
The report of the other suggested
that every man in permanent camps
should be provided with a cot that he
might get proper rest and avoid
danger to his health, and that par
ticular attention should be paid to
shoes provided men on march.
The report of the committee on small
arms practice was brief. 1t mentioned
that general good to the military health
of the country resulted from the civil
ians rifle clubs in which increased ac-
tiYity had been shown of late, and the
association endorsed their work. The
need of more organization was sug-
gested and the development of interest
would result from more interstate and
national competitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16

The convention will meet next year
at Los Angeles, Cal.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company, the Oldest military company
in the United States. was prepared to
take advantage Of the short session,
and had arranged for the delegates to
be its guests in its armory for por-
ton of the remainder of the DAY.
In an interview given to The Asso-
ciated Press at the conclusion of the
convention. General James A. Drain,
chairman of the executive committee
said:
Under the existing laws of the Unit
ed States the organized militia gener-
ally known as the National Guard, is
subject to the call of the President
for duty in time of war for limited
service of nine months and they are
now subjected to re-muster and re-
examination physically before they can
be accepted as volunteer troops. In
other words, the force as it stands is
not ready for instant service at the
order of the President and it will readi-
ly be seen that this is a state of affairs
neither to be desired nor continued.
The proposed changes of the law will
make the National Guard just as it
stands, Immediately available for SER
vice in war with no limit as to place
or time of service except the existing
enlistments Of the men and the COM
missions Of the officers"
Major Gen. William Spoff0rd Of Mas
sachusetts presided today. 4 telegram
was read from Senator Dick of Ohio
expressing thanks for the honor in his
Reelection as president. yesterday, and
pledging his efforts to furtherance
of National Guardsnen's interests. The
report IF tie committee on encamp-
ments. maneuvres and practice was
read by Major General William L. Har-
vey of Washington. =. c., and suG-
geSted more uniformity, progressive.
ness ard classification on these lines OF
work. This report was adopted as was
the report Of the committee OH small
arms practice.
Minor points of unfinished business
were attended to and adjournment TAX
en- to the upper floor of Fancull hall
the home Of the Ancient and Honor
able Artillery Company. The visitors
were guests of this distinguished as.
sociatiCn at an elaborate luncheon, fol-
lowing which informal speeches were
made by the visitors and their hosts
A greater portion of the afternoon was
passed socially within the historic walls
OF the Cradle of Liberty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
IN THE SENATE.
Culberson's Resolution on Bond Issue
Goes Through.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The Senate
did not receive a reply today from the
secretary Of the treasury to it's reso-
luton calling for information concern
ing the financial situation as had beer
promised and in its absence Senator
Aldrich assented to the passage OF
Senator Culberson's resolutions on the
same subject. without further COM
ment the resolution was adopted.
The Senate passed a joint resolu'
ton reducing from s24,000.000 to SILL
100000 the war indemnity Of the
United, States from China.
The remainder of the session was
devoted to the discussion of the pena
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
CAPITAL CHAT.
Congressman Born Along
the Kennebec River. >
A Long List In State Of Maine
Political History.
Some Of the Greatest Names on
Names Congressional Roster.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 15.-(Spec-
ial.)--The files of all the Congresses
since Maine came into the Union in
1890 show that the Kennebec Valley
has contributed richly to the person.
mel of Senate and House in all that
time. There has been hardly Il Con-
gress, beginning with the Sixteenth,
when one of Names first United States
Senator'S was John Chandler, of Mon
mouth, to the present Congress in
which Gov. Burleigh represents the
Third District, when tho great. Kenne-
bee valley that burrows the heart of
Maine has not had one or more men
helping make the National laws
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
Hanover, N. H., Postmaster
Robbed of $50 and His Watch.

from the window at hts side and. turn
ing his head. looked into the muExle Of
a revolver held by a nasked man stanH-
ing on the opposite side OF tho window.
The robber demanded that the money b
handed over to him.
After the robber had obtained all the
money in sight he demanded the posi-
masters watch. The watch was turned
over to the robber. who disappeared =
Sampson was so overcome BY the shock
and loss OF the money that. he tainted
and was found in serni-conscious condo
ton by Kewe when he returned from
the basement. Postmaster Sampson Is
unable to~give description OF the rob-
Der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
DEXTER KNIGHTS ENTERTAIN.
Bedivere Lodge, X. Of p, Has the
Ladies as Guests.

Dexter, Me, Jan. 15.-(SpeciaD.-
A pleasant social event took place
this evening in knights of Pythias hall
when Bedivere Lodge entertained The
ladies at a supper and social. The at
fair was, in reality, a celebration Of
the victory Of the degree team in win
ming the big silk banner at the Pythian
Jubilee held in Bangor last week. The
attendance was large and the evening
thoroughly enjoyed A supper was
served at Z o'clock and dancing was
then indulged in until a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
Mahan Arguments to Begin Today.

Bennington, Vt. Jan. 15.-Expert tes-
timony was given for the state today
in the trial of Alfred Mahan, charged
with the murder of his four-year-
niece. to the effect that they believed
that Mahan is sane and was sane at
the time the murder was committed
1t is thought tonight that the evidence
in the case will be finished and the
arguments begun tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
RAIN OR SNOW,

Washington, Jan. 15.-Forecast for
New England: Rain in south and rain
or snow and warmer in north portion
Thursday; Friday fair, much colder;
brisk to high southwest to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16

Charged with furnishing Lena Mich
OILS with an abortive. Fred A. Marsh,
drug clerk and having an office at lZa
Lisbon street, Lewiston, was arrested
Oh complaint of Miss Rose Anger at
room in Auburn by the Auburn police
Tuesday afternoon. Marsh was taken
to Lewiston and being unable TO FUR
nish bail, which was fixed at $1,000, he
was locked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16

Iucius futile. president Of the Bos-
ton Il Maine Railroad was elected
president of the Boston Merchants AS.
ISOLATION at its annual meeting
Wednesday at Boston. A. Shuman anc
Harry w. GUNNER were elected vice
presidents; Erwin H. Walcott clerk anc
Arthur c. Farley treasurer, without
opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
Boston Forecast,

Boston, Jan. 15.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday partly
cloudy to cloudy, probably followed
by rain. Friday fair; colder Thursday
night and Friday; west to northwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-16
Capt. {. w. PendIeton Of IsIesboro.

W.
Islesboro, Me. Jan. 15.-Captain
Elisha w. Pendleton died today at the
age of SO from blood poisoning. He had
recently retired from a successful
career as shipmaster in foreign and
cOastWiSe trade.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-11-20
| O. O. r.

I'd, h"fs,r. = h. L 4iSf"r an.I Receiver.
u. =. l.ana ''ilic. 1T WaIla Wal!a.
ash. on IN" 9Th day of Dee. 1908
Claimant uanl,'s ~ witnesses: Al
Robinson, James DodsOn, John Wroe
OF kennewick. WASH, and w. l..
Baughman, of Spokane. Wash.
Not coal land, A. J. ellis,
Register.
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GOVERNOR MEAD ISSUES A
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

A beautiful and ennobling Gus
tom, made sacred by the usage Of
many weary, provides an occasion
for universal offering Of thanks to
the giver of all good. In this rich
ly endowed portion of our country,
the march of progress has been I'M
interrupted, and the commonwealth
of Washington has been advancing
steadily to a position of unrivaled
prosperity.
In this land Of opportunity,
where honest toll and earnest en-
deavor 60 not unrequited, it is well
that we, at this season, should pause
in our individual exertions for
material betterment and consider
the many blessings that have been
conferred upon us.
Now, therefore, |, Albert E.
Mead, governor of the state of Wash
ington, in conformity with the pro-
clamation of the president of the
United States, do hereby designate
and set apart Thursday, the 26th
day of November, A. D. 1908, as
as Thanksgiving Day, and do rec
commend that it be observed gener-
ally in a fitting manner turnout the
state -
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, Nalla
Walla., Washington, Oct. 30, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the
Northern Pacific Railway Company,
whose post office address is ST. Paul.
Mimi, has this 3Oth day of October,
1908. filed in this Office it's application
to select under the provisions of the
Act of Congress, approved July l.,
1898 go Stat. 597, 62o) Mex of SEX,
Sec. 2, On, 81 E.W.M.. NEA, SCI, Sec.
2, Ton, K. q E. m.
Any and all persons claiming adj
Versely the lands described, or desir.
ing to object because of the mineral
of the land, or for any
other reason, to the disposal to an
plicant, should file their affidayits of
protest in this office on or before the
l4th day of December, 1908.
A j. Giilis,
Register.
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SOME THANKSGIVING PIES.
Mince meat for pies:

Mince meat for pies:
Five pounds meat chopped fine,
one pound suet, chopped fine, one
pound raisins, two pounds currants,
three pounds sugar, as much apple
as meat, one teacup of vinegar and
a tablespoon each Of, allspice, cloves
and cinnamon. Mix all together
and cook until we'll blended. Cook
between two crusts.
PUMPKIN PIES.
No. |. One pint stewed pump
kin rubbed through a colander,
three eggs well beaten with six table
spoons, heaping, of sugar, one level
teaspoon each of cloves and cinnam-
on, one half teaspoon of ginger, one
quart rich milk.
Enough for three small or two
large pies.
The easiest and best way to cook
a pumpkin: After washing the
outside, set in a pan in the oven
and bake it for an hour or more, ac-
cording to it's size. When done, cut
a hole in the stem end and remove
the seeds. The rind will peel off
easily. 1t is richer and the flavor
is better than that of the stewed
pumpkin.
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION,

United States Land Office, Walla
Walla, Wash Oct. 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the
Northern Pacific Railway Company.
whose pOstOffice address is st. Paul
Minnesota. has this 9th day of OctO-
Der. 1908. filed in this office it's app!i-
cation to select under the provisions
of the Act Of Congress, approved
July l, 1908 GO Stat. 597, 62O). Ss of
Sci Sec 6, Twp N, X 20 E w NJ.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or desir-
ing to object because OF the mineral
character of the land, or for any
other reason, to the disposal to
applicant. should file their affidavits
of protest i'm this office, on or before
the 2Sth day OF November, 1908
A. J. GILLIS,
Not coal land. Register.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-11-20
The REV. IRL R. HICKS ALMANAC

For 1909, ready Nov Is. 1908. best
ever sent out, beautiful covers in
colors. fine portrait Of Prof. Hicks in
colors. all the old features and sever
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astronomical year book and the
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Zoe. on newstands soc. One copy
free with Word and Works, the best
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Every citizen owes it to himself, to
his fellows and to Prof Hicks to
possess the Hicks" forecasts the
only reliable.
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

L. S. Land Office at Walla Walla,
Wash, Oct. 8, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that John
Almer. for the heirs of Anna Maybe
deceased of Kennewick. Washingt on,
Who, on Dec. %, 1902. made Home
stead Entry No. 1923, Serial No. OBI
for Lots l and 2, S1Hs NEA Section 6,
Township 6 ~, Range 80 f w NJ.
has fled notice of intention to make
final five year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before +. J. Coad, U s. Commission
err, at his office at Pasco, Washington
on the 18th day Of November, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Don
F. Cresswell, Eva Cresswell, Mrs. A.
H. Richards and A. H. Richards, all
of Kennewick, Washington.
Not coal land. A. j. Gillis,
Regis ter.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, u. s
Land Office at Walla Walla, Wash.
Nov. It'll. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that Burton
O. Lum. of Seattle, Wash. (Univer-
sity Sta.) who. on November End,
1905, maze Desert Land Entry No.
GIG, Serial No. O943, for SWA SEA, Eh
SWA & Lots 2, 3. & 4, Section Is,
Twp. 8 N. Range 80 E. w Nj. has FL
ed notice of intention to make final
proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Regis ter
and Receiver, u S. Land Office at
Walla Wal1a, Wash, on the 22nd
day Of December, 1908.
ClaiInane names as witnesses:
LLOYD Peckenpaugh, Frank Emiyh.
X. G. Bowers and y. W. Rich, all of
kennewick, WASH
A. J. Giliis,
Not coal lana Registre.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Walla Walla, Wash,
Oct "a, 1905
Notice is hereby given that Sarah
Sagsvold of Kiona. Wash, who, on
July 10. 1902, made Homestead Entry
No. HIPS, Serial No 0S66, for EA NV
x. and lots l 81, Section Is, Twp. Z
~, Range % E. w. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
five year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before F.
j Coad, U. S. commissioner, at his
office at PascO. Wash, on the 10Th
day of Dee. 1903.
claimant names as witnesses: Hans
Smith, James Pointer, Mrs. Cassie
Dennis and Miss Louise Sagsvold. all
OF KiOna, Wash.
Not coal land. A. ]. Gillis.
Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Walla Walla, Wash,
Oct. a. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Louise
Sagsvold, OF KiOna, WASH. who. on
July Is, 1902, made Homestead Entry
No. 11422 Serial No. OS65. for NWK,
Sec. %, Twp. NJ, Range %, E. w M.
has filed notice of intention to make
final five-year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before F. j. COad, U. S. Commission
err, at his office, at Pasco, WASH, on
the 10th day of December 1908.
claimant names al witnesses: Hans
Smith, James Pointer. Mrs. Phoebe
Work, all OF kiOna, Wash, and Mrs.
5 E. Walker. of kenlewlck, Wash.
Not coal lana. A. J. Gillis.
Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Walla Walla,
Wash, Oct. 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the No thern
Pacific Railway Company. whose post Office
address is St. Paul. Minnesota, has this 9th day
of October 1908. filed in this Office its applica-
ton to select under the provisions of the Act
of Congress, approved July l, 1893 go Stat. 597,
62O) SEA Of SWH, Sec. 2. Twp. NJ, r. q E. W 4,
NJ,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described. or desiring to object because
of the mineral character of the land, or for
any other reason to the disposal to ap-
plicant, should file their afidavits of protest
in this Office, on Or before the 28th day of No
vember, 1908. Al. ellis,
Not coal land. Register
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. IT =
Land Office at Walla Walla, Wash.
Oct "a. l9OS.
Notice is her.b -.iv.,n .hat VIM A
Heberlein. of k"nu.Njrk Wash WIZ,
on Jan 3. 1903. mail Homestead
entry No. 1853. Serial N 1882, f.,r
SWA, Sec. s, Twp IN. Range 20 e.
W. Nj. has filed notice of intention to
make final five year proof, to estab.
lish claim to the land above describ
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Not coal land
the giblets finely chopped.

A popular stuffing is Oyster Stuff
ing, which is made in this way:
Mix three cupfuls of stale bread
crumbs, one half cupful Of melted
butter and one pint of oysters clean
ed and drained from their LIQUOR
Season with salt and pepper and a
few drops Of lemon juice, or the
oysters may be omitted and more
bread crumbs used.