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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28
Maximum Sentence I'm
posed Upon Mrs. Royce
Who Has Been Convicted Of
Poisoning Infant Child.
Verdict for the Plaintiff In Case OF
Bradstreet VS.. Bradstreet.

Mrs. Grace E. Royce, who was con-
victed, Oct. 10, in the Kennebec eoun-
ty supreme judicial court of man
slaughter was brought before Asso
ciate Justice Spear at the close of
court, Friday afternoon. County Attor-
ney Williamson moving for sentence,
and was sentenced to 20 years at hard
labor in the State prison at Thomas
ton, the maximum penalty for man
slaughter in this State. Mrs. Royce, al
though in poor health showed no signs
of emotion when the sentence was pro-
nounced by Justice Spear. The crime
Of which she was convicted was the
poisoning of her infant child, July IA,
1911. al the home of Stephen Norris
at Three Cofnered Pond, in the sub
urls of this city.
Thomas Leigh. senior counsel for
Mrs. Royce, addressed the court, at
ter County Attorney Williamson had
moved for sentence, saying that he
realized that his client had had fair
and impartial trial and that nothing
he might say could alter the situation
in any way. He considered it as bad
for a woman to commit crime as for
a man, but noted that Mrs. Royce
has always and still maintains her
innocence. He also noted that so far
az is known until the Indictment for
murder was brought. there was no
suspicion or suggestion that the wom-
an had ever been guilty of crime.
Judge Spear, before pronouneing
sentence said that he concurred in
Mr. Leigh's remark that the respond
ent had had a fair trial and that W lille
it would be great pleasure to him to
impose a light sentence in all cases,
he realized that he had duty TO per-
form for society.
Now in this case" he continued,
The evidence was conclusive 20 my
mind, that this respondent was guilty
of murder. The jury saw fit to bring
in a verdict of manslaughter. though
there was no evidence to support it.
| do not say this in criticism Of the
Jury, however. Thereby they reduced
the sentence from life imprisonment,
the sentence for murder, to 20 years.
the maximum sentence for man
slaughter 1 think the leniency of the
jury has reduced the sentence AS low
as it should be, therefore | feel 1t my
duty to impose the full sentence.
Mrs. Royce will be removed 10
Thorn aston, early Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28
mnRE.Gnop NEWS

MORE GOOD NEWo.
Mere Proof That Hyomei Ends the
Misery of Catsrrh. Read It.
THOUSANDS GETTING RID OF
. cATARRH.
This Vile Disease Can Be Conquered
without Swallowing Nauseatn9
Eruss.
! his is to certify that | was suf-
fer of catarrh in its worst form OF
the head, throat, lungs and stomach
for almost ten years, having been
treated by nine different doctors, all OF
whom failed to give me any relief,
eaying nothing of a cure. Seeing your
IJyOMEI advertised, | procured an
outfit FIVE years ago last March, and
10 the surprise of myself ana lflehds
was benefited before the nfst potlle
vas used | have been able to work
every day since. When ! have cold
| breathe through my inhaler ana take
70 medicine. | have not used NIFTY
cents worth of any other medicine
since that time Hoping that many
others afflicted with this same disease
or consumption will give it fair
trial. Very respectfully. W. w. Kis-
ner. Beach Haven. Pa, r. d. 1911.
For catarrh, asthma, catarrhal deaf
ness, bronchitis. Group, coughs and
3. colds HYOMEI 10 guaranteed Com
plete outfit which includes inhaler
$500. Extra bottles if needed 80
cents. Sold by pharmacists every
where. Free sample and booklet from
Booths Hyomei Co, Buffalo, n. y
Bowditch, Webster g. Co. guarantee
HYOME1.
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville by
The Dorr Drug Co, and in Gardiner py
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28
Preparing to Send Out Blanks.

The State insurance department is
preparing to send out blank forms to
the various companies in the State
fer the annual statement from the
companies. These blanks cover the
business of the year and are due a,
the department, Jan, l. About sou
companies will receive these blanks
which is about the same number as
We're doing business last year.
Starter Statehouse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28
Bradstreet VS.. Bradstrcet.

The case of Bradstreet vs.. Brad
street, in which Frederick 7. Brad
street of Gardiner brings action
against Annie l.. Bradstreet of Gar
diner to recover for the care and sale
OF timber lands, which he alleges that
the defendant is indebted to him for.
was resumed at the opening of court,
riday morning. The amount sued for in
this case is S15.552.62
Frederick T. Bradstreet, the plain
tiff. testified that he had been looking
after Mrs. Bradstreets interests in
timber land since the death of her
husband, who was his brother, and
that he had also sold timber land for
her. for which he has not yet received
compensation. In cross-examlnatlon
Attorney Johnson brought out the
fact that the charges for services
We're excessive.
Attorney johnson at this point In
the case laid down to the jury the po-
sition of the defense. In his statement
he said that Mrs. Bradstreet was will
iec to pay her brother-in-law justly
fer what he had done. but that she
thought the amount charged by him
WAS excessive.
The testimony of the defense all
tended to show that the amount
charged for services by Mr.. Bradstreet
was great deal more then should
have beer rightly charged.
The case was given to the jury, and.
after being out of the court room for
a short time. verdict was returned
fer s9Si60 for the plaintiff
Hon. Charles F. Johnson and Car
roll \ Perkins of Waterville acted as
counsel for the defense. and Amos X.
Butler of Skowhegan was the coun-
sci for the plaintiff.
Winthrop Assault Case.
rho ueyt case To he tried Friday. was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28
MANCHEST

NORTH-Mrs Fl. A. Taught and
grandfather, Harrison Hill were call
ing, Thursday, on Mr.. and Mrs. Il. IL.
Thomas.
Mrs. b. p. Winslow and Mrs. Eliza
beth Hall We're the guests, Wednesday,
OF Mrs NJ S. Ffiield.
Miss Belle Fifeld accompanied by
Miss Sara Dinsmore of Augusta are
passing few days at the former
home.
N. $. Fifeld was business caller
Friday. in Augusta.
NORTH-Mrs Waldo b. kidder OF
Albion is the guest of her sister. ME.
Edwin Caldwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28

Score-Cony o Waterville 0. Umpire
PRAY. Referee. Gould. Head lmesman
Brown. Time, two 10m. periods and two
SIN periods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28
SHIFT.

The next case to be tried Friday. wa:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-28

A piano with electro gold strings Is
something of a novelty. In his al,
this morning. Melville Smith mentions
the Schumacher, which is the ohiy pl-
ano made with these strings,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
Passed Reciprocity Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-President
Taft's reciprocity agreement with Can.
ada was ratified last night In the
house of representatives. The Nc.
Call bill carrying the agreement into
effect was passed 221 to 90.
The republicans present voted 70
ayes and 81 noes. The democratic
vote was lat ayes and s noes. A ma
jority of the republican insurgents
present voted for the bill. The Nc
Call bill now goes to the senate.
President Taft believes, If q alibuster
can be avoided and q vote taken, the
bill will pass. He insists that the
senate shall act one way or the other,
and has indicated that be would call
an extra session of congress If it does
not do so.
The democratic leaders put in the
claim that reciprocity was q good
democratic doctrine and declared they
were glad to welcome the presiden,
and many Of the house into the demo.
cratic fold. Some Of the old guard
republican leaders like Dalzell Of
Pennsylvania and Fordney of Mich
igan, yelled but thinly their predic'
tions that the republican party would
be defeated by reason of what they
Oh ar acterized a departure from the
principle of protection and the es'
pousal of free trade.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
May Probe Copper Trust.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-A resolu.
ton providing for an investigation
by the government of the methods and
practices of the so.oalled copper trust
was introduced in the ate today by
Senator Clapp OF Minnesota. The
resolution directs the attorney general
to investigate the organization and
their methods of operation relative to
each other and to other allied corpor-
atoms of the Amalgamated Copper
company, the Anaconda Copper com.
pauy and the United States Metal
Selling company for the purpose Of
determining whether there does moi
exist therein q violation of the laws
of the United States, and especially
the Sherman antitrust law.
The resolution was referred to the
judiciary committee. The investiga a.
ton Is believed to be a part of the
program of i%nsurgent senators te
arouse antagonism to the so.callei
interests. The insurgents recently
have been holding meetings in tn,
rooms of the senate committee on In
dian aft airs, of which Mr.. Clapp is
chairman, and the demand for an in
vestigation OF the so.called cope,
trust is believed to have been determ'
ined upon at one of these meetings.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

show &C increase of about 80 per cent.
compared with the record of q year
ago. Postmaster George w. Crane
makes official report to this effect, for
the quarter ending December 81.
In order to give the people OF this
town and vicinity 90 opportunity OF
seeing and purchasing the latest styles
Ia ladies' ready.to.wear garments, ar.
engagements have been made between
The Paris Dry Goods Co. and the
"Toggery" to handle these goods on
approval. All orders will receive
prompt attention.
The local company of the Montana
National Guard will soon be prepared
for active service. Captain Frank G.
Chittum is In receipt Of notification
from Adjutant General Phil Greenan
that be msy At at once make requisi.
tion for uniforms and other suppliea
for the Sc members OF the company,
and the necessary measurements and
other Information r being sent "a
the authorities. The boys show 4
c~ommendable interest In the orRsnizs.
ton Of the company, and propose To
make It . success.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
President Signs Fair Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-President
Taft today signed the bill design ating
San Francisco as the city In which
will be held in 1915 the exposition sig
nalizing the openeng Of the Panama
canal.
With a gold pen made OF metal min.
ed in California, and in the presence
Of the two United States senator's and
q number of the representatives Of
tina state, the president attached bis
signature to the engrossed bill. Mr.,
Taft presented the pen to one of the
members of the party and it will be
placed on exhibition at the exposition
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
MONTANA NEWS BRIEFLETS
A Budget Of Readable Short Items
From Various Parts Of the State.

" oOOAON W U00O0~
From Various Parts Of the State.
PH1L1PsBURG, Feb. 13.-The hay
shortage IN come instances 10 causing
considerable loss to ranchers 10 this
vicinity. s. L. Walker, on Rock
creek, has lost nearly . thousand
head of sheep from starvation during
the past two weeke.
M1ssouLA, Feb. 14.-As the result
Of . visit here ell day yesterday OF
Third Vice President G. T. Slade,
there has been made . sweeping reduc.
ton OF the local forces of the Northern
Pacific railway. The exact number Of
men let out was not announced as oil
had not been notified but the wedding
out spreads through all departments.
ROUNDUP, Feb. l3.-Two men were
sufocsted early yesterday morning
here. Both victims were Austrians.
Their Nance are unknown. The men
were asleep In cabins st mines No. 2
and No. 3 OF the Milwaukee Coal COM
pany when the cabins caught fire. The
large hospital st the mines then caught
fire. but the flames were extinguished
after the root had been burned.
CuTBANK, Feb. l5.-Peter Mccall
lum, q sheepherder aged about sixty
years, was found dead in q shack on
the ranch of Mrs. Joanna Hanson, now
residing In Great Falls. A bloody
knife and q pair Of scissors were
found lying beside the body and it
seemed to be q clear case of suicide.
McCallum had just made final proof
on a claim near here. Dependency
following a protracted spree is thought
to be the cause of the mans act.
HELENA, Feb. ia judgment for
$500 vas entered against the Great
Northern Railway company in the
federal court this morning, the judg.
ment being q penalty for the violation
of the safety appliance act at or near
White6sh August 81, 1909. The gov
ernment through District Attorney
J. W. Freeman, preferred five charges
against the railway company, each
charge being to the effect that the
company ran a car out of Whiteish.
! the couplings of which were defective.
DILLON, February 14.-J. G. Clark,
piano player in a house in Lima, was
killed in the Short Line yards in Dill
Ion this morning bv falling under the
wheels of q train on which be had
beaten his way from Lima. Both legs
were severed from the body and the
body was found about three hours
| after the accident. Clark was arrest
ed in Lima yesterday for vagrancy,
fined and given twelve hours to leave
town. He rode the blind baggage out
of Lima toward Dillon. and an empty
whisky bottle showed that he had con.
sumed a pint of whisky en- route.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
Comparing Legislative Records.

HELENA, Feb. 14.-The Twelfth leg
islative assembly has passed more
than twice the number of bills, resolu'
tons and memorials than the Eleventh
assembly acted on in the same length
of time.
Up to and including February II,
Governor Norris received from the
Eleventh assembly 81 bills, resolu.
tions and memorials. OF this number
IA originated in the house and sever
in the senate.
Up to and including February IL,
Governor Norris received from the
Twelfth assembly IS bills, resolutions
and memorials. OF this number q
originated in the house and "a in tnt
senate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
Would Amend Homestead Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA. = Senator
Jones introduced q bill today amend
ing the homestead law by providing
that absence of IN entryman or his
family from his homestead for q per.
Tod not exceeding elk months in any
one calendar year shall not be held
as interrupting continuity for the five
years. residence required by law, bu,
in such case an entryman, In addition
to other proof, must show that, begin
ming his second year, he has guilty at.
ed one-sixteenth Of his entry, and for
the third and subsequent years al
least one.eighth of the land entered
has been continuously under cultiva'
ton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
Would Discourage Gun Packing.


HELENA, Feb. l3.-Carrying con.
cealed weapons is made a felony, pun
ishable by Imprisonment not to exceed
five years lie the substitute for house
bill 213, by Alley, which passed the
house today.
The provisions of the bill are prob.
ably a. drastic as those of any law
prohibiting gun, razor and knife car.
rying enacted in any state in the
Union. The bill is designed to make
weapon carrying so hazardous as to
decrease the number of deadly assaults
and murders which Judge Donlan has
estimated cost the county of Silver
Bow alone S25, 900 annually.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

How to cure q cold is q question in
which many are interested just now.
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and immense
sale by its remarkable cure of colds.
It can always be depended upon.
For sale by all dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

You are probably aware that pneu-
monia always results from q cold, but
you never heard OF q cold resulting In
pneumonia when Chsmberlain's Cough
Remedy was used. Why take the risk
when this remedy may be had for Q
triae? For sale by all dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest give
it q trial and yon r. certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt re-
lief which it affords. Sold by all
dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

S%edeutary habits, lack OF outdoor
exercise. insufficient m%astication OF
food, constipation, q torpid liver,
worry and anxiety, r the most CON.
mon causes for stomach troubles.
Correct your habits and take Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
aud you will soon be we'll again. For
sale by all dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

When her child is in danger a wo.
man will risk her life to protect it.
No great act of heroism or risk of life
Is necessary to protect q child from
Group. Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and all danger is avoided.
For sale by all dealers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22

country, arrived today on a short
business visit.
J. Engellant, who has returned from
q visit of several weeks at his sheep
ranch near Everson, reports ar i'm.
provement in range conditions in that
locality. 1t has been q long siege OF
winter weather, and several outfits
have been kept busy rustling hay.
Think OF the inconvenience and loss
il your deeds and other valuable pa.
pers are destroyed or stolen. Fire
and burglar proof safety deposit box.
es for rent at the Benton State bank.
Each box is absolutely private, as
you will have the only key that will
open it.
The Piper.Howe Lumber company
has commenced suit In the district
court against George Breckenridge
and r. M. Hsdlock, Of Joplin, to re.
cover an alleged indebtedness of about
$50. This amount is claimed to be
due for building material supplied by
plaintiff. -
Tue business conditions in For
Benton and vicinity are reflected II
local post Office transactions, which
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-02-22
"a GREAT OPPORTUNITY :
TO SAVE MONEY
At A BROTHERS
Dry Goods Department

HOSIERY SALE, For 4 Short Time Only.
All going at 7oc. per pair. Old prices, 35c.,
49,. Soc, and DOC.
Dlmlty was l5c., now............ &c, per yard
Percales, wide, only a few yards,
was &c.,, now........:......l0 DC. per yard
Chambray was 20c., now.......... DC. yer yard
Cotton Cheviots was 25c.-35c, now DC. per yard
Opera Crepe vas 15c., now........l DC. per yard
Holly Batiste,
Barred Swiss was Csc. -35c., now... SC. per yard
All Over Lace, several pieces from
.25c. to $3.50, now........... SC, per yard
Embroidered Edgings and Inser-
tions, sold for 124c. to &c.,
now.............. 0C. and SC. per yard
There are many other bargains to be found in
our Dry Goods Department, and we invite your
inspection of our large stock.
The evening world., 1911-08-14
PLUNGED INTO EAST RIVER
FULLY DRESSED TO SAVE LAD
SWims With Him TO Charities Pier,
Where the Seven-Year-Old Is
Resuscitated.

Joseph Taylor, a brick handler, Of No.
Az East Tw~enty-hfth street. rescued
Edmund Leroux. seven years ~ age, to-
day, lust as the boy was near death
from drowning in the East River on
East T~wenty-slxth street. The ouy's
father, Eugene Leroux, liz captain of a
brick barge, and the boy was playing
on the deck of the barge when hc fen
into the water,
TAYLOR was standing on the string
piece OF tine pic" when he heard the boy
scream. t, plunged headlpug into IN,
river. fully dressed, to save the had y
stroug eah tide was RUNNING and lornux
vas carried down the stream for u
considerable distance.
When TAYLOR reached tho %youngster
nee took him under onc arm and padded
N TO the Charities pier, where Police
nan donovan 'lrow him q rope. Tn.
hpg was unconscious, A fresh suit OF
.'u'''uc at'cd TAYLOR for his days work
at the b~rickyarl of Caudo" n Smith,
T~Ncuty-siXth street ana the East River.
After Dr l.enanc, coruuri's physician,
had restored I.er1uX to cou,. l]uusuoss he
was taken back to his rlth'r's barge
The evening world., 1911-08-14
CRAWLST TO DEATH
FROM PORT HOLE
OF OCEAN Liner
Life Savers Search in Vain for
Boston Man Who Was
Under Restraint.

Richard Burke OF Boston. n first
cabin passenger on the steamer Duca
degli Abruzzi, which came in to-day
from Mediterranean ports. crawled
through the port hole ~. his staterOom
last Monday and threw himself into the
sea. lie had been locked In his state
room by his brothers and vas under
constant watch because of a mental
d-erangement.
The alarm was given and within Ave
minutes the steamer was stopped and
a boat lowered. The sea was very
rough and the boats crew, after a
two hours search. failed 10 find Burke.
The steamer then proceeded.
BOSTON, Aug. l4.-Rchard Burke,
who jumped from the steamer Duca
Degll Abruzzl last Monday had been
preparing for the priesthood at the
American College in Rome and had
previously studied at Georgetown UNI
yerslty. He was a son of Michael II.
Burke Of Dorchester.
The evening world., 1911-08-14
BOMB SHAKES
HOME OF JULIET
ROMEO HUNTED
Police Suspect Cupid, Not
Blackhand, Incited Latest
East Side Explosion.

The young Romeo who was wont 70
shout his affection FOR s!xteen-year-old
Jennie Brusco as she leaned out of the
window OF No. . East First street, as
he stood on the sidewalk IN front of the
tenement, Needless OF the irreveren,
comment of the passersby. Is being
sought by detectives of the Fifth street
police station to-day. They believe he
can throw some light on the mystery
Of the bomb explosion which occurred
shortly before midnight in front OF
Brusco's apartments. on the second floor
Of the tenement house Of which he Is
j%anitor. The young Romeo was lately
forbidden to call on Miss Jennie, and
she was not permitted to leave the house
IN the evening. Hence the wireless
detectives TO find him to-day.
The explosion threw the one hundred
and nifty occupants OF the house into
the widest KIND OF a panic, which was
Intensified by the thick cloud of plas-
ter dust which filled the Railways. The
dust was mistaken for smoke, n the
tenants scrambled for tho fire escape.
and the roof, shouting Fire" as ttcy
ram, while some Of them pumped their
gcvplyers empty IN orlc. ID "r. help
The door leading 10 Brus.p's bod
room was ripped of and sent nying
across the bed in which the Janitor and
mis- wife slept, Tho explosion tore A
hole In the lloor OF tho bedroom. and
lifted off the door OF the aparuuyp,
across the hall. occupied by Guiscpy,
CYCLIC, his vile and seven children. II
ripped the piaster.ns down In the hall,
Ways of the second n tA,rd floors, and
battered many windows. In spite Of tn,
rain Of glass Throughout; the nouse an,
the Gathering of the plastering. no on,
was hurt.
one Of the tenants, who had man.
aged to eXtricate himself from the PAM
stricken. furniture and trunk-laden moi
lu he std.rWdys, ran to the corner am
was about to turn In a fire alarm whci
stopped by Detective Caravan. Jolnc.
by tho reserves of the Fifth street sta
ton, Caravan speedily restored order il
ne m beehive. and sont tn
frightened tenants back to bed,
Brusco vowed oy all the saints he haO
never run foul of the bad men OF IN
quarter, and mad never received a black
hand letter. II hnally occurred TO hin
that the only person VINO might have
grievance against him was the younI
fellow whose attentions to Jennie dis
pleased him