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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

belle acid would remain damp for
day or two.
us not carbolie acid often used for
a disinfeetant in cases of child BIRTH"
asked Attorney Sanborn.
quite often, was the reply and
County Attorney Williamson at once
parted with the inquiry, In such
cases the carbolic acid is used in a
solution, is it not?
1T is replied the witness.
Henry w. Plulamer, of Augusta,
coroner and undertaken, was next
called and related the story of his in
yestigation of the case. The first
nightslip worn by the baby was pro-
duced and the undertaken after smell
ing of it declared that it still smelled
of carbolic acid. Witness went to the
Norris place Saturday afternoon with
City Marshal Fletcher, DR. Lincoln.
Mr.. Rand and others. Found Mrs.
Royce in bed in the bedroom. The fur
niture of the room was the same as
in the plan drawn by Mr.. Hill. Wit
ness examined by Mrs. Royce and her
replies We're taken down in shorthand
by Mr.. Rand.
How did she appear"
Very good. She answered my cues
tions strong and promptly and appear
ed very calm"
Witness sent the stomach and other
organs of the child to Brunswick for
analysis. Later held an inquest at the
courthouse and al the home of Mrs
Royce. The respondent was question
ed at her home. after being cautioned
that her answers might be used
against her.
Did you have some conversation
with Mrs Royce, Saturday. about car
bolic acid?"
Il did"
by whom was the bottle that had
carbolic acid in it handed to you?"
by Octavia Ferris in the presence
of Mrs. Royce
Where did she get it?"
/ couldn't say"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

Witness ON cross examination said
that it was his impression that Steph-
en- Norris told Octavia to get the bot
lie. He did not recall that Mrs. Royce
told Octavia To get it.
WHO WIS present then?'
Mrs. Royce, DR.. Lincoln, Mr.. Rand
! octavia Ferris, Mr.. Norris and my
self"
Witness. on cross examination by
Attorney Leigh, stated that Mrs Royce
was in bed the following Monday,
when witness visited the Norris house
with the coroners Jury.
How did you warn Mrs. Royce
after you asked her to make state
ment?"
Il told her that what she said might
be used for or against her"
Did you take stephen Norris state
ment, or Octavia's?"
No, sir"
DR.. Frank \. Whittier, professor OF
| baeteriology at Bowdoin College, tes-
| titled that he received certain parts
of the Royce child, July Is, and made
a microscopic examination of them
He found traces of earbolic acid in the
organs except the bladder. Witness
stated that the fact that the acid did
not reach the bladder indicated that
death had come quickly.
In the case of at least two tea
sponsful of carboic acid being admin
istered to the child how soon would
death ensue?"
In less than 30 minutes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18
WOMEN AT NEWPORT
DISCARD FACE POWDER

During my summers stay at New
Tort, writes Mae Martyn. Il was
greatly interested in the unusually
charming compilations of the women
soon found that these fortunate pos
SCISSORS of perfect eomplexions no
longer use powder, since it clogs up
the skin pores and causes blackheads
wrinkles. etc. Instead they use a
lotion. made by dissolving ounces of
spurmax in either Y pint hot water or
z pint witch hazel, adding tea
spoonfuls elycerine. Where witch
hazel is used the lotion dries more
quickly.
This splendid lotion clears and
whitens the skin. making it smooth,
soft and velvety. II removes that
shiny, sallow look and does not show
or rub off like powder 1t is far SUI
perior to face powder and a perma-
nent skin beautifier.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

Gr. \ =. Young Of Augusta, secre-
tar &c. tie state Board OF Health,
was the only Witness Before the legis-
lati"o investigating committee Tues
day morning. He described the work
of the board at considerable length
or, STONED as 10 what fees the hoard
received Or. Young stated that the
on I"as we're those paid - the eed-
cal authorities fur transcripts u the
records in the Maine office These fees
asnoun ted u $500 last year Until re-
Gently these fees We're taken by Dr.
Young, according to his testimony
and after he had paid a clerk for the
work r hc rcnyertcd the balance 10 his
own use.
When the state hired an auditor this
custom MAS changed. as a law was
PASSED sending the fees into the stat.
treasury. Since that time DR. Young
las complied with the new law. Asked
IS To what sort of an account he kept
Of the cash thus received. he stated
that he kept a cash book OF his own
which he carried in his pocket.
Senator Mullen asked him why he
didn't keep a public record. and he
didn't Just know. Asked why he kept
the private record. he said that he did
ii for his own protection Asked what
he meant by protection" he replied
that he meant that he desired to be
able to answer any questions that any
committee or commission might put
to him.
He also admitted that he once de-
eIincd a raise in salary. So lar rs is
known. that is the only instance of
the Kind ON record. lie has since ac-
ef1ptcd the raise
Thc matter of the accounts of the
embalming board was taken Up and
tho old controversy between Former
Statc Auditor Hatch and the board
was discussed 1t seems that the board
collected more fees than were needed
to pay the expenses of the beard and
placed the surplus in an Augusta
bank Auditor Hatch demanded that
this sum be turned ever To the state.
The board objected. but finally did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

while it vas at the undertaking rooms.
DR.. Lincoln showed to the jury by the
aid of the photographs the area of the
burning upon the body of the baby.
Cross examined by Atty. Sanborn,
witness admitted that the respondent
was suffering some pain when he ar
rived at the Norris house on the night
of July -.
About how much acid do you think
was administered to the child?"
1.-Two teaspoonsful or more"
what percentage did not enter the
mouth?"
"a large percentage was outside
Would death be caused by both ex-
ternal and internal application"
Yes, in combination"
How soon, in your opinion, did the
child die after the acid was admins
tered?'
"In from a few minutes to half an
hour"
What amount of acid would be ne
cessary to take the life of the child?'
LESS than three grains has pro
ducd death"
Would the fact that the child had
nothing in it's stomach produce death
sooner"
ut would, possibly, in 90 minutes
Undertaken Harvey Bates testified
to visiting the Norris place on Satur-
day morning following the death of
the baby. in company with DR.. Lin
coin. The cotton around the baby, S
neck smelled of carbolic acid but did
not think there was any special odor
about the clothing aside from that no
burns were visible except those upon
the lips and hand until the cotton was
removed The body of the baby was
taken to the undertaking rooms on
Water street and remained there until
after the autopsy.
Frank II. Burgess, a photographer,
was called but Immediately excused,
as it was understood that counsel on
both sides We're agreed upon anything
he might testify to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

in il were identified by Mr.. Hill and
a admitted as evidence. Witness was
cross examined by Attorney Leigh as
to distances from various articles of
furniture to the bed. The bed was in
full view of a person lying upon a
couch shown in the plan. The dis
lance from the bureau to the head of
the bed was three feet, four inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

l.. Mclean, Benedict f. Mailer, w. II.
Fisher, Charles L. Andrews, Augusta
As5ury c. Stilphen, Farmingdale; Lee
roy r. Carleton, Winthrop. Judge Fred
Emery Became of the superior court,
and ex-Judge Greenlief +. stevens OF
the probate court were also present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

DR. William II. Harris, testified that
he was engaged in general practice in
the city Of Augusta and was the
county medical examiner He first saw
the RoVce child on Saturday after
noon, June Is. He performed an autop-
sy upon the child on the following day.
THE marks of external violence on
the child were limited entirely to the
burns by carbolic acid upon the face,
neck and lips and upon the left band, .
stated the medical examiner. The
body was clothed with a little slip
or nightdress and the upper part of
tie garment had been wet with the
acid.
Witness stated that the baby
weighed ~ pounds and was developed
more than normal, its length being
III inches. whereas the normal length
of the male infant is but 10 or %
inches The autopsy showed that the
tongue and back of the throat We're
BADLY burned, the gullet burned the
entire length and the front wall of the
stomach badly burned. Both kidneys,
the spleen and both lungs were con
lgested and there was d slight conges-
ltion of the brain.
TO what were these burnings due?'
asked County Attorney Williamson.
ITO carbolie acid, indicating that
the child had swallowed some. -
TO what were the burns upon the
face due
To carbolic acid overlooking from
the mouth
How, in your opinion, was TIE ear
bolic acid administered?''
| From a bottle, the neck of which
was held against the back of the
tongue"
I'm your opinion how much carbolic
acid was administered into the mouth
of the child"
Two or three possibly
half of it iiewed out of the child s
mouth, for the tissues We're pretty
well burned"
How long do you think child
would live after that amount of poison
was administered"
Not more than 10 minutes
Would a child in such a case strug-
gle and cry"
"It certainly would make some
noise"
Witness on REORGANIZATION by
Atty. Sanborn stated that water
would have but little effect in remoN-
| ing the acid from the baby's face
He also said that cloth wet with car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18
Hearing Ordered.

The state board of railroad commits
sieners has ordered a hearing for Fri
day. Nov. 3 at 1130 \. NJ, at the pas
senger station at Mainstream upon the
petition of the Maine Central Railroad
for II change in location of tracks be-
tween Mainstream and Harmony vii
lage. distance of about two miles,
In order to provide moro suitable To-
cation IF station grounds at Harmony
village. Several highway crossings
are included in the proposed location
Huckleberry Grange from Cow
Hollor" wifi entertain Bethel Grange
in their own hall. the evening of Oct.
% After the regular meeting of
Bethel Grange, Huckleberry Grange
will take charge and confer the Third
degree on two candidates. pleasing
program is being prepared and re-
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

The joint special investigating com
mittec of the 18th Legislature, after
being IN session less than an entire
day, adjourned, Tuesday neon, to
meet at the call of the chairman
sometime in the middle Of November
Rut little has been accomplished of
what the committee had hoped to
demonstrate during the two-days SEES
sion, hut Chairman Mullen and the
other members of the committee hope
10 have sa1an more fruitful line of in
curry 80 pursue a the next public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18
STATE HOUSE.
Investigating Committee
Adjourns Tuesday Noon.
Probe OF Board Of Health Yields
But Very Little.
valus bls Directory Issued by the
State Insurance Department.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.

Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 A. M.
Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council Thursday, Nov. is at 10 Am.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

A JOURNAL WANT AID. WILL
serve you in exchanging something
you've ceased to need for some
thing you've come to need. And
In this direction the classified ads.
do some of their real friend max
ing work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18

Photographs of the Baby.
Photographs of the baby were taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-18
MURDER.

Continued from Page one.)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
HARMONY IS EXPECTED
AT Democrat Caucus Tonight
Committee Will BE Chosen
for Next Session
(By Associated Press. J

Washington. Jan. 19-On thu day
of the Democratic caucus at which
the policies Of the next house are to
be mapped out. Democratic members
oil congress see only harmony The
caucus will be held in the house
chamber tonight and the composition
Of the ways and means committee,
TO be chosen by It, Is fairly well set
tied tonight
The caucus call provides for no
other business than the selection of
the ways and means committee. 1t
is well understood today that the
Democrats will 60 on record in sup
port of Champ Clark for speaker,
and that they will undoubtedly set
tie upon the method to be followed
IN the selecting of the balance OF the
committees in the next house.
Fully Is of the 50 Democratic mem
bers elect are in washington and
win take part in the gathering. Rep
resentative Henry d. Clayton OF Ala
bama Is caucus chairman OF the MI
nority party and win call the caucus
to order and set 1t In motion. 1t is
epected that Representative James
Hay OF Virginia will be made perma-
nent chairman Of the meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
MARRIED LIFE Brief
Bride Refused 10 Live in Okla
homa and Husband is Granted
a Divorce

Russell ~ Armstrong was this al
ternoon In superior court granted a
MAOrcc from NAihy n. Armstrong.
The case was one of unusual celebrity.
throughout The marriage took place
ON June 80, 1910. and two weeks ago
divorce proceedings were filed. Since
that time Mrs. Armstrong has come
to Guthrie, held d conference With the
colnplair ant aud attorneys, entered
an appearance In court and returned
10 her houo She started for Kansas
City last night.
Tho cause of action was that the
~itc refused to live in Oklahoma and
abscntod herself from her husband
without provocatlon.
The maiden name OF the defendant,
Ruhw Norris. is restored. Neither Of
The parties can be married within
six months from today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20

Eighty per cent OF the state banks
in Oklahoma have paid their 1911 as
sessment for the bank guaranty fund,
according to Secretary Henderson OF
the state banking board.
The decision of the United States
supreme court upholding the Okla
homa deposit guaranty law, acted as
a stimulus to the state bankers who
had hitherto hesitated, IN many in
stances about paving the assess
ments.
Many letters have been received by
the banking board, said Henderson
wednesday, expressing satisfaction OF
the bankers with the law now that
1t has stood the test OF court re-
view The bankers who wrote said
they were willing to pay their assess
ments.
The banks have until March / to
remit the one per cent tax to the
banking board.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
STATE REC0RNs IN PERIL
Auditor Leo Meyer Unable to
Secure Safety for Valuable
Public Documents


Oklahoma City, Oltlas Jan. i9--
The state auditors office force Is hay
ing hard time getting located
Work was commenced Tuesday NOV
ing the records OF the Office into the
room assigned to the auditor at the
nigh school building, although the ac-
commodations there are not at all
satisfactory Promises were made,
however, by the citizens committee
that better quarters could be secured,
and as result three or four sets OF
conflicting orders have been issued
In the last twentyfour hours. The
result Is that the records and Office
equipment Is now stacked up in the
corridors OF the school building and
no office at all has been established
as yet
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
SQUARE DEAL SAYS REED
Guthrie Man Expresses I'sis ideas on
viaduct Matter. 4se .es

+ i Hf
Editor Ilfly Leader: 7 ease al
low me a little space In your valuable
paper To say few words conccrrIng
the proposed bofd election for the
viaduct. Now, | don't think w
should work in the dark in this bnsi-
ness. ! would suggest that the mayor
cause to be printed In the daily pa,
pcrs Of Guthrie all negttiat;ons and
contracts. II any with the railway
company. the CITY and the street rail-
way company. 10 let the voters know
what 10 expect for, their money. This
Is a business proposition. ana 20 busl-
ness man signs i contracts or pbliga,
stes himself until lie reads. rejects
and mentally digests the terms OF
said contract
The people Of Guthrie never refis.
cd to bUrd themselves for any i'm
proFcment to Guthrie. We built the
convention hall to accommodate the
state and instead Of getting thanks
we got kicks from every town In the
state. If we pay fifia thousand dot
iars for a viadiiet to benefh the rail-.
way and street car company. VIC
should get some c0Dcession from them
II the railway company, would agree
to build a lraec hotel aud eating house
across OK 'ahoma avenue. with All
.archWay through FROM the trains to
the street SO that passengers could
travel up and down Oklahoma avdniie
and get to the train, | would be- will
ing But to build d fence across the
street ard stop Al travel up and down
Oklahoma Avenue. Il would ol1fose II.
We could could put our fifty thousand
into something Of more benefit to
Guthrie and when they want a siaiuct
let them build It. We should get
some returns for our money and not
go Hind as we have done before. All
we owe the comnanies mentioned is
our good will and they owe Us the
same, and we should work tosetheEs
for the benefit of boths but we have
no right to give all and receive moth
ing. Now call me kicker IL son
wish, but am Just giving ny opinion
which everyone sliCiild do. Tllis mat
ter win be discussed at the bank cor.
ner' the first sunslltIy day and when
the people know that they are going
to pay and what theE win get they
will be ready TO vote, and they will
vote right for the benefit Of Guthrie,
If we put up fifty thousanass dollars
that Is about all that will be- spent
the company will provide tie plans
and specifications and boss thes job.
So 1 thiEk they shelld / spend sfifty
thousand in q building TO help t;nti-
rie. We don't ask them To heFp psbnild
our bridges. Iset Us have X square
deal and we win do our best. Re
spectfully, Robert Reed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
Kansas s-oklahoma Fair Dates

Oklahoma@ City, Okla, Jan 19-T The
kansas-Oklahoma Circuit of Fair as
sociations at a meeting here today
arranged the following dates for the
different associations for the week
beginning July TO- Council Grove,
Kan; July, 81, Blackwell, Aug. Z,
Anthony, Kan; Aug. a. Pratt Kan !;
Aug 2l, Wichita, Kaa Aug 2S, FL
dorado and lola, Kan; Sept. 1, Eur
reka and Mcpherson, Kan: Sept. II,
Howard and Topeka, Kan. Sept 1S,
Hutchinson, Kan: Sept 25, Win
held, Kan and Oklahoma City; Oct.
2, Oklahoma City and Pawnee; Oct.
9, Muskogee and Tulsa.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
O O O O O O @ 0 O O O O
O PERSONAL O
o AND LOCAL O
O O o o O O O O o o o o

Dr. D. NJ. HALEY, of McAlester, one
of the East Sides most prominent
men and Masons, has been enjoying
the Scottish Rite reunion this week.
The doctor takes a keen interest in
everything pertaining TO the growth
and development of Oklahoma.
]. Roy Williams, of L.awton, floor
leader Of the house Vd8 in the city
this morning. The legislature will
finish its work on the 60-day sched
ule,' said Williams.
j w McNeal today sold all OF the
stock which he held in the National
Bank OF Commerce to Attorney Gus
tafe A. trixon.
Mrs ]. J. ORourk is in Knoxville,
Tenn.
G. II. Marketable returned today
form trip east.
Auditor Leo Meyer was up from
oklahoma city today
Win McBrine was up from Okla
homa city today He is working in
the state auditors office for a few
weeks,
T. II. Woodson, Of Cherokee, is in
the city.
Frank o. Thackery, Of Shawnee, is
here
G. b. Rittenhouse, of Chandler,
spent the day here.
Byron Pratt, of Caldwell, Kan, is
visiting in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Flippen, OF Nash
vile. Tenn, are here.
slaflkN 94klr --
=. j. Magber, Leading citizen Of
! Orlando, is here,
Judge S. S. Lawrence returned to
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
STATE CAPITAL DECISION RUMOR

Oklahoma CITY, Jan. 19--It was re-
ported in state official circles today
that authentic intinations had been
given out 10 the effect that a decision
in the capital location case IL to be
made by the supreme court next Mon
day.
On receipt OF the rumor In Guth-a
rie inquiry was made at the supreme
court Offices. Chief Justice Turner
said the rumor was baseless. He
gave no intimation of date for a
decision.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
MAY HAVE
DIRECT VOTE
IN IOWA
lRy Associated Press.l

Dcs Moines la, Jan 19-Senator
Lafayette Young today issued this
statement, with the request that the
other candidates for United States
senator before the Iowa legislature
sign it.
j am candidate for the Office OF
United States senator at the hands
Of the Republican party hereby
agree to submit my candidacy to the
Republican voters of the state at a
special primary and abide by the re
suit (Signed) Lafayette Young"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
MENU FOR FRIDAY

Breakfast
Oranges, cereal and cream, bacon
griddle cakes, toast, tea and coffee
Luncheon
flashed beeisteak and onions Ga
left oyerl chopped sweet potatoes
3autes Ca lettoyer) anchoty sand
wiches. brown betty, tea
Dinner
Oyster bisque. halibut steak. mash
ed potatoes, Jerusalem arichokes,
cranberry pie, black coffee, The Daily
Leader.
A missionary tea was given by the
ladies of the First Baptist church at
The home OF Mrs. w. ]. Turner yes
terday. MIS-. Kizzle Halstead, tho
church missionary. made an address
On womans work in Oklahoma,
There were several musical selec'
tions.
Mrs. Julia Wiltenshcfer Of Grand
Fork, S. d., and Miss Carrie Stern, OF
Rochester, \ ", who have been Wis
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20

ting Mr. and Mrs Charles, Adler,
North Broad street, today resumed 4
westward iournar, starting for the ia.
cific coast.
Miss Blanch Kelso and Wesley
Gcrbc were married yesterday
The Klmona club was entertained
Wednesday by Mrs. Harry NeNman.
Mrs. Claude Sittcrly this AFTERNOON
entertained the Thursday bridge club.
A costume ball is to be given by
the German organizations Of the city
in February HaE3.
Mrs. William Busby, wife Of the
sovereign inspector general Of the
Scottish Rite, is here attending the
consistory events
Miss Jessie Mcdonald, OF Portland,
Ore, is visiting Mrs. A. CT. Hixona
Mrs. j r. Cottingham will enter
tain III Friday Afternoon Euciie
club this week. 4F
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
REPUBLICAN is UNsEATED

Jefferson, City. Mo-. Jan. i9--The
house after heated debate today UNI
seated Representative IT, r. Dow, Re
publican. of Pettis county, and seated
r. Seaton Taylor Democrat. Dow on
the returns to the secretai~ off state
was elected by cne vote.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20
YESTERDAY ~ CONGRESS
Senate

Senate
Washington, Jan. 19-Speeehes in
advocacy of and against the retention
Of his Seat by Senator William Lori.
mer were made yesterday by Senator
burrows and Senator Borah. The
former, who was chairman of the spe-
cial congressional committee which
investigated the charges that brib-
cry had been employed in the cleo
lion OF Mr. Lorimer, defended the
so1iWittee report which exonerated
the lllnoisan. Senator Borah con
tended that the evidence proved
eonclusively that corruption had
been employed and that Mr. Lori
mer should not be permitted to re-
tain his seat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-20

KIRMEas DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT
SURE AT CITY HALL. ADLER's
oRctssraA OF FIVE PIECES.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND, MEN,
BERs.