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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25
Public Matters.
THE PARDON PETITIONS.
Continued from Page one.)

Mills for the petitioners, testifying IS
to the alleged talk by Phillips, ex-
onerating Swain, which was not al
mitted at the trial. The letters testi
fled to SWANS good character. Phil
lips, according to the letters was thu
much more powerful man. and, in the
severe struggle before the shooting. it
Was believed Phillips was the az
sressor.
Chaplain G, A. Plummer of State
prison sent letter certifying as t.
Christian and honest character of
Swain and Warden Frank j. Ham ii
the State prison sent another testify.
ing to SWANS character as good"
Neighbors and friends of Ernes;
Swain sent petitions praying the Gov
crnor and Council that a pardon he
granted to young Swain The petit
ton was signed by 70.
Howard Gould, a liveryman. stated
he went into the country on the night
of Feb II. He met Ernest shuvelins
snow. He said the tieup showed signs
of a severe struggle, with milk spill,
and he found one bullet in top Of the
tieup. He told of the battle as it was
described by Swain. Phillips pro
voi<ed Ernest about his girl, anc
Ernest, finally losing his patience, or
dered him off premises. Swain an,
Phillips started to fight. Swain was
forced to the floor and was PARTIAL,
down when he fired the shots. Ernes;
said he fired the bullets to save hi;
life. AS the bullet hit, said Mr. Gould
it would have to have been fired from
below. Sentiment is that Swain
should have pardon, said Gouli
A boy of good reputation in Farm.
ington,' he asserted when asked as tc
the character of Swain.
Mrs. Rachael Swain, foster mother
to Ernest Swain, her nephew. testifie,
as to Phillips temper, saying it was
uncontrollabie. Ernest had been as
an own son to her. Swain is very
repentant because of action tina.
caused him to shoot Phillips. He
wishes to have another chance for
manhood and happiness. He would
always have home. Carried fire.
arms from force of habit formed dur.
ing several years sojourn in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25

Giuseppe Beddia, an Italian OF port
land, sentenced to serve seven years
for manslaughter, petitioned the Gov
ernor and Council through his coua-
sci. James A. Comedian Of Portland.
1t was an affair OF an Italian chris :
tening. where the deceased and Beddia
had some words outside OF the
house, Beddia shot and killed the Dc
ceased. @tThe petitioner asks that the
sentence be reduced
Italian. minister Of the Methodist
Italian church in Portland made few
statements regarding the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25
Edward j. Owens and John Quinn.

e -
james i. Comedian ii Portland an-
reared before the Governor ana GoHn-
ell. petitioning the body Tor The par
don of Edward j. Ovens and John
Quinn. serving a 10-years sentence IN
State prison for iobbery Of $1l6e
from the Maine Steamship Co. agent
Portland The said men have served
years and one-half. The men are
each IS years OF age. The petition =
based on excessive sentence
Letters offered by Counsel Con-
nellan testified to the good character
If owens. The young man became
accustomed to drink. which he blames
for the robbery. A letter of present
county attorney of Cumberland
county recommended pardon.
II. H. Clay, agent of the Maine
Steamship Co. suffering from the ro3-
berry, withdrew the opposition nc
maintained at former hearing be-
fore Gov. F'ernald, believing that botfi
Quinn and owen have been punished
sufficiently.
James II. Kielcy of Portland .ather
of Edward J. owens, is willing to take
back his boy To his home. The moth
err wants him and Mr.. Kelley believe
that the chance would make COED.
Mr.. Quinn's father was unable % n
tend because OF beins out ot tic
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25

John Swain, who lives on farm
where shooting occurred, said his frs;
intimation of the affair was when
Phillips staggered into his house de-
claring he had been shot. 4 physician
was called and young Swain helped ali
possible. Phillips declared he wished
ito God I had killed him. and swain
returned that You knew / had to do
it, Albert"
"A good boy" testified MIR. Swain,
and. should he be pardoned, the homo
of Mrs. swain would be open To him
Mr.. swain was visibly affected ana
the tears rolled down the old man :
cheeks as he testified rs to his will .
ingness to take back young Swain into
his home.
Mr.. Swain testified as to previous
time when il was claimed that YOUNG
Swain pointed revolver at another
Phillips, and yehementy declared az
these stories were all false.
J. Blaine Morrison OF Phillips,
county attorney of Franklin county.
opposed the petition. Former County
Attorney cyrus y. Blanchard Of Mil
ton associated with him. y petition
of remonstrancc was offered ny the
State with 40 names signed 70 il. y
letter from clerk Of coarss Of Frank
lin county was offered IN prolestation.
w. E. Small of Pennington. sheriff
of FRANKLIN county, told OF the ngh.
ON which the murder occurred, OF az
alleged statement. Swain said he Wds
milking enc of the COWS, when Phil
lips came into the tieup and slan
tered his girl. He atrnek Phillips
then was forced to knee and then
tired four shots Il Phillips After
ward he hit the wounded man with d
zoe. breaking Il. and threw the pail o.
milk at him. Sheriff small testified
as to finding the bullet holes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25
John &. Aackett of Etna.

A petition was presented for the
pardon of John Il. Hackett serving u
years in States prison for a serious
offense. Daniel w. Mason OF Bangor
appeared for the petitioners. The
prisoner is suffering from tuberculosis
and his life is in danger, for this rea-
son the petition is asked.
Several letters were introduced oY
the attorney showing the serious con
dition of the prisoner. The prison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25

is a ny = this table, striking the
l.o4fp.ilurs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25

physician certified as to his serious
condition.
The prisoner has already served
five years He has mother living,
who wishes Ia have him come to her.
Donald r. Snow Of Bangor. county
attorney Of Penobseot county. OPP
posed the petition. \ recess was aiken
at p. NJ, until go p. NJ.
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ASK ANOTHER EARRING.
Continued from Page One.l

is a ny Is this table" striking the
councillors tlb.e
judge s{ap'es set forth an issue relat
ing to the Statute relative II the prohi-
bisory law. giving the sheriff a per dien
remuneration for enforcing the prohib-
TORY law. The county commissioners hae
changed its action. whereby the sheriff
WIS not expected TO enforce the law
When unsatisfied with tbs arrangement
and requested by the sher.ffs 10 return
to the statutory method, the county
commissioners refused. This. stated Mr.
Staples. may have been some cause for
notification.
NJ. Staples referred 10 the age OF
Sheriff Bailon. lie told Of his sc years
in Office. lie said no one could accuse
John Baiiou Of corruptness in office. -
submit, gentlemen. that it is with you,
conscious whether such a man. be re-
moved from office with such proceedings
with sueh action. believe Mr. Moul-
ton should be further heard Mr.. Staples
vchementiy declared it 70 be the pur-
pose to reach certain Democratic sher-
ins. He considered it worthy of further
consideration by tine Governor and Coun-
cit
At go the Governor and Council went
into executive session. Counsel for Sher-
in Emerson did not appear. though it
was conceded that. his wishes conceded
with those manifested by counsel for
Ballou and Moulton.
Public Matters.
\ representation of Linconville APP
pcared before the Council asking special
highways for that town.
Mr.. Wyman of the Central Maine Pow
er Co appeared before the Council. eX-
planning possible change of the eeva
tors from water to electric power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25

GOING WEST-3.05 A. Nj.
Except Monday, Portland
land Boston; SIS A. NJ
Lewiston, Pennington
Rockland, Portland, Bos
ton. Montreal and Que.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25
Or. Virginia c. Gay,
Or. Florence M. opdycke,
0steopathic Physicians

Graduates Of the American School o,
Osteopathy.
9-12 A. NJ. pa p NJ. Wednesday after
Moons and Sundays by appointment
ls7 State St., Augusta. Phone S53- Il
WV ianfht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-25

LOWS.
WEST-3.05 A. M.
,.HIsI7H Except Monday Portland
s: $$,,.s; $ III s.:
bee: $50 g. NJ. Bruins
wick, Lewiston, Pennington, Rockland
Portland, Boston; 12.4S L. Nj, HalloweIl
Gardner and SO. Gardiner; SO i. NJ.
local 400 i. NJ, (eNpress). Brunswick
Rockland. Portland. Boston: SIS L. NJ.
Hailowell. Gardiner and So. Gardiner
6.2o L. NJ, Portland 1910 Z. NJ. Lewis
ton, Bath. Portland. Boston. Sunday.
s;4S A. NJ, 3.42 and 1910 Z. NJ, Portland
Boston.
GOING EAST-11l a. NJ. Skowhegan
Bangor. Aroostook County, ST. John
Halifax. Sunday morning does not con
meet. beyond Bangor excepting to Bal
iiarbor: .3.o3 A. NJ, texpress) Bangor
Aroostook county. Calais and Bar Har.
Dor; SIS a. NJ, local to Moosehead Lake
via Oakland. Belfast. Foxcroft and Ban.
Sof; 9.17 a. NJ, local to Belfast and Ban
gor; II Is r. NJ, Waterville, Bangor, b
A. r; r., Calais, st. John and Hall
fax; Pa L. NJ. express to Waterville
thence local to Bangor, Bar Harbor and
awamkeag; 3.16 p. NJ, Waterville
aud Skowhegan; 100 p. NJ, Waterville
Skowhegan and Bangor. Sundays LII A
NJ, 3o9 4. NJ. for Bangor: $50 A. NJ,
2.52 p. NJ, for Bangor and Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for HalloweI
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6.3S 9,4t
A. M, 12.4S. $40, SIS, 6.25. 1910 p NJ.
II. d. WALDRON, Gen'l Passenger Agt
NORRIS McDONOLD. ce-President
4 Genl Mgr, Portland. Me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
Outing
Neckwear
At Big Savings

We have just received in time for
outing wear several lots of fine neck
fixings, bought at big concessions from
regular price-so you share in the
savings:
Sleeveless guimpes, white, black, or
creans made of fine net or shadow
laces. soc quality. Today only ..2lc
Lace Collars, new shapes, in beau
tiful laces and fine batiste embroidery
effects: large or small sizes, with daln-
ty patterns. Always sold at 7oc and
S1.OO. Special today :. :. 29c
New Priscilla Fuchus imported collars
Of shadow lace,in white or cream, also
new Medici collars of chiffon. 75c and
CSC values. For today only :. :. SOC
Main Floor-Neckwear section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
EXCURSION SEASON IS ON.
Decoration Day Ushers in Outings
and Picnics on Land and
Water

Decoration Day is now regarded as
a dies non in most parts of the Uni
ted States. 1t is becoming more and
more a general holiday, and the
pleasures of THE day are participated
in by old and young alike
Shortly after the close of the civil
war, before sectional blood had suf-
ficiently cooled, the occasion attract
ed but little attention in Alexandria
as we'll as other places in the south,
and the celebration of that day was
generally conducted by persons whit
adhered to the union cause during
the four years conflict, 1t failing to
appeal to all classes. 1t is not so now
but the present generation as well as
many of those who were cotemporan,
eous with the civil conflict attend the
services in the National Cemetery
and the best of feeling has prevailed
The government officec were CLOSED
to-day, as were also the city depart
l'ments, while in many cases work
shops have been silent and stores dl;
not open in the afternoon. Th'
occasion has been one of genera
Epicnicking.
The excursion steamers made thei
initial trips of the season On the Pc
tomac.
Hundreds of motorboats were on tn
river carrying private excursion par
ties from this city and Washington
NEWS OF THE DAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
ALDERMEN TO MEET TONIGHT.
License Law for the Coming Year to
|, be ed-Amendments
Will be Proposed.

! The ordinance imposing license
ftax upon persons conducting business
lin Alexandria passed by the Com
mon Council at the regular meeting
last Tuesday night will come up in
1.-The Board of Aldermen tonight. AS
i.has been stated, the license upon
Liquor dealers is increased by the or
ydinance $500, the amount prescribed
Ebeing $3.50 as against $3.50 required
Eduring the hast two years. The pro-
posed increase was opposed by a mi
inority in the lower beard and opposi-
ltion TO the.increase will, it is be-
theved, be shown when the ordinance
is read in the Board of Aldermen.
The ordinance is supposed to go into
feffect tomorrow, June 1st, and should
deadlock occur a serious situa ion
might arise.
There is said to be the possibility
Of tie in the upper board.
The comparatively small increase
lin the license tox on liquor dealers
made two years ago brought about
opposition in the Board of Aldermen,
but the ordinance was finally passed
as it came from the Common Coun-
ell.
The liquor business has for some
time been the subject of considera-
BILE comment in Alexandria, some
that the license for this traf-
fic should be fixed at high figure.
Others have argued that should the
tax be placed at a prohibitive figure
for the majority of dealers that con-
titions would not be any more sat-
isfactory than at present, as the sale
of liquor surreptitiously would in all
be increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
MAYORS DRASTIC ORDER
Ban on All Fireworks on the Fourth
of July Law Will BE-
Enforced

Mayor Fisher is determined to put
a quietus on THE use of fire works of
every description in Alexandria so
long as he is chief executive, and with
this end in view he has notified Chief
of Police Goods to enforce the law
strictly. Hence all varities of eX-
plosives, toy pistols, and the old
fashioned powdercracker included,
must give way for sane conditions on
the Fourth of July and Christmas
This notice is given in advance in
iorder that dealers in toy pistols and
such devices for making noise may
not lay in stocks which they will find
difficult to move on independence
Day.
The Mayor is following the exam
iple of other cities where the author
tiles have been compelled to elimi-
mate explosives of all descriptions, as
the number of accidents in bygone
years from cannoncrackers, pistols,
guns, ETC., have been appalling.
! The great majority in all commun-
tiles are averse to the noise and dis
order which has heretofore been re-
garded as a natural accompaniment
| of the celebration of The anniversary
of the birth of the Prince of Peace as
we'll as that of the country, anc
such will rejoice to know shat sucf
useless features of these great holi
days are to be eliminated in AleXon
dria, as they have been in other cite:
where safe and sane conditions eXis
on these occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
CASE CONTINUED.

There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning. William
H. Higg, colcrcd, had been arrested
at the instance of Frank Ramsaur
colored, who alleged that Higg had
broken into his house and stolen d
suit case thereform. Higg traced
ahe stolen property to dealer IN
secondhand goods. The latter upon
being placed upon The stand stated
that he did not purchase the suit
case from the prisoner but of an
other colored man, VIII ose name he
gave as we'll as his description. As
material witness in the case was
absent, the court ordered that the
case be continued until tomorrow
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
TO HOLD SPECIAL SESSION.
III Will be necessary to- have a cal

It will be necessary to have a CALI
ed meeting of the Common Council
tomorrow before twelve o'clock to
pass the resolution authorizing the
temporary lean of $4,000. This can
be done without any great inconven-
fence to members, as it will require
only about five minutes, and most
of members places of business are
in a few minutes walk of the Coun-
Gil chamber President Brumback will
be asked to call a meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
WOODWARD { LOTHROP
10th 18th, F. and Streets.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
For the Pleasure, Comfort, and En-
ioyment Of the Picnic or Outing

Goods department so well %
fled with Koaks and Cameras the most COM
netent professional Bulls kodaks $780, fodg
Pocket Kodaks $1,000 $4,000; BIZ owne Koaks S00 to $500
Tennis ReuisEverything player requires for playing
Ten mis- balls from 25 ach SOU do
70 5O each $500 Dozen $780, Nets
Markers, Racket Presses and cases
Camping FurntureP hapS will want OF this u
niure easily taken around with Folding Stools zoe ana
all have
back footex extension, 81 to ST.
Coqet SeCroquet fascinating ard interesting game
de,obtfu) recreation for young old SBa 81 to $ba SET
$3.50.
Rase Ba-Mapy the sport INDUCED in to some
Balls $5 gloves 2 to 4 Boys base
sui 81, and 81 four'h FOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed Proposals, endorsed "Pro-
posals for Wire Fence and Gates" will
be received at Bureau of Yards and
DocksNavy Department, Washington,
D. c. until II o'clock a. M, June p
1918, ard then and there publicly open
cd, for wire fence and gates at the
United States Reservation, Radio, Va.
Estimated cost $4,000. Plans and spe-
cifications can be obtained on applica-
ton to the Bureau. II. R. Stanford,
Chief of Bureau, May y, 1918.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

The ladies may talk about duty OF
dress and everything nice, but If they
talk about shoes, its the beauty they
never consider the price. The beau
ty of the Red Cros, Queen Quality
and the Marshall special catches the
eve. Sold by John A. Marshall d.
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
Found a Cure For rheumatism.

81 suffered va rheumatism for
two years and could not get my right
hand to my mouth for that length of
time" writes Lee L.Chapman, Maple
ton Iowa 81 suffered terrible pain
SO 7 could not sleep or lie still at
nigh Five years ago | began using
Cba n1horlain's Linimcnt and in two
months ! was we'll and have not suf-
cred with rheumatism since" For
sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
A CARD.

At the proper time, | eX-
pect to be an applicant for
the position of Postmaster
of Alexandria City, and l
hope my friends will bear
this in mind and give me
their endorsement.
R. F. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria Happenings
In Society.

Rev. and Mrs. J. L. sherrard an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Matthews sher-
,rard, to Rev. Theron H. Rice, u. W.
The wedding took place Wednesday
May 2sh, at Crozet, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

HOUSE SERVANT WANTED.-A
neat middle aged colored woman
to cook wash and do general house
work for small family. 208 S.
ST. Asaph street. 26 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Rev. William J.. Morton is guest
of his faher, DR.. c. B. Morton, IN
Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

FOUND.-Corner King and Washing
ton streets, LIST Baptist Sunday
School, PIN. Apply Gazette and pay
cost of advertisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30
$4,000 TO LOAN.

I have $4,000 to loan on
Alexandria property at SIX
per cent. Money Immediate
ly available.
HOWARD W. SMITH.
1l2 North Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Miss Sallie Dean and party Will
leave the last of this week Tor NE"
York, from which place they will sail
by the Saxonia, about the 1st OF June
for Europe, where they expect TO
tour Great Britain and the continent,
returning to Richmond the middle
of September. Those who will accom-
pany Miss Dean this year are MRS
Joseph Leonard, Mrs. Fauntleroy'
Miss Cornelia Watkins, Miss Elsie
Parrish, Miss Julia Cone, Miss Mary
Harris and Miss Mamie Harris, OF
Observation-Disclosures Evening Jour-
knal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Mr.. Raymond G. Slaven, of De-
troit, Mich, and Miss Annie May
Brent, of Fredericksburg, were mar
ried in Christ Church Wednesday, by
Rev. w. J. Morton.
Mrs. Slaven is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Brent, of Fred
ericksburg.
Afer a wedding trip to Niagara
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. Slaven will re-
side in Detroit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Miss Lila w. Barrett returned to-
day from Whitewater Va, where she
spent several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Mrs. Louis N. Duffey has resigned
her position as society editor of a
local newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Miss Marguerite Moreno, Of Pensa-
celia, Fla, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Brockett, in north Wash
ington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30


Afer wedding trip to Niagara
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. Slaven will re-
side in Detroit.
Miss Marguerite Moreno, Of Pensa-
celia, Fla, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Brockett, in north Wash
ington street.
Miss Lila w. Barrett returned to-
day from Whitewater Va, where she
spent several days.
Miss Nellie Uhler is spending few
| days with Mrs. Bergman Green on
Seminary Hill.
Mrs. George P. Peary and child
ren leave tomorrow for Winchester.
where they will spend the summer.
Mrs. Emily Smith, OF Richmond, IS
1.-THE guest of Mrs. T. F. Jacobs, at
her home in south Lee street.
Mrs. Thomas 4. Fisher is quite i'll
at her home in north Columbus
street.
DR.. Chas. 7. Lindsey is quite sick
at his residence in south Columbus
street.
Jno. B. Barrett left today for Phila-
delphia where he will sail for a trip
10 Europe. He was accompanied by
Ben F. Steel, of Atlanta, Ga, general
manager of THE A. B. and A. Railway.
Mrs. Louis N. Duffey has resigned
her position as society editor of a
local newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-30

Miss Nellie Uhler is spending few
days with MRS. Bergman Green OF
Seminary Hill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-05-15

Under an act of the 1918 legislature,
townships will be obliged to erect and
maintain guide posts. This law will
meet with the approval of people IN &C.
cordance with the amount of travelling
they do. Those who get out and scorch
across the state, will consider it "splen-
did," and those who remain close to
their own tiresides will see little need
of the guide posts. The law says: "Each
township shall erect and MAINTAIN guide
posts on the highways and other ways
within the township, at such places as
are necessary or convenient for the di-
rection of public travel" The township
board will have to decide, no doubt,
upon where it is necessary to erect
them. The law becomes effective on
July |.