Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13

ne SdlQ JENSEN ndO diN dS CNOh VI
good habits and this was his first
offence. Jensen had worked for him
on his farm, also for his brother on
his farm and was recommended for
his chauffeur's position by his brother.
He had been sent for some gasoline
and took four men with him. On the
trip the machine was overturned and
smashed He didn't think the man
was drunk neither did his employer,
but the Judge did and gave him a Jail
sentence, though he had said he would
not oppose the pardon. His principal
reason for asking clemency was that
Jensen's wife, married less than
year. was in a nervous condition, and
would become a mother before her
husbands sentence would expire. She
was dependent on him for support and
| her condition was such that he felt
he could ask that the man be released.
even if on conditional pardon.
pardon. as stated. was granted on
| those terms in executive session.
Afternoon Session
| The pending list of nominations was
confirmed at the afternoon session and
numerous matters of State business
were discussed
An interesting incident of the aft
ernoon was the re-openng of the Isl
Linn case, that of the Chinese stu
dent now in State prison on Is
year sentence for attempted murder.
Governor Milliken read the following
telegram to himself from New York:
Joshua Bau is president Of Chinese
I Students Christian Association and
duly authorized to negotiate concern
ing the case of Chinese Student Linn
Shall deeply appreciate your co-opera
ton.
! CHARLES D. HURRY,
commissioner on Friendly Rela-
tons Among Foreign Students.
124 East Goth street. New York
City"
jefferson c. Smith, director general
of the Junior Volunteers, appeared
with Mr. Bau and introduced him to
Governor Milliken and the Council.
Bau speaks very fine English and
dresses in American style. He pre-
sented the wishes of the Chinese Stu
dents Christian Association in this
| case in a fluent, even, eloquent man
ner, and won sympathy at once by his
frankness and straightforward story.
He said the association did not want
Linn here in this country if released,
on account of liability of another act
of like kind, but would guarantee that
| Linn left the country and staid out
He said Linn, he believed had thor
oughly repented; had promised IL re-
leased to go to China and never re-
| turn; that the association would paw
the expense of a guard across the
continent and until Linn had sailed.
The Chinese embassy could not guar
antee the expense. on account of no
jurisdiction over Linn in American
territory and that had spoiled the par
don given by Gov. Curtis Council. on
deportation terms
Mr.. Smith assured the Governor
ana Council that Mr.. Bau was thor
ouGhly reliable and responsible in
statements and agreements. The mat
Ter could not be acted upon but was
leit 10 again come before the Council
IN the regular form of petition for
a pardon
Inc nomination of Aaron A Pratt
as district health officer was confirmed.
Oxford County Attorney
Governor Mlllken announced the
resignation of County Attorney Lu-
clan w, Blanchard of Rumford and
the appointment of Fred r. Over of
buckneld as his successor. Ma ior
Blanchard, who was also Judge adyo-
cate general of the Maine National
Guard, was recently ordered to renort
at the National Army quarters at
camp Custer, Battle Creek. Mich. and
a recent telegram said that he would
insist that his resignation be accent :
ed. on account of remaining in the
service. '''o
Inc Council meeting adjourned at
$50 the members returning to their
MONIES and Governor Milliken taking
the 4.O7 train for Ocean Park to re7
main over night. He will on this q -
ernoonfs express bring home his fan,
NY who have been passing the sun,
mer there at their summer home and
VIII proceed to Waterville on the same
train to attend the Central Naive
falr and in the evening the meetinr
OF the Hereford Stock Breeders, As-
soclatlon. Private Secretary r \,
vile. wafer
Governor Milliken on Friday will On
, 10 eStfield. Mass. for confererce
WIN General Edwards on milit,r,,
matters IN relation to Maine troops.