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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Bionache eerehio

Arthur Chapman of Portland ap-
peared for Bionache Gerclfio, serving
to 10 years in state prison for rob
berry. Committed Oct. l., 1917. Ger
chic saw man display roll of bills
on a car, followed him and after a
scuffle, took 1911. He is an Italian
about % years, and has been in this
country three years. We do not con-
done the crime, but ask a pardon be-
cause the sentence was too severe.
The state prison warden writes
that Gerchio has behaved we'll and
all the prison officials would gladly
speak a word in his favor The prs-
on physician says Gerchio is men
tally equal to a boy of eight years,
but l differ. He is a diffident Italian
boy, but not mentally deficient. He
is bright and kindly and don't think
he should suffer an excessive SEN
tence.
A letter from Alice NJ. Hotchkiss,
who was interested and corresponded
with Gerchio, said she thought a par
don would make him a better man
and citizen. Letters were also read
from Boston Italian people, in the
same tenor, on offering to find en-
ployment for Gcrchio.
Mr.. Chapman said he was appear
ing without fee. simply because as his
counsel he thought the severity of the
sentence made it his duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Sea and Shore Fisheries

Director H. D. Crie Of the Sea and
Shore Fisheries made request of the
Governor and Council for money with
which to purchase a new engine for
the steamer Pauline, the engine of
which has been run at top-notch for
eight years and must soon be re-
placed. The present engine is of 45
horsepower and not large enough for
the craft.
Mr.. erie said he could buy a new
SO horsepower engine. the same make
as that now in the boat, new, for
$500 and he had also found a bar
gain in a secondhand, run but very
little go H. P. engine, as good as new,
guaranteed for year, which he
could buy for $500 and the firm
would allow $500 for the old engine.
He advised making the deal now. as
it would mean about $4,000 saving
for the State and perhaps mean pre-
venting some accident, with the old
WORKOUT engine kept in commission.
He said the engine could be install
led by his own crew at the commits
sion's own machine shop, without
additional expense to the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Limestone People Ask for
Better B. & A. X. r. Service

A hearing was held Wednesda'
afternoon at the Court House 4
Caribou before the Public Uuliu1
Commission on complaint Of nun
Der of Limestone patrons of W
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad.
Mr.. Hart representing the railroai
agreed to see that the Limeston]
station would be properly ligh'e1
whenever a passenger train arrl'1
at the station after dark. He furinsI
agreed that the passenger coaeI
used on the Limestone branch woI
be kept in a clean condition VII
proper heat during cold weather
The commission asked that brltl
be filed on the other complaints
both parties.
The Limestone people stated th'1
they would like to have n trai
crew and engine staying at Line
stone every night so in case a c.
should catch on fire it could
quickly moved away and not dan
age any potato house.
They are not asking for any mo-
passenger trains per day but you
like TO have the schedule arranse
so a train would leave Limesio'
early enough in the morning TO COZ
meet with the first south bound tr-
out OF Caribou No. .. and have
last train into Limestone ha,N
Caribou after the night train No
arrives.
CONTINUED on Page 13-coL u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

by Section 13 Of Chapter Of the Re-
vised Statutes. In plantations and
towns having less than two thousand
inhabitants. enrolment Shall not be
necessary and any vo,er legally quail
fed to vote therein, shall, upon giving
his name and party afIiliation, be Civ
en- ballot Of his party, his name
checked upon the voting list and he
shall be admitted to the voting booth
and vote"
BY the above YOU will note that the
voter is to be given a ballot of his
party, not the ballot of some other
party, and answering your specific
question, it is our opinion that the
voter in question VITO avowed himself
to be a Democrat, bit who proposed
to vote in the Republican primary
was not entitled to a Republican ball
lot because such ballot was not the
Ballot Of his party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Thomas A. James
Appointed Names
First OrnithOlOgist

Maine at last has a State orni-
biologist, the Governor and Council
on Friday, March 8. 1922, passing the
following order:
Ordered, that Thomas 4. James be
and hereby is appointed State orni-
biologist.
Governor Baxter stated that Mr..
James commission would be issued
at once.
Mr.. James is a residcu of Angus
Ia and curator of the State museum
at the State House. He has always
had a love for all outdoor things
and especially birds. In later years
he took up the work more in a
scientific way, with the conservation
idea always in mind. Asked as to
his plans for the position, Mr.. James
said:
Maine has never had an official
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
State House Chat

The members of the Council wifi
the secretary and deputy sccrota-
OF state were guests Of Goyerno
Baxter on Friday noon al tie B'ai-
mansion. Holsters were the prom.
nent subject of discussion.
Governor Baxter entertained ~
members of the Executive Colro
with the secretary and deputy sec
rotary of State at a lobster dinna
Friday noon at the Blaine mansion
II. a. Shorey. Jr.. chief Of the u.
vision OF Inspection. state Hou,
commission. and Inspector ". r
Wheeler were in Portland Friday az
tending the automobile show, as rcp-
rcsentative of the department.
Other State officials attending N
show and also the meeting OF the dl1
rectors of the Maine Automobile as1
ISOLATION Friday evening were Chez
Engineer Paul u. Sargent Of II
highway commission; Lyman II. Ne1
son of the commission: Chairman Y
r.. Quincy of Public Utilities.
DR.. ]. Is. Reidy of the United State|
Department of Agriculture and work
ing in cooperation with the Man1
department was in Bath WedneSda
for n conference with Health Offict1
Chester S. Kingsley in regard to tes'i
ing the cows for tuberculosis. II va
decided to begin the work about Ma
l. so that it can be'corpicted befoff
the first day of June. when the ne
ordinance recently adopted by u
city council goes into effect.
State PARRY Inspector BrooEt
Brown of Augusta was q visitor
Bath Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

OF Exeter, was just over IS years and
the indictment was drawn on the fact
that the deed was by force and vio-
7 lence," which was proven at the trial.
The act was committed in the town
Of Exeter, following a dance. The girl
was large for her age. The boy was
| small but wiry and claimed to be 10
years old. They had nothing in COM
mon during the dance, but he met her
at the door and persuaded her to take
a walk, going to the orchard, where
/ the deed was committed.
. The girl went home and told her
mother. The matter was taken to
the grand jury, then in session, and
her clothing and testimony of the at
tending physician brought the indict-
! nent and conviction.
O'Dell had as fair a trial as was
ever given a person, by an impartial
| jury and splendid judge. l have no
feeling in the matter. The judge, be-
licving that a short sentence would
give the young man opportunity to
think over his life and deeds, so gave
him the minimum sentence. He had
SO fair trial that no exceptions
were taken and no review of the case
by the law court asked
[ believe that when a man COM
mits such a deed, he should pay the
penalty.
Counsel L. B. Waldron of Dexter
said, in behalf of O'Dell, that there
was a miscarriagesof justice in the
case, like thousands of others, and
brought an excessive verdict.
I'm not here as a matter of synpa-
thy. The boy is the sole support of
his mother, except what she can earn,
but l don't hold that up as a reason
for pardon for a man who COM
| mitted a crime. But the circum-
by her own home and to the place
where the act was committed. They
then went home together.
Mr.. Waldron had letter from
Court Stenographer Twitchell who
said there had been no reference at
trial to torn clothing. Girls counsel,
E. P. Murray Of Bangor, wrote the
same.
Percy and Florence Buffers of Ex-
eter wrote that they met the boy and
girl walking together after the dance
and very friendly and intimate.
Veronica Gregg of Exeter wrote
that she had seen the girls clothing
and it was torn but little.
Ruth Edgerly and Carroll Colberth
of Exeter were at the dance and after
it saw O'Dell and Miss Gould go to
her home, very friendly. talking and
laughing. They stopped at the door,
talked, kissed and he left. She then
took off her shoes and went in.
1t has been said that ODell was
convicted on the evidence of DR..
Strout, but the doctor told me that
he saw no signs of force and did not
consider it was a case Of rape
Eleven of the Jurors lave written
letters, which you have, saying that
they believe that mistake was
made. He has already suffered dou-
bic the sentence he would have got
for a lesser charge, which he claims
should have been made.
A pardon now will help save this
boy from further disgrace throughout
his life. Eight hundred and seventeen
citizens of Exeter ask his pardon. The
girl herself and her parents all write
you, asking his pardon. There can
be no harm and much good in a par
don.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

they have learned their lesson and
will never again do wrong. The car
was open and others were and are
still taking things. l nave here let
tiers from prominent RCckland c.ti-
zens asking pardon. IL e
Governor Baxter read z letter from
the Knox county attorney, z. NJ.
DWinal, saying the Maine Central
had been losing goods from cars and
on the burning of Waltz's house, a
large quantity Of stolen goods were
found there. They admitted their
guilt. Both, were car sealers for the
railroad.
Mr.. Pendexter said they were coal
beavers but did some car sealing. He
thought the boys had not stolen much
before caught. The car had been
opened before they went in. Waltz
has wife and two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
State to Aid Cary HosuitsI

Governor Baxter Wednesday scr,
the following telegram 10 Editor Nc.
Grew of the Aroostook Daily News
Houlton:
Il congratulate the citizens q, Car.
ibou upon their public spirit in rails.
ing sums for the Cary Memorial Hos.
Iital and the State stands ready :,
make its contribution at the props
time.
The Governor and Council or
prepared TO establish a test Labor.
tory in Caribou for tho benefit OF IN,
northeastern section of tie state an!
nave planned 10 furnish oqupmera
and supplies 10 be ready as soon a,
the new hospital is completed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Area of Maine $3.50
So. Miles, of Which
1880 So. M. Is Water

Many different values have been
given by various authorities for the
area Of the State varying from $4,000
square miles to $4,000 square miles.
AS the work of the Maine Water
Power Commission requires accurate
estimates of the area of the State
and the different river basins, these
areas are being remeasuled.
lnasmuCh as the international
boundaries have been very accurate
~ determined for the map of Maine
prepared by the commission a year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
STATE HOUSE
meeting une, Friday March a. $50 A. NJ

! visions Of Chapter III, Resolves of
1921. vouchers for the same being
filed. This matter was provided for
in the resolve above cited, but the
item was omitted from the Appropri-
alton Act.
That there be transferred from the
State Contingent fund to the 1921
appropriation for the Childrens
Heart Work Society, to pay bill
properly chargeable to that appro-
priation, the sum Of s345.50, balance
sufficient to cover this bill having
lapsed TO said Contingent fund
That the sum of s9S3ly6 be trans
ferred from the State contingent to
the appropriation for personal SER
vices at the Western Maine Sana-
forum for the period ending June 80,
1922, this amount having lapsed from
the appropriation for maintenance of
this institution on Jan. /. 1922.
That ,s373.94 be paid the Portland
Automobile Sales Co. from appropri-
alton for maintenance OF State School
for Boys to cover cost OF new Ford
sedan In addition to the allowance
for old car exchanged
That 1884. properly chargeable to
the appropriation for aid to mothers
! with dependent children for the fiscal
year, 1922, be paid from the State
contingent fund, said appropriation
being insufficient.
That the following claims for re-
endorsement for aid to mothers with
dependent children for the fiscal per-
iod ending June 30, 1921, be paid from
the State contingent fund: Lakeview
S27; Vinalllaven $50.
! That the commissioner of agricul-
ture be authorized to employ Irving
w. Case as deputy sealer of weights
and measures from March I, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Fish and Game

The Department of Inland Fisheries
and Game has received notice of the
following violations Of the fish and
game laws and the resulting court
convictions:
Charles Bailey Of Greene, Howard
haines and Morcena Haines of Leeds.
charged with Sunday hunting, on Feb.
26 arraigned on March l in the Lew
iston municipal court and found
guilty. Each was sentenced to fine
of $40 and costs amounting to $3.50.
The officers working up these cases
were Chief Warden F. NJ. Lowell of
Lewiston and Deputy Warden H. A.
Pease of Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04


the Newly Appointed State orrt'
biologist
with the idea 10 take up our bird,
. by counties. by which Ne -robaby
can get more information and ouic,.
er than if we should wa. for ,hs
whole State. look for q decided in.
/ crease in interest in bird study"
Mr.. James has been giving his On.
tire time as naturalist for ~ y,a-,
and previous TO that save what TIM
he could spare from his other dv,iss
During the 20 years he has held M.
sitions in Boston. Bangor. Portland
Winthrop and at the State museum
He was in business for four years =,
Winthrop. coming TO Augusta .,
1910. although for the first Two vea-,
he resided in Winthrop. HIS wor.
III the museum was the storing Of n.
old and first collection that formed
the nucleus of the present Coifec,ic,
and later TO rescue il from s,orsr,
and rearrange it in the new QUAR-.
tiers.
The present State museum cor.
tains practically in skins or mounted
specimens. all the Maine bids and i |
is said to be one OF the very nest
not the best State bird collections IA
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

Tho Governor and Council had a
busy Friday morning, hearing two
new pardon petitions, hearing sew
oral state officials, passed a large
number of Council orders. approved
the warrants and adjourned about
room until $40 A. NJ. off Friday.
March q.
Leave 10 withdraw vas given to
the petitioners for pardon in the
cases OF George O'Dell of Dexter;
B.onache Gerchio OF Portland; Will
liam Galley Of Portland; and Lester
r. Fendexter and Ellsworth L. Waltz
81 Rockland. The case Of Harry G.
Cray OF Portland was continued I'M
I'll the March "a meeting for further
consideration. The case Of Charles
a Chase of Bridgton was continued
20 the next meeting. at request Of
counsel.
The Warrants
The following warrants were ap-
proved and ordered paid:
Feb 2l---Weekly salaries s20,951.-
20. Highway payroll s7109.is; total
$2s.0G0s2.
Feb. 23-General warrant s179.-
b2s.75; institutional regular s62,s39.-
81: highway payroll s24,600.Ss: ball
anse warrant $3sl450; monthly SAL
aries. s25.9l1.sl; total s296,s93.4s.
The nominations were confirmed,
Including the following:
State humane of1iccrs-Cora E.
Dyer. Strong; Danile L. Andrews.
Rookport, Charles a. Landers, Madi-
son.
clerk OF courts for Piscataquis
oounty-Stacy c. Lanphcr, Dover.
Resignation Accepted
The resignation Of Judge Stacy c.
Lanpher OF the Pscataquis munich
pal court was accepted. The bond OF
Nj Lanphor as clerk of courts for
Piscataquis County, for $4,000 and
given by the National Surety Co. OF
New York was accepted.
Council Orders
Among the numerous orders passed
we're the following:
That the sum OF slsoo.30 be set up
from the State Contingent fund to
pay the bills of the Sd District Pri-
mary elections.
That $500 be paid from the State
Contingent fund to the secretary
treasurer of the Maine State Bar AS
ISOLATION. in accordance with the pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Augusta Man in Bogota
Sends for Agri. PAPERS List

lt Is far cry" from Maine to
Bogota, Columbia. but Maine has just
heard from there and from an Au-
GUSTAV at that. Commissioner of
Agriculture Frank P. Washburn has
Just received a letter from F. L.
lockwood. ex-Americar vice consul
general at Bogota, American resident,
containing the following interesting
matter:
"As native of Augusta. State of
Maine. venture to ask il You could
mail me list of the agricultural and
horticultural publications that are
recommended by your office.
THE climate where / have my
hacienda (farm) is like that of Maine
in May and June all the year. There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

ornithologist. When Pra VIM,
knight OF Bangor died. the Sta.
lost its best authority on birds. He
had written the best book on Nalns
birds in existence. Since his time We
have really had no one in the s,a,s
to answer general questions. excen,
locally. here and there. The appoint.
ment is in line with other states ana
the bird-lovers think an important
step in the conservation Of our bird,
"My hope Is to find time 10 get on,
Bird Bulletins which the State NAV
think worth while to publish. ard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

ago, il is believed that the figures
now obtained are close to the actual
facts.
As tho areas measured by the plani-
meter are only those irregular areas
lying outside OF the geographic
Guadrangles (areas of which can be
accurately computed for the different
latitudes) il IS believed that the prob
able error is small.
The results obtained STOW the area
Of the entire state to he $3.50 square
miles, approximately 1850 square
miles OF which is water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Democrats Cannot Change
Vote, Must Stick to Party

1t has been reported from several
places that Democrats registered dur
ing the recent Sd Congressional Dis
trlct Primaries as Republicans and q
letter concerning the legality of such
action was this week received BY
Governor Baxter from Ripley. The
Governor turned the letter over to the
attorney generals department and
the answer was made by Deputy At
torney General W. H. Fisher of Au-
Gusta in the following opinion, which
Of course is applicable to every place
in the State:
Augusta, Maine,
Feb. IS, 1922.
Mr.. j. S. Laughton,
Chairman Board of Selectmen.
West Ripley, Maine.
Dear Sir:
Governor Baxter has asked me TO
answer your questions submitted in
your letter Of the 21st to him. and in
reply thereto, you are advised that an
aVoWed Democrat has no right to vote
in the Republican primaries even in
town with less than two thousand
inhabitants where enrolment is NOT
required.
II is provided. among other things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Pendexter and Waltz

Melvin Pendexter of Rockland,
brother of Lester F.. Pendexter, ap-
peared in behalf of the latter and Ellis
worth Z. Waltz. serving a 6-months
sentence in Knox county Jail for lar
ceny from freight car. His brother
has wife and three children. one a
baby. and he lis their sole support.
They admitted their guilt and know
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Extradition Papers for
Chas. c. Barron, Winslow
Wife Deserter

Governor Baxter has issued extra
dition papers on the Governor Of New
Hampshire for the return to this
State of one Charles g. Barron of
Ninslow, who is under indictment by
the kenncbec county grand jury for
dcsertion of his wife, Julia Barron Of
Winslow on Nov. 10. 1921. Sheriff
Edward D. Harwood is designated as
the officer to go after Barron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Walter B. Clark Clerk Of :
Courts for ArOostOok County

Governor Percival T. Baxter Q
Friday appointed Walter H. Car
OF Houlton, clerk Of courts IA
Aroostook county. to succeed tie 'a'
Michael ". Clark. his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

WANTED-TIRES AND TUBES.
The Highway Commission will take
bids upon solid and pneumatic tires
and TUBES. Details may be had upon
application TO the ONCE. Augusta.
Maine. Bids will be opened at the
Office OF the state Highway Commits
sion at 10 A. NJ. March Z.
feboSpo II A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04

are no seasons, elevation makes the
climate"
1t is needless to add that the COM
missioner has forwarded the desired
/ list of publications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
George O'DelI Pardon

County Attorney A. l.. Blanchard
OF Penobscot County appeared, by
request Of the Governor and Council.
IN the pardon case of George O'Dell
OF Dexter. convicted last September
Of rape.
He said that the girl, Helen Gould
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
Pardon Hearings

The pardon petition of Charles A.
Chase OF Portland was continued to
the next meeting. at the request Of
his counsel, Henry Cleaves Sullivan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
NcCONNEFSVuT,F
(Do You Remember

tDO I Ou AcilSIttbt4
The June frost Of 1859 when the
wheat was killed?
When Cleveland was elected pres
ident, and the word come that he
was defeated-h the Republicans
gathered on the square and formed
a procession, marched to Malta and
two old men stored their canes at
the court house, and after marching
to Malta the word came that Cleve-
land was elected The two gentle
men had to get dray to take them
home?
When the ice took the uncomplet-
ed bridge, and the next summer
Wesley Fouts and Charles Grubb
put up the wooden bridge?
When Thomas Mott rang the court
house bell at a. M, II a. M, and
e and p. M, and when the roof
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
DO YOU REMEMBER?

Hal ulOliN I1llIl
When Ristines lived where Abram
Roberts lives?
When Andrew Kahler taught
singing school at Harmony Hill?
When Eliza TrippIett's home burn
ed down?
When Esau Harris committed
suicide?
When Ras Beckett taught singing
schools in the Chapel community?
When Dick Hutchison lived where
c. r. Henderson lives? Had fcrr
sons in the civil war, two of them
killed at Shiloh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16

A letter from Jos. Revenaugh of
Granite Falls, Wash, tells that he
will for the present make his home
with his daughter at Renton, Wash.
He has taken the Democrat for near
ly fifty years. 1t has been nearly
twenty-five years since he left Nor
gan county but he still likes to hear
from his old neighbors in this way.
Mr.. Revenaugh is now in his 81st
year and we hope he may long con-
tinue to enjoy his paper from back
home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Bristol Township Fair Board

At a meeting of the Bristol town
ship fair board on Saturday the fol-
lowing committees were appointed
Finances, H. G. Henderson, j. R
Dunkle, j. F. McGregor; women's
exhibits, Mrs. H. G.. Henderson, Mrs
w. c. Macklem, Della McGonagle;
mems exhibits, w. C. Spillman;
school exhibits, O. r. Barclay, Lu-
cille Downing Malcolm Daniel
Mamie MITCHELL concessions and
entertainment, H. G. Henderson
Mrs. H. G. Henderson, H. H
Richey; best baby contest, Mrs. J
r. Dunkle.-XX.