Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-04

ant in the bank for some time They ar,
both we'll known and universally respectei
by our citizens. Mr.. Boorhbys vile ~as in
Eastport On visit at the time Of the sad oc
currence.
The Caase.
telegram was Immediately despatched to
Bank Examiner Humphrey of Bangor, asking
lis presence in the city as soon as possible
This was done more Is precautionary meas.
ure, than from any idea that tine bank is in
VOWED. Mr. Boothby left no note or letters
explaining the cause of his suicide but it is
not very difficult to conjecture reasons for
his rash act. He has not enjoyed robust
health for some time past, and has frequently
had to consult physician about his physical
condition. For quarter of century he
has stood up under burden of business that
would have carried many men to their graves
long ere this. Nothing but a magnificent
physique enabled him to endure the strain
He was thoroughly absorbed in his work, and
the slightest error in cash, or the sllghtest
discrepancy in his amounts caused him to fret
and worry until the matter was righted He
was Of the temperament that
"B0rrowed Trouble."
and it is thought the accumulated burden of
business upon his exhausted nerves and en-
feebled body, drove him to desperation, and
he took this terrible leap into eternity.
He hadfrequently remarked to his friends of
late that he was getting tired of bank life
He recently said to the city treasurer that he
had been in the bank nine years longer than
he agreed to stay, aud was getting tired of it
and meant to get out of it. No significance
was attached to his words at the time but ia
the face of yesterdays event they are certain
ly suggestive.
1t is easy to villify the dead. 1t is very
easy for the foul tongue of SANDER to ascribe
evil motives for the deed of the dead man.
The positive cause of suicide is now known
only to God. Time will reveal everything,
and until everything is revealed let us think
kindly and charitably of Mr.. Boothby even as
we may need kindness and charity ono day
for ourselves.
Work OF the Committees.
The Judiciary Committee yesterday voted
to report in favor Of petition of Davis Tillson
of Rockland, for charter Of company
for supplying Rockland with pure water. An
amendment was made to the bill, protecting
the rights of the citizens of Rockland.
The bill is to be reported unless further hear
ings are demanded. Voted to report bill an act
to incorporate the Gardiner Water Power Co.
A hearing was had on the petition to ratify
and confirm the mortgage of the Bucksport
& Bangor Railroad Company. Mr.. Swasey of
Bucksport. and Mr.. McAllister of the House,
appeared before the committee. Voted to
report the bill. Voted that the petition con-
corning dams and booms in the Androscog
gin River at Canton, be referred to the
Committee on Interior Waters.
The Committee on Interior Waters made
the following assignments of hearings for
Tuesday afternoon. Feb. 10th: Petition of
Thos. N. Egery and others of Bangor. for
amendment of charter of Katahdin Dam Co.
petition of NJ. S. Drummond and others of
Bangor, for the incorporation Of the Pleas
ant River Log Driving Co. petition Of Chas.
w. Howard and remOnstrance of Reuel
Hewey, concerning navigation of Rangeley
lake The petition of Canton Steam Mill Co.
was assigned to March 18th, as well as the
Schools Log Driving Co. asking for q char
ter. Voted to grant the prayer of the Lake
Auburn Mineral Springs Co., for exclusive
right to navigate Wilson pond.
The Committee on Education voted to re-
port bill in favor of Machias, correcting
clerical error in return of number of schol
ars in town. putting it at Cos. when it should
have been 500. Inexpedient will be report
cd on order to enlarge the figure Of the
pine in seal of State. Voted to prepare for
consideration a bill to meet the require
ments of the order providing for transpor
tation of school children from one district
to another in the event of consolidation of
small districts.
The doings of the Valuation Committee
will be found elsewhere.
Superior Court-Judge Whitehouse pre-
siding.
TUESDAY, Feb. Sd.
This court opened this morning at 10
o'clock Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Tilden. The
following traverse jurors were called and
sworn Benjamin F. Abbott, Albion; James
II. Bean, Sidney; John w. Blake, Halo
we'll; Elijah w. Blaisdell, Rome; John E.
Brainard, Winthrop; Isaiah Noyes. Augusta;
Joseph A. Pike, Favette; ID. b. Savage, Au-
gusta: Fuller G. Sherman, Pittston; Henry
b. Reed, China; Andrew J. Tibbetts. West
Gardiner; Philip Winslow. Gardiner; Howard
w. Wells. West Waterville; and John II.
Yeaton, Chelsea. Mr.. Brainard of Winthrop
was elected foreman.
Mrs. Sarah G. Crosby of waterville. was
appointed stenographer for the term.
1t was found that all the cases assigned for
trial to-day. had been settled, and the court
finding itself without business adjourned ear
" in the afternoon till tomorrow, at 10 A. NJ.
North vassalb0ro Locals.
Quite number that were neighbors of Mr..
Benz Mcdonald and family while residents
of this place took teams and made them q
visit at their new house in Augusta last
Thursday afternoon. Although having but q
few hours notice Of the intended VISIT a beau
tiful supper of turkey &C.. was soon provided,
and knowing the party we have no doubt they
did it Justice. The party arrived home about
midnight, well pleased with their visit. Meet
ing with Judge knight and lady of Hallowell,
Mt Mr.. Nc Donald's added much to the pleas
ure If their yisit-I.ast summer DIR. +. A.