Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-17
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Result Of the Investigsxion.

Result Of the Investigation.
The columns Of the New Age of the
4th inst. contained IN editorial in which it
was charged that city marshal Charles II.
White Of this city. caused the dsafh Of the
tramp who was found dead at Gardner.
recently; also accused him Of neglect Of
duty, and especially in regard 10 the en-
forcement Of the liquor laws. The SANE
article called loudly for an investigation Of
these matters by the city government.
Mr.. White, in . Communication also
dated the 4th and addressed 10 the Mayor
and Aldermen. demanded . thorough and
searching investigation into every charge
made by the New Age or any person
against his official conduct The same
day the Mayor and Aldermen ordered N
Investigation - demanded. to Be held be-
fore them. on the 18th inst. the hearing
to be public. and inviting all persons who
had anything 10 say concerning the
charges made in the New Age TO appear
at the time and place Of meeting and give
In their testimony. The letter Of Mr..
White and the order and notice Of the
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen were pub
lished In oil the city papers. giving ample
notice Of the meeting and it, purpose.
Accordingly the hearing began on Mon
day Of this week. occupying the
afternoon Of that day. and closing with .
session on Tuesday evening. to hear fur
Their evidence IL there was any TO Offer. A
full report Of the evidence taken will be
found In our columns this morning. to-
gether with the statement and conclusions
Of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
completely .exoneraiing city marshal
White.
The Mayor and Board Of Aldermen de-
serve the thanks Of all good citizens for
the promptness with which they ordered
the investigation. and the proprietv. fair
ness and thoroughnsss with which It WAS
conducted. The charges were Of the most
serious character. They affected the whole
community. They were . damage and a
disgrace TO the city as long ~ they were
unconiradicted. Thanks TO the investiga-
ton they have been shown TO be false and
baseless. The good name of our city and
It's government have been fully indicated.
We congratulate city marshal White
upon the result of the investigation. 1t
relieves him from undeserved opprobrium.
II clears him from the insinuation that the
death of the tramp lay at his door. and
that he was negligent and false to his duty
rs an officer. He never stood better be-
fore this community than since the inves-
tigation closed.
But what shall he said OF the New Age
and its editors In connection with this A.
fairP They preferred the monstrous
charges against the city marshal. urged an
investigation by the city government, and
when 1t was held fed to their holes and
never raised hand or voice in An attempt to
prove the charges which they had sent
broadcast over the State. Is ex-Gov Plais-
ted proud OF his record In this matter Does
he think his part In Il COMFORTS with the
dignity and honor which ought to attend
man who has been Governor of this good
ly StateP Is Il by such acts As this that he
expects 10 rise to the supreme leadership
Of the democratic party in Maine and &C.
cupy seat In the United States Senate ,
We wish he could see himself at this
moment rs the people of this city
without distinction of party zee
him; that would be severe punishment
for him. The lash Of public opinion Is
like . whip Of scorpions. and IL ever man
deserved IL Il IL the editors Of the New Age
In their base assault and cowardly retreat
in the matter Of the charges against our
efficient city marshal. Charles H. White.
The New Age and the Investiga.