Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
DECLINES TO TALK.
Judge Foster HAS Nothing 10 Say Regarding
Action 81 the W. c. T.U.

Oath special to Lewiston Journal.)
Judge Foster was calmly opening d
Boston Herald when l was ushered in
to his room at the Shannon house, this
noon.
It's on the third page" said and
he smiled as he turned to the second
days story in regard to himself
He glanced the head lines over and
scanned the matter casually, apparent
ly giving it nOamore heed than though
it concerned the Emperor of China in
stead of his own good name.
Then he smiled again, as he made his
customary response: Il don't think I
have anything to say-at least, not at
present"
Questioned further as to whether
there was any foundation for the
rumor that he would sue the Herald for
libel, the judge said that he had not
thought of any such proceeding.
Did you have any idea that this was
coming?"
Judge Foster studied the paper in
front of him attentively for a moment
and then replied slowly, as though
weighing his words: mo, l can't say
that / did"
AS to any further statement to the
public he was non-committal and
would neither affirm nor deny that he
would have anything further to say.
And about resignation"
About what?" quered the judge.
looking up quickly.
Handing in your resignation before
your term expires"
No intention Of anything of the
sort
Then if you do not resign you will
practically be a candidate for reap
pointment?"
Certainly" replied the judge en-
phatically.
Il have never had any thought of
changing my position in that respect
Then he, observed that it was cold
today, said the Sagadahoc term was a
quiet one and l said good day.
The judge went On with his perusal
of what people We're saying about the
case.
Although he is probably the most
talked-of man in the State today,
Judge Foster evinces almost less in
terest in the case than anyone else. He
doesn't care to discuss the subject. but
he is very courteous to all who venture
to allude to the matter. To news
paper men he has been uniformity
pleasant and bears no ill-wilI on ac-
count of the publicity.
AS a matter of-fact. the case could
not have BEEN sprung in a county
whe: the feeling would have been
more favorable to the judge. Saga
dahoc has always been partial to Judge
Foster and this weeks developments
have not decreased his popularity
among members of the bar in this
county.
talking on this subject a prominent
lawyer said, today: Il think that
Judge Foster will be re-appointed
These charges look had just now
but it must be borne in mind that it is
one thing to prefer charges and an
other to prove them. I don't think the
w. c. T. U. is prepared to do this. OF
course, we can't say today, what the
situation will be in March. The tide
is liable to set one way or the other
by that time. 1t is likely to set Fos-
ter even more securely on the bench or
it may leave him stranded beyond all
help. 1 am firmly convinced that he
will be reappointed.'
There is one picturesque feature in
connection with this" said another at
torney. 1.-The man whom the w. c. T.
U. is now attacking has been for years
their idol. Judge Fosters firmness in
upholding the prohibitory law won
their praise and they gloried in the
terror which he inspired among the
rum sellers. If they succeed in throw
ing him down they will lose one of
their staunchest friends"
There was pointer perhaps in a re-
mark of the judges stenographer to-
day. She was talking to an Andres
coggin attorney in the hotel parlor.
You're coming up to see us in
April?" he asked.
Perhaps" she said with a smile.
Aren't you sure?"
Well she answered, I'VE can't tell,
March comes before April this year,
you know