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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21
YOUNG BURGLARS CAUGHT.
i've Boys Before Judge Shaw. Yesterday. on
Charge i'Theft.

Five boys whose ages range from
II to Is We're up before Judge Shaw of
the municipal court, Thursday morn
ing. on the charge of the theft Of Il
quantity Of tobacco and cigars from
the grocery store Of L. r. Kitchen. The
story of their capture. which is due
To the prompt work Of Deputy Marshal
Simpson, is an interesting one It
seems that they had been mt work on
the store for two days The shop il Il
small one. north of the Bay View.
There is d back door ana a window on
the north side. which is We'll concealed
from the street. The officer was in
formed. Wednesday evening. that there
was door open in one Of the stores
on lower Main street. ana going
through the aileyWay in the rear Of the
Kitchen store. discovered the trail uf
the boys about the back door and Win
dow They had evidently gone through
the window and then unhasped the
back door and taken their booty
through that way. The officer went
out onto the street again and little
later spied a small boy trying to sell
tobacco He kept his eye on him for
d while and then collared him, accus-
ing him of stealing the tobacco he was
attempting to sell. At first the boy
stoutly denied that he had stolen any
thing, but could not account clearly
for the tobacco, ana finally confessed
that he had been in the store and i'm
plicated the other boys. The officer
persuaded them to reveal where they
had secretcd more Of their plumber,
down behind what is known as the
Lincoln block. 1t was an excellent hid
ing place and would probably never
have been discovered had the boys not
told where it was.
The boys We're taken before Judge
Shaw. Thursday morning. ana after
hearing the case he sentenced them to
the reform school during their minor
ity. Freeman CIukey and Peter Cur
ney We're ordered committed. but the
mittimus was suspended in the case Of
George Figue. Joseph Jenness. and
Willie Coomier. This was the first time
that the last named boy has been be
fore the court. The other two will be
sent to Canada to school under the di-
rection Of Father Charland. There was
another boy who was mixed I'D in the
case, but out Of consideration for his
father, and the fact that he will also
be sent TO Canada 10 school. he was
not arrested
Deputy Marshal Simpson did not
have the slightest clue as to the iden-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21
PITSFlELD FORFElT5 GAME.
WstCrs Leave Field in Seventh Inninu 10
Catch Train.

Thursday afternoon was q bad one
fpr base BAN, Tut the game at THU
Driving park was ali right in spite Of
the weather. The grounds were wet
ana the BAN slippery most Of the time.
but there We're only two errors made
in the seven innings played. Al error
was too costly IN thing to indulge in
Wi;h the score ~ close ana the play
ers an fought as shy of them as they
would yellow fever germs Every one
vas disappointed at the ending Of the
game. At the end of the seventh i'm
ming the score stood ; Is in favor *
the visitors and it was O'Clock. They
demanded that the game w called
there so that they might catch the af-
ternoon train for home The Geralds
refused 70 d. this, ana Umpire Tay-
Ir finally declared the game forfeited
10 the GcIalds by a score Of . to moth
ing.
The Pittsfeld management claimed
that there had been an agreement that
the game should be finished in time
fir the team t. take the afternoon
train for home. but Both Captain Aiken
ana Manager Nye of the Geralds stat
81, last evening. that there had been
no agreement either relating to the
train or the playing Of seven innings.
The game was to be played under the
regular rules. The visitors did not
y !@h 20 miss the train, they said. On
account Of the extra expense of sup
per for the men. An offer was made.
however. to pay the expense Of the
suppers if they would only stay and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

THY Of the guilty parties, vet within an
hour ana a quarter after the complaint
was made he had five in his hands and
had located the. booty. II Is estimated
that the boys had made away with
about $40 worth Of stuff from the store
consisting mostly Of chewing tobacco
and cigars, but with some canned
goods also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

n. p. Chamberlain Marion L. and
Miss Blanche Chamberlain Of Boston.
ana M. II. Chamberlain Of Wilton.
Me, We're guests AT Hotel Coburn.
Thursday. Mr.. Chamberlain is a
former Skowheean man Who il largely
Interested in the Sturtevant blower,
which is used almost universally in the
city postotlices III mills ana for various
other purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

who had received invitations accepted.
ana the evening was very pleasantly
passed, Mr. and Mrs. Han proved
themselves very delightful entcrtain-
ers, ana every guest enjoyed every
minute Of the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

Fred Stoves. who has been taking
Charge Of the blasting at the Old Tot
man mill i'll Fairfield, which IL being
fitted IN by the Waterville G, Fairfield
Railway & Light 90. as an additional
power station, returned To his duties
an conductor On the Electrics. yesler-
day. Joseph ellis, who has been ac,-
inS M motorman during his absence.
mas returned To The barns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

p. +. Niles ana son, Blaine, have re-
turned from the Dead River regions.
They made the trip in company with
l.. a. Emerson Of Benton. who will
build the new dam for the Kennebec
Ting Driving Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

r. I, Cushman. Colby 1900, is the
guest Of friends at the Bricks" for Il
few days while on his way to Column
bia Falls, where he has accepted po-
sitiOn as principal of the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

pr. ana Mrs. Edward 0. Stevens left.
Thursday morning. for Burmah. India
where DR.. Edwards viii engage in lit
c.Iry work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

VT. and Mrs. Haskell Hall entertain
ed large number of their friends at
whist at their home on Silver street.
last evening. Although the weather
was unfavorable, a majority of those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

Mrs l. L. Olney Of Norridgewock.
who is interested in forming a literary
class. composed Of ladies from this
town ana NorIidgcwock. was in town.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

Henry Abbott has been elected pres
ident of the junior class Of the High
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

Mrs z. Jacobson Of the New York
Bargain store, has left for a four
weeks visit with relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

Rev. Harry W. KimbalI returned.
Thursday. from FoXcroft. where he
attended The Piscataquis County Con-
Gregatioual Sunday-school convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

\. NJ. Wellman is the guest Of Skow.
hogan friends for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

benjamin AuchU went IL Pittslicld
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Justin Mccarthy. the novelist ana his
tuIian. who has been a member Of the
English Parliament for North LOngford
since 1892 ana VINO was formerly chair
announces his retirement from Parlia-
rDntarE life Oh account Uf failing health
Sheriff Spafrord has in custody at White
River Junction, W.T., stranger suspected
Of being one Of the highwaymen who
robbed Postmaster Tinhham at Quechee
Village. Tuesday night. Spaford anu
Sheriff Thomas captured him after he lett
Wednesday night During the encounter
Thomas was shot in the arm but not seri-
uuSlN.
rive hrcmen We're overcome by smoke
ai fire, Thursday morning, in ware
Louise block between 18th and Sth streets
New NDTk. Tht loss was SJ0u.tb The ME
was controlled once, but broke out again
Narcer than ever. The stock Of furniture.
carpets ytc., stored III the building was
valued Jt several millions ANA had been
stored there hy leading houses The
principal losers We're Smith Bros, antique
furniture. and +. II. Rich y Bros
CFarles 8. Colby. a fastner, while 81
work in behring's shipyard at Bath
Thursday was knocked from a ladder OA
falling carpenters horse ana landed
breaking his ieft collar bone ana sustain
ing y Slight concussiyn az the BRAIN.
leg. Suffered fortunes. Doan's Ointment
Took away tnr burning ana itching 1T
.tantlN. ana quickly erected permanent
cure c. w. Lenhart. Bowling Green
mon wa ni&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

The weather about town has been
Very cola for the past two nights, there
being heavy frosts with the mercury
running as low as 30 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21
Daily kennebec 3ournaL.
WATERVILLE.
$40 REN ARD

will he paid for information lead
ing TO conviction of any party steal
ing the journal from doorstcpS or
doorway where left ny oar car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

trial. given in Coburn hall. Wednesday
evening, for the benefit Of the Union
NelerAns. Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21
n. Otice.

New York Bargain store. Al Main
street, Will be closed Monday ana Tues
dly. Sept "A ana r.. on account Of holi-
day. VIII be opened Wednesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21
The Journals Telephone CaIl-1S-11.

BJRLEIGH < FLYNT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

The opening ball of the season will
W hcld i'll Grange nan. this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-21

\ large audience ATTENDED he Mocl
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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
PAYING ASSESSMENT HEARING
Held by ahe Bureau OK Compensation
Last Night.

The bureau of compensation last
night held hearings on the assessments
of benefits for the permanent pave
ments on Ashmun street, Trumbull
street, Wooster street and Chapel
street. Those who appeared to oppose
the assessment for the Wooster street
pavement raised the point that they
had already been assessed for one
pavement on the street and had paid
the assessment. They held that the
pavement taken up to make room for
the brick pavement was In fair condi-
ton and that they could not legally be
assessed for another pavement. Attor-
ney Talcott III. Russell cited adjudi-
Gated cases to show that such assess
ment would be illegal. A. G. Smell said
that property on the street had depre-
ciated in value since the brick pave
ment was laid. This depreciation he
attributed to the noisy pavement. John
Z. Sloan said that it was now more
difficult to secure tenants on the street
than in any other section of the CITY,
Among those who opposed assess
ment for the Chapel street pavement
were Attorney P. w. Chase, John K.
Punderford and Attorney DiclSerman,
who represented the Dickerman estate.
Mr.. Chase said that he represented be-
sides his own property, other property
owned by citizens who had requested
him to appear, in all about 5000 feet
along the paved portion Of the street.
He said that the asphalt pavement was
not benefit to the abutting property
but rather a damage Mr.. Punderford
appeared to represent the Fair Haven
and Westvile Railroad company. He
said that the pavement was an expen-
sive one for his company, as considera-
BILE expense was caused in replacing the
pavement when it was torn\up for the
purpose of repairing the tracks.
Professor Arthur M. Wheeler said
that the asphalt pavement on Trum-
bull street was public nuisance. 1t
made the street a sluiceway for bicy-
clists from Orange street. He referred
to the manner in which the asphalt
pavements are cleaned in Paris and
thought that they could be cleaned here
in the same way. He gave the board
to understand that he was not com
planning because he did not want to pay
his share for public improvement, but
said that had he known Of the petition
which was circulated for the pavement
he would have opposed it.
w. G. Manning of As1mun street ap-
peared before the board and said that
he had already paid his assessment for
the pavement on that street The as
sessments for portion of that street
have not been laid and consequently
not paid. Mr.. Manning asked if those
who had paid assessments, were to be re-
in accordance with, the terms
of the paving act of 1899. The desired
information was not given to Mr.. Man
ming and no definite action was taken
by the board ON any of the matters up
for consideration. They will be further
considered by the board in executive
sessions.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
PORTO RICAN TARIFF BILL.
Debates In the HOuse-Republtcah
Leaders Becoming Nervous.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-Again to-day
there were but three speeches in the
house upon the Porto Rican tariff bill.
Five hours were consumed in their de-
livery. Mr.. Hopkins of Illinois spoke in
support of the bill and Mr.. Newlands
of Nevada and Mr.. Swanson of Vir-
ginia in opposition to it. The speakers
devoted themselves almost exclusively
to the constitutional questions involved
and were listened to with attention. The
republican leaders are becoming ner-
vous over the fate of the bill They
have only a majority Of fourteen over
the opposition which is solidly opposed
to the measure Eight Votes from the
republican side would therefore defeat
1t and there are from twelve to fifteen
votes in doubt A movement for re-
publican caucus is being agitated and
although no call had been issued up to
the time of adjournment tonight the
general understanding was that one
would be held tomorrow night The
republicans reported to be opposed to
the bill are Messrs. Mccall of Massa-
chusetts, Littlefield Of Maine, Powers
of Vermont, Tompkins of New York,
Bromwell of Ohio, Lorimer of Illinois,
Heatwole of Minnesota, Tongue Of Ore
gon, Loud Of California, Jones and
Cushman OF Washington and Crum-
packer of Indiana.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
German Foreign Office Watches With
SoIfcitude abe Feeling in England.

Berlin, Feb. 20.-The foreign office
watches with solicitude the growing
anti German sentiment in Great Brit
ain. The truth is that Germany, since
the outbreak of the war in South Africa
has maintained the strictest neutrality.
No responsible German statesman or Of
fetal has hitherto expressed Anglophobe
sentiments. 1t may also be asserted
positively that Emperor William has,
on several occasions spoken in a spirit
of decided friendliness toward the Brit,
ish. True, the German press Is inclined
to be anti-British as are also the
masses of the people-but the foreign
office points out that this is a spontane-
Gus outburst for which the German
government cannot be held response
BILE. The foreign office denies that there
is any justification for the statement in
parliament of William st. John Brod-
erick, the British under secretary of
state for foreign affairs, particularly for
the assertion that Germany harbors
schemes against the independence Of
the Netherlands The Berliner Post to-
night contains an inspired article set
ting forth the foregoing in detail.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
BRITISH MILITIA lBALLOTACT.
House ofLords Votes Against Anything
Approaching Comscrtption.

| London, Feb. 20.-In the house of
lords during the discussion of the mo-
ton of the Earl of Weymess favoring
an amended militia ballot act, Lord
Lansdowne, secretary of state for war,
said he thought it would be inexpedient
to have recourse to the militia ballot
except in the case of a complete failure
of the voluntary system. The Duke of
Devonshire, lord president of the coun-
Gil, expressed similar opinions, adding
that the present emergency did not call
for the ''recent hysterlcal appeals" Of
Lord Rosebery. nor for a mobilization
of the fleet. The Earl of Kimberley
supported the contention of Lord Lans-
downe.
Lord Rosebery Lord Dunraven and
Lord Northbrook, with others, support
ed the proposal of Lord Weymess.
The Marquis of Salisbury opposed the
motion. He said there was not the
slightest chance of passing such bill
without angry and acrimonious debate,
and without public discussion of those
dangers to which Lord Rosebery
thought the country exposed. He ask
ed if the house thought that would be-
advantageous"
Suppose the bill We're to pass" said
the premier, "and the ballot were to
prove unsuccessful? 1t would give
abroad an impression of defenseless-
ness, thus adding to the many dangers
enumerated by the noble lord (the Earl
of Rosebery). If the ballot were intro
duced it would be impossible to stop
short of conscription. 1t has been sug-
gested that the ballot would have the
effect of driving the men into the ranks
of the volunteers. l rather suspect
that it would drive them to emigrate
to trans Atlantic countries where their
own language and religion prevail and
where there Is no ballot of that sort to
frighten them. 1 prefer not to run the
risk of awakening unaccustomed ,emo-
tions at a time when it is necessary that
the nation should work in harmony"
The house of lords rejected the motiom
of Lord Weymess by vote of SO
against AZ.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
Election In phtladeJuhin.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2o-The election in
this city to-day brought out a much
heavier vote than is usually polled at
the spring elections, notwithstanding
the fact that none of the higher or ad-
ministrative or executive officers was to
be selected. The interesting feature
was the voting for sixteen committing
magistrates. The electors of the entire
city participated in the selection of the
magistrates The heavy vote cast was
the result of the efforts Of the reformers
to defeat the candidates Of the two reg
ular parties. At 1:30 a. m. the returns
show the election of the ten republican,
candidates for magistrates-Mes
South, Cunningham, Smith, Gillespie,
Harrison, Kochersperger Ackerman,
Stratton, Wagner and Pullinger. For
the other six the leaders in the returns
thus far are O'Brien, democratic and
Municipal league; Lloyd, democrat, and
Ladner, Eisenbrown and Jermon, Mus
nicipal league.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
WE4THER CONDITIONS.
Temperature Has Risen East of Mis-
sissippl-Clenr To-day.

Washington Feb. 20.-The tempera-
ture has risen east of the Mississippi
and from the Rockies to the Pacific
The storm which occupied northwestern
Texas Monday night has moved east
ward to eastern Texas and there has
been rain or snow in the lower Mis-
souri, Valley. The barometer is lower
on the north Pacific coast and rain has
fallen from central California over
Oregon and Washington and the north
ern plateau region. During Wednesday
the southwestern disturbance will move
north or east and the rain area will be
carried over the middle and south At
lantic states.
In the middle and west gulf states and
the middle and lower Mississippi val
ley rain will be followed by clearing
and colder weather. In the western
and northwestern states fair weather
with moderate temperature will prevail.
On the middle Pacific coast rain will
be followed by clearing weather and
rain will continue on the north Pacific
coast. During Thursday the weather
will be fair in the central valleys and
the lake regions and rain will be fol-
lowed by clearing weather in the At
lantic coast states. On the north and
middle Atlantic coast the winds will
shift to fresh and brisk southeasterly
Wednesday, On the south Atlantic
coast brisk to high southeasterly winds
will prevail. On the middle and east
gulf coast high southerly winds will
shift to northwesterly. Storm signals
are displayed from Galveston to Nor
folk.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
MOLLNEUX GREATLY SHAKEN
COnde M II ed Italian Breaks Into Fearful
Screams When Told That He Must Die
shortIy-TOre About Hysterically-AH
the Prisoners Greatly Agitated-Dr.
Kennedy Could Hardly Stand.

New York Feb. 20.-There was an
exciting scene in the death-house at
Sing Sing prison this afternoon. All
the men in the cages were greatly
shaken. Molineux was much agitated,
and was pale and drawn about the face
when it was over. All the prisoners
were in a similar condition DR.. Ken
nedy is said to have been so affected
that he could hardly stand.
Antonio Ferraro is to suffer death
next week for the murder of Lucius
Musacio on September 4, 1898. Since
being in the death house he has proved
to be most vicious and uncontrollable
Warden Johnson feared to inform him
that all appeals for clemancy had fail
ed and that he must die next week
This duty he intrusted to an Italian
priest from New York. who visits the
condemned man occasionally. The
priest went to the death-house and in
formed Ferraro that he must die at any
time after Sunday at midnight. The
moment he heard this he burst forth in
to a prolonged scream. His screeches
in the silent room were fearful and
were totally unexpected by the prison.
ers. For the greater part of half an
hour Ferraro screamed Historically,
rushing about the cell and acting in a
violent manner. Finally the priest
calmed him somewhat, leaving him
seated on his cot rocking and moan
ing. Warden Johnson fears scene
when Ferraro is led to the death cham
Der on Monday next, which is the prob
able date of the execution.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
Death ofan old msriden citizen.

Meriden, Feb. 20-William H. Golden,
ST., an old and respected citizen, died
at his home this afternoon, aged eighty
years. He had been. in the employ of
the Meriden Brittania company for
fifty-two years, and did not retire from
work until last Wednesday. He is SUR
vived by four sons and three daughters.
One son is William H. Golden, jr., ex-
senator, and another is e. P. Golden,
who is now superintendent of factory.
e of the International Silver company
Mr.. Golden came to Meriden forty
eight years ago and for a number of
years was superintendent Of the Meri<
den Britannia company. With ad-
vancing years he was not content to-
retire from active work and had held
different positions with the company.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-21
BOER TACTICS CRITICIZED.
German Officer Points Out the Weak
ness of Their Defensivc.

Berlin, Feb 20-The Militair Wochen-
blatt in the course of an article by a
high officer of the general staff attempts
to disprove that the Boer successes
have been due to their tactical defen-
eive operations, and says: ION the con-
trary, the recent Boer successes prove
the inefficiency of their defensive, since
an energetic offensive would, in like
circumstances, have released the Boer
corps guarding the defeated corps of
General Butler, Lord Methuen and Cen
eral White for delivering a crushing
blow to the British. Without such a
bold offensive the Beers will never again
win decisive victory or accomplish
more than half measure. The writer
then reviews in detail the engagements
in South Africa and makes out a strong
case for his contentious"