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The Washington times., 1902-03-14
DEFECTIVE IVY CITY DRAINAGE
East Side of Kendall Street Being High
er Than West Causes Trouble.

Mr.. Edward Harding Of 120 Kendall
Street northeast, recently wrote to the
District Commissioners complaining Of
defective drainage in front of lis and 120
Kendall Street. Ivy City.
According to a report upon the matter
by Mr.. Morris Hacker. Superintendent of
Roads, the condition complained of is
substantially as represented. Mr.. Hacker
says there is brick sidewalk on the east
side of the street. but that the roadway
is entirely unimproyed. 1t appears that
the east side of the street is higher than
the west side, and that the drainage nat
uraily is directly across it to the writer's
property, which is below grade.
Mr.. Hacker does not approve of the
suggestion of Mr.. Harding that a gutter
be constructed on the east side of the
street, which could not be well done until
the street is improved. Mr.. Hacker is
of the opinion that the remedy for the
existing condition is fer Mr. Harding TO
bring his property to grade. and he rec
ommends that information to that effect
be sent to Mr.. Harding.
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
INQUEST IN DEATH
OF BLAIR INFANT

the husband OF the child's mother, was
then called to the witness stand. Mr..
Blair is an employe of the photographic
Office at the Navy Department.
He said that his wife was only staying
temporarily at her sisters home on NJ
Street. He was married, he said, on the
18th of last August. The witness said
that he was not present at the time of
the infants birth and did not reach the
house where his wife was lying ill until
about 6 O'Clock that evening.
He was so worried about his wife's con-
dition, he said, that he could not recall
what questions he had asked as to the
disposition of the child. nor to whom he
had talked about the matter.
Took Infant to Stationhouse.
William r. Downey. a plumber. of 459
Florida Avenue, testified that he had en-
tered Goat Alley upon being informed by
a colored girl that there was an infant
there. He picked up the box containing
the baby from the garbage can and par
TALLY removed the paper. The witness
testified that the child was alive and
whining plaintively. He carried the in
FAINT to the Second precinct police sta
tion and it continued to cry all the way
there.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook was the
next witness called. He testified that the
weight of the infant was three pounds. ex-
actly, and that 1t was seventeen inches
long. Death. he said was due to syncope.
following a hemorrhage of the BRAIN The
top of the head showed congestion, but
there was no fracture.
The body was well formed and normal,
but the child was frail. He doubted that
it could have lived even with the best of
care and treatment. 1t was unquestion-
able that the child had Dreathed.
DR.. GIazebrook said. in answer to a
question, that it often happened that in
fants show no signs of life at birth and
yet are saved.
The Last Witness.
The last witness called was Mrs. Sarah
F. Legge, 607 Florida Avenue, the mother
of Mrs. Clara Blair. She was present at
the time of the birth of her daughters
child. She said she happened to call at
the house at the time.
She said the child was not alive at the
time Of birth. She judged this. she said,
from the fact that the infant made no
noise or outcry. She testified that she
had never seen the child.
She said that she made no enquiry at
all as to whether the child was dead or
alive, assuming that it was dead.
THE doctor asked me what to do with
it, said Mrs. Legge. in answer to ques-
tions, 'and / told him that he ought to
know better than l. l said:
Doctor, can't you take care of it,
Mrs. Legge said that the doctor had
full charge of the infant after its birth.
affA T=El lfaf na
child. She testified that she had heard
the doctor ask for box, but did not see
anyone get one for him. She did not see
him leave the house with the infant.
With Mrs. Legges testimony the case
went 10 the jury.
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
AWAIT SEALED VERDICT.
Suit for $4,000 Against Washington
Railway Company in Jury's Hands.

The arguments of counsel on either side
in the case of Mr.. Frederic II. Leetch and
three Others against the Washington and
Great Falls Electric Railway Company to
recover $4,000 claimed as damages for
assault were concluded yesterday after
noon at O'Clock and the case submitted
to the jury.
A sealed verdict Will be returned this
morning.
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
City Need Not Suffer.
C0LORED LEAGUE IN TROUBLE
Ask Commissioners to Aid Them in Re-
opening Clubhouse.

the National Colored Personal Liberty
League is in sore straits. letter has
been received by the Commissioners from
the officers of that club, asking as
sistance in the reopening of their club
house.
The Excise Board recently denied the
clubs application for license for bar.
for certain reasons which the officers of
the Liberty League think were not sus-
tanned
The letter states the Excise Board was
misinformed. An apreal is made to have
the decision reversed.
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
GAVE SCHOOL YELL.
West Jersey Academy Boys Visit the
White House.

The school yell of the West Jersey
Academy at Bridgeton, N. j.. echoed un-
der the porte cochere at the White House
yesterday after fifteen cadets from tnat
institution had been presented to the
President By Representative Louden-
siager
The cadets are in Washington on
sightseeing tour under direction of Phoe-
bus W. Lyon. president of the academy.
which is one of the Oldest and best known
in New Jersey.
President Roosevelt extended them 4
most hearty greeting.
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
Sample gottle of Swamp-Root Free by Mail.

kidney bladder
mail immediately
The w &
bottles
Binghamton, N Y
The Washington times., 1902-03-14

In answer to questions Mrs. Kiess
stated that she did not see the child at
birth, and never had seen it,
"Then your opinion that the child was
dead was based entirely on the fact that
the child did not cry?"
''Yes, sir" answered the witness.
She testified that she did not see DR..
Hagner with any package in his posses
sion when he left the hoGse. When asked
II she recognized the shoe box which was
In evidence she said that she did not.
"Do you know whether the child was
taken away or not?" was asked.
1T was not left in the house, the wit
ness replied.
Peter Blair. Of 5l2 + Street northeast,
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
Dress and Walking Skirts, $3.50.

Walking Skirts new
nd cadet blue-with founces and rmed with sain-s2SO
The Washington times., 1902-03-14
Sale of 69c wrappers, 44c.
Misses and Child's Spring Auto Coats, SL85

of
,all-w wool AlbertC %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williamson arr
having an outing at Enfield.
j. p. Merrill of Hotel North. is t.
spend a few days at Belgrade Lakes.
Edwin L. Jones and Irving O. Gage
Of Winthrop, We're in the city. yester.
day.
Mrs. NJ. E Sawtelle. who has beer
visiting relatives in China. is expectec
TO return home. today.
Mrs. LIT. Dickson was called tc
Island Falls, this week. by the illness oil
her brother, Edward Cushing.
Rev. G. Fl. b. Selliger, formerly pas
tor of the North Augusta Methodist
Episcopal church, now of North klu-
burn, was in the city, yesterday.
Mrs. p. G. Sex:on is in WATERFOWL
Mass, where she IS passing 10 days
visit with her husband who is con-
nected with the arsenal at that place
Rev. Philip Stanwood of New York
City. and his daughter, May +. STAN
wood. who have been visiting friends
on Hospital street, returned to their
home, Friday.
Mrs. James G.. Blaine. who usually
passes her summer at Bar Harbor, will
go to Hampton, Long Island, this sum
mer. The Blaine cottage at Bar Har-
Dor will be occupied by others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

the officers, who vii! report with side
arms. On Sunday, May %, at 100 T.
NJ, at the First BAPTIST church. a
memorial sermon will be delivered by
Rev. =. z. Hope, ana the Camp is re-
quested to attend in uniform. without
arms. An invitation IS hereby EXTEND
ed to all Sons OF Veterans in the city,
whether members Of any camp or not,
to unite with us in the line of march
at : o'clock p. NJ, on Memorial day.
You are referred to General Orders.
No |. issued by Seth Williams Post.
No. IL. Department OF Maine, G. A. r.,
for detailed program of the patriotic
ceremonies for Our next Memorial day
in this city. Comrades will again as
semble at Z O'clock Il. NJ, May 80. at
G.. A. II. hall ana march to City hall
where the Grafton for Memorial day
will be delivered by the captain of H.
G. Staples Camp Let us in friend
ship, charity and loyalty execute these
orders as Sons Of Veterans in honor
of the Memorial day we celebrate.
BY order of
G. C. SHELDON, Captain.
NJ. T. MERRILL. Sergeant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
Program for Services at First Baptist
Church.

The following program has been at
ranged for the Union memorial service
which will be held under the auspices of
Seth Williams Post, No. H. Department
of Maine. G. A. H.. at the First Bapti>;
church. at $50 O'Clock Sunday evening
May - 1892:
Organ Voluntary.
Miss McClcnch.
Proccssional Hymn-''omward Christian
Soldiers, Sullivan
Rev. Norman Mckinn0n.
Responsive Rcading-pSalm XIX,
Rev. Everett Leshcr.
Gloria Patri. II. p. Danks
Choir.
Scripture Lesson--I Timothy H.
Rev. II. r. Dunnack.
Anthem" Mighty Jehovah" Beli.a
Choir.
Prayer,
Rev c. y. Hayden.
Response-"Hear, Father, Our Prayer"
ThcO. Bauer
Choir.
Hymn-"America,
Congregation. standing.
Discourse-"The Warfare of Peace
Rev. b. L. Hope.
Rev. Norman McKinnon.
RespOrs, Teach Is to Pray.
Choir.
Hymn Jerusalem the Golden,
Congregation, standing.
Rev. F. e Newbcrt
Rev. L. l.. Ncwbert will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

At the close Of the regular meeting Of
Asylum Lodge, No. TO- I. o. 0. F., last
evening, Il special drill was held by
Canton Augusta. This drill was for the
purpose of preparing the chevaliers for
the coming field day meet in this city,
June II, IS and 10. A large number was
present ard entered into the work with
much enthusiasm. The committee in
charge has secured the services of The
Allen-Bates Co. Of Boston and New
York, decorators, for the occasion. The
Canton will decorate Odd Fellows hail,
the Augusta house and the City build
ing. The latter will receive the atten-
ton of the decorators not only on the
exterior but in the hall where the ball
on Wednesday evening, June IS, will be
held. Mr.. Allen of the above firm has
made one visit here and will come
again before placing the decorations.
The committee will notify the public of
the date of his arrival so 1t will be
possible for such as desire to make ar
rangements for the decorations of the
stores and residences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 1
issued by Capt. Sheldon of Staples
Camp, S. of V.

Capt. George c. Sheldon of Henry
G. Staples Camp, Sons of Veterans,
of this city. has issued the following
general orders relative to Memorial
day:
Headquarters Henry G. Staples Camp,
No. 81, Division of Maine, S. of V.
Augusta, Me-. May 20. 1902.
General orders,
No. /.
In response to the invitation extend
ed by Seth Williams Post, No. 13,
Department Of Maine. G. A. r., to unite
with them in the patriotic ceremonies
of Memorial day. on Friday, May 3Oth,
next Henry C. Staples Camp, No. 50,
Division of Maine. S. of ", will OBJ
serve and execute orders as follows:
At o'clock, A. NJ. detachments will
report at G. A. r. hall to assist in the
decoration of the graves of the de-
ceased soldiers and sailors as follows:
Forest Grove Cemetery-Comrade
G. T. Dill. II. L. Leighton, ]. T. Moul-
ton, ]. f. Wharf. G. +. Mcnamara,
Il. IT. Cram. T. A. Cooper.
North Augusta Cemetery-Comrade
G. w. Edwards, l.. F. Partridge, S. A.
Thomas, s. w. Perkins.
Riverside emetefy-Comrades A.
a. Ray, "A. f. Tallouse, G. III. Bangs.
Bolton Hill emetery-Comrades II.
l.. Stone. f. 3. Morton, G.. w. Gray.
Hospital emetery-Comrades G.. f.
Temple. c. e. Pease, +. Z. Stilkey.
The above attachments on report
ing at G. \. r. hall will be assigned
by the captain TO the various COM
manders in charge of the decoration
Of the graves in the above cemeteries.
At 1 o'clock. p. NJ, uniformed and
mounted aids, with side arms, will re-
port at A Green street to Major @. L.
Stevens, marshal. as follows Col l..
l., Cooper. Henry G. Staples Camp,
Can't. G.. A. Cobb and Lieut.. j. f..
Wharf. ID. NJ. Maxcy Camp. and
Chaplain S. A. Thomas, Carter Camp.
At / o'clock p. NJ. Henry G. Staples
Camp will report with full ranks at
G. 4. r. hall, where they will be join
"a at the same hour by d. NJ. MaXcy
Camp. Gardiner, and be assigned to
the line Of march, at o'clock +. NJ
and placed under the command OF
Lieut.. Ii. G. Leaman, II. @. Staples
Camp. The Camp will report in reg
ulation uniform, without arms, except
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
Oucenie MAY Carleton at Rest.

The remains of Miss Qucenie MAY
Carleton, the beloved daughter Of Reue
W. Carleton. were laid at rest amidst
flowers ana cedar, yesterday afternoon
She was a lovely sirl. beloved by all who
knew he:, and win be sadly missed from
her home and by her large circle .!
friends. The profusion Of flowers showed
the loving remembrance Of all
Darling Queenie is at rest.
Angels bright above
Bear her in their loving arms
To the Lord of Love.
Closed are now those weary eyes.
Sorrows all are past.
Shrouded for the silent grave
She is al rest at last
How we miss her loving smile
And her presence sweet
But we know when life is Ger.
Queeuie We shah meet.
So this thought wilt cheer us
AS We wander alone,
Till our Father calls Us
To meet her at HIS throne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
Outlet News.

Ex-Governor Common was at the lake,
Friday, trying his luck at trout and
salmon fishing.
George Rogers of Gardiner and c..
Whitman of New York City, was at the
lake, Thursday. They captured q fine
string of bass and perch.
w. ID. Spaulding and family are
spending n few days at their cottage
and Mr.. Spaulding is trying his luck
trolling for trout from his launch we
nonia, from which he has captured
some very fine ones.
j. N. Taylor of the Boston Globe, Is
at the clubhouse Michigan, looking af-
ter the repairs.
DR.. Charles Beane and Ray Marston
were at the lake, Thursday, trying
their yacht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

of the city government was held at the
aldermafl's room, Yesterday. The COM
mittee took UP the matter of appro-
priatiQns for the coming year and dis
cussed it at length, but made no def
mite decision in t:lis connection. 1t is
expected that the committee will re-
port soon and that the city council will
act upon its rec )mmendations in or
der that the city assessors may de-
termine the rate of taxation for the
current year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

The continued hearing in the cases Of
cora T.. Whitman and Mary +. Carson OF
Chelsea. both of whom were charged
uith selling liquor in violation of law.
WAS had az the Court house. yesterday
morning. before Trial Justice Stevens
George G. Sheldon, Esq. as counsel for
Mrs. Witham. essayed to prove an alibi
or Ills client. hut failed in the attempt
The WomIn's father. George Carson. her
sister hose T. White and herself ttsti-
fled that q the time John Riley stated
he had purchased liquor from Cora
she was in Bangor. The government
however, produced John Smith. com
raGe Of Riley's and he substantiated
the formers testimony by saying that
he was present ana drank with Riley
and that Mrs. Whitman sold them tha
stuff. Mrs. Carson, mother of Mrs
WithanL inadvertently admitted that
Cora was present at the time the two
soldiers bought and drank the liquor
Judge Stevens thereupon found Mrs.
Witham guilty and sentenced her to GO
DAYS in Jail. Failing to appeal she was
committed. Cora Witham has been out
OF state prison FOR four months, after
having served sentence for assaultin-
man with a stove poker and nearly
killing him. Mrs. Mary Jane Carson
was also found guilty by Judge Stevens
OF three single sales and was sentenced
To pay a $50 and costs. serve 80 days
in Jail on each case. She appealed 70
the Superior and She was told to fur
niSh bonds to the amount of $500 in
each case. She stands committed for
want of sureties. If these are fur
nished within Q reasonable time and a
regarded sufficient she may remain at
i.bprfv uutil ScntC1uh her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

1T takes about two dollars worth of
conversation to make a five cents sale,
nowadays" said an Augusta drug clerk,
yesterday. IF | vas a lawyer and was
paid by the amount of arguments adj
vanced I'd be a millionaire by this
time" and he walked way around the
store to sell a postage stamp to a lit
tie girl, who had been sent from home
for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

The story to the effect that Harvey
y. Eaton. Esq. Of Waterville. who an
pearrd before Justice Whitehouse i'll an
important equity case in this city, Il
short timc ago, only had few brief
notes on the back of mileage book
REMINDING him that he wished to have
the case continued, while the lawyers
IN the otter side had masses of papers
supporting thcir propositions, is para1-
leled by un incident in the career OF
Lawyer John II. Potter. formerly Of
this city. Tho event occurred many
years aen ut the term of the supreme
court ana IN late Justice Charles w.
walton WAS presiding. 1t was in the
early Gays Of filing demurrers in liquor
cases. 80 that tnr accused might gain
time IN which t. settle their cases with
tha county attorney. Many Of the lead
ing lawyers made elaborate arguments
i'm support Of the demurrers which they
had filed. this one claiming that his
client WAS unable to attend court on
account Of sickness ana the next ono
making 4 Well-intcnded bluff that an
9lihi coulG be later proven, and ali
SORTS of excuses We're advanced to tdp
eud that the cases might be put over
until the next term. MIR. Potter sat
quietly within the rail while all this
WAS going on. the while calmly moving
hi+ hands through his iron gray hair.
suddenly Justice Walton spoke.
"Erother Potter said he. Il notice you
have demurrers filed. What is your rea-
son for filing them" Your honor, /
file them FOR delay" was the immediate
answer. Honest John" said the jus
ti,c, your demurrers are allowed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

Two DRINKS constituted the police
court quota, yesterday. Thomas Or
lnond Of Dresden. had the privilege Of
getting out Of town at once without
further molestatiOn. Howard Rines
paid 4 fine Of 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

A scarcity Of flowers for Memorial
day is expected. On account of the
hackWardness of the season there will
be practically no out-of-Loor plants
ana shrubs in bloom ana this X expect
"a 10 result in An unusual call for them
"t The greenhouses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
Fewer Gallons; Wears Lonaer.

You can paint a building with fewer
gallons OF Devue Lead and Zinc than
with Mixed Paints, and it will wear
twice as long as lead and oil mixed by
hand. fri&sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

Coming on so suddenly after the mod
rate weather, the heat of yesterday
was very oppressive. Many who We're
employed out of doors left off work for
! fear Of q sunstroke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

The Electric Road crews at this end
of the route are moving along toward
Manchester at rapid rate. Ties are
now laid up over the hill near the mus
ter grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

OF course if President Roosevelt
should visit the State of Maine during
the present season. as it is intima ted
he may do, he aill not fail to come
to the capital of the State, where he
viii meet a most cordial reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24
Daily kennebet journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

A row Of electric lights now orna-
ment the front Of the clothing and shoe
store of G. +. Bilodeau, under Hotel
North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

The twin cottages of w. F. BuZZell
and Nathan Weston at Lake Cobbos-
seecontee are attracting the general
admiration of those who have seen
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

We carry . styles. All sizes
AA to +. All feathers and shapes,
for all occasions.
They reveal style ana in
dividualIty Of their own that all
good dressers appreciate.
They support the arch and make
walking a pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-24

G. C. SHELDON, Captain.
[. r. MERRILL, Sergeant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-09-18

There Is n dock laborer in Glasgow
who is possessed Of a great OF HUI
NOR. Perhaps it's because he's an
Irishman. Pat had been disturbed sew
eral times in his single apartment by
a we'll meaning lady missionary. See
ing Pat was rather an exemplary sort
of a husband, she suggested that he
might be able to afford a room and
kitchen
AN phwat wad Oh want LAWN such
a comfortable house as this forY' asked
Pat.
WELL" she replied, you would have
more oom-mor co~nveniences."
"COnvaniences is it," said Fat, with
a smile. Sure, an at prlsint If Oh
want to go to the drawin' room or
the dinin' room or the conservatory,
begorra, Owe just got to sit still,
Phwat could be handierT"
The lady couldn't say.-London An.
swerS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-09-18
Statesman and Gambler.

Charles James Fox, the English
statesman, was even more notorious in
the gaming world than he was famous
in the world of politics. He had squan-
dered $250,00O before coming Of age.
He became one Of the most profigate
~garesters of the vicious days in which
he I'sd. Some of his finest displays in
debate were sandwiched between ex-
element such as would unnerve most
men who had no serious business on
hand. Walpole has given a glimpse of
a typical passage in this extraordinary
mans life. He had to take part in the
discussion on the thirty-nine articles In
parliament on q certain Thursday. He
had sat u. playing hazard from Tues
day evening until ) o'clock on Wednes.
day afternoon. An hour before he had
recovered $4,000 that he had lost and
by dinner tine, which was 5 o'clock,
ended losing $55,00O. On Thursday he
spoke in the debate. went to dinner al
past IL at night: thence to a club,
where he drank till I the next morn,
Ing; thence to a gambling house, where
he won $4,000, and between 3 and
In the afternoon he set out on n jour,
ney to Newmarket.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-09-18

The difficulty of rhymlng to girl" is
mainly due to the varieties of it's pro-
nunciation. 1t is never pronounced, as
1t is SO often conventionally written,
gall" but n often hears "gell," with
a hard "g." Moreover, in Scotland.
though = is as well not to mention the
fact to a Scotsman, 1t consists of two
syllables-"gurrel." The other day It
was pointed out to a Scotsman that
the name of his national poet was q
dissyllable in Ayrshire. "Hoot awa'T'
he said, or words to hat effect. Bur.
runs two syllables! Absurrudr"-Lon-
don Chronicle.