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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
FIRE AT READFiELD.
John Nj. Williams Loses Stable and Ell
After Hard Fight.

Readfield, Me, Aug. 16.-(SpeciaD.-
Fire. this afternoon, made a start III
the stable of John NJ. Williams, at the
Corner. and before the neighbors could
stop the spread of the flames, the barn
and ell had been destroyed. A big
crowd gathered and used the eXtin-
guishers and water. stopping the fire
in the ell saving the contents of the
house. A large amount of hay in the
barn was destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

training in the Maine General hospital
Portland, for a nurse, Is at home fol-
two weeks vacation and much need
! ed rest.
Miss Marsh of Boston. is spending a
few days with her friend, Alice T.
Rittal, who is at her old home for a
rest.
| Mayors orchestra will furnish music
| for another dance at the Town hall.
| Wednesday evening. Ice cream and
cake will be furnished.
Mrs. Lester A. Bailey and daughter
June, went, last week, to Cumberland
| to visit relatives.
NORTH WHlTEFlELD.
Mrs. Willis Gardiner returned from
Lynn Mass, Tuesday, after weeks
visit with her sister Mrs. Augusta Web
her,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Douglass have
the cottage "Mmnehaha," New Harbor
they returned home Tuesday.
Z. w. Pinkham of Lynn, Mass, was
the guest of his sister Mrs. A. T. Brann,
last week.
The Sabbath-school which began
June so, is progressing finely under the
direction of Miss Root.
Our new public library contains 1875
books and the children are now work.
ing to obtain more.
Miss Alice M. Brann, returned from
Wiscasset, Monday, where she has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. White.
iLNA.
Rev =. II. Williams o. Met,finld,
Mass, is visiting friends in town
Mr.. and Mrs. i. G. Wotlen of Rock
land were in town, Friday.
Arthur Wall of Boston, is the guest
of f. l.. Weeks.
A. 3. Erskine loaded two cars at
Head Tide with lumber, last week, for
parties in Gardiner and Augusta.
Mrs. f. C. Nichols of Reading, Mass,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. ]. Nc
Donald.
Mrs Alden Hilton of Bangor, is visit
ing relatives in town.
Miss Ethel Merrill of South New
castle, is the guest of Miss Irene Aver.
o. A. Butler of Newcastle, f. A. Car
penter of Brooks, and T. l.. Littlefield
of Gardiner, were in town, Saturday,
on business.
Mrs Annie Proctor of Brockton,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. David
Jewett.
JOIcE.
A pleasant event occurred at the
home of the late Alden Lewis, Wednes-
day, Aug. 5, the occasion being the un-
expected reunion of his descendants
The following were present: Mrs.
Emeline Lewis, who with hee son.
Leslie, and family, reside at the old
homestead; Weston Lewis, wife and
daughter, Hazel. of Augusta; Mrs. c.
f. Donnell of Windsor; Elmer Lewis,
wife and daughter, Edith, of Brockton,
Mass. The pleasure of the company
was increased by the presence of the
following relatives and friends: Mrs
Harriet Lewis; Walter Lewis of Phila-
delphia; DR.. e. E. Hopkins and daugh-
ter, Helen, of Newtonville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
B. {. libby.

Tho remains of +. +. Libby were
found, last evening, in Il field near his
home death having evidently been
caused by heart disease. Coroner Bean
was summoned but deemed an inquest
unnecessary. His age was about Is
years. -Four sons, James e. Everett
and Winslow of Augusta. and Frank of
Manchester, n. H., and two daughters,
Misses Lottie and Daisey of TINS city,
survive him. The funeral will be held
at L. NJ. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
STATE OF MAINE.

z
1r the Year of Ours4 ord One Thou-
sand Nine Hundred and Three.
An Act relating to taxation of land
in unincOrporated places. ssFt
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House of REPRESENTATIVE in s11egisIa-
Section 1. sectidn sixty nahe,, OF
chapter six of the Revised statutas Is
hereby amended by striking. out klFof
said section and bySsubstitution MAKE
said section, as amended, read as fol
lows:
Section 60. The board of State as
SCISSORS shall annually assess Il tax
upon all lands situated in this state
IN places not Incorporated as town
or plantation. and not paying a mu-
nicipal tax, at the rate of fifteen mills
on the dollar upon the valuation as
made by said assessors for the year
the assessment is made; and said as
sessment shall DO made and deposited
with the treasurer of State on or be-
for the first day of August i'll each
year"
Section 2. Section scvcrty-onc of
said chapter six OF the Revised Stat
utes Is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
"Section II. Whom the board Of
state assessors has asses scd such state
tax and has deposited the assessment
with the treasurer of State, the
treasurer Of State shall within three
months thereafter, cause the list of
such assessments. with the lists of any
county tax so certified to him. both
for the current year, to be advertised
for three weeks successfully in the
State payer and in some newspaper, if
any, printed in the county in which the
land lies. Said lands IRE held to the
State for the payment Of such stat
and county taxea. with interest there
on at the rate OF tEer ty per cent, to
commence upon taxes for the year in
which said assessment is rade, at
the expiration OF one year
Section 3. This act shall take effect
when approved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
Poker Chip With Every Drink.
(NcW York Sun.)

The owner of a saloon downtown is
trying new scheme to help business.
With every 15-cent drink he gives q
coupon which is really poker chip.
When a customer saves 500 chips he
gets u poker-chip box. Then he can
begin to save the chips again in order
to fill the box
Some of the customers like the
scheme. Others object that it will en-
able their wives to tell how many
drinks they take.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

The number of theological students in
Germany has diminished gradually
from 4,2S7 in 1850 to 2,1i9, or less than
half. although the population has
doubled since 1880. The insuf1iciency in
the number of candidates for the minis
tfy is discussed as matter of exceeding
gravity by German theologians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

The famous automobile. Red
Devil" with which Henry Fournier,
the French automobilst, made the
worlds mile record. was caught be-
tween two cars on Broadway, at Twen-
ty-eighth street New York, and al
most completely demolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

LOCAL MATTERS.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Supreme Courts Ruling on
Wild Land Bill.
~ go
Legislature Proposed a Special Rate
of Taxation.
Discrimination is Forbidden by the
State Constitution.

At the session of the Legislature, last
House establishing a special rate of
taxation on wild lands in unincor-
porated places The question of the
constitutionality of such a measure be-
ing raised, the House voted to ask the
opinion of the Supreme court. The
court has now passed in it's opinion
that the proposed law is unconstitu-
tional. The bill, the vote of the House
and the opinion of the court, in which
all the justices join, are given in full
below:
STATE OF MAINE.
In House of Representatives.
March %, 1903.
Ordered: That the justices of the Su-
preme Judicial court are hereby re-
specially requested to give to this
House, according to the provisions Of
the Constitution in his behalf, their
opinion on the following questions:
Question One: Assuming that the
rate Of State tax in cities, towns and
plantations is fixed at two and three
fourths mills on the dollar of their
valuation, would the bill entitled IAN
<hCI IeidllI1S 70 tdSdllOn Oh 1dIlu Ill ull-
incorporated Places now pending in
this House, and a true copy of which
eaid bill is hereunto annexed, If the
same should Become a law, be in yio-
lation of the provisions of section
eight of article niae ofsthe Constitution
of the State? -.
Question Two: Assuming as above,
would said bill, If ,the same should be-.
come law, besin violation of any Of
the provisions sqE.the Constitution OF
the State?s 49,
House of Representatives,
March q, 1903.
r, Read and passed.
W. COTTON, Clerk.
A true copy. ) 49,
Name: Thompson.
Town: China
Attest: W. s. COTTON, Z.
= Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17
A PROMINENT LAWYER
Said, First Good Nights Rest / Have
Had in Ten Years."
ANOTHER PARTY DECLARED

Munyon's Paw Paw Seems to Give
Snap and vigor to the Whole Body"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-17

Mrs. L. G. league left, Wednesday,
for weeks vacation in Boston and
vicinity,
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-10-26

Stele erfdeinen. Solhe Nomtndttonen iinb pie folQt:
1tipsDttritt, %umfoTenb 8orbs II, Is, q, %, % unb "a.
Sir Stddts~Senatpr:
SSo6n 8. 9riq, Yrobibitton.
6uroIb g. Scrimger, Democratic.
Sobn Nebb S6omas, Republican.
Sir Mitglieber bes 0eGegatenbuuieS:
CHARLES -. 8alb, 8epublcan.
George u. Bauer, grobibition.
George 90. 0eQman, Democratic.
Same5 6. 9oopin, Republiean.
WiGiam q. 6entel, Republican.
WiQiam 6. 9obnberger, Democratic.
Samuel g.. Sames, probbition.
Uldrtin q. &ennen, Democratic.
Daniel u. God, RepubGcun.
Nrtbur 6. UdQer, Republicdn.
S6omas S. O'8riaH Democratic.
Sobn g.. S'gleill, grobibition.
Milidm 6arrp pairo, 3epublican.
Charles ReoioG, Democratic.
@eorge q. Sddefer, Democratic.
sSobn 80. S%boemuter, probi6ition.
George 5. Smith, 9rpbtbttion.
SObn Sbornep, grobbitton.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-10-26

Jo9r1 0tu, Jr., Oemocrdftc.
Diuiam 8. Soaps, 9rpbibition.
gates bennington, Republican.
Sir Mitglieber be5 0elegatenbauies:
@uguitus 6. 8inspunser, RspubIican
Charles S. 8ou9et, Democratic.
Sames u. Ooipfins, Democratic.
Sumes 8. Durham, Democratic.
Cigar 5if6er, grobibitior.
Upton g. 9osneG, Republitar.
Charles %. Grant, Democratic.
Solomon german, 4epublitdn.
9pigbt s. pin, probibitipn.
Srpin q. posting, grobibition.
@inidm 81. sSstt, grobibition.
Stephen 8. 2egompte, probibitton.
S. Gbarles 2intbieum, Democratic.
Diliam 8. MeDofpen, Republican.
Robert 6. 6. Murr, grobibition.
George %. Moore, Democratic.
Gi9urb g. ginben, Republicdn.
Sobn q. Robinfon, Republicun.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-10-26

SIM Muftraae Der g ebDrbc,
Charles $. Garter, lrdfOrnt.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-10-26

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-10-26

auber ben Noninationen fur Stdats< unb Staot=Seante, bic
pelte in ben perIhiebenen 2egislutip=9iiriften benubt perbf
II 2e9islahp=0 itrift, %umfaFenb Wurbs z, s, 8, II, IS unb Is.
6ir Staats%Sendtor:
S. Senrp Batter, 3~epublcdn.
4boiion 8. glarfs, probibitior.
GIarence 80. Qerttns, Democratic.
Hobert 9. Smith, Soctalnt.
Sir gtitgIeOsr bes Oelesatenbuuies:
alfreo u. 4rnOIb, grphibition.
Somes 9. Barton, qrobibition.
9arrp gobiB, Republican.
gtaleolm 6. Douglas, 9robibition.
Hobert 6. See 6aa, Semocratic.
s. gilbert 5elpig, Republica11.
0enrp 8. 9iQegetf, pprbibttion.
gBiliam 8. Sbnes, prpbibition.
6enrb Seribop, RepubIcan.
Hobert u. Nfc2uusbin, p~rpbi6itior.
Ieobiion gaorine. Repubiicun.
GeOrge 6. Nlorriion, Democratic.
Sobn 6. Q. Murpbp, Democratic.
gBiaiam 8. Orem, Democratic.
2ouis 5. 91otb, Democratic.
Samuel 8. SutterfaQ, ~gebublicon.
6enrp Srn9er, Democratic.
CHARLES 90. gBoob, 3epubicon.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-10-26

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
POLICE COURT Do1NGs.
Anthony Staczokas Always Ready to
 Pay Up When Found Guilty.


 Pay Up When Found Guilty.
 There Is no monkeying about An thony StaczoIas, Bank street, Brook lyn, when he is found guilty of violat- ing the law. Every time he pays up without going to the expense of re- tainfng a lawyer, taking an appeal or even defending his own case. He merely says, 'T'm guilty; how much is itr'
 He was charged in the city court to-day with violating the liquor laws on two counts; keeping with intent to sell and selling on Sunday, and he was fined by Judge Burpee $50 and costs on each case and he had paid up be- fore the sentence was recorded. Just for the sake of assisting the United States authorities. Officer Mclean tes- tified that he visited Staczokas's place and found two barrels of beer there.
 Frank Wilder was defended by At torney Kennedy in a case for non- support. Mrs Wilder testified that she was married in 1897 and a few months later her husband deserted her Wilder was arrested soon after for non-support and he was ordered by the court to pay his wife $8 a week Then he fled the town and a few weeks ago he wrote his mother to arrange matters with his wife so that he could return in safety. He has been absent about six years. It was agreed that he should carry cut the order of the court and so he returned to town. He kept his word a week or two and then his arrest followed. Meanwhile suit for divorce on the grounds of deser- tion had been entered against him, but apparently this was withdrawn and another one filed few weeks ago on the same grounds, desertion. The contention in court this morning was over the percentage of the child which was born in October, 1898. Judge Burpee decided his court was no place to try family Quarrels and divorce cases; the superior court was the place for such matters and he ordered tbe case continued thirty days.
 A case against Samuel Spirit and Michael Liebernan for assault was continued to Monday
 The continued case against Matthew Marczulinas for selling liquor on May z and IA without a license was then taken up. This is a sequel to the pepper throwing cases, the accused in the latter being the complainants They did not make complaint until af- ter they had been arrested for throw ing the pepper and thereby trying to break up dance in the Lithuanian school house. Tn other words 1t is a feature of the row which has been go- ing on in the Lithuanian colony in Brooklyn. The evidence showed that the accused was not on the premises on either of the dates mentioned in the complaint and he was accordingly found not guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
Made An Inspection of Companies A
 and c Last Night.

Made An Inspection of Companies A
 and c Last Night.
 Major W. R. Hamilton, United States government inspector, now de- tailed to inspect the militia of Connec- ticut, made an official inspection of Companies c and A in the local ar mory last night. He was accompani- ed by Captain Stark of New London, inspector of small arms practice in tho state guard. All the military com panies throughout the country are be- ing inspected according to the provt- sions of new law in regard to the militia. By these inspections the gov ernment hopes to obtain reliable data concerning the condition and equip ment of the militia throughout the country.
 Both companies reported about 7:15 and were ready for inspection at 7:3O. Go c had full quota of men, 6S, while Go A had but two absentees. The soldiers were in heavy marching order, carrying blanket roll holding blanket, rubber poncho and half a shelter tent with the necessary pegs and their haversacks, canteens and guns. It was heavy regalia for warm night and the boys did sweat little before the inspection was over.
 Roll call was dispensed with, Gap tain Stark counting the number of men present. Inspection of the men by Major Hamilton followed. He has a sharp eye. He is extremely obser- want and the smallest thing does not slip by his notice. If there was a little speck of dust or grease on one of the guns he was sure to tell the men so. One of the members of Go c. who is considered a fine soldier, lost a finger of his left hand some time ago. Though the hand was rest ing along his side Major Hamilton noticed the loss of the finger. Again when he came to Private Frank Jack son of Go G, who served for three years in the Philippines he sized him up and immediately inquired: with what regiment of regulars did you serve g
 After the inspection Captain Fitz- patrick formed battalion of the men and drilled them on request of Major Hamilton. Notwithstanding the exs cesive heat the men went through the drill in fine manner. After the drill the equipment including the Buzza- colt ovens and all field and camp utensils were inspected as were the rooms and closets. All were in good order.
 Colonel Sucher. Lieutenant Colonel Geddes, Lieutenant Craft and Colonel Burpee were also present at the in spection.
 Major Hamilton, who is an officer of much experience, was most favorab1y impressed with the appearance and work of the local companies. He had inspected companies in Hartford, New Haven. New Britain and other cities, but the companies here presented the best appearance, physically and other wise.
 Major Hamilton and Captain Stark who were the guests of c. P. Goss. Jr, l17 Pine street, while in this city, left for Guilford this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
PURSE OF s1,ooo.

Fine Tribute to Rev Father Winter of
 New Britain.
 New Britain, May 2S.-The people of St Mary's R. c. parish last night paid an unusual tribute to Rev John T. Winter, pastor of the church.
 Two months ago Father Winter went south for the benefit of his health, which was in serious condition. He returned home on the train arriving her at o'clock. When Father Win ter stepped off the train there was 5000 of his parishioners crowded about the depot waiting to greet him. A pa- rade was quickly formed, headed by a band and drum corps, and the priest was escorted to a stand erected in front of the church Judge John Walsh presided and Dr John E. Mar tin, on behalf of the people of the parish, presented Father Winter with S1,G00. The priest responded briefly. after which there was general cele- bration because of the return of the pastor in good health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
STATE BNCAMPMBNT.
Troops Will Be at Mantle During
 Week of August 1O-15.

Troops Will Be at Mantle During
 Week of August 1O-15.
 Governor Chamberlain has decided upon the week of August 10-15 next for the annual encampment of the Ma tiona1 Guard at the state camp ground at Mantle, and orders to that effect will soon be issued from the office of the adiutant general. All of the state troops except the Coast Artillery, will assemble at Mantle on Monday, Au- gust. 1O for the weeks tour of duty. The moon will be at its full on August g. which ensures the benefit of the moonlight during the encampment. The camp this year will be named in honor of the governor. being designat ed as "Camp Chamberlain" There has been some discussion in military circles as to whether or not the Nation al Guard would go into camp this year as brigade or by separate regiments. This discussion Is set at rest by the governor decision to have the entire brigade go into camp together.
 The Coast Artillery will go into camp from July 10 to 20 inclusive with the United States regulars at Fort Terry on Plum Island. Its tour of duty will be of ten days duration, four days more than that of the rest of the National Guard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
WATCHMAN ASSAULTED
Johannes Zei1itz of Deep River Sc

Johannes Zeilitz of Deep River Set
 Upon By Father and Son.
 Deep River, May 23.-While in the performance of his duty last night, Jo- hannes Zeilitz, a watchman employed by the Williams & Marvin Manufac- turing Co, was set upon by two men and seriously injured He is at his home to-day with large wound in his head, but the doctor attending him will not state whether the wound was made by bullet or blow. Two shots from g revolver were fred.
 Henitz was inside of the building about 11:30 o'clock last night when he heard noise outside and saw a man, apparently under the influence of liu- uor, get into the yard and make his way towards shed. The watchman started for the man. but changing his mind. he went to the nearest house, occupied by Frederick Spencer, to get his assistance. When the watchman and Spencer got close to the man, Spencer, it is said, recognized in him his son, Charles, and would not help the watchman in evicting him.
 quarrel ensued. in which, 1t is all legged. the elder Spencer drew a revol- yer and fired two shots at Zeilitz. The som also got into the mix-up and it is said that he hit the watchman heavy blow with a stick Zeilitz received an ugly wound over his eyes and Dr H. T. French was called to attend him. The local authorities. with MT Marvin. Zei1itz's employer. tried to get the facts of the case but found 1t impossi- h1A. aA all p0nnarnad fY %I,n oosa rsa fused to make any statement. Both Spencer and his son are employed at the Williams & Marvin factory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
SHIRT WASTED STUDENT
Compelled to Leave Class Room at the
 High School.


 Is it proper, according to the rules of decorum for a student of a high school to attend a school session, attir- ed in the comfortable garb of shirt waist? Does a student conform to the rules of decorum when he enters the class room diyested of his coat? Diff ferent persons will give different ans wers to the above questions. Some persons will say that they cannot see why it is not just as proper for boy to attend school wearing shirt waist as a girl. while others say that 8 shlfI waist is not a proper garb for hlgh school young man to wear to school This subject is being discussed by the students at the local high school at the present owing to the fact that one or the students had to leave his class room yesterday morning because he appeared clad in shirt waist without 8 coat. ,
 The boy in question is Mortimer Tracy, son of Senator Tracy. He sits in Professor Condon's room. Tester day morning he was envied by all the other boys as he entered the room, looking fresh and rosy. He wore shirt waist and no coat He appear ed very comfortable, looked very nice and seemed unaffected by the heat. He was the exposure of all eyes. Pro lessor Condons attention was also at tracted He told the young man that he would either have to put on his coat or leave the class room. He did the latter.
 His dismissal was discussed rather freely by his companions. Some of them assert that he had all the rights fin the world to wear a shirt waist, that people appear thus at the theaters and in other places. Others maintain that it Is not very nice for a high school young man to wear a shirt waist with out a coat over it to school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

The last two days have made every one think of Window and Door Screens, and we want to call the at tention of all who need these goods to the line we now have on sale. We have adjustable screens to fit any win dow and at all sorts of prices. Our line of doors is complete and we have not only the regular sizes but also the special sizes.