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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
BUSY SESSION OF POLICE COURT.
Several Small Boys Before Court on
Charge of Larceny.

The wheels at the police court were
again set in motion. Friday morning
after an extended period of idleness
and quite Il grist of business Was trans
acted. One drunk was the first before
the court and was given the usual fine
and costs. He gave his name as
Michael Coy from WhitefieId, and said
he purchased his liquor in Augusta.
The other cases were some which
have been under the eye of the police
for several days, but on which nothing
WAS made public, or no action was TAX
en- until Friday morning. 1t was the
rounding up of bunch OF young boys
who have recently been making their
presence felt in several places i'll the
city. For Il time covering perhaps a
month. sums of money have been
missed from the cash draw of the
Bartlett & Dennis Co. at the Srist mill
on Summer street. Until Thursday, all
efforts to ascertain who took it had
been in vain. but on that day man
was put on watch hid In a closet
through the door of which holes had
been bored and saw boy enter the
mill and go TO the drawer, open 1t and
take some money from it. The boy be-
came frightened before he got away
with the money and dropped it. The
matter was reported to City Marshal
Andrews. who arrested Raymond and
Arthur Baker and they were arralgned
before Judge Larrabee, Friday morn
ing. The charge of the larceny OF ~
was preferred against the former and
that OF $3.50 against the latter and both
pleaded guilty and were fined 80 ana
costs, amounting in all to 1913. ihese
fines were settled by their parents.
Another case of youthful wrongdoins
occupied the attention of the court
Friday morning. when there appeared
before the court Phillip tBuO Hatch,
aged 10. Harold J. McCurdy, aged 49,
Manuel j. Peters, aged l., James ii.
Cosgrove, aged II, Frank Z. Doucetse'
aged 10. The charge against them
was the entering of the grocery store
of G. Nj. Day on upper water street
and che larceny from the money drawer
of s30l.
1t appeared that on the night OF Dec.
l6, these boys were in the locality OF the
store. Through a window IN the rear
OF the store which looks out on pas
Sa9eway between the Day store ana the
wooden building which stands next, the
boys made an entrance to the store by
breaking q square of glass. Hatch
and McCurdy were the ones VINO Weh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

The torpedo boat flotiila arrived at Key
West. Friday. after q pleasant run from
Port Eoval, having anchored for Thurs
day night in Hawk channel, Fla.
The Dublin Evening Herald announces
on good authority that King Edward and
Queen Alexandra will visit ireland during
the Punchestewn racing week and attend
the races.
The bill providing s130OOO to defray the
expenses of ltaly's participation in the
votes. approved by the Italian Chamber OF
Deputies, Friday.
The body of Fannie c. Hall, employed
in the home of Station Agent Underhi!i
at Glenham, n. y, was found in well
on his premises. Friday She had been
missing since Monday.
The funeral of Judge Fletcher Ladd,
formerly a justice in the Philippine is
lands who died in Boston, was held at
St. Paurs Episcopal church at I.ancas-
rector of the church, conducted the SER
vices, and members of the New Hamp-
shire bar. including Ex-Governor Chester
r. Jordan, acted as pail bearers Bulia!
was in Lancaster cemetery.
after being out five hours at Dedham.
Mass, the jury in the murder trial of
kinstant Krobeck. Friday night. brought
in verdict Of murder in the second de-
gree as charged in the indictment. The
was tried Tor the Killing OF Fred A. Pc
teTson duling q dlanken row on Kent
street QuincI. or tire morning of March
u last. krc5ocll ella. med that he acted in
seif-defencc.
Two protests were filed, Friday. in the
United States district court at New York
to the discharge in bankruptcy OF Daniel
Leroy Dresser and Charles f. Reiss, who
formerly composed the firm of Dresser
e Co., in behalf of the First National
Bank of Boston, and the Cambridge
Trust Co. of Cambridge, Mass. The pro-
tests charge that the bankrupts, a few
months prior to their petition in bank
r,iptcy, made misleading statement Of
their assets and liabilities. which was
furnished to banks and trust companies
by Wheeler & Jones, note brokers, Bos-
ton. and that the books were so fixed
as to conceal the firms true financial con-
dition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

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into the store and took the money.
With it the gang had a fine time,
went to Augusta and blew it in to their
hearts content, and returned to the city.
some OF the boys of the crowd acct
dentally let drop some words about the
AFFAIR and so it was learned who the
perpetrators We're.
-Four of the boys We're released, as it
was proven that they were only look
erson, but Hatch and McCurdy were
found guilty and sentenced to the Re-
form School at Portland, where they
VIII pass the remainder of4their minor
ity. They We're taken to Portland in
the afternoon, by City Marshal An
dreWS. r.. ..- ,,. ...5 -.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
ADOPTED NEW RATES
And Connecticut Ancient Order Must
II Stand by Them.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 1S.-A de-
.cision denying the request of members
OF Is lodges of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen in Connecticut, for a
special meeting of the Grand Lodge to
srepoal the laws relating to assessments
has been given by Hugh A. keenan, Of
this city. grand master workman. In
the decision it is declared that the
Grand Lodge of Connecticut, having
adopted the new assessment rates, can
not row rescind it's action without the
consent of the Supreme Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
Another False Dreyfus Runor,

Paris, Dec. 1S.-The reports circu-
lated to the effect that War Minister
Andre had announced the restoration
Of Dreyfus to the French army are
manifestly untrue. The case is now
before the special commission of
judges, which has not concluded it's
sessions and has not rendered a de-
cision. The war minister has not made
any announcement on the subject Off
cial or otherwise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
PITTsFIELD.

At the regular meeting of Bethlehem
Chapter, No. Sc, Order of Eastern Star.
the following officers We're elected for the
ensuing year: Worthy matron, Mrs. Sa
rah Woodbury.: worthy patron, Chas. T..
Vckery; associate matron Mrs. Fanny
Cornell; conductress, Mrs. Mae Berdecn;
associate conductress. Mrs. Josie Mat
tnews; secretary. Miss Minnie Carter;
treasurer, Mrs. Julia Smith The install
lation of these officers will occur at the
next regular meeting January T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
sKOWHEGAN.

Charlie Palmer, aged II years, was
brought before Judge Bachelor in mu-
nicipal court, yesterday. on a charge
of truancy. He was sentenced to spend
the remainder of his minority in the
State School for Boys, where Officer
Clifford took him in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
Saturday and SUNDAY Concerts

Saturday and Sunday Concerts.
The program selected for Saturday and
Sunday evenings follows:
Grand March-'Triumph of Fingals
Men, arr Theme
ONelturc-''The Emblem Schlepegreii
Duet-"Larboard Watch" arr. Reeves
Messrs. Blocksdorf and Mullin.
Grand Fantasia from 'Pasquale,''
DoniZetti
Waltzes-- Beautiful Thornhurst on the
Casco,' Thiemr
Seicction-'rhe GceZer,' Strcmber:;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
BELLE HEATH.

Dear Doctor: Il have been Il sufferer
for years. At times it has been so bad
that | have had to leave my work for
weeks. I have spent hundreds and hun
dredsN of dollars on medicines and treat
ment Some Of them seemed to help me
for day or two, but apparently left me
worse than before. 1t was not until a
friend urged me to try TO-NI-TA that |
found anything that would cure the dis
ease completely and permanently.
''TO-NI-TA has cleared the catarrh
right out of my system. After taking
only three-quarters of a bottle I no.
tced a great change, and three bottles en-
tirely cured me. ] never felt so well in
all my life, and it is all owing to TONI
TIA"
BELLE HEATH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
FAIRFIELD.

The funeral of the late F. NJ. Totman
will be held from his late home on the
Island, at y o'clock, noon, Sunday.
Rev. James Fl. Peardon, pastor OF the
Universalist church. will officiate.
Sloan Lodge, No. 80, F. and A. NJ,
will have charge of the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

Herbert L. Stockwell, "a years old,
formerly prominent wooden manu-
facturer and an agent for woolens and
yarns, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the right temple, Friday, at
his home, Windsor street, Worcester,
Mass. A widow and two sons survive
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
II have been cured of catarrh Of the
fieao and Bronchial Tubes by TO-
Ni-TA."-LilIian Mcmahon.

Pittsburg.. Pa, Oct. 49, 1909.
Dear Doctor: For the past six years |
nave suffered from Catarrh of the Head
every change of weather and suffered
from intense headaches. Was under
treatment six months in the year. but
with 30 permanent cure.
A friend asked me to try TO-NI-TA,
and after taking half of the first bottle
! felt better than l had for several years
have now finished my second bottle and
feel perfectly we'll and all trace of catarrh
is gone.
Take pleasure in recommending TO-
NITA. Gratefully yours.
LILLIAN MCMAHON
Hotel DuuueSpo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
NATIONAL HOME.

The funeral of the late VIM. II. Hunt
Iess will be held at the chapel cat :
o'clock this afternoon Chaplain Sawyer
officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

The Sash and Door Manufacturers
Association, representing 26 of the lead
ing sash and door factories throughout
the United State, met in secret session.
Friday, at Chicago, and adjourned
without revealing any of the questions
discussed by the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

During a small fire at Baldwinville,
Mass, Friday night, Albert M. Bow
ker. a prominent resident was knocked
down and killed by a runaway horse
that had become frightened by the fire.
Roy Pratt, the owner of the horse, was
seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

Free distribution Of sample bottles Of
To-ni-ta, today, from the drug, store of
II. i. SAWYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
Local Notice.

Holly and mistletoe also carnations,
ViCiets and roses for Xmas at the
Kennebec greenhouses, 80 Pleasant St.
Telephone call 1873. Dec19d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

Miss Ella Munro went to Portland
Friday, for a visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
FAIRFIELD, 80; WATERVILLE, 4.
Viaitors Not in Same Glass;. n. s.
Beats Locals, to 6.

The Fairfield basketball team won, Fri
day evening, from the Waterville local
team by score of g to 4. The Water
vile boys We're not in the class with the
home team, but a good, clean game was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
Bryan to Visit St. PETERSBURG.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-Wm. J.
Bryan win arrive here, Sunday. He
hopes to have an audience of the Gear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

1t is we'll to consider the great offer the
American Clothing Co. have made the
public. If You want to make presents of
underwear. furnishings or clothing why
not save money even if it is Christmas
time? Only a step to see what the saw
ing really is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
The Hospital SUNDAY EVENING Concert


pital at O'Clock Sunday evening, viii
he as follows
Come Thou Almighty King Wesley
ehngng and Resting" Carpenter
HAPPY Rest. Simpkins
Whom Having Not Seen Ye Love-"
Selected
Jesus Is Waiting, Dungcl.
Solo,
Miss Noble.
"Oh BE Ready w. A O.
Come to- Me- p, a,fes. &. Iulp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

FAIRFIELD. WATERVILrE.
', Mes S,ei,, IF s'..-....-...... y, Il BRYANT
K. Smith, Observation-Disclosures. c. TihbettS
y loOt, 70 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II. warren
-tien ID II, LIBBY
Score--Fairfield. 70; Waterville. A.
Goals from the f1oor-Waterville. /: Fair
field, 16. Goals from fouls-Waterville. ,:
Fairfield. >. Referee. Cole. Umpire. VIII
liams Time, 20 and 15zmmute periods.
The F. II. s. team also played a game
with the local team here ard the F. H. s.
won by a score of Z to 6. There was about
$50 present to witness the games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

Frederick s. Smith & Cos beautiful
store is such popular resort, but little
need be said to remind the public OF
something they are so familiar with.
Most ladies now know more than the
scribe about the wonderful display of
Holiday goods and bargains in this great
Emporium
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

In your Christmas wanderings after
something. YOU may not know what,
have in mind kindly remembrance OF
the new drug store of II. 3. Sawyer.
The adj says: You are sure To find just
the present you are looking; for. Our
goods are all new and our prices are
new TO the people OF Gardiner because
they are just as low before Christmas as
after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
Remember the Going out of the Cloth
ing business sale of j. Canter & Co.

Have you planted your guess on that
watch hanging in front of Royals" new
!ewelry Store? Here is q fine chance for
killing the two birds with one stone"
BUY your presents and possibly receive
as a prize the SIS watch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

Preble & Neene. The shoppers who are
Keen in their search for bargains and
just the presents that will please some
friend, or child. must in no case. over
look or forget the stock in this NAM
moth building. What do You think OF a
stock extensive enough to cover all this
door space? Here You will find such Il
variety of fancy chairs and rockers,
couches, ladies' desks. carpets, rugs,
stoves. lamps and presents beside the
innumerable novelties in china, glass, &c,
&c Call before you buy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
BELLE HEATH.
1904 Folsom Street.
San Francisco. Cal Semi s ioAa

hoatl rand emle
n n how
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

George yes the scribe can almost see
George E. Langille's smiling face as he
takes the pencil to say a few words that
may assist in attracting the attention of
the living stream of Christmas shoppers
:almost sure to be on the streets today
The New York Bargain Store" does not
et.ure a great deal to be said for no
doubt the business that somehow drifts
naturally where they find such varied
stock of Holiday goods and popular prices
will be all the proprietor and pleasant
clerks can take care of. Suppose you call
and see if this Is not so. .,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

What can be said regarding the grand
display at "Beanes Corner drug store?'
Surely a glance at the tremendous dis
play of pcrfumery. celluloid goods in ali
their glory of rich, gorgeous. as well as
delicate and lovely coloringS make pic
ture to be remembered. as it is one CT
the many wonders that are constantly
reminding us of the age in which we live.
move and have our being. Let us be glad
and rejoice this Christmas season if we
can be on the streetlto behold the beat
tiful displays prepared for us. This
Beane's Corner drug store seems to
stand out into the intersection of the
streets farther than ever at this time.
and it must be on account of the crowd
ing of the fancy goods to the front, inside
the store. II it was possible no doubt Il
canopy would be improvised and pro-
iect over the sidewalk and be Lied with
novelties tC attract the multitude and
admonish them that this is the" corner
where their wives, their sisters, their
aunts. and their cousins would prefer that
their presents be bought. Chocolates
must be considered when You make
Christmas presents and don't forget this
is also the great chocolate corner
Here it is that Apollo reisns in all its
richness and purity. Other grades good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19
DOCTORS KNOW TO NI-TA!.

nj nohhg
OIL e re
y JUS gd on "'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-19

Dear Doctor: Il am a reader and elo- /,
cutionist, and naturally have to use my
voice great deal. Am obliged to be out
in all kinds of weather and the night air
affected my throat. My lungs pained me.
L coughed day and night; my ears would
ring like the changing of bells; my eyes
We're weak and had to wear glasses. /
was all run down physically and mentally
and lost flesh. s'7r tl... t.--,s
Il tried many remedies with no bene.,
fit. Several doctors who treated me said
/ had an aggravated case of catarrh4 OF
the throat and bronchial tubes.
"A doctor in st. Louis prescribed TO-
Mia. l improved from the first dose
and after taking four bottles am COM
rletely cured; my throat and lungs are
well and sound, and my voice is stronger
than ever T tt.%t
II am very grateful. and take great
pleasure in recommending TO-NI-TA to
all my friends
MARY MOORE. Carrollton. ILL.,, Sept.
q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-10
BIG REGATTA CUPS.
Georgetown Will Try to Capture the
Stewards Trophy.

All arrangements for the American Asso-
citation regatta, to be held on the Schuyl-
kill river. at Philadelphia, July 2, are
rapidly being completed. The association
has had five handsome cups made as prizes
for winners of races Of the first class. The
Farragut cup for single SOULS. Schuylkill
cup for double SOULS, Puritan cup for four
cared shells, the Franklin cup for school
eight-oared shells and the Stewards cup
for first eight-oared shells. These cups are
held by the trustees of the association, to
whom satisfactory bonds must be given by
the winners. In all races suitable trophies
will be presented to the club represented by
winning scullers and oarsmen, and the in
dividual prizes will be pewter mugs on
which will be the shield of the association.
There will be two classes in the regatta.
The cups are offered only to winners of the
first class. There are no special prizes for
the winners in the second class. For this
reason the stewards expect the frst-class
events to fill well even II the winning crew
Is not eligible to enter the regatta as crew
next or following years.
Several colleges will send crews to the
regatta. Eight-oared crews will be sent
by Yale. Pennsylvania, Harvard. Columbia
and Georgetown. Cornell will enter a four.
Among other crews that will enter are the
Argonauts of Toronto.
The list of events for the Americans
regatta are as follows: In the first class,
single and double SOULS, paired-oared
shells. centipedes four Dared shells and
eight-oared shells. In the second class,
single SOULS, four-oared gigs and eight
cared shells. The eight-oared race for
school crews Is separate event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-10
MANY BASE BALL LEAGUES.
They Employ More Than Two Thou.
sand Professional PLAYERS.

Professional base ball players are this sea-
son as numerous as and much better than
tips on the races. There are nov So, en-
teen important professional league. and
probably ten times as many of the smaller
semi-professional and amateur organiza-
tons.
The seventeen referred to are the Ameri-
can League. National League. American
Association. Southern League, Western
League. Eastern League. New York State
League. New England League, California
League. Pacific Northwestern Association.
Three-I League. Cotton State League, Tex
as League. Central League. Kentucky-Ten-
nessee League Connecticut State League
and Virginia-North Carolina League
These leagues average eight clubs each
which means that 1856 aggregations rally
at the call of the umpire's play baIII''
Many Of the clubs carry from 10 to 20 play
ers on the payroll. Others use only IL to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-10
GUNToN AGAIN WINS.
Once More Ties Temple for Lead in
Church League.

Gunton Temple continued it's winning
stride in the Church Base Ball League yes
terday afternoon by downing the Calvary
Baptist team by the score of IL to 4.
Russell. who was so successful in the
box against Wesley, striking out eighteen
men, essayed to deceive the Grays, but the
Gunton sluggers took kindly to his tor
tuous shoots and fattened their batting
averages to the extent of eighteen safe
drives.
No race for championship honors. base
ball or otherwise. could be closer than
that between Gunton Temple and Temple
Baptist, the formers victory yesterday
tying 1t for the fourth time with the RED
Birds Of Temple. The relations between
the players comprising the two teams are
Of the friendliest nature. but there Is an
intense feeling Of rivalry and the contest
of the "Grays'' and Red Birds" for SUI
premacy promises to be one of the closest
and most spirited ever. witnessed in local
base bali circles.
For the first time during the church Sc
ries the game was marred by wrangles with
the umpire. Such actions should cease at
once, and the board of directors Is to be
congratulated upon its prompt action in
holding a meeting after the game and dis
qualifying one of the players. Daniels
felded his position well. capturing Wit
tens fly after hard run. and Simpson, at
third, carried off the fielding honors for
Calvary. Harry Green made his first ap-
everything that came around the initial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-10
Standing of Church League Clubs.
PLAYED A TIE.
Big Crowd Saw Columbus and Marines
Struggle Without Result.

Before a gathering Of about one thou
sand spectators yesterday afternoon the
base ball teams Of the Columbia Athletic
Club and the United States Marine Corps
engaged in a hard-fought contest on tho
formers grounds. 18th and D streets north
east, the game ending in tie. The battery
work OF both teams was excellent. +. Sy-
manoski went in the box for Columbia, but
was replaced by Walker after he had given
two bases on balls. hit a man and a two
base hit in the first inning. M. Bradley did
good work with the stick. getting two SIN
giles and twO-base hit In the eighth In
Ming with the score to 5 in favor Of the
Marines. Manager Sterne sent Klotzbach
in to bat for F. Symanoski. who drove the
sphere to center for a good hit. scoring
Rabb and tying the score In the last In
ming the Marines claimed Klotzbach would
have to take Symanoski's position but the
umpire decided otherwise. and the game
was resumed. Neither side scored in tho
ninth inning. and the umpire called the
game on account Of darkness. The game
ended with the score to 6. The lineup
and ScOro follows.