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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

izcnsnp of the State will stand by
them persistenly.
The following Is the text of the circu-
lar:
1t is doubtless known to you that a.
bill has been introduced i'm the Legis-
lature to abolish the superior court Of
kennebec county. Hon. O. G.. Hall has
been the presiding judge in this court
for the past IL years and began his
third term in April. 1904.
What is the real purpose of this bill ?
Is this court Unnecessary If this court
is abolished, its work. if it has any
must be done by the supreme judicial
court. The superior courts of Cumber-
land and Kcnnebec were established to
relieve the Judges of the supreme jul
diciai court. - ho We're overWOrked
Since the founding of these courts the
volume of business in the courts of the
State has not diminished. but materi-
ally Increased. During the &c years
since the organization of the superior
court of kennebec. more than $4,000 ac-
tiOnS. civil and criminal, have been en-
tered and disposed of i'm this court, an
average of 375 cases per year. About
81 jury trials are conducted each year
and many more trials without jury in
Guiding divorce suits.
Indeed the court business of Kenre-
bee county exceeds that of any other
county in the state. The total entries
in the kennebec superior court during
the last nine years was 1914. In the
Cumberland superior court, during the
same period, the number of entries was
5000, the average per year being 113
more in kennebec than IN Cumberland
Two of the seven terms of the Ken
ncbec superior court are held in Water
Vile and are Of great convenience and
advantage to the bar and the litigants
Of the northern part of the county.
Waterville is growing rapidly and the
amount of civil business done in the
two terms in Wat"rrlle equals that
done at any two terms at Augusta. 1t
It reasonable 20 expect that the sup
RENE judicial court, in addition to
what it is now doing in the county. to
handle in thre" terms a year the VOL
unie Of business which nov occupies
the superior court seven terms? Such a
Proposition is manifestly absurd. This
court is a necessity in Kennebec coun-
ty.
Is economy the purpose Of the bill?
It has been suggest ID that another
judge of the supreme court might be
appointed to care for tha increase of
business that would fall TO the sup
RENE judicial court if the superior court
We're abolished This would mean a
salary Of 5000 per year in place of one
of $500. This Is not econC my.
Whatever the real motive of the bill
this is plain; viz, 1t purposes the re-
nioval of a judge who has made him.
self offensive to law-breakers by the
faithful administration of the approp-
rate penalties to more than 40 liquor
sellers during the past year.
it becomes good citizens to promptly
express their views upon the PROPOSE
ton to abolish Judge Hall by abolishing
his court. Please write to your repre-
sentative or to Senator William NJ
Aver expressing your views before Feb
S.
Yours for good government,
II. n. PRINGLE,
C. E. OWEN,
Associate Secretaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
THE TRUSTEES
OF Waterville Public Library Hold an
Important Meeting.

An adjourned meeting of the truste IS
Of the Waterville Public Library was
held. Saturday evening, in the office of
DR.. Frederick c. Thayer. There was a
good attendance of the members of the
board and several important items Of
business were transacted.
A change was made in the bylaws
in accordance with recent action,
whereby H. d. Bates was elected treas
urer The bylaws provided that the city
treasurer should be the treasurer of
the library fund. but separate organi-
zation has been deemed advisable.
hence the change.
by the action of a recent meeting.
Mrs. NJ. d. Johnson will Continue to Of :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
PENoBsCoT REACHES DOCK
Revenue Gutter Breaks Ice Floe In
Belfast Harbor.

Belfast, Me. Feb. 5.-With the revenue
cutter Woodbury. breaking a channel
through four to six inches Of ice. the
steamer Penobscot was able to reach her
dock here this morning. Captain Curtis
decided not to try to make Bucksport
and Winterport. The freight and pas
sengers for UP river were left here and
will he forwarded by rail.
The Penobscot sailed for Boston, this
afternoon and it was announced that she
would be withdrawn from the route until
the conditions are improved
The eastern Penohscot bay and Castine
harbor are frozen over and closed to naVi-
cation. An ice jam has formed across
the river from Orland river to Fort Point
cove and is hourly increasing in strength
The thermometer is at zero at midnight
conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
"A CONFESSION.
"Sandrock" Committed
Robberies Just for Fun.
Had Read Much Cheap Liter
AZURE to Get Ideas.
Denies Entering House of Gen. McCook
Some of His Exploits.

New York. Feb. 5.-Christopher
Smyth, or "SandrOck." who is locked up
at police headquarters charged with
being the perpetrator of many startling
1oberies in private residences within
the past few weeks, made a confession
to acting inspector O'Brien, of the de-
tective bureau, today, according to a
statement made by the acting inspect
or tonight
Smyth declared that he had not
worked for plumber, but merely for the
enjoyment he got out of the excitement
incident to the robberies. He con-
fessed that he had been interested in
the aploitS of Western bandits and that
he had tried to emulate their example.
The character of "Raffles," he de-
clared, had given him ideas and he had
attempted to follow out his example.
He vowed that it would have been the
easiest thing in the world for the po-
lice to have captured him on various
occasions. but that there had been no
attempt made to follow him after he
had left the house he entered, except in
one instance.
He declared confidentally that in sew
eral instances he could have secured
diamonds and other jewels had he SO
chosen and was sure that he could have
gone to any bank in the city and OBJ
tanned whatever he demanded.
One of the crimes imputed to him,
that of entering the house of Gen. An
son G. McCook, when the general s
young son fred on the burglar, he de-
ClareI he was innocent. OF his deXteri-
ty with weapons he boosted that he
could hit 5O-Cent piece at 80 yards SO
times out of 100.
Smyth denied absolutely that he has
had any confederates and declares that
he has been WORKING alone Besides the
$50 he got from Ernest G. Woerz, he
netted all to one dollar from the at
tendant at the Delta Phi Club and $50
by paWning a watch taken at the same
time.
Smyth told with great gusto of call
ing on the telephone an evening paper
which had offered reward of $1,000 for
his apprehension. He said:
will you pay me the reward if 7 go
down to the oftic4?" asked them. They
wanted to know who | was and | said
I'm PaffieS. Tn the man you want.
Tncy Salu Cfldl thty WOulu pay tHc
money if / went down to the office, but
never went.
Il tclephone1 to Mr.. WOerz that I
was the man that held him up and told
him that he needn't bother going
around trying to identify people who
had been arrested. H isn't caught
told him. and he isn't going to be
caught. You can't get him. But | warn
you that if you don't stop all this pub
licity I'll blow up Your horSc with dF-
ramite I mean what I Jay. Y wIuThoW
tell you that I'm the Han. Good bye
I also telephoncd TO the shipmans, I
felt real bad that III girl had been
made Ill by the fright"
j. L. Solomon, organizer of the social
list Democratic party in New York. sent
n letter to Police Commissioner McAdoo
today. denying that Smyth had eve"
been a lecturer for the PARTY or had
ever been known to have had any af-
filiations with il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Hose l responded 20 a still alarm at
O'Clock, Sunday afternoon, for fire
in a potato car in the Maine Central
yard. The car was one of special
freight train for Portland. The train
was backing up for the caboOse or, as
trainman call it. the buggy" when the
fire was discovered. The car was fitted
with Il stove, as many Of the potato
cars are. and it was from this that the
fire started. A stream was turned on
and the blaze was soon eXtinguished
with but slight damage. The train cut
loose from the car and wa; only slight
ly delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
The Late Isaac Lawrence.

The death of Isaac Lawrence o.
CURED, Saturday morning, at his nome
on the Ridge Road near upper Nam
street. Mr.. Lawrence has been Sc,
riously i'll for several weeks with near
trouble, to which he finally succumpe'
In spite of the discouraging symptoms
lie had rallied of late and. Friday, wa
able to set up for a few hours. NJ
survived by one relative, son. b'I,
Lawrence of this city, who IS We. ,n
known. The funeral will be held a. !.
O'clock this Monday morning. lns
death of Mr.. Lawrence will MAKE ".
fourth on the list of departures w''"'n
the last four months. and wlth"
half a mile of the house OF the w
ceased on this road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
Under the American Flag.

The Lambert Dramatic Clup =
present it's play. "Under the Amef''~ q"
Flag" in the City Opera House NO.
Monday evening. February ..
scenes are laid in the Spanish A"en
can war. and abound with patrio W.,
and stirring military experiences ~
club has produced some good piass ats
the past and is making earnest er, rara
to do the same on this occasion. III.
will also be some very fine specia.' ~
The play is given for the Delieh'
Roulett's Band Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The following are the notices for the
week at the First Baptist church: This
Monday evening the Farther Lights
Circle will give supper followed by
program. Wednesday evening the
Bible study class, in which particular
interest has been aroused, will be held
nthe chapel. The time of the meet
ing will be p. NJ The Women's
prayer meeting viii be held, at 3 P. NJ,
Tuesday, and the regular mid week
prayer meeting, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The Kennebec County Pomona will
meet with the Silver Lake Grange in
China, next Wednesday. The Fifth de-
gree will be worked in full. The ques-
ton which will be brought up for dis
cussion is: 'What General Crop is the
Most Profitable for the Kennebec
County Farmer to Raiser" The ques
ton will be opened by G. A. Yeaton of
China, and one can readily see that it
will be one full of interest as it is one
of vital Importance to all concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

A meeting Of the Christian and Mis-
sionary Alliance will be held in the
Free BAPTIST hall, Main street, at go
and 7.30 O'Clock. this Monday afternoon
and evening. The services will be in
charge of Miss F.. NJ. Patten and Miss
Helen Porter. They will be assisted by
William Tucker of Brockton, Mass. A
cordial invitation is extended to all to
come and enjoy the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

General A. W. Greedy, chief signal
officer, is busily engaged at present in
perfecting his plans for converting the
Omaha (NeD.) barracks into a signal
corps post, where experiments will be
made with airships and dirigible bal
looms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

There were VIC cases fC" the cOnsid-
GRAFTON of Judge Shaw in the Water
Vile municipal court, Saturday morn
ing. The first was just an ordinary
drunk, the culprit pleading guilty and
paying the imposed fine. The other was
larceny case, in which Homer Bragg
Of Winslow plead guilty of the theft
OF watch and chain valued at SO
from Louis f. Weymouth. The respon-
cent was fined SO and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
THREE CHILDREN DROWNED.
Circumstances of the Accident Un-
known-HoIe in Ice Tells the Story.

Lancaster. Pa. Feb. 5.-'Three children
were drowned. today. at Brownstown,
this county. The finding of n hole in the
ice in WengerS' day on the Concstoga
creek led to the discovery of the tragedy.
The victims We're children of George w.
Hoeffner of that place-Edwin, aged II;
Lizzie, aged IL, and John, aged years.
The circumstances of the accident are
not known as there We're no witnesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
SHIPPING SUSPENDED
In Philadelphia Owing to the Frozen
Condition of Waterways.

Philadelphia. Feb 5.-An almost com
plete suspension of the coastwise trade
out of this port has followed the general
freeze up of the harbor. There are a num-
Der of vessels here but none will charter
until there is some proba bility of getting
out of the Delaware river.
More than 80 vessels were held fast in
the ice in the lower bay, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

being asked to contribute the sum of
$l.OO for share in this piano which,
according to the agreement written on
the subscription paper will be the
joint property of the contributors until
such time rs the lodge shall see fit
to purchase the piano of the holders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Epworth League of the
Pleasant street Methodist church will
be held. this Monday evening. The pas
tor Rev. Charles w. BraGIee, will adj
dress the young people, taking as his
subject a trip TO Washington d. c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
MITCHELL WILL INVESTIGATE.
To Look After Interests Of 5000 Strik-
ing Miners in Alabama.

Indianapolis. Feb. 5.-John Mitchell. ma
tional president of the United Mine Work
ers OF America, left, today. for Birming-
ham, Ala. where he will investigate the
grievances of the bituminous miners of
the nth district. who have been out for
some time on a disputed wage scale There
are SOoO miners in the district and the men
nave been out since July
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

DR.. William c. Vile, the noted scien-
fist OF Danbury, Conn.,, who has paid
special attention to leprosy, is in Wash
ington trying to urge the government
to establish a laboratory on the Island
pf Molokai for the study of leprosy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

J. S. Dudly a photographer occupying
rooms at No. 6 Silver street will leave
the city. Monday. to establish himself
in the same business in Yarmouth Ne.
1t is understood that Fiery Vose of this
city will move into the rooms left va
cant by Mr.. Dudly for the purpose of
plying the same business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The members of the Waterville
Lodge of Elks are acumulating piano
fund which they are in hopes will be
soon increased to the price Of the kind
of instrument which they wish to pur-
chase. Each member of the lodge is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The regular monthly business meet
inS/of the Watervile Woman's ssOcia-
tim will he held in the association
rooms, Monday afternoon, at $50. Bus
mess of Importance is to come before
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The members of the Pleasant street
Methodist church will enjoy social
at the home of Mrs. r. Wesley Dunn,
College avenue, Wednesday evening of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The will of T. f. Bondurant Oh an
land, ILL.,. who has just died ieases Of
estate of $500, 900 to various forln r,s,ian
work carried on by the Cnr'' per
church, Five thousand dollars 'a,a ~
year is to be devoted TO '''''
work In Chicago. ----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
He's Had Experience.

Rrown-Short tried to touch HE
SO this morning. . for
Greenland you wouldn't stand ~
it, Ell? oused.
Rrown-No; begged to be A-cuS'N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lapham, who
have been on a short visit to relatives
in this city. returned home to Lewis
ton Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The marriage Intentions of Au-
gustine Kinder and Miss Annie Brown
both Of Waterville, are registered in
the office of the city clerk of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Miss Bessie Schopy. who is in the
employ of Z. 5. Dunn CT this city is
confined to her home in Oakland by 4
severe illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

]. Foster Percival was cut, Saturday,
after an illness Of a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Thomas Sampson returned, Friday,
from Il short business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Notices We're posted, Saturday, for
the drawing. Thursday % this week, of
traverse jurors for the March term Of
the supreme judicial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will
meet, this Monday afternoon at 3
O'clock, at the parsonage, Center street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

T. S. Burns, general agent for the
New York Life Insurance Co. of this
State. was in Waterville, Saturday, Oh
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Mr. and Mrs. Edward X. Leighton of
Thomaston are in the city for stay
Of several months. They are stopping
at the ElmWood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Elmer w. Allen returned, Saturday
evening, from 4 short business trip to
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Miss Anna BOynton passed Sunday
with friends i'm Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Representative Charles F. Johnson
returned from Augusta Saturday after
noon, and passed the Sabbath at his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

John Murray is in Pittstield on a
short visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Quite a contingent of Waterville bas-
ketball enthusiasts attended the games
in Fairfield, Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

George KenniSon was seen on the
Saturday, after being con-
fined to his home by Illness for several
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

BowdOin PenilletOn passed Sunday
with his parents, who are visiting in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

I. A. Jones of South China was in the
city over Sunday, visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06
WATERVILLE.

Hon. W. r. Haines was in Augusta,
Saturday, on business;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-06

Miss Lena LitIipp passed Sunday
with friends in Augusta.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-24

stage The careful character of the sur.
vey of the Government engineers makes
il beyond doubt that the figures of the
Oregon Rar Pilots Association were In
error. The 2l.ioot water Is found only
in small ara, the majority OF the
water being much deeper, Thus vessels
drawing ~ much as - feet can pass
out safcly.-Tclcgram 2Srd. The Port
land press is breeding trouble. delay
and disaster for its shippers by publish
ing such stuir as the foregoing. Better
be honest. as the pilots are, aud not put
yourselves in hole, When YOU have
got some ship in irrcparablc difficulty
by this lying, just remember YOU were
duly warned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-24
Full of Tragic Meaning.

are these lines from ]. Il Simmons, OF
Casey, Ia Think what might have re-
suited from his terrible cough if he had
not taken the medicine about which he
writes: 81 had fearful cough, that dis
turbed M nights rest, tried every.
thing, but rothing would relieve it, until
/ took D. Kine's New Discovery for
C nsumption, Coughs and Colds, which
completely cured me-" Instantly relieves
and permanently cures all throat and
lung diseases; prevents grip and pneu-
monia. At Chas. Rogers druggist; guar.
anteed; SOC and sl.OO. Trial bottle free
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-24

same rights and privileges. Along this
line, the gillnetters argue that any per
maneut fishing gear, maintained by
one man To the detriment aud incon'
venience of another, is contrary Ia the
constitution of the United States.
4 novel case in this connection, and
one on which the gillnctters will make
a test fight, arose last summer when a
gillnetter lost his gear through the al
legged interference of Sand Island
seine. \ gillnetter named William
Christensen was drifting near the Is.
land, when his seine became entanglet
in Stensland's seiues. lie lost its con
trol and il went out over the bar. The
seiners assert that they offered to NJ.
turn the net to is owner, but that he
refused the offer, and returned to town
without his net
The case was tried in the justice court
and Judgment OF Sl+7.50 secured by
the gillnetter. The seiners have since
taken an appeal, and at meeting OF
the Fishermen's Union Saturday night,
it was decided to reimburse Christen'
sen. for at least portion of the cost
of the suit. SO that test case may be
had. The principal defense of Christ
ensen will he that seining insrferes
with gillnetting. and thus deprives the
gillnetter of his constitutional rights.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-24
c. S. EXAMINATION.

The local Civil Service Commission
will hold an examination on November
s for an eligible to fill the position of
trained nurse under the lsthmian Canal
Commission on the lsthmus OF Panama
and on November Il, will hold an eN-
animation for the position Of expert
chemist in the Quartermaster's Depart
ment to fill vacancy at Jeffersonville,
Ind. Anyone desiring further mforma'
ton about these examinations can Sc
cure it from the secretary OF the board,
c. 7. Crosby.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-24

Gillnetters of the lower river have
decided TO take a united stand against
the encroachment on the common fish
ing grounds, by trappers armed with
State licenses and Government per
mits, for the purpose of maintaining
pound nets. For some time gillnetters
have felt that their interests could only
be protected by some kind of united
effort along this line. and at a meet
ing of the Fishermen's Union few
nights ago, the matter was discussed
at length. While no official action has
vet been taken, it is probable that a
lengthy petition will be drawn and
presented to the officers of the States
of Oregon and Washington, and to the
officials of the Federal Engineering De-
partment, setting forth the constitu-
tional rights of the gillnetters, with a
request that they hereafter be re.
spected.
Much trouble has arisen in the last
year, over repeated attempts on the
part of trap locators, to appropriate
grounds common to the use of the gill
meters. While the grounds would in
most instances be ideal locations for
pound nets. it is equally true they are
invaluable for the use of the gillnet
ters.
The trapmen, the gillnetters. declare
have little difficulty in securing licenses
from the State, and in some cases per-
mits from the Federal Engineers. Arm
ed with this authority they do not fear
to trespass upon the favorite grounds
of the gillnetter's drifts. The latter
however base their contention against
these alleged Interpretations, on the
constitutional act which gives all men the