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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
On Bodies Of StsinheiI
and Madame japy
At Paris Proves There Was
No Struggle With SIayers.
Assasslns Are Believed to Have
Been ofesslonaI Crooks.

Paris. June 2.-In spite of the asser-
| lions of the police that the strangling
to death of Adolphe Stefnheil and Ma
dame Japy. his mother-fn- lAw. in
Steinheils studio last Sunday morn
ing. belongs to the category of vulgar
crimes. many of the Partisan newspa-
pers are pandering to the French love
Of romantic sensationafism By pers1st-
ing in their intimations that the crime
is shrOuded in deep mystery.
They emphasize the conduct of the
man servant Cou1llaud in not descend
ing from his quarters at the top OF the
house when he heard unfamiliar sounds
below him and the failure to discover
the footprints of the assassins outside
the house, although the ground was
soft from recent rains.
The absence Of any evidence of q
struggle. the strange postures in which
the bodies were found. Madame Stein
heirs slight injuries. and her retrac-
ton Of the statement that she recog-
nized one of the murderers as a model
who had worked for her husband. to-
gether with Chief of Detectives Ham,
ards sudden reticence concerning tho
result Of the examination and invests
that sensational developments are pos
sible.
The autopses on the bodies were
held today after which the examining
magistrate announced that the death
Of the victims was due to strangula-
ton.
The autopsies proved that there had
been no struggle, as the bodies were
devoid of marks of violence except
where the cords had been drawn
around their necks. This fact en-
phasizes the belief that the assassins
were professional criminals. There
were no evidences of the use Of chloro-
form or any other anaesthetic.
A nurse in the employ of Nine.
Steinheil made the statement today
that while her mistress was asleep last
night she was seized with horrible
nightmare, in which she had vision
of the crime. She awoke shriekinE:
"Assassins. assassins, unhand me!
you hurt me, have PITY"
1t was announced at late hour this
afternoon that the police were hot on
a clue and that an arrest was immi-
nent. The man arrested Saturday night
has been released.
The police have secured what is be-
lieved to be the most promising clue so
far in the Steinheil murder case. A
barber of Menilmontant. one of the
lowest quarters in Paris, had given
the information that two men with full
boards and long hair. the color Of the
hair of one of the men being red, came
into his shop Monday morning and had
their boards shaved and their hair
cropped, completely changing their APP
pearance.
The barber declared that the men
looked like models and that his atten-
| ton was first attracted by their pecu
| liar behavior. He came to the 'conclu-
sion that they We're criminals recently
| released from prison and later. when
he saw the description of the murder
ers in the papers, his suspicious were
aroused and he communicated with the
police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
JAMES n. ROBBINS.
a Well.known Biddeford Man, De
spondent, Commits SUICIDE

Riddeford, Me, June flames H.
Robbins, we'll known throughout west
ern Maine. committed suicide late to-
day by cutting his throat. after an un-
successful attempt to drown himsell
IN a reservoir He had been despond-
ent over money matters.
Robbins was the owner Of large
truck farm and was a candidate FOL
notice commissioner of Biddeford, ant
for the nomination for sheriff thi!
wear He was a member Of the Coco
Templars, Grand Army. Biddefor'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03

Anastas Steffanau, the Albanian
convicted in the superior court in Saco
in 1906 on the charge of killing An
astas Costa fellow cOuntryman In
the Laconia mill yard and SEN
fenced TO serve eight years In the State
prison at Thomaston, died at that in
stitution Saturday night. Chief of Po-
lice Harmon was notified and he has
communicated with a brother-in-law
of the dead man at Sanford to see
what he wants to do in regard to TAX
ing charge of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
Gov. Guild At
The State House

Boston. June For the first time
Since his long illness, Gov. Curtis
nulld Jr., was at his office in the
state House today. His coming had
not been made known and his arrival
was somewhat of surprise. He was
very cordially greeted by state officials
and others. The Governor looked re-
Markably we'll and showed but little
fatigue after the journey from his Ma
hallt summer home He will not resume
MS duties. however. until after the
legislature adjournS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
PLANkS FOR REPUB-
L|CAN PLATFORM.
Ground on Tariff, Trusts, Cur.
rency, |njunctions and Sherman Law
---0ther Policies Will Be Retained.

rotary Nockels of the Chicago FEEDER
alton of Labor
Mr.. Nockels in addressing the Cen
trail Labor Union of this city last night
stated that at the meeting Of the I'LL
nois State Federation in Springfield
on June IA, John Mitchell, the retired
president of the United Mine Workers,
would tell the delegates whether he
would be willing to accept nomina-
ton for governor of that state. He
predicted that in the event of Mr..
Mitchell's acceptance, he would be
elected governor Of Illinois on the labor
ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
Those Present.

The following is nearly complete
list of those in attendance at the con-
vention and the places where they are
being entertained:
Mrs. Julia Abbott and daughter WIN
ME. Dexter, Mrs. Henry Dole, Main
street.
Misses Averill. Dover, John w.
Springall. Church street.
Rev Miss Angel. Freeport, Mrs. A
M Morse. Maple street.
]. H. Barrows, Bethel. f. j. Sturte-
want, Beach street.
Mrs. F. E. Bacon, Portland, Mrs
Banks, Rockland, Allen Merrlirs
Spring street.
Mrs. F. N. Calderwood. Portland, w
s. Twombley, Free street.
Rev. and Mrs E. II. Chaplin of Rock
land, Mrs. Calvin Fassett.
Rev. A. g. Colson, North Arson, MRS
Russell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
Snow and Freezing
In New Brunswick.

Moncton, n B.. June 2.-Snowfalls
in the northern portion of the province
and the mercury lowering around
freezing point in this vicinity have
marked the opening of the summer
month Of June in New Brunswick
Passengers arriving from Completion
today report that at that place last
night there was a slight snow fall. At
Newcastle the station platform was
covered with frost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
Bangor Theological Examination.

Bangor. Me, June Public oral ex-
aminations were held today as a part
VI the graduation exercises at the con-
uasion of the 92d year of the Bangor
theological Seminary. President Beach
assisted in the examinations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
THE WEATHER,
FAIR.

Washington. June Forecast for
New England: Fair Wednesday,;
Thursday fair, warmer in north por-
ton. light to fresh north winds be-
coming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
A PROMINENT PART
In Coming Campaign Will Be Taken
BY Labor, Nockels Says.

Washington. juno 2.-organized
labor and the trade unionists of ILL.,
nois particularly, will play conspicu-
Gus part in politics during the ap-
preaching campaign. according to a
statement made here last night by Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
WATT & BOND
BL BLACKSTONE
CIGARS

Our total Cain in sales fer tte pas& t,ao vears
on our cigars far exceeds any previous record. bse
an increase Of 4,9eo, 500 cigars This akewy ~
appreciation by the public Of what We 1tan6 RI. Z
namely, Quality. Our cigars are mown 10 Be re41
the largest and best equipped facney Ia New Enesl
land. - =
EAITT BOND, Inc, un'Prs, 81 Endleoli ST. le1tous
mss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03

League. He was So years of age. When
he was 16 years old he enlisted as a
drummer boy in Co. X. 18th Maine
Regiment and served in the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03
Boston Forecast.

Boston. June "Wednesday fair:
Thursday increasing cloudiness prob
ably continued fair rising temperature,
variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03

The oldest Roman Catholic college ir
the Unitedt States is Georgetown Col
lege, Georgetown, Z, c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-03

Continued on Page Two.)
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
BROUGHT HERE
Youths Supposed 10 Bave Enter
ed Houses Ia This City.

Daniel Mccarthy and Frank Null
vey We're brought to this city to-day
from Hartford by Detective John
Kennaugh and are held at the station
on suspicion of being implicated in
some of the recent robberies in Wa
terbury. They have been in the tolls
of the Hartford police the past week
and were tried there this morning
for breaking into the residence of a
man named Allen. There was very
little evidence against the accused, so
they were discharged. They were
Immediately re-arrested and brought
to Waterbury. Ray Estey, whose
home on Central avenue was entered
few weeks ago, called at the de-
tectives' Office this afternoon but
could not identify any of the goods
found in the possession of the young
men. In fact the fellows had very
few valuables. They had some old
confederate money. A five dollar
note, a two dollar note, dollar note,
and notes of smaller denomination
issued way back in the sixties. The
rest of their "cleanings' were few
odds and ends which would be sold
for a song
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
The Connecticut Mutual.

Elsewhere IN this issue will be
found the sixty-second annual state
ment of the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Co of Hartford. Many
people i'm this community, who are
policy holders, will take a lively in
terest in this statement. which must
be gratifying TO them. At the same
time all the people OF the state have
a right to e proud Of the history Of
this hoE corporation Jacob
l.. Greene sCOod at the head Of the
Connecticut Mutual for almost thir-
~ years. his administration ending
with his death in 1906. Under the
administration Of President John NJ
Taylor the sound essentials Of the
past are being adhered TO. while a
progressive policy is keeping the
company in the forefront Of the best
life insuring organizations Of the
land
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
FRATERNAL AND S0CIkL.
Coming Events Of Interest to Many
Waterbury People.

Galipeaus orchestra will give a
reception and dance this evening at
City hall.
st Cecilia's Singing society will
give a sociable and dance this even
ing at st Cecilia's hall on Jefferson
street
All arrangements are now COM
plete for the first annual reception
and dance of the Laurel Social club,
which will be held at Leavenworth
hall on Friday evening.
A number Of the members of the
knights of Columbus of this city
went to Naugatuck last evening and
witnessed the joint installation of
the officers Of the Daughters of Isa-
bella and of Ojeda council, K. of c..
The regular meeting of Mulcahy
council, X. of c., was held last even
ing at Knights of Columbus hall
Routine business was transacted
after which the members took part
in the card games. The games last
evening, however, were not counted
in the tournament standing.
There is no doubt that the leap
year party which is to be given in
City hall Friday evening is to be the
most important social event of the
season. Invitations have been sent
to a large number of young men,
friends of the members, and they
will doubtless all be accepted. The
ladies tickets still may be procured
from the committee in the rooms in
st Patrick's building each evening
1t is gratifying to the committee to
find the tickets taken so quickly. 1t
is the first social the association has
given this winter and no efforts will
be spared to make it pleasant at
fair. The committee at the rooms
this evening consists of Mrs c. A.
Jackson, Miss Mary Lawlor and Miss
Elizabeth Quinn.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
WAS BIG SUCCESS.
Grievc, Bissct & Holland Clerks En-
tertained Many Friends.

The employees of Grieve, Bisset e
Hollands store made their debut as
dance givers last evening and it was
an immense success. The reception
was held in Music hall,
and for real enjoyment it was
the best ever, in the opinion of not
only the clerks but many of their
friends who were fortunate to be
present The hall was decorated
with crepe paper, the red and white
colors predominating, and several
American flags. Considerable bunt-
ing had also 5een used to add to the
effect, while the numerous potted
plants and ferns made the little hall
almost unacceptable. Let it not
be forgotten that the clerks, it is
said the girls were enthusiastic about
1t, had taken care to arrange delight
full cosey corners which were well
patronized during the evening. There
were eighteen numbers on the dance
programme, but this did not suffice,
so a few extras were added One
of the waltzes was by moonlight.
Thanks to William Shepherd, the
window trimmer, real moon shon9
in the hall while the waltz was being
played. BY an electrical appliance
the moon beamed from one corner
of the hall, making an effect that
was indeed pretty. Several encores
had to be played for the waltz. The
members of the firm as well as
few travelling men were on hand and
apparently derived much pleasure
from the event. Music was furnished
by Chaputs orchestra, and during
the evening refreshments were
served. The serving was done while
the dancers were ''intermishing.
The forty couples present last even
ing are hoping that a return date
will be played soon. The committee
that arranged the dance was COM
posed of Miss Mary Fox, Miss Nellie
Shell, Miss Emily Bannatyne, Miss
Laura MCGUIRE. Lewis Smith and
Cornelius Reitman.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
SIDEWALK MAKING
City Ceiling Excellent Work al a
Small Outlay.

LET well enough alone appears to
be the view everybody takes OF the
proposition to introduce new plan OF
handling sidewalks in Waterbury. 1t
seems to be generally believed that
Mr. Mccarthy, who has charge of the
job, understands his business, and as
he is giving excellent satisfaction, 1t
might be well to have him go ahead
in his own way instead of putting III
Il big plant which Mr. Mccarthy
wouldn't know any more about than
anybody else. So far, the work has
been done well at very low figure,
and while this is so, it might not be
wise to make a change. II the city
can get good walk at less cost than
somebody else would do it, Mr. Nc
Carthy should be kept right on with
his own plant, and by this means the
people will get $500 worth of side
walks instead of having that amount
invested in nice mixer, which OF
course is all right, but probably Wa
terbury may not be prepared to use
it at this time Besides that, the
working people of this town will get
all the labor there is in it, and this is
something that shouldn't be overlook
ed. Another thing that should be put
up to Mr. Mccarthy. He is said to be
able to build better road for S1.5O
a yard than the city can get from any
outside concern for $3.50. If this
be so, some scheme should be devised
to have him do all he can get of it
and trust to luck about the risk Of be-
ing hailed into court for neglecting to
comply with the charter, which COM
pels the city to proceed along lines
which costs the taxpayers almost two
prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
THE POLICE COURT.
Men Who Forged Check Given Thirty
DAYS in Jail.

The Jail was the portion of those
who were before the city court to-
day. 0rone Tedesco and Salvatore
Ciacco We're charged with theft of a
check for $25.93, the property of
Fred J. Brown, sent him by the Noera
Manufacturing company. Their story
was that they found an envelope
frozen to the ground somewhere on
North Main street, they did not
know the place, and that in trying to
take it up they tore it open. The en-
velope had not passed through the
post Office and was evidently lost on
the way there. They took the check
to Herzenberg's clothing store, 1921
Bank street, and there, 1t seems, they
ascertained ii was of value. Some
one told them to endorse 1t on the
back and the amount of money it re-
presented could be obtained at the
bank. Herzenberg went with them
to some bank 20 see IL 1t was any
good and was told it was. They then
returned to the clothing store, Tedes-
co wishing to buy a suit of clothes so
that he could cash the check. Word
was then sent Mr. Brown and the ar
rest of the young men followed soon
after. Both were committed to Jail
for thirty days.
Carlo Marine was charged with
theft of sixteen pounds of brass
worth So. Two men testified they
saw Marine take two chunks of brass
from 1.-THE shears" where il had been
cut, put them inside his shirt and
later place them in his clothes locker.
All of which Marine dramatically
denied IN gestures and impassioned
Italian. He was also committed for
thirty days.
Breach of the peace was the charge
against William J. Garthwaite OF
Perkins avenue. Waterville. Mrs
Garthwaite testified that her hus-
band has been drinking and threat
ening to brain her with an axe. He
smashed a window i'm the house yes
terday and she thought 1t safe to get
out of his way. She stayed nights
with neighbors and yesterday morn
ing her husband broke loose with his
axe and attacked the door OF the
house where she had found shelter
the night before. He also put the
children, three Of them. out doors
and he only indifferently supported
his family. Garthwaite's story was
that his wife entertains men, whom
he forbade the house. He showed a
ring. which he said he found after
one man. He has particular Objec-
ton TO the men Of the house where
his wife sought refuge the other
night. He admitted being drinking
and that he could not find his axe.
Mrs Garthwaite was recalled to the
stand and stated that the men whom
her husband referred to. he invited TO
the house to play games. domin0es
and such like. and that one Of her
children Is seven years old and the
other four. Nobody believed Garth
waite's story and he was sent down
the road for thirty DAYS
Last evening a lot Of boys named
Frank Johnson. Prank Bryan. George
Smith. Harry Burgess Edmund Wick
ers and John Byrnes brsse into the
polo rink They we're charged with
injury to private property but their
rasas we're nolled-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
COLLECT FROM CITY
For Filing Reports Of Births
and Deaths.

Some doctors receive several dol
lars during the year just from filing
birth and death certificates at the
town clerks office. MidwiVes and
physicians are paid rs cents for each
certificate. The ones who received
fees the past year and the amount
they collected follow:
M. E. Allen $2.75, e. F. Ashley
soc, H. G. Anderson $10.25, w. L..
Barber $3.50, A. Bedford $3.50, j..
M. Benedict $40, J. E. Brennan
$525, c. H. Brown $16.25, r. M.
Bull Csc, J. N. Bellemaire 81, j. H.
Callbreath $375, H. A.. Cameron
1915, G. Capuano $4.25, F. E. Cas-
tie Sc, c. r. Conkey $1.75' M. L..
Cooley $34, Isabel Cowan $3.50, A.
A. Crane $3.50, A. Criscuolo $19.75,
DR. Carroll 25c, A. d. David $17.75,
J. DeLigouri $14, |. DeLuise $31.25,
D. B. Deming $3.50, j. H. Dillon
$15.25, M. ]. Donahue $3.50, P. j..
Dryer $14.25, Charles Engelke
$1,000, G.. A. Faber 81, J. e. Farrell
$1,000, ]. D. Frenzy soc, c. w. S.
Frost $3.50, ]. ]. Galley $50.75, J.
l. Gancher 1915, E. w. Goodenough
$12, w. A. Goodrich $1,000, j. A.
Grady $6.75, F. G. Graves $32.75,
G. Grossi $1.75, E. P. Gregory Csc,
C. A. Hamilton 81, ]. F. Hayes $50,
W. F. HinckIey SIPS, J. S. Holroyd
S6.25, H. e. Hoyt csc, H. E. Hun
gerford 81, DR. Hackett 25c, A. v.
Kelley 1925, Thomas J. Kilmartin
$3.50, 7. J. Lally $3.50, G. A. Leon
ard $2.25, R. Lopez $17.25, A. Lus-
comb 1925, N. A. Ludington 25c,
DR. Lemard 81, f. K. Loveland csc,
D. J. Maloney 50 25, 7. j. McLarney
$3.50, j. J. McLinden $40, C, A.
Monagan $10.75, J. l.. Moriarty
$3.50, R. A. Mueller 81, c. E. Mum
ger Csc, S. B. Mum 75c, j. j. Mar
tin soc, E. w. Mcdonald $3.50, A.
E. May Csc, A. F. Mcdonald soc, j..
S. Martin 25c, P. T. O'Connor $2.25,
B. A. O'Hara s21.50, N. A. Pomeroy
$6.75, T. E. Parker $7.25, DR. Paren-
to $10.25, DR. Philippe IS, G. O.
Robbins So, C. w. Russell 1918,
Mrs P. Roeth Use, w. A. Kelley soc,
E. l.. Smith IS, E. C. Spencer soc,
A. G. Swenson SOC, l.. T. Thibault
$26, DR. Thurber 25c, G. Terranone
Csc, A. d. Varriell 81, B. Wirthkus-
kie $1,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
CANINE COPS MAKE ARRESTS
Police Dogs Capture Four Men During
Their First Real Test.

Their First Real Test.
New York. Jan. 29.-The new police
dogs were given a tryout in the Park
Vile police precinct, and their worn
was satisfactory I'm every way. The
main trouble seemed TO be that the
policemen who held them I'm leash
were unable to restrain them when the
dogs wished TO get away.
-Four Of the dOgs-NOgi. DOna, Jim
and Max-made four arrests. Lady.
the fifth dog. was unable 10 go. She
had to stay ut home and take care Of
seven young candidates for the police
force. who have just arrived.
Max made an arrest all by himself
and had his man on the way 10 the
station when met by n policeman. He
had run away from Patrolman Muir
ply, and half an hour later when
search was being made for him he
came along Ocean parkway. preceded
by James Owen. who lives at COney
Island. Owen. who was rather tOughly
dressed and carried "A package. said
the dog tripped him. and when he
tried 10 get up and 60 On his way Max
clawed at him Max was muzzled. a.
were the other dogs. DOns held ny
two men who were standing under a
tree.
At Foster avenue and Avenue G. Jim
held M a special policeman in a gray
uniform who was coming out Of =
vacant house
N0zi caught n man with a bundle
and held him until Patroiman Nichol
son arrived.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-29
Notice to Contractors.
Brook Channel.

Sealed proposals for the construc-
ton of a masonry channel 40 feet
long for Great Brook at its crossing
of Liberty street extension will be
received by the Board of Public
Works until s p m. February IL,
1908, at which time the bids will be
publicly opened and read.
Each proposal must be accom-
panied by a certified check for two
hundred and fifty dollars ts250,
payable to the order of the Comp
troller of the city of Waterbury,
such check to be returned unless for
feited under the condition stipulated
in the proposal
A bond in such sum and with such
sureties as may be approved by the
Comptroller. will be required for the
faithful performance of the contract.
Plans, specifications and form of
contract can be seen and proposal
blanks obtained by intending bidders
applying in person at the Office of
the City Engineer, Leavenworth
street.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids, or to accept
any bid. should the Board deem it to
be for the interests of the city so to
do.
BY order of the Board of Public
Works.
r. A. CAIRNS. c. E.
City Engineer.
January %, 1908. 1918