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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh Elected to US. Senate
Vote: Burleigf, 9l=Gardner 82=Thomps0n
Shoe Men Say "Pure Shoe Law
Parcel Post and Tariff Hurt.

all-leather footwear is passed. Manu-
facturers who perfect a process by
means of which other material than
leather can be used in shoes, the com
mittee reported, ought to be rewarded
by the government and not penalized.
Edgar =. Reed of Rochester, first
vice president, said he had not made
up his mind whether the parcel post
was "A movement working to the real
benefit of the average citizen or spec
ial legislation to make the government
serve as distributor of merchandise
for mail order houses" Mr.. Reed
thought the parcel post would tend to
operate against the small retailers.
There are 2a5.0oa wage earners en-
ploycd by tile manufacturers, accord
ing to President ilanan and they re-
ceive $l2000o001 4 year. NinetH-seven
per cent Of the ont put is sold in the
United States.
A. s Kreider Of AWHILE. Pa. was
elected president; Herbert Z. Gleason,
this city. streasurer. and Sol Vile,
Rochester. y. T., secretary. The next
cohN ehtion will he held, Jan. IA, 1914,
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Rep. farrar in Seat, but
Declared From Voting.
Members and Spectators Fol-
low Vote With Tense interest.
Exciting Session In House...AbIe
Argument by Rep. Smith.

Greeted by one of the most stirrius
evations ever accorded any man in
Maine legislative halls, escorted by
Bertram L. Smith of Patten, who had
made such a gallant fight in his be-
half. and by the Hon. William T.
Haines, Governor of the State, came
the Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh. United
States Senator elect, Wednesday. to
make a statement before the Joint
convention.
The exact majority needed, 81
votes, had, but moment before, de-
opposition of some of the Progress
sives, led by Alton c. Wheeler OF
South Paris, and the Democrats, who
had entrusted their fortunes to Ell
mer f. Newbert of Augusta and John
Clark Scates of Westbrook.
Obadiah Gardner of Rockland, the
Democratic candidate, received a to-
tai of 80 votes, being the Democratic
representation, lacking one, Arthur w
Stanley of Cumberland voting for f.
M. Thompson of Augusta. Mr.. Thomp-
son, the Progressive candidate, also
received the votes of Alton C. Wheel
er of South Paris, James Mathieson
of Rangeley Ernest B. Sanderson of
Greene. Otis M. Richardson of Can
ton, William A. Stuart of East Liver
more and William A. Cochran of Edge
comb.
With the exception of William E.
Wise of Gulferd, who is i'll in Bos-
ton hospital every member Of the
Legislature was in his seat when the
names were called by the secretary of
the Senate William E. Lawry.
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
$40, 1000 Fire in
Sullivan Block
At Bangor, Me-

Bangor Me, Jan. l5.-Fire, this
forenoon, originating in the Sullivan
block at the corner of Exchange and
Washington streets and penetrating TO
some extent to three wooden build
ings adjoining, caused a property loss
of some $4,000. There was not a
great deal of damage by flames but
tons of water were poured into the
buildings and equipment and stocks
of goods We're badly damaged. The
owners of the buildings We're the Sui
livan estate and the Charles Stetson
estate. The origin of the fire is UNI
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16

New York, Jan. 15.-Dark days are
ahead for the boot and shoe industry
in the United States in the opinion of
members of the National Boot and
Shoe Manufacturers Association. in
annual convention here. The parcel
post. the proposed reduction Of the
tariff and the agitation for Pure
Shoe Laws" the manufacturers say
are responsible for the outlook.
There can he only one result from
lowering the tariff on Shoes" declared
John +. llaran, president Of the asso,
citation, in an address sent here from
Colombo. 1T would mean such a re-
adjustment OF wages as must produce
industrial conflict if not stagnation in
he trade Under the present tariff
rates the foreign shoe is gradually bat
ufefy invading our market and il
will not be long when ii viii do so un-
der circumstances of great disadvan
tagc Of ting American manufacturer.
y committee appointed 10 look into
the agitation for . Pure Shoe Law
reported that the present high cost Of
manufacturing shoes vii certainly go
ligher if the federal bill calling for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE shifting
character of Mexican rebel activities
again was demonstrated, today, when
ii became necessary to dispatch the
cruiser Denver from San Diago. Cal,
TO Acapulco, on the southern Pacific
coast of the Republic where American
lives are in momentary. danger be-
cause of a threatened rebel attack on
that city
Following representations of the
Madero government that the revolu
ton soon would be put down, came
reassuring reports from the Mexican
states along the American frontier,
but hope of early pacification of the
Republic gave way as it became ap
parent that the federal forces We're
inadequate TO cope with the rebels in
the central and southern districts, who
have carried on their operations even
in the very face of the seat of gov
eminent
Alarmed by reports from Consul
Edwards, state department officials.
today, realized that strong measures
We're necessary and so called upon the
navy to dispatch a warship to Aca-
pulco.
Officials here. now hope for
change in the fortunes in the Mexf-
can federal government through the
contamination of the 100000 pesos
bond issue for the authorization OF
which the Mexican Congress has pass
ed a bill. 1t is apparent that only
with enough money to purchase mu-
nitions of war in quantities sufficient
fully to equip the federal forces, can
the hydra headed rebellion be stamp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Crusade Against
Chicago Crooks.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Officials at detective
headquarters are preparing for a crusade
against crooks with a known police rec
ord. which is expected to result in 10000
arrests on vagrancy warrants. Detec-
tives We're ordered to prepare, today,
lists of all thieves known to them, from
the high class" bank sneak to the ordi-
nary doormat thief
Not only the names but the general
habits and "hang-out' of the thieves are
te be included in the lists.
An idea of how many names may be
handed in may be gained from the fact
that one pair of detectives, last night
prepared a list of $50 thieves known to
them. Allowing for Implications it is ex-
pected that the 100 detectives at the bu-
reau will furnish at least 100 names EACH
Warrants will be placed in the hands
of the detectives with instructions to have
the crooks looked up within As hours IT
possible
The move was decided upon because OF
the crime wave which has swept over
the city, during the last few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Cruiser Denver Sent to Mexico
To Protect American Interests.

ed out of the length and breadth OF
the long troubled republic.
The cruiser Denver was ordered from
san Diego, Cal. to Acapulco, Mexico
where a desperate situation is reported
with Americans. in danger She will sail
tomorrow, and should arrive at the Mex
lean port in about four days. Commano-
er Washington has about 80 tackies
aboard and about a company of marines.
The last report from Acapulco salt
Radillo's men were operating In the
country about there and that refugees
from every direction were pouring into
the town, which is one of the most inn
portant Mexican ports on the Pacific.
Depredations and atrocities by the APP
preaching rebel band were reported.
Americans and other foreigners will be
taken aboard the Denver when she
reaches there if they so desire. The
Denver is the nearest ship to the danger
line
Although the number of Americans in
the city of Acapulco proper is not large
there are many in the surrounding coun
try engaged in ranching and mining.
Grave fears were entertained for then
safety py state department oHlcldlS' az
soon as it was learned that refugees from
the outlying country Were seeking safety
in Acapulco. The rebels also control
Casas Grandes, where they have forced
the suspension of operations on the rail
road.
Reports to the state department. today
We're more optimistic concerning condi-
ton along the border in sonora and Chi
huahua, but the situation is said to he
bad in San Luis Polos, some 1900 miles
north of Mexico City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW.

Washington, Jan. 15.-North New
England. Rain, south, rain or snow
north portion, THURSDAY and FRIDAY ;
moderate to brisk southwest winds
East New York and South New Eng
land: Rain, THURSDAY ana propdpS
Friday: warmer, Thursday; moderate
to brisk southwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Fire at Millin0cket Destroys
Sl5O,OOO Worth of Property.

their attention to saving surrounding
property, which appeared to be out of
danger at late hour, On the first
floor of the block in addition to the
Banks store were those of Daniel Hijel
and John Riley tailor, and the
second floor was occupied by the Off
ces of DIR. J. 5. Stevens and Fred E.
Doyle, an attorney together with
Doyle's nome.
The Masonic hall, one of the best in
this part of the State, was on the third
floor None of The occupants saved
their belongings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16

Mhlinoeket, Me-, Jan. 15.-Fire.
which started in the establishment of
F. H. Banks, plumber and painter, to-
night, destroyed the Maekessery block,
a three-story building in the heart of
the business section of this town, and
the loss is estimated at $4,000 The
fire was discovered, at $50, and had
gained such headway that 10 hydrant
streams failed TO check Il.
As soon as it was realized that the
block was doomed, tie firemen turned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
FREEDOM.

George North is having a severe attack
of neuralgia in. his head. His substitute,
Mr., Douglass, is serving his route for
him.
The new principal, Mr.. Mitchell. is
rooming at the Bellows House. but will
90 10 keeping house on the arrival of his
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
HOLD CAUCUS.
Democrats Vote to Con-
tinue Their Program.
Try, Thursday, 10 Unseat Two
Republicans Of House.
senator Morey Offers Advice. Pro-
gressives Are Represented.

The House Democrats Of The 18th
Legislature met in .semi-elose" eau
ems in The Senate chamber at the State
House, Wednesday night. 10 discuss
he question Of mseating the Republic
eans who have lately held commits
sions as fourth class Rostmasters. Eli
ner Z. Newbert WAS chairman.
The Senate Democrats and the
members of the newly organized Third
9arty" We're invited TO attend and
many Of the senators did so, The Pro-
.ressIves were not present in a body
5ut were represented by Otis NJ. Rich
Irdson of Canton.
The caucus is reported TO have voted
unanimously that the Democrats con-
tinue their fight against reconsidera-
ion of the vote which disqualified
William Farrar of Ripley Succeeding
here, they will make an effort to UNI
seat Representatives. Horace Mitch
II OF Kittery and Otis H. Taylor of
Topsfeld James Mathieson Of Range
ley, a Progressive, may be included in
the list but his case will await the
result eff the attempt concerning the
others.
The fight will come up in TIE House,
THURSDAY, as unfinished business.
Morey's Proposition.
Senator .Morey of Androscoggin was
present and spoke in support of the
proposed action. In response to ques-
ton by Mr.. Richardson. regarding the
course TO be followed should it prove
To be fact that the designations OF
Nessrs. Mitchell and Taylor as post
masters had been accepted, Senator
Morey is reported 10 have given ms
opinion that the fight in this quarter
should be dropped, and, further, that
reconsideration Of the vote unseatlng
Mr. Farrar be indefinitely postponed
IF POSSIBLE
Mr. richardson was said. by
prominent Democrat. after the caucus
to have provoked tie sensation Oh the
.yening" with an attack upon Ernest
= Bowler of Bethel. the member VINO
refused to disregard the obligation Q,
the primary and who has announced
himself as believing that II constitutes
an honorable contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Cannot Tell Result Of The
Concentration Of Money.
After Certain Point, Should Be
Under Government Control.
Committee Votes TO Send puIo and
Untermeyer to See Rockefeller.

Washington, Jan. Ia IN Il hypo-
thetica question put 10 George w,
Perkins Samuel Untermxer, counsel
for the Money Trust committee, to-
day, outlined from the records Of the
committee a Concentration Of money
and credits s2ts4seda WHETHER Mr..
Perkins considered II "a menace and
peril III the prosparit ~ tho country"
s4uestion " as GENERALLY accepted
MI Lnter11ay erss toneepuon or the
xfve ,so-ealled None Trust Of which
t531nIniitee IL III search.
ii Perkins. after declaring that
q 8HHrv reminded him of the conun-
fi3 HI xxl1F IN asnaouse when it SPINS"
&4lklkl III HAT he could not say wheth-
q ~ roinf ontlined in the ques-
36ceitratioh was "A peril In
1<HHositioh on economies Mr.
W to6k the position that after
3 Il IS Id dspro crossed to GER
4< q 6I3oGif be subject to gov
r9zlil8fidB Bui lie would not
III zftyp1tA etical question cate
6Ss6 Nearing. theNcommit-
<he heated executive SEES
2Rfned 20 have Chairman
l3Q = Z "a ntsognsel Intermyer visit
|fk Teller ana take his tes-
H| s},sn pnio aoposed the seheme
7<71} avail. s resoiufiorf instruct
~ "a .la4ll Il AEnay yer to
IS n,alse.sa rran aeu,ests Tor. the stamina
tlsn uas f,assea with bur 6 single vote
INSTRUMENTATION mar Of chairman Puio
lsr,as ssasar,,inasion of the committee
&5s,owed ihe testimony of Or. c. Rich
mrason who. after examining Mr.
s. TsoclxefelIer told tire committee, today
thar despite his Illness, the oil mag
aate could su brnit toa e3rief examina
<5if without Immediate serious re-
4 Z xuitss No plans were made, today,
ss 4 sis ma manner or place OF examining
l 12< rnekefeller.
||xsS il{}I hi Iaemont and I'll. r. DaV-
MI firm of D. r Morgan and
7Iine. president of the First
HANK az New York, and
Baker, Jrr who were on
III Ee8t Il today We're excused
4 IS vs'46k. fhe committee, To-
o. l. - &fj<F 5Ffu examine Jacob ii. Semi
IA <{i M Eeob e Cos New York.
1k. mr. {JNtermye hspptheficai Mon
q z6y IruEtz question came AFTER mr.
Perkins J1ad recommended punllelty
as a cure for financial evils, the moor
poratiOn Of the New 4 0rk STOCK f-A-
Change under IA federal chartef' q d
closer responsibility among BANK uiE
rectors and the according or repre-
sentation ON the directorate TO minof
ity of stockholders in corpor tons. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Able Argument of
Rep. Betram L. Smith

The speech of Hon. Bertram l..
Smith of Patten, in the House of Rep
resentatives, Wednesday, places him in
the very front rank of the mastery
debaters of the 10Th Legislature. IT
also revealed his standing as one Of
the able lawyers of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
Boston Forecast.

Roston. Jan. 15.-Foreeast for Boston
and vicinity: Thursday unsettled win
occasional rains and warmer; tfldaS'
probably fair moderate southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16

Iatten, WHOSE AddreSS, W edneSday, m
the House Was One of the Most Mas
terly Ever Heard There.
The proposition under discussion was
the attempt to unseat Representative
Farrar of West Ripley on the ground
that he was postmaster, and there
fore ineligible to sit as a member OF
the House. Mr.. Smiths speech. and
his eIucidation of the constitutional
provision involved was model Of
clearness, and cogent and unanswer-
able logic. While replete with humor
and spiced with satire it was at the
same time closely reasoned throughout
ard carried conviction at every step.
Tho full text of Representative
Srcith,s address will be found In thu
stenographic report on another page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16
1904

OUTPUT now $4,000 weekly. BY far the
largest selling brand of 10c. cigars in the
world. Factory, Manchester. n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-16

Many London women now boldly
smoke in public.
The Detroit times., 1913-09-25
CHASING BALL, Lad
KILLED BY TRAIN
After High Fly Gordon Perry
Runs Across Tracks As To-
ledo Flyer Thunders BY

While playing ball with several
youths, Gordon Perry. IL years Old
ran across the Lake Shore tracks II
Ford, directly In the path Of the To.
ledo flyer. He was struck and almost
instantly killed.
The Labadie scno6 In Ford had Just
been dismissed for the day and the
street was filled with children. Young
Perry and several companions were
playing Catch" and when the ball
went over his head the boy turned
and started to race for II. His com
panions saw the onrushing train and
shouted, but he failed to hear Their
warnings and ran to his death In full
view OF nearly 80 school children.
Gordon's aunt. who came to the door
with pailful of doughnuts which she
intended to distribute among the chill
dren. saw the lad turn and stand d.
rectly In front of the train as hs
waited for the ball to drop.
The boys body was taken to the
home Of his aunt and later removed
to that of his parents at SO Goddard
I'd. Justice San Souci took charge OF
the body and will hold an inquest
No one on the train appeared to no
tice the lads death.
The Detroit times., 1913-09-25
CONVICT PROVES
EQUAL
in WAR OF WITS
John McKenna, Testifying for
Defense In Burglary Insurance
Case, Nettles Selling
THEFT FROM TAILOR
SMALL, HE INSISTS
Fidelity Company Resists Pay.
ment Of $4,000 Claimed for
Goods Witness Stole

John McKenna. convicted burglar,
who was brought from Jackson prison
70 testify In the circuit court In Q suit
10 recover burlary insurance for q
job committed by him, proved to
Dc q good match In Wits for the law
yers who questioned him. The suit IL
that OF Joseph Stariffok, q ladies'
tailor. against the Fidelity & Deposit
Co.. for $1,000. which the insurance
company refused to pay following q
concession made by McKenna at the
time Of bis conviction for another
crime.
In his cross-examinati ton by Attor-
ney B. B. Selling. Wednesday morn
Ing. 4cKenna showed 90 much famiI-
iarity with criminal law that his
Questioner appeared nettled.
DO you mean to say that before
committing crime you looked up the
law to see what might be your punish
ment for itr" demanded the lawyer.
mo. not exactly that" answered
the witness, but I am familiar with
the laws Of the state in q general
way"
Much Of the time In the completion
Of the convict's testimony, Wednes-
day, was spent In bringing out the
proposition of the police officers when
he made his confession that they
would endeavor to see that he should
serve only the minimum time for
which he would be sentenced.
The witness stood firmly by his as
sertion that he took only q few small
articles from the StarikofY store. in
stead of more than $4,000 worth of
suits and goods as claimed by the
proprietor.
Why" he said after leaving the
stand, "Starikon came to the jail,
when was arrested 10 days later,
for the other burglary, and told the
attendants that he wanted to see me
on important business. They told
him he would have to wait till tho
regular visiting time. and he never
came back"
McKenna was sent to prison for
robbing Hunter & Hunters store two
days after entering the Starikon es-
adjustment.
The attempts Of Attorney Selling,
Tuesday afternoon, to catch McKen-
ma in q contradiction or to confuse
him were unsuccessful. He informed
the attorney when the latter implied
that the witness had been actuated
In making his confession by the hope
Of a pardon. that in his case he was
not eligible to q parole. being . third.
termer.
The present case 10 being tried IN
Judge Hosmer's court and much use
is being made Of q blackboard on
which a plan of the Starikoff store 10
drawn. On this is pointed out to the
Jury just how the robbery Is alleged
to have been committed.
Police officers who inspected the
premises after the crime followed NC
Kenna on the stand. Their testimony
agreed in most instances with NC
Kenna's story.
The Detroit times., 1913-09-25
UNION LABOR
TO PUNISH
Mine OWNERS
Threatens Hostile Legislation
Because Of Operators Refusal
To Settle Strike
TONNAGE TAX LAW
is PART OF SCHEME
Proposed That Measures Be Put
Through By Means Of the
Initiative

Union labor men are planning to
use the right to secure legislation by
means Of the initiative to punish mine
owners In the copper country who re-
fuse to make concessions to striking
employees, or submit the questions In
dispute to arbitration.
A plan was formed during the meet.
ing Of the state Federation Of Labor
In Kalamazoo week ago, but be-
cause the men behind the scheme
were not quite sure of their ground
until late In the meeting It was not
made public. The Detroit Federation
Of Labor holds q regular meeting
Wednesday night. and the leaders
will probably discuss the plan.
r. r. Ingram ID credited with orig.
mating the idea Of passing, by the
initiative. q law taxing the mine
owners on q tonnage basis for their
orc output and also taxing them for
unlmproved mine property. He pro
posed To T. l. Dalton. attorney, that
he take the matter before the labor
men. but there was no opportunity
during the state meeting. DR.. Dalton
will diseuss It with labor leaders dur
Ing the next few days.
400 uAAAO VWA0lo nave UOo0I0O
that labor men canno' reach them
through the legislature" said Mr.
Dalton, Wednesday, and several men
have suggested that II the legislature
will not act against the wishes of the
mine owners and force some sort Of q
settlemen Of the strike, the people
Of the state, led by organized labor
can do It by using the initiative.
IT tonnage tax law and q tax on
unimproved mine property we're pro
posed by the initiative the people OF
the state would support the proposi.
ton.
Not only laboring men, but most
OF the farmers and q great many other
citizens would be glad to take steps
to bring the mine owners to terms.
The proper sort Of tax laws would do
1t and the idea u rapidly spreading
among the labor leaders. Nothing can
stop the movement after 1t 10 once
The Detroit times., 1913-09-25
FACTORIES WANT TWO
TRACKS TO ALTER-ROAI

Aid. Schultz presented petition
to the council. Tuesday night, signed
by II east side manufacturing con.
Germs, asking that the proposed extern
sion Of the Sherman line consist Of .
double track to Alder-rd. A blue
print, accompany the petition. shows
that this route would provide q more
equitable division of the territory ly-
ing between Jefferson and Mack
ayes.
Here IL q list Of the concerns and
the number of men employed by each
at the present time: Continental Mo-
tor Co., 1900: Anderson Forge &
Machine Co.. 200: Hudson Motor Car
Co.. 1000: Chalmers Motor Co, 5000;
r. M. Sibley Lumber Co., 40: Fairview
Coal & Supply Co., so; ]. & +. Hur.
ley, 20: City Lumber Co.. 60; L. N.
Beaker, IL; Metal Products Co., $50:
Welded Steel Barrel corporation, so;
Bower Roller Bearing Co., 200; STAN
dard Lumber Co, 10; Motor Foundry
Co., $50; Crosse Pointe Lumber Co.,
so; Losier Motor Co., 500; Michigan
Electric Welding Co., Is.
Aid. Schultx and Dingeman. the Sew
enteenth ward representatives, both
opposed the compromise agreement
and voted against It, because 1t did
not provide for what they believe IL
IN adequate extension of the Sherman
line out Kercheval-ave.