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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
Rep. Ben johnson of Ken
lucky and Lawyer J. R. Shields
Get into a Good Fist Fight.

on the cheek, sent him to the floor.
The lawyer struck his chin on a chair
on the way down, but was up in an
instant, retaliating with a blow that
started the blood from a cut over
Johnson's right cheek bone. The men
exchanged blows freely for a moment;
then Shields clinched, and was pound
ing away on the congressman's head
when Sam Eskew and Fred Allen,
clerks of the committee, interfered and
drew Johnson away. In the meantime
Rep Winslow of Worcester, Mass,
threw his arms around Shields and
pulled him out into the hall.
AS johnson started for the door to
his private office, crying that he would
kill the lawyer, the spectators stamp
eded to the corridors. A few minutes
later when the Kentuekian with a
towel in one hand, appeared at the
committee room he found only an
empty committee room.
"The affair is ended, as far as 1 am
concerned" Rep. Johnson said later.
II have been in the game too long to
keep on when a fights over. I always
make it a practice to take a licking
or give a DCkiDS W1lliout eoiiiliioht'
got in two good ticks before Allen PIN
toned my arms. There was nothing
for me to do but hit him when he said
I told o. falsehood."
Shields said: 1T acted in self-de-
fence Johnson struck me when l was
not looking. The whole thing occurred
without the slightest warning or foun-
dation. I had hardly finished the sem
tence concerning the Measurements
when Johnson, at whom l was not
looking, struck me full force in the
jaw"
Later in the day the subcommittee
called e. dozen crossing policemen,
who testified that during the last Con-
gress they had contracted to pay
Shields certain sums in event he de-
voted his efforts to securing the pass
age of a bill increasing their pay and
giving them annual leave. Under the
contract, they said, the men who had
their pay increased from SIS TO 500
a month, were to pay Shields $40 a
month for the first year after the bill
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
FACED A FOREIGN FLAG.
A British Seaman's Prank That En-
ragged the Brazilians.

The harbor of Rio de Janeiro is one
of the wonders of the world, You
enter a narrow strait guarded by "a
towering conical mountain and discov-
er glorious inland sea surrounded
on every side by abrupt and precipi-
tous mountains, many Of them with
the most fanstastic outlines. / should
imagine. says the Hon. Stephen Cole
ridge in Memories that all the fleets
of the world might anchor there in
safety.
The asounded and indignant Brazil
ians awoke one morning to find an
alien bunting flying over their territory.
from it's most conspicuous eminerce.'
Protests were lodged with the English
minister, who, with the utmost polite
ness, arologized for the thoughtless
escapade of some entirely unknown
persons and gravely told the Brazil
ian government that Of course he
would have no possible objection to
the prompt removal Of the flag and
pole. The emperor, however, could
find no subject in all his wide empire
who would volunteer to make the as
cent to the summit of the mountain,
which the people of Rio de ,Janeiro
considered unscalable.
In this embarrassing dilemma the
Brazilian government determined to
knock over the staff by shooting at
it. The Brazilian fleet was ordered
to shoot the offending pole off the
top Of the mountain. Either, they
could not train their guns to the re-
quired angle Of elevation or the tar
get was too narrow for a successful
shot, At any rate, the English flag
flying over the proud Brazilian city
remained, Drawing the battle and the
breeze, till it .rotted away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Washington, Jan. 20.-A brisk fist
fight between Rep. Ben johnson OF
Kentucky and John r, Shields, a
Washington lawyer. broke up meet
ing today in the House District COM
mittee room and threatened to turn
into a tragedy. Committee clerks sep
arated the men after both had landed
telling blows; then Rep. Johnson, with
blood streaming down his face, broke
away and dashed into his private Of
flee, shouting:
LET me get my pistol; I'll kill him. "
Some one closed the door and held 1T
and before the enraged congressman
re-appeared, Shields had been hustled
away, leaving his coat and hat be-
hind, and committeeman and spectators
had made a hasty retreat, some or
them taking refuge behind the great
marble columns of the corridors until
they were satisfied there was to be no
shooting. Tonight the incident appar-
emily was closed. Rep. Johnson said
he had been in the game too long to
keep on when a fights over" and
Shields issued a statement declaring
that he had acted in self-defence and
indicated that he did not expect any
aftermath.
The trouble started while sub
committee of the district committee of
which Rep. Johnson is chairman, was
hearing Rep. Kahn of California argue
for bill to allow washington cross
ing policemen to ride free on trolley
cars when in uniforms. Mr.. Shields
was present to support the bill
Representative Johnson, entering the
room Just as Rep. Kahn concluded, de-
clared that he had learned that Shields
had collected fee of $4,000 or $4,000
from crossing policemen for lobby
activities in connection with bill
increasing the policemen's salaries,
passed by the last Congress. Chairman
Crosser of the subcommittee saw
trouble impending and announced a
recess.
ST want to be heard" insisted
Shields. Il want an opportunity here to
reply to these unfounded charges. They
are utterly false
With a bound Rep. Johnson round
ed the table and, striking Shields full
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
Headed by Captain Aaron Houghton

Headed by Captain Aaron Houghton
Yeaton of Colby college, septet
Of old basketball stars will play off a
short schedule during the remainder
of the season under the label Of THE
Waterville Independents. The team
has been recruiting some old timers
during the past week OF SO with short
periods Of practice In the Coburn gym.
Thursday evening they will appear at
Clinton to face the Clinton town team
and the following evening they will vie
for honors with the M. c. l. team at
Pittsfeld. The members of the team,
including the last named two who are
alternates, are: Captain Yeaton, Nut
ting, Barker, LaSeur, Williams. Deas-
ey and Ramsdell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21


county Jail on charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons. and Mike Kovieh was
sentenced to Is days. Matt Kukka,
charged, with assault and battery, was
sentenced to go days. These men were
arrested during strike disturbances last
month in the vicinity of the mines. Dep
uty sheriffs sought in vain today for
three men who brought a package con-
tanning illuminate caps and fuses into the
copper district last night. The explosives
were left on seat on a train.
The special grand jury investigating
strike disorders in Houghton county
heard witnesses today in regard to the
killing of Deputy Sheriff Richard Pol
lock, supposedly by strikers, while on
his way to Isle Royale mine Oct. 9Th
last. .3s-5== szaz-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
Holds New Haven Up as an
Argument for Govt Ownership.

A report of Commissioner Prouty OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission
on the New Haven and Hartford, he
declared, showed THAT $324,o00,0o0
that did not represent anything had
been loaded upon the backs Of the
people"
These things, he said, had made the
people of the country willing to dis
cuss government ownership.
Il believe,,' the senator added, '"that
the profits of such deals are to be
found in the bank accounts, of the
same people who have sought to plum
der Alaska. Bank robbers are more
to be. respected than these railway
plunderers, for it takes courage to rob
a bank 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
Hudson bay fisheries are to be, thor

Hudson bay fisheries are to be thor
oughly investigated from CONNER
cial standpoint by the Canadian gov
eminent, as 1t Is expected that with
the opening of the Hudson Bay rail-
way a large fishing industry will be
developed. The number OF steamers
entering Hudson bay this year from
the Atlantic has been the largest on
record, including two which brought
cargoes Of pitch pine all the way from
Mobile, Ala, for use at the railway
terminal under construction at Port
Nelson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Washington, Jan. 20.-What has
happened to the stockholders of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
system was held up to the Senate to-
day by Senator Kenyon of Iowa as
an argument for government owner
ship of railroads. The senator was
speaking in support Of the Alaskan
railway bill. E ~ es54s
'Is it any consolation to the widows
and orphans holding New York, New
Haven & Hartford stock, who are
told that the dividend has been passed,
TO know that $4,000 of that company's
funds went as a donation to the Re-
publican National campaign fund? y he
asked. 4aS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
BANK HEARING ADJoURNs.
Two Suggestions Concerning Location
Of Reserve Institutions.

Chicago, Jan. 20-The hearing on the
location of the federal reserve banks ad-
journed here today. Two suggestions
were heard by Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo and Secretary of Agriculture
Houston. These concerned what terri
tory should be embraced in the Chicago
district and, if regional bank were to
be located at the twin cities. whether
Minneapolis or St!2Paul should have it.
The secretaries will open hearings to-
morrow in st. Louis.
Outlining of the Chicago district will
take much study, it appeared from the
differing ideas of its extent submitted
by local bankers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Danger signals at grade crossings
being installed by one of the eastern
railroads are expected to prove to be
very effective. AS soon as train
comes within a mile Of the crossing
the signal shows red light and a
gong that can be heard five hundred
yards away begins to ring. Both warn
ings continue to act until the train
has passed, when the gong ceases and
the red light changes to white. Should
the wires become deranged, or should
anything happen to the mechanism,
the signal on the disk flashes danger
and remains there until repairs are
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Commuters on the Boston &c Maine
Railroad using the North Station, Bos-
ton, service from which has been Grip
pied for a week as the result of a fire,
may have their tickets extended be-
yond the usual limits or redeemed Of
ficials of the road announced Tuesday.
The service has been so irregular that
the company decided 1t would be un-
fair to commuters to hold them to the
strict provisions of their tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
s22,5OO REQUEST TO
BRIDGTON ACADEMY
FROM Elk GOV. CLEAVES

Boston, Jan. 2o.-Announcement that
s22, 500 has been left to Bridgton Academy
at East Bridgton, Me-, by the will of for
mer Governor Henry B. Cleaves of Maine
was made tonight by Chester c. futile,
principal of the Academy, at the annual
dinner of the Massachusetts Alumni AS
ISOLATION. John Wentworth of Boston
was elected president of the organiza-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

insufficient evidence to convince
Judge Matthew that he was owner
of the two suit cases full of pint bot
ties of whiskey, the half barrel of ale.
and a barrel containing ale. found in
a search and seizure made by City
Marshal Baxter and Officers Conner
and Maheu, on his property at II
Moore street, resulted Tuesday morn
ing in the discharge of Alfred Poulin,
who was brought into court on the
charge of the possession OF liquor for
illegal purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
SPORTING NOTES.

President Baker of the Philadelphia
National League Club announced Tues
day at Philadelphia that Outfielder
Sherwood Magee had signed his con-
tract for the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 81 1914

the banquet this evening Ralph j
Patterson will offer a paper on Ten
tative Plans for Church Progress" and
Hon. Horace Purinton. will have a
short address to stimulate interest in
the Feb. I, "Go-to-Church-Da The
annual election of officers will also
be part of the business Of the eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

For the first time for the year 1914
the Churchman'S Federation will meet
at $50 p. M. Wednesday at the Meth
odist church for the regular monthly
banquet. The banquets have always
been the means of bringing rs to 100
of the business men of the city to-
gether to discuss and hear plans for
the moral betterment of the city. After
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

DR.. Frederick A. Hamilton, former
president of Tufts College. was notified
Tuesday Of his appointment as director
general of the United Typothetae and
Franklin Clubs OF America. The object
of the organization is to teach the
printing trade. Schools have been es-
tablished at Chicago, AtlJnta, Indian
apolis and in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Conflicting dates have made neces-
sary the setting back of the second
anniversary banquet of the Waterville
fire department to Wednesday evening,
Feb 4. Invitations will not be issued
this year as previously, but tickets will
be sold by the board Of engineers and
the other members Of the fire de-
partment. The banquet will begin at
7 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Oak Grove Seminary's feminine bas
ketball sextet will entertain and later
oppose in a game next Friday at Oak
Grove, the fair basket tossers from
Coburn Classical Institute. The To-
cal girls have had very successful
season so far, and will go to Oak
Grove confident of adding another
victory to their list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Joseph Giguerre, Jr.. the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Giguerre Of Summer
street. died Tuesday morning, after
being born but few hours. Inter-
ment was made In the vault at Pine
Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

In the Senior Sunday School Athletic
Basketball League schedule the Bap-
fist A is slated for a match with the
Methodist and the Junior League
teams of the Baptist and Methodist
are scheduled for games Wednesday
evening in the Coburn gymnasium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Father Cory. pastor Of the Notre
Dame church, has returned from a
three-weeks visit passed with friends
and relatives in st. Paul, Chicago and
St Louis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
Lavin.ky outpoint. Heating.

Bridgeport, CT, Jan. 20.-Battling Lee
whisky of Philadelphia easily outpointed
Jack Heating of New York in 10 tame
rounds here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Joseph, the four-year- son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Lachance of lower
Water street, died Tuesday afternoon
from pneumonia. Funeral services will
be held Thursday afternoon at the
Church of the Notre Dame
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
AT n. z. D. M. d w. GU
Eastern ............-.....' 10 go
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The aggregate of live stock at Brigh-
ton, Watertown and the local slaughter
houses, - oooo .
This week: Cattle 2290; sheep 9S03;
calves 1852; hogs 22,7S5. a -oo.
Last week: Cattle 2s36; sheep lo,fos;
calves 1885; hogs 30.932
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle S03; sheep 40; calves 1872; hogs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Mr. and Mrs E. H. Holt Of Madi-
son were in Waterville Tuesday while
visiting at the home of Mrs. Hollis
mother, Mrs. Frank Smiley, Winslow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Miss Lillian Averill will leave
Wednesday morning for a two-weeks'
vacation at the home of her sister
in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Regular meeting of the Pythian Sis
ters Wednesday evening. Those who
desire tickets for the public installa-
ton are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
FOR CONCEALED WEAPONS.
Copper Miners Sentenced 80 Days
Each at Houohton.

Houghton, Mich, Jan. 2o.-John Stanko.
John JerkoyIch and Emery 10th, strik-
ing copper miners. were sentenced today
10 serve 30 days each In the Keweenaw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
Con corning
Fur Prices

Noting the reduction In
prices of furs along about this
time Of year makes US think
that there must be consider
able margin of profit some
where in the fur business for
somebody at some time"
We read this item in an edi-
torial OF a daily paper and we
do not wonder that this COM
ment is often made. FL
1t is too bad that some stores
of supposedly high standing
still continue to juggle. and
fake prices on furs. Recently,
a young lady brought a set OF
furs to us to learn their value.
The furs came from one of the
largest Boston stores and were
priced at $4,000, said to be re-
duced from $4,000. A fair price
for this set before being re7
duced would be $500. This
needs no comment. Effort is
being made to have such taking
in prices prohibited by law and
let us hope the effort succeeds.
Possibly you may be Interest,"
ed to know about the policy OF
this store in regard to fur
prices. ir
In January or February we
reduce the prices. How much?
From 10 per cent. 10 20 per cent.
on good saleable furs and on
unsaleable furs we cut the
prices until they sell. This We
consider a legitimate and rea-
sonable method.
This amount of reduction Is
worth while for those who can
to wait for the mark-downs--
and 1t is not an injustice to
those who purchase early be-
caurs they have had the pick
of the best furs and several
weeks or months wear and this
is surely worth from 10 per
cent. to 20 per cent. on any fur
purchase. This seems to us to
be the fair and reasonable poll
icy.
How does it seem to you?
-
II you want honest values IN
furs we have them and more
over we will guarantee them 70
the extent that We viii make
good any purchase not found to
be entirely as represented and
satisfactory to the wearer.
Just now we have on sale a
large consignment of furs from
one of our wholesale houses.
They are of good styles and the
prices are low enough to make
it interesting to you If YOU
need furs for this season or
next.
ris --=flls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Theodore svfgue of this city and
Mary Clukey of Skowhegan have filed
atheir intentions OF marriage at the
office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Miss Antoinette Grondin has returned
from a lengthy visit with friends and
relatives in Quebec and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

8 Thomas Holmes, one of Waterville's
horsemen, has gone to Lewiston for
short time. /" -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
WATERvlLLE.

Nat Barrows left Tuesday for few
days stay in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

More than one-half Of the money de-
rived from England's income tax is
collected from Londoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

New York state has 1895, $50 persons
employed in factories. OF these 6s2,-
796 work in New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
NOTICE.

To whom 1t may concern: ] hereby
warn and forbid any and all persons 70
trust or give credit on my account or IN
my name, without first having my Wit
ten order therefor, to any one, especiaiiy
to my wife, c. VERNETTH HARRIS.
JOHN LOGAN HARRIS.
ian2O-26-31 stsa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21

Brighton and WATERFOWL Live Stock
Markets.
Especially Reported for the Kennebee
JournaL)
Stock Yards, Jan. 20, 1914
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-21
HORSE MARKET.

Boston, Jan. 20.-While the extreme
ly cold wave kept the local buyers
away from the sales this week, there
was a good trade from the country
for lots of heavy horses, specially
needed for the lumber camps, as con-
ditions are now excellent for the haul
ing out of the lumber which has been
held back by the soft weather, so that
now extra horses are needed to rush
work. There were some good sales Of
seconds in coed condition from short
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-07
WEAKENING DEMOCRATIC FORTIFICATIONs.

THE ALMOST solid column of Democratic Congressman
elected in New Jersey broken three places during
that brief period through Deaths nstrumenay and the
third by the quiet efforts of member of the House
of REPRESENTATIVES landing longerm hghSaaed federal
Office for himself thus automatically eeasing TO be Con-
gresham.
The place Sixth district vacated when Lewis j. nartn
died has been filled the election of Archibald T. Hart also
Democrat April there will be held special election IN the
Seventh the late Robert o. brene
The outcome the Passac county section not
upon through hopeful by Democrats The prospects,
As viewed from Democrat standpoint dubious.
With the withdrawal Eugene Knkead of the Eighth dis
trct from Democratic congressional forces Democrats appre
bend political complexion of the district that Repub
Progressive into Knkead shoes the chances
succeeding Democrat all not being over
cheering.
naturally depeCate this voluntary weakening of
Democratic Notifications time when crisis pending and
when every Other will between and
March of 1915 that may require every Democratic vote
And of high degree according reports from
Washington have aided and betted Mr. Knkead thus
placing handicap Democratic strength the national law
making body Who pofte by this remarkable incident
the Democratic party individual?
election that be held the Eighth district,
nomination of Mr. Knkead postmaster Jersey City
confirmed? Who will the candidate? quiet campagner
like Knkead whose style of campaigning adds much the
gaieties of nations ?"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-07
NEWARK OF THE FUTURE.

DEALING WITH huge problem solve which will require
of close study and intelligent thought the 20ag volume
entitled City Planning for Newark issued by the City Plan
Commission and comprehensvey summarized odas Evening
STAR gives the people of the New Jersey metropolis something
tangible work We realize how complex is the
when found necessary discuss chapters
such different phases transportation ha
development municipal recreation civic idea
and the abandonment of the Morris canal All of these
itself large subject be considered before the
taken toward symmetrical Newark planned the lines
of the great that going all world
The crucial points for Newark adjustment
dtions future and the guidance
growth harmonic with the older parts of the community
pointed that it is the SYSTEM representing
rs 40 of the total that influences the char
city, and the tentative plans and the commits
sion provide for adequate thoroughae with rada
running from the approximate business
the outlying park systems With all this information
and ideas the volume of suggestions rather than
mendaons The today careful
citizen interested the
Newark the will the elementary
the great science of city planning touches
and the aspirations of this community