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The Washington times., 1914-01-12
CHIEF SULLIVAN
IS "SlTTiNC TIGHT"

Cd as stating that Batt@!ion Chief
| Charles l. Proctor mad inStigatsd the
! !nveEilgaJiUU.
- was nisGuoted in the article in
/ GEeStiuu,' said Iue chtat this morn
! ir-. L did not 50 that Battalion
Chiet Proctor ha& lnstigated the pres
/ cnt investigator. I lid say that with
! l'roctor's knowledge = petition has
been in circulation among business
nlen requesting that the Commission
crS name Proctor to higher position
! in the event-I Shuald retire.
Chief Wagner. il was stated, made
the original statement over the phone
from his home, arl two witnesses are
available TO snDstantiate his state
ment that no mention was made OF
the source from which the present
investigation spraCE.
Proctor Makes Position Clear.
After a perusal of the statement
quoted from Chief Wagner, Battalion
Chief Proctor declared in forceful Ian
guage that it was not true.
"If Chief Wagner said this-mind I
say if he said it-he has voiced a ..s. 1
have never done dirty work and have
never gone after any Cnan's job. And
/ never want any man to go after mine.
I never instigated this investigation or
any thing connected with II. / have a
twenty-one year -ecord behind me, and
the department or outside"
Battalion Chief Proctor made his first
statement today anent the case of Dep
atty Chief Sullivan. Il did sign the
for Chief Sullivan he said. "Chier
Sullivan and myself have never been
anything but friends, and I have had
no quarrel with him. He or anyone will
tell yorI so. Ny only differences. ali
! have had. have been with the chief
nd ho-
he did not hold up his end. have
talked to no man regarding the inves-
tigation."
with respect to the patition circula-
ted asking that he be made chief en-
gineer, the battalion chief said:
Why pick me, there are other peti-
tons? 1 know little Of the petition for
me. II was not instigatcd by me but
was circulated months ago, and con-
si6eration for me was asked only in
the event of Chief wagae-'s retirement.
This petition was in the hands Of bust
ness men. I knew nothing of its start.
When did learn OF it. went to head
quarters and asked Chief wagner if he
had seen il.
Opposed To Hurdling.
HE Iaughingly said he paid TO at
teption to such things. and l told him,
Look here. chief, you know that / am
rot after your job. Not as long as
you are on it, but 1 do want to say
this. II there is any hurdling to be
done. I want 10 do it. If the man IN
line gets promotion in case Of vacancy
that settles il for NE, but. I don't
want any man to pass me
Battalion Chief Proctor would not
detail the other petitions out for the
position of chief engineer.
Battalion Chief Proctor made il plain
he vas not looking for a fight, but he
declared that any one who started any
thing would certainly hear from him.
He indicated he did not feel justified in
seeking the withdrawal of a petition for
him, with others in the field, and reit-
erAteo his objection to ''hurdling' in
the department.
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
Plaza Awards Come
Before Wilson Soon

President Wilson will probably decide
this week whether or not TO approve the
awards made to owners Of property
needed for the proposed park between
the Union Station and the Capitol
Attorney General McReynolds is said
to have completed his report on an in
vestigation which he made into charges
made by Congressman Johnson, chair
man of the House Committee on Dis
trict Affairs, of certain irregularities IN
connection with the awards. The in
vestIgation was made at the instance
Of President Wilson. before whom the
charges were laid by Congressman
Johnson.
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Continued egon rirsr Page. ,

lCoutinucd sGul EiTsu Page
Chief Sullivan is sitting tight He
viii not apply for. furiough and retire
uent. He made this statement this
morning. He is awaiting the next move
efraining from all discussion Of his
.ase of the situation it has engendered.
lie expressed only the nope that he
nay be permitted to continue to serve.
In No. Il engine house today he sad:
I only hope that I will be here for
many days TO come, ready for TEe
5enG.'
rom the Commissioners before the
ruard meeting today.
The petition signed by nearly 400 of
re Az employees of the Fire Depart
Qent expressing confidence in Chief
-ulliVan and asking for his continued
scrvice was presented TO Commission
er Siddons today by Chief wagner,
Who signed il. ~
Petitions Were Mailed.
A score or more Of petitions signed
uy residents, business men and tax
eayers Of the community asking an
Oren hearing for Chief Sullivan and
nature consideration in his case were
put In the mails last night addressed
20 the president of the Board Of Com
misEioners. At the Offices Of the Com
nIssiOners today it was stated these
petitions or other communications have
not yet been received.
Paul z. Grove, secretary of the Com
mercial Fire Insurance Company. filed
with Commissioner Siddons an earn
est plea that no action be taken re-
consideration. Mr.. Grove said today
here was no underwriters association
n the District at this time, but that in
ssurance men were interested and be-
stirring themselves individually.
ThA week will bring forth, II Is oe-
el6red. discussion of, the Fire Depart
ment situation, and possible action from
commercial and civic organizations.
A delegation of tirenen was waiting
at the office of Chief Wagner, In the
District building, when he arrived at
clock, with big petition signed by
early 400 of the AZ employees of the
apartment requesting that the Sullivan
,ase be reopened, and that he be given
an open hearing.
The spokesman of the party stated
that only four members Of the depart
.lent had refused to sign the petition,
living as their reason the fear that il
zvould operate against them and endan-
GER their positions. With these eX-
options the action of the department
gas practically unanimous,zas the rest
If the employees in the service were
jsither on leave, civilians in the serv-
5ce, or otherwise inaccessible.
Chief Wagner and Chief keiiher af-
dxed their signatures to the petition.
-rhe former said he would comply with
ne request OF the men that he place
Z in Commissioner Siddons' hands at
ne earliest moment. This petition would
seem to dfscredit the statement that
lsd been made in some quarters that
me members of the department had
Eryzf confidence IN Sullivan and that
MS retirement would be in the inter
st of the service.
Chief Wagner also took occasion to
gnequivocally deny the accuracy Of
he statement attributed to him in i
morning paper in which he was quot
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
DreadnOughts Off
For Battle Practice

The battIeships Wyoming. Florida,
Ctah, South Carolina. and Delaware.
&ccompanied by the submarine hotiIla,
nave sailed for Culebra, Porto Rico, for
Datle practice on the southern drill
sOrunds, according to navy dispatches
lJday. The Minnesota, which arrived at
s'era Cruz Yesterday, sailed today for
Crtstobal The Yorktown has relieved
The Pittsburgh at Mazatlan. the Pitts
gurgh sailing for San Bias and Topic.
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
Sore Throat Prudence.

No family medicine chest is well
stocked without bottle Of T0NSI-
LINE, for you don't know what mo.
ment it may be needed to relieve .
sudden case of Sore Throat. Relieving
Sore Throat is ToNSILINE'S specia.
mission. 1t is made for that---adyertis.
ed for that-sold for that one purpose.
T0NSILINE is the one and only Sore
Throat Remedy which is, sold over u
large part of the United States.
You'll need ToNSILINE one Of ,S~
these days. or some night whenEA
the drug store Is ciosed-better
have bottle ready at home when u
you need it most. 25e. and 50c. III
Hospital Size S1.oo. All Drug ~
gists. -
The Washington times., 1914-01-12

of the committee substitute, saying that
proruiseuous collection lists embarrassed
children whose parents were TOO poor to
meet the constant demands.
Il am glad to give my children money
for these purposes said Mr.. MoHdeil
but there may be children not able to
stand the frequent calls for collections
for this purpose and that.
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
,Anti-Lobby Bill Is
introduced in Senate

Senator overrnan. Of North Carolina,
chairman of the Senate Judiciary Com
mittee. today introduced in the Senate
his antI-lobby bill.
The bill is an outgrowth OF the recent
Senate lobby Investigation, including
the AIulhall disclosures.
Senator Overnan's measure IS intend
ed to break up the corrupt lobby. II
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
Two Prisoners Escape.

BRIDGETON. y. j.. Jan. 1c.-HavinG
saweI two thick bars from their cell
doors, Edward Haight and Thomas Con
nelly, known as the "Pirll Shirt Twins. q"
and under par Dlc from the Eastern
penitentiary. beat their way to freedom
from the Jail hcre toGaN.
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of Co
-IAbis-Fair and much colder tonight
nd Tuesday; temperature tonight about
e. degrees.
For Maryland-Much colder and gen
eally fair tonight and Tuesday, except
snow IA the mountains tonight; brisk
. high northwest winds.
FOi NirgiDia-Fair and much colder
Jnight aud TUESDAY; brisk to moderate
aorthwest winds.
For Pennsylvania and New Jersey
MCch colder and Generally fair tonight
nd Tuesday; cold wave In northwest
jo-tion: high northwest winds
For Delaware-NJch colder and gen.
'.-ally fair tonight and Tuesday; brisk
~ high northwest winds.
The temperature today as registered
Al the United States Weather Bureau
La AfHaclE -.
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
Submits Propositions
To Help MiIitiamen

Five propositions for III" better ad-
minisJTution. OF militia .LTairs in con-
neCtiOn with the War Department were
submitted TO-DAY by Secretary of War
Garrison to the national militia board
which convened FOR its annual meeting
today. No action mas VT been taken by
the bOarl
The Washington times., 1914-01-12

provides for a system Of registration oi
legislative asents and makes other. re-
strictions.
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
AFFIECRS.
COfd In Que Day

To Cure Cold In Que Day
axe LAXATIVE BEOAfO QgININE TabIcts
2; 3ggistE refund moLey II II fails to cure. e
" GROVES gignRturs is On each bsx &c
The Washington times., 1914-01-12
At THE WASHlNGTON S,TIUCI. OF
8 f G. R E T A IL he s

Morning classes and private Jutliou
The accomplishments which qUa!lfg for ser
rctariaI positions arc rapidly imDartod: rJil
particulars free. Call or write - r.. Cupi-
tpl st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Runaway Girl
Found in Chicago.


Chicago Feb. 5.-Florence LaYler, the
Brooklyn, N. Y. High school girl who
disappeared from her home Monday, talk
ed with her parents over the telephone to-
night and. received their forgiveness for
running away from them. She will re-
main at the Young Womens Christian
Association here until tomorrow, whtn
her uncle. Benson r. Hendges of Colufi1-
bus. Ohio, and her father will reach here
and return with her to. Broakfyh.
Miss I.awler-. who, is .16 years old left
her home, she said today, because her pa
rents wished her to enter normal school
after she had finished her High school
she did not want to be a School teacher
she said but wished to enter a medical
eollegeaand study to be a physician.
: The girl came here on d Lake Shore
train today. She eswas ace6sted by look
out for the Y. w c. A. and after saying
that she was hooking for work went to
the association building She said she
was Florence Lawrence. hut 1after being
questioned admitted her name was Law
ler.sa~as =. rs 42ae r. @se5s*5.2
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
NO LEGISLATION I
FOR EXCLUSION !
OF IMMIGRANTS,

Washington, Feb. Sit became
practically certain today following u
protracted conference between Secre-
tary Bryan and the House immigra-
ton committee that there would be no
legislation for the exclusion of Asiatic
immigrants at this session of Congress.
The secretary passed several hours
today discussing behind closed doors
the status of the diplomatic negotia
tons between the United States and
Japan over the California anti-Alien
Alien laws and phases of the question
of Asiatic exclusion. He made an
urgent plea to members of the COM
mittee that no action be taken on the
bill introduced by Rep. Raker of CAL
ifornia which would exclude Asiatic
immigrants on the ground that this
government should be let free to deal
with the situation automatically with
out embarrassments.
Although the secretary pledged the
members of the committee, both Re
publieans and Democrats, to secrecy
il was generally understood that the
state departments wishes in the mat
ter would be respected and that no
attempt would be made for the pres
ent to get committee action on the
Raker bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
NEW PLAN FOR SING SING.
Reform Board Would Remodel and
Put II to Other Use.

New York, Feb. 5.-The State Com
mission on Prison Reform issued a.
ststement yesterday outlining its con-
clusions with regard to the best meth
cd of doing away with Sing Sing pris-
on With the least loss to the state
treasury It's purpose is to develop
the state prison system along broad
lines.
The commission believes that sing
Sing should be developed into re-
ceiving station. where all prisoners up
on conviction should be sent for ex-
animation. The present bastile. they
say, could be made into group or
buildings pleasing to the eye by the
substitution of dormitories and isola-
ton cottages for the old cell blocks.
The commission has confidence 1t can
get the support of other state commits
sions On the issue.
Dr. E. Stagg Within, secretary OF
the commission, said there was hope
for fhe immediate release from the cell
block of many convicts by placing them
at work on roads and other public
works. This matter is now in the
hands of committee composed of
George w. Perkins and DR.. Within,
and conferences have been held with
the commissioners Of Palisade Park
and Road Commissioner Carlisle,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06

Boston, Feb. Sin spite of my past
history / am struggling now to be a
reformer," Prof. William Howard Taft
told the Boston University Law School
Association tonight. He devoted much
of his address to consideration of the
Massachusetts lawyers and court pro-
cedure which he heard made by Sher-
man Whipple, lawyer of this city, at
New London, Ct, few days ago.
Mr.. Taft said that undertaking
had become such an ordinary matter
in these days that his epidermis had
thickened under it. With much vehe-
mence, he added: But where there is
a suggestion that there shall be a
malevolent hand laid on the temple
of liberty it is enough to make man
resent the words of those who would
remove its foundation stones"
Regarding Mr.. Whipple's proposal
for reformation of procedure by
which hearsay evidence would be ad-
mitted in court, Prof. Taft said that
in his IL years on the bench 1t seemed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Asks Recompense
For Typhoid Fever.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 5.-The State
Board of Rhode Island was today ask
ed to recompense 16 members of the
National Guard for expenses by rea-
son of the typhoid epidemic which re-
suited from the trip of the State par
ty to the Perry Centennial exercises
at Put In Bay in September. Several
deaths occurred from the disease,
which was contracted on the trip, but
the bill introduced in the House or
Representatives today by John Ba-
shaw, member from Providence, pro-
vides only for medical attendance. etc,
for those who recovered. The amounts
provided in the resolution is $S279-25
and the claims vary. running from $50
in one case to s543. All of the claim
ants are members of commands which
were ordered to make the trip as rep
resenting the state and who contract
ed the disease in the performance OF
military duty.a1,es
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
EXPIRES. Taft Declares He Is
A Reformer Despite History.

to. him that if there, was one rule
more than another which tended to
sift out truth it was the rule which
excludes heresay evidence.
Most of the speakers at the banquet
took occasion to criticize the attack
of AIR. Whipple Attorney General
Thomas S. Boynton said he felt ii
necessary for him to declare his belief
that Mr. Whipple was in error when
he said that lawyers. are. obstructing
justice, and working injustice instead
Arthur p. Rugg. chief Justice of the
supreme court, Urged lawyers to teach
the public the principles of eonstitu-
tional law, and the distinction between
the law of the state and cf the nation.
Prof Taft today gave the first of
a series of lectures on Professional
Ethics, before the undergraduate stu
dents at Boston University Law
School. He defended the lawyers and
the judges of the country from what
he termed THE partisan and mistaken
diatribes of demagogues."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
WOMAN TELLS OF SHOOTING
OF PUTRiCH AT HOUGHTON

Houghton, Mich, Feb. Subscribing
! the shooting at her home at Seeber-
Vile, Aug. IA, in which two of her
boarders were killed. Mrs. Antonio Put
rich testified at the trial of two dep
uty sheriffs and three Waddell-Mahon
men that the face Of baby She held
in her arms was burned by powder
from the pistols of the officers.
Mrs. Putrich said she went out of
the house when the shooting began. She
returned when the deputies left and
saw her brother-in-law, Steve Putrich.
standing in the kitchen.
II am shot," he said, according to
the witness. IF anything happens to
me send my money to my children"
Putrich died the next day. In another
rom, she said she found Santko Stepich
on the floor, wounded in the arm and
upstairs Aloise THAN dead, on the
bed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Charges Filed
!. ..'@ Against McNally.


Washington, Feb. 5.--Charges have
been filed with the Senate committee
on commerce against James McNally OF
Pennsylvania, who has been named for
American consul at Nuremburg, Ba-
varia on behalf Of j. F. Neuman, an
American citizen in China, where Nc
Nally has been for years in the con-
sular service. 1t is charged that NC
Nally, while Nserving in the capacity OF
American consul withheld a portion OF
the profits of a real estate transaction
with the Chinese government. which he
negotiated for Newman. Suit to recov-
er money from McNally has been filed
by Newman in the District of Column
-bia. The commerce committee appoint
ed Senators Oliver, Ransdell and
Fletcher to make an investigation. The
state department had investigated the
case before Secretary Bryan submit
ted McNally's name for the Nurem-
burg appointment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
spLtcED NERVE SAVES
LIEUT.. GUNN TO SERVICE

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-First Lieutenant
James C. Quinn left today on the trans
port Sherman to resume duty with the
Philippine Scouts after an absence OF
months occasioned by wound received
in a man-trap. His case has attracted
nationwide attention. The spear with
which the trap was armed severed Gum 8
sciatic nerve and he became paralyzeu
from the waist down. AT the Presidio
hospital here the nerve was spliced. Im-
nediatelyy an Improvement was noticed
and several days ago he was pronounced
fit for duty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
AMENDMENT PROPOSED
FORAMATEUR TENNIS RULES.

New York, Feb. 5.-A proposed rule pro-
hibiting American amateur tennis players
from accepting expense money except in
world, national. sectional and state tour
naments, has been approved by the ANA
teur rules committee of the United states
National Lawn Tennis Association, and
will be offered as an amendment to the
bylaws at the meeting of the association
to be held on Feb. 13.
This announcement, contained in a
statement issued today by President Rob-
ert D. Wrenn of the association and Rob-
ert lie Roy. of the committee, declares
that the Importance of such rule.
which would make the American tennis
situation conform to an amateur stand
ard set by all other nations that cannot
be overestimated. especially in view Of
the United States prominent position as
the holder of the Davis cup and the ap-
preaching contests of 1914
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
MADE YOUNG AsToR SPELL.
Goldwate's Clerk Questions Million
aire Without Looking Up.

New York, Feb. 5.-A tall, 1.-THE
young man breezed into the room adj
joining the Office Of DR.. Sigismund S.
Goldwater, the health commissioner,
Wednesday afternoon. He tossed aside
an overcoat, dropped his hat on a
table and accosted an employee:
IT have an appointment with the
commissioner at 3 o'clock.
Manner" came the question from
the clerk, who hadn't looked up from
his writing.
"Astor, A-s-t-o-r," spelled the visi-
tor. Then the clerk looked up.
Incidentally, Vincent Astor. accom-
panied by another man, had come to
speak to DIR. Goldwater on an inter-
national conference in this city, in the
near future on the matter of pure
food and drugs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
ADMIRAL SIGSBEE SPEAKS
sz ON INFLUENCE OF THE CANAL

New. York, Feb, 5-Rear Admiral
Charles D. sigsbee, retired, commander
of the Maine at the time she, was blown
up in Havana harbor. spoke on The In
fiuence of the Panama Canal on Our F'u-
ture Navy Policy at the first of a Sc
ries of table talks at. the Press Club
today. .,-, s7-zr
The canal, he said. would cut 5000 miles
from the passage Of our ships from coast
to coast of the country, but it would
serve the same purpose for. other, nations
with which We. might be at, war if they
got control of it;,shence, the need of navy
which could crush anything, that stood
in its way. -. ..s.sf-...ss... 80
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
WINTHROP.

Mrs. A. S. Perry and Mrs. W. A
French entertained Wednesday after
noon the Rebekah Sewing Circle.
An all-da meeting of the Grange
was held Tuesday with a fine pro-
gram in the afternoon.
George Perley is critically i'll with
pnel4nonia. 4ss.ts a27
The funeral of the late Lacheus
Wing was held wednesday afternoon.
MI. , Wing was one of the Oldest citi-
zens of the town.
Miss Bertha Hudson has returned
from Bangor, where she was guest
at fraternity, sleigh ride OF u OF M.
students. ~ -
The reception to- the men of the
Methodist church. will be held Monday
evening at the parsonage instead OF
Friday evening. 81
Mrs. j. P. Whitney has returned
from Corinna, where she was the
guest of her son. Homer Whitney.
John Whitney has finished harvest
ing ice for the coming summer, his
ice houses being full of fine quality
ice. He is now filling the houses con-
nected with Hoods Creamery
The Sleighing social at the High
School building has been postponed on
account of the games at Town hall
Friday evening.
The w. H. S. boys basketball team
will play at the Town hall tonight WIFI
the team from New Gloucester Hlgn'
The High school girls team Will also
play their opponents, being the young
ladies of New Gloucester High.
The Mission Study class met
Wednesday afternoon at the chapel.
The roll call was answered by the
name and field of Friends mission
ary. Mrs. Richmond read of the evan
eelization of Mexico and Mrs.
Sehwarts of the Friends work in Mex
leo. Mrs. Wood questions on the re-
view. OYSTERS were served with cake,
pie and oranges and all remained TO
the regular Wednesday evening pray
er meeting.
F. The Sunday. guests of Mr.. and MRS.
G.. A. Pike were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Foster of this town and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson T. Gordon and son and MISS
Sarah Pike of Readfield615
Among those who attended the Mis-
sion study class from .Readfield were
Mrs Jones, Mrs Collins, Mrs. PucK
and Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Mary Dyke. who is in poor
health, is with her ason1 at Canton
Falls. ~ y 20
n II. Hewitt of Belgrade, travelling
salesman for a Vermont firm, is In
Northern Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. S. Collins of Read
field, who have been passing the VIM
ter travelling through the South and
west. are in Pasadena at present as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. morrill,
formerly of Readfield.
Albert Stevens with Ray Briggs anu
cHfton Titus are saving wood at Win
tbrop Center. -
/. L. Metcalf is suffering with heart
trouble and asthma.
Mrs. Esther Pike and Mrs. Sadie
|. Thomas were callers Thursday after
noon on Mrs Fannie James.