davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Skowhegan, Me-, March 12-{Spe-
cial). 1.-The ideal day Thursday seems
to have been made especially for
Skowhegan Horse day. People from
various parts of the State took advan-
tage Of the favorable conditions and
5000 saw the parade Of horses Of some
of the finest type In the State. 1t was
estimated that 200 horses were on ex-
hibition.
The parade started at the foot of
Water street and was led by +. c..
Dunlap, marshal. The saddle horses
came next, including one ridden by
Miss Harriet Marble of Skowhegan
and one by Perle Tuttle of Smithfield.
The driving pairs were led by George
FELTON, with his six and seven-y year
old roans Of the Percheron and Nor
gan breed The feature of the parade
was the number OF rercherons. Har-
vey Eaton of Waterville alone showed
from his farm in Cornville seven Of
pure French imported stock.
The parade was through the prin-
cipal streets of the town and disband-
ed at the City building. Premiums
were awarded as follows:
Draft horses, 5000 pounds and over
Harvey D. Eaton, Waterville, first;
w r. Brown, Skowhegan. second.
Draft horses, 5000 pounds and un-
der-W. r. Brown. Skowhegan, first;
I. c. Holt, Norridgewock. seconc.
Percheron, double pairs-Harvey
Eaton, first.
Close matched pair. any weight-W.
r. Brown, Skowhegan, first and Sec
ond
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Washington, March 12.-Senator John
Sharp Williams made an unsuccessful
fight in the Senate today to check
what he called government extrava-
gance in the purchase of automobiles
for 10y riding purposes" The ques-
ton came up in the consideration of
the District of Columbia appropriation
bill to provide automobiles for the
district commissioners.
Senator Williams suggested that
this was a good place to start a much
needed reform. 1t was a public scan
dal. he said, the extent to which the
government had gone into the pur-
chase Of automobiles for cabinet off,
GERS and department heads who. as
far as government business was con-
cerned, had no use for the machines
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
JAPANESE COLONIZATION
"PLOT" IS EXPLAINED
BATTLE AT TORRE0N

the Gulf coast, the threatened battle
near Tampico has not materialized.
Admiral Howard reported to the navy
department today from Mazatlan that
all was quiet at that port, as well as
at the other west ports of Guayamas
and Topolobampo.
The Benton Commission still re-
mains in statu quo at Ell Paso, appar-
emily awaiting some results from the
commission named by General car
rama to develop the facts connected
with Benton's death. The war depart
ment is watching with keen interest
the outcome of the efforts of the Mex
ican military prisoners near Fort Bliss
to secure their liberty through writ OF
habeas corpus, and General Scott is
fully sustained in his determination to
resist these efforts as far as he legally
can.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
DEATH TOLLOF
THIRTYSTANDS
WITHRECOYERY
OF MOREBODIES

ST. Louis, Mo-, March 12.-Seven
bodies were recovered today from the
ruins Of the Missouri Athletic Club,
destroyed by fire Monday morning,
bringing the total number recovered
to II. OF these II have been identi-
fed, but one OF the identifications is
doubtful. The bodies Of 13 are believ-
ed to be in the ruins, making the to-
tai death toll 80. The finding of the
club register today and comparison
of the names therein with lists al
ready prepared. confirmed the belief
that the fatalities would not exceed
this number.
A joint committee Of the Municipal
Assembly late today began an inquiry
into the cause of the disaster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Washington, March 12.-Plans for a
proposed searching congressional IN
vestigatian of the grain exchanges OF
the Northwest and the Cotton Ex-
changes of New York and New Or
leans will be worked out by sub-com-
mittee created today by the House
committee or rules. The full commit
tee decided to broaden the scope of the
of the resolution introduced by Rep.
Manehan to use an inquiry into the
operations on the Chicago, Minneapolis
and Duluth wheat pits and to extend
the proposed investigation to Cotton
Exchanges.
Representative Henry, chairman of
the committee heads the sub-eonmit-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Move Discharge OF Mellen
In "Manslaugfter' Proceedings
decision on Tuesday Morning

guments on motions for the discharge
of Mr. MeHen, and FOR the fling of
an amended complaint. ordered briefs
fled and announced he would render
his decision next Tuesday morning.
Homer S. Cummings, chief counsel
fer Mr.. Ntelltn, base his motion for
Mr.. Mellen's discharge by asking for
formal Judgment on the demurred sus-
tanned BY the court this week. If this
motion is granted it means that Mr..
Mellen will not face trial If it is de-
MED the states attorney will prob
ABLY be granted permission to file bis
new information. Then counsel for Mr..
Mellen will have another opportunity
to attack the complaint, by again de-
muTring or moving to quash.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Sen. Williams Fails in Fight
Against Buying Automobiles
For "Joy Riding Purposes

except to come to their work and gd
home again. He used the street cars
himself. he said, and found them quite
good enough. For public servants
whose business could be expedited by
the use Of the automobile the senator
advocated increases in salary sufficient
to enable them to buy machines. Sem
ator Gallinger remarked that he had
often been mud -spattered by a gov
ernment machine driven by depart
ment clerk. and Senator Lodge admit
ted that the government had gone
pretty far" in the automobile buying
industry; but both thought the Dis
trict commissioners ought to have
what they asked.
Senator Williams amendment to
eliminate provision for the commits
sioners' machines was voted down.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Bridgeport, Conn, March 12.-Pro-
ceedings against Charles S. Mellen,
charged with manslaughter as result
of the Westport wreck, took an unex-
pected turn in the superior court to-
day when counsel for Mr.. Mellen en-
tered a motion for 1.-The discharge OF
the prisoner at the bar" States At
torney Judson evidently did not antie-
ipate this procedure. He was prepared
to ask Judge Tuttle for permission to
file new information against Mr.. Mel
len. this being made necessary because
the court had previously sustained a
demurrer that there was insufficient
information in the original complaint.
Judge Tuttle, after hearing oral ar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Milwaukee, Wis, March 12.-Willie
Ritchie, lightweight champion of the
world, earned shade over Ad VOL
CAST, former champion, In their lo-
round bout here tonight. The cham
pion cut boxed the Michigan boy IN
five rounds, and in the 7th had VOL
CAST backing away from his punches.
Wolgast sank to one knee when Rit-
chic landed a shower of blows on his
stomach, and took the count Of four.
He later rushed at the champion, but
Ritchie danced away from him.
Twice during the bout Wolgast was
warned by Referee Stout for his rough
work in the clinches. In the Sth and
9th rounds Ritchie clearly outboxed the
former champion.
Wolgast rushed at Ritchie at the
opening Of the 10th and sent his right
and left to Ritchie's face and body,
but the coast boy did not give ground
and met Wolgast with right and left
jabs to the jaw. Both boys were fight
ing fiercely when the bell rang.
When the champion and the ex-
champion came to the center of the
ring for the first round, they wasted
little time in sparring for openings.
Wolgast bored in to close quarters at
once and found the champion willing
to meet him at that game. Wolgast
secured a shade the better of the first
round, playing largely for Ritchie's
body. Ritchie increased the pace in
the second, which was his round, and
had the Michigan boys mouth bleed
ing at the close. The third was even
with Ritchie sending swift short jabs
at Ads face and the former champion
playing for the body Wolgast, crowd
ing to close quarters, had the better OF
: the fourth and fifth rounds. Ritchies
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Washington, March 12.-The much
discussed literacy test will remain IN
the Burnett immigration bill when 1t
is presented to the Senate for action.
This was decided today by the Senate
immigration committee which will re-
port the bill favorably.
There was a suggestion that the
literacy test be dropped because of the
risk Of President Wilson'S veto. but
the majority of the committee did not
believe the President would carry his
opposition to that feature SO far as to
veto the entire bill.
Senators opposed to the test will
fight it on the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
5000 Attend Skowhegan Horse
Day--Ideal Weather and Fine
Showing Of ThorOughbreds

Ten months colts-C. H. Fuller,
Norridgewock, first
Heavy brood mare-George w. Cox,
Skowhegan, first.
Draft horses, single-A. w. Stanley,
Norridgewock. first; A. ". Everett,
Norridgewock, second.
Gentlemen's driving horses-S. w.
Cunningham, Solon, first; c. w. Gam
age. Skowhegan, second.
Ladies' driving horses-Mrs. Vera
Smith, Skowhegan, first: Miss Corinne
Salley, Skowhegan. second; Mrs. Peter
Merry, Skowhegan, third.
Trotting stallion-I. d. Leavitt. skow-
hegan. first; H. r. Bearce, Skowhegan,
second.
Mems saddle horses-Howard Weston.
Skowhegan, first; Fred Weeks, Cornville.
second.
Ladies' saddle horses-Pearle Tuttle.
Smithfieid, first; Miss Harriet Marble,
Skowhegan. second.
Foals of 1910-Fred Horne, Canaan, first;
Charles Gardiner, Skowhegan, second
Foals of 1911-George Smith, Canaan.
first: w. R. Magoom. Cornville, second.
Foals Of 1912-George Smith. Canaan,
first; A. o. Latroix, Skowhegan, second
Races on a straight-away course fol-
lowed, with the following results
One-fourth mile. 40 class, purse IS.
best three heats in ffve-Charles Jewell,
Canaan, first: Charles w. Day, Skowhe-
gan. second; Ben Gaylord, Skowhegan.
third.
Free-for-all race, purse s5-Richard
Chase, Canaan, first VARIES - White
more. Skowhegan, second; e. A. Morrill,.
Skowhegan. third.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Propose Searching Probe OF
Grain and Cotton Exchanges
To Abolish Produce Gambling

tee, its other members being Reps.
Hardwick, Cantrill, Lenroot ana keliy.
Their instructions are to make
thorough investigation of all the facts
and the legal questions involved, ana
to report to the full committee a res
olution providing for the creation OF
a ioint committee of the Senate and
House for full investigation of all the
exchanges mentioned.
Mr.. Henry said tonight that the in
Vestigation would develop the informa-
ton necessary as a basis for legisla-
tion to carry out the Baltimore Demo-
cratic platform plank demanding leg
is,ation abolishing gambling in farm
products
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

if O0Iln 3eD ffbttl i7dss tfsfts
ly conveying ratural gas over long dis
tances ana sGsi-g it for industrial and
domestic fuel: air springs for motor
vehicles of all kinds; and geared tur-
bine system for the propulsion OF
ships. developed in collaboration with
the fate Admiral George M. Melville.
U. s. N. and John II. MacAlpine.
Mr.. Westinghouse founded many
manufacturing houses in this country
and abroad In these industries some
$4,000 persons are employed and the
many companies have capitaliza-
ton aggregating s200.000,0o0.
Mr.. Westinghouses mental alert
ness and activity remained to the last
unimpaired. The final few years OF
life were among the most productive
For several months, he had, however,
limited his activities, placing greater
responsibilities on his associates. 1t
was stated tonight on behalf OF his
many interests that there will be no
change of policy in connection with
any of the industries, which will be
operated on a plan long ago thought
out by the inventor himself.
Mr.. Westinghouse and his various
ventures suffered severely in the panic
of 1907. In October of that year the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufac-
turing Co. went into bankruptcy, from
which it was released year later, aft
er the creditors had. accepted plan
of re- organization. Following that
episode, the control of the Westing-
house Co. and some of it's subsidiaries
were vested with a group of New York,
Boston and Pittsburgh banking in
terests. According to some of his
business associates, Mr.. Westinghouse
never recovered from the shock he re-
ceived when control of his numerous
enterprises was taken out of his hands,
This organization plan was con-
ceived by Mr.. Westinghouse, who urg-
ed its adoption in preference to plans
submitted from other quarters by emil
nent financiers. The inventor insist
ed his idea was the best Tor the pro-
lection of stockholders and creditors
and according to his assistants 1t prov
ed to be an achievement in construc-
tive finance.
Mr. Westinghouse was unostentatious,
kindly, helpful and a hard working man.
He was six feet tall, erect and broad
shouldered. In connection with his kindly
spirit it was recalled Of him today that
30 or 40 years ago he introduced to this
country the Saturday half holiday.
OF the inventor and his work Lord Kei-
vim said not long before his own death:
George Westinghouse is. in character
and achievement, one Of the great men
of our time"
OF himself Mr.. Westinghouse once re-
marked:
IT have always known what wanted
to do and for doing It owe great deal
to persistence, to natural fondness for
mathematics and to the fact that
throughout my youth I learned to work
with my hands as we'll as my head and
have always kept in practice"
George Westinghouse was born In the
village of Central Bridge. near Schenec-
tady, N. Y, Oct 6, 1876. and as lad at
tended the public school in Schenectady.
He entered Union College. but left in 1863
to Join the 26th United States Cavalry
and served in the Civil War.
In August, 1867. he married Marguerite
Erskine Walker, who survives him. to-
gether with their one child. George Jr.,
who lives near Lenox, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Literacy Test to Remain
In the immigration Bill
WhenReportedto Senate

inspectors on immigration vessels
leaving foreign ports to which Italy
and some other foreign countries OBJ
jected, was changed to provide that
immigrant vessels carrying persons
suspected of being deportable on ac-
count of disease may be detained after
reaching port and the suspected per-
sons confined on board until their
cases are determined.
The provision for head tax of So on
each Immigrant was changed to IS for
each unmarried and $4 for each mar
ried alien.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
COnyiCtSOfferReWard.
For Two OF Number

Dallas, Tex. March IA reward of
j35 for the return Of two of their num-
Der who broke parole and escaped has
,een offered by 48 other convicts men,
,ers Of party which recently began
working on the roads in Smith county
without guards or shackles. under an ex-
,erimentai plan Of the state. The reward
3 offered from the wages of the man
aid them a. part Of the experiment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
NEW HAVEN, CT, MAN
CELEBRATES TOOTH BIRTHDAY

New Haven, Conn, March 12.-Ash-
er Sheldon is today celebrating his
Tooth birthday at his home here. He
is enjoying good. health and attributes
his long life to plenty of hard work,
moderation in eating, lots of walking.
non-use of stimulants and tobacco and
observing the old adage. early to bed
and early to RISE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

The Senate at Albany. N. Y with
out opposition Thursday passed the
workmen's compensation bill. The
measure now goes to the governor,
who is expected to sign it without de-
lay. ss sgss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

of the United States in the building
of the Panama canal to know that the
British would profit most by its use."
Particular request is made in the
resolution for q verbatim report OF
that portion Of the ambassadors ad-
dress In which he is reported to have
defined the Monroe Doctrine as mean.
ing merely "The United States would
prefer that no European governments
would gain more land in the new
world"
Speech Extemporaneous.
After the resolution had been adopt
ed. Senators heard of dispatches from
London saying the ambassador $
speech was delivered extemporaneous-
ly late in the evening and not reported
verbatim. and quoting Mr.. Page as ex-
nlaining that his reference to British
use of the Panama canal was In
light vein. It was taken for granted
at the capitol, however, that in re-
sponse to the state departments re-
ouest the ambassador would furnish
his recollection of just what he had
said with the desired explanation.
No attempt to oppose the resolution was
made Wnen OSlldtOk SaA0AAASSAe->-
n the usual custom being to pass sucn
measures as a matter Of course. Later IN
the day a similar resolution was intro
duced in the House by Rep. Murray OF
Oklahoma, Democrat, but 1t did not
get before the body for discussion or ac-
ton.
Pres. Wilson's Stand.
In an informal discussion at the White
House President Wilson indicated that
the Monroe Doctrine was as much part
OF the American foreign policy today as
a hundred years ago. He did not express
an opinion concerning the ambassadors $
speech, but when asked whether he con-
sidered the Monroe Doctrine obsolete re-
piled he had not heard that it was "fail-
ing in any way"
According to custom. II Ambassador
Page does not forestall the action by vol
unfairly forwarding an explanation Of the
incident, the resolution will be cabled to
him tomorrow as soon as II is sent to the
state department.
Murray Resolution.
Representative MurTays resolution sets
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
PAGE CALLED TO ACCOUNT

Continued from Page One)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Aia1gAKE INVENTOR

tcontin ed from Page One.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01
OLD PLAYS IN NEW FRAMES.
Old Time Successes Ia Re Seen Again
Ia New York.

'"The New Henrietta" with W. II.
Crane and the framework of the story
as the only reminders Of Bronson How
ards handiwork, will bo at tho Grand
Opera House again this week. Doug
las FAIRBANKS. AUelia Bingham and
Patricia Collingo arc still In the conn
pany.
1t took tho ncighborhood In which
its scenes are laid to really warm up
to "rhc House of bondage II rarely
happens that any play remains more
than week at the academy of Music.
hut this dramati2ation of the white
slave novel VIII begin its third week
here tomorrow night.
"The Blindness of Virtue with the
game actors that presented tosino Ham
ilton's play at tho Manhattan Opera
House earlier IN the week, VIII be seen
at the West End Theatre tomorrow
might. Vera Fuller Mellsh still plays
the leading role
Dorothy Donncly and -TcllcSen
will be seen M the Royal Theatre next
week. This Will mark the last appear
ances here this winter of the Frcnch
actor as he sails for Europe with tho
OLYMPIC on March Il and will go d.
rcctly to Paris To join Nine. Bcrnhardt
in Paris. After "a short visit to the
home of his patroncss he Will begin his
studies in English. as he returns here
in the autumn to act with Paul Arm
strong, who has written new play
for him,
Chaunccy Olcott win take "Shamcen
Dhu," along with his Irish songs and
wit to tho Bronx Opera I'ous" ms
week The performance Will he the
same that was given at the Grand
Opcra House with such success.
II there Is anybody in New York
who has not seen "'rho Lure" by this
time there will he opportunity for III"
next two weeks al tho Manhattan Opera
House. Scarboroughs white slave drama
will be acted there for two weeks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01

One difficulty almost always con-
fronts the adaptcrs OF plays by foreign
cramatists. The fashion OF doing bust
ness in dwellings, has for years been
unknown In this country. Yet II
Is still customary in French and Ger
man towns for men of Importance in
affairs to conduct their business under
the roof Of the house In which they live.
This combination has been the despair
OF more than one adapter. have seen
William II. Crane eat a meal brought to
him In the middle of room because the
action OF the original play passed in a
dining room and that element could not
be obliterated. Families have been
brought down TO the business sections
Of this city to observe tho demise of
their head merely because he died in
the French or German original in his
office. which was also a part of his
house.
Holman Day had to meet the same
difficulty when he made an adaptation
Of Ia Demoiselle de Magasln." The first
scene showed the furniture store where
the scene was laid In Brussels. evidently
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01
The Drama League.

The ways OF the Drama League are
inscrutable. 1t appears
that this fruitful organization could not
on it's bulletins the inter-
esting revival Of "Othello" made by
William Faversham. since 1t deals only
with new works and under no circum-
stances could the play be made to APP
pear as a novelty. n actors who do
such courageous things as Mr.. Faver-
sham did when he produced this play
with unprecedented beauty are not to
receive the support OF organizations
such as the Drama League. from what
quarter are they to expect the encour-
agement Of those especially Interested
in the theatre? II Mr.. Faversham had
been able to continue these perform
ances until the public learned OF their
beauty and competency success might
eventually have been his. But 1t would
have taken a long time to interest the
public to such degree and the cost
Of the attempt would have dismayed
any actor. 1t would be just in these
circumstances appropriate for the
Drama League to lend its support 10
the success OF . revival OF a play by
Shakespeare which would seem to most
persons deserving enough Of support
But It appears that some inscrutable
rule Of this organization prevents such
announcement and support.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-01

Augustin MacHugh is the author Of
what Would You Do?" which will be
seen at the Hudson Theatre on Monday.
MFR. MacHugh Is known to fame as the
author Of "Ofiicer $685." His play deals
with the extravaganza in certain phases
OF New York life. In the cast are Nor
ton Sills, Byron Beasley, Richie Ling,
Robert Mckay, Karl Ritter Bessie Bar
riscale, Gladys Byrne, Hattie Russell.
Edith Tailor and Alice Darlington.
George Scarborough. author OF THE
Lure" and AT Bay" will present his
third play this season at the Long
acre Theatre tomorrow. The new play
ia called 'srhe Last Resort" 1t Is stated
that he has entered the production field
because most managers who read 1.-The
Last Resort" declined to produce 1t be-
cause the subject was OF such deli
cato nature. They agreed. II Is said.
that It was a strong play.
The theme of '"rhe Last Resort" Is
judicial corruption and the power of
the Judges to deal with contempt Of
court. Tho main characters are a
Young lawyer who is fighting for the
people's rights against corruption.
newspaper woman who aids him in his
work and wins his love. and a politt-
cal boss who is able to dictate the de-
cisions OF the court. Although certain
scenes and incidents In Mr.. Scarbor-
ough's play may seem at first to be
almost unprecedented. Mr.. Scarborough
declares that every incident IL based
upon facts In real life which came to
his attention while he was q member
OF the United States secret service.
The immense power Of a corrupt Judge
to use his position wr0nEfuiiy will pos
sibly como AS great surprise to New
Workers..
The scenes Of the play show a court
room with trial In progress, private
consultation room Of the Judges Of the
Gsuyt .ue Appeals, and - prison cell