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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
SOL0N STARTS FIST
FIGHT AND PANIC
Johnson of Kentucky Hits Man.
Calls for Pistol.
COMMITTEE SEEKS SAFETY
Washington Lawyer Knocked Down
During Argument Adversary
Dashes After Revolver With
Threat to XIII.

Washington, Jan. 21.-A fist fight
between Representative Johnson of
Kentucky and John r. Shields. a
Washington attorney, broke up a
meeting Of the house committee on
District of Columbia. After the two
men had clashed and several blows
were struck, Representative Johnson
broke away, shouting: Get me my
pistol. I'll kill him"
Mr.. Shields was knocked down be-
fore the clerks of the committee. Fred
Allen and Samuel Eskew, two clerks,
tried to hold the Kentuckian. but he
got the better Of them and. breaking
away, dashed off for his private room.
shouting for his revolver.
Death Threat Clears Room.
A dozen were in the room when
Johnson started away, but his demand
for firearms soon emptied the Office.
When he returned only the clerks re-
manned. The Kentuckian berated them
for their interference and the incident
closed.
The clash between the two men fol-
lowed a hearing on bill to increase
the salaries Of crossing policemen,
whom Shields represented.
Tells Of Lobby Charge.
Representative Johnson declared "he
heard that Mr.. Shields had collected
a large lobbyists fee" during the last
congress, and that to vote the pro.
posed increase might be voting some
body four or five thousand dollar
lobby fee"
Shields demanded an opportunity to
reply to false statements" and al
that Johnson struck the lawyer a
blow straight from the shoulder that
caught the attorney under the eye
and sent him to the floor.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
TRAGEDY FOLLOWS FAMILY
Two Sons Killed. Father Suicide, An
other Son In Prison and Three
Await Trial.

Louisville. KY, Jan. 21.--Two sons
killed, the father a suicide. another
son sentenced to life Imprisonment
and three awaiting trial for murder
is the record Of disaster of the fam
lily of Elijah Gabbard of Oweley coun.
ty in less than year. Two sons were
slain few months ago in pistol
duels at the August primary, the
father and four sons became involved
in a row in which two men were
killed. They were charged with muir
der. Two weeks ago their trials be-
gan at Bonneville, Owsley county.
A brother of the father testified
against them and the old man crushed
by this cut his throat next morning
in his cell. The son first tried was
sentenced to life Imprisonment
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
AUSTR|ANS MAY
MARCH ON JAIL
HENRY CO. ADOPTS NEW PLAN
FOR CARE OF HIGHWAYS.
RAILROAD TO BE ELECTRIFIED
New Catholic Church Planned For r..
Dodse-iowa Ice Cream Makers
Enter Protest Over Law Re.
quiring Butter Fat.

Mason City, Jan. 21.-Alarmed at
the report that the Austrians at the
cement plant would form mob and
march on the city jail to free the five
Austrians arrested for assaulting
the Montenegrins, the authorities
conferred with Governor Clarke and
made arrangements to call out the
national guard company if it was nee
essary. The war between the city
officials and the express companies
who are shipping in liquor for the
foreigners continues and will get into
court. Another big shipment of Ii
quor is on it's way and will be seized
tonight.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
LYNCHlNG FOR WIFE SLAYER2
Officials Fear Ncighbors May Storm
AIedo UlI) J5ll and Avense Kill
ing u Woman.

Aledo, ILL.,, Jan. 2l.-There is a we'll
defined rumor in Aledo that plot is
afoot to take Robert Higgins of North
Henderson from the jail here and
lynch him. He HAS confessed that he
murdered his wife because Of an in
fatuation for his fifteen-year.old step
daughter, Julia Flake. The Jail is an
old frame affair, not very strong and
not fireproof. and the sheriff has put
armed guards on duty with orders to
defend the prisoner. Higgins was
brought here for safe-keeping. as the
officers were afraid to risk the temper
of the people at Galesburg.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
AGENT Of HUERTA
Sees JOHN LIND
Wilson's Envoy Confers With
Dictator's Man.
REBELS CONTROL THE NORTH
Carranza Reports That He Is in Pos
session Of All TeIesraphic Com
municatlon - Request Made
Federais Be Well Guarded.

Vera Cruz, Jan. 21.-Jesus Flores
Magon, ex-minister of interior and
candidate for the ce-presidency of the
republic at the last elections. who ar
rived from Mexico City reputedly as
the representative of President Huer-
ia, conferred at length here with John
Lind, President Wilson's personal rep
resentative.
Mr.. Lind denied that his conference
with Magon had any political signifi,
canoe. but the fact that 1t was contin.
ued from Tuesday was taken to indi-
cate that it was of more than ordinary
Importance and that Magon bore
propositions direct from President
Huerta.
Federals In North Cut on.
San Bias. Sinaloa, Mexico, Jan. I'll
All the federal forces in northern
Mexico now are cut off from commu-
nication with Mexico City, according
to information received here by Gen
eral CarranZa. His staff declare that
he is in Geographic communication
with every insurgent commander in
the north. Gen. Pedro Gonzales re.
ported that Gen. E. Gutierrez. con-
stitutional commander in the state of
Nuevo Leon, notified him all railroad
connection between the national cap
ital and Saltillo and Monterey had
been cut.
Gutierrez said he had captured
seven federal trains loaded with am.
munition and provisions.
Carranza's special train left here
for the south, the constituencies
commander riding in a third-class
coach.
Demand Refugees Be Guarded.
Ell Paso. Tex, Jan. 21.-Rebel lead.
ers at Juarez sent word to Brigadier
General Scott that they feared the
federals, when interned at Fort Bliss,
would attempt to steal across to the
Mexican side and rejoin the Huerta
army. The rebels asked that the refu-
gees be removed from the border. Gen.
eral Scott replied that precautions had
been taken to prevent the escape OF
any federals.
The refugees, on their arrival here,
are 10 De BudTucu hlSut anu uay w
four companies Of infantry.
Rushes Warship to Nicaragua.
Washington, Jan. 21.-Because of a
revolt in northern Nicaragua, Score.
tary Of the Navy Daniels. at the re-
quest of the state department, order
ed the cruiser Denver to proceed to
the coast of Nicaragua to relieve the
cruiser Buffalo, which has been sta,
toned there for the past IS months.
The Buffalo will return to San Diego,
Cal, for repairs and target practice.
Advices reported that bands of re-
bells are gathering in the northern
part of Nicaragua and are prepared to
move on the capital.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Iowa Man Promoted.

Des Moines, Jan. 21.-Chas. S. Ad-
ans. for four and one half years man.
ager of the Des Moines officer of the
American Press Association, an
nounced to-day that he had been cali
ed to the New York office and would
leave at once. His place will be fill
ed by Frank McCurly of New York
who arrives to-day. Mr.. Adams has
had charge of the American Press
work in Iowa and a part of Missouri
and is well known to Iowa editors.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
BANDITS ROB BANK OF $500
Three Mounted Men Hold Up Cashier
Of institution at Pittsburs, Okla,
and Escape.

Pittsburg, Okla. Jan. 2l.-Three
men on wiry cowponies galloped into
town, drew up in front of the Bank Of
Pittsburg, left the ponies standing
while they held up John Mcbride,
cashier of the bank, gathered In $1,000
in coin and currency, mounted again
and rode away before anyone else in
town except Mcbride knew what had
happened. Each man carried two re-
volvers and kept the lower half of his
face covered with a red cotton hand,
kerchief,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
SHERIFF SLAIN BY A FRIEND
Montana official Shot and Wife Of the
Slayer Is Wounded During the
Shooting.

Miles City, Mont, Jan. 21.-Sherin
William NJ. Moses of Rosebud county
was shot and killed at Rosebud, Mrs.
John H. Burgess received rifle bull
let in her left shoulder and John H.
Burgess, formerly a close friend OF
the sheriff, is in Jail charged with
killing the officer. Sheriff Moses was
shot when attempting to serve war
rant on Burgess charging him with
disturbing the peace. Burgess was
standing on the porch near his wife
when the sheriff approached, and then
the shooting began.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Attacks Ice Cream Law,

Council Bluffs, Jan. 21.-At a meet.
ing here of the State Association of
Ice Cream Makers, much indignation
was expressed over the law requiring
IL per cent butter fat in ice cream.
Judge r. L. Parrish, who is repre-
senting the association in an effort
to secure a repeal of the law, made a
lengthy talk. He contends that ice
cream is not taken as nourishment,
but for refreshment, and also that
the maker, to be safe, has to make
his product IA per cent pure.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Examination For EmbaImers.

Des Moines, Jan. 21.-The state
board of control has announced an
examination of embalmers for their
eligibility to state license for Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of this
week. Already sixty applicants-the
largest number in several years to
ask for the examination--haye given
notice of their intention to take the
test. The regular examination of ap-
plicants for nurses certificates will
be given Jan. 81, % and %. Ninety
two have already indicated their in
tention to take this examination.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
To Sue Motor Company.

Clear Lake, Jan. 21.-Several suits
have been filed against the Colby
Motor Company, which has been sup
planted by the Standard Motor Co.,
and more will probably be started by
the bankers of northern Iowa who
hold notes against the Colby Com
pany amounting to approximately
$500, 900. John Walsh has been ap'
pointed temporary guardian of his
mother, Mary Walsh, the widow of a
pioneer, who was left 100000. Ii
is said that she has signed large
number of Colby notes and IL suits
are started her entire fortune will
be wiped out.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Eoruer Evades Officers,

Waterloo, Jan. 21.-Officers are
looking for Glenn Wilson who last
might at $50, secured marriage Ii.
cense and was married to Miss Eliza.
beth Sanderson, and left at midnight
to spend his honeymoon in parts I'M
known. A request was received by
Sheriff Shores from the sheriff at Ko,
komo, Ind, that Wilson be held as he
was wanted for forgery at that place.
The wedding was to have been held
to-day but Wilson hurried it along and
escaped arrest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Clear Streets at Midnioht

indianapolis, Ind. Jan 2l.-Midnight
is to be the dead line for respectable
ity in indianapolis. Such was the
order issued by Samuel Perrot. super.
intendent of police. Providers found
on the streets after ~ o'clock are to
be regarded as suspicious characters
until they prove their responsibility.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Fiancee Gets Half Of Estate.

New York, Jan. 2l.-Half of the es-
tate of Richard d. Landlord, vice-pres-
ident of the Southern railway, who
was found dead in his Brooklyn home
from gas asphyxiation, is bequeathed
to his fiancee, Miss Nellie Patterson,
in the will which was filed for probate.
The other half is given to his mother.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
FIELDER IS AGAIN GOVERNOR
New Jersey Executive, Who Resigned
to Make Race, Is Inaugurated
Executive.

Trenton, ". j., Jan. 21.-Leon Tay-
lor, the youngest man who ever oc-
cupied the governors chair. relinquish-
ed his post in the executive office here
and left the stage set for the Inaugural
ton of James F. Fielding as governor
at noon. Mr.. Taylor, who is barely
thirty years old, was a railroad brake
man not many years ago. He took
Office when Mr.. Fielder, who followed
President Wilson in office, resigned to
make his race for reelection.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Catholic Church Planned.

Fort Dodge, Jan. 21.-To replace
the present structure built in 1897,
the parish of Sacred Heart, the Rev.
ed to build new Catholic church to
cost between $4,000 and 100000.
1t is thought that construction will
begin this year. The edifice the con-
gregation now occupies is frame
structure and was designed to be
used only temporarily.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
No Candidates in siaht.

Davenport. Jan. 2l.--With no candi-
dates in sight, the republicans met
here to-day to nominate for congress
for the Second Iowa district, Joe r.
Lane, district committeeman presid-
ing. 1t was rumored that A. F. Daw-
son, former congressman, would run
but he denied this. The indications
are that Chas. Thomas of Maquoketa
has the best chance for the nomina-
ton TO succeed the late !. 8. Pepper,
for which the democrats yesterday
nominated Henry volner Of this city.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
VIII Clean Up York Business.

Newton, Jan.21.-Attorney for the
Citizens State Bank of Colfax, of
which the late NJ. B. Wheelock was
cashier, today secured writ of at
tachment on the grocery store of G..
H. York of Colfax for $4,000. York
was overdrawn at the bank for $780,
900 when Wheelock disappeared. The
papers are now in the hands of the
sheriff and will probably be served
today. This action will clean up
York's business, according to his
friends
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
HAITI TROOPS ARE ROUTED
Rebels Overwhelmingly Defeat Gov.
eminent soldiers-Minlster of
War Fiees on Steamer.

Cape Haitien. Haiti, Jan. 21.-The
P.aitien government troops we're over
whelmingly defeated by the rebels and
fed In disorder after a terrific battle
two miles from this city. The minis
ter of war took refuge on board the
steamer Quebec.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
EUGENICS LAW IS ILLEGAL
Wisconsin to Garry Contest to the
Supreme Court Following Decision
by Judge Eschweiller-

Milwaukee, Jan. 21.-Judge Esch-
weller in the suit to test the eugenic
law declared it is unconstitutional.
The state will carry the case to the
supreme court. The action was be-
gun by Albert Peterson, who was re-
fused medical examination by doc
tors
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Russia Seeks Japan as Ally.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 21.-Russia has
opened important diplomatic negotia-
lions with Japan, with the object Of
forming a treaty of alliance. it was
learned. 1t is believed that any treaty
which is nego Iated would be directed
against China
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Railroad Sold.

Dubuque, Jan. 2l-The Chicago, An
amosa & Northern Railroad was sold
to-day to Geo. B. Caldwell and Louis
Myers of Chicago for $252,000, the
amount of Judgment against the road.
The property represents $350,000 in
bonds and 100000 in stock. The fail
ure of the firm of Peter Kline & Co,
had a great deal to do with the affair.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
state Bank Ordered Closed.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 2l.-The Lock
ney State bank OF Lockney, Texas.
was ordered closed by the state bank
ing department because of a $4,000
shortage. An attache OF the bank IL
charged with embezzlemsst.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Held for Granddaughter With Auto.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 2l.-Mrs. Pearl
Johnson, a society woman of st. Louis.
vas charged with nanslaughter in a
warrant issued by the assistant circuit
attorney after he had read the testi-
nony before the coroner's jury which
held Mrs. Johnson responsible for the
death OF Andrew Freeman, a street
cleaner, who was struck by Mira.
Johnson automobile.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Water Lines Passenger Meeting.

Buffalo, N. Y. Jan. 21.-The Inter.
national Water Lines Passenger asso-
citation began its annual meeting this
afternoon at the Lafayette hotel,
George C. Wells presiding. Among
the subjects under consideration are
the See America First" movement.
limiting the size of baggage and the
opening and closing dates of the sea-
son of navigation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
prisoner Escapes Jain,

Des Moines, Jan. 21.--F F. Allison
who was arrested recently by u. s.
officers on the charge OF breaking into
a box car. broke Jail at Indianola
where he was being held for inyesti-
cation. At the supper hour he knock
ed down the guard and escaped,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22

Calumet, Mich.-Louis Moilanem.
thirty, believed to be the worlds
largest man, is dead at his home at
Hancock, Mich. He was seven feet
eight inches tall. At one time he
travelled with q circus.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
z q. To BE Electrified

Centerville, Jan. 21.-Arrangements
have been completed today whereby
the Centerville Light & Traction Co.
becomes the owner of the Southern
Iowa Traction road between here and
Abba, a distance of thirty miles. 1t
will be electrified and placed in OPP
GRAFTON by July l.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Farmer Suicides by SHOOTING.

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 21.-C, +. RE
dial, aged 65, a farmer living near
West Union, committed suicide by
shooting himself while Respondent
He had been brooding over the loss
of barn by fire last August and this
is thought to be the cause of the sui
eide. He leaves a wife and two chill
dren
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
California Has Snow Record.

Truckee, Cal, Jan. 2l.-Truckee Is
emerging from one OF the heaviest
snowstorms in 20 years, The cham.
Der of commerce has put 100 men at
work breaking roads to Bonner Lake
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Newton Pastor Called From KeokuI

Newton, Jan. 2l.-The local Con-
gregational church has called Dr.
George c. Williams of Keokuk to ac-
the vacancy of DR.. George H. Kemp.
DR.. Williams has accepted the call
and will take charge March 1. The
Rev. Mr.. Williams has been at Keo-
kuk for eight years, where he has
just succeeded in erecting and pay
ing for new church.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
CONGRESSMAN Smith Upheld.

Washington, Jan. 21.-By unanim-
GUS vote the house committee on
elections rejected the claim of Claud
S. Carney, Democrat. OF Kalamazoo,
Mich, to the seat held by J. NJ. C.
Smith, Republican.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Brakeman Breaks Back.

Centerville. Jan. 21.-Jack Norris,
la brakeman on the Burlington Rail-
way, received broken back today
when he was knocked under the
train. He will die.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Mothsr Kills Self and sab..

Pawtucket. r. l., Jan. 2l.-Mrs.
Nathan H. Studley. one of the lead
ing matrons OF this city. killed her
self and her four-year-old boy,
Studley, with illuminating gas.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
MItchell as ImmIoratlon chief.

Washington. Jan. 21.-John Mitch.
ell. second vice-president OF the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. probably will
be the next Commissioner OF Immigra-
ton at llew York.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-01-22
Earmer commits sulclde.

Noblesville. Ind. Jan. 2l.-John
Reyis. aged forty-iye. farmer OF
near Demipg, committed suicide by
shooting.
The Washington times., 1914-08-29

maize chiffon which is cut TO long
| point at the center of the back
II Il bodice has a cape collar, the
Gladstone or other type of outstanding
collar is not necessarily done away
with. Quite the newest type of Glad
stone collar extends up from the Eton
or waiStcoat, and the cape collar may
cover the waistCoat in the back. \ Gin
namun-brown velvet waistCOat which
covers a blouse of white chiffon and
! lace, has ar outstanding collar of the
brown velvet and elongated cape sailor
ficfu is draped over a blouse it extends
way be,ow the belt line in the back.
Embroidered chiffon collars are used en-
waists of plain chiffon.
The long ankle-length cape of the
Italian officer or the Neapolitan wrap
are repeated in the flowing draperies
which hang from the shoulders of the
shoulders and dispense with the neces-
sity OF sleeves: Gowns, elaborately
trimmed in pearls. crystals or the new
tinSe!. almost invariably show an enoT-
nous cape of light contrasting chiffon.
which floats behind the wearer like
cloud. Perhaps the cape introduces the
cnly odd trimming note of the whole
robe. for a sea-green chiffon shawl may
be caught to a gown of coral satin
yelled in lace, or a panne pink wrap
may float behind a gray-blue model
trimmed in cut steel
Many of the new tailored waists with
raglan lines have chiffon overblouses
waistcoat blouse will be very popular
this fall. One of Roman striped grcs-
grain has revers at the top and bottom
CT the front. and these reveal a tiny
vestee of white pique.
Copyright 1914. Newspaper Feature Service
The Washington times., 1914-08-29
Cleaning Out the Medicine Chest
By MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK.


which can be bought in all sizes,
and which will make bottles uni
form, and il well marked. save time
in handling.
II there are such supplies as gauze
and absorbent cotton, they also can
be kept in alright glass Jars far
better than in the opened carton,
which does not protect the con-
tents once opened The housewife
fitted the inside of her cabinet door
with q small strip of wide tape
divided into sections. Into each
pocket she slipped the several rub
Der nozzles, eye-dropper. etc. which
are always falling off a shelf. Then
she wrote out and had typed a list
Of poisons and their antidotes, and
tucked this on the inside of the
closet. She found. too. that there
were great many unnecessary ar
ticles In the chest-that II had be-
come "catch-alr" during the sum-
mer.
At thif time. too. she renewed one
or two N brushes. laid In a sup
ply Of y. placed IL on the top
shelf where II would harden, and be
near at hand when needed She also
laid in some drugs for special use
for winter. and saw that the "euerx-
ency tray was all filled and IN
readiness for the many bumps and
cuts there would be from summer
playtime.
When she had finished hits oui.t
work on the medicine chest, she felt
one big step had been taken In
house-cleaning.
Copyright, 1914, BY Mrs. Christine
Frederick