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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
HERRESHofF AT BRISTOL.
Inspects Materials and Construction OF
Cup Aspirant.

Bristol. r. L. Jan. 26.-Nat HERES
hoff, designer and builder of the Van
derbilt syndicate aspirant for Ameri-
can cup defender, began an inspec-
tion of the materials and constfuc-
ton of the yacht today preparatory
20 his departure for BasanHda, next
Monday. Mr.. Herreshe4 goes to Der
muda every winter -and said today
that work was progressing so we'll
on the possible cup defender that it
would be unnecessary fer him TO re-
main at home. During his absence
work on the yacht will be under the
direction of his son, \. Sydney Her
resheff The designer plans to return
about the first of April for the launch
ing of the new steel schooner yacht
Katourah. now being built at his shops
for Robert E Tod Of New York. BY
that time he expects the Vanderbilt
boat will be plated from stem to stern.
Work was begun at the shops today
on three, new yachts for members OF
the New York Yacht Club, whose
names were not disclosed. Two of the
boats will be of the popular p class
and the third will be smaller, prob
ably about 30 feet waterine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
STEAMSHIP RATE WAR
FIGHT TO THE FINISH.

London, Jan. 27.-Representatives in
Great Britain of the Hamburg-American
Steamship Line declared today that the
rate war between the German companies
is to be fight to finish. No quarter
will either be shown or expected between
the Hamburg-American and the North
German Lloyd.
The first named company is preparing
for war on all the traffic heretofore con-
ceded to it's rivals and will Immediately
resume its passenger service to the East
and the Far East, hitherto almost mo-
nopolized by the North German Lloyd,
and will also invade the South American
field.
1t was officially announced today that
the reduced steerage rates published by
the British steamship lines between the
United States and the continental ports
will become effective on Feb. l. The re-
auctions will amount to $3.50 for east
bound passengers and $40 for those
westbound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
B. & M. Situation
Serious Declares
Elliot of N. II.

Manchester, n. H., Jan. Elm an
iaddress here tonight before the mem
bers of the New Hampshire Bankers
Association, Howard Elliott. head of
the New Haven system. touched upon
Boston & Maine affairs. He declared
that the desire of the Boston & Maine
from top to bottom was
to manage the road we'll and to have
courteous and efficient men on guard
TAT all times.
1.-THE situation is serious one he
said There is no use blinking. The
flast year the Boston & Maine paid
interest it had $4,000 left over. For
the first six months OF this fiscal year
it fell behind $950,000, so you can see
that between now and the first of
sJune 1t must try to find a way to
greater saving than heretofore. II is
important in the operation to increase
Sthe earnings or il will close the year
without sufficient funds to meet it's
lawful obligations. 1t is a serious ques-
Rtion, but l believe it will be met in
some way.
Governor Samuel d. Felker criti
Ecized the past management of the
Boston G Maine with particular ref
erence to contracts made with eX
|prass companies wherein the road did
mot receive adequate payment accord
ling to his judgment for the service it
performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
MEX|CANS HELD
FOR PLOTTING
AGAINST GOVT.

Mexico City. Jan. 27-Fidenico Herman
DEE and Guillermo Mexueiro, natives OF
the state of Oaxaca, have been arrested
on the charge of being implicated in the
plot to overthrow the federal govern
ment. Both Hernandez and Mexeuiro
were once identified with the political
fortunes of Gen. Felix Diaz. None of the
others in the hands of the police Is Of
national fame. Gen. Fernando Gonzales
who, according to some of the published
report has been executed, has as a mat
ter of fact been in Europe for some time
The arrest of Hernandez and Mexueiro
tends to give strength to the rumor
which has been current here that Gen.
Diaz has a new revolution underway
Both were arrested in Vera Cruz, where
they were with Gen. Diaz when Diaz
fled the country in November. Mexueiro
was released for lack of evidence. He is
credited with having extraordinary In
fiuence in the state of Oaxaca and Her
nandez Is the man whom the Madero
government used to advantage In sup
pressing the revolt in that state. most
of the Indians laying down their arms
when he came among them.
The police continue their investigation
of the conspiracy but at the National
Palace not even President Huerta nor
any of his official family appears to be
worried.
The reports of summary executions are
officially denied. President Huerta today
carried out his program as II no dan
ger was impending. He took lunch with
the officers of the Japanese cruiser Idxu-
mo and later. accompanied only by an
aide, appeared at a cafe for cup Of
tea. f ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Presiding Judge
May Be Witness.

New York. Jan. 27-The calling of
1.-THE presiding Judge as witness for
whe defence is foreshadowed by the
action of counsel for Joseph Cassidy,
former Democratic leader of Queens
Ecounty, who was placed on trial in tho
Supreme court in Brooklyn today on
Rthe charge Of receiving a bribe for Civ
hing William Willett, Jr., once DEM
Eocratic congressman, judiciary NOM
Enation in 1911 Willatt last week was
|convicted Of having purchased his OPP
hcrtunity to run for the supreme
Fcourt. He will be sentenced on Fri
day.
Robert H. Elder, a former Brooklyn
district attorney, served the trial JUS
tice with subpoena saying he would
be called nv the defence. The justice.
krho presided at Willett's trial, at
(which the jury reached a verdict in
&i0 minutes. refused to accept the sum-
mons to appear, saying facts must be
presented in the form of sworn state
'ments giving reasons why the de-
Fence desired him to testify. Mr. Ell
der complied with this request late
to-day.
The point brought up by Cassidy's
counsel is said to be almost UMPIRE
kedented and if it were carried 1t is
believed the trial would have TO be
brought before another justice.
On trial with Cassidy is Louis t.
Walker, Jr., accused as a go-between
for Cassidy and Willett. The jury was
completed tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Pacific Coast Energies from Grip
OF Storm==High Water Damage.
At Sacramento the river climbed al

At Sacramento the river climbed al
most to % feet, the highest since 1909.
washouts have disrupted train service
in various parts of the state. Through
service between San Francisco and Los
Angeles has been impossible for As hours.
Heavy snowfalls and washouts have tied
up traffic in various parts of Nevada. A
Southern Pacific train is stalled between
Wabuska and Hazen. Several miles OF
track were swept away by high water
on the Nevada, California & Oregon road,
and tie-ups on the Virginia & Truckee
line have cut off Virginia City. Rotary
snowplows have cleared the South Pa
cific Ogden line tracks in the high Sier-
ras and snow-bound trains were released
In oregon and Washington consid-
cradle damage has been caused by
heavy winds.
With seven persons drowned, all
form of overland transportation either
tied up or handicapped seriously, six
train loads Of passengers marooned
and this section of the state damaged
to the extent of more than a million
dollars as result of the unprecedent-
ed storm which has been raging since
Saturday, prospect for relief brighten
ed with the appearance of the sun to-
day
The rainfall for the "a hours ending
at midnight was 2.96 inches. making a
total for the season of 1882 inches.
At Santa Barbara, where the greatest
damage was done, a heavy rain was
falling this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
KELLEHER'S POSITION
IN THE GRONDIN CASE.

The Associated Press dispatches
published in Monday evening ana
Tuesday morning papers concerning
the Grondin case are characterized IN
one particular as ridiculous by I. -.
Kelleher Of Waterville, VINO was men
toned. Interviewed by the Waterville
Sentinel, he said:
..It is ridiculous to say that it was
infatuation," said Mr.. Kelleher. when
| was first acquainted with her she
was about IA years of age, just a
school girl. She was a great friend OF
Miss Ida Mae Libby, who sells TICK
cts at the box office and used to come
with her frequently. On several occa-
sions she substituted in the box OIL
fee and on one occasion was pianist
at the Opera house during the an
sence of the regular musician. we
were good friends, as / was well ac-
ouainted with the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
NATIONAL home.
OFFICER of the day. Cape. Page.

officer of the day. Cape. Page
Edward a. Vose left the Branch Tues
day on pass to visit Boston.
Paul sideau reported Tuesday from
furlough passed with relatives in Old
Town.
The funeral of the late Charles A
Parker was held from the Home chapel
at p. NJ. Tuesday. Rev. ]. E. Coehrahe
officiating.
Furloughs were granted Tuesday to;
William $. Mason to Washington, D. c.
Percy II. Leonard to Kingsbury.
Cant. George I. Brown has returned to
Co. A after being confined few days in
the hospital.
Hughie A. Warren has returned to the
hospital from a pass to Boston.
George A. Swain has been sent to the
hospital for treatment from Co. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
AGREEMENT is REACHED
IN ANTHRACITE CONTRACTS.

Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-An agree
ment was reached in the United States
court today by the government and
the parties interested that certain an
thracite coal contracts involved in the
Go per cent. contract cases which the
federal supreme court decided were
in violation Of the antitrust law. in
which they constituted a conspiracy
to restrain interstate commerce, shall
be excepted from the general decree
handed down by the court as a result
of the supreme court decision.
The contracts were between the
Hillside Coal & Iron Co, and the
Lackawanna Coal CO.. UimiteD; New
York, Susquehanna & Western Coal
Co., and Jermyn & Co. Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co,
and the George f. Lee Coal Co. Della
ware, Laekawanna & Western Rail-
road Co, and the Peoples Coal Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
RULING CUTS MILLIONS
FROM R. RS. POCKET.

Washington, Jan. Exhibitions of
dollars paid annually to great indus
trial plants.-so- called trusts-by rail-
road systems in the form of allow
ances," or special services. were held
today by the Interstate Commerce
Commission to be unlawful and unrea
sonahle preferences, in fact unlawful
rebates operating to disadvantage of
similar manufacturing concerns.
Elimination of demurrage on indus
trial lines" owned by the manufacture
ing plants and claiming to be common
carriers, the admission of such indus
trial lines to the benefits of the So
called per diem arrangements" and
other practices were condemned as
unlawful. The commission held that
If they should be determined as law
full they should be extended to all
shippers.
Pointing out that the practice con-
demned dissipated the revenues of the
great railroads to the extent of mil
lions of dollars each year, the COM
mission made a significant reference
in its decision to the present move
ment among the Eastern railroads for
an increase in freight rates.
Before they may fairly ask the
general public to share further in car
rying their burdens, it is manifest that
the railroads must themselves prop
erly conserve their sources of revenue
by making every service performed
contribute reasonably to their earn
ings," the commission said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Warns Lawyers to
Be Chary of Powers.

New York, Jan. 27.-Declaring that
ali the power of government lies at the
feet of a judicial oligarchy" compos-
ed of the lawyers, Chief Justice Walter
Clark of the North Carolina supreme
court tonight in an address at Cooper
Union, warned his fellow jurists
throughout the country to take heed
lest their power prove their own I'M
doing. Justice Clark said:
The present unrest among the peo-
pie, strange as 1t may seem, is one of
the best signs of the times. When peo-
pie are content they are either ignor-
ant of better conditions or hopeless
of attaining them
The overwhelming preponderance Of
the judiciary was unexpectedly created
in 1903 by decision of the supreme
court of the United States without a line
in the constitution to authorize it, when
that body assumed the right to veto any
act of Congress they chose to hold I'M
constitutional
Vera Cruz Jan. 27.-The arrest yes
terday OF Theodore Dehesa. ex-gover-
nor of the State of Vera Cruz, is said
to be the result of the discovery of
a conspiracy, widespread throughout
the republic, having as its object a
revolutionary movement in favor of
Presidential candidacy of Gen. Eu-
genie Rascon, the former candidate of
the Catholic party for the Vice Pres
idency and later governor of Yucatan.
This doctrine was promptly seized
upon as boon by the special inter-
ests and by all who believed at heart
in the government of the many for
the few. 1t has practically made the
courts the dominant power in every
state in the Union. Whenever any
progressive statute has not been in
accord with the economic views en-
tertained by the courts, they have
generally exercised their power to
declare such statute unconstitutional
because it was not due process of
law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

San Francisco, Jan. 27-The Cali
fornia coast was emerging today from
the grip of storm that has drenched
the entire region from the Canadian
to the Mexican line. Latest reports
place the storms death toll at eight
High water has caused much damage
to property, particularly in Southern
California and railroad service in this
state and Nevada has been badly
crippled. Traffic conditions are expect
ed to improve in the next "a hours,
however.
The rainfall in the southern part Of
the state was tremendous. At Pasa-
dena the total for q hours amounted
to nearly five inches. The Ventura
river is on a rampage and many
bridges have been washed away.
Several towns have been partially
submerged and hundreds of persons
living in the lowlands have been forced
to move.
With the Kern river out of its banks
and rain still falling, the situation at
Bakersfield, was critical today. Close
watch is being kept on the levee there.
Sudden rise of the Kaweah river Is
threatening the inundation of 100 acres
of grain near Hanford.
The backbone of the storm has been
broken north of the Tehachipi noun
tains and the Sacramento and San
Joaquin rivers have cleared themselves
of an overplus of water that for a while
caused fear for the safety of several
towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
So. Africa Deports
Ten Labor Leaders,

Cape Town, Union of South Africa,
Ian. 27.-The government has decided
10 deport 10 of the principal labor
|eaders, including President Watson
Ind General Secretary Rain, of the
Trades Federation. Under a strong es-
|ort, the men were taken today from
Fransvaal to Natan and late tonight
liere put aboard a steamer which will
|ail before dawn, stopping at no port
Until 1t reaches England.
This action was taken by virtue of
hartial law which is still in force in
Natal, from which province the de-
|ortation can legally take place.
Measures will be taken to prevent the
|eturn of the men to South Africa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
DeniSOn Waits
For Government
And Loses Liner.

San Francisco, Jan. 27.-Because
the United States government was
half an hour behind The Associated
Press In giving Winfred T. Denison
of Portland, Me-, the news that MS
appointment to be secretary of the
interior of the Philippine had been
confirmed today by the Senate, ne
missed his eighth consecutive liner
for the Orient. The news arrived from
Washington at 12.44 P. M, Pacllc
coast time.
THAT gives me just Is minutes to
catch the Chi 70 Maru and I'm go
ing to try it," Mr.. Denison exclaimed.
At the liners dock he changed his
mind and decided to wait for official
adyices, which came Is minutes too
late. He asked the company to hoio
the Chi Yo but they would not per-
nit. He expects to sail Feb. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Chairman of the
Mass. Republic
State Committee.


Boston, jan 27-Edward A. Thurston
of Fall River was elected chairman of
the Republican state committee today
Mr.. Thurston succeeds Charles E. Hat
field of Newton who resigned after a
term of four years.
Mr.. Thurston is lawyer and has serv-
ed several years on the executive com
mittee of the state organization. He was
delegate to the national Republican
convention in 1905.
Mr. Thurston was elected chairman
without opposition. The fun membership
of the committee was not present.
The other officers elected were: Frank
B. Hall of Worcester, secretary; Payson
Dana of Brookline, assistant secretary
George A. Bacon of Springfield, treas
urer; Horace A Keith of Brockton,
chairman of the finance committee, and
Henry p. Field of Northampton, chair
man of the executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
End DAY OF CONVOCATlON
WEEK OF BANGOR SEMINARY.

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 27.-The second
day of Convocation week of Bangor
Theological Seminary was marked with
the same interest and held the same
high grade of utterance from the
speakers as characterized the opening
sessions. President Eaton of Beleit
college, conducted the quiet hour and
conference and he was followed by
Prof Steiner of Grinnell College,
Iowa, who delivered two lectures on
phases of the social struggle in this
nation and the ideals that were being
used in the solution of the problems.
DR.. Washington GLADDEN. of Column
bus, in reviewing recent fiction, was
hopeful in regard to it's general trend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

Joseph Cassidy, former Democratic
leader of Queens county, New York,
and Louis r. Walter, will be placed
on trial Tuesday before Justice jay
cox in the state supreme court on
charge of having accepted money to
obtain the nomination of William Will
lett, Jr., a former congressman, to be
a supreme court Justice in 1911. Will
lett was convicted on Saturday night
on a charge of paying for his nomina-
ton Sentence will be pronounced on
Willett on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Ice Shippers Lose
By Bad Service,

Washington, Jan. T.-Inefficient
Eervice furnished natural ice shippers
In the East costs both railways and
patrons vast sums annually, accord
Ing to witnesses appearing today be-
lore the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in protest against the general
per cent. advance in freight rates
demanded by the Eastern trunk lines.
The ice shippers assert that with
hroper attention the carriers could re-
HUGE the existing rates and yet reap
greater profit on the business moved.
II. W. Bahrenburg, of Hoboken. N.
l.. president Of the Natural Ice AS
ISOLATION of America, declared the
business would not stand the pro-
bosed advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.
Pile of Ties Placed on Track in ST.
Louis South End.

st. Louis, Jan. 27.-An attempt was
made today to wreck the southoound
fast mail on the St. Louis. Iron Maun-
tain & Southern Railway. which left
here at 225 A. NJ, according to infor-
nation telephoned to police headquar-
tiers.
A pile of ties, it was reported. was
placed on the track near Carondolet
Park in the South End of st. Louis
AS the train swung around the curve
the headlight showed the obstruction.
and the engineer was able to stop the
train tefore reaching it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
oUIMET's POSITION.
Much Conjecture As to Place Cham
pion Golfer Will Occupy.

New York, Jan. 27.-For the handi-
cappers of the United States Golf As
ISOLATION there is this year a very
interesting problem that will keep the
student of form guessing until the
national rating list makes its appear
ance. This is the position which
Frances Ouimet is to occupy. There is
every reason to believe that Ouirnet
will take the unprecedented jump Of
four strokes and join Jerome B. Trav-
ers at scratch.
1t will not be necessary for him to
win again the open championship or
to take the British titles to maintain
his place, which is a jump over the
heads OF about 20 players. What he
will not be required to do, however, is
to walk step for step throughout the
season with Mr.. Travers unless the
latter shows a remarkable falling off
in form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

although deploring the lost art Of Sc
rious reading On the part of the ma
jority.
Dean Brown of Yale Divinity school
gave the night address, speaking d.
rectly to ministers and students re-
garding the organization of the SER
mon.
Although primarily all the lectures
arc intended only for ministers and
students, the interest In the last few
years has become so great and the
speakers have been of such wide repu-
tation that educators and preachers
from all over New England have been
drawn by them and the attendance up
to Tuesday night had been larger than
for any previous years.
Speakers for the 1915 series will be
announced Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
National City Bank
To Join Reserve,

New York, Jan. 27.-Directors of the
National City Bank, the largest finan-
cial institution in the United States,
voted today to join the Federal reserve
system.
The vote, it was announced, was
unanimous. In the financial district
it had been known for sometime that
the National City would come into the
system, although during the early
stages of the currency legislation it
opposed certain features Of the bill
and there were rumors that it would
surrender its federal charter.
Among the banks directors are ].
P. Morgan, Henry c. Frick, James
Stillman. William Rockefeller. J. Og-
den Armour, Jacob H. sehif and
Frank Vanderlip.
Mr.. Vanderbilt is president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
ST. John r. r. Difficulties.

The building Of the st John Vallev
line has developed unusual diff1culties
in the adjustment If rights Of way.
This grows out of the fact that tfe
lire necessarily follows fer a large
part IF the mileage, the shore line Of
the river The farms along the routa
have the characteristic of the French
settlements along the upper ST, .IQan
a VERY narrow frontage and extreme
length. wary ing from 90 T. % rods IN
width and running back from the riv-
er from three to FIVE miles. Tn many
cases. these PROV incial farm owners
along the line OF the Valley road.
farm the trent Of their land and op-
crate the rear or tirnbered portion Of
it. This necessitates their having ac-
cess 10 the river, and the privileges
of this access for hauling ana trow-
ing of their Ices. makes an addl!iora.
complicat ton in the matte. II secur-
ing and settling rights OF way Gues-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

The steamer yacht Norma, owned
by Vincent Aston. is undergoing a
thorough overhauling at Port Rich
mond, Staten Island, New York, ana,
according to those in charge of the
work, the craft is to be finished about
the time of Mr.. Astor's marriage. 1t
Is thought that Mr.. Aston is having
his yacht so refitted that he will be
able to pass his honeymoon on the
sea. New boilers are being installed
and the engines are being overhauled
She will be painted inside and out and
her cahins will ha refnished.