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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
S|ECEL is FOUND GUILTY OF
M|SDEMEAN0R, NOT FELONY

at 5000. Siegel must appear before
Justice Clark in Geneseo at that time
and if his creditors have been substan-
TALLY provided for, further action on
the prison sentence will be taken.
The offence is violation of the law
passed in 1912. In finding a verdict on
this charge the jury took course out
lined by Justice Clark in his final in
structions. He said he had serious
doubts as to the validity of the grand
larceny charge, but left it to the jury
to decide as to SiegePs guilt or inno-
cence of the less serious offence. The
jury retired at 7.30 and gave its YER
dict shortly before midnight, after
coming into court at II o'clock for in
formation in regard to the misdemean
or statute.
"a misdemeanor," Judge Clark told
them, lis committed if it is establish
ed that the defendant made a false
statement on which money was obtain
ed. Whether OF not the money was
checked out from this fund is of lit
tie Importance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

New York, Nov. 23.-William
Rockefeller, Standard Oil millionaire,
petitioned this afternoon the Federal
court to dismiss the indictment charg-
ing him and 20 other former New
Haven railroad directors with GRIMM
al violation of the Sherman law The
clerk who drew the grand jury panel
Mr.. Rockefeller charges. is residen.
of New Jersey which is not in this
federal district.
This and "other reasons" are given
by Mr.. Rockefeller as reasons why
the indictment should be dismissed
Other directors and former directors
filed demurrers.
Earlier in the day counsel for the
p men had requested the court to
grant an extension of time for final
plea until tomorrow. This request
has been granted notwithstanding the
demurrers and Mr.. >Rockefeller's Pc
tition was filed this afternoon. Mr..
Rockefeller's motion to dismiss Is
contained in plea of abatement in
which he questions the validity Of
the indictment.
John l.. Billiard also put in a plea
of immunity on the ground that he
had appeared as a witness before the
Interstate Commerce Commission at
it's inquiry into the affairs of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road Pleas in abatement similar 70
that filed by William Rockefeller were
entered for Robert w. Taft. Charles T.
Brookar William Skinner and James
S. Elton.
Counsel for A. Heaton Robertson
and James S. Heminway presented
demurrers, giving Is reasons why the
defendants should not be bound by
law to answer the indictment. Among
the claims made in their behalf are
assertions that the acts set forth in
the indictments do not constitute an
offence agains the United States; that
the government sought to charge de-
PENDANTS with unlawfully combining
and conspiring to monopolize trade
and commerce: and that inasmuch
as coynbination and conspiracy are dis
tinct offences. the charge is void by
the dunicatioH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
No Clash Results

The evacuation of the city was eff
1ected without any clash occurring be-
tween the Americans and the native
army. The Mexicans marched in on
the heels of the departing troops. but
no serious disturbance of the city,s
peace was registered during their en-
trance.
Residents of Vera Cruz, who had
heard of threats made by followers Of
Cen villa and others opposed to Gen.
Carranza that they would resist the
occupation of the city by Aguilar's
troops, breathed more freely as the
Carranza soldiers moved nearer and
nearer to the center of the city. Teh
only unpleasant incident connected
with the transfer of authority was
higher than the men in the ranks of
either army and so had no effect on
the general situation. General Carran-
"a was quoted by representatives here
as being displeased with the method
used by the Americans in delivering
over the city.
Occupation of the Mexican port, in
reprisal for Huerta's insult to the flag
at Tampico. has cost the United States
more than score of lives. some in
battle and some from disease and.
according to some estimates, as much
as $10,0o0,0O0. But Mexico will be ask
ed to pay no indemnity. Administration
officials want that fact to stand out
as an added evidence of the disinter-
ested friendship of the United States
for her Southern neighbors.
General Aguillar personally raised
the Mexican flag over the municipal
palace at 6 o'clock tonight.
General Aguillar personally raised
the Mexican flag over the municipal
palace at o'clock tonight COM
pany of infantry was drawn up in
front of the building during the cere-
mony. A large chowd in the plaza
gave prolonged cheers as the national
colorS were unfurled.
General Aguillar in statement rel
alive to the evacuation sal:
II am well satisfied that this day has
ended SO peacefully. The Mexicans are
pleased to have shown the whole civ
ilized world today that Mexico is a
cultured nation and are well satisfied
with the whole affair. / appreciate the
efforts of the American people and
the government which made it possible
for the occupation to end this way"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
SEC'Y GARRISON REPLIES TO CONC.
GARDNER ON NATIONS DEFENCES

to me to be the only wise and proper
one of the departments and Con-
gress, whomsoeyer and whatsoever the
committee expresses a desire to have
from this department will be immedi-
ately furnished it, Until otherwise add
vised, will not offer myself to the
committee or approve of anyone else
under me doing so.
With respect to your suggestion
that the testimony of myself and the
officers will disclose a state of facts
SO astonishing as to challenge the at
tention of the country / can only say
that practically every fact which
Or any officer would feel free to dis
close is now availavle to the public
and has been SO for long time. 1 do
not know of any fact which it is nee
essary to consider in order to reach
a wise conclusion that is not the sub
ject of reports or communication read
lily procured by you or anyone else
interested in the subject matter.
While debating the above your let
ter dated from Hamilton, Mass, Nov.
II, 1914, was handed me- 1t reached
my office this morning. The purpose
of this latest communication is to ask
me to go before the committee What
l have said above fully states what l
believe is the position that | should
take in this respect. Immediately upon
being advised by the committee of its
desires / SHALL as above stated,
promptly comply herewith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
MINIMUM WAGE
Law SUSPENDED
BY JUDGE CATLIN

St. Paul, Nov. 23.--Holding the mini
mum wage law passed by the 1918 Min
nesota Legislature to be unconstitutional.
Judge Catlin today handed down de-
cision ordering a temporary injunction
against State Auditor Iverson and men,
bers of the minimum wage commission
from expanding further money. The
ruling also suspends the order of the
commission fixing minimum wage for
women and minor workers which were
to become effective today.
Judge Catlins order makes the law
ineffective until the case has been tried
on it's merits. His decision will be ap-
pealed to the supreme court
The actual working of the law would
be apt to increase immortality If morals
are dependent upon wages Judge Cat
lin asserted in the ruling.
The law was held to be unconstitution-
al because it delegated the legislative
powers to an appointfve commission and
placed in that commission discretion
as to whether there should be a mini
mum wage. The second constitutional
ground on which the court based the de-
cision was the abridgement of the right
of the individual to contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
FIND BODY OF
BOY | 0 ST IN
BERWICK SWAMP

Berwick, Me-, Nov 23.-The finding
of the frozen body of Fred Brown, the
11-year- old son of Mrs. Lavina Brown,
in swamp ON the West Lebanon road
six miles from here was reported to-
day. The boy left his home Friday
and evidently became confused on
account of the numerous cross roads
in that section. Searchers found sew
eral places where he had fallen in the
snow. At one place his footprints in
Dictated that, while going toward home,
he turned and went in the opposite d.
rection which finally brought him to
the swamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
BELIEVE
70 LOST
AT SEA

San Francisco Nov 23.-Ffve men,
bers of crew of life savers trying
to reach the steam schooner Hanalei
caught on Duxbury reef nine miles
north of san Francisco were drowned
tonight.
Two of the Hanalei crew were
drowned late today while trying to
make their way through the surf with
lines. Several of the passengers swan
to safety
There is little hope of saving the 63
others of the passengers and crew,
according to reports from steamers
standing by trying to aid.
The Hanalei's back is broken, it is
said. The schooner was bound from
Eureka, Cal, to this port.
Sixty-two men and women and one
infant We're still clinging to the slop-
ing decks of the fast breaking schoon-
er. A thick fog prevented relief
ships from aiding the Hanalei and
when darkness closed in it was real
lied that the only possible hope Was
to get line out from shore.
A crew Of the Golden Gate life
saving station started to the scene
with a life line throwing gun. The
wind brought Neutrality-suspicious. cries
from the people on the doomed boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Anxious Over Duties

Mr.. Jusserand also inquired what
disposition had been made of the
$1,000,000 in customs duties collected
by the American forces which evac-
uated Vera Cruz today. He was in
formed by Acting Secretary Lansing
that the money was taken away by
Gen. Funston's forces and no decision
had been reached as to it's Disposition
French bondholders have a lien on
virtually all the customs duties at
Vera Cruz. French bondholders fear
&c that if the customs fund were CIV
en- to General Agullar. who took pos
session today in the name of Carran-
"a, the obligations would be ignored
1t is virtually certain that until
government is recognized in Mexico
the funds from Vera Cruz will be
kept by the United States.
Acting Secretary Lansing gave the
two ambassadors the substance Of
state department dispatches, which
said that while the residents of Mex
leo City We're in panic last Friday
and Saturday, fearing that the city
would be sacked and looted by forces
OF Zapata and villa after the Carran-
"a troops withdrew, conditions since
then had changed for the better and
the capital was quiet. The ambassa
doris had receive0~ word from their
ministers in Mexico City dated about
the same time that the dispatches
to the state department were filed,
giving a very pessimistic view of the
situation.
The British legation wired that
circular was being distributed, an
nouncing ON the evacuation by the
Carranza forces, the Zapata and Villa
forces would begin period of loot
ing. Acting Secretary Lansing said
that while the department had heard
of these circulars there was nothing
to schow by whom they were issued
and he was strongly inclined to be-
lieve they were the work of enemies
of both Villa and Zapata.
Many Washington officials were Of
the opinion that the arrival of the
Villa forces in Mexico City probably
will end all approximations and place
the city in better order than it had
been in months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

Geneseo, n. ". Nov. 23-Henry
Siegel the New York banker-mer-
chant charged with grand larceny,
was found guilty of misdemeanor in
the verdict of the jury returned
shortly before midnight
The case was given to the jury to-
night and the abrupt closing of the
defence came as surprise this after
noon when John B. Stanchfield chief
counsel for Siegel announced his eli
ent would stand on the testimony of
the eight character witnesses already
sworn
Justice William w. Clark at once
sentenced Siegel to pay a fine of $1,000
and to serve 10 months in Monroe pen
itentiary. Stay of execution of the
prison sentence was granted until the
second day of June and bail was fixed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

Washington, Nov. 23.-War depart
ment officials possess no Information
which they feel free to disclose, as
to the state of the nations defences
which has not already been made pub
lie. according to letter addressed by
Secretary Garrison to Rep.--A. P
Gardner of Massachusetts, MrgsGsaFyi-
ner introduced a resolution providing
for Congressional investigation of the
military situation in the United States
at the last session and has written
the secretary regarding his appear
ance was witness during the proposed
hearing. Mr.. Garrison's letter says in
part:
Il note that you express the hope
that l will be the first witness be-
fore the committee, that Assistant Sec
rotary Breckenridge will likewise con-
sent to give his testimony and that
you have invited a number of army
officers to testify. 1 do not think it
seemly for me to offer myself to the
committee, nor do l believe that the
assistant secretary would think il
proper for him so to do, and I feel
sure that officers should not place
themselves in the position of volun-
teering information or views to Con-
gress or one of it's committees.
Il am not, as you must be aware,
standing on any question of technical
procedure or insisting on any partic-
ular form of red tape method. l am
simply endeavoring to do what seems
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
WILSON PUzzLING over MEANS FOR
REDUCING Govt EXPENDITURES

Washington, Nov. 23.-President Will
son is giving careful consideration to
means for reduction of government ex-
penditures next year because of the
European war, it was learned today,
and is aiming toward budget sys-
TEN to coordinate expenditures and
income.
Mr.. Wilson plans to give more at
tention to appropriations hereafter
than he was able to do last year be-
cause of the press of other business.
In his writings before he became
President he advocated a budget sys-
tenn, including the presence in Con-
gress Of the secretary of the treasury
to explain, the administrators esti-
mates.
1t is expected that the President will
refer to this question in his forthcom-
ing measure to Congress and will give
particular attention to it in confer
ences which he is to begin soon with
congressional leaders in regard to the
program for the short session. The
President has already discussed ex-
penditures at several cabinet meetings
and impressed upon the secretaries
the necessity for economy. He has
been told, however. that the beginning
of new governmental activities, such
as the trade commission and the fed
eral reserve bank system, will neces-
state some new appropriations. The
activities 70 the short session really
opened today when the House appro-
priationsh committee began hearings
on the District of Columbia appropri-
alton bill. A sub committee will begin
work next Thursday on the legislative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Representatives Declare
He Does Not Like the
Methods Of Ameri-
cans Captain Hill
Denies Interview
Communication Is Cut
Between Mexico City
And Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz, Mex, Nov. 2s.-The Mex-
lean flag is again flying over Vera
Cruz. Brigadier General Funston and
his command of 5000 infantrymen and
marines which was landed here April
30 last, got underway this afternoon
and Gen. Candida Aguilar's men as
sumed charge of the city. The United
States transport Cristobal, bearing
the first contingent of the American
brigade, left the dock at 1.50 p. NJ,
bound for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
U-18 RAMMED
AND SUNK OFF
NORTH SCOTLAND

London, Nov. %, 11.25 p. M.-The
secretary of the admiralty announces
that the German submarine boat U-18,
which was reported off the north coast
of Scotland this morning, was rammed
by a British patrolling vessel and
foundered.
The patrolling ship rammed the sub
marine at 1920 o'clock this afternoon.
The us was not seen again until
12O when she appeared on the surface
flying white flag. Shortly after this,
she foundered just as the British de-
stroyer Garry came alongside. The
destroyer rescued three officers and %
of the submarines crew, only one be-
ing drowned.
The names of the German officers
captured are: Capt. Won Henning,
Engineer Lieut.. Springer, and Lieut..
Nerbuerg.
The submarine U-1S of the German
navy was built in 1912. She had a
cruising radius of 1000 miles and a
speed of IA knots above water and
eight knots submerged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
100, 900 AMERICANS
OFFER FOR SERVICE
WITH THE CANADIANS

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 23.-One hum
dred thousand men in the United
States have offered to enlist in Can
ada for service in Europe, according
to Major Gen. Hughes, Canadian min
lister Of militia. He made the state
ment to the Canadian Club today in
reply to questions regarding the the
DRY that Germans in the United States
might attempt a raid across the bord--
er. Maj. Gen. Hughes said he wGs IN
favor Of accepting the men who had
offered themselves. Hundreds of
Americans. he asserted are with the
first and second contingents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
CAPT. HILL
GIVES DENIAL

Boston, Nov. 23.-Capt. Walter \.
Hill of the United States Marine
Corps tonight declared untrue a pub
lished interview which quoted him as
having said that Mexicans probably
would be burning and footing Vera
Cruz by nightfall If the American
forces left there today. He said he
had not talked with any reporter since
he came here Saturday to visit his ia
Their.
Capt. Hill expressed the opinion that
the alleged interview was garbeled
account of a personal conversation.
He said he had told friend that there
might be trouble in Vera Cruz when
the United States forces departed. He
added that he had made formal re-
port to this effect to his superiors in
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
PORTLAND next
MEETING PLACE
maine C. A. R.

Portland. Me, Nov 23.-Although it
has not yet been officially announced,
the Council Of Administration, G. A.
r., in whose hands is vested the pow
er of selecting the place for holding
the department meetings. has decid-
ed on Portland as the place of the next
department encampment which will
be held during the week of June 13.
The meetings Of the department will
be held in City hall as will also some
of the auxiliary meetings, but most
of the latter will be held in the near
by churches. Lewiston entertained the
veterans last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
FRENCH AMBASSADOR ASKS
WHERE VERA CRUZ DUTIES ARE
One Million Dollars Taken by u. S. Interests the
French ndholders-Jusserand Calls
With Sir Cecil Spring Rice

Washington Nov. 23.-Anxiety for
the safety of British and French sub
jects brought Sir Cecil Spring Rice,
the British ambassador and Jules
Jusserand, the French ambassador TO
the state department today to learn
what the American government knew
of the situation in the Mexican capt.
tai. Reports to the state department
showed conditions as having improv-
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Conflicting Stories

Grand Duke Nicholas, commander
in chief of the Russian forces for two
days in succession has recorded par
tial successes in this great battle, aud
tonight the German general staff says
that the arrival of Russian reinforce
ments has postponed decision. BoAh
sides have expressed the, greatest
confidence in the outcome of this bat
tie Grand Duke Nicholas and Gem
eral Won Hindenburg heretofore have
been so successful in their strategy
that their adherents look upon them
as almost unbeatable.
The German papers only this morn
ing were talking Of a general Russian
retirement, despite the fact that the
Russians have been advancing stead
lily in Galicia. have repulsed the Aus
tro German attack before Cracow.
held part of the German territory III
East Prussia and were opposing Gen.
Won Hindenburg's advance on War
saw.
1t Is the same In Petrograd. All
the correspondents there declare it
is certain that Russian numbers must
tell when the Germans have reached
the ground on which Grand Duke Nj
cholas has chosen to give them bat
tie.
New German Effort
While undertaking immense tasks
in the East. the Germans according
to accounts. are preparing to launch
another offensive movement in the
West. Just where this is to be Is
known of course by the general stan
alone. 1t is believed here. however,
that they will make another effort &c
get through to the French coast and
perhaps at the same time try TO
force the line of French fortresses In
the Argonne region.
The Germans have been violently bonn
harding Ypres in Flanders, scissors In
the Aisne valley and Rheims. while
they have been making attacks in force
in the Argonne region
The French claim that the assaults In
the last named region have been re-
tradietion, say that they have been
gaining ground steadily.
Any or all of this activity may be In
tended TO divert attention from the
quarter In which the supreme attack Is
to be made, but the Allies are sure to
discover soon where they must expect
the next blow. In order to ward off the
possibility of the Germans again trying
TO move along the coast. the British
fleet has been bombarding their posi-
tons from the sea.
Turkey as usual reports victories over
Continued on Page Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
THE GERMANS LOSE DESTROYER
and SUBMARINE IN COLLISIONS
The S-124 Founders and Crew Reported Lost
The U-18 Rammed Off Scotland and
One Drowned

London, Nov. $3.50 P. MA dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
from Copenhagen says the Danish
steamer Anglodane collided last night
In the Ore Sund with the German tor
pedo boat destroyer SPA, which
foundered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Remainder Drowned

Two German sailors, according to
the correspondent, were rescued by
the steamer, seriously injured, but
succumbed to their injuries. The re-
mainder Of the crew of the destroyer
are believed to have been drowned
although report comes from Copen-
hagen that they have arrived there.
The German torpedo boat destroyer
S-124 was built in 1903. She carried a
crew of about 60 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
WOMEN TO SEE
PRESIDENT ON
equal SUFFRAGE

Washington, Nov 23.-President
Wilson today consented to see a dele
cation of Democratic women who
want to urge him to support con-
stitutional amendment for woman
suffrage. lie will receive them early
in December. The President has told
other suffragists that he believes the
question is one for the states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

executive and judicial appropriation
bill
The plan of the appropriations COM
mittee is to have these two supply
measures ready by the time Congress
conyenes Dec. Z.
Hearings on the naval appropriation
bill will begin next Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
REQUEST FOR
EXPLANATION

Washington. Nov. 23.-Major General
George Rarnett, commandment Of the
marine corps, under instructions from
Secretary Daniels today called upon
(Continued on Page 2-CoIumn q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
VIM. ROCKEFELLER AND JOHN |,
BILLIARD PETITION FOR IMMUNITY

When the pleas and demurrers had
been filed Judge Sessions said he would
permit no more delay. The whole mat
ter would come up for disposition to-
morrow morning, he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
FAIR

Washington, Nov. 23.--Forecast for
New England and Eastern New York:
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,; not
much change in temperature.