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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS

A day and night bank has opened in
Boston. being the first bank in Boston
which will be open to depo>itors at all
times of the day and night except sun
days and holidays.
With liabilities of S6l.1G2 and assets
of S312J. Herbert l.. Grogan of Boston
and New Castle y. H., lumber dealer.
filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy
at Boston.
The Republican city committee of
Boston spent $l2,o44.5l in the recent
state campaign in Boston. according TO
the statement of Treasurer Murchle,
filed at the city clerks office.
The directors of the Connecticut Mu
tua Life Insurance company of Hart
ford voted to do no new business in
Wisconsin after Dec 81.
Twelve cows with other live stock
and 30 tons of hay were lost in fire
that destroyed the large barn of Eli
gene c. Hussey at DanverS. Mass. The
blaze was caused by IN overturned
lantern. and the loss is 5000
The frst-class battleship New Hamp-
shire will be given her standardization
trials over the Rockland (Mel course
on Dec. 10.
The body of Thomas Hardy. aged -,
Maiden. Mass, contractor was found
in brook.
Paul St. Onge. 70 years old, was
Killed by falling down stairs at the
home Of his son-in-law, Jules Bari
beault. at Spencer, Mass.
Mrs. Alexander Paul of Uxbridge,
Mass. was fatally burned by her
clothes taking fire from kitchen stove.
She was taken to hospital, where she
! died.
An open switch is said to have been
the cause of u collision of trains at At
tleboro, Mass. when a passenger train
ran into the rear of a freight which
was standing on siding. With the ex-
! ception of one passenger, no one suf
/ fered any severe injury.
Rev. George T. Mahoney. pastor OF
st Charles Roman Catholic church.
Woonsocket. II. L., died after an illness
of several weeks. He was 81 years old
and was born in Providence.
Title to the Island Of Campohello. op-
posite PASSPORT, Me-, has passed to a
summer resort corporation composed
entirely of New York men.
r,i headache DR.. Miles Anti Pain Pills
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Brutal Treatment of Indians

Washington. Dec. 16-Senators Tel
Ter, Curtis and Lafollette. composing
the committee which investigated the
affairs of the Kickapoo Indians, will
report to the senate soon the names Of
several parties alleged to have dealt
fraudulently with the Kickapoos who
emigrated to Mexico and who disposed
of their lands ut Shawnee. Okla. The
report says that the conduct of a clique
in getting the valuable lands owned by
the Mexican Kickapoo Indians was
criminal and brutal In the extreme"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Close Call For License

North Adams, Mass, Dec. 1S.-The
city election was lacking in interest ex-
cept in one or two minor contests.
Mayor Stafford Rep.) was elected for
a fourth term. receiving I'LL votes, to
Gratis elected one member of the school
board, and one of the seven councilmen
chosen. all the other Republican candi-
dates being successful. License was
carried by the narrow margin of 80
votes. as against majority of 334 last
year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
immediate Attention Demand ed

London, Dec. 1S.-The crisis in Per
sia has been receiving the attention of
the British and Russian foreign offices
for some time past. the official advices
from Teheran having pointed out the
seriousness of the situation. Immedi-
ate attention was demanded, and the
two governments already have decided
upon joint action to settle the differ
ences between the shah and parlla-
ment and to prevent the trouble which
is threatening throughout the country
In this they hope to be given a free
hand and they rely upon the repeated
assurances of Prince Won Buelow, the
German chancellor. that Germanys in
terests in Persia are not political but
purely commercial
Should Intervention to prevent an
uprising become necessary it is real
lied that the project would have to be
carefully considered in order not to in
terfcre with the interests of other pow
ers, but. to use the words of an official
of the foreign office, there will be no
Sinking of the responsibilities under
taken when the Anglo Russian agree
ment has been signed"
Russia might be called upon to move
troops across the frontier, but only in
extreme necessity, such as for the pro-
lection of foreigners or their property.
Within her sphere of influence Great
Britain would land troops. relying upon
the presence of her warshlps in the
Persian gulf to overawe anybody.
In the contemplation of trouble. the
officials cannot comprehend any power
objecting TO these measures. arguing
that they would tend to the protection
of not only the commercial interests OF
Great Britain and Russia, but those
of all nations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Three Score Men Are Believed
to Have Persisted
BUT FOURTEEN ESCAPED
Work of Rescue Retarded by Masses
of Dsbris In Mine and Crowd at
Its Opening Disaster Occurred In
One Of Model Collieries OF Alabama

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 17.-Advices
from Yolande indicate that about sixty
men met death in an explosion in the
mines at that place yesterday. The
work OF recovery is slow, although
hundreds of miners from adjacent min
ing camps are present to assist. Only
twelve bodies had been recovered up to
dark. The cause of the explosion has
not been officially determined. The
mine has been pronounced free from
gas by state inspectors, and it is sup
posed that the explosion was caused
by dust. For two hours after the ex
plosion it was impossible to venture
even near the mouth of the mine, so hot
was the air that rushed out.
The mines go down something like
1900 feet The force of the explosion
was made known outside by the dust
and timbers that were blown out In
great quantities. destroying small
buildings nearby and landing some dis
lance away.
Officers OF the mining company i'm
mediately took steps to rescue the men
inside. The fans were started and
other means were employed to elmi-
nate the bad air Within an hour four
teen men had crawled out of the mine
and their description of the interior con-
ditions was terrible. Several of these
men were severely burned
The work of rescue continued slowly
last night because of the debris in the
mines and the large crowd of women
| and children at the opening. The ex-
| plosiOn is now known to have occurred
in either the fifth or sixth right en-
| trance. All of the bodies have been re-
covered from these entries and some of
them are so horribly mutilated that
identification is almost impossible.
According to Superintendent Huck-
abee. the explosion was due to windy
shots. Huckabee had just made a tour
of inspection and congratulated some
of the men on the good condition of
their rooms \ few minutes after
reaching the top he saddled his horse
and was about to 20 for days hunt
when the explosion occurred.
The Yolande mines were among the
model colleries Of the Birmingham re.
gion. Non-union men were employed
exclusively. but everything possible
had been done to insure the content
ment of employees. Yolande is situated
on a beautiful hill and all the houses are
painted white. with green trimmings
giving it an air Of picturesqueness and
healthfulness unusual in mining quar-
terS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
An Appeal For Aid

Fairmont. w. Va. Dec. 16-The
permanent relief committee, headed by
Governor Dawson. to provide for the
widows and orphans in distress from
the recent explosion at the mines of
the Fairmont Coal company at Monon-
gah have prepared an appeal for funds
which is being sent to chambers of
commerce and kindred organizations all
over the country.
All checks should be made payable
to the MonOngdh mines relief commit
tee, J. 4. Sands. treasurer. Fairmont,
w. Va.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
DROWNED IN BATHTUB
Call For Bank D rectors' Meeting
Upon Death Of Cashier

Upon Death OF Cashier
North Attlcbbro. Mass. Dec. 49,
Frederick f.. Sergeant vice president
and cashier of the jewelers. National
bank of this town, and prominently
Identified with many business enter
dence. was found dead In the bathtub
at his apartments by his wife last night
According to Medical Examiner Hol-
den. death was due to accidental drown
ing.
When the news Of Sn.geant's sud- en-
death became generally known there
was an Informal meeting of several OF
the banks directors held in the bank
offices and lasting until late hour.
They got into communication with AL
bert ii. Wiggin, president of the in
stltution. and also president of the
Chase National bank of New York city,
and acting upon his instructions from
that city the bank reopened for bust
ness as usual today, with Assistant
Cashier Carpenter as cashier.
A call has been issued for a meeting
of all the directors in the bank today. at
which National Bank Examiner Cur
rier will be present to go over the bank s
books. Currler made regular exami-
nation OF the banks books last Mon
day. at the same time that a regular
meeting of the banks directors was be-
ing held, and apparently the accounts
were all right
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
USE OF "UNFAIR" LIST
Forbidden by Injunction Against
American Federation of Labor

American Federation of Labor
Washington. Dec. 1S.-Of far-reach-
Ing Importance to labor and business
interests throughout the country was a
decision announced by Judge Gould of
the equity court Of the District of Co
lumbia, enjoining the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, with its membership
of 100000 or more, from boycotting
the Bucks Stove and Range company
OF st. Louis and from printing in its
official organ the company's name In
unfair" and I'VE don't patronize" lists
The decision arraigns the action Of the
federation as an illegal conspiracy.
The injunction, while Of temporary
character, was allowed in decision
in which Gould exclusively reviewed
the case, made copious citations Of au-
thoritles, quoted precedents as to boy
colt definitions and said there was no
room for argument as to the conspir-
acy alleged being established The
question of permanent injunction
will come up probably next spring and,
whichever side wins in the final settle
ment, the case, it is expected, will be
appealed to the supreme court Of the
United States.
Judge Gould pointed out from the
bench that he had not, in his decision.
taken up the question of inhibition of
the boycott under the Sherman anti
trust law or the interstate commerce
! act.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20

Worcester. Mass, Dec. 1S.-Judge
Field fined Mrs. John Wilksie of Athol
$15 and ordered her to furnish 500
bonds to keep the peace for three
months. She could not. and went to
Fitchburg Jail. Mrs. Wilksie was ar
rested upon her husbands complaint
She weighs 205 pounds. while he weighs
but 100. He says he is in mortal fear
Of her. 1t is also alleged she tied him
to a doorpost and later chased him
around the house with hot poker
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Two Sisters Fatally Burned

Fall River Mass, Dec. l6.-While
frying to save her 6-year-old sister,
Sadie Kaicm, from the flames, Alice
Kalem, aged o. was burned to death
and Sadie was fatally burned at their
home The children had been left
RlOne while their parents Were shop
ping. In their play they upset kero-
sene lamp and the blazing oil set Sadies
clothes on fire. The mother is in Il
critical condition from the shock of the
tragedy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Gotham Viii Have Sunday Shows

New York. Dec. 1S.-The board of
aldermen passed an ordinance which
will permit Sunday theatrical exhibit
tons. with certain fea tures common to
weekday shows eliminated. Mayor
Mcclellan, it is expected, will sign it
not later than Friday, thus making pos
sible resumption next Sunday of prac-
tical!y the old order of things existing
prior to Justice O'Gorman's interpreted
ton of the Sunday closing law. The
vote was A to IS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Signa' Tow RS Obscured by Storm

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 1G.-Heayy
snow obscuring the signal towers
caused the wreck near South Worces-
ter of an express train and serious in
juries to two train hands. None of the
passengers was badly hurt The acct
dent was caused by the engine of the
express striking one of train of empty
coal cars. The engine and the eight
cars of the express We're thrown off
the track
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Alienrsts to Examine Steele

Boston. Dec. 1S.-Drs. Jelly and
Stedman, alienists. have been appointed
by Judge Raymond of the superior
court to make an examination of John
F. Steele. who shot and fatally wound
ed Edward Cohen at the state house on
Dec. ). Steele was out on parole from
the Danvers insane hospital at the time
Of the shooting and for several years
previous had been an inmate of the in.
sane hospital al Westhoro.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Rapd Spr 40 OF Measles

Wakefield, Mass. Dec. lon ac-
count Of an epidemic of measles, the
schools of Lynnfield have been closed
The first cases developed few days
ago. and the spread of the disease was
So rapid that over 100 cases are now re
ported. On account Of the large num-
Der of cases, physicians from Wakefield
called to assist the Lynnfield doctors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
To Put Manned Deer Out of Miser,

Nashua, y. H.. Dec. lS.-The Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails has engaged the services of John
B. French to scour the woods of Hills
borough county and shoot and put out
of their misery such deer as have be
come manned by hunters in the past
two weeks Of the open season. French
is familiar with the forest land through
out the southern part of the state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Prosecuted Unoer G,me Law

Calais, Me. Dee. 1S.-George John
son was fined 500 in the municipal
court for having in his possession parts
Of seven carcasses Of deer and one
moose seized on the premises of John
Miller. Johnson appealed and fur
nished $500 bonds for his appearance
before the supreme court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20

Paris, Dee. 1I.-Experts having made
a report as to the value of the jewels
belonging to Abd-El-Azlz the Sultan Of
Morocco, which agents brought here
for the purpose of raising a loan, the
officials of Mont de Pete have pa id over
on them S250.000 to the sultan's repre-.
sentatiVes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Police 8o,rd Opposes Marshal

Dover, \. H., Dec. 1S.-By a vote of
two to one the police board deposed
City Marshal McCone from his office
and appointed IN his place James b.
Adams. who has held the office of pro-
baton officer in the local court No
reasons are given for the removal and
outside the two members who voted to
remove him no one seems to know what
they are.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
r BIB dRauroad Company of Slso, 900

SherbrOoke, Que, Dec. IA. ii.
Anderson, treasurer Of the Quebec Cen
trail railway pleaded guilty to en-
bezzlement from the company and
was sentenced TO five years imprison-
ment Anderson had stolen an aver
age of $4,000 year for eighteen years.
all OF which was lost in stock gambling.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Th I'd Of Wages Loppsd Off

Concord, n. H., Dec. 1S-The mould.
ers employed by the Concord Axle com
pany in it's foundry at Penacook have
been notified that their wages will be
reduced 33 l3 percent. beginning this
week. The moulders are employed on
piece work aud are on four-day-a-week
schedule.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Life Sentence For Murder

Hartford, Dec. l4.-GeOrge Doerler.
who was charged with murder in the
first degree, was found guilty of second
degree murder by Il jury in the SUI
perlor court and was sentenced TO state
prison for life. Doerler was placed
on trial for the shooting to death Of
Mrs. Dora Luthje at her home in this
city
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Wa,f Will Be Provided For

Boston, Dec. 1S.-At last Mrs. Flor
ence Henderson of Lowell, who desert
ed her 3-months-old baby AT the High
land hotel, has found II home for tie
little waf The child will be cared for
at home here, and after the young
woman has been arraigned for her Of
Tense, suitable work will be found for
her.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Fatally Hurt on Bicycle Track

New York, Dee. l6.-Herbert Nc
Donald Of this city, the rider who was
injured ia the six-day bicycle race at
Madison Square Garden on Friday, is
dead. Mcdonald was injured in a spill
on the track and physicians sought to
save his life by an operation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Vast Army of Immigrants

Washington. Dec. 16.-Immigration
to America during the year ended June
80, 1907, was vastly greater than in any
previous year. in the history of the
United States. The number admitted
reached 1.2S5,3i9.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
The Dead at Monongah

Fairmont, w Va. Dec. 1.-Two
more bodies We're brought from the
mines at Monongah late last night.
The total number Of bodies removed is
1886. and the records show at least 10
more in the workings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Forty Two codes Recovered

Yolande. Ala, Dec 1S.-Forty-two
blackened and mangled bodies have
been taken from the YOlande mine.
Nineteen more bodies still are below.
making Il total of sixty-one victims of
the catastrophe. The rescue parties
have toiled in the mine here against
fearful odds. No one is yet able to tell
what caused the explosion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Fell and Broke HIS Neck

Milford. Mass. Dec. 16.-GeOrge ii.
Munger. conductor on the Milford and
Uxbridge street railway, died from in
juries received at Whitney's station.
Munger. in attempting to replace IL
trolley, fell to the ground, and. as the
physicians at the hospital discovered,
broke his neck. He was IL years of age
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Many SICK a, Smith College

Northampton Mass, Dec. 1.-THE
grip epidemic which recently appeared
at Smith college continues undated
Ninety-rour students have been al
lowed to go to their homes. The in
hrmary and other buildings are full OF
girls who are i'll.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Missouri Repub leans With Taft n

st. Louis, Dec 1S.-Wth but one
member out of line when the final vote
was taken, the Republican state com
mittee. in session here. adopted a resO-
luton endorsing the candidacy of Will
lam III. Taft for the presidency.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
A STATE OF SIEGE
Persian Crisis Assumes Most
Serious Phase at the Capital
AN ASSEMBLY MANIFESTO

Reactlonary Members Will Offend
Constitution to the Utmost--Gre
Britain and Russia Decide Upon
JOINT Action to Settle D Differences
Teheran, Dec. 1S.-The reactionaries
have taken possession of and now are
holding the gun square and open places
in the vicinity of the palace, while the
Constitutionalists, to the number Of
about 10000, have erected barricades
extending for miles around the parlia-
ment buildings. The latter are acting
solely on the defensive and In an or
derby manner. The rough elements are
aiding the reactionaries and several
murders and some looting have oc-
CURED.
Speaking on behalf of the nation, the
Persian parliament has issued mani
festo to the world. The present con
stitutional crisis is explained and an
appeal for assistance is made. The
manifesto, which was distributed to the
foreign legations and consulates here,
says:
when the affairs of the empire had
fallen into a hopeless state, the ma
ton saw its only salvation in constitu-
donal government. The late shah
granted ii constitution and the reign
ing shah confirmed it, but persons who
under the despotic regime were accus-
toned to Cypress the people misled our
young sovereign to the belief that the
constitution was the cause of the pres
ent troubles.
THE nation wants to do nothing that
will disturb peace. but in view of the
attack of the reactionary members of
the government it will defend the con
stitution. its only hope. to the utmost.
By means of this manifesto the Persian
nation makes known the actual cOndi-
ton Of affairs. 1t makes this an
nouncement to all the nations of the
world, convinced that they will show
brotheriy love to the ten million Per
SLAMS and not allow their rights to be
trodden under foot"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20

rnl headache DR.. Miles, Anti Pain Pills
Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29
Rose to the Occasion.

Secretary Cortelyou is a notable ex- ample of the man starting out in life In a modest. quiet way and rising to eminence" said a man of affairs. 'I was living in Washington in 1898, and met MT. Cortelyou then for the first time. He was filling the position of chief clerk at the White House. 1 saw him frequently and remarked his good manners, but I never ina gined that he would rise above a secretarys posi- tion. Soon after l knew him he was promoted to the office of assistant secretary to the President. It was not long before he was secretary to the President.
 When Cortelyou was appointed Post master General, many of his friends thought that was as high as he would get. But now he is Secretary of the Treasury. position demanding as much capacity as Secretary of State. And to fill the office with signal abili- ty In financial crisis, is an achieve ment indeed. Cortelyou has always risen to the occasion. People did not think 1t was In him, but the repubi- can party might search long time for presidential timber, and find no man better equipped than Cortelyou."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29

Louis are required to maintain cash reserves of 25 per cent in their own vaults. Banks in other reserve cities, 1S in number, are required to keep 9 per cent reserves, but one-half of it may be deposited in New York, Chi cago and St. Louis. Banks in non- reserve cities must maintain 15 per cent reserves, three-hfths of which may be deposited in banks in the re- serve cities. A careful study of these facts shows how and why the great bulk of the currency of the country goes to New York, to be chiefly used there in the call-loan market for stock jobbing purposes.
 This policy of concentrating bank reserves in New York is at the bottom of the troubles of speculation and wild eating that have overwhelmed the country, and perhaps Congress in seek ing a remedy may direct that a greater part of the reserves in nonreserye cities shall be kept at home even if they do not draw interest.