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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
ENVOY PAUL
 ARRIVES IN PARIS
Gives Interesting View of Present Political Conditions in Ven ezuelaCastro Downfall Was Natural Result of Popular
 Public Revulson Against Autocratic oneMan Rule.

Holland practically abrogated the proto- col of 1894. whereby she had undertaken to prohibit traffic in arms and prevent flibustering expeditions and revolutionary outbreaks. Having thus abrogated the treaty the presence of Hollands war ships would have rendered us impotent to stop filibustering."
 M. Paul added that Castro's partisans considered the policy of the government after the departure of the president re- actionary and blow to Castro, but aroused public opinion demanded the adoption of measures designed to eradi- cate evils which Acting President Co., meg was unable to remain deaf to. The discovery of the plot and the course of events obliged Gomez to liberate the po- litical prisoners and authorize the return of the exles Tt was not" declared M Paul vigorously, "a coup detat, but only a much needed administrative de- cree authorized by the laws of the coun- try"
 What is Castros present standing in Venezuelan was asked.
 s'It is that of a man." replied M. Paul. opposed to his countrys aspirations. and whose personal politics are incompatible with those of the Venezuelan people. yenezuelans are weary of one mans domination"
 And if Castro returns to Venezuelan was suggested
 "Ah!" responded M. Paul slowly, and with a smile, that is for the people to decide"
 M. Paul expects to open negotiations with the French government within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
GARYIN ARRESTED
 FOR BUCK MURDER

Atlanta. January 1o.-Dan Garvin, 25 years old, charged by the relatives of William Lawrence Buck with his murder Saturday night, near his home in Atlanta, was arrested shortly after noon today in Chattanooga, Tenn. Deputy Sheriff Minor of Fulton county left for Chattanooga tonight and will return tomorrow with his prisoner, Garvin having expressed willingness to waive extradition papers.
 When within 50 yards of his home Saturday night, carrying on his arm small basket of groceries, Buck was fired upon, three shots taking effect, from which he died within few min utes after being carried into his home.
 Garvin married the sister of Mrs. Buck but for the past year he and his wife have not been living together, Mrs. Garvin residing at the home of Buck. Garvin Is known to have. been angry with Buck because of this and suspicion was at once directed toward him by relatives of the dead man, Sheriff Mangum was notified and he at once got into communication with nearby cities asking that Garvfn be ar- rested. He received word this after noon from the Chattanooga auth critics stating that Garvin was under arrest there and being held for the Atlanta authorities.
 The bloodhounds which were taken to the scene of the crime Saturday struck trail and followed it for more than mile and then lost it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
GIRL ASSAULTED BY
 NEGRO IN RICHMOND
After Being Twice Knocked Down and Severely Beaten by the Brute Miss Marie Louise Stumpf Is Rescued by Young
 Man and Woman Who Are Attracted by Her Screams

Richmond, January 10-1n the heart of the most fashionable district of this city, at an early hour this morning, Miss Marie Louise Stumpf; 19 years of age, daughter of B. A. stumpf, business man of this city. was severely beaten and only saved from being criminally assaulted by the timely appearance of Irvine Pool who was attracted to the scene by her cries.
 The perpetrator of the crime was Charles Gillespie, negro 2 years of age. who is now under arrest, and will be given a hearing as soon as Miss Stumpf is able to appear before special grand jury.
 The crime occurred at 6:30 this morn- ing. when Miss Stumpf was on her way to mass. The negro sprang at her, deal ing her blow with his fist, knocking her down. This he repeated when she arose, and he then endeavored to accomplish his purpose, wounding her in the face and neck with his teeth. Miss Stumpf fought with the frenzy of despair. She finally succeeded in regaining her feet and start ed to run Her screams had attracted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11

Paris, January 10.-Jose de J. Paul, the special envoy of the Venezuelan govern ment, arrived here this evening from Bordeaux and was warmly greeted by score of Venezuelans. Indeed, his re- ception was more sympathetic than was accorded Castro, ex-president, last month.
 M. Paul outlined the objects of his visit to Europe. Speaking of the relations between Venezuela and the United States, he said:
 'Venezuela hopes and expects to resume her old-time friendly connections and pro- poses to settle satisfactorily all questions pending between the two countries. The arrival of the American commissioner, Mir. Buchanan. at Caracas, was an im- portant step in this direction"
 M. Paul considered the re-establishment of a Venezuelan consular service at the French ports most important sequence in the resumption of diplomatic relations with France. Speaking of the home sit uation, he declared that the downfall of Castro was the result of a conflict be- tween the country's ambition to carry on peaceful internal and foreign policies and the policies of Castro, which were rapidly jeopardizing the independence of Venezuela.
 What was the real cause of Castro's fall?" M. Paul was asked
 'It was brought about" replied the en- voy, "by the necessity of averting a revolution. It must be remembered that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT
 AT PARTING OF THE WAY

Washington, January 0.-(special)-For several days past there have been ru- mors of a breach between the President and the President-elect.
 The Evening Times prints story to- day with the following resume
 "Is President-elect Taft deliberately unloading all the personnel, appurten- ances and inhertances of Rooseveltism and getting ready to emancipate himselt entirely from relation or obligation to the Roosevelt regime?
 "That he has such a purpose, and that his pursuit of it in making his capl- net, has led to sharp disagreement De- tween himself and President Roosevelt, is current report in high places
 ..The President-elect's refusal to n- clude in his cabinet William Loeb, Jr'' is said to have seriously piaued the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
CABINET SPECULATION
 RHYMES IN WASHINGTON

fer that the naval portfolio come to their section. because of their important navy yard interests.
 Because of the feeling that there should be a Jew in the cabinet friends of Secretary Straus are hopeful Of his retention as Secretary of Commerce and Labor. and they point to his record of accomplishments, But the President-elect Is understood to have said that he did not propose to have regard to any mans religion or creed in constructing his cabinet, but rather to the business ability of man.
 That statement has gone far toward strength ening the candidacy of Charles Nagel of St. Louis for the secretary ship of commerce and labor. Politi- cal considerations are strongly urged in his case, 1t being asserted that such an appointment would go toward land ing Missouri safely in the column of republican states hereafter
 The discovery that Secretary Wilson had already succeeded in establishing a record for longevity of service as a cabinet officer has weakened what ap- peared to be the strong hold he had upon his present position Clifford Pin chot, the chief forester, Is the only person whose name has been promi- nently mentioned in connection with
  folio, in the event that Secretary Will son Is to leave. But this recent dis covery will doubtless have the effect of bringing forth other candidates.
 Having been selected as Secretary of War when William H. Taft was the certain choice of the people as Pres ident, and consequently presumably by his advice, Gen. Luke E. Wright seems almost certain to retain his position in the new cabinet, though it is un- derstood his incumb ency will not be long.
 Postmaster General Meyer would like very much to be President Taft Sec retary of the Treasury but the friends of former Governor Herrick of Ohio, have presented his claims with such ability as to make him formidable candidate for that position Should he prevail, 1t would not be surprising if MT. Meyer were asked to accept the naval portfolio, which, indeed, would be fratifying to his native state. by reason of the existence of the navy yard at Boston.
 Other names advanced in connection with the treasury are those of James B. Forgan, one of the great financial and banking agents Of Chicago; John J. Mitchell of the same city, anoth CT well known figure in the financial world, and John w. Barr president of big trust company in Louisville. Representation of the south Is one of the points being made in favor of the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
FORTY KILLED IN
 FALLING CHURCH

Berne, Switzerland January lo.-Durihs divine service today in an ancient church ,,ear Sion the building suddenly collapsed, ,,nr,,iny the worshipers in the ruins. Prac- t;oally all the members of the congrega- tion were killed or injured. wild panic followed. those who escaped rushing throuqh the fields, shouting that an earth ouake had overtaken the village. Other villagers joined in the outcry and were with difficulty calmed.
 After an hours exertions the ire com pany of the place extricated 4o corpses, b,t ,t is believed there are still number nnder the timbers. Sixty persons were badly injured.
 The collapse of the church was caused bv the time worn pillars In the under ground crypt giving way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
WANTS INVESTIGATION.
Tawney Thinks Secret Agents Cost
 Country Too Much.

Washington, January 1o.-Representative Tawney of Minnesota said today that the resolution introduced in the House yes- terday providing for the appointment of lsnecial committee of five to investigate the inspection methods of the government does not contemplate, as has been stated an inquiry concerning the operations of the secret service
 .11,s desire is to arrive at the facts con- cernjpg the appointment of special agents and inspectors, aside from the secret serv- ioa hureau. and he has been engaged in this inquiry for several years. He points out tbe fact that while in 1896 only 166 of snch employees were carried on the roll at a cost of $1. .3Oo.oOo by 1907 the number had grown to 5000 and the expense to the government of $9, ,000,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11

President, with the result that something not far from the proportions of breach between him and Taft is declared im- pending.
 MT. Loeb is under the objection of having too much of the savor of Roose- veltism about him.
 Frank H. Hitchcock, likewise tarred with the Roosevelt stick, is to be in the cabinet, but must not continue as national chairman and his position will be a modest and minor one, rather than that of chief adviser to the next Presi- dent.
 "The whole tendency in cabinet con struction, it is broadly declared among people in touch with the great political and personal interests involved, is toward minimizing Roosevelt ideas.
 ''Thls tendency 1t is averred has dis pleased the President quite as much as has the disregard of his personal pref erences in the matter of a cabinet po- sition.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
COMMIT SUICIDE UNDER
 SENSATIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Alexandria, La, January 10.-J. A. La- Cour, young merchant of this city, com mitted suicide at his home here late this afternoon under sensational circum- stances.
 Ed Ford, negro, arrested on the charge of burning store owned by LaCour at Plaucheville, confessed to the crime and declared LaCour paid him to burn the building. LaCour was placed under ar rest today. When deputy sheriff arrived to take him to Marksville, the seat of the parish in which Plaucheville is located. LaCour secured the officers consent to accompany him home to bid his family goodbye.
 Asking that he might change his clothes he went into a bedroom and securing a small rife, sent bullet through his brain. He was dead when his wife and the officer reached him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
SAMUEL GOMPERS
 IS INDIGNANT

Baltimore, January 1o-Referring to the recent sentence of himself, John Mitchell and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers today said:
 .The granting of the injunction and the sentence imposed by Judge Wright were grossly unjust and not even a judge nor his sentence can put stigma upon my colleagues nor myself, nor make crimi- nals of us
 'The injustice of it is shown by the fact that the very things we are forbid den to do every other citizen has the right to do, and it is this we are pro- testing against"
 Mir Gompers remarks were made at a fishing shore near this city. where he was guest at an annual oyster roast given by members of the local Federation of Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS

Page 1. Twenty-Five men are dead in coal mine explosion. Girl assaulted by negro in Richmond. Blue laws are enforced in Roanoke. Cabinet speculation reyives in Wash ington. Special Envoy Paul arrives in Paris. Roosevelt and Taft at parting of the way. Turkey has had most wonderful modern ization.
 Page 2. Eventful week in the stock market. Taft will feast on Georgia 'possums.
 Page 3. Officer Wren Is fully exonerated Bessemer plans fine new church Mrs. Susan Hoffman drowns herself. Balmy weather blesses Messina. Senator Tillman will speak today. Browning murder still a mystery. Deputies indorse governments aid.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Dallas Campbell killed Building collapses on Second avenue. Birmingham has fine rating. Will Mayor Ward enter race?
 Page 2. Sheriff Van Pelt gets very busy. MT. Heflin urges cotton tax bill
 Page 8. California outlaws will fight Pacific leagues. Amateurs made many new records. Effect of decision. IIickman's opinion of the Mobile 1909 team. Tulane comes to meet team of Athletic club. Boxing versus ju jitsu skill Thompson's chat of the fighters. Young wrestlsrs arc getting busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11

the attention of Pool, who was escorting young lady telephone operator to her work, and when the negro saw Pool ap- preaching he turned and fed Miss Stumpf fell at the feet of Pool and the young lady, and they carried her to nearby residence, from whence she was removed to her home.
 About two hours after the crime Detee- tives Flournoy and Tiller discovered ne- gro at the corner of Beech and Main streets, about a mile from the scene Of the crime, having his shoes polished. He answered the partial description, and upon being arrested and searched was found to have a ring and bracelet in his posses sion which had been torn from Miss Stumpf.
 When the crime became known there was considerable excitement in that neighborhood of the city, which was soon dispelled by the prompt action of Judge Witte The judge came in person to the police station and emphatically announced that there would be a speedy trial of the negro. and that he would summon a spe- cial grand jury to indict him as soon as Miss Stumpf is allowed by her physicians to testify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11

wasbinston. January 10.-The declslon of President-elect Taft to refrain from making public the names Of the persons he has selected to be members or ms cabinet, with the exception of senator Knox and Frank H. Hitchcock, has had the effect to greatly incte cabinet gos- sip. With no possibility of an official con- tradiction confronting them, would-be cabinet builders are now free to exer- else their ingenuity and imagination to the full.
 The most that can be done is to accept probabilities as such simply, for any at- tempt to make positive statements would be unwarranted in the light of last nights announcement from Augusta.
 The one possibility of accurate informa- tion regarding the seven vacant cabinet places lies in the proneness of the friends of some of the selected persons to discuss the matter. For it is hardly conceivable that any public man would decide upon the acceptance of cabinet office with out conferring with his personal friends. Yet Senator Knox, who has been aiding lne ETtStueLt-eiSCl III IiiiS WOih oA SeoN'Ss building, on his return from Augusta yes terday, rather grinly hinted that any can didate who either personally or through his friends betrayed the confidence of the President might find that, after all, he was not on the list when the final cab met is announced. This may have some effect in restraining cabinet talk by people who are really advised.
 But, following in the line of probabili ties certain names by dint of reiteration in connection with cabinet vacancies, without developing denials, have come to be regarded as feasible
 Such, for instance, is that George w. Wickersham, the New York law partner of Henry Taft, the President-elect's brother. He has been consistently men- toned in connection with the Attorney Generalship But it should be remembered that Senator Knox is potent influence with the President-elect, and that he has the highest regard for the abilities of So- licitor General Hoyt, with whom he was in intimate relations during his own oc- cupancy of the office of Attorney General.
 The fact being conceded that the Pacific coast is to be represented in the new cab met, causes great weight to be given to the suggestion that Richard A. Ballinger is to be the lucky man, and his name has been connected with the secretaryship of the interior, though it is well known that the Pacific coast people would much pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
STRANGE MURDER
 IS DISCOVERED

Marion, Ind, January 10-A mysterious murder was uncovered today when the charred body of Mrs. Rosa Kicks, 23 years of age wife of timber buyer, was ais covered in the hayloft of barn near the residence of Thomas Wilson. 1ndica- tions are that the woman was killed and the barn fired.
 The husband of the woman, who sepa- rated from her a week ago, and Levi Sut- ton. who is charged by Kicks with alien atine his wife's affections, have been ar rested A cab driver says that he drove Mrs. Kicks and strange man to the barn at Il o'clock Saturday night
 Frank Brown, mulatto, who is charged by the police with knowledge of the affair, left Marion this afternoon. A posse of police officers pursued Brown, but re- turned tonight without capturing him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
BROTHER CHARLES
 REACHES AUGUSTA

Augusta, Ga, January 1O.-Charles P. Taft, with his wife and daughter, Miss Louise, arrived here tonight and were met at the station by the President elect and Mrs. Taft. They expect to remain here until tho President-elect leaves for Panama. At that time the c. P. Taft family may go to Cuba, though their plans are said not to be matured.
 Timothy l.. Woodruff and Mrs. Wood- ruff arrived from New York today, and are registered at the Bon Air hotel MT. Woodruff is here for an outing.
 Mir. Taft attended the St. James Meth odist Episcopal church today and went for an automobile ride in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
MEMPHIANS MOVE
 ON NASHVILLE
About 75 Go to the Capital In the h. terest of Statewide Prohibit
 ton Legislation.

Memphis, Tenn, January 10.-A special train bearing about 15O business men, al- most an equal number of opponents to and advocates of statewide prohibition. left here tonight for Nashville to aid in the furtherance of their cause before the state legislature. Those who favor pro- hibition were appointed at a mass meet ing held this afternoon. while those who oppose the proposed measure are com mittee appointed at a joint meeting of the different commercial organizations of Memphis held Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
Body Is Discovered.

Anniston, January 10.-(Special 1.-The first evidence of murder which is said to have been committed 42 years ago by a man named Mays of Coldwater was seen in this city yesterday when a negro came to the city with parts of human skele- ton which had been excavated from the is said that the negro was murdered by MT. Mays following dire threats upon the latter's wife, The body was buried under the barn, it is said, and was never dis covered, although several persons arc said to have been aware of the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11

poano,,e. January 10.-Mayor CutchehS order to the police department 'o enioio every law and ordinance was carried ou' today. No cigars. cigarettes, tooacco' fruit confections, toilet articles or o'her were sold. One cigar stand gave away cigars to all it's patrons.
 rha ,o,ice halted all milk wagons, drays. wagons. ice cream wagons and street ha cks. and took the names of the drivers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
MRS. BARR HELD.
Trained Nurse Charged With Larceny
 From Patient.

New York, January 10.-Charged with the larceny of jewelry worth $9Oo from the home of patient, Mrs Lulu M. Barr. a trained nurse, who said her home was in Nashville, Tenn, was arraigned today In police court and held in 5000 bail for trial.
 Mrs. Barr said, according to the police, that she had studied under pr. Foster Potter of Nashville, and that her husband was now a resident of that city. In court today she asked for jury trial on the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
Teeth Cause Insanity.

Cleveland, January 10.-In trying to prove his theory that original instincts as well as many nervous disorders and even insanity are caused in numerous in- stances by defective teeth, Dr. Henry Upson, a Cleveland neurologist, has al- ready produced marked beneficial effects on patients at the Newburg Insane asy- lum, 1t is said, by simple dental opera tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
An Interesting Rumor.

New York, January 1o.-There has been keen interest in railroad circles today over the report from Omaha that E. H. Hartman had gained controlling inter- est in the New York Central lines and was already exercising his power in the direction of the affairs of the road by officiating as chairman of the executive committee William c. Brown, president of the road, said You can deny, for me, in every particular the report from Omaha" MT. Hartman refused to be interviewed on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
RIJ]E LAW ENFORCEMENT
 IS RABID IN ROANOKE

and owners of the vehicles. The number of all street cars and the names of the motormen and conductors running them were recorded, and the numbers of freight trains running through the city not haul ing perishable matter were noted.
 The anti-spitting and all other ordi- nances were rigidly enforced
 The mayors order was accepted good naturedly by the people, and there were no clashes between citizens and officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-11
Harmon Goes In Today.

Columbus, O., January 10.-Gov Andrew l.. Harris, republican, will give way at noon tomorrow as Ohios executive, to Judson Harmon, democrat, of Cincinnati It is expected that fully 100000 visitors will witness the inauguration There will be a parade in which 2.oO0 marchers will take part.