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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-08-19
"I.ET US FIGGEI

On any work you want done in
line of Plumbing, Heating. RO
ing. We have had SO years pract
experience and know how to do any
and do it right.
We do our own work and buy as
as the lowest and know whether we
what we buy every time. We know
can save you money on any job larg,
small you want done, if you will "let
igger".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
ACCUSED COUPLE
 IN NEW ORLEANS Chief of Police Believes Sus- Dected Persons Are innocent ARRESTED UPON ARRIVAL Fife sellsberry and Harry corcoran Accused of the Murder of w. II.
 HeIman in Terre Haute Are
 Under Arrest.
ARRESTED UPON ARRIVAL

New Orleans, January u.-Tat Effie Sellsberry and Harry Corcoran had noth- ing to do with poisoning William H. Hell man, is the belief of the New Orleans po- lice. Helman died in Terre Haute, Ind. early yesterday morning. leaving writ ten statement in which he charged the Sellsberry woman with poisoning him while they. were dining in a Chicago res taurant before they left for Terre Haute in company with Corcoran. The Sells berry woman and Corcoran were arrested here this morning as they alighted from a Louisville and Nashville train.
 'I received a letter this afternoon ap- parently written by Helman Sunday eve, said Inspector O'Connor, head of the New Orleans police department. which. with the evidence brought out in the cross-examination of Corcoran and the woman. convinces me that they are in- nocent of any direct connection with Hell mans death. This woman isn't all that she should be; that is very plain, but she infatuated Helman and when he found that she only cared for him for what she could get out of him he brought this charge against her. That Helman was insanely jealous there Is no doubt, but the poison did not figure in the case until she left him. Was Hell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12

dun presented by Minister of Finance Kokovsoff to the cabinet before his trip in the far east and which anticipates the American proposal for the neutrsliza- ton of the Manchurian railways. Dis cusslng the Chinese pretensions to the administration of the railroad zone, which he believed to be unjust. M Kokovsoff said:
 If an insistence on our condition Is im- possible without risking a war, and we are not prepared to support our demands with arms, then the sole solution appears to be the liquidation of our concession after the expiration of the term of our contract and the completion of the Amur railroad"
 The minister's reference to the expira- ton of the term of contract is to the date 1892, after which China will have the right of purchase. Continuing, M. Ko- kovsoff said:
 Under these circumstances, the most satisfactory issue of the difficult rela- tions between Russia and China would be the transfer of the administration of the East Chinese railroad to a special inter natonal organization, each nation taking over a part of our invested capital and a corresponding share of the guarantee revenues. The date of liquidation must depend upon the construction of the Anur railway as otherwise Primerskayay prov ince would be cut on from Russia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
CRITICAL GAME
 0F DIPLOMACY. immense Trade of America With Germany At Stake RECIPROCITY SOON ENDS Germany Has Imposed Certain Duties Which Go Into Effect With American Tariff, and Trade
 Will Shrink.

Washington. January 11.-Nearly half stake in the game of diplomacy now in progress between America and Germany.
 The issue will be known within a month. On February '. in accordance with the notice given to Germany last April, by the state department, the reci- procity arrangement made under the terms of the Dingley act with Germany will expire and simultaneously the gem eral tariff rates of that country will apply to all imports from America, un- less in the short period of time inter vening Secretary Knox and the German ambassador shall be able to reach a mutually satisfactory understanding.
 At this moment the indications are that this understanding is beyond att der the stress of a bitter and costly struggle that the two nations can com pose their differences and restore their trade to normal conditions.
 America will not be the only sufferer from this rupture, for on April : next the full rigors of the maximum tariff rate carried by the Payne-Aldrich tariff act will be automatically applied to the
 vast German import trade. which in 1908 aggregated more than ono hundred and sixty millions dollars and every article of German production coming to America must pay 25 per cent increase in the duties
 Negotiations have been in progress for months between the two governments to avoid this issue but an obstacle has been reached in the demand of the state department for the relaxation of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
ENSI MERCHANTS
 FON ASSOCIATION LicenseIestion Causing Con
 siable Discussion EARLY LOSING SUBJECT Humane jety Hears Address By Officer hie Looking to consol- idatlonith Birmingham So-
 ciety-rsonaI and General.

Pursuant call issued last, week about 30 Ing merchants of Ensley met tonight the rooms of the in- ferior cournd effected a permanent organization. G. Mackey called the meeting to CT and stated it's purpose. Alderman H. Mcdowell being pres ent, was ca upon to address the meet ing.
 MT McDn responded briefly but to the poind expressed his indorse- ment of throposed organization and pledged hiest effort to further it's aims. Eleciof permanent officers was held. result in the election of Dr. D. W. Averytesident, and Louis Smith. secretary.
 The new lditions were freely dis cussed, esptly the license feature and the early eng of the stores. A com mittee of t was appointed to draft constitutional bylaws, consisting of F. G. Mac H. Keller and George R. Byrum. ey were intrusted to re- port at the,t meeting which was set for next Hay at 7:30 o'clock.
 After mudiscussion on the license proposition ommittee of five was ap- pointed to st Alderman McDowell in adjusting lies. This committee con- sists of AliPoss, F. L. Ellis, T. l.. Barrett, T. Harris and ". F. Piper.
 On motion committee of three was appointed Inference to closing at 7:SO except Sat,ys and pay days. The members aG. W. Crossett, W. A. Burger, D. fuchs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12

German prohibition against American cattle. The German government takes> the position that these restrictions, founded on veterinary and sanitary req sons. embodied in laws of general applf- cation, cannot be regarded properly as discriminatory against the United States and that it would be as reasonable to expect America to repeal or suspend the pure food low as to require the German government to disregard the pro- visions of the animal importation act.
 Just what this fight will mean is re- vealed by the statistics of the German American trade for 1908, which are the latest in the possession of the state de- partment. Germany sent to America in that year goods valued at more than s160, ,000.000, two-thirds of which were dut- fable and on these would apply the in creased tariff rate of 25 per cent.
 On the other hand America shipped to Germany our second best customer among nations, no less than $S00000,0 900 worth of products.
 Many of these will have to pay in- creased rates of duty after February I, though not all But in 1908. s2S,000, ,0C0 worth of American wheat entered Ger many and this must pay a penalty of two marks for each 100 kilogrammes this year, which would probably result in the transfer of all this trade to Argentine, Canada and Russia.
 Corn was shipped to Germany to the value of s5000.O00 in 1908 and the in creased duty that will be exacted on this staple will be marks per 100 kilo- grammes, practically a prohibitive rate. Ninety million dollars worth of cotton formed part of the exports to Germany in the same year and while this Is at present on the German free list, 1t might still be subjected to heavy duty If the German government should have recourse to It's fighting tarin."
 On the whole the effect upon Ameri- can export trade will be far greater than in the case of the abrogation of the French reciprocity agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
hane Society.

The Ensleyimane society held an in- teresting meg yesterday at the Bush school buildion Avenue c. L. A. Ben nie, special hane officer for Birming- ham, was sent and, addressed the meeting witKiew of cooperation with the Birmingl society. The suggestion of consolidai brought about lively discussion, ae Ensley society has been up-to-date, supporting, and the re- ports of tfsecretary, Mrs. W. M. Wood, showeluch actual work accom- plished.
 MT. Bennieinted out the advantage of a central yanization and suggested much good i'd be accomplished by united effort.
 On motion committee was appoint ed to investe conditions and report at the next ting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Funeral Cardinal satoIli

Rome, Janus 11.-Impressive funeral rites over thedy of the late Cardinal satolli were \ here today at the Church of St. In Lateran. There were present all tfrardinals and the of fcials of the scan, the diplomats ac- credited to thely see. members of the Roman aristocF and many Americans. The latter inchd Princess Rospigliosi formerly Miss arie Jennings Reid of New Orleans, ' was assisted by Cardi- nal Satolli inscuring the annulment of her marriags Col. F. H. Parkhurst. Cardinal yincei vannutelli pronounced the absolution the catafalque
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
WHOLE QUESTION
 IS COMPLICATED France Still Harps on the Rail- roads of sManChuria NO POLITICAL INTEREST Some Suspicion Seems to Exist in Paris That the American Pro- posals Were Not Made in
 Good Faith.
NO POLITICAL INTEREST

Paris. January u.-France's position relative to the proposition of the United States for the naturalization of the Man churian railroads was defined semi officially today follows:
 France has no political interest in the question except to remain loyal to her ally, Russia, and do nothing which might offend Great Britain and Japan. When those three powers have reached an agreement France will follow in their wake. If later an international syndicate is formed, France will participate upon the condition that she is afforded basis of absolute equality with the most fav- ored nation.''
 The Temps in it's issue today intimates that it possesses information that Secre- tary Knox's proposition for the neutral ization of the Manchurian railways was not an identical note to the powers as announced, but that 1t varied at the diff ferent capitals, notably at St. Peters, burg.
 The Temps gives as the language of the note ito place the Manchurian railroads under an economic. scientific and impar- tial administration"
 The paper declares that the Chin Chow Flu concession, obtained by Willard D.. Straight an American consul general at Mukden, and the British representative, was granted by the viceroy of Manchuria, but was never sanctioned by the Pekin government, and that therefore 1t is of doubtful legality.
 After suggesting that the American proposition might be the outgrowth of the closer relation which has sprung up be- tween Russia and the United States since Mir. Taft's visit to St. Petersburg, the Temps insists that the whole question is too complicated to expect an early solu- tion.
 Tt conforms with the nationalist policy of China" says the Temps, but fippant- ly disregards Japan's success and leaves Russia to choose between rivalry and an entante with Japan, and the Anglo-Jap- anese and the Franco-Russian alliances. Who knows, and we do not announce this hypothesis lightly, whether Japan may not present a counter proposition for the internationalization Of all the existing Chinese roads, German, English. French. Belgian and Russian? The highest Jap anese officials have already considered this project. and 1t is not necessary to emphasize it's importance to all the pow ers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Pers,i and General.

The Thread the Story club will meet tomorrow aftoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Alex Poon Avenue G and Eigh- teenth street
 Fnsley lodgfo. 165, I. o. o. F., will meet in regulsession tonight at their hall on Ninetth street. All Odd Eel ows are invit to be present.
 M l.. Jasosf Macon, Ga., was in the city todaMsiting reatives.
 Prof. Fred Erambs, director of the choir of the (rch of the Advent, has opened a rusl class in Ensley. Pro- lessor Grambs one of the best known musicians in state and ranks high as a teacherae will probably take charge of the Dir of St. Johns church in the near fue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
No Truth in Reports.

Washington, January 11.-Marquis de Villalobar has assured the state depart ment that there is absolutely no truth whatever in the published statement that he was affronted at a reception given at the White House to the diplomatic corps last Tuesday.
 It Is understood that a White House messenger exceeded his authority in some minor matter in connection with the TO- ception of the diplomatic corps, but this minister has taken special pains to as- sure the state department officials that he has no grievance and that he has made no representations on the subject to his government or anyone.
 Assistant Secretary Wilson stated today that the Spanish minister in talking with him regretted exceedingly that a mat ter of the smallest importance had been dignihed by some of the newspapers as one of consequence. The state depart ment officials are confident that tho re- ported transfer of the minister from Washington to Lisbon could have no possible connection with this so-called incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
SPANISH MINISTER
 IS TRANSFERRED

Madrid, January 1.-The Marquis de Villalobar, Spanish minister to Washing ton, has been transferred to Lisbon
 Action with regard to the transfer of the Marquis de Villalobar from Washing ton has been held up for fortnight and the foreign office stated tonight that the Spanish minister might not leave Wash ington. No mention is made by the Spanish officials of alleged discourteous treatment to the minister.
 Senor Don Luis Pastor, first secre- tary of the legation at Washington, has been promoted to be minister at Pekin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Judue Jones Sees Taft.

Washington, January 11.-tSpeciaL)- Judge Thomas G. Jones of Alabama spent some time with the Attorney Gen eral this morning and with this official called at the White House, met the President and was introduced to the members of the cabinet before the ses- sion commenced. Judge Jones Is under stood to be interesting himself in the re- tention of Marshal Judkins of the Middle district. Judkins friends think his sup port will pull him through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Fr60 Gents to $2.

The stock is causing considerable trouble to ttitizens of Ensley as un- der the Bingham ordinances stock is not alloweo run at large. This ap- plies to horshogs. goats and all oth- CT stock. c are allowed to be at large during day. However as COWS are the anis most frequently im- pounded ands the fee has gone up from 50 centD g there is much com pIaint amonIhe owners of stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Detyes Visit Ensley.

The plainothes men of the Bir- mingham pc force paid a visit to Ensley last.ht and as a result Tom Hale and < McAdory were placed under bond a charge of violating the prohibition Every soft drink es- tablishment Ensley was visited and the above ats resulted. They will be given a heas before Judge Sugg to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Sell A Association.

The Schooliprovement association of the Fifth VI held an enthusiastic meeting withrs. J. B. Simpson at her residence ona Ensley Highlands yes- terday.
 The meetinfas well attended. Plans were outlinedid a committee appoint ed to make necessary arrangements to give an attainment to raise funds for school movement work. This as- sociation hasccomplished much good in improvingle class rooms of the Minor schoold is directing efforts to beautifying grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
ItaIv Seems Satisfied.

Rome. January 1.-The Italia says that Secretary Knox's proposal with refer ence to an international court of arbitra- ton has been well received in europe, and while his suggestion of the neutraliza- ton of the Manchurian railroads appear to be a means for the settlement of the far eastern question, 1t is improbable that he can force Russia, Japan and China to adopt it should they be inclined to refuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
aue,lnoton President Resigns.

Denver, Colo, January 1.-The Re publican tomorrow will say: George E. Harris, president of the Burlington railway, has presented his resignation to the board of directors, and 1t will be sccep pted. Darius Miller first vice president of the road, will succeed Mir. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Mrs. Harrin Sells propertx

New York, suary 11-One of the Fifth Avenue ises belonging to the late E. H. Har1an, valued at $1,000,- 900 was transred today by Mrs. Hartman to dph Lewisohn. Mrs. Hartman rets an adjoining dwell ling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
PetrosIno,s Widow Pensioned.

New York January n.-The widow of Lieut.. Joseph Petrosino of tho New York bureau, who was assassinated in Paier- mo. Sicily. will receive in all saOoo year from the city of New York as pension money. if resolution passed by the board of aldermen today is ratified by the mayor. The board voted her 5000 a year to be added to the $1ooo which she receives annually from the police pen sion fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
coInq After the Woman.

Terre Haute. Ind. January 11.-- Deputy Prosecutor Whitlock left to- night for New Orleans to return with Fife Sellsberry, who is held in con nection with the mysterious death of w. F. Helman. Coroner Leavitt who is investigating the case, holds to the suicide theory. He sent Helmans stomach to the state university ar Bloomington. Ind. today for examina-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
erokla Bankrupt.

New York. luary 11.-Solomon B. Jacobs. prodi exchange broker. filed . voluntary petn in bankruptcy today, giving liailbitiesf sz4s.s42 with nominal assets of $s06,S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12

man poisoned? Oh. well, that was q matter for the authorities to determine. have formed my own opinion on that point, based on similar cases in my 40 years experience as a police officer and detective in several sections of the coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-12
Discussion in Russia.

St. Petersburg. January 1.-The Russ in It's issue today prints a secret memoran-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-12-09
NEW WATER POWER POLICY.
National Conservation Association
Considers Plan.

Washington, Dec. 8-A plan to
bring together the opposing advocates
Of federal regulation of water power
and those who stand for state regula-
ton, on water power policy upon
which both can agree, is being consid-
cred by the executive committee Of
the National Conservation association
OF which Clifford Pinchot is presi.
dent.
The object of the plan, which was
drafted by Philip P. Wells, counsel for
the association, who as former law Of
ficer Of the forest service had a large
share in devising the system of water
power regulation in natiCGal forests,
is to afford a water power platform
on which both sides of the controversy
may unite to protect the public inter
ests and at the same time encourage
the development of many millions of
horse power now going TO waste in the
mountain streams of the far west and
the great rivers of the central and
eastern parts of the country.
The basis Of the plan is develop
ment without delay, waste or the sac
rifice of other and higher uses Of
flowing water For this, the plan
holds, private capital must be aided
by the state Or nation through c0rDO-
rate franchises, condemnation of pr
vate property and licenses to use pub
lie lands and obstruct public waters.
etc. Under the plan, the power com,
panieS are TO have certainty Of tenure
for a reasonable time. and a chance
for generous profits upon their actual
investment. For the public the plan
promises good service, fair prices, ful
publicity as to costs, honest capital
iZat,on and fair rental for public prop.
erty used by the companies
1t is conceded in the plan that the
federal government has 10 Jurisdiction
unless its land is 10 be occupied, OF
nayigable rivers affected Even in
such cases the regulation OF service
and prices is to he the function u3 tn
state, leaving to the national govern
ment the duty Of securing prompt, full
and orderly development, d reasonable
time limit for the leases, publicity as
to financing and fair rentals for fed
eral property used, perhaps paying
part of the proceeds to the state.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-12-09
Personal.

A brother of Madero says the revolt
in Mexico has only begun.
President Taft urged cabinet mem
bers to slash in their estimates.
DR.. Cook says man cannot really
tell if he has found the north pole
Heads of the Cudahy department
will remove from Omaha to Chicago.
Descendants of John c. Calhoun
are striving to secure his old planta
ton.
Benjamin F. Tillman says he has
no intention of retiring from the sen
ate.
Prominent men of the country at
tended a Mark Twain memorial al
New York.
President Diaz for the eighth time
was inaugurated as chief executive
of Mexico.
President Taft told members of his
cabinet they must make further cuts
in estimates of expenses.
August Belmont testified before a
legislative committee of his effort to
kill the New York anti-racing bill.
At the age of 10S years Martha
Gammons has been declared to be
sane in the Howard county circuit
court at Kokomo. Ind.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-12-09
TO PRISON FOR SETTING FIRE
SAYS HE WAS HIRED TO DO JOB
BY OTHERS.
Several More to Face Trial in Coanec
ton With the Same
Offense.

Glenwood, Mimi, Dec. S.-Richard
Rogers of st. Paul, charged with the
burning Of store in Westport, last
June, had his hearing in justice court
and was bound over to the district
court. He pleaded guilty before Judge
Flaherty to arson in the third degree.
and was sentenced to four and one
half years at hard labor in the prison
at Saltwater.
When asked whether he had any
thing to say, Rogers said he had been
hired to do the work. He received a
letter stating that there was s100 for
him for doing certain job. He met
the man who had written the letter
and asked him what he was to do.
On arriving at Glenwood q team was
hired in the evening, and when the
men arrived at Westport he was Or
dered to set fire to the store. He did
not know until he reached Westport
what he was to do. Rogers is 10 years
old. He has no trade, he says, but
makes his money by gambling
The case of the state against Will
liam Jones was then taken up. Jones
was indicted last June by the grand
jury In connection with the same fire.
The state Is represented by County At
torney J. o. Grove and State Senator
Z. j. Gunderson. Jones is defended
by H. r. Ronning.
Indictments have also been found
against James Adair of St. Paul, who
owned the stock. and Harry Weller,
who was in charge of the store for
Adair.