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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Clash Causes Excitement

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, February D. Considerable excitement prevails here as the result of a seriou. clash between the United States and Honduras authorities over the enforcement of a decree of Pres ident Bonlla directing the representatives of the Valentine syndicate to turn over to the government authorities the rail road wharf and other properties which the syndicate holds under lease
 The commander of the United States gunboat Petrel landed 70 marines and took charge of the railroad and wharf. Honduras troops thereupon were ordered to stop all trains and engage ambulances. The population was greatly incensed at the landing of the marines. General Lee Christmas left the capital on the 5th and is expected here tomorrow with orders to take over the operation of the properties.
 Exciting developments crowded upon each other in rapid succession, and acting upon the authority of congress. which de- cared the Valentine contracts cancelled, President Bonlla issued decree No. 2S, directing that civil proceedings be brought against W. S. Valentine of New York to deliver to the government the d inventory and demanding an accounting for alleged damages sustained by the gov ernment.
 Decree Served Immediately
 Tn decree was immediately served by the governor of the department of Cor tez upon A. c. Greedy. local manager of the Valentine syndicate. who refused to comply and asNed nshc1 1iuns: to ces q nSlnicate with Mir. Valentine
 --his request was refused and Greedy appealed to the American consul, who asked the cooperation of the commander of the gunboat Petrel. now in the harbor. The commander requested that the en- forcement of the decree be delayed "A hours until the American consul could communicate with the state department
 The governor also refused this request and demanded that the railroad and wharf be turned over to him by daybreak. Tie commander of the Petrel then landed I5 marines and placed them on the wharf and at the railroad office.
 Governor Protests
 The British, Italian. Mexican. Danish and Norwegian consuls were summono1 and through them the governor protested to the American consul and the Petrel's commander against the landing of the marines.
 These facts were communicated to Pres ident Bonilla at Tegucgalpa and he ord cred that attachments of armed troops be Immediately placed at Leguma bridge, one mile south. and at Chameleon, ? mics south of Puerto Cortez. with instructions to stop all trains.
 When this order was given a number of banana trains were out and it's en- forcement meant that several ships in the harbor would not be able to get c1r- goes Up to the hour of transmitting tho dispatch the commander of the Petrei had received no instructions and was con- templating withdrawing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Threaten Seizure of COnces- sions Held by American
 Syndicate
SEND BLUE JACKETS
 FROM GUNBOAT
State Department at Washington IS Watching Development in Dispute. Bonilla Orders Troops to Op-
 pose Landing of Marines

Tegucigalpa. Honduras. February g. Congress has declared all contracts with Valentine, an American, in connection with the Puerto Cortez railroad wharf and lighthouse, are cancelled. The con gress directs the president of the repub- lie to take possession of all the property immediately in behalf of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
REV. TALMAGE

Philadelphia. February a.-The Rev. Frank Dewitt Talmage died at his home here tonight of heart fail-i ure. He was Al years old
 Dr. Talmage was pastor of the Chambers Wylie Presbyterian church. He came here from Los Angeles. He also had occupied pull : pits in Chicago and Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Cavalrymen Arrive

Eagle Pass. Tex. February 9.-Licuten- ant Nelson and d detachment of IS cav airymen from Fort Clarke came to Eagle
 
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 agreed that in the event of the failure of Congress to approve Valentine would return the properties to the government vanced by him on account of the lease.
 Contracts Rescinded
 .'3. Before Congress discussed these contracts they were specifically rescinded by an agreement signed by Mir. Valen- tine and the government. This agree ment however, was violated by Mr. Val entine by his failure to return to the government the railroad and wharf as agreed upon.
 "A. The national Congress, acting in ac- cordance with it's constitutional powers, reflected the contracts under considera- tior and in consequence the government has the right to recover the properties.
 .'5. The contract for the l-ase of the lighthouse, made between Mr. Valentine and the government expired long ago.
 ..6. Mir. Valentine, therefore, has been in iIlegitimate and illegal possession of the railroad. wharf and lighthouse for several years.
 . ..7. If Mir Valentine considers that his interests have been jeopardized by the action of the government. he has recourse to legal means in asking whatever repar- ation he might deem convenient. ..s In consequence of the aforesaid and although we arc political adversaries of the present administration of Honduras. we believe that in demanding the delivery Of these properties and in defending the legitimate interests of the country the government has-acted correctly and with wisdom and patriotism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Washington Watchful

Washington February 9.--The stdte de- partment is watching developments in the dispute between the Honduran govern ment and representatives of the Valentine syndicate Recently the department learned that without notice to this gov ernment the Tegucigaipa authorities were about to seize the Valentine properties. ,rhe runboat Petrel waGnsent to Puerto f,ortez and sailors were landed The prop ertv was not con1scated. The only puI- nose of landing the blueiackets was to rnard against violence The question of title is to be settled through judicial and diplomatic channels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
New Orleans Stirred

New orleans, February 9.--The Cen tral American colony in New Orleans was stirred today by the news or the clash at Puerto Cortez between the American and Honduran authorities ana many expressions of resentment were heard at the action of the Amer icau aunboat commander in landing marines to oppose the enforcement of A congressional decree.
 An unusual spectacle was witnessed late today when four of the principal rolitical adversaries of President Man uel Ronilla of Honduras met here and signed a statement indorsing his atti- ture of firmness in the face of the del icate situation at Puerto Cortez Wednesday, This council of former off, ficials of Honduras comprised pr. Fol |icarpo Bonilla ex president; Dr. An guel Agarte. former minister or for eign relations, and former minister to | the court of St. James and Wash 'ington: Gen. Juan A. Paredes. former minister of council and former spe- I Icial Honduran envoy to Washington, and Gen Francisco AltschuI. former minister of commerce, agriculture and public works.
 Leaders Statement
 The statement which these we'll known political leaders of Honduras gave to the Associated Press tonight Follows:
 "In view of the cable news received from Honduras today relative to the order of the government to take pos session of the railroad, wharf and Lighthouse at Puerto Cortez, which were In the possession of w. $. Valentine, we make the following declaration:
 l. The railroad. wharf and light house are properties belonging to the government and not to Mir. Valentine
 70 Mir Valentine. in the year 1907-0s,
 flebrated two contracts with the gov
 Frment of Honduras, by the terms of which he was granted limited opera lQr's lease Of the said railroad and wharf
 Rntracts which say constitutional re-
 )Irement had to be submitted to Con
 for spproval. and. 1t having been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Pujo's Resolution

The Pujo banking and currency con- mittee resolution was referred to the rules committee. It sets forth that the "committee is desirous of securing full and complete information regarding the banking and currency conditions of the country, for the purpose of deter mining what legislation is needed" and authorizes it to sit as whole or by sub committee during the sessions or recess of Congress and to compel the attendance of witnesses.
 There are no specific references in the resolution to the control of money by financial groups and their domina- tion of railroads, industrial corpora tions, national banks and the New York stock exchange and clearing house, such as contained in the Henry resolution, refused by the caucus.
 This resolution has been introduced by me upon my own responsibility and reflects only my personal views" said Representative Pujo, after the confer ence of the democrats.
 Much Loose Talk
 There has been much loose talk by uninformed persons about monopolistic control of financial conditions in this country. Should such conditions exist, no doubt, Legislation along proper lines will not only be recommended by the committee on banking and currency, but will be enacted by the House The monetary system of this country in my judgment, is a scientific and not po- litical question. It should be- investi- gated and considered along those lines'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Much Loose Talk
CAUCUS CHEMICAL
 BILL NEXT WEEK

Washington, February 9-The dem ocratc bill to revise the chemical sched- ule of the tariff will be presented to a caucus next week.
 The ways and means committee has de- cided to report it ahead of the proposed revision of the sugar tariff. Consider ation of the measure in the House prob ably will follow the disposition of the military and agricultural appropriation bills
 The chemical schedule as it comes from the democratic members of the ways and means committee will contain number of increases in duty upon articles classi- fled as luxuries, such as perfumes. fancy soaps, toilet waters and the kind.
 Upon many articles of more common use including common interest parts cf paints and industrial formuaes the rates have been cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Other Mexican Actions

m connection Wltn lne pTopOSeu tN - p.dition to Juarez the state department h art that Mexico intended not alone to replenish the garrison opposite Fl Paso, but to pour q post of troops into northern Chihuahua for a general mil l. itary movement there. 1t was indi- cated that while the rebels might not object to d regarrisoning of Juarez, thus avoiding foreign complications, they might offer armed resistance to a movement aimed generally at the trou- be zone.
 Refugee officials of the Diaz regime in Mexico cannot be extradited from the United States for executions or other acts which they may have ordered while holding positions of authority. This was the virtual meaning of the state de- partment's position, made known today in the case of Andreas Garza Galan and Nicardor Valdez, ordered extradited by United States commissioner recently at San Antonio, Tex.
 Reverse Ruling
 The state department will reverse that ruling on the ground that the of lenses of Galan and Valdez, claimed by the present Mexican government to have been murder in causing the death of Maderista sympathizers in the last rebellion, were in reality political in their nature, and therefore not ex- extraditab1e according to the present treaty with Mexico.
 Galan became conspicuous in the closing days of the Diaz administration as leader of the Cientihco element allied with that regime and was charged shortly alter Madero was suc- csssfu in the battle of Juarez, Mex, with conspiring to assassinate him. The case against Messrs. Dunne and Devil Hers the two Americans who figured In the alleged plot had been dropped by the Mexican authorities. but efforts were continued to bring Galan before a Mexican tribunal
 No Increase in Troops
 While advices to the war department t continue to report a condition of gen eral disorder throughout Mexico, no orders have been issued as yet for the actual increase of the force along the border line.
 It was also declared at the war de- partment that there was no intention at the present time to increase the border patrol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Deeply Interested in Problem

Governor O'Neal has become deeply 'n- terested in the convict problem. This is probably due to tho fact that since nis inauguration he has had to go to the depths of several important contracts, ths technical terms of which are not readily grasped by laymen.
 1T am interested in seeing that the state gets A fair return for the services of It's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Pujo Is Emphatic

The committee is a. unit, said Repre- sentative Pujo, chairman of the bahklns and currency committee, today, Tn the decision that Mir. Bryan must explain to us exactly what he meant"
 This is what MT. Bryan is credited with saying about the committee concerning which the democratic members wish 10 question him:
 'Democrats beware of the money trust Having failed in it's effort to prevent an investigation. it is now trying to force an investigation by the banking commit tee The fact that the money trust wants that committee intrusted with the inVes- tigation is proof positive that 1t thinks it can conrol that committee"
 In marked contrast to the proposals made by Representative Henry of Texas chairman of the rules committee, for an investigation of the money trust was a resolution introduced today by Repre- sentative Pujo, eliminating all specific ref erence to the money trust The Pu1o resolution was approved by the majority members of the committee, to which the democratic caucus referred most of the inquiry. Representative Vreeland, rank ing republican member of the committee, first Intellectually attempted to have the republican members invited into the com tn{ttee rteeting. aas'7'es ss sS@s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
COIquitt Protests

Governor Colduitt of Texas pointed out to the state department In his message today that residents of El Paso were apprehensive that rebels at Juarez, Mex. might resist the entry of Mexican troops from American terri tory and precipitate battle, endan- gering American lives and property. Secretary Knox assured Governor Col quilt that no permission would be granted until the matter had been care fully studied and indications tonight were that 1t would be adjusted in n leisurely diplomatic manner Advices r ached here that no troops had start cd on the proposed expedition and none would do so until the question had been decided.
 The state department practically had completed arrangements for the expe- dition, instructing the treasury to notify it's customs officials and the war de- partment its border patrol that the troops might be expected within few days. The orders were similar to those issued last year in connection with the sa fegaurdng of the irrigation prof ects of Americans in lower California. but 1t was pointed out by state depart ment officials tonight that in the latter case A specific purpose was mentioned and understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10

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Will Be First Witness in Probe of the SO-Called
 Money Trust"
REPRESENTATIVE
 PUJO IS EMPHATIC
Bryan Alleged to Have Charged That the "Money Trust" Thought It Could Control Committee.
 Implications Resented

Washington, February Civilian Jen- nngs Bryan will be the first witness 10 be summoned before the House committee on banking and currency to testify in the money trust" investigation, which the democratic caucus, repudiating MT Bryahs demand for a special committed referred to standing committees of the House.
 MT. Bryan trod on the toes of the dem' ocratic members of the committee when he recently declared that the. money trust thought it could control the com mttee. The committee insists that Mr. Bryan must explain what he meant, not withstanding the fact that the Bryan ad- herents in the caucus Wednesday night offered resolution, which was adopted' expressing confidence in the integrity or their colleagues on that committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Diplomatic Complications Arise on Account of Gov.
 COlquitt's Protest
CANNOT EXTRADITE
 OFFICIALS OF DIAZ
Slight Improvement in Revolutionary Situation Indicated at Mexican Capital-Americans ir lntc-
 rior Are Fleeing to U. $.

Washington, February 9.-Diplomat lc complications arose today between the state of Texas and the t4ited States government on the one hand and the Mexican government on the other which temporarily at least will not allow Mexico to move any troops over Amer ican territory in connection with her revolutionary disturbance.
 Secretary of State Knox tonight made further inquiry of the Mexican government asking the specific pur- pose of the military expedition for which permission Is sought to travel from Eagle Pass, Tex, to Fl Paso, Tex,
 in order that points in northern Mexico. to which international railroad com munication has been cut by rebels. may be reached.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
JEALOUSY TO Be OVERCOME
Unpleasant Temperament That 10 Ger.
tain In the End to Destroy Friend
ship and Love.

Jealousy spoils pleasures and de.
stroys friendships, therefore 1t is most
necessary to overcome Jealous tenn
permanent. One frequently hears how
to overcome sensitiveness, but how to
fight against jealousy is seldom told
us.
It can manifest itself In numerous
ugly ways and 1t Is not an easy thing
to fight Who has not felt its painful
proddlng? But one must remember
that neither friendship nor love can
stand jealousy's eternal friction, 80 the
sooner one eliminates 1t from ones
character the more certain one Is of
keeping both love and friendship.
Take what Is yours and do not wor.
ry over what is given some one else.
II there is to be any comfort in social
life or in the life of those who must
work, every twinge Of Jealousy must
be crushed out. The personal element
must be done away with at all times
and We must all learn to make our.
selves as efficient as possible In our
various walks In life. To live for and
think Of others is always help; and
added to this we must forget ourselves
except In our efforts to improve our
minds and our lives.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
MAKES PRETTY TABLE COVER
Monks Cloth AppIlqued With Llnen
Figures ls One Of tho Best Forms
Yet Devised.

The woman who is interested In
needlework as employment for the
long winter evenings will enjoy max.
ing table cover or scarf OF monks
cloth appliqued with linen figures.
Cut the cloth the size you desire Of
very dark green shade and baste In
two.inch hem all around for a square
cover-and at each end on a scarf
then cut out fancy figures from nat
ural colored linen, using either flowers
simple In design, leaves like the
clover and oak, hearts, circles or small
triangles.
Baste these on the cloth Just above
the hem and sew them fast by button.
holing around with rope floss In a
burnt-orange shade. One clever girl
made a table scarf, cushion cover and
window curtain to correspond for her
room at college Of monks cloth ap.
pliqued with figures representing
books, dumbbells. Indian clubs and va.
rious things associated with college
life.
One advantage Of the work Is that 1t
is quickly done and when finished is
very attractive.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08

those times, and said that l ought to
have an operation. Iwould not listen to
that, and when friend of my husbands
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham' 3 Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, l was willing to take it.
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it too. l can do all my own house.
work, work in the garden and entertain
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
in the week. Iwish I could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. Mrs.
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, that
bearing down feeling, indigestion, and
nervous prostration, after all other means
have failed. Why don't you try it? :.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
UTILIZING ODD BITS OF LACE
Beautiful Table Cover May Be Evolved
From Scraps That Otherwise
Would Be Thrown Away.

A lovely, II somewhat costly, table
cover recently seen In one of the shops
suggested one Of the numerous ingcni.
GUS ways now in vogue OF employing
satisfactorily any scrap Of lace or
needlework one happens to have in
the house.
This table cover or tea cloth, about
sixty inches square, In ecru linen, was
cut out round the edges into four
blunt corners, livided by four van.
dykes. Between each peak was In
serted, point upward, three-cornered
specimen Of fllet lace, while larger
ones, peak downward. were sewn along
the base Of the blunt corners.
A lace insertion framed the center,
filled at the corners with q motif Of
broderie anglaise, crossed with bars
and connected with powderings Of the
open work! Each OF the four sides Of
the frame was tipped with a diamond
medallion in fllet lace, and round the
outside edges Of the linen square was
a white linen fringe with spaced tas-
sells.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
DIDN'T THINK SHE WAS TIRED
Mr.. Jlnks' Mean inslnuation When
Young Lady Dlspossessed Him
of His Seat.

THAT was adding insult to injury"
said Representative Mann. the minor
ity leader Of the house, apropos Of
political squabble. 1t reminds me Of
young Jihks.
Late one night young Jinks sat In
crowded trolley car, and, when
girl he knew got aboard and stood
directly in front Of him. he made no
sign. His face hidden by his news
paper, he pretended that he didn't
know the girl would like to have his
seat.
After a while she spoke.
"Good evening, Mr.. Jinks.'
Why, good evening"
give been to the Primrose social
dance
Indeed
"Then, after pause, she added:
cts wonder, Mr.. Jinks, you
wouldn't offer me your seat!'
"Jinks then got up. He was very
angry. He said, as he hooked himself
to strap:
az thought you wouldn't want 1t;
for as you said you'd been to a dance,
I knew you must have been sitting all
the evening"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
coIored Hand kerchIef.

The latest method Of introducing a
bright note Of color Is to be found In
the handkerchief Of the moment. A lit.
tie square Of lawn. with q border in
some bright tint, is tucked into the
fastening Of the tailormade. Great
care Is necessary, however, to strike
the correct note. The little accessory
must match some part Of the toilette.
II the hat Is trimmed with one Of the
new shaded dahlias In fuchsin tInts.
the handkerchief will be ornamented
with French knots In the two shades.
The shades Of green plume would be
repeated tone for tone.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
Spanish Lace Revived. |.

With the return to favor OF the
many old.time materials. such as
broche yelvets and golden woven tbs.
sues, there Is the return to favor OF
Spanish lace. Many afternoon and
evening toilettes, now being designed
for the Casino on the Cote d'Azur, are
showing graceful trimmings OF heavily
designed silk Spanish lace.
Many Dalmatiques and clerical
stoles are composed Of the most beau
tlful lace. These long stoles fall In
straight panel fashion down the front
and back Of the most gracefully
draped robes.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-08
No. Altogether Appropriate.

At . church convention In Georgia
some years ago the preacher who de-
livered the convention sermon read
from manuscript. He used small
shsets Of paper. and a. he read one
hs laid II aside on the pulpit As the
sermon was long land many leaves)
ths minister. In concluding. said:
We will close tho service by the
choir selecting pmo Appropriate
hymn" And that choir, BY associa.
ton of ideas perhaps, unconsciously
sanE "Lsavss. Nothing But Leaves"