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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
COL. PATTERSON
 MAKES STATEMENT.
Says He Acted With Fall Knowledge of Colonel
 Harvey

Columbia, s. C., January 31.--Col Henry Watterson Is on his way to his Winter home In Florida today and issued the following statement on the Wilson-HAr- vey-Natterson controversy:
 Touching the Harvey Wilson letters i have to say that from first to last have been acting not only with Colonel Har- Fey's full knowledge and approval but upon his insistenee; that from the begin ming he was most impatient of delay, sending personal representative to me at Atlanta, the 2ith of December and again the same representative to Rich mond the 3lst of December urging me 10 take the initiative, that he was un. qualified in indorsing my statement of the Manhattan club incident, telegraph. ing forthwith to declare it perfect and that he was with me at the New Willard Tn Washington up 10 Sunday night last, sharing all l did and had done.
 The refusal of Governor Wilson ;o submit an issue of veracity raised n, himself to tribunal have due regard for the rights of their parties, which 1 proposed should, and I think will be re- garded by fair minded people as cone fesson that he dare not face the facts.
 As to those democrats who nave made hero of Wilson because of his bra VI with Harvey, how shall they square them selves with the Eternal Veritles, now that they learn that Wilson and Harvey arc weeping upon one another's bosoms?"
 MT. Watterson could add nothing td his statement. saying il covered the facts and he thought an interview or ampli- fication unnecessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Mammoth Cave in Danger

A delegation of Kentuckians will ap- pear before the committee on military affairs of the House of Representatives Tomorrow in support of Representative Thomas' bill making 1j00 aeres of Edmonson county, Kentucky, n national park. In this strip Is the famous Nam moth cave. The cave is covered by a virgin forest and it is feared that updn the death of the present owners, .thd great natural wonder will pass to otler control. The Thomas bill ap- prt iriates s1,OOo000 for the purchase of the tract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Herrick Is Considered

While no official statement was forthcoming today regarding the pros pective appointment of Myron T. Her rick. former governor of Ohio. To be ambassador to France unoffieially the opinion was expressed that the post was at Mir Herricks disposal if he cares to accept it. It Is known that Mr. Herrick before had an opportunity to enter the diplomatic serVlee at the top. The officials disposed To accept the report of the tender To Mir Her rick express the opinion that If he should decline the post probably would go to Huntington Wilson, assistant secretary of state. MT. Wilson de- clined to discuss the report so far as it related tu himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
MEDICATION EDICT
 OF CHINESE THRONE TODAY

ekine. January 31.-The imperial board today announces that the Empress Dow eger informed the members of tho cabi- net at thei meeting in the palace that Ire throne mad decided on a tentative so- lution of tEe abdlcation. which would as- sure peace She instructed the ministers to arrange details.
 It is believed the premier and the re nublieans arc now in complete agreement. An imperial edict foretokens ahdication.
 Ii is underftood today the imperial fam. ay has accepted the conditions laid down by the republicans and that andicatlor will be announced Immediately. At a con ference between the Empress Dowager Prince ChGn, tho ex-regent and Prince Ching, the former premier, 1t is believed % have been decided that the imperial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01

family anl princes would abdicHte if they were allowed 10 retain their titles resid- ing in Picking or elsewhere at their pleas ure, and receive annuities aggregating 3,o00000 taels. It is said the transference of power would be carried out with little loss of dignity.
 According to Chinese dispatches, the revoutionaries propose that Yuan Shi I<ai shall he president of the republic, Sen Vat Son. vice president; Tang Shao Vi, premier, and Li Yuen Heng. minister of war.
 That he may be able totmaintain order before Tho ahlieation of the throne lt announced, Yuan Shl kai is bringing troops into Picking where there are now l1.0Od at his disposal. An edct las been issued approving Yuan Sh Kais request that the marquisate offered 10 him by the throne shall not be conferred until the crisis Is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Democrats May Change

''he House democrats may change their procedure of formulating new tariff bills when consideration of the woalen schedule is reached Chair man Underwood of the ways and means conmittee said today it was possible th,t public hearings would be held. TT democrats have held no hearings of tariff matters during the present Cd Rress.
 The delay in the wool bin is due to the appropriation measures" said Mr Underwood. Tt probably will be March before we get bill before the House. We have voluminous report t9 digest and much information to con- slder before submitting the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Warship Captures Smack

Perrin, Arabia, January 31.-An 1tal- ian warship yesterday took 10 prls- oners from a native pearl fishing ves- sel and killed two of the men who tied 10 escape by swimming ashore. The warship bombarded two coast vil- hges on January 2f and January 2f. It is expected that the Hodeida will be tombarded tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

 H. Rockefeller's reply to government. l Steel corporation makes denial. ' Carnegie answers government suit.
 Steel schedule in Senate.
 Burns on stand in Lorimer probe
 Child labor bill passed. 2-EN penditure of Red Cross funds.
 Underwood club met last night. S-Dcmocrats meet In Decatur Tuesday. Gadsden plans booster train
 Underwood popular in north. 4- Editorial comment 5-Bank review optimistic
 Pay your poll tax.
 pr. C f. Reid talks 10 business men
 Peters succeeds Bonnyman.
 Decatur waterworks purchased s~Chv will lost half million. s--Society.
 Large pig iron orders placed
 iure of the garden
 Current interest and otherwise. s-- Alabama will have good team D. Bessemer bar offers criticism. io- Business men to banquet tonight. ii- Shocl felt over Alaska. IL Marl Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Penrose' s Statement

Senator Penrose in a statement tonight expressed his satisfaction that the mo- ton for instructions was not pressed.
 "If 1t had como to a vote,' said he. "it would have been defeated. The steel bill has been expedited so far at rate that has never been approached by any impor- tant legislation in the history of the Amer ican Congress. It was one of the indiet- ments against the Senate finance com mittee few years ago that public hear ings were not held, but that private per sonal information was given. Nothing done by the finance committee approxi- mated the celerity and secrecy of the House subcommittee on the metal sched- ue"
 Senator Penrose referred 10 what he said was year of consideration of the Payne-A ldrieh tariff law, and contrasted it with the present measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Dakota Democrats

Pierre, $. D.. January 3I--Demo- cratic leaders of south Dakota met in conference here today and perfected a temporary organization. No indorse- ment of q presidential candidate was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Reds Sign Mcdonald

Cincinnati January Si.-Managef |o'Day of the Cincinnati baseball team announced today that he had signed Shortstop Mcdonald for the 1912 sea son. Mcdonald is an inlelder recruit ed from Dallas, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Will Not Allow Invasion of Private Homes of
 the People
MEANS CREATION OF
 CHILDREN'S BUREAU
Myron T. Herrick May Be Ambassa- dor to France Instead of Wilson. Mir. Underwood Says Public
 Hearings May Be Held

Washington, January S1.-After amend ing the child labor bill so as to prohibit the invasion of private residences in quest of information. that measure was passed today by the Senate 54 to %. Tho negative vote was cast by Senators Bailey, Bryan. Chiffon, Culberson, O'Gorman. Overman, Paynter. Smith of Maryland, stone, Thorton, Tillman and Watson, democrats. and by Senators Bnrnham. Clark of wyoming, Gallagher, Hepburn, Nixon, Oliver, Wetmore and Works, re- puhlicans.
 The bill authorizes the creation of a bureau in the department of commerce and labor for the collection of information pertaining to the welfare of children and child life. Special authority Is given to investigate questions of infant mortality. the birth rate. or phyans, juvenile courts, desertion, diseases. occupation and other subjects.
 Subject of Contention The provision expressly forbiddng the invasion of domestic privacy by agents of the bureau furnished the principal snb- ject of contention. The point was raised by Senator Thornton Of Louisiana, who offered an amendment prohibiting agents of the proposed bureau from entering pti- vate dwellings without the consent of the occupants. In presenting the notification Mir Thornton spoke in strong language against the right of official to enter private homes. Law or no law t Is not going to be done in my home,9 he said vigorously.
 The amendment was lost by the vote of 30 to 42, but It's defeat was followed inn medlately by a similar provision offered by Senator Culberson, which failed by fha close vote of S6 to g..
 GlAS advance in inc affirmative vote en= corraf"a th4 supporters of the enaand= ment, and while MT. Culherson was fram- ing the provision in different language several brief speeches were made
 In it's new form the Culberson amend meht prevailed, 30 to a. 1t reads No official or agent or representative Of said bureau shall over the objection Of the head of the family enter any house used exclusively as family residence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Leather shippers Complain

Washington. January 3l-Ship- pers of leather from points in Ala bama, Georgia. North Carolina. Virginia and Tennessee to norih- ern and eastern states and Canada. complained today to tho intersiate commerce commission that they are required 10 pay unreasonable freight rates. and asked redress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01

New York, January 3i.-The latest statement of Colonel Watterson in the Wilson Harvey Watterson controversy re iteratIng that Governor Wilson of New Jersey, dare not face the facts" was read over the telephone to Mrs Wilson at her Princeton, N. J.. home tonight. Mrs. Wilson insisted upon hearing the substance Of the Watterson statement. She reported fl to the governor at dln- ner and he sent back word that he posi- lively had no answer to make whatever.
 The governor will leave at midnight for Richmond, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Men in Three Classes

Men are divided into three classes There are men who like their liquor. men who sell liquor, and politicians, who are on both sides of the question Mrs l. F. Irwin of Washington. Ga made this statement to the House committee on judiciary today at the conclusion of her speech urging a law forbidding interstate traffic In alcoholic drinks.
 Feathers on the hats of a hundred wom- en nodded approvingly. Representative Carlin of Virginia rallied to the defense of the men as against the Woman $ Christian Temperance union. Then a rep resentative of Missouri said he believed all were on one side of the question. He said some did not like to talk about fl. :.
 ''I quite agree with the speaker who said politicians are on both sides of the question:" commented Congressman Norris of Nebraska He was loudly ap- plauded
 Mrs Mary Harris Armour of Virginia argued against "iug laws" and spoke so rapidly that the stenographers were completely al a loss to keep aDace
 Mrs Ella McHngh of Pennsyvania said the Keystone state was anxious to throw off the shaekles of King Alco- hol."
 Mrs Ella Buehl of New York declared that 32O.000 women are looking forward tO the time when public sentiment will outlaw alcohol in the Empire state
 Ellen NJ. Stone, once a missionary in Macedonia, spoke for temperance as an example to the people of the benighted lands without a ransom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01

Mexico City, January 3l,-Pascual Oroz- O. commander Of the Mexican garrison at Juarez, has rendered his resignation to President Madero 10 return to his former occupation as a "fipighter." Al the request of President Madero, how ever. that he reconsider his resignation O. at least remain in the service of the government for flow months, "suct his country needed him., Orozco has agreed to retain his command unit March l.
 Ill his letter of resignation Orozco ex pained that he desired to quit the army solely for business reasons and incident ally gave the president some advice abou surrounding himself with disinteresteC persons in the continuance of the nation, affairs.
 Up 10 late hour tonight no offica announcement was forthcoming as to the reported revolt Of tho Juarez garrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Hearings on Steel


 The democratic steel tariff revision bill passed by the House with an aver age reduction of 35 per cont from the present law will be the subject of hearings by the Senate finance com mlttee, which probably will meet to- morrow to arrange it's programme. host of interests have asked permis- sion to protest against tho reductions.
 The absence of d report from the tar if board and the omission of hearings by the House ways and means commit tee when framing the bill will infiu- ene@ tae repnaliean sei9atcrs The pro cedure probably will be mapped out al the meeting of the full committee to- morrow.
 The expected fight on the Senate floor over the demand of Senator Reed of Mis- souri that the committee report back the bill within 20 days did not materialze. When the bill was laid before the Senate MT. Reed withdrew his motion. explain ing that he did so after comforting with some of his colleagues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
Express Rates Under Fire

reduction of approximately go per cent in the express rates of the country, il developed today. is the real desire of the shippers pressing the inquiry of the ex- press business before the interstate com merce commission.
 Several witnesses representing shippers were examined their testimony being largely technical.
 Charles A. Stckney of St. Paul declared he paid 50 cents for the express transpor- tation of advertising plates of five pounds or under which q rival association paid only 25 cents for similar service. c. w. Hillman of Cincinnati declared the Wells Fargo company made a profit on com blned intrastate and interstate business of l.54 per cent.
 Attorney Frank l.. Lyon Of the inter- state commerce commission discussed inc work of the commissions investigators during the last six or eight months The figures indicated that between 1so, and 1910 the increase of express reve- nues to the railroads was 1sf per cent while the increase of freight revenues were 132 per cent. the increase of pas senger revenue 108 per cent and the in crease of mail revenue 7e per cent. In the same period the increase in the pon- ulation of the country was only 3s per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01

jeans across the river, seized the Mex iean Central train thss was about to de- part for the capitol. and sent scouts south to blow up the railroad bridges and pre- vent troops reaching Juatez from Chi huahua or Mexico City.
 Desultory firing was heard in various parts of the city tonight. as the soldiers continued their search for loot and drove out foreigners. Saloons did not escape pillage. Street ear traffic was stopped early. The front of the Baneo Minero was broken in. but 1t is said the sol diers have been unable To break into the vaults.
 The mutineers declared they will resist the federal soldier Maderistas if they come to retake the town and will fight to a finish.
 Gus Ruhnke and Fred l.. LeyVa, em- ployes of a keno house, were wounded when the building was riddled by in- surrectns' bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-01
PenrOse Thinks the House Acted Too Hastily on
 Measure
WANT REDUCTION
 OF EXPRESS RATES
Prohibitionists Before House Commit tee Divides Men Into Three Classes on Liquor Question.
 Carlin to Defense of Men

SS Washington, Janw 2 S 1.-The day in Congress: Senate V t noon. Fight on disposi Q 9 'f steel tariff revision bill opens So
 .,s,s Detective ns.as o9 as' in lo'im'r United Shoe 0 cry company de- nounced as i'll Q conspiracy before Senate intersta nmerce committee Passed the Be. bill to create a children's bureau in the department of commerce and labor.
 Steel tariff revision bill offered tc the finance committee without discus sion. Senator Reed withdrawing his de- mand that the committee report within 20 days.
 The effort to fix a date for closing debate on the arbitration treaties failed
 Adjourned at 4.os ?. m. until p. m Thursday.i
 House met at noon.
 Congressman Berger introduced bill for government acquisition of railroads telegraph, telephone and express com panies.
 Adjourned at 5:o2 D. m. until noon Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-01
Valuable Property
at Auction

The Baxter Machine Company of leb-
anon, N. H., manufacturers Of the cele-
brated c. M. Baxter Wood Working Ma
chinery, will sell by public auction under
license Of Grafton county probate court,
at some date during this month their
factory, including the good will and pat
terms for the above machines. %
The transfer of this realty carries with
1t the obligation of a neighboring manu-
facturer to furnish to this property cleo
trio power to tie extent of Is horse
power, to be furnished and delivered at
absolutely no cost whatever during 10
hours per day and extra time when nee
essary," their own realty worth more
than $25.00O depending upon deed from
Martin V. Purmort, proprietor of Baxter
Machine Company, and contingent upon
their furnishing above mentioned power
to Martin V. Purmort and his assigns"
While this property was built and is
USED for a machine shop, it is well
adapted to any other factory purpose re-
curing above amount of power.
1t is within fire precinct protection and
gets best rates for insurance, and also Is
sufficiently detached from other prop
erty so that celluloid and other nflam-
mable hazards would probably not cause
raise of rates to surrounding property.
If interested please send inquiry to the
undersigned and get a catalogue giving
detailed description, including date of
auction, which is not fully decided but
will be within this month.
(Signed) HENRY NJ. DAY,
Lebanon, N. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-01
WEST BRATTLEB0RO
Pleasant Wedding Reception.


A reception was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
III, ii. Thurber Saturday evening to Mrs
Thurber's brother, Howard Johnson, and
his bride, who arrived at Mr.. Thurber's
Saturday afternoon on their wedding
journey. BY previous Arrangement Mr..
and Mrs. johnson were invited to tea at
Mrs. Jennie Cheney's. Early in the even
ing they were notified that some of their
friends had called at Mr.. Thurber's to
meet them so they babe Mrs Cheney a
hasty good night and went back to Mr..
Thurbers, where they found much to
their surprise a house full of relatives and
friends waiting to extend concentrations
The evening was spent socially and
several selections of vocal and instru-
mental music were enjoyed. Rev h. s.
Harrison, in behalf of those present.
presented Mr.. and Mrs. johnson several
gifts, including silver and purse of
money. Refreshments of ice cream.
cake and coffee were served.
Howard Ames Johnson of Fishers Is
West Lebanon, Me-, were married Tues
day evening, Oct. 22, in the home of the
brides mother Mrs. Ellen (Royce) Clos
son. Mr.. Johnson is a son of Mr. and
Mrs Joel Johnson, formerly of this town.
He is superintendent of the Il. NJ and
Walter Ferguson farms at Fishers Island.
The bride has many friends here, having
taught in the academy building in 1910
and 1911. While here she made her home
with Mrs. j. M. Cheney. Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson left here Wednesday for Fishers
Island
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-01
eRATTLEeoRo PERSONAL.

Miss Beryl Martin of Dummerston is visit.
ing Mrs H. NJ. Gale.
Miss Dorothy Todd was at her home in
Palmer over Sunday.
DIR. w. r. Noyes moved yesterday from
Prospect street to The Abbott.
Miss Gladys Russell has recovered from
diphtheria and has returned to school.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Brosnahan returned
Saturday after visiting in New York city.
H. II. Dimes returned Wednesday from
Athol and Orange, where he visited a week
Richard A. Brown has gone to Keene to
spend the winter with his son, Frank II.
Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred F. Clark returned
Friday from their wedding trip in Albany and
Boston.
Miss Olive Blood OF Putney began work
today as housekeeper for Pearl 7. Clapp and
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Altar returned Fri
day from visit OF week with Mrs. William
Casey in Brooklyn.
Miss Amy Weeden returned Tuesday to
her home in Quincy, Mass. after visiting
her sister Mrs. J. L. Stewart.
Miss Nellie o. Archer closed her summer
cottage, Quturkare, Ames Hill Tuesday
and returned to New York city
Mrs. Christie B. Crowell and son, George
A. Crowel, will start tomorrow for San
Pueblo, Cal, where they will spend the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Chadwick went to
New York city today. Mr.. Chadwick was
employed through the summer on the railroad
construction work.
Mrs. Z. C. Dibble returned Wednesday to
her home in Southwick, Mass, after spending
several days with her sister, Mrs. S. L. Adams
OF Western avenue.
Mrs. George Wood visited Mrs c. A. Wait
man Friday and Saturday, en- route from
North Springfield, this state to Fitchburg,
where she will live with her daughter, Mrs
Bernice Johnson.
The Republicans Of ward in Nashua,
n. H., have nominated for alderman Albert
III. Hunt, formerly manager OF the Goodnow,
Pearson & Hunt store OF this town, brother
of William L. Hunt, the present manager.
Charles Taft Hawley of Washington, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Hawey OF this town,
having passed his bar examinations in the
summer, was formerly admitted October 9 to
practice before the supreme court in the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
Mrs. Lille D. Mastin and daughter, Mrs.
E. II. Crane will give an afternoon tea at
the latter's home on Western avenue today.
Mrs Fletcher, wife of Gov Allen NJ Fletcher,
and daughter, Mrs. Charlton of Cavendish,
will be the guests OF honor.
Miss Mary Aher, who has been employed
in the bindery at Z. L. Hdreth's five years
was presented with silver sugar shell yes
terday afternoon by her fellow employees in
that department when she left the employ of
the company. The gift came as complete
surprise to Miss Aher.