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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

deadlock over appointments of Taft
Is unbroken.
Commercial war with Argentina is
feared by country.
Wilson begins a study of Panama
canal question.
Pardon extended Folk e. Brandt
by Governor Sulzer.
Turkey must make next move for
settlement of war.
Poincare elected President of the
French republic.
Reduction of tariff on pulp and pa
per schedules favored.
2-House committee suspends hearing
on money trust.
3-Keen interest in Cores plea to add
to the supreme court.
4-EditoriaI comment
5-Ensley citizens call on Lane. In
Bodeker's behalf.
Southern dairy car to begin tour
next Monday.
Issue pamphlet on safety in mines.
6--Society.
sports.
s-Ford is optimistic in banquet
speech.
s-wide campaign for eradicstion Of
hook worm.
l--Grains decline as provisions gain.
diSplays satisfaetory sains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

The Age-Herald tomorrow will contain
as usual long array of timely and in
teresting feature articles graphically IL
lustrated. Among those of special inter-
est will be the following:
Wellington Vandiver in his Yarns of
the Courthouse Gang" tells some stories
about women's rights.
Bill Vines strikes in an especially happy
vein in Going Into Journalism"
Hugh w. Roberts writes of part played
by Judge Thomas G.. Jones and Judge
a. O. Lane in the Posey riots.
Ralph r. Silver viii write on the Kelley
franchise and will show that that docu-
ment is remarkable in that II contains
features never before incorporated in a
southern city franchise.
Frank G. Carpenter writes on Salvador.
the smallest American republic.
George r.. Roberts, director of the
United States mint, writes a timely finan-
cal article on big Gold Horde Fails to
Check Credit Panics.'
A classic in a page is Hermann" by
Victor Hugo.
Dolly Dalrymple has an illustrated ar
ticie entitled. "A Modern Cinderella
Marion Harland writes on increasing
the Family Income at the Child's Ex-
pense."
Laura Jean Libbey writes on the sub
ject 'Is There Such Thing as Love
at First Sight?''
A matter OF uUuSudI interest Will De tne
story of newly invented dress that may
| last 100 years.
| Bernard Aston writes from Vienna about
the troubles of Emperor Francis Josephs
consoler who now needs consoling her
| self
| Hayden Church writes from London on
how an African chief saves his throne
with cast off European clothes.
! The Sunday Age -Herald's editorial feat
ure page will contain among other things
George M. Reynolds, the Morgan of
the West" by Richard Spillane: "Theol-
ogv and Medicine" by DR.. George Eaves.
and Heart TO Heart Talks by James
A. Edgarton.
The comic section in colors viii chroncle
the doings OF old Doc Yak and the
lnther funny people.
| The Age-Herald is the. only Sunday
| newspaper I'M Birmingham printing the
| dispatches of the Associated Press. the
] greatest news gathering agency In the
world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
INCENDIARIES
ARE INDICTED IN NEW YORK

vassing the city from house to house
and arranging with insured persons to
have their property set on fire. .Izzy''
became the firebug at Rubin's direction.
according to the formers statement
An abstract of ''Izzy's'' confession.
made public by the district attorney,
follows:
Ne average amount paid to him
for - fre was between S25 and $50 and
he set about one or two each week.
stein states that the public adjusters
would frequently shake down the in
sured. taking advantage of the situa-
tion and collect anywhere from so TO
so per cent of the amount the company
paid. In numerous cases good furni-
ture and good clothing were taken out
of the flat and old furniture. and in
three cases. burned furniture and old
clothes were substituted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
MANY ALABAMA CLAIMS
CARRIED IN OMNIBUS BILL

jackson county, $3.50.
Trustees Cumberland Presbyterian
church, Larkinsville, s525.
Trustees Medical college. Mobile,
$4,000.
Trustees NJ E. church. Oak Bowery.
$3.50
Missionary Baptist church, Waterloo,
$615
Masonic lodge. Bexan, Marion coun-
ty. $500.
Trustees NJ f. church, Huntsville,
$500.
There were many claims for Alabama
included in the bill passed by the House
but were striken from IL in the Sem
ate. chiefly because they were filed
over 40 years after the war. Although
most Of them had been passed by the
court OF claims.
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New York, January 1.-THE indict-
ment of three men as alleged incen-
diaries and the arrest of one of them.
Robert j. Rubin, fire insurance ad-
juster, we're developments today In the
district attorneys prosecution of the
larson trust" described by Isdor Stein.
the convict known as ''Izzy the Paint
err" stein. who was brought from Sing
Sing prison to aid the state In prose-
cutting suspected members of the
trust" told his story TO an extraor-
dinary grand jury. reiterating in sub
stance his confession to District Attor-
ney Whitman yesterday
The district attorneys office tonight
gave out a statement concerning alle-
cations OF "Izzy" .tc the jury. 1t de-
clareH 'Iz5y'' accused Rubin Of can-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
England Congratulated

Washington, January IA resolution
concentrating the British house of COM
mons and the Irish people on the passage
of the Irish home rule bill by the house
of commons was introduced in the house
today by Representative Goodwin Of
Arkansas The resolution declared that
Irish struggles" for freedom have ap-
pealed to all true Americans who love
freedom: congratulated the people of Ire
lard and the house of commons upon the
>,assage of the home rule bill and directed
khe Secretary Of state to forward copies Of
THE resolution 10 Premier Asqnith. John
= Redmond and Augustine Bierrel, chief
oec,etarysfor Ireland.
A cahlegram was sent by Representa-
>dve Donohoe Of Pennsylvania to John e.
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Washington, January 17.--(Special) }
The omnibus claims bill which passed
the Senate today and becomes law
upon the signature of the President.
carried the following amounts for Ala
bama:
tur. 1850.
Trustees Presbyterian church. Deca-
tur $4,000.
Trustees Missionary Baptist, Gravel
ley Springs, $125-
Trustees Cumberland Presbyterian
church, Huntsville. 1920.
Trustees Primitive Baptist church
(colored). Huntsville, 1909.
Erustees Oak Groys Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
THE DENVER LEAVES
FOR ACAPULCO

San Diego January 1.-THE cruiser
Denver, under orders to proceed TO
Acapulco to protect American inter-
ests began her voyage tonight. Her
crew was reinforced by 25 enlisted msE
who arrived today from the Great Lakes
training station, North Chicago.
The Denver carried 295 enlisted men
and 5 officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
PARCEL POST PROVES
TOO MUCH FOR ONE

Branchville. N. T., January 1T.-Bur-
dened with such an increase of business
since the parcel post last went into eff
feet that he found the job had become
too much for him, Postmaster Warren G..
Hursh of the local office today sent his
resignation to the Washington authorities.
Mr.. Hursh, who has held the office many
years said he had tabored with the extra
packages and Increased business for II
days and was satisfied he was not the
man for the place now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Turkish Ministers Meet

Constantinople, January f7.-After the
presentation of the note by the ambas
sadors, an informal meeting of the Tur-
lxish ministers was held at the office of
the grand vizier The discussion of the
note and the drafting of the reply were
postponed however, until tomorrow
when an official council of ministers is to
be convened
The Turkish minister informed the AS
sociated Press this evening, that the OF
toman government could not give way on
the question of Adrianople. Nevertheless,
he said Turkey was hopeful of arriving
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Establish Commercial Propaganda

Argentina 1t was further learned, Is
preparing to establish In this city a
commercial propaganda bureau similar
to that which Brazil has maintained in
this country for some years, and which
has served as a means of keeping buyers
and sellers of the two countries In close
touch.
Brazil, as a -four market for Argentina,
means much to the latter country, it was
said at the state department, and as
more and more agricultural territory
yearly is being opened up In Argentina.
the question of finding a market for
the surplus is serious one.
For the last two years Brazil has all
lowed a tariff reduction of 30 per cent
on -four from the United States and
the amount exported from here to Brazil
has increased from 81 100000 worth in 1909
to more than s3. 10000 worth last year.
This differential is in return for the large
amount of coffee. rubber. cocoa. mahog-
any and other products which this coun-
try yearly buys from Brazil, amounting
to more than 100000 worth. and on 80
per cent of which no important duty is
charged. On a number of other articles
beside wheat -four. Brazil allows differ
entails. These include watches and
clocks. typewriters, cement, pianos, school
furniture corsets and windmills. As a
result this country sold Brazil $4,000
worth OF watches and clocks last year
as against only 100000 worth a few years
earlier The same applies to some other
articles.
State department officials today ex-
pressed the hope that the threatened
commercial rupture between this coun-
try and Argentina would be averted. They
declared that Argentina now sold to this
country s3o0oo.oO0 worth of products year
ly. about half as much as the United
States sold there. and that every effort
should be made by both countries to keep
all the commerce ~they possess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Jealousy Causes Tragedy

Honolulu. January 17--Manuel Fernan-
dez entered country school room near
here today and killed his wife. the teach
err with a shotgun. Scattering shot
wounded seven children, one dangerously.
Fernandez then shot and killed himself.
Jealousy caused the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Immigration Bill Passed

Washington, January 1.-THE compro-
mise Dillingham; immigration
bill, including a literacy test for aliens,
was passed by the House late today after
opponents of the measure had kept the
House in parliamentary turmoil for six
hours The bill passed without a roll
call, although every stage of its progress
had been opposed.
The fight against the measure centered
upon the provision that would exclude
subjects of countries issuing certificates
Of character when the immigrants fail to
present such certificates. On final mo-
tion by Representative Bartholdt of Mis-
souri, to recommit the bill and have this
provision struck out by the conference
committee. the opponents of the provision
lost. 70 to 149.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
TURKEY MUST MAKE
THE NEXT MOVE FOR
SETTLEMENT OF WAR
Note of European Powers
Has Been Handed to
the Turkish Gov
ernment

London. January 1.-THE next move in
the long drawn out game of diplomacy
for the settlement of the war in south
eastern Europe is for Turkey to make.
The collective lote of the European pow
ers drawn up by the ambsssadorial con-
ference at London was handed to the
Turkish government today at Constan-
tinople.
AS the Turks for more than a week
have shared win the whole world knowl-
edge of the purpose of the note. and unof-
ficially were given diplomatic notice of
its exact contents prior to its presents-
ton, there Is no reason why the reply
should not be prompt. Their only motive
for Withholding it. it rs thought would
be procrastination. with their old hope
uppermost that something might turn up,
Intentions Unknown
Turkish delegates TO the peace confer
ence do not know the precise intentions OF
their government with respect to the note,
but they predict its answer soon will be
given and that it will afford no grounds
for accusations that Turkey is playing
for time. The expectation among dipo-
something to the allies with a view 10
having the powers make efforts to bring
| the peace delegates together again for
further negotiations. Should tins be the
case it then will develon whether the ulti-
matum of the allies is as iron clad as they
profess it TO be.
| a When Rechad Pasha, head of the Turk
| ish delegation, was asked today why the
Turks were remaining in London, he re-
piled:
! 1--WE are awaiting instructions. Last
week our orders were to leave, and there
fore we prepared to pack our belongings.
| This week the order is to wait,
Meetings Continue
| Meetings of ambassadors of the for
| eign powers continue. Tho question cf
the disposition Of the Turkish islands he S
been set aside unit. the ottoman govern
ment answers the note of the powers and
Albanian affairs are now under discussion.
A proposal has been suggested that Mon
tenegro might cede the mountain above
| Cattaro to Austria In return for Scutari,
| and as the mountain dominates Cettinie
| the capital of Montenegro might be moved
| to Scutari, which is more important
| town. Cettnje is hardly more than a vii
! lage. except for tho residence of the king
hotel and a few foreign legations.
| Elbassan may be selected as the capital
of Albania instead of Avlona, in defer
4 ence to the wishes of Austria. Elbassan
/ is In the interior and therefore could not
| be subjected to naval attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Oil Land Investigation

Washington, January 1.-THE depart
nlent of justice has begun an investiga-
tion of the alleged relations of the Usage
Indian tribal council and oil interests,
which led Secretary of Interior Fisher to
remove seven members of the council re-
Gently. The question was referred to the
Attorney General by Secretary Fisher. In
a statement at the time of removal he
charged that the council had been in
fiuenced by the Uncle Sam Oil company
and three individual applicants who had
tried to get the lease of 10000 acres of oil
and gas land comprising the entire un-
leased portion of the Usage resercation.
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EXTENDED
FOLK {. BRANDT BY
GOVERNOR SULzER
Action Taken on Ground
That the Sentence for
the Crime Was
Excessive

Albany N. Y. January l7.-Foik T.
Brandt former valet of Mortimer
Schiff, today was pardoned on the
ground that Brandt's sentence for 30
years on charge of burglary was ex-
cessive. At the request of Governor
Sulzer Attorney General Carmody made
a statement in which he said he fa-
vored Brandt's pardon mot as a mat
ter of mercy. but as a matter of cor
rection and Justice He criticised the
procedure through wlSch Br adj waa
tried and sentenced Mr.. Carnody de-
clared that the governors action dis
solved blot on the judiciary of the
commonwealth aud showed that there
is nothing that can defeat the ends
of authority" Senator Knute Nelson of
Minnesota made a speech in which he
authoritatively charged Brandts SEN
tence as judicial tyranny. The cover
nor explained that Brandt advocated
leading a better life after his release
from a cell He said Brandts applica-
tion for clemency should be based on
calumny Senator Nelson conferred
with the governor in behalf of Brandt
early in the day. The counsel of
Brandt presented petitions from AZ ma
tional Swedish societies. These urged
the release of Brandt.
Conditions Improved
1t was stipulated by Governor Sulzer
in pardoning Brandt that he is not TO
accept a theatrical en- ngagement and
must not in the future reflect upon the
character of any one. Senator Nelson
volunteered to take Brandt to Minne-
sofa and at the suggestion of the gov
ernor Brandt accepted the tender.
Brandt plans to accompany the sem
ator TO Washington before leaving for
the west.
condition OF Brandts pardon was
his confession to faisehoods in his for
mer efforts to gain his release. In this
connection Governor Sulzer read let
ter at the hearing from Mr. Schn ex-
planning that while he had heretofore
opposed all applications for Brandt's
release because they were based upon
lying. scandalous attacks upon my hon
orr he would not oppose the present
application If asked as an act of mercy,
rather than one of justice.
Reason for. Action Given
The governors reasons for pardon
ing Brandt are given in a statement
in which he said:
Those familiar, with the Brandt case
are aware of what has taken place
heretofore in connection with the mat
ter and the decisions which have been
reached thereon. The record Is not In
the prisoners favor. He Is not a
martyr and as an Individual, is en-
titled TO little consideration.
II have no sympathy for Brandt but
I have great regard for the due ad-
ministration of justice. After all. that
is the main thing in this matter. There
is no doubt of his guilt He admits IT..
Having carefully examined the entire
record in the case for the purpose of
doing what Is right and proper to the
people of the state. and to the end that
substantial justice be done, I have
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Outline of Conditions i'm the
Canal Zone Furnished
by Goethals
WANTS INFORMATION
REGARDING ISTHMUS
President Elect Anxious to See Canal
Before 1t Is Opened-May Take
Trip to Panama Before
Next December

Trenton, \. j., January 17-President-
elect Wilson today began a study of Pan
anna canal questions. In response to an
invitation, Col. George W. Goethals, engi-
neer of the canal, gave Mr.. Wilson an out
line of conditions in the canal zone, urging
him to make visit there as soon as pos
sible. The governor declared after the
conference that he had not discussed with
Colonel Goethals the question of appoint-
ing a civil governor for the zone.
L simply wanted to the informed on
the situation of things at the isthmus, =
explained the President-eect. Il asked,
Colonel Goethals many things that l real-
ly could have found out from print, but,
which l would much rather get from hirus
about the laws and administrative arr
rangements so that | could be ready tt,
take hold without too many preliminary
inquiries when | take Office
The governor said he was una bles TO
decide at present just when he would Visit
the canal, though he was very anxious
to so. Colonel Goethals explained tarat
he expected to fiji the canal with wafer
next December.
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Desires to See Canal

As Mr.. Wilson desires to see the cfpal
before it is opened, it is probable iff he
makes a visit Il will be before December.
President Taft recently offered to place
at Mr.. Wilson'S disposal a battleship on
which he could make the trip before his
Inauguration, but the President-elecF de-
clined because he wished TO see Though
the New Jersey legislature the last pf his
programme of reform.
Mr.. Wilson was given a detailed de-
scription today OF the White House and
its grounds by Col. Spencer cosb,,. super
intendent of buildings at Washington.
The President-eiect approved the plan
made by President Taft for the addition
of guest rooms on the third story of the
White House. Mr.. Wilson's IA mily will
require more room than that of President
Taft and the accommodation tior house
guests. it was found. could be increased
by dividing some of the larger Fooms-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Protect Country's Interests

Consideration is being given by the
state department to vigorous editorials ap-
pearing in the leading papers of Buenos
Ayres and other Argentine cities, calling
on their legislators to protect interests
of the farmers and millers OF their coun-
try. While officials here say they are
giving the matter careful thought. no
definite line of action has been decid-
ed on.
Argentine bought from the United States
more than seO,000,0oO worth Of agricul-
tural implements, automobiles, sewing ma
chimes. elevators. typewriters and other
manufactured products during the year
just ended. they point out; and if this
market is practically closed to American
manufactures by differentia1 allowed to
Great Britain. Germany, France or other.
| foreign countries. it would be serious
| loss they declare. But that, 1t is assert
ed. is what Argentine threatens to do
unless the United States withdraws in
large part at least from the Brazilian
-four market which Argentina considers
her own by right OF close proximity.
Further the state department has been
informed that Argentina may withdraw
from the Pan-American union at the
time of the next Pan-American confer
ence, unless conditions change. This, it
was said. would deal the cause of Pan
Americanism blow from which it would
require many years for 1t to recover
and which would do away with much of
the social and commercial relations that
have been growing for the past "a years,
when the Pan-American idea was started
by James G.. Blaine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Interested in Parcel Pbst

The governor said he was gery much
impressed with what Representative
David j. Lewis of Marylandl told him
about possible developments of the par
eel post law under Postmaster General
who was master of transportation and
postal economics" Mr.. Lew1s informed
the governor that withouts additional
funds or legislation, the puble could send
shipments at rates averaging half the
present express rate if fast freight service
was utilized.
..Mr. Lewis interested me. thoroughly"
said the governor, "becausef of the study
on his part of foreign systnns. He has
a very practical mind and, a very sugges-
tive one
The President-elect left late today for
New York for an overnight visit.
In full sight of the theatre audience
the governor sat in f,ox throughout
the performance apparently unrecog-
nized He applauded frequently in evil
dent joyment of the play The governor
was accompanied by Colbnel House and
two secret service men.
New York, January Rt-President-elect
Wilson came to New York tonight Tor
an evenings diversion. He Kept the race
of his intended visit a secret up to the
hour of his departure from Trenton at
4:30 O'Clock. and upon his arrival here
went directly and without being general-
" recognized. to the home of his friend.
Col T.. NJ. House. WHO was associated
with him in his campsfgn.
This evening Mr.. Wilson attended the
theatre. He intended 10 spend the night
at Colonel Houses residence. expected to
see no callers and planned to return
to Trenton on an early train tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Unfair Commercial Advan-
tagcs Claimed Against
United States
NO DEFINITE ACTION
HAS YET BEEN TAKEN
Argentine Legislators Called Upon to
Protect Interests of Their Coun-
try-May Withdraw From
Pan-American Union

Washington. January h.--State depart
ment officials here were disturbed today
over what they fear may result In
disastrous commercial war between Ar
gentina and the United States. They have
had reports to the effect that Argentina
is likely to retaliate against the United
States for what it believes is an .un-
fair commercial advantage taken Of it
by this country.
Brazil grants to the United states
special dfferential on imports of wheat
-four which allows this country to COM
pete successfully with Argentina in that
field. The state department has been
informed that this is being looked on
as unfriendly and that there is scarcely
suppressed sentiment in tie Argentine
congress, which, 1t is said may break
out any time in favor Of retaliatory
action.
John w. Garrett. minister from this
country to Argentina. is here and has
called on Assistant Secretary of State
Wilson and other officials. 1t was said,
however, that his visit was not in con-
nection with the threatened commercial
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Reason for Action Given

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