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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

sage Of the law enforcement
measures.
Honest elections and the main.
tenance Of the present election
laws.
Stand for q free judiciary in
1914'as 10 1910 and 1912.
Points with pride to the labor
and sindustrial legislation, the
improvement in schools, crea-
ton Of State Auditor, the de-
partment of banks, eradication
Of the Texas cattle fever tick,
the beginning of conQuering the
hog cholera, the passage Of the
anti narcotics law, the better.
mont Of prison conditions and q
multitude Of other reforms &C.
complished or started under the
ADMINISTRATIONS Of Governor
Hooper, in which independent
Democrats took an active part,
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Demand for legalized primary
law.
Endorsements of the enact
hent of the compulsory schoo
law and the appropriation Of
one third Of the States revenue
to the advancement Of educa-
ton.
| Most liberal appropriations for
Confederate pensions.
Condemnation OF the fee sys-
tenn, especially in the large
Cities.
Favor such legislative and
constitutional changes as will
enable the rural communities to
make the largest possible use Of
the national rural credit system.
The adjustment Of q reform.
atofy for maynard and delin-
quent girls, as the State now
has reformatory for boys. Fa.
vors reorganization Of the State
Board of Charities.
Demand thorough overhanling
Of the present system Of taxa
tion for the benefit Of the State.
Commend the administrations
Of Comptroller Woollen, Secre-.
tary'of State Sneed and Treasur-
er Rickerson.
Reafirm allegiance to the
principles of the national de-
mocracy and and pledge anew
the support always given to
President WOODROW Wilson, but
insist on separation Of national
and State matters. THE indie
pendents feel the right to refer
freely to President Wilson, as
they were the support he had in
Tennessee previous to the Bal
timore convention and in no
county were induced to swap off |
Wilson for q candidate for Gov
ernor.)
The platform is one not to be
ashamed of and on it the indie
pendents will stand until the
votes are counted 10 August and
November.
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Uncle Sam has paid Colombia
e25, 600, 900 40 q price for Pana-
ma. How much will Colombia
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

The establishment Of q reform.
atofy for maynard and delin.
quent girls, as the State now
has q reformatory for boys. Fla.
vors reorganization Of the State
Board of Charities.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Favor such legislative and
constitutional changes as will
enable the rural communities to
make the largest possible use Of
the national rural credit system.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Condemnation of the fee sys-
TEN, especially in the large
cities.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Prohibition and law enforce
ment, passage Of removal bill,
the passage Of q law to deal with
the so.called soft drink stands,
clubs and other snbterfuges by
means Of which the laws are now
being violated; commendation
of the Democratic and Republi-
can Legislators and Of Governor
Hooper, to whose bulldog deter.
minstion we owe the final pas.
sage. Of the law enforcement
measures.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Demand thorough overhanling
Of the present system Of taxa
tion for tho benefit Of the State.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Commend the administrations
Of Comptroller Woollen, Secre-
tary'of State Sneed and Treasnr-
Ter Rickerson.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Stand for a free judiciary in
1914'as in 1910 and 1912.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Most liberal appropriations for
Confederate pensions.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-01

Honest elections and the main
tenance Of the present election
laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
HEFL|N AND MOON COME NEAR HAVING A PERSONAL SET ID Spicy Exchange of Remarks on Floor of House When
 Undue Influence Is Charged

washington, December Ia.--tSpe- cisI.)-Following spicy interchange of remarks today between Representa- tive HeflIn and Representative Moon, Hefiin began the circulation of peti- tion for democratic caucus to con- slider assertions by Moon yesterday that 25 democratic members had changed their vote on the readiustment of raiI- way mall pay because of alleged raiI- road influence. Heflin was one of the number who hnd switched their votes.
 First referring to the members who had changed their votes and defeated his economy move, as he described 1t, Moon yesterday expressed belief that there is and has been enough rail- road influence on the democratic side to force the betrayal of the democratic policies and principles"
 'T wish to say that any such refiec- tions on mo are untrue" was the gist of Heflin's answer today.
 You may say that here but you won't say it outside was the tenor of Moons retort.
 "I never say anything In the House that I am unwilling to say outside. . replied Heflin.
 The words of the dialogue were fair ly moderate butethe tone and manner verged on the bellicose.
 After the smoke had cleared away Heflin drew up his petition and start ed for signatures and it is understood that his quest has been well rewarded.
 Both representatives were going to each other in threatening manner when a half dozen members saved the country.
 q denounce the statement of the gentleman as absolutely untrue" de- clared Representative Heflin, referring to MT. Moons statement that demo- crats who voted against the rule had
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Celebration over German victory pre-
 mature.
 Cleary freed of murder charge
 Heflin and Moon have spicy spat
 New dam bill of high importance. 2-Says Columbiana road is too expen-
 sive. 3-lI5rown's books are correct. 4-Other problems to be considered be-
 sides finances 5-Black would alter present laws.
 Constitution keeps buyers from hand
 ling bonds.
 Says method of feeding prisoners is
 bad
 Would-be negro robber killed
 Lane urges peace on water question. 6--Criminal court judges busy. 7-Kick on Wilson's attitude toward pat
 ronage. S-Pupils work for open-air school. 9-Newspaper clubs plan for holidays. N--John Filitsias shot and killed. 11-Inspector Oates report. 14-Sports. 16-Automobile gossip. 17-Church services. 20-The real estate market. 23-Traveling mems page 25-Live church news. 26-30-31-- Society. 27-EngIish reporters under kitchener's
 thumb. 2S-Ned Brace and editorial comment. 29-A corner In ancestors. 32-Best of feeling between fighters. A-Japan must look to United States for
 loans: S5-Markets. 36-44-Masazine section. &-Comic section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
AUSTRIA

Vienna, December Ie.--tvia Ann- sterdsm and London. 1I,30 p, m) The following official communfca- ton was issued todnys -
 "Our forces, which advanced be- yond the line from Krosno to Zsk- Iiccxyn, again met with stubborn resistance yesterday. Violent fighting is also proceeding on the lower Dunsjec tGsIicis). The Itus- sian rear guards, who had made . logged stnBd on the western hank Of the river, were almost ccm- pIetely routed-
 In South Poland fighting con- tinued. the enemy being routed. Our cavalry, which on Thursday evening entered Jendrsejow. has reached the River Nida. Further north the Austro-German allies have crossed the River PiIica.
 "From the Carpathians there 10 no news except of minor engage ments with results favorable to our troops.
 ssFrom Prxemysl our troops made . sOrtie without meeting serious resistance nnd captured several hundred priso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
A PROHIBITION FIGHT
 WOULD MEAN LITTLE
 LESS THAN CALAMITY
State in Desperate Need of Remedial Legislation and Political Strife Would
 Prove Disastrous
py l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, December 20-(Special.) With the state in desperate need of rem edial legislation affecting the public well fare. it would seem to be little less than a calamity If the prospects of securing such legislation should be sacrificed by a of strife and agitation which would inevitably result from a movement to force again statewide prohibition upon the people of Alabama.
 All questions of tax reform relief from solvent credits, the abolition of useless offices. appropriations. retrenchment and judicial reform might easily be forgot ten If the legislature is plunged into an. other fight on the liquor question. It is declared by eminent lawyers and pub lie thinkers that the chief fault with the states present taxation system is due to the fact that it was devised in haste and passed after the law makers had been worn out with the consideration of the prohibition question. hence little inn if, any, in the revenue meas ures of the state is expected if the mem- bers of the two branches of the legisla- ture are compelled to devote the greater part of their time to fight that should be dead in Alabama.
 It is pointed out by conservative men in the southern half of the state that the people of this section have no desire tc see renewal of the old fight. particu- larly when there Is a greater need for legislation of a remedial nature--leRisla- tion that will have the effect of reliev. ing them, to some extent. of the distress. ing financial condition which has beer forced upon them as result of the Flu ropean war.
 Ulterior Influences Unconsidered
 For that reason. the people of souti Alabama have been patiently and anx.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
WRIT OF HAbEAS CORPUS REFUSED
 LEO M. FRANK Judge Will Make Decision on Motion for Appeal to the Supreme Court
 Monday

Atlanta. December 1s.-Leo M, Frank. condemned to be hanged January 22 next for the murder here in April, 1913. of Mary Phagan. was refused a writ of babeas corpus by Federal Judge W. T. Newman here today A motion was inn mediately made by Franks attorneys, re- ouesting an appeal from todays decision to the United States supreme court and Judge Newman announced he would give a decision on this motioh Monday.
 There was some confusion with regard to the appeal and it was at first an nounced that Judge Newman had granted it. The judge stated tonight however, that he announced at the close of the hearing late today that he was "inclined to grant the appeal" Subsequently. it was stated, the federal law enacted in 1908 requiring a federal judge in granting an appeal in habeas corpus proceedings to issue certificate stating his opinion that there was probable cause for an appeal, was brought to the courts attention in chambers. and he informed the attor- news that he would hold his decision on the matter in abeyance until Monday.
 Grounds of Writ
 The writ was sought on the ground that Franks national rights were vio- lated in that he was ''involuntarily ab- sent" from the courtroom when the yer dict was announced. Attorneys Henry c. Peebles and Harry A.. Alexander. on Franks behalf. argued that the Geor- gia state courts lost Jurisdiction in the case when he was denied the right to face the jury at the continuation of his trial. They declared that Frank is be- ing deprived of his liberty under con viction and Judgment which they contend ed was rendered void by reason of the trial courts action. They argued that the question was not one involving the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20

Washington, December 1s.-tspecial.) Behind the announcement today that Rep resentative Garrett had withdrawn from his contest with Representative Kitchin for democratic floor leader. many mem- bers of the House and other persons be- lieved they saw the pacifcating influence of Representative Underwood. Through out his career as leader Mir. Underwood has kept the democratic majority from dissension or division and this was re- garded as his crowning achievement.
 Instead, however, It positively may be said that Mir. Underwood had no hand in the adjustment of this recent rivalry, not that he was not interested in the subject. but that he felt he should keep out of the case entirely and that any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
THE WAR SITUATION
FRANCE

Paris. December 1s--t11,10 D. m.l The following official communica- tion wns issued tonight by the French war office,
 .sIn Belgium in the region of sseenstrnte m attack by the enemy has been repHised snd we have made progress In fhe neishborhssd of the kortefep Inn
 "The Brttfsh troops have lost in the vicinity of Neuyc chappcIle several of the trenches they cup- tured yesterday. In the meantime the Indian corps has advanced few hundred meters toward Riche- bourg L'Avoue.
 "The enemy has displayed activ- ity in the direction of Thiepval and Lihons. At the latter place . detachment of the enemy was taken by surprise In marching column and literally moved down.
 "Trom the Disc to the Vorges there has been no incident worthy of noting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
RUSSIA

Petroerad, December 19.--Thc following official communication was issued tonight from general headquartcrs.
 "on the right bank of the sis- fuIs tNcrth Polsndl there has been no change. An attempt by the enemy te proceed from the right bsnk of the yistuia near Dobreyn was repufsed. The enemy has been eompelIcd 10 evacuatc quickly m 1sIsnd in the vissuia which he had occupied.
 ssThc fighting on the Bxura river has begun to develop. We have re- pulsed several German attacks in other regions. On the left bank Of the yistula there have been en- gagements only by advance guards.
 sIn West GnIicia. on the left hank of the Dounnfetx, on the night of December I7-1S, we captured as many as 1000 prisoners belonging to . German division which already had been engaged In this region"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20

tie between that country and Austria. Inat feeling arose from Austrias pos session Of Trieste and Trent. once itaI- Ian territory, and eliminated in the at tempt on. the life of Francis Joseph by the yonng Triestine Overdank, a de- serter from the Austrian army and a student In an Italian university. After hts execution OverdanlS was pro- claimed by his partisans as a martyr to the Italian cause
 The arlti- Austrian feeling has found freer expression since the beginning of the war, and the outspoken deterinina ton of certain element to force the government to fight Austria, for the primary purpose of acquiring the ItaI- jan provinces still finder Hapsburg rule. are giving authorities some concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
Gdrret RetireS From
 Floor Leadership Race
Underwood Played No Part in Settling Controversy to Who Will Succeed Him-He s However, Pleased to See Peace, Which He Has So Long Fostered,
 Maintained by the Majority

effort to restore harmony by advising either side to compromise or capitulate might complicate the situation. At tho same time. while & friend of Garrett, Mfr. Underwood is understood to be pleased by the present solution of the problem.
 As ranking member of ways and means. Kitchin will step into MT. Underwood's place as chairman, position which hitherto has carried the leadership es a matter of course. Garrett proposed that the two positions be divorced and that he be made leader and Kitchin be con tent with the chairnanship of ways and means. And it Is understood that only the nature of his present illness has brought from Garrett his retirement from the contest.
 At all events the peace and good feel- ing which Mir. Underwood has main- tained in the House will not be marred now by his departure, GARNER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
.LOW|Cz IS TAKEN BY GERMANS; RUSSIANS FORCED BACKWARD
Von Hindenburg's Army De- feats Russian Right Wing After Severals Days of
 Hard Fighting

Posen, Army Headquarters of the sast, December Is.--via Berlin and London, December 20. 2 n. m. Delayed in Transmission.)- )-Field Marshal von Hindenbure's army took Lowicz, Russ sian Poland, today, defeating the Rus sian right wing after several days heavy fighting. The capture of the city compelled the further retirement of the Russian lines, which have lost 2I miles since the evacuation of Lodx. The lines now are scarcely 40 Kilometres from Warsaw.
 The German pursuit is proceedin 2 successfully along the whole front, but the Russians are offering a firm re- sfstancc In positions which were pre- viousIy fortified in preparation for de- feat.
 The resistance of the Russians by no means has been fully broken but their losses have been enormous. Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, in whose headquarters the Associated Press correspondent arrived today to observe further operations says that the Russian losses since November 13. Including about 1000 prisoners, have been great Even the killed and wound
 
 General Won Hendenberg cannot be compared with the losses of the Rus sians in the present battle. Great masses of Russians were captured at 1annenberg but by no means so many were killed and wounded as in the present battles according to the gener- al's estimates of the operations
 Not Optimistic
 Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and General Won Ludendorff, his chief of staff, do not share the optimistic views expressed in certain Berlin newspapers which regard the Russians as finally disposed of.
 The opinion is expressed here that the Russians probably will be unable to resume offensive operations but that they still form powerful army and that there is yet much to be done be- fore the Germans can establish winter quarters 1t Warsaw.
 Lodz suffered comparatively little l from the battle but Lowicz was dam aged by "a bombardment from both sides The field marshal gave brief sur- (Continued on Page Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
Would Enable Private Con- struction of Power Plants and Navigation Improve ment
BANKHEAD WILL HAVE CHARGE OF MEASURE;
 UNDERWOOD TO HELP
Also Provides That Power
 Produced by Government Dams Already Construct ed Would Be Utilized

Washinstop. December Ia.--tspe- cisI. )--Impctus to the movement fcr the development of water power is Alabama was given today by the Sem ate committee commerce is a re- port n biu by Senator Shields cf Tennessee to regulate the csus,ruc- tion of dams across nnvissble rivers for that purpose by individuals and corporations engaged in furnisbing ws- fer. heat or electric energy for pub lie or private uses. Under 1t the power produced by dams already construct ed by the United States in tho fun utilized.
 This measure is n substitute for the general dam bill for the same general purposes which passed the House sometime ago.
 Construction of Dam
 In brief, this hil authorizes the secre- tary of War on advice of the chief of en- glneers, to consent to the construction of dams and accessory works by companies at their own expense with proper safe- guards for the protection of navigation and the interests of the public. the privi- lege to run for 30 years. unless forfeited by violation of the conditions of the per nit This time may be extended till the improvement and plant be taken over by the government and compensation be made for the investment.
 Also. the sovereign rights of the states in the waters and beds of waterways shall be protected, together with the rights of the riparian proprletors.
 Development Possible
 This bill, 1t is figured. will make pos aible tho development of such water power as the Muscle Shoals and will lelp develop industrial activities through- out the south.
 It Is understood that Senator Bank head will have charge of tho bill and that Representative Under wood will approve it's substitution for the House bill if the measures go Into conference.
 From the tenor of telegrams received at Senator Banxhead's office. an impress sion seems to prevail in Alabama that the rivers and harbors bill carries full ment This impression is erroneous, as the bill carries only an appropriation of sibo,ooo for final survey. GARNER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-20
Commemorate Hanging of Mdn
 Who Attempted Enperor'S Life
ore Than 300 Meetings Win Be Held in Italy Today in Com memoration of Execution of the Soldier overdank Who
 Tried to Assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph

Chiasso. Switzerland, December 19. (via Paris, s:55 D. m.)-More than 500 meetings throughout Italy have been arranged for tomorrow to commem- crate the anniversary of the hanging of the soldier Overdank, who paid the death penalty on December 20, 1882. for attempting to assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria. The Ital- Ian government is taking extraordinary measures to suppress anti-Austrian demonstfations;
 When the triple alliance was formed serious disturbances occurred in Italy = eceount q the disapproval of the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03

fovor. The intelligence will be trans- mited without delay to India and to the Oriental coast cities and we shall
 have these Asiatics swarming over
 here in hundreds and threatening D
 defeat forever all hopes of making
 this a white mans country. The peril
 ix not by any means an imaginary one and the only hope of protecting the rx xminion against 1t is fin the adoption by parliament of speedy and unmis- tskeable legislation for the complete exclusion from Canada of this people.
 It is we'll known that there are throngs of East Indians In the Chi- nese ports awaiting an opportunity to come to British Columbia which to from is . land of promise and we may be sure much advantage will be taken of the present clear way offered them ny the declaration of our court that the order -in- council passed by the Dominion government imposing re- strictions is ultra wires of the general act of parliament and therefore in- valid.
 We do not neei to look to South Africa to learn what trouble will be n store for Us lf we allow a large Hindu influx. What to do with these people has indeed heeone e serious 0ues.'on Iu the i,ricar union whei 6 .nev have mt only e,mtralized trads conditions in many respects and de- pressed the standard of living. but where they are threatening violence. Put with the comparative few of them We have here we have had experience that might we'll teach us to offer all resistance to their further entry to our country. They nre vicious. un- truthful and seditious people. whom we could not assimilate if We desired to, but whom we should not wish to if we could as they would destroy the Canadian type mentally and physical ly.--Seattle Sun.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03

Why not make a man take out a license to drink Pay $6 for 1t and have the government take away his license if he indulges not wisely, but too well. Make him show his license upon demand by any bartender and also take up his license if he is found buying after hours. This would be limiting the liquor traffic and regulat- ing it right down to the minute. In connection with the treating system, foi instance. just imagine friend calling out to you: Come on in and have a drink" while you would he forced to reply, "sorry. old scout. but I haven't got license."--Ottawa Journal.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-03

Since the Canadian legislation in- tended for exclusion of Hindu immi- grafton to this country has been pro- ncunced by the supreme court of thls province to be invalid 1t remains for tho parliament of the Dominion at its forthcoming session in January to rass an act e wide and specific tt:t its terms cannot be misunderstood or Ia purpose defeated. The interests sf British Columbia, the interests ot the whole of Canada, demand that such a me csurs shall be placed on ou' federal statute book without delSS. so that no more of these people may gain admission to this country.
 The finding of the court at Victoria on Monday. which resulted in thirty four of these East Indians. who had been held by the immigration depart ment for deportation. being reieasel end permitted to land. was . distinct triumph for the Hindu agitators whl have relaxed no efforts to obtain fret secess for their countrymsn to thu Canadian Dominion. Nor is 1t difn- crit to perceive what win bs the result os this fnding of tho courts In thsiI