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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
SOME EARLY GLIMPSES
 AT NEXT LEGISLATURE
MT. Shapiro, If He Succeeds in His Plan, Will Reorgan- ize Conditions Throughout the State
By HIGH ". ROBERTS

Isadore Shapiro, who will -epresent Jef ferson county in the next session of the legislature, has programme mapped out which he believes will, fl adopted in full perhaps in part-greatly improve condi- uons in Alabama. This new Richmond in matters of legislation will be one of the most active
 MT. Shapiro was born In Birmingham April 30. 1888. He was edleatad In the public schools, and then. after an excep-
 tionally brilliant career at Yale, received higher degrees. He is a member of the Independent Order, B Mai B'Rith, and a
 Knights of Pythias. He is unmarried He adheres to the Jewish faith, and is a democrat He has held no public office, but in the legislative session of 1907, was assistant clerk of the house By pro. fession. he is a lawyer.
 MT. Shapiro believes that the most irn- portant work which the legislature next year can possibly do would consist in giving the people the right to vote on the adoption of a new constitution. He has strong argument tending to prove the great need of a constitutional con yention. He will make an active fight in order that his ambition in this regard, might be realized. When asked in respect to retrenchment, and how pest that end might be achieved, he replied:
 Abolish tax assessors, tax collectors back tax commissioners, and place the entire taxation system in the hands of a board of state experts; abolish the of flee of immigration commissioner and put the duties now in the hands of that of- ficial in the hands of the commissioner of agriculture; abolish some of the agricul- turai and normal schools and thus solidify institutions for higher education; abolish several judgeships."
 MT. Shapiro holds that further legisla- ton regarding the liquor traffic would De pnwise save only to the extent of so legislating that a wet" county might vote dry in case that course cannot De pursued at the present time He is ar earnest advocate of the doctrine of woman suffrage
 When asked what bills he would intro- duce MT. Shapiro answered.:
 bllis providing for new system of education, compensation for workingmen. creating department of social welfare to take the place of the present convict bureau, this department to be clothed with supervisory power over prisons, jails and aimshouses and all other state char itable and penal institutions; bills sub hitting the proposition of new consti- tntlon bringing about prison and Judicial reforms, establishing system of proba . ton for adult first offenders, putting a state tax on incomes and inheritance putting the loan shark out of business. and creating a custom of a pay day every two weeks.
 Mr Shapiro believes in the immediate elimination of the convict lease system, and will support bill requiring the state to turn back to dependent families of convicts fraction of the earnings of the eonvicts. He is opposed to the fee sys- tenn, and will actively aid the measure to be introduced for the purpose of de- stroying this system in every county in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
TAKE UP QUESTION OF
 CONTRABAND RIGHTS

Washington, October 12-W. A. K Eckengren, the Swedish minister here has taken up with the state department the question of contraband and rights or neutral shipping during the European War Sweden, being one of the neutrll countries through which supplies may find their way into belligerent countries like Holland is subject to serious inter- ference with her maritime trade, and is anxious to come to an understanding as to her rights, after conference with a powerful neutral state like the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13

In regard to Birmingham and Jeffer- son county's needs, MT. Shapiro has the following suggestions which he might put Into the form of bills:
 Divide Jefferson into three counties. with Birmingham as one, northern and western parts, another, and the Besse- mer territory to the south and east of Birmingham. another still; abolish road supervisor and treasurer of Jefferson county; move the medical college of the University of Alabama from Mobile to Birmingham; make more polling places for Birmingham; make new charter for Birmingham, strengthening all local institutions; confer on the juvenile court the powers of a court of domestic rela- tions, and consolidate city, criminal, cir cult courts and chancery courts of Jef- ferson county"
 There is no question. put that Mr. Shapiro has a big programme. But should he be able to realize al; that he hopes to realize, he would not be satis- fled with having achieved all the Ire form mentioned above. For when asked tc make still other suggestions of sub jects which the legislature should tackle he said
 "Check and commissary systems should be abolished; the initiative. referendum and recall should be abolished: there should be bi-annual sessions Of the leg islature strong anti-child labor laws should be adopted; compulsory education should obtain: the people in each locality should be permitted to tax themselves for school purposes; there should be new system of registration; the compulsory school tax should be substituted for the poll tax; election ballots in Alabama should be made shorter; certain offices should be made appointive rather than elective"
 MT. Shapiro believes, in addition, that the railroad commission should be made a public utility commission having su- pervision over all public utinty corpora tions, and will support a bill having that object in view As stated in the begin hing, he will be busy man, and a man in this respect distinct and apart from the average individual who has in the past represented counties in the lower house of the legislature.
 Mr. Shapiro has many friends who have watched his career with delight and who feel certain that before the passage of many more years he will be seen "scal- ing the heghts'
 Tomorrow, Ross c. Speir of Furman. who will represent Wilcox county in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13

speeches an extension of the parcel post laws, l stated that under the direction of the Postmaster General, the Senate committee on postoffices and postroads chiefly drafted our parcel post law This statement my opponent challenged and he secured a letter from Congressman Moon to the effect that I had nothing whatever to do with the drafting of that measure. which statement is absolutely untrue and every time Congressman Gudger repeats it he repeals that which has not the scintila of truth
 The speaker produced letter from his secretary while in Washington, a demo- crat. which he said verified his assertions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13

This temperature change closely follow
 ing period of warm southerly winds has resulted in cloudiness and rain over west ern cotton states, all plains sections, and over most of the lake states. Kansas City reported 110 inches rainfall during the past "A hours, with a temperature ot 50 degrees at p. m.
 East of the Mississippi, the weather has
 been clear and moderate, but with the
 eastward drift of the high pressure cen
 tre, the rain area followed or attended by
 fall in temperature will extend ever these sections.
 Summary of observations made at
 United States weather bureau stations:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
BANKHEAD URGES
 GOVERNOR OCALL
 AN EXTRA SESSION
Answers Argument That Co-Operation of States Is Needed = Someone
 Must Lead, He Says

Washington. D. C.. october 12.-iSpe- ciaLl-Senator Bankhead gave out the. Following statement this afternoon:
 My attention Is called to a difficulty Suggested by the governor of Alabama to the plan of state bond issue in Alabama to take care of the cotton sit uatioh. because of lack of eo-opera- ton by other states. It is not K pocted all Of them can or would act in concert or that all of them should adopt the plan to make 1t successful Somebody must take the lead Others will follow. If all the other states arc unable to put the plan into operation in time to take care of this entire crop the fact they are proceeding with q clearly defined plan to retire a large proportion of the cotton until normal market conditions are restored would be sufficient notice to the world that the south intended to protect it's citi xens and withhold the surplus supply until the demand at price commensu- rate with its value and equal to it's cost of production would justify it's sale. Somebody must lead.
 Amendment Not Needed
 T am told North and South Carolina need not emend their constitutions in order to issue state bonds and l have no doubt, with possibly the exception of Texas, other states could be ready to proceed almost as quick as Alabama I repeat, someone should lead off The governor of Alabama Is deeply con cerned and is sincerely trying to find a remedy. He has an opportunity to take the initiative and save Alabama even though no other state should do so. He is the man to do 1t, and do so successfully I have no apprehension the state would ever be forced to sell below 10 cents"
 Senator Banlshead. in response to an invitation will on Friday next. explain his plan before a mass meeting at Ra- leigh N. C.. which has been arranged by the Raleigh board of trade, the Farmers union and other organiza- fions c. F. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
BRITT DECLARES HE
 FRAMED THE PARCEL !. LAW IN OPERATION

Ashevile N. C., October 12-(Special) When Congressman John A. Moon of Tennessee esays that l did not chiefly draft the parcel post laws he utters an unqualified falsehood, and every person who repeats 1t after him likewise utters what Is absolutely untrue''
 So declared James J. Britt, Third Assist ant Postmaster General under President Taft, and who is now making campaign for election as the republican progressive candidate, in opposition to Congressman Gudger in this the Tenth North Carolina district.
 MT. Moon, chairman of House postof- fees and post roads committee. had said that MT. Britt had no part in drafting the parcel post law. Continuing, MT. Britt said:
 Advocating in one of my public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham October 12.-G p. m9--An area of high pressure overlying the greater portion of the country west of the Mississippi river on the map tonight has caused a general fall in temperatures of from b to 20 degrees over Kansas, Ok lahoma and western Texas since Sunday night. Over the middle and northern plains, sections the fall has been less marked, but equally general and norther-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
EIks Meet Tonight

There is much business of an important nature to be transacted at the regular eeting of Birmingham lodge. No. @, Benevolent Protective Order of ElKs. to be held tonight at the home on Eighth avenue The Los Angeles club, the build ing and entertainment committees will n al1e reports and other matters of inn portance will be discussed. Exalted Ruler John S. Leedy expects large attend ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
Marquis di San Giuliano III

Rome, October 12.-(Via Paris 9:51 D m.)-The condition of Marquis di Sar Giuliana, the foreign minister, is caus ing great anxiety. The minister has suf fered relapse and attending physician. constantly were at his bedside today.
 Premier Salandra and other member. of the ministry as well as several mem bers of the diplomatic corps made per sonal inquiries at the foreign minister home today regarding his condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 12.-Forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy Tuesday; show CTS and cooler at night or Wednesday.
 For Georgia: Fair Tuesday; Wednes- day partly cloudy. probably showers and cooler west portion.
 For Mississippi: Showers and cooler Tuesday or Tuesday night; Wednesday fair.
 For Tennessee: Showers and cooler Tesday in west and Tuesday night east portion; Wednesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
 MRS. CARAVANS TRIAL BEGINS NEXT MONDAY

Minneola, N. Y.. October 12.-The trial of Mrs. Florence Conklin Carman for the murder of Mrs Louise Bailey Will begin here next Monday. if was announced today The trial was orig inally scheduled to begin today, but the court overlooked the fact that today is a legal holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
Naval Stores

Savanna, Ga, October 12.-Turpen- tine nominal, 51sc; no sales; receipts, 25S; shipments, 432; stock, 26,434 Rosin nominal; no sales; receipts, 1263; ship ments 1251; stock, 105.444. Quote: A, B. s350: c, D, s3.521e; E, F, c, II. I, s3.55; K. s4.15; NJ, $4.5o; N, $500; VIC, S6.25; wv, $6.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13

ready to discuss emergencies growing out of the European war. and several of the southern bankers it was said would talk or the cotton Situation. The re- port or the associations agricultural commission showed that more than 90 per cent or the association's members con ducted so-called country banks and were Vitally interested in agriculture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
Experimenting in Navy Yards

Washington October 12.-Secretary Daniels began today an experiment in navy yards work by designating Capt. George E. Burd as industrial manager of the New York yard If the experi- nent proves successful construction off, cers will be appointed for the other wards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
27 Cases of Cholera Reported

Paris, October 12.-(6:12 D. m)-A Havas agency dispatch from Venice says that 27 cases of cholera were reported in Austria on October S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13

The Calhoun County High school stu dents of Oxford have joined the buy-a- bale movement and have secured bale of cotton from Mrs. Tim Sharp, the widow of the man who was recently convicted of killing two Anniston policemen. it be- ing stated that she has been considerably embarrassed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
ANNISTON

Anniston, October 12.-(Special)-M B. Wellborn. recently appointed chairman of the board of directors of the Atlanta re- gionaI bank and federal reserve agent, has returned from Washington where he has been in conference with the general board, and he will be the guest of honor at barbecue to be held here the latter part of this week.
 The barbecue to 5e given for the dis tinguisbed ed Annistonian has been taken up by the Anniston Chamber of Commerce. It will be mace an affair of statewide interest Chal,es Henderson, governor elect, together with prominent bankers, business and professional men from other parts of the state, have been invited and the occasion will be a sala one.
 Chaneellor ". w. Whiteside is now con- sidering the case of the minority stock holders against the Anniston City Land company, which involves an attempt to dissolve this concern, one of the largest corporations in Anniston.
 Arguments on the demurrers to the orig inal bill were heard by Chancellor White side Saturday. It was claimed by the petitioners that the company is making an effort to freeze out' the small stock holders and secure entire control of the property, but this is denied by the larger interests.
 Owing to the increased work that has developed upon him in the aggressive steps taken in Anniston to clean up the city by enforcing every law on the statutes to the letter, the salary of Judge s. w. Tate, city attorney, has been in- creased to $100 per month and he is given perquistes for extra services. The sal aries of the city patrolmen nave also been increased from $70 to s75 per month, due to the same reasons.
 The Calhoun County High school stu dl.. 0..fc crl Las-x i1ais. AL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13

Tomorrow, Ross c. Speir of Furman, who will represent Wilcox county in the legislature.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1914-11-26

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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1914-11-26
SCHOOL NOTES

Matt Gillespie is back in the aixth
grade again
This week ends the third month OF
the school year
Otto Mnier entered fifth grade
Friday. n week ago.
Mrs Judge Carley visited school
Monday fourth and fifth grades.
Macbeth" is now the subject un.
der discussion IN The English Nv
class
The "Gobble- -Gnbble" song has
won n'anv friends in the lower
grades.
Elva Pettis left school "Wednesday
and WI! move TO South Dakota with
her parents.
The collection last Friday for the
primary room for the homeless
children vas $40.
There was S3.25 collected from
he high school pupils for the Chill
drens' Home at Fargo.
Walter krick. Christina, Jacob
and Ludwig Baumgartner entarsd
third grade this week.
The sixth and seventh grades
added three dollars and eleven cents
to the Childrens' Home Fund.
Skating is inversely proportional
to The lessons next day. The
greater the skating the worse the
lessons.
The pnpila from second primary
made collection of three dollars
and twenty-five cents for the Chill
drens Home in Fargo. We certainly
think they are generous little folke.
Our High School Basket Ball
Boys expect to play game at Ash
ley Thursday evering. Nov. 26th.
We are all hoping they will be vic.
torious in this, their first game Sof
the season.
The latest addition to the Botany
equipment is set OF Bausch and
Lamb dissrrting microscopes. These
are splendid Instruments and should
add considerably to the quality aud
interest of the work.
The members OF the school board
were visiting the different rooms
lrst Friday. Tney seer to have
found some Of the roons in very
crowded condition and they are now
trying to see what they can do to
better conditions.
Library hooks are to be had on
Monday. Wednesday and Frida, ut
a p. m. People ahou, town nav
avail themselves of his if th.y wish,
since We have no q, bi lr,ary. A:
present we have e Library Gf the NJ.
d. Lihra'y Commission containing
about 100 volumes with choice for
almost every one.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1914-11-26

! want to sell at a bargain my
house, barn and three lots For
price and terms call on M. G.
Schmidt, Linton, N. D.-Adv.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1914-11-26
Around the State.

Devils Lake, Nov. 20.-A car load
of flour, made in Devils Lake, will
be shipped from this city next week
for the Belgium sufferers. Sub
scriptions for a sack of -four" or
several sacks were opened today.
Bismarck. Nov. 20. Requisition
papers have been issued for the re-
turn to the state of one John G.
Salisbury. who is wanted at Rolette
on charge OF kidnapping. 1t is
charged that on September 10th
Salisbury borrowed a driving rig
from his brother-in-law. Morgan,
to drive to town with Eunice, daugh-
ter of the brother-in-law, and that
neither uf them have been seen since
in that vicinity. The man has now
been located in Iowa and will be
brought back to stand trial. The
Rirl in the case is just few months
under l6 years of age and it is
probable that a more serious charge
will be lodged against Salisbury
when he is brought back to the
state.
Bismarck, Nov. 19.-State lnsur-
ance Commissioner Walter Taylor
states that the state hail insurance
department will make settlement
with the insured this fall on basis
of about 65 per cent. The entire re-
port has not been completed but the
figures are about as correct as to
the percentage that will be paid.
The insurance of crops by the state
las varied considerably in the four
years the law has been in force.
The first year the settlement was
made. on basis uf 70 per cent, the
second year only 55 per cent was
Raid. while the third year was the
banner year when IS per cent Of the
losses were paid. 1t is probable that
there will be considerable legislation
with regard to this law during the
coming session of the legislature.
Fargo. Nov. 20.-George L. Nell
son, editor, and A. NJ. Baker, busi-
ness manager of the Co-Operators'
Herald, published in this city.
placed under arrest by Sheriff
Barnes OF Burleigh county on a
bench warrant issued by the SUI
preme court, citing them to appear
and show cause why they should not
be held in contempt. go this evening
to Bismarck and their hearing will
he held tomorrow morning in the
supreme court rooms of the capitol.
Neither Mr.. Nelson nor Mr.. Baker
would make a statement for publ.
cation when interviewed last even.
ing, saying that they wished to wait
until after the hearing. They re.
fused to divulge what action they