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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10
GIRL WANTS DAMAGES.
Speaker Of West Virginia House of
Delegates Defendant.

Martinsburg, W. Va, Dec. 10. -
John ". Cross, OF Berliley Springs,
has filed suit in the circuit court of
Morgan county Tor $4,000 damages
against Vernon f. Johnson, of Bcrk-
ley Springs, speaker Of the West
Virginia house of delegates, and Il
prominent insurance man and bank
official.
: The smt was nrcnTht ~ Gloss ca
behalf OF his pretty Is year old daugh-
ter, who charged Speaker Johnson
with having wronged her while she
was employed as Il domestic in the
home of the speakers mother in
BcrIley Springs, The home Of the
speaker adjoins that of his mother.
The plaintiff has retained &.
Mcintyre Weaver. attorney Of Berk-
Icy; Springs, to prosecute. the suit,
while Speaker Johnson has retained
former Senator C. ]. Faulkner and
United States District Attorney
Stuart W. Walker, Of Martimsburg.
Johnson: has been prominently >spok-
en- of as the Republican candidate for
Congress from the Second district
and also for the Republican nomina-
ton for State auditor, and he charges
that his political enemies have caused
the suit to be brought in order to ruin
his career in politics. He declares
there is no basis for the suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10
OPINIONS OF GERMAN PRESS
Saws German-Americaa Citizeas Can,
Not BE Excused For Violating
Laws of America.

I
] Berlin, Dec. 1O.-"Persons who are
! born in Germany and become Ameri-
i can citizens cannot be excused fol
violating the laws of America" says
the Tageblatt in commenting upon
President Wilson's message Ger
many woud punish persons from
abroad who came here and violated
German lazy. But the passion of Ger
man Americans to which President
Wilson refers would not have been
heated TO such Il point if the. United
States, under Mr.. Wilson'S presidency
had endeavored to maintain honest
neutrality.
"That was not done. A great por-
tion of the press not only proclaims
sympathy for France and Great Brit
ain, which is pardonable, but wages
wordy warfare against Germans IT.
the most offensive and indecent man.
ner. President Wilson hitherto has
had little TO say against it.
"Above all, American industry ha:
passionately taken sides in this wa
with passionate dollar hunger
There also President Wilson ha:
looked on quietly
The Lokal Anzeiger says that
President Wilson's words of reproacl
to those who passionately take side
in the war may safely be intcrprete'
as reference to Gcrman-Americans
"Our friends across the water
t continues, "are men enough to set
lie matters with the nations chic
with that fearlessness which in tn
New World is accounted ole Of tn
highest rights Of mankind They vii
not allow themselves 60 be outlon
in this virtue by ans nativc-bor
American"
This newspaper expresses amaze
nent at what it calls the continuou
scolding and persecution of an hon
orabe and capable pari of the coun
5ry's inhabitants and confesses
loes not know what these men shoult
have done.
The Lokal Anzeigcr continues:
"Gcyman-Americans viii know bes'
what they mus. 60. They had alread'
proved they were true sons Of thei
new fatherland iong before there
ras rscgit.isSs y;F;I yv;GFiI55 ..S3 ;;r5 is5T,int
House. They will not permit them
elves to be made countryless by this
man."
The Morgan Post makes a violen'
,ttack upon President Wilson, saying
hat it has long known that he was
7nti-German. but that he never be
'ore had given rein to his hatred ir
!: his fashion.
"This: neutral governments head
has hardly asword Of rcproach fo,
the shameless jincilcmcnts of The
lingo press against Germany -
Tut he insults as traitors, anarchist
nd dislonorable persons these me,
n whom love for the old Fatherlan'
ives, and who rise mp against th'
'esDicable things done against them
'.aily."
The kreuz Zeitung says that thu'
ar there has.been, 40 sufficient evi.
| 'ence of German plots against the
United States to justify the words Of
he message.
| "Be that. as it, may: continues the
! newspaper, "Germany cannot be
>,adc responsible for them. There iS
>nbody in Germany who approves OF
hem. President Wilson, however
CONS not to appreciate the psychol'
>cy Of those who allow themselves
! . be induced to commit such eS-
'osses through their indignation over
he unscrupulous and unlimited suu'
sort Of the enemy Of their old Faith
,rland which America permits itse'S
J cLrc,,och pros;6ont Wilson's oolicy."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10
LOCAL BREVITIES

Washington Memorial. Lodge Of
Perfection, Scottish Rite Masons,
will meet in Masonic Temple tonight
when the 9Th, 5th, 9th and 9th. de-
grees will be conferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10

FOR RENT--stable suita-
bic for garage. Apply 40
Prince street. 7-lW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10

Henry X. Field, president Of the
board of aldermen, whose name has
been mentioned in connection with the
mayorality contest stated this morn
ing that he would not be candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10

Miss Alice E. Davis, whose nome Is
in this city, died yesterday at Staun-
ton, Va, Her remains were brought
here today and taken to the UNDER
taking parlors of B. Wheatley. MISS
Davis was 399 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-10

MONEY TO LOAN-s2, 900 ca pea--
ton OF sarns, On city pr0pezsy.--
Howard vi. Smith, III ,'7-:t Fair.
fax street. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
MILLER WILL USE
 SAME COURTROOM To Be Divided-Will Use Half Adjoining the
 New Annex

Following a conference between Judge John II. Miller of the city court. who will serve temporarily as judge of the criminal court, Solicitor Hugo l.. Black and members of the board of revenue in reference to a courtroom for the third division of the criminal court. it was decided to divide the courtroom used as present by Judge Miller. who will use that half adjoining the new addition to the courthouse. As this will have direct communication with the criminal court offices this arrangement was considered the most convenient for criminal court purposes ta
 Judge Miller will assume his new du- ties at the opening of the April term commencing on April ,. He will be suc- ceeded temporarily on the city: court bench by Supernumerary Judge A. H. Alston, who will preside during the time Judge Miller is engaged in the crimi- nal court.
 The March term of the criminal court closed yesterday, and the court will stand adjourned for two weeks. The reports show much work accomplished in the term just passed and many eases dis posed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
1914 COTTON CROP WAS LARGEST EVER
 GROWN IN SOUTH
16,1O2,14S Bales We're Pro- duced Last Year, Accord ing to the Census
 Bureaus Report

Washington March 20.-The greatest cotton crop ever produced in the United States was grown in 1914.
 Census bureau statistics issued today giving final ginners figures officially place the 1914 crop as a record with 16,102,14S bales of 800 pounds each. That is 4O9,4 equivalent 500-pound bales, or 204 ,721, 900 pounds more than pro duced in the great crop year of 1911.
 Included in the figures are 121,451 bales estimated to be turned out after the March convass.
 Round bales included 57,61S.
 Sea island bales, S1,59S. Average gross weight of bales, 507.2 pounds.
 Ginneries operated, 24,522. Linter cotton not included in total 772,270 running bales, or 791,46f equiv a1ent 500-pound bales. Production by states in 5o0-pound bales: Alabama. 1,750.2S1; Arkansas, 1,015,- 674; Florida, S0,963; Georgia, 2,7lS,47 Louisiana, 447,S61; Mississippi. 1,244, | 7O3 Missouri, s1,5s7; North Carolina l 925,2S3; Oklahoma, 1,261,350; South Carolina, 1,524,595: Tennessee, 3s2, 43l; Texas. 4.5s4,983; Virginia, 25,1S2 all l other states, 63,SSO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
.C. FRANCIS ADAMS !. DIES 0F PNEUMONIA Famous Publicist and His tOrian Succumbs to
 Brief Illness

Lincoln, Mass, March 20.-Charles Francis Adams, publicst and historian, died of pneumonia at his home here last night after brief illness He was born in 1885.
 Charles Francis Adams was widely known as 8 publicist and historian. He was a great grandson of President John Adams, a grandson of President John Quincy Adams and son of Charles Francis Adams, minister to Great Britain ins the civil war period. A biog- raphy of his father, which included a review of the diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Great Britain over civil war problems, was one of MT. Adams most notable books
 Born in Boston May 27. 1885, and graduated from Harvard in 1856, he was admitted to the Massachusetts bar two years after leaving college. He served in the Union army throughout the civil war, rising in rank from first lieutenant to colonel and brevet brigadier general of volunteers. After the war he was identified with railroad affairs for many years, serving for six years as presi dent of the Union Pacific railroad and for 10 years as member of the Mas sioners. He was chairman of the com mission which planned the metropolitan n park system in and about Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
DETAILS OF. NEW
 PASSPORT LAW

Washington, March g20.-Details of New French passport regulations, ef- fective April l, which require foreign CTS entering France to be provided with special credentials issued by French consuls, were received at the state de partment today from Ambassador Sharp. They require the credentials to show the evidence upon which the pass port was issued; the city in France tc be visited and purpose of the visit, and also a photograph of the bearer.
 Great care in issuing passports has been enjoined upon consuls to prevent them from reaching citizens of Ger many or Austria or naturalized citizens of those nations living in neutral coun- tries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
PASTOR RUSSELL
 TO LECTURE HERE
Will Speak at Jefferson Tuesday Night on "The Battle of
 ArmageddOn'

Pastor Russell, president of the Interna- ticnal Bible Students association, and pastor of London and Brooklyn taber- nacles. will deliver lecture next Tues day at s D. m. at the Jefferson theatre, his topic being "The Battle of Armaged- don. Since the outbreak of hostilities in Europe he has been delivering a series of lectures specially. relating to the war and 8ihle prophecies respecting it's out come. His acdress here next Tuesday is one of these.
 Pastor Russell is an independent relig- ious worker. and is well known here, having visited this city a number of times. During the past year he created quite a sensation by the launching of moving picture exhibition detailing the story of the Bible from the creation to paradise restored" The drama, styled Creation, has been shown during the past year throughout this country and Canada, and is now being presented abroad. Many thousands witnessed the production here last spring. when free exhibitions of it were given daily at the Bijou theatre for st verdi weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Husband and Wife Both
 Saved From Suffering

l wish to tell you the good results my self and husband received from Dr. l<il- mer's Swamp Root About eleven years ago I had a severe attack of La Grippe and was confined to my bed about eight weeks under the doctors care. tie pro- nouuced my case kidney trouble and rheumatism and not receiving the results from the doctors treatment I should have received. I decided to try Swamp Root. After taking several bottles of Swamp-Root l was able to get up and attend 10 my work About a year later my husband was affected with a severe attack of kidney trouble and doctored for some time with the doctors and received no benefit. Knowing of the good l had received. he decided to try Swamp Root His condition was such that he was con fined to his bed and words cannot tell how he suffered but after taking Swamp Root he was relieved so he could go on with his work without pain. l wish to heartily recommend Swamp-Root to all persons afflicted with kidney and blad- der troubles and you may publish this letter if you wish.
 Yours truly,
 MRS. A. E. BRIGGS,
 Eldred, Pa. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 18th day of May, 1912
 IRA MCCARTHY. Notary Public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

unknown whether he has signed the reso- lution by this date or not
 And even if the joint resolution has been signed by the governor, can under the authority of a joint resolution money be paid out of the state treasury?
 The constitution says that no money can be paid out of the treasury save upon ap- preparation made by law. Can law in Alabama be made by joint resolution
 The answer is found in section 62 of the constitution. It is theerin provided that no law shall be passed save by bill, and a joint resolution is not a bill.
 Making a Law
 Section 62 of the constitution pro- tides that no bill shall become a law until it has been referred to d stand ing committee of each house, acted upon by such committee and returned therefrom-all of which must affirnl- atively appear upon the journal of each house Section 63 provides that all bills shall be read upon three different days, that no bill shall become law unless read at length on it's final passage a vote taken by aye and mo-" and the members voting for and against such bill recorded on the journal of each house.
 A joint resolution Is not law, therefore, in the definition of the con- stitution. Can, as a result, the treas urer pay the wages of the commit teemen when the constitution says that no money shall be paid out of the treasury save upon an appropriation made by law?
 And in the event that it should be determined that no appropriation has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21

As to whether or not the legislature S probe committee which sat last week in Birmingham accomplished anything of teilal proportions-the Is doubt. And among lawyers of Birmingham there is doubt also, as to whether or not the committee sat legally or legally can re- eeive it's per diem wage
 Of course, everyone admits that in a broad sense the committee has a right 10 sit to take testimony. or do anything else that in it's wisdom 1t deems proper. But as to whether the committee can sit and receive payment In strictly tech nical or legal sense remains to be seen. it is said.
 When Governor ONeal appeared before the committee last week he expressed willingness to testify. but stated at the same time ,tEat in his opinion the com nlittce was' not constitutionally consti- tuted. Since that time several lawyers have studied the situation. As a result, there is, as said above doubt.
 The Argument Used
 In the first place the committee was created by joint resolution of the house and senate
 The constitution provides that no joint resolution can become valid unless signed by the governor.
 joint resolution from which the com mittee received it's authority? He had not when first the committee sat. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
ANNISTON

Anniston, March 20.-(Special.)-Cap K. P. IIobson, accompanied by Brooks Law renee, reached Anniston Saturday after largo audience at the Calhoun county courthouse. His subject was Destroying the Great Destroyer" and his remarks were roundly applauded by his auditors.
 Captain Hobson and Mir. Lawrence Were met at the union depot by Attorney W. P. AclSer and they were Mir. Ackers guests at the Alabama hotel for luncheon. When asked by a reporter if it were true that the national prohibition party is groom ing him for the presidency, Captain Hob- son said: T want to do my best as dem ocrat, to see that the liquor interests do not capture the democratic party. That is their main objective now. If we can keep down the lisnor interests in the two big parties, then there will be no need for a prohibition party
 After remaining in the jury room all Friday night, jury in the city court on Friday morning returned a verdict in favor of the defendants in the case or Mrs. P. E. Dunklin vs. Chief Lon Phil lips and several members of the police force. Mrs. Dunklin, through her attor- ney Col. Ross Blackmon. sued the of ficers jointly and severally for $22,50O. They were accused of trespassl and islander, growing out of search of the plaintiff S promises when she was keeping the American house on South Noble street. The police officers were represented by City Attorney s. w. Tate.
 The funeral of George Lewis Staples, a student of the department of veterinary surgery at the Alabama Polytechnic insti- ute at Auburn, who died in a Montgom- cry hospital Friday morning. was held here this afternoon and four of his college mates acted as palbearers. The funeral was held from the residence of Dr. w. D Staples, HIP Quintard avenue, who Is brother of the deceased. The Rev. J. r. Parker of Birmingham. assisted by Dr. w. r. Yarbrough of this city. con ducted the funeral services and the re- mains were inferred at Edgemont ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: Dr. A. l.. Scarborough and J. F. Spearman of An niston, T. B. Howell, R. NJ. Lambert, H. B. Nixon and V. B. Wright of Auburn. The deceased was member of the Alpha Psi fraternity and Messrs. Nixon and Wright came to Anniston as representa- tives from the fraternity. The Veterinary Medical association, of which MT. Staples was also a member sent Messrs. Howle and Lambert as it's representatives and the school was represented by Dr. l.. F. Pritchett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
SERIES OF SERVICES
 AT FIRST METHODIST
Dr. T. w. Lewis of Memphis Will Speak-Part of "Win- One to- Get
 One Thousand" Campaign

Beginning tomorrow evening Dr. T.. w Lewis of Memphis will conduct a two weeks series of services at the First Methodist church. These services are a part of the "Win-one-t to get one thousand" evangelistic campaign, end ing Easter Sunday, being conducted by all of the Methodist and some churches of other denominations in the district.
 pr. Lewis is pastor of St. Johns M. E. church in Memphis, and is one of the most successful pastor evange- ists in the southern Methodist church.
 The singing will be led by a large chorus under the direction of stephen Alsop, whose known fitness for such leadership assures the proper musical support for pr. Lewis in his services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
GAN PROBE COMMITTEE LEGALLY ORA w PA Y FOR WORK BEING DONE? kStaudn
Authority oNea When He Took Stand and This Att
 Been causeo o Considerable Discusso Among Lawyers

been made for the payment or tue "probers.p would it be possible TOT inc governor to remunerate them out of his contingent fund?
 The constitution provides that no legislator can be appointed to any ol- ice of profit within this state dur ing the term for which he was elect ed Were the members of the recess committee appointed to offices ot prolie within this state? The answer is tound in determining what an office Is
 Definition of Office
 All of the authorities agree, 1t is said, that an office is any position or honor or trust which carries with IL compensation for a fixed and definite term. The members were appointed for term extending from the date or the legislatures recessng to the datc of the legislatures reconvening, July 13. They were appointed, therefore to an office and inasmuch as sheir compensa tion was fixed at Sf oas to an office of profit.
 Therefore, as the constitution pro vides that no senat6r or representative shall be appointed to an office or pront created during the term or ms serV- ice. the question arises, Could the committeeme have been appointed under the terms of their appointment and under the provisions of the con stitution?''
 If some of the local attorneys wh9 have investigated are correct. they could not have been, and therefore the governor would have no authority tc gay them their wages out of his con tingent fund
 The question is an interesting one at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
GADsDEN

Gadsden, March 20-(Special)-The crop diversification campaign will be carried into Cherokee county on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. according to statements given out today. Thirty-one meetings will be held. A campaign prob- ably will be conducted in Marshall coun- ty, wkile the campaign in DeKalb county will be started Monday morning.
 alter S. Standifer of this city soon will leave here for New York, from which place he will sail for Servia, where he will be sanitary inspector for the Red Cross. Mir. Standifer has been sanitary inspector for the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company at Birmingham, and for several years was in the sanitary department of the Panama canal zone.
 Good prices brought heavy sales oi cottin here this week, and it is estimated that 1000 bales had been shipped from the compress at Attalla. Wet and cold weather has delayed farm work.
 The Etowah County Bar association met this morning and planned for the enter tainment of the legislative Judiciary com mittee which will be here March 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
FELL CITY

Fell City, March 20.-(Special)-Fran H. Corn, an insurance agent of this place, who is under bond, attempted suicide by slashing his throat with razor Thurs day, is reported as expected to live. He is at the South Highland infirmary.
 w. l.. Miner, who was recently ap- pointed postmaster at this place to suc- ceed Miss Hortense Spears, assumed charge of the office today. Miss Pratt Spears will be retained as assistant post masttr for the present.
 Considerable interest has been aroused over the appointment of a road commits sioner for this division of the county. the place being vacant. as the term of Col. Gardner Greene expired March 9. Colonel Greene will not ask for reappoint- ment, which leaves the field to James l.. North of Riverside, and John D. Mad. dox of Easonville, both of the applicants have many friends. MT. North is for mer sheriff of this county. MT Maddox is well known and highly esteemed plan- ter. and was mentioned as candidate in the late primary for representative
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
SPANISH STEAMER
 SEIZED BY BRITISH

London. March 20--(4:43 D. my--It is re- ported that a Spanish ship laden with Iron ore, and proceeding to German port has been seized by British cruiser off Goodwin Sands in the Strait of Dover, and sent into Jarrow in charge of an armed crew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
TROY

Troy, March 2O.-(Special)-F w. Gist and J. A. Ramey, in the government service as crop acreage statisticians, are in the city getting information in re- gard to the cotton acreage in Pike county.
 Dr. J. E. Threadgill left this morning for Pttsview, where The has gone to in- vestigate something of an epidemic among the swine of that section. He was sent there by State Veterinarian Cary at Auburn.
 After an illness of about a week Mrs. Miriam Sturgeon, widow of the late Rev. J. C. Sturgeon, died at her home on Walnut street at an early hour this morning. She was 75 years old, and is survived by one son, Lowery, of Mobile. She was before marriage, Miss Miriam E. Righam, and was born in Columbus, Ga.. later moving to Orion, Ala, where she lived for a number of years. She was married to the Rev. J. C. Sturgeon in 1880, who, for 8 number of years, was pastor of the Presbyterian church here. The funeral will be held at. the fam fly residence on Walnut street, and the burial will occur in Orion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
CARRANZA ORDERS
 PRIESTS RELEASED

Washington, March 30-Vicar General Paredez and 10 priests taken from Mexico City by General Obregon when the evacu- ation of the capital was made, have ar rived at Vera Cruz, state department dis patches say today. and General Carranza has ordered them released. The Carranza agency received dispatch saying Car ranza forces had occupied Merida, capital of Yueatan, 20 miles south of Progreso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
HOFFMAN HOUSE
 CLOSES ITS DOORS

New York, March 20-The famous IIoff- maj. House, which has sheltered many prominent figures in political, sporting and theatrical circles, closed it's doors tC6ay It will give place to a commer- cial structure. The Hoffman House was opened in 1884,