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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-04

law enaetedI establishing electroeution
 therefor.
 To this end last January I introduced house bill No. 2. which was referred to the Judiciary committee of that body and favorably reported with some amend
 ments, and this bill is now on the special
 calendar of the house for passage. The people will be interested to know that the bill has met with very favorable consider
 alton of many members of both branches O. the legislature. Governor Henderson has expressed himself as being favor
 able to the bill becoming a law. We are thus reasonably assured that Alabama will
 take forward step at no late date in | adopting electrocution for the method
 of carrying out the death sentence If this bill Is enacted, there will be
 central point of execution for the whole
 state, and one man to do the electroeut- ing Thus all the morbid curiosity and ex eitement attending hanging will be re-
 moved, and by adopting an amendment suggested by the governor which I think Is a wise one, the electrocution will take place during certain week or certain
 period of time, and thus be carried out without the knowledge of anyone except
 those required by law to be present.
 Anyone interested in the passage of this bill might communicate with their repre- sentative and senator, requesting his support of the measure. It is likely he is for it, but he will not mind hearing your views on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-04
TUSCALOOSA
Rural Letter Carriers Adjourn-Plnn Independence Day CeIebrntion--Uni- yersity Students wed-Coach Kelley Arrives.

Tuscaloosa, July 3.-(Special. 1.-The thirteenth annual convention of the Alabama Rural Letter Carriers asso-
 ciation came to close today. one hundred delegates from all sections or the state attended the convention. The visiting delegates were last night given boat trip up the Warrior river the guests of the local postoffice men. 1te two days session were featured by addresses by Congressman John l.. Burnett, w B. Oliver and George Hud- dles on. Senator Frank s. White of Birrangham also spoke to the carrier 8. l. l Rountree, secretary of the Ala tama Good Roads association ad- dressed the convention on the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-04
ELECTROCUTION METHOD OF CARRYING OUT DEATH
 PENALTY IN ALABAMA
Ny JOHN \. DARDEN

There has been some talk of abolishing the death penalty in Alabama. In my Judgment We have not yet reached that point in our civilization in this state where 1t would be wise to take this step. There are certain well-defined crimes that are frequently committed in this state for which the death penalty is the only adequate punishment if it can be said to be adequate. Life convlcts would more frequently murder their guards if this law was repealed. There are other cases of murder which should be punished by death, not only for punishment of the felon but to deter others from committing like offenses. The life of the felon is dear to him of course, but when he has forfeited his life by committing any of the above crimes society will be better off with him out of existence.
 However the method now in vogue in carrying out the death sentence in this state is both antequated and relic of harbarism. This extreme penalty of the law should be carried out in the most hu- mane manner. In my judgment, the pres ent laws of the state, prescribing the mode of carrying out the d4ath sentence by hanging should be repealed and new
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
SWEDEN NOW PROTESTS TO. U. 5. AGAINST
 THE NEXICANS
Conditions in Mexico City and ManZaniilo Give Authorities Cause for Grave Concern; Foreigners Anxious.
SWEDISH MINISTER
 PROTESTS TO U. 5.
Partner of Murdered American Says That He Objects Q Ad- mnStratiOn's General policy in Mexico.

WASHINGTON. Mar %. Condi- tions in Mexico City as well as in Manzauillo. gave Co officials grave con cein. In the Mexican capital large numbers of Americans and other for eieners asked the state department through the Brazilian minister. to ub tain transportation for them at Vera Cruz Urgent representations were made during the day Co Carranza com corning his troops at Manazujlo. whose activities have been causing Americans and foreigners much ape prehension
 The American consul was instruct ed 10 keep in close touch with the commander of the cruiser Cleveland The Swedish minister laid before the state department disquieting dispatch es from the Swedish legation in MyU GO City Conditions there, since the re-entry of Zapata troops are describ- ed by the Swedish charge Tugurs as deplorablC and "ghastiy'
 He said the home of Gustav Lund- holm, a swedish subject. was des- boiled by Zapatstas as another Swede robbed in the street at noon yesterday The house of the third Swede resident which has been footed by Carrauza forces. It was again en- tered Money and weapons were de. nanded
 The Swedish minister informed tine state department also that the gov emmeut of Sweden intended to de- mand full indemnity for the murder of John Eklaud Swedish gardner killed by Obregons troops before the evacuation of Mexico City. Little has come from the Brazilian minister at Mexico City Co indicate that the Zapa- , ia garrison is not preserving good or der The exact number of Americans and foreigners wishing Co leave Mcxi- co City for immediate reason. whether or renewed disturbances or weuriuess of isolation and business staguation y is not known here.
 r Bryan announced that trains had ' been requested both from the Villa
 Zapata and the Carranza authorities. ' The president expressed himself as :. satisfied that those guilty of the mur- . der of John McManus, the American :, citizen would Doe punished and that
 suitable indemnity would be paid. :, George Knoblach business partner - Of NcManus. visited Bryan 10 see
 about getting the indemnity for Me.
 Manus' widow and children He also
 told the secretary what he thought a about the administration Mexican
 policy He went to see Joseph Yum.
 ulty. secretary to the president, who
 referred him back to Bryan Knob ,. lach said tonight that as to what was ' being done on the McManus ease he , had mo ground for unlvorable criu cism," but that what he objected tC 1 was the general policy O. -na admin
 istratiOu
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
PRESSED
 ID BE MADE ON.FROM TWO SIDES SINKING OF FRYEFOR 4 DECISION
Germany on One Hand, and Allies on the Other, Press ing Italy to Take a Stand in Present War.

ROME, Mar 'olitical pressure upon the Italian government to pledge balys course in the future. either to impress Europe of the Allies which have been augmented some time. is believed to have reached climax. Thoroughly reliable sources say both sides have renewed their efforts to have Italy take a definite stand, each presenting the argument Co show their side would give Italy more advantage.
 Advices say Prince Von 8ueiow. the German ambassador, has given for nal assurances that Germany will be able in the end, to overcome the re- sistance of Austria and induce V enn to coucede 10 Italy the territorial cou sessions demanded. together with the free hand in Southern Albania. In ad. dition the central empires would fur ! ther Italy's ambition in the eastern Mediterranean The German diplo mat pointed out. furthermore. that tn, lmarine supremacy of Great Britain and France would have the effect O. crushing Italy
 Representatives of the Allies il their negotiations, pro sented the mai ter in quite a different light. The! were united in saying the defeat o | Germany and Austria-Hungary is in evitable even without participation by Italy. In case Italy relrained iron taking part she would receive noth ing from the Allies when the settle ments were made They advance th ! further argument that with the con clusiou of peace or shortly thereatte the separation of Hungary from An,
 tria is quite to be expected Thi will lead to the absorption of the Au
 trian provinces of German nationalit by Germany and the consequent e'
 tension of German dominion to TIT
 este, which will thus forever be los
 to Italy In addition Italy will b forced to abandon Aylona and th Aegean Islands.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
STRONG PROTEST
 WILL BE SENT TO ALLIED NATIONS
President Indicated th at Very Strong Protest Would Be Made to England and Her Allies on War Order.

WASHINGTON, Mar lG.--The pres ident indicated 10 callers that strong protest would be made against the action of Great Britain and her Allies in subjecting neutral commerce to numerous restrictions imposed by the British order in council just issued.
 Senator Walsh of Montana, an au- thority on international law and one of the spokesmen in defense of the legal side of the ship purchase bill talked at length with the president tonight about the situation. He had come to the White House on another subject but found the situation pro duced by the commercial blockade uppermost in the presidents mind 1. As he Jeff the White House Walsl said the British action had no prece dent in law or history and that an unl usually vigorous protest should b' made against it. He spoke of the ger l eral regret among the senators nov that before the last congress adjourn ed power was not given the presiden to declare an embargo on exports tt
 belligerents.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
United States Will Soon Make Known Its Desire for In
 deninity for Lees of Cargo and Ship From Germany.

WASHINGTON. Mar 16 The IT.. S. will make formal representations to Germany on the sinking of the Amert can ship. William P. Frye by the cruiser Priuz Eitel Freiderich as soon as certain necessary facts regarding the destination of the Frye's cargo of wheat aIe obtained. President Will son said that informal conferences ber tween the state department officials and Count Vou Bernstorh German ambassador. had served to pave the way for representations which will include a demand for indemnity on cargo and ship Late today the report
 of naval officers who examined the German cruiser. was received by the navy department The time they rec commended for her 10 repair will be kept confidential in the interests of neutrality
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17

Once more small American fleet, this time in charge of Admiral W. B.. Caperton, hovers near Vera Cruz. ready to protect the interests of Americans and other foreigners in Mexico. The fleet al or near Vera Cruz comprises six vo els: the bat tleships Delaware anc Georgia, the armored cruiser Wa hugton, the protected cruiser Taco na, the gum boats Petrel and Sacramento. The cruiser Des Moines is doing patrol duty at Progresso hari r. where eX- port disturbances have complicated the Mexican situation Greatest ca e will be exercised not Co force the navy Co a showdown, such as precipi- tated the occupation 1i Vera Cruz by marines last summer
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
PRIZES SOLD

LONDON, Mar l6 The first steam CT captured from the Turks, the Bim- ashi Riga Bcy 1898 tons gross, was offered for public auction and sold for $6525O to a Liverpool owner
 Three German sailing vessels aroused spirited bidding from Norwegian and British buyers at good prices The Urania went for $82,5OO to a BritisheI The Melpomene sold for S26,25O and the Viganella, S175OO to a Norwegian
 To such an extent has the Admiralty taken over the steamers that many regular lines had to charter outside
 vessels to maintain their service i Several North Atlantic liners have chartered vessels for service to th' United States, some sailings wer , dropped and othETs arranged the subject of government requisition.'
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
SIGNS ABROAD. 0F OFFENSIVE
 IN WEST FOR
 HE ALLIES
Increasing Activities of British, French and Belgian Armies, Give Cause for Offensive fore casts.
BRlTOSH RETAKE LOST
 GROUND NEAR ST. FL .
Russians in Caucasus T'reaten to Surround the Turkish Army on the Border of Turkey and Russia.

LONDON March l6-WIm the in. creasing activities of ,ae British, French and Belgian armies. and the roapearance on the coast of Belgium of British and Frenmr warships the time appears to be drawing -ear for the big effort in the west The rI.- lie is following with nenewed interest the daily reports of operations All the present operations in the west are believed here as preliminary 10 the general offensive the Allies will un- dertake when the ground dries.
 The Russians, on the eastern front, are even more active than their west ern allies The German offensive against Przasnysz having failed Co materialize, probably owing to the thaw. the Russians themselves have undertaken an offensive which they say is progressing successfully. The Germans claim that all attacks were repalled and ? GOO Russians captured.
 The Belgians, who are being suu ported by the warships of the alirt. have consolidated the gromd they won in the last few days, while the British have done likewise with the strip of territory they took from the Germans near Neuve Chapelle They have recovered most. # not all. the trenches they lost in the region of St Elo Simultaneously there has been heavyhgthing north of Arras in Champagne. in Arpouue and in the Vosges, in which both the French and Germans claim success.
 Along the ridges of the Carpathians fu a7frr- t..a fr. RNs.t re AusJro-Germau armies which despite the deep snow were kept up almost the hope Of relieving Przemsl Tho Russians are closing around the fort Hu' % r ll'rsm a7 ,'tn" Unofficial sources. jt is learned th, Russians resumed the offensive iI Bukowina, and battle is now in prog ress near the Bukowina frontier alonl the Stanislau-Kolomea railway.
 In the Caucasus too, the Russian are again on the move, according t all accounts from Petrograd. and arr pushing the Turks back along th coast of the Black Sea, threatenin the safety of the Turkish army a Olti on the Russo-Turkish border.
 The allied fleet continues opera tions in the Dardanelles, and of smyrna. but no official report of tn progress of the warships has bee made for some days One repor from Athens says the British cruise Amethyst penetrated the straits a far as Niagara The cruiser is sai to have been hi tby three shells ther being a number of casualties anon the crew
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
sHlP RESPONDS.

According to accounts here the Dresden. when attacked was not pre- pared to fight in neutral waters. and did not reply immediately After a few minutes she replied feebly The Dresden he ted the parliamentary flag, lowered boats and sent a protest against being attacked in neutral waters. The British commander ac- cording to German statement replied he had orders to sink the vessel where ever she was found, and let the di- plomats arrang the ma,ter later, anc that it would do so unless the Ger mans themselves sunk the vessel As consequence, the German commander sent the crew ashore and blew up the Dresden
 Reports here stated that the Ores den. which was forced to take refuge in Juan Fernandez Island because of lack of coal and damaged machinery was anchored about a quarter of a mile off the shore Sunday morning when the British cruiser Kent entered on one side and the Glasgow and Orc ma on the other side Of Cumberland Bay. Tbe British waBhips opened ire at 6 distance of three thousand yeards The German casualties were three dead and fifteen wounded.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
COLLIER JASON BACK.

WASHINGTON, March l6.- The Naval collier Jason which carried presents to the children Of the United States war orphans in Europe, is back in Hampton Boards bringing eN- hibits from European countries to the Panama-Pacihc Exposition It is talk ing on 5000 ton sof coal for the sta tion of Guantanamo, Cubo The Jason win cruise via the canal to Sa' Fran cisco. and iseXpected to arrive this month
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
IN. BATTLES OVER CITY MANAGER
Phoenix Political Pot BoiIs Over in Contemplation of Recall Pe- titionS Against Mayor George Young.
PARISH STANDS PAT
 AGAINST NEW MANAGER
ReferendunS Out Against Defec- tive Bill; Governor Signs Few Measures and Rejects Others That Came Late.

PUOENIN. March l6-The Phoe- niN municipal officer imJ.J-Io loomeG large today with the added feature or definite recall petition directed against Mayor Young and naming Walter Taebott as his opposing candi- date at the Recall election. Early this morning Bober, Craig. who was yesterday named by the commission as manager, following the adoption of a resolution for the removal of Parish. presented himeslf at the city hall and demanded from Parish, who Had pre- ceded him to the city mana2ers o1- fee the combination Co the city vault Theis was refused and a local lock. smith was called whom Fausb brder- ed from the building beme supported { in his orders by the Parish Chief of ! Police Walter Brawner
 The matter has now developed into political scrap with Mayor Young and Editor Heard, of the Republican as opposing leaders Heards hrst lieutenant is Col McClntock the 1 former postmaster, while Young's principal supporter is organized labor i One womeus club and the women club of Phoenix are in the hem fol 1 Talbot Heard's candidate, while tho ] Local Harmony club, with Iarc, membership Of women. is interesting itself in Youngs success
 The temperature in Phoenix today reached the high mark of the new year. a possible cause for the genera political frec-forau fight effectue th, 1 residents of the capital city,
 Reformers Busy
 TO further cause excitement BlaiI
 of the local Y. M C. A. and promr
 ent local reformers nemed l.. W. Cos
 gins, have begun circulation of refer
 endum petitions against The racin bill in face of the fact that the bin
 legally defective
 Governor Signs enS.
 m. rOr--uo -N ca. Hn.a.. uHl the supervisors 10 make appropri, 3 tion for county fair another giyin |. justices of peace exclusive jurisdi'
 tion in civil actions where the amour involved IS two hundred dollars c
 less, and the bill regulating the Bul i- sales of goods
 E The governor refused to acceI e lthose enactments brought to him sul 5 sequent to adjournment of the legi O lature and disapproyed the dedcienc e appropriation bill which carried fl, thousand dollars to complete th I- clerical work and pay a printing bi e incidental 10 close ofthe regular sc e sion
 l. Reprives Recommended. lt| The Board of Pardous and Parolt d recommended temporary repriyes ! srl granted by the governor to the deat o. condemned prisoners now at Floren' .e pending the action of the Supreu q. Court on the question involving q h right of the governor to pardon
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
CONSPIRACY TRIAL ON

NEW YORK Mar When the case of Richard F. Stegler. Richard Madden and Gustav Cook charged with conspiracy against the United States in obtaining false American passports was called for trial, Federal Judge Cuahman granted a motion of the government attorney that Madden Cook be tried separately and first A jury was secured. Assistant Dis trict Attorney announced that StegleI made a confession and will testify for the government The testimony be gan with Stegler as the first witness The jury is American born with two exceptions, one is English born, tho other Austrian, both lived in this country since their youth. All twelve professed Co be neutral.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
A. p CLEARED

WASHINGTON, Mar. 16.-Attorney General Gregory has written a letter addressed to James Beck, counsel for the Sun Association, disposing of the complaint against the Associated Press for alleged violation of the Fed eral antitrust act, made by the New York sun Printing and Publishing As sociation The attorney generals let ter is dated March i2 and makes known there is no ground for actior by the federal authorities against tho Associated Press under the anti-trus act
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
couNTERFEITs SEIZED.

SAN FRANCISO. March 16.-secret service operatives arrestF1 Martin j.. Fillmore, his son. l. Fillmore and A. P. Feeley, Fnlmores soninlaw of San Martin, on charges of conspiracy to make counterfeit five dollar gold pieces. The Fulmores' blacksmith shop was raided and eounterfeitine outfit seized, the othcers said
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
CLAIM DRESDEN
 WAS SUNK WHILE AT ANCHORAGE
German Embassy in Wash. ington Gives Out State ment Claiming that English Violated Neutrality.

WASHINGTON, Mar l6-A state ment issued by the German embassy declared the German cruiser Dresden sunk by the British squadron of tho coast of Chile Sunday was apparent ly attacked while i'm the shelter of neutral waters The statement says a telegram from Valparaiso stated the Dresden escaped from the English ship and took refuge at the island of Juan Fernandez because of damage 10 machinery and lack of coal While at tbe island. she was attacked and destroyed
 The statement follows.
 Yesterday morning the embassy received from Valparaiso the follow ing cable The German cruiser Dresden after hayine destroyed an English sailing ship on March s. was surprised by an English armored cruiser and pursued by her from in the afternoon The Dresden succeed ed in escaping the cruiser under GOV CT of darkness. Damage to machiu- cry and lack oi coal forced her to put into the island of Juan Fernandez
 According 10 todays telegram re- ceived at the embassy from Nalparai- SO, fifteen wounded of the Dresden
 were landed by the Drama at said harbor Three men of the Dresden are reported 10 have been killed The telegram further says the rest of the crew was landed on the island of Juan
 Fernandez and will be brought to Val
 paraiso by a Chilean steamer
 , According to a British Admiralty , reporr the Dresden was caught by th,
 amored cruiser Kent the protected
 cruiser Glasgow and the auxiliary
 cruiser Drama near Juan Fernandez
 island Considering existing coudi |, tions, the Dresden apparently was at tackled while in the shelter of neutra waters As long as there are no view d received to the contrary we are en r. titled to believe a second violation O d neutrality in Wasiug naval Warlar n has been committed by the Engisl a navy On August 26, 1914, the aux n. Hilary cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm de d blusat Was urea upon m Jue pay O , Rio deOro by the English cruise " Nightflyer, while at anchor withi v one mile of the Spanish coast of Wes .e Africa"
 % More Rumor.
 -e VALPARAISO, Mar l6-Accordin le to the wounded Germans from th re cruiser Dresden who arrived her, @ three Of the crew were killed in actio
 The commander of the Dresden an
 33O officers and sailors unharmel
 are now at Juan Farnandez
 The German officers of the Dresde at who arrived here declared they wei J. attacked while at anchor in Cumbe A land Bay on the north side of the of land They assert that other shiI ,y in the port were damaged by the tt Id Of the British ships and that shell tn exploding on the shore. killed woI ig an and Q child. A Chilean cruiser bi
 been sent to bring the crew of q
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
AVIATOR KILLED

LOS ANGELES, Mar, l6. - Frank Sites. local aviator, fell 300 feet in an lair we'll" at the Motion Picture City near here Sites jumped from the aeroplanC when 1t was thirty feet from the ground and died of injuries shortly afterwaTd.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
RAGING TO CONTINUE.

LONDON, March l6.-The Jockey club decided to continue the racing in spite of the war on tine gIpnnGs that racing is necessary in the inter est of horse-breeding. Thousands are employed. King George favors the carrying on of the usual program.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
ROUTE DECIDED UPON.

WASHINGTON March l6.-The pr 7eef b dr,lc rouL' LOT which ts rl 3 ~iL m t' of negotiations with one of the two existing lines which the government may buy. Secretary Lane said the an nouncement might be delayed until after his return from San Francisco.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
MINE SWEEPING ATOvE.

LONDON. March 1G.-A dispatch from the Greek Island of Tenedos, near the entrance Of the pardaneIies, says twelve boats, under the protec- tiou of warships, resumed sweeping the Dardanelles for mines. The Brit ish trawler was blown up by a mine.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-17
BIG TRADE BALANCE

WASHINGTON. Mar 16- Secreta- ry Redfeld stated at the cabinet meet ing that a preliminary report indicaf. cd the United States had a larger balance trade in the last week than any previous week in the history oi the county The estimated balance of last week approNmated more than $47000.O0O