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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Work for Supernumerary Judge

Montgomery, September 7.-(Spe-
 cal)-One of the bills sent to the gov
 ernor this afternoon for his approval is
 regarded my many as being of equal im- portance to any other recently put through both branches. The bill is that of Representative Shapiro and provides that the governor in the future shall send the supernumerary judge any
 county wherein there are congested dock cts.
 At the present time the supcrnumer- ary judge is sent to places wherein the regular judge is absent or i'll. Under the new law he will go wherever he is need ed and in this way will prevent. it is be- lieved, much of the evil growing out of the law S delay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
CONTEST CLOSES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
lone young lady will be elected from each distrie >~''D 1

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08

ergetic candidate, new or old, one two years subscription equals 4500 votes; therefore, two two-year subscriptions, 9o0o votes; one six months subscription, 500 votes; total, $500 votes. Now, add the extra 5000. which gives grand total of l4s00. And yet this is only one club and you may secure as many clubs as you wish. Just figure only 10 clubs and you have a total of 14s.0o0 votes. Some votes! Do not hold any subscriptions back, be- cause that will not help; but it might be harmful to your total score. Those young ladies who turn in their clubs as fast as they get them will do wisely. Do your best; it's worth while. Get your one vote coupons into this office without delay, 1t will be better for those who have any. The one vote coupon will not be good forever; it will surely be killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Pay Expenses of Staff Trip

Montgomery, Sel tember 7.-(Spe- cial.)-The senate committee on finance and taxation today reported favorably a Dill to pay the expenses of Governor O'Neafs staff to Washington, D. C., on the occasion of the inauguration of Pres ident Wilson. The appropriation asked for in the bill is less than S400.
 It will be remembered that bill to pay these expenses was introduced in the house during the first part of the session, but was adversed by the com mittee on appropriations. Friends of the senate bill will make vigorous effort to secure the passage of the measure be- fore adjournment of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Loses on Reapportionment Bill

Montgomery, September 7.-(Special) Having failed repeatedly to secure a re- port on his reapportionment bill, Senator Judge this morning made an effort to take the bill out of the hands of the commit tee and put it on the floor of the house He lost by a margin of one vote. The bill as has been previously reported. would reapportion the representation of coun- ties in the legislature in accordance with the last federal census. The bill would give Jefferson Il. instead of seven mem bers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
THIS IS YOUR
 CLUB OFFER

Opportunity days in the big motion pie ture campaign are here. Note following offer by which you can obtain an extra ballot for 5000 votes
 If you send in five (six monthso sub scriptions to The Age Herald. or if they are sent in for you, on or before Saturday, September IS, you will be entitled to an extra coupon for 5000 votes for each club.
 All subscriptions must be paid in ad- vance.
 This offer holds good until the 18th only and will not be repeated.
 In this offer a years subscription will count the same as two for six months and two years subscription the same as four for six months. You can send in as many subscriptions IS you like. and for every set of five for six months (yearly subscriptions to count the same as two for six months and two years subscrip- tion the same as four for six months) you will be given an extra ballot for 5000 votes.
 If you are little behind in the race you can easily acquire first place within the next few days if you try.
 Get all the clubs you wish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
TEXAS CITY CAMP TO
 BE DONE AWAY WITH

Washington. September 7.-Instead of re-establshing at some other point the Second division camp at Texas City de- stroyed in the recent gulf storm, the war department has decided to disintegrate the division Major General Bell, who commanded the camp, probably wGl be sent temporarily to command the central cago.
 Most of the troops of the division al- ready have been assigned to other posts, and orders for movement of the re- mainder will be issued as soon as recom- mendations arrive from Major General Funston, commanding the border patrol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Redistricting Goes Glimmering

Montgomery, September 7.-tSpeciall The house committee on elections and privileges adversed this afternoon the Brindey redistricting bill, and adversed the redistricting bill of Representative John when it was offered as a substitute. The only redistricting bill pending is that prepared by the privileges and elections committee of the senate, and which would operate in such way as to throw Con- gressmen Hefln and Dent in competition with each other. As it is admitted that this bill was prepared not from states manship but from a desire to "get rid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
BRIEF ITEMS OF DAYS ACTIVITY
 AMONG SOLONS AT MONTGOMERY

Notwithstanding the fact that only a few days remain before the final adjournment or the legislature. a number of bills were introduced today in both branches of the legislature. In the senate the following bills were introduced:
 By Senator Hartwell: To submit to the people Of Alabama a proposed consti- tuuonal amendment allowing counties to adopt commission form of government MT. Hartwell also introduced a bill to al low Mobile to issue bonds for dock inn provements.
 By Senator Judge: To further regulate the office of constable, and to provide fol solicitors of courts of record. other than circuit solicitors, to take the place of those who may be i'll. This bill was in- troduced in the house last week.
 By Senator Bulger: To regulate the reg istratfon of conditional sales in Talla- poosa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Convict Lease Bill Goes Over

Montgomery, September 7.--(Spe- cial)-On account of the excitement in cident to the consideration of other sub- jects in both branches of the legisla- ture today. the substitute for the anti convict lease system bill was not re- ported by the senate committee this aft ernoon On the next legislative day this will prove to be the most interesting subject before the lawmakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
See Antitrust Bill Defeat

Montgomery, September 7.-(Special.) While Representative Morris of Dale did rot move today to take the Bonner anti trust bill from the adverse calendar, the Birmingham delegation which came to the capital for the purpose of opposing this bills passage, is convinced that it's trouble was not in vain As a result of the good work of the delegation it is be- lieved that when Mir. Morris does eXer- else his right to call up the bill his effort will encounter defeat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Could Sink Submarine
Meant to Precipitate Crisis

London, September S.-Q:07 a. m)-A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Rotter- dam says:
 It is freely rumored in Berlin that the sinking of the Allan line steamer Hes perian was deliberately designed by the party of Admiral von Tirptz, the Ger. man minister of marine. to bring to q climax the differences between von Tir- pttz and Dr. von Bethmann- Eollweg. the imperial chancellor, over the last note tc President Wilson concerning the use of submarine boats against liners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Governors Veto Sustained

Montgomery, September 7.-(Spe cial Ex-Governor Henderson's veto of the bill prohibiting state officers from hav- ing their names printed on stationery at the states expense was sustained by the house today by a vote of 57 to 13.
 The governors veto message was read in the house last week and the bill was referred to the committee on public printing. That committee today returned the bill with the recommendation that the house concur with the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Handling Juvenile Offenses

Montgomery. September 7.-4tSpecal.) The house today passed three bills of Representative Brindley of Etowah pro- yiding methods for regulating and hand Hing Juveniles charged with offenses.
 Under provision of one of the bills pro- bate courts and record courts are made ex officio juvenile courts.
 Another bill provides for the removal of girls under IS years old from houses of prostitution, and the third makes a person guilty of a misdemeanor if he falls to support his wife or any of his children who are under Is years old.
 The house also passed Representative Graysons bill giving owners of riparian rights on waters of Alabama the authori- ty to erect terminals and wharves, and to collect reasonable tolls for their use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Yale Wins

Greenwich. Conn.,, September 7.-Yale, Princeton and Pennsylvania were win ners in the first of the team matches for the intercollegiate golf championship to- day over the links of the Greenwich Country club. Yale defeated Harvard. : points to 2; Princeton, last years cham pion, trounced Williams. to 1, and Penn sylvania defeated Cornell, to 2.
 Tomorrow's matches will bring together Illinois and Yale, while Princeton will battle with Pennsylvania. the winners of each match playing for the title on Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Indian Prince Helps British

Smla. India, September 7.-(Via London, 1e:3o a m.)-The Gackwar of Baroda ha $ contributed s16O.o0o to provide aeroplanes for use on the British front. Last De- cember he purchased the steamship Elm press of India as a hospital ship for In- dian troops. Soon after the war began he offered all his troops and resources to aid the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
POst0ffice Rnhhed

Nashville, September LA Johnson City, Tenn. special says the postoffce at Jonesboro was entered by robbers at 7 o'clock this morning, the safe blown and s1S0o in stamps and $200 in cash taken. The officers think the rob- bery the work of experts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Expenses of Former Administration

Montgomery, September 7.-(Spe- cial.) )-All bills carrying an appropriation for the purpose of paying legitimate ex- penses of the former administrator were reported favorably in the house today by the committee on appropriations. A number of these measures have been hanging fire since the first part of the session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Screens on Car Windows

Montgomery, September 7.-(Spe- cial. .)-According to the terms of a bill favoraby reported in the senate this afternoon windows and doors of all rail- road cars in Alabama will have to be screened At the present time screens are used exclusively in Pullman cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Hours for Liquor Shipments

! Mortgomery September 1.-(Special) , The house committee on temperance re- ported favorably this afternoon the sub stitute anti-shipping bill which prescribes the hours between which liquor may be delivered by express companies The sub stitute was interposed in the senate last week when it was obvious that a pre- pared bill to reduce the legal supply of alcoholic beverages by half would fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08

Washington, September Recommending officers of the sunken liner Hesperian. in joint affidavit forwarded to the state department today. declared that from the fragments of steel which fell on the deck, "it was indubitably shown" that the ship was struck by torpedo. The position of the United States is to take no steps to question the good faith of Germanys recent assurances unless 1t is shown clearly that the sinking of the Hesperian was in violation of them. This view was made clear by high official, who explained that President Wilson and Secretary Lansing accepted the assur- ances of the German government at their face value and are reluctant to believe that the Hesperian was sunk deliberately without valid causes.
 Still Are Optimistic
 It was said tauthortatively that the American government is still hopeful that the entire submarine issue with Germany will be cleared up satisfactorily.
 There is a strong possibility that the United States may change it's attitude to- ward what constitutes armng a mer- chant vessel, and in the light of the de- velopment of submarine warfare may hold that the mounting of small defense guns only heretofore considered as not arming a ship, may be considered armament, which will remove the vessel from the noncombatant class.
 State department officials gave strong indications of this today, and stated that when the United States at the beginning of the war declared that passenger ships carrying defense guns of small calibre would be permitted to enter and leave American ports, and would not be chased as war vessels, submarine warfare had not developed to it's present stage.
 Could Sink Submarine
 Officials pointed out that 4.7-inch gun, such as is reported to have been mounted on the Hesperian, is of sufficient size to sink submarine. Proof of this fact, of- ficials think, might be construed as purpose to challenge the German block aders. -f
 It was pointed out that the British ship Waimana, mounting a small gun, has been held up for sometime at Newport News, while the state department has been de- ciding her status
 Officials admitted that decision on this point, involving a change in the American procedure toward such ships would be of far-reaching importance to the international situation arising over the submarine question
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Mangled Body Found

New Decatur. September 7.-(Special., The mangled body of an unidentified ne- gro was found on the Southern railroad tracks between the Decatur station and the Tennessee river bridge early this morning. The negro had in his possess sion an l. O. O. F. card bearing tho name of R. E. Yeager Cullman, Ala. It is thought this card was stolen from MT. Yeager who Is prominent carpenter os that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Boys Appointed Pages

Montgomery September 7.-(Spe- cial.)-John Moffat, Jr., son of the re- cording secretary of the governor, and Fontaine Hollis, son of Senator Hollis of Choctaw, were today appointed sen ate pages to succeed Sam Wesley Ad- ans of Clanton and James Sowell of Jasper, who resigned to attend school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Saw No Submarine

Loverpool, September S.-No submarine was seen by anyone before the ship was struck nor was any warning given, says an official statement issued by the Allan line regarding the steamer Hesperian The impact of the torpedo was so great the statement adds, the vessel stopped dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, September 7.--Forecast for Alabama. Georgia and Mississippi: Gen. orally fair Wednesday and Thursday
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday; Thursday partly cloudy, not quite so warm In west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Passes for Veterans

Montgomery, September 7.-tSpc- cial) )-Rallroads will be permitted to grant to needy Confederate veterans passes to and from reunions if a bill of Senator Elkins, passed through the senate and favorably reported tonight by a house committee, is enacted into Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Bryan's Seventh Grandchild

Washington, September "A son was born here today to Mrs. Richard Brown Hargraves. second daughter of William Jennings Bryan. The boy is the seventh grandchild and the fourth grandson of the former Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Passes for Health Officers

Montgomery, September 7.-tSpe- cial)-Mr. Rogers of Sumter this after noon introduced a bill in the house re- quiring railroads to grant free trans portation to the health officer of the state and his assistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08

Gifts of Birmingham public spirited merchants, to be awarded to candidates who win parts in Essanay motion picture.
 Long silk hose, by J. Blach & Sons, Third avenue.
 White evening fan, by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb. PIP Nineteenth street.
 Silk shirtwaists, by Caheen Bros, 1924 Second avenue. saf Hats, by Parisian company, 1908 Third avenue. s9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Resolutions urging the passage of the waterworks condemnation bill by the leg islature and requesting Representative N. w. Scott to resurrect it from the com mittee of which he is chairman, were passed last night at the regular meet ing of the Ensley club. The resolutions were passed unanimously. Among the other business of the club was the con- tinuation of the committee on the Bir- mingham- Jasper highway to the Warrior river via Ensley and Wylam and the committee was urged to get on the fir ing line and "shell the trenches" Other business was routine. President J. J. Chisholm was in the chair. The water works resolutions are as follows:
 Whereas, It is understood that there has been passed by the senate at Mont gomery a bill providing for the con- demnation of the Birmingham Water works cornnany's property by the city of Birmingham; and,
 "Whereas, It is understood that the said bill Is now in charge of the com lower house of the legislature and that HUH. IN. W. ScOtt IS Cnd1rman or said committee; and,
 Whereas, It appears that no action has been taken by said committee on said bill; and.
 Whereas, 1t appears that because it's great importance to the city and citizens of Birmingham the said bill should be- come q law; and,
 Whereas, the citizens of Ensley and hn rrr4s s,t-- ~f IL pecially desirous of its passage. Now, therefore be it resolved by the Ensley club that our representative from this part of the county. the Hon. N. W. Scott, be and he is hereby requested to use his best efforts to have said bill re- ported favnrably and passed by the house
 ID. J. HUMMER,
 "E. W. AVERYT,
 'I. A, KILLER,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Pratt City's Inferior Court

Montgomery, September 7.-(Special.l A bill creating an inferior court in Pratt City has passed both branches of the leg islature and will in all probability ba signed by the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Private Secretary Purchasing Agent

Montgomery, September 7.-(Spc- ciaL)-The house today passed the bill making the private secretary to the gov ernor the state purchasing agent. The bill was amended so as not to make it's pro- visions apply to or affect present con- tracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Money for Normal Colleges

Montgomery, September 7.--(Spe- l.)-The bill appropriating $40,O00 an- nually to the normal colleges of the state was favorably reported this after noon by the finance and taxation com mittee of the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
By HUGH. " ROBERTS AND L. s. BETTY

of at least one liquor candidate" it is generally conceded that it will not sur vive
 MT. John declared to the house this aft ernoon that he would move at the proper time to take his bill from the adverse calendar. Mir. Brindley intimated thai he would do as much for his bill. Never theless, the indications are that the leg islature is prone to permit the districts to remain IS they are and that for al least four years longer John w Aber. cfombie, congressman at large, will have an opportunity to serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Kelly,s Bill Adyersed

Montgomery, September 7.-(Special) The temperance committee of the house this afternoon adversed the bill of Rep resentative Kelly of Houston. which would have made it unlawful for anyone to have liquor in any amount on his per- son, and which would have made it an offense punishable by life sentence to bring or cause to be brought into this state any liquor containing any percent age of alcohol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Ford runabout: good condi-
 tion; 1912 engine; good service for cash. Call 5727. Address Age-Herald, H. P.
 H. 9-S-st-we-fri-su.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08

Write, phone or call on the manager of the Motion Picture Department. Age-Her- aid. He will be glad to give you any in- formation desired relative to the cam paign and assist you in any way within his power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08

The Older Girls Conference of Ens- ley, Vivian and Pratt City will meet this afternoon at the Methodist church at 3 o'clock. An interesting programme has been arranged in which the girls of these three districts will take part Miss Minnie Kennedy of Birmingham will
 make a talk. The programme follows. Piano selection, Miss Lillian Mills; talk Duties of the Council Members Miss Ruth Davi5; solo, "A Perfect Day." Miss Bessie Sargent; reading, selected, Miss Grace Huffs.utler; paper Miss Rena Bridges: piano selection. Miss Jessie Trucks.
 At o'clock banquet will be served at which the chairmen of the three diz- tricts will respond to appropriate toasts. They are Miss Gertrude Wilson of Ems ley, Miss Bessie Moore of Wylam and Miss Rena Bridges of Pratt City. At the banquet representatives of the Older Boys conference, John Looney of Ens- ley, Charles Guthrie of Vivian and James McCracken of Pratt City will bring greetings from their respective dis tricts.
 A meeting of the Jolly Boys" organ ization will be held tonight at the Ma
 sonic hall at which several committees will make report. including that on con- stitution and bylaws.
 The T. c. I. chorus met last night and reorganized for the season. A large num- Der of the former members were present and a number of young men joined the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending D. nl. 75th meridian time. September '. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
CANDIDATES ARE
 GETTING THE VOTES

Those who took notice of my advice yesterday and worked, reaped a rich ben efit by the energetic effort put forth Nearly every candidate has boiled at least one, and some two clubs. Keep 1t up, young ladies, that is the only way to win this contest The young ladies who win this contest will surely work smil- ingly and with unhesitating determination to go to Chicago and the Essanay Studio This is no play promise, but sure thing, the winners will play in a motion picture which picture will be given world re- lease just the same as any other film manufa ctured by the Essanay company. Work, girls, it's worth it. Votes count. SMILE AND WORK
 This is the best offer you young ladies have had as a club. just stop and figure what a very little effort means to the en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
ICLA|M BITS OF STEEL WERE FOUND ON DECK OF HESPER|AN Shows, Say Ships Officers
 in Affidavit, Vessel Was
 Sunk by Submarine
UNITED STATES MAY
 CHANGE HER POLICY
May Regard Guns of Light Calibre as Disqualifying Vessel From Being Chased as Noncombatant-De-
 cision Would Have Grave Effect
AMERICAN KILLED

The American consul at Queens town, according to the Daily Mall. has received information that a man named Wolff, aged 21, and born in New Jersey, was lost in the sinking of the Hesperian.