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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
CUNNINGHAM ON
 CONVICT CONDITIONS

The proceedings of yesterday brought out nothing of startling or sensa- tional nature but information secured by the committee was deemed of ex- oeeding1y great value. Dr. Russell NJ Cunnin ngham, former lieutenant gov ernor, and considered an expert in criminology, advised the committee re- sarding what should be done by inc legislature in it's work toward prison reform. He declared against capital punishment. either by a ''hempen rope, electricity or starvation, overwork and carkness," and expressed the belief that sterilization of hardened crim- inals should be practiced. He declared that strong body and a sanitary mine We're essential to the success of the convict lease system and stated that no convict should be permitted to re- main In the mine more than eight hours day or required to dig and deliver more than four tons of coal day.
 Senator Frank s. White told the committee that the convict lease sys- tenn was a business for the indulgence in which he blushed for his state and characterized that system as blot on civilization and black mark against relig' on.' He urged that this legisIa ture take the convicts out of the mines and put them to work on the high ways of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Probe committee in executive session. Look for battle along the Yser.
 u- 5 to protest against retaliatory
 plan.
 Whole of Sudan in uprising. 2-Willfam Teague dies in Montgomery. Russian agent dies from lahor. 4-Editorial comment o-Wniteway planned on Twenty-first
 street.
 Fee system criticised.
 Judge Almon here yesterday
 Split mileage inconvenient 6-Society, 7-Sports. 9-Marixets -Assss. 4ls.e lo-Eis fire on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

from Berlin late in December when s wireless message said Gonstantlnoplc re- ported an uprising uf serious dimensions in the Sudan,
 The Senuss trihesmen afe members of a Moslem sect of North Afriea
 The latest available British army list contains no general of the name of Hawiey Several tiawevs are Iamed as officers in the official record but none ranks so high as a general
 The only General Hawley mentioned in available reference books in con- rection with the British army is Majcr General William Hanbury Hawlcy. who retired in 1San He IS S5 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
TRAIN ROBBED

Houston, Tex, March is-The Houston interurban due in this city at 12;40 o'clock, was held up and robbed some miles from the city early this morning by three masked men who made their escape. Eight passengers lost money and valuables. including Robert Fl. Cornell of Houston, vice president of the International Ro- tary association, who lost 5000 diamond in addition to other prop erty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Child Burned to Death

Marion, March IS. = Especially Mallory Hughey, the five-yeaG-old son of A. B. Hughey, was burned to death at his fathers house in Beet [. The boy followed his father to eAe woods where brush was being burned and ac- cidentally caught on fire. The burns Were so severe he died the following day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
WHOLE OF SUDAN
 HELD BY DER WISHES,
 SAYS BERLIN REPORT
German Merchant Declares England
 Unable 10 Cope With Uprising

Berlin, 1s-(6y
 
  published vossch December O other officers toa vi aim men,. os
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Professors Resign

Salt Lake City, March 1s-Thirteen state suniversity professors resigned today as a result of the attitude of the board of regents in upholding Presi dent J. T. Kingsburys dismissal of four professors and his demotion of the head of the English department recently. Oother resignations are ex- Lected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Cotton Ship Leaves

Wilmington. N. O.. March 1S.-The Brit ish steamer Auchenblae, with 13,111 bales of cotton, and the Swedish steamer Bal tic. with 6000 bales. tailed from this port today for Liverpool The Baltic will go by way of Savannah to complete loading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
DYSON ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER CHARGE

Talladega March 1S.-- Special, Arthur Dyson was acquitted of the murder of Mirabeau Norred here to- day. The trial began last Monday. Norred was killed following a quarrel with Dyson last November. The de- fendant claimed self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
O'Neal Tells Probe Commit tee In Secret What He Knows About Famous
 Dedication
PROBERS GO INTO CONVICT SYSTEM IN
 A THOROUGH WAY
Dr. Cunningham and Captain White Make Recommendations Witnesses Summoned By
 Committee Excused
sy HUGH ". ROBERTS


 That the "Lacy" steal was the re- suit of conspiracy against the treas- ury of the state of Alabama, and that the former clerk of the convict de- partment was merely the willing tool in the hands of stronger mem was the expression of opinion made yesterday by ex-Governor Emmet O'Neal to the legislative probe com mittee sitting in executive session.
 While the governors testimony was not and will not be made public, it is learned that during the two hours in which he was closeted with the com mittee he divulged information which the committee considered of greatest importance. It is known that last night for the first time the members of the committee felt exceedingly hopeful of being able to learn positively who got the $100,000 of which the state treas ury was despoiled. and for the em- bezzlement of which Theodore Lacy is at the present time behind the walls of the penitentiary
 Chairman Merritt, as matter of fact, said:
 "Whfle | would not make known what Governor O'NesI said, have no hesitancy in stating nm opinion to the effect that his testimony was most important. I believe that we will get to the bottom of the scandal of the ,onvict department before we dis hand..
 To the same effect Senator Denson expressed himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
SEVERAL WITNESSES
 SUMMONED AND EXCUSED

Considerable speculation resulted yes terday when the committee summoned and excused from testifying ex-Sheriff McAdory. ex-Chief of Police Bodeker, ex- City Detective Wren. J. Fred Staley, Abe Siegel J. S. Brown, former editor of the Searchlight: l.. Connecke and others. Detective Wren was the stand just long enough to say that he was out of the state on the date of the Lacy defal- cation Mir. Staley was on the stand just long enough to say that he was not sec retary Of the campaign committee which brought about the nomination for gover- nor of Emmet ONeal. Neither of the others was sworn.
 It is understood that the original plan of the committee was to inquire into the effort of local police authorities to ap- prehend Theo Lacy, to inquire into the relationship of the excise commission and the former sheriff. to inquire into the case of a saloon thrown into the hands of receivers, and to inquire into the all leged disappearance of an individual all legged to have misappropriated some s30oo. It is unknown what produced the change in the programme. At any rate, these witnesses were excused.
 j. w. Mcqueen, vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield company, and F. E. Craw- ford. cashier of the American Trust and Savings bank, were others summoned to give testimony and excused.
 INDICATES CHANGES
 IN LEASE SYSTEM
 The testimony of yesterday, dealing as 1t did almost to the exclusion of every other subject with the convict lease sys- tenn In vogue in Alabama, was considered significant of the intention of the com mittee not only to recommend the grad ual abolition of the convict lease system, but to bring about actual and immediate prison reform. Senator Bonner, as a mat ter of fact, stated that this work would be the first undertaken when the legis- lative session was resumed. It is safe to predict that by statute the hours n convict may be retained in a coal mine will be limited to eight, and the tons of coal he may be required to dig in a day limited to four and six, dependent on conditions. There is no question. further more, but that the legislature will put in motion legislation which will gradually eliminate the lease system in Alabama.
 Interesting testimony was given yester- day by George w. Beach, receiver for the Alabama Insurance company, of what he termed the gross negligence" sof the state insurance commission. He testified that Hervey W. Laird. former deputy in nurance commissioners, permitted Prof. A. n. Smith of Birmingham, at tbat time president of the Alabama Insurah~a com pany. to transfer securities in the sum of $GO00 for the protection of patrons from the department and substitute therefor stock and a mortgage of negative value.
 The Running Story
 The session in detail follows:
 George " Beach, receiver for the Alabama Insurance company, took tho stand at 1O:4O o'clock. He told of the organization of the Alabama Insurance company. and testified that Heryey W. Laird. deputy insursnce commissioner.
 (Csntinuea on Fags Twol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
ReOrganized Belgian Army Extending Line Forward. Artillery Duel Has AL
 ready Commenced
RUSSIANS CROSS
 EAST PRUSSIAN
 FRONTIER AGAIN
Lull In Bombardment of the Dardan- elles Believed Due to Weather Conditions = Turks
 Confident

London, March 1S.-10:25 D. m The next important battle in the west, it is believed, will take place along the River Yser, held on one side by the recently reorganized Belgian army, and on the other by the Ger mans.
 As the floods have subsded the Bel gians, supported by the allies war ships have pushed their line slightly forward, and this is almost certain to lead to counter attacks by the Ger mans and then a general engagement, as when similar movements were ini- tiated elsewhere along the front. An artillery duel already had commenced.
 There may be a slight delay while the Germans are awaiting reinforce ments. for they have been using most Of their reserves to counter attack the British troops at St. Eloi and Neuve Chappelle, and the French north of Arras, but that a big clash will soon come nobody doubts.
 The contest for the spur of Notre Dame de Lorette is still in progress and. according to Berlin, further at tempts of the French to advance in Champagne. where they captured an important ridge north of Lem esnii. have been repulsed. Fighting in the Argonne forest and the Vosgas has slackened somewhat, owing, doubtless, to the return of cold weather.
 There is little news from the east crn front and beyond the fact that the Russians again have crossed tbe East Prussian frontier in the far north east, near Tilsit, and that they con tinue their offensive against the Aus trians in Bukowifia, there Is no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Little News From East

There is temporary lull sn the bombardment of the Dardanellcs and smyrna, according to an Athens dis- patch due, it is thought, to unfav- erable weather conditions. The Turks are taking advantage of this te repair damage done to the forts and batteries and they express confidence, which is shared by the German field marshal Baron Won Der Goltz that tue straits are impenetrable.
 The belief is held here, however that as soon as the ships receive fresh ammunition they will resume the att tack with even greater force.
 The conference between the govern ment and labor leaders to arrange for the acceleration of the output of war munitions was continued in London to- day and adjourned until tomorrow to complete the agreement reached. The laborites desire assurances that the ar arrangements entered into now will not rreiudicially affect the workers after the wal is concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

Soshington. March ls--The United
 $Ss considers that Great Britain 0 . France in the British order in . Veil and accompanying notes have
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
MEXICAN ADVICES
MORE REASSURING

Washington, July 9.-More reassur
ing advices from Mexico City served
to lessen somewhat official apprehen-
sion over the situation there.
Latest dispatches, which came by
courier, reported that food riots had
been checked and that food conditions
generally had improved. 1t was added
however, that the food situation still
was serious and that unrest existed.
Other information which created a
more hopeful feeling over the situa
ton were General Carranzas assur
ance that every consideration would
be shown foreigners and other non
combatants by his army, which is in
vesting Mexico City, and reports that
steps to relieve Mexico's famine
stricken population were proceeding
as far as conditions would permit.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
FIFTY KILLED IN
TERRIFIC STORM
Wind and Rain DeyaState
the Middle West.
CINCINNATI IS HARD HIT

Fully Twenty Persons Perish in Col
lapse of Buildings and Capsizing of
Towboats and as Many More Are
Mssing-Property Loss viii Be
Several Millions.
Chicago. July 9.-More than fifty
persons we're killed and several
scores were injured by the violent
wind and rain storm which extended
from Nebraska to Ohio The property
damage is estimated at seveal mil
lion dollars.
The greatest loss of life occurred in
Cincinnati and vicinity, where twenty
persons are known to be dead and at
least fifteen or twenty missing, siN
of the dead there being deck hands
who were drowned by the capsizing
of towboat in the Ohio river.
In Eastern Missouri the storm as
sumed the proportions of a tornado
damaging 1872 blocks in st. Charles, {
town of about IL 900 people.
In Lincoln and Custer counties, Ne
braska, wind and hail caused heav!
damage to crops, and in the village
of Galloway several buildings wer'
unroofed
In Southern Illinois the storm wa
severe. causing heavy damage il
many localities In Mound City tn
business part of the town was flooded
In Central and Southern Indian
three persons were killed and fifty in
iured The property loss is $500
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
NOTE NOT LIKELY
TO Be ACCEPTABLE

Washington. July 9.-That Germany
has abandoned any intention of trying
to engage the United States in pre-
liminary exchanges on the submarine
issue and will send within a few days
note in response to that of Presi-
dent Wilson OF date of June 3. is the
belief here.
The reply, according to the pub
lished reports and the statement re-
ceived from Ambassador Gerard early
in the week, will not be satisfactory
or acceptable
Developments of this week have
confirmed the fears long entertained
here that Germany is not yet prepar-
ed to meet the United States on the
issues involved, and will resort to
proposals of compromise in the hope
that material consideration will in
/ Guce the United States TO yield some
thing of its position on the princi-
/ pies.
That the United States cannot yield,
even for the sake Of a practical ar
rangement that might effect greater
security for American lives, Is the
conviction here In fact, 1t is stated
that until Germany has met the Unit
ed States squarely on the issues OF
the principle this government cannot
even discuss practical arrangements
for modus of submarine operations
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
THAW ON STAND FOR
CROSS-EXAMINATI0N

New York. July 9.-Harry Thaw,
called by the state for cross-examina-
ton, was asked If he had ever said he
had no animosity against William
Travers Jerome.
THAT statement is absolutely cor
rect" said Thaw.
when did you first learn that any
rich men were interested in keeping
you in Matteawan?" he was asked.
''Well, in April was examined by
alienists in February and March,
Thaw began, indicating later he
meant April 1908.
He said at habeas corpus hearing
at White Plains in 1912 on the ques
ton of his sanity there had been con
siderable opposition" to him. He hao
been told, he declared. that Jerome
had received financial support" t
keep him in the institution and thai
newspaper articles had intimated IL
He read a statement from a news
paper quoting Jerome as saying Ger
tain people would be only too glad t.
have this fellow adiudged lunatic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
A MADISON INTERVIEW
Mr.. Perry Tells His Experience.

The following brief account of an
interview with a Madison man over
four years ago. and its sequel. will
be read with keen interest by every
citizen:
Dell Perry agent Standard Oil Co.,
Madison, says Constant jolting on
the wagon no doubt caused my kid
neys to become disordered. ! suf-
fered much from pains through my
kidneys and loins. | finally used
Doans Kidney pills, procured at +
C.. Smiths drug store, and they
Strengthened me out in short order
Another of my family has also haC
wonderful relief from Doan's Kidne,
Pills" Statement given September
6, 1910.
over two years later Mr.. PER-!
said: 4 have taken Doan's Kidne.
Pills occasionally during the pas
( two years and they have never failet
4 to give the best of results"
\ Price so cents at all dealers. Don
simply ask for a kidney remedy-ge
7 Doan's Kidney Pills-the same tina
Mr.. Perry had. Foster-Milburn co.
i Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
catarrh Cannot BE Cured.

with Local Applications. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease. ana
i'm order TO cure il you must take IN
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taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucuous surface. Han 5
II was prescribed by one of the best
ghysicians in this country Tor years and
Ed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting d.
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monials, free. +. j.. Cheney q Co.
Props, Toledo. .. Sold by Druggists,
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09

General Miles, warrior, has fired
another shot at John L. Sullivan, eX-
prize ring gladiator. and John l.. has
aimed a heavy verbal punch at Miles.
Miles says John l.. is a notoriety
seeker John l.. says Miles is an ar
rogant old peacock
Both men. staunch enemies of John
Barleycorn, were booked to speak be
fore the Anti-Saloon convention at
Atlantic City. General Miles an
nonnced that he would not occupy a
place on the same platform with "a
reformed pugilist" and Sullivan re
piled as quoted above.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
ITALIAN CRUISER Is SUNK
Sent to Bottom of Adriatc by Aus.
trian Submarine.

Rome, July 9.--The Italian armored
cruiser Amalbi was torpedoed and
taking part in a reconnaissance in the
Upper Adriatic, it was officially an.
nounced by the minister OF marine.
Most of the members of the crew
were saved.
The Amalbi was one of the newer
of the Italian armored cruisers. She
was launched in May, 1908, and dis
placed 1858 tons. She carried four
10-inch and eight 7.5-inch guns and
had speed of 22.5 knots.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
SPAIN PREPARING FOR WAR
All Factories Working Overtime Max
inq Munitions.

Madrid, July Spain is preparing
for war. Factories for the manufac-
ture of small arms ammunition and
artillery are working overtime. 1T is
said that the minister of war visits
the factories to inspect the products.
Everything Is done with the greatest
secrecy.
The reason given for this activity
is that Spain is preparing to defend
herself against any after war devel-
opments coming as result of the
present war and not to enter the pres
ent war
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
AUSTRIA CLAIMS VICTORY
Defeat Italians With Heavy Loss In
Battle of lsonzo.

London, July 9.-The battle be-
tween the Austrians and the Italians
on the Isonzo front ended, according
to dispatches to the Overseas News
agency, with great defeat and enor-
nous losses for the Italians, who out
numbered the Austrians four to one.
The Italians kept up an incessant
bombardment with their heavy artil'
lery, the advices say, but without ef-
feet and the waste of ammunition was
tremendous.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
HOLDS GERMANS TO BLAME
Inquiry Into the Sinking OF the Steam
er Falaba.

London. July 9.--Giving judgment
in the bos I'd of trade inquiry into the
sinking of the African liner Falaba
in st. Georges channel, March 2S,
with the loss of Ill lives, Lord Mer-
sew found that the ship had been
sunk by a torpedo from a German
submarine, chat the measures for
saving life had been promptly carried
out. and that proper discipline had
baau maiuteinAd
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
MOST CHILDREN HAVE WORMS.

And neither parents or child know it,
yet it explains why your child is ner-
vous. pale, feverish. backward. Often
children have thousands of worms.
Think of how dangerous this is to your
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
BOLT KILLS TWO ON WAGON
Flasher IN. D. Merchants Sons Are
Lightning Victims.

Mandan, n. d.. July 9.-Ray Stone,
twenty-four years old, and Marion
Stone, twenty-six years of age, sons
OF Ed Stone, a farmer and merchant
of Flasher, were both killed by light
ming while hauling rock to build a
bridge on the farm, mile from the
town. Ray was driving and Marion
was riding In the wagon box
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09
GERMANS STOP ALL PAS
SENGER TRAFFIC.

London, July 9.-The Petro-
grad correspondent of the
Times says, according to pri-
. vate reports. all passenger
trains on the German railways
. has been suspended. He says
it is believed large forces are
; leaving the Eastern front for
!. the Western theater with a
; view of an impending rush on
: Calais.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-09

Kills Wife and Himself.

Aberdeen, S. d., July 9.-Tempora-
rily insane because of illness, Robert
Swaney. living near Bonilla, in
Beadle county, sent his two children,
six and eight years old, from the
house. then shot and killed his wife
and himself