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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-08
WASH|NCTONSTAR
LAUDS BRAVERY OF
SEVEN DEMOCRATS
Stand Taken by Underwood
and Six Others on Tar
Tiff on Dyes is
Praised

Washington. September 7.-(Special)
Under the caption, Democracy and Pro-
tection.'' the Washington Evening Star Of
even date says:
They were seven. Six from the south.
and one from the west. They went down
flag in hand. but they went down. It was
a fine exhibition of courage and convic-
ton, but futile. Nothing could save
them
1t happened in the Senate, and over
the old, old question of the tariff A prop
sition carrying an undisguised indorse-
ment of protection was up, with the ap-
prevail of a democratic committee The
confessed object was to establish an in
dustry in this country by shield Of
duties calculated against European com
petition.
This was too much for Mr.. Underwood,
an old-fashioned democrat reared and
rooted in the contention that Congress
has no power to levy taxes except for the
support of the government economically
administered So he protested. and put
Ills PiOtOot III otAOi6 tCiiiS. Dut WHell
the vote was taken only six senator's, all
democrats, Joined him. Here are the
seven: Bankhead, Bryan, Lane, Overnan,
Reed, Underwood and vardaman
The democratic sena tors had to choose
between a condition and theory All
had been advocating the theory for years.
But when confronted with the necessity
of this choice. all but seven let the theory
slide. They voted to provide for the con-
dition.
The dyestuffs matter contains all the
law and the prophets respecting the policy
of protection. Any man voting for a duty
on dyestuffs for the purpose named could
logically and consistently vote for a duty
on any other articles entering into making
America supreme at home as to manu-
acknowledgements, If you please, of all
other countries. Things that can be pro.
duced at home should be produced, and
protected when worthy against the ruin
GUS Importation of foreign goods Of like
character America first. and America
efficient"
The little band of seven-faithful among
the faithlexs- have experienced a
bitter ,Y5ment yesterday when the vote
was tfxen. They had worked SO long
for TIL cause. They had been so sure
when tictory was won in 1912 that at last
the rolers had been put under protec-
ton Ind now!
And vhere will be dole at Astolat >
1t is al Louisville that THE Star-Eyed
GoddesA of Reform resides. She, too,
has worked long and earnestly to destroy
the last vestige Of protection. and more
tCsntinued % Pas. rAresl
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when he announced for the office of sec
ond in command" and that with this end
in view, he made a much more thorough
and as presiding officer of the Senate in
state than is usually waged by candi-
however, he declared. that no man
should undertake to manage the affairs
of state who has not. had practical ex-
perience in the conduct of the state s
affairs Consequently. / now predicate
my campaign for governor not alone on
my experience as business man, rea-
sonably successful In the conduct of my
own affairs, but also upon an experience
as state senator in the O'Neal legislature
and as presiding officer of the state in
the last legislature-an experience that
has pointed out to me many of the state S
Ills that should be rghted and many OF
the strong points in our government
that should, in my opinion, be
strengthened"
PREFERS SHORT CAMPAIGN
Mr.. Kilby was loathe to make pos
tive declaration at this time, stating
that he is averse to a long campaign.
When pressed by representative Of
the Admission news bureau. however, he
admitted that he has confided to several
confidential friends over the state his in
tention to make the race and that lis
name has been mentioned as a prospec-
tive candidate so often recently he sees
no reason why he should further delay a
positive declaration
most aggressive campaigners in the his
tory OF Alabama politics, and he states
that from now on he will allow no
grass to grow under his feet to impede
the perfection of his organization and
that when the campaign opens he will
be ready to meet any entrant into the
arena.
PUTS STRESS ON PUBLICITY
While Mr.. Kilby will be uncompromisng
and unequivocal in his championship of
the present state prohibition laws. for
which he has worked ever since his
stormy career as the Flaw enforcement
mayor Of Admission, he vouchsafes the
hope that this question may not be che
Overwhelming issue that it has. been in
recent years, Ito the end that the voters
may give their calm. dispassionate con-
slderation to remedial measures for the
rehabilitation of the states financial af-
fairs" He hopes to see the present laws
re main unchanged as regards the liquor
(Centinued On Psxe Two)
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of the capture of the Rumanan gar
rison at Turtukai, a Sofia dispatch to
the Vossische Zeitung. received here by
way of Copenhagen, says that the Ru
manians were prevented from retiring
across the Danube by the violent artil-
lery fire from the attacking forces. 1t
became a case of humiliation or sur
render and the garrison surrendered.
Berlin, September 7.-(Via London.)
More than 1000 Rumanians were taken
prisoners when Bulgaria and German
troops captured the Rumanian fortress
of Turtukai, says the official statement
issued today by the German army head
quarters.
The official statement says that in
the capture of the Rumanian fS-tress
more than 100 guns were taken.
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May God Help Further" Is
Emperor's Message When He
Hears of Rumdnidn Defeat
By the Forces of Bulgaria

Bel lin. September 7.-(via London.)
The Emperor has sent the following
telgr I'M to the King of Bulgaria, it Is
Officially announced:
ri have learned that the allied
(Teutonic) troops have captured the
fortress of Tutrakan (Turtukai). Ac-
cept my heartiest congratulations on
this brilliant feat of the army of thy
brave soldiers. from which our new
enemy may realize that we not only
know how to defend ourselves, but
may strike him even in his own coun-
try. May God help further. Faithfully
thine, Wilhelm"
har
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-08
K|LBY ANNOUNCES
FOR GOVERNOR IN
FORMAL STATEMENT
Well Known Admission Man,
Now Holding Second High
est Office in State, to Ask
for Promotion

Admission, September 7.-(SpeciaD -Lieut.
Gov. Thomas e. Kilby of this city. who
has been regarded as prospective can
didate for gubernatorial honors ever since
he entered the race for lieutenant gov
ernor, made the positive announcement
here today that he will be candidate
to succeed Charles Henderson as the
states chief executive.
Mr.. Kilby states that it was his inten-
ton to run for. governor four years later
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De La Cara Replaced

Laredo, Tex, September 7.--Gov. La
Cara of Nuevo Leon has, been replaced
by General Ricaut. commander of the
northern military zone. according to
advices received here today. 1t was
stated that De La Cara will go to
Mexico City to assume portfolio as
minister of gobernation. which corre-
spends to the American department OF
the interior.
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PURCHASE TREATY
WITH DENMARK IS
PASSED BY SENATE
Ratification by Body Car
ries By Over TwO-Third
Vote and Amendment
Not Adopted

Washington. September THE treaty
providing for the purchase from Den
mark Of the Danish West Indies for
25,000,O0O was ratified by the Senate at
9:12 o'clock tonight by more than a two
thirds vote. There was no roll call and
less than half a dozen senator's. includ-
ing Senators Norris, Jones and Clapp,
voted against it.
Before 1t was ratified, Senator Norris
moved as an amendment which would
reduce the price to be paid for the is
lands from $25, 100000 to 100000. The
amendment was rejected by an over
whelming vote.
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RUSSIANS ADVANCE
ON RIVER DNIESTER
AND ZLOTA LIPA LINE
French Claim They Are Holding Ger
mans on Both the Somme and
Verdun Sectors-British Attacking
Near Ginchy.
EMPEROR WILLIAM IS NOW
WATCHING GREAT STRUGGLE
FOR POSSESSION OF COMPLIES

Paris, September 7.-Emperor
William, according to La Liberties
correspondent at the front, Is
watching in person the fierce strug-
gle going on for the possession of
Combles. The chief gain of yes
fridays battle, the correspondent
says, was that of the French Gen
eral Micheler's forces. who reached
the railroad running from Roye to
Peronne and held it for a distance
of ~ miles, with the result that
the German line of communications
behind the Somme are now entire
ly in the hands of the entente allies.
Chaulnes, says the correspondent,
is only about two-thirds of a mile
distant front the French line and
is expected to fall at any time.
The capture of Berry, En- anter
enables the French to dominate
Barleux. which is the last point of
support of the German second line
circlement of Deniecourt park, for
,irclement of Denisecourt park, for
which stubborn struggle is going
on.
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ROadmasters to Meet

Mobile, September 7.-(SpeciaI.)
Postmasters of the third and fourth
class from Mobile, Baldwin and Wash
ington counties will meet in conven-
ton here September -. There will be
business session and special pro-
gramme.
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Vienna. September 7-(Via London.)
Austrian troops have withdrawn be-
fore a threatening Rumanian envelope
ment to the heights west of Olah Top
, litza, south OF Dorna Watra and 20
Mules west of the Rumanian border.
says the official statement issued at
the AustrO- Hungarian headquarters
today. On the Russian front the AUS
irian troops between the Zlota Lipa
and the Dneister rivers also have
been withdrawn. ..,4a "a
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RUMANIAN REPORT

bucharest, September a. -(Via Lon
don, September 7.)-The F.nmanian Of
fetal statement of tcdaT SAYS
"On the north and nlvthwest FROM
tier we occupied GyergyO-sCitro-Ors ova
pnss, where we captured A>yen guns.
several machine guns, searchlights and
Important food stores.
son the southern frontier the enemy,
having received numerous reinforce
mcnts, especially in heavy artillery.
continues with great violence to at
tack Turtu<ai. the garrison of which
is ceaselessly counter attacking. The
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RUSSIANS ACTIVE

Petrograd. September 7.--(via London.)
The official communication of the war
office reads:
in the region south of Riga an enemy
aeroplane brought down by our fire fell
within the German lines.
North of Dvinsk our advanced posts,
after having crossed to the western bank
of the Dvina. drove the enemy from his
trenches and captured portion of his
Continued ON Page Three)
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Adjournment to Be Taken
This Morning at 10
O'Clock, Is Plan
REVENUE MEASURE is
FINALLY AGREED ON
Emergency Bill Contains Drastic Pro-
visions Empowering President to
Retaliate Against Trade Inter
ference by Foreign Countries
Conference Report Adopted

Washington. September S.-The
Senate at 1855 this morning adopt
ed the conference report on the
emergency revenue bill without
record vote clearing the way for
adjournment of Congress at 10
o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-08

Washington, September 7.-Congress
O'Clock. After nine months devoted to
legislation, both houses held protrncted
sessions tonight to wind up their af-
fairs by approving the conference
agreement the emergency revenue
bill to raise approximately $500 100000
desired by the administration to meet
tionaI defense and the Mexican emer-
gency.
Only the physical impossibility OF
engrossing the revenue measure in time
for the Presidents approval before to-
morrow morning prevented final adj
journment tonight, despite the wan-
ing protests of members of both houses
who threatened but did not execute
the threats to prolong the session by
demands for action on measures which
were crowded over until the winter
session.
SOLONS ARE LEAVING
Leaders of the House and Senate
agreed upon a concurrent resolution TO
adjourn at 10 o'clock in the morning
and scores of members left town on
midnight trains, eager to reach their
homes for participation In the national
political campaign.
The last appropriation measure, the
general deficiency bill, was adopted
by both houses while waiting for the
conference report on the revenue bila
ana the Senate ratified the Danish
treaty to provide for purchase OF the
Danish West Indies for $25,000,00
The corrupt practices bill to limit
campaign expenditures and the immi-
grafton bill, which President Wilson
had announced he would veto II passed,
were put aside and Will be taken UP
and pressed to vote early in the De-
cember session.
DRASTIC PROVISIONS
The revenue bill as 1t goes to Prest-
dent Wilson for approval tomorrow
contains drastic provisions empowers
ing the President to retaliate against
foreign interference with American
commerce, creates a nonpartisan tar
III COMMISSION, lHCTedScS Liz autACc VA
dyestuffs to encourage their manufac-
ture in the United States, provides
means to prevent dumping of cheap
foreign-made goods into American
markets after the war and provides for
income, inheritance, munitions, corpor-
alton stock, liquor and miscellaneous
internal revenue taxes.
During consideration of the report
in the Senate Senator Chamberlain OF
Oregon protested vigorously against
elimination by the conference commit
tee Of a retalatory provision against
Canadian government control OF Pa
cific coast fisheries and Represents
tive Gardner of Massachusetts enliv-
ened the House with bitter denuncia-
ton of the retaliatory provisions
against foreign interference with
American commerce.
GARDENERS CHARGES
Mr.. Gardner charged Congress with
hypocrisy and his criticism of the adj
tContinued on Page Three)
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FRENCH ARE HOLDING

Paris, September 7.-(Via London Sep
TENDER S.)-The French artillery fire south
of the Somme has prevented the Germans
from making counter-attack, according
to the official communication issued by
the war office tonight. Some additional
progress for the French troops is re-
corded.
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Signs Compensation Bill

Washington. September 7.-President
wilson tonight signed the federal work.
mems compensation act passed recently
by Congress. providing relief for govern
ment employees injured at their work.
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London, September SIN explanation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-05
CZERNOWITZ TAKEN
BY THE RUSSIANS
Continued from page I

trian from; In order to relieve the
pressure on the Kovel- Sarny line, the
Teutors counter attacked southwest
of Kolki, but without result, 1t is an
nounced here.
On the Gaician front, it is stated
in reports received in Petrograd, be
tween the rivers Sercth and Stupa,
before which the Russian troops had
taken up positions. the Muscovitcs ap-
parently have commenced an offensive
and advanced as far as the left bank
of the Stripa, between Buczscz and
Sokolow. The region on the lett bank
Of the Styr is still held against seri-
Gus attempts of the Austrians to ad-
vance. The greatest activity appears
now along the Stripa on both sides Of
Buczacz. Here the Russians have
driven the opposing forces back fifteen
TO seventeen miles from their posi-
tions. 1t is stated that the Russians
continue 20 hold and 70 fortify the
newly acquired territory, although the
battle is still progressing.
The capture Of the heights north Of
Czcrnowitz where nearly 900 prisoners
were taken, is held by military experts
here 10 be of special Importance. They
hold that the evacuation Of Czernowitz
by the Teutonic Allies will give the
Russians a strong foothold in the
centre of Bukowina and control of the
railways into Rumania.
The "Russky Invalidc' prints the
following regarding the situation:
"The Russian offensive on the long
front of 225 miles. from Czartorysk TO
the Rumanian frontier. started when
our troops crossed 70 the left bank Of
the Styr, taking Khriask. at the foot
Of the Meddeczhski heights. The Aus
TRANS ere making every effort TO re
take these heights, which command the
Styr. North OF OHka and at Silno
our troops advanced and fortified the
occupied region of Usc.cczko, ten miles
north of Yale Szczyky, and forced the
Austrians to the right bank of the
Dniester."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-05
SEES END OF LONDON CLUBS
Member Calls Outdoor Life Chief
Cause. Not War.

London, Dec. 24.-The unprecedented
spectacle Of some Of the most famous
clubs in London actually advertising
IN the newspapers for members is one
Of the results of less than year and
half of war. Clubs on Pail Mall and
Piccadilly that for years have had wait
ing lists so long that members rushed
around TO enter their sons names i'm
mediatcly after the christening have
abolished entrance fees and are clnmor-
ing for candidates.
One well known clubman writes to
his morning paper: "Most Of us realize
that no inducements that we can offer
will fill the clubs again. even after the
war. That inscrutable visitation Of
Providence. the epidemic of golf, has
already dccimated club attendances and
club finances. Motoring completed the
havoc. The sombre and sober glories
Of the best clubs had ceased TO thrill
new, more active and more exacting
generation.
Thus many club member has
seized the excuse Of the war to hand
in resignation that was timidly pom
dered for years.
MANY of the most imposing and ex-
elusive clubs are elderly, dowdy and de-
pressing relics Of time that has gone
and of social habits that are forgot
ten. They nre survivals of a day when
society was smaller and narrower, when
men and women shared neither COM
radeship nor common interests. They
are sad memorials Of n British epoch
when wives sat duly at home in harems
built for one and husbands sat even
more duly in monasterieS built for a
thousand"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-05
BIG GUNS BREAK
WEST FRONT LULL
German Battery Put Out
of Action in Belgium,
Paris Asserts.
ARTILLERY DUEL
ON IN THE VOSGES
British Report Success of Small
Bombing Attack Against
the Foe.

London, Jan. 4.-Only desultory
fighting has taken place along the west
front during the last twenty-four
hours, according 10 the official com
munique Issued in Paris to-day.
The chief activity continues in Bel
GUM, where Paris claims German
battery was put out Of action by the
combined fire Of the Belgians and
French. First line trenches near Nom
pierre, south Of the Somme, were also
bombarded, while supply train in the
region of HaIlu was scattered.
In the Vosge5 an artillery duel IL
proceeding with great intensity, but
Paris does not intimate in whose favor
the results lie.
The British official statement reports
a successful bombing attack made by 4
small body Of troops last night, with
heavy bombardment to-day Of the
enemy lines.
"In Belgium our artillery continued
its activity" says the Paris statement.
Its batteries. together with the Bel
gian artillery, carried out lombard
ment which seemed TO be effective
against q battery of the enemy sta
toned TO the east of st. Georges. To
the east of Boesinghe and in the re-
gion of Steenstraete we have success
fully shelled groups of the enemy.
South Of the Somme we bombarded
the German first line trenches near
Nompierre. A supply train which came
under our fire in the region of Hallu,
south of Chaulnes, was scattered.
an Champagne a fresh attack with
grenades directed against our positions
to the west of Tahur, failed.
an the Vosges there has been an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-05
ROADS THREATEN
TO BOYCOTT SHIPS
Several Steamship Lines
Irritate Railway Chiefs
by Freight Delay.
EUROPEAN CARRIERS
OVERCONTRACT SPACE
Embargo Less Stringent as Con-
gestion Here Is Some
what Relieved.

That certain steamship lines operat-
ing between New York and European
ports are in danger of boycott by tho
railroads in the eastern part of the
United States was the effect of an an
nouncemenJ made yesterday following
a meeting of the Trunk Line Associa-
ton, an organization Of railroad repre-
sentatives, who met TO consider the eI-
isting freight congestion about New
York.
where freight so contracted is
started from western points the rail-
roads are compelled to hold the same,
awaiting the convenience of steam
ships for its acceptance declared q
statement issued after the meeting.
"Thc railroads feel that unless some
relief can be mad from these condi-
lions il may be found necessary TO
embargo shipments consigned for de-
livery TO particular ocean lines where
il is known that such lines contract
their space an undue period in ad
vance. or where lighters are detained
alongside OF the ship an unreasonable
time"
Embargo has been raised by the
Iackawanna on export freight, but re-
striction has been placed upon dcmes-
tic or export shipments of automobiles
in boxes. The Central Railroad of New
Jcrsev. il was stated at the Trunk Line
Association meeting, will now accept
any domestic and coastwise traffic ex-
cent that destined for the Bush docks
Mt Brooklyn. The Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad has cmbargoed shipments of
lumber. slaves and hay, either for ex-
port. coastwse or domestic delivery,
while the Lchigh Valley Railroad has
placed a ban on all freight consigned
to Brooklyn piers. -,
Embargo By the New York Central
now covers all carload and less than
carload freight consigned or TO be re
consigned for export or coastwise ship
ment, or for delivery by liRhterage
service nj this port. Livestock, fresh
and cured meats are the only eXcep-
tons.
Notice Of an embargo on all freight
consigned 10 New England points, ex-
cept livestock, perishable foodstufs for
human consumption and coal, was sent
by the Boston & Albany Railroad to its
connections at Albany, y. Y, last night.
This step was necessary because of the
large volume of business diverted to
the road through the embargo. placed
by the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad on December q.