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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
BIRMINGHAM CASE
 IN SUPREME COURT Poverty of City Given by Mudd as Reason for Urg-
 ing Early Hearing

Washington, April 1.-The city Of Birmingham, Ala, today through it's attorney, Joseph P. Mudd. asked the supreme court to advance for early hearing it's appeal from the decision of the Alabama supreme court holding that the Birmingham Waterworks com- pany was exempt from municipal li- cense taxation under a state statute
 The city claims the statute is un- constitutional, and urges that the case be advanced because 'it is on the verge of a financial collapse and has been, and still is, greatly embarrassed by reason of lack of adequate revenues, fin the performance of its proper mum cipal functions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
SUBMARINE ISSUE
 IS DISCUSSED AT
 CABINET MEETING
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by the German government should prove to be entirely unsatisfactory and fail to leave the way open for the action now in contemplation. Confidential advices re- ceived here today said the prevailing opinion in Holland is now that the Dutch liner Tubantia was sunk by a mine and not by torpedo This opinion was de- scribed as being based upon investiga- tion made of the sunken hull of the ves- sel by divers. It was said that while the advices came from source con- sidered reliable official confirmation was lacking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Submarine War Grows

Berlin. April 11.-(Via London. )-Thc growth in Germany's submarine war fare is shown. according to estimates published here, by the fact that S1 900 tons of merchantmen of countries at war with Germany have been de- stroyed since April l. as compared with 10000 tons for the month of January 10000 tons for February and 100, 900 tons for March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
HARBORS BILL IS
 PASSED BY HOUSE
tContinued from Page One,

tuted to be apportioned among existing projects by the Secretary of War.
 Among the larger appropriations are. Mississlppi river. between, $500, GOO and &t"oooo' including $6o0,000 for Southwest Pass; New York harbor. s2.35s, 900; upper Hudson river, a,25O0 Delaws river S2, I65,oco; inland waterway. Norfolk to Beaufort, $1,ooo,oOo; Ohio river, s5.5Os. GOO. Missouri river, N,75o,oOo; Tennessee river. 9i4,ooO; Savannah harbor s545, ,O3o; Ouachita river, Arkansas and Louisiana, s499. GOO: Brazos river, Texas, $39O, GOO, and Trinity river. Texas. $3OO,ooO; Galveston harbor. $32e.000; St. Johns river, Florida sa32. GOO Tampa harbor. sS25,OOO; Cumberland river. $71O.OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Reported Insult Not Confirmed

New York. April 11.--A special commit tee of the board of education. appointed at the request of Mayor Mitchell to inves- tigate an alleged insult to the American flag by James H. Maurer, president of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor, in a speech delivered at meet ing here, reported today that it had been unable to find adequate corroboration of the published story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Cabinet Crisis Averted

Stockholm. April 11.-(Via London) The threatened cabinet crisis over the war trade bill has been averted by an agreement accepted by all the parties after consultation with the cabinet. The firm attitude of the liberals and socialists compelled the government to considerably modify the bill, which will be read Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
nNnERwo0n EXPLAINS

Senator Cummins declared the tax proposed in the Works amendment would not offset the freight rate ad- vantages Europea lemon growers had over California shippers and would not more than provide the competitive tariff, as, he said, the democratic tar if has been responsible.
 Senator Underwood defined the com- petitive tariff as tax allowing req sonable competition and raising req sonable amount of revenue. T believe it is wrong to tax a dollar out or the pockets of one citizen and into the pockets of another" he said. our tariff has succeeded in producing rev enue and in reducing the tariff wall If there have been mistakes made on some points they have been mistakes of the head and not the heart"
 Senator Works attacked the demo- cratic tariff declaring it was not a good revenue producer. He argued at length against the contention that the European war was responsible Tor the great falling off in customs receipts.
 With the sugar issue temporarily disposed of, the Senate will resume de- bate on the army reorganization bill tomorrow and will reach vote by agreement next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Favorable ReDOrt Ordered

Washington, April 1.-The Senate inn migration committee today c~dered a fa- vorable report on the House immigration bill retaining the literacy test. The com mittee accepted all House provisions ex- cept that to require matrons to travel in the steerage of immigrant vessels bound for the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Loan for China

Picking. China. April 11.-Lee Higgins & Co.,, of Boston, signed a contract today for a $2OO00.0OO industrial loan to the Chinese government, and paid $l,00O GOO. The loan was placed at 97, at per cent. The industries to be developed furnish the security
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
54.OOO Men in Navy

Washington, April 11.-More enlisted men are in active service in the navy now than ever before in the country's history. Secretary Daniels announced today that the enlisted personnel for the first time had reached the 54,000 mark, showing net gain of 6664 since March 4. 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
PRESIDENT WILSON WOULD NOT COMPLY
 WITH DEMAND THAT
 TROOPS BE RECALLED
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has declared the object of the "puni- tive" expedition achieved. American troops have killed a few peons. But the Villistas at the present time, ac- cording to press reports, are more nu- merous and more enthusiastic in their cause than in any preceding moment since the chase began. And General Pershing, according to a border dis patch today, is authority for the state ment that the Villa bands have not as vet been scattered.
 SENTIMENT IN EAST
 The opinion prevails that the United States is endeavoring to hold Carranza the governments might not be neces- sary. In the beginning, the de facto President, with apparent reluctance, admitted Americans to Mexican soil. In the second place, he showed his "hand" when he declined the use of his railroad for the transportation of American troops In the third place, he made his position still plainer when, through technicalities. obviously in- iected for specific purpose, he denied the United States the use of the rail- road for the transportation of sup plies.
 In order that the object of the ''puni- tive" expedition might be achieved, and general warfare against Mexico made unnecessary, the two govern ments, it is believed, are secretly par leying. In the event that Carranza is persuaded to postpone his demand for withdrawal of American troops, the statement will probably come that the de facto President was never out Of humor Otherwise, a statement detail- Ing the exact status will doubtlessly be published.
 The sentiment in Washington de- mands that Villa be taken dead or alive It is remembered that despite the bombardment of Vera Cruz Huerta was not forced to salute the flag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 11.-Forecast TOT Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee. Fair Wednesday and Thursody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of ob servations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at p. m., 18th meridian time, April Il, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12

. .ounIyn, which wound up the 1915 race fin third place, appears to be fully as efficient as a year ago. Manager Robin son predicts that the club will be a pen nant factor this year from the very start. The infield and pitching corps are the strongest features of the Superba com bination. The catching department due to the acquisition of Chief Meyers, is stronger than last year. The outfield, with Johnston in the lineup, should be fairly effective.
 The winning ability of the Chicago club. which finished fourth a year ago. is uncertain Joe Tinker has been valiantly trying to produce a winning combination from the amalagated Cubs and Chicago Federals, but has found some of his vet erans lacking in speed. Team play has suffered somewhat because the players are not entirely accustomed to each other, while unexpected weakness in the infield and poor hitting have developed Never theless, critics in Chicago believe the team will soon round into formidable shape.
 NEW PIRATE LEADER
 Pittsburg is another club which starts the season with d new manager. Jimmy Callahan, the 1916 leader, expects his team to finish in the first division in place of fifth, as last year. The Pirates have a number of new players, and it probably will take the best part of the season to weld the old and new material into an effective combination.
 Miller Huggins. manager of the St. Louis Nationals, holders of sixth place last year, predicts good season for his team if his infield will stand the strain. He will not send his own name in as a player. Betzel will take the vet erans place at Second base, while Beck will play his old position at third. The gap at shortstop will be filled by Roy Corhan, who made a good record In the Pacific Coast league.
 Cincinnati is picked by many to make the best showing of any of the western clubs The Reds have secured number of former F'ederals since last season. when the team finished in seventh place, including Hal Chase, who. while mem her of the New York Americans, played first base in d manner that made him one of the stars of the junior league. If Chase puts his heart and head into his play he will be of great assistance to Manager HerZog, who has an excellent pitching staff, good outfeid, fair infield and catching corps
 GIANTS TO RISE
 From last place year ago to Ilrst division berth is the prediction made by the supporters of the New York club. The Giants undoubtedly have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
DUTY ON SUGAR IS EXTENDED UNTIL
 1920 BY SENATE
Sharp Controversy Expected When Measure Goes Back to House, Which Wants
 Flat Repeal

Washington, April 1.-The Senate today passed the finance committee substitute for the House free sugar re- peal resolution extending the present duty of 1 cent a pound on sugar until May, 1920. The vote was 40 to o2. Democratic senators who voted against the substitute were Broussard, Rans- dall, Newlands and Lane
 Democratic senators who voted against the Senate substitute were in favor of the flat repeal resolution as troversy is predicted when the measure is returned to the House. Unless a conference agreement is reached and approved before May sugar will go on the free list until such time as the repeal or extension of the duty can be made effective.
 Anticipating that the House would insist upon its- resolution, Senator's Simmons, Stones and Lodge were named as the Senate conferees
 DEVOTED TO AMENDMENTS
 Most of the tariff discussion today did not touch upon the sugar issue which had been talked out yesterday, but was devoted to an amendment py Senator Works of California, to ln- crease the tariff on lemons and other citrus fruits to 1 cent a pound. Ihls was defeated by a vote of A to 29' Sen ator Phelan of California being the only democrat to support 1t.
 Senator vardaman opposed the works amendment and said while he would vote for the Senate substitute sugar resolution he would not give ms as sent to the House measure.
 q would not vote to tax any or the necessities of life for battleships that are not needed" he said. T have very little sympathy for the preparedness programme that seems to be agreed upon. but if I had l would not De willing to pay for it with tax on sugar, but would raise the money wlFh a. greater income tax, an inheritance tax and a much greater tax on the lux uries of life."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
GIANTS TO RISE

From last place a year ago to first division berth is the prediction made by the supporters of the New York club. The Giants undoubtedly have been strengthened since last season, but it ap
 pears unlikely that Manager McGraw's clan can come back and make sue cessful run for the pennant this year. The addition of Kauff, Rousch and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Argentine Minister Dead

Rome April 11.-(Via Parfs)-Dr. Epi- fanio Portella, Argentine minister to the quirinal since March, 1911, died here this morning. Senor Portella was minister at Washington in 1905-1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
TWO MAJOR LEAGUES
THIS AFTERNOON LN
 EIGHT CITIES OF EASI

(CcnssuveH Frems l'ae pvs iur on wth f an
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30
PROPOSALS FOR MEATS

Sealed proposals for furnishing
meats, delivered at the Nevada State
Prison, for one year, from May l,
1916, to May /, 1917, will be received
up to April 20, 1916.
All meats to be frst-class of their
kind and to be delivered in such guam
tity as the Warden may direct, guam
tity varying each month as desired.
All meats not satisfactory to be re-
turned at the contractors expense.
Bids to be directed to Secretary OF
Board Of Prison Commissioners, Car
son City, Nevada.
7. w. LEGATE,
Clerk Board Of Prison Commissioners.
Dated March %. 1916.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR ELEC-
TRICAL FIXTURES

Sealed bids for furnishing e%lectri-
cal fixtures for the capitol building
will be received by the State Board
of Capitol commissioners at lF Office
in Carson City, Nevada, to and in
GLIDING the 5th day of A~ril. A. d.,
1916. Bids will be opened at Z p. m.
of said dav. "A certified check for
the sum Of ten (10) per cent OF the
amount of the bid must accompany
same, as a guarantee to supply the
fixtures in accordance with the speci-
hCatiOnS.
The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
There shall be furnished the fol-
lowing:
Twenty one (21) suspended fixtures
Of semi-indirect system and type, 81
inches overall, equipped with bowl not
less than SA inches in diameter, and
reflector not less than IA inches IN
diameter. If no reflector is used in
fixture the bowl shall be not less
than II inches in diameter. All Of
said fixtures shall be equipped with
standard cockets and baso for lamps
up to 800 Watt capacity.
One CD suspended fixture Of semi
indirect system and type, "a inches
over all, equipped with bowl not less
than 81 inches in diameter and re-
Hector not less than Is inches in
diameter. If no reflector is used in
fixture the bowl shall be not less than
p inches in diameter. Said fixture
shall be equipped with a "Mogul'
socket and base for lamp of 500 Watt
capacity.
Twelve (12) close I'D ceiling fix
lures of semi-indirect system and
type, equipped with bowl not less
than 81 inches in diameter and re-
Hector not less than Ia inches in di-
ameter. If no reflector is used the
bowl shall be not less than Is inches
and there shall be supplied with the
bid a complete cut showing construc-
ton of same. All said fixtures shall
be equipped with standard sockets
and bases for lamps up to 800 Watt
capacity.
1t shall be specified in the offer
if the fixtures are constructed for
one or more lamps. The character
and weight Of all material in the fix
lures must be specified in detail. Also
a cut of each type Of fixture must
be supplied. Alternative bids may
be submitted for the consideration Of
the board. By order OF the board.
GEO. D. SMITH,
Clerk of thA Board of Canitol Com
missioners.
Dated at Carso~ City Nevada, March
20, 1916. It'd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30

and at such times as the Warden
may direct, quantity varying each
month as required. All articles not
satisfactory to be returned at the
contractors expense. Bids to be di-
rected to the Secretary State Board
OF Prison. Commissioners, Carson
City, Nevada, up to April 10th, 1915.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
7. w. LEGATE,
Secretary Of the Board.
Dated March %, 1916.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30
FOR SALE OR TRADE

For Nevada Land-A fine 80 acre
kansas. Thirty bearing peach pear
plum and apple trees, one. half acre
bearing grapes. Forty acres Of soo,
buildings. Fine spring mountain W.
ter. Ideal place for frui, growing
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES

Sealed proposals for furnishing
supplies, delivered at the Nevada State
Prison, for one year, from May |,
1916, to Nav !, 1917.
All articles to be irst-cIass of their
kind and delivered in such quantities
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30

Why borrow your neighbours Ap-
peel Subscribe and read your own.
Wien you have real it send it to
sor1e one in the east and let them see
how prosperous Western Nevada is
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30

Three miles from town and one-ha,,
nile TO school. If you are interested
write the Appeal, or Lock Box AGA.
arson CITY. Nevada. MIST
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30

If you do not receive your paper
promptly please notify this office.
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-30
Sacramento Saloon

For a goOd til. q. good people &nl
first class goods call at the Sacra-
mento saloon. j2O-tf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16
ELLIS COUNTY MED|C0S
HELD Meeting At PALMER
cod

The Ellis County Medical society
held IS regular monthly session
This week az Palmer where a large
number ~ tho county physicians
assembled to listen 20 program
that proved both interesting and In
strnctlFe Among those la attend
anre we're " u Boyd. v = smith.
4 r Cough. 4. "a. Graham. T. y.
parneii. q - Stone. & " slmpson.
W q Tsuery. s. H Watson. waxa-
harhie a D. Cos. e =. Cook. J. G.
l.orwua " r.. Mccall. ] : Terry
~ h. Thumns. r ~ white e. -
Gray . IS Toiieson. Fnuia D. n.
lsnAtns. a. h. Han ltalf > 81
FarsAana. ffnfaessli, a. r iiamp.
ion. Ferris. a.. g. Nation. Red oak !.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16

ule for this fall Coach Bivens said
it was his purpose to bring the can
didates for the team together about
ten days in advance of the opening
of the school and spend the. time in
training camp. He thinks likely the
training. however, viii be done at
Yoakum field and the squad will stay
at the dormitory. This arrange
.ment would give them better adj
yantapes than camps out in the
country can provide. He likewise
lis pleased with the prospects OF the
|neople in Waxahachie giving Trini-
|tv athletics better patronage during
the last few years. He is confident
he will be able to turn out good
team and if given the proper kind OF
|co-operation might be able to place
Trinity at the forefront III college,
athletics. There has been a no
itieeable slump in the support OF attn
letics in late years, but with a win
,ino team it is hoped Trinity VIII
show old time pep and that the
natronage will be sufficient 10 main
.taip athletics up to high stand
ard
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16

been looking over lot of high
school prospects and declares the
chances are favorable to get a num-
Der of these youngsters in Trinity
this fall. Some few old timers are
already figuring on coming back 20
Trinity this fall. He points out the
fact that lack of employment has
been keeping a large number OF the
best athletes out of Trinity. There
are hundreds of young men through
out Texas who are anxious to work
their way through school and would
come to Trinity if this opportunity
was afforded them. 1t is usually
the case that the young man who mas
to work his way through school
shows to best advantage in athletics.
He takes to the training work easier
than does the fellow who does not
have to work at all.
In speaking of the foot ball sched-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16

The Pythagorians of Ancient
Greece ate simple food, practiced
temperance and purity. As badge
they used the five pointed star which
they regarded as n symbol or health.
red fiye-pointed star appears on
each package of Chamberlain TAD
let's. and still fulfils its ancient mis-
sion as a symbol of health. II you
are troubled with indigestion, oli-
iousness or constipation. get pack
age of these tablets from your drug
gist You will be surprised at the
snick relief which they afford. For
s,le by Curlin's Two DRUG Stores
cod
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16

in the legislature. He is a strong
speaker and will have some very in
teresting facts to present. Friends
OF Hon. Charles n. Morris, and there
are many throughout Ellis county.
hope it will be possible for large
majority OF the voters to hear Mr..
Dashiell He will bring a message
worth hearing
During the last few weeks re-
newed interest has been awakened
in behalf of Morris. who promises
the people of Texas a business adj
ministration from the standpoint OF.
and in favor of the people. He de-
clares against the appointment OF
commissions to take care of politi-
cal friends and makes tho statement
that If the tax rate is not reduced
he will resign. Mr.. Dashiell will
endeaver to show to the people OF
Ellis county why a new precedent
should be set by the defeat OF sec
ond termer Some OF the things adj
vocated by Morris are reduced taxes,
prohibition, economic expenditures
of government funds and he II
against the repeal of the Robertson
Insurance law.
Friends of Mr.. Morris believe Ellis
county can be carried for Morris
and plans are being put on foot to
accomplish this purpose.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16
T.sblcts Have Done
Wonders fnr Me"

II have been sufferer from
fsmash trouble far nnmher q
wars and aiihouHh Aare AH'f'
: CREST number of r'mei'e
,,e~tes mr fhis complaint Cham.
s.,lsire Tablets s tte nrst medi.
49,. ttst haf eltoa rae positive and
s...t-r rsWaf. writes Nr Anna
xefn srrnarp N CHAM
s..-f-.a raAsir hssn done Wan lHi
- IS sra 4 rsias t.am tcrr e
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16
Man Found with Throat Cut.

BLOSSOM. Texas, June 16. -
Albert Whitson, aged 80 years, was
found at his home here yesterday
evening shortly after $50 with his
throat cut. A razor lay beside the
body. Justice of the Peace r. g..
Seay conducted an inquest. Whitson
had lived in Blossom all his life and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16
Rheumatism.

II You are troubled with chronic
or muscular rheumatism give Cham
berlain's Liniment a trial. The re-
lief from pain which IL affords Is
alone worth many times its cost.
For sale by Curlin's Two Drug
Stores. (adv) cod
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vas well knoyn throughout this Sec
tion. lie is survived by wife and
three children.


When you have a society Item for
The Daily LiGht call Miss Matlie
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-16
TRAv DAsH|ELL WILL
SPEAK HERE THURSDAY.
FORMER LEGISLATOR WILL
PRESENT CLAIMS OF CIIAS.
III. NORRIS.
Tax Teyers' Candidate for Governor
viii Receive Strong support
From Ellis County Is
the Claim.

Announcement is made today
that Hon. Tray. Dashie0 will speak
here on Thursday, June %, in be-
half of Hon. Chas. Fl. Morris, the
TAX payers candidate for cover
nor. Mr.. Dashiellf is well known in
Texas politics. having done service