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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
DESTRUCTION OF
| SEIZED LIQUOR IS
ORDERED BY COURT
Value of Contraband at
Girard Placed at 1901, 500.
Appeal Is Taken by
the Owners

Montgomery, July 27.-(specia1.) -con-
domination of nearly $4,000 worth Of
liquor seized at Girard sometime ago in
numerous raids was ordered yesterday by
the Russell circuit court, sitting in spe-
cial session Seven cases were tried by
the circuit court, and the court held that
all the Liquors seized were contraband,
and should be condemned, instructing
the jury to find for the state in all the
cases. On the evidence of the defend
ants. seven in number. the value Of the
liquor was placed at s301,5e0.
The several claimants of the liquor
gave notice of an appeal, and the cases
will be submitted when the court meets
in October. The supreme court, it is
expected, will render a judgment by the
first of November
In discussing the cases today. Attorney
General Martin outlined briefly the
states contention in reference to the
seized liquors and called attention to inn
proved conditions in Russell county un-
der Sheriff r. E. Lindsey, who was APP
pointed to succeed Sheriff Pal M. Dan
el, impeached. The attorney general de-
clared that the grand jury had returned
% Indictments, but did not discuss the re-
suit of the jury's investigation. The per-
sons indicated will be tried at the next
regular term of court.
The attorney generals statement was
as follows;
THE trials Of the cases in which the
state was seeking to condemn the liquors
seized at Girard in May were begun
Wednesday, July 10, and were concluded
yesterday. The state contended that the
seized liquors were contraband, and
should pe condemned. The court agreed
with this contention and instructed the
jury to find for the state in all the cases,
setting aside the verdict rendered in the
Gullatt case last week, in which the
judgment was rendered against the state
The claimants gave notice of appeal to
the supreme court, and the cases will be
submitted when the court meets in Oc-
tober. A judgment should be rendered
by the supreme court by the first of
November, at the latest
MIR. r.. e. Lindsay. the new sheriff
has appointed Mr.. Henry T. Ragland as
his chief deputy, and stationed him at
Girard. Mr.. Ragland was formerly SER
geant. Of police In Montgomery. and is a
very brave and efficient officer. These
officials are determined to redeem Rus
| sell county, and their efforts have al
ready resulted in improved conditions.
am hopeful that under their supervision
tie county will become as law abiding as
any other in the state. The better class
of citizenship is in the great majority.
and has materially aided the sheriff's Of
flee and this office in their efforts.
Il cannot, of course, discuss the re-
suit of the investigation by the grand
jury. This should be kept secret"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
BILL TO PASS
Memphis Vice Mayor Will
Face Custer Proceedings

Memphis, July 27.-Ouster proceedings
were filed late today in the name OF the
state against W.. T. McLain, vice mayor
and fire and police commissioner. The
relator is Hunter Wilson. attorney gen.
eral of Shelby county
The bill charges McLain with wilful
negligence of his official duties and mis-
conduct in office. the principal of the
charges being that he permitted violation
Of the liquor laws
The custer bill filed against McLain Il
the seventh of the kind brought against
city officials within the past few
months.
McLain succeeded r. A. Utley as com
missioner, few months ago. the latter
having been ousted by similar proceed
fngs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
"The Bremen Sighted Off
Sandy Hook, Proves to Be
Only Norwegian Tramp

New York. July 27.-After persistent
reports had been circulated here for
two days that the German submarine
merchantmen Bremen had arrived off
Sandy Hook some excitement was caused
tonight by the appearance in the lower
bay of small vessel of low visibility"
The craft. which, when first seen, was
lying So low in the water it was barely
discerrsble, was the Norwegian tramp
steamer Attorney. from Bombay. The
darkness, coupled with the fact that the
British steamship Adriatic closely follow
ed, caused many persons along the shore
to think it was the Bremen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
SWELTERING HEAT
IN WESTERN STATES;
THE SOUTH is COOL
Many Prostrations Are Reported in
the Larger Cities and Crops Are
Being Burned Up

Washington, July ga Bermuda
high" is the official cause of the worst
heat wave that has enveloped the coun-
try in Is years. Translated from the
cryptic language of the weather sharps,
that means a great arc of high pressure
air has been mobilizing on the weather
drill grounds in the Atlantic off Bermuda
for the last month and now has let go
the full power of its offensive from the
seaboard to the Rocky mountains.
For weeks it has stood like solid wall
against heated currents, trying vainly to
move out from the interior over the ocean
and now as it swirls rapidly along it is
gathering heat and moisture from the
tropics and sweeping them northward
over the continent into vacuum of So
called ''low pressure areas Although
its greatest intensity has not yet struck
the Pacific coast, it is expected to do SO
within the next few days.
New York, July IA combination of
heat and excessive humidity enveloped
New York today in the atmosphere of a
Turkish bath Only once in July. 1896.
has the humidity been higher than the
record reached today-Ss. The thermome-
ter and the hydrometer moved upward to-
gether. the former registering IS. caused
sweltering city dwellers to light fires in
their homes to dry out the humidity, or
which in the Mississippi valley is threat
ening to destroy millions of dollars worth
of food crops Chief Forecaster Franken-
field said today that the heat wave only
had begun.
1t Is certain to continue through the
week and probably longer. None of the
conditions essential to breakup are yet
evident The relief which often comes
from the northwest is nowhere in sight.
Chicago. July 27.-The north plain states
will enjoy slight relief from the presen;
"hot wave by Saturday but there is no
indication of any relief for Missouri. Illi-
nois, Iowa, Wisconsin or Kansas. the
forecaster at the local government wealth
err bureau said tonight.
Every government weather bureau in
Indiana today reported 100 degrees. Pierre,
S D., Grand Rapids. Mich, and Daven-
port. Ia, each reported 102 degrees and
within the absence of appreciable lake
breezes the mercury in Chicago rose to
the 100 mark, record equaled only In
1887, 1901 and 1911. AT o'clock tonight
according to the local bureau. every gov
eminent weather station between the AL
leghenies and the Rocky mountains re-
ported maximum of 80 degrees or more
The absence of hot winds and the com
paratively low humidity. however. tended
to make the excessive temperature les.
unbeatable and to save crops from seri.
Gus damage thus far.
At Grand Rapids the temperature was
the highest recorded there since the es-
Establishment of the weather bureau. Three
deaths here were attributed directly tc
the heat today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
Summary Of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
lizard fighting by English continues
ON Somme front.
Sakharoff takes $4,000 prisoners
and many gums.
Destruction of seized liquor ID or
dered by court.
Near billion for preparedness now
total programme.
Alnbaminns not together ON child
labor bill.
Secretary of War fnvors relief Of
flood sufferers.
Bright prospects In Mexico affair.
Heflin denounces conspiracy story
being circulated.
President urges Senate navy bill.
Allied ships waiting for Deutsch-
land to come out.
7-Russian troops cover 100 miles In
week.
e-British admiral denies sending
warship into bay.
l2-Board to direct land banks named
by President.
LOCAL NEWS
2-Health committee sounds note OF
warning.
Noted authorities to speak at mass
meeting of Chamber of Commerce
5-Dread infantile paralysis cause VI
real concern.
neolt0 OFulmauceH uctcO ON IAVOf-
ably by commission.
Change OF route urged by citizens
of EnHley district.
Hundreds attend funeral services
of Raleigh Pounds.
President Ayers extOls influence
Of fourth estate.
DepOsitors to he paid dividend.
Examinations for mine f0remen are
concluded.
7-UlIman says street tax legal.
8--Newspnper men visit Bessemer.
1c-Hotel men close annual session.
FEATURES
3--Holland's letter.
4-Editorial comment. s
6-soficty and Dolly Dalrymple.
7-FoptliHhts and screen.
SPORTS
Slowly Gulln win opener.
Mobile to retain franchise In South
ern league.
southern league to send - stare
tOf majors.
swell racing seen at Grand Circuit.
Food Tor fandsms
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
Allied Ships Waiting For
Deutschland to Come Out;
No Sign Yet Of Her Start

bunkers full and this additional sup
ply the Timmins could stand by the
undersea boat for several days
The Deutschland continued her tests
today behind the barricade of barges
that is augmented by screens. of bur-
lap to prevent even the briefest- peep
at the green hulk. The waters outside
her slip were covered with oil thrown
off in her submerging operations
The interned North German Lloyd
steamer Neckar, on the other side OF
the Deutschlands slip, was brilliant
ly lighted tonight and strains of live
ly music fioated over the water.
Norfolk, Va, July H.-With strict en-.
CONTINUED on Page seven)
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HELM DENOUNCES
/. CONSPIRACY STORY
Being CIRCULATED
Says No Truth in Report
That Southern Congress-
men Are Attempting to
Displace Mccormick
nv HIGH. w. RoREkrs.

Washington. July 27.-(Special.)
The report with which republicans
have circuIarixed the nation to the ef-
feet TINT southern congressman have
conspired to displace Vance McCor-
mick as chairman of the national dem-
ocrntic executive committee, is de-
nounced tonight by Representative
Heflin of Alabama.
The republicans have it that because
Mr.. Mccormick, for political reasons, in,
spired the President to demand the pas
sage this session of the child labor bill.
southern congressman, said to be oppos-
ing that bill, concluded in retaliation to
cause the dismissal of Mccormick as
chairman of the committee.
HEFLIN'S PREDICTION
"In every respect" said MIR. HefIin.
1.-THE report is false. The republicans
are desperate and In their desperation
are striking mt everything like snap
Fer snake In dog days. l agree with
Mr.. Mccormick, who stated in WASH
fnSton last night thai President Will
son would receive so per cent Vt the
progressive vote of. the country.
"There IL mo question but that the
democrats Will sweep the nation the
(Continued ON Pase ssvenl
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Baltimore. July 27.--With clearance
papers for the submarine freighter
Deutschland in his possession and with
everything apparently in readiness for
the vessers departure, Captain Paul
Koenig is waiting tonight, it is be-
lieved, for news from another subsea
vessel. the Bremen. ~
An indication that the homeward
bound submersible may put into some
cove down the Chesapeake bay to await
an opportune time to make a dash out
of the capes, is approximately 100 large
sacks of coal stored on the after deck
will tow the Deutschland. With asr
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
BRIGHT PROSPECTS
IN MEXICO AFFAIR
Two Countries Closer to
Agreement Than Ever
Before, 1t Is Said

Washington. July 27:- Prospects of an
early agreement between the American
and Mexican governments to submit the
border disagreements to a joint commits
sion was described as brighter today after
Acting Secretary Polk again conferred
with Elisea Arredondo. General Carran-
za's ambassador. The two countries were
closer to an agreement on the several
points which have delayed formal an
ncrncement that General Carranza's sug-
gestion for a commission would be ac7
copied. and there is every reason to be-
lieve that as result Of today's con-
ference both confereees feel that a def
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
Long Overdue Ship Arrives

New Orleans, July 27.-The Spanish
bark Juanito, more than 100 days out
and practically given up for lost BY
her owners, safely crossed the bar at
the mouth OF the river here late to-
day. The vessel was in the path of
the recent tropical hurricane and her
owners stated tonight they believed
She had been driven far from her
course. The Juanito cleared IN water
ballast from Valencia Spain. April IL.
and was bound for New Orleans to load
slaves for Barcelona.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
.SAKHAROFF. TAKES
$4,000 PRISONERS
AND MANY GUNS
This Is Result of Fighting
on Russian Western Front
Since July 16, Says
Petrograd

Petrograd, July 27.-(Via London.)-Ir
the battle on Tuesday on the Russian
western front $3.50 Teutons were taker
prisoner, says the official statement Is
sued today by the Russian war depart
ment. The Russians also captured five
guns and % machine guns.
Russian forces operating in the eau.
casus are continuing their pursuit of the
retreating Turks, the statement says In
the Turkish fortress of Erzingan, the
capture of which was announced yester-
day, the Russians took depot of war
materials
The statement follows:
Western front: During the night of
Wednesday nearly company of the en-
envy launched an attack on our position
south of Lake Voltchino. to the north
of Lake Miadziol. The attackers were
driven back to their trenches
In the district of Lobuzy, southeas st
of Baranovichi, there were artillery duels
and engagements with our front line de-
tachments.
AN attack by an enemy detachment
of about so or 60 men launched Wednes-
day in the region of Urochistch- Berez-
noie, about y versts (seven miles, north
east of Lake Vygona, was repulsed by
our fire
In the region of the River Slonevka
and on the River Boldurodka, fights are
proceeding for possession of the river
crossings. Our troops have advanced at
some points.
The number of prisoners taken in Tues
days battle on the western front total
12S officers and $3.50 men. Five guns and
% machine guns were captured.
Caucasus front: We continue our pur-
suit of the retreating Turks. In Erzingan
we took a depot of war materials"
MANY PRISONERS
A later report from general headuuar-
ters covering operations for several days,
is as follows:
Western (Russian) front: During the
battles between July 16 and %, General
Sakharoffs troops captured $4,000 Ger
mans and Austrians. As cannon and II
machine guns.
Caucasus front: At Sapker, 20 kilome-
tres north of Erzingan, we took 5000 hand
grenades, 1000 shells and 600 caissons of
cartridges. At Hastahan we captured d
hospital of 500 beds. At Erzingan we cap
tured a depot of rifles. revolvers bayo-
nets and artillery munitions, together
with 1000 pounds of perol and benzine. The
town of Erzingan was not damaged
Baltic sea: On Tuesday evening Yep
pelin dropped Is bombs at the mouth of
the Gulf of Finland and on the out
skirts of the town of Abo. in the Aland
Islands. without damaging the ships or
shore. Shelled by our batteries, the Yep
pelin disappeared southwark.
THE same day eight enemy water
planes attacked our water plane station,
dropping 100 bombs. Two of our water
planes engaged the enemy. hitting one
machine, which caught fire.
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This Huge Amount as Pro-
posed by Senate Is for
Year 1917
ARMY MEASURE, MUCH
INCREASED, is PASSED
Appropriations Are Yeet Subject to
Revision in Conference, Where Big
Fight VIII Be Made by Congress
men to Secure Reductions

Washington, July 27,-Nearly 500. 10000
for national defense in the fiscal year
1917 is the aggregate of proposed appro-
priations reached in the Senate today
with passage of the army appropriation
bill carrying in round numbers 1914. 600 900.
This grand total for preparedness still
is subject to revision, however, because
the army bill will follow the naval bill
into conference where reductions are
probable, despite the firm attitude of
President Wilson in supporting the lib
eral response of the Senate to the call
for adequate defense.
The appropriations for preparedness as
they now stand are as follows:
Army, s313,970, 447.1o
Navy, s315, s26, 1855.
Notifications (passed) Sos, las, $50.
Military academy s2,21s,32S.57.
Army and navy deficiency, 1859. 3tS. %.
Total. S6e5. 343 OH 81
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28

ALAbAM|ANS ARE
| NOT TOGETHER ON
| CHILD LABOR BILL
Underwood and Bankhead
Take Opposite Views on
Measure
SENIOR SENATOR TO
OPPOSE LEGISLATION
Says That States Have Laws Along
This Line and There Is No Rea-
son for Federal Action-Pas-
sage Is Expected
nv HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, July 27.--(Special.)
Southern congressmen are alleged to
be the chief opponents of the Heating
child labor bill which has passed the
House, and which now ponds before
the senate. Southern congressman. 1t IL
alleged, will continue to oppose the
consideration of the bill even IL the
steering committee, obedient to the d.
rection of the President, puts it ON it's
finnl passage.
AS matter of fact, however, south
ern congressman have not entered into
a conspiracy to defeat the bill Many
Of them, as individuals, oppose its pas
sage on the ground that the separate
states have adequate child labor laws,
and that there is no reason why fed
eral agent should be sent into state
to see that any statute is enforced. In
majority vote of their representatives.
opposed the passage of the bill. These
states were North and South Carolina.
Georgia and Mississippi. In the upper
house, the chief opponents of the bill are
Senator Smith Of South Carolina and
Senator Hardwick of Georgia.
HOW ALABAMA STANDS
The Indications are that Alabama S
senators will part company if this bill
is presented to the Senate. When asked
how he will vote, Senator Underwood re-
plies: -,s7
II supported the child labor bill in
the House last session, and there is
apparently no reason why l should not
support it this session in the Sem
ate.
Senator Bankhead states:
II will oppose the bill. In Alabama
we have excellent Child labor laws en-
acted by the legislature in recent ses-
sion. These laws were secured by the
child labor lobby, and were passed
with the approval of practically every
citizen of the state who was inter-
ested in the project. They are en-
forced adequately by state agents.
II am opposed to the enforcement
by federal officials of federal statutes
in the separate states. And further
more, there is every reason to believe
LndL u IeQeTdt CHllu ldpOT plll Wouiu
be proved unconstitutional No less
an authority than President Wilson
has formally declared in writing that
such enactment would be 'ridiculously
unconstitutional
BILL TO PASS
The idea obtains that the President is
insistent on the passage of the bill be-
cause its provisions appeal especially to-
the progressive faction of the political
world. 1t is said that he was moved to
insist on the passage of the bill by Vance
Mccormick, chairman or the national
committee.
The indications are that the bill will
be presented and eventually enacted
There is reason to fear. however. that
certain senators will filibuster against the
BILL and delay adjournment until De-
tober 1.
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Damaged Bark Arrives

z Mobile, July 27.-The' Norwegian bark
Elsa arrived here today from Pensacola
in tow of "a tug. She will be practically
rebuilt at cost of $4,000. The Elisa was
overturned in Pensacola harbor during
the recent storm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
INCREASED IN SENATE

AS it passed the Senate the army bill
exceeded the appropriations made by the
House by more than sl31. 100000. In the fl
nal hours of debate on the measure the
Senate agreed to an appropriation OF ST.
100000 for relief of dependent families of
national guardsmen and regular army
gency. Distribution of the fund is left
to the discretion of the Secretary of War.
but in no cases hall any dependent FAM
lily receive more than IA month
An amendment agreed to yesterday CIV
ing soldiers on the border the right to
vote in the field at the November cleo
tons was eliminated from the bill on
point of order just before passage.
AS soon as the army bill was out Of the
way the Senate took up and passed after
brief debate. the military academy APP
preparation bill carrying 81. 2ss, s2s57. an
increase OF s1,019,524 over the House au-
thorization.
In the MAIN the Senate approved the
military committees incsrease over House
appropriations in the army bill. although
there were a few reductions in the COM
mittee recommendations due to improve
ment in the Mexican situation.
COMPARATIVE TOTALS
Among the big appropriations with
comparative totals as carried in the
House and Senate bills are the follow
ing:
Aviation, House s3.775, 600; Senate s13,2s1.-
900. Subsistence s1S,oOo,OOo; Senate s2o,ooo.-
900. Pay of enlisted men, House $4,000
coo; Senate $23.O00,0O0 Pay of National
Guard House s7.75O.oOo; Senate $685.
100000 Pay of officers. House s2,225.0 900;
Senate SO 100000. Increase pay for border
service. House s1,o5o,oOo; Senate sl4.77s,0oo.
Quartermaster supplies House ss7o0.oo0;
Senate ST. .Oo0 Transportation House
So, 900 900; Senate $25. 100000. Clothing and
equipment, House s12.oo0.OoO; Senate $780,
600 Medical department, House s.. 10o.-
900; Senate 100000. Ordnance and am
muntion, House slo,5oO0o0; Senate s23.77s.-
co0. Target practice munitions. House
81, 20O, 900; Senate $3,494,OOO Government
manufacture small arms, House 5000 900;
Senate $5,000,00> Automatic machine guns,
House $5600.000; Senate Sl4,311 600 Ar
| mored motor cars. House 100000; Senate
81, COX, 900. Field artillery and ammunition,
House SIG, 0o0, 900; Senate SIS. 100000.
Among legislative provision included in
the appropriation are creation of a coun-
Gil of national defense for the co-ordina-
ton of Industries and resources for the
Continued on Page sevenl
Evening star., 1916-03-18
SPECIALS

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NEVER OCCUPIED.
rooms and tiled bath. Hot-water heat.
Electricity. Front and double porches.
Oak trim throughout. This property has
every convenience could want. Rent.
$3.50.
PETWOKTH.
Ia one of the highest sections of the city.
Within square of 9th st. line. 6
rooms and hath Front and double rear
porches. Rent s30.5O.
LINCOLN PARK NE. NEW HOME.
Containing rooms and tiled bath. Elec-
tricity. Front and double rear porches. With
all modern improvements. Rent. 81. so.
BL0oMINGDALE.
6 rooms and bath. In excellent condition
throughout. Rent, 5000.
GA. AVE. AND PARK ROAD. NEW HONE.
Containing rooms and bath. Front porch.
Rent, s21. 80.
SOLDIERS HOME. NEW HOUSES. $500.
Containing rooms and BATH Front p1rches.
In frst-riass ncighborhood. Excellent for
small families.
FLAT. HEAT FURNISHED. 18th ST.
rooms and bnth. Second hoor. IN excel
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rooms and bath. Second floor Double
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