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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

It is said that the French don't un- derstand the American people. The war to blame. Time was when the French thought tnev understood us thoroughly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

The lottery of my destiny Bars me the right of volunteer choOs- ins.
 Merchant of Venice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

Its only a step from the German lines to Paris, but the Teuts won't get there in 7. 6ay
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Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter un- Ger act of Congress March 8, 1879.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-05
BRAVE "BULLS" BADLY BATTER BABY BANDIT
AND JUDGE FISHER CALLS EN- FOR IT

~ W. - ~ \ 4A)4 ALL
The brutal beating up of John No
wax, the latest of the alleged ''baby
bandits" by two uniformed and two
plain clothes coppers, who said he
resisted arrest when they found him
pretending to be asleep on stair
way block and a half from where
Kasner Godlish and John Radzi-
sawkas were held up and robbed,
brought forth another protest
against police brutality to boys yes
terday by Judge Harry M. Fisher in
the boys court.
Nowak is II, but looks Is. He is
understood and slender. His right eye
was still discolored from a brutal
blow. There were dark red stains
on his shirt. His hair was matted
over a cut on his temple where the
blood had clotted
Uniformed Officers Minkley and
French were in court to testify
against the boy, and their zeal in
trying to fasten the crime on Nowak
also drew a reprimand from the
judge.
eve found Nowak pretending to be
asleep on the top of fight of stairs
a block and a half from where the
hold-up took place." the coppers tes-
titled. 1--WE took him in the wagon
to the station and Godlsh identified
him in the wagon and the two COM
plainants both identified him at the
station"
The coppers did not attempt to
deny that the Identification of No
wax was not done in the regular
manner, but that he had been shown
to the two compliments and they
were told that he was Nowak.
The 'baby bandit" told different
story. He said his father had or
dered him out of the house on FRI
day because he hadn't job and on
Saturday and Sunday he borrowed
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-05

he was awakened when a copper
struck him on the side of the head
with the butt of his gun.
They said l held up some guys,
and they dragged me down the
stairs, and one of them hit me in the
eye with his first, and they kicked
me-" said Nowak.
''He resisted arerst," declared the
coppers. 1--WE had to subdue him"
Judge Fisher looked at the two
burly officers.
Are you trying to tell me that you
had to beat this boy in that manner
in order to arrest him?" he demand
ed. There were four of you, all big
men. Any one of you could have
picked this boy up and carried him
down the stairs. According to your
own stories he was pretending to be
asleep when you got him, so that he
could not have been fighting you He
was unarmed. Yet he comes in this
court with the evidence of a brutal
beating"
1--WE didn't do it, i" said the coppers.
'"The banister must have hit him
when we dragged him down the
stairs"
when l have two officers before
me who show such feeling that they
win take boy of that kind and beat
him when there could not have been
the slightest provocation, l will be
very careful in weighing the testi-
mony of such officers" Judge Fisher
continued. S;'You have shown alto
gether too much interest in behalf of
the prosecution in this case. Officers
should simply present facts. They
are not here to prosecute anybody.
That's not the function of the officer,
neither is it his function to try the
case and argue heard your testi-
mony without interruption, but you
have INTERCEPTED something between
almost every word of the witnesses
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
100000 BONDS
VOTED IN TAYLOR
county by Vote Of Two to One, to
lie Used IN Constructing Many Miles
OF Hard Surf1:ej Highways. Heavy
Vote In All Precincts.

Perry Fla, July 26.-By a vote Of
two to one, Taylor county yesterda,
carried a bond issue Of SGOOOOO fer
constructing a system Of hard surfaced
roads The Dixie Highway is proyid.
ed for with twenty-four miles Of brick
and eighteen miles Of sand.asphaIt. m
addition to the Dixie Highway. on
Wnich work will be commenced first.
some fifty miles Of sand.asphalt roao,
VIII be built, leading in all directions
from Perry. The voting was heavier
than had been predicted, and the Old.
position was active, but the good roads
boosters showed a winning determine.
ton throughout the short campaign.
and until the last votes were counted,
Five precincts aggregating approx.
mately $50 votes, have not been heard
from, but the results will not be ma
terially changed. Taylor county has
thousands Of acres Of good farm lands
that will be developed as a result OF
the good roads, and will soon occupy
position among the few leading agrI
cultural counties Of the state.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
A LITTLE BIT WARM
WAY UP IN CANADA.

Montreal, Canada, July 26.-The ex'
IRENE heat Of the last week mas been
rcsnonsihlp for tic death in Montreal
Of more than $50 children. The ten
rerature yesterday was 90. the hottest
for five years.
In Quebec City twenty-eight c1ildreD
have died since Sunday from heat.
Not Freezing in the Middle West.
Chicago, July 26.-Light showers In
certain sections Of the corn and wheat
belt yesterday failed to relieve the
general heat conditions which prevail
throughout the middle west according
TO the weather bureau here. Points In
Illinois. Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and
Oklahoma reporting more than 100 de-
grees yesterday, felt little relief to-
day. Ii4L-.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
VOTE ON ARMY
BILL TODAY
Bill Calls for $500, 900, 900 to BE Used
in National Defense Plans Only. APP
preparation for Needy Families Of
National Guardsmen Fails to Carry.

Washington, July 20. ALL efforts to
reduce items Of the army apprOpria-
tion bill below the figures recommend
cd 10y the military committee failed in
the senate, and indications are that
the total appropriation for that branch
only Of national defense will approx
mate $20O,OOOOOO.
Passage Of the bill Is expected to-
day. Most Of the appropriations MS re-.
vised by the senate committee had
been acted upon when adjournment
was taken last night, As the bill stands
1t represents an increase Of $4,000.
900 over the house authorization.
BY vote Of 10 to 80 the senate re-
tanned house provision prohibiting
installation Of so.called stop.watch
,yStcms in management of government
works. Senators MARITIME, Reed, Thorn
Ms and others denounced the system as
brutal and fndish,"
Senator Lee, Of Maryland, tried tn
include an appropriation for depend
VII lbllllll'N VI .NbAl'lltAl '''lehA''.T''' -
in the federal service, but his amend
mcnt was ruled out oh point Of or
der.
An amendment to establish a coun-
ell Of national defense for co-ordina-
tion of industries and resources in the
interest Of national security, was
agreed TO, 30 to IL. The council would
consist Of the secretaries Of state, war
ana navy, the chief Of stan If the ar
my, an officer Of the navy not below
the rank Of captain, ana not more than
six experts in industry to he named
by the president with the consent Of
the senate.
A resolution by Senator Chamber
lain, Of the military committee. for a
commits sion to report on the adequacy
Of the food supplied troops ut the
border, was ruled out.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
BATTLE
is UNDECIDED
Battle Continues TO BE Fought With
Great StubbOnness. German Troops
Brought From Nerdun to Aid in De-
tense of German Lines.

London. July 26.-The battle on the
Somme front, which began Saturday at
midnight and has continued since with
but brief luls, is still being fought
by British and Germans with the ut
most stubbOnness. An indication of
the importance the Germans attach TO
defending their third line is found in
the report OF General Haig. the British
commander, and I'm the German admis-
sion, that regiments have been
brought in from before verdun in or
der to lend all possible strength to
General Won Einem.
The British, If they are making but
slow progress, have been able TO re-
pulse all the fierce German counter
attacks and fully maintain their posi-
tions, although the fighting largely
consists Of hand to hand conflicts.
There is no news as to whether the
Australians, who hold the greater por-
tion of the village of Pozieres. have
yet secured the eastern part on the
plateau, dominating the village. But
General Haig last night reports the re-
pulse of a German infantry attack on
the east.
Advices from the far eastern front
1rc mcaGrc hut Grand Duke Nicholas
troops gradually are closing in on Err
zingen, the most important base ana
position Of the Turks in ASA
Minor, while General Sakharon con-
tinues his successful advance on the
near eastern front.
According to Berlin dispatch by
way Of Am terdam, Turkish troops
are to be sent to help the Austro-Ger-
mans against the Russians OH the Ga
lician front.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
CHINA IN STATE
OF UNREST
Death Of WOuld-Be Emperor is Cause
Of Much Rejoicing. Revolutionary
Leaders Not Living Up to Their
Promises.

Pekin, China, July 2G.-Chinese pub,
lie opinion has been in strangely UNI
formed state since the death Of Yuan
Shi Kai. The passing of the would-be
emperor president was hailed with re-
jOicing rather than sorrow, ana efforts
to enforce mourning have been rather
farcical. Every day it becomes clear
or that many Of the southern revolu-
tiOnary leaders who declared Yuan Shi
Kai's retirement was the chief end
which they sought, had personal am
billions, and are not giving Ii Yuan
Hung the support expected of them.
Many Of the provinces have refused
20 rejoin the union, and new demands
are made upon the provisional govern
ment. Chow Tzu-Li and Ii Yuan
Hung the two members of the govern
ment who have most to do with the
finances of China, have both resigned
under fire. The latter was the director
Of bank communications. The former
was formerly minister Of commerce
and agriculture, but had for short
time served as minister Of finance.
Both Of these men were close advl'-
ers Of Yuan Shi Kni, and are regard
ed rs two Of the ablest leaders in Chi
ma,
Lang Chi vi has been the storm cen
ter Of criticism for many months, ana
recently the republican press has as
sailed him bitterly. The board of CEN
sors ha, made all adverse report on MS
administration, charging mi'feasance
and malfeasance in office. He Is blam-
rd for the shortage of hard money
which made it necessary to suspend
specie payment on the notes Of the
Bank Of Communications and the Bank
of China.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
BOYCOTT Is OBNOXIOUS
TO UNITED STATES.

Washington, July 25.-Administra.
tion officials give further evidence
that they are preparing 10 take Nigor-
Gus action to prevent injury to Amer
lean firms through Great Britain's
pronunciation Of a commercial black
list under the trading with the enemy
act. President Wilson toll crllnrs he
was much concerned over possibilities
Of the british order, AMI there were
indications at the state Department
that some step might he taken soon
unless reply was forthcoming to the
informal inquiries on the subject made
10y Ambassador Page at London. Sem
atur IIokc Smith, who said he spoke
only for himself, declared after seeing
the president, that he thought the IS
sue would he settled by withdrawal or
modification Of the blacklist.
Already the department has accumu-
lated information regarding the black
list, sufficient, It was said by one Of
fetal last night, to warrant action II
there was no promise Of an immediate
explanation. 1t was intimated that
some announcement might be made to-
day.
IL wmation reaching the depart
ment indicates that the allied nations
are planning for united action. Off
cials realize that such a development
might complicate diplomatic negotia-
tions.
The principle of a boycott Of firms
incorporated under American law to
engage in legitimate trade IS partlc-
ula.'y obnoxious 10 officials here. IN
formation Is desired as 10 Just how far
the British trading with the enemy
act WIN go beyond the primary effect
upon the British merchant. If It -
to affect Americans doing business
with a neutral country, It is believed
certain representations will he made.
The length to which the federal gov
eminent went during the civil war in
prohibiting American citizens from
trading with the Confederate States.
may he taken as a measure by the de-
partment.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
CHILD LABOR ACT
WILL Be PASSED
At This Session Of Congress Decides
Democratic Caucus Last Night.
Vote Had Been Postponed Until DE.
cember. President Pushing Matter.

Washington, July 2G.-Yielding Ia
am urgent demand from President vii.
son, democrats Of the senate, in eau.
Gus last night. determined to pass the
child labor bill at this session Of con.
greSs.
The decision was reached after a
long debate during which several Of
the southern senator's, whose opposi.
tion forced the me assure out Of the i'm
peratiye program drawn up several
days ago, vigorously objected to its
reinstatement. The final determination
to include 1t was reached without n
record vote. It will displace the ship
ping bill on the senate calendar, COM
ing up as soon as the army and Dis.
trict Of Columbia appropriations have
been passed. The shipping measure
will follow it in order and the revenue
bill will come next.
Majority Leader Kern outlined to
the caucus the presidents urgent re-
quest for a vote on the child labor
bill before adjournment.
Southern senators replied, insisting
that the caucus should stand on its
former decision postponing considera-
ton Of the measure until December.
They made an appeal to the caucus for
a declaration Of principle that the
child labor bin should he taken out
Of politics, and revealed the fact that
negotiations had been had with some
OF the republican senators after the re-
cent democratic caucus with view toI
reaching an agreement for taking up
the bill next session as strictly non
partisan measure.
These plans, it was asserted in the
caucus, were progressing favorably un.
til President Wilson went to the cap
tol a week ago and made known his
emphatic desire for immediate action.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
WILSON BACKS
NAVAL BILL
Official Word Received BY House
That the President Wants the Sen.
ate's Increased Naval Bill Adopted,
and His Wishes Will Prevail.

| Washington, July 2G.-President
Wilson has determined to stand
squarely behind the increased senate
naval building program. official word
of his desire that the senate proyis-
ions be accepted by the house I'm con-
| ference was sent from the white house
I yesterday to administration leaders at
the capitol, where conferees will he
gin consideration OF the naval bill with
in few days.
| Representative Buchanan, OF Illi-
| nois, temporarily blocked reference OF
! the measure to conference In the house
| yesterday, but administration leaders
will insist on conference, and tine
rules committee will he ready to force
that disposition Of the bill when the
house meets again Thursday. Senate
conferees have already been named.
Whether President wilson's influ-
ence will he sufficient to put through
the big senate program, carrying pro-
visions for immediate construction Of
four dreadnaughts and four battle
cruisers and three-year continuing
building program, Is uncertain.
During the discussion in the house
yesterday several representatives
sought to have the house conferees
bound on certain amendments, but
Chairman Padgett insisted that they
be left free.
The plan for forcing reference to
conference Thursday was agreed on
by Chairman Padgett. Democratic
Leader Kitchn, Republican Leader
Mann, Acting Chairman Harrison, Of
the rules committee. and democratic
and republican members Of the naval
committee.
Mr., Padgett later introduced a reso-
luton mning the necessary parliament
tary provision for appointment Of the
conferees.
Secretary Daniels wrote to Chair
man Padgett yesterday urging that the
senate amendment STIMULATING that the
proposed naval laboratory to be locat-
ed in the capital he stricken out in
conference. He transmitted a letter
from the naval consulting board sug-
costing that the location should be left
to the navy department.
Senate leaders believe adminstra-
tion weight behind the defense plans
will insure increases over the house
bill. President Wilson is using his ut.
most influence.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
WHITE MAN CUTS
NEGRO IN 4 FIGHT.

Tampa, July 25.-W. i. Lewis, a
young white man. employed in the res
taurant in the Eagle cafe, is being
held without bond on charge Of fight
ing, by the police, 1t being alleged he
cut and seriously wounded Tom Fcrgu,
son, black, also employed there. The
fight occurred yesterday morning
about 1920 o'clock on the premises, it
is said.
The negro was cut several times in
the stomach with a pairing knife, and
may die from the effects Of the wounds
although medical attention was given
him Immediately. DR.. d. A. Camp
bell was the attending physician.
Lewis stated yesterday afternoon at
the police station that the negro ours
ed him for things any man will fight
about. He claims the negro was UNI
provoked to any cursing.
According to Lewis, the black APP
peared yesterday morning late for du-
ty. after having been drunk Sunday.
When asked why he did not arrive on
time the black is alleged to have said
he thought he was discharged. Lewis
says he told the negro he was not dis
charged, and to 20 to work. At this he
claims the lie gro started to cursinG
him.
Lewis says he jumped from behind
the bar ana hit the negro with a bot
tie. At this the black is said to have
turned on the white man and was cho-
king him to death. In the melee Lew
is was backed against a counter where
some potatoes were being peeled.
Catching backwards at the counter TO
keep from falling, his hand came In
contact with the pairing knife, used to
peel potatoes. He cut the negro with
the knife. Marks on the white mans
neck show where he was choked.
Alarmed by the noise, men from the
Eagle Saloon and an adjoining pool
room ran in and separated them. Even
then Lewis says he did not know he
had cut the black, and leaped upon
him with his bare hands. He was ar
rested by officer Vance.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
DEAL WITH DENMARK
FOR ISLANDS IN WEST INDIES

Washington, July 26.-Only deter
mination of a few minor details re-
mains to complete negotiation of a
treaty between the United States ana
Denamrk providing for acquisition OF
the Danish West Indies by this gov
eminent at a purchase price Of S2o'-
100000. 49,
So nearly in agreement are the two
governments that an official whlte
house announcement predicted that the
treaty would probably be signed our
ing the day. The delay in closing tue
negotiations was not explained, but II
was indicated that no material barrier
to their successful outcome had deVei-
oped.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
FLORIDA SHIPPING LINES.
Weather Favorable to Heavy Fall
shipment From Keys.

Florida's crop Of lines is now NOV
ing freely, and the July and August
shipments are expected to be heavier
than for several years past.
With the weather favorable, the Sep
TENDER, October and November ship
ments are expected to be exceedingly
heavy from Key Largo, Elliott's Key
Key Biscayne and from the northern
parts Of Matacombe Key and Planta-
ton Key. The fruit is of uniform size
and the quality excellent.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
DEATH RESULT OF
BOSTON TRAGEDY
Osteopath Who Was Shot Week Ago
by DIR. Atwood Died Yesterday. At
wood Claims Dead MAJ Caused HIS
Fiancee TO Commit Suicide.

Boston, July 20. DIR. wllfred Har
ris, who was shot last Tuesday by
DR.. Eldridge Atwood, died late yester,
day. His wife was with him at the
end.
The police announce that the charge
against DR.. Atwood will be charged
from assault to first degree murder
The police, so far as known, have
not found an explanation of the death
by poisoning Of DR.. Cecilia p. Adams,
beyond that given by Atwood, who, up
on his arrest, said he had shot Harris
because the latter had come between
the woman and Atwood, making their
marriage impossible. and causing the
suicide Of Miss Adams. The police are
giving much attention to the theory
of friends Of DR.. Harris that Miss
Adams was murdered.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
BIG STRIKE ENDED.
Waterfront Men and Lumber YARD
Forces in Frisco at Work.

San Francisco, Cal, July 26'-i-um-
Der yards Of san Francisco and vicin-
ity. tied up since June 1st when the
riggers and stevedores here joined a
general longshoremen's strike on tue
Pacific coast, resumed operations yes
terday with union men, who voted to
return to work under tae old condi-
tions.
The return of the men marked the
complete settlement of the water
front trouble in san Francisco Ihe
wage scale and conditions prevailing
prior TO the strike are again in force'
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
ARMY BILL CLAIMS
PART OF LOSSES.

washington, July 25.--The senate
'eslerday called halt on wholesale
isuuctions begun Saturday in the army
appropriation bill, voting down re-
uenchment proposals and approving
'ncIeases totaling more than thil T.
--''iion dollars, when sections wire
'eaVhed having provisions for ordnance
snu equipment for the regular army
~na national guard.
Debate on the ordnance section de-
'sOped a predominating sentiment
al II would be unwise to limit en-
e"uilures for ammunition and guns
~ closely, despite lessening of ten
" In the Mexican situation. De
esase of SS6,0OO,OOO ordered Saturday
,s'a.ed to transportation, subsiste nce,
,s'sien service pay and emergency es-
mates put into the bill by the house
.nsn the Mexican situation was crit
uie Item for small arms ammuni-
'ne senate approved reduction
S,n so'OoOO0O to $2,5O0,OOO, but sew
~ senator's said they would ins,st
~ another vote on the section before
ns ~ passage of the bill. The measure
~ ~ Oe passed this afternoon, although
so .s,ai important items remained for
81 ',ueration, including the SIS 2s1,-
~. .or proposed for aviation pur-
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-07-27
MORE PINEAPPLES WILL
BE PLANTED THIS YEAR.
500 Cars Were Shipped Up Until the
18th Of July.

With the price good and the quality
excellent, the pineapple season in the
state l. about closed, and from all au.
thorities on the subject comes tae pre-
dlction that an increase in acreage
will be made next year.
According to statistics, 500 cars
have been shipped from the state, $50
Of which were shipped FROM st, Lucie
county. The pineapple industry has
been handled judiciously, and if han
died in the same manner next year,
those planting the fruit should realize
n good price for their product.