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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
LOCK 12 DAM STILL
 HOLDS AGAINST FLOOD

Clanton, July 12.-(Special.)-Th sun shine here lasted only until 1 o'clock this afternoon, when from the southwest a terrible wind and rainstorm commenced. The downpour was terrific and lasted all afternoon. Telephones are out of order again. It was impossible to reach Lock l2 from this point, and the lines will not be repaired for several days Roads in that direction are so rough and sub merged in some places that it is im- possible to reach poles that are down Messages are sent via Birmingham 65 miles distant, then repeated down the Alabama Power company's right of way lines to the dam. Water commenced to recede slowly at the dam, but this late storm of today will swell the river.
 A man with a six-mule team who ven- tured to reach Clanton for supplies made the trip over a circultous route and has started on his return. Dr. Arthur John son remains at the dam on account of levers few of the steel workers have resumed work on the new unit being in stalled. Several of the rural route mail carriers made deliveries with few excep- tions today. A few county people ar rived in Clanton today from nearby farms. The local, regular mail and heavy freight on the Louisville and Nash vile are passing Clanton on schedule time again. As to crops, there is too much water remaining for an intelligent statement. Corn and cotton suffered greatly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
COMPENSATION BILL
 PASSES HOUSE 2S6 TO 3

Washington, July 12.-The McGillicuddy- Kern bill providing a system of work mems compensation for federal employees was passed by the House today by a vote of 286 to 3.
 An amendment adopted would reduce from 5000 to $40oO salaries of the three commissioners administering the system. Former Speaker Cannon opposed the bill, on the ground that it should provide for contributions by employees Representa- lives Dies, Texas, and Page North Caro- lima, democrats, also voted against it. Minority Leader Mann made a speech urging it's passage.
 The measure provides for compensation of all injured federal employees at the rate of two-thirds the wages lost during disability with a maximum of s66 a month. In case of death the dependent widow would be allowed 35 per cent of the employees wage and 10 per cent addi- tional for each dependent child under 1s, with limit of two-thirds the employe' s wage. An appropriation of $50o,000 is made for the system. The bill is pending in the Senate.
 Present laws provide compensation for only about one-third of the federal gov ernment employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
DE FACTO TROOPS AND
 BANDITS IN BATTLE

Chihuahua City. Mex, July IF Heavy fighting is in progress between de facto government troops under Gen Ernesto Garcia and a large force Of Villa bandits at Cerro Blanco. few miles below Parral. according to dis patches received today by Gen. Jacinto Trevino.
 General Garcia reported that he was engaged in holding the bandits until the forces under General Ramos and General Arriesta. which are proceeding from Jiminez. arrive.
 General Rodriguez. one of the Villa leaders who joined Canuto Reyes, aft CT surrendering to the de facto gov ernment few months ago. informed General Trevino that he received a personal letter from Villa in which the bandit chief pleaded with him to return to his old allegiance and to Join him in resisting the Yankee in- vaders" This letter was dated June 15 at San Juan Bautista.
 In his communication to General Trevino. General Rodriguez stated that he had no sympathy with the efforts of Villa to divide his country and was determined to aid the Carranza au- thorities in restoring order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
FOOD AND CLOTHING
 FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Selma Relief Committee Given Aid of Government Boat in
 Work

Selma, July 12.-(Special)-The govern ment engineers boat Alabama left Selma at noon for points down the Alabama. where the Selma relief committee will have opened supply depots, from which will be issued supplies for the families and persons made homeless by the floods. The Alabama carries a large amount of foodstuffs and clothing, and several local committeeman are in charge of the sup plies. Depots have been established at Lake Lanier and King Bend, and others will be placed at Cahaba and other points.
 The river at Selma Wednesday morning registered 52.9 feet, a 6-inch rise in 15 hours. The river here is about at stand still, but advices received by Weather Observe ,Bislin indicates that another six inches will register here from the heavy rains in north Alabama and parts of Georgia.
 County road workers left Selma Wednesday morning to begin their task of repairing the damage to the roads of the county While many of the roads yet are impassable, it is thought there will be little lasting damage
 The relief workers here in Selma have distributed large amount of foodstuffs and believe they have the situation well in hand at this time.
 R. C. Rives, a member of Battery B Of the Alabama Field artillery, is in charge of recruiting station at RochmilPs, and is making a strong bid for bunch of re- cults for the battery. The battery, as soon as recruited to full strength, will mobilize at Montgomery, says MT. Rives, and 1t is the general belief that this move will be followed immediately by orders to leave for the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Bank Cashier Tells
 of Estes Borrowings

Nashville, July 12.-In the hearing today of the Estes impeachment case, M. G.. Bailey, cashier of Memphis bank, tes- tified as to numerous notes in his bank against Attorney General Estes. He said these notes were signed by various off cials. including Congressman K. D. Me- Kellar and Hubert F. Fisher. candidate for Congress to succeed McKellar.
 Counsel for Estes asked that the state furnish the defense with specific charges in bills of cost which the state contends are illegal, demanding that the accused be informed as to just what the state Is relying on to establish it's case. The court upheld the attorneys in this de mand
 In order to permit attorneys for the state to investigate some records tha: had been found in connection with the conduct of Estes office, the impeachment court adjourned at noon today until Mon day. The state expects to close its case Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Snits Filed

The following damage suits were filed in the city and circuit courts yesterday:
 John Gillian vs. Alabama Power com pany, $500 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Fred Black vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, 5000 claimed for alleged assault
 Dan Haynes vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, $500o claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 J. c. Lewis vs. Mackin Brothers Gro- cery company, $50oO claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Joe Simmons vs Alabama Great South ern Railroad company, s300o claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Beatrice Powell vs Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, 5000, claiming that she was made sick from tobacco smoke while a passenger on the defendant company's street car.
 L. G. H. Williams vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, $25 900 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Addie Helle Byrd vs. Barrett Manufac- turing ~ company, s3000 claimed for the death of plaintiffs intestate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
MAN-EATING SHARK
 KILLS BOY FATHERS

Matawan. N. J.. July 12.-Lester Still well, 12 years old. was killed by a shark while bathing in an arm of Rar- itan bay near here this afternoon Stanley Fisher, "A years old. who went to his aid. was so badly injured in a struggle with the huge fish that he died while being taken to Long Branch hospital. Joseph Dunn, 12 years old, bathing some distance away in the same inlet. was attacked by a shark and one of his legs was so lacer- ated it probably will have to be ampu- tated.
 This is the third time within two weeks that sharks have claimed the lives of bathers along the New Jersey coast. Charles E. Van Sant. youth of Philadelphia, was killed off Beach Ha- ven, N J.. on July 2. Charles Bruder of Spring Lake. N. J.. was attacked and both his legs taken off on July 6. He died while being carried ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
ALABAMA STILL RISING

Selma, July 12.-With the Alabama river rising at the rate of six inches every "A hours. relief workers here are bending every effort to save marooned persons from drowning and starvation. Reports that many persons were endangered by the rising waters at Kings Bend were received today, while from Portland came reports that 300 persons were marooned there.
 The report from Kings Bend was brought here by party of 16 persons who said that they had narrowly es- capped drowning. They said relief was urgently needed by many others and asked that relief boats be dispatched at once. This was done.
 The government tug Alabama left early today for Portland with a cargo of provisions and other supplies Port land is about 50 miles south of Selma. The reports said the inhabitants of that section all had taken refuge on the tops of small hills and there was no way for them to leave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb are go- ing to sell new wash ties for men today until noon for 29c.
 Louis Pizitz advertises beautiful Geor- gette crepe waists, $7.50 value at 800.
 Goldstein Bros. starts their semi annual cleanup sale today, and will sell soc brooms for 19c.
 Withington's Pharmacy is selling com pounl cresol solution at 25c per pint.
 Warmers Ice Cream and Confectionery company makes an announcement
 Jacobs Drug store offers soc jar of Vivo cream and 25c box of violet talcum. for 25c
 Office Outfitters company feature fold CTS and guides for cabinets
 Saks announces great removal sale be- ginning Friday Store closed all day to- day.
 Blachs' s25 suits reduced to s19.25.
 Furnas Ice Cream company stresses the purity of their cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
EMPLOYES
 TO HAVE OUTING
Entire Organization Will Spend Today
 at West Lake

The Burger Dry Goods company will b. closed all day today to. allow all the em ployes of the establishment to attend tn picnic and outing which the firm is ten dering them at West Lake park In ad dition to the employees of the store, ther' will be large number of guests, eacl employe being allowed to invite severa friends and relatives.
 A number of big automobile trucks wil be used to convey the crowd to Wes Lake where the day is to be spent. Al the attractions at the resort will b' thrown open to the Burger employees ant Ia delightful outing is being anticipated watermelon cutting during the day wil be one of the features Dancing will b. one of the forms of entertainment during the afternoon and evening.
 The Burger Dry Goods company an nounces that the store will be closed to day only and that business will be re sumed tomorrow morning as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Tickv Cattle Barred

Washington, July 12.-Eforts of Sena- tors Underwood and Broussard and other southern members to get authorization for raising the cattle tick ban so as to per init of the importation into southern states of tick infested cattle from Mexico and Central America were blocked finally today in the Senate.
 When the agricultural appropriation bili was taken up, the Senate, by vote of Sl to p. struck from the measure an amendment to lift the quarantine below the southern quarantine line. Senator Underwood gave notice that he would later move to suspend the rules to mak' the amendment in order, but when h' pressed his motion it was defeated A to 1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Many Alabama Lawyers
 Will Go to Decatur

Montgomery, July 2.~(Special.)-Law- yers from all parts of Alabama will go to Decatur Friday to attend the annual meeting of the Alabama State Bar asso- citation. which promises to be one of the most enthusiastic conventions in the his tory of the organization. Col. c. s. Mo Dowell of Eufaula, president of the as- sociation. and Alexander Troy of Mont gomery secretary, will go to Decatur on Thursday.
 The feature of the meeting this year will be the annual address of Secretary of War Baker, who has informed Colonel Troy that he will be present to fill his place on the programme.
 From Montgomery number of leading attorneys will go to Decatur to attend the association meeting, including Ray Rushton, former president of the asso- ciation; Judge B. P. Crum, William M. Williams, Alex E. Walker and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
EPIDEMIC TAXES
 TURN FOR BETTER To Date 2S7 Children Have Died in New York From
 Paralysis

New York, July 12.-While Health Com discuss the report that a New York physician had succeeded in isolating the germ of infantile paralysis, great im- portanee was attached by medical men to the meeting of physicians tomorrow
 night, which will be devoted to dis cussion of the disease which has cost more than 25o lives in this city since the epidemic began. Among the speakers will be Dr. Simon Flexner of the Rocke- Teller foundation, who is devoting his energies to a study of infantile paralysis.
 It was extraordinarily admitted that scientists have progressed so far that they are testing a culture in which they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
FLOODS OF THREE RIVERS SURROUND
 COUNTY OF GREENE
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plants are out of commission, and there is some distress among the inhabitants. There have been no more deaths there since Monday, when four persons were killed by lightning and drowning. Rail- road traffic is entirely suspended through out the county. The Choctawha tchee river is repotred at flood stage
 All streams in the Birmingham district have gone back into their banks after do- ing great damage to mining properties.
 Southwest Georgia streams are falling rapidly and no more damage is expected in that state.
 One hundred convicts marooned several days at the state farm near Montgomery by the backwaters of the Tallapoosa river, were removed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
HOW THE CITY'S
 TAX IS DIVIDED

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In today's issue MT. Lussier makes a statement regarding the taxes paid to city and county that does not seem clear to the writer and some others may be in the same boat. His statement is. "* The local taxpayers paid s2.35 in taxes, of which they received in service from the city 50 cents or about 20 per cent of what they paid out"
 This may lead some people to think the city only gets 50 cents of the $2.35, as he is writing of separate taxing district, and what would be saved thereby. It may be true that separate taxing dis trict is the best solution but more de- tails of the plan must be stated than have yet appeared At the present time the city of Birmingham gets s1 of the s2.35 directly and in addition receives from state and county about 30 cents paid into the school fund. It might be well to publish the divisions of our taxes so all can see the funds they are con- tributing to-;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Cotton Futures Bill
 Goes Through Senate

appropriation bill, carrying 900 and providing for federal grain inspection, fed eral licensing of cotton and grain ware houses, and levying tax of cents a pound on cotton for future delivery, was passed by the Senate today. The Lever cotton futures bill, declared unconstitu tional last year because as a revenue pro ducing measure it did not originate ir the House, is included in the measure.
 The bill as 1t passed the House wal slightly amended.
 Passage of the agricultural bill cleared the way for the big naval appropriation bill, which was taken up late today and made the unfinished business of the Sen ate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
MRS. MATHIS TO ATTEND
 NASHVILLE NITRATE MEET
By JOHN c. NOSES.

Realizing her influence to bring all fac tions communities and states together for their mutual benefit, the Tennessee River Improvement association, together with Nashville bankers, have asked Mrs. Mathis to confer with them on how best to get different sections and states to pull together for the nitrate plant al Muscle Shoals. It will take co-opera- ton to land this plant otherwise, 1t will go elsewhere The farmers of the south certainly need the plant for fertilizer pur- poses. It means cheaper commodities to them and will help solve the weevil prob lem by rushing cotton with cheap fer tilizer. Mrs. Mathis says she wants to help locate the plant at Muscle Shoals in order to help the struggling farmers. It is quite an honor to help advise where millions are at stake for the south.
 Mrs. Mathis is in receipt of requests for photographs from such publications as the Country Gentlemen, the American Magazine and the Michigan Investor to illustrate write-ups they have given this noted agricultural booster She leaves today for Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Elks Want Anthem

Baltimore July 12.-A resolution passed at today's session of the grand lodge of Elks puts the order on record as being ready, willing and prepared to shield from want the families ot any of It's members who shall go tc the front "in defense of American honor"
 The authority vested in the board of grand trustees to give premium of $25.- 900 to the successful author and com poser of national anthem that shall be adopted by the Congress of the Uni ted States was rescinded by another resolution which was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
C. w. Ersler

Funeral services over the remains of
 c. w. Eggler. aged 32 years. who was fla
 tally injured Tuesday afternoon at 4:ls o'clock at the Southern Railway com pany's roundhouse Avondale, will be held from his late residence. 328 North Forty ninth street, Woodlawn, this afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be made in Elm wood cemetery. The pallbearers will be selected from the machnists union. King Solomon lodge, No. 46O will have charge of the funeral services. The deceased is survived by the widow and three children; his parents, four sisters and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
CLAYTON AGAIN DELUGED

Montgomery, July 12.-Clanton, 42 miles north of here. which last week had 16 inches of rain in 48 hours, is in the center of a cloudbust and wind storm. The downpour is reported heavier
 than that of last week and the streets
 are again under water. The rain began at 1 o'clock and the
 creek near the town jumped out of its
 banks again, washing away all of the bridge work under course of construc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Civil Rights Restored

Montgomery, July 12.-(Special. .)-Gov- ernor Henderson today restored civil rights to Alto V. Griffin of Bullock county, who was last year paroled after serving a sentence for murder. Griffin is a well known man of Bullock county, and his petition for the restoration of his civil rights was presented by large number of prominent citizens of that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
TORRENTS AT MARION

Marion, July 12.-(Special)-Wo Workmen started early today in an effort to make temporary repairs on county highways and bridges in order to relieve the rural mails and allow farmers to reach town. But before noon rain was again falling in torrents and has continued throughout the day. The county officials have been offered financial aid to meet the first and most important part in opening up the highways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Miss Leila Walton

The remains of Miss Leila Walton, aged 29, who died at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. G. L. Barwell, POS South Sixty sixth street. Woodlawn, Tuesday night al Is o'clock, were sent to Eatonton, Ga, yesterday morning at 9:5o o'clock by the s. w. Woodin Undertaking company fol interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Ella Ruth Walker

Funeral services over the remains of Ella Ruth Walker, the 14-months-old daughter of B. A. Walker, who died early Tuesday morning at the family residence, 1924 First avenue, Woodlawn, were held from the residence yesterday morning at II o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
ARIZONA CITIZENS
 IN FEAR OF BANDITS

Columbus, N. M. July 12.-Reports that a band of armed Mexicans are operating across the border south of the San Simon valley of Arizona caused residents of the district to appeal to- day to Colonel Sickle. commanding the New Mexico border patrol. for arms and ammunition. Colonel Sickle referred the appeal to the commanding officer of the Arizona border patrol and ord cred his men in that section be on the alert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
To Assist Soldiers Families

Philadelphia, July I2.-The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad company today set aside s1OoOOo to be used for the relief of families or other dependents of em- ployes who have enlisted in the army or navy through the National Guard or otherwise and who have been called on for active service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Deaths and Funerals
Capt. George Gorff

Funeral services over the remains of Capt. George Gorff, aged S4 years, Confed- crate veteran. who died Tuesday evening at 645 o'clock at his late residence, 32l Third street. Pratt City, will be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery Captain Gorff was mem- Der of Camps Ferguson, Wilcox and Har- die, U. c. V. He is survived by the widow and one son, George Gorff, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
Frank w. Poole

The remains of Frank w. Poole, aged 67 years, who died Sunday afternoon at a local infirmary, were sent to Bessie Junction yesterday morning at o'clock by Lige Loy, where funeral services were
 held at o'clock yesterday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
$500, ,000 for Refugees

Washington, July 12.-The House bill ap- propriating s3oo,0oo for the relief of needy American refugees from Mexico was passed today by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13

Mrs. c. Fl. Mathis, field agent of the Alabama Bnnkers association, is in Bir- mingham on her way to Nashville. Mrs, Mathis has been in conference with James Keith, chairman of the agricul- tural committee of the association, at Anniston, mapping out plans for the formation of county units in the associa- tion, believing that each county knows it's wants and needs best and can work our it's own plans to better advantage.
 The weight of Mrs. Mathis many pub lie speeches throughout the south and other sections of the country is attract ing worldwide attention. In yesterday s mail she had inquiries from Punta Gorda, British Honduras, and also from Aus tralia, regarding her work. Demands for agricultural campaigns have been receiv- ed from a score or more cities outside of Alabama. They all want her to spread the gospel of diversihcation to their farmers But" Mrs. Mathis says T want to help my own people first"
  believe they will find traces of the germ and intimately isolate it.
 There was a feeling of optimism in the health department today not only be- cause there were fewer cases reported than yesterday, but also because no new areas were invaded and because all agencies combating the epidemic are working in complete cooperation.
 Dr. John Dill Robertson, health com missioner of Chicago who came here to- day to investigate the situation, de- clared his department had not been called upon to treat an unusual number of cases of infantile paraIvsis
 Out of total of LAO cases since the epidemic developed, there have been 2S7 deaths it was officially announced by the department of health tonight.
 In 1907 it was pointed out by health department officials the epidemic of in fantile paralysis here continued through out the summer and until late in Sep tember. The total number of cases re- ported was 2500. There were 800 deaths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13

FRANK E. CURTIS. Birmingham. July H. 1916. 2422 Besse- mer boulevard.