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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
WASHINGTON RULES
 ON STATUS U-BOAT
sel and Entitled to All Rights in Neutral Waters

Baltimore, July 15.-The loading of the cargo for the return trip of the German submarine merchantmen Deutschland was suspended late today and although a permit was obtained tonight whether it would be taken ad- vantage of.
 A second gang of stevedores was put to work today loading, the rubber that is to be carried to GATPzAny. It originally was intended to ship this commodity in the bags in whish it had been packed. but it was found this would take up too much space. The removal of the rubber from the bags consequently will cause an unexpected lengthening of the time for loading and it is considered improbable that the Dutschland could get away with a full cargo before Monday night.
 No nickel so far has been loaded on the submarine. while apparently less than 50 tons of rubber have been placed in the hold.
 Captain Koenig, the submarines s commander. and Admiral Alex von Eckermann. chief engineer of con struction of the Swedish navy, were guests of Mayor Preston at dinner to- night.
 It became known today that Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife of the Vice President visited the Deutschland late yesterday ard was carried through the vessel. She was said to have been the first woman to board the submarine since It arrived in American waters.
 Capt. Paul Koenig. master of the Deutschland this afternoon was pre- sented with handsome silver loving cup for himself and crew by Madame Christine Langenhan. a former grand opera singer, who is the wife of Hogo Boucok of New York. MT. and Mrs. Boucok motored to Baltimore and made the presentation at downtown hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Battered and Bruised Crew Of Collier Hector
 Brought Safely to Port

Charleston, S. C., July 15.-All of the 142 persons aboard the large naval collier Hector which grounded and broke in two off Cape Romain, s. C., Friday night, were brought here today, but many of them were badly bruised and battered from their experiences. and four of the terrific hurricane that swept the Caro- lima coast and wrecked the collier took no toll of life other than that of s negro here and another at Savannah. unless some 40 men aboard eight barges adrift should perish. The Hector is expected to be total loss.
 The tug Wellington, commanded by Captain Nelson. left here today to search for her two barges which broke away during the hurricane. It was the Vel lington which rescued l2l persons from the Hector. The lighthouse buoy tender Cypress. which took off the other 2l early today, went to sea after buoys and other aids to navigation, which the hurricane tore loose The tugs Carolina, Eastern and William P. Keen each had two barges, carrying about five men each torn adrift in the hurricane. and search
 is being made for them.
 Railroad service into Charleston over the Southern, the Seaboard Air Line and the Atlantic Coast Line still was inter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

waukegan, H., July 15.-William H (Orpet, the university student charged with murdering Marion Lambert, a high bchool girl and his former sweetheart |mas found not guilty tonight by jury la Judge Donnellys court after five hours delberation.
 The jury retired at 2:50 o'clock. At o'clock it's members were taken to dln- her, where they spent half an hour. One hour later came word that verdict had been reached. Probably 50 persons were in court.
 Three ballots were taken. The lirs' two stood II to 1 for acquittal
 Orpet. brought from his cell to neal the verdict, was silent through excess
 bf emotion He was barely able to re- turn the handelasps of his attorneys. He
 made his way to the jurors and shook
 Their hands one by one, smiling wanly but saying nothing. I Orpet's mother received the verdict as
 matter of fact. She noted that a Photographer was trying to snap a pic Eure of her son and herself and warned |aim.
 E The defendant, his father and mother bis brother and several friends hurried
 hto the witness room. Half an hour
 hter they emerged.
 wen go home now, William" Mrs
 prpet said. and they made their way down .|he backstairs and to the jail. ! orpet had recovered his self-possessiou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
|BR|CKEN PLEASED | WITH CONDITIONS
Camp Vandiver Ideal Place
 for Mobilization
OFFICIAL CHANG GES
Several Holding Commands Have Re- signed for Various Reasons. Soldiers Have Received
 Pay to July l

Montgomery, July 15.-(Special )-Brig. Gen. c. R. Bricken is highly pleased with Vandiver park as military camp site, and he has had abundant opportunity to see it's adaptability tested from every point of view. On Saturday evening, just at nightfall. a heavy rain fell at the camp. yet the drainage had been so per fected within the past week that the water ran off about as fast as it fell.
 In reviewing the situation there before and after the rain, General Bricken de- camp site and that 1t could be made to accommodate 10000 soldiers should the occasion arise to bring that number of men into Alabama for concentration or mobilization. For various personal req sons, five officers of the second regiment have rendered their resignations to Gov ernor Henderson, which have been ap- proved by Adjutant General Hubbard and places will be filled according to state law ana not by appointment rom Wash ington. The officers resigning are Capt George Gilmore and Lieut. William H Kiicrease. Samson; First Lieut.. Jesse D. Martin and Second Lieut. William T. Parks. Luverne. and First Lieut.. H. F. Ottley Piedmont.
 Alan M. Smith has been granted dis charge from Battery c to become a first lieutenant on the staff of Maj. P. A. Moon of the Fourth regiment, infantry, and the change has been approved by the war department
 Practically all of the men in the Ala bama brigade. batteries and signal corps have now been paid for their services to July 1.
 Saturday being pay day and inspec- tion day, there was no firing on the range. and the routine was otherwise in- terrupted. There will be religious services Sunday morning at headquarters of each regiment, beginning at 9:30 o'clock. In the fourth regiment. Lieutenant Jones will act as chaplain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Orpet Is Acquitted or
 Charge of Murdering His
 High School Sweetheart

by this time and thanked Sheriff Griffin
 as comfortable as possible. The party
 was then driven home.
 The selection of the jury began on May
 15. the taking of testimony was begun
 on June 15 and acquittal came on
 July l5.
 James H. Wlkerson and Ralph F. Pot
 ter, Orpet's counsel, considered Judge
 Donnely's instructons to the jury high
 ly favorable to the defendant in their in of reasona ble doubt as applied
 to the series of circumstances which, con stituted the principal part of the evil dence. Five superfluous counts of the
 10 in the indictment against the defendant were stricken out by the court. The morning and 45 minutes of the aft ernoon session were occupied by Attorney David Josyn in the final summing up for the state.
 The case of Marion Lambert and Will liam H. Orpet in the course of it's de- yelopment became one of the most per picking in the annals of criminal his tory Motive paraleled motive. action paralleled action, opportunity paralleled opportunity until the marks of murder and of suicide became substantially as one.
 In the end the guilt or innocence of the defendant, so far as the abduction of ac- tuaI fact was concerned, went to the jury (Continued on Pare EisAt)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
FLOOD SITUATION IN
 ALABAMA IMPROVED

Montgomery. July 15.-Reports from all flood sections of the state tonight say that the situation at each place IS satisfactory. Although considerable rain has fallen in various sections last night and today. all were local in na- ture and did not affect the river stages In the flood district around Selma the water remains stationary at 53.9 feet, but all sufferers have been cared for.
 The damage to roads in Covington, Geneva. Coffee and Baldwin counties especially is heavy. One marked fea- ture of the after-flood conditions is the fact that wooden bridges have suf- fered heavily. the majority being washed away, while the steel and con- crete county bridges are uninjured
 The Alabama river here is at 49I feet and falling rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
PERRY CITIZENS ARE
 AIDING DESTITUTE
Places of Business in Marion to Close for Three Days to Repair Flood Damage

Marion, July 15.-(Special)-At a mass meeting of citizens held today the Perry county flood relief organization was formed to first relieve those in distress and hungry and second to solicit funds tn supply the county in rebuilding bridges and roads.
 A resolution was unanimously adopted rion on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of next week and for every white man in Perry county to give his undivided service to his county these three days, together with all labor in working roads and rebuilding the bridges destroyed by the floods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION

SECTION A. 1-German third line penetrated by Haig on bank of Somme. John M. Parker would eternally bury bull moose.
 Will Orpet acquitted on charge of nlurdering high school sweetheart. Washington rules on U-boat status. Bricken pleased with condition in camp. Birmingham likely to secure rural bank of credit. Battered and bruised crew of Collier Hector brought safe to port. 2-Chattahoochee valley doctors honor Wyman.
 Cooler weather is no aid in epidemic fight 3-Federal farm loan banks great boon for the farmer. War events of the week. 5-Further cuts in department heads may be announced. Funeral service today over body of James Hillhouse. Cahaba bridge can now be used. Birmingham boy at Plattsburg camp Herzy memorial here next Sunday. Kilby visited Birmingham Birmingham to send big delegatAm to highway meet. No encouragement from equaizers on request for time. 7-SayS shelby will stand on rights. Popular election of judges condemned. 8-Great excitement created by negro 9-Paid his Rumsey tax but once in early days. Deutschland may yet be cause of com plication.
 SECTION B. and 3-Sports. 4-News of interest to automobile owners and dealers. 5--Food supply 'England's problem. Chlnda's successor no stranger here. S-Pa ssing the Buck on the Flivver Route 12-New zealander now famous as Gal lipoli artist.
 SECTION O. and 2-Society. 3-Razzle Dazzle amusing London. 4-Editorial comment. 5-China's partition will follow death of famous Yuan. 6--Social criminals on increase Nurses heroism one feature of world war. 7-Relief work done by Americans in Europe praised
 SECTION D. Magazine Section
 SECTION E. Comic Supplement. Rotogravura x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
HEAVY FIGHTING IN EAST

"
 Petrograd, July 15.-(Via London )-The terday to force the Russians in the region of Baranovichi, where heavy fighting has been in progress for sometime. Three times the Germans launched attacks in massed formation. The war office an nounced today that these attacks had been broken down and that the Rus- sians, initiating counter attack, made further progress.
 sThe announcement follows:
 "On Thursday evening the Germans under cover of a violent fire, approached our barbed wire entanglements in the re- zion of the village of Lioubanichi, or the river Hervitch, a tributary of the Niemen. They were repulsed by our ar tillery fire.
 yesterday the Germans opened vio- lent artillery fire against our lines east ward of Gorodischtche (Baranovichi sec tor), after which they assumed the oe- fensive in the region of the village of Skrobowa but were repulsed, with heavy losses, by our fire. A little later, after continuation of the pombardment. the enemy took the offensive in massed for nation a little further north of Skrobowa, but were again repulsed by our fire. After having taken breath. the Germans made fresh attack in the region of the same village, but our troops repulsed the enemy with machine gun and rifle fire. We then made counter-attack, which resulted in the capture of more ground, which we are now consolidating.
 "Repeated enemy attempts to advance toward the sector southward of the vil-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
"ExpeI the Gringoes" Is Battle Cry of Outlawed
 Leader in His Campaign
"VIVA FELIX DIAZ," IS
 SHOUTED BY BANDITS
General Trevino Reports Killing of One of Poncho's Lieutenants Who Aided in Columbus Raid-Famine
 Prevails in Torreon Territory

Eagle Pass, Tex, July 15,-Francisco Villa was seen in Mapimi, Durango state, Mexico, on June 26, by a resident of Tor reon, according to advices here from the latter place today. This town was oc- cupied by the Villa forces without re- sistance, the information stated, as well as the town of Bermejnlo. Durango. where one of the bloodiest battles of the Carranza revolution was fought in 1914
 The same source of information told Of the battle between Villa followers and de facto government troops at Parral, saying the Villa men entered the town with cries of Viva Felix Diaz!"
 On July 10, this report continued, Villa forces were attacking the city of Durango and at that time had hopes of victory before another three days. An attack on Torreon was expected at any time, it was said
 This report stated that de facto gov- ernment troops, under General Canuto Reyes, who was recently amnested by the to Parra1 on July T, had deflected to Villa.
 Famine conditions around Torreon were reported as never so bad. The people are subsisting, according to this informa- ton. on mesquite beans and prickly pears.
 Chihuahua City, July 15.-J. Beltran, one of Villas chief lieutenants and par ticipant in the massacre of IS Americans at Santa Ysabel, Chihuahua, last January, was killed in the engagement at Cerro Blanco on July 12, reports to General Trevino today indicated. These reports were supported by stories told by Vil- lista prisoners, who said that when the bandits reformed at Sombreretillo Beltran was missing.
 The prisoners said that Villa was not present at Cerro Blanco, the outlaw forces there being directed by Calexito Contreras. The bandit chieftain, tkey said. being disappointed on the, evacuation of Jiminez and his failure to capture arms and ammunition, left the command. going to Hacienda Salaises about 50 miles south west. The Vilistas added that because of the shortage of ammunition. only 10 rounds was allowed each man in the Cerro Blanco engagement, and that following the fight more than 300 men deserted. General Trevino received dispatches to- day from General Matais Ramos. com- manding column pursuing the bandits. in which he announced that he had the outlaws surrounded and expected to close in on them shortly.
 Villa from his encampment in the bot toms of the Rio Florida. about 200 miles south of here, has renewed his efforts to convert to his cause some of his former leaders, who having been granted ar1- nesty, have been given commands In the government army, General Trevino said today Villa mplored the aid of his for mer chiefs in 'expelling the gringoes.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

In addition to pushing back the German lines, the British have cap tured 2000 more prisoners. The Ger man resistance has been stubborn, but the British have been able, thus far, to retain the position attained.
 On the Russian front, the most intense fighting is taking place near Baranovchi, while the situation on the Stokhod river remains unchanged The village of Kro- bowa has been the scene of desperate en- counters. both Petrograd and Berlin an- nounce The Russian war office details the repulse of three German attacks against the village, after which the Rus sians attacked and gained new positions.
 Berlin claims the recapture of parts of the positions lost to the Russians in the Skrobowa region early in July, In addi- tion, Prince Leopold's forces taking 15'00 prisoners.
 Northwest of Friedrichstadt the Ger mans have repulsed Russian attacks, while the Russians assert they repulsed a German offensive southeast of Riga. In Galicia, near Delatyn, Vienna claims the repulse of Russian vanguards, which attempted to enter the town. as well as the failure of an attack against the Aus trians southwest of the town.
 The Russian forces continue their ad- vance west of Erzerunl and now are with in 10 miles of Baiburt
 Petrograd also reports successful fight ing at other points along the line, espe- cially in the region Of Mush.
 Italian troops have taken strong Aus trian positions at the head of the Posina valley and stopped violent attempts to recapture them. Rome declares that Ital- ian successes in the Tofana region. fos lowing the capture of Monte Castelletto have been very marked"
 On the sea there have been additional successes for the central powers. Ger man submarine, a Berlin admiralty state ment says has destroyed British aux Hilary cruiser of about 1000 tons in ths North sea Off the English coast German submarines have sunk three British patrol boats. An Austrian submarine has sunk an Italian destroyer.
 PLANS WELL EXECUTED
 London, July 15.-The British army in France gained new important sue cesses today and have held all the ground gained in Fridays advance. East of Lon gueval. in the face of des- perate German resistance. the English troops captured the whole of Del vile wood. while north of Bazentin- Le Grand they penetrated the German third line near Bois De Faureaux.
 Two thousand prisoners were cap tured in the last advance and at one point the British are four miles be- yond the German first llne' whlcn they crossed 13 days ago. In all, lo.oo0 prisoners and quantities of war ma terial have fallen into British hands.
 All tidngs from the front corro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Mobile Harbor Undamaged

Mobile, July 15.-United States Senator Underwood has telegraphed the Mobile Chamber of Commerce as follows:
 "War department advises me that dis trlct officer has made thorough investi- gation and finds the channel undamaged by the storm" It was reported that the channel had been shallowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

spondents and wounded agree that the British plans have been well work ed out and executed There are no re- ports of failures of the reserves to arrive. which turned the battle at Loos from a victory into a costly stalemate, of similar incidents. nor of strategic errors or a shortage of supplies which changed the Mesopotamian and Gal lipoi campaigns into tragedies.
 General Haig and his fellow Scotch man, Sir William Robertson, chief ot the imperial staff as fighting and planning leaders. backed by the bureau of munitions, appear to be strong combination. while the entire organi- zation and the fighting qualities of the new army pitted against the oldest and most highly organized modern military machine in the world have been exceeding the nations expecta- tions.
 The cost in life of the British attack cannot yet be estimated. The officers casualty list issued tonight names 11s killed. 19 died of wounds. 1856 wound ed, IS missing and believed killed. and 51 wounded and missing. Three fourths of the officers listed are sec ond lieutenants and their average age is 22 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
INTENSE FIGHTING STILL
 GOES ON IN THE EAST
Berlin Claims Recapture of Marry Po- sitions Taken by Russians Grand Dukes Army Comes Nearer
 Constdntinople Via Bdiburt

British forces have reached the third line of the German north Somme and have advanced four miles the beginning of the present offensive July 1.
 Berlin officially admits that General Haigs forces have gained ground and that they have occupied the Trones wood British losses in the attack described by Berlin being most The Germans claim the attack has been stemmed but the fighting continues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
PROMOTION FOR DENT

With the acceptance by Representa- tive James Hay of Virginia of a judge ship on the court of claims. Representa- tive Hugh Dent of Alabama automati- cally becomes chairman of the House ent one of the very important commit tees of the lower branch of Congress.
 On the matter of preparedness, Rep- resentative Hay and President Wilson held identical views, and these views are shared by Representative Dent It Is a certainty, therefore, that the new chairman and the chief executive will continue the work of preparing against emergencies in perfect harmony.
 As chairman of the military commit tee, MT. Dent will give Alabama a prominence in current legislative af- fairs second only to that possessed by the state when Senator Underwood was chairman of the ways and means com mittee and leader of the House. and Judge Henry D. Clayton was chairman of the Judiciary committee. Another important House chairmanship held by an Alabamian Is that of the immigra- ton committee. or WnlcH hepTeStHtd- tive Burnett Is the head.
 Declaring that the battle-ground be- tween republicans and democrats the coming fall would be in Indiana, Sem ators Kern and Taggart and Repre- sentative Adair. democratic nominee for governor of that state. called on Representative 1Ieflin of Alabama to- day and urged that he speak for 10 days in Indiana in october.
 While the democratic executive com mittee has demanded practically all of MT. Heflin's time. the Alabamian was so impressed with the representa- tion of the Indianaians that he agreed to act in accordance with their re- quest.
 "As a doubtful estate always" said MT. Heflin. land as the native state of both the nominees for the vice presi- dency. there is no doubt but that the greatest efforts of both parties will be centered in Indiana. I am glad to be of service and hope that I may aid in retaining Indiana in the democratic column"
 DEMOPOLIS ASKS AID
 that sufferers from the recent storms
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
The Alabama Delegation in Washington Is Working
 Hard for Selection
PROMOTION FOR DENT
 WHEN HAY RESIGNS
Will Succeed Hay as Chairman of House Committee on Military Af- fairs-Heflin Wanted in
 Indiana Campaign
By HIGH. W. ROREfsTs.

Washington, July 15.-(Special. )--The Alabama delegation will begin spirited efforts early next week to gain for Bir- mingham one of the rural credit banks to be established by the government un- der the authority of the recently en- acted rural credits bill
 President Wilson has notified the delegation that he will sign the bill
 Monday. 1ele appointment of the board is expected to follow immediately. The southern member. it is indicated, will
 be S. J. H. Won Engelken of East Pa latka, Fla. It Is not known what his attitude will be, but the Alabama dele gation expects little opposition to their efforts to land the southern bank for Birmingham
 There will be 12 of these banks said Senator Underwood this afternoon, and one of them will be located in the heart of the south. There is admittedly every reason why Birmingham, as the center of the agricultural belt. should be favored. We will make a desperate effort. and we should win" It Is understood that Birmingham will have the assistance of Georgians,
 as Atlanta. possessing a federal reserve bank is not an applicant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

DEMOPOLIS ASKS AID The report of three local engineers that sufferers from the recent storms
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