The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
ARE MADE AMONG VOLUNTEERS New Officers and New BIosd In
 Military Companies COLONEL BRlCkEN IN CITY Expects To See Number of Important Changes In State Militia When
 the Dick Bill Is Put
 Into Force.
COLONEL BRlCKEN IN CITY

The first move towards theAreorganiza. tion of military in Birmingham was made last night, when the officers of the Jeff ferson Volunteers, rendering their resig- nations, were succeeded by entirely new blood.
 Under the Dick bill, as is generally known, each infantry company must have 5S enlisted men and three officers by Jan uary 1. That the provisions of the Dick bill would be carried out to the letter has already been transmitted down the line from headquarters. Prior to last night, the Jefferson Volunteers had fast deteriorated, and there remined noth- ing but disbandment or a complete re- organization.
 The members of the company chose to reorganize Capt. J. Hugh Miller, First Lieut.. John Worrell, and Second Lieut.. Charles Rice, having rendered their resig- nations, new officers were elected None of the officers elected last night has seen service in local military. Frank w. Lathrop was elected captain NJ. R. Hubbard Smith was chosen first lieutan- ant, and Isaac w. Tull, second lieutenant. Captain Lathrop had two years experi- ence at Bingham college, and First Lieu tenant Smith served four years at the same military school. Second Lieutenant Hull learned military at West Point, at which institutions he served two years.
 The reorganization was under the di- rection of Lieut. Col. Hughes B. Ken nedy of the Third regiment, Alabama Ma tional guard. In addition to the officers elected, F new members were enrolled. New life and new blood were infused, and the members were wrought up to a pitch of great enthusiasm. Colonel Ken nedy announced that the prospects were excellent for the Jefferson Volunteers be- coming one of the best companies of the state. Colonel Kennedy was especially pleased with the new officers elected. The members have pledged themselves to work for new members that by January l, the company will come up to e1e require ments of the Dick bill.
 It is indicated that there will be much doing in the state militia this month. Reorganization in several companies is deemed necessary, and rumors of muster ing out others are heard.
 Colonel Bricken On Changes.
 Col c. R. Bricken of the Second reg iment Alabama National guard, who is in Birmingham, registered at the Morris from Montgomery, expects considerable change in the state guard between this date and January, when the Dick bill goes into effect.
 Colonel Bricken would not be surprised if there were not several companies in the state mustered out on account of in ability to come up to the provision of the Dick bill. The colonel stated that in ad- dtion to each infantry company having 5S men, the men would be compelled to pass physical and mental examinations.
 Under the Dick bill, as was explained. the companies of the state will have to take on more of the nature of the regu- lar army and less of the social idea. There will be more organization, and bet ter regulation. The discipline will be stricter.
 Colonel BrickeR is in Birmingham on professional business, and will remain here throughout the day. He is one Of the best known military men in the state, and one of the most popular with the enlisted men.