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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
REPORT ON ORGANIZATION

| The report of the committee on perma- nent organization with Lucen Brown as chairman, and which was unanimously adopted, Was Resolved, That the Birmingham Home Guard change the name to the Jefferson Rifle club, and affiliate with the club | already organized by that name. That the new members of the Rifle fclub be organized as two divisions: "The active division and the reserve division
 "The active division to be such mem- mers under 45 years of age, and over | such age as would be called for actual service by conscription bill now pending. "The reseve division to be composed of men over 45 and such members as we may have now who would not be subject to the call under the conscriptfon bill For the information of our members the present officers of the Jefferson Rifle club are:
 Major Robert V. Mabry, presiden,.
 or. K. Lee, vice president. "A. F. deFuniak, secretary and treas urer.
 'Malvin F. Jones, executive officer. These officers, of course, would be in charge.
 This committee nominates as an ex- ecutive committee to have active charge of the districts of the city, and the ap- pointment of leaders for the various dis tricts:
 Mai. Robert V. Mabry, president of the Rifle club, ex officio chairman; Hon. George B. Ward Col. T. o. Smith, George Watkins, Jack Riddle, D. B. Dimick, F. NJ. Joy Mai Lucen c. Brown This committee recommends that the city and county districts be the voting precincts as now provided by law; the executive committee to select leader in each of these precincts, and possibly more than one in 21 and 37, the largest city beats These precinct leaders to select leaders under them for each voting district within said precinct. Very re- spectfully,
 ID B. DIMICK,
 "A. F. DEFUNIAK,
 'C. l.. LEDBETTER,
 BEN A. REYNOLDS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
Additional Guard Units
 Are Called to the COlOrs

Washington. April 12.-Secretary Baker late today ordered into the federal serv- ice. additional National Guard forces for purposes of police protection. The or ganizations include: First Tennessee in- fantry First South Carolina infantry. First separate battalion Florida infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
TWENTY-DAY RESPITE

Attorneys for the owners of the liquor have 20 days in which to file applica- tions for rehearings and if the appli-
 cations are denied by the supreme court Sheriff Lindsey of Russell county will be instructed immediately to destroy the liquors, which are now stored in a ware
 house at Girard In recent weeks sev- ersl thefts of liquors have been reported
 from the state warehouse. When the claimants appealed to the supreme court 1t was openly charged that they had no hope of defeating the state prohibition laws but only sought delay in the hope
 that another legislature would as as
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sembled and would return their holdings n

sembIed ana WOuId retuTH tHelr HOIuIHSS to them.
 w. B. Bowling, solicitor of the Fifth judicial circuit. who represented the state in the trial of eases in the Russell cir cult court during the past two weeks reported to William l.. Martin, attorney general, Thursday that seven persons whose liquors were seized in the Girard raids were convicted of violating the pro- hibition laws and fined $250 and given a six months suspended sentence on each count in the indictment. Each indictment contained four or more counts, which means about 5000 from each defendant. If any person upon whom the sentence was imposed is convicted of violating the prohibition laws again, he may be given the suspended sentence without further delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
S3O0,OOO WORTH
 OF LIQUOR WILL GO INTO RIVER
(Continued from Page One)

ported the Russell county circuit court. The Theatrical club contended that the liquor seized at its place was being held pending it's movement to Florida, but the supreme court held that it was not an interstate shipment and was ameana- ble in all instances to the prohibition laws of Alabama.
 Associate Justice Somerville wrote the opinions in all cases. Extended opinions were rendered in the cases of Edmunds and the Theatrical club, while all others were affirmed on the opinion of the Edmunds case with the exception of minor points which were brought into the other opinions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
SUBMARINE OFF CUBA Is REPORTED

Havana April Accordng told by arriving this submarine miles the until the remained visible national ity
  declared the of sighting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
BELL EXPRESSES FEAR "FOR"
 ALIEN RA THEIR THAN "FROM'' HIM HomeG

"We are much more afraid that the
 American citizen will become wild and
 take the life of foreign man in mob
 than you aliens among us will do harm
 to us. We want to come out of this war
 with honor, and without having harmed l a hair on the head of an honest foreign l born citizen"
 | Robert N. Bell. district attorney in a short and practical statement, expressed
 the desire of the United States to pre- tect the foreign born man in America, and at the same time to protect America from any frenzied alien, to several thou sand people at the second patriotic meet ing to be held in Birmingham this week at Capitol park last night. Speaking of the negro question, MT. Bell declared that he did not believe anyone could haul a negro out of this country into Germany or Mexico with a mule and grass rope.' Since war was declared,'' he said, T have inquired at the local hardware stores where firearms are sold, and only one negro has even inquired about buying a gun. Thousands of guns have been sold to white people,
 Mir. Bells speech was one of the fea- lures of one of the most enthusia stic meetings held in Birmingham in years, and at which the organization of the Jef- ferson Rifle club, changed from the Home Guards was perfected.
 Maj Robert V. Mabry, with other act ing officers of the Rifle club, are in charge, following unanimous election last night. Other officers are: T. K. Lee, vice president; A. F. deFuniak, secretary and frao 1rrio 1ffi cer.
 The meeting, which was enthusia sti- oally attended, was presided over by Borden Burr, in the absence of Col. T. O. Smith, who was ill Patriotic speeches were made by Frank Domnick, R. A. Brown, Capt. E. J. McCrossin, District Attorney Robert N. Bell and Borden Burr.
 SECOND REGIMENT BAND
 The band of the Second regiment, en- camped at the fairgrounds, played dur inf the evening, and the meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Frank Willis Barnett.
 Following the meeting, numbers of ap- plications for membership in the organi- zation were signed as they were passed among the crowd The membership now totals about 1900, according to Lieut.. Her bert Baum, in charge of the recruiting department.
 "The time for argument has passed" said Frank Dominick the first speaker called upon by MT. Burr. Tt is not a question of whether we ought to be at war, but state of war actually exists. And I believe we are rightfully in the war And I believe that God will show us that this war is for the good of hu- manity. Should no other beneficial re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Jefferson

In the presentation of oscar Wilde's noted comedy, The Importance of Be- ing Earnest" the Blackfrars of the University of Alabama surpassed any of their previous efforts and delighted a somewhat small but highly apprecia- tive audience at the Jefferson theatre last night. The play is replete with clever lines and delightful comedy situations and calls for more than ordinary ability in putting them over" This was done admirably last night by chosen cast and the presen- tation reflected much credit on the organization and their coach, F. Hud- son Strode.
 First honors fell to Chappell Cory, who. as "Algernon Moncrieff," made the hit of the bill. He trod the boards with the ease and assurance of the professional and was decidedly clever In hls part. Miss Hattie Blalock made a perfectly charming "Cecily Cardew" and Miss Berly Rogers as Hon. Gwen dolyn Fairfax" fitted the part ad- mirably. Miss Anna Boulet was pleas ing as Lady Bracknell" and as Miss Prism,' Miss Irene Waldhorst showed much ability,
 Herbert Shulman as Rev Canon Chas- uole, rose to the requirements Of the part and George Frey and George O'NeaI made the most of the minor parts given them. The portrayal of John Worth ing, J. P.,' by MT. Strode was very fine and showed throughout the fin ished actor. All in all, the performance was excellent and added to the laurels already earned by this noted organiza- ton, and deserved much better house.
 At The Lyric
 Many tabloid musical comedies have. been presented in Birmingham. but Vanity Fair" the feature attraction on the new bill at the Lyric, is one of the best offerings of this kind seen in Birmingham recently. Jack Trainor and Olga DeBaugh are talented prin cipals.
 Mr. Trainor plays the part of Henry Cattermole, president of the Hush Manufacturing company. As a come dian he ranks with the best in musical comedy. Olga DeBaugh has a good voice and she also possesses a pleasine personality. While these two are the leading figures in Vanity Fair" there is large supporting company.
 Esther Walker sings some catchy songs and proved a favorite with the audience. Her work deserves special mention. "A Little Bug is Going to Get You, sung by Mr. Trainor, was one of the song hits.
 vanity Fair" has lavish costumes and beautifully scenery. It is presented in seven scenes and the specialties in- troduced are very attractive. Two packed houses enjoyed this number last night.
 The bill is opened by the Xxi tero Brothers. trio of Japs, in balanc- Ing and acrobatic work. They perform some wonderful feats. Al Tucker, with his comedy violin, made hit
 The Pathe pictures are timely and interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

 Washington, April 12.-Alabama: Show CTS and cooler Friday; Saturday probably fair.
 Georgia: Local showers and thunder storms and cooler Friday; overcast Sat urday.
 Mississlppi: Overcast and cooler Friday; Saturday fair.
 Tennessee: Showers and cooler Friday; Saturday fair.
 Local Data For the 24 hours ending at z p. n., Aplst 12 1917:
 Highest temperature .................... 7S Lowest temperature .................... 5S Mean temperature -...................... GS Normal temperature ................... 62 Excess in temperature since Jan. .. S6 Rainfall ........................ 10 Total rainfall since Jan. 1 .............2S.Sl Excess since January 1 ...............1.57 Relative humidity a. m. ............. 70 p. m ......................... 4f p. III. ............................ oo
  Paris has the largest steam turbine electric plant in Europe, street railway power station producing 12O,0OO horse power.
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working harder during the past 10 days than have during the past 10 years, ' ne said. And I want you people to help me. Ii you hear some man threaten the united States or the President, or cuss- ing Old Glory, let me know about 1t, ana I'll stop that And if at the time !, can't get an officer I'll call on the home guards, and I'll expect not only them, but every d--n Yankee and rebel to come forward and protect the flag.
 The policy of the United States is to protect its citizens, and to care for the alien, but they must attend to their own business and keep their mouths shut. If you'll keep your mouths shut, this is our fight. But just sure as You do not, you shall be comnelled to do So.,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13

The prayer services being held at the
 First Baptist church this week are be- ing well attended The services are being held preparatory to the revival, which will begin. starting next Sun
 day evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-13

The Woman's Missionary society ot the Enslev Highland Presbyterian
 church will give a silver tea at the
 home of Mrs. c. c. Burke. 1921 Twenty sixth street. Monday afternoon. All
 women of the congregation and ths community have been invited to at |tend
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,By REX BEACH =

too. failed to find steady employment,
though he managed. by the sale of an
occasional column. to keep them both
from actual suffering.
His cough, meanwhile. grew worse day
by day. for the spring was late and raw.
AS a result his spirits rose. and he be.
came the best Of all possible good COM
panions. Johnnie. who was becoming
constantly more fond Of him. felt his
anxiety increase in proportion to this
improvement in mood; 1t seemed to him
that Branch was on the very verge Of
collapse.
Ready at Last
At last there camesa message which
Brought them great Joy. Enriquez di.
rected them to be in readiness to leave
Jersey City at Z o'clock the following
morning. Neither man slept much that
night.
As they waited in the huge. barnlike
station,y Enrlquez appeared with Norine
Evans upon his arm. The girls color
~ high: she wae tror r|I1lope With eycite-
49, ene ~ n
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the first time, emitted low whistle of
surprise.
GLORY be- That goddess he cried.
And called her a poor old souf!"
Leslie Branch Delighted
When Norine took his bony, bloodless
hand In her warm grasp and flashed him
her frank. friendly smile. he capitulated
instantly. In hyperbolical terms he
strove to voice his pleasure at tho meet.
ing: but he lost the thread OF his thought
and fioundered so hopelessly among his
words that Norine said laughingly:
Now, Mr. Branch. bold buccaneers
don't make pretty speeches. Hitch up
your belt and say. Hello. Norine!' III
call you Leslie"
Don't call me Leslie" he begged.
Call me often"
Then he beamed upon the others. as II
this medieval pun were both startling
and original. II was plain that -
wholly and inensly approved q 2R
N4VN - a 81. x II a 4, (. ~ \,
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which girl rarthcnia carly day by
10! Throwing the
wckednc Of other people leads complications Her father
Joseph Whitaker onc-atory house, poor,
region opewc Furnace the line between Berks
and Chester Counties that the family could be quite
which they lived five feet eight inches height full
booded with thick curly hair which he lost and thin chin
whkers but no beard lie sometimes described lle.
big man and measured ou inches around the chest without
clothing.
His will power there few who
could withstand pretty
much everybody else who within his influence he did
want the to plant hohos in the garden he pulled them
and threw younger days kicked
clerk the ccc and stairs when seventyvc
years Of he applied whip young fellows from the
canal who exposed women
his the head who ampled his wheat
and mpertinen about lie careful but provided
sary things bountifuly proud uggedy honest
Through the vcssude of long the iron business
contract Of his broken and protest
to play checkers the principles of which he never under
stood, but his opponent stay up night lose
He learned SWIM Having only such school training
as came from few nights spnt at night school he could measure
the hay barn and keep of books Beginning life in
poverty charcoal burner and woodhopp about iron fur
and maker nails by hand small shop
of Fourth and Old York road Philadelphia he reached
the position of of the principal iron propeos of Pnns
vana Maryland and Virginia. took of family of chill
dren and dying 1870 left of $520O0O Generous
the extent his perception of the needs of those dependent him.
he bought each of his children ticket hear Jenny Lind but
had dread lest of his children grandchildren might drop
back into the situation from which he had emerged Once when
as child his house Mont Clare opposite Phoenixvle
he called him he lay sofa and sad Sam there
little boy alone at hotel and when he went to the dinner
the please sir, you give
little salt?
"Thc surprise inquired: What do you want with
salt? thought if had maybe somebody would give
me egg put on" With he continued
have watch fob in jacket When
go home your make fob jacket maybe
some other somebody watch" Even in
childhood always wanted think the problems for myself
suggestion fooishness and did
the mother. The reasoning
enough unfortunately often happens serious
affairs of the facts unascertaned However the watch
and later he advanced the which enabled read
shawl Probably he would have lived the
age brother, James, which but late in life
the third story house down unfinished Stairway
accident doubt shortened his life
eghysecond day he in Philadelphia attending
business in the evening" his wont,
lay a sofa newspaper The slipped from
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now, one Major Ramos, a square-jawsd.
forceful CueAs who. 1t seemed. was to
be in command OF the expedition.
my duties end here" Enriquez ex-
planned. major Ramos will take charge
Of you, and you must do exactly as he
directs. Ask no questions. for he. won't
answer them. D9 you think you can
follow instructions?' "a
Certainly not. I shs'n't even, try"
Norine told him. I'm fairly bursting
with curiosity at this moment"
Secrecy ss.
Remember. Ramos. not q word"
"I promise" smiled the major. 81
"Good.by and good luck" Inriqu6v'
shook hands all around. then 10 bouQx
aud kissed Miss Evans's hngerA = ~
pray thai YOU escape - .donGofs rone
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Copyright, 1917. Harper 4 Bros.
CHAPTER XIV Continued

REILLY arose early the next morning
and hurried down to the Office OF the
'uhta. hoping that he could convince
sir' Enriquez of the folly OF allowing
"or'ne Evans to have her way. BY the
Asnt OF day Miss Evsns's project seemed
more harebrained than ever. and he sus.
pected that Enriquez had acquiesced in
only because of q natural inability to
'e'use anything to a pretty woman-that
was typically Cuban. But his respect
TOR Miss Evans's energy and initiative
ssepened when. on arriving at Sc New
street. he discovered that she Had fore
.shed him and was even then closeted
~ the man he had come to see. John
eited uneasily; he was dismayed
- GIRL nnally appeared, with En-
~ mn nes vas
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CHAPTER I Continued

a GRANDMOTHER through her mother Mary Lane had he,
w part great pedigree The Lane occurs in Rattle
Ibey Edward Lane to whom William frequently refers in
s friendship and to whom he ntrued correspondence to
10 broug the Atlantic, of William Lane of Bristol Eng
land lived the Pcrkomen, where tbosand v
Kindred of land and where he founded St Jamss Epscop
Church lie married Ann daughter of Richardson member
Assembly, provincial councillor Judge PHILADELPHIA Court m
Cannon and the frs Alderman of CITY, Next t Samue,
Carpenter he the richest there the land
m The side of Market Second street to the river
George Keith said he ascivious but a very bitter
PARTISAN with long tongue He had only Joseph,
also went the Perkomen where thousand acres
junction of that creek and the Schuyl
Indian of Oethgo There another ntermarriage
Sarah Richardson the granddaughter Joseph Edward
Lane who had fought under addock the Edward
The Friends Meeting records of Gwynedd that another
wife statement hnting at ongorRocn scandal canno;
now be probed Mary Lane their daughter When Josepn
Richardson married Elizabeth the daugc in 1896
there elaborate temen recorded in Philadelphia which
lands in money them by fathers John
Bn land in Ganorganshire. inherited
Jestyn of Gwyrgan in the eleventh century displayed
showing descent from the families
France the earliest assertion of such right
Philadelphia he member of Assembly Judge the
Court Of Common Pleas contemporary biography he
swell descended from the ancient Britcns His wife, Barbara
Aubrey from Reginald Aubrey the Norman
Wales and nearly related the William Aubrey
Leta, daughter of William Penn Elizabeth
could her descent from Edward ILL., u of Gaunt Warwick
the King Maker the Fair Maid OF Kent the loss garter
the establishment of The ancient order and many
The blood of Mary consequently Eng
h and Welsh have ndanct recollection of her The
short-vcd stock but reached age eighty
She long suffered from rheumatism which twisted
but she retained her skill needlework made silk
pncnshions have two of them and her long knit garter
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Governor Pennypacker's Parents

My father Isaac Anderson Pnnypacker born July 49, 1872
the Pickering Az youth he worked the
mill He went country school and learned arithmetic
cube algebra trgonometry surveying
he Bomar's Academy, West Chester and there
acquired Knowledge of French and Latin Later he studied
medicine in the Office of his the
University Of from which he graduated in 1888
writing u thesis Sleep" lie height,
weighed 20 pounds and unusually impressive both feature
and figure daughter of Doctor Dor Christ Church.
Philadelphia told that of the Wether told her that
once visit to the Weherl the Perkiomon she him
come down the and inquired Wo that handsome young
doctor be-? When this story had lasted sixty
Everybody liked him The boy babies after
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about woman's requirements. she led him
uptown. And she kept him at her side
all that morning while she made her
purchases: then when she had loaded him
down with parcels she invited him to
take her to lunch. The girl was SO
keenly alive and so delighted with the
prospect Of adventure that Johnnie could
not long remain displeased with her.
She had an irresistible way about her.
and he soon found himself sharing her
good spirits. She had a healthy appetite,
too; when o'Reiily set out for his lods-
ings after escorting her home he walked
in order to save carfare. CLANS. con.
somme, chicken salad, French pastry
and other extravagances had reduced his
capital to zero.
Waiting
The days of idle waiting that followed
were trying, even to one Of o'Reiily's
philosophic habit Of mind, He could learn
nothins about tht 1unta's plans, and,
n Z ~ VI e I, sssssts'asy, Z! -
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sight of o'Reilly. 1--WE speeded them
up"
You're an early riser" The latter re-
marked. II hardly expected"
Enriquez broke In. Such enthusiasm!
Such ardor! She whirls person on his
feet"
O'Reilly Protests
"It seems that the Junta lacks money
for another expedition, so I've made up
the deficit. Wen be of In a week.
Really? Then you're actua.iy--go-
ing?'
"Of course"
"It was like a gift from heaven" En-
riouez cried. ''our last embarrassment Is
removed, and"
But Johnnie interrupted him. You're
crazy, both of you," he declared, irritaoiy.
Cuba Is no place for an American siri.
I'm not thinking so much about the dan'
ser u capture on. the way down e tns
& - o11&r nho Getg there enq ~
II -< <1I-x1 ~. = <<ro1rm >nuonn ~
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r END X y

The elder man lifted his head Every
Cuban will know who Miss Evans is' ana
what she has done for our cause iou
do not seem to have a high regard ior
our chivalry. sir"
THERE Norine was triumphant.
There is bound to be some danger OF
course" .Enriquez continued, Tor the
coast is well patrolled. but once the ex-
pedition is landed. Miss Evans VIII DO
among friends. She will be as safe IN
our camps as IL she were In her own
home"
Miss Evans Victorious
Don't be hateful and argumentative
or I'll begin to think you're born chape.
ron." Miss Evans exclaimed. come!
Make up your mind to endure He. Ana
now you're going to help me ouy my
tropical OUTFIT"
With a smile and nod at Enriquez
she took o'Reilly's arm and bore him
s II rvits \ psnssstrsek psess!1l :.