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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26

a naval recruiting office is not available, application can be made for enlistment through the postmasters.
 "I am certain that the men of Bir- ningham and the districr will rally to tie call of their country" said Mir. Bone, the local recruiting officer for tfe navy last night. I've have received an average of one man day who was accented by the government but an- ticirate a big increase now Many men have told me that if it became neues- sary they would join but until there was s real need saey preferred to re- main in civil pursuits. The urgent na- ture Of the call which has come from the navy department indicates that the need has now arrived
 There are no more patriottc men in the country than those here and Birmingham will probably resnond nobly in this situation. The navy now offers some splendid attractions to men that did not exist in the past Congress las provided that 100 enlisted men each year should be selected by exami- nation for appointment 10 the naval academy af Annapolis. Ths pay in the navy is good and men wno are expsri- enced in special lines such as eIectri cians. machinsts and me1 of any trade all get splendid wages. Really. I think there would be a much greater fnter- est in enlistment if the men of tha country really knew the fuil facts. we VIII be very glad to have men call ana let us explain the situation to them '"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
.HEFL|NREQUESTS INDEPENDENTS ID VOTE FOR CLARK Alabama Congressman Says He Expects No Delay In
 House Organization SHOULD BE NO DELAY
 DURING THIS CRISIS While in Birmingham Yesterday He Expresses Implicit Confidence In
 Ability of the President to
 Handle Situation

When Congress convenes for the im- mediate session to consider grave inter- national matters" there will be no delay, due to squabble over the organization of the House, if the appeal that Thomas l J. Heflin, congressman from the Fifth Alabama district, has made to the five independents is effective. With these five members--London of New York. Ram dell of California, Martin of Louisiana. Schaal of Minnesota and Kelly of Penn sylvania-wil remain the question of whether Champ Clark is continued in the speakership or whether a republican suc- e eds him.
 Representative Heflin state while in Birmingham last night he had suggested to these independents that they support Speaker Clark that there might be no delay in this great crisis. And. accord ing to the representative from the Fifth Alabama, it is believed that they will respond to his appeal
 Tt seems that the democrats and the republicans are evenly matched in num- bers, and the organization of the House will depend upon the votes of the five independents, said Mir. Heflin. 'In this crisis, there should be no delay when such important matters are pending for con- sideration.
 T have suggested to the five indepen- dents that they side with the democrats in the rnetter of organization, laying aside all their desires for personal gain, that national defense measures may be considered As is known, all appropria- tion bills must originate with the House, and the Senate will be idle until the House is organized.
 The statement made by Speaker Clark that the democrats would reorganize the House in less than two hours, with the information that I have. leads me to be- lieve that the independents will act in the interests oe patriotism and expediency.'
 MT. Heflin was unwilling to commit himself in regard to the measures Con- gress would pass.
 fF~ am all administration democrat, he continued, land President Wilson may count on my support to the fullest ex- tent. I believe that the House will do anything that he asks of it, for President Wilson is the most level-headed and broad-gauged man we have had in the White House for lo these many years.
 He has borne patiently every outrage of Germany, but the time has come when he must act. Although enjoy the con- fidence of the President, I do not know whether he will ask for declaration of war or whether he will recommend to Congress to declare that state of war exists. But whatever he asks I am sure will be the wisest step.''
 MT. Hefiin stated that he would dave Alabama for Washington about four days prior to the time President Wilson has designated for the extra session to com mepce,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
Special Appeal Made For Local Old Folks and Or
 phan's Institution
SACRIFICES MADE
 BY RACE MEMBERS
Now Need Help From Their White Friends to Prevent the Work From Being Seriously
 Crippled

Steps have been taken looking to rais- ing s1ooo for the immediate relief of the Alabama Old Folks and Orphans Home, the only institution in Birmingham for the relief of colored people conducted by the negroes themselves. The follow ing statement has been issued by Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs. C. P. Orr, Mrs. E. ". Barrett and the Rev. Dwight s.. Bayley:
 we, the undersigned, wish to call to the attention of the good people of Bir- mirgham, the situation of the Alabama Old Folks and Orphans Home, which is the only institution run for the care of the destitute and helpless of the ne- groes, by the negroes themselves. It has had a remarkable history, and while few Of us contribute small sums from time to time, the burden has been borne by the colored women.
 Tt has been no easy matter for them to pay off an indebtedness of $S5oo and provide for the maintenance of the home. They have made great sacrifices to ac- complish this. Six hundred dollars only remains to be paid on the mortgage, but tuS uOiUc IS III oCSRcIdtS hCCu OI d new roof. The carrying Of this property and providing for the payments which came due dt ring our late season of stress, and the failure of the Penny Savings bank have put these good women in place where they must have help from their white friends, or be so seriously crippled that the work will suffer almost to the niyf ofi of managers said that if their white friends would help them, as I have out lined, they would provide for the main tenance of the home and pay current debts. 1 iisi A This promise they have already made good, and have collected sufficient money amongst themselves for this purpose.
 This is the first public appeal that has been made to the white citizens of Bir- mingham as body by this worthy char ity. We hope that this will not be made in vain. The suffering of little children and old people among the colored people is much greater than any of us like to believe. Let us take this opportunity of assuring the good and charitable of them that we sympathize with their efforts to improve conditions among their people, and that we are in the truest sense their friends One thousand dollars will put then. in condition, not only to continue their work, but to enlarge it, and come every year nearer to relieving the suffer ing of the helpless. We will receive and receipt for subscriptions, or if more con- venient, subscriptions can be sent to The Age-Herald office.
 MRS. JOSEPH M'LESTER,
 Mountain Terrace.
 MRS c. F. ORR,
 '2704 Highland Avenue.
 MRS. P. w. BARRETT,
 .3603 Cliff Road
 REV. DWIGHT S. BAYLEE,
 '1l12 South Fifteenth Street."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
Deputy Commissioner of Naturalization To
 Make Address Here
Plan For Meeting Next Saturday Huddleston Unable to Accept
 Invitation

Deputy Commissioner of Naturaliza- ton Robert F. Christ. will attend tho meeting to be held at the federal build ing here next Saturday in the interest of the movement for the education Of foreign born people of the district and to enable them to qualify for citizen- ship in this country.
 Mir. Christ is just returning from a trip to Porto Rico where he has been in the interest of the naturalization work and it is expected that his ad- dress will feature the meeting here Saturday.
 Prof. E. F. Smith. who is in charge of arrangements for the meeting, is in receipt of letter from Representa- tive George Huddleston in which he ex- presses regret that he cannot accept the invitation to be present, but that on account of the extra session of Con : gress he will be on his way to Wash ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26

ny nEbbh
 President of the United States, states man, diplomat, jurist, lawyer That is the way William Howard Tart will be listed in Who's Who" But, if the for mer chief executive is always as jovial and as witty as he proved to be in his two speeches in Birmingham, the sig nificant addition "humorist" would not be amiss.
 For the portly champion of war and peace, with his convulsive little chuckls was interrupted often by a round of ap- plause or a genuine session of mirth when he told joke, or referred rather lightly to his political past.
 MT. Taft is indeed modest man, if his personal references may be taken as an indicator of his sentiment. At the out set of his speech at the Tutwiler, MT. Taft chuckled that he was merely an "it- inerant philosopher, of which William Jen- nings Bryan, Vice President Marshall. Champ Clark and MT. Roosevelt were the chief opponents and leaders" When he pronounced the full name of the former champion of democracy, he seemed particularly amused.
 Politically, MT. Taft avowed by infer ence that he could repeat with convic- tion "Le Roi est mort" Inasmuch as the advice of Jefferson that the United States should steer clear of entangling alliances and the counsel of Washington that America should preserve her Isolation were somewhat at variance with the plans of the league to enforce peace, the speaker laboriously showed why the ad- vice of these dead tesmen should be disregarded.
 IN DICTIONARY SENSE
 "No one cherishes a higher regard for Washington and Jefferson than do l., said MT. Taft. "In vindicating these dead statesmen, I must admit that I have a peculiar sympathy for them" At on, time he had occasion to use the tern progressive" Hastily he added, T mear this in the dictionary sense, not in the political. For I meant enlightened. Memories of that campaign when the ann bling G. o. P. elephant finished 8 bad third led him to confess, Tn one cam paign I was a candidate and successful. In the other, I was nothing more than an interested spectator
 That the average American boy needed to be subordinated, he professed to be fully convinced. My brother runs a pre- paratory school,' he explained. Not very long ago he received letter from a fond mother, which read about as fol lows:
 Dear MT Taft: We are sending you our Willie. He is noble boy. He does not know anything, but he
 has bright mind. The distractions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26


 When the above picture was turned in to the engraving department, il caused much comment and Walter Blackman. Jr., unburdened himself a. foKows
 What are you going to do with IL And where are you taking it to, ts it genuine. sure enough man, Or is it made of putty or glue?
 Did it jump out of a dime museum, Or out of wild west show?
 Whoever the deuce let the thing
 loose.
 Really. I'd like to know"
 Of course Walter should be excused for the sentiment expressed, even il one cannot overlook the '.po-tr foI i. was really a puzzle to identify the picture. However. it is 'sure enough of a sure enough man and one of the best fellows in the worlc at that. We don't mind saying that his first name is Ed and that he Is one of tho live wires of old 79. Whai makes the above picture more remark able Is the fact that ordinarily E6 is as dignified as bishop and of quiet demeanor, but when it came to lend. ing a hand to make the minstrel en. tertainment a success Ed threw digni- ty aside as the above picture will show and rolled up his sleeves. so to speak and volunteered his services in any capacity the directors of the show might suggest.
 Tom Moxley gave him a free hand so Ed will give . monologue for his subject, ''The High Cost of Living on which he Is an authority and it i. said it will be one of the big hits of the Greater Elks' minstrel enter. tainment to be given next Thursday and Friday nights at the Jefferson theatre. Look out for the big pee-rads Thursday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
WARD WILL ARRANGE
 PLANS FOR MEETING

George B. Ward will arrange the plans for mass meeting for Birmingham early this week.
 As announced in The Age Herald Sun day, the president of the city commits sion is in favor of universal military service and has issued . call for mass meeting next Saturday night when the system will be discussed. While Bir- mingham is debating the issue. 1t will be discussed all over the United States.
 Tho telegram from s. H. GroAs, prssi- dent of the Universal Military Service league. asked if he would follow the lead of 10 other mayors in calling a mass meeting. Not to be outdonA, Mir Ward responded with single word, but 1t was .yes."
 The matter of who will present the issue and how Birmingham will signify its will Is to be worked out later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26

A.
 O. home life have prevented from mak
 ing use of his brilliant mind. Please
 do not be impatient with him, but be
 kind to him and do not punish him.
 We never do, except in self-defense.'
 That is just about how much discipline
 our children have"
 THE MEXICAN NUISANCE
 In discussing the Mexican situation, the former chief executive was particularly amused with the proposal of Herr Zirn- merman to give the Mexicans Texas in return for their support against the United States.
 Mexico" he said, lis an international nuisance. You will recall that Mir. Zin- merman suggested to Mexico that it's back fence be moved further north so as to include the state of Texas and a little more ground. The trouble with MT. Zim- merrnan is that he has no sense of humor. Texas is a good state to visit if you have a month or so to spare. You know, those big Texans have a battle cry in com |memoration of little revolution of their 1 own, Remember the Alamo Can you picture the paralysis that would grip the vocal chords of those big fellows when they would be forced to cry Remember the Alamo in German"
 He admitted that he saw no reason why the southern people should not sup port the plans that the country should follow CT don't see why you shouldn't support this issue.'' the speaker added with chuckle. You must admit that your section is in control. For down here it seems that the people have a sort of Hibernian mixture They seem to feel like the Irishman that Its better to be quarreling than lonely Some people arc l like the man who found two men fighting and stopped them to inquire whether 1t was a private fight. or whether anybody could join in."
 THEY MAY RECOVER During the course of his address he
 mentioned the fact that California. Washington and Oregon were confronted with & need for protection. sI suppose
 that we should try to protect those west ern states. even if they did depart from
 the faith in the past elecion," he said. 1 This inference to the manner in which 1 the west had turned tho tide in favor of
 democracy caused the audience to laugh from his good natured reference. When | & Hull came, MT. Taft added. But they 1 can recover from this disease" and con- | tinued.
 | In regard to the instability of Cuba he | avowed: They never have an election in Cuba that I don't have the goosef1esh.' | Mir. Taft admits that he does not know
 many things. In fact, he is not certain
 when the war will end. In response to a When do you think the war will end he replied to an Age-Herald reporter that he knew. But I don't want you to get a scoop over your other competitors he added with a sly little laugh. | But really, Mir Taft says you are never l so big that you must take yourself seri- ously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
Guarding Bridges

Baltimore, March 25.-Adjutant General Warfield of Maryland today ordered third company of the First Maryland regiment to the Pennsylvania and Balti- more and Ohio brigades at the susque- hama river A recruiting campaign for 1000 more guardsmen will begin tomorrow to swell the ranks of the Maryland regi- n;entS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
Lansing Returns

New York, March 5.-Secretary of State and Mrs. Lansing, who came 10 New York Saturday, returned to Wash ington late today. The secretary said be- fore his departure that he had come to this city on private business, and to keep a dinner engagement with Col. E. M. House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Jefferson: John Drew in Major Pen dennis" Night performance at 8:15 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee 8 o'clock. Night performance at 7:30 and o'clock.
 Majestic: Verne Pheps and his "Joliy Jolliers," in musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
At the Photoplay Houses

Rialto: Mary Miles Minter in "The Innocence of Lezette."
 Trianon Hollbrook Blinn in "The Empress
 Strand: Sessue Hayakawa in "The Bottle Imp"
 Alcazar: 'Tdle Wives"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
John Ruskin,s Pictures

Dr. John w. Ruskin. we'll known arctic explorer and naturalist, who was in Bir- mingham last season, has just returned from the arctic regions. It will be re- membered by the many friends of Dr. Ruskin that he stated when he was in Birmingham that he intended to make . trip in early summer to try and help To- cate one of his chums and schoolmates, Dr. Tanquarry of the University of Illi- nois.
 Dr. Ruskin has just communicated with the Jefferson theatre that he will be in Birmingham with his new and wonderful motion pictures which he secured on his recent trip to the arctic regions. He says in part:
 While I regret that our party, consist ing of Dr. Frank P. Thompson, Dr. Ed win Brooke and myself, were not suc- cessful in finding any trace of Dr. Tan quarry, I did bring back with me to civil lization the most remarkable motion pic snres ever secured in the arctic regions. 9
 Dr. Ruskin's wild animal pictures will be well remembered by Birmingham peo- pie, and there is little doubt that his new pictures will prove just as interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
At The Lyric

Raymond and Caverly, two popular Ger man comedians. are the feature attrac- tons on the new bill which opens today matinee, and in addition to this biz at- traction there are four other high class acts on the programme.
 Ralmond and Caverly have few equals as comedians and they have scored re- peated successes on their tour of the southern vaudeville circuit.
 Lghtnsr sisters and Alexander, billed as a Jolly trio, are good entertainers, and are popular in Birmingham. The trio demonstrates that refined songs in- variably have an appeal. Masie King and company will present her own dance creations. which are said to be very clever. Mcintosh and his musical maids are expected to prove one of the big features of the entertainment and Regal and Bender will entertain in The Sur prise Parties' Pathe pictures will be . feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26

The two-passenger Ford automobile of w. R. J. Dunn, 1O4s South Forty second street, which was stolen yesterday even- ing while standing on Tenth avenue and Nineteenth street, south, was recovered in East Lake last night hy Officer R. L. Drake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
POLICE NOTES

Will Wright, negro, 522 Fourth avenue, north. was seriously wounded at o'clock last night when he was stabbed with a knife at the above address by Lucy Rochelle negro. The wounded negro was removed to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency automobile The wom- an was arrested on the scene of the stab ping by Officers Mcfarland and Brown on charge of assault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26

Lena Davis, negro. was painfully
 wounded at o'clock last night when she
 was shot in the left arm with a revolver by her husband, Will Davis, in Eleventh alley, between Twentieth and Twenty first streets, north. The wornan was carried to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency automobile. where her wound was dressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-26
F0n1er President Proved
 Himself Real Hun1OriSt
By REUBEN A. LEWIS

A. LEWIS
 os home life have prevented from mak- ing use of his brilliant mind. Please do not be impatient with him, but be kind to him and do not punish him. We never do, except in self-defense.' That is just about how much discipline our children have"
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

Come in and see turlew line
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

Last Friday J, E. Coleman,
President of the Cheyenne Oil
Company. and w. P. Franks Ge-
oligist, of Denver were in Chey-
enne Wells, they were out look
ing over their holdings. and say
that prospects are very bright for
Cheyenne county in the very
near future. They have their
well drill outfit and casing order
ed and expect it to be here in a
very few weeks. and as soon as
it gets here they will begin to
drill for oil. There is no doubt
but what there is plenty of oil in
this county, and this company
intends to go after it, and show
the people that we have just as
good fields here as they have in
Oklahoma. Wyoming Or any other
place.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

The fat. happy comedian,
Thomas A. Wise, will be seen in
the title role of The Gentleman
from Mississippi" at the Princess
Theater Friday evening June 20.
A bunch of politicians succeed in
getting him elected to Congress
with the idea of using him as a
cats-paw at Washington. but the
resourceful old gentleman proves
anything bu. that. Ford Anima
ted shown weekly.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

The Norton Bros. vaudeville
and Dramatic Show will be in
Cheyenne Wells one week COM
mencing July 2, this company
carries large tent with seats for
500 people. Band and orchestra.
They come we'll recommended
from the towns they have showed
in recently. On the first night
one lady will be admitted free
with each paid ticket.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

w. D. Farrell is now clerking
for j. P. Cahill. He was former
ly a clerk for them, but went to
his home in Iowa, but his old time
friends will be pleased. to see him
among us again.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

There will be a Decorated auto
parade at Arapahoe July Fourth
promptly at twelve o'cI ock. A
premium will be awarded to the
most attractive car. All cars on
the ground at 11;45 will be en-
titled to enter the contest. For
further information consult Mrs.
Charlotte Shriner Committee.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

J. E. Coleman. w. P. Franks
and w. H. Fay, of Denver, Miss
Catharine Church, of Kans. City
Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. VIM Church
of Arapahoe, were guest of the
Editor and family at supper. last
Friday evening.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

M. McCaskey and wife return
ed from their western trip and
report that they have purchased
a tract of land near Grand Lake,
Colo. and expect to move there
in a few weeks.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28
| iNIBR COLORADO Editorial kSS0(IkTI0N
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Made known upon application.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Barber. and
children of Chicago, daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. F. A. Rich, OF
Arapahoe, arrived in Cheyenne
Wells Tuesday for a visit with
her parents.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28

Be sure to attend the Farmers
picnic at Cheyenne Wells. July
Fourth.
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28
PRESBYTERIAN. AT ARAPAH0E

ThC0OIlCh!Hh, III HhAlAnuC
Sunday School ID w. ....... .10:3G a m
L t.UU u II
Song and preaching service. =. 1870 p IN
l ,aching at the Dagger school
house lst and 3rd Sunday at 800 p m
Services at the May field school house )
p. m the End Sunday of each month
Weskan, Kans., the fourth Sun
day in month ut. t..............11 IL m
Toe fifth Sunday to beheld open for
visiting other points on request
Rev. Geo. McNab, Pastor
Cheyenne record., 1917-06-28
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Of the following brands, Please notify
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