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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
JURORS PETITION
 JUDGE ID IMPOSE
 LIGHT SENTENCE
Mary Davenport Fined $50 for Petty Larceny-Jurors Sign Petition When
 Law Is Explained

After several hours deliberation. the jury in the case of Mary Daven- port on trial for shoplifting, returned verdict last night at 10 o'clock find- ing the defendant guilty of petty lar ceny and assessed the fine at $50. On being informed that under the law a verdict of this kind carried with it an additional iail sentence. which it was the imperative duty of the judge to impose, 10 of the 12 jurors signed petition requesting the judge to in- pose the minimum sentence.
 Miss Davenport was indicted on a charge of larceny, it being alleged that she was an accessory to the theft of a silk gown from the establishment of Abe Kaufman. for which Mary Daw- son was recently convicted and sen tenced to two years in the penitentiary The case was tried before Judge w. F, Fort in the criminal court and the trial occupied over two days. The defendant denied all knowledge of the theft and the contention of her at torneys was that the st ate had abso- lutely failed to make out a case against her.
 After the jury had re urned it's yer dlct last night and the members found out that the judge would be required to impose an additional sentence. the following petition was presented to Judge Fort:
 We, the following mem bers of the jury who tried the case of the state versus Mary Davenport on the 26th day of April 1917 desire to recon- mend to the trial court that the mini mum punishment be imposed by the court upon the defendant and state that this is in accordance with the verdict of the jury, and if we had had the legal right we would have so fixed the punishment. and that this is the sentiment of the jury trying said de fendant
 R. T. ANDERSON,
 SAMUEL SPRING,
 PORTER VINES
 GRADY ROBERTS,
 FRANK F. TURNER,
 J. E. HURST.
 THOMAS N. POWELL,
 L.ORY H. POWELL,
 c. s. GRAGG
 R E. MEREDITH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
FIXTURES FOR SHIPS
 TO BE BUILT HERE
Committee on National Defense Noti.
 fies Local Man of Decision

k. X. Waldhorst, owner of a wood work shop at 1915 Avenue F, has re- ceived adyices from Washington to the effect that he has been selected to construct inside ship fixtures by the committee on national defense. Or ders will be sent Mr. Waldhorst fo, filling from his Birmingham plant
 The vessels that the equipment fur nished by MT. Waldhorst will be used in will be built at Jacksonville, Pen sacola and other southern port cities MT Waldhorst began operating his woodwork shop in Birmingham as years ago, and his factory here. which he established some seven years since is one of two of this character in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
CAME TO SALUTE AMERICA

we have come to this lana 70 sayure the American people and it's government, to call to fresh vigor our lifelong friend ship. sweet and cordial in the ordinary course of our lives, and which these tragic hours have raised to all the ardor of brothely love--a brotherly love which in these last years of suffering has multiplied it's most touching expressions-| you have given help, not-only in treas ure, in every act of kindness and good will; for us your children have shed their blood and the names of your sacred dead are inscribed forever in our hearts. And it was with a full knowledge of the mean ing of what you did that you acted. Your inexhaustible generosity was not the charity of the fortunate to the dis tressed it was an affirmation of your conscience, reasoned approval of your judgment
 Your fellow countrymen knew that un- der the savage assault of a nation of prey which has made of war, to quote a famous saying, it's national industry, we were upholding with our incomparable allies faithful and valiant to the death, with all those who are fighting shoulder to shoulder with us on the firing line, the sons of indomitable England, a struggle for the violated rights of man, for that democratic spirit, which the forces of autocracy were attempting to crush throughout the world. We are ready to carry that struggle on to the end.
 AMERICA AWAKE
 And now. as President Wilson has said, the republic of the United States rises in it's strength champion of right, and rallies to the side of France and her allies. Only our descendants-'time has removed them sufficiently far from pres- ent events'-will measure the full signif- canoe, the grandeur, of an historic act which has sent a thrill through the whole world.
 From today on all the forces of free- dom are let loose. And not only victory, of which we were already assured is cer- tain; the true meaning of victory is made manifest; it cannot be merely fortun- ate military conclusion to this struggle, it will be the victory of morality and right and will forever secure the existence of a world in which all our children shall draw free breath in full peace and un- disturbed pursuit of their labors.
 ITO accomplish this great work, which will be carried to completion, we are about to exchange views with the men in your government best qualified to help The cooperation of the republic of the United States in this world conflict is now assured. We work together as free men who are resolved to save the ideals of mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Gold Steel" Being Used in Great Battles Now
 Going On in Europe
tConttnued fron Page One,

in later in the day to press the attack on the third and fourth lines And there was yet time to give them final ad,-ice.
 The sergeants commands seemed to have ring in them like the clashes of the steel they directed. Come along, Come alongi' he said. "Let me see & lit tie more murder in them eyes, Get some more viciousness behind you, Your bloom in rifle ain't no babyn
 The sergeant gave much more telling advice than this and the drill ceased amid great chaffing. The correspondent stopped the sergeant as he came along the road and asked: 'Will your men re- member all that?''
 NO sir. they won't remember 1t all" was the frank reply. "but what they do remember will help"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Elsie Aline White

Funeral services over the remains os Elsie Aline White. 12year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs J. M. White of Iron dale, who died Wednesday afternoon about , o'clock at the Birmingham in- firmary from the result of wounds in flicted by gun accidentally dis charged in the hands of her younger brother will be conducted this after noon at o'clock from the Irondale Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Bass cemetery. Woodin Undertak- ing company in charge. The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. anl Mrs. J. NJ. White; three brothers, Frank. Cam and Tom; and two sis :. ters, Edith and Emily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Isaac s. Swafford

Funeral services over the remains of Isaac s. Swafford who was instantly killed Tuesday by the explosion at the plant of the Aetna Explosives com pany. were conducted at Morris yes- terday afternoon at ? o'clock His body was sent to Morris vest erday morning by Lse Loy. The deceased was 3S years of age and is survived by his widow and other relatives at Morris and in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Defendant Ac0uitted

Angelic Vitallero. charged with violat ing the prohibition law and convicted with a hea8y fine and labor sentence in the recorders court, was acquitted in the criminal division of the circuit court by a jury yesterday. Considerable in- terest was added to the case by the in- sistence of the attorneys for the city that one member of the jury. a local op- tionist, be removed before the case pro- ceeded. This was finally agreed to, but in spite of this action, the jury over ruled the recorders action. Horace C. Afford represented the defendant and Assistant City Attorney Sadler acted for the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27

trio made good from the start All DOS sess excellent voices and interspersed enough comedy at add spice to their very attractive act.
 Angie Wemer and partner in modern dances was very acceptable. The feature picture, 'The Page Mys- tery," with Carlyle Blackwell in the lead ing role, is one of the best and most ab- sorbing pictures ever shown in the city. At The Lyric A programme of fine entertainment is the offering at the Lyric for the second half of the week and includes some of the most attractive acts Tn vaudeville.
 The performers played to capacity houses last night and every number was given an enthusiastic reception William DeMarest and Estelle Collette open the bill with a novelty act that was decidedly clever and original. They
 indulged in some talk, sang little and gave selections on the violin and piano. The act was good.
 Parodes that are clever always prove enjoyable, and Kenny and Hollis, the original college boys, put them over in a most attractive style. The comedy part ner of the clever team kept the house in an uproar every minute he was on the stage.
 Birmingham audiences always remem- Der old favorites, and George Felix and the Dawson girls were no exception to the rule. George puts over his comedy stuff in great shape and is as enjoyable as ever, and the two Dawson girls danced and sang their way into the hearts of the audience. The act is easily the headliner of the bill.
 The Bison City four, a comedy quar- tette. put over their act in manner that is entirely different and made a hit. The comedy features were good and their voices harmonize wonderfully and how such talented bunch would impose that antique John Brown stuff and expect to get away with it issone of the mysteries of the profession.
 Robertson's military elephants are without doubt the most wonderfully ed- ucated animals ever seen on the stage The mammoth pachyderms go through their act with precision that would do credit to a military company and per- firm some really wonderful tricks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Patriotic Youths Are
 Hurrying to Join Navy
 and Daniels Calls Halt


 Washington, April 26.-The appeal of war afloat to American youth has brought the navy such flood of enlistment ap- plication from boys that Secretary Dan- iels issued a statement tonight announc- that no one under + years of age would be taken into the service.
 fDaily applications are being received from eager boys under the legal age.' said the secretary. "and patriotic par ents, feeling that America is in danger, are consenting whole heartedly to the sacrifice I have every appreciation of this spirit, but I deem it most unwise for the country to be put into the posi- tion of grinding up it's seed corn It is also unnecessary at this time for the adult manhood of the country is respond ing to the call in such manner as to meet every need of the navy.
 Let the boys under + be kept at home and searching out the chances for na- tional service that lie all about them and growing normally to the virile manhood that is Americas S strength"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
 BRENNER TO SPEAK AT TEMPLE EMANUEL

Louis Brenner, field secretary of the National Young Mems Hebrew associa- ton, will deliver an address tonight at S:ao o'clock at Temple Emanu-El. MT. Bren- ner has visited many of the larger cities of the country in the interest of social service work with which he has had much experience, and his address tonight will be timely and interesting. The pub lie is invited to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Brandon at Monteyallo

Montevallo, April 26.-(Special.) )-Memo- rial day exercises were held here this afternoon at the Baptist church under the auspices of the General Josiah Gorgas chapter. United Daughters of the Con- federacy.
 Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa made the memorial address.
 Dr. T. w. Palmer, president of the Alabama Girls Technical institute intro duced the speaker in few well chosen words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
TO BEGIN WORK ON POSTOFFICE MONDAY

Work on the construction of the Birmfngham postoffice building to be erected on the corner of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, will begin Monday, it was announced yesterday. Birmingham labor and materials will be used as far as possible, according to the an- nouncement of H. B. Knox, rep resentatfve of the Charles McCauI company of Philadelphia, cOntrac- tors. Mir. Knox Is now here arr ranging the preliminaries for work to begin at once. The structure VIII cost $1,O0O,0OO and will re- quire IS months for its completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Deaths and Funerals
Jack O'Hare

Funeral services over the remains of Jack O'Hare, night watchman for the Shafer Manufacturing company of North Birmingham. who died suddenly from heart disease at that plant early Wednesday morning. were conducted yesterday at 10 o'clock from St. Paul's Catholic church. of which the deceased was a member. Intcrment was in Me Ilwaines cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
TO LECTURE AT
 KNESSETH ISRAEL

The Rev. s. Karasick of Congregation Share-zedeck, One Hundred and Eight eenth street, New York, will speak in Bir- mingham tonight and tomorrow night at Knesseth Israel synagogue, beginning at 8 o'clock each evening. MT. KarasiclS is an ober-cantor of his congregation and possesses a pleasing voice and is mu- siciar of ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Joseph D. McGrail

Joseph D. McGrail. aged S4. died at his residence. 1886 Lyons avenue, West End, yesterday afternoon at 2:10. The remains were taken at o'clock yesterday after noon to the residence of his sister Mrs. P. oHagan, HOS Avenue F, pending the arrival of relatives. The announcement of funeral services will be made later by Lige Loy. The deceased is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Dominick Me- Grail, of Birmi<Zham one brother, w. J. McGrail, of Birmingham; three sisters, Mrs. P. O'Hagan and Miss Annie McGrail. both of Birmingham, and Mrs. Ellen Vogel of Girard, Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Camp Wilcox to Meet

The regular meeting of Camp Wilcox, I17s2 will be held in Gable hall this after noon at 2:30 o'clock. Matters of interest including the trip to Washington, will come before the camp, and it Is hoped
 a large number of the members will be
 present. Other interesting features vii,
 be an address by a good speaker, reel
 tation by Mrs Hammond, and music and
 songs.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all
 veterans, sons and United Daughters of the Confederacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Mrs. Janet Lowery

Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Low cry. aged 76, who died at her home in Irondale early yesterday morning, were conducted at o'clock yesterday aft ernoon. Interment was in Bass ceme- tery. Woodin Undertaking company was in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
CAMP PAIGN FOR RED
 CROSS MEMBERS
 GROWS IN INTEREST
Corporations Showing In- terest and Organizations of All Kinds Lining Up.
 Chairman Pleased

The membership campaign for the American Red Cross continues with unabated energy and success in Bir- mingham. Up to a late hour yester- day 12S6 new members had been re- ceived and with the .organization now completed and actively at work this total is expected to be greatly in- creased today.
 The most encouraging development of yesterday was the request of off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
William A. Pruett

The remains of William A. Pruett, aged 27. one of the victims. of the explosion at the plant of the Aetna Explosives company on last Tuesday, were sent to Oneonta yesterday morn ing by Lige Loy. Funeral services will be conducted there tomorrow. The de- ceased is survived by his widow and other relatives at Oneonta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
First American Prisoner
 of War Has Been Reported

London. April 26.-The taking of the first American prisoner of was was re- ported to the American embassy today through the American consul at Glasgow.
 It is usually the practice of the Ger mans to take prisoner captains of mer- chantmen sunk by their submarines. In view of the fact, the above dispatch may mean that an American vessel has been sunk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
E. ]. Powell

Funeral services for E. J. Rowell who died Monday morning at Girard, O., were conducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from his residence 2207 Avenue G, the Rev. J. A. Bryan off, ciating. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. Johns Undertaking company was in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Springfield Wins

The Springfield scrubs defeated the Ma tional Cast Iron Pipe company yester- day afternoon on the formers field by the score of to ?. The hitting of Springfield and smith, both of whom secured home runs, featured Batteries: Springfield and Martin; Goode and Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Joffre Sees Baker

Washington, April 26.-Marshal Joffre had two hours conference late today with Secretary Baker and Major General Scott at the home of former Amba ssador White, discussing American cooperation with the allied armies in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
M. VIVIANI, LIKE A TRUE FRENCHMAN,
 DELIVERS MESSAGE
Continued from Page One,

that reception was accorded We were proud to be her children m those unfor- gettable moments when we read in the radiance of the faces we saw the noble sincerity of your hearts. And I desire to thank also the press of the United States
 represented by you. fully realize the ardent and disinterested help you have given by your tireless propaganda in the cause of right; I know your action has been incalculable. Gentlemen, I thank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
PATRIOTIC PARADE PLANNED

Patriotic organiza tions of Anniston are planning big demonstration in the form of parade through the principal streets of the city on the evening Of Friday, May 4.
 This parade will be formed by the new ly organized municipal guard and it is probable that the army band may also be induced to take part.
 Boy Scouts, Woodmen of the World and Knights Templar, all uniformed, have promised to take part. and 1t is expected that every labor union in the city will have representatives in line
 It is known that the members of at least one club will join the procession. in automobiles and perhaps hundred or more individual automobiles will be used in the line.
 The tentative arrangements made in clude speeches by Mayor l.. l.. Scar brough, Dr. John W. Abercromble and others.
 The details of the plan have not yet been completed, but as soon as the mar shal is appointed and the order of march and route decided upon. the informationr will be given out. If any organization wishes to join in the demonstration the secretary of such organization should communicate at once with J. F. Sano- ton, at Doerings Jewelry Store, on No ble street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
CHURCHES ID GIVE WAY ID BIG RALLY
 OF THE 3. '. p. U.
AnnistOn Is Planning to Have Great Patriotic Parade on Fourth
 of May

Anniston. April 22-(speclal)--The pas tors Of the Jacksonville, Piedmont. Par ker Memorial and Oxford Baptist churches have agreed to give way their night services next sunday to the Baptist Young Peoples Cnion rally 10 be held at Jacksonville. consequently there will be no services at three of these churches.
 Quite number of automobile owners in these churches have placed their cars at the disposal of the committee and the young people will go up to Jackson- vile in body. If there are others in these churches whom the committees failed to see and who are willing to lend their cars, it will be appreciated if they will notify the committee. Reports from committees at work indicate that it will be one of the best meetings that has ever been held Of this kind in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
BIRMINGHAM WINS 1913 SUNDAY SCHOOL
 ANNUAL MEETING
Spright Dowell Is Elected Head of Association by Acclamation-Dr. Thach
 Again Enlisted

Montgomery, April 26.-(Specia1) )-Bir- mlnghsm defeated Mobile for the 1918 con ventton of the Alabama Sunday School association Thursday, winning by a Unanimous vote after Mobiles representa- tives had withdrawn and asked that their city be considered for the thirty-sixth an nual convention which will be held in 1919
 The names of Birmingham and Mobile were presented, but it was seen from the beginning that Birmingham's plea had fallen upon attentive ears Dr. George R. Stuart pastor of the First Methodist church, came to Montgomery to present Birmingham's claims white Mobiles in- vitation was presented by NJ. w A.dridge of Montgomery, grand keeper of recordi and seal of the Knights of Pythias, a former citizen of Mobile. Birmingham $ vote was so heavy Mobile announced its Withdrawal and pledged it's support to Birmngnam
 Delegates from north Alabama argued that Mobile had entertained the conven- ton two times since Birmingham and that fair play should send the next meeting to Jefferson county.
 The selection of Birmingham followed an address by pr. Stuart on the work ot Che Sunday school and the part it is playing in the advancement of the cause of the church. Dr. W. F. Yarbrough, secretary of the state Baptist mission board, also delivered an address during the session.
 Montg 3mery April 26.-(Special) ) Spffght Dowell of Montgomery, state su- perintendent Of education designate. was elected president of the Alabama Sunday School association, as the successor of pr. Charles C. Thach of Auburn at the Siosing session tonight He was named hy the nomination committee unanimous ly and elected by acclama ton.
 Dr. Thach was elected first vice presi- dent; $. A. Russell of Anniston second vice president: D. H. Marbury of Mar bury, international committeeman; J. B. Greene of Opelika, alternate international committeeman; Michael Cody of Mont gomery, treasurer; Wade Coleman of Livingston assistant treasurer; S. 1T. Elan of Troy, recording secretary; Leon C. Palmer of Montgomery, general sec- retary
 John w w. Bowers of Troy was made chairman of the executive committee; J. Warren May of Quenelda: Dr. George H the fnance committed; Dr. George H. Denny or University, chairman of edu- eauonal committee; Dr. R. 1T. McCas- lin of Montgomery, chairman of the ad- visory committee.
 G. A. Grant of Montgomery was select ed as chairman of the administra tive di- vision committee; l.. M. Hooper of Selma. F. Hobbs of Selma, chairman of secon- diary division committee, and Miss Mamie Baker of Mobile chairman of elenientarv division committee.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-10-27
MINES ABANDON
TOUR; D|SBAND
FOR SEASON

The Ray Miners disbanded immedi-
ately after the game at Hayden Sun
day, giving up proposed barn-storm-
ing tour that would have taken them
into Ell Paso, Texas
Charles Tonneman, pitcher, didn't
wait for the final game, but, packing
his kiaster, left for Oakland, Calf,
Saturday He will work in a railway
office this winter.
Franz Hosp, second baseman, left
Monday for Los Angeles, where he
has a home. Mrs. Hosp and Franz,
Jr. left last week
Tom Downey, utility, got away on
Tuesday for San Diego, Calf. Mrs.
Downey and the kiddie stayed at their
home there this summer.
Herb Hester, manager, is planning
a trip through the south and will prob
ably be seen in the lineup of some
team in the winter league being or
ganized around New Orleans
The rest of the boys will probably
remain here this winter.
Jack Bromley has three offers for
next spring, Washington, st. Louis
and Pittsburg all having bid for the
1918 services of Rays sterling south
paw.
Jack Ryan moved wife and kiddies
into one of the new brick dwellings
on Boyd Heights and will winter in
Ray.
Jack Ryan, acclimated, should be
the leading pitcher of the Tri-Copper
league next season.