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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

caller. one to be got rid Of with all
possible haste.
"Wcil?" Donald suggested coldly.
"Well / just wanted To ask
you for Patria's address. She was at
the Ritz. hut she's left, and /
thought you might know where / could
find here"
I'm SORRY can't help you out"
There was u little pause. Rodney's
gaze wandered past Donald and be-
came fixed. His face even more deep
~ c~ongested.
"You liar he said quickly.
With a groan Of dismay Donald
rounded on his heel. To see, poised
lightly on the threshold Of the adjoin-
ing bedchamber. Patria-a charming
vision of innocent loneliness In the
negligee which she had donned over
her nightdress when reused by the
sound Of voices In the sitting room,
but n vision Of disastrous omen In
Donald's sight.
$50 this" Rodney began furi-
ously.
IL he failed TO complete what he
would have said. Ii was thanks only TO
the hand with which Donald forcibly
sealed his lips.
"Be quiet. you young idiotl"
With an oath the boy broke away.
aimed an uncertain blow at Donald
and ran from the apartment.
Without daring to look in the direc-
ton of the girl. Donald snatched up
his coat and, struggling into it. pur-
sued.
Overtaking the younger man on the
steps outside the front door Of the
building. Donald caught his arm and
held 1t against his struggles.
Rodney" he pleaded. listen to
me. Be reasonable. You're wrong
all wrongI car easily explain"
"Liarl"
The epithet sounded simultaneously
with the impact OF n gloved hand on
Donald's lips. Instinctively this last
released Rodney who promptly took
20 his heels and pelted up the street.
Remembering that he was hatless
and wore IN unknotted cravat. Donald
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

reluctantly r~eiinquished further pur-
suit for the time being.
I'm find him AT his rooms he re-
ilected moodily as he turned back into
the house. I'll make him listen. IL
oughtn't 10 be difficult: Rods sensible
enough . . Soticr!'
AN EXIT.
II was nearer two o'clock than one
when Mr.. Ryley found Donald and Pa
tria brcakfasting in the name Of lunch
con In the grill room Of a quiet hotel.
I'm sorry I'm late" he ~apoloEiZed.
Huroki. Looks rs If he's got wind OF
these warrants already. somehow-or
else he suspects it's high time we We're
taking some drastic action in his
case
"How SOP asked Donald.
Hes been flying around pretty live
~ all mornInc-eyer since nine o'clock
calling on the japanese consul. visit
ing his bank and n couple of lawyers
offices. and things like that. We had n
man after him all the time, of course.
Here's his report"
The detective offered Donald a leaf
from "A pocket notebook blackcncd
with memoranda i'm n minute hand
the majority of which was n simple.
concise record of an active mans busy
morning. all going To Indicate hurried
preparations toward a change of adj
dress. the final item alone excited I'M
common interest on the part of Dom
aid.
stopped ut Walton" he read to HIM
sclf-'lunched in grill with woman he
picked up In lobby. Headwaiter says
woman Is Iris Mayne. common tn the
town. 10Y: Is this the Badger
QueenO Joined At lunch by hoy with
hangover whom AIayne called from
the other side of the room. Couldn't
find anybody who knew hoy. Mayne
and hoy hurried away before Huroki
finished. III. then returned to resi-
dence."
rs he still there?" Donald inquired,
returned the memoranda.
That's all | was waiting for-to get
him bottled up. We've got cops and
plain-clothcs nj both ends az the block
In addition to our own men. He won't
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
SYNOPSIS

Baron Huroki, chief OF the japanese
0ecret service in America. conspiring TO
emeroti the United States with Mexico.
nitieus plants owned by Patria-las OF
"Tho Fighting Channings" and sole cx-
ecctr1x Of the $ln0.coo.coo trust secretly
created BY patriotic progenitors TO COM
Dat the national perils inherent In "un-
preparedness" His schemes falling
throueh the opposition OF Patria and her
aauces Capt Donald Parr. Huroki In re-
venEe causes the destruction by fire OF
vast stores OF munitions In the Claiming
freight yards near B~ayonne-a holocaust
In which Patria and Donald escape ami
1Hotfou BY the nar-owest OF chances
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ders. her body enveloped In a coarse,
damp blanket. her hair in a disorderIy
tnngIe framing a face whose pallor
was the shade of parchment.
Captain Parr was scarcely less pale,
though his yes were open wide and
his face set I'm n cast Of grave solicit
tudc for the woman in his arms.
With him in the touring car were
two operatives of Miss Channing's re-
Gently organized secret intelligence bu-
reau-Mr. Ryley and a subordinate,
both showing the effects Of an expert
ence scarcely less trying than that
which Miss Claiming and Captain Parr
had patiently undergone.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

window nm instant before three police
men entered. At sight of these Don
aid quietly showed the badge OF n
special officer of the New York police
department. ~
You'll find the people you want In
there" he said. jerking his thumb to-
ward the bedchamber door. Take the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
THE CAST.

ma9. VERNON CASTLE ~
PatrIa Claiming.
MILTON STILLS as Donald Parr.
WARNER GLAND as Baron
Huroki.
DOROTHY GREEN as Fanny
Adair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
OSCAR UNDERWOOD
 AT LOEW'S SUNDAY
Alabama Senator to Be Guest of Honor at Community "Sing"
 Tomorrow

One of the features of the twenty sixth community sing" which will be given at Loew's Bijou tomorrow aft ernoon at 3:30 o'clock. will be a 10- minute talk by Senator Underwood. Great statesmen all recognize tine value of community singing and are glad to give their support to every effort to establish it on a sound basis. The community singing in BirminS ham has attracted the attention of the entire country and is probably the most consistent of all efforts now un- der operation
 Aside from Senator Underwood's talk will be solo by Mrs. J. J. Strick land. Mrs. Strickland will sing "Onc Fine Day. from Madam Butterfly, ac- companied by the Philharmonic or chestra, under the direction of Philip Memoli M
 The orchestra will render four mum bers and several songs will be given over to the singing by everybody.
 The doors will open at 3 o'clock and the concert will begin at 3:S0 sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
SYLACAUGA

SSlacauga, November 16.-(Snecia,A l.. Eight more men from Talladega county have been called to army service durine the past week an dare to report on No- vember 20, at the county site to go to Camp Gordon. Some of these men were excused to finish crops and some to take places of those rejected by the canton ment examinations
 Those who are called are: General Fain, F. B. Rowe. Albert Cruise, Otis Hosey, w. w. Freeman, R. M. Howell Alpha Aired and S. l.. Horton.
 Friends and relatives of the groom are in receipt of the following announcement from Rowland N. C.:
 MT. James Riley Johnston announces the marriage of his daughter, Sarah Lee to MT. Clifford Terrell Mcclellan on Sat urday, November 10, 1917. Rowland. N. C.'
 MT. Mcclellan Is native of Sylacau- ga, where his mother and other relatives now reside.
 A truck collided with Ford car driy- en by Dr. J. o. Handley of Sycamore last night in which the car was over turned and the occupants thrown from it. None were seriously hurt but Miss Ponder received several bruises about the limbs and body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Loew's Biiou

Unusually large audiences are greeting each performance at Loews Bijou this week which is proof positive of the high standard to which the bill cings
 The offerings are claimed by many to be the headliners of the whole season. Charming Alma Gray presents the rare combination of a striking personality and a meritorous turn, dancing and singing her way into the appreciation of her au- dience. The Chrysties present musical number that is sure to please the most critical.
 Julian Rose, in "Levinsl1y at the We'd ding" is one of the cleverest Hebrew dialogues ever produced here. Dinkins, Darr and Everett have novelty that Is interesting. Ross and Ellis present an unusually combination of acrobatics and comedy, while last but not least is the series of high grade pictures being run, -Ethel Clayton in the feature film Easy Money and Loew's current weekly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17

the piece is refreshing and entertain ing.
 Wood. Melville and Phillips are a trio of clever performers and they sing and dance and intersperse much comedy in their number. Miss Phillips renders 6 most pleasing dance number which fea- lures the offering
 Nella Allen. the girl with a voice, possesses a pleasing personality and rem ders some entertaining vocal selections.
 Fern, Richelieu and Fern, comedy ati- letes. present an attraction that features the bill.
 The Australian woodcnoppers entertain in one of the novelties of the season. They are clever handlers of the axe and a feature of the act is a tree felling con test Mutual reel life pictures are in- teresting and entertaining The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at 3 O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
AMERICANS FROM Il PASO FIRED ON
 BY MEXICAN BAND
Party Was Hunting on an Island in the Rio Grande Riyer-One Man
 Wounded

Fl Paso, November 16.-A party of Americans. including number of Fl Paso city firemen, was fired upon today by armed Mexicans while hunting on an island in the Rio Grande river near Fa bens, Tex, 8 miles southeast of here. Jeff Glaves of Fl Paso was shot through both legs.
 There were 10 Americans in the party according to their story. They were bunting on the island when the Mexicans appeared about 10 o'clock this morning. J. H. Harris, an Fl Paso lawyer, said 40 shots were fired at him. He was not wounded. He said the Mexicans ap- peared to be soldiers.
 Harris said the Americans did not re- turn the fire. They rescued Glaves from where he was lying wounded in the water. In the fighting Jesse Manigold. one of the party, was overpowered and robbed of money and part of his cloth ing, it was said.
 The party managed to make it's way to a cavalry patrol camp and the soldiers made a rush for the island and the Mex jeans dispersed into Mexico, firing as they ran. The island is in American territory.
 Glaves was brought to the Fort Bliss base hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Miss Annie Jungerman, Ensiey libra rian, announces the arrival of several new books. Among them are the much talked of over the Top Plying for France, Garry On," Actions Front" and Soldiers of the Legion" Several new books for children have also been received.
 Rev. J. F. Johnson. aged 64 years, died at his home, 25S7 Seventeenth street, yes terday morning, following a brief ill- ness with pneumonia. MT. Johnson was seized with the attack Tuesday morn- ing, while at work at local plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and was so ill it was necessary to summon an ambulance to convey him to his home at Shadyside. The body will be taken to Plantersville this morn ing, where the funeral service will be held, interment to follow in the cemetery at that place.
 The deceased was $ prominent citizen of that place for several years. but had resided in Ensley sometime. At one time ht was quite active in the ministry of the Baptist denomination. He is survived by his widow and eight children.
 The congregation of the Shadyside Methodist church will gather at the par sonage tonight to welcome their new pas tor Dr. J. H. Harris and family, from 7:30 to 10 o'clock.
 Mrs. w. L. Darby, field secretary of the home mission board of the Presby- terian church, U. S. A., will deliver an address on missions at the Ensley High lands Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. Special music has been ar ranged. Mrs, Darby comes from New York.
 Winters Murphy is i'll at the home of his parents MT and Mrs M. E. Mur- phy, 2612 Avenue F.
 A shower was held at the home of Mrs J. B. Simpson for the purpose of col lecting articles for the annual bazar giv- en by the Ladies Aid society of the Ems ley Highland Presbyterian church the first week In December. An interesting programme was given. Sandwiches and tea were served at the close of the aft ernoon. The hostess was assisted in len- tertaining by her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Goldsmith, and Mrs. w. R. Larmert president of the society.
 The recital given last night at the Elks hall by the expression pupils of Mrs. Earl Mc14in was very successful. The fol- lowing programme was given: Play Their Graduating Essays" Misses Stacey Roberts and Thelma Cook; read ing, "A Boys Composition" Earl Me Lin, Jr. reading, Heard Over the Tele- phone" Miss Lillian Frey; play, "The Mysterious Guest'' Misses Lucille Trip lett, Johnnie Lee Poole, Evelyn Cole Matte Lois Albert and Mamie Myrtle Price; dialogue How Little Girl Studies, Misses Mary Frances McLin and Nellie May Bumstead reading. "The Printing Press Master Neal Collins, play Three of kind,'' Misses Leona Lewis Willie Mae Bumstead, Margaret Johns, Mytris Simpson, Virginia Kelso and Paul Watson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
INCOME GAINS BY
 GULF STATES STEEL
New Dividend Places Stock of the Company on a Ten Per
 Cent Basis

New York, November 16.-(Special. )-Ac- cordins to the Wall Street Journal the Gulf States Steel. company, with execu- tive offices in Birmingham, reports that net operating income for October was S5Sl,565, Comparing with All for same month last year Tor the 10 months end ed October 3l, net income amounted to s 4S0, S67, an increase of S1, 37S, ,169 over the corresponding period of 1916.
 The Gulf States Steel company declared quarterly dividend of 21a per cent on the common stock, payable January ? to stock of record December 15. This places the stock on 10 per cent annual basis compared with per cent heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
"Her Soldier Boy"

Her Soldier Bow an unusual musi- cal production, combining all of the es- sentials of romance and comedy, will be the offering at the Jefferson Tuesday, matinee and night, sent here by the Messrs. Shubert The play, which has been described as the psychological play of the hour ran for an entire sea son in New York last year, and the local pre- sentation is assured of being on the same high scale as characterized it during its metropolitan stay. Victor Leon and Elm merich Kalman wrote Her Soldier Boy with Rida Johnson Young responsible fol the books and lyrics, and additional num- bers from the pen of Sigmund Romherg Ar exceptionally strong cast and beauty chorus is announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
At the Lyric

Saturday, afternoon matineegoers will no doubt flock to the Lyric this after noon matinee as the programme of en- tertainment is one that insures much entertainment and amusement.
 Honeymoon Isle is a pleasing mu- sic, song and girl show and .Minnse Burke is clever in songs and dances. She is ably supported by good company and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17

l bers: A. K. Wright. H. s. D. Mallory, l w. B. Davidson, F. w. Lull, w. R. Rigell, 1 Spright Dowell, J. c. Maxwell, Eugene | Ballard.
 1 Trustees of Howard college, in place l of those whose terms expire with this
 conventions: A. w. Bell, w. R. Hilliard, ! D. c. Cooper, A. S Smith, J. A. Coker. l Ray Rushton, J. A. c. Cook, J. c. Wright, R. J. Willingham, terms expiring 1 1920
 1 Trustees of Howard college endowment | fund: $. F. Ingram, w. A. Davis, J. F. Ellis, J. W. Minor, D. C. Cooper ! Trustees of Judson college for those | whose terms expire in 1917: Ernest La- mar, B. F. Ellis, w, D. Gaines, Mrs. l.. | O. Dawson, Mrs. John Waters J. w.. Abercrombie, terms expiring 1920; for S. Baker, Mrs. Law Lamar, 1918. 1 Pelham encampment commissions: c. R. Bell chairman; J. H. Chapman, Miss Lillian Forbes, T. M. Dix, J. A. Lamodin, B. c. Cox, Miss Laura Lee Patrick. Trustees of Baptist Collegiate institute, for those whose terms expire in 1917: w. B. Crumpton, $. S. Howell, R. C. Conner Joel D. Murphy, terms expiring in 1920; for Fl. l. Martin, NJ. l.. Masham, with E. D. Poe added.
 Board Of ministerial education: A. L.
 Smith, B. c. Cox. w. M. Blackwelder A. K. Wright, w. D. Ogletree J. o. Colley, M l.. Harris, A. H. Mahaffey. Trustees of aged ministers board. those whose terms expire 1917: George NJ. Mor- row, c. w. Macon, w. w. Campbell, terms expiring 1920.
 Trustes Orphans home, for those whose terms expire 1917: R. A. Porter, w. M.
 Hudson, T. s. Hagood, terms expiring in 1920.
 Report of committee on time and place
 and preacher. That the next session of
 this convention be held at Howard col
 lege: to preach the convention sermon,
 J. w. Phillips, Mobile: alternate, A. G.
 Mosley, Wetumpka; that the next session
 be held Tuesday. November F, to Friday,
 November 15, at 2:3o D. m.
 At the evening session devotional .ex- ercises were conducted by Rev. A. L. Stephens.
 Further discussion on the report on the five-Near programme was led by Rev. w. P. Wilkes of Cullman, Dr. R. J. Bateman of Troy and F. w. Barnett of Birmingham. This report was adopted as reported by committee. Some of the spe- cific things set forth in this report and programme are:
 First Sunday in January. 1918. to be day for special prayer in all our churches
 Evangelistic campais., to be proiected to run through five years for the deep- ening of spiritual life and 1a0OOO ham, tisms in our churches.
 A half million dollars endowment for education to be divided between Howard and Judson colleges and s20,C0O each year for current support of educational work.
 To give to state. home and foreign missions Sl5o,000 per year by 1923
 The report on home missions was read nv Rev. J M Thomas of Talladega and discussed by Dr. Thomas. l.. O. Dawson of Tuscaloosa and Dr. Victor I. Mas ters of Atlanta. Ga Important points of this report dwelt with church exten- sion. evangelism, enlistment and work among camps where soldiers are located
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Keeping the aunlity rn

Grip, is now 30c per box On account of the advance in the price of the six different Medicinal. Concentrated
 Extracts and Chemicals contained in LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE, 1t was necessary to increase the price to the druggist. It has stood the test for Quarter of Century. It is used by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
IN sANITARIuM THREE WEEKS

Splendid resIits m ,lne relief of liI- ney and bladder troubles are being achieved by Foley Kidney Pills. Mrs. Fife E. Kleppe Averill. Minn.,., writes: T was at Fargo sanitarium for three weeks at one time and two weeks aa- other time for rheumatism and kidney trouble and got no relief. On my retuI n home I began using Foley Kidney Pits and found immediate relief A.. bottle completed the cure.'' They take away the aches and pains. strengthen weak backs. drive out stiffness and soreness -'aiid relieve bladder trouble, too. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Great Sugar Refinery
 in Brooklyn Is Idle
 for Lack of Material

New York, November 16.-Laclz of raw sugar still prevents the American Sugar Refining company from resuming opera tion at the refinery in Brooklyn, which has been closed for the last five weeks, and it has been possible only to operate it's smaller plants in Jersey City at one- third to one-half it's normal capacity, Joseph E. Freeman, secretary of the company, announced in a statement to- night. There are about 100 tons of Peru vian sugar at the Jersey City plant, it was stated, which is being used to supply the army and navy. Belgian relief and the Red Cross
 A cargo of 2600 tons of Philippine sugar arrived recently at the Brooklyn refinery, and this supply is being taken to the Jersey City plant. Another supply of about 1900 tons of other raw sugar is eX- pected before December 10.
 The company continues to make daily deliveries of sugar." the statement said. "The amount of deliveries to each dealer is limited so as to secure as wide and fair distribution as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Saks features wearing apparel for boys and girls.
 Porters offer Knox hats for men at s4. s5 and s6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
REPORTS DISCUSSED

The Thursday afternoon session of the state Baptist convention was called to order by President Crumpton at 2:15 o'clock and after devotional exercises the report on ministerial education was taken up and discussed by members of the body.
 An amendment to the constitution was adopted by striking out the word dele gate and substituting the word represent ative in it's stead in the proceedings of the body
 The report on Sunday schools was read by Charles Bell of Anniston and report was discussed by Dr. Height c. Moore member of editorial staff Sunday school beard of Southern Baptist convention. Rev. l.. o. Dawson and w. F. Var brough.
 During the afternoon Rev. Clare Pur- cell, pastor of the First Methodist church, Rev. w. D. Barnes, pastor of the Mignon Methodist, and Rev w. F. Price, presiding elder of the Sylacauga dis trict were introduced to the convention by Rev. J. O. Williams and were given hearty welcome.
 CONVENTION BOARDS
 The report of the committee to nom- mate boards of the convention was read by Rev A. A. Hutto as follows:
 Tor vacancies on the executive board, state-at-large: S. H. Bennett, A. G.. Moseley George H. Estes, W, R. Sey- more, terms expiring 1920; '. w. Inzer, term expiring 1918.
 From calendar districts: D. I. Purser, A. Smith, George w. Ellis, R. J. Bate man, Clay Sheffield, A. c. Davidson, J. w P. Wilkes, terms expiring 1920.
 For board of directors (ex-officia mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
THE DAY OF LIQUIDATION

l
 Occasionally the opinion is expressed ny those who have been familiar with
 the securities market conditions and inc l course of the stock exchange in the pa st that We have been passing for the past
 three or Tour months through a period
 of what they call silent panic From one polnt or View this opinion is correct lInere has been something like hysteria
 manifested by many of the holders ot securities But in the real meaning of | the term panic, the conditions which 1 now rrevai! are not applicable There l Is nlorey ir plenty, although it can he
 obtained only for reasonable not specu- lative, use. Domestic business is enor- nous The department stores in New ork City and it Is reported in other | ciues, have been thronged this autumn i Wifh unsurpassed crowds of customers The railroads are carrying greatly in creased numbers of passengers. Hjeh prices Tor Iood commodities do not seem
 to curtail purchases and the reports : l which tell of the harvest, unsatisfac- tory as the wheat harvest has been 1 have inspired great confidence amone bankers and business men. For instance the latest report from the northwest es- inmates that the money value of tba crops harrested by the farmers there in 1917 is considerably in excess of s1 0no ! oG0,0OO. These harvests are to be turnec almost instantly into cash. The farmers
 will nave money in plenty and what is true of the northwest is relatively trna of other agricultural sections.
 The federal reserve bank system is
 handling the extraordinary financial entalied by the liberty loans without apparent strain and the rediscount;,,. .r facilities of the banks have been 50 useS
 as to reveal the enormous strength of our new banking system. Many of tbe
 trust colnLai.ies and some of the state
 chartered banks have applied for mem
 bership in the federal reserve svsfa,,,
 and the impression, or at least inc hope, in Washington is that within .
 few months the majority of the stata
 trust eomlanies and banks will have entered the federal reserve svsta,,,
 These are facts which do not justifv inc
 belief, here and there entertained tbat
 we have been passing through a period or panic, Tor there may be liquidation,
 panic.