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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
JURY DECLARES
 CORb|N IS GUILTY Former Justice of Peace Is Convicted of Embezzle-
 ment Before Aston

After Judge A. H. Alston had given general charge for the state to the jury in the trial of J. W. (Jim) Corbin, charged with embezzlement, verdict of guilty was reported within 10 minutes
 Corbin is a former justice of the peace at Republic. In the allegations of the state 1t was charged that Corbin would hold trials and fine persons promiscuously at Republic and keep for his own per- sonal use all the moneys thus gathered. The state further charged that Corbir. kept no books.
 On all of the above counts Corbin was found guilty and he will be sentenced by Judge Alston tomorrow.
 Corbin was prosecuted by Assistant So- licitors Walter s. Brewer and W. S Welch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
TENNESSEE FAIR
 OFFICIALS HERE

Frank Fuller, president of the Ten nessee State Fair association, and Miss Harres, superintendent of the women's department, are in the city visiting the Alabama State Fair.
 MT. Fuller said:
 "The Alabama State Fair Is one of the best in the south, the woman's and agricultural departments are the best ever seen here. Tho people of Ala bama should appreciate them enough to provide better exhibit buildings by next year"
 Mrs. Reid considers that she and MT. Fuller have grown up in the fair business together as he was one of the judges the first year that she had charge of the woman's department and has attended every Alabama fair since,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15

American Indians live longer and en- Joy good health because they use only Natures therapeutical agents--veEe- table remedies. roots. parks ana nerps al treatment for Constipation, indiges. ton. impoverished blood and general debility; torpid liver 1ivener, removes the bile does not grips;i narsHate rs,iat for for stomach trouble. headache, dizziness and FEN FEM '!Tes ToNic tceph IND APPETfzER: builds times aR esc called % Wesetabie calomei." Can habits; eat anything you 1ike-3 w. as. sists. nature: .cleanses the system and No need to take nasty calomel. which Is a form of mercury.
 Mebster's 2 w. is compounded in such . form as to De acceptable to the stom- . twelve ounce e1.00 bottle of 8 w, sold at the leading drug stores. 18th street.
 Patton Pope Drug O.. goth street and ord avenue.
 Eugene Jacobs Drug Store. 1904 End avenue.
 German -Gammill Drug CO. 2sso snd avenue, corner 24th street.
 Hagan-Dunlap Drug Co. corner 3rd avenue and goth street.
 Also in Beasemer at:
 Fulton Drug Co.
 Lewis-Read Drug Co.
 W. D. Taylor Drug Store.
 Pesram- Patton Drug Go.
 Central Pharmacy. Wylam.
 All leading drug stores sell w.
 poster -Northington Drug Co.,. whole sale distributors.
 V. 4, WEBSTER NEg3fffS4l tif3f .s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
Suits Filed Yesterday

The following suits were filed in the city and circuit courts yesterday:
 $10,000-Charles Wilson vs c. c. Bates. the allegations being that an agent of the defendant committed an assault and battery on the plaintiff by shooting him.
 $100o-Abe Forest sues the Tennes- see Coal. Iron and Railroad company in the circuit court, claiming to have been hurt at one of the furnaces at Bessemer.
 CHOCOLATES. Sam Todd vs. the Bir- mingham Waterworks company in the circuit court claiming water having been cut off.
 32000--G. l. Griffin vs. the Birming ham Waterworks company in the cir cult court. claiming water having been cut on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
Exhibit A
DEATHS

annum, excsive of nonresident d'ths. 7.14 1872 II .73 Deaths by Ages-Under 1 year. 24; to 5, 22; 5 to 10, '; 10 to 20, 15; 20 to 3o 25; 30 to 40, 31; 40 to 50, 2e; DO to 6o 22; SO to 70. 6 TO up, IS.
 BIRTHS
 White. Black. Total. Live births .. 172 92 264 Still births ....... 9 15 24
 - Total .... 1s1 107 2SS Rate per 1000 per annum. exclusive of still births... 19. 49 16. 10 1S.2 22 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
EXPECT REPORT FROM
 GRAND JURY TODAY

It is understood that the grand jury had so far completed its work that a report on indictments found will be filed this afternoon and the inquisitorial body will recess until November 15, when an- other short session will take place and the final report made to Judge Fort.
 In the partial report that will be made this afternoon nothing of a sensational nature is expected to be disclosed. The near-beer question. 1t Is understod, was not gone into at the present session and other than the regular routine business the grand jury did not peer closely into local conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
Villa Generals Deserf

Fl Paso, October 1i.-The carranza con sulate announced today the receipt of a message from Douglas. Arlz.. that an American arriving at Columbus, N. M from Casas Grandes Chihuahua said that three Villa generals had deserted, with thoir men. Advices here considered trust worthy stated that 1000 men of Villas forces at Casas Grandes had deserted re- gently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
Children of Birmingham,
 State Fair Is Yours Today
tcontinued from Page Five)

agement and Superintendent Mathews for the splendid show, both as to quail ty and quantity that has been provided.
 The awards in the other departments are rapidly being completed.
 Everything is in readiness for the record breaking crowd that is expected today. Extra men have been put on the gates so as to avoid any delay in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
Equalization Board Members Named

Montgomery, October tSpecial) 1.-The state board of equalization this afternoon announced the following members of county boards: w. s. Fair, Autauga coun- ty; E. R. Phillips, Dale county; F. l.. Rodgers, Lowndes county; l.. B. Wyatt, Morgan county; John A. Smith, Clay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
LOWEST DEATH RATE
 ON RECORD FOR CITY
 DURING SEPTEMBER
tcontinued from Page Five)

Exhibit c for details and particulars.) Health conditions in this city other than typhoid fever are excellent, and that is considerably improved over August; there being just a little more than half the number of cases in September as in August Very truly yours,
 "R. M. CUNNINGHAM. M. D.,
 "City Health Officer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15
Exhibit B

Exhibit B
 The following shows the relative standing of the dairies inspected and scored:
 Holcomb Brothers. s7s1; T. w. Rid de, 97.60; w. B. Baker, 97.46; G. F. L. w. Burt, se.4O; W. R. Well bourn. s5,95 J. D. Watkins, s5.So; G. H. Baily & Bro, S5.65; R. w. Kirk, S525; Smith Bros, S5; A. M. Baily, S4.J0; A. J. McCurry, S4.15; W. M. Glass, S4.15; l.. F. Ingram, s35o: J. L. Poole, s310; E. L. Wilkinson, s2s0; Praytor & austin s255; F. T. Welsh Norris, s2.2o; IT, T. Graham, S1.60; J. E. Bearden. S1.55, R. D. Robertson s1.25; West Bros, SO.s5; J. E HaigIer, S0.6o W. M. Barton. so.2a; Valley Springs Dairy, S0.20 c. o. Lynn, sO1O; F. P. Cargo, 7s.s5; w. A. Harper 797O; J. R. Walker, 1865: A. L. Barnes, 1920: w. V. Terrell, 7965; M. A. Dumas, 1890: c. c. Cain, 1885; J. R. Bridges, 7s.65; J. T. Grady, 1865; F. T. weIch. 7s.15 J. H. Lett. 7S.1O; J. o. Wal ker, 77.s5; B. F. Hogan. 77.S5; J. R. Me- Cay, 776O; J. w. Oldfield. 77.55; V. L.. Self 77.5O; w. s. Mayhew. TYPO; w. A. Jones, THO; B. c. Mcintosh, 7675; R. H. Yarbrough, 76.70; R. Madison, 76.65; w. W. Fowler, 76.40; W. R. Rich, 76.2O w. l.. McCorkle, ,76.2o; J. Van Zandt, 7610: F.. E. Poarch. 756O: w. M. Rockett, 7510; E. F. Bynum, 75.05; I. J. Higginbothem, 74.S0 7395; R. l.. Fruqua, 7s.55; w. A. vann, 73.5O; T. K. Drake. 73.40; Martin & John son, "a. 30; Mrs. M. E. Brasher 7325; T. B. McAnally, 1915; F. Nation, 1910; J. F.. Fuqua, 72.s5; Maske Bros, 72.S5; E. C. Crouch. 72.75; Baily Bros, 72.45; Hassell Bros, 72.40; w. P. Kelsoe, 72.25; A. l.. Hinds. 72.2o: P. W. Acton, 71.95; J. T. Flu i. ox,IxS n. Art n. R " lor 6s.75: J. M. Wright, 6s.So; J. R. Stand field, 6s.05: w. W. Cobb. 67.75; s. c. Bar clift, 57.S5; Mrs. J. F. Taylor, 56.55.
 Exhibit D
 Typhoid fever data for September 1915:
 Districts-No 1, South Highlands ii cases; No. ?, Southside, &; No. 3. North side, 6; No. 4, North Highlands. Nor wood, o; No. 5. North Birmingham Acipco. g; No. 6. Elyton. West End. & No. T. Graymont. Smithfeld, Enon Ridge Is; No. g. Pratt City, Thomas, East Thorn as. 5; No. g. Ensley. Wylam. Fairview s; No. 10 South Avondale, South Wood lawn, 1 No. II, East Birmingham, North Avondale, o; No. 12. East Lake, North Woodlawn. Gate City. o. Total, 64. Water--City, 50; well, 8; spring, 3 unknown, 3. Total GA.
 Closets--Dry, 29; sanitary. 41 un- known, 8. Total, GA.
 Dairy: Sweetmilk, 12; buttermilk, 13 butter, 8. Private COW: Sweetmilk, g.; but. termillx, 22; butter, 15. None: Sweetmilk 22; buttermilk. 16; butter. 10. Store. |Sweetmilk, 3; buttermilk O; butter 23 Milk depot: Sweetmilk, z; butttermillS g; butter, 3. Restaurant: Sweetmilk, 2; buttermilk, l. butter, 9. Unknown. Sweetmilk. 8; buttermilk, s. butter, g. Total, sweetmilk, GA; buttermilk, GA; butter, 64.
 Any meals taken away from home during month preceding attack? Affirm ative, 20; negative, Al; unknown, g. Total, GA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15

entering the grounds. The street car company has provided for extra cars to bring out tho crowds and everything has been done to ensure the safety and comfort of the patrons on this day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-15

county; A. l. Selden, Hale county: R. D.
 Reed, Cherokee county; J. w. Roberson. Marion county.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
QUICC IS UP TO OLD TRICKS
Escapes From Stone Pile at Almshouse
Second Time in Two Weeks
With Companions

For the second time in two weeks,
Levi Quigg, along with two of his COM
panions, as on the previous occasion,
escaped from the Stone pile last night
at the Dauphin county almshouse.
A little more than a week ago Quigg
and two companions made their escape
by breaking hole through an eleven
inch brick wall For some time they
were all free, but Monday night Quigg
was found in drunken condition
rambling about the Eighth ward. He
was picked up bv Policeman Parsons
and lodged in the basement of the po-
lice station for safe keeping. When
given hearing before Mayor Royal
Tuesday afternoon it was discovered
he still had sixty days to serve, so the
Mayor gave him thirty additional days.
Quigg returned TO the pile Tuesday
with depressed look on his face, but
yesterday he was given company when
John Murray and William Conway were
sentenced to the same place for sixty
days. The three men, however, soon
saw they were facing an easy prob
lem, for last night they made their
escape by digging a hole beneath the
wall which enclosed them.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
beer POURED IN SWERS As
BARS Close IN perry

going down the main street with boxes
of bottles on their back. The delivery
man, too, was busy body:
Perry county is destined to be dry,
at least for one month, because the
judges Sof that county were hopelessly
divided on the question of disposing
of the license applications fortnight
or more ago.
Two hotelmen already have appeal
ed from the county court IS refusal to
grant licenses and have petitioned
Chief Justice Rice, of the State Su-
perior court, to hear their eases at the
next term of the appellate court which
will be held in Pittsburgh on April 10.
Judge Rice has not yet fixed the
time for hearing but it is believed
here that he will dispose of the petit
tion, presented to him for that pur-
pose, within the next few days. 1t also
is believed that the Superior Court
will file decisions Immediately follow
ing the arguments, should the cases be
taken up at the Pittsburgh session of
the court, so that if the county court
is reversed and the licenses are grant
ed, there is the possibility that the
hotels can reopen for the sale of liquor
by the first week in May.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
british Officials KILLED
IN new OUTBREAKS IN india

Berlin, April l (By Wireless to Say
ville) e).-The Overseas News Agency to-
day gave out the following:
'Reports have been received in Ber.
lin of two new outbreaks in India. At
Surat three British officials were killed.
At Kurrachee two Mohammedan SOL
diers shot two British officers.
Replying to English reports that
the british feet resumed bombardment
of the Dardanelles forts on March 23,
the Vosssche Zeitung" publishes a
special dispatch from the Dardanelles
saying the report is a pure invention.
1t says furthermore that Anglo French
reports of the concentration of large
landing forces on Greek Islands are un-
founded
"The Swiss Colonel Mueller, after
inspecting the German military institu-
tions, says the army's sanitary condi-
tion is good. Cases of infecti 1us dis
eases are carefully isolated. He praises
the methodical strengthening of con-
valescents by gymnastics.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
STRIKE CRIPPLES TROLLEY
Services at Wilkes Barre Tied Up
When 355 Motormen and Con-
ductors Quit Work To-day
By Associated Press.

Wilkes-Barre, April 1-For the
first time since 1888 trolley car
failed to move on any of the lines of
the Wilkes-Barre railway company in
the Wyoming Valley to-day when 355
motormen and conductors struck for
increased wages. Seventy-fve ears
are operated daily by the company
with special cars during the rush
hours at night. The tle-up is so com
plete that business suffered, the ve-
hicles which were pressed into service
failing to carry the crowds.
Both sides remain firm. The men
demand 2S cents an hour and the COM
pany is not willing to give more than
rs. W. D. Mahon, international presi-
dent of the Carmen IS Union, has asked
the strikers to accept the services of
the federal and State Departments of
Labor for the purposes of mediation.
John A. MOffitt, of the federal bureau,
and John A. Steese, of the State bu-
reau,- conferred with traction com
pany officials to-day. The outcome is
not known.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
EDUCATING THE INDIAN.
Difficulties tho Student Faces After He
Has Left College.


The conditions to which most Indian
students return are hard, far harder
than the average easterner can realize.
Many Of the reservations are long dis
tances from railroads, so that supplies
are hard to get as well as expensive,
while In places water is real luxury.
The standards Of the community must
also be taken into consideration, and in
all too many localities the white people
living near are not Of type to prove
either helpful or elevating. With all
these difficulties, and many. many
more, we expect far more of the Indian
than we would of white student who
had enjoyed equal advantages.
A white boy who has been in school
until he ia perhaps twenty and in that
time has had to master in addition to
the usual studies new language and
accept an entirely strange system of
living Is not expected to raise the
standards of his home community to
any very great extent. The Indian &c
He must not only have acquired a
trade and be able to do skillful work.
but he must speak English well enough
to act as interpreter, understand the
Bible and teach in Sunday school, as
well as be prepared to advise in the
councils Of his people regarding various
phases Of their legal standing and land
questions.
And when he is unable to fulfill all
these requirements we hear that In
dian education is failure.-Southern
Workman.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
NlSSLEY WANTS ALL STATES
PAYMASTERS TO BE BONDED

Representative Nissley, of Dauphin,
this morning introduced in the House
bill providing that every employe who
shall dispense money shall be required
to give good and sufficient bond for
the faithful performance of his duties,
the bonds to be approved by the At
torney General.
Two normal school bills were intro
duced by Mr.. Love, of Westmoreland
one providing that the work of the
senior year starting in 1916 be finished
before May l of each year and provid-
ing that all graduates of the teachers
training course be given provisional
teaching certificates.
Among the bills passed on second
reading we're:
Authorizing borough councils to fix
by ordinance the salaries of burgesses.
Authorizing the free distribution of
maps issued by the State Highway De-
partment.
Only first and second reading bills
were passed this morning, and after a
session of but half an hour the House
adjourned to meet Monday night at s
o'clock. No vacation over Easter Mon
day will be taken.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
THE EITEL IS STILL COAL|NC
Commander of German Cruiser at New
Port News Gives No Intimation
of Vessels Sailing
Bu Associated Press.

Newport News, Va, April 1.-Ac-
tivity continued to-day ON board and
about the German converted cEuiser
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, whose three
weeks stay at the shipyard dock here
is expected to be terminated within
few days.
Coaling of the vessel under super
vision of officers of the United States
navy, which began late yesterday and
continued throughout the night had
not been completed at o'clock this
morning and there still was a consid-
erable part of the 1900 tons of fuel
to be taken aboard. AT an early morn
ing hour tug with more barges of coal
reached the Eitel's side. At night a
part of the crew of the cruiser had
worked at filing the ships bunkers and
a fresh lot of men took up the labor
at sunrise.
That Commander Thierichens was not
preparing to move his ship Immediately,
at least, was apparent early to-day be-
cause the vessel was known to have only
reserve boilers in action. Smoke was
coming from only one of the ships fun
nels, indicating fire was lighted only
for heating and cooking purposes.
Soldiers from Fortress Monroe who
had guarded the Eitel S pier all night
were relieved by others this morning
and in the James river navy launch,
manned by sailors from the American
battleship Alabama, patrolleG the wa
ters adjacent to the German raider.
No one without official authority was
permitted to enter the ship yard
That Commander Thierichens has no
intention of leaving his neutral refuge
for some days at least, despite the fact
that hurried coaling of the Prinz Eitel
Indicated purpose to go, was authori-
tatively learned here to-day and it also
became known that he is negotiating
for supplies 1t is probable that guam
titles sufficient for fifteen days voyage
will be taken aboard.
Collector Hamilton conferred with
Commander Thierichens on board the
tEitel to-day but the nature of the con
ference was not revealed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
points IN U. S. Note TO JAPS|
ON THE Chinese QUESTION |

Toxic, March 27.-(Delayed In
Transmissionl-The American govern
ment's note recently forwarded to To-
kio conce' ling negotiations now in
progress stween the japanese and
Chinese governments, dwelt lengthily
and in particular, according to reliable
authority, ON the points in the de-
mands made by japanese ON China.
OF these three points the first con-
cerned the selection of foreign advisers
by China; the second was in regard to
the purchase of munitions of war by
the Chinese government and the third
dealt with the question of foreign
loans.
The Washington government, it is
understood, submitted that if Japan
insisted on the right to be consulted by
China in the selection of foreign adj
visers it might be violation of the
sovereignty of China.
1t is further contended that if Ja-
pan insisted on the purchase by China
of munitions of war in Japan, and
insisted that she be consulted with re-
gard to certain foreign loans in tho
province of Fukien in south Manchuria
and in Eastern Mongolia, this course
might be violation of the principle Of
equal opportunity stipulated in the
agreement reached between Baron Ia
kahira when he was minister to the
United States and Elihu Root, at that
time Secretary of State. That agree
ment provides for maintaining the in
dependence and integrity of China and
the equality of commercial opportunity
in the country.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
56 SURVIVORS OF SUNKEN
VESSELS REACH NEW YORK

New York, April 1.-The steamer
Manhattan arrived here to-day from
London with ffty-six survivors of the
steamer Denver, abandoned at sea
March 2S in sinking condition. Forty.
nine of the number were of the Den,
ver's crew, the other seven were pas
sengers, five of them being of the crew
of the steamer Carib and two tt the
steamer Evelyn, the two American YES
sells sunk by mines in the North sea-.
Sixteen other survivors of the Den
yer arrived here several DAYS ago.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
$500 RUSSIAN PRISONERS
TAKEN BY GERMANS IN march

Berlin, April 1, Via London, 500 P.
M.-The German headquarters staff, in
its report to-day on the progress of
hostilities, makes the statement that
in the month of March the German
western army took $500 Russian pris-
oners, including officers and soldiers,
and captured also nine cannon and 61
machine guns. The text of the report
follows:
''In the western arena of the war:
During the capture of the hamlet Of
Klosterbook, which was occupied by
Belgians, and a small point of support
at Dixmude, we took one officer and
"A Belgian soldiers prisoners.
'The fighting to the west of Pont
\ Mousson and to the south of the
forest of Lepretre came to a standstill
last night. French troops have pene-
trated a small portion of our outer
trenches. The engagement is being
continued to-day.
During outpost engagements yes
terday to the northeast and east of
Luneville, the French suffered consid-
cradle losses. In the Vosges only ar
tillery duels took place yesterday.
''ln the eastern arena: The situation
in the Augustowo and the Suwalki
districts remain unchanged. Russian
attempts made at night to cross the
Rawka river at point southeast of
Skierniewicz resulted in failure and
Russian attacks on Opoemo were re-
pulsed. During the month of March
the German eastern army took alto
gether $500 Russian prisoners, and
captured nine cannon and 81 machine
guns.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-01
STATE HAS So, I99, $3.50
Balance Left in State Treasury at Close
of Business Last Night

If there had not been a respectable
balance in the general fund of the State
Treasury at the close of business in
February, the receipts for March would
not have helped to mase very big
showing at the close of business for
March. The receipts for March were
$2,975, 5,227.97 and the expenditures of
the general fund were $3,392,33S.S2,
or about half million less than the
payments, which is something unusual.
The balance in the general fund at the
close of business last night was s5,-
199,SSO.32. From the general fund all
daily payments for running expenses
are made.
Other receists for the month were as
follows: Sinking fund, SS14,529.05;
State school, uninvested, $6,454.3S; au-
tomobile fund, $77O,62S.