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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
.COWART IS FOUND
 GUILTY BY JURY
 OF ENTERTAINMENT
Verdict Returned After 12- Hour DeliberatiOn-At- torneys Will Appeal
 the Case

Montgomery, March 16.-(Special) )--Af- Montgomery county jury today found Lee Cowart of Birmingham. former commits sioner of immigration, guilty of the em- | bezzlement of $50 of state funds. The 1 case went to the jury yesterday after noon at o'clock, and verdict was not returned until nearly noon today. MT. Cowart was found guilty on the fourth count ofsthe indictment charging embezzlement and the conversion of state funds. This count charged the conver- sion to his own use of a check for $50 sent to the immigration department from Bay Minette, in Baldwin county. The ment in a magazine.
 The trial of MT. Cowart consumed two days, and was followed with considerable interest by state officials and people of Montgomery. A large number of state officials testified at the trial.
 MT. Cowart was on the stand several hours yesterday afternoon. He declared that every penny received by him had been used in his department, and attempt ed to account for every transaction of the office during his term as commissioner of immigration.
 MT. Cowart was arrested on inrorma- ton furnished by the legislative investi- gating committee, which made a thor ough inquiry into the various transac- tions of his department. The indictment against him charged the embezzlement and conversion of about $200, but he was found guilty on only one count, that charging the conversion of $50
 The jury's verdict in the Cowart trial was learned with surprise. For more than twelve hours the jury had been con- sidering the case, and 1t was believed that the juryS report would be either a mstrial an acquittal.
 Supernumerary Judge A. H. Alston, who tried the case, will sentence MT. Cowart, it is understood, following the trial of Capt. John c. Cheney, former chief clerk in the department of agriculture and in- dustries, who is on trial charged with tho embezzlement of several thousand dollars of state funds.
 Attorneys for MT. Cowart will take an appeal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
LITTLE NEW YORK STORIES
 BY A BIRMINGHAM MAN
By ALLEN GRIFFIN JOHNSON

New York, March 16.-(Special,) )-Inter- est in the approaching 10-round battle between Jess Willard and Frank Moran is unquestionably getting through the thick veneer of Manhattan indifference at last, and the champions training quar- ters are extremely popular these days. 4e author herewith confesses to the fascina- ton thereof And it was at Willard $ establishment that Yussif Hussane, a well-known wrestler, who is working out with him, told me the following actual occurrence:
 Tt happened at Muldoon's training quarters at White Plains-everybod knows about Muldoons quarters there, where he helps the tired business man get into condition-and it happened on the morning of March r, which is sig nificant.
 An Irishman named O'Brien, man of wealth-and some fat-was under Null doons treatment. Upon that particular morning O'Bren did not appear as usual at the very early hour for rising. Null doon went to his door and knocked fiercely. 'O'Bren.' he called several times. and then, it's time to get up and get to work, hustle out of there as quickly as possible. At Muldoons camp everybody is treated like everybody else. and wealth cuts no figure apparently
 About 15 minutes later O'Brien ap- peared. He didn't seem in the best of humor, either, and he was not dressed as if he intended going through with the usual round of training stunts. As he came up to me he looked the part of a thoroughly disgusted individual.
 T asked him if he felt badly, and if I could do anything for him.
 He shook his head rather sadly, replied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
NO WORD HERE OF
 SLOSS DIRECTORS

No information has been received at our offices regarding the annual meet ing of the stockholders mof the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company" sated J. c. Maben, Jr., vice president of the company, yesterday. 'The meeting was held at Jersey City, N. J., yesterday, and directors were chosen. It is not probable that any important announce ments regarding developments will be made for some days.
 We expect committee of the direc- tors to come to Birmingham sometime next week and investigate the proposed establishment of by-product ovens here. Any announcement regarding this pro- rosed development will doubtless be made after this committee has visited the dis trict.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
NO DIVIDENDS FOR DEFUNCT BANK NOW Probably 60 Days Yet Be- fore Depositors Will
 Get Anything

It was authoritatively announced yes terday, following the visit to Birming- lam of Alex E. Walker state superin- tendent of banks, that there would be nc payment to depositors of the Jefferson County bank in the immediate future MT. Walker conferred during me day with w. w. Crawford. who is the agent of the state banking department, and in charge of the affairs of the institution which closed it's doors in January.
 While no time was set by officials for the first payment of dividends, it was learned from authoritative sources that at least 60 days would probably elapse before the depostors received their first dividend. It was announced that the Ie- gal requirements for publication and fil- ing of claims would not expire for some weeks vet. No announcement has yet heen made regarding the proposed dispo- sition of the bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17

that he guessed he was as right as usual and then asked me where Muldoon was. I told him, and added that Muldoon was apparently angry because he had not been up on time as usual.
 Let him be angry was O'Brien's re- ply, perhaps it has not occurred to you what day this is
 Why, mo- I answered, hadn't thought about it.
 Well, said O'Brien, as long as you're named Hussane, guess that doesn't make much difference to you, but man, this is March 17v
 So it is I told him, and that is St. Patrick's Day, isn't it.?
 It is' was his answer and do you mean to tell me that this fellow is going to make us all work as usual today?'
 Why, yes said l, they are already at it.
 We'll he replied dsmally. all I want to know is who in h-l ever gave that fel- low the name of Muldoon?'
 The largest subway station in New York-or in the world, for that matter is now being constructed under the new store of Brokaw Bros, just south of Forty-second street on Broadway. This was originally the site of the famous old Cafe de Paris and Cafe dePOpera.
 Down in the basement of the Jumel mansion, on Washington Heights, eel lar-kitchen has ben discovered in which it is thought probable some of George WashinStons s meals were prepared when he made that house his headquarters. 
 On account of it's great population, New York publishes daily reports of accidents and violent deaths But take into consid- eration that among 6,000000 of people al most anywhere else a similar number of similar things occur. I have not seen one person killed or injured during two years residence in this city, and I don't lead strictly sedentary life, either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Opelika Loses Ont

opelika, March 16.-(speciaL)-It now now appears on the surface that Opelika has lost out in it's deal for the Chata- hoochee Valley railroad. An earnest eff fort was made to make this city the ter minus of the road, and a bonus of $25, GOO and concessions were put up as an induce ment, but present indications are that the road will not come this way.
 The road, according to present plans of the owners, will be extended through this county to point on the Central of Georgia railroad, thereby securing an out let into a fine cotton-growing section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
STRAND
 TODAY Pauline Frederick "The Spider"
New Record for Sugar

New York. March 16.--The continued strong tone of the raw sugar market to- day sent the price of granulated to the highest level record since the outbreak of the European war. One of the largest American refiners quoted the granulated produce at cents. while others ad- vanced thep rice to .a0c. The high price was attributed to the recent active de- mand for sugar from abroad, owing to the small European acreage of beet sugar and large domestic buying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Terrible Group Attack
 Quickly Repulsed By Old Reliable Remedy

! Wen k.ewn Ceorgil ssore keeper has mas Cred croup and colds for his family of Zen with Helay's Honey and Tar Compound.
 The minute that hoarse terrifying eFoupy cough is heard in the home of T. J. Barber, of Jefferson, Ga, out comes Foley's Honey and Tar Com- pound-there's always a bottle ready. Here's what he says: 1.-TWO of my children, one boy and a girl, aged eight and six years respectively, had terrible attacks of croup last winter and | completely cured them with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. I have ten in famiiy and for for years aaasdrve I've and 1t never fails"
 Banish worry and save doctor bills .--kocp Foley'S Honey and Tar Com nound always on hand, in your home. 6ne bottle lasts long time-it's reliable and S6{e-and the last dose is as good = the nrst. Get the genuine.
 Sold Everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
SKATING MAY BE BARRED ON STREETS Tuscaloosa Suffering From Epidemic-Big Farm
 Deal

Tuscaloosa, March 16.-(Special) Owing to the increasing popularity of roller skating In Tuscaloosa the city commission is considering an ordinance to forbid skating on the paved streets on account of the danger attending the rastime from automobiles. In the resi- dence sections Tuscaloosa's streets are thronged every afternoon with skaters.
 One of the largest farm deals Tn months was consummated today when B. R. Harper sold to o. o. McDaniel of |this county 1900 acres of land about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Agrees With Army Board

Kansas City, March 16.--The committee on national preparedness of the Cham Der of Commerce of the United States favors the defense plans of the national army board. it was reported to 9 meeting of the board of directors of the chamber here today. Use of military training in high schools also was advocated. The committe report will be submitted for a referendum vote of all members Of the national body. Joseph H. Defrees of Chi cago was elected chairman of the execu- tive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Funeral Train to South Bend

Washington, March 16-A special train bearing the body of the late Senator Benjamin F. Shive'y of Indiana. left Washington tonight for South Bend, where funeral services will be held Sat- urday afternoon. On the train besides members of the immediate family and in- innate friends were Vice President Mar shall and committees of both houses of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Agreement Is Ratified

Pittsburg. March 16.-The wage agree ment entered into by the scale committee of the United Mine Workers and the coal operators of western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois at New York was ratified by the unions policy committee here today, and will now be submitted to a referendum vote of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
M'CANTS HOUSE is
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

Demopolis. March -(Special)-The residence of Mrs. A. H. McCants was partly destroyed by fire at Il a. m. Nearly all of the furniture was damaged that was saved. The house and contents was fully insured,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Toy Industry Booming

Washington, March 16-Stoppage of the supplies of toys ordinarily received from Germany has sent British dealers to the United States and Canada, the depart ment of commerce announced today. The war has acted as powerful stimulus on the American toy industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Cotton Goods Active

New York, March 16.-Cotton goods markets were active today, advances hay ing been made on print cloths, wash fla brics. long cloths and cambries. Japan grades of raw silk were 9 cents per pound higher than at the opening of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 16.-Forecast for Alabama and Georgia: Fair Friday and Saturday with rising temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Friday; Saturday partly cloudy, warmer cen tral and eastern portions.
 Mississippi Fair and warmer Friday; Saturday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
] AND OWNERS ID
 MEET IN DECAIORS To Confer On Problems Arising From Muscle
 Shoals Development

New Decatur, March 16.-(Special)-To allay the alarm of land owners and to make arrangements for the land which will be covered by a huge lake when the Muscle Shoals development is finished, public meeting of land owners from all over north Alabama will be held here next Thursday morning. Since the pass age of the Shields general dam bill by the Senate last week local people regard the development of the shoals as mat ter of fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17

six miles from Tuscaloosa for the sum $45,000. It is understood that MT. Nc Daniel will operate the farm in ac- cordance with the most modern methods.
 fire destroyed the sawmill of the Holman Hughes Lumber company yes terday. The loss was about $7O00 and was not covered by any insurance.
 Ad Wimbs of Greesboro, negro, and Dr. Weaver of Tuscaloosa negro, are
 chairman and secretary respectively of the Sixth district republican executive committee. A meeting was held here yesterday and attended by delegates from Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale, Sumter and Perry counties. Bibb county was not represented. A mass meeting was called to meet May 9 for the purpose of electing delegates to the republican
 national convention.
 Practically every envelope leaving Tuscaloosa during the next few months will contain an invitation to be present at Tuscaloosa's centennial celebration, which will be held during the latter part of May, this year. Over 100000 en- velopes have been turned over to the printer at Tuscaloosa for the purpose of adding this invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at 8 D. m., 18th meridian time, March 16, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17


 Tom Bynum, an employe of the South ern railway for the past 30 years. has been called to Knoxville March 21, where he will be presented with medal by President Fairfax Harrison of Washing ton, president of the road for his long service. The presentation will be per- sonally made by the president of the big road.
 As a result of a head-on collision of a Louisville and Nashville railroad. which pulls the pay train, A. N. Burleson, an employe of the road for the past 25 years, is dead and his three companions on the car only saved their lives by jumping. Both Burleson's legs were amputated and he died shortly after.
 While chasing a tramp over a string of freight cars James T. Guyer, son ct a well-known local citien, fell off and will lose his leg. Guyer is a special agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The tramp escaped.
 Fears are expressed here that hundreds of early gardens throughout north Ala bama have been killed or damaged by the extremely cold weather of the lAet few days. Today lacked eight degrees of breaking the cold record for the winter. Part of the peach crop has been killed, reports here say. Farmers crops gen. orally are safe thanks to the belated spring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
CABARET ORICE
SKATING-WHICH?

'I ,ove's but a. dream-keep A-dream1n'.
Life's but a song-why not sing?
AlPs what it seens-but the seen1n'
You and you only can bring!"
Last winter it was all dancing. A
girl couldn't have a. few friends call
at her home of an evening but up
went the rugs, the chairs were lined
against the wall, and youths and maid
ems wh1sked off to the mad, merry r1u-
sic Of the dance. Some one played
the piano if they had one. If not,
John brought his fiddle, harmonica or
mouth organ, and they danced until
the very rosettes flew off the girls
slippers. The young men had to stop
from sheer exhaustion to catch their
1y Hmped to a, seat, yet they declared
to each other that they were having
the fun Of their lives.
1t was dancing, dancing every even
ing Of the week save Sunday. Plump
girls danced their flesh off. The thin
ones became almost skeletons. But
that was the fad. The lad and lass
who could not trip the light fantastic
toe found themselves sighted by not
receiving invitations to merrymak-
tngs. The allurinE gowns girls could
wear to dances helped keep the sport
alive. G
Velvet manufacturers, furriers and
makers of ice skates looked on aghast.
This Whirn for dancing was spelling
their business. They made a plea to
the designers OF fashion. The fiat
went worth that dancing must give
place to ice skating this winter. Doc
tors lent then/a willing hand, prom
Using roses would be painted on the
cheeks of every girl who skated. Girls
knew they could look quite as charm
ing on the ice, with their red hoods,
gay sweaters and plaid skirts. And
then 1T was sport the young men
liked and took to as ducks take\ to
water.
Men who shirked the dance were
eager enough to take the pretty girls
| skating. There's an exhilaration about
the swift glide over the ice to the tune
off merry. echoing laughter that no
ballroom glide can ever equal Es-
corts of the girls seldom leave for an
other partner.
| Young men who are busy during the
day look forward to the evening on
the ice. They are as anxious as the
girls to see that it is a bright moon
light night. And, then, the pleasure
| OF carrying her skates over one arm
and seeing Nellie hone.'' It's usually
near ten. But mother is waiting for
her girl He is invited in. Oh! Did
ever coffee and doughnuts taste Sc
good?
! Winter with its sports does not last
any to long. Young men and maids
should make the best of it, aye, and
the most of it. Cupid is always to be
found where there's skating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
Almighty Dollar"
To Be Discussed In
Chautauqua Meeting

''The Almighty Dollar is a subject
in which nearly every one is interest
ed in and it will be discussed at the
seventh annual mid-winter meeting of
the Bridgeport Chautauqua assembly
to be held Feb. IA to IS, at the Casino
in State street under the auspices of
the Bridgeport Pastors association.
The speaker who will talk on this
subject is Rufus E. King, preacher,
editor, and lecturer, of Ilion.a N. Y,
widely known in Chautauqua circles
all over the country. -
In his talk on '"The AImi gIty Dol
lar Mr.. King makes it the sy1nb oil
of the very best financial, moral, so
cia1, and individual success of which
we are capable. In his treatment of
the subject, which is replete with hui
NOR, he emphasizes hard work. edu-
cation, tact, doing ones very best,
qualifying for omething better, perse-
verance, looking upon the bright side
of things, and recognizing the bust
ness and financial value of good char
acter. Mr.. King will deliver two Leo
lures during the course of 8 lectures
and entertainments. His second sub
ject is 1.-THE New Age" or 1.-THE Sew
en- Wonders of the Modern World In
this lecture Mr.. King speaks of many
matters of common knowledge, but
treats them in a way which places
them in a new light. It, is said to be
one of the most instructive lectures.
The browning marvel of the modern
world Mr.. King believes is the con-
dition of the average American work
ingman, a condition ~equalled in no
other nation in the world.
Mr.. King is one of the editors of
the Ilion Citizen, was for 20 years a
clergyman, and devotes at least part
of each year to the lecture platform.
He is a friend of Rev. D. NJ. Lewis of
the Newf1e1d NJ. E. church of this city
and will be his guest during his stay
in Bridgeport. Mr.. King will speak at
2:30 o'clock on the afternoons OF
and Friday during the as
sembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
Mrs. Murray Will
Retain Position
With D. M. Read Co.

The many friends of Miss Lillian
Maude Cox. formerly employed in the
Warner Brothers Co., but lately a
sa1eswoman in the D. NJ. Read depart
ment store in this city were glad to
hear that she does not intend giving
up the position that she now occupies.
Though she was married. several
months ago in Albany, N. Y, by Rev.
Ado1ph Brady, pastor of the German
Presbyterian church, in that city (not
before a Justice of the peace as pre-
vious1y reported) to Anthony Benjam
in Murray who now holds a RESPONSE
BILE position with a well known oil
company in this city, she will still con-
tinue the business career that has be-
gun so auspicious1y.
Incidentally it may be said that Miss
Cox, who was one of the leaders at the
Warner Brothers Co. strike last sum-
mer, used such good leadership that
her ability attracted the heads of the
company with the result that she was
continuously elevated in accordance
with the capacities displayed, and is
now one of the foremost saleswomen
connected with the D. NJ. Read Co.
Of her ability, one officiaI~of the
quoted as saying, ct should like to
have SO strike leaders with the brains
of Miss Cox. Firms would do we'll
to keep the leaders of strikes on their
side rather than to discharge them as
is often customary. The woman with
brains to lead a, strike is an import
ant asset to a manufacturer when her
brains are used for the company's in
terests.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTEBOOK
By Leo Paps

Me and grandpop, was taking a
Wawk this AFTERNOON and looking in
lstoar windows and different things,
and litte1 kid startid to go past sell
ing papirs and yelling Heer you are,
papir, paptr, all about the big fire
downtown, papdr.
Watts that, was thare fire today,
sed grandpop.
Yes sir. big fire. papir. sed the
kid.
Ware was it, wat was on fire, sed
grandpop.
A big oiIcloth phase, pa.pir, sed the
kid.
Was thare mulch damfdge dun. sed
grandpop. WITCH the kid looked at
the top papir. saying, It ses quartir
of a miIlyfn dollirs damidge, papir,
mister.
Is that all the news today. sed
grandpop.
No sir, thares lot of war news, it
ses the Germans have capsured sum
phase, Sed the kid.
Wat phase, sed grandpop. And the
kid looked at the papir agen, saying,
I don't no, cant pernounts it. And
grandpop looked over the kids Shout
can pernounts it, eethir, we'll if that's
all the news it aint werth a sent.
No sir, mister, it's got all about a
man termed on the gas and died, sed
the kid.
Wat did he do that for. sed grand
pop.
sooicide, sed. the kid, papir, mis-
ter.
Amt thare enything elts in it, sed
grandpop. WITCH the kid looked to
see. saying, Berglers steel 8 thousand
from safe.
well, I CESS I no all the news
now, watts the use of buying a papir,
sed grandpop. And me and him kepp
on wawking the littel kid looking aftir
us and yelling, Hay, mister waite a
mint and Ill reed you the advertise
minis. 49,
Only grandpop dident waite.