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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
MAN WANTED HERE ON
 ENTERTAINMENT CASE HELD IN MONTGOMERY
Charged With Making Away With Money Given Him to Form In-
 vestment Company

F. L. Squires was arrested in Mont- gomery yesterday afternoon on advice from City Detective Harry Goldstein. charged with embezzlement. Detective Fuller left Birmingham last night for Montgomery to take charge of the prisoner.
 Squires is charged with embedding money from several local business m sn of this city. whose names Detective Goldstein refused to divulge. Squires ran an advertisement in the local pa- pers last week, stating that he had some money to invest in some profit- able business if he could be made director
 "Zac Smith. Jr.. and George w. CllA- ter were among the victims of Squire. but he refunded their money when they threatened to have him arrested said Detective Goldstein. "Squires re ceived S250 from Mir. Clutter and S1J0 from MT. Smith. but gave it up when he was threatened with the police"
 Squires was stopping at a local ho tel and had an office at 1919 First National bank building. He has been in Birmingham for two weeks.
 When arrested in Montgomery 1e had in his possession s621 and stated to the authorities that he would settls up with his alleged victims if he was guaranteed his release according to advices to police headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
GREAT MUSICAL BIENNIAL TO BE
 FORMALLY OPENED HERE TODAY
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY

 of the and Country
  Addresses of Fl. Henderson, George Houston Davis. J.. Joint recitaMme Carrie BdeweL contralto; Frederick  the eIecia Fin Sohwan Edward Grieg  La recession Cesar Franck 
 
 
  La Bfse SaintSaens Lesclave lao Mand0ne Brdewe1
  Deep ver American melody by w A. Fisher o. Were My Love Ton Lilac Fair Barry M Gilbert
 
 
  Repetd sospri Mie vnsegnero Brdewen
  sunset in the Desert Gertrude Ross 
 
  Angelus Foote April Florida An Evening Song Gilbert 
 Brdewell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
COURTHOUSE FOR -BESSEMER MAY BE
 CONSIDERED TODAY
Board of Revenue to Hold Meeting in Bessemer-Due to Begin the
 Work Soon

The quarterly meeting of the board Of revenue of Jefferson county will be held today at Bessemer and many important matters are scheduled to come before the board in reference to the western end of the county It Is understood committee from the Bessemer board of trade will appear before the board to urge the inn mediate building of courthouse for Bessemer Under act of legislature the board of revenue is required to build a courthouse at Bessemer. the construction to commence not later than July, 19l7 So far the board has taken no action other than consider a number of proposed sites It is understood the purpose of the Bessemer committee in appearing before the board today will be to urge the im- mediate selection of site for the build ing and to take steps towards its erec- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
FLAG RAISING AT
 AVONDALE LIBRARY
Large Crowd Witnesses lm- pressive Ceremonies Yes
 terday Afternoon

The American flag presented to the Avondale library was raised at big public gathering in Avondale park yes terday afternoon.
 The presentation was made by Mrs. Florence McGough. who acted as spokes- man for the organization. City Commis- sioner J. R. Hornady accepted on behalf of the city of Birmingham. Other talks were made by Commander Quinn and Adjutant Chapin of the Birmingham chapter, Grand Army of the Republic.
 The pupils of the Avondale school sang a number of patriotic songs, including America and Dixie, and were led by R. V. Allgood, principal
 The flag was raised over the beautiful library building, with impressive cere- monies in the presence of nearly 10OO people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
L0EW'S BUOU, NEW PLAYHOUSE, WILL
 OPEN DOORS TODAY
Fine Programme of High grade Vaudeville and Fea- ture Pictures Will Be
 Presented Daily

As promised by Manager 4. E. Schiller. when the renovation of the Bijou was commenced. every improve ment is completed and everything in readiness for the opening of Loew Bijou today at l o'clock. The finish ing touches here and there were put on this morning and is as complete iii every detail "as a bride adorned for her husband" and in the beauty of it's appointments and in the equip ment for the comfort and convenience of it's patrons it is the last word"
 The doors will be open to the pub lie at 1 o'clock and as the performance is continuous. lasting until II o'clock, patrons can come to the theatre at any time between these hours and view the performance.
 A fine programme of entertainment. such as made the Loew chain of thea tres famous, has been provided for the opening bill and will consist of five superior vaudeville acts and eight reels of firSt-run feature pictures.
 The bill will include the "Old Sol- dier Fiddlers," a quartet of civil war veterans and soldier of today, who will present a rouslng patriotic nnni- Der. Camille Personi, the great French star, in an operetta, Butterfly Love-; the Gliding O'Mearas in modern danceSf Fennell ana tyson In OuQ Dlis of musical comedy, and Grinnell ana Esther in a novelty comedy act A fes- ture photoplay. "Forget-me-not," with Kitty Gordon in the leading role, Is also included in the bill.
 While all the acts are of high character the topliner is the soldier fiddlers; Colonel Pattee. and his com rades. Every member is 8 real yet eran, a hero of bygone days; two fought under the union colors and two for the Confederacy. They play old time melodies and martial airs, aui the act is particularly timely at this period. as 1t teaches lesson inpatriot- ism. Camille Personi presents a dainty act. It is a love story in song with a special set of scenery showing a scene in Japan. The number is thor ough1y up-to-date and has made hit wherever shown.
 The other acts are particularly en- tertaining and an enjoyable show is assured.
 The doors will open promptly at o'clock today and while the price of admission is nominal it is the boast of the management that there is noth ing cheap in the Loew theatre but the prices-which never change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
METHODISTS CLOSE SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL SERVICES LAST NIGHT
More Than One Hundred Members Re- ceived Into Church at Meetings
 Yesterday

congregation that filled the Woodlawn Methodist church to over flowing was present last night when the revival that has been in progress at the church for the past two weeks was brought to a close. The Rev. James o. Hanes, evangelist of the North Alabama conference. led the meeting and as a result of his efforts 150 additions to the church member ship was made during the revival. Of these 112 were formally received into the church last night. The others will be received next Sunday.
 The revival has been a success from every standpoint, according to the of ficers of the church and in addition to the new members greater interest has been stimulated in the work of the church generally. Dr. Hanes has left for oxford. Miss. to conduct a big revival commencing today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
SECOND CLASSES TO
 BEGIN FIRST AID \
 COURSES TODAY
Dr. ROuntree, of the Army Medical Corps, to Give Instruc-
 tiOnS to Wemen

The second class in first aid work of Birmingham women will meet at o'clock this afternoon in the rooms of the Bir- mingham Civic association on the top floor of the Jefferson County bank build- ng. pr. w. S. Rountree, the pioneer in first aid work and recognized by the fed eral government as one of it's mos ef- ficient teachers, will be in charge of the classes. The first class has just con- Ileted the course and will receive cSrtifi- cates. It Is expected that a ia-gs num- Der of women of the city will attend. Dr. Rountree Is an officer in the Medical Reserve corps of the United States army. anG may be called back into the sclyice within short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
CAPT. WHITE TO SPEAK ON FARM SITUATION
Will Discuss the Food Problems at
 Inglenook Meeting Tonight

Capt. Frank s. White will deliver an address at the Inglenook school tonight on the need for diversified and improved farming conditions and the serious food shortage which is threatening the coun- try with prohibitive prices. The people of Inglenook. together with the other parts of Jefferson county and the state, are keenly interested in the situation and it is expected that a large crowd will attend The meeting was arranged by c. R. West principal of the school. and other leading citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
PERSONAL

Dave Wise of Houston, Tex. and How ell Graham of Chattanooga, Tenn, the- atrical managers, were m the city yes- terday. They were shown over the new Bijou theatre by Manager A. E. Schiller and were lavish with compliments on the beauty of the playhouse and the com venience Of its arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
ZIONISTS READY TO
 SERVE THE NATION

The Tikwath zier ociety at the. regular monthly &eisg esssfday adopted reso- lutions 5fashg ssraAident Wilson and pledgng an4ualFlea iovalty and ready to serve with putA sn9Fsl and active cup port ResoiufiotS ncft also adopted ex- pressing th ra itude the organization to the revt. ssnNa eAders in Russia, and declarirt lsa tneY Niere working for the advancel lf 1 ae sAlse of numan- ity. A copy a sie fofiaer resolutions were ordered sident Wilson. and a copy of z4&5Sf certain revo- lutionary leade Ai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
TODAY'S EVENTS

Music biennial. Credential committee meets at the Tutwiler at 9:30 a. m. Meeting of national and auxiliary boards, 10 a. m.
 Reception at Country club for visitors and artists and members of local. clubs, 1 to D. m. Opening exercises at the Jefferson theatre at SIS.
 At the Theatres Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at , clock Night performances 7:9O and g o'clock.
 Loew's Bijou: Vaudeville and pictures. Continuous performance from 1 to Il o'clock p. m.
 Majestic: George Walsh in Melting Jelly Beans" musical comedy
 At the Ph0tOplay Houses Alcazar: George Walsh in Melting Millions"
 Colonial: Wallace Reid in "The Prison Without Walls.''
 Rialto: Lionel Barrymore in His Fa- ther's Son.
 Trianon: Crane wilburn in "The Single Code"
 Strand: Pauline Frederick in Sleeping Fires.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16

This bank for nearly 30 years has occupied leading place in the business and financial affairs of this munity
 During this time it has earned the surplus shown above Its strength and conservatism, well known throughout the entire south and it's ample spire confidence in the minds of it's depostors.
 We invite your patronage.
 w SMITH President. Asst O. Vi c. D. GOTTEN. Cashier w. H. Cashier E w. FINCH Asst Cashier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-01-31

#F# e#9i@-raHs concerning Aus
gHele HeaH, fhe aged sculptor. were
raHt from Paris Monday. One said
Hc was critically H and the other au-
Ha8Heea sE5- marriage. ne matter
which message ue are t9 Believe. there
is something serious the matter with
DE old bsE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
RELATIVES OF
DRAFT TED men
CAN'T Get PAY

Scenes sadder than the actual de-
parture of the drafted men last week,
were enacted in several of the city's
largest factories today, when fathers.
mothers, wives, sisters and brothers
of the drafted men besieged the pay
masters in quest of the back pay due
to the men who were pressed into war
service.
The saddest cases of all were those
in which women pleaded for the
money of their drafted husbands ana
were turned down because they could
not produce a pay check of the payee's
signature.
Similar scenes were common at the
Remingtons Arms & Ammunition Co..
the Crane Co., the I.ocomobile Co.,
the Remington-U. NJ. C. Co. and the
American Graphophone Co.
1t is the system in each factory to
hold back weeks pay Many Of the
men worked up to the day before
leaving for camp SO that they would
get full weeks pay.
The paymasters were first besieged
last week, but informed each appli-
cant that the money could not be paid
until today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
ALLIED DRIVE ON
EASTERN FRONT


London. : Oct. 11-Allied troops
MAIDS strong attack Tuesday south
of Poiran, north of saloniki. accord
ing to the Bulgarian official state
nlent of Wednesday. The attacks, be-
gun after violent artillery fire for "a
hours, were broken up at two points
by the Bulgarian artillery. The En-
tente losses are reported to have been
heavy, while the Bulgarians suffered
only slightly. Allied troops who
gained temporary footing in one
of the Bulgarian advanced trenches,
the statement claims, were either kill
ed or captured.
The official statement from Berlin
on Wednesday said that southwest OF
Lake Doiran "tl1e Bulgarians repulsed
several British detachments which at
tackled after lengthy artillery prepar-
alton, I, There has been no British
statement ON this nghting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
Will Operate Upon
Policeman Glennon

Doorman Bernard H. Glennon of
the 1st precinct was taken to st. Vim
cents hospital today where he will
undergo an operation for a stomach
trouble caused by an injury received
in the station little more than a
week ago.
I Doorman Glennon was searching a
prisoner Sept. 20, who had been ar
rested for intoxication. The prisoner
had two bottles of whiskey. and when
the second was found attempted to
resist, grabbing the doorman around
the shoulders and swinging him
against the rail in front of the head
quarters desk. The blow upon the
back was severe. and Doorman Glen
non was hurt, but did not mind it at
the time. The following night, how
ever, he was compelled to go home. :.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
FIFTY POLES
LEAVE HERE
FOR FRANCE
Headed By a Band Bridge
port Youths Who Have
Volunteered to Join Pol
ish Legion Of French Ar
( my Cheered AS They
March to Depot to En-
train.

The intense patriotic, spirit and love
of freedom, which animated the spirit
and actuated the deeds. of Henry
Sienkiewicz, still lives in the hearts of
his countrymen. Mute testimony of
this fact was strikingly demonstrated
today when SO stalwart Polish youths,
headed by band marched under an
American flag and entrained at the
depot for Niagara, enroute to Canada.
They represented the first of the
Polish recruits from Bridgeport who
have volunteered to fight Democracy's 8
cause and after short period of
training in Canada will cross the seas
to France and enroll under the colors
of the Polish Legion of the French
army.
Along the line of march, from the
recruiting station, 636 Main street, to
the depot, where they entrained at
2:20 for Niagara they were greeted by
the cheers and handclapping, while
many of their countrymen assembled
at the depot to wish them bon voy-
age.
The men who left this afternoon
were in charge of John Gruszecki of
10 Clinton avenue, a former sergeant
in the Austrian army. He will be in
command until the recruits are for
mally mustered into the service. 1t IS
expected that Monday about 100 more
recruits will leave for Canada to join
the legion.
Lieut.. Sigismund Nowak is in
charge of the recruiting station here
at Main street and South avenue, and
is much pleased with the spirit of his
fellow countryInen in this city. Lieut..
Nowak said today that no American
citizens, or those who had taken first
papers, are enlisted in the legion, and
only those are taken who have not
made declaration of intention or are
not subject to the draft in this coun-
try. Mostly the men recruited a-e
either less than 21, years old, or are
above the draft age.
Lists of names of the men recruited
are furnished to the military author1-
ties of the state and to Washington.
Departure of the first batch of re-
cruits for the legion was celebrated
| last evening with a banquet at Falcon
| hall, at which all of the men who left
today and others who are to go early
next week were present. The dining
room was handsomely decorated with
| American flags, Polish emblems, and
| bunting. Some very enthusiastic ad-
1 dresses were made by Lieutenant
| Nowak, Louis L. Haduch and Antonio
Rutkowski. NY
| Recruiting will be continued al
| 636 Main street until all who wish
have had an opportunity to volun-
teer Although the station has. been
open but couple of days the result
so far has been very satisfactory. 81
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
COLUMBUS DAY
CELEBRATION TO
BE RECORD ONE

All preparations for the big ColuIn-
bus day parade of the italian socie-
ties of the city to be held tomorrow
are now completed, and it promises TO
be one of the biggest Demonstrations
seen in this city for a number OF years.
One of the features will be a review
by the automobile parade of the Black
Watch, which is to visit Bridgeport
tomorrow also. This has been ar
ranged for by the traffic department
of the police.
The Italian societies will form at
Washington park at 1880 o'clock, and
the parade will start at O'Clock. The
organizations to be in line will Include
the following:
Wheeler & Wilson band; La Colon-
bo; la Dewey; la Serinese. la Pietro
Paolo Parzanese: la Monte Carmelo;
Ia Giovanni Nicotera; la Loggfa Diritti
e Doveri; Ia Loggia Enrico Carusos Ia
Provincial di Caserta; la Faetana, ell
Il Club Sayoia. Louis E. richards viii
be the grand marshal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
FAMOUS BLACK WATCH REGIMENT
DE- CANADA VISITS BRIDGEPORT
TOMORROW ON RECRUITING TOUR

vice in France and what they have
to say will be of great interest There
il an atmosphere Of fighting qualities
surrounding them that arouses enthu-
siasnn In the ordinarily phlegmatic
Englishman, and fires the British
heart with a desire to emulate their
exploits.
1t will be the first time in the his
tory of Bridgeport that troops of a
foreign nation bearing arms entered
the city. The tour of the troops is
made with the approval of the United
States government.
The reception committee will ten
der the visiting officers dinner at
the Stratf1eld at $3.50 p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
FIRST INNING

Chicago-John Collins went out,
Zimmerman to Holke. McMullen's
grounder bounced off Zimmerman's s
glove for hit. Eddie Collins struck
out, a wide curve foolfng him for the
third strike. jackson was thrown out
by Herzog. No run, one hit, no err
ror
New York-Burns drove a high fly
which Felsc took after a short run.
Herzog was out, E. Collins to Gandil.
.Kauff went out, McMullin to Gandil.
No run, no hit, no error.
SECOND INNING
Chicago Felsch went out. Fletcher
to Holke. Gandil followed, Schupp to
Holke. Weaver struck out. No run,
mo hit no error. s4 sss3,s
New York zimmern1 went out,
E.. Collins to GandiI Fletcher. also
went out. McMullin to Gandi1. Rob-
eftson was out at first. Faber assist
ing, No run, no hit, no error.
THIRD INNING
Chicago Schalk singled sharply to
left Faber popped to Schupp, trying
to bunt. John Collins struck out,
missing drop for the third strike
after having sent out five fouls in try
ing the hit and run play. McMullin
also struck out. No run, one hit, no
error.
New Y York-Holke struck out bui
Schalk had to throw him out at first
Rariden popped to McMulIin. SchupI
struck out. No hit, no run. no error
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11

In the New England states there
are "a 900 subjects Of Great Britain
who are serving neither the land they
left nor the country OF their adop-
ton. or these Bridgeport has q
share in proportion 10 ITS population,
and IL the famous Black Watch has
tts way they will take up arms for
tlle interests OF the Allies tomorrow.
The Fifth Highlanders, Canadian
Branch. lis strong, including officers
and men, will recruit in this city to-
imorrOw. The famous fighters will
parade, and hold two meetings, al
which appeals to the subjects Of Brit
Min will be made.
The soldiers will arrive in Bridge
port at 9:04 a. M, and immediately
viii parade through the center of the
city The line OF march will be al
follows:
Railroad station 30 Golden Hill
street, to Main street TO State
street. 10 the 6tratfield hotel.
AIT city hall green and at Washing.
et0n park the Black Watch will holt
meetings which are calculated te
stimulate recruiting. British volun
feering here has been Of a negative
Quantity.
I'm the afternoon the reception com
mitfee, assisted by the board of al
dermen and members OF other cit,
boards will escort the visitors through
the city, on an automobile sight-see
a ing trip. One city official will ac
company each soldier to point out tn,
things the official deems interesting t.
a stranger.
I'M the evening another parade viii
he held, In which the morning rout'
will be reversed. After the parad
l4he black watch will proceed to tn
lmfmpry where public meeting vii
lrA he1d Canadian officers will ad
<3t 0f these men have seen Ger
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-11
DISCHARGE BURR & KNAPP
TRUSTEE, BANKRUPTCY
Referee REC lvllnENDS
G. Commissioner Hoadley
Finds Evidence War
rants Advising Gust
ing of Chamberlain on
Ground That He Jug
gled Funds For Own
Interests.

The removal Of John c..
Chamberlain as trustee of the
.defunct banking firm, Burr &
Knapp, on the ground that he
misused the trusteeship for his
personal use and for the per-
sonal benefit of Herbert M.
Knapp of the defunct firm, now
serving a years sentence in
jail for his misdoings in the
firm, was recommended by
Referee in Bankruptcy C. F.
Hoadley of New Haven today.
Referee Hoadley acted in the
stead of Referee J. w. Banks
Of the Bridgeport district, who
was disqualified.
The referees decision will be sub
mitted to Judge Thomas Of the United
States district court for confirmation.
This action follows the petition in
Spotswood D. Bowers of the law firm,
Bowers, Williamson and Cornell, for
merly counsel for Theodore RDose-
velt
It was testified during the hearings
that Chamberlain was one of the larg-
est creditors. also that he used his
both himself and knapp. 1t was
n 111 cgnd hof hn 60 ,1,1 mi, la fnd 10
assets as to get back the larger por-
ton of his 1osings.
Attorney Bowers regarded his quick
acceptance as trustee and his efforts
to get the appointment as unethical.
He charged that during his term as
trustee he got funds through the Fair
view land. deal and used his influence
by negotiating to get notes at the
First Bridgeport National bank.
Prior to formal bankruptcy proceed
ings it was charged that Burr &
Knapp had misused private banking
accounts to the extent of between
100000 and 100000 and that while the
firm heads realized their mis1eeds
they continued to do business and ac-
cepted money for deposit from day to
day.
The arrest of Herbert M. Knapp
| senior member of the firm, resulted
| and he was arraigned in the superior
court on IL counts last May.
He pleaded guilty and because OF
his i'll health and age he was deal
leniently with by the court.
The case created intense excite
| ment in banking circles and Referee
/ Hoadley's finding today comes as {
/ great surprise.
sThe decision will be taken to thu
United States district court soon
when Attorney Bowers will argue fo
its acceptance. No Successor has ye
been suggested.