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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
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there. So I decided to wait until another day.
 Near the end of the play I got up and said to John l.:
 T think I'll be going along now"
 John L., in the dominating way that was his. exclaimed:
 You aren't going to do anything of the sort. You're going to stay with me for while and we'll see the town. Wait for me until I get washed up.'' I waited. Immediately after the show John L. and jumped into hack and John l.. proceeded to show me the town. Together we visited half dozen hotel bars and in each and every place the entry of the champion was greeted with joy by the other patrons. In most of the places those who were there attempted to buy wine for John L., but the cham pion pushed everyone aside and said:
 ''Only my money is good in this place"
 And then he proceeded to "set up the house"
 We went from one bar room to another and as our trip continued I became more and more amazed at the drinking ab;i- ity of the champion. He was consum- ing unaccountable glasses of champagNe. But his imbibing that night, great as it seemed to me, was only trifling in com parison with the capacity of his earlier
 
 that night in Chicago would have put an ordinary man under the table, m an hour or less. But John l.. showed no signs of unsteadiness. The only effect the liquor seemed to have on him was to flush his face, to make his eyes brighter and to make him more talka- tive than ever.
 At last we entered the place of Matt Hogan. famous in Chicago in that era as a hang-out for high-class sports. A group met John l.. there and the cham pion took me along with him to one of the rooms where he held a little recep- ton. John L.. in the big-hearted way that was his, had introduced me to everyone as:
 Boys, this is Jim Corbett the Cali fornia Kid, who whipped Jake Kilrain 8 while ago and is now going out to whip Peter Jackson. And boys" declared John L., as though the fact was a great bit of news, this kid doesn't drink any thing but seltzer water John LIS attitude toward me that night was much like a father toward a son. And only those few hours in company with the great warrior revealed to me the many qualities that had made him such public idol. Beneath the gruff exterior of John l.. was a heart as big as mountain; genuine love for his fellow men. It didn't take me long Ito size up John L. and to know that he was a true type of an American; democratic in everything he did, willing to go through fire dozen dimes to help a friend. Rough and ready, bullying in his ways, yet wonderful lovable chap was John l.. Sullivan. (To be continued tomorrow)
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that the United States will be able sub stantially to make good the need of food food in France, England and Italy in the year 1918 because he has found it possible to maintain the closest co-opera- tion with the director of railroads Mir McAdoo, and with MT. Hoover, the food administrator. Moreover, Lord Reading has taken heed of what he regards as an amazing readiness of the American people to aid the food administrator in conserving food supplies. We do not feel the pressure of war in the United States as the English people, according to Lord Reading, do feel it, and the chances are we never will, no matter how long the war lasts. For that req son it is all the more gratifying, even astonishing, that the great body of the American people are even voluntarily act ing in cooperation with MT. Hoover so that our allies across the sea may ob- tain the food which is necessary to sup port the people of England, France and Italy, as well as to supply the armies which are now at the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
PITTSBURG NATIONALS
 LEAVE FOR TRAINING

Pittsburg, March 11.-Headed by Will bur Cooper, the pitchers and catcheres of the Pittsburg Nationals left today for their training camp at Jacksonville, Fla.
 The party included Pitcher Carmen IIiIl, Catcher Willard Smith and outdeld- CT Lee King. in addition to Cooper. Sev- eral batterymen will join the party en route. while others made up party leaving Chicago today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12

The first step in the cultivation and care of the garden lies in proper blowing, spading and preparation of the soil The entire seed bed should be thoroughly pulverized as deep as the soil is plowed. The next step is to make sure that the rows are laid out perfectly straight and far enough apart so that when horse cultivation is employed there will be suf- ficient room for the horse to walk, and so that when hand cultivation is to be wheel hoe. Straight rows enable the gardener to give the crops better cul.i-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
SPORTS
BURKE MAY FIGHT
 ERNEST CLEMENTS
Return Bout Between Cast Heights Marvel and Pei can Mitt Artist May
 Be Staged

Will Clements meet Burke in Ne Orleans? This is the question th3 rousing the devotees of the rin el present. 4 telegram from the Cres1 Athletic club was received by Rom Stark, Clements manager, yesteroa5 answer to one sent Saturday and that the IN. O. Wonder" will mee ''K. O. Marvel' on the 23d insta s New Orleans in a three-round bot n cdr A. A. U. rules
 Clements won the decision on st3a35 over the New Orleans product f during the boxing championshi1 le at the B. A. c. on March l. and
 T am not in the least worrie orse the outcome of such a bout" sail 7j ager Stark, "but there is a O ess a in my mind whether or not we shua longer barley with this New leaas bunch. The hit dog l1owls'-aI th went home bowling. This mat $ a. benefit to send Burke to Bostoi aaav, be. Clements would spoil that ps cuiar part of the programme What ,s want is a real fight to the finish match -.. make it amateur by leaving me money end. I am willing to pi e5e4a- ents' expenses to New Orleans 9r fa purpose'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
GIANTS LEAVE FOR ! TRAINING CAMP McGraw and Kauff Remain in New York-Latter Goes
 Before Draft Board

New York, March 1.-The first batch of the New York National league clubs players left here for the training quar- ters at Marlin, Texas, roday. Manager McGraw, who was detained on personal business, and Benny Kauff, who has to appear before a local draft board for physical examination, will leave later.
 The party. which included several newspaper reporters, will be joined at St Louis tomorrow by Walter Hoike, George Gibson, Arthur Fletcher and five recruits--Johnson, Schepner, O'Neill. Pipp and Hemingway.
 The players who left today were George Burns, Jack Onslow, George Smith, Waite Hoyt, Mike Hogan and Herman C'Germany) Schafer, assistant coach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12

ote ihis is the twenty third chap ter cs a series of articles which Mir. CocDetJ is writing on 'John L. as 1 Knew Him." It relates many heretofore unpublished incidents in the life of the great warrior. The next installmcnt will appear tomorrowl
 A few days after the Jack Dempsey Bob Fitzsimmons fight, which was in New Orleans on January 14. 1891, l went to Chicago. The morning after my ar- rival I sent messenger boy to tue West Side theater with Sl5 and writ ten request for a box seat. John L. Sullivan was appearing at that play house in Honest Hearts and Willing Hands," and l was anxious to look at the great gladiator once again.
 The boy came back a short time later with my Sl5, six tickets calling for an entire box and a note from Jim Wake ly, who was associated with John l.. at that time in his theatrical 0urs. The note read:
 Your money is no good at this show house, Jim Corbett. Please accept these tickets with the compliments of John L. and the rest of us.'
 That night I went to see the show, but
 
 came to my box, greeted me and then said:
 And so you're Jim Corbett, eh? Glad to meet you. Sit down?"
 After more than seven years of yearn- ing to shake the hand of the mighty John l.. was realized:
 Ed Williamson, then the famous Chi cago shortstop. was in John LIS dress ing room at the time. John L. intro duced me to Williamson with
 Ed this is the kid that whipped Jake Kilrain down in New Orleans?"
 Yes aneswered Williamson, T read about it
 John L. looked me square in the eye and then his glance travelled up and down my frame in an appraising way. And you're the kid that's going to fight Peter Jackson, eh?" queried John l..
 Yes"
 Well, young fellow. don't like the Idea of you fighting a negro. I have drawn the color line.''
 Somebody's got to fight him. I an- swered.
 John L., silent for while, asked:
 Do you think that you can whip him, young fellow?"
 Yes, I really think I can.'
 Well, hope so; certainly wish you luck
 From then on until near the end of the play John l.. Williamson and engaged in general conversation that had more to do with baseball and theatricals than with pulgilism. Williamsons presence in the dressing room baked me in my plans to deliver my message to John l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
WHY THE CASTOR BEAN

Representatives of the government who have recently visited Florida have said frankly to the farmers that the govern ment will stand in need of an enormous amount of castor oil for lubricating pur- poses. Therefore it is stimulating the growth of new agricultural industry in the semi-tropical section of the coun- try, hoping that at least S00.0O0 acres will be this year cultivated in the cas- tor bean. Millions of gallons of castor oil will be required by the government for lubricating purposes.
 With one or two exceptions. the men of high rank in Great Britain as well as those who have gained pre-eminence as statesmen there who have, since the war began, visited the United States have revealed an unexpected democratic whole-souled manner not usually asso- ciated with those whose names are con tained in the peerage. This has been espe- cially true of Lord Reading, now British ambassador to the United States and high commissioner. He has gained an envia- ble reputation, not merely for urbanity of manner in which there is no hint of insincerity or perfunctory greeting, but on the contrary of such character as to make all those who meet him reel almost instantly at home. But in ,addi- ton to this he conveys the impression that he is man of extraordinary intel lectual qualities. possessing not only n deep thinking mind, but also a broad comprehensive mind which enables him to consider all questions that come before him as true stateman should be able to do.
 When Lord Reading came to the Uni ted States in 1915 for the purpose of con ferences with the American bankers with intent to secure a loan of $500, CO., 900 from the American banks and bank CTS, he especially revealed himself at the conferences as a profound master of the modern science of finance He was Associated at that time with very able men. some of them representing France. for the contemplated loan was to be an international or joint transaction, Eng land and France uniting in perfecting the contract. It was, however, in great measure due to the clear and concise statements made by Lord Reading that the American bankers agreed to under write the loan of $500.00o.O00 taking no other security flor it than the credit and the combined resources of England and France.
 Since Lord Readings return to the United States he has made 1t clear that he has gone to the bottom of the war problems of the time. not merely those associted with international financing and diplomacy, but also with the ques- ton of food supplies for all of the allies A few days ago Lord Reading was in New York and he spoke informally of the food situation in England, frankly asserting that it Is now as serious as it has been at any time during the war, but that there prevails a belief in England as also in France. that the United States will more and more. as soon as ade- quate shipment is provided, meet the food requirements of France. England and Italy. In this opinion. Lord Readina shares. and he Is all the more confident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
National Amateur
 Wrestling Championships

Chicago March 1.-The national anna reur wrestling championships will be held on April F and 1s at the Chicago Ath- letic association under the auspices of the A. A. U., 1t was announced today.
 The events will be divided into nine classes and are expected to attract hun dreds of contestants from all parts of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Report on Florida
 Labor and Crops
Rx HOLLAND

New York. March 11.-(Special.)- )-Upon his return to New York after a so- journ of several weeks in Florida, business man formerly prominently identified with the securities market, but now greatly interested in the agricultural development of large properties in Flo ida, of which he is the owner, thought he might be doing the administration at Washington a service if he submitted to tho authorities there some of the results of his experience in Florida this winter. He did send a brief and yet compre- hensive report to Washington, chiefly respecting labor conditions in that state. The report came to the notice of the President and it was submitted to the agricultural department whose officers were glad to get the information.
 In substance this report was to the effect that whatever the labor condi- try, they were excellent in Florida; in fact, they never were better. The ne- groes in that state have shown them selves to be especially competent for work in the fields and there is an abund-
 
 that reason the agricultural department at Washington is to do all that is in its power to stimulate agriculture in that state and food production to the highest capacity. The cultivation of many of the food plants which thrive in semi-tropical climate is to be great ly encouraged and it is possible that Florida may do much to add to the supply of food of which ths nation will stand in need next summer and fall. The climatic conditions in the peninsula of Florida and in that part of the state which lies south of Georgia, Alabama and the Mississippi upon the gulf coa st and the ample supply of labor will make it possible to cultivate and harvest very large crops, not merely of fruits and vegetables, but also of some grains, and possibly the cultivation of the sugar cane will be undertaken there.
 The government at Washington having learned that labor is abundant in Flori- ds and that the laborers are competent has sent representatives to this state for the purpose of persuading as many as possible of the farmers to cultivate the castor bean. Already excellent re- sponse to this appeal has been made. The government guarantees fair prices for the beans; in fact, prices so high as to make the cultivation sure to be profitable. There is no other section in the. United States. excepting possibly that part of Texas which lies near the coast and the extreme southern belts of the gulf coast states. in which the castor bean can be cultivbted with great |olr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
American League Lin e-TJp
 of "Umps" Is Unclhanged

Chicago. March 1.-The 1sl ste9 of umpires in the American leas will be the same as last season, Presi ae Jckn~ son announced today. Thoma csartily. who has been an umpire fo g wears. will be presented with a golu asa st the start of the season as a reward for his services.
 The staff. including Connolly, follows: William G. Evans. silk O'Loughlin, Clarence Owens, George Hildebrand, George Moriarity, Richard Nallin and William Dineen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Pat Flaherty Signs
 Third Baseman Bues

Mobile, March 11.-Manager Patsy Flaharety of the Mobile Southern asso- citation team, announced today that he had signed Art Bues of the Baltimore Internationa! league club of last year, to felded 960.
 The name of the Mobile club has been officially changed from the Seaguls to the Mobile Bears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
|b|G MAI TOURNEY AT '. M. GA. TONIGHT Dangerous Holds Barred, But Matches Will Be
 Keenly Contested

All is in readiness for the big wrest- ling card to be. pulled off at the Young Mems Christian association tonight.
 In addition to the entries announced Sunday. Julius Stine and Payne Love have qualified and will grapple with all corners.
 There will be F preliminary matches and five championship bouts.
 The strangle hold the headlock. the hammer lock. the toe-hold. and tho fun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Athletics Plans at Camp
 DevenS Are Announced

Aver, Mass, March 1.-Plans to start the baseball season about April i were made today by the athletic directors at Camp Devens. In addition to the camp team, on which number of league and college stars will appear, there will be about 2G0 company teams. Inter- company and interregmental series will De arranged to start April 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12

weeds.
 If the work is to be done with horse- drawn tools, the five-shovel cultivator is an excellent tool as it breaks the surface thoroughly, destroying weeds very effec- lively and leaves the ground fairly level.
 The hand cultivator is a good imple- ment, as it can be used for small grow ing vegetables and those planted too close for horse cultivation.
 HAND WORK ESSENTIAL
 Some hand work is always essential. no matter how thoroughly the horse culti- vation is done It is good plan to go over the garden after finishing with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
 Bugs

From the Florida Times Union.
 Nellie is going to be June bride.'' That so?''
 ''Yes, and her mother is going to be ''Oh, I see. Nellie Is going to be a June bride and her mother is going to he a June buzz
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cultivator and. by means of the hoe or rake, pull clods and stones from around the plants. remove any weeds not de- stroyed by the cultivation. and uncover any plants accidentally covered by clods or earth during the cultivation.
 It is an excellent plan to train toma- toes, peas, etc, on stakes, or other sup ports. as this makes it possible to keep the garden in good condition with a minimum of labor
 It will pay the home gardener to grow cetrain specialties of which he may be fond, and which may be troublesome or expensive to purchase. Okra is an ex- ample of this class, and little beds of parsley. chives or other herbs take up very little room and provide the house. wife with additions for her table which are most welcome if they can be picked conveniently and at the right moment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12

J. L. c. Jenkins, the English golf who won that great cham Ipionship at Sandwich in >1914, in which Ouimet, Jerome Travers, Chick Evans and many other stars of the American links competed, marched off to war few months later, as pri- vate in the Cameron Highlanders. He has taken part in several of the hot est battles of the war and has been wounded many times, and now he is Capt. Larry Jenkins. Captain Jenkins is one of many that the golf game has contributed to the allies and they all make capable soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
St. Louis Browns Are in
 Training at Shreveport

Shreveport. La, March 11.-Fielder
 Jones, manager of the St. Louis Browns, and 13 players arrived at the spring training camp here today. Eight more players are expected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-12
Piercy Released

New York, March n.-William Piercy, pitcher. was released by the New York Americans today to the St. Paul club of the American association. He played with Toledo in the American association last year.
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vation than would be otherwise possi- ble.
 Frequent shallow cultivation should De given garden crops. By keeping the sur- face of the soil stirred a dust mulch is formed, which prevents the loss of mo.s- ture. In this way weeds are prevented from getting a start.
 CULTIVATE AFTER RAINS
 The soil should be cultivated as soon as dry enough after rain. to break the crust and prevent baking. Sandy soils may be cultivated when quite wet but clay soils should not be stirred when wet enough to cling together in mass when lightly squeezed in the hand. Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the mat ter of thorough cultivation. If the work is properly done at'the right time there
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i Nelson will be barred. and matches will be decided on points should there be no | fall.
 All contenders are confident of vic tory and there is absolutely no dope on | the outcome. As an added attraction, pr. Stark will give all exhibition of bag punching be- fore the matches.
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From then on until near the end of the play John l.. Williamson and I engaged in general conversation that had more to do with baseball and theatricals than with pulgilism. Williamsons presence in the dressing room baked me in my plans to deliver my message to John l..
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-04-23
INVITED TO WAR CONFERENCE
MumfOrd Asked to Attend Meeting at
Which Taft VIII Preside.

F. b. MumfOrd state food admins
traitor, has been invited to a con-
ference of the Win the War for Perm
anent Peace organization, which will
be held in Philadelphia, May 16 Dean
Mumford has not yet decided whether
or not. he will attend.
William II. Taft will preside at the
conference. It's purposes are to sus-
tain the determination of the people
to fight until Prussian militarism has
been defeated, to confirm an opposition
to a premature peace and to focus
the national attention on a permanent
peace guaranteed by a league of ma
tiOns.
Among the speakers at the con-
ference, which is to be held under the
auspices OF the League to Enforce
Peace, will be Lord Reading, Great
Britain; Viscount Ishii, Japan; NJ.
Jusserand, France; General Gugleil-
notti, Italy, Alton b. Parker and
Nicholas NJ. Butler, United States.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-04-23
THE GLOSSY MUST GO

In this time of war he is superfluous
"a waste of good human material
"A Glossy is any person who is just
a little more refined than is really
necessary" so a current magazine
has defined him. The GlOssies derive
their name from the fact that their
manners, morals. speech, shoes and
finger nails are all little too polish
ed"
The principal reason for the cam
paign against the Glossy is the fact
that he defies conservation. He must
have a particular garment for every
occasion. At home he cOnscientiOusly
dons a house coat" he must have
various waist coats and knicker-
bockers. Both the male and the fe-
male of the species are always heavily
jeweled. The female Glossy adores
pale shoes that do not last long and
vivid hats which the sun fades.
Even if he were not at fault with
conservation the Glossy should be
eradicated on general principles. He
is the sort of person we cannot
stand" A few minutes of him and we
want to tear our hair and shrek in
desperation. The Glossy says 'the
lady who drank" or the gentleman
VINO cheated" man and woman are
words too coarse to sully a Glossy's
lips. He never goes to bed;" if he
did he could not sleep; he "retires."
And, worse. the Glossy uses his little
finger-he quirks il out whenever he
lifts a cup or glass.
So look well to it that you have no
Glossies' in your family or are not one
yourself, for if so you are doomed to |
ruin.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-04-23
VI. L. MEN LED AT CAMP PIKE
Percentage OF Recommendation High.
est Among Students From Here.

The men from the University of
Missouri led at Camp Pike, according
to Sergeant Paul Hamilton. who has
just completed training at the camp
at Little Rock. A large number of
schools, including several military
academies, were represented among
the men there. but the percentage of
men recommended for commissions
was largest among those from the
University of Missouri than from any
other school. No commissions but
certificates of graduation were given
at this time The men will hold the
rank of extra sergeants until they are
commissioned
Sergeant Hamilton was a senior in
the School of Journalism and was
captain of the Tiger football team last
fall. He will visit in Columbia until
Thursday, when he will go to his home
at Harrisonvile to spend the rest of
the time before returning to Camp
Pike.