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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17

There is one pntrOIman on the Birmingham police force who Is no doubt this morning considering himself to be somewhat of sprinter. He Is also victim of misplaced kindness.
 He is August LarkstronG, pO- licemun who works the beat near Twenty-siXth street and Twenty seventh avenue, and who is said to have chased boy several miles out through North Birmingham in the direction of Lewisburg, and then lost him after having securely fastened pair of steel handcuffs around his wrists.
 According to the police report it happened in this way:
 Officer LarlxstrOng saw n boy whom he believed to have stolen a bicycle several days ago. Officer Lnrkstrong started in the direction of the boy. The boy started run ming from the policeman.
 The chase led through the heart of North Birmingham. Crowds gathered and gave the racers the laugh. A few of them also joined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
Work on County High Schools to Be Started
 Within a Few Days

Work on the new high schools al McAdory and Hueytown will be started at once, according to an announcement made by E. B. Erwin, assistant county superintendent of education, yesterday Ground for these schools was staked off yesterday by MT. Erwin. D. o. whilden, architect, and the contrac- tors.
 These schools will cost approximate ly s75,000 it is stated. Materials are being placed and the work will be rushed to completion so as to be ready for occupancy for the opening of school in the fall. Ground was also staked off for the erection of colored school at the pipe shop, about two miles from Bessemer. and work will be pushed on this building.
 Two high schools will be located in District 14-A, when the Hueytown school is completed, the other one be- ing located at Lipscomb. MT. Erwin is busily engaged during the absence of Dr. N. R. Baker. county superintend- ent of education, in getting out the diplomas to the Seventh and Ninth grade pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
NEGRO CHAUFFEUR
 OWNER OF STILL
 IS CHARGE MADE

Elvin Alexander negro chauffeur, was arrested by W. F. Garner, deputy United States marshal. on a charge of illicit distilling yesterday. It is all legged that the ten-gailon still found over a garage on the premises of D. J. Poncelor on Maplewood avenue and Sixteenth street. south, was owned by Alexander.
 It is stated that he lived over the garage and Tuesday morning. when N L. Pierce and D. B. Borden, federal prohibition agents. made raid on the place they arrested John Oxan, Pull man porter Oxan attempted to evade the officers by jumping from the sec ond story window, but jumped very near to where MT. Borden was stand ing and was arrested.
 Alexander's bond was fixed at $500 by Kenneth Charlton United States commissioner. which he made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
FAMILY INFECTED
 BY A RABID DOG

Having been bitten by a pet puppy nearly a week ago, w. c. Kie+h, his wife and eight children of Argo, Ala, are un- dergoing the Pasteur treatment in the Pasteur Institute of the Jefferson County Board of Health.
 The trouble started it is said, when the puppy leaped upon a hog of MT. Keith's and bit it severely. In attempt ing to hold the dog; Mir. Keith and nine members of his family were also bitten or scratched by it's teeth.
 Running off, the dog bit five other dogs. three cats, number of chickens and a COW, and was finally killed and buried. Several days later the body was dug up and sent to the local Pasteur in stitute, but owing to disntegration, no examination could be made. Indications of rabies were found. however.
 Officials at the laboratory urge that dogs that are suspected of rabies be not killed. It is stated that if they are penned up they will soon die if affected, and that this is the surest test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
INJURED AUTORISTS
 ARE RESTING BASIL !

Occupants of the automobile that turned turtle down a steep embankment near Rosedale Tuesday night are recovering from injuries received.
 George Gomperts, Sz6 Georgia avenue. 8 jitney driver, who was driving the car at the time, sustained a sprained arm and decorations about the face.
 Mrs. Hattie Stad1er. 2217 Fourteenth ave- nue. south, was resting well last night at Robinson's Inflrmary. She was bruised and shaken. The others received minor injuries and were permitted to leave the hospital Tuesday night.
 MT Gomperts was operating jitney to and from Edgewood Park. His car was sideswiped by an incoming car which threw it over an embankment. The car took two turns. but the passengers were spilled on the first turn. MT. GompeTts was picked up unconscious and brought to his home by B. A. Schroeder. 1A7 South Twenty-eight street. The two passengers were brought to the Robinson Infirmary
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
I. ?. A. DELEGATES BOOST STATE ON
 WAY ID PORTLAND
Thousands of Folders Dis tributed in Northwest. Frank Means Writes
 Booster Poem

The Alabama T. P A. delegation to the
 Portland convention is doing a lot of
 boosting for their home state. The fol-
 lowing from R. L.. Fuller, 1911 North
 Thirty-first street, written in Idaho, tells
 of their activities:
 The Alabama delegation of the Trav-
 elers' Protective Association, en route
 to their national convention at Portland,
 are having the time of their lives. We
 are at this writing near Plume Junction,
 Idaho, on board Olympian train No. l5
 of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
 Railroad. Since writing you on the 10th
 we have passed through the states of Minnesota, Montana and into the state of Idaho, and almost to the border of the state of Washington. We have been boosting the good old state of Alabama at every city and town where even short stops were made ac- cording to the advertising plan the T. F.
 A. Alabama boosters inaugurated several months ago. We have with us about 25 OO0 folders telling the world of Alabama and her many and varied industries and farm ing advantages for the prospective new conner, which we are handing out to the natives systematically with a request that If they are not interested to pass thempon to a neighbor. You can readily see we have two- fold purpose in. visiting Portland at this
 t4iDe- Oui party lS so tHOTOuSHly enInuSeu
 in it's determination to boost Alabama that Frank Means, member of the party, composed several catchy little | songs telling of the many good things. We get off the train at every stop of any duration, and some sing these songs while others distribute the Alabama fold CTS. Here are the word sof one of the songs:
 Come to the south where Alabama lies Young, strong and great, and rich in en- terprise.
 Add your own toll and faith and money, too,
 1 And see before your eyes unfold an em- pire new
 Chorus You are coming you are coming, ] Our faith and hopes are high. There are some spots in Alabama 1 Not yet dry.
 Don't wait to come till you are old ana gray,
 We come to you and show you now ths Listen and heed, take up your bed and walk,
 For Alabama beckons you to come, moi talk.
 l Sung to the tune of "Old Black Joe" I We expect to sing these songs in tho convention hall at Portland. We wiz also see to it that every delegate attend. 1 ing the convention is supplied with some I of our Alabama booster folders. Am in-
 closing one of them herewith for your in- spection. The Wisconsin delegation in
 two cars on the same train with us have commented most favorably on out 1 booster plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
 TO HOLD CONFERENCE

Spright Dowell, state superintendent of education. has called a conference of all county boards of education and county and city superintendents to be held on June 22 in the office of Dr. N R. Baker, county superintendent of education. Important educational mat ters will be discussed at this time as well as plans made for the school cen sus. which will begin early in July under the supervision of R. G. Hewitt chief clerk. Questions of salary schedule based on the new certifica- tion regulations will be taken up al this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
Cuban Jobber Is Here
 Placing Many Orders

Jose Alio. Cuban jobber of sanitary pipe and other building supplies, is in the Birmingham district conferring with principals of the manufacturing esta blishments with which he deals.
 Havana jobbers are regular takers of sanitary pipe and plumbers fittings manufactured in the shops of Birming- ham, Anniston and Gadsden. Move- nents are more or less regular, accord ing to shipping facilities. The trade, however, is of longstanding and is on permanent basis.
 While here MT. Alio also made a visit to other than pipe plants, including those making other kinds of building materials.
 Makers of sanitary pipe report all factories as sold up to capacity for sixty days ahead. which is as long as they care to anticipate requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
After Marathon Race Young
 Boy Outwits Policeman

the chase. Through North Birming- ham out into the public road in the direction of Lewisburg they ran, the boy just managing to keep n few feet ahead of the police man.
 Finally, after chase of about two miles both the policeman and the boy fell exhausted. The boy wns pantinG for breath and was covered with perspiration- Even if the kid did try to get away from him the policeman had kind heart, witnesses say, for he got a cup of cool water and bathed the boys face. Then he placed pair of steel handcuffs around the bOy's wrists to keep him from running away again.
 But the boy had one more trick to play. He played like the heat had caused him to faint, and fell over upon the ground The police man rnn to get another bucket of water.
 When he returned the kid had disappeared, hnndcuffs and all.
 He is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
AMBITIOUS BOY
Taken III During School Examination
 Boy Comes to Town to Finish It

Gordon Durham. young boy from AdamsviIle, spent yesterday in Bir- mingham taking his examinations. Cor don was taken i'll with measles in the midst of his final examinations at the Adamsville school, and so anxious was he to pass to the high school that he came to Birmingham just as soon az he was well enough to take the ex- animation. Prof E. B. Erwin, who gave him his examination, stated that he had made splendid marks and he ad- rnired the spirit of the young boy Tn wanting to enter high school this fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
NARCOTIC TAXES DUE
 THE FIRST OF MONTH

Notices were sent out yesterday to all physicians and druggists of the city by the United States internal rev enue department that they must regis ter and pay narcotic taxes before July 1, if they intend to handle narcotics the forthcoming government fiscal year. Henry Foster. chief clerk of the department. yesterday mailed spe- cial letter to them containing full in structions. A penalty will be imposed if the narcotic tax is not paid before July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
TRAVELLING MEN
 MEET JULY 25

The Alabama travelling men Will hold their annual session at the hlii- man hotel June 25 and 26. All travel ing men are invited to attend. The first meeting will be held Friday morning at o'clock and there vii. he a banuuet Friday night at o'clock.
 All who can attend this banquet arg asked to notify c. M. Tardy, so he VIII know how many plates to provide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
|ENCUMBENT OFFICERS ELECTED BY MINERS

Following their adjournment, the Alabama division of the United Mine Workers will probably make public announcement of their stand with re- gard to the relations between the miners and the operators
 Sessions have been of an executive nature. No real opposition developed tn the reelection of the old officers. J. R. Kennamer, president; J. L. Clemo. secretary. and w L. Harssion, national committeeman from Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the office of the judge of pro- bate yesterday:
 Charles s. Medal and Miss Julia Mae Hiros
 C. H. Colvin and Miss Alma Schmidt. s. r. Langston and Miss Willie Pearl Wade.
 Edward Ballard Wildsmith and Miss Susie Thornburgh.
 Nash L. Williams and Mrs. Myrtle V. Abercrombie.
 R. T. Carter and Miss Estelle J. Estes. William H. Harrington and Miss Myrtle Nan Love-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
NOTICE

NOTICE
 All members of Phoenix lodge No' 9, Knights of Pythias, and all other PvtFinns are requested to meet this ,fternoou at 3:3O at Shayv's chapel, .11- Fifth avenue, to attend in a body inc funeral of William Ehlen.
 l.. F. DUNLAP, C. C.
 A. F. HUMMER, K. of R. and $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
PERSONAL

Dr percv Woodall has gone to San Diego Cal. where he was called by the illness of his mother.
 C. B. Ryan of Norfolk passenger 1raf- fic manager of the Seaboard Air Line. was one of the late arrivals at the Tut wiler last night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
BIZ I'd HUGHES,

Which had the rougher voyage
Joe Stecher. who lost to Stranger
Lewis, or Bill Brennan, who WAS
Knocked ont BY Dempsey? Which
is the harder game. wrestling or
fighting! Which would You less
rather have been, Stecher or Bren-
nan?
After viewing both bouts, 1t
seems to US that Stecher endured
more punishment than Brennan
and that both wrestlers worked
harder than both ! lighters-and
were paid considerably less for
same. Dempsey is said to have re-
ceived 100000 and Brennan $685.
900. What Lewis and Stecher got
has never been announced, and il
Is hard accurately to guess. But
you can bet it was nothing ap.
preaching the fighters harvest.
Some Punishment
Lewis and Stecher manhandled
each other without cessation for
hour and II minutes.
Dempsey and Brennan lambast.
ed each other for Just 81 minutes
and 81 seconds. The III rounds
were interpreted by one-minhts
breathing spells on stools, where
restoratives were administered an(
soothing breezes were stirred b,
huge fans, And considerable o.
the actual fighting time was spent
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
CONFERENCE IS
!. now IN MAKING
Residence Bales for Eligibility Big
Problem 1t Meet fer Proposed
Md.West Circle.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Proposed for
nation or . new athletic confer
encs composed Of smaller middle
western colleges was discussed
hero today by representatives Of
six schools In i've states.
Residence rules for eligibility
proved to be the big problem.
However. it appeared ~ though
this question might be worked out
to the satisfaction Of all concern
ed.
Among the tentative members of
the new body the residence rule
differs. Some require only six
months residence. Freshmen thus
can compete In track and baseball.
Others allow freshmen to compete
in all sports.
Schools with residence rules. It
vas pointed ont would be handi-
capped In competing against those
with no residence rulea.
Many arguments In favor Of the
new conference were expressed and
. settlement of the residence Ques-
ton would leave the way clear for
its formation, Representatives said.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30

gler's headlocks az Brennan ever
was from Dempsey's blows. He
picked at his face and temples to
restore the blood which had been
squeezed probably back into his
heart.
Tho suffering he underwent dur
ing the last series of vise-like
headlocks which ended the bout
must have been acute. When they
pulled him to his feet and dumped
hing on a chair he looked more
dead than alive.
And how the Stranger thrashed
about and struggled and squirmod
when Stecher applied his SCISSORS
hold! When Joe's enormous legs
entwined themselves, python-like,
about Lewis massive body, the ag-
onizing pressure distorted his face
and turned it an ashen paleness
It requires almost superhuman for
titude to endure such misery ever
for q couple Of minutes!,'
No Punch Like It
We doubt that any punch deliv.
!ered by Dempsey or Brennan in.
1icted even momentarily the pair
induced by one Of Lewis headlocki
or Stecher's scissors and toe holds
In . word, We wouldn't swap
were it possible. the place o.
Dempsey or Brennan for that o.
Lewis or Stecher = Particular!
when you figure the money emf
OF 1t!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
CLARENCE SPEARS
QUITS DARTMOUTH
TO COAST WEST VA

Chicago, Dec. so.-Clarence W.
Spears. coach At Dartmouth uniyer-
sity for four years and former AL
American guard, has signed a one
year contract to become head foot
ball coach at the University Of
West Virginia, 1t was announced
last night by Harry A. Stansbury.
athletic director at West Virginia,
who came here to confer with
Spears.
\ Spears record at Dartmouth
made him zone OF the most desir-
able coaches In the country. !"
Stansbury said, and every effort
was made to sign him to . West
Virginia contract. The Dartmouth
Ieleyen was ranked as one of the
P1ntry's best In 1919, and in the
her years it was coached by
: AYs Il made good records.
u lie Spears gained his football
ri Mon ut Dartmouth, both plsy.
ing 2 coaching there, his home
is I'M ewanee, Ill He will sue.
csed 4 n Mcintyre 1t West viz
EiniA,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
OHIO STATE IS
READY TO PLAY
4


!, Pasadena, Cal, Dec. 30.-(United
Press) Ohio States football elev-
en- today began resting up for the
interDectional test with California
university here New Years day.
Grneling workouts under q sum-
+mer sun here have melted pound
age on the Big Ten conference
champions and today and tomor-
row will be given over to recupera-
ton training with q minimum Of
signal drilling.
Coach Wilce, however, claims his
proteges have proved their ability
TO travel at high speed for An hour
under summer weather conditions
and the slackened speed viii now
put them In perfect trim by Sat
urday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
Big 6ReMNaV No\
~ nNExN RoL~xQS az
EoA7tN6 tNsD1
lMx 0ec.JeA3
| in f,ddline without the striking Of

in nddlins without the stirling of
blows.
Back In Five Minntes.
When the end came both Demp-
sey and Brennan we're pretty well
battered and blood flowed freely.
Brennan was distressed by the
knockout. but was not senseless.
His head was reasonably clear and
urged the continuance of the bat
tie. But his muscles and organic
makeup said mo-" It was the only
time either man went to the door,
Five minutes later, perhaps less,
Brennan was a. good ~ he ever
was In his life. *s-ss s-. ~
During the hour and forty -one
minutes that Lewis and Stechel
were 1t grips neither's hands were
OF the other except for = few sec
onds. The supply Of reserve en-.
ergy exhibited by the two was as
founding. The match was replets
with the most torturing grips
known to matdoni, headlocks, scis.
sors, and pain dealing too holds
and arm locks. At times the mel
catapulted each other across the
ring like q pair Of exhibiting aero.
bats.
Marveis1s Energy.
The amount Of energy expended
by each man while extricating him
! self from . crushing hold IL some
thing. to marvel at. Stecher Wal
probably as badly dased after pry
ling himself loose from the Stran
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
BRITISH HARRIERS
DTEAT CORNELL.
E. IsBOY ON TEAM

London, Dec. 3o.-Ihs Oxford
Cambridge team won the cross
country race at Roehampton today
from tho Cornell hill-and -dale run
ners. The English team scored -
point sto CorneIl's 20.
C. c. Carter Of Rock Island Is .
member Of tho Cornell cross-coun-
try team, and was praised highly
By eastern athletic critics just be-
fore the 'Big Red Team" embarked
for England Carriers Individual
EFFORTS against the Britishers were
mot available in the above, dis
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
COIL.EGIAN SPORT
BODY HANDS VETO
TO BOXING PLANS

Chicago. Dec, 3o.-The boxing
commission OF tie National Col
legiats Athletic association, win
submit a new plan. amended to the
extent 1hat objections, which caus-
Cd the association to REUSE to
sanction boxing In colleges and
universities. yesterday. will be
eliminated at next years meeting.
It was announced here today.
Fear that boxing under the plan
offered yesterday would get be-
You'd control Of the faculty boards
Of control. caused the disapproval.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
MCAGO BOOSTERS
PLAY TINT SUNDAY

Chicago. Dec. 30.-The Chicago
eestsrs and the TINT will hook
sunday and play Of their tie
ns q last Sunday to decide the
mpionship Of Chicago heavy
lghta
anagef Frank Leyiton of the
lmaa eleven Is not taking any
nces with the Boosters and has
80 up Traitor OF the Staleys
yaay LEFT tackle. La Ross Of the
umais VIII take care of right
Mcom and AMMAN. fullback
~ nalfhack Of the Chicago Tigers,
1 PAUL Fiske, with Paul Fiske,
~ form the TINT backfield.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
MAJOR SCHEDULES
TO BE DRAWN JAN. s
AT CHICAGO MEET

Chicago, Dec. 50 UNITED Press
-Schedules for the major leagues
for 1921, viii be framed at q meet
ing Of the schedule committees
hero on Jan. 8.
/ The joint meetings Of the majors
and minors win be held the follow
ing day. The joint meeting Of the
two leagues will b held Jan. IL.
This meeting Will pass on the new
national agreement now being
drawn up.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
rINDS new TENOR

Chicago. Dec. So Omitted Press)
Chicago today haA discovered .
new American tenor. In the big
gest dem0nstratioa givea = dagger
sincs CALI cufci sDfang into fams
|hefe In 1916, Charles Marshall,
singing the title role In Verai,s
-Othello." was wildly acclaimed
last night
NAIshall. whose hnmo II n PM
adelphiA. sang IN italy for sste1al
yeafs under 8 Latini1ed mana
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-30
BASEBALL BEEF
TOUCHES CREST
At $1,311L.B
St Leais CsnSs TIN Down esse,.
900 and Five Players for Hsrns-
by-Rath Cost t7sl = fsaad.


BIT HENRY L. FARRKLI.
Omitted Press Staff Correspondant)
New York, Doc. so.--Baseball
flesh on the hoof il getting into the
platinum class.
Last winter whsn babe Ruth
sold for. $15e. 900, the. market price
reached the crest at $7sf . pouad.
But this winter that price Il n
most sausage class compared With
the choice llesh that ID! running
from &s55sto s., 81 per pound.
Leaders, O teday.s bidding ares.
Roeers HornSby. $1,s11 pr
pound. ~.
waiter Mal.n7i1s, 81. 800 pr
pound. .,5s.. .
Hefnfe Groh. $sss.per pound.
The, broksr1 who have eprnered
these prize stocks sre holding out
for sdll higher quotations.
easeSoe for HsrAssy.
The Rip Van Wrinkles, Who were
blown ont OF their sleep last win-
ter by tho price that Babe Ruth
drew, must have been knocked into
a perpetual snoo4e lAst. night when
the. St Louis Cardinals turned
down, an Offer aggregating $780,
600 for Rogers Hornsby.
Five players and $3.50, ooe," the
Giants tempted.
Throw In Friseh md wen con-
slider It" Sam Breadoa answered.
Smelling sAlts svere needed
around the Giants ,iair Whsu thsy
considered Frisch's market Price Of
$50. 400.
Heinie Gfoh IL sticking around
cincinnati because the pressure Of
$500 iron men can't Dry him on
Garry Hermanu's roster.
High Cost II SRal1lkc s
The loud voice Of $lso, zee also d
falling to work the hearing organs
OF George Warrington Grant foz
Rabbit Aaranville.
Considering thee pe3cea, The
milltoA u Charley Cmniskey vii
not - worth coin With ~ c1AS,l