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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
By SPARROW M,GANN.

Special Correspondent of The Age-
 Herald.
 Copyright, 1921, by The AEe-Hernld., New York. May 29.-(Special)- Carpenter is too light. Dempsey will tear the lining out of the Frenchman's body. If Carpenter lasts three rounds he will be lucky.
 These are the opinions you get from eight out of ten fight fans who have visited Atlantic City and looked over Dempsey and then gone to Manhasset and given Georges the once over The thing that impresses these wise ones is that Dempsey's chest shoulders and back are broader. and that the challenger will have to concede some 20 pounds to the champion.
 Weight Doesn't Count Much.
 The trouble with dope of this sort is that superior weight and build do not necessarily mean that one fighter can beat another. Speed, hitting power, endurance
  battle between two heavyweights. A difference of Is or 20 pounds in itself is nothing upon which to base odds; it does not even make a betting proposition It most cer- tainly does not in a 12-round fight.
 Taking Carpenter and studying his build closely, as the writer did yesterday, the one great conviction is that the Frenchman is true heavyweight. His arms and shoul- ders are built for hitting, and his chest, while not so deep or broad as Dempseys, is a perfectly good chest. His legs are strongly con- structed and so springy that Car pentier, when sparring or shadow boxing, leaps about the ring like an antelope.
 His Fastest Foe.
 Dempsey beyond a quartion has never fought so fast a man as the Frenchman, nor has he tackled a fighter who knew as much about scientific boxing. So this fight, mark my word is going to be de- cided not on the matter of weight, but upon speed and hitting. Demp sey, without a doubt, will aim to do his fighting in close. Carpen- tiers scheme vii be to fight the battle not as Jack would like to have 1t fought but as he himself wishes to conduct it. If the Frenchman is somewhat faster than the champion, then prob ably he will be able to dictate the terms of the encounter. What they will be is, of course, a mystery. but 1t Is a good bet that Georges is not going to do any more in- fighting than he can help.
 Carp's Probable Scheme.
 In all probability his scheme will be the weave in and out. dancing, side stepping, ducking, hitting and getting away-in short, making as much of fool of Dempsey in 12 rounds as he can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
URGES CENTRALIZED
 AVIATION CONTROL
Only Way to Prevent Repetition of Fatal Accidents, Says
 General Mitchell
By Associated Press

Washington, May 29.-Centralized control of all aerial activities under the direction of experienced flyers should be the first step taken to pre- vent the indefinite repetition of such accidents as the crash of the army Curtiss Eagle ambulance plane near here yesterday, in the opinion of Brig adler General Mitchell, assistant chief of the army air service.
 Tt remains for us to seek out the lesson in this terrible affair and profit by it that more precious lives may not be sacrificed" said General Mitch ell. '"To my mind the lesson is ob- vious. These accidents, costly in lives to a greater or loss degree, have not been uncommon and they will continue to occur until we centralize the control of aviation and place that control in the hands of men who are themselves flyers and familiar with the problems and dangers of the air game"
 The first step that should be taken after the establishment of the cen- tralized air control, he said should be the mapping out and the proper mark ing of regular air routes and the or ganization of an efficient radio serv- ice to furnish flying directions and meteorological data to planes while they are in the air.
 Tt must be remembered" the off cer said, that from the time the big Eagle plane left Langley Field for Boiling Field, although there were ter rife storms all around Washington and in its path, there was no establi shed way by which warning could be sent to the pilot to tell that he was driving his ship toward danger. In my opinion Lieutenant Ames was Tn the midst of the storm before he real ized it's extent Had there been such a radio service to warn him of the area and intensity of the storm, he could easily have turned away from it"
 General Mitchell would also enlist the service of the thousands of Boy Scouts through the country in helping to mark air fields and routes and gather data for fliers
 "The accident is the worst in the history of aviation in this country either civil or military General Mt cbel1 declared. There have been worse crashes in Europe I believe, but in all the annals of flying in the United States. I cannot recall an accident that caused such a loss of life. or course the risk of death is a thing the avla- for faces daily. The man who~ flies realizes that he takes chances ana ne takes them daily, in peace as well as war. In this case, the loss of life Is all the more deplorable because the victims are men whose loss will be keenly felt, not only by the army, put by all flying people. We owe 1t to these dead to do all that we can to remove the risk from flying and Tn my opinion, centralization will go far thest toward doing that"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
GEORGES SPEED AND
 SCIENCE MAY BE THE
 UNDOING OFDEMPSEY

Jim Corbett managed to do just this against Jim Jeffries 21 years ago when Jeff was champion of the world. When the two stepped into the ring it seemed a crime to sit by and let "Gentleman Jim" take the licking apparently in store for him. Corbett for six months before the fight had been taking the best of care of himself and training as he had never trained before. He had to, for he was getting too old in life, for his championship days had not been any too conservative.
 Corbett Did It.
 But he did go into the ring in good shape, and for 22 rounds he made the champion look silly. In the twenty third Corbett suddenly pulled up, a whitness coming over his face. Billy Delaney, Tommy Ryan and others in Jeff's corner, yelled to the big man to go in and finish Corbett, that he had cracked. So Jeffries waded in with a body punch and then a knockout, the only blows he had landed during the fight. Corbett has always said he got careless, and that was the reason he was knocked out, but it looked to the writer as though na- ture had taken a hand, in that she had called time on Corbett's exer- tions. For when he grew pale and pulled back, Jeff had not even swung at him.
 Of course, Dempsey is not so slow as the truck horse Jeffries; in fact, a lot of us believe that Jack is as fast as any man in the ring today, not excluding Carpen- tier. If we are wrong, then Car pentier might be able to reproduce the Corbett-J -Jeffries fight, the knockout omitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
CLAIM CHARGES OF
 DORSEY CONF FIRMED
Fifty Georgians Sign State ment Backing Up Governor
 in Allegations
By Associated Press

Atlanta, May 29.-The claim tn && Governor Dorsey's charges of mistrea ts ment of negroes in Georgia are cons firmed by the evidence that "only two of the eases have been seriously ques- toned" and denial that the commit tee on race relations is affiliated with the National Association for the Ad- vancement of Color>d People. was made in a signed statement by 50 -Georgians made public here tonight
 The statement goes on to set out what the signers opposed in connec- ton with the situation and offers a series of remedies, among them law enforcement, education and publicity.
 Referring to the governors recent pamphlet, The Negro in Georgia" the statement says:
 Governor Dorsey has placed before us l35 eases of alleged mistreatment of negroes called to his official atten- tion in the last two years. Only two of the cases have been seriously ques- tioned, The majority of them are con firmed by letters from sheriffs solici- tors general, the report of the adju- tant general of the state and by letters from business men and citizens whose standing cannot be questioned'
 Stating that the negro does not and cannot threaten white supremacy, the statement offers, in brief the follow ing remedies for the situation it de- scribes:
 Education of both races.
 Upholding and protecting the purity of both races
 Immediate arrest of all persons charged with crime, their protection while being held, a speedy and fair trial and quick punishment of those convicted.
 Separate but decent, sanitary and adequate accommodations for both races.
 Removal of causes of friction by conferences between representatives of both races.
 Publicity.
 In it's outline of what the sgners oppose, the statement lists:
 Social equality between the races, politicians seeking office by flaming race hatred, criminals whose lawless acts bring condemnation on Georgia, murder, peonage, night riders, viola tion of contracts by laborer or em ployer, and alleged propaganda de- signed to inflame racial feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
WEAK SPOT IN CASE" SUBJECT OF SERMON BY DIR. J. A. MacSPORRAN

"The only question ever put to Jesus which made Him vince and hang His head in silence" said Dr. John A. MacSporran in his morning sermon yesterday 1t the First Presbyterian church, was asked of Him by the nigh priest at His famous trial, when Peter denied His Lord, the high priest then asked Him of His disciples
 Preaching upon "The Weak Spot in the Case" (John 18:19), Dr. MacSpor- ran related the events leading up to this trial, the jealousy, the determine tion of the chief priests that this Cali lean peasant be put away. Today, he said, it would be spoken of as a frame up upon the Master. Amos, willy, crafty, keen, was conducting the cross examination. seeking to trip up Jesus, to condemn Him out of His own utterances under the merciless third degree But of Christ Himself he could gain nothing. His teaching had been open, public. No need to ask him what he had said, when all men who cared to listen already knew.
 But then, continued the speaker, with the prosecutor baffled by the sheer absence of any case against Jesus, there came an interruption, he shouted curses and denials of Peter, warming himself outside by the fire. There, suddenly, dramatically, was the weak spot in the case-not Christ, but his disciples Then it was that the Lord stood dumb, and Peters bitter shame begun.
 Today, as then, Dr. MacSporran pointed out, the Master and His re- ligion have been judged by disciples. That is the worlds way. They should not do it. but they do.
 There, again." he said, lis the weak spot in the Christians defense, when he endeavors by argument to prove his case against the brilliant minds of the world when they would deny"
 He spoke of Huxley, who was spend- ing the week k-end in a home where a noted physician and Christian of the day was also a guest. Sunday morning the physician started away from the house, and in response to Huxley's question replied that he was going to church
 |" I wish you would stay with me- said Huxley, and discuss the matter of your faith with me-
 Mo-, replied the other, I am no talker That's your part. You could out-argue me But I know all that you can urge and it doesn't touch me, for have something that you can never reach with that brilliant mind of yours
 The man of science may be able to ort-argue any of us. but that only proves we are not Iso smart and so glib, it does not prove his case.
 Prove Christ's case by living His gospel in sincerity and honestly" urged the minister. fBut keep the eyes of those who are steptical and scoff- ing not upon you but upon your Lord"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
LETTERS WINDS UP
 CHILT0N CAMPAIGN

Auiston, May 2s.-(Special.)- .)--MaJ. Lamar Jeffers, democratic candidate for Congress from the Fourth district, wound up an intensive campaigning tour of Chiffon county Saturday night with a speech at Fairview, and which was followed by the formation of democratic club in that town
 Major Jeffers drove through the country to Beeson's mill, Cleourne county. where he delivered a memorial address at a special ceremony held there by Odd Fellows of the community returning to his home here Sunday night. M
 Major Jeffers spoke Saturday at Yer bena. Mountain Creek, Clanton, and other places. Democratic clubs were formed in Selma and Talladega during the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
BELL TO HAVE CHARGE

Anniston, May 2s.-(Specia1.)- Charles R. Bell, president of the Com mercial National bank, will have charge of the meeting when the Knights Templar and other fraterni- ties of the city stage their joint meet ing for the benefit of the Associated Charities Monday evening at the Lyric theatre. The fraternal address of the evening will be delivered by Rev. Hoyt NJ. Dobbs, pastor of the First Metho- dist church. and musical programme having wide range of interest will be rendered One of the interesting features of the service will be the rem dition of solo by Mrs. J. c. Stiles, who recently moved here from Chat tanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
ROTARY -KlWANIS CONTEST IS EXPECTED TO BE CLOSE

Anniston, May (speciai.) .)-The game next Thursday afternoon be- tween the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs Of this city gives promise of being one of the hottest. of the amateur games of the city, both teams being confident of winning a victory over the other.
 The series of civic club games are being played during the early season to insure the holding of summer camp for Y. M. c. A. boys, the collec- lions being devoted to that fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
MUSICAL COMEDY STAR
 TOPS DILL AT LYRIC

Clara Howard. the musical comedy girl. telling stories and singing songs in her own original manner, is one of the big attractions among the five acts of Keith vaudeville at the Lyric thea tre for the first part of the week.
 Following the headliner will be the Dawson sisters, assisted by Al Trahas at the piano, in musical skit called "Who Do You Love- The third aci will be T Gotta Have Meat" a comedy act which is said to contain many laughs. Alfred Latch, billed as the worlds greatest animal actor, in "Ths Pensive Pup" is also said to be very entertaining. Cross and Santor0 ex- ponents of physical culture, will com plete the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
AGITAT0R IS WHIPPED,
 TARRED AND FEATHERED
By Associated Press

New York, May 29.-Buouck White. radical agitator and founder of the church of social revolution was drag ged from his home near Marlboro, N. T., last Monday night. horsewhipped then tarred and feathered, the New York Herald says this morning.
 A group of Whites neighbors visited the punishment on him for alleged harsh treatment of his bride of five weeks, a young French girl. She is now seeking an annulment of the marriage
 Although white denied the tarring and feathering he admitted that d
 gang Of city toughs" had handled him roughly. taking him miles away in an automobile and forced him to walk home in his bare feet after ex- tractins promise to treat his wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
COMPANY TAXES OVER
 ANNIST0N THEATRES

Anniston, May 2s,-(Special )-The Anniston Enterprises Saturday after noon closed q deal for the taking over of the Strand, Noble and Theato thea tres, the company having had control of the Lyric and Savoy for the past two years.
 The new concern is a subsidiary of the s. A. Lynch Enterprises, which operates the largest chain of theatres in the south. All of the shows of the city will be operated under the man. agement of Mai I. c. Holloway, who came to Anniston five months ago from Atlanta to assume control of the two houses. Major Holloway announced that the accepted standard would be carried out In the future conduct of the local play houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
THE. POETS CAME
By MRS. P. A, HOLLEY

(Poets of the Writers clubs of Ala- bama, assembled in Birmingham, April, 192).
 From the north and the south, the
 east and west
 Of this fair land of here we rest, That spreads it's calm and shining
 breast
 Like fair Hesperian groves of old, And woo'ed the Warrior, proud and
 bold
 The poets came, They sang of the storm bursts of the
 heart
 When life is like a storm tossed sea, When angels weep and lovers part, And evil seems the powers that be!' Of winters frosts and sleeping flowers, Of summers glad Elysian bowers, And of every lovely thing that be In earth and air, and sky and sea! Daughters of the Gods, whose won
 drous art
 Enraptures and enthralls the heart! From beyond the stars, of high, ini-
 mortal birth,
 Divinest gift to cheer the earth! Thus may you find, as life's changing
 seasons roll. Some true Alabama" of the soul! And so we bid you God-speed. Birmingham, May 2, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
THREE NURSES GRADUATE

.Anniston. May 29.-(Special.)- )-Grad- uation exercises for three popular nurses. Misses Roxie Wyatt, Pearl Mer- Till and Lillian Field, were held at St. Luke hospital Saturday night about 75 local people assembling for the inter esting occasion. The address for the occasion was delivered by Rev. Leon M. Latimer. and the diplomas for the graduates were presented by Dr. Thom l. as F. Huey, president of the Hospital association. Miss Wyatt will leave soon for a vacation trip of a month. but Miss Merrill and Miss Field will remain here for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
TO TAKE CHARGE OCTOBER I

Fort Payne, May 29.-(Special.)- Prof. Chester J. Allen, newly elected county superintendent of education, will take charge of the office on Octo- Der 1, according to announcement made by J. M. Tucker, the retiring superin- tendent, who is also secretary of the county board of education, which elect ed MT. Allen at its meeting held in the Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
pIGFORD OFF OR EUROPE

Meridian, Miss, May 30.-(Special)- w. F. Pigford, representa- the Meri- dian Rotary club, has left for New Ycrk, where he will sail on June 1 for Edinburg, Scotland where he will at- tend International Rotary convention. MT Pigford who is a a prominent To- cal retail grocer. will attend the con- yention of the retail grogers of the United States. which will be held in London, and also attend the conven- tion of the French grocers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
ADJUSTMENTS By EsTELLE BETHEA HALE
ALL-STAR BILL OPENS
 AT LOEW'S BIJOU TO-DAY

ALL-STAH BILL OPENS
 AT LOEW'S BIJOU TO-DAY
 Marco and company open the bill at Loew's Bipou for the first of the week with an eccentric display of dexterity, manipulations and illustrations. Next is Gotten Allen and May Moore, in a delightful breeze from the musical shows. Comedy, dances and popular song selections make up their offering. Occupying the middle position is Ham, ilton Walton, styled. the prince of entertainers" with songs, stories, mimicry and immitations.
 Roy Gordon and Nell Healy have a clever satire on married life that they call "Wedded Bliss" The Four Cast ing Lloyds will close the bill with a series of sensational leaps and aerial feats.
 Milton Stills will appear in the film story, The Little Fool" screen adaptation of Jack Londons famous story. The Little Lady of the Big House."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
BENEFITED BY SCHOOL

Moulton, May Special. Julia Bryant, the little granddaughter of MT, and Mrs. Going Windham of Moulton. has returned from the Deaf and Dumb institute at Talladega, where she has been for the past session. The child is very bright Syear-old, and is a striking evidence of what the institute can accomplish for the unfortunate deaf and dumb; through her grand parents, those having an interest in such work have planned that five or six more such children of the county may have the advantages of the school next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
INJURIES PROVE EATAL
Prominent Selma Dentist Dies of Wounds Sustained When Tran
 Hits Automobile

Selma, May -(SpeciaL)--Dr. J. C.. Wilkinson, prominent retired dentist died in a hospital here this afternoon as d result of injuries sustained when his automobile was struck by an l.. & N. train just outside the city yes terday morning. pr. Wilkinson was for years a practicing dentist here, but retired sereval years ago and moved to Burnsville, where he had been liV- ing up to few months ago, when he returned to Selma to make his home. He is survived by his widow. The body will be sent to Marion, where in- torment will be made tomorrow morn- ing at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
WANT JEFFERSON MANSON

Richmond, Va, May 29.-Prominent Virginia women have organized to ob- tain an option on Monticello, the bluh- place of Thomas Jefferson, to forestall purchase of the historic mansion and plot by the government. A charter has been obtained under the name of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
TRITcK MOVING OUT

Meridian. Miss May Special )- The schedule of carload truck ship ments have been announced by County Agent J. B. Hewerrton. On Monday, May 30. a carload of cabbage will be skipped; Tuesday, carload of potatoes, and Wednesday, carload of cabbage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30

There is legend of a tribe of Indians who fled from a relentless foe to the forests of the southwest. Weary of travel, worn, they reached d noble river flowing through beautiful country. The chief of the band struck his tent pole in the ground and exclaimed: Alabama! Here we rest!' Ala bama signifies in the Indian Ian guage,s Here we rest" hence the name of the state and river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
pIan Now for Your Vacation

The Nashville. Chattanooga & St. Louis railway has issued a handsomely summer booklet, entitled "Cool Mountains of Tennessee. Mont eagle and Sewanee." A region of beau tiful mountains and valleys. numerous streams. Ea>y to reach and easy to enjoy. Makes planning easy.
 w. I. LIGHTFOOT, General Passenger Agent. Nashville,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
TWO KILLED IN WRECK

New York, May 29.-Two persons were killed and eight others injured when a Pennsylvania railroad excur- sion, bound here from Atlantic City. crashed into the rear end of local passenger train at Burlington, N. J.. officials of the Pennsylvania railroad tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
SELMA ALREADY OVER THE TOP

Selma, May 29.-(Special.)- .)-Canvass ing committees of the Methodist church opened the Christian educa- tional drive after the morning serv- ice today and before night had secured s16,500. Selma's guota was s13,500. The campaign will be continued through the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
BIG SUM PLEDGED

Memphis, May 29.-With thirteen churches still to hear from, S100,071 was pledged to the $33,000,000 Christian educational fund of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, by the Mem phis district on the opening day of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
VOTE TO REJEcT PROPOSALS

San Franciso, May 29.-San Fran cisco members of the Marine Engi- neers Beneficial association today voted to reject the United States shipping boards new proposals offered as pos sible means of settling the marine strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
THE WEATHER

Washington. May 29.-Alabama, Mis- sissippi: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday; no change In temperature.
 Georgia: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday; no change in temperature.
 Tennessee: Generally fair, continued warm Monday and Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30
Deaths

Thomas J. Buzbee-Funeral services Tor Thomas J. Buzbee, aged 6S, who dled yesterday afternoon at his home near Center Point, Jefferson county, Will be held this afternoon at o'clock from Taylors chapel. Burial will be in Taylor's chapel cemetery He Is survived by his wife four sons and daughtcr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-30

Mrs. Sophie Wise-Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Wise, aged SS, whose body will arrive from New York at noon today. will be held this after noon at 1 o'clock at Temple Emanu- Fl cemetery. Rabbi Morris Newfleld will officiate. Pallbearers Will De Leroy Jacobs J. Ehlbert, Victor Wertheimer, Leonard Wetheimer, Howard Loeb and Edwin Woil. Johns is in charge.