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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
Today'S Thriller

Montgomery, March 12- Specially The fellowship of the Beauvoir club ceased to be attractive for a short time Friday evening, when d pet cat went on a rampage, and when the smoke of battle had cleared and an inventory of the carnage had been completed it showed something like this One member bitten and scratched Che refused to give his name, much shoe leather wron off by membus who trekked toward the state laboratory for q report on the probability of their taking hydrc- phobia; much anxiety manifested by employees of the laboratory because of the numerous calls from other per sons who desired to know what had been told those who called in person.
 The cat is being watched. It may not have been mad, Internationally speaking, but the members of the club are quite sure the eat demonstrated quite a degree of anger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
REICkSTAG GIVES ITS APPROVAL TO-
 ACTION OF SIM0NS
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every possibility to seek means of ei- fecting counter proposals on some other basis. But the sanctions (penalties) which are now operative have created 1 a different atmosphere for negotia tions both physiologically and in. fact consider the allied present procedure the gravest and most fatal blow that could be administered to the worlds economic situation at this time, Tn view of these serious consequences we are unable to repeal the offer, made in London, but must seek new proposals" {" 2 In asking approval of the German delegations procedure in London. pr. Simons hinted that any expression of disapproval would make it necessary for the Reichstag to seek some other man to conduct its negotiations. He sion of his lengthy speech, which was followed by the declarations of the party leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
PACKERS AGREE TO SEND ENV0YS FOR
 WAGE DISCUSSION
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might close our plants would stare us in the face" The statement follows:
 The nations insistence on a return to normal and it's refusal to pay war prices in peace times, have caused the prices of our products in the aggregate to drop to what are practically pre-war levels. This has forced the price of livestock dowN 70 a. point which threatens the very exist ence of the livestock industry. Our own business has been conducted at a loss for two years. but all that time our op- erating expenses remained at the war time peak. Wage reductions, therefore, are not a matter of choice-they are es- sential not only from the employers standpoint, but from the standpoint of livestock producers, who are having to bear with us the losses involved.
 NOT RESPONSIBLE
 We assume that the justice and nec- essity of wage cuts will not be an issue Nor can there justly be an issue on the matter of hours. These companies are not responsible for the day -by-day fluc- tuations in livestock receipts-fluctua- tions illustrated by the fact that on some days there have been less than 1,0oo cattle on the Chicago market while on other days there are as many as 49000. It is obvious that work day of a def mite number of hours cannot meet such conditions. There are bound to be days when employees Will work only rev hours just as there will be days when they cannot take care of the run in eight hours.
 "The standards of hours of labor es- tablished in mines. foundries and manu- featuring institutions handling non-per- ishable products cannot be applied in plants handling perishable products It would be just as reasonable to say that the harvesting of crops must be accom- | lta1t LAI ,.<~If lx h. .ctc n,,1 tended over designated period of time. Any industry that has not established it's working conditions and hours of labor to handle perishable products in season economically and promptly is fundamen- tally wrong.
 ''The basic eight-hour day was not a measure for determining the actual working hours. It simply served to pen alize work in excess of eight hours and provided no offset for work of less than eight hours Any adjustment of wages that requires extra pay for less than 4S hours work per week-unless that work is performed at unusual hours-is an unjust tax on the business which the public eventually has to pay.
 "Our plan contemplates giving the men 4S hours work weekly and does not contemplate reducing our present forces and thereby adding to the great num- bers of men out of employment"
 Meanwhile the strike ballots are on their way to every local union in the country and the vote will be taken next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
May Change Discount

Permission to discontinue the old dis count rate of cents per kilowatt hour and to substitute rate of 10 per cent Of all bills of persons within the city limits of Mobile was granted to the Mobile Electric company by the Alabama public service commission Saturday. This viii
 give the company an indirect increase in revenue of about $6000o year, accord- ing to the commissions statement. The commission declined to permit the change in the discount rate for service in Spring Hill, Prichard and Whistler because the rates within those towns are 20 per cent higher than the rates in Mobile proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
TUSCALOOSA PLANS WARRIOR BRIDGE AT
 COST OF $200 900

Tuscaloosa. March 12.-(Special) At a meeting of Tuscaloosa county board Of revenue today the county attorney was instructed to prepare papers for calling a bond election to build new bridge across the Warrior river at Northport. The bridge will cost about $20O,o0 The state highway department will pay % per cent Tuscaloosa county. % per cent, and federal aid, amounting to 50 per cent of cost of construction. will be given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
.FRAME-UP CHARGED BY RAMON, DYING,
 DECLARES PASTOR
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ments' and shirt MT. Hamon had worn when he was shot, had rendered her unable to leave home. Her son. Jake L., Jr.. 19 years old was in his usual seat opposite the defendant, and James c. O'Brien of Chicago, Mrs. Hamon's personal attorney. was in court to pro- tect her interest.
 The defendant today seemed com posed and for the first time smile l at humorous passages in the testi- mony or objections of the counsel She also removed her hat for the first time and seemed more at case She drew her attorneys to her side repeat edly during the examination of wit Desses who were detailing expressions they said she had made and actions they said she had taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
TAYLOR INJURED BY
 SECOND STORY FALL

L. L. Taylor, white, was seriously in jufed about 10 o'clock last night when he was either thrown or fell from the sec ond floor window of 1S1S1s Second avenue, north.
 Taylor refused to tell of the circum- stances surrounding the occurrence. The case was investigated by Officers Jones and Lee, and Taylor was taken to d To cal infirmary.
 At an early hour this morning it was stated at the hospital that Taylors con dition was serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
Painting Presented

Montgomery, March 12.-tSpecIal)- Senator Luke Pryor of Athens who made the Eighth congressional district safe for the democratic party back in lsS2, was placed in Alabamas hall of tame Saturday. Relatives including Associate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13

Justice Thomas C. Mcclellan. presented to the department of archives and hls- tory an oil painting of Senator Pryor. which was hung among the paintings or Alibamas notable men and women. Senator Pryor was appointed United States senator in 1880. but declined to run again. Two years later during his abe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
Urges Food and Feed Crops

Montgomery, March 12.-(Speciair Farmers of Alabama were urged again by M. c. Allgood. state commissioner or agriculture, today to plant crops TOT home consumption instead of cotton tnis wear. He called attention to the fact that two years supply of cotton IS pe- ing held, while the supply of foodstuil is hardly sufficient to tide peopie through this year. He also urged Iarm, CTS to realize that the boil weevii VIII attack cotton again this year. because the winter has been mild and the coio weather has failed to assist in the cam nairn for the extermination of the pest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
Salvador Cabinet Resigns

Dy Ass0cinteu fresa
 San Salvador March 12,-The Salva- dorean cabinet headed by Dr. Francisco Juan Paredes, with all under secretaries, resigned today. President Melendez has refused to accept the resignation and has appealed to the ministers to com tinue in office -v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
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sence. he was nominated for congress- man He was elected and never since that date has the democratic nominee been defeated in that district.
 The first umbrella ever made in Eng land was of oilskin on a strong wooden frame, and was so heavy that it toos two persons to carry it in comfort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
Hulls Are Seized

Montgomery, March 12-(Special) )- Because the guaranteed weight did not jibe with the actual weight 255 sacks of cotton seed hulls were seized at Good water by inspectors of the food and drug sureau today The label said the weight was 100 pounds, while the actual weight was S7 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
AIRMEN WANT REAL
 BATTLE TO PROVE :.
 PLANE SUPREMACY
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phy, would be Htfckled pink at the opportunity 'of a real fight with the navy gunners,~
 'I firmly believe" he wrote his chief, that bunch of those Sobs would have about as much chance of hitting one of us (especailly if the old battleship were in motion) as the proverbial snowball."
 With a fast plane I would feel perfectly secure to fly around all day over the Atlantic fleet and, let them shoot at me with any thing they have-anything from a popgun to a 16-inch piece" read letter from Capt. Harvey Weir Cook of Fort Crook, Neb.
 Other army fliers scattered over fields in many parts of the coun- try chimed in with similar will ingness, each asking to be allowed to take part in the experiment should it ever come about.
 THIS ONE DOUBTFUL
 One officer stationed at Carl strom field, Arcadia, Fla, while highly desirous of getting in on the fun" doubted whether the men higher up in the army and navy would let the dream come true. He gave a thought to pub lie opinion, and his doubt in- creased.
 "Tm afraid the general public would raise dickens of a row." his letter said.
 Another flying lieutenant, will ing to take fling at the ex- pertinent, feared that the sailors might not enjoy it so much. He suggested that the naval men fir ing the anti aircraft guns be al- lowed to mount them on craft other than the battleship under attack from the air.
 PRACTICE UNDER WAY
 Meanwhile in several of the air service flying fields bombing practice against silhouette war ships placed upon the ground is being carried on. Official tests with view of determining the relative value of aircraft in war fare are being conducted at the Aberdeen proving ground in Mary land.
 Army fliers claim that they could sink the Siggest battleship with one direct hit with a 1,100- pound bomb dropped from an alti- tude of 5000 feet. They contend that the explosive would have such force it would buckle the plates of the warship, making it impossi- ble to keep afloat.
 As to their own safety in air peppered by anti-aircraft ammu- milton, the army pilots whn saw service over the lines in France assert the results of attacks on aircraft from the land were few, and they point out that all planes brought down were crippled by guns on fixed land mountings, while in the projected encounter with the fleet the battleships would have to keep moving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
High Positions Abolished
By Associated Prei

Chicago March l2.-Eight general sup erintendents' positions and four other high positions on the New York Central railway have been abolished under or ders issued by the railroad to go into effect March 16. it was announced today by A. E. Lloyd, superintendent of the Chicago division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13

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 Hoods Sarsaparilla Is more than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-13
Blood Cleansing, Appetite Making Strength Giving .s S4snDt.s sr:.s aa sDDs

food, because it creates an appe- tite and promotes assimilation or all food taken, thus securing 100 per cent. of nouSishment. Thus it contributes to make rich Fred blood, which carries vitality to all parts Of the body and gives tho
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 mature demands day by day. Take Hood's ( Sarsaparilla, small dose after each meal, and you will soon note how much refreshed you are
 how eood your food tastes. and how eheerfnily ycu do your work.
 Hoods Pills relieve headAche. biliousnesA, consultation.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
WEDDING AT
 MEXICAN MISSION

Miss Lucia vasquez. daughter Of one of the elders of the Mexican Presbyterian church here, and Angel Chavez, chef at Donofrips, were united in marriage during prettily- appointed ceremony at the church Sunday morning. Miss Nasquez was attended by her sisters, the Misses Velia and Mercies vasquez. and Ern- est Carley attended the groom, who is one of the leading Christian En- deavor workers of the church.
 The bride was attired in dainty costume of crepe de chine. the veil of which was caught with orange blossoms, and she carried lilies of the valley.
 After a hymn and a Scripture read ing, followed by another hymn, a vocal duet was sung by Miss Aurora Vasquez and Miss Piper. and then. to the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin. the bridal party stood before the altar. where the service was read by Pastor V. More no. 12 o'clock dinner was then served at the home of the brides father.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
BOY SCOUT CARAVAN.

This was the messa ge telephoned to The Republican by a representa- tive of 25O Boy Scouts last night. It journey which started early yester- day morning with 50 Scouts from Phoenix, to which were added more than 200 Scouts from Mesa, Chand- Ter, Tempe and Gilbert. Seven trucks were used to transport the vacation ists across the desert into the scenic mountain wonderland. They are scheduled to arrive at camp tonight.
 Starting at 6 o'clock yesterday morning the caravan proceeded with many stops toward Roosevelt Lake. Breakfast and lunch were prepared along the way but the boys were re- lieved of this work when they arrived at the dam, where a big dinner awaited them at the Apache Inn last night.
 Stops were made at the many points of interest along the Apache Trail and note books were well filled with information concerning botani- cal and geological specimens picked up along the road.
 There was hint of disappoint- ment among the boys who made the start yesterday morning when It was announced that the special wireless sending and receiving apparatus which had been ordered from Los Angeles had not arrived. It reached Phoenix about o'clock by express. however, and Joe Prochaska, state game warden. was right there to re- ceive it. Putting the equipment into a waiting motor car he made a rec ord breaking trip and overlook the caravan at Mormon Flats about l o'clock ia the afternoon. The run was made in about three hours as there were several necessary delays before the start was made
 Every member of the camping ex- petition has promis Il 10 write let ter or post card home every two days. Letters to them should be ad- dressed in care of the Boy Scout Caravan, Payson, Ariz.
 The Republican and MT. Prochas- ka have made arrangements to com- municate messages of importance from Phoenix to the wireless camp Dispatches also will be received from the camp by wireless and given tc the public through The Republican
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09

ed in all the contests, including the doll and buggy parade. All children of the age of 12 years and under will be permitted to enter the contests, which will be under the direction of Mrs. Jewel Le Compte and Mrs. W. N. Mcleod.
 Special trains to the celebration are being arranged for in Tucson, and plans are beine made to care for the largest crowd that has attended the San Carlos day program since the in ception of the holiday three years ago. The speaking program is one of unusual merit, and every other fea- ture of the day is to be of exception able worth. Those who intend to make the trip to Casa Grande are asked to get in touch with the cham Der of commerce. either in person or by telephone. where any information desired may be obtained
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
NOW THINK TEXAS MAN DISAPPEARED
 NIGHT IF JULY 5

Officers Investigating the disap- pearance of John J. Knight. wealthy Wichita Falls, Texas, business man, who is thought to have become lost on the desert near Palo Verde and to have perished from thirst. have reached the conclusion that Knight has been missing since July g in stead of July Is, as first thought. Practically every foot of the sur rounding desert has been searched for the body, for which a reward of $1.000 has been offered, and Sheriff Montgomery left last night for Buck eye to begin a systematic search Of the bed of the Hassay ampa river.
 Sheriff Montgomery returned Sun day night from a trip in the Franklin car owned by Knight to Tu.s son. He said he found where Knight had had some work done on the car in a the afternoon of July s for Florence where he spent the night. He left there early on the morning of July g. Sheriff Montgomery said, arriving in Phoenix about 9.S0 o'clock the same morning. While here, he said Knight had work done on his car in three different garages and then left about 4:30 o'clock for Buckeye.
 Residents in Buckeye claim they saw Knight there on July Is. but as no trace can be found of his move ments between July and July Is Sheriff Montgomery is working or the theory that he was last seen ir Buckeye July g. His Franklin cal was found stalled in the sand alons the Hassayampa river July IT. Int sheriff believes now that Knigh must have wandered either down ol up the river bed and perished in th' dry sand. Five days later. he said it rained and the rive- was flooded possibly disintegratinR the body. Th' sheriff said he would search for parts of the body and clothing.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
Man and Woman,
 Each 73, Obtair,
 License To Wed

Age beat youth, yesterday in the race for licenses to marry. Of the two certificates issued, the sum of ages of the prospective grooms was 147 years and the ages of the brides-to-be totalIed 116 years. James Magners. aged "A years, accompanied by Julia Terry. aged 43, both of Glendale. were first to apply for a license Soon afterward J. P. Holman, aged 13, of Avondale. and Martha Charlton, aged 73, of Liberty ap- preacher the license bureau and made affidavit that they were not under the legal age to secure a license. After taking the oath the clerk issued the license and the couple left the office to ar range the ceremony.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
Produce

mixed car including a large va riety of fruits and seasonable veee- tables is scheduled to arrive in the local market today. The "ar includes Satsuma, sugar, Pruna Simora and Kelsey plums, Thompson seelless grapes. Bartlett pears, nectarines, red crabapples. Winesap and Gravenstein apples, bananas. summer squash, ou- cumbers, lettuce. carrots, Lima and green beans, peas, parsley, iei'y, round red radishes. fresh spinach, green onions and tomatoes. Paul rose or yellow meated cantaloures are now filling the demand Among the arrivals yesterday was a car of Burbank potatoes, a car of ya'Iow globe onions and a shipment of red yams or sweet potatoes. The first yellow yams or sweet potato aS are scheduled to arrive today. AccorGine z to a report yesterday. potatoes and onions have taken a sharp advance. Prices in the local market are as fol- lows.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
HIGHWAYS WEATHER BULLETIN


 Sacaton: Some water in channel: crossing by automobiles impossible.
 Apache County
 Springerville: National Old Trails Ocean to Ocean highway-East muddy to Quemado, fair beyond; west. slip pery in places during rains Bridges all passable: being repaired. Local rains east and west.
 Cochise County
 Bridge between Benson and Ora goon closed owing to damage by flood July 3. Route traffic from Benson to Wilcox via Tombstone, Gleeson. Courtland and Pearce. Re- cent heavy rains damaged roads in places and care should be used in crossing washes and traveling at night Valley roads soft
 Coconino County
 All roads passable: main roads good Local rains, some mud in places.
 GiIa County
 General rains over the county have damaged roads considerably. Have repair forces strung out which are keeping the road passable.
 Graham County
 Graham county roads in passable condition except Bowie to Stafford road. which, is badly washed out Road from Wilcox to Stafford via Bonita in fair condition.
 Greeniee County
 Greenlee county roads in good con- ditfon owing to thorough dragging after recent rains.
 Mohave County
 All main roads in fair condition except portions which are rough due to summer rains. and sections of Old Trails from Oatman to Topock which is rough but passable. Drivers should be careful in crossing washes Yuma County Parker -Bouse- Wenden road in good condition. Ferry service every day | at Parker. Salome- Harrisburg coun- ty line road in bad condition. Vicks- l burg -Quartzsite-E Ehrenberg road ir | good condition with exception of Dr, Lake section which is in very bat | condition. Ferry service discontinued at Ehrenberg account high water | Quartzsite-Ca Dome-Dome roat in good condition. Gila river dry a Dome. Yuma-Dome-W Ante | lope Hill road in fair condition Antelope Hill-Texas Hill-Palomas il i poor condition Dome-Castle Dome Deep Wells Palomas road in fair condition. Wellton- -Mohawk-Az Sentinel road in poor condition ! Heavy sand at Pembroke Rock. | road east of Stanwix.
 ROBERT c. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
WILSON P. I. \. IN
 REGULAR MEETING

Community singing was a feature of the last meeting of the Will Lon Parent Teacher association. one of the most enjoyable of the summer. Mrs. NJ. T. Phelps. president of the local council, and Mrs. Leeper. pub licity agent for the state association, were guests.
 Regret was voiced by members of the association at the loss of Miss Maude Stroud and Miss Eugenia Fox. who have taught in the Wilson school several years Both have left for the Hawaiian Island, where they will teach Before their departure they were given surprise party at the home of Mrs. Fred W. Smith, and each was presented with handsome
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
WATER REPORT
WEATHER FORECAST

Arizona: Fair west, unsettled east portion Tuesday; warmer northwest and extreme northeast portions; Wednesday partly cloudy.
 New Mexico: Unsettled Tuesday, probably showers north portion, warmer northwest portion; Wednes- day probably fair.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09

ARIZONA LODGE NO. ?, F. A. and A. M., will confer Third E X X Degree at 3 p. m. today in
 Masonic Hall Visiting breth- ren cordially invited.
 1t c. J. HAMMONs, W. M.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09
OBITUARIES
Hix James Welch

Hix James Welch
 Funeral services for Hix James Welch will be held at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from the chapel of A. L, Moore and Son. The Masonic order will have charge of the serv- fees. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-09

letter opener made of Arizona cop per.
 The next meeting of the association will be held August 12 at the home of Mrs. C. C. Black on Wilson road between the Tempe and Henshaw roads