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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
ID DISCUSS PLANS
 ID REOPEN BANK
President of Fort Payne InSti- tuition c aIIs Meeting of
 Stockholders and Depositors

Fort Payne, March N.-(Special) )-R. A. Burt, president of the Citizens Bank and Security company of Fort Payne, which closed its doors Thursday morning after a run had been made on the institution by excited depositors, has called a meet ing of the stockholders and depositors for Wednesday to take place in the court house. It is understood that the meet ing was called for the purpose of dis cussing the various plans which have been set forth for the reopening of the bank, which is now in the hands of the state banking department
 It is said that one of the suggestions which has been received with favor by the officials of the bank is to secure an agreement of the larger depositors to place their deposits on time deposit and thus protect the bank from a run of any considerable size when it is re- opened The proposition of increasing the capital stock from $22. 900 to $100OOO is also being strongly considered, off cials declaring that an increased stock subscription at this time would provide additional funds with which to meet withdrawals which might occur when the bank is reopened and at the same time lend added strength to the institu- ton.
 Bank examiners who are making an investigation of the banks affairs stated today that they are in good condition and that the run of last Thursday was unwarranted and based on wild rumors which have recently been circulated. It is said that the bank was somewhat handicapped on account of heavy loans made last spring, a great portion Of which cannot be collected on moment s notice on account of the unsettled finan- cial conditions. According to reports, this same situation exists in many banks and many of them would be closed should run be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28

wide-eyed, awake. At o'clock the fol- lowing afternoon young Dick Calardin.- correctly dressed and looking very hand some-arrived at Mary's office
 There shyness overlook him. The let ter he had written her the previous night-what could she think of it? Oh had he seemed a perfect fool?
 He passed and repassed the entrance tc the building. His courage seemed to have completely ebbed away.
 Then. on mighty resolution, he went in. The fates were surely kind! For he found Mary, in the outer office, all alone and busy with her work.
 Mary! Miss Drew! You got my let ger. And-and-when may l call for yot this evenng?" he stammered, awkward as a schoolboy.
 Mary scarcely raised her head. Hei little face was set and cold. Eyes new was ranking in her mind. She would show this man how thoroughly she de spised him. [.
 When her words came at last they seemed to poor Calardin like an actua blow.
 "I read your letter-and destroyed H. she said coldly, her eyes upon his race and I cannot keep any engagement witf you-now-nor at any other time.
 Tomorrow-Eve's Career"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
THREE
Rovs nnd Girls BusY

Huntsville. March T.-(Speciat )-Niss Evelyn Peyton. home demonstration agent for Madison county says more gardening is being done and more poultry raised by the boys and girls of this coun- ty now than has ever been undertaken before. The value of the boys and girls poultry club production for 1920 is es- timated at S31 900. which was a third of what was produced in the entire state in f9l9 Miss Peyton expects larger pro duction this year and believes the total figures will be a great deal larger, al- though values are smaller in dollars and cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Father Looking for Son

Albany. March 27.-( Special )-Post- master T. H. Alexander is in receipt of a letter from W. H. Williams of Wadley, Ala, Route 8, requesting in formation regarding his son, Homer Williams. who left home to come to Albany, the letter states. Young VII Hams was working on a boat in the Twin Cities the last time heard from. his father says, but the latter does not remember the name of the boat. The youth is described as about IS years of age, weighing about lS0 rounds, five feet. four inches in height. with light hair and blue eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
CLEANEST CITY CONTEST
 BEGINS IN ALBANY TODAY

Albany, March 27.-(SpeciaL L)-Commit- tees will begin work in Albany Monday in the .'cleanest city, contest, it was an- nounced today by officials heading the campaign.
 The importance of cleaning up was stressed by leaders from two viewpoints first, health; second, safety from nre losses.
 Albany was entered in the state contest last wear. but lost and leaders of the campaign here are determined to make a much better showing in 1921. We are in the campaign to win and nothing less will satisfy us," declared Mayor E. c. Payne, who is taking an active interest in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Alleged BootIegger Captured

Huntsville. March 2I-(Special) )-Tom Lightfoot. negro who is alleged to be a habitual violator of the prohibition laws, has been captured by police and deputies and steps taken to confiscate a Ford truck in which he is said to have been hauling liquor at the time of his ar rest after a long chase. When the truck was examined it was found to have a flat tank under the bed of the vehicle in which he had passed inspection with liquor several times The tank held l6 gallons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Girl Again Disappears

Huntsville. March Especial )-Hortie Bowen, the little Tennessee bride who has been under the surveillance of the police because of her alleged delinquency, and who was to have been taken to a training school at Birmingham yesterday. has again disappeared, leving no trace behind her. She was quartered at the Volunteers of America home and had consented to go to school in charge of the probation officer, but failed to show up Saturday and has not yet been To- cated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
will Present Play

Rockford, March 2.-(Special.)-The Baptist Young Peoples union of Rock ford is making preparations to present "Rebecca Triumph" during the court week. The cast for the play has been chosen at random from the young mem bers of the union and it is hoped by the officials that the play will prove sue cess. The play will be presented under the directions of Mrs. A. M. Carter of Rockford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Bathing Cap is Blown Up

Experience with ordinary bathing caps that are either tight enough to cause a headache. or loose enough to be of little value, has prepared a well come for a new form of pneumatic cap that fits all heads. The rim of the new head protector. described and H. frustrated in the Popular Mechanics Magazine. Is an annular tube. with a valve permitting 1t to be inflated by way of the mouth. assuring just the right pressure for water tightness and comfort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Dipping Yats Destroyed

Dothan, March 27.-Beat Il, in Hous- ton county, the beat in the southeast ern part of the county, joining Florida, is not taking on to tick eradication very enthusiastically, and recently they have blown up two dipping vats. The state has a standing reward of sf00 for. the conviction of party or parties flowing up vats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
PLAN LANDING FIELD
Greenville Citizens Making Arrange
 ments for Site

Greenville. March E.-(Specila- )--Dur- ing the war number of Greenville peo- pie cleared large field, the use of which was donated by Bert Boutwell,, the own CT. for the government and other aero planes to land. This was used during cultivated and used as a pasture and is not suitable for planes to land on Real izing the value and need of landing field at this time number of citizens of Greenville are arranging for another site to be used for this purpose. Within d short while planes can easily land in Greenville on the field that will be prepared and designated for this pur
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Rotarians on Way

Huntsville, March T.--(Special)-A squad of dozen Huntsville Rotarians left this morning for Birmingham, where they will attend the eighth district con vention of Rotarians March 2S and @. Joseph J. Bradley. president of the club, and former Presidents Eugene R. Gill and w. R. Hutton are in the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Butler Teachers Return

Greenville, March N.-(SpeclaIJ- of teachers of Butler county have re- turned from Montgomery, where they attended the annual meeting of the Ala bama Educational association. The teachers claim that the meeting that has just closed was the most profitable one ever held by the organization. The systematic manner in which the mat ters were handled including the assign nents of the different departmental meetings and the hospitality of the Mont gomery people was commended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Candy Plant Enlarging

NJ Manufacturing company, manufactur- CTS of candies. which business was started in Dothan few months ago, have seen fit to enlarge their plant. They are adding another story to their plant on East Main street, which will practically double their floor space.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Two Are Arrested

Huntsville, March N.-(Special.)-W Cherry white man. and Jerome Jones, a negro, were arrested by deputies last night south of the city in Ford car, in which they were transporting three
 gallons of corn liquor, according to the arrestinP officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Tn Give First Concert

Dothan, March 2T.-Capt. NJ M. Coles juvenile band will make thei- debut Friday night. April 8, at the city auditorium. This band is composed of GO Dothan boys. none very large Tho proceeds of this first concert will go to the Salvation Army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Musical Prorrammes Rendered

creenville. March H.-(Speciaf) )-Speciai musical programmes were given by the different choirs of the Greenvills churches for Easter today. Each of the programmes were enjoyed by the large congregations at all of the churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28
Berries Are In Bloom

Huntsville, March N.-(Special )T-Black- berries and raspberries are in bloom throughout this section, fully six weeks earlier than the average time of bloom ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-28

Tomorrow-Eve's Career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
TWO AMERICANS ARE LEFT IN HARD COURT
 TENNIS TOURNAMENT

St. Cloud, France, June 3.--Today's matches in the worlds hard court ten his championship competition brought about the elimination of American players in the mixed and mems dou- bles. Two Americans, however, are still in the running. William T. Til- den of Philadelphia, worlds grass court singles champion, and Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory. the American woman's singles champion, by winning their individual matches today earned the right to play the finals. Tilden will have for his opponent M Washer of Belgium, who defeated the Danish player, Erik Tegner. in the semi-fi nals; Mrs. Mallory will face the French champion, Mile. Suzanne Leng- len
 Tilden was opposed today by Nich- olas Mishu of Rumania and, while last nights heavy rain put the courts in such condition as to preclude any spectacular tennis, the American showed good form.
 He was too much for Mishu, who could not touch the sizzling, place. ment shots and the chop strokes which Tilden offered him. The score was 6-3, 6-3, 6-2.
 Mrs. Mallory appeared in top form and advanced to the finals by her de- feat of Madams Billout of France, S-6, 6-4
 The mems doubles match was hard fought one, the American team, Tilden and Arnold Jones of Provi- dence, going down to defeat. 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
MRS. H. s. GEISMER IS WINNER IN WOMAN'S
 HANDICAP TOURNEY

Mrs. H. s. Geismer won the women's spring handicap golf tournament today by defeating Mrs. E. M. Kilby at the Country club yesterday afternoon, up in IS holes. Mrs Gesmer played con- sistent golf throughout the tournament and seemed to be in her best form in the match with Mrs. Kilby.
 The interest shown and number o! entrants in this years tourney has ex. ceeded that of any ever staged for women in this city and prospects for other meets and tournaments later on in the year are very encouraging. The type and style exhibited by the golt fanettes has surprised the male advo- cates of the game and shows that great strides have been taken in the sport in the Magic City in the last few years. Next year Birmingham will have the honor of holding the Southern wom- ems championship matches and if the class of play shown this year is ev- ident the Magic City will surely be well represented. Among the most n- teresting matches staged yesterday were the first flight nine-hole matches and second flight nine-hole consola- ton match. Both contests went an ex- tra hole and were won l up. Mrs. Vernon Bradham was winner of the first flight nine-hole championship. The results of the final round Of the tournament follow:
 First Flight Mrs. H. s. Geismer defeated Mrs. E. M. Kilby, up.
 First Flight Consolation
 Mrs. John Turner defeated Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, 5 and 4.
 Second Flight
 Mrs. W. G. Harrison defeated Miss Clara DeBardeleben, and l.
 Second Flight Consolation
 Mrs $. B. Streit defeated Mrs. Matt Murphy, up.
 First Flight @ hOles)
 Mrs. Vernon Bradham defeated Mrs. J. S. McLester, 1 up in 10 holes.
 First Flight Consolation @ hOlcs) Mrs. s. L. Yerkes defeated Mrs. T. D. O'Bryne, 3 and 1.
 Second Flight @ holes)
 Mrs. Henry Gray, Jr., defeated Mrs. w. F. Rice, and 2.
 Second Flight Consolation @ ho1es) Mrs. Ted Joy defeated Mrs. Clara Hayden, l up in 10 holes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
ANNUAL SWIMMING
 WEEK OF Y. M. C. A.
 BEGINS ON MONDAY

The Young Mems Christian associa- tion will conduct all next week free swimming lessons for the boys of Bir- mingham. This course in swimming will be under the direction of Prof. W. W. Abell, and his associate, MT. M E. Penton.
 Hundreds of boys are taught each year to swim in the Y. M c. A. pool without any expense to them, and the indications are that fully 500 boys will take advantage of this opportu- nity and participate in this weeks swimming mee..
 The association does not discontinue its gymnasium classes in the summer but keeps ever before it's large mem bership the idea of keeping physically fit, and promotes during the warm months physical training that keeps a man in good health, active and ag- gressive in promoting his business ana brings him to the fall and winter In the best shape for large business campaign. Hundreds of our promi- neht business men take advantage Of this physical training under the di- rectlon of two we'll trained directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

call the trip off. On a two-bit basis, as to whether the Barons would reach second base or not, 1 waded into his bank roll Friday. Seventeen Barons reached second base, while only six Bears were dis covered at that station. Figure it up for yourself.
 Final Game of Series Today.
 Today marks the close of the Baron-Bear engagements at Rick wood. Immediately following Saturdays attraction Moley's men hop off for Memphis, Tenn. there to engage the league leaders in d series of four games. After this brief invasion they grab the rat tier back for Birming ham to stage a little "at home" party with Kid Elberfeld's Travellers June 9-10-1l. They hit the road for Nashville, after these three battles for two game tilt with the Vols, then double back here for duo of con flicts with the Vols June 14-15. The Atlanta Crackers make their debut before local fans June 16- 17-1S, and then the Barons hit the road to be gone until July 1.
 
 The Schedule Blunder.
 Colonel Quack Smith explained the wherefores and witches of the schedule blunders to me the other day. It has been conceded to be the queerest schedule ever foisted upon unsuspecting league d1rec- tors. Heretofore 1t has been the custom for Mike Finn to draft a tentative schedule and for these to be mailed out to the league di- rectors several weeks before time of adoption, in order that they may be able to make a study of it's weaknesses. This year, however, the tentative schedule was adopted on the day it was submitted at an executive. session of the rnoguls. The directors. pushed for time, hurriedly glanced over the dases. put their Q. k, on Mikes formula, and the dirty work was done. It's cinch that the Birmingham club, by virtue of it's sundry jumps for short engagements, will eat up more mileage than any previous time in the history of the Southern league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

The Father and Son Feud
 Little Bob Baugh is golfing at top form these days, and it fell to his lot to turn in the lowest medal score of the seven golfers. The young 'un got around the IS holes in an St. The senior member of the act, Col. Bob Baugh, who turned in the lowest medal score for the big foursome, was bested by the son, the fatHer getting an SS for the Is holes- Pug Allen, who can probably drive from the tee with the best golfers Birming- ham can trot forth, was not on his best game Friday, and it was solely due to the good shooting of his partner, Colonel Baugh. that he was able to come out on the laugh ing end of the battle with Rick and Andrews.
 prouth Bakes Greens
 The continued drouth, which has gripped Birmingham since early in May, has not been the best thing in the. world for the greens and fairways at Roebuck. The sun has baked the ground and the greens are exceptionally fast--too fast-while the greensward of the fairways is in need of something from showerland.
 Knowing that rain will event. ually arrive upon the scene, how ever, and return the. turf to it's former velvet-like smoothness, the club officials are going right ahead ana making improvements, as the b4 tourney comes off at Roebuck in August. New flag poles are to be installed, hobby steel design of red and white. These are to be tailor made and Bir- mingham- made poles, and the first was placed upon the course Fri day.
 Jack Likes stiff Competition @
 Jack Allen may or may not win when he goes against Sailor Blanc of New Orleans at the B. A. C. Monday night, but whatever may be said about the newcomer into local boxing circles it must be admitted that he's a game looking rascal and isn't looking for any thing easy in the pugilistic game. When it was learned he would get a chance to scrap, Jack went to those in charge of making and urged them to get him some one who could fight. "I don't want a set-up,' he said. Il want to make my bow to the Birmingham public with real foe. Then if l win they will know I'm the goods. If I lose l will at least have the pleasure of knowing that a good man beat me" Taking this tip, and yielding to Jacks request, the officials signed the Sailor for his opponent. And those who know the Sailor and his walloping tac- tics, realize that Allen will have beaten a good man if he can crown Blanc with a soothing syrup wal Top Monday night.
 Nice Little Fishing Party.
 I don't know the Grand Canon from grand slam and about as far west as I've ever been is West End, but in spite of all that I've longed and longed for a trip to the west, and chance to catch some of those large dimensioned fish from the streams of Colorado and Arizona. Octavus Roy Cohen, the author and playwright is planning one of those western jaunts in quest of the finny tribe next month. MT. Cohen tellsN me he is going to Denver, and from there he. with Courtney Riley Cooper, the novel, ist, and MT. Hartman, editor of the Red Book. will journey into the fwilds of Colorado on camping trip of three weeks duration. If Mir. Cohen Keeps losing two-bitses to me, however, he may have to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

Just to snow that ADDOttS gang COUlu be beaten the Atlanta Crackers took three out of four from them which added to an even break between the Pelicans and the Chicks made it one of the worst weeks of the season for Memphis. Moleys pitchers have been twirling without any great success lately and the time is ripe for a few real games to come out of the local hurling corps If the Chick staff is really weakening and the Barons un- cork some real twirling Moley should at least take two of the series.
 Rested Up.
 With the rest that has been given him Doe" Newton should be back in form for a real pitchers battle while Lefty" Whitehill gave plenty of in- dications of having lots of stuff Ill Little Rock last Wednesday, when he let the "Kidlets" down with three runs. If he can pitch two games against the Chicks his portside curves should put the Chick forksided batters up against it. Left handlers have it decidedry over the Abbottmen this year ana Moley will probably save Whitehill to start the series Sunday.
 Yesterday new record was estab-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
GIL MEYERS SENT
 TO PELICANS BY
 SOUTHERN PREXY

Memphis June 3.-(Special.)-Gil
 Meyers, catcher with the Chicks in
 cans last season, rejoined the Tribe today but will not be allowed to catch for them as the result of decision of John D. Martin, president of the Southern league. President Martin de- cided that Meyers was the property of the New Orleans club, which claimed him early in the season by waivers.
 Meyers claimed that the New Or
 leans club never sent him a contract,
 and that he took it for granted he be-
 longed to Memphis. The Memphis club notified Meyers to report and he arrived today, but will likely go to New Orleans. Meyers has been acting as athletic director for the Birming- ham Central High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
Crews Ready for Race

Princeton, N. J., June 3.-The Cali fornia and Princeton crews which meet tomorrow on Lake Carnegie over a mile and seven-eighths course are ready for the race. The shells were taken out this afternoon for the last time, each crew taking things easy Tomorrow the Tiger boat will be put away until next fall, and the Califor- nia craft shipped to the Poughkeepsse course for another race on June 22.
 The race tomorrow will star at 4:S0 D. m., Eastern Standard time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
Plans for Dauis Cup
 Contests Under Way

Chicago, June s.-Preliminary plans for the seni-final internationai match of the Davis cup tennis series this year. were outlined today at a meeting of officials of the Western Lawn Tennis association. The prob- able date of the match was set ct August II, F and 13 on turf courts at Lake Forest.
 The teams from Japan, the Philip pines. Belgium and Czecho- Slovakia will meet in the first and second rounds of the series to determine which team shall meet at Lake For est. the winner of the France India match. wf0
 The second round match between France and India has been awarded to Minneapolis and Mir. Williams left for that city tonight to arrange details for the match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

l1shed at Rickwood when the locals pounded out 22 hits and the Bears ccn- tributed A. Thirty eight hits are no: pounded out in every game, not even nowadays, and the total of 56 runs in three ga mes in one series including a to o contest is something which startles the imagination. Little Rock fans thought they had witnessed the eighth wonder of the world when the Traveller Bear series resulted in an even hundred hits but if the game to- day repeats yesterdays performance the Pebble. record will relegate to the shelf.
 Real Slugging.
 With 78 hits and 5S runs in three games the fans shouting for more slug ging and excitement have certainly gotten their wish and from present in- dication they are just about fed up on it. All Birmingham fans want now is some real pitching duels, which are just about as scarce as home runs were in the days of "Christy'' Matthewson. A 1 to o battle this afternoon with the Barons on the one side would fit them to TT" and if Tommy" Ga; lagher will work his old rabbit foot against the Bears today there is possibility of shut out.