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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-14

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Senator Harris estimates that In the
average southern state there are 500. :
900 families. If each Of these families
IN return for the protection which is
limited at, but not delivered by the
fordney-Penrose measure. pays an In
creased tax of $1.16 per week, it paws
IN the course OF = year $60.32 The
100000 families, in course Of 4 year
pay $50. $780, o0
Senator Harris declares in his state-
ment that no one can show a single
concrete reason why the emergency
tariff measure should be supported bv
the farmer OF the south. Like Senator
Harrison of Mississippi, and others
the Georgia senator believes that the
nlsh priests Of protection have at
tempted to fool the southern farmer
ana having secured his support Tor
something Of alleged benefit to him.
VIII insist that he stand for all pro-
tection, even the protection wall which
tne republicans intend to Construct
shortly after the Inauguration Of Pres-
ldent-elect Harding.
IN the calculation OF Senator Harris
clothing and shoes are not included n
the FAMILY cost. It is estimated thaf
u this bill becomes law, the southern
farmer will pay New England q tar Of
y Tor every pair of shoes he is forced
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The revival of interest in real estate
circles in the greater Ensley district was
decidedly noticeable during the past
week. while the real estate business has
been far from a standstill during the
past six months; building had exper-
fenced something Of lull and it is in
this particular phase that the business
is picking up.
A number Of vacant lots were sold to
prospective house owners in the Ensley
Highlands vicinity and the houses will
be started at an early date. Fairfield
has scarcely felt the lull as property Of all
kinds are in such demand in that thriv-
ing little municipality that houses and
lots as we'll as business property have
remained at a premium.
The new plan by which Tennessee Coal
& Iron company employees can secure
funds for home building is stimulating
not only building, but the desire to To-
tons OF the district. These houses are
turn keep Ensley workmen busy and les
sens the unemployed of the district. One
of the prettiest homes on the Ensley
Highlands was recently completed on
Terrell Boulevard, under the Tennessee
Coal & Iron company plan and will
servo as an inspiration for other en-
ployes
Steady employment in the district
again accounts for the desire Of the peo-
pie to settle down in homes Of their
own and become part of the commun-
ity in which they live. Practically no
homes, especially in the best districts
are occupied by renters, and the few
changes indicate that the buyers are de-
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The Strike Was Over

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
Some years have passed since the day
gazed upon his face--swiftly flying
years that have ushered in and out mo-
mentous events. But however powerfully
they have gripped on my mind, / have
been unable to forget the agonized look
that was his when told there was no
hope.
The man, once a magnificent specimen
Of physical manhood, had been beating
his way on a freight train and, doing
off to sleep in the early morning hours,
had fallen between the cars. He had
laid beside the track the remainder of
the night and was discovered by the sec
ton foreman as he came to his work.
He was barely alive when we got him
to a doctor. who, after examining him.
stated briefly: mo chance. boys; he'll
be dead in 30 minutes. Although fully
conscious, the man was unable to speak.
but as the physician turned away to pre-
pare something to relieve his pain, he
made a feeble Effort to get at the in
side pocket of his jumper. We opened
his coat and found a letter in an en-
velope, but it bore no address. AS the
dying man seemed to wish us to read
the letter. we did so. but found not a
word that would indicate the identity OF
her for whom 1t was intended. In a
hand that showed the writer to have
been possessed of fair education, he
had written:
Darling Wife: / am still on the go.
have so far been unable to locate work,
but hope and trust to have better news
for you soon. 1t would have been much
better for US all If had started earlier
while we still had some money left. How
ever, I'd thought the strike would be
won and we would not have to leave the
little home where you and I and the
children had been so happy Are you
still drawing your rations? Do you know
who is working my job? If things were
as they once were, you and I would be
in our garden this evening. Oh, God!
How many times have / thought of the
happy moments I've spent there when,
after finishing my days work, I would
plant the seed OF hoe for an hour or two
before night, and you would come and
lean upon the fence and talk to me as
worked. Do you remember how our
little tot would pluck the peas with her
chubby hands and say, See. daddy, see
1t is all as vivid in my memory as
though those evil days had never been,
and / was with yod in peace and happi-
ness, instead of here, far from you all.
Kiss our babies many times for me, and
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.LYNCH|NG PROBERS
TO BEGIN TUESDAY
Judge Wilkinson Assembling
Data to Be Presented to the
Grand Jury at Jasper

Jasper, February 13.-(Special) ZAP
proximately 70 witnesses in the matter
of the Baird lynching will go before the
special session of the grand jury which
will be resumed in Jasper Tuesday, ac-
cording to Special Solicitor Horace G.
Wilkinson. who is preparing data for
presentation to the grand jurors. Judge
Wilkinson is expected in Jasper tomor-
row.
Judge Wilkinson expressed every hope
in bringing about the ends desired by
the state in the prosecution, and said
everything would be ready for the
prompt resumption of the jury's activi-
ties Additional new evidence has been
brought to light in the recent trip or
Solicitor Wilkinson to Townley and JAS
per, it is said, which probably will go
to strengthen the states case.
It is the belief of officials that sew
eral true bills will be returned by the
grand jury in addition to those reported
last month, but no authoritative mfor-
nation on this matter could be had.
Final preparations for the trial OF
Sergt Glen II. Stephens are under way
and Judge SowelI will be ready to open
the trial at 1:30 o'clock next Monday IN
Hamilton. Both state and defendant Will
present a large number of witnesses, II
is believed.
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REPUBLICANS PLY
OLD-T|ME TRADE
POOLING FARMERS
Emergency" Tariff, Pending
In Senate, Offers Fertile
Field for Practical Poll
tics of Penrose Variety
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
Washington Bureau The Age-HeraId
500 Davidson Binding

500 Davidson Building
Washington, February 13.-(Spe-
cial)-The so-called emergency"
tariff bill which is pending before the
Senate, that which was framed for
an alleged purpose of relieving the
farmers OF the country, including the
family of the United States $1.16 per
week. or practically IS per month.
The farmer of the south, who, when
made to believe in the beginning that
his peanuts would be protected, urged
southern representatives to support
the bill. has already acquired knowl-
edge, first, that the bill could not cf-
feet the present peanut crop, and
would expire before the production
of the next and, secondly, that for an
implied favor, he would be forced to
pay dearly on everything that he con-
sun1es. The farmer. in other words,
has about reached conclusion that he
has been made to look foolish by some
Of those he pays to represent him in
the capacity of lobbyists, and by others
who hold public office BY virtue Of
his suffrage This is judged from let Z
ters reaching members of the Senate
from various sections of the south.
COST OF PROTECTION
Senator Harris of Georgia. who like
every other southern senator, is a sim
cere friend of the farmer, issues a
statement today containing a highly
significant table, prepared by an ex-
pert or the government, which shows
the weekly cost to the farmer, head of
family of from five to six members,
Of the agricultural tariff bill. The
chart shows:
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termined to hold on to their homes in
spite of possible reverse conditions.
The building of beautiful new church
on Ensley avenue by the Highland
Methodists will be a great addition to
that district.
The Baker School Improvement asso-
citation will give a Valentine social at the
school Tuesday afternoon from to $3.50
o'clock. The improvised postoffice will
hold Valentines for the children and
games and contests will be enjoyed.
Candy will be sold and fortune telling
booth will be a special feature.
A social feature of the week will be
the entertaining of the grand matron by
Aster chapter No. IT, Order Of the East
ern Star. Tuesday evening at the temple
The reception will begin at $3.50 o'clock.
The Bush School Improvement associa-
ton will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.
A good attendance of the mothers of
the school is urged.
The circles Of the Woman's Missionary
society Of the Ensley Baptist church will
meet as follows: Monday afternoon.
Highland circle with Mrs. Wilson I. Bur-
gin, 1926 Pike avenue; Builders circle
with Mrs. r. A. McCary. 2414 Avenue j.;
2022 Avenue I; Tuesday, Helpers circle
with Mrs. g. W. Douglas, 2eos Avenue F.
Funeral services for Miss Gladys Wood,
aged 10. who died Thursday at local
infirmary. were held from the residence
on Eighth avenue yesterday afternoon
with interment at Elmwo0d.
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Bessemer, February 15.--(Speciai.)--
The Grand theatre was taxed to its ca
pacity Sunday afternoon to accommo-
date the large crowd gathered to hear
DR.. j., L. billiard. pastor of the South
side Baptist church, Birming ham, who
was the principal speaker at the meet
ing for men held under the auspices of
the Young Mems Christian association.
DR.. billiards. subject for the after
noon was, THE Lord Shall Stir the
Eagles Nest" In the application Of his
text his remarks were exceedingly
graphic and very interesting. At the
close of his talk he made a splendid
appeal to the men present with the re-
suit that practically every one re-
sponded.
A double quartet of negro singers
from the Jubilee Singers gave num-
Der Of old-time songs, including south
ern melodies. which were enjoyed by
the congregation. At the next meeting
Judge William Brandon will be the
speaker, and a large audience is an
ticipated.
This is the third meeting in the city
to be held on Sunday afternoons for
men, under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian association. and in
terest increases with each meeting.
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
The new county high school, the
Hueytown school, will open Monday
morning with Professor Gilmore as
principal and with large corps of
teachers. This school. which has been
in the course of construction for some
time, is one of the most substantial
and attractive high schools in the coun-
ty. 1t is built of red brick thing and
is thoroughly modern and up-to-da
in every way.
The school provides for practically
the same curriculum that is used in the
high school in Bessemer, which will be
very advantageous to those pupils who
will be transferred to the Hueytown
school from Besseme- High. Over 100
pupils from Bessemer High school will
attend the new school Those pupils
who are members of the senior class
will finish out the year in Besseme
The transfer of these pupils will greatly
relieve the overtaxed condition which
has existed throughout the year at the
Bessemer High school.
Besides the principal and other
teachers, there will be music depart
ment which will be under the super
vision of Miss Bessie Farr.
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PRESIDENT TELEGRAPHS


Anniton. February 1s-( Especial )--Mrs
Fred L Blackmon. widow Of the late
Representative from the Fourth congress
sional district Of Alabama, has received
the following telegram from President
Wilson:
It IL with genuine grief that Mrs.
You have our sincere and deep sym-
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FARMERS TO REDUCE
Madison County Planters Will Grow
Six Acres Each

Huntsville. February 1s.-(Special.)
Six acres Of cotton to the horse was
agreed upon yesterday as 2 fair basis
of production for this year 1T an en-
'thusiastic meeting of the Madison
county branch Of the American Cotton
association. The resolution pledging
curtailment to six acres to the horse
was introduced by Former State Sena-
tori r. e. Spragins. president Of the
First National bank.
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HEARING ANNOUNCED
Florida Commission Will Hear Rail-
road Petition

Dothan, February 49, Especially -
Tho Dcthan chamber Of commerce las
been notified by the interstate com
merce commission that the application
Of the Atlanta and st. Andrews Bay
Railway company for authority 10 dis
continue the operation Of the branch
Of that road extending from Panama
City. Fla. to st. Andrews, Fla, will
be heard in Panama City before tho
Florida railroad commission, March 10,
1921. beginning at 10 o'clock
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PRATTVILLE DEVEL0 OPS


PrattviIle, February u. Especial. Bids
viii b opened BY tho city council, Feb
ruary Is for paving streets and eide
walks. 1t Il estimated that Prattv1lte
will have about seven miles Of paved
side walks and the two main streets
from the city hall to the bridge and froia
bridge to old court house.
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tell them daddy will soon send for them
and once more he will sit with them on
his knee and at night while mamma is
drying the supper dishes he will tell
them of Old Brer Fox"
Here the letter ended. 1t was plain
that the husband and father had in
tended adding more to it and mailing it
from the next postofice he came to. But
his soul sped from his tortured body
with his intention unfulfilled. and he lies
today in nameless grave. The strike
was over for him. K. Lorraine.
Canada has the largest forest in the
world. 1t is the Labrador and Hudson
Ray district, and is. roughly, 1000 by
100 miles in extent.
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Rogers on Cotton Raising

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
The farmers of Sumter county are no
longer asking themselves, What can we
plant In the place of cotton, but what
will happen to us IL we do plant cot
ton?"
The merchants, bankers and those who
have lent money in the past to grow
cotton are asking themselves, not, How
are we to collect what Is owing to us
unless the farmer grows cotton. but IL
he does grow cotton, how much more
will he owe us in 1922 than he does in
1921 ~
The landlords are no longer asking
themselves, What shall we do with our
tenants unless they plant cotton, but
what will the tenant do to us il he
does plant cotton?'
III he, the tenant, has bent us plant
ng cotton in the past, how long will IL
take him to ruin himself and break us IL
he continues to plant cotton?"
Can cotton be looked on as a money
crop when it takes a dollar and a half
in money to grow on dollars worth or
cotton?
"If I almost broke myself planting
eight acres Of land to the plow, how
many acres will it take to the plow to
break me completely"
There is enough cotton on hand to run
the cotton mills of the world a year
cotton crop of 100000 bales or more
will put cotton to s cents per pound.
The Fort Payne journal says that we
are cursed not with overproduction. but
with underconsumption. Right o, bur
what's the difference to starving man
whether there is no food or plenty of
food fhe can't beg. borrow buy or steal
food? He will die al 1.-The same.
If man loses money by the way he
conducts his business it's cinch that he
will continue to lose money carrying IT
on in the same way. If he changes his
business methods he may not succeed,
but he at least has chance of success
by changing; he has at least shown
some signs of sense; il he doesn't change
he has proved himself to be a hopeless
fool. Cincerely, JOHN ROGERS.
Gainesville February II. 1921
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.se;rst 40 February Especial )-Prof.
Ndfmdn Pittman. who 10 spending his
vacation II Anniston with relatives after
sexvtce - ooveFA1 years In the Ameri-
can coa)oOo - WrAng How, China. d.
liyere4 a e11Feeh befogs the membefs
of the 15fot napeigt HasAea elass Sun
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Praises Military Bows

To the Editor OF The Age-Herald:
am glad to have this opportunity, If
you will please permit space to publish
this letter commencing the detach-
ment of the Alabama national guards
men, Company G, under command OF
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Madame de Grandt was AZ years old
when the celebrated Talleyrand. who had
remained indifferent to all the blandish-
ments of younger women, fell victim
to her charms.
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STUDY OF IBSEN


the citizens in the Hueytown vicinity,
who feel very distinct pride in it.
STUDY OF IBsEN
The Culture club will hold meeting
Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the
library. At this meeting the study of
Ibsen's play. "A Dolls House." will be
taken UP by the members This is one
of the most attractive plays which is
included IN the clubs course of study
on modern drama. and the meeting will
be of unusual interest.
Justice Galsworthys splendid play;
Tomorrow by Perry McKaye, and
Abraham Lincoln" by John Drinkwater.
are other plays included in the clubs
year book. The study of these plays,
chosen as examples of the highest type
;ightful.
The programme for Thursday follows.
Roll call. quotations setting forth ideal
love; Brief History of the Play Mrs.
J. t. Slaughter; Theme Mrs. G. Her.
bert; Character and Plot Mrs w. l..
Cunningham; Reading Act Ill, Mrs.
z. l.. Huey. informal discussion, Were
there extenuating circumstances connect
ed with Noras crime?" WAS anything
lacking in Helmer's love for his wife?"
Should man become will and con-
science to his wife?' What does Krog-
stad represent in the play?" WAS Nora
right or wrong in leaving her doll s
house," Leader Mrs. w. P. Price.
The tea which was to have been given
on Monday by the house keepers league
Of the St. Aloysious church has been
Indefinitely postponed.
PERSONALS
Miss Annie Archer returned Saturday
from a short visit to st Louis.
Mrs. Schuyler Harris will entertain the
Southside Bridge club Tuesday after
noon at her home on Clarendon avenue
w. c. Baty. Jr., is the guest of his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. W. c.. Batv on
Dartmouth avenue.
John Malone of the university Is
spending a few days at home with his
parents on Fourth avenue.
Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell, after an ex-
tended visit to New York and Louis
Vile, KY, will arrive in Bessemer Mon
day and will be the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. l.. Mitchell and friends for some
time.
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The opening of the school Monday
will be of interest throughout this
part of the county, and especially to
the citizens in the Hueytown vicinity,
who feel very distinct pride in it.
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Praises for Cartoon

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
Your cartoon OF February 4 was GER
tainly a peach. IL hit those mollycoddles
on that investigating committee in
Washington just right. / bought enough
copies to send each member one am
having one framed to send to Mr.. Chair
man of said committee. That bunch is
disgrace to both republican and demo-
Gratis. and to all good Americans. They
lay concealed in their holes while war
was going on. The only thing they knew
then was when James, the butler,
brought them a paper about II a. m. each
morning. Not one of them answered
present at Wilson's call few days after
war was declared. and ali men, regard
less of politics, to come to Washington
to give him advice. Where was this
bunch of heroes then? They were in their
homes, safe, of course, and this same
bunch, IL war was declared tomorrow,
would crawl back there again. l hap
pen to know a few of them personally.
All this investigation into expenditures
of money during wartime is a false
alarm. Money has no value in wartime.
There is only one object-that is to win
Thank God we had men in command OF
our army and navy and supplies who
were men. not mollycoddles Their one
and only object was to win, and win they
did General Dawes told this commit
tee where they got off at TIE is one
of the many good, true Americans who
cid their duty as they saw It, He is
one man who hope will accept a Job on
Mr. Harding's staff. The President-elect
needs few men like General Dawes to
get this country of ours straighteneo
out again. There is lot to be done
the next four years. And l hope after
March that we will not hear any more
about this hero committee. If II neces-
sary to give them a job, send them
over to England to investigate how Pus-
syfoot Johnston lost his eye I have
been a republican all my life, but my
politics during was is to win. Yours sim
cerely, b. M. GARTLAND
Tast Florence February 8. 1921
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-27
Charges Hubby
Proposed Life
Of Shame Her

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 2I.---
Maude Moore Stubbs, recently ac-
ouitted in Knoxville. Tenn, OF
the murder of Leroy Harth, an
automobile dealer, was In hiding
today following the arrest OF her
husband, William Stubbs, on .
white slavery charge.
Stubbs was arrested last night
ON complaint OF his wife. who al
legged that upon her return from
Knoxville last week, following
her acquittal, she found another
woman" installed in her place
The complaint charges that
stubbs asked his wife to lead q
life of shame, and when she re-
fused held her while the othet
woman kicked and beat her.
stubbs, in the city Jail until he
is able to raise 5000 bail, refus.
ed to comment today beyond say
ing "this is gratitude for you.'
He said he put up the money to
free his wife.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-27
Tearing Proposes NJ
Scheme TO Solve
Draft Problem

Chicago, Dec. 27.--A scheme
which President AL Tearney, of
the Western ana Three leagues,
hopes may settle the draft ques-
tion disturbing the baseball lea-
CUES has been presented by Tear
ney to Commissioner Lands, AZ
was announced today. The two
leagues represented by Tearney
are among the five which haye
fought restoration OF the draft
privileges by the major leagues.
just what Tearney's plan ens-
bodies, aside from a r,ethod to
restrict farming" of players
drawn from the minors, Is not
known. Judge Lands opinion OF
the scheme was sought, Tearney
said. before making 1t public. IN