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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
TAYLOR TELLS OF SPIRITIsM
University Professor Says Expert
ments Command Attention.

Prof. 4. ". TAYLOR. in a talk Monday
night at the Bible College, gave a de-
scription Of what the great physicists,
including Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir William
Crooks, Sir William Barnett and Prof
W. J. Crawford. are doing in their ex-
perimenls in the field Of spiriiism. Pro-
ies-or TAYLOR said that they have moth
ing in common with the cult which Is
commonly known as spiritualism, but
they approach the matter from the sci-n-
iiiic viewpoint.
These men, said Professor Taylor,
are each Of them scientifically cen
yinced that they nave communicated with
the dead, vet none Of them are dogmatic
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
Agricultural History
Marvellous, Says Dean Mumford

An article entitled "A Century Of Mis-.
souri Agriculture written by F. B. Mum
ford, dean Of the College of Agriculture,
appeared in the Missouri Historical Re
view for January.
In it he says that the French were the
FIRST Missouri farmers. They had settled
IN the eastern part Of the state and
land grants were made TO thens by the
governor, usually along streams and in
iauably near a spring The most com
mon plan Of settlement was an allotment
TO each farmer Of a building lot in Il
village with land adjacent in the coun-
Try. The land was granted without pc
cuniary returns of any kind.
The implements used were simple. The
most important was an axe made by a
local blacksmith. The plow was con
strucied Of wood by a carpenter, except
the point, which was fashioned Of iron.
Grain was cut with sickle, after which
il was threshed with fail Moving Of
products 10 market was accomplished BY
'so-whetled carts. The wheat and corn
Tor family use waz carried on horseback
20 water or holae power mill.
The pioneer American farmer came To
Missouri in 1926 from OHIO, Kentucky.
Pennsylvania and Virginia. lie support
ed his family by hunting and primitive
agriculture. A log house was Construct
ed. The floors, if any. we're made from
split logs, from hickory or ash, and the
chimney was made Of stones daubed with
mud
At % cents a day for labor. one acre
Of land could be cleared for 50 and the
initial cost was sl.25.
Deer, wild turkey, rabbits, a few bears
and many wolves were found in Mis-
souH. A l5-pound turkey only cost l21a
cents. Board and lodging could be had
for 81 4 week.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
FATE OF PARTY
IS UNDECIDED
Delegates of National Woman's
Organization Meet to De-
termine Future Course.

B. United prevs.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IG.-Americar
Nomens representatives convened her,
yesterday to answer officially the Gues
non; Where DO We 60 from here?"
After preliminary ceremonies, at which
monument to three pioneers Of the sui
frage movement was unveiled at the Cap.
iiol, the National Woman's Party open.
8 three-day convention 10 determine the
par;v's future course. whether il dissolve
or continue; and, if it elects 10 continue
plan its program.
The executive committee and advisory
council has a report to present, mapping
out 4 scheme Of international influence
II hopes the convention will adopt Con
spicuous among the recommendations j.
pledge that the organization win pro
tect womens rights in any international
government THAT NAV be established. IN
America. the resolutions declare. the
party will strive 10 eliminate inequalities
and legal determinations remaining
against American women.
Among routine reports before the frs,
day's business wss that Of Miss Sue
White, Nashville. Tenn. chairman Of the
research department, on an extensive
survey she has conducted in the last
few aaonihs into Determinations revealed
in lega' codes and practices Of many
states. The report Is expected to furnish
data for the basis Of large part Of the
body's future activities in making wom-
en- in all things Sac political and legal
equals Of men.
Among the reports Of various depart
ments, too. is expected to rccur the Pre-
posal that d new cabinet position be
created for womln member to iosk ai
ter certain interests Of women. Women
leaders in child welfare and community
service are scheduled to address the con
yeniion.
The evening before the final days scs-
sions, partisan groups viii be given their
opportunity to tell the convention what
they have 90 offer 10 women. Simeon D.
Fess. Ohio. will speak for Republican
men; Miss Alice Robertson, Oklahoma.
newly-elccicl congress-woman, for the
Republican women. Ms. Charles VII
lamS. national yice-chairman fer the
Democratic party; Coneressman-elecj
Never Lcndon, New York. for Social
isis: Duncan Mcdonald. for the Farmer
LSbor party, and J. A. II. Hopkins for
the Committee of 49,
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

The early pioneer expended nothing
for clothing. lie made his boots and his
wife made his clothing. There was prac-
tically no money in circulation. 1t was
only needed for paying taxes, but govern,
menl land was exempt from taxes for five
years.
Corn Was planted in a primitive man
ner. The land was marked off with a
homemade marker, and the grain planted
by hand, with the use Of hoe. 1t was
cultivated once with horse hilched to a
small plow. Most farmers had orchards,
and brandy sold for 30 cents a gallon.
In the article, Dean Mumford says:
The farmers were a happy, cOntented,
efficient people. There was genuine SOC
ial intercourse and a spirit of fraternity,
equality and liberty which has seldom
been equaled in any community in the
world
He says that in the period from 1880
to 1860 transformation Of agriculture
came about. The farmer wanted to pro
duce wealth, agricultural machinery was
invented, and transportation Of products
by railroads was developed.
From 1897 to the present. agriculture
in Missouri has been marked by the use
OF labor-saying machines and increased use
Of highly improved domestic animals.
The wealth of the farmer has increased
as well as the price of land Scientific
farming has increased the income of the
farmer.
In regard 10 the future of agriculture
in Missouri, Dean Mumford adds: The
agricultural development Of the state dur
ing the century of Missouri's history has
been marvellous. but it is not improbable
that the development of the next 100
years may be quite as remarkable and
significant"
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

about it. They have reached the fol.
lowing conclusions: 1t is a legitimate
field for experiment; II produces defi-
mite scientific results, which they have
been able to verify TO their own salts
faction; they feel that. since they hav-
obtained .hese results. the public must
at least assume an attitude of open
mindedness.
The fact that these conclusions have
beer reached by eminent physicists.
Professor Taylor said. challenges our
attention and interest. For them to sue
ceed in establishing a scientific means
If demonstrating to the public the truth
Of their conclusions, would be one OF the
greatest discoveries Of all time
Better Meals Richards Market.-Ady
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

attached. Such exchange may be mad.
without charge by the bank with which
the owner does business
Persons holding temporary bonds Of
the Fi-~i, Second and Third Libcriv
loans the statement said. also should
present sch bonds for exchange for ;.er-
manenl bonds in order that they may col
let sccrued interest. A considerable
rumber 4 the temporary bonds Of all
issues a-e still outstanding, the statement
said.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

Better Meals-Richards Market.-Ady.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

The abandoned mines of the People's
.,oai Coh aany, communicating with the
Cenirai mine, where the fire is located,
contain large quantities Of gas. II the
lire should come in contact with this gas.
an explosion would result, the effects Of
which are incalculable, according to ex-
peris' There is no immediate danger Of
this the experts add and it is predicted
ihat within few weeks, through the
present method Of fighting the flames.
the fire will be smolhered.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

Better Meats Richards Markei.-Ady.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

ceived Many of the Missouri county
farm bureaus have taken the matter up
locally and are ready to give the corn
as soon as definite instructions for hand
ling are received. Several cars Of corn
have been donated in Lafayette CouHry,
and local milling company at Higgins
vile has offered its equipment to shell,
store and load the corn without cost to
the farmers.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

Better Richards Market.-Adv
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
GIFT CORN COLLECTION SOON
First TrainlOads Win Move on Feb

ruary %.
In comnemoration Of the birth Of
Washington, the first collection Of the
American Farm Bureau gift corn for
lamine-siricken countries will be made
February 2. The first lrainioads viii
move on February %.
HE executive committee If the Mis-
souri Fam Bureau Federation met IN
Jefferson City yesterday. The farmers
in each community were given a report
as to when and how their gift will be re-
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
nuroc Jersey Hog sac Tuesday.

DurOc Jersey Hog Sale Tuesday.
Thomas Brothers dispersal sale Of
Duroc Jersey hogs will be held at the
live stock pavilion on the University farm
next Tuesday. Forty hogs will be sold
In the offering will be three herd boars
Of the Thomson Brothers herd. Among
:hem is Big Cherry King Orion, who WGs
senior champion at the Missouri State
Fair in 1919.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
Real Estate Transfers

The following land sales were reported
in the recorders Office Monday:
Mrs. Della W. Hunt to Mr.. and Mrs.
L. D. Anderton, forty and one-half acres.
one mile northwest Of Browns Station,
for $500.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Crane to
Mr. and Mrs. John p. Carlis. lot fac
ing First avenue between Grand and
Third streets for S225.
Better Meats-Richards Market.-Adv.
Better Meais-Richards Market.-Adv.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16

We would like to have you come down
and see our new line Of Window Shades.
Parker Furniture 20.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-16
ADVISE EXCHANGE OF BONDS
interest Falls Due April Is on
Temporary Coupons.

4 ltci.ent issued by the Federal Re-
serve INK ol 81. Louis reminds owners
# temporary coupon bonds Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan that in order TO collect
their next maturing interest on coupons
which viii fall due April IS. they should
sxchange their temporary bonds for per
manent bonds with all interest coupons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
TOM GIBBONS WILL MEET
TOUGH FOE IN MADDEN

Tom Gibbons, who recently bowled
over his twentieth straight setup, will
meet a tougher one than usual when
he faces BARLEY Madden for ten
rounds at Grand Rapids on Decem
Der 16.
When Gibbons first began to at
tract general attention last year
local promoters tried to match him
with Madden, but Tom thought he
VIE too dangerous and would not
take him on. Evidently Gibbons II
gaining confidence as he goes along.
Madden II by no means a great
fighter, but he IL tough and has had
world Of experience. II Is easy
to outpoint him, but decidedly dit.
ficult to put him down for the count.
As a hitter Madden does not amount
to much, although he was the first
man to knock Jim Coffey. But he
does know how to weather q shower
of gloved lists and keep going.
He met Bill Brennan several times
and held him even. Little has been
heard of Madden since he was out.
pointed by Charley Weinert in the
Garden last winter. II may be that
he has gone back and that Gibbons
il not taking much OF chance
after all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
WIDE DIVERGENCE SEEN
IN All-AMERICA TEAMS

Two all-American teams, selected
by experts in the East, are at hand.
and show a wide divergence of opin.
ION. One is the work Of Ross Kauff.
man, Of the Philadelphia North Amer
lean, and the other of Charles J.
McCarty, jr.. one Of the best known
football officials in the East.
They begin by differing on ends.
Kaufman naming Kiley, of Notre
Dame, and Crisler. of Chicago, and
McCarty picking Swanson, OF Nebras-
ka, and Macomber, of Harvard. Kauff-
man picks Barchet, of Navy, In the
hackfield, while McCarty likes De-
vine. Both had Aldrich. owen and
Killinger In the backfield. Stein re-
ceived the votes Of both for center.
Kauffman's line consisted Of the
following: Ends, Kiley, Notre Dame:
Crisler, Chicago; tackles, King. Navy;
Mcguire. Chicago; guards. Bake,
Penn State; Schwab. Lafayette; Stein.
Pittsburg. center.
McCarty's selections were: Ends.
Swanson, Nebraska; Macomber, Harv.
ard; tackles, Keck. Princeton; Slater,
Iowa; guards, Brown. Harvard
Schwab, Lafayette.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
JACK DEMPSEY
To MEET GREb
IS LATE DOPE
Heavyweight Tltieholder to Take
on Middleweight Pitts
burgher in Buffalo.

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 9.--Harry
Greb. the local boxer, who claims the
light-heavyweight title and will soon
meet Johnny Wilson for the middle
weight championship. will meet the
super man of the ring, Jack Demp-
sey, about February l, In Buffalo.
This Information reached here from
Charlie Murray. sporting writer and
matchmaker of a club in Buffalo, who
stated that he had Dempsey's promise
and would, in a few days, have the sig
nature Of Greb's manager. George
Engel, to the articles Of agreement.
~ Dempsey IL now on the Coast with a
theatrical group. but his manager,
Jack Kearns, wired Murray early this
week that the champion was tired Of
doing two q day" and would soon
leave the troupe and get ready for a
fight with Greb. Dempsey was not
overly anxious to meet Greb." declared
Murray. when I took up the matter
Of arranging for the fight Jack asked
me whom had In mind, and l replied.
Greb.
Don't get Greb,'" said Dempsey
az can take on Brennan without
much training. but for Greb I must be
in the best Of shape, for he is al
ways jumping about and hitting away
He viii outpoint me 10 to 1. and the
only way can whip him Is my knock
ing him out. I must be in shape to
do that" Murray has a hall seat
ing 10000. and he figures on 100000
house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
FoRDHAM PUTS THROUGH
oNE-YEAR RESIDENCE RULE

NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-Frank 3
0argan. newly appointed graduate
manager of athletics. has succeeded
In putting through the one-year resi-
dence rule. which applies to all can
didatee for any varsity athletic team
at Fordham. This II the first step
taken by Gargan in his attempt to
restore Fordham to. it's former high
position In the collegiate world Of
sport.
The rule by which only those who
have been students at the Bronx IN.
stitution for q complete school year
will be eligible to play on q varsity
team will go into effect Immediately.
Those who entered Fordham this
fAll will be exempt from this rule.
One clause which will tie strictly
enforced requires the athletes to at
tend all classes and to be up in their
marks. Deficiencies in studies or
failure to attend classes win result
in dismissal from the squad of ath-
letes who offend in this respect.
No ruling has vet been made with
regard to students of graduate de-
partments participating In college
activities. For the time being Gar
gan intends to allow these men to
try out for the college athletic teams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09

The organization recently went on
record as favoring the officials OF
basketball games free OF charge when
application il made to the president
tor officials when no admission fees
are charged for the games.
In addition officials will be provided
for the independent and league games
where no admission Ia charged. the
men volunteering TO take
care of such contesta-
Boost Ii Expected.
The floor game is expected to re-
ceive not only uniform officiating In
all college, school, independent. and
league contests. but 1t is confidently
predicted that many Of the difficulties
in the past will be obviated.
The list of officials numbering
seventeen will be augmented during
the season as fast AZ men are qualified
for the organization. There are sew
have expressed their intention Of join
ing the organisation, but have not
been passed upon by the board.
1t Is not unlikely that instruction
will be given to younger men who are
DESTROYS Of taking up the duties Of Of
Gals. The main purpose of the or
ganization 10 to figure out the best
means Of giving the players and pub
lie a uniform manner of officiating
games.
List Is Sent Out.
All colleges. schools, independent
and league teams will be provided
with the approved list. which follows
w. NJ. Apple, 4106 Ellicott street
northwest. Cleveland 1541-J; c. Ed
ward Beckett, Y. M. c. A.. Main $3.50,
Br. 4; Edwin Bratburd, Hotel Ven
dome. Franklin 1888; Joseph B. Fitx-
gerald, 800 New Jersey avenue north
west. Franklin 1887; E. b. Fuller,
Y. NJ. c. A.. Main $3.50. Br. 159; George
+. Green, 1851 Hall place northwest,
West 905-W; j. J. Hughes, Wallace
Apartments. 500 Ninth street south.
street southeast. Lincoln TAO:
c. c. Dunn, Alexandria, Va, r. F. d.
No. 5, Box 179, Alexandria 153-W-5,
Lincoln 4375 before p n..;
Bryan Morse. 1919 Wisconsin avenue,
West 1858: F.. 3. Schlosser, 1920 S
street. Apartment 602, North 1904,
Treasury Department, Main 6400, Br.
$50; Lieut.. Ernest r. Harmon. 413 Ho-
bart place northwest. Adams 1881: J. r.
Haas, AIS Fifteenth street. Columbia
90<0-J, Loans and Currency. Four
teenth and d streets, Main 742<, Br.
a14; B. J. Doyle, 739 Sixth street south
east. Lincoln 6371: H. Hunter, Friends
School, 1871 street, Main 2s4. house,
1875 NJ street northwest; John J. MI.
gent, 1911 Massachusetts avenue,
Franklin 1895: James e. Colliflower,
1877 East Capitol street. Lincoln 7c9.
The territory covered by the local
covers the District of Col
umbia and Maryland and Virginia
adjacent to the District.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
HUGO bEzDEk IS
REvENGED AF TER
MANY SEASONS
When on the Coast, He Could
Never Win, but Penn State
Team Ends That.

Critics who watched Penn State in
action against the University of Wash
ington eleven are very much enthused
with Hugo Bczdek's team. The coast
writer's declare that the Nittany Lions
are the equal of anything on the coast
and think that Glenn Killinger is the
greatest quarterback they ever saw.
incidentally. in winning the game
from Washington. Bezdek broke 4
string Of tough luck that extended
over several years.
Back several years ago, when Beg
dek was coaching the University os
Oregon gridiron eleven and Gil Dobie
was mentor at Washington. It used to
be an annual affair to see Bezdek bow
10 Dobie. Dobie was at Washington
for nine years and in that time had
as many indicated elevens.
Every year for seven of those nine
he used to marshal his strongest
teams against Bezdek. and never once
did he fall. Then both mentors switch.
ed operations to the East, and not
until last Saturday did the silent,
squat, little coach of Penn State get
another chance to try his luck against
his ancient rivals. And he at last 30
cured revenge.
As a matter OF fact the coast writer's
declare that the Washington elevens
OF these days do not rank with those
that Dobie used to construct, yet they
point out that this must not be con-
sidered as a knock on the ability of
Penn State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
both LYNCH AND
|. HERMAN To GET
CHANCE TONIGHT
II They Win Their Bouts They
May Meet to Get Crack
at Buff.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.--Joe Lynch
and Pete Herman. former bantam
weight champions. win both have
their opportunities tonight Of proving
that they are sim capable Of disputinS
tho 11S-pound title with the present
champion, Johnny Buff. Both are
anxious for a chance to regain the
championship and have trained
strenuousiy with this end in view.
II each should meet with success. II
IL likely that they viii be matched In
. bout to decide which one win tackle
Buff.
Lynch spent several weeks In tbs
Maine woods last summer in prepar-
ing for q comeback, but in his first
fight following his return to the ring
was outpointed by Phil O'Dowd
Since then, however. Lynch showed
up well in q ten-round draw battle
with Midget Smith.
Tonight at the Pioneer Athletic
Club Lynch will meet Maxey William
SON, a Philadelphian with an impress
sive record. in the ten-round feature
bout Of an all-star card. Williamson
claims decisions over Pete Herman
and Joe Burman and stopped Ktd
Williams.
Herman also tackles q tough oppo-
nent at the Rink Sporting Club.
Brooklyn, tonight, when he meets
Packey O'Gatty, over the twelve
round route. This will be Hsrman's
second appearance since he lost his
crown to Buff. He had been laid up
for several weeks with a damaged
hand, but the mitt Ii now pronounced
entfrelv ut.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
TONiCHT'S BOWLING
BATTLES

Typothetae League - Brewood VS..
Columbian Printing Company; Blu
reau League-Engraving VS.. Num-
bering. at Recreation.
Washington Girls League - War
Department VS.. Postoffice Depart
ment. at City Postoffice.
Internal Revenue League-sur.
and EQ. va. Tobacco and Miscellane-
Gus. at Recreation.
Interstate League-Fomth Section
VS.. Finance; Traffic vs. Statistics;
Engineers Va. Directors, at Recreation.
Bankers League-second vs. Hibbs.
IT Recreation
Commercial League - Goldenberg $
Va. Young Mems Shop, at Recreation.
Athletic Club League-Peerless VS..
Garfield, at S07 North Capitol street
Terminal r. r. Y. M. c. A. League
Baggage VS.. Shops, at Terminal p
r. Y. M. c. A.
Business Mems League - Palais
Royal vs.. Doubleday-Hill, at Recrea-
tion.
Knights of Columbus League
Ovanda VIZ. Trinidad, at Rathskeiier.
Odd Fellows League-Bacon vs.
Eastern, at Rathskeller.
Mt. Pieasapt League-Mt. Pleasant
VS.. Hilltops AT Mt. Pleasant.
District League-John Bio Ice Com
pany VS.. Southern Railway, at Sher-
mans.
Arcade League-Patents VS. Ar
cades, at Arcade.
Masonic League--Federai VI. Poto-
mac; Whiting vs.. Washington Centcn-
NAL: La rayctte vs.. B. b. French, at
Sherman's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09
Boxe. $4,000 Rounds
AS Ring Coach
At Penn

George Decker, coach of the
University of Pennsylvania box
ing team, has a unique record in
the ring sport Since 1909, when
he started TO coach at the Red and
Blue institution, Decker, q former
local. lightweight, has exchanged
punches with 5000 Penn students,
three rounds each for a total of
$4,000 rounds.
This is said to be record un-
equaled in boxing circles, particu-
larly among the colleges. Deck
er expects a great team at the Uni
versity this year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-09

Su9I what Will eventually become OK
the dra3t problem as It stands today
between the majors and Class IA
leagues y . question.
The committee appointed by the
minor leagues to meet with the ma
5ors in New York may take up the
question. and It has been said by some
who claim to be we'll informed that
the Class IA leagues arc willing to re-
turn to the old system of drafting pro-
vtding certain conditions are carried
out. What the IA maEnates want II
q fixed price Of $500 for players
drafted from them. Some Of the big
leaguers think this figure II all out OF
proportion. but In the face Of hun
red-thousand dollar" player deals
most anything is reasonable, accord
ing to the double IA" club owners.
One of the rumors that trailed the
magnates toward New York IL TINT
Bill KiIlfer. manager Of the Chicago
Cubs. has resigned and that President
Bill Veeck will also step down and out
rs q result of the failure Of Chicago
to land Heinie Groh from the Reds
The landing Of Gr0h by the Giants has
shaken up the National League consid-
erably.
Pat Moran. manager of the Reds.
threw a bombshell into q rumor con-
corning Eddie Roush just before lsav-
ing for New York.
Don't get the idea that Cincinnati
a. trying to wreck the Reds" said
Moran. I'VE have made several deals
and may make several more, but we
ere not going to sell Eddie Roush, and
VIII not part with any other player
who can do us a lot of good unless we
get playing talent in return"
Many Of the managers of big minor
league teams trailed Moran. Killifer,
Duffey, McGrsw and others to New
York. hoping to close deals that will
strengthen their clubs for next season.