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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE

F;oston, May 3o.-Boston took both
morning and afternoon games from
Brooklyn today, the former 8 to 3 and
the latter 6 to- S, in a sensational see
saw 16-inning game. Hood broke
the afternoon 3 to 3 tie in the 14th by
lining a terrific home run off McQuil-
Ian to right center field. A pass by
Galore to glastonbury, Gibson's SIN
gle and Powell's single, tied it for
Boston in it's half. With men on
first and third and two out in the
18th, oeschger made a balk. allow
ing Hood to core. sPowell's triple
and Barbare's single accounted for
the tieing and winning runs in Bos-
toms half. Scores:
Morning game ,r,
Brooklyn 49,. 100 1o1 ooo-s 10 4
Boston ...... 40 COS o1x-s IA 2
Mamaux, Bailey, MOZART, Miljus
and Kruger; Scott and Gibson.
Afternoon game
R. H. E.
90 900 90 900 90 Is IS /
Boston
800 900. 900 900 o1o IS 1s 2
i Mitchell. Galore and Taylor: Nc
Quillan. Oeschger and .O'Neill, Gibson.
Giants WaIlop Phillfea J
New York, May 20:&-Nev York
won w holiday games from Phila-
delphia today. s to l and 132 to Z.
Home runs by Toney and Young were
while in the afternoon the Giants out
slugged the visitors. Six pitchers were
used in the second game, in which
.Catchers Smith, Snyder and Bruggy
pounded. out home runs. Scores:
Morning game
r. b. E.
Philadelphia /. DOL 900 ooo-1 Z 2
New York ...s 10l 100 20x-5 z /
Hubbell. Belts and Wheat; Toney
and Smith.
Afternoon game
Philadelphia 900 1871 200 II S
New York =. 042 1903 .12x-13 12- i
G. Smith, Baumsartner, Hubbell
and Bruggy; Douglas, Ryan and E.
Smith, Snyder.
Reds Lost Two.
Cincinnati, May 3o.-seven pitchers
took part in the afternoon contest,
which went to st. Louis after q hard
battle, Z to 4. Marquard, Eller and
Pertica were knocked off the slab.
Brenton retired for a pinch hitter
and Sherdell was elected for kicking.
A batting rally in the eighth which
netted four runs won the morning
game for st. Louis, 8 to 4. Scores:
Morning game
r. H. E.
st. Louis .... 90 900 o41--9 "A 2
Cincinnati -. 100 OH. 0o0--4 II 2
Doak. Schupp and Clemens, Dilhoef.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.


W4aE5@ O3&3G0 .
Kansas City So, Afiwaukee IT'S.
Coluznbuss 81. ToJedo 50.
IOuisvflle -, lndianapoliS o.1o
(Second game 40 inntnEg).
New York Tom Gibbons scored
HID ninth stI1ltght krockopt on Jack
Glfk0rd ~ theysthirds ronn1. 40 Nike
safbbcne defested Dsye Eosenbsrg 81
tWeIve rounds
New York.-A menpriM 10 Captain
Eddie Granf. former Gfanf third base.
tiAsI killed an the tear. wss unveiled
st the Polo Grcrndss
NooGcA.-ekaBisIa1 zyhesko fI,rea
lstsg psaYytNss -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31

On Wednesday afternoon the first
mixed foursome of the season will be
started. In this tourney each pair is
given a handicap. The man and
oma each hit alternately at the
same ball, two balls being used by
four players.
h results Of the short stop tour
ney follow. Each players handicap
is given before the name:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31
AMERICAN ASSN.

$3.50 81 -,
q, pa0l.a Minn. .May 49, ecu
wonasits Sl9nIn stIea1ns. saHe 49,
being : tosS. a Minneapolis reliy az
the nintn = .Dy & 49, aaeer
tWo y no Oeen score -. Il S 3 "vy :.
....- ~ snn, w. |: = : x =
= 1s'npo ..SCS ~ : 4
Rooertson ana Msyef; W iN n
Samson ElIN'o'h - So snus go Al.en -
s...4. w. Ats
seISnu1 ssOM ~ Ssan. -.
~ up ny nAs. ~, Lc.as on u .,.ns
- ~ 49, 49, ,nr,nr ~ srh.,,nr hers
- : sarr~nr .nS 49, ~. h..dsa
1 :. aaeiu.on.s 80 a - \ n pi~ssrt
5rnt's,s Sn,,hIa "a tvn hona r,,ns
sce... 1Ao"euo1'.'e, - ~'A - i's -
- St r. n. =.
s nneap an. .,ooo go4 Ai Eog- ~. =
deoree ana mayer rye
K.-In.c rro s.
M;,v.Lee :. Wiz Nav a. Mi.
v.nrs: wnn onother do,hia h.sder
from Kan.a. Citv todav tsk,ne the
frst ~ to s. and the second 8 to &.
the 3home ci,,h mads .~aventeen hits
"a in9.hn ..canI ~ srara y!"1I1s It''
Mr.t pame- -.
@ >'ss' 800. r - -
Kansas cttv On, a aon-E ~ (
lon 7g6 oSY-17 81 4
carters Ronn Hnrstman and Nc.
Carly: Gearin and Ciarke.
second ranneM
!. R,u 81
Kansas CITY o 211 1io-N6 9 =
Miiws,,rea on0 al al IA =
c,i rShr and Mccarty; Barnes and
SislAe.
To,edo Nav -CninrnL,,. .ra -.
leda divided two games today. the
Z, and the v,sitora The afternnen ~
fa,r a to 4 nonnd;rS praSv and NJ.
Cuiloueh for IA hitss Score.
Mornine ~naA
" ~ q II a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Washington. May s0.-Washington
split even with New York today, los
ing the morning game 2 to 1, through
inability to solve Collins, who allowed
onlysfohf hits. and winning the after.
noon contest ! to o. New York OBJ
tained only two singles off Mogridge
in The second game. Miller's triple
duced the deciding run in the after
noon. Score:
Morning game: .
New York 80. 1o1 900 900 i
Washington 80. 900 900 oO1-1f4 0
Collins and schang; Ocosta. Court
ney and Charity.
Afternoon game:.
Washington =. 90 900 oox-1 s i
Quinn and schang; Mogridge and
Sislcr Made Z Hits.
Chicago, May 30.-hicago defeat
ed st. Louis 8 to s, in. the afternoon
game today. thereby dividing a holi-
day bill with the visitors who won
the morning contest II to 5. Fifty
eight hits were made during the day,
including three home runs. Sasler Of
St. Louis gathered sever hits, four of
which were doubles and.one a homer.
Score:
Morning game:
r. H. -.
ST.: Louis 80. 81. ss1 1oo-14 Is 8
Chicago 5000. 900 1o4 o0o-5 IL 2
Davis and SEVERED; Kerr, Pence,
Hodge and Yaryan.
Afternoon game:,
st. Louis ...... 1o2 oo1s oo1-5 Is !
Chicago $780,. 121 040 00x-s ~ 0
Burwell, Richmond. Bayne, Palm
ero and SEVERED; Faber and Yarnyan.
Double Header. Divided.
Detroit, May 30.-Detroit and C1eve-
land divided their Memorial day bill,
the Champions winning the morning
game s to 5, and losing the afternoon
session . to g. Scores: (
Morning game:
Cleveland y. 900 oo1 sos IL i
Detroit ....... 800 Dol 1o0-5 8 1
Coveleskie and O'Neiil, Thomas:
Ehmke and Bassler.
Afternoon anne:
r. Il. e.
Cleveland -. 900 900 1ls-5slz i
Detroit $3.50. ~ 02o 30x-s 16 81
Bagby, Caldwell. Odenwald and
Thomas; Middleton and. Bassler. IS:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31

Games Yesterday.
Cleveland SIS. Detroi. SO.
ST. Louis It's, Chicago 5-S.
New York 2-0,I Washington Ii.
Boston IL. Philadelphia 80.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31

MICHIGAN WINS
Ann Arbor. Mich..t May 31.-Nichi.
gan defeated Wisconsin, 3 to 5sins1S
innings at baseball. M
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-31
SHORT STOP
TOURNAMENT
OPEN MONDAY
Ross, Hewitt, Murphy and
Schlosser Flight Win
ners; Play Today

G. W. Ross. Dr.. Hewitt, C.. J.. Muir,
ply and "Shirt" Schlosser lwere VIC
'torious in the first flights of the short
stop tourney which opened Monday
morning on the local golf links. These
men will play of this afternoon and
the winner will be presented with the
Rand Bros. trophy. Hewitt and MUIR
ply have been paired. as have Ross
and Schlosser.
Considerable interest has been
shown in this event. thirty-two golf
ers taking part.
In the sweepstakes tournament
Murphy and schlosscr have tied for
first and second place. both having a
net of s.. Bennett is next with 81.
The low scores for a single round
made in this event are as follows:
s. Il. Booth 43 net
f.. s. L~'Esperance ........... A /"
W.. j. Clare As -
DR.. Whitcomb ............. as "
c. J. Murphy 46 y
I'm "NN~~cIoyy a~.>>~ ~. a.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
SURGICAL WORK IN MID-AiR
French Authorities Equip Airpianes
With Every Appliance Neces-
sary for Any Operation.

The French authorities have found
airplanes so useful for transport and
other services in their colonial ter
ritories that they intend to introduce
large multi-engined airplanes. which
will be assigned, with a pilot and a
small staff of mechanics, to surgeons
who have large territories to cover.
The cabins will be equipped as
operating theaters possessing every
~life-saving device that modern surgery
can suggest. The surgeon, with his
assistant acting as an%esthetist. will
be able to perform major as well as
minor operations just as readily In
remote areas as if he had his patient
In q well-equiDped hospital.
1t will be possible, should a patient
In transit develop any suddenly adj
verse symptoms, to perform a delicate
operation in mid-air.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
NOT MOVED By LOVE ALONE
Great Botanist Had Another and
Deeper Reason for His Seeming
Act Of Unse!fishness.

The wife of the great h"taHist
beAmed at him across the supper table
But these" she exclaimed, pointing
To the dish Of mushrooms that had
been set before her, ARE not all for
me, Aristotle, are they"
Yes, Mabel" he nodded. Il gath
cred them especially for you with my
own hands,"
She beamed upon him gratefully.
What q dear, unselfish husband ta
was! In five minutes she had de-
mOlished the lot.
At breakfast the next morning he
greeted her a~nxiously. "Slcep all riyItT'
he inquired.
"Splendidly," she smiled.
Not sick at all-nO pains?" no
pressed.
"Why, Of course not, Aristotle" she
~reproached.
"Hurrah! I" he then exclaimed. II
have discovered another species Of
mushroom that isn't pOisOnous."-
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
ole
.ORI0LE

ances, Herbert was amOng the
guests; and, though rather at a dis
advantage, so far as the conversation
handicap. The reason he was at a
conversational disadvantage was
closely connected with the unusual
supply Of refreshments; Uncle Joseph
and Aunt Carrie had foreseen the
coming of several more Atwaters h
usual. to talk over the new affairs OF
their beautiful relative, Julia. Sci
dom have n relatives new affairs
been more thoroughly talked over h
were Julia's that evening, though all
the time by means Of various symbols,
since it was thought wiser that Her
bert and Florence should not vet be
told of Julia's engagement. and Flor
ence's parents were not present to
confess their indiscretion, Julia was
referred TO as 'tile traveller" and other
makeshifts were employed with the
most knowing caution: and all the
while Florence merely ate in~scrutably.
The more sincere Herbert was as
placid; such foods We're enough for
him.
well. all I say is. the traveller bet
ter enjoy herself on her travels" said
Aunt Fanny finally. as the subject
appeared to be wearing toward ex-
hauSt:cn. "She certainly is in for II
when the vOyaging is over and she
arrives in the port she sailed from.
and has to show her papers. l agree
with the rest Of you: she'll have a
great deal to answer for, and most
of eli about the shortest one. My
W opinion is that the shortest one is
going TO burst like a balloon"
'The shortest one" as the demure
Florence had understood from the
first, was her Ideal-nOne other than
Noble Dill. Now she looked up from
the stool where she sat with her back
against a plaster of the mantelpiece.
"Uncle Joseph" she said-"I was just
thinking. What is a persons reasOny'
The fat gentleman, rosy with fire
light and cider. finished his fifth glass
before responding. "Well, there are
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16

persons l never could find any reason
for 'em at all. "A persons reason :
What do you mean, "a persons rea-
son. F1orence?'
81 mean like when somebody says.
They'll lose their reason" she ex-
planned. Has everybody got a rea-
son. and if they have. what is it. and
how dc they lose it, and what would
they do them
"Oh. l seer he said. "You needn't
worry. l suppose since you heard it.
you've been hunting all over yourself
for your reason and looking to see If
there was one hanging out of anybody
else, somewhere. No: it's something
you cant see ordinarily. Florence.
Losing your reason is just another
way OF saying going crazy"
Oh she murmured, and appeared
to be somewhat disturbed.
Al this. Herbert thought proper to
ofier a witticism for the pleasure Of
the company.
YOU know, Florence" he said, ut
only means acting like you most al
ways do" He %applauded himself with
a burst Of changing laughter which
ranged from a bullfrog croak to a
cOllapsing soprano; then he added:
Especially when you come around
my end Henry's newspaper building
You certainly lose your reason every
time you come around that ole placer
swell. course l hat to act like the
people that's already there" Florence
retorted. not sharply, hut in a musing
tone that should have warned him.
It wrs not her wont to use a quiet
voice for repartee. Thinking her hum
BILE, he laughed the %rauconsly.
".Oh. Florence" he besought her.
"Sar not so. Say not : !"
"Children. children! !" Uncle Joseph
demonstrated.
Herbert changed his tone: he be-
came seriously plaintive. "Well, she
does act that way. Uncle Joseph !!
When she comes around there you'd
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
Grinder Uses Any Current.

The use Of an aluminium alloy hOus-
ing and a patented pistol grip and
trigger switch makes this portable
grinder easy TO handle and gives the
operator perfect control. While 1t is
essentially a portable machine de-
signed to operate on either direct or
alternating current. an attachment
eent with the machine enables it to
be converted into a bench-grinder in
thirty seconds. This one machine will
handle every grinding. cleaning. buff
ing or polishing job around the garage
or shop.-Popular Science Monthly.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
wALL,E ToRelN.

Synopsis-Proud ~possessor of q
printing press and equipment. the
gift OF Uncle Joseph to his nephew.
Herbert Illingsworth Atwater. Jr..
aged thirteen. the fortunate youth.
with his chum. Henry Rooter.
about the same age, begins the pub
LEGATION OF a full -fiedged newspaper.
the North End Daily Oriole. Her.
bert's small cousin, Florence At
water, being barred from any kind
Of participation In the enterprise.
on account Of her intense and nat
ural feminine desire to boss" is
frankly annoyed, and not at all
backward In saying so. However.
a poem she has written Is accepted
for insertion in the Oriole. on a
strictly commercial basis-cash in
advance. The poem suffers some
what from the inexperience Of the
youthful publishers in the "art
proservative." Her not altogether
unreasonable demand for republic
cation Of the masterpiece. with its
bauty unmarried, is scorned. and
the break between Miss Atwater
and the publishers of the Oriole
widens. The Sunday following.
Florence's particular chum, Patty
Fairchild. pays her a visit. They
are Joined, despite Florence's open
ly expressed disapproval, by Her.
bert and Henry. Florence will not
play. Patty and the visitors in
dulge in a series Of innocent Sun
day games. Among them is one
called Truth" the feature Of
which ia a contract 10 write a uueS-
ton and answer. both to be kept a
profound secret. The agreement is
duly carried ont. Florence is told
as a family secret thai her beauti-
full aunt. Julia Atwater, has appar-
emily become engaged to a man
named Crum. altogether unknown
to the Atwaters. Florence finds
the notes in the Truth" game. In
which both Herbert and Henry ad-
nit that they ave pretty eyes.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
Cudcura Soap
Complexions
Are Healthy
There's the Rub.
Is and 75& Packages. E~ves3nN5er1


After imposing sentence in a GER
tain Ease tried In q Denver court, His
Honor thus addressed the convicted
man:
"When your ten years impris0n.
ment ID over you will have the cp-
p~ortunity to retire to the society of
your fellow men. You will doubtless
have work offered yOu."
"Your honor" returned the man,
that's exactly what Is troubling me-"
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
The Cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal. the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Ad-
vertisement.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16

bring quick relief and often ward on
deadly diseases. Known rs the nationsl
remedy Of Holland for more than eco
years. All druggists, In three sizes.
leear fer the name Geld Medal on svesy bex
and oeeepe Ne imitation
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
ard her reply left him
paralytic with horror. 'Wallis
Torbiny"
(TO BE CONTINUITY
Told Of John Burroughs.

John Burroughs. the naturalist, was
not interested in natures larger as
poets. Geysers and volcanoes bored
him. His one exception was the Grand
Canyon Of the Colorado. which he
called "the Divine Abyss" Despite
his i%ntentness on study when a boy,
Burroughs was fond Of girls and kept
q systematic record Of his engage
ments with them, writer's IN his life
say.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
Judgment Verified.

HE looks Ike a fool
but, papa, he has asked me to
marry him."
"He has? Well, don't ever tell me |
can't size up people."-Boston Tran
script.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
Fortvitoue Circumstances.

did you have a good time ut
Smiths last EVENING"" Cant say
that I did. Mrs. Smith IL an old sweet
heart Of mine and ] owe Mr.. Smith
$1O..'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
Just Give Us Time,

According to Il Harvard astronomer.
the earth is 300. 900, OOO. OOO. OOO. NO. NO
miles from the center Of the universe.
A mere bngatelle. Just give our ex-
perts a little time and we will all be
%"listening in" Old a demonstration
Cincinnati Telephone Bulletin.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16

The man who travels over the road
you is in a position to sidestep
yONr mfSStppS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
MuriePs Birthday.

The first two or three meant moth
ing in her young life.
Then she began to observe them.
Then she began to celebrate them.
Then she moi only celebrated them,
but advertised them.
Then she decided that ii would b
wiser just to observe them.
Then she began to wish that Sho
hadn't observed them.
Then she ignored them.
Then finally she denied them.
However, there are always a few
kind friends to remind her Of theM.
and to keep the score for her.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16

A farmer thinks almost any town =
good enough moi to knock on.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
Enulish-

Edith-(;ladys and Harold havo
broken off.
Grace-Yes. heard they had d.
nOunced their engagement.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-12-16
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, diff
Guilty in urinating, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver,
bladder and uric acid troubles
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-04-09
THE RECONSTRUCTION SESSION
OF THE NATIONAL RACE CON-
OF AMERICA, Inc.

The Sixth Annual Session Of the
National Race Congress of America.
Inc, will convene at Zion Baptist
Church, f Street, between Bird and
4 12 Streets S. w, Washington, d. c.,
May 4, 7, 1921, Rev.. w. j. Howard,
pastor
Every organization in the race. in
churches, leagues, fraternal societies
are requested to send delegates to
this Congress.
Some of the most thoughtful men
and women of the race will speak.
Vice President Coolidge, Senator
Lodge. Secretary Fall and others have
also been invited to address the Con-
gress.
The President Will receive the dele
cation ct the White House.
In view of the discrimination, segre-
cation in Governmental departments,
and throughout the country and the
rising tide of the Klu KluX Klan, and
other iniustices that's confronting us
as a race, should bring together the
country. At least 5000 organization
should register their protest in this
session.
For further information address
headquarters, Washington, D. c.
President-W. H Jernaigin, 1341 Sd
Street, N, W., Washington, d. C.
Executive Secretary-H. ]. Calls,
619 N Streets, N. w, Washington, D.
C.
Recording secretary-C. H. Stepteau.
Vice President-Mrs Ora Stokes,
Richmond, Va.
National Organizer-J. C. Austin,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-04-09

ternoon the Herofnes of Jericho had
their annual sermon preached at
Mayfield Baptist Church by Rev, J..
P Phillips, Sr. Sunday night Palm
Sunday services were observed by
j. C. Scott. Chapter No. 1870, o. E. S.,
at St James A. NJ. E. Church Much
credit is due them for the very eX-
cellent program rendered. Music was
furnished by the famous COwansville
Brass Band. On Monday night March
81, Cowansville was graced with the
presence of Bishop W. D. Johnson, d.
D., of the 10th Episcopal District,
who preached at st. James A. NJ. +.
Church. He chose for text, Psalm
61:1-2 verses: From the end of the
earth will I cry unto thee, when my
heart is over whelmed! Lead me to
the rock that is higher than I, For
thou hast been a shelter for me.
and strong tower from the enemy"
The sermon was well delivered and
the Hallelujahs and Amens could
he heard in every pew. This being
the first visit of any bishop to Cav
ansville, the whole community was
uplifted, and wishes for him a speedy
s,l
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-04-09
NEGROES PROVIDED WITH
LEAGUE PARK

Birmingham, Ala, April 7.-Objec-
tors to the playing of baseball Of
Negro organizations at Fleetwood
Park may now rest at east, for in
future these organizations will have
a nice park of nine acres of their
own near Hillman, on the South Bess-
emer car line The work of level
ing the ground is now under way,
while tree stumps are being blown
up with dynamite and other improve
ments are being completed.
The plot of ground has been leased
for term of years from the Down
ing estate by Garfield Mason In
charge of the baseball organization,
and Of the nine acres a fence is be-
ing built around seven and a half.
This will be the finest Negro league
ground to be found anywhere in the
South, according to those who are
backing this and are expanding large
sums of money for the improvemtn
of The ground. Special car service
for the various games also has been
guaranteed by the Birmingham Rail-
way, Il mt and Power Company off
The Birmingham club has paid
$3.50 for membership in the National
Negro Baseball League, and proposes
to conduct the games, which will be-
gin next month, on high plane.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-04-09
POLICE HEAD F0ILS PARTY OF
LYNCHERS.

Birmingham, Ala, April 1T was
the coOl-headed action of Commits
sioner Taylor of the public safety de
partment of this city that held in
check the spreading crime wave and
prevented certain lynching of an
aged Negro.
Cool-headed, quick and deliberate
action by this official in dispensing
a mob saved a life and a lynchina
stigma against the name of Alabama
Just as number of shoppers came
out of one of the large Second avenue
stores, into Second avenue always a
crowded thoroughfare, an humble Ne
gro, On his greasy everalls. colided
with woman. With a tip of his cap
and an apology he hurried on his
way. AS he hurried all the men and
boys that congregated on the down
town corners pursued giving chase
until a riot call was sent to police
headquarters.
The fugitive was landed safely in
Jail, while the jeering, shouting mob
outside clamOred for his life's blood.
The police commissioner ordered the
mob to dispense. They did not, then
he called the fire department out.
Chief Atkins soon had the big hose
playing forceful stream of water on
the mob. Was 1t effective? Well, yes.
the crowd hurriedly dispersed. Bir-
mingham was saved the disgrace Of
a lynching while the leering, jeering
crowd awoke the next morning with
out blood-stained hands.