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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
SITUATION IN HAND

Stevenson, March 9-While further 'flare-ups' are expected, the night-rider situation is well under. control today. ac cording to Conrad w. Austin. chief or the Alabama law enforcement depart ment, whose force last night arrested nine men in connection with disorders in the northern portion of Jackson county,
 Twenty me altogether are now in cus- tody as result of outbreaks and further arrests will be made, Chief Aus tin said Five of the men arrested last night were negroes. who are charged with participating in the whipping of a. white man.
 While the entire territory from this place north to the Tennessee line is a veritahle armed camp, officers report that farmers are going about their work as usual and that constant rumors which for days kept the rural people in a state of turmoil have died out.
 COURT ORDERS PROBE
 Judge Wallace Harifsun presiding over the circuit court which convened thls week. has instructed the grand jury to make E thorough inquiry into the al leged lawlessness in the county. It is believed by many that the moonshine whiskey element of the mountain dis. trict has taken this method of avenginr themselves on parties who have turned them in to the officers. It is said if this can be proven federal officials will take a hand in the investigations and assist in the hunt for night-riders.
 L. B. Mays of Fabious, president of the Tenants union at that place, says there are 95 per cent of the people in his con- munity who belong to the union, and the majority of them are of the best cit izens of the county.
 UNION MAN TALKS
 We are not a band of outlaws, as some of the enemies of the organiza- tion allege." He says, We are reput- able citizens, and do not tolerate law lessness. We organized for the bet torment of conditions in our county. We are glad for any and every one to know the aims and principles upon which this organization was founded"
 s. M Rogers, president of the County Tenants union presided at the Scotts- boro meeting Monday. A set of reso-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
ALABAMA FARMERS SHOW PROSPERITY;
 CROPS BEING HELD
F. w. Gist Reports That Forty Eight Per Cent of Corn Grown Last Year Still
 in Farmers Cribs

Montgomery, March 9.-(Special)- Forty-eght per cent of the corn grown in ATlabama last year was still in the hands of the farmers on the first day of March, according to report issued by F. W. Gist, agricultural statistician' working in cooperation with the Snar- kets division of the Alabama department of afiriculture.
 The aggregate amount held by farmers was 32,272,OOO bushels. This compared with S0,165,O0O bushels on farms one year ago and 34,52OOOO bushels two years ago. Three per cent of the Alabama crop or last year has been or will be shipped out of the county of growth, equivalent to 2,Ol7,0OO bushels, which compares with shipments of 1,755,OOO bushels from the 1919 crop and S,3S4,OOO bushels from the crop of 1918.
 Ten per cent of the 1920 wheat crop re- nained on farms March l. 1921, equivalent to 6S,0OO bushels, comparing with loioVo last March and 133,0O0 two years ago. Only 1 per cent of the weat crop has Leen or will be shipped out of the county of growth as grain
 Twelve per cent or 82O0O0 bushels, of the 1920 oats crop was on farms on March 1 this year. compared with Sol'- GOO last year and 976,000 two years ago; Only 1 per cent of oats is shipped out or the county of growth.
 These figures indicate that Alabama farmers are better off in the way ot feed grain supplies than last year, our not quite so well off as in 1913. The re- port gives the average values Of farm lands in the state and the following fig ures are comparative;
 Average value per acre of:
 1921 1920 1913 Poor blow lands ........S7OO 5000 $l7oo Good blow lands........ $500 49.00 B 0o All blow lands ......... 26.O0 5000 NW
 The average value of all farm lands with improvements is given as $50 per acre and without improvements as S2o.
 The average cash rent paid for the typical Alabama farm in 1920 is reported as SIT. The average value of the typical farm is given as S2,912, the average size of such farm as 107 acres, and the av- craze rent per acre as $472J This latter information is given for the first time, and there are no comparative tlgureS The census reports the average amount of improved land per farm in the state at 76.4 acres and the average amount of improved land as SS.6. The census farm includes each cropper as farmer, while the estimates above refer to the typical farm as known by it's ownership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
TROOPS UNNECESSARY
Governor Will Not Send Soldiers to
 Jackson County
(By Associated Press)

Montgomery, March 9.-Gov. Thomas F. Kilby stated today that he has no in- tention at the present time of sending troops to Jackson county, where night riders are reported to be causing a dis turhance. The governor declared that he had conferred with state law enforce ment officers on duty in Jackson and that from the information received from them there is no apparent need at pres. ent of a troop movement He declared that if the situation becomes such as 1t cannot be controlled by the civilian au- thorities he will sec that ample protec- ton is given through the military.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
Man Buried Under Tons OF Iron When Engine PZunges
 30 Feet Through TrestLe

DOthan, March 0.-(SpeciaI.)- NJ. Hudspeth, switchxnan, was in- sfanuy killed this afternoon when an Atlantic Coast Line switch en- zine and four cars of coal plunged go feet through the coal chute trestIe.
 Bob Hubert, switch foreman, was seriously injured, one leg and hip being broken, md negro fireman, LOnnie BIacl<mon, suf- fered b~Oken leg and foot and his throat painfully cut.
 EyewitnesSes say the engine was speeding up the incline of the chute. pushing four ears loaded With coal. When it had nearly reaehed the top, the engine and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
THE RESOLUTIONS

The ,.officers and representa- tives of the Tenants union, acsem- bled at the courthouse in Scotts- boro. Ala, on Monday, March 2, 1921, hereby declare:
 l. We condemn all night-ridins, this including violence of all kinds done or threatened to any one.
 "2. We warn all members of the union not to interfere with any one by threats or otherwise In pursu- ing his work in peace and safety.
 8. We appeal to all members to aid in suppressing all forms or lawlessness. We recognize the right of everyone to engage in his business Or calling unmolested, to conduct as he may think best for himself and his family, and to con- trol his own property.
 4. We call the attention of all the people to the fact that the great fall in the prices of cotton, live stock and other products with out a corresponding fall in the cost of living has produced distressing conditions with many. We ask for justice on all sides, for mutual confidence, and especially a spirit of helpfulness to the needy; and, finally. that ,every man devote himself with all his powers to making good crops and cultivatfng a spirit of thrift and good will. In the meantime however, officer Ire proceeding. it is understood on tn -heory that the trouble is the resul # the two factions and that the night 'lderS are tenant unionists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
C0-EDS SHOW GENUINE
 CLASS IN FIRE DRILLS
 AT STATE UNIVERSITY

Tuscaloosa, March 9.-(Speciai) )-For the first time the co-eds at the uni versity are undergoing fire drill traln- ing. When the gong sounded last night there were only 150 girls in the dormitory, but in two and half min utes each one had pulled down her windows, turned on the light put on kimono, left her door open, went downstairs and outdoors without talk ing. Louise Knudson was in charge of the drill and her directions were carried out to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10

one ear went through the trestIe, to the ground, 30 feet below.
 Hudspeth, who was riding the third car from the engine, was thrown off, the heavy car of coal falling on him and crushing him to death. His body was not re- moved for nm hour after the ac- cident on Account of the heavy timbers and steel lying on him. Engineer c. J. Arnold and the nc gro fireman, BlackmOn, did not have time to jump, and went to the ground with the engine. Arnold suffered no serious injuries.
 Bob Hubert was thrown from the end of the second ear, break ing his hip and T leg. The seniOus- ness of his injuries has not been determined.
 The wreck is thought to have been caused by rotten timbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
WINDY AND COLD

Some real March winds and slight ly colder temperature is the forecast of k. c. Horton, local weather ob- server, for today.
 March came in like a lamb" says MT. Horton, but she still has plenty of time to go out like lion, and in- dications are that some stiff breezes will be blowing this morning. How ever, there will be no more rain for the next 24 hours at least.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
Today's Thrillers

Titusville, Fla, March 9.-Liquor stills in Florida are getting within range of the poor mans purse. At a public auction today at City Point, Sheriff West sold one with all it's equipment for , cents. Authorities on such sub jects say the still had produced more than 5000 worth of moonshine whisky before the sheriff seized it.
 Baltimore. Md, March 9.-A three foot kiss is the longest kiss that mo- ton picture spectators ought to be allowed to see, in the opinion of a large delegation of the newly organ ized citizens league for better mo- tion pictures, which called, on Gov ernor Ritchie today Samuel Clarke, who said he had been a censor in Canada for more than two years. spoke for the delegation and recom- mended this osculatory limit. Mir. Clarke told the governor that three-foot film kiss lasts about two seconds, and he believes a two-sec- ond kiss is near enough to the 'soul variety" to satisfy movie patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
Little Rock Woman Says She's Feeling Just Grand
 Since Taking Tanlac and
 Can't Say Enough for It.

"I, have actually gained 20 pounds in weight by taking Tanlac and I'm feel ing better than I have in many years" said Mrs. Lizzie Bevels of 1523 Center street Little Rock, Ark.
 q suffered from a complication of troubles for a long time and last July was forced to undergo an operation After the operation I was in a very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
Amv Officers Visitors

Moulton, March -(Special.)-Capt. K. C. Goodehild of the Florence corps, Sal vation Army. accompanied by William Stewart. were in Moulton yesterday. They came to arouse an interest in res- cue work done by the army and to make collections for the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10

lutions had been prepared in advance, and after the paper was read num- Der of the preachers present spoke ve-
 hemently in support of the resolutions urged peaceable methods condemned the mob in severe terms and urged the adoption of the declaration. The reso-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
Packing House Employees
 Appeal to Harding to Help
 Prevent Reduction of Wages
fContinued from page 1)

said that all storage SHOCKS on hand on February 2S were but 33 3000,0 900 pounds more than the same date last year and 6,0O0,00O pounds lower than in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10

the prospective customs regime, al- though it is acknowledged that this spot is not>likely to serve as an open door, inasmuch as German goods eventually would have to find an out> let from there into France and Bel gium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
The Weather
By Associated Prsss

Washington, March 9.-Alabama: Fair Thursday; cooler in south portion; Fri day fair
 Georgia Fair and cooler Thursday; Friday fair.
 Mississippi; Fair Thursday; cooler on the coast: Friday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and prob ably Friday; moderate temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-10
Rail Chief Coming

Huntsville, March 9.-(Special.)- President Fairfax Harrison of the Southern arilway will visit Huntsville and Merrimack on a trip of inspection with Ward Thoron of Boston, presi- dent of the Merrimack Manufacturing company, it was announced here today.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
Pal Moore Beats
 Young Montreal
 In New York Bout
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NEW YORK. Jan. 26.-Pal Moore of Memphis, Tenn. outpointed Young Montreal of Providence. R. L, in a 15- round boxing contest here tonight. The victory gives Moore the right to meet Joe Lynch, bantamweight champion, in a fight for the title.
 Both boys fought hard and fast for the first six rounds, in which honors were about even. Then Moore's left jabs, with an occasional right cross began to weaken his opponent and the Memphis lad gained and held the ad- vantage. Neither boy scored a knock down. Moore weighed 117la pounds and Young Montreal 1201k.
 1 Boy Mccormick. Irish light heavy weight, received the judges decision l over Johnny Howard of Bayonne, N. J, in their 15-round bout. It was McCor. mick's first appearance in the east.
 Mccormick proved a fast, clever 1 fighter, upholding his reputation on th' Pacific coast, where most of his fight 1 ing has been done since arriving fl | this country. Tn the ninth round h. sent Howard down for count of nine Mccormick worked hard for knock out, and, although unable to wear How
 ard down, won easily on points.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
Tempe Normal Five Wins Over Flagstaff

Tempe Normal defeated Flagstaff Normal fin a fast game of basketball played at Tempe last night The Visit- ors came in on the short end of a 46-1S score. but they played the game while they lasted.
 The Flagstaff players were handi- capped by the big change in altitude, coming from the norSher1 part of the state 10 Phoenix and engaging in contest the same day. The boys hope to be Tn better condition for their game with Mesa this afternoon
 Friday afternoon the Flagstaff team will play the Phoenix Junior college five at the high school at S:80 o'clock. Immediatel yafter the Flagstaff Junior game the Tempe Normal and Coyotes win take the field for the final game O fthe Class A league.
 The game will start promptly at 4: 30 o'clock and will decide which team will play tho Gilbert five for the Salt River valley championship and The Arizona Republican silver loving cup The team standing in the Class A league is as follows:
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
WHEEL CLUB MEMORIES RECALLED
 BY REPUBLICAN SOCIABILITY RUN

Way back in the eighties when the old high wheel made its first appear ance the busy pedestrians paused to watch the silent steel monster" crawl along the unpaved thoroughfares, but the memories of 80 years ago fail to recall any more interest in the high wheels first appearance than Fred St. Onge aroused in Phoenix yesterday with his old side kick of the vintage of 'S5.
 St. Onge travelled along Central ave- nue yesterday morning and afternoon and every motorist stopped his ma chine to get a glimpse of the noted cyclist on his high wheel. Little boys and old men, the little fellows curious and grand dad reminiscent The old folks swapped yarns that brought back childhood acquaintances and renewed old friendships and the kids took a greater interest in the high wheel than they do in aviation stunts. The bicycle is a very healthy corpse" judging from the number of two wheelers that followed St. Onge on his tour of the city.
 Mir. St. Onge stated last night that Phoenix is the greatest bicycle city in the country. He did not hesitate to say that there are more bicycles in Phoenix pro rata than in any city fin the world. And the facilities of- fered cyclists cannot be compared to any other city. The schools provide bicycle racks for the youngsters. some thing very few cities in the country are doing to the extent shown in Phoe- nix.
 The bicycle is admitted a benefit to the health as well as a sport asset The man, woman or child who rides bicycle gets just as much fun out of his machine as some get out oi the most costly motor
 No better evidence of the bicycles popularity is needed than the flood of application blanks coming into The Republican office from young and old anxious to participate in The Repub- lican's Sociability Run to be held here next Sunday Unless the clements in terfere. Sunday will be bicycle day in Phoenix The big Sociability Run vii start from the Heard building at Z
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27

D. m and will end at a point to be se- lected today. Handsome souvenirs of the day will be given to all riders who take part in the bike frolic.
 This will not be a race-the riders will travel at a natural speed and fol- low St. Onge on his high wheel When the riders reach the end of the course St. Onge will entertain with an exhi- bition of trick and fancy riding, both on the high wheel and on the modern bike. He will also give a short lec- ture on the proper manner to ride a bike and the proper care of the wheel
 How to Ride a Wheel
 All persons planning on taking part in The Republican Sociability Run can pedal the distance with greater ease and safety if they follow the instruc- tions of Fred St Onge, director of run, as to the correct riding position.
 As illustrated in the accompany
 ing photo, the proper way to ride a bicycle is to sit in the saddle with either pedal at it's lowest point. In this position the rider should be
 able to touch the pedal with his
 heel, the leg being slightly bent at the knee. The front of the saddle should be on line direct with the cranks when they are perpendic-
 
 set more than one inch back of this
 line. The handle bars should be level with the saddle. In this po-
 sition cycling ia made easy.
 Proof that cycling is a highly bene- ficial exercise if properly indulged in is shown in the cases of Nat Butler and Jim Moran, the old time six day racers who are still active and healthy. Many prominent congressman can be seen daily in the nations capital riding to and from the daily sessions on bicycles If you own bike, can borrow one or if you are contemplating buying wheel, don't fail to join in the biz frolic next Sunday. The Republican issues an invitation to every resident of the Salt River valley-the more the merrier. There will be room for all Don't forget-next Sunday afternoon at o'clock from the Heard building Fill out the application blank right now.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
THE ONCE OWED
 \ By 1T. l. PHILLIPS IA

fectly, and want you to shift
 Roar from 35,o00 throats as a spec tacular play occurs: ''Ye e-ahh-h-h-h-h h. Whoop p-la-a-a-a-a.'
 Field Coach-What7 Speak platner. This phone ain't no good. Haughton-I say that from up here am able to diagnose every play per fectly, and I want you to shift Voice-Send me a pound of pertater salad, six frankfurters, and loaf of Vienna bread. and Haughton-"WHA-A- Voice-Ain't this B1cklestein.s deli catessen shop7 | Haughton Gin rage)-THIS IS 4 PRIVATE LINE. l Field Cocch-Somebody cut us off 1 Now what was it you were saying Hsughton? | Haughton-T say that from up here
 I am in a position to diagnose every play and I want you to shift Field Coach-You wanter dye whose
 nose in the next play7
 Wire-C7ink-c -clink- buzz zz- zz zz zz.
 zump-p-p-p.
 Haughton-I say from up here I an
 in a position to diagnose every play and I
 Field Coach-What2 Haughton-Oh, never mind: thu 1 GAMES OVER.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
IF 1921 FOOTBALL GAMES ARE
 DIRECTED nv PHONE

ct was revealed at a midwinter ath- letic conference at Harvard last week that the experiment of conducting a football team by phone from the top row seats was tried by ex-Coach Haughton last fall. It was stated that the experiment was successful and that the plan may be widely copied in the future)
 Coach Haughton (after Yale has made a gain)-Hello-hello Gimme the field coach. Field Coach-Hello (click-click- click sna-p-p-p buz-zZ-zz klopf-f-f-f-snip- snap), did somebody ring7 Haughton-This is Haughton-listen.
 The Wire-B-r-r-r snap-p-p click click brg- g-rg-rg buZ-z-z who-o-O-OY | Haughton-Didja get what I said?
 Field Coach-I thought you were giving a new cheer or sumpin. | Haughton (exasperated as Harvard plays fail)-Listen. We gotta strengthen that attack. From UP here (snap-p click-cliek- -gr--r-r-r- rumph- ph-h) have been able to diag- nose everything clearly and (snap-p-p- tump- jump -gr-r-r- clink). 1 Field Coach-Do you hear mo all right?
 Haughton-I don't wantah hear you I wancha to listen to me. | Yale cheering section as Harvard runner is stopped - Reckety- Rex i Koex-Koex Reckety- Rex -Koex- -KoeS Rah-R -Rah- Rah- -Rah- Rah-Rah- Rah- Rah- -YAY- -HUL-L-L l Field Coach--What didjer say? ! Haughton-I am trying to. i Telegraph Operator-Gotta match? i Haughton, confusedly-I am trying i to say-justa minute-what2-No haven't a match.
 Field Coach-Whatzat? You think | it's a poor match7
 Haughton-I was talking to a felleI lup here. Now listen. From UT here am able to diagnose the play perfectly and I want to have you shift
 Wire Buzz-zz- zclip- clap clip gr-r- -owmp-z-z-z-z-z.
 Harvard Cheering Secton-H-AHH lVUDD. H-AHH- -VUDDDD.
 CEnd Of First Period)
 SECOND PERIOD
 Haughton-Hello! Hello |. Eat you?
 Voice-Yep.
 Haughton-Listen That Yalt team is a joke. They haven a thing. Why all We gotta dt
 voice-sirl How dare you talk nkt that?
 Haughton-Is this the Harvard fiel, lcoach?
 voice-No, this Is the residence o President Arthur Twining Hadley O Yale and
 Haughton-Darn that operatorl
 Field Coach-HeIlo. Hello.
 Haughton-Where the eIluva been |. .. Listen (snap-p-p br-r-r click Clank- click grr-r-r-r- zz-zo- oOY-OY lOOYY) From up here getta grea view of every play. I've been able tt diagnose everything clearly and wan you to shift the tackles.
 Two Yale Hooters - BooIa- -Boola Boola- -Boola. We will roughhOuse poo [ old Harvard. etc , Haughton-Did you hear what , said?
 Field Coach-Aw cut out the singing and talk (End of Second Period) THIRD PERIOD .i Same as first and second periods. onI l WOrse)
 FOURTH PERIOD - aughton-Heuo Hello
 Wire re-Snip -p-p-p -pp- buzz-zz -zz- -zz , zz-pIump- phph. Field Coach--I don't getcher. HauEhton-I say that from up her I anu able to diaEnosa every play per
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
PORTLAND WILL STAGE DEMPSEY
 TITLE CONTEST
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PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. 26.--Frsnk E. Watkins. chairman of the Portland boxing commission, announced that an agreement had been reached whereby Jack Dempsey will defend his title here next April in a 10-round decision match against the best man who can be obtained as an opponent by the boxing commission, which is arrang ing the match. Jack Kearns confirmed the announcement
 The announcement followed a con- ference between Kearns and repre- sentatives of the boxing commission.
 The consideration for which Demp- sey's appearance here was assured was not made public. It was said the match would be on a percentage basis. Appearance forfeits and a contract will be signed immediately, it was said The fight will be staged at the pavilion of the Pacific international live stock exposition.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-27
Coast League Waits
 For NelO Agreement

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-The Pacific Coast Baseball league decided today to await a copy Of the new na- tional agreement before defining itB attitude on the draft rule Application was sent to the National Association o1 Professional Baseball clubs for a copy Of the agreement and action in regard to the transfer of players was postponed indefinitely, 1t was an nounced after a protracted session.
 On the opening day. April 5, of the Pacific Coast Baseball league schedule Portland will play al San Francisco Vernon at Sacramento, Oakland at Salt Lake, and Seattle at Los Angeles.