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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
CHARGE PACKERS TRYING
 FOR A NATIONAL STRIKE
By Associated Press

Chicago, March S.--Union leaders rep resenting more than 100000 workers in the packing industry in all parts of the country departed for Omaha tonight to attend 8 two-day meeting, Which opens there tomorrow, to consider the decrease in wages and readjustment of working hours which were announced by the packers today to become effective March 10.
 Charging that the packers were trying to force a national strike because. hav- ing forced live stock prices to the low est level in years, and having filled their warehouses. they want a 60-day shutdown so that they can unload this supply on the public at high prices" the employees representatives said that the workers were prepared to oppose the restoration of the 10-hour day to the last ditch"
 In discussing the announced wage re- ductions, which approximate 1215 per cent, Dennis Lane of the Analgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers union said that this cut would work against the old employees and would eventually amount to about 40 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
GREEN BAY BOWLERS
 CONTINUE GOOD WORK

Buffalo N. Y, March S.-Bowlers from Green Bay Wis, who shot into first place of the five-man evest last night with a total of 2,911 pins, con- tinued their high rolling through the doubles and singles of the American Bowling congress tournament today. J. Van Oss and G. Neidl topped today s shooters in the two-man event with a score of 1,179 pins, which put them m seventh place, while their teammate, B. Masse, led today's singles with a CAT total placing fourth. They were the only scores in the doubles and singles today to class among the 10 leaders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
RESOLUTIONS PAY
 TRIBUTE ID DEAD
Democratic Committee ExtoIS Virtues of Late Fred L.
 BIaCkmon of AnniSton

Montgomery. March S.-(Special )-Res- olutions mourning the death of Congress- man Fred L. Blackmon of the Fourth district were adopted by rising vote of the state democratic executive com mittee when it met in Birmingham to provide for the selection of democratic nominee for the position vacated by the death of Mr Blackmon. The resolutions follow:
 Whereas the occasion which calls us together at this time is the sudden and untimely death of Hon. Fred l.. Black mon; and,
 Whereas, the esteem in which MT. Blackmon was held by the mem mbers of the committee and the high place lBe occupied in the councils of the demo- cratic party render it fitting that we should give official expression to our deep sense of loss; now, therefore, be 1t
 Resolved by the democratic executive committee of the state of Alabama, that in the death of Fred l.. Blackmon, Ala bama democracy has lost one who typi- fled the finest ideals and aspirations Of our party, both from the standpoint or devoted service and of exalted private character. In carrying on the great oo- jects of democracy he was a tower or strength. In character he was spotless and incorruptble; in public affairs he ex- hibited the finest qualities of leadership and constructive craftsmanship; in ms private life and in his relationship With his fellow men he exhibited sweetness of character and a greatness of heart which made him one of the most beloved of Alabama's s sons. Alabama democracy views with loving pride the life ana achievements of Fred l.. Blackmon and mourns in. sincere sorrow his untimely death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
FERTILIZER SLUMPS
Southern Farmers Are Not Purchas-
 ing, Official Says

Montgomery, March S.-tSpeciai.)- )- Southern farmers have reduced their con sumption of fertilizer by 65.39 per cent during this year, according to statistics given to the state department of agri- culture today by H. G. Hester, secretary of the New Orleans cotton exchange. MT Hester showed that between August and February B, 1920. Alabama farmers had purchased 17S.109 tons of fertilizer, while during the same period of this cot ton year they have purchased only 57,- 633 tons, a decrease of 120,476 tons. The seven cotton growing states of the south purchased 1,805,77 tons during the same period of last season and have pur- chased only 624G9 tons this season, decrease of 11S0S14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
GADSDEN BUILDING
 SELLS FOR $21, 200

Gadsden March S.-tSpecial.)-The old Gadsden National bank building on Broad street, which was purchased several months ago by H. S Patterson, changed hands again yesterday when J. R. Laverty purchased it for S21,200. The building has just been remodelleo inside at a cost of several thousand dollars, and is now occupied by w. l.. Smith and several mining engineering firms. They hold their premises on 90-day sale lease, and will immediately look for new quarters. The property is one of the valuable sites on Broad street, and for a number of years was the scene of the banking activities on the Gadsden National bank. now To- cated at the junction of North Fourth and Broad streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
DISPUTE HANGS QUEER TITLE OF "W0ULD-BE"
 TO OKLAHOMA OIL CAMP
Rx Assnciated Press

Tulsa. Okla Marcn S The town Of would-Be, Okla. owes it's name to a dispute between post office inspector and postmaster
 This is the story as told by Emoy Kaye of Woud-Be; In 1917, about 4oo persons comprising an oil camp tiVe miles south of Billings decided they wanted post office. The post office oe- partment granted their request ana the postal inspector arrived to christen the new community. The. postmaster lead ing the discussion for the citizens, wanted the town named Mid-Co The inspector objected
 A'It wouldn't do at all, he said. w hen the oils gone. what would it be-"
 Ut would be town, that's what 1t would be-, answered the postmaster
 Well, then if it would be- it would be-" the inspector retaliated, and the postal station thereupon became Would he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
CRISIS THREATENS
 DEKALB SCHOOLS
County Famous for It's Educa. tional Progress, Must Vote
 Tax or Reduce Terms

Fort Payne. March S.-(Special) )-The fate of the DeKalb county public school system rests with the voters of the county in the special election to be held March IA to determine whether the col lection of the special three-mill school tax, authorized by an amendment to the state constitution four years ago, is to be continued.
 That is the unanimous declaration of the county board of education and J. M. Tucker, county superintendent, under whose direction the tax was inaugurated During the period since the tax was voted in three years ago, the length of nearly all school terms has been prac- tically doubled, more than $l00,000 spent in the erection of new buildings, repairs to old ones and the purchase of new equipment and three consolidated schools established During this same period S2 teachers have been added to the county teaching force.
 DeKalb county now has II high schools, including the county high school at Fort Payne Three of them teach the full four-year accredited high school course, two teach three-year courses, and six schools have two-year high school courses Some of the latter are located from 15 to 20 miles from a railroad, put have excellent buildings, moderniy equipped, and good teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
MOTHER---
 HERE'S A CHANCE
 TO SAVE MONEY
On Cost of Riddles" Shoes. "Youngster" Brand Offers Two Pairs at Little More Than Price
 of One.

Don't throw away the ''kiddies' !" shoes, just because you think they worn out past repair. Cut down the cost of your shoe expenditures-make one pair do the work of twoi
 And that's just what you can do, too, if you buy ''Youngster'' shoes, and then take advantage of the Trutt Factory Rebuilding system--a plan that saves you the cost of the second pair by making the old ones you would have thrown away wear like new.
 The 'Youngster'' rebuilding system for children's shoes is not just ordinary repair ing cobbling The shoes are actually re built from stem to stern" by expert shoe makers, over the same last the. shoe was originally made on. When they are re- turned to you, they look and wear like new. But this rebuilding Service is offered only on "Youngster" shoes.
 Nol "Youngster'' shoes do not cost any more than other makes of children's shoes, and in many instances cost a great deal less mot cons sidering our rebuilding feature at all, which makes one pair do the work of two.
 The "Youngster'' shoe is an ideal shoe for the boy or girl who is vigorous and rugged enough for the most strenuous play--iight cool, comfortable and good looking. "Youngster" shoes fit the feet and '.barefooted.'' Still they are strong and sturdy and be depended upon to stand the rugged wear and tear" of healthy youths most vigorous usage.
 wouldn't you like to know more about this shoe. without putting yourself under any obligation? We would like to send you a booklet--free-telling all about chldren's shoes-and our wonderful rebuilding serv- ice which makes an old pair look and wear like new. If you will send your name and address--together with the and address of the shoe store where you buy your shoes we will mail you this valuable, money saving booklet free of charge.
 Please remember. you do not assume any obligation. We do not even sell shoes by mail We are large and well-known manu- facturvrs of children's shoes. but we haven't a dealer i'll your town-and want one within the next 30 days and are taking this method of getting him. Send names to Truitt Bros, Advertising Dept. 354C, BINGHAMTON. N. Y.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
BOSTON BRAVES TAKE
 TO SURF BATHING AS
 RAIN HALTS' PRACTICE

Galveston Tex March S.-Rain-fell here this afternoon and the battery men of Manager Fred Mitchells Bos- ton Nationals forsook baseball prac- tice for surf swimming. Tonight Maa7 ager Mitchell announced the schedule of exhibition games to be played as the Braves work their way north as follows:
 April 4, first and second teams at Brewton, Ala; April ,. University of Alabama vs. first team; April 6, first and second teams at Columbia, Tenn; ADril ', first and second teams at Paris, Tenn. April g. Memphis Southern as sociation team vs. first team at Mem phis; April 9 and 10, Louisville Amer lcan association team vs. first team at Louisville.
 Dick Rudolph the last member of the pitching staff to report for spring training, reached Galveston today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Stock Salesmen Indicted Ry Aesociated Press

New York, March S.-Indictment ol
 14 stock statesmen alleged to have swindled New York brokers out Of $Zo'- 900 to $50, 900 became known here to- day, when Vincent G. King was ar raigned in general sessions on a charge of grand larceny and held in $2,oG0 bail. Detective instrumental in King indictment allege that the salesmen, with headquarters in Park row, nad turned in many fake orders for stocks giving brokers notes of supposed pur- chasers, The brokers paid the com missions. but were unable to collect OH the notes when they became due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Shipyard Wages Cut

Philadelphia, March S.-Shipyard wage reductions, approximating 10 per cent, were embodied in a revised schedule of rates submitted today by the shipbuild- CTS at a joint meeting held here under the auspices of the Atlantic Coast ship building Industrial board, attended by representatives of shipyards on the At lantic Seaboard and Gulf of Mexico, and by international officers of labor unions affiliated with the metal trades depart ment of the American Federation ot Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
HUGE BOND ISSUE IS
 VOTED BY ATLANTA
By Associated Press

Atlanta, March s.-Atlanta voted today to issue Ss,s50,OOO in bonds for publie schools improvements and other civic enterprises, according to a complete un- official count made tonight.
 The plan provides S4000, 900 for schools. g, 2,S50,o00 for waterworks improvements, s1 ,250.000 for extension of the sewer syse tenn and S750O00 for the proposed spring street viaduct to provide another cross town traffic artery The vote was over- whemingly for the bonds, especially those for schools, which showed 21,no to 513 in their favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
ONE HARMONIOUS ARMY IS
 ADMINISTRATORS POLICY
By Associated Press

Washington, March S.--The policy of the war department under the new ad- mnistration contemplates organization of the nations military forces into "onc harmonius, well-balanced and effective army, consisting of the regular army, the national guard and the organized re- serves" Secretary Weeks announced today.
 The regular army and the national guard will be developed to the strength authorized by law, the announcement said and the reserves will be organized as divisions and auxiliary troops with full officer complement and sufficient enlisted strength to be capable of rapid recruitment to full strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Warns Against Compromise
 n- A.snc;otod prAas

Roanoke va March S.-Warning that any compromise with the com peny relative to working hours would be a violation of Rule 27 of the na> tional agreements, B. M. Jewell, pres ident of the railway department~of the American Federation of Labor. in a letter addressed to heads of labor or ganizations on the Norfolk and Vest ern raiNay. urges that all officers ana men in the unions on the road carry out the provisions of the agreements, "regardless of the fact that it might imt.ose temporary hardships."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Mrs. Johnson Found Not Guilty

Cleveland, Ohio March S.-Mrs. Mill dred Johnson of New York. mother of Albert Johnson, the bandit who was killed during the attempted robbery of the Bedford, Ohio, branch of the Cleve- land Trust company. last october, was found guilty by a jury in common pleas court here today on charges or receiving stolen property. She was released on $7500 bail pending filina of motion for new trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Eden, Declares State Utility Commission,
 Must Remain Open and Southern Is Loser

stipulated that the railroad must place caretaker at that point to receive all freight. The petition of citizens on the Blossburg J efferson branch Of the Southern railroad for the reopening or the case in which the railroad was per- mitted to discontinue it's passenger serV- ice was postponed until April
 No protest was entered against the pc tition of the American Railway Express company for the removal of messengers on trains and between Dothan ana St. Andrews Bay, Fla, and the petleioh was granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Scotch Greet Prince Dy Aasoctafed PreSS

Glasgow, March S.-The Prince or Wales. who is visiting Glasgow today, was accorded an enthusiastic recep- tion. During the day there was parade of unemployed who carried banners with notices as We Wans the 1914 Prices" and '"The Prince Has Re errsed Our Dinner. We Have NASp- tion.' re last inscription referred to the prince having declined to attend a public dinner in his honor, owing to opposition by the laborites in the town council to the expenditure of funds for such a function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09

Montgomery, March s.-(SpeciaL) )-Eden must not be closed
 The Alabama public service commission has ruled that citizens within the gates of Eden may continue to enjoy their priv ileges and pleasures. The petition of the Southern railway for permission to close its Eden agency was denied by the com mission today. Mulga must also be kept open to the public.
 However the commission granted the petition of the same railroad for permis- sion to close the agency at Seddon, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Socialist Chiefs Meet

By AssOcfHteu rross ,
 New York, March S.-SuDJects rele want to the future of the socialist party were discussed by it's nationai executive committee. meeting here to- day and were embodied in report to be published as the of{iclai agenoa of the next national convention in De- troit. beginning June 25. A statement issued by the committee declared the important matters of the preliminary order of business were -four alterna- tive motions defining the relations or the socialist party to the interna- tionale; two alternative definitions of political action and motion to replace the prohibition against voting mill- tary appropriations in the party con- StitutjOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Close Buenos Aires Plant
 Ry Associated Press

Buenos Aires, March S.-The man agement of the Frigorifico Le Blanca a packing house operated here py Ncrth American capital, announced to- day that it would close the plant Tn April as result of, the boycott os pert workers, which has stopped all hide shipments from Buenos Aires. As a result of the company's decision, 900 persons will be thrown out of work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
800 BELIEVED DROWNED
Many Chinese Perish When Steamer
 Is Wrecked
Rx Associated Press

Hong Kong, March 7-More than 800 Chinese are believed to have been drowned in the wreck of the steamer Hong Moh, on Lamock Island, off the port of Swatow. Krangtung province March 3. news of which was received here today.
 The steamer, British vessel of 1900 tons, owned in Singapore, carried 1,lo Chinese on the trip and only 24S of these have been repor ted as rescued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Louisiana Bank Robbed
By Associated Press

By AssOciated Press
 Shreveport, La, March S.-The Bank of Bienville, at Bienville, La was robbed early Tuesday of over $23,oGo in Liberty bonds, jewelry and other val uables stored in deposits boxes in the vault The safe in which the bank funds are stored also kept in the vault, was mot molested. The burglars evi- dently feared the noise of the explosion which tore the vault door open nao awakened the community, and aItef robbing the deposit boxes, escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
FAIL TO AGREE
Representatives of Unskilled Labor
 Decline to Accept Cuts
By Associated Press

By Associated freSs
 New York. March Skew York Cen tral railroad officials and the represen- tatves of common labor employed by that system failed today to reach an agreement at a conference called to dis cuss proposed reductions in the pay of unskiled workmen.
 The railroad proposed cuts which, it was pointed out, averaged from 5la to IA cents an hour, effective April 1. De- clining to accept them, the labor repre- sentatives said they would discuss the matter with the men. Another confer ence on the subject was set for March 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Operate on Princess Rv Assaciated Press

Athens March S.--Prlhctss Anas- tasia, wife of Prince Christopher un- derwent an operation yesterday after noon Dr. Geroulanas. assisted by Dr. Alden Hoover, being in charge. The Princess condition was considered grave, the surgeons declared after the operation and she will not be out oi danger for several days. The patient was on the operating table 75 minutes, and the operation was described as difficult
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Hold Women Lack Judgment By Associated Press

Chicago. M4rch S.-Women ushers in theatres lacA judgment in times of emergency and consequently are not conducive to public safety, accord. = 70 S5 per cent of the city fire marshals of the country who have replied to ques- tionnaire sent out by Alderman J. O.. kostner. Chairman of the city council buildings committee while So per cent of the answers opposed women as usners in theatres not one of them fa- vored women, the other 15 per cent evading the onesfion with indirect ans wers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Aydelotte Us Chosen

Philadelphia March S.--t'rank Ayde- lotte, American secretary to the Rhodes scholarship trustees. and professor of English at Massachusetts Institute of Technology was today chosen president of Swarthmore college. He succeeds Dr. Joseph Swain, who retires in June. He is a graduate of Indiana university and former Rhodes scholar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Clothing Workers EnJoined
 Rv Aasociated Press

New York, March S.-Supreme court Justice Earlanger today enjoined the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America from picketing the shop or Joseph Skolney & Co., or coercing eni- ployes to join the union The lnJuiic- tion was issued in connection with a s25O 600 damage suit brought by the company against the union and it's of. ficerS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Fletcher Sworn In

Washington, March S.Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania, former ann bassador to Mexico, was sworn in today as under secretary of state, succeeding Norman H. Davis. Mir Davis will re- main at the department for tune to assist the new officials and will con time as chairman of the American del- egates to the international communica- lions conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Mrs. Hartman Wins Divorce

Newport, R. l., March S.-Mrs. Mae Brady Hartman of New York was granted a divorce from Herbert M. Hartman in the superior court here today. She charged confirmed intoxi-' cation and neglect to provide The case, which was heard on depositions, was uncontested. The marriage of the Har7 rimans in August. 1908, was Mrs. Har- riman's third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Cashier Is Sentenced

Paris, Tex, March A-Lawrence E.. Steel cashier of the defunct Farmers National bank of Cooper, Tex. pleaded guilty to embezzlement of $l7S,000 in federal court today, and was sentenced to eight years in the Atlanta federal prison. Two former bookkeepers of the bank pleaded guilty to making
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Diplomats Greet Hughes R.. Aasan Ia fed Press

Washington Mafch s. Members of the diplomatic corps headed by Am- bassador Jsserand of France, dean of the corps called today on Secretary Hughes at the state department to pay their respects. The formal call is GUS tomary when a new secretary takes office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Atlanta Wins Convention

Savannah. March S.--Atlanta was chosen as the meeting place for the 1922 convention of the Tristate Ice Cream Manufacturers association, i'll session here today The o-cent cone and plate were voted back into exist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
Wilson's Cousin Dies
Rv Associated Press

ny .tosONIHItN T ICs6
 Fresno Cal, March S-Mrs. Ella Phil- lips a first cousin of former President Woodrow Wilson, died today at her home near here. Mrs. Phillips was a native of Maryland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-09
HARDING DYNASTY
 HANDICAPPED WITH
 HOOVER AND DAVIS
Labor Has SuIIen Fangs for Moose Chieftain and John son and Borah, PenroSe and Moses Dislike
 Food Expert
Fly HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age Herald

300 Davidson Building
 Washington, March S.-(SpecialD < It is now common knowledge that Sena- tors Johnson and Borah, on the one hand, and Senator Penrose. on the other, are exceedingly sore because Herbert Hoover was made a member of the cabinet. Of course, it. is generally understood that the Ants-Saloon league froths at the mouth whenever it delsus 70 ccnteotts..s0 A cSlaanas the officers of which engaged in enforceing anti liquor laws and the entire prohibition machinery are "notoriousIy wet"
 N 1t is not so well known, however. that the American Federation of Labor IS also sore very sore. It is conteuded that J. J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, i5 not regarded by the American Fedora ton of Labor as "laborite" at all. It is true that Mir Davis at one time ar- filated actively with labor and union organizations. It is said in extenaation that he stu possesses and carries with hirn as~sS3 dniCu card. Bpt MT Davis has untA recently been entirely engaged in conductipg the affairs of a fraternal organization, the order of Loyal Moose, or the Loyal Order of Moose, as the case might be. s
 MT Davis is a Moose leader rather than a labor leader. according to the interpretation of the American Feeder ation of Labor Labor protested against the appointment of Davis. It is whis- pered that labor is of the opinion that Davis was named because President Harding resented the fact that organ ized labor, in the national campaign supported Governor Cox, and severely criticized the successful candidate.