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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
a Rare Advertising Opportunity
Is Being Lost by Seattle, Is Claim

this city will not be on a proper
footing. financially or other
wise, until that 10 accomplish
ed. Any one who travels or
who follows baseball knows
ira, there 10 not another city In
,hls country the sixe OF Seattle
tina, has iu professional base.
ball club in a Circuit composed
o. cities Of from onc-half 10 one
fifteenth IT, population.
II Seattle owes allegiance IN
der Baseball Ia. 20 the North.
western league, let them have a
club here. but In any event ie;
Seattle have a club In the Pa.
eifle Coast league. " there 10
no. room for two clubs. let II be
a survival Of the litter. and the
fans will decide the matter In
a mos, effective way. inssmueh
az they are. after all. the ones
VINO pay the bills and finance
tho game.
We are told that baseball lay.
will not permit Of Seattle being
Withdrawn without the consent
81 the other clubs. hv; am one
who does no, take nuos, stock
IN 'his defense. and ! am not
guessing. either.
We all know that when thinps
don't break Just RICH. fer Dug
dale. he whips the others into
lire BY Coast league talk.
We know that Dunsale had no
trouble. In 1907. in transferring
Seattle frern the Coas; league
10 the Northwestern. and
could cite numerous Instances
where cities were transferred
from one league 10 another
when espeoicrt and withou.
any fuss or trouble.
am absolutely satisfied. and
I believe the ma Iorlty Of the Sc
attic baseball fana feel the
same way. tina, pupdalc can put
the Seattle club In the Pacific
coast league within a reason.
able length OF time, whenever
he really wants 10. Urtil he
does that very thing. baseball
In Seattle Will not be the finan.
oial success II nigh, be. and the
supporters Of the game In this
city are not being given the
service they are entitled 20.
ROLAND coTTERIlI.
Secretary Park Board.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
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looks like any other Lightweight
alongside OF Benny Leonard.
Charley Manning wss N
from Everett last week
and didn't talk fight all the
time he was in town.
Jack Barry should get few iron
crosses to reward his pitchers with
when they land the bean" ball.
An old soldiers home In
Ohio has a ball team. Wonder
" any OF the players have been
given a chance with Brooklyn
YETI
Considering the number OF
games they lose each season. a LOT
OF colleges won't miss football
1T all.
Jack Barry says he was hh
% times by pitched balls last
season. and still doesn't believe
IN the bean" ball. Jacks op-
tir,isr IS admirable, at any
rate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

know tina, a club o. this
Kind often puts up better base
ball than a club Of veterans.
bu, the fans will eondone a
poor game or games by the vet
Grams. bu, Will invariably con
denim the management az cheap
when the youngsters fail down
n there are many on the club.
Mere important. however.
tran the matter Of players 10
the fac, tina, sesttl. 10 Justly
entities 10 be In q Circuit, o. the
proportions % the coss, league.
where the competition will be
with clubs from Can Franeisco.
Oakland. Toe Angeles. etc.
which are now ard will con-
sinue 90 be commercial rivals
OF Seattle. and sports between
clubs from these cities will nat.
uraIly be more attractive than
from, nearby. smaller cities.
For several years the fans o.
this city have been led 10 be-
ileve that this city would be
represented In the Coast league.
snd believe the failure 20
bring this abou, was ono OF the
most important reasons why
Interest In baseball was so lack.
ing during the past seasons.
u was a great dlsappolntmer,
20 tire fans OF this city ~ho Wis
Ted California In 1915 TO rot be
sble TO see our club play In
San Francisco, where millions
of people were visiting. A rare
advertising opportunity was
lost. ard will continue 30 IN
~ Seattle takes It's place on
the Pacific Coast league base.
ball n,ap.
Seattle fans are getting tired
~ the annual winter confer.
enees and campaigns 10 deter.
mine whether Everett. 1eiling.
ham. Ballard. North Yakima.
WaIia Walla. etc. shall be tax.
en- into the Northwestern
league. or whether Tacoma. Vie.
torla or Aberdeen can be
financed. We have had this
line OF talk 20 read for several
winters. varied now and then
by suggestion that Butte. Hell.
ena. Missoula or Great Falls
were trying 10 get In.
Seattle has a right TO be In
bi9-eity league, and baseball In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Here's Busher Like
Ruthless Zimmerman

We've heard OF bush lenEuers
who were TO be Ty Cobbs. Mathew
sons and Lajoles. but for the first
time we have heard OF another
Heine Zimmerman.
The youth who is supposed to
have the latent possibilities of the
great Bronxite Is Ralph Miller OF
Waterloo. Ia. who is said TO have
everything Zim has except the
temperament.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

Sporting Editor: 'rasmuch
as 4 great deal 10 being said ard
written these days In baseball
circles about the Seattle oase-
ball club being placed In tho Pa.
eifle Coast league, and az presl.
den. Duaaaic has been quoted
In the past az rayinn. - am az
the mercy Of the fans" IN con.
nee,ion herewith. perml, me 20
voice my opinion In the mat.
ter.
I submit, my observations on
the subject as fan who has
watched Seattle baseball clubs
play for the las, 20 years. "a one
who has seen ard followed base.
ball in the major and minor
leagues. ard az ore who has
been connected with semlpro-
fessIonai baseball In q mana
aerlsi capacity for a number OF
years. hence may be quail
fled.
do not wish TO be under.
stood az eri,ieising Mr.. Dug
dale. who Is a personal friend
OF many years standing. or OF
being a Coast league partisan.
for ! an, no, one o. those who
accuse Dugdalc 81 being cheap.
nor do believe there is such a
marked differences In the brand
Of baseball pu, W by the Coas,
ard Northwestern leagues.
DO firmly believe. however.
tina, Seattle shouts be In tbs
Coast league. and ina; DUadaIe
10 making the mistake o. hbs
life II he does not bring about
such a result, before next sea
son. and from my observation
the general run Of fans Of the
city are Of ire same opinion.
While the quality OF baseball
played In the Coast league 10
little. n any. better than that
played in the Northwestern
LEAGUE. the fact remains that
players In that league In the
main are seaGoned players.
whose names are familiar In
baseball circles. and this 10
more satisfying 20 the average
fan than a collection OF pror1is-
inq young prospects such as
pr-domlnatc on the Northwest
ern league clubs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Jack Barry Laughs
at "Beaner" Claims

Manager Jack Barry OF the Red
Sox laughs at those who claim his
pitchers have used the bean ball.
Il don't believe there is pitch
or in tho league trying to hit a bat.
ter Jack declares. 81 was hit %
times last year. but ! don't believe
! was ever hit Intentionally"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Tener With
Ban.y OhMsOn
By rnii.d Press LEASED Wire

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-Presl-
dent John X. Tener OF the Nation
nj league. today added his promise
TO that Of Ban Johnson that the
big leagues would shorten their
season. or do anything else the
president wishes"
ITO date. the president has en-
couraged the continuation OF all
sports. and we have no reason TO
believe he will recommend stop
ping the games now" Tener said.
"S,hould he wish the games stopped,
however. he will find It's ready and
willing 90 respond TO any service in
which he believes our men can bet
ter serve the country's interest"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Ken Williams Wins
With Home Run Swat

Uy Irfted pr-~s Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES. July pa
homer by Ken Williams. former
Spokane slugger. gave Portland a
victory over Los Angeles here yes
terday. Kens swat came in the
seventh. with two on ahead Of him.
Pat OConnor and NJ David. ar.
rested in connection with the
street car riot Saturday. were con.
ylcted in Judge Gordon's court Fri.
day, and sentenced TO 30 days In
| jail and 800 fine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

The sand sharks. summer
edition Of the lounge lizard.
are working overtime at AK
these bright summer after
moons, says Ray Richards, the
gymnasium puGlilst
They are taking up as much time
with that McGraw case as con
gressional investigating commit
tee.
Having lost TO Joe yelling,
Johnny Dundee might as we'll
announce his retirement.
A 5-,o-l shot lost AZ Empire CITY
recently. Hard for the book
makers.
From, the way the fighters
are rushing 20 the eolors, We
suggest that Stacker and
yellow" be substituted for
Battling" and Cyclone" ard
such.
Present price OF beef considered
the COW that jumped over the moon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Benny Leonard Made
Offer 10 Meet White

~ 'ri,ed r--s- r.~a.ei Ni--
NEW YORK. July 2s-nenny
Leonard has been offered $4,000
TO meet Charlie White In n bout
to n decision. Jack Curley made
the offer Dick Curlcy. who staged
the recent bout between Leonard
and kilbane. is ready TO make an
offer for the bout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Without Going to
New York Giants

by United Press leased Wire
CHICAGO. July 2s 49, Pitcher
Middleton OF the Giants has been
shifted 10 Louisville IN exchange
for Outfielder Wllhoit. on whom
waivers had been asked by tho
Colonies. according to the an
nouncement OF McGraw today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Former NV. Leaguers
Join Army in South

q, tied '--.- -~--d Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. July rs
Four Oakland and San Francisco
Coast league players today enlisted
in the new regiment OF California
field artillery They are Rod Muir
ply. Dan Murray and Tom Fltz
fimmons Of Oakland and Del Baker
OF San Francisco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

hind for Walter Mails today when
the Ames crew takes on the Dgthie
outfit In the first melee OF the
Shlpbullders' league double bill.
5. G. & ID D. and Skinner A. Eddy.
both with n lot OF former y. W.
leRguers in the lineups. meet In
the second game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Elks' Ball Team to
Tangle With Olvmpia

The Elks' baseball team VIII
journey 10 Olympia Sunday and
tangle with one OF the fast semi.
pro aggregations of the capital.
Bands will he on the Job. A large
crowd is to make the trip with the
Elks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Len Rowlands Loser
i'm Bout to Barrieau

by United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. July 2s.-Len
Rowlands of Milwaukee may have
punch. but he did not got a
chance 10 use IL in his four-round
bout with Frank Barrieau last
night. Frank got the decision. hit.
ting the Mllwaukcean az will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

PERHAM. MINI, July 2s.--
Al Palzer. hesvyWe boxer
and one time contender for the
championship. was dangerously
wounded, following quarrel
with his father at their home
here last night
Palzer was shot when he at
tempted to protect HE mother. who
was shot in both arms when hei
husband returned home last night
and qusrreled.
Palzer lost his biggest bout, with
Luther Mccarthy when they
fought for the white heavyweight
championship in California liz
achieved world fame when he
knocked out Bombardier Wells o
England In New York. Palzer'i
last big fleht WIS with Fred Full
ton at Hudson. Wis. Palzer scored
a knockout
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
BY Condo

Well. we'll. pipe Chef Mcintyre
carrying a stick. But it's all right
for Chef is an actor now. He re-
Gently appeared before the movie
In San Francisco and posed for a
number OF athletic stunts
Pictures Of Chef In his ring togs
show him to be in pretty good
shape. He is giving Frisco heavy
weights boxing lessons nowadays
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Series of Star Net
Matches Are Plannc(

by nItrd Prrts Iea-ed WIre
NEW YORK. July GA serIes
OF tennis matches TO be played b.
Mary X Browne and Molla Blur
stedt are being planned. a special
trophy will be awarded the win
ner
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Robert Hesketh WINS
Over Japanese Crack

Robert Hesketh took the mea-
sure OF kurata. the japanese net
star. in yesterdays Playfield tour
ney clash. The game was very
aggressive. Hesketh winning, IA
&c. 6.l. 60
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Herb Hunter Signed
Up by Portland Club

By United Press iensed Wire
LOS ANGELES. July 2S.--Herb
Hunter. former Los Angeles in
fielder. has been signed to pastlme
In the Portland inner breastworks
until Pineli or Borton get IN
shape TO play
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Eddie Cicottc Is
Thorn to Red Sox
r- Leased Wire

By United Prer. LrsArd WIre
NEW YORK. July IS Eddie
Cicotte, once dropped from Boston
to Chicago by the waiver route. is
the chief thorn In the pennant am
billions Of the Red Sox. averages
published today show.
Cicotte has won II games and
! lost T.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Toe Rivers Signs to
Take on Willie Hoppe

OAKLAND. July 2s.-Joe Rivers
today signed TO meet Willie Hoppe
here on the night OF August $ in n
four-round bout
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Baseball
Pi,ssears

A. Cincinnati 6. philaeelphiA :.
At St fouis =, Boston 3
At Chicago J. New York !
Al Plitshurg 8. Brooklyn !.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
Al PalZer,
Boxer, Shot
by T ather

by rrItrd Press fersed Wire
PERHAM. Mlnn., July "a
Al Pslxer, heavyweight boxer.
who was shot by his father
early Friday. when he was try
ing 70 protect his mother, died
at the local hospital early to-
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE

~ Washington rs. Cleveland -.
A. New York 8. chicago .
A. Philadelphia =. Detroit 1.
No other played.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
COAST LEAGUE
snIrnIunERs. LEAGUE

AZ Los Angeles Z. Portland =.
Al Salt Lake 2, Vernon s.
At San Francisco 6, Oakland ..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28
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rUsT suPposIN'

rUST sUPPoSIN
II Supposing some promoter
= was to stage a bout between
Jack Johnson and Fred Fulton. In
Tiajuana. Mexico. would you think
Il worth your time to take II In
That is the kind OF talk that Is
making the rounds In san Francis
cos pugiiistic circles. The chances
are that the fight will never take
place. but. just the same. the San
Francisco lads can't be denied their
gossip about such thing.
Dick Klegin. who Is n present in
0an Francisco. making arrange
ments to bring Georges Carpenter
to the Coast. TO appear in several
bouts for the Red Cross. saw the
big negro In Spain and talked over
such a bout with Johnson. The col
orei heavyweight was willing to
take on Fulton.
EDDIE CAMP did not box for
the newsboys In San Francisco. aft.
er all. according 10 later reports.
II seems that all vas In readiness
for Eddie TO hop off the boat from
Seattle. hop into an auto that con-
yeyed him to the scene OF the news
boys picnic. and there appear in a
four-round exhibition match with
frankie Tucker for the edification
81 the newsboys.
Eddie went thru with his part Of
(, n. as did every ono else but the no
nee, who refused to allow Eddie
to participate in the melee with
Tuck. ne~sboys' picnic or no news
boys picnic The officials OF the
Law and order department in Frisco
are set against letting boys OF we'll
kno~n ability sling the padded mItt
IN Day City rings. but II seems
they were cutting things a little too
fine under the circumstances that
surrounded the Campi-Tucker bout.
Eddie expects to remain In the
South month or so. and then re-
turn % Seattle.
WONDER WHAT the staid Phil.
adelphia police think now OF the
Leonart-Kilbane fracas2
II VIII be remembered that both
Kilbane and Leonard had to give
the police their word that every.
thing connected with the fight was
on the level and above board
Each fighter told the officials
that he was going to try for a X. o.
but Leonard was the only one that
made good. There is no danger oil
the police picking up Kilbane on a
charge OF stalling. however.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

FRANK PICATO. the California
middleweight. IL back in this coun-
try. after having spent several
years In Australia. He brings word
that Jimmy Clabby has taken a new
lease on life In the kangaroo land,
and has changed his mind about
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-28

coming back to the United States
right away. at ans rate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-18
Keeping at 1t

Kane-I understand that you mar.
ried the daughter of Swink, the drv
cleaner.
Swayne-No, I'm still pressing nv.
suit.-Gargoyle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-18
Not Tied at That

So Generous

"They say Miss oldmaid is time
and tide"
"You mean tried and true
mo, mean time and ude
why SOP"
Because she waits for no man'
The Gargoyle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-18
Too Bad!

Merry King Art-Now just what
are your reasons for wishing to re.
sign from the Round Table?
Sir Lionel-My wife objects to this
Knight work.-California Pelican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-18
Waiting for a Trial

Neighbour see you advertised ior
a cook yesterday. Did you get one'
Mrs. Wiseman-I don't know yet
I can tell better after dinner
Answers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-18

The young lady across the way says
the map of Europe changes so rapidly
that she notices tho newspaper corre-
spondents guard against mistakes by
saying things happened Somewhere in
France without trying to name the
town.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-05
CITY COUNCIL HELD AN I'M
P0RTAMT MEETING TUESDAY

! The regular meeting of the City
Council was held Tuesday evening.
Mayor Nordhaus, Clerk Temke, and
Trustees Hamilton, Shepard and
Bush were in attendance. The ap-
proval of bills in the general fund for
- ,s33.7O, cemetery $i6.50, fire de-
partment $3.50 As, and sewer eo5. 90,
was the first thing after the reading
and approval of minutes.
DR. Armstrong appeared before the
board and made formal application
To officiate as City Health Officer,
and was informed that as soon as a
suitable ordinance could be adopted
governing this very important office
his claim would be- carefully consid-
cred. The Doctor gave several reas-
ons why he could serve the city in a
satisfactory manner.
The next important bushes was
the combining of the two night police
in j. NJ. King, who has been doing
duty in the segregated district across
the railroad.
Fire Chief Dimes asked that his
salary be raised, but no action was
taken on the subject.
Sidewalk was ordered on Iron Ave-
nue. from Cedar to Ash.
7. J. Clark, Jr., filed his applica-
tion as official driver of the water
wagon, should. vacancy occur in
this office.
Motion was made and carried to
50 amend the ordinance regarding
music in public places of amusement
as Ia include pool halls.
A. Board of Finance was organ
lied. the entire council being ON the
board with Mayor Nordhaus as
President and City Clerk Temke as
Secretary. This was done in accord
ance with the state law. The amount
Of funds on hand as reported BY the
treasurer includes sl0,736.95 in the
bank Of Deming, and 100000 in
he Demine National Bank. The
Board Of Finance is TO see to il that
interest is paid on city deposits.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-05
Frank Nordhaus Chairman
Board of Co. Commissioners

The new Board Of County Com
missioners, consisting of Frank l..
Nordhaus, J. W. Phillips and Andy
Lewis, met at the Court House this
week and organized by slecting Frank
Nordhaus Chairman and Purchasing
Agent Of the County. Both Mr.. Nord-
haus and Mr.. Lewis desired Com
missioner Phillips to take the chair
manship, as he was a member Of the
old board, but because Of the fact
that Mr.. Nordhaus is more centrally
located at his place of business and
more easily accessible to the public,
he was prevailed upon by Mr.. Phillips
TO take the Craftsmanship of the
board.
Everything indicates a most har-
monious and business-like adminis-
tration Of County affairs, and il is
safe to say that the same careful
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-05

to FL Paso soon TO ascertain the con-
dition of the roads used in Ell Paso
county by the government.
Tho following letter wall be of
great interest at this time an il is
certain that Senator Fall will do
oil that hes in his power to secure
federal aid fprf Luna county. roads
that are used by the government.
Senator Falls letter follows:
United States Senate,
Washington, d. c.,
December IS, 1916.
Mr.. Fred Sherman,
Secy-Treas. Luna County
Road Board,
Deming, n. NJ.
Dear Sir:
] have your letter of the 18th with
reference 10 securing federal assist
ance in repairing your county roads
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-05

put in bad condition by reason of
being used by heavy army motor
trucks, and | also note what you saw
about Representative Garner seeking
reimbursement for Fl Paso county.
] have conferred with Mr.. Garner,
and he informs me that he has had
the matter up with the proper war
department officials, and that he will
seek To secure an amendment to the
Appropriation bill for the construc-
tion of military roads, etc., that will
provide for fund to repair local
county roads use in mdilitary opera
tions. This amendment, which | in
ferred from him, has the good will
of the war department, will not apply
solely to FL Paso county, or Texas,
but will be applicable to any roads
used by the military wherever locat-
ed, and Of course, would include New
Mexico-Luna county.
] will be glad to cooperate with the
friends-cf this measure. and try and
secure the adoption Aof the amend
msnf proposed by Mr.. Garner.
Yours very truly,
ALBERT q. FALL.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-05

methods will be employed bs the new
chairman that has for years been en-
ployed in the administrators of hin
private affairs. The new hoard
wants the public to feel at liberty TO
offer suggestions whenever il ia
thought necessary, and will an of the
time bear in mind that public SER
vice is public trust.
Jas. f. Dieudonne was wisely 10.
tanned as custodian of the Court
House and grounds, and d. Steed
was reelected Health Officer.
Sheriff Simpson came in flr a lit
tie chat with the board, and viii WORK
in harmony with the board in ihs con-
Duct Of his office.
The outgoing board conclvIaed IL
affairs by allowing the final blls prv-
sented and leaving clean slllte for
the new administration.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-05
Hon. S. ]. Smith Chairman
Luna County Road Board

The Luna County Road Board was
reorganized this week, this action be-
ing necessary because of the appoint
ment Of I'm S. J. Smith as a men,
her of ths board in place of Charles
Heath whose term of office expires.
Mr.. Smith succeeds Mr.. Heath as
president of the board, Mr. Sherman
retaining the office of secretary
treasurer.
Mr.. Baker is in California, but it
Is safe to say that the same progress
sive measures will obtain that have
characterized the work of the board.
Mr. Smith has large property mser-
psts in the county, and will be alive
hll the time to the very best inter
tsts of good road building. The
work will be prosecuted as fast as
~ ssibIe ON the Deming- Columbus
road, the secretary-treasurer going