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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
ON DARCY'S TRAIL
Nike Gibbons Says He Wants
One Chance at Australian.
He SAYS He Can Make "Slacker'
Turn Up His Toes.
BY JACK VEIOCK.

= New York, March 9.-Michael Glib
bons doesn't mind being called a
phantom. In fact, Miguel rather
likes the idea for there is something
suggestive of Hindooism in the name
and he is somewhat of Hindoo with
his mittens.
But Mike has adopted a new mon1-
ker, and henceforth he Will insist on
being introduced as the worlds mid
dIeweight champion. Yes. sir; you've
got it right, for the senior member
Of the Gibbons brothers is laying a
stronger claim to the worlds mid
dIeweight crown than ever before. He
is carrying a chip on his shoulder
and is willing for anybody weighing
1853 pounds ringside to try to knock
it off.
The weight argument is a strong
one in Gfbbonss favor. He can make
1853 pounds with ease and stands
ready to prove it by weighing in at
the ringside against any fighter in the
world
Mike doesn't take Al Mccoy seri-
ously. Nobody else does, for that mat
ter And as for Les Darcy well,
Gibbons wants just one chance to show
the fistic public that st. Paul, Mimi.
has omething on Maitland, Australia,
as the home of the worlds best 15S
pound pugilist.
Won't Meet Mike?
The sporting fraternity is already
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
CAN'T STOP HIM
A. r.. Springer Is Becoming
Regular Gun Club Winner.
Several TOpekans Will Go to
Chapman for Big Shoot.

The Topeka Gun club has new
problem on it's hands-that of stop
ping A. r. Springer who has gotten
into the habit of outshooting every
body every time he faces the traps,
and who is causing considerable un-
easiness among those who used to go
out once in a while and carry away
the premier honors. Springer has
been setting a pace no plug can fol-
low for the last two months and at the
regular shoot Thursday afternoon con-
tinued to lead the procession with A
out of a possible SO.
Whelan and J. S. Stewart were rum
ners-up with 45 each, but Springer
only gave them the ha-ha. when they
went to get him. Other scores made
Thursday afternoon were: w. Horn
ing, A; J. 7. Taylor, Al r. Scott, "A;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
E@A M@a Up to the Minute NA =.
14XZA SPORTINGNEwS dNgE1
Il ZNg%S From Everywhere. -

panning Darcy for lodging Gibbons
The Australian boxer has had no less
than six good offers from promoters
in all parts of the country to hook
up with Gibbons. What has he done
with them? Turned 'em all down
cold, and, furthermore, he insists that
Gibbons will have to wait until he
gets ready to meet him. Darcy'S long
period Of inaction after landing in
New York lost him much of the pres
tige he held when he arrived in this
country. And his persistency in dodg-
ing Gibbons has led fistic fans to sus-
pect that he has something more than
a wholesome respect for the pompa
dOured bearcat from St. Paul
But Gibbons will have to wait, and
while he is waiting lie will push his
claims to the middleweight champion
ship with greater persistency than
ever before. Mike points proudly to
the fact that he has disproven the
claims of some of the critics who de-
clared he lacks a wallop. When he
LAID the slumber punch on Young
Ahearn he demonstrated that he can
hit, and when he was awarded a one
sided decision over Jack Dillon he
proved to the sporting public that he
IS the last word i'll fighting machin
cry.
Claims Legitimate.
To the fair-minded fight fan Glib
bonsS claims to the worlds middle
weight title are mere substantial than
the claims of my other boxer, and
Gibbons adds an additional argument
in his favor by pointing out that when
George Chip won his title he did not
do so at the 159-pound limit. Also,
when Mccoy swung his lucky right
mitt on Chips lower maxiliary for a
Knockout, neither boy could have held
the beam even at 1873 pounds.
Darcy, powerful and unusually clev-
er for his size and weight, will find
Gibbons something more than a phan-
tom wnen they meet, according to
Mikes manager, Eddie Kane. Eddie
informs us that Mike has a strong
ambition to put en- end to Darcys
position as a dictator by clipping the
Australian on the jaw with a wallop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
HAS POTATO OVERLOAD
Chicago Investigates Report Million
Bushels Held by Spectators.

Chicago, March 9.-Food investiga-
tors today are trying to run down in
formation that a million bushels of
potatoes are being held in storage in
Blue Island a suburb, in an attempt
by Chicago commission houses to con-
troll prices. Efforts to trace the re-
port late yesterday failed to reveal
such quantities of potatoes being held
there. but fifty carloads owned by one
company were discovered in storage.
1t was said by some commission men
that there is surplus of potatoes in
Chicago now for the first time in sew
eral months. Prices which were as
high as SO a bushel, retail, recently,
have dropped from so to IS cents, and
q further decline is looked for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
ADDITIONAL SPORT WILL Be
FOUND ON OTHER PAGES
Milk Price To Be Raised

New York, March 9.-The food sit
uation today showed two new factors
both tending to raise prices The
dairymen's league which virtually con-
trolls the sources of supply for this
city and vicinity within radius of
several hundred miles announced a
schedule for the six months beginning
April /, which averages one and one
half cents a quart more than the cor
responding months of last year. Fur
Their freight congestion was threatened
by a strike of freight handlers OF the
New York Central railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
Students PuriOin Loving Cups.

Chicago, March 1.-TWO students of
Lake Forest academy at Lake Forest,
ILL.,, suburb, have been dismissed be-
cause of their burglarious activities,
after their days school work was
finished. The names of the boys have
not been made public by the police or
the academy faculty, altho it is said
one of them, whose home is at Cham
paign, Ill, is the son of a state officer.
Silver loving cups and clothing COM
prised part of the loot recovered in
the boys rooms when the arrests were
made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

that will send him to dreamland. In
order to hit Darcy hard enough to
put him away Gibbons would have to
clip him with more effect than he
has ever clipped an opponent, but
Mike believes he can do it. Darcy, It
will be remembered. maintains that he
has never been hurt in the ring; that
no punch he has ever stopped has as
much as stung him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
HANS WAGNER MAY GIVE
UP BASEBALL FOR GOOD

Pittsburg, Pa, March 9.-With-
out Hans Wagner, Jimmy Gala
han and his Pirates left Pittsburg
for the spring training camp at
Columbus, Ga. Wagner may not
play with the team again, he wants
at least another week in which to
decide whether or not his cavorting
days are over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
Blues Get second Stacker.

Kansas City, Mo, March 9.-Will-
lam Louden, a second baseman, who,
last year played with the Cincinnati
team in the National league, has been
signed by the local American aSSocia-
ton club, Manager John Camel an
n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
Thompson, AZ; A. Sells. A.; DR.. j,

r. Thompson, AZ; A. Sells, AZ; Dr. j.
c. Stewart, II.
With Daddy Taylor back in town
the club promises to show more life
than it has for the last few weeks, and
some interesting shoots are being
planned. Several members of the
club, including Taylor, Stewart,
Springer and Stone, are planning to
go to the famous annual shoot of the
Chapman club which will be held
March 5 and 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
G. of E. Defeats Paramount.

Wichita, Kan, March 9.-The Col
Iege of Emporia basketball team de-
feated the Paramount quintet here,
80 to 26.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

Palestine, TeXas.-Fresh from Gu
ban fields Earl Hamilton was pounded
for 10 runs by the Soakers, who won
from the SKATERS, 10 to 3. Cuban
Marsans, who said Ham was as good
as ever got a flock of hits. Paulette,
rookie, first baseman, continued club
bling them to the fence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09
At Big LEAGUE CAMPS

Macon, GA hit a day is not
enough for Willie Pipp and Frank
Baker. They've got to learn it all
over, is Yankee Manager Bill Dono-
vans edict. He fears for the strength
of his mauling staff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

Hot Wells. Tex.-'Hit 'em where 1
can get 'em without bending
shrieked Mule Watson as the CardI-
nails dumped bunts for nearly an hour
today Higgins developed a new growl
for use on umpires maybe. Bill
Doak is en- route to sign a contract,
cutting ho1doutS to two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

Marlin, Tex-John McGraw. insists
on being a pinch hitter. The reason
is a two Dagger the Giant manager
got when he pinched for Jimmy Mid
dleton and almost broke up a ball
game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

triever, a little darby, is sure work
ing. The Red Sox boys thinks nothing
of walloping the ball over the wall,
particularly Babe Ruth. George Eos
ter has signed up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

Fort Pierce, F'la.-Connie Mack s
Youngsters have even got so venture
some to attack curves. They're are get
ting over their stiffness and will be
ready for the arrival of the regulars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

Charleston, S. C.-Moran's Phillie:
stopped off here today for few hour.
to let Bill Killifer get over his sea
sickness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

New Orleans-Johnny Leber, sand
Iotter and experiment, may be a sue
cess The kid made a remarka bic
showing working inf1eld for the In
dams today and may fill the vacancy
left by Holdout Evans, who does not
care whether he ever throws a ball
again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

Waxahaehie, Tex.-Manage Jen-
nings received word today from Ty
Cobb that he would report soon. Cobb
is now packing a gun over the Caro-
lima hills as a preliminary condition
ing stunt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

At these prices specialize When buying
experts go to the market they make arrangements for
the best possible styles and qualities in suits and coats
to offer at these figures.
You will find here a good range of smart styles in
the most fashionable materials in both coats and suits
at SIS and $25 respectively.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-09

The sporting fraternity is already
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
A Pleasant Social Event

Mrs. J. H. Getzwiller was host.
ess to the Missionary Society ot
the Presbyterian Church on Thurs
day afternoon of last week. A So
cial hour followed the meeting al
which number of guests were
present besides the members, and
a thoroughly delightful time was
had.
Mrs. GetzWiller, assisted by Mes
DANES B. Maier, c. Egerton anc
J. { Keen, served delicious ice
cream and cake.
Besides those mentioned there
were present Mesdames Desdemona
Moss, Rebecca Blaine, A. G.. Smith
H. G. Brown, Doane Merrill, H
W. Etz, c. S. Powell, Pierre Get
willer, H, P. Merrill, F. S. Treat
c. S. Buffiugton, Mary Titus, Ere.
donia Simpson and Harry Hudd1es-
ton (Tucson).
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Stock1nan Here

Mr.. H. Henderson, representing
the Cananea Cattle Company, horse
department, returning to the ranch
headquarters in Sonora, few miles
south of the border. He had been
on a purchasing trip for high-class
breeding stock, some of his best
horses, including 200 good sad
Aers, having been commandeered
BY Villa forces some time ago. The
company, he says, purchased six
Steel Dust" stations from Texas
breeders last year. This stock is
widely known as among the, best
for running horses and is III great
demand with cattle men.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Closing Exercises Of
the High School
Held Last Night on School
Grounds with a Large
Audience Present

Commencement exercises of the
Benson Union High School were
held last night on the school lawn
to large and interested audience.
The stand was prettily decorated
with evergreens, backed by Ameri-
can flags.
Lotus R, Kemp was salutatoriane
while Harold w. Ho1comb deliv-
cred the valedictory address. Both
showed careful study and the ben
efts of high school training.
The class poem was read by Fam
ME Lee Simpson, the class propecy
by Ethel May Gribble, and the
Class Wi1lsby Nye Etz. All were
good.
DR.. Blolne, president of Flagstaff
State Normal School, delivered the
address to the gradating class, an
address abounding in good advice
and plain common sense. well cal
cu1ated to benefit those starting out
in life, and perhaps older heads as
we'll.
| At the end of his address prizes
were presented as follows, DR.. J. n
Morrison officiating:
Domestic Art Work---Lucy Scott
History---Lucy Scott.
Chemistry---Ada May Ek.
Commercial Work---Francisco SOFA.
Manual Training Joseph Scott.
Gen Scholarship---Francisco SOFA.
The graduating class consisted
of Louis R. Kempf, Ethel May
Gribble, Harold w. Holcomb and
Fannie Lee Simpson.
The diplomas were presented to
the graduates by Principal H. O.
I Robertson.
A number of the student who
had excelled in athletics were pre-
sented with the school letter B. >
The meeting closed with the sing
ing of America" " all joining in.
| Thus closed the third school year
of the school showing a good rec
ord of accomplishment.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Red Cross Meeting

A large and enthusiastic meeting
of the women of Benson took place
at the High School Building on
wednesday afternoon in the inter
est of the Red Cross. The chair
man, Mrs. A. G. Smith, gave an
extensive talk on her trip to Tue
son Monday, where she attended
the meeting of delegates from diff
ferrent parts of the state.
Several new members joined and
others have promised to come in
later. Mrs. Smith had several arti-
cles to exhibit, which the chapter
wishes the Benson branch to make.
Any woman or man is eligible >tc
membership in the Red Cross Socl-
ETY., and the annual dues are only
$1OO. Don't wait to be solicited
Hand your dollar to any Red Cross
member and in due course you will
receive a receipt for same. Mem
bership in the Red Cross does not
entail any obligation. All services
rendered are voluntary. If you
can't enlist in the army or navy
ioin the third arm by en1isting in
the Red Cross. -
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Registrars, Chosen

Sheriff Wheeler, acting under
orders of Provost Marshal General
Crowder of the War Department,
transmitted through Gov. Camp
bell, has made the appointments
for precinct registrars as provided
by the United States conscription
act. All males between the ages
of 21 and 80 years inclusive must
register for army service between
the hours of 7 a. m. and 9 p. m. /,
Tuesday, June 5th.
Mr. Vim. Zeek was appointed
chief registrar for Benson precinct
and the Benson Theater selected as
the place for registration. J. B.
Castleman will be assistant regis
trar.
Registrars for other precincts in
this part of the county are:
ST. David John S. Merrill, Sr.
Curtis-J. N. Curtis, Jr.
Robinson-Powell Cosby.
Dragoon-R. E. Cushman.
Pool-AleXander Heron.
Johnson-L. w. RAIDER.
Cochise-R. L. Seney.
Fairbank-A. L. Heney.
TurnerAThomas Robinson.
Hereford-C. H. Martin.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
POmerene Items
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

Some of the farmers are cutting
hay and others are sharpening their
knives preparatory to starting next
week.
Mrs. S. J. Johnson and family
have moved to Patagonia to spend
the summer with her husband.
Joe Barney, of Thatcher, is visit
ing a few days with friends and
relatives.
S. J. Mcclure has his big well
outfit up on DR.. Morrison S place
They expect to strike water any
day.
H. ] Carlton and Ed Martinear
are visiting in Mesa.
Merrill Brothers have made some
improvements on the land they re
Gently purchased.
Jos. F. Scott has been awarded
the job of hauling the High School
scholars another year.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. w
Judd Thursday afternoon, a baby
boy. Mother and child are doing
we'll.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Tucson Meeting of Red Cross

Mrs. A. G. Smith attended the
Red Cross Delegates Meeting and
Red Gross Rally at Tucson Mon
day in the interest of the Benson
Branch. She found great deal OF
enthusiasm among the delegates,
men and women, who numbered
about twenty, from Clifton, Gila
Valley, Casa Grande, Ajo, Bisbee,
Warren, Douglas and other points.
Mr.. w. Hush, Secretary of the
Pacific Division addressed the dele
gates in the morning, informing
them of the great and extensive
work accomplished by the Red
Cross, assuring them that the basis
of the work is humanitarian first,
last and always. The Red Gross is
non-sectarian and recognizes no
color. Anyone who wishes to help
is eligible for membership. Men
are just as necessary as women.
In the afternoon the women
delegates were instructed in the
work most adapted to them, the
making of bandages, hospital gar
ments and knitting.
The evening found the delegates
at the Cathedral Hall, a large beaut
tiful place offered by the Catholic
Church for the Rally. Mr.. Hush
again spoke and was followed by
others who told of the work and
its needs.
From one to two o'clock the del
egates were entertained at de-
lightfu1 luncheon at the Old Pueb-
10 Club, and here Red Cross was
the paramount topic.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Rifle Club Shoot Tomorrow

A rifle shoot for the National
Rifle Association medal will be held
on the range, near the High School
grounds. tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. In this shoot the mem
bers taking part also have the op-
portunity of qualifying for marks
man." "sharpshooter' or rifle
expert. -
The shoot will consist of thirty
shots-ten rapid fire at 200 yards,
ten slow fire prone at 800 yards,
and ten slow fire prone at 500
yards. Ten participants required
in the contest.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
Enlistment Urged in
State Regiment
Governor Wishes the States
Quota Supplied Before
the Draft Starts

Executive Office, Phoenix, Ariz.
May 21, 1917.
To all the Citizens of Arizona:
Today we face the necessity of
raising our First Arizona Infantry
Regiment to war strength either by
voluntary enlistment or by draft.
Voluntary enlistment is credit to
the man who gives his services and
Arizona cannot be more highly
honored than by having her young
men voluntarily bring their organ
ization to full strength.
From the older men, the mothers
and sisters, facing as they do the
necessity of loved ones absent in
the service of their country, ! ask
aid and cooperation. In the hands
of all the people of this state is
Arizona's answer to the call of Our
country and President. Delay
means the draft, with no choice of
service for the young men who
go.
America has entered this war on
the side Of liberty and humanity.
Honoring the memory of those who
fought for those principals in the
Revolution, who first established
liberty and humanity as the basis
of our government, it is fitting that
the newest state to enter the union
should be the first to raise its quota
to defend those principles.
It is the duty of every man, wo-
man and child in Arizona to urge
enlistment on those liable for ser
vice until the required number rep
resenting Arizona at the front, that
Arizona's record may be an exam
pie to all the states, I ask the aid
of every loyal citizen of Arizona in
urging that men who are liable for
service volunteer NOW and take
their places as members of our
First Arizona Infantry. To the
young men who are of the pre-
scribed age, Go, and go now"
THos. E. CAMPBELL,
Governor of Arizona.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26

Excess of patriotism or some
thing, most probably the latter, has
tempted some party or parties un-
known to appropriate flags dis
played by patriotic citizens. A
warning Is hereby given that TAX
ing property of others can be class
ed under but one head stealing.
and subject to punishment. No
leniency will be shown either be-
cause of first offense.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26
N O

Those having ice cream packers
on their premises belonging to us
that have been overlooked are re-
spectfu1ly requested to return same
as we are urgently in need of them
at this season. Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26

San Francisco, May 2.-The
thirteenth amendment to the Fed
eral Constitution, prohibiting in
voluntary servitude, was invoked
in the Supreme Court today to re-
lieve Ferdinand Claudius from mil
itary registration.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-26

Buy Liberty Loan bond. The
Bank of Benson will cheerfully fur
nish information in regard to the
plan upon which they are sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

ing of all garbage with the use of the smallest possible quantity of wood
 The incinerators in use at present here in Montgomery are those known as the Straub type. They consist of {, trench five feet long, two feet wide and 12 inches deep at one end and six inches deep at the other. It is lined with bricks on the bottom and sides and filled with broken bricks to with in few inches of the ground fire is built in it before each meal and the bricks allowed to get hot. The scraps of solid food are then placed on the Ire and burnt up. and the liquids are poured slowly over the bricks and evaporated. In this manner the fly nui- sance is reduced to a minimum. In the army the old time iniquity of the gar bage can. with it's fly breeding and disease spreading provilities, has been banished, and now is a relic of a day that is gone.
 AS rule the incinerator ranks with the kitchen and the cook as a produce. of gray hairs and wrinkles for the company commander. It has a trick of failing to incinerate at the most inn portant time, and will consume as much wood s the quarterma ster can be in- duced to furnish. It has way of going out when the liquid garbage is poured on it, and at all times it has a way of producing smoke in great volumes. As a producer of profanity 1t ranks second to none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
GOVERNMENT BEING OVERWHELMED WITH ARMY APPLICATIONS
So Many Men Want to Be Officers That the Train ing Date Has Been
 Postponed

Washington, April 2S.-Overwhelmed with applications for admission to the officers training camps the war depart ment announced today the postponement of the opening of the camps for one week 'In order to enable a more careful selection to be made of the limited num- Der that can be accommodated"
 The camps were to have been opened May to all applicants, but under the new ruling the list of citizens to be ad- mitted will be published on that date in- stead those named being required to re- port for duty not later than May IA.
 The department issued this statement:
 Reports from all over the country h. dicate that applications for admission in the training camps for officers are be- ing received in numbers far in excess of expectation. On this account and In or der to enable more careful selection to be made of the limited number that can be accommodated, the war department has found it necessary to delay the open- ing of the camps one week.
 "The final list of citizens who are to be admitted will be published on May or as soon before that time as prac- ticable. Those who are selected will be notified and will be expected to report at the CdIpS Us SOOIt eS pOSSipl0 dItOL AlO- tice Is received and in no event later than May IA.
 "All reserve officers of infantry, cav airy, field artillery and coast artillery will be ordered into active service at once, to report to training camps as may be des- ignated by department commanders. They are expected to arrive in these camps not later than May 8. Enlisted men from the regular army who hold appointments in the reserve officers corps will bel discharged from their present enlistments on the day that they are ordered to trains ing camps' m