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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
SPORTOGRAPHY By "c5agy'

I great negro stopped him in the second
round Jem then fought another Aus
tralian, Frank Slavin, in Belgium, TO
IA round draw. In 1896 Jem was
stopped in two rounds by Dan Cree
don, the Australian middleWeight, and
a little later lost to George Crisp.
That ended the pugilistic career OF
England's last prize ring champion.
ANOTHER BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Johnny Summers, former welter-
weight champion Of Great Britain.
was born at Custom House, England.
on January q, 1888. and. II he is still
alive, will celebrate his thirty-fifth
birthday. Johnny volunteered early
in the war and became a corporal
During his long rims career. which
started in Australia in 1900. Summers
campaigned in three continents. He
came to America in 1907. when he was
q lightweight, and fought many bat
ties in New York. Boston. New Haven.
Baltimore and other cities. He was
the victor in the majority of his
American contests, but lost decisions
to Matty Baldwin and Bert Reyes. On
his return to England he fought three
battles with Jimmy Britt. the Califor-
Man. winning the first. Summers the
second, and Britt taking the third by
q knockout. In 1903 he fought Fred
die Welsh 20 rounds in London, losing
the decision After an Australian
trip, Summers went home and entered
the welterweight division. He was
knocked out by Harry Lewis and
Dixie Kid. the American negro, but
persevered until he won the Lord
Lonsdale weller champion belt He
returned to Australia in 1918. and was
twice defeated by Harry Stone. Of
New York.
TODAY IN PUCUISTIC ANNALS.
1906-Johnny Coulon defeated Jack
Francis in two rounds at Chicago.
190S-Billy Papke defeated Walter
Stanton in four rounds at Boston.
1903 - Leach Cross knocked out
Young Otto in the fifth round at New
York
1s10-Leo Houck and Joe Hirst
fought six round draw at Lancaster,
Pa
1s11-Young Loughrey outpointed
Ted Nelson in six rounds at Philadel-
phia-
1s11-Monte Attell knocked out
Jeddy MeFadden in the second round
at Pittsburgh.
1s12-Frankie Burns defeated John
ny DAILY in 20 rounds at New Orleans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
And Texas Court Reports show that for
every violation of the law by licensed
liquor men, ten cases are reported of
prosecutions of those who violate the liquor
laws in prohibition districts.

The forthcoming election focal option" election. And
local option just what the term implies.
In other words thi, is local question IN E PasO. Ii IS
not question Of what good for town down in Texas
up in Maine or North DakOta.
1t is purely question of what best under al the eircum-
stances, for the city Of El PasO.
is the local situation pure and simple that should be
carefully considered by the people Of Fl PasO.
What is the local situation?
There are today about hundred vacant store rooms in
the business district.
We told that these vacant because the
business not here to produce tenants for them.
True! Then what is the remedy proposed by the "drys"?
Why they propose that vote to vaca not less than another
210 business housesl
Don't ny show that the taxes and governmental reve
paid by the liquor interests do not amount to anything Show
who going pay the rent heretofore paid for
such premises.
These premises viii stand vacant for TO- many months after
Fl Pa,O goes dry.
We understand that Mr. WiugO has telegram from Seattle
stating that NEARLY all the stores vacated by the prohibition cleo
ton in 1916 rented
This the year 1913 Do we want to wait two years in
81 PasO than 200 stores vacated by prohibition finally
tenan.ed at reduced rents?
They tell you that the paid BY the saloon amount
to nothing But tell you that the paid by the
of these various premises that viii stare you the face
every day after prohibition has been voted the taxes
that essential to keeping Ell Paso the map; and tel
because they have thus far been able keep tenants these
premises.
They tell you that when the saloons have vacated such prem
ises other tenants viii take them.
What other tenants? We tell you that there is vacant
N the Mundy building 81 PasO street. formerly
the Sunset restaurant that has "FOr Rent sign IN the
front window year ago the Chnaman who held the lease
this store could have procured bonus Of $500 per month
for his lease Now this store vacant with no takers
Go lock at for yourself.
Win you say, be honest with yourself that IT is good
thine for FL Paso to have eco in the business lis
h:ct? VIII you tel Tat good business to have such
condition IN FL Paco at this time?
And what Of tie hundreds CT employees ware earners who
vii be thrown out Of work and salaries the saloons should
be closed?
They tel You that these men can get other employment
Can theyl Who viii employ them? Win Mr.. McNary or Mr.
WingO give such employment in their banks?
Where win such look for employment They must
go elsewhere for the that Paso has employment for
them Do you think VIII hurt Fl Paso throw more than
1900 out of employment 80 days notice? Do the apart
meut house the lodging house prOpetO and the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

with his good natured smile.
Making losses more easy to carry
= =
VV YHAT with the draft and many
M deals that have taken place
it takes a regular Sherlock
Holmes to keep track OF all the
players.
Holdouts among the ballplayers
will be mighty scarce this year. Times
are hard, and the diamond artists viii
have to be satisfied with what they
are offered
II pitchers alone won pennants,
1t would be a einch for the Cubs
next year to cop the flag. They
start the season with Alexander,
Vaughn, Douglas and Tyler on
their staff, which is n eOmbinn-
tiOn hard to beat.
BIRTHDAY OF JEM SMITH.
ENGLAND'S LAST CHAMPION
This is the fifty-fifth birthday of
Jem Smith, the last heavyweight
champion Of England under prize ring
rules Jeu was born in London on
January q. 1853. and his youthful en-
ployment was in a lumber yard There
he had to carry heavy weights, and.
although he was only a little over
five feet eight in height, he developed
the arm and chest muscles of a giant
This later proved to be a disadvan-
tage, for It prevented him from de-
veloping speed and grace. and some
experts declared he was muscle
bound After several glove bouts, the
last OF the great gladiators Of the
British prize ring made his debut in
the old fashioned bare knuckle style
in 1919 rrhnn lam tnnRknn nrrr lark
Davis in eight minutes. The prize
ring was on its last legs in England.
and Smith had to go to France for his
next battles. In 1866 he fought ALT
,reenfeld, near Paris. but the affair
broke up in 4 row. IN 1887 Jem again
went to France to fight Jake Kilrain.
the American, for the championship
Of the world. This bout went 1876
rounds to a draw, but Kilrain had the
lest Of It. In 1889 Smith was matched
with Peter Jackson for the champion
ship Of the British empire, and the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

Of residences for rent think that viii help business e Paso
have vacated BY Of the hand l500 rooms
apartments and residences?
Not only viii El Paso as a whole be hurt directly with
respect this particular phase Of the situation but among the
immediate and direct sufferers viii be every restaurant every
hotel every cigar store every heater, and indirect
quenee every business house IN Ell PasO.
Why viii prohibition in E Paso HURT with respect 10 the
matters pointed out? Because 81 Paso IN the midst Of
unprecedented condition Of business depression. The sua
ton has hit Ell PasO hard and telling blow has hurt Paso
than has hurt any other large city N the country has
hit FL Paso the midst Of unprecedented growth and has
brought that growth sudden and unexpected sand Build
ing operations have been entirely suspended Thousands have
gone elsewhere either soldiers in the army wOzkmen
who have gone elsewhere in search Of employment
Our money going east pay for Liberty bonds and moth
ing Is coming to Us IN return
But they tel that we vote prohibition win get
torment We win not There is believe that
viii get eontonment, "wet" dry" But If get
eantOnment at al win not result Of closing the
saloons San Antonio mas from 5000 to 100000 soldiers and
San Antonio and always has been the foremost saloon
town IN Texas.
LET'S be honest with one another about the prohibition ques-
ton for Fl Pao Let together and render verdict
election day that viii nwe E PasO whole and sub
jet US to serious setback
Let US leave the saloon and his interest entirely Of
the question.
The saloon interested of course just the bankers
election that would put them of business But leaving the
interest of the saloon entirely out Of the argument LET
consider that Fl Paso economic interests at this time
ter Of first interest to all
Ell PasO has oushed and prOspered for IS years with the
saloon situation just VITAL at all tines to the morals Of the
community is present We people today unhut
by Of the saloon in the past We intelligent cu
tured and prosperous people We viii continue be and
dispose of the saloon question in due Of me IN the
natural order of events without dopg proposed do
violence the business the city, ard # consider
the saloon man, without ruiring him financially when there
moral warrant for doing.
It viii be easy matter to vote TIE saloen ont bot win
be easy matter re-ai Ire 1ama@e that VIII u-ev fol-
low Eieske shoud be made the damage that win follow
cannot be urdone.
Nor this all the argument This Is but an instaImeng
concerning phase Of the situation We attempt here appeal
briefly to intelligent of the who coneensOusy de-
srs to ubssve the best interests Of Fl Paso they exist al
this lime
1t is easy matter to give sway emotion and sentiment;
bu it not easy matter to repair disaster to business inter-
ests
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Ice Baseball In
Northern Cities

While they are playing winter ball
in California and New Orleans anoth-
er brand Of the game is being played
in Ohio towns on Lake Erie. They
call il ice basebalr' and the game as
played is just the same as on an
earthen diamond except that the
players wear skates and the ball is Of
hard rubber The bail, when hit
travels a long distance and the out
fielders have to skate some to make
q catch
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

The average citizen of Ell Paso viii for the best infer
e of Ell Paso and If is the citizen of Ell Paso who wiling
to view the welfare of the city conservative and unpeudced
light that this appeal is made.
goes without the saying that the excessive Of ntOx-
bad for the individual and have dispute agu-
ment with the "drys" as to this proposition.
But whether Ell PasO goes "Wet" "dy" the result viii
not change any mans morals.
Yon cannot change mans morals night the result
of any election that may be held upon the liquor question
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Vets y

We told BY the @dys that the saloons responsible
for the commission of and that costs lot Of money to
prosecute criminals whose oenses the result Of too much
liquor.
But there is another side to this question.
Any lawyer will tel you that costs more to prosecute
committed result Of prohibition than prose
CUE crimes produced BY the open saloon The reported
in Texas court reports Of prosecutions for bOotggng far out
number the tried court a result Of the open saloon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

staring in the picture which has not
as yet been named.
Joe King, well known for many
screen portrayals, is one OF the new
est additions TO the Triangle staff OF
big folks. He will be starred as a
Canadian northwestern mounted Of
ficer in Until They Get Ne"
Executives Of the treasury depart
ment at Washington are sending out
glowing tributes to two score or more
movie stars who worked manfully
land womanfully) for the second Lib
erty loan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
KLEIN AT WORK

Robert Klein, well known character
actor Of the American Film company.
who was quite seriously injured some
weeks ago in the making OF picture,
is back at work in the studios in sup
port OF Marguerite Fischer. For a time,
Klein served in France and returned
to this country after Icing invalided-
He is planning now upon entering the
ambulance service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Years Ago TODAY
From The Herald Of
this Date. 1908.

~ HE January Jubilee is on and
the successful opening last
= evening inaugurated e week Of
jollity. The people of Ell Pasu
caught the carnival habit without
the least bit Of trouble. crowds
packed the grounds and filled all
available space. while confetti filled
the air and all enjoyed themselves
Mrs. Florian King left Tuesday for
IA months visit with her parents IN
Austin.
Rabbi Rabbi zielonka left Saturday
for Cincinnati. Ohio. where he was
called by the death Of his father.
Lieut. and Mrs. Alfred Aloe are ex-
pected soon to visit Mrs. Aloe's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Camp
bell at their home on Mesa avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Bounds, from Van
Horn, Texas. are guests Of their
daughter, Mrs 2. T. White. at her
home on Myrtle avenue.
Further advices received from Bo-
gotta Indicate that the war feeling in
Colombia is dying out, the general
desire being to allow the Panama
secession to pass without war.
Mrs. 3. F. Hammett has gone to
Austin to attend a meeting of the
board of women managers for the
Texas worlds fair commission. Mr.
Hammett could not get away from his
business to attend the meeting.
Byron Barton. assistant mechani-
cal engineer of the Pecos Valley sys-
TEN, at Roswell. n. NJ. who is in the
city. says that irrigation has done
wonders for the valley. has made the
land decidedly worth tilling. anc
that much valuable fruit ard truck
are grown.
Advices from St Thomas. D. ". l..
say that the Dominican minister Of
20. eign affairs has left for Washing
ton in an attempt to make arrange
ments with the United States to es-
tablish a protectorate over the Do
republic. Eombardments OF
the. capital continue by the forces OF
Jiminez
The German government has be-
come privy to the fact that France
declines TO give Russia any assurance
Of armed help should war be the out
come Of the far eastern differences.
even should Great Britain aid Japan.
Russian papers talk peace, but the
Russian minister's answer to the jap
anese government Is delayed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Another snap.

&c Room Tenement, and two lots.
house cost SS20000, lots worth $4,000.
Total SO. 10000. Brings in S112.00
per month This is 4 snap. Can be
bought for S7500.00. SS500.00 cash,
haL in three and one aalf years.
Lee Newman (Tenements a Speciality
Phone 1904. 9o5lz s. FL Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

Alfred Whitman. the popular lead
ing man OF the Western Vitagraph
forces has left the HOLLYWOOD studios
for a trip to Mount Wilson, Calf.
where he will do some exterior scenes
for his latest Blue Ribbon feature.
"'Cavanaugh-Range from the well
known novel Of the same name.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

@oUTHERN Motor company, by a
substantial margin. leads the
- team averages OF the Big Bowl
ing league ~ the Cactus alleys for the
first half Of the season. according to
figures compiled By assistant man
tFer Bill Williams Of the club.
The City National and Old Guards
are tied for the second position, but
ne latter quintet has played four
games less than the money changers.
ana this makes some difference IN an
llOillclal view Of the standings. To
date the Walz team has won but
sight games and lost rs. and the out
look IS anything but bright
A Real Race Here.
The real race OF the season seems
20 be Gown IN the Shelter league,
Ehere the Koenig and Woodburn
teams are scrapplng Il out for the
first position margin of IS points
separates these two teams and the top
berth Re within easy reaching distance
Tor permanent occupation. provided
that one q the teams dropped a few
EameL
A. A Hamilton leads the indi-
Ffduni column, with an average of
19G. doe Bryan has rolled -
games against only nine. how
ever, and "a the logical leader Of
me column Bryan Is going
strong ana VIII undoubtedly wind
up the season in the initial
berth
RGdrey Breaks Record.
: n Ridley broke one OF the clubs
long standing records recently when
he rolled a total Of SIS for three
games This is the largest score
made IN five years on the alleys, ac-
cording % figures Of manager Art
Woods. who hes kept a careful check
On The marks Of every bowler Of the
club since the alleys were established
Standings, records and individual
percentages Of all the leagues at the
Cactus club are as follows:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

Betty Compson, star IN Christie
comedies. is again before the camera
In the filming OF a rollicking story
under the personal direction OF Al E.
Christie. Smiling Billy Mason is CO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Fill Out With Pencil

Draw from one to two and so on to
the end.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
SOUTHERN MOTOR TEANLEADSALL
RIVALS THEBIG LEAGUE BOWLING

Koeng Five Heads Shelter Organization While the Ac-
counting Team Has Substantial Lead in the Tele
phone Circuit; A. A. Hamilton, With Nine Games
TO His Credit, Tops Individual Average Column.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
The Only Thing Good Enough
To stand such A Test.
s[ade On New PrincipIs-

Ihs cluths is 50 radically different from
everything else for rupture that Il has re-
ceiTed eighteen separate patents. Made On
Al absolutely new principle-iar more
than Just truss.
i has 20 thoroughly proved It's merits
"a over $4,000 CASES that many physicisns
81 al parts o. the world now recommend
= l1stead q advising operation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

HERE'S AN EASY ONE.
We notice that LnrrupinE
Has come to the Giants to farry
Again fer n Whice.
With his good natured smile,
Making losses more easy to carry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
To sare Yoa From Operation.

A rupture can't possibly Be relieved
caE't even be kept from growing worse
u15ess protected against ali strains and
constantly kept from coming out Just as
: broken bone can't 'lznft' unless con
frsntiy held together.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

Eo1 can make q thorough prove-it-to-
Eou test q this guaranteed rupture holder
without having 70 risk a single cent
Wen send Il % you Tor sixty days trial
--practiczllF lend g 70 you that long
tuEt 70 let you see for yourself how u
taxes AL the misery cut OF being ruptured-
= Il cannot be made 10 keep your rup-
ture from coming out or from botherinG
yea IL any wzy-il spite OF any work you
60 OF any other stralns-then It won't cost
y91 q penny.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
NOTICE OF TENDENCY OF SUI

NOTICE OF TENDENCY OF SUIT
In the District Court, Eighth Judicial
District, State Of New Mexico,
County Of Quay.
II. II. Conwell, Plaintiff,
vs..
George +. Rice, ct al, Defendants
No. 200
The defendants George +. Rice; the
unknown heirs of Mrs. Mary f. Ly-
man, deceased; j. Walter Lyman; and
unknown claimants of interest in the
premises and real estate involved in
this action described in the COM
plaint) adverse to plaintiff, are hereby
notified that the above named plain
tiff has commenced suit against you
in the above styled court and cause,
to recover judgment against you for
the sum Of Four Hundred Dollars,
with interest thereon at the rate Of
IL per cen per annum from the 10th
day OF May, 1917, until paid, and ten
per cent of the amount thereof, at
.torney's fees, on account of a promis-
sorry note given by the defendants
George f. Rice ana June l.. Rice his
wife to said plaintiff, and for costs of
suit, and for judgment foreclosing a
certain mortgage made and executed
by the defendants George f. Rice and
June l.. Rice his wife, to and in favor
Of the plaintiff, on tho 10th day of
May, 1912, to secure the sums above
mentioned, upon the following describ-
ed property lying and being in Quay
County, New Mexico, TO wit: South
west quarter of Section twenty-three,
in Township Twelve north of Range
Thirty-two east; n. NJ. p. M, and for
the sale of said property to satisfy
said judgment, and upon said sale be-
ing made, the defendants be barred
and foreclosure from having or claim
ing any right, title or interest in said
property, and for such other and
further relief as to the Court may
seem equitable. And you are further
notified that unless you enter your ap-
pearance herein on or before the End
day of December, 1918, default judg-
ment will be rendered against you and
relief prayed by plaintiff granted and
decreed.
Harry II. McElroy of Tucumcari,
New Mexico, is plaintiffs attorney.
T. N. LAWSON,
COURT SEAL) Clerk of the above
' sat styled Court.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

Mrs. J. +. Wales, died Friday night
at the family home in Southwest part
Of town from a complication of dis
eases which terminated in pneumonia.
She vas aged AZ years and had been
resident Of Tucumcari about ten
years. She leaves u husband and
five children, two girls and three boys,
to mourn her death. Funeral services
were conducted at the cemetery, Sat-
urday afternoon, where the remains
were laid to rest. The family has the
sympathy Of all in this sad bereave-
ment..
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
NORTON

A nice shower fell in and around
Norton, Thursday night.
Most everyone is done harvesting
their crops.
Mrs. Vancleave passed through Nor
ton, Friday, enroute from Arizona.
Mr.. John Bedford made a trip to
~Tucumcari, Friday.
Mesdames Haines and Rosie Ayler
spent the day at Mrs. Bowcrman's Fri
day.
Several schools have been closed
for n while on account Of Influenza
being scattered throughout the county
Mr.. McCrarie is still hauling bear
grass; he has quite a lot baled ready
for shipping.
M. s. Ayler moved his we'll drill to
the j. c. Robbins place Wednesday.
Mr.. Paine has moved into the old
Young house in the bad lands.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
AND PERSONAL

S. II. Disney was in Monday from
Forrest, after seed wheat.
Fred Mcfarland was "a Tucumcari
visitor the first Of the week.
Mr.. Ford and family and J. NJ. Allen
were here Monday, from Endee, on bust
ness.
Miss Wicker of Nara Visa wa the
guest of friends in Tucumcari this
week.
Mrs. W. Wentworth, of Santa Rosa
was II Tucumcari visitor Saturday and
Sunday.
II. A. Tandy and family of Amarillo
were Tucumcari visitors Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Jno. Burns was here from Nara
Visa Monday visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Watts.
Man Goldenberg vas among those
who had the Flu" this week. He is
reported to be getting along fine.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

Bronchial coughs, tickling in throat
and asthmatic spasms break ones rest
and weakens one so that the system
is rundown and serious sickness may
result. Enos Halbert, Paoli, Ind,
writes. II had a severe cold and cough
ed continually at night; could hardly
sleep. Foley's Honey and Tar cured
my cough.-For sale by Sands Dorsey
Drug Company.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17
Took Out Dreadful Soreness

When the kidneys are weakened and
fail to throw impurities out of the
blood, the poison remains in the sys-
TEN and backache, soreness and rheu-
matte pains develop. Mrs. David
Henry, Go s. Lincoln Ave., Washing
ton, N. j., writes: "Foley Kidney Pills
took the dreadful soreness out of my
limbs and ! walk good."-For sale by
Sands Dorsey Drug Company.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-10-17

The Boy Scouts are selling bonds
and if they continue their good luck
all of them will be wearing medals
awarded for the sale of ten $50 bonds.
Most of the boys have gone over the
top already and they are still work.
ing. The Scouts are eve ready to help
their big brothers across the sea.