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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
LORENA

J. B. McNew's barn is near COM
pletion.
Mrs. Wilson expects her sister
here soon for a visit for several
weeks.,n
Get ready for the Red Cross War
Drive Fund between the 20 and 9th
of this month. If you are not mem
Der of the Red Cross, why not?
There's reason. A house to house
canvass will be made during the
above dates. Get ready to help raise
the quota of the Lorena branch of
the A. R. C. B. E. Lyle was elected
captain of the drive and will be as
sisted by Messrs. Stephenson, Rich
ardson, Davis, Wilson, Nichol,
Strickland and others.
Too busy for news last week,
Will try not to be so busy after this,
Mrs. Maricle is up from the meas
les, but not very well yet.
Road grading is keeping number
of men busy. The Lorena road is
being graded for several miles north
to the state line, south to. the connec-
ton line.
There were SO members present
at the Red Cross at Mrs. Vogt's last
Wednesday. A number Of hospital
garments were nearly finished. The
ladies spent the day, taking their
lunch. Mrs. Maple, the instructor, of
Beaver, was present, she said this
was the largest class she had instruct
ed at one time. Will meet with Mrs
Vogt Thursday from to 6.
o. d. Nichol was in Beaver and
other towns in the interest of the
Liberal Creamery Monday and Tues
day.
Frank Wheeler went to Beaver
Tuesday to get Mrs. Maple, and stay
ed all night with John Lawson's. Mrs.
Lawson is Mrs. Wheeler's cousin.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
LONE STAR TWINKLINGs

10 miles -NOTIHWcSC VI LlDcrdi'I
Rev. Cluedas, yearly secretary Of
the C. E., gave very interesting
sermon Monday night in the interest
of the C. E., which was very much en-.
joyed. His wife, Mrs. Cludas, rem.
dered beautiful solo, which was al
so very much enjoyed.
Miss Clemma Hoskinson is on the
sick list.
Miss Worthington, stenographer OF
the Beaver Oil and Gas Co., and Miss
Bradley of the Boles dry gods store
were visitors of Mrs. W. H. Cohenour
Saturday and Sunday.
F. w. Titus had sick COW Sunday
and had to call the veterinary.
C. o. Cohenour threshed 30 bushels
of cane seed last Saturday, using
pummies for fuel. Hooverizing some
isn't he? The pitching crew consisted
of Mr.. Peppard, his wife and son
CLYDE, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Co
henour.
Mrs. Curtis and daughter, Helen
were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Jones Monday.
Miss Edna Chance is on the sick
list. Miss Venita Hawk spent Sun
day with her.
Miss Boyd, food demonstration from
Hugoton, will be at Mrs. W. H. Co
henon's Wednesday.
The C. E. have more members en-
rolled as active members. These are
Mr.. John Wallace and Mr.. and Mrs,
Philbeck. They have recently moved
into our midst and we are glad to
welcome them into our church work,
Be sure and don't forget to attend
the Cradle Roll Program to be given
Sunday, May IL.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
If YOUR WHEAT is LOST

Can you afford it? Will your plans
for the future be carried on Just. the
same? If so you do mot need! hail
insurance-if not, you. certainly do
need.it.G Ydr .~illiwant an Old Line
Company which will pay you 100c on
the dollar. Phone 121 for Griffith &
BaughIhan's hail policy. 1t.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
HoW's YOUR WHEAT?

If you have good prospect now is
the time to protect it with hail poll
cy. Same rates as last year. Old
Line companies paying 10Oc on the
dollar for every loss. We will be glad
to come to see you if you will phone
121. Griffith & Baughman. 1t.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Miss Ruth Black who has spent a
few weeks with her sister, Miss ELAINE,
in Dodge City, returned today. I"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
TAKE NOTICE

Who can use a knitting machine?
Anyone who can, please call Mrs.
Chas. Summers, Phone IL. .i.l.rs.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Paul McHargue of the Star Lum-
Der Company spent Sunday with his
father in Tyrone
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
RED CROSS To
GET BENEFITS
Major Baseball Leagues
Have Plan to Swell the
Red Cross Funds.

Chicago, Feb. More than
$780, 200 probably will be turned over
to the American Red Cross by the
two major leagues this season If
plans under consideration are carried
out. president Ban Johnson. of the
American league, announced today.
II is planned to increase the cost Of
all admissions five or ten cents and
to turn over the difference between
the regular fee plus war tax and the
increased price to the Red Cross.
Club owners in both leagues favor
the plan, and all that remains is Off
cial permission from Washington
officials, Mr.. Johnson said.
Under this plan." said Mr.. John
son. "bleacher seats would cost 80
cents, pavilion SO cents, grandstand
so cents. and boxes $1.1O. Thus on
three cents left over after we paid
the war tax. This would be turned
over to the Red Cross and the total
for this season, based on last sea-
sons figures, would amount TO more
than 100000.
This not only would give a large
sum to q worthy cause hut would
eliminate much Of the bother or max
ing small change al ne t4,K et 0 .4l-S-
The plan now is being considered
by the Internal revenue department
and understand has met approval
The man paying the extra cents
would not miss them. but in a season
Il would mean a quite bit OF help for
the Red Cross"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
SPORTOGRAPHY By Gray ::

weights Joe MaicoIt ana 44usel anul
Jimmy Ryan. The latter had many
admirers who believed he was the
greatest scrapper in the weller Ill
vision, but the -'cullud man" had little
trouble in pounding out a victory.
Ryan went down in the 18th round
and took the count Joe WalcOtt was
a native Of British Guiana, but spent
his youth in the neighboring island
Of Barbados, which gave him his
title as the BLACK Demon OF Baraa-
dos" Desiring to see something OF
the world. he shipped as a cabin boy
in g lumber schooner and arrived in
the United States by way Of Boston.
He got a job as a handy man at the
fremont Athletic club, where he
speedily came to the front as a boxer.
getting his experience by acting as
a human punching bag for the pugi-
lists who fIequented the place.
Then Tom O'Rourke took Joe under
his wing and toured the country, Of
fering $500 to anv man Of his WEIGHT
who would stay four rounds with the
BLACK Demon" Although Joe met
50 or 60 local prides on this trip.
ORourke was never called upon to
part with the $500 After matches
with Jack Dunn, mysterious Billy
Smith and Kid Lavigne. Joe went to
san Francisco and defeated Young
Corbett in IS rounds. In his prime
WPlcott was perhaps the greatest
welterweight that the ring has ever
known.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Three CHURCH
LEAGUE CANES
Fans of Different Church
Teams Take Spirited In
terest in Games.
By Tad

Three games that kept the fans IN
a state OF continual excitement were
played at the "" gym Saturday night
between teams OF the Church league
The first game, between the First
Presbyterians and the First Metho-
dists. resulted in victory for the Meth
odists. score 24-i0.
Lineup for the Presbyterians was
Edwards and Dawson. forwards. San
ford, center. Clayton and Benton.
guards For the Methodists F. Meth
and Bias played forwards: Cook and
Martin, center, Dean and Spence,
guards referee. Bateman. Bevons-
The First Baptists defeated the
Catholics by a score Of 24-I6 in a hard
fought game Lineups were; Bap-
fists, Springer. Brown and Bevans,
forwards. Williams. center: Wyler.
Oden and Reynolds, guards For the
Catholics. Caples and Long. forwards.
Carson. center: Robertson and Selis-
man. guards Referee, Ponsford
The First Christians walked away
from the Mexican Methodists. the
final score showing 40-fS in favor OF
the former. For the Methodists. Gar
dea and Delgadillo held down the for
ward positions: Gomez. center. Rami-
rez and Tarin, guards. For the
Christians. Lee and Runton played
forwards. Guyler. center: Becker and
Flamoga, guards Referee. Ponsford.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
FANS AND CHARITIES SUPPORT
4 BILL To LEGALIZE BASEBALL
Great Wave of Sentiment for Sunday Baseball Promises
to Secure Passage of Bill Forces Favorng the Bill
Ready to Make Strenuous Fight in Albany and
Many Lawmakers Favor Restricted Bill.

Early last year leading baseball
magnates suggested Sunday cham
pionship games in this city. Boston,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Wash
ington, where it was proposed to de-
vote the entire net receipts 4, major
league contests to the Red Cross, the
Bat and Bail fund. the Militia of
Mercy and -tLletic equipment for the
army and navy.
Gov Whitman FavOrs Bill.
The plan did rot meet with ap-
proval in Massachusetts, Pennsylva-
ala, and the District Of Columbia, be-
cause the laws ere too specific. out
there was a great wave OF public
sentiment for Sunday baseball both
here and up the state.
II is understood that many sena-
tors and assemblymen are prepared
to vote for the Sunday bill It is
understood that Gov. Whitman Is not
opposed to the measure if it contains
proper restrictions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04

-HE task OF picking an AL
Southwestern team furnishes
\ unusual problems this year. in
asmuch as the two best teams in this
section did not meet, and that only
one team in this section played all
the other teams.
The championship would undoubt-
edly lie between the University OF
Arizona and the New Mexico Military
ili...Iu-e. BoIh OF these teams easily
defeated the New Mexico "Aggies.'
who in its turn won from their old
time rival. the University OF New
Mexico, by the one-sided score OF ITO
to s. This victory alone means
successful season for the "Aggies-
First and second All-Southwestern
teams follow:
Hallamrk, Univ. OF ArizOna......e end
Jackson. n. NJ Nil Inst. tackle
Blake, N NJ NIL Inst. guard
Foster, n. ". Nil center
Carpenter. Univ. Of Arizona guard
MCGOWAN, Univ. Ariz- (capt-) tackle
Downey, Univ. Of Arizona. .-.eud
Slonaker, Univ. OF Arizona. quarter
Huff. n. NJ. Nil Inst---.-.....{a half
Marlar. Univ- Of Arizona ----.--.- %,
Hedgcoxe, \ N. "Aggies" ...... full
Second Eleven.
Walker. n. ~ Nil lnst--.-.....end
Osterhaut. y. ". "Aggies" .... tackle
McGregor. n II. Nil. Inst..-...g guard
Renaud. Univ. Of Arizona. center
West. \. N NIL guard
Hardaway. Univ. Of Arizona. tackle
Exline. y. n Nil. quarter
Lee, y. n NIL Inst-...........-hal half
Foster. y. " "Aggies" half
Gilbert, Univ. OF Arizona fun
The class OF football displayed IN
this section was almost on q par
with the class that was played pre-
vious 70 the national crisis. which
practically made every school go into
the freshmen class for their entire
football material
The Texas School Of Mines found
football material so scarce that they
were not represented this year The
University Of New Mexico did not
have a single letter-man return and
had the poorest team that ever rep
resented that Institution The New
Mexico Aggies had three old men re-
turn. and coach Griffith did much
better than was expected by develop
ing a team that lost only to Arizona
and 10 the Military institute The
New Mexico Military Institute with
several old nlayers. had 4 heavy. tasr
team that did not lose a game dur
Ing the entire season Their line was
the best IN this section The Uni
versity OF Arizona had the nghtest
team in several years. and although
starting slowly. because OF green ma
terial finished THANKSGIVING day
with a brilliant victory over Whittier
College. with a score or IS to O. Ari-
IONA played almost entirely q wide
omen forward passing game
some Exceptional Players
on my first team have placed as
ends Hallmark and Downey. both OF
Arizona Both men played hard, con-
sisteut football. being especially
strong on the forward pass II is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
CAVALRY TEAMS
HAVE TUSSLES
Baseball Teams of CO. and
H Troops Each Take
Game From Other.

The baseball teams Of Co and III
troops fifth cavalry. played two
games Sunday on the Fort Bliss
parade grounds without deciding su-
priority OF the teams In the morn
ing III troops team won by a score
OF 1919. but after the noon meal the
boys from &C" troop came hack and
won the second game by the same
nlargin-10 to 3.
The teams will meet again next
Sunday TO play off the tie. During the
two games both troops tried out prac-
ticaily two teams. the games being
in way OF an elimination contest that
each troop might use the best men for
its troop team. Both showed weak
ness in pitching staff although sew
eral candidates on each team promise
&c make good as the season advances
Although the games were batters' bat
ties. they were closely enough con-
tested to make interesting exhibitions.
The afternoon game was witnessed by
over 100 fans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Roosevelt One
of PalIbearerS

Boston. Mass. Feb. 4.-CoL Theo-
dore Roosevelt was notified tonight
that a place had been reserved for
him on the list of pallbearers at the
funeral hers Wednesday Of his old
friend. John L. Sullivan. who died
Saturday.
While plans for the funeral were
being made today the body was
brought from the Sullivan farm, In
Abingdon. to the home OF his sister,
Mrs. Annie E. Lennin, in the Roxbury
district.
Tonight a small army OF friends
passed through the parlor OF the
Lennin home to gaze for the last
time on the features OF the old
fighter.
A search OF the city and its sub
urbs today failed to reveal a casket
large enough to hold the stalwart
body of the former champion and a
special one was ordered from New
York.
Scores OF men OF note in the sport
ing world telegraphed today that they
were on their way 10 oBston 10 at
tend the funeral
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04

But you should take no chances
with this mainstay OF defense. In
purities are liable TO creep into your
blood and so weaken your system
that It IS unable to resist even the
most ordinary ailments. This means
the beginning Of the attack, which
viii result in the undermining OF
your health.
g s. S, the worlds most renowned
blood remedy, win keep the blood alb
.soIutely pure and free Of every trace
OF impurity. This great old remedy,
which has been in constant use for
more than fifty years, keeps the sys-
ten in perfect condition by purifying
the blood and cleansing It thor
oughly. Write for valuable booklet
about the blood supply. sent free by
Swift Specific Co. Az as. Swift Lab
.oratory. Atlanta, Ga--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Camp Lewis Boys
Get Good Games

Seattle. Wash, Feb. 4.-Plans are
In the making whereby the soldiers
stationed at Camp Lewis will get
three days Of baseball during the
week. II Is proposed that teams OF
the Pacific International league shall
include the camp In their itinerary
and play games with the best club
that can be raised among the SOL
diers on Wednesdays. Saturdays and
Sundays. Inasmuch as some OF the
brightest stars OF the American dia-
mond are on the camp roll. the pro-
fessionals In the league are not pick
ing out anything easy when they line
up against the military players
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Women Drivers
Make Fast Time

Los Angeles. Calf. Feb. z.-Woman
motor drivers made fast time here
today in what was said to have been
the first woman's automobile race
meeting ever held under the same
conditions as IN sanctioned races for
men drivers.
One mile In 81 seconds in a qualify
ing run for the handicap by Ruth
Wightman lowered by 20 seconds the
record OF Mrs Cunso, Of New York
The feature, a five mile race, was
won by Mrs. c. H. Wolfelt in 1888.
Mrs. Rose Marmon. of this city.
swerved from the track and was
slightly injured when her machine
tore through a rail and crashed into
a fence.
Women served as officials in the
racing pits.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Not to Permit
Army Weakened

Boston, Feb. 4.-The Boston Ma
tional League baseball club today an
nounced that II would not sanction
the playing on the tenn Of any mcn-
bers now In the army or navy who
might succeed IN obtaining fur
loughs.
THE owners OF the Braves" the
announcement says. believe baseball
has its place today as ever and that
the public needs and desires that re-
Taxation found in clean sport, but
they do not believe the strength OF
our fighting forces should be per-
mitted to be weakened one iota be-
cause OF baseball"
Two OF the teams best players are
in service. Hank" Gowdy is in
France with the army. and Rabbit"
Meanwhile Is in the navy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04

7EW YORK. Feb. IA bill TO
legalize Sunday baseball In the
= state Of New York will come
before the lawmakers at Albany In
TIE near future II viii have the
moral support Of the fans who are
unable TO see professional champion
ship games during the other days Of
the week. It also viii receive the
Endorsement Of numerous war chari-
ties which might have shared in
many Sunday benefit games last
summer If an adverse court decision
in Brooklyn had not been rendered
To Make Fight.
For many weeks agitation for
Sunday baseball law in this state has
been quietly carried on, with the re-
suult that the forces that favor such
legislation are nearly ready to make
a strenuous fight at Albany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
ConScript Wins
In Final Event

Calhoun, Ala. Feb. 4.-Conscript
owned by T. 7. Bedford. Of New York,
won first place in the stud dog stake
today in the final event OF the Ma
tional Trials association meeting
here. Moonshiner. owned by George
c. Parsons, Of Rutherford, Ala, won
second money; Comanche Maid.
owned by c. s. Grace, took third, and
Tourist. owned by George c Parsons,
ran fourth.
The $500 purse OF Liberty bonds
was divided $1,000 for first: 5000 for
second; $500 for third. and $500 for
fourth The remainder Of the purse
went to the sire OF Conscript, John
Proctor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
We Are No Stronger
Than Our Fighting Blood

Physical Fitness Our Sole Reliance.
The great world struggle will be won
BY stamina Courage without ply
steal fitness IS absolutely worthless
That is why our great army is made
Up only Of men who are without the
slightest physical defect
But there is a constant warfare
closer home. that you are vitality In
rerested in Il IS the warfare Of dis
ease against your health. Z struggle
that = always going on, and one for
which you must always keep your
system prepared
and your blood supply is the fort
ress upon which you must depend
II II IS kept pure and free from any
weakening influence, the germs Of
disease cannot find Judgement, but
are promptly expelled. and good
health IS assuI -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04


doubtful II there has ever been two
better ends on the same tam In this
section At tackles are placed Nc.
COWan. Of Arizona and JACKSON. OF
the Institute. There Is no question
but that these two men deserve the
honor Of being named the best tao
kses in the section MCGOWAN IL =
great defensive player and puntef.
Because of his experience he Is Sc
lected captain. Jackson Is the heaTi-
est player in this section He uses
his size 70 advantage and Is a fine
kicker from placement Carpenter
Of Arizona, and Blake, Of the Instt-
tute, are chosen as the best guai ds-
Both Of these players are veterans o.
previous years. particularly Blake
who was chosen on the All-Sourn-
western eleven in 1916. Carpenter
Is q light man 70 be playing EuaId.
but makes up his deficiency because
Of his aggreSsivenesS- Foster OF the
Institute, is placed at center. the
position he played before being
line position well, but is probably
more effective at center
All critics viii agree that the
baekfIeld which I choose would
be the equal II not the Superior
OF any backfield picked IN tails
section for several years. VIZ
SION ker, Of Arizonns buff. OF the
Institutes Marlars OF Arizona
and Hedgcoxe, Of the New Mexico
AS 10 the picking Of slonsksr a
quarterback. there IS no question
He Is, without doubt, the best for
ward passer ever developed In this
section He uses excellent headwork
in running his team, is an excellent
safety sman, ana z very DANCE Gus
omen field runner. Besides these
qualifications he is q fair punter and
q good place kicker.
The halfback positions 90 70 HufL
OF the New Mexico Institute, and TO
MarIar, OF Arizona Huff wins over
his teammates IN getting this POSI-
ton because he is q good defensive as
well as an offensive player. He IL
possibly a better halfback than Mar
lar, of Arizona. whom I choose a.
coming was his inexperience in that
position. Huff and Marlar are the
men that have to be watched al all
times by the opposing players and
both are particularly strong on de-
fence Marlar's ability in receiving
the forward pass is phenomenal
Hedgcoxe, Of the New Mexico Ag-
giles. wins his berth BY his al-around
ability. He Is an excellent passer and
kicker. a consistent ground gamer.
particularly through the line, and
strong defensive player
With Hedgcoxe to buck the line.
NarIsr and Huff 70 carry the ball
through the tackles. and Sionaker to
work the ends and pass, this would
be a combination that would be diff
cult 10 stop IN the best football cir
cles-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Trap Shooters to
Meet at Spokane

Spokane. Wash. Feb. AT least
eight cities will be represented IN
the northwest trap shooting cham
pionship which win be shot on Feb
ruary 10. The following already are
entered: Spokane. Butte, Kalispeli.
Billings. Seattle, Portland, Bsiling-
ham. and Boise A team OF officers
from Camp Lewis and a Tacoma team
are likely to be in the lists when the
ompetition begins. A dozen clubs
are expected to compete IN the In
land Empire shooting which VIII take
place on the same day
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
SPARROW LOSES KANE

In mailing contracts TO his players
for the season of 1918 Harry Spar
row, business manager of the New
York Yankees, mailed one to Kane,
a young outfielder, drafted from the
Providence club. Sparrow received
word from the postoffice department
that the registered letter was for
warded to Camp Devens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
COLLEGE SroDENTS
GFTEN Turned DOWN

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 4.-The Uni
versiuy Of Washington is planning an
intensive schedule in the intramurai
sports in order to give students addl-
.ioual training. This is said to be
largely the outcome of the reports
showing reflections among recruits
for the army and navy for minor
physical defects which easily can be
remedied-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
ROWING sCHEDULE ANNoUNCED.

Phlladelphla, Pa Fe0. the 1913
rowing schedule Of the University o.
pennsylvania was announced today
as follows: April 20, Navy at Annap-
.iis; April q, Columbia at Philadel-
Ihia; May 4, open. May il, Yale al
New Haven; May Is, open; May 90
Columbia, Princeton and Pennsyl-
vania race for the Childs cup at either
or Princeton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Today in PuglI,stic AnnnIs.

190S-BattIing Nelson and Rudolph
Unholz fought ten-round draw at Los
Angeles
19O9-Abe Attell defeated Eddie
Kelly in seven rounds at New Or
leans.
191O-Jimmy Clabby and Mike Sui
Ivan fought ten rounds at Milwau-
kee. no decision.
1911-Willie Lewis defeated Billy
Berger in six rounds at Philadelphia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
SIeAvOY EXEMPTED.

Catcher James MeAvoy will be with
the Athletics this year after all. He
was drafted and ordered 10 an army
camp, but a brother who was left as
support OF their mother became in
valided. and so tbs catcher was
granted exemption