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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-21
STATE INCOME TAX
OPPOSED BY CRAIG
Comptroller Argues for Repeal
of Mortgage Tax and Per-
sonalty Assessment.
OPPOSED BY REALTY MEN
Robert Z. Bowling Tells Legis-
1ative Committee Panic
Would Result Here.

Members Of the special joint legisla-
tive tax committee sat in the City Hail
Yesterday and heard varied arguments
on the question of State income tax.
Among those who advocated such tax
was Nathan Hir7ch, chairman of the
Mayors committee on taxation. who also
made public that organizations recon-
mendations as to tax changes and limo
vatons Comptroller Craig opposed the
pan, arguing for other methods Of in
creas!ng tax revenue One of them was
the repeal of taxation for recording
MORTGAGES which proposal was attacked
ny Robert Z. Bowling of the New York
Real Estate Board as being likely to pre-
clpitate a panic IN real estate and in
fiet "the heaviest financial depression
IN the history of New York"
On the reputed ground that lenders
lequire borrowers to pay the recording
AK Of mortgages, and that n great
smount OF wealth represented by mort
RACES escapes taxation under the pres
,nt law. Comptroller Craig recommended
mat holders of mortgages no longer be
exempted and that the one-half of l
per cent tax be repealed. He argued
nat the maintenance OF q costly sys-
ten Of recording mortgages and trans
.srs clearly indicated that exemption of
mortgages from taxation Is unjust
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-21

The following cabled corrections are
Issued as an appendix to the regular
casualty lists:
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY PREVIOUSLY
REPORTED KILLED IN ACTION.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-21
Casualty Corrections.

LovI11pEs, savas, Nigte Fio,t,a tws,.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-12

"Yep, I'm the Bird You Read About" ! cision. I had good story cooked up and upon the advice of this newly made acquaintance I decided to join the navy.
 Says Station Was Easy"
 "At Great Lakes they fell for my story. They gave me a ten-day fur tough so I could go to Philadelphia and claim the fortune.
 At the end of my furlough I came back and got an extension. Then I cashed a bogus check at the station for $1S0. After that I threw away my uniform and forged checks in Buffalo, New York city, Washington, Detroit and Cleveland. It was in Cleveland that they got me, for a bad check in Milwaukee.
 T was tried, convicted and here am."
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-12
FOUND MISSING
 HEIR" IN JAIL
Long Search of United States Naval Authorities Comes to
 an End.
WAS HELD AS F0RGER
EiQhteen-Year-Oid Youth Boasts of shrewd Trick Which, as He Said, Fooled Them All for
 Awhile"

Green Bay, Wis.-In the state re- formatory pasty-faced hollow checked lad of eighteen paces back and forth in his cell. He Is ashamed to look his countrymen in the face be- cause he is a deserter from the Unit ed States navy. His name is AdOlpn Gerds, alias Daniel H. Holman.
 He is the boy who tricked the au- thorities at the Great Lakes Naval Training station into believing he was the missing heir to the $4,00000O es- tate of the late Daniel H. Holman of Philadelphia.
 The whereabouts of this youth, who had played tag with military and po- lice officials throughout the United States for seven months, did not be- come known until a short time ago. Then 1t was his tongue that told his whereabouts to the world
 Confdes in celImatea.
 Yep, I'm the bird you read about in the papers," he had told his cell mates. T almost had them believing that I was the missing heir to an eS- tate of $4,00O,00O left by loan shark in Philadelphia named Holman. But keep it quiet"
 But his mates couldn't let the story rest. The guard heard 1t. From the lad he forced confession. Then au- thorities at the refOrmatory cOmmuni- cated with the Great Lakes Naval Training station. Naval and civil in- telligence officers were sent to the in- stitution. Then the identity was es tablished.
 Prisoners Story.
 He told the officers the following story:
 q admit that I made a botch job of it at the finish, but you'll have to give me credit for fooling them for while.
 '"The whole thing started in Milwau- kee. I didn't have a dime in my pocket and my clothes were almost in rags. My poor old mother, who lives at 1458 Spring street, was just about living, and even though 1 tried hard, l couldn't help her along.
 "One day a fellow stopped me on the street and told me l resembled the missing heir to a fortune. He said the heirs name was Holman. We talked 1t over, schemed and planned and before the end of the week I had made my de-
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-12
PREFERS DEATH TO PARTING
Facing Separation, Ohio Woman Kills
 Seven Children and ' Herself,

Nelsonyille, O.-Several hours be- fore authorities were to remove them to the Athens county home seven children, ranging in age from six weeks to ten years, were found with their mother, Mrs. Tony Stavisar, burned to death or asphyxiated in their home at Kimberly, a small min ing town near here.
 The children were tied to their beds and coal oil had been sprinkled over the room.
 It is supposed that worry over the separation caused tho mother to de- stroy herself and the children.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
ROGERS PAYO BATTLE
WILL BE FIRST REAL.
TRYOUT OF Ell PASOAN

HOLULBUS n. II, lying exactly 70
\ miles west OF FL Paso, famous for
villa raids. oil leases. and speedban
Hayden VIII have the honor Of oc-
cupylng the center Of athletic inter
est on Christmas day when Rabbit
Rogers, feather champ Of the gath in
fantry faces Kid Payo, Of Ell Paso
and late OF the A Z. F.. in a IS round
battle.
And incidentally nothing IS being
left undone by those IN charge OF the
match to further emphasize the po-
sition OF the little town on the map
OF our sister state as IL is preparing
20 make the day one that VIII be long
remem bered. Columbus for the past
two years has enjoyed the -e9utau5n
Of being one OF the southwest s real
boxing centers and a large number
OF fans are expected to lock 10 the
desert oasis TO witness the contest
which VIII marx the first real try
out Of Kid Pa1-o since his return from
overseas. A large number Of these
viii 90 from FL Paso alone while Sill
yer City. Lordsburg and Deming VIII
contribute their respective qUotas.
VIII Await the News
Payo's second appearance since he
returned from France, needless to
state viii be keenly watched by the
FL Paso fans at the ringside and
those who are not fortunate enough
10 make the trip win await the news
Of the battle with keen anticipation
Due 60 meet the toughest mnn
Of his weight in the southwest
the little II PusOan has trained
diligently for the match and con-
fidenfIy believes that he viii re-
peat ais former victory at COlum-
bus which was at the expense OF
one Nike Smith, a likely baEfler
Of the regiment. He viii be meet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

CEvEH7TH cavalry Terriers opposing
y either the 18th Infantry or
Fourth Artillery Gunners for the
border patrol championship.
Yes, sir, this is the program that
Is being planned for FL Paso foot
ball enthusiasts to enjoy on either
Christmas or New Years afternoon.
and while a definite seJuemsnt OF the
date Is lacking owing TO a game
scheduled between the infantry or ar
tnlery teams. Il has been practically
assured that one or the other viii
have It out with the hardy troopers
on that date at Rio Grande park. Just
at present everyone ls awaiting the
outcome Of the Artillery-19th game
IN order 20 learn what team viii meet
the Terriers who having cleaned up
everything in the district. long to
annex the border title for Fort Bliss
Awaits Result OF Game.
Captain CALLER. star center and
manager OF the Seventh team has not
yet answered the challenge OF che
Fifth cavalry for g game on New
Years and Is inclined to believe that
the Big Bend guardians do not pos
sess sufficient strength 70 meet
team OF the order Of the Terriers
In referring to the challenge
OF the Fifth eleven captain Gal
Ter points to the challenge OF the
Terriers for n game On Thanks
giving day Tnd 1hen Eifer on q
subsequent date. The Fifth IN
avrered at this time that 10 did
not have strong enough team 20
contest for the fitle and this -
where the rub comes In.
Is Not Strong.
Captain "Dinty" Moore and captain
Caller do not believe that the Big
Bend team could successfully hold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
CARL MAYS CASE.
REVIVESS STORY .
Of WRIGLEY
Veteran Infielder Sprung a
Similar Action on Base
ball Years Ago.
DODGERS DEFIED
LEAGUE OWNERS

zEKE WRIGLEY, infielder, who
L played with a whole raft Of minor
league clubs. was the Carl Mays Of 20
years aEo-lot that he deserted a
minor league club and insisted on
being sold 70 another, but because
he was played illegally By q fast set
team and his being go played made
changes IN the official standing OF the
National league clubs.
Dodgers Owned Him.
Brooklyn had title to Wrigley for
1900, but New York signed Zske after
his contract with Syracuse expired
on Sept 10. BrooIlyn's title to
Wrigley, though, was not obtained
until after he had played several
games with the Giants and his con-
tract for the balance OF the season Of
1893 with the New Workers had been
promulgated by Nick Young.
When Brooklyn completed the
deal with Syracuse for WriEley,
Ebbeta and Hnnlnn ordered Zelre
10 join the superbas and played
him for 10 games IN defiance OF
the New York clubs protest and
Of m order BY president Young
awarding the player TO New York.
On appeal OF the Syracuse club the
matter was carried before the board
Of arbitration. which decided that the
salt city team had no power or dom
troll over the services OF a reserved
player, whose contract had expired,
until the following season when res
ervati0n became effective.
The National leagues board OF d.
rectorsl upon appeal of the Giants,
decided that Brooklyn had scted IL
legally In inducing a player under
contract 90 New York 70 enter its
services in defiance Of a warning and
order BY tie league president. fined
the Superbas $500 and threw out Of
the record the IS games Wrigley had
participated IN.
The games were as follows:
Brooklyn won one from St Louis
and lost one.
Brooklyn won three from wash
ington and lost one
Brooklyn won three from New
I ork. and lost none.
Braaklyn won four from Baltimore
and lost three.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
Maxey Hart To lack Mcdonald
Head Texas Team . Is 4 Busy Man

Referee Jack Mcdonald who has
officlated IN many boxing and other
athletic contests IN FL Paso and Is
one OF the foremost boosters Of the
wrestling game has gone into a new
business. in partnership with Ar
thur Ereudenberg. Jack has opened
UP a mems furnishing store on East
san Antonio street and intends TO
transfer his former business at the
WigWam confectionery within the
next month or so. He viii continue
as an athletic official and viii be on
hand for the Jordan-Renthrop meet
Ing az Liberty hall On January 6.
when the American and European
champions VIII meet on the mat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

Austin. Texas. Dec. AT Nancy
Hart Of Austin, veteran. left end. has
been elected captain OF the 1890 foot
ball team OF the University OF Texas.
He played end on the eleven OF 1915
and 1916. and was catcher on the uni
versity baseball team Of 1916 and
1917, and again played end in the sea
son just closed
Hart entered military service AT the
close Of the 1917 baseball season and
LEFT the army as a captain. He Is a
middle law and viii get his degrees
next year He Is eligible 70 play next
year because OF the special confer
ence railing concerning men who saw
military service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

ing a man heavier In weight, his
equal In eleverness and speed but
not carrying the rugged power Of
the Pass City D sapDer.
Best Of the 18th
Rogers, undoubtedly. IS the best OF
his weight produced in the FL Paso
district. as Columbus is within this
district, during the war. he defeated
the best Of the 24th infantry scrap
pers and in this regiment where
there is more likely material than
could be assembled IN a similar or
Eanizatiou in tire United States the
above assertion counts for q great
deal. Among those who fell before
the lightning little negro was Nick
Gundy, who claims the border feath-
er title prior to his defeat by Rog-
srs. and who had hung the crusher. on
all the boys Of his weight in this sec
ton.
Payo wound up his training IN FL
Paso Tuesday afternoon and. VIII do
but light work tomorrow in prepara-
tion for the ] attic.
He has been trained by his
brother, Gene, bantam champion
Of the American eIpeditionary
forces and f. fit rs a fiddle for
the engagement. Rogers has also
been working diligently and f.
ready for the battle Of his life,
judging from reports emunatinE
from the little western city,
where his supporters are pre-
pared to wager their roll on the
chances OF their fnvOrite.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
NORN}
SEVENTH ELEVEN
TERRIERS AWAIT GAME
WITH 10TH INFANTRY
OR FOURTH ARTILLERY
Do BUD RUTHERFORD.

the Teris,r rs while on the other hand
there Is the 18th infantry and Fourth
field artillery teams, cash OF which
Is a contender for soutlsr1 depart
ment honors. one previous game was
won by the 18th eleven following q
defeat By the Buff and yellow star
aggregation OF 81 Pa1o. The sumner
regiment, however, requested a re-
turn game and tais VIII Be played
this week
The winning team Of this battle
viii be offered or rather it viii be
accepted for a game at Fl Paso. as
both the eth and Fourth slevena have
made arrangements to play the Sew
enth here in the event either g. re-
turned the victor IN the coming
game. Incidentally both teams have
challenged the Seventh
in bringing the Fourth artillery OF
18th infantry to FL Paso the Seventh
cavalry team would be paying the
southern department champions,
whereas IN a meeting with the Fifth
cavalry lt would only be faclne one
Of the contenders,' said captain Cal
uer.
. believe that the FIfth while
possessing a fast team O. not
strong enough to face the Ter
rfera, a. the Seventh eleven, a.
everyone knows, a. the strongest
developed IN the FL Past district
this year Insofar as a reEimentnI
team f. concerned. The Fiffh
cavalry refused two earlier chaI-
lenEea ana while we would like
to meet them the Seventh feels
justified In arranging a game for
the championship n Il can posi-
bly, be done.s
This Is the way the matter stands
at present but at all events the foot
ball fan seems sure OF q Champion
ship game on New Years afternoon
in order that the season be brought
70 a fitting end.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
Famous Trainer
Plans To Retire

Lexington, Ky Dec. 2s.-John E.
Madden. probably the mos; extensive
breeder Of Thoroughbred race horses
in America, viii retire as a breeder
January % when he will sell at Ham
burg Place stock farm here one hun
dred breed mares and IS yearlings.
Among the mares to be sold are
daughters Of Imported Starshoot,
Rocksand. Hanover. three OF the lead
ing strains OF producing blood IN the
country Others include mares By
Ogden, Plaudit Sir Dixon, Ormon-
dale, both American and British
blood being well represented The
yearlinEs are by the winning sires Of
the day, including several by I'm
ported Starshoot. Ormondale, ogden.
Sir John Johnson and George Smith.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
Lieut.. w. P. Reid
to Make Home Here

Lieut.. william P. Reid. who was
stationed In FL Paso for several years
with the Seventh infantry. surprised
his friends Saturday By his unan-
nounced return from overseas where
be has been for the past 19 months.
while originally New Yorker,
Lieut. Reid Intends TO make FL Paso
his home and having received his dis
charge he intends TO settle down
here. Lent Reid was wounded twice
IN action while serving with the 3Sth
Infantry, third division IN France.
He aWas a member OF the military po-
lice detachment in FL Paso for sew
eTal years serving successfully under
Capt Campanole, Lieut. Col Allison
and Capt Charles Ely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
BOB MARTIN IS
WORTHY MAN
FOR JACK
Overseas Champion Is Be.
ing Groomed to Battle
Husky Champ.
BRONSON is WISE
PILOT; GOES SLOW


NEW YORK Dec 28.-Bob Martin,
N OF Ohio. champion heavyweight
OF the A. E. F.. is coming, slow but
sure.
From all accounts the Buckeye
soldier boxer is making a hit every
place he appears, and though he Is
sim IN the maiden" class as a chal-
lsnger for the title held by J. Demp-
sey, he is just about the best looking
prospect that fistic fans Of the middle
west have lzmped in many a moon
Jimmy Bronton Pilot.
o. Under the management OF Jimmy
Bronson, Of Akron, this soldier b11fer
IS being. carried along by easy stages
Bronson is a bird with q noodle. s1e
isn't going TO sacrifice Martin by
ruehfnF him into a battle for the big
gest crown In Eistlana
eve wouldn't think Of standing
up against Jack Dempsey short
Of IS month"; O. the way Hron-
son mumhles n. @Mnrtiu a
young fellow, you know, and he
has q lot to learn. OF COURSE
were not looking for aetupu- We
want to meet the good ones rs
Bob gets Eroomed for them But
we don't want any Dempsey
not just yet.n
There's q sensible manager for you
II Bronson was like the average ruu
Of managers he would ~ TO throw
Martin into high within as short
time as possible, looking toward the
bright and shining goal across which
Is fame and wealth. That's the trou-
bic with too many; not that they
don't mean vel enough but rhat7
they simply can't take things In
natural order.
Eastern fans haven't had a chance
70 lamp Martin In the ring but they
are anticipating his prospective IN
knows nothing Of Martin except
hearszy. but with something Ike a
million and half soldier boys
agreed that he Is the goods. and mid
y esrern critics VINO knoW ne saI2s
from all angles tossing compliments
at him. Il appears that Bob has a
slesys OF two fun Of prospects,
WIN BOX New Years.
A bout IN which Martin Is 20 take
part probably on New Years day
win Be q step toward his goal n he
wins Il Bronson has already agreed /
to match him against Sergt- Jack
Burke, OF Chicago, who didn't get
across the pond, but who smashed all
the hsavies he met IN the training
camps. Laruey Lichtensteip Is man
aging Burke, and he and Bronson
are holding out for some fancy Of
fers. Matt Hinkel. the Cleveland pro I
l-ULeEr wants LAa uoAN aL4 mas Al
reauy made an offer az which the
rival managers are nibbllng.
Between now ana the first OF
the year Martin viii be a fairly
busy lad. He o. scheduled 20
meet PeIEzey "a st. Louis on De-
cemher 10 and then 90 to Battle
Greek 20 take On gerE1 Ray
Smith, who boxed q draw with
him IN Paris before the A. r. r.
tournament was gtnEed. Chrlsf-
and cranberry sauce a. home. nc
cordiuE 20 his present schedule,
but on New Years day he g. alaf-
ed TO show before the critical
eyes Of an Akron (Ohio) crowd
VIXEN ne meets Jack Burke.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
O'DOWd Is Now
4 Popular Champ

New York. Dec. 2s.-The defeat Of
Nike Gibbons makes Mike O'Dowd a
great champion IN spite Of the opinion
OF those who hadn't given him the
proper credit Gibbons trained for
this fight with all his years Of eX-
perience behind him and did All he
knew about boxing TO O'Dowd while
they were In action, 50 nobody can
say II was q nuke victory. As a
result OF this O'DoWd Is in great
demand all over and IS deluged with
offers for bouts.
The leading New Jersey clubs have
wired Paddy Mullins nice PROPOSE
tons for bouts across the river, E"
and as the sums taken down By stars
on the percentage basis are larger
than those usually obtained else
where, Il Is safe to presume that
O'Dowd's first bout as the conquer0r
OF Nike Gibbons viii be In New Jsr-
sey-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

Peoria. IL, Dec. z2-Officials OF
the Peoria club Of the Three 7 league
are negotiating for a new manager
to succeed Jimmy Hamilton. who VII
pilot the Joplin. No., club Of the
western league next season Bill"
Jackson, who formerly led the Peoria
team probably viii be selected from
the list OF applicants. jackson man
aged the OmRha club OF the Western
league last season.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

Columbus. Ohio. Dec. 22.-The drive
70 raise a fund OF 100000 to build
$4,000 at Ohio State university Re
under way. A committee Of IS mem
bers OF the chamber OF commerce fs
IN charge OF the project Fourteen
Thousands dollars vas raised at the
first meeting Of the committee. The
first OF subscriptions included 500
from Butch" PiEley. guard on the
1913 Ohio eleven
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23
IS EASY
FOR F. MORAN
Pittsburgh Heavyweight
Makes Short Work Of
Soldier Contender.

Newark. n. =. Dee 23.-Frank
Moran. the Pittsburgh heavyweight,
knocked out sergeant Jack Burke OF
Chicago IN the first round Of an eight
round match Monday night Moran
weighed 1s5 IL pounds and Burke
i1ss.
Burke tried to rush his opponent
as the contest opened and was sent
% the floor for a count Of eight. after
receiving three hard rights to the
head. He arose groggy. Moran
scored another right to the head and
followed IL with a right swing which
landed behind Burke's ear. Burke
went down and Although conscious
vas unable 20 get Up before the count
Of ten
BENJAMIN Loses One
Mickey ponley OF Newark. Iss
pounds, outfought Joe Benjamin Of
san Francisco, 134. IN every round Of
and eight round bout The westerner
vas unable 70 evade DOnley's left lab
In the first six rounds.
Joey Fox. the English feather
weight and Joe Lynch Of New York
Fought eight rounds at a fast pace
In the final round Fox sent q short
right to the jaw and foored Lynch
but he was up Immediately. The men
were signed up al the conclusion OF
the contest TO meet again three weeks
hence.
Jack shartsy Of New York. who
English fiyweiTbt eb ii !, ii1 sss J3s
outpointeu Patsy Johnson Of Trenton
In the last eight round bout Eharkev
Teighed ll6 one pound less than
Johnson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

money. This IS your opportunity.
Buy Bull Bayou MYSTIC OIL
STOCK az one Dollar Par. Price
advances January. Limited amount
Thirteen Hundred Twenty acres
Famous Bull Bayou District Con-
tract let for well near production
Act quick. wire reservation Map
free. Bull Bayou MYSTIC on Com
pany. as Market Street Shreve-
port. Louisiana
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

sheridan, Wyo-, Dec. 23.-Clarence
Elund Of Peckville. Wyo.. claimant
OF the lightweight wrestling cham
plonship, and Helmer Meyer OF Mason
City. Ia. wrestle5 20 a technical draw
here Monday night. Although Meyer
won the first fail in IS and a fraction
minutes, neither could get 9 fall IN
hours % minutes and 50 seconds OF
wrestling for the second IAN and both
men consented 70 call q a draw.
They were matched for a second bout.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

Chicago. H. Dec 23--Invasion OF
Japan BY the University OF Chicago
BASEBALL team today was discussed
on the campus as one Of next sum
mer's probabilities. The players will
leave in June. playing along the
route TO the Pacific coast. spend the
autumn In the Orient and return to
the college about Christmas, accord
Ing TO plans
twice before The 1910 trip through
japan. China the Philippines and
LAVAL was repeated In 1915.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

London. Dec, 23.-Charles LedauN.
bantamweight champion pugilist OF
Europe Is suffering from an attack
OF bronchitis and win be unable to
meet Pal Moore, the American boxer
Friday night Eugene Cridui. a
French bantamweight. has been en-
Eaged to take Led0ux's place against
Moore
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

Rckford, Ill. Dec 23.-Marin Pies
tina, Chicago. Monday night failed
20 throw John FreberE, Rockford
and another Erappler, in 80 minutes
as agreed Flestina threw Victor
Soldat in % minutes with a hammer
lock and cross body. but FreberE
was impossible and carried the fight
throughout. The time was 1907.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-23

WITT DEFEATS RIVERS
Springfield, No. Dec. 2s.-Leo witt.
OF Eft Louis, won by wide margin the
newspaper verdict in a ten round no
decision bout tonight with Ray
Rivers, California lightweight Mon
day Rivers conceded several pounds.
weight at the rinEside.