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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-11
SEVERAL GOOD
OFFERS READY
Champion May Fight Abroad
II No Matches Here,
NV International News ssrvlcs)

(By Internstio tional News Bsrvlcsl
PHILADELPHIA, sept II Jack
Dempsey wants to defend his title as
heavyweight champion OF the world be.
fore the first OF the year.
what's more, he hopes 10 snswcr the
belt In defense OF his crown for the FIRST
on American soil He may derlds
TO 20 abroad for battle with Joe Beck
ott or Georges Carpenter if'thcy refuse
10 cross tho pond but may AXE on
several American fighters, who are
olamorinS for u match before he leaves
the United states
Jack Kearns, hustlinE manager of ths
champion. told the writer today that
Dempsey IL hungry for action.
Footilehts sors Jack.
"JAek 10 tiring OF the stage" said
Kearns "He 10 q fighter. net an ac'
Tor. lie wants to feel tho resin under
his feet. and tho sooner. tn" better.
Tho glare OF tho footliEhts and ,hs
plaudI,s OF ndmirirG audiences thrilled
Dempsey for q time. but tho stage Ia
pallinG on him now
BEFORE Jack became champion he
promised In keep busy should bn DO
feat willNd. Nc IL koins 10 keep his
promise As long ~ the promoters csn
dig up opponents for him. hs VIII take
them on, and they can't como too fast.
Ever since tho battle Of Maumes bay.
We have been swsmpsd with offers OF
every variety. Most Of these offers
have included either Beckett or Csrpen.
tior ~ Dcmpssy's opponent. ana OF
courW. they were tentative on tho
promoter securing tho services OF ono
" these men. m
Dempsey wants TO defend his tltls
for tho first time In this country. but
II no suitable olponsnt car b" induced
TO meet him here hs will 80 abroad.
IL IA "A N
Miske or Wllio Meehan may vet n
chance vt Jack. Both hayH been men
toned TO us by promoters and while ~e
would prefer. to haye Beckett or csrpeu-
tier coma hdr. we will taxa on either
of these men II given sufficient Induce
m.g!s: u ...,... .r,,,.,
going ID Europe within = few weeks 90
Try 10 swing Beckett and Carpenter
INTO line. Matt Hlnk.i, ot Cleveland,
has offered us $50 900 for a bout with
either OF them In Ohio. Ne Is solng
abroad within . few weeks. 80 is James
DouGher,y. of this city, who Will guar
sntss us - much money. as anyone for
q six.round bout right here In Philn
EnGlishman,
AustrsIls wsnts Bout,
George Baillesu, OF Sydney, called
me from New York yesterday and In.
creased his offer for a bout between
Dempsey and Beckett or Carpenter 70
500. 900, lie wants 10 stage the bout
IN Australia and he 10 leaving for
Europe this week 10 make an effort Ia
land one Of tho men. wo have also
had several attractive propositions from
London and Fhris promoters
Dempsey may take on both Meehhu
and Misko here. The Reno, New. A
g. has made = standing offer OF $50 ooc
for a Dempsey -Meehnn hou, IN January
Down In New Orleans they want Jack
and Mlake for a ?o-round bout during
the race meet this winter
I'VE hope to have something definite
settled In the way Of airatch In the vetl
near future. Dempsey win be ready NJ
any time for he IL keeping In cordl.
tien and can answer tho bell on short
notics."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-09-11
; Austra,la Wants seut


Dundee Ossts Frankie arltt
p4OVfNCE, n l.. sept, II Johnny
Dundee today holds a i:-rpund decision
over Frankie Britt. c' New Bedford
Dvrdes was Britts master In every
se(ipd
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11

Munsing Family-Paper Doll
Cut-Outs Free to Little Girls
Monday after 3:30 o'clock
Fancy Colored Summer Shirt
ing Madras going on sale at once.
45c Shifting Madras. 33c
soc Shifting Madras. 35c
CSC Shifting Madras ......47c
75c Shifting Madras. $50
Handkerchief Special
Monday Only Children's
white and colored border -
Handkerchief at. .... ~
Fine Silk Hose
Pure thread Silk. new fresh
stock, strong garter tops. REIN
forced heels and toes. Black,
white and popular 9 Ok
shades, at $50 and. AsAO
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11
Toilet Goods

Newest in this department.
BLUE ROSE, Toilet articles
Face Powder. Creams, Talcums,
Perfumes. Toilet Water. high
grade goods. We have exclusive
sale in this city. Also the grand
line of Lilas de Regaud.
The New Couples"
Grown folks dolls. for orna-
mentation, many characters,
bathing girls, sourette b,flirt.
nude, dimples and others, some
with real human hair Ct
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11
Towel Dept

Special Sale now, on Bath
Towels and Huck Towel.
15c Huck Towels, 14x27. .... 100
Csc Huck Towels, 18x36. -. 19e
CSC Hemstitched, 16x24 .... 19c
40c Euck. heavy quality,
1ux3S zoe
SOC Bath Towels. 2ox3s. .35c
35c Bath Towels. 1894 .2ac
81 Scratch Bath Towels,
heavy quality, 25x45. .75o
s1.25 Scratch Bath,
double weave ..........8 $50
soc Colored Bath Towels. :. 33e
coo Fancy Patterns Turkish. .73o
Many others not advertised.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11

Baby Dresses, soft white
material, daintily trirn'd
1.25 up
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11
Women's New Style Oxford
and Pumps

Fine Soft Grey Kid Oxfords,
turned sole, Louis heel ......
Very Dressy Bronze Kid Tongue Pump
welt sole, Louis heel .....
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-11
Underwear Dept

See large window display of
some of the very best fitting,
real fine quality, genuine COM
fort, Women's and Children's
Union Suits. Shirts. Vests and
Drawers, MUNSING and CAR
TIERS, in silk, silk Isle, Isle and
cotton.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16

President. l.. l.. Newton OF Cody,
wyoming as Secretary and one Vice
President from each western State.
sydney Vincent. Secretary of Port.
land Chamber OF Commerce. repre-
sents Oregon.
This new organization win Join
Issues with the National Highway
Association. the American Automobile
Association and tho National Park-to-
Park Highway Association for the
purpose of promoting. laying out.
roads or routes and cut offs. leading
to and connecting with main High
ways and National Parks. zach route
To he adopted by the Interior Depart
ment II is not the purpose OF the
National Government to build or aid
In the construction OF such roads cx.
cept In cases almiliar 20 conditions
existing near Glacier Park whe-o
automobiles must be- shipped on. the
railroad To gain the entrance 10 the
park and such construction would be
beyond the means OF the local com.
Continued on page -
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
OCTOBER 81, ~. 20

School Supt. Clark informs this
Once that the annual institute OF
the teachers of this county will be
held on October %. IS. 20. She will
have definite information as To pro
gram and instructors In the near
future but at present she announces
that State supt.. Churchill and Miss
Ida May Smith will be two OF the
outside instructors present. Miss
Smith IL favorabiy remembered oy
the teachers OF this county as an In
structor In primary teaching.
Mrs. Clark further states IN con-
verAation with this ONCE that Miss
Jennie Huggins. who is one OF the
teachers In the high school and who
is no popular with the pupils. IL at
present touring the Yellowstone p'
and will be- here before .Ae opening
OF school.
Principal c. y. Hughes OF the
Harney County High School has an
that he will arrive about
25th TO be In readiness for
the opening OF school.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
RETURN FROM YEI.I.OwsTONE

. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith and chill.
dren and Mrs. Mary A. Smith, hcs
daughter. Mrs. Teller and the latter's
son. arrived home "Wednesday night
from n tour OF the Yellowstone Park
and other interesting points between
this city and their destination. They
had a delightful outing trip and ex-
press themselves as being highly
pleased with H. They stopped at
4ilackfoot. Idaho, on their return TO
visit for short time with old time
friends. Mr.. aud Mrs. chas. Rohn.
who were members OF the party, also.
came on before the smiths. arriving
earlier In the week.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
E. B. HILL FATALLY
SHOT AT DEMO, ORE.
Wire to District Attorney
Requests Officers and
Coffin.

District Attorney NJ. A. Biggs re-.
cei,ed the following Telegram this
morning from DEMO. dated yesterday
"E. u. Inn shot today. Bring nee,
esssry officers. also oofIin and things
necessary for embalming. Come to-
night. Notify John Bisgs. ~
,. q. BEATTY"
No further information has been
received. The district attorney. Cor
oner clevenger and County Physician
Dr. Smith are arranging 10 leave for
the scene OF the tragedy today. Mr.
nm was a prominent stock man and
rancher OF the DEMO country.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
Lakes Found Dryest
In Several Years.

4 representative of this great re-
iigious weekly accompanied Mr. and
Mrs Ira ~ GabrIclson aud Everett
Horn to the Malhcur Lake Wednes-
day. ~ least Il had been the intcn-
iion OF the party 10 visit tho lake but
upon arriving at John Graves ranch
they found the water had recedcd 20
far that no lake could be- found.
The writer In not In the habit OF
visiting that section during this per-
iod OF the year. therefore he was not
prepared To find II 40 dry Ia fact II
In the drycst II has been for years.
Places where II In the habit OF some
OF the sports OF Burns TO shoot during
the open season for water fowl each
fall are 80 dry one can cross the chan
nels without getting their feet even
muddy. Mr.. Graves In cutting hay so
far In the lake bed that he has TO
take his supplies from home down
there as the distance In too great for
the hay makers to 20 back and forth
To their meals at the house.
Mr.. Gabrielson and Mr.. Horn are
connected with the u. q. Biological
Survey and have been In this vicinity
getting In touch with the rodent sit
uation and making preparations for
winter campaign OF poisoning the
rabbits. while In the neighborhood
they decided TO view the Malheur
bird reservation and II was for that
purpose the trip was made. The
party managed to get a bird's-eye
view OF the lake by ascending a high
sand dune--which was the nearest
We came 10 any water TO speak OF as
the mud channels and tule thickets
would not permit near approach |
from this side. MIR. Gabrielson viii
take a trip out to the reserve. how
ever. by going In from the other side
Of the lake and having the privilege
Df the warden's motor boat.
ON the trip the other day Mr.,
and his assistant secured
A few fine specimen OF birds which
hey are going to mount and pre-
serve In their collection for reference
work Ia the office. Many rabbits fell
lnder the fire OF the party on the
way down and back. especially on
he homeward trip as a gnat got In
he carburetor of the Ford. or some
,ther mishap which made II balk ana
I was through the kindness OF John
srayes that We were towed into
own that night. The slow process
# moving in had its advantages In \
hat IL allowed considerable shooting
light from the cars. One coyote was
ldded to the collection on the way
lome. also.
The visitors were most Hospitality
'eceived at the Graves home where
Hrs. Graves aud Alberta provided re-
reshments for them. Nice home
made bread. fresh butter and a gallon
n two of milk were consumed by the
nen folks upon their coming TO the
louse after being In the swamp aud
ules for several hours. Mrs. Graves
viii always have "A warm spot In the
iearts OF that bunch.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16

nattling Mr.. High Cost of Liv
Ing has developed some interest,
Ing and effective action all over
the land. These late news pic.
lures show results.
The line OF waiting market
baskets shows how people of Az.
ron lined up TO buy nj tho sale OF
Army food which the government
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
"NODODY SICK. NOBODY DEAD.
REQu EsT THREE-DAYs MORE

A sailor on the Pennsylvania. wish
Ing an extension on ten-day leave.
and being wise to all the old service
fass about dying grandmotbers wired
hh commanding officer, Nobody
sick. nobody dead, request three-day
extension" lie got IL.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
Bouaty Too Expensive

Organizations should be formed TO
take care OF the rabbit poisoning In
ench community and the work done
systematically under the supervision
OF the government man. The propos-
ition of extermIna,ing the pests w
,his rethod IL u" lorSer an eSp' IL
meni as II has bech proven "A success.
Mr.. Gabrielson stated that h could
take the amount OF money that had
been spent I'm this county on bounty
alone and guarantee To kill every
rabbit east OF the Cascade Mountains
and have sufficient fortune left TO
keep him the balance of his life.
II is up To the people OF this county
TO rid ourselves of the troublesome
pests and the most effective way is TO
get together aud ask the county court
to give whatever aid within its means
and TO use the money economically.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16

has been distributing rt cost In
elites all over the nation.
Tho big pile OF bundles on tho
steps OF the capital M Washington
IL Of the 100000 petitions for
six months pay for soldiers. sail
ora and marines. Homer Shori-
dan N presenting them To Geo. A.
SandeFaon, secretary OF the sen.
afc.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
Another Plan for
Railroad Connectioi,

At the regular weekly meeting ot
the purns comniercial Club last eyen-
ing tile proposition of taking up the
rails ON the Hartman line up the
Deschutes, using the road he'd for a
highway and laying the rails on east
from Bend for a'conneotion with the
line in this Valley was discussed.
This plan was suggested at the time
the Burns delegation was before the
state highway commission in May but
1t was considered more or less Wild
dream at that time, although the
commission stated it looked upon
such an arrangement as possible, The
proposition tcam5 from the Bend del
egatlon and sintS that time the Bend
people have urged II and asked the
club at this place'to give IL consider
alton, o'' Z
tpon the recent visit of represenSz
ativess' from tiiis city to the biAWet,'
yentloH III Yellowstone PaIlSxyyksINH,
they 'mst sidnsy' vincents NN2a%
'ls,'i1 ~ H'r. - xSrW1 Z
apr (continusa"on ta& \. q,
ii i',tAl - Sc owH 4 n, NJ
~ 'hHN -,',oo ~" 4 A%&<V
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
BIOLOGIST IN CHARGE OF
RODENT CONTROL HERE
Will Assist in Exterminating
Pests.
SUMMER POISONING WILL Be TRIED
Government Man Coming 10 Direct Work;
Revolving Fund for Purchase Of
Poison Needed.

Ira N. Gabriclson, in chagss of the
rodent control work OF lbis vite for
the U. $. Biological Servey. spent a
few days In this cNhsy- during this
week He was accompanied by his
wife and little daughter. also Everett.
Horn. one OF his assistants.
Mr.. Gabrielson was here 10 confer
with the county court and also 10
meet with the people and make n
personal survey OF the rabbit and
sage rat situation. lie met with en-
couraging cooperation with all whom
he discussed the subject and as a re-
suit ho IL going TO send one OF his
assistants in at once TO do some ex-
perimentai work along the line OF
poisoning rabbits.
Poisoning Campaign Started
Mr.. Gabriels0n stated that In some
instances they have had excellent
success In poisoning. rabbits during
the summer months but az yet Il has
not proven conclusivcly that n IL
practicable. However. the only way
TO ascertain this is TO keep trying un-
I'll u is shown what results may be
safely counted upon. During the
winter months the Biological Survey
viii conduct campaign OF poisoning
rabbits In this county and the men in
charge are confident OF success as IL
has been tried out and demonstrated
that the pests may be- destroyed Ia
great numbers In this manner.
The government men will be- hero
on their own expense. the county and
people will have To cooperate with
them and make the campaign count.
II IL suggested that the county make
AN appropriation for n revolving fund
with which 10 keep "A supply of poison
on hand. selling II at actual cost to
those making application and thus
turnirR the money In for more poison.
Mr.. Gabrielson expects to have a man
here for as long a period as the oc-
carion warrants and he will be at
the disposal OF the people.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16
Ven Association Born

." apparent general misunder-
"u'Ds as 20 The real purpose OF the
'Hng resuHeil IN a rpirited contest
''i"meniary law. rules and prac-
"'' "esa Montana and WyO-
e.. aelesa'as but finally brought
Ill.,, 'ne olrth Of the NAtiral Parks
|co~'' ~s association withsGuE, ,Holm's
bs wyoming as Presidtsaj Geo.
'''"sey Of Helena, Montana Vice
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16

tcontinued on page ~
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16

The Tirncs-IIerald In an old
established friend Of the people
of Harvey County where u has
been a weekly visitor for thirty
years. It's job department n
equipped 10 serve yonr needs.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-16

,be Timcs-Hcrnld goes re.
L,I.rly to more homes In Har-
4, County than any other
I.,s,,pcr. II you wish "a
l.aeh the people use these col
INNS for your advertisement.
The Washington times., 1919-06-19

OLD POINT COMFORT. Va. June
19.-Return OF the railroads to pri-
vate operation and control now would
start a rise in prices the apex Of
which no man could truthfully pre-
dict" Robert W. Woolley, Interstate
Commerce Commissioner, declared
here today.
Woolley, speaking before the Vir-
ginia bankers convention. quoted
statements OF railroad executives that
higher freight rates would soon be
necessary as proof OF his statement
and pleaded for a continuation of
Federal control for at least five
years.
Theodore Cuyler. testifying for
the railroad executives before the
Senate Committee on Interstate Com
merce, and Daniel willard. president
OF the Baltimore and Ohio, quoted at
Boston recently have stated that i'm
mediately upon the resumption OF pri-
vate operation the carriers would
have to ask for higher freight rates"
Woolley said.
May BE 80 Per Cent.
"The measure Of this increas was
not indicated. Some traffic men have
expressed the view informally that 1t
may have to be as much a. 80 per
cent 1 am sure I don't know the
degree or kind OF increase to be
asked, but in view OF the fact that
in the present period Of readjustment
there is a condition Of vanishing traf-
fic. resulting from natural causes and
easily explained. which would obtain
no matter what earthly mortal was
directing the railroads, the Interstate
Commerce Commission. after due
showing Of loss easily made by the
carriers, would have TO grant a rea-
sOnable advance in rates.
This advance would be reflected
about fourfold-that is the usual ra-
tio-in the finished product. Then
the consumers, in shape OF labor
would complain that the purchasing
power OF the dollar having been fur
Their reduced, he cannot longer live
on the wages he is receiving Enter
in due time more strikes; then an in
crease in raw material because OF the
higher cost OF labor. and 10! we are
back again to the railroads"
"MOuntInE Triangle.
II this mounting triangle" is be-
gun, Woolley predicted. we will soon
be unable to compete beyond our own
shores.
WooIley praised Great Britain for
buying raw materials and selling
them to her manufacturers for cost
or less" and declared that on the
The Washington times., 1919-06-19
FRANK M. JOHNSON TO
GET DIPLOMA MONDAY

Frank NJ. Johnson. son of H. NJ.
johnson, supervisor of the city pub
lie schools, 1443 Fairmont street north
west, will receive his degree of bach
elor OF arts next Monday at the COM
mencement exercises of Wesleyan
University, Middletown. Conn.
Johnson left his studies to enlist IN
the Naval Aviation Corps on May Is,
1917, and was a junior grade lieu
tenant at Norfolk, Va. when he was
discharged from the service. He has
been active in athletics, and is a
member of a number Of school socie-
ties.
The Washington times., 1919-06-19
MILTON ALLIES TO
HANDLE VOTEFUND

Milton z. Allies, vice president of
the Riggs National Bank, has been
elected treasurer of the National
Press Committee for District of Co.
lUmbia Suffrage.
Mr.. Allies will take an active part
in raising the $4,000 publicity fund,
planned by Col. Winfield Jones to
carry on a nationwide propaganda
through the newspapers of the coun-
try to advertise Washington's vote
less condition.
Louis S. Gottlieb, who has been act
ing as treasurer, has been elected ex-
ecutive secretary and will have active
charge Of the campaign and of the
Office work of the committee He is
serving without compensation.
George Garner, secretary OF the
committee, was recently made private
The Washington times., 1919-06-19
OFFICERS CLUB
ELECTS NEW HEADS

Officers were elected at a specially
called meeting OF the Officers Club OF
Washington. with a home at Dupont
circle. last night, to MI vacancies
caused BY changes Of post Of the pre-
siding officials and service resigna-
tions. The club is now getting down
to its pre-war basis. Moving pictures
will be shown at the clubhouse on
Friday evening. and a lawn fete will
be given on Saturday evening.
Lieut.. Col. George c. Johbston. U.
s. A., was elected president Of the
club. Other officers are: Lieut. Col
Charles L. Frailey. u. s. A. frst vice
president: Lieut.. Comdr. j. A. Scho-
field, L. s. N, second vice president;
Capt A. o. Van Suetendsel, u. s., A..
treasurer, and Capt. T. H. Messer. U.
s. A, secretary.
, The board OF governors comprises
these officers: Admiral Charles ".
Dyson. u. s. N: Lieut.. Comdr. Louis
P. Clephane, u. s. N: Col Julius A.
Penn. U. S. A; Major Guy Withers,
U 8. A: Capt. l. B. Schultz, U. s. A:
Lieut.. Z. ]. Neary. U. S. N: Lieut.. H.
A. Fish, L. 8. A; Lieut.. Lewis H. Leh-
man, U. s. A; Lieut.. Col @. r. Solo
mon. u. s. A. and Lieut. r. H. Stearns,
U. s. n.
The Washington times., 1919-06-19
HEAD OF IRISH FRIENDS
C0MMENDS U. S. SENATE

The action OF the United States
Senate in urging upon the American
peace delegates to Paris to use their
good offices in securing a hearing
for the Irish delegates is a splendid
disqualification of the spirit that
ought to animate the entire American
republic" John J. Splain, national vice
president OF the Friends OF Irish
Freedom, telegraphed to local head
quarters today from New Haven,
Conn.
Mr.. Splain's telegram said that. re-
gardless of the outcome Of the action
Of Congress. the American people as
a whole favor Irish independence.
The Washington times., 1919-06-19

House today by Congressman Fig
gerald of Boston.
Fitzgerald urged that all cities buy
allotments of the food, particularly
meat, and sell 1t back to the people
at cost He also wired the mayor OF
Boston that in case the city refused
to act, he would be one of a numoc
of citizens to buy the meat for Bos.
ton and put 1t on sale. He urged
other members of Congress to press
these plans in their districts.
Thrift II progress. Keep on
climbing with w. 8. =.
The Washington times., 1919-06-19

secretary to Senator Edge of New
Jersey, but at the request OF the COM
mittee will reamin with them on &C
count of his large newspaper expert
ence.
All Washingtonians who desire to
support the work Of the committee
are asked to send their check TO Mr.
Allies, either at the Riggs National
Bank or at the committee Offices, 1O1
District National Bank building.
The Washington times., 1919-06-19
Return of Railroads
Would Crush the Poor,
|. c. c. Member Saws

same principle this country should re-
tain railroad control and take care OF
deflcits out OF the Federal treasury.
The advances in freight rates have
not been as great as advances in
other products, Woolley maintained,
and concluded that he was not at
variance with the President in advo-
eating a continuation Of Federal con-
troll, pointing out that the President
had. through both Directors McAdoo
and Hines, asked for such action.