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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

with the signing OF the peace treaty, two
hgures long in the public eye will relinquish
their places in the spotlight, one TO 20 down
IN history as one OF the most brilliant states
men OF all time, the other to sink into OBJ
security. One is Clemenceau, Tiger of
france VINO with steady, forceful hand has
piloted his country through years of storm
aud brought il safely and victoriouslv into
port. The other is Ebert President of the
makeshift German republic. who quits in de-
feat and humiliation, probably to be heard
Of no more.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1919.

Zone comfort for the American railways is
that, after ALL they not losing money much
faster than the road in Siberia, which swal-
lowed 100000 of the Presidents war
emergency fund and never fattened an ounce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

unaer the american form OF government.
class legislation is supposed TO be tahoe hn,
in effect that is what the House Judic,arv
Committee proposes TO enact in its prohibition
enforcement bill. AS the measure is draf,ed
1T permits the unlimited storage OF alcoholic
beverages for private use. This means thai
the wealthy class can stock up for the DIV
days to come, and, in the knowledge that
their cellars are filed, the specter OF thirst
Will not haunt their waking hours But the
citizen OF average means and the workingman
WHO lives from day to day must be deprived
OF his favorite drinks from the day prohibi.
ton becomes effective. His slender means
R!H not permit him TO provide against future
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

the Mexican government hay announced
!hat II considers the recent crossing OF the
norder by American troops at Juarez q closed
ihcioent. Secretly it rejoices that the Crosse
ing was MADE as in all probability 1t pre-
vented me defending forces from losing
Juarez TO Villas rebels
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

wave of suicide is predicted tor Germany
loiio"ins the signing OF the peace treaty.
'oeit-destruction ever was the refuge OF de-
fested towards and bullics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

Man can be constant to only three things a,
a time, two of which are, himself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

De man dat got he mind on he own trouble
said Charcoal Eph, in mood ain got too much
time 70 buttin' in on he neshbor. Try pickle
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27
Discord.

Discord
me fleacher-s-s-s-t-t S-s-s-s-s up
there. Why don't you start the anthem
The Leader--We can't. It's in A-fat and
Deacon Smith is oyer there in the Amen corner
snoring in G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

hate mser. pity a profiigate aud envy a
thrifty man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27
Queries.

S-Just what is meant, please. bv Charity
Balls? .,.Nrs
Dear Aggie-You make EN- from the left
over meat OF yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-27

The Test.
Yes. sir" oaid the Safe Man eve MT =, ,.our
vault now, and to prove that it 10 secure wa ira
going to give it the most severe test known
10 mechanical research"
What is it?' asked the Bank President
Tonight sir" said the Safe Man I'VE vii,
place ten pounds Of sirloin, bushel of no., atoe.
20 loaves of bread and so pounds of butter in
that vault and advertise that any man can
have 1t all who can burgle the safe"
Qualified.
My son is born poet-a positive genius
Hun! NO, he hasn't written any poety but
It. mes failed at everything else. hasn't he?"
sure: but that doesn't make him a po.t
That makes him Reformer"
Smith what are you going to do with YOUR
oldest daughter: She's nigh onto forty. amt
'Forty-two, Jones: and don't know. unless T
present her to the archaeological department, OF
the Institute of Scientific Research,
Addenda.
In our recent list of food substitutes We omit
tea 70 mention that cast-of shoe laces NAV he
utilized in salads.
We have our doubts about the proprtctv OF =
woman acting balyhoo for her husbs nd G
virtues in public, and trimming him for h,rd :
aheled piker in private.
Goldsnth Said;
Man wants but little here below. nor wants
that little long"
Which L contend IS well enourb e~o.,,, =,
is wrong; "
For I've observed these modern dave
wants an awful lot
All he can earn. all he can save and ,rh,. ~,
neighbours got.
And when he gets as much as he can neatly
tote away
he likes TO keep the last blamed cent for
some far rainy day,
AND If he could transport the stuff that be.d
contrived to save, ~
do not doubt the least he'd try to take g -
his grave. - W
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
-:BOXING:-


oNDuN, Eng Feb. 2S-In a %
Il round boxing contest at the HoI-
bora stadium last night Bombardier
Wells the British heavyweight cham
rion. was knocked out in the fifth
round by w O. ". Beckett, Of South
ampuou- The winner viii fight
Frank Goddard FOR the honor Of meet
ilE the Frecnh heavyweight cham
l'iou. Georges Carpenter. The French
man witnessed the contest last night
beckett fought for the air service
1u The recent Albert Han tournament
where he defeated the American, Joe
Cox
Last nights contest was tense and
cEc.rnE. IL soon became apparent.
however, that Wells was suffering
from nerves He went 10 the floor
repeatedly. set he fought with great
>El-- and bad things his own way in
the second and fourth rounds. New
-rt1eless, he was counted out in the
fifth.
Des Monies. Ia. Feb. 2s.-Though
clearly outouEht and outpOinted
trom the start. Johnny Noye, st. Paul
ll-1rw eight, gained a decision over
Soll5- hurns. Of Des Moines last night
on 11ul in the eighth round Of their
scheduled 10 round bout Newspa-
rer critics generally gave Burns eT-
cry round I'D 20 the eighth
LoWell. Mass. Feb. 2S.-A. L Shu-
hertz Of view Bedford. and Billy De-
Toe or 81 Paul. Mimi. fought Il fast
rounds TO a draw here last night
scranton, Pa. Feb 2S.-Mike Glib
hous. of ST Paul. won over Billy Kra-
1rer. o. Milwaukee, in three rounds
here last night The deferee stopped
me bout with Kramer staggering
around the ring helpless.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
j. Of c. LOSES
TWO BEST MEN
discharge of Lloyd and
Gildersleeve Heavy Blow
To University.

san Francisco, Cal. Feb @S.-Track
and field prospects OF the University
Of California received a severe set
back with the departure OF Lloyd,
star two miller, and Gildersleeve,
weight thrower. both Of whom were
figured on as sure first position men
in competition. The loss OF 10 points
is considered a handicap which it Will
be difficult 20 make up.
Lloyd was an ensign in the naval
reserves during the war and had re-
Gently been discharged. On the
strength OF his record. however. he
was selected by the shipping board to
take a course at the University Of
Georgia.
The arrival OF Charles Miller. a
former Ohio State university athlete
who is said TO have a record Of 40
seconds in the 40 yard dash. has
failed TO add any cheer 10 the situa-
ton for the reason that he viii be
unable TO compete for another year.
as provided by the athletic regula-
tons covering the case OF an athlete
who transfers from one college to
another.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
SETS
SEASON RECORD
Crack Shot Tells How H
Was Enabled To Become
Great Shooter.

The longest run OF the 1913 trap
shooting season was made by Harry
g. Loreuson. Of Newman. Cal
He broke 3G5 targets in succession
90 "a shoot I'D Los Angeles once only
las Che feat been bettered.
s1arrsuen IN general are always IN
te-est-d ia those who do things ex-
-e1tioually vel. so we asked Loren
son to tell US something about his
Success and how 10 was achieved
lire is his reply-
There are just three reasons Tor
uT success-and they are By no means
me first one IS that I have not
changed my gun L1OQth part Of an
-ncl since ] started 10 shot IL we'll
have made some satisfactory scores;
also some poor ones. but / never blame
laE misses on the gun
The second is that 7 always use
ms sirele-barrel trapgun in the field
ana marshes Consequently, ] never
have occasion 90 hold any other gun
lu ur hands. The result is IL seems
to III just right every time IL goes
o. mr shoulder ] was told By other
lr- nut stuck 90 ir. although I viii
admit e. was hard 10 do after having
flor a pump gun
Av third reason is perfect concen-
lFatiQ-l- When at the traps I
never can tell. without looking at the
bulletin board after finishing an
event. what any other shooter in my
squad has done. even IL my real COM
neliror happens 20 be a squad-mate.
-lE mind always is centred on what
] am ooluE-anl 7 never lose targets
worrying about the other fellow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

New Yo-k. Feb 2T.-Fred Fulton.
alleged fighter. who recently declared
that he la! agreed TO fake his bout
with Jack Dempsey at Harrison, y
j.. last summer and then was double
crossed is uying 10 eXtricate him
self from the IfCss- Having been IN
mercifu.iy canned and discredited by
fight critics all over the country.
FLltcn now is Preparing an alibi- He
is going to pass the buck" The
faint hearted Dlasterer is about 10
tell the sporting world that certin
persons in san Francisco. who want
ed 10 queer Dempsey out Of the match
with willard. made him stand for the
story OF the frame up" and the
double cross" Fulton. according TO
the latest information from the coast
is eager TO repudiate his charges. 50
that he will be restored to good stand
ing and can get a match with the win
.ner OF the Wllard-Dempsey affair.
Fine business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
Packard Aviation Motor Drives Car 149

Daytona Beach, Fla, February 18th
When Ralph De Palma left Daytona Beach
this evening he carried with him the distinc-
ton of having broken every official worlds
record on the straightaway with his new
racing car equipped with the Packard AOia-
ton Motor
In five days racing, beginning February
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
MORE ARour ALEXANpER.

Al Orth. now doing Y. II. c. A. work
n the army abroad, writes president
John Heydler Of the National league
that the information he gets Is that
the artillery regiment with which
Grover Alexander and other players
are connected will be home before the
baseball season opens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
RALPH SLPPERLY ONE OF FEW.
BASEBALL STARS TO BE ACTOR.

DASEBALL players have not been
u particularly successful on the
stage. Mike Donlin. Eube Vanguard
and one or two others have got as
far as the varieties. but no further.
The legitimate stage has been as un-
attainable. it seems. as the pot OF %
carat metal az the end Of the rainbow.
The inevitable exception TO this rule
and Of course there is an exception
to everything-is the case OF Ralph
Sipperly. who scores as n movie de-
tective in "A Prince There Was"
George NJ Cohan's new comedy at the
George u. Conan theater And bits OF
Slippery's career are as interesting as
the cinema actor he portrays on the
stage.
spike stopped Him.
In his earlier days Mr. slippery had
designs TO break into the big leagues,
overthrow Larry Lajoie as batting
champion and be known as the great
est first baseman Of all time. Frank
Chance and Harry Davis not excepted.
In attempting 10 carry out his ambi-
lions he grew acquainted with almost
IS many towns playing the tank cir
cult. and finally rose 10 the bour-
Eeoisie Of baseball society through
being signed by the Elmira aud Bing-
hamton teams Of the old New York
State league. Thence to the East Liv-
erpool team Of the P. o. VI. league and
that was ALL A bad slash on the head
with a perfectly good spike ended his
baseball career.
To south America.
-Four years spent. like Tagore. in
meditation brought the decision that
the stage Of America would be made
safer and surer for immortality were
Slippery TO devote his tactics 90 it.
This decision was no sooner reached
than acted upon with the result
that our fair young hero started in
musical comedy stock. the name and
location OF the company remaining
secret. even from his nearest friends.
A long and weary five years with this
endeavor drove him TO South America
with a reptile company. proutless
enga cement OF two years.
He came back and went with
Willie Collier in ~NOthinE But
The TRUTH and was picked by
George VI. Conan for the role OF
shorty for "A Prince There Was"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

Portland ore. FEB. 16-- Pitcher
Eed Oldham. who was with san
E-rarclsco and Detroit before he
Joined the army viii be z member
Of rhe Portland Pacific Coast league
team this year. according 10 word
received yesterday by manager wal
ter EcCrelie. Of Portland Oldham
has been mustered ont Of the army
He would be sold 10 Portland, the
message said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
MOTHER REMEDY FoR scHuPP.

Manager John 1IcGraw got nothing
encouraging as TO the state OF Ferd
Schupp's arm. A winters rest did
not seem to DO it any good. McGraw
told Schupp to go TO some health re-
sort at an early date and see II drink
ing water wouldn't take the rheuma-
tism out OF It.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
NEW blood FOR BOSTON

The result o. the first conference
between president Grant and his lieu
tenants with the Boston Braves was
The asking Of waivers on ten players.
President Grant stated he meant TO
clean OUT a lot OF deadWo0d and pre-
sent the Boston fans with a set OF new
faces Names % players on whom
waivers were asked were not given
OUT hut &C. was stated that several Of
the old players are on the list
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

New York. Feb. 2s-A movement
in favor Of extending the 1f0 game
schedule in the National and Ameri-
can leagues 10 the old length Of l5f
games was started here yesterday by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
when that piece was put in re-
heurxni.

hearSni.
In all his rambles Mr.. Slippery has
naturally been able to gather infOr-
nation Of the lower and more pictur-
esuue characters that add color to real
life as well as the stage. he has OBJ
served that rara avis, the low brow.
in his natural haunts- with a result
that is extremely pleasing to those
who crowd the Conan theater at every
performance. Sipperly's naive sophis-
tication is. after all. a reflection on
New Workers Of every stratum And
people like sOee their own virtues on
the stage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

Return 90 the double umpire system
lu the Pacific Coast league means
jobs again for several capable arbi-
traitors who laid idle last year wait
lu- and hoping that the league would
see i-s error and return 10 the double
system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

a PRISONER escaped from the Tick
n vile Jail Tuesday night, and his
whereabouts are still unknown to the
law. To prevent any more escapes the
jailer has decided to put up notice 10
the effect that hereafter there viii
positively be no admittanoe except
from the outside.
Sim Flinders has discovered that no
body's fuel costs them anything, as
they save enough during the hot
months to run them all winter.
Last Fridays Tickville Tidings
came out on Thursday. And thus the
Willy editor is again caught deeeiving
the public.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
BASEBALL TOURNEY

AT BIZ NEAEhEAAA 8
, Havana plans big celebration .
= next winter Of the 400th ami I.
= versary Of the settlement Of the Z
= city and a baseball tournament =
= is 10 be one OF the features y :
. representative Of the Cuban Z
y government is now in the =
y States making arrangements =
y and announces that he hopes 10 q
. have Frank Bancroft OF Cincin- z
= natl in charge OF the baseball Z
. end OF the celebration He =
y wants an American and a Ma q
y tional league team TO play dur Z.
, ing the month Of December =
, The celebration proper viii eX- .
, tend over three months.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
MORE WAYS THAN ONE
TO GET EARLY TRAINING

The pitchers Of the Chicago Cubs.
or at least some OF them. are going
TO beat the barrier and start train
ing in advance OF the time limit of
the National league It Is announced
from Chicago that several pitchers
viii 90 to West Baden or Hot Springs
early In March, at their own expense,
10 get ready for the regular train
ing trip to California President
Manager Mitchell SAYS the players are
doing this on their own initiative and
that he knows nothing OF il except
what he has heard
Vote for Jas. c. White for City
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28
SPENCER STILL IN DEr1AND.

Both san Francisco and salt Lake
want catcher Ed Spencer. just re-
leased by Detroit Hack" may have
gone wrong with the Tigers last sea-
son. but he IS still considered a bear
in the Coast league.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

18th, he has broken records for mile, 2
miles, 3 miles, 4 miles, S miles, 10 miles, IS
miles and 20 rniles-hanging up the startling
figure Of 24.OZ seconds to the mile, at the
rate Of 1872 miles per hour,
The Packard Aviation Motor now holds
all records on straightaway and circular tracks
for all distances from "A mile to GIG miles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

We are ready for the 1873 Base Ball
season with the most complete stock
ever shown iu the Southwest
Eht-Ditsou. Victor and Cold
smith Bros lines are what we base
our claim on as TO selling the best
Ease Ban goods sold ia America
We carry the louisville Singer
Eats
Special terms 10 Military OrEaniZa-
t5,us and Base Ball Teams.
Ecidmnu's-308 san Antonio Street.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

lessons of De Palma's racing car
in practical way to the Packard
Passenger Car and Motor Truck
Lessons of engine design, of
car design, of truck design, of bal
ance, of the application of power,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

The motor truck equipment of
America as it stands could deliver
50 per cent more TRANSFORMATION
than it is giving today.
The Packard Company saws
this because it has developed the
method, and put it into effect
with nearly two thousand Pack
ard Trucks the country over.
1t has seen the methods work
out. 1t has seen the cost figures
go DOM month BY month. 1t
knows that the principles and
methods are right.
The methods apply to any
make of truck.
> .
The man who has a transportation
problem to solve cannot do better than
discuss it with the Freight TranspOrta.
ton Department of his local Packard
Branch or Packard Dealer.
No Charge. tits not even necessary
that he be a Packard owner OF driver.
The object is Service rather than
immediate sales.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

WHAT gives even greater in
" tereSt to this achievement is
the fact that many of the earlier
records were long held by the
German-made Blitzen-Benz car.
1t seems peculiarly fitting that
this new De Palma>Packard rec
ord, which breaks the last hold of
the Germans on transportation
records, should be achieved by
the Packard Aviation Engine
the engine which was the fore,
runner of the Liberty Motor that
broke the German supremacy in
the air.
The real significance of De
Palma's Packard achievement IS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

Vote for Jas. c. white for City
Assessor and CoI1ector.-Political Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

Vote for Jas C.. White for City
= rseszor and Political Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

A Ky MoOIS an her husband git
n along Jest fine He travels all tn
time an she lives with her mother.
Their hain't uothin' as cheap as a good
doctor.
Copgr-sht National ssews2a7sr sezTlos
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

the Packard engineering principles
that made it possible.
No one knows better than the
Packard Company what can be
accomplished by intensive study
with any problem Of transporta-
ton = whether Of passengers or
freight, by motor carriage, by
truck, by airplane, on land or in
the air.
Think of the positive force ex-
erted by this specialized Packard
personnel of $4,000 working
intensively on transportation
problems!
Think what is already being
done - and what more can be
done in the future-to apply the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-28

: Getting the EgOrB OFT Of the
car!
This country needs-mnSf
get-the fullest possible re.
suits from every ounce Of its
transportation power,
There is nc immediate
nope railroad betterment.
Motor fTGnSbOTfGficN-
whether passenger or freight
is the one great resource.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-28

Swimming is not only an enjoy
able recreation. but It Is an art that
everyone should learn, Fear OF tho
water when suddenly plunged into
It, is the cause OF many a preventabie
death, Our own Rogue river is
proving of great value In the oppor-
tunitles Il gives OF learning to swim,
and II is a healthy sign that so many
people are availing themselves OF T..
The swimming tournament TO be
held on Friday evening deserves our
heartlest support. and the bathhouse
committee is to be commended for
inangurating what we trust will be
an annual event.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-28
SENATOR BORAH AND THE
LEAGUE

Il am opposed to this covenant
because | believe that it will not
promote peace, but breed war; l am
opposed to it because it takes from
the American people and the citi-
zens of our government the most
cherished heritage-that of govern
ing our own business without the
interference of any other people or
government.
Il have been, and am now ready
TO vote for treaty OF peace; | have
been ready to do so for many
months.
IF the proposed constitution for
a league of nations contains the mer-
its claimed by its friends. why are
they so afraid to have il decided up-
on its own merits? If it contains
only portion that its sponsors
claim for it, it is sure to prevail
because the American people have
always stood for Justice and fair
play to all the nations of the earth. 81
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-28
BLINiPS FOR COMFORT

One noticeable feature of the re-
cent ocean flight of the big dirigible
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-28
RESERVATIONS ARE ADV COATED

Continued from page ~
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-28

deemed to be purely American ques-
tions to the league of nations or any
OF its agencies. and that the United
States OF America may oppose and
prevent any acquisition by any non
American power by conquest, pur-
chase or in any other manner OF any
territory. in possession or control in
the western hemisphere.
Fourth: The meaning OF Article
X OF the covenant OF the league of
nations Is that the members OF the
league are not under any obligation
to act in pursuance Of said article
except as they may decide to act up
on the advice OF the council OF the
league. The United States OF Amer
lea assumes no obligation under said
article to undertake any military ex-
pedItion. or to employ its armed
forces on land or sea, unless such
action Is authorized by the congress
OF the United States OF America,
which has exclusive authority 10 de-
clare war or to determine for the
United States Of America whether
there Is any obligation on Its part
under said article and the means or
action by which any such obligation
shall be fulfilled.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-28

similar steadiness, and the passen-
ger making his first trip Is apt to
sutfer considerable distress. Hut II
one can step into the blimp and glide
away as serenely rs he does ON fast
train on good track. why there Is
nothing TO It at all, Rllmping viii
become one OF the most popular
modes of transit from now on.