Arizona republican., 1920-10-05
GAMBLING PROVES EXPENSIVE SPORT

MESA. oct 4-Gambling proved to be anything but a lucrative pastime for six Mexicans Monday morning upon their appearance fin the Mesa po- Ice court. for between them they paid teeo in fines as punishment for in- dulgence in gambling games In which they were detected late Saturday night ry the Mesa county and city officers. The offenders were arrested in Verde Vista as they were peacefully gath cred about a card table with all of tho implements Of the game before them, and while protesting their innocence at the time they all pleaded guilty upon their appearance in court Monday morning
 Bon Moreno. alleged banker of the game had the necessary herewithal to rsy his $50 fine. while the others of the crowd. by borrowing here and there among their friends tn and out of jail. succeedcd iu raising the required amounts and secured their liberty. Mcnosc was fined t75 on the additional charge of having a gun on him and Jose Hernandez was given the same medicine for carrying a eight-inch bowie knife. Alvarez and Nuevalez were fined Sas each while Braccamente cot off with ti0. The seventh member
 fhe party who was arrested Sunday rrcved hts innocence and was released
 Revival Services Continue
 Revival services at the Baptist church are continuing in interest and the service on Sunday evening at tracted the largest congregation yet. Every available seat In tho church was fnled. The Rev. George McNeely. who is conducting the services. delivered nn impressive sermon on the theme The World of the Ungodly." Services win continue at the church each night through this week Special music is given at each meeting.
 W. C. T. U. Session "Wednesday
 The Mesa w. C. IT. U. will hold its first meeting of the fall on Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock at the home Of Mrs. S ID. Wilbur on North Mac Donald street. Business of importance is to be cared for and the executive head urges the presence of all mem bers.
 Republican Women Meet
 The Mesa Republican Woman's league win hold it's weekly meeting Wednesday afternoon at o'clock on the plaza at the city han. Speakers from Phoenix are to be present and a on-partisan discussion of the issues cf the present campaign will be dis cussed. Tea win be served at the close of the meeting.
 Another Queen Nominated
 Last Go be nominated and first tc jump Into the lead in the race for queen of the cotton carnival was Mrs k'annie Dana. whose nomination was received at the commercial club Mon- day. Vote coupons accompanied her nomination blank. More than a score arc now in the race for queen of the carnival and lively match is expected to develop shortly. Balioting stations were placed in an of the bushes: houses Monday and the contest is nov on in earnest.
 W. O. w. and Circle Celebrate
 Plans for joint meeting of tn woodmen of the World and woodmai circle are being laid. to be held oi Thursday night of this week in tn Knights Of Pythias hall. The even win mark the opening of the fall an winter work and the committees i charge arc preparing an elaborate pro gram of entertainment for the evening Dinner win be served to the guests.
 Want Mesa Consignment Office
 Plans for a local agency for the Ari nona- Egyptian Cotton Growers asso citation of Phoenix in order that loc' growers may join fin the consignmer of cotton plan and secure the 40 ceni
 
 in Mesa Monday. w. H. Morgan. sec retary of the association. spent tf forenoon in town in conference wit local growers and the two banks an an effort will be made to have tl consignment details locally handle through one of the banks. A car an a half of cotton taken by the ass, ciation on consignment is in the loc yards now awaiting shipment ar much more would be secured it is sai f a local agency of the concern we established.
 Home For Winter Mr and Mrs E. Ruse returned to q valley Sunday morning following the residence through the warm season Long Beach and are located on the fAlm two miles west of Mesa with the Slaughter. Mrs. J. C. Keebler al family.
 Hunters at Home
 After five days spent fin the mou tains above Payson and Pleasant va ley a quartet of Mesa hunters return home Monday afternoon. In the par were Iafe LcBaron. D. W. Hibbe Jack Snyder and Emmet Thurms Since no deer were brought home th profess that they didn't go after dc but spent most of their time on ( traii Of a bear which proved equa elusive.
 Staff Session Tonight
 The staff of the Mesa post of { American legion will hold a meeti Tuesday evening in the office of [ post commander.