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Prices Irregular on Paris Bours.

Paris Aug. 6.-Prices were irregular
on the Bourse today. Three per cent
rentes were quoted at 56f CSC exchange
on London, 5cf 1Shc; 6 per cent loan.
87f 50c The dollar was quoted a,
l3f 9Oc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-06
AdrlatIe Brings Two Million Gold

New York. Aug. 6.--The steamship
Adriatic arrived here today from
southampton and cherboure with gold
bullion valued at f4ol,go sterling.
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BAR SILVER

Domestic bar silver was unchanged in
New York today at 991sc; foreign up |
cent at 05l2c. In London, the price was
I'D higher, ut $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
Western League
Closes Sept. 10

Omaha. Neb., July 20.-The West
ern league viii not extend its 1920
season by adding IA more games to
the present schedule
This decision was made by presi-
dent A. r. Tearney to whom the
proposition was put by the leagues
club owners assembled here Monday
to consider the advisabiiity Of closing
the season October /, instead OF Sep
TENDER 19. President Tearney took
the position that II was too late in
the season to make any changes
Any decision that the club owners
as individuals prosecute proprietors
OF Independent organizations which
they causs Of inducing league players
TO leave their teams by offering them
higher salaries. was reached
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
American Tennis
Stars Are VictorS

wimbledon. Eng, July 20--The
Americans made a clean sweep in the
Davis cup tennis contests. william
NJ. Johnston and William 7. Tilden
had already won their right to chal-
lengs the Australians for the trophy
and the championship BY winning
three Of the series OF five, including
the doubles Saturday. Monday, John
ston defeated Major Kingscote OF the
English team. while Tflden disposed
OF Parke, the other English expert.
In these contests. Johnston and Til
den have come right through the
French and English series without
the loss OF a match Their play is
described by British experts as the
most brilliant ever seen in this coun-
Try.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
Ex-Chan7p O'Dowd
Claims Old Title

Milwaukee. Wis. July 20.-1rfl-s
O'DoWd. former champion middle
weight, who IS out west just now. Is
claiming so newspaper reports say.
that Johnny Wilson did not make the
middlekeiEht limit for the fight a.
Boston in which he (C'DoWd) lost his
title The claim IS made that Wilson
weighed 163 and Nike 154- II that is
true Wilson would have no claim to
the title. as the limit. established by
the Navy and Army board and ap-
proved by most state commissions. is
at 3, the same as foreign weights
However. 1t IS late 10 make such a
claim. as a protest should have been
made at the time OF the match and
before the men entered the ring The
fact that Nike made no protest against
it at the time leads 70 the belief that
Wilson did make the required pound
age. otherwise he would have no
right TO make a claim 10 the cham
pionship. It IS up to O'DoWd TO give
the correct weights and conditions q
the match
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
BORDER feather
TITLE CHANGES
Ft. Worth Star Wins Every
Round Of Scrappy Con-
test; Veteran Game.

The featherwelght title Of the bord-
CT ably held and defended for two
years BY KID Payo, passed into the
hands OF rugged hard hitting
youngster from a grand old veteran
Monday night At the Fort Bliss punch
bowl when Dick Griffin decislyely de-
feated Kid Pas n & 10 round contest
Ex-Champion Fought Hard
So substantial was Griffin's margin
at the end OF the bout that II was but
a matter OF ceremony for referee
Jack Mcdonald TO hoist the hand OF
Griffin to the sky. But in the simple
performance OF his duty the referee
sigualized the ending OF q story in
which tf1s dogEedness OF the veteran
upheld by his superb fighting spirit
enabled him 70 battle back for ten
sessions against a younger, faster and
cleverer man and the contest will go
down IN FL Paso district history as
one Of the most bitterly contested II
not evenly matched OF all the glove
contests held IN the big arena
Griffin's left hand pushed into
every opening made the final issue
Of the contest apparent in the very
first. round with his s0uthpaW and
then varying his tactics used It as a
defensive measure against Payo's
right cross.
And Pnyo Was Game.
Payo's disposition to walk In
earned the aggressive FL Pasoan
many friends, but It also netted him
considerable punishment Had the
veteran needed the advice OF brother
Gene and stood back to allow Crit
fin q chance TO lead and come IN he
might have scored many blows
which he otherwise missed It was
simply the RaTO way OF mixing 70
walk in and give the fans run for
their money and the rugged hero Of
many hard fought ring engagements
IN the southwest elected TO stand up
and mix It instead Of covering up
and letting the southern feather
champ do All Of the work. His
gameness was further emphasized
when he attempted to slug with
Dick after the latter had sent him
back with telling blows.
Griffin had every round OF the
bout In the first Payo could have
possibly been given a draw when he
brought his right hand over with ef-
exchange over near the east side OF
the ring
Youth and strength-bur not
punching poWer-returned the east
Texan victor i1Athe contest, but in
summing up the battle there is Ger
tainfy a large wedge OF credit due
PaTo for his continual aggressive
ness and willingness to take a
chance in spite Of the punishment
handed out by the Fort Worth prod
uct- He was ready in the tenth for
a smuggling match as well as the first
and he was badly weakened IN the
three final rounds at that
Both little men stood up and boxed
STRAIGHT and there was little cover
ing ne Griffin's best round was the
eighth when he caught Pay0 a hard
right across as he was going away.
Re stepped in and sent the rugged
Kid 70 the ropes. but that was ss far
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
Belgium Ready For Olympic Jimmy Wilde VIII Not Retire
Antwerp Officials Praised English Champ Meets Herman

MHWAUKEE Wis. July 20.-Jim-
Wi my Wilde, the British flyweight
champion, has no thought Just
now OF giving up the fighting game.
Jimmy has arrived back IN London
and has nothing but praise for his
splendid treatment in the states
When asked about the report that he
intended to retire after his fight with
Pete Herman. American bantam
champion. next September, Jimmy
said there was no truth to It. The
fact IS his manager. Ted Lewis. was
his record registered 1000, but the
little flyWeight cannot see things
that way. and besides he has prac-
tically arranged for a return trip 10
America after his battle with Her
man, which viii be pleasing news 70
the boxing fans OF the states, for the
little fellow made big hit wherever
he appeared
Boxers IN London gave n show
recently for the benefit OF the
family OF the late Digger STAN
ley, former bantnmwelEht cham
plon. and Melted about $1,000.
stanley was one Of the best ban
tnmH turned ont In EnEinnd and
after losing the belt once won II
back again and had the honor OF
making IL a three time winner.
He was n very clever boxer and
held to the ring until 1919, hav-
ing been fighting over 20 yearu.
He was 81 years OF age
= =
The claim the English boxing crit
les made about Eal Moore's work IN
the ring when he spared Jimmy
Wilde was not given much credit al
the time, but recently the New York
critics have taken the same view
The New York World in commeurfur
on his fight with Joe Lynch said that
Pal should have been disqualified
for hitting with the open glove. They
gave Lynch the best Of II for the
same reason the English critics gave
Wilde the decision over him-that OF
hitting with the flat Of the hand IN
stead Of closing the glove. as the
rules call for.
George Papin, the French
lightweight, may hove gotten a
bad start when he bumped into
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
TOMMY CARTER
HAS BUSY CARD
Southwestern Lightweight
Champion to Meet Gro
Ier Here August 6.

Southwestern lightweight cham
plon Tommy Carter is back in town.
He is here 70 make final arrange
ments for his match with Ditch"
Crozier on August s at the punch
bowl arena and incidentally 10 start
training for several bouts which he
has in prospect in the near future
Tommy's first contest viii be at
Jerome, Ariz-. on July q He meets
Leo Houck there.
10 viii then 80 down to Phoenix
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
YANK STATESMAN
HAS 81 H0MERS
Knocks Ball Over Fence for
Two Circuit Drives When
Yanks Oppose Sox.

New York. July 20.-Babef Ruth,
the greatest natural hitter Of his
tory, Monday afternoon broke the
record for home runs when he
knocked two balls over the fence for
circuit trips, making him a total OF
81 for the season.
Ruth surpassed his own record OF
% home runs made last season while
a member OF the Boston Red Sox
team. The Battering Babe"
knocked his 30th home run of Twill
er Dick Kerr OF the White Sox. Il
landed into the right field bleachers
and came with one man on base
Ruth's second home run was made
IN the ninth inning and was also into
the right field stands
And He Made Another.
Ruth by his hard hitting has
broken practically every record for
individual run getting previously
hung uD IN the two major leagues.
He IS now OF the road to the batting
supremacy OF the American league n
the matter OF hits made for the num-
Der OF batsmen and his work OF Mon
day is expected TO enable him to
surpass the leaders
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
BASEBALL


TEXAS LEAGUE
At San Antonio. R. H 2
san Antonio go. 90 500 rs - /
Beaumont ...-....-. 600 900 100-1 : 8
Batteries: San Antonio. Kelly and CD
son. Beaumont. Schneider and Alexander
At Galveston. r. H 2.
Houston .--.-----.-. 900 900 600 1
Batteries; Galveston. Lee and O'Brien;
Houston, keck and Noys-
Dallas at wichita Falls, rain
Fort Worth at Shreveport. of day.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee, s: Columbus, 4.
Minneapolis. q Indianapolis. 70.
St Paul. 81 Louisville, 5.
Kansas City. s; Toledo, 4.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
St Joseph. 0; Tulsa. ;
Des Molnes, 3; Joplin. l.
Omaha, 0; Oidahoma City. 4
Sioux City. s. wichita, Il.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
New Orleans, q Atlanta. 3 90 inninss-)
Memphis. 4; Little Rock. 2.
Chattanooga, s. Nashville, L
Birmingham at Mobile. wet grounds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

Leo Houck. middlsweiEht battIer Of
Lancaster. Pa is al It again. Leo
donned his fighting toys the other
against Herman Miller. the Balti-
more strong boy. Miller never
backed an inch, but fought Houck
from rope TO rope and gave the fans
some real thrills during the 10 rounds
OF battling Leo proved a real old
warrior and demonstrated that a man
can fight at 80 II he takes care OF
himself
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

and box Chef Neff on July 80 and
after this contest viii start for FL
Paso in order TO be here several days
before his contest with Cr0zier. He
realizes that in Dutch" he IS meet
ing one OF the best men Of his weight
In the southwest and is anxious 70
take all contendars for the south
western belt or in the near future.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

Lew Tender At Jersey City but
two OF his pnrtners-Mnrcel
Denis and Andre BIazy-made
good In their first appearance ut
Syracuse, n. 7. Denis gave
Bushy Graham n fine trimming
and Hlazy handed MI. johnny l.
bcrts. the Rochester tough visit
or, n beating IN 10 rounds. That
should give the French boys
hope for the future.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
Heron Is Babe
Ruth OfLinkS

S Davidson Heron. national
amateur champion. is making
rapid strides towards another title
the title of Americas longest
driver He is getting greater dis
lance now than ever before, as
witness the following figures,
CLEANED while he was downing ].
b Crookston in the recent Ale
cheney club tournament.
Hole No. 1, length $50 yards,
drove 275 yards.
Hole No. 2. length 367 yards.
drove 900 yards.
Hole No 4. length 365 yards.
drove SIS yards.
Hole No 6. length 547 yards.
drove $50 yards.
Davy literally lays on 'em" on
the tee and generally the gallery
marvels as the ball speeds on and
on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

Cincinnati. o.. July 20.--Enock-
out" Mars Cincinnati lightweight,
was given the newspaper decision
over Babe" Picato. New Castle. Pa,
| in q 10 round bout Monday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

Bslgians have assured Kirby that the
charges. especially in the private
houses Of the citizens. will be nomi-
nal Living and weather conditions
are reported to be much the same as
in New York. although prices are
somewhat lower.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
Y WRESTLERS
GETTING READY
Mexican Athletes Enter
Tourney; Many Snappy
Matches Promised.

The boys from the Mexican branch
OF the Y. N c. A are entering into
the wrestling game with real enthu-
siasm- Without doubt they viii be
well represented IN every class in the
amateur wrestling championship TO
be &c held in the Central 7. II c A
gymnasium on Saturday night,
The Mexican boys viii hold an
inter 7. n c. A. tournament on Fri
day night OF this week and these
bouts will determine partly which
boys viii enter the championships.
C0rderO in Charge.
Robert Cordero, who has charge OF
the San Antonio street branch, has
had some real experience IN wres-
ting and Jiu Jitsu and the entries
that he viii make in the big tourna-
ment wiz be Of high class.
Rangel who grapples IN the ught-
weight class, viii be one Of his best
entries and the lad who puts this
Wriggler on his back Tor the 1S5
pound championship will be some
man Phil Stevens Is one Of the 10
cal boys who looks good IN this class
and II these two boys meet there viii
It is hoped that the Mexican
branch viii be able TO enter some
heavies and light heavies TO COM
pete against Wright and Vowel OF
the Central J.
The carpenter work on the big
ring IS finished for the finals and
needs but the addition OF ropes to
put it in cocmplete condition
as he got as to drop the border
champion was more OF a task than
he could accomplish Some OF Crit
fins friends assert that the little fel-
low did not let out and show his real
ability during the battle, but the fact
appointment He certainly made
big hit with FL Paso fandom BY his
cleanliness and pretty work and he
is a worthy successor 70 the gentle
manly Fayo but he Wanted hitting
power was lacking. Dick was set
for every blow he delivered as Payo
was coming in, but not once could
ne drop the game little southsider.
some Challenges Issued.
Gene Payo issued Challenge TO
Dick after the engagement and the
two boys may get together after the
gust s. Crozier was introduced from
the ring, but Carter was not able TO
be present due 20 the illness OF one
OF his friends Nike Vasquez, Al
Rogan and e host OF boys were IN
troduced from the ring and each re-
cefved a hand from the fans Babe
Cabeu hurled q def at KID Ross,
middleTeight champion OF the z4tn
infantry.
In the head liner.
Matchmaker Jimmy ErWin's usual
forethought IN providing substitute
material ready to go into the ring on
a moments notice saved the fans
from sitting and holding their hands
for an indefinite time due 70 the
failure Of Cyclone Briggs 10 show up
CContinued on Next PaEe.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20
STANDINGS


Where They Play wednesday.
Chicago AZ Boston.
St Louis AZ Washington
Cleveland at New York
Detroit At PHILADELPHIA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

At the Saturday primaries vote for
Lynch Davidson for lieutenant gov
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-20

Where They Play wednesday.
Seattle at salt Lake.
Portland at Sacrameto-
San Francisco at Oakland
Los Angeles at Vernon.
Sell Liberty Bonds to Curtis- & OO.-Adv.
Kodak Finishing. see Gandara--Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
Satan and the Girl

UNFAIRLY she stopped and listened.
That was a narrow escape all
right" said one Of the intruders. "The
rest of the gang wasn't quick enough,
eh? Say. old sport. let's finish the
camel"
Amt got no cards!" said the other.
Sure we have" replied his COM
panion. When we was leavin' the
joint 1 grabbed pack of cards and
jabbed 'em inter my pocket!"
The two men pulled up a couple of
chairs to a table, and started in to
play black jack.
But she realized that'it was time to
act. Although frightened and nervous,
she made her way quietly down the
stairs, and felt her way to the office.
There, in the darkness, she opened the
safe and took out the cash, which
amounted to over $500. 1t was the
proceeds of the days business, or part
Of the day, and it was In currency,
checks and silver. The silver was in
a large cloth bag, and the checks and
paper money were deposited in a
drawer. She put it all together in the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
A Fare Accommodation

Its a perfect day, isn't itf' she be-
gan timidly. 81 saw a bluebird yes
terday. He was looking for suitable
quarters to start housekeeping. l
guess" She beamed. Don't you love
spring with its sunshine and pretty
birds?"
The gray eyes surveyed the speaker,
and her trim attire-from the tiny,
black shoes. to the trig little black hat
which adorned mass of fluffy golden
hair.
why spoil ones attractiveness with
sombre garments?' was his mental
query. Which shows that Amos Doane
was observing. though somewhat reti-
cent. Sunshine? Birds? I've no
time" be growled.
"Ohl" in a shocked tone. Perhaps
you don't like flowers. either" There
was no answer, and Sydney drew back
in embarrassed silence.
Later, the conductor entered, clam
oring loudly for tickets. Sydney ten
dered hers. then turned toward the
window with well-bred discretion. But.
whatever allied her seat mate. the man
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

around the room until he found the
door--he could tell 1t by the crack
around it--and he put his body against
II and gave IL one superhuman pushi
It opened!
Come! Comet" he gasped. The
dooT is openl"
Thank God!" whispered Andrews.
The two men made their way Nfai-
terlngly tremblinsly. to the bottom of
the stairs. and into the castle hall. and
out into the light OF day They didn't
want to be seen. and they managed
somehow to return TO the hospital
without attracting particular attention.
What was it-who was it?" Dan
Andrews tremblingly asked his COM
panion as they made their way back.
Don't ask mel" replied Chaplin.
Struggling his shoulders. Don't ask
me! But Ia rather meet a dozen
ferries alone somewhere than the
Demon OF the Dungeonl"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

who didn't like birds nor sunshine; he
seemed to be quite upset: she could
hear him muttering: ''Thunderatidn!
I'm sure put it here. Well, well!"
You'll have to pay or get of at the
next stop" said the conductor. grimly,
and Sydney became suddenly alert.
"I must have been robbed" trembled
Amos Doane, and several nearby pas
sengers audaciously giggled. my
pocketbook- -everything's gone! HIM.
I've a faint recollection of being jos
tied back there-probably--" He
stared at the blue-coated official help
lessly.
"A likely story" commented that
worthy. eyeing the shabby-suited one
suspiciously. "on you go at the next
stop-here."
Instantly Almost Doane felt some
thing pressed into his hand. His train
mate had come to the rescue-the lit
tie. blue-eyed damsel who loved birds,
and flowers, and spring sunshine.
Please" she whispered, and dazed-
ly Amos Doane passed the bill to the
who, in turn handed back
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05
The Demon of the Dungeon

river. II was a picturesque affair. and
II looked ancient and the embodiment
OF mystery. Its walls and towers. its
countless windows suggesting all kinds
of rooms and dark recesses. stirred
the Imagination 1t belonged TO the
sixteenth century. and Phil and Dan
had heard some OF the traditions ths,
clung to it, like old moss or hanEii. II
had been once the residence Of kings
and rulers, and II had q dungeon where
prisoners had been confined ana ter
tured. and a large wen where II v&s
said four rulers" were eurse3,
Phil and Dan reached the esg walled
gate. They told the guard tAss sAsS
were marines. And at that t2zzs = zzs-
rine could get anything IA France ne
wanted, They were Psr-asTte3 - es-
ter. and were gi~s their hHsrSy 10
roan AZ viii.
1t was a regular village IN tAere-
Stores and cafes we're tAsrs TAs fel-
lows had = great tire exHloTSax the
grounds. k76 then they we're permitted
to enter the castle itself Many OF the
rooms were locked aad haired. but
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

~%HREE minutes before starting
time, Miss Sydney Bates
boarded q train at the term
tnal. and esconced herself in a plush
scat. which. being rather spacious,
quite enveloped her diminutive figure.
Ali was hustle, and Sydney. being at
the irresponsible age Of 1s, found. no
little diversion in the continuous now
of humanity outside her window.
A little, rather shabby. bespectacled
old gentleman came alongside Of the
car and presently entered. Proceeding
up the aisle. he plunged, with q dis
gruntled sigh. into the unoccupied half
Of her seat
He was none too soon, for stimuli
tRneously came the warning cry. ALI
aboard" and the train swept ponder
ously out of the gloomy terminal into
the glorious sunshine.
Sydney blinked. then turning, she
encountered her companions gaze.
Something in the steel gray eyes be-
hind the spectacles made Sydney like
the owner in spite of his shabby attire
and grutf demeanor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

they peaked through the keyholes and
saw eesutftul tapestries. scarlet and
red drSpsries. and magnificent furni-
ture OF another date.
But where was the dungeor2 That
was what interested them. They
found some dark. narrow stairs that
a7Fe&lsa 70 their bump OF adventure,
and tAsy determined to follow II, even
IL 81 led sAea to perditioni SO up they
wsns--seasr after stair. and two. three
sssSsss, It was black as ink and the
ar w&< damp and clsmmy.
>caaeesy they came to a big iron
aNsz, Il vas barred. The fellows
Pushed A&rs &Ssinst 1t but It wouldn't
zssva. TAn numbled in his pockets
ans SGihea out nle which he had
r2cssS NJ somewhere and brought with
Ssra. With this they worked at the
N>cs v,sil the door opened-and they
Sssrped into large room. with a
stone foor. and little window over in
= farther corner which let In txo or
three rays of light
The boys had used good number of
matches coming up the long stairway.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-05

gest fellow. We've caught you with
the coin. How'd you get in here?
where's yoVr pal?"
I'm alone" the girl stammered.
We'll, guess we'll have to-erGdivy
up. eh? what dye say?"
Hazel realized that 1t was useless
to offer resistance. II was a case Of
her matching her wits against theirs.
She resolved to be game and save La
throp q Company's money II possible.
II won't give 1t all to you 'uns." she
said in the tough" language that she
had read in stories, but I'll play
black jack with you and-the best
player1l win! What do yer say?"
The men laughed. That's fairi"
they agreed. That's fair. But you
amt no card shark. eh, girlie?'
MY brother was in the army and
he taught me how to play!' the girl
replied. "I'll show you!" And she de-
fiantly lifted her chin. her eyes snap
ping.
In few minutes the two fellows and
the girl were hard at 1t. playing black
jack. Hazel knew very little about