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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23

COLONEL GEORGE ROTH, In connec.
~ tion with the renovation and beautifying
OF the Academy of Music foyer by Edward
Box, recalled an anecdote Of the late Ed
mund Clarence Stcdman the other day,
One Of the many literary organizations OF
this city engaged him for reading years
ago. 1t was first proposed to hold 1t in A
clubroom In the city. The sale Of seats,
however, exceeded the capacity Of the place
and Witherspoon Hall was substituted
The sale indicated that even this audi
torium might be too small Then the com.
mittee communicated with the poet and
suggested he give his reading In the Academy
of Music.
But Stedman buckcd. The vastness of
the famous Academy appalled, him likewise
the fear that vast semicircles of empty seats
would embarrass him. His characteristic
negative read:
Impossible. ] cannot bring myself To
think of appearing before a vast sxvrers.
ton Of silent sorrow."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
SHORT CUTS

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not in accord with those expressed By Mr..
Harding in the campaign. They are nearer
10 the views Of Senator BOrah and Of those
other Senator's who voted against the rati.
fcaton Of the treaty with the Lodge rrSer-
vatIOns Indeed. Senator Knox was one of
the twelve Republican senator's who voted
agninst ratification when the treaty was
finally rejected. lining himself up with
Borah Brandcge", La Toilette, Moses and
the rest Of the irrrconcilnbIcs. Senator
Harding, who voted for the Lodge rcsolu-
tions twice, was paired at the final vote in
such way as to give the resolutions his
support.
Senator Knox was opposed to the whole
program, Senator Harding favored its pur-
poses. but was opposed to certain Of the
methods proposed for carrying out that pur.
pose lie is still in favor of the ends sought
BY the league covenant He said so during
the campaign In about as many ways as il
is possible to say It, so that there might be
no doubt as to where he stood on this phase
of the issue. Senator Root can 90 operate
with him in adjusting methods to the de-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

Tener. then president OF the National
league, refused 10 vote on the case. as
each had one OF his own league clubs
TO consider and the matter was left
entirely 70 Herman. who decided IL
N favor OF the Browns This action
incensed Barney Dreyfus, president
OF the Pirates. and he has never been
friendly with Hermann since that
time. In fact, Il is claimed be worked
necessarily TO unseat the Cincinnati
man as chairman Of the commission
Another touchy case that caused
Hermann much embarrassment was
the Scott Perry case, which involved
the Philadelphia Athletics and the
Boston Braves. This case was decided
i'm favor OF the Braves by Hermann,
but Connie Mack took IL into court at
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
August He9mannDidM Much
For Baseball Leaves Game

NEW YORK. Jan. u. - Though
~ Garry Herrmann's long tenure u
office as chairman Of the National
Baseball commission viii come to an
end IN February he viii stIu be a
power IN major league councils. for
he has done much FOR the national
game.
Herrmaun's advice has generally
proven golden IN times OF stress in
the big leagues. For IS years he has
been head Of the triumvirate whose
arbitrary powers we're established
when peace was made between the
National and American leagues. and
his regime has been haromnious for
the most part
stopped Baseball War.
It was largely through Herrmann's
efforts that the yTarrlug leagues were
brought together at the peace table.
II was Hermann who drafted the
national agreement under which the
big leagues operate today. and II was
Hermann who wrote into Il the pro-
vision FOR the annual worlds series,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

which IS the biggest single sporting
event In the United States each year.
For the last year Herrmannis
colleagues in the National league
have opposed his continuance a.
that brought about his reslEna-
ton. But though they were
against Hermann retaining the
ehalrmanship the opposition went
no further, for they have not for
gotten the thlnEs he has done fer
the game. II would be Impossible
20 study the history OF baseball
since the Inception OF the Ameri-
can leugue and fail TO appreciate
the part Hermann PLAYED IN cor
ring out the duties Of q most
difficult post 10 handle.
The first ripple OF opposition
against Hermann occurred in 1914,
when a row between the Pittsburg Pl-
rates and St, Louis BrezFns- Branch
Hickey, now OF the Cardinals. obtained
Sisters signature 10 a contract ar
Michigan university. Later Pittsburg
claimed that Sisler had agreed 20 re-
port TO the Pirates, and the fight was
carried to the national commission
Ban Johnson and Gov John X.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17


Question: How were the shrapnel
shells constructed Were any Ameri-
can factories turning out this pro-
duct2 Did they contain poison gasz
Ralph Hugo
Answer: they we're a thin steel
case or shell with q fuse extending
from the nose Of the she'll back
through the center 20 a small charge
OF explosive IN the base OF the shell,
a tine fuse being used. The space
between the nose Of the shell and
where the fuse is ignited and the
filled with bullets which are thrown
in all directions when the explosion
occurs. They are only useful and ef-
fective where men are exposed Yes,
they were manufactured in America
very extensively during the war. II
they were made 70 contain a posion
gas, f. has never come 20 my know
Question: are women permitted
70 shoot In the Grand American
Handicap7 Are any especial prizes
offered them for skillg-Mrs. z. e ".
Answer; Yes. women are not only
permitted 70 shoot IN the Grand
American OF late years, but they are
made most welcome. An especial prize
is awarded-won by Mrs. A Il.
Winkler OF Chicago. this year
Question. What has become Of
Capt. A. Il. Bogardus. formerly cham
pion wing shot OF the world !-5ohn
Answer: Capt Bogardus crossed
the great divide a few years since
He-Was one Of the most versarile
shots ever in the arena Of the shoot
ing world. He won his big champions
ship a. a time when arms and anmu-
milton had not reached the stage OF
perfection we now have in the trap
shooting game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
BIC WREST[ERS
ATTRACT MUCH
INTEREST

IITHEN Billy Rogers. the silver
" toned announcer OF the stock
exchange steps TO the front OF the
Liberty nail stage next Tuesday
night he is going to address one Of
the largest crowds Of FL Paso athletic
Fans assembled under one roof and
who viii be intent on witnessing the
Championship match between Chris
Jordan and Charlie Rentrop-
And when referee Charles Hagel
cans the Two big men into the center
Of the mat for a conference Just be-
Tore the bell sounds he viii signalize
the opening Of the big match which
VIII continue until one man IS de-
eisively defeated. Both Jordan AMI
Eentrop have posted forfeits to not
leave the canvas until the question
az supremacy is definitely decided
ana there Is little probability OF the
match going less than two or three
hours, as both are trained 10 the
point OF perfection and are extremely
confident Of their chances OF win
ming the contest.
Fans watch Training.
Jordan worked out before a record
crowd at the poultry show Friday
what style OF offensive work he in
tends. 70 use In his meeting with
Rentrop- The big fellows put in a
particularly hard day and at the end
ne was Streaming with respiration.
lie put on a hard setto with Paul
Gregorian and afterward took on a.
Johns the aggressive machinist who
battles Gregorian in the semi-final
a little fellow by the name Of Bouck-
hout was next on the bill and ne gave
Jordan hard workout for about 20
minutes.
Chris gave the fans a line on
the aemi-1iunl between Greror-
ian and Rentrop Friday night I
when he asserted that they were
Exceptionally well matched and
The beat would be hummer
from the first bell. Their
weights VIII be about the same
as GreEorian q 3 natural I55
pcuEder vhile Johns scales in the
region Of this mark Jordan In
TIE henlliner opposing Beutrop
wiz not scale more than I51 when
he entera she rinE as he seldom
makes tae. middleEFeighf limit.
Heufrup WIN come into the ring
sculfnE around I5S poundH.
Tickets were placed on sale several I
days ago and are going fast Those l
having the affair In charge are much [
encouraged. Through much persua-
sion and the offer Of future engage Z
menrs Rentrop and Jordan agreed 10 I
Wrestls for an Individual guarantee Of /
pionship wrestling is assured for e {
Paso. seats have been placed On sale I
at the Gunsts WiEWans Lobby and Z
annex stores and a. AcDonald's I
Mems shop.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

Polo enthusiasts OF the FL Pas0
district viii witness the last game
Of the tournament on Sunday after
noon when the teams or the Eighth
cavalry and district headquarters
clash at FIT Bliss Following the
contest, MAJ. Cen Robert L Howe,
commander OF the Ell Paso district,
viii award cups 70 teams winning
first and second places in the tourna-
nenL Plans have already been made
for the sending OF the seventh cav
airy team 70 Del Monte. Calf, 70
represent the district in the national
meet early in February, this organ
ization having won the tournament
at FL Paso-
Band 70 Be on Hand
The Eighth cavalry band OF 50
pieces win be on hand 70 render
music during the afternoon and all
persons interested In the popular
outdoor sport are invited to attend
and witness the pastime. The field
has been graded and rolled until IL
approaches q state OF perfection The
contest is one that has been post
poned for two weeks owing TO in
element weather
The lineup OF the Eighth cavalry
has. not been given out as yet, while
the district VIII take the field IN the
following positions. F'eatherstone.
ones Kilburn, two Clark, three;
Nell, four.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
AggieS Defeat
Institute Team

Roswell. n. ", Jan. 17.-In a game
ful Of thrills and spectacular plays
the New Mexico Aggies defeated the
Roswell institute by a score Of 20 10
- Friday night. From the beginning
Of the game 70 the end the Aggies
had things their own way outplay-
ing their opponents at every stage Of
the game The first half ended with
the score Il to II in favor OF the
Aggies. The teams meet here again
tonight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
1890 ~ ANoTHER.

Austin. Texas, Jan. 17-Playing
one OF the best defensive games ever
staged here, the Texas Christian
Horned Frogs lost to the more sea
Eoned Texas Longhorn quintet Fri
day night in a % TO IS game. II was
the Horned Frogs second defeat in as
many days having met defeat at the
hands OF the Rice Owls Thursday
night by a 50 70 20 score.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
BOXING

baltimore, jan 17.-Benny VAL
II gar. French fsatherWeiEht was
awarded the decision IN a Il round
bout with Matt Brock Of Cleveland,
Ohio. Friday night. Vslgsr had Il
all his own way
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

A 17-eame southern tour has beer
arranged for the St Louis Cardinals
and the Philadelphia Athletics Inc
secretary who succeeded IL booking
II games between the Cards and
Mackmcn wins
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

St Paul, MINI. Jan. 17.-Clonie
Tait lightweight champion Of Can
ada, defeated Billy Whelau Of st
Paul. in two terrific rounds here Fri
day night Whelan lost most Of his
'front.' teeth IN the opening round and
his seconds threw up the sponge al
the beginning OF the third round
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
.POLOISTS CLASH HEX ATHLETES
IN FINAL GAMETAKE UP WORK

El Paso athletes have begun con-
sistent training for competition in the
national hexathlon events which VIII
be staged in the y. II. C. A. gym
nasium within q short time and IN
.dications are that this city VIII carry
away its regular quota OF points
IN past years Ell Paso has taken the
lead among the cities q the state IN
producing winners In the different
hexathion events. This city has the
honor OF winning the state Champion
ship five times and the national cham
pi0nship twice in its own particular
class The only two years In which
10 has failed 20 win first place in the
state 30 has taken second place houors
by a wide margin All OF the events
win be staged in the z N c. A gym
nasium-
City Increases Rating
Physical director A. L Holm OF INC
y. u. c. A was advised recently that
II Paso now has a class -B rating
in the he1athion owing to the in
creased mem bership OF the association
during the past year This accord
ing 70 director Holm Is n distinct ad-
vantage as Sc viii enable the = Paso
avs TO score eight men in the differ
ent events instead OF six as formsrly-
The different events in the hex
athlon are broad Jump, high jump
shot put. fence Vault. 50 yard potato
race and 220 yard potato race Prac-
tice IS being held IN the gyrnasi7lin
on Monday and Thursday nights OF
At the conclusion OF the meet med
ais win be awarded the winners in
the different events while the al
around point winner VIII receive q
separate medal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

ssTad" DorEun noted sPort rarrOesiEt and
writers Ernest anEun- baseball experts
and dOpeEteFss T. s Andrews boxing critics Francis
Ouiunet, Of the amateur goeru OF the Uoridf
Jack Feioek and GRAVY, hasehnH and hoxinE writer's
Leading contributors to The Herald sports Department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17
TON MARSHALL

with the Okoboii Indian organization,
an aggregation OF the leading trap
shooters OF America, selected with
reference TO skin and good fellow
ship This tribe has been participant
ing devotees Of trapsh00ting for over
% years, and at this writing are
recognized factors as consistent pro-
moters OF this patriotic sport
Prior TO the teams departure we
assembled during the Iowa state
Shoot al Grinelle. Iowa on our way
east We stopped at my old boyhood
home in KeithsburE. III, where the
team we're entertained by citizens
many good game sports from ad-
jacent cities being present At
Springfield, Ill, the Illinois state
Shoot was IN session This was our
last practice on this side Of the big
water. Subsequent articles viii cover
facts and incidents OF the trip
Copyright by 7. A. Marshall.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

CT LOUIS, Jan. 17.-Missouri uni
y versity defeated Washington
university. "a 20 %. in a fast Mis-
souri, Valley conferences basketball
game here Friday night
HENRY WINS BOUT
Little Rock, Ark jan 1I.-kid
Henry. OF Newark, n. J.. was awarded
the decision over young Abe Attel Of
Denver after ten fast rounds OF box
ing az Camp Pike Friday night The
men are lightWeights.
KANSAS WALLOPs A1IEs.
Lawrence kan, Jan. 1l.-Kansas
university, %; Ames. q.
NOT VERY CLOSE.
Manhattan, kan. jan 17.-Grinuell,
8: Kansas State AriculturaI College,
vermillion. s. D.. Jan. 17.-south
Dakota, 166; Wesleyan. Lincoln, Neb.,
10
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

Kalamazoo. Mich. Jan I7.-sam
LauEford won a decision at the end
Of ten round bout with jeff Clarke
Of Missouri, here Friday night Lang
ford led the fighting throughout.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

Cleveland and got an Injunction which
permitted him 70 keep the player.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

boxing. vEresfiInEs football.
bovsiinE. other athletic events
wire service all biz and mafehea Heqne1ts
found IN the rouuns The Herald fut lel.eu
sporting given speriai atten
tion Sports inforuaatiOn Bureau Telephone %ozo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

MO pen or tongue can de-
IN scribe the breathless charm,
akin to pain, that possesses a
man in his first fight in a flying
boat.
No more can we picture that
Undesirable something which
makes men, old in this business,
love to drive and drive this car.
The effect of body squeaks
and rattles upon the human
nerves IS striking. Like motor
vibration, they rasp the
temper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

You finally reach the point
where you have to slow down or
stop altogether. In the new
Silhouette bodies every
thing that body experts have
learned has. been done to attain
gratifying quiet.
With such a motor car you
may drive as fast as you dare
and you experience the sensa-
ton Of driving within the law.
Sit all day at the wheel and
you return without fatigue,
ready 10 90 again
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-17

InuIlns Are EIDcrfG.
Everr team member was affiliated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-12-15
A Sale On Household Nee

shall have much other than to tell the name OF
be so that the merchandise of the standard reqn
Arizona republican., 1920-10-12
Legal Advertising
GALL FOR BIDS FOR ERECTION OF MEMS DORMITORY AT
 TUCSON

The University Of Arizona previous to October 21, 1920, will receive sealed proposals for il general contract re- quired in and fer the erection and com- pletion of a mems dormitory on the campus of the University of Arizona, at Tucson.
 Plans and specifications prepared by Lyman & Place. Tucson, together with full information as to the proposed work may be obtained from them. and are on file for inspection at 2l1z So. Stone Ave. Tucson.
 Contractors desiring to submit pro- posals may obtain copies of full or partial sets of plans and specifications for estimate on request or by appoinr- rnent and the return of such plans and specifications must be guaranteed by deposit of Twenty y-five Cs25.00) Dol lars, which derosit will be refunded on the return of the plans and specified tions in good order. Proposals must be accompanied by certified check for five per cent of the amount of the bid included in the proposal. as a guaran- tee of the intent of the contractor to enter into a contract with the Uni -rsity of Arizona to well and truly perform all the matters included in
 said proposal and in accordance with the plans and specifications or as l liduidated damages in the event of
 failure or refusal on the part Of the contractor to enter into contract as
 above named Said certified check will be returned to the contractors
 whose proposals are not accepted and l to the successful contractor upon the execution of a satisfactory bond and contract
 The University of Arizona reserves
 the right to reject any CT all proposals or to withhold the award if for any reascn it may so determine.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-12
Nd. 2Q44
No. 2944 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE


 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In. the Mattei; of the Estate of
 Augustus Amirault, Deceased. Notice of Administrators Sale of Rea
 Estate at private sale.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That. in pursuance of an order of the Su- nerior Court of Maricopa County. State Of Arizona, Division No. 2, made on the 2Sth day of June. A. D. 1920, in the matter of the estate of Lezir Augustus Anlirault, deceased. the un- dersigned. administrator of the estate ot said Lezirl Augustus Amirault, de- ceased, will sell at private sale. to the highest bidder upon the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned. and subject to confirmation by said Su- perior Cour. of Maricopa County, State of Arizona. Division No. 2, on or after Friday. the 18th day Of October. A. D.. 1920. all the right title. interest and estate of the said Lezin Augustus Amirault deceased, which interest is a title in fee to the real estate herein after more fully described, and all the right. title and interest that the said estate has by operation of law. or otherwise, acquired, other than or in addition to that or said deceased. at the time of his death. ot, in and to those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land situate. lying and being in the city of Phoenix. Maricopa County State of Arizona, and more particularly de- scribed as fellows to-wit;
 Lot 3, in Block IT. Churchill Addi- ton, city of Phoenixs being 511 North Second Street:
 East fl feet S inches of 5-6, in Block 26, Churchill Addition, city of Phoenix, being S11 East Fillmore street;
 South feet of w 9S. of 5, and Lot 4, Block 26, Churchill Addition, city of Phoenix, being 515 North Third Street
 TERMS AND ccNDITIoNs OF SALE Cash, /in gold coin of the 1 United States; ten (10)~per cent of the purchase money to be paid at the time l of sale; balance on confirmation of sale Deeds and abstracts at the ex- 1 pense of the purchaser. The pur- chaser to assume the payment of. and | take the property purchased by him l subject to all the state and county taxes and al assessments of whatso- | ever name and nature which arc now or may become hereafter chargeable 10 or lien against the property pur- chased by him. All bids or offers must be in writing, and may be left at the residence of the said Joseph T. Tay- | Tor, administrator, at 24 & 18th Ave, l Phoenix. Arizona, or may be delivered to the said Joseph T. Taylor adninis- trator, personally, in theNcity of Phoe- nix. Maricopa county, Arizona, or may be filed in the office of the clerk of this court. at any time after the fivst publication of this notice, and before the making of the sale.
 The above described property will be sold as a whole, or in subdivisions. and bids must be made and will be re- Ceived and considered accordingly. Dated September 27 1920.
 JOSEPH T. TAYLOR, Administration Estate of LeZin Au-
 gustus Anirault deceased F. C. STRUCKMEYER
 CLARENCE E. JOHNS,
 Attorneys for Administrator bg
Arizona republican., 1920-10-12
wANTEo-aELP. MALE

YOUNG man to work in garage. sam Fields Auto Livery, corner Van Buren and Center lt
Arizona republican., 1920-10-12
SHE STOLE HER
WEDDING GOWN

SAN DIEGO, Cal.-Wearing what the police allege was a stolen wedding gown, Mildred Marcclius, 22, with her husband. Nlctor II. Marcellus, was arr rested here and charged with grand larceny. The couple were married at 1:30 a. m. and in jail at 50 a. m.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-12
DANCING SCHOOL
DEFECTIVE BUREAUS

Commercial Detective Bureau. All kinds of investigation. Advice free. In- formation treated strictly confidential. II w. Adams, Room 13. Phone 1895. If Arizona Detective Bureau. Pn. 1264. Office POT Nat1 Bank of Ariz. Bldg.
 1O-dd No. 2nd Ave. -dd