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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17
Why?
Is An OLD JokE \ "CHEsrSur.

Copyright 1921, by The Wheeler Syn
dicatc, IncD
Many explanations have been offer
ed for this particular slang term
which slipped, unannouncod. into the
language about 1Ss5-eNplanations
ranging all the way from a corruption
|of Jest not TO a statement that II
was a reference to last years chest
nuts which look fair and inviting on
the outside but arc really wormy and
utterly valueless. According to Joseph
Jefferson. however, tho term originated
at a dinner given TO william Warren.
the famous comedian.
There is n mclodrsma," stated Jof-
fcrson. during the height of the con-
troversy over the ancestry OF tho
word. but little known to the present
generation, called The Broken Sword.
one OF the characters, Captain Zavicr.
is sort OF Baron Manchauseu, and
in telling OF his exploits. says. I
entered the woods OF Galloway when
suddenly. from tho thick bouch OF a
cork tree "A chestnut, Captain.
terrupting with: a chestnut, Captain.
a chestnut BAH replied the Cap
tain, L say "A cork-trcc.' n chestnut
rcitcrates Pablo, I should know as
well as YOU. having heard YOU toll the
tale these twcrty-scven times.
Warren. who had often played
tho part OF Pablo. was at the dinner in
question when ono of the gentlemen
present told n story of doubtful age
and originality. a chestnut muir
INJURED Warren. I have heard that tale
these twcnty-scvcn times. Tho ap-
plication OF the lines pleased the rest
of tho table, and when the party
broke up each one helped to spread tho
story-and that. believe was the real
origin OF tho word Chestnut as ap-
piled to an old joke
Tomorrow-wHY is n ncckuc some
times called a craVat7
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17

tAny reader can get the an
swcr TO any question by writing
The Pueblo Chicftain Information
Bureau, Frederic J. HaskiD. d.
rector. Washington, d. q. This
oHcr applics strictly to inforrnA-
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vice on legal, medical and hnan-
cial matters. 1t docs not attempt
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17
Big Port at Jamaica

a great project has been proposed for
Jamaica Bay. on Long Island. which
viii make a great commercial port
second only TO New York in its ca
pacity one thousand acres will be re-
deemed and twenty miles OF wharfage
and a capacity for more than 1900 600
OF tonnage. This new made land will
be made available for commercial pur-
poses. The Improvement will cost
about $4,000
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17
Where 1t Started
OUR MONEY NOMENCLATURE

Copyright 1921, by The Wheeler Syn

Copyright 1921, by The Wheeler Syn
dicatc, 1nc)
Tho dollar, our unit. takes its name
from tho North-o Europe Thaler.
which has about the same value. The
cont comes from tho Latin "ccntum -
meaning 100. or tho Tooth part. The
word dime" is also derived from tho
tatin-decimus, 10 or ouo-tenth part.
The quarter and half. OF course, cx-
plain themselves. The eagle. or ten
dollar gold piece, is so called because
Of the eagle that adorned tho first de-
sign. The doublc-caglo has twice its
value.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17
T0DAY'S EVENTS

David II. Houston. Secretary OF tho
Treasury in President Wilson's cabi-
not. is 81 years old today.
Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas
bonEworth formerly Miss Alice Roosc-
vclD celebrate their fifteenth wcddin,
anniversary today.
Bridgeport is to be tho meeting place
today of the annual convention OF tho
Lumber Dealers association OF Con-
nccticut.
y Housing and Town Planning Con-
ference will assemble at Toronto to-
morrow
g, Chairman White OF tho Democratic
National committee has named an OK
ccutivc committee OF the national COM
mittee to meet in Washington today to
consider tho reorganization OF the par
tys machinery.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17

Newcastle. Wyo.-Miss Grace Nc
Donald of Newcastle has been admit
ted to the Wyoming state Bar asso-
citation. She Is the FIRST woman in
the state to be accorded this honor.
She is u graduate of Wellesley col
lcgc ana OF tho law department Of
tho University OF Washington.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-17
ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY

Italy ro-cstablishcd rntioniuS with
food cards.
Joseph Caillaux, oK-Premicr OF
France, was put on trial for treason.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
WEEKEND sHoor-ioo TARGETS.
roo MUCH SNOW FOR
WINGED FOOT SHOOTERS

For the firs, time in the history % the
sport the weather stopped all shooting at
the Travors Island traps OF tho New
York Athletic Club yesterday. The
worst blizzard OF the year struck the
Winged Foot grounds Saturday night,
and it was practically impossible to
reach the island The driving snow
was being whirled in from the Sound by
breeze that at times was more than
eighty miles an hour. Early In the day
Chairman SPOTS officially called off the
shoot II was not necessary, as not a
single nimrod reported az the traps.
The New York Athletic Club plans to
hold a big open shoot at 200 targets on
Washington's Birthday. The programme
will start at IL 80 A. .f. sharp. There
will be six scratch prizes opon 20 all
amateurs In addition there will be
three handicap prizes FOR club members
Next Saturday the club will shoot an
informal team match against all tho
other clubs in the metropolitan district
II will be big get together" shoot
with n prize for the winning team.
The storm also prevented the Pelham
Country Club from holding It's week end
shoot yesterday. Not n single gunner
reported at the traps.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
BILLY BARTON IS
CUBAN DERBY COLT
Nose GOldblatt's Son of HuOn
Shows Impressive Perform
ance in Winning Handicap.

HAVANA, Cuba. Feb. 20.-Mose Gold
blatt saddled another stake winner when
his good colt Billy Barton. the three
year-old son of Huon-Mary lie Bus.
scored In a sensational manner in the
Cuban American Handicap, the feature
of splendid card at Oriental Park to-
day. 1t was the colts second consecu-
tive victory of the meeting and his per-
formance to-day stamps him one of the
best three-year- quartered at the
local track. He carried 121 pounds and
won in a drive. His race was so i'm
pressive that he will probably be the
favorite for the Cuban Derby. which IS
run on March 81.
Last One attempted to race down all
opposition and succeeded in gaining a
two length lead at the stretch turn but
here he began to tire. Billy Barton
closed gamely under urging. gradually
wore down Last One and won in the last
stride by nose. The six furlongs was
run in the fast time of IL 3-5, which
Is within three-fifths Of second of the
track record.
The El Mundo Handicap, at one mile
and sixteenth, resulted in victory for
Sea Prince the second choice The colt
ran remarkable race. He was out
footed in the early part. came with a
rush in the last quarter to win by three
lengths. Rancher was second. four
lengths in front of the favorite. River
side.
The summaries:
First Race--Purse 500: three-year-olds
Cousin. 107 (A1erlmee), to l. 5 TO 2 and
9 to 8. won; FLYING Frog. 1o9 (Pitzl. 8 to /.
5rarosi TO and to 3; second; Top Rung; 1is
Time. ' .13 3-5. James. Lyric, Stiletto.
Frank Burke. Lucky Pearl. Miss X. Ulster
Queen and Kate Kay also ran.
Second Race-Purse 500; three-year-oIds
and upward claiming; six furlongs. Cur
rency. 107 tWlrth). to 10. / to 3 and /
to g. won; Twenty seven. los (smithJ, .
5. third. Time. is 2-5. Orleans Girl,
sentry Prince Bcnero. Meadoworth and
Third Race-Purse s7oo; three-year-olds
and upward; claiming: five and huff fur
Francis to 2. even and to q ss. Second 4? =:
Military Girl. 90 (smith). 2 to I, 4 to 5
Feast stepson and Mess fyt also ,'i ran. .''' y
Fourth Races. 500 added: three-year-
olds; Cuban-American Handicap; six fur
TO 8 and out. won; Last One. 1io
Gen: >: N. Come. 1as PicEens}: 70 ),
Coupled
Fifth Race--Purse 100: three-year-olds
and upward. FL Mundo Handicap: one and
ne-sixtcenth miles. Sea Prince. 101 CPen-
mani. 70 I. even and out. won Rancher.
10 Francis) to .. to 5 and out. second
'Riverside. 115 pickens), . to I. 70 3
and out. third. Time. ~. walnut Hall
ami Frank w. also ran. Coupled.
Sixth Race--Purse 800: three-year-old
yards. Black Thong 10 (Pitz). TO 1.
to and . to :. won; Chefa. 81 G.owe),
TO ., even ard . 10 ;. second: Ionora p,
% (penman). 10 3, to and ! to 4,
third. Time, 40 40 Homan. Rhymer. Hunt
er Platt Swirl and Vera Twyford also ran.
Seventh Race-Purse 800: three-year olds
yards. Foster Embry. 10j (Gordon). 15 TO I.
70 aud 3 10 I. Won; Huntress, ios
Pickens). to l. even and TO .. second:
Din Huney. I05 Penuan), to I. 10
and 70 :, third. Time. ;43 20. Loyalist
Buck Nall Attornev Muir, All Smoke and
Pas dc Chance also ran.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
HAVANA ENTRIES.

First Race--Five and half furlonrs
three-year-olds; claiming; purse 500. sunny
Days. i0i. Myrtle Moore, l0J. Scintillatc.
io3; Harp OF the North, 100; 'Scotty. los
'Jacobeen. io5; Felix NJ, i05; Automatic
Red, los.
Second Race--Five and half furlongs
thrcc-yes olds and upward claiming; purse
STO0. disturbance, 1903; 'Coca Cola, iO3
sBacchanaiian, f06. 'shy Ann, i06: 'Our
Jack. Ill; 'Talent, III Experiment. III.
Third Race-Sx furlonss; four-year-olds
and upward claiming; purse 500. LADY
lone. 9T; ssylvano, 102 'Assign. 1902; "Finis.
1o2; 'slnn teiner. 105; short Change, 1oi
Discord. fo7.
Fourth Race-six furiongs; four-year.o
and upward: claiming purse 500. 'Grey
Rump. i01: 'Juarlta 3D., l02; vim, f0f
sake Feld 1o4 -Willie Woods, i0T. Janice
Logan, 100 Miscrlcorde. 10.
Fifth Rnce-Six furlonSs: four-year-olds
and upward; claiming; purse 500 'pokey
Jane. i02: "Fait Accompli i02; Superior.
i04; 'Aigrette. 10J; First Consul. 100; Prince
Of Como. 1t2.
Sixth Race-Onc mile. four-year-olds and
upward; claiming: purse $500 polar Cub.
os sHunuyycn. 100: Princess MYRTLE. foi
'Roundei. ioa EIaman. 103: pic. lo1; amer
lean Eagle. ioG sStepson, los. sGrundy. ff0.
sApnrentice allowance.
Weather clear. Track fast
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
RYAN DANGEROUSLY ILL.

Special Despatch to THE NEw YoRK HERALD.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.-Jimmy Ryan
of the old time bare knuckle school of
boxers. who was in his prime in the
days OF Jack Dempsey, the Nonpareil
John l.. Sullivan. Mike Donovan. Mike
Cleary. Arthur Chambers and Johnny
Clark, is critically III at Jefferson Hos
pltal. According 10 Dr. Montgomery of
the Jefferson STAFF, Ryan must have a
TRANSMISSION OF new blood TO bring him
out OF his danger.
Ryan's last appearance in local bout
was with Dominick McCafrrey. when he
appeared at a benefit about sixteen
wears ago. Ryan was n middleweCht
and had two savage bouts with Dcmp-
sey. In 1884 he held the Nonpareil TO
n seven round draw, but two years
later he was knocked out in the fourth
round
The New York herald., 1921-02-21

qualification of Plnkey Lewis for hold
Ing Kid Norfolk, the spectators failed TO
catch the drift OF Joe Humphrics's re-
marks regarding a set of complimentary
resolutions adopted by the COMMITTEES
for the Relief Of Devastated France in
recognition Of Tex Richards aid. When
Miss Anne Morgan staged the Leonard
Mitchell contest IN the Garden Rickard
gave the use OF the arena free and was
Of great assistance to the committee In
other respects. The resolutions. which
were handsomely embossed and framed.
expressed the appreciation of the MEM
bers Of the committee for the assistance
rendered by Rickard.
Charley White. the Chicago light
weight. made the demand OF $4,000 for
n ten round no-dccision contest with
Benny Leonard. the lightweight cham
pion. yesterday in response 20 request
for terms, made by J. Frank Black, the
Jersey City promoter. When Billy Glib
son, manager OF the champion, was in
formed of the terms he said:
That throws the light on another one
OF the so-called contenders. I wonder
what White thinks the champion should
promoter II White Is entitled to that
sum. This demand should put the pub
lie wise to the fact that another OF
the bunk contenders who have filed the
papers with challenges for the title Is
not sincere and has no real desire TO
meet the champion"
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
Martin Is Handicapped
By Lack of instruction
Local Boxing Bouts
for Current Week
TO-NIGHT.


Frecport Audi!orium-Isobby Gleason vs..
Mike IRVINE. 12 rounds; Harold Abbott
vs.. Eddie CanOvan. rounds; Al. Ect-
chali VS.. Ted Seidnian, rounds; Sol
dicr Jones VS.. Harvey Kelly, rounds.
TUESDAY.
Madison Square Garden Sporting Club
Nig;t-LotIis Bogash VS.. Soldier Bart
field. Is rounds; Midget Smith VS..
Ceorgie Lee, 10 rounds; Willie Spencer
vs.. liud Dempsey, 10 rounds; Red Al
len of Bridgeport VS.. Frankie Jones of
California, rounds.
RidgewOod Grove Sporting Ciub-After-
noon--M McItae ". Harry Condor, Is
rounds; Italian Joe Cams vs.. Joe
Pledge. 10 rounds; Willie Thompson
". Willie Reilly. rounds; Johnny Vic
tor ". Jimmy Moran. rounds; Dick
Broadwell vs.. AL Tiernan, rounds.
WOodhavcn sporting Club-AftcrnoOn-
Jack Mcfarland ~. johnny Summers.
10 rounds; Joe Sheridan VS.. Tom
Gerag1ty, rounds; Johnny Winters
vs.. Willie Riley. I rounds; Frankie
Connors vs.. Billy Flint. 4 rounds.
Moore VS.. Benny Coster. Is rounds.
WEDNESDAY, NIGHT.
Star Sporting Club--Freddie Jacks vs.
Laughlin vs.. Jack Thomas, 10 rounds;
Harry Lordon vs.. Willie Connprs. 10
rounds; Nat Foster W. Frankie st.
Clair. 6 rounds.
Madison Square Garden Sporting Club
Preliminary bouts Of amateur inter-
city tournament.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
Commonwealth Sporting Club-,yohrpy
Murray VS.. Kiddy Diamond 10 rounds;
Jack Sayles vs.. Eddie Fletcher. 10
rounds.
Madison Square Garden Sporting Club,
Final bouts of amateus intercity tour
nainent.
FRIDAY NIGHT.
Madison Square Garden Sporting Club
Willie jackson vs.. Johnny Dundee, Is
ronnds.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
YACHTSMEN SHOOT
IN FACE OF BLIZZARD
High Scratch Prize Goes to
w. E. Ferguson.

W. Il. Ferguson was the high scratch
and handicap gunner at the Larchmont
Yacht Club yesterday. He had the ex-
celient score Of 97-4-f00 out OF n pos
sible 100 targets. AS he could not win
both prizes the handicap cup went to
T. J. McCahlll. who had Il card of 81
0-94. McCahill only won after a shoot
off against L. NJ. Daley. who made SIS
o--94. The yachtsmen were called upon
10 face the most trying weather condi-
tions OF the year. A sixty mile blizzard
whirled down Long Island Sound and
drove binding snow into the faces OF the
marksmen. Regardless OF the storm,
practically all of the nimrods had high
scores. On Washington's Birthday the
club will hold 200 bird shoot The
scores:
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
RUTT IN GARDEN RACE.

The following cable was received bv
Tex Richard last night from Walter
Rutt the six day rider: Terms accepted
for six day race at Garden March Z.
Pleased to return 20 America and show
my friends I am as good as ever.
The famous rider. who won two Gar
den races with Jackie Clark and Joe
Fogler ms partners. viii again be seen
on the Garden saucer for the frat time
since 1912. when he won the race with
Fogler. With Clark in 1909 he stole two
laps on the field. taking down first
money. Rutt's clean riding and cour-
agoous spirit in plnches made him a
big favorite with the bike fans
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
WINS SHOOTING TITLE.

KANSAS CfTY, Feb. 20.--Harry Snyder
of Kansas City won the international
wing shot championship from n field OF
twenty-seven amateurs In to-day's final
and feature event OF the seventeenth
annual interstate trap shooting tourna-
ment snyder scored 90 out OF a possible
100 Frank Troeh. Vancouver. Wash
was runner up with n score Of 90; -
G. Wheeler. pawhuska, Okla. was third.
with 90, and n. G.. Herman, Philadel-
phia- was fourth, with o.,
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
NEW CONTINENTAL LEAGUE.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.-G. H. A.
Lawson, organizer Of the recently incor-
porated Continental Baseball Assoca-
tion, announced here tonight that n
negro team would he placed in Provi-
dence, r. I. The franchise. he said. was
awarded to-day to Monroe ID. Young of
Knoxville. Tenn. and G.. VI. Victory OF
Philadelphia.
Lawson said he expected to complete
the eight club circuit by placing teams
at Pittsburg and Akron. Franchises al
ready have been awarded TO Philadel-
phia. Newark, Boston. Buffalo and
Cleveland.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
WINS NAVY FEATHER TITLE.

PANAMA, Feb. 20.-The featherweight
boxing championship OF the American
Navy was awarded TO the Atlantic feet
tonight, when sutton of the flagship
Pennsylvania won the decision over Et-
chell ot the battleship Arkansas In six
round bout. The men fought to draw
last wednesday. and tho decisive contest
had been ordered for tonight.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
SNYDER Is HIGH GUN

KANSAS CITY. Feb. 20--The 100 target
international wing shot championship Of the
tournament was not completed yesterday
and went over until tomorrow, after each
% the twcnty-cight contestants had shot
at flfty-flvc targets. Harry Snyder of
Kansas City was high, with 70. a. c. Con-
nors Of Springfield H.. had -. and H. c.
hoffman NJ PHILADELPHIA and four others
'ird. with scores OF 80.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
WANTS TO he A SHERIFF..

wASH1NGTON. Pa, Feb 2o.-Bob coul-
son, former Brooklyn outfielder. wants 10 no
Sheriff OF Washington county 10 succeed
Alexander II. Gray, who died the past week l.
Coulson II nephew of Gray. md like he
uncle. played on Penn State football a.
haseball teams, graduating from the COLI.
hasehali ranks 20 big league. lie coaci "a
the washington and Jefferson baseball team
a year ago.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
BEAUREPAIRE BEATS LANCER.

MELBOURNE, Australia. Feb. 20.--F. r.
Beaurcpaire of Australia to-day won the
ono mile Australian swimming cham
pionshp. Dudy LANCER OF California
finished second.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
BROWNS OFF FOR BoGALUsA.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Feb. 20.--The advance
guard OF the st. Louis Americans de-
parted to-day for the training camp at
Bogalusa. La. The rest OF the team
leaves here next Sunday,
The New York herald., 1921-02-21

DAVID u. LEIGHTON picked t02 winncfs
at Jefferson Park track IN flfty-soyen days.
Read his selections daily IN TILE sUN.-Adv.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21

AS result Of the uproar in the Car
den last Friday night following the dis
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
The GIANTS

report at San Antonio, Texas, March 2. FRANK
GRAHAM Of THE SUNS Sports Department will be
the ground to tell all about the promising rockies
and the training Of the regulars.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21

This Is the eighteenth Of a series Of
articles by Charles F. Mathison in 1Dhich
he describes interesting pugilistio events
OF the past. The toriter confines his
observations TO contests and incidents
OF 1ohich he toas an eyetcitness.
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
The BROOKLYNS

National League Champions, will get together at New
Orleans, La, on March 7th EDWARD T. MURPHY
of THE SUNS Sporting contingent will report the
doings of "Uncle Robbie's' as they prepare for
the coming pennant race
The New York herald., 1921-02-21
The YANKEES

report for spring training at Shreveport, La. Feb
ruary 27.
They will be covered at the camp and during all the
exhibition games to be played on the way North by
FRANK F. O'NEILL of THE SUMS Sporting Staff
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-02-04
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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-02-04

a. letter to Charles Frear, post COM
nnander. Mr.. Galbraith intends to visit
the posi- In the near future.
The national commanders letter, In
part, follows:
81 am touched beyond expression
that these comrades of ours have seen
tit to associate themselves together In
affiliation with the great American
Legion for the purpose of realizing
more fully those ideals for which they
fought. 1t is an inspiration to know
that, SCARED and MANNED to an ex-
tent which would lead many to feel
that to them there would be no FUR
Their obligation to give TO the world,
but rather to live and receive, they
still feel desire to give something
further of service to their country ana
community This is indeed true no.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-02-04

b France with the A. e. f.
His military career started 26 years
go, when he became chaplain In the
oregon National Guard. During the
World war he was chaplain of the
pne Hundred and Sixty-second infan-
ry, Forty-first division and First
rmy corps. He received the Croix de
Fuefre.
The fighting parson" has held a
lumber of pasterates in the state OF
pregon, and was for three years pres
lent of Philomath college. He was
ecently appointed regent of Oregon
tate university by the governor OF
hat state.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-02-04

atory school, Nordhoff, Cal, the Uni
yersities of Nevada, California and
Virginia, Mr. Withers acted as in
structor in mathematics and chemistry
for some time and then entered the
practice of law at Reno, New. He
served as chairman of the Red Cross
Roll Call in 1917 and chairman of the
home service section, American Red
Gross, Reno, New, and was active IN
organizing the Nevada department ot
the American Legion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-02-04

and commissioned as a second lieuten-
ant in the air service in March, 1918.
For some time he was an instructor
in courts-martial and then was in COM
mand of the Sixty-third, Eighty-third
and Seventy-fourth balloon companies
at Fort Omaha. He was commissioned
a first lieutenant in June, 1913.
Mr.. Simmons is a graduate of the
law college of the University of Ne
braska. He served for one term as
county attorney.