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sworn by a former high official OF
the Red Cross to be an exact dupli-
cate of the original. Copies of the
letter and statement were sent TO
Col. o. w. Emerson. Major w. A
Payson, w. II. Harrison. and Major
c. II. Corbin. heads OF Red Cross
bureaua
The materials sold included flannel.
sauze, muslin, tooth brushes, tooth
paste. Bingham. blanketing. shaving
soap, paper, bathrobing, sugar. stoves.
ent cotton. string. sheeting and many
other articles.
whereas the Aaasriean showed In q
former article 81 this sertsS that
5000 900 yards of goods, ineAuAinG
zI0oe 800 yards ~ nanneIetts, haA
been sold by the Red Cross, this state
meat cites mors thar $4,000 900 yards
Of Aannei aal aImosf half NJ muck
nanneiette were ssiA In sae ssenth at
vast losses.
Flannel that cost the Red Cross
was sold, according to the statement
TO brokers at a loss of 61.s1S.45
francs
The same frm, In forty-six pur-
chases made in January. 1920, includ-
ing nothing but flannel, purchased
the goods that the Red Cross had
paid 3,36S,6 francs and 10 confines
for at q price that Melted the Red
Cross clear loss OF .294 DOT francs
and At centimeG A similar condition
obtained In respect to some nine
nrms In deals involving goods above
enumerated.
Losses In gauze sales were amaz-
ing. In one lone sale on January to
a French brokerage firm. gauze that
cost the Red Cross 315,624 francs was
sold for 1902 francs and IS eentimes,
mourning total loss of 238, 551 francs
and rs confines. The day before this
sale and to the same firm, gauze that
cost the Red Cross go, 400 francs was
disposed Of for 4s,S42 francs and 40
centimes, a loss of 231 ,55T francs and
90 centimes. These are only
two cases in one month, chosen at
random from among scores of gauze
sales.
LOSSES ON TOOTHBRUsHEs.
The statement shows where tooth
brushes that cost the Red Cross 43,S5S
francs and so centimes were sold TO a
broker for 14737 francs and so CEN
times, at a loss of 2s,121 francs and 80
confines. This loss was incurred In
one lose instance in a sale on January
8, 1920.
Almost ludicrous is one item of
GAIN. This was in a sale December l6,
1919, where shaving soap that cost the
Red Cross ~ francs was sold for rs
francs. The same Arm bought tooth
brushes on January s that cost the
Red Cross 5-242 francs and 10 CEN
times for 1.161 francs As centimes-
In flannel deals with one firm the
Rod Cross was able to make a gain of
1861 francs and confines on a sale
OF flannel for 3d. 9S francs and 95 CEN
times That was on January IA.
However, In = sale of the same mate
RIG and TO the same firm on January
II = loss of 6,72s francs and SIS cen
times was Incurred on a deal where
the Red Cross paid 3s.36s francs and
so centimes and sold for 33.841 francs
and IS centimeS-
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Turks Kill Christians
And Steal u. S.
Funds

LONDON, July IA massacre
of Christians by Turks has oc-
Cured at Mardin, in the vilayet
Of Diarbekr, Asiatic Turkey, ac-
cording to official advices from
Constantinople today. The Turks
seized American missionary funds.
The foreign office announced
that General Harrington, the Brit
ish commander at Constantinople,
had been authorized by the allies
to meet Mustaphs Kemal Pasha,
head of the nationalist govern
nnent, to transmit any proposals
that he may care to make regard
ing peace.
General Harrington has no au-
thority to negotiate himself.
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francs for goods which in January.
1920, they sacrificed for 8,928, <zA1S
francs. Certain of the purchasers
are alleged TO have been former
members of the Red Cross
On February Is. 1920, Nelson Mills
wrote the following letter to Colonel
Olds:
Attached to this letter Is =
statement which ] would like to
have you go over very carefully.
The statement in question only
covers deliveries under sale orders
from General Stores for January,
1920, and does not include medical
army supplies, transportation or
sales salvage.
.The outstanding feature of this
L. that on deliveries to the book
value of francs, 11,2I0,977.55, we
lost 4.oS4,503.sO francs. The largest
losses are on the first two firms,
namely, L. L. Morand and J. J.
Curry. and Agence des Contracts.
Arising out of this. my sug-
gestion would be that you inves-
tigate to see whether or not IL 10
not possible to have these first
two contracts absolutely. Cancelled
and deliveries ceased. so that this
continuous loss can be stopped.
Il deemed it only right that you
should be in possession OF a copy
of this statement in order that
you may take whatever action
you deem necessary in the matter"
THE MATERIALS SOLD.
The American. had copy of the
statement referred to by the writer
OF the above letter. which copy Is
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The American. had copy OF the
OF the above letter. which copy Is
The Washington times., 1921-07-07
MILLS WAS
AGHAST At
! HUGE Loss
fragrant Deals in France
Brought Appeal for stoppage
From Commissioned.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE New
York American today published the
exact figures from Red Cross rec
ords showing amazing losses in
Cured through sales OF merchan-
disc in Europe. These figures deal
with ONLY ONE MONTH, Janu-
airy, 1920.
Here are the outstanding facts:
4,o0o,ooo FRANCS Loss.
A total loss In stores sales or
GERS In January, 1920, of ASA
D0a.6O francs was suffered.
So Hagrant were the continuous
Losses by the Red Gross that an
appeal for action was made TO
Col Robert H. Odds, commissioner
to Europe, by Nelson Mills, director
Of foreign accounts of the Red
Cro~a-
The Red Gross paid 11z1o,s77.7S
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Qualify Alien Entry.

NEW YORK July ALIENS travel
ing FIRST class will hereafter be de-
tanned on all incoming liners the
same as Storage immigrants, the
Ellis Island authorities announced to-
day. This action follows a ruling at
Washington intended to put teeth
into the immigration law.
The Washington times., 1921-07-07
TEXAS BOASTER
GIVEN TAR COAT
BY XII KLUXKLAN
Banished After Attack for Brag-
ging Of Ability to Keep
Within the Law"

FORT WORTH, Tex. July TRUE
to his promise 20 the Ru Klux
Rlansmen, who first tarred and
feathered him and then dumped him
naked in the street in the heart of
the city's business section late last
night, Benny Pinto. twenty-eight
The Washington times., 1921-07-07
Wife Granted Divorce.

Mrs. Bessie Hunter has been granted
final decree Of absolute d.
vorce from John II. Hunter by Justice
Hoehling. of the District Supreme
Court, and awarded SIS alimony q
month
The Washington times., 1921-07-07
Much waste in fabric tres
no need oft

They are engaged in serving
people.
They build the most complete
line of fabric tires in the world.
This year "Nobby", "Usco"
and "Chain" Tread tires are more
universally popular than ever be-
fore. Because they sats1y a legitimate
need for fabric qnality.
Neither the size of the tire nor
the kind of tire has anything to do
with q. S. Tire standards.
Back of every Fabric Tire bear
ing the u. S. name stands the
same quality that has made U, S.
Royal Cords the outstanding tire.
This is the logical stand for the
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24
DAVIS HON0RS
DECIDED SOON

Completion of matches played abroad
and the approach of the matches in the
United States which will determine the
nation that is to challenge America for
the Davis cup, bring this international
contest to the point where it may soon
be possible to get line on the prob
able outcome. Tho Australasan team
including Peach. Anderson, Hawkes.
and Todd is in Toronto where they play
Canada on July rs and rs: This will
complete the first round. British Isles
having defeated Spain, Belgium having
won from czechoslovakia and Philip
pines having defaulted to Japan be-
cause their team could not get passage
from Shanghai to the United States
In time for their match.
In the second round Denmark won
from Argentine by default. The Dan
ish team sails for the United States
July % British Isles meet the winner
OF Canada Australasia ut Pittsburgh
August I. 5. and G. Belgium has cabled
default to Japan which puts Japan
into the semi-finnls and France plays
India atsParis July ia. II and Is. France
is expected TO win, in which case their
team sails for New York on July 20
The English team vii reach New York
on July %. In time for a few days prac-
tice before their Pittsburgh match.
With DeYmark in the upper semi
final bracket and Japan In the lower
interest now centers on their oppon-
onts. Denmark will meet Australasia
or British Isles Mt Cleveland August
IL. IL and IL. Japan will play France
or India ut Chicago tho same week.
Tho winners OF these events win meet
Mt Newport August IS. 10 and 20 in the
final round. the winner of which plays
the United States at Forest Hills Sep
TENDER .. and 5.
Tho personnel OF the various teams
MS reported TO the United States Lawn
Tennis association by the off,cal bod
les OF the several countries follows:
Australasia: Norman Peach, cap
tain: Clarence V. Todd. j. n. Hawkes.
and T., q Anderson.
British Isles: Maxwell woosnam.
Captain; o. G. II. Turnbull. Gordon
Lowe and John r. Gilbert.
Canada: To he announced after
elimination matches at Toronto.
Denmark: Henrlksen. Ingerslev,
Tegner.
France: Andre Colbert. William
Laurcntz, P. Brugnon. Jean ssma-
zeuilh.
Max Decugir will nc. ms captain in
the match against India and A. r.
de Joannis. vice president OF the
French federation. IL expected to act
as captain on tho trip TO the United
States.
Japan: zenso sh'mIdsu. Ichlya Ku-
mngae. Saiichiro kashio.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24
HISTORY OF C0RBETT-J JACKSON
BOUT SHOWS RINGS DECLINE
Gentleman Jim and West Indian Tar Baby Pounded
Each Other For Smy-One
QueDmg Rounds

Jaw was iron: corbett's glass. That's
why he lost.
But with the opinion that he could
not be beaten; that he was marvel
at the game, sporting men all over the
country wanted to see him in action
against the best men of the times with
the result that the Jackson Corbett
bout was arranged.
They fought. fought one OF the hard
est and most gruelling battles that was
ever fought with gloves, and they
fought for 81 rounds.
TIE BATTLE
Corbett was born in September, 1850.
consequently he was about 25 yeare OF
age. at his prime in stamina and
strength. He stood feet / inch and
he fought at lS7-le0 pounds, built in
perfect symmetry as the tnorobred
horse; no excessive muscular develop
mest. as in the slow moving athlete,
but timbre indicative of speed and
strength.
Jackson was not so tall by half an
inch but slightly more rotund and ex-
ceeded Corbetts weight by about eight
or ten pounds. When two masters Of
the art OF self defense get together.
1t is not to be expected that the same
amount OF punishment will be melted
out, because being experts they are
This bout proved the contrary and al
most from the sound Of the gong they
began a series OF lightning passes and
as this wore on round after round.
where both men give and take blow
after blow. force became weaker.
1t is certain that Corbett got the bet
ter Of the bout in practically every
round. for he was the cleverer boxer
OF the two. hut Jackson when he did
get n blow over. hurt Corbett in pro-
portion TO his ability Of accepting pun
ishment more than Corbett's blows
hurt tho colored man. Jackson was
terribly punished.
In the sixty-Hrst round referee Hiram
Cook stopped the bout. He declared
that tho men could fight no longer
He reserved his decision until next
morning whom he ruled the bout no
contest, which simply meant that the
men would be compelled to tight the
battle over.
Senator Fair. of California. who
the statement that the colored boxer
suffered a dislocated shoulder and that
two OF his ribs were broken and one
OF his shoulder blades badly injured.
One OF Corbetts wrists was thought
to be broken. At the end Of the bout
both men were extremely weak
Corhett's friends were loud in their
claims that their man had the best
OF the nEht all throu.
And thus one OF the lonecs. and mos.
severe Nights under Marquis of Queens
bury rules was fought by masters of
the boxing game. who had few equals
and no superiSrs in the art OF self de-
fense-before or since.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24

lost but one game so far this season
and are tied for the premier houors
with a percentage Of 80.
To the ranks OF the Mechanical mon
Will be added stronger talent; it is cec-
tain that Babe Schupp or Skube as he
was Familiarity known while on the
Wire Mill team, will he the receiver
for the star twirler, Rosendahl of the
tradesmen, who has been selected to
shoot the fast ones over to the Rail-
readers. Herb Allen was also sup
posed to be seen in the Shops uniform
but 1T is stated that he will be unable
to get into today's game.
The Railroaders have also added
new players to their rosters. but Man
ager Stuart has not made his selection
as to the twirler he will send In
against the Mechanics 1t Is probable
that Hilton will be the hope of the
trainmen in putting the team on the
top of the heap in the Steel loop.
Both contests today carry every evil
dence OF giving the fans two fast and
classy games. Should the pitchers
show regular form 1t is certain that
the two ply fracas will result In
pitchers battles, and with faultless
support the ecores should be small.
The fans should witness the same
thrills and exciting plays that carried
the enthusiasm to such a high pitch
during last Sundays double header.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24
OLYMPIC TOURNEY
INFORMATION BUREAU

Geneva. July aS.-ArranFcments for
subsequent olympic games are expect
ed TO he greatly slmplified az result
OF the creation OF an olympic "fnfor-
ma ton Bureau" at the recent meeting
Of the Athletic Congress- here. The
bureau, to be reorganizcd avery four
years. viii he composed Of athletic Of
ficialB of tho country in which the fol-
lowing games are to he held
An executive committee, appointed
or the recommendation OF Baron Pierre
dc Couhertin. president Of the olympic
International committee, win start
work on october l. Godcfroy do
Blonay. switzerland. J $. Eds'rom.
Sweden. Marquis dc PollEnnc, France
and Dr. Jarkowsey. Czechoalovakia,
were nominated for the body.
Another committee. composed Of
Paul Eouraeau, France; Franz Toichsl
France and Allan Muir. Nh American
resident in Paris. under the direction
of County Clary, will harmonic the
decisions or the Paris Conrross In 1914
with the Complementary decisions
taken at Lausanne this year.
The olympic Alpine Advitory CONF
mitieN. at its recent session. voted TO
present an olympic prize for the most
remarkable Alpine achievement be-
tween Olympiada Tho award will he
made on tho basis ~ the sporting and
scientific character ot the feat and It's
usefulness to the world.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24

Consequently. the competition at Phila-
telphia should bring together tire
most notable entry. in It's world wide
representation. IN the history of
American Tennis.
This interest in the championship is
not confined to tho players by any
means. for Samuel NJ, Peacock. III
South 18th street. Philadelphia, who hns
charge of the advance sale for the
series tickets. report that clubs in and
near Philadelphia have already under
written largo blocks OF tickets. The
seating arrangements will he similar
to those at Forest Hills and about
0n0 spectators can he accommodated
1T Is important that everyone wish
ine series tickets make application
early" said Mr.. Pecock. because the
demand is brisk. We sim have plenty
OF seats available but with the an
proach or August IL Will be increasing
is difficult TO accommodate all who
wish to see these Matches
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24
CIV AND SHOPS MINES TIED FOR FIRST
IN STEEL LEAGUE-PLAY OFF TODAY
This Afternoons Contests On Parks Field Are Repe With neresTeams
Have Strengthened Lneups As Race For Positions ghtens-F
Game AT 13O Observation-Disclosures

should have been rewarded with a
victory over the bidders for the covet-
Ell position in the league today, but
six errors in his support was too great
handicap.
In the first contest this afternoon
the Wire Mil and the Rail Mil teams
will oppose each other; It should prove
to be stubborn game turnout the nine
innings before the winner will be de-
c!ded and a struggle tina. will hold the
fans in the usual lugn pitched en-
thusiasm witnessed during the past
double bills at the Steel League ball
park. Eherling will he the probable
choice of the Wire men with Lamb
held in reserve. while the cellar COM
bination will pin their faith on Mike
Barta to break their long losing
streak by duplicate OF his great per-
Torrance of July II against the Shops
nine. Five twirlers of good ability
are now on the Rail makers roster
and with the addition of Pannabaker,
Putkey and two other infielders the
tailenders of the Steel loop are eN-
pected to come to the front in the
near future.
When the Shops and C. & w. teams
take the field In the second game of
today's double header. both teams will
present their strongest line ups. The
game will be for the coveted first posi-
ton. The teams have won three and
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24

Breaking a three team tie for first
position in the Steel League during
last weeks twin bill at Parks Field,
today's double header will send the
two winning clubs on the field during
the second tilt in the deciding strug-
gle for the supremacy of the Steel
circuit.
The C. & w. and Shops mines are
tied for first place with a percentage
OF $50 and the struggle between tho
two rival combinations promises the
fans a bitter and close-fought con-
test. The Rail Mil and the Wire Mil
teams open the days hostilities in the
first game at 1880 o'clock. The pros
poets of this combat are that 1t will
hold the fans in that same high spirit
of enthusiasm that was manifested in
the grandstands during last Sundays
double header,
The triple tie for the leadership OF
the Steel loop was broken last week
wien the Wire pullers dropped their
contest to the c. & ~. crew and the
Shops team handed the Rail Makers
their fourth straight defeat this sea-
son-due to the faulty support behind
Barta's excellent pitching. The popu.
lar finger OF the Rail men held the
Mechanics to five scattered hits and
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24
WATER TOURNEY
IN HONOLULU

Honolulu, +. H, July 23.-Hawaiian
swimmers are planning to challenge
swimming champions of the rest of
International swimming Tournament to
be held in Honolulu next October
curing the sessions of the Press Con-
gress OF the World. according to
George d. tDad) Center. president of
the. Hawaiian Association Of the ANA
teur Athletic Union. The national
Amateur Athletic Union has been ask
ed to sanction the tournament
The 40 or more countries represented
In the Prese Congress will be invited
to send their best swimmers to
Hawaii. II the sanction ia received.
Outstanding features OF the meet,
as tentatively arranged will be the
two relay races, one OF 500 yards and
the other 1920 yards. IN which picked
teams of Hawaiisns compete win
picked teams from among all the visit
ing swimmers. In addition there Will
be regular swimming program COW
erlng all the usual distances.
FITTING n team OF Hawaiians against
practically the remainder of the world
ir the relays would appear TO be a
large contract for these ISLANDS. but
the list of possibilities for places en-
the Hawaiian team presents L strong
lineup. These include Duke Kaha-
nnmoku, worlds champion sprint
swimmer and Olympic winner mt
Stockholm and Antwerp. Pun and
Warren KcNoha, both world and
olympic champions: William Harris.
il. another world and Olympic win
ner: Ludy LANCER, stlll another globe
bcater and olympiad hero: Harold
tStubby) Kruger, sixth holder of
simiuar honors: Clarence Lane. for
mcr tito holder; John Kelii and
George Cunha. both prominent Haw-
allan swimmers.
Among the girls who would contest
for titles with such champions as
Ethelda Bleihtrey. Charlotte Boyle and
other mainland stars, would he Marie
chen Wehselau. who recently swan
Miss Bleihtrey to read heat in
80 yard race: Helen Moses, who was
member of the American olympic
team; Miss Estelle Cassidy. an Out
rigEcr club star OF Honolulu. and the
Kcliiplo sisters OF Hilo, both Island
champions.
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24

New York, July 23-The arrival or
tho Australasian and British Isles ten
mis- teams in this country has quicken
ed interest in the International tennis
carnival which will lead up to the
challenge round for the Davis cup at
Forest Hills. September 2.
The British-Australian match which
will be played at Pittsburg. Pa, on
August 4. 5 and virtually for the
championship of the British Empire,
is expected to be one of the highlights
of the international court series.
Although the famous Australian
names, Brookes and Patterson are
missing from the personnel, players
OF experience are included on the team
which is considered not unlikely to go
thru to the challenge round. Captain
Norman Beach. Joe Anderson, C. v.
Todd and ]. B. Hawks compose the
quartet.
d Beach and Todd represented Aus
tralasia in the match with New Zeal
and last winter when the Davis cup
team of the United States visited there
for the challenge round.
Beach. in the opinion OF the Ameri-
can team members Is not formidable
player. Captain Sam Hardy of the
American team saw him in action
against a player OF fair ability in
home that Beach would rank about
No. so in the United States.
Joe Anderson is believed by Norman
Brookes. the famous veteran. to hold
the greatest promise among the
younger players In Australia He Is
said to play an excellent all-around
game with more speed and power than
HE teammates In tho Davis cup
challenge round of 1919, he defeated
F. G. Lowe OF England In five sets,
feat that denotes much ability. c. V:
Todd is the youth who defeated Gerald
Patterson in the singles championship
Hawks, n left-handed boy of 90 is al
twist service md n ground stroke and
net game which is more than fair.
The English quartet, composed OF
Captain Maxwell Woosnam, r. q
Lowe. q. C. Neville Turnhull and j. p
Gilbert combines experience witt
youth. Lowe and Turnbull have play
ed In many international tournaments
Gilbert WAS selected only recently Il
replace Major Cecil Campbell.
Captain Woosnam, although com
parative newcomer in internationa
play. made his mark in the Olympic
competition at Antwerp last summe
gold medal in tho doubles tourns
ment. Previously. he won double!
with Turnbull at Eastbourne ant
Hythe In 1919 Hc also represented
Cambridge against Oxford In 1919
woosnam ia regarded as one OF
England's best ali-around athletes
He represented Cambridge in associn-
ton football and golf as we'll as In
tennis and has played for tho city OF
Pueblo chieftain. (Pueblo, Colo.) 1889-current, 1921-07-24
SPLIT SEASON IS
POPULAR IN MINORS

The split-a.sson has eecom. an es-
baseball. First introduced several years
ago as a sort OF last resort on the
part OF the maxnetes to put pep into
a groggy hague. the plan has been
found 80 successful that It has been
adopted this year by nearly dozen
~ the minor organizations. with the
indications that another season will
see Its further extension.
The split-season has been found es-
pecially desirable IN cases where
team has been making a runaway race
from the start of the season, gaining
"A lead over all Its opponents sufficient
to assure itself of the pennant when
the season is not much more than half
completed. But even where the pen
season has been found to increase the
interest of the fans and Get tho turn
stiles a-clicking faster.
The following liH. shows the leagues
which have split their season this year.
with the winners of the first half. who
will he called upon to play the winners
OF the second half at the close of the
season for the league championship;
League Winner
Western Association Chickasha
Texas IeaEne ..s....s.......Fort worth
Western Canada League ......Caleary
Pacific International League Yakima
Virginia League. Rocky Mount
Michigan-ontnrio LeaEuc....... London
Texas Oklahoma League ..........Paris
Mississippi state League. Greenwood
West Texas LenEus......a- .Swsetvster
Southwestern League Independence
Eastern Carolina League New Bern
Mid West League. Denver