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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17
Great Skill Demanded
in "R0ping" a Criminal
"CHADOWING," as detectives

"HHADOWlNG' as detec''Ves
term the stalking Of crin,-
inals and suspects, is compare
tively easy compared to "roping,'
Which demands a high degree of
skill IN impersonation.
By "roping" detectives mean
the process of ingratiating them
selres Wiih the men they are
hunting and then, as supposed
confederates, draw out the secrets
of some case, big or little.
1t Was by a remarkably clever
bit of "ropimg" that Gordon T.
McCarthy, special agent for the
American Rail'Oay Express Conn.,
pany, solred the mail t,7tcL; hold
up on Broad,cay, New York, one
of the most daring and sensa-
tional robbcries erer accomplished
IN the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17
Handled Delicate Cases
With Scotland Yard Men

In London he was assigned to several
delicate cases and he got an Inside
view" of Scotland Yards methods.
Many a device of the detectives art he
tucked away in his memory, ready to
bring them forth for use when the need
arose.
But wild horses. apparently. could
not get Mccarthy TO talk about that
part of his career. Perhaps he gained
overseas the knowledge that enabled
him to establish contact with "the
Count But Mccarthy calls that
achievement merely "a lucky break"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17

raining heavily. but the four men set
to work with picks and shovels.
Time seemed TO roll back to the
Swashbuckling days of sea rovers and
their buried treasures. AS he dug Nc
Carthy thought Of doubloons and pieces
of eight he had read about when u boy.
After ninety minutes of digging they
uncovered n box containing $500, 900
worth of securities. Most Of them were
identified as part of the mail truck
loot. Others were recognized as stolen
from several other postotfice robber-
ins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17

The three men now in the I'ombs are
not noviccs to prison life. Police rec
ords show that Chapman did
Stretches in Elmira and Sing Sing.
that Anderson served time in Joliet and
Auburn. and Lambert in the Black
wells Island Pcnltcntiary and Sing
Sing.
Chapman and Anderson are known
to the police Of London. Berlin. Paris
and Rome. Their records and the
rhillcd-st"ol nerve they have displayed
tim" and again only emphasize the
brilliant bit of work Mccarthy did in
having the steel cell doors clang on
them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17

TNllEN sec about them men who are
old and discourngcd and who have
been doing the same thing in the same
unintcrrStcd way for twenty or thirty
years, with little or no promotion. and
little laid up for old age.
And they forget utterly thar il is
because of such mcn-boCuuse they hay p
remained unintereStcd and bent oy-r
desks and because there are today and
always will br hundreds of thouSan,,.
"t such m"n-that the way 10 promo
lion for the Industrious and the am.
bilious is comparatively easy.
IF YOU could go back through the
- history 0f these desk hound mon
ynu would find that most Of them were
as Illtl" Interested in their work when
thCy began II aS they arc today.
brcAuSc they were not Interested in
II, they wcr" content 10 do Just enough
OF It To hold their jobs.
Companions and desk mates who wcr,
Interested showed their interest nv
working harder and by thinking harder
while they worked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17
Woman Narrowly Eseapes Death

Lifting n bottle Of what she Thought
u simple medicine" early yesterday. Mrs.
I"rrna I.anpe, ~ lgl Ritncr street
Swal lowed n quantity of iodine. She
awakened her huSbrnd, who summoned
the ambulance of the Methodist HOs-
pital. At the hospital the woman's lie
was saved ",'r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-17

gangs and trailed some of them through
several States"
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
A Repentant Voter
Colorado Springs Democrat

Colorado Springs Democrat
Down in Cofeyvile, Kansas poor devil known to the
peace officers Rat Heay pied guilty felony notwith-
standing the states attorney the point of entering
no proseque for lack of establishing the prisoners guilt When
the court consideration of the prisoners plea guilt
fenced him to two of hard labor Rats face turned
ahy Observing his frightened detected appearance the Judge
said Mr. Hea the crime to which you have just entered
plea of guilty indicates to that had repented life
wckeneSs and taking that consideration gave very
low sentence feel that have dealt harsh with you
and repent plea of guilty I'll permit withdraw the
and take your chances with jury" To this seemingly
kind offer, prompted doubessy by the Yuletide spirit
replied Judge Reed you do understand do
plain of the shorness the the contrary
about years counting allowance good
Under years shall be of prison
what frightened and makes enter this plea for enency
lease make the sentence at least three and when
out stand chance of getting job AS it is shall
be obliged to commit another which land back
the again and lose the opportunity of voting the Demo-
cratic ticket and thus correcting the great did Now
ember 9Th 1920 when voted the Republican the
most repent That's the sin wish to- and if you will
give q show, God helping me, will wipe OUT
At the end Of the touching appeal there wasn't the report
state, dry eye in the old Coeyvle With
ostened and trembling Judge Reed usually
stone bust of Caesar Augustus said in voice soft
Colorado rangers job Rat Heay stand up You have
all an example You are wise beyond your pe Rat Heay
you have chosen that good part which shall not be taken away
from YOU Sit down. Then turning to his clerk judge Reed
said Make il three years, Mr. Clerk and God have mercy
souls
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
The End is Not Yet

With signs of relief Republican Journals welcome The end
Of the NeMbcrry case But the end Just beginning In,
stead Of laying the ghost of corruption in Michigan the full
of partisan inamy of which the Republicans guilty,
just beginning TO be appreciated Few honest Americans
had really believed that Newberr would be seated fragrant
was the purchase of his Even aunch Republicans thot
the party would finally, respectable
records Of the fraud But its leaders could think of better way
than to Unctouy condemn the oense while promoting and
paronng and rewardng the offender They attempt per-
perate the hasty Joke the American public of asking
believe Newbery statement that he wholly and complete
ignorance of the spending of half million corrupt
Michigan electorate His party colleague, Senator Borah
stripped the hide pretense from such claims ably assisted
Walsh and Tramme and John Sharp Williams. Before the
next election the facts which the associated would pub
sh will be placed every freside in America and shall
whether the entire nation condones corruption does
Michigan and the Republican leaders at Washington.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
WALTER WILSON NOW AT
FTTZIMMONS GEN. HOSPITAL

Walter r. Wilson, son of Mrs. Jen-
ME NJ. Mason of Gunnison, is now
undergoing treatment at the Fitzim-
mons General Hospital, near Denver,
for gas injuries TO his lungs incurred
during the late war.
Walter and companion were
touring the enemy lines in plane dur
ing the war and were brought down
by a German shell. They managed
to glide into French territory, but in
crossing ravine on his way for re-
pairs Walter ran into some gas which
settles in the low levels. The gassed
portion of his lungs have become in
creasingly troublesome, as a result OF
which he decided to take treatment in
the big army hospital near Denver.
His address is Fitzsimmons Hospit-
al, Bunell. Colo, and line of greet
ing or friendly interest from his Gun
nison friends would no doubt be great
ly appreciated.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT AND DETERMINA-
TlON OF HEIRSHIP.

Estate of Valentine Ehret, Deceased.
No. 557.
Notice is hereby given that on the
goth day of February A. d. 1922, the
undersigned will present to the Coun-
ty Court of Gunnison County, Colora-
do, its accounts for final settlement
of administration of said estate, when
and where all persons in interest may
appear and object to them, if they so
desire
Notice is also hereby given that
application for the determination. of
heirship of said Valentine Ehret, de-
ceased has been made and that the
Court will on said date hereinbeforc
mentioned. or at any time to which
the hearing may be continued, pro-
|ceed to ascertain and determine wh6.
are the heirs of the said Valentine
Ehret, deceased, and as such entitled
to inherit any lands, tenements, here
ditaments or other property, real or
personal. constituting all or part of
the Estate of the said Valentine Ehret
deceased, and enter a Decree accord
|ingiy, at which hearing all persons
claiming to be heirs at law of said
deceased may appear and present
their proof.
TRE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
of Gunnison, Colorado, Administrator,
By J. J. MILLER,
Cashier.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

a tremendous lot Of ink being spilled the open
proposition Of Secretary Fall to again place the Forestry Bureau
udr the Department Of the Interior instead OF the Depart
Agriculture. Just observer looks as tho the ad-
Of al public lands might well be in the same de
pur'mpGt where land laws be uniform, where grazing
and of the Of must have grazing ees) are
vutab arranged and where details for homesteadng tim
desert claims mineral clans. and the like all ad-
nuuarred from department To be the bureautes
the ground that the preservation OF forests,
fostaun. conservation Of irrigation water and watershed
.r" agricultural problems. But the national forest
preserle except from
They seug the timber fast the Lord will let them.
They planted any timber worth mentioning the lG
their Their talk about conservation of
rgaon and watershed protection is mostly bunk All
Of which indicates that Secretary Fall may be Also
here Pinchot with prouou~C against he change.
which is additional proof that it is T.y4ably right
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
Rebekahs Install New
Officers Tuesday Eve,

Nashti Rebekah Lodge met Tues
day evening with a good attendance
Of members present. This lodge in
stalled its officers for the ensuing
year on January 3rd, but owing 10
the illness of the Noble Grand, that
officer was not installed until Tuesday
night. District Deputy President,
Miss Margaret Collins, assisted BY
Past Noble Grands, was installation
officer. The following are the offic-
crs for the term from January lst,
20 July lst, 1922:
Noble Grand, Emma Hards, who
was reelected TO this office; Vice
Grand. Jessie Hughe: Warden, Laura
Cooper: Conductor, Hannah Melon
aid: Inside Guard; Minnie Warbur-
ton; Outside Guard, Alice Lathrop;
Chaplain, Clara NJ. Herric; Junior
Past Noble Grand, Kate A. RAIDER, who
also holds the chair for another term.
Gertrude Osborne was elected secre-
tary for one year, Myra B. Collins,
Treasurer for one year; Margaret
OF these three being reelected. Miss
Katherine Lashbrook is Musician.
As a token of love and esteem, the
lodge presented Mrs. RAIDER with n
beautiful Past Noble Grand pin, Miss
Collins making the presentation
speech, Shich was pleasantly respond
ed TO by Mrs. RAIDER.
Vashti Rebekah Lodge No. I3 is in
a very happy and prosperous condi-
ton, having about $50 members, and
expects to initiate a class of ten
,bout Februo-y 7th-
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
Normal News

The College basketball squad left
yesterday FOR Lake City. where they
played the Lake City Regulars, a town
team, last night. The squad was ae-
companicd by u fve-piece orchestra.
which furnished the music for dance
after the game.
The Preliminary Announcement for
the Summer School viii be ready abou'
January 25th.
The Millsonian Literary Society
wIll entertain the kthcuian Literary
Society and Scholia at luncheon and
dance az Colorado Hall tomorrow aft
ernoon at 200 o'clock.
There are now five resident students
working toward their 4. NJ degree AZ
the College.
Letter. have been received by Miss
Eva Carpenter from Miss Marie I.
Hcnnes, Santa Barbara, Cal. and Mis-
Laura Warner, Riverside. Cal. former
faculty members at the Gunuison Nor;
NAL, who report that they are enjoy
ing their work and location.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Reed are locat-
ed ut Lafayette, Arkansas, where Ny.
Reed Is head Of the Department OF
Agriculture ut the Arkansss State
University. Mr. Reed was formerly
m the SCienCe apartment mere, anu
Mrs. Reed viii be remembered as Miss
Olive olander, dramatic teacher at
the Normal.
Misses McMurray and Olive Buck,
rs a part Of their course in Domestic
Science. served perfectly appointed
fiyc-cnurse dinner 10 Mrs Alberts,
Jorgensen. Misses Lucy Spicer, Eva
Carpenter and Anna Todd last Fri
day evening. under supervision of
Miss Steckelburg. Domestic Science
teacher Her ability in the depart
ment was aptly reflected In the work
of these two students.
President Quigley and DR.. H. I.
Manuel plan to attend the meeting of
the National Council of Normal School
presidents and principals, which is TO
held in Chicago next month.
Max Lee, former student at the
College. recently passed away at his
home in Olathe.
Prof. Helmeclce is still away from
school on account of the serious Ill
ness of his little daughter. Mrs. Cliff
ford Stone is meeting his classes
temporarily. Mrs. Stone was .unti!
last year on the staff of the Depart
ment of Foreign Languages at the
University of Colorado.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
Lyceum Number
Extraordinary
BARBARA MAUREI- MEZZO so
PRANO. SATURDAY. FEB 4

A var ago last October. Guunison
had the privilege Of hearing two OF
the Leading singers of the UnItei
States-Reed Miller and Nevada Van
Der Neer. but only few heard them.
They did not realize that anything
was about 10 happen. Those who were
lucky enough 10 give these great art
ists an audience have not forgotten
the treat they received; they are still
talking about il.
NoE again. Z singer OF internation-
Al reputation and worldwide fame =
coming 70 Gunnison. ARE YOU Co
ING TO BE THERE, OR WILL YOU
LII 1T SLIDE7
Single admissions, ONE DOLLAR.
Saason tickets for Wood, Maurel. and
the .hres other numbers-half tht
course-at half the priee-IWc
DOLLARS.
WHY NOT GET IN on THIS
AND HELP THE COURSE ALONG
FISANCIALLYg
There will be . heavy deficit unless
YOU become Interested TO the extent
u buying q ticket for yourself.
Tickets on Sale at II. II. Foggs
II the weather Is good, some Of ths
greater entertainments may be held
in the Normal School auditorium 20
give all a chance.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
d, w. Davis Passes
Away Last Sunday
Continued from first page

Continued from first page
fore his death, he was confined TO
his home with a severe attack
He was a staunch Democrat and in
1920 was a candidate for county COM
missioner from the third district at
the primary election
He is survived by his wife and two
stepehildren, John and Rachael Kane.
who reside in Gunnison-
The funeral was held Tuesday aft,
ternoon from the house, the Elks, Of
which deceased was a member, had
charge of the arrangements. Loca.
members Of the lodge carried out the
very impressive service of the order
f. O. Palmer acting as Exalted Ruler,
f. NJ. Nourse as Chaplain and the sub
ordinate positions being filled by
c. Martin, NJ. J. Schmitz and ]. ].
Miller. d. J. Lehan sang Face to
Face in an impressive manner. The
pallbearers were F. c. Martin, E. G.
Palmer, Jos, Metroz, G. T. Murray, H.
Crooks and Henry Mauer. The body
was shipped on Tuesday evenings
train, accompanied by Mrs. Davis and
her daughter, Miss Rachel Kane. In
terInent will take place at louisville,
where several relatives of the deceas-
ed reside.
Mr.. Davis and family have many
friends throughout the county and all
join in extending sympathy to the
bereaved ones. Mr.. Davis was u
kindly dispositioned man and will be
missed by his business associates as
well as personal friends.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
AGED MAN is ADJUDGED
INSANE. TAKEN TO ASYLUM

An aged, man named Lowellon Hall,
who for several years has been an
inmate of the county hospital, was
adjudged insane Monday and taken
to thH Pueblo asylum. Drs. Sanford
ard Hanson formed the lunacv COM
mission before Judge McDougal.
Undershefiff Lehan and Attorney
TetherinFton attended the INQUIRY.
Air. Hethsrington being appointed
n-uariia7 I'D litem for Hall. About all
that could be learned of Hall is that
he is some 20 years of age and was
born in Missouri.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
EDITOR SILLS TAKEN TO
HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT

Carlton Sills, editor of the Gunni-
son Republican, was taken suddenly
i'll Wednesday night with a recur-
renee of the acute appendicitis he suf-
fered some weeks ago. He was taken
east on Thursday nights train. ac-
companied by DR.. ]. P. McDonough
and his mother, Mrs. Helen Sills.
Word received this morning states
that Carlton made the pass in good
shape and went on to Alamosa TODAY.
where DR.. c. A. Davlin will perform
an operation. Mrs Carlton Sills was
operated on for appendicitis last Sat-
urday, and is doing exceptionally well.
DIR. McDonough returned this morn
ing tn Gunnison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
Golden Wedding of
GunnisOn Couple
(Continued from Firs, Pace,

born IN the state OF Illinois I'm, r.,.
TO Iowa IN their earlier years, John
W England and Miss Prudence /
Ballard were married AZ Charlton
Iowa, January Is. 1872. EleYeu ciiId,
ren were born 70 them. six Of whom,
are stu living. They are: Elmer
England, Ars. Cora Stewart. LEROY
England, Joe England. Mn. Lizzie
Aetcalf and Mrs. LEILA Harmon. Their
i've grandchildren are the two daught-
ers Of Mrs. wart-Norma and Nrs
Dlsklm Of Prescott. Arizona; the
children Of Hrs. Netcalf. LAWRENCE
and Marion. and the daughter OF
Mrs. Harmon Of GuuuiEou.
Nr. Eugland's mother Is sill living.
at the age of 81. and resides at tn.
old home in Charlton. Iowa
Mr. aud Mrs. England came 70 Colo
rado forty years ago, settling in
GUuTi-5u county thirty-segen YEAR
ago last s ptenber, since which time
they have been prominently Identified
with the hfc 0f our city. Like an our
early y-day citizens. they have had thei-
share Of the hardships incident with
pioneer life. They have seen Gunni-
son grow from a hamlet 70 the presen;
prosperous and thriving little city OF
the Western SLOPE. and ike all true
Nest"ruDrs, they have rej0ieed in Il
growth ard pro sperity, and now ir
their closing years, they rejoice that
they have remained among Us to see
the fuIlfiiment Of their hopes and be
lieis iH q land whose promise drew
them 30 many years ago.
Mr.. England was for many year
Denver & Rio Grande yardmaster a.
this point. until he had one foot badly
crushed in an accident some twenty
FIVE year ago. Bo,hd Mr.. Englan
and his wife ara the same age. sixty
eight, and are enjoying perfect health
The whole community hopes that they
may live 20 celebrate their diamond
anniversary.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
DELTA BLACKSMITH KICKED
BY MULE; RIBS BROKEN

Delta, Jan. ii:-Roy Bowen, the
popular blacksmith of Delta, is laid
on the shelf temporarily since an en-
counter with the business end Of a
mule Monday.
Roy had shod the brute and after
completing his work he gave him "A
little slap on the flank to make him
move over. He moved-doubling up
and letting his heels strike Roy in
the ribs just above the stomach, and
breaking three or four ribs.
The injured man is at his home, re-
covering from his experience.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
One On The Senator

CO0rvdO Springs Democrat
They told right stories Senator Sam Nicholson
the campaign In of these related that
being shown thru private art gallery When his host
brought the bluff old miner picture of the Coliseum Rome
asked what represented When told that it picture
of the Coliseum he replied That will be building when
they her finished We inclined to take this story il
ustrang junior senator's ignorance, with grain of salt
until read from interview which he Denver paper
Nicholson that will protect both producer
and consumer Had Sam desired to be exqusey stupid he
should have added and that will exclude all imports while pro-
ducng ample government thus compel
ling the foreign manufacturers to bear all taxes"
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
LOCAL RANGERS ATTEND
ING TELEPHONE COURSE

Federal Rangers Potter, Trickle and
Sprarlle Of the Gunnison National
Forest left Sunday for Salida, where
q course IN practical telephone is be-
ing given by II. z. Kyle, telephone
engineer. Of the district office al Den
yer. The course is destined to give
district rangers a thoro working know
ledge of telephone line construction
and maintenance work in order that
al forest service lines may be repair.
ed without unnecessary delay. The
course Is scheduled for a period Of 10
days. Rangers from adjoining for
csts are ia attendance.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
ArmOry at Monte Vista
Nearing Completion

Creede Candle:--
From Monte Vista comes the news
that Governor Shoup's state armory
is nearing completion and will be
ready for occupancy by February ! ),
Just what the occupants are to be is
not stated. There are state rangers,
prohibition sleuths, strike-breakers.
owls and bats, all in need of nicely
furnished howe at the expense of the
state. Then again il is possible that
the governor is not going into this
agreement
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

Congressman Taylor writes the
News Champion this week:
Il am delighted 10 be out Of the
hospital and back at the hotel with my
family again, and | am getting along
very nicely. | have not gotten back
10 work in the office yet, but am tax
ing an automobile ride every day and
walking quite bit, and the doctors
assure me that it will only be few
weeks now until Richard will be him
self again I hope that may see
you some time during the summer o.
early fall.'
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20
FRANKIE MURPHY DEFEATS
DOLORES COWBOY PADGETi

Dcnver:-Frankic Murphy, Denver
welterweight. was awarded the deci-
sion over Dolores Cowboy Padgett in
a fast twelye-round fightFriday night.
Neither OF the fighters showed much.
EyidentlyPadgett had been taking
them on too fast.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

The Agricultural Bloc" which worrying Republican party
m sar much equal joy Democrats. However.
lirwody suspect that If the Democrats IN power
headquarters the shoe would be the other
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

l,'a. I0 R.rod:- There much propaganda don't
know aa,.ti.r the russians toering titterng.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

Ir.a B.Itu:-What stunned those delegates probably.
r'r proposition to end by agreeing to scrap.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

EuoEIo Eog,o-Somc Nations show willingness TO dis
arr. If somebody Will lick their laighbOrs.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-20

~. ~. l"1ocoo.-N1oFe m0o0shi0e comes from is a
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-09
Edgar Brothers Are A
Part Of Imperial VaIley
Like Unto the Sunshine

-Four Men Who Came Here in the Beginning of Things and
Hare Catered to the Needs of Practical Folks As
Rapidly as Needs Hare DeUeloped
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-09

ng business houses bidding for your trade staihor
I'm u0rthy of your patronage Read e and profit by your
ing you half lUay in their announcements in these column
The Hayti herald., 1922-02-10

Nice sweet potatoes and green
cabbage, at Buckleys.