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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
DIES AT SONORA HOME
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Pioneer Was Associated
With Development
of West Texas.

Sonora, Tex, Feb. s.-Benjamin
Franklin Byrd, So, native of Missi,-
sippi, veteran of eight important bat.
ties of the Civil War, pioneer of Tom
Green county, and a member Of the
first board of commissioners Of Crockett
county, died in Sonora at , O'Clock Sun
day morning, February 4, after an ILL.,
ness of several months.
Burial was made in the Sonora GENE
terry Monday afternoon, the Masonic
order having charge of the services.
He is survived Dy his widow and
four children, Mrs. Matt karnes of
sonora; Mrs. ID. B. jackson of Van
Horn; Mrs. +. F. Friend of Ozona !:
and Mrs. A. f. Bellows Of San An
tonic. There are fourteen grandchil-
dren and two great grandchildren sur
viving.
Mr.. Byrd was born in AMT county,
Mississippi, June 8, 1S40. During his
infancy his family removed to Nachi-
toches. Miss, where he resided until be
was IL years old. From there be cane
to Texas. making Gonzales county bis
frs. home in the Lone Star State.
At the outbreak of the Civil War
he enlisted with the Eighth Cavalry. OF
the famous Terry Texas Rangers and
served in this division until nearly the
close of the conflict. He was active
with his company in the famous battles
of Shiloh, Murfreesborough, Chatta-
nooga, and five other important bat
ties. In the last battle in which he
was engaged he was wounded and as the
result taken prisoner and sent north. He
was held three months. At the end Of
the war he was released and returned
to Gonzales county.
From Gonzales county he went to
Polk county and it was here that he
met Miss Sarah Jane Foster, who be-
came his wife. They were married
February IL. 1867.
In 1885, the family came west and
was one of the pioneers of Tom Green
county, where Mr.. Byrd engaged in cat
tie raising. Two years later he moved
south, to the unorganized country which
was later named Crockett county. He
was active in securing the papers for
its organization. He served on its first
board Of commissioners.
In 1906 he retired from the ranchiny
business, selling his ranch in the south
part of Crockett county. He then
moved TO Ozona, where he resided until
last June, when he came to Sonora for
medical treatment. Death came after
an extended illness.
Decedent was descendent Of the
Byrd family Of Westover, Va. men
ton of which is to be found in the
early American history and literature.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

con, r,od;tv .lso tractors used bv farm.
ers
The Uouse hill nv Gable Of al nronoS.
ing m amend tbe General urinary eIec.
tion law so as 10 Eliminate tbe double.
urinary system which now obtains. was
made a sneciaI order in the House for
next Friday morning Mt 10 O'Clock. The
bin proposes a primary election system
by which the voter will he enabled n
vote for his first second third and
fourth choice and the candidates for mn
office under this bill would be declared
the nominee when he received ma.
ioritv Of the votes cast In This way. nc.
cording 70 Repr.sentatiye Gable. the
candidate receiTing the highest numher
of votes would he tbe nominee and al
the same time il would eliminate the
EXPENSE and troubIe Incidental 10 hold.
ing a second primary election as was
done LAST yeor and also at several nre.
yious state elections
Extend Absentee Voting Law.
During the afternoon session in the
Senate, Senator McMillin obtained the
final massage Of his hill extending the
absentee voting law TO Texans residing
outside of the state. There were also
passed finally series of three bills by
Davis of Dallas. authorizing certified
ton of questions 10 the supreme court
by courts of civil appeals, in cases
where conflicting decisions have been
rendered by such courts. The Strong
bill, prohibiting county commissioners
courts from issuing bonds on road funds
except for the current year. was also
passed finally.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Mrs. Emmy Dreiss

Mrs. Emmy Dreiss, G5 years old. died
"Wednesday morning at 3 :OJ O'Clock.
She is survived by her husband. Ed.
Dreiss. The funeral will be held Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock from 407
East Guenther street. corner of South
Alamo, Rev. $. A. Huston officiating.
Interment will be in the City Cemetery
No. , under the direction Of Porter
Loring, funeral director.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

In Pvt. Lafayette Braungardt, a new
ly enlisted man of the Twelfth Field
Artillery. the regiment gained an honor
soldier from the Third Division. Pri-
vate Braungardt has been decorated
for conspicuous gallantry in action, be-
ing awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross BY the United States and the
Croix de Guerre with palm, and the
Medaille Militaire by the French gov
eminent. Private Braungardt served
with Battery F, Tenth Field Artillery,
during the war. and participated in
the Champaign-Marne defensive, st.
Mihiel offensive and Meuse-Argonne
drive,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Upton kress, 40 years old, died al
n local hospital Tuesday morning at /
O'Clock. He was a native of Texas but
reside in Miami, Okla, and had been
IN San Antonio only one month. The
body was sent TO Miami Thursday
morning by Wilbert & Pelphrey. under
takers, and was accompanied by a
brother, Len Kress.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
FACES U. S. CHARGE
Fifth Soldier Arrested in Connection
With Altering Bank Notes.

Douglas ]. Hawkins, Battery F,
Fourth Field Artillery. was srraigned
before United States Commissioner X,
L. Edwards. Wednesday afternoon. on
the charge of conspiracy to alter anil
pass Federal Reserve bank notes. Pre-
liminary examination was waived and
bond was fixed at $500.
He is the fifth soldier arrested by
Secret Service Agent Ed Tyrrell in con.
nection with an alleged conspiracy here
to alter and pass Federal Reserve bank
notes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Hinton Still ON WAY.

Rio JaneiTO, Feb. S.-Lieutenant
Walter Hinton and his companion
aviators, flying the seaplane Sampaio
Correia II from New York to this
city, arrived Wednesday at Cape Frio,
only 125 miles from Rio Janeiro. They
plan to begin what probably will be the
last Of their flight this morning. A.. 1.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Hugo krischler.

Hugo krischler, go years old, died
Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock at a
local hospital. He was. native of
Germany but had resided in San An
tonic for the last 80 years. He was a
park. employe Of the city and worked
for a number of years on the Alamo
Plaza. He has no surviving relatives
in this country. The funeral will be
held from the chapel of the Riebe I'm
dertaking Company at 3 o'clock Fri
day, Rev. A. Wolff of st. Johns Luth-
eran Church officiating. Interment will
be in the New Lutheran Cemetery.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
OBITUARY
Samuel George Minus.

Samuel George Minus, 1J-year-old
SON of Maj. and Mrs. J. C. Minus, 10
Carson street, died Thursday morning
at 10 O'Clock. The funeral will be
held at . o'clock Friday, Rev. p. b.
Hill of the First Presbyterian church
officiating. Interment will be in the
National Cemetery.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

S. Davis. "a years old, died Tuesday.
He is survived by brother, Leon Davis.
TIL funeral was held Wednesday at IL
o'clock from the late residence, 10
South Leona street. Interment was in
the San Fernando Cemetery under the
direction of the Shelley Undertaking
Company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
DON'T WORRY OVER
WASH-DAY AND
THE WEATHER

We can handle your laundry quicker,
better and cheaper at our Modern Plant
than you can have it done at home.
See Saturday Evening Post, Feb'y
3rd, page 80 and phone Crockett 2SlS.
Ask for our Prim-Prest Service.
Ideal Laundry Co. (Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Capt, E, M, Smith.

Capt. z. NJ. Smith, 81 years old,
died Saturday at 8 80 o'clock. He is
survived by his widow. Mrs. f. NJ.
Smith. The funeral was held Tuesday
at . 80 o'clock from the chapel of the
Shelley Undertaking Company with full
military honors. lnterment was in the
National Cemetery,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

George o. Gootee, 33 years old. died
Sunday night at IL 40 o'clock. He is
survived by his father, George W.
Gootee. The funeral was held from the
psrlors of the Shelley Undertaking
Company Wednesday at $3.50 O'Clock,
The body was sent to Kowana, Okla,
wednesday night at 0 80 o'clock, over
the NJ, h. & T., for interment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Dance Given by the Herman Sons.
Mixed Chorus at Herman Sons Hall,
Saturday, February 10. Music by
Schuetze's Orchestra. Admission Soc.
-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Dancing Eagle Hall, Thur. Fri. Sat.
and Sun. Mrs. Krisch, Rain Bonw. 5.
-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Notice TO Public-P1umbers are now
charging 81 per hour fol repair work.
Our rate is S1.50 per hour. Open Shop
Plumbing Co.. Inc, Travis 1920 adv
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Music at the Acme Dancing Hall
every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Prize masked dance given by Liberty
Social Club. Sat. Feb. 10 at st. Albert's
Hall, corner Indianola and Wyoming
streets.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
BOOMING HOUsES-sALE
25% OFF $1,000

Ten-room rooming house, doing good
business, must sell account OF health
e2el5 E. Commerce St
FOR sALE-ROOMING HOUSE, EIGHT
rooms, well furnished, best location in
city For particulars apply 20 Mr.. James,
$50 Avenue C
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Barbecue and Roping Contest Sun.
day, Feb. II. IA miles on Culebra
Road.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Stabbed With Knife-City

Stabbed With Knife-City detectives
are seeking a negress who is alleged TO
have plunged knife into the left
shoulder Of Christine Hudspeth, negro
woman, when they met in the 500 block
East Commerce street, at $50 o'clock
Wednesday night. The Hudspeth wom-
an was. taken to the Robert Il. Green
Memorial hospital by the police for
treatment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Lincoln Birthday Dance, Casino Hall
2O2 Market ST., Monday, February 10.
A good time for all. Committee, bod
and Perry. (Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Hagy & McCollum. Undertakes.
Quick ambulance service. Crockett 104.
Lady assistant at all hours.-(Adv.l
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Dancing at Parker's every night ex.
cept Monday and Wednesday. Carl's
Original Five. (Ady.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

We buy or take in trade your old
gold, silver, diamonds and old coins.
Alamo Jewellery Co.. 315 Alamo Plaza -
lAdv.J
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Better Printing at Popular Prices
Dullnig's, Crockett 1888. --(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
APARTMENT H0UsES-sALE

FOR sALE-BEsT BUY IN CITY APART
ment house, nets l. per cent, reasonable
terms large lot. servants houses ga
RACES, all improvement. located SIS West
Poplar. Call d. Gotiieb, Crockett sel5,
for anpointrnent.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Make your own plumbing repairs. We
will sell you the supplies. Open Shop
Plumbing Co, Inc, EOS Losoya ST.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Los Angeles. Tex. will he opened 10
the public on Tuesday, February IS. See
Bishop Land Company's full page ad in
Sundays Light. (Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Who's a block from high pricesT
Riebe Jewelry Store, SOC Main Ave-
(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Oak Chunks, 5000 a cord. Mesquite
chunks. $3.50 a cord, delivered. Phone
CIR. 1910. (Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Lost His Car-B. Martinez, TO1
South Leona street, parked car in
the 300 block Saunders avenue, We'd
nesday night. When he returned early
Thursday morning, it had disappeared.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Ton.Arabia, the ideal laxative for
colds.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Grabs Diamond and Runs-Wbi,

looking over tray of rings, after hav-
ing announced his intention of making
a purchase, negro is reported to have
stolen diamond ring, valued at $3.50,
from the Droomgoole Brothers jewelry
store, 115 Soledad street, Wednesday
afternoon. The theft was reported to
city detectives.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Buy Hoover Cleaners from author
lied factory agents. Kirkwood and
Wharton. Crockett Cal. (Adv.D
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
SPECIAL. NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTICE.
The regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the San Antonio & Arkansas Pass
Railway Company will be held at the COM
panys office, room 1888 Bedell Building
san Antonio, Texas, at 10 o'clock a. m,
Wednesday. March Z. 1923. and the regular
annual meeting of the directors will be
held at the same place and on the same
date Immediately after the adjournment Of
the stockholders meeting.
PAUL FRIESEN. Secretary.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

Plumbing and Electric Work-Kirk.
wood & Wharton. Crockett CAL. adv
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

|LAND PARK HOME. SIX ROOMS,
las sewer. lights, garage. con-
IT'S sclool. church. car line, small
payment. balance like rent. knight,
Crockett asa.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Highland Park Home

colonial bungalow. having five
and breakfast nook: every con-
Ice: oak floors: fireplace: automatic
heater, cement walks and driveway:
p: lawn and shrubbery planted. This
|idenl home and cannot be dupllcated
be price we ask. Price s4950. $500
balance $50 per month X. G. Thor
fhe Home Builder. 500 City National
Bldg. CT. 54t5.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICES

THE SAN ANTONIO & ARKANSAS PASS
Railway Company will sell to the high
est bidder at 10 o'clock a. m. March /,
1923, at its freight depot. San Antonio.
Texas, one case of cigars. weight ia
pounds, shipped by Julius EloTfein from
Perth Amboy. n. J.. Oct. 6. 1892. con-
signed to Thompson Bros. & Price. San
Antonio. Texas. unless all freight and stor-
age charges and the cost of this ad are
paid on or before that date.
L. W. BRANNON.
Agent.
FRED E. JONES,
Freight Claim Agent.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
A REAL BARGAIN

rher leaving state: two-story, ll-room,
$3.50, River Ave. district, close in,
y rooms with bathroom downstairs,
rooms with bathroom and sleeping
upstairs, newly papered, vanished
Ioainted inside and outside. No agents.
ri ss2 Grayson st. Crockett 1891.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
Furnished
Bungalow
Sacrifice

Consists OF living. dining, kitchen,
| e bedroom and screened-in sleep
8 porch. three-piece bath. all COM
etely furnished, the owner is COM
He'd TO leave city this week are
lling TO take big loss, and have
hde us a knockout price at $3.50,
| 30 cash. balance S35 ner month.
VIM. BEUHLER
Is Gunter Bldg. Travis $50.
BEAUTIFUL sIN-ROOM HOUSE.
oak floors throughout. on paved
500 block Kayton Ave. Highland
at a bargain on easy terms. Call
bn 3e1s or call at 712 Kayton Ave.
TRADE MY EQUITY OF $500 IN
tty slx-room bungalow in Highland
on corner lot 57x15o. three garages
uthouses. built only eight months. for
seven-room place. close-in, must he
lot. will pay difference. Mission
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS

LET ME DO YOUR BUILDING. LEVEL
ing and repairing. new homes built all
kinds carpenter work done, reasonable
prices. Travis 2s46.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08

GENERAL CONTRACTOR-ALL KINDS
repair work, cabinet work; let me give
you an estimate; no Job too small. Travis
6q7e
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-08
WANTED To RENT
HOUSES FUh SALE

MODERN FIvE-RoOM BUNGALOW.
hardwood floors, attractive and conven-
lat built-ins, hot and cold water, dandy
rage, all brand new, and of the finest
aterials. anyone looking for an ideal
me will be well repaid by investigating.
II or come. 401 Warwick Blvd, Mission
loo
Evening star., 1923-04-07
SOUTH PROVES BOXERS PARADISE:
HOW HE BEAT A BANKRUPT CLUB
oV JACK 8RlTToN
aeeo' OF 500 S,6ars-

ENHANCES of seemed bring breaks
for and in the fall of 1908 decided that needed change
~ rather it decided for
midst thought game
hit running quite and doing my
training at night and started to back
having trouble getting work and finally went to one of the
they you" he
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who ss on @ Ms % oisan e I come % down y so s
aa ssns Soe
Most Of my work % @ @ aEhns time with s sown snd
neseslns & a S eapeens ] s a' 'sV nara 00o'' however " many
::
n
Get Even
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and he sent the & chief Of kP Bose % 1oun dead w1
ns 10 ssss ase ss good s ss ss
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night aSe be adsd ssy 10 nsA " s anu
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: :1s
800 Seatit
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and os @ fsaE @ 'y % W s s SR s5H s that time
no Sa o ss
ss mother e OF aS my % feur % lIae ~ ~ became " ~ anu
over Ny @ y BY @ ss sha ss n.
associated with Dan Morgan who
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Evening star., 1923-04-07
HUNTER AND RICHARDS
WIN PAIRED; NOW FACE

NEW YORK. April 7.-vincent
Richards and Francis T. Hunter COM
bined tennis forces in winning one
national indoor championship at the
7th Regiment armory yesterday. To-
day they play not as partners, but as
opponents IN another title match. the
final of the singIea
BY all odds the most sparkling play
of the week marked the program that
narrowed the singles field to Rich
ards and Hunter and that ended In
q defeat Of the doubles winners OF
last year, s. Howard Voshell and
Frank T. Anderson, 6-3, rs, Is.
There was not one OF the quartet
Of singles and doubles contenders
tennis pitch. Every ono opened the
speed throttle wide and played with
a zest that not only raised the stand
large gallery. In both singles and
doubles there were sustained rallies,
sensational reooveries and brilliant
placements that even the uninitiated
among the gathering could not help
but appreciate.
giles final at the expense OF Voshell,
1917 and 1918 indoor champion, 81,
6-1. At the same time Hunter dis
posed OF Anderson; whom he deprived
Of tho title In last years tournament.
Hunter did not clinch his victory In
straight sets, but tho decistyenees
with which he placed the final div1-
sion Of play to his credit left no,
further room for argument He won
at 6-4, 4-6, 6-1.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE
HAS 62-CAME SCHEDULE

Organization OF the Departmental
League was completed yesterday.
when l. P. Cook was elected vice
president and @. c. Elder secretary
and treasurer. Six teams will COM
pose the circuit, Treasury, Navy. Bu-
reau Of Engraving. Naval Hospital.
Agriculture and Government Printers.
Sixty-two games have been listed
for the season. which will open April
%. with Navy and Naval Hospital
clashinR on the White Lot. Regular
day. except Saturday. starting at 8
o'clock. Postponements will be played
on Saturdays.
Here Is the complete schedule;
April e. Navy W. Naval Hospttak. q; 1u-
v. o. TTas1; e. NV M Il ns
printsss vs.. Naval Eo.pis.l. w.
Eas1.,a. M1S H.' .i Hs:ps. j. rass1s sa:9s W
ing; 2, Naval Ho.Pital "; Trs.sury; 9, Navy
turs;. 10, Bure.u Of EnsravinE. W: Printers,
P!s A'Y is = As5seS.s r5ss,: 5s1:.u e =
y Ess1sVins: 81. Naval Hospital y.. pnnssrsi
ss,ss OF Es.1G E S,Zy s' MAJ Hssal. HS.Rs w.
pr!nter.; as. Bureau Of Ensr.y{n. "; H.vyi
VI. May. 80, holiday 81. Agriculture ~.
June i. Printers vs: Bureau Of E.s1-uas;
10. rre.sury. vs.. Astoultur.i, ls. Navy ".
s.. 1si%euitprs; % 81. Printers ". Trsesar1: q.
Navy W.; AsricultuIe; as. Bureau Of En<,.y-
pital; 81. Navy VI. Treasury. as: Bureau Of
Engraving W. Naval Hospital; 20. Printers
July Q Navy VI. Bureau Of Engraving; 9.
Naval Hospital We. Treasury; 4, holiday; b.
Navy vs.. Printer: g. Naval Hospital vs.
Agriculture. o. Bureau Of Ensravins rs.
Printersj 10. Agriculture VI. Treasury; IL,
N,v.l Hospital v.. Navy; Y. Asrcul.urs ".
Bureau Of Engravin{; Is, Treasury, W. Print
Tre..wy u. Bureau Of Easr.vins: is.
Naval Hospital W: Prtnteri ls.. Treas
Bureau Of Easr.v.ne; q, AsI.eul.Sre vs..
Printers; -, Bureau W. Navyi Is. Treasury
81. Agriculture VI. Naval Hosgitali 80. Print
Agriculture.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
LOCAL COLLEGE MINES
END BUSY WEEK TODAY

Resting on their laurels Of clever
performances in games earlier In the
week, Georgetown and Catholic Uni
versity base ball squads will hold a
light workout today. Only two local
colleges figure in contests this after
noon. Maryland Is meeting Buffalo
Internationals at Anderson. S. c.. to
end its trip, while Gallaudet is visit
ing st. Johns at Annapolis. Md
It was a tough game that Catholic
University lost to Vermont yester-
day. A ninth-inning rally gave the
Granite State outfit the margin az
to q Young walked, Duoas sacrt-
fced, Ready singled and Durgfn's fly
was missed by Denault for the win
ming runs. In the last half OF the
ninth the Brooklanders loaded tha
bases, but failed to deliver the neces-
sary punch. May pitched excellent
bali for Moran's proteges
Gallaudet has a hard fight on it's
hands today IL the game St Johns
played yesterday with Fordham can
be taken as an example. The An
napolis men won, to 4.
Maryland bowed to South Carolina
yesterday in a ten-inning struggle,
4 to 3.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
100000 FOR DEMPSEY
f. He MEETS GIBBONS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE,. April Jack Demp-
sey. world champion heavyweight
pugilist. has been made a bona flde
offer Of 100000 to meet Tommy Glib.
bons OF st. Paul. In a ifteen-round
bout to a decision at Shelby. Mont.
on July 4. according to Mike Collins
Minneapolis boxing promoter. and
Eddie Kane. Gibobns' manager. who
are In Milwaukee.
According to Collins. $3.50. 900 is al
ready in a bank in Montana Demp-
sey has been informed. Collins said.
that $4,000 will be turned over to
him upon his signature on the art!-
cies: another $4,000 will be deposit
ed in a Montana bank to be paid
Dempsey In case the fight does not
go through. and that the champion
would be paid 100000 twenty-four
hours prior to his entering the ring
for the contest
Jack KearnS DempSey's manager.
has asked Collins to grant him a few
days to consider the proposition. ac-
cording to the promoter. IF Demp-
sey really wants to fight. here Is his
opportunity" Collins said. He either
wifi havo To accept this offer or else
crawl in his SHE'LL" tho promoter
added.