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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
ROBERTS TEAM BEATS
GUNNERS WITH EASE

The W. F. Roberts team has no
trouble turning back the Seaman
Gunners. to g. Bernard Bonn.
the Roberts pitcher, had things all
his way. Hudson and Reith were
the heavy stickers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Shamrocks Meet.

The Shamrocks will meet Friday
to make final preparations for
their campaign in the city series.
The Harps are booked for a game
at Fredericksburg, Va. on July 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
BIG BLOW OFF IS NEAR
IN SHELBY CAMP
~ WARREM u RR11pYM.

SHELBY Mont 27Sheby the city Of Tents rnoscu.es
and mud is win Be
all
the third 100000 due Jack
BY nghtfa the worlds heavyweight championship contest sed
for July Fourth between Jack
down IN fight history the greatest bust Of all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Picks Long Branch.

Luis Angel F'irpo has selected
long Branch, N. IL. as his camp
There he will train for his clash
with Jess Willard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27

experimenting. At odd moments
President Griffith has picked up
players, but they did not remain
in this vicinity long. Grier Viii
berforce Friday is the only new
conner still around with much hope
of sticking.
Pink Hargrave, used merely as
a hitter in pinches, was snagged
up in New haven as a catcher.
He has yet to blossom as a re-
ceiver with the Washington club.
That is one experiment, though,
possible for Manager Bush to try.
He might stick in the red-haired
lad now and then and see how he
performs in his rightful place, be-
hind the bat.
No-and probably Hargrave
agrees with us, too-we fail to
enthuse over the idea of seeing
Pink performing in the garden.
He's a catcher, not an outfielder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Who Will Win
| The. BigScrap?
Opinions from the Sport World
on the Dempsey Gibbons Go.
copyright. 1928, by Cosmopolitan
| News Service.l

- " ..H
Charlie Cook, manager of
Floyd johnson, New York City:
Jack Dempsey, in six rounds
at most.
1.-THE champion is too strong,
too fast and too hard a puncher
for it to be otherwise, for Glib
bons isn't SO good at receiving.
That's especially true of a man.
who can punch harder than he
can.
Gibbons is a great boxer
with a man he can hit any time
he likes. But otherwise he
isn't so good, and loses his
head, while Dempsey is just
the opposite, keeping cool,
moving fast and punching all
the time.
Bill Brennan, heavyweight
boxer, twice knocked out by
Dempsey: "Jack Dempsey. He,
will win in three rounds"
Panama Joe Cans, negro
middleweight boxer: "Jack
Dempsey will win. It will take
about seven rounds. / have
boxed with Dempsey and know
he has a terrific punch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27

EVEN II tue money III PAID, or AT
least guaranteed today, to be ready
for Kearns when Ii becomes due,
on July 2, 1t is difficult to- see how
the show can be operated at a
profit. All that Shelby can do now
is go through with the, affair, take
its loss and receive credit for being
the home Of q lot Of game losers.
That Shelby realizes It's predica,
ment is evident even from casual
stroll through the muddy streets.
week ago. have gone broke and
shut up shop Hundreds nave left
the town eyen the mosquitoes are
slowly. starving to DEATH.
The popuIatiOH; according to q
newspaper man who makes his resi-
dence here, Is smaller today than
1t was six weeks ago. One OF the
principal cafe owners bars aimed
with an outrof-town writer TO give
him $3.50 in order to tide him over
until more hungry visitors than
were then lin evidence would ar
rive to save the business. In re-
turn for the $3.50 the cafe man
would lend the newspa per man his
Marrnon car for the length OF hts
stay in shelby. 81
dance halls are closed, the few
beer joints and other places where
the thirsty ones might ret 3 nip
or two have been clamlp0d closed
by the 8tate authorities In Great
/ Falls, though, it Is possible to
secure almost any kind Of liquor
BY the simple fOF1naifty Of ringing
for the bellbOy and paving the
market price.
Shelby, where men are supposed
to be men and where wide open"
was the tip to prospective visitors.
everything that savors Of excite
ment has been closed, pad1ocked
and in some cases the owners have
been. jailed. What the naisInanage,
ment OF the fight itself failed to
accomplish in stopping the onward
march OF the newest boom town,
rhe State authorities took care Of.
SheIby's only chance to come
through lies IN the willingness Of
the Great Northern railway off.
cials or some other kindly disposed
persons to put up the third 500 900
and do it today
There is no one connected with
the fight itself in. any capacity who
will tell definitely what the outlook
Isl At fight headquarters no one
could be found yesterday when the
certified checks for tickets were
due, to tell how much money had
been secured. Two of che prtn-
cipals in the fight promotion took
lit on the run when a group OF
newspaper men approached them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27

AMERICAN LEAUUE.
STANDING OF the Clubs.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
PLEASANT DOINGS AT
ROTARY LUNCHEON

Two talks along the line OF Rotary
Education featured the club luncheon
Monday, Clyde Martin speaking on
Reasons for restricting membership
by classification" and Frank Keenan,
on worth while activities of other
clubs"
Miss Phillys Gordon of Montrose,
was present and rendered a beautiful
flute solo, being accompanied by Miss
Alma Boyer. Responding to an encore,
she played a duet with Prof Damson
the flute and violin making sweet
music.
Rotarian Albert Hunt of Dallas,
Texas, was present and spoke briefly
He is in the retail cigar business at
Dallas, but is moving to Colorado.
c. l.. Stone and +. G. Palmer hav-
ing celebrated birthdays during the
week, emblem pins were presented on
behalf of the club, Jos. McDermott
making the presentation speech. DR.
Sullivan reported n recent meeting at
Montrose which he attended. John
Steele gave a brief review Of recent
magazine article on "Why Mer
Strike" He disagreed quite sharply
with certain theories advanced by the
author and told why. Nibs Lash.
brook and c. L. Stone were called up
on to tell how they happened To take
up their present lines of business.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
Tuenty Years
Ago
Should aud acquaintance be
forgot.
And never brought to mini

George Berg started for Chicago to
remain for the winter.
The Pittser family WAS rejoicing
over the arrival of n tiny baby girl.
The Defiance Gold Mining Co. was
formed TO operate the Boss and othe,
properties OF Wealthy mountain
Mrs. A. Hartman was enjoying 8
visit from her sister. Mrs. Duncan
her husband and daughter of Moberly
Mo.
The Methodist parsonage was being
beautified and rejuvenated by a new
shingle roof, porches and a coat oi
paint.
viii and Minnie Decker sold theil
interest in the Elk Mountain Pilot I,
Fred Songer, tho S. c. Robinson re
tanned actual ownership.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Whipp pleas
antly entertained ut their home OF
Main street at euchre party which
followed n seven o'clock dinner.
The Woodmen of the World wer,
repairing the lower floor in theii
frame building ON Upper Main and ex
pected to rent the remodelled room
as living apartments.
A Halloween party was given b,
the /. Z. l. w. organization, which wa!
alleged to be composed of the prettes
most charming young ladies in th'
Town of Gunnison. The party wa!
given in Masonic hail, and Gunnisoi
bachelors were shown wonderful
time.
Boys of the Central school went OF
a strike because the school board die
not see its way clear to give then
holiday. The Board planned to de
clare holiday for the Friday follow
ing Thanksgiving, but the boys tool
matters in their own hands, and as
result were indefinitely suspended.
A Gunnison County Sunday Schoo
convention was held at the Presbyteri
an church. Rev J. C. Carmen, super
intendent of the Colorado s. s. Assn.
and Mrs. J. A. Walker, president O
the primary department were presen
and gave interesting addresses an
valuable hints on different phases o
Sunday School work
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
MILLER'S FASHION SHOW
MAKES A BIG HIT

The Fashion Show that was staged
by S. J. Miller and Son Friday after
noon was a hit in every sense of the
word. The line displayed was the
Madam Rinould dresses that were
brought here by their representative,
Jerry Joseph The girls that acted
rs models proved to be very we'll a
dapted to the art of being manikins
and were very beautiful in the sea-
sons latest styles. Afternoon frocks
of velvet of vivid colors and evening
dresses were shown off to the best
advantage. Misses Katherine Gard
ner. Mary Grafton, Thelma Saville,
Effie Watson, Louise Casson, and
Lamorah Anderson were models for
this line. The younger set was also
given an idea what was the proper
thing for winter wear when little
Shirley Stone. Evelyn Winslow and
John Yoklavieh displayed the latest
things in Jack Tar Toys. Miller's or
chestra furnished music during the
entire program.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
REGULAR MEETING HELD
OF GUN. WOMAN'S CLUB

The Gunnison Woman's Club met
Tuesday with Mrs. John Whipp at
the home of her father, Andrew Bray.
As Mrs. Whip was unexpectedly
called to Delta where Mr.. Bray has
gone to have treatment. for his eyes,
Miss Luella and Mrs. Louis johnson
acted as hostesses.
After the discussion of current
events, Mrs. Clifford Stone gave an
exceedingly interesting talk upon the
subject, 1.-THE Value Of Color in the
Interior Decoration" This was fol-
lowed by an equally instructive talk
by Mrs. Ross Blackstock, upon the
subject assigned her, "Symmetry,
balance and movement In our home
furnishings" Each lady proved that
she was master Of her subject, and
the practical illustrations Of the many
principles involved held the closest
attention.
A general discussion led by Mrs.
Ernest Miller and Mrs. OLeary brot
out many interesting phases Of each
subject.
Mrs. Dolly Doyle was the leader for
the afternoon and Miss Luella John
made a very clever critics report.
At four fifteen, the club adjourned to
meet Nov. 10 with Mrs. and Miss
johnson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
TEACHER HAS NOSE BROKEN
Olathe Criterion:-

Miss Mildred Hutchins, daughter of
z. A. Hutchins of East mesa. met with
a painful accident on Wednesday of
last week She is teacher in. the
Montrose schools and started IN a
car. with other teachers to Grand
Junction to attend the teachers con.
ventiOn.
Rev. B. F. Ross of Montrose was
driving. Not far from Montrose the
car struck raised culvert with such
force that Miss Hutchins and another
teacher with her in the tonneau
were thrown forward striking face and
chest on the back Of the front seat
Miss Hutchins' nose was broken and
both girls were bruised about the
chest and shoulders. Not realizing
the extent of their injuries they went
on to the Junction. Miss Hutchins
consulted a doctor and the next day
came back on the train and is nursing
her injuries at her fathers home.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
SERVICE SHEET FOR WOMEN

An innovation in Extension Ser
vice is the new service sheet for wo-
men published by Colorado Agricul-
tural College, scheduled to make its
initial appearance about the last Of
October. The title is Seasonal Sug-
gestions" and the subject matter is
to consist of information on clothing
and house furnishings. While it does
not purport to be fashion" sheet II
nevertheless gives up-to-date news or
various garments and hats.
II you are interested send to ths
Extension Service at Colorado Agri.
cultural College and ask for copy
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
KEEP FIT NATURES WAY
EAT APPLES EVERY DAY

Extension Service, Colorado Agricul-
tural College
Nature has lavished deliciousness
and beauty, purity and health on
apples, her king of fruits.
Nature has made apples plentiful
so that they may be economical and
fresh the year round.
Nature has made them pleasant ia
the taste 50 that everyone would eat
them and keep fit
Take advantage of natures bounty.
Keep apples on hand at all times.
Eat apples and aid one OF Colo
radios big industries.
National Apple Week, October 81
November 2.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Ames enter
tanned friends at n dinner Wednesday
evening in honor of their twenty-third
wedding anniversary. Among the
guests noted were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
keenan,, Mrs. Trevarthen and little
daughter. Chas. Ames and Judge f.
M. Nourse.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Owing TO the great number of
candidates wishing TO try out for the
Mask and Wig club, it will be neces-
sary TO have preliminary try-outs.
Out Of the forty-five that will be in
the preliminaries, twenty-four will be
chosen for the regular try-out plays.
There is vacancies in the club for
about fifteen new members
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

The Episcopalian Guild Halloween
dance that was given Friday proved
TO be success. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated in festive orange and
black, and punch was served by the
ladies of the guild. Quite a large
crowd attended while excellent music
was furnished by Miller's De Luxe
orchestra.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

The eolsmss of the -WoMax,s Page"
are open to all our lady readers, Uho
are tnrited to contribute anything in the
,coy of interesting nesCs, household er-
peTIe'sccs that may help Others, cooking
recipes, club and social doin0s, and any
good original story that we can use.
Let's get together and make this page
the very best part of the paper.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Some forty enjoyed the pot luck
cafeteria supper Of the Adult Bible
Class Of the Community church which
was held Monday evening in the Sun
day School room of the church.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

The Atalata Dancing Club gave one
of their usual dances Saturday even
ing which was largely attended by
the student body and a jolly time was
had.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Charles Blanchard and family will
locate for the winter in the Eastman
house which has been recently vacated
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Peterson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mrs. Jos. Rowland was hostess to a
very enjoyable waffle party at Il
Veta Wednesday morning at eight
o'clock.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02
SOCIAL EVENTS

The evening Card club composed Of
ladies and gentlemen was entertained
"Wednesday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs II. p. Ferguson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mrs. Kate RAIDER returned home
Wednesday morning from q two
weeks vacation in Denver and other
points.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mrs. Chas. Eilebrecht was instru-
mental in arranging surprise Stag
party for her husbands birthday on
Thursday evening.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

The Community Ladies' Aid met
Wednesday afternoon and spent their
time tacking quilts.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mrs. Verne Mauer enjoyed a short
visit from her aunt, Mrs. Newman
Of Salida, last week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mrs. E. A. Foster who has been i'll
for some time, is improving nicely and
hopes to be out among US soon.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

Mrs. George Damson entertained
lthe Monday evening bridge club at her
home this week. The day has been
J changed to the Tuesday eSeh1ng cltb.
Gunnison news-champion., 1923-11-02

High pile fabrics nave luxurious
quality that charms the eye, and q
light warm. soft touch that endears
them TO their vearers. They appear
In many variations. In the new costs
for winter. almost always &C.
companied by. collar and cuffs, and
sometimes trimmings. Of fur. A rich
exampie Is pictured In DARK brown
with fox collar iazd cum. II fastens
rtfh . handsope clasp rand u lined
with plain crepe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20
CHILDREN SUE
AGED FARMER

KANSAS CITY. Mo. July To-
Frederick Lesser. agcd farmer to.
day sketchod the story OF his life.
characterizing 4, as "a tragedy Of
ftllal inEratitude"
Lesser. who is Sc years old. says
that two OF his daughters. one 50
and the other 81. have filed against
him in court here a suit Tor ssi, 300
20 colNct hack pay they say Is
due them for work done on the
farm
Lesser says BY hard work and
saving since boyhood he is worth
ssso.o0o. but that his daughters
have dispossessed him.
The aged man declares he has
done ''everything possible for tho
two girls" and that they have re.
paid him by taking from him every.
thing he has made and "sued him
FOR more in the bargain"
Living alone in his huge house
herr. practically bare Of furniture.
the old man Is trying 10 overcome
the bitterness Of tho present with
memories OF the past when he
could lick any hired nan on the
place
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20
DOCTORS ENJOY
WATER SPORTS
200 Attend Dinner and
Yacht Club Program

FolioN ing four days OF medical lee.
lures 200 visiting doctors attending
tho seventh annual medical lecture
course. belng conducted under the
auspices OF the university extension
service. cast aside their stethoscopes
and operated on chicken a Ia king
ana fruit cocktails az their play
dinner AZ the Seattle Yacht club
THURSDAY night.
n was estimated that - gallons
Of lake water was swallowed by med
icos who donncd bathing suits Tor a
swim. A canoe war and bah game
between the surgeons and the med
teal men were features OF tho ath.
'letic carnival held afterwards
A moonlight trip was taken around
lake washington after the athletic
carnival.
Or. a. O. Loo. assisted by nr VIII
lam Cook. both OF tho King County
Medical society. staged the dinner
and completed arrangements for the
excursion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20

sympathy with the American nation.
al prohibition policy
la the bahamas alone the 1899
lmportations exceeded the 1919 Zig
ures by i,ieAsa6 gallona. Into
Cuba tho imports mounted by sac.
600 gallons Imports TO Canada av.
oragu approximately 1909, 600 gal.
Ions per year from the United
Kingdom. No statistics are avail.
able on tho amount OF liquor HmuE.
Sled directly from England and the
Continent into tho United States. FOR
rumFunninE ships, naturally. do not
clear for America.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20
WILL LAUNCH
POWER FIGHT

a definite program to bring about
state ownership and DEVELOPMENT OF
hydro-eiec;rio power in Washington
was begun Thursday nisht by tho
Public Ownership ieague Of Seattle
which met and elected officers for
the coming year.
Councilman Oliver T. Erickson
was chosen presideit. w. D. Lane.
former legislator was named secre.
tary. and former port commissioner
DR.. Carl Ewald. treasurer. An ad.
visory committee OF is men viii be
chosen later 20 give assistance In
the campaign for state ownership.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20

Kingdom no utAtHtlcH arc avail
able on tho amount OF liquor SNUG
sled directly from England ana the
Continent into tho United States. for
rumrunninE ships, naturally, do not
clear for America.
NORTH ATLANTIC COAST MOST
FAVORABLE TO SMuGGLERs
Tho North Atlantic coast n the
scene OF by FAR the most important
smuggling operations. The Ions
Island. New Jersey and Maashchu'
setts coasta offer tho best oppor,uni.
tlea for rum FunnerA both because
OF harhor and landing facilities. and
hecaus of proximity TO tho most i'm.
portant consuming centorH
Prices for whisky struggled from
"rum,row" ships take up their poai'
ton Just beyond the reach Of Amer
lean Jurisdiction. range from $50 a
case upward. AZ the ships Tho
risk n assumed by the small fast.
running boats which 40 out from
tho coast under cover of darkness
and are forced 20 pasa tho patrol
maintained by tho United states
coast guard.
In fighting llauor smuEKlera tho
prohibition officials have tho assist.
ance OF the custom service and tho
coast guard. 4 fleet OF fast motor
hoats and subehabcrs are under the
direct control Of the prohibition Of
ficials This prohibition navy II
USED both 20 patrol ocean ports and
inland waters, such an the Great
Lakes.
Liquor from Canada IL smugRled
into the United States primarily at
three places, Tho most important
IL along the boundary tctwen New
York and Quebec. For distance
OF 90 miles. roads cross the frontier
"a, Intervals OF nearly every mile
Tho American custom office Is main
tanned at Houses Point. IN the ex
trsms northeastern corner OF New
York, From Rousrp Point wcs, %
Hoganshurg. near the 81 Lawrence
river. lies the boundary over which
trucks and passenger automobiles
arc constantly bringing ilauor 10 tho
United States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20
Nation Being Flooded
by Liquor SmuggLers
Ever Increasing Supply Coming in Along
Coast Lines and Boundaries

EDITORS NOTE, c. A. Ran.
dau, author OF the following
article, ia a member OF this
papers Washington staff lie
was assigned several weeks ago
90 find out how prohibition r.
being enforced. and 90 report
the liquor situation generally.
without trying 10 prove any.
thing. other than 20 present tho
facts. This Is the third OF a
series OF six articles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20
Sweden Also Hit
by Ruhr Occupation

STOCKHOLM. July so.--A trsmen-
douA decrease in swedish orc exports
Is attributed 10 Germany eurtaiiins
orders owing TO the French oecupa.
ton OF the Ruhr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20
LONG COAST LINE
uANDICApS FEDERAL, MEN

With coast and frontier linc
OF if,5Is miles, the problem Of pre-
venting smuggling becomes a mat.
ter OF finst magnitude. From Can.
ada. from Mexico. from the Gulf OF
Mexico. from The Pacific and from
the Atlantic. liquor Is now entering
thu United States.
Tho Canadian border line Is s.sas
miles long, The Mexican frontier
Is Liza miles Tho coast llne along
thu gulf L. s.sto miles. along the
paclflo ALSO miles and along the
Atlantic $3.50 miles. OF tho Is
states OF the Union. 80 have an
ocean or gulf coast line orr border
on Canaaa or Mexico.
That tho smuggling o. I,auor Il
practically certain 70 continue and
70 expand Is recognized by tho
"drys." r. r. cherrington. general
secretary OF the World League
Against Alcoholism. in his recent
book on America and tho World
Liquor Problem" has this 20 say:
Stopping OF smuggling OF lntoxi.
eating liquors across our iutsrna,
tional boundary lines Z.
would require greater navy than
that which tho American govern.
ment now Possesses. and greater
standing army than any which
America has had in times OF peace.
IN long an thR rottpfrfa-H ~, fbe 9TH
er side Of the border ara not In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-20

all you need Ia a board and a PAD.
dlo1"
Before long Manitoba promises 20
be new source FOR Hmugglod liq.
uor. Several weeks ago this prov.
nco voted Tor the establishment 81
a government liquor commission
similar to those In Quebec and Brit.
lsh Columbia. Al the election. the
towns along the North Dakota and
Minnesota border voted wet by lhFg
er maioritios than any other com
muni,ies outside OF tho city Of win.
nipeg. This was dna. Canadian
newspapers reported. 10 their belief
that tourist trade from the States
WOULD hiring Urosnerttv