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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-05
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Senate Battle Hangs
On Only One Vote
BY WILLIAM HARD.

Senator Smith Of South Carolina Dem is today within
vote becoming the chairman of the Interstate Com
mece Committee of the Senate when the Senate again
next Monday.
Leading conservative Republicans have held conference
determine the best in the face of this
deyeoned danger
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Nashville To Ban Pictures.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. e.
Mabel Normand pictures are sched.
uled to be hereafter barred from
the screen in Nashville according
to II. C. Faircloth. chairman Of the
board OF censors Of this city who
stated Friday that'a meeting OF the
board would be called for Monday
morning. He expressed the inten-
ton Of taking drastic action on the
matter OF not to allow any further
pictures OF the famous finn star g
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CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-An un-
identified man, found frozen to
death loEg before dawn today,
with neither money nor overcoat,
was the first victim Of q renewed
midwest cold wave whose in
tensity official Thermometer read
ings put at IA degrees below zero
in Chicago.
Weather bureau forecasts for
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wis
cOnsin, and Iowa all agreed on
"colder today"
Fierce Winds Over Lakes.
A fierce west wind whipped the
Great Lakes region. When govern
ment weather bureau readings
ceased at 10 p. m. last night, the
temperature had fallen to two be-
low from eight above at noon yes
terday.
At / a. m. the coast guard sta
ton on the north shore reported
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are concerned. DR.. Nixon said, as
copied. va" No
"A Wide variety Of delicate Their.
mometers. electrical sound anapli.
fiers and tiny watch wheels win
make up the interior of Galatea.
DIR. Nixon has exhibited Isis In
many OF the larger cities of Amer.
lea and during the San Francisco
worlds fair in 1915 it created 4
sensation. :
Making these strange mechanisns
- his hobby. He practices DENTS.
try for a livelihood.
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Woman
To Play and Talk
By FRED J. WALKER,
Coamouolitan Newa Herv,ca

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5--Dr. Cecil E. Nixon, lannon's
magician and inventor today announced that within short
time he will present to the world mechanical woman that
will both talk and breathe and will outdo all of the
OF Isis his first gurne which years ago startled millions
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SENSATION
EXPECTED
IN GREER
TRIAL
Film Stars VIII Have to Go
on Stand, Official
Asserts.
By WIN. @. CAYCE,
international News Service.

LOS ANGELES, Jan, 6.-Horaca
A. Greer, chauffeur for Mabel Nor
r1and. win not escape proseSutioa
for shooting and seriously wound
ing CORTLAND s.. Dimes, wealthy
club man at a gay New Years
party in Dimes luxurious apart
ment which was attended by Miss
Normand and Edna l.. Pnrviancs.
This was the emphatic state
ment today Of assistant captain OF
Detectives Herman Cline, who de-
clared there was no loop hOis
through which Greer could eSeaps
prosecution.
It was pointed out by Cline that
the complaint against GreAr oharg-
ing him with assault with q deadly
weapon to commit murder was not
sworn to by Dimes, but by Detective
Lieutenant Jarvis. and that Greers
act Of shooting is not considered an
offense against Dimes, but an Of
tense against the peace and dignity
of, the people.
Offense Against People.
| 1t was also stated that should
Dimes refuse to appear against Greer
he will be forced to do so by subpoena
process. Under no conditions will
| the film folk and Dimes be allowed
| to escape appearing personally in
court as witnesses in the case, Cline
said.
Those to be called az witnesses
| In the case, 1t was said, will be
Dimes, the actresses and Mrs. Edith
Burns. To be sure that both Mise
Normand and Miss Purviance will
appear in court in person, 1t was
said that when Greer appears In
court next Friday for his prelimi-
nary hearing the case will be con-
tinued until Dimes and Miss Nor
mand, who are both in the Good
Samaritan Hospital, can come into
court and recite in their own words
what happened at the party.
Both Dimes and Miss Normand
were reported by attaches at the
hospital early today a. doing
nicely"
Dimes VIII Recover.
It is believed that Dimes is now
on the road to recovery and that
he will soon be past the danger
mark. Miss Normand Is also con-
sidered to be recovering from h.f
operation for appendicitis as fast as
can be expected.
Through an accidental statement
made by Greer 1t was revealed that
close friends of Miss Normand
have feared for months that she
would end her life and that the re-
volver he used to shoot Dimes,
which was the personal property
OF Miss Normand, caused much
anxiety among members OF the
Normand household.
Nashville To Ban Pictures.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan. e.
Mabel Normand pictures are sched.
uled to be hereafter barred from
the screen in Nashville according
to II. c. Faircloth. chairman Of the
board OF censors Of this city who
stated Friday that,a meeting OF the
board would be called for Monday
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He drew her closer, whis-
pering You darling !"
she wished the world
would end then-it was
too sweet to bear
The girl qOGs
~CHICKIE"

Read the stirring romance
of her life-the most ap-
pealing, thrilling, altogether
charming story thus far writ
ten by
ELENORE MEHERIN
"CHICKIE" is a typical
clean, engaging, active, young
American girl like thousands
Of others who work in stores
and offices-she likes Jazz,
theaters and dinners in coy
restaurants-but these are
subordinate to her secret
hopes and ambitions.
How "CHICKIE" Jared in
her grim struggle for ro-
nsGnce-her trivial little joys
and her crushing disappoint-
ments-comprises a true-to-
life serial that will enthrall
you from start to finish.
EVERY DAY
Beginning Jan. 10
IN THE
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
commissioners BlCK
new FOREST ROAD
Upper Muddy District to
Get Long Hoped for
Hi g h w y. County
Furnishes Equipment.
Ranchmen De Work.

"A road into the Upper Muddy re-
gion where so ranchmen have homes
as yet unconnected with good out
let to market, was strongly petitioned
before the county commissioners this
week. Supt. Ray Peck of the Grand
Mesa National Forest was present,
also Mr.. Toland, ranchman Of the
valley, who represented his neighbors.
This matter was presented last fall
by Ranger Dillon of the district and
received sympathetic ear, but no de-
finite action. It is difficult for people
at the county seat, SO far away, to
understand the situation of this iso-
lated community on the Upper Muddy,
around Pilot Knob, but when you say
there are fifty settlers, one can i'm
agine it must be quite country. The
writer has seen it from the mouth of
Lee creek, but only at a distance. The
development has hardly begun, be-
cause Of the difficulty of getting in
and out. Part Of the valleys of both
the Upper and West Muddy extend
up into Delta county.
Now 1t seems the forestry depart
ment has already built considerable
gsod road here, especially making a
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Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
REVIVAL OF MINING ASSURED
IN QUARTZ CREEK DISTRICT
Leasers on Reynolds Estate Resume Operations
On Tennessee-C Colorado Shaft. Gold Links
Will Start Roosevelt Opens 1924 Campaign

Renewal of active mining on the
famous Gold Links and others of
the extensive mining holdings Of the
Reynolds estate at Pitkin and Ohio
City, is seen from the settlement this
week of taxes held against the estate
by this county. Eight thousand in
cash has been accepted by the county
for its tax assignments, the same to
be payable in four bi-monthly sums.
This will clear the titles. whercup~n
it is the understanding thai several
large companies are prepared to as
sumo leases from the Reynolds estate
and proceed to mining on a consider
able scale.
The estate was represented by b.
p. Morse of Denver. son-in-law of the
late A. f. Reynolds, by Card J. Sig
frid of Ouray, as attorney, and by
Superintendent ]. F. Robinsun of Pit
kin who has a lease on part of the
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
ROADS OPENING N
ALL DIRECTIONS NOW

Roads are clearing rapidly in all
directions from Gunnison now. The
week of clear sunshine has melted the
March storms except where drifted
badly on the passes, and the county
road department under direction of
Supervisor Archer Miller. is starting
drags up and down the valleys, while
Marshal Andrews is leveling and grad
ing our city streets.
Mr.. Miller went Wednesday to the
foot of Monarch pass and a mile up
the pass. but concluded to take an
other look a week later. It is under
stood that Cochetopa pass across the
divide from Salida and Saguache will,
however, be opened by the end of this
started this morning to open Blue
mesa, taking up the job where it was
left the last day of February, before
March storms became fashionable. 1t
will hardly take more than few days
to get this clear, perhaps early next
week, il the skies hold good.
The county is also erecting a new
bridge at the mouth Of Steuben creek.
On attempting to repair the old one,
which was held together with baling
wire and other makeshifts, it started
TO fall into the river and was con-
-1emned.
Perhaps we are exaggerating the
condition of the bridge. but It was
seor. The new structure will have
four spans Of 50. feet each, and can be
upected to maintain the standard of
J Gunnison county roads and bridges
elsewhere.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
BIC ATHLETIC MEET
FOR TOMORROW NIGHT

The athletic carnival Saturday
night at the college auditorium, the
third Of the big series, promises to
be the best of the lot. Some dandy
athletes are coming from Montrose,
Pitkin, Baldwin and nearby points.
The programs, as worked out by Coach
Krause contains fifteen events. GER
tai1ly an evening of entertainment
for so cents. Doors open at 7:30, con-
tests begin at eight o'clock.
Following are the preliminaries in
the boxing and wrestling exhibition:
BOXING
Paper Weights
Norman McDermott, Gunnison, 50
lbs. VS.. Bruce McCready, Pitkin, rs
lbs.
3 rds., one minute each.
Bruce Palmer, Gunnison, ITO Ibs...
vs.. Harry Trine, Cunnison, LIP Ms.
3 rds.. two minutes each.
Joe Wells, Gunnison, 100 lbs, VS..
Billy Bowers, Lake City, 10l lbs.
3 rds. IN minutes each.
one-Round Hogan. GunnisS4I % n.
(Ceatinaed q Fourth PaSs.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
WHAT FRU|TA THINKS ABOUT It
Let the College Rest. Talk of Removal of West
err from Gunnison Most Deplorable VIII
Destroy Unity of Slope" Says Mesa County
Mail, Published Close to Grand junction

Over enthusiasm oon the part of
someone whom il is not necessary to
mention here, and lack of constructive
thought on the part of few Grand
junction boosters and organizations
in their efforts to shape public senti-
merit in favor of removing the West
ern State College from Gunnison to
Grand junction has started contro-
versy which win do the latter city
vastly mere injury than good unless
the movement is checked in it's in
fancy.
Il has already stirred up hornets
nest in Gunnison and that immediate
territory, and as the fun realizatinn
and meaning of the movement gains
Impetus, dissention, bitterness and
strife viii become more acute and
spread its paralyzing effects over the
entire western part Of the state.
Nothing more disingenuous to dis
rupting the business and political har-
mony of this part of the state could
have been conceived. AS an index
foreshadowing this condition, an ar
ticle in an evening paper questioning
the loyalty of the city's branch whole
sale houses should strike note of
fear in the thoughtful business men
of Grand junction.
The challenge to their loyalty be-
cause, according to report, they de-
cline to support the papers demand
for removal is nothing short of insult
to their business intelligence. The
wholesale houses are not dependent
solely upon Grand Junction but must
seek the trade and good will of every
town in the state.
The paper further says the move
ment has the endorsement of every
local public-spirited organization
and Of the vast majority of the citi-
zens of this county" We most em-
phatically challenge that assertion
ask by what method Of reasoning they
acquired authority to make such an
assertion? Have the people Of this
county given them a mandate over
their opinions. or is it merely self-as-
sertive7
And even il they truly represented
the sentiment Of the county, does
their egotism lead them to the exalt-
ed idea that they control the other
counties Of the Western Slope of the
state? II will require legislative &C
ton to remove the school from Gunni-
son. and It may Be that the Taxpayers,
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
Ben Killey's Death
Saddens GurnisOn

Ben F. K1lley, web known citizen O,
our valley, died at one o'clock Satur.
day morning. following an illness Of
several weeks from pieuric pneumonia
Mr.. Killey had been in poor health
for several years, but his fatal illness
did not attack him until March goth
Everything possible in the way OF
medical attention and kind assistance
of friends and relatives was done Ia
relieve him, but in vain. Once again
death has left desolate a home. taking
a loving husband and father.
Deceased was born November 21st
1876 at Alma, Kansas. When a boy
be came to Colorado with his family
and to Gunnison county in 1896. He
followed raifroading for time and
vas also interested in mining enter
prises in this section. In 1907, he
was married to Miss Nellie Baker at
Alma, Colorado. Two boys, aged
nine and six years respectively, with
their mother survive, besides his aged
mother, Mrs. M. E. Wilt, and an only
sister, Mrs. Curtis Osborne, all of
this city.
Ben, as he was known, was well
liked by both friends and business as
sociates. One and all will regret to
learn Of his death in the prime Of life.
Funeral services were held from
the home at 1:15 o'clock Monday
under the auspices of the Masons of
Gunnison. Rev. Bernard Geiser, of
the Episcopal church, had charge of
the religious services. Mrs. Grant
rutland and Mrs. E. s. Greer sang
two appropriate songs, and d. j.
Lehan rendered a solo. A large con-
course of friends Of the family were
in attendance at the funeral, and a
number of beautiful floral offerings
testified to the esteem in which the
deceased was held.
Ones sympathy goes out to the be-
reaved widow and her fatheriess boys,
and to the mother and sister who have
been called upon again within 1 few
short years to part with Q beloved
msmbsr Of their family.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
Training School Teach
ers Nearly all Reelected

All teachers of the Gunnison train
ing school, which includes the grades
of District No. /, were reelected at a
recent meeting of the school board. A
slight raise was made in salaries. Mrs.
Mabel Mumert, who has been teaching
fourth grade since the regular teach
er left, did not care to retain the posi-
tion, so it was offered to Miss More
land Preston, a former successful
teacher here. Mrs. M. E. Logan.
Mrs. Mary Lawrence, Misses Blanche
Ross, Cora Bruins, June Cooley, Bertha
Rich and Kate Walker were those re-
elected. Superintendent Grant Ru-
land will hold his position three years
more. The position Of musical super
visor was offered to Miss Wilma Doig,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.
Doig Of our city, and well known
graduate Of Western, who has heldsa
similar place in Montrose this last
year. We understand she has agreed
to accept the place.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
Inter-COunty Celebra-
ton at Sap. Favored

Everything points toward enthusias-
tic support of the movement to hold
an inter county celebration to christen
the high bridge at Sapinero in June
DR.. Ellington is chairman for the
Chamber of Commerce to investigate
public sentiment and reports that all
those he has talked with seem in
favor of IT, The county commission
ers were seen and expressed willing
ness to help and thot it fine thing
for the Chamber of Commerce to
push. Chairman VIM. Weiseer of the
State Highway Board. was here Nom
day, and stated that at the last meet
ed to attend such a celebration in n
board is very proud of this wonderful
bridge.
The committee VIII now secure eS-
pessions of opinion from the COM
missioners and commercial bodies of
surrounding towns, and make a de-
tailed report at the next Chamber of
Commerce luncheon here.
1t is necessary not TO conflict with
the Mcclure PASS highway celebra-
ton which is set for June 26th. This
is also an inter-county celebration
especially promoted by Garfield, Pit
kin, Delta and Montrose, as well as
Gunnison. Mcclure pass is in Gun
nison county, but SO far away on the
northern corner that we hardly ap-
preciate the fact. However. there is
little doubt but that good delegation
from our county viii attend and boost
for 1t.
II. 7. Reno, state highway engineer
returned Tuesday from month in
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Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11

property for the Tennessee-C Colorado
Mining Co., Commissioners Knowles
and Sullivan remained over from the
meeting Monday and Tuesday to at
tend to this business Wednesday, but
Commissioner Mergelman had busi-
ness In Crested Butte.
After consultation with other county
officials. including J. w. Haymaker,
N. B. Aerrick, C. C. McWilliams and
-Attd.A.y T. p. Hogan; and getting all
available information, the board decid.
ed TO accept the offer of Mr.. Morse
which secures $1,000 cash for the
county and seems to place the mineral
territory again on the assessment rolls
as going mines. A good payroll
again in Quartz creek is thing great.
ly to be desired.
Superintendent Robinson informs
the News-Champion that work has
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thru their representatives, may have
something to say in the matter, as
strange as that may appear.
The Chamber of Gunnison at Gun.
nison has gotten out and is circulat-
ing 24-page pamphlet giving very
tangible and conclusive reasons why
the college should be retained at that
place. 1t gives brief history and
progress OF the college from its open
ing in 1912 to the present time.
/ During that time the county OF
Gunnison has provided $50, O,OOO
building for training high school
teachers and the town will provide an
other 100000 building in the near
future for elementary training.
In the period of time from 1912 to
1924 attendance at the college has in
creased from "a in 1912 to 381 in 1924,
showing a larger growth than any
other college in the state during the
first l3 years of its existence.
And it has graduated more students
relatively during the first thirteen
years of its existence than any other
college of the state, the number being
eight in 1912 and eighty-five in 1924.
The summer quarters have been .ex-
ceptionally well attended-92 in 1912
and 731 in 1924.
The summer climate is ideally
bright and cool. College expenses
are cheaper in Gunnison than any like
institution in the state. The church
influence there is as good as any place
amusement. and recreational features
are excellent. An unexcelled college
spirit has ben built up in an atmos-
phere as wholesome as it is pure.
Expenditures totalling S543,7
have already been made on the institu-
tion by the people of the state and
the citizens Of Gunnison in the way
of grounds and buildings.
Must all of this money and great
amount Of energy expended in build
ing up the institution be sacrificed to
the greed and rapacity of designing
politicians. who seek to juggle the re-
sources Of the people for selfish ends
In the interest and harmony of the
people Of Western Colo, the move
ment should be squelched before the
breach widens. With all due respect
to the organisations Of Grand June
ton who have endorsed this move
ment We ask them to give the matter
further and more serious considera-
tion.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-11
RADIO LICENSE HIGHLY
FAvORS COLLEGE HERE
Western Gets License
for $1.00 that Costs
$500 to $4,000 at the
U su al Broadcasting
Stations.

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While other broadcasting stations
in the United States must pay from
$500 TO $4,000 for license to oper.
ate because of recent decisions grant
ing the American Telegraph and Tele.
phone companies exclusive patent
rights in radio apparatus, educational
institutions have been granted q
special license fee of only Sl.O0.
DR.. +. r. Wightman, head of the
physics department of Western State
College who has been in Denver dur.
ing the week, investigated this and
states that he lost no time in securing
the one dollar-license for the locaI
broadcasting station. 1t is under.
stood that some stations in Denver
and many in the west will quit oper.
ating rather THAN pay license, and
the patent right charge on apparatus
which they must buy.
1t is indeed fortunate that Western
is in position to serve this territory
of the intermountain region, with tbs
bi-weekly concerts and programs put
on by the Fine Arts department at the
college. It is now up to citizens tt
see that the Sl40 in additional broad.
casting apparatus is secured for tn.
station which DIR. Wightman has
labored so faithfully to perfect.
DR.. Wightman also gives most
glowing account of the Radio show
which he attended in Denver recently
This show was the first of its kinG
to be held in the west and much eff.
fort was put forth to make it sue.
cess. Over twenty Denver firms were
represented.
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