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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
Douglas to Organize
Patriotic Committee
For Holiday F Feting

A meeting to organize a patriotic
committee to arrange celebrations Of
Mexican national holidays among
Spanish American residents OF Doug
las has. been set for Sunday in the
office of Mexican consul Juan Mar
shall.
Marshall said yesterday that the
president and secretary OF each local
Mexican organization would be ap~
pointed on the committee. They ex-
pect to make plans for celebrating
September Is.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
NEW WOOL BROCADEs
ARE SPRING COAT FABRIC

PARIS.-Wool brocades are among
the new materials Paris is making in
to coats. Self-colored Or two-toned
the fabric makes pretty top coats suit
able for sports use or summer motor
ing. Some sof the dressmakers are
prophesying that the brocades will
form an important part of winter col
lections, but the time for the showing
of the winter models is still several
months distant.
The top coats of early spring often
indicate however, the style of fall
coats. Among the prettiest of the
spring models are the brocaded woods
with shawl collars and facings of fur
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
COLORADO RIVER RISES

YUMA, May 8 (Pl-The Colorado
river here continued to rise today
and the weather bureau announced
that recent rain and snow storms
i'll the upper Colorado mean that th3
danger of floods expected in the
delta area about the middle of June
has been increased. James Gordon,
neteorologist in charge of the blu.
reau, received telegraphic word from
Denver today to the effect stage
OF 25 feet can be expected here
about May II.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
TWO MINERS KILLED

BUTTE, Mont, May R.-Two
miners were killed by an explosion on
the 1900 foot level of the Leonard
mine here late today. The exact cause
of the blast will never be known, as
the men, were working alone. They
were Frank j. Pierce, %, and Joe
Adgen, %, both unmarried.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
RAID BASEBALL LOTTERY

LOS ANGELES, May %7-SeVen-
teen persons we're arrested and at
least 25 more sought here today as
the result of a police raid OF an
alleged baseball lottery. Raiding Of
ficers declare they found in the place
all the books of the outfit showing,
the names and addresses OF some
40 ticket purchasers. The books, it
was said showed that daily and
weekly drawings were held.
Dispatch Telephones 81 and 81.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
HELEN,s BABE WINNER

LOUISVILLE, KY, May Z ID
Helen's Babe outgamed ana ouJran
ten other three year olds and up in
the Clark handicap, feature race OF
opening day at Churchhill Downc
here today. Her time for the mile
and one sixteenth was LAG. The
race was worth $12,325 net to the
winner, owned by Hal Price HeadIey.
Old Slip was second and Percentage
third
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10

ing:
l. First price, suit OF clothes by
The Phelps Dodge Mercantile com
pany.
g pair Of shoes donated by
a. One box of so ny and o. cigars
by the Sonora Mercantile company.
S. One carton Of Cameis.
6. One carton of CheSterfields.
7. One carton of Lucky Strikes.
8. One cigaret case.
g. One cigaret holder.
10. One pound OF Velvet smoking
tobacco.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
DRUGGAN ACQUITTED

CHICAGO, May 7 R-Terry Drug
gan, .bootlegger, as he has identified
himself in court, today was acquitted
by Federal Judge Fitzhenry of charges
of attempting to tamper with the jury
that freed him, former Sheriff Peter
M Hoffman and others of charges of
conspiracy. Joseph Delehanty, who
admitted he spoke to a juror, was SEN
fenced 60 serve seven months in Jail.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
YALE WINS REGATTA

DERBY, Conn., May Cf9-Thc
Yale varsity defeated Columbia and
Pennsylvania in the triangular re-
gatta, here today. Leading Col.
umbia at the finish by about hall
q length. The unofficial time were
Yale 1921, Columbia 1925, Penn.
sylVania 1040.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
c. AND A. HOLDS LEAD in
''Y" BOWLING TOURNAMENT

$50, Smith 148, Linder 146, Shotwelt
l44, Stolaroff 40, March 40, Beals
1873, Fish 1873, Magma 1874, Klutz 134.
First Division
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-10
II Might Have Started an Affair

Teacher (who has found Tommy
out before) Tommy, did your father
write this essay on why l love
Teacher?"
Tommy No, Miss; Mum stopped
him Bulletin (Sydney).
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Rubber Tired
Velocipedes, $2.05

Rubber-tired models with
adjustable saddle. A sturdy
velocipede that will thrill
youngsters. Any boy would
be pleased with this.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Bicycle Drive Speed
Bike, $12.05

Tubular frame models
with bicycle drive and ad-
Unstable leather saddle. An
ideal for boys as it will en-
courage exercise.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
@.05 Doll Carriages
Special, S3.05

Brown enameled finish
with adjustable hood and
back rest. Made of strong
round fiber. Will accommo-
date a 20-inch doll.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
$1.40 Armchairs
Special, 81

Nicely finished in ivory,
strongly constructed. very
attractive, and just what
the little girl needs to play
house with. An excellent
value at this price.
Evening star., 1927-12-04

Ives Mechanical
Trains, 98c
A complete outfit, consist
ing of locomotive, tender
and a passenger coach on
circular track. An excellent
value at this moderate price.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
18-inch Dressed
Dolls, sos

Soft, cuddly bodies and
winning dimpled ia ces.
Clad in dresses that are
daintily trimmed with lace
and ribbons.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Kiddyphone With
Records, $1.08

A small phonograph with
a remarkably clear tone.
Complete with three records.
Tots Record Books. Four
popular records, 7Sc.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Lionel Electric
Train Outfit, $9.75

A we'll built, we'll made
locomotive, two-passenger
coaches and 8 sections of
circular track. Complete
with 16-volt transformer.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
0x18.inch Cedar
Chests, SOS

Made of genuine red cedar
with attractive natural cedar
outside finish. The little girl
will be proud to own a chest
like this.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Tubular Framed
Velocipedes, $7.95

A we'll constructed model
with l-inch rubber tires.
Has the we'll liked adjust
able handlebars and leather
covered saddles.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Buddy L Steam
ShOvelS. S2.05

A realistic miniature OF
the sturdy giants that never
fail to interest wide awake
boys. Of heavy sheets of
steel and enameled.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Toy Town at Lansburgh'S
Lots of Fun and Excitement Here-NO Wonder
With Christmas Only 20 Shopping Days Asvay !


There's much and old he Happy coorfuly
who fill from
masnifcen CHEEKY
doll shed
little and girls Christmas
Evening star., 1927-12-04
$3.50 Scooter
Special $4.05

Carry 1A-in balloon
tires, a sturdy brake and a
bell to warn pedestrians.
Rubber-covered footboard
and tubular steering post.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
Most Any Man You'd Welcome
One of These Fine Quality Silk
MuffLers for His Christmas Gift

They are of quality and in the
styles you'd not hesitate to give to your
very best friends. Through particular
" fortunate circumstances, we are en-
abled to offer these mufhers at an ex-
tremely special price.
Designs galore-dots, checks and odd
combinations of angles and circles in
ever so many pleasing effects. Back
grounds of white, tan, gray and blue.
Evening star., 1927-12-04
10th Century
Bicycle, S20.75

Has double truss frame,
coaster brake. motor blk.
handle bars and leather sad
die. An attractive, sturdy
bicycle, finished in Duco
enamel.
Evening star., 1927-12-04

Wonderfully lifelike crea-
tions with charming little
wardrobes of vari-colored
dresses and rubber panties.
Any little girl will love them.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
YOUNG Wills ILLS
Gets MUREPEEIIY PEIY
BY KNOCKOUT

OAKLAND, Calf, Jan y R-
Young Harry Wills negro junior
welterweight of San Diego, won on
a technical Knockout over Billy
Murphy of Lowell, Mass in The
first round of a scheduled ten round
bout at oakland auditorium tonight.
The figh was over two minutes
after it started. Wills, a terrific
puneher, started out with rush and
battered Murphy around the rims
with sweeping rights and lefts 10
face and body. A hard right to the
jaw floored the eastern boy for the
count of nine and ne came up groggY,s
reclng around he ring.
Two more rights to the chin sent
him to the canvas again and the
referee stopped the contest.
Murphy one Of the leading eastern
boxers, was outclassed from the stare
and landed only half dozen blows
before he toppled. Although the boys
fight in the lightweight class, Muir
ply weighed 149 and wills two
pounds heavier.
Don Long, Denver featherweight,
won on a technical Knockout from
Al Crisp, oakland The referee stop
ped the fight after warning Crisp
against holding.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
CAGE LEAGUE AT "Y0
SHOWING SOME FAST
GAMES IN LIGHT CLASS

The Y. NJ. c. a. 125-pound basket
ball league played the second round
last night at the W gym. rhs
games are interesting and crowds
are getting bigger. The boys play
a good brand Of basketball, which
makes things lively The first game
between the Aztecs and the Lobos
proved an exciting 40 minutes. At
the end of the first half the Lobos
were leading BY 1S to 8. with Wilson
and Haymore staring for the team.
After the halftne period the Aztecs
started their team work and grad
ually crept up on the Lobos and fin
ished with one point in the lead, the
final score being 90 to 19 in favor
OF the Aztees.
The second game, between the
lily and tile Swasts, proved somc-
what easy for the Swasts Most OF
the points Of this game were made
from foul shots the Swasts having
out Of 16 and the Hi-Y out of 8.
The final score was, Swasts, 10; Hi-Y,
.. The stars OF the Swasts were
Pine and Brahm.
Next Tuesday at p. m the Lobos
will play the swasts and the Hi-Y
will play the zztees. League stand
ing is as follows:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
How Doctors Treat
Colds and Flu

To break up cold overnight or TO
cut short an attack of grippe, influ-
enza, sore throat or tonsillitis, physi-
clans and druggists are now recon-
mending Calotabs, the purified and
refined calomel compound tablet thar
gives you the effects of calomel and
salts combined. without the unpleas-
ant effects of either.
One or two Calotabs at bedtime
with swallow Of water.-thats all,
No salts, no nausea nor the slightest
interference with your eating, work
CT pleasure. Next morning your cold
has vanished, your system is thor-
oughly purified and you are feeling
fine with a. hearty appetite for breQk-
fast. Eat what you please,--no dam
ger.
Get family package, containing
full directions, only S5 cents. At any
drug store,-Adv.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13

Persistent coughs and colds lead to seri'
Gus trouble You can stop them now with
Creomulsion, an emulsi6ed creosoto that
is pleasant to take. Creomulsion is new
medical discovery with two-fold action; it
soothes and heals the inhamed membranes
and inhibits germ growth.
OF all known drugs, creosote is recog-
nized by high medical authorities as one
of the greatest healing agencies for per-
sistent coughs and colds and other forms
of throat troubles Creomulsion contains,
in addition to creosote, other healing ele-
ments which soothe and he-l the infected
membranes and stop the irritation and
inflammation, while the creosote goes on
to the stomach, is absorbed into the blood,
attacks the seat Of the trouble and checks
the growth of the germs.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
SCOUT LEADERS
WILL BANQUET.
SATURDAY MITE.

The annual meeting and banquet
of the Coohise County Council Bov
Scouts Of America Wills be held at
the Y w G, A. in Bisbee on the
evening Of January Is. Officers Will
be elected for the coming year and
The program Of activities. will be
worked out. Heads of the different
units of the movement in this dis
triet Will report.
II is expected tilss !, O. Carlson,
regional executive with headquarters
in Los Angeles will be present and
the men Of the organization are
looking forward to hearing him
speak. Following the banquet on
Saturday night there will be con-
ference of scous leaders on Sunday
morning.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
PHOENIX DROPS GAME
TO MESA HI QUINTET

PHOENIX, Jan. 12.- B-In hetly
contested basketball game in the
Phoenix high gymnasium tonight the
Mesa high school .Jackrabbits emerged
Fictors owe rthe Phoenix Junior coll
lege Bears, 16 to u.
Long shots and close guarding fea-
tured the game. The Bears had a
little better of the argument until the
start of the third period, when the
Jackrabbits scored their first field
goal of the game and began their
march to victory At no time, how
ever, was either team on safety
scoring basis.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
GLOBE OWLS BEAT
MESA; SCORE 62-22

MESA, Jan. -R-The Globe Owls
We're defeated by the Mesa Jaycees
So to %, here tonight in a game fea-
tured by the playing of swenson, q
forward on the local team, who gar
nered ~ points through 10 field goals
and one free throw.
The small court seemed to bewilder
the visitors, who not get under way
Mesa led throughout, the score being
81 to IA at the half.
Mclaughlin of the visitors, a guard
was high point man for the Owls with
II points.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
Pessimfstic View

For perhaps a year, possibly two
after the White Sox scandal, when
ever player mussed UP an easy
chance, he was certain to get an
echo of the 'under-the-p pillow epf@
sode.
There are always certain pessi
mists who Believe the world is all
wrong. AS rule the pessimist is
of a suspicious nature. He can see
evil first in all things.
Instead of working on the theory
that most people are honest, the
crooked being greatly in the min
Gritty, he is willing to believe that
evil predominates in everybody.
1t is that type of fan who got the
real kick out of giving the. college
yell about the -the-pillow'
stuff every time a player made an
error
1t was very fortunate that just at
this time, along came Babe Ruth
with flock of home runs that
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
COLORADO COLLEGE
SET FOR TEACHERS

COLORADO SPRINGS. Jan. 1S.-(R)-
The Colorado college basketball squad
polishing off their last scrimmage
before meeting athe. Greeley teachers
Friday. nights displayed exceptional
form tonight. Coach "A. g. Twitchell
Will taKe squad of ten men, leaving
early Friday morning.
Captain Simpson and Clark, for
wards; George Simpson, center, and
Ryan and ]. Phelps, guards, ran wild
against the best lineup the subs could
present, scoring baskets from every
where and working a floor game that
was battling. The same combination
viii start against the Bears, Twitchell
said, at the conclusion Of the workout.
.
Il:,...s. ~. -.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
Difficult Task

1t is going to be more difficult to
play ball and umpire I'm the major
leagues next season. For a time at
Feast certain portion of the fans
are gong to be suspicious on the
slightest pretext.
Honest errors that will be a part
of baseball as long as the game is
played are certain to be censured.
The psychology of the scandal win
remain for some time and Will nat
urallyI have the effect of creating an
atmosphere clouded with suspicion.
The square shooters among the
players, most of them are, will be
forced to absorb large portions of
frazzberries" next summer, wholly
undeserved
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
Representative Of The
National C. Of C. Is Here
Soliciting New Members

Wesley II. Lees, travelling repre-
sentative Of the United States Cham
Der of Commere, is spending few
days in Douglas in the interests Of
that organization. 1t is his purpose
here to secure new members for the
national body He will visit the
various business establishments OF
the city and solicit their membership.
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce
and Mines is a member of the ma
tjonal body but it is the policy os
that organization to have as many
businesses as possible represented on
sheir rolls and to this end they are
making a personal visit through theic
travelling representatives, to the vari-
Gus cities of the country.
DicOatoI Tn1nnbOOnc- ond 90
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
LOHNsr0N GErs NON

DETROIT, Jan. 10 QP-Jackie John
ston, Toron.o bantamweight, decisive
ly outpointed Ward Sparks of Terre
Haute, Ind, in ten-round boxing
contest here tonight.
Bobby Booth, Toronto feather
weight, stopped Al Marchant of Eng
land, in the fifth round of an eight
round semi-final
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
A. F. OF ~. BACKs srRIKE

S1l PETERSBURG, FIa.. Jan. 12
HN.-Fvery resource of the American
Federation Of Labor was pledged by
it's executive council today to the
Amaleamated Assoc alton of street
and Electric Railway employees of
New York City in their legal. battle
with the Interborough Rapid Transit
company.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
RAMos KNocKED Gun

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan Y P)-
Larry Seratti, Jackson, Calf, heavy
weight, Knocked out Steve Ramos OF
Phoenix Ariz., in the second round
of a scheduled 1O-round fight at Ma
tional hall here tonight. The fight
was slow throughout Seratti had
the better of the first round
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
laTNEY LANDS <. q.

NEWARK, N j., Jan. - R-
George Courtney of Oklahoma, knock :
ed out Willie Walker of New York
in the tenth and final round Of a
feature bout at the Arlnory here to
night. Courtney weigher 1872 Walker
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
BOWLING SCORES
Y. NJ. G. A.

We - NJ
The Bank of Douglas bowlers took
the match against. the Merchants
team last night at the "Y." The
match was close the totals being
1899 to 1907 On Tuesday night the
Eleventh Streeters took three points
from the Arizona Edison company,
and the DeMolays took three points
from the Neighborhood gang.
BANK OF DOUGLAS
Cooper, ALL Crowell, 355; Sexton.
$50; Coughlin, 1885, Work, 1854; handi-
cap, 80. Total 1898.
MERCHANTS
Evans, All; Islava, 347; Lamb, 354;
Valencia, 1913; Wilcoxx, 1885, Total,
1907
One of the best bowling matches
of the week was rolled on the EllSs
alleys last night when the Legion
team walloped the Antlers for two
games out Of the three of the
match and took the argument with
1775 pins to the Alters 1913 The
match was close enough to be in-
teresting. There were no high games
but Stephens Of the Legion took
high three game total of 551 byE
consistent effort
Legion: Cohen, 459; Hoyal, 37S; /
Cooper 3S7; stephens, 55l. Total:
1876.
Antlers: Farber, 457; Mrs. Farber.
26S; Newman, 1924; Stolaroff, Al,
Total: 1913.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
BEWARE THE COUGH OR
COLD THAT HANGS ON

Creomulsion is guaranteed Satisfactory
in the treatment Of persistent coughs and
colds, bronchial asthma, bronchitis and
other forms Of respiratory diseases, and is
excellent for building up the system after
colds or flu. Money refunded if any cough
or cold is not relieved after taking accord.
ing TO directions. For sale by all drug
gsts Send coupon for free sample.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
BASKETBALL RESULTS

At apolis-Navy, 40; Catholic
university, 20.
At West Point-AEmy, 2s; Delas,
ware, 20.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
TUCSON WIFE HANGS
SELF in BATH ROOM

TUCSON Jan. u R.-Mrs. Flora
G. Dolan, wife of w. 8. Dolan, pro
prietor of the Modern baber shop at
20 East Congress street, committed
suicide shortly after 1 o'clock this
afternoon by hanging herself in the
bathroom Of her home at 321 South
Sixth avenue.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13

MEXICO CTTY, Jan. 12.-(special to
The Dispatch). - Photographic maps
of the country where the Yaqui cam
paign is taking place are being made
by army fliers, according to reports
to the war department. The results
obtained by the army fliers are said
to be very good.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
Under the Pillow

They must have left something
under your pillow last night?r
The year following the expose of
the 1919 scandal, that was the COZ
lege yell of fandom
When some player muffed an easy
fly ball or booted grounder, immc-
diately hundreds Of voices in unison
would request information as 10
what he found under his pillow CIR
retiring.
The umpires weren't immune from
criticism either, for anytime they
made a decision that seemed pay
pably wrong. to the fans, the college
yell would be loudly given by the
ever suspicious
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13
Ever Suspicious

It will be recalled that the Chicago
White Sox players who figured in
the 1919 scandal were supposed to
have found sums ranging from $4,000
to $4,000 under their pillows on
the might before the opening game.
While most Of the players admitted
that Santa Claus had listed their
room and left presents of gold, there
are some of the players VINO still
insist they didn't get even so much
as counterfeit money.
Baseball is a game that calls for
the active players to accept a goodly
number of chances. have seen
stars of the game make half dozen.
brilliant plays and then in a pinch
fall down in trying to handle the
easiest sort of a chance Such a
happening is always food for the
ever suspicious.
AS a matter of fact,4 some players
have the reputation of being weak
on easy chances, finding it more
to handle balls directly in
front of them than on those to their
II ght or left,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13

quickly caused fandom, even the sus-
piclous species, to quickly forget.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13

Harold Tovrea of Tucson will referee
the game Tovrea was formerly
member of the Arizona university hoop
team for several years.
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.'No Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-13

Dispatch Telephones 81 and SO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-29

His running mate, Halg j.
Islxendeflan. Is just Give foot
tWO," and has trouble tipping
the scale at LIS pounds.
Iskenderian. former native VI
Armenia, is a senior in the engineer.
ing college, and is finishing HIS
third year Of varsity. competition.
Although handicapped by his short.
ness of stature, he Is a pluclxy run
ner, and last fall was awarded his
letter in cross country. Monroe,
who halls from South Haven. Mich.
has yet to earn his letter.
Whenever these two step on TO
the cinder path, the crowd has q
good time. and their laughter Is
changed to cheers before long, as
the pair start their sprint on the
home stretch. Monroe takes one
stride to every three Of his mates,
and their style Of running repre-.
sents two extremes. There IS little
to choose from, however, on the
basis of comparative times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-29
HILLTOP STOPS
WAKE FOREST

Wake Forest had won five straight
ball games when it encountered
Georgetown University and the Hill.
toppers put crimp in that victorious
streak. They stopped the Deacons,
s to 1.
Georgetown played errorless ball
and batted well behind Pitcher
Burch, who yielded only seven hits.
ONeil was Georgetown's smuggling
ace. He had perfect day with three
hits. O'Neil has been cloutinE con-
sistently all spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-29
GIRL SCOUTS
TO ELECT

Following a discussion the
court Of awards and the b, way
to permit merit badges, !; their
eighth annual conference III Ne
mortal Continental Hall today. the
Girl Scouts Of District No. viii
elect their regional officers for the
ensuing year.
Miss Agnes Wayman, Of the
national headquarters, spoke on
THE Girl Scout Health Program"
at q session In the Willard HotaI
last night.
Further discussions Of girl scout
problems are scheduled for this
afternoon. The conference viii be
adjourned after q dinner at the
Willard tonight.