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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
Mount Vernon Happenings.
/ to Times- Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Mount Vernon. Aug. 21.--Some time
ago 1t was noted in the T.-R. that the
Mt Vernon Telephone Company had
sold out to the Cedar Rapids and Mar
ion Company. The upshot Is that the
whole control has passed into the
hands of the Bell company so FAR.
there is no change except the putting
in of copper cables. and the removal,
this week, of the Bell central Into the
Mt. Vernon telephone central.
Threshing is we'll under way. To be-
gin the INST of accidents, Ed Conklin's
big machine went thru the new iron
arch Story Point bridge. The machine
does not seem to be much damaged.
but it will require considerable OF an
engineer to get it on to terra firma- No
one was hurt.
SO far the biggest yield OF oats re-
ported is from sixteen acre field on
the George W. Riley farm. which av-
eraged siNty-four bushels per acre.
and another adjoining, which made
sixty nine bushels.
Hay has been record breaker
and corn looks "bumper'' in spite of
these dry, hot weeks.
There are over th!rtyfiv antomo-
biles owned and operated within six
miles of Mt Vernon.
Prof Horace A. Miller, director of
Cornell's Conservatory OF music, and
his new wife, erstwhile Lucia AL
brook. are back from their eastern
wedding trip.
Sweet corn, cucumbers and the hot
weather have given our doctors
genuine bonanza. But aside from two
cases, nothing seems severe.
w. ]. Alexander, for twenty-five
years in our business circles. has
passed away, and Prof. =. p. F'ogg,
once county superintendent OF Marshall
county schools, is suffering from a
complication with an old heart difficult
/ ty. Tho better. he Is not out OF danger
Prof. X. w Robbins. who lately ac-
copied a position in Gfeencastle, Ind.
looked In upon old friends, between
trains Wednesday. He had been giving
a course of bible lectures at the Ames
chautauqua.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Parsons. who have
been filing the parsonage and puip't
at Belle PLANE for the month OF Rev.
L.. L. Lockard's trip to the Seattle
Epworth League convention. have just
returned.
Ralph kirkpatrick this week ground
his first griet of new wheat of local
raising. The flour was first class Ihe
crop from which this wheat came av-
erased twenty bushels per acre. kirk
patrick bought fifty bushels of 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
Iraer News.

Special to Times Republican.
Traer, Aug. 21.-The old settlers re-
union in Traer. was decided success
Numbers of people came from all the
surrounding towns, and others who had
not been in Traer for several years
came from considerable distance to
meet old friends and neighbors. In the
afternoon a program was rendered In
the park, during which time Secretary
James Wilson and Hon. James w
Good spoke to the people. After The
program street sports and races and 9
ball game between Traer and the st
Paul Gophers were features.
/ M. r. Fayram, who Is to have charge
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
HocH ROOTS FOR KANSAS
Ames College Student in chautauqua
Audience, Causes Governor to Modi-
fy Boast somewhat-sAmes chautau.
qua Associations Financial condi-
ton Improving.

Special TO Times-Republican.
Ames, Aug. 21.-'Kansas has the
greatest agricultural college in the
world exclaimed Governor Hoch at
the Ames chautauqua yesterday after
noon. in his Message From Kansas"
Easy there" shouted a student Of
the Iowa State College, who was seated
at the rear of the tent. And the gov
ernors face redeemed.
Then the resourceful speaker con-
tinued. "Well," said he, lit is the
greatest, but not the best. If 1 were
in Kansas, I would say II was the best,
but there are more of you than there
is OF me-" His address pleased several
thousands Of auditors.
The sixth annual session of the
Ames chautauqua closed last evening,
with musical program by the Ernest
Gamble Concert Party. The financial
condition of the association is much
better this year than in any previous
year. A five year lease has been Sc
cured from the Maxwell Park Asso-
citation, for the chautauqua, and there
is every reason to believe that an audi
forum will be erected during the COM
ing sprinc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
CHICAGO q NORTHWESTERN

No. 1-Overiand Limited ...i2:55 m
No. 3EPacihc Express ...... 500 m
No. Los Angeles Limited
daily 5000. ............ 5:65 q m
N. 13-Chicago & Des Moines
Express $3.50. ........... 5:o4 p m
No. 11-Colorado Special :. 5:26 p. m.
No. 15-Fast Mail .......... $3.50 m
No. 29-Omaha Passenger .. 1926 m
No. 43-Freight -. .......11:25 a m
No. 6-Dakota Passenger :. 1924 q m
GOING EAST
No. 1-overland Limited -. $50 a m
No. Chicago Limited ....11:s0 p. m.
No. Atlantic Express. 1855 p. m.
No. s-Los Angeles Limited
No. 12-Chicago Special 80. 1886 p m
No. 10-Chicago & Omaha. 10: 35 a. m.
No. 1l-Chicago Express 80. s:23 q m
No. so-Cedar Rapids Pas
sengsr 5000. ............ $40 p m
No. freight ............ 1850 p m
No. 23-China q Japan ....13:1o q. m.
Nos. -. -. - and ~ daily exceet
Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
IOWA CENTRAL
NORTH BOUND

Twin cities Mail (daily)... $3.50 am
Mason City Mail lex. Sum-. s:s5 D m
Twin Cities Limited daily 1850 q m
Local Freight lex SUM-. -. S:45 q m
+. SOUTH BOUND
81. Louis and Kansas City /.
Mail daily .............. $3.50 p m
Peoria Express lex. SUM- >. 800 m
st. Louis and Peoria Limited
daily -. .............. s:1e a m
Local Freight Tex. SUM- ....12:50 p m
STORY CITY BRANCH
Leave. Arrive.
1880 .. m. stock Express
$40 p. "a. Mixed Tex. Sum-. $40 p IA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
MapIeton News.

Special to Times-Republican.
Mapleton, Aug. 21.-Richard Cham
berlain and Miss Lavina Hodges were
married at Onawa, Tuesday. Aug. II,
and are at home to their friends ON
their farm, east Of town.
Mrs. G. C. Frum has returned from
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. "A. Simmons and
son Forest, have returned from a weeks
trip to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Carhart returned
yesterday from few weeks outing at
Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. ELMER Mcvicker are
spending the week at Storm Lake.
T. F. Wooster was in Sioux City,
this week.
M. ]. Goldburger sold an so-acre
farm south Of town, for $4,000.
Mrs. w. E. Allen and son Clifford.
spent last Sunday with friends. in
Mapleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. e. Courtney returned
from q summer outing in Colorado,
this week.
Mapleton is making extension prep
arations to entertain the old settlers
next Thursday, Aug. rs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
LITIGATION ENDED.
Bank Finally Gets Judgment Asains.
Mercantile Company.

Bank Finally Gets Judgment Against
Mercantile Company.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston. Aug. 21.-A elimination of
the litigation between the Farmers
Savings bank of Arispie. and the Burr
Forbes & Sons Mercantile Company,
has been reached, after more than a
years litigation in the district court
Of this place, by Judge H. K. Evans
sustaining the findings of the Jury of
the April term of court, in which it
brought in verdict. giving the Farm
ers' Savings bank a $1,000 judgment
and land. also allowing, additional judg-
nlent in special findings. This decision
gives complete victory to the Farm
ers' Savings bank. The case has been
hotly- fought in both the district and
higher court and has attracted wide
attention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
RAILROAD TIME TABLE
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
"Maple Leaf Route"

No. i-st. Joe and K. G. Linn
tied ............... 4:4S m
No. 3EK. c. Mail & Express 6:25 m
No. SIX. c. Express ....... s:42 a m
mo. 7-Des Moines Express .10:30 a m
enc. Sway Freight ...... 2:55 m
GOING NORTH
No. Chicago and st. Paul
/ Limited $3.50. .......... .11:o5 p m
No. 4-Chicago and st. Paul
Express 1880. ...........12:l5 m
No. 6-Twin City and Chi
cago Special .............. 4:17 q m
No. 8 Observation-Disclosures. 1920 m
sNo. Sway Freight $50. 1880 m
Except Sunday. Effective Aug. s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD.

II you suffer from bleeding, itching
blind or protrudins Piles. send me your
address. and / will tell you how, to cure
yourself at home by the now absorp-
ton treatment; and viii also send
some Of this home treatment free for
trial, with references from your own
locality Il requested. Immediate re-
LIEF and permanent cure assured. Send
no money. but tell others Of this offer.
Write today to Mrs. Summers, Box r.
Notre Dame, IND.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
AMEs GIRL WINS CONTEST.

Mis-, June Durham Carries or psela.
matory Honors At Chautanqua.
Special to Times-Republican.
Ames, Aug. 21.-ln the inter-cify
high school declamatory contest held
ut the Ames chautauqua yesterday
forenoon at 10 o'clock, Miss June Dun
ham, of this city. won first place. and
was awarded SO in gold. She received
rne unanimous 33ssss::::::o>.s CO the three
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
PREACHER DIES SUDDENLY.
Rev. G S. McElhinny, of Fairfield
Succcumbs, to Heart Disease.

Succcumbs to Heart Disease.
Special to Times Republican.
Fairfield, Atfg. 91:--Rev C. S. Nc
Elhinny of Fairfield who has been
serving for some time as pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Mt Zion, died
suddenly at Stockport early yesterday
morning presumably of heart trouble.
The Rev. Mr.. McElhinny had gone to
Stockport Wednesday and that even
ing officiated at the wedding of Otto
McCracken and Miss Sanderson, liv-
ing near there. After the ceremony the
Rev. Mr. Elhinny went to the home of
Ernest Guthrie to spend the night He
was taken suddenly Ill and yesterday
a physician was called. His condition
did not improve and yesterday morning
at o'clock the end came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
PROGRESS an HARDING CASE.
Attorneys For Defense Will File Motto
To Dismiss Proceedings.

To Dismiss Proceedings.
Special to Times Republican.
Denison, Aug. 21.-In the Attorney
Harding disbarnent suit, now pending
here, with Judge Wright, Of Iowa Falls,
presiding, the attorneys for the defense
give notice of filing a motion to dis
miss the proceedings and Attorney Ben
Sallinger is preparing his authorities.
One of the charges against Harding Is
that he went to Grainegr and Idaho
Falls, Idaho. representing the interests
of three daughters of one Calib Squibs,
deceased, but when there he entered in
to deal with their brother Joe so that
he became owner Of the land in the es-
tate. which belonged in part to his
clients.
Dispositions taken recently are now
being read in court Harding is maxi
ing hard fight to show his integrity
in the land deal, as he wants to hold
the land. it being considered valuable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
500 Reward. 900

The readers Of this paper will be
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been able to cure in all its stages, and
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is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
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surfaces of the system, thereby de-
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and giving the patient strength by
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Ing nature in doing it's work. The pro-
prietors have SO much faith in its cur
alive powers that they offer One Hun
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to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address: r. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo.
O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for cOnsti.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
Married at Fort Dodge.

Special 70 Times- Republlcah.
Iowa Falls, Aug. 21.-At Fort Dodge,
Wednesday evening. occurred the mar
Mage of Miss Lottie Page, daughter Of
Mrs. Lenna Page, Of this city, to Mr..
Frank Flanagan, OF Fort Dodge. The
groom is fireman on the M. & 8. L.,
and the couple will make their home at
Fort Dodge and will he at home after
Oct. l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

has been proving its superior merit In
cases of Cramps, Diarrhoea, Poor APP
petite, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Heart
burn, Bloatins, BeIchins and Maralia,
Fever and Aeue. The genuine has our
Private Stamp over neck Of bottle. Re-
fuse others.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
WNToN cHAuTAuouA CLOSES.
Deficit of About 5000, But Association
Is Not DISCOURAGED.

OeTiclt OF ABOUT 9Eoo, 6ut ASSOCIATION
Is Not Discouraged.
Special to Times Republican.
Vinton, Aug. 21.-The fourth annual
chautauqua closed here Thursday ev-
ening of this week. AS whole, the
program surpassed that of any former
year. The weather was good turnout
the session, tho a little too hot. While
the attendance was good, the secre-
tary's books show a deficit of some
$780, 1t is thought this can easily be
made up next year. At meeting Of
the directors Thursday afternoon, the
old officers were elected for the en-
suing year: F. G. Bryner, president;
w. H. Hanna, vice president; George
N. Urice, secretary; ]. w. Hayward,
treasurer and A. NJ. M. Dornan plat
form manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
rInfEsREPUBIIoAN, MARsHA1TowN IOWA. Au4usr FL 100,

judges. none OF whom were acquainted
with the contestants. Her subject was
The Lie" The other speakers were
Mona Klump, Of Nevada; Laura Srick,
OF Slater. and Leda Mason, of Cam
bridge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
ANNUAL PICNIC AT MoDALE.
Woodmen Camps Of Harrison cou
10 Meet SAINT Is

W66dfh6h Camps OF 66rrIsoh County
to Meet Sept. is.
Special to Times Republican.
Logan, Aug. 21.-The different
woodmen camps Of Harrison county
have decided to hold their annual pic
mic at Modale, Wednesday. Sept. is.
Hon. Charles Saunders Of Council
Bluffs, will deliver the principal adj
dress Of the forenoon. An excellent
program has been made up for the af-
ternoon. All trains bearing passengers
will stop at Modale, for the accommo-
dalton of those wishing to attend. The
Logan band will furnish the music.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
SLEEPS; MONEY TAKEN.

Iowa City Woman Maps On Her Porch
and Loses $500.
Iowa City, Aug. 21.-Mrs. Frank
Dunkel proprietor of the Dunkel hotel,
fell asleep sitting on the hotel porch
Thursday night, holding a handbag in
her lap. When awakened yesterday
morning the bag and the contents, in
Guiding $500, were gone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
DR.. GRAHAM SUCCESSFUL.
Former State University Student Pa.se.
Army Dental Examination.

ForHor 0taIe OHIVoFoIIy 0tuuohr FaSSvS
Army Dental Examination.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Aug. 21.-Dr. George d.
Graham, who graduated in 1907 from
the state university dental college, has
won distinct honor at West Point by
passing the examination for dental
corps of the United States army. Gra-
ham was the only one Of seven who
tried the examination to pass It sue
cessfully. 1t covered eighteen days Of
time and was perhaps as severe g test
as could well be made. Since his grad
uation from college, where he was
known as a splendid student, Graham
has been predicting at Nashua
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
WRECK ON CENTRAL.

Engine and Three Freight Cars %.
nelished Near Manchester.
Special to Times-Republican.
Manchester, Aug. 21.-Frelght engine
No. 1914, not under control. on the IL
linois Central. smashed into passenger
train No. 922 at o'clock here yester-
day morning. The engines and three
freight cars were smashed None of the
passengers were injured. The train
were delayed some time by the acci-
dent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
DON'T WAIT

until YOU have ttrr..aS. everything else he
fore trying the Bitters. That only ag-
oravates matters and does you no good
whatever. Take tho Bitters first
you'll not need any other. For Sc
years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
Take Notice

All persons are recommended to take
Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache
rheumatism, and kidney and bladder
trouble. It will quickly correct urinary
Irregularities, which, IL neglected, may
develop into serious illness. It viii
-estore health and strength. Do no,
neglect signs of kidney or bladder trou-
Die and risk Bright's disease or dia
aetes. Sold by Mcbride & Will phar
macy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
DEPUTY SHERIFF. APPOINTED.

II. II. Wolff Succeeds f. c. Naeve Of
Scott County.
Davenport, Aug. 21.-Hugo H. Wolff,
for some time past deputy county
treasurer, was yesterday appointed
deputy sheriff by Sheriff Louis Eek
hardt to succeed Fred c. Naeve, re-
signed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-21
NEW PRINCIPAL FOR cREsToN
Thomas Bridges, Of Maine, Selected
.,,s,!: e.L..l.

Thomas Bridges, OF Maine, Selected 70
r;ie.a Pubic Schools.
Special to Times-Republican.
Creston, Aug. 21.-Prof. Thomas
Bridges, OF Maine. has been selected
by the local school board for principal
Of the high school at this place. Pro-
fessor Bridges comes with gilt edged
recommendations from his home state.
All the vacancies In the public schools
have now been filled. and everything is
in readiness for the opening Aug. 80.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-04-04
waller 1 Boost, Hal Chase Al.

Sunny Jim" McAleer, the best trade
maker in the American league, was in
. tanning bee the other day. Hal
Chase was the subject, and about him
the Brown manager said: .,>l$f.:
= MANY q time I swore when that
fellow Chase was making plays at first
base and robbing us of games. I be-
ieve he snatched more games from
our club than any other club did.
Sometimes one would think he had Q
rubber arm, the way he gets that
throw on the inside Of the runner. It's
a grand sight to watch him working.
HE is also there with the bat and
on the bases. He is like a cat play
ing with mouse. You think be 10
not watching the game, then suddenly
he will pounce on the ball and make
one Of his great plays. l think It viii
be some time before they find one that
will. even tie that youngster.' - y i. 4, 4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-04-04
GIANTS HAVE STAR CATCHER
indian Meyers Is Fine 5atsman and
Has Good Arm.

John Meyers, the full-blooded Indian
catcher Of the Giants, promises to be
one of the most picturesque figures on
the diamond during this season. He
already is the talk Of the players on
account of his remarkable ability as
hitter. He is the heaviest man In the
business. Meyers tips the beam at
214 pounds, and it is all solid flesh. He
is over six feet tall.
Meyers was born near Riverside.
CAL, and is a full-blooded Mission In
dian. He belongs to the Cuchilla tribe.
He says there are $4,000 Of them out
there, but he escaped. Meyers began
playing baseball for money when he
was quite young, and when he went to
Dartmouth college later on he was not
able to play on the college team on
account of his having been a profes'
sional. He still wears his Dartmouth
sweater.
Meyers first hit as a ball player was
in the Tristate league. He then went
to Butte, Mont. Later he Joined the
st. Paul team Of the American associa'
ton. Last season his batting average
was .29O, but he hit over 800 several
times. :.. T.. ...:...... 4.
Meyers has a wonderful arm, and
during the training work at Marlin he
has thrown out many a runner at sec
ond. He is 20 years old. ID
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-04-04
.i{ff3&!2!e!%}Z! '

venturing a guess as to the probable
lineup Of Pittsburg in the opening
game at Cincinnati, Smoky City cor:
respondent presents the following com.
bination: Battery, Maddox and Glib
son; first base, Abstein; second base
Abbaticchio; third base, Leach; short
stop, Wagner; outfielders, Clarke, VIII
son and Moeller..
Abstein, new first baseman for the
Pirates, is a star association football
player. When the Pilgrim eleven
comes over from England next fall the
diamond star will be one Of the men
to oppose the Britishers at st. Louis.
Manager Lajoie becomes more Opt:
mistic each day. He can see nothing
but Cleveland In the American league
and predicts that the Maps will jump
into the lead and never be headed.
Grant is leading of for the Phillies
and has convinced Murray that he ID
the best Of his team mates ct getting
to first base. - Ia :. !. 4, /
Despite the optimism which comes
from the Maps training camp, the boss
OF the bunch is still trying to get .
shortstop. Ball and Austin of the
Highlanders are being considered.
} At q rainy afternoon, dopefest one Of
the Giants figured out that McGraws
team has been batting at 800 clip ID
the practice games. ri @$55 III u
\ "A big shakeup in the, New York
Highlandery 10 threatened unless the
team batting improves. Az INA $s. ..}5
Jack Thoney II unable to get into
condition through illness and Hooper
ID likely to get his place on the B0s
ton Americans. S:5
Brown. former Boston catcher, whG
started the craze Of having the appen.
DIX removed to help in ball playing
refuses to report TO Toronto. He say
Ne 10 Slck and couldn't earn his salary
ana wouldn't cheat the club. q
barney Drsyfuss told very close
fs5snd Ct Hot Springs the other day
5that - bshsvsd NJ hAd ! much stzong
O. tsem thAn Inst year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-04-04
WELSH LOGICAL orr NENl'T!' 4. |. N
OF BATTLING NELSON.
Young Eno'ishman Has Great H'ns
Record and 10 Eager for Try at
LiahtweIaht Title. WI

Freddie Welsh, who was born March
s. 1886, at Bontypridd, Wales, ana
chrtstened. Frederick, Hall Thomas, 10
probably the most promising candidate
for Battling" Nelson's lightweight
title. He is without doubt the best
man of his pounds who has come from
the British, isles since the days OF Jem
Carney. Although just past % years
Of age, Welsh has fought more than
100 battles, having begun his public
boxing career when he was 10 years
old. Prior to coming to America he
took little or no part in professional
bouts, combining himself to the anna
teurs. After spending two years N
this country and taking part in. rs con-
tests Welsh returned home.
His experience in this country
served him good purpose, as when
he reached London matches came
thick and fast. It was q succession
Of victories, a. In seven months No,
won IL contests, ten of them by the
knockout route. Having cleaned up All
the men of his weight In Great Brit