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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
SCRATCHED so SHE COULD
NOT SLEEP

Il write to tell you how thankful I
am for the wonderful Cuticura Rem
edies. My little niece had eczema for
five years and when her mother died
] took care OF the child. 1t was all
over her face and body, also on her
head. She scratched so that she could
not sleep nights. / used Cuticura
Soap to wash her with and then ap-
piled Cuticura Ointment. did not
use quite half the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment, together with Cuticura Re
solvent, when you could see change
and they cured her nicely. Now she
is eleven years old and has never been
bothered with eczema since. r1y
friends think 1t Us just great the way
the baby was cured by Cuticura.
send you a picture taken when she was
about Is months old.
''She was taken with the eczema
when two years old. She was covered
with big sores and her mother had all
the best doctors and tried all kinds of
salves and medicines without effect
until we used Cuticura Remedies. Mrs.
H Herman, 663 Quincy St. Brooklyn,
N. z. Sept. 27. 1909"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
There Should.

Fritz the gardener was stolid Ger
man who was rarely moved to ex-
traordinary language. Even the most
provocative occasions only caused him
to remark mildly on his illluck. Not
long ago he came back from the city
in the late evening after a hard day
in the market place. He was sleepy,
and the train being crowded, the bag
gageman gave him a chair in his
roomy car.
Finally the train reached Bloom
field. Fritz still slept as it pulled in
and his friend had to shake him and
tell him where he was.
II tanks you,'' said Fritz, as he rose
slowly to his feet. The open door OF
the car was directly in front of him
He walked straight out of it.
The baggageman sprang to look aft
er him. Fritz slowly picked himself
up from the sand by the side of the
track, looked up at the door, and said
with no wrath in his voice:
There should here be some steps"
st. Paul Dispatch.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
THE GAME SEA TROUT.
A Careless Cast in Pacific Tide Water
Causes a Surprise Party.


The sea trout OF the Pacific coast is
the greatest member of the family
afoat, according to Richard L. Pocock
in Recreation. He made the discov-
cry quite by accident when fishing for
brook trout at the mouth of short
coast river draining large lake.
Getting tired of catching the small
fish, which seemed to be the best that
the river offered, Mr.. Pocock decided
to try his luck in the nearby tide wat
er at the rivers mouth-and this IS
what he says of his success:
"A parmacheene belle at point and
a march brown dropper were cast all
too carelessly on the water, and in a
moment I was having the surprise par
ty of my life, and making the ac-
ouaintance of very different KIND OF
fish. the sea trout OF the PACING
coast. the cousin of the Scotsman's
sea trout, the white trout of Old Erin s
anglers and the SEWN, beloved OF
Taffy's heart.
"At the second cast, if memory
serves. two fish we're hooked, and all
the morning as the tide rose the
snort was fine, all the fish landed av-
eraging about two pounds and rang
ing in weight from one pound UP 70
four. I had made discovery; sea
trout were there in plenty and would
take a fly freely, and, having ta$en
it. would put up fight OF which no
fish need be ashamed and which, al
Loving weight for weight, would puS
the lordly salmon to shame"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Provinces Carved Out.

Four years ago the provinces OF Al
berta and Saskatchewan were carved
out of a vast area formerly known as
the Northwest Territories. Their pop
ulation at the time of their organlza-
ton as provinces was probably about
10000 for Alberta and 10000 for Sas-
katchewan. The number today Is
somewhat probIematic, but guess Oh
more than half million for the two
provinces is quite reasonable. Sas-
katchewan is now producing crops
worth nearly $4,000, 900, and Alberta,
which is a cattle country rather than
a crop country, values its harvest at
Sic. 5000 O0O.-New York Sun.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Clever Joke of Kind Kino.

King Edwards great nature was IL
Illustrated the other night by London
correspondent at the Press club in
New York.
'"The king" said the correspondent.
twas visiting Rufford Abbey, and one
morning, in company with his host,
Lord Arthur Savile, he took walk
over the preserves.
Suddenly Lord Arthur, a big burly
man, rushed forward and seized a
shabby fellow with dead pheasant
protruding from the breast of his coat
Sir said Lord Arthur to the king,
this fellow is a bad egg. This is the
second time I've caught him poaching.'
But the kings handsome face
beamed, and he laughed his gay and
tolerant laugh.
"'Oh, let him CO. he said. If he
really were bad egg, you know. he
wouldn't poach'"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Qualified.

A prominent western attorney tells
of a boy who once applied at his Of
fee for work.
This boy was bright looking and
rather took to him.
Now, my son. said, If you come
10 work for me you will occasionally
have to write kilograms and take
down telephone messages. Hence a
pretty high degree of schooling is es-
sential. Are you fairly we'll educated?'
1.-THE boy smiled confidently.
al be- he said Independent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
JUDGES WIGS.

The wig is only worn by English
barristers to give them a sterl judi
cial appearance, and no one can say
that it fails in this respect The GUS
tom was originated by French
judge in the seventeenth century
when, happening to don a marquis
wig one day, he found it gave him
such stern and dignified appearance
that he decided to get one for himself
and wear it at all times in court
This he did, and the result was so
satisfactory from legal point of
view, that not only judges, but bar
risters, also, took up the custom
throughout Europe.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
A Real Argument.

They were talking about argument,
not in the abstract, but as applying
to domestic happiness. What do you
think is the most unanswerable ar
gument you ever heard?' one bach
elor asked a married man.
That's very easy" he replied
when your wife says, IF they can
afford it, we cam there is no flaw in
that-and never will be."-Youth's
Companion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
The Ready Theorist

"You see," explained the scientist.
house flies are dangerous because
they carry germs on their feet"
"Ah!" exclaimed the ready theorist;
then the remedy is simple. All you
need to do is to make them wear
overshoes and leave them on the porch
when they come in
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
In the Night School.

Teacher (of night schooD -What do
you understand by the terms "life
sentence?" Give an example of one.
Shaggy Haired Pupil pronounced
you husband and wife.-Chicago 'Trib-
une.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Mathematical REQUEST.

Little Mary, seven years old, was
saying her prayers. And, God she
petitioned at the close, make seven
times six forty-eight."
why, Mary, why did you say that?"
asked her mother.
"'Cause that's the way wrote it in
Examination in school today, and !
want it to be right "-Lppincott's.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

.Why do you think he Is enforcing
the law?"
Il don't know, I'm sure. There Is
his duty. of course, but that is not US
ually considered motive.-St. Louis
Dispatch.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Not His Fault.

"Oratory is a gift, not an acquire
ment," said the proud politician, as
he sat down after an hours harangue.
II understand" said the matter-of-
fact chairman. Were not blamin'
you. You done the best you could"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic Powder.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t
is certain cure for sweating callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Always use it to
Break in new shoes Sold by all Druggists,
25c Trial package mailed FREE. Address
Allen S. OImsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

The grand knowledge for man to
know il the essential and eternal diff
ference between right and wrong. be-
tween base and noble.-Mallock.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Literary Note.

do you think that poets should
never marry"
Il don't know about that. But they
should be very careful about compos-
ing love letters unless they intend to-"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Quantity Not Quality.

Teacher-Willie, have you whis-
pered today without permission?
Willie-Yes, wunst.
Teacher-Johnnie, should Willie
have said ''wunst 2"
Johnnie (triumphantly) ma'am,
he should have said twist.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Murine For Your Eye Troubles. You Will
Like Murine 1t Soothes. soc at Your
Druggists Write For Eye Books. Free.
Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Generosity.

Il never deny my wife wish"
Indeed
mo; let her wish. 1t doesn't cost
anything. Life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

Squilbob-That fellow over there
would make splendid magazine poet.
Squilligan-A genius, Ell?
Squillbob-No, but he has dyspepsia
so bad that he would't get so hungry
living
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

BY patient loving endurance OF
annoyance are we preparing our
selves gradually for the discipline Of
trials.-E. M. Goulburn.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
For COLDS and GRIP.

Hicks Capudine is the best remedy
relieves the aching and feverishness-
cures the Cold and restores normal
conditions It's liquid-efects imme-
diately 10c Csc and soc. at drug stores.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

DIR. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar
coated, easy to take as candy, regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bow
els and cure constipation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Hedging.

Clergyman-Will you take this wo-
man until death?
Prospective Bridegroom-Isn't there
any minimum sentence?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
Undoubtedly Bad .

Mary Mild-Wouldn't you call her
-ah, doubtful character?
Carrie Caustique-Not unless you
wanted to give her the benefit of the
dOubt.-Smart Set
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

Freedom doesn't always bring hap
niness. but you'll notice that it is the
tied dog that bowls.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
The Real T:1Ina.

you say your husband was cut
by his neighbors at the party?"
"Yassah, OATS so, sah."
did they cut him with malice pre-
pense?"
NO. sab; wiz razah. sah."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
THE LIMIT.

Landlady-Mr. Hall Roome is about
the meanest man ever met.
Mrs. Slowpay-What's the trouble?
Landlady-Wants me to reduce the
price of his board because he's lost
two teeth.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
A poLIcEMAN's EXPERIENCE.
Suffered for Years From Chronic Kid
ney Trouble.

Walter J. Stanton. 1889 Pear ST.,
Camden. N. J., says: Kidney trouble
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04
For HEAnACl

FOR HEADACHE--Hiek's CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds. Heat stomach
or Nervous Troubles. Capudine Will re-
lieve you. It's liQuid-pleasant to take
acts Immediately. Try 1t. loo. $50
and soc. at drug stores.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

Nobody seriously disputes the adj
vantages of the "Pay-asyou-enter"
car. Not the least among these is the
reduction which it has made, at least
on certain lines, in the number of ac-
cidents. Statistics compiled by the
Chicago City Railway show that the
complete introduction of Chis style Of
car ON all trunk lines has resulted in
a decrease of accidents of about 80
percent, as compared with the num-
Der occurring during equal periods of
service with the old style of cars
which it replaced Scientific Ameri-
can.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

The loss of the Atlantic transport
liner "Minnehaha" upon the much
dreaded rocks at the western end of
the Sicily islands reminds us again
that, in spite of the additional safe
guards which have been introduced of
late years in transatlantic naviga-
ton, the perils of the sea are still in
sistent. The great success of the sub
marine bell on our Atlantic coast sug-
gests that this device might be used
to very good effect at the more dan
gerous points at the approaches to the
British Isles.-Scientific American.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

UOInSTSu m6 lOI III
teen years. II I
stopped, sharp twin
ges shot through my
back and 1t was hard
for me to arise. / was
treated by several doc
tors, one a specialist,
but did not receive
relief. Finally I be-
gan using Doan's'
Kidney Pills, and
soon noticed an i'm
provement. I con-
tinued until the trou-
BILE disappeared"
Remember t b g
name Doan's- For
sale by all dealers. 80
cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

Storage battery locomotives are be-
ing used IN certain mines of Germany.
These locomotives are considered less
dangerous than the ordinary electric
locomotive, for the reason that no wir-
ing is necessary in the mines, and
they can be incased completely to pre-
vent ignition of gases by means of a
chance spark The locomotives are
each provided with two sets of bat
teries, one of which is being charged
while the other is operating the loco
motive. The batteries are seldom
more than two-thirds discharged, so
that the re-charging takes but a short
time. In one type of locomotive of 20
horsepower the batteries contain go
cells, each with capacity Of "a am
pere hours. The storage battery loco
motives range from to 80 horsepow'
er.-Scientific American.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

S9NCE 6
lWsNTloN

A London scientist says that man
can dream any old kind of dream he
chooses if he only eats the right sort
of thing before going to bed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

A scheme for the construction OF
an elevated electric railway in Toxic
is at present under consideration. 1t
it proposed that there shall be two
lines, one running from the east to
the west of the city, and the other
from the north to the south. The cost
of construction of the projected lines
is estimated at SIP 100000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-08-04

Russia is becoming interested in
hydro-electric power plants, and is ex-
amining into the matter of electrifying
suburban divisions of its state rail
roads. An investigation is being made
of our high-tensfUn transmission sys-
TENS, and, says the Scientific Ameri-
can, it is probable that new field
will be opened for American engi-
neers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
He's Not a Fighter
But An Arbitrator
BY Tip Wright
Ware the jumps! "

aware the umps!"
You're apt to hear this cry this
summer, for the arbitrators, I'M
der the new rules have been given
plenty of latitude to plaster fines
right and left.
Billy Evans, the umpire whose
conk stopped pop bottle a few
years ago in st. Louis, has been
getting ready for the forthcoming
season, surely as no other arbi-
traitor ever prepared before.
Evans has been working out III
"a gymnasium with a bunch of
pugilists all winter, boxing ,wres-
Ting, tossing the medicine ball,
playing hand ball and in fact go
ing through a training that would
make many an aspiring boxer hest
tate.
Evans is an old football player
and he likes the strenuous work.
When he calls play" on the
opening day of the season of 1919
he will walk onto the field ready
for a flight or a frolic," and the
ball player who unpacks his nerve
long enough to try conclusions
with him will be a badly fooled in
dividual and a wiser one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
OXFORD BEATS CAMBRIDGE
n ANNUAL REGATTA

LONDON. March 23.-OxfOrd
lowered the Cambridge colors 20
day in the annual regatta on the
Thames, winning by three ami
Gne-half lengths. after a race of
four and one-half miles. The
distance was made by oxford IN
20 minutes IA seconds.
The crews raced for the frs.
mile with the Cambridge boat a
quarter of length in the lead.
After the first mile the Oxford
eight slowly closed upon their
rivals and soon nosed into the
lead. From then on the Oxford
crew was never headed.
There were no Americans on
the crew this year.
The course is about four mi.ns
IN length and the crews row
against the current, which is a
severe strain upon the men. As
general thing men in both
shells collapse after the race froln
sheer exhaustion, having rowed
themselves out in the struggle.
The best record for the course
S IS minutes and ~ seconds,
made by Oxford in 1898 ana
Cambridge in 1900. The table
-ells the history of the event for
The past thirty wears.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
BY RINGSIDER.
(By United Press Leased Wire.J

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a
Things continue to move strongly
for the big fight, the only rift be-
ing furnished by Jack johnson,
who, not satisfied with running
afoul of the law in New York. s
in very bad with the Chicago po-
lice. A policeman boarded John-
sons automobile for the purpose
of informing him that he was JOLT
ing the speed law to pieces. John
son resented the intrusion by
knocking the officer off the no.
ing machine.
Aside from the troubles that
he negro is continually getting
himself into, everything LOOKS
bright. Getting off to a terribly
had start, Tex Rickard and Jack
Gleason have succeeded in getting
over all of the bad hurdles thar
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
CASE IS TRANSFERRED

The big corporations do not try
any cases In the state courts when
they can help 1t. Yesterday the
Northwestern Improvement COM
pany had the case of Radonv1ch
against the company for $4,000
damages transferred from the
state to federal court. Mike
|Radonvich was a miner and was
killed In the mine at Roslyn last
May. His widow and children
Iare asking damages.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
AVIATION MEET At RHEIMS 3:
WILL Be GREATER THAN BEFORE

RHEIMS, France, March a.
to the plans of those
to conduct the second aviation
meet at Rheims, which is sched-
uled for July, the meeting will
be on a larger scale than any
which has been held thus far.
Forty thousand dollars in prizes
will be offered. In consequence
it is expected that the foremost
birdmen of the world will par-
ticipate in the exhibition.
The great feature this year viii
be the elimination trials for the
international aviation trophy.
The meet will begin July 8 and
conclude July 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
SPORTING NEWS OF THE WORLD
NORVALL MEETS
THE CYCLONE
TONIGHT
tBy United Press Leased wire.)

lDs 0hfttu EEt>o lstSAStu w htst
SAN FRANCISCO, March %.
Charlie Norvall will have the
greatest opportunity of his ca
reer as a boxer TO jump into the
front rank of lightweights to-
night, when he exchanges blows
with the old warhorse, Cyclone"
Thompson, here.
The latter is one OF the rough
est, toughest and hardest fighters
In the world and there are few
Of the top-notchers who care 10
tangle with him. For years Tho
Cyclone" has been bounding Bat
Ting Nelson for a match over the
marathon route, but the "Ba.-
tier" has persistently declined
to sign articles. However, "The
Cyclone" has been assured of a
match with the ex-champion in
the near future and he expects
TO give Norvall a more aggressive
fight than he usually puts up Il
that is possible in order not 10
lose the promised engagement
with the Dane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
FRESH FRUIT.

FRESH FRUIT.
Apples-Home grown, 7bc9
$3.50.
Grapes-Malaga, s4@.5.
Lemons-$3.50@4.
Oranges-New navels, $40
$50.
Pears-Y9kima winter S1.75
Grape fruit-s3.50@3.75.
FRESH VEGETABLES.
Beets--20c doz.; 81 sack.
Brussels sprouts-Sc and &c ID.
California caulifiower - SAG
2.25 crate.
Cabbage X q &c.
Carrots--20c doz.: ST sack.
Celery-S0c doz; IS crate.
Horse radish loo lib.
Lettuce-35 q 4Gc dog.
Onions-$1.50 % 1.65 ewt.
Green on.ons-20c doz.
Oyster plant-20c dozen.
Parsley-30c dog.
Parsnips-$1 a 1.26 sach.
Potatoes - Yakima, $16@18:
ton; home grown, SIS OFT.
Sweet potatoes-S2.75.
Radishes-20e doz.
Rhubarb-15c lb.
Rutabagas-$1 sack.
Hubbard suuash--2 1-2c Ib.
EGG %.
. Washington ranch, FAC Csc.
BUTTER.
Washington creamery, SIC.
Eastern, 35c; best storage 81
q 35c.
MEATS AMI P0,1.TNY.
Hens and springs, 1920;
ducks, Ice; geese, 1Sc; turkeys,
zoe, live weight.
Fresh Meats-Cow beef. 90
8 kc; steer beef. @1015c;
wethers, 12h @13Ac; PIX.
trimmed, Ice; veal, 13c.
Mutton --12 @13hc.
Hogs-14e.
WHEAT.
Prices offered bv minern fos
wheat; club, S1.04: bluastem,
Sill a 1.12; red. $1.03; forty
fold, s1.OS.
LIVESTOCK.
Prices offered ~ pack!rg house,
for live stock: Steers, ~ a &c:
cows, az q sc; heifers, so 5Kc;
Hogs, Zoe. Sheep-Ewes, 61Sc;
wethers, &c: lambs. 7hc.
FISH.
Ealibut cheeks, 10c; fall
salmon, Sc; true cod, AZ:
red snapper, j0c; lin cod, Sc;
halibut, lie; herring, 4c; perch,
7c; founders, Ic; Columbia river
smelt, &c; Sound smelt, &c: Ger
man carp, Sc; rock cod. 1890:
salmon trout, zoe: oysters, sack
S6.75; GAL, $3.50; clans, $2.50
sack; shrimps, 121ac h.; crabs,
$3.50 a $50; kippered salmon
LIE; steelhead salmon, lac; 'tur-
geon. 1 5ci &Sockeye salmon, 13c,
Columbia river shad, 1Oc; stu
ped bass, 1sc; red snapper, &c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
ISREADY
EXCEPT JOHNSON

beset their path. Word comes
from Jeffries that he could DC
ready to fight within three weeks
If necessary, setting aside al
doubt or fear that he could never
get back to his old form. Now il
Gleason could only pound a little
sense into Johnson's knob, every
thing would be lovely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23

BOSTON, March 23.-Poor old
Harvard is playing in about the
hardest athletic luck that ever
befell an eastern college, and II
The crimson is successful in base
ball, track, field or on the water
this year, 1t will be little short of
marvellous.
Probation and accidents are
playing havoc with the men,
scarcely a day passing without its
II regret to report" incident.
The climax of the hard luck
came when Bob" Mckay. the big
varsity tackle. regarded as the
mainstay of the 1910 baseball
team, failed to pass his mid-year
examinations and went on proba-
tion with dull thud.
Mckay showed such class as a
pitcher that Christy Mathewson
declared him to be the best col
lege pitcher he had ever seen.
OF last years nine four men
returned to school. Capt. c. l..
Lanigan, 8. 7. Hicks, n. II. Aron-
son and J. A. Mclaughlin. Hicks
Is the only pitcher to be depended
upon. and he WI have to bear the
brunt of the work. The team
must be developed from raw ma
teriai.
Early this season Harvard was
.touted 10 repeat last springs per-
Torrance and win the intercol-
legiate track meet. Now over
half the point winners OF las,
years team are ineligible.
8 The injury to Capt. pete" Lit
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-23
Bat and Wolgast Agree
To Meet Again

from Nelson last night. Bats
messag was a lengthy plea for
another match. The Michigan
boy replied that he will be will
ing to meet Nelson before he
meets either Mcfarland, Thopp-
son or Moran, believing that Mel
son would prove the strongest
drawing card over any other chal-
lenger.