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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03
ARE WE RICHER OR PooRERi

ARE WE RICHER OR POORERi
According to the statistical bureau
Of the federal department Of commerce,
the per capita wealth Of this country
has increased from 1907 in 1850 to ST.
300 in 1904. Money in circulation in
creased from $12 per capita in 1850 to
$34 in 1911. vi.
The individual deposits in banks
grew from $2,ooo0Oo,ooo in 1875 to
SIC, o0o,ooo0Oo in 1911. The number
of depositors in savings banks was
100000 in 1866 and 100000 in 1911.
Let these facts represent "x'' and
from them anyone who wants to can
undertake to figure whether or not the
people are richer. or poorer.
There certainly is a lot more Of
wealth gross in the United States in
proportion to total population; it is
just as sure that there is lot more,
money, gross; there is no doubt there
is more money in the banks in the
names of individuals.
No one can deny these facts. But
unfortunately, they tell only one side
Of the story or show but one side Of
the picture. The growth Of country
or its right development depends not on
gross wealth or gross money circula.
tion.
The people must grow more intelli-
gent, more efficient, with greater earn
ing power and must have the mode Of
living that goes with these factors.
Has average income kept pace with in
crease of intelligence, efficiency and
earning powers
We do not know; but we do. know
that the development Of these prime
factors of civilization is bringing
among the average of men determine
tion to have their share, according to
this growth and is bringing the power
to get it. Just here lies the most hope
full portent Of the future.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

s'It would not, Of course, be possible
to cover as much territory the first year
as in succeeding seasons, as more work
would be needed in making the original
road and q uniform sized crown in all
parts Of the county.
"The maintenance of the roads by
the traction and drag system would
amount to about one-tenth Of the pres
ent cost and the roads would be about
seventy-five per cent better. The roads
could be kept up for an entire season
at cost Of. approximately 81 per.
mile.'
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

One hundred anarchists, near San
Diego, were compelled to kiss the Amer
lean flag. Has anyone explained why
this outrage should have been inflicted
OH Old Glory. No one should be per-
miSted to touch that flag, except in
love and reverence and it should DO the
duty Of all good Americans to keep the
emblem star-pure that all may see it
nut 10 love it. To permit confessed or
supposed enemies to kiss the flag of
Washington, Sheridan and Grant, is ua-
Eardonable.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

No matter what mans political
views may be, no matter how honest
or sincere he is in expressing those
views, if they differ from your own in
the slightest particular, the proper
thing to do is to denounce the man
holding such views. What right has
any one to entertain any political opin-
ions, anyhow, if they are not the same
as yours9
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

It is very evident that the "Progres-
sive" convention held at Fargo last
Saturday bit off more than they could
chew and ask the voters to swallow.
Anyway, the adjourned without en-
dorsing any congressional candidate
and in fact let everything go by default
with the exception Of Buchanan, whom
they will support for governor. Even
Nestos was not endorsed as candidate
for states attorney of Ward county
Minot Democrat.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

It is claimed that Frank Moylan, Of
Freshwater township is candidate
for county treasurer. Wonder if rank
has been stamped with the go. K.'
Of "Boss'' Traynor9
The familiar cry since the Fargo Gen
camera" meeting-"Alex. Mckenzie
in all his glory was not arrayed like
one Of these,''
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

What is the primary laws What
right has Fred Traynor to dictate from
his Office in Devils Lake who the peo-
pie of Ramsey county are to vote for
by framing up ticket for county Of
ficers. Fred is taking big load on
his shoulders in thus keeping the pre-
cepts of the primary law. Have you
all received letter from Fredq There
are number who probably have.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Judge John F. Cowan has announced
his candidacy to succeed himself on
the district bench and will be elected
by one Of the largest majorities ever
given him in that judicial district
which will be just rebuke to the
character destroyers who attempted to
impeach him.-Minot Democrat.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

We would like to see the town board
get busy with the road drag. The road
drag could be used to advantage after
every shower and make great i'm
prcvement. Good roads are benefit to
farmers, as well as all other people
who may use the highways. Crazy
Public Opinion.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Perhaps, after all, Andy Miller s
eagerness to change the decision Of the
supreme court is merely so that he can
be the recipient of some democratic
votes owed him for what little tour the
attorney general made for the -epubli-
cans (q)-in behalf of John Burke.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

The fdouble cross' that the Journal
frequently speaks about is familiar
expression with that organ. It has done
50 much Of it, in grooming republican
candidates before the primary, in an
Effort to get something easy for ITS
own democratic pets ut the general
election, it is no wonder that tho
words "double crosse are so often
used. ~
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

The World understands that Andy
Miller also has a past.
Give the progressives chance is the
cry. The Stalwarts have held sway
for years is the claim Of some. Tt is q
cinch that the stalwarts would hold
sway forever if many more chances
were given the progressives, such as
were given Bickford, stockwen and P.
d. Norton.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Andy Miller seems to be another one,
of those political four-fushers who.
would put the state to considerable ex-
pense in defeating law which would
hinder his candidacy. Andy might
need some Of those democratic votes.
that the assessors are registering.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

The next time the progressives meet
at Fargo no one outside of certain
few will know anything about it. Then
there will be no chance for a scrap
such as has ragged at the formers meets
Of the political deformers.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

What is the primary laws What
does it means What right have a
body of political reformers, consisting
Of a few men, to get together and fix
a state ticket and guide the peoples
Is this in keeping with the primary
laW9
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

A fellow was jailed the other day
and claimed he was "king" of Ram.
sey county. Not being able to find any
other name the officer dubbed him
"secretary of the State Progressive
Republicans.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

to quite a jackpot. It looks like q
fllickertail insurgent. could not detect
even q progressive band wagon until
he was run over by its wheels. Fargo
Forum.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

From present indications LaFollette
will occupy the same position in the
presidential race as a steam calliope
does in a circus parade.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Billy Sunday calls the fellow who
writes an editorial on prohibition and
then sends out for pint Zone species
of hypocrite.'
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

"The details of which of course are
not made public" is the way the Fargo
Courier News refers to the gathering
at Fargo yesterday.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03
Among the men seeking nomination

Among the: men seeking nomination
ct the Republican primary election
next June is one whose qualifications
are preeminent. Carl o. Jorgenson, the
present deputy state auditor, is a can
didate for the position Of state auditor.
He is a young man Of exceptional abil-
tity as an expert accountant and detail
Office man. He has been deputy state
auditor for more than eight years and
was clerk in the office of the state aud
itor some time before he was made dep:
uty. He is perfectly familiar with the
duties Of the Office, fitted by temper
ament, education and experience to ex-
ecute them and bears an unimpeachable
character for honesty and integrity.
We are very glad to recommend the
candidacy Of Mr.. Jorgenson to the vot-
ers Of the state. Walsh County Record.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Mr.. Hanna strongly endorsed in
North Dakota the Roosevelt brand Of
progressiveism that is now making such
big strides in all parts Of the United
States, and the people Of North Dakota
are proud Of their representative and
the stand he has taken. Mr.. Hanna g
firm stand for Roosevelt has gained
much for him in the coming campaign.
The voters Of North Dakota want q
governor with ability and experience
and MI. Hanna possesses those quail
ties.-Esmond Bee. ~
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Was the primary law obeyed to the
letter at Fargo yesterday when the
few convened behind closed doorsf
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

With the summer months drawing
near we may expect the suspension Of
Commercial club activity entirely.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Is the go. K.'' endorsement one Of
the demands made in the primary lawi
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Are secret sessions in keeping with
the primary lawi
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Can six or eight men make a slate
under the primary lawi
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

How hard it is in political reform to
practice what you preach.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-05-03

Is fixing up slate in keeping with
the primary lawf
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
Pdpke Returns Home After
Conquest of Marcel MOyeQu
BOXING SHOWS TONIGHT.

Garden A. c.. Madison Square
Garden-Buck Grouse OF Pittsburgh
vs.. Young Kurtz OF Newark, Young
Shugrue OF Jersey City VS.. Jimmy
Coffey. Boyo Drlscoll of England vs..
Young Reilly. all ten-round bouts.
Fordon A. C.-Joe West VS.. Willie
Lester. ten rounds.
Matches Arranged.
Pinky Burns VS.. Battling Kiddy,
ten rounds. Browns Gymnasium A.
A. tomorrow night.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
Only One Game CQrded
On the Hilltop To-Day but
There'H Be T,UO TO-MOry0U

youngsters a trial. With him the pen.
nant race Is secondary now. lie must
build up team for next year, and the
only way to begin Is to see just what he
has In the way OF raw material. lie
thinks he has found a permanent short
stop In Dowd. but he wants TO ascertain
TIE real strength of his young pitching
string.
In the meantime the Princeton
alumni are all smiles over the wonder
ful showing of Sterrett, the Tiger star.
who has developed into an all around
man OF the Fred Snodgrass type. SO far
this young man has played first, second.
centrefield and backs;op. In every po-
sition he has handled himself in big
league style. The return OF Chase to
the game on Saturday made II necessary
to shift Sterrett, and the youngster
was sent to the outt.eld. There he made
several beautiful catches and finally
put over the big hit that won the first
game. So far the only flaw found in
Sterretts work as a big Lacquer is his
lack of speed on the bases. lie runs
with stiff. jerky motion and is not
an adept at sliding. once he improves
In that, direction he will be a valuable
addition to the Hilltop team.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
Rube Sore at Himself for
Double Defeat at Hands of
BreSnahan'S Cards.


St. Louis. July u.
TN an effort to get an even break In
the current series with tho Card!-
= nails Manager McGrAw will send
big Jeff Tesreau, who showed 20 we'll
against the Cubs when he finished for
Ames, to tho nring line In the farewell
frol,c. Big Jeff will be opposed by
Harry sallee. the port slider. who was
saved from yesterdays second show be-
cause Bresnahan thought that there
was no chance OF beating Marauard.
sallee Is said TO be travelling at q dizzy
pace, but Tesreau believes he can step
a mile In about 100 fiat himself,
Matty Ia being nursed to beat the Cubs
tomorrow. and inasmuoh as Matty 10
the only man to win to date on this trip,
McGrsw Will take no chances with Big
Six to-day. A victory over the Cubs Is
more highly priced at this stage OF the
race than Ave ovcr the Cardinals, so
Matty will be nursed for the big show
at the West Side grounds in the Windy
city,
/ Yesterdays double defeat had a tend
ency to make every member OF Nc
Graw's mob a bit peevish. Many OF the
young athletes already have spent the
worlds series money they expect to get
next October, Hence they are worried
I not A little because OF Marauaris fail
lure. However, they are not excited,
They are just annoyed because Marqusrsi
didn't tack on two victories instead o!
two defeats. for they would much prefer
20 nave the y. l.. gonfalon sewed UP OF
Aug II than they would to wait until
Sept IL for a final decision. They van,
/ to be sure OF their bonus In the fall col,
lls,on with the Red Sox. or whoever
! II Is.
Marquard to-day n as gentle as a mad
bull Ruhe didn't get very excited after
his defeat IN Chicago. because his tea m
mates kicked that one of, but yesterds,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
HARD WORK CAUSES
BREAKDOWN OF WHEAT
OF THE BROOKLYN TEAM
Crack Outfielder Sent Home
for Rest to Regain Some
of Lost Strength.
Pittsburgh, July IS.

Pittsburgh, July IS.
TANAGER DAHLEN. after having
W local doctor examine Jack
Wheat. decided the best place for
him was home. consequently Wheat has
left for Louisville. Ky. where he will
rest for at least a week. or until he has
gained some OF his lost strength.
Il never saw a player so down so fast
as Wheat has" remarked the manager
to-day. why, It was only last week
that the great outfielder said he never
felt better. and in a Aek's time he is q
wreck. Tho trouble with the outnelder
Is he works too hard; he has been out
of the game so much this season that
he can not keep in condition, conse-
quently when he is out OF the game for
a week or two he gains weight and to
rid himself of II. he works over time.
have warned him many times but he
cannot be made to take 1t easy"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
STOCKHOLM MARATHON
BRUTAL EXHIBITION,
SAYS JOHNNY HAYES.
BY JOHNNY HAYES

twinrer OF Marathon Bun at
Londou olympic Games In l9os.)
STOCKHOLM, July ls.-It was
The most ordinary Marathon ! ever
saw. I don't believe In starting In
the stadium. Another thing, and
In this Mike Ryan agrees with me,
think that Narathons should start
II the cool Of the evening, and not
in the full heat Of the day. Yestsr.
days race was nothing but . brutal
exhibition, the mon being badly
burned. Reynolds ana Ryan stopped
because they could not get another
move out Of themselves. Besides,
thoy wanted to win or nothing At
all. It 10 curious that Ryan, Cork
:ry, tho Canadian, and xolsh-
mainen, the Yinn, all OF whom were
savortiss, stopped 1T nineteen miles.
As to strobino. he did not know
how to run himself out.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
Nelc Middleueight
Makes Debut Here.

A new m!ddleweight will show his
goods to New York flstic fans at tho
Garden tonight The newcomer IS
Buck" Grouse OF Pittsburgh, who
comes we'll recommended. He has
fought the best of them in his class AMI
about a year ago was touted as a
coming champion. Young KurtZ. n
husky knocker-out from Newark. whom
Dan Morgan has taken under MS wing,
will be Crouse's opponent. The rest
OF the programme Is: Young shugrue
OF Jersey City VS.. Jimmy Coffey, Boyo
Driscoll OF England vs. Young Reilly.
all ten-round bouts.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
RESULTS AND SCHEDULES
OF MAJOR LEAGUE RACES.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

At. Louis, 3; New York, 2 flint game),
". LOUIS 4 New York, 2 second camel.
Chicago. 9; Boston. 8 ia inningO.
Philadelphia. 2; Cincinnati. l.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
Browns Afford Locals Oppor
tunity to Stay Out of Last
Place Over Night.
BY BOHEMIAN BULCER.
r HE winning streak Of the High

~ HE winning streak OF the High
landers having been broken in
4 the last game of tho double
header with ST. Louis the Hilltop boys
not the least daunted. are starting on
another victorious march to-day. The
opponents Will be the same. and, though
we do not say It ourselves. a discomfort
ing rumor Is afioat that tho length OF
the streak will not vary to any appre-
ciabie extent Still, while there Is life
there is hope. and, remember, the stalls
ticians assure us that the Highlanders
are not yet mathematically beaten out
of the pennant! They still have the
chance Of winning the rest OF their
eighty games and foiling the william just
when all seems lost.
This afternoon Russell Ford. the
bridegroom. will probably man the
pitching guns for wolverton. while
Stovall has any number Of twirling en-
tries waiting In the paddock and champ
ing at their bits.
Contrary to general expectations.
there will not be double-header. the
extra game having been pushed for
ward to date in the fall when the
Browns are here on their last visit.
This in a way Is very happy ar
rangement for the Hilltop crew. 1t
affords them the opportunity of crawl
ing out of last place and remaining In
the higher altitude over night. On
saturday they won the hrst game and
were out OF the cellar for Just two
hours. Then a horny hand reached
I'M. grabbed them by the pants leg.
pulled them back again and closed the
trap down tight.
II don't care SO much about those
high attitudes anyway" declared Hack
simmons, consolingly. ut Affects the
breathing, and besides that there ant
no use In visiting a strange country
unless YOU can stay there long enough
to get acquainted.
Tomorrow there will be anothe;
double header and that will furnish the
Anal battle bround for the tail-end
honors. The Highlanders may not wiz
both games but they are going to give
! II the old college Try. 1t Is Wolver'
| toms intention OF working out his two
| fraternity men. Davis and Thompson
Sterrett. being the only catcher wht
understands the mystic signs. Is fav
orite for the backstop assignment.
| MIL -.o.,to~ thu colle1a haIe1a fior
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
25-MILE RACE WILL BE
HELD TOMORROW NIGHT.

With rain showing the twenty .five.nile Metro.
politsn Swoeps'ikes NJ 10 to.morrow and wedne<
days feature race between johnny Albright of D,n-
yer aud Ray NcditE Of phila ielphia this week at
the s;Adiuin-Moioftrome at Brighton Beach
promises many s.rei :hnls Tor the fans Tomor-
row n!sit the siecl clasNc will be staged with
eight stars Of the country nding for the hsh
prize. The four Philadelphia entrants in inc
event are here and WI outn the boards tvs
afternoon getting their motors ready for the tc''.
All OF the Quaker City men hare confidence tAit
they will van the eyeat without trouble, bur
DAVIS. MERCER. Cox and Albnsit will put ~ .
ficrse tussle to keep the championship In GOTHAM.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
American Middleweight Tells
How the Match With French
Champion Was Arranged.
BY JOHN POLLOCK.

~yJIy pArkE En-. .ulipoi. Thun-
oAAi IAf" 1'' '"o A'''""'' anu"
Id uerpot' VINO oniy rev weeks
ago stopped Marcel Moreau, the
French p,iddI.ws,xht in tho sixteenth
$3.50 .. .. :.
ro"no OF Wehty-round contest AZ
Paris, Is back In America again lie ar
rived here on IN. steamsh,p New York.
.,.onn.,,.. ~, ~. 10. ~, ~. -
ager Al Lime In .neak,nx of nj, f,pb,
-, 49,, -,
, MoreAu, rapae sa'd tha' ne woula
the fact that they don't allow any hit
ting in TIL. cllncAe.. making them break
that IN. night he defeated MIoreau
George Carpenter. the French cham
Pv ,' 70 ne msn w. m m r"I same me, f'hs
manager and Carpenters manager
This argument U ,sa '"r y, Dav ma,ch 80 bon "
dso'aaH :, b.. =, o", y. ~. w." "
,suS. 70 orS, on ,s os, a. r ha,, In m
America before ne returns TO Paris to
prepare for his bout with Carpenter.
Tom McCAey. who brings off all the big figha
ment that In the future he will not allow the
oa,,",.' .'rhs s r1s 800, osss' UNA .he viuo
Of San Frauei,so IN the contest be,ween Ad Vol.
sAst and Joe RIVER at my club on July T." said
me-. re-, $3.50 nuS ~ s,s as .nat
sl,e oifi,i,te IN The bouts.
| 400 oo,
Inc ssms. sad Mike Gibbons' al A.. Pau ~.
Gently: then ] wiz quit tha 1ns forever. I" Thi,
who had askcd him how loag he intended 70 eta,
n the ns ~ mnnsss' ~. .dm,ts tbs. h
tor 81 Ooo In 81 Paul and aisO an saIomooiis'
s., x.,, ,,. ~, sim. c.,,,,,,,. ,.s,- AL
trainer az many monument fshtem. saw he cham
Rion.hip fisht sstwssa lack John.on and LIN
c,.Is. ,h., Jobnsoa hA. ron, b.sS and bs,,a a
has. not the rrsnsth he had when ~ fought Jiu
Jsnnss, ,. ~ sam LsnSo ~ r nnn oe'r 10 ma
saws Ksiy' he would bsw sursiy whipped John
sohli! 'psh WV ~" ''-f i~-.s'''S N~S WV
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15

TO-Day's Schedule.
New York in st. Louis.
Brooklyn In Phtsburg.
Boston In Chicago.
Philadelphia In Cincinnati.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15

This morning tho college delegation
had a WORKOUT. followed by . cane
rush. No casualties reported.
Gabby Street, who has been handling
George Davis. the phenom from WILL
Jams College. says the young fellow
has q wonderful fast ball with Jump
enough to carry ham through most any
game. His control 10 excellent
As this 10 = week Of experiments Man
ager Wolverton Will give all OF his
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
First Time Marquard Ever
Lost TlUice in Same DQu

his helpmates gave him sensational sup
port. Furthermore. he claims It was
the first time In his whole career that
he was twice beaten on the same after
noon, and just to think that the bitter
pill came so soon after he had won
nineteen in a row. RUDE 10 inconsola BILE.
He's sore at himself.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15
AMERICAN League.
Yesterday's Results.

Cleveland, 3: Philadelphia. 2.
No other games scheduled.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15

To-Day's schedule.
St. Louis iu New York,
Cleveland In philadelphia.
Chicago In Washington.
Detroit In Boston,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15

:. Baseball: To-Day, tp. ~. NJ; Amer.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-15

Harry Mansfield, tho English fighter. and Pat
heeie OF Ireland have been aligned 10 meet In
. twenty round bout at q show to 10 brought on
a. London on saturday evening. Aug 3, Roth
iighters have been clamoring for Q chance At esch
othtr for some time and AZ their mAnaaeIs were
willing 10 make side he, Of 81 900 on the rcsIlt
the match was speedily arranged
Al, consequence o. the injuries which he re.
crsi,ed In an sntomohile accident at Rockaway
psrk on saturday Knockout Brown the local
lightweight. will not fgh, again until septnrTer'
Danny Morgan. hi, manager. had several offers
Tor him to battle, hu, s Danny imagtnsy X. d.
several weeks he has calyled off the bouts aud