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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
20 What Saw You?'

From tn, Yct0 WnHe,')
o what saw you In Flanders
Fighting for the king?
Rain and mud and rain and mud,
And never another thing
o what saw you in Babylon
Fighting for the king
Sun and sand and sun and sand,
And never another thing.
Are there no burns in Flanders,
No tumbling burns that sing?
Are there no brses in Babylon
Bonnie with broom and lingf
There are no burns in Flanders,
No tumbling burns that sing.
There are no braes in Babylon
Bonnie with broom and ling.
Then III not 20 to Flanders
Nor yet TO Babylon,
But keep to my own country's
Clean rain and kindly sun.
Who will may dream OF Bagdad
And sigh for the Samsrkand-
I'll live content with the windy bent
OF Green Northumberland.
WILFRED WILSON GIBSON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
Fighting the Nations Battle
.rron N. Bal..mor. SUM


The discovery thst the trail OF Bolo Pacha
led 10 New York and 10 the German Embassy
1T Washington is opportune and Illuminating
INST AZ present when d great battle for Amer
icanism is being fought in the chief city OF
the United States That trail Of corruption
and conspiracy runs. IL is limited, 20 the very
doors Of some of those who are now lined
VI against Mayor Mitchell and who have been
engaged in New York in the Prussian propa-
canda which Bolo Pacha was conducting IN
Paris. How much Of this German corruption
fund was used in the American metropolis
we do not know. but from the situation that
has now developed it is evident that the Ger
man Emperor has many warm friends there.
Mr. Murphy is loudly protesting his loyalty,
but he does not dare 70 condemn the Hearst
Influences which are supporting Mr.. Hylan
and which have been seduously and in
eidiously for many months attempting 20
make our war against Kaserism failure.
II Mr.. Murphy's candidate could not count
on these influences and on disaffected Ger
man and Irish votes, he would not have the
remotest chance o. success. Mr. Hylan IS
the political product Of pro-Germanism. just
as Mr.. Mitchell is the representative Of
aggressive Americanism.
Mr.. Mitchell is fighting the nations battle
and the governments battle, and we think
the Administration az Washington should
come boldly and unequivocally 70 his sup
rOr'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

The appropriation $500, o0O--is a small
sum TO set aside for an experiment which
has so much show of reason on it's side and
which, if successful, would help so many
pcople
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

his position a. Kaiser 10 Is as King or
Prussia that he really counts. Ths other
German states are very hostile 70 the idea
Of increasing his power az Kaiser, or the
power Of Prussia, IN the empire. Here Is
the real opposition TO the notion that reform
in Germany is likely at present. Reform
in Prussia would work great changes, but
they would be more than compensated II 1t
we're accompanied by democratic reforms IN
the empire.
Federalism In Germany
There is, for instance, no imperial admins
tration, no imperial system OF courts for the
execution Of ordinary laws There are i'm
perial ministers officials and courts, but they
do not do the work that most people outside
Of Germany suppose. The real work o. ad-
ministering German laws Is performed by the
German states, not by the empire. The en-
pire may make law, but IL cannot enforce
i: The states do that
Now, responsible ministry or 2 president
on the American plan would neces Tarily carry
with I. the introduction OF res9 imperial
administration which would execute federal
law az does the United States. That would
at once put many, if not all. OF the functions
now performed by the small German states
in the hands Of the imperial machinery and
rob these states Of the real power to govern
a; all.
Prussia certainly would not object, because
Prussia is already two-thirds Of Germany.
She would certainly control the new govern
ment, and would, OF course, create the i'm
perial system by extending her own insttu-
tions TO the rest Of Germany. The smaller
states would oppose this tooth and NALL they
would support Prussia, perhaps, as against
the rest of the world. but they have no de-
sire - see the Prussian literally governing
the whole Of Germany
Any one who will read President wilson's
statements carefully will see clearly that he
has all these things in mind. He does not
propose to destroy the German constitution
or 70 increase the power Of Prussia By put
ting all the small German states much more
under her control than they are at present.
The President proposes merely TO change the
control OF the foreign policy and army and
navy policy by the sovereign states Of Ger
many in secret session in the Bundesrat and
dominated very clearly by the Kaiser's repre-
sentatives. A change in the control Of Ger
many's foreign affairs is the essential thing;
everything else may we'll remain as it is.
This ia much less sweeping change than
mos. Europeans have thought necessary; less
sweeping than most Americans supposed to
be involved. II German statesmen and the
people Of the smaller German states could
be made TO understand that President vii
sons proposals do not comprehend a reduc-
lion % the power Of the smaller states, but
an increase in their power over Prussia in
stead, they would raise fewer objections TO
the change and see the light more quickly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07
ards
From The LJuc)

| am young. And when see old women sit
Shutting their memories like packs OF cards
Playing their yesterdays like kings or treys,--
/ want TO place some silent, secret guards
To hold To-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

I do not ever want 20 be so old
That Memory can play Life solitaire.
id rather fling my card. or wear them out
Than save and stack them on a table bare
For Death 20 play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

MARY WILLIS MILLER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-07

f,-,-.i a, ,s, Fo-,cres A. New Yoss {" Second GAS
MAJ Mstter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
PLANS FOR MOTOR BOAT
RACE ARE BEING PUSHED
American Power Boat Associations
Annual Classic to he Held
Aug. 1927.
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International News Service:
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. June 21.
Preparations for the gold cup race
Of the American Power Boat asso-
citation. which will be run here Aug.
23-27. are being pushed forward by
local racing men. who declare the
meeting will surpass all previous
ones in high class entries.
The committee of judges to have
charge Of the races will include
George G. Krusen Of Philadelphia,
representing the American Power
Boat association; DR.. J. +. Shefcik,
Of Minneapolis. representing the
Miss Minneapolis Boat association;
and Charles NJ English of Brooklyn,
representing the Lake George club
The race committee will include
Henry Sampson. Douglaston, l. L.
as timer and Frederick X. Lord
New York. as measurer. Capt
George Freeman. L. s A. ST. Paul
has been appointed surveyor Of the
course
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
WHO WILL BE NEW
RING SENSATION?
Death of Les Darcy Makes Dopest-
crs Wonder Who Can Sue
coed Him.
@MNERNav oN0G
all eleven Cstanding)
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International News Service:
CHICAGO, June p. - Now that
Les Darcey's star has flashed across
the horizon ard set before the Aus
tralian middleweight had a chance
10 show what he could do. fight
fans are wondering who will be the
next fistic artist TO startle the box
ing world.
Promoters are prowling about
now in search of "A new giant 10 go
after the heavyw eight title, for they
see but little chance of contenders
for the three honors which Johnny
Kilbane. Of Cleveland, virtually
holds
Chicago may furnish the next
bantamweight champion in the per
son of little Joe Burman, who "ad-
mits" he will be the next champ
Burman. a Hebrew boy from the
west side, has been cleaning them
up i'm the east at a great rate.
The Windy City has furnished a
lot of good bantam boxers. Back in
the days when Jimmy Barry was in
form the bantamweight limit was
held down TO los pounds, but Jim
my didn't always insist that his OPP
ponents make the weight although
he generally made il himself.
Barry ruled pretty well up until
1898, and then the east put forth
Danny Dougherty 20 meet Harry
Forbes of Chicago. The clash was
at St Louis in 1901. and Harry made
Danny take the count in the second
round. Forbes ruled until 1904.
when frankie Neil of France,
knocked him cold. At that time
the bantam Emit was regarded as
s12: later il reached IA, now they
think 116 is a low figure.
Coulon followed Neil. He was a
product OF the amateurs. and he
lasted until Johnny Williams came
along. Johnny was the last OF Chi
cago bantam champs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
LEONARD WANTS TO
ENLIST, THEN FIGHT
News Times Special Service


CLEVELAND. June 21.-There is
a hitch in the proposed champion
ship contest between Benny Leonard,
the lightweight champion and
Johnny Kilbanc. holder Of the feath-
erWeight crown Matt Hinkel. a
Cleveland promoter. had scheduled
the contest for Canton O.. July &,
but IL now appears that another will
be substituted.
Fear of public opinion is Keeping
Leonard out OF the match. according
10 Hinkel The New Yorker told
Hinkel ne would not dare 10 sign
for a contest until ne had enEaged
tn some branch of the military ser
vice
- made that promise before I
won the tit rom Welsh. and must
keep IL. % ard told me-" Hiukel
said. con rd plans. however. 90
settle hs mi tary plans within a
few days anC viii be able TO talk
terms"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
NEW RACE TRACK.

international News Service:
CHICAGO. June "a. - Work on
the new race track to be erected at
Hot Springs. Ark, will he started
in July, according TO officials of the
Essex Park Hockey club. who are
in Chicago The old buildings were
destroyed by fire soon after the
opening Of the meeting last March.
The new grand stand will be con-
structed of cement and reinforced
steel. The officials plan TO make
the course one of the most attrac-
tive in the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21

Every branch Of business in Japaa
is making new records of prosperity.
Large quantities of her bonds held
in Great Britain and France have
been redeemed. Negotiations are in
progress for Japan TO take up $50
600. 900 worth Of British treasury
bonds in the United states. in addi-
ton 20 a loan 10 Russia OF S200. 000.-
OOC and one 20 China. Her gold re-
serve is now $3.50. 900. AS a re-
suit OF the war nine new industries
have been brought into existence in
Japan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21

ceipts so 10 the Red Cross fund.
This would be a chance for the
boxers and public 10 do their bit in
the present crisis.
In going over our dope" box we
have dug up a complete list Of light
weight champions. from the time
Bill Edwards defeated Joe Collyer.
English champion. in 1871.
Here Are Champions.
Sept 4. 1S72-Arthur Chambers
won from Edwards on a foul in 40
rounds. He retired in 1850.
In 1854 Jack Dempsey claimed the
title and successfully defended il
until ne outgreW the class.
In 1885 Jack McAuliffe claimed
and successfully defended the title.
July 3, 1S99-Frank Erne won
from Kid Lavigne. 20 rounds.
May l., 192-Joe Cans Knocked
out Frank Erne. one round.
40. %, 1902-Jimmie Britt claim
ed the title when he knocked out
Erne in seven rounds. after Cans
refused 10 make the weight.
Sept. Q. 19O5-Battling Nelson
knocked out Britt. Is rounds.
Sept. 3, 19O6-Joe Cans won on
a foul from Nelson. A rounds.
July 4, 190S-Nelson knocked out
Cans. Il rounds.
Feb. %. 191O-Ad Wolgast won
from Nelson. 40 rounds.
No. 2S. 1912-WilHe Richie won
from Wolgast on a foul. 16 rounds.
July :. 1914-Freddie Welsh won
from Richie. % rounds.
MAY IS. 1917-Benny Leonard
knocked out Welsh. nine rounds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
RICHMOND WINS A
STIFF PITCHERS DUEL

NoWs-IImos N000I0I NeTVI"e.
MUSKEGON. Mich, June 81
Coming from behind. Lefty Gilherts
strong rejuvenated Richmond club
walloped the NusNfes I'm a great
game OF ball here todsy with final
count OF 8 20 p
Allen and .ou;u, staged q pitch
ing duel witt the Mus&eEon hurler
allowing hut SIX base hits. and
Youne setting by with but eight
counted against his delivcr4. Score.
Richmond 900 Olo els s I
NfuSkeEou ---o01 100 600 .
Young and Hansen Allen and
Roth Umpire rOrau and From
holZ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
MULLETT WINS HONORs
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Intcrnatou1l News service
BLOOMINGTON. Ind. June 21.-
Dewitt + MuletJ has been award
ed the conference medal for athletics
and scholarship at Indiana univer-
Sity Mullett Is junior and won
his letter playing left end on the
varsity football team and guard on
the varsity basketball five AT pres
ent ne is with an army engineering
corps IN Texas His home Is at Co
lumbia City Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
Central E.eague

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
Central League.
Springfield ,; south Bend, 8.
MuskegOn. > Richmond. 3
Dayton. 10; Fort Wayne.
Grand Rapids. =; Evansville. l.
American League.
Cleveland >. Chicago. 3
Philadelphia. , Washington. J.
Boston -, New ORR. 81.
81 Louis. =. Detroit.
National League.
thtcug 20. Cincinnati. >.
pittsburgh. { 81 Louis. 4 tcalled enc
sixth 90 allow Pittsburgh 90 catch train.
New York. Al. Boston. 20.
BrOOklyn 81 Philadelphia. 90
American association.
Columbus. 3 Kansas CHfy. ,
Toledo. = . Minneapolis. y
Indianapolis. 3. -. Paul {
Louisville. > Milwaukee. e..
GAMES TODAY.
Central League.
south Bend at Springfield.
Fort Wayne az Dayton
MuskegOn at Richmond
Evansville at Grand Rapids
AMERICAN League.
Cleveland 40 Chicago.
Philadelphia at Washington.
81 Louis at Detroit.
Boston nc New YuTK.
National League.
BrOoklyn 90 Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at -. Louis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
WHEELING MAN LEADS.

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PHILADELPHIA. June 21.-Alex
ander Cunningham Of Wheeling. W
Va. was leading the ield in the ma
tional patriotic open golf tourna
ment. when the second round was
started today. He turned in low
score I'm the first days play with a
card OF -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
CHANGE PARK NAME.
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international News Service.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. June p. - The
name Of the 81 Louis park OF the
National league has been changed
from Robinson held 10 cardinal
Field"
idea So OF course the scene OF its
development should be called car
dina1 neld. Branch Hickey. pres
ident OF the club, explained
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
KU.BNNE READY.

CLEVELAND. o.. June ell
Johnny Kilbane, the featherweight
champ ion. is ready for service with
the United States army if called.
Kilbane did not claim exemption
when he registered for military ser
vice. Neither did ALIVE Miller. a
Lorain featherweight Toughey
Ramser. a lightweight Of Lorraine
also registered and did not claim
exemption.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
GRAND RAPIDS WINS
FROM EVANSVILLE

GRAND RAPIDS. June IL
Grand Rapids hit opportunity today
and with the aid of errors defeated
Evansville. Eco The visitors did
not count until the nirth whcl
Faeth eased mp. Kibble was the bat
ting star with average Of "a thousand
Score.
Evansville 200 600 004-4 10 8
Grand Rapids SEQ o00 32s-S11 o.
Adams and Boelzle Faeth and
DeVormer. Cmpire-kuhu
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21

stolen Nu~f~ Aaron, - Hon uliif \ dt
Iahau Sacrifice Wright. Caveucy.
Donelson Sacrihcn flies Aaron. Three
base hits -Hartle. Collins Double plays
DOnelson % Hoffman. LinCrei 20
Wright struck out Liugrel. > Base ON
balls LiugreL Schettler & Left ola
bases Springfield. Z; south Bend g.
Passed ball-Duun. Umpire DAILY. Time
Il 30
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
RUYS PlTCHER NAY

ST LOUIS. june 2l-Mgr Hug
gins Of the ST. Louis Nationals an
nounCed today that ~ had bought
pitcher May left handler. from
the san Antonio CTeNas leaeue)
club May viii report this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21

The above photograph is OF Wis
count Kikuiiro Ishii. former foreign
minister Of Japan. who will head the
war mission from that couns-y which
will arrive in the United States soon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
AMERICAN LEAGUE

ST Louis &C.. 600 200 O1O-3 >
Detroit loo GOO 1902 )
Plank and SEVERED Hale; Nit
cheH. Boland and Spencer.
Cleveland 100 600 OO1-2 ;
Chicago .... 600 COS 00"-5 4 l
Coveleskie. Klepfer and Billings.
O'\eiu: Williams and Schalk.
First game.
Boston ....-10o 600 OlO-2 :
New York e.. 900 0O1 OILS :
Leonard and Agnew. Thomas;
MOgridge. Russell and Alexander.
Second game.
Boston ..... .0l0 600 OO2-S q
New York 900 600 100 .
Ruth and Thomas. Culiop. Russell
and Walters.
Philadelphia 200 OO1 OOO-3 10 ,
washington .O1O O12 1O'-5 0
Schauer and Schang; Shaw. Cal
Tia and Henry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21

Germany - employing go, oO0
war prisoners as farm laborers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
South Bend Wins From Springfield by to 2
BENDERITES WIN
FROM SPRINGFI ELD.
Locals Take Good Game by
Score OF Six to
Two.

Sssvs-Tinacs Special Service;
SPRINGFIELD o., June 2l.-
Ray T.lngrel. secured from the Co
lumbus team. made his debut as a
Harvester pitcher. and South Bend
won today's game by the score Of s
to 2, although rank errors caused
the locals defeat.
Hngrel only allowed six hits. scat
tered through as many innings,
pitching nice game. BashanS
reached first in safety when Wright
threw Wild 20 first 10 start off
DoneIson. secured from Richmond,
then sacrificed and Bashang moved
TO third on an out. scoring when
Hoffman hit one that bounded over
Wrights head.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Toledo ..-.. POI 600 100
Minneapolis o.. 600 600 OOO--O
Piercey and Sweeney: Williams
and owens.
Indianapolis .O1O O02 OO0-3 s 3
Il Paul ...O11 coo 2O+-4
Louisville $500 100 O1G 600 s 9
Milwaukee .. coz goo OO1-S 1
Lugue and clemens; Sherdell and
Deberry
Columbus &C.. Oa0 100 O0O-3 s ,
Kansas city 2O2 100 OO"-5 10 :
Lovdermnk and Coleman. Pierce
and Hargrave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
Score I'm Eighth.

The Blenders scored in the eighth
on Collins triple and Aaron's sacri-
nee fiy. The HarveSters scored on
Pahlman's hit and Wright sacrifice,
followed bv Walkers blow. In the
fourth Walker walked and scored on
Hartle'- hit score.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-21
Bashang Walks.

Bashang walked 10 start the sixth
and the ns1,t two were ont in row.
While B1shang was held at first
Hohma, hit 10 right and when KEEL
lehe~ had finished bootiDg the bali
Bashang had scored
aaron was walked and Hoffman
stole third Callahan then hit one
that Wright dropped. scoring Hoff-
man The double steal was worked,
scoring. Aaron after which Hartle
dropped Aliens hit, allowing Gala
han 10 score
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-26

know what you are? You are the
dearest, sweetest. coolest little child
there ever was. When l Ink of all
you give me. l squirm; yes l do,
darling. | positively squirm.'
But Molly shook her head and re-
fuesd to be comforted.
Suddenly Chris changed his tactics
and appealed to the new Molly whom
he felt had come to life that day.
Sweetheart" he said, II am just
about all in. Don't worry me any
more. I'm so tired hardly know
what l am doing, and so sick OF the
whole sordid affair and the wretched-
ness OF 1t. Nobody need think it's
been a glorious or wonderful expert
ence; distorted human nature is the
most appalling thing one could come
up against. Now its all over, l feel
like a Lricked balloon"
Molly's hand stole out and she be-
gan gently to stroke his hair.
20 It's been hateful" he burst out,
for the first time regardless OF what
demands he made upon Molly and
not seeking to spare her. "and there 8
that terrible little woman lying up
stairs now. l wish to heaven they had
burned the house down II reeks of
evil as tho 1t could never be clean
again. All, Molly. recapture your
lovely gayety for my sake. Make me
laugh. Don't let go of me-"
Molly flung out her arms and
pressed her cheek against him.
Hush. Chris; hush darling" she
said. It's all right now. You have
got me to take care of you"
And she never guessed that Chris
topher had maneuNered for her To feel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-26
GRANT MOTOR co.
ENTERS TRUCK FIELD
Obtains Established Line by
Taking Over Cleveland
Organization.

A merger of considerable interest
TO the automobile industry has just
taken place in the purchase of the
Ieneen Motor company by the Grant
Motor corporation. Both companies
are located in Cleveland. The Grant
company had been making plans to
enter the light truck field this fall
and the plans were so far along that
contracts had been let for tho build
ing of additional factory space to
take care of the manufacture of
trucks. With the purchase of the
Deneen Motor company, the Grant
Motor Car corporation obtains an es-
tablished line OF popular priced trucks
containing six models-3-4 ton, / IA
ton, ton and 2 IL ton.
The Deneen company has been IN
active business about a year and mas
built up good distribution for its
product 1t has been making ten
trucks n day and has on its books n
substantial list of untitled orders
The Grant Motor Car corporate on
has called a stockholders meeting to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-26

authorize an increase In the capital
stock from s3,000,0V0 TO S3.50Q,00o
to take care of the purchase OF the
Deneen company.
AS has been stated, the Grant COM
pany had already begun active prepa-
rations to enter the truck field and
had developed line of its own.
Pending the completion OF the ad-
dltional buildings now under way, the
manufacture of Denmo trucks Will
he coptinued in the Deneen plan.,
but II is expected that within sixty
days the new Denmo- Grant truck will
be proceeding ON a quantity basis In
the new plant. The consolidation
gives the Grant company a flying
start, which several other pleasure
car manufactures are are preparing
to enter 1t acquires q distributing
organization by taking over present
Denmo dealers and II has In Its own
organization OF 1900 dealers splen-
did list from which to pick additional
truck distributors.
The Denmo truck is said to be the
only truck with n starting and light
ing system. This feature was pat
ented by President F. S. Deneen. Mr..
neneen will have charge of engineer
ing and sales of trucks in the new
organization.
Tho the present year will prove
to be somewhat less profitable for
most automobile manufacturers than
they expected. 1t has been a very
good year for the Grant company and
until June the production facilities
fell short Of the sales In the past
month, however, sales have recovered
remarkably, especially in the farm-
ing districts, and the Grant business
this fall is expected to be extremely
good Grant distribution in farm
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-26
The Kaiser COndcsccnds.

A service man on leave from the
front tells me that the following
amusing, If slightly irreverent, story
Is the popular one Of the day thruout
the French and Belgian armies, as
well as among our men, says an Eng
lish weekly:
Bethmann-Ho had been dele
yated by his kaiser with a special
mission to heaven. He knocked at
the gate. and an angel opened the
door. Bethmann-Hollw asked per-
mission to speak to lie bon Dieu.
Impossible" said the angel, He
Is busy-very busy
The ambassador of Wilhelm ii ex-
pressed his disappointment. How un-
fortunate" said he, "for I have an
announcement of the greatest i'm