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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
RAINS PRESERVE
Fortunes TEXAS
CA1 TIE SAVE D.
Drought Caused A Shortage
OF Forage And Scarcity OF
Water.

[By Associated Press to The Banner]
DALLAS, Tex, June S-The long
drought which has prevailed in West
Texas for two or more years, causing
little less than disaster to the cattle
industry of Texas, has been partly If
not wholly broken. Three good, soak
ing rains fell in that district within
the first seventeen days of May. Grass
is now coming out, water holes have
been partly filled and general spirit
of optimism prevails with the cattle
men, many of whom staked fortunes
on the effort to hold out.
Ranchmen, who had waited from
month to month for the rains shipped
thousands of heads of cattle out of
dollars were. spent by the stockmen on
feed to keep alive those few cattle
that remained on the ranges. They
declare that had the rain been delayed
another six weeks, the plain of Texas
would have been practically deserted
of cattle.
All of Texas west of line drawn
north and south through San Antonio
constituted the drought district, prac.
tically all of which is devoted to the
cattle raising industry. Part of the
district, however, contains some agri.
cultural land, devoted mostly to truck
farming. Little cotton or corn is
grown.
BEGAN IN 1914
The drought began in some sections
late In the summer of 1914, and almost
ever since the cattlemen have had a
fight on their hands to save the herds
with which the ranches were populat.
ed at that time. In 1915 the situation
grew more serious and the rainfall
was far below normal. Early in 1916
large part of the district had fair
rains, but there were many large areas
which had none and others where the
rain fell so rapidly that it did little
good. Throughout the summer oil
1916, all through. 1917 and we'll into
1918 conditions grew steadily worse
Pioneers of West Texas declare II
was the worst dry spell that has fal
len over that section in a century
Dust storms which swept the section 6
few weeks prior to the rains were the
worst and most severe experienced IL
a generation. In San Angelo the dus
storm was so severe that all outside
work had to be suspended and tn,
sky was 80 dark that 1t was necessary
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
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Methodist Episcopal

The w. T.. NJ. S. of the M. T..
church met in the church parlOrs Fri
day afternoon, Mrs. Sockman presid
ing. The meeting was opened by
singing "Watchman, Tell Us of the
Night Mrs. Charles Sapp had charge
of the devotionals, reading the 74th
and 1O3rd Psalms. Prayers were Of
fered by Mrs. Burger, Mrs. Phifer and
Mrs. Sapp. Mrs. French Severns pre-.
sented the following program:
Song, publish Glad Tidings."
Reading, christmas in Algiers"-
Mrs. Phifer.
Piano solO-Miss Vernon.
Reading, MARY Pickett's Mission
airy Box'-Mrs. C. c. Dowds.
Duet, "In the Garden" Dorothy
Nixon and Esther Blair.
Reading, "The Whitfield Out Print
ing Pres" p. b. Blair.
Song, "The Kingdom Coming"-So-
ciety.
Reading, "a Wartime PARABLE
Mrs Lord.
Mystery Box"-Mrs. Huntsbcrger.
During the business meeting, In
charge of the president, very good
report on war orphans work was CIV
EN- by Mrs. Sapp,
Adjourned to meet In July.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
WIFI TE SOLDIER
of TRIBE
Of S|0UX|ND|ANS
Captain A. B. Welch Is Only
White Man To Head Any
Tribe; Is In France.
tBy Associated Press to The Banner

[By Associated Press to The Banner1
MANDAN, N. d., June S--With the
passing of Chief John Grass, of the
Sioux tribe of Indians, who recently
died at Fort Yates. the headquarters
of the Standing Rock agency, his man.
tie falls upon the shoulders Of the
only white man ever adopted into the
tribe Thus Captain A. B. Welch, of
Mandan, adopted son of the old chief
tain, becomes, according to ancient
customs of the Sioux, the chief of the
tribe.
The new Sioux chief, whose Indian
name is Mato-Watakpe. is with the
United States Infantry in France and
is the aide of Major General Hunter
Liggett.
A grandson of John Grass, Albert
Grass, is serving with the same divi-
sion.
Although there were formerly four
chieftains of the Sioux, only one line
remains, and, the old chiefs sons all
being dead, Captain Welch, by reason
of being an adopted son takes prece.
dence over a grandson in the direct
line. RN
is "cHARGiNG BEAR"
The name Mato-Watakpe is the
Sioux war name of the old chief and
means Charging Bear" When he was
adopted Captain Welch chose this
name as the one by which he would be
known among the Indians.
Although the chief of today has not
the same powers of the chief OF years
gone by, the title still gives him the
respect of the Indians and they recog.
nize him as their leader. A chief still
represents his tribe in all the disputes
or conferences with the government.
Captain Welch for many years has
been a student of the India customs
and formed many friendships with
members of the Sioux tribe. In 1913
because OF mutual regard that had
grown up between the captain and
the Chief, John Grass, the latter asked
the captain if he would be willing to
be adopted as his son. The captain
consented and, conforming to the an,
cient ceremonies of the Sioux, was
taken into the tribe by service held
at Fort Yates. the old trading center
The service began at dawn and lasted
until sundOwn.
The body of the old chief has been
laid in the cemetery at Fort Yates and
the Sioux now look for the return OF
their pale face chief" from the great
war to assume control of their affairs
and act as their spokesman in all mat
ters in which the tribe is involved
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

Miss Margaret Davis, a member of
the high school faculty, returned to
her home in Athens Friday to spend
the summer
Mrs. Thomas Murtaugh and daugh-
ter of Orrvlle are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Patrick Murtaugh of East
Gambler street.
Rev. w. G. Pitkin and daughter,
Miriam, of Cody, Wyo., left Friday
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Pit.
kin of this city
Kenneth NJ. Harper went to Colum.
bus Thursday tc attend the com
mencement Thursday evening at the
Columbus School for Girls.
Mrs. Helen Russell of East Gambler
street went to Cleveland Friday morn
Ing to spend two weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. C. c. Wright.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
WOULD HAVE LOCAL
PEOPLE ATTEND BIG
PATRIOTIC SERVICE

An invitation to the people of Mt.
Vernon and Knox county to attend
the largest patriotic service ever held
in Columbus has been received here
by Mayor Bair. The service is to be
held ON Sunday, June ., and Is I'M
charge of the war chest, the Red
Cross, the war savings committee and
the Patriotic league, of Columbus.
There will be 10000 marchers in line,
while five members of the original
expednionary force commanded by
General Pershing will speak in the
statehOuse yard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
HOLD GRAIN, REPORT
Food Adm. Investigating Re.
ports That Farmers Are
Hoarding Wheat

Complaints made concerning the
boarding of wheat are being investi-
gated by the Knox county food admin
istration, of which County Auditor A.
d. Rinehart is chairman. Reports to
the effect that several Knox county
farmers are holding wheat that they
may profiteer have been slowly float
ing into Mayor BARS Office and the
office of Sheriff Mossholder from diff
ferent sources and now the food ad-
ministration will investigate all at one
time.
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FIVE CANDIDATES
HAND In PETITIONS

The following petitions announcing
the candidacy of the petitioners for
nomination Et the primaries have
been filed with the clerk Of the elec.
tion board: For coroner. G. l.. Har-
mer, Republican; county commission.
ers, George M. Shaifer, George w.
Hays and John Rice all Democrats
and candidates for their second terms,
and w. A. Shuff. Republican.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
SHORT LOCALS

Bert Bartlett spent Saturday In Co.
lumbus.
w. +. Ball went to Columbus Sat.
urday.
NJ. r. Brown went to Columbus Sat.
urday.
G. b. Speck went to Columbus Sat.
urday.
Mrs. w. MaIoney spent Saturday in
Columbus.
Mrs. b. NJ. Pelton was in Columbus
Saturday. t
Mrs. A. Alberts spent Saturday In
Columbus.
A. w. Johnson went to Columbus
Saturday.
Coleman Swigeart went to Colum.
bus Saturday.
Mrs. David McGibney spent Satur-
day in Columbus.
Mrs. Purman Popejoy spent Satur.
day in Columbus.
Mrs. J. M. Galley went to Dayton to
visit relatives Saturday.
David Jolly OF Gambler entered the
NJ. & S. hospital Saturday for treat.
ment.
Mrs. w. w. Farrow Of Los Angeles,
Cal, who has been visiting at the
home of Mrs. Charles Benson OF
Mansfield avenue, left Friday for her
home.
Mrs. L. f. Petit and daughter OF
Bellefontaine and Mrs. Henry Allen
of Akron are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Banner NJ Allen of East High
street.
Mrs. Martha f. Horn Of Gambler
attended the commencement exer.
cises here Thursday, her granddaugh-
tr, Miss Mary I. Brown, being one of
the graduates.
Mrs. H.AE. Cliff and son, who have
been visiting at the home of Thomas
Murrin, North Sandusky street, left
for Charleston, w. Va, Friday, &C.
companied by Miss GLADYS Murrin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Davis of Mon.
roe township and Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Horn and daughter, Martha, of Gam.
bier attended the commencement ex.
ercises here Thursday and spent the
remainder Of the day with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. Brown Of West Vine street.
M. c. wilt, who is taking treatment
at the Ohio State Sanatorium, went
to Bellevue Saturday for short Wis.
1t.
Mrs. Louis Schultz and sons, HUI.
bert and Wayne, went to Columbus to
spend Saturday and Sunday with Mr.
Schultz, who is employed there.
Mrs. Florence Kelley of Mansfield
went to Camp Sherman to spend Sun
day with her son. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. N. r. East
man of this city.
Mrs. John Browning and her sister
Miss Ethel Powell. of Washington c.
Fl. are visiting with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. o. w. Powell. and sister
Mrs. Hugh Ulery, for few days.
! Foster Hulse of the old Delaware
road, who was operated upon three
weeks ago at the Mt. Vernon hospital
returned to his home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Jones have
returned to their home on East High
street after spending few days in
Cleveland.
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CALLED For SERVICE

Earl Dorsey, who enlisted short
time ago, has received word to report
to the University of Cincinnati, June
1G. His brother, Charles Dorsey, will
take over the Willard service station
on West High street, after attending
the Willard training school at Cleve'
land for about two weeks The latter
goes to Cleveland Sunday to start his
training Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE-A number of wood
and iron pulleys of different sizes,
two sets Of cone pulleys. several
lengths of line shafting. different
sizes, and hangers. Call at Banns-
office. If Il
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
200 SLACKERS SENT
TO CAMP SHERMAN, o.

CAMP SHERMAN, June Nearly
200 alleged siackers of Ohio, appre-
hended in Columbus, Akron, Cleve-
land and other large cities, have
reached camp and have been turned
over to the depot brigade by depart
ment of justice workers. A large
number of the men have been induct-
ed into the service
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
DR.. WATSON AWAITING CALL
TO o. r. VETERINARY CORPS

DR.. e. Il. Watson has returned to
Lexington, KY, after a three weeks
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Watson, and friends. DR.. Wat
son expects to remain in Lexington
until he is called into the service in
the officers reserve veterinary corps
of the United States army.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

to use electric lights for indoor work.
A general influx Of cattle which
had been shipped out of Texas Is ex-
pected to begin soon. Cattlemen how.
ever, point out that 1t will require
years to stock the ranches as before
the drought hit the ranges.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
EDEN CHURCH MEETING

s MARTINSBURG. June There
win be an all-day meeting at Eden
church Sunday, June l6 Basket din
.pers Rev #. M. Cook of Mungen will
give the address of the day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

WANTED-Girl for second work.
Good wages for competent service.
Apply Mrs. b. B. Williams, Maple.
hurst. East Gambler street. Citizens
phone No. 28. XII x11s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

WANTED-Waitress. Experience
unnecessary. One day off weekly.
Salary $24 per month and board, room
and laundry. Ohio State Sanatorium.
Both phones. xl2 xl4*
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE-Some fine bargains in
homes, from bungalows to elegant
residences. Close in and suburban.
See Hunt & Burns, Public square.
Citizens 5S red. Ks XII"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE-A number Of ends on
of newspaper rolls, suitable for ban.
quet table coverings. etc. Banner
Office. Il
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE-One Of the very best
85 acres In Green Valley. Right where
you want it. See w. c. Rockwell for
particulars. tt tfs
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A son was born Thursday to Mr..
and Mrs. Burnie Quick OF Center.
burg.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Walker Of Danville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SAI.E-Suburban home of %
acres, well improved and nicely To-
Gated. A rare opportunity. See W..
G. Rockwell. II tt"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE = Buggies. carriages,
double and single harness. Heavy
housing. Bell No. 71-R. x7 xl1+
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE-Splendid 5l-acre farm,
close in, south of city. See w. C..
Rockwell. II tf+
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

FOR SALE-Seven Chester white
pigs. Call 1898. Bell phone. x13x14'
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11

WANTED-Good farms, large or
small. W. C. Rockwell, Mt. Vernon.
Ohio. *tf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
Wanted, For Sale, &c

WANTED-TO rent a farm on
shares. Citizens phone 2030-J. tt TT
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27
WuOsIt TAIfIT7

The New York Times (pcm),
says that "Now York pays a dis
proportouato sharo Of tho federal
taxes" and that "tho tax was lowed
by those who ala not understand
tho lntrlcaclcs Of busluoss" and
that "thete never was such an un-
certain law"
An or which n interesting. com
ing from such source but what
does tho New York Times propose
to do about A.? In tho last election.
New York gont fourteen Democrats
20 the house. ana nearly all of them
from New York city Tho hoHfo
contained. after that election, -lo
Republicans and 2I6 Democrats
The Democrats from Scw York ciy
alone were sufficient ln number 60
give the Democratic party control
OF tho house. ana Democratic con.
troll meant inevitably that claude
Kitehin would be chairman ot the
house ways and means cummitir"
which framed the revenue nIll II
tho tax law drawn by tho states
man from Scotland Mock Is unfai'
and uncertain. what does the Timc'
expect another law TO hc n drawn
by the same authority "who dll uo
understand the utriDacioa of hus.
ness"g WIN tho Times ask the tot
ers OF its city to return to cougr,s
men who will vote to' retain kl'ynI
as chairman Of the ways and mean
committee
The proper time and place 20 cy
press Vour views on unfairncss AM
uncertainty IS at tho ballot box o
election day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27
Daily Food


July h7, 1913.
Ged IL ouf refuge and strength WIZ
present help In trouble Pea. tbil
In the darkest dlspensauoua
Doth my faithful Lord appear
With his richest ounsolauonA
10 reAnluAts and cheer
Hwoet Aiillstion. sweet afiliotioh,
Thus " bring my savior near
Therefore Will ua not fear thouFh ihH
earth b. removed. sud thongh the mou1-
tains ho canned into the mldft Of ihe toA
rsa. A6.2
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27

uUr TH.nN0lu century hmmr..u
puouiIr NurvHrd m"..n u Franco
wls moro rumn... 'hIu f..l NJ
a'oi'n HI"sntsr.. #'.' l." H.H r..
H'nA h" "HHu, Dow. wont unu .H'
Hhy w ono "Hnn" mHu" ."H''
crun' or liberty D.uul fu. f.o
greatest republic u u.nu' ...n..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27


CHAPTER CAAAlL
Tho library Was WtsNc.y beau
ttu. ruuM With bookcases running
about tH..u ..I.s OF DO, and an im-
mcnse fireplace. WundertI, cten-
inEs huns .. f.r walls Iuca tu. utr
ure wac s..I and substantial But
80 comfortable and the uEANnS,
softly Ult..f was FASCINATING
Tho business was discussed Tor
nearly an hour. both Alu Eahc'e"
aud George u,rlauudl'y appealing
to either Nrs UJbcuDk or Mr
fg.H su rt,urri and happy Tho
uulaal.p s3 OF It al was sawa
iu.. tnJ 1 rclHEed that / mover nAl
appeared to better alNuuHa"
Nrs NIucUok had told us her
uiy'' Was dining out tnAt n,Eni Tor
which f.I like saying thank
goodness II was 90 nice TO nave
yua. ,uu ,uur uf ua
Aa.r ruty h11 finished discussing
the business matters, they asked ~
& was musical George dld not Wili
for mo to reply but at once said J
Eld uuusuM talent
you viii play Tor as, them Mfa.
Buu.ocE asked. /. OF course. agr'e
not only because / loved TO play
NN.HNI N..... "..H''.tNtl AA'N'' '.H7- 90
than willing 90 do anything 90 pleas.
them.
Helen Delights With Her Music.
II the library had uneu attractive
the dining room iu perfect taste. ]
fairly hold my breAtn.at tHo beauty
OF tho music room. Tho baby grand
piano, the harp. ana the Nu,n
showed "a family OF music .Utr.s
Tho dainty DHlurluE OF the rugs Aui
dr4puT... tNr pictures -4N We're H
purlrg. Ws.o. perfectly harmonious
Aa niue. HH loved music. I.
|mu.h As J love io play ] meyer en-
/ i0guI playing moro iHa1 ia lNti
.ht.utFtT felt that / was more
appreciated After ] r,uprpd, Mr.
I.n.u.a took the violin and We
played duet Then Mrs EabcocN
Joined us 0u the harp. 10 was de.
Ug.tNl Whom We finished, they eN-
nU.ued that the daughter who had
lIpd was l pHuls, of wonderful 1hlI-
'f'E I.l. m.el, bad been their great
recreation. ugulupe they were all 90
extremely fond uf &c. Then hoy
asked we 10 sins.
, sang o cyclic Of songs. then tho
fa.. songs OF the Scotch. hrs Blh-
ro.E WA. OF Scottish descent and
had spoken of her delight I'm tho
music OF Robert Burns.
10 was nearly midnight when we
lpt. after promising % dine WIN
thorn uuco again before wo wenI
home
AREN'T they delghtful7" said
10 George, as wo drove back 10 th,
hotel On their luxurious Limousine. y
don't know when have enjoyed my
self su much" ,-
'gnds,d they arcl" he heartily
agreed and, Helen, II 1 put ma.
dttI over. shall have you 20 thanng
Tor .t They both were charmed WIZ
you" .s.i-
- ann glad. ri have been ot help,
returned. rather stilted'y, 9'
. thuued hy tho thousht
Helen Brnes 10 Julia Collins.
The next day, as was e'I l. n.
/ lunch. Julia Collins came ihlo go
dIuiug room. and, as she dld uei'' -.
/ ioirrd me without being invited y
. even wurted. ,-
,,t IookcA for you and George lnT
plrhu had some chAIl,'li,,e ',, ii
/ here 20 dinner W'uIon n,,,'"ca
p,oet them" she said. u l'''..,, ......., oil.
v,.s "him" she wanted not ,r..,.
I'VE dirvd with Mr.. 3nn ,..5..., N'.s ''
rort, st their home Il I'''I -.l.
.,yop did" her tone 'NNI
.,,-rise sho he'd NOT heo'o Il' '.
citation extended TO us, the h'aHl
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27
PHONES
Political Announcement.

I hershy announce my rsndidAry Tor me
office Of Judge ~ the Superior conn ot
Tulsa county. subject 20 The action ot lhs
LEE DANIEL
hsrehy announce myself ESAndiah tor
fs.eieecon a. Conniy Clrrh. subject 90 ihe
deeisioh of the Democratic ptimatL, h.s'N
q 1918 LEWIS CLINE.
hereby announes myAelf candidate ior
County C0mtniationrr No q subject Co. lNH
aecisi0h OF the Democraur primary. N"b-
al q I'D DALTON.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27

After an. We expected Senator
owen to suggest a morr painful
death tor the kaIsor than mere hpue-
Ing boy the neck
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27

We arc becoming convinced h1i
under tho ruise ~ war and patriot.
isn most amy kind OF a arhcmo can
bc put over
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27

Perhaps iho reason Secretary
Uokor put h.8 taboo upon lno u8
uonu game was ncrouso nv Cobb
rrt tagged ont at third tho oth.r
day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27
The Heart Hunters


OF lmrurr husband, Handling Ha.,aaa'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-27

kEMBERs OP TIlk ASSOCIATED rREM,
The Assorlalsd prts ls arelusivsly entitls I
v ihs uss ies republication ot all news dis
patches srsditad 20 u or othorvife srcdlts'l
70 'thls pkper and slsO ths local news pub
hGbsd hsfsin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-13
WILLARD STILL
DODGING JACK
''Iittle Jess" Won't Risk
Battle Unless Big Money
Is In Sight.
By JACK VEIOCK

New York. Nov. 1s.-Jses Willard
has no appetite for battle with Jack
Dempsey.
The big cowpuncher has oontinu-
ally sidsetepped Dempsey ever since
Jack started to hog the heavyweight
spotlight by whipping all corners. in
Guiding Fred Fulton. who Topped in
one round.
II Jess ever figured he had any
thing on Dempsey he must have ban
ished the thought after the Fulton az
fair. and he proved it conclusively in
the opinion Of a majority OF the box
ing fans when he refused TO box the
hustline lad from the Pacific north
west in New York.
BY consuming to meet Dempsey at
Madison Square Garden for the bene-
fit Of the United War Work campaign
fund, Willard could have obliterated
the name Of cheese champion" which
has been attached to him by boxing
critics throughout the country
But no. Jess declined with thanks,
and said he would do his part for the
fund down in Texas by staging sew
eral shows. In New York Willard
could have helped the war work fund
on a large scale. A bout between VIII
lard and Dempsey would have drawn
s2o0, 900 at Madison Square Garden,
and Willard would have been doing
the least he could have been asked TO
do for Uncle Sam
In Texas Willard Is about as far
away from Dempsey as he cali get, IN
less he goes TO France his crown is
safe down there and he knows it He
simply doesn't want any Of Dempsey
game and he's going to take no
chances Of losing his crown to Jack
not unless he gets well paid for doing
il