Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-15
CHAPTER III.

The arrangements were completed.
The neighborhood was greatly excited.
Hundreds of temporary benches, form
ing an arena, were constructed. Al
though the crops were not ''laid by
people from all parts of the country
footed to see the combat. The neigh
borhood band, composed of three lid
dlers, two banjo pickers and the agi.
tator of triangle, took an assigned
position and sOothed the crowd with
sweet symphonies. Bill had cordially
invited Professor Jasper, but the pro-
fessor, declaring that such scenes
were bore to him, declined.
Time was called. Handkerchiefs
fiuttered. Everything bore tremu-
lous aspect. Bill was dressed in red
flannel shirt and closely fitting pair
of cottonade trousers. Dan wore a
hickory shirt and nankeen trousers.
The band played "Nigger on the
Woodpile," an inspiring tune, and
then the combat began. Both young
men capered in the agile movement
of improved science. Bill caught Dan
under the jaw, but quickly recovering
himself, Dan knocked Bill down. Then
there was dancing in imperlous haste.
The combatants flew at each ether,
but neither one could secure con-
quering advantage. At last, however,
Dan got Bill down and bumped his
devoted head against the face OF the
earth. Bill modestlv remarked that
he had enough for OF time only. Dan
let him get up. and the judges an
nounced that the widows son had
gained the victory.
"Mrs. Collins" said Bill when the
crowd had dispersed, 81 am in hard
luck. If nv arms were as strong as
my love, would have knocked Dan
over into an adjoining township
"Don't despair. Bill"
"Oh, now, sweet thing, | shall de-
vote myself to study and will try him
again"
When Bill went to his room he saw,
with the eye of an artist, that the sand
bag picture Of Dan was not correct.
The first thing he did was to wash of
the incorrect lines. Phen he drew an
other picture, in which he gave par
ticular prominence to the nose, re-
membering that Dams nasal feature
was of more than ordinary size The
next day Bill called upon Professor
Jasper.
professor" said he, 81 was
downed."
81 am sorry, Billie. but we must try
it again."
"Professor, don't see how it is that
an uninstructed man can use his ham
mer so disastlously."
"Main strength, Billie. Main
strength can hold out for while, but
it must finally give under. Pay me
what you owe and take dozen more
lessons.
Bill paid the professor and again
submitted to rigid training. he
learned many new dives and, after q
| while, thought that his science could
certainly overcome Dams strength.
He sent Dan a note, stating that he
desired fight at an early day. Dan
replied as follows:
'.My dear, unprospective step-father
/ whipped you once and l can whip
YOU again. / am willing to give you
every possible chance and will do any
thing for you except let you whip me.
For this lack of gallantry l earnestly
beg you to excuse me-"
Bill raved when he read the note
and going into his room, mauled the
sand bag.
| CHAPTER ~.
The time for another battle was ap
pointed. The crowd was even larger
than the crowd which first assembled
The band, with the addition OF coon
skin tambourine, made thrilling music
This time Bill wore blue SHIRT. Hi
step was firm, his courage indomitable
Dan smiled upon the young ladies ant
declared that he was confident OF sue
cess. Bill, remembering the words o
the professor, felt happy. He knew
that uncultivated strength could no
long stand up against science.
, When time was called each ma
stepped proudly into the arena Bill
caught sight of the widows face.
great hope swelled within him.
Bill aimed blow at Dams nose. Da
dodged, Jumped, wheeled his le,
around and knocked Bill down. Bi
scrambled to his feet and seized DaI
Then, as they waltzed in great hurry
the baud played Hail JerusaleI
: Home" Bill fell. but unwilling
acknowledge defeat he squared HIN
: self and again entered the encounter
I Dan moved around with q grace ths
Q surprised everyone. The muscles
. his arms bulged out the sleeves OF b
{ shirt. At an suspicious time, H