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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

FIFTY YEARS IN PRIsoN.-There will be
released on Monday next from the Indiana
penitentiary, at Jacksonville, convict who
has probably served longer time in p ison
than any man now living. His name is
John Hicks. He was born in Montgomery
county, Va, in 1906, and moved to Lees
burg, Ind. when young man. He has six
TINES been sentenced to the peniteutiary in
Ind:ana-twice for attempted rape, three
times for grand larceny and once for house
breaking. He has spent in all forty years
within that States prison walls In add
ton TO this record in Indiana ne has served
two terms in theOnio penitentiary and is be-
lieyed to have served time in other States
In round numbers be may be said to have
spent half century in prison. When his
term expires next Monday he will 60 to Iu-
dianapolls. where the State board OF chart
ties have promised to provide for him and
secure an honest livelihood for the worn out
old felon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Dreadful Railroad Accident

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2S.--Paseenger train
No. 8. of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad,
going west, was wrecked this morning about
two miles west of Write Sulphur Springs,
W. Va, by a broken axle. The mail car,
com bination car, coach and one sleeper
were derailed. So far as known there we're 10
persons killed. passengers and S employ ess.
About 10 are reported injured but only two
are seriously hurt. The dead were sent to
Ronceverte, and the irjared to the hotel at
White Sulphur Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Brazilian Affairs.

LONDON, Dec. ga vast number of the
foreign residents of Brazil have protested
against the naturaliz alton scheme of the
provisional government. A number OF
French, Portuguese, German and italian
merchants residing aud doing business in
Brazil have applied to their respective gov.
ernments for protection. The say they do
not wish to interfere with Brazilian politics
and they will not SUBMIT to the loss of their
national rights. Should thu provisional
government dispute those rights they will
leave the country after disposing of theia
business to the detriment of Brazil,
Baron de Peueao, late Imperial mlnisl or
Of Brazil to England, Is h..sparing a pham.
phlet 10 wh!ah lie will reveal the intrigues
OF .1Le republicans prior to the overthrow
of the Empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
LIST OF LErTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postofice December %.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter Office
Btamer Miss Beulah F Musin, Monsieur
Berry Mrs Sarah Price, Miss Laura
Brooks Mrs phoebia Waterman, Mrs s
Brawner, Miss Agnes G Washington, Mrs Drew
barley, Mrs Nellie Whiting, Mrs RW
Harris. Miss Jane Williams, Harry
Howard, Arthur Woodruff, Chas
Killer, F Wright, C 8
Kirby, Lee Ray, Miss
Laurentz, Miss Blanche Russell, Mrs Louisa
Mcdonald j shepherd, ] B
Merrill Marion Tayf9rs Chas Henry
Monroe, Mrs Jane The Amer Swineherd G,
". w. HERBERT. P,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
EASILY Observation-Disclosures Nautet,

EASILY SURMoUNTED.-Fsancis Nautet,
the Belgian, who undertook to travel from
Brussels to Paris in conveyance drawn by
couple of handsome dogs, was passing
through LouvroIl. small country town in
the department. du Nord, when the mayor,
on the strength OF the Grammont law against
cruelty to animals, forbade him to proceed.
MIR. Nautet thereupon had recourse to
capital expedient for overcoming the may.
or's scruples. He packed his dogs into the
cart and dragged the conveyance through
--a-himself. When he had got clear
Diary of the township. the Bel
bged places with the dogs, and
his trip to Paris without any
hdrance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Fires in Culpeper
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
MITCHELL's STATION, Dec. 27.-Very re
Gently team belonging to Beverly Yates
of this neighborhood, ran away and dragged
the driver by one leg fully half mile over
a terrible rough, rocky road, which resulted
in the death of the negro The next day.
Yesterday afternoon during the very high
wind, the dwelling in which Mr.. Yates lived
aud sl the outnouses were destroyed by
fire. The property belonged to Mrs Jerry
Hudson ard was insured, but the personal
effects of Mr.. Yates were total loss. About
the same hour of the 6,e between and 8
p. N J q freight train in passing MitchelI's
Station set fire, first to f. d belonging to
James B Lewis. then to one of G l.. Berry
aud one of Mr. VsnWyck, bit by the most
strenuous exertions of neigh bors, the fire
In the two former fields was fought
away from the hay stacks and barDs,
but In the case Of the latter it made clean
sweep of everything iDhamable. The Pres
byterian Church and other buildings were
in imminent danger of being destroyed and
would have been bad the fire occurred at
night or in mere busy season of the year
Yesterday morning just before daylight the
dwelling Of Mr.. Martin Stringfeliow, near
Racccon Ford, was also totally destroyed
by fire, and at about the came hour the
barn of MIR. E zy Smith, between Mitchell's
and Raccoon Ford, also met the came fate.
The latter case is believed 10 be of an in
cendiary nature, ss Mr.. Smith found biz
cattle and horses running at large with the
door fastened he left them the night before
with all the stock fastened inside. The
wind here blew perfect hurricane from 10
q. m. until II p. m. THISTLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Influenza.

PARIS, Dec. 2S.-The number of deaths
from influenza is increasing and the resi-
dents of the city are beginning to manifest q
panicky feeling. The condition of M. de
Freycinet, minister of war, who is suffering
from the disease, has changed for the worse.
Drs. Bronardel and Proust have been at
tackled and their condition is serious.
LISBON. Dsc. 2S.-Queen Amelie, who is
suffering from al attack of influenza, has 80
far recovered that she was able to accompa
ny King Carlos In the procession on the oc
casion of his proclamation.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Dec. 2S.-There
are 100 cases of 'La Grippe" here The dis.
ease is not dangerous and it yields readily
to treatment. The influenza has also ap.
peared at Metuchen, South River and Mill
stone.
Boston, Dsc 2S.-John Templeton Cool.
idge, president Of the Columbian Bank, died
this morning at his residence of La Grippe"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Lemon Hot Drons.

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot Drops
For sore throat and bronchitis, take Lemon hot
Drops.
For pneumonia and larry ngii, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For consumption and catarrh, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For all throat and lung diseases, take Lemon
Hot Drops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
Sold by druggists. 25 cents per bottle Pre-
pared By Il. Motley, MD Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
A Temperance Proclamation.

CONCORD, N. a., Dec. 2S.-Gov. {
to day issued proclamation call' r
all good citizens OF every party ",
one supreme effort to close up ancs y
every liquor saloon of every der s's
within the borders Of the State. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
LEMON ELIXIR.
Its Wonderful Effect on the Liver, Stom-
ach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.

DR.. Moz!ey's Lemon Elixir is pleasant lcmon
drink that positively cures al Biiousness. Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Headache, Malaria, Kidney
Disease, DIZZINESS, Colds, Loss of Appetite, Fee
vers Chils, Botches, Pimples Pain in Back, Pal.
ptation of Heart, and al othor diseases caused by
dsordered liver, stomach aud kidneys, the first
great cause of all fatal diseases. Fifty cents and
one dollar per bottle. Sold by druggists Prepared
only by H Molly, III D., ATLANTA, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
a Shocking Tragedy.

ROCHESTER, Mich. Dec % "A cold-blood-
cd triple murder We committed two mills
north of Mount Vernon last night By vii.
liam Major, a well.to-do farmer, who killed
his wife, his daugh or and granddaughter,
by shooting them with a revolver. MAJORS
body was to-day found In his barn, where
he had committed Suicide by hanging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

The January number of the st. Nicholas
Magazine has been received from its pusuah
ers, the Century Company. New York.
Among its contents are another chapter OF
Mr.. Atoms interesting and instructive ar.
ticle on the Routine of the Republic. An
Ostrich Ranch in the United States, and In.
tercolleaiate Foot Ball In America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
The King of Portugal

LISBON, Dec aS.-The ceremony of PR
Claiming His Majesty Carlos as King of Por
tugal and Algavsres took place to-day
Crowds of enthusiastic people throngsd the
streets through which the king passed Or
his way to the palace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

THE MOST EXPENSIVE Fur. Blue fox fur
is 30 expensive that it is worn only by en-
presses, queens, opera singers and plumbers
daughters garment of this fur worn by
the great Catherine of Russia is estima ed as
worth $4,000 Blue foxes are almost az
rare az white black birds. For the informa.
ton of those who may go hunting for blue
foxes we may add that thew are not of a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

New Jersey has Baptist minister who
claims to have baptized more people than
any other man in his church. The commu
nifty in which be resides has been grieved
over his stubborn cough that has intelferred
with his pastoral duties. A physician rec
commended DR.. Buli's Cough Syrup, ard
there will be baptism in his
church next Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

The Charlottesville Chronicle says: son Sunday
morning H. W. Morgan found Gordonsvilio
mail bag in an empty freight train. 1t had evi.
dently been robbed, being cut neary in haf, and
contained only few papers. The bag was so
badly cut that the tag could not be read but it is
supposed to have come in on the $50 a. m. train
from tho North. No traces of the robbers havo
hesn fonnd %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

Postmaster GENERAL WANAMAKER
says: There has never been called to Wash.
ipgton man of greater strength of will and
lofty purpose than he who is your Chief
Magistrate to-day. Oftastes severely Sim
pie, of courage brave as lien, living out 3
strong. masterful life set in the key of the
fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of
man." If Mr.. Wanamaker's recommends
lions of the goods in his shop at Philadel
phia be as reckless as hls laudations of the
man who, in exchange for the half million
which bought the vote of New York, gave
him his present Office, his customers will do
we'll to pay little or nc attention to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Murder.

ASHLAND. Wis, Dac. % "A notorious
tough named @. G. Wayne, yesterday shot
and killed an Eau Claire man by the name
of Robert Goariz. about one mile from Hay
ward. The affair caused great excitement
and Wayne narrowly escaped being lynched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Suit for Divorce

LONDON, Dec % Capt O's 20, ez mem
Der of the House of Commons, has fled a
petition for divorce from his wife on the
ground of adultery, naming Charles Stewart
Parnell as correspondent. Tee specific acts
are alleged to have taken place during the
period extending fom April, 1856 to r.
cent date
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

In AN argument before the ways and
means committee of tbs U. s. House OF
Represe ntatives yesterday. In favor Of the
retention of the duty on coal and iron, Gen
eral Imboden of Virginia, stated that he be-
llevsd the protectionlsts have large msjori
ties In at least four of the southern States.
After that statement it was unnecessary for
the General to say, as he subss quently did,
that at the recent election in Virginia he
voted the democratic ticket with great re.
luctance" large majority of the people
of every southern State are agricuituriats,
and why they should be in favor OF tariff
which raises the price of everything they
have to buy and lowers that of everything
they have to sell Is what few ..other people
than General Imboden can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Telegraphic Brevities.

In the Heyd settlement, 8. D., tao scene of THAI
diphtheria )idemic. thirty seven Russian child y
rem have died of the disease, only two having re.
covered
1t is said that there is some disaf csjon thssts
Russian army and that several arrests have boz
made of officers who have given too free W
their opinions. 40 Moils
Marcel Bernier died at his hoE QUO 1o @9. ~
burn Prairie, Lewis county We ,pon at $50 a. M.
day. sgd SO. He was the first
in Washington then Oregon, TIE nond, Va, close at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

SENATOR BLAIR says The colored race
is rising and is determined to have Its
rights" Evidently the eolored race is rais-
ing in Jessnp and other parts of the South.
but, from all accounts, is raising whas most
people desire to avoid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
Death of the ex Empress of Brazil

LISBON, Dec. ga dispatch just re.
ceived from Oporto says that the ex. Empress
of Brazil, who was visiting that city with
Dom Pedro, Gisd to day. 1t is believed
that her death resulted from heart disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

The popular idea has bean that the world
contains seven wonders, but the eight made
his appearance at the Capitol. 1t was
poor beniRb:ed man limpipg with rheuma.
tism who bad never beard of Salvation Oil.
1t is sold by all druggists ct twenty FIVE
cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

= LONHhEFstAlN -IIJPES = a., .--->-,-.--- =,
used to be in Congress from Virgins. has rooI- =
and board at the Fifth Avenue. He lives down
near Norfolk and is one of the creations of Ms-
homes power. As long as he submitted to the
dcta ions Of the Little General his political
path was smooth, but when he took mind of his
own there was 3 quarrel, and as result Mr. Lib
hey is out of Congress. 1t is singular how almost
every man of strength and character in the re.
publ C IN party in the Old Dominion has quarreod
with Malone. OF course it has all been over fed
ersl patronage, for that is the Zone of contention
nong Southern republicans. who 6 t cross when
they cannot get an tiice-N Y. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
DIED.

This morning, at the residence OF his SON, Leon
ard, near the Old Dominion Mills. Fairfax rounty'
JAMES BROWN, formerly OF Fauqnler c ,unly'
81, which the frieLds and aoq1aint nces OF the
family are respectfully invited to a'ten l, VIII
take place at o'clock next sunday afternooo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
SATURDAY EVENING. DECEMBER %.

HE nlCHMONO 0topNtCH ooJo Az ~ PSS
sible the Virginia coupon cases now before
{ U. g. Supreme Court may 90 against the
State, but, if 30, the legislature will feel
called upon to provide at once new means
of keeping the coupon out worms out OF the
treasury" If what the Dispatch says Dc
trus. the hope that every we'll Wlsner OF
Virginia has entertained for settlement OF
the Virginia debt Is doomed to another dis
appointment. But why should 1t be? and
why should every interest In the State DC
il iured By further delay In the devoutly
desired settlement? Why fight any longer
against the inexorable? Not only the Con-
stitution of the United States, but that of
Virginia also, declares against the passage
of any law that impairs the obligation of
pecuniary contract. The contract printed
by Virginia en- her coupons states that they
shall be received in payment of all debts
due the State. Aud that they must be will
be the decision of any court to which the
matter may be referred. If 1t were neces
ssry to increase the general tax rate on
property in order to effect settlement, the
fear of popular dissent might be offered IS
an excuse for postponipg that settlement +;
hut 1t Is not. Nobody wants the tax rate
increased, and but few of the moet pro.
nounced debt payers would endorse any
such totally unnecessary measure. A slight
increase In the tax on the stock of rich cor
poratiops-wbich they would willingly pay
for the desired object, ipasmuch as the &c
complement thereof would tend to bring
men and capital into the State and popu.
late their at present unimproved lands; q
tax on bank paper, to which no reasonable
mao would object; and high liquor II.
cense-a moral ss we'll as an easily borne
revenue measure, would supply not only ell
the money required for the payment of the
interest on the debt, but leave large sink
Ing fund for the redemption of the princi-
pal. 1t is understood that the objec-
ton to these measures entertained by some
of the members OF the legislature is the re-
markable one that the increased revenue so
raised would be paid In coupons. A large
part OF 1t doubtless would be, but large
part OF the present revenue Is so paid, and
every coupon received is juet 30 much OF
the interest CD the debt settled but If the
payment of the interest be provided for by
the adoption of the measures referred to,
the coupons would 80 advance In price that
very little would be saved by paying taxes
with them. But, even were 1t otherwise,
the bondholders are not such egregous
fools as to refuse to come to some agree
ment by which, 10 case such measures be
adopted, the reception of coupons for taxes
could, by mutual consent, be suspended until
their reception would not cripple the treas
ury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

Gen. Im5oden and Judge Billing, of Vir-
GINA, appeared before the House Ways and
Means Committee yesterday. and argued in
favor of protection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
The Presidents Return

WARRINGTON, D. G. Dec. 2S>-Word has
been received at the White House that ne
President and party will arrive in Washing
ton at IL O'Clock tc>light by rail from Rich.
mond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
MARRIED

On Monday, December 23d at the parsonage o !,
the Methodist Protestant Church, By Few l.. D.
DYott, FRANCIS w. DEETON and Ahf 4.
SIMPSON, both OF this city, Washington papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S-The stock market open
ed this morning with moro animation in the reg
ular list than on any previous day this week.
First prices, however, were generally from "a to
% per cent lower than last ights closing figures,
and the dropping tendency of yesterday was con-
tinued, everything yielding small frec ions in tie
early dealings. A somewhat better tone prevailed
toward the end of the hour. but at L o'clock the
market was barely steady at the lowest prices
reached Money 4a1O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec 2S-11 a. m.-Wheat-Jan IT'S
May e2lh. Corn-Jsn 3Olaa30A May 32a32 IS
Oats-Msy 22a22ls Pork-Jan SO co 8 OH !;
Short ribs-Jan 81 slid so; May 81 SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
The Eight Hour Movement

PITTsBuRG. Dec. 2S.-The National Build
ers Association, which meets In 81. Louis
next month, will take steps to oppose the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

NEW YORK. Dec 23-Cotton quiet; uplands
10A; orleani 10h; futures opened dull and
closed quiet and steady. Flour qri.t and easy.
Wheat quiet and firm. Corn quiet and fro. Pork
quiet and essy at s10al0 so. Lard dull and
weak at SIS 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

r INA BEANs-2o bags Lims Beans received
IL 10 day by [dec27l J. c. MlLBoRN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

hour movement proposed by the Federation
of Labor. II is said that united stand will
be taken by the builders on May l against
the movement. II the employees attempt TO
enforce il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

market was barely steady at the lowest prices
reached. Money 4a10.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Dec. IS -Flour is
quiet, but neither holders of large stocks nor
milers are pre- sing sales. Wheat is rather more
active; receipts are small and the best samples
command full prices, but badly damaged, COM
mon and fair lots IN only be sold at old figures
sales at 6S, 70, 10, 70, 10 and 80; no choice was
offered. Corn is weak and dull for new, but
strong for old CROP note salos of very green at
81, good at 3S440. and prime old at 42443 Bye
At to Sc. Oats Z7a30. Eggs 1919. Butter 13
ala. Pork, Poultry AMI other produce are scarce
and wanted.
BALTIMORE, Dec 29.-Cott n-middling 1O1s
s10A Flour nearly nominal. Wheat-southern
&C irce and drm; uItz 73a83 longberIy 1881
No 2 80; steamer 76; Western steady NO 2 WIN
ter red spot and Dec 70 ha79a. Jan 9aasS0;
Feb 81Ssq817s Mar 1874 1873 ~; May S61asS6%,.
Corn-Southern dull and unchanged ; Western
STEADY; mixed spos $685. $685.: new spot 81
year 81 Jan 36Sss377s; Feb 364a367s: Msicn
37asa39 April 38ssa391s; steamer 30 1aa32a..
Osts quiet; southern and Penna 2Sa31 Western
white 3Oa31; do mixed % ,29la; graded No
white 81. Bye nearly nominal; prime to choice
57aeO Hay slow prime 10 choice timothy Sl3s
13 So Provisions unchanged. Butter firm for
best Western packed 14i19 best roll 17a19;
creamery 23a26 Eggs steady; W,stern 22a23.
Coffee dull; Rio cargoes fair 19lha19S,. Sug.r
dull; A soft 6H. Whisky steady at 81 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28

The officers of the next Maryland legisla-
ture have practically been decided upon.
John E. Hubner, of Baltimore county, will
he elected speaker of the House, aud Robert
Bfattan. of Somerset county, president Of
the Senate. There will be "a contest over
the United States Senatorship. The friends
of Governor Jackson are pushine the gov
ernor's claims, but Sedator Wilson will
probably succeed himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Commercial Bank of Lynchburg has
declared semi.annua dividend of per
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-07-25

In 1850 liar WAS legally pun
i-hed by having y hole bored
through hns tongue. Ii this was
Law now, and it was enforced,
SOME mems tongues would look
more like porns plssters than any
thing else --Eureka sentinel
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-07-25

| GREAT FIGHTs OF THE WORLD -
Follow. is u summary vi some
of the more important battles fought :
The longest bare fist hattie on
record, 6 hours and Is minutes,
between Australian Kelly and Jno.
Smith, near Melbourne, November,
1885. Longest in England, 6
hours 3 minutes, Nike Madden
aud Bill Hayes, at Edenhrldge,
July 10, 1S49 Longest in America,
hours and 20 minutes, James
F,izpatrlck and James O'Niei, at
B-rwick, Maine, December 4, 1860
Longest glove fight, rs rounds, In
5 hnurs 3 minutes and 46 seconds,
William Sheriff and Jack Welsh.
Philai-lphia, April 10. 1884.
Largest stake in America. john l..
sullivan ami Jake Kilrain. $50 900,
July 8, 1889. Largest in England.
$40, 900, KING and H-ehan, at
Wadhurst, December, 1868. Largest
IN France, $40 600, John l.. Sulll-
van and Charles Mitchell at Chan
tilly, March IL, 1883 The shortest
glove fight in America was be-
tween Mike Cen!ev Of Ithaca and
Dave Clenents of Philadelphia at
Pniladelphia on December II,
1886. Ii lasted 81 seconds.