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STOCK YARD NOTES.
THE LOCAL MARKET.

The market for horses still continue,
brisk, the better grade Of stock on hand
giving greater tone to the market. Most
OF the horses sold We're bought by buyers
from the north and fair price was gen
orally realized. Driving horses and
breeding mares are in considerable de-
mand, but they must be i'm good condition
To command attention.
The market is bare Of beef cattle of a
kind that would tickle the eye of Il butch
rr, but a. they hav" given up the hop" of
getting everything to their taste, they
take tn" nearest approach to it. Some of
the larger yards report Il fair business
with 0utSid" buyers and the local butch
crS Prices for cattle for shipment are
generally from $40 to Sl4. and cattle for
beef purposes sells at , and - cents per
pound gross.
The market is fairly supplied with mutt
tons and goats. and good prices prevail
for choic" animals. The advent of MrXi-
can buyers has caused Il temporary tlut-
ter in tn" hog market and good animals
sell AT - cents per pound or s. to $50
per hundred.
PICKING~ AND PERSONALS.
Capt. Tom GiIroy. who has been sick
for Il week. is again seen at his post.
Col. Morgan. of Maj fla. and one Of TIN"
largest cattle kings in the west. Is in tn"
city.
Gus Pfrutfrr. Of New BraumfrIS, is in
the city investigating the markets.
T.. c. Seal" is in with cattle from Ken
needy.
Some large shipments were received
yesterday from Skidmorr.
\ new firm Lyfurd Tuillv n Co. have
opened business aS live stock commission
1. - l..
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by Kings optOmeter and spectacles
to suit. Watches, Clocks, Silverware
and Jewelry to please everybody,
Also, watches and Jewelry repaired;
all at lowest figures.
OTTO BLUMENTHAL's
241 Commerce street.
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AmuSemcntS Tonight.

A dance by the Turner's in Turner
hall-the last in this hall.
Farewell party to lady friends by
the Polish society at their hall.
Exhibition at the Fencing academy,
in napier, broaC Sword and single
stick.
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SDpcaiI Shoe Sale

For Saturday. Monday aud Tuesday
next our - ladies French kid button
boots handSrWcd opera and common
sens" last, at $?.95. Ladies' DOngoIa OK
ford ties worth :? at $50 for three days
only. WOLFF 4 MARN.
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Postponed.

me casino picnic, advertised for to-
morrow, has been postponed until sum
day, April 18th. THE CoWwrrTFF
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frey. The latter will have to do something
very wonderful to prove to me that he is of the
thoroughly game kind, because cannot forget
show he made against Peter jackson. But
President Fulda. of the California Athletic
Club, Is quoted as saying that the winner may
have to fight Sullivan. What nonsense. Sulli-
Kilrain is no match for him, besides
Corbett has bested Kilrain. And surely
nobody would rank Godfrey in Sullivan's class.
Let Godfrey redeem himself with jackson.
Jack McAuliffe is not going to England, but
means to stay at home. He wants to fight Car
roll, Myer, Bowers or anybody of that class.
Doubtless the prospective busy times ahead in
the clubs has had something to do with Nc
Abilities change of mind "broken" though he
may be. Should q suitable purse be offered
anticipate that Carroll will always be ready for
him. ! have heard nothing from Gallagher or
anybody else relative to Fogartys offer to meet
the 'hlonde'' of Cleveland. For the one hun-
dredth time repeat it is very strange that
nobody will talk business with Fogarty Fitz-
simmons and Dempsey are both going ahead
with their training. and reports are to the effect
that neither man Is much above weight.
Dempsey is displaying remarkable amount
in accordance with his nature. He is a game
and clever fellow, but have always claimed
that he is little out of his class when fighting
q l54-pound man. It IS fact that Joe Coburn at
his best was not much IL any over 150 pounds.
Dempsey is certainly much smaller man than
was Coburn, and It has always appeared to me
that Dempsey would be at his very best pounds
beneath 15O This leads to the conclusion that
he is fighting against great odds when
he meets man who is at his
minimum limit when fighting as l54
pounds. This will be the case when he meets
Fitzsimmons It Is quite awhile before the
date of the contest, but even now venture to
predict that Dempsey will show superior skill,
but other qualities are required in club con-
test to finish. If all reports are true, we
should have both Jackson and Goddard among
us very soon, and Joe McAuliffe will likely be
homeward bound before long Surely with so
many "big uns'' in our midst. there will be
plenty Of opportunity for big purses.
1prydrr
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farce. The Southerners demanded something
for their money, and in the three hours Coburn
and Mace were in the ring they were compelled
to fight IL rounds, and two or three black eyes
between them was the result as far as damage
was concerned. But Coburn awhile before his
death told friend of mine that he received
Sc. 600 for his share, and that Mace had matters
so fixed that only draw could take place. So
much for those meetings of Coburn and Mace.
really do not see why they should be retained
on the records of contests for the champion
ship of the world. They were not contests, but
only alleged encounters. to help the prin cipals
out OF financial difficulties. This is an indis-
putable fact. and certainly records should not
be made up Of dishonest and fraudulent trans
actions which were never intended to settle the
championship at all.
Coburn's Day and Now.
But Coburn's death suggests another thought
which if space had permitted would be very in
teresting to discuss fully. I refer to pugi-
lsm as Coburn found it, and pugilism as he has
left it. Only period Of about 80 years has
elapsed in the interval, but oh myi what a
change. When Coburn appeared on the scene
there were no Sl2, 900 purses to box In hall for
and with five-ounce gloves. Contestants then
adjourned to the field and inside of a 24-foot
space battled with natures weapons for superb
ority regardless of weather. And for whatf
Why, often SO. and in many big events $50 and
then. Heenan. sayers. King, Brettie and
others were Just leaving the arena when Co.
burn appeared, and he found Mace. Goss and
Wormald in prominence. All these men were
fighters as well as boxers, and that's where they
differed from 80 per cent of the so-called pugf-
lists of to-day. We have generation of boxers
now and not pugtists, but even granting that
we have boxing ability to-day, 1 am inclined
to think there is not boxer living su-
perior to what Mace, Coburn and Goss were
in their day. This then brings me to the fact
that the pugilists of to-day are not one whit
better than those who were in their prime 25 or
80 years ago. Tell me pugilist of to-day who
could have polished of man like Tom King
as could Mace? With the exception of Sulli-
van when in his prime. 1 know of none. and
this is simply because of the prevalence of
club boxing contests, the sole aim of which is
to filch money from the public. Well, had Joe
Coburn been in his prime to-day, I am inclined
to think that he would have been a much bet
ter man than Mitchell, and that means very
much. If COburn in his prime had been in
front of Sullivan instead of Mitchell in France
John L. would have been defeated. But. with
out going further into this line of argument,
all that can say is it is unfortunate that we
have nothing by which we can anything like
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indeed, some very trustworthy authorities
state that it was waning fast then. Since Co.
burns death there has been much written re-
garding him that is absolutely untrue. For in
stance, prominent New York paper very seri-
ously informs us that Coburn had defeated
mace, sayers, Goss and Tom Allen. It would
be absurd 10 stop and explain how statements
of this kind are ridfculously untrue. because
there were many ,.iiss, features ire, in the life
more interesting. Coburn's pugilstic career
was by no means remarkable, and it
is, therefore. quite easy to deal with. His only
notable barefist battles were those with e.
Price, n. Gribben and McCoole. OF course,
am not forgetting his affair with Mace, but
will deal with that later on. Well, not any Of
the first named three was anything like first
class man. The best was undoubtedly McCooe
and those who know anything about pugilism
know that he was not in the front rank by any
means. Allen defeated him twice and Goss de-
feated Allen. With this very meager record of
prize ring encounters it is great pity indeed
that Coburn and Mace never fought an honest
battle. Coburn's public fights in the ring do
not place him in the first rank, and he is only
there because of the general opinion as to what
he would have done had he had the chance.
Regarding comparative pugtlistic merits of Co
burn and Mace there will always be contro-
versy, but as far as the mere boxing was con-
cerned think it will always be conceded that
Mace was the superior of anybody. Coburn
himself often stated this to friend OF mine.
The Huge Pugilistic Fizzle.
1t has often been stated and quite forcibly
argued that Jem Mace was the first to intro
duce 'fake fighting" into the honest system
and method that obtained when he stepped
into prominence. While I am not going to
argue this matter to-day, am convinced that
there is very strong case against him. At
any rate what am now gong to discuss is
feature in the life of both Mace and Coburn
that is not creditab1e to either, considering
they were first class as both claimed to be first
class pugillsts. The two occasions on which
Coburn met Mace in the ring are discreditable.
They were schemes to obtain money from the
public under the verest kind of false pretenses
Neither man had any money and by an alleged
quarrel in Mace's place of business match
was made for them to fight for the champion
ship of the world. 1t is needless to repeat the
details any more than saying that at
Port Dover they both showed remarkable
nerve in standing before hooting
crowd for l hour and II minutes
without striking blow. Their second
appearance in the ring took place down South
and was a continuation of the Port Dover
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Holiday Suggestions.

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LEATHER DRESSING SETS, containing brush,
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HANDKERCHEFS beautifully initiated both linen
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SHAVING SETS-A splendid line of these Sill
Cases. fittings made for service well how9oc
to So.
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Holiday Suggestions.

HOLIDAY PPER-A choice line of these in either Ladies or
unrvald in which the
fancya and servceable both well represented
MUFFLERSWte Cashmere White Silk 63c to "a
Cream Bocadd Silk csc 81 Black Silk from 4c to 81 25 Fancy
Colored Brocaded Silk from csc to S..
GLOVES-Dress Kid Gloves to 81 So Fur-toP Slklned
Gloves TAG So 49, Gloves Gauntes, Sc to SI.
LADIES WORK BOXESThe most complete line shown all
and prices far below what such goods fetch In
fancy proper. Prices from ooc to Sc So
SMOKING SETSSome beautiful novelties in these fancy Plush
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ALBUMS-Many striking designs The styles coongs
impossible description but we have immense variety at prices
from 20 81 &c.
MANICURE SETS handsome Plush Leather Cases. with fittings
The styles infinite and the
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THOUSANDS of Suits for the little with short
pants from Sc o$8. The mates of these have sold
readily from S. to sI2 all along. Our Christmas
prices puts the difference in price back into your
pockets. Come in nd test our statement by look
ing at the goods.
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approximately measure the comparative merits
Of Coburn ana Mace as pugilists.
The Latest About slavin.

The Latest About Slayin.
F.P. slavin evidsntiy is not one Of these
public characters that will do well in business
and stand hostile criticism at the same time.
The Australian has entered suit for libel
against Henry Sampson,a prominent English
authority on pugilism. 1t seems that Mr..
Sampson's criticism was more than the Aus
tralian could stand. chiefly because, L suppose,
it went on to say that the evidence at the
Slavin-McAuliffe trial went to prove that the
affair was farce. But there is funny feature
in the affair: McAuliffe was knocked out in
the second round; that is, he was knocked
senseless; and yet all the witnesses for the de-
fense argued that the affair was quite harmless
and that the size Of the gloves would not allow
the principals to hurt each other. This is, IN
deed, very, very interesting. So much for
the club boxing methods of making
money. It was the kind of evidence
referred to that secured the acquittal Of Slavin
any number of championship contests in
these little miserable places called clubs that
are not large enough to allow two ordinary
corpulent brewers to turn around in them: But
before the world to-day; mean the majority of
the class. London is full of these glove heroes
just as this country is, SO that we never need to
be short of a harmless contest for the cham
pionship. Slavin won't come to this country
and tackle Corbett, although he not
long ago declared that he would only be too glad
to come here. A handsome purse has been
offered, and one would have thought slayin
would rush to any place to pick up s. 600 or
s9,000 because he certainly thinks that no.
body can stand before him 80 minutes W We may
then abandon all hope of having a contest here
--even club-glove contest, between Slavin and
Corbett The latter. I presume, won't go to
England for long time at least. But we may
II Corbett tackles either Jackson or Goddard
then we'll get an idea of what Corbett can do
with Slavin.
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THOUSANDS of Overcoats for Boys of all ages,
from the little tots at years up the youth of 49,
Prices on these range from 81 so to $40. It's
true that we are giving some valuable presents
with these goods but, more important still,
giving you tremendous bargains in the goods
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Pugilists and Pugilism Generally.

Kilrain has refused to meet Godfrey under
club arrangements at Providence for a purse
of 81, 600 but there il a probability that the
pair will meet at the California Athletic Club
for a much larger purse. A glove contest to a
finish between the pair should be very interest
ing. because neither man has proven him.
self to be first rater. Both fit and well, 1 fail
to see how KiIrain could be defeated by God
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\
been, am to believe that amateurism is not
more or less tainted in the keeping OF that
manf 1t has been in the past and certainly VIII
be again.
Effects of Club Rivalry.
But there is feature Of this amateur ques-
tion which is in my opinion, the cause of many
violations of amateur rules and also Of an end
less conflict in amateur circles. Irefer to the
rivalry between amateur athletic clubs If the
rivalry between the B. A. c. and the New York
club had not been SC great probably the present
trouble would not have been heard. According
to Mr.. Troy's statement (he by the way was en-
ployed by the B. A. c.. and at one time was
connected with female bicycle contest here),
according to that gentleman's statement nu-
merous bicycle riders left the B. A e. and
better terms in the way OF expenses, OF
course, from the latter than the
former club W D. Ban Banker xs1i,v OF this his
cause of the entire trouble. and 1t certainly
cannot be creditable to amateurism when the
quarrel is originated on question or money
professionals. but we should not expect to find
it among amateurs who profess to be in the
game only for the love OF it. But it is natural
to suppose that when the rivalry OF CLUBS is SO
great that many questionable inducements will
be held out to secure the membership of
champions and flyers" and it would be diff
cult 10 frame law TO prevent suChs Dub Tue
clubs themselves can do more than any law
that may be adopted toward purifying the
atmosphere of amateurisn. 1t may be that
the entire abolition of paying training ex-
penses would make things less questionable;
because of late they have been very question
able. and there is no shutting our eyes to the
fact that club rivalry has been developing
system of professionalism almost equal to that
of the Spectators who keep sprinters for
Sheffield handicap. 1t is to be hoped that the
result of this e. ouble among the wheelmen will
,6ar dfrnfr IN rrIao
is and what is not amateurism, and where that
is defined it is to be further hoped that every
club in the country will rigidly enforce the
rules.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

THOUSANDS of Suits for the older boys (I3 to 18)
at from 81 SO to $40. No such assortment, no such
prices, such values anywhere. The prices quoted
are just onethird less than you have paid without
hesitation all along. These can't be approached
elsewhere.
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In Mems Suits from IS So showing lines that
have been selling during the for from 81 S14
In Mems Dress Suits, from $40 SI6 goods which
worth and ought to bring from $I4 $40.
In Mems Suits above these there has been the reduction
price All these suits fully worth the have been selling
during season; they Stylish
trimmed only for lowering price
the make special bargains holidays
Not another such wide field for choice the selection of
State Focks different lengths
and Prince Alberts.
goods which please eye prices please
Docketb
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The Question of Expenses.

and the l. A w. in having the wheelmen in
question suspended to. as Mr.. Mathewson says,
have the matter of paying training expenses
definitely settled, 1t may not be out of place to
say few words on the subject. The question
has long been troublesome one. not only in
the United States but in England. In the latter
country ever and anon the question is serenely
bobbing up both in cricket and in general ath-
letics. Even this fall many very strong inslnu-
ations have been made by English authorities
regarding the recent trip of the Salford Har-
riers and never a season passes without charges
being made against amateur cricket players for
receiving remuneration" / mention this to
show that the question is not only troublesome
here, but in other countries. Well. the great
question is: rs it professionalism to receive
training expenses?" / don't think it is, but
am free to admit that 1t does not tend to
keep amateurism as pure as it might
otherwise be. 1t opens the way to probabilities
that are sure to make amateurism more or less
a farce. am mindful of the fact that only
Legitimate" expenses are paid or are supposed
to be paid, Just as it is claimed the legitimate
bill of Messrs. Troy and Campbell for two
weeks at Hamilton and Woodstock was Sl62 10.
l assume that all this kind of expense is legiti-
mate, and still contend that 1t not only has
tendency to professionalism. but is really more
or less tainted with it. A club may keep man
doing nothing else all the year but contestiug
in bicycle races. His board, travelling expenses
and other little sundries incident to athletic
life are all paid for him. 1t is fair to assume
that he is frst-class man, in short winner,
or else he would not be so sent to represent his
club Well, urge that In case of this kind
the athlete is ION velvet" He has his board
sure ana there is nothing to prevent his
winning money by backing himself to win.
Why the athlete in question is simply living for
a year at the expense of people who are inter
ested in seeing him win races just as hackers of
professionals are in the man they keep. If a
system of this kind has not tendency toward
professionalism. OF is not tainted with it
don't know what has. Again. club, which is
party of athletes generally, can keep man
two months in training for an event. But this
man is selected because of his ability and not
because of his means to uphold purely amateur
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
The Death of Joe Coburn.

One of the important events in the pugilistic
world during the last few days has been the
death of Joe Coburn. ex-champion pugilist Of
America. HE death reminds one of many in
teresting features in pugilistic history, and re-
calls vividly period when the good old style
of fistic combats was just beginning to wane.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

Mems Overcoats made the reduction
the lowest the highest price line of Chnchas that
are fully worth So now be bought for So
Five different styles of Overcoa sS about which
price when charged $40 and S2 for
Among desirable Chnchas and Brown Worsteds
The handsome stylish Overcoats offer at $40 indeed
remarkable for the money Almost style of Overcoa
prefer be had this price.
Beauties 2 and SIS Not the materials which they
made Of but the in which they put together An almost
and positively S6
garment select All shades shapes all materials Thou
sands to choose from
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nRAVnFn and TUMORS cured No
mi = x knife. Send for testimou-
IIHINVII jals. q. H. Nc Michael NJ D.
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Have You Secured

A copy of the large, handsome
Soo-page book, Thirty Years of
Labor" by T. v. Powderlyf Only
afew left; come quick for one; it
goes free with every SIS and up
sale of Mems Clothing.
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ASK YOUR GROCER FOR HE-No TEA
AND TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE. BE.
WARE OF INVITATIONS.
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MARTIN GILLET co.. Established 1871,
Exchange Place, Baltimore, Md.
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with knowingly violating any rule Of amateur
ism, for he urges that the question of training
expenses be now settled calmly and reasonably
This is a very wise injunction. but fail to see
why many members of an amateur club
should be suspended and brought before the
public as violators of amateur rules merely as
on which some very prominent authorities
differ.
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law. If he is poor, as many IN the past have
been, am to believe that amateurism IS not
more or less tainted in the keeping OF that
be again.