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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

great stature, has never weighed over
2O6 pounds. His present weight is 1856
pounds. Mitchell has weighed as high
as 220 pounds and now tips the beam
at $780, only six pounds less than Cor
belts present weight. The Englishman's
flesh is soft and valueess while the
Americans is hard, springy and of great
value. Mitchell will have to take off at
least twenty-five pounds of flesh to get
at fighting weight, while Corbett will
need to get rid of but eight or ten. The
effect on one may be facilitating las
witness the case of John l.. Sullivan
when he attempted a great weight reduc-
tionD the effect on the other can only
be celebrating. Too great flesh reduc-
ton on an athlete within a stipulated
time (Which Is generally too Short is
dangerous to success. II is likely TO inn
pair his stamina as we'll as strength.
With an ordinary citizen flesh reduc-
tion is not as "A rule detrimental as he
generally takes longer time than the
athlete TO make the desired physical
Improvement and besides does not enter
into a contest in which every nerve OF
the body is strained to the utmost ten
sion
When Corbett fought Sullivan he was
two inches larger at the chest than the
Boston man. He then n.easl red forty in
ches and his expansion was five inches,
three inches greater than that OF ex-
champion Corbett is bigger and stronger
now and will have eorrespondingly great
er advantages. His weight will be about
1S6 and Mitchelps 165. When both get
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.
And Their Methods of Exposing Poison

Though the dream Of the ancient alche-
mist OF transmitting base metals into
nobler ones has never been realized the
chemist OF this era can accomplish mar
wells that almost surpass belief The skill
ed toxicologist reveals the presence Of
poisons, often when only faint traces ex-
list, by removing them from their sur
roundings, with solvents, requiring hours.
days and sometimes weeks for the sepa-
ration; exciting them to form combina-
tons with other elements, he causes them
to appear in solid. liquid or gaseous con-
dftions. Many OF them he arrays I'm vari-
Gus colors, or In crystalline shapes, seen
distinctly by the achromatic or apochro-
matte lenses Of the microscope. Others
he volatilizes in flame. and he views their
fncandescent vapors through the prisms
of the spectroscope Brilliantly tinted
and sharply defined lines, in localities ac-
curately noted. reval the existence Of met
ais so trtfiing In quantity that they elude
measurement by the balance. with all its
modern refinements. and so small that the
human brain can scarce mprison the
thought Of their minuteness. To take
one example; suppose the finger Il wetted
with drop OF saliva and touched 10 a
salt OF lithium, and the adherent white
powder is placed on the tongue and then
swallowed After the lapse of few min
utes, on drawing a clean platinum wire
over the forehead or any part OF the
skin, then placing 1t with its traces of
moisture I'm Bunson flame I'm front of
the narrow slit of the spectroscope. an OBJ
server, looking through the little telescope
OF the instrument. will see for fraction
of second the bright colored red and
yellow line characteristic OF lithium. The
soluble salt has passed through the entire
circulatory system Of the body. and it's
presence Is announced I'm the perspiration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

Hrtton. Mitchell has a splendId pair
of powerful arms. In fact they are too
strong at the point where they adioin
the shoulders, hence the frequent break
ing OF his hands when ne enters a great
contest.
Corbett's muscles on the other hand are
of the long, flexible kind and when he
brings his forearms up there are no
bullying knots OF them between the elbow
and the shoulder such as wrestlers. oars
men and professional strong men" are
wont to have. His muscles. however,
are so generously distributed through
every norton OF his body that he would
be a dangerous opponet in any kind
OF game where strength is required.
Mitchell Is strong az various portions
OF HIS rugged body. but most especially
so. az have said, I'm the arms and
shoulders. He has big punches at these
points like a wrestler These are not
very good for a fighter. where ease OF
motion and hexibili,y are far mort essen
tial than mere strength, 1t would not
surprise me to see Mitchell become muscle
bound in time.
At three points Corbett and Mitchell
have the same measurement. They are.
forearm 13 inches nigh q l-2 inches; calf
l6 IA inches. Aftchells right biceps (con-
tracted) is Just IL inch larger than Cor
belts. measuring an even is Inches
Now for a final reason why I believe
that Corbett must win. / have shown as
well as I possibly could his natural adj
vantages. height. might, reach, speed and
cleverness. There IL another equally i'm
portant: youth must be served Corbett
Is q wears Of age: Mitchell g. The Cali
fornian has led a careful, abstemious
life. while the Briton has been a pretty
rav boy. Necessarily his powers must be
somewhat impaired. He has done no
fighting. or even boxing since he met
John l.. Sullivan at Chantily. in 1881 II
is only reasonable to assume that he has
"gone back"
In those same five years Corbett has
met a score OF fighters among them being
Toe Choynski, Jake Kilrane. Dominick Nc
Caffrey. Peter Jackson and John L. Sui
Ivan. He whipped them all but Jackson
there ne was given a "draw" and cheated
ont of the decision, when he had the big
Australian all but out.
He has come up, as spOrtmen put II,
and he will go up still higher when he
has added Charles Mitchell Of England to
his triumpha chariot That he will do In
about thirty rounds. for the English
champion Is game to his hearts core and
will die as hard as did the old guard at
Waterloo.
JOHN WILSON GIBBS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
D..fn,ss Can't be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There Is only one way to cure deafness.
and that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an infiamed con-
di,ion Of the mucous lining OF me Gus
tacbtan tube. When this tube gets In
damned you have "A rumbling sound or
Imperfect hearing. aud when II is en-
tirely closed deafness Is the result and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO It's normal COLI
dition hearing viii be destroyed forever
Kline cases out Ct ten are caused by ca
tarrh. which is nothing but an infamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
anv case OF deafness Caused by catarrh,
that we cannot cure by taking Halls
catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
II. ]. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists 75c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
sei7-su.tufr,sn

occurring during the progress OF a tight.
Jackson's hand is somewhat similar TO
Corbetts save that IL is tribe large.
and harder. Jackson's hands are natur-
ally hard and strong, so that q takes but
little time to get them into condition.
Mitchell is handicapped In the matter u
fists. Ills hand is very loose ioin,ed, big
and lat. This looseness lnterIeres scri-
ously with his hitting power and on the
eve of the fight he pays more attention
to his hands than anything else Fitz-
simmons has big, bony hands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

success may not be amiss.
/ am emboldened TO take this step first,
because Of practicing physician, have
made n special study Of the noble animal.
man, In all Of his anatomical aspects, and
second, because an army OF friends. VINO
know that / had heretofore made physi-
cal examinations Of James j. Corbett,
John l.. Sullivan and other men OF equal
renown. have requested me TO do so, and
thereby furnish TO the world OF sport a
clew as to the outcome Of such an en-
counter.
/ unhesitatingly predict that the worlds
championship will abide on this side OF
the Atlantic. Not that l underestimate
Mitchell's powers a particle. He has been,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

During medieval times woman who
had nothing when she was married es-
capped responsibility for her debts. Women
were then often married In single
garment to relieve themselves OF indebt-
edness. a young and noble German lady
Of the sixteenth century, 10 make assur-
ance doubly sure, had the marriage cere-
mony performed while she was standing
IN a closet, entirely Invested OF clothing.
She put out her hand through the crack
Of the door. and was thus married. As
soon as the ceremony was performed. the
groom, clergymen and witnesses left the
room, she came out, arrayed herself In
clothes provided by her husband. and took
her place at the marriage feast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

HAT the match
between James
J. Corbett. Of
America. a d
Charlie Mitchell
of England. for
I h g W orl d 8
champion s hip,
has been rati-
fed. a few words
relative to the
physical attri-
butes Of the rival
gladiators and a
hint ventured as
TO their respec-
tive prospects Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

The dictator was a Roman magistrate.
who In times OF great public peril was In
vested with absolute power. For over
100 years this office was regarded with
great generation until Sulla and Caesar,
by their icruelties. rendered II odious and
Il was abolished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

to those respective fighting weights 1t will
be found that Corbett will be far larger
at the chest and neck where the breathing
power comes In.
II will be only In the arms that Nit
chell will be anything near as good as
the Californian and that Will be only at
In fighting. Corbett's arms, are, of
course, much longer and at Outright
ing ne must necessarily have the advant-
age. especially az he 10 dn my opinion)
speedisr, shiftier and cleverer than the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
al standing or dignity.

al standing or dignity.
since writing the above. and with the
advent OF cold weather. there has been
called to my attention the danger Of
mourning iaryngitis by riders breathing
through the open mouth. Care should
De taken to keep the mouth closed and
10 orenthe altogether through the nose.
especially on cold days; and also after
riding and becoming heated to avoid
draughts and assume additional clothing
TIL the body has cooled and become
rested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
Sold by druggists. 75c.

Don't you know to have perfect health
you must have pure blood. and the best
way 20 have pure blood Is 70 take Hoods
sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier and
strength builder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
To Escnpe Debt.

hoods Pills may be had by mall Tor
&c. OF c. I. Hood & Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
A SperiHe for Cropp-

II consider Chaimberlain's Cough Rene
dy specific for Group. 1t is very pleas
ant TO take. which is one OF the most
important requisites where a cough rene
dy is intended for use among children.
/ have known OF cases OF Group where I
know the life OF n little one was saved by
the use Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
]. j. LaGrange druggist, Avoca. Neb
20 cent bottles for sale by Owens Minor
Drug CO., r. NJ. Slaughter. r. r. Reeves
& Co. and III. @. Forstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
Women Cyclists.

again., dIl hlltu dSAtu WucNhfl hhS
motion OF bicycle riding is not the same
as that OF running a sewing machine,
and whether the same evils may not
arise from the former as from the lat
ter. Not at all. Women, at least, sit
erect on their wheels. and consequently
the thigh never makes even right angle
with the trunk, and there Is no stasis
OF blood I'm the lower limbs and genital
"a Moreover the work itself makes her
breathe in oceans Of fresh air; and II
she wears n corset at all, II Is loose
one that won't interfere win resplra-
ZION n she enjoys cycling at all, she
.ares more for comfort and health than
she does for the fashions.
AS q contrast, the woman at the sew
,ng-machine works indoors. probably In
an ill-ventilated room, stOops over ner
work. contracting the chest and almost
completely checking the now or blood
10 and from the lower half OF her body,
while at the same time she is increas-
ing the demand for IL there, finally ag-
grayating the whole trouble by the pres
sure OF the lower edge OF the corset
against the abdomen, so that the GUS
tornary congestions and displacements
have good cause for their existence.
The only practical objection that /
know to many physicians employing the
bicycle Is that It is not available in
rainy weather: but, then, comparative
~ few Of our days. from May to Novem-
Der, are Of such character. As TO
the exercise not being dignified. i be-
lleve that that depends altogether on
the man who rides.
II is well known that many physicians
IN Washington and Buffalo. two cities
noted for their fine pavements. use the
hlcycle constantly In their practice with
out detriment to either their profes .i'''s-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15

For steady nerves and good sleep use
Bromo-Seltzer. Contaips no AnusPyrtne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
The Erect Posture Correct.

There can be no question as TO the erect
posture being the correct one, and II this
be maintained cycling does tend TO de-
velop the chest by increasing .he lung
capacity, "and 10 exercise the nuscl -
passing from the trunk TO the upper
limbs" Sir Frederick's opinion 10 the con-
trary Notwithstanding But If his tail,
lanky lad with narrow chest and a
STOPPING back" or any other person, per-
sists In maintaining a posture resembling
half-opened Jack-knife, the faults and
evils resulting therefrom cannot fairly
be attributed TO the use OF the whee,
IL requires muscular effort to sit erect,
on a bicycle or elsewhere, and that effort
means. as everyone knows the continued
exercise of all the muscles OF the back
and neck. The arm muscles are brought
strongly into play in hill climbing and
whenever the speed is considerably In
creased, and the augmented depth and
frequency of respiration that even a min
imum OF exercise induces makes new
demand upon all the chest muscles and
the diaphragm.
On the other hand, an improper position,
specially the one so commonly seen. not
only does tend TO cramp the chest and
to interfere with the proper oxygenatton
Of the blood, but by compressing the lilac
vsseels 1t also interferes with the flow OF
blood to and from the lower eXtrenities,
whose muscles are all being most actively
exercised and, therefore, most in need
OF an unimpeded current at this time.
Certainly. the gain Of a few seconds
per mile that this incorrect position IS
supposed to give cannot I'm any measure
compensate i'm ordinary riding for the
physical harm 1t must produce. / am
aware that other objections have also
been urged against the use Of the bicy-
Gle, and 1t viii not be out OF place 10
refer to what may seem to be grayer Of
them.
Undoubtedly. the excessive use OF the
bicycle or tricycle. by very young chill
dren is not advisable.
Bad habits Of position and carriage
are only too readily acquired at this age,
and there is danger OF serious muscle
strain and possible nerve injury.
Another fault is that parents too often
purchase a machine too large for the
child in order 10 save the expense Of a
new one the following year, the result be-
ing that both the weight and the power
needed 10 propel II are In excess OF the
child's abilities. Moderate riding on a
proper wheel need not. however, be for
hidden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-15
CORBETT AND MITCHELL
PoHN WILSON GIBBS COMPARES
THEIR Muse ULAR DEyEL0PMESr.
Mitchell's Muscles Harder and More Mac
sive Than orbetts But Not So
Symmetrical.


HAT the match
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
HIS MEMORY HoNoREp.
The Legislature Pays Tribute to the Life
of James g. Blaine.

The Legislature Pays Tribute to the Life
of James G. Blaine.
Both branches of the state legislature
unanimously adopted the following
resolutions relative to the life and
character of the late James G.. Blaine:
Resolved, That the legislature Of Wisconsin
records its appreciation Of the great loss sus-
tanned BY the republic in the death Of Hon
James g. Blaine; in him were blended in rare
degree elements OF great personal and intellec-
tual strength Genial and attractive in MS per
sonality, Of profound and varied relationship, Of
peculiar grace and power as an orator, prince
among parliamentarians. Of marvellous qualities
and resources in debate, wise but aggressive and
brilliant as party leader, subtle far-sighted
and sklllful as a diplomat, his career compelled
the adm ton Of men, and running through II
al wa a sturdy and steadfast devotion TO
American interests which Won for him the re-
spect Of all our people, regardless OF party ties.
His hold upon the love and confidence OF the
masses OF those hose political principles were
IN harmony with his own was unriyaled in this
or any other generation, and that he held in the
highest degree the respect OF his political adver-
sarles finds significant evidence in the proceed
ings OF the last national democratic convention
ana in the universally Of the sorrow caused by
his death The death Of such man cannot be
otherwise than great public calamity.
Resolved, That we tender 10 the widow ard
surviving children Of the deceased statesman
the sympathy OF the people Of Wisconsin.
The resolutions were ordered spread
upon the journals of both houses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
The News Uond.n.s,t.


Assemblyman ID. A. Mahoney, of Ke-
nosha, died of pneumonia
A big find of iron is reported to have
been made on the Menominee river
near Waucedah.
f. A. Wilcox, aged sc, a graduate of
Beloit college in the class of 1879, died
in Beloit He had spent the last ten
years in Arizona.
John Scott, one of La Crosses oldest
and most respected citizens. died at the
age of 81 years. He leaves a widow
and five children.
A little 4-year-old daughter of o. P.
Farrell. of Shepherd, fell into a boiler
of scalding water with fatal results.
James Goodrich, the 16-year-old son
of William Goodrich, living near Cold
water, committed suicide by shooting
himself No cause known.
William ii. Catlin, aged IS years, and
for fifty years a resident of Wisconsin,
died in La Crosse
TheophiluS L Baker. one of the old
est bankers in Milwaukee, died at his
residence, aged II years
One of the Oldest residents of the
state, Mrs Elizabeth Ballet, died in
La Crosse, aged ~ years.
The Eau Claire high school was for
mally dedicated with musical and lit
srary exercises and ora.ory.
The Hotel Tower NJ West Superior
was DESTROYED by fire. causing loss of
SO, GOO, partially insured
4 tbief smashed IN !. ,,io8oy ~ Me.
N0lan,s ie,velrv s,or, NJ Fan claire
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
PRINTING.

All sizes and qualities OF
Envelopes and Paper furn-
ished and printed in neat style
at reasonable prices.
Bill Heads, Statements, or
any style of Notice printed
promptly.
Wedding Invitations, Ball
Programs, Tickets, with or
without coupons.
Sale Bills, Posters, in any
Color, at sizes and prices to
suit.
We can furnish anything
desired in the printing line at
short notice.
Give us a call,
THEi HERALD.
Lancaster Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
what reck's omciaI Home Costs.

During the past year the executive
residence has cost the taxpayers So,
Dali to support. OF this amount Sls4 :
50 was spent for furniture and carpets,
s66S. IS for plumbing SIP for molding,
S976S for paint and glass, s479.o6 for
fuel, s23s. 80 for hardware, $40. 10 for
water from the city water works, S270. =
50 for special tax by the city on ac-
count Of the macadamizing of the street
in front of the residence. S151.2S for
gas, $3.50 for raborer and SlO5sl for
sundries
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
Lead Mining.

The lead mining industry in Grant
county is reviving after a long period
of torpor. The amount of zinc shipped
from Benton, a station on the Chicago
& Northwestern railroad, near Hazel
Green, in 1890, was 10, 600, 600 pounds;
in 1891, ! 600, 600 pounds; in 1892, 70,
O0O 600 TO ID, 600, coo pounds A number
of mines will be opened up in the viein-
ity of Hazel Green, Benton and Cuba
City. The Crawford & Mills land at
Hazel Green is turning cut large guam
titles of mineral.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
New Advertisements.
FOR Sale!
The WAGNER HOUSE,
Located in the Central part of
the City, on Maple street

The Hotel is Three Stories high and
has All the conveniences AID appliances
usually found in hotel of its class is
eommodious welliigh',d and is location
i superior 10 that ~ ANY other hotel III
the city. The hotel has a large barn 10
connectioo lis furniture. ON build
in2s ana barn are in excellent repair
VIII sci on eaSy terms - any pucbas-
er wishing 10 buy within month. or
vii trade for good farm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
View ELECTRIC Rnttery.

L. b. Rowley, of Ashland, son of NJ.
s Rowley, of Madison. and who is COM
ing to the front as an electrician, has
produced a new storage battery which
it is said will revolutionize their manu-
facture in the future. IL was given a
public test which was highly success
full. A company is being formed to
manufacture the batteries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
A Viii Rnrned.

The Neshonoc mill, near West Salem,
was entirely destroyed by fire. An
elevator had just been completed which
contained 1000 bushels of wheat in
store for farmers Alex Mcmillan was
proprietor and the mill was operated
by his son, 5. d. Mcmillan. The loss
was probably $50, coo; insurance, sio,-
600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
Mnnts noon sE,rt. prnhinited.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. 7.-Represent-
alive Peak has introduced bill in the
house entitled AN act to prevent the
sale, loan and wearing Of hoop skirts"
When the house was able TO get its
breath again the bill was referred to
the committee on religion and morals
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
Great Rush for Government Lands.

The rush for timber lands still CON
tinues at the local land Office in Ash
land Entrees are being made for
lands under the timber act, which re-
quires no residence, but simply proof
that the land applied for is unfit for
cultivation. Applicants can get 100
acres each under this act, but the aver
age is about eighty acres.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
Fnnn,i Ernren Stin.

WArERvIIEr. Mich, Feb "A H.
Barnhart, bachelor of temperate, in
dustrious habits, living near here, was
found IN his bed yesterday frozen stiff
aud half his face eaten off by his pet
cat Doubtless he had been dead
week, rs one Of his horses and all his
poultry had starved 70 death
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09

BUCHAREST, Feb. 6-ln accordance
with the ancient Roumanian custom the
weddings Of thirty-two peasant
couples. representing the thirty-two
districts OF Roumania, were cele brated
on Saturday in the presence of Prince
Ferdinand and his bride Each of the
couples received a purse Of gold
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
Hnrae. Cremnteci.

ST JosEpH. Mo, Feb. Fire de-
stroyed stable belonging to |. c. Rob.
erts, I miles east of the city,
Sunday night Twenty-Five head Of
horses were burned, including the fast
stallion Russell Chief Loss, SIS, 900;
partially insured
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-02-09
rlgnty-Five Houses Demoiished.

ATHENS, Feb despite the large
amount OF supplies already sent to
Zante and the preparation to send more
the island is threatened with a gem
eral famine. Three more heavy shocks
were felt on the island Monday. In
one village eighty-five houses were de-
molished and many lives were lost.