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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

left on Halls face. II was well towards
the close OF the round before Hall COM
rnenced 10 land few good blows, put
then they were by nc means dang erous.
Fitz had by far the best OF the round.
II was not until Hall succeeded In work.
ing Fitzslmmons into corner, where
he got in several good stiff blows. that he
began to strike out freely. lie showed
UP in such fine form towards the close OF
the round that the majority or the spec
tators began to have their doubts as 10
lanky Bob's ability to hold out against
so powerful an opponent, as Han was
by far the stronger Of the two. Both
men did some very hard hitting ana their
blows fell upon each other IKE nan.
Honors were pretty evenly diViueu, anu
many rather thought Hall had trine 'he
best OF the hitting.
pound AT the call TO the centre Han
stepped briskly forward and LED OH Win
tis left and caught Fitz square on w
nose. The blow dazed the lanky man. !c'
he fought gamely and rcturre1 ths ON
rliment by sending his left hand on nan
stomach. Hall landed again liehIly on
,bo roCk then both men clinched. BY
r,utusl consent they separated both
laughing Hall led right and left, reach
ing his big antagonists body and neck
Content for a moment with this, HAN
walked around the ring, Fitzsimmons lol-
lowing. Fitz missed a swinging right
handler. but he planted his left on han
stomach. Hall got his left hand JAP IN
Ftz's face again, making the champion
head bob back. Hall followed the per
foimance with a beautiful right ana leit
hand blow on Fits head ana SIDE puI
the big Australian got back most 700 lar
for the blows to do any damage. tltz re-
treated, apparently no worse Tor me
blows. The round ended by Fizsimmons
missing a swinging blow for Halls ston-
ach
Round 4-The men were both In excellrht
condition end FIN OF fight, and when the
gong sounded for the fourth round they
responded TO the call like gladiators and
vent at each other as though they in
tended 10 find the winner in short order,
bu. they had 'arcely warmed up to their
work when Fitz landed that dangerous
right OF his on the point Of the jaw and
Hall fell to the floor like a dead ran II
was a hard fall and the back Of Hairs
head came In contact with the floor with
such a sickenng thud that 1t could be
heard all through tn building. IL vas a
clean kr ockout, and it was some minu IS
after he was counted cut before his sec
onds succeeded in restoring him 10 on
sciOusness. and then he had 10 be car
ried TO his corner. The scene was the
widest that has been witnessed At ring
for many years. Bob caught up the
American flag and waved it over his read
Ike an Indian, white the crowd che rcd
and yellei like Hottentots. Fitz vas de-
clared the victor, and the winner wore
happy smiles.
Fitz Wore the Stars and Stripes.
NEW ORLEANS. March S.-Fitzsim-
mons arrived here this morning, and soon
after went 10 the criminal courtroom,
where ne took out naturalization papers,
in order he said, that ne might wear
the Stars and Stripes in his fight with
Hail His entrance caused a commotion,
and court business was suspended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

WINNERS WE'LL B1ChED
Good Weather Draws Large Crowd.
Results of the Races.

GUTTENBURG, n. j.. March s.-The
perfect weather and an excellent pro-
gramme drew 4 large crowd to Gutten-
burg to-day. But two favcrtes won dur
ing the day, but most Of the winners were
well lacked Results
First race six ADMINISTRATIONS first.
Ben March second. Gray Rock third.
Time lis Il.
Second race. five furlongs-Tringle first.
Wcstchester second. Bitten third. Time,
l:O3 IL.
Third race four and one half furlongs-
Edmund Connolly first, Menthol second.
Se1bright third. Time. 81 -.
Fourth race, one milc-Nirgie first Kirk
over second, Lester third. Time. 1.is.
Fifth race, three furonss-
first Arecal (colD second, Pie third
Time 81.
Sixth race, four and one half furlongs-
Marmont first. Young Lottery second,
John r. third. Time. IS IA.
GLOUCESTER, y. j.. March s.-But two
favorites won to-day. AS high as 100 to
was laid in one or two books against
julie c., the winner OF the sixth race.
First race. six and one-half furlongs-
Alright first. Heron second. Captain
Wagner third. Time. 1:3l II.
Second race. four and one-half furiongs
Little Alice first, Perchance second.
Magee third. Time 1903 -
Third race five furlongs-Graylock first.
Barrientos second. Congress third. Time,
1.O9 Il.
Fourth race. seven furlongs-Blizzard
first. Gloster second Poet third. Time,
40
Fifth race. one and one-sixteenth miles
Come 10 Taw first PocatellO second,
Sea Bird third. Time. 20i IL.
Sixth race. four and one-half furlongs-
julie G. first p. J. II. second. Iceberg
third. Time. 1:02 l-2.
WASHINGTON, March S.-The weather
was fine. track heavy and the attendance
was good at Ivy city to-day
First race, four furlongs-Ada Blue first.
Hiawasse second. Lavinia third. Time,
SO "a.
Second race. five furlongs-Play or Pay
first. Mohammed second, Alta third Time,
! :07 "a.
Third race. four and one-half furlongs-
Ray first Athena second Charley Wilson
third. Time. l:Ol.
Fourth race FIVE Acknowledgements
first Mulatto second Sir William third.
Time. 1:O7.
Fifth race. seven furlongs -Belwood
first. Fernwood second. Innovation third.
Time, l:37.
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THE FIGHT ON HOME RULE.
The Conservatives VIII Try to Put or
second Reading ct the Bill

LONDON. March S.-The Conservatives
have unanimously decided to move as an
amendment TO the motion for the second
reading OF the Home Rule bill that II be
read six months hence
The meeting Of Conservatives at the
Carlton Club to-day was thronged by the
leaders as well as the rank and file OF
the partys Parliamentary representatives.
The occasion was one of intense interest.
fer every one was anxious to know what
course would be taken in regard 10 the
growing dissatisfaction with Mr.. Bal
four's leadership. The meeting opened
at noon.
If there was any disposition to mutiny
II failed TO develop into action. The
meeting was not only harmonious. but
enthusiastic. The chief feature OF the
gathering vas an unusually strong and
decidedly earnest and animated address
by Lord Salisbury.
Lord Randolph Churchill quleted all
surmises and hints as to any purpose on
his part to supersede Mr.. Balfour. de-
claring that his best efforts would be
given to the support OF Mr.. Balfour as
leader OF the party in the House of Com
mons. This announcement was greeted
with loud cheers. The. meeting lasted one
hour and ten minutes.
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THURSDAY, March 9Th at 4:3O o'clock
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COLORED METHODIsTs.
Tho Washington Conference Meets in It.
Thirtieth Session.

STANTON. VA, March ESPECIAL
The Washington conference Of the NJ. T.
Church (coored) met here 10 day in its
thirtieth annual session. There are
about 10 clerical and lay members in at
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sided over this conference when It met
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Will last until next Tuesday. \ large
number Of meetings Of great interest 10
the church and the colored race generally
will be held each day
Thornton G.. Stout Esq, one OF Augusta
county's oldest and most prominent citi-
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night. lie fell from his back porch a
distance OF ten feet. His son, Dr. ". F.
Stout, and Or. a. NJ. Hendel, OF stanton,
gave the necessary surgical aid, and fears
OF Inflammation OF the brain are enter
tanned, as he remained in an unconscious
condition so long time.
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man from King George county who tried
TO pass forged check drawn IN inc name
Of f. r. Ninde. treasurer Few weeks
ago on Mr.. W. j. Moon, Of this city.
came off I'm the hustincs court to-day.
The prisoner was defended by Judge
John T. Goolrick and Hon. John r.
Mason. and the State was represented by
Hon. William A. Little, Jr, common
wealth's Attorney. The jury brought IN
a verdict OF guilty and fixed his punish
meut at two years I'm the penltentiary.
The body Of Jordan Washington color
ed arrived here to-day. and was taken
in charge by his family for burial wash
ington committed murder here and was
sent to the penitentiary about two years
ago, and he died there a few days since
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OBITUARY.

The remains Of Miss Lizzie. eldest
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3 o'clock, over the Richmond and ALLIE
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pastor Of GrGce-street Baptist church.
delivered a short service at the grave.
Many contributions OF beautiful emblems
were sent by absent friends as tokens
Of the noble character Of this lovely
Young woman.
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A Cooking Main.

PETERSBURG. VA, March ESPECIAL.
There was a cooking main In Chester
field county. a short distance beyond the
corporate limits. this afternoon. There
were only two fights. and they resulted in
tie. Two OF the chickens were killed
There were TO have been several fights.
but there was some misunderstanding
about matching the cocks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
MR. DIXON BAGGED FIFTY DUCKS.
The Noted Divine Treated the Citizens to
m EHcellnnt sermon.


an Excellent Sermon.
CAPE CHARLES.VA..M March ESPECIAL
Rev. Thomas Dixon. Jr.. had excellent
sport shooting ducks and other game
I'm this vicinity. Mr.. Dixon. accompanied
by Mr.. =. W. Savage, spent a short while
on the Chesapeake Bay this morning. and
bagged nifty ducks, which were shipped
TO New York this afternoon.
Mr.. Dixon preached one OF his best
sermons in the Methodist church last
night to a crowded house, and although
the church was a spacious one the win
dows and doors had 10 be left open 10
enable those who could not get inside 10
hear the discourse All the ministers Of
this city and vicinity were present TO
hear the noted divine.
Rev Mr. Hurst introduced Mr.. Dixon
I'm the most eloquent and appropriate
language, after which, with but little
ceremony. the young divine held the
large audience spel-bound for one hour
and a half. Mr.. Dixon left on the New
York express tonight for his home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
JIM HALL KNOCKED OUT
NON FrrzsrMMONs WINS THE MILL
IN THE FOURTH ROUND.
The Australian Proves Himself by Far the
Superior PugiIist and Captures tho
big Stakes.
NEW ORLEANS, LA. March g.

HE long JiSputcu
question Of the
supremacy Of
Hall and Fltz-
simmons reach
ed n final set
Element at the
Crescent City
Athletic Club to-
night. The con-
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teresting and ex-
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the first call OF
time TO the con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
Speaker Davis Impeacbed.

NASHVILLE. TENN. March s.-The
committee having the Speaker Davis
matter In hand adopted a resolution re-
guessing MS resignation. Speaker Davis
refused 10 resign. and the House then
declared the chair vacant and elected ].
NJ. Truesdaie speaker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
CAPTAIN PAYNE DEAD.
The Distinguished Yirginian Passes Away
at His Home in Fsuquier.

wARRENTON. VA. March ESPECIAL
Captain A. ID. Payne. aged fifty-five years.
died to-day at his home here. He was
captain OF the Black Horse cavalry, and
at one time a prominent member Of the
Virginia Legislature He was the brother
in-law OF Attorney General II. Taylor
Scott. Mrs. DIR. a. l.. Wexford and the
late Mrs. Tazewel Elicit. OF your city.
and a cousin OF General William H.
Payne.
He was well-known and highly esteemed
throughout Virginia. and his death is
deeply depiored by all virginians. He
leaves a wife and five children.
The funeral will take place here Friday
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FIREBUG ~ HARRISOyBURG.
The leo Factory Totally Destroyed-Ke-
ward for the villain.

HARRISONBURG. VA. March Special.
The ice factory here was totally destroyed
by.fre this morning at , o'clock. evidently
the work of an incendiary.
Mayor SwitZer offers $500 reward for
the capture Of the villain. Several other
attempts 10 burn buildings have been
made here during the past week. doubt
less by the same incendary. and In one
attempt he was seen. but escaped.
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In saying that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures. its proprietors make no idle or
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HOODS CURES.
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Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria

What folly. 70 be without BEEcHAMs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09

Trial or j. T. II. Parker.
FREDERICKSBURG. March ESPECIAL.
The trial Of J. T. II. Parker. the colored
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Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.

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Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.

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NEW ORLEANS. March s.-Fitzsim-
mons arrived here this morning, and soon
after went TO the criminal courtroom.
where ne took out naturalization papers,
in order, he said. that ne might wear
the Stars and Stripes in his fight with
Hail. His entrance caused connection,
and court business was suspended.
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A Neeaea neform IN reIerrnnl,r.

At recent competitive trial OF Rkill be.
tween telegraph operators ono OF the most
interesting features was Il test OF rccelv-
ing instrument technically known az the.
"audlson'--a small instrument fitted TO
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which, although perfectly distinct to him,
is wholly inaudihlc TO any one else IL is
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in che telegraph service.
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e Is almost literally true chat he who runs
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that goes over the wire to or from that
or any other station 20 DO road by nny
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20, There is not the slightest attempt TO
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There arc Thousands OF ex-opcrators and
other persons In tho community who can
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read bulletin board, aud there Is Obvious
ly nothing whatever to prevent any ono Of
them from obtaining information Of other
persons business or personal matters in
this way and using II 10 their own adj
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ing Magazine
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Senator Blackburn IL known naa rep
reseDtatiye of southern chiyalry, and no
H. entitled 10 the distinction lie was n
prominent figure alta reception or fashion,
ablg "tea" In house Of Kentucky host
and hostess There was present a young
supthern debntante. Size was ne,g to
Washington AS the senator passed her Il
cup, sort Of dowager duchess, distin--
guished FOR her large figure and intrusive
manners, pressed forward toward the sens
ator. Tho lllae southern girl let the cup
fall Smash u went, and the contents
spattered over the dowager's best gown
Before the latter could utter q word the
senator said "1'hat's my fault I'm too
clumsy TO wait on indies. Madam, 70
che dowager, II am ready 20 suffer any
penalty you see III 20 impose upon me-"
subsequently Blackburn felt his arm gem
thy squeezed. II was the tiInid southern
beauty and she said; "Oh, Mr.. Black
burn, you're the incest man In the world.
I'd have just tainted II you hadn't said
you dropped that cup ''Woll, didn't III
uueried the senator You know yon did
NOT, with grateful look. swell, it'A all
the rame, retorted the gallant senator. -
Exchange.