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until the three minutes have expired; and II
one man fails to come to the scratch In the
ten seconds allowed the referee shall give his
award in favor of the other man
Rule "a contestant hanging on the ropes
in q lpless state, with his feet on the ground,
shall be considered down. No seconds or any
other persons but the referee to be allowed In
the ring during the round.
Rule 6-When either contes tant is knocked
down within the allotted three minutes, he
shall be allowed ten seconds to get on MS 1eet
again, unassiSted.
Rule THE gloves to be fair-sized boxing
gloves OF the best quality, and new. should a
glove burst or come off, it must be replaced to
the referees satisfaction. man on one knee
is considered down, and if struck while in
this position it will be considered foul. NO
shoes or boots with spikes allowed.
Rule S-That any pugilist voluntarily quit
ting the ring previous to the deliberate Judg-
ment of the referee being obtained shall be
deemed to have lost.
Rule 9-That the seconds shall not interfere,
advise or direct the adversary OF their pr1ncl-
pal and shall refrain from all offensive and IT.
r1tating expressions, in all respects conducting
themselves with order and decoIum, and con-
hne themselves to the diligent and careful dis
charge of their duties to their principals.
Rule lO,lt either man shall willfully throw
himself down without receiving blow,
whether blows shall previously have been ex-
changed or not, he shall be deemed to have
lost the battle; but that the rule shall not ap-
ply to man who in close slips down from
the grasp of his opponent, or from obvious
reasons,
Rule 11-If glove shall burst or come off it
must be replaced Immediately to the satisfac-
ton OF the referee. Any tampering with the
gloves, by forcing the hair from the gloves or
otherwise, shall be considered toul.
Rule 12-An honest and competent referee
who is familiar with the rules shall be chosen,
whose orders shall be promptly obeyed, and
his decisions in all cases shall be final. In
order that exhibitions may be conducted in a
quiet and pleasant manner it is suggested that
the referee should always request all persons
present to refrain, while contest is in
progress, from any loud expression or demon
stratiOn.
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round boxing bout between Corbett and

round boxing bout between Corbett and
Sharkey.
The entertainment will open with ten
round contest between Billy Smith of
Australia, who boxed at the last exhibition
OF the club, and Jack Davis, the champion
heavyweight of Omaha, who is at present
residing at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and q
guest of Colonel Fahey.
The club intended to match Billy
Gallagher of Los Angeles and Danny
Needham, as the last named boxer was
not satisfied with the result of
his recent match with Gallagher. The
fighter from the orange groves has been
imbibing rather freely of late and
his presence could not be discovered at a
late hour last night, hence the match
now consummated between Smith and
Davis. Smith is in fine form and his
friends are sanguine that he will whip the
big heavyweight of Omaha.
The following lotion was put up for
Corbett last night by leading pharmacy
gal. witchhazel, gal. alcohol, OF. tine
ture of benzoin.
Billy Delaney. Corbett's trainer, says
that there is nothing better than this for
an athlete to annoint himself with.after a
good rub down
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pie ere under the impression that when
two men were clinched they should not
make an attempt at hitting until separated
By the referee.
NOW, let me tell you," said the cham
pion, 'tbat the sooner the sporting public
understand the Queensberry rules the
better it will be for boxing, and all those
who are concerned in it.
81 have frequently heard the spectators
OF boxing match shout like demons at a
| referee when the latter failed to give con-
test against boxer who had struck his
opponent during a clinch.
Mind you, according to the Queens
| berry rules a boxer can strike at an op.
ponent when one arm is 1ree" And then
Corbett illustrated what he meant by
placing the elbow of his left hand under
the chin of a friend VINO was listening to
/ the conversation and gently planting his
right on the friends ribs
Now such thing as back-heeling is
| not according TO rule. Then again you
will sometimes note that pugilists tamper
with their gloves by forcing the padding
back from the knuckles. Tricks like these
are certainly unfair, and the referee should
! declare against the perpetrator.
II lind that quite a number of people
| who are supposed to know all about box
| ing have never read line of the rules
1890 6SFSAA OOAA46 SOhbCoGo vi bLlS pres
ent day, therefore it is no wonder that
| very few referees can be got who will de.
| eide contest between two men when
there is much money wagered on the re-
suit"
The rules of Queensberry make no refer
ence to clinching or hitting when clinched,
but it is presumed that the referee must
use his best Judgment as regards what is
generally considered foul fighting on the
part OF either contestant. The Marquis of
Queensberry rules read as follows:
Rule 1-Weights: Bantam, all under 11s;
feather, 118 to 1913; light, 12S to 1885, welter
13S 10 148; middle, 148 to 158; heavy, ali
over 158.
Rule 2-No wrestling or huggfng allowed.
The rounds to be three minutes duration and
one minute allowed for resting between each
round.
Rule Sin all contests two time-keepers
shall be appointed and the referee under no
circumstances shall keep time.
Rule 4-During the contest if either man fall
through weakness or otherwise he must get up
unasssted, ten seconds being allowed him to
do so; the other man meanwhile to retire to
his corner, and when the fallen man is on his
legs the round is to be resumed and continued
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HOT TALK BY CHOYNSKI.
Thinks He Was Not Treated Right
and CHALLENGES the Champion.

Thinks He Was Not Treated Right
and Challenges the Champion.
ice Choynski, Corbett's old opponent,
is very sore man mentally. He said yes
terday that if Corbett desired to prove to
the people of California that he was not a
physical wreck he should have taken on
somebody else besides Sharkey to satisfy
the public mind on that point
when 1 arrived in this City," said Joe.
~ made up my mind to challenge Corbett
should the latter come to town during my
stay. Now you know what Corbett said
in reference to my challenge. He came
out with the statement that he did not
come here to box anybody and that he
would leave in week or so to chase Fitz-
simmons to England.
1.-The next thing we heard of Corpett
was his grand-stand play tor the dough,
as he states Well, 80 far as the dough is
concerned, cannot see how in the deuce
he can fail TO get it in match with Shar-
key.
'The agreement is SO worded that Cor
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the klnetoscope in being based on q series
OF instantaneous photographs, but the
magnifed figures are thrown on a screen
where they appear about two-thirds of life
size and have all the appearance of being
the reflections of moving figures. The exhi-
bition last night included a three-cornered
duel between Uncle Sam, John Bull and
Venezuela, an exhibition of skirt-dancinR
a contortionist act the May Irwin kiss
and a view of Herald square, New York,
with cars, etc., in motion. The vitascope
aroused good deal of interest on the part
OF the audience, but it was not greeted
with the enthusiasm which was accorded
to some of the other turns"
Hayes and Post, the robatic dancers,
tumblers and high kickers made their ap-
pearance, and being Californians, were ac-
corded a rousing California Welcome.
Hayes did a bIack-faced act, including q
sobbing recital, which was very amusing |;
his high-kicking was also remark ably
clever. Post did some clever dancing, and
seconded Hayes in keeping up the fun.
Their act is thoroughly amusing, without
vulgarity.
Papinta continues on the bill, and she
has added to her dances one in which
faces of prominent statesmen are thrown
on her swirling draperies. The gallery
keeps up running comment on this part
of the performance. Golden, Chalfont
LIE Clair and Leslie. The Meers brothers
have added stilt-walking to their aero
batting on a single wire. Lizzie B. Ray
mond's singing touches the gallery in
tender spot, but her choice of songs might
with advantage be improved upon. Nc
Avoy and May make as much noise as
ever and win as much applause.
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THE PERMIT ISSUED.
The National Club Exhibition VIII
Take Place on the 24th Inst.


Take Place on the Oath Inst.
After b aving refused to entertain a
resolution offered by Supervisor Diamond
that the Mayor be allowed to issue per-
nit for the National Club exhibition that
takes place on the oath inst, the members
of the Board of Supervisors changed their
minds yesterday afternoon and SUBJ
scribed petition to the Mayor asking
him to sign the permit under the present
existing ordinance. 1t was represented to
the Supervisors that Corbett, who is to
box Sharkey on that night, is anxious to
leave for England. and that if the exhibi-
ton was delayed by an uncertainty as to
the law he might be delayed. Under the
circumstances the members signed.
Acting Mayor Taylor issued the permit.
The board passed to print the boxing
exhibition ordinance yesterday. The
measure provides that for each exhibition
a license of 500 shall be paid, and that
the same shall not take place except on a
permit issued by the board The exhibit
tion must be of purely scientific ma tuEe.
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mons two years ago in the Boston Opera

mons two years ago in the Boston Opera
house.
eve were matched for eight rounds and
in the third round dropped Fitz on his
back and in the fifth round the police
stopped the contest when ] was having all
the best of it.
well, let bygones be bygones. am
here to fight and am ready to meet Cor
at any time and any place. My agreement
will be let the best man win everything,
and if we get together again I promise
you the people of this City will see some
thing like contest"
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Grand Opera-House.

full house greeted Frank Harvey's play,
''Brother Against Brother" at Moroscos Grand
Opera-hou It's strong, sensa tionaI piece
a melodrama full of plots and revenge, and
thrilling from act to act. AS usual at Mo-
rosco's, the play is.well staged and the scenic
effects are extremely realistic
Brother Against Brother" will be given the
rest OF the week.
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bett is not taking a single chance. Where
Sharkey will get off l would like to know.
never read of such an agreement in my
life. It's all for Corbett and nothing for
Sharkey. l suppose Tom will get in some
where on the dough side or otherwise he
would not go on with the champion.
why did Corbett not accept of my
offer2 I was ready to sign articles that
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certainly could not be refused by him.
He whipped me once, that 1 will allow,
and whipped MIN once also in the Olym-
pic Club, and Billy Brown handed me $40
after the mill for baving taken some of the
starch out OF him. He wanted me to
whack up. Just think of It'll But could
not see the point of his joke and pocketed
the coin. He now wants me to get repu-
tation and whip Fitzsimmons or some
good man. virtually whipped Fitzsim-
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(FOr National Athletic Club).


With but single exception the articles
of agreement published above are correct
in respect to the coming meeting of Jim
Corbett and Tom Sharkey.
The exception is to article fifth in re-
gard to the referee, in whose power lies so
much.
Corbett, surrounded by hundred men,
prominent in almost every pr OCCASIONAL
career, crow ding his brother Harry's sa-
loon, chatted with his friends. Used to
such gatherings, he paid absolutely no at
tention to the thTong which was being
kept away from the curtained side Office
by dozen sturdy fellows, who from time
to time grabbed some too enthusiastic
admirer and ran him out OF the place.
"PlI sign the articles as soon as am
satisfied they are all right" Corbett an
swered. when asked if he really meant to
meet Sharkey.
I'VE have come to an understanding
and the articles have been read to me, but
that isn't the thing; Pm going to read
them myself as soon as you newspaper
men get through copying them.
"You see," he said, "Pve seen Skarkey IS
people and everybody else in this affair
twice or oftener each day, and 1 have set
tied with them each time on one basis or
another. But when the articles have come
up some hitch or hurdle not contemplated
had 10 be jumped. l want to read those
articles myself and be sure they're right.
Big Jim did not have to declare himself
again, the articles being presented to him
Immediately for perusal.
Here, Lynch'' Corbett exclaimed after
a moment or two of reading. "This isn't
right. But that's SOL forgot to tell you
about it,
He was pointing to article V, reading:
Fifth-We agree that in the event the prin-
cipals cannot agree upon a referee then the
National Athletic Club shall select.
But them" he said after a moments
consideration, 1--WE can let the articles
stand as they are. What do you say to a
side agreement that we meet Two days be-
fore the contest and select our referee2 p
Danny Lynch, the horseman, who has
taken Tom Sharkey under his wing and
who has brought about the meeting with
Corbett, thought the proposition just the
thing.
Yes" added Corbett; "that will save
us all kinds OF trouble at the last moment.
That's understood, isn't it, Lynch2 Well
select referee two days before the contest
takes place; We'll get some good man who
will be satisfactory to ali concerned"
That goes, answered the horseman.
So the articles as signed are all right ex-
cepting that slight change.
There is nothing more in the way of Jim
Corbett showing mis- San Francisco friends
the improvement he has made since he
was seen here years ago at the old Califor-
nia Athletic Club in his draw against Peter
Jackson, excepting, perhaps, the authori-
ties.
Under ordinary circum stances the Ma
tional Athletic Association would have no
fear whatever of bringing off the four
round go without interference. 1t is diff
ferent in this case. There are factions at
work at the present time endeavoring to
impede the contest being brought to a
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Plasterers Draw Lines.

At a meeting of Plasterer's Union No. 927
last night, q rule was adopted that all archi-
tects and ornamental workers be notified that
in future no work will be done on any build
ing unless the ornamental work be done by
union men, where such work becomes part
of the building, and also that all apprentices
and improyers join the union. The boycott
ued.
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CORBETT TALKS RULES.

Wrong Impressions Extant in Re-
gard to Striking When CIlnched.
Corbett, when asked if it was right for
pugilist to strike an opponent in a clinch,
said that large number of sporting peo-
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WINDSOR TIES
At HALF PRICE,!

We to-day place on sale
the balance of a manufac-
turer's stock of Windsor
Ties which we bought and
in turn offer at
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SMITH AND DAVIS.

They VIII Box Ten Rounds on the
Evening of the Big Fight.
At the boxing exhibition at Mechanics
Pavilion on the evening of the oath inst,
the event of the evening will be four
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At rs Cents.
At 35 Cents.

175 dozen LADIES' REFER sCARFS,
in plaids and stripes, regularly sold at
65c, will be offered at 35c each.
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At the Orpheum.

The chief novelty at the Orpheum this
week is the first public exhibition in this
City OF Edison's vitascope. 1t resembles
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A Fraction of
Regular Prices !!
At 12K Cents,

SEQ dozen ALL-SILK WINDSOR TIES,
in plaids, stripes, figured aud opera
shades, regular price 25c each, will be
offered at 1215c each.
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At 20 Cents.

300 dozen ALL-SILK HEMSTITCHED
WINDSORS, in large variety of neat
patterns, regularly sold at 35c each,
will be offered at zoe each.
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They Have Signed Articles
for a FOur-Round
Contest.
TWO CHAMPIONS AGREE.
The Referee Will Decide Who
Is the Better Man After
the Battle.
THE DRAW" CLAUSE CUT OUT.
A License Has Been Awarded the
National Athletic Club to Bring
Off the Affair.
THE DRAW" CLAUSE CUT OUT.
San Franoiseo, JUNG 8, 1s9 9

San Francisco, June s. 1885,
We, the undersigned, James J. Cor
bett of San Francisco and Thomas
Sharkey OF the same place, agree to
contest in a boxing bout OF four rounds
before the National Athletic Club of
this City, on June ~, 1896, at a place
to be selected by said club on the fol-
lowing conditions. to wit:
First-The National Athletic Club and
Thomas Sharkey agree that should the
latter be awarded the decision his COM
pensation to be 35 per cent OF the net
receipts, and in the event of draw
his compensation to be 25 per cent of
the net receipts.
Second-The National Athletic Club
and Thomas Sharkey agree that James
j. COrbett shall receive SO per cent of
the gross receipts.
Third-We both agree that the referee
shall award his decision to the party
who, in his udgment, shall have done
the most effective work and who will
appear the stronger and in the better
condition at the expiration OF the four
rounds.
Fourth-We furt her agree that the ref
cree shall be selected at the ringside
and that he shall be agreeable to both
contestants.
Fifth-We agree that in the event that
the principals cannot agree upon a ref
cree then the National Athletic Club
shall select one.
Sixth.-We agree that the contest shall
be governed by the Marquis of Queens
berry rules and that the gloves shall be
of regulation size, viz, fve-ouuce
gloves.
Seventh-We both agree to be in good
physical condition and ready and will
ing to enter the ring at 8 O'Clock on said
evening to carry out the above agree
ments. JAMES j. CORBETT,
ID. j. LYNCH
(FOr Thomas Sharkey),
j. j. GROOM
(For National Athletic Club.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
a TALK ABOUT BATHING.
The Use OF the sponge Renders One
Less Liable TO Colds.

Bathing is first of all for cleanliness,
but. says Youths Companion, 1t should
be praciiced also for its good effect upon
the skin, the circulation and the nutri-
ton.
1t affords an excellent stimulus for the
skin. improving the tone of It's minute
network of vessels, increasing the ex
erection which is carried on by its glands,
and thus relieves the kidneys and liver
of much OF their work
1t acts as an additional stimulus to
the circulation by causing the G,ood to
How more thoroughly through all the
organs of the body as we'll as through
the minute blood-vessels of the skin it.
self
1t improves nutrition by causing a
more rapid removal Of the waste pro
ducts from the system.
one OF the most invigoratng forms of
paihing is the cold sponge bath taken
in the morning before breakfast. Per-
sons who do not react readily afte, such
d pain such as the very young. the very
Ola, or those who are seriously weak
ened by disease. should not practice IT,
FOR person of average health. however.
the cold bath is an excellent tonic.
Atter cold sponge bath Of short
duration there is feeling OF we'll being
and eXhiliaration. The whole man is re-.
freshed. The mental faculties are clear
ed. the muscles seem strengthened and
'here is n desire for both muscular and
mental work. There is also a feeling of
warmth due to the dlatation of the
biood-Vessels OF the skin after the con-
traction caused by the cold water.
The exhilaration and warmth OF the
cold sponge bath can be increased hv
driving and rubbing the body with -
rough towel.
Care should always be taken not TO
have the bath too prolonged. or of n
temperature so low as to prevent the
reactionary dilatation of the vessels OF
the skin.
If the cold sponge bath is taken recu-
larry the blood-vessels of the skin are
trained TO contract and relax easily. and
therefore habitual bathcrs are compare
lively little liable to catch cold. the
number of red blood corpuscles. and the
amount of coloring matter in them is in
creased by cold baths
An excellent way of becoming accus-
toned TO the cold sponge bath is to be-
gin with water which is tepid. and grad
uallv reduce its temperature until abso-
lutelN cold water can be borne and en-
loved.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
OF VETERANS
The ES-Confederates Of Isle Of Wight
VIII Assemble on August Is.
A PORTSMOUTH BOY IN A SORRY PLIGHT
Got on tile Train 10 Tell Friends Good.
by md Was Carried On-Arrestcd
Tor Assault = Lawn Party Cam.
pnicn Music-ProposedT Telephone
Line-Reduccd street Car Rates.

Suffolk. Va. Aug. 7.-tSpeciaD-Con-
stable Branch to-day removed JeCA
Copeland. white. from the county Jail
TO Buckhorn. where he had 81 prelimi-
nary hearing before Justice X. c.
Daughtrey. and was sent on to the
next session of the grand Jury. Cone
land is charged with striking a colored
man named Bob Falk with Il baseball
nat Win intent to MAIN. distigurc and
Kill. The victim lay unconscious for
four DAYS. but he survived the blow
That was last winter, since which time
TIL this week Copeland evaded arrest
He was this afternoon committed with
ont bail
FRANKLIN SOCIAL t.vENT,-One
of the most enjoyable social functions
OF the season celebrated ut Franklin
occurred in that town last night. Miss
Telie Lee Gray gave a lawn party in
honor Of her guests. Misses Celeste and
virginia Jones, of Norfolk. A large
crowd of young people was present and
deliChted in the festivities till nearly
midnight. The lawn decorations pre-
scented an artistic scene. Delightful re-
freshments were served Several per
sons from Suffolk attended.
PORTSMOUTH BOY IN TROUBI. E.
A boy about Is years of age was in
Suffolk night before last without money
and i'll need of lodging. He had gotten
on train i'm Portsmouth. his home, to
bid farewell to some friends and when
he was ready TO get off the cars were
going at full speed. He was brought to
Suffolk. His case was stated To hotel
proprietor. who furnished him with
lodging. He also secured n return
ticket. The young man had gold
watch. but did not wish To pawn ii.
PREPARATIONS FOR CAMPAIGN
MUSIC.-The efforts of those Interested
in the organization of a brass band in
Suffolk will probably result in the au-
SriciouS contamination of their desire.
After several meetings the young men
who will compose the band have de-
cided to order the nstrumentS-tw cnty-
four pieces. They expect To be In
structed Immediately. and will be In
shape to render some inspiring cam