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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

The Excelsior Athletic club boxing
exhibition was attended by about a
hundred spectators. The club intend
ed to put on two preliminary bouts, the
first of which was to be between James
McGouldrick, of this city. and Billy
Gibbons, of Philadelphia, but the lat
ter refused to meet McGouldrick, and
the only curtain-raiser of the affair was
a three-round set-to between captain
p. ]. Durkin and John Boland, of the
Excelsior club. The exhibition was
lively and creditable, although Durkin
was much the heavier man.
The star feature of the show was an
nounced by President Joe McNally as
a 2O-round sparring exhibition between
Ellwood McCluskey, of Philadelphia,
and Michael McManus, of Albany, N.
Y. The timekeepers selected were Ed
ward Coleman and Joe Driesen, of this
city.
When the selection Of referee was
mentioned the manager of McManus
wanted Joe Bernstein, of New York,
who recently won a decision off Fred
Wright, of Peabody, Mass, but Joe
Wilischeck, Of Philadelphia, McClus-
keys trainer, objected on the ground
that he was treated unfairly by New
York and Brooklyn sports in previous
exhibitions. The name of AL Rose, the
halter, was suggested, but he was also
objected to. Finally both parties
| agreed upon James McGouldrick as
referee.
CONDITION OF MEN.
McManus entered the ring at 1856
pounds and was eight pounds over
weight, while McCluskey weighed in at
the limit, 1923 pounds. Owing to the
| former being overweight, he agreed to
forfeit everything and the only guar
antee he was to receive was $25 in case
| he put McCluskey out, while McClus-
key was to receive $75 If the match was
a draw, SIS If he was defeated, or $S5
| in the event Of his receiving the deci-
| sion.
| In McManus' corner were Tony Cor
don, of this city, and Billy Gibbons, OF
Philadelphia, and Joe Willischeck, OF
| Philadelphia, and Patrick Hopkins, of
this city, were in McCluskey's corner
The former chose the corner at the
southeast end of the stage, and Nc
Cluskey's contented himself in the
northeast corner. Joe Bernstein was
accepted as advisor.
Time was called ait 1902 O'Clock
Both men spared cautiously for ar
opening, and after several light ex-
changes McCluskey landed a heavy
left-hand body blow on McManus and
followed 1t up with a right jolt on the
jaw, staggering his opponent and
| knocking him against the ropes. He
sank to the floor and Referee McGoul-
drick counted ten seconds and Nc.
Manus was still down. His handler:
rushed into the ring, and were about
to assist him to his feet when he arose
and staggered to his corner. The re.
feree gave his decision, awarding the
fight to McCluskey, but the latter
waived the referees decision ant
agreed to continue the fight upon thu
requests of McManus' friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
EASTERN LEAGUE
BASE BALL GAMES
Miners Show the Barons Another Good
Trick or Two.
WAS A BAD DAY FOR FAV0RlTES

Springfield and Syracuse Had to suc-
cumb to Precedence and Montreal.
Leaders Were the Winners in the
National Lengue--AtIantio League
Games.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
McCLUSKEY ANXIOUS.

Several minutes elapsed before the
contestants came together for the sec
ond round. When they advanced to
the centre of the ring, McCluskey ap-
peared anxious to put his opponent
out in short order. This he did. With
several terrific swings he landed on
McManus and forced him to the ropes
and when the latter stumbled back
into the ring he was beaten man.
He fell to the floor and was counted
out. The fight lasted about ten min
utes.
Several we'll known sporting
men in the audience who are familiar
with the boxing fraternity stated that
the contestant who was supposed to
have been McManus was not Nc
Manus, but Joe Mack, of Cincinnati,
who came here in place of McManus.
After the fight friends of McCluskey
wanted to arrange match with Joe
Bernstein, but as the latter is under
contract with Manager Jack Skelly to
fight Hugh Fitzsimmons in Brooklyn,
N. Y, on the 30th of August, a match
was out of the question. McCluskey's
friends wanted him to fight Bernstein
In private tonight for 5000 a side, and
they assembled at the st. Charles ho-
tel to make arrangements. When the
question of weight, money, clubs, etc.,
were mentioned, the parties could not
agree upon anything definite, and the
party was dispersed without making a
match.
MACK USED UP.
McCluskey was not punished in the
least by his opponent, while Mack re-
ceived a blow which blackened his left
eye and another that cut him on the
bridge of his nose. This bled consid-
cradle. After the fight Mack stated
that he was out of condition and that
he only left work on Tuesday morning
to come here and keep the engage
ment which McManus had made with
| the club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

Positivelyt the Cheapest Place in Scranton to
Purchase O GOOD Wheel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

Jurisch's is the place. These prices talk
for themselves All wheels guaranteed and
are '97 goods
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

Paterson, N. j., Aug. 1S-Paterson-Ath-
letic game postponed, rain.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10
SPANS AFTERMATH
(New York Times.)


iut there comes q point when not
vsnior nor sacrifice nor all the energies of
1.-THE most devoted patriotism can avail
The question is. Has not that point at
last been reached? Has not Spain's
tight for Cuba become hopeless. and
would 1t not be The pant OF wisdom for
her TO recognize that fact? If She
should withdraw from Cuba now she
would not lose honor nor reputat ton.
She would not lose friendship nor es-
tesm. She would mot lose q single piesta
in property, for the Cuban war is cost
Ing her far more than Cuba crushed,
impoverished and desolaIted, will be able
to repay her for half a century to come
She would simply get rid OF what for
moro than a generation been a thorn
in her side. and would gain ,the opportu-
nifty, which she so sorely needs, 10 re-
pair her wasted fortunes AIT home and
TO rebuild and enlarge the cdiflcc OF
her domestic welfare. The choice he
fore her is IL momentous one for Spain,
and 1t may be that her whole future
depends upon ITS being rightly made
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10
GOD rs UNDIsarAlYDD.

1 -
tNIabelle p. Clapp In Zlon's Herald.)
If should ten you that 7 ofttimes
That God is good, that Justice relsns.
that out
OF loss comes gain: oft doubt that pain
and care
Are angels iai disguise; should tell you
there 80.
Arc days when life itself seem no great
boon
Since all life Swallowed IS or late or soon,
Your troubled eyes, o friend, would
search my face,
PerpleXed and anxious at this fall from
grace. L -,
But God is undismayed.
He only knows how little I can see,
In this dim light, Of His great plan for
me
And for His World; how phantoms black
and grim
Brandish their awful arms 'twixt me
and Him
Till I seem forced to doubt His love and
power,
While in the darkness fearfully COVER.
He only knows how real they are to me,
How far He seems when 1 cry plead
ingly;
Yet He is undlsmayed.
For He knows. too, that this thick cloud
OF doubt
That stiles, blinds me as grope about,
1t but the shifting, wlnd-blown surface
sand.
Meath which The ground is firm whercon
l stand.
He knows that lust ahead the nolm-
trees grow,
with cool springs bubbling in their
shade, and so
Above the dust, the tumult and the
strife
or myriad forces In this human life,
He watcheth undismayed.
Fen while doubt Him, in His plying
He draws me CLOSER; though the heavens
above
Are black with storm, and in my dull
despair
feel no pressure, still Els arms are
there.
And will not let me fall. Through all
the maze
or doubt l know Goo is, and in those
days
When DER my soul the scorching doubt
winds blow
1t comforteth my tired heart to know
That He is undismayed.
0 Thou who In the, desert dwclt apart,
Answer the wordless prayers that from
my heart
Wing their swift flight into the great
unknown,
And In my desert leave me not alone!
Give me endurance, courage, till each
doubt,
Dark-browed and grim, ut last be put
to rout,
Until thy angels come with succor
strength,
And on the burning sands I stand at
length -,
AS conqueror, undismayed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10
FILL lind WINTER TRaDE.

Shows Conclusively that
we have fairly and clearly
dIstanced all competition.
We struck terror to their
hearts. The high quality
OF our goods, coupled
with the Low Prices, did
the work.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10
HOT WATER BAG

FOR BODY. FOR COLD FEET AND
BACK, FOR PAIN OF ALMOST EVERY
SORT. THERE IS NOTHING TO EQUAL.
THEM WE HAVE THEM AT ALL
PRICES. ALSO a LARGE SUPPLY OF
FOUNTAIN SYRINGES FOR USE OF
WARM WATER IN CONSTIPATION,
PILES AND KINDRED TROUBLES.
THERE is NOTHING BETTER. THEY
SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10

Neutrality-suspicious. who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warn
ings of danger and save themselves suf-
fering and fatal results by using One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t Is an infailIble
remedy for coughs colds, croup and all
threat and lung troubles. ]. NJ. L. Trot-
ter, r. l.. Walker, and Truitt & Smith
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10
Like ! a a.
Hurricane !!

We Sweep Everything
before us. The vast
amount of goods already
sold by US to the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-10
THERE is ECONOMY
IN THESE PRICES,

Mems Strong Working Suits, we'll
made and we'll trimmed, worth IS,
yours ut 81 .aS.
Mems Good Working Pants. double
sewed and tape scanned, worth S1.50.
yours at 73c.
Mems Union Suits in fancy effects,
worth So: yours at S2.4S.
Mems Fine Cheviot Suits, sewed
throughout with silk and French
faced, worth SIS: yours at S4.9S.
Mems Fine Dress Suits, extra
quality of Cussimcrcs and Home
spuns; worth $l2; yours at $780,
Mems -Four Button Sack Suits,
and made by the best tailors In the
latest fall dictates. worth S14; yours
at $3.50.
Mems Finest Imported Cheviot
and Worsted Suits, worth SIS; yours
at S9.gS.
Childrcn's School Suits. well mado
and nicely trimmed, worth 81: yours
at Csc.
Children's All Wool Suits, sizes
TO 1G years, worth 81; yours at S1.Ss.
Ch;ldrcn's Fine Cashmere and
Worsted Suits, worth So: yours at
S2.iS
Childrcn's Imported Worstcd Cas-
simcrc and Chcviot Suits, worth 81:
yours at $500.
Childrcn's Knee Pants, worth 50c.;
yours 1T 25c.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08

2 world. and it, ezpecss to be insti'1mental in drawing capital. enterprise and immi- grafton to every county in this region.
 Of course. even the richest natural re- sources will remain undeveleped If they are not presented in the proper light to those who have the means and the in- clination to utilize them. and nothing can equal a ffrst-elsss newspaper in do- ing this preliminary work of advertising. This is a part of the mission of The Age-Herald, and it confidently expects the support and aid of every class of our citizens.
 This is a part of the mission of The It is the intention of The Herald to show its readsGs that it can give busi- ness interests the first place, and yet not neglect political duties.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
A Practical Suggestion.

There is a disease prevalent among the nagroes of Birmingham. Some sev- the city. Local physicains say 1t is smallpox. etthere are people here who do not believe that it is this disease. Why not have this matter definitely set tiled. Let the city officials communicate te with United States Surgeon-Ge neral Wy man at Washington and request him to dispatch an expent here to make practical examination and suggest methods of ex- terminating the disease-whatever it be.
 The diagnosis of the city physicians is probably correct, but it is always we'll to have expert opinion and expert treatment to stamp out any prevalent disease.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
Forty Years in Bed

An English newspaper tells of a woman lately deceased in Devonshire who passed forty years of her life in bed. She was a well woman all these years and re- mained in bed merely because she had concluded ti1at 1t was the most cornforta- ble place in the world. Philosophers have frequently agreed on this, but few carry out practically the notion. The reader of Charles Grev!lle's very interesting ''Diary of the Reign of George w." may recall what Greville relates about that monarch's last half dozen years. He, too, preferred his bed at Windsor to any other place; and he stuck to it with the exception of a couple of hours a day when he reeefved his councillors Marlc Twain also discovered when he kept & diary on the Quaker City during the voyage of the "Innocents Abroad" that all the entries were merely: Got up; washed; dressed; went to bed" The woman or the man who, can stay in bed forty years saves an immense lot of bother a..
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
lis peculiar opinions.
Sensible 0ntimism

Some of our state contempora ries are congratulaItdng us upon the breezy op- tinism which enlivens our columns.
 We believe in making the best of the situation, and we also propose to give G1e news. fWhen we see trouble ahead we shall sound note of warning. but when the skeis are brightening we feel like rejoicing and calling upon our people to rejoice with us.
 Newspapers and public men make a greaic mistake wi1en they pose in the role of calamity howlers. They find plenty of people at first to agree with them, but in a short time they weary and disgust their followers
 People do not like to be always looking at the dark side. They get tired of prophets of evil and are attracted to the bright. optimistic fellows who have a note of hope and gladness in their voices.
 Hard times would last forever and con- fidcnce would never be restored if our leaders were always growing and kick ing. The calamity howlers weaken ihe courage of the people. increase their dis content and throw obs. aicles in the way of national prosperity.
 five want prosperity we must work and talk for it, and meet 1t half way. We must cultivate a happy, patriotic spirit. send the croakers to the rear and applaud the plucl1y men who progressively push thelr way to ehe front and put in their best work, whether times are flush or dulL
 And yet we have no use for foolish op- timism. Bup there is every reason why we should draw cncomu gement from the signs of the times. During the past week we Have given summary of the situation from a local and southern point of view. We now call attention to Ihe conclusions of expert finaneiers from Wall street standpoint, as set forth in the following editorial in rhe New York Times
 During the last week of July, iSs5 the number of shares of stock bought and sold on the New York stock exchange was I,- 45S.9F. During the last week in July. lSS,
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
A Good Time to Harmonize.

In Maryland Senator German has succeeded in bringing the gold and sil- yer factions of the democratic party to- gether. for a time at least, and in Geor- gla the course of MT. du Bignon in giving up his gold proclivities will probably
 It is a good time. during what is an off year in politics in the great majority of the states, to adjust our differences and get together for the congressional and state elections next year.
 The idea is growing that the genuine democratic reformer should work for re- form inside of his party. In the same way the advocate of any particular mon- etary standard should advocate 1t in the party councils, and submit to the decision of the majority, until the proper time comes for the re-opening of the question. The great work of restoring harmony 70 Che democratic party should not be delayed until the excitement of the con- gressional elections begins to make itself felt everywhere. It is work requiring the exercise of reason, patience and a due consideration for the opinions and, feelings of others, and it can be best url- dertaken at time when the great po- ltical hosts of the country are enjoying period of compara tive rest and quiet.
 My country, right or wrong" was the sentiment of an old-time patriot, and something of this feeling should control every active party worker The individ- ual partisan is right in standing up for his convictions until the time comes for a trial of strength with the enemy. Then, he should yield promptly to the majority of his associates and act with them. This kind of independence is legitimate and praiseworthy. but nothing good can result from that mistaken independent dsn which leads each individual to de- sert his party when he cannot force it to adopt his peculiar opinions.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08

it was aes 3ss.- During last week, the last week insJaly. zzs97. it was g 21Sa.2e2.
 These ignrEs have a remarkable interest as the record of the business done at the dullest season of three consecutive years. They show, more unmistakably than any other evidence could show. the revival of confidence and of business that ismak- ing it's irresistible way. The condition of the New York stock market is an infalli- bie .business barometer. Of course, there may be enormous sales on days of panic and sboonsH In particular securities that have little or nothing to do with the gen eral course of trade. But the movement whichi is Indicated by the figures which we have quoted is normal, healthy and steady. It shows both that there Is far more money available for investment than there was last year. and that there is far more confidence in the securities to be bought.
 The lesson taught by these statistics is one of national interest and importance. There is another aspect of them which is of great local interest The brokers commissions on last weeks sales amount ed to sor1e half million of dollars. There is probably money made that enters so quickly into the general channels of trade as that which is made in Wall street. All purveyors of Injuries and amusemonts are aware of this, and that when Wall
 
 share of the satisfaction of the street. The keepers of the nearby summer resorts are uphfted in spirit by this fact almost as much as by the return of favorable weather The hanson cabman no longer sulks upon his perch. Money makes his mare go. The waiter and the restaurateur are gladdened by the popping of many corks. and the heart of the wine mershant in turn is made to sing for joy. ma r.
 Of course, all this is but the froth of the wave. But 1t helps to make the wave visf- ble. A more serious symptom of the good times felt by everybody to be coming is the fact that the managers of great finan- eial institutions who last year were chain ed to their desks by anxiety and apprehen- sion, now do not hesitate to take long holi- days, and even to put themselves out of the reach of the telegraph. The business takes care of itself. as sound and we'll organized business will do in good times Some of the causes which produced the long depression are still in existence, but they are in abeyance, and there is no inn mediate, prospect of their emerging to plague us again.
 This is encouraging and Is supported by the facts of the case. The improvement, however, is not the result of any politi- cal policy. Tt is the result of hard work, economy, big crops, the increasing Eu- ropean demand for our products. and, in short, it may be said fo be the work of Providence and the people.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
About The Aqe.HeraId.

The Age-Herald has received so many compliments and pleasant greetings late- can only acknowledge them in this gem eral way.
 The labama editors. who are the best fellows i'm the world, have extended the right hand of fellowship. and ale heartily in sympathy with the enterprise
 Tho efforts of The Age-Herald to build up Birmingham and Alabama will benefit every man, woman and child within the borders of the state. It is ats purpose to bring Alabama promi- nently to the attention of the outside
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
Concerninu TiIIman.

Senator Tillman is sevl rely crit cised by the northern newspapers for his rough utterances, and it must be admitted, even by his best friends, that he gives ample provocation.
 The South Carolina senator resembles some of the public men of the past. who were in the habit of expressing them selves in anything but parliamentary lan- guage where 1t suited them. Andrew Jackson, Benton and Clay talked in a fashion which would not be tolerated in these days. Jackson especially, was a man who was bound to have his own way. no matter what it cost. If he had lived in our day his aggressive language and conduct would not be submitted to by his associates and the people.
 Senator Tillman is a. strong man and an able man, but he cannot revive Jack sonian, manners and methods and expect to make them generally popular Sena- tor Morgan's ways are preferable. The Alabanlfafi knows how to be pointed and severe without violating the latter day rules of decorum. We would not have Senator Tillman a jot less bold and in- dependent, but he would be the gainer if he would be a little more conservative in his talk I, --i eear.. ss. oo.ts..s@.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
Thoughts for Sunday.

l., In the hurry and rush of building up a. l great city people sometimes make the mistake of supposhng that existing con- ditions can be reyolutionized almost in s l day. s,s,-.
 They see substen.ial structures and busy streets among the results of few years work, and they impaiiently de- l 4mand that the morals and public senti- ment of the community shall keep pace wiJh ils material progress.
 This cannot be. We may build a brand new city in short time and make its uhriving industries among the wonders of our republic; but human nature and the 1 customs of a people cannot be changed by an ordinance Of council, an act of the legislature or resolution passed at a | ministers meeting.
 D We must learn to make haste slowly. l Too many laws and ordinances restrain l ing the liberty of the citizens excite re- sentiment and opposition and provoke dis order. Here in Birmingham we arc mak- l ing a good reputation for law and order, l and the Sabbath is properly observed, although some of our Sunday laws are not as strict as those of our sister cities.
 It is to be hoped That few misguided reiformers will never start crusade here 1 to force people into a Pulitanical observ- 1 apce of &he SabaIbth The great majority | of our poulation are working people. Sun day is their only holiday. and it is right that they should be permitted to enjoy it in a reasonable fashion. The reformer who would advocate blue law system, cutting off -he masses from their inno- 1 cont amusements and recreations, would bring about the very condition of lawless- ness and disorder which he desires to l prevent.
 Some cities have tried to stop the sale of cigars soda water, ice and fruit on Sunday, but the experiment. has not been satisfactory. On larger scale, prohibit tfon has been tried, not only for Sunday, l but for every day in tine week, and the result has been disastrous.
 The lesson of all these blue laws should 1 be heeQeQ Dy new nlunlclpdutleS Ike DIT mlngham It should be the desire of every good citizen to see the people left ais free as possible in all matters which do not directly concern the public. The liberty of llhe individual should be abridged and regulated only when 1t is liable to interfere with the welfare of the community at large.
 We hope that the European idea of Sunday will never prevail here; but, on the ether hand, we hope that the old- l fashioned Puritan Sabbath will never be revived There is safe and proper me- ] dillm between the two extremes, and if we 1 stick to it Birmingham will be a city in which people of all classes. conditions and religions can feel at home. and enjoy themselves in their own way, without be ing oppressed by the law. or interfered with by their neighbors.
 Law and order should be aimed at first. When this is secured, it is safe to allow the people to regulate their own private conduct.