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I fight OF. but on the contrary. has as
sured me that our contest VIII come off
on schedule time. and until otherwise
informed L Will continue training. 1
will be prepared to step into the ring
ON Oct. 10: make no mistake about
that. IL Corbett Is not there. the SPORT
ing world will then know who has been
hippodroming."
When the two men met in a bar
room Wednesday they rNorted to ep-
lthets and blows. Corbett was held
Jack by his friends or there migh have
been serious trouble.
That the fight has fallen through
will be regretted by the patrons OF
pugilism.
1t needs but a glance at the above
records OF the pair of istic heroes to
see hat the WHINE would have been
entitled to all the heavyweight honors
he can conveniently carry away from
the ring side. Both the gladiators are
men OF tried experience in the ring.
both have won many battles and have
lost few. and both would have be@i
prompted to do their best by the most
ambitious motives. They are stayers
hard hitters. scientific fighters. versed
I'm all the tricks of the ring, rivals of
the lightning at quickness. self-coni-
den and in the pink of condition.
IL is certain hat Corbett never had
such an incentive to do his best as he
would save had with Kid Mccoy.
In the days Of his triumphs when he
had the world at his feet and wore the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02

His enemy was killed at the first shot.
Mcdonald then became a changed a
He courted trouble, whereas before no
had been one of h most placid OF
characters. lie resented the slightest
insults with challenges, n in mat Day
n challenge unaccepted was worse than
death.
tbs friends were afraid to meet him,
either in a business or a social way, ana
soon he became q ~recluse. He died OF
nervous prostration.
But the most tragic Of all Vicksburg's
famous duels was one fought by the
present criminal district judge OF that
circuit. w. X. McLaurin. who was ap-
pointed TO the place by his brother, the
governor. McLaurin was a struggling
young lawyer Is years ago.. The cir
cult clerk OF the court was a young
man OF the name Of Scurlock. The
two had grown up together near Bran
don. and had been warm friends. A
case in court one day ~estranged them.
McLaurin became i'll after an alterca-
tion with the clerk. Scurlock. II seems.
told II about town that was
not sick; he was simply feigning Illness
because Of his fear of him..
heard of the remark n sent for Sour
lock to come to his room. The meeting
was very short.
Now. Billy McLaurin said to him.
you know that I am not a coward. I
know that o are not. How are we
going to settle it?"
ANY way to suit yourself" was h
answer.
Well" replied NcLaurin. 'to-mor-
row is Sunday. I am still a pretty sick
man. but l will be strong enough in a
few hours to get out Of bed. You know
where the water tank is? All right.
Will you meet me there at sunup with a
double-barreled shotgun? Very well.
Good day"
The meeting took place. The mistake
that Scurlock made was in raising his
Weapon to his shoulder to fire. Nc
Laurin fired his gun from his hip.
Scurlock's head was almost torn from
his shoulders. McLaurin was never
prosecuted.
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became a fugitive from justice and is
now living a nomadic life among the
mines of Honduras.
Duelling Island. near vicksburg. Is
the most famous spot for meetings of
gentlemen OF any place on the Ameri-
can continent. Sergeant s. Prentice
fought fve duels there. Mcdonald
killed two men within 10 feet of each
other. Alexander X. McKlung slaugh-
tered six opponents. McCardle had his
two bloodless fights there. King used
to have a sword duel there nearly every
morning before breakfast. Twenty
men in all have been borne from the
field to undertaking shops at Vicksburg
and three times hat number have been
taken to hospitals or TO their homes
with wounds since the capricious river
made the island.
And speaking Of Mcdonald suggests
a short recital Of his tragic life. He re-
to Vicksburg about the same
time that Prentice. Youngblood and
Marshall did. The four were from Mas
sachusetts. having graduated in the
same class from Bowdoin college. They
went South without money and with
out friends All the world knows of
Prentice. Marshall became the most
famous OF theological writer's on Meth
odism In the South. Yo~ungblood was a
b~rigadier general OF the confederacy,
and a gallant one at that. He died in
California six years ago. Mcdonald
a cashier of a small bank. He was
somewhat of a Puritan. He did not be-
lieve in %quarrels. n did not hesitate
to express his displeasure at the custom
of dueling. One day he got a challenge.
He brooded over the matter and avoid
ed his friends Finally he wrote the
challenger a note. He had changed his
min He would fight him n he did.
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WHEN A SQUIRREL - SHOT.
A Hunter Describes Its Heroic Efforts ca
Escape.


A writer in Lippincott's Magazine
teils a pathetic story of how death is
met by game of various kinds. Read
what he says about the squirrel. and
Their tell US whether you could force
yourself to shoot one:
When a squirrel is hit in full lean
from one tree to another, unless the shot
be instantly fatal. the momentum of
the jump will frequently carry il to the
branch that IL has aimed at, and there
IL viii make a desperate effort to cling,
letting go very slowly.
In most cases where squirrels are shot
out or tree tops with the ordinary shot
gun, the fall is not instantaneous: the
creature Will cling where IL is for a mo-
ment or two, or will run along a limb.
maybe with an unsteady gait. and will
frequently attempt to leap to another
tree. III the squirrel is badly hurt. this
leap will be a failure. and in gathering
up its strength for the effort. IL will
have expended its force. and will begin
its fall at mid-distance. When struck
from a limb. IL will cling first to the top,
and then to the side. l~oosening its hind
feet first, holding desperately with its
fore feet when all the rest of it's body
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02
Those Manila People.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
"Those Manila people are not YER
bright" said a French engineer at the
Morgan wharves to some friends who
were discussing the problems of COLOMBIA
ton. "They haven't got much sense-no.
YER little. / was there 1--WE. six years ago
on a British tramp name of Huntington.
] went to a fellow call Joe. lie has a tai
Tor store where mos everybody go to OBJ
tain the duck suits. | want him to put a
patch on some ants and l took some
new pants to show him how I want 'em
fixed. Well. what you s'pose? That joe
went and sewed n patcn on those new
pants outside. I got pretty mad and toll
him once again, slow. He said all right.
he comprehend. Mex da- went back.
you think? He sewed that patch on
those oil pants and then he cut a big hole
I'm those new pants. What you think OF
that? | tel you. those people are not YER
bright. They're mos the dullest ] ever
saw"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02
NEW euNCo GAME.
Reward offered for the Finding OF a Los
Ring the isait.

Re yard offered for the Finding OF u Los
Ring the isait.
Richard Stell of East Railway a few
days z was made the victim Of a
'bunco game" in Railway. described by
the New York Press.
He saw a man throw stones at some
birds In a tree near his house. and then
saw the man searching on his hands
and knees in the grass. The man eX-
along and asked what was lost. The
stranger started To search. and i'm a few
minutes exhibited a ring and said he
had found IL. IL answered the descrip-
ton. and Mr.. Stel offered to Civ him
$40. This was refused and the offer was
increased To S25. which was accepted
and the man went away.
Mr.. Stell tool the ring 10 the hotel.
where he found the man whose card
he had was unknown, and that the ring
was worth about IS cents.
planned he had been throwing stones
at the birds and in doing so a valuable
diamond ring had slipped from his fin
ger. They searched without avail I'M
III the stranger said he had to catch a
train even II IL cost him his ring. He
told Mr.. Stell that II the ring were
found he would pay him $50 for its re-
turn. n left a card and named a no.
tel in Railway where he would leave
the money.
Stell was searching 20 minutes later,
when a shabbily dressed man came
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-02

champions belt. he was naturally anN-
ious To win. But now he Is the de-
feated champion. burning to retrieve
his lost laurels. knowing that only by
defeating Mccoy can he have the OPP
p~ortunity OF trying again to best the
shifty Fitzsimmons There cannot be
the least doubt hat Corbett would
have tried to fight as he never fought
before. not even excepting the famous
battle in which he wrested the cham
pionchip from the battered and bleed
ing John L. Sullivan. OF honored MEM
DRY in prize ring annals.
Mccoy saw a TO reach the highest
rung OF the ladder through defeating
Corbett. With Corbett sent To earth.
Mccoy will step over his PROSTATE
body To meet Champion Fitzsimmons,
and, with the confidence Of the ain
ed fighter ne already sees this goal OF
his ambition reached. Before hat as
tonishing defeat OF Corbett at Carson
City. the chances Of Mccoy In a battle
with the San Francisco fighter would
have been thought slim indeed.
Corbett was born Sept. I. lS6s. In san
Francisco. Cal. the scene OF so many
OF his hard-fought battles. He Is,
therefore. in the prime OF manhood
His height IS six feet one inch and his
fighting weight about $50 pounds.
Charles, better Know al KID" Nc
Coy was born Oct. II. 1873. In Rush
county. Ind. He Is. therefore. seven
years younger n Corbett. His
height Is i've feet eleven inches. so
that Corbett has the advantage Of two
inches extra height. Like Fitzsimmons,
Mccoy Is really "A middleweight. hut
10 has been shown before that a middle
weight can go out Of his class and BEAT
the "heavies." so that this fact does
not cause the friends Of Mccoy 10 lose
slee..
The most notable tight In the history
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would be a battle Of scientific giants,
ard the cleverest man would win
probably with one swift blow. After
this fight the sports would have been
wild for the sequel. the tussle for the
championship
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Place.
st. Paul. MINI.
Indianapolis.
indianapolis.
Columbus Ohio.
Hot Springs. Ark.
Hot Springs. Ark.
Milen. Tenn.
New Orleans.
indianapolis.
Muncie. Ind.
Muncie. Ind.
indianapolis.
Akron. Ohio.
Wheeling. W. Va.
Pittsburg.
Providence, II. I.
Fail River. Mass.
New Bedford. Mass
Cleveland.
Minneapolis
Akron. Ohio.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cincinnati.
Cincinnati.
Memphis, Tenn.
Boston.
Boston.
Louisville.
Louisville.
Louisville.
Louisville.
Baltimore.
Jersey City.
London. Eng.
New York.
Maspeth. l.. /.
Memphis.
New York.
York.
Boston.
Brooklyn.
johannesburg.
South Africa.
Philadelphia.
Buffalo. ~. Y.
Philadelphia.
Dayton. Ohio.
Dayton. Ohio.
Chicago.
Island City.
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tween 1t and the occupants, and the
weaker will speedily come forth.
The squirrel makes a vigorous battle
for life. uses every effort to run and to
hide. and will bite sharply when il has
no other resources.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
5. ULL1AN'S SONS,
GROCERY BARGAINS

READ HOW CHEAP WE ARE SELL
ING EVERYTHING.
WHY THROW MONEY AWAY WHEN
YOU CAN SAVE % PER GEM. - ~ 81,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
Civil and Criminal Suits.

The following notices OF motion have
been filed in the City Circuit Court: G. w
Saunders against the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company for $3.50; Charles b.
Philips against Ware & Duke and j. II.
Ware, Jr., for 800.
In the Law and Equity Court, in the
case Of d. s. Harwood against Switzer
Brothers, a verdict was rendered for the
plaintiff. Amount of claim so, growing
out Of attachment suits.
The jury was sworn in the case of j
s. Padgett and ID. S. Harwood against
Swtzer Brothers. TO ascertain whether
property levied on is the property of the
Genesee Company Savings Bank or the
petitioner.
Thomas Harris (colored) was given two
years in the penitentiary for house-break-
ing. and William Wood also colored) was
given five years in the penitentiary FOL
house breaking, in the Hastings Court
Wood entered the house OF Mr.. 5. G.
Tinsley on April 9th and carried away
a lot Of silverware. and Harris, on April
lst. entered the residence OF William
James and carried off a lot Of clothing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
DECREASING TRADE.
The Eject of War on Norfolk and
Portsmouth.

NORFOLK, VA, May B-(Special)-
There is no question about the fact that
the war is having a marked effect on
the trade of the ports of Norfolk and
Portsmouth by cutting down the custom
house averages and decreasing the ship
ments of coal from Lambert Point
The receipts Of cotton daily at this port
are still increasing over the same days
of last year. They show what a large
amount of the fieecy staple is being eX-
ported on account of the war. To-day
655 bales were received as against eighty
nine the same day of last year.
Colonel William Lamb. president of
the Military Association of Nor
folk. which has in hand the mat
ter Of organizing relief meaures
for the benefit of tho families OF
war volunteers from this city, ashore
and afioat. has been informed by Mrs
Phillip f. Yeatman, regent OF the Great
Bridge Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, that in addition 10
the entertainment which the Daughters
propose giving for the benefit of the relief
fund. the chapter has decided 10 con-
tribute so in cash for immediate necessi-
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
The Academy's Attractions.

The stirring melodrama. ''Reddy
Luck" was presented at the Academy
last night by the Smkins-Fabel Comedy
Company. The play repeated the sue
cess that attended its presentation on
last Tuesday afternoon. Monte Cristo'
is the play at the matinee this afternoon,
and tonight the full dramatic strength
Of the organization is to be seen in Ten
Nights in a Bar-Room.' This is the
first performance of this old play in this
city for quite long time, ana the power
full story OF crime and its pardon told IN
its lines will doubtless draw large audi
ence. Mr. Macdonald, the clever leading
man of the company, will take the char
acter Of Joe Morgan the drunkard.
The Lillian Tucker and Charles T..
Vaught Comedy Company will commence
an eneagement Of one week at the AGA
DENY next Monday night with a presen-
tation of the delightful comedy, "A Hero
in Rags" Clean and wholesome special
lies are a part OF the programme. Every
lady will be admitted free Monday night
proyided she is accompanied by per-
son holding a paid reserved seat ticket.
A change of bill is made every night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
In the United states Courts.

The United States Circuit Court Of APP
peals convened yesterday, with judges
Simonton, Morris. and Brawley on the
bench.
Case No. 266, Marnin F. Scaife, plaintif
in error, VS.. the Western North Carolina
Land Company defendant in error. Error
TO Circuit Court Western District OF
North Carolina, at Asheville. Argued by
NJ Silver. ESQ and J. II. Merrman
Esq. for plaintiff in error, and F. a
Sandley. Esq. and T. II. Cobb. ESQ., toi
defendant in error, and submitted.
In the District Court Nat Wallace
charged with having unstamped tobacco
in his possession. was acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
Mr.. GUTHRIE TO STAY
HE DECIDES TO BECOME CO-PAs-
TOR WITH DIR. uoGE.
WILL NOT GO TO BALTIMORE.
The brilliant Young Minister De-
Cldes to Remain I'm Hichmond,
Greatly TO the Delight of the Com

Rev. Donald Guthrie. who. for the past
three months has been DR.. Hoge's assist
ant. and who was on Sunday last ex-
tended a call as co-pastor OF the Second
Presbyterian church. yesterday afternoon
decided to accept the offer.
At 3 o'clock he sent telegram TO Mr..
Z. II. Perkins. clerk Of the session of the
First Presbyterian church. Baltimore,
stating his decision. The latter church on
last Wednesday held a congrega-
tional meeting and extended Mr.. Guthrie
a call 10 their pastorate at a salary of
$500 per annum. The Second church had.
the Sunday before. held a similar meet
ing. and extended Mr. Guthrie a call as
co-pastor at an annual salary Of $500.
The young minister's action in accept
ing the call here will be learned with
Hoge's church. with whom Mr.. Guthrie
has made himself exceedingly popular
during his three months stay here. The
officers of the church were delighted when
Mr.. Guthrie advised them of his decision.
Is PLEASED WITH RICHMOND.
Rev. Mr.. Guthrie came TO this city last
winter on account Of his wifes health,
which could not stand the severe climate
of Canada. He was, prior to coming
here. for four years pastor of Knox
church, at Walkerton ontario. Mr.. Guth-
RE found the change OF climate most
beneficial to his wife's health, and
this. in a large measure. no doubt, in
fucnced him in his determination to To-
cate permanently in the South. Then.
too. he is delighted with the people of
Richmond. whom he has found most
sociable and agreeable. Mr.. Guthrie is
az present a loyal subject of Great
Britain. but he likes this country well
enough. he thinks. to take out his natur-
alization papers just as soon as he
can do so. which will be within a year
The young minister, talking TO a Dis
patch reporter last night. spoke most
pleasantly of his impressions Of Rich
mond and the Virginia people.
Mr.. Guthrie will occupy the pulpit at
Or. Hoge's church tomorrow afternoon.
and no doubt a large congregation will
hear him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
Health is Wealth.
DIR. f.. c. VESTS
Nerve and Brain Treatment,

the original. all others limitations. IS
sold under positive Written Guarantee,
by authorized agents only 70. cure weak
Memory. Dizziness. Wakefulness. Fits,
Hysteria. Quicknes9. Evil Dreams, Ner.
vOusness. Iassitude, or Excessive Use OF
Tobacco. opium, or Liquor, which leads
to Misery, Consumption, Insanity, ana
six for s.: with written guarantee 10 cure
or refund money. Sample package, con-
tanning five days treatment. with fun
sold 10 each person. At store or by mail.
Red Label Special Extra Strength, for
Loss OF Power 81 a box; six for s., with
written guarantee 70 cure IN thirty days
DRUG COMPANY. Ninth and Main,
Richmond. Va. NH S-Tu&Sa-nr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
MIR. JAMES ARTHUR Examined.
lie Passes Before Presbytery ana
VIII Go to Roanoke.

Will Go to Roanoke.
The Presbytery of East Hanover met
at the First church yesterday, and eX-
amined Mr.. James Arthur with view
to licensing him to the ministry, and last
night he preached his trial sermon, which
was a splendid effort.
There were present when the body con-
vened at 1890 A. NJ, Rev c. NJ. Chum-
bley moderator. Rev Drs. Hoge, With
erspoon. Kerr. Hyde. Cook, Smith, wal
thaH. and Van Houten; also, Rullng
Elders John Boiling, John \. Cook q. X.
Cannon, j. VI. Sinton. Calvin WILSON, Or.
/. Curd and +. d. Moore.
Rev. W. c.. Campbell D. D.. and Ruling
Elders +. F. Burnett G. c. Taliaferro.
and W II. Dorney, of Roanoke, came TO
present a call from the Second Presbyte-
rian church of Roanoke Tor the pas
toral services Of Rev. James Arthur.
After a number of items Of routine
business had been transacted the pres
bvterv examined Mr. Arthur on his col
leee course and on theology, Church his
tory and government. the SacrameHts,
and on the Hebrew language. The eX-
aminations proved 10 be eminently salts
factory.
The presbytery decided TO take the
overture on reception of ministers from
other denominations from the docket,
receive and adopt il. and forward it TO
the General Assembly. The import is to
thoroughly inform the presbytery as 10
the educational fitness of ministers Of
other denominations desiring to enter the
Presbyterian denomination as preachers.
HIS TRIAL SERMON.
At SI5 Mr.. Arthur. a member Of the
First Presbyterian church, and graduate
Of Union Theological Seminary, preached
his trial sermon for license. His text
was II. Timothy, iii, is, and the sermon
was one of real eloquence and power.
The moderator then. on Dr. Kerr's mo-
tiou. licensed Mr. Arthur as a preacher
of the Gospel. The Rev James Arthur
now goes 20 Roanoke. He is a native of
Belfast, ireland, and took his college
course in London England. He is
young man of unusual promise.
DIR. HOge presented q call for Rev.
Donald Guthrie as co-pastOr of the Sc
cond Presbyterian church. and DR.. HOge,
hon. G. l.. Christian. and Captain John
A. Coke were appointed committee to
prosecute the call before the presbytery
of Bruce. in Ontario. Canada. Great sat
isfaction was expressed by members Of
presbytery at Mr. Guthrie's acceptance
Of the call as cO-pastor with DR.. Hoge.
Presbytcry adjourned at 10 p. NJ. 10
meet in Mizpah church, Chestnut Hill,
October is. 1888
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
b. OLD DO III l N ION
EL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
s<kASYoN DAILY LINE
ri FOR
NEW YORK
EXCEPT SUNDAY.


Passengers can leave Richmond daily
EXCEPT Sunday via Chesapeake and Ohio
railway at $50 A. NJ, or Richmond and
Petersburg railroad Norfolk and West
ern route) o A. NJ. connecting at Norfolk
with Old Dominion Line steamer sailing
same evening for New York.
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Rich
mond every Monday at L. NJ. for New
York via James river;
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
Company's 903 east Main street; Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots, and at
company's office 12l2 east Main street,
Richmond Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
for New York and all points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamer sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY at 3
Il. NJ; also, by steamer leaving Rich
mond every WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY at p. NJ for Norfolk, connecting
with steamer for New York.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
Freight received and forwarded. and
through bills OF lading issued for all
northern. eastern. and foreign ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily, except Sun
day at g F. NJ. Saturday. 4 z. NJ TO
Norfolk or Old Point Comfort, connect
ing with Norfolk and Western railroad
or Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
leaves every SATURDAY z p. NJ. pas.
sengers and freighO, and freight by
steamers via Norfolk every MONDAY
and WEDNESDAY at B Z. NJ.
Sailings from companys pier, No. Is
North river, foot OF Beach street.
Freight received and forwarded daily,
except sunday.
For further information apply to
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent,
t2l2 east Main street.
Richmond. Va.
W. L. Guillaudeu Nice-Presldent and
Traffic Mama er. New York. ap l6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-14
Deatb of N Venerable Lady,

CULPEPER. VA. May B.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Elvira Rosson died at her residence.
on Main street. this morning, at 3 o'clock,
aged Il years. The primary cause Of her
death was paralysis. Mrs. Rosson was
the wife Of ex-Councilman B. G. Rosson.
and the mother OF our present post
master r. Lee Rosson. Mrs. Ros-
son was most estimabe lady.
and her generous charity encleared her
TO all. Only last year Mr.. and Mrs. Rosson
celebrated their fftieth nuptial anniver-
sary. surrounded by their children and
grandchildren. Her remains will be in
TERED i'm the Citizens Cemetery. She
was a member OF the Baptist church.