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ment to many on account of its lasting the twenty rounds, yet was as good a fight as has been witnessed in California for some time, barring the Walcott-La- vigne contest.
 Both men fought very carefully during the early stages of the fight apparently afraid to try the prowess of each other, JeffrieS, however, landing body punches at intervals which hurt and finally won for him the decision. He forced the flght- key from one side of the ring to the other. but was unable to land a knockout punch, owing to Sharkey's quickness ana cleverness. He, however, kept trying, mixing 1t up whenever Sharkey was so disposed, his body punches having ter rible effect, especially in the last few rounds, when he devoted most of his time to that part of Sharkey's anatomy.
 Jeffries judgment of distance was very poor, as was Sharkey' S, punch after punch cutting the air, but as Jeffries forced the fighting, landed oftener and did more damage, he deserved the decision, which was a just one.
 Sharkey, on the other hand, consider ing the odds against him, fought a good fight and a clean one considering his past performances. True, he could not hustle Jeffries around as he has many others, yet he seemed intent making fair fight, forgetting himself very seldom, and then doing no damage.
 He was almost continually on the de fensive, his rapid footwork and clever ducking saving him from many hard punch. He tried hard and often to land damaging punch, but Jeffries was too however, yet should not complain, as Jeffries outpunched him, having him on queer street three or four different times.
 Both men have much to learn in the way of science before they will be able to cope with such men as Corbett and Fitz- simmons.
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LIST OF INJURED.
Some Perhaps Fatally Hurt by the Collapse
 of Seats.

HARRY DOBSON, lacerated wound of the chin.
 J. D. GINOCHI, lacerated wound of the eyebrow.
 JOHN McLELLAND. both knees bruised
 leg.
 R. STAPLETON, sprain of left foot
 M. F. CURRAN, lacerated wound of tho scalp and confusion of the spine.
 F. G. GRUENHAGEN, fracture of left arm.
 G. RATIO, fracture of left leg.
 B. OLCOVICH, sprain of right ankle.
 THOMAS MULVEY, possible internal injuries.
 M. ROSENBAUM, abrasion of nose
 MICHAEL KERN, deep cut in head. .DR. McNULTY, confusion of right foot
 The foregoing is the list of the men who were injured by the collapse of several rt A few minutes before Baker and Stelzner appeared in the ring the crowd was horr1- fled by a sudden crash, accompanied by the shriekS of the wounded.
 The seats in the southwest corner or the immense building had collapsed, pre- cipitating several hundred men to the floor. The police rushed to the rescue. of the wounded, and when the deDrls was cleared away 1t was found that number had been injured. A few minutes later the seats near the main entrance gave way. iniuring several people.
 mmed1ately aIter the hIsl dCClucnC hannened the ambulance was summoned. Finding that it was impossible to convey the wounded to the hospital in the am buIance Captain Whitman ordered the patrol wagons to assist in removing the injured. natrol wagon, and Louis Holtz secured 2 stretcher and assisted in removing the wounded men to the hospital.
 With the exception of Mulvey 1t was found that none were seriously injured. Mulvey, who is well known, it is feared is internally hurt.
 All the victims were loud in their de- nInciation of the failure of the National Club to see that the seats were substan- tiaIly arranged. It is claimed that several holders of tickets informed the promot- CTS of the fight that they feared an acci- dent, and suggested that they proceed to brace the seats.
 They were told to mind their own busi- ness. it is claimed, and rather than miss the fight they concluded to occupy the seats, at the risk of their lives.
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w STORE OPEN UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK SATURDAY EVENING.

after I punched him and did almost everything with this fellow! You see there is not a mark on me. was able to punch him when and wherever I wanted I could have knocked him out in the tenth round, but thought if I be- tered foul and the police would stop it.
 'I will fight him again for S2O, ,000 any time he wants to. That decision does not goes up against Maher he will knock his head off I don't know of any heavy weight in the ring that he can lick. When nearly dropped dead with surprise. I am going to rest for six months, and the next fight l go into will be for the champion ship of the world. My reputation Is all right That decision only means a diff ference of a few thousand to me-
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and falling humanity might be their fate. It is needless to say that if every one in that vast audience could have foretold what was in store for him, Sharkey and Jeffres would have settled their cham pionship aspirations before 10000 vacant seats. Such, however, is the uncertainty of life.
 Managers Groom and Gibbs, in antici- patton of the big crowd, had made elab- crate arrangements for their reception. Carpenters had been very busy for the two weeks building tiers of seats at an elevation, so that everybody, young and old. could have a good view of the great battle. The crowd, on entering the Pa vilion, immediately settled in these ele- vated seats, but they were built in a hurry and not strongly enough to hold the immense mass of people, who occu- pied every inch of available space and consequently, came down with a dull crash, carrying everything before and upon them.
 To describe the scene as I saw it is beyond me, yet the picture of those peo- pie as they were hurled headlong to the floor one, and in some places twenty, on top of each other, amid an avalanche of chairs and broken lumber, will live for years and years to come. That no one was killed outright is the greatest of miracles, and many a day will come and go ere people will again allow themselves to be caught like a rat in a trap.
 The fight itself was a big disappoint-
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to round-arm blows and swings in the nope or scoring a knockout. There were very few straight blows landed. Jeffries should have whipped Sharkey Tn one or two rounds during the con- test when the sailor was groggy from blows he received in the head.
 F1tzslmmons can whip Jeffries easily, and Will certainly do so if they ever meet.
 Although Greggains gave the decision at the end of the twentieth round in favor of Jeffries. there were many of the spectators who said that a draw would nave been proper
 me preliminary event was to be ten rounq go between two light heavy yy Wyyeignts or local fame, Jack Stelzner and aenry Baker. Stelzner was the taller ana heavier of the two. and was the fa- Vorite Tn the betting at to 1. Baker put up an aggressive fight and took some gruenng punishment from Stelzner' S slralght lefts. In the sixth round Stelz- ner, who had been warned before, fouled baker, ana the referee Lon Agnew, gave the light to Baker The decision did not meet With approval from the public, as 1t was eVldent that Baker would soon have Iost had the fight gone on and many more hagrant violations of the rules have S Seen overlooked in the prize-ring than
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Not a Great Battle From a Scientific View, but Exciting Enough for the
 Thousands Who Attended,
Flimsy Constructed Seats Give Way During the Show and Hurl Hundreds of Helpless Spec
 tatOrs to the Floor, Injuring Many.

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A DECISION IN
 TWENTY ROUNDS
The Southern California Giant Rests the
 Sailor.

Jim Jeffries, the powerful representa- Alive of Southern California, received a ;decision in his favor last evening, rem idered by Referee Alexander Greggains, after he had faced Tom Sharkey in a twenty-round contest.
 The battle was not as interesting as the majority of the spectators had ex- pected, owing to the fact that Jeffries put a quietus on the sailor lad when ever the latter attempted rushing and pushing tactics, for which style of fighting Sharkey has been noted.
 It was in the second round, after Sharkey had received a straight left on the nose, that he attempted to intro duce his favorite game-that of pushing his adversary with his shoulder and then dashing at him. swinging the left and right at the head.
 Just as soon as Sharkey bore In Jef- fries put his gloves on the Sailor shoulders and held him against the ropes. Sharkey quickly came to the conclusion that at rough work he had an opponent who was his superior in weight, and afterWard he did not resort to rushing and shoulder putting.
 In the opening round Jeffries immedi- ately assumed the aggressive and forced Sharkey to dance around the ring, but after considerable fiddling and arm movements the Sailor was first to lead with his left, but the blow fell short. Jeffries then got Sharkey into a corner and landed lightly on the neck. The Sailor, who was much quicker on his feet than Jeffries, side stepped at a time when Jeffries was in the act of swinging his left, and then
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MY VIEW OF
 THE BIG FIGHT
BY JOE CORBETT.

rom Sharkey and Jim Jeffries engaged according to schedule in a twenty-round boxing match at Mechanics Pavilion, ana Jefrles. the ''pride of California, ,'' was awarded the decision.
 The crowds began to congregate in front or the various entrances hours be- fore the time set for the doors to be opened, little dreaming. as they merrily chatted as to the probable result of the fight, that death under crashing lumber
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wish to appear rude. but he had nothing to say. By repeated questioning. how ever, he was prevailed on to say that his hands caused him great deal of pain and he was unable to hit with much force as every blow caused a twinge of pain to shoot through his arm, causing him to finch.
 At no stage of the game could he lick me- he said. His blows did not feaze me, and I told him at different times dur ing the fight that he would lose if he did not do more fighting and less running away. This would anger him, and he said he would knock my roof out into the audience, and when he hit me he would say: How do you like that?' I joshed him throughout. the fight, and 1t got him crazy The only injury I received was when he butted me in the nose and eye.
 He blackened it, and it hurt me more than his blows. l was not tired at the end of the fight, but was as fresh, as a daisy. I am going to rest until my hands get in shape again, as I can't hit with them. I will then be ready to receive challenges"
 Eddie Muller, the little lame boy who acts as mascot for the. good-natured giant will be fitted out by him with a complete suit of clothes.
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YELLOW JOURNALISM.

Given a little hcrse-bill type, press and location by a sewer, and war scares and fleet movements come easy to professional fakers. Likewise bogus interviews with men who have never seen Cuba--Grand Rapids Democrat.
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sPEAKING OF FINDING WORK

Some men always have a job, while others are always looking for one. Will lie Boler of Atchison has had a steady job for several years, although heis deaf and dumb and has no legs. His broth CT Joe was great big fellow, and per feet as to speech and legs, but never had a job in his life.--Atchison Globe.
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SHARKEY CALLS
 TT A ROBBERY.

'Weu, I think it was a robbery" Shar- key disgustedly said after the fight. '.Greggains did the dirtiest, lowest and meanest turn ever done in Frisco. The worst he could have done was to call it a draw, but to give Jeffries decision
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.JEFFREFS WAS
 NEVER AFRIAD

Jeffries' natural modesty got the better of him. and he begged to be excused from saying anything, adding that he did not
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of Morosco's Theater He will appear nightly during next week in sparrlng contests with Jack Stelzner.
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Try our sl eye glasses 71o Market. Il oesry.
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Jeffries on the Stage.
 Immediately after the fight Jeffries signed a contract with the management
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30 dozen LADIES' 2 AND CLASP PIQUE AN SEAM STITCHINGS, in different brands-"Trefou ris" 'Dorothe," etc; coors and black; value at will be on sale for $1 50 a pair
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50 dozen LADIES' 2-CLASP DRESSED KID GLOVE: ors red, tan, mode, green, white, pearl and black; value $1 25; will be offered for $1 pair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
Brayton.
Chocolate.

McGovern and Bison shipped hogs
to Omaha Monday aud Tuesday even
ing.
H. 5. Wattles is trying to be on the
sick list ut the Bison home IN Brayton.
He will have the best Of care.
Miss Amber Kelsey, Of Extra, is dress
making ut the Hotel dc Heath In this
city. She gives good satisfaction
wherever she goes.
Saw Chris Thompson willie in Bray
ton and asked him the news. lie said
there was none. Nobody sick, or moth
ing unusual happening. Chris is
authority for news in this burg.
On Tuesday morning while Girls Jes-
sen, who resides two miles west Of
Brayton, was trying to split u log with
powder, a premature explosion occur
red prostrating Mr.. Jessen to the earth.
A messenger WAS dispatched for DR..
Koob who found OH his arrival that
one, III not both, of his eyes were put
out. His face was full of splinters
when found. 1t will be remembered
that two or three years ago G. l.. Bison
had the misfortune 10 have a cannon
fire cracker explode in his face and for
several days it was supposed that he
would lose both his eyes. DR.. Koob
gave the case his undivided attention
and now Mr.. Bison has two good eyes
We hope that Mr.. lessen will be as
fortunate under the doctors care.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
The Mulct Petition.

The board Of supervisors met this
week and Tuesday noon commenced to
CANVASS the petition Of signers. A
petition containing about one hun
dred names WAS presented in which
the petitioners requested their names
to be removed from the original petit
ton. This was presented by some who
are opposed to the mulct saloon by
their attorneys III. U. Funk and & w.
COsson, the other side being represented
by b. l. Salinger and j. Ii. Mosier. The
board decline TO recognize this petit
ton to have names removed, not be.
leiving the law admits it. Feeling was
pretty high at this session, partly
owing to those opposed to the original
petition having had the lists Of names
of the signers printed and circulated.
The following day Mr. Coss0n again
appeared before the board citing a
newspaper account of recent district
court decision in Fayette county IN
which it was decided that the petition
to remove names when filed before the
original petition was acted OH by the
board, was admissible. The case has
not been to the supreme court. We
understand the original petition con-
tains eighty or ninety names more
than the necessary sixty five per cent.
The board is proceeding to canvass the
petition carefully, comparing the
names of the signers with the names
on the poll books of the different town
ships. They will not finish before Sat
urday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
Accidental Death.
urday.

r. X. Anderson, of Audubon town
ship, who was visiting his brother, Fern
Anderson, at Ross, met death yesterday
by the accidental discharge of his shot
gun. He with two or three friends had
gone rabbit hunting. He was standing
near the side of the sled and his gun
slid downward striking the hammer OH
the sled and discharging the guns load
into his bowels. This was about 4:30
last evening and he lived till 7:15. He
was single man, living with his father
four miles north of Anita. DR.. Miller
was called, but there was little that
could be done. The body was taken
today to his home for burial.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Audubon
county, Iowa, will let the contract of
County Physician for the year 1899 at
the regular January session Of 1899.
that there will be selected one physi-
clan for the south half of the county
and one for the north half of the
county. That l will receive sealed
bids for same. and that all such bids
must be filed in my office on or before
January A, 1899.
Dated at Audubon, Iowa, December
%, 1898.
THOs. LoHNER,
County Auditor
BY A. Z. BEAsoN,
Deputy. 51-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
GEO. E. KELLOGG, Agent.

Harry Sampson and Lou Roberts, of
Viola township, came home from Cornell
College last week and are spending their
holiday vacation at home. They report
that they like Cornell very much. There
are over five hundred students in attend
ance this year. The endowment of the
college is becoming large and the advan-
tages afforded students are correspond
ly increasing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Saturday morning at about 9 o'clock
the fire department was called out to
extinguish fire which had broken out
around the chimney of the house occu-
pied by Mrs. Williams north of Benton's
livery barn. Before the firemen reached
the building Theodore Morrow who was
at the Burnside grain Office had called
some men and they carried water in
buckets and put it out. The chimney
was defective.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
Christmas Dinner.

Landlord Thomas OF the Park hotel
will serve the following menu on Christ
mas day:
Cream OF Oyster.
Celery.
Queen Olives. Plccalil II
Mackinaw Trout, a la Maitre d Hotel.
Boiled Cincinnati Ham.
Prime Beef, au pas.
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
Goose with Baked Apple.
Roman Punch.
Domestic Duck, Celery Dressing.
Saint OF Rabbit.
Royal Fruit Charlotte.
Chicken Salad.
Mashed Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes
Lima Beans Sweet Corn.
Stewed Squash.
Hot Mince Pie. Apple Pie. Pumpkin Pie.
English Plum Pudding. Hard sauce.
Cream Cheese.
Pineapple Ice Cream. Assorted Cake.
Fruit. Mixed Nuts.
Tea. Coffee. Chocolate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Mrs. DR.. Lass returned to her home
in Rodney Monday evening after a few
days visit here with her parents, Mr..
M. d. Bailey and wife.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Mr.. Sabin and his son-in-law, Charlie
Ohm, departed Tuesday for two or
three weeks trip through Missouri and
Kansas. They expect to eat Christmas
dinner with Mr.. Sabin's daughter who
resides in Missouri. Charlie is thinking
of locating there in the spring.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
The Spinsters.

When the curtain rose upon the "Old
Maids Convention" last Tuesday even
Ing we felt as ii the burdens Of the last
thirty years had dropped from our
shoulders and we had been spirited
back To the days OF our grandmotllers.
Such an array Of modern loneliness
guwaed in the various styles that have
prevailed in the last half century we
never had looked upon before. The
waterfall, the olden shawls and boane.s
the princess, the bloomers, the tel back,
the polonaise, the over-skirt, the hoops,
the long basque, the trimmed Skin all
were there in ali their variations; and
with the help ct ancient hai,dressing
AID millinery and wrinkles and moles
and bird cages and carpet sacks" aud
poodle dogs and squeaky voices it is
little wonder that men in the audience
were asking who their wives were
Surely Audubon attics have been COM
PEELED to give up their dead.
The play purported to he session of
ii society of old maids organized to
forward their matrimonial interests
Tue matrimonial market reports were
read TO the amusement of all. The
project of emigrating to Manila where
men were said to be plenty and woman
few, was introduced and discussed
briuging out fine points of irony and
burlesque. The mannish maid in
boomers and the painfully modest
SISTER engaged in u debate as to the
best style OF appearl tor the journey.
The club song was sung with heart
rending effect.
French Professor WAS introduced
with II renovati,g machine which he
declared would change the old and us ~
into the young and b ,autiful and woull.
also add unto them accomplishments.
| Tue sorriest OF them all was allowed to
SO first with her dog, and came out
blooming and beautiful with u string OF
bologna e? on her arm. Then Others
followed each coming out r-juyeuated
To delight the convention with the
accomplishment asked for. Finally
the fat woman went H. Omuous
sounds issued from the machine 10 the
utter distratraction OF the professor
the machine flew to pieces, and shoes
overshoes, hair, teeth, etc., rained out
before the Mortified spinsters.
The play was given for the benefit OF
the library and the ladies acquitted
themselves WELL
Below we give u list of the names OF
those taking part.
Experience Submit Wells [presidentl- -....--.
Mrs. II. M. Lee,
Bovilla Abigail Hobbs secretary ---.--.-..
Mrs. WV Smith
Cynthia Priscilla Jones treasurer. -.--.
Mrs $. ID. Thayel
Jerusha Matilda Sprggins. .-.---...-..----....
Mrs. f. ID. Blackmar
Mrs. Z. s. Van Gorde
Portia Alivia Bennett. Mrs. j. Ware
Violet Ann Ruggles Mrs l.. ID. Phelps
| hditHd IsNiId DidtneIS-------- MIS- Il. y. Wdtt
Penelope Gertrude Doolittle- Mrs. ID. c. Mot
Anastasla Melissa Higgins. Mrs. f. Buthwe,
Cleopatra Belle Brown. --- Mrs. j. McKarahal
Betsy B0bbett Mrs. j. II. Russell
Patience Desire Mann ------ Mrs. q. II. Jone
Sophronia Araminta Long. Mrs. w. II. Cowle
Rachael Kebecca short Mrs. G. A. Marlil
Frances Lucretia Goodbope 800 Mrs. l.. Ripple
Eva Ann Vantassle--
Absent to entertain widower
Deborah Ruth Sharp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

A complete line of Sterling Silver
Novelties has been received at Cowels'.
It's easy to suit yourself, your pocket
and your friend for Christmas from such
an array. All cheap, all good and all
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Mrs. w. F. Howe, who has been visit
ing here with her parents, E. Baxter and
wife, for the past few days returned to
her home in Rolfe Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Sheriff Jones came in yesterday with
Mrs. Hardinger and daughter, of Pierce,
Nebr., who were wanted here as witnesses
in the Cunningham-Hepp case. Mrs.
Hardinger is sister of Mrs. Heibel, of
this place,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Mrs. Wadsworth, of Grinnell, and Miss
Belle Burnside, who is attending school
in Davenport, came in Monday to visit
through the holidays with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Burnside.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22
Advertised Letters.

For the week ending Dec. "a, 1898
the following letters remain unclaimed
in the Audubon postoffice:
w. Q. Luccock, +. M. Irving, Frank
Irwin two, Mrs. VIM. Anderson.
G. b. RUSSELL, p. M.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

Chas. Isham came in last Saturday
from Chicago to look after his building
on Broadway that was partially de-
stroyed by fire short time ago. 1t is
reported that he will not repair the
building but will have it removed and
build brick building in it's place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-12-22

O'Connell has a splendidly selected
stock of silverware for the holiday trade.
He has many novelties as well as the
Sterling silverware and imported china
wara