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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
COUNTY BONDS SOLD.
WENT TO BANK OF WELDON AT 1917.

In pursuance to advertisement the
county commissioners of Halifax coun-
ty Tuesday opened bids fer county
| bonds to the amount of fifteen thous-
and dollars whose issue was authorized
by an act of the last General Assembly
The bids as opened were as follows
l. NJ. Hoffman & Bro, OF Scotland
Neck, for So, 900 at 1921.
2. R. 7. & r. L. Gray, of Raleigh,
for the entire $4,000 at 1911.
3. Seasongood & Mayors, OF Cincin-
natl, for the entire amount at IO7 53-1OO
4. Scotland Neck Bank for the en-
tire amount at 1853.
5. Dennison & Pryor, of Cleveland,
O., for the entire amount at LOT 5l-1OO.
6. w. J. Hayes & Son, Cleveland, o.,
for the entire amount at 1Q2 S4.1OO.
7. New First National Bank, Colum-
bus, Ohio, for the entire amount at
1O5 $500.
.. N. b. JOsey, OF Scotland Neck, Tor
entire amount at 1O54.
8. Bank of Weldon, for the entire
amount at 1O74.
10. Duke M. Farson, Chicago, for
entire amount at los 6-lOO. =
II. w. A. Dunn, of Scotland Neck,
for entire amount at 1O3.
The bids by the Raleigh, Chicago,
Cleveland and Columbus bidders were
made on condition that the bidders be
furnished with certified transcript of
the act authorizing the issue of the
bonds. their legality, ETC., and one bid
der specified that the bonds should be
Autographed. These conditions would
have put the county at considerable
cost, and the Bank OF Weldon having
made the highest unconditional bid.
the commissioners awarded it the bonds.
It will be gratifying to the people of
the county generally that the bonds
were bought by one of our home in
situations.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
Patterson Textile Company.

On June 3rd Secretary OF State Cyrus
Thompson granted articles of incorpo-
ration to Gustavus Millhiser, Clarence
Millhiser and Samuel L. Patterson, un-
der the name of the Patterson Textile
Co. This is the new company that
will erect silk mill at Roanoke Rap
ids. They are gentlemen of means,
Mess. Millhiser, of Richmond, and Mr..
Patterson, OF Baltimore.
The articles of agreement have been
duly recorded in Halifax, and Halifax
county is fortunate In having these
gentlemen invest their capital here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
Banquet at Male Academy.

Prof. D. M. Prince gave most de-
lightful entertainment Tuesday night
at the Male Academy. 1t was the final
entertainment OF the session, and tie
banquet given to the students OF this
session and the old students as we'll,
was most bountiful, tasteful and quite
enjoyable. About seyentyfve persons
were present, including the young men
and boys and the girls they had in
yited, and iii present had a most de-
Iigbttul time and went away thanking
M. and Mrs. Prince for the evenings
pleasure.
Alta Joint sneeting OF the Alamedan
and Col0matbean literary socities Of
The school Wednesday the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted !:
Resolved That we, the members OF
he AIanedan and CoIomathean socie-
ties, desire to express oNr thanks to
Professor and Mrs. D. N. Prince for the
pleasant entertainment given to all the
old and neW students Of Vine Hill Male
Academy on the evening of june 9th.
ALAMEDAN. COLOMATHEAN.
w. H. NEWELL. r. III. PRITCHARD.
A. w. NORWOOD. IT. JOHNSON.
c.. H. PRINCE. G.. J. SHIELDS.
d. STERN. G.. HI. HERRING.
Committee. Committee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
Superior Cour. This Week.

Superior court IS in session this
week. Judge Hoke is presiding. It
will probably take all the week to clear
the docket.
Judge Hoke is known throughout
North Carolina as one of the ablest,
and many regard him the ablest, judge
on the bench. He is quick and ready
in all his rulings and it is a pleasure
both to attorneys and suitors to try
causes before him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
BrinkleyvllIe 5. s. Convention.

The 18th convention Of the B1inllley
vile Township S. S. Association VIII be
held at Bethesda on l4tb OF June,
opening at 10 81. m.
A full delegation from al lie seloo $
IN the township IS OF vital importance
to our association ana to tie S. 3. work
in the township. Members and friends
of the S. S. from adjoining townships
are cordially invited to attend and par
tlcipate. Motto: "More OF Christ IN
me to Save the Souls Nearest Me-"
Subjects for discussion
/. How and for what to raise Mon
ey in sunday-sciooI. Conference
of teachers.
9. The Sunday-school lesson Tor
June Is.
3. Home Department, Manner, Oh
ject aud Benefits.
4. Reading selections.
5. Temperance.
6. Sunday observance.
Z. Spiritual element in the Sunday
school.
8. Department in the Sanctuary.
8. Information Oil the Sunday
school Lille and Work.
10. How to make the Sunday-scl DOL
Attractive and Profitable.
IL. What is my Duty in Sunday
school as Superinte ndent, Teache r
and Scholar?
IL. Punctual Attendance, Imports
ance and how to Secure It.
IL. Sunday school Literature. what
and How to Use It.
Songs interspersed through the SCI
vice. Dinner furnished to visitors
Others will bring along their lunches.
J. E. HUNTER,
Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
About "Long john"

Our readers will appreciate the cut
and short sketch OF s'Long John" Viii
liams given on the first page of this
issue. So often the incident there
mentioned has been referred to we
thought our readers would like to see
how the man looks who ordered Gen.
Lee to the rear; and we had the cut
made especially for THE COMMON
WEALTH. Many an old veteran will
he glad to clip the short sketch OF
Long John" and put away his picture
as a Keep sake for life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
OUT OF MAY INTO JUNE.

here on visit Saturday.
Mr.. Alex. Neal came home a few
days ago from the University.
Mrs. r. V. Smith and sister came
over from Tarboro yesterday.
Mr.. w. H. White went to Whining
ton Tuesday ON a business trip.
Mr.. w. D. Tillery, of Roanoke Rap
ids, was here On visit last week.
Mr.. J. e. Hancock went to Williams
ton on business trip last week
Mrs. r. e. Hancock left Monday fol
Durham, where she has gone on a visit
Mr.. w. T. Shaw, of Weldon, was
here Tuesday night to see his home
people.
Mess. Mamie and Gussie Hoffman
returned from Horner's school at Ok.
ford last week.
Mr.. J. III. Sherrod, of Hamilton, was
here Monday. His many friends were
glad to sec him.
Rev. o. Ryder left Monday for Dur
ham where he has gone to attend Trim
lty College commencement.
Mr.. n. Biggs went to Richmond
Tuesday on business trip. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Biggs.
Mr.. w. T. Lawrence, OF Norfolk, was
here last week shaking hands with his
friends, who were quite glad to see him.
DR.. R. M. Johnson a lew days ago
returned from trip to Savannah, Ga,
where he went to be present at the sale
of some government stock.
Miss lone Dunn, who has been in
school in Normal college at Greensboro,
has been home some days. Her friends
were glad to welcome her.
Rey. r. 7. Vann went to franklin
Va, last Sunday where he preached
the sermon before the Franklin Fe-
male Seminary, of which Miss Eunice
Mcdowell is principal.
Mr.. w. T. Lee and family went to
Greenville a few days ago. Mr.. Lee
has been salesman for Mess. nj. HoE
man & Bro. since last Septem Der, but
recently his health has failed and he
has gone home to rest. The COMMON
WEALTH hopes he will soon be well
enough to return.
Mr.. John 3. Gray returned from
West Point, Miss, last Saturday. He
left Scotland Neck in January, went
to New Mexico and remained some
time and has since been in school al
West Point Business College. He YVES
accompanied home by Mrs. A. a. An
drews and little son who have come or
a visit to Mr.. Andrews relatives. Mr.
Andrews, one of the principals Of West
Point Business College, will himsei
come to his old home on visit to his
relatives in about two weeks.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Cham berlain's Pain-Balm a trial. It
will not cost you a cent if it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
i'll one third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, frost
bites, qulnsey, pains in the side and
cbest, glandular and other swellings are
quickly cured by applying it. Every
bottle guaranteed. Price, 25 and so
cents. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
AGENTS WANTED FOR 9TH

AGENTS WANTED FOR "THE
LEE AND Achievements OF Admiral
Dewey" the worlds greatest naval hero,
By Murat Halstead, the lifelong friend
and adpoirer of the nations idol. Big
oesg and best book; over 5uO pages,
8xIO inches nearly 100 pages halftone
Illustrations. Only $3.50. Enormous
demand. Big commissions. Outfit
free. Chance OF a lifetime. Write
Quick. The Dominion Company, Ord
Floor Caxton BLDG, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
Revising the Jury List.

The county commissioners are re-
vising the Jury list this week and a
tedious job it is. They are selecting
about 100 names from each township
This IS good service to the county, as
no doubt there have been names IN the
Jury box for some time that ought to
be ont.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
A Pleasing Entertainment.

There will be an entertainment IN
Temperance Hall on Thursday evening,
June 18th, Tor the benefit OF Scotland
Neck Atheletic Association"
The entertainment will consist OF
reeitatlons, tableaux, music, etc. All
who go may expect an evening OF pleas
IRE and profit. Tickets will be On SAFE
at e. 7. Whitehead & Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
Enfield Stemmery.

Letters patent have been granted for
stemmery at Enfield. The following
are the incorporates
G. V. Boyd, G. B. Curtis, J III. Lewis,
W. III. Mcdonald, c.. E. McGwigan, II.
J. Burwell, J. w. Cole, A. S. Har-
rison,sF. ". Gregory and R. J. Corbett.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
At 2. c.. Josey's.

Another big lot Of that 1Cc. India
Linen. Dent fail to see it.
Z. C. JosEY & Co.
4 beautiful line OF Fans. Very
cheap. r. G.. JosEy & Co.
Piques-white and rrinted-latest
styles. Il. G. JosEY &. Co.
Shoes for everybody and at all prices.
&c. J0sEY & Co.
Gents, we have just received a good
line OF tim Goats and Vests Tor SUM-
hnef wear at exceptionally low prices
r.. c.. JosEY & Co.
White Mountain and Arctic Ice
Cream Freezers.
r. C. JosEY & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08

Clearing Sale OF Slippers and Low
Cut 5hoes-See N. B. JOSEY.
Don't Forget to leaye Your Order
Tor Tobacco Flues. Y. B. JCSEY.
Sec Our Wash goods-for Summer
Wear. n. B. JOSEY.
Up-.0-date Gents Collars at
II. B. JOSEY'S
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-08
PANT.

Paint.
We have just received full as
sortlnent OF Star Brand ready mixed
PAINT. See us before you buy.
r. G. JOSEY e co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07

has prevailed among the hackers Of the
Columbia. Those who have most close
~ watched every movement of the
two yachts are firm in the belief that
there is little to choose between them
in n drift and when il is remembered
that the Shamrock people have never
asserted that she was Il drifter it can
readily be understood shat there is
reason for the rise in Shamrock stock
THE INDICATIONS.
1t now looks as though the first race
to a finish would come IN a good stiff
trecZe m
AT shutdown the wind was blowing
hard from the north. The weather vas
clearing and there We're good signs OF
pretty hard EnrthwesteI in the morn
ing. If it comes the world will see the
greatest struggle for yachting suprem-
acy in the history Of lnterna tisnal rae
iEg. ..a
The observer at Galilee. n. j.. tonight
reports: The wind tonight is north,
northwest, with a heavy sea running.
The indications are that there will be
Il fresh wind at the commencement Of
the race tomorrow. also a heavy sea.
hut that the sea will go down as the
race proceeds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
YACHTS PROSPECTS BRIGHT
cor favorable Winds and @ rod Sea To.
day. Weather Tpdicat ooa,
(By TELEGRAM nh


VIEW YORK, Oct. 6.-This has been
day Of rest on board the interna
tlonal racers. The Columbia was towe6
from Sandy Hook to Bay Ridge to get
out OF any danger from the northeast
er. The Shamrock remained at her
anchorage at the Hook. her people
willing to take the chances. The wind
blew up pretty fresh about O'Clock.
put there was nothing to threaten
harm to yacht so we'll protected by
tenders and tugs, to say nothing OF the
powerful Erin
BOTH CONFIDENT.
The feeling on both sides is one Of
coincidence. Mr.. Tselin thinks he will
win. Sir Thomas Upton has 4 nice
little corner in the Erin all ready for
the cup. The public is in doubt. and it
must be said that there is a feeling or
indecision among expert yachtsmen.
The two days Of drifting have fur
nlshed almost nothing en- which to
base opinion They have, however.
seemed to- strengthen the belief that
the Shamrock is a Thoroughly danger.
Gus proposition. This is now a well
srounced opinion. and If the two days
Of light airs have done anything they
have shaken that confident feeling that
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
MILLION; FOR NAVAL WORKS.
Estimate for Ho1fo'k Yards Ne. d. Mex.
Year IL p ,343,OOO.
CBy Telegraph)

WASHINGTON. Cc1. s-Acting Sec
rotary Allen has prepared a full state
nent Of estimates, which will be sub
mltted to Congress for the maintenance
OF the naval establishments for the next
fiscal year These amount to S73O45, 1873.
which is an increase over the appro-
prlations for the current year of 1924
a3'.lS7. Included in the increase for
the next year are appropriations OF
Sl2,26S.4I4 for public works and navy
yards and stations. There is also an
estimate Of so,c21 900 for the new naval
academy. .
The item for the increase CT the navy,
including armor. guns and machinery
is S22 9S3, 1901. The estimate for the
Iureau OF construction and repair is
Increased over the cur, ent appropria
ton about $4,000, 900: for steam en-
gineering, s1,00o,0O0, for pay of the navy
about 100000, While the estimates for
ordnance are decreased about $500, 900.
The estimate for the Norfolk navy
yard is $1,349OO0.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
Instead, j. Bull Seems to be
Looking for a Loophole.
BOERS MORE AGGRESSIVE
kafsir Miners ri. cted f. ON tho Rand to
Avoid Danger ol a Collision With
Whites in the Event of War.
Situation Unchanged.
(ltN rclegrllllll

LONDON. oct 6.--All the reliable in
tel'igrnce from South Africa points to
a continuance OF the existing situation
for some tim: as both sides are appar-
emily dit1ident about commencing an at
tack. although from the dispatches re-
celFeu here, it seems as if every move
nient Of a patrol and every cloud Of
dust raised by a herd of cattle were
turned into a general advance OF both
armies.
The delay is all to the good, inasmuch
as 1t gives time for further negotia-
tons: and todaNs indications apparent
" show Willingness on the part Of the
British government to continue to
utilize diplomacy.
LOOKING FOR A LOOPHOLE.
a We'll defined conviction is prevalent
that the foreign office is trying to dis
cover way out of the impasse which
mas been created by admitted mistakes
ana mlscalculatons; and it is evident
mat peace advocates and peace coun-
sells are gaining ground. However Mr..
Chamberlain's refusal to seize the
chancc given him by the petition OF So
members of the Cape House Of Assem-
bly, to point out, in his reply. that the
Boers still have an opportunity OF ac-
ceptlng Great BritainS previous offer
as long as her new proposals remain in
allegiance.
While the distaste for war evidently
increases in Great Britain. dispatches
from the scene OF possible hostilities
grow more and more lurid ~
FRICTION IN THE ARMY.
AdVlces from Pretoria describe the
! iransvaal organs as crying for impos-
| sihle terms and President Kruger as
referring to the prospective struggle as
a means Of setting the republic totally
free OF England"
The dispatches from Cape Town Of
doubtful authenticity. allege that the
t,oer organization in the field is already
breaking down and that friction is de-
veloplng between the artillery. who are
does.
IN connection with the runors that
queen Victoria is likely to intervene 10
l:reNent war. curious story is publish
sc this morning by the Vienna Estra-
olatt, winch alleges that Her Majesty
intends TO ahdicate in the event OF an
nu,hreak of hostilities. declaring that
- mas TINS information from an excel
lent source
The statement unfayoral,,v ,cf,,+..,
the Vienna hourse
ne British foreign office. when
SHOWN the Vienna story, declared il
'supremely ridiculous" and ..n+.a,L.
hascless'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
BRYAN VISITS CANTON.
Speaks to an Imuena- Audience in the
Public Square.

CANTON. O.. Oct. G.-Col W. J..
Bryan visited the Canton street fair
today and delivered an address on the
public square to an immense audi
ence.
He paid his respects % the trusts.
which he said had in the main grown
VI within the last few years as the
result OF Republican legislation. He
did not agree With Mark Hanna. who
said Colonel Bryan. recently said ar
ter returning from England, that the
English SYSTEM of government was as
good If not better thar the American
system ..o.
The war in the Philippines. he said.
was a war of conquest and not one in
the interest of a republican govern
inent. H0 4.a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
INVITED TO ATT,ANr,

\ delegation of citizens from Allan
ia arrived here tonight and tomorrow
morning will formally invite A dmi1-ai
1'eWey and Lieutenant Rrunby to a
reception the city seeks to give them
at any date the two will name. The
party is headed by the mayor. Judge
Woodward. Lieutenant BruTnby was
Eorn within twenty miles Of Atlanta
and lived in the George, capital many
years. A handsome sword viii be pre-
sented by the Georgans to the flag
lieutenant, and they are anxious that
the admiral shall come with him.
While the date is left to the convent
ence of the two. it is likely to lie some
time this month
The admiral will leave Washington
or Manday next, according to program.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
WEATHER REPORTS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.--At 10 o'clock
tonight reports were received from Bay
Ridge. Long Island. to the effect that
the wind is nodera ting. @
The Columbia at that time was rid
ing safely at anchor off Bay Ridge.
At 10 o'clock tonight the following
dispatch was received from Sandy
Hook: " Mm.@
Wind still from the north and blow
ing at the rate of thirtytwo miles an
hour. The skies are clear. There has
been no change in the position Of the
Shamrock, the Erin or the tender.
Everything appears all right from the
observatory. nn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
"I1ID" LEyIGNE KNoCKED our.
Ex- Champion Light Weight Badly Whip
ped by McFadn~n. @ H."
(By Telegraph.)


" NEW YORK. Oct 6.-George McFad
den, Of this city. knocked out George
(KidD Lavigne. eN-light weight cham
pion of the world. in the nineteenth
round before the New Broadway Ath-
letic Club tonight They met at 1873
pounds and put up a fight which was
as sensational as it was prolific Of hard
hitting and clever ring work. McFad-
den's blocking of the Kids rushes and
leads was phenomenal, ard towards
the end of bout he had the Kid very
rev and sore. a the opening Lavigne
was the favorite, but after the twelfth
round odds OF 100 to so were freely Of
fered Oh McFadien. ..
Iavigne was Well battered and sew
eral minutes elapsed before he realized
What had happened to him. McFad-
den left the ring virtually without
mark
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
Killed while Returning rom prxver
(By TELEGRAPH. )

----- Wy Z eIe6I dP1i.J ---------- ------
JACKSONVILLE FLA Oct G.
While Mr.. James J. Evans and his rs
year old daughter were returning
from prayer meeting at Lakeland on
Thursday night they were run over
by an engine on the Savannah. Flor
ida and Western Railroad. Mr. Evans
body was cut in two. Miss Evans legs
were severed above an below the knee
and her skull fractured. She died fram
her injuries early this morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
DE OF MRS. HENLEY.
Wife of F"rms r Mayor of william. burr is
M More.
Especial to the Daily Press.)

Especial to the Daily Press.)
WILLIAMSBURG. Oct; 6--Mrs Re-
hec2a Henley, wife Of ex- Mayor Leon
ard Henley, died at ner residence on
Main street this morning al $3.50 o'clock
after an illness Of several weeks
Mrs. Henley was in her list year. She
was a Miss Cook and came of an OLD
and distinguished family. She was a
lady OF estima BILE christian character
and greatly beloved. @
The funeral takes place tomorrow at
y o'clock and the services will be con
Quoted by Rev. w. j. King, pastor OF
the PRESBYTERIAN church. The inter-
nent Will be in Cedar Grove cemetery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
CANNOT ACCEPT O.RErpNE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 6-,rhe State
department. has received from the
STATE secretary Of the Transvaal repub-
~. &c i.n''ncation that it has appointed 10
:" Washington General James r. O'Rairna
and asking if he would be recognized
ny our government. Acting Secretary
Hiil. IN ccrly. has cabled the state SEQ.
retary that the rules Of the United
ti la.ss government forbid the recep-
,lon OF an American citizen as the din
!onahc representative Of a foreign GOV
eminent. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
SHOT AND KILLED HIS rArHHR.
Tragedy Grew Ont Of Du ariel Between DR..
Lee aud HIS Ann.

CHARLESTON. $. O., ct. s.-News
has just been received OF a terrible
tragedy at Lydia, Darlington county
yesterday afternoon DR.. Maxey Lee,
& prominent physician 50 years of age,
shot and fatally wounded his own
father, DR.. H. J. Lee.
The shooting seems to have been the
result of the father rebuking the son
for some angry words spoken to the
housekeeper. The two doctors live
and practice together. The younger
was in Darlington yesterday drinking
and that may account for the tragedy.
The Lee family is one of the most
prominent in the county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
COTTON GOODS WILL oosr MORE.
spsnners' Association Has Decided to Aa-
vance Prices.
CBY TeIegranhl

CHARLOTTE, N. G., Oct. 6.-The
southern Cotton spinners' Association
met mere tonight in a called meeting.
Dr.. j. II. McAden. president OF the
association. was in the chair, and Sec
rotary g. B. Hiss at the table. The
object of the meetings vas to advance
prices. The advance in cotton makes
this more imperative, the mill men say.
me matter was, it will ie remembered,
taken up at the Philadelphia meeting.
Tonight's meeting was a continuation
of the Philadelphia meeting and dis
cussion. AT 10 o'clock the meeting ad-
jcurned until tomorrow morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-07
FOUGHr TO A DRAW.
NJ cCoy and ChoynAki Give Six Round Eek
hibition In Chicago.
GRy TeleSrapn.)

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CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-kld Mccoy and
Joe Choynski fought six rounds before
the Fore Dearborn Athletic Club to-
night. Both men had agreed to a draw
in case they were on their feet at the
end of the sixth round, that was the
decision, as both were not only on their
feet. but comparatively fresh Mccoy,
however, clearly outpointed the Cali
fornian. and scored tha only knock
down Of the fight, putting Joe to the
boards With a left hook to the mouth
in the third round The Kid made d
careful fight of it. He took no chances
whatever. contenting himself, as rule,
With jabbing with his left.
Many Of Choynskis blows fell short.