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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-03
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Tie Standard Railroad Of america. Pro-
tected throughout by Block Signals
and Lnteylocking Switches.
IN EFFECT OCTOBER A. 1898.

Trains LeGve Mount Holly as JoILot0s:
FOR Philadelphia, $50. 500. SOB, 40. 7,49
s.56 s.l5. l22 A. NJ. 1855 2.33. (340 Saturday
On Sundays, SIS A. M. II Ia.os. sis, s5orM.
For Pemberton, 7.36. 9.26, A. M, Las. 3 81. AT
For Bordentown, Trenton and New York, $50.
74s s.ls, IO.l5, ll.05. M, 1890, 800. 34O 447
On Sundays, 1000 A. M, POS. sos Pm.
For East Burlington, $50, 725 7.49. s.22, $50.
9ls 1918. ll.o5 4. M. 1885, 800, $40, AL, $40,
$685. 6.26. 7.26. S.45. 1000 P. N.
On Sundays 7.25, $50. 1910 A. NJ, 90, 2O5, 20.
3l5, s.4, 40. 500. OBS, sos, 645, 7.i5. s15,
800 P. M.
For Lewistown. Columbus. Kinkora. ETC.,
Las, 1882 P. M.
On Sundays, sos P. M.
For LumDertOn, Medford, Marion ana Had
donheld. 9.35 A. N.
For xincentown, 1875, 06 P. M
For Toms River, 9:26, A. NJ, AL, P. M
For Tuckerton, Beach Haven and Barnegat
City, 9.26 A. NJ, All Pm.
For Asbury Park and Long Branch. 926, A. NJ,
Trains leave for Mount Holly as JoEto,0s:
From PHILADELPHIA. $50, $50. $40, 1900, ll.2O,
1910, A. M, q 80, Saturdays only, 23O, 400,
4.30, $40, 6.l0. $780, 800, 1880. ll.45 Pm.
On sundays, 9.l5 A. M, LOO, 800, l03OP: M
From New York. via Trenton and burlington,
500, o. 80, A. M, LOO. 10. 400, 800. 500. P. M.
On Sundays. 1000 A. NJ, 7.00P.M:
From Trenton, 6.45, 7.4O 9.25. lib A. M, 2.h5
3.42, ia 80, 100, 9.55 P. NJ.
On Sundays, $40. IL so, A. M. 4.O5, 9.Os, Pm.
From East Burlington, 100. 1853, s.26, s.4S, ~
1905, l045 las 4. M. LOS. $50, 4.lo. 6l6 55S,
$50, 100, 7.50, 30, 1870 p
On Sundays, 500, 800, 1870, A. NJ, 1890, 235,
305, 345 4.30, 4.55, $780, 800, $50, TO, 745, 845
lO.0OP.M
From Toms River, 7.4s A. M, 4.O2, P.
From Aspury Park, 2.20P Pm.
From Medford, ll55 A..
From Long Branch, LOO P.M
From Pemberton, (north) 6.3s, 7.2S, s.33. 855.
A. NJ, 1871, 4.07. $40 p. M.
On Sundays, $50 A. M, 80 P. NJ.
From Pemberton (south), 1856 A. M, 4.44 P. M.
From Vincentown, $50 A. M, l.42P.M
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15


AZ tho deal by which Samoa u dis
pofed of o. more closely considered IL
becomes evident that the Arrangement
made cannot but be satisfactory 10 the
three powers interested. Ocrmnnya
only possession In that region IL the
Friendly islands south u Samoa and
the exclusive possession " part N this
group ls OF Importance 10 power that
Inspires 60 influence In the eastern Asii.
as Germany does.
Great Britain. on the other hand has
enough posrcaai1na In the Pacific, on
her route 90 Australia 10 md harbor
within easy reach almost anywhere. 10
her thc samoa sroup wat Of no pnrticu-
Tar valur. The concessions Germany
has made. relative 10 certain rights Ia
Zanzibar ana q, the boundary aetiie-
mont in Africa la o. more present mo-
mont 60 the British Empire than the
samoan Islands.
A. Cor the United State, rutula is
ali that aecms 90 be desired, and the
control over that island granted, no
trouble viii be- raised about the dlrposi-
ZION Of the rest Of the group.
Tho unanlmity with which the deal
o. favomhly commented on iu this
country De- one OF the features of o.
Thare o. mo- evidence that the samoaua
Themselves were fret consulted ON the
question as 10 what 20 do with thelr
country set there o. no demand, 90 for
that our government refuse 10 accept
Tutuua. or that war be- declared against
Germany and Great Britain, 90 prevent
them from diuposing ~ the group until
"tho consent Of the governed cnn
be- obtained Even anti.cxpinalonuia
accept thc situation with Stole calm.
ana express rratlncation 90 the settle
mon, hy peaceful means OF an Intricate
question.
There viii now be- American rule In
part 81 the group and German guyctn-
mcut in another part. " should BE- pos
rlblo to give TO the world % demouatfa-
tion " the cxccnpnclss ~ our lnstltu-
tons. a. compared with those of other
countries, under conditions never be-
.1ru prevailing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15


Der Stern d. monthly periodic
oni. now published nc ilamhurg. Tor che
benefit ~ the German mission and Tor
circulation in continental Euronc. u
hna number OF snbroribcrs In Utah,
II b worthy u thoir support. with the
oponlhE Of tho now year numbar of
improvements win b. inlugufated ana
II IL expected that the circulation Of
the periodical viii be greatly Increased.
Elder Arnold " sohulthcHs D. in charge
Of the mission and Of Der Stern. and
hls numerous friends In these parts
recognize hiH ability 90 shine Ia both
directions. The pcscrot News hopos
that the German Star viii continue 60
shed Increasing llEht IN the eastern
hemisphere, aud that members Of the
Church everywhere who speak che
German language will aid. by aubacrlb.
ing for that paper, Ia spreading abroad
thc principles OF eternal truth among
the German speaking people We hops
IT, influence ana prosperity viii be
greatly Increased during the oomlug
year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15
a CHANGE COMING.

our exchanges sun have leading
articles in reference 60 tho Congress-
man from utnh. We notice, however.
change 10 some extent IN the general
tenor OF their ramnrks. There seems
10 De n tendency 90 more temperate
discussion of the subject and Greater
Willingness than has heretofore been
manifested 10 look at Il on both sides.
However one very important point IN
the discussion has not yet been made
clear TO our contemporaries east aud
west that IN, the fact that the clec-
tion OF Mr. 49, H. Roberts 10 Cougresn
WAS tho work OF the Dcmocuuc party
Of Utah ana not In any sense OF the
"Mormon' Church.
Several newspapers now admit that
there II no legal method by which the
gentleman can be denied tho seat 10
which he has been regularly elected by
large majority OF the citizens VI this
State, and they virtually acknowipdge
that n he should be expelled It will be-
by an arbitrary exercise of power. aud
10 satisfy the olamor of excited rrllr.
ious people throughout the country.
Yet those papers think that action
should take place. "ro teach tho Nor
mons a lesson" "und uB o. ruido Co
them hereafter Co respect the moral
sentiment of thu country In their se-
lection Of their representatives" Tho
words last quoted aro from tho san
Francisco Chronicle but thov convey
the oplnlon Of other public Journals.
The pcseret News has published rec
peatcdly the facts IN the ease, aud ia
encouraged now 60 repeat them be-
cause OF the changed dlspoiiu0n of 10.
rucntInl papers already alluded 10.
There should be no occasion 10 offer
evidence that tho Mormon" Church
took no part In tho nomination or clco-
ton VI tho Democratic candidate. be-
cause nothing reliable or iu tho way OF
proof hga been presented 90 show TINT
tho church Wss actively iutpreatol lu
The matter 10 should not be- necessary
10 attempt io prove o. negative. but uu
the circumstances attending the nomi-
milton and election or Mr. Roberts gl
% show, conclufIvcly that tho charrp
OF Church control or Influence ln hla
election Do utterly mounlloa and ao-
tualy absurd.
IL " Wen known ln Utah that %. II.
Rohori8 WAS nominated by tho Demo-
cratic party In state convention of dele.
gates from cyary county. that he
was chosen ou the nut ballot. that no
Naa selected because ho was consid-
"a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15
THs SETTLES n.

Tho Chicago Tribune has taken the
trouble OF writing 90 Professor W. H
NJ Christie director of the royal 1bacr-
vatory at Greenwich, Cor Information aa
To tho question whom tho uoxt century
actually hcgins Tho uply received Do
as followa;
I'm reply to your Inquiry. { beg 90
INFORM you that thn twentieth century
hrgln7 on january I. iHUl. ~ has boon
renruly Hgrrei Go con tho hrst year
gi tho Christian DW Ammo Domini 1. not
r. ID %, Mi consequently the second
century begins with a. ID, iOi. l0u years
Niigr the beginning nf tho nrst year
And Ho uu flr the succeeding centuries.
The question was fully discussed md the
century dinner 90 Glasgow on April i5.
DIV when tho Lord Dean of tho duild.
nttnr quoting various uuth1rtics gave
hia decision aH nrhitCr that tho nine.
tceuth century ana NOT commence an
january I. 1907, An account of this
mrcting wee printed for private clrOu-
lutlou aI the time
There could have been no controversy
on this point but Cor the erroneous con.
clusion that because 1883 belongs 90 the
nInotconih contup, therefore 1900 must
como under the tWontloth. the change
commencing with the change of ngure1
from is 20 10. hut momonrs retloc.
ton win convince anyone Tint. oa IL
takes fully 100 years TO complete the
first ana every subsequent. century.
so il takes 1900 years. and not 1889. 10
complete 10 centuries. There d.. really
no further room for debate on that SELF.
evident nrouoalil0n.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

coufue. 10 the approval OF the United
States aa the other intcruated power.
by this Arrangement the islands ~ Opo-
ia ana saVuii and the adjacent small ia-
lands fall 10 Germany, Tutuila and h.
dependent small Islands 90 the United
States. while Great Hfltnin'H claim TO
the Tonga and Savage Islands is al
lowed BY Germany, which also celoa
Cholscul and San Isabel. the two east
eriy Islands Of the SOLOMON group. TO
Great Britain. This arrangement will
probably be entirely satisfactory 10 the
United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

II u Il true that the United States
has agreed 10 take tho island " Tutuila
and leave Great Britain and Germany
10 divide the rect ~ the Samoan group.
or 90 settle their differences by swap
ping, Il u probably wise solution u
our end ~ the problem. on the island
uf Tutulln O. our naval station ~ parn
fngo. our possession Of this station con-
Htltutcd our only tangible reason for be-
ing Interested IN Samoa at all We
bought Parn Page fairly and paid cash
Tor II, years ago. The Samoan people
like U.S. and our sailors ana traders
sion" we shall live at puac. with It's
native inhabitants, who moreover Will
have n chance 20 get steady work at
the navy yard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15
rARrrrros or SAMOA.


II the plan FOR the partition OF sa-
moa outlined In press dispatches from
London yesterday b carried out, fcr-
We source " llsagreements between
removed Samoa iH rather q small
cherry 10 make three hltcs of. but ID b.
better 20 DO au than to try TO Keep a.
iniuct with three Joint owners. There
have hoen continued dinlcultioa In the
Islands ever rluee the trlpartitc agree
ment was MADE ana these would un-
doubleday continue 30 long as II re-
maluud lu effect.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Bono members of tho church livlne
ot o. distance from any eigln'Eei
branch. deaIr, some Information cone
corninn fact offerings They under
stand iho law 81 uihing. but have not
bo,n informed 10 relation Co tho other
subject
The Laticr-day sainta are Instructed
20 hold fast meeting 10 40 the wards
and branches ~ the church. ON the irst
Sunday 10 every month, Zoo order 90
humble themselves before tho Lord DO
prayer. O. testify of His goodness, TO
confess their faults, 60 pnriakc N The
Sacrament OF the Lori'a supper and
60 Geek Tor divine guidance and bless
eng, They arc alap Co remember ihc
poor and 90 evidence OF that rcmom.
brunco. tn mako nn oncriug Cor the ln.
dissent. which uhaii at least cgunl tho
amount saved by thc individual or fam.
~ by fasting from food. THE ~ Co
b. handed 10 the bishop Of the ward.
or president OF tho branch. or rume
person whom they mny designate. and
a. b. applied FOR tho roiiof of the needy.
in tho ease under consideration. thc
proper way would b. IN the membcra
n the church iu % scattered condition
g. observe The fast and. 70 possible.
meet together for prayer ana worship.
anu npply Co the noaroal branch of the
Church cor Instructions az Co what
shall BE- done with such offerings as
they desire Go make. Thore are al-
ways POOR people within reach who need
help. and fast offerings ore Tor the
Epocial bcncnt of che Lotd'a poor Fast
ing and prayer should b. observed by
an Latlor-day Saints at the time 90.
pointed. whether they arc ln nm organ
Nnd cnndIllnn or ..aIinrnd nhrnad.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

When the samoan trouble was most
acute the Australian press took very
lively interest and betrayed decided
anxiety 20 have Great britain crowd
out Germany. Some OF the more radi-
cal Australians even went 80 far az to
suggest the propricty ~ satisfying the
claims or the United States Ia some
fashion pa that Great Britain would re-
tain entire control. The question now
arises what view VIII the loyal Austral-
inna take OF the British abandonment OF
the group and whether they viii be
pleased to know that the authorities In
London think less OF their wishes In the
matter than OF strengthening out few
African tanglgs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

II these facts are subatantiated b.
official disclosures, this treaty Is a good
one. II VIII relieve this country from
All Joint responsibilities for the govern
mcnt Of the samoan islands. and will
ahfogntc an agreement which has been
the nearcat approach to an "cntnngling
alliance into which the United States
has ever entered. Germany will get
what II has long coveted, and was In
OF the white people there are German.
England gains German friendship at
critical time In her history and loses
nothing. From an points OF View the
new deal Is bcnont to the three ma
lions concerned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

The result OF tho samoan norotln-
lions between Great britain ana Orr.
many has dlnerent termination from
what was anticipated, In that d ~ tho
British rather than the Germans Who
are To retire entirely from tho islands.
Those two powers have made an e--
change " property which is important
only 30 that it effects a more rational
arrangement VI Affairs IN the stricken
samoan group, The United States Will
retain tho largo island ON which the
harbor Of Pago Pago In located. to-
gether with ono or two neighborlng
lslets, and retire absolutely from ali
control Of the rest OF the Eroup. II
England ana Germany are satisfied
with tho ARRANGEMENT. the American
government cannot fail 10 BE-.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

The partition OF the Samoan islands
means. Of course, another annexation OF
territory 10 the United States. Under
the tripnrtitc agreement. the relation Of
the three powers To the islands was that
Of n protectotate. without Sovereignty
ndhcring To any one power. The reln-
ilon VIII now disappear. and the Snmo-
an Islands coming Ia the United States
VIII be a "posseaslon." like Hawaii or
Porto Rico,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Samoa, once an apple of dlscord. calls
now for another and very different hg-
uro Of speech. II ~ uH soothing slrup
20 the nations ana II u amusing to note
itH pleasing effect In every quarter We
feel, ana we think with good reason,
that ln getting pagu-P aEo We take
about everything that is worth having
In the island but liatcn 10 the sclf-con-
Eratulatlunn OF the Germans.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

There IL an omlnoua uncertainty
about the movements u noer armies
uhich raises q doubt as 20 whether the
campaign q the two republics is not to
be chiefly defensive one. Ia the hope
~ ambufcadlng the British advance In
Boer stronghoida. and innlcting dlsas
ttous iotsca.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Tho English press ls beginning 10
IND out that Russia has other designs
than a war with Japan, and ~ surmis-
ing that Il contemplates "a stroke In
central Asia by which TO ac-
quIrs an opening TO the Indian
ocean. The Muscowte does not
forget hia traditional destiny. and
D. bound to mike efforts at southern
nxion-Ian nf t.rrItnry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

when the new Arrangement now
agreed upon shall he emhodied In "a de-
finltivo treaty we shall be wen out Of
an embarrassing situation. We shall
have Ia Samoa quite all that we ever
wanted or ever could want there. ana
our responsibility viii not extend be-
You'd the island that we control
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

The brief statement from Yokohama.
Japan, that 1900 United states troops
had stoppcd there on tho return jour
ncy from Manila. without q breach u
the peace having occurred. speaks vol
umcs In favor OF the high character OF
the volunteers that responded TO the
Presidents call nj the outbreak OF the
late war with spain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Gen. Funston. Of Kansas. who starts
this afternoon for Manila, IA afraid the
war Wi, be over by the time he gots
there. and that he VIII have no chance
In the lighting. with all good wishes for
the gallant Kunsan, We hope his fear
o. we'll founded. and that a lasting peace
10 90 nearly In sight Tor Uncle Sans
far ,urturn poasrHflonH.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Referring to men "vho organizc coal
trusts By which poor people may be
made 90 frrezc 20 DEATH" the Denver
Field ana Farm says "thorc may be- q
place Tor boodlors but IL Ia not In the
hearts of the people" In this case Il
appears TO be- in the conl-box.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

The Dewey homo in Washington IA
now Mia. Dcwcy's home. by glft from
The ADMIRAL That was TO be- expected
when the garrison surrendered. tho
fortress went along.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

While rich people are not always OPP
prcssIve, the man who Is very cnFcr TO
gct rich always 10 tyrant. In this
particular it la the love of money not
the possession OF IL. that Is the root Of
evil.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Newa from Berlin yesterday Indicated
that Germany ana Great Britain mad
reached an agreement as 10 tho division
OF fho Samoan izlands-subiect, fot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

England 10 counting on keeping a
rorrisou Of zt.ooo men Ia the Tranavaal.
The OCCUPATION Will b. expensive. With
cot counting the cost Of war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

II Ia tali that mans reputation fol-
lows him. n q would only come along
with him. some folks would not be
fooled 80 often.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

According To Gen. Cronic'u Wow. that
commander would like tho English at
Mafcling 60 remove the Rcd Cross
Nag from Of least one prominent house
IN town, 20 that the Beers could Gre at
H. The quickest way to settle the ques-
tion would be Tor the Beers to Try for
tho possession Of the town. n they get
that they can put up flags aa they
plenaei and II they cannot take L.. then
Il Is only a waste Of powder 10 con-
tlnuo the bomblrdmont.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Tho Evangelical Alliance. with head.
quarters IN London. has issued an ap-
peal TO Christians OF an nations. ana
especially In the United States. asslug
them 10 unite In prayer Tor tho Beers.
The alliance recommends private and
united early morning praycr on each
sunday until further notice. ana pub
lio prayer ana oXhorthtlon on the nrst
Sunday Of next month Among the
topics suggested ares That an events
now tranaplrIug Ia South Africa may
be ovefruled Tor the divine glory: that
Gods people may be drawn into closer
fellowship that tho war may soon
end and that God win hasten the com.
lng OF his kingdom.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Il % gratifying to know that the best
people always want the boat newspaper
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

Sewa flom China says Russia &,
showing her hand In the land OF tho
Aongols' Il is not empty. either.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

An agricultural contemporary says
he end OF the irrigation season has
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-15

New York police have caught four
nwIndlara. That Isn't a drop In tho
bucket OF that fraternity In Gotham,
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20
FOLLOW JEFFR|ES' LEAD
Policemen Who Take to Boxing
Like Ducks to Water.
FUN AT THE GYMNASIUM
Bluecoats Think Armory Athletic Room
Is the Proper Thing-Outlook Is
Bright for a Real Boxing
Tournament.

There have been many minor Skin
mishes and brushes among the police
force in this city, and some day there
promises to be jim dandy of a rat
Ting, cracking eruption in the midst of
the push" The armory gymnasium,
recently fitted up for the use and pleas
ure of the police and fire departments,
is the cause of all the speculation and
anticipation that is creating dissension
in the ranks of these officials. Some of
the policemen are beginning to think
that they are better with the mitts than
some of the other policemen, who are
Just as confident that they are as good
as the best a-going So there the con-
troversy stands.
The Armory is large and we'll ven
tilated room where the policemen may
go while off duty and disport them
selves at their own free will and the
gloves. There are many handy boys
with the gloves and not a few bouts
may be witnessed at most any hour in
the afternoon. 1t has been truthfully
said that Montana's soldiers in the
Philippines average up in weight and
physique above all other regiments.
The same may be said of the Butte po-
lice force. The bluecoats of Butte are
a magnificent collection of physical
manhood Visitors to the city have fire.
quently remarked upon the splendid ap-
pearance of the police force. They are
heavyweights.
We certainly hope to have much
pleasure at the Armory this winter"
remarked one of the patrolmen yester-
day. while the gymnasium affords re-
creation and diversion, the exercise
there to be had will be the means of
n thy -n1A
btion and circulation of the blood,
which is bound to become sluggish after
days of absolute quiet. There are times,
you know, when a policeman has not a
thing to do but move from post to post
and keep his eyes open. His arms hang
lifeless and he gets tired of doing moth
ing. 1t might be regarded as a snap to
be policeman, but if you think it is,
just go on shift for a few nights in an
outside district and then come and tell
me what you think of it.
Il tell you, this gymnasium PROPOSE
ton is just the thing. The night force
can go up there in the afternoon and go
into training for the long watch to
come. The men spar with each other
or go on the mat and tug and pull one
another around. When they go out into
their respective districts at night they
feel that their sleep has refreshed them
instead of making them feel like they
had not rested at all. It's the same with
the day force. But the night force is
more in need Of such recreation
1t is said that a real tournament IS
to come off before long in the Armory.
1t is to be a boxing and Sparring affair,
and none but policemen and firemen
will be admitted, except possibly the re-
porters who have promised in advance
not to give a correct report of the sew
eral set-tos