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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

CIilmartin. Mrs Mary KOlb, Mrs. p Lar
kin, Mrs. l.. Davis Mrs. l.. SchaumHnn
Mrs r. SMgg Mrs. II. K. Williams Ms.
II. Curry Mrs. II. Fruehin. Mrs. Rev. j.
Hughes, Mrs H. y. Wood, Mrs 7. q.
Wn;fc Mrs c. Watres. Mrs. j. NJ.
West. Mrs r.. /. Buck, Mrs y. Il. Good
man, u friend
Mrs. George lisk Mrs. 6. w. Fowler.
Mrs. Ahuor Robbins Mrs Oscar Price.
Mrs d. l.. AthcrtUu, Mrs, q. X. Clark,
Mrs. NJ. +. iolbert, Mrs. John Pierce
Mrs. Il. r Dunn, Mrs J. W Carpenter,
Mrs II. l.. lIallstead. Mrs y. ;. Boyd,
Mrs. A. g. Warman Mrs. G. b. Edison,
Mrs KicrStead. Mrs. g. Birdsan, Mrs
e. H. IEadbury. Mrs. ]. l.. STEELE. Mrs
Griffin. Mrs. II, A, Connei Mrs. ;. >
Derman. Mrs. r W Guns,cr, Mrs. NJ. j
l["ck, Mrs. NJ Clark.
Mrs Yost. Mrs. l(oehler. Mrs. Deit1
Mrs. Joseph Madenspachrr, Ms, Charles
f.. Wenzcll. Mrs. Patrick Golden, Mrs
John o. Byrnr, Mrs. n. II. Blenders. Mrs
John NJ. Helm. Mrs. NJ I. Corbett. Mrs
y. II. Perkins. Mrs. Thomas Young. Mrs
| \. T.. Capwell, Mrs. II. n. Crane, MS
A r. TTignett Mrs. H. ". Langham
| Mrs. II. f.. Kennedy, Miss + Beaumont
Mrs. A. B. briggs. Mrs. Ann Davis MIS-
| j. w Slocum. Ms. Herman IrueSteI
/ Mrs. IT, q. Hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
HELD UNDER AMUSEMENT.
Van Horns Fate Still Hangs in the
Balance,

The plea for Communication OF the
death sentence in the case of George
Van Horn. the murderer of Mrs. Jo-
sephine Wescott. was argued for two
hours by Attorneys George 5. Horn
and l.. p. Wedeman before the board
Of paldons yesterday afternoon. IN
last nights dispatches the Van Horn
case appeared in the report Of the de-
cisions Of the board among those
marked Held Under Advisement.'
This means another month in which
the condemned murderers fate VII
hang in the balance.
The case Of William Simpson, con-
victed of statutory burglarly IN this
county, was also held under advis.-
nent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
RETURNED SOLDIER HoNoRED.
Charles Zeidler rendered Reception
by Nay Aug Engine Company.

Nay Aug engine company of the
Scranton fire department. was repre-
scented 10y one member in the Thir-
tccnth regiment in the person of Char
les Zeidler, of Company Il. Last night
in honor of his safe return an informal
reception was rendered him at the COM
panYs quarters on Franklin avenue.
President Theodore r. Zizclmann, Of
the company. acted as chairman. He
made the opening remarks and well
coined Mr.. Zcidler back TO the "bosom
of his friends in behalf Of his fellow
members. Mr.. Xcidler responded and
expressed his pleasure in being plain
citizen and fireman once more. Solos
We're sung by Harry Evans and others
and the former gave several comic
recitGtions. The Drum Corps Guartette
sang several selections. Refreshments
and cigars We're served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
DIED.

ChII.AHAN-ln West Scranton, March
Is 1899, Mrs. James Callahan, at the
residence zOli Luzcrne street. Funeral
announcemut later.
CARPENTER In Scranton March Il,
1893, Oscar Carpenter rs years of age.
Funeral privatcI tomorrow evening at
at II o'clock from the residence jl5 NIul-
berry street. lnterment at Factory
VILE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
DISTRICT COUNCIL FORMED.
Officers Chosen at a Meeting Held in
Wilkes-BarTe.

A district council OF the Young Mems
Institute Of I.uZeTne county was organ
ized at Wilkes Barre Sunday. The
following officers We're chosen:
President George j. Glasser, Wilkes
Barre: first vice-presdent, lanes 4
Joyce, Pittston, second vice-prcsident,
Daniel NTulhearn Nanticoke; secretary
w. j. Gilgallon. Pittston; treasurer
Thomas Herbert Miners Mills: mar
shal NJ. J. Brady Lu2erne borough;
board Of directors r. V. nouChcr
Wilkes Barre; John I. lIowlcy, Pitts
ton; Thomas Lahcv, Pittston; John
Fiannery, ANOca,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
WANTS TO COME BACK HERE.
Hamilton, the Globe-Trotter Cripple,
Now in Middletown, N. Y.

Word comes from Middletown, y. Y,
that William Hamilton the pestiferous-
tramp cripple, who bothered the police
authorities here a week ago, is now q
burden on that village. He wants to
come back to Scranton, having decided
to spend the spring at the Lackawanna
hospital
When Hamilton was here he elect
ed to so to LackaWaXen and enjoy a
rest at the Pike county poor house. He
was carried to the Delaware LaclIa-
wanna and Western station by four
policemen and placed aboard a north
bound train. His fare was paid as far
as Binghamton. II is supposed the
Binghamton authorities sent him out on
the Erie.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
Washingtons Will Practice.

Washington, March 1.-THE Washing
ton base ball club LETT the city on the
Norfolk beat tonight for Hampton, Va,
10 engage in months preliminary prac-
tice for the season of 1899. Included in
the party were Manager Arthur Irwin,
fourteen members of the club and Arlie
Latham, who probably win be signed with
the team.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
FOUR ELECTION
CONTESTS PENDING
PAPERS IN TWO OF THEM FILED
YESTERDAY.

Both Hail from Fell Township and
the Offices in Dispute Are School
Director and Justice of the Peace.
Papers in the olyphant Contest
Are Almost Finished and Friday
Attorney Reedy Expects TO Take
the First Steps IN the Eighth
Ward Muddle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

Hartford, Conn, March l5,--rhc CON
necticut state senate TO-DAY passed the bill
70 permit the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad 10 run trains on sun
day between the hours OF 1890 a, m. 10
%
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

APPEAL DAN.-Appcals were heard
yesterday by the board of tax revision
and appeals, from the Fourth and Soy
cnth ward property holders. Eighth and
Ninth ward appeals will be heard today.
NATIONAL PRESIDENT COMING
The members of the Lady Oakford union,
Womans Veteran Relief union. arc re-
uucsted to attend the meeting March IS
as the national president will be present
BIBLE READINCh-Professor H. $.
Millers Bible reading will be held this
evening at 334 Adams avenue at 80
o'clock. Prompt attendance is requested
as some who attend wish TO be excused
early.
OFFICIAL VISIT.-The new high and
training school committee of the board
of control will make its first official vi2t
TO the high school tomorrow evening. Su-
perintendent Howell will accompany the
committee.
COLONEL BOIES' REPORT.-At next
Monday nights meeting Of the board OF
trade Colonel II. NJ. BOies will make a
report of the recent annual meeting Of
the national board OF trade, al which he
represented the Scranton board.
LECTURE MARCH 24.-Professor Win
chester will delight Scranton people with
a. brilliant lecture ON March p at the Bi-
cycle club for the benefit of the ASbuTy
Methodist church. The subject will he
IAN Old Castle" which is fascinating in
itself.
PRISONER DISCHARGED-Lcvi Lead
cr was given a hearing before Alderman
hasson yesterday charged with dcfraud-
iug boacd bill. T.. Russcil Of Lafayette
sueet. appeared as prosecutor. The de-
fandart was discharged ror lack Of cvi-
uenCe.
SOCIAL AFFAIR.--rho members Of the
Ladies' Aid society Of the Grace Lutheran
church rendered their friends a pleasant
social M the parsonage on Webster ave.
nue. Wednesday evening, Rev. and Mrs.
Foster r, Git received The guests, Al
excellent programme was carried out dur
Ing the evening and refreshments were
served.
LAYMFN'S WEEK During the res,
Of this week special services will be con-
ducted in the Elm Park church. Tho
meeting this evening will he IN charge o!
+. W. Pcarsall and tho Yoke Fellows
nund OF the Railroad Y6unS Mons Chris
tian association. Services commence Al
745 o'clock each evening.
MINSTREL SHOW. - The mingjre
show for the benefit Of the Home for :h'
Friendless viii proha bly, be the most Pre-
tentious local entertainment since jh'
Authors carnival. Rchcarsals have bc
gun under the direction Of MIR. Diycy a
the music store Of Finn & Phillips. Tn,
second rehearsal will be held toniorroV
evening when a full attendance is OK
pected.
PLEASANT AFFAIR, ,- Miss I.aHini
Baston entertained a party Of her friend
Tuesday evening at her residence on Bul
wor street, Trips park, The affair Wa
OF the nature of rag bee" and provo,
20 be very pleasant. The guests were
Mrs Rosencrans, Mrs Edward NIawson
Mrs. Lizzie Rosencrans, Mrs. David Win
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

FOR WIFE BEATING. William Rich
ards, of No. "a. Bloom street was arrest
ed by Special Oficor Jack Tlerney last
night on warrant issued by Alderman
Mlllar charging him with wife beating.
lie was too drunk for a hearing and was
locked up over night in the Center street
station house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

GRANTED \ MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Warner j. Robbins and Estclla NJ.
Franklin, beth of East Benton, were
granted marriage license by Clerk OF
the Courts Daniels Yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
ELK BoWLERs WIN.
Defeated West End Wheelmen, of
Wilkes-Barre, II Points.

Another game in the bowling contest
between the Elks, of this city, and the
West End Whaelmen. Of Wilkes Barre.
was played on the Elks' alleys last
evening and resulted in a victory for
the Scranton players by 77 points.
The total scores i'm the three games
played last night was as follows: Elks
-S99. 93i. OPS: West End-SGl, $50, 9i4
The highest individual score made by
the Elks was credited TO Fowler. who
rolled laS. and Green, Of Wilkes Barre,
made 1S9 for the Wheelmen
The last game in the series will he
played at Wilkes Barre on Thursday
evening OF next week. on the total
| number of points thus far made in the
contest Wilkes Barre leads by IS points.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
CITY NOTES


pAY-DANS. The Delaware and Hudson
company paid the trainmcn south OF
Scranton yesterday and the miscellaneous
pay which includes the shops, masons and
carpenters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
Spalding a Sportsman.

New York March 81 Waiter Spald-
ing. a director Of the New York base ban
club for many years. has resigned be-
cause ne believes the club Is not being
operated I'm a sportsmanlke way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

SERVICE TONIGIIr.-Thc service to-
night at the Rescue mission VIII he con-
Quoted by Secretary George Mahy and
the Young Men Chritian association
Workers band,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

NEW SHOE STORE.-AIiss Nellie Ma
hon, for several years in charge Of the
shoe store OF the Normile Brothers, on
Lackawanna avenue, has decided TO en-
bark in the shoe business with her broth"
ers James and Bernard Mnhon They will
shortly open store in the building SO
long occupied by the Normiles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

-Four more election contests will soon
be in full swing in this county. one is
from the Eighth ward of this city. an
other from the Third ward of Olyphant
and two from Fell township.
Papers in the Fell township contest
were filed with Judge Edwards yester-
day by Attorney G. e. Donovan. At
the recent election Thomas Henng
and John owens were the Democratic
candidates for school director in Fell
township. Hening was elected and
owens was defeated. The latter sees
fit to contest his running mate rather
than the successful Republican.
1t is set forth in the contest papers
that Illegal votes were cast for Hening
in all the districts of Fell. but special
charges are made with reference to
Irregularities in the Fourth district II
is alleged that thirty men were i'm
ported into that district to vote for Hen
| ing and that votes cast for owens were
counted for Hening. The total number
of votes for Henlng. according to the
! returns was 1856 and for owens 40.
| HOLMES CONTEST.
! Thomas NJ. Holmes contests the cleo
| tiun of Nicholas Glenn for the office of
! justice of the peace in the same town
! ship. IN this case it is also alleged
! that there were grave irregularities in
! the way votes were poled and counted
! in the Fourth district. The vote Glenn
| is credited with is lS3 and Holmes 1874
Glenn and Holmes were rivals for The
/ Democratic nomination and Holmes
! won. Glenn took out nomination papers
: and became an independent candidate
, and was returned as the successful cam
didate. The number of votes cast IN
. the township at the election was 5l5
and while it will not take great length
I of time 10 dispose OF it, the costs Will
! he considerable for such ownship as
Fell TO settle.
The uapers in the Olyphant contest
are almost completed and may be filed
today John Lennon the Republican
candidate for council in the Third ward,
is contestinE \. f. Gillespie the Demo
cratic candidate, who it is alleged was
illegally elected.
THAT EIGHTH WARD CONTEST.
When court reconvenes tomorrow At
torney d. J. Reedy. counsel for JOIN
L. Walsh. will present his petition II
the matter of the contest for the office
of Eighth ward constable.
The petition will allege that while
w. H. Thomas was returned as having
received 2l9 votes he actually received
only 162 votes, and that John Il. Walsh
who received PA votes should be de
clared elected.
There were slXty-two Illegal vote
cast for this office, the petition alleges
fifty-seven of which We're cast 70
: Thomas and five for w. J. Shiffer. VIII
- is credited on the returns with twenty
one votes. OF these sixty-two ALLEGED
T | bad votes. fifty We're cast in the Sec
s ond district and twelve in the first.
, The petitioner stands ready to prove
= SO he aftirms, that ballots cast fo
- Shiffer We're counted for Thomas, an,
that bribery was used to bring abou
4 the petitioners defeat.
. In a number of instances, it is al
I legged, the election board in the Sec
f ond district credited Thomas with
[ vote where a Shiffer sticker was place
o over Thomas name and a cross mad
. in the square opposite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
Extreme Novelties

made of plaster, old ivory finish These goods have
merit. We sell them for what they are-PLASTER.
Hanging Match Safes, monks heads etc .25c and SOC
Paques-Flight OF Venus etc .45c
Tobacco Jars rs..........75c, o0c, ST. 90 and 81. so
Pipe Racks, Indian Heads, Skulls, Monks Turks etc.
The collection is large two pieces alike Just the thing
for card prizes aud dens.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
KELLY IMPEACHMENT CASE.
Argued Before the Senate Committee
Last Night.

Th2 Alderman Kelly Impeachment
! case was argued before the judiciary
! committee Of the senate in Harrisburg
! last night
Attorney =. f. Loughran appeared
| for the petition and the defense was
represented by Hon. John p. Kelly and
| v. VI. HaNlor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

E. Robinson's Sons Book Beer
on tap Friday, March II. +"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

E. Robinson's Sons Book Beer
on tap at all hotels and restaurant
Friday, March l.. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

WILL PARADE The members Of the
Volunteer Firemens association met III
regular monthly session last night az the
Nay Aug Engine company's quarters.
President Goodman presided and routine
business was transacted. The question Of
the tiremen turning out 90 parade on
March % with the soldiers was preached
and ii was decided that every fire comp
pany in the department be urged to At
least send a quota TO take part
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

IS ABOUT THE sAME.--John Shan
non, the wounded burglar, remains about
the same so far as his condition is con-
ccrned. lie spent a quiet day yesterday
md seemed to be less delirious. AS
stated yesterday in the Tribune, he is at
least holding his own.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

APPEAL DAN.--Appcals We're heard
yesterday by the board of tax revision
and appeals, from the Fourth and Soy
cnth ward property holders. Eighth and
Ninth ward appeals will be heard today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

Smoke The Pocono SC. Cigar. +"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
"TAkE TIME BY THE FoRELock. G."

Smoke The Pocono SC. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

iams, Mrs. Glisbee, Mrs. William j. Bos-
ton and Masters Clarence Rosencrans
and Whitfield Williams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
ARRANGING FOR
BIG CONVENTION
MEETING OF COMMITTEE AID
ING LETTER CARRIERS.

Attorney w. r. Lewis. Chairman Of
the Entertainment Committee, Re
ported a Partial Schedule for the
Seven Days During Which the
Visiting Carriers Will Be In the
City-Attendance Will Be Very
Large-Nalnes of the Additional
Contributors to the Fund.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

OPENING OF CHURCH. FA1R-Tcnight
Is the opening evening Of the Ash street
Methodist Episcopal church fair which
is to be held in the large store building
on the corner Of Mil and Smith streets.
The members Of the Dunmore Methodist
Episcopal church choir, Dunmore. will be
present and give IL number Of selections.
The committee in charge nave worK"d
hard to make the fair a success. and ere
confident that such will be the case. The
public is cordially invited to attend. There
will he no admission charged tomorro"
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16
A Real
Estate Bargain

We offer today a bargain
in house No. 635 Adams ave
nue.. This is a large single
house of eleven rooms, with
lot 4ox16o feet. May deal
with you for other property.
Call.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

NATIONAL PRESIDENT COMING
The members of the Lady Oakford union,
Woman's Veteran Relief union, are re-
ClIcsted To attend the meeting March l6
as the national nrGsidcnl will bC nrCsent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-16

PLEASANT AFFAIR. ,~ Miss Iayina
Baston entertained a party Of her friends
Tuesday evening at her residence on Bul-
wor street, Trips park The affair was
OF the nature of rag bee" and proved
20 be very pleasant, The guests were:
Mrs. Rosencrans Mrs, Edward Mawson,
Mrs Lizzie Rosencrans Mrs, David Will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-28
Newmarket Races.

LONDON, Oct. 27.-A selling weller all
aged stakes was won by Lipsalve, at the
Newmarket Houghton meeting today.
Lord Kilkenny was second and False
Tooth, ridden by ]. Reiff, finished third.
Goodrich, piloted by L. Reiff. and LITER,
with Sloan up, were both unplaced. The
betting was 10 to 1 against False Tooth
and to l again LITER.
Aquascutum won the Houghton stakes.
Headpiece ridden by L. Reiff, finished
second j. H Martin rode View Holla
and Sloan plotted Corypheus, but both
were unplaced The betting was 10 to 1
against Headpiece, and to 1 against
Corypheus.
A maiden plate was captured by Fair
Huguenot, with l.. Reiff up. j. H. Mar
ton rode Chaffinch in this race, but was
not placed. The betting was 10 to l,
against Fair Huguenot.
In the race for the Flying handicap,
Sloan, on Little Red Rat, finished first.
The betting was 8 to against Little Red
Rat
Chevening, ridden by W. H. Martin,
finished first in the race for the free ham
dicap. Simonswood was second and Lutte
tia, with Sloan in the saddle, was third.
The betting was to / against Chevening
and to against Lutetia
The Old Cambridgeshire stakes were
won by Lexicon. Plambard was second
and Airs and Graces, ridden by L Reiff,
finished third. Jolly Tar, with Sloan up.
was unplaced. The betting was to 2
against Airs and Graces and 100 to 8
against Jolly Tar.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-28
DECLARED a DRAW.
Rafting Bout Between Eddie Con-
molly and NIFTY Matthews.

NEW YORK, Oct 27.-At the. Broadway
Athletic club tonight the star attraction
was a twenty-f1ve-round bout at 100
pounds between Eddie Connolly. Of st.
John, N. B., and Matty Matthews, of
Brooklyn. 1t went the full twenty-five
rounds and Referee Johnny White de-
clared the bout draw. 1t was a hard
fight all the way through, and each man
was disfgured early in the game. At
close quarters Connolly staggered Matty
with singing rights and lefts over the
ribs and kidneys. In the seventh Matty
was badly cut and bled freely In the
twelfth Matty caught Connolly over the
nose, which bled freely
The fifteenth was the most sensational
Of all. Rushing to a clinch both landed
blows with their free hands unit! ordered
to let so. Matty caught Connolly with
singing right over the head, which sent
him to the floor, where he took five sec
onds to rise. A few seconds later Con-
molly landed a similar blow in a break
away and Matty took seconds to rest
Matthews got to close quarters when he
got up, and some bruising work over the
kidneys was performed by both men.
At the close of the twenty-fifth round
Connolly had such decided lead that 1t
seemed certain he must get the decision,
but the referee declared it draw.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-28
MCCOY won HANDILY
DEFEATED BILLY Stiff, OF CHI
CAGO, IN THIRTEEN ROUNDS
OFF FIGHTING
CHICAGO MAN DID FAIRLY

Seemed Afraid of the Kid in the
Earlier Stnges of the Contest
McCOy's Showing Was Not Up to
What Had Been Expected, but
Stiff Was Clearly Outclassed-
Flanagan Bested Casper Leon.
ST LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. H.-The initial
boxing entertainment Of the West End
Athletic club was held tonight at It's
new quarters in the mammoth coliseum.
The bright particular star of the n1ght
was Kid Mccoy, who appeared with
Billy Stiff, of Chicago, as an opponent.
1t was figured that McCoy's form in his
match tonight would largely formulate
public opinion in reference to his chances
with Peter Maher, and as consequence
1000 sport lovers were in attendance.
Mccoy had the advantage in height and
reach, but in weight Stiff was IA
vcred by several pounds. For the first
half dozen rounds Stiff appeared In great
awe OF his famous opponent and remain
ed on the defensive. AS a matter of fact,
Mccoy was able to draw bin out only a
few times during the thirteen rounds OF
lighting.
Stiff showed that he was a fighter. and
several times had the kid in a ticklish
position In the eighth Mccoy took the
benefit of the count, owing to collision
and fall, and again in the twelfth, When
the Chicago boy put him down with
terrific right-hand punch in the back of
the neck. The kid" recuperated quick
Iy in each instance. and continued to
force the fighting. His foot-work was
beautiful and he side-stepped blow after
blow
In the thirteenth round Mccoy placed
his left lightly for Stift's nose, and as
the latter raised his guard high the Kid
whipped his right over like a flash to
the point of the jaw. Bill fell fat on
his back and lay motionless After he
was counted out Mccoy helped carry the
fallen man to his corner. Stiff did not
recover his faculties for some time.
FLANAGAN BEsTs LEON.
Before the middleweights appeared
Casper Leon, Of New York, and Steve
Flanagan, of Philadelphia. came on for
twenty-five rounds, to settle their dispute
as to who was entitled to the title OF
champion bantamweight Of America.
The boys put up very clever article of
fight. Flanagan played principally for
the body while Leon went to the head.
Flanagan was constantly the aggressor
and in the last half dozen rounds had his
opponent in bad shape. Several times
Leon was nthe verge of collapse, but
his ring generalship saved him. At the
end of the twenty-fffth round the referee
awarded the decision to Flanagan.