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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12

to FitZsimmons. Jeffries quickly be-
gan to use his strength, and in the
clinches threw little OF his strength
onto his opponent CorDett showed
surprising ability against him, and it
was long before the strength OF the
champion began to tell. When Corbett
had saved the ten round money there
was strong change in the sentiment
toward him, and the men who had lost
their money on Jeffries to win began to
be somewhat dubious.
Jeffries was grim and resoIute, and
kept Il; his man Ielentlessly. He knew
that at that stage of the game he had
been outpointcd and that his only
chance was to rush in anu mix it.
Corbett kept his wits and strength.
effries was youth and strength, with
skill. The pace was one that would
have told against any man not perfect
ly prepared. BY the seventeenth
round Jeifrics, maddened by the dan
ger of marring his reputation, began
Il series of desperate rrishes in which
he mixed it fiercely with Corbett. He
seemed angered by the Jabbing at his
face, and wanted to end II all with a
| swing from left or right Colbett
had begun TO show the pace, but while
his punches lacked force, he was still
speedy on his feet. He contented him.
self with avoiding punishment. 1t be-
came question of how long that sort
of desperate game could be kept up.
| AT the twentieth round 1t looked as
If Corbett would stay the limit, and
popular Judgment awarded him VIC
tory. He had up to that time avoided
any serious punishment. His face was
unmarked, and the scratches Oh his
shoulders and arms We're more the re-
suit of clinches than blows. His de-
fense was still perfect, and lie was
smiling and confident. He either side
stepped from Jeffries' terrible rushcs,
or ducked into clinches. Jeffrles was
hammering away, however, and was
strong and game. The end came with
the suddenness of shock. The men
! had had two fierce rallies, followed
each time by long range sparring, and
were in together again. They We're
both lighting fast and hard. Sudden
ly there was a report of II sharp blow,
and Corbett dropped. 1t needed no
count TO tell that Corbett's hopes Tor
the championship again were in vain.
The excited spectators sprang TO their
feet and for moment there We're
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12

to put steam into his blows. Not one
of them staggered his big hurley op-
ponent. He seemed willing to take
three Of Corbetts in order to land one.
The fight demonstrated one thing. A
man who can hit as hard and who is
clever can beat the Boilermaker His
victory Is due to his wonderful STAN
ina and hitting powers. Cleverness,
on his part, was not there. There was
very little betting on the contest. The
crowd was an orderly one and this
contest has done much to drive away
the prejudice which has been SO mark
ed in the East for the past six months.
Akron was represented at the ring
side. Gus Rubin, who has been at
Corbetts training quarters ever since
the fight was arranged, acted as one
of his seconds.
The contestants were SLOW TO go to
the ring, and fight promised for 0:45
O'Clock was nearly an hour late. JEFF
fries came to the building first, and
there was cheer, as boy like he went
bounding down the north aisle to his
dressing room. The crowd was not
very demonstrative, however, Corbett
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12
Put to Sleep In Twenty
Third Round.
Boiler Maker Won Through
Sheer Strength.
Was 0utpointed In Every Round
Sporting News.

After % rounds of smashing, bruis-
ing fight James j. Corbett was knocked
out by Champion James j. Jeffries at
the Seaside Sporting club, New York,
Friday night.
The contest was the greatest in the
history of the American prize ring. 1t
Immediately put an end to the rumors
OF job in connection with the meet
ing. Both men were there TO win and
neither missed an opportunity to do the
other damage.
Although the fighting was fast there
was not moment when 1t was not
scientific. 1t was the cleverest contest
ever witnessed in New York between
two heavyweights. The blow that
finished Corbett was right hand
swing on the jaw. Those at the ring
side thought that it was a left hand
jolt to the jaw but the victor denies
this. lie and Referee White are au-
thority for the statement that 1t was
q right swing. 1t was n surprise to
the crowd, this sudden termination of
the struggle between the giants. De-
spite the fact that Jeffrles won, Cor
bett is receiving the greatest credit
for his game and plucky fight. II
was the feature of the battle. He was
Just as fast and clever ms when he mer
the Mighty Sullivan. He outpointed
his man at every stage or the game,
His great drawback was his inability
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12

the sharpest effect. He looked I'm splen-
did condition, and his appearance told
the truth as exemplified by his marvel
GUS battle against the odds of strength.
The crowd showed It's first enthus-
iasm over the announcement that
Charley White would referee the fight.
White holds the confidence or the
sporting public, which rates him n
favorlte. There was roar or applause
when he entered the ring. There was
a brief wrangle over the bancages on
Corbett's hands, but he was finally
allowed to wear them. The gloves
were quickly slipped on, and in a mo,
ment the gong changed out loud ana
clear. AS the men sprnng forward the
spectators were stilled to silence that
was broken only by the rattle and clat-
ter of the telegraph instruments.
In the preliminary sparring Corbetr
showed to wonderful advantage. He
was panther like on his feet, and dart
ed in and out with confusing speed.
He whipped his left into Jeff's face,
and was either inside or away from
the punch. Jeff kept going in, llow-
ever, but he seemed awkward. The
pace made by the champion was fast,
and there was yell of satisfaction
from the admirlng spectators when
the gong ended the round.
Jeffries kept on making the pace
when they were ut it again, but Cor
/ bett slipped away from him. Jeffries
would try his left in rush, but Cor
bett was almost invariably away from
lit 1t made superb exhibition, and
there were murners of approval that
at times broadened into CHEERS. Cor
bett was outboXing his man and out
pointing him with his lefts to the face.
They were both fighting. carefully, for
While Corbett had the speed and clever
ness he found Jeffries hard TO get to.
Jeffrics fought in his croucning atti-
tude, which proved so hard to solve
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12

got in almost unobserved. The re-
ception of the men Mt the ring side was
warm, but not demonstrative. The
entrance was conventional.
The men came almost together, ana
they and their seconds exchanged
handshakes Jeffries looked brown,
rugged, and strong. He smiled an oc-
casional recognition TO a friend in the
crowd, but for the most part seemed
serious. He looked bury in his blue
sweater. Corbett was clean, white,
and trim. He said he weighed more
than on the day memorable In pugi-
lism, when lie defeated Sullivan, but
he did not look 1t. May be that came
from comparison with the big man
who faced him, for contrast produces
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roars and calls. The confusion was
but momentary, however, and in 81
lence that was most remarkable the
fallen fighter was carried to his cor
ner. Some one called for cheers FOR
Jeffries, but the almost sulien crowd
refused to give them. Then a moment
later when friend of Corbett put the
question, a thousand .tnroats echoed
kindly response. 1t was In the corner
of tlt. defeated man, too, that the
crowd gathered, and there We're more
| solicitous offers of aid Tor him than
there were congratulations for the
man who had defeated him. 1t was
but natural, however, for Corbett had
made showing that entitled him to
that consideration. His skill had made
it the hest fight they had ever seen,
and their hopes had been with him
from the moment the battle shaped it.
self.
Some time after the fight was over,
while he was being rubbed down, Cor
bett made statement In which he
said that he was taken entirely by
surprise and that he still believed that
he could defeat Jetfries. He wants one
more Glance. sl.t
| EUREKA'S HIGH SCORE.
The Eureka and Standard bowling
teams rolled two games upon the How
ard st. alleys Friday night. The Eu-
rekas made the remarkably high score
of S6S in the second game, and Won the
contest by a margin of 10l pins.
| The score follows:
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12
Gard Of Thanks.

We beg to thank our many kind
friends and neighbors, and especially
the employees of the A. b. & C. Ry. Co.
and Selle Gear Co.'s smith shop for
their very beautiful floral tributes and
many acts of kindness shown TO us in
our late bereavement
The children OF the late Mrs.
Malinda Clause.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12
Cured a Running Sore.

"I had a bad running sore on my
breast for over a year. says Henry II.
Richards Of Willseyville, N u, "and
tried a great many remedies, but got
no relief until / used Banner salvc.
After using one half box, was per-
fectly cured. cannot recommend 1t
too highly, and will never be without
It In the house.
]. NJ. Laffer, j. Lampartcr and Co.,
A. Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-12
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that $. A,
Martin, now confined in the Ohio re-
formatory, is Gu applicant for parole.
Is. a. MARTIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
Grucsomc Wedding Gown.

: few members of the Society for Poll
teal Study. or, as they call themselves.
a few S. p S. ladies. fingered over tnelr
,ea-cIps. They had listened TO lecture
on some phase of political life or other,
and now they had relaxed 50 lar as 70
indulge in a little gossip.
Il am really no good at making use oi
all the remnants and other things, SAID
one OF the ladies. "but my sister. the wiie
OF. a Congressman. is a positive genius III
that line While on i visit to her' l one
day noticed that she aired and 1olueo
away half dozen pieces OF lVory-"iiilc
silk Of superior quality. Each was ABOUT
two yards long. and ] asked her Wiiei
she 20, them and what she was gong 70
do with them.
...I,pcIe Sam bought them she SAID
with a laugh They are funeral scar1s.
yo,, know. when Z; member Of the House
dies they appoint a committee who act rs
,7nl1-hearers. or something like it. And
every one of them gets one OF these
scarts After the funeral Is over Gies
usually give them to their women reii-
ives Though most of them 90 no' l',th
any use OF these beautiful silks; supefsu-
ton stands in the way. ] nave no
scr,.ples in that direction, and am col
,ectin- them for the wedding gown of my
oldest daughter. Won't they. pc de!!Shl-
fully yellow. by that time!
The ladie. Of the s. +. ;. Teihai ne"
something about the queerness OF some
,,eo,le. and the conversation turned INTO
another channel.-New York Commercial!
Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
1yhen Not TO Keep Books.

She decided that the only way TO TEa a
house economically was TO keep a sci OIL
hooks. so she made all necessary Pur-
chases, including bottle of red ink, ana
started IN.
1t was a month later when her husband
asked her how she was getting a:ons.
..Splendidly." she replied
1.-The system is a success. them?
..Yes, indeed Why, I'm sixty-six dol
Jars ahead already
..sixty-six dollars he exclaimed
Heavens! You'll he rich. before long.
Have you started a bank account?
Moo; not yet 49,,
.sWhat have you done with the money!
..oh, l haven't got the money, YOU
know. That's only what the books show
but just think OF beng siNty-siN dollars
ahead"
Tim, YES. But / don't exach~ see
..And all in one month, tool"
-.Of course: but the money: What has
become OF lhat?"
~ don't exactly know" she said. doubt
fully. I've bsen thinking of that, aud L
ai1ink we must have been robbed. What
do you think we had better do about it
He puffed his pipe in solemn silence for
a moment and then suggested:
I'VE might stop keeping books. Ihat
easier than complaining to the police. =
T. L. McGrath in the January Woman
Home Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
The DCDlltante.

When q, mother presents her young
daughter to her friends. the girl herself
the fairest in a group of lovely 1naidens.
the mother still fresh and nnworn as
mothers are in our days of luxurious
ease Of life. the occasion is one of the
most significant in the quiet story of a
home If the mother has been wise, her
daughters childhood has been sheltered
and guarded from undue excitement:
she has not been permitted to taste too
carly the trimming cup which as
51chutante She may hold 20 her lips: her
Gays have been passed in the schoolroom
and devoted to study, while her health
has been a matter Of constant and luc-
icious care Whether or not she has been
at college. the daughter has been careful
" prepared to take her place in the
social arena, and she steps into it. modest
yet assured, graceful. tactful. and eN-
pectant of the homage which Is every
Young Aremican womans due.
Away back In the dim dawn OF history
If was said of our daughters that they
should be like corner-stones, polished
after the similitude Of q palace. Ger
,a;nly nothing which can be done to
make our debutante fit this description is
now, in the opening of the twentieth CEN
utrv, omitted or neglected. She does not
rlay a little, as her grandmother did;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
a MYstcry Explained.

y
It was an elevated car, and crowded.
He was seated; she was standing almost
directly in front Of him. BY strange
CO incidence they were reading the same
novel, one of the very popular ones OF
the day. So absorbed was the young man
In it that he never raised his eyes from
the book but followed the story. page
after page with greatest interest, till.
apparently having reached the end OF the
incident that held his attention, he smiled
in pleasant sort of way and lifted MS
eyes just in time to encounter those OF
the young lady, which were directed at
himself. AS each observed that the 9TH
er was reading the same novel there was
an involuntary, sympathetic interchange
of smiles. which were instantly checked.
and the gentleman promptly offered ms
seat and stood up to find himself accosted
By an acquaintance.
Hello, old man, didn't see you
''Wel, how could you. with your eyes
glued to a novel? I didn't want to Waae
YOU It's all right, though
"Oh. It's great. I WIS reading OF the.
Christmas attack on Trenton. It needs
bit of winter in the air to appreciate
the bravery that sed and conquered there.
But one thing that hothers me Is. how
Janice could apparently he in love With
SO many individuals at the same time.
There was a rustling OF a newspaper
at this point from the young lady, which
caused the young men to lower their
tones She rose soon afterwards, however,
and left the car at the next station.
placing on the seat she left a crumDled
newspaper. The critic was about to throw
1t on the floor before seating himself.
when he caught sight Of these pencilled
words on the margin: II think it IS
great, too How could Janice love all
those men at one time? You see. there
were SO many real men them. Y.
Commercial Advertiser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
Die Ola 0ime BeNe
The Bus. Modern Girihood Smiles
Over Her Trivial Interests.

An extract from the journal OF n
young lady of fashion," several centuries
ago makes one feel quite relieved that 1t
is not really a part Of elegant living ho"is
days 20 keep journals. remarks an ~S-
change. Poor little faded journal. The
delicate little hand that penned those
crammed line, maybe, WAS given TO John
C,,-ey-" For romance sake, lets nope
that it was.
- o.clock-Went 70 walk with the lady,
my mother. in the courtyard
10 O. clock-Went to dinner: John Grey
n most comely youtil-but what is that
20 me- 4 virtUogs maiden Shoot pS
entirely under direction OF her parents
John ate but little and stole great
many tender looks at ne; SAID women
would never be handsome. in his opin-
ion, who was not good natured | hope
nv 1errper is not intolerable
Rose from the table: the company all de-
s;rous of walking in the fields: John Grey
would lift me over every stile. and twice
he squeezed my hands with vehemence-
I cannot say I should have any objection
to John Grey; ne plays at prison bars as
well as any of the country gentlemen
and is remarkably dutiful to his par
erts, my lord and lady, and never miss
es church on Sunday
\ sample OF poetry dedicated 10
young lady" shows what women were
served with in the way OF literature:
And he whose lot is blessed.
As only mans can be.
VIII ind too sure rest
On earth with thee
Where ali is bright and fair
And sorry joys entomb.
ThOu'It be transplauted there
And ever bloom
o, ye shades of our ancestresses,
What would you think of the contents OF
some of our library shelves? What would
you think Of the rosy-cheeked girl who
would consider such poetry as you read
simply too inspid and stupid for any
use-Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

she either performs creditably on piano or
mandolin, or does not attempt music at
all, as she has learned enough of the
divine art to be an intelligent listener
when musicians play.
Very likely she speakes several mod
ern languages, and she has been abroad
to study in Dresden or Paris or Munich
With the authors Of the period she has
at least q bowling acquaintance. She has
also attended cooking class. She can
dance, and dress. and play golf, ride and
drive. and, withal she is innocent and
sweet and pure-hearted-a greceful and
lovable girl, this debutante Of to-day. AS
:ahe stands hoidingf her flowers, ou1
hearts go out to her, and we are proud OF
the winter which introduces her to the
conquests which shall be her right.-Mar-
caret Sangster In Golfers Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
Children and
GAolr Studies.
Five Hours Brain Work the Maxi
mum. Two Hours Play the Minimum

mum. Two Hours Play the Minimum
The examining system and its. accom-
panyinE evils are characterized as ~
National Crime at the Feet of American
Parents. by Edward Box In the, January
Ladies' Home Journal. mo child under
fifteen years Of age he contends, should
be given any home study whatever by
his teachers. He should have not more
than from one hour to four of schooling
each day, the hours increasing with his
years. Outside of school hours he should
have al least three hours Of play After
fifteen the brain has another period of rap
i'd development. with special increase OF
the higher faculties. Four hours Of
schooling, then is not too much. provid-
ed the childs physical being is capable
of it, and in time an hour of isolated
study may he added. But that is enough.
Five hours of brain work a day is the
most that we should ask Of our children.
and the child should pass at least two
hours a day III the open air. Our boys
and girls do not get enough fresh air and
sunshine into their bodies and natures.
The higher institutions of learning under
stand the need Of physical development
for brain growth far better than do our
lesser schools and our homes-sad as 1t
is to admit it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
oifrercnce H-,zyccn Parrcss aud I.adv

Dlnercnoe E.,wcrn Pa"rrss aud Lady
A me1nLer Of certain ladies' club In
London having lost !l-r umbrella the next
DAY this notice appeared on the green
baiye door where the notice board
hangs:
.'Nlll the peeress who took Mrs. - S
umbrella or Friday kindly return 1t IN
damaged. IS it was given her by
valued friend?"
but why .peeress? asked the sec
rotary bclpiessly.
..I'hjs clubs members arc either peer
esses OF ladies'. No lady would appro-
pirate my umbrella was the tart reply
n. Y Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

;uet members. where the most detestaoie
and uncomfortable weather, uiHimeiy anu
unlocked for, was the topic OIL me mo
ment. AS Mrs. Hazen crossed 'iiI iooil'
-. .,,a7,a HOY alieus. she was waylaid by
49,, ,,ri,-inp chairman Of the offending
committee. who accosted her thus:
We'll. Mrs. Hazen, and is this the best
your husband can do for us in the way OF
weather.
fash in her eyes, then answered. clearly
and sweetly: ~.
appropriation. ,;a.+
The discounted man fed. IN me mus mus
,f-ha n.rdly concealed smiles of the other
guests
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
ApnY,opriate Links.

The following couples we're proclaim,
e6 in marriage IN Chicago last year. !
county clerk Wufe's record has beer
faithfully kept:
Thomas Black and Mary White.
Peter Day and Ellen Knight
Solomon Bank and Katherine Nalc'
James Hill and Susan Dale.
Isaac Slater and Jane Thatcher
John Barber and Mary Butcher
STEPHEN Head and Nancy Heart,
William Stately and Jessie smart
Joseph Reed and Julia Hay.
Thoinas Spring and Mary May.
Joseph Brown and kitty Green
John Robins and Jennie WrcnS
William Castle and Nancy Hat
Peter Chatler and Fannie Cah'
Joseph Mann and Eliza Child
John Merry and Lucy Wild.
THOMAS Rruin and Mary Hare.
Andrew Clay and Lucy stone
Michael Blood ard Lizzie lsone;
John Cloak and Nancy Wood.
Jar,es Prom ard Ellen Ftrch
CHARLES Chapel and Susan Ctuca,
pretzel's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
WaY In In 1t.

The fair young girl looked at the silded
clock on the n1antal.
81 don't want to hurry you, Mr. Slow
CO." she sweely explained, as she met
his questioning look, 'but the fact is
1t is almost time for ma to come home
from the club. And just want to say
this: If ma says, 7 move we adjourn,
don't you attempt to lay 1t on the table,
or to raise a point of order. or anything
else that's foolish. because you might
as well. understand right here and now
that mas simply bowling Jim dandy
when It comes to the rules Of parlia-
mentary procedure and don't you hesi-
tate to recollect it!"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
A Bird of Paradise,

Their parrot had died and young Mas
ter Tommy. with his little sister Jennie,
had just concluded the funeral services
over the grave of their feathered pet.
II s'poSe Polly is in heaven now re-
marked Jennie tearfuIly. Yes. returned
Master Tommy; 81 s'pose he Is" '+He-
he's got wings, but he wouldn't be an
angel up there, would i1e?" inquired tho
little maid. anxious about his present
status. "Oh!' cried Tommy; The wouldn't
be an angel; only people is thai" Then
what Go you suppose he is now" persis-
ted his sister. Tommy thought for a
moment. Then the light Of inspiration
dawned on his heaming countenance- Il
guess Polly is a bird of paradise now"
he announced joyfully.-CryDt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
one Century Cycle.
$4,000

p
In single Sic. shrouded in twilight gray.
The years procession moves. and melts
away.
The shostly train hnlts not. nor even stays
To wave one farewell 10 departed days.
The future beckons with urwrtten scrolls.
AND his sstill troop its forward march IN
rolls:
Seeking some goal of fate. or fond desire
Beyond the thought OF mortals who in
CURE,
Silent and grim the solemn pilgrims seem,
Who give us JOY, or spoil some cherished
B-iTn1ning our cup with smiles OF sadden-
ing tears.
THE stern. iinclacable swift round Of
years.
IN their e.abracc great empires rise or die,
New ;riumphs come. defeats and victory:
Nations extend beneath a far-off sun.
Old orders pass, and new reisns are pc
gun.
Now from ccntu,y's time-1neasurins
The ebbing sands soon from their bulb
will pass,
Soving as soft as feathery snow-fakes
fall,
To re-aiisn at the new century's call
A hundredth cycle starts upon its close
What brings the next? No human pro-
phct knows,
With rare inventions wrought. and newer
light
The one fast waning takes its solemn
flight
All that wise scers have told. or poets
dream
MAY blaze in wonder on life.s forward
stream.
And crown with opportunities sublime
The final triumphs of new-haloed time
Joel Benton in Lesiie's Weekly.