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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
WOMAN DROPPED DEAD
Victim of Heart Trouble-Her Husband
Frustrated by the Shock.

Rutland. March l6-Airs. George Johnson
was found lead on h"r p2i II shrewsbury
yesterday morning the end beng appar-
emily due 20 heart 6ir,ase. Her husba nd
Is employed by the i. w. Hisgell Mfg. Co..
on lumber job at West Rutland When
tcid of his bereavement he was so over
cone as to be ptostrated and unconscious
for several minutes.
Mrs Johnson had complained of pain
about the heart before retiring Friday night
but lose when she WAS called Saturday
morning only to drop dead while dressing
IHer young son, entering her room, found
her lfeless form stretched across the be /.
Mrs, Johnsons parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James McDMough, reside in this city,
whore her funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at O'clock, Beside her nus
land, four daughters and two sons survive
her.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
NO ENTANGLING ALLIANCES.
stat ement by o. NJ. Barber-Proctor at
q Conference In New YORK

The Boston Globe Monday printed the
following statement from its Bennington
correspondent:
O. M. Barber. who Is familiar with the
campaign of Gen. j. g. Mccullough for
the governorship of Vermont, tonight
made the following statement;
General Mccullough entered this can
vass at the request OF his numerous friends
all over the State. the most of whom have
for years cherished IA hope that some time
both the merits of the man and the claims
of his county, which is unanimous for him
would be recognized,
His campaign has been conducted in an
honorable manner, in keeping with the
well!known characteristics of the man and
the dignity of the office to which he as
pires,
1.-THE dust Of the first skrmish has
passed away. The gamor which the re-
puted great wealth of DR.. Webb had cast
upon some. who have heretofore looked
kindly upon his candidacy, has lost its In
huence. A great majority OF the thinkina
men of the party, men who ara potent In
Its affairs, have as between the two can
Ididates, declared themselves in his favor
and unless the entry Of Mr., Proctor into
| the arena Affects the result General Mc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
MARY HOWE GETS DIVORCE.
Granted on Ground of Intolerable Sc
verify and Negle ct to Support.

Brattlcboro. March l6,.-At yesterdays
session of the Windham County Court at
Newfano. Judge Rowcll granted a divorce
to MARY lowe Lawn, the opera singer,
from her husband, John LAWN. on the
ground of intolcrable severity and cruelty
in neglect to support.
Permission was given for the applicant
to resume her maiden name of Mary Howe.
Mr. Lawn was not in court, he being
at present singing in England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
REV. MIR. PHILIPS WILL REMAIN

Rutland, March 1.-THE Rev. DR.. George
Philips announced to-day his intention of
retaining the pastorate of the COngrcga-
tional Church with the help of an assist
ant The decision to withdraw his resig-
nation was reached as the result of The
proposition made him by committees rep.
resenting the church and society The
church voted 50 to 81 not to accent the
resignation Of DR.. Philips and the society
voted likewise "a to q.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20

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continually to
we mont
found All Gould DO
din time
annyfam everybody take IT,"
remedy should specially take now for everybody needs at TINS season
remedies because the prescription OF famous regular
consulted time free OF charge IN
regard Ito anyc whether call or write
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
MUST REspEcr FoRElGNERs.

Pekin. March 16.-Boeausc a Chnaman
threw stone at Baroness Romani-AVez-
zana, wife of the secretary of the Italian
legation here, while she was passing in
the street. the DoWaGor Empress has is
sued an cdict steuly admuuishius the chi
inose against insulting Foreigners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20

estate. The complications thus arising
renders the outcome of the case of espcc-
ia interest here.
a. IS by no means certain that the house
will be closed for the owner Is a shrowd
farSeeng business man and 1t Il not at all
improbable that he has foreseen tn. pres
ent action on The" part of Mr.. Black and
has prepared for it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
VERY LOW RATES.

During the months of March and April via
Chicago and North Western railway; $4,000
from Chicago to Helena, Butte, Anaconda,
Ogden and Salt Lake City; S@Q5o Spokane,
So 90 Portland, Seattle Tacoma Nancou-
yer, Victoria and a large number of other
points Tourist sleeping cars every day
from Chicago TO the Pacific coast. For
maps and particulars apply to nearest
ticket agent or address, y Y, Britain, f6S
Washington street, Boston, Mass.
"a W.T.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20

New York March 16.-Tommy Han IN,
English champion cyclist who, under the
manRgcmcnt OF James c, Kennedy, vii
endtaVor to lower the motor paced records
made by Jimmy Michael, the Welsh cham
pion, left this city for his training quar-
tiers at Washington. n. C., to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
WASHOUT NEAR UNDERHILL

Essex Junction. March IA waShout of
about 7C feet of track near Roaring brook
about "a mile and a half east of Underhll
Sunday night prevented the morning Bur
lng.on d I.3moillc fire sht from maxi =
its down trip and the passenger train was
delayed about two hours The damage was
repaired before night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
Large Amount of Damage Done
in Barrels Mercantile
District.
RAILROAD BRIDGES UNSAFE
Irestle Work Taken Out at Montpelier
-Washouts on Montpelier and Wells
noble Roads-Proprietor OF
Avenue House Bankrupt.

Baire, March 17.-Barre eoeiVcd another
inundation last night end carly this morn
ing when the water IN stevens aud Jail
branches went to "A point considerably nigh
er than the high water mark of two weeks
ego. The damage is much larger than two
weeks ago, the actual loss mounting up
to several thousands. principally confined
to the mercantile district The financial
loss will be augmented by the loss of time
in the stone industry as nearly every shed
in the city was comlt He'd to shut down
this morning, ov'irG to the high water,
leaving 200 mon in idcness.
The Easements of the stores along Main
street Were fooled to "a depth of two and
four feet within three hours time, SO rap
idly did The water rise. The less Will n
the merch ants sustain will be large owing
to the fact that the high water was 50 un
expected. ard is estimated in the neigh
borhood of 5000 actual damage.
The police department Ct the city is crit
ictsed by the II erChants because they did
not notify the latter of the rapid rise oi
the water. largely attended Indignation
meeting of .hc merchants associa lion wa.
held this afternoon and it is POSSIBLE that
suits against the city may he brought as
the police had beer warned to notify the
merchants IN case of danger.
The police committee Ct the aldermen
with Mayor Melcher. held an investis ltur
tins afternoon and the members of IN;
department were summoned before the
board. Theif action was rot ma lie pubic
although 1t WAS stated unofficially that tht
rclicc department Is net blamed IN tn,
matter 10y the committee of the aldermen
Chief Of Police HrGVn and the patro lnlci
state that when they went home at IT.,
usual time this moiiirs no ram was flll
ing ana that there we're TO signs Of waite
in the store baScmCutS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
DAMS GONE At WATERBURY,

Waterbury March 1.-THE heavy rain
Sunday night and Monday morning caus Il
the Colhyvillc brook to -r~o { % such a
height that 5. G. Wheeler dam was dam
aged to the amount OF about $500. Part OF
the dam was washed down the stream To
the mill owned by Gcors Noodwar /.
carrying out his dam and knocking ont
the undermining from his mill, causing tn
floor to drop down with some machinery
MIR. Wopdward's damage Will amount 10
about 81 2OO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
SUICIDE IN MlODLESEX
Joseph Arbuckls, an Old Man, Cut His
Throat Re sisted Aid.

Montpelier. arch 17-.Iosoph Arhucklr,
residing in the town OF M.ddleseN, com
mittcd suicide Saturday afternoon by cut
ting his throat with a pen knife. lie was
81 ears Of age. Ill health caused by LA
rey troubles. Is believed to have brou-ht
on melancholia, tempting the old man 10
take his own lre.
He lived with Hazeu w, his son AMI
While his son was in Moutpelier Sltur,llV
went into the wood shed. He was touul
there shortly afterwards with an ugly
cash in his throat his rants. neck aud
face covered with blood. a large pool OF
blood was ON the floor. When Mrs Az
buckle, who discovered him came fcrway
he brandlshod the knife to avoid D4in5
disturbed.
He resisted al efforts Of aid. When IIr.
Il 5 BoarumIn eached the seem Ia
was taken from the chair and persuade
to lie down The family had dressed rho
wourd and ondeaNcrod tc step the Now
of blood. The cut in the neck was loun /
to be two inches wide and about the same
deep. Mr.. Arbuckle complained of bcin :
weak and HhDn water was given him lac
was unab. to swallow it. and it Sush-i
through the wound. He died at o'Clocr;
and the funeral was held this afternuon p.
1t is said hat Mr.. Arbuckie had acted
STRANGELY of late, and that his son Ia
caught him IN the act Of splicing coris
together in the barn, and ad wat he'd oves
him with cuuSio cradle care.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
SICK, WEAK, AILING WIFE
DR.. Greene's Nervura Is the Remedy Sure
to Make Her Well.

wife him. but his burden
ng irritable and tired out She is
feeling without
idebbIy miserable head aches her
conspatd melancholy
a. II
st0oodfo thinna Lila HSAdn al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20

How quickly Will the welght OF
her burden of disease be lifted il she
will use that greatest boon to woman
kind, DR.. Gresne's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy How quickly 1t will
relieve her weakness, her nervous
ness, her pains and aches, her hope
less depression of mind and heart.
and how speedily It will restore heY
strength, renew her vitality, vigof,
energy, power, and the pulsing life
which means happiness for women
DR.. Greenes Nervura Is indeed q
blessing for weak, nervous, and de-
spairing women, for it's use means to
them health, strength, hope, happi-
ness. and life itself
Mrs. James Roake, a well-known lady
living at t46 Washington Street,
Peekskiil, N. y, says:
About fifteen years ago was taken
very sick After seven months | got over
that, but have never been well since l
have suffered terribly with pains in the
chest back, kidneys, and head There was
a disagreeable feeling In the eyes and l
would be very sick In the morning. My
mind was always gloomy and felt very
low-spirited I had terrible numb spells,
and would have to be rubbed some time
before I could get around Some Of these
numb spells were SO severe my friends
Thought would not recover from them.
az tried doctors and medicines, but got
no better. Finally began the use Of DIR.
Creene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
as nv husband had been most miraculouslJ
cured by II. Aftor using IL short ame
there was a most wonderful Improvement
az continued to steadily gain in every
respect until was cured Of all these terrible
ailings This wonderful medicine had nov
cured my husband and myself Of the mos!
fearful suffering, but this was not all.
now want to tell about my little girl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
GAVE POISON TO A FAMILY.

bennington, March 16.-Joseph Mears of
SYNDICATE was brought here last night and
lodged in Jail. lie is charged with at
tempting to poison "A family by corrosive
sublimate. He will have hearing on Mon
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
CARTRIDGE FACTORY DAMAGED.


SWanton, March 1.-THE ROBIN Hood
Cartridge factory building has again BE-. n
damaged by large cakes of ice coming
down the river getting into the fumc in
side the wing dam, and pass ng under
their factory, knocked out some more Of
the piles on which it stands. This le VS.
the front of the building with little sup
port, so that they are Obliged to shut
down until repairs can be made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
RAILROAD BRIDGES t-sELEss.

MONTPELIER March 1.-THE water in the
rivers hercabouts rose nearly as high as
III the treshet two weeks ago but tho ac-
tdl damage is comparatively nothing. The
stores on state and Main streets had from
three inches to foot of water in their
Easements this morning.
The Central Nermonts temporary bridge
at the Pioneer was rendered unsafe and
the Montpelier & Wells River tracks be-
tween this city and Barre are being US, d
by the Central Vermont until their bridge
is repaired.
\ temporary trostle put under the June
ton bridge was washed out last night and
no locomotives will be run over the struo-
ture until it is repaired Tho Cotton
shops and Lynch Bros. stone shed were
closed to-day on account of the high
water. About 30 feet of the Montpelier 4
Wells River tracks We're washed out at
East Montpelier this morning and the
trains have T. n obliged to carry by pas
scngerS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20
ARREST AT SOLDIERS HOME.

Bennington March 16.-Dcputy sheriff
Adams OF Chelsea came here vest rd y
morning and returned with II. b. Lyford
an inmate of the Soldiers Home. who is
wanted in Chelsea on charge of assault
ing his daughter.
The particulars have recently come to
light lie has been at the home since De-
ceiilber and when arrested by bennington
officers declared that he had committed no
crime. He had good reputation as a
soldier. He made no objections to return
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-20

and Mr. Tiffany, this conductor, was
wroth. He learned from Mr.. Copeland
that there was no operator at the Bran
don telegraph office. the functionary haV-
ing left his post for over Sunday. So he
induced Mr.. Copeland to board his train
and go with him to Brandon, in order to
be able to telegraph the delayed train di-
rect from the meeting point
Arriving at Brandon MIR. Copeland learn
ed over the wires that the mail was at
Rutland, and after interchange of several
dispatches 1t was arranged that the mail
should be held there to await the arrival
OF the accommodation and u freight then
at Brandon.
IL will be noted that the arrangement
was made between the conductors. on the
, Rutland and Burlington at least, the ar
lrangement worked SO well that thereafter
| it became a common thing for conductors
to agree as to meeting points, by using the
| teiegrap pin. Later, instruments were in
stalled in the depots for the convenience
! OF the conductors, and "a traffic grew.
/ the latter were relieved of responsibility
by orders being sent out from a single di-
vision office. The regular train dispatcher
| then became a necessity.
! Mr. Copeland was born in Midde bury,
June !, 1890. Early in his business life he
| learned the Morse code Of biography, and
during 10 years he was the regular opera
tor for the village until the telegraph be-
cumc part of the railway system. b a.
! fore the latter event, and after his first
experience in train despatChing. he had his
| office near the railway tracks, and, as Mid
| dlebury was a meeting point for north
ard south bound trains, he was wont to
/ flag them from his Office door.
lie removed to the West in 1868. and, set
Ting at Chenoa, H., was appointed ticket
agent for the Chicago & Alton road at that
place, He held the position there more
than fifteen years. and is still rcsid. Mt
| Of the Illinois CITY
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
ARTICULATE FAILED TO SHOW.
Western Speed Wonder Badly Beat
at Saratoga.

Saratoga, N. Y Aug. 19-Articulate,
en- badly in the Merchants and Cit
liens Handicap this afternoon The
race was run on a heavy track.
The son of st. Andrew and Utter
came to Saratoga with a great rep
utation, but he failed to hold his own
to-day and at the finish was not even
placed. Old Herbert won the race by
a length from the 3-year-old Keynote,
while Whiskey Kink was third, ten
lengths away. Articulate finished
fourth. Summary:
First Race-Selling, for 3-year-olds
ana up, one mile and furlong Kilo-
gram, to 1, won, with Bar LIE Due,
IL to 5, second, and Bessie Mccarthy,
10 l, third. Time 1:57 3-5.
Second Race-For 2-year-olds, six
spot, 40 to /, second, and defiant, 8
to l. third. Time 116 2-5
1hlrd Race-Selling for 3-year- olds
and up, seven furlongs. Brady Smash,
to l, won, with Lady Radnor, II 10
., second, and Teddy, to l. third
Time 1:31.
Fourth Race-Me1 chants and Citi-
zens Handicap for 3-year- olds and up,
one mile and a furlong. Herbert, to
H. Won, with Keynote, 10 to l, second,
and Whiskey King, Is to 1, third. Time
1:56 2-5.
Fifth Race-Selling, 2-year-olds, five
and half furlongs. Gloriosai 5 to 2.
won, with w. R. Condor, 6 to 5, second,
ana Shrine, 10 to 1, third. Time los 9-5.
sixth Race-Handicap for all ages,
one mile. Carbuncle, 10 to 5, won, with
Huntressa, 4 to l, second, and Arsenal,
~ to 1, third Time 1:43.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
For sALE-REAL ESTATE.


FOR SALE, ELEVEN LOTS ON
Thirty eighth street, west; eight lots
on Thirty-ninth street. west; twenty
lots on Forieth street, west; ten lots
on Forty-first street, west; twenty
lots on Forty-second street, west;
terms to suit; 5 per cent. interest on
deferred payments. C. A. McIntire,
room 8, Board of Trade Building.
FOR SALE, IN THE TOWN OF
Statesboro. Ga, one of the most beau
tiful lots containing 2 acres with new
Groom house. Address Lock Box $50.
RESIDENCE AND BUILDING
lots for sale all over the city. Robt.
II. Tatem, real estate dealer, York
street, west; call Georgia phone 1860.
FOR SALE, IN THE SOUTHEAST
ern suburbs. outside of city taxation,
a two-story residence, and lot 42x100:
property now leased for 800 dollars
per annum. c. II. Dorset, % Con-
gress, west.
FOR SALE, FIVE LOTS FOR LOO.
$50 cash and $40 per month. Lots are
we'll located, and steadily increasing
in value. c. II. Dorset.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
FITS FIGHTS WERE SHORT.
His Great Hitting Power as Compar-
ed With Others.

His Great Hitting Power as Compar-
ed with Others.
Bob Fitzsimmons has never in his
ring career engaged in a contest that
lasted longer than IA rounds, and there
by his wonderful hitting power can
easily be appreciated. No other pugilist
in America in the heavyweight divis-
ion ever equaled Fitz in this respect.
Jetfries, Sharkey, Rubin, Corbett and
the balance of them have at various
times engaged in long contests, but
none of Fits fights ever went the linn
it. In the table given below will be
found the longest fights on record of
the leading fighters in their respective
classes:
Jim Jeffries, with Tom Sharkey. rs rds
Bob Fitzsimmons with Corbett. IA rds
Tom Sharkey, with Jim Jeffries.25 rds
Jim Corbett, with Peter Jackson.61 rds
Peter Maher, with Gus Rubin. 20 rds
Gus Ruhl1n, with Ed Dunkhorst.22 rds
John l.. Sullivan, with Kilrain. IS rds
Kid Mccoy, with Ike Boone ..22 rds
Joe Goddard, with Owen Sullivan.27 rds
Joe Choynski, with Billy Woods.24 rds
Dan Creedon, with Buff. Costella.2 % rds
Philadelphia j. O'Brien, with Geo.
cole ........ .....................20 rds
Young Peter Jackson, with Joe
LaVlgne .......... .............25 rds
Jack Root, with jimmy Ryan. 20 rds
Tommy Ryan, with Danny Need
ham ........... .................76 rds
Joe Walcott, with Billy Smith rs rds
Billy Smith, with Frank Kelly. 81 rds
Frank Erne, with Geo. Lavigne..zO rds
Joe Cans, with Jack Daily .......25 rds
Kid Lavigne, with Geo. Siddons.T rds
Terry McGovern, with Joe Bern
stein ........... .................35 rdS
Young Corbett, with Billy Ratch-
ford -. ......... ...............20 rds
Harry Forbes, with Casper Leon.20 rds
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
ON THE OHIO TRACK.
Results Among Fleet Steeds Mt Haw
thOrne.

results Among Fleet Steeds at Havv-
thOrne.
Chicago, Aug. 19.-Results at Haw-
thone:
Flrst Race-Five and a half furlongs.
lay Jocelyn, o to 5, won with Air
t ight Z to l, second. and Adds, s to 1,
ulrd. Time 1:O9A.
second Race-One mile. Lucien APP
peny. to 2, won, with Wain-a-moi
t IN to ), second, and Bragg, 4 to 1,
'hlrd. Time 1:43A.
!, 1hlrd Race-Seven furlongs. Ju-
~ T1teIous, 10 to l, won, with Matin Bell
- 70 Z, second, and Emathion, to /,
mi q. Time 1909.
rourth Race-One and one-eighth
l ES. John McGurk. to 2, won, with
scarlet Lily. 9 to 2, second, and Oron-
as b to ?. third. Time 1:54%.
nth Race-Seven furlongs. Silu-
ran Il to l, won, with Rolling Boer, 4
~ /. second, and Headwater, to l,
'hlrd. Time 1929.
sixth Race-One mile and a quarter.
= o''1le Elkin, 4 to 1, won, with Edith
~ 80 to l. second, and Ravensbury,
- TO J. third. Time 2:101-5.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20

BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK,
Mocking Bird Cages. Fly Fans. Water
Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers and all
summer goods. S. Bernstein. Brough-
ton and jefferson streets.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20

Washington, Aug. 19.-Washington
Won the third and final game of the
series from Cleveland to-day. All of
them were ten-inning games. Score:
R.H. E.
Washington OO1OOOO8O 10 2
Cleveland 30 OOO 90 8 0 o. 10 o
Batteries: Patten and Clarke; Lett
ner, Hess and Bemis. Attendance 1900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
MuLLIGAN THINKS HE'LL WIN.
saws He'll Put Jack Sheehan Out in
Fifteen Rounds or Less.

Fifteen Rounds or Less.
Young Mulligan writes from Tybee
IN the Morning News that he is now
training for his bout with Jack Shee-
han. which is to take place Aug. 20.
and that he will enter the ringin good
condition, as he has always done He
says. "Of course 1 know only what
! hear about Sheehan, but everyone
tolls me he is clever and hard hitter.
I think. though. that l can defeat him
in at least fifteen rounds or before.
II am positive 1 can make weight
easily. 1 weigh 124 pounds now. have
good wind and am confident of COM
ing out of the bout with the long end
of the money. This will not be my
first battle. My contest with Feltz
when training will prove that 1 know
NV business. Some people think my
showing then was due to my superior
weight, but as a matter of fact l only
weighed 12S pounds. l looked heavier
than Tommy because 1 had on my or
binary clothes. while Tommy was
stripped for the work.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-20
"kID" WANTS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Expects Nothing Worse Than Draw
in 21-ROund Match With Forbes

According to President Haughton of
the West End Club, st. Louis, which
has matched Harry Forbes and KID
Goodman to fight twenty rounds for
the bantam championship of the world,
the present holdc3 of the title has a
wholesome respect for the ability of
the clever Boston boy, whose recent
draw with Johnny Reagan and VIC
tory. over Danny Dougherty have
marked him as a conner in the pugilis-
tic world. Haughton hoped to decide
the match Thursday, but Forbes re-
fused to go on for a twenty-round
championship bout unless allowed an
other week for hard training at least
1t is probable, therefore, that the fight
will be decided next Thursday before
the West End Club. Goodman is
training hard for the mill and says
he expects nothing worse than draw