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The Washington times., 1902-08-17
WAGERS ON THE FIGHT.
Number Greater Than Placed on Fitz-
simmons-C -Corbett Affair.

! NEW YORK, Aug 16.-'From a betting
standpoint the coming fight between
Young Corbett' and Terry McGovern
promises almost to equal a horse race.
More wagers have been made in New
| York up to the present time than were
made all told on the Fitzsimmons- Cor
bett affair" says a writer in the New
York Evening Telegram"
Terry McGovern is a well advertised
fighter so far as tine metropolitan dis
trct is concerned. The fact that ne
made his way to prominence in this
thousands of New York's citizens and
by reputation to thousands more has
been greatly in his favor from a money
making standpoint. and has interested a
large following that ordinarily cares
little for pugilistic events.
Three OF four uptown resorts have
been the centers for the last two weeks
of those who follow fighting. and not
a night has gone by that from five 10
twenty waSers have not been laid with
the managers OF the establishments on
the outcome of the fight between the
little fellows. The bets vary from 500
to $1,000. and one or two more of larger
amounts may have been made, although
this is not so generally credited by the
sporting fraternity.
mo better than even money has been
offered. and there is no particular rea-
son to believe that there will be. 1t
is a fact that McGovern is believed
hv III nf the urViligfiC c
to have as good a chance TO win back
the championship as Young Corbett has
to retain IT. II is not so certain. as
some would endeavor to prove, that
Young Corbett was very fresh or in
very good trim when he succeeded IN
winning from McGovern at Hartford
From what he has said since that fight
and from what was noticed by keen OBJ
servers. the present champion was pret-
ty well used up when he succeeded IN
vanqushing his rival.
"McGovern has maintained since then
that he IVES careless in fighting Young
Corbett asserting that his oyerconfi-
dence led him 10 exhausting himself
trying 10 knock the other man out by
one of those rushes. He does not at
tempt 10 detract in any way from
Young Corbett's skill as a boxer. but
believes there is a way to meet him
and put him on the aggressive.
1T would not be very surprising II
at least $25, 900 were up on the fight be-
fore The end of another week. A great
many persona will hold back until the
last moment waiting for final reports
upon the condition of the men. and the
ringsIde betting will be uDcommonly
heavy because OF that fact
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Boy Cured of Collie After Physicians
Treatment Had Failed.

Ny boy when four years old, was taken with
collie and cramps in his stomach. | sent for the
doctor and he injected morphine, but the child
kept getting worse. | then gave him half a
teaspoouiul Of thamher'ains Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and in half an hour he was
sleeping and soon recovered.-F. L. wilkins
Shell Lake. Wis. Mr.. Wilkins is hookSeeper
for the Shell Lake Lumber Co. For sale by
Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, 929 + Street
ID ~, dri'rt.isis
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
DIAMOND DUST.

A special dispatch from Cleveland says
that Ban Johnson will move his head
quarters to New York the coming win
ter. and that next season the metropolis
will be among the American League
cities.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Barney Dreyfuss is signing his players
for next year as fast as he can get
them to put their names to contracts.
Several of the players are said to be
holding off.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Capt. Fred Clarke. OF the Pittsburgs,
is suffering from blocl poisoning. and
will be out of the game for some time.
He has gone to his home.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

AS the Detroits have but three pitch
ers. they have impressed into service
two youngsters. Williams. OF the Chat
ham (ontario) team, and Mccarthy. from
Tecumseh. Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Arthur Irwin is anxio-s TO become
manager of the Detroit club, and has
gone to the Michigan city in the hope OF
securing the berth. Irwin ought TO do
well with the Tigers.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

American-Louisvilie s. Minneapolis
): Louisville IL. Minneapolis 2; In
dianapolis s. st. Paul l: st. Paul 4. In
dianapoIis 2: Columbus 8. Milwaukee i;
Kansas City H., Toledo 10.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Western-Milwaukee IL. Denver 2;
Peoria 3, Colorado Springs l; St. JOSEPH
4, Des Moines 2; Omaha 5. Kansas
City 4.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

New England League-Fall River. 8:
Haverhill. g. Manchester, 4; Lowell. 3.
Dover, 3: Lawrence, 2. Dover, 3; Law
renee, II. Concord, 6; Nashua, 5.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Connecticut-Springfi 5. New Lon
don l.; Norwich s. Bridgeport 6; Meri-
cen 3. Hartford l. Hartford s. Meriden
G; New Haven 4. Waterbury /; New
Haven s, Waterbury 3.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

McGraw admits the truth OF the rumor
that he suffered from an attack that
threatened appendicitis. For ten days
after his arrival in New York he ate
nothing. fearing the trouble, yet dur
ing that time he made his debut there
and played good game. which is the
most wonderful exhibition of nerve prob
ably ever known on the diamond. Nc
Graw is yet apprehensive OF an attack
of the dread trouble.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Eastern League-Jersey City. 8: Mon
treal, l. Newark. 5; Toronto. 2. Wor-
cester. I: Buffalo, 8. Providence, 81;
Rochester g.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
STORY OF KINGS OF THE
QUEENSBERRY REALM
Book of Reference for Fol-
lowers of Prizeflghting.
Authors Defense of Boxing-Old and
New Methods of Training-Records
of All Big Fighters.

THE Kings Of the Queensberry Realm.
by W. ". Naughton, just issued from the
press of the Continental Publishing
Company, Chicago, covers the subject OF
prizefghting mG.e thoroughly than any
similar recent attempt in this line. 1t
gives complete account of every heavy
weight championship contest held in
America under the Queensberry rules.
with a sketch of each contestant and an
account of the invasion of Australian
boxers. 1t is literally illustrated with
pictures of leading fighters and train
ing quarters.
Its defense of boxing is very thorough,
and its comparison of old methods and
training with those in use today is in
teresting
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
SPORTSMEN READY
FOR FALL SHOOTING
GAMES OF MINOR LEAGUES.

New York State-Albany :. Syracuse
l; Binghamton II. Troy 3; Schenectady
5. Ilion 3; JohDstown ). Utica ..
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Banks Represented.

The following banks are represented In
the new league: Metropolitan, Columbia,
Riggs, Second National. American Sc
curity and Trust Company. Traders Ma
tional. National Capital. West End, Ma
tional Safe Deposit, and Bell & Co.
The Metropolitans and Columbias open
the season on October 6, and the Riggs
and Second National will meet on the
next night. The Columbia and National
Capital teams will close the season on
May 2. All games will be bowled on the
new Palace alleys, 914 E Street. where
the teams vii! have unexcelled facilities
for the sport.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Fifty-seven runs have been made of
Chesbro in twenty-three games this
season. and OF these but seven in the
last ten.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
SCHEDULE OF THE BANK
CLERKS BOWLING LEAGUE
Will Pay 135 Sets of Games
Beginning October,6
Ten Teams Will Play for the Cham
pionship en- New Palace Alleys
Season Ends May 2.

The Bank Clerks Bowling League. re-
Gently organized, is composed CT ten
teams and viii begin its championsh p
season on October and close May g
In all, 1876 sets. or 4O5 games, will be
bowled to decide the championship
among the money changers.
1t is the youngest and the largest
league in the city. and promises 10 be
bowled Monday, Tuesday. Thursday. and
Friday night and Saturday afternoons
without intermission. except from De-
Gerber 20 to January l2 Christmas holt
days
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

A play which is described as lone of
the most unique" was made in Phila-
delphia the other day. Fultz was on
Davis started for second and Buelow
threw down there. Davis being run back
and forth between first and second
bases. The ball was then thrown to
Casey at thirt base, but Fultz slid back
to third in safety Davis reaching sec
ond. But Davis scooted back for first
again, got there, and before Mullin could
pitch the ball broke for second once
more Fultz moved off third, dashed for
the plate, and landed with run.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

McGraw had an engagement with
Catcher Buelow, of Detroit, on Thurs
day. in Philadelphia, but the American
Lacquer did not put in an appearance at
the trysting place.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
In Defense of Boxing.

In defense of boxing the author states
his belief that lit is very much less dan
gerous as a sport than football"
That, while the injuries in boxing are
inflicted Willingly, they are love taps
as compared with the cracked spines
and broken limbs incurred on the grid
iron. where a player is in danger of be-
ing ground to pulp by stamping heels
and tons of human weight
As book of reference upon the sub
ject 1t will serve a good purpose. as one
among its features is a complete record
of all heavyweight pugilists ard their
matches.
The author is a well-known writer and
an authority upon sporting matters. and
recently gained some notoriety through
his effort to make the public believe
that the eSFitzsimmons fight at
San Francisco, Cal, on July 25, was a
fake" because of some letter or other
information he had received prior to the
fight
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Fred Pfeffer. the old Chicago infelder,
in running the Decatur. ILL.,. team, is
doing well. Friends of this former star
will be glad to hear of success coming
his way, for all has not been rose-col-
ored for him since he was blacklisted
along with Buckenberger and Billie Bar
ney years ago for alleged completely in
a new league. OF course, the blacklist
was soon lifted, but 1t clings to the
victim and Fred never fully recovered.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Left Fielder Stone, of the Omaha
Western League club. has been signed
by President Kililea. Of the Boston
American League club, to play with that
team next season.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Corbett Napoleon of the Ring.

Speaking generally of the strong and
weak points of the big ones, he shows
special preference for ]. J. Corbett. of
whom he says: He was undoubtedly
the greatest natural boxer for a heavy
weight the world ever produced" AMI
adds. while he lacked the proportions
of either Sullivan or Jeffries. and fell
far short of Fitzsimmons as a knocker-
out, he was greater marvel when in
his prime as an athlete than any of
these. He might we'll have been called
the Napoleon OF the Queensberry ring"
OF John l.. Sullivan he says: He was
wonderful fighter and, in view of his
heroic proportions, his strength and
force and the manner in which he clear
ly overshadowed all contemporaneous
pueilists, 1t will be many years before
he is forgotten"
OF Robert Fitzsimmcns he says: "By
a combination of strategic fighting.
knowledge of the most vulnerable points
for delivering punches that Jared every
nerve and fiber of the frame, he has
earned for himself a name that will en-
dure."
He says of James J. Jsffries that "he
possesses something of each and every
attribute great pugilists should have,
and will certainly loom up conspicuously
to anyone who INDUCES in a retrospect
of pugilistic history
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Alleged Fake Not Referred To.


In the account of that fight in his book
he does not refer to the fake" end
of il.
Referring to the fight, he says: when
the end came in the eighth round the
pair were close TO the ropes; Jeffries
struck Fitz terrific body blow with his
left. which caused Fitz to drop his
hands. Instantly, while in this help
less condition. Jeffries swung his left,
landing on the head. and Fitz sank to
the floor on his hands and knees. where
he remained until the referee counted
the fateful ten. The decision went 10
Jeffries. and everyone agreed that the
fight was ore of the most sensational
ever witnessed"
Nothing is said about the now famous
remark said 20 have been made by Fitz-
simmons, when Jeffries landed his blow.
about 1t being "a peach and so on.
The only remark to which reference is
made in the book is the one Fitz made
when he addressed the crowd at the
conclusion of the fight. and said, "the
best man won." and "if l had won the
championship | was going to give IL
back to MIR. Jeffries and retire.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
AnalOstan Boat Club.

The members of the Analostan Boat
Club naturally feel proud OF the victory
OF their junior four in last weeks Po-
tcmac Boat Club regatta.
The crew will more than likely be
held together, and have another chance
to show its skill in the comins Po-
tomac River Regatta. where 1t will
seek TO have the Mason Cup returned
to our river.
Nevius sets a good steady stroke. and
is easy to follow. Evans at No. 8. and
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

Chicago looked to have cinch on the
flag a month ago. Now her claim is a
very questionable one. Look the dope
over and it will be found that the White
Sox have 5atted lower than Detroit for
the season. Like the Tigers. Chicago
has but one 300 hitter. Things have
broken better for Comiskey's men, the
few hits that they have taken in many
light batting games coming punched. or
coming with the errors of their oppo-
nents. Now the lack of stick work is
telling against Chicago, as 1t has told
against Detroit.-Detroit Free Press.
Some speculation has been indulged
in as to the probable disposition OF Fred
Tenney in the event of Anderson going
to Beantown. 1t Is not probable the
St Louis first baseman would supplant
Tenney, but would go to the outfeld,
where he likes to play the game far
better than on the initial sack.
Manager Mack says he has every mem
ber of the Athletics signed for next sea-
son. with one exception. The exception
is Fultz, Dave" has so far refused to
put his signature to any contract calling
for less than $500. This is the figure
paid Hartsell. and. although he is mod
est about 1t. Dave" justly thinks his
services quite as valuable as those Of
the midget left fielder.
McGraw had an engagement with
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

The case OF Captain Davis. and also
that OF Dewitt. is not so serious. Ac-
cording TO statement by the chairman
OF the under graduate athletic commit
tee. neither OF these men viii be drop
ped. When seen he said that Davis did
not have any back conditions before the
June examinations. and II he had he
would not have been permitted to play
on the baseball team last spring.
As for Dewitt, he was also clear of
conditions. and consequently was elig-
ible 20 keep his position on the track
team. II was further officially stated
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Crack SculIers Expected.
Feature of G. A. R. Week.

If the regatta is held upon one of the
days of the G. A. R. encampment it
would be decided feature OF the citys
program of entertainment, and for that
reason the citizens G. A. R. committee
has been asked to contribute compare
lively small amount from its funds to
help defray the expenses OF the regatta
IL is expected that the Analostan.
Georgetown University, and Old Do
minion Boat Clubs will be heard fran
tomorrow
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26
HIS LAST HOPE. REAL lied.

(From the Sentinel, Gebo, MONTY
In the first opening Of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor of this
paper was among the many seekers
after fortune who made the big race
one fine day in April During his
travelling about and afterwards his
camping upon his claim. he encount-
cred much bad water, which, together
with the severe heat, gave him very
severe diarrhoea which it seemed al
most impossible to check, and along In
June the case became so bad he en-
pected to die. One day one Of his
neighbors brought him one small bot
tie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy as last hope.
A big dose was given him while he
was rolling about on the ground in
great agony, and In few minutes
the dose was repeated. The good eff
feet of the medicine was soon noticed
and within an hour the patient was
taking his first sound sleep for a
fortnight. That one little bottle
worked complete cure, and he cannot
help but feel grateful. The season for
bowel disorders being at hand sug-
gests this item. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26
THE RAILROAD HUB.
News and Notes Cleaned in and
Around Oskaloosa.

The "adzing machine that has
been operating on the B. & w. road
preparing the ties for the widening
OF the gauge to the standard has been
at work in the city and has complet-
ed it's labors from Oskaloosa to Medi-
apolis. The machine has been taken
to Waylsnd to do the work ON the
Washington branch of the road. The
m achine consisted of sets of saws
that were placed at determined dis
lance from the rail of the narrow
gauge. The saws were operated by
an engine placed in special car
that was pushed ahead of the engine.
They cut into the ties the width of
the rail bottom and made level all
Irregularities and uneven places SO
that the pushing of the rail into it's
new place will be matter of COM
paratively little labor. Everything
will be in readiness for the work of
the final widening and this will be
accomplished on Sunday, June 20.
~
Work upon the new steel bridge
for the Iowa Central over South
Skunk river has been commenced,
A gang of bridge builders are now en-
gagged in putting in the false work
for the sustaining of the bridge while
the new steel 10 being set mp. Parts
of the old structure are being remov-
ed and the track is being sustained
with timber put in "false" work.
The frequent passing of trains makes
the work difficult for the reas on that
the bridge structure has to be in al
m ost constant readiness for the sus-
tanning of heavy loads. The new
bridge will be several feet higher
than the level of the present struc-
ture. Skunk river at present lie on a
'bender" and is somewhat more than
bank full. The water is out over the
near lying low lands and at the bridge
interferes with the work to sc me ex-
tent and causes many Inconvenience.
~
/ The Newton Record says: The
Iowa Central's carpenter car left Sat-
urday with the force of Norkmen who
had been busy on the branch for
some time-having, among other inn
provements, completed fine large
water tank near the depot, som ething
that had been needed Cor some time.
The past year has seen many inn
provements on the line between New
ton and New Sharon, and the road
has also had steady increase in
business Who knows but the rumors
of an extension of the old Central
may prove more truth than poetry"
and that she may yet furnish us the
great competing line Of which our
people have been dreaming for 10
these many days?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26
TROOPS ARE ON DUTY.
New Jersey Militia Guard Mills in
Paterson.

Paterson, y. j., June 21.-The Essex
troop of cavalry of Newark arrived
here Friday and proceeded at once to
the armory. The streets were lined
with people while the cavalry proceed
ed toward the armory, but there was
no demonstration or excitement OF
any kind. Contrary to expectations
an order was issued Friday ordering
the local companies of the national
guard to report for duty. 1t had been
expected that only troops from other
cities would be called upon to do strike
duty here.
SILK Mills Open.
A number of silk mills opened at the
usual hour Friday, the owners relying
upon the promise of the mayor that
troops would be called out to protect
property. At all the mills that started
up policemen, fremen, or deputy sher-
ifs were on guard, and every crowd
that gathered at any of the plants was
promptly dispersed. The orders OF the
mayor are that no gathering of people
shall be permitted in the street and
these orders are being fully carried out
by the force at his command. In addi-
ton to the silk mills two Lighthouses
were opened up Friday morning. At
these places the bosses went to work
assisted by non-union dyers' helpers.
At mills that have opened the en-
ployes were supplied with arms and
ammunition to protect themselves and
their employers property in case OF
at+apk
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26
REFUSES TO GIVE NAMES.
Malvar, Former Filipino General
Sustained by the Military
Board mt Manila.

Manila, June 21.-Malavar, the for
mer insurgent general, continuing
Friday his evidence before the board
which is investigating the charges Of
cruelty, etc, brought by Maj. Corne-
Illus Gardner, governor of Tayabas
province, island of Luzon, against
American officers and soldiers, impli-
Gated all the native civil officials of
Tayabas in assisting in continuing the
insurrection. The general said his com
mission visited the federal party in
Manila. who did not advise Malavar to
surrender. Malavar refused to give
the names Of the principals who as
sisted him, on account of fact that they
were liable to be cited to appear before
the sedition court. The board sus-
tanned the witness.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26
BIG LAND DEAL.
Mahaska Parties buy 1000 Acres OF
Dakato Realty.

Fremont Gazette One ofthe largest
sales of real estate that has come to
our knowledge for some time and one
in which local parties figure as
purchasers is the sale of 1890 acres
of South Dakota land adjoining the
city of Sioux Falls, which is situated
in what is probably the best county
in South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the
County Seat of Mennachaha county
and Is the largest city in the state.
This tract of 1000 acres, is as fine q
piece of property as there is to be
had in the north west and changed
hands this week, at $50 per acre.
Elmer Weldon, Tom Emmert and
Ernie Lyon being the purchasers.
$50, 0L0 is quite sum to put into one
land deal but the indications are that
within the next year the property
will advance to SIS per acre. The boys
left Monday evening to close the deal
With the above parties departed
DIR. Sarbaugh, Frank Hayes, Chas
Stem and Jno. Hammond, who will
likely invest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26

strike, as is now proposed, the vast in
dustrial machinery of the United
States would be handicapped for fuel
so that thousands of factories would
have to suspend work.
An Army of Miners.
Wilson has statistics showing there
are approximately $4,000 miners in
the country, scattered through 30
states. The miners of "a states would
be actively involved if there should be
suspension of operations. In Idaho,
Nevada, California, the Dakotas, North
Carolina and two or three other states
brown coal, known as Ignite, is
mined, but the organization did not
take these states into consideration
when it issued call for the national
convention. There are now over 300,-
900 members of the mine workers or
gained. Mr.. Wilson says that nearly
every nonunion man would 60 out If a
general suspension of work should be
ordered During the first anthracite
strike two years ago there were only
5000 anthracite men in the organiza-
ton, yet over $4,000 went out. The
anthracite organization now has over
147,000 members, and since the strike
was ordered a few days ago the Vir-
ginia and West Virginia men have been
focking to the union
May Prevent General Strike.
At the coming convention the be-
lief is that the competitive district
western Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio
and Illinois--will take hand against
a general strike. These states have
contracts that they do not want to
break. The combined vote of the com
petitive district with that of Iowa is
expected TO prove strong enough to
prevent the success of the proposition
for a general strike. There are num-
Der of states whose agreements expire