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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08

want for anything; but, of course, you
can't go with me-"
DICK you made me love you. l
was good girl till your lying tongue
led me astray. God help me. 1 be-
l1eVed all you said-believed you loved
me. Now you throw me aside; curse
your white American skin, you have
played with me, ruined me, and
swear by my mother, go and leave me
in my disgrace, and my spirit shall
follow you till my wrongs have been
avenged" and with the air of an out.
ragged princess, Nita left him to
ponder over what she had said
He never beheld her alive again.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Oriental Lodic.

A man bought three pounds of meat
and brought it home to his wife to
cook for dinner and then went his
way to his place of business in the
bazaars. The wife was hungry and
ate the meat.
In the evening the man came home
and asked for his dinner.
There is no meat" said the wife.
for the cat ate it."
Bring the cat said the man, and
pair of scales"
Weigh the cat" said the man. The
cat weighed three pounds.
IF this is the cat" said the man.
where is the meat? And if this the
meat, where Is the cat?" -Harper's
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
has been ringing In my ears all hav .

has been ringing IN my ears all day. ~
Poor little Mia" he continued.
meditatively, II did treat her shabby:
but, Jack, | could never have married
her, though l wish now had not
wronged her So"
You will be on time in the morn.
ing, old fellow" as Jack arose to
leave You have been my comrade
through everything else, good and
bad, so 1t is fitting end that You see
me safely through matrimony: good
night" and with a cynical smile NAV.
ing over his lips. he listened to the
echolng OF his friends footsteps, as
they died away through the hallway.
CONSERVATION reigned supreme at
the Colburn mansion on the WEDDING
morn. The bride was becoming bvs.
terical despite the comforting words
OF her attendants. Such was the state
OF affairs when Capt. Jack Dunn ar.
rived. Upon learning Dick had not
arrived he fastened to his apartments
with feelings of anxiety in his heart
he could not subdue.
Rushing into Dicks room he sung
out, Come, come, old man. vou,re
late; the bride is shedding her first
tears for you"-the sight that met his
gaze froze the words on his lips.
Lying on the floor, dressed as he
mad been the night before, with a
look of intense horror on his face
was Dick-dead.
AS Jack looked on that countenance |
he could not but remember the prov.
erb,
The wage of sin is DEATH"
bendlng over the PROSTATE form
he took from the clenched, cold hand
several long strands of jetty-black
hair.
The daily papers dwelt on the af-
fair as follows:
Capt. Richard Johnston, U. s.
Vols, was found dead at his aDart
nen"s Lhls morning. Heart failure
was the cause OF his sudden demise.
HIS death is more than sad and pa-
'netlc. as he was to have been mar
lea thls morning to Miss Nettie Col
'urn, who is Frustrated with grief"
Among Dicks" papers was a LET
er addressed to Jack" written after
lack had left him the night before
he day set for his wedding, which ran
hus:
My Dear Jack: Nita has troubled
ne again-ten minutes after you left.
Ter oath rings still in my ears, and.
Id comrade, I have a presentiment
hat it will be fulfilled. If anything
appens to me guard my past from
be public and know that Nita's vow
as been kept. Dick"
Jack" reads the letter, and, as he
'oks at the strands of hair he had
AIKEN from Dicks" hand that Hateful
forming, he knows the truth; whatev-
r passed between Dick and Nita-
oirit or what (0-is locked into his
yal heart to remain.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
She Was No Gordon Rveu

Several ladies sat in their club y
few evenings ago, discussing the yfr-
tues of their husbands.
''Mr. Bingleton," said one of them
referring to her life partner, never
drinks and never swears-indeed bz,
has no bad habits!"
Does he ever smoker" someone
asked.
Yes. He likes a cigar just after
he has eaten a good meal. But I SIM
pose on an average, he doesn't smoke
more than once a month"
Some of her friends laughed, but
she didn't seem to understand whE.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
There Are Others.

Was Ananias a great liar. pa?"
asked Willie Writemup.
Yes, for his time, my son; OF course
there has been a great deal Of i'm
provement in that line since"
And with this the senior Writemup
proceeded to put the finishing touches
upon the Motor Manufacturing's cata-
logue, at the compiling of which. kind
OF literature Mr.. Writemup is justly
deemed an expert.-The Automobile
Magazine
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
MoIlifyinu.

II am afraid. Bobby" said his moth,
er, that when l tell your father what
a naughty boy you've been he will pun
ish you severely"
Have you got to tell him?" asked
Bobby. earnestly.
oh, yes, l shall tell him Immediate
ly after dinner"
The look of concern on Bobby's face
deepened
We'll. mother" said he. give him
better dinner than usual; you might
do that much for me-"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Before She Died.

Before l die I'm going to have a
new dress!" emphatically declared
Mrs. Bizby.
What do you want of a new dress.
anyway"
DO you think, John Bizby, that I'm
going to be buried and spend all eter-
nifty in the old thing I've been wear
ing these last thirteen years?"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
The Poor Young Man.

"Mr. Awlkash " said the trembling
young man in the threadbare suit Of
clothes, 81 have come to ask you for
the hand of your daughter"
The rich banker wheeled around in
his chair and looked at the presump-
tuous youth.
Henry" he said kindly, 'you can
have her, and | will see that she sup
ports you in better style than you
have been accustomed to-"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Wasted Enerov.

Professor Bung-"A beauty? Well
perhaps she is"
Mr. Rattles-"Why, man. haven't
you noticed the divine way she
smiles?'
on I'm not altogether unobser-
want. have made a calculation, in
lact' that the energy expended on her
smiles, if scientifically applied, would
run an automobile. Life.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08

Six months had passed, and to-day
old st. Johns church of Topeka was
thronged with fashionable assem-
olage, 1t being close to the hour set
for the marriage of Miss Nettie Col
burn, daughter of the Hon. Francis
Colburn, to Capt. Richard Johnston of
the Kansas volunteers, who had lately
returned from the Philippines.
| Carriage upon carriage was deposit
ing it's brightly arrayed occupants ar
the door of the old edifce: the eray
haired priest was standing at the
chancel rail; the appointed hour had
arrivSa and passed: ten, twenty and
now cne half hour was here. and still
no briSGl couple.
The wedding guests sat in feverish
expectancy; the reverend father, eve
Ing the entrance impatiently; when
the doors were thrown open to admit
an officer in full uniform, who hast.
ened to the altar and spoke to the
priest in a low tone.
There was a look of sorrow on his
kindly old face as he dismissed the as
semblage with the startling announce
ment that there would be no wedding
to-day"
The evening prior to his wedding
day Capt. Dick Johnston was passing
quietly at his bachelor apartments
with his friend and comrade, Jack
Dunn, captain in the Fifteenth U. 8. |
Regulars.
AS was saying, Jack, tomorrow |
should see me the happiest of men;
and yet the recollection of that affair
with Nita l can't get off my mind-1t
almost drives me frantic at times"
'Jack"-Dicks voice was solemn
and tremulous-"I swear to you have
seen her-Nita- three times this
week, and right here in this room"
"Oh, the devil, Dick" laughed Jack.
you have been tipping too much; late
1ours and loss of sleep will make a
healthy imagination, you know.
Damn it, man, how could you have
seen her when she has been dead six
months or more? Did l not see her
buried in the old Jesuits' ground at
Manila? Cheer up, old man; l al
most believe the nearness of your
Wedding day is making you nervous"
Ugh, Jack, l will never forget her ,
hreat that night will never forgive :
GU, and If you leave me, my spirit :
hall follow you and avenge my
'rongs.' See, hear 1t now, Dick; It G
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Not a Real Indian.

10 you remember that dark COM
Plexloned girl who was visiting tba
Pr1ngles last summer"
Yes"
lney said she had Indian blood in
ner veins. But 1 don't believe it,"
why not?"
II sne had been anything of an
lndlan she wouldn't have married a
bald-headed man"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Proof Positive,

He ton his knees)-Darling, | love
you with all my heart, with all my
soul, and with all the strength of my
being.
She-Are you in earnest. Clarence?
He (reproachfully)-I earnest? Do
you think l am bagging my trousers
in this way for fun?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
He Aroused Discussion.

intellectually is such an uninter-
esting person.
Helen-Oh, 1 don't know. He gave
rise TO an animated discussion last
nlght as to- whether person can be
CONSIDERED absent-minded when his
mind is neither here nor elsewhere.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Went the Limit

and ana SO you were victimized by the
sharpers while you were in the ci+v >"
asked the pastor of the travelled nam.
Der of his flock. - eh'i
'Victimized?" said +bo
WY, parson' l was skinned so good
ana clean that what was left on ma
"oulu discourage chiropodtst
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Knew the Sex.

Mr.. Fargone: My dear fellow 7
am in despair. That girls heart is as
hard as steel can make no impress
sion on it,
Friend: You don't go at it in the
right way. Try diamonds-they are
harder than steel
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Princess Charminc

am sorry, George, you don't ad.
Lnire my new Dress" said the vouns,
wife, Everybody saws if is o Souns
ing" IL IS charm-
oo,,. iour friends, my dear, paw vou
I nUnlpI l1l l pay your bills" re.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Inc sight that met MS gaze froze the
words on his lips.

The day the transport Freedom left
Manila for home Capt Dick Johnston
identified the remains of a female
which had been fished from the bay
by patrol boat, as all that was NOR
tai of ''Nita.''
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
No Domestic.

Mrs. Greene-"How do you like
your new domestic, Mrs. Brown? She
looks like nice girl"
Mrs. Brown-"Domestic, did you
say? You never made greater mis-
take. Bridget is imported"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Alters at the AJ+.,

vo poneS-My wife has disagreeabIe
erooahTs -Any woman's voice is disa-
eieeaole after she is your wife ~
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Anita's Vow,
BY HARRY G. CoNNoR,

Ai<hISIlI II. CONNO X,
%Copyright. 1902. by Daily Story Pub. Co
The old dance hall at Manila
which Uncle Sans" soldier boys ha6
TecafisteneI Volunteers Rest" was
Apiaze tonight with gaily colored
lights and lanterns and profusely dec.
grated with the STARS and stripes"
Inc boys" were giving a blow
sout-a sort of farewell one to the
somcers and men of the Fifteenth Kan
sas, who We're to sail for the States in
a few days.
Inc Filipino maidens with their
Hasning eyes. swarthy skin and fan
Il tastic garments, as they were whirled
60 and fro in the mazes of the civil
3 Azed dance by the boys" made an at
1ractlve picture. one would not soon
forget -
While the revelry was at its height
AZ staiwart officer, with a handsome
n tive maiden clinging to his arm,
h Hoe his way to one of the refresh.
snt booths In the rear.
NO one paid special attention to
eneir movements, and If they were, in
deed. noticed at ALL it was with a
sshrug of the shoulders and a smile,
as all the boys had long. known of
che attachment existing between Capt.
iDfck Johnston and pretty Anita
tAmarido, a,daughter of one of Aguin.
sAldo's ex-cabinet members.
sNita,s-..Dick'' was bending low
Pver her chair--..Mhat you ask is i'm.
possible. | could not live the balance
III my life in this place, besides nv
hetive land holds all that is dear to |
ss.e"
And 4, my Dick, am 1 nothing to
ca Have you not oft said to me.
"a y Nita, you are the flower of this
lad and love you so much that I
shall never part from you? All, nv
Dick. did you not teach me to love as
Lhe fair-skinned ladies of your land
Iove?-
Yes yes, Nita but"-a frown of an
aoyance fitted over his countenance
things in the States are far diff
sssrgnt to what they are over here"
y My Dfck, you are always right;
must not stay here: you must go
I fne oni the big ship when she comes
Il look of pleading love soften
4 Ssg her flashing eyes-''you must take
s with you to your beautiful land"
No, no, Nita. don't think that
3uld do; you would soon tire of our
9de OF living in the stuffy cities, and ,
Ag for this open country and grassy j
Ills. No, the States would not suit :
Ebn--you had better remain here" :
Will leave me here, Dick-you -,
me off-what when my child
70 father to see its dimpled :
,no %. no; it must not be; rath- +
lnouns han that. You swore you ;
sys - ~ Nita--you promised you G
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Better Dead Than Good

Better Dead Than Good.
an GncIe-Bobby, you've been a good
little boy, I suppose. eoou
Bobby-No, haven't
IN oncIe-Well, hope you have not
been very bad. nave not
0ooOy-Oh, no. Just comfortable
Then He shivered.
She-But 1 would never marru
man who loved me for NV y a
looks. uy good
HeLof course not, dear no,
thought of such thing never
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08

vow, wSr cGii the matter wit,
about or 9 9'' What are you kickinr r
are o gotno hear all the dndas
h1a e gong in for stripes. and it,s uues4
'17ineu shame to make US wear - a
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
One of the Dancer. sc

Jobnnio OF me Dangers of Livino
vo,ob nhn ae old chappie wbo+,.
Ian Gan hand bandaged for? what s
bwn ttssSlees-Weumatism, old bow r,o
saucab M,.a man bwought me a cold
'N WIN me coffee this mawning u
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08

a stalWart officer with handsome
ea,tive maiden on his arm.
bfs1esElvs sSed me in the church as your
tbiT,sA & " and her form was shaken
4baFP sonate outbreak of grief.
-ttand 5. ONE, Mia, don't take it so
-srarn1 re something fierce. will
ror you and see to it that
Fery trouble comes you will not
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08
Would Like to Catch lt.

Mamma" said Tommy, docs sugar
ever cure anybody of anything?"
''Why do you ask, my boy?"
Il thought I'd like to catch it, said
Fommy.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08

Traveller a for the nigh
C.erk-fiaYent the house
Got he house?"
Whereis
out in the back sir the
the berries Good 49, 0onC roll over o.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-08

to-day ana she De
a
(snii Ihopey
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
BRYAN SAYINGS.

Something like two hundred Re
publican congressman can not I'M
derstand why q man like Hender-
son should allow himself to be
guided by his convictions.
The spectacle of Mr.. Morgan
being urged TO settle the Goa,
strike 10 proof that Mr.. Morgan
yields more power than can With
safety be trusted to any one man.
A large number Of Republican
organs that encouraged a parade
in a rough rider suit as an effect
i've and legitimate form of cam
paigning. are quite sure that Tom
Johnson's circus tent campaign 10
They call il TON Johnson's
and from the fright it is
using in Republican circles il is
.ijent that Johnson will have a
lnenageris annexed in Novsm.
Der. with all the g. o. p. animals
safely Gagged.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
NEW MARION HOTEL.

Messrs W. d. Baird and Cort J
Pierce took charge of the Frank.
lin Hotel yesterday. Hereafter
the popular hostslry will be known
as The New Marion Hotel" Mr..
Franklin lea res this week for Sa-
lem, where he will take charge of
the Salem Hotel, which is being
rsmodelel and extensively i'm
proved.
Mr.. Franklin has been engaged
in the hotel business in this city
for a year, and through his sue
cessful management courteous
treatment and careful attention to
the comfort of his guests made
The Franklin House" one of the
best known and most popular ho.
tells in Western Kentucky. Bust
ness interests at Salem, where he
formerly resided, made his reno
val to that place necessary. His
departure is universally regretted.
The new proprietors are popu-
lar gentlemen and the hotel will
continue to prosper under their
management.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
SALE NOTICE

will on MONDAY. OCT. Is, 1909,
that being county court day, sell TO the
highest and best bidder, on a credit OF
6, - and IS months, at the court house
door in Marion, KY, between and o.
clock, my farm Of l35 acres, lying IA
miles North Of Marion, on Morganfield
road. This Place is q splendid location,
in Marion school district, in a good
neighborhood; about ITO acres cleared
balance in timber; about 20 acres partly
broke for wheat; good orchard, plenty OF
water, two good wells, pond never goes
dry, good house OF rooms, good cellar
under house; porch and veranda built
last fall; good stock barn, 30x60 feet; a
large tobacco barn. III you want home
here is your chance; some one will get a
bargain. Purchaser must execute bond
for the purchase money.
w. ID. CAIN.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

The sheriff's settlement for the
year 1901 will be published in the
Hustler Friday. This statement
shows an itemized list of all mon
ey collected and paid out by the
sheriff for that fiscal year.-Msd-
Iisonyille Hustler.
The sheriff's settlement in this
county should also be published.
Statements of the financial condi.
ton of the county can not be
made too often. and certainly they
should be made once a year
Morgan6eld Sun.
The sheriff of Crittsnden coun.
ty should make the people,familiar
with the condition Of the county.
by publishing the details of his
settlement.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
WElO0h-lEAR.

Mr.. Jesse Weldon. recently OF
Crofton, and Miss Maud Lear.
daughter of Mr. T. J. Lear, a pro.
minent farmer Of near Tolu. Ky =,
were married one day last week
They will make their future home
in Madisonville.
The groom is a son Of Mr. J. W
Weldon, Of Msdisonvills, former.
ly proprietor Of the Crofton hotel
and for some time WAS & salesman
for b. u. Williams 4 Go. at Croft
ton. = Hopkinsville Kentuckian.
The happy young people have
many friends in this county. Mr..
Weldon formerly resided in this
city.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
MRS. FRANKLIN DEAD.

Mrs Sherman Franklin died at
her home in East Marion Friday
morning She was i'll only few
days The funeral services were
held Saturday morning at ii o.
clock, and the remains were laid
to rest in the new cemetery.
Mrs. Franklin was a daughter Of
the late DIR. J. X Clark.
Mr. Franklin aud the little chill.
dren have the sympathy Of the en-
tire community.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
Marion MOOlen Mills
and EXCHANGE Co

Have in motion their grist and feed
mill and will also make first class, pure
Graham Flour. Will also exchange
good, first class patent or straight grade
-four or meal for wheat, oats or corn.
Will give you the top prices for your
goods.
We have NJ. A. Wing employed as our
miller; he is one Of Kentucky's best mil.
lers. We guarantee our goods, IL not as
represented return and we will refund
your money.
Your patronage solicited and prompt
attention will be given.
Free delivery. Phone No. l2l.
w. 7. JAMES,
LACY HUGHES
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

The annual report of the Com
missioner OF Pensions shows that
there are 999. 446 names on the
rolls. There has been q net gain
OF ., 1872 pensioners since 1893.
The amount paid out during the
fiscal year was 81 81 ,504, 26S and
the cost of operating the bureau
and agencies aggregates So, $50, 529
The pension system since the be-
ginning of the government has
cost 81, 992, 509,0l9
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

The last issue of the Engineer
ing and Mining Journal has two
articles relative to this mining
district. While the subject mat
ter of the articles is purely a
statement of the situation and
descriptive of some of the mines,
the fact that the staid old Jour-
nal gives us so much space means
that the district is getting into
comfortable position in the min.
eral world.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02
NOTICE TO TRUSTEES.

Be careful what you sign. Com
plants have been made to me
about the way a certain chart
agents have been receiving orders.
The law does not force you to buy
anything. Use common sense and
cool judgment and be sure that
you know what yon are signing.
John B. Paris, Supt.
Oct. ], 1902.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

The cow is a big factor in the
economic affairs of the city of Pa
ducah. A special election was re-
Gently held to determine her sta
tus. and by vote of 9S5 to 669,
she was given the freedom of the
city. With these bucolic surroun-
dings it is not surprising that thr
two Democratic papers down there
are always going for each other,
and one or the other is always
kicking.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

Hon John X. Hendrick of
Smithland, the we'll known law.
yer and candidate for governor,
has forwarded to chairman Joseph
II. Pryor his resignation as a mem
Der of the Gosbel Reward Fund
Commission. The reasons given
are that his private business and
candidacy for governor prevents
bis attendance at the meetings of
the commission.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

A vote on the whisky question
was taken in Fulton last week and
the local option people won the
fight. The contest was a spirited
one. A number of arrests for il.
legal voting were made. The anti
whiskey people carried the city by
a majority of So.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

Supt. McChesney has ordered
an examination Of teachers at
Frankfort Oct. 10th and llth, for
state certificates. Many schools
are without teachers, and no coun
ty examinations can be held be-
fore next June. Teachers having
state certificates can teach in any
county in the state.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

The Democrats at congressional
campaign headquarters are angry
over Senator Harris interview, in
which he expressed himself as
doubtful of the benefit the Demo
Gratis would derive from carrying
the House. Secretary Edwards,
of the Campaign Committee, has
given out csustic reply to Sem
ator Harris statements.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

Mr.. Z. 81. Taylor, of Frankfort,
has withdrawn from the race for
the Democratic nomination for
Governor. He gives as his reas-
on pressure of p ivate business.
The withdrawal of Taylor leaves
the race for governor between
Beckhsm, John X. Hsndrick, of
Smithland, Judge r. ]. Breckin.
ridge, of Boyle, and Judge Jam es
ID. Black, of Barboursyille.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-10-02

The State courts refused to have
prize fighting in the old common.
wealth, and the managers of tie
State fair Immediately proceeded
to cultivate the sentiment for prize
by giving an exhibition
of McGovern's work in the pres
ence Of the entire State.