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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
LONGEST FIGHT ON RECORD.
Burke and Bowen Fought Seven
Straight Hours at New Orleans.
IT. Louis Post-Dispatch.

IT, Louis Post-Dispatch.
svhat was the longest prize fight on
record7' is question frequently asked.
The one man in the world who could best
answer the query was in st. Louis last
week in connection with one of the shows
II local theater. His name is Jack
Burke.
On April 6. 1898. Burke and Andy Bowen
bought for over seven hours without leav-
ng the ring. The fight took place at the
I'D Olympic Club. New Orleans. and went
so rounds, Marquis OF Queensbery rules,
10 e draw.
AT the end Of the fight Burke had both
lands broken and his left arm paralyzed
while Bowen was scarcely able 10 stand.
Neither could have killed fly.
This historic battle is by long odds the
reatest ever fought. The exact duration
II the fight was seven hours and twenty
minutes. Three referees were tired out
md many Of the spectators went home for
upper and returned To see the finish Of
he fight
Burke and Bowen were both lghtweights
II some reputation at the time. Much
money was waged on the affair and a big
rowd was present when hostilities started.
Burke tells the following story Of the en-
gaEement:
s-rhe fight was different i'm those days
rom what II Is now. In the first place the
ding was out doors. pitched on the sand.
i merely TOUR posts STUCK IN the sdnu,
md two rounds of roIes made up the affair.
Wien you were caught in a corner or
,ea,fen against a post the chances are you
eft some skin with the post and accumu-
eted few splinters in place of it,
"For the first fifty rounds of that fight
matters were even. We went so fast that
this period two referees were used, the
nan who started the affair being tired out
following Us. Eventually the second man
Eas tired out aud a third went i'm.
'in the fiftieth round In an effort to put
Bowen out and end the agony. both my
saIads went TO pieces and ! was I'm agony
or the rest of the round. doctor I'm
he audience was called 10 our corner. and
&c shot cocaine into both my arms 20
itaden the pain. so that 1 was able to go
sack into the game.
AT intervals during the fight my hands
zere so bad that injections of cocaine had
be repeated. i was advised To quit
several times. but so much money was bet
m the affair that could not afford TO stop
N account OF my friends.
las the tight progressed Is became one
org agony. AS the effect of the cocaine
= gorc OF blow on the arm caused intense
hsotIng pains. The river sand on tho
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

Nature through the active agency of the
rains, winds and even the dust sometimes
performs wonderful things in the strange
fashioning of the obdurate stone into forms
resembling the human face. On the very
summit of Mount Tumalpais, lofty peak
that stands about twelve miles from the
city OF San Francisco, is a most remarkable
profile wrought in the solid stone
Just few minutes walk from the end of
the railroad that leads UP to the mountain s
summit, on the trail that circles the crest
of the peak, brings one to the ''Old Lady
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

were revealed in court by Mrs. Bodey, a
neighbor of Rhe Heynemans, who said Mrs.
Heyneman had explained their significance.
A circle on the pavement Informed the wife
that DR.. Haas had called in her absence,
and cross in the ring meant he would
call again LITER in the day. Other HERO
glyphics were arranged between the two by
which the woman made known her move-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
CURIOUS OLD JAR.

sworkmen, while recently making an ex-
cavation at Lowestoft, In England, sud
denly unearthed many interesting relics.
accompanying picture. 49,,
An old china coffee pot it Is, and experts
who have seen it say that it is in many
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.-Much valuable
s}lverware is reported 10 have been stolen
from the Madison-avenue home OF Doug
las Robinson. brother-in-law OF President
Roosevelt The loot secured by the bur-
glars Il said to have been worth several
thousand dollars. This Is denied by the
Iolice authorities, however.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

HAMBURG, Dec. 5-A terrific snowstorm
and dense fog prevails on the North sea.
End a number Of shipping casualties have
occurred. The Dutch steamer Alwina from
I.arochele. for Rotterdam, foundered and
the crew persisted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
.Nesv 6bin@s Strange and Curious


In addition to freaks IN the fowl line. one
of the oldest is rooster which walks up
right like a human being, as you can see by
the picture.
In looking at il from behind ii suggests
person with his hands clasped behind his
back
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

1t is difficult to estimate the actual num-
Der and brilliancy of the flashes which ac-
company ordinary thunderstorm. An
ingenious photographer has recently hit
upon a way of presenting the electrical
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

effects of an entire storm. The accompany
ing photograph shows upward of a score
of lightning flashes taken on a single plate.
The picture was made by exposing the plate
continuously throughout the storm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
ODD BONE COLLECTION.

Here is a curious souvenir of horrible
feast I'm the Fiji islands. After feast the
savages of these islands are in the habit
OF preserving the human bones they have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
WORKING UNDER THE SEA.

An ingenious diving bell used in French
waters enables men to work at a point six
or seven hundred feet below the level of the
sea. diver, even a very strong and ex-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
CHINESE WAR GOD.

In all the discussion of war in the far
East the name of one of the most important
participants in any hostilities, according to
Chinese ideas, has so far been omitted The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

herself. This huge natural sphinx seems TO
guard the path where 1t narrows on a rocky
ledge.
The profile is perfect. The seams and
creases made by the centuries of weather
human face No one-however aged la our
worldly yeaTs-can remember when the
old Lady was young. However, when
backward thu outline of the wrinkled yisage
is lost. and ilstead the eye can dimly trace
the features of a woman young and as
beautiful as an Egyptian princess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
CURIOUS CAVE.

Both England and Scotland abound in
caves. Since the land is for the most part
crowded, these natural shelters are fire.
quently used for houses. The illustration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

of the famous Pools Caverns shown here
with is only one of scores of similar caves
which have been put to practical purposes.
For many years this cavern, which is known
as the Peak. was inhabited by several fami-
lies. who worked cotton mill in 1t for
years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
STEEPLE AFIRE.

1t Is very rare for church steeple OF any
height TO be actually burned up while il
still keeps it's position. Usually in church
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06

the party did obtain two very small ones
from nearly n hundred miles away and
kept the secret of having them. The only
possible chance of there being enough to
serve the company was to carve them and
serve from the kitchen.
The women placed an improvised turkey
on the table in front of the gentlemen of
the house where the dinner was served.
which was the cabbage of the picture. They
notched flannel for comb and the tail feath-
ers of turkey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
FINED BY THE MAYOR
FOR FAST DRIVING

George sandrock, driving Tom Hen
negan's team of horses, was arrested
Monday night by the police for driving
too fast. At the evening session Of the
police court he was fined $40 and costs
by the mayor.
J. w. Smith swore out warrant
against Ed Daniey in police court Mon
day evening. charging the latter with
assault and battery. The two got into u
squabble over bill which one owed the
other. Danley was fined S. and costs
by the mayor ut the evening session.
Three plain drunlss were fined the us
nal fines at the evening session and one
plain drunk was disposed of this morn
ing. One of the quartettc was dismissed
and the others were sent over to the city
TAILOR for three days.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
- 81 sAMuEI EDwARlss

The remains Of Samuel Edwards, col
ored, Who died IN Grafton, arrived in
this city Tuesday morning on train No. 3
The remains were taken to his late home
on west Main street, from where the
funeral occurred Tnesday afternoon at
o'clock. The burial was made in Elk
View cemetery. The colored Knights OF
Pytliiaa lodge, of which the deceased was
n member. had charge of the funeral.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
Cholera Infantum.

This has long been regarded as one of
the most dangerous and fatal diseases
to which infants are subject. It can be
cured, however, when properly treated
All that is necessary is to give Cham
berIain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and castor oil, as directed with
each bottle, and a cure is certain. For
sale by Geo. c. Stone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
very Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea.

Very Remarkable Cure of DiarrhOea.
"About six years ago for the first time
in my life 1 had sudden and severe att
tack of diarrhoea," says Mrs. Alice Mil
Ter, of Morgan, Texas. 4 got temporary
relief, but it came back again and again,
and for six long years have suffered
more misery and agony than can tell.
1t was worse than death. My husband
spent hundreds of dollars for physicians
prescriptions and treatment, without
avail. FiIllrlly we moved to Bosque
county, our present home, ind one day
/ happened to see an advertisement of
Chanberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy with a testimonial Of a
man whoh nd been cured by it. The case
was so similar to my own that conciud-
ed to try the remedy. The result was
wonderful. / could hardly realize that
was well again, or believe it could be
so after having suffered so long, but that
one bottle of medicine, costing but
few cents, cured me-" For sale by Geo.
@. Stone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
WILL INSTALL AND
BANQUET OFFICERS

The Ladies of the Court of Calanthe,
an auxiliary organization of the colored
Knights Of PytIias lodge, viii install
their newly elected officers Thursday
night in the lodge hall in the D. *.
Reed building. At the conclusion of the
installation ceremonies, the newly elected
officers will be banqueted by the mem
bers of the lodge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07

No man or woman in the state will
hesitate to speak well of Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets after once
trying them. They always produce a
pleasant movement of the bowels, inn
prove the appetite and strengthen the di-
gestion. For sale by G. c. Stone, druggist
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
WILL LEARN BY ACTUAL PRACTICE

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. Coleman left
Tuesday morning for New York city
Mir. Coleman win enter q hospital there
to learn the profession of an opticion
from a practical standpoint and eNpe-
rience. He win likely be thus engaged
several months. Upon the completion of
the course he will locate to practice, but
where he has not definitely decided.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT
GoFF MEMORIAL CHURCH

The members of the Bonafield Guild of
the Golf NJ. E. church viii give an ice
cream social tonight in the lecture room
of the church The soeiuI will be held
from O'Clock to IL. An invitation to
attend, patronize the Guild and spend
a pleasant evening socially in extended
to all.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
REA1 EsrArE DEALS.

samuel Fittro ct III to Charles D. FL
lott. one lot. Wilsonburg
Charles Crummit to Hulda Jane Sfu'n-
nit one lot. Jackson street, city
Office j. Hill to Martha J. Bower
sixty acres, Simpson district.
Ida j. Bell to y. n. Meredith Two
lots, Wallace.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07

For lazy liver Cfamberlafn's stom-
ach and Liber Tablets. They invigorate
the liver, aid the digestion, regulate the
bowels and prevent bilious attacks For
sale by G. C. Stone, druggist.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
BALTIMORE & Ono.
RAILROAD.
rFe.Ill Lino cIarI<sb1lra stsltioB
ScHEDULE or TRAINS.

=. 9 o.r1s>in Line cIaEItsb~irs sssNtioD
west Bound.
No. 1-(daily) due 1888 a. m.
10. FL daily due 1880 a. m.
! no. 3-tdailyJ due 1913 a. m.
10. AZ daily due s:42 p. m.
No. Co. daily due 7:2s p. m.
East Bound.
No. daily due 1854 a. M
No 40 daily due 1913 a. m.
No. ~ daily due $3.50 p. m.
No Y daily due 1858 p. m.
No. FL dailyl due Gas p. M
W. VA. & PITTS. DIVISION.
West Bound.
No. 81 daily ex. Sunday Ar. e:15 am;
Lv. 6:I5 a. m.
no. Il DaIyl Ar. $3.50 a. M; Lv. 1880
No. (daly ex SUM- Ar. 2:l5 p. M.
Ly. 1856 a. m.
No. -(daiIy ex. SUM- Ar. 6:45 p. m.
No. O. tsunday only Ar. 1920 P. M;
Ly. 1920 p. m.
East Bound.
No. s-CDaily ex. SUM- Lv. $3.50 a. m.
No. p DAILY ex. SUM- Ar. $3.50 a. M;
Lv. 1895 p. M
No. 66-Sunday only Ar. ana LV. s;4O
a. M
No. a. daily Ar. s.ss P. M; Lv. 4 p. m.
No. - daily ex. Sun.J-Ar. and Lv.
1880 p. m.
WEST VIRGINIA SHORT LINE.
West Bound.
No. 7l7-tdaiIy ex. SUM- l1:5O a. m.
No. 7l9-(daily) Ar. s:l5 p. m.
East Bound.
No. -(daily) Lv. $3.50 a. m.
No. TO daily ex. SUM- Lv. 2:so p. m.
Trains Nos. and run between
Clarksburg and Sutton.
D. B. MARTIN,
Mp. T., Baltimore.
G. w. BASSETT,
G. p. A., Baltimore.
G. w. ALLEN,
T. P. A., Parkersburg.
BFSddoce WRisfeeEyJ,, the best IN f6e
world. Cumberland Export Beer, the best
ON the market at Family Liquor Store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07

is one of the most precious Offering
that can be made. Rich, brilliant,
beautiful and incomparably radiant
on the sideboard our cut glass has a
charm of its own. Each piece is hand
cut in the latest patterns and extreme
" artistic In effect. Our prices are
extremely low for high class goods 10
this line.
z. "A. ROBINSON & SON.
322 Street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07

Coll T. b. seely and William Mcbride
have gone TO Marietta to look after BUSH
ness matters.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07

The Loader.

Doals in everything in the
news and cigar line. Ali the
late books magazines, periodi-
Gals and newspapers on sale as
soon as printed. Orders for
any book or publication given
prompt attention. A number
OF up-to-date novels at less
than half price, Our line Of
cigars includes every brand
from the Clarksburg stogie to
the imported 25-cent cigar. A
line of pipes, etc, second
to no IN e In the Ct ty
B. & o. Mile s9e, Bought and
Postage Stamps
Postal Cards, Special Deliv-
cry Stamps.
Your Patronage
Wanted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
cHEcks ARE PoRuLAR
THETRADERS BANK

solicits deposits from business men
and Others. Here money is safe from
IRE, foods and thieves, and only ac-
cessible to those in authority.
AS a financial Institution the
Traders Bank is established on firm
blsis and its business mephods are
perfect
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07
ebster Springs
Boiling Co.,

w. Wooddell, Manager, Webster
-ings, w. Va. ChaS. ID. johnston
ncral Sales Agent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-07

BFSddocs WRisfeey, the best IN 1f6e
world. Cumberland Export Beer, the best
on the market at Family Liquor Store.
m9tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-21

The long disputed Alaskan boundary
QUESTION has been settled by the confer.
ence commission, holding sessions in
England. in favor of nearly all the con-
tentions advocated by this country
Some of our Cadadian cousins are in
clined to be rambunctious, but as the
successful contestants we can give them
Sufficient latitude to coll their coppers
without hard feelings.
No citizen interested in the welfare
of the town should neglect to qualify
himself to vote at the oncoming city
election. The matter of registration
will fix the standing of those desiring to
vote, and if the initial step is neglected
there is no appeal. The best timber
available is none too good for the veal
and advancement of the city. but lack
of interest may give the whole town the
worst of it,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-21

Formaldehyde or borax has been
found in nearly all canned meats pre-
pared by the big packing houses of the
west, as the result of analysis made at
the request of State Food Commissioner
Mcdonald by Prof. Elton Fulmer, state
chemist and professor of chemistry in
the state agricultural college at Pull
man. Sulphites were found in a few
cases. A determined effort is to be
made by the officers to eradicate this
pernicious practice, and violators of the
pure food law will be given the full
benefit of it's provisions.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-21

Frank Winchell was adjudged insane
by a medical examining board Monday
afternoon, and was taken to the Med
zeal Lake hospital by Deputy Sheriff
Edwards and Jack Kaufman. Winchell
has not fully recovered from his recent
severe attack of sickness, and it was
determined that it was dangerous to
himself and others for him to be at
large. His many friends here hope the
treatment received at the hospital will
soon restore his health and mentality.
DR.. A. II. Henry, the new pastor at
the NJ. +. church is with his family now
settled at the parsonage and the doc
tor has entered upon his work as pas
ter. He has been prominent in Metho-
dist circles, having held the pastorate of
churches in Chicago, Omaha, Salt Lake
City, Butte and other large places, and
comes to the coast for the benefit of
Mrs. Henry's health. The congregation
is pleased with their new pastor and
the work for the year promises to be
the best in the history of the church in
North Yakima.
John Rudkin was over from North
Yakima Saturday and Sunday. He is
starting improvements upon his land
and will prepare several hundred acres
for seeding in the spring. Lester
Coffin was here from North Yakima
Saturday. Coffin Brothers are putting
in about 200 acres of land under the
canal. They have completed pipe line
and will have their irrigation system in
shape in very short time. People
with plenty of capital and experience
in the pecularities of this section are
taking hold of large tracts, and will
in II short time fully demonstrate the
productive value of Kennewick valley
Kenewick Courier
A car of new machinery was unloaded
at the sawmill north of town yester-
day
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-21

F. X. Hiscock today sold 25 tons of
hops to New York parties at &c f. o. b.
North Yakima. This is the best sale
reported this season and is good indi-
cation Of the trend of the market.
Suit for divorce has been brought by
Mrs. Augusta Roberts against Harry
Roberts, through her attorney, H. ].
Snively. The property interests were
settled before the recent departure of
Mr.. Roberts for Scotland.
WANTED to rent-An alfalfa ranch
near North Yakima Address f. Hop
kins, Dayton, Wash 1t.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-21
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF Stockholders of Old Union Ditch
Company.

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting
of the stockholders of the Old Union Ditch
Company will be held in the court room in the
court house in the city of North Yakima, Wash
ington. on Saturday, the 3lst day of October,
1908. at the hour of two O'Clock p. m, tor the
purpose of determining whether said company
shall make an agreement with the Yakima W.T.
ter, Light and Power Company whereby said
Old linton Ditch Company shall procure all of
its water from said Yakima Water. Light and
Power Company and transfer its appropriation
to id Yakima Water, Light and Power Com
pany. and take such other action as may be
necessary to carry out such agreement.
BY order of the Board OF Trustees and Presi-
dent. JOHN J. RUDKIN,
42.2t Secretary.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-21
NORTH YAKIMA AND VICINITY

Nicely furnished rooms four blocks
from Yakima hotel 30l South 4th.
J. J. Backer has the thanks of this
Office for fine box of apples from his
Wenas ranch.
Mrs. Roberts of Portland is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Draggoo of
South Second street
II. G. Moulton and Jud Pratt took
advantage of the excursion today to
visit the Walla Walla fair.
Nellie Hawn has made application for
letters of administration on the estate
of her late husband Jacob Hawn.
H. H. Schott Co.'S store front is be-
ing freshened up with a new coat of
paint as is also that of the New York
store.
a. johnson is preparing to erect
stone building on the Paetow lot on
Front street. The old frame there at
present will of course be removed.
J. H. Gilbaugh of the firm of Sessions
4 Gilbaugh returned from Portland,
where he has been the past five weeks
at his parents home confined with fe-
YER
Miss Gertie Avery. accompanied by
her uncle. Eugene Sutton, came over
from Seattle the first of the week on a
visit TO the formers sister, Mrs. George
Grist
Have you registered? To vote at the
coming city election your name must be
upon the books. There is not much time
to lose Better call at the city clerks
Office and register at once.
The Rathbone sisters had very
pleasant social event at their hall last
evening. After comforting the initiatory
degree on couple of candidates So
cial time ensued and refreshments were
served.
You will miss it ladies, if you do not
look over our line of millinery before
purchasing. We have everything in
ladies' and children's headwear at right
prices. Millinery Department H. H.
Schott Co.
John W. Thomas came down from his
Swauk mining claims yesterday. He
is very enthusiastic over the outlook
there, and tells of strike on claim
adjoining his which produces fabulous
quantities of precious metals.
In addition to the marriages noted
elsewhere in this paper, licenses to wed
have been granted to VIM. j. Dustin
and Miss Gertrude Ellis October ~,
and to August Selle and Miss Wilhel-
nina II. Selle October l9). The first
named couple reside in this city and the
latter near Zillah.
The wrestling match at the Armory
tomorrow Thursday evening promises
to be an exceptionally good event.
Chris Larson, whom all Yakimans know
is in splendid condition and his oppo-
nent, James De Ray, claims the cham
pionship of Canada. Both are conced-
ed exceptionally clever in wrestling,
and the bout will doubtless be witnessed
/ by large audience.
i The ladies of the Baptist church are
/ preparing to give a Halloween carnival
/ Friday and Saturday evenings, October
80 and 81 A novel feature of the car
nival will be the japanese tea booth.
! To each person purchasing a cup of tea
a handsome little cup and saucer will be
given. Fortune telling and Halloween
games will also be a part of the pro-
gram. The place of holding the carni-
val has not yet been decided upon. but
will be announced later.