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The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

DR.. Nj. L. Babcock was in
Chappeli Tuesday AS an expert
witness in the suit of Mrs. Ida
Plummer against the Modern
Woodmen of America, a fraternal
insurance society. The suit was
brought by Mrs. Plummer to col
lect S2.50O insurance from the
company, the amount of a policy
held by her husband at the time
of his death. The defendant com
pany is resisting the payment of
the policy on the ground that the
holder was addicted to the exces-
sive use of drugs and that his
death by his own hand released
the company from liability. G.
&. McAllister, of Chappell, and
Wilcox & Halligan are attorneys
for Mrs. Plummer. The insur-
ance company is represented by
Attorney Y. S. Allen, of Lincoln,
Nebraska, brotherin-law of
W. j. Bryan.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

T. J. Hall, of Greeley, was IN
Julesburg Tuesday making ar
rangemcnts for the sale OF some
stations which he will ship to
this place from Briscoc, Iowa, IN
short time. He left Tuesday
evening for Briscoe t" secure
the stock.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Every business and profession
al man in Julesburg should at
tend the meeting in the county
clerks Office next Monday even
ing and assist in organizing an
association to promote the gener,,
al prosperity of the town and
county,,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

This morning c. W. White pur-
chased the w. E. Coumbe farm
of 113 acres, north of Julesburg.
The price paid was $4,000, or Il
fraction over $50 per acre. This
is fine tract of land and it sold
for a very reasonable price.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

A. Ackerman and Will Bauer,
ranchmen residing IN the south
east part of the colnty, were in
town Thursday paying taxes and
attending to other business. Mr..
Ackerman informed The Grit
Advocate that he and other resi-
deuts in his vicinity were prepar-
ing to build a telephone line from
Venango to Julesburg. Wire
fences will be used and in this
way the expense of constructing
the line will be small. The cost
to each subscriber will be about
$3.50
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Chester Wright is expected to
return this week from Fairfield,
Nebraska, where he has been
spending the winter with his fam
lily. Mr.. Wright has rented the
A. j. Lang farm from Mark Burk
and will move his family from
their present home in Nebraska
IN short time. I
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Mark Burke, architect of the
new Sedgwick county court house,
is busily engaged in making the
plans and specifications for the
building and hopes to have them
completed in a short time. AS
soon as these are prepared bids
will be solicited and the contract
for the construction of the build
ING will be let.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

DR.. Phifer will preach at East
Lincoln school house next Sun
day at p. m. and hold the Bird
quarterly conference for the
Julesburg NJ. Z. church. He
will preach at the Methodist
church in Julesburg Sunday even,
ing,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Denver Dentist Coming.

DR.. j. B. Thompson, Of Denver. the
well known dentist, will be in Jules
burg about April 4th, prepared to DO
any work that may be desired in his
line. Wait for him.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

w. H. Wallace made business
trip to Denver last Sunday, re.
turning home Tuesday evening.
While in the city Mr.. Wallace
called on DR.. Mason and found
him in good spirits and fair physi-
cal condition, considering his
long illness. The doctor realizes
that he is suffering from dan
gerous malady, and that his chan
ccs for complete recovery are not
many, but he will make the best
of the chances he has and hopes
that these will improve in time.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Mrs. d. G. Owen has been a
guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ. Harris since Wcdncs-
day evening. She will join her
husband in Alliance, Nebraska,
in few days and expects to make
that town her home. Mr. Owen
is working for the B. G. NJ. rail
road company at that place.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The telephone poles have ar
rived in Julesburg for the local
exchange, work upon which will
he commenced in a few days.
The Sidncy-Jlleshurg line will be
extended along the Western irri-
cation ditch and probably as far
east as Ogalalla where connec-
ton will be made with the Ne
braska telephone company's line.
Julesburg will then have connec-
ton with the outside world by
telephone rs we'll as a local sys-
TEN.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

A mass meeting of residents of
the reservation has been called
for Wednesday evening, March
%, at East Lincoln school house,
for the purpose of organizing a
telephone company to build Il
line to connect with a line al
ready being constructed north
from Haxtun, in Phillips county.
1t is proposed to use wire fences
where practicable and in this way
build the line at small expense.
George Woodlands and H. E.
Thompson are the promoters of
the enterprise, and they are meet
ing with considerable encourage
ment from the citizens.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

G. F. Parker left here Tuesday
evening for short business trip
to Bloomington, Illinois. He was
accompanied by James Stout, G.
F. Roberts and Harry Spillman,
of Deuel. county, Neb.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Last Friday j. r. Drake pur-
chased the Hagist farm in the
west part of town. Considcra-
ton 81, 200.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The social given by the Ep
worth League society last Friday
evening at the home of Prof. and
Mrs. G. V. Parker was largely
attended and a very pleasant time
was had by those present.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

A girl baby was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Kicker, west of
town, last Monday evening.
Mother and child are reported as
doing well.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

A large crowd of people attend,
ed the auction sale held on the
street in Julesburg last Saturday,
by j. Z. Drake. All the chattels
sold brought good prices.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Go to DR.. Carpenter, while he is at
the Pioneer hotel in Julesburg. He Is
fine workman and has passed the
beard of examiners Of Colorado and
Iowa. You have no reason to doubt
his ability. All kinds of gold work a
specially. AS the doctor is having "A
large practice here, he will remain
another week-until March -.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Dress Hat ODcninE. :.

March 25th and Goth. Miss Sim
mons will have an opening of trimmed
hats and .bonnets for Faster and
Spring wear next Friday and Satur-
day. All ladies are invited to call and
examine.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The local board of registration
was in session Tuesday. The
members of the board are Mrs.
w. A. Slusser, Mrs. M. r. Car
pcnter and L. w. Jenkins.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Mrs. Jonathan Porter left here
last Sunday evening for Churdan.
Iowa, to attend the bedside of her
mother who is seriously ILL.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
TslephOuv Meeting.

All residents of the reservation
interested in IL local telephone llnc are
requested to meet at the East Lincoln
school house Wednesday evening
March %, 1904, for the purpose OF De-
vising ways and means of securing d
line.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
David Camclin. the we'll known

David Camelin, the well known
south divide farmer, was a pleas
ant business visitor to our once
last Saturday. Mr.. CanclIn en-
joys the reputation of heinS one one
OF the best potato growers IN lile
county. He raises his potatoes
without irrigation and never fails
to have "a crop; besides they are
always of fine quality. Last year
his crop of potatoes was large
and he still has on hand large
quantity which he is selling 1or
seed.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

D. G. Policy left here Wednes-
day morning for Windsor, where
he has contract to build several
houses. He expects to move his
family to that place in the sum
mer.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

II it's a bilious attack take Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and quick recovery is certain. For
sale by G. Lavelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Ladies' Spring Suits.

Miss NJ. E. Simmons now has the
agency for Stevens & Bros. unexcelled
ready made, or made to order, suits.
Beautiful fashion plates-32G different
samples to select from. Jacket suits,
skirts ard shirt waists. Prices very
reasonable. Call and select stylish
spring suit.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
LOCAL NEWS,

Clark Harris visited friends in
OSalalla few days last week.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Joseph Ottman, foreman in the
Union Pacific yards at North
Platte, and wife were guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
McNew last Sunday.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

w. j. and D. j. Kelley, the
south side stockmen, returned last
Saturday morning from Beloit,
Wisconsin, where they had dis
posed of three car loads of horses
and cattle. They secured good
prices for their stock and will
Ship again in Il few months.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Carpets. Carpets.

At Macpherson's Furniture Store.
Hemp, Ingram and Brussels. From
% to 90 cents u yard. Linoleum and
Oil Cloths at reduced prices. Call
aud examine.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Early seed potatoes for sale by
Dave Camelin, Julesbure, Colo.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

All kinds of garden seeds in
bulk at Dye Bros. hardware
store.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

New magazines and books a
the Millinery Store.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

DR.. f. d. Wesner, optical specialist,
will be at the Brown hotel, Julesburg,
Colorado, March % and 26, 1904. All
persons in need Of optical work should
not miss this opportunity OF consult
ing DR.. Wessner and having their eyes
properly fitted with glasses. All work
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

j. A. McClintock is visiting
hsi wife who is conducting pho-
tograph business in Tonganoxie,
Kansas.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Our lard is best and cheapest-try
it. W. ii. Simnus.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

D. A. Canfield, promoter Of
the Jumbo reservoir enterprise,
is expected to visit the site of the
proposed reservoir today. He
will be accompanied by con
tractor from Denver, who will
make bid for the contract Of
building the reservoir. The con
tract will be let with the under
standing that the work be finish
ed within four months after il is
commenced. This will require it,
completion before the first of next
december.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Geo. T. Buzza, of North Platte,
was in Julcsburg yesterday nego-
tiating for the purchase of Dye
Bros hardware store. Prices
and terms were agreed upo" but
the deal was not closed, aItho1gh
it is probable that it will be con
sumated in short time. Mr..
Buzza was accompanied by Elm; I
Coates, manager of the G. +.
Iddings lumber business in North
Platte.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

H. |. Babcock, cashier of the
Commercial bank of Chappell.
transacted business IN JulesburS
Tuesday.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Sweet, Sour and Dill pickles in bulk
at W. ii. Simous.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Best sauer kraut in bulk at W. II.
Simons.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

G. f. Parker purchased the
Jacket place, north of Julesburg
in Deuel. county, Nebraska, last
Tuesday, from James Stout.
The consideration has not been
made public.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
RU7S

The walking sick, what
a crowd of them there are:
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to 60 to bed.
"Chronic cases" that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means-long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss of flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life to the weak
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
Of the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

We pay cash Or trade for all kinds Of
hides, pelts and furs. w. H. Simons.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Finest quality mince meat in bulk
at w. H. SimOns.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

J. G. Close made final proof up
on his homestead, north Of Jules
burg, in Chappell last Saturday.
He used Peter Soderqulst and
James Picrcy as witnesses.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Geo. p. Smith, the veteran IN
surance man of Deuel. county, was
in Julesburg Thursday.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

During the absence of her hus-
band Mrs. G. F.. Parker is con-
ducting the teachers examination
this week.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

yesterday Mark Burke pur-
chased sixty acres of farm land,
lying west Of Julesburg,
from Charles Kicker. Consider
alton $500.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Coumbe
spent Wednesday at the home OF
MIR. and Mrs. F. G. Flick, near
Fenango.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Geo. p. Smith, the veteran IN
surance man of Deuel. county, was
in Julesburg Thursday.
J. A. McClintock is visiting
hsi wife who is conducting pho-
tograph business in Tonganoxie,
Kansas.
H. |. Babcock, cashier of the
Commercial bank of Chappell.
transacted business In Julesburg
Tuesday.
During the absence of her hus-
band Mrs. G. F.. Parker is con-
ducting the teachers examination
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Coumbe
spent Wednesday at the home OF
MIR. and Mrs. F.. c. Flick, near
VenangU.
Yesterday Mark Burke pur-
chased sixty acres of farm land,
lying west Of Julesburg,
from Charles Kicker. Consider
alton $500.
]. G. Close made final proof up
on his homestead, north of Jules
burg, in Chappell last Saturday.
He used Peter Soderqulst and
James Picrcy as witnesses.
D. c. Policy left here Wednes-
day morning for Windsor, where
he has contract to build several
houses. He expects to move his
family to that place in the sum
mcr.
G. F. Parker left here Tuesday
evening for Il short business trip
to Bloomington, Illinois. He was
accompanied by James Stout, G.
F. Roberts and Harry Spillman,
of Deuel. county, Neb.
This morning c. W. White pur-
chased the w. E. Coumbe farm
of 113 acres, north of Julesburg.
The price paid was $4,000, or a
fraction over $50 per acre. This
is a fine tract of land and it sold
for very reasonable price.
A measuring weir was put in
the town lateral this week. The
weir was designed by Mark Burke
and was constructed by John
Hinshaw. 1t will now be posi-
ble to keep record of the water
supplied to the town by the Pet
ersen canal company.
Chester Wright is expected to
return this week from Fairfield,
Nebraska, where he has been
spending the winter with his fam
lily. Mr.. Wright has rented the
A. j. Lang farm from Mark Burk
and will move his family from
their present home in Nebraska
IN short time.
| Mrs. d. G. Owen has been a
guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ. Harris since Wcdncs-
day evening. She will join her
husband in Alliance, Nebraska,
in a few days and expects to make
that town her home. Mr. Owen
is working for the B. g. NJ. rail
road company at that place.
Go to DR.. Carpenter. while he is at
the Pioneer hotel in Julesburg. He Is
| tina Il
beard of examiners of Colorado and
Iowa. You have no reason to doubt
his ability. All kinds of gold work a
| specially. AS the doctor is having "A
The evening world., 1904-03-09
PROF. H. Il. KANES
Lecture at the Electro
lytiC Institute
TO MEN ONLY
First of a Spring Series-Many
Prominent Physicians Present
Some Remarkable But Well
Authenticated Statements
Made and Proven by Him.

10 ona "a, tudrs n, thu ,,.o a..
first n, mr. Kana'. .er,.. ., snrinc ,an,,ras
by the Iars, ana select aulsrco ,ha, no,LoI
every port Of the hail md anonrs, ,vhnm
MA r.co.,,z.a .or. -, ~ VT. -,
~ So"o !" Ne" ioFNs must
prominent physicians business men. lawyers.
,,,n -, -. as,..s LII w.
"a" ma u ours VIII u d SUCCESS even
DIR, kane who has made a ,nsc,a,,v =,
49, taa. " 'p.'a's Vi
n ms which p hs t has Ss.n e an au pl u,sIa'e rs
this city for the past twenty years and who
has also studied and practised abroad,
handled his delicate subject with an extraor-
binary tact and finesse.
lie first dwsit upon the woful ignorance
amongst boys chat would not eHis, II par
ents ana teaehets dia 'heir du'S' that leaus
almost Invariably to such evil and distress
"'' 49, ""
ease ana Repentance come too late ne
however distastetul It might be. by the rank
ana Tile OF the PROFESSION. leaving the field
e,a, on, oS,.S, a"u ~ a@,ar, n mn m a ams
who prospered shamefully upon the suffer
ings OF their fellow men.
lie next passed to a mns,erly handling of
the social evil" and strongly advocated the
French system of license and medical inspee-
tion. and called attention to the recent sue
the pas,eur institute Paris, nv Tho ,nocu,a.
ton OF chimpanzees, that gives us a practical
serum with which to yacoinate and render
immune ali nnrotessionais and su sn y and
OF blood robson '0H'p'e'e sN'er"'""''on
Of the Esw %sSGss 81 DT: pssensEls Of ,Sarisi
1 1sye mhi In V werst Ions IN can me bs URN, rae Ghan and
ion, thu. syoidins al pain' sutuSR er dan.
ger; Luiiy demonstrates the method OF Ba-
nener,e tor tne cur Ur sniarsement OF ne
by means or saivanlo cataphoresis. and
demonstrates ciearIy that nine out OF ten OF
Win rssors to any opsratioS San De cured
sxnianntion. Illustrated by charts and iisvins
The evening world., 1904-03-09
LEAGUE DATES NOT
TO Be CHANGED
TIGHT talk between the baseball

TIGHT talk between the baseball
leagues Is now coming from the
camp of the National organization.
While in Philadelphia Monday John
son is alleged to have said: IN the
event that Mr.. Hermann and ! cannot
agree 1 will consider myself absolved
from any further obligation TO the Ma
tional League. The American League
dates will be readjusted to suit the best
interests of the organization"
Pulllam said: Mr.. Hermann while
chairman OF tho commission. Is simply
ar individual member. and has no power
to change the schedule. Even II Mr..
johnson has a grievance-and he has
motif would require at least six OF the
eight votes of the commission to make
any changes. II. on the other hand,
Mr.. Johnson, whose league will be able
10 ave 100000 in players salaries alone
through the National agreement before
the season opens, wishes to ola that
section of the contract. he NAV as well
repudiate II in every particular. Maybe
II would he just as we'll for him to do
so, ms we should then know just where
he stands
The evening world., 1904-03-09
FIVE OF THE GIANTS DELAYED BY LATE STEAMER.

q ANANNAH, Ga. March a.-The
-. work OF the Giants Yesterday was
greatly delayed and Manager
McGraw considerably worried tonight
over the fact that the City OF Memphis.
due early this evening with five OF his
star ball-pllycrs, had not arrived up TO
midnight. The men who sailed last
Saturday are Mathewson. Bowerman.
Gilbert. Lynch and Minnehan. The
steamship officials say they expect tho
missing boat carly tomorrow.
To-day's practice was full Of ginger.
Besides McGraw those Of the old nine
on hand were Warner, Taylor, Nc
Gam. McGinnity, ~Bresnahan, Dunn
Mertcs and Browne, The new men are
Mccormick. Dorian and Pitcher Mill
gan.
The evening world., 1904-03-09
SOCIETY CHEERS ATHLETES
AT NEW YORK A. C. GAMES
.ird. Peter J. souter $50 YARDS; time. An.

third. Peter J. souter $50 yardO; time, Am.
Haif-Mile Relay. Private schnols--wpn by
Adelphi Academy team, Cunning. SClding.
school team. Judge, Mohr. Uimann. iiorr'
Edwards: third. Polytechnic Preparatory
School: time. 3m. AIS.
Relay Race. Two Miles. Open TO Colleges.
4.Men Team. Each Man Running HRli;Mi@
Won by Yale University team g. II. Burnap.
D.. ". Moftat. !. Cotes. Il. 4. Parsons; Co.
lumbia University team, J. 4. Taylor. e. A..
Fulton, II. NJ. Banks. g. Mcdonald: time.
sm; 0 Abs. only two cams started. Colum.
Pole Vault for Height HandIcap)-won by
g. Cooke. Yale % incheO. jump. 10 feet q
inches; second. NJ. Behr, Yale University
% inchesl, second. actual jump, i'd feet Il
inches. w. McLanahan. Yale lscratch). 10
feet o inches.
Relay Race-Two Mlles-open to athletic
man running half n mils-won
by N. "a. G.. team composed OF Alexander
George z. wood; second. Mohawk fR a ~,
McKctchney. Hanlon. Markheim. Ennis
third New West Side A, c. Time. SIN.
standlng High OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by
C. EwrS. n. Y. 4. G. scratch. Jump OF
Verein 20 ln). 4 IT. 10 In. third. /. +.
The evening world., 1904-03-09

Weber, y, "a; G. % in), iump 4 n. 10 In.
Mile Relay Grammar Schools-won
by Public School No. ., Of Brooklyn. team
OF Kelly. Walsh. PawlinE. McKenna; see
ond. Public SCHOOL No =. New York. team
Of stork. Held, Gleekman. Reid; third. Pub.
bc School No, ". New York: time. I'm.
RELAY Race. one Mile. HLsh Schools
Won by Erasmus Hall, team OF Krlsheldorf
seymour. o,Connor. McNulty: second. Hish
Gels B1Tisn. ptlet.ohinser; third, De viii
one Mile. Relay. ReEimentai-won by
Thirteenth Regiment OF Rrookiyn, toam com.
posed OF Underwood, Robertson. Werner.
Hellman: second. First Regiment. ChicaSo'
team OF Smith, Barrett, Kirby. Uffend1I
third. ,Twen!y,second Regiment, New York
Relay race. four miles. colleges, each man
running one mile-Won by Cornell Univer.
sity team. composed of w. y. Schutt, NJ
Mrns9n. II. Smith and N. Foster; second.
Yale University team. composed of W. Hail
c. s Jlcobus. =. II. Alcott and q. O.. PaTk.
hurst. Time, Ism. 20 los. only two entries
10 pound shot put. handicup-won by ii
IL Moyne, Harvard tscratchI. with a put Of
4Bft, loin.. second, Il, sheldon. y, Y. A. @
scratch. with 45rt. din third. l., f, Fewer.
boch. n y A Z. 60 feeu. with n put OF
AIT. 1Uihir.
The evening world., 1904-03-09
.LOR|LLARD SEES
HIS RACERS WORK

GRAvESEND. March 9,-The clear,
bright weather and pleasant tempera-
ture proved OF little benefit to trainers
CHARTERED at the Brooklyn Jockey Cluh
course. The frost of last night made
%galloping over IL unsafe and resulted
In the trainers seeking the roads 10
work their charges over.
An interested spectator OF the morn
ing's gallops was Mr.. Pierre Lorillard,
who has a string OF ten two-year-olds
and one three-ycar-old under the watch.
full y of Trainer Fred Burlew. From
his satisfied look he Is well pleased
with the development OF the racers.
Father BIZ DAILY tool to the road
Himself, Illyria, Torchlight and Colon
shy, coins, In Indian file. %galloped. Him,
shape.
The evening world., 1904-03-09

II boys nut In morning and after
noon sessions of two hours each and ns
a result OF strenuous work are tonight
feeling somewhat stin and sore but
cheerful, McGraw was disappointed in
he grounds and before any real practice
the holes had to be filled up. onse-
Guently to.dav's work was largely con.
hned 10 llmbering up, In throwing to
bases and similar stunt but Uttie hot
ting or fielding being attempted.
McGraw was in uniform and aid about
as much work rs any OF his men His
seems stronger than last wear and wbcn
he gets the new bandage ordered he
has hopes that he Will be able to take
an active part when necessary. ~
BESIDES INC men on the DELAYED
steamer there are still TO arrive Ana
Dahlen and the two new pitchers. Nops
and Wiltsr. ''PS
The evening world., 1904-03-09
TO MEET
PARDELLO ON MAT

Tom Jenkins. who has been working
In town for his coming match with
John Fleming. will be seen on the mat
Tonight Mt Watson's COY Corner,
Brooklyn. He will meet Leo Pardello
In a hftCen-minute match, agreeing to
throw the Italian champion in fifteen
minutes to forfeit Jhe decision.
The evening world., 1904-03-09
WHERE FITZ STANDS ON
THE FIGHTING QUESTION
FIrzsIMMoNs.

noB FIrzsIMMoNs. who SAYS he
y has been fighting In the prlze-rlng
for twenty-six years, will an
nounce In a few days whether or not
he will accept kid" McCoy's chal-
lenge 20 fight for the middle weight
championship of the world, or else ,e-
clare his intention OF retiring from the
ring forever, His reason for not an
swerlng McCoy's def Just now is n le-
ply from 81. Louis relative to his new
business venture in that city. which lie
expects at any moment. and which will
determine whether he will continue
fighting or a 5 aside the padded mltts
for good.
The evening world., 1904-03-09
KID" MCCOY TO FIGHT
BIG PLACKE APRIL |

will be a part Of McCoy's contract to
win, AZ n contest with philadelphia
Jack o'Brien will depend upon such a
result.
Placke weighs 80 pounds and stands
d feet ga inches In his socks. lie IL
considerably larger than Ed. Dunk
horst. the old-time trial horse
The evening world., 1904-03-09

HrID" MCCOY was matched last
night to fight Henry John
Joseph Placke. the big Hol-
lander. who has just arrived here,
SIX rounds in the Armory, Philn-
uelphia' Friday evening. April l. II