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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND -
Nelson shot left 10 the face and
Britt eontended himself Nsth box-
inE. lie swung a left to the face
and then a right 10 the face. Mel
son was unreleuiinE and foiiowed
Britt around the ring trying 90 land
a vital naneh. Britt drove tao icffa
20 the Jaw that would eavea taz
ggred an ordinary fighter. Nelaon
seemed willing. ho~ever. to Absorb
Britt's blows. for which he coun.
tered with right and ieft 60 BIRTHS
Jaw. The pace was 40 strenuous
that both were tired. Nelson drove
Britt 10 the ropes with lett ard
right 10 the Jaw and mixing 81 Britt
swung right and left 10 the law. but
they had no apparent effect on Mel.
son. Britt fought Nelson from the
elinehes. finally landing 4 lsft hook
10 the body that staggered Nelson.
Nelson vent 10 bis corner. SEEM
ingiy in distress. II vas Britts
round
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND IS
They At once mixed Il. Britt land.
ing tire elefts and a right TO the
face Britt missed . hard Jeff and
drove In right aud left 10 the head
Britt kept pspperiug At Nelson. but
the latter always came TO che
scratch and /, seemed that II no
amount Of punishment could stop
HING. Britt booked rlght 30 the
body and then shot bic right TO the
Jaw and for the fIrat time Nelson
broke ground. lie. however. bore In
aud received Britt's left thrice in the
face Nelson then hooked bis
left 90 the jaw and they mixed IL in
Britt's corner. both sending in hard
nppercuta Nelson fought hard at
close quarters. unmindfui OF the
constant leftH that Britt shot In at
him. Britt was much fresher In
this round. and the round closed
with the advantage on hts side.
NELSON KNOCKS BRITT OUT
~ EIGHTEENTH ROUND.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. a.-Man.
aser Nolan IL still on the fence re.
gsrdinE the referee for the Britt
Nelson fight lie said this morn
ing:
As ! feel now will not accept
ieffries. All we want Is a square
deal II the two men get togethel
in the ring AT cnlma this after.
noon britt will be defeated.
The manager for Britt said.
There Is no chance for US 10 lose
Jimmy Is the master OF Nelson or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

any other lightweight ia the world.
| Complications have arisen by an
/ attempt Of Nolan 10 run out, but
there will be a fight. and We will
/ vim
Jeffies this morning reiterated
| his determination 10 referee tho
fEht. regardless Of the attitude Of
either u the managers. lie ssisss Il
| feel fhBi my repetatior ~ al stake.
Sact one Of the contestants will get
aquare deal and that's what the
] 9ublic expects"
A. his quarters this morning Mel
son said Britt will have iittle
chance 10 Indulge ia fancy work this
afternoon. ! never felt better In
, my life. and viii be after him all
the time. He VIII have 10 stand
up ana fight feel that ] am a
sure winner"
Britt said Il never was more
confident IN my life. I intend TO
meet Nelson At bis own game. and
II he wants to slug he viii find me
In the center Of the ring ! can
beat him al any style. and this
match will not be won on a deci-
sion Long before the a. rounds
expire / expect 20 hear the time
keeper count 10 over Mr.. Nelson"
Some Of the best ring advisers IN
the country Will be behind the prIn-
cipaia this afternoon. In Brltfa
corner will be James Spider Kelly.
recognized rs the foremost second
IN the world Sam Berger. amateur
heavy weight champion OF the Pa
cifle coast: Frank Rafael. Britt's
sparring partner. r. V. Krelllng. bis
boon companion and training part
ner. and Curt Richardson. Behind
Nelson viii be George Gardner,
Who aspires % heavy weight hon
ors. Martin Murphy. celebrated
handler and conditioner. Harry Fo-
ley. Billy Nolan and Fred Landers.
the local lightweight who has been
the sparring partner OF Nelson. At
10 o'clock this morning the betting
was to 10. with Britt ruling a
strong favorite. Even money Is be-
Ing Offered that Britt will not win
inside Of IS rounds This indicates
that Wise bettora expect him 20 win
on a decision at the end Of IS
rounds.
A heavy fog. which enveloped the
arena at c0lma all morning. gave
place at noon 10 bright sunshine.
In automobiles. carriages and street
cars. 1890 fight enthusiasts early
wendell their way 20 colnla and dis
a appeared within the immense stock
ade, One hundred and seventy dep
uty sheriffs took their places about
the vast arena to preserve order.
The picture apparatus Was tested.
and al Is IN readiness for the en-
trance Of the fighters.
Al 10 o'clock Britt and Nelson
s. eighed In ~ Harry corbetts place.
While both are well within the re-
auired is3 pounds. Britt had a few
ounces the better ~ Nelson.
Early In the morning a great mob
gathered about the arena, only 10
learn that all the hieaeher seats.
which were advertised 20 cost 60.
had been scalped and were being
odd Tor 81. The same applied 10
seats, SPECTATORS ask
ing from $3.50 to IS over regular
prices.
At 1 o'clock the question OF ref
cree was stu unsettled. Nolan
would not take Jeff. Britt Insisted
on Jeff When the time comes TO
enter the ring. II the situation Ia
az changed. croffroth win take Nell
sons forfeit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND IL
They missed lef, and riEhs en-
changes Nelson foiiowing Britt all
around the ring britt kept the
Dane back and acns terrific rich,
uppvrcnt to the body. Britt fol-
iowed Il with right and left a. the
tas and fhrn followed u With = left
hook TO the iaN. Britt shot tEo
let's 20 Nelson's pors place and
easily avoided Nrieona amateurish
attempts 10 land. Nelson. however.
never waNefsd receiving twa stiff
left hooks and riKhs 10 the Jaw. be
Kept EuinK IN then the Dane
seemed 10 take punishment without
any apparent effect aud showed no
distress from the Onslaught ffum
Briiia right punches. Brist again
had the advantage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND l.
Britt led first. but received a left
hook Ia the face. Britt then shot
his right 60 Nelson's body and fol-
lowed it with two lefta to the face.
Both felt each other Nelson rushed
20 cllneh and quickly broke, Nell
son blocked a hard left aud then
hutt swung his right hard over
Nelson's eye and drove wicked left
90 the body, A clineh followed and
Nelson. In a rush. swung left 20
nose. opening cut over nritts
nose. Britt sent straight smash
10 the face. Roth mon we're ex-
ueruely careful Nelson. after
blocking a left. hooked a left 60 the
side Of Brltt's face britt looked
very determined The round was
quite interesting and both men dis
played AL parts Of the game On
the whole. round was about even
II WAS easily 60 be seen that both
we're very determined
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND g.
Both spared and Briit's left went
around Nelson's ear. A powerful
right waiiop caught Nelson on the
head and a left landed over his
heart Britt swung with left. bat IL
was blocked and they eilnched
Britt hten swung with ieft. but Il
was blocked and they ellnehed.
Britt hen swung right and left to
Nelson's Jaw. but the Dane never
stopped and always forced Britt
around. Britt constantly tried with
left and right and finally rocked
Nelson's head with a left to the
jaw. Britt wriggIed out OF corner
and then Nelson swung left TO the
Jaw. sending Britt 10 the ropes.
They exchanged blow for blow IN
the middle Of the ring. both fighting
hard and desperately Britt did ter-
ribie execution with his consistent
batetring and Nelson appeared 10 be
weakening IS the bell rang. Britt
had the better OF the round. tie
landed four blows 20 Nelson's one.
and they we're all hard iolfs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND IL
They missed irfta for the face.
Nelson followed britt to the rope.
but Jimmy peppercd away with let's
90 the head. Britt then swung two
rights TO the head and received in
return a right to the face. Nelson
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

continued to force Britt around ana
Britt - ever landed three blows
20 Nelson's one. Suddenly Nelson
shot a terrific left TO Rritfa jaw.
staggering him. Nelson followed hts
advantage. swinging left aud right
10 the lau. Bfiit appeared weak.
aud broke ground. They fought az
a fearful pace. Nelson sending in
terrlfsr wallops and Britt wobblcd.
They mixed H. Both werc tired and
Britt fighting back weakly. Nelson
made a wonderful rally in ihia
round and Britt loked TO be all out
Selson. too. appeared tired. but went
to hls corner with the honorH much
IN his favor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND s.
Nelson came up dancing. Britt
missed several left leads and broke
ground before the Dane. They
SPARED. Britt holding Nelson hae (
with lefts 60 the head. Britt then
slipped 10 the floor aud was up
quickly. Nelson shaking his hand.
They exchanged rights and lefts q
the head. Nelson went 10 cluas
quarters. got Britt In a corner. but
Jimmy sent a terrific right 90 the
Jaw. which Nelson rcfaliated with
left and right to the Jaw. staggering
Britt and they sent 20 a cllnch. In
the center OF the ring they ex-
changed rights and LEFT uppercuts.
Nelson having the better Of Il. They
kept fighting fiereeiy at close quar-
tiers. Britt hEmmering Nelson's jaw
with fearful right and left wallopa
1t vas wonderful the amount u
punishment the Dane took at this
stage Science thrown 20 the wind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

Britt shot two rights 10 head. Mel
son following him. eagerly looking
for a mix. Nelson sfraiRhtened him
with a left aud right hooks TO tho
face and they went breast to breast.
Nelson landing left and right to the
face. Suddenly Nelson sent in a
vicious left clout to the Jaw aud in
mix. after receiving right and left
10 the face. was sent TO HIS corner
with right and left chops 10 the Jaw.
II looked bad for Britt and bis sec
onds threw water on Britt IL was
a terrible fight. Nelson raining blow
after blow on Briit's jaw and face.
Britt was apparently helpless Nel-
son was tired from hts own exer-
tons and could not land a knock.
out blow. A. the gong rang Nelson
wa the stronger OF the two and u
looked a. II Brittle ogld not have
lasted much longer. He came back
gamely. but was too weak 10 da agv
damage. Nelson looked eonf.dant
and Britt loked distressed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09
ROUND Il

ROUND Il
Britt appeared be all but out. but
rallied in q sensational manner.
swinging accurate right and left
swings to Jaw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

Both led viii, lefts missing Britt
ssnt IN several tabs with left 10 the
face and a right 20 the face. out
poisting the Dane. An uppercut got
Britt Ia the face and Britt fought
back. landing hts left 10 the body
almOs' ~ VIII Nelson vent after
grff 10 teeu within close quarters.
bu: y It eaa Toe shlfiy clearly out
taaiar ScisHu. Bfitt then landed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND IL
Both men landed let's Nelson
forced a. usual lie constantly
kept On boring. hut BFttt KEEP, send
lng right and ieff 10 face nritf
could not make Nelson kr~p bis
distance. ThsY clinshsd and e.
changed let's Britt IN rally
swinging right and left TO Jazz. Mel
son aflli vent in. but his blows fell
short. The song rang with the
men in a eiineh. Bfiit zscmcd 10
have gained strength and continued
a systematic ballet. HriffR round
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

a stiff right 90 the Iaw. ~ohbling
Nelson's head Then followed \
fierce exchange. both landing tell
Ing blows britt then shat hls len
twice 10 the Jaw. and then put two
s,iff rights 10 the same place Mel
son continued 10 be the receiver
general ~ nrltfs left and ftxht
ei0ufs. trit nothing could stop him
In the mix Jeff had caught britt
on the Jazz. bat Britt vas not affeef-
81 BY II. nritt clearly ouipalnfst
Nelson and bad the adxaniRRe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09
ROINn q

MY - =
Nelson forced Britt around n
usual. Britt trying 10 uppercut with
left. Two left jabs went 10 Mel
sons face and a right reached the
same place Britt landed two left
iabs aud then another and another
and varied II with right hook 20 the
Jaw. All ~ this failed 10 faze the
Dane. who many times came back
fierceiy. Britt struck rather low
and was warned. in a exchange
Nelson put two uppercuts TO BIRTHS
face aud body and then Britt. find
ing Nelson IN an exposed position.
landed two terrific rights and n
left TO the jaw. Nelson kept trying
TO get 20 close quarters. bat Britt
smashsd him AZ Will with left and
right TO the face. but could not keep
the Dane ~ a distance Britt hal
tbs honors ~ battle every Incl
thus far. which had been contested
almost 70 the liant ~ human en-
Gurancs
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ROUND =

hO0N0 ~
After both missed iefts Britt
landed on Nelson fiereely. and Nell
son Rugged and for his pains re-
celved two terrific wallopa ON the
body. Britt peppered away ~ the
sore nose. but Nelson constantly
came in for more. They then
e'inched. and Britt swung two icfts
20 the head and WAS rewarded By =
right swing 20 the face. Britt then
drove right and left 10 the face.
Both men fought fierceiy and then
Brit shiot n hard 10 the Jaw and
received > left 10 the stomach and
. right 20 4 . head. Britt hen put
his left twice over the heart Biod
was flowing from both mems faces
~ the men sought their eoTnera
Both msu fought desperately every
inch OF the way and there was much
steam and venom behind the blows
II was Brit's round
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BIG CROWD


C0IMA. Cal. sept. s.-Briti /,
finally accepted Ed. oraney az ,
referee. 4,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

ROUND -
Nelson eVadcd a left lead. and a
moment later Britt shot two let's
90 the face The hlod was still
coming from Rrlts nose from a blow
in the previous round Nelson
forces Britt o the ropes. side-stens
two let's and Hritt swung two
wicked let's 90 the Jaw. dazing Mel.
con. Nelson broke ground and Britt
repeated blow. The Dane. however.
fought hack and laadcd tao power
ful rights On Brit's Jaw. Britt then
Grove his right hard 60 the fact. and
two pow wrful blows over the heart.
Nelson. however came In for more
and they went 10 close quarters.
fighting hercsiy. The bell rang
With the honors in favor Of Britt.
although Nelson seemed none the
worse IS he went TO his corner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

HOtNH -
They went NJ II quickly. Britt
sending two light lests 10 the face.
A third attempt went Wild and they
SPARED carefull. Nelson forced
Britt about the ring trying TO get
10 close. and Tor HE pains received
. right 10 the head Nelson then
sent In two straight lefts and they
mixed In the center OF the
ring. both doing great cxecu-
ton. Nelson having the advantage
Britt oufelassed Nelson in shift
ness. but this did not disturb the
Dane They elinehed aud fought
hard at close quarters. Referee
Graney constantly ordering the men
20 break. Britt then swung hls LEFT
Ia the face and then sent a fierce
right 10 the face. staggering Mel
son. Britt then sent Nelson 10 his
Launches with a terrific right 10
the Jaw. Nelson was up quickly and
received more punishment The
blood ssFeamed from Nelson's nose
as the bell rang II was Britts
round. and Nelson looked none too
cheerful as he took his seat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-09-09

NELSON KNOCKS BRITT OUT
~ EIGHTEENTH ROUND.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-28

st. Petersburg, Feb 24.-That there
is reign of terror in the Caucasus
is no longer denied by the officials
here; in fact 1t Is openly admitted at
the war Office that communication
with the district. is absolutely cut on
and that the troops there are simply
unable to communicate with st. Pet
ersburg. In many places the soldiers
are besieged in their barracks and are
only holding their positions by force
of numbers.
One report received here states that
sailors and marines from the Black
Sea squadron have been landed and
hurried into the district to cope with
the infuriated mobs of strikers who
are parading throughout the country
districts looting the mansions of the
mobiles and carrying away all Of the
live stock of the several places.
1t is reported here this morning that
the czar has issued an edict drafting
reservists from all Of the outlying dis
tricts and from st. Petersburg and
Moscow to do duty in the Caucasus
and several brigades who were de-
stined for the far east have been order
ed to remain until this latest insur-
rectionary movement is put down.
TERRIBLE SCENES AT BAKU.
Baku, Russia, Feb. 23.-Not in the
history of this city has such scenes
as have transpired during the last few
days been known and in nearly every
household there is mourning today and
the end is not yet. On Sunday a
street brawl broke out between party
of strikers and Tartar boys which
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-28
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL
Passed by the House After an All Days Fight.
It Carries $50, ,OOU, ,OOO--.C Conference Report
on Army Bill Was Agreed To.
MORGAN ATTACKS CANAL COMMISSIONERS

Washington, Feb. 23.-The house of
representatives tonight passed the
river and harbor bill practically as it
was reported from committee. A
steady onslaught was made by mem
bers to amend it but they signally
failed. The Indiana, Ohio and West
Virginia members we're particularly
aggressive. But each attempt was
overthrown. The battle ragged the en-
tire day. The measures carries $780,
100000, one-half being new appropria-
tions. The provision giving the super
visor of New York harbor power to
regulate towage went out on point of
order. The secretafy or war was CIV
en- greater power to prevent dumpage
in channels and a provision was
agreed to protecting oyster beds.
The conference report on the army
bill was agreed to. This settles the
case of General Miles and other re-
tired officers who accepted duty with
the militia. AS agreed upon the pro-
vision reads:
"All officers on the retired list above
the rank of major who have hereto
fore been or hereafter shall be assign
ed to active duty shall receive their
retired pay and no further allowances
from the United States, provided that
colonel and lieutenant colonel shall
receive the allowances of a major on
the active list"
The house amidst cheers agreed to
the senate amendment to the military
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-28
A VER|TABLE REIGN OF TERROR
Communication With the Caucasus Cut Off,. Troops
Besieged in Their Barracks Infuriaed Mobs
LOOting Mansions of the NobIes
MORE THAN A THOUSAND PERSONS KILLED

soon resolved itself into a general en-
gagement. Fighting continued until
Wednesday when both sides called
truce. Hundreds of houses were burn-
ed about the heads of their occupants
While the casualties are as yet un-
known 1t is estimated that over 1000
persons were killed while more than
twice that number were wounded.
Entire families have been dragged
from their homes and messacred and
their bodies shockingly mutilated and
left in the streets.
A mob Of fully 1900 persons made
an attack upon the Pitoyeff and kas-
pigsk works but were finally repulsed
by the guards leaving behind them
over 80 dead. More trouble Is feared.
COMMUNICATION DESTROYED.
Warsaw, Feb. a. Strikers have de-
stroyed the great switchboard located
outside of this city and have cut off
all telegraphic communication with
the several sections Of the city and St.
Petersburg. The employees of the tele-
graph company whose lines connected
with Vistula have Joined In the strike
and all communication with Germany
is at an end.
WARSHIPS FIRE ON CITY.
Constantinople, Feb. 24.-It Is re-
ported that the situation along the
Black Sea in Russia Is most threaten
ing and that riotihg and fighting in
the streets Of all Of the cities has
been in progress for several days.
One report has It that the Russian
Black Sea squadron opened on Poti
with its guns and wrecked large por-
tion of the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-28
WIRELESS TELEeRAPHY IN WAR.

Wireless telegraphy has been pretty
well tested in the waters between
Corea and the Chinese mainland dur.
ing the war. A Russian system was
working between Port Arthur and
Chifu and various stations on the
Kwangtung promontory before the
fall. Naturally the Russians have not
taken outsiders into their confidence,
but 1t will probably be admitted when
the war is over that Port Arthur was
in communication, after a fashion,
with St Petersburg, If not with Muk-
den, at all times. The Japanese have
wireless bases on the Corean coast
and receiving appliances on their war
ships. The Italian government has a
connection which works from Chifu
to Peking, via Tsin.wan-tau, But the
most pretentious service was that es-
tablished by the London Times to re-
port the naval operations In the
waters round Port Arthur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-28
HOW THE STANDARD OIL
WORKS OHIO PRODUCERS
When Independent Refiners Wish to Buy Oil They
Are Told to Go to Hades-Other
Changes Made.
Changes Made.

Washington, d. G. Feb. 23.-Repre-
sentative Campbell, of Kansas, this
afternoon made public statement re-
garding the operations of the Standard
Oil Co., compiled from information
sent to him by people in various parts
of the country. He has given the in
formation, with the names OF those
contributing it, to the department
of justice, but in his public statement
he withholds the names.
From people in Ohio he received the
following:
"First-The Standard Oil Co. issues,
as you are aware,pipe line receipts
for oil to the producers or anybody
else who may turn the oil over to
them. These are supposed to be In
the nature of a warehouse receipt.
The independent refners recently
bought some of these receipts and de-
manded the oil. The Standard Oil
politely told them to go to hades, and
refused to deliver It,"
The next charge is that the Stand
ard Oil Co., In the past, has allotted
so many thousand barrels of crude oil
per month to independent refners.
During the past year they have re-
duced this amount so per cent. This
places the independent refners practi-
cally at the mercy of the Standard.
1t is impossible for. the independents
to buy crude oil from the producers
because Of the policy Of the Standard
to absolutely ruin those who have the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-28
HORRIBLE CRIME IS
REPORTED FROM
ALLIANCE
GEORGE WooLF ARRESTED ON A
SERIOUS CHARGE.
He Is Alleged to Have CriminalIy
Assaulted a Little Girl Only
II Years Old.

Alliance, Feb. 23.-A revolving crime
came to light this morning when l..
]. Folk, of Jersey street, made affidavit
before Mayor Walker for the arrest Of
George Woolf, charged with a GRIM
inal assault upon his daughter, Vera,
a little girl not yet II years old. The
crime is alleged to have been COM
mitted on the afternoon Of February
6 in the rooms of the accused over
Hyatt's store. on East Main street.
The matter was kept a profound
secret by the little girl until Wednesp
day evening when her condition ne
cessitated the calling Of a physician
who found her In an extremely critical
condition. When she realized that the
deed was found out she told the story
to her father and the attending ply
sician which led to the arrest of
Woolf.
According. to the statement Of the
child she was accompanied to Woolf's
room by the latter's cousin, Nellie
Vignos, aged IL years.
The victim is a frail child while her
alleged assailant Is 26 years old and
over six feet tall. He took his ar
rest cody and declined to make a
statement.