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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-01-01
LOCAL NEWS.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.
EAST CHARLESTON.

E<4SA Sk<AF<kE>S 0Ns
Ernest Hudson has returned home from
his visit In Rutland.
Arthur Bushaw o. Barton spent Christ
mas with his parents.
The United Workers will serve dinner In
the vestry Wednesday, Jan. 8.
e. c. Dunton is visiting relatives in
Springfield, Mass, for few weeks.
Miss Florence Bruce visited her brother
and sister In East Haven, Christmas.
Mrs. Lizzie Buck entertained family
party at her home on Christmas Day.
A. c. Fellows has purchased of Wilson
Buck all of his cows and personal property.
K. E. Clifford and M. Rogers of Derby
were guests of their relatives here this
week.
Dir. and Mrs. c. S. Greene OF Newport
were guests OF MIR. and Mrs. Coruth last
week.
Charles Hilliard is soon to move from
the Brainard house to Mrs. Rose Gray
new house.
w. A. Moulton has been awarded the
contract to gather the cream for Clyde
River Creamery for 1906.
1t is T. E. Paye(not Page who has leased
the old mill at Echo Pond and has already
commenced work rebuilding it.
Mr.. and Mrs. {. o. Goodwin and DR.. and
Mrs. j. b. Cushman spent Christmas at
Lyndonville, the guests CT Mrs. Mary
Cheney.
The village school will hold masquerade
promenade Friday evening, Jan. II. Pro
ceeds to go toward the organ. Admission
10 cents.
There is to be meeting Thursday even
ing at the church " hon several VINO were
unable to be, present at the former meet
ting will receive the rite of baptism.
AID. Piper and B. F. Davis have ex
changed places, Mr.. Piper taking posses
sion of the farm known as the Ira Gray
place, and Mr.. Davis moving to his place
formerly owned and occupied by MIR. Da
Wis on the fat near the village.
The church was beautifully decorated
for the Christmas exercises, and SAINTS
Claus unusually generous with gifts for all
The children did their best both in speak
ing and singing, and the spirit of ''Peac'
on Earth, Good viii to Men," prevailed
throughout.
The annual meeting Of the Creamery OF
Thursday was attended by large share
the stockholders. The reports by tn
different officers show the Association tt
be financially successful. The same officer
are to serve for the coming year, excep
A. T. Wilson, who was chosen oirecto
in place of c. F. Worthen, who has re
moved from town. 1t was also voted t
erect a fountain and watering trough o.
the square,
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CRAFTSBURY.

Rev. r. j. Chrystie and family returned
home last Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. J.
D. Leavitt last Thursday.
John Lane has been spending the holt
days with his parents in Waterville, Can.
The announcement party at R. A. Pat
terson's was very pleasant and interest
ing occasion.
The w. G. T. U. will hold special meet
ing with Mrs. Mary Paddock next Tuesday
afternoon.
PerIey and Roland Rand from W Whitman.
Mass, spent the holidays visiting friends
in this town.
Ernest Dill has hired Henry Kings up
per tenement and opened barber shop
and poolrom.
The marriage of Mr.. Fred SIicer and Miss
Ruth Morse in Coventry last Monday is
ahnouu ced. Congratulations are in order.
Christmas exercises at the M. e. church
last Saturday evening were especially inter-
esting and amusing,lthe Brownies making
themselves useful distributing presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Smalley and Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Skinner were in Morrisville
last Wednesday to attend the wedding of
Herbert A. Smalley and Miss Efie Butler.
Herbert A. is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
A. Smalley OF this town.
NORTH CRAFTSBURY.
| Miss Winnifred Williams has returned
| to Lisbon, N. 81.
Clarence Uric and George Cook were in
Hardwick Thursday.
Mrs. Eliza Morse is assisting Mrs. Little
field in caring for Mrs. French.
Mr. Clyde Thompson and Miss Nellie
Gilbert were married Saturday, Dec. %.
Mrs. Marion DEMO attended the funeral
| of John Gebbie in Greensboro last Thurs
day,
DR.. Jay Seaver from New Haven and his
sister, Miss Minnie, were the guests OF
Deacon Root last Thursday.
DERBY.
Miss Nina Clark is in town.
Mr.. Charles Watson. is i'll, threatened
with pneumonia.
There was social dance at the town hal
Friday evening.
Mrs. Burt Riches uncle from Chicsgc
spent Christmas with them.
Dr.. FL. E. Somers has been entertaining
two OF his sisters the past week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-01-01

The Macomber family held reunion at
the old homestead on Christmas day. Mr..
and Mrs. r. b. Lang and children were
here from st. Johnsbury, Archie Macon
Der from Woodsville, n. H, Miss Maud
Macomber from Barton, and the other
children, who live near home, were all
present, and enjoyed thoroughly "Christ-
masy" time.
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Won the suit.

Messrs. G.. 3. Cooke and c. II.
McCaul. white tenants at No. w.
Broad St. brought suit against the
Mechanics Savings Bank for $500
on account OF the alleged failure OF
the Bank and its contractors. Messrs
Moore and Archer 20 build the ex-
pensive store front I'm strict accord
ance with the contract and the ten
ants wishes.
The case was begun Friday. Oct.
18th and was concluded last Mon
day afternoon about 2:15. The ju-
rv after about one and a half hours
deliheration decided in favor Of the
Mechanics Savings Bank. This case
delayed President John Mitchell. Jr.
and he lid not leave for the meet
ing of the America Bankers Asso-
citation until last Monday night.
During his absence Nicc-presi lent
II. F. Jonathan will have chargz
OF affairs.
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coe c. Mitchell, commanding.
Music was furnished by the MUM
cipal Band. The Regiment was un-
der command OF Col. T. NJ. Crump
and the Battalion was commanded
by Major VIM. A. Robinson. A ri
derless horse was led by Private
Peyton Johnson.
Brigadier General John Mitchell.
Jr., was accompanied by Col. John
r. Chiles, Col. d. A Ferguson, Col
Jesse Scruggs. Col. f f. Robinson,
Col. Thomas Smith, Col. r.. S. Mel
son. Major John ]. BLY,, Ex-Briga-
dier General w. r. Green marched
with General Mitchell.
Col. Thomas NJ. Crump was ac-
companied by Capt. Thomas II. wy
att, Capt. Willis Wyatt, Capt. w
Henry Jones, Capt. John G.. Smith.
DIR. J. Alexander Lewis was out
in uniform for the first time. 9th
ers present were Capt. r. G. Rich
ardson, Capt. Charles f. T. Stew
ard and Capt. V. NJ. Gwathmey.
The Cadets fired three volleys
over the grave after which tars
were sounded by Capt Johnson.
Thus ended the career of Col. Ben
jamin Scott whose life has been in
terwoven and identified with that OF
Richmond for many years.
Funeral Director w. Isaac John
son officiated.
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PRICE FIVECENTS

showed that they We're in prosperous
condition yet they have their troub-
les and setbacks, but in the midst
of difficulties they are yet hoping
to arise TO the place OF sue
cess. Collection for the year. S136.
61; Paid out. S33.7O; Paid for
sickness. $3.50; Sent TO the
Burial Treasurer, $4,000 Virgin
in Bailey. President; T. Twine.
Vice-President; II. l.. Jordan, Sec
rotary.
After this Rev. Or. Cotman. the
speaker of the day arose AMI an
nounced his text which was Genesis
1873. Let there be no strife among
us. for we are brethren but a short
time" He was on his high horse
and held the congregation spell
bound about the space OF three
quarters OF an hour. He was very
energetic I'm his remarks. pointed
auI strengthening. Before twilight
the people could be seen getting i'm
the grove around tables that were
ladcned with all kinds of meats and
delicaCios OF the season ana every
body ate until they wanted no more
All returned home rejoicing that
they had had a day of pleasure.
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Resolutions of sympathy.

Raiford. Va. Sept oS. '06.
FIRST. Whereas Or has pleased
the Almighty 20 remove from our
midst by death our beloved sister
and co-laborcr OF the J. O. C.. Miss
y V Delaney who has for three
years occupied n prominent rank in
our midst, maintaining under all
circumstances n character untarnish-
ed and a reputatici. irroproachablo.
SECOND. Therefore resolved.
That In the death OF Sister y. y.
Delaney we have sustained the loss Of
n sister whose fellowship it was an
honor and pleasure 90 enjov. We
hear willingly these testimonials TO
her many friends. Her life I'm Ques-
tion was stainless. We OFFER 20 her
beloved family and mourning friends
over whom sorrow has hung her
sable mantle, our heartfelt condol-
ence and pray that infinite goodness
may bring speedy relief 20 theiy
burdened hearts and inspire them
with the consultations that hope in
futurity and faith i'm God are given
even I'm the shadow OF the tom0.
THIRD. Resolved. That a copy Of
these resolutions properly eugrossed
be presented 20 the family OF our
deceased sister and a copy 20 he
spread upon the minutes of Rose of
Sharon Court, No. 66 and a copy co
be sent 70 the Richmond PLANET
Committee:
r. NJ. PETTIS.
ELLA FIELDS.
DAISY BLANEY.
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HAVE YOU EVER
HEARD OF SUCH
A GOOD OFFER?

The Proprietor of The New Enter
prise Store, 52S Il. Broad Street.
has offered to give to the churches of
Richmond and Manchester, five per-
cent of the gross sales of the store
from now until the first of January.
Every person spending $1.O0 will
receive a button coupon, having a
cash value Of five cents, which can
be redeemed at its face value by any
regular pastor of the above named
cities or the legal representative of
the church
These coupons can be used to paw
church dues, or as contributions at
any service. Coupons will only be
given TO persons who make purchas-
es and ask for them. At the New
Enterprise Store you will find every
thing In the line of Clothing, Hats,
Shoes and Gents furnishings at pri-
ces that are as cheap as any place
in the city
Remember this grand offer. Go
to the New Enterprise AMI get your
winter supply of Clothing such as
suits, overcoats, hats, shoes and un-
derwear for yourself and children.
and ask for your coupons. This is
the only store OF its kind in Rich
mond entirely conducted and con-
trolled by colored people.
THE NEW ENTERPRISE STORE.
52S East Broad Street
l. j. Miller. Proprietor.
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niversary sermon and a host Of
members and friends Of the mem
bers OF the Grand United Or
der of the Rising Sons and Daugh-
ters of the Star Of Bethlehem. Meet
ing was called 10 order by Ed.
Fitzgerald who was Master of Ger
emonies.
In the pulpit were Rev. DR.. Cot
man, Rev Jones, Rev. w. H. Da-
Wis. Around the rostrum were the
officers of the several local lodges,
namely: officers Of the No. / were
Eliza Dudley. President; Ed. Fitz-
gerald. First stan Amos Delaney,
Secretary; c. ]. Holloway, Recorder;
and Grand Secretary; Miss Mamie
Levi. the chaplain of No. / Miss FL
len Iverson, the chairman OF No. /
Braxton Williams, Burial Treasurer
all OF the No. ]. No. 2, John Scott,
President; Phoebe Anderson, Vice
President; Katie A. Scott, secretary
and of the No. 6; Miss Virginia
Bailey, President; T. Twine. Vice
President; Henry l.. Jordan, Sec
retary and all of the other officers.
Scripture reading by Ed. Fitzger-
aid. prayer by w. II. Davis, after
which the reports from the local
lodges were read by the Secretary
c. ]. Holloway. The reports OF the
No. l showed that the order was In
prosperous condition AMI had AZ
boni-fide members and had TAX
en- in eight new members from
Aug Sth 1905 TO Aug. 26th, 1906;
number of deaths, one: number in
delinquency ten; number excluded,
none; Collection $272.35; paid out,
$194.S0; Leaving net balance of
$77.55.
Report OF the No 2 showed that
they were In a prosperous condition.
From Aug. 1908 to Aug. 1906 they
paid out for death claims SIP 90
for sickness, $42.4O; for heirs, SIS:
paid out for current expenses $5.25
paid out death taxes Ills: for
hall rent, $1,000; for secretary
$12.00
] Report OF the No. 6 division
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EXERCISES II. :.
AND ID. OF =. OF Il.
Stars Again Make Their Bright APP
I,cnranCc in Broad Day Light.

Early Sunday morning the Stars
could be seen as they usually are
on the dav OF their annual meeting
making their way 20 1917 No. 32d
81. at their regular meeting place
where the Conveyances. w J..
Johnson's picnic wagons would
meet them 10 take them to the
church. where all the local lodges
meet I'm one common mass. While
we were driving the distance OF a
bout ten miles through the county
OF Hcnrico wheels of the We
hicles could be heard humming
and the music OF singing and the
yclls of laughter of the members
and "a host of friends with them on
their way 10 the church.
They were met and greeted by
tho local lodges and their associates
We were met by 30. . and so. 6.
John Scott the President OF 10. ..
Virginia Bailey President of 80. G.
and the Rev. Or. Cotman who was
90 deliver TO them their Ninth An
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COL. SCOTT BURIED.
Large Attendance at the Ebenezer
Baptist Church.

All that remained Of Col. Benja-
min Scott was laid to rest last Sun
day afternoon in Greenwoo l. The
funeral took place at 1 o'clock from
the Ebenezer Baptist Church in the
presence of a multitude of people
who filed the edifice and thronged
the streets on the outside. Rev. w.
II. Stokes. b. D., Phi. D., delivered
a most appropriate funeral discourse
The choir sang a selection and the
Scriptures were read by Rev. NJ. b.
Hucless of Suffolk, Va. Rev. Stokes
began his discourse by singing in
a most feeling manner. III be
present when they call my name"
Col Scott was n member of Rich
mond Lodge, no. 1. Knights OF Pyth
las; Eureka Co.. No. 1, Uniform
Rank. Assistant Inspector General
on the BrigadieT Generals staff. X.
Of p. and a member of Magnolia
Present Ala Club No. I. The Span
ish American War Veterans were
out also as a mark of respect.
The First Regiment, L. r. X. of
=. consisted Of Eureka Co, No. /.
Capt. isaac Moore, commanding;
Planet Co.. No. s. Capt Aiolphns
Jackson. commanding; Mitchell Re
serve Co. No. 21 of Newport News.
Va. Capt. w. T. Bell, commanding
Pythian Cadet Co, No. /. Capt Ros-
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land of dreams. We expected on
the next morning TO find ourselves
at Clifton Forge, Va. and we were as
founded TO learn that we were at
Lynchburg.
This was explained by the an
nouncement that the train that we
had expected to take had been wreck
ed three miles west of Ivor. 1t was
only by chance. a sudden change of
a plan that we had missed It. The
engine had left the track, several
cars ditched and the fireman killed
was the information given us.
We we're then three hours behind
time and il looked as though we
were to spend the morning at Lynch
burg. We had come TO that point
from Charlottesville where we came
over the Southern road then to Lynch
burg, Glasgow. Natural Eridge,
Buchanan and Clifton Forge.
The dining car was out of COM
mission for a long time and it was
nearly noon before we secured break
fast. We saw several friends at
Clifton Forge. 1t took two loco
motives to pull us up the James Riv-
er Valley. The Pullman car was
provided with on observation rear
and an excellent view of the pictur
esque scenery was observable as we
passed.
There were eleven coaches, three
OF which were Pullman Sleeping Cars
We have passed Ashland, Kentucky
and we are now nearing Cincinnati,
being about FIVE hours late. The
probabilities are that we shall miss
the st. Louis connection
The trip. has been pleasant de-
spite the membranes
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Echoes From the IL. VI. c.

The newly elected officers of the
B. NJ. c.. Grand United Order of
Odd Fellows are:
w. L. Houston, Washington, d.
c.. grand master; L. y. Parker. Lit
tie Rock. Ark, deputy grand master;
James T. Needham. Philadelphia. Pa,
grand secretary; B. J. Davis. Atlanta
Ga, grand treasurer.
Directors-George II. Mays, Jack
sonville, Fla; Julius c. Johnson,
Baltimore. Nd; A. T. Shirley. Hern-
don, Va; T. p. Woodland, New Or
leans, La: w. w. Lawrence, New
ern, n. G.
The body will meet in Atlantic
City, n. ]. on the second Monday in
September, 1908.
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JACK JOHNSON LOOKS FOR
MATCH.

If the efforts of Sam Fitzpatrick
succeed. Jack Johnson. the colored
fighter whom he is managing. will
soon be hitched mp for a bout with
Al kaufman, the big California
man. This will be a big drawing
card. in spite OF the fact that Jack
Johnson has not been played up as
a star fighter by the men who han
die the destinies of the pugilists.
In fact, Jack Johnson is only well
known among the sporting fratern-
ity which makes Il business to
know all the sCrappers. Some years
ago he fought a few bouts that put
him i'm the fringe OF the public lime
light. but recently he has not had a
real chance. The people who know
him. however. say that he is one
fighter who would make il hot foS
Jehries.
This latter claim. Judging from
all observations OF the style of
Johnson. is nearer true than any
thing that was ever said OF Berger's
ability against Jenries. Jack John
son is the one man whom Jeffries
refused 20 meet I'm the ring. tae
champion calling up the color line
MS am excuse. The color line was
a poor excuse. however, because
Jenrics had already fought Peter
Jackson and Bob Armstrong.
The reason n fight with Kaufman
would take is because Kaufman
has been more or less before the
public for some time and there are
many who believe that he is the
equal of sam Berger. 10 not OF Jack
O'Brien. III Johnson succeeded I'm
defeating Kaufman. and the chan
ces are that he would have no trou-
bic doing the stunt, he would be I'm
line TO lower the colors of all those
other claimants 60 heavyweight
championship honors.
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VOL. XXtII NO 46
a Sonnet.

All, how inexorable is the law
OF death. for all must lie;
No heed payeth it to the most pit
eOus cry;
Naught can satisfy its capacious
NAV.
No mortal plea hath e'er been known
TO draw
One glance of mercy from its
hinty eye.
How deep soever be the groan or
sigh
Forced by the grasp Of it's relent-
less claw.
But it's very inexorableness
Should helpi us 20 become so re-
cOncile1.
That joyousness should rule and
not distress;
Because we are not going 20 be
eXiled
But pass into eternal happiness
Fare not as servant but as ones
own child.
%. NJ. STEWARD.
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-Messrs. Smith, Moncure anl
Gordon, lawyers for Mr.. Charles II.
Scott (colored) of Chesterfield have
instituted suit against the Passen-
ger and Power Company Interurban
Line for $4,000 on account of injur-
les received while boarding a car at
Hull st. and Petersburg Turnpike,
Manchester, Va. .l+.l -
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Mrs. Evans Passes Away.

Pittsburg. Pa. Oct. Is, 1906.
Mrs. Jane Evans, mother of Mr..
Joseph Evans died at the residence
OF her daughter, Mrs. Martha SUIT
ton, Oct 18th. 1906 at 7:4O A. NJ.
Mrs. Evans was 81 years and 10
months of age. She is survived by
five sons and two daughters.
The funeral services were held
Wednesday, Oct. 18th. 1906 at 8 o
clock. The remains were taken TO
Martins Ferry, Ohio TO be inferred
beside her husband. Gray Evans.
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The Nickel Savings Bank is erect
ing a handsome two story building
on the corner Of 29th and p. SITS. II
is being built of granolithic blocks.
For the best kind OF bitters and
"cheer me up" cali on Mr.. S. w.
Robinson.
Miss Sallie Banks of Philadei-
phia. Pa. has returned to the city
10 spend her vacation. She is stop
ping with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joshua Banks, 1912 n. 26th st.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 1906

Saturday night after the shooting.
There was positive evi ience. how
ever that after the Lindsay's were
first fred on Blackburn ran out Of
a cOlored house adjoining and fired
at John Lindsay. Also. that later
ne delivered infiammatory speeches
to crowds OF colored men at sever
al points.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-10-20

Masked Men Took the Negro From
Prison and I4ynched Him Near Po-
liceman, Who Didn't Know What
Was Going On.-The Lynching
Provoked 10y Series of Crimes.
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For balls, parties, weddings.
church festivals. phone Mr.. y. Win
ston. He is prompt, polite and oblig
ing and every inch of him is busi-
ness.
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Mrs. John II. Johnson of North
First Street and her son Robert have
returned 90 the city after delight
full stay in Boston. Mass. during the
summer months.
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ton. and he ought now get into the
ring again.
New York American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-10-20

For fresh fish, oysters and
game see Mr.. II. f. Jonathan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-10-20

rwSeni US your Job Work. We
do 1t quickly. We do 1t nicely.
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JoHNsoN IS oN GAN,s -.

One thing charactcriZos Johnson
and puts him I'm a class VITA Joe
Cans. and that is his ardent desire
TO mix it with some good pucilist.
BY some strange vagary of fate. the
public has been dovoung most OF it's
praises 20 four OF the big fellows.
since Jemries's announcement that
he hai quit the field OF pugilism for
that OF alfalfa. Those four are
Philadelphia Jacl, O'Brien. Tommy
Burns. Al Kaufman and sam
Berger.
Berger can be left out OF consid-
GRAFTON for the time being. because
he only fought one fight of conse-
quence. that with Philadelphia Jack
in which the Quaker thought that
he had a lemon and failed 90 squeeze
IL. Johnson is willing 20 meet Ber-
ger and defeat him, but he really
would not have 10 in order 10 be
entitled TO a chance at Jenries. II
he succeeded in tucking tho scalps
Of OBrien. Burns. AMI Kaufman
under his belt, he would be the
worlds champion If Jenries refused
to fight him on the plea Of retire
ment from the ring.
COLORED MAN WANTS THEM
ALL.
The colored man is by no means
unwilling 70 fight all OF these fell
lows. In fact. he has announced
that he would like 10 get a match
with Jeffries. ani that he is willing
to sacrifice that match If he does
not pun out all four of the claim
ants 10 heavyweight hOnors.
Jack Johnson is 2S years old. 6
feet. u inch in height, weighs $50
pounds when in the best of shape.
and halls from Galveston, Texas.
He began to make the followers of
pugilism sit up and take notice back
in 1901. when he won n number of
good fights. He lost his 1st fight
with Joe Choynski on points in 3
rounds. After that be won or drew
every fight he had until 1905. knock
ing out several good scrappers. On
March 2Sth. 1905 he lost to
Marvin Hart on points after twenty
rounds of scrapping.
Since then he has fought n num-
Der OF times. but he never succeed
ed in inducing any OF the really
good ones 20 make a match with him
sNVNf AVNNN1Ar nOh AAiC SANutiiOn
is all awry because of the reappear-
ance of Jeffries among the pugilists
Johnson has come forward with
proposition that ought TO appeal to
any aspirant for heavyweight honors
If he fights and defeats O'Brien,
Burns, Kaufman and Berger he
will clearly be the man whom JEFF
fries will have to meet TO protect
his championship. IL he only de-
feats one or two of the four aspi-
rants the others will be entitled TO
fight IL out among themselves for
a chance at the champion.
This is just what the public is
looking for Tom MCarey, the man
ager OF the Pacific A. c. hit the nail
on the head when he said
that the only way to settle
the much-mooted question was
to hold a heavyweight tourna-
ment. A series of fights between
the colored man and the others
would eliminate the necessity OF a
tournament and would have the
same result.
Kaufman has been complaining
for months that he cannot get a
fight. His only effort was the easy
job of despatching Fred Bradley,
the well-advertised mystery Of Bos-