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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-10-24
Forty Years
Between.
By LLOYD OSBOURNE.
Copyright. 1893, by the S. S, Mcclure Co.

"A II, if it had beer any one but
A him. exclaimed Captain Ha-
dow.
Its horrible to call him a
~deserter,' said Mr.. Francis.
Don't let's do it," said the captain.
1--WE have to say something. SIR re-
turned the first lieutenant helplessly.
Zone can always lie. 1 suppose"
said Hadow.
There's nothing l wouldn't do my
self for Jack Garrard." said Mr.. Fran
els.
why not say he was kidnapped here
by the hill tribes? 2" said Hadow. I'VE
aren't certain sure he wasn't"
But the admiral would be bound to
inquire into it, said Mr.. Francis.
sooner or later he'd send a ship"
Trust Jack to do his own lying
when she gets here" said Hadow.
Besides, he'll be sick of the whole
thing by that time and only too glad to
step aboard"
but won't we be asked why we
didn't rescue him?" asked Mr.. Francis.
no, no, 1 have it!' cried the cap
tain.
Its certainly a case for stretching
a BOAAls IA GaANA AA- AAANA
Enter in the log" said captain,
speaking very slowly and thoughtful
ly, that passed Midshipman John de
Vigne Garrard. failing to report him
self at the expiration of his leave. was
afterward discovered to have been kid
mapped by the hill tribes of Borabora
island. On my threatening to land n
party to recover him 1 was dissuaded
h. TF-- 024--. x-h IAa -A1 s~a@0lf
of any personal responsibility in the
matter and who promised, if only l
would give him time, to recover the
man without bloodshed or any cost to
her majesty's government. The king
urged that the use of force would i'm
peril the officer life, which otherwise
he had every confidence would be
spared"
you'll give old George a flaming
character" added Hadow.
Every good, sir" said Mr.. Francis.
.Pile it on about his reverence for
the queen and the way he gave beef
TO the ship" said Hadow.
And what then, sir?'' inquired Mr..
Francis.
Wei. you know" said Hadow. my
orders here leave ne a pretty wide
latitude. You can't tie Town a survey
ing ship in wild waters the way you
can a simple patrol BY George. sir.
I'm lay the ship back here in nine
months and retake Master Johnny Gar
rard.p
IF he las any realization Of his po-
sifion he will then go down on his
knees and thank you, sir" said Mr.
Francis.
Hes more likely to come aboard
whIstllngr' exclaimed the captain
"Or course it win Involve a little
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Lumber Yards.

PECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO.
Lumber, shingles, doors, lime, ce-
ment, paints, varnisa and glass.
ROSWELL LUMBER CO. Oldest
lumber yard in Roswell. See US for
all kinds Of building materials and
paint.
KEMP LUMBER CO.-Call on US for
Lumber. Shingles, etc. We treat
you right. East 4th St.
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Hardware Stores.

sale and retail hardware. pipe,
pumps, gasoline engines, fencing,
Enterprise Hardware Co. Carry a
complete stock Of builders hard
ware, carpenter tools, stoves, rang
es and kitchen utensils at live and
let live prices.-322 N. Main.
w. P. LEWIS HARDWARE CO.
The largest house in the West. Po-
right prices. We solicit your bust
ness. First and Main.
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Grocery Stores.

WESTERN GROCERY CO.-The
leading grocery store. nothing but
tae best.
CASH GROCERY.-Prunty & Gordon
Proprietors. Strictly cash. Our
groceries are the best.
WATSON-FINLEY GROCERY CO.
See us for the most complete line
of staple and fancy groceries and
fresh fruits and vegetables in the
city.
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L. R. Pipkin came up from Carls-
bad yesterday [ attend court.

DR.. Rucker wants to buy a second
hand II or IA inch sulky turning pillow
and light one-horse runabout wagon
with tongue. standard make, second
hand, in good condition.A1 n. Penn
ave-, city Off
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Life Insurance.

LIFE INSURANCE CO.
A western company, "as strong as
the backbone of the Continental Di-
vide" Have you heard about our
new contract-our 100 per cent. spe
cial Mortuary Dividend Policy
Horace A. Lay, Manager.
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Grain, Fuel & Hide Dealers.

ROSWELL WOOL & HIDE CO.-Let
us furnish you with your Grain, Coal
and wood, we buy hides, phone 20.
TRADING CO. Coal
Hay, and Grain. Always the best.
East Second St., Phone 126.
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Blacksmith Shops.

scientific norse-snoer. Blacksmith.
ing, rubber tires and wood work,
promptly and satisfactorily done.
Texas Shop, South Main ST.
T. M. RABB'S SHOP All kinds OF
blacksmithing and wood work,
Rubber tires aad horsesnoeing my
specially.
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JeWelry Stores.

HARRY MORRISON The leading
diamonds, jewelry, rich cut glass
and hand painted China, Sterling
n plated silverware.
L. B. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. best
jeweler. A full line cut glass, hand
painted China, diamonds. etc.
c. FEINBERG-Roswelrs new Jew
eler. Call and see me. at 2O3h N.
Main st. A swell line of Jewelry.
We repair watches, all work guar
anteed.
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Butcher Shops.

T. c.. MEAT MARKET.-Fresh meats
staple and fancy groceries.
U. S. MEAT MARKET.-Keeps moth
ing but the best. Quality our
motto.
STAR MEAT MARKET.-The place
for good corn fed beef and all 9th
er meats, 1913 N. Main st. Phone
Sc.
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c. c. Marshall. cashier of the First
National Bank of Texico. went home
yesterday after a business visit here.
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Trade Directory.
Abstracts.

.HAvES COUNTY ABSTRACT CO
F. P. Gayle, manager. Reliable and
prompt. 4t26*
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Photographers.

HESS & CO.-successors to Walton.
First class photographs. enlarge
ments, and views.
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Book Store.

INGERSOLL'S BOOK STORE $3.50
Popular Copyrights, Csc all the time.
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Architects.

J.. NJ. NELSON CO, Architects.
Oklahoma Blk. Roswell, N. N
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Hotels.

THE NEW GILKESON:- First class
dining room service. Meals soc. Spe
cial rates for meal tickets. Free
sample rooms. Rooms with private
bath. One block west of Postofice.
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL New
management. Ellars & EIlars.
Biggest and best. Only hotel equip
ped with sample rooms.
ROSWELL HOTEL We'd rather
you would see our meals on the ia
BILE than to see them on paper.
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Department Stores.
Drug

ROSWELL DRUG & JEWELRY co.
Oldest drug store in Roswell. All
things u~p-to-date.
DANIEL DRUG CO.-Headquarters
for drugs, wall paper. paints, var
nish.
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Newspaper.

THE DAILY RECORD Prints all
the local news. and gives the doings
of the world through the Associated
Press. so cts. a month.
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y wear Apparel.

THE MORRISON BROS. STORE
Outhtters in ready to wear apparel
for men, women and children. Mil
linery a specially.
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Electricians.

BERNARD GUNSUL.- Electrical
Contractor, 10 N. Main st. phone
141. Agent General Electric Co. All
kinds of electric work.
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Some NylIps don't last q year.
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Dye Works.

K. C. DYE enthusiastically estab-
Hshed here. Cleaning and pressing
J. H. Angel, phone SIT.
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Piano Tuners.

GOOD TUNERS. like good pianos,
are scarce. Try Bernard Pos, the
expert piano tuner for both. Oppo-
site P. o., phone IS.
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BiIfiard-POOl Halls.

BOWLING, BILLIARDS, POOL
Brunswick Bake Coll. Co. equip
ment. Geo. B. Jewett, Prop.
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Printing

PRINTING Cards, Posters, Com
mercial stationery, booklets, cata-
logues.-TAe Daily Record.
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Seed Store.

ROSWELL PRODUCE &
SEED COAL kinds of field and
garden seed, write for catalogue.
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Real Estate.

EDWARD A. FINNEGAN.- Garst
Bldg. (210 N. Main). | sell strictly
on 5 per cent commission.
GILMORE & FLEMING Real Es-
tate and Live Stock.-3I6k North
Main.
List your property at lowest possible
price with Miss Nell R. Moore, rear
American Natl Bank, phone A.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Poor but Honest

THE other noon a down town bv where
L crowd ot men gather along --ll'
walk after their trips 20 near quicN
luuches, there was q little scene cr VGtA
illustrates vivIJly the attitude o., md .e'
hive which is the mark current OF Urinary
New Yorker.
y Young, smooth faced, sharp .si chap
climbed upon an empty box whc-. crown
OF Idlcrs from the shop and offices 49,. -aieae'I
and began III a perfectly calm WAY -ralS@1
those who would stop % listen q. .,l- ne
gathered a number 10 HIM with a.- Hrst ie"
sentences:
My friends, l ask YOU 70 pause .'r a mo
ment and listen 20 my narrative. IN peV4
but honest man. My motto IS Excelsior
with accent ON the second syllable. NJ parents
are dead, and | am lone orphan.
These personal facts are uut related hele
To arouse your charitable instinct to no'
ask Tor charity. All l desire Is 81 -..r sha~ %
make nv way IN htc and having N .Nei these
pavements for several DAYS IN search 90 "'lN'
/ have come TO this desperate pass
-" propose TO try u DO something never le-
done since Adam first Wore truH. cr@. az
gong to pass among YOU with ms hat ana - -
You 10 CHIP IN a nickel apiece, -t- .a''', ''
friends, l shall attempt this wonderful. Le3'-
shall try 10 turn quadruple so"oTs-u'N III '''@
air"
He jumped down from the box. gE1ve!.y
passed his hat around, paving mo- H'.-- .''
the chatf addressed him, and actually ''. evleI -
a score or more OF uiCkelS. When Pc N"[ tol
hdent that no more were % lie oHt-1rs,. Z. nc ~, -
turned 70 the box, put II aside, c1re-u-N - o~.
toned his coat, Spat on his hands, a'i - -
a pretty fair somersault. He turned t''''-eII
and another. and then reuOuutcd the 'oN anu
again addressed the crowd:
" Kind friends, have tried 70 turn quitdie-
pie somersault, as l S,lId; bat ! cannot DO L.
Thanking YOU one and all, | remain N'H'
truly"
And not a man IN the crowd uttered q COM
plant as he faded swiftly from their midst
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Diseases of the D-ccas-t

d REPRESENTATIVE John ~..- hams
N tells ot "a Coroncr's -c--r.- ~-,-.
wherein the Coroner was eulea.. e.,,
information from q colorcI w ..rcI
Ben Bolts
DiI you ever hear The desc IN
OF any 4i.rucut was the first 4--- ga- %
Bolts
De v-Io. S1h-
The deceased
Bolts scratched his head IN -N,-r.
looked thoughtful for q moment cd
into consultation his wife, C---.-.- ~1n
III law. Aitcr much WhlSpcr,u- me
Coroner again q" l neber kurWe- .ea-c'
sab he replied.
The deceased means the man lead
there" explained the Coroner
Oh exclaimed Bolts. IF VI. -e
dead man, | begins 20 unicrst.-l
diSrememher. l did heah dat hc a-. .n
ob de brain"
Rltthug oi the brIir'' What
Well ~Lh, It amt eNacN.v %
de stomach, but II amt tur --"- u 5
jest bout rs painful as iiiuu1 40 ~ r
kctChn' ob de IlutS, or SeJrIu .. mes
an et / makes no mistake, 10 avn .r-a
fur from rinSIu' IN lie wears, an -e 90
de skull
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Getting to Work Elrly

A RECENT graduate from Harvard was
~ given confidential clerkship in the office
of the president of a huge railway system
The young aspirant was not told at what
hour he should report; SO the first morning
he appeared IN the office of his chief at nine
O'Clock. He found the president hard at
work Nothing was said of the clerk S tardi-
ness
On the second attempt the clerk presented
himself at elght-thlrty, only to find that the
president was there ahead of him, working
hard.
The third day the young man went at eight
o'clock, with the same result
That night as he went home the clerk took
counsel with himself, and determined to be
ahead of the boss the next morning Accord
Ingly he arrived at the office at Seven-thirtv
the fourth day; but there was the chief
working away if he had not LETT the office
at all
As the clerk entered, the president looked
at hlm with quizzical air. Young man. ="
sald he, what use do you make OF your fore
noons?"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Topsy'S Last Name

TEIE story is told OF how a little girl had
Il been listening intentlv 70 her mother
reading Uncle Toms Cabin aloud, and
finally when the story was finished, the child
raised her blue eyes questioningly and SAID.
Why is it, mother, that the book never
mentions Topsy's last name
My child. replied the mother, Il guess
she had no other name.
oh yes, she had, and know it" returned
the little girl.
well. what was II
why, Turvy'-'ToPsy Turvy.'"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Definition of Authority

DURING the early DAYS of 3" Big Tim "
- Sullivan's service in the House of Rep
rcscutativcS there occurred a discussion
between him and Representative Alexander of
Buffalo touching the right Of third Kcprcsen-
tJtive To pose as an authority of finance. Sui
livau insisted that the member in question
had every right 10 speak like an oracle
What Is your definition Of an authority'"
suddenly asked Alexander.
My notion OF an authority" instantly re-
tortcd Big Tim" is a man who bluffs
beyond my limit"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
What a Barber Is

A FRIEND of Oliver Herford the artist and
author. enjoys nothing more than To
elicit a witticism from him by means of a series
OF odd questions He said one dav.
Oliver have YOU ever talked with CON
ceited German barber one of those individuals
whose head Is perfectly round, like an orange,
and whose hair stands up straight, like hog $
bristes'"
Il have" said Oliver
Then, tell me what is Your definition of
such Conceited German barber"
~ conceited German barber of the type
mentioned replied Herford solemnIy. Is a
human sausage endowed with unlimited power
of speech
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
His First Practice

A YOUNG man IN Washington nv
~ months ago hung up his -r-~
tornev ~ law has not AS ye- .... .ve--
whclued with clients.
y friend, entering the office the lay,
observed on the desk e cheap 4,
' Ta,,.ng 10 home, eh-' he oh-e-v. 0.1I
thing 10 this time OF Wear. - res
liable % over~,eep these spring
The I4wvcr smiled. eel have -.- r.. i
that cluck Toy the reason Wa l
keep II here % wake me when IT - %
home
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Doctor and Hearse

A WASHINGTON physician was recently
~ walking on CounectlCut-ave. with his
hve-year-old son, when they We're obliged 10
stop at side street 10 await the passing OF a
funeral procession
The youngster had never seen anything OF
the kind. His ewes wIdeued. Pointing % the
helrse, he asked, " Dad, what that
That, my SON. sand the physician, with a
GRIM smile, ''i Is = mistaken diagnosis
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
A Volcano as Summer Resort

DOPOCATEPETL. the Smoking Mountain
L of Mexico and one of the highest peaks N
North America. Is To be developed into sum-
rner resort OF high altitude There Is 70 be an
inclined railway and other facilities for pleas
ure usually found IN such resorts
The company Is capitalized at five million
dollars. with the nominal intention ot extract
ing sulphur from the vocano, and the real pur
pose OF extracting gold from the pockets of
the visitors TO the fairylIud accessories Of its
projectors.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Quaker Wit

A QUAKER riding IN a carriage with a
~ fashionable woman decked with a pro
fusion ot Iewelrv, as "a substitute. perhaps, for
her scdntincss OF Clothe-, heard her complain
ing of the cold. ShiverIng IN her lace bonnet
and shawl, She exclaimed, " What shall DO
To get warm
3D. really don't know replied the Quaker
solemuly, unless thou put on another breast
pin.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Turning the Tables

A PARTISAN millionaire once wv On
~ celebrated author -He -...E--- tier.
"HoNoRED SRI wish very --- -ly
nv name with vou-S IN the c-a.- q
traruatic work NtI vow lc ST.. 20
write u comedy. ot wr-cl VIII ..-.- ne
or TWO Lne~. 50 that / may he --,-- ..- n
the tIt.e. | VIII bear AL -re eN1,-.- --er
10 have a share III the glory
The author wrote the t....W.-- 10 re-
turn. SIR-I regret that [ u.--- au.y
with YOUR modest request l. > -.- ~
ance with my ideas ot religion .- --r-y
that "a horse and an ass should .e -
gether"
To which the millionaire gu-. lied;
"SIR-I have received Your --.-.- - .e--
ter How dare YOU call me -.-e-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
STORIES OF INTEREST
He Didn't Want the Job

T ORD KAAIEo was Judge .- ..-.-- ur--
l. Er-IIne was attor-e. r the deter ---,
whose name was Tickle. He began Plea:
Tickle my client Ny La~l-
Tickle hin yourself, Harry E.- .-e IS
able u do It Us ! am, sand h---s.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Antony and Cleopatra

CLEOPATRA was riding IN her barge. 1T
- Is beautiful view from here She re-
marked, In Egyptian words t. that effect.
Ne-.' poudei Antony; Il took care 20
get You a Nile seat
Whereat the rowerS lid laugh Justify.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-06
WASHINGTON BIRDS
ARE IN TRAINING
Pigeons Start Race From
Jamestown Thurs
day.

Among next weeks features at the big
jamestown Exposition now in progress
viii be the big homing pigeon race Of
Washington pigeons on Thursday. The
arduous and faithful work OF the va
rious committees from all the local fly
ing clubs viii then find "A successful
elimination.
For many weeks fifty or more fanciers
have been labOriOUsly training their
prospective entries for this the most
important sporting event in pigeon fly
Ing since the famous Happiness,
flown by Lewis Turner, and liberated at
the Worlds Fair at Chicago. won
laureis which will forever remain one
of the shining features OF Washington
pigeon flying.
-Four Washington districts constitute
the jamestown COnCOuTSe Race ASsOcI-
alton. the Washington District, organ
lied In 1890 and one OF the oldest and
lea; the National Capital Flying Club.
which in one short year has created
new records which demonstrates superb
flying strength, the Northwest District,
and the Capital City Districts. both or
ganized recently, but composed OF splen-
did material The officers Of the as
sociation are: Ford r. Young presi-
dent; w f Dismer, secretary treasurer.
and 4 race committee consisting Of two
members from each club.
The pigeons viii be brought 90 the
club rooms Of the Washington District
tonight and each club viii provide suffi-
cienU equipment for its entry. They will
be countermarked by placing a small
brass band on the opposite leg of that
containing its registered number. which
cOuntcrmark contains number and
device, and a record Of IL is noted op-
pOsite the birds registered number. The
birds VIII then be distributed among
the fifteen baskets.
The timing machines used for reporting
Of these pigeons will all receive a Sc
we're test of fOur- hours running and
any unsuitable machine viii be discard
ed, The machines contain two watches
set at r. and are locked and sealed, the
only opening being the slide which Will
receive the cOuntermark band. Upon ar
rival OF the pigeon, the countermark IS
removed and deposited in the opening
and the slide closed. which causes the
spring holding the movement to release
and starts the watch. The machines are
then returned to headquarters, where,
the hour of day, the exact time of ar
rival is computed. After the counter
mark has been verified, the average
speed is determined by reducing the
actual airline distance TO each loft to
yards and dividing by the humber of
minutes taken TO cover the distance
The following are some OF those who
viii participate: Balm. Beach. Chewing
Connecticut Lofts. Crawford. Dismer.
Eastburn. Fairbanks, Ferguson. Ge-
bicke' Grinder, Hartley. Hengenbach.
HiXOn, Holmead, HUNT Junemann.
Ladd Bros, Lindsay, Maier. Noble Nor
wood. Odell, Rupert, Sarton Bros.
Smith, Sheldon, Wolf and Young.
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Standing Of the Clubs.
!. N. c. A. PREPARES
FOR TENNIS GAMES

Ine Young Meas Christian Assocla-
ton has decided 70 make things hum,
on the courts al Mt. Pleasant and AT
LWenty-nrst and B streets from now
on Beginning next Monday a series OF
tournaments viii be held. with the oh
lect OF further developing the already
large numbers Of tennis players in the
association
Among the most experienced pIavers
IN the association are the weU-BnoV-7
Doyle brothers. H NJ. Van HoIsen- q
g Heylmun, w > Lundy, ". Wiley
Ezra Gould. DR.. +. Walker. Il Patrs7
DR.. Day. D. Wright and Karl sbensrd
The program OF tournaments is as
follows:
May Is 10 May o0-Beginning Al n
m. az Mt Pleasant grounds. a handf-
cap, for members only. including the
Twenty-drst and 3 street plaverz
Prizes. first and second in singles only.
June 10 10 July The annual chan
pionship OF the Young Mems Christian
Association
September 1 70 September I0-A7 inter
court championship tournament. the
contestants from At Pleasant aD5
downtown courts TO Re chosen BY re-
oros made IN tournament first held ar
the home grounds
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JOHN |. SULLIVAN
TALKS OF FIGHTS
Former Champion Did Not
Squabble About Weight
and Other Conditions.

When John /. Sullivan alighted from
a train at the depot yesterday morn
ing in company with his manager and
his sparrlng partner. the average man
who did not know him would readily
have pointed the big fellow out as a
stock broker, hanker-anythiug but
a prizedgh1er. His hair IS silvered. and
his long pointed mustache is also
Sprinkled with white. but his skin Is
clear and his complexion rudy At
Tired in street clothes John l. has
the appearance OF well-to-dO business
man.
II get many ideas from the news
papers said the big fellow 20 a re-
porter as he sat IN the wings AT the
National Theater waiting his turn yes
terday afternoon
What are your feelings when you
enter the ring TO fght2' was asked. II
feel just as I do when I'm about % sit
down 70 hearty meal " promptly came
the response
In the old days, lhe preparation
for a fight occupied but little Of a
mans time" continues John.
There was not so much sQuabbling
about weight. referees. divisions Of the
purse. and the like. The principal thing
was TO fight and win as soon as pos
sible. There were no limited contests
so that a man could ngure-ClOSeiv on
his method of carrying the battle or
win n victory on the slender thread OF
points. Ii was a fight from gong to
gong and until one or the other went
down and out.
1T was mighty seldom that I had a
man with bottle OF smelling salts. q
lot OF towel waivers. oranges. lemons.
chunks OF ice TO rub over my neck end
back. and the other props OF the ring
seen today Some Of ms greatest fights
were fought under conditions that pres
ent day fighters would sCorn 10 think
OF. and there was mighty little Of the
present day jobbing either.
Training consisted principally in
keeping in good shape always, eating
good nourishinS food and leaving bad
habits for others. We did not usually
skip the rope. battle in the surf. climb
mountains wrestle with cows and any
OF the frealSy methods that are accredit-
ed TO the present day rinEsters But
we generally were in pretty good form
when we entered the ring. and the man
with the punch, the stamina. and the
skin. Won the fight 7 have been against
a lot Of good men in my day and an
awful lot Of dubs. but I always had
TO look for the fighter and not the
fancy boxer. It's the combination Of the
two and my own fault. that 1 lost the
championship.