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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-15
Battle Will Be Hard One, as
Winner Gets Another
Chance at ketchel.
BY JOHN POLLOCK.

oS ANGELES, Cal. will he the
scene Of another great fight be-
IL tween crack mlddlewe!sR's ~
,irh, The men who will clash IN th's
,n1portant scrap are Billy Pnpke' the
former middleweght champion anu
Hugo Kelly, the clever italian pusliist
of chicago. They will meet In twenty
,ive-round bout at l5s pounds Tor eo
ner cent of the gross receipts. Jim
Jefrr,es, the retired heavyweight cham
plon. will referee the battle he having
been urged TO judge the contest AS
both men have been defeated by stan
lev Ketchell. the present champion they
will probably fight their hardest IN or
der to win out, since ketchel has prac-
tically consented to take on the WIN
ner in few months. provided Tommy
Burns does not fight him. Both men
are in excellent condition. and Pppke Is
the favorite in the betting ct odds OF
10 to 9.
The fin, promoters of Milwaukee who
have been quietly talking TO the legislators
with the hope OF getting a BIZ! passed In the
legislature which will lexalze boxing bouts
TO be held in Wisconsin. have a good chance
Of getting the bill through. as several mem
hers of the Legislature nave decided 10 pre-
sent a hill at the next session 10 PERMIT box
ing under certain restrictions.
Young ponohue..' the clever New England
veltcrgeight and Dave Deshier. the Boston
uusi.ist. Save signed articles OF agreement &c
met in a ten round bout al the opening box
inp show Of the ROYAL A. C.. OF New Orleans.
m saturday night. punonue has been stead
/ liz IMPROVING in MI fighting during the last
/ .iyhf months and he expects 10 have n
! trHtib.e in securing the decision over his op
| pOnent
| 49,, ,,or,, ,he English ,catherweIrh,
ana Frankle Neil. the Cali .orn!a DuEilist. ".
iat--c Tor twelve rounds at the ArmorY A. A,
/ ~ Roston, tonight. Moran has recoS cred en-
! ttrsIy from the attack Of sickness which pre-
! vrni,d MIN from meeting Nei. few weeks
80 and az he has been getting intu condi
/ 'tn al lakewood. he Will probably fight SC
Isl Ina; S.u VIII be unable TO do anything
! viva him.
VIII. LOWS, the middle weight fighter
/ ,,d Jna Jeanette the co!orei pug!l!st wi!
saii FOR Paris IN a week to get into conil
! I'm Tor the numerous fights which they ar,
! s~htiuiei 10 engage in. beginning on Jan, 3
! T.yis has been taking excellent care Of MIN
.ef FOR over four weeks and expects 10 oea
al OF his opponents. McVey has beaten a,
the big men he has fought In France sine,
| he went there.
! lin Jeftriss claims that Freddie Welsh
the English lightweight. IS one OF the mos
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-15
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-15
Running Event at Garden Tonight
Will Come Near Telling Who
Was Best Man in Olympic
Games Mishandled Affair."
R2<%%,
COLUMN
ONGBOAT and Dorando run to-
night at Madison Square Gar
don and Tint u.iil about fints oh

there because he collapsed just before reach
ing the finish. Longboat collapsed q few
miles away. Longboat's friends have been
explaining ever since that If he hadn't
trained in Ireland where it was cool, and
If he hadn't run without hat, and II it
hadn't been so hot, he would have won cas-
lily, beating Hayes. Dorando and all the
rest
Dorandos hackers say that Dorando ran
away from the bunch about the time Long
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09

stem to the medicine man. His nos
trils filed he gave the pipe to Colonel
Cummings, from whom In turn 1t pass
ed to Matthews, Standing Buffalo.
Canada John and thence along the
curving line OF warriors. When all
had smoked the bowl was once more
filed and lighted. and once more 1t
was sent from hand to hand. Not I'M
til this ceremony had been rcpea ted
many times did the council come TO
speech.
But neither the commanding officer
nor his interpreter made the first ad-
dress. Though the braves guessed that
something unusual had brought about
an assembly at this hour and though
their curiosity on the subject was
childishly live. they surpassed their
captor in patience. Stoldly they look
ed on while Lame Foot rose to his feet
The war priest was not the figure
that had led the band south after the
bnttle-not the naughty, stately brave
that the sent entaist loves TO pic
ture. He was featliered and streaked
as before. a stone mallet hung from
his belt. But he wore no string Of
bears claws They had gone the way
OF the sutler. which was q tasty way.
strewn with bright labeled but aged
canned goods. And as for his en-
broidered shirt. It was much soiled
and worn, and he had SO gained in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
Ne --
PIOW Woman !
By ELEANOR GATES.
Author of 1.-The Biography Of a Prairie GIRL
COPYRIGHT. {, COMPANY
By Flea AMOR GATES.
COPYRIGHT. 1906 BY MCCLURE. PHILLIPS {. COMPANY.

Author of 1.-THE Biography Of a Prairie GIRL

tnews did not appear. Numerous men
In uniform did. They made noisy OK
its and went brawlng along to other
Bhartics They skulkcd ont Of the
willows. fitted across the bit of snow
crusted beach below the saloons and
scrambled up 70 hurry in.
When two hours or more had gone
by the storekceper grew impatient. lie
walked back and halted in the inky
shadow Of the wall Gown which Nick
Matthews had tobogganed. From there
he pointed to u shaft of light that was
falling upon the north side Of the sec
ond shanty in the street. 1t was from
an uncurtained south opening in the
frst
"You see thatf' asked Lounsbury.
"well, I'm going over there to look in
How do we know he hasn't given us
the slip some wayT
Lets be careful" said the lieuten.
attn. "a proper amount Of caution
isn't cowardice. If you're seen the
whole psck'll set on you"
Il will he careful but I'm not going
to-
That's all very nice, only you must
consider the stripe Of man you're deal
ing with
Il can roll gun, Fraser"
"But, Jupiter. This chap isn't going
to fight you In the open. He'll use In
dian tactics-fact Is, he was raised
among EN-"
whats that asked Lounsbury.
RAISED among EN-, said--with the
Sioux"
Speaks the tongue, then?" For some
reason the storckeeper seemed strange
~ agltated.
"Why, yes"
At that Iounsbury was Of making
straight for The entrance Of the build
ing they had been watching.
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Fraser went tearing after and NO
far from the door managed to so.
him.
For heavens sake" he gasrc
whats struck you:"
Fraser" said Lounsbury, did yo'
hear that the colonel wanted an iurrr
prefer"
why why great Scott
"Exactly-great scott" The s,orr
keeper set off again.
Hold on Fraser caught his arm
"Your schemes all right, but you CO..
impress the man. He's got TO go o
his own accord"
HIN. That's So"
What you suppose he'll say If yo'
rush in there and ask him to please
away on this long trip and leave yoG'
friends serencly in possession OF til
land?'
II wouldn't say 'please'-hut you n
right. Let's take look through ~:
window"
Fraser nssented. Shoulder to sho1i
der they tiptocd forward and kecp.n'
out OF the shaft of light viewed t.,
Scene within.
IT was busy one and we'll bore ou
the inviting legend Of the shingle sig"
Along the plank bar "the troope"S
We're thickly ranged, smacking the
lips In delight" over greasy glaSGcs
Beyond them was squint eyed ma
who trotted untiringly to and f.
mixing and pouring. Nearer was Ii.
stove. its angular barrel and wiGe
spread legs giving II the appearanc,
Of some horrid fire belching animal
An unbroken circle of men surround
ed II, hats on, rawhide bottomed chair
tilted back to an easy slant. From
their pipes and cigars smoke ror.
steadily and hung, a blue mist, aga!ns
the sloping rafters of the roof.
There was little talking in the ci.cl.
Two or three were asleep. their head
sagglng on their necks with mauGl.
looseness. The others spoke infre
quently, but often let down thel
chairs while they spat In the sand bo,
under the stove or screwed about T.
the direction Of the gaming table
Among these was old Michael. He So
nearest the door. a checker board la
anced on his knees. his black stub pip.
In Its toothy wise. And when he wa
not feeding the stoves flaming ma
with broken boxes. barrel slaves an;
green wood his blowzy countenanc,
was suspended over the pasteboard
he was thumbing in q game OF sol.
taire.
The two outside went under III,
shaft Of light and peeped into the rea'
Of the room. There WAS Matthews
one of Ave at square table. A cigal
box partly hlled with coin and chip,
was before him. In front Of the other
players were other chip piles. About
the Ave. hanging over them. almost
pressing upon them, were a number OF
troopers. Two or three were idle on
lockers. But the ma iority were fol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09

Now, that shows" said the elder
girl. Don't you worry another sec.
ond. When he comes again youll see"
So Dallas soothed and comforted her
until she fell asleep, when she lifted
her to her fathers bed and covered
her carefully. Then she drew aside a
swinging blanket to let the freight
shine through - and saw that there
were still tears on her sisters face.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
CHAPTER XIV.

I" RE green pung was ten milei
or more beyond Clark's be-
IS1MESJ fore the section boss recover
E93kY ed appreciably from his long
sulk. What d. y s'pose Leunsbury
reckoned could happen t my gals?"
he demanded Of David Bond.
The evangelist shook the reins at
Shadrach. "A storm. cold. want" he
replied. There are many evils that
might befall two young women alone
In shanty on the prairie"
WAL, nothin' s ever happened T
'em before" declared Lancaster. But
he whistled to stay a change in good
fortune and raped the wood Of the
wagon box with his bare knuckles.
David Bond busted himself with
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"Wo-d of an officer" he said, us diff.
ferent And II can do anythin'--
long a 1t . ladies'
He reached to a shelf for his hat.
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CHAPTER XIII

IN HE medicine lodge Of the In
j dams stood just within the
EfMNN1 sliding panel of the stockade.
SSASQ Thirty poles. their tons La sh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-09
CnArER Ri.

iNASER'S shot drew many eyes
II the rivcr-for in the win
ss:5sSSSN time any occurrence,
tyRNGd NcVnr trif1inp could get in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
Archie, and His Birthday Party.
BY HELENA DAVIS.

TIT was Archle's birthday, and his mother was giving him little party ' in the evening. The young guests had been invited, and all had sent notes of acceptance. The parlors had been ap- propriately decorated for the occasion flowers and palms on every hand and prettily made pink paper shades on all the electric-light globes. A dainty re- past was ready to be spread In the din- ing room, and all were anxiously await ing the hour for the party to begin. Three musicians had been engaged to furnish music for the function, and they had arrived at o'clock so that their stringed instruments might get warm and be in tune. They were in the library .tuning up," and Archie was on tho hall stairs listening to them. He had started to his room to dress, but had paused to catch the strains of music that floated through the rooms as the violin ist tried his instrument Then the music stopped, and Archie heard one of the mu- sicians ask another: How is your little boy, Mir. JonesT'
 .'Oh, very bad. very bad," came tle reply, in tones of Encouragement and anxiety. "The doctor says the case is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
BY MAID WALKER.

1Ym ERE you ever naughty7 No? kk kH Well, that Is right; never never be wy naughty. And if naughtiness ever tempts you to be influenced by him just recall to mind the story of Naughty Nell
 And this Is the story
 Once upon a time q little girl by the name of Nell lived in a fine big house, and she had no brothers or sisters, and was the only child there. Her mamma and papa gave her so many toys and pets she hardly had time to get acquainted with them. Among her pets were dear little doggie and kitty, just the cntest wee things yod ever saw. But little Nell was very unkind to Rex, the doggie and Maybelle, the kitty. She leased them and pulled their ears and tails. and pinched them, till Rex parked with pain and Maybelle mewed pitiously from the hurt. But Nell was a very naughty lit tie girl. and did not mind hurting her pretty little pets that could not defend themselves.
 One day naughty Nell went out upon the frozen pond to play at skating. She had no skates, but pretended to skate on her pretty red shoes. She had Rex and Maybelle tied to long ribbons, and led them about on the ice covered pond till their poor little bodies were almost frozen, and their paws were numb with cold.
 In vain did Rex and Maybelle bark and new, the naughty Nell paid no attention to their paints. So long as she was warm and happy what mattered 1t about Rex and Maybelle.
 But there was a good fairy flying over head, and seeing the unhappy plight or Rex and Maybelle she came down to the pond and asked Nell why she was so cruel to her pets. "They're mine, and can treat them as l like," retorted Nell. She had no idea that she was talking to q fairy, real, sure-enough fairy 50, after she had made her unciyil answer she put out her tongue in an ugly way at the pretty fairy whom she thought to be another little girl like herself. You see, tbe fairy had her wings hidden be- meath long warm cape, and her little wand was kept secreted in deep pocket of her apron.
 well, don't you know it is cruel to hurt any living thing?' asked the fairy. How would you like to be tortured in the way you torture that little doggle and kitty?"
 ''oL, nobody would dare to harm me-" declared naughty Nell. My papa and mamma would not allow It. They are very rich. and we have everything we want, and nobody would dare to harm me-"
 Well, we'lT see about that" said the fairy, determined to teach naughty Nell lesson. And instantly she drew forth her wand and waved 1t above Nell s head, and To! her pretty warm hood be- came A thing of threadbare cotton. Her fur-lined jacket turned into an old ragged cape, scarcely covering her should CTS. Her shoes became thin and full of hoies And her hands became bare, turn ing purple from the cold.
 "oh, what are you?" cried Nell, much
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When the Good Fairy Made the Polar Bear White

their dear mother lying before them life less. They gathered about her, weeping in their own way, and calling to her to speak to them once again.
 "Ah my ehildren!' said the white winged one who was real fairy, your mother will never speak to you again. But l prevented her being carried away before you had an opportunity to bid her farewell. The hunter who so cruelty killed her left her for little while, go- ing down the hillside for his sled. During hls absenee l heard her moaning and be- ing In the clouds at the moment, en route to country far to the South, I paused to hearken to her vail Soon I understood all that had happened Then l heard the hunter and his dogs coming up the slope. l had no time to remove her poor body, so quickly covered her with snow till she resembled a little snow mound. Then. turning myself into an- other little snow mound, waited till the cruel hunter had come md departed. for he went off very much frightened and apprehensiye of some harm impending so he'll not return to this spot again. And in future you are safe so long as you live hereabouts"
 But how about our nelghbors?" asked one of the cub bears. "They are in dan ger of the hunters, and their mothers hAi SSl hiiiCQ ds Outs uaS DttH lOudY.
 "Ah, and so you have q sympathetic heart in your little breastl' said the fairy. You do not think only of your own future safety, but of others we'll fare. Let me see-how can 1 arrange so that the polar bear shall be safe from the hunters? l have certain powers, you know, to change in many aspects animals and human beings
 'Why not make us all white-like the at pria1 tha bp0r that had spoken "Then the hunters could not see us"
 "Ah, wisely suggested" declared the fairy That shall do, and this very night, too. I shall summon my attendants "a hundred In number-and endow each with the power to turn every bear he or she sees within the polar circle as white as snow And not only those living shall be made white, but all the bears born in this part of the world henceforth will be of the same snowy coat. An, the Esqul- maux will have more difficulty in finding their prey after that. They'll see only the white of the snow and icebergs about them, and will think the bears have dis appeared in some miraculous manner
 Then the fairy bade goodby to the little orphans But before doing so she called upon another mother bear in nearby cave and begged her to take to her heart the motherless cubs whose plight was so sad The mother bear willingly made room for the cubs of her former good neighbor, the news of whose death was great blow to her. "Why, dear fnlGy, she said, holding her own cubs against her breast, Lit might have been my own fate, had not you come along as you did, for I was just about to go out to look for food, and was telling my little ones to remain snug indoors while l was away. Oh, what if l had gone and been killed, as my poor neighbor has been slaugh tered,
 Well" explained the fairy, you and
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then out of the house and down the street. He hailed a passing cab at the corner, got in and was driven quickly to the address given on the violinist's card.
 Almost an hour passed after Archle's leaving his own house before he returned there, bringing with him pale, sickly boy well wrapped In Archie's own warm overcoat and muffler. When the cab stopped at the gate Archie saw half dozen of his young guests at the par Tor window, looking out for him. lie assisted his little companion into the hall where his mother was receiving the arriving guests. Archie explained to her about the little fellow, and. with warm greeting, the good woman took the child's hands and led him into the par Tor, introducing him as the special guest of the evening" The poor boys face was aglow with pleasure. and. glancing across the room to where his father sat playing the violin. 2 look of great pride came into his eyes.
 '.Go speak to your father; he doesn't know you are here," said Archie's mother, whispering gently to the special guest. The little fellow obeyed, and when his father saw him tears gleamed in his eyes, and he could hardly finish the nut sicsl selection he was playing. But the tears were tears of joy, and as soon as he got the opportunity to call his son to his side he asked him how he was feel ing since coming to the party.
 "Oh, Papa, 1t has almost made Ile we'll" the little boy cried in delighted tones. And, just think, the nice boy who brought me here says l am to stop in this house till>I am well and strong again. He says he'll share his room with me- and also his clothes and books"
 "Oh, no, my child, that cannot be-" said the father. ''The boy is a fine fel- low, but his parents would never allow that"
 ''Yes they will, my good man." said a voice at the musicians elbow, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-06
ABOUT THE GLOVE.

Children, how many of you know where the elove comes from? It is the flower bud of an evergreen tree. When the flowers are in full bloom they are a brill liant red. The little ball at the top of the clove Is formed of the curled- up petals. At first the buds are n pale green, then they become red. As soon as they become this color they are ready for picking and drying. The trees from which cloves are obtained are natives Of the Moluccas, or Spice Islands. The trade in cloves once formed the basis for great fortunes in more than one nation. About the close of the eighteenth century the clove tree was transplanted in other countries than the Spice Islands, and now a great part of the commerce In cloves is carried on in Zanzibar. The word cloye comes from the French word cou, which means a nail. Doubtless the round, hard head caused it's name, as It somewhat resembles small nail.
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sician remained in his mind-the sad story of the musician's little boy who was so Ill and whose home was cheer less and poor. 'I can't enjoy this party tonight while I know that boy is sick and suffering from want of comfort, declared Archie to himself Every time I hear the music I shall think of the heavy heart of the musician who Is play ing for the price of medicine for his sick child. I"-
 Archie deliberately turned on his heel and went downstairs again. Entering the library, he questioned the musician, asking: "Is your son very, very i'll, sir, and cant he be out of bedT'
 "Oh, he isn't in bed," explained the man. Hes sitting up all the time. But he has very heavy cold, coughs all the time, and at times has feyer.'
 Gould he come here tonlght-in carriage, you know2 If you think he's able to do so, I'll go for him myself. should like to give him the pleasure. sir"
 The musicians were all very much sur prised, and laid down their instruments to take good look at Archie. The vio-
  piled to Archie: "Yes, I think 1t would do the little fellow good to come to your party; but I fear-there might not be room for him-he might be in the way "I'll attend to that," said Archie. em- phatically. "He will be a guest. just like the other children. and will be made to enjoy himself. If you will give me your address I shall go and fetch him." The musician was deeply touched, and grasped Archies hand, his eyes speaking his gratitude, for his heart was too full to allow his tongue to speak. Then. handing Archie his professional card con taining his address, he thanked him ear nestly for the promised treat to his ailing child.
 As Archie went through the hall to- wards bis own room he met the house maid. Maggie, tell mamma I've gone
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looking round the violinist saw Archie's mother standing there. ''Yes, I've just been up stairs assisting my own dear boy to dress, and we have talked it all over. Your dear little son is welcome here, to become member of our house. hold as long as he likes to stay, and with the attentions and comforts we can give him he will soon be well and strong again. Archie tells me he has no mother"
 No, his mother died when he was an infant, and I have had to depend on hired housekeepers to look after him. But you are too kind, Mrs. Strong. How can I ever thank you"
 ''The joy will be ours," declared Arch ies mother. Archie wants a little broth CT, and your boy shall occupy that place as long as you are willing to permit him to do so. And I shall be his new mother. And you are to come to him every day, or he is to go to you, for your close com panionship must not be interrupted"
 Just then Archie entered the parlor, crying out words of welcome to his many happy guests, the happiest of them all being "the special guaa."