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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Mr.. GLASS; interview was given out
~ Washington 1t will doubtless travel
through Virginia like a runaway
freight car loaded with dynamite. q"
Following upon the heels of Harry st.
George fuckers demand upon Cover
nor Mann to call an extra session of the
legislature to enact legalized primary
bill. its effects keeniy awaited. -Ex.
We have waited n few weeks Ia
see the effect Nothing, SO far,
but the cars has been demol.
ished. Even the report seems
lost forwant of an echo.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Hon. HARRY STGEoRGE TUCKER
thought he would score one, SO
he jumped into the papers with a
letter calling upon Governor
Mann TO call an extra session oI
the Legislature TO legalize the
primary. In this act Mr.. Tucker
showed he was as wild as when
he charged the Norfolk sub-com.
mittee with having something
before it that did not appear,
MIR. Tucker is getting ratified
III his matHrer years, and his re-
cent hasty indiscretiOns convince
the people they made no mistake
in turning him down for Cover,
nor. The press and people arr
now practically unanimous in
agreeing that Governor Mann
did the right thing not to call an
extra session. The Norfolk Led.
ger-Dispatch, well edited, was the
pioneer in behalf of an extra SEES
sion, but it now agrees the Gov
ernor is right.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

SLANDERERs and political as
sassins do not meet with much
encouragement even in hot cam.
paigns in Georgia. A gem Of
magnanimity was recently dis.
played by a newspaper there
antagonistic to Hoke Smith, and
1T is such "a pure specimen of fair
ness rarely found in political EN-.
tmles thatw reproduce it on our
first page.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
WE BOW THANKS.

The country week.-Mrs." as some peo-
pie are disposed to refer to the home
papers, are teeming with business and
offers of goods. The Country" week
ly is always source of news and
neighborhood information. and solid
editorial opinion. Richmond Journal.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

WE STOP u minute to compii-
ment the Colonial Beach Record
on it's enterprise in getting out
creditabIe editions when boat
schedules and bad weather put
them hard for paper and material.
That's push.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
Ends " inter's Troubles

To many. winter is season Of trouble The
frost bitten toes and fingers. chapped hands and
aps' ehilelains. cold sores. red and rough skins,
prove th's' But such troubles fly before Bucklcn :
Arnica Sa've- trial convinces. Greatest healer
OF hurns Boils. Piles. Cuts. Sores, &c sena and
Sprains Only 25c at all druggists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

To THE "0ysterman and Fish
erman' Though s'green gilled"
born on Ghineoteague and
adopted in Hampton you are
still read all over.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
LETTERS TO TAETA CLAUS.

DEAR SANTA am little boy folr
years old. ] want you 70 please ecnle
TO see me Cl ris;mas. aud bring me lots
of nice things 5. would like a hobby
horse. air rife. n supple Jack ard some
goodies. | will try to be real good IN
til Christmas Eve. Your little boy,
GIENDoN EARL HoFFMAr;,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

The West Point Weekly News
last week came out with an eight
page supplement, boosted by its
Chamber of Commerce. That's
spirit.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
OF the County of Lancaster, on the
50th day of November, 1910.
william Ia. Messick, Plaintiff,
against
L. M. Irving and Orah III.
Bussells, adults and non-resi-
dents Mary ]. Irving and
ADELAIDE 1. Messick, residents.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

ard Just as good as can be. want you
to please bring me "a doll. a little car
rage, big wagon, pair of shoes. dress.
ring. some candy, cakes, apples, nuts,
ranges and anything that's nice. [
hope it won't rain or snow-goodbye.
From fond little girl,
RUBY KETNoR.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Now that DR.. Wiley is counting.
and busy to be wed, the oyster
season may pick up.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:-I am a little
girl three years old. and want you to
bring me big doll, little doll, piano.
cakes, candies, nuts and anything you
choose to bring me. | will sure be a
good girl. Don't forget to come.
Yours truly,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
Lynhams. Va.

DEAR SANTA CLAUs:-I am little
boy one year old. and quite big fell
low too. want you to bring me 4
PAIR of shoes, coat, a rubber dog, cakes.
candy, oranges and a pair of stockings.
l will be good boy. Bye, bye Santa,
JESSE j. p DIE,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA CLAUSE want an air
rifle, a set of tools, boSt, some candy,
some apples and some peanuts Good
bye. From your little boy,
WILEY MCDANIEL.
Iruinrfrr, w,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
irvingion. Va.

DEAR SANTA CLAUs:-I wonder If
you can find in your pack doll with a
Kid body, red table, dollbaby carri4g e
and piano. i hope you will not tliIS
L want too much-g goodbye. Your little
friend, ELLEN DOUGLAS OLIVER,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dearest Santa Claus:-I am 80 glad
to think that the time is near here for
you to visit my home again. | want
you to please bring me big doll, big
cook stove, dollbaby's bed, a wagon.
PAIR OF shoes, dress, pair of gloves,
some candy, cakes, apples, nuts and
oranges. / hope you won't think |
have asked for too much. Wishing
you a merry Christmas and happy
new year, good bye. From a loving
little girl. PEARL r. KErNoR
Molusk, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
spinning top, horn, little wagon and
all kinds OF good things for little boy
ten months old. GILLIAN LEWIS.
Rainswood, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dearest Santa Claus:-I am my
mothers little baby girl, years old
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
Monaskon. Va.

Dear Santa Claus:-As Christmas is
near l will tell you what want.
want q little steam engine with a
whistle, pound of shot and a knife
Please don't forget the goodies. will
be good boy if you will bring what /
want. NEVILLE GRAYSoN BALL,
DitchleV, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA CLAUS:- Please bring
me wagon, ball, nuts, can6ies, APP
Piles and tirecrackers. From
ALTON LEE DYKE,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:-Flease bring me
mouth organ, horn, little wagon,
candies, nuts and all good things you
can spare. / will try to be good little
boy. This is from - ,,.o,.is,- I.
EDWIN BARRAcK,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA CLAUSE will write
and tell you what want: A sleigh, a
pearl handle knife. candy, nuts, cakes,
oranges and firecracke From Your
little boy. EARL PrrTMAN. =
Irvington, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: Don't forget to
come to see me. am little boy just
seven years old. ] live on the road be
tween Rainswood and Marvin Grove.
want you TO bring me Teddy bear,
a dancing top, candy, cakes, apples,
oranges, nuts and package of fire.
crackers. will be good boy until
Xmas. am, your little boy.
LAWSON +. BRYANT,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:-I will write and
tell you what want you to bring me
Christmas. Bring me a sled, a sweat
er, a pair Of boots, some candy, nuts,
apples and lots of good things. will
try to be good little boy until you
come. Don't forget my little sister.
Your little boy. FAULcoNER HALE.
Whealtnn. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16
Regina. Va.

Dear Santa Claus:-I am a little boy
years odd and real good. Iwant you to
please bring me a big wagon, overcoat,
horn, some candy, cakes, apples, nuts
and oranges. Please don't forget my
little baby brother. Please don't for
get where live. From a good little
boy. WAsToN RANsoNE.
Molusk. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:-Will you please
bring us doll apiece that will shut her
eyes. a tea-set apiece, two toy stoves
and al! kinds of nice. good things to
eat. We are little twins six year old.
EDNA and GRACE CocKRELL,
Rainswood Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dearest Santa ClaUs:- Please don't
slight little me, as am very nice lit
tie boy. Please bring NE bank, horn,
little wagon and all the good things you
can spare. This is from little
RAYMOND J. WILLIAMS.
Reathsville, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA am a little girl six
years old, and | want you to bring me
wagon, tea set, doll, some candy. an
pies, oranges and nuts. will try 70
be good until Xmas. Please don't for
get my little sister. With love,
ALMIRA BEALE Chiffon.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa:- Please bring me a
sweater, a pair of boots, dollbaby,
a dollbaby's bed. some candy, nuts,
apples and other good things. 1 will
try to be good little girl until Christ
mas. Your little girl,
ANNIE GRAY HALE,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

MY DEAR SANTA:-I will write you a
letter to tell you what / want for
Christmas, Please bring me pair of
boots. No. 8. and a toy horse and bug
gy. l am good little boy, so please
don't forget me.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa Clsus:-I am little boy
SAX years old and l wan. you 10 bring
me a pound of shot, wagon, horn. a
knife, an automobile, story book,
some frecrackers. some nuts and candy.
will be good boy until Christmas.
From CECIL RAvENsCRoFT BALL,
Ditchley. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA CLAUSE would like
for you to bring me pair of boots, No.
o, and silver watch that will keep
good time and anything else you would
like to bring me. CLIFFORD JET,
Lynhams. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA CLAUSE want YOU to
bring me doll-carriage. dollbaby, some
candy, cakes. oranges, bananas and
apples. Please come to see me, for
am your little girl-will be six years
old Christmas, and will be good girl.
bye bye. From your little girl
~, BABY-NET OLIVER,
Millenbeck, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

Dear Santa claus am Papa $ and
Mothers little man just 6 years old !
want you to please bring me horn,
merry go-round, horse, blue suit of
clothes, some candy, cakes, apples,
nuts, oranges and bali hope you
won't forget my little baby brother.
| hope it will be good night. From
your little boy, CURTIS RANsoNE.
Molusk. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR OLD SANTA:-As Christmas is
drawing near, l will write you a few
lines to let you knew what would like
you to bring me. Please bring doll
baby, a carriage to ride her in and a
first reader. Please don't forget your
little girl. ALICE JETr
Lynhams, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

My DEAR SANTA CLAus:-PIease
bring me doll, piano. pair Of
gloves, some candy, nuts and oranges.
Your little girl,
IRMA +. PADGETT,
Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-12-16

DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-I am a little
boy FIVE years old. / want you to
bring me pair of boots, red sweat
er, little train, firecrackers, Roman
candles, candy, oranges, apples and
nuts will be good boy until Christ
mas Mama's pet,
LESTER PITTMAN.
Regina Uo
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

SCHEDULE EFFEOTIVE JUNE 30.
n. B. These schedule figures show
the time that trains may be expected to
arrive and depart. but the times stated
sre not guaranteed.
DEPARTURES FROM LEXINGTON.
NORTHBOUND.
10:18 A. M.-No. 8, daily for Columbia
and intermediate points connecting
at Columbia for Spartanburg and
Asheville. Parlor cafe car Colum-
bia to Asheville. Arrive Colum.
bia 1850 q. M, Spartanburg 5:15
p.m., Ashevllle 9:l5 p. m.
1856 P. M.-No. 13O, daily for Colum-
bia. Washington and the East also
connects at Columbia for Ashe-
vile. Through Pullman sleeping
car to New York. Pullman sleep
ing car Columbia to Asheville. Ar
rive Columbia 1880 p. M. Wash
ington 10:40 q. M, New York
500 p. m.
sOUTHBOUND.
7a8 \. M.-No. 129. daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 1910 a. LII. Pullman car.
S:44 P. M.-No. Z, daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 8:S5 p. IN.
Summer excursion tickets now on
sale. For further information cali on
ticket agents, or
3. H. Coapmmn. Washington, D. c.,
81. F. Cary, G. P. A., Washington,
D. G. J. L. Meek, A. G. P. A
Atlanta, Ga. Alex. II. Acker. 7. P. A
Augusta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
Notice, Bridge Builders.
SUPERVISORS OFFICE,

SUPERVISORS OFFICE,
LEXINGTON, s. C.,May 3, 1910.
The Legislature of South Carolina.
at its last session having authorized
the Supervisor and County Commits
airpers of Lexington county, S. c., to
contract for and have erected Il free
bridge over Saluda river, at Wyse's
Ferry, with the necessary approaches
and embankments, &c., at a cost not
to exceed Twelve Thousand l2,C00)
D>llars; and having authorized the
Supervisor to borrow funds on the
promisory notes of Lexington county,
TO Pay for the same,
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will receive sealed bids for
the erection of a areel Bridge over
said river, at said point until the 21at
day Of May: 1910, At which tirlo said
bids will be opened and considered by
the County Board of Commissioners
for Lexington county. Bidders may
see plans and specifications on file in
this Office.
L. J. LANGFORD. Supervisor.
JAMES CAUGHMAN,
s. RUFUS SMITH,
County Commissioners.
Apri!3, 19ie-td
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
WINTHROP COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop COL
lege and for the admission of new stu
dents will be held Al the County Court
House OH Friday, July I, at 8 a. m.
Applicants must be not less thad fifteen
years Of age When Scholarships are
yacant after July they will be award
ed TO those making the highest average
at this examination, provided they
meet the conditions governing the
award. Applicants for scholarships
should write to President johnson be-
fore the examination for Scholarship
examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth siC0 and free
tuition.
The next session will open Sept. u,
1910. For further information and
catalogue, address
3Hres. d. B. JOHNSON,
I'd Rock Hill, s. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
SgAFR OF ONO, CITY oE TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS COUNTY.

LuOAS COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney 8 Co.,, doing business in the
city Of Toledo. County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case Of Oatarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9Th day Of Decem-
ber. A. D., 1885.
(Signei) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internal
", and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of tho system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY 8 CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
six Things For The Hozse-
keeper 70 Do This Eo1th

~ Arrange for the disposal of waste
water used In the kitchen. See to it
that neither water nor decaying food
Is emptied upon the ground about the
back premises.
(2) Use lime aud whitewash freely.
Old fences and outbuildings will be
greatly improved with the fresh cover
ing.
81 Stain all bare floors. Floor stain
10 inexpensive and durable.
"a Insist that screens be put up to
the doors and windows-the whole
house should be screened; the kitchen
and dlning-room must be.
(5) Freshen the old plastered walls
with coat of kalsomine or alabastine.
Either material comes in variety Of
colors and may be easily applied.
(6) Look after the health Of the teeth
ing baby. Most Of the disagreeable
and dangerous symptoms attributed to
teething are due to indigestion caused
by bad feeding.-arrs. F. l. Stevens,
in Raleigh (E. c. Progressive Farmer
and Gazette.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
Notice, Final Discharge.

This is t, rotifS all i,ers 'ns that 1
will Apply to George >. Drafts. Ed,
Judge Of Prob 'tc foS Lexington conn,y,
s. c., on the 9itl day June, 1910, for q
final discharge IS Executor Of !he estate
Of 4. J. Clark,
J. p. CLARKE.
II " II, l9I0.-ll Executor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18

G. F. LEAPHART,
Treasurer, Town Of Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
What Everybody Wants

Everybody desires good health which
Is impossible unless the kidneys are
sound and healthy. Foley's Kidney
Remedy should be taken at the irstin-
dication Of any irregularity, and a
serious illness may be averted. Foley's
Kidney Remedy will restore your kid
neys and bladder to their normal state
and activity. All Druggists Of Lexing-
ton-Henry Drug Store Chapin s. O..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18

D. Barra, lineman employed by the
Bell Telephone company. is behind the
bars in Columbia on charge Of abduc-
tion. John McGinnis, we'll known
resident OF that city, alleges that Barra
abducted Miss Ruby McGinnis. his
daughter, about six months ago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
Sewing Aachines.

The Champion New Home, New
Acme and other new improved
drop head machines; nicely finish
ed in oak; easy running and per-
feet sewing; fully guaranteed; for
sale at factory prices for cash, or on
easy payments, ut The Bazaar.
- Rice B. Harman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18

II you have not started to war on
mo .quitoes and flies it is lat,, but not
too late to start now, that is not too
lat. unless your family and neighbors
have suffered already.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18

There is more JOY in 3 printing Of
foe over one sinner that pays in ad-
vance and abuses the editor on every
possible occasion than there is over
ninety nine who borro " the paper and
sing its praises, without contributing
cent to keep it out Of the poor house.
Exchange.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
The Home and Farm.

The time for securing the Home and
Farm, the South's leading farm paper,
for the small sum of 25c, in connec-
tion with The Dispatch expires ON the
31st of May, after which date the
price will be 50c. Better send in re-
newals now.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18

Foley Kidney Pills contain in coz
centrated form Ingredients Of establish
ed therapeutic value for the relief and
cure Of all kidney aud bladder ailments
All Druggists of Lexington--Henry Drug
Store Chaplin 8. O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18

Poles, lines, bobs, gigs, hooks, and
everything in the fishing tackle line
at right prices, at The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-18
The wise boss is open to suggestions,
but he resents complaints.

Credit is good thing to have but a
poor thing to use.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-09

him down win blow. Ills only
chance was TO blind me entirely and
then beat me down when / couldn't
see 10 block or get away. And even
then ! might have been able TO stick
Il out.
My eyes were nearly closed when !
came up for the eighth round. I went
after FitzSimmons steadily. Fitz stood
mp straight and tried with his left for
my chin. ! duckcd under the blow and
sent my right TO his body. ! could feel
the ribs bend. Il was a hard punch.
FitZ hooked me on the face. and I
leaned in with another body punch
Then we fought hard for minute
could feel that Fitz was growing weak
CT. His blows didn't hurt. and he
seemed to be firing The right time
had come at last / stepped in and
swung my left for the pit OF his stom-
ach The glove landed a little to one
side, striking just at the edge Of the
right ribs and driving them in. Fitz-
simmons Strengthened up and stood
perfectly still for a moment. l knew
the blow had paralyzed his legs and
he couldn't move. You've got me.
Jeff.'' he gasped. and just at the same
instant ] started the finishing blow for
his jaw. ] landed both hands before
he fell. Fltz went down hard. and
Referee Eddie Graney counted him
out. Fitz was trying 70 get up and
managed 10 rise 70 his feet Just after
the end Of the count. He walked to
one side Of the ring and raised his
hand. "The best man won." said Fitz-
simmons. ~ am satisfied. I'll never
fight again.
You're the most dangerous man
alive" told him. "and consider my
self lucky 10 have won when did"
That fight with Fitzsimmons was
one OF the hardest I ever had in my
life. / don't think money would pay
me 10 stand up and deliberately take
the beating / got from him before 1
landed the knockout. Every bone in
my nose was broken and driven in.
My nose was fat with my cheeks. II
was lot OF trouble TO have that fixed
up again. The doctors took eight
stitches above my right eye and eight
more over my right cheek bone.
The cut over my left eye took seven
OF eight stitches. Every tooth In my
head was loose. For two days after
the tight / couldn't eat. couldn't
move my Jaw, and thought 1t was
surely broken. One OF my ears was
In bad shape
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-09

head, and my nose was blecG.ng Dad
tie.
! had found out something too The
new ring platform was too lightly
built. Fitzsimmons could skip about
on IL Ike Frisco flea, but whenever
moved quickly the boards ben, under
me. Ii was like trying 20 dance
around on q springboard. IL made my
footing uncertain and awkward aud
took away half my speed.
In my crouching position the give"
OF the ring platform affected my foot
ing so much that I tried standing
straight up. Fi,zsimmons mixed il
with me, and we both got in some stin
punches. The way the old fellow could
hit was a wonder. He was hammer
ing my face in. The blows were as
heavy as any ever felt. The lar
didn't daze me. but had never been
so cut and bruised in a fight before
Fitzsimmons was a wonderful fighting
boxer.
Along in the fifth round | managed
TO get over a left hook that cut Bob
later he stepped in with a terrible
right that landed squarely on my left
eye and nearly Knocked my head of
The blow opened a big cash along my
eyebrow. l was in pretty bad shape
for champion nOw-all cut 10 pieces
and my eyes closing When / went
back 10 my corner Billy Delaney was
mighty anxious "JiIu " no said s-o,,
have got 20 get him before your eyes
close. Go after him"
crouched as / came from my cor
ner that time and went at Fitzsim-
mons with a rush. He skipped out OF
my way and laughed as he moved
around. / kept turning to face hiu
Ike a bull in a bull ring, and every
time he seemed within reach l rushed
him again. Once l cOrnered him on
the ropes. but he slipped away, and as
he went by me he landed couple Of
hooks that made the blood run again
I couldn't get him. lie surely was a
slippery fellow.
You've got 20 do 1t soon," said De
laney again.
With my cuts all closed up and the
blood washed OF / went out after Bob
again as hard as / could go. All OF
my injuries were on the surface. In
side was as sound and fresh as ever
1 wouldn't think any worse OF Fitzsim-
mons II he had shown encouragement
about this time. He had beaten me
enough 20 knock out any ordinary man