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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-31
Will Take Up Best Man.

But 1 do say now, as ! intended that
the offer should first appear for accep-
lance, that when the time comes that
think one man stands out from all the
rest as having chance he will then be
asked to accept my offer. Today there
are number who seem to be POSSIBLE
ties. 1t is for them to get together In
the ring and show us which is the best
among them all.
And i want to impress strongly upon
all who may feel sincere desire and
who have the physical qualifications
that while they may not at this time be
directly under the spotlight they should
always remember that many of our
champions have won the crown although
they have entered the ring with SEEM
ingly only half a chance at best Odds
on fayorites have lost their honors ia
scores of fights. 1t IS well TO remember
these things.
And now a word to Jack Johnson. In
some quarters it has been made to APP
pear that 1 am personally antagonisuc
to him because he defeated Jeffries. VI
course I feel that natural dislike that
comes to every man against one VINO
ticks his friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-31
Promoter Tempts johnson.

They are gradually getting johnson
screwed up to q dght. however. AcIn.
tosh offered him $4,000 to fight three
men, the first contest to be with Tommy
Burns and within three months. I un-
derstand that this match between john
SON and Burns Is cinched- Joe Wood
man. 1panager Of Sam Langford. the Bcs-
ton tar baby, opened tho eyes Of the
johnson clique the other; day when he
1Continued on Third. Page3
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Yesterdays RESULTS
SCHEDULES.

SCHEDULES.
American League.
TODAY. TOMORROW.
Detroit at Chicago. Wash'n at st. Louis.
Cleveland at st. Louis. Boston at DetrDit.
Phila. ct Chicago.
New YORK at Cleve'd.
National League.
TO-DAY. TOMORROW.
Pitts'G at Cncinnetl. Boston at New York.
Chica4o 1t st. Louis
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Wants to See Jack Whipped.

I hope 1 have placed myself plain
ly on record as regards Johnson. Briefly.
1 want to see Johnson whipped. but with
me it's the supremacy of the white race
that wish to see again established, and
1 won't rest until I have done all that
can toward bringing about such a
happy and, to myself. satisfactory con-
clusion.
incidentally have an unknown under
cover who is a big, strong, dangerous
fellow, and / think him good candi-
date for championship honors. When 1
can see what he can do I will give his
name and more particulars to the public.
Those who have carefully read the
newspapers OF late, and hope all my
readers are regular subscribers" may
have noticed that Hugh Mcintosh. the
Australian promoter. publicly offered to
back my unknown against johnson for a
side bet Of at least 5000. the fight to be
not less than twenty rounds. Johnson
was personally notified Of this offer, and
what do you think he said in reply? Just
this: II, too, have an unknown to match
with your unknown."<sAs Sig Hart, erst.
while manager Of the champion. would
say: johnson is a great self-made man.
Got ali bis education hisSelf."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-31
Cautions Personal Care.

Ny advice to them all is to caution
personal care. Avoid all the pitfalls and
temptations which tend toward physi-
cal weakness. Stick fast TO careful
training, and let your matchmaking be
always toward the highest goal One
good. hard fight won is worth a dozen
victories over easy marks and il
frequently happens that a defeat after
a hard battle is the stepping stone
toward championship.
1t would not be a bad idea to read the
stories OF the lives and battles OF our
greatest fighters, and in this matter
may dfgress in order to say that IL has
always been a wonder to Inc why some
one has not prepared in book form such
a complete volume. 1t would be ready
seller and full Of interest.
While l have stated that j would be
willing to give my time and such ability
as l may possess and my experience To
any promising white fighter whom 1
may think may have the ability to win
back the championship from Johnson.
this must not be taken in too literal
sense. l could not be expected to take
a dozen or even six men under charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-31
TITLE ASP|RANTS !.
WRITE TO CORBETT
Former Champion Says He
Will Watch Men Carefully
-. and Pick the Best. /
GIVES THEM Benefit
OF HIS EXPERIENCE
Points Out What Makes a
Champion-Is Anxious to
See Johnson Beaten.
By James J. Corbett

Since l announced Immediately after
the Reno fight between Johnson and
Jenries, July 1, that IL would be one
aim OF my life TO find man who would
win back the championship and to see
that it was again the white mans bur-
den have received several hundred
letters from all parts Of the country
from young and even old aspirants for
the heavyweight pugilistic crown.
wish to take this opportunity to
say to the writer's of these letters and
to all others with like desires that
am deeply touched by the sentiment
which excited this correspondence.
While it is impossible for me, in the
height Of my summer vaudeville sea-
son, to make personal replies to all. [
have had each letter carefully filed
away and ordered from a newspaper
clipping bureau reports which will COW
er wide circuit in order that 1 may
keep fully posted upon the advance mace
by these men.
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Continued on Second PaEe.l
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National League.

TO-DAY.
Pitts'g at Cincinnati.
Chicago At st. LOUIS
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occasions a great pitcher gets his bumps
when 1t is least expected. Johnson was
hit harder by the Athletics yesterday than
he has been at any time this year. It
may be that the fact that he had an
inexperienced catcher handling his de-
livery worried him, for it was Henry's
first try at catching Johnson. and then
again that may have had nothing to do
with It. Every now and then one sees
some team wallop q pitching star, ap-
parently without reason. Only the other
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lcontinued on Third Pase9
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With Unglaub and Gessler averaging
| about 200 in batting it is really remark
able that the Nationals have done we'll
enough this season to be in sixth place.
This pair looked like the stick work
would fall on their shoulders, and had they
done anything like what. was expected of
them many a game that was lost would
have been won. But there was no way to
see ahead that both of these sluggers
were to have an off year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
GOOD OLD SUMMER.

When the frost is on the windows
and the kitchen pail is froze; when
the little icy needles come with
every breath that blows; when The
,chilblains make us sick and cold fee!
give us pain; its safe to bet we all
wish for summer days again. Fo.
while we swear and fume around in
summer clothes: it's an easy thing tc
cool off, as everybody knows. But it,
different in the winter, when the worll
is full of ice, and the weather is IT'S
Lard to beat as a loaded pair of dice
We may talk about our climate and
about our spring and fall, but tile
1 balnly days of summer are the days
that suit us all
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

An old miner, who had a dog of
which he was very fond, surprised
all his mates by marrying very un-
prepossessing pauper woman. He
had always been reckoned confirmed
hater of the other sex.
why did e go and get sp,iced,
at thy age?' one of his friends asked
him.
oh, that's not much of tale an
swered the old man stolidly. 4
agree WI ye at Betsey yonder is no
beauty. If she had been, I should
MT have we'd her. But that there
dog o mine, he was simply pinin'
for somebody to look after him while
l was away at the pit. I couldn't
bear to leave him in the house by
hisself, so 1 hit on the idea % marry
ing Betsy. She's not handsome,
but she's mighty good company for
the dog
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
A Child's Christmas Prayer

Dear Lord, be good to Santa Claus,
He's been SO good to me;
l never told him so, because
He is so hard to see
Dear Lord be good to him and good
To Mary Christmas, too
I'd like to tell them if I could,
The things I'm telling you.
Please keep his heart SO good and
kind
That he will always smile;
And tell him maybe we will find
And thank him after while.
Please keep him safe from harm and
keep
Quite near and guard him when
He's tired and lays him down to
lsleep
Dear Lord, please do! Amen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

The late o. o. Howard was so ear
nest in his religious efforts during
the civil war that all the men except
one teamster in his brigade became
converted. Going to his commander
one day the old teamster said:
Gen. Howard I'm lonesome. Eve
ry man in the camp has been con-
verted except me. I'd like mighty
we'll to be Christian, just to be in
with the other boys. l suppose it's
the right thing to do. too, but don't
see how can manage it,
why. my good man, 1 see no diff
hculty in the way of it, if you will
just surrender your own will and ask
for guidance said the general.
That's just it general. If I'm con-
verted, who in blazes is goin' to
drive them mules9'
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
KICKERS.

OF all the chronic kickers who
make the art trade the cranks who
kick the papers are the lowest on the
grade; they kick if you forget then,
in a notice of fight, and lift the very
ceiling if their names are not spelled
right; they kick because their paper
is silent on their fads, and kick lit.
tie harder when it has a run of ads i;
they, kick when dunned for mouey
and when at last they pay they leave
yoH with a blessing which takes your
bresth away.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

The following letter was actually
received by an implement company
in Omaha:
Bartonville, Wis,
March %, 1909
Mister Avery Company,
Dear Sir receiv de engin witch
i by from you alrite, but for why
don't send no pullie. What is
de use of de engin when she don't
have no pullie. 1 am loose to me my
kustomer sure ting by no having de
pullie and dat's not very pleasure to
me. Vat is de matter with you mis-
ter Avery companee, is not my mo-
neys SO good like onnoder mans {?
you loose me my trad un am ver=
anger for dat and now tells =
you loose TO me my trad, mia
ry companee, send to yo =,
wunce your engin tom
bekause you are sue
ness peoples.
YC
de pullie in der be
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

.Agreeably Welded To Miss Susanna
Harold Of Cascade Iowa On
Christmas Day

It's not we'll for man to dwell
alone, but it sometimes occurs from
necessity rather than from choice.
Not until the last few months has
Mr.. Bintner felt that he is no longer
young, and must, sooner or later,
become physically unable to follow
his inclinations. When THE great
country called for help to maintain
our free institious, Mr.. Bintner was
among the fret to respond and on
account of his fine stature, was al
ways found in the front rank.
Whether on dress parade or flank
ing an enemy he was in the fore.
For his valiant service the govern
ment gives him comfortable pen
sion. His life was spared from the
enemies bullets, which he seemed
to have lodged to perfection but
the darts of the little man, Cupid,
went direct to the spot and the
bleeding heart of this good man
met a sympathizing friend who also
became affected and that the two
hearts might be made whole, the
Great Healer wac called into their
confidence. So now they beatas one.
The Journal wishes Mr.. and Mrs.
Bintner long and happy life, away
from the turmoil and strife of this
busy world keeping in view the
golden sunset on to the per feet day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
None but the initiated know

curacy required in printing Office
The average reader who detects a
mis-spelled word or letter upsi lie
down feels that his mission on earth
has not been accomplished until lie
has called the attention of the poor
over-worked editor to the glaring de-
feet He does not notice the thous
ands of letters that are in place OF
the multitude of words that are cor
rectly spelled, but his eagle eye Is
glued on the one that is out of place
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

If the Journal were to snap up ali
the inducements held out it would
socn become a millionaire. If it ran
a paper according to the popular no.
tion it would be in the poor house
If it would publish all the items
that are sent to it, the editor wou!d
be in Jail half the time and in the
hospital the other half.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

One day a workman was killed in
stone quarry, and Michael, who
prided himself on never losing his
head was selected to carry the news
to the wife. After putting on
black suit and tie, he made'his way
to the shanty.
Good morning, ma'am. 'Tis
sad accident your husbands gold
watchsh has met with.
why, Pat niver had gold watch
said the wife.
Sure, an that's lucky, fur it 'ud
'av been smashed if he 'ad. Twenty
tons of rock just fell on him. said
Mike.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

If you visit the printing Office you
should bear in mind that it is as i'll
hammered to look at the proof shee:
or read the type, as it is to go into
your neighbours kitchen and look into
the pots to see what they are going lo
have for dinner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Henry Kroeger has finished
putting up his summer supply of
ice and now when his patrons want
frozen dainties he can supply them
with good ice as the quality is the
beat for years, it being clear and
firm to the bottom.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

The Misses Lola Hamler and
Edith O'Connell of Atlantic came
up Thursday morning and visited
until Friday noon with the formers
relatives, Mr.. aud Mrs. DIR. Newton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Miss Effie Williams came up from
Atlantic Friday to spend New Years
Day at the parental homes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Mr.. Vim. Ridgeiy brought skin
of :, large wolf to our office yester-
day,the sixth large one he has
killed with his trusty rTede. Mr..
4 -Ridgely y intends TO send the skin TO
Des Moines and have it tanned for
rug.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

At Christmas time large and
distinguished party was invited to
the boys house for dinner. Before
their arrival he was warned to keep
silent.
You must not speak until you are
asked a question: said his mother.
At dinner he was full OF curiosity
and animation, and listened to the
conversation of the guests, until the
fish course bad arrived when his pa.
tience could hold out no longer and
he cried to his mother:
Say, mamma, when are they 90
ing to start questioning me?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Hans met Adolph and noticed on
his shirt front an enormous diamond
Where did you get it?' Hans
asked.
My dear brudder Peter died and
in his will says: I direct that $1,000
be expended by my executor for a
suitable stone in my memory Well,
dis is the stone
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

The dance given in honor of Duff
Varney last Thursday night was
we'll attended and all report mer-
ny time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
SoNe Or The FARMER

The barn is chock full and the ap-
Piles are holed;
Tie harvest is DER and the crops
have been sold
I've nothing to worry me-little
to do;
Its the town folks who worry the
long winter through.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Miss Lillian Hunt left Sunday for
Des Moines where she goes to stu
dy music at the Drake University.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Extra Low Prices in millinery, 25
per cent to so per cent below mid
season prices. Ready trimmed hats
at $l.9S and less at the C nkliug
Millinery Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Miss Olga Larson returned last
Wednesday from Avoca where she
visited over Christmas with her pa
rents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

George McClain was business
caller in Audubon Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Six hundred sacks of Gold Medal
Flour. In and 10 sack lots at $1.5O
each. This sale is on for 10 days on
ly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Helen Dinsmore of Anita came
Friday to visit her friend, Gene
We've Wright.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

1910 Model

Enquiry at the Managers residence
(P. K. Jensen's) reveals the fact that
she has arrived, and is here to stay.
She is described as not being much
different in looks, from others, bnt
in perfect beauty and symmetry she
has no equal; her running gear is
about like other models and her car
buretor is one of the best; her mut-
tler is made with special design for
her first appearance and comfort for
those having her in charge; her
transmission is not only as durable
as any but is extra fine in quality of
material used; her differential drives
| equally on both sides but theimprove
ment made can better be told later
on; her rad iator is Of the latest de-
sign and intended to radiate equally
in all directions; her hood is espe-
cially constructed for her and will
appear better perhaps when in her
teens than at present. Her engine is
about 95-horse power with 10 cylin-
ders-her power is wonderful, her
exhaust and intake work with per-
feet freedom and her timer is adapted
to 1910 model.
She's a girl born Tuesday, January
4, 1910.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Galen Cotton returned Monday to
Grinnell to resume his studies in
the College at that place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

VIM. Petersen and Nels Hansen
left Monday for school at Ames, la
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Howard Herrick was a sou.h
bound passenger Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Miss Anna cotton of Des Moines
is here visiting her brothers, Fred
and Ed Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Miss Vance and little sister Anna
returned from their visit at Minden
last Thursday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
If we didn't have to question

If we didn't have to question
Anything about the price
We should welcome each suggestion
That would promise something
nice.
We of life should be much fonder
Beyond doubt if things were SO
That we should not have to ponder
How to keep expenses low.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

James Rendleman left Monday to
resume his school work at Grinnell
College.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Extra Low Prices in millinery, 25
per cent to SO per cent below mid
season prices. Ready trimmed hate
at $l.9S and less at the Conkling
Millinery Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

On one occasion as Henry Ward
Beecher was in the midst of an i'm
passioned speech some one Interrupt
ted him by growing like a cock. The
speaker stopped, listened till the
growing ceased, and then with look
of surprise pulled out his watch.
Morning already. My watch is
only at ten. But the instincts of the
lower animals are infallible and there
can be no mistake he SAID.
The lower ANIMAL in the gallery
collapsed amidst a roar of laughter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Mr.. John Turner fell on the icy
pavement in front of the First Ma
tional Bank Monday and dislocated
his shoulder; All synpathize with
Mr.. Turner in his affliction as it is
doubly hard tor him on account of
his age and having no one about
his house to help care for him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Owen Ide of Brayton was busi-
ness visitor here Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
) Sense and Nonsense 5;
) From Our Exchanges I,

In Japan sewing on buttons is not
wifely duty. They have no but
tons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

The Masquerade Ball given by the
Peerless Orchestra New Years Eve
vac success financially, a large
crowd being present. Everyone
reports good time. There were
four prizes awarded, Jack Coe and
Martha Davis received the prize for
the best costumed, and Andrew
Jensen and Mira. Louie Moore for
being the most comically coatumed
couple.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Twenty per cent reduction or
mems and boys overcoats.
f.. d. Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Twenty per cent reduction on
mems and boys overcoats.
E. d. Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Six hundred sacks of Gold Medal
Flour. In and 10 sack lots at $3.50
each. This sale is on for 10 days on
ly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

w. F. Hopley went to Atlantic
Saturday evening and visited over
Sunday with his wife who is visit
ing relatives there.
The Misses Grace Hocamp and
Clara Tfbben visited over Sunday
with the latter's uncle, Thauiel Benz
ton of Audubon Township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

A naughty young warrior Sioux
An Indian maiden did wioux;
With manner quite grand
He asked for her b and
But softly she answered 'Skiddoux.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Chris Hansen and daughter
visited the last of last week with her
daughter, Mrs. Jim Hicks returning
home Sunday.
Miss Stella Jones, who has been
visiting with her brother, Roy
Jones for the past week, returned to
her home at Casey Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Jones your daughter just
called me 'nosey old gossip
Is that SO? 1 shall tend to her
at once. I've told her over and over
again not to speak the truth when
it's liable to hurt peoples feelings.
A few days before Christmas lit
tie boy came home from a visit to
his cousin.
Mother, do you know that Freddy
is an in6del? he said.
An inidel! How an infdel, my
son. she asked.
He doesn't believe in Santa Claus
was the shocked reply.
What is an angel, Mother asked
little Dick.
why, dear, it is beautiful lady
with wings, who flies. But why do
you ask?'
Because I heard Father call my
governess an angel replied the lit
tie boy.
Oh said the mother. We'll,
dear, you watch her and you will
see her fly tomorrow
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

1t doesn't seem like Christmas time
without little snow
1t doesn't seem like Christmas time
without some mistletoe
1t does't seem like Christmas time
without lot of bills,
And lots of cake and stomach. ache
and forty kinds of pills.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

well, Pat, what brought you here
AGAIN.? asked the magistrate.
Two policemen, sor.'
Drunk, I suppose
Yes, sor; both iv them
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06

Johnny, your face is dirty again
this morning, what would you say if
l came to school every day with a
dirty face?' exclaimed the teacher.
Why answered Johnny, It'd
be too polite to say anything
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
Though some may make table dance
By methods dsrkly shown,
Give me instead the magic art
That makes table groan.

Hello, Bill. How goes it these
days?
oh, I'm very busy
You don't say?'
Yes. everytime I'm at leisure I
have something to do
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-01-06
We QUere fortunate

In securing limited number of the Patent Tension
Steel Shears fully nickeled, and will present one to
each subscriber OF the Journal who pays his her
subscription to date and ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE Or
to new subscribers who pay ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE