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IN ROUND FIFTEEN BATTLE WAS 0-NE-SIDED ALMOST FROM START. Jeffries Failed to "Come Back" and Was an "Esay Mark" For Burly Stevedore. John Arthur Johnson, colored. champion heavy-weight boxer of the world, successfully defended his title against his chief challenger, James J., Jeffries, white. on Monday, by a knockout blow delivered in the 15th round before 21.000 spectators in a temporary arena at Reno, Nevada. This was the most notable prize fight in the history of the squared and: padded circle. Johnson and Jeffries probably outclass all fighters who had preceded them; the racial issue intensified the interest felt in their encounter: the purse, $121.000. and: the moving picture fees. upwards of S225.000, were the largest in the his tory of the fight game, and the gate receipts. more than a quarter of a mil lion dollars. far exceeded all previous: records for such a spectacle. Jeffries was counted out as he hung! over the ropes. going down three. times. His seconds began crowding: into the ring before the time-keeper could count ten. Who Can Beat Johnson? With Johnson the one undisputed world's champion, the next question is who will wrest it from him. Ring followers agree that no man now in the game measures up to the job. Very little attention is paid to Sam Lang ford's challenge and the black cham-i pion himself regards it as a joke. He said last i,ight he would disregard al challenge from that source, so 3ppar - ently it means a wait for an ungnown. nimense Gate Receipts. No one knows just how many peo ple saw the big fight or what the gate receipts were. No turnstiles were used and the tickets were on sale in so many places that only ap proximate figures can be given. The lowest estimate of the gate money is $230.000 and the highest $270.000. Biggest Crowd Ever Saw Fight. Guessers among the promoter's staff .place the attendance at from 18.000 to 20.000. At all events, it was the biggest crowd that ever saw a p)rize fight and the rates were so far ahead, of any other engag,ement that a new record is set for gate receipts. Inall the fight talk the dissectionF of yesterday afternoon's event, one thing stands out sharply-there is no more mention of Johnson's yellow: streak, the thting that has been writ ten and talked about ever since lie came into ring lprominence. The ex perts who sat at the ring side agree: in saying that not once did he give any indication of fear. His nervous ness in the first round was apparent., but no one who watched him in that* period of the fight could fairly attrib ute it to anything else than natural nervousness-a kind or stage fright.' He was not afraid of the big man who faced him from the other corner, but rather afraid from the knowledge that his all was at stake. His statement given out at his quar-: ters last evening had been well thought out. but his remarks as he stepped back to his corner, after JTef fries had. been battered down were spontaneous and show his state of. mind when the heat of battle was still on him. What Johnson Said. As his friends and the newspaper men crowded about him while he lay~ back in the hands of his seconds he said: "Jeifries never could hit me. He could not p)enetrate my defense. I have 'always known this and he has just found it out. When he crouched: I made him straighten up and then I picked him to pieces. I used every thing there is in pugilism on Jeffries and. he could not stand the strain." Jeffries People Silent. Jeffries p)eople had little to say. They were too sorely hurt and disap pointed. Jim Corbett, who was Jef fries' chief adviser, said last night while the day was being talked over. at Jeffries' camp: "It was simply the, ld story of the pitcher and the well' nce too often. It has happened to* whole lot of us and that it must hap-' en to Jeifries was just as sure as, ate. Where Jeffries Failed. "Jeifries did not box often enough.: e all knew him to he in great shape sofar as running miles on the road as concerned, but he did not spar nough for any of us to guess how e would show up on the firing line. As soon as he had boxed two rounds today I knew he had nothing. He was all right enough in spots where he did not need to be good. but the muscles used mostly in actual fightig because of lack of Practice dluring the training failed to resp)ond when called upon. Should Have Boxed More. "The big fellow thought himself ight and he must have been or he ouid not feel as well as re does after ter in aMathon race than il di in a prize fight. it was only his cour age and his condition that kept him there so long. Head and Heart Right; Feet and Hands Wrong. "Jeffries' head and his heart were right, but his hands and feet were not. Early in the fight I noticed him fail on some of the stunts he used to perform so well and right then and there I knew he did not have a chance.' True to his character, the vanquish ed fighter remained hidden from the gaze of chance visitors. At the resort where the new cham.. pion prepared for his great fight there was little to indicate that he had ever been there. Both Got Portunes. Jack Johnson was $120,600 richer, when Jim Jeffries went down for the last time in yesterday's fight. He took 60 per cent. of the $101.000 purse, which amounts to $60,600. he got a bonus of $10,000 and he sold his pic ture interests for $50,000. Jeffries took a fortune out of the de feat at Johnson's hands. He received 40 per cent of the purse, amounting to $40.400, got the bonus of $10.000;, and sold his picture interests for $66,600, making his total $117,000. The owners of the picture films are calculating on a $1,000,000 profit. Big Fight Stirs aces to Battle. Johnson's victory over Jeffries was the signal for incipient race conflicts in many cities, both North and South. Prompt action by the police went a long way toward preventing anything. more serious than broken heads and bloody faces. In Atlanta the officers were forced to drive the crowds away from an over hilarious negro. In Fort Worth a fight between two negresses and a white woman was the attraction. Roanoke presented the most ex tensive array of casualties, with siv negroes battered upand one white m. mortally wounded. In Houston a negro's throat was cut by a man who did not like the black's exuberance. Pittsburg. New York and Phila0el phia police all had their troubles,: while in Washington half a dozen small riots were caused by the fight. All in all, the p)olice of the cities. where feeling over the fight was highest, had a rather busy day of it. Baltimore offices made the high rec ord for the day, arresting 70 negroes. and negresses. Det(Aives Guaird Johnson. Ogden. Utah, July 5.-J-.ack Johnson was greeted by thouxsands of persons tonight when the train to which his p)rivate car is attached pulled into Ogden. .Johnson appeared on the plat-: forrn and said: "Well, people. I turned the trick and I'm going to Chicago. to my old mammy. I went *out determined to turn the trick and I had no trouble in doing it." After shaking hands with a few friends Johnson returned to the car' seated himself next to an open win dow beside his wife. Three young roughs walked to the open car window, and, applying a vile epithet to Johnson in the presence of his wife, dared him to come to the* platform. .Johnson started to his feet. but one of his companions drew him do-wn again. The rowdies rushed to, the rear' platformn. where one of them' met with a kic:k from the Qot of one, of .Johnson's trainers and a mouthful of tobacco .inice in the eyes. Officers rushed up and forced the crowd back. The doors of the car were locked and the conductor waved the engineer: to pull out. Several threats of shoot ig were made by the rough crowd that had gathered about the car, but: no weapon was displayed. In speaking of the fight Johnson said that in the first few rounds when he pushed Jeffries back several times he felt that he was the master of the; situation. Th crisis of the fight was reached in the sixth, said the negro. In this round he landed an effective stomach punch, followed by a blow to: the jaw. Hie said that hie knew then that Jeffries was at his mercy. As a result of the experience at the Union station tonight the railroad of ficers p)laced two detectives on the train to accompany the negro to Omaha. Johnson intends going direct to New York. where he opens his thea trical engagement Monday evening. To Fight to Suppress Prize Fight Ple. - tures. Boston, Mass., July 5.--William S. Shaw, general secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, tonight announced the beginning of a cam-* paign against the exhibition of the prize fight pictures. Ma~y b)e Barred Fronm Washingrton. Washington. JIuly 5.-Moving pic tures of the Jeffries-Johnson fight may' be barred from the District of Colunm bia. Police Chief Sylvester has an nounced that he will do his utmost to p)revent the films from being shown here. He fears a repetition of the race riots which too1r n1la on the ATlanta ht i rte. Atlanta. Ga.. July 5.-The Jeffries Johnson prize fight pictures will be barred from Atlanta. This announce ment was made tonight by Mayor Maddox. Tomorrow an ordinance pro hibitiong the presenta-tion of moving pictures of prize fights v.ill be intro duced by city council. and it is ex pected to have little oiposition. -aiin !Em in Texas. Austin. Tex.. July 5.-Among the first propositions Gov. Campbell will submit to the Texas legislature when it convenes in special session, July 19. will be a bill prohibitiong the exhibi tion of moving pictures of the Jeffries Johnson fight at Reno. The governor fears such exhibtions would stir up race feelings and result in bloodshed. The special sesison was called two weeks ago to consider the proposed amending or repeal of what is known as the State fire rating board law. Strona Effort in Baltimore. Baltimore, Md., July 5.-Backed by the authority of the boara of police, commissioners, Marshal Farnan will request Mayor Mahool to prohibit the proposed exhibition in Baltimore of the moving pictures of the .leffries Johnson fight. The mayor says that with formal complaint before him he will stop the fight pictures. Barred From Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio, July 5.-Mayor Schwab said today he will not allow the Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures to be shown in this city. He declared the pictures would promote race hatred and for that reason he would bar them. Can't Bar Pictures. New York, July 5.-Mayor Gaynor said today that the Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures could be shown here so far as he was concerned. He had no more right to stop the pictures. he said, than to stop the publication of the fight. THE APPALACHIAN EXPOSITION. Knoxville September and October. Special Rates Over the Railroads. Large Attendance. Knoxville, Tenn., -For the Appalachian exposition, to be held in Knoxville September 12 to October 12, the railroads of the Southeastern territory have granted extremely low rates which ensure the success of the enterprise, making possible the at tendance off thousands. The exposi tion being especially designed for the States of the Appalachian region, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor gia, Alabama and Kentucky, there is sure to be a large patronage of the coach excursions to be run on Tues days and Thursdays during the ex position period for which the rate will be approximately one cent per mile traveled. Tickets sold for these excursions will be good only in coaches. Tickets at approximately 1 1-2 cents per mile traveled will be on sale during the exposition. These will be good in Pullman sleepers and will allow a 10 days' stay in Knox ville. Some of the rates for the coach excursions will be: Washington $10.75, Richmond, .$9.45, Norfolk $11.05, Memphis $8.70, Cincinnati 6.40. Atlanta $3.80, New Orleans; $12.43, Jacksonville $11.20, St. Louis 12.55, Augusta 87.20. Charleston $0.80, Chattanooga $2.22, Bristol 82.62. Nashville $4.36. It is expected that at least 350, 000 persons will visit the exposition. One of its niost enthusiastic boom ers is Passenger Traffic Manager S. H. Hardwick of the Southern Rail way company, which has several lines converging at Knoxville. The: Southern is very much interested in the success of the exposition, as has been its uniform policy with such en terprises in the South, and is co operating with its management to the fullest' extent. A FIGH T A T 3ItLLINS, Hon. James Norton Attacked by Edi tor and Former MIayor. Mullins, July 2.-The Hon. James Norton was assulted this afternoon by J. L. Platt, editor of the Mullins En terprise. The assault presumably was due to the recent criticisms by the Mullins Messenger, with which Mr. Norton is connected, of the condition of the town's government and finances while Platt was mayor. Mr. Norton was slightly bruised and offered no resistance, being now sixty-seven years old, and having been severely wounded while in the Confederate army. Mr. Norton's son, W. -F. Nor ton, came up about this time, and hay *ing no physical disabilities, consider-; ably disfigured Mr. Platt. No perma nent damage was done, and things are: quiet at present. "That horrid cat!" "What's the matter,. girl?" "Oh, the cat went to sleep on my new hat, and I wore her down town! CHURCH DIRECTORY. * - ** Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Rev. Edw. Fulenwider, pastor Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 5 p. m. J. B. Hunter, superintendent. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, J. F. J. Caldwell, lay reader-Lay reading every Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. J. F. J. Caldwell. superintendent. Associate Reformed Presbyterian: Church (without a pastor). Pulpit sup plied at stated times. Sunday school at 9.45 a. m. E. C. Jones, superintend ent. Aveleigh Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. E. James, pastor-Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday school at. 5 p. m. Rev. J. E. James, cuperintend nt. Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, Rev. J. D. Shealy, pastor.-Preach-, ing every first, second and thrird Sun day at 11 a. i., and every first, third and fourth Sunday at 8 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. J. D. Kinard, superintendent. Preaching at Mollohon every second Sunday night at 8 o'clock and every fourth Sunday morning at 11. First Baptist Church of Newberry, Rev. G. A. Wright, pastor-Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 5 p. m. W. H. Hunt, super intendent. - West End Baptist church, Rev. J. R. Greene, pastor-Preaching every Sun day night at 8 o'clock and every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sun day school every Sunday at 10 a. m. S. Y. Jones, superintendent. IL Central Methodist Church, Rev. M. L. Banks, pastor-Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday school at C 5 p. m. Jas. F. Epting, superintend-! ent. O'Neall Street Methodist Church, Rev. W. C. Kelley, pastor--Preaching every first, 'second and fourth Sunday at 11 a. mn., and every second, third and, fourth Sunday at 8 p. m. Sunday* school 9.45. W. C. Bouknight, super intendent. Preaching at Mollohon every first Sunday night at 8 o'clock and every third Sunday morning at 11. Sunday: schooil at 9.45. F. H. Jones, superin tendent. Beth Eden Pastorate. Service at Colony on second and fourth Sundays at 11 a. mn. Sunday schol at 10 a. mn. T. J. Wicker, super-: intendent. Beth Eden, first Sunday 11 a. in., and third Sunday at 4 p. in. Sunday school on first Sunday 10 a. m., third Sunday 3 p. mn. J. C. Craps,: superintendent. St. James on third Sunday at 10.30 a. in.. and first Sun day 4 p. in. Sunday school every Sunday afternoon. Sidney J. Mayer, superintendent. Jas. D. Kinard, pastor. 'p Sav~ed at Death's Door. The door of death seemed ready to open for Murray W. Ayers, of Tran sit Bridge, N. Y., when his life was wonderfully saved. "I was in a dreadful condition," he writes, "my skin was almost yellow; -eyes sunk en; tongue coated; emaciated from losing 40 pounds, growing weaker daily. Virulent liver trouble pulling me down to death in spite of doc tors. Then 'that matchlass medicine Electric Bitters-cured me. I re gained the 40 pounds lost and now am well and strong." For all stom ach, liver and kidney troubles they're supreme. 50c. at W. E. Pel ham & Son's. TEACHER WANTED. There will be a meeting of th-e pat rons of Johnstone school at the A school house Friday, July 8, at 9 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of elect ing a teacher for another year. All applications should be sent to either of the undersigned. An experienced and first class teacher is desired. Sal ary will be reasonable for a good teacher. J. B. Halfacre, D. Q. Wilson,0 6-24-td Trustees. 13 When the stomach fails to perform its functions, th-e bowels become de ranged. the liver and the kidneys. congested causing numerous dis- a e-ises. The stomach and liver must:d be restored to a healthy conditiond and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv- t er Tablets can be depedned upon to 0 do it. Easy to take and most effec tive Sold by W E Peiham & Son. Poultry & Sto Pratt's C( Prevents and Cu Pratt's Calf Tonic Gi Pratt's Poultry Regi Healthy. Pratt's Animal Reg Stock. Pratt's Hog Cholera to Cure. Pratt's Hog Worm P Every package warrz price will be promp are not. Agen GILDER 8 Newberi "The Right I HE EXCHA Of Newb( Capital $50,000.00 Condensed from Report I June 30 oans and discounts $201,204.72 urniture and fixtures 3,800-00 verdrafts 1,128,-45 ash on hand in Banks 16,305-08 $222,438.25 An account with this Bank siness for yourself. We pa 4 >mpounded January and J Make an E H. L PARR, PRESIDENT. Our Money-s The Daily and Sunday Atlanta C [ws both mailed to your address fc be A tlanta Constitution represen n.'' It gives all the news from all n offering our readers this special it we are giving them an opportut per field at a price that all should ail all orders with money direct The Herald EWBERRY UNION STATION. .rival and Departure of Passenger Trains-Effective 12.01 A. M. Sunday January 2, 1910. Southern Railway. o. 15 for Greenville.. .. 8:51 a. m. a. 18 for Columbia. .10.58 a. m. . 11 for Grevile.. .. .2.48 p. m o. 16 for Columbia......8.59 p. m. C., N. & IL. Ballway. No. 22 for Columbia.. . .8.47 a. m. .52 for Greenville.. ..12.56 p. m. e. 53 for Columbia.. . .3.20 p. m. No. 21 for Laureins.. . .7.25 p. ni. *Does not run on Sunday. 'his time table shows the times which trains, may be expected to epart from this station, but their parture is not guaranteed and the me shown is sub,ject to change with ; notice. G. L Robinsonz, 8tationi Master. Ck Remedies >w Tonic res Milk Fever. ows Fine Calves. ilator Keeps Chickens ulator Good for All Specific Guaranteed owder Cures. Lnted satisfactory, and tly refunded if they cy at c WEEKS, -y, S. C. )rug Store." NGE BANK erry, S. C. Surplus $12,154.10 :o State Bank Examiner 1910. Capital paid in $50,ooo.oo Surplus (earned) 12,154.10 Dividends, unpaid 45-00 Cashier's Checks 77-45 Bills payable 50,000-00 Deposits 110,161.70 $222,438.25 may enable you to start in uly in Savings Department. arly Start M. L SPEARMAN, CASHIER aving Offer. onstitution and The Herald and r one year for $6.50 ts the "Best in Southern Journal over the world. rate for the two papers, we feel tty to obtain the best in the News accer>t. to our of fice. and News. WHEN YOU ARE READY TO BUILD :on't overlorok the fact that The Newberry Lumber Co., lumber deal rs, have facilities for furnishing all kinds of building material that ar unsurpassed. that they can give very close figures on all contracts, and that the stock is always kept up, insuring prompt deliveries and no delays and disappointments. NEWBERRY LUMBER CO. COLLEGE OF CH ARLESTON. 126th Year Begins September 30. Entrance examinations will be held at the county court house on Friday, July 1, at 9 a. m. All candidates for admission can compete in September for vacant Boyce scholarships, which pay $100 a year. One free tuition scholarship to each county of South Carolina. Board and furnished room In dormitory, $12. Tuition $40. For' catalogue address. Harrison Randolph, President. Mtaking Life Safer Everywhere life is being made more safe through the work of Dr. King's New Life Pills in constipation, bil liousness, dyspepsia, indigestion, liv er troubles, kidney diseases and bow el disorders. They're easy, but sure, and perfectly build up the health. 25:at W+ E. e P1hm & Son's.